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Petticoats in Black and White Stripes.

ing for fine stitching and the hand made
ruffies in which narrow Cluny, Nalen-
ciennes and baby Irish at least suppIe-
ment the embroidery and preferably al
most supplant it. These lingerie ruiftes'
put on through beading, which is attached
to the skirt. are used on the light pompa-
dour petticoats and on those made or the
light or white taffetas and satins, small
pin stripes. etc. The small pin stripes IN
the delicate shades both in satin and tat
feta, are charmingly pretty with the lin-
gerie ruffles
While Cluny. Valenciennes and baby
Irish used on fine linen and In connection
with fine embroidery are the most fashions
able items in the construction of a lingerie
f1ounce. just at present there is every IL
cense given to those who prefer other
forms of decoration. English eyelet en-
broidery Is seen, is also the very heavy
italian embroidery. Single thread torchon
lace in narrow widths makes an attractive
insertion. and the Venetian lace designs
are cut out and used as motifs Hamburg
embroidery is also returning to favor, and
charming ruffles may be made of this TRIM
ming and fine nainsook.
While there is no doubt that the genuine
lingerie ruff1e, which can be taken of and
washe, without suffering any impairment
of it's beauty, is the most useful or AL
trimmings for the light silk pettcoat, there
are many other trimmings In vogue. or
course for the very elaborate SATIN and
brocade petticoat meant for full dress there
are lace and chiffon founces elaborate an.
EXPENSIVE but there are other trimmings
most effective for minor occasions. Among
these is narrow velvet ribbon decoration
used both in white and colors or the shade
of the petticoat, but most effective perhaps
when in very narrow widths II is used on a
light petticoat. A pale yellow. white ivory
or salmon petticoat one of pompadour
silk or one of the light striped satins may
be most effectively trimmed in this fashion
Another favorite trimming includes the en-
ployment of point d'esprit In white. which
is trimmed with many rows Of narrow
satin ribbon.
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for trimmings their name Is legtns L.; color
and design, for there are superbly effective
empire gowns. we'll many that
exquisitely simple. The empire style is no
longer conspicuous as to make it too
startling In brilliant coloring. AS this is
a year in which all bright coloFs promi-
nent the empire costume cannot fail to be
becoming. since it can be worked out in
any cOloring.
1t Is however, scarcely fair to give the
title of empire to the majority of gowns
that are now worn, for while the short.
wasted effect Is evident, that is about all
OF the true empire to be noticed in the
gowns. Whether of heavy or transparent
texture. the empire gown must now fit the
figure well--to the waist line anyway In
front and on the sides. while in the back
the full plaits gathers of the material
are brought up to join in in some way with
the trimming about the shoulders and at
the same time the plat is often fitted in
close to the waist very nearly as far as the
waist band. There are, of course. many
models that are truly empire in the back
but there SO few women who can wear
becomingly the original style that the true
empire seen in the pictures of long ago
are exceedingly rare and when seen are
seldom. If ever. attractive.
1t IS therefore with the very much modi-
fed empire gown that the modistes have
to ideal with this spring. and certainly the
new idea has been cleverly grasped for not
only does this style of dress remain most
decidedly In vogue but it still appears
novel. and after all, that is the great aim
in the fashionable world. Nor does this
new empire clash at all with the princess
gowns. for while the latter do not even ap-
pear up To date the empires. as just stated,
are among the favorites. If not the most
nlar Of il Dra
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made of one material. with yoke and lower
sleeves OF another. Closer inspection, how
ever. reveals the fact that care has been
taken To produce the effect of the over
bodice in this design also. The entire
waist is often made of one material. and
with this there is worn a diaphanous over
bodice. sleeveless and without a yoke
striking looking blouse of this sort
which IS just from the hands of a French
modis;e was made % chiffon and Irish
lace in white. and was worn with an over
bodice of black lace. The white waist was
high necked the Irish lace being used for
yoke and collar and for the upper part of
the sleeves. which were three quarters in
length The lower part of the white waist
was laid in fine peats- This pleated chif-
fon was made over plain full chiffon N
ing and this again over a silk lining. The
lace over bodice was made in a rather
scant baby waist style and was cut low 10
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flve. the ends being fastened with little
white crochet buttons. There was a pyr-
amid of this braid on each of the bolero
fronts and another in the middle of the
back. The belero was edged with the
braid and the little buttons were placed
quite close together. These also trimmed
the lace belt. The lace used was the very
open Irish crochet of heavy cord but
without design.
An over-bodice of Valenciennes and Irish
lace made to wear. over a chiffon blouse
was trimmed with faint green satin in
bands and shirred designs. This bodice
also had delicate decoration made by en-
broidering blue centers in some OF the lace
flowers This was done very sparingiy
only in the Irish lace flowers at the top of
the eorsage and at the elbows. where the
sleeves ended. -y. ----------a--------
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fon, or of lace embroidery and satin trim
nings.
An accordion pleated chiffon blouse
which had yoke, collar and cuffs of Irish
lace had an over-bodice made Of three
kinds Of lace and strapped with narrow
bands of satin of this seasons fashionable
cafe au lait shade. The lace was used in
vertical insertions, which were held to-
gether by lattice of the satin bands. This
over-bodice opened at the top with turned
back lapels of the lace. which were deli
cately embroidered In the pale pastel Law
enders and blues. A pleated Liberty satin
blouse had over-bodice in the shape OF
a bolero. the front lids of which were ex-
tended to the waist. where they Were.
Joined TO belt which fastened in the back,
thus producing a curious harnesslike ar
rangement.
The lace over-bodice was trimmed with
narrow white silk braid usea in rows Of
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The Over Bodice on This Springs Fancy Waists.

