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The Connecticut labor news., 1921-03-04
TILSON WOULD HEAD OFF IMPORTS
 KEEP PRICES UP
Congressman Wants High Tariff Law Made Effective Before
 Rates Are Fixed.

Washington, March 4.-Combination of tariff and interna1 revenue revision into one big taxation bill is being con- sidered by the republican majority of the ways and means committee and leg silative leaders ,on the suggestion of Representative John Q. Tilson of Con- necticut. In order to prevent dumping" in anticipation of the increase of duties, Representative Tilson has suggested that a tentative tariff be drafted on in formation already gathered by the com mittee and put into effect by a resolu- ton providing that a debate will be given in case the rates in the bill as finally decided upon by Congress are reduced.
 Representative Tilson believes that revision of the income tax law and the tariff schedules are equally important, and that neither should be postponed in favor of the other. He also favors the combination of this work into a single bill as a step in the direction of sys- tematizing the work of raising revenue along the same line as the efforts now being made to handle appropriations under budget system. He believes that it will tend to be a permanent instead of constantly shifting taxation policy, which, he says, has a demoralizing ef- feet on business. Representative Til son has talked over this plan with Chairman Fordney and other maj ority members of the ways and means com
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-03-04
FASHIONS IN BRIEF

Striped wool mohair is favored for spring sports wear.
 Novel black satin pumps have pleated tongues of satin.
 There seems to be no tendency to- ward a really long skirt for spring.
 Hats of tulle in a beautiful rich brown shade are the latest innovation in evening hats.
 Caped jackets for spring suits are a prediction advanced and sub. stantiated by numerous interesting models along these lines.
 Corsets of heavy lustrous taffeta, of satin and of brocade are in such rich shades as rose, orchid, lavender, green and lemon yellow.
 French handmade dresses in hand kerchief linen and cotton fabrics are being imported extensively and find ready sale among the appreciative.
 Hats, both large and small, devel- oped in crep de chine and embroid- cred in self-colored floss, wool or chenille, are spoken of as early spring models.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-03-04
COAT-FROCK MODE
Garment Can Be Relied Upon to
 Do Long Service.
Wrap May Be Worn Over 1t on Cold Days; Stole Later, Then Just
 by Itself.

In the very earliest days of the new year when crocuses begin to poke their yellow noses through the brown earth, and the air blows fresh and clean with promise of good things to come, we feel a keen desire to throw aside our heavy wraps of winter and to walk abroad, in the pale sunlight, un- encountered by their weight. We shall still need to be warmly clothed, and for this season we shall probably find ourselves considering some of the beautifully warm and light woolen materials, with which the shops are crowded, with view to purchasing new coat-frOck.
 For a coat-frock, at this season of the year, observes a writer in the Christian Science Monitor, may we'll be regarded as an absolutely safe in- vestment, one that can be relied upon to do us good service for many months to come. On the coldest days we can always wear a wrap over it and theI when things warm up a little it cal be worn very comfortably with a stole and later on in the year, of course, just by itself.
 The latest expression of the coat frock is that which is carried out in two wOOlen materials, the one plain such as duvetyn or velours de laine, and the other a wool brocade. Some of these latter have the pattern all
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-03-04
MAY RIVAL CHEMISE DRESS
Recently Created Garment of Paris Origin, Bids Fair to Find Favor
 With MiIady.

Paul POiret never made a better thing than the chemise dresses with which he startled Paris many years ago. Since that time, writes a Par is fashion correspondent, he has ere ated many different models, but none has had the enduring vogue of the peasant chemiSe. This is no reflec- tion on his resourcefulness and cre- ative ability, but demonstrates that there are only a few ideas in the world which would have sufficient vi- tality to survive
 Recently there has appeared on the horizon of fashion another genre of dress, created and launched by Madeleine Vionnet, which bids fair to have the same vitality and endurance as the chemise dress. As Poiret gathered his ideas from the crudest form of peasant garb, Vionnet has drawn inspiration from the dress of the highly civilized Greek at the peri cd of his most artistic development
 Just as M. Poiret, in adopting the crude single garment of the unlettered man of toll, embellished it. Vionnet has stripped the Grecian designs of all complications and presented them with stern simplicity that holds only the faintest suggestion of their origin. While Poiret embellished, Vionnet sim plified. He took simplicity and con- plicated it. She took complication and simplified 1t. He took the worka- day blouse and made 1t acceptable to the modern woman of fashion. She took the complicated draperies of the effete Grecian civilization and wrought them into practical, sensible twenti- eth century dresses.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-03-04

