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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16

NNICheB.
A match scratcher Is made by gluing to
the back of a card. four by five inches. a
piece OF sandpaper. The card IL made of
heavy water-color paper. with ragged edges,
and finished by ribbon to hang 1t UP by.
little remembrance that will be appre-
ciated by those who wear glasses Is an eye
glass wiper. They are usually made Of
chamois. A piece Of tan or any of the del
icate tints in which 1t now comes. four by
six inches. is scalloped out around the edge
Two pieces of the undyed channels or fan
mel. three by five inches, are also scalloped
pen write the verse:
The world will never seem quite right
Unless you keep Your glasses bright"
These things can be fashioned by little
fingers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16

Finally, one thinks. well. as long an I nav,
smashed that bill. might as well spend tn
y. nos OF AZ and make Ii up by the practice
OF extra economies tomorrow and next dav
linus tney come here. They saunter In ~
thousn perfectly aware that the establish.
eas - slao 10 see them They stand be.
Iore me glass to remove their coats. ana
survey Their images as they DO. Did you
ever notice what . passion men have re-,
mirrors! You know that no barbershop ma
saloon can do business without an ahunaar,
STOCK OF mirrors. 50 that the patrons of ths
pace can keep themselves ever In view,
Then they take on their hats, ana give ths
hair and mustache q few loving touches
Whiie disgloving they win look around the
establishment to see who they know and 10
know who sees them. One Of the strikin
male eccentricities which I have noticed h
tnat q man, although he may not VISIT Z
place semi-annually. when he does come
desires to have everybody think that he n
q habitue OF the place and on thorouen
terms with everybody connected with II"
All OF which makes the reporter sad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16

A pretty hanging cushion can be made of
velvet, lace and ribbon. The colors of the
one here Illustrated are emerald. green and
yellow A circular pad eight inches in
diameter Is covered on one side with the vel
vet. and on the other with yellow silk. Elk
tending diagonally over the velvet is a wide
band Of gold embroidery, and around the
edge Is a narrow row of fancy gold gimp.
A hounce of lace eight inches deep around
the lower half of the cushion is caught up
at both sides with loops and ends Of wide
yellow satin ribbon. The cushion is hung
to the wall by means of a twisted rope of
the ribbon. with huge bow at the top to
hide the hook.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16

The dimensions Of the cravat box are
twenty-five inches long, five and a half
wide and three high. The work-box IL
eight inches square and four inches high,
and the letter-box ten by seven inches, and
four high.
Pretty Work Bag,
A very pretty work-bag is made of one
yard Of light-blue silk and an embroidery
hoop, six inches in diameter.
Sew the selvege edges Of the silk to-
gether, and turn down at one end three
inches for heading. running in an extra
row of stitching three-quarters Of an inch
from the edge Of the hem for a shir string.
Three and half inches from the other
end sew the silk around the hoop Run a
gathering thread along the edge, and draw
1t up tight to form the bottom of the bag,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16

Novelty picture frames are of leather, very
rich and ornamental in appearance. The
most elaborate are large with a fanciful
brass frame work all around the edge The
opening for the picture is usually a little
above the center and the space below Is re-
served for decoration.
Lighter and more delicate in appearance,
however, are those Of glass. Directly under
piece Of glass, seven by eight inches, is
placed piece of water-color paper the same
size, having in the center a circular opening.
usually formed by painted wreath of
flowers. Inside the ring the paper il seal
loped out around the petals and makes the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16

Imaginable 10 made of ribbon. Around an
embroidery hoop. five inches in diameter.
wind narrow pink or blue picot-edged rib
bon closely. covering It completely. Across
the center Of the hoop stretch two rows of
the ribbon. two inches apart, and where
they join on to the sides cover with punches
of loops. All around the outside Of the
hoop sew to the ribbon, at intervals Of one
inch, tiny silver bells, pals. lanterns, etc.
They will Jingle most musically every time
the loop is moved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16

