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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-06
WOMEN TENNIS
PLAYERS RANKING

The initial steps have been taken oH
women lawn tennis players to prohu'-
gate ranking for themselves sihliiar
10 the classification of the men players
The subject has been discussed among
thcm since two weeks ago. Wnen 1t was
known that DIR. =. X. Hawk, CHAIRMAN
of the national ranking committee ana
his associates would again pass the rat
ing of the women of this country. De
spfte the fact that the women had prac-
ticallv received a promise of ranking
from the national association for the last
two years.
While the plans have not fuiiH MA
tured Mrs. Barger-Nallach. the pfeSenl
holder of the national championship
title is expected to head the women
committee Mrs. John Jacob Astor Is
also likely to serve upon the committee
because of her interest in the women
tennis at Newport. the interclty matches.
st. Nicholas rink indoor tournaments
and the more important meetings OF
women on the courts. Miss Elizabeth
III Moore. formerly national champion
Miss May Sutton and Mrs. a. IL Mics
formerly Miss Glover Boldly are among
those whose help to pass Judgment as
to rankings will be sought in carrying
out the project.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-06
COURT OF PATENT APPEALS.
Hearing on Creative Bill Before
House Judiciary Committee

The first hearing on the bill to provide
for the establishment of a United States
court of patent appeals was held before
the House committee on the judiciary to-
day. The bill is understood TO have the
Endorsement of a majority of the patent
attorneys Of this country. Many local
patent attorneys attended today's hear
ing, but S. p. Fish of Boston and r. F.
TAYLOR of Fort Wayne, Ind. both promi-
nent attorneys. made the principal argu-
ment before the judiciary committee in
favor of the enactment of the proposed
legislation.
The measure provides for chief justice
of the court of patent appeals. to be ap-
pointed by the President, and four ASSOC
ciate justices. to be appointed by the
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the
United States. the whole personnel of the
patent appeals court TO be made up of
Judges collected from the United States
circuit courts.
To-day it was argued that by the selec-
ton of judges from different sections OF
the country. each with his own views
upon the Interpretation of patent law. a
gradual adjustment of ideas and a uni
form patent law throughout the entire
country would eventually result.
The bill provides that the court of pat
ent appeals shall sit in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-06
CHARGES AGAINST wATcHoRN.
President Withdraws Nomination
immigration Commissioner.

President Roosevelt yesterday with
drew from the Senate his nomination,
made Monday, of Robert Watchorn as
commissioner of IMMIGRATION at Ellis
Island. y. Y. At the White House il
was announced that the name had been
withdrawn pending an inquiry into
charges preferred against Mr.. Watchorn.
Members of the Immigration committee
of the Senate intimated that Mr. Watch
orn had made enemies through rigid en-
forcemcnt of the law.
The nomination of Samuel B. Donnelly
of New York as public printer was again
held up by the Senate. YESTERDAY. In
executive session Senator Elkins Of West
Virginia said that Senator Aldrich of
Rhode Island. who was absent at the
time. desired to look into Mr.. Donnelly 8
qualifications. Senator Depew of New
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-06
CLOTHING FOR STOUT
WOMEN FOR EVENINGS

