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The Washington herald., 1917-08-26
Important Weddings.

Decidedly interesting to Washington
official society was the wedding last
evening at o'clock at the home OF
Assistant Attorney General and Mrs.
William c. Fits, when their daugh-
ter, Miss Holland Fits, was married
to Lieut.. Thomas Garner, L. 5. A.
Pink flowers, roses and Cladioli were
artistically arranged throughout the
reception floor. and the note of pink
was carried out in the bridesmaids
gowns.
Rev. DIR. Robert Talbot. rector Of st.
Paufs Church. ofhCiatcd, Mr., Fits
giving his daughters hand in mar
rage. The bridal robe was a Hotch-
kiss creation of more than usual
teauty. and fashioned OF heavy but
soft armure sItin. The short petit
coat OF satin was embroidered at in
teTyals about the hem in lovers knot
design brought out In pearl and crys-
tai beads, which showed between the
points of the tulle draped on the edge
OF which the beads again appeared.
One of the most attractive features of
the gown was the girdle of old rose
point which was a part of Mrs. Fits
bridal robe, and which was so placed
N.
where it was met by an ornament of
pearls and crystals. The train was
caught to bodice at the shoulder by
cluster of orange blossoms and an
ornament of pearls, and fell in grace
full folds which displayed the elaborate
trimming of the bodice. A garland of
orange blossoms held the trains folds
at point below the hips, and each
corner was turned back and adorned
with many frills of tulle from which
fell orange blossoms. The bodice of
satin and tulle was fashioned with
bands of rose point lace running from
the belt in front over the shoulders
and to a V point in the back. while
the sleeves of tulle were finished with
beads and tiny tassels. The veil.
which fell TO the hem of the train.
was of tulle arranged cap fashion aud
held across the hair at the back by a
garland of orange blossoms. The
bouquet was of orchids and valley
lilies.
Miss Harriet Fits and Miss Flea
nor Fits, who served their sister
as bridesmaids, wore charming frocks
of pale pink organdy made quaint
with many frills on the skirts and
with ruffled fichus. They carried
bouquets of pink roses.
Mr. Lieut.. Allen Garner, U. S. r,
T., cousin of the bridegroom, served
him as best man.
Following the ceremony, the brides
parents stood with them in receiving
the congratulations of the hundred
and more guests. Mrs. Fits wearing
handsome gown of white silk and |
orchid brocade. The gown was fash |
loned with a slight drapery at the
SIDES and a straight drapery of or
child Georgette crepe fell straight
from the waist almost to fhe hem
OF the skirt, where it was finished
by fringe of orchid and crystal |
beads. The bodice was draped in |
orchid Georgette, and trimmed with |
of crystal and orchid COL
pred beads. while the elbow sleeves
were embroidered in beads.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Garner will go to |
petersburg. after a very brief we'd |
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spending some time in the city as the
guest Of friends.
Miss Franc and Miss Ruth Franc
have returned TO the city after some
weeks spent in Alfred. n. Y. During
her absence Miss Franc lectured 70
the soldiers.
Miss Rena Fleischman and Miss
Jeanette Baer are again in Washing
ton. after some weeks spent in Wild
wood, y. J.
Mrs. Goodman and daughter. Miss
Alma Goodman. returned 20 town dur
ing the week after passing some time
in Atlantic City.
Mrs. 6. Wauerstein and daughters
are at the Pierpont Hotel. Atlantic
City.
Mr.. Louis Chaser. OF New York.
spent a short time in the city during
the past week, the guest Of friends.
Miss Carrie Hirsch Is with friends
in Atlantic City for a short time.
Mrs. Samuel Solomon and her little
daughter and Mrs. A. ssks and her
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lands Is somewhere on the sea com.
ing over to discuss the embargo, and
the Swiss Mission is in New York.
When they reach Washington, though
on different missions from the other
special ENJOYS, they, too, Will be en-
tertained.
Speaking OF diplomats. whether spe.
cial emissaries or slightly permanent
ambassadors, ministers. or secreta-
rles, they are all as elusive in these
war days as submarines or aircrafts,
for while Washington, New York,
Newport, and other places were hear
ing that ViscOunt MacChi di CeIlere,
the Ambassador Of Italy. was in the
luxurious camp of Mr.. Clarence
Mackay in the AdirOndacks, he was
serenely walking or driving about the
streets Of the Capital, good naturedly
denying TO his friends that he was in
the mountains. Like war news. a
diplomat Is somewhere at some time,
bat no one truly knows where or
when unless they see him at the mo-
Heht with their own mortal eyes.
TIE new Minister OF Switzerland
'AIA' 5OAAC lAAAOuEh dll inc lOllnallIlES
OF mis- position in greeting the Secre-
tdry OF State and presenting his Gre
deHIials and being received by the
PiG'Ge and he and Nine. Sulzer
nave also exchanged official calls
with Mrs. Lansing, wife OF the Sec
retaTy of State. They will be inter-
tstlng figures in the diplomatic line
at the reception which the Secretary
OF state and Mrs. Lansing will give
Tuesday evening at the Pan-Ameri-
can Union Building for the Japanese
Mission. Nine. Sulzer is an attract
I've and accomplished young woman,
speaking many languages. and is as
pleasing an acquisition to the social
world as is her husband, the Minis
