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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25

is controlled by one Of the boldest ano arc
most far-sishted Of railroad men, wGo
believes that the roads should max
snv sacrifice necessary in this time o.
war and that this is the only way o
avert government ownership. -.
Besides the Baltimore q Ohlo' tne
onlv other details known about poolns
trsckase are that the Western MARY
land will allow its line to be used as .n
eastbound track in connection Win Inc
baltimore & Ohio from Connellsvliie,
penn, to Jerome, Md, i2o miles ,s mus
Masking three tracks between thos ss
points. The Erie Railroad is 10 ye
used to it's full capacity in tran spo
ing Lake ore and coal between oie.ei
igsd and Youngstown. and power anu
equipment will be provided from o'her
Ines for its use as required. ...
The committee Of operating onlcers
which will be in charge OF the opera,
tom of the railway pool VIII meet VI
Washington on Monday to formuisre
further rules and TO make sueh Iul
Their recommendations as 1t may eo"'
elder necessary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
Russian Peace Offer Not
Yet Made, Says Seydler

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 24.-Answering
an Interpolation in the Austrian
House of Deputies, Premier Won
Seydler, according to a Vienna dis
patch, declared that. on information
from the Foreign Minister up to this
time. no Russian peace offer had been
made on the Eastern front. He added
that the offer would be examined in
benevolent spirit and that accommo-
dating terms would be accepted.
Unusual conditions in Russia. he
said, did not allow clear judgment as
TO whether the peace party there
would be able TO accomplish its object.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25

shortest route from producer 10 ,..'s
sumner.
Extend the pooling Of coal proa,.
ton and shipment. ss'
Transfer as far as possibl. ~,
movement Of foodstuffs and ,,s
export commodities to Southss.
ports to relieve congestion in Nos.s
Atlantic ports.
Survey all government r.ou;,.
ments involving the movement
raw materials and manuf,etn,
products. so that accumulation, ~
roads and in terminals may be sliss
mated while products are awsi1..
shipment or export.
Require, wherever possible. a.
building Of war industrial plant. =
territory other than the Eastern "a.
board.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
Germans Demand SlaUs
Fall Back 81 Miles From
Line Before Peace Farley

LONDON. Nov. PA Petrograd
dispatch from the Semi-O Official News
Agency says that the Mayor of Petro-
grad has announced that the Germans
have declined TO receive the parlia-
mentary representatives sent by order
of the Maximalist commissaries. de
claring that peace negotiations could
only be conducted with the constitu-
tional government of Russia.
One of the preliminary conditions
for entering upon pourparlers imposed
by the Germans is the withdrawal of
Russian troops for a distance of 100
kilometres (sixty-two miles,, while the
Germans retain their present posi-
tons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
u. S. War Insurance
Tops Billion Marx

WASHINGTON. Nov. 24.-The ,o,,i
amount of war insurance written l.,
the Bureau Of Soldiers and Sailors i,
surance in the Treasury Deparmc
crossed the $1,000, 100000 mark to.d,,,
with hundreds of policies en- RON
from France not yet received. Ma,
than 10000 policies have been recor,
ed. the average protection" asked b.
ing around $500.
Ii is announced that students in "a,
officers training camps are eligible ~
this insurance and may file their ap,I''
cations until the close of the seven
camps-November 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25

Russia and formed a parliament OF
forty Deputies, members Of the Social
ist parties, including one Bolshevik,
according TO reports brought by NJ.
former minister in the
Kerensky Cabinet, on his return to
The body OF troops recently reported
at Luga, southwest of Petrograd.
proved to be a detachment on its way
TO the front. which had no intention OF
proceeding 20 Petrograd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
Kerensky Safe, Says
His Secretary, on the
Way to England

CHRISTIANIA. Nov. 24.-Dr. David
Soskicc. confidential secretary to A. +.
Kerensky, the deposed Russian Pre-
mier. passed through Christisnia to-
day on his way to England. He carries
message from Kerensky, who, he de-
clared, is safe and preparing plans for
fnfnrc activities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25

can hear the premonitory rumble OF
the agitation that will come this WIN,
ter, when cool head and courage VIII
be required not to do things that VIII
make the situation worse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
Government Rules
For Keeping Aliens
From Waterfronts
tStaG Correspondeneel

