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The Washington herald., 1912-02-25
NEW LINEN FROCKS.

kIEW designs for linen and crash
IN frocks and incidentally for serge or
bedford cord, for these several
fabrics all need the same style of gown to
show them of to the best advantage, are
many of them decidedly on the Russian
blouse order. One striking costume of
this sort recently shoTn by fashionable
importer was Of deep yellow linen with
trimmings Of rather heavy embroidery
in dull cerise and black. The froek was
fastened in the back, but the deep double
skirt with a heavy ornament down one
side gave the effect Of a Russian blouse
at first glance This froek was collar
less, but the sleeves were very long, ex-
tending well over the hand. They were
almost tight fitting and on the lower
part were fastened with small crochet
buttons SO they might dt more tightly.
The embroidery was used with these
crochet buttons to look Ike frogs.
Where the sleeve Joined the bodice there
was also a, narrow band Of the embroid-
cry and the neck was finished in the
same way. A girdIe of black satin was
worn with this costume. The embroid-
cry was also used on the front Of the
bodice and in wide and heavy band
from the girdle down the left
side of the skirt for about half the depth
Of the upper skirt.
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Whipcord. changeabIe tsffetas, broken
check patterns in twiilsd silk or wool
and the ever useful serges are the ma,
terials used in the 6rst Paris models eI.
hibited, and the very most attractive ha rs
braid orerbound edges. Bengaline silk
is used to make as well as trim suits,
often showing a figured woven border.
Terry cloth. 8 rather heavy weave like
Turkish towelling; eponge, a thinner,
daintier weave of the same sort, and
macrame lace, introduced last season, are
all used for trimming revers, collars, cuffs,
&c.
The sailor collars are shaped on slender
lines in front and either deeply rounded
or cut in one or two points at the back.
Buttons on suits as well as dresses are
grouped with spscings between, rather
than in the usual long, evenly spaced rows,
and are of glass matching the material in
color or polished wood or ivory. ..
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and batiste, but they serve only As .
ground for drawn work anu embroideries.
The upper centre blouse, good type OF
the more elaborate kinds, is Of Brussels
net with contrasting chiffon bands picot
edged, for such edges are no longer
hemred; the other edges show shadow
embroidery border. The tiny silk roses
give delicate touch Of color.
Two Of the long sleeved blouses are de-
lightful arrangements OF lace and EN-
broidery combined with hand run tueks,
while the third. on more tailored lines,
shows deep. hemstltched tueks and an
original collar and jabot Of particular
chic when worn with the spring tailored
snit Intricate matching Of lace makes .
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worn among creations" and yet be
enough ike them not to be conspicuous by
contrast.
Taffeta, of course, is this seasons new
dress fabric. Not the old fashioned, stih,
crackly kind of former days, but delight
full, chiffonlike, supple fabric, woven in
two contrasting colors. changeabie or re-
versible, a fascinating simmer Of light
and shade, changing from one color to the
other as the light may happen TO fall on
il. With the revival of this silk has re-
turned the use of old fashioned trim
mings. ruches, puffings, fringed rufies,
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LAT E s T F A R / 5 I A 5.

