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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-30
The Clint Of Metallic N
Embroidery on Nost Delicate Gowns

cries by some necromancy OF skill are
made to fall in lovely, flowing lines.
A callot dinner frock of lime green
perro stuff-a monair and worsted weave
which has a crepelike clinging texture
was ineXpressibly graceful, the sort ran
ric being caught mp over a petticoat or
pleated chiffon with loops OF pearl beads.
Another fabric which Grapes most beau
tifuly, and which is a newcomer in the
world of fashion, is knitted silk jersey
cloth. which has satiny sheen and Is
OF exquistely soft. supple texture. some
thing like the fine Italian silk of which
women's undergarments are made. A
white ball gown of this fabric draped
over a satin jupe was embroidered with
white silk floss, the jersey cloth tunic
being softly draped about the figure as
far up as the bust. where pearl en-
broidered banding separated 1t from q
yoke of white mechlin lace
White dotted nets and the all-over laces
are used for fluffy dancing frocks for
debutantes. and these charming frocks
are looped up in adorable, old-fashioned
style with festoons and clusters of tiny
roses and forget-me-nots. the flowers
matching the color of the frock lining
always a very pale tint. Usually these
net dresses have underslips of chiffon.
and sometimes there are two chiffon drops
in different shades of the same color.
producing a very lovely effect.
A delectable debutante frock worn at
a dinner dance last week was Of valen-
ciennes al-over lace threaded with baby
blue velvet ribbon. This lace dress was
mounted over pink chiffon and over the
lace fell a tunic of chiffon in a still paler
pink shade. This blending of pale pink
with baby blue, is very French" and
also very Marie Antoinette-the little
Austrian being very partial to this COM
bination of cOlors in her dainty Tranon
frockS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-30

correct style. and these bands of ribbon
are decorated with beads and metal en-
broideries. following the vogue of richly
decorated Russian-like ornament on all
dress now. The ribbon cOiffure orna-
ment shown is of Dresden ribbon in rose
and violet shades. the pattern being out
lined with silver threads and small pearl
beads. All around the edge goes pip
ing of mauve velvet, through which a
fine wire is run. The ornament is caught
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-30

and thicken the soup, stirring till it boils.
Add the milk, let it boil again. and pour
over the beaten egg, stirring well.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-30

Chiffon is the fetish of fashion just
now 1t is used under and over fabrics
of equal richness, and when pater fami-
lias complains that lit does beat all how
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-30

OMAN is 10 look very meek
this winter with her simple.
fat hairdressing. outlining
the shape Of the head. But,
like most effects of feminine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-30

Fur is immensely popular for evening
wear. and many OF the most fragile even
ing frocks show borders of dark fur.
skunk, sable and lynx being the pets
most generally used. A pink chiffon din
ner gown most simply built with a draped
surplice bodice and long tUnic drapery
was trimmed with bands Of skunk fur
which edged the tunic, and also the very
deep decolletage Of the V-shaped surplice
bodice
gowns coming from Paris now show these
chiffon TUNES bordered with fur and the
style is directly traceable to the Russian
influence now dominating dress. Ermine
also will be more used than in many
seasons, and on evening wraps the costly
and rare white fox is a feature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-30

ment-a huge circle of amber shell. as
large as the rim of drinking tumbler.
which is clapped up against one temple
and pinned fiat to the hair after the man
ner of a shell barrette. Sometimes two OF
these fiat circles of shell are worn. one
at either temple. in weird. Egyptian
effect. The fad for amber ornaments in
dalk hair is quite Partisan, and by the
same token blonde tresses are ornamented
with sparkling jet pins and combs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-30

now.
The first pilgrims to the Paris costume
exhibitions brought back enthusiastic re-
ports of the gorgeousness, beauty and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-02
KUcKERT TO LEAVE
pHYsICAi. DIRECTOR WILL ourT
 LOCAL Y. N. c. 4.
Hesignation Takes Effect Anrfl | A Which Time He Will Leave For Beaumont.
 Texnm.

