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The sun., 1889-12-08
NON tAs London Standard
Prom ths Washington Post

A Washington man has recently returned
from an extensive tour Of Europe. During his
absence he wandered from the beaten paths Of
travel and explored new and undiscovered
lands. In one Of these side excursions he
landed In an obscure German town. and to his
surprise met an old friend OF whom he had lost
track these eight years. After exchanging
detected air OF the extled one. the traveller
What are you doing here 2"
Il am the American Consul at this con.
founded place. and have been for the last eight
How is thatp Didn't the Democrats fire
you outp
They would hardly do that" said the Con:
sui with sokly smile. The pay 10 only S120
year. Beer and rye bread are cheap how
ever, and can live on about that hRure.'
" But tell me how yon came to get hereW
" II WAS this way had q friend who had an
Influential friend who knew Secretary Blaine
plication for place and Was Was brought In con-
days OF the Garfield Administration. MI.
Blaine gave me cordial grasp OF the hand and
beamed one OF those warming. magnetic
All; ysso5 ot Mr.. L.; .o Yop are one Of the
your father very we'll. sir. In my younger dRya.
You would like a consulship perhRpsr
''Vsions OF gold lace and diplomatic recep-
tions appeared before my eyes. managed TO
say that that was In the line Of my ambitions.
Then Mr.. Blaine smiled again.
- -, Well, Mr.; t| L.. there are are plenty oi peas
to find q hole for you
He found a hole and put me in It. signed
ever since"
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ooerS ss well in purs rsdS pin blusA greens and
The lean and 1.-THE girl favored BY the styles Of dress
Thsy say that A.rstsn going out tfsvor in Paris
and the Moorish Jackets have taken its place
pC dragsrss sash Sss and socf.' s E sr ssys de-
nS s 4 F s5s' r SSE HT
s Sy snf
Ss GT sas SS4aroS sS
,GnsS al iIYa,i. ,gsIy
Of Forty years ago a S'STS very bcCO@inS s fur.
In the art nesdlework stores are found nHs and md
%If perth Sd SS SoS 70
the same IN nnshnF the piece,
n net makes an excellent .r q Sscs
sulis falling one over the Other The topmo.t um
mated Nth IN silver steel pSs or Nth gold or copper
Thy sl9mberS" embroidered the star and crescent
among Sa s'Rs the ssST SrosS for
"a Save Nine needle book In eslluloid, decorated
With design q kitten pSyins, i,o with 9 ths
pincqshi9n in the background has for ts motto run.
a@s Sa Sns4 .s.n H'T 'stt Stitch IN
grasses painted on Ihelr ivorytinted surfaces and
heart shaped piece OF amber, pale blue or rose ahique
obovOid angled triangle of celuoid are tied bows OF
narrow satin ribbon to match, are among the prety
holiday novelties in the art needswork hnd FANCY
goods stores
one Of the pretest fads In fancy needlowork articles
butterfly pn.cushion OF brown ponRee SILK etn;
brodered with yellow black and gold hrrusenei thread
and cord TO initiate the rings and body OF the gorgeous
insect Tho antennG are made OF twoh silver pins oent
yellow glass headed pins
The Directory dress pure and simple" consists OF
the plain skirt long enough to touch the ground some
times slightly trailing In tho back the full bodice some
wide sash at tho walsh and sleeves very much puned
out at the bhoudera but plain and olnRnE from tnehco
20 tDe wrista But great many modincaHons are ih-
troduced into this extreme Of simplicity.
ecart and old fashioned tidy is small, dat cushion or
head rest attached by straps OF ribbon TO another stu
smaller which balances the nrst as one cushion hangs
10 front and tho other behind the back OF the chair
plush and many art fabrics and the hand painting aud
embroidery ontsome OF them are exquisite Some are
tasselled some frinRed and others trimmed with lace
with tile figures or flower forms on the slken or ART
fabrics of which they made.
All the best and preties fads in the way OF decora:
tons for table scRrfs cushions head resk and
slumber rolls for chairs and sofas hand painted
sachets wall pock eta kew baRA jewel baEs portss nut
ehors glove and lace cases and toilet see that hhyo
been bought out by the decoratveat people and tho
shopa as the art and exchange people call the great
fancy and dry goods stores for the quckwitted ner
chants and the dett fingered manufacturers bought up
out and they have already reproduced the same Tor
'the trade or course the trade can hford to sell H
manufactured articles cheaper than any one can buy
the hand made, handdecorated. painted or emoroid-
The sun., 1889-12-08

