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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-16
ARSON SQUAD AT WORK
SunrnEctfcs TnkinE Revenge fer Ar
rest of Their Lender.


rest of Their Lender.
London, December 15.-Thc suffrag-
cite arson squad to-day set fire to 4
iunuer yard at Devonport and de-
stroyed property worth over 100000.
The lumber yards and considera BILE
adjoining property ~sre fire-sweDt.
Suffragctte literature and placards
bearing the words, Revenge for the
arrest of Mrs. Pankhurst." were scatI
rcd about.
The scene OF the fire is the spot
" here General Flora Drummond and
other militants awaited Mrs. Emmeline
i'anl.hurst on her arrival in England
from the United States on December 4,
when the sufragette leader was ar
rested.
The militant sufragettes appealed
to-day straight to King George on be-
half Of Mrs. Pankhurst a telegram
sen, TO the King reads
IN Your Matesty's name. Il noble
woman is being done to death in Hol-
loway Jail. We call upon Your Males
~ TO stop this crime before II is too
late -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-16
WAR CLAIMS BILL PASSES
House Acts Fnvornbly, and Now II
Goes Sennfc.

Washington. December 15-The ON
nibus war claims bill carrying an ap-
preparation of Si.729.ol2ll. was passed
to-day by the House under unanimous
consent rules.
The claims for which the appropria-
uon was made are l.l5S in number
and cover every state in the Union
They are divided into three classes
Glass one includes the claims of officers
and soldiers for arrears In back pay;
class two the claims OF social or bust
ness organizations for occupancy of
buildings. ana class three covers stores
and supplies used during the war \
similar bill has been passed during the
last three Congresses. but the House
and Senate were unable to decide upon
a compromise measure.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-16
WILSON STILL INDOORS
It's Against His Wishes, hut Physician
kCcnS Him In.

Washington December J5.--Presi :
dent wilson worked leisurely to-day,
reading many Official documents. He
did not go TO the executive offices. but
stayed in the upper apartments of the
White House on the advice of his ply
Sic!an, who suggested his remaining
in an even temperature until the at
tack OF grippe and cold should entirely
disappear.
The President stayed indoors against
his own wishes. He was said by DR..
GraySon tonight to have improved in
health, and appeared almost entirely
recovered. but az a prccaution he said
the President probably will he kept
iMGN0ra Tor AnOtlcr lAY Two
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-16
MAY WITHDRAW MOTION
Mrs RInkc Probably VIII Settle $1,000
Aiimony Cnsr BEFORE Referee.
Especial to The Times Dispatch


ISPtcIaI 20 TIC IIncS Dlsphtch.
New York. December lJ.--AIrs. kath-
crime kctcham Blake, wife or Or.
Joseph ~ Blake. surgeon. proba bly,
Will withdraw her motion for counsel
fee and Sl.5OO month alimony when
the application comes again before the
Supreme Court. Her counsel intimatcd
to-day that some private agreement
as TO alimony has been arranged.
Mrs. Blakc is suing her husband for
separation. alleging he abandoned her.
The case Will be tried before Il referee.
n few weeks ago Mrs. Blake withdrew
Il Si,o0O.000 damage action against
Mrs. Clarence II. Mackay for the al
legged alienation OF Dir. Blakc's aftec-
tionS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-16
BIG PIER BURNS
Fire Dcstroys Part of S50O.OOO Ter
minula mt Charleston.

mtnulS mt Charleston.
Charleston, s. G, December l5.--Fire
Of unknown origin this afternoon de-
stroyed new pier Of tho Clyde Steam
ship Company. The pier would have
been put iuto use the first OF the year.
The steamship CooTanche was
berthcd at an adjoining pier. but was
backed out into the stream without
damage. Huge showers OF sparks We're
swept over - large portion of the city.
and number OF small blazes started.
None OF these, however. caused any
damage.
Tho clyde Company will il is un-
dcrstood. AT once begin the rcconstruc-
ton Of the burned pier. "A part OF the
terminals which are being built nt IA
cost of more than 100000. Tonight
no accurate estimate of the money
damage was available, officials OF the
com pany striving to ascertain the loss.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-16
DANIELS ACCEPTS DESIGNS
Invites Bids for Construction OF Two
cnllferx

WASHINGTON. December l5.-Secre-
tary Daniels to-day accepted the final
designs of two collicrs for the Panama
Canal Commission and invited com
petitive bids for their construction.
While these vessels are intended pri-
marily for the transportation OF coal
to the Isthmus of Panama, they could
easily be converted into the naval typo
of collier
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-16
IT'S WAITING GAME NOW
officers Expect Lopez TO Kill Himself
Die of Starvation.

