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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-17

mander of Louisiana battery 0he ia
nous Washington Artillery, which had
helped to repulse the stonewall attack at
the battle of Fredericksburg handed his
saber to Col. Thomas S. Allen of the 9Th
Wisconsin. This regiment out of 500 men
lost 1913. and the 9th Maine out of about
the same number lost 167 in killed and
wounded. over GOO We're killed and
wounded in the direct assault upon the
heights, and the loss to the corps on the
entire front was about 1000.
Upon reaching the summit of the sharp
hill after passing through the extensive
ano we'll wooded grounds of the Marye
House, an exciting scene met the eye. A
single glance exhibited to view the broad
plateaus alive with fleeing soldiers. rider
less horses and artillery and wagon trains
on a gallop. l hurried back to Sedgwck,
who was giving directions for Brooks and
Howe to come up. and suggested that it
was a rare opportunity for the use of
cavalry With evident regret Sedgwick
replied that he did not have a cavalry
man. The carrying of the heights had
completely divided the enemy's forces,
throwing either flank with much confu-
sion opposite roads. and it seemed as
though a regiment of cavalry might not
only have captured many prisoners, guns.
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A1AE ANUS S1ONE w ALL VNDEh
division was posted south of Hazel Run,
and co-operated handsomely, capturing
five guns.
The order to advance was given at II
o'clock. Sedgwick and Newton with the
deepest interest watched the attack from
the garden of a brick residence situated
on the outskirts of the town, which COM
manded a full view of the assault The
movements Of the enemy showed that
they were actively preparing to receive
the attack, but the men behind the stone
wall were concealed from view.
AS the left column emerged from the
town and was passing near Sedgwick and
Newton the enemy's battery opened. and
a portion of a bursting shell struck and
killed Maj. Elihu j. FaXon of the Both
New York, while mounted and riding with
his command. and wounded several others.
There was an exclamation of horror and
a momentary scattering of the rear of the
column, but the men quickly closed up
and pressed on. Col. Spear. commanding
the right column, was killed at about the
same time.
Both columns and line, in light march
ing order, advanced at double-uuick
without firing d shot. The enemy kept
up an incessant artillery fire, and the
noise was deafening. Their musketry fire
was reserved until our men were within
easy range. Then murderOuS storm of
shot from the stone wall and grape and
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Last-Minute Christmas Gifts

powder. Attach these holly berries"
to the covered hanger with green baby
ribbon, which should also be used to
cover the hook of the hanger.
x
Fancy boxes are pretty and mex
pensive gifts, ana may be easily made
by covering pasteboard boxes Of the
desired Size with wall paper of a taste
full pattern. Use library paste. and At
the paper as neatly as possible set
of boxes of one design would make an
acceptable gift for a young girl, to be
used in a bureau drawer
Cut out the best parts of discarded
white linen shirt waists and make into
small linen envelopes of different sizes
and shapes for sachets, and some a
little larger, to hold toilet accessories
ana then fasten with crocheted buttons
and buttonholes A set OF these with
embroidered initials, makes an attractive
gift.
Mother will appreciate a useful apron
made of soft white oilcloth and bound
with dark tape. plain pattern, with
make long cuffs. and have them button
at the wrist. These should be cut TO
lit snugly at the wrist and large at the
top. and bound with tape of the Same
color as the apron.
When you have to remember a whole
family, give towels to each, big bath
towels to men; embroidered ones to the
girls and young housekeepers. small
linen towels for the baby and tiny ones.
with their names upon them, to little
girls. and neat and attractive dish towels
to the mother.
A mans laundry bag is gift which
will be appreciated Run a hoop OF
good size in the top, finished with q
two-inch heading. A charm lies in the
fact that a man may stand almost any,
where and toss soiled collars and cuffs,
etc, into its capacious depths, the
mouth always being open.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-17
Innings Are Features
of the Latest Coats

TBE Innings are a feature of many OF
i the coats this winter, being far more
gorSeous-in some cases more costly
than the material of which the outer coat
is made. Brocades, which increased the
cost and the beauty of nine out of ten
fur coats last year, is, curiously enough,
not used as lining this winter, although
it is used extensively in every grade up
to the rich and stiff fabric such as court
garments of old once boosted in gowns
and hats and fur" sets, in which the
fur is but a border. Plain colors and
bright ones are liked for the fur coats
and for cloth very ornate effects are de-
sired.