WASHINGTON. Nov. 24-The De-
partnent Of Justice authorized the
publication Of the following:
General instructions relative 10 con
troll Of alien enemies in waterfront
zones.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25

Under Section 1907 Of the Revised
Statute 40 alien enemy - defined a.
follow.
~ natives. citizens. dcnizens or sub.
jccts 81 the hostile government being
n1slss Of the age 81 fourteen gears and
upward and nJt actually natUla ilsd 10
Tie United States. A. present the only
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
Department OF Justice

whenever the guard or other mem
Der Of the army has any doubts or
questions concerning the proper loca-
ton Of the barred zone. area. the def
milton Of alien enemy. the scope OF the
Presidential regulation or Of his
powers A. member Of the patrol. his
Immediate commanding officer should
ss quickly as possible consult the
United States Attorney Of the district"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
6-Arrests

ar an alien enemy is discovered
within the barred zone the guard
should Immediately take him into Gus
tody and detain him and thereupon
should Immediately notify the United
States marshal Of the district. When
the United States marshal or deputy
marshal appears to claim him. the SOL
der or other person OBTAINING him
should surrender the custody to the
marshal or deputy marshal.
decentralization With Officials OF the
n.n.xtm.nt If Iustie.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25

PETROGRAD. Nov. 23.-Thc eau
ossus has declared It's separation from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25

front. 10 truck driver viii be per-
mitted. for instance. TO drive through
TO pier on which he desires to unload
goods until he has either been identi-
lied or the guards satisfied as to his
business.
The owners and managers of the
piers and terminals have been notified
for several days that this was coming.
They have been instructed TO get up
lists Of their employees, including such
data as their nationality, their length
of service in their present places and
their previous emplOyments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-03
Card Party Refreshments.

Dfeteticaliy speaking, card party re-
freshments are an abomination. They
always come too near luncheon or too
near dinner to be entirely acceptable
There would be real wisdom II women
who play bridge and auction IN the
afternoon were to Limit themselves to
the usual s o'clock tea or chocolate,
with at most a thin slice of toast or
a dainty sandwich. But much a. many
more sensible women would like to es-
tabffsh this custom. the feeling seems
the ssss little a01 fe srGg sa. ups 3: With
not q party without eats"-hsnce the
rather elaborate card party refresh
rnsnts that prevail. And 80 we partake
Of salads and patties. ices and sher-
The only thing to do " to hope that
q dinner engagement will not fall on
the same date. II you dine zen fanaille"
after the card party. Of course the only
everything save possibly a little soup
or salad.
A few years ago It was rather Gus
tomary to set an elaborate diningroom
table for the card party refreshments.
decorations. the lights. the flowers and
the bonbons as for q reception. But
now we usually serve the refreshments
at the tables when the games are about
half played. resumins the cards after
the Refreshments have been served
This necessitates . set Of table covers
for the card tables. Even when you
do use linen covers for the tables to
play on you will need squares in adj
dition to spread on the tables for the
refreshments. These squares should
have dainty little tea napkins to match
Throughout the game II Is usual to
have punch or some other beverage
served from a punch bowl in one Of
the rooms. One can depend on a maid
to keep the glasses filled from time to
time. or a younger daughter of the
household may be prevailed upon to
take charge of this rather tiresome.
but graceful task. Coasters should be
used with the glasses and great care
should of course be used in keeping the
moisture Of the glasses from touching
the card tables.
And pray do not serve bonbons with
the game. That is one Of the dietetic
late years. For there are some women
who involuntary nibbie these dainty
sweets as they play. thus taking the
edge from their appetite for the re-
freshments to follow.
When the time comes for serving the
refreshments the task should be accom-
plished with the utmost speed. The
tablecloths and napkins should be
brought on and laid. Immediately fol-
lowed by the salad or meat patty with
the appropriate forks, sandwiches or
finger rolls Always a whole table
should be served at once-that il. four
plates should be brought on at q time.
to have the sweets-ice, sheybet or par
fait-brought on and served - the nrst
plates are removed, thus eliminating
all waits between courses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-03