The problem Of a pretty demi-tollet'
such as would be appropriate for theater
wear or for a concert, is often puzzle
to the average middle-aged woman. For
the skirt and dainty blouse that are cor
rect for younger women's wear seem
scarcely sufficiently important for those
of more mature years. while an elaborate
toilet is equally undesirable.
What is needed as a between frock,
and this must always be of one color.
Suitable materials for developing into
such gowns are henrietta, cashmere, pop
lin, crepe de Paris, taffeta. wolfe, fouiard,
lansdowne, eolienne or any OF the SILK
and wool mixtures, choosing the fabric as
it will be seasonable.
The colors that will be appropriate for
these frocks are medium and dark blue,
dark red, the wistaria shades, golden
brown, soft old rose. cream, ivory and
dull catawba tones.
Plain colors are to be preferred TO hg-
ures, stripes or checks, except when SILK
is chosen.
Black and white are ankle good, If the
former is relieved about the face with a
deep yoke in ivory white or the same eff
feet in transparent black, and the latter
chosen from the fairly substantial fabrics,
such as a fine serge or cashmere. The
thinner fabrics. like eolienne and wolfe,
are not so suitable for a demi toilet In
white. although white wolfe develops
nicely, into dresses for formal occasions.
Separate Waists Of Chiffon.
Now that it is SO much the fashion to
wear chiffon waists matching the color of
the skirt and all kinds of guimpe anu yoke
effects, there should be no reason why
the midde-aged woman should not be as
smartly turned out as her daughter upon
such occasions.
When the mode prevailed for separate
skirts and elaborate blouses the elderly
woman-specially if she were short
found no end of difficulties i'm the way of
a successful toilet. but today the styles
are entirely in her favor The long
straight lines and one-piece robes dis
pense entirely with that bugbear to style
if the wearer be stout-the belt, and the
present fashion of wearing long sleeves
Is boon to women whose arms are
either short. too fat or too thin. A fat
woman wearing elbow sleeves was a
sight. for they ended, as a rule. just
about on a line with the waist. which
gave the figure the effect of being cut
in two at that point when the arms were
in repose. Still, one had to wear them
or look a dowdy, which to many women
means worse than sight
The designs for demi-frocks should he
simple and plain and certainly not stiff
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sentatives March to go to the Senate CT

SentatiYes March to go to the Senate.
Mai Miller is Il member of the Army
and Navy club. and resided here during
the administration of his cousin. the
late President William Mckinley. being
n frequent guest at the White House.
His wife is a daughter of former Mayor
Rose of Cleveland. He is A past COM
mander-in-chief of the United Spanish
War Veterans. and is Il LAWYER having
studied in the office of William Mckin-
ley when he was youth. Maj. Miller
is also a Mason. a member of the Mill
tary Order of the Loyal Legion. Sons o.
Veterans. the Union Club of Cleveland
and the chamber of commerce. of that
city.
In the war with Spain he served AS
both major in the line and assistant adj
jutant general, attached to the lst Bri-
gadc. 1st Division. I'd Army Corps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-06
MAVERICK MARRIAGE RUMOR
HEROINE OF BRITISH PRISON
EPISODE TO MARRY.
Lecture Bureau Manager Says She
Will Wed Secretary of Institution
in Few Weeks.

ATLANTA, Ga. January 6.-SamueI r.
McCracken, southern manager of the
Slayton Lyceum bureau, gave out an in
terview here, in which he stated that Mrs
Florence y. Maybrick aud Charles l..
Wagner of Chicago. secretary of the Stay
ION Lyceum bureau. would he married
within the next few weeks. all arrange
ments for the ceremony having been
agreed upon.
Mrs. MAVERICK has for the past several
weeks been lecturing under the auspices of
the SlaIton bureau. ana. according to Nc
Cracker. Wagner has been enamored bf
her for more than II year implorins her
TO marry him, and finally, two weeks ago.
securing her consent.
Relatives of Mrs Maybrick in Mobile
Ala. her native home and where she
spends much of her time refuse to credit
the rumor, adding that recent letter
from Mrs. Maybrick in Chicago contained
no information to this effect.
Heiress to Virginia Estate.
Mrs Maybrick. nee Chandler. was con-
victed several years ago in England of
poisoning her husband, prominent Eng
lishman and was sentenced TO life i'm
prisonment. Srhroush the efforts of Amer
lean women she finally secured her re-
lease on ticket of leave, and Immediately
returned to America.
Recently through Virginia court de-
cision Mrs. Maybrick and her mother, the
Baroness Laroques, We're granted title
To vast estate of valuable mineral
lands in Virginia.
H.. thirty-eisht years of age and I'M
married.
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FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY.
Church Celebration Today Recalls
Alteration of the Savior.

The feast of the Epiphany was cele-
brated III the Catholic churches today
/, recalls the alteration of the newborn
Savior by the shepherds of the east. and
the festival today was largely attended In
many of the local parishes. At each serv-
ice prayers were said for the souls OF
those who died in the recent Italian
earthquake.
The masses We're generally celebrated
at &. and O'Clock by the clergy of the
various parishes.
The services in St. Paufs Church. al
18th and V streets northwest, were cele-
hrated by Mgr Mackin, the pastor. and
Rev Fathers Walsh and krug. assistant
pastors.
At St Augustines Church. in 18th
street northwest, Rev. Paul Griffith cele-
hrated the mass. He was assisted by
Rev Fathers Odds. O'Connor and Jaselil
assistant pastors of the church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-06
DEATH WAS UNEXPECTED.
Virginian Passes Away While in
Lobby of Local Hotel.

