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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-17

quilted Zenana Robe of light blue Is trimmed
with bands OF white silk heavily embroidered I'm
blue vatican plait gives grace to this lovely
gown ana blue grdle confines 1t at the waist line
The newest Sapphire Corset has a full bust effect
ana is daintily trimmed with applique and edged
with narrow fril Of valenciennes lace
The prettiest Corset imaginable is a pink moire
ribbon model Of the Lily Of France SHRED rib.
bon elastics are attached to the corset which ia
choice example Of the handiwork of the most ia.
nous corsetiere in Paris.
Corset OF blue and white brocade ribbon has
the new fulled bust OF pulled silk which ties In a
huge soft bow. The decorst lions of other lovely
corsets are embroidered flowers in SPRAYS ana
lunches, pink May blossoms and French daisies
being the most popular. Perhaps the most stun
ming corset on exhibition is a blue one made OF
blue silk ribbon crossed in lattice effect
Charmingly quaint bonnets for little girls are
shown with soft silk crowns and friled elk brims
edged with narrow ruches of liberty silk Nodding
ostrich tips curl bewitchingly over the brm and
the effect is as Jaunty possible. One charming
bonnet whose daintiness bespeaks its Partisan
origin Is OF white silk. with bewildering frills
about the face. while in the midst Of the soft
ruehes nestles cluster OF sweet pink Three
ostrich tips add UNNECESSARILY to the style OF this
exquisite bonnet. Bonnets OF white silk, blue and
PINK and pretty brown ones lavishly trimmed
with soft laces and fluffy feathers and from
immense variety may be selected one which would
be becoming to any childish face. and a certain
smartness is assured by the distinction in style
given by the deft fingers of the French milliners.
A white willow bassinet is prettily lined with
blue silk, while dainty ruffies of point d'esprt
finish the edge of the basket. The canopy OF
d'esprit topped with huge bows of blue satin rib
bon Is lined with blue silk curtains which fall
airly to the floor. A more exquisite nest for a
little newcomer cannot be conceived.
Afgans of silk, white and pink, are softly wad-
ded and lined with silk and are trimmed with
RIFLES of silk and lace. one especially handsome
one being founced with ruffies of point d'Paris.
Knitted Afgans of white. pink and blue. bound
with satin ribbon indescribably pretty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-17

Bewitching Garments of Nainsook, Persian Lawn
Chrystaline and French Cambria are trimmed with
q profusion Of laces from the most delicate webs
OF real lace to the exquisite patterns
looms Of France: Point de Paris, Lierre, Cluny,
Valenciennes, Point de Venice. Mechlin, Plat Va
Tenderness and Margot. Sheer lace motifs are
HANGED by run ins'' OF ribbons, and a fetch
ing finish is given to the lovely garments by loosely
falling knots of ribbon.
One superb robe of Nainsook Is tucked by hand
across the entire front, while above the yoke is
formed entirely of lace. The full graceful sleeves
are In the handkerchief effect and would enhance
the beauty of any rounded arm.
Hand-embrodered skirts are lavishly trimmed
with lace, and founces and rnf1es and insertions Of
lace compose these important articles of under
dressing. Hand-embroidered chemise and corset
covers are the daintiest garments imaginable and
those trimmed with lace have the exquisite ap-
pliques of hand embroidery, an entirely new Pa
risian idea.
A blue Empire neglige is beautifully trimmed
with dainty mechln lace and the tucked founce is
also decorated with the same lovely trimming.
The flowing sleeves in the handkerchief effect
and the bewitching robe is a picturesque adapta-
ton Of that quaint, becoming style.
A mauve neglge is composed Of vertical lines Of
insertion and silk with deep lace around the edge
Of the garment The full sleeves also trimmed
with Valenciennes lace and insets of real Cluny
complete the decorations Of the robe.
A fine cloth lounging robe Of an exquisite dawn
pink is decorated with scrolls of hand-embroidery
of pink and blue. The garment is lined with soft
surah. which trails lovely design of passion
flowers and the finishing touch is given by a dainty
collar of Persian lawn and lace.
superb Zephyr Gown of champagne cloth is
lined with white taffeta while broad panel ef
feet of white Dresden chiffon velvet outlined with
green cloth reaches to the bottom of the stunning
robe: The sleeves full and finished with
old timey under sleeves of soft muslin and lace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-17
Guaranteed
Sewing Machines.

