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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-22

1he more the SITUATION was discussed the more
the public voice was heard to sound the praise
of Col George Washington, reiterating his
especial fitness to command the Virginia forces
to be raised for the protection OF the settle
ments. 1t was no secret to the governor, his
council and the assembly why Col Washington
had resigned his commission and that he would
not again serve unless his rank could be as
sured and respected The assembly. therefore.
in directing the raising OF troops and in pro.
viding for their support had this point also
before them. The governor could not be in
different to the facts under the new law and
appointed Washington, August IA, 1755. colonel
Of the Virginia forces to be Immediately raised
for the building OF forts and the protection of
the frontier, with the peculiar compliment of
leaving to him the selection Of his own field
officers
Seeing no probability that he could be uu-
pleasantly interfered with on the score OF rank
in his command of the forces, Washington ac-
cepted and served with ability until, with the
assistance Of the Forbes expedition in l758, in
which be bore q conspicuous part, the French
were compelled to abandon Fort Duquesne.
The early military career OF Washington has
been dwelt upon with s3me minuteness because
it was the formative period OF his character.
These were the years in which he was study
ing. in a practical way. the art Of war and the
power and influence Of armies under the con-
troll of statesmen in gliding the political insti-
buttons OF q country.
Washington had always advocated aggressive
measures against the French and Indians, SO
that the result Of the campaign gave him great
satisfaction. Feeling that his work was done
in that direction he. soon after resigned his
commission.
Hrs MARRIAGE.
For nearly year he was betr othed to Mrs.
Martha Gusts, and was married to her esrly in
January. l75e. settling down at Mount Vernon
shortly after 70 the enjoyment Of domestic life
and the pursuits Of an enlightened aericultur-
ist. He was then In the unconscious plenituds
OF his splendid powsrs. his character formed
and recognized by the leadtug men OF his day.
| Heucsforth Washingtoa = 70 b. viewed =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-22

The points of the agreement as understood
by Washington and his officers were that they
should surrender the fort, be allowed to retire
to the settlements. leaving their stores, except
the artillery, powder and military accouter-
ments, which were to be destroyed and their
personal effects secreted until they could be
sent for. as all their horses having been killed
or lost IN the engagement, they had at present
no means Of transportation. Furthermore
they should give their word that no attempt
should be made to settle on his Christian
majestys territory for the space of a year, and
lastly all the French prisoners taken should be
returned For the faithful performance of
these things Capt Van Braam and Capt Stobo
should be held by the French Us hostages 1t
was Washington's expectation that the prison.
ers would be promptly forwarded to tine french
and the liberation OF the hostages would speedily
follow.
But Gov. Dinwiddie had other views. and. to
the modification Of Washington, would not
carry cut this stipulation, 80 that the hostages
were detained and finally sent TO Canada as
prisoners OF war, and only after many years
confinement either escaped or were liberated
when the French were driven from her Ameri-
can provinces The expedition proved mis-
cradle and Notifying failure, but from no
| want OF enterprise, courage or perseverance
ON the part of the brave and laborious detach-
meat under Col Washington, but from the
want of military knowledge, Acknowledgement
and meddesomeuess Of the governor and his
advisers and the inefficient and neglected. com
Inisszry Of ammunition and supplies. The de-
feated forces under Col. Washington marched
out Of Fort Necessity with the honors of war,
their regimentai colors flying and urums beat
ing, but chagrinsd- fatigued and hungry, and
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1892-12-20
BY MRS. WILLIAM KING.

not SO fortunate as ourselves, writes Ed
ward W. Box, in the Christmas number
of The Ladies' Home Journal. Our duty
first is to those dearest and nearest to
us; then to our friends. But let us take
just one step beyond. No matter how
heavy we may think our own burdens,
there are always those who are far more
heavily burdened than ourselves. We are
apt to think, at times, that no one can be
more afflicted than we are, that none are
called upon to bear what we are bearing.
But, my friends, there are those whose
feet tread paths compared to which our
own are paths Of luxury; there are toll
ers whose toll we know not; there are
anguiShed ones to whose anguish we are
strangers There are homes in which
the sunlight Of kindness rarely enters.
And they are not in the districts Of pow
erty, either. There are homes into which
a simple toy, one flower. a single book,
sent on Christmas morning, would I'll the
day with happiness. We all like to be
remembered, and with whom is rcmem-
brance Sweeter than those whose friends
are few?
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Tho Speed of steamers.