It became known Monday that F. O. Kuckerts who for the past eighteen months has been. the physical director at the Young Mems Christian Assoein- tion. had tendefed his resignation. Mir. Kuckert win quit the local association April l. and will also quit the work at the same time. He contemplates going in business in Beaumont Texas.
 The physical department. under the retiring director, has made wonderful growth. More persons are participate ing 4n the work of the gymnasium. than at any time in it's history The t8usiness Mems class especially. has been built ii0.
 MT. Kuckert came to Montgomery n September 1907, and as a thorough gymnast, soon attracted the attention nf the Y. M c. A. members He snc- ceeded Lew Van Wilson. who left Mont gomery to, take up a special line of work among the deaf and blind.
 Score of friends will hear with re- gfet that Mir. Kuckert will soon create a vacancy here. The name of the man who will Succeed him has not heen an uounced by the local association.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-02
WILL SUE CASTRO
cHARGE IS INsTTGATENG ATTEMPT
 TO KILL GOMEZ.
The Attorney General of yenesuela win Bring the Suit on TB- strucxlonn of Minister
 af NuserfOx

Caracas. January 2e, via Port of spasn. Trinidad. Feb. 1.---In accordance with instructions from Senor AlcanA tara. Minister of the Interior. the At torney General will bring suit in the high Federal Court against Clpriano Castro. the former President of Vene- zuela. on the charge of having insti- gated the recent attempt to assassinate President Jose vincente Gomez.
 Minister Alcantara's communication to the Attorney General. was accom- panied by a large quantity of docu- rnentary proof. which. It was stated, was collected at the investigation ir- to an abortive plot against the life of Vice President Gomez, the constitu- tional charge Of the presidency"
 Continuing. the Minister says in his communication:
 The documents show that the black conspiracy which happily was frus- trRted by the presence of mind of the supreme magistrate was the result of suggestions, advice and orders of Gen eral Castro.
 According to Article 95 of the con stitution. which gives the Federal Court Jurisdiction In this accusation, this ministry begins the institution of nec- essary proceedings"
 The court already has decided that adequate proof has been furnished for the beginning of the action against General Castro.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-02

win prevent the Influx of JapAnes'e. H further recomniends that the lCalifors mia Legislature pay no attention to
 what is termed -coercet and interfer- ence on the part of President Roose- welt in the aRti-JApanese movementv
 After stating that the Japanese are acquiring lands and property in this and other States. the resolution says:
 The President has seen it to take adyantase of his high 6fice In attempt ing to coerce and intimidate legislation in California upon this subject, and
 whereas. we view with alarm this attempted cncroachment of the Gov erhmept on States rights. therefore. be 1t M
 State of Nevada. represented in Senate and Assembly. dc hereby recommend to the State of California. to pay no att tention whateVer to the admonishfng of the President in this particular. but to go ahead and enact such stringent measures as will absolutely stop forth with the encroachment Of the Japanese and the further acquiring of foothoId In this Nation. and
 ger of war with the Japanese. as is ad-. vanced by those who oppose our views. but believe that If we must have war with the Japanese Empire. sooner or later. now Is better time to lay down our terms to that Empire and teach those arrogant people that American rights cannot be encroached upon and they cannot, nor never will be allowed or given an opportunity to acquire a foothold in this country. or to assim- Hate with our race; and we further cen- sure Theodore Roosevelt. the President of the United States. for his so-cailed interference. in attempting to deprive of California, by threats and coercion from exercising their lawful rights of protecting themselves from the Japanese hordes and be in further
 Resolved. that a copy of this reso- lntion be forwarded to our Represen- tatives in Congress. urging them to use their influence in enacting an exclusion act against tife Japanese and Chinese. which will perpetually exclude them from coming into this country"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-02
STOMACH AGONY
Abolish the Calse, and Misery and Distress of Indig gestion Will
 be a Thing of the Past.

Can indigestion be cured? Tfun- dreds of thousands of people wiso suf- fer from belching gas; biliousness, sour stomach, fullness, nausea shortfiess Of breath. bad taste in mouth, foul breath. nervousness and other distressfng 'symptoms are asking themselves that question daily.
 And if these same sdoubting dyspep. ties could only read the thousands of ksincerei letters from people who once suffered as badly as they do now, but who have been quickly and perinanent- ly cured by the use of Mi-o-na, the mighty dyspepsia remedy. that cures by removing the cause, they would go to D. 0. Fowler this very day and get a large box of Mi-o-na tablets. and start themselves on the right road to health at once.
 The price of Mi-o-na tablets is only 50 cents and E. c. Fowler guarantees them to cure indigestion, or. money back.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-02
FOR THE PUBLIC
New FernsIs< cures coushs,. Colds,
 Brsnchitis and Hoarreae.s in Five Hours.

