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The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

No woman really likes to realize
that the ever useful bolero is going
out of fashion-for a time at least!
This little garment is so essentially
practical and so generally becoming
that we have come to regard it as an
old and tried friend without which
life would seem hardly possible; and
yet it is very certain that the bolero
is fast disappearing from the arena
of fashion.
The rage for three-quarter coats of
varied styles-continues unabated
and this autumn and winter we shall
see voluminous mantles adopted free
ly. Everything denotes that loose
outer garments, made of the most
pliable materials, will be the leading
novelties of the coming season The
general effect is almost bizarre and
this effec- will be heightened when
we come to wear wraps of crepe de
chine, velvet and furs-mixed. New
ertheless, fragile materials will most
surely form the chief portion of our
autumn and winter wraps
All the coats for the autumn and
early winter-are made with open
fronts. For this reason waistcoats
are, and will continue to be, things of
immense Importance. l have seen
quite number of the dainty little
waistcoats of Irlande, small double
breasted, gilets which open in a V over
frilled shirt front and which are fas-
tened with the most exquisite buttons
of enamel, old paste, quartz set in gun
metal, and so on. There is wonder
full cachet attached to these semi
loose coats and dainty waistcoats.
They recall the sporting" type of gar
ment, but at the same time they are
eminently feminine and picturesque.
| am certain that nearly all the best
of our early winter walking dresses
will show coats of the order just de-
| scribed and, in nine cases out of ten,
| these coats will show long tight
sleeves which will reach quite to the
wrist There can be no doubt about
the coming revival of long sleeves
| for the tailor-made costumes at least
| For afternoon wear we shall still have
elbow sleeves and even those which
DO not reach the elbow, but the long
claim its lost position.
Combinations of color are to be
great features of the coming season,
and will afford opportunities for many
triumphs. and, alas, also for many
failures. One revival is the tor5
which two seasons ago was known as
automobile, and may most easily be
compared to rusty iron, and this is
used with much effect in union with
dark smoke-grey. Smoke-grey alto
gether would seem to have irresistible
charms, and it lends itself with special
grace to decorations of purple. plum.
and deep red and peacock blue, all of
which colors compete most successful
ly for favor of a dull, rather than a
bright. inclination.
Grey has the privilege of clothing
the seated damsel shown in our large
of graduated taffeta reaching just be
low the knees; oxidized silver and
gold embroidery decorate the front
of the bloused bodice, while filet net
forms the undersleeves and the yoke
and the hat is of dark grey chip. trim
med with dark grey roses and two
dark feathers. Grey flowers are mucr
in vogue, and usually these will be
found made of velvet, roses and big
arum lilies being the most favored
blossoms for exploitation under suci
circumstances
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12

The other dress illustrated is OF
plum colop, the skirt of very thin cloth
traced with a silken embroidery to
match, while the coat is, made of
taffeta, alec of the same color. The
vest is OF ecru lace. and novelty is
the quaint sleeve set in deep tucks
The hat Of purple straw is trimmed
with a bristling bunch of feathers,
blue, green and purple, and the style
may be commended to those who are
brave enough to consider seriously. an
immediate desire for autumn clothes.
AS to the controversy which is once
again raging round the STAYS or
mo stays" question, I would question
whether tight lacing has any effect
whatever in improving the figure; as
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12
More Than Pleased

"Weally. detest slang" said Reggy
Boreall.
"Oh. JOY" laughed the pretty girl
with the box of fudge.
There it goes again. If you say.
oh joy again shall go straight home,
l weally shall"
"oh, joy! oh, Joy! oh. joyl"- Chi
cago Daily News.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-12
NeighborIy Affection.

They met on the suburban car.
They were next door neighbors, but
Mrs. Snaggsley and her family were
spending the summer in the country.
"a Mrs. SnaSgsley-Have you had q
pleasant summer, Mrs. Sassem?
Mrs. Sassem-Oh, yes. But when
are you coming back?-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04
Machinists Will Demand
Saturday Half-H Holidays