Special attention is directed to
The Woodward & Lothrop Drop
Head Automatic-Lift Sewing Ma
chine.
No better machine is built.
In mechanical construction, in the
comprehensive range of work which
it will do, in ease of running and
keeping in order, in sightliness when
not in use, it stands for all that is
best in a sewing machine.
When not in use 1t is handsome table, with
swell front and oval ends-all graceful lines, no
corners to strike. When the sewing machine Is
wanted the mere throwing back Of the leaf brings
the machine into position leaving an ample ex-
tension on the left hand for work to lie on.
All ball bearings, self-threading shuttle, auto
matte bobbin winder full set Of Eagle attachments
with a convenient new adjustment In hve
widths, a platter, gatherer, braider binder, shir-
ring slide and quilting gauge. Necessary instruc-
lions given at the department.
S28. so Each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-17
The Dermophile
(Friend of the Skim

Underwear for men is among the
most satisfactory we have ever Of
fered. Made from the finest and
most carefully selected Australian
undyed wool, it is free from the I'M
pleasant sensation of harshness so
frequently found in wooden gar
ments, and is guaranteed absolutely
non-shrinking.
Those whose preference is for
wool undergarments will find the
Dermophile constant source of
pleasure. And it wears most excel
lently. Descriptive booklet for the
asking.
Main floor ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-17

Anthony Monaghan. aged fifty years, an
employee at Mount Savage, Nd, was rim
over and killed Saturday night by train
on the Cumberland and Pennsylvania rail-
road while walking along the track
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-17

Harry Wingrove and two brothers named
Kelly have been arrested at Cumberland
Nc, on the charge of counterfeiting in the
mountains near Garrett.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-17
WWo0owar0 &. T0tbr0p>
Il. New -WAsHINGToN-Pri ~
Opening of Exclusive Partisan Novelties i'm
Infants and Little Chdrens Outer and Under WEAR
WDmen's French Lingerie, Bridal TrousseauX
Corsets, Silk Pettcoats, Etc.

We Announce the Formal Exhibition of Our
New Autumn Im1p0rtati0ms
This Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
You Are Cordially Invited to Inspect
These Partisan Novelties, Consisting of
Fine Wear for Infants and Little Children,
Comprising Handmade Christening
Robes, Party Frocks, Coats,
Picture Hats,
Complete Costumes and Infants
Layettes
And Variety of Miscellaneous Articles Necessary
for Infants Complete Wardrobes.
Also Superb Novelties i'm
French Lingerie, Bridal Trousseaux,
Negligees, Corsets and
Silk Pettic0ats.
For the Opening, We Are Offering
Women's Taffeta Silk Petticoats
At $500 EACH Value 5000.
Black and all They made with deep
graduated Aene rue The entire
men is of silk and the value is exceptional.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-17
''kneipp" Linen Mesh and
''Dermophile" Underwear

The "Kneipp" Linen Mesh is an
open wove linen and without doubt
the very best material to wear next
the skin. Being porous, it allows
the speedy evaporation of perspira-
ton, keeping the skin dry and
healthy and increasing its power to
resist atmospheric changes. The
most sensitive skin is not irritated
by contact with linen mesh. whereas
wool and cotton often cause great
discomfort. Furthermore, linen
mesh preserves the natural heat of
the body, is light in weight and is
quite the most comfortable under
wear known. 1t will not shrink in
washing or wear. 1t never be-
comes hard nor loses its porous tex
lures. The garments are all beauti-
fully made, all bindings, ETC., being
of linen; the seams are elastic,
wearing points reinforced and but
tonholes hand made. All weights
and sizes in white and ecru, the
latter being recommended for dur
ability. Descriptive booklet may be
had for the asking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-17
Mems
Underwear
(FOr Fall and Wintero.

Our stock is complete, and the
special feature of this department is
the large variety, which enables the
hard-to-get-htted men to find here
just what's wanted. We carry only
the best makes of the best makers in
all the various weights needed for
our changeable climate and to suit
the requirements of wearers from all
sections of the country.
We are the Washington agents
for the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-17
Imported Lace Robes
(Lace Dept, Main Floor, q ST.