show the Irish lace guimpe. The black
lace was not used on the sleeves, except
for the bands over the shoulders. 1t was
perhaps the entirely white sleeves with no
touch of black on them and the entirely
white collar which gave the idea so dis
tinct!vely of an over bodice of black over
a white blouse. Merely a black and white
lace waist would not have shown so dis
tinct separation.
1t is how very fashionable to have the
blouse proper made entirely OF accord on
pleated chiffon. net. Liberty silk. etc, over
which is worn decorative. arrangement
such as has been described: The accordion
pleated blouses are quite plain, falling
straight rom the yoke band to the belt.
The sleeves are also OF accordion pieated
chiffon. elbow three-auarter length Usu-
ally the accordion pleated sleeves are made
this length. Shorter sleeves are made
more often Of lace ruffies and shirred chif
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proof of the popularity of this half fitted
empire design is that 1t is seen In all de-
partments Of dress, from the simplest walk
ing dress to the most elaborate ball gown,
or, more strictly speaking, evening Dress
for a ball at this time of year is rare.
There are not many empire street suits
like those that were first introduced with
the little Jacket with short fitted yoke and
loose attached skirt, and the skirt itself
made with high fitted corsage effect, but
in their stead ere again seen long, that is
to say three-quarter length, jackets that
are but half fitted. to go on smooth
ly over an empire gown. For this spring
whether il is in silk wolfe. there should
be a dress throughout rather than sepa-
rate waist and skirt to wear in the street.
Naturally, cloth suits are an exception to
this rule as a rough cloth dress is far too
warm at this time OF year.
Fortunately for the fashion itself there
are comparatively few who can really wear
even the most modified of the empire
dresses Any one of tall and slender build
need not hesitate to order her spring
ception gown made on the empire design,
for whenever possible this is to be again
the fayorite model. and in guazes. chiffon.
lace, net and all transparent cloths the en-
pire is particularly attractive. and the style
can be allowed full play. as there Is always
perfectly fitting silk lining underneath
that shows distinctly the natural lines OF
the figure. Striped and figured guazes are
extremely fashionable at the moment. and
these. with the printed chiffons. have done
much to keep the empire fashion in favor.
Sfri
just now than any checks, plaids figures.
and as stripes always tend to make the
wearer look tall and slight these striped
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~ NE OF the most striking features or
this seasons fashions is the deco
rative over bodice. which Is to be
seen on most of the fancy waists which
are 10 be worn in the afternoons with
elaborate coat suits or for informal evening
occasions. These bodices hardly deserve
the name in all cases. as they are some
times little more than elaborated sus-
peuders. Again they are modification OF
the bolero, the spencer or the tichu, as they
present a variety OF design brought about
by the combination of suspenders and
wide belt. or suspenders. bertha and wide
belt. bolero and suspenders. In fact,
every possible arrangement of trimming
which can be conceived TO be worn over a
waist. OF which II forms the decoration and
Yet from which II is or appears to be en-
u:elY separate. Is now fashionable for
fancy waists. Waists have in many cases.
al first glance. the appearance oil being
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GRAY e)ILK
GOWN