ter. to the Diplomatic Corps
One must thank Viscount Ishii for
bringing back to the capital Capt and
Mrs. Perry Belmont at this season.
Tor without his presence in their beau
tiful Louis XIV house in New Hamp-
shlre. avenue, they would have re-
NAMED away from town until late au-
tumn. Il is not alone in this country
that Capt. and Mrs. Belmont are
known as generous hosts. They are
prime favorites in England. When
10y "SAe = III I-HE ldllu IN lN5 theY
went direct to RuffOrd Abbey, where
the king had just been a guest for
the DOncaster races. Lady Savile
gathered particularly smart partyi
about her to meet the Belnonts the
company including the Duke and
of Portland, Lady Sarah Will
son. Lord Lovat and the Duke OF
Richmond. After they left RuTord
Abbey they made a round of visits in !
Scotland-to the BradIey-Martins, Mr..
and Mrs. J. Henry Smith and tho
Duke and Duchess of sutherland. They |
were also abroad when the war in
Europe came on. Rufford Abbey has
ghost, far-famed woman in white, |
who is said to always appear to. every |
woman who sleeps in the castle Mrs.
5elmont has never ventured to tell
Ter friends whether or not she met
he unwelcome hostess, or simply en-
loved the hospitality of Lady Sayile.
Il was natural that Capt. Belmont.
ltter having served in the Spanish
american war in Cuba. should have
wished to again don khaki in the
iervice OF his country.
MT. and Mrs. Tlarz Anderson also
anne hack complimentary to the ar
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quaintest and most interesting OF the
old estates round about Washington
Mrs. Baumann is a daughter of Dr.
Frank Field Courts, OF New Iberia,
La.
st. Paufs Episcopal Church, Rock
Creek, was the scene of a charming
little wedding on Thursday afternoon,
August "a, when Mrs. Edith Temple
Carlton was married to Lieut.. John
NJ. Hughes, Of the medical department
of the Virginia National Guards.
Mrs. Carlton Is the young widow of
Howard Raymond Carlton. of Mont
gomery. Ala, and the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. Chandler, OF
Bowling Green. Va. DIR, Hughes Is a
prominent dentist OF Richmond. Va,
where he and his bride will take up
their residence at the termination OF
DR.. Hughes service as first lieutenant
in the medical corps of the Fourth
Virginia Infantry, at present station
ed at Norfolk. Va.
The wedding was a quiet one, due
to the fact that the date was slipped
forward a month on account of the
that DIR. Hughes will short
ly be ordered to the front. Only a few
relatives and intimate friends were in
including the brides sis
ter. Julia Chandler, OF this city;
A. B. Chandler. jr., OF Fredericksburg.
Va, a brother of the bride: Mr.. Pres
ton Cave and Miss Dorothy Cave, OF
Green. Va: Master Howard
Raymond Carlton, jr.. the little son
Of the bride; Mrs. Fred Van Vran-
ken. Mrs. Rose X. Selden and Mrs.
Preston.
The church was decorated with
white hydrangess, and the Rev. II. $.
Cobey officiated. The bride wore
travelling costume of fine blue serge
with hat to match. DR.. Hughes and
his bride left on the Congressional
limited on Thursday afternoon for
New York City, where tn will spend
his few days leave from his regiment
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L III AAGaAcESs LOOs we're interesting
for visitors in town who were shown
the Secretary Of State and Mrs. Ian
sing in q box as the guests OF Mr.
snd Mrs. HamgsOn Gary on one night.
and the President and Mrs. Wilson
with a family party, present in the
same theater the following night.
Women in filmy summer gowns with
out such formal touches Of toilet as
gloves gave a deightfully cool at
mOsphere to the theater. and folk who
wondered what on earth was the use
Of opening a playhouse in the Capt.
tai at the end OF August days soon
found out The house was pretty well
filled with distinguished folk.
A large share OF the geography OF
Europe having diplomatic relations
with this country. has been represent
ed in the Capital in the past few
months, but none Of the missions
have been more interesting than that
from Japan. which is now with us.
France. Great Britain. Russia, Italy,
and Belgium, have sent their missions,
and Norway and Sweden their special
emissaries. while the swiss, and the
Netherlands are waiting at the door,
all bent upon some plan to draw upon
the resources. financial and otherwise
Of the United States. Even the no
table Danish mission which was here
for a time came to claim a fee.
The FlOwery Kingdom alone has
made what might be called a senti-
mental journey, for they are here
simply to convince the American gov
eminent that Japan will stand by the
United States to the end OF war as
well as in the days to follow. She
has asked no money. no material and
no equipment. All of these she has
Of her own. and the Nippon govern
ment is fairly rolling in riches.
But nothing in connection with the
coming Of the mission interested wO-
mankind more than the picture Of
the special Ambassador, Viscounr
lshii. with the viscOunteSs and their
wonderfully beautiful daughter. I'm
mediately there was a ripple of ex-
cltement in the social world. and
visionary plans for meeting them.
Alas and alack, the viscOuntess and
her beautiful daughter, the latter
wearing the dress of a native Japa-
nese woman Of high caste are still in
Japan and will remain there
The mission from the Neither
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Officials Welcome Japan's Enjoys

