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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20
Photographing Ghosts.


From Black and White.
The Mere Boy had been troubled little with
amateur photography lately. Il should like, ~
he said cheerfully to the Poet, ito take pho
tograph Of your ghost"
I'm make a note OF it," said the Poet ''Do
you believe in spirit Photographic
SIN the interests Of morality" said the Jour-
nalist, 1--WE ought not to discuss such a subject
1t has peculiar attrac tons for the picturesauely
inaccurate, not to say the average fraud"
Precisely so," the Eminent Person said,
weightily. "Spiritualism always ends in ex-
posure."
Photography generally begins with it" said
the Mere Boy. less weightily.
''Besides," the Eminen. Person continued,
''if ghost is material enough for the purposes
Of photography it ought 70 be material enough
for many other things.''
$50 it il" said the Mere Boy. at may be
material enough for an entire Christmas num-
ber.'
''You know what mean. II you can photo
graph ghost why can't you catch it and tame
it and teach it to do tricks?'
"Well. " the Journalist said. ''there is an added
sadness to death if the camera is to pursue US
even into the hereafter"
Talking about the photographs of ghosts"
the Ordinary llan said, reminds me Whist
ghostly thing the ghost of a photograph isl
mean. Of course. photograph that has faded.
Faded photographs are especially common in
the sitting rooms Of the lower middle classes
and there is generally little story about them
And the one over the door is Aunt Jane. Few
knew what she went through. poor dear. though
you wouldn't think it to look at her there
Then they tell you what Aunt Jane had in her
back, and what q mercy il was when she was
taken. The photograph is always pale
yellow and spotty. You can see one
of Aunt James eyes, her chin, both her
hands out Of focus, and part of the common or
Photographic basket Of flowers; the rest has
all gone. l detest faded photographs. But
for the matter Of that, it is always dificult to
tolerate any ones else old associations
The faded photograph is not 20 bad a. the
mourning card as an ornament" said the
Journalist. lone should have special cup
board for old associations. aud il should be kept
looked. One should have another cupboard for
unfortunate presents. There is no man, prob
ably, however careful in his choice Of relations,
bat has one auntly person who does things in
crochet for him. wonder, by the way. why
ones. relations are never quite SO nice -
cneself2'
"Come. now" said the Mere Bow, 81 don't
see Why You should say that could under
stand one Of your relations saying it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20
Written for The Evening Star.
THE STORY OF A RING.
He Ousht b Have Known Girls Better,
bot He Didn't.

He Ought b Have Known Girls Better,
but He Didn't.
IT DID NOT INTEND TO GET IN LOVE
u with Clarabel woodson, but I did, never
theless. I did not fall in love with her. The
movement was 90 gentle and imperceptible, in
its earlier stages at least that 1t might be said
love stole in upon me and gradually took posee-
sion Of my entire being. Yes, was so thor
oughly in love with Clarabel that to look in her
eyes was more delightful to me than to gaze
on fairest landscape or gaudiest show.
was, perhaps. year and half getting sat-
ursted with this feeling, but I was now full.
Not negative spot was left. II was case Of
love AL over, and love. o felt, graciously re-
ceived.
We were engaged and the time was set for our
marriage. There was no opposition in either
family, and my prospects were such as to justify
me in asking her hand. But we didn't marry.
Many, many years ago she became the wife Of
another, perhaps worthier man. We are
strangers now.
How did it happen2 Well, IL was all about q
ring. We never quarreled. 1 never knew what
had offended her until . dozen years after
ward, and then learned il through others.
l never could wear finger ring, but being In
love, must do something to work on my ex-
cess Of feeling, 30 purchased q ring for my
self. OF course it was a peculiar ring, for
lovers never do the ordinary. tried hard to
wear the ring. but could not. II was a pretty
ring and. OF course. il had to be shown TO
Clarabel. 1t was notbought for her; it was not
the kind Of ring I intended for her; but some
how she got fancy that the ring was to be hers,
and yet she was 80 modest that she failed to
express any admiration of ii or make the least
sign that she would like it. oh! how cheer
fully would / have given IL to her had
dreamed she would even receive 1t. But had
such little faith in my own taste that 1t never
occurred to me that the ring was lady's ring
Perhaps 1t was; didn't know it.
Well, soon grew tired Of trying to wear the
ring and became careless about it. How il got
out of my possession 1 do not know. But some
how 1t got away from me and it w.s years6e
fore l heard Of it again. That ring sealed my
fate. A designing girl got possession Of it.
placed IL on her engagement finger and flashed
1t, at the opportune moment, IN the face Of my
Clarabel. It did its work. The girl Of dark
purpose kept her secret and Ciarabei was too
proud to give me the least hint as to what had
turned her heart
A dozen years afterward friend who had OBJ
tanned the facts related to me the story of my
ring. Alas, it was too late, My castles were
destroyed, and the bird o. my paradise had
gone to sing her lfe-song Of love in happier
bowers. am eternally down on rings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20
Vfctuals and Drink.