Much is being done in these days to stop the rzvages of consumption, but probably nothing has been so effective as teaching the public how to break up a cold and cure coughs. bronchitis, tonsilitis. etc. with simple home mixed medicine free from opium. pols- ons, etc. A laxative cough syrup, free from whlslxey and .poisons is the pri,ne q need. A cough indicates Inflammation and coHsestIon and these in turn are due to an excess of waste and poisons In the system. A tonic laxative cough syrup rids the system of congestion while relieving the painful coughing. Get the following and mix at home : one-half ounce fluid wild cherry bark. one ounce compound essence cardIoi and three ounces syrup white pine com pound Shake the bottle and take twenty drops every half hour for four hours Then one-half to one teaspoon ful three or four times daily. Give children less according to age Cut this out and save 1t for some friend
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-02
CAPITALISTS MAY BUILD A RAIL ROAD

Huntsyille. Feb 1-( Especial. )--Prom- inent Tennessee capitalists have ob- tained here a charter for the Nashville Fayetteville and Birmingham Railway Company.
 The capital stock of the corporation Is fixed temporarily at ss0.000, all of which has been subscribed
 The ineorporators are John c. Die mer, N, S, Boone, James A. Moores, s. W. Fleming, Green F. Pitts. J. NJ. Rob ertson and H. k. Bryson. all of whom are wealthy men of Lincoln County, Tenn.
 John c, Diemer has been chosen as president. James A. Moores, secretary. and J. M Robertson. treasurer. Hunts vile Is named as the home office of tha company.
 The new corporation, has been in pro- cess of formation for some time and month of January obtaining rights-of- way. sfs \ It is stated that the right of-way of the old Decatur, Chesapeake ana New Orleans Railway. between Fayetteyille and shelbyville, has already been se- cured.
 Years ago the D. c. and N. O. road built a road between the two Tennes- see towns and then became bankrupt. The line was then acquired by the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway and the rails were removed The grade is still in good condition and its use will save the new corporation thousands of dollars in construction expense.
 The exact route to be chosen between Nashville, Fayetteville and lsirnIlngharc is indefinite, that depending ahogeth her upon the survey 'rs' reports and olror considerations.
 The country fin Northern Alabama ana Middle Tennessee through which the line will pass is rich in mineral ag- ricultural and timber. resources
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-02
ACTION POSTPONED
COURT OF INQUIRY, FOR NEGRO
 SnIDlEHs
senator Mci4aurin VIII Speak on Prnd- tng Measure Today Which Caused
 Senator F0falker ta Postpone
Any Action Vest .ralay.

NennfOf BOfakcr to posfpbne Any Action Vest .rday.
 | Washington. Foo. 1.---when the Sen ate met today, gre1t interest was man. ifested in thesoutcome of MT. Forakers $ effort to have a day designated for the lcnnalderation Of the Aidrich sub bill providing for a court Of inuu'rs to determine which CT the discharged sol diers of the 18th Regiinelt of Infantry should be re-enIig+ d.
 On the Democratic side, there was united opposition to the passage of any measure looking b the re-enlistrent lof the negro soldiers. Democrats ex- pressed the aiew that as several .Kves : tigations have rcsuitsdslin fni,ure to determine the guilt mea Tn the -egi- ment. although 1t was fonnd tiia. men of the regiment '.sh1t Ap" Brownsville it would be Ynanisesttg irppos size Tor any court of 'inqut'y to act ints@,RsHt- iy on the subject unless additional ev- iience could besobtained.
 As a consequence of the unted Democratic oppv;iitioa to any legisia- tion at this session. 1T was evident thPt there would be much slsirmisang to della va vote. Da the Republican side. the sub,bill was made a party measure, and 1t Is expected 1t will receive the full Republican vote.
 Soon after the Senate met. Senator Foraker attempted to have that body begin reconsideration of the sub-bill introduced by Senator Aldrich, author izing the creation of a court of Inquiry to determine the qualifications for re- enlistment of .Iischarged soldiers Of the 25fh Regimentsinyofved in the. BrownsA' ville affray Senator McLAurins of Mis- sissippi, said he would probably speak on the pending measure tomorrow ana MT. Foraker replied that he would post none his motion until then. Repubn- can Senators are said to agree upon the bill but the filIhuster easily would car ry the bill over to the next session be- yond Mir. Foraker's term of service.
 Mir. CuIberson announced that ne wished to amend the pending bill to provide that the findings of the court of oflInQuiry should Do approved by the ,President. Mir Aidrieh promptly re- piled that he would not agree to such an hmendments sas4 J a8 sa
 Mir. Cuiberaon sad that without a provision the court of inquiry would be authorized to reverse an order of the President as commander-in-crief of the army and navy.
 "The bill will go to the President for his approval" suggested Mir. Aidrich.
 MT. Foraker said it should be borne in mind that whatever the bill pro- yides 1t will reflect the will of Cons. gresa which in his judgment. possess ed the right to revoke an order even If issued by the President Ast
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-02
zero in New York.