Recently Emmett l. Adams. on behlf
Of the International Association Of Ma
chlnists, charged with the duty Of look
Ing after the interests OF members OF
HIS organization employed by the United
States and District OF Columbia Gov
ernments in navy yards, arsenals, naval
stations. and other similar work. made
an effort to get the District Commits
sioners to grant the Saturday kalf-holi-
day during July. August, and Septem-
Der to machinists employed at the pump
ing station OF the Water Department
he was unsuccessful in that effort, the
Commissioners deciding that the ma
chiaists are mechanics and do not come
under the provision OF the Saturday
half-holiday. with pay, OF the executive
order applying to United States Govern
ment work; that the District OF Column
bia employees are not employees Of the
ployed by the District, which is a mu-
nicipality, separate and distinct from
the United States Government, and that
the order OF the President does not aD-
ply.
From reliable source It was learned
the past week that Columbia Lodge, No.
ia. International Association Of Ma
ehinists, will take important steps to Sc
sure for their members IN the employ
OF the District Of Columbia government
the benefits Of the half-holiday by going
over the heads of the Commissioners
and ignoring their ultimatum. Just
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04
LARGE PAY ROLLS
AROUSE INTEREST
Business Men Surprised at
Immense Sums Earned
by Union Men.

The statement made in this column
last sunday that the yearly earnings OF
the organized labor wage-earner in the
District or Columbia, based on a con-
sentative estimate that the average
daily wage Of the $500 union men was
S3-5G. amounted in the aggregate 70 S27,-
000,OU0 created widespread interest among
the business men OF the community, as
well as among the wage-earners them
selves. The investigation that resulted
In The data upon which this estimate
was made was published in the Trades
Unionist. the Official organ OF Central
Labor Union and the Trades Council OF
Alexandria.
Few, If any. Of the leaders Of organ
lied labor imagined that their army OF
skilled mechanics were such heavy
weights in the financial and business at
fairs OF The community, earning daily
$500, weekly over half a million dol
lars, anC in a month drawing s., 80, 0OO.
To say that the business men Of the
city were ignorant of this is also true.
The reason the fact was not known was
because no one had ever before taken
the trouble TO investigate the matter,
secure data and reach the conclusion.
-H-aAH-ANARAA
Washington. It has been a condition
for long time. and gives every prom
ise Of Increased figures as the business
interests, constructive. Industrial. and
otherwise. keep pace with the growth Of
the city
When IL g considered that this great
volume II cash paid skilled mechanics
Of the city goes into the Golfers OF the
business houses and into the pockets oI
landlords, with a fair percentage into
property Investments in the way of
homes and in the savings banks. IL can
readily De seen that the union wage
Garner Is a factor in the community 81
no small Importance. and is worthy the
consideration Of all lines Of business
Your highly interesting figures pub
lished last Sunday showing what or
ganized labor earns and spends here, "
said Emmett L. adams, president CT
District Lodge. No. a. International As
sociation OF MacEinists TO the labor rep
resentative OF The Tines, was bota
surprising and highly gratifying in that
IL showed so strongly the Importance
OF union labor in developing. maintain
ing, and promoting the business inter
ests Of the District IN every channel OF
trade. 1 have heard nothing but praise
OF The Times in giving the result Of the
compilation Of facts 10 the public. and
I have talked 10 q large number of
the best thinkers OF the labor move
ment here
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04
REV. \. N. GEREN
GIVEN RECEPTION
The Cosmopolitan Baptist
Church Gives Barbecue
and Picnic.

The Rev. Hiram NJ. Geren. the retir-
ing pastor Of the AnaCostia Baptist
Church, whose pastorate ended last
week, was rendered a reception by the
choir OF the church Friday in the church
parlor. The affair was a complete sur
prise to the pastor. who was invited 70
attend a rehearsal Of the musical or
gapization. He was ushered into the
parlor, which had been Hastily decorated
with palms, and where I table had been
beautifully spread.
Mss Emma Robey, the directress Of
the choir, delivered an address, express
ing the esteem in which the pastor was
held by MS practitioners, and she was
followed by the individual members OF
the organization, who spoke in a SINH
lar strain.
After the serving Of refreshments. the
Rev. mir. Geren replied feelingly to the
greetings. Recitations were rendered
by Miss Emma Hollows and Grover
Moore AMI Joseph Major. Howard Grit
fifth sang z bass solo. Following the
Pre- gram, ali present joined hands and
sang Blessed Be the Tie That Binds. -
The Rev. Mr.. Geren has gone to his
former home in Cleveland, Tenn, where
he was called by the serious illness of
his mother The Rev. Elias Anger, who
came from the Crozier Theological Semi
nary in Chester, Pa. TO assume charge
of the Minnesota Avenue Baptist Mis-
sion, will offciate at the Anaco5tia Bap-
list Church.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04
leX0T1dr1a