Bingham, Utah. December 15-With
all the upper workings of the Utah
Apex Mine sealed up with bulkhcads.
the pursuit OF Ralph Lopez settled
down TO waiting game to-day. The
sheriffs look for no developments until
the mine is opened, which will be after
they are convinced Lopez has died
from starvation or committed suicide.
Letters from all parts OF the United
states and from Canada and Mexico,
purporting to be from Lopez. have been
received by the sheriffs. One received
to-day from Vancouver. r. c., bore a
striking likeness to his handwriting.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-16
CARDINAL HAS NEW HAT
Aged PrcInfe htfrncts Attention From
Charles street Pcdcstrinns.

Especial 10 The TIMES Dispatch.
Baltimore. Md. December l5.-Car-
dinal Gibbons has attracted much at
tcntiOn from the pedestrians along
Charles Street within the last few days
because. when he now goes for his
daily walk, he wears a black beaver
Italian episcopal hat with an outside
band of red ribbon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-16
Death Of THOMAS Imminent.

Nashville. Tenn. December l5.-John
w. Thomas. Jr.. president OF the Nash
Vile, Chattanooga and st. Louis Rail-
way, who has been seriously Ill at his
home here for some weeks from plearal
pneumonia. was reported to be rapidly
failing tonight. His death Is expected
within Il few hours.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-16
BATTLING FOR HIS LIFE
Attorneys for Leo NJ. Frank Argue
CnSc In Sunrcme Court.

ChSc In Suprcme Court,
Atlanta, Ga, December l5.-Attor-
ncys to-day began n battle for the life
of Leo NJ. Frank before the Georgia
Supreme Court. Convicted of the muir
der of Mary Phagan here last April.
and sentenced to hang. Franks plea
for new trial was denied by the
arguments would be completed to-mor-
row.
y new trial is asked on the grounds
that jurors who convicted Frank were
preiudiced.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-16
SICK FROM OVERWORK
Preston Gibson Confined I'm House &c
cnuse of Producing SatirIcni Play.

CnuNc 0f PrOducfhE SntfrICnl FIny.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.
Washington. December l5--Prcston
Gibson, the millionaire playwright and
clubman. worked so hard instructing
tho actors who appeared to-day In
written by Mrs. Albert Sidney Burie-
son. wife OF the Postmaster General,
that he Is confined to his home.
Mrs. Burleson was present In n box
and was accompanied by number OF
friends from the Cabinet circle The
play Is an interesting account OF the
congressional wife, who endeavorcd TO
thereby earn an honorarlupa OF $1,000
yearly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-16
UNCLE SAM is SANTA CLAUS

Government Employees VIII Draw Full
Months Pay on December 81.
Especial to The, Times Dispatch.1
WashiEnton, December 15.---A merry
Christmas to Uncle Sans thousands
OF employees was assured to-day by
the issuance Of an order permitting
them - draw full December pay on
December 23
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-16
WILL LEARN TO SHOOT
SOIOns and Their Lower House Coll
lcnguen Join Revolver Association.

tPPcehti w ic L iiicS- DISpatcn
Washington. December 15-Senators
and Representatives are availing them
selves of an opportunity to improve
their marksmanship by enrolling as
volver Association of the District Ma
tional Guard: Saturday night was the
date selected for the special tourna-
ments among the Legislators and the
soldiers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-16

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS.
Reduced rates via c. & o. Ry. Round trip
tickets on sale Dec. IL 10 ?5tli inclusive; Dec
81 and ian. 1st. Good until Jan 9th. Three
Fast Trains Daily to Norfolk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-16

CONTINUED on Tenth Page.)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31
CElLDREN'S PICTURESQUE CLOTHES
Pads Are Going To Be Popular for Children We'll Grown
Ups"-Pcmesque Frocks Are Now More Easily Oh
tanned than Unattactive Ones Used To Be.