The scant. skirt Of last season shows a
decided inclination to change its outline
in rather. an interesting way, Of which
the extreme models Of this season had al
ready. limited. TUNES are added, straight
hanging plaits are introduced toward the
back, and various other tentative efforts
are seen. though the skirt Is not Jet strik-
ingly different The foundation skirt still
measures from about one and q half to
two yards about the hem. but the detached
tunics or pressed pleats give an entirely
novel outline.
The coat fronts slant sharply downward
toward the back. and there Is almost In
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&c, and generally touch Of lace is used
about the gown. sometimes. frankly,
great deal. for lace has at last fully re-
turned to fashion. So the gown here
sketched, its taffeta skirt having three en-
circling rows Of tiny pleatings Of the ma
terial. and q princess waist foundation
over which is draped a little jacket OF
the new black Spanish lace, is thoroughly
up to date. There is fold of the silk out
lining the jacket fronts, which nearly
meet at the waist line. and supple bow
in front is fastened by a taffeta covered
buckle. A frill Of the black lace finishes
the short silk sleeve. The vest and front
are covered smoothly with chiffon Of the
tone and a triangle Of the black lace
The lines are especially good for ma
tronly or q figure inclined toward stout
ness, for the cross pleatings being Of the
gowns color do not cut the lines Of the
figure as would band Of opposing color.
IL an inexpensive lace is ueed it should be
tinted the gowns color, as that is the way
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Nondu, AOA NV kN~S%~@~
charm with which different laces are in
termingled, combined with hand em-
broidery and enriched with drawn work
and stitches gives deceptive air Of lux
urious simplicity seldom in Keeping with
the price.
The group of models here pictured shows
the newest and most attractive lines and
fashion touches; the long set-iu sleeves
with their graceful wrist frills, the droop-
ing shoulder pelerines and the odd nsw
oyerblouse are seen at their prettiest. Il
Is also interesting to note the new laces
used, this season-princess lace combined
with hand embroidery, shadow lace with
venlse. point de Paris and valenciennes.
As for the hand embroideries, while
shaddw work is still used, English eyeiet
hezriA embossed and perforated l. seen
on mole models. Foundation materials
are m$tly Egyptian crepe. spiderweb
voile, brussels net handkerchief linen
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indefnable charm of their own, have to
give rather serious thought to their
clothes, and, Of course, the most serious
consideration is the gown-the right one
for the right oecasiOn-for an error Of
Judgment in this respect means q dress
that is failure. yet which must be worn
with the best grace possible.
A dress may not be from the highest
priced gown maker or contain the most
expensive workmanship, but there is no
reason why it cannot have the interes;
and charm Of the seasons new materials
and the lines In vogue. so that it may be
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clothes, and an outfit that Is delightful,
appropriate at the shore leaves much to
be desired when transferred to the noun
tains or used on Continental travels. So
those possessing moderate incomes, yet
who are drawn into smart social life
through family connections or a certain
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HERE are always 30
many dresses needed BY q
woman who takes any
part in social life in
spring snd summer. The
inevitable migrations re-
nnire different tYpes Of
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be made only OF linens
bstistes or muslins. Recently it has been
demonstrated that cotton voiles have not
only taken the place of these other fab
RIGS, but that they are an improvement,
as they offer many advantages.
Cotton voile is soft and clinging II
follows the outlines of the figure and can
be draped into graceful overskirts and
tunics. When it is cleaned or washed Il
does not lose its shap AID therefore
there is no danger of its sagging at the
bottom of the skirt. 1t is durable and
will last for a season or more and so is
worthy of the hand embroidery and lace
that must be lavished upon it. The
daintiness of the material allows it to be
gathered, pleated or tucked. SO that a
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Dew models on view at the various smart
tailor establishments will be found a
style that seems to be especially designed
for ones particular type of figure. so it
- well to be in time to buy or at least see
the original model, for the clever tailor
ing of to-day. with its skilfully placed
seams and its carefrily thought out pro
portions, can completely conceal the faults
of ,woman's figure and give it that in.
de6nable air of good style that will make
more than a favorable comparison with a
woman of really good figure gowned in
an indiferently made suit.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-25

ONE one discovered the
desirability of cotton,
yoiles for thin summer
dresses. There had been.
a mistakc1 idea that.
dresses Of this kind could
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He craftsmanlike skin,
artistic touch and daint-
ness Of the materials
that go to make up q
French blouse are a keen
delight to the appreciatiye
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HE selection of a spring
suit is one Of the interest
ing events of the Lenten
days 10 the woman who
appreciates the value Of
being becomingly dressed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-04
The Ten That Are Taken
 And The Ten That Are Spared