One long coat of dark broadcloth, which
is sober enough looking when closed, is
lined throughout with a lOose-weave fab
ric which is embroidered in rows OF bril-
liant colors-green and mahogany and
cream and tan and several others all
Jumbled together in riotous fashion Then
toward the foot of the cOat-where it
cannot possibly be seen except when the
garment is thrown back and so has less
reason for being than the embroidery
which peeps out in the revers-is ten
inch band of heavy macrame lace. The
bottom edge is outlined on the inner side
with fur.
Whole Innings of fur are used in fur
coats, making wraps of truly arctic
warmth, and greatly increasing the price.
The lining fur is never the same as the
outer fur and is seldom of the same
shade. A contrast is desired, just in
revers. In fact. it is probably the fad
for huge revers of contrasting color and
material that is respon sible for this sud-
den blossoming of gorgeous Innings of
every sort. So large have the revers of
fur or lace or silk become that they are
practically facinss down the whole length
of the front and from such a necessity it
has been an easy step to the luxury Of
entire Innings of expensive and ornate
styles.
OF course, it is expected that opera
wraps and evening cloakS in general
should display very elaborate Innings. for
these are often thrown back in the opera
box and so place their inner parts on eX-
hibition. In these the lace-which prob
ably forms a great fioppy collar in the
back-is played up considerably, and
sometimes there is a yelling of marqui-
settle over gold or brocade of intricate
embroidery or some other effect that
adds to the fragile appearance and the
brilliancy.
In contrast with these wraps that aim
at bright effects there is a liking for an
artistic dull color in some of the after
noon coats. One of these, not too ex-
pensive for the ordinary purse, is of deep
amethyst velours and is lined with violet
messaline. 1t is ornamented with bit of
soutaching in tone just threaded with
gold.
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ing low to the earth, hurriedly sought
shelter from the undulations Of ground
and the fences and the two three
wooden structures along the road. Out of
400 comprising the 18th Massachusetts. $50
were killed and wounded. Col. Johns
commanding, was severely wounded.
Then, as if moved by a sudden impulse
and nerved for supreme effort, both
columns and the line in the field stimuli
taneously sprang forward The stone
wall was gained and the men We're quick
~ over it. Just as my horse was jump
ing through break in the wall one of
the enemy. standing slightly to the left
and about a horses length from me-
raised his gun and fired. The excitement
of the hour must have unnerved his hand
for the ball tipped harmlessly by to my
right. In a second bayonet was thrust
into his breast by one of our men on my
left.
Along the wall a hand-to-hand fight
took place. and the bayonet and the butt
of the musket We're freely used. The
brilliant and successful charge occupied
perhaps ten or fifteen minutes and i'm
mediately after the wall was carried the
enemy became panic-stricken. In the
fight they threw away guns, knapsacks,
pistols, swords and everything that might
retard their speed. One thousand prison
ers We're taker, besides several battle
flags and pieces of artillery. The COM
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Christmas Gifts for Men.

them, then she is more at liberty in her
choice of articles. She can give him any
of the articles mentioned above on a
handsome scale, or q silver plate with MS
full name and address engraved on il, a
pair of military brushes in ebony with
initials in silver. half dozen linen hand
kerchiefs with his initials in the corner. a
leather card case or bill book in plain
color, with his name and address printed
in black or gold across the inside, d soft
leather bag, the top run through with
a silk cord in which he can keep his clean
collars. and which is admirable for a
travelling bag, a portfolio of leather with
compartments for paper, stamps, safety
ink-well, and pens.
Men have so many changes in jewelry
these days that he will like a pair of
cuff buttons. cravat pin. set of shirt
studs, a ring or watch fob Among the
very best selections is a set of four solid
gold buttons, one for the back and one
for the front of the collar, and one for
each sleeve above the cuff. In cuff but
tons no design is prettier than the flat,
oblong polished gold with a semi-preciouS
stone sunk in the center of it,. A few
other novelties in jewelry- and silverware
are: Signet ring, cravat holder, mono
gram cuff links, watch chain pencil, set
of gold holders for keeping dress cravat
in place, belt buckle. breast pocket watch
chain, monogram watch fob, cigar holder.
cigar cutter C garette case, ash receiver,
pocket pencil. key ring, penknife, calen-
dar stand, soap box. shoe horn, card case,
eyeglass case, pocket match box. POCKET
scissors.
