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Evening star., 1905-11-04
Dock for Army Tugs,

The dredging machine belonging to Mr..
John Miller has completed the work of
dredging the dock at the foot of K street
southwest to a depth Of about twelve feet
at low water. This is the dock recently
leased by Capt A. B. Butt, depot quarter
master in this city. for the use of the army
tugs running between this city and Fort
Washington and Fort Hunt on the Potomac,
and 1t is understood that the tugs Gibbon
and Lieut. Gushing will begin using it with
in the next few days. The wharf will be in
charge Of a sergeant Of artillery and the
house he occupied on wharf of the Naval
Battalion, D. c. N. G., is to be moved from
its present location to the X street dock. A
small warehouse in which to store the gov
ernment shipments going to and from the
forts will also be built, In order to protect
them from the bad weather Of the winter
months. The pier will be under the control
OF the depot Quartermaster.
The army tug Lieut.. Alonzo Gushing,
which has been lying at Alexandra for
about three weeks. will complete repairs
there this afternoon, 1t is stated, and will
return to service on the Washington-F Fort
Washington route. Since being laid up the
Cushing has been given a general overhaul
ing and is now in the best of order and
ready for service on the river during the
storms and Ice of winter.
Evening star., 1905-11-04
ASSOCIATION FORMED
SOCIETY FOB ARTISTIC DEVELOP
MENT OF WASHINGTON.

A society has recently been organized In
Washington to aid In promoting the growth.
health and attractiveness of Washington as
the capital city of the nation. by devising
and advocating suitable methods for i'm
proving and beautifying the capital upon
principles and plans suggested by good
taste and based upon accurate knowledge
of the architecture landscape gardening
and other physical developments of the fin
est modern cities The attainment of the
objects of the society Is to be largely sought
by cuitivating an intelligent local sentiment
and by interesting the citizens of the whole
country TO its remotest sections who may
fake pride in the appropriate adornmsnt of
their nations capital
The thirty directors of the society are:
VIM. f. Chandler, John w. Foster, Alexan-
der Graham Bell, Gen. Adoiphus w. Greedy,
u. S. A; Capt. George w. Baird, u. s. N;
Rev. Frank Sewall James A. Sample, DR..
y: T. Sewers. Nathaniel Wilson, George A.
King. John JOY Edson. Paul Pelz. J. ].
Darlington. Franklin w. Smith, John b.
Sieman, jr., Frederic L. Moore, Joseph c..
Hornhlower. VIM. L. Chambers, Rev. VIM.
T. Snyder, VIM. V. Cox. Samuel w Curri-
den, VIM. c. Dodge, r. Cross johnson. John
w. Douglass, George c. Hazelton, Cuno H.
Rudolph, Henry F. Blount. Scott c. Bone
Rudolph Kaufman, E. d. Shaw.
The officers for the first year are as fol-
James A. Sample. vice president; Rev. VIM.
Tayloe Snyder. secretary. With the above,
Messrs. Chambers, PelZ, King, Hornblower.
Moore Douglass and Curriden compose the
executive committee of the society.
Appointment Of Committees.
Committees have been appointed on the
following subjects:
Treatment of streets and avenues and pub
lie and private buildings. including the ques-
ton of the height of private business build
ings-Messrs. Bell, Greely, Edison, Pelz and
Hornblower
Alley improvement and the housing of the
poor-Messrs. Foster. Sewers and Smith.
On additional public parks and open
spaces, including Fairgrounds for the
schools-Messrs. Sewall, Cox, Blount Sle-
man and Snyder
On the plan of the city outside Boundary
street. and the naming of the streets now
only numbered-Messrs Baird, Wilson, Pelz
and Sample.
On Rock creek and it's banks and the other
water courses of the District-Messrs King
Hornblower and Moore
On Potomac Park and It's improvement
Messrs johnson, Curriden and Chandler.
On the clearing of the south side of Penn
sytvanla ayenue-Messrs. Darlington, Cham
bers, Hazelton. Bone and Kaufman.
On coal smoke-Messrs. Dodge. Douglass
and Rudolph.
On name of society. announcement of it's
objects. the articles of association and the
headquarters of the society-Messrs. Moore,
Chandler, Sample. Snyder and Chambers.
communications or suggestions from citf-
zenS are Invited to be addressed to either
the president, vice president or secretary.
Evening star., 1905-11-04
Steam Launch Disabled