What is the Underworld2 the source of malsies rievous to be borne acting unto the third and fourth generation those upon whom the wrath falls It pur- veyor the surgeons knife when it inoeent excluding from posterity vines that meant be fruitful stock Out of the Underworld fright l thingsthe murder Stratford; the staying of enthal the bagged body in the Georgetown pond
 And the Underworld is linked to government. Be tween it and the management of cities thereis bond Between it and the government of Bridgeport there tie. What is that bond2 What is, that tie? Z The Underworld has votes. They useful votes. They ballet that may his benefit by him who command from action the instrmentates of cial sanitation.
 The Underworld must have shelter. Under the open sky it becomes vagran and will be dragged to the seclu sion of jail The Underworld pays fat rentals from the
 The Underworld at times breaks through the woven protection that it has, and needs for it's salvage of type. From the wages of shame the Underworld pays fat fees.
 Votes of the Underworld rentals of the Underworld and lawyers Underworld three strong links the chain that binds government and Underworld in
 Government winks at the Underworld; tolerates it. sanctions it. plays into it's hands, is in colusion with it.; connives with it.
 Government in Bridgeport does all of these things.
 Comes the mayor of Bridgeport Clifford B. Will son, with single feeble weapon from the which numbered generations of wise and holy have erect ed to be the armory of society.
 Mayor Wilson remonstrates, in his private person. against ten resorts He ask that the licenses be taken from those places because he says they used for i'm moral purposes
 Why tens Why not twentye Is justice blinds Is she larne2 Can the mayor only ten Are the others so far away that he cannot reach them?
 The ten that have been chosen the least notor- ious, and perhaps the least injurious.
 The mayor has taken the yolmglings of the flock.
 Why is he tender of the veterans of the Under world, the seasoned purveyors of ipiquity2
 Does the answer lie in votes rentals, in tae law yers of that clientele2 Where does the answer ie9
 The mayors action discoses much It is a comics sion. It confesses more things than one
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-04

Latin-American countries would be benefited in sending their young men to American colleges. Agriculture is in a primitive state in many sections of South America" he declares ttand the scientific study of this important subject is receiving much attention. Were modern methods applied to only a small portion of the vast area adapt ed to agriculture, the South American countries would astonish the world. It is very natural that these countries are seeking to put a prize upon the skilled agrieu1turist, and in conse- Quence their young men are looking for institutions where they can per feet themselves in this great and growing field.
 Most of the Latin-American coun- tries have already sent commissions to the United States to study or institu- .tions, and they would do it more ire quently and systematically if proper ly encouraged, thinks MT. Reid. He quotes the United States consul at sMontevideo as saying: Uruguay is so pleased with the reports of her var ious experts sent to this country to study farming methods that the rec ommendaton has been made that m future all agricultural commissions sent abroad for experience and study spend all their time in the United States,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-04
EDUCATING THE CHILD

Have you ever tried to carry on g cenversation and at the same time eount the chimes of a clock? Or the tick of a pendulum?
 It would seem that this is an easy test. but there is many a grown-up who will be confused the first time he tries it. That our powers of attention are seldom developed to their full ca pacity is made plain by this simple ex- pertinent.
 sTo see children of five counting the strokes of a clock while refiting poem. initiating the pose of RaphaePs s Cher1bs after a ten second view of the famous picture, dropping a command ed number of drops from 8 bottle with precision, or repeating score of dis connected words after a teacher has said them only once is~ therefore 9 rather novel sight But it is one which is to become common, according to educators who have investigated the new and unique system devised by ". M. Hiilyer. Head Master of Calvert school. of Baltimore, to supplant the ordinary Kindergarten forms of in- struction.
 This is the result of the combined study and efforts of MT. Hillyer and his Kindergarten expert, who have been for nearly score of years study ina and practising and experimenting
  After many years of remodeling and adapting the kindergarten to agree with the findings of psychology and meet the demands of a practical ed- ucation, they decided to start absto- 1utely afresh without the pre-conceiv- ed notions or methods They have orf<inated a system in which the pre- vafIing idea is the inculcating of hab- its-habits of mind and hand, of thought and work.
 These habits are gained not by any roundabout means, but by direct drills Children are to be taughuhab- it's of observation, attention, concen- tration, self-control, etc--by drills in observation, drills in attention, drills in Concentration and correct ha bits of coifTers5ng, memorizing. studying, playing standing, sitting, walking, singing. dancing. etc, by drills in speaking, drills in conversing, drills in mem orizing- Little apparatus is need ed and that only of the homeliest character, and the results are not looked for in any objective product, such as sewing, weaving of mats or modelling, but in the child himself. He is taught to think quicker, speak clearer attendd closer study harder, behave better. and act with more pre- cisdon- It is all done Ey drills of the most exacting kind and yet drills that are so interesting as to be as fascin- atfng as a game, in fact, that is what they are. from the child's point of view--ganes.
 The habit drills form only a part of the new systems day prograln-the other features are equally as unusual. but they should turn out children who. without waste time, thought or motion, are able to do the work of the grades better, more accurately and in shorter time and make of them ca pablo students instead of raw recruits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-04
FOR MORE L,ATIN-ANfERICAN
 STUDENTS IN OUR COLLEGES

