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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-07
A Great Achievement.

1t is a great achievement that required
a good deal of engineering skill as we'll
as money to adapt land SO broken and
irregular and so attractive as scenery to
the uses of modern homes, but it has been
done.
However. the new driveway when it
reaches the side of the ravine just north
of Massachusetts avenue comes again
into public property, for the land on both
sides of this tributary to Rock creek was
dedicated for park purposes and convey
ed to the government. This bit of natural
beauty will be preserved forever, and SO
that it may also be enjoyed the District
surveyor. NJ. c. HaZen, has planned a
driveway that will pass along the bottom
of the ravine. 1t will be known as the
NOrmanstone drive, and it will continue
for more of the way amid these surround
ingS and trending in northWesterly
direction until Woodley road is reached
about on line with 31st street.
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licago Record Herald.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
To the end of inducing the American
public to eat more mutton, the Montana
Wool Growers Association is reported to
be about to undertake a campaign Of
education by lectures and moving pic
lures. On the basis Of prices that have
obtained in the Chicago retail market in
the last six months. many meat eaters
can well substitute mutton for beef. Mutt
ton now sells for much less than beef,
and when well cooked 1t Is excellent meat
In the United States mutton has never
been so popular as in England. the rea-
son. perhaps. being that it never has
been so good In quality here. Tender,
juicy mutton Is not easy to obtain in our
hotels and restaurants, but the fault
seems to be more with cooks than with
the quality of the meat. One who will
learn how to prepare and cook well NUT
ton at home will wonder why it is not
better prepared for the table and why it
costs so much when served in public
places. The use of more mutton, instead
Of beef, under present conditions would
do something toward reducing the cost
OF living for many families.
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SALES BY SALISBURY co.
Firm Reports Transactions Involv.
ing Total of $4,000.

N. l.. Sansbury Company reports an
actlve season in the last few weeks in
the real estate market. Among the re-
cent sales are the following in Prince
ton Heights operation for Kennedy
Bros, sales aggregating $4,000:
On Quebec street, 731 to Fredericka
schneider, 1913 to William w. Wayland.
743 to Eugene w. Leach, 745 to Anna
Fowler, TAT to DR.. Elzey. 749 to c. C..
Heltman. 748 to Pearl T. Pulliam, 739
to Dr. Walker and 735 to Rose Coghlan.
In the Lexington street DEVELOPMENT.
northeast. it reports total of sales
aggregating $10,500. for the owners.
Kennedy Bros. who will erect nineteen
houses, two of which group have al
ready been sold before completion to
the following: 62S to Gustave B. Spence
and 632 to Frank NJ. Pratt
In Saurs Addition it reports sales
aggregating $4S,500. Among the pur-
chasers are the following: 1905 Della
field street to William T. George, 18th
and Decatur streets to William r.
George, 1909 Delafield street to w. A.
Whitaker. 1905 Delafield street to w.
H. Hyde. 1903 Decatur street to Henry
A. Works. 1919 Decatur street to
Mathilde Weighell. Also let's to the
following On Crittenden street near
hanson: on Delafield street near i4th
street to II. G. Smithy; on Decatur
street near 18th street, to Fohl c.
Brinley.
street southeast for Frank Kirby,
premises 1645 New Jersey avenue to
DR.. Robert A. Logan, consideration said
to be about $1,000. For George J.
Mueller to ]. S. Gruver. group of lots
on Sherman avenue and Irving street.
consideration said to be in the neigh
borhood of $4,000. These lots will be
Immediately improved by the erection
of a group Of investment properties.
Lot corner 18th and v streets for Fred
erick Gibbs. Price about $4,000.
On u street between LIST and I'd
streets northwest, plot Of ground to
Charles L. Tankersley. builder In the
neighborhood of $4,000 was said to have
been the consideration.
To John r. Haislip. in Woodbridge, lot
for about $4,000.
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ALTERATIONS BEING MADE.
District Title Co. Remodeling Build
ing at 61O 18th Street NV.

Alterations are being made in the build
ing at $40 18th street northwest by the
District Title Company, which will give
more room and make what is available
more convenient for the transaction of
business. The Office room is being en-
tirely remodeled, new fixtures are being
put in and the general arrangement
changed SO as to be better adapted for
handling the enlarged business.
The large vault room. where the records
are kept, has been doubled in size by
adding another story of similar fireprOof
construction and directly over the pres
ent vault. which will be reached by an
iron staircase.
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Nearly Cheated Hangman.
From the London Chronicle.

