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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-20

Findlay. and Mr.. Yorke Allen. of New
York. The ceremony will take place at
Trinity Episcopal Church. and be followed
by breakfast at Auburn" the country
home Of the brides parents.
Mrs Denman and Miss McMurray have
returned from years residence In Scot
land, and purpose passing the winter I'm
Washington. where they have many
friends. made during a former residence,
Mrs. May and Miss Jewel Hay. wife
and daughter of the late Col Edward
Hay, OF this city. will pass the winter
IN New York. where they have an apart
ment at the St. Clair.
Rear Admiral and Mrs Stockton have
returned TO Washington TO reside, after
several years absence. and have taken
house for the winter at 20l9 o street.
Mrs. John Frederick May and family
have returned from their summer home
at Bar Harbor. where they always remain
until the last Of the season, and opened
their home on G street for the winter.
Mrs II. B. Conley. of Atlanta. Ca. Is
visiting her brother. Pay Inspector
Samuel MCGOWAN, at Stoneleigh Court.
Mrs. Algernon "A. Aspinwall has moved
from 1905 Riggs street to 1897 R street.
Miss Margaret Childress. who has been
visiting friends in this city for several
weeks, returned to her home, in Char
lOttesville, Va.
Miss Nellie Wheaton. of Binghamton.
n. Y. is visiting her aunt Mrs. Benjamin
3. F. Graves. at ISs Z street northwest.
Gen c. H. Tompkins. o. S. A.. and
daughter, have returned from their sum
mer outing and are at 1875 Twenty-frst
street northwest
The Columbia Heights Art Club met at
the home of Mrs. Katherine B. Seip. on
Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Tdith S. Emer-
son was chairman. Mrs. Sarah Walhaup-
ter and Miss Mary Z Barlow were ap-
pointed parliamentarians for the next
meeting. Miss Mary c. Bennett spoke on
Art and the Industries" Mrs Sarah c.
WhitalFs paper upon THE Manners and
Customs of the Egyptians" was we'll re-
ceiVed. A short sketch was read by Mrs
Seip. The Passing or the Home Mrs
II. L Wilkins entertained the club with
two piano solos. At the next meeting.
which will be held at the home OF Mrs.
Emerson, American Architecture" and
Egypt, the Birthplace OF the Sciences.
Will be the topics.
Major and Mrs. James Mcintosh Wood
OF Portland, Ore, have been In Wash
ington the greater part OF the week re-
visiting old friends and scenes. Maj
Wood, who Is the son Of the late Surgeon
General Wood, L. S. A. was in charge Of
all the social functions in connection with
the recent Lewis and Clark Exposition.
and it is to him that the success OF such
occasions was largely due. Having re-
sided many years in Washington before
moving 20 the Pacific Coast, MAI. Wood s
interest IN the growth and development OF
the city was intensified. He and his wife
were the recipients of many social atten-
lions during their visit here. and were
given a special audience with President
Roosevelt on Thursday morning. Wash
ingtonians who we're I'm Portland for tho
exposition gratefully recall the many COur-
teSies of Maj. Wood and his charming
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ARMY ORDERS.
Special Orders.

Ma Niliard r, Harmon. Artillery Corps. VII
proceed 10 Wilmington. y C.. on official business
pertaining 70 a suit involving title O. a portion
q the military reservation q Fort CasHeil. y. &.
First Lieut.. Glen r. Jenk, Ordnance Depart
ment. vail proceed 90 Forts Adams Wetherill. Gre
bic. and Gctty, r. l.. for The purpose Of proof
firing certain guns az those posts
Mai Edward T. Brown. ARTILLERY Corps. is de
tailed member Of she board az san Francisco
ard Madeline Cal for the purpose Z inspecting
horses 20 be purchased for the army vice Capt.
Harry l.. Hawthorne ARTILLERY Corps. hereby re-
licFed
Col. Edvard Z Pratt Thirticth infantry. Mai
Moses g. LllIusEl. qu1rJCTm1SleT- Mai George n
DcshoH. surgeon. and capt Thomas J.. Rhoads.
assistant surgeon, are detailed members q the
Army Retiring Board, appointed ~ Ucct az Omaha.
Nebr.. wee Brig Ger. Theodore j. Wnt. q. s. A.,
Col john Van z Enf. assistant surgeon general
Lieut.. Gel John e. Nuhlenbsrg deputy rsymasier
general, and Mai Richard ". johnson. surgeon,
hereby relieved.
Contract Surgeon Leon e. Garcia T. 5. A. viH
proceed from 81. Louis SO. to Fort Riley. Hans.
and IMPORT IN person 90 the commanding officer
II that post Ter dgty and hy letter 20 The com
handing general. Department Of the Missouri
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-20

Commissioner West yesterday proposed
an amendment 20 the police regulations
providing that no permit shall be issued
Tor the erection of an automobile garage
on business or residence streets unless
consent of citizens of the neighborhood
has been obtained.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-20
Public Printer Back from Boston.