From The New York sun.
10 tb, Editor of The f;un-Sir: That the city
Of Paris averaged 2O70 knots on her last trip
is utterly false. This is in fact nearly twenty
four miles an hour, an unhcard-of speed for
transatlantic steamer.
October 21st, 1S32.
Incomprehcnsible ii may seem TO our
corr aspondent, it is nevertheless true. The
CITY of Paris did in fact, average 20. 10 knots
sea miles or geographical miles. an hour
throughout her last trip, or nearly twenty
four statute or land miles. an hour, such us We
measure on the railroad train. That is not
oil of it. either. on the day she logged $50
miles (nauticaD she averaged upwards of u Ia
knots or nearly ri IL land lubbcr miles.
Next year when the Campania comes out,
we will see ship intended to average twenty
one knots or more all the way across the At
lantic She will naturally be capable OF doing
10 or % IL knots for squirt, or about TWEEN
ty-six land miles an hour. If our doubling
friend feels a little bewildcred at this r9vela-
ton we can tell him something that van put
him to sleep completely. y German torpedo
boat has exhibited a speed of - knots an
hour. or. in a rough figure. 81 land miles!
The things that modern science has done on
the ocean are astounding
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out at the elbow, giving a triangular effect
to the whole The skirt is very wide and
falls out in folds round the bottom like
ruific.
The skirt must have more notice, for it is
being quite extensively worn, has been sent
to New York as the newest skirt novelty,
and has been adopted even by the London
tailors. 1t may be gored or it may be
straight, but it is very full at both top
and bottom, and is laid at the back in side
plats which extend well round onto the
hips. The front is fitted with short cores.
1t is short skirt that just brushes the
ground. Width at bottom is three yards
and one-third. The effect of fulncss is
nnn.;sts Of NAVY nnraIIeI rows rows" e ss
round the skirt from six to fourteen inches
high or SO, and causes the skirt to fril out
round the bottom somewhat stffly. The
trimming may be of bias folds of the cloth,
each headed by a ma trow gimp, or it may be
half inch pipngs of velvet; or it may be
wide galoon or spaces of velvet edged
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The Christrn ~ Bells.


o, Christmas bells, so sweet, your yearly
herald sing;
OF iov and peace and mirth, meet for the
Christmas tide.
Float out to earth and sea and sky. glad
some ring,
To reach the hearts Of rich and poor. and
there abide.
ITO us king is born" ring out. ring OUT
sweet bells.
The story old yet new, of light and love for
all.
Spread forth the joyous melody that comfort
ingly tells
To saddened, burdened hearts, the Sav1or's
restful call,
o. Christmas bells, SO sweet your yearly
herald sing:
Ring out till every cry is lulled to peaceful
sleep;
Rouse the sad world TO life and hope and
strength anew,
For time is fleeing past ns, and Christmas
tide to keep
Needs generous souls and gladsome hearts
and helpful hands, not fear.
O. Christmas bells so sweet, your yearly
herald sing!
VIVIAN WHITEHEAD.
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FREAKS AND CHANGES OF FASHION
Suggestive Hints-Fashionnble COlor-Ai
Story Of Princess Louise.

Suggestive Hints-Fashionnble Color-As
Story Of Princess Louise.
Copyrighted by The Constitution.
Paris, December 1O.-A brand new kink
in bows is called ''donkey's ears" Some
folks would say these ears symbolic we'll
the genius of fashion. That is the reason
l put them at the head Of my letter. But
perhaps they are mistaken. At any rate
the donkey ears bow is very chic, which is
the principal thing to know concerning it.
1t consists of a knot and two ends shaped
like ears, and both pointing upward at ex-
actly the same angle in opposite directions.
Sometimes there is but one ear, as when
a belt ends with a buckle and tab. But
whether one or two they must stand up,
as if one turns down the effect is gone. If
yo1 demand what difference the >ange
makes can only refer you back to the two
pigs you used to draw on your slate IN
childhood, representing respectively good
luck and bad luck. The first had Isl sn1 on
them drooped. The effect is absolutely diff
ferent. Down dropping lines are melan-
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1892-12-20
Christmas Greetings.