OF course wishes alone cannot make
happiness, but they can and do 20 .
long way toward starting happiness.
Certainly It cannot make you unhappy
to know that others wish you to be
happy. OF course not. So 1t Is q very
nice thing at the beginning Of new
year to go about telling all you meet
that YOU wish happiness for them all
through the year. Somehow 1t seems
to start the year in the right way.
Peter Rabbit thinks 80. He makes 1t
q point to wish all his neighbors happi-
ness on New Year day. even those who
try to catch him. He says II doesn't
cost him anything to scatter good
wishes. and you never can tell what
may come Of them. Wishes. you know.
are very much like birds; often they
come home to roost. Peter began this
new year by staying at home in the
dear Old Brier Patch and by wishing
little Mrs. Peter the happiest year of
her life. The very fact that Peter was
staying at home made her happy, so
you see II was a very good beginning.
Then Peter sat at the very edge of the
dear Old Brier Patch. 50 that he would
be sure to see every one who came that
way. and just As soon as any one got
near enough he wished him q happy
New Year.
It seemed az II almost every one he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-03
TATTING REVIVED.

Forty yeafs ggo when Etee8fug Wns re-
vived the last time 1t was hailed By
cause Of its extreme elegance. 1t was
q mere nothing In the way OF 7handi-
work. The fairest and daintisst and
least muscular Of hands could wfefd
the thread and shuttle. Well, those
helpless. strengthens bands have gone
out of style. moro or less, wfth the
years. Hands that turn the golf Club
and manage the reins are stronger and
larger than the hands Of forty years
ago, But in spite Of that tatting has
been revived.
The stores are showing all sorts OF
accessories to tatting. There ara ntste
silver shuttles, and there are white
ivory shuttles, painted Win iorSetess
nots. Although the time-honored
method is to use q pin to pull the
thread through the loop when you Join
one ring with another these new smut
ties are equipped with small hook 81
one end which is used instead OF pin.
THE hook in no way interferes with
the process of tatting.
Then there Is a new book on the SUB.
ject Of tatting that shows at least tnat
the publisher who got It Out Ieanz 20 3
that tatting Is one OF the hanoicraItS
Of the hour.
1t lis said that the vogue for tatting
was introduced into England from
France and from England 1t came to
this country. However. at the present
time the vogue has started in this coun-
try without any oversee influence. Fair
hands are still too busy knitting socks
and making bandages in England and
France to have time Tor TINS Unread
work.
In England. when it was revived be-
fore. it was hailed with especial en-
thusiasm as a so-called drawing-room
work, because it needed no tools and
because it could be picked up and laid
down without the slightest injury to
the work. The reason why 1t went out
Of favor for q time was more because
Of change of taste rather than be-
cause the work became wearisome.
Tatting as trimming Of undern1uslins
rather went out of fashion. and with
the increase in favor of lace. tatting
edge ceased to be fashionable: But our
taste has changed again, and now as
much as forty years ago this simple
edge is looked upon with great favor q,
sorts Of underclothes and household
linens
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-03
FASHIONS

Ths adorable little party frock for a
sman girl sketched here. Is made Of a
crisp though soft tansta, and each petal
h neatly bound about its edges with a
bias piece Of the silk stitched On. Pale
plnk or blue or any Of the pastel shades
might BE- chosen. the belt to be Of black
vsiyst or Of silver ribbon.
1he dress fastens In the center back
Back and front widths are plain and
panel Hike, with sufficient fullness, how
ever. to relieve any suggestion Of sever
fly, tor seft lines are always sought in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-03