The steam launch Little Angus. tender to
the dredging machines of the Potomac
Dredging Company digging sand in Pscat-
away creek. broke her cross head Thurs
day afternoon while working about the
dredges, and was totally disabled by the
accident. The tug Marion Cameron brought
her up to this city yesterday and docked
her at the Sth street wharf. where her dam
aged machinery will be repaired and she
will be made ready for service again.
While laid up the little craft is being re-
painted from stem to stern by Capt. George
Cook, her master, and Chief Engineer Bar
rows. The Angus will return to service
early In the coming week. While she is off
her work will be performed by one of the
smaller river tugs.
Evening star., 1905-11-04
Increase of Suicides in Germany.

Consul Harris of Chemnitz writes that
scarcely day passes in Germany without
the papers bringing the intelligence that
some one in the empire has either actually
committed or attempted suicide. This state
of affairs has gone from bad to worse in
Germany. 1t is estimated that 20 600 people
take their own lives every year in Europe,
II 900 of which fall to Germany. During
the past ten years the number of self-mur-
ders in Germany has been 113, ,545. This is
almost three times as many as there were
soldiers killed outright in the Franco-Prus-
sian war in 1901.
There have been many explanations given
to account for this practice In Germany
but no cause more potent has been given
than that which attributes 1t to the results
of strikes and the influence exerted by the
adyersities attendant upon commercial and
industrial life.
Evening star., 1905-11-04
IMPERIAL BIRTHDAY
JAPANESE RESIDENTS CELE-
BRATE ANNIVERSARY.

The Japanese students and merchants in
and around this city celebrated the anniver-
sary of the emperor's birthday with a din
ner at the Crescent Cafe, G31 F street last
evening. The celebration was opened by
III. Nakasirna and A. Arak made brief re-
marks Mr. S. Sutow read the imperial re-
script and then Mr.. Miyakawa of George
Washington University. the only Japanese
lawyer ever admitted to the American bar,
was introduced as the principal speaker.
Mr.. Miyakawa said the japanese of today
observe this holiday with as much patriotic
enthusiasm as in the past. But" he said.
I'VE perceive the line of difference between
the two generations The ratification of the
revised treaty in 1899 brought change. and
the PRONUNCIATION Of the imperial consttu-
Evening star., 1905-11-04
Channel to GEORGETOWN onen.

The river channel on both sides the draw
of the new Highway bridge is open, and
vessels can use 1t going to and from
Georgetown. All the distractions in the
channel have been removed
Evening star., 1905-11-04
You Cam Exchange Anything

you don't want for something you do want
State your proposition In an ad in the
Trade column of Sundays Star.
Evening star., 1905-11-04

Sir Alfred Harmsworth. principal propri-
etor of the London Daily Mall. Daily Mir
ror, Evening News and some thirty other
journals, has bought the London World.
Evening star., 1905-11-04
Leesburg Pastor Called to Norfolk.

Special Dispateh TO The Star
NORFOLK, Va. November 4.-Rev. DR..
Morris of st. James Church. Leesburg. Va.
today accepted call to Christ Episcopal
Church. the leading congregation OF Nor
folk. He leaves Leesburg December /.
Evening star., 1905-11-04
Everybody is Reading lit

Ii recorders from book
~ sellers all over the coun-
try, from San Francisco to
Boston, are any proof, My
Friend the Chauffeur" by {.
N. and A. NJ. Williamson, has
made a hit. People must be
reading it everywhere. At any
rate, they are buying it, and
we are convinced that every
copy read by any man or
woman who appreciates good
story, means the sale of copies
TO just as many of that person S
friends as he sees within the
next few days after he reads
it. Why? II you want to
know why, get it and read it
yourself.
SI.5o. All booksellers.
MCCLURE, PHILLIPS & COMPANY
~ Fast 23d Street
NEW YORK
Evening star., 1905-11-04

