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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-03

enter on "A new era Of factory construc-
ton and the protection OF factory work
ers in case OF fire.
The New York State Factory Comln'S-
sion recommended series of bils tha'
were passed last April AID May. These
laws, if they had been in force Woulu
have made the occurrence OF TINS disas-
trous fire an impossibility.
| want 10 make this point very ciear'
for il seems to have been lost sight OF ny
many.
As recently as last Sunday ex-Flre
Chief Croker speaking Of the Iraheie
Waist Company fire and the appointments
of the Factory Commission Immediately
thereafter. said:
"Of the truly practical suggestions from
various sources that followed that h'o
none broadly speaking mas peeh
enacted into law"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-03
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The Proper Enforcement Of Existing Laws
Would Have Averted the Disaster, He
Says-Local Authorities Blamed
Emp loyers Responsibility
in Such Cases.

In addition to the foregoing minimum
requirements, which are mandatory and
must be complied with. the industrial
board is given broad discretionary powers
10 make such other requirements as may
be necessary for the safety OF occupants
OF factory buildings i'm case of fire, having
regard to carrying conditions in the diff
ferent buildings Under this provision.
the industrial board may, wherever II Is
deemed necessary. order the tireproof in
closure of stairways in buildings four
stories or under I'm height.
Law I'm effect February l. 1914: This pro-
vides for the Limitation of the number ~
occupants i'm factory buildings in accord
ance with exit facilities provided No al
lowance IS made for outside fire escapes
In existing buildings fourteen persons are
allowed on a floor for every eighteen
inches in width of stairways provided for
such floor. In future buildings fourteen
persons for every twenty-five inches OF
width of stairwavs. Additional persons
may be employed IL fire walls are pro-
yided or If exterior balconies are provided
leading 10 an adjacent or nearby building
or If an automatic sprinkler system is IN
stalled in the building.
In addition to these minimum require
ments. there is a broad general provision
i'm one of the commissions bills that mo
factory shall be conducted i'm any build
ing unless such building shall be so con-
structed. equipped and maintained in all
respects as to afford adequate protection
against fire TO all persons employed there
in"
The Industrial Board to the Department
of Labor is given full power 10 make
rules and regulations for safety In case
of fire i'm all factory buildings under all
the varying conditions and circumstances
that may present themselves. These
rules and regulations are TO be adopted
after a public hearing at which all par
ties in interest are given an opportunity
TO present their views and suggestions.
Experts may also be called in by the
board.
These laws were bitterly opposed all
over the state by manufacturers, who
claimed that they were unreasonable and
conhscatory and that the commission
was being carried away by hysteria. In
the upstate cities We were laughed at.
Nevertheless. in the face of this opposi-
ton. the laws were passed by the Legs
lature at its last session and signed by
the Governor.
The Bnghamton disaster has demon
strated beyond a doubt that every pro-
vision i'm the commissions laws is neces-
sary and reasonable. In order to comply
with these laws, structural changes Will
have To be made in thousands OF fac
tories. These factories have been con-
structed with the approval of the state
and local authorities. without any regard
TO the safety of the occupants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-02
NEW HANDBAGS.

