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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-27
Utilities Commission Not Ready
to Consider Gas, Telephone
and Electric Companies.
WORK ON THE ESTIMATES
FOR THE DISTRICT NEEDS
Report to Be in the Hands of Treas
ury Secretary by
October Is.

Washington consumers may not look
for reductions in their gas. telephone
and electric light bills for two years
or more. for it will require 1t is said,
at least that amount of time before the
public utilities commission will be in a
position to order any changes in the
rates charged by public service corpora
tons operating in the District of Co
lumbia.
The Commissioners will include in
the estimates now being framed an
item to cover the expense Of making
a valuation of the properties Of the
various local public utilities. While a
request may be made to have this pro-
vision of the act become Immediately
enective. 1t probably will be late next
spring before the Districts budget
shall have been passed by Congress,
while at least year will be required,
posed valuations
1t Is understood that the District heads
nave recently received from the firm of
esumate as to the amount of money that
VIII be required for establishing the val
uatfons. Commissioner Harding. chair
man OF the utilities commission, stated
that he was not at liberty to disclose the
approximate amount that may be re-
quired for this purpose. He said that
the commission will not attempt to go
into the question Of rates charged by
local public service corporations until 1t
has arrived at definite understanding
as to the physical worth Of the properties
OF the various concerns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-27

Mrs. Spencer Cosby appeared as a
court lady at a fancy dress ball for
charity at Lenox, Mass, last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-27

There are several cases of smallpox a,
Molers, w. Va. about ten miles east OF
Charles Town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-27

The marriage is announced at Cobourg.
Canada, Wednesday. September "A, Of
OF Washington. d. c., and Mr.. George
Allaire Howe of Pittsburgh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-27

DIR. and Mrs. J. ]. Muir have changed
their residence from the Ontario to the
Balfour. Avenue Of the Presidents and
U street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-27

Mrs. arthur C. Proctor was delightfully."-
surprised at her home Thursday after
noon by q large party of ladies who dur
ing Mrs. Proctor's absence on a shopping
expedition. took possession Of her home
and arranged tables for luncheon and
500, and upon her return showered her
with congratulations, it being her birth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-27

Mr.. Arthur w. Page, editor of World
Work, has been the recent guest Of his
uncle Representative Robert Page.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-27

Mrs. A Z. Murphy announces the en-
gagement of her daughter, Agnes de
Ricci, to Mr.. Thomas Lunsford Stevens
of New York and Philadelphia. Miss
Murphy's brother is Lieut.. D. E. Murphy
of the 14th United States Cavalry, who is
popular in a large circle. Mr.. Stevens
is an official of the interstate commerce
commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-27

Miss Emily Bax of London, England
who has been here a visit to Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Robert Page, sailed
on the Oceanic today for her home. She
came over to visit Mrs Whitelaw Reid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-27

Mrs. Andrew B. Graham and sons are
leaving the Dresden and taking an apart
ment at 1869 Wyoming avenue for the
winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-27

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Benjamin Mattingly
announce the engagement of their
daughter Clotilde to Mr. Austin Cum
ningham of San Angelo, Tex. Miss Mat
tingly is a member of an old Maryland
Ec.~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-27

Mrs. Richard Anderson of Capitol Hill
is entertaining this week her brother.
Mr.. Walter J. Jones, and wife; also Mr..
and Mrs. Van Shrum of Columbus, Ohio.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05
Full Length NeaIieee.