Public Printer Charles StilIings returned
TO his desk yesterday morning after a
five days trip 10 Boston While nvay
Mr.. Stillings Inspected several large
printing establishments in that city in
order 20 study plans for the purpose OF
increasing the efficiency Of the Govern
ment Printing Office
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Lieut.. EIIicott pend.

Robert EIicott, first lieutenant in the
Artillery Corps. died from cerebro-
hemorrhase AT Fortress Monroe yester-
day. He entered the army from Illinois
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Word comes from Canada that the peo-
pie over there are taking very kindly "a
Z. 5. Wizards Col Ncwcome." Mr.. vii
lard is playing a fortnight's engagement
at Toronto.
Richard Mansfield. who is rehearsins
.Pur Gynt." in New York. will open his
season in Chicago on October %
Vienna has just had its first view OF
Bernard Shaw's Mrs Warmers PROBES
sion. the play which caused so many pro-
tests from good people in this country
The AustTians are said to like ii.
Forbes Robertson viii appear for the
first time in Bernard Shaw's new play.
Anthony and Cleopatra" 1T the New
Amsterdam Theater. New York. OIl~OctO-
her % If It isn't a success the dIstin-
guished English actor will so back to
repertoire.
The Voice Of the Mighty" based on a
Biblical story, was produced by James
O'Neill IN Milwaukee recently.
A theatcr to be devoted to French vau-
deville and operetta is one Of tho latest
bIoddWdy projects. Peter ElsOn. of the
Courier des Etats Unis. is among the
promoters.
Yvette Guilbert and Albert Chevalier
are preparing to star in an Egnlish YER
sion Of play by IIervien. called les
Autre Jour"
The Louisville Courier Journal editorial
" commends Wilton Lackaye's new play,
''The Man and the Law" which is based
on Les Miserable
Edna Wallace Hopper is reported to have
given a private tea at her New York
apartment the other day TO a baby ele-
phant. which is one Of the features at the
Hippodrome On his way down Fifth
avenue to keep his engagement. the baby
elephant was arrested for paradng with
out n license. but speedily released.
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col. w. N TIhh. noaa

Dalton, Ca. Oct. 1s.-Col. ". II. Tibbs.
one OF the few remaining ex-Confederate
congressman. died at his home here to
day at the age Of niRety-two.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-20
In THE SOCIAL WORLD
Baron and Baroness ROsen
Are Visiting in Chicago.
JUSSERANDS ARE RETURNING

Mrs. Antonio YEnaga, III in New
York, Well known to Washington
PeOpIe-Marriage of Miss Mary
Elizabeth ManIey and Mr.. Peter
Ambrose Farley Is Announced.
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Leave OF Absence.

Leave q absence lor four days IS granted Firs
Licut. Oliver II. DockeE, T., Third Infantry, re
cruitiBg officer.
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ABOUT PLAYS AND PLAYERS.

Word comes from Canada that the peo-
pie over there are taking very kindly to
e. S Wizards Col Ncwcome." Mr.. vii.
lard is playing a fortnights engagement
al Toronto.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-20

A number OF Washington guests viii go
to Towson, Nd. to-day to attend the
wedding of Miss May Van Lear Findlay
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John V. J..
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-20

The Louisville Courier Journal editorial
" commends Wilton Lackaye's new play,
THE Man and the Law" which is based
on Les Misera bles.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-20

Mrs. OIdberg, who is giving a series OF
informal musical afternoons at her studio
in the BelascO Theater. welcomed quite
a number OF friends yesterday afternoon,
who had been invited TO meet Miss Marion
Mccoy, OF San Francisco. a number of
Mrs. Oldbergs pupils contributed TO the
vocal programme.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-20

Yvette Guilbert and Albert Chevalier
are preparing to star in an Egnllsh YER
sion Of play by IIervien. called les
Autre Jour.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-20

A theatcr TO be devoted to French vau-
deville and opeTetta is one Of tho latest
Broadway projects. Peter Elson. of the
Courier des Etats Unis. IS among the
promoters.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-20