Round biscuit-square meal. Different
from anything you ever tasted! Crisp,
like delicate toast Brown. like parched
wheat. Sweet as French peas. Serve it
with milk, cream or fruit juices. Ready
to eat in a minute-at any meal-at every
meal. Apitezo Is full of Plant Iron. Gives
strength and makes Red Blood-thc blood
of men who succeed Plant Iron is the
kind you get in peas, beans and spinach
Try Apitezo. First day, easy digestion.
Second day, bright eyes. Third day,
springy step. Fourth day, clear color.
Fifth day, keen mind. Sixth day, never
felt so well Apitezo gives you staying
qualities. At the groccrs.
Evening star., 1905-11-04

was pale and weak. now feel batter than
ever before In my life. Apiteso II good to
eat and very hing, and 1t docs not
distress me after eating.
H. 6 Eoraon
Evening star., 1905-11-04

good. 1 was In
q greatly weak
ened condition,
and took NO In-
tereat In any
thing. i could
eat only . few
thi n 9 ., Q n d
tn csc b ad SO
little nouriah-
mont In them
my blood was
thin and pale.
i found i could
eat ApttSxo. 1t
did mo . world
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strong ON it ut
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05

correct cut and finish, for just one-half that sum. Needless to say which house got the order.
 There is simply no end to the elab- oration that is lavished upon those long and loose coats that were originally in- troduced as carriage and evening coats, but which have made such a furore for themselves that they are adopted and adapted for almost any time and all occasions
 these are trimmed with variety of ma terials. some of them seemingly con tradictory to combination; and yet so cunningly are they manipulated that the effect is adjudged excellent.
 In the palmer productions fine braids of varying widths, quiled ribbons, vel vet revers and strappings are relied upon for cachet and style. But in those intended rather for afternoon and even ing wear laces of many weaves, silk and velvet ruchings. braids of intricate pat tern and large effects generally are aimed for. Because of their extreme voluminousness these coats are prefer- ably in full, or at least ankle, length, and anything shorter than this would simply cut off even the tallest figure to such degree that the appearance would savor somewhat of the absurd
 Quite an appreciable amount of atten- tion is lavished upon the shoulder sec tiQn of these smart coats. They are nearly all of them planned with a yoke, round. square or pointed, and every ef- fort is then made to cover up this yoke with trimming. The sleeves are large
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
The Between-Seas0n Wraps. Some Novelties and Some Stand-Bys For the First
 of the Spring Days.

It Is the between-season time that falls hardest upon the average wardrobe. The extreme cold of winter has vanished, furs are uncomfortable, but the calendar has not yet announced that the time for the spring wraps has arrived.
 The lenten hegira southward brings into the shops many wraps and effects that are simply summery in material and design. With the frost upon the windowpanes one gazes at organdie frocks. taffetas and chiffon pelerines. little chiffon velvet victorines. and any number of those odd little conceits that are practically shapeess and are merely intended to throw over the shoulders to complete the outdoor appearance of the toilette.
 With the shirtwaist suit of velveteen or corduroy-most houses are showing some charmingly simple styles in these, which exhibit the tailor's art in every line-there are covert coats that "ft into the picture" beautifully. The new est models are but hip length. and the seams are made quite unobtrusive.
 With the new shoulder line that Is so much broader and squarer than any thing the past seasons have seen. the fancy for semiitted and loose sacque coats is asserting itself. The shoulders in the latest production are often pad ded just as are a mans; and pair of clever young dressers discovered the other day that the covert coat for which their tailor demanded $50 was to be had at their brothers outfitter's establish ment all ready to wear and of the most
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and voluminous. in many instances par taking rather of the nature of capes than of sleeves. and featherbone cord ing is resorted to to make the part over the hands maintain the shape and round- ness.
 These little pelerines that are finished with long ends back and front are now taking sleeves to themselves as an added attraction. The back is shaped like that of coat, a long sash or postilion mak- ing its appearance below the waist, and sometimes both are used. The fronts are similar to the backs in shape, while that mart over the arm is filled In with a cape sleeve, or with a sleeve proper beneath a cape, and the whole is made merely Foundation for a perfect riot of chiffon
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Novel Veil I'm Blond Net