From the LonuVh C1f0h1clt
A. very ingenious attempt to cheat the
gallows was made by man named Rich
ard Johnson, who was hanged at Shrews-
bury in 1896. He hung half an hour, and
his body was about to be handed over
to his relatives, when the hangman
thought he detected some sign of life. On
had wreathsd cords round and under his
body connected with pair of hooks at
his neck by which the usual effect was
prevented. the apparatus being cevery
concealed under frilled shirt and a flow
ing periwig. He was taken down and
then promptly rehanged with successs
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Our Offer

To you is a request to in
spect these homes located
on QUEBEC STREET
NV. where the street car
facilities enable you to
reach 9th and r streets
within Is minutes on a schedule
operating ears every minute and a
half. Then inspect any home in
any other locality and see if you
can secure a home that combines
all the qualities of these. whether
il be from a standpoint of Location.
Construction. Finish, Design or Ad-
ditional features. within
$1,000
OF the price, in addition Ia an at
tractive. easy-term purchase. IL is
the best home-buying proposition
in this city-an actual saving OF
$1,000 is awaiting each purchaser.
Inspect Today and Be Convinced.
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are more girls working than at any other
time, but, on account of the interminable
hours of household service, it's monotony
and lack of social pleasures, they have
focked to- the factories and shops. And
the working girl has much of right and
justice on her side. There can be no
doubt that the moral protection of house.
hold service has much in its favor. but
working girls are human. They crave
companionship, association with their
equals and a degree of freedom which
they do not usually have in domestic
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to make a demand Of any kind. Things
have changed now. The London servant
has crossed swords with her employer
and won the battle. Her main protest
was against the badge of servitude. the
black stuff gown. Any other color or a
white costume was not objected to, but
the London maid of the black stuff gown
is no more. Incidentally the English
maid has secured certain other conces-
sions in the matter of afternoons and
evenings OF and the right to receive
callers. Both here and in England there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-07
Read! Reflect. Act!

What would be appropriate Xmas gift than
the purchase of home? gift your family
that would be appreciated for In addition
would result great saving you. prepared
make you the of home that combines all the
quiremens of what home should be- easy
Do hesitate, inspect these homes today and pave
your enjoying this Christmas your home, like
the independence that from being home
These O
! section
a
The finish
of the homeseeker
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The Universal Servant Problem

From Leslfe's.
If there be any truth in the adage that
misery loves company" comfort may be
found in the fact that England. too, has
a servant problem The English servant
has been held UP as a pattern of the
proRrtetias and amcisncy, never daring
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service. The employer who has suffi-
cient imagination to put herself in the
place of her servants and makes provi-
sion accordingly for their social needs
will not have any great amount OF trou-
BILE in keeping her servants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-07

The travelling salesman had four min
utes I'm which to catch his train.
Cant You go faster than this?" no
asked the street car conductor.
Yes" the bellringer answered "but 1
have to stay with my car. Life.
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TO CONNECT DRIVES
Link Between Parks Is Being
Urged.
WOULD HELP GEORGETOWN
Curving Road From @ Street Bridge
to Continue Along r.
CONGRESS ASKED FOR MONEY
Great Engineering Skill Needed to
Adapt Land So Broken
and Irregular.

A link, and an important one, in the
much talked-of as we'll as much needed
connection between the Potomac and the
Rock Creek Parks will be supplied if
two items in the annual budget Of the
commissioners are approved by Congress.
AS far as one of the proposed improve
ments is concerned, while it will connect
some sections of the driveway that has
been proposed to extend up the valley of
Rock creek, it will have a practical use
even if the principal scheme is never car
ried out. For it is planned to begin at
the Georgetown end of the bridge that is
being built over Rock creek on the line
Of Q street, and by opening up wind
ing driveway to the northwest, make easy
the ascent of the Georgetown hills to the
summit at r street, which will be reach
ed at Goth street.
Montrose Park Lies West.
Montrose Park. the new acquisition, the
first provision of the sort made in the
populated sections of the city, lies to the
west of 10Th street on the north side of
r street. The even surface of the summit
OF the hill is continued for little dis
lance in the park, where the lawn
stretches away beneath the stately arms
Of the great oaks which constitute one of
the chief charms Of this public recreation
place.
The curving road up from the Q Street
bridge will be continued along r street
and to the west limits of the park, which
is bounded by Lovers lane, an attractive
Old-time road, which plunges down into
the deeply wooded ravine and then up
again to the level of Massachusetts ave-
nue. The new driveway will follow the
course of Lovers lane, which runs into
Massachusetts avenue just west of the
bridge.
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Follow Line of Rock Greek.