Frank Dodd, Justice of the peace who
resided about fifteen miles from Freder-
icksburg, Va. died Unexpectedly this
morning, while in the lobby Of Congress
Hall Hotel. New Jersey avenue and c
street southeast as he was shaking
hands with F. a. Manuel, manager OF
the hotel
Mr.. Dodd who was formerly schoo
teacher had been serving on a jury in
Alexandria. Va. Having known Mr.
Manuel in Virginia he came to this city
tn see him When he fell to the floor a
physician was summoned, who pro-
nounced him dead. The body was later
removed to the morgue. His wife, two
married daughters and a brother whc
resides near Falls Church, Va, survive
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-06

York said yesterday that he and Scna-
tor Plat Of that state had considered
the case. and would offer no objection to
the confirmation. Considcrd bic dissatis-
faction is felt at the Capitol on account
of the frequent changes in the govern
ment printing office. and for that reason.
IT is stated. Mr.. DonnelIys fitness for
the job Will be very carefully considered
by senators.
A movement is on foot al the Capitol
10 erect. with the cooperation of the
state of Iowa and tho aid of public sub
scriptlonS. Il monument To the late Sena-
tor Allison of Iowa. the father Of the
Senate. who died "A few months ago
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or tailored looking. but just. soft and
pretty. OF course. each type will choose
that most individually becoming. but in
every case the skirt should be fairly long.
1t may have short train or it may be in
what is known as round length. but it
must not escape the floor The short
woman will look all the shorter for a lit
tie train, and so will figure that is an
gular.
The latter style of woman may have the
skirt trimmed with folds horizontally or
in oVerskirt effect: while the short, stout
woman should wear perfectly plain
skirt. the decoration. if any, to be just a
fold placed on the extreme edge. Both
designs are equally fashionable.
When the wearer is quite short l like
The material of the skirt carried up to the
shoulders. even though 1t is only in bib or
suspender effect. The waist itself may be
a thinner fabric if of the same color.
Waists of net, chiffon and lace are ap-
propriate, and provided they are of the
same color as the skirt may be mounted
over white or the same shade.
The tall. slender woman may wear a
fluffy looking separate blouse as it is un-
derstood. matching her skirt in color and
confined by a smart bet. II the blouse
closes down the front then she may add a
jabot of soft lace and find it an improve
ment.
Short Women Should Wear No
Fluf1iness Under Chin.
The plump short type should not use
any such huffiness under the chin. Her
best choise will be a semi-princess frock,
cut out at the neck to display perfectly
plain net yoke and high collar. or finished
I'm Dutch style. The close fitting sleeves
should suit her and it is quite immaterial
whether they are of the same fabric as
he waist as long they match in color.
The mousquetaire effect that fits the
arms smoothly is alike becoming 10 fat
and bony arms.
Pretty trinkets may be INDUCED in by
elderly women making their toilet to al
most any extent. provided they are not of
the expensive kind.
Lavallers, chains. a watch. earrings,
rings. simple bracelet, brooches and nice
combs for the hair will be an aid i'm i'm
parting importance when the dress is
quite simple.
The gloves should be white and the hose
'-prefera bly-black. or matching the gown
choosing silk or Isle thread.
with smart ribbon bow at the root of
the tongue are appropriate A finish 10
such a toilet. and much favored by
women whose feet are not particular V
small as the duh finish seems to decrease
the size and the long pointed tongue s,lg-
gests a senderncss to the foot that is
very pleasing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-06
Cook in Paper Cases.