The echo of our last years Merry
Christmas and happy new year, still
seems reverberating in our ears and yet
Christmas greetings are again the order
of the dav. Another cycle of twelve feet
ing months has past, and we come to wish
YOU all the blessings and happiness that
ChriStmas-tide brings with 1t. To many
it brings joy, to very many it brings
only sad reflections and pain and sorrow,
for those whose lot in life it is to be
poor feel more acutely their condition by
comparison ut this season than at any
other during the year. l have OFTEN
thought how much suffering could be ale
Waited and how many homes made happy,
if the custom of making Christmas gifts
were reversed; if instead of tho rich
giving to the rich, every person of means
would give to the poor One single gift
usually given TO Il rich friend would feed
a poor family for n week, Think OF the
elegant cut glass and silver that is given
at this seasOn-how many little bodies
could re warmly clad and bare feet shod
with the amount paid for each article
but L did not intend to preach sermon
only to wish each and every one of my
readers Il merry Christmas and happy
new year. believing that one and all Will
remember that only true happiness comes
from making others happy.
Christmas should be the home festival
because the coming Of Christ has changed
altogether the position of woman and
has mt in their DrOner light the riyhtS
of childhood. Henceforth the wife and
mother Is the chief figure in every home
and a little child is i'll the midst thereof.
THE gift of gifts is love, and there is
no other in the world that can hide its
lack or make its Scantiness."
"A child's hand is SO small that a tiny
present will fill it
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S--, tofI,,oy'G A,pnaif.t ynent.

Albany. n. Y. December 12.-Miss Sn-
san 3. Anthony. Of Rochester. The We'll
known woman suffrage advocate, was 'ouay
school by Governor Flower.
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Christmas Presents.

The beautiful articles shown for the
holiday season have never been so NUM-
erous before, or in greater variety.
In visiting the jewelry stores we have
various and dainty articles to select from.
Spoons are always IL welcome gift; and
sets are often made up of odd spoons.
Fruit spoons used for eating oranges or
ShaddOck are in many styles. Some have
a deeply pointed but curved tip Others
with a saw edge. Then there are sugar,
salt and jelly spoons of various kinds and
berry spoons deep and wide, and spoons
with perforated bowls. There is IN en-
tircly new gravy spoon which is made III
the shape of a long tablespoon and has
n silver peg placed about three inches
from tire bowl to prevent the slipping Of
the spoon into the gravy dish.
There are many new styles in silver
forks-oyster dinner, ice cream, a combi-
nation spoon and prongs. but the berry
fork is the newest of all. Fancy forks
are much used for asparagus, sardines,
salads, etc.
We saw many fancy articles for gifts.
all in solid silver-nutmeg graters, silver
cases not over two inches in length for
court plaster, beautiful tortoise shell pins
with silver filagree heads, for the hair,
bonnet pins lovely kid and leather purses
and card eases with silver clasps and
many other beautiful gifts.
In the book stores are many volumes of
not only standard works, but gift books,
books for the young people and children
that entertain and really surprise you
when told how reasonably they can be
bought. There is no reason these days
why people should not have books. For
simple gifts, there are lovely calanders,
laundry lists pcn-wipers and many other
cute and dainty things.
One is almost dazzled in the crOckery
stores The china is more beautiful than
ever before. Sets with hundreds of pieces
come in Dresden. Doultan, Limoges and
English royal Worcestershire are beyond
description. There are some beautiful
toilet sets in china, comprising pin, ring
and brush trays, puff and jewel cases,
cologne bottles and candlesticks Cases
are shown for holding bottles for yasaline
with shoppers and silver boxes that con-
tain silver curling iron and alcohol lamp;
indeed there is no end to the pretty
things displayed. Even though one does
not desire CT is able to indulge in such
luxurics, they like very much to hear
Of them, and one never tires of seeing
OF hearing of beautiful things in nature or
| art.
A Christmas Morning Thought.
hot f1,o 1n6n cd
Christmas giving, let us each and all at
the holiday time, bestow a portion Of
our bounties, however small on some one
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Henry Grndy.a SpcecIiea.

The demand for the great speeches of the
late Henry ". Grady has been so great
that L have compiled them in pamphlet
form aud am now prepared to send them
postpaid for 30 cents. No home in the
United States should be without them
They have been pronounced the greatest
and wisest speeches ever delivered by an
American patriot. Send 50 cents Stamps
taken) and get a copy. Address all orders
to II. j. KELLY,
Care Constitution, Atlanta, Ga.
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Public Embracing Is Unlawful.
From The Philadelphia Times.