From the Tsble.
Young wasp grubs fried in butter do rot at
first sight appear to be the most aiiuring dish
in the world, yet they have been pronounced
delicious By those hardy experimenters who
have tried them. Fed as they are upon the
sweetest juices drawn from fruits and flowers,
they naturally possess Q delicate favor. Per-
haps the best way TO prepare them il to bake
them in the comb.
incidentally to experiments conducted by
government experts respecting the edible
qualities of insects, number Of triais were
made Of beverage particularly novel. which
might be termed .'ant-ade." A few hundred
ants were crushed At q time in . mortar with a
pestle, and the liquid from them, after being
water and sugar. The resulting beverage re-
semblss lemonade 20 closely as to be SCARCELY
distinguishable from il. The reason why IL
very easy to explain. Formic acid il the nea--
est approach to citric acid, which gives lemon
Juice its favor, known to the chemist. in fact,
there Il very little difference between them.
Awhile ago 81. Louis caterer made from
Grasshoppers . soup, which was pronounced
delicious By many people who were afforded
an opportunity Of tasting 1t. II closely re-
temblsd bisqus. A learned professor treated
some friends Of his on one occasion 10 curry
without informing thsm - 10 the nature Of
the banquet, but IN unlucky hind leg discovered
in one Of the croquettss revealed the secret.
Among the people Of Java cockchafsrs are
fAvorits food. Those admirable economics,
the Chinese, eat the chrysalids Of siIkwoFms
after tie silk hes been wound on them, frying
thsA IN butter or lard, adding TIE yolk Of IN
EGG or two and seasoning with peppsr, a1t
and vinegar.
Il would require some courage 10 test for
ono's oo2 The excellence a any Of those dishes.
and yet wAat nay not b dazsd By rses which
isug go discovered - sdihls propss>km q ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20

In the matter OF headSear there is apparent
Mt times an inclination to run to the highly pic
turesque. but the persistence with which the
broad-brimmed sailor hat has held its place has
really quite diseoneerted the summer girl She
has considerable courage, but she does not care
to stand up like Arnold Winklerled. one against
a thousand For those longing for something
picturesque. the large white chip hat, trimmed
with long white ostrich Feathers. has come in
very OPPORTUNITY. Gray hats in the same line
are likewise very becoming. there being two
long gray feathers fastened in front with a
small white wing and crystal buckle. Instead
of the wing you nav substitute a pointed bow
of gray velvet ribbon. The second picture
represents very pretty garden hat. The
trimming Il Of pleated crepe. set of with lace
and srrmounted by twisted roll OF the crepe.
with crest OF tie same material ornamented
With o sprig Of roses
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weather only continues propItlOus. she Will sue
coed in unfolding every feather of her gay
plumage before the season closes, and viii re-
turn to town like female Alexander, longing
for more worlds to conquer, and, of course, for
& dresses to wear.
sad summer girl to me the other day:
People call me pretty. BAH it's all nonsense.
I simply know how to dress. that's all Man
ners make the man, bat style makes the woman.
Give Inc gowns enough and L II turn the heads
Of whole nation. What would Harry of
Navarro have been without his white piumes!
TIE LAST OF THE SEASON.
The season will undoubtedly go out in a blaze
Of glory. Up TO the last moment costumes will
preserve their delightful gauzy effects. Sleeves
will continue to swell. while lace. draped pen
dant, festooned and cascaded. will cover the
bodies. and ribbons wound around and around
the figure will give the fair ladies of fashion the
look of latter-day nummies swathed up in gUs-
samer Tissues. he'd with ribbons and enwrapped
In lace. In the initial cut You see one OF the
latest styles of scallOped lace berihas, sur
mounted by chiffon colnrette. The gown is a
pink mauve crepe de chine. The sleeves are of
mauve silk muslin, accordion pleated, ending ut
the elbow with ribbon band. Lace fgaros in
old Irish guipure are very modish- They must
fit the figure. and there should be broad rib
bon belt in Scotch ribbon, cream. pink and
green In many cases sleeves are mere epau-
lets, below which there is a lace sleeve run with
a ribbon at the elbow. Lace berthas are doh
BILE, the first reaching to the bust line and the
second almost to the bel. corseiet Speak
ing OF corselets. / may say that they seem quite
as popular as ever. A new style Il 20 have the
skirt, corselet and sleeves of one material and
the entire top of plain bodice closely covered
with lace or guipure, with deep frill of lace
over the sleeve.
The newest tailor-mades have cutaway coats.
curving gracefully at the hips and falling To a
moderate length in square tails The swallow
tails reaching almost to the ground are merely
q passing agony and viii not be seen this fall in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20

