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Evening star., 1914-05-04
A Tafeta Novelty.

Satin taffeta in the popular tetH ne
negre is the favorite wear Here IS an
extract idea Of the style in which this
new taffeta is made: The draperies are
endless but the material is so SOFT that
they fall in graceful lines about the ilS-
ure. defining only the back of the Knee as
one walks There is a ruching around the
Jacket, that fastens in two places with
large silk ball buttons
This ruching is in a creamy white Dor
dering on the banana shades ,and gives a
very novel touch to the costume.
The kimono shape in blouses and Jack
cts has so much success that il is difficult
to imagine that the tight arinhole can
ever replace it. But some of the new
models show a tisht-fitting sleeve about
an inch below the shoulder. At the pres
ent moment it is difficult to say whether
the dressmakers will be able to induce
women who love comfort to return TO the
unpleasantness OF the seam beneath the
arm.
We may expect to see each woman eN-
ercise her fancy in the adaptation and de-
tails of the little capes which we are Ger
tain to see everywhere. thrown lightly
back from the shoulders. These capes
will resemble the Henri ii mantles, the
Evening star., 1914-05-04
FOREIGN FASHIONS
FOR AMERICANS

Special Correspondence Of The star
VIENNA, April .1.-At present there is
a movement on foot TO infuse fresn
novelty into the manufacture of SILK os
creating odd and original designs III
audacious colorings to give an ehureis
new appearance. Most Of the concep-
tons are altogether charming, showing
clever combination of the warm tones
OF the colors arranged in daring vel
studied contrasts which all add theii
quota to the general effect.
Nowadays we are all too anxious foi
novelty and originality for such pretty
invention to be allowed to pass unreeded
and the general approval which mas
been accorded these new designs IS sure
to give a fresh impulse to the manufac-
ture Of silks-so long stfed in the
routine of old traditions
\ great deal of plain material is used
with these fancy silks. usually OF the
same shade as the ground color. some
times the main part of corsage is filaue
of it and sometimes an entire tunle
skirt But since the vogue for snort
military capes has swept the world OF
fashion We find entire capes or inquired
silk lined with a plain color or wee versa.
Grosgrain with a royal piue pach,
ground and polychrome designs is used
collar and lining of plain silk in gold
color-a shade that figures largely in
the design.
Like most of the new capes this one is
held on by cord strapped over the
bust and tied about the waist i'll back.
In this case il is the cording that I'm
ishes the center of the ruff. which is eX-
tended in long enough ends to serve the
purpose. The wrap curves down a bit
longer in back than in front, and is made
with sIashes at the sides for the arm
openings.
As rule smart. close fitting turnans
are designed as an accompanying
feature to the capes and made either Of
the figured material or in the plain
background color. one particularly
fetching one is fashioned from the plain
royal blue silk and trimmed with two
very ..swagEer gold colored wings. BY
gold color l do not mean gided 6heaven
forbid any such tawdrinessh but the
soft. rich. yellow shade of wheat. which
really resembles gold. 1t is shade that
will hold its own throughout the season.
Evening star., 1914-05-04
Again the Separate Skirt.

rh" introduction of this sait INTO the
MIN of fashion again has brought out
vari0g> IDEAS Of many coutureres on the
sIGjcc' expressed in different fabrics.
The spring lends itself ~ this kind Of
thiug and women an, content 10 wear gay
cost4Nes and make them Of cheaper fab
res tina. In. Winter calls for. becais. the
tiHe far wearing them Is shorter.
There d a itnen skirt in raspberry with
ths.c HoGnces. each Scalloped. and each
vide. than tite otHer II is short very
snort. for thar is the fashion and It shows
= p.tr NJ white p.mIs and raspberry red
stockings The short coat. with its spatEi-
lat" back width. Is of white linen SHOW
,us 4 raspberry huer waIstcoat which Is
merely nasted IN u tine sides "f the Jack
o. aud can 10. ttted at wiii
You wh" live rf Z. Loi climate may like
trsr idea of . separate Jacket that can be
worlf with any kind Of white skirt ~
f,ock ana for vacajiou days AT the sun,
tuer resorts the idea j. exceptionally good
think. As dark blue is a fashionable
color this spring, one cannot make good
Of IL in a short Jacket either in liner
with the soutaching or in taffeta with ar
eighteenth century design done in self.
t1Iared satin rfhbOu
Evening star., 1914-05-04
TODAY'S
HOUSEHOLD
AFFAIRS

