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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-12-07
"The Ginuerbread Man."


'The Gingerbread Man," the fanciful
fairyesque, is as refreshing as a long,
cool draught- of pure, spring water;
It takes us back to Santa Claus land
of our childhood days. Merry laughter
and hearty welcome greets the many
familiar characters of the play. Little
Jack Horner played by Evelyn Francis
Kellogg, Maize by Mango Savori, The
Gingerbread Man by Fred Rite, Simple
Simon portrayed by James H. LIGHTER
and their splendid song hits delighted
thousands in New York, Chicago and
Philadelphia. The original, brilliant
company of 62 players in 1.-The Ginger
bread Man. will be seen here soon,
Particular. attention has been given the
pictorial side of this musical comedy
OF Frederic Ranken and A. Baldwin
Sloane. ! Many of the pictures presents
ed are the most lavish ever given a
play. Santa Claus: land of: the first
act and the cluod effect in the second
one, when Little Jack Horner sings to
the moon, and slowly a crescent moon
swings into view, bearing a. magnif1-
Gently gowned beautiful girl, are mar
wells of scenic sp1endorr At the Ly-
ceum December 13 and IA.
"The Man Of the Hour"
George Broa dhurst's play "The Man
of the Hour" which Managers William
A. Brady and Joseph R. Grismer will
present here at the Lyceum theatre on
next Monday night and continue till
Thursday evening with matinee Wed
nesday, the play treats Of the political
game and all it's 'meshes Of wire pull
ing and trackery. The story is said to
be an interesting one, the characters
are said also to be cleverly drawn,
particularly those of the two rival
political "bosses."> The dialogue is
snappy, and generously sprinkled with
wit Of the particular kind that it is
s nand Mr. Hr01dh'rst h"" ready to
In fact, Mr.. Broadhurst is said to
have written a play that gives promise
Of living, which has been proven. by
the long run the play is Still having
at the Savoy Theatre. New York.
The story tells how Alwyn Bennett
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-07

sash ends. The hats We're on the
Charles ii. order and Of dark Brow,
nalines. with wide, low crowns. The
two long ostrich plumes fell over the
left side.
Hats this season are rather inclined
to be large. but they range from ne
dunn to large and even the smaller
hats appear good sized when trimmed
and in most instances have mushrooms
shaped brims. AS for shape, there is
no limit, The tasteful milliner bends
brims at will.
Poke bonnets will be worn by those
pretty enough to venture such an limo
walton.
Mercerized linen makes the dainty
gown worn by the little girl in the
swing. 1t is of a lovely rose shade
trimmed with white embroidery. \
narrow belt connects the waist and
skirt, and the entire dress is closed at
the back. JUDO CHOLLET.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-07
indians Cling t. Tribal lannuane.


The Euchc Indians. 800 in number.
who live i'll remote part of the Creek
Nation cling to their own language and
marry principally among their own
tribe after being conquered and alb
sorbed by the Creek Indians more than
200 years ago. In some cases an Elleln
may marry a Creek, ana the children
will sneak 10 the father in the Euche
language and 10 the mother In. Creek.
Noah Gregory, Il well known Euche
Indian. in recalling some Of these cir
cumSldnccS. says he eau remember
when his father used to punish him
for talking Creek at home The Creeks
conquered The Euches IN Alabama so
many years ago that the story is only
tradition. the latter being given the
full rights and privileges of the Greek
citizens. Most of the tribe are full
bloods, owing to the fact that they
marry principally among themselves.
The district in which they live is in
the mountainous region of the Creek
Nation. which lies between Weelocha
and point southwest Of Bristow-
Muskogee Cor. Kansas CITY Journal
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-07

at the armholes and top. Many of the
corset covers and skirts are in one
being Joined at the waist line These
are very essential to the perfect fit of
the lingerie gown. 1t is also quite the
fad to have the corset cover and petit
coat trimmed to match This idea is
most effective under sheer summer
gown
A well made light wrap adds ire
mendously to the rounding out of a
smart toilet. Some extremely attractive
styles are shown in cloth and silk com,
binations. A great number of loose
semifitting and tight fitting shapes are
found among the importations.
Tan pongee. with lines of green form
ing check make this an exceedingly
pretty spring costume. The bands are
of the plain pongee. edged with green
velvet. JUDO CHOLLET.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-07