A stylish travelling dress, something that
should be- in the summer outfit of eyerv fash
ionable woman. is shown in the third illustra-
ton IL is made up in a striped WOODEN mate
rial, lined with silk. the skirt on the inside
being finished with founce of the same stuff
ss the dress. The pointed corsage has coat
tails, velvet collar and revers o. the wooden
material The vest may be buttoned to the
corsage. The sleeves have haring velvet cuffs
Such a costume as this comes in very well for
knockabout service during the summer and its
masculine characteristics give il a look of neat
ness and trlmness very becoming to q good
Inquire. With IL may be worn a tourists hat in
rough straw, a. nearly possible OF the same
shade - the dress. In no one particular does
the ve1-dressed woman show her good taste in
always wearing the right sort Of a gown on the
right occasion than when travelling or moving
about In public places. There is a great deal in
this. IL enables her to preserve her nervous
equilibrium under trying circumstances L. is
astonishing how some women begin to fret and
fume the moment they &c, out on a journey. 1
attribute it largely to the fact that
they are not properly dressed; they are
too warmly clad. or they wear a
dress that wrinkles or spots easily.
and before they have gone fifty miles they pre-
sent an untidy and mussed-up appearance.
Not 90 the woman who is attired in a neat and
suitable travelling dress. Nothing disturbs her
serenity. The very dust refuses I o stick to her.
and at the end Of her journey she alights from
the train with smile that is comforting to
look upon Her friends welcome her with
greater eordiality, for they feel instinctively
that abe viii ut into the household and add 10
the general comfort Of all
UNsuIrABLx DRESSED
On the other hand the woman who is sueiter-
ing in heavy and unsuitable dress loses her
temper, her satchel, her baggage checks aud
her patience. and usually succeeds in robbins
other people Of much Of their comfort 1 once
knew . woman who made a 800 mile trip in q
black velvet dress trimmed with black lace.
There Was not person in the same car who
did not heaye . sigh of relief when she reached
her destination They had been made thor
oughly uncomfortable by her restlessness and
peevishncss- She had averaged ten questions
and fifteen complaints for each half hour and
even then 1t had been necessary y toss her
black bag out Of the window to her.
Next 60 the woman who knows how to travel
u the woman who knows how to stay at home
py which mean to show BY her manner and
oress that she 10 not on the wing. but that shs
= really stopping" at the hotel where she may
oe. Too can always tell such . person by her
drees- II is the perfection of fit and rs restful
- IL eye as the color Of the hlacs or the tones
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20
COSTUME FOR LAWN PARTY.

with lace as to make the fichu look like a yoke
The epaulets are of the embroidered batiste
and the lower sleeves of the plain. The cuffs
ere of the guipure.
charming outdoor costume is shown in tine
last illustration. 1t is very picturesque gown
for lawn party or for any outdoor fete. 1t is
in pink crepon. The skirt is finished with two
rows of broad galloon, through which you pass
moss-green ribbon as indicated. Between the
rows OF galloon is placed vertical fancy stitch
ing The corsage has the same scheme of orna-
Elen.ation. The broad ribbon belt has band
OF the galloon at the top. The pulled sleeves
are also encircled by a band of the galloon;
below they are tight fitting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20
Written for the Evening Star.
The Saraband.