as is shown in the illustration. Dotted
swiss is combined with lace or with
very fine machine embroidery in hand
effects. Dotted batiste and plated
net. Powered crepe with net frills and
similar summer combinations that one
sees in the seasons wear and as these
lovely little affairs are surprisingly
little-priced no woman need go away
for a weekend visit without a fresh
and becoming garment in her suit
case for idle gossip.
Full length negligees are almost in
variably draped, for drapery just now
seems to be an obsession with femi-
ninity.
Even the humble kimono of ordinary
cotton crepe is likely to be caught up
at the knee under a rosette Of ribbon
to convey a suggestion of clinging
drapery, and as for the expensive mod
els of chiffon, crepe de chine and lace,
clinging is surely the word for their
exquisite lines Of grace, produced by
artful but seemingly artless drapery.
Now French negligees Of allover lace
are hung over white chiffon founda-
tons having upper sections Of flesh
colored tulle so that the fashionable
effect of semi-hude shoulders is
achieved without any real immodesty
whatever. French negllgees also are
of fine net embroidered with chenille
flowers in pale mauve, rose or lilac.
Ribbons have a larger place on negli-
gee wear than has been the case In
several seasons. though In most In
stances wide, soft bows are also made
with this twisted-up ribbon. The sash
is Of course feature of negligee wear,
Just as II is of all costumes. this sea-
son. and many little sacques Of soft
fabric have weighted girdles which
knot at the front or at one side of the
front and hang below the edge of the
sacQue to the knee
MARY DEAN.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05
MEAT AND VEGETABLE SALAD
"Left-overs" May Be Used to Advan-
taGe In This Appetizins and Sea-
sonabIe Dish.

Free the meat from skin and bone
and cut into small dice. For each pint
make a French dressing with four Ia
blespoonfuls Of olive oil, one table
spoonful of salt and one-quarter OF
teaspoonful of plain or tarragon vine
gar, one-half of a teaspoonful OF salt
and one-quarter OF a teaspoonful OF
white pepper. and with 1t thoroughly
marinate the meat. Set aside In
cold place for an hour or more, that It
may be thoroughly impregnated with
dressing, drain and marinate separate
ly with French dressing. Arrange
bed Of lettuce or other green salad on
platter, pour on 1t the meat and gar
nish it with vegetables. A few nastur-
tium leaves will add piquancy to the
salad, or a little watercress may be
used with the lettuce, the combination
depending largely upon the meat on
hand and in the way in which 1t was
cooked. Boiled meat usually needs
more in the way Of seasoning than
roast meat; a few drops of onion Juice
or a teaspoonful OF finely chopped
chives is frequently a decided add
ton
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05
MAY BE cURLED AT HOME
Not Necessary 70 Send Plumes I. Pre-
fessional Cleaners When They
Become Bedraeeled.

The present fashionable ostrich
feather. although it is not so tightly
curled as the old fashioned plume.
looks even more bedraggled and for
lorn when II is out of curl than the
old one did. Yet fogs and mists or
rains are as frequent as ever, and os-
trich feathers are now worn at all
times of the day and night, regardless
OF the weather. Plumetis feathers
were put forward to fill the role of
feather which moisture would not
change, but they do not take the place
of the regulation ostrich feather.
There is only one thing to do II
you wear ostrich feathers, and that is
to learn how to curl them. II is as
good as impossible to send a feather
to the professional cleaner to be
curled every time there is a summer
shower.
When the moist hat with feather
trimming is removed put it, IL pos
sible, near a fire. Heat often restores
a good deal of the lost curl When
this is not possible let the feather
dry thoroughly and then recurl it with
a nail file. the blunt edge Of knife
or some other steel or silver blade
which is not sharp.
Work with one or two of the fronds
Of the feather at a time. Catch them
between the thumb and the blade near
the stem of the feather and slowly
and firmly draw the thumb and the
blade along the fronds to the edge
II neces airy go over some Of the festh.
ers twice
1t is surprising how rapidly this
curling can be done; and IL 1t Is care
fully done after little practice the
feather will look quite as well as II
it had been curled by a professional
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05
FROM SCRAPS OF cREToNNE
Many Pretty and servIeeable Articles
May Be Made In the Odd Mo-
ments Of Leisure.

After boarding up scraps Of Gre
tonne left from window draperies and
furniture covers, clever woman
emptied her patch bag one day and
from the oddly shaped pieces Of Gre
tonne made many pretty articles.
A large roll of rose-sprigged French
cretonne furnished material enough to
cover a hat box.
To successfully accomplish this,
cut a band long enough to encircle
the box and wide enough to cover the
sides. with allowance made for turn
ing in at the top and bottom.
With bookbinders' paste join the
ends at one corner Slash the edges
so that they win turn neatly and paste
in place. Cover the lid in the same
manner, and to properly finish the box
line with cretonne or plain material.
FASTING the sides. bottom and top
smoothly to the pasteboard founda-
ton. This makes a lovely box In
which to keep your best hat and is
one which need not be concealed from
view.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05
Bleach for Waists.
MARY DEAN.