mittee. He has received assurances that 1t will be given serious considera- ton by that committee.
 Great fear Is expressed that large quantities of foreign goods will be dumped into this country in anticipa- ton of the increase in custom duties in the new tariff bill It has been pro- posed that the Payne bill be re-enacted as an emergency measure until the new bill can be drafted and acted upon by Congress. There are some objections to this plan, arising from changed con- ditions, growing out of the war and lapse of time.
 In order to prevent dumping in an ticipation of the increase in duties, Rep resentative Tilson suggests that the tariff title of the new bill as drafted be immediately put into effect by reso- lutions providing that in case the rates i'll the bill are diminished in the course of its progress through Congress a re- bate be given of the difference between the rate collected in the temporary law and that of the final law. Meanwhile the entire tax bill, including the tariff title, could be thoroughly considered by both branches of Congress. An ad- ditiona1 advantage of this plan would be that if mistakes were discovered, which might be made in spite of every effort to obtain the best possible infor- nation, the proper duty could be arrived at by observation of the actual working of the temporary rate.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-03-04
IN SPRING BLOUSE
Gay CoIorings Promise to Fea-
 ture Coming Season.
Tomato Red Is Given as One of the Bright Particular Spots in
 the Offering.

Blouses in suit colorfngs, having been given the center of the stage for the winter season, are even now being replaced by more brilliant ones for spring, according to a fashion author ity. Tomato red is given as one Of the bright particular spots in the offering. Red having been neglected for years, has quite suddenly become a most i'm portant note. It is early to talk Of organdies and cotton fabrics, but in passing it is temptation to say that tomato and flame are cOlOrs often re- peated in these materials.
 A blouse of two or more fabrics offers fascinating possibilities for the combination of color, and black and white is always stunning. In one blouse black expresses itself in satin, softened with sleeves and gilet or yoke of white georgette banded with black. Such a blouse makes of sep crate satin skirt a mOdish costume and in this instance white faced sat. in hat completes the picture.
 Since crepe dresses are quite the newest note it is natural that blouse makers should turn their attention tC this fabric as well. It is not to be sup posed that lingerie blouses and lin
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-03-04
SILKS FOR SPRING SEASON
Fabric Is Not Confined to Small Hats, Being Used on Many of the
 Larger Shapes.

With the beginning of the spring season silk is always in the fore ground of millinery. Crepe de chine now is considered very chic for hats, both large and small, and the lead ing Paris milliners are showing many interesting models in this silk. The use of crepe de chine for millinery purposes was advocated by Caroline Reboux, and is being continued in her line Other milliners are showing va riouS interpretations of draped crepe de chine hats finished with some sort of a scarf end. This silk is not con- fined to small hats, as one might ex- pect, but is seen even in large shapes.
 Taffeta enjoys it's usual spring time prestige. It is used in the shot effects, as we'll as in solid cOlors.
 great deal of energy is being ex- pended by the designers on models of faille silk. Just how popular these will prove is difficult to predict. This silk has rarely proved successful in youthful models. And fortunately we have arrived at a period in the his tory of dress when there is little demand for mature-looking clothes by women of any age.
 Some of the imported hats are of a shiny satin known as shoe satin. These are of small or medium shape and flower trimmed. Importers Of millinery predict that this will be 8 flower season.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-03-04
THINGS NOW WORN IN PARIS
Artificial Flowers as Part of Head dress; Yellow and Orange
 for Evening Wear.

The French style trend in hairdress- rate headdresses is fast being ac- cepted here, especially by young wom- en and debutantes, who affect rather elaborate headdresses of artificial flowers, in many cases matching the flowers that trim their frOcks in the way of girdles and skirt garlands.
 Little girls midseason dance frocks are of crepe de chine in two-tone con- binations and cOlorful Organdies trimmed with net ruff1es.
 Gray, it is said, is a color choice for spring, made up without color con- bination and in combination with henna and navy.
 Crepe weave in silk will be exten- sively used for dresses of all descrip- tions this coming spring.
 Yellow and rich orange are two col ors for evening wear that seem to hold the preference over many other cOlOrS, equally lovely but less brilliant.
 Blouses of crepe de chine and geor- gette in combination are a spring nov city, and these fabrics used individ- ually are also much in evidence.
 Egyptian and Russian motifs and colorings are extensively used in en- broidery treatment on blouses of silk crepe.
 Long sleeves for spring blouses of the tailored and semitailored type are an assured style trend.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-03-04
Little Brides House Dresses"