- when Wednesday Viscount Ish, special Ambassador
- apan and his suite arrived dinner the White House
Thursday night and three dinner parties
State the Secretary of War Secretary the Navy on
Friday night with pleasant little luncheon parties glorious
prospective for this week. lift the Ieaden gloom of
days
Then there small cupidrampant laying am
bush for girls sweeping tul vls-and such
interesting weddings Of thought
thing quite neongruOus the mngng of khaki uniforms and
leather leggn and Yards long
and fny ue wells and dapees; days. and the
girl who must stand the altar with indeed sorry
sight The mother of last weeks of course her
daughter would costume as unsuted as
seemed first thought what would she have to
show her daughters in next generation
The Washington herald., 1917-08-26
HOW to Lose Your Tan,
FTeckIeS or Wrinkles

A days motoring. an afternoon on
the tennis ground or golf links. a sun
bath on the beach or exposure on a
lake trip, often brings on a deep tan
or vivid crimson or. more perplexing
stlll. a vigorous crop of freckles. 4
very necessary thing then is mercol-
lied wax. which removes tan. redness
or freckles quite easily. II literally
peels on the affected skin-just a little
al time. so there's no hurt or injury.
AS the skin comes on in almost in
visible raky particles. no trace of the
treatment is shown. Get an ounce Of
merCOlized wax at your druggists
and use this nightly as you would cold
cream, washing it or mornings. In
q week or so you will have an en-
ttrely new skin, beautifully clear,
Transparent and of a most delicate
whiteness.
Wrinkles. so apt to form at this sea-
son. may be easily and Quickly re-
moved by bathing the face in a soIu-
ton OF powered saxolite. I or, dis
solved In witch hazel. IL pint This
IS not only q valuable astringent. hut
has .cl- Hc.al tonic effect also.-Ady.
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Dinner Parties.