The Importation Robes for this comprises parcu
adaptable for receptions evening and dinner
which those of andembroidered Iue and Real Lace
Black Silver and Coored Spangd Robes also Cir
cular Spanged Tule Founces
Prices, $500 to S135.OO.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, Sale of
Tosca and Filet Nets, Venise Lace and Applique,
Half and Less Than Half Price.
Black La Tosca and Fie Nets for evening and
waists, As inches wide.
soc. to LOO yd. Value, 90 to $500.
Cream Aove Vense Lace for yokes waists dress
Is inches wide
soc. and Csc. yd. Values up to S1.5O
White, Cream and Ecru Venise Applique to 2 inches wide
pretty patterns.
SC. and &c. yd. Values up to Csc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-17
Partisan Bridal Trous

Dainty French Lingerie made especially brides and see.d
by personally Paris claims attention this weddings
These exquisite handmade separate pieces
have each that individuality which appeals whose taste
revealed in the style and finish of her undergarments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-17

Black the fashionable coors They made with deep
graduated tucked Aouce The gar
ment is of silk, and the vaue is exceptional.
floor ELEVENTH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-17

OCTduC HOi1iHtc Is OppoSSu ny MI W.
Jones republican, who has expectations Of
success. All is not love In this district
among the democrats, and Representative
John Rhea who has large following and
who on account of his free silver senti-
ments refused to run for reelection, is said
to be fighting Richardson for all he is
worth.
There is no doubt that the democrats are
badly split, and as the majority there is
not very large Mr.. Jones appears to stand
a fine chance. He is making
hard campaign, and the republicans of
the district, realizing the predicament of
the democrats, are thoroughly organized.
There Is no hope for a republican in
either the second or the first district, the
latter being the greatest stronghold of
the democrats in the state, although 1t
is also the stronghold of the populists, who
claim they will poll an increased vote this
year. 1t is not possible for any one not
democrat to push his way In
represent his district in the next Congress.
while the first will return big, bald Ollie
James, the man who predicted after the
nomination of Parker at st. Louis that
the democrats would be showed under by
100 600 votes in Kentucky If the convention
dared to approve the gold telegram.
AS far as the presidential race Is con-
cerned there is practically no doubt that
Kentucky will give Parker a majority of
between 1900 and 10000, though the popu-
lists claim that they will take away many
votes from the democrats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-17
$3.50 Each.

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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-02-16
FERTILIZERS MATERIAL SUPPLYING
NITROGEN.

The fertilizer bill of North Carolina in 1903 was
between 100000 and 100000.
Fertilizers are used for the sake of the nitro
gen Cor ammonia), phosphoric acid and potash
they contain. These three more often def
cient in soils than the other constituents neces-
sary to the growth of plants and the ones
soonest exhausted in cropping. Nitrogen, phos-
phoric acid and potash are not more necessary
than the other constituents of plants but with the
exception of these, and of lime in cases,
there is an abundance of the mineral elements in
all soils for the requirements of all crops.
Fertilizer materials and fertilizers, then, are
bought and applied to the land because they con-
tain these deficient or needed constituents and
valuable in proportion to their richness in nitro
gen, phosphoric acid and potash
Usually nitrogen is supplied by class of ma
terials, phosphoric acid by another, and potash
by still another and complete fertilizers contain
ing nitrogen. phosphoric acid and potash are
made by mixing more of each of these
three classes of materials in such quantities as
will give the amounts per cents of nitrogen,
phosphoric acid and potash desired in the mix
lures.
1t is desirable that the farmer especially when
he mixes any or all of his own fertilizer should be
familiar with the materials furnishing nitrogen,
phosphoric acid and potash, and their richness
in the constituents sought, together with their
special fitness for certain crops and soils, if they
possess advantages over each other.
NITRoGEN-ITs FORMS AND THE MATERIALS
SUPPLYING IT
Nitrogen is what is known to chemists as an
element. 1t is one of the simplest possible forms
of matter. From nitrogen nothing but nitrogen
can be obtained, no matter to what treatment it
may be subjected. There are something more
than seventy of these elementary substances, all
different from each other, and which singly and
united to each other form plants animals, earth,
air and water. Some of these elements solid,
iron, gold silver, etc.; some liquids, mercury
(quicksilver), and some gases. Nitrogen is a gas
it makes up about four-ffths Of the air, and from
our everyday experience with and in the air we
know nitrogen is a substance free to move, and
has weight, but is without color, order taste.
It is thus seen that nitrogen is of the most
abundant of substances, and yet it is one of the
three soonest exhausted in soils, and is of the
most costly constituents of fertilizers. Nitrogen,
it exists in the air. is not, according to the best
evidence we have at present. plant food for such
crops an corn, cotton, the small grains, grasses,
eto Before most of our agricultural crops can
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-02-16