There is being issued in New York
city a unique little sheet which con
tains the market prices. both whole
sale and retail, of all foodstuffs.
The efficient housewife in her en-
,IeaSnr to run her home upon a busi-
ness basis. has wished again and again
for some such bulletin as this. so that
she may have accurate and reliable in
formation. To quote from one of the
early numbers "A lack of knowledge
nf the market on the part of the con
sumner has been one condition which has
contributed in no small measure to the
present high cost of living. The average
housewife does not know when food
products are in season or when they
are out Of season. nor does she know
tin. wholesale price Of any of the COM
nlodities she buys at retail RMS lack
af know ledge has not only made the
family bills higher than they need TO be.
but has produced an unstable and chaotic
condition in the market. BY demanding
things out of season. the housewife mas
made il difficult for the marketmen to
know what to buy. so there mas been a
demand for this bulletin, not only py
the housewife. but also by the retaii
dealer. who complains bitterly of the fact
that uninteIliGent marketing on the part
of tne housewife makes it dlff1cuit 10
know what to buy or what price to ask
The quotations in the bulletin include
the wholesale and retail prices. Waich
maintain for any given week, or putter;
eggs. poultry, meats, game, FRUITS anu
vegetables 1t is bound to be of the
greatest educational benefit. for there IS
no trler. though trite. saying than that
knowledge is power. knowledge OF
what is in market, and the wholesale
,,-iecs should helm every housewife de-
Evening star., 1914-05-04
Furnishing the Boys Room.

An interesting inquiry is received from
Mrs : E. w, in which she asks LOT
suggestions for furnishing a BOYS room.
The opinion seems to prevail that II Is
only the girl who is interested IN the
furnishings of her room. and that the
bov simply needs place to sleep IN a
boy is often just much interested as
his sister-but in his own way lie mas
his favorita books and pictures, and the
idea or having room of his own where
h.. can entertain mis- friends occasionally
and throw down his tennis racket and
bas- ball togs will appeal 10 him Or
il ne. is not interested at first. why not
try to cultivate an interest? Let the
hos help as much as possible. both IN
the work and selection of the furnishings
for his room This will arouse the
interest.
one of the first things to he considered
is The treatment OF the floors and walls.
Sidewalks hnist.ed in brown make most
attractive background. with the ceiling
ii il urv ~ light nuff. For This use fiat
paint or tae shade mentioned. 1t is
yer, seryioeable and can be easily clean
cd hy washing with soap and water. Or
= plain bhown oatmeal paper may be
used and the ceiling kalsOmned. This
also looks we'll If the floor is not of
hardwood give il two coats of inside
floor paint of light tan color Between
coats fill al! cracks with crack and
seam fillrr or water putty. This will
make little extra work, but II VIII
well repay one for labor and time spent,
as il VIII prevent the dust from settling
IN the cracks. For floor covering select
4 large rag rug OF plain brown or with
brown as the predominating color, or
two o. three smaller rugs of the same
roorinc. The rugs can be easily taken
up and cl,ancd.
Mission IS the best wood for boy $
room. If twn boys Al" 10 occupy the
sane room twin beds with open head
and foot boards are preferable. and il
not a thrce-quarter size will do
rniftonIor viii amply supply accornma-
datiou for his clothes and "a clothes tree
will he of great convenience. y mission
| table with fiat top and racks beneath
at c3ch end for books will serve as a
desk and study table. one arm and
.. one or two straight back chairs will
complete the furniture.
Pretty and inexpensive curtains OF soft
Scrim material. reaching to the sill will
look Well with such a room On the
walls the boy himself may hang the
remnants Of his favorite colleges. with
Il big one of the school he attends over
| the headboard of his bed. and he will
! have other pictures OF his chums and
| favoIite animals which will help tc
| make his room look coy.
II Will be seen that this room Is the
| hiued and the pleasure he will take
| ~ showing il to his friends will be
\ reward enough for the time spent ir
| fixing Il up. To give the room NOR.
| the appearance of study a davenport
! bed could be used This when opened
| and by day is very attractive piece OF
! furniture.
Evening star., 1914-05-04
Crab Salad.

This is a nutritious dish for summer
luncheons and serves as SUBSTITUTE
for meat course in families where the
appetite for meat in summer is small.
In both city and beach fish shops picked
crab meat may be secured if ordered IN
advance. To one-half pound of the pick
ed crab meat allow two tablespoonfuls
of lemon Juice and one-half saitspoonfui
Of paprika Mix these three ingredients
aud stand away on the ice to mellow.
Serve on individual lettuce leaves VIII
a ,,ash Of salt and nayonnaise dressing.
Sprinkle the top of each portion with
finely chopped parsley. This VIII take
ab-ut half cup of mayonna1se dressins'
The fish and dressing should not be per
,,i,ted TO stand for any length OF time
bIt should he served as soon as miNeo
If crab shells are sent With the pickeo
want tbev can be washed. filled with the
,I.d and laid on the lettuce leaves.
,c,r-irh, ,a,4 hv the Mcclure Newspaper
Syndicate.}
Evening star., 1914-05-04
TEMPTING SPRING SALADS.
Salad Astoria.