Duke de Sangro and Mr.. Andrea
Geisser Celesia di Vegliasco of the
Italian Embassy stan entertained at
dinner Wednesday evening on the
Powhatan roof. Their guests in
cluded Senator and Mrs, Peter
Gerry, Capt. and Mrs. Perry Bel
mont. Mr.. and Mrs. John Wanna
maker, Miss Anne Hopkins, Mr..
Giuseppe Brambilla, Mr.. John Bar
rett and several of the secretaries
of the other embassies.
The Spanish Ambassador dined
informally with Mr.. and Mrs. Win
slow Williams and their son. Mr..
F. F. Williams of Baltimore, at the
Willard Thursday evening. Mr.. F.
f. Williams has entered the train
ing camp at Fort Myer.
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About Diplomats.

II 1t were not for the shadow of
war which naturally overcasts every
thing social, life at the Capital dur
ing the coming winter would rival
IN brilliancy any of the old courts
OF Europe. Never have SO many
young and interesting diplomats been
accredited to Washington in so short
time. the diplomatic list issued from
the State Department this month
showing a number of names of new
men who have made their mark in
the world of diplomacy.
The list includes: For the Russian
Embassy staff, Mr.. John Sookine, firsr
secretary. who with Nine. Sookine has
taken a house in Massachusetts, ave-
nue.; Mr.. E. T. Omeltchenko, Mr., NJ.
NJ. Karpovitch, Capt, T. A. Dubassoff.
and Baron Theodore A. Gunzburg. at
taches. Nine. Dubassoff is with Can
tain Dubassoff and they are estab-
lished at Chevy Chase for the sum-
mer months.
Capt. r. r. Glen, honorary attache
of the British Embassy, has arrived
in Washington. and has taken an
apartment at Stopeleigh Court. Mrs.
Glen is listed as absent.
Lord Eustace Percy, who has been
in Washington for some months serv-
ing with one of the British missions,
is now attached to the embassy as
temporary secretary.
Duke Ricardo de Sangro, who first
came to Washington in the suite of
the Prince of Udine. is now on the
staff of the Italian Embassy as at
tache.
The japanese Embassy stan has
been increased by the addition of an
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assistant naval attache, Commander
Niscount Masamichi Hotts, L ]. N.
who has taken an apartment at the
Portland.
Don r. Camilo Diaz, secretary of
the Legation OF Honduras, has come
TO Washington from New York. where
ne formerly made his headquarters.
and has taken an apartment in the
Northumberland.
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Society Gossip.

