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The Washington herald., 1911-03-12

One in every seven, as the toll is kept,
is the record of death among the lepers
OF the Island of MOlokai And there,
one by one, as duty calls for volunteers,
so men and women to take the places of
the nurses who have fallen in the fight.
Good Father Damien fell thus, and the
world hailed him as a martyr. Another
took his place. Always there is some
cne willing to be a companion to his
brother, the incurable; always some no
BILE woman rejoicing when she has occa-
sion to bind the wound of an afflicted
sister.
The hero of the moment is an American
citizen, one bent with years, but strong
in faith-the executor and successor of
Father Damien.
1t will be just a quarter of a century
ago in July that rugged veteran of the
civil war. then in his forties, humbly
knelt before the Bishop of Hawaii and
offered himself TO what he knew to be
living death. Shadows were gathering
over all the Sandwich Islands, and in the
healthy sections the white labOrers, men
and women, and the native clean were
strolling in groups ateut the pleasant
places when this man pushed forward
and buried himself and his past in the
pIague-stricken island of Molokai. One
called a martyr received him with open
arms and showed him one of the fields.
The guide was the peasant Belgian
priest, Father Damien; the novice, Ira
r. Dutton, a Yankee, born in Vermont
sixty-eight years ago, a college graduate,
civil war veteran, retired with the rank
Of captain; in his day lover of world
ly pleasures and adjudged to be con-
noisseur of what was proper in the mat
ter of smart clothes; later convert to
The Catholic faith. Dutton had expert
enced the horrors of civil war. He did
not shudder, therefore, when Father Da-
mien Nshowed him the incurable parts of
humanity. From that day forward Capt.
Dutton became Brother Joseph, assum-
ing a name that had been given to him
when he entered the Trappist monastery
at Gethsemane. KY.
Three years afterward Father Damien
died as he had expected, of the disease
with which his parishioners were affiict-
ed Brother Joseph was named his exec
utor, and. as he had desired succeeded
his superior and co-laborer in the field.
From the moment he put his foot on the
island until now he has not quit 1t, nor
6oes he expect to- Experts declare that
he must eventually become infected.
Refused to Take Pension.
The actual causes that led to Capt.
buttons remuneration OF the world will
probably never be known. One account
has IL that domestic grief and a sudden
4 ..t,,,s-v, -. that - xr-aa nof- leading n
The Washington herald., 1911-03-12

US to a house. Next day we were taken
10 Augusta and put in Jail. Thence We
were sent to Macon, where we met the
Ow-prisoners whom we had left at
Milan Junction. They had ridden. you
see. while We had walked. That was the
only difference
AT Macon we went instantly TO work.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-12
Refused to Take Pension

The actual causes that led to Capt.
buttons remuneration OF the world will
probably never be known. One account
has 1t that domestic grief and sudden
consciousness that he was not leading q
The Washington herald., 1911-03-12

lines of freight cars which crowd the
tracks in the night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

"HIS is a silk season, with an ex-
uuisite and extremely varied choice
of novelties. Corded silk Ia the
coming favorite and is brought out In a
diversity Of weaves that should meet
every demand. Cords of every size from
the twill of surah to the broad rib OF
ottoman are in plain colors and generally
in double width. Fancy corded styles are
varied and beautiful. Corded velvet with
stripe or plaid of silk will be much
used.
Plain satin has developed a fancy back
1t Is seen in several distinctly different
styles and colors adaptable to almost ey-
cry need. The favorites have face OF
dark, rich color. such as navy blue, bottle
green, plum. Vandyke brown, mahogany
ETC., or black with contrasting stripes
solid contrasting color. Firm texture
combined with beauty that Is re-
gal in it's richness and the various max
ing-up possibilities of the fancy backs
make them very desirable. Silk serge is
excellent in the bi-tone weave, which is
slightly firmer and the vale trifle mar
rover than it has been. Black with a
white back is extremely smart
Chiffon taffeta Is shown in street, house
and evening costumes. Black is much In
use with white trimming. and stripes.
dots and plaids are seen. The favorite is
undoubtedly the tWo-toned in sharply
contrasting colors, from black with red,
green or blue. to the faint nacre shadings.
The CLINT of gold or silver with color IL
especially beautiful.
Brocade is the material for elegant and
stately evening gowns, and surely never
even In the famous days of the old hand
looms have such magnificent weaveS been
offered. The old stiffness is modified into
suppleness to suit the present fashions,
which is just as rich and much more be-
coming Many of the brocaded satins
have threads Of gold. silver or copper
woven into the foundation. giving an oc-
casional MORE effect as the folds catch
the light, and these are overlaA by fig
ures Of velvet or silk In the richest con-
trasts, or by exquisite natural floral de-
signs and colors. Others have the satin
foundation brocaded In colors with the
gold threads in OVERLAND fashion that is
like shimmering golden veil. There are
also MORE brocades with silk or velvet
figures, and brocades In self-colors on the
shadow weave that are extremely delicate
and rich. There Is hardly q fancy that
can be utilised that Is not found among
these regal fabrics.
The most fascinating silks of all are the
marGusettes. CLEANLINESS and ch.fons, for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08
Sleeves That Differ in Material and Color
FringeS in All Widths and Shades Now
the Fad Towering Hats Of Airy Stuff
and COrday Caps Of Velvet and Lace.