Miss Mildred L. O'Meara and A thur
II. Mitchell were married at the par
sonage of Grace Episcopal Church last
week. the Rev. Edgar Carpenter Off
ciating. After the ceremony, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mitchell left on a trip to Atlantic
City.
Miss Fannie Wilson. who, since the
first Introduction Of public schools in
Alexandria, has been a teacher in them,
has ent her resignation 10 X. Kemper
super lntendent Of schools.
L. H. Machen last week attended the
meeting of the State Bar Association,
at the jamestown Exposition.
Miss Rebecea Germond paid visit
to relatives in Richmond last week
Mrs. Jessie Il. Armstrong and her
daughter. Miss Jessie. are visiting at
Ceron Springs.
Miss Annie Z. Hammersley paid a
visit 10 friends in Richmond last week.
James r. Cation last week attended
the meeting of the State Bar AssOcia-
ton at jamestown.
Miss Edith Crump and her friend. Miss
Laws, OF Front Royal. visited the
jamestown Exposition last week.
Charles E. Marshall has decided that
ne will not become q candidate for the
house OF delegates.
Mrs. c. F.. Roberts and her son, Court
land, paid a visit 10 relatives at Fair
fax Courthouse last week
Milton Carlin, of Atlanta, Ga, is Wis
sting his parents in South St. Asaph
street.
Miss Lottie Harrison has as her guest
last week Miss Edith Taylor, OF Cum
berland, Md
Miss Fife Nash. Miss Virginia Nasn.
Miss Flora Ohlert, and Miss Ethel OH
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04
Barbecue and P'Cnic Given
By Cosmopolitan Baptist Church

The third annual barbecue and picnic
of the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church.
which took place at Green Willow Park,
Anacostia, last Thursday, was attended
by a crowd estimated at 5000 persons.
Major Sylvester. Superintendent OF PO-
lice. made the principal address. He
was followed by the Rev. J. 3. Nc
Laughlin. the Rev. Alexander Dennis.
Emmanuel n. Hewlett, and Prof. J. A.
Landlord. who made short addresses.
The barbecue began at 10 o'clock in
the morning and the speaking at 3
O'Clock in the afternoon. The commit
tee In charge OF the affair consisted OF
the Rev S. P. w. Drew. Mrs S. Hall,
Mr.. Mary Z. Roberts. Mrs. Eliza
Campbell. Mrs. Lizzie l. King. and Mrs
Caroline Pollard Others who worked
for its success are:
Dinner table-Mrs. Julia Palmer, Miss
AGa Nelson. Mrs Harrison. Hiss Win
ME Rarrows, Mrs. Martha Johnson. Mrs
Annie Lewis. Mrs. Minnie Lewis. Prof.
T. Fenneu. Mrs. Elsie Mcdonald. Mrs.
Melinda Brundy, and Miss Maria King.
Ice cream table-Mrs. Eliza Little.
Mrs. Lucy Davis, Mrs. /. f. Brooks,
Mrs. Catherine Walker, Mrs. Mildred
HaIney, and Mrs. Ann White.
Soda water ta5Ie-Mrs- sarah Dorsey,
Miss Lottie Brooks. Miss Margaret
Washington, Miss Hattie 2. Ivey, Miss
Lizzie Thompson, and Mr.. Harvey.
Watermelon table-Mrs. Maria White.
Miss Nettie Strother, and Miss Martha
HaCKett
Confectionery table-AIrs. Hattie An
derson and Miss Hattie Evans.
OK roast-George Kelly. Thomas John
sor. John Hlmpey. and Mrs. Lizzie
Pryor.
Snowfall table-Frank Taylor. Miss
Lena Lewis. and Miss Carrie StrotheT.
Merry gO-round-L. Z. Brooks and r.
il. Roberts.
Gatekeepers-J- H Strother, w II.
Parker, and Anthony Peytor.
Pig race-William Warren, Joseph
Barber, and Jasper Thomas.
Special police-Iames Friends, George
Gilmore, Charles Starkes. and Charles
Snowden.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04
THE DERELICT DESTROYER.

Shipping men on both sides OF the
Atlantic have been much gratifed by
the announcement that the Treasury
Department is asking for bids for the
derelict destroyer which was authorized
by the latest Congress. This vessel,
which IS 20 be stationed on the North
Atlantic. Will embody the latest i'm
provements n craft OF her kind. and
viii be capable of cruising for 5000 miles
without repienishing her bunkers She
viii be furnished. the Scientific Ameri-
can says. with powerful searchIights
and a wireless telegraph equipment the
latter TO enable her to receive and give
Information as to the location OF the
derelIcts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04
Br0oklaUd
BAPTIST union
GIVES LAWN -FETE