The so-called pattern or made veils are to be one of the leading features of the millinery accessories for the early spring season. and already the import ing shops are showing some fascinating patterns in these The fine and sheer blond nets are shown in all of the modish colorings, and in brown and of the net is closely .prinlled with tiny ring or pin dot. md the border is as simple or as elaborate as the taste may dictate or the purse afford. These Veils are meant to be so draped as to display the pattern to best advantage, and are seen at their best with the broad-brimmed hats. which permit the excellent suggestion as to it's adjust ment Is afforded in the illustration. fancy pins being employed to hold the loose folds to the back of the hat.
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is patronized by those to whom expense is no object when exclusiveness is to be attained
 Limerick lace is a recent revival for wells. and the fact that one of the Brit ish princesses has chosen this for her wedding veil will, doubtless, give this web a cachet among those who follow every new fad of fashion. The dlsflgur- ing patterns that were so prominent last season are to be conspicuous by their absence and a more rational and sight-saving mode will maintain.
 What were once known generically as automobile veils are now divided into storm wells and auto wells. and there is a very distinct difference marked be- tween the two. The chiffon veil In two-yard length Is used for the storm veil. There is a little ring of feather bone or elastic on top to which the veil is shirred, and the long ends are in- tended to be drawn around the throat and afford further protection from the weather.
 The new auto veil is provided with little mica "window-pa -panes," and it is the presence or absence of these which diff ferentiates the storm from the auto veil. The autoist objected to having her ma chine used as an excuse for the yelling by those who not only never set foot in a machine. but never even expected to; hence the regulation auto device of mica "eyes."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
Latest Fashion Fancies.

There are many alterations in the style and shape of this seasons dresses. both for day and evening wear. the prevalent Idea being to display the out lines of the figure to the Lest advantage. and for this season all blouses and bodices are now made with c,ose-ftting foundations. Sleeves are wider and very much fuller from the shoulder to just below the elbow; the forearm is close fitting to the wrist. Dresses intended for smart wear are made with leg-of- mutton shape sleeves. Skirts must there fore be very full round the hem. for the lower part of a gown must correspond with the shoulders in width. Peplum skirts are coming in favor again: very little trimming is being used. and the seams are sometimes covered with braid or Tapped and machined down each side; this latter style is principally confined fn cloth dresses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
Winter Care of the Hands.

delightful emollient for the hands. arms neck is fine oatmeal. Put it into fan nel bag. boil 1t. and then place 1t in the washing water, or it may be kept dry in a jar on the washstand and some rubbed on the hands whenever they are washed.
 If the hands were dried more carefully there would be less roughness or the skin. A good plan is to dry the hands well. after using the towel. with an old soft. silk handkerchief. which will ab- sorb any moisture left. Glycerine Is an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
Tweed Skirts Are Popular.

The most popular shape skirt for mak- ing up good quality woolen fabrics, such as mottled tweed or amazone cloth, con sist of an underskirt of glace silk or linenette and peplum. There are five pieces in the latter garment; that is a front. side piece each side and two backs The underskirt is seven pieces, and in accordance with this seasons style the upper part is shaped close to tSe s ht1s the material is H }hen .e aIioweS to fall into full rich folds right around. The circumference of the underskirt is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05

frills, pleated and ruched until one im- agines that they must be measured by the mile rather than the yard.
 Cousin german to these fascinating little wraps are the novel dolman shapes. These follow the old-time dolmans. but in their resurrection to fashionable favor quite few new features and ideas have been added. The cape sleeve portion is far fuller than the dress makers and mantua- makers of old dreamed of making them.. and ruchings, quillings. pleating and the like are used with a lavish hand for trimmings. The usual length is half way to the knee, and sometimes clever vest effect is introduced with note of color con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05

One of the minor ills to which human flesh Is heir when winters chilling blasts search out and discover weak spots is roughness of the skin. particularly of the hands. A too frequent cause is care lessness in drying the skin after wash ing 1t, particularly if 1t is washed i'm mediately before going out into the open air or directly after coming in.
 Honey rubbed into the skin while still wet. drying it in as the skin is dried. is also preventive of chapping. Another
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05

