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The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-22
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL,

The Secretary Of State and Miss Bayard gave
a dinner yesterday iu honor Of Chief Justice
and Mrs. Fuller.
The Misses Glare Of Nashville will leave for
New York to-day. They have been the guests
Of Mrs. w. II, Claggett, on sixteenth street.
The Mexican Minister and Madame Romero
were entertained at dinner yesterday by the
Japanese Minister and Madame NIutsu.
The winsomc daughter of Representative
Cannon OF Illinois viii be at Wizards after
January !.
Miss Mamie Price Pugsley will spend the
holidays In Pittsburg.
Congressman Cultivate will pass his holi-
days at his home in Columbus, Ohio On his
return 10 the Capital he will be accompanied
By Mrs. Cultivate.
Miss Bate, daughter Of Senator Bate of
Texas, will return to Washington about the
middle OF January. At present sho is travel.
ing In Mexico.
Mr.. Francis B. Loomis has gone 10 New
York, where he will spend Christmas with
Mr.. aud Mrs, George Alfred Townsend.
Colonel sam G, Reid will spend Christmas
with his daughter Marie In Bangor, Ne.
Mrs Westcott aud Mrs. Z. d. Drake will
not receive on Mondays until after New
Years.
Representative Lawler has gone TO Chicago
10 spend the holiday recess.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-22
Something About Corsets.


Strut who is a trustworthy authority on
costumes, says ("English Dresses"): "Toward
the conclusion of the fourteenth century
women were pleased with long waist, and,
in order to produce that effect, they invented
a strange disguisement called a corse, or cor
set.n The word corset appears at least as
early as the thirteenth century, and in sump-
tuary laws made early in the reign of Edward
~ wrought corsets and corsets worked with
gold are restricted to certain classes of the
female nobility. They appear, however, to
have been worn by both sexes, and were
usually quilted, having slips of whalebone be-
tween the quilting. Their breadth, together
with the mode OF fastening them by lacing,
permitted Of their being drawn very tight,
and thus produced the slim waists referred to
by various writers of that period.
"a French moralist (?) who wrote during
the reign Of Henry v says: BY dctestable
vanity, ladies Of rank now cause their robes to
be made so tight in the waist that they can
scarcely respire in them, and so often suffer
pain by it, In order to make their bodies
SMALL" sin the time of Queen Elizabeth" I"
says Strntt, ''thc bodice was also used by meu,
though this custom, | believe, was never gen.
orally adopted Pictures Of some of the re-
markable men of that time are represented
with slim waists, which are presumably the
result of such tight lacing. From that period
up TO our own day corsets have been worn by
women Of England and Of most other civilized
nations. They combine in one the mammil-
lare, the strophlon, the zoster, the zona, &c,
Of the ladies OF ancient Greece and Rome.
That the wearing OF cOrsets is a gain 10
women is evident enough from the fact that
they are worn under conditions in which the
wearers are regardless Of mere appearance.
| For instance, we may cite the working peas
ant women, unmarried as well as married, of
France, Switzerland, the Tyrol, Austria and
| Hungary, &c, who wear stays during the
performance Of very laborious work, yet who,
| one could not suppose, would do this II their
| stays interfered with their comfort or move.
ments. Another example Of the same fact is
| illustrated by the very poor workingwomen
| Of our own nation, who, when obliged TO sell
their clothes or when these hang about them
| In rags, still, as rule, stick TO the use OF
| stays. Many other examples to the same
effect might be given, showing that mere regard
! for appearance will not, as usually supposed
explain the widespread adoption by the
women OF our own time of corgets or OF
| tghtly-bound sashes, as in the case, for in
stauce, Of the couutrywomen Of Spain,
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-22