the blouses made of gay silks and satIns
with every inch of the tortured surface
elaborated with gold embroidery, beads
or lace demonstrations. But after bit,
when you have become duly imbued with
the idea that all this magnincence Is
truly oriental and exactly what they are
wearing in Paris. and when familiarity
with the gay hues has made them less
offensive to your startled taste. You pc
gin to wonder how you ever got through
last winter in doleful srays. taupes ana
catawbas. not to speak of black: ana IN
the end you pass by any trimming tfat
has not a CLINT of gold or dash or silver
in it as too dull and staidly middle aged
for YOU
One type of costume there is which
is well suited to the superb fabrics and
trimmings of the season. That garment
is the evening wrap, or mantle. which
may be as splendid and as picturesque as
one p!eases without approaching the
danger line of sarishness. Never were
wraps so interesting or so gorgeous as
they are now; and one may pay as much
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08
EOICT AGAINST
LONG HATPINS

2 ERLlN'S police president has issued
an edict against long. unprotected
hatpins. This came after an unsuccessful
appeal to the women of the city TO lay
aside the pins. When the appeal was
made. after several serious accidents had
occurred, little attention was paid IL by
the fair sex. Then came the edict.
The strong measure states that any
woman who infiicts an injury upon an
other person with her unprotected hatpin
will be liable to serve two years i'm the
penitentiary. pay fine of over 500 and
damages to the injured person amount
ing to 81, 800
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

and usually hats and wraps are left in
an anteroom light scarf being retained
TO protect barred shoulders from the in
evitable theater draughts. But most
beautiful hats are worn with evening
gowns to add a touch of becomingness
when one IS seated in the restaurant.
and such hats range all the way from
twenty TO thousand dollars in price.
according TO the manner of trimming and
the milliner who builds them new
tall-crowned restaurant hat is pictured,
and though this model is simple. it was
really appallingly expensive. for dozens
and dozens of yards of malines We're
folded to form the tall crown, and the
brm is faced with real Nenise lace. The
shape is one of the new rakish ones. rolled
off the face at one side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08
For the Wee Miss.

A LWAYS have at least one decolette
or roundabout frock for the baby
girl just getting out of long skirts \
well known photographer of small chill
dren says that child never looks so
well in a picture if its frock covers its
chest, and that it is impossible TO use
makeshift, for the difference in turned
back and carefully cut out line
Invariably shows and spolls the effec-
tiveness of the photograph. Also tie
sleeves of the wee woman's frock should
be short and puffed and show the upper
portion of the arms, and the garment
would best be absolutely plain, but OF
the sheerest and finest of linen. Mss
BaDys hair-if she has an appreciate
amount-should be parted straight from
the brow back, for that lends expression
and character TO the infantile features
and brings the shape of the eyes into
prominence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

is in the country now, and there is much
driving and motoring from one large
country house to another. The coat IL
Illustrated is designed for motor or car
riage wear over light frocks and has the
smartly tailored finish that English wom-
en- adore. The material with facings and
trimmings of white and the reticule with
its long cord handles matches the good
looking coat. The hat-aiso a type be-
loved of English women-is of white felt
faced with bronze velvet and heaped with
French plumes in shaded brown and
buff.
Though the dressy evening hat is often
called. by courtesy, .'theater'' hat. there
is really no such thing as hat for
theater wear. In all theaters now women
remove their headgear as soon as seated,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08
A Good Face Wash.