- MPIRE and princess gowns cannot
be included In the list of the new
est fashions, and yet they are to
IL be seen in every fashionable estab-
lshment where the latest models
are exhibited. Some Of the greatest au-
thorities on dress have announced that the
style is old and quite out of date. Other
houses advocate ii as smart and most de-
sirable The woman who looks we'll In an
empire gown may therefore attire herself
therein and not worry for fear she is not
fashionably attlred while II 1t be unbecom-
ing that will be sufficient reason for choos-
ing another style.
The fact is that at this age of the world
there are so many different styles that re-
reIve the sanction of Dame Fashion that
individual taste be relied upon in
most Instances. especially when that indi
yidual taste is guided by the master hand
OF successful dressmaker. for be II I'M
derstood [ at dressmaker to be success
full must thoroughly understand her pro-
fession.
There have been singularly few fashions
marked and distinctive as the empire
which have survived so long a time When,
1t first introduced. or. rather, rein
troduced big and long were the discussions
become popular. or whether it were not
too conspicuous ever to be really accepted.
Certainly il must be admitted that the first
examples were rather dreadful and dis
couraging. and that only those gowns turn
ed out by the best dressmakers were even
possible But time is great softener of
all ills that have to do with fashions. and
the notifications of the original models are
now extremely smart and effective.
The spring styles quite in form for
the modified empire styles judging from
the number of gowns that are being ordered
In those models, and all sorts and descrip-
tiOns of materials found possible. The
thin. transparent fabrics have always been
excellent for this fashion, but during the
last few months, when heavier materials
have been more suitable to the weather they
have been used. and with most satisfactory
results. so that at the moment the question
OF material does not have to be considered.
All cOlOrs too, are allowable while as
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All colors, too, are allowable. while
The Washington times., 1907-01-22
VITAL RECORDS
Births

Nelson II. ana Gertrude f Crouch
Nathaniel and Virginia Arnold. girl
William r. and Mary +. Burke. boy.
james +. and Mary J.. Carter. boy.
simon and Elizabeth Cr0wdy girl.
Daniel D.. and Mary .. Casement,
girl
BENJAMIN and Alice FRANKLIN. GIT
William and Rachel Jones, girl
John and Charlotte Holder. bow
Isaiah and Jennie HerndOn. girl
George W and Josephine Hutchinson
girl
James and Josephine Hawkins. girl.
ltruGy ana Matte Johnson, bOy.
Dennis sfld Annie Harris. boy.
Walter If. and Sallie Jackson boy.
huford and Blanche Lynch boy.
John i. and Florence ". MYERS girl
Daniel r. ana Ann q. AIcFadden boy
Augustus y. and Lulu 81. Omwake
girl.
George and Mary Pierce. girl.
Frank and Lille Steele. girl
James y. and Annie y. Stewart. hoy
Willie and Mary Jones. girl
John and Martha Tracey boy
George II. and Mary A Thomas. girl
Joseph and Ada a. Taylor. girl.
Robert C. and Catherine Williams
boy.
James and Mabel Wood, girl.
Eugene and Mary Wells. boy
George y. and Elizabeth H. Wagner
girl.
George and Ada Smith. boy.
John and Fannie Cant. boy
The Washington times., 1907-01-22
BRlGHTW0OD CITIZENS
SEEK IMPROVEMENTS