When perspiration has left yellow
mark cover the blemish with peroxide
Of hydrogen. leave until dry. then
cover with ammonia and wash. Am
monia water can be used to wash
wooden waists on parts where per
spiration has left marks. The am.
monia will clean the material without
injury to the fabric, and also destroy
all odor Often a mark In fine mate
rial may be removed in the following
manner: In a saucer or pan place a
lighted match and cover with sulphur.
When it begins to burn cover with a
funnel to hold in the fumes. Hold the
dampened material over the end of the
funnel, and in most cases it will bleach
the spot. Work by an open window
where there is a strong draft. In order
to avoid inhaling any of the fumes
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

A delicious sandwich is made Of
cream cheese and dates.
Castor oil rubbed thoroughly into
boots and shoes will make them soft
When curtains are hung up to dry
they should be hung double over the
line.
Cold slaw served In green pepper
shells is a dainty bit for luncheon.
The old-fashioned Shetland shawl
should be washed In bran and warm
water-no soapi
When making sandwiches. It is best
to butter the end Of the loaf before
cutting OF the slice.
II a piece of sugar Is put into the
water that flowers stand In. they will
keep fresh quite long time.
Wet shoes should be stuffed with
paper before they are put away; they
will dry more quickly and not be so
hard.
Finger marks on the doors will
clean on easily II the cloth is first
dipped in kerosene; then wash In the
usual way.
In preparing eggplant, press 1t I'M
der water instead of Just sailing It.
This prevents the vegetable from turn
ing black.
Wall paper can be cleaned by max
ing paste of whitening. Lay 1t thick
on the marks. allow 1t to dry, then
brush on
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05
LONDON FASHION TAKEN UP
Sweaters That Copy Mems Styles
Have Been Received With Favor
in This Country.

Every one will admit that the new
est ideas In sporting costumes come
from London For example. there is
shown a knitted silk jacket fastening
In the front and showing the "" neck
and plain sleeves The scarf is twist.
ed around the waist to serve as belt.
and a cap to match. or the Neapolitan
order, is worn on the head These silk
sweaters did not meet with approval
when they were shown here in the
shops last year. but the English YER
sion. built along different lines. is
being taken up by girls who accept
anything from London These silk
sports coats are knit by hand. and
are therefore expensive The colors
are combined in an effective fashion.
black toning down gold. the popular
maybe effect. the new green and gold
combination. which is very fashion
able at present. and lilac and white
As with the wool sweaters some OF
these colorings are oon'bined IN
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05
aE.ar. . Word Unknown.

Fear" is a word unknown 70 Amer
lean bluejackets and marines, writes
the city council. commencing the en-
navy department, at the instance of
the city council, commencing the en-
listed men of the navy and marine
corps for valuable assistance rem
dered during a serious fire In that
town May 8. The clerk says that but
tor the prompt action Of the liberty
men who were ashore at the time Of
the fire, a portion Of the city would
have been destroyed. These men
rushed In without orders and saved
much valuable property, which was
not the first time that Vallejo had
profited by their services.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05
The usstuIn.ss Of Cheese Cloth.

Whoever has cellar. stable. gar.
den or a chicken house should know
the usefulness OF cheesecioth Frames
covered hrst with chicken wire, then
cheesecloth tackled tightly over them
let in air and light. yet keep out dust
and insects Stable windows and those
of COW barns should be filled with
cloth-covered frames as soon as thu
weather becomes hot; thus flies. dis
agreeable odors. and most of the dus
are barred. Cellar windows ought tt
have cheesecloth frames inside thei
bars
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05
FOR THE IDLE HOURS
NEcLIeEE eARM ENTs HAVE
ELABORATE GARNIsHMENT.
Lace in Profusion ls the Distinguish
ing Mark-comblnations Of All
Sorts Allowed in Apparel for
BoudoiT Wear.