Inc saraoand.
In Spain, among the Moors Of cid,
Ere Boaodil Granada held
Or CASTLES conquering Cid was born
Erstwhile the lnxnrv M the Land
Iaviutba p,vn,n s,rah,na
WITHIN Alhambra's tinted walls
AND tesseiated courts and halls,
To music OF the mandolin
vim ocac.,n, s,ers sodn.t;va ,,r.na
M s,r.canic S.raha,d
When mosque and minaret are dim
With shadows on the oriels rim,
And silence reigns in street and square
As alguazils the darkness dare,
Then many flaming, flashing brand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20
Csuss Csusarum.

From the Cincinnati commsrcial-(3asetts.
Tho West 9Th street minister vas dslvinG into
the mind Of the star performer In one Of the
Sabbath school classes.
my boy" he inquired, kindly, ''when you
sit here in church don't you feel - II you ought
to be quist?''
''Oh, yes" was the eager reply, ~ felt Just
that way last Sunday"
The minister vas radiant In the belief that he
had discovered an illustration Of the power Of
religious environments over the youthful mind.
"And what my httls man" he aaksd, do
you think made you fssl int wsy7"
ssHy pants Wn6 ripped"
Tho d6lvinr process cooood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20
From The Stars Travelling Commissioner.


4 Ohh. huk u-t 10, 4ovS.
DING, GOING, ALL
but gone. Such is the
cry of fashions auc-
tioaeer now engaged in
selling off the few rem
nants of time in which
the devOtee of modes
may display any gowns
of her summer outfit
vet remaining unseen
With the end of August
will come thoughts of
autumn styles and Wis
ions of theater and
opera costumes. Mean
while the fashionable
woman is spending
these remnants OF
time" to the very best
advantage. and. if the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20
AUGUST METEORS.
The Brilliant Display Seen in the
Heavens Last Week.
MONEY, MONEY, MONEY
That's What superstitious People Say -
They See the Flying Traiis Of Light Dash
Across the sky-something About These
Wandering Inhabitants OF the Hesvens.
Written for The Evening Star

H! oh! oh! MONEY!
Money! Money!" e1-
claimed she.
Where? I didn't see
IL. Oh. there's another,
Money! Money! ejacu-
lated the other Of this
feminine duo, who was
taking an evening stroll
through Lafayette Park.
And, oddly enough,
instead Of casting their
eyes on the ground,
where unowned money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20
AFTERNOON TOILET.

collar. is either embroidered or covered with
passementerie. Her footwear is always Of ex-
quisite fit and in perfect taste. You don't meet
her wearing white kid shoes with black silk
gown. or russets with an elegant calling cos
tune or buttoned boots with white flannel
suit.
There will be no end of lawn parties as the
season draws to a close. As two and three often
take place on the same afternoon, the hostess
can only put from to 81 on her cards and
trust to the strong desire of the summer girl to
display her gowns 10 as many people a. possi-
BILE. Batiste is largely used for lawn party
dresses, either stamped or embroidered. Mauve
and white are favorite colors, and irish guipure
the lace most used. The dress is usually cut in
one piece. the folds being held at the waist by
n ribbon belt tied in front. At the top the cor
sage is composed of a crossed fichu in plain
batiste. and the front of the dress is 80 trimmed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20
S @ q S IN CA MS
Information of Interest to House.
wives as Well as to Soldiers.
WAR FOODS OF THE FUTURE.

Chowder - q Solid-Concentrsted Broths
for Invalids-Csnned and Bottled Soups
Processes OF Putting Them Up-Ready-
Cooked Foods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20

Shutting Up the Old 0entlsman.
Prom the New York Weekly.
Old Gentasman--'sDon't you think it h cruel
70 shut up bird in q little cage like thata''
Little GIRL -"Oh, don't know. 1 have
pretty good time, and live in Dat"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20
NJ usical Item.