Shirks ito duty. The elastic must match or
harmonic with the color Of the costume worn.
or life is not worth living to its wearer. Now
this garter. like the knitted ones worn by our
gTandmothers. and wound round and round
the leg tightly is o wicked little bit
Of torture. which hinders the circulation
and really dis1gures the limb 1t is sup
posed to adorn. Consequently the aesthetic
maiden smooths her stocking up over
the knee. and fastens 1t there with an octupus
arrangement Of straps and buckles which en-
circles the waist and sends down omebisected
0ntennB to grapple the hem Of the stocking and
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sciously from mothers to daughters. The tini'
est little maiden will stop in the midst OF the
merriost game TO straighten and smooth the
twisted stocking that little boy would never
notice. and the premiere danseuse OF the ballet
smo0ths on and secures the silken garments
which form the chief part Of her costume With
little moro caution and vigilance than does the
stately lady whose woll-disoiplined pettiooats
never dare nutter above her instep.
But tho interesting thing about It is the in
div1duality and ingenuity girls display In bring
ing about this great purpose Of their lives.
The sun., 1889-12-08

itsiy iaiSt Solors % But But thsir tspdencies are Ic-
Ions. thelr motives most piSShiev99q3SS 3S.u One Se
Wearing . fancy garter below the knee and
the straps above. but even then ct times they
slude her. And the only real happy sPI GiTl " who
the luxurious girl who can afford to buy the
exquisite silken woven stockings that smooth
and close as a glove to tie ut last securely
around the shoulders Will a tiny ribbon. II
around the neck this way there would be- fewer
WrinkIes less gray hairs, and not so many
queries about the Worthlessness OF living. No
The sun., 1889-12-08

B0rVAntS leave on
moving day7 Doesn't
eome wicked little
buckle slip its moor
inRs and 60 clicking
down against ones
shoe buttons, while
the stocking. seem
lngly inoculated with
Its m m orality,
wrinkles down and
down like a Bern
hSrdt glove just as
one walks up tho
aisle at church 2 and
doesn't some strap
diReolyo partnership
with its associates
Just as ono 10 climb
Ing on top OF q coach
or mounting ones
horssS boz sSiD, ThSy GhtI,v Are are
mure little inVen-
fionR with RAtin Rtr-
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bold It firmly. In
place. The belt at
the waist must be in
the shape Of o yoke.
or extended on the
side. that the weight
be adjusted to the
hip. or the effect is
said to be Injurious
~ well as uncom-
Portable. Little girls
who are not sup
posed to have any
waist fRsten them
selves Into O kind OF
harness that goes
over the shoulder.
with enough straps
and bands to iasten
An unbroken colt to
Q cart. and hold up
their stockings with
their collar bones.
ehort-WAisted girls
fRgtOn tho hose
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There are the decid-
ed. aggressive girls.
who do not believe
in triHinR and who
wear o band OF elas-
tic buckled tightly
around the stocking
by means Of leather
straps. with which
the elastic Is termi-
mated at either end.
The buckle is finish
cd In tho color Of tho
leather. but is an
unyielding, reliable
piece Of property
that never plays any
false tricks with its
The sun., 1889-12-08

Wrinkled stocking as
among the unpar-
donable vices. Men
judge o woman's
nostness BY the but
tons on her shoes
and the tidiness Of
her gloves. Women
have o surer test-
the trimness and
tidiness Of her hose
and an inherent
pride In the tasty
dressing OF her
ankles seems to be
among the traditions
The sun., 1889-12-08
THE WAYS OF FAIR WOMAN
They are Past Finding Out
but Always Interesting.
HER GARTERS GIVE HER TROUBLE
They are Treacherous Creations and they
Snap at the Wrong Instant.