front, and on either side there is
pocket bound with braid. The effect is
very similar 10 that produced by the
small boy when he sticks his hands into
his pockets and fuls them out. This
skirt has the rounded corners both in
the front and in the back. but these are
not necessary, and many mothers may
think them too extreme for young girl.
There is an air of the gay young stu
dent TO the waist which consists of a
band of the material, which. by the way.
was a brown and white checked wool
len. wrapped around the figure 10 the
bust line. where suspenders OF the ma
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31

wide sashes and girdles Of to-day. Even
the leather and suede belts can be ad-
justed successfully at this low waist line.
provided that they be allowed to hang
fairly loose AS the new soft feathers
come in all the brilliant shades, the
sombre school dress can be lightened
very easily, and a good effect is produced
By matching the hair ribbons to the belt.
While the good old stand-bys. cheviot.
serge, Bedford cord, wool poplin. broad
cloth and corduroy. in the pretty green's.
hogany shade. are the most practical for
the hard wear and tear OF the school
room.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31
POWERED MATERIAL.

There are many pretty Powered stuffs
that can be used for sashes, epaulettes
and undersleeves, as well as collars and
cuffs. The plainest Of cloth dresses take
on new appearance after a few touches
of these lowered or art nouveau ma
terials. a sash OF Persian design could
be substituted for the plain brick red
one on the dress Of Havana brown cash
mere. Here the bolero has been intro
duced IN a. very modified form and is par
TALLY concealed by the very deep col
lar that extends below the raised waist
line. botn in the front and In the back
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31
AFTERNOON GOWN.

In the afternoon dress on this page one
may see the very latest both In cloth ana
costume designing. II is Of blue silk bro
cade Of two tones. embroidered with sill
yer flowers. The waist is in the style oil
a bolero. and the edges OF the bolero are
turned back. making visible the old rose
satin lining The belt. and this Is the
most novel part Of this gown. is OF striped
narrow MORE and striped velvet, cut on
the bias, in reds. yellows and blues.
The skirt 10 draped and the bottom or
II is also turned back to show the old rose
satin lining. The corsage is OF tulle ana
the buttons are OF satin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31
SAILOR SHAPES.

The sailor shape. somewhat fatter and
with the bow in the back, is the most ap-
propriate for the schoolgirl. Instead of
the standard navy blue and black felt
sailors. she may select a pretty CHINA
mon brown or the dark Russian green
Sometimes ribbon cockade or fiat
feathery fantasy is thrust into the RIB
bon drape at the side. a little nearer the
back than the front.
The soft felt hats are worn very gen
orally by the schoolgirl. especially in the
early fall. There is a very pretty red felt
hat, a dull Harvard red, which has as
it's only bit OF ornamentation a cut
leather band, very narrow and embossed
in the soft Eastern colors. Grapes OF
the picot edge ribbon are often used, and
the old gold picot ribbon is charming on
a creamy white felt. The ribbon is care
lessly twisted around the crown. with
soft loop at the back and one long
streamer. On the more dressy hats these
streamers are brought up under the chin
and swathe the neck in most becoming
manner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31
KATE GREENAWAY.

One Of the Kate Greenaway designs
was charmingly carried out in a navy
blue serge. The long skirt was box
pleated into d deep. shaped yoke, both
in the front and in the back. A hem
stitched muslin collar softened the neck,
and deep cuffs. reaching almost TO the
elbow. finished the long sleeves. 1t was
an inexpensive frock. yet it displayed a
certain distinction which lifted 1t at
at once out OF the uniform-like dresses
worn by so many children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31
FLUFFY GOWNS AND FUR.

Bands OF fur on the lacy tulle frocks
have been q feature OF the costumes
worn at Deauville and the other French
watering places during the late summer.
and have appeared on many OF the after
noon and evening gowns exhibited at the
openings. These bands may break forth
almost anywhere on the frock, but the
favorite mode OF presentment Is as an
edge TO the wired hoop tunic. The band
OF fur conceals the wiring in a satisfac-
tory manner and at the same time at
tracts the attention toward a new style
feature. A band OF fur often edges the
top of the wide girde or outlines the
simulated bolero.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31
THE JACOBIN.
DUVETYN HATS.