The Baptist Young Peoples Union
gave a very pleasant lawn fete on Tues
day evening at Twelfth and Newton
streets. A large crowd were present
and the committee reports a very sue
cessful affair
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Blake Clark have left
for few weeks stay at Colonial Beach.
Miss Bessie Clark returned this week
Mrs. F. r, Horner has as her guest
Miss Carrie Minister; Of Bristol, ga.
George Knight has left for Portland
Me, where he viii join his wife who
has been visiting her parents.
Mrs c. H. Molstet and Mrs. T. b.
Lawson were visitors at the James
town Exposition during the past week.
The Misses Bessie, Lucy. and Sarah
Lynch have left for Maine, where they
will spend their summer vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. J. NJ. swingle, Of New
tor street, have returned from Herndon,
Va
Mrs. John O'Connell- and sons aave left
for a vacation In Wisconsin.
Mr. Hurd and daughter. Miss Eva
Hurd, have left for a vacation in Maine.
Col. c. S. Brown and his daughter.
Miss Sarah Brown. viii leave this week
FOR Portland, Maine. where they will
spend vacation with relatives.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04
Plans to Fight Violations
OF the Eight Hour Law

Those leaders OF organized labor who
have made such IA persistent fight for
the strict enforcement OF the eight-hOur
law on ali Government contracts and
work OF whatever nature, find much sat
isfaCtiOa in the recent decision OF tho
Court Of Appeals for the District OF
Columbia IN the case OF the Pennsyl-
vania Bridge Company of Philadelphia,
constructing a bridge for the District
OF Columbia. found guilty Of violation
OF the eight-hour law and fined $50
FOR the offense in three instances. II
Is pointed out that while the executive
officers OF the Government are lax n
enforcing the law where II should De
enforced. tie courts have shown a dis
position, when well-dedned violations Of
the law have been brought before them.
20 render opinions for the enforcement
Of the Law. The case in point is dis
tiuctive in that II is the largest fine
ever imposed for a similar offense-S5G0
for each violation. This decision viii
have the effect Of encouraging the off,
Gals Of the American Federation Of
Labor and other OF its affiliated bodies
to fight offenders more vigorously than
in the past. as they believe that II the
executive officers viii not prosecute Of
tenders. II organized labor will do that
end Of the work ard show up offenders
20 the judiciary, they can secure con-
victiOns and the Observance Of the law.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04
Property Owners to Contest
Awards on Monroe Street

Following the announcement Of the as
sessments of damages and benefits
against property adjoining Monroe and
Harrison streets by the jury appointed
TO consider the condemnation OF the
southern approaches to the Anacostia
bridge by the extension OF Monroe
street. the entire subject has been taken
10 by many of the property owners and
the determination expressed to contest
the awards. The view is that in numer-
of all reason and the necessary napers
looking 20 a protest are being prepared.
According to the figures presented as
the result OF the jury''s award. the ex-
tension of Monroe street would cnst fLe
District $1,000
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04
eD LABOR tD

what form this step will take has not
been announced, but It Is coming.
prominent member Of the organiza-
ton said 10 a Times representative that
the n,en who would be benefited are
smell Numerically. but II being their
just right TO have the half holiday il Is
a matter cf principle the International
American Mdchinists intended 70 night
for
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04

Arthur street. who >Sere visiting rela-
tives at Mt. Airy. near Frederick, Md.
have returned to their respective homes
Mrs. L. ]. Smith and son, Golden, OF
Maple avenue. have gone to spend the
remainder of the summer with relatives
at Washington, Ohio.
DR.. Nicholas ]. Dynan, of the medical
staff of the Government Hospital for
the Insane, left last evening for the i'm
migration station at Ellis Island, ". Y,
where he has been detailed TO assist the
Public Health and Marine Hospital Ser
vice in the examination of aliens who
may be of unsound mind. He will serve
the succeeding six months at Ellis
Island
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04
AnacoStia Red Mans Delegation
Returns From Indians Funeral