EAs Latest Apparatus On Uss-straps that
Hltsh nron tho waist and ere Ressona-
big gesure-Tho Kind Our orandmOthers
woro-A Chapter on wonSnly Women
why ghouId wonaa's Letters bo Made
PaSllsI-Womsn Suffrage in WyOnlng.
"HonI soft Qui NAL y pense," said the gal
liant English monarch Edward III. as he picked
mp silkon band Of blue. clasped with silver.
which tho beautiful Countess Of Salisbury lost
a. she stepped q stately measure with his
Majesty at the great court ball more than 500
years ago. "Honi soft uul NAL pense." and
he clasped the ribbon about his left leg lust
below the knee. thus creating himself the first
knight OF the Order Of the Garter. whose en-
blem, dark blue, Rold-bordered band with
buckle and pendant Of silver. bearing the old
motto, has been and 10 still worn by all the
great knights and famous men In England.
A womsn's garter seems indeed trivial and
unworthy for symbol and seal OF chivalry and
nobility, and the modest woman is inclined to
The sun., 1889-12-08
TIE WHIMS OF FAIR WOMEN

most UNIQUE and comprehensive scheme
for the advantageous employment OF class
OF women workers who usually experience difn-
Guilty In obtaining congenial work is that devils
cd by Miss Edith Davis Of London and known as
the Lady Guide Association" The premises OF
the association are In a convenient and central
locality and combine the advantages OF club.
with reading and reception rooms, and restau-
rant with the larger convenience OF hotel.
sleeping accommodations being arranged for
q limited number OF guests at reasonable rates.
The guides themselves are ladies OF culture
and education, as well as thorough familiarity
with the city's interesting sights. Its history.
and fashionable customs. Not only do these
ladies escort tourists by most enjoyable routes
to all places they wish to visit. but also direct
them to others equally desirable. secure seats
for them to all amusements, buy their railway
tickets by most convenient routes to other
cities. secure steam passagesc and onveyances;
engage rooms at hotels, and accompany
sTS0rf Is nondcn ssa.So O6 epST eeah
stations Hs 70 assist with baggage or take charge
Il Il reauired. r provide dinners, suppers, musi-
clans. professional artists, DO. at regular rates
execute all Einds OF shopping. and accompany
ladies or men on shoppinE expeditions to
places where they can buy most reasonably;
Judgment In the selections made: and one
special department is the conducting OF parties
OF children to places OF historical interest, and
teaching as well as caring for them during the
journey.
played by the society. but they are subjected
70 most rigid examination before determin-
ing. to what special apartment they shall be
assigned. and o lady speakinS one or moro
foreign languages receives the highest certih-
Is most admirably accomplished; first, in the
securing Of desirable employment to women In
need OF remunerative work. and TO whom, by
are distasteful; and. secondly. to extend o well
come and hospitality to strangers and make
joyable as possible.
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ptrhps to tho oorsetB with double purpose-to
stocking Now one would think nothing could
be more reliable and absolutely to be depend
n no stress OF circumstances could be induced
TO do anything SO unconventional and bad
form as the Countess's garter did 30 long ago.
garters, but the deprayity isn't. Don't they
turn and twist ct most inconvenient times as
The sun., 1889-12-08

consent In tho secret realms Of womanhood.
where It 10 the most important as we'll as most
thoroughly deprsved and treacherous bit OF
the gearing Wherewith modern woman secures
the complicated toggery which oonventionality
eompels her to harness herself into.
There 10 q certain unwritten law In the
Woman's code which counts the wearing Of o
The sun., 1889-12-08
FASHION NOTES