count of the with which water dissolves it,
one of the most available and quick sources
of nitrogen for plants, but is at the same time
one of the most, if not the most, costly sources.
1t has the advantage of not being readily washed
out of soils, as clay and humus (decayed vegeta-
BILE matter) have the power of holding it. The
supply is rather limited and it is obtained mainly
as a waste product in the manufacture of gas
from soft COAL in the production of coke from
coal in the distillation of bones for making bone
black etc.
In sulphate of ammonia the nitrogen is said to
be in the form of ammonia.
NITRATE OF SODA
Nitrate of soda is a white solid which is mined
in the rainless districts of South America espe
cially in Chill and Peru. AS found there it is
mixed with other substances, but when purified
and put on the market as commercial nitrate of
soda for use as fertilizer, it contains ff-
teen and one-half to sixteen per cent of nitro
gen, or 800 pounds in ton. The remaining
1880 pounds in the ton is made up of the elements
sodium and oxygen, to which the nitrogen is
united to form the nitrate of soda, and in addi
tion forty to sixty pounds of impurities, mostly
common salt
Nitrate of soda dissolves in water with great
ease and distributes itself through the soil where
the plant roots can get at II. 1t IS form OF
nitrogen that plants like most and which they
take up in the greatest abundance. 1t is also the
quickest acting form of nitrogen, its effect on
growing plants being often in the increased
vgor and greenness of plants in two or three days
after the application is made. 1t.may be of inter-
est to state here that scientific workers have
shown that nearly all the nitrogen of plants
ters them as nitrate. For instance, when sulphate
of ammonia is put in the soil the nitrogen in it
is changed, by the aid of micro-organisms from
the ammonia form to the nitrate form, and the
nitrogen of such materials as cotton-seed meal,
when it decays, passes by the help of minute forms
of life in the soil to nitrates, when it is taken up
by the plant. This high availability (solubility)
of nitrates renders it liable to loss by washing out
of the soil. It is the form of nitrogen most easily
lost in the drain waters of the SOIL and humus and
clay do not hold it they do the ammonia of sui
phate of ammonia. Plants are so fond of it, how
ever, and take it up with such ease, that very lit
tie is ever lost when there is a growing crop on
the soil. In this may be the advantage of
green crops in the fall and winter, especially in
wet, climates and on loose, sandy and loan
soils.
The preceding has had reference to what is
known the nitrate form of nitrogen. Next
week will consider the organic materials con-
tanning nitrogen. B. W. KLGORE.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-02-16