This is the successor of the Waldorf
salad. and like the long popular relish
Is the invention of Oscar of the Wal
dorf-Astoria Hotel 1t is at once dec
Grafton for the luncheon table and a
delicious morsel Split a head of ro-
maine salad length wise-after discarding
the tough outer leaves Lay a half Of
the romaine heart on a plate--the cut
surface up. Have ready quarters or sec
tons. pared and cored or seeded. of
oranges grape fruit and Bartlett pears
Lay these close together. almost over
tapping on the romaine and finish off
at each end with half picked walnut
Decorate the top OF the fruit with thin
strips of green and red peppers arranged
to initiate baby ribbon. Pour over this
French dressing and serve ice cold. Firm
canned pears may lie substituted for
fresh ones.
Evening star., 1914-05-04

With all the beautiful fabrics Of which
we are given a choice this year none
has surpassed the place of taffeta. The
gown III the drawing is of this material.
combined with lowered chiffon. The
taffeta was in rich brown. the chiffon
in "A slightly lighter shade. but lined
with rose chiffon creating a. beautiful
color effect. The lower part of the
bodice and straight revers were of taf
feta. the sleeves and shoulder OF the
roSe-lined chiffon. The bodice opened
over Il vest of brown brocade figured in
Evening star., 1914-05-04

capes OF the abheS Of the court in the
eighteenth century. the Venetian capes.
or those fthe Papal Guard. In word.
choice and variety. The long court man
tie. fastened on the shoulder. will be used
10 cover our evening frocks. For after
moons the short page mantle. fastening
on the shoulder also will form a charm
ingly chic little garment Later. in fun
summer. these capes will be made of lace
| or mousSeline de sole.
Evening star., 1914-05-04

Cheruit has again launched the suit with
rhe dark skirt aud the White coat. and
one of the well dressed women in Paris
wore ii tn the races the other dav. where
i received q favorable reception. The
shirt Of this particular suit was Of black
taffeta with a long tuuic hanging over a
narrow pctticoat. and a Jacket Of white
yeltet well braided with soutache.
Possibly the snap. of the taffeta skirt
assisted THIS custom in presenting a new
aspect ar possibly We had forgotten the
original model and were ripe for this one
Whatever the unimportaut reason. the
fact remains that both the French and
The Americans liked IL
Evening star., 1914-05-04
Romaine Salad With Cheese.

An excellent accompaniment for cold
meat or an aspic dish. Select the crisp
leaves only from 4 head or fomaine let
tuce. Dip these into a French dressing
then cover with thin slices of skinned
tomatoes. which have also been dipped
i'll the French dressing. On top of the
tomato lay thin slices of Swiss or Port
du SalUt cheese. which have been spread
lightly with French mustard. At the
side of each plate lay two tiny bread
and butter sandwiches. made of rye
bread eat Very thin.
Evening star., 1914-05-04

pepper, and stiffen with gelatin. Allow
teaspoonful of gelatin TO each cup
full of cucumber. dissolving the gelatin
thoroughly before mixing the two. Mold
in a square dish and when it is formed
cut into blocks and serve on lettuce
leaves with mayonnaise dressing.
Evening star., 1914-05-04
Saving at the Butchers.

When ordering sausage il will he found
more economical if you buy certain
number of links. instead OF by the pound
For example. for the family Of six twelve
links will be sufficient. and when it Is
weighed YOU will be surprised how small
the amount will be-
Evening star., 1914-05-04
Green and Gold Salad.

Select the heart of a crisp head of let
tuce. and put two small pieces on each
plate over this lay several very thin
slices of oranges and a few cubes OF
pincapples Serve with French dressing.
Evening star., 1914-05-04
To Clean a CARPET.

Instead of sweeping your stair carpet
try wiping ii over with a damp cloth. Use
a teaspoonful OF ammonia in two quarts
of warm water. Your carpet will look
clean and bright and there viii he no
dust
Evening star., 1914-05-04

They are immensely popular. these
smart, envelopiny capes. having beer
worn quite generally at the winter re
sorts: III fact, they are one of the few
novelties out of the lmitless numbers
that have been set forth this spring that
have been accepted without question
and there is no doubt but that they will
assume the same position among sum
mer models. developed in light silks anc
even chiffonS.
Evening star., 1914-05-04

self-tone. stolelke piece Of the
same brocadc occupied the center front
of the skirt. and tho sash of the taffeta
was draped about the knees and tied in
bow at the back
Evening star., 1914-05-04
swift & Company.