Velvet Sleeves on Tartan Gowns Arc the
Fancy OF the Month.
Moorish jackets cannot be worn TO advantage by
plump girlL
The tlussshot RAuEaS for the ball gowns of this sea-
son come In AL LhS eTNiSAt medium shades Of evening
The sun., 1889-12-08

be Mortified at the
idea OF dragging G
from behind the
veil Of silence the
useful but unmen-
tionable little arti-
Gle upon which so
much OF her COM
fort and happiness
depends. but It must
be remembered that
in those days gar
ters were not so hid
den and sacred. But
now the garter must
be delicately shroud-
ed In m ystery,
ahielded nv common
The sun., 1889-12-08
EXPERIENCE
OF A PROMINENT PHYSICIAN.

After experimenting with the Microbe Killer.
test besides curing others, cured my wife OF
complication OF diseases and my nephew Of
consumption.
believe 1t Is the most wonderful curative
medicine we have to-day. When / say cura-
tive don't mean 10 simply palliate. as other
remedies do. but to cure permanently, In the
short time have used It, it has convinced me
that no remedy or preparation we have will
stand the merest chance alongside OF It,.
1t ts impossible to cure a chronic disease
with the whole Materia Medica, and all the NJ.
D;,s preascrptions pre- together d and am I'M not not
truth and be done with It
Mr. VIM. RADAM will certainly be blessed by
all invalds when they give his remedy n thor
ouGh trial shall use this remedy in my prac-
tice TO the Sxelqsion Of all else. itespecfully
103 Washington St, Hoboken N. ].
The sun., 1889-12-08

The fashionable woman finds It little
difficult. at this time Of the year. to keep clean.
and It is by no means as inexpensive an opera
tion as 1t is usually supposed. She walks out
in her blue coat. with it's heavy trimming Of
black fur. and comes homo with q broad black
band around her throat that soap and water
will not remove even II prayer accompanies It.
The finer your skin the more difficult Is this
mark to get of. and 1t IL usually best done as
they recommend at the Turkish bath-by tho
use OF lemon: just halve It and rub the raw
part around your throat exactly as II 1t were q
cake Of soap. You are determined not to get
rheumatism. and 80 you wear black silk under
wear No matter how expensive It is. no mat
ter how many times 1t has been washed, wher-
ever your stays or q belt band press against it
you, are marked-not necessarily for lile, but
small brush. Half the women go to the Rus
sian bath to get these marks of them. because
the gentle vapor and the hard rubbing will soon
cause them to disappear. Half the women in
New York would ask II they dropped dead on
the street that their clothes might not be taken
of them. and the reason canbe understood.
The sun., 1889-12-08

maid used TO be considered luxury. Now
she Is the torment Of the fashionable woman's
life. II she is English her manners are very
good for while-she does her duty and Is well
behaved. But six months In this enlightened
countryand her quiet manners become insolent; ;
she can't dress you without referring to the
duchesses and couniOsses upon whom she has
waited befere; she scorns your table and reads
your letters. and knows exactly how much
money you have In your pocketbook II you
should object to any OF her weaknesses and
summon up courage enough to discharge her.
fore she leaves. and you will be wise II you tell
your husband all about her. for the chances are
thai, pEetendinR to knew something about yon;
Immediately after she has left.
to get. acquainted with American habits and
then she leaves you In great hurry either to
marry the cook and open small restaurant, or
to 20 Into the hair dressing business. The Irish
or Scotch maids are usually honest usually
as faithful as doRs 50 that because Of their yir-
Women In New York who do not dare 10 dis;
what they are going to do next; who have been
It may be u very little sonelhing that they DO
know. and s0 the maid leviss tribute,
once has hsE wages paid to her
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-05
Capital" IorrrNas.