The engaged girl can give her fiance a
photograph of herself in handsome sill
yer frame with his initials across the top.
If a girls means are limited, she can
give to any man whom she knows well,
whether she is engaged to him or not,
one or more attractive cushions for his
den or the chairs in his room, with his
initials embroidered across the center
When sending gift to a man, it should
be daintily wrapped and sent by mes
senger or mail in order that it may ar
rive on Christmas morning. There is
quite a little point in this, because it
should not arrive late. as in that case it
would seem to be an afterthought and
return for the gift he has sent her. She
does not want it to arrive two or three
days before Christmas, because she feels
that it may suggest to him hts obligation
to her, and in way influence his gift to
her. 1t may be that if the young man
is merely attentive to girl he has not
considered sending her Christmas gift.
and it would be embarrassing for him ever
to know or feel that after he received
her gift he had to rush out and buy one
for her. Therefore, let your gift reach
him, if possible, on Christmas morning.
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Christmas Punch.

THE late Ida Lewis. keeper OF the
Lime Rock light at Newport. saved
many sailors from drowning. and saved
many, too, from drunkenness.
Ida Lewis once rebuked a half dozen
sailors who We're preparing to brew q
Christmas punch.
Tt will get you into trouble" she
said. These strong Christmas punches
always do. fine young sailor-but he 8
filling a drunkard's grave today-once
offered me a glass of Christmas punch,
saying:
Drink it, ma'am. It's food and drink
IN one
Yes said !, and a nights lodging
as we'll if you take enough of IT.
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from Hookers 'front.' and prepared to
contest any farther advance. While
Sedgwick was carrying the heights Lee
had met with such complete success in
his attack upon Hooker that he felt he
could we'll spare these troops and not
suffer. Brooks on the left of the road
and Newton on the right quickly formed
their commands and made several gallant
assaults. The fight was very severe in
the thick woods and for a time was
waged with varying success. The crest
of the woods and a little schoolhouse
near the church were gained, and once
it was thought they could be held, but the
enemy, in superior numbers, pressed on,
and the ground and the church We're left
in their possession. The contest did not
last long, but nearly 1JO0 We're killed and
wounded. Bartletts brigade numbering
less than 100. lost $50 officers and men.
That night the soldiers slept on their
arms.
1t was understood throughout the 9th
Corps that soon as it should become en-
gagged with the enemy Hooker would i'm
mediately attack in his front, and prevent
any reinforcements from being sent
against Sedgwick. All during that Sab
bath day and the next the sound of Hook
ers guns was eagerly listened for. No
sound would have been more welcome. But
after 10 O'Clock Sunday morning, axes
and spades We're used at Charlottesville
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which it was impossible to lay bridges
IN face of the fire from the artillery and
infantry on the hill Sedgwick says,
Nothing remained but to carry the works
by direct assault
The attack on Maryes Heights was
made under direction OF Newton. Two
columns. each marching by fours, were
formed on the Plank and Telegraph roads,
and We're supported by a line of infantry
from the Light Brigade on the left. COM
manded by Col. Burnham. The right col
unln, under Col. George c. Spear. was
composed of the 61st Pennsylvania and
the I'D New York. These two regiments
belonged to the Light Brigade. This col
umn was supported by the 9th New
York and SD Pennsylvania. under Col.
Alexander Shaler. The left column con-
sisted of the Ith Massachusetts and the
36th New York, under Col. Thomas D..
johns. The line of battle, commanded by
Col. Hiram Burnham. was composed of
the 9TH Wisconsin tacting as skirmishers),
the 9TH Maine. 3ist New York these three
regiments also belonging to the Light Bril-
gade), and the 23d Pennsylvania. Howe's
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on his left, and IL is said ne was in
censed at the delay of the communica-
ton. At midnight Andersons Divi-
sion of Lees army hurriedly moved
from Fredericksburg and intrenched
about four or five miles from Hooker :
headquarters.
In an address of FitZhugh Lee de-
livered to the Association of the Army
of Northern Virginia he stated: Gen.