with some other element or elements.
WHY PEAS IMPROVE THE SOIL.
1t is only the leguminous (pod-bearing) class
of plants such peas, beans, the covers alfalfa,
peanut, vetches, etc., that use this free (ele-
mentary) nitrogen it exists in the air In their
growth. On their roots will be found nodules,
warts, or tubercles, and in these are large num-
bers of micro-organisms (minute forms of life,
which can only be seen with the aid of the micro
scope), which have the power to put the free
nitrogen of the air into such forms on combina-
tions that these plants decay in the soil, the
nitrogen which they collected, through the aid of
the micro-organisms, from the air is left in such
condition that other agricultural plants can use
it, and in this is the explanation of the improving
and enriching power of a pea similar crop.
The cowpea takes nitrogen from the air, which
most plants cannot do, and adds it in the decay
of its roots and tops to the supply of combined
nitrogen in the oil, while corn, cotton. oats, the
grasses, ETC., have to depend on the nitrogen at
ready in the soil. that which is supplied in fer
tilizers and manure, or added in the legumninous
crops. The Importance of full understanding
of the foregoing fact and it's meaning to improved
agriculture cannot be too we'll understood
We have thus discussed what is known the
free, uncombined gaseous nitrogen of the air.
the original and greatest of all sources of nitro
gen. 1t can only be used first hand by one class
of agricultural plants The farmer should get all
he can of this valuable and costly fertilizer con-
stitucnt through these plants.
sULPHATE OF AMMONIA AZ SOURCE OF
NITROGEN
For fertilizers nitrogen must be sought in ma
terals which already have it in combination. Nj
trogen in combination with another gas element
hydrogen-which is a constituent of water, forms
what is knowns as ammonia, which is itself gas
1t is very soluble in water and the pungent odor
of "spirits of harsthorn" or ammonia water, is
due to this gas-ammonia. The odor about sta
bles and especially manure piles is due mainly to
ammonia gas passing off into the air to be brought
down by dew rain to fertilize distant field
This gas-ammonia-has great fondness for
sulphuric acid with which it unites with vigor
the resulting substance being white solid, known
and familiar to fertilizers dealers and users as
sulphate of ammonia. The commercial sulphate
of ammonia, as used in fertilizers, contains about
twenty per cent of nitrogen, which is equal to
about twenty-four per cent of ammonia. A ton
of this contains 400 pounds of nitrogen, which is
80 pounds more than is found in ton of nitrate
of soda, the next richest of nitrogen in fer
tilizers.
In this material the ammonia is held and pre-
vented from escaping by the sulphuric acid Sui
phate of ammonia is easily soluble in water and
distributes itself through the soil where the plant
roots can get at it. From it plants obtain the
nitrogen necessary to their growth It il, on 40
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-02-16

With this issue The Progressive Farmer enters
it's nineteenth volume. We make no new promi-
ses; the paper will speak for itself We are glad
to say that circulation is increasing at al
most unprecedented rate, our subscription re-
ceipts during January equalling those for the
three preceding Januarys combined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-20
STRONG APPROVAL
BY English Bar Regarding Treaties OF
Arbitration.

London. April 19.-Thc general coun-
ill of the bar Of England at the annual
mco ting, today. unanimously passed
tn" following resolution proposed by
Sir Edward Clarke, former solicitor
general:
This meeting expresses strong APP
prevail of the conclusion by this coun-
try Of treaties OF arbitration with other
countries. and also Of the manifesia-
tions in Canada and the United states
in favor Of Il similar treaty between
this country and the United States.
The meeting trusts that the general
council of the bar will take advantage
Of every opportunity Of cooperating
with the legal authorities of Canad;t
and the United States for the attain
mcnt of this object"
a suggestion was made that the at
torncy general. Sir Robert +. Finlay
on his forthcoming visit to the United
states should convey the resolution to
the congress of lawyers to be held At
st. Louis during the exposition there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-20
FLEEING FROM TOGO.
Another Account Of Blowing Up Of
Petropavlovsk.

Wei Hai-WCi. April 19.-The follow
ing are some further details of Admiral
ToSoS eighth attack on Port Arthur
reported briefly from the actual scene
of the fighting last Wednesday.
Discovering from various sources
that the entrance to Port Arthur was
still practicable. Admiral Togo deter
mined to try "A new manocuvrc in order
to effect the destruction of the Russian
fleet. The scheme was as follows:
He determined to mine the mouth of
the Earbor and place a weak squadron
outside the port in order to entice the
Russians out. while no himself. taking
advantage Of the fogs on the coast. lay
off and prepared to pounce in and
catch tho Russians at sea if they sue
cecded in evading the mines. How sue
cesSful the ruse proved is unfoded in
the following NARRATIVES.
During the night of the 18th inst two
divisions OF destroyers and one torpedo
fotilla, es"ortinE the korio Maru. a
mining vessel. arrived off Port Arthur
The destroyer fotilas protected both
Hanks, and the NOriO Maru went boldly
in.
The action of this vessel was typical
o. the reckless daring of the Japanese.
Although the concentrated beams of
four searChliChts showed up every
spar and rail of the kcrio Maru, and
although merciless fire swept around
h"r' she accomplished. her object and
came out again unchanged and with
out the Russians discovering her de-
signs.
supporting the enterprise was a
s%uaGTon consisting two first-class and
Tour second-class cruisers. and at day
break interest conferred in them.
Meantime the destroyers We're having
an action by themselves.
The day broke with the usual mist