Though the majority OF hats are devel-
oped IN velvet and the silken fabrics.
there are large number exploited IN
duvetyn. The duvetyn used in the mil
linery world is a combination of silk and
cotton: II has the lovely soft. fuzzy
sheen OF the silk and wool duvetyn, but
It is more pliable and easy 10 crush and
drape. AS the dyers have expended their
best efforts IN obtaining all the new color
tints in this material, many effective
color combinations can be worked out
There are many very interesting. quaint
close fitting caps made from the Japan
csc blue. the new brick red and the Rus
sian green duvetyn, with pipings OF
pompadour faille ribbon framing the face
and cordings OF the ribbon twisted into
simulated floral designs as trimmings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31
"REAl" FURS.

It must not be thought that the touch
OF fur always appears in the dyed form,
for the natural furs are even more ex-
tensively used but the real furs are
expensive, and growing more costly all
the time. A collar and cuffs Of ermine-
the newest style feature of the early au-
tumn frocks-add tremendously 20 the
price OF the costume. Yet II one is fortu-
nate enough TO possess odd pieces of fur
she can make use OF them at the moment
TO excellent advantage in the high mill
tary collar and cuffs on the dark coll
ored gowns, which are now the smart
est for the street these collars In fur
of a radiant hue are wonderfully effect
I've, lending the color note which has
hitherto been sounded In satin or velvet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31
RED FOX.

The first experiments were made with
the natural red fox. In fact, the red fox
in the coloring given him by nature IS
not despised. When the fox pelts were
found to lend themselves we'll TO dyeing
the skunk and mole were attempted. The
more daring furriers are showing the
white stripes OF the skunk dyed in vivid
colors royal purple. cerise, yellow, green.
Natter blue and rose. One Of the most
admired evening wraps at n recent Paris
opening was of pink brocade with the
inevitable touch Of fur introduced in
the band of the natural brown skunk,
with rose pink stripes. Another orange
and black velvet wrap was trimmed with
skunk in which the white stripes had
been dyed orange.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31
PLEATS SUITABLE.

OF all the new style features, pleats
may be borrowed, with the best results.
There IS the pleated skirt with pleats
Stitched and pressed so firmly that the
harrow, straight silhouette is retained.
This style is charming in the new plaid
cd wooliens which are so effective com
oned with a plain material. There Is
certainly a large element OF the pictu-
rescue in q suit consisting OF a pleated
tartan plaid skirt and a jaunty blue or
green serge Jacket worn over soft silk
shirt and completed by black velvet
tam
Another method OF gaining fulness by
Neats is shown in two of the skirts In
'he drawing. In one there is a box pleat
over either hip. There is nothing TO de-
uaet from the straight up and down
unes Of the skirt, but there is plenty OF
'ulness for the wearer TO romp and play,
as every growing girl should. 1t is alb
surd to put young girls. still in their
"ehs and not out OF the schoolroom, into
pestop and other narrow skirts. where
nee' easy stride is an impossibility On
we other skirt the pleats have been let
ih'o either side Of the front OF the skirt
ana are headed with pockets. real pock-
eS' In which the handkerchief and other
"scessities may be carried. Again. there
gre others where pleats are displayed In
we 'front.' OF the skirt, for the mode
'no"ing the fulness in the front of the
nt IL the latest in childrens frocks, as
wei as In those for grown-ups.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31
Fashions LATEST Wins :.
GIRLS HATS
Children S Hats Have
Variety and Verve;
Duvetyn Popular.

The hats for the Riddles of to-day are
very different from the headgear of yes
terday, when ribbon tied around the
crown Of a felt shape made hat. In
those days an imported hat for a girl
in her teens was an undreamed or eA-
travagance Yet to-day the head or an
enterprisng hat department Will tell
with pride of the hours she spent Sc
Iecting the Juvenile models from the lead
ing Paris milliners who make a specially
of children's hats.
The hats for little and big girls should
be simple-simple I'm outline and in trim
ming-but they may be, and the most
rescue There is certainly a picturesque
element in the rather large, foppy
brimmed, low crowned hats OF taffeta
or velvet The prettiest OF these hats
are trimmed simply with a large fiat bow
Of ribbon. sometimes the plain taffeta
ribbon, and again the MORE. A partic-
ularly becoming hat fashioned along
these lines is Of navy blue and cerise taft
feta, the taffeta being shirred around
the face. and the huge sprawling BOW OF
cerise MORE ribbon covering the entire
right side. The new velvets are so very
soft that they can be treated In this
way with great success. And is there
any prettier headgear for the "bestest
best hat" Of young blond girl than
large black velvet hat, with bow of
contra sting color?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31

the demand. and many pelts that have
lain forgotten In the cedar chests Will
be brought TO view this winter. The
cheaper furs are really better for dyeing
than the more expensive ones, and the
dyed fur is the latest within OF fashion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31
OSTRICH TIPS.