May man embrace his wife in church?
Certainly not, says the magistrates of King
ston Thames. A man who had been
separated from his wife went to church at
East Nolesey the other Sunday and saw his
better half sitting in pew. After the SER
vice he went to her and placed his arm
around her waist For this act of affection,
the magistrates bound him over to keep the
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Fast Trip Across the Ocean.

At Quarantine. New York. December H.
The City of Paris, which arrived here this
morning from Liverpool. made the passage In
five days, eighteen hours and ffty-six min
utes. Among her passengers is Dick Burge.
the boxer. and Austin Gibbons. the light.
weight champion.
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;are Constitute
Exchange Lisf.

Mrs W. S. Smith, Zion, S. C.-HaS fine
peacock to exchange for SOW pig-Poland
China, Essex or Jersey preferred.
w. e. Mountain, Aubuy, Tex.-Ha a
fine banjo to exchange for a Webster'S
International Dictionary, or SCOTS works.
G.. A. Bell, Saratoga, n. C.-Wil cX-
change reading matter and oil paintings
for old United States and confederate
stamps.
r. e. Jones, Cowikee, Ala.-He has JON
quils and White hyancinths to exchange
for pink or purple hyacinths and wishes
to get canary bird.
Mrs. A. II. SOwell, Wallace, Ark.-Has
dried grasses, autumn leaves, moss and u
kOSS rug needle to exchange for Christ
mas gifts for children.
Miss f. NJ Hall, COrinth, Miss. Wishes
to exchange minstrel song and music book
for BaSini'S art of voice cultivation. Other
things for exchange. Write for particu-
lars
Miss Nora NewSom, Summerfeld Fla
Has red and white oleanders, rooted cape
jessamines and bridal lily to exchange for
double white hyacinths, Marechiel-Neil
and pink Duchess rose. Write for par
Gculars.
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choiy. Recall childS mouth when 1t cries,
or John Drew muStache.
This bow, the latest expression of Par
isian piquancy, is easy enough to make and
can be used anywhere a bow can be put.
IT. is the same sort of end that is seen
standing upright on hats. Loops also on
hats are made to stand up corncrwise 10
give the same effect. Therefore when you
make a hat bow be sure to keep these ears Ill
mind and you will give style to your triIn-
ming. But it is in the high belt of the
empire order that this bow has most effect.
1t is tied in front just under or on the
bust. 1t may be seen in one OF our illustrl-
tionS
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win sne correspondents Of this column please
address their letters TO 480 Courtland avenue,
and not 400 This is tho new number of my
house, and all letters must be addressed to No.
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Read and Remember.

We cannon advertise i'll this department
Several letters have been received this week
offering articles and mentioning a fixed price;
we leave out all such letters; do not object TO
simple exchanges, but other offers will be left
ut
Mrs. j. NJ. Deaton Hancock; Ga.-Will any
one reading The Constitution please give me
information where / can get an incubator and
give name Of best kind OF chickens for early
market and mode of raising most successfully.
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A Sister Rnidsyiue n CAS- 60 many W

A Sister, Reidsyille, y. CAS- many who
wish information on different subjects write
to The Constitution | have concluded to adopt
the same method to try and find out, if pos
Sihle, from some of the sisters how to set the
color III red flannel vests, so that they will
not stain from perspiration or from washing,
both of which are annoying, the former espe
cially. But for this. they are preferable to
the white ones as they are thicker and you are
more apt To get them all wool. l will appre
cate the kindness very much. l hope to be
able to return the favor i'll some way. Best
wishes TO the Kingdom.
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A Cough, Cold, or Sore Thr oat should not be
neglected. BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs are
simple remedy, and give prompt relief. 25c box
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CORRESPONDING FOE TEE KINGDOM
A Cosby Exchange of Views Among the
Ladies' for Themselves