Mrs. George w. Vanderbilt, whose
home In X street has undergone a
number of minor changes for next
season, entertained 800 North Caro-
lima soldiers at her estate. Biltmore,
near Asheville, a short time ago. The
public was invited to be present for
the exercises that took place, and
nearly 1900 people were her guests.
Despite a driving rain, number Of
interesting athletic bouts took place.
all Of which were preceded by a
parade through the little city of Bilt-
more. Mrs Vanderbilt stood in the
rain TO watch the march and the
athletic games, and then served
luncheon to all the troops and per-
sonally presented the prizes to. the
winners. Mai. Francis J. ClemenEer
was presented with a handsome wrist
watch, which Mrs. Vanderbilt her
self adjusted.
The former American Ambassador
to Germany, Dir. James W. Gerard.
who was in Berlin when the war in
Europe broke out, has been knighted
by King George of England, who
conferred upon him the Order OF
Knight Grand Cross OF the Bath, and
he may now be addressed as Sir
James Gerard. Mr.. Gerard was in
strumental in carrying a large num-
Der of English residents in Berlin and
other parts of Germany to safety,
and the knighthood is his reward.
The progress of work in the land |
scape garden of Mr.. George Oakley |
Totten, adjoining his studio in Six
tapnth 10 hafno
more than usual interest by society |
folk who daily motor that way. The |
studio. which is nearing completion, |
is Of unique architecture, quite in |
contrast to its nearest neighbor, the !
home Of Mr.. Franklin MacVeagh, !
which it adjoins, and the garden, /,
with its foreign aspect and lack of 7.
convention, draws a line of automo-
bIles on that side of Sixteenth street /
every afternoon.
charming compliment to the late
Mrs. Pershing. wife of Gen. PERISH
ing, now at the head of American
troops in France, was the presenta-
ton of an ambulance to the French
corps in her name by her classmates
at Wellesley College. The ambulance
cost 1900 and was remarkably we'll
equipped. The plates bearing the in
scription to the memory Of Mrs.
Pershing were sent to the general,
and he will affix them.
The courtship of Gen. and Mrs.
Pershing took place at the New Will
lard. in Washington. Senator War
rem. the father of Mrs. Pershine,
making his home here until after
bis daughter's and his own marriage.
The wedding of Gen. and Mrs. PERISH
ing will always be remembered as an
interesting social event in Washing
toms history.
One Of the most interesting addi-
tons to the diplomatic corps is Capt. I
K. X. Glen, who was invalided from |
the British army after being wound
I'd, and sent to this country on a |
political mission and TO recuperate
he is attached to the embassy stan
as an honorary member.
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The Secretary OF State and Mrs.
Lansing win have the larger part of
the official social world now in Wash
ington as their guests at a reception
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Final Wind=Up
OF Summer Garments

"a Silk Jersey and Fancy Mixture Coas-uee
IA Coats-odds and ends7=were $500 $1,000
80 Serge and Plaid Skirts-were S1OOO...... SSOo
2 Cloth Suits-were $1,000
is Serge and Silk Suits-were up $500
Is aea and deorgette Crepe Dessesere S300 S67s
40 deorsee Crepe Wass-Odds and endswee $780,. sao5
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Social Notes.

Miss Pauline Hart will return to her
home in Chicago this week. after
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Society Notes.

The Secretary of the Navy and Mrs.
Daniels will be hosts for the japanese
Mission on board the Mayfower today
when the party will be taken to Mount
Vernon, a trip always made by fol-
eign visitors of note TO Washington.
The Minister of Switzerland will be
formally presented to the President
in the Blue Room at the White House
tomorrow.
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$50 Waists of Crepe de Chine, Mems Wear Silk
and Georgette Crepe, $3.50 and S7.SS.
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Tuesday evening at 3 o'clock at the
Pan American Union Building in hon
or of his eNcellenCy, Niscount kiku-
jiro lshii head Of the japanese Mis-
sion, and his escort to this country.
Mr.. Boris Bakhmetef. Ambassador
Of Russia. has engaged to 20 to Bar
Harbor on September to address the
judicial section Of the American Bar
Association.
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Senator James a. Reed. Of Missouri,
has gone TO his home in Kansas City
TO remain for a week. Mrs. Reed did
not accompany him.
Mrs. Joseph J. Russell. wife Of Rep
resentatve Russell OF Missouri. en-
tertained at a luncheon and theater
party Tuesday evening for Mrs. C.
H. Gibson. OF El-Ed. Va. and her
house guest. Miss Harry May Goodin.
Of Charleston, No. Mrs. Venable and
Mrs. Shallenhurg were among her
guests.
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One of the most interesting addi-
tions to the diplomatic corps is Capt.
K. r. Glen, who was invalided from
the British army after being wound
ed. and sent to this country on a
political mission and to recuperate.
He is attached to the embassy stan
as an honorary member.
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The japanese Embassy stan has
been increased by the addition of an
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-31

