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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23
ALBERT BECOMES
KING OF BELGIANS
Humanity and Justice in the
Congo Pledged in IN
augural Speech.

BRUSSELS, Dec. 23.-Prince Albert
became King Albert Of Belgium today,
the oath OF Office being administered IN
Parliament Hall in the presence OF
tho ministry the chief officials of Bel
GUM. Albert's wife, Processes CIemeu-
tine and Stephanie, daughters of the
late King Leopold, and a distinguished
gathering thai completely filed the in
augural chamber. Many foreign repre-
sentatives witnessed the ceremony, IN
Guiding United States Minister Lane
As the Belgian ceremony does not in
clude a coronation, Albert became King
in fact as well as in name the moment
the oath Of office was administered.
In his inaugural speech from the
throne. King Albert took occasion 10
defend the Belgian government and the
late King from the worldwide Attacks
made upon them for Belgium's course
in the Congo.
He declared that be intended to con-
tinue "Belgium's policy Of humanity
and justice in the further colonization
Of the Congo No nation Is entitled 70
doubt our good intentions IN the Congo.
We have great work 10 perform there,
and viii give to it our very vest ad-
ministrative abilities"
Princess Louise, another daughter Of
Leopold, returned to Budapest today
She announced that preparations for
the contest Of LeOpold's will are prog
ressing favOra bly,.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23

More than fo.o0o pupils or tho wash
inEtou public schools arc ringing out this
years lost day ~ school with programs
eff SONGS. rr-itauoDs. plays. santa Claus
celebrations. and tho usual ceremonies
apyroyrIat, ta She Nulotde season Of the
ycar Tho schools CLOSED today for the
Holidays. aud Will NOT reopen until Jan
ual-. s.
can't James r.. oyster starte the
Christmas bali rollins. by stopping his
s,r.seslcs Cor r,orc school appropriations
frst Ions enough 60 send his personal
erc-unEs and those OF every member OF
f1,,, Rrar3 at I55ucatiou 20 every pupil
and ro,pIc>c connected with the public
schools Captain oyster expressed the
thanks of tho officials for the WORK
tr,f ras been accomplished during the
raSi wear. and hope that the coming
wears would oe a rocord-nre9Ker I'm every
vav III benefit 60 tho system.
Al Normal school No. I this morning
tro irrespective teachers and pupils from
"a number OF the grades az the tfanhHh
buudiuE entered with enthusiasm INTO
n program of recitations and readings,
AS was the case az all the grade schoo,S
fhroughout the District. Byrd = .Chtist-
mas carol" and the story OF me re-
Mobilization Of ScrOOEe. were the IaNoT-
ties
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23

Garfand's Story, fairly Ieaped from the
nia1o yynCn thus aCcOsted and struck
me. c11estiouer in the face. Mrs Gar
land admits that she began 70 WELD
ber rarasoI With all the feminine
strength she possessed and the senior
IS said to have sought safety in flight
THE senior has never Indicated any de-
sirf to break the engagement, so Mrs.
Garland SAYS, and perfect amity existed
between the, two until the Central
American sent officers to the former
Uruguayan legation two weeks ago.
Charge Not Pressed.
The charge made at that time has not
vet been pressed by the senior. although
he intimated TO Assistant District At
torney Given that he win demand legal
satisfaction for the parasol denoue-
ment
senior Frias says that Mrs. Garland
became angry when he left her home
He declares he did not know what the
ARRAY at the Corcoran street residence
was about until 80 was all over.
Mrs. Garland. then known as Miss
Louise Scott, was in the limelight about
two years ago by reason Of a fight be
tween Senior Garland, then stationed at
washington, and a newspaper CORE
spondent This affray occurred in front
of the De Soto apartments. The matter
was dropped by both parties and later
news came that Miss Scott and Garland
had been married IN California, where
the latter now Is understood TO be.
MI Given gave notice in Police Cours
this morning that II the bond was re-
duced other charges would have to b
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23
PUPILS QUIT BOOKS
FOR YULETIDE REST
Students in Public Schools Make Last Day Of Old Year
Memorable by Program of Song
and Plays