many as an up to date muff. are made
of inch wide ribbon of all lengths that
dangle at will on the shoulder.
For school wear, when the weather
gets warm. brown or blue linens make
Serviceable dresses trimmed with
stitching and worn with black or rec,
tie.
Printed batistes. silk mulls and evc,
dimities show many of the designs
popular in chiffon cloth and silk mus
Inns that have been worn during the
winter. For example. there may ha
groups of fine black stripes set at
rather wide intervals on white
ground and the continuity of this
stripping interrupted by little flower
sprays or tiny floral wreaths of deli
cate colors set into the stripe.
A foreign authority declares blue to
be the prettiest color for children's
frocks-in light shades for indoor wear
and in deeper shades for the street
In tub frocks particularly it would
seem, however, that white is the most
satisfactory and most generally be-
coming These may be worn with col
ored ribbons to change them n little
IL so desired
Here is really fascinating little
model for childs summer frock. 1t
Is of dotted batiste trimmed with en-
broidery. The tiny tot In the picture
wears dress of embroidered founc-
ing JUDO CHOLLET.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-07

They may be worn with either black
or brown stockings. For lightweight
materials, such as voiles, marqusettes.
crepes and silks, fancy short coats are
In demand, with the sleeves just below
the elbow.
The shepherdess hat is to play q
prominent part In the seasons mil.
inery. Straw shapes are no longer
made with a bandeau of the same.
which are heavy and apt to muss tho
hair Most milliners now make them
of wire. covered plain with tulle and
bordered with a narrow bias of vel
vet. This Is sufficiently firm as SUP.
port and to accommodate the small
ruching of tulle or soft dropping bow
of ribbon, which is about the only
trimming vouchsafed them.
In hat colorings brown and purple.
black and white. black and yellow and
green and pink are among the bewil-
dering combinations.
A very Frenchy yet decidedly prac-
tical touch which adds much to the
usefulness of a lingerie petticoat is an
adjustable ruffie of silk buttoned IN
dek vthe lace ruffle.
Here is good apron for the wee
girl to be worn over the frock. II is
made of percale and finished with &
frill of plain white material.
JUDO CHOLLET.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-07
Limit and the Blood

DR.. Oerum Of the Finsen institute at
Copenhagen has carried out a number
Of experiments on the effect of light on
the blood. He has found that darkness
reduces the total amount of blood by
to 3.3 per cent, while decreasing at
the same time the amount of blood con
tanned in the heart. Red light has an
effect like that of darkness, while blue
light IS likely to result in an excess of
blood and an increase in the amount
contained in the heart. Light baths are
likely to increase the amount of blood
In the course of few hours. Darkness
will Increase and intensive light vii,
reduce the blood pressure. Animal.
born In the dark or in red light hay
q greater weight, but only laif IT,.
amount Of blood Of those bors up.,er
normal conditions.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-07

very narrow velvet ribbon. feather
boned and decorated with tiny JET
buckles. The fastening is at the back
under a row of little bows or buckles
The woman who must make one
cloth costume do for many occasions
will be delighted to know that there
are adjustable garnitures both for
dresses and coats. which changes their
whole appearance. One of the most
beautiful of these accessories is of sage
green broadcloth. with blue embroider
ed flowers In the body of the collar
combined with silk braid and blue vel
vet tabs, the whole outlined in black
and gilt and trimmed In buttons OF
sage green. This garniture has long
tabs reaching to the waist.
Plain coat and skirt costumes of
heavy-linen. severely tailored and made
with plated skirts. and semifitting
coats of moderate length are, as usual
much in demand for the summer ward
robe. Soft cream color. straw color
and natural tone lines rival white in
number and popularity.
The sun plated skirt is to the fore
again this season. and the skirt of the
gown illustrated Is of this style. carried
out In old rose chiffon wolfe. The
chemisette and sleeves are Of lace. and
the square tabled hanging bertha is of
a pale shade of pink. toning In with
the old rose and covered with English
JUDO CHOLLET.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-07