THE fad of the season for bright colors
is evidenced in every accessory of
the we'll dressed woman's costume. Even
her handbag has taken upon itself the
colors of the rainbow and the peacocks
tail
Staid black FEATHER bags show clasps OF
opalescent colors, in stones and enamel:
Dresden china corners and clasps with
feStoons and baskets of roses in natural
colors adorn other black leather pocket
books and handbags; gold and silver
mesh purses, not sufficiently bright in
themselves. are adorned with clasps jew
eled with red and blue and green and
violet stones: colored bead purses are in
creasfng in favor. and leather in every
bright hue is called into reduisition for
the making of the newest handbags.
Various shades of violet. red and green
are most usual in the newest handbags.
Some of these are edged with fringe of
cut steel beads-the fringe about two
inches deep-and fastened with a clasp
of the beads about thhe size of q cent.
Many of these brightly colored bags
show flap bound with a narrow band of
silver or brass and d corresponding clasp
Writing materials, a pencil and tablet,
are found in many of the newest hand
bags, and even in some of the small
purses. One bag of green vanished
leather. formed of two envelopes. the
smaller one fastened under the flap of
the larger one, has clasp and fastening
tains, besides small gilt-framed mir
ror. gilt pencil and a Outbound cellu-
loid writing pad. Small gold-pated
money purses, three inches wide and five
inches long, contain, besides depressions
for five-cent pieces and dimes, little
square of celluloid and diminutive
pencil.
Bead purses and bags are shown in all
cOlors and their dantiness and durab ility
make them popular. Although they are
made in the lightest and most fragile
looking cOlors, they do not soil as quickly
as light-colored kid silk: neither do
they become shiny or dull with rubbing.
The smallest of these bead embroidered
purses are not more than four or five
inches in diameter. They are fastened
with chased gilt clasps and are lined with
pale gold. blue or pink silk. They are a
knickknack which must be paid for. how
ever. for the cheapest of them costs $40
or So
The larger bead handbags show some
really fine embroidery. Like the smaller
bags. they are clasped with chased gilt
fastenings and are lined with soft silks
Of light shades.
Fur and plush and velvet are to be
worn until warm spring weather makes
them unreasonable. Small fur coin purses
are formed of mink and lynx and fox
heads. In some Of them the fur about
the neck is drawn up with a silk cord
finished with heavy silk tassels. Others
are fastened with gilt or silver clasps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-02

not even informed Of II. 1t had it's be-
ginning last August at Cheruit's opening
on the Place Vendome, and few very
few, American women took il up. After
ALL there is only a small set in four Amer
lean cities who will wear the latest ca
price OF the moment. and the buyers are
not sure whether it is profitable TO cater
TO this handful. Certain dressmakers who
are In Paris at the openings are apt to
pick out an extreme gown for a certain
customer who likes extreme things but
in the main the SO-called eccentric fash
they get a following in America
This hip sash was only "a thread. COM
pared to it's present width. Cheruit her
self brOadened ii soon as she had eX-
plotted the idea for few weeks and new
gowns made over here during the last
month have 1t as deep as a hip yoke. One
most attractive model is of deep blue
crepe de chine embossed with a Persian
pattern in the same color the skirt is
without trimming. has the full effect
around the ankles described above, has
a sash that strongly outlines the hips and
is caught in slight folds up the middle OF
the back and in front of the hips
1t is loosely tied at the left side and
its narrow streamerS drop To the knee.
The bodice Is sienderfy made with open
fronts that show "a full vest of black
satin: the sleeves are long and tight and
the neck, contrary to all Persian ideas,
after the manner of the renaissance This
| is an exceedingly difficult neck line for
any woman to wear and as often ii
| has been tried In America il has failed
] 1t Is doubtful If any hip sash will be
becoming to a woman who has hips. II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-02
Sprimg Flowers i'm the House Are Essential

kept carefully moist after the bulbs are
! brought to the light.
The best earth preparation for bulb
growing is composed of three parts of
rich loan to one of sand. Earth-grown
bul BIS should always be planted in a pot.
a wooden box with a bottom formed of
Stats half an inch apart, which afford
drainage room. In the bottom of the pot or
box there should be about an inch of
cinders, shell, broken crockery and stones
to facilitate drainage. Above this soil
should be placed to within an inch or SO
of the top of the pot or box.
Water culture is perhaps the most at
tractive way of growing bulbs. for the
whole root and stem development may be
watched as 1t takes place. The water
and a piece of charcoal should be placed
in the bottom of the glass dish which
holds it. Stones or sand should be used
to hold the bulb away from the bottom
of the dish. The water should be kept just
touching the bottom of the bulb.
A Chinese bowl either of red and blue
or of blue and white china, is espe-
cially appropriate growing place for the
Chinese lily bulbs and oriental-looking
narcissus. These bowls cost from % to
IS cents apiece. Glass bulb bowls are sold
in the same sizes from % to 30 cents
apiece, SO are much cheaper in the
larger sizes than the Chinese bowls.
Hyacinths can be grown in glasses sold
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-02
The New Spring MILLINERY