@NE of the best of face washes is
~ made from a little boraX in witch
hazel 1t is splendid remedy after mo-
toring, and it is also Of great value In SO
many ways that every woman should
have borax and witch hazel on her dress
ing table. To make the bath pleasant, a
little bicarbonate Of soda and orris root
can be added to the water. The enect
of the preparation can be noticed at
once, as the body is given cooling and
refreshing treatment.
A Curling Fluid.
IIERE is a recipe for curling nuid,
! ! but nothing can be used to make
the hair permanently curly. Add one
tablespoonful of bruised ounce seed to
pint of hot water. The water is poured
over the seeds and the whole allowed
to stand for several hours The result
ant mucilage may then be thinned with
few drops Of essence of violet. The hair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

should be moistened with the fluid be-
fore 1t is curled.
The Best Bath.
EOR the majority Of women the cold
bath is too much of a shock. Where
there Is not immediate reaction after it.
even with a vigorous rubbing, it is UNI
doubtedly a mistake. The quick, cold
plunge is beneficial to some. but to others
it leaves them shivering and blue. When
the latter is the result it is serious
blunder to repeat the bath. The tepid
bath neither adds to the vitality nor
takes from it, and it is without a doubt
the best adapted to those who are not
strong.
1t is not a wise move to eat right after
or go outdoors following the bath The
sponge bath is a worthy substitute for
the tub bath. 1t is the least exhausting
of all methods of keeping clean. The
tepid bath is probably the ideal one for
most women.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

wrong individual in any way, alas. they
are only bizarre and unfortunate in effect.
Aren't the styles awful you are
sure TO exclaim when. emerging from the
peaceful Businesses of the mountains. you
return to town and look for the first time
upon the array of green, yellow and
crimson gowns tricked out with garish
gold lace and fringe; upon the tall. mar
row hats with feathers wrapped round
exactly as though ready for packing and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08
Rich Silks for Coming Season.

here fancy has run riot and created de-
signs and combined colorings in bewil-
dering beauty.
In this seasons thin silks it is the Dor
der which is all prominent and important.
Floral designs in natural colOrs are also
prominent, and almost always in natural
size. The newest styles in marquisette
are in great variety. These are two tones
figures. as well as stripes and dots. The
borders are of all kinds, colors and
widths, with novel effects in stripes and
dots. There are little dots and big dots.
colored dots, and dots of crystal in imita-
ton of dewdrops: indeed, it seems that
any effect, color and style any one could
want for any possible purpose is forth
coming in marquisette. Etamine is SINH
lar to marquisette with coarser, more
open mesh. and will be much used, eSpe-
cially. where 1T is desirable to. show the
beauty of the foundation material.
Chiffons are the loveliest of a season of
exceptionally beautiful fabrics. There is
a new weave called crinkle chiffon which
is similar to crepe de chine. 1t is seen in
bordered designs. One of the loveliest of
these has wide satin ribbon border and
an exquisite pattern of velvet roses in
natural size and coloring in garland eff
feet
Another has the satin ribbon border and
raised velvet figures in black: third has
a black satin ribbon border brocaded with
raised figures in old gold and headed by
q wreath of natural size flowers in real
istic colors. Awhile crinkled chiffon with
a deep border of graduated white satin
ribbon stripes Is further beautiffed by
natural wistarias and pink roses. Then
there are black and white striped chif-
fons with black borders. One of the new
est effects is of horizontal stripes either In
plain or floral designs. White chiffon
with stripes of black plush is chic. Vel
vet dots, either in the material or as a
border, are also new and pretty.
Gold threads play such very inn
portant part in this seasons designs that
they are seen in all fabrics. One of the
most beautiful of them Is gold cloth. This
comes In two styles: medium weight Of
figured silk which is entirely overlaid
with gold threads so that 1t has the APP
pearance Of gold tissue In one light, while
the figure shows In another light. The
second style is transparent fabric with
the gold thread woven in, and has pc
culiariy misty and beautifully mystic APP
pearanee Either of these is of excep-
t 'onal beauty and quite unique in style.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