The mem bers of the Independent Fire
Company are requested to meet at the
Engine House to night.
Z. /. Hartge has transferred The schoon.
sr Sarah Frances to George Heller for the
schooner Dora.
man was arrested at Bay Ridge yes.
lerday charged with robbiog Mr.. Buff
ham, The photographer, of sum CT mon
V.
MT. Jas. S. AImiger, of the Third dis
nnict prominently mentioned as the
democratic candidate for sheriff was In
town to day.
Mr.J. B, Flood lost a valuable horse
last night,
:, The porch on the Francis street side of
bonds resturerant is being renewed.
Messrs. j. Writ Randall, M. G. Dor
lay, Rev. w. s. Soutbgate, Billings
Steele and Others went Oh fishing trip
to day.
Upto date 223 tonger's license have
men issued by tho Clerk of the Circuit
VSAs
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-05

Elaborate preparations are being made
FOR the great Exposition TO open at Balii
more. Monday. September 9th and con.
tinue until Saturday. September 18th.
A monster parade. Industrial and Civic
with 800 floats and over 10000 men Ia
line will be one Of the features Of the
first day. A Sham Battle. Grand Concert
and Massed Band Concert Ia which %
bands viii take part. Dedication OF the
Post Of1ice by tha President and Cabinet
and Maryland Grand Ball are on the
program for Thursday the 18th.
The Bombardment Of Fort McHenEy Is
arranged for Friday the 18th. Eight
United States Men-0f War, the Maryland
Oyster Navy and 500 men viii be 10 the
engagement and something realistic can
be looked for.
Some OF the best stables in the coun-
try are entered for the races which take
place each day. on the PImlicO Track.
The railroads are making low rates and
the B. & o. with It's usual liberality
announces that excursion tickets will be
sold 10 Baltimore from all stations on It's
lines east Of the Ohio River, for all trains
September 7th to 14th inclusive. at one
fare for the round trip, valid for return
passage until September 21st. inclusive
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-05
The Endowment Bond.

There are contingencies besides death
and old age, for which Il Is wlse % make
provision. Health may become impaired.
making II impossible ID continue business.
often ia the most critical time. Through
long flnancial trouble everything msy be
wrecked. Occupation OF our position may
be lost. thus cutting OF al income A
fortune may be lost by endorsement or
speculation. Under these circumstances,
which oveFiake ninety seven ont Of every
one hundred men some time Ia life. what
becomes Of the usual policy Of insuFancsf
It docs not furnish money 90 start or
help him 10 business. 1t docs not fur
nish money tn meet living expenses. II
does not produce an income. In short.
IL renders no financial assistance whatev-
er.
The endowment bond now be.
Ing issued by the NATIoSAL LIFE Ia.
sURAEcE COMPANY or VERMONT,
provides for any emergency that may
arise. It can be paid for IN ten, fifteen,
twenty, ar twenty-five years. and contains
the following absolute guarantees:
First f: 1T GUARANTEES an Annual Cash
Value
Second: In GUARANTEES Paid Up Bond
for such q. sum as the cash value will
purchase, the exact amount being speci-
fed In contract at the time OF issue.
Third: II GUARANTEES Extended In
surance for the full amount Of Bond for
so long time as the cash value will pay
for II. This Is valuable option 70 many
who may wish the Bond carried for
its full amount during . period Of finan-
cial or physical misfortune.
1t protects the insured against adver-
al To- sxef ala -.
lutte provision. In case OF death, for wife.
children, parents, or creditors.
It Is safe and desirable investment.
and guarantees that certain amount of
money will be accumulated In q specified
time. which the purchaser can use at al
age when he is more likely 10 be depend
ent upon others thad others upon him.
The principles of the Bond are indor
sed by The wealthiest and shrewdest
bankers, merchants, and lawyers of
America.
Under this Bond you know exactly
what you have, and If you need your
money more than insurance you can get It.
Under this Bond You have investment,
protection, and the use Of your capital.
Under the endowment bond,
the holder may specify at date OF issue
that the Company shall retain all divI-
dends for periods of either four, ter, fifteen
or twenty years. At the expiration OF
the period selected all accumulated divi-
dends are paid In one sum, after which
they are payable annually. No dividend
being paid or allowed TO those surrender
ing or dying during the term, the share
of those surviving their respective periods
will be largely increased.
WILLIAM " HARPER
General Agent,
EDWARD HAYES, Special Age Dt, 200
E. German st. Baltimore. Off.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-05
FOR the Maryland Exposition and
Battle OF North Point