The members of the Improved Order
OF Red Men and of the degree of Poca-
hontas. who accompanied the remains
of Andrew John, the Indian who rep
resented the six Nations at Washington
for many years, and whose death &C
Cured recently, TO CattarauSus, n. l.,
for interment. have reached home. John
was a prominent member OF Mineola
Tribe. No. a. l. o. r. NJ, the head
quarters Of which are In Anacostia.
Those who represented the order were
George Baxter, great sachem of the
District and a member Of MineOla Tribe,
No. "A; j. K. Shepherd, and Airs. J. i.
Shepherd.
The funeral services were held on the
Indian reservation, being conducted by
the Rev. Mr.. Fisher, a Presbyterian
minister. The services We're attended
by 600 Indians, many of whom came
from other reservations. An Indian
choir sang the service and an Indian
band of fifteen pieces played a dirge rs
the funeral proceeded The visitors met
at the funeral several Indians who have
become members of MineOla Tribe. and
vino have visited the Anacostia lodge.
An auction sale of property in Ana
costa, in which much interest was
manifested. occur red Friday afternoon
last when six frame dwellings, formerly
owned by Julius w. Toison. were sold.
The sale attracted a large number or
people ana the bidding was spirited.
The frame residence at 315 Monroe street
was sold 10 Mrs Thomas F. William
son, Of Anacostia, Tor $2.s75. The re-
naming five houses are situated on
the Morris road and four OF them We're
bought by James r. Harrison, a local
business man. The fifth was pur-
chased by Martin Wiegand. -Four Of
these were disposed of at S1.6eO each and
the other one for approximately ST. 900
The Minnesota Avenue Baptist Mis-
sion held baptIsmal services last Sun
I day evening in the Baptist Church at
Anacosta. corner Of Fillmore and JEFF
fersoB streets. and the congregations Of
both churches filled the edihce TO its
fullest capacity. Six young ladies. resi-
dents of Twining City, were the candl-
dates. The Rev. Elias Anger ofI1ciated
and preached.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04
4zAnAcOSt1a@Z5

Policeman Theodore Kunza and c. S.
Noblitt nave been sent from No to
the Anacostia precinct.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04
Notes and Personals.

Union carpenters employed by the Dis
trict OF Columbia government have been
granted an advance Of , cents per hour
in wages. from 30 cents an hour, during
the months or July. August. and Sep
TENDER only, which makes their pay
standard scale But the Commissioners
refused 70 grant their request for the
Saturday half holiday, because. az
stated by the Commissioners. that only
during vacation of schools could Re-
pairs 70 buildings be made. and the car
penters could not be allowed 20 lose
the tine. Il is understood from the &c
cision that after September their wages
VIII revert 70 20 cents an hour The
carpenters are far from being pleased.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04

Mrs. Rudolph Behrend has returned
from a three weeks stay al Atlantic
CITY and viii spend the remainder OF
the summer at Buchanan's cottage,
North Brightwood.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04

Mrs. A J. Schuek and daughter. Miss
Esther Schueke. are expected TO return
10 their home. in BrightwOOd. on Mon
day or Tuesday, after a pleasant visit
with relatives and friends in Baltimore
and other parts Of Maryland.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04

Mrs. Thompson. OF Brightwood road,
returned TO her home. Sunday, after Il
very pleasant trip 10 the jamestown Elk
position.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04

Mr. and Mrs l. Behrend celebrated the
third anniversary OF their marriage with
dinner party last Sunday night The
party was madeup Of Mr.. and Mrs. l.
W. Nordlinger. Mr. and Mrs. Meyer
NorGlinger, and Mr.. and Mrs. I. Beh-
rend
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04

Mrs Maggie EngmeR and Miss Bar
bara Schueck spent very pleasant time
with Mrs. GLASGOW at her residence. 1868
Brightwood avenue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04

Iert are spending ten days ct Colonial
Beach.
Miss Ruth Griffin left last week TO
visit her sister, Mrs Walter Sullivan,
in Richmond. Va
Mrs. James Goodwin is spending a
few weeks at Gordcnsville.
Miss Nellie Wattles. Miss Ruth Bry-
ant, and Miss Marian Bryant are at
the jamestown Exposition.
Mrs. W. A. Moore had as her guest
last week Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Roe
OF birmingham, Ala.
Miss Annie Tyler and Miss Leila
Thompson paid a visit to friends in
Danville last week.
The Misses GenzbeTger are at Boyce
for a few weeks.
Miss Mamie Jones is visiting her
cousin, Miss Helen ShrIver, at Union
Mills, Nd
Alderman w. ". BaTenger is at At
lantic City.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04

Charles Schueck spent some time the
past Week with his sisters in Bright
WOOD.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04

Charles Brill, manager Of the villa
Flora Club. EriGf twood. who has been
exceedingly I'll, has recovered. and is
now visiting in Oakland, Nd Mr.. Brill
expects 70 be gone until late IN August.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04

John SchUeck, OF Baltimore. Nd. is
visiting has daughter. Mrs. Engmen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04

Policeman John c. Bum. assigned -
the AnacOstia station for several years
has been transferred to No. 5 station
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-04

Mrs Katie McKetridge IS visiting her
sister, Mrs. Lambraisie, on Brightwood
road