Lace plays as great a part in negli-
gee wear as it does in all other types
of feminine dress. Usually the elab
crate lace trimming is what strikes
the eye first in modern peignoir or
room sack, and details Of foundation
material, ribbons. little silk and chif-
fon flowers and other trimming fallals
make themselves evident afterward.
Though crepe de chine and shadow
lace, with suitable punishment Of
rosebuds. form the most aristocratic
type Of sacque or full length negligee,
there are pleasing models of much
less expensive character for the aver
age woman's midsummer wear. such
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05
STEPS INTO HIS BOSS JOB

representative John A. Key OF
Marion. Ohio, is not the first private
secretary to a congressman TO step
into his boss job in the house, but II
Is rare enough thing when II does
happen John Key was secretary OF
the late Representative Carl Ander-
son fer four years, and learned
enough of the practical side OF politics
70 get twice as many votes as MS
Republican opponent last fall.
Key takes his place now with
nne and distinguished line OF former
secretaries For instance, Senator
Morris Sheppard Of Texas, who went
to the upper house March 4. was once
Secretary to his father in the house OF
representatives Governor Cox OF
Ohio, once a representative, started
10 TO do big things when he was Sec
fetary to P J Sorg, the tobacco man
representative A. T Smith OF Idaho
walked out OF the late Senator Hey
oarn's Office right into his seat in the
ncuse, He had been secretary to the
r. st WHag
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05
Boiled Onions IN Whit. Sauce.

Peel the onions and cut on the roots.
dropping into cold water as fast as
they are peeled. Drain from the cold
water and put in a stewpan with
boiling water to cover generously. Add
a teaspoonful of salt for each quart
OF water. Boil rapidly for ten min
utes. with the cover partially on the
saucepan. Drain OF the water and
cover the onions with hot sweet milk
"a quart Of onions will require a pint
Of milk. Simmer for half an hour.
Add one teaspoonful Of white pepper.
Gradually beat in about half q cupful
Of milk in which the onions are cook
ing. When smooth stir the mixture
into the onions and milk. Let the
dish cook ten minutes longer and
serve.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05
Victoria EAna

Mix two cups of -four and one-half
cup brown sugar, then sift Wash
three-quarters cup butter and work in
to the mixture, using the hands. Toss
on a Toured board and roll to one
third inch in thickness. Shape with a
large. round. huted cutter, first dipped
in -four Cut each round in quarters
and crease to represent an open fan.
Brush over with yolk of egg slightly
beaten and diluted with milk. Bake
In a moderate oven until delicately
Drowned.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05
Poor Mans PUDDING.

Butter pudding dish. Over the bot
tom Of dish scatter one-half cup well
washed raw rice, one-half cup sugar. q
pinch Of salt. a sprinkle of nutmeg
Then pour in one quart of milk Bake
in medium oven an hour and half
Do not stir at all, neither before nor
after 1t goes into the oven The time
of baking may vary. but bake until the
rice shows above the milk and 1t is
done. Every grain is separate The
milk is like heavy cream and 1t is deli
cious. hot or cold. II the oven is too
hot the milk evaporates and the pud-
ding is too stiff
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05
SAYRE HEADS WELFARE BUREAU

Francis B. Sayre. whose engage
ment to Miss Jessie Wilson. daughter
Of President Wilson. was announced
some time ago, was appointed head
of the abandonment bureau in Dis
trict Attorney Whitman's Office in
New York city the other day. He
formerly was In the complaint bureau
You'll hear some narrowing sto-
ries," said Joseph o. Skinner. former
head Of the bureau, as he turned over
the Office to his successor. II hope It
won't discourage you regarding mar
rage nor make, a misogynist out of
you"
Nothing could do that now" was
the response.
Mr.. Sayre is greatly interested in
the study Of sociology and entered the
district attorneys Office with the idea
Of getting first hand inf ion of
other peoples troubles more
favorable conditions than in a settle
ment.
II also developed that Mrs. Robert
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05
veIveteen PoIIshIna cIoth..