There is legend that the first lace was made by girl who preserved beautiful piece of seaweed by catching all the dainty parts of leaves anl stems to piece of linen with fine thread. The most expensive lace manufactured to- day is valued at a thousand pounds a yard. Such lace is made. however. in very small quantities. It is an imita- tion of old point. and the thread used Is of the finest filigree silver. the pat tern being thickly encrusted with dia- monds. The price of this trimming is about twenty-eight pounds an inch. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
The Most Expensive Lace.

high prices which the fine laces com- mlnd ar. of course, occasioned by the essr,fl '4rkna nship that is required in tl.i nandfacture. Besides, the thread is N-iH expensive. an ounce of Flanders thread having frequently been sold at four pounds. But this quantity can be turned Into lace costing forty pounds. At a sale of lace which was held recently in Brussels a point d d'arplique lace hounce brought more than two hundred pounds, while some old Venetian point was sold for two pounds an inch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05

about AZ yards at the hem; the peplum is about 4 inches shorter and measures A yards round. A piece of the material nine inches deep has to be sewn on to the lining of cotton or glace.
 The serpentine hem of the peplum can be edged with fancy braid or a silk em- broidered edging would look we'll. Chif- ion velvet in a darker shade could be sewn on to the underskirt instead of material. and if this plan be adopted last years skirt that has gone shabby at the hem could be easily remodeled and made fashionable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05

old friend. but as alone 1t is irritating to most skins, 1t should be diluted with rose water or pure water; one part or glycerine to three parts of rose water. If about one drachm of aceptic acid Is use to one ounce of glycerine 1t helps to remove any stains from the hands. IT a woman is wise she will take the precaution to wear gloves when dusting room or doing any work that will soil her hands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
FOR SOUTHERN WEAR.

The extreme of frills and f1uffiness is exemplified in this dainty confection in- tended for Southern wear. In character and design 1t is one of the new sleeved pelerines with huff en suite. White chiffon taffetas make the foundation. and plisse ruched chiffon in deep frills is used lavishly for trimming effect The shape Is maintained by an interlining Of princess haircloth in the yoke, the back loose stole fronts The sleeves are en- tirely covered with plisse frills. and end at the elbow. The huff is one of the flat shapes, with a stiffened lining. the foundation in taffetas. the plisse frills cleverly disposed. and a bunch of little passementerie ornaments of white silk cord piquantiy touched up with black chenille decorates the huff and appear also on the front of the pelerine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05

trast The younger section of society has taken hugely to this new shape for evening wraps. and chiffon velvets and yeNeteens. erocades. peau de soie in delicate tints and the chiffon broad cloths are all used. These are usually but a trifle longer than waist length. and marabout and swansdown are the most favored trimmings. These are sup plemented with silk and cord fringe. and yards upon yards of chiffon frills make the daintiest of finishes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
CARRIAGE COAT FOR AFTERNOON
 AND EVENING WEAR.

The long and loose coats are deserv- edly favorites for dressy wear. for in their present stage of elaboration they present a decidedly grande tenue ap- pearance in themselves: and. in addi- tion, they are so constructed that they may be worn over the fussiest of froclSs and sleeves. and. so loose are they. they will not crush or crumple a single item of the gown. A chiffon broadc]oth makes the body of the garment. the color pearly gray and two kinds of lace. silk ruching and embroidered tur- quoise velvet are called upon for trim mings and combined with the most ar tistic effect. There is a round yoke over the shoulders incrusted with lace and velvet. and to this the coat Is applied In deep folds, the lapover of velvet end ing below the bust and finished with cravat of net lace. Rather coarse cluny is used for banding. each edge defined with ruchings. and is applied around the edge of the coat. running up panelwise on the side seams. The sleeve is loose and full with wide cuff of coarse lace having a frill of the fine lace inserted in the back seam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05

Muriel-Her train Is rather skimpy. isn't 1t?
 Myrtilla-Yes; I guess it's one of those limited trains that you see advertised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05

The State of Washington will erect a handsome building at the Lewis and Clark Exposition. The structure will cost S25090.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05

It is predicted that by the year 20O0 from 200 to 300 new foods will be at mans service.