From Texas siftings
Mrs. Al saw your husband on the street
yesterday"
Mrs. B-''Did he seem TO be in good hu-
mor?''
II never saw him in such high spizits."
That's the way he always h when my
piano is 50 out Of time that can't play
on 1T"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20

of the evening sky. Ipresent such Q character
in the fourth picture. She Is as you see her in
the hotel parlor, which appears to be q room in
her own home. She is one of those few people
who know how to dress when it really is a ques-
ton wha. is appropriate to wear-that il, abe 10
never under or overdressed. She is never
known to mar a fete by coming in too soniber q
gown or to disturb solemn occasion by max
ing her appearance in yellow or pink. Here she
wears a natty figaro corsage over a silk blouse
belted in with broad corselet, which, like the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20
WANE OF THE SEASON
The Summer Girl Will End Her
Triumphs in a Blaze Of Glory.
DELIGHTFUL GAUZY EFFECTS.

The Stylish Gowns Displayed by the Devotees
of Fashion Mt stylish Resorts-some Be-
coming Outdoor Costumes-Suitable Trav-
cling Dresses.
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AAC4N " NSlAC GNU Az
obliged to go to war
again compressed soups
will compose an i'm
portsnt part Of the
rations he distributes
to the soldiers. In
military operations the
problem Of transport
ing food is always Of
most vital consequence,
the best army being Of
little use without q
nrouar covnmisaariof
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20
ADDING THE VEGETABLES.

are ever 30 many other forms which they. as
we'll a. turnips, onions, &C., are made TO o.
sumo.
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Accordingly there II urgent demand for some
sort Of provender that is at once highly con-
centrated and very nutritious. This want has
so far been met that in future provisions for
10000 men for ten days can be carried in five
bullock wagons. Or each soldier may put into his
haversack sustenance for six days, the weight
Of which would only be one pound and a half.
The National tribune., 1892-10-20
THE DEACONESS.
Deaconess Work in Cincinnati-The Eliza
beth Gamble DeacOness Home.

Since the dedication of the Elizabeth Gamble
Deaconess Home on the 10Th Of December,
1885, the work has been steadily growing in
public favor and in ability 10 do good.
At present the Home has 33 Deaconesses,
who cheerfully and prayerfully have given
their lives to this great movement.
Under the management of the Deaconess
Home Association Christ Hospital was opened
Juno H. 1889. Since that time $50 patients
have been treated-many Of them being charity
patients-and perhaps no higher compliment
could be paid its management and the tender
ness of its nurses than is shown by the fact
that one woman, living at distance and
previously afflicted, has returned the third time
TO the hospital for treatment.
Our medical staff consists Of over 30 of the
best surgeons specialists, and physicians in the
city, and some of the best cases of surgery and
special treatment ever done in Gin ;innati have
been accom- lished within its walls
Our nurses, trained of heart and hand, while
bringing practical and theoretical knowledge
to their work, have also learned Of Jesus. The
mark and seal of his character is upon them.
and many patients have gone out from Chrisps
Hospital healed in body and new creatures in
Christ Jesus
In the hospital, too. Deaconesses are trained
who go throughout the city visiting and care
ing for the sick poor. Often they must make
demands on the Homo for food clothing, and
medicine for tie lonely. neglected sufferers to
whom they minister.
The visiting Dcaconess goes from house to
house and responds promptly to the cry of
need whether il comes in the name of humanity
or as a spiritual counsellor, but all that she
does is done 40 seeing Him who is invisible.
A number Of our Deaconesses work for
churches. experimenting the work Of the Pas
tor. Aside from this, two mission points in the
city are wholly under the control of the Dea-
conesses who conduct here evangeistic services
mothers meetings, girls meetings boys meet
ings, kindergarten and industrial schools.
One of our Deaconesses gives her entire time
to visiting those in prison, and much good has
been ccomplisled through her labors
We have also paper, " The Labors Of Love-"
which is published monthly, and is devoted en-
tirely to Dcaconess work.
Our Deaconesses work without salary, asking
only support, and cheerfully give their all of
time, strength, and prayers to those who need
their ministry. The struggle for food, raiment,
money-the great fountainiead of much Of the
worlds wcariness-is not part of the life Of the
Deaconess. She knows well that she will be
cared for. and so with a heart from self set Free
she gives her entire time and thought to those
in need. Her selfsacrifce. her gentle healing,
and her gospel of kindly deeds, gives her
open sesame TO the hearts that she would win
for Christ.
Our new home on Mt. Auburn will afford us
ample accommodations, and we hope with an in
creasng number of workers TO enter new fields
of usefulness, and take up other forms of hui
name and religious activity.
Mrs. FLORENCE s. WILSON,
Superintendent.