From this point it will be continued
north. following pretty closely the line
of Rock creek, but along the top of the
bluff. which, however, gradually dimin-
ishes as the ground descends the sides
of another picturesque ravine marking
the course of a small tributary of Rock
creek AS soon as Massachusetts avenue
is passed the course of the new drive
way will be along one of the streets
which has been opened up in the sub
division of Massachusetts Avenue Heights
where the macadam driveways wind
through the wooded country along the
natural levels, instead of blowing their
way through hills and over hollOws, SO
that the monotony of the straight lines
Of q city may be secured.
In addition to the park roadways which
have been opened through this great tract
that extends practically from Rock
creek to Wisconsin avenue. with Massa-
chusetts avenue on the south side and
Woodley road on the north, there are
also sidewalks and sewers and water and
other provisions for community living,
SO that it may be presumed before long
these roads that now pass beneath the
branches of great forest trees will be
bordered by houses standing in the midst
Of lawns with shrubbery and flowers.
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V|ouNG girls are finding the man
Y nish shirts made of striped or
plain washable silk or creme de
chine very much to their liking. Most
CO the models are absolutely nasculine
in the severity Of their lines. This
however, appeals to the girl who likes
to exploit the latest fad of fashion,
Those who dislike the plainness add a
Jabot OF lace or bow at the neck line
put the majority prefer to wear the
blouse as II Is, with "A simple fastening
OF buttons down the front
The buttons are Of crystal, white or
co!ored to match the blouse and stitched
with heavy white silk.
A cape collar finishes the neck and
Is most becoming to girls. 1t exposes
the throat in front and is comfortable.
il differs from the polo collar, mas
much as very little Of 1t shows from the
front. AT the back there Is ample
width and. In some cases, considerable
depth.
Slate gray. blue, pink. viole. and
stripes are equally favored for fashion
ing the mannish blouse. The tie worn
with the cape collar is knotted and has
loosely hanging ends 1t may be of vel
vet, striped silk or dotted satin. Ties
OF two colors, one side green, red or
blue and the other white. are the new
notes. The magpie tie of black and
white Is extremely popular. The girl
who. admires novelty will invest in two
or three blouses of this variety. They
are very practical for business women
and for schoolgirls
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black patent leather. A double row of
dark-blue buttons are caught together
with loops of braid.
Corduroy Is a popular material for
making suits for boys. 1t gives excel
lent service and Is dressy enough for
best wear.
The coat showing the back view is Of
black velvet. A deep collar and cuffs are
OF beige cloth. Dark blue velvet or
corduroy can be used to copy this model
Extremely lovely is the little hat OF
ecru lace trimmed with black velvet
and an ornament Of dull gold.
The mother who sews will find an in
exhaustible supply Of ideas suggested
by these designs.
They are attractive from every point
OF view. and will prove an easy task
to the maker.
The smallest remnants can be success
fully utilized to develop these charm
ing garments.
Chiidren's frocks and coats are ex.
peEsive II you select exclusive models:
ana what mother does not desire her
dividual: Ready-made garments fail in
this respect, while those fashioned by
the home dressmaker are more salts
factory.
Little touches Of handwork contribute
DAINTY touch which is usually lacking
enormous prices demanded for hand.
made frocks.
Why not present your little one with
a new costume for the HOLIDAYS?
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The Corsage Bouquet

