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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-13

served la Russo. A large function of this
kind would be very pleasant arranged on a
country house porch made bowerlke with
branches of cherry or ounce blossoms.
The oriental shops have these flowers so
closely resembling nature that the decep-
ton Is almost perfect. The tea table could
be covered with cloth of Japanese silk
embroidered with the blossoms used in the
decorations, or one of crinkly paper white,
pink or tinted, according to fancy. real
Japanese teapot should be In evidence. and
cups of the tiny, wide-mouthed sort that
hold just the required three sips etiquette
demands in the land of the rising sun.
Tea should be served by pretty girl friends
of the hostess, dressed in pale-hued kimo-
mas, with deliberately coiffured hair, on lac
quer and bronze trays. Japanese sweet
meats, such as preserved ginger, candied
fruit and ices, form other items on tho
menu. AS a more substantial course are
handed delicate biscuits. anchovy sand
witches and other tidbits.
hidden orchestra discoursing sweet
strains of The Mikado," San Toy" and
"Geisha' music would be a charming fea-
ture Of the Japanese tea, The invitations
tor such an affair, to carry out the oriental
effect, should be sent out on tiny fans and
printed in imitation of eastern characters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-13
MAKING OVER GOWNS
Moving the Trimming a Lit
tie is a Change.
TRANSFORMING POINTS
CHANGING THEIR DRESSES INTO
EVENING TOILETS.
What Can Be Done With the Linen OF
Those of Filmy
Fabrics.
TRANSFORMING POINTS


NEW YORK, August II. 1904
The second week in August clearly dem
onstrates a standstill in the fashion world.
In town and country smart folks go on
wearing their old finery, with some of it
almost as tumbled as the marked-downs in
the shops, while dressmakers are chiefly
employed in freshening up frail creations
- that they may last the season through.
other gowns are being openly remodeled
for autumn and winter use, for the expense
and beauty of some of the summers con-
fections do not warrant their being thrown
aside would be cheaper things at the
end of season. Then nowadays it Is al
ways summer indoors, all the soft
whites and faint pastel tints and delicate
butterfly textures of the hot months may
go through the winter for home wear.
In remodeling these costumes persons of
sophisticated tastes are Selling upon the
hints dropped here and there as to future
motives one faiSeuse of accomplished
gifts makes use of the basque tail, which,
il is declared. will be seen upon winter
bodices of smart pretcnsion. Another is
employing large buttons at the fronts of
fancy bolerOs. for big buttons, too, are to
be worn. Still another confines the length
of all her sleeves to the elbow, at which
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-13
LENSLESS PHOTOGRAPHY.
Good Pictures, With Softness of Tone,
Taken With Pinhole Camera.

From the Scientific American.
The taking of a photograph, and a good
one, too, with a camera without A lens
may seem to many utterly ncredulous.
Nevertheless, it is done, and this innova-
ton in photography has become an inter-
esting feature with many lovers of the
Photographic art.
A piece Of tinfoil, through which was
pierced fine needle hole, to serve the pur.
pose of lens in admitting the light to the
Sci sitive plate, was secured to the front
piece of the camera, in place of lens, and
the exposure made in the regular manner.
Pictures thus made are now popularity
known as pinhole photographs. The pic
lures, however, We're not wholly satisfac-
tory, owing to the difficulty of getting a
perfectly round and smooth hole through
this soft, flexible metal, for in this lay the
main principle of success. But this has
led TO the bringing out Of a new invention
called the kaleidoscope" which consists of
a very thin piece of hammered brass plate,
through which is bored an accurately round
and smooth hole, and so mounted that IL
can be quickly adjusted to any camera, or
any Ight-tight box that fancy may die
tate. There is a lack of that extreme
sharpness produced by a regular photo-
graphic lens; but, has been wisely said,
this is more than compensated for by
softness of tone equaled only by the brush
of artist.
The interest manifested in this obs
jective Is due to the fact that it is of unl-
versal focus-the rays focusing in the stop;
the perspective is true, part of the pic
ture being out of focus, while the interior
and architectural photographs are rectilin-
ear, that is, without distortion Of any kind,
for the rays of light fall directly upon the
plate without interference of any kind.
Nor is the work of the pnhole objective
confined to any one subject, for with IL
most pleasing portraits can be made. And
1t is said that work requiring the sharpest
definition, such as copies. reproductions OF
documents, etc, can be often better done
by the pinhole objective than 1t can with
a fine lens. The reason is obvious. A lens
focuses often sharper than the eye, giving
a staring, unnatural effect to the resulting
print.
Another singular feature in connection
with the pinhole objective is that any size
camera may be used. For instance, 1t will
take picture upon plate three inches
long or twenty inches long. Therefore, il
will be seen that all one has TO do is to
arrange his camera for n small or large
plate and with the latter interesting pam
oramic views could be secured. There is
no doubt that a very cheap and satisfac-
tory folding camera, in which to use any
of the present series of roll films could be
made for special panoramic work.
or course. ii should be understood that
owing to the small amount of light admit
ted through a pinhole objective the time
of exposure will naturally be longer than
with a lens; and while 1t is possible to over
expose, there Is less liability than with q
lens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-13
The Many Services of Salt.