ment and will figure in the decoration of
many an Easter bonnet.
Jet ornaments are among the best TRIM
ming effects for spring millinery They
are used in connection with ostrich
plumes. aigrettes or paradise 1t is a
new idea to combine jet with pale pink
rose quartz or small topazes.
There are vast number of hats trim
med with the new rainproof maline
which heretofore has been an expensive
and unsatisfactory trimming. but is now
entirely practical. This material makes
such a delicate, airy trimming that we
are glad to know that it may now be-
used with impunity. 1t is claimed tina,
this maline may be placed in boiling
water, then dried and ironed with .
warm iron and it will come forth ius,
good when you bought it, 1t is inn
peryious to the action of water anf
not stick to the iron, nor lose any of it,
original crispness standing firm as be-
fore being washed.
The new hats of maline French cren.
and lace are lovely. These malinas ar,
often seen in several tones on one hat
Maline braid is sort of highly lust ron.
material which will form MANY of th.
spring hats. When crimped or pleatef
it looks as filmy and soft as a friu q,
tulle. Entire shapes are covered witt
this braid. which Is at its best when an
piled in closely tapping spiral effecf q,
in circular rows. 1t is also empIoyed ir
the development of many smart trirnmino
motifs and ornaments, like quills. WINGS
rosette and bow effects
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-02

for the purpose. with a long glass stem
for the roots, and shallow cup to hold
the bulb. These glasses can be had for
10 and 10 cents. They are also made in
pretty iridescent glass for a considerably
larger price.
Jardinieres. brass bowls and baskets,
vases. jugs or any other piece of crock
cry or metal can be selected for bulb
growing when fiber is used Window
boxes, too, can be started their sum-
mer's duty bulb beds. and the attract
i've window stands, made of fine woods
or caned, with zinc Innings, can be util-
lied for growing bulbs.
Bulbs should never be crowded in the
planting and they should be carefully
placed below the surface of the earth.
The tops of narcissus bulbs should just
touch the surface: hyacinths and GRO
cuses should be placed half an inch be-
low the surface and other bulbs should
smaller bulbs nearer the surface. Five
planted in space ten or twelve inches
square, and two narcissus or hyacinth
bulbs can be planted in an equal space
Although bulbs should always be kept
COOL they should never be subjected 20
draught or sudden shock of cold air,
as this blights their growth They should
at all times be moist, and at Towering
time should be plentifully supplied with
water.
Bulbs require watchful care if they are
to be grown successfully: but one spike
of narcissuS or one small crocus bios
son. repays all the trouble caused by
dozen pots and glasses and bowls and
boxes of bulbs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-02

cradle and necessary that she carry
French models. Smart Americans insist
that the best creations in the world are
shown them before they will spend their
money.
Ii is easy enough to modify a model
20 ones figure and purse, but 1t must be
mere as a guide or the American woman
md she demands the best. and until the
american dressmaker shows her some
thing better than Paris can create she
VIII continue 20 demand models from the
other side of the ocean in order to help
her make up her mind. II nothing else
Therefore Il would be a foolish business
> opposition for any dressmaker to ignore
,lc demands of her public and insist on
living IL something il does not want.
During the fall and spring months every
ole who sells clothes is excessively busy
citing return for the money they
spent abroad and at the piers IN North
liver: after the LIST OF January and the
ist Of July there comes a time of idle
II IS. in the summer no one wants new
rlothes. as the cities are deserted and the
dressmakers are on vacation. In Feb
trunks are going southwark, and, there
fore. now is the time to try out any new
ideas that may be lurking in the Ameri-
can designers brain.
If YOU drift for day among the dress
making houses that are turning out
clothes for the south or for any Lenten
retreat where women choose 20 go you are
nightly impressed with the Persian in
ftuence. 1t was natural that this should
spread itself through clothes after society
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-02

beauty and fat is something to be prayed
for; IL one has both then the swathng
sash which shows them is a means of
coquetry.
Here in this land. the sash will be used
also as a means of coquetry by drawing
attention to that which is not. The alb
sence OF curves is our highest glory and
fat is something to be prayed against.
1t is really amazing how slender the aver
age American has become. The streets
and houses are filled with women who
are apparently healthy without an ounce
of unnecessary flesh. To all Of these the
hip sash will be especially becoming. and
| it is proba BILE that the so-calIed Persian
skirt which Will find lis first expression
+, this month will have host of slender
followers.
Among the other explorations for Feb
ruary are plaid frocks made of soft. old
fashioned worsteds. These are entirely
different from anything we have had for
some years. and while they smack some
what of schoolgirl, they really look
quite we'll on AN adult. They are simply
made, otherwise they would be unfor-
givable. The skirts are sometimes built
on a model that has a hip yoke and a
knife-plaited fiounce; but the better ones
haze entirely plain skirts, well matched
at the seams and cut off at the angles
The blouses are slim. but not fitted. and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-02