fur coat or some sort of loose, dressS
wrap or mantle suitable for llmous ne
use. If one does not possess a limousine
and even the humble taXicab Is not
available. the wrap will be of an lncoh-
spicuous yet handsome type which may
be worn in public conveyance OF
through the street Women living out OF
town wear wraps of this type over the
pretty frocks which are completely cover
ed in this way. A woman who came in
by train the other morning wore stun
ming and most f,<actical coat of the semi
dressy type. Her frock, very dainty
one, which had been donned for lunch
con and bridge in town, was covered up
completely so that All hour or two OF
shopping before the luncheon hour was
possible. This useful coat was OF dark
blue silk serge with touches OF embfold-
cry i'm self color. The fastening was Tar
toward the left, the huge collar and
revers being of point Milan lace yelled
with navy blue chiffon, deep hem OF the
chiffon forming finish all around the
edge With this smart coat was worn a
blue velvet hat faced with white satin
and trimmed with blue and white shaded
French plumes.
Another suburban woman who comes
into town for bridge afternoons once or
twice a week has had built stunning
wrap of black satin, lined completely
with white satin and showing dashing
touches of white on the right side, In
facings and cuffs, and lining of the deep
Capuchin hood which is weighted with a
black silk tassel. The buttons on the
coat, which fastens at the side. are
huge affairs of black satin with white
rims. and similar smaller buttons trim
the wide cuffs. A more refined yet stun
ming utility wrap for dreSsy gowns could
scarcely be imagined.
Some OF the Paris wraps are being trim
med with swansdOwn, which has been
revived this season. But this perishable
though pretty trimming seems rather a
frivolous note stately wrap OF
handsome fabric. A touch Of swansdOwn
Is shown on the collar of one of the
coats illustrated-a handsome model of
royal blue velvet trimmed with silver-eln-
broidered gray-of which only the upper
portion is pictured. With this blue velvet
coat is shown a hat designed to accom-
pany 1t. very picturesque model built
of the heavy hand-crocheted lace now so
fashionable. the band. Of blue velvet at
the edge giving substance to the airy
lace shape. Two paradise aigrettes, one
white, the other in the deep blue color.
sweep backward at either side of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08
Notes and Novelties.
For the Lavender Luncheon.

A this season of the year, when grapes
are at their perfection. the canny
housekeeper gives a lavender luncheon
and serves the most delectable ice cream
colored a beautiful violet shade with the
purple grape juice. The ice cream has a
delicate, elusive flavor which. after a bit
one relics Is grape juice, but very few OF
the luncheon guests will be able to guess
what produced the lovely lavender shade
in the ice cream. Lavender icing for cake
may also be produced with the grape
juice
Nerve-Racking Wallpaper.
ttTD hate to be i'll in this room is an
expression frequently heard when ar
oId-fashioned. hideous wall paper is being
commented upon. That figured and flow
cred wall coverings have often depress
ing effect upon the invalid, who sees al
sorts of bugs, beasts and bogies in the
convictions of the design at which he
must stare day after day, is web known
but very little attention is paid to the
color of the plain art papers which are
now usually selected for rooms INTENDED
to be restful. A leading English author
ity on the psychology of colors asserts
that red Is q most harmful shade for wall
coverings or furnishings in a room where
many people meet frequently. Red, ac-
cording to him. is stimulating when used
in small quantities. but too much of it
induces nervous strain, and even hysteria
A little yellow. by the same token, is
cheerful and eniivening; but too much OIL
If oyerstimulates the nerves and even
induces fainting spells or commissions in
delicate subjects. Lavender is depress-
ing though restfuL and prolonged ex-
posture to violet rays produces a duiled
mentality. Blue. green and brown are
the desirable colors according to psyche
logical decision, for decorative purposes
in living rooms and bedrooms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