A few feathers, particularly ostrich tips.
are seen on the best hats but they
are never as grish as the flowers or
ribbon trimmings. Sometimes stray fruits
In bright colorej silks are used as brill
liant bits of color against the sombre hued
velvet and duvetyn backgrounds. but they
lack the charm OF the tiny, multi-colored
silk and velvet flowers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31
JAUNTv JACKETS.

Other picturesque features of the new
modes are the jaunty jackets which may
be worn as Jackets or as waists. TWO OF
the gowns in the sketch demonstrate the
advantages OF this Jacket waistlike ar
rangement. On the gown Of midnight
blue serge the bolero is suggested, and
or the dark olive green poplln dress the
Elton lines are more pronounced. Inc
idea is carried out further by the vest
like girdles. On the serge frock the
draped vest is Of plaid silk, giving de-
lightful bit OF color against the dark blue
background. The normal waist line Is
marked by this sash. though many Of
the slrdles are extended 10 swathe the
hips and simulate an exaggeratedly low
waist line On the other dress the sash
Is made OF Roman striped silk and is
finished In the back with a large butter
fly how,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31
FURS DYED IN ALL COLORS
mDeauve France Say That Fu Will Be Worn
Every Color Purple Especially, So Now the Old Fu Can
Be Used Again to Great Advantage.

one OF the leading couturieres claims
the honor OF introducing the dyed furs,
but the secret was discovered many cen
turtles ago by the Chinese. who dyed furs
long be6orc there was any one to write
about IT, They probably did not, how
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31
FOR THE BATHTUB.

A mixture of kerosene and ammonia
cleans porcelain bathtubs and sinks in
stantly, and does not injure them az
greatly a. acid substances do.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31

With the prices OF furs soaring, the
vogue for furs has reached Juror.
touch OF fur somewheres on the suit OF
the dress is obligatory II one would not
STAMP herself as beyond the pale OF
fashion. Almost any old fur will answer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31

ever, dye them in the brilliant shades
IN which they are shown to-day. All one
has TO do these days is take a sample
of the costume TO the dyer and he will
give back the fur in the same color.
There are purple furs as brilliant as any
royal purple-and the purple furs. by the
way. are the most popular In addition
there are the cherry fox, the orange fox.
the moss mole, the green skunk and
many Others
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31
FULNEss IN FRONT.

me additional fulness in the front is
salhed IN various ways; sometimes it
aus from a yoke. again the gathers are
ua~n TO the front A charming little
st Just completed for young school
s"i shows the fulness between the hips
1 me knees. and then narrows toward
~ 'eet, but not as perceptibly as the
S exaggerated models do. On this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31
BELTS AND HAIR RIBBONS.

For little tots the raised waist line OF
the Empire dresses is generally consid-
cred the most becoming and is certainly
the most picturesque, but for the tall,
lanky girl just entering her teens the low
waist line is the more attractive, and this
IS the line that is accumulated by the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31
FUR BUTTONS.

on the coats the fur buttons are in
variably used; they even appear on coats
where no other sign OF fur is visible. AS
odd pieces OF fur can be utilized for these
buttons. the fad Is sure to spread rap
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31
EVENING GOWN.

This gown, also the latest production or
the French atelers, is Of white brocaded
velour over black tulle. The "corslet
ceinture" is Of black Chantilly and the
garlands Of perles are caught by green
ornaments. The corsage Is Of malineS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31
SIMPLICITY.

Many OF the style notes of the season
can be introduced on the school dresses
for young girls. and will bring them up
TO date, besides adding distinctive
touch. In adapting the new styles 1t is
well 10 remember that simplicity should
ever be the motif OF children's garments.
simple gown can be. and very often
IS charmingly picturesque, and the sim
pier girls frock can be kept the more
becoming and appropriate 1t will be. This
truism applies more directly. 10 school
frocks than to dancing school and party
dresses. for frills and fiounces have a GER
tain place on sheer muslin and soft silk
dresses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-31
ABOUT EGG STAINS.

Egg stains should be soaked In cold
water before going 10 the laundry. TX
this is done the stains will come out
easily. Hot water sets them