even squeal.- retortsd Pstss. .Hers
comes sammy jay. wonder what be
has resolved"
Happy New Year, Ovsry0odyi" cried
Sammy, as he hurried up. Il made the
dandiest resolution. Want 70 know
what Il is?' Then. without waiting for
q reply he added:
81 am resolved this S1aa New Year
10 keep my tongue from mischief clear
To mend my ways until I am
Known far and wide u Honest SAM"
'Goodyw cried Peter. clapping his
hands. Il think this is going to be the
finest year ever. I haven't made any
resolutions. but I'm going to just a.
soon as I can think Of some"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-03

by the way, have you made any
resolutionsr asked Peter.
Old Man Coyote grinned again. !
had, Peter. I had" said he. "At least
had made one. but I guess now I'll
have to change 1t"
what was it and why will you have
to change it?" asked Peter, his eyes
shining with curiosity.
II had resolved" replied Old Man
Coyote, with a twinkle in his eyes, "to
dine on a certain fellow named Peter
Rabbit before this year is out. but
But what?" cried Peter.
Il wish you happy New Year, re-
piled Old Man Coyote, with very low
bow. Then he trotted away, laughing
good-naturedly. and Peter laughed, too
Hardly was he out Of sight when along
came Blacky the Crow.
Happy New Year," cried Peter.
Cav, cav, cav! Same to you," re-
"Have You made any resolutionsg %
shouted Peter.
81 am resolved the world to show
That though I'm black I'm white as snow"
replied Blecky, keeping on toward the
Green Forest.
Peter looked puzzled for a minute
then his face cleared. HE must mean
that though he is black in coat and
name he means to do no black deeds
this year." thought Peter. That's per-
fectly splendid. Here comes Reddy
Fox. Happy New Year, Reddy! What
new resolution have you nader"
Reddy paused and showed all his
teeth in a broad grin.
1T am resolved" replied the sinner,
''Te get each day an honest dinner
And II some day 1t should be Rabbit
Twill merely be from force of habit
IF you catch me honestly I won't
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-03

COAT SUIT FOR PALM BEACH. OF
BIsCUIT-coLoRED SERGE. TRIMMED
WITH ROWS OF MACHINE STITCH.
ING IN A DEEPER TONE. TURN
OVER COLLAR FASTENED WITH A
'iPENDENNIS' TIE OF BLACK SATIN.
~ opposing background. Dark green
Is used against black; purple ~ used
against blue, and light blue is used
against tan, but this 10 not Q COM
rnendable fashion.
The black stitching is, after all, tbs
best IT Is probably at Its best agains,
those fashionable shadss OF beige
sweetgum and string that have been
20 widely used since Hast winter Nat,
ufaliy, since this kind Of stitchery hal
come into high fashion. the machins
people have learned to do all kinds OF
clever things with the thread and
pAedle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-03
Nlet Lace Trimming,

New blouses show dlet lace used ex-
tensively as trimming. This fashion
began In November. but was not widely
taken up until the present month. The
usual form the filet lace takes IL a wide
turnover collar, extending into q broad
panel that runs to the waist in front,
and deep cuffs that ut the wrists and
are fastened with small lace buttons.
Although the lace is sometimes put on
handkerchief linen biouses, the most
fashionable combination Is with crepe
de chine and georEette crepe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-03

knew happened along that day. too. Old
Man Coyote was one OF the f1rst Happy
New Year!" called Peter.
Old Man Coyote stopped ana grinneo
sDo you really mean itf" he asked.
soR COURSE mean It" replied Peter.
indiEnAntly. TWhat good are wishes
Nf1ich are not meant7" I hope this new
year win be q very happy one for you.
every 6xy OF Il"
'.Thank you. Peter. wish you the
anmA ,raoifed OldRdau Coyote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-03

the development Of dress-up frocks for
tiny tots The normal waist line ap-
proved for both adults and juniors Just
now V featured in this frock. The dress.
although elaborate at a mere glance. is in
realty very simple. although some time
would be required to finish each Of the
numerous petals.
This dress II designed for a child Of
from four to eight years of age. To
make II for an average six-year-old three
and half yards Of taffeta thirty six
inches wide will be required. A simple
plain slip Of the taffeta is first made and
the double row Of petals added to each
side Of the skirt, with single row ex-
tending from the armhole to waist line.
The shoulder finish may consist of a
wide rufiie. finished In points to simulate
petals, as shown In the sketch. or sep
arate petals finished all around with a
stitched band OF silk may be set close
together to form the hounce. The point
ed ru1ie, however. Is Just as effective and
would be definitely easier to make.
Educating a small girl to apparel for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-03