"HE woman who collected the fas-
cinating little compact punches
Il Of flowers last year Is now hesitat-
ing between them and the large single
flowers.
The tiny punches Of roses. forget-me-
nots and pansies have been replaced
with single blossoms of velvet aid silk
or clusters Of one variety.
The modiSh woman, when choosing
the flower to tuck in her stole or bodice,
In season. At present she wears two
or three china asters. a single chrysan-
themum or a bunch of mountAin-ash
berries. These resemble cluster of
cleaning rubies against suit of gray,
black or blue velvet. The touch of vivid
color Is an absolute necessity this win
ter, and many costumes depend en-
English violets give lovely touch to
gray and prune-colored gowns. They
can be excellent imita lions of the
flowers. or made of narrow ribbon COM
bined with green leaves One clever
woman uses the real leaves with ribbon
flowers, which wilt slightly and give
an excellent idea Of the natural flowers
with the corsage bouquet now. 1t soft
ems any vivid color and blends with a
gown In a very desirable manner. TIE
real fern can be preserved by the way,
for days If the ends are burned OFF,
thus forcing the sap up into the leaves.
Asparagus fern Is also good addition
to silk flower.
Lilies of velvet. orchids of silk and
velvet. roses in any of the swirled or
petaled forms vie with the small cluster
flowers that are massed in punches for
a. color effect.
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FRENCH FASHION NOTES

1t was Topped up in two places with
clusters OF pale pink roses. A bou
quet of the flowers was tucked in at
the waist belt. The scarf worn about
the shoulders was of deep red chiffon
bOrdered with ermine
Parisiennes are wearing many black
frocks. and this accounts for the
coats of vivid colors. Emerald green,
brick red, king blue and chamois
yellow are all popular cOlors.
A coat of emerald-green ratine, with
the collar. revers and cuffs of brett
schwartz had amethyst crystal but
tons to fasten 1t: 1t was worn with
a gown Of black velvet, with .ne
bodice formed almost entirely of
violet chiffon, with short sash ends
embroidered with black and green
wool.
Hats OF white beaver trimmed win
brocaded ribbon. showing a large
flower design in shades of rose, violet
and gold against white background.
are receiving much attention at
Close fitting turbans of fur. fire.
quently having pulled crowns of
velvet and trimmed with a feather
fantastic or paradise plumage. are
The proper gloves to wear with the
afternoon frocks are Of white kid.
stitched and embroidered to match
dress. whether it is grass green,
mauye, tan, red or blue.
Sleeves of brocaded velvet appear
on many of the smart frocks designed
by Beer. In a gown of tan silk ratine
the rather full sleeves were of beige
color brocaded with black.
Many of the handsome fur pelerincs
have been designed only for the tall.
stately woman. Half cape and half
stole in shape, with ample fullness
in the cape portion and long stole
ends, they appear at their best when
gracing the shoulders of a JunoesQue
figure.
Russian blouse costumes are favor
ed by Cheruit. and one of the smart
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PARIS. Nov, %,