Central High School, probably had the
most prctcntious program. The dram
attic club gave a play. Another oar
Fairy Tale" written by member OF
the faculty The plot hinged about the
name of the real dtscOverer Of the Norlh
Pole
Western High Schools dignihed seniors
strayed from the usual program that
has heretofore marked the closing Re
sides the program Of singing and speak
ing "a reception was given Several nun
dred former WeSternerS were on manu-
TO talk over the good old times.
Az Business High the pupils gathered
in the assembly hall to hear a pro ram
of SONGS and reCitatiOns prepared by
Mrs Merrill a member Of the faculty;
Tho Mckinley Manual Tanning School
students We're entertained with play
Mr. Bob" given by the Technical
Dramatic club.
But II WAS at Eastern High, on Capt.
toi Hin that the real. Old-fashioned
Christmas celebration was held At !
o'clock the members Of Glasses O. ali
four Years marched TO the exhibition
hall to receive presents from the hands
of santa Claus himself. There was a
present for every student hanging on a
liant evergreen tree. Following tho DIS
fribution Of presents, Frank Woodneld'
a rpe,er of the senior class, recited an
original poem entitled Christmas The
pr0gram concluded with songs and
readings.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23
JURY TRIAL ASKED
FOR MRS. GARLAND
Self-Defense Her Excuse for
Striking Senior Min
E FriaS.

Demanding q jury trial. which post
pones the hearing Tor several weeks,
Mrs Florence Garland appeared I'm Po-
lice Court this morning In answer %
the charge OF administering n DaraTCl
cbastisement TO her reputed fUuCo.
Senior Alberto Mn INrfas. secretary ana
charge d'affaires ad interim of the
Uruguaysn legation
Mrs. Garland entered tho formal pIcS
Of not guilty, although not denying out
side CT court that she found It ueccs-
sary. she declares in self protection. TO
administer a few blows upon tho face
Of the senior. by whom she says she Was
first attacked The rather exciting cpl
Eode occurred at the home OF Mrs Mary
G. RIfImore, lib CorcOran street, where
the Central American diplomat is at
presented quartored.
The senior himself, who Is said 20 he
snfferfng from a few slight facial
bruises and a rufhed dignity, did not
puDear in court. Mrs. Garland. pre-
possessing, perfectly at ease. and conf
dent OF ultimate vindioatiOn, was on
hand with her attorney, Charles b.
D8gsz- as soon as the court convened
Proceedings Brief.
ortEsde OF the demand for jury trial,
ne court proceedings were snort. De-
ing enlfvenad by a small tilt between
Prosecuting Attorney Given and Mr..
Digs as 70 a reduction in the amount
OF bond affixed for MIS-. Garland's
nbeuation yesterday. Mr.. DISCS in
sisted that $1,000 for an ordinary as
salalt case was excessive Judge Kim
ball finally decided 20 let bond matters
reuain as they are.
According to Mrs. Garland, who says
ehsA she is endeavoring 20 get a d.
voTue from her present husband, who IS
also an erstwhile diplomat with hand
some face and a Latin accent, she met
her hancs at the BIiImore residence
yesterday by accident. Formerly Senior
Friae had boarded AZ Mrs. GarIand's
home. Z117 California avenue. Had Mrs.
Garland known thai he was at present
FIXING at the Corcoran street address,
where she went to Pay a social visit,
Mrs. Garland declares that she never
vsou1d have gone there.
Binding him, however, Mrs. Garland
says she demanded to know what the
seaor Intended doing TO right the wrong
he had peTpetrated q couple Of week
ago WHEN he had a warrant issued for
her on the charge Of retaining snme
5exge1Ty. The two rings, Mrs. Garlnd
sagH. bed been given hev by the d5pio-
mat and she resented his forcible at
tempt 70 regain them
Anyway the senior, according 70 mrs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23

officers Of the army and navy were
present to attest the sympathy OF this
Government to the people and govern
ment OF Belgium
The service was similar to others held
In all the leading capitals OF Europe
today. II was arranged by the Belgian
minister to the United States, Count
Conrad De Buisseret who sent the in
vitations through the state Department.
Mgr. FalcOnio. the papal delegate to
the United States, presided in the place
Of Cardinal Gibbons, who was detained
i'm Baltimore. The service consisted Of
tine requiem high mass. with the Gregor-
ian chant. The Rev. y. l.. Buckley, as
sistant pastor Of St Matthew's Church.
celebrated the mass, with the Rev John
Cooper, also Of St. Matthews, as deacon,
and the Rev. A A. Beavens. of ImmaCu-
late Conception, as subdeacon. At tho
end Of the service absolutiOn was given
by the apostolic delegate
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23
Late Monarch Honored