Swift & COmpany's Sales of Beef In
Washington for the week ending sat, MAY
=. averaged as follows: Domestic beef,
ll.9Sc. Imported beef, 9.0sc per lb.-Ad-
vertisement.
Evening star., 1914-05-04
SOME NEW THINGS
FROM HERE AND THERE

A tiny silver rack that fastens over the
side of the fnger-bowl is fitted with hold
ers for single flowers. The stems. of
course go down into the water This
novelty will please the dainty hostess.
1t is rumored among haberdashers that
the silk vestette, created especially for
masculine tango enthusiasts, will be worn
by gentlemen during the summer Those
worn during the winter were made from
lowered silk, braided on the pockets and
edges. They are decidedly artistic and
inasmuch as they were mere girdles with
out any warming shoulder pieces. they
would be both dressy and comfortable for
summer wear
One of the alcohol lamp novelties is a
hot milk pitcher of nickel plate in the
shape of a Guernsey jug with spirit
lamp beneath. Earlier in the season this
was displayed in other metals the nickel
plate being a recent acquisition A wick
er weaving on the handle protects the
hands from heat.
Hair ornaments made 10 set loosely
over the hair around the head just above
the eyebrows give rather unusual ori-
entail expression to the eyes. This affair
consists of single band of brilliants
with a cluster to the right of the middle in
the front and single band TO match the
encircling onel to reach across the top of
! the head and thus prevent the forehead
| band from falling lower than fashion in
tended. II is far more becoming to dark
| haired than to fair-haired women.
A Partisan novelty comes to US in the
| form of an atomiZer that has a miniature
| auto-horn top. This horn, fashioned like
| a glass cone, directs the spray Of scent,
| which is elected by pressing a button.
| The tip of the horn emits but a drop
| ths is for touching the eyebrows, lips
or in back of the ear, while the large
end distributes liberal spray. The bot
tie is of crystal and gilt.
Evening star., 1914-05-04
TRIED AND TESTED WAYS
FOR HOUSEHOLD TASKS

Every housewife has experienced the
annoyance OF unfolding clean big
sheet when she wished to use a small
one. or getting bolster case for a pill
low case and vice versa To prevent
this. mark each piece of bed linen in
an inconspicuous place on the hem with
chainstitch capital letter done in fine
white embroidery cotton. First draw
the letter with soft lead pencil The
letter could be used for single sheets,
D for double ones and NJ for maids:
while for pillow cases and + for boil
sters would save confusion also. for all
hens can be inspected without unfolding
the article.
No matter how good the garter. the
httie knob-shaped catch TO which the
stocking is attached is liable to break off
when the child is engaged in strenuous
activities. When this happens. sew on a
Dig white shoe button in its place. Use
big button and it will prove entirely
satisfactory
The Partisan method of cleaning black
silk is not generally. known. and vet il
is very simple. Brush the silk thorough
| ~ and wipe il with a CLOTH then lay il
on board or table and sponge with hot
coffee which has been strained. When
the silk is partly dry, iron It on the
wrong side. The DETACHMENT is removed
| by the coffee. and the brilliancy of tn.
| silk is restored without any of it be
| coming either shiny or stiff.
There is nothing better for cleaning
| velvet and plush than dry salt. The salt
| should be sprinkied over the material
| and brushed back and forth until all
| lust and lint are removed This leaves
the velvet or plush as bright and clean
| as when new.
Evening star., 1914-05-04
Cucumber Jelly Salad.

Peel and slice cucumhers that are not
too ripe simmer until they are tender;
drain. season with salt and cayenne
Evening star., 1914-05-04

1t is said the Paris shops are showing
new handbags purses and card cases
Evening star., 1914-05-04
The Latest and
Newest One-Step

Up to the present moment by far the most popular
of all dances is the One Step There many
for its popularity the chief being that it can be learned
in very little time by any old young. who
able to walk in time music-and in fact. BY many
who cannot. Another reason is because the music is
ragtme. The Waltz is beautiful the Tango is grace
ful. the Brazilian Maxixe is unique. One sit
quietly and listen with pleasure TO them ALL but when
a good orchestra plays rag one has simply GOT to
move The One Step is the dance for ragme music
Evening journal., 1914-05-01
FRIDAY MAY l, 1914.
SrN,ron pr PONIES FORESIGHT.