4 Velvet ribbon a quarter of an inch
" wide with rhinestones fastened at
half-inch lengths is now sold by the
yard. With this ribbon and one of the
large rhinestone ornaments sold for cor
sage decoration it is possible to fashion
elaborate rhinestone trimmings with lit
tie effort The design seen on an import
ed black net dress could easily be copied.
This design showed the low cut corsaSe
outlined with small, sparkling rhine
stones At the point of the N-shaped
neck a. big rhinestone bowknot was fast
ened. At a little distance the rhinestones
stood out from the black of the dress like
a long necklace with a bow-knot pendant.
Silk artificial flowers for wear at the
belt have centers of rhinestones. me
green leaves of these flower sprays are
covered with shimmering silver net whlcn
in artificial light sparkles almost as much
as the rhineStoneS.
A rhinestone bird whose tail is stiff
spray of white marabou is an attractive
hair ornament.
Marabou is enjoying well deserved
nonuIa rity. Not only does it appear alone
and in combination with fur, velvet, chll
fon and silk for muffs and neckpleces %
various sorts as trimming Iof go" n1
of every material and style, buL II has en
tered the realm of boudoir clothes Negh-
pes of chiffon, crepe de chine and otnei
soft fabrics are edged and belted Win
hands of it: boudoir caps show oands anu
tufts of the same trimming and SILK bed
room slippers are finished at the ahhie
with thick, soft white maraoou-
boudo:r cap that is especially attrac-
tive because of the strong contrast pe-
tween the materials OF which 1t Is MADE
is of the thinnest sort of PINK mallneS
frilled about the edge with two-lncn
rl,ff1e A band of ermine covers the JOIN
ing of the ruff1e to the cap and Jaunty
tmft If the fur is fastened at one side.
The liking for real lace is evidenced even
ON tho SIMPLEST clothes for children. Baby
Irish yokes grace small frocks OF hne
muslin which are otherwise trimmed oliie
With hand-run tucks. Real valenciennes
is used in combination with hand-em-
hroiderx on the daintiest of little dresses
aud elllny and torchon lace appear on
chldren's frocks, coats and caps.
Perhaps the newest use Tor real lace Is
in stockings 1t is applied in bands which
RIM from the instep to knee-three or five
hands ON each stocking. Needless to say
the white silk material of the stocking is
ont away beneath the lace.
co,ored beads are used for embroider-
ing heavy dull colored silks. For in
stance the girdle or belt of a gown OF
heavy gray silk is embroidered in gray.
bright blue, bottle green, yellow and
cerise beads, which are put on in a big,
stiff design suggesting sprays of flowers.
This use of bright beads gives the touch
of color which is wanted to make a dull
gown look right.
New parasols for southern use SHOW
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-02