NoTK-Letters written on both sides OF the paper
he Drintod.
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Miss II. +. Booth, Meridian, Miss.-Pcase
give me Il small space in this valuable corner
My brother, Benjamin II. Booth, was a pris-
oner of war at Rock Island, ILL.,, during the
latter part of 1864 and early part OF 1860
While there he collected quite number of
photos of his prison comrades He lived only
two years after the war, and since then
have kept the photos. 1t has often occurred
to me that probably the originals. or their
friends, would like to have them, but until l
became Il subscriber to the grand old Atlanta
Constitution, through whose columns so much
good is done and so much pleasure given, I
did not know how 10 communicate with them
A few have autographs attached. | will take
friends II they viii send me self-addresSed
Gnve!"pes The autographs are, Abraham
Steinheimcr, Atlanta, Ga; Jesse Ely. Nash
vile, Tenn; l.. Hogan, Ripley, Miss. Chnlles
II. Davis, Waiter J.. Porter Charles Wright
Mrs. c. L. Llpford, TruitIand Park Flu
Win you be Kind to inquire for me through
Woman's Kingdom the whereabouts of Miss
Homer, La, but in November. 1890, moved
to Pine BluG. Ark | have written to both
places three times inquiring for her. Each
letter has been advertised returned to me
saying, NO such person here"
\ short sojourn in Florida leaves the i'm
preston that il viii be the Italy Of America
the delightful sense that it is the resting
place for the tired spirits Of the earth.
Fruitland Park, as lis name implies. cxcels
as a fruit growing district me soil and
mild climate and water protection afforded
by the numerous lakes conGucc to the eminent
and successful growing of all semi-tropical
fruits. At the New Orleans exposition OF
1SS4-: ten citizens of Lake county were
awarded nineteen first premiums, and twelve
special premiums for fruit exhibited out of
siXty-two premiums won by the entire state.
Al the subtropc;u exposition in Jackson
in 1Ss9-90, one citizen of this town was
awarded the first premium and three gold
medals for exhibits, and also the grand VII
der medal of the American Pomological So
cety. Those seeking q winter residence, or
permanent home. will do well to take Il look
ut Fruitland Park. lnvalids suffering from
catarrh, hay fever, asthma, bronchitis, and
pulmonary diseases in their first stages, viii
fud the dry atmosphere of FruitIand Park
Il specific and cure as many here testify. I
travelled over Florida one whole year, and
finally selected this town for my permanent
home.
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CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE.
Gentlemen: an full Of confidence but not so
full ofist formerly. OF your loud ct shout
Dr. Ids ms Obesity pills. have induced sew
era OF the boys store 10 tnll with you
get your Obesity Pills: The pills sure remedy
dy peIsiE wca in munv ca5ns IS tho man cause
o. fa;. Armour. Mills and johnson have each reduced
% pounds with The Edison pills CHAS. s. KING.
Removes Obesity and Improves the Com
piexiGn.
Miss Susan Lee Mathews 243 Teacon Street, Boston
Mass: Since August 1st / hsN5 reduced my weight
about pounds per weef- have used An obesity
baud, bottles of obesity pills. wore the band or
hours each day My abdominal measure IS inches
less. The pia improve the conf ls1i0E and make the
skin OF tho face smooth and give II healthy color
Dr. EdiSou's Pills by two lady friends
Grs Thorndyk c sud Mrs. Mathews, of Arlington ST.
Measurement for the band is the largest part OF the
abdomen The bands cost 800 each Tor length up
inches but larger than Sc inches add 10
each additional inch. You can buy the
salt pills direct stores. or by mail
express. Or your druggist viii furnish tn m
T. POSITIVELY tho Only treatment that doesn't absolutely
seepre dieting and purgng others advertise mo diet
ing but after yOu pay your money yOu receive posi-
tlve instructions about starving.
PRICE OF FRUIT SALT, Sl.G0
PILLS $50 PER BOTTLE, or BOTTLES FOR $500.
Loring & Co, Agents for i. S.,
q Il 6 West I'D Street. New York City f Hamilton
Place Boston, Mass Il5 = state St. Chicago ILL.,
Send for our column article Obesity I'D edition
efI.mQ,uGd.l wlSt
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Mrs W. S. Smith, Zion, S. C.-Has fine
peacock to exchange for sow pig-Poland
China, Essex or Jersey preferred.
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w. e. Mountain, Aubuy, Tex. Has 1
fine banjo to exchange for Webster
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A Christmas Morning Thought.
Whatever tire mode selected for our
Christmas giving, let us each and all at
the holiday time, bestow a portion Of
our bounties, however small, on some one