The tie problem is one the solution Of
which the railway companies Of the United
States will nave TO face in the near future.
This is especially true Of companies operating
roads in the west. The same problem con.
fronts the railway companies Of northern
Mexico
The forest area Of the west Is not sufficient
TO supply all the railroads existing and pros
pectiyG with wooden ties An official Of the
Southern Pacific railroad says that there Is
more lumber lying beneath the rails IN the
United states than there was standing in an
the houses and buildings in this country
twenty-five years ago.
The RaRUay NCrS asserts that iron and
steel have not sulceut elasticity for ties
and that there is practically no substitute for
wood.
But the correctness OF this view Is question.
able. Metal ties ure IN common use IN Ger
many whore they seem 10 give satisfaction
The elasticity of a steel lie would doubtless de-
pend very much upon It's shape and tho man
ner In which II must be ueddcd
The chief advantage OF steel over wooden
ties would consist iu their greater durability
ms would make them particularly desirable
III The Tar West, II they were IN other respects
satisfactory In this part of the country tim
ber Is not only scarce but II Is also Of softer
and less durable character than the hard wood
OF the East
COLORADO has such an abundance Of iron ore
suitable i0r The manufacture Of steel, that the
making Of steel ties would become a great Ia
duslrY IN this state II the railroad companies
were 10 substitute them for the wooden ties
now IN use,
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-22
A washington Chara cter.
From the v. Y. EreHiHg Post.


Representative John II. Ketcham, from the
Poughkeepsie district is one Of the characters
of Washington. In Congress he figures among
the "silent mGnyr whuse names rarely appear
in the Record as making a remark, but who do
as much work as anybody when the roll is
called for votes. In spite of his quiet habits,
Mr., Ketcham has pair OF eyes that keep
sharp watch of everything around him, with
out expressing IN return any more emotion
than he cares TO have them. He is, moreover,
very deat and current report represents it as
necessary to stand close to his ear and shout II
he Is TO be informed of anything,
This infirmity, while it is often annoying to
persons who have points to make with him
which they do not care TO advertise to the
world, undoubtedly saves him in the long run
a good deal OF trouble, but the popular no.
tion of it is trinc exaggerated. 1t Is related
that one day visitor al the Capitol, who had
called the Old gentleman into the lobby
TO urge upon him the support Of some
claim which did not seem TO Interest him in
the least, and fairly exhausted himself with
bawling, and suddenly lowering the pitch Of
his voice TO the ordinary conversational key,
exclaimed in despair: ''Well, Uncle John,
don't see what pleasure you see IN coming to
Congress Wien you can't hear anything ~
His surprise may be imagined at hearing Mr..
kGtcham retort, with shrewd twinkle In his
eye aud peculiar motion of the lines about
his mouth: II hear cuough--when want to, -
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-22
THE ARCHITECT AND SATAN.
a Strange Superstition That Has Firm
Hold in Northern Europe.
From the CornhW Mdod-iHe

From The CornhW Mdod-iao
All over the north of Europe the great
est aversion is felt to be the first to enter
new building or 90 over a newly.built
bridge. If to do this is not thought
everywhere, and in all cases to entail
death. it is considered supremely un-
lucky. Several German legends are t0n.
nected with this superstition. The
reader, if he has been to Aix-la-Cha-
pelle, has doubtless had the rift in the
great door pointed out to him and had
been told how 1t came there.
The devil and the architect made
compact that the first should supply the
plans and the second gain the kudos;
and the DEVILS pay was to be the first
who crossed the threshold when the
church was built.
When the building was nearly COM
plete the architects conscience smote
him, and he confessed the compact TO
the Bishop. Gwen do him." said the
prelate; that is to say, he said something
to this effect in terms more appropriate
to the century in which he lived and to
his high ecclesiastical office.
When the procession formed to enter
the structure for the conservation the
devil lurked in ambush behind a pillar
and fixed his wicked eyes on fine, FAT
and succulent little chorister as his
destined prey. But, alas for his hopes
This fat little boy had been given his in
structions, aud, as he neared the great
door, loosed the chain of a wolf and sem
it through The Evil One uttered 6
howl of rage, snatched up the wolf ant
rushed away, giving the oak door a kich
that split it rs he passed.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-22

BEG1NNING CHRISTMAS MATINEE TUES
DEC. II. WEEK. DAY & SAT'DAY.
THE LYCEUM THEATRE SUCCESS.
BY Belasco and De Mile, authors Of Lord
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-22
Mr.. wanamaker's Good WORK.