Robert Z. Lee said that Jackson had
first preferred TO attack Sedgwick' s
corps in the plain at Fredericksburg:
Lee told him he felt ii was as imprac-
ticable as at the first battle OF Fred
er1cksburg; ii was hard to get at the
enemy and harder to get away, on ac-
count of the Union artillery on the
north bank, il We drove them into the
river; but. said he to Jackson. If you
think 1t can be done, 1 Will give you
orders Tor it Jackson then asked to
be allowed to examine the grounds,
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ammunition and wagons, but also have
cleared the way for the corps almost as
far as the immediate rear of Lees army
at Charlottesville.
Newton's division, exhausted by the
night march, the weight of several days
rations and sixty rounds of ammunition.
and by the heat, fatigue and excitement
of battle. was allowed to halt for short
time. Many We're soon asleep. while
others made coffee and partook of their
first meal that day.
Brooks division soon came up from be-
low Hazel Run, and took the advance.
Newton and Howe followed. The enemy
in the meantime had united their forces,
and delayed the rapid advance by fire.
quent stands, retiring successfully from
hill to hill, and opening with artillery.
Ravines running at right angles to the
main road and the rolling character of
the country were favorable for impeding
the pursuit, which was continued for
three or four miles until We reached Sa-
lem Church, an unpretentious red brick
structure situated on ridge covered with
dense woods and underground Today it
bears many scars of the contest waged
around it.
AT this point the enemy were in posi-
ton with four fresh brigades withdrawn
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WITH the approach of Christmas
W each year comes anew the per
picking question Of d choice OF
gifts. Resolutions made the 18th OF De-
ceu,ber that list will be kept of friends
known wishes or, at least, tastes; that
the accumulation OF gifts Will be begun
in January with every sort of fore
handedness and relief from the final
agonizing whirl-these plans, as we all
know. are idle and futile, for they are
never carried out. 1t is not until the au-
tu,nn routine is we'll established and WIN
ter happenings close upon us that Christ
mas presents are thought of seriously,
and even then only by the systematic
few The real fever touches us about the
LIST of December reaching Its Climax
when the last week before Christmas
dawns 1t is then that We are IN the
throes of the genuine Christmas frenzy
If YOU find yourself in such situation
give your friend one Of the gifts de-
scribed below, any one OF wlIGh coula
not fail to he acceptable, and all are IN
expensive and quickly made.
4 girl Will appreciate any one OF the
following gifts:
A fetching boudoir cap can he made
from a mans linen handkerchief, three
Yards of valenciennes lace edglnS, Two
inches wide: one yard of narrower lnser-
ton and three yards of one-lnch satlh
ribbon. Make the head band from
twenty-seven-inch strip Of lawn about
one and one-fourth inches wide. JOIN
the ends and fold together. turning In
raw edges Stitch the lace across the
handkerchief from adjacent sides. FORM
ing cross then round off the corners
and the crown is ready to gather and
slip into the band. Ruffle half of the edg-
ing at the top of the band and half on
the lower edge. Trim with ribbon in any
way desired Hat elastic Fan easily be
in, tb., n
cap to any size desired.
To make pretty scarf hem one and
one-half yards Of plain silk null or other
dainty material sew silk fringe at both
ends and apply a pretty stencil design.
An attractive gift is made of white
linen for holding summer parasol. 1t
is notched around the too and drawn
together with ribbons run through
eyelets. The small end is stitched to
fancy linen button.
To make pocket for pocketless
coat, get ten inches of fancy ribbon
five inches wide, fold one end together
in the middle and make seam; turn,
and fold over SO that the seam will be
in the middle of the ribbon, making the
end pointed; brier-stitch around the
point with silk, hem the other end and
brier stitch; fold over to make a pocket
and brier-stitch the sides together; fold
the pointed end down over the pocket.
The completed article will resemble an
envelope. Place small safety pins at
the top corners to pin to the lining of
the coat. A dainty handkerchief placed
in the pocket makes the gift more at
tractive and explains it's use.
Holly coat hangers are novelty. Shfrr
a yard of green ribbon, two inches and
half wide, on each side of the hanger
Use a yard of red ribbon, one inch and
a half wide and cut it in circles: stitch
these circles together, stuff with cot
ton batting and sprinkle with sachet
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Kate and Kite.

THE Rev. r. J. Campbell was discuss
i ing the English accent at a dinner in
Philadelphia.