influence is evident in the art of max
ing clothes for fashionable women.
Kimono shaped sleeves are q smart
fad
For dressy coat and skirt costumes
this spring crepe de chine and liberty
satin are favorites.
Hand embroidered gowns are seen in
many fabrics. The latest thing is the
embroidered taffeta frock.
A linen butterfly, the markings EN-.
broidered on with linen thread. is a
pretty little French idea to wear with
a linen collar.
The cabbage rose that has adorned
the fashionable winter hat now blooms
on filmy dress goods. which are un
commonly fiowery this year.
Particularly dressy is the skirt OF
the frock illustrated both for wash and
other thin fabrics. The skirt is made
In three sections. each of which is
straight at Its lower edge. The waist
Is dressed up blouse affair and comes
with its sleeves In three lengths.
JUDO CHoLLET.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-07
GLIMPSES OF THE MODE.
For the Postmaster Weddine-Sore
New Corset Covers

Rainbow weddings arc most attrac-
tive, This idea can be carried ont in
two. three. four or five colors if the
bridal procession is sufficiently long.
One couple in pink. two more girls in
mauve, others in green. blue and vel
low or whatever shades are desired are
sure to make charming effect pro
vided the colors are carefully chosen
so as to harmonize perfectly together
Simple tailored suits are showing
almost entirely some sort Of Killed
skirt. often genuine kilt. There will
however, be gored circular models as
well. Coats to be worn with these
skirts are severely tailored. They are
almost without exception single breast
ed, with collars and cuffs of velvet.
often in contrasting colors
All of the new corset covers have a
shaped piece fitted closely over the
hips to do away with unnecessary full
ness. This is ornamented in some way
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-07

OLD ROSE TAFFETA FRoCK-5644, 55s7
OF velvet ribbon around the bottom.
and on vote skirts an equally good eff
feet is obtained with taffeta bands.
IL an embroidered band could be
worked in around the armhole of tie
new waist, one of the most insistent
ideas of the hour would be carried out
Plain pongee color and putty shades
seem to be favorites for spring. A
great many brown and ecru hats, too
appear In spring millinery.
Beltings are beautiful this year. and
among the most attractive shown are
those in Scotch and Roman plaids
The girl with Scotch ancestry can nm,
her lain piaidie' If she looks for Il
among the ribbons or heavier woven
beltings.
The model seen In the cut is We.
adapted for lingerie materials. but in
the present instance the frock is of old
rose taffeta trimmed with ecru valen
clennes lace JUDIC CHOLLET.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-07

LINGERIE DATIsTE AND LACE-4636, 5l01.
or old rose linen waist made simply
with attached white collar and cuffs
is extremely stylish with dark pep
per and salt costume
Unless you intend your jumper suit
to be fancy reception gown it should
be made at least four inches clear Of
the ground, so as to be comfortable
walking length. These gowns are often
cut quite low in front to reveal the
lacey blouse
The mushroom hat that Is going to
be popular, is very trying. for the wear
er will be apt to look either very smart
or equally dowdy, depending not so
much upon her type as the way she
carries herself. for there is actually no
between. A tall figure will become
this dropping style. but her shorter sig
ter. unless possessed of chic. will do
we'll to avoid it.
The use of delicate color contrasts Oh
white or neutral colored linens Is az
pronounced as 1t was last season. This
in the best model is never overdone.
just enough of the contrast being EN-
ployed to give relief and tone to the
general design and trimmings.
Lingerie batiste Is a new material
that is being used extensively for I'M
derwear. The corset cover and drawers
seen in the illustration are of this ma
terial. The corset cover Is especially
well adapted to wear under blouse
waists and is made with frills on the
front, edged with lace.
JUDO CHoLLET.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-07

chase money Under such conditions
the wearing of silk skirt is not the
extravaganza it once was.
Next to white, pale shades. with
shrimp pink in the lead, are colors that
will be favorites next summer. Bright.
est peacock blue appears now and
then in the spring color schemes, but
looks out Of harmony with its sur
roundings.
An unbleached canvas weave of linen
is very popular for shirt waist gowns.
and the dainty model in the picture is
made Of this new fabric.
JUDO CHOLLET.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-07