JO6 HOt0Tu an NtC j OFN PTfsS.
It may be doubted If General Harrison told
Mr.. Quay or any other man that he would
not appoint Mr. Wanamaker to the Cabinet,
as IL would never do to put there man whose
principal claim was the raising of $4,000 or
$4,000 for campaign fund" Even If Mr.
Harrison were IN the habit of talking which
he Is not. he would not be liable to speak IN
that way Of u man who not only raised $50, 70
0DO or $4,000 for campaign fund, but gave
out Of his own pocket SljO,O0O and whose
management Of the business end Of the cam
paigu, providing ways and means for legid-
mate expenses was a credit from start to lin
ISL. IN addition 10 this, Mr. Wanamaker is u
representative merchant, representative
American citizen, d representative philgu-
thropist, who cares nothing whatever about
going into Tie Cabinet and would make pro-
UuuuCed and wcli-uulerstool sacrifices II he
were 10 accept what has already been offered
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-22
Living on the cnamoleon's Dish.

WIOW no WTTIN'VT0 WV0VITV N0IIE.
Notorety is worth as much as money in
these times, and II managed shrewdly Is apt To
bring money Dr. tanner, the faster, is about
90 marry the daughter OF Paris millionaire.
llu Doctor has not been heard Of for good
while, but has evidently not been losing his
Nu. His bcodca uu tue subject of meuere
0l.t were suited 10 poor man, as eating Is the
mos. persistent aud E.ogic,t expense Of life
But now '.at hu 20 b, rich, will hC continue
% bold ~ bis principle of taking only u meal
occasionally 0uu glwavs "a moderate one II
icct oi Huuou being. and their food he VIII be
cuuDlcl, with the a,d oI u, wife, who doubt
less shares h.s We've, no carry out his notions
by tir establishment Ut colony or university,
or sometime uf the sort the members OF
which are to ha talrad 20 living as far as pos
si5.C on lle chume e1n's dish, The air.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-22
MEANING OF A CLOSE SHAVE.
A Barber Loses Customer Through
Giving Him n Lesson In Science.
From he ~ y Tribune


From he ". y. Tribune.
"Let me have close shave" said a
new customer, as he settled back in his
chair and looked dreamily at the ceiling
in downtown barber shop.
"I'd rather not" said the aesthetic bar
expansive brow and looking sadly at the
M an in the chair.
What's that you say? What's the
matter? Come, come, hurry up!"
No, no, my good man, you do not
know what you are asking for. Do you
know what close shave means? never
did until looked at q face the other
day through q microscope which had
been treated to this luxurious process.
Why. the entire skin resembles a piece
of raw beef. To make the face perfectly
smooth requires not only the removal of
the hair but also portion of the cuticle,
and n close shave means the removal OF
layer of skin all around,
THE blood-vessels thus exposed are not
visible to the eye. but under the micro
scope each little quivering mouth holding
minute blood-drop protests against such
cruel treatment. The nerve tips are also
uncovered, and the pores are left unpro-
tected, which makes the skin tender and
unhealthy. This sudden exposure of the
inner layer of the skin renders person
liable to have colds, hoarseness and sore
throat, and it is only that the face and
neck are pachydermatous-"
Hold on, barberl Not another world"
exclaimed the customer. "Ill never
shave again" In moment more he
was gone. The aesthetic barber was as
tonished at the unexpected result Of his
effort to rid fellow being of foolish
notion, and he had chill when the boss
barber told him that the loss Of trade
would be deducted from his salary.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-22

SENATOR SHERMAN was serenaded by
the Calvin Chase wing of colored Repub-
licans last night at his residence, and he
came out on his front steps and re-
sponded in speech Of some length.
Last night was the coldest of the season,
but there is no reason why there should
be any connection between a meteorolog-
ical condition and Senator Sherman
making speech in the open air contemp-
oraneously Herewith.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-22
AMuSEME EMS.
NEW NATIONAL THEATRE.