New York. Feb. i.--Swept by bit. ing northwest wind. New York City to. day experienced the coldest weather oi the winter
 The street temperature was down G zero just before daylight and the offi. cial thermometer on the weather bu. rean registering sAve degrees above zero.
 Two thousand applicants for food and coffee were lined tip at the Bowery Mission during the night. In addition, SIS persons. including twenty four wo- men, were given shelter at the city lodging house and the pier of the char fties department at the foot of East Twenty-sixth street.
 The street cleaning department had 500 men at work removing the snow during the might but when the coli became intense the men suffered so greatly that the work was discontinued
 Eighteen families were driven from their homes In Sa tenement house in East Ssventy-seventh street by a fire early today
 The cold Is general throughout the State. At points in the Adirondacks the mercury was as low as 32 degrees below zero. while in central and West Fern New York the temperatnre wal from three to five degrees below with IS to 20 below In the northern tier oi |coanties. Railway trafiic was not fin. terfered with.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-02
A NEW HOLIDAY.
Senate Passes House Bill on the Lin-
 coin Memorial.

Senate Passes House Bill on the Lin-
 coin Memorial.
 Washington, Febt 1-Without amend ment the Senate today passed the House bill making February 12,-l9O9. the tooth anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, a legal holiday. and recosn- mending its celebration throughout the United States, for which purpose the President Is authorized to Issue a spe- eiaI proclamation.
 The bill also declares that as a part of a National memorial to Lincoln, there may be built a highway from Washington City to the battlefield of Gettysburg. Pa, to be known as eThe Lincoln Way"
 An appropriation of $50,000 Is made for a survey of plans and estimates for such highway.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-02
OIL COMPANY LassEs.
Must Pay Because of Three Dsssss A
 Dksahousa

Washington. Feb. I.--The Supreme Court of the United States today held the waters-Pieree oil Company. oi Missouri, responsible for damages for the death of the wife and two children of Albert B. Delselms, Of Orlando, Okla. thus affirming the decision of the Supreme Court of that State which af- nrmed an award of $f4.Bo0 damages,
 Mrs. DelseIns and the two children were burhed to death on February {. 1909. in q fire which consumed Del selms' house and which. 1t was claim ed. originated in the use of what was supposed to be pure coal oil but it is now contended there was such a large percentage of gasoline as to render # unusually infiamable,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-02
boUIsvILLE,s Pn0NE wAR.
Two Different Courses Decided Upon
 Fly the Cltizens.

Louisville. Ky, Feb. 1.-Two differ ent courses were decided upon by an men who met here tonight to protest against the increased rates of the Cum berland Telephone and Telegraph Com- pany, and to settle the telephone liti- gation which has been agitatiug Louis vile. N
 One body. calling themselves the "Subscribers," withdrew from the first meeting. which styled itself the "Ctti- zens." and endorsed an ordinance mak- ing the maximum rate of the Cumber- land S5.50 a month. The "citizens' :" meeting resolved to go before the Press ident to ask that all discontinue the use. Of the Cumberland phones. The meeting had been called by the Louis vile Commercial Club to reach an ami- cable method of solving the muddls
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-02
MAY HE R. c. PORTER.
Unknown Boy whose Memory Has
 Lapaea

Memphis. Tenn. Feb. 1.--After ex- changing telegrams and letters with many cities. the police believe they have identified the youth who applied to the police several weeks ago and asked that he be told who he was. From a description sent them by the boys father, J W. Porter. of ottawa Kan. they are convinced that he is Roy C. Porter, who disappeared from Lathrop, Mo. on January IT. The elder Porter has been asked to come to Memphis and further identify the young man.
 Physicians who have examined hin deeclare his mental condition to ba normal and that he Is suffering from "a lapse of memory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-02

B. Pollock. manager of the marine dee partment. of the Now York Central lines. had been elected vice president and general manager of the Western and Rutland Transit Company. and now Is in full charge of the entire marine interests of the New York Central.
 Ralph C. capIes has been promoted to general agent of tho .traffic depart- ment of the New York centrall lines. bought freight and passenger business. reporting to Charles F. Daiy. vice pres ident of the department.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-02
SCHENECTADY FIRE.