and many mothers Of very young daugh-
tiers zee to It that one or two little marty
dresses are included in each seasons
wardrobe. A freshly lanndsped or pressed
faction for a real gala occasion that a
frock designed for the oceasion itself az
fofds, and the value and importance OF
correct dressing are coming to be more
and more recognixed-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-03
Sxeaturt for The seuth.

sweaters that 20 over the hsAd and
are cut in two straight pieces caught
ae the waist. without collar or sleeves.
are exploited for the season In the
south. These sweaters are Of gandy.
rough-suFxaeed woolens. They are
primitive IN outline and material. II %
suggested that the American Navajo
blankets be used for these sweaters.
and II It IL done it win create . color
full sensation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-03
Use Of Black Stitching.

Late in the season, there appeared
several ultra-fashionable gowns Of
white and biscuit coiored broadcloth
trimmed with straight and ornate black
stitching. One such freck worn in the
afternoon in a box at the Metropolitan
was cut princess ana fastened down
the back. and over the slightly fitting
waist line were laid long fnsets Of
black stitchery inclosins medallions Of
black velvet.
At q recent smart wedding, an oyster
white broadcloth gown was worn which
owed its ornateness to black stitchery.
Both gowns were worn by smart
women, but ono had Q first impression
that they had been taken from the
attic.
Now. here comes q new biscuit-col-
ored serge for the south which Is pro-
fusely trimmed with black stitchery
Tho skirt - nerrow and short, and the
rows Of stitching 60 across its surface
In different places. The loose coat has
Q turnover collar stitched at the edge,
also wide cuffs done in the same man
mar. and almost Its entire peplpn, in.
Guiding the loose. kangaroo pockets,
she. aaeepRfsd rows Of this hns
There Is sim disposition shown to
use colored stitching against q strong
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-03
Shocked Evening Wraps.

Evening wraps. which are really
warm and entirely envelop the figure
this winter are made Of velvet and
satin, In veritable turquoise blue.
Slavic green, peacock blue and Vatican
purple. One Of tho best models is
shocked with seh-colored silk thread.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-03
Concerning New Skirts.

New skirts for spring are pisatsd In
groups and hang in . straight line
from hips to hem.
Sport skirts Of silk Jersey are seal
loped at tbs hem or finished with .
cable cord In color.
Circular skirts with umbrella 1ere
have vanished from tho scenes Of fash
ion. The cry - for q straight hnA No
matter how II 10 obtained.
Pockets are not considered q neces-
sary ornament for skirts today. They
are semetimss substitutes by - oas-
line Of stitchery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-03

A geranium-red hat small and very
smart, looks we'll with q blue serge
frock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-03
Elsie Fsrguson's Gown.

II was Elsie Ferguson who q year
and q half ago first exploited the green
broadcloth street gown made by Cabot
which was elaborately ornamented with
many straight rows Of scarlet machine
stitching. Beneath the dark green skirt
were square. red satin trousers. or
what we now call divided skirt. the
hens edged with fur.
Miss Ferguson had to discard this
gown because Of the wholesale copies
Of 1t and tho cheap limitations that
fioodsd the ready-to wear shops. But
machine stitching did not end with this
gown, nor did It die on Callot's hands.
Not only did this famous house con-
Time the idsa, but several Of the best
houses in Paris and New York have
continued to use 1t.
II 10 easier and less expensive than
braiding. Whenever the stitching be-
comes stitchery, that is. when the
straight rows are turned into complex
designs. then we Immediately find the
price raised and the fashion falls into
ugliness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-03
Dainty, Fluffy Underrnusins
Undermuslins, 69c

Gowns. Envelope Chemises,
Petticoats. Combinations and
Drawers, made Of fine mate
rails and trimmed with laces
and embroideries..
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-10

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