IN -" ANhiACNhh AhHhhhH'
BEGINNING CHRISTMAS MATINEE TUES
DEC. u. WEEK. DAY ~ SATDAf'
THE LYCEUM THEATRE SUCCESS.
BY Beasco and De Mile, authors OF Lord
Chumley,' ETC.,
Under the direction of Mr.. DANIEL FRoHMAN,
Manager Lyceum Theatre, New York.
From the New York Sun.
'Clever throughout. Scenes ''THE WlFE."'
of touching tenderness, others 1.-THE WIFE,"
OF refined humor, and the inter- THE WIFE,"
est Is Kept up to the end"
From the New York Tribune.
'The most interesting, attract "rIIE WIFE"
I've, original dramatic work that 1.-THE WIFE"
has been before tho Ameri- "rlIE WIFE"
can public for years"
From the New York Times.
THE audience follow Il with ''rHE WIFE,
breathless attention. The hu- THE WIFE,
morous passages are pleasing 1.-THE WIFE,"
and original
From the New York Graphic
"a brilliant audience vel "ruE wtFEu
uiag vH,uou as irai rrO asa NV 1.-THE WIFE"
was deserved. Thoroughly
enjoyable"
Express"
at presents a stage picture of "THE WIFE"
entirely American life In New "THE WIFE"
York, Washington and Newport 1.-THE WIFE,
which, in its social, political, 1.-THE WIFE"
amorous and humorous fea- THE WIFE"
lures, is real and remarkably en-.
1oyable throughout"
"The Wife" will be represented by Nelson
Wheatcroft Frank Carlyle, Henry Herman, j.
Gregory, Mrs. Reslau Gibbs Adeine Stanhope,
Adelaide Thornton. Hattie Schell, Eliza Logan,
Olive Dunton.
All the scenery and perfection of detail from
the original models
NEW YEARS WEEK,
THE INIMITABLE LoTTA.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-22
A nntn Amid I,lontlnr Lao.

In accordance with the custom Of bathing
IN the Scnuylkil oD the morning of tho Hrst
Ice How Of tho season, the HungarIans living
day morning, and stripping, jumped In the
river and with the therInometer down 20 the
frceziug point took their laat swim Of the sea-
sou amid Tho floating ice. Half the populu-
ton of thc borough turned cut TO witness tie
novel sight.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-22
THOMAS j. FISHER s. CO.,
1924 n st N w,
FOR SALE-H0USES.

EN0R SALE-AT MOUNT PLEASANT-SEY-
IL eral welllocated cottages and nice build
ing lots; also, on 18th street extended acres
beautifully located and Q acres near Bright
wood, improved by Groom cottage, &c.
WALKER & WILSON, 1006 Il st.
UI0R SALE-A NUMBER OF SMALL HOUSES
Il g to 8 rooms with mod imps; Tor sale on
easy terms. GEO. w. LINKINS,
Corner 10th and III sts
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-22

THE MANCHESTER (Eng) Chamber of
Commerce has almost unanimously passed
a resolution favoring the payment ION
imported goods, similar to those manu-
factured in Great Brittany of tax or
duty equal to the local taxation. Pro
lection to home industries is the first law
of politics.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-22

TIE PROSPECTIVE change in the Admin
istration does not appear to have a very
serious effect on the Christmas trade.
On the contrary, there is boom in all
Christmas goods. Santa Claus is bigger
man than the President of the United
States.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-22

EVERYBODY SEEMS to have forgotten
that Editor Cockercll of the New York
Word and Mayor Hewitt of New York
city called each other liars only short
time ago. No blow has followed, not
even a zephyr.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-22

IT is ESTIMATED that Mr. Harrison will
receive a sufficient number of Christmas
turkeys from his admirers all over the
country to feed half the poor of Indian
apolis. Send on the turkeys.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-22

THE VERY latest is that John Wana.
maker will either be Postmaster General
or Secretary of the Interior. What
the matter with Wanamaker?
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-22

Our ESTEEMED coutempora ry, the Bal
timore american, is publishing extracts
from various newspapers intimating that
its editor, General Felix Agnus, will be
given position in Mr.. Harrisons Cabi-
net. The General is evidently Bar
kis" in the matter Felix Agnus-
Happy Lamb; why shouldn't he have a
position under a wool protecting admin.
istration?
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-22
FOR RENT-HOUSEs.