The Central Arcade is a Mass of Rains.
 Schenectady. N. r., Feb. 1.-The Cen tral Arcade. consisting of twenty stores on the ground floor and offices. society rooms and printing plant above. was destroyed by fire early today. The en- tire structure was a mass of ruins
 The loss will reach over S50.000.
 The Central Arcade was formerly the Clue Brothers Machine shop where the famous United States steamer Monitor. which defeated the Merrimac in Hamp- ton Roads during the civil war was built, F
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-02
LAND FRAUD CASES.

Government Expects at Least Three
 Hundred Indictments.
 Muskogee, Ok, Feb. lit was stated today from a reliable source that the government expects the Federal grand jury now in session here to return at least 300 indictments involving from fourteen to twenty persons in the al- legged Muskogee town lot fraud cases F The jury resumed It's session today, examining several witnesses. It Is hoped to have heard all the evidence by Thursday evening next. when it is be- lleved that any indictments that are to be made, win be returned promptly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-02
CAB FARr INCREAsEp.

CIeveIand's Street Railway Patrons
 Must Pay More to Ride. 'T Cleveland. O., Feb. 1.---In accordance with instructions Issued by Judge Fay. tor, of the Federal Court, to the re- ceivers of the entire street railway system of this city, the rate of fare was increased bginning this morning, on all lines except upon those where the franchises specifically provide a rate of not more than 3 cents.
 Approximately two-thirds of the street car patrons are now paying a straight 5 cent fare.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-02
ABOUT LION HUNTING.

AsoOsevelt Arranged for Conference
 With Animal Trai1er.
 Roanoke, Va, Feb. 1,--CoL Francis Ferreri, an animal man, who Is win tering here with large menagerie, today had a telephone communication from the White Honse at Washington, he says, in which President Roosevelt arranged for g. meeting with Colonel Ferreri at the Executive Mansion next week.
 Mr. Roosevelt wishes to talk with the colonel about lion hunting, the ani- mai man having spent some time in the jungles in which the President proposes to seek wild beasts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-02
STEAMER OVERDUE.
CansldeFnble Anxiety Felt for satsty el n Gernnnm Ynaaal

German Vessel,
 Philadelphia. Feb. ls--fhare is con. siderable anxiety over tho safety. of thu German steamship Maria Ricismers now thirty-ohe days out from Grenock Scotland, and more than ten days over. due. The ship carried a crew of thir- ty-two men.
 ITO the recent storms shipping ageatf ,ascrlbe the tardiacss of the Ham3urs American liner Louise from HambufKs the Cosmopolitan liner Canadia from Rotterdam and the Atlantic transport diner Montana from London. They are from two to four days overdue but are expected to make port today,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-02
TAFT FIXES DATE
 FOR BIRMINGHAM VISIT

Birmingham, Feb. IA eablegran from c1lebra, Panama, addressed to General Rufus>N. Rhodes, editor of The Birmingham News today stated that President-elect Taft would arrive in Birmingham on the morning of Feb r,iary 13 from New Orleans
 Preparations are in hand for a big dem6nstrationN and entertainment for the next President on that date.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-02
AIanked Men Raid snIoon,

Goldfelds, New. Feb. 1---Three mack ed men tonight held up the Mohawk saloon, one of the largest establish nients of it's kind here. and robbed the place of over Ss.000. Twenty men in the place at the time were compelled to line up while the robbers opened tho safe They were not further molested The robbers escaped.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-02
Ront in Hot sprfnrn.

Hot Springs. Ark, Feb. Limited States Senator-elect Elihu Root. of New York, took his first bath in the waters here today Immediately afterwards he retired to his room and spent the re- inainder of the morning In caring for his correspondence. This afternoon he was shown about the city by a deleEa- tinn of citiEens.