Little brides house dresses" are the cutest things imaginable, and so much more attractive for wear around the house than shapeless bungalow aprons. The little house dress IS made of plaid gingham and one may have serviceable plaid of dark color or the daintiest pink and white if HE prefers it. The style is alto gether charming; gathered skirt has two big, fancy pockets, and the panel bodice goes around to form gay sash ends at the back. Collar and cuffs are of white linen. Two snap buttons fasten the frock and the sash bow can be tied while you are run ming down to breakfast.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-03-04
Aoain the OverbIouse,

Blouses continue to be made to wear over the skirt, although many of them are greatly attenuated. Tiebacks, sur plice effects of various kinds and peas ant types continue in favor, the tuck in blouse invariably being of more tailored type, or the lingerie type with its ever-popular cascaded frtll at the front or side. Eyelet embroidery bav- ing registered for winter refuses to be busted for spring, and among the lingerie types, which include many fine voiles, there are eyelet embroidery motifs to no end. A voile blouse may have a turn-down collar, a rounded bosom and cuffs of eyelet work, or for that matter the entire blouse may be fashioned of it, no matter what its c0l0F.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-03-04
PROSECUTOR WEAKENS.

San Francisco, March 4.-James F. Brennan, who prosecuted Billings on the charge of being implicated III the bomb outrage of 1o16, makes the pub lie statement that I've always said there were certain improbabilities about the testimony of the witnesses III the bomb cases, and I said I would rather have the jury pass upon the evidence than myself"
 Brennan was assistant district attor- ney at the time. He now says that the affidavit of John Mcdonald (confessed perjurer) puts the bomb cases in an entirely different light.
 If the witnesses in these cases have proven themselves unreliable enough that they are now willing to make afi- davits that their testimony was false, 1t is unsafe to try to uphold any convic- ton based on that sort of evidence. That is natural conclusion.
 q was of the opinion that the evil dence in the Billings case did not justify the death penalty. It didn't warrant taking a mans life And I wouldn't attempt to justify hanging verdict.
 Policeman Draper Hand, who re- gently charged the bomb cases to be frameup, had full supervision of the witnesses. He made written reports of their testimony. These were filed with the police department. They ought to be available now that an investigation IS under way. If any witnesses were framed in the bomb trials they were framed long before they came to the district attorneys office. I hope that any inquiry that Is begun at this time will embrace all the phases of the case, so that if Mooney and Billings are shown to have been sent to jail by per jury they will be released"
 It IS not others you must educate to
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-03-04

gerie frocks will be neglected, but there is every justification for the prophecy that fabrics of the crepe or der will be made into utility dresses, and waists range in color from navy. black and brown to the lighteSt paste, shades and white. Georgette, always important from the blouse viewpoint, is combined with crepe for many of these models. In fact, present indi- cations point to season of interest
 ing and out-Of-the-usual combinations of materials, often of the same color.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-03-04
IDLENESS INCREASING
 IN GREAT BRITAIN
Skilled Workers Out of Employ ment in Large Number at
 End of 1920.

Official statistics of the British Min istry of Labor show that the percentage of unemployment amongst skilled work CTS in unions making returns to the ministry was 6.1 per cent. at the end of December, 1920. This percentage was higher than the ratio for December in the four years preceding the war, but was lower than the December percent age of unemployment shown in corres- bonding returns in 1909 and 1908.
 The comparative figures, which have just been received by the Bankers Trust Company, of New York, from its Eng fish information service, are as follows ::
 BRITISH UNEMPLOYMENT
 (Skil1ed Trades)
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-03-04
Coat-Frock of Two Materials.

worked out in one color, and the more attractive are those which combine two or three harmonizing, colors, and when used in combination with a plain material of the most salient shade in the pattern some very orig inal and pleasing effects can be ob- tained.
 Coat-frocks are also very success full when made of wool jersey or stock ingette, some charming effects being obtained by an embroidered stock ingette being used with plain one. The embroidery may be done with silk or fine wool, and small steel, gold, or colored beads may be introduced to enhance the pattern.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-03-04
D Fashion Note.

Hats are Spanish, Breton or Ameri- can navy, The Paul Jones is domi- nant The materials of which they are made are velvet duvetyn and silk beaver, in the order in which they are made The duvetyn hat has all the earmarks of it's success, especially when it is rust, rock and brick color. The short veil of lace is attached to the tricorne and the marquise and also worn with broad Spanish hat with a pair of earrings of jet
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-03-04
WANT STRIKES STOPPED.