President Taft, the members Of the
Cabinet and the Diplomatic Corps in
W ashfngton paid tribute to the memory
OF his majesty. Leopold II, King Of the
Belg1ans, at the solemn high reduie n
mass for the repose Of that monarch 8
soul at St. Matthews Catholic Church
TINS morning In addition to the Presi-
dent the justices OF the United States
supreme Court, members Of Congress,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23

made against Mrs. Garland concerning
threats she is alleged TO have made
ne advised NOT having any more no
torietv than possible about the case,
vVba-crpOu Attorney Diggs said that
tLere was no desire on his client part
70 omit the affair. and that a trial
y,-as demanded by Mrs. Scott. Mr.. Given
said he was misunderstood. that he
didn't mean TO quiet anything, but
he did deplore so much newspaper no
toriety over an ordinary assault case
and the legal tilt ended.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23
RECEIVERS NAMED
FOR LEWIS MILLER

Receivers were today appointed to
take charge OF the furniture business OF
Lewis S. Miller, at ~ K street north
west.
In honorlng the petition OF creditors
who allege hat Mr.. Miller committed
an act Of insolvency on November D.
last bv attempting TO prefer George
Tvrnan over other creditors by the pay
ment TO him Of 800. Justice Anderson
appointed Byron U. Graham and Joseph
Salmon receivers
Their bond was fixed IN the sum Of
50 600
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23
WILL MEET TONIGHT.

The regular monthly meeting Of Ban
croft Council. No. 466. National Union,
VIII be held tonight at 7:So, Typographi-
cal Temple.
Officers for the ensuing year VIII be
elected
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23
Solid Gold Cuff.
Buttons, Plain or
Set with Diamonds

SOLID GOLD CUFF
BUTTON S-Plain or
fancy-...-... S7.5O up
SOLID GOLD CUFF
BUTTON S-Set with
diamonds. $3.50 IN
Solid Gold Watch Fobs .
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-23

The well-knOwn $50 copyright books
are soc. At f7c are superior cloth bound
selections of Henty, Alger, Optic, and other
famous authors of boys and girls books. Al
1OC for choice are the Hurt bOOkS-the out
come of this busiest of all holidays
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-15
Professional Way of Makng Rosettes.

Chiffon and ribbon rosettes used frequently n
the decoration OF these gowns. The girl may
TO know how these made
professionally, IN order that she may dupli
cate them her frock
These rosettes must be made methodically and not
at ali n haphazard way If good desired
double rosette OF chiffon with made
buds fsvorites for frock garnure catching
the folds OF the washerwoman's nounce" together
Chiffon is double width. Halve II in center
reserving each half for rosette Fold
long edges OF the chiffon bringing them together
imaginary long line Blasting them in place
will easier Then fold order
give the double tuck effect
With needle and double thread gather finely
the upper turned in edges OF the tuck.
curely leaving the double rae thus formed about ak
inches IN length. 1t Will be easy to shape into
double rosette, each end turning in opposite drec-
ton TO the other and forming and being sewed
into place at the
Each satin bud Is composed of three rose petals.
Cut the ribbon into twelve inch lengths The ribbon
must be inch wide and It will require twothirds of
yard. Now fold OF the twelve pieces OF ribbon
double, roll back fold lightly
almost invisibly place. ~,
The second stage is 70 gather the lower edge and
together tightly possible. The next point
when three petals have been made place petal
around the side edge OF another and third petal
around half around the first together.
This finishes the rosebud
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-15
Scare Becomes Mere Discussion.

The scare about the ten yard skirts at present
dropped into mere discussion of what the styles may
lead to later be sure number wide-extrene-
ly wdeskirts shown the best shops, but they do
not take on the exravagant proportions that pre-
dicted last sfng At five yards is considered
wide skirt. while few the best models
decided flare to give them the effect of being
wider number of the decidedly models show the
skirt shirred o the waast
The favorfte coors In these new models are OF the
amethyst order somewhat on shade of wood rose
1t is promised however that blue graysh
will be the fashionable shade fall wear.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-15
Novelty MARKS the Draping.