1a1t1Ss NOV. 20.
"HIS has been an extremely lively
week in diplomatic circles. The
- German embassy is entertaining
the young scion of the house of
Mecklenburg -Strelitz. which is a sig
nal for every one Of any standing to
contribute his share to his entertain
ment. Being particularly Interested
In the drama. he has been the hon
ored guest at many theater parties.
w assd ,ty nishs the Tnea,rs Franea,s
PLACE. Gowns of such marvellous
beatty were worn they appeared the
result CT a wizards magic.
embroidered were draped in the most
attractive manner. other gowns pos
sessed certain nymph-like allure
ment because Of their lovely trans
over foundation OF citron char
meuse was draped tunic of ivory
white lace. This was caught up
black velvet ribbon finished with
cameo ornament at the waist line.
me short sleeves. decolletage and
skunk fur. A slash at the side of the
skirt disclosed stockings to match
the frock above. evening shoes Of
bronze repeating the brown of the
fur.
About the throat was worn a collar
- black velvet. from which was sus-
pended an ornament composed of a
cameo surrounded by pearls
Another handsome gown adorned
the brunette loneliness Of the Belgian
minister's wife. 1t was of rose-col-
Ored brocaded chiffon showing a de-
sign worked in gold. Gold lace trim
med the bodice and sleeves and mar
row bands of skunk fur outlined the
tunic drapery.
A debutante was charmipgly attired
In of r0QQ-nfnk chiffon r
ed over a foundation of pale pink
satin. The corsage drapery Of cherry
colored. crystal-dotted chiffon ex-
tended to the hem Of the skirt, where
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est models was developed of dahlia-
red velvet. Bands of skunk fur aGorn-
ed the blouse and hem of the skirt.
A girdle of black satin, tied at the
side, confined the fullness about the
waist.
Separate wraps Of velours de laine
in bright colors are lovely enough to
command instant approval. Rasp-
berry pink, shades of amber and
wine reds are colOrS used by Redfern
for afternoon and evening, wraps
These are completed by broad collars
and cuffs of fur
Sapphire blue brocaded velvet trim
med with two-inch bands of ermine
produced one of the loveliest models
at recent display of smart gar
ments.
Attractive caps for evening wear
and trimmed with bands of panne
velvet fastened with small bows or
buckles of rhinestoees.
A lovely model of dull gold net had
bands of turquoise-blue velvet en-
trim 1t.
Caps of gold tulle are embroidered
On the Rue de Rivoli is a tiny shop
where separate blouses are sold. and
II you search Paris You will not find
A blouse Of dark blue mousseline
de sole had trimmings of dull gold
lace and small buttons of gold braid.
Another smart blouse was of white
tulle combined with ecru batiste.
Black tulle and jet buttons produced
the artistic note Of contrast
White tulle was used for another
model, which had an oddly shaped
bolero of white lace. Narrow bands
Of skunk fur adorned the blouse
One shop is making a speciality of
children's coats. and a pretty design
of white corded silk had a collar Of
heavy white lace bordered by deep
white chenille fringe.
Olive-green ratine was used for the
collar, cuffs and deep band on the
bottom of a black velvet coat.
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M ing at rapid pace. mothers
Wv are busily engaged making the
necessary preparations for It's
enjoyment
The children find much to interest
them out of doors during these crisp,
cold days The sensible mother provides
warm clothing and allows them to re-
main in the health-giving open air as
much as possible.
Children's costumes are more allur-
ing this season than they have heen for
several years. The little 'cks are as
modish as those of their elders. They
embody, in a modified manner. the
salient features exploited by Partisan
designers.
Millinery for the Juvenile world comes
in many fascinating varieties. Quaint
bonnets. berets. large and small hats.
all are becoming to the cherubic faces
OF children.
Miniature fur sets. consisting Of muff.
stole and hat. are displayed. These are
fashioned entirely of fur. or of velvet.
satin or brocade trimmed with bands of
fur.
frock for Christmas gift to your small
daughter. Here are designs which may
appeal to you.
The tot wearing the beret hat is at
tired IN coat Of old-bIue velours. de
laine- Bands of corbeau-blue velvet
adorn the sleeves and neck line. The
coat fastens far 10 the left side, from
buttons.
The small beret cap is OF dark-blue
n nSh' with narrow 6rim OF white
adorns the side-front
This pretty coat would be equally az
and trimmed with old-blue or scarlet
cloth and small velvet buttons.
The charming coat of khaki-colo-ed
velours de laine, worn by the small girl
OF 4, has large collar OF seal-trown
velvet. with pointed ends. A Triangular
shaped piece of velvet adcrns the Cur.
The covered buttons are of velvet.
Seal-brown velvet Is used for the
quaint hat which has single rose OF
pink and gold caught AT the side. Old
blue velours lie laine combined with
black velvet could be used for this
model
The older girl with the nun wears a
smart coat OF sapphire-blue velvet.
Corded silk striped in blue and white
was used to fashion the shawl collar
and cuffs.
A double line of dull gilt buttons ex-
tended from the base OF the collar to
the bottom of the hem. To successfully
copy this model velours de laine cloth
or corduroy can be used.
To comple.e this costume is a large fat
hat Of black velvet. trimmed with a
bow and scat OF old-gold plush. This
Is an extremely becoming model TO the
older child.
In planning the outdoor costume the
Ettle boy must not be forgotten.
his design shows a suit OF old-blue
serge. trimmed with navy blue II is
made In the Russian-peasant fashion,
and Is bel,ed in with wide belt OF
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Russian blouses. long sleeved and fur
trimmed. are noticed In the dressier cos
tunes.
Rose mousseline and mink fur are
charming combination for young per-
sons evening gown.
Among the fashionable methods for
dressing the hair IL n revival of the
/, French twist.
Old gold is one of the fashionable colors
for charmeusc gowns and the Innings Of
wraps.