~ 1918. when Senator Henry A. dupont Of this
state was chairman OF the Military Anairs Com
nttee of the United States lcnate he inserted In the
Army Appropriation bin a section which viii stand the
Federal Government I'm good stead in event. Of war with
Mexico Il will make possible for the government TO
increase the size OF army fifty per cent by the re-
turn 10 the coors Of experienced soldiers whose terms
,f enlistment haze expired The induccmont for such
old soldiers to return the ranks is liberal and COM
prchens,c system of bounuos graduated according to
length of service.
The foresight of Senator DUPONT, himself an exper-
encod soldier has given to favorable comment in
Washington and elsewhere I'm circles where the mpor-
tance OF that re-enlstment provision is appreciated
Opinion Is expressed freely by military men and civil
lans that f the present peace negotiations fail and war
be- declared the wisdom of the senator in Incorporating
at provision I'm the bin win be shown by the strength
enng OF the standing army with men who do not have
10 be trained but who already Acquainted fully and
practically with their sodierly duties
Another important effect Of the law Is that Il pre-
cludes the necessity call for volunteers at least
until Il is made apparent that the regular military es
tabiishmont augmented by the re-ensted bounty men,
is not strong enough cope with the sarke situation
which presents itself
IN other words Il makes for maximum OF efficiency
An the war footine on the regular army AMI minimum
OF disturbance Of commercial ad industrial conditions
due 10 the calling volunteers from the various lines
OF human industry. The great loss OF time and exc
pendture OF money incident to the work Of getting
thousands recruits in shape to take the held also
Is avoided the exten. that the re-enstmens due &C
the bounty oner the nations need for sol
dors
Evening journal., 1914-05-01
SEEKING no AVON cIym WAR.

A MORE conciliatory spirit peryades both sides Of
"A the House Of Commons on the Home Rule bill. The
indications that compromise will be reached
with respect 10 the exclusion OF Ulster from the Home
Rule plan that will avert the civil that is threaten
ed IN ireland. 10 doubt the which attended the
Ulster enterprise Of running 10000 rifles and millions
of OF ammunition into the north OF ireland for
the Of the covenanters had much TO do with mpell-
ing both sides to adopt more pacific attitude.
The Asquth ministry stll holds open It's oner that
Ulster shall be exempted from the operations OF Home
Rule for six years but the Ulster men just de-
tormincd not to accept IT, Their wish seemingly IS
that they shall be exempted for all time from the Home
Rule programme and that rhey shall continue to be
governed from London.
Sir Edward Carson leader Of the coyenanters in the
north Of Ireland has accepted the challenge thrown TO
him by Winston Spencer Churchill, First Lord the
Admiralty. TO attempt to compromise the Home Rule
question upon Federal basis. His compromise prop
osltlon viii be awaited with interest Meanwhile the
most gratifying feature the whole situation Is that
those representing the diverse interests involved
be disposed to make great sacrifices TO avoid the
civil war that menaces the Emerald Isle.
Evening journal., 1914-05-01
NELLY ANn HIS IrRnRs.

T. oRMER County Comptroller George ID. Kelly OF this
city and Middletovn. has met with terrible mis-
fortunate result OF his trial in the United states
District Court As bad is the situation created by
his conviction and the OF five years imprs-
onment imposed upon him. however It might have been
infinitely worse. The jury which convicted him
companied It's verdict with a recommendation for iu-
dical cemency subsequently when the jurors dis
covered that the ghtest sentence that the might
Impose under the law was five years imprisonment
they united in appeal TO the court TO release him
parole That appeal. however. cannot avail him at
present he least one-hird OF his
before he be paroed from the Federal prison
IN Atlanta.
There is widespread that Mr.. Kelly cashier
OF the Peoples National Bank in Middetown, made
false entries in the books Of that institution and false
reports TO the Comptroller OF the Currency thereby
placing himself IN position be- made the defendant
IN criminal prosecution. That he had ample oppor-
tunity to prove his innocence II were provable no
daiS. >ThRt he failed to do 80 was his mis-
fortups and not tlt fault OF him his counsel.
The pity of IL all that the life CT public man
OF his standing shou be hlighted toward It's close and
that his family excellent one. should be made to
suncv such an humiiatiV0 as has befallen as re-
suit 4 his conviction and s,ptence.
Cetainly the two separate recommendations of the
jurors who convicted him should for something
his favor especially in view of the fact that
IN lhe case of a man of his standing conviction and
spell the spelling Of life regardless any
prison term which follows the imposition OF the SEN
tence