Chops. birds and dry fish are most de-
licious when broiled in paper. A sheet
of foolscap paper is spread with either
olive oil or butter IL should always give
preference to the formeD, then the article
TO be broiled, sailed and peppered. should
be laid on the lower half and the upper
part folded over with the edges together.
Begin at the edge and fold over the lower
side and ends several times. pinching to-
gether close to the meat. Place in wire
broiler and broiI eight or ten minutes
over a steady slow fire. tuning often.
The paper will char long time before
igniting, and the contents will be basted
in their own juices. When the paper is
well Drowned the chop or bird is done 70
juicy. delicate and diseStible turn.
Serve in its envelope. which conserves
the heat and juices TO the very minute OF
serving. a few crispy sprigs OF water
c.es add 10 its attractiveneSs and di-
gestibiity The large filet OF chicken
broied in this way is delicious and easy
Of. assimilation. Squads or aualis should
he split down the back and wiped dry
he fore broiling. A tenderloin OF steak
may also be broiled in paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-06
IN THE KITCHEN.

Trim thoroughly fiIet of beef. dust
with salt and pepper and flour Fasten
into shape with skewers and lard il In
two rows with strips of pork. Place in a
baking pan. cook in the coolest part of
the oven ten minutes, until the pork COM
mences to try out, then stand in the hot
test part foc twenty or thirty minutes, de
pendent upon the size of the tlet. Dish
on a hot platter and serve with mush-
room catsup or mushroom sauce made in
this MAY.
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Steamed CLANS.

Wash and scrub the shells thoroughly
Put in a kettle without water. cover c'ose-
~ To retain the steam and cook until the
shells open. Take out with a skinner
pour the clam water i'll a pitcher and let
il settle then strain through cheese cloth
taking care not to disturb the sediment in
the bottom of the dish. Serve with brown
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-06
Changes Among Dental Examiners

DR.. W. W. Evans has resigned AS
member Of the board Of dental examiners
and DR.. Q. W. Cuthbcrtson has been sp-
pointed by tho Commissioners to I'LL the
vacancy. In presenting his resignation
DR.. Evans explains that he has given up
his practice in the District and removed
To the state of Virginia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-06

Arrangements for the obsequies of John
8. Cotton, once assistant attorney gen.
eral of the United States. who died sud
denly at his home 1850 Euclid street
northwest last night, have been delayed
for the arrival of Mrs. NJ Carlisle of
Plainfield N j. the only child of General
and Mrs. Cotton.
Death was caused by acute dilation of
the heart. Mr. Cotton had suffered a
similar dangerous attack Christmas eve
He had seemingly recovered and appeared
to have enjoyed the best of health and
spirits for the past ten days. Yesterday
he went about as usual. visiting the Cap
itol and the courthouse on business.
Returning homo he partook sparingly
of dinner, not because OF indisposition
but as a precaution. Afterward he went
to his library and read and chatted with
his wife
Attack After Dinner.
Suddenly he complained of feeling i'll.
Mrs. Cotton Immediately gave him some
home remedy. When he was not relieved
She sent for their family physician, Dr.
A. *. p. Harvey.
1t happened that DIR Harvey was not at
home and could not be reached by tele-
phone Tor some time. y neighbor. who
had come to Mrs. Cottons assistance,
called in DR.. T. A. Harding, who lives
nearby the Cotton home
DR.. Harding gave powerful stimulants.
but saw that the case was hopeless lie
urged that DIR. Harvey be called again.
This was done. but the family physician
did not arrive until after death
Mr. Cotton was born in Woodstock
Conn. August ., 1871. and was the son of
Benjamin Robinson Cotton and Abby ].
Cotton. He received his education at
Bowdoin College, Brunswick. Me- and was
graduated with the class of 1870 He later
read law with Fessenden & Fry. at Lewis
ton, Me.
Service Under Government.
From 1889 to 1885,; he was, assistant at
torney general of the United States
While assistant attorney general he had
| charge of all the government work in the
Court of Claims.
For years he was "A member of the law
firm of Fry, Cotton & White of Lewiston.
In lSa3 he took up private practice in
Washington. and until three months, ago
was member of the firm of Cotton e.
White. Mr.. White being a grandson of
Senator Frye.
Mr.. Cotton was member of the Cos
mos and the University Clubs. He is sur
vlved by his wife, Mrs. Amanda G. Lowell
Cotton. and the one daughter Mrs NJ
Carlisle, of Plainfield, n. j.
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Heiress to Virginia Estate.
IN RACE FOR CONGRESS.
Mai. Charles r. Miller Candidate to
Succeed Burton.