'Our worst accent he said, pushing
back his snow white hair, lis the cock
new one-the one that turns, you know,
make haste into mike 'iste'-and SO on.
IT once engaged two maid servants.
One was a Devonian, the other a cock
ney They were both named Catherine,
but that fact caused no confusion in my
HOUSEHOLD I simply called the Devon
girl Kate and the cockney Kite, and they
always knew whom I was Addressing.
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The Gull.

A WESTERN detective was congratu-
\ lated by Duluth reporter on the
arrest of a notorious Christmas swindler.
with his absurd Christmas lottery
scheme said he, 1.-The man took in S7oO
a day in money ORDERS
The detective smiled bitterly
Elijah he said, was fed by ravens,
and nowadays. IL You will only turn
crook, you'll be fed by gulls."
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~ all the gifts that a girl makes at
Christmas this is the one which
must be guided more by propriety
than by the purse. No man likes to De
under material obligations to woman
If the couple are engaged it is q question
of what she can afford to give more than
what she should not give him. II the
man is not engaged to a girl, but is very
attentive to her and has been in the habit
of sending her books candies or flowers,
then she should remember him at Christ
mas by some slight gift. She must be
governed by his personal environment and
his tastes and she must not make her
gift too personal. She must remember
that a girls attitude to q man to whom
she is not engaged is a delicate one, ana
she must make her gift to him with TINS
i'm mind. There are two things she must
never send him-fancywork and her pho
tograph The former he does not want
the latter he should not have.
In a haberdasher's, in books'hop or at
q sporting goods store one may hnd
good selection of presents Tor men.
whether the amount to be spent is oO
cents or five or more dollars. The Ioi-
lowing are some little gifts that an I'M
engaged girl may give man: Individual
drinking cup base ball, cap. address
book memorandum pad, cravat holcer'
coin purse, coat hangers and suit nahs-
ers gloves, diary, hasty line pad. desk
fittings, pocket photograph case, pocket
magnifying glass. small bronze dog pa
per weights, a dozen hand-embroidered
small monograms for marking clothes,
books favOrite perfume leather collar
box, pocket pen and pencil holder. pocket
tame measure, silver nail file. silver pho
tograph frame, rubber-lined travelling
cases for sponge, toothbrush and SOAP
silver opener for mineral water bottles,
trav for comb and brushes, fooled leather
pocket stamp case, electric hashhsht,
combinati ton bill and coin purse. low
priced umbrella to keep at the ONCE.
mapnifying mirror for shaving, box of
good soap He may like something for
his desk-a reversible calendar In brass.
a small clock. carved ivory paper cut
ter. a brass tipped blotting pad. hand
hotter a desk basket. a stationery rack,
desk postage scales, silver-top ink bottle,
paper cutter and other articles
*
Things he can wear are permissible il
Won have known him from childhood and
regard him as a brother or a cousin
Bathrobes may be easily made at home
like shirts and pajamas. and the addi-
ton of an embroidered initial or mono
gram, either on the sleeve or pocket OF
the garment gives pleasing personal
touch to the gift. The laundry bag is a
homely but useful gift With the extra
bag he would never be without neces-
sary receptacle. Other articles of dress
are silk shirts, patent leather house slip
pers velvet house jacket, soft felt hat
silk lounging robe, woven silk neckwear
dinner cravat, dress shirts, neglige
shirts, muffler, sweater, neck shield, silk
hose, leather belt, raincoat, white silk
suspenders. white waistcoat, dress shirt
protector. gloves.
II girl is engaged to a man, or there
Is complete understanding between
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canister from the HILL burst upon the
columns and line.
For moment the head of the left
column was checked and broken The
column on the right was also broken
Col. Burnham's line of blue on the green
field paused, as II to recover breath, and
slightly wavered.
Sedgwick and Newton looked on with
unconcealed anxiety, and turned to each
other. but remained silent The suspense
was intense. Was it to be victory or a
defeat? Was the place a second time to
be a slaughter PEN? Was the 9th
Corps to be driven into the river?
Staff officers, waving their swords and
hurrahing to the men. dashed down the
Telegraph road. A binding rain of shot
pierced the air. 1t was more than human
nature could face. The head of the
column as it reached the lowest part Of
the decline near fork In the road seem
ed to melt away. Many fell; others, bend