Resolutions peJitiOning improvements
In he streets, police protection. and pa
trCl box AT tie Fourteenth street car
line terminal were passed m rie meet
Of the Brightw0od Citezns' Association
81 the BrightwOOd Postofflce last night.
The association VIII ask the Commits
sioners 10 Improve Madison street from
BrlghtWOOd avenue 10 Shepard road: 10
omen LOngfellOW street from BrightWood
avenue 20 Fourteenth street. and 10 use
the chain gang for this work IL funds
are not available.
The association decided ~ use Thomas
Hail. Brightwood avenue and L0ngfel-
low. street for all fOllOWin greetings.
and William Thomas was thanked for
the use OF his Office for the past year.
The Washington times., 1907-01-22
Deaths

Frank Ii. Hopkins, g. years. ~ First
street northwest.
T1snor Jefferson, - years. 1872 TEN
perauce avenue northwest
Bette Il. BarradeI y years, 1875 e
Droit court northwest.
John L. Patterson, i years, 1921 L
street
John Cosgro sc. c. years L street
northwest
Martha a. Digs, g years. SIS II street
southwest.
Ada J. Bradford. 81 years. SO Twelfth
street northwest.
Mary +. France. 81 years, 1890 Twelfth
street north Invest.
Eva Butler. ls years. 2l5 / street.
James Jones. . years, lls Chew's
alley.
Charlotte Y. Hick. IS years. 108 Pros
psct street northeast
Mary Barnett, 81 years, 175S SeatOn
street northwest.
Margaretha Ely. 90 years. 81 Twelfth
street southwest.
Mary short. 50 years. Home for the
Aged and Infrn.
Joseph A. Rusn. 81 years, Government
Hospital for the Insane.
Rosie Louise HOdgsOn, . years. 300
/ Cambridge place northwest
Louisa Wells. IS years, l6sS p street
Emanuel Johnson. 40 years. 1856 D
James A Davis. & years. United
state. Soldier Home. District OF Co
lumbia.
James II. Richards, 20 years, III New
Jersey avenue southeast.
Mary NJ. Garner, ] year, SIS Fifth
street southeast.
Andrew Peyton. years, 40 Franklin
street northwest.
lanes Logan, / year, SIS First street
south west.
Mary Brown. 1 month. 1896 Aassa-
cIlusetts avenue southeast.
The Washington times., 1907-01-22
ASTRONOMY CLUB
CAPT. HEDGES PLAN
Wants to Have Clearing
House for Important
Work.