ing you any good. You don't get the strength out of 1t, and as consequence you become weak. pale and siclxly look ing just like a. plant tr ying to grow in 8 soil deficient in iron. If you are not strong or well. you owe it to yourself to make the following test: See how long you can work or how far yOu can walk without becoming tired Next take two, five grain tablets ordinary nuxated iron three times per day after meals for two weeks. Then test your strength again and see how much you have gained have seen dazens ,f nervous. run-down people whD R-re ail- ing all the while double their strength and endurance and entirely rid tn en selves of all symptoms or dyspepsIa "a, liver and other troubles in from ten to fourteen days time simply by taking iron in the proper form. And this, after they had in some cases been doc toring for months without obtaining any benefit.
 Dr. Schuyler C. Jaques. Visiting Sur geon Of St. Elizabeth,s Hospital, New York City, said: T have never before given out any m edical information or advice for publication as I ordinarily do not believe In 1t. But in the case Of Nuxated Iron I feel l would be remiss in my duty not to mention it. I have tients with most surprising and satis- factory results. And those who wish to increase their strength, power and endura nee will find it a most remarka-
 pr. Howard James, late of the Man haitian State Hospital of New York, and form erly Assistant Physician Brook lyn State Hospital. said: "Nuxated Iron is most surprising remedy.' patient of mine remarked to me tafter having p0GIoR THAT THERE STUFF IS
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-31

Nuxated Iron I had been prescribing the various mineral salts of ron for years only to meet complaints of dis colored teeth disturbed digestion, lie up hardened secTetIons. etc. wheu came across NuXated Iron. an e!e2ant ingenious preparation containing or Eanic iron. which has no destru~ti fe action on the teeth--ao corrosive effect on the stomach and which is readily assirIilated into the blood and qufrk i- makes its preserve felt in lncrea Sed viIor. snap and staying power lt en- cheeks o- women and Is Au uufaiit1E source cs renewed vitality endurance and power tO men who burn up 100 rapidly their nervous energy in the competition of the day
 NOTE: Nuxrtcd Irpn. which b pr-s-ss-d and recommended above by physicians iu -lrs a Erea- variety of eases is pa'.nt ncdlrile nor arcr-- rrmedy. but which is Ss1 known 10 arIz- r5sts and whose irru conHieucuts are widely rar seribcd by enincrt ph5 sicians both in Er-p- ard America. Unlike the cider inorganic Iron 2r-durta it Is easily a-similatcd. not fniure Inc uc-r make thcm black. upsH the s-1machs nn t0- contrary, Is a most potcHt remedy in ueariJ al forms cf indigestion well for nervous ma dcBn conditions. The manufacturers hsre -i-s great cunHdcucc in uIxats1 from. mat thry crrT to forfeit sio0.oo to any ehalr1ab'e in-jtutinu f- they cannot take any man oF under s1 rh1 lacks iron. and incrsae >-ir -frrugtb f51 per cent. or over in four woois' um-. provided fhsT have no serious organic trrctc. They aia1 oTsr 10 refund yo;r money lt I3es ls1.t dola.- your strength and ondurauce in ien alTs' rme. i- is dispensed in this city by Ch4z. OsEaod Co. Lss & ossad. and all god GrasF'sts.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-31
BRIEF STATE NEWS

New Haven.-At least 800 acres of real estate in Cedar Hill and the lower part of North Haven have been sold to the New Haven road for the new classification yards to be placed in that section.
 Waterbury.-An indication of the fact that the realty business was never more brisk in Waterbury than it is at present can be gained from the fact that 231 deeds were filed for record in the town clerks office during four days of last week.
 Litchfield.-Mr and Mrs. William Gibbs of Litchfield have secured judgment in the superior court against John Kennedy of Torrngton for in juries received in an automobile acci- dent The amount of judgment award ed was $700.
 MiddIetown.-The generous offer of c s. Smith, a senior at Wesleyan from Stamford, is making possible the full equipment of the men in the military battalion with uniforms despite the latest order from the war department that no more uniforms shall be issued to cnlaga units-