Besides being such an essential part of
culinary art, salt has many other uses, per-
haps not generally known. Salt cleanSes
the palate and furred tongue, and gargle
of salt and water is often efficacious. A
pinch of salt on the tongue, followed ten
minutes after by a drink Of cold water,
often cures sick headache. Salt hardens
the gums, makes the teeth whits and
sweetens the breath. Salt added to the
water in which cut flowers stand keeps
them fresh Sailed water and alcohol in
solution should be used for rubbing weak
ankles. Salt used dry In the same manner
as snuff will do much to relieve colds, hay
fever. etc. Salt in warm water If used for
bathing tired eyes will be found very re-
freshing. Salt and water will stop hamor-
rhage from tooth pulling
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-13

point Partisan sleeves have halted for some
time. A very close and high-busted adj
justment of the bodice is likewise a fea-
ture of those made-overS, for the stiff cor
setting of the Louis periods is to super
sede entirely the late blouSy tendencies.
This neCesSitating rounder waist line, IL
looks as If the old sin OF facing VIII once
more be in the calendar. Already, indeed
many figures look plainly Squeezed; but
then. the fashionable damsel is slim
maid. so il may all be in the course OF ma
ture.
The girdles which embrace these distract
ingly little and flexible waists are the de-
SPAR Of the stout, for only the wasp tails
may wear the majority Of them. In count
less forms and rich and radiant materials
they have gone triumphantly through the
summer proving their elegant quality by
the fact that they are still in existence.
The wide belts may go through the win
ter or they may not hut while the question
hangs in the balance they are doing excel
lent service in the refurbishing of old
gowns For all who can wear them one OF
these wide belts Is advised, and the simmer
effects are made by bias silks, folded and
pulled very tight. Magnificent lowered
ribbons and bias vclVetS shape the clum-
sier sorts. the sorts which are sometimes
shrred over bones and are more difficult
to wear.
Hating at the door Of one fashionable
establishment a little, peeping and listen
ing at the keyhOle will reveal some of the
secrets Of the madeovers. Fashionable es-
Establishments though. ii must be under
stood. are not given to rcfurbishing old
gowns They merely doctor, and rarely
that. the ones they themselves have i'm
ported or turned out, but when they UNI
dertake frcshcning, il is done with the
pains Of new work.
a carriage gown enters and madame looks
ii over, a white chiffon yelling, with two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-13
BLUE YELLING AND SAFFRON GRAY REeENcE SILK

shades of brownish yellow introduced In
the lace entredem. A hard pressing is dis
Cussed for this, and the elimination of
folded chiffon CAMP and puffed chiffon
undersleeves, which are in bad con-
with a pretty round decolletage and the
sleeves in flowing elbow style. And now
a skeleton belt in several shades of orange
ribbon velvet" says madame, "a touch of
it about the decolletage, and behold as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-13

dear?'
He-"By all means It's Bound to brek
down before we get there."-Iife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-13

When sewing If the needle becomes damn
with the heat of the hand Just pass it
through the hair few times and 1t will
be found to work quite easily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-13

Imperfections Disappear.

charming a dinner frock as could be wish
ed
Imperfections Disappear.
Everywhere, it is noticed, the moment a
frock Is a little bit frippe, as the French
put 1t, it is at once turned into something
for evening use. Artificial light covers a
multitude of imperfectons, and somehow
or other nobody seems ever to have an
absolutely new dinner gown. all the world
appearing to eat in made-overs of more or
less s1lerdor.
delightful summer toilet turned into
inns use for winter is of pale gray reeence
SILK howered in the same tints The re-
HoVaI OF some narrow frills on the skirt
needing a screen for machine picking. fiat
puIs OF pain gray taffeta there form a
quaint and pretty trimming. The gathered
waist Is left high. the dyeing of a white
lace collar and undersleeves a rich saffron.
giving IT new touch. The belt is of old
rose mirror velvet
Beside this stands a paIe blne mousseltne
winch may be put to any dressy house use
during the autumn and winter Hung over
white SILK and girded with white tafYeta
II Is inserted with band lace in a rich but
ter yellow.
Decollete in Degree
Apropos of the dinner subject, for all
smart affairs the gown must be dncollete to
some degree. At the big hotels Of Paris
and London, and in all of the favored res
taurants, elaborate hats are worn with
these low gowns for dinner, and the fad
prevails to some degree here. The hats are
very important" of course high crowned
for the most part and ellborately trimmed
with pumes or huge roses made often oil
folded taneta or wide ribbon
Any costume in soft white, blue, pink
cream or yellow. with English eyelet en-
broideries, will be found a treasure as a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-13