OUR new winter
evening lot n e S
may be freakish or
picturesque, j u S t
as you choose to
term them. AS a
matter of fact,
freakish t h i n & $
often are pictur-
esque when worn
on the right indi-
viduai in the right
way. Worn by the
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charming blouse model is this be made OF silk.
would be almost equally pretty made OF cashmere and
trimmed with stitched bands of silk 1t modified
style gathered slightly the neck into narrow shaped yoke
of lace the armole and bottom OF the sleeve
down the bands of aea dotted inter
walls of inch with tiny black velvet buttons The underseeve
is of the lace the yoke and the front finished by full
abot of edged with back velvet ribbon
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day. This bag Is made of oriental en-
broidery over concealed frame and the
side gussets of brocaded velvet give
This bag has cord handles which may be
looped over the shoulder, or the reticule
may be carried in the hand as indicated
In the picture. Bags of this sort and
size are being shown in embossed leath-
err, with birds and flowers. very oriental
in effect done I'm various colors The
colors always harmonic with the deep
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

tones of the leather and these bags are
very handsome and change from the
embroidered fabric reticules which are
becoming so familiar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

which are offered in the shops for such
wraps are enough to strike terror to the
heart of the woman who has her dress
making done at home. And when one
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cNE%IsIzc %185e
AfZecuo1 /GZcZAQZW

the two sides of the pouch below this
hanging separately like the sides of one
of the. big ruff muffs Turn up one flap
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

for a brocaded. gold laced opera coat as
for a mantle of fur. if one desires. The
prices by the yard of the sumptuous bro
cades, velvets and embroidered chiffons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

able ,c..Ii.ers supply these bags with
their hats. an., often huge, soft muffs
matching hat and bag are included in the
set OF belongings Nothing more pic
turesqre and pleasing hiss been seen in
many-a yea--in .oman's cress-than the
graceful resicule: and no feminine be-
longing IS sc typ:caiiy feminine AS this
big. old -fasbioneJ pocket-substitute. slung
on cords and tricked out lavishly with
embroidery. beading, fringe and other or
aamentatiou.
The afternoon bag differs somewhat
from the affair carried with the theater
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

leather handbag anyway except lot the
most businessiike Of purposes. and even
the leather bags are apt to have the long.
graceful cord handles which are looped.
knarsaek fashion over the left shoulder.
These fanciful bags and reticules with
tI,eiI graceful handles are feature of
modern dress and no costume. smart in
Itself. is really correct unless accompa-
MED by reticuie in matching or har-
nloHizng eoloFins. Mapy of the fashion
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The type of coat worn out of town
by English women at this season is
pictured in the model of light broad
cloth. All fashionable English social life
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and you discover shirred pocket con-
tanning powder puff and rouge stick fol
the lips. Under the other flap is "a round
mirror set into the lining under quill
ing of ribbon.
A very convenient type of matinee bag
Is illustrated in another photograph to-
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TRIM leather handbag Is as out
OF place nowadays with a
handsome costume as pair of
tennis shoes under a velvet suit.
NobosIy thinks of carving a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

The tailored suit Is no longer considered
en- reggie for ceremonious wear. Nobody
would think Of appearing at formal
tea at luncheon or bridge, in even
an extremely costly and handsome tailor
ed broadcloth suit. A graceful frock OF
some sort must be worn at such func-
tion. and over the frock is donned ones
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HINTS FOR THE TOILET.
The Best Bath.

should be moistened with the fluid be-
fore it is curied.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-12-16
Rhodes, DuckWorth and
!. Hudson Spoke to Farmers

President Rhodes, of Tennessee
Farmers Union, President Duck
worth, of Georgia, and Commissioner
Hudson, of the Georgia Department
of Agriculture addressed a small
number Of Ben Hill farmers at the
county court house yesterday.
Y We were disappointed that every
seat in the building was not occupi-
ed for there was much to learn and
much good to be gained by the far
mers who were fortunate enough to
hear the speeches.
The speech of President Rhodes
was especially instructive and i'm
! pressive, and worth at least a days
time of any farmer to listen or any
merchant, or other business man as
for that matter.
After the speeches, meetings were
held by the executive committee
and by the directors of the Fertilizer
Company.