Austin, Texas, March 1.-The "can't- strike" fever has reached the Texas cap itol, and organized workers are oppos- ing legislation that would establish the Kansas idea. Under the act, an employe may quit his employment, but if he takes another employe to join him this will be conspiracy: All forms of boy the usual lines favored by anti-union lawmakers who talk of democracy"
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-03-04

Unemployment m the above trades was at its low level in April, 1920, when the ratio was o.10 of one per cent. The highest percentage in 1919 was 3.2 per cent, i'll December. The average rate of unemployment for 1920 was 24 per cent and the average for 10 years from 1904 to 1913 was AZ per cent. The percent age for 1920, is applied to a total of over 1,500,0O0 workers i'll the trades making returns.
 Play fair-spend union-earned money for union-labeled products.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-03-04
To Wear Under Sports Skirt.

To wear under the sports skirt, a neat silk jersey petticoat finished with a long silk fringe will be just the right thing.
The Connecticut labor news., 1921-03-04

It Is not others you must educate to demand the union label, card and but ton; 1t Is yourself.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-11-12
BELLS ARE TOLLED
FREDERICKSBURG
Citizens Join in Impressive
Armistice Day Cere-
monies.

FREDERICKs BURG, Va, Nov. IL.
Day was observed here
in an impressive way. All the
church and other bells were tolled
from 11:45 a. m. till noon, when the
people generally united in silent
prayer for two minutes In their
homes or places of business.
Tonight a great throng gathered
at the courthouse, where, in con-
tinuation of the celebration. the fol-
lowing program was rendered: Mu-
sic by coverings Band, invocation
by the Rev. E. L. Swift. vocal music
by the Normal School Chorus: ad-
dress, THE Unknown Dead" by
Judge John T. Goolrick: address by
Representative A. NJ. Free, Of Cali
fornia, who was introduced by
Mayor ]. Garnett King: benediction
by the Rev. E. L. Swift.
Many organizations attended In a
body, including the American Legion
post, Spanish War Veterans. Con-
federate Veterans, and the Sons Of
Confederate Veterans: Girl and Boy
Scouts in uniform. Red Cross In uni.
form, Woodmen of the World, Red
Men, Knights of Pythias, p. o. s..
of A., and Odd Fellows.
Exercises were also held during
the day by the public schools and
the Fredericksburg State Normal
School.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-11-12

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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-11-12
CHICAGOANS FACE
EAST FOR PRAYERS
Wheels Are Stopped While
City Pays Its Tribute to
Memory of Heroes.

CHICAGO, Nov. 11.-All Chicago
faced the East at IL o'clock today,
and silence reigned in the city for
one minute while prayerful tribute
was paid to the memory OF those
who gave Their full measure OF
devotion" in the great world war.
AS the zero hour of peace drew
near, street cars, steam trains. au-
tomobiles and other conveyances
came to a stop. In the heart of the
shopping district, congested with
hurrying thousands, a great clock
at the corner of Madison and State
streets rang out its silvery chimes
and the vast crowds halted and
faced eastward.
In the factory districts whirring
machines ceased operations. In the
hotels and restaurants diners arose
and faced the East. In the churches,
clubs, civic and patriotic organiza-
tons special services were held. In
addition there were public memorial
services, community parades, plant
ing of trees in memory Of fallen
soldiers, and in the evening dances
and memorial services -s-
1t was a feast day for the wound
ed veterans in the government hos
pitfalls. where women's organizations
and the American Legion showereo
them with special dinners, flowers.
candies and other dainties. and
large quantities OF cigars and Tags.
Troupes OF funmakers from various
theaters made the rounds of the
government hospitals and added to
the general cheer of the day.
Immediately after the period of
silence meetings were called In va
rious parts of the city, at which
orators paid glowing tribute to the
heroes who lay in France and Bel
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-11-12
Chevy Chase Democratic
Women Elect Officers

CHEVY CHASE, Md. Nov. 11.-At
recent meeting of the Women
Democratic Club of Chevy Chase ofti-
GERS were elected as follows:
President. Mrs. Jesse W. Nicholson
first vice president, Mrs. David Law
renee: second vice president. Mrs.
Estelle Weaver; third vice president.
Mrs. r. L. Pugh; fourth vice prest-
dent. Miss Louise Davidson; secre-
tary. Miss Laura Gilliland; treasurer
Mrs. ]. Edgar Saul; executive commit
tee. Mrs. Edwin A. Merritt. Mrs. Rob-
ert Bender, Mrs. william Payne Mer-
rerell. M. Byrd Belt, Mrs. Carl
Schaifer, Mrs. Andrew J. white, Mrs.
Il. r. Fling. Mrs. Walter Perry, Mrs.
Emory II. Bogley. Mrs. John A. Gar
rett, Mrs. II. Latane Lewis. Mrs.
Henry J. Hunt. Miss Isabel Parr and
Mrs. Eugene II. McLachlen.