Information WAS received here today
that Maj. Charles r. Miller. formerly of
this city, has been entered in the race
10 succeed Representative Burton of the
Cleveland, Ohio. district. who will
sign his seat in the House of Repre-
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Pan Roast of Little Necks.

IF possible gel your clans a day or two
before they are to be served and allow a
peck in the shell to make a quart when
shelled. To have them plump and tender
wash Thoroughly in clear water. then
cover with fresh water, tn which a cupful
of corn meal has been added. Let them
remain over night. When ready to cook
rinse thoroughly and spread on an old
dripping pan. Set in very hot oven 10
roast, and as the shells open serve on the
shells or take from the shells with very
sharp knife and drop in deep dish
Serve with melted butter salt and pep
per. brown bread cut thin and lightly
buttered and slices of lemon.
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BRANDY Sauce for Plum Pudding.

Beat 10 a cream the desired quantity OF
butter with twice the amount of fine
granulated or powdered sugar. Add a lit
tie brandy and mace or nutmeg to season,
pack in small dish and stamp with the
bolt OF a figured glass or butter mold.
Set on ice until ready to serve.
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Mushroom Sauce.

Melt two tablespoonfuls OF butter in a
saucepan. adding a slice of onion. Cook
gently about five minutes, then add a cup
full of chopped or sliced mushrooms. Cover
closely and simmer ten or fifteen min
utes then add two table spoonfus of -four
and a scant pint of good beef stock or hot
water in which a teaSpoonful of beef eX-
tract has been dissolved. Season with salt
and pepper and color a rich brown with
culinary bouquet.
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bread and butter. giving each person a
little dish of melted butte and clam
juice in which to dip his CLAIMS.
Evening star., 1909-06-21
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

While the general market was particu-
la rly "spotty' today. the trading on the
Washington Stock Exchange was firm and
even in tone. Nearly all telegra phic
market reports during the morning and
early afternoon indicated that a bear in
fuence of considerable power was oper-
ing nearly all of the stocks In which
local investors have been interested but
the prices of all strictly local securities
remained the same as at the closing
last week.
In this respect the Washington Stock
Exchange has frequently demonstrated
its freedom from external disturbing In
fuences, and by way of again showing its
immunity from variations on the general
market the local stocks today continued
which carried them forward
steadily during the past few weeks.
Washington Gas was comparatively
quiet during the exchange session. though
there was ample indication of strong sup
port. and the few offerings made were
quickly taken at prices which compared
favorably with the close OF the market
Saturday. Holders of this security had
advanced their asking price full point,
to II. and less than 200 shares were
available at less than this figure. In
certain we'll informed quarters It was
on the present movement.
Lanston was particularly active. and a
total OF LEGO shares changed hands. The
feature of trading in this issue was one
sale of 1000 shares in one block at 151s.
Evening star., 1909-06-21
MANDATE IN COAL ROAD CASE
NOW IN THE HANDS OF THE
ATTORNEY GENERAL.

The mandate of the Supreme Court of
the United States In the anthracite coal
road cases. involving the validity Of the
commodities clause Of the railroad rate
law. which was issued last week, is in
the hands of the Attorney General.
The mandate was prepared and issued
at the Attorney Generals request. who
is considering the course to be pursued In
the United States circuit court for the
eastern district of Pennsylvania. where
the case originated. as that court was
reversed. In support of the constitution
ality OF the law it will be necessary for
the lower court to take the matter up
anew and record a verdict in accordance
with the direction of the Supreme Court,
and presumably this will be done under
the guidance of the Attorney General.
The statement was made at the De-
partment Of Justice today that there was
no special reason for hurrying the mat
ter, as the railroads were understood to
be complying in good faith with the terms
of the Supreme Courts mandate. The
decree. however, will be issued as soon
as counsel for the railroads can have a
conference with Mr.. Ellis, the assistant to
the Attorney General, and agree upon its
form.
One or more dates already have been
set for this conference, but each time
other imperative matters have intervened
and neceSsitated pOstponement.