Robert A. Conard. of Georgetown. who
recently accepted a position with the
Engineer Corps of the Isthmian Canal
Commission, has left for Panama 20 as
sumo his new duties.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-20

Richard Mansfield, who is rehearsing
"Pur Gynt." in New York. Will open his
season in Chicago on October o.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-20

The Voice Of the Mighty" based on
Biblical story, was produced by James
ONeill in Milwaukee recently.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-20

Vienna has just had its first view Of
Bernard Shaw's Mrs. Warmers Profess
siOn, the play which caused so many pro-
tests from good people in this country
The AUstTfans are said 10 like il.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-20

Gen. Horace Porter, former Ambas-
sadOr to France, with Mr.. and Mrs. Clar-
ence Porter. OF New York, are late ar
rivals at the Homestead, Virginia Hot
Springs.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-02

striped gray, with FURNISHED golden copper as
piping, the whole softened by deep cream lace
and cut steel buckles. Very fetching are the
har-line velvets. For example, a green line
will stripe gray, black blue, and dull pink,
dull blue or brown.
Another was in polka dotted green velvet
two toned, the dot being oval in shape and about
the size Of olive. The newest circular skirt
model (seam down centre and back was made
somewhat full at waistline, topped by the dearest
little blouse Of sprigged green net and shaw
shaped fehu Of folded velvet edged with green
silk cord. Insets Of ivory white broadcloth dec
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-02

OF the striped class, these are mostly shown
in two shades of the same color, the darker
one essaying the stripe, which varies from
quarter TO an eighth of an inch in width. There
is not sufficient difference in the two shades
to make the fabric as whole too conspicuous
for street wear. In brown and tan, hyacinth and
purple, greens and grays they are especially ia,
vored, and in some cases third color is added
to tone down or individualize the whole.
FRENCH MODELS IN NOVELTY VELVETs.
For example, an especially attractive costume
just taken from the customs was Of two-toned
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-02

Grated with tiny silk braid relieved the throat
and wrists
This costume was both distinctive and novel,
and the little pony coat with kimono sleeve touch
ed with antique silver buttons studded in jade
just gave the artistic finishing touch.
RICH AND DARING COLOR SCHEMES.
Corresponding colors also used for striped and
checked effects in velvets, a exampled by gray
and Natter blue, brown and green, blue and
OF attention In white and coors there are blue,
green, heliotrope Bordeaux red and greens, be-
sides black and white, which make stunning COS
tnmas aud tpinoinaa-
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-02

for novelty sake, fancy effects just at present are
captivating woman, because they have not been
the vogue for-well, don't let's count the years.
1t is easily possible for an enthusiast of velvets
to have halfdozen costumes of this royalty
rich fabric and yet not have two alike
Straight from the looms over the seas come
the new velvets, striped, line tucked, checked,
plaid, dotted, brocaded and the greatest novelty
of ALL Pointille, two-toned velvet with an all
over sprnkng of black silk dots triAe larger
than French knots.
These velvets are employed for the smartest
afternoon costumes and evening confections.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-02

"a ed to velvet. the queen of winter fab
Iyg&&EN We have enjoyed "velvet" years be-
fore but the present one promises to
eclipse those preceding by reaching the topmost
round of Fashions gilded ladder.
The revival of picturesque styles beloved by
the extravagant bellies of Louis Nv and XVI.
has been mighty factor in its present vogue
woman whose purse warrants the expenditure
will not make any mistake by purchasing vel
vet gown, no. nor cloak or hat.
When the leading houses of Paris unanimously
acclaim velvets the vogue, you may take 1t for
granted that money so invested is gilt-edge Sc
curity Each house goes in for its color or colors,
and is so individualized by them,
One well-lnown firm is very partial to hya-,
cinths and heliotropes and pinkish violet shades;
another proclaims grays from dove to London
smoke" the real thing" Natter blue and sap
phire blue and black are chosen by rival house;
while pale evening tints besides black and white
effects exhibited by equally celebrated houses
MANIFOLD USE OF vELvETs.
Velvets are not only employed as entire gar
ments but lavishy used for all sorts of trim
ming and garnitures combined with the richest
laces handwork, passementarie and various metal
lie effects.
The handsomest afternoon gowns are undoubt-
edly those of chiffon cloths and velvets; for
evening wear velvets for gowns and wraps have
great following. Where there is the slightest
provocation to use trimming, velvet seems to
have the call.
Velvets for millinery purposes has never been
fashionable, and nothing is smarter than
an entire velvet hat combined with silk cloth
or lace Black velvet hats, with plumes, white
for example, and the new "Alphonsep rose are
especially artistic The alback hat. with swaen.
ing birds of paradise as the only sarniture Is
the newest Paris tip, All soft evening tints n
velvet hats are shown overlaid with grapes. nat.
ural hued gold and silver, besides an assortment
OF roses resembling garden
STRIKING NOVELTIES FOR i9oe7
Plain chiffon velyets and corduroy are mueb
liked this winter the latter for hard service. but
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-02