bow Of white tulle or stock bow OF
oft satin ribbon.
Fascinating are the little square the
n purses shaped like miniature suit
es in tinted leather. They contain
re opera glasses. folded fan. mirror
I'd powder puff.
Plaid belts make smart addition
TO silk blouse when 1t is worn with
q short skirted suit. They are espe-
chilly attractive With harness buckles
Il Hats are actually worn on the head.
not miles above 1t. and the elaborate
cachepeigne of tulle and ribbon is no
more.
The Jumper" frock looks very nice
with pompadour ribbon sash. its
short sleeves and the line of its bodice
outlined with the same. The soft chine
howers are A pleasant change from
tee<fveriasting embroidery and con-
uasf 'lelightfully with the lace blouse
worn with It.
The illustration shows a new corset
cover to he worn by stout women with
hlouses It Is made of white jeans
simply stitched and finished with a Iii.
lie frill of lace
JUDIC CH0LTA2.'
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-07
HERE AND THERE.
CoIored Shirt Waists Popular-Ain.s
For Jumper Costumes,

There Is just chance of the plain
white shirt waist having to forfeit
some of its popularity, for colored and
striped blouses both in silk and wash
material are made up in the very best
materials and style.
Linen. madras and lawn are the most
suitable materials for the severe shirt
waist. but dimity is an attractive fabric
for warm weather shirts. \ deep blue
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-07
FRlEBLEs OF FASHION.
Practical Ideas For Post Easter Brides
maids Costumes.

The bridesmaids at a recent we'd
ding wore empire gowns of white ch:f
fon topped by brown hats, with brown
plumes matching in color the fichu-lik,.
girdles. Two girls wore pale blue sash
eS, four pink and four mauve, but they
all carried mauve and white lilacS.
while satin gir,lies and fichus gave Il
pinafore effect ending in two wide
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-07
MoDISH MATTERS.

Light Tones In Tailored Suits-Japa
nese Influence In Sleeves.
White grounds figured conventional-
ly with black are designs much liked
In the new materials. White with
block. not black with white. is In high
favor among silks and WOODS alike.
The vogue for light tones is deep seat
ed, and the woman given to econom-
ical middle and dark tones for her tai
lor made will find herself dun col
ored figure among her daintily clad
associates
The influence of the orient Is con
stantly being fell in some form or an-
other In the west. Just now Japanese
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-07
MODESTO WRINKLES.
Smart Shoes For the Sunomer-What
the Miiliners Are Doino.

White shoes for summer show no
change from those of last year. Both
pumps and oxford ties are In vogue
and both buckskin and canvas arc In
favor. White calfskin makes a rather
smart shoe, but has never seemed to
be especially popular. Black patert
leather boots, with white canvas o..
calf uppers, are certainly novel. but
too eccentric to be good form.
Brown laced shoes have suddenly be
come popular and are altogether tho
smartest walking shoes at present
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-07
vANITY's VISIONS.
Fascinating Garden Hats - Warm
Weather School Gowns.

A bow of black is the cachet of the
newest models of garden hats for the
coming summer. Wonderful to beho:;.
are these chapeauX. with their COR,
geous and overabundant trimming of
flowers and knots of black velvet The
knots are always placed where their
glory may not be hidden, directly over
the left ear, holding the brm MP at
that point. Their tails, numbering as
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-07
FORECAST OF THE MODE.
Madeira Work For Summer Gowns
Dainty Velvet Dog Collar.

Dainty Velvet Dog Collar.
Madeira work, which Is much like
the brodere anglaise of last summer.
Is coming In on the new waists. Silllier
and more attractive than ever are the
new cottons. though cotton" is no
longer an evidence of their cheapness.
for they are going to make very dressy
gowns.
The proper length of the spring and
summer coats will be about whatever
the wcarer chooses. Some of them end
about the middle of the back. others at
the knee.
A becoming dog collar to. wear with
an evening trock Is of six strands of
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-07
ATTRACTIVE TRIPLES.
Neckwear Hints - Quantity Shaped
Purses-PIaid Belts.