They are draped in all manner OF novel
fashion. sometimes laid around the natural
waistline in front and dropping low in the
back, as shown in the Illustrations. They
usually end in g big, splashy bow.
Ribbons Of gold and silver are frequently
used. but the soft. shimmery satin ribbons
ana the velvet IN all widths. or the ribbons
with the blurred pompadour flowers are con-
Eidered much more smart
Another ribbon fancy OF the season is TO
have vividly colored satin. drawn under and
through laces and breaking out IN the most
slluring little bows. Only the most brilliant
y coiored ribbons are chosen for this fancy
however, intense grass green. a queer vivid
blue and the most peculiarly shaded pinkish
lavender which is trying to any one who has
not q perfect skin
To be properly up to date in these new
gowns one must give the impression OF being
enwrapped IN yards and yards OF material
but 1t must at the form perfectly, give prac-
tically no sign Of seams and be dotted here
and there with Some sort of ribbon decora-
ton These dresses must practically be
person for whom they are intended, pinn
with care
A princess lining Of fauitleSs At Sc +ba
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-15
The Flat Bon< Is Most Frequently Seen

with quick fingers due regard for exactude of
detail and finish
supply of wooden molds in different sizes will be
the first thing necessary small rings frame
work of skeleton buttons any sort of ribbon
material may be used providing it with the
or the blouse for which buttons intended If
the maker Is artistic beautiful effects will be
First cut round of the material rather larger than
the mold, marking the mold 1t white
cotton, and If the button this
done next The line of cotton will show
the button small pad of wool cotton placed
under the stuff and tho mold often helps make
the button stand out better
Skirts are cut circular showing fullness at
the hem but are sheath fitting where they join
bodice at the elongated waist line This slender hip line
is varied by the Introduction of panel and paits
of the models
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-15

Thus far there has been no change in the
sleeve form. designers generally holding to
the full length fitting sleeve. The only vari-
atoms from this are small undersleeves or
puffs at the wrists, this latter sometimes
taking the effect of an extremely modified
bishop sleeve. Any variation from the plain.
tight sleeve however is merely incidental
AS yet there has been no definite indication
of a change from the present sleeve form.
Later in the season undoubtedly the old time
bishop sleeve will return
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-15
Tho Piece Suits Close Fitting.

The newest two piece suits will carry
Jackets from forty to forty-fve inches long.
The fern will be close fitting, the tendency
being much more towards outlining than
concealing the figure. This effect is de-
.scribed by one of the best Paris houses as
seven-eighths fitting.
Many Of these new coats are character
lied by the peculiar shaping of the gcres.
There is often decided change in the shaping
of the under arm and side back seams In
some of the new models the conventional
under arm seam has been entirely eEmi-
mated and in its place are underlapping and
overlapping side gores-many of which a
In the back of certain OF the new,
seam is dropped to the under arm and Il
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-15

Sew the rosebud deeply into each center OF the
chtnon rosette There viii be four buds In all two to
rosette make the rosettes one-eghth q yard of
fairly heavy Will be required make the ef-
fectve rosette with crushed grde streaers that
seen the lingerie frocks viii
and onealf yards the girdle, rosettes gen
erous ends Use ribbon inches wide In making
this rosette remember gather only single thickness
Of the ribbon at time. never the double thickness.
FIRST measure enough ribbon for the grd.e any
where from thirty thirty-six inches. marking
pin Then from pin mark OF i've loops. with pins
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-15
The 7aSSeIed
Small Bow for
the Neck IS
AGAIN In EyOHn

new frocks and are often fash
toned of ribbon. Where velvet
ribbon'is used it is generally given
touch of hand embroidery. The
manufacturing OF these buttons
at home is an easy and attractive
task. the success of which depends
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-15
Buttons Fashioned of Ribbon.

To make rosette in knotted effect it should be
required of three-eighths inch ribbon Cut in two
five yard lengths. Begin knot the ribbon tying
single tight knot three inches
this is completed form loops of the ribbon having the
at the outside OF the loop sewing the
fully in straight line. after another Coil into
rosctte and lightly into place at the back of the
rosette.
Buttons. too. play such important part in these
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-15
Shaped Into Rosettc or Bon.