-sWhy not have more Latin-Ameri- can students in our colleges?" asks 2 MT William A. Reid in a special ar ticle written to aid the Southern Com nercial Congress in it's task of &C., 4uaintfng Americans with the signifi
 canee of the Panama Canal MT. Reid admits that a good many Latin-Amer- jeans already find their way to edu- eational institutions in the United States 5hut believes ernphatically that there should berInorer of them. Many of the sons of South Americans are at present educated in Europe, largely because they have not been informed --s <1--- rAznaxkabIe educational advan-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-04

tages to be found in the United States. European. capital is invested everywhere in South America. luxur- ious European steamships bring tho civilization of Europe to Latin-Amer;- can ports; and the European traveller and business man himself never fails to talk of his famous educational in stitutions when in a foreign country. The result is that the Latin-American hears more of these institutions than he does of those in the United States.
 MT. Reid points out strong econom- ic reasons for urging that more effort must soon be made to draw. Latin American students to our colleges and universities.
 ''The opening of Panama is drawing the American continents into closer accord; perhaps never before have the eyes of both North and South America been so fixed upon each oth- CT. All over South America I have found the people reading history and literature of the American states. On the other hand consider what it means when each months adds thous- ands of names to the visitors register at the Pan-American Building in Washington. Many of these visitors, it is true,- are sightseers; but hum dreds go there for a definite and fixed purpose; and as result millions of
  prises all over Latn-America. But the student field is scarcely touched. although it offers opportunities for adding very materially to the rosters of our colleges.
 'tOn numerous occasions I have been called upon to tell of North America institutions and what they have to offer the young South Ameri- can. There is a desire to see our country and to study in it, but the matter has not been especially agitat- ed, or at least not until the recent movement for the exchange of pro fessors.
 'sAt the famous university of San Marcos, in Peru, much interest was manifested in the courses offered by the United States; several students details about coming among us to pursue certain lines of professional work.
 "On my last trip from Panama southward our ship carried S2 young men from that country. to finish their education in Chile. All the boys had won their appointm ents on merit, and Chtle wanted them in her schools and colleges. Other young men from the same country might easily be induced to come to our institutions.
 '.At the National University at La Plata, Argentina, the students and professors asked many questions and were greatly interested in our institu- tions; and even in far-of Runta Are mas a father inquired of me about sending his son to North America to study mining engineering.
 Homeward bound from Brazil. the ship upon which I travelled had on board more than twencss e-oung men coming to the United States to com plete their education; even then many of their number were undecided as to what college to enter upon arriving at New York. They doubtless wander ed around unaided and perhaps set tied at institutions little suited to their needs" ss
 It is in the teaching of scientific ag- rieulture that MT. Reid finds one of the most direct means by which the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-04
JEFFERSON AS A DRAUGHrsMAN