Capt. Homer ". Hedge. organizer OF
the Automobile Club OF America and
the Aero Club Of America, and first Vice
president OF the latter organization, has
taken the first steps IN fO-ming third
CLUB. whose purpose via be 10 solve
the astronomical, ASTROLOGICAL, and seis-
mic problems which arc. guzzling scion
lists.
Universal Astronomical Society Is
the name chosen by Captain Hedge Tor
the new organization 4ie hopes iHat
# will serve as "a clearing house for ih-
worlds knowledge of astronomical ald
kindred subjects, pas we'll az he .thc
means OF promoting Independent @N-
Fermentation. lie has already inter
ested men 81 wealth ia the project. and
la a short time lie expect To see tie
society fun nedsod
# got the idea when 1 was three
miles up ia the air ia a balloon" said
Captain Hedge. How insignificant We
all are / thought 10 N self. Here
avn three miles from TIE earth and
CeludinE myself with The thought chat
/ am doiHS something wonderful. Eut
while / have heen mouutiag three mile
above the earth our globe has been rae
ing toward the suu until Il is three mill
lien miles nearer to IL Thtn ever ne-
fore.
III We ara going 90 bump into tho sun
or some other celestial body. what Is the
use OF our straiung rs we do 10 achieve
things which Will be swept oUL OF exist
eHce@ How do We know that 10 is worth
while 10 keep on living and trying 70
make something worth while OF our
selves?
Think Of tbe earthquakes in an parts
OF the world Captain Hedge went on.
/ How shall We account for such weather
aS We are haNiug-Ouly TWO really cold
DAYS this winter. and fur-iined oYercOats
| As useless az q knowledge Of Greek 10 a
hOd carrier
Automobiles are all right. and bal
looming - good sport. bat now Insigulh-
cant they are in comparison with the
tremendous problems which concern the
future Of the world and OF man. And 90
I determined 70 interest some or Cur
wealthy men iu O plan 10 study these
great questions. We want 90 get the
latest reports from all parts OF the
world
we talk about how progressive we
are iu this country. Here is an Opp0r-
unity 10 make The boast good. The so
cictV ought 90 open headquarters in New
York and then spread over the whole
world"
The Washington times., 1907-01-22
Britisher Refused
Aid TO Victims
of Kingston Quake

NEW YORK. Jan. SERIOUS accu-
'Eati0ns OF having shown marked cruelty
toward victims of the recent earthquake
in Kingston are made against Sir Al
1red Jones and members of his party OF
1itled and prominent Engllshmen. by
Airs. Chalmers NJ. Craig. wife of IA
wealthy retired broker. of this city, who
was "a witness 90 the disaster. She de-
cIares Sir Alfred Jones ordered from
his steamer, the Port Kingston, many
injured victims who had been carried
. there Tor treatment. because their
screams ana sIuans annoyed the Zine
ladies' OF his party. Even the slightest
AHA 10 these victims was denied By the
English party, according 10 Mrs. Craig.
Her version ot what occurred ian
kingston also throws q new light GA
Governor SWrtteuhams action ina ask
ing the Withdrawal of the American
sailors and marines from Kingston Mrs
craig believes IL was a desire on the
governors part 10 curry favor with Sir
aired Jones which led him 10 send
las now famous letter 20 Admiral Davis.
After The shock many wounded were
carried on board the Port Kingston, de-
serlbed by Airs Craig as Sir Alfred =
own vessel There The surgeon aud
~" NoUAs t.HSli5umru pressed into
service worked Tor hours umputaIins
Anhs- Anrstuedcs gave out and many
victims were operated ou while Jhry
were conscious some died under the
knife
And through IL an Sir Alfred and his
line ladies and gentlemen WIurd and
dined and made merry. Mrs. Craig is
quoted as saying. The LiEu-bred ladies
Iripp4d across bloody decks regardless
al the dreadIaI scenes about them.
In Jle morning some of tile ladies
complained Go Sir Alfred that the Shrieks
and Broaus OF JIr sufferers disturbed
their rest no please them Sir Alfred
ordered every stranger, we'll ca injured,
removed from the vessel His surgeon
pleaded with him 90 uo purpose. and We
saw the poor victims "I the rdrihq
carried from the vessel ana laid in lines
ou Jl+ wharf
Airs. Craig says food was denied tie
suuerFIs lN Sir Alfred and that workers
VINO applied 10 him Ior refreshments
were refused.
OF Governor Swetteuham. Airs. craig
said.
Il think his action was somewhat in
hueEced hy desire 10 stand well with
6ir Alfred Jones. who dominated ia
ruaiC1.'
The Washington times., 1907-01-22
HOLDING EXAMINATIONS
FOR TEACHERS VACANCY

Oral examinations in mathematics are
today being held in the Franklin School
for the purpose OF filling the position Of
instructor OF mathematics in the Nc
Kinley Mammal Training School. Writ
ten examinations were held yesterday
in the Central High School. Five ap-
plicants We're registered and will be put
through the oral work today.
The Washington times., 1907-01-22
.LETCHNERE SAWS
BAR Of HIS CELL
Museum Robbers Plan to
Escape District Jail IS
Discovered.