On plain chiffon velyets the very handso4nest
garnltures are employed many having the sparkle
OF metallic beauty so essential for this years
costuming
Ihree-piece suits of cloth and velvet, or silk
and velvet or velvet and crepe de chine and
dyed laces are being worn for the theatre recep-
tons, luncheons and all those dressy afternoon
occasions which demand such gowning.
| An excellent choice for an elaborate afternoon
and evening toilet with high neck was made of
black chiffon velvet with insets of hand -embroid
cred crepe de chine draped over masses Of white
chiffon Heavy laces are much used ON these
elegant robes.
| For very elaborate evening wear. pastel-tinted
velvets, many of which built over the Empire
lines, are exquistely embroidered in gold and
silver embroidery which are reminiscent of Ma
RE AntoInette especially when wreaths. roses
and bow knots characterize them Gowns Of rich
est satin are combined with brocaded velvets
this garniture being suggestive of the Emnira
modes by the arrangement of the drapery sween-
ing away from the shoulder to the hem Of IN.
gown.
Gowns OF chiffon, nets and silks heavy and
soft supple qualities liberty satin are heavily
trimmed with velvet, and deep velvet borders
are placed on all manner of gowns, these show.
ing to practical advantage on chiffon cloths
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-02
THE SEPARATE WRAP OF vEI,vFr

You may altogether please yourself with rs-
gard to its choice, for it may be a iauntv IttI.
Caraco model with kimono sleeves of spbduad ~
brilliant colored velvet with trimming Of h,r ~
a long cloak that almost reaches the hem of ~.
gown. Very handsome braids richest laces and
furs, besides slken fringe, gold and silver embro;d
cry and jeweled ornaments are lavisbed unon
them.
A wide border of velvet around the wran f,c.
ing the fronts and sleeves in either black or even
ing shades gives a distinctive and striking torch
to the garments Of heavy lace and silk Wh;ls
these seeming frivolous affairs appear inconor,I.
GUS for winter, they warmly padded and are
almost as cozy as a fur-lined coat
Snug-htting coats, full-length, three-ouarter and
short three-quarter of black velvet viii be worn
quite much the long loose wraps which.
say what you please, do let in the cold How
can it be otherwise when built over the vol.
luminous lines required this yearg Velvet hoods
are creeping in which offer pleasing possibil.
tiles by way of their brillianoy
| A good velvet garment is never a mistaken
extravaganza for the reason that It may always
be cut up into something smaller TO serve a.
trimming if nothing more, which today means
great deal
BY all means employ velvet to renovate last
years garments; you cannot possibly go astray
on this score.
Yes, have become pretty well inoculated with
the ''velvet" fever but the only fear entertain
is that my purse win not be sufficiently elastic
! to crafty my love for it. MARJORIE
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-29
fAVORS II TO RETIRE
Spokane Chamber of COm-
 merce Backs Up Fair

Special dispatch to the Daily AIaskan)
 Spokane, Dec. 29-The Spokane chamber of commerce yesterday passed resolutions favoring an approprttion by the state legislature for the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, The action was taken for the purpose of counteract- ing the decision of a majority of the Spokane delegation in the state legisla- ture to oppose a state appropriation for the fair in retaliation for the opposition of Seattle to the attempt of the Spokane people to get the same railroad rates from the east that obtain at Seattle, Portland and other coast towns.
 The opposition to the fair sPpropria ton is dying down at this place.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-29
Jim Hill Will Step Down
 Next July

Special Dispatch to Daily AlaskanI
 St. Paul, Minn., Dec. 29-James J. Hill, president of the Great Northern and the controlling power in theNorth' ern Pacific, the Burlington and other systems, head of the Great Northern Steamship Company and largely inter ested in other water transportation companies, announced today that he will retire from active life next July He will resign from all of his railroads and other companies. His son, Louis Hill, will succeed him and have charge of all the Hill interests.
 Louis Hill has been gradually taking over more and more of the burdens heretofore borne by his father and is regarded as the latter's equal Tn all re- spects. He is expected to continue the policies that have made his famous fathers ventures so pronouncedly sue cessful.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-29
DAILY INLAND
 WEATHER REPORT