For prematurely gray hair massage the
entire scalp every night, using a good eau
de quinine two or three times a week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-13

The following will cure dandruff: Three
ounces rose water, one-half ounce tincture
cantharides one-half drachm liquid ammo
MIA quarter ounce glycerine one-quar-
ter drachm oil of rosemary, one-quarter
drachm Oil of thyme. Brush the scalp thor
oughly once week at least.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-13

If caustic will not remove your warts, tr.
nitric acid or caustic potash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-13

Tea drinking after the Japanese fashion
IL equally fashionable and smart az when
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-13

made-over. The English needlework con-
tinues to be much sought after and dress
of white French lawn showing it is worth
three of silk, for white and washable ma
terials are always captivating. and If they
are only crumpled good pressing will
soon restore them. The cream batistes with
these embroideries come under the same ad-
mirable head, for they likewise launder well
and are radiantly set off by tinted satin
be1tS and bodira knots
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-11

n this adventurers from the
thls United States they decided TO
explore the country the Columbus once
srf s5S i53s 5J sS
Soon they tunbng
ward pretty cascades building brow OF hill
There then but tho marble
banks broad and deep enough to contain river
Tho Tin seeing protrude from the bad 81
these queor-ooking
and bravcy yentured forth to explore
he turned to his comrades
upon the bank said:sf 393s 5ESS 8gs5 s$&s
doubtless placed here to
speech hidden
nov Water the
upon the poor Tin ne paudts Of his
this mighty hoodwas
swept and swiftly down. tho sream.
Woodman cutched at Jack Pumpknhead
in his
falling Seeing
running along friend
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-11
How the Tin 1Yoodman Escaped the Magic Flood

ana the others Finding he about 70
the OF mind caught
nnrnpkn head which afe-preserver
the tin OF which he was would
him the bottom become rusted and
less :< $s
being swifer runner than the
with he cever1y rescued jacks pumpkin head
bringing to dry land Then while
oodrnan sank down exhaused, athe his
friends supported him ana
supplied oil his Joints from becom-
him his usual
also found himself
perfect condition.
the to and
Ing. {f 83saas ss8
an ~ suddenly raising his
bright nothing
tell
then, party grouped listened
sintenty. WoEEo told they
f u. FRANK BAUM.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
General Gordon Laid to Rest.

ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. 15.-The re- mains of Lieutenant General John B. Gordon have been laid in their final resting place here, and in many parts of the south memorial meetings were held, and business was suspended to do honor to the memory of the dead military and civil leader. The body of General Gordon had lain in state in the rotunda of the state capitol in At lanta from early morning till the hour of the funeral services at noon. Dur ing those hours 5O,OO0 veterans and citizens gaZed on the dead generals features. Men, women and children of both races joined in the tribute of re- spect, and more old soldiers from every part of the south were gathered here than have been seen before save at the annual meetings of the United Confed- crate Veterans, of which General Cor don was the first and only commander ill chief since it's organization thirteen years ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
WILL JAPAN.
 MAKE MOVE
1 Russia Will Not De-
 clare War.
If it Comes. Baron Hayashi Says it Will Not Eman- ate From Russia Ja. pans Latest Note Not Satisfactory.

London, Jan 15.-The Japanese minister, Baron Hayashi, had re- ceived no indication this morning of the probable attitude of Russia, but he said to a representative of the As sociated Press:
 It is practically certain that any. declaration of war will not emanate from Russia"
 The minister is not very hopeful of the result of the latest Japanese note, but he specifically denies that Japan's reply suggests the naturalization of q portion of Manchuria. as well as of a portion of Corea. or. that mention was made of the right to break off ne gotiations.
 Our conditions" said the minister, eare practically summed up in the concluding portion of the state de- partment's announcement regarding the China-American treaty. For these principles, 10 which Secretary Hay says the United States is irrevocably committed we are willing to go to war unless Russia will consent to give us definite pledge that she, too, ad- heres to the open door and Chinese sovereignty in Manchuria."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
EXPLODED
Train Crew Was Killed Conductor Only Left to
 Tell Story.

Syracuse N. T., Jan 15.-The boiler of locomotive drawing a New York Central freight train in this city blew up to-day. Engineer George Mitchell was killed. brakeman had his head blown off, and Fireman r. Neary was probably fatally injured. Conductor Michael Redmond was unhurt. The locomotive was one recently borrowed from the Lehigh Valley road by the Central because of rush of business. The crew were New York Central employees.
 Conductor Redmond, the only mem- ber of the crew left to tell of the dis aster. was in the caboose and knows nothing of what was going on in the locomotive prior to the time of the ex- plosion. The cause will probably never be known. for the locomotive was reduced to scrap iron, some parts being blown several hundred feet away. The train was proceeding slowly, heavily loaded. against a snowstorm and the track was heavy with snow. when the explosion oc- cured without warning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
OFFICERS ELECTED
 LAST NIGHT.