because OF the failure OF a confederate
20 carry cut his part OF an agreement.
Clarendon Henri. alias EDWIN I.etch-
mere, did not succeed IN escaping from
the District jail LAST Thursday night.
Henri was arrested about Two weeks
ago By detectives from The Central OF
flee GA a charge OF stealing valuable
minerals aud ores from the exhibits AT
the National Museum
Friday morning James Caragau, "a
guard was making his round in the
south wing. on the easr side OF the JAIL
when be discovered that one of the bars
Of Henri eelI had been sawed through.
tdldEdus attention Was attracted to
the cell by "a number of marks ard
scratches just below the window lie
made an examination. and found that
the bar lad been replaced and tie
break filled with soap,
After making sure that tile prisoner
was ia lls cell. Carasau notified War
den Harris and ara lHvestlga ton was
started. Henri was searched. and ia
MS pockets were found razor blade
and the spring or steel brace. frequently
Ssed for supporting tae luSt-p in certain
Kinds OF shoes. This spring had been
converted lnJb saw by hacking the
edge with the razor blade. Win tuis
imprGFIsed saw he had succeeded ia
cutting one az the bars away. making
an opening large enough for a man 10
crawl Through. after which he could
drop 20 the moor below. a distance Of
several feet-
questioned about the matter. Henri
admitted to Warden Harris that the
razor blade had been passed 10 him by
a confederate. and the steel he had
taken from his shoe.
According 10 the s,0ry Told by the
prisourr. the confederate had visited
him Thursday, and passed The razor
blade through the bars. Henri was 10
saw his Way out OF the cell let himse.f
down into the corridor, and the COnfed-
crate was To saw the bars Of one Of the
jail windows from the on Zee.
Henri got down TO the corridor, but
found the bars OF the outside window
were sim intact
The Washington times., 1907-01-22
ROOT IS MIXING
WORK AND PLAY

OTTAWA. Jan. 22.-Secretary Root Is
mixing business and pleasure in equal
quantities. Since his arrival here, the
American Secretary OF State has dis
cussed international questions with
Loid Grey, governor general: A. p.
Avlesworth. minister OF Justice; the
premier, and Air, borden, leader OF the
opposition
Dir. Root vas guest OF honor last night
a. 2 dinner given by Lord Grey. During
the day ne was sightseeing on the o.
taWa river.
The Washington times., 1907-01-22
DR.. KAYNE PRESSES SUIT
ASKING $4,000 DAMAGES

DIP. Alfred Kayue. whose wife was
placed In the Laurel. Md. sanitarium
at the instance Of her father, the Ham
d. 'rton. y. J.. capitalist, declares he has
not foregone his intentions 10 bring suit
for Sl0,o0 damages against Or. j. e.
Cogg1u and DR. De Wees. % the sanI-
taTlum. lie reasSerts that his wife was
Illegally confined therein and he does
not propose 10 gloss the affair over. lie
SAYS his fatler-lu-laW wishes will
have no bearing on the matter He
states his attorneys, Ambrose & StutIeF.
have been instructed 10 file the papers
in the proceedings this week.
The Washington times., 1907-01-22
Marriage Licenses.

George G. Ross, Macon. Ca, ard Fan
ME Heiberser, or this city
Robert =. Odellas ana Hattie l.
Berry.
Frank :. MarasciO ana Teresa Alasino.
Paul J. Gilbert and Frances l. Heller,
both or York. Pa
George Matthews and Mamie BoIdeu.
William Duukeriey. san Juan Porto
Rico. and Florence Joyce, of thi- civ
Leon ii. Schamert. Br0Wuvilie.' Pa
and Edith Y. Cutsail, of this CITY
Henry II, Curtis and Ethel 4. Aenson,
both or Oakton. Va.
Edgar y. Whitman and AureIia
TTumbulI.