When a velveteen dress. or blouse.
or hat trimmings are done with as
wearing apparel. the material is still
valuable. as 1t makes excellent polish
ing cloths for mahogany and other
woods with high finish. 1t is good
for use on silver and plated ware
also. When soiled the velveteen may
be cleaned by washing in soapy
water
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05
ROCKEFELLER'S "PLAY" COMES HIGH

1t costs John d. Rockefeller $1,000.
600 every year to play" with his
6.O00-acre estate at Pocantico Hills.
and he thoroughly enjoys the game in
spite of the high cost of living. His
land is to him what pile of sand is
to a child In fact. he has changed
old Mother Earth's face so much ev-
cry year that the Inhabitants have to
come around to get acquainted. Mr..
Rockefeller removes hills or fills val
leys just as it plsases his within.
Mr.. Rockefeller also plays" with
his houses. He has just finished
spending 100000 on his own home
to add ten bedrooms. and was looking
around for something new to play
with when his stable was burned. Now
it is said he was not satisfied with 1t,
and when 1t is rebuilt 1t win have an
extra story. II is also limited that his
sons home does not quite suit him.
and he intends this fall to add another
story to 1t.
When at Pocantico Hills Mr..
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05
silk Stocking Hint.

You can prolong the wearing quail
ties of silk stockings to much great
er extent by sewing a piece Of soft
silk on the inside of both toe and heel.
Japanese wash silk is good. Darn It
in around the edge. Also sew a piece
Of the silk at the top where the gar
tiers fasten.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05
LIfeIIke.

The irate customer entered the taxi
dermist's In high dudgeon.
See here. sir" he said. addressing
the proprietor. what kind of a Job
do you call this? Only last summer
you stuffed this partridge for me and
now all its feathers are failing Quit"
And you complaint" asked the tax
idermist. why, the bird is mounted
so naturally that even its feathers
moult in the proper
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05

stripes. others in the notified. change
able color effect. one tone glimmeT-
ing through the other as sunlight FL
tiers through a curtain. There are
lovely blue and white effects in these
chsngeable color schemes. and a pref
ty gray and olive green combination.
with trimmings of emerald green
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05
Jelly Roll.

Three eggs beaten two minutes. one
and a half cups sugar, one and a half
cups -four. one-half cup sweet milk,
one teaspoonful cream tartar. one-haIf
Of soda; beat all Is minutes. Spread
with jelly while warm and roll. Turn
the cake out on to damp cloth and
1t will roll much nicer.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05

with
drives
clump Of OBJ
particular he orders the
his employs
$4,000 month His from March to oco
nine hours Formerly Mr. Rockefeller
trouble for his gradually weed them
faithful In their places he employing the villages
Rockefeller piece Of
Rockefeller ordered the house
his painters
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05
Japanese Floor Polish

To enc pint of linseed oil add one
pint of cold tea, two ounces of spirits
of salts and the whites of two eggs.
Mix thoroughly and bottle. Rub the
floor with a piece of old silk dipped
in the polish. and with another piece
Of silk polish the floor. Before using
the polish be sure to shake 1t well
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05

mother planning build home where expectan
property Beach
LII. be
prenatal feeding and also
president
Babies Aid Milk have established and about
be supplied by wealthy
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05
To Remove Grease.

Pour cold water. with little lemon
Juice, on the grease marks immediate
ly after splitting the grease. This, you
will find, hardens 1t quickly and you
can remove 1t with the aid OF knife.
without leaving a mark.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05
ROBERT BACON MADE SPECIAL ENVOY

Announcement has been made by
the Carnegie Foundation for Interna-
tional Peace. a sI0.000.000 organiza.
ton, that Robert Bacon. former secre-
tary of state and ambassador to Paris,
will tour South America as the rep
resentativc of the Carnegie Founda-
ton.
Part Of the work which the Car
negie Foundation has taken to itself
is the promotion of better relation
ships between the United States and
other countries by means Of unofficial
emissaries and exchanges Of uni
versity professors Mr.. Bacon was Sc
lected as being one of the most dis
tinguished men Of the United States
and his task will be to further the
mutual understandings between the
Latins and the North Americans. He
will tour all OF South America, visit
ing every country except Colombia
and will meet most Of the public men
of each country. II is expected that
ne probably will deliver many lectures
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05
Potato Soup.

Four large potatoes. one onion. Boil
In two quarts Of water until soft,
Press through a sieve. and add one
pint Of sweet milk, one tablespoon but
ter, little salt and pepper. Let 1t boil
up again and serve.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05

cities during MS
world going east he VIII
OF South
LatinAmer1can
understands the people OF those countries
ais knowa ndhav confidence in him
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-09-05
MILDLY 1louses

MILDLY bIouses of white galates
with striped collar and belt. are muc
worn