Thomas Jefferson's architectural drawings for the University of Vir- six1ia, done in India ink by himself and shaded by his granddaughter, form part of the illustrations in Her bert B. Adams volume on Jefferson and the history of the university, and it is a distinct surprise to find that the United States Bureau of Educa- ton lists tflis publication as among those available for free distribution Others of the same historical series have long since been exhausted and it was assumed that none of this edi- ton was left; but the title appears on the 1912 list of available publfca- tions. together with some 700 or more titles of books and pamphlets on va rious educational subjects.
 The other publications listed cover a multitude of educational topics, among them the following: Agricul- tursa education; Alaska school and reindeer service; American education al history. including histories of the school systems in iidividual States; education and crime; educational methodss foreign school systems; 1; higher education; industrial and tech nfca1 education; libraries; teaching of mathematics; rural education; school architecture and sanitation;- training of teachers. Many of these publica- tions are of great value to teachers, students of education, librarians, and people having 8 general interest in sducation and the improvement of public and private schools.
 The sbulletin entitled: List of Pub Iications of the United States Burea u of Education Available for Free Dis tributfon,'' which contains a detailed statement of all the books and pam Dhlets obtainab1e, is now ready, and win be sent to any one requesting it..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-04
MAYOR BOYLE DEFEATED
Newport Executive Loses to Young Lawyer-Nfassachus Elections.

Newport. Dec. 4-Williann Macleod, 80 years old, lawyer, defeated Mayor Patrick J. Boyle by @ plurality of 433 yesterday in the 1iveliest campaign Newport has held in years. The ap- propriations for two playgrounds and irnproyernents to Newport's public beach were both carried.
 MT Boyle has held the office of Mayor in all fourteen years. He has been defeated twice.
 Boston. Dec 4No upsets in the li- cense vote occurred in the fourteen Massachusetts cities which held cleo tions yesterday. In all these except Taunton, Mayors were elected, one of the principal fights being in New Bed ford. where Charles S. Ashley was re- elected for his sixteenth term.
 In cities where National party lines prevailed six Republicans were sue cessflll and two Democrats. Progress sfves entered the fight Tn three of the cities, Pittsfield, Quincy and Waltham, but met with no success except in Quincy, where they elected two Coun- cilmen at large.
 Mayor Edward H. Lathrop Demo- crat) of Springfield, who sought re- election for a third term, lost to his Republican opponent, John A. Deni- son.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-04
SAYS TRACK Is SAFE.
Railroad Company Issues Reply Te
 Statement By Mayor F1sIke-

The New Haven road yesterday is- sued the following statement in refer ence to Mayor Ffske's statement that 32 loose spikes and 23 rotten ties were found near Mt. Vernon:
 '.The section of track referred to IS now undergoing rail renewal, the rail for which was ordered some time ago. but was delayed in shipment from the mills. A number of ties in this sec ton were also to be renewed It should be understood that the reD~-Ps of a certain proportion of uDHfsna-A ties annually is a normal ccnES-1 and does not indicate an unsafe track, as a large factor of safety is main taincd, and the track in question Wa8 unquestionab1y in safe condition"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-04
JOHN T.. COX DEAD Well-Known Undertaken Passes Away Suddenly of Heart Disease.

New Haven, Dec 4-John T, Cox. died suddenly just before rnidnight last night of heart failure For the last five years he had been a sufferer from heart disease and although en- toying robust health in other respects had been cautioned by his physicians against unnecessary excitement He was not however, a man who could business man and no influence could keep him away from the cares of his establishment. He was very popular among a large circle of friends He was president of the John T. Cox as- sociation under whose auspices the famous outings at Prospect Beach were given each year. He leaves four daughters, two of whom are at home and two at private school at Milford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-04
ARRESTED AS ACCESSORY
 IN YOUNG GIRLS MURDER

Norwich, Dec. 4-Leroy Morgan, also known as Clinton Harris was brought here, yesterday, from Boston, where he was arrested as an accessory be- fore the fact in the alleged murder of Agnes Watt. The girl died after an Illegal operation had been performed Morgan is 20 years old and a. paper hanger by trade.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-04
TURKISH OFFloER'S WIFE
 SUICIDES IN FLAMES

. Constantinop1e, Dec. ADfsheartened by the prolonged delays to the signing fected by the long series of Turkish defeats, the Princess Zekky, wife of an officer of high rank, burned herself to death. apparently deliberately, it was learned today. In the courtyard of her home near Abu sh1era Inatolia,. she caused servants to build a huge fire and before any of them could in flames