The Waterbury Mutual Benevolent association met last night and elect ed these officers: President, James c
 Tiernan; financial secretary, John ". Bowling; recording secretary, John McMullcil; treasurer, J. J. Mcdonald; council, Michael Carey, John Wren, John Barry. Several new members were initiated The public hears but little of this society, and yet 1t is one of the best benevolent organizations in Waterbury. 1t camc into exist eIce ten or twelve years ago and while charging but small dues and holding no entertainments it manages to meet al, its obligations and is doing much good in the community. At its first meeting. which was held i'll the city couYt room someone said it was to be little sideshow--a society which men could afford to belong to even though they were connected with others, and would not feel the burden. It turned out to be far more than sireshow among the ben evolent institutions of the town. From q financial standpoint it has proved q better investment than some of the more pretentious bodies. It beat the larger shows.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
WOMAN LEFT HOME.
Her Husband is Alarmed and Thi2ks
 She May be Dead.

Mrs John DientZ of 80 North Main street, disappeared from her home last night, leaving evidence behind which leads her husband to believe that she has committed suicide She ate Her supper with the family last night and went out about ' o'clock, and that was the last her husband saw of her, all though he was not much alarmed at her absence until he was informed that her sister. Mrs Port of West Main street, had received q letter from his wife ill which she stated that she was going to drown herself in order to save her husband the expense of burying her She also left note at the office of Dr Hinckley, where she used to do chores. stating that she was going away and requesting the -~ctor to see that her Swear old daughter, Barbara, was properly cared for Dr Hinckley is out of town to-day and on this ac- count the family is not able to state whether she called at his Ohice during the evening or not In the letter sent to her sister she also spoke of her lit tie boy, Charles, who died last year anu is buried in Riverside cemetery. This prompted her husband to think that if she had planned to kill herself she might have committed the deed on the IllIlG IcnOW 5 ElaEC, sstiu ~seAASS. there this afternoon, but could find no trace of her. Mrs Dientz's father, James Hinton, lives on West Side hill and works for the Waterbury Brass Co, but he has seen nothing of the wo- man. The case is in the hands of the police, but it is difficult to make any thing out of it. It is supposed that the woman was mentally unbalanced when she wrote the notes, put whether she carried out her threat to drown herself is something which nobody can tell at this time. All the ponds are frozen over. but they were cutting ice on the Manhan canal yesterday afternoon and if she went there immediately after leaving the house she could have thrown herself into the water, and in such a ease the body would probably
 Lave been carried under the ice and would not be found very easily. Her husband is a hard working man and is almost distracted over the occurrence: For some time past she has suffered much on account of headache, but never hinted at self-destructfon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
REHEARSE DISASTER.
Mayor Harrison Proposes to Learn
 Lesson From Flames.

CHICAGO, Jan. 15.-As soon as the coroner releases his control of the Iro- quois theater the playhouse will again be given over to the flames if plans evolved by Mayor Harrison and Walter L. Fisher of the City club are carried out. Experts who will fight over again the IroQuois confagration will have trained firemen at their elbow to see that the demonstration of the plans does not bring about any property loss outside the partially ruined playhouse.
 The purpose of again firing the thea ter is to test the sufffciency of city or dinances, present and prospective.
 At a conference just held between Mayor Harrison and MT. Fisher this subject was discussed exhaustively, had been done in Chicago for many years would approach this plan in the amount of good for the public.
 With men who understand every de- tail of the test to watch every action of the flames and gases and to regulate effects by manipulation of the venti- lators and doors, it was urged that the benefits to accrue from the fire test would be gractically inestimable.
 With the Iroquofs stage filled with excelsior and rubbish and a fire raging thereon, the conditions being like those of the fatal afternoon of Dec 30, the experts expect to learn great deal about the flames that swept so many lives away.
 J. R. Freeman, an expert on fires, will be asked to take charge of the test.
 Six additional churches have been ordered closed. A number of lodging houses also will suffer in consequence of the strict enforcement of city or dtnances.
 From action taken last night by the city council it is evident that the the- aters in this city will not be able to re- open their doors for some time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-15
Suicide of George storm.

NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-George Storm. one of the best known cigar manufac- turers in this country and a wealthy man, killed himself while sitting at his desk in his office in this city by shoot ing himself in the head back of the right ear. MT. Storm had recently un- dergone an operation for appendicitis, and his doctors informed him that an- other operation would be necessary. He worried over this considera bly,, and it is believed that it so impaired his mind that he preferred death to sec ond operation