The report Of weather conditions at 8 o'clock this morning at points on the line of the White Pass and in the Yukon valley follows:
 Glacier-Cloudy, north wind,G above. White Pass-Part cloudy, north wind, 1 above.
 Fraser-Part cloudy, strong north wind, above.
 Log Cabin-Cloudy, north wind, 4 above.
 Bennett-Clear, northwind, $ above, Penuington-Part cloudy, north wind, above.
 Caribou-Clear, lirht north wind above.
 Whitehorse-Clear, light north wind O.
 The Dominion wire is down north o Whitehorse.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-29
COMES BACK
Jefferson To Be Here Early
 Next Month

The Jefferson will return to the Skagway run early next month accord ing to advices received in the last mail She is advertised to sail from Seattle for Skagway and way points January ,. That would make her due at Skagway one week from tomorrow.
 When the Jefferson comes again she will be an oil burner. This, II is be- lieved, will be an improvement that will increase the speed of the vessel slightly. It will reduce the operating expense and increase the carrying capacity,
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-29
TO BE BIG
Tourist Business Will Ex-
 ceei Last Year

The indications are that there will be large northern tourist business next year that there was last year. Already inquiries are being received at the traffic office of the White Pass in this city with reference to rates, hotel accommo- dations, etc. General Agent F. 5. Wurzbacher, who has charge Of this business is taking great pains to an- swer iully all the inquiries he receives.
 General Agent Wurzbac cher says the iruuiries received now from prospective tourists are greatly in excess Of those received at the corresponding date last year. He expects a great gain ID the tourist business this year.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-29
Call For Meeting

A meeting Of the Skagway chamber of commerce is hereby called to takt to take place Wednesday evening, Jan }, 1907. at 7:3O p. n. for the purpose oi reorganization and for such other pur' poses as may come before the meeting All business men, whether members oi the organization or not, are requested to be present.
 John W. Troy, Vice-President.
 H. B. Le Fevre, Secretary. Skagway, Dec. 29, 1906,
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-29
IN AGAIN
Jim Jetffies Returns To
 Prize Ring

Especial Dispatch to Daily Alaskan J
 San Francisco, Dec. 29-The allure ments of the p ize ring and the big purses offered by different clubs for his appearance has proved too much for Jim Jeffries and he vii! re enter the game. He has signed to fight Bill Squires at Rhtolite, Nevada, in April for purs= of S3O,OOO.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-29

Ell Reno, Okla. Dec. 29-Discharged negro soldiers from Fort Reno last night robbed Chinese laundry. One Cbinamsu was killed. The affair has added to the feeling on the part of the people against the colored troops.
 The citizens are organizing here and in this vicinity for the purpose of drlV- Ing the colored soldiers out of the coun- ,rv as fast as they are discharged.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-29

New York, Dec. 29-The Tightening of justice struck in high places yester. day. The grand jury returned indict- meuts against George W. Perkins, bus mess partner of J. Pierpont Morgan and one of the leading fuanciers in the United States, and Charles s. Fairchild, former secretary of the
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-29

treasury and great fnancier. The indictments grew out of the Insurance investigations by the New York
 legislaturein which Gov. Elect Hughes made the reputation which gave him the governorship. Perkins and Fair child were directors in the New York Life, and the former was Vlce.prtsident.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-29
NEGRO EX-SOLDIfRS MUST
 LEAVE Fl RENO

Many of the batallion which was dis charged without honor by President Roosevelt are hanging around here.
 Capt. MaOklin Recovering
 Capt. Mackin, who was shot by a discharged colored soldier several days aco. is believed to be out of danger. It was thought at first that he had been killed. It is believed his assailant is in custody.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-29
Chicago Lawyers Say the
 Court is Unfit

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskanl
 Chicago, Dec. 29-The Chicago Bar Association finds, after investigation, that Superior Judge LchetIaw is fnan' cially intesested in companies which have litigation in his court. The association recommenps that he be removed office as unfit to serve on the bench.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-12-29
HITS JUDGE GROWS SLOW
Chinese Fund Is Not Helped
 Much

Special Dispatch to the Daily Alaskan)
 Washington, Dec. 29-The fund for the aid of the Chinese starving is grow. ing very slowly. There is but S6,OCO in the hands of the Red Cross society. San Francisco Chinamen hove tele graphsd that they have raised s4,OOO more.