EoR RENT-123O I'D STREET SOUTHEAST,
I rooms, $3.50; 004 South Carolina ave.
nue. southeast rooms, water, $40; 1881 20
street southeast, rooms, SS. JOHN II. DONO-
HOE 313 East Capitol street.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-22
PROVISIONS.
PAWEBROKEaS.
COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS & NOTARIEs

N S. BUNDY, COM'R or DEEDS AND NO
", airy Public, l5s In. ave, opp, CITY Han,
- H. EVANS, 1921 L STREET NORTHWEST,
IL. Commissioler " Dueds for all states and
Territories, Notary Public. uours from0 " 43O.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-22

AMERICANS IN GERMANY are rejoicing
over the news that Mr. Blaine is to sue
coed Minister Pendleton. Rodents
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-22

NOBODY Is GOING to kill General Har-
rison just now. He has too much to
give away to the needy.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-22
SPENCERIAN BUSINESS COLLEGE,

Three entire floors. National Bank of the
Republic Building. corner 7th and d sts. n W.
Day and evening sessions. Young men ard
women practically trained for selt.support, and
useful lives. Five courses-The Practical Bust
ness Course Stenography Type-Writlng and
Graphophone, Ptman Shorthand, Practical
English Branches, Delsarte School of Express
sion. Scholastic year begins Monday Septem-
tember g. College opens for arrangements on
and after Monday August 81. Sendfor newil
lustrated announcement.
HENRY c. SPENCER, LII. b., Principal.
MRS. SARA A. SPENCER. VicePrincipal
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-22
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

NNTANTED-oLD GOLD AND SILVER
w bought Tor cash by WIN. FREDERICK,
the manufacturing ieweler, COS 9TH st, opp Pat
ent Ofiice.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-22

THE New York Tribune speaks of
telling testimony" What kind of tes.
timony is not telling?
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-22
OTHER FOREIGN HAPPENINGS.


The Madrid correspondent of the NeicS
telegraphs: "The Minister of Colonies
and the Minister of Foreign Affairs will
represent the Spanish Government in the
negotiations with the Canadian Commits
sioner, who is daily expected here to
arrange commercial treaty for the pur-
pose Of developing trade with Porto
Rico"
The Standard says that q company is
forming to establish a steamer service
between Dover and Bologne and that
the service will be inaugurated in May,
being for the benefit of visitors to the
Paris exhibition.
The Chronicles Vienna correspondent
says that number of changes are i'm
pending in the Hungarian Cabinet.
Herr Tisza will resign the Ministry of
Finance, retaining the Presidency of the
Council and Herr Weckerle will become
Minister of Finance. Herr Szechenyi,
Minister of Commerce. will also be re-
placed.
The German, Austrian and Italian
newspapers express great satisfaction
over the Suakim victory.
PARIS, Dec. 21.-The workmen on the
wages are returning to work, and in ad-
dition new hands are being engaged.
ROME, Dec. 22.-The Pope has aban.
doned the proposed European congress
on slavery. He will make an important
political speech on Monday, when the
Cardinals will make him a congratu-
latory visit.
CoYsTANTINoPLE, Dec. % The Sui
tan is displeased with the news from
Suakim. He thinks the occurrences
there will be made pretext for prolong.
ing the British occupation.
PARIS, Dec. 22--M Reinach, in the
Repu6IiQue FrancaiSe, urges the repeal of
the act expelling the Dud d'Aumale.
The Temps sees no objection.
VIENNA, Dec. 20. 1t is stated that
the Car has appointed NJ. Boutenieff to
be Russian Envoy to the Vatican, and
that the latter will go to Rome in Janu
ary,
BERLIN, Dec. 22.-Prince Bismarck
attack of neuralgia has abated.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-22
STEAMBOATS,.
L,OR NORFOLK, oLD poINT AND THE SOUTH

NOR NORFOLK, OhD POINT AND THE SOUTH.
steamer GEORGE LEARY leaves Washington
Monday Wednesday and Friday, at p, m.
steamer LADY or THE LAKE, rs esday,
Thursday and Saturday at y, m from Sixth
Street Wharf.
Steamer Leary lands at Plney Point going aud
returning.
Lady OF the Lake lands at Corndeld Harbor
and Colonial Beach on saturdays steamer
IRON Washington daily, including sundays, until
further notice. sunday aJ Op, m.
Fare Saturday excursion, return Monday
q. M. SO round TRIP,
Connections made ut Norfolk with Old Do.
minion Steamship Company Tor New York,
Knox aud Lloyd Express will call and check
baggage at hotels and private residences.
Telephone call-LearY, 7l5'3 MuseleY
Fare, 81.
W. p. WEIGH, Supt. p. g. 60.
GEO, p. Phillips Supt, l. u