DIBBON will play an important part
X in the new millinery in the shape
= of crown bands, streamers, chip
looms. bows, ear loops and quill effects
in satin, faille. MORE and taffeta weaves.
Rose, stem and foliage are seen made OF
nicot edges MORE ribbon in the exact
shade of the skin of a Bermuda onion.
Large pompons are formed OF compact
mass of ribbon loops and finished with
ietted STEM These are placed either In
the center front or at the side OF draped
tlrban or other small hat, or else poiseo
over the brim-edge of large hat.
Large sprawling bows are either spread
across the back of a hat crown or are
dfsposed in erect fan effect. Long Wlreo
ribbon loops dart from tight nopoh
knot. a conical base of flowers or other
ornament. and extend from the side lar
beyond the back of nat prlm. Wneh
velour ribbon Is used, the raised pattern
is frequently cut out and applied natly
to satin, taffeta Or heavy crepes. fiorai
aos;cns in ribbons are rich and dainty in
oolorinps Vatican effects. pompadour
designs and gorgeous oriental nouns are
prominent. Tapestry and Jouy ehects III
compact designs of flowers and vines are
on Ia fairgrounds of satin, faiile and ius-
irons MORE. bulgarian paeSCiho ~
favorites Most of them are taHetas
with picot, loop, crown and cord finish.
X 4
Among flower trimmings roses Will
have prominent position. especially
those in natural size and tones. although
novelties are seen in lavender. antique
gold and deep blue. Roses of chiffon,
gauze and null are made in light tints
of yellow, pink and cream Large roses
are employed singly or in clusters of
two. tied up with sprays of foliage and
buds.
Elaborate arrangements in wreaths.
cabochons and solid bands of roses are
, formed of small roses frequently with
other blossoms. Satin velvet liiacs in
white mauve or natural lilac are usually
completed by natural foliage. Black vel
vet Hlacs with a silk overlay in mauve
or white are very smart. Solid bands of
forget me-nots, hyacinths, lilacs. violets
and geraniums are effective when used on
hats of maline, maline braid. or fancy
straw cloth. Chrysanthemums. asters.
dahlias and small field daisies are In Q
great variety Of coloring and develop
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-02
Novelties i'm the Shops

turned-b back edges. suggestive OF the
turned-back brim of a hat. which are
faced with pinked silk ruching the color
of the parasol.
Drapery on the skirt near the foot can
be caught as to reveal the left ankle
or foot.
The angle of the feather is now very
important: it ma.es for chici SIS or an
questionable effect.
Tiny bandboxes that are like the old
fashioned big ones of our great-grand-
mothers are a novelty used for the
punches of artificial flowers now so much
worn When a bunch of violets or
nosegay of tiny roses is purchased the
bankboXes are acquired for the purpose
of keeping them safe in the bureau.
Egg warmers i'm the shape of fancy
china baskets are. now much used on
breakfast tables. The little baskets hold
four eggs and there is a receptacle for
hot water, which heats the contents.
Dull gold and copper designs that look
like the armoriai bearings of bygone
knights are sold as decorations for sofa
pillows, which nowadays must be of SUBJ
Stantial material. They cost from S1-25 to
So. The fancy for cushions OF dainty lace
and silk or elaborate embroideries, which
easily soil, has passed.
For the fiat-topped desks so much used
in private libraries beautiful bronze, brass
and copper racks, like revolving book
shelves in miniature. are made to match
the costly desk sets These hold tiny
dictionaries. small books of reference and
boxes of notepaper.
Many of the new screens are exceeding
ly beautiful Those of embossed leather
are much in demand. Except in the dis
tinctly oriental screens there is a reaction
against anything like sumptuous decora-
ton. When covered with the new bro
cades that show gold and silver threads
interviewer in the lovely Patterns of old
entime the screens are much TO be de-
sired. There is a slight tendency to have
the material employed for the screens
match the curtains of dining rooms,
libraries and bedrooms.
The revival of the high ottoman OF
other days has caused Upholsterers to
take advantage of an opportunity to util-
ize space for the benefit of the fat dwell
CT. The tops Of the ottomans are covered
with chintz tapestries, open on hinges
and reveal bags for shoes and slippers or
compartments for magazines and odds
and ends that women like to hide.
For the benefit of the suburban traveller
the leather book covers which are so con-
venient have been improved. In addition
to the handles that permit book to be
carried as il it were small shopping
bag, pockets for c2rfare and for tiny
vanity case are provided SO that the
woman who has enjoyed the latest novel
while making a brief journey may be
quite unhampered by purse and able to
reassure herself that her hat is On
straight and her nose carefully powdered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-02
Over BI0uSeS and Shoulder
YOkeS.

A over blouse affords a clever wav IF
1 \ introducing the skirt material in tho
blouse to a coat suit. Often the mater..,
is too heavy to be used for the ent;ro
waist. but If the over blouse is de-
veloped in the cloth the underwaist of
sheer chiffon or silk wolfe gives a dafntv
and light effect.
Often the underwaist is of sheer ha
tiste or white net, which can be lam
dered when sO.led, and sometimes the
over blouse is not attached to the skirt.
SO that 1t can be worn on bleak chilly
days, when such an addition is a decided
comfort. The little square shoulder woke
often appears in back. as well as In front.