Purses-PIald Belts.
Butterfly ties with ends reaching to
the waist will be worn in the summer
with blouses, and there are lovely
leather belts in light colors. whites.
lavenders and pinks, with buckles OF
enamel, to wear with these same
waists.
Instead OF the bar pins with which
we have been fastening our wells il
the back there are now pretty crescent
shaped pins for this purpose
A charming neckwear touch is found
In black velvet buckle catching down
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-07
WHAT TO WEAR.
One Piece Thin Gowns-various Shades
of Green Worn

One piece frocks are to lead thin
fabrics this season. The hand work
and insertions on the new white ba
tistes and mousselines are exquisite
in workmanship.
Linens are to be more popular than
ever. and predictions are that we are
to see more colored linen than we have
seen in past seasons.
Greens of the almond. lettuce and
reseda shades and various light vel
low tones are more modish than be
coming, but figure prominently in the
French color list.
With the tailored pedestrian suit one
should not wear evening gloves nor
soft dress gloves of any kind. Heavy
kid gloves, usually with one clasp. are
the thing.
Black taffeta skirts are most effec-
lively trimmed with graduated bunds
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-04-07
SART0RIAL NEWS.
Something New Under the Sun-Cre
tonne Parasols-Silk Petticoats.

farasols of brilliantly gay cretonne
are being carried at the winter resorts
This is actually something new under
the sun. and If they take" will make
the landscape gay when next summers
light frocks come in.
III one expects TO give hard wear to
SILK petticoat 1t is false economy to
buy cheap skirt. and one can today
get taffeta in scrviceable quality.
There is firm in New York city that
makes to order black silk petticoats Of
certain taffeta and guarantees them
to stand everyday wear for six months
without splitting or cracking or other
wise showing wear. If they fail to do
this the purchaser receives materials
for new skirt and one-half the pur
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-30
Brief Items Around Town


each month, Only routine business
Was transacted, a
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Cunningham
of North King Street, Hampton, have
Issued Invitations to the marriage or
their daughter, Laura Hope. to DR.. T..
Leslie Eley. Of Nansemond county. The
wedding will take place In the First
Methodist Church, Hampton, on We'd
nesdaY evening. November 9Th. at 6:an
o'clock. ~
The young society. set OF Danyille
will give the first german OF the sea-
son next Friday night, November ST.
The dance will be In honor Of the visit
ing young ladies In that city ss
A fire ealarnl was turned in early
last ght from box as, on the oArnor
OF Leigh and Judah Streets, where
La stable. was found to be In flames.
Tho department easily put the tire
out and the damage WI % small
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-30
INVITED LEE AND GRANT.
Inter Writes Cordinl Letter UeIret.
ting Inability to Review Troops.
Especial to The Times. Dlspatch]

ting Inability to Review Troops.
Especial TO The Times. Dispatch.1
JAMESTOW N Elk It'll ON
GROUNDS. October 29.-It was the
design OF the Pickett Buchanan Camp
Confederate Veterans. to have both
General Fred y. Grant, u. S. A.. and
Captain X. z. Lee U. s. A.. review the
parade OF the Confederate veterans
here last Friday. but neither OF them
could be present. Captain Lee has not
vet been heard from but Mr.. Il. a.
menis for the Grand Camp meeting.
has received the following letter from
General Grant:
MY Dear Mr. Dobie:
Upon my return home this evening
find the very kind invitation extend
ed to myself and staff by the COM
rnittee OF the Grand Camp OF confed-
crate Veterans, and the Virginia Di-
vision. United Sons OF Confederate
Veterans. to review their parade on
Confederate Day, October 25th, at the
jamestown Exposition
81 beg to assure you and the COM
inittec that 1 deeply appreciate the
honor they have shown me in thus IN
wiling me to review the troops and l
only regret the impossibility OF my
YOU on this notable OCCASION.
Once more begging you and the
members OF the committee to accept
my thanks and my deep regrets not
to be With you on Confederate Day,
believe me.
FREDERICK D.. GRANT.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-30

Especial to The Times -Dispatch.J
CHICAGO. I'LL, October 1910
prove that peanuts are the best food
God has given to man, DR.. T. j. Allen.
president Of Aurora Collgc. Aurora,
Ill, has entered the second week of a
sixty days diet of peanuts, which will
demonstrate beyond all doubt. he says.
the supreme value Of the peanut as a
foodstuff. Peanuts and coplous
draughts of water will be his only sus-
tenance for two months
fiveyear.old boy OF Norris, ILL.,.
recently became sick and died after
eating peanuts. A few days later an
Aurora man became Ill after eating
peanut candy. DIR. w. G. Geyer, pres
ident OF the Aurora Board of Health.
attributed the sickness to the peanut.
This aroused the ire OF the Aurora
scientist. and resulted in his making
the offer of himself as day
peanut experiment The professor
wishes II understood that his peanuts
are unroasted.