The most extensive and interesting
exposition Maryland has ever known will
be held In Baltimore. September Old 10
18th. 1889.
The programme OF tie exposition
promises . great and diversified display
81 products aud machinery. an extensive
exhibition Of live stock. races. and horse
and cattle sales. Other features include
90 imposing industrial and civic parade,
composed Of two hundred floats aud fifty
thousand uniformed men, the celebration
of the battle OF North Point, aud repre-
scntation Of the bombardment of Fort
McHenry. The handsome new posl-otIlcc
will be dedicated with appropriate cere-
monies, participated In by che President q
the United States and his Cabinet.
For the benefit OF visitors the Rhiladel.
phia, WILMINGTON and Baltimore. Balli-
more and Potomac. and Alexandria ard
Fredericksburg Railroad Companies will
sell excursion tickets TO Baltimore, from
September 7th to 14th, valid for return
until September 2lst. from all stations on
their lines, at single fare for the round
trip.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-05
streetn Of New York.

Manager Brock has secured an excel
lent attraction for his patrons of the
Opera House next Tuesday evening when
will be presented the best old chestnut Ia
the world, THE Streets of New York, !"
which was first produced over thirty-twO
years ago and has been constantly before
the public ever since, which speaks vol
umes for its enduring qualities. Its q
good old melo-drama Of New York In the
days OF the old volunteer fire department
and was written by Dion Bouecicault.
Mr.. GARDENERS company this season is
claimed to be the very best he has yet had
in this production while all the scenes
and mechanical effects including the great
fire scene are promised.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-05

In making the above announcement
/ deem il due TO the Democrats Of the
District TO state my reasons therefor.
At the conference for the purpose OF
harmony recently held In Annapolis, il
was determined TO this end that the del
egates should be elected without regard
to the candidature of any individual, or
faction. then considered the action of
that conference undemocratic las the
voice of the people was stified,) but bow
ed 10 their action for the sake of har-
mOny. On visiting the the First and
Second districts on Monday and Tues
day, Sept. End and Srd, / find that the
representatives Of the respective factions
have each their candidate and are fight
ing for fractional supremacy as hard as
ever. This being the case the people
are deceived. If the delegates intend to
harmonic the time 10 do il is before q
ballot is cast. Should these delegates
do this and agree on any one man as
their representative in the Legislature.
/ will be at the polls before a ballot is
cast and withdraw from the contest; but
If IL is not done propose TO make the
fight. / shall address the voters there
assembled on Saturday before the bal
loting begins. shall under any circum-
stances support Democratic ticket.
JAMES w. OWENS,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-09-05
Electric Bitters.

This remedy Is becoming 80 well known
and so popular as to need no special meu-
ton. All who have used Electric Biiters
sing the same song OF praise. A pureE
medicine does not exist and It Is guaran-
Bitters will cure ell diseases OF the Liver
and Kidney. will remove Pimples. Boils,
Salt Rheum and other affections caused
by impure blood Will drive Malaria
Headache. Constipation and Indigestion
try Electric BitteIs-Entire satisfaction
guaranteed. or money refunded Price
so cts. and 500 per bottle at ]. WalteI
Hodges 600. Drug Store.