OHuPcu THO INOScuc O DUW.
Don't the ribbon slip the length of the ribbon
entirely around the tight center and down
through the loose loop just Pull through tightly
Slash the ribbon diagonaly, leaving the
one-half inches at the longest point.
You will and that you have charming cluster
of loops which be shaped by coaxing into round
pulled into long bow The remaining ribbon
should together little the center
bed attached part of the rosette by needle
and The of the streamer should be sashed
dagonay. being shorter than the other The soft
girdIes
the fiat, stiff and typical shoe bow that is
in adjoining the Moyen Age models, shown
this page, one-half yard of ribbon and
eighth inches wide Cut two pieces four and onehalf
long for the bows and pieces three inches
long for the center pieces
Fold four and one-half inch piece into stiff bow
and place fold plat lengthwise in
three piece and pass the center Of the
stin bow. finishing neatly the with little bulk
possible white ribbon black velvet should
be used for these bows
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-15
Qxa1rat ar7d Old FzehIor7ed EkRect

Among the many materials that Paris is advancing
as desirable for these suits addition to broad
cloths in the shades, serges stripes wide
vale chevots. two dagOnas homespuns in neangs
and new cord The novelty Will be repre-
sented in the finish Diagonas
and cheviots viii be we'll represented
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-15

SHOWN in bewildering confusion on the new
est Paris models.
All these frocks are representative OF the
newest style tendency, being OF the type
known as Moyen Age. They are nearly all
developed IN soft materials Ike cashmere
De sole. with touches OF embroidery II self
tone entirely covering many OF the new long
wasted bodice portions and also the sleeves.
The elongated waist line is accumulated by
the introduction OF a low sash bow-the sash
bow. It is said. portending the return of the
hustle. In some models this bow ties about
the lower edge OF the bodice, while In others
the ends almost touch the edges Of the hem.
These sashes come TO q deep point in front.
Sashes often supply in a most satisfactory
manner the touch Of color that is thought
necessary on the lingerie ard soft silk dresses.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-15

and one-haH inches apart. The loops
should be about three and one-fourth inches
long. Do cut the ribbon but the first 4
pin begin crush plat it. holding 1t oh
tween the thumb and forefngers of the
hand. upper loop, turning the rib
away from and with the aid of the right hand
crush together the ribbon at the next pin mark
ribbon be without wrong side form the lower
loop by turning the ribbon always away from you.
Gather 1T into place at the next pin marking
again between the thumb and forehnger
II the ribbon has a right and wrong side after
upper loop been formed twist right
facing then proceed already directed
repeat until and two lower
Wind piece OF strong thread around the
loop and tie
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-15

ARTS has gone ribbon mad.
Cabochons knots. fiat bows.
streamers, sashes OF eli kinds,
dangling loops, straight folds.
rosettes. narrow loops Of ribbon
caught with tiny buckles are
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-07-28

sOYO MARU, Jap. s. s., from Hon. for
Japan, July g.
SHERIDAN, U. S. A. T., ar. s. F. from
Hon., July IA.
ST. LOUIS, U. s. s., from Hon. for
Suva and Samoa, July 4.
STE. KATHERINE, Am. bk., from
Hon. for S. f., July 10.
SIBERIA, Am. S. s., ar. Yokohama
from Hon., June 81.
TENYO MARU, Jap. S. S., from s. F.
for Hon., July 81.
T. p. EMIGH, Am. bkt., Irsen, from
Seattle for Mazatlan, May IL.
THOMAS, U. s. A, T., from Hon. fo1
Manila, July Is.
TEXAN, Am. S. S., from Seattle for
Hon, July "a.
vIRGINIAN, Am. s. s., ar. S. F. from
Salina Cruz, July 25.
WASHTENAW, tank S. S., Graham
from Port San Luis for Kahului
June 49,
w, FL. MARSTON, Am. schr., ar. Hilo
from s. F., July 2.
VIM. P. FRYE, Am. sp., ar. Philadel
phia from Hon., June "a.
w. F. CAIRNS, Am. bk., ar. Port Town.
send from Kahului, April IL.
YEDDO. Br. S. s., from Hon. fol
Newcastle. June Is.