A pretty portfolio or blotter can be COW
cred outside with either chamois leather or
linen. In making articles of this kind glue
Is used instead OF the needle and to be sat
isfactory they must be very exact and neat.
1t IL good plan to have the cardboard that
is used as a foundation for these things cut
into the required dimensions by machinery
| at the shop where 1t is purchased.
To make a portfolio like the one here
shown It is necessary to have four pieces
Of cardboard. nine inches wide by ten
inches long, and three layers Of sheet wad-
ding the same size.
Place a piece Of the covering for the out
side, nineteen and a half inches wide by
twelve long. on the table. On each half OF
this lay a piece OF the wadding. and on the
wadding two pieces Of the cardboard, leav-
ing about one-quarter of an inch Of space
between. Glue the edges of the outside
material over the pasteboard pressing the
corners perfectly fiat with a warm iron.
Cover one of the remaining pieces Of card
board in the same manner with silk. Next
cover q large triangular piece of crinoline
with the silk, and glue over the lower left
hand corner. to form q pocket. Cover a
strip Of crinoline four inches wide in the
same way and glue across the top. Cover
three small triangles Of crinollne with silk
and glue one over each corner Of the re-
naming piece Of cardboard. These hold
the sheet of blotting paper.
Glue the pieces with the pockets over the
left-hand half or the outside. and the other
over the right-hand side. Fold over and
place under q heavy weight until thor
oushly dry. Decorate the cover in any
manner desired
Made From a Cigar Box.
Boxes are used almost exclusively in
place Of the fiat cases SO long in vogue.
They are all covered with linen, in the del
icate art shades. and lined with silk Of
contrasting tint.
One Of the prettfest IDEAS Was n cigar
box These are tedious, but not at all diff
cult to make. In Its construction four
pieces Of pasteboard. ten by five and a
half inches, four pieces I'VE and a half by
four inches. and four pieces ten by four
inches. Cover two of each with silk and
two with linen as directed for portfolio
Glue those covered with linen to the cor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16
PREPARE FOR XMAS.
Some Suitable Gifts and How to
Make Them.
WHEN MONEY Is SCARCE
Ingenuity and a Little Work Will
Answer.
TO REMEMBER FRIEN
TO REMEMBER FRIENDS.


OW THAT 1NV1S1.
BILE hands have be-
gun to paint fantas-
tic scenes upon oul
window panes, and
there Is a pleasant
crispness in the at
mosphere. we car
better realize that
winter is at hand.and
the holiday season,
with its delightful all
of mystery and prep
aration, rapidly ap-
preaching.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16
Fan bag.

A lovely fan bag is made OF ribbon. and II
simplicity itself. Fringe out each end Of a
yard and a half Of ribbon. four inches wide.
TO q depth Of one and one-half inches. dou-
bic. and sew together the edges. Cut small
slashes about an inch below the fringe. and
run IN narrow ribbon or cord, the same
color as the bag, to draw up with. II ex-
pert with the paint brush. a long graceful
spray of flowers or some appropriate little
Nsrss gives a beautifying touch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16
Mat for Lamps.

Now that lamps are used so extensively,
lamp mats are called into great requisition.
The prettiest are made Of tinted channels,
and require a circular piece. twelve inches
in diameter. Two and one-half inches from
the edge. mark of a second circle. and three
inches from the second draw a third Slash
the edge at intervals of one-eighth of an
Inch, to the first circle, to make a fringe.
Decorate as illustrated. with pansies or
bachelor buttons between the second and
third rings. and outline the divisions made
with gold or dark paint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16

0 S y c H AN EN-
tent has the mystery
Of the ancient mound
builders been cleared
away by the recent
Investigations Of the
bureau of ethnology
that 1t is actually
known what tribes of
Indians constructed
many of those works,
which are scattered
to the number OF hun
dreds of thousands
over the greater part
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16

Ptncushions are larger than ever and
fairly smothered in lace and ribbons. The
best size for bureau is about eight inches
square. They are stuffed very hard and
full. and all around on the seam Is shirred
O very full ruffie of lace three inches wide
Loops Of narrow ribbon the color Of the
cushion ornament each corner. The mat.
four inches square. usually of lace or OPEN
work embroidery. is also surrounded by a
full rufIle of the lace and so placed on the
cushion that the straight sides Of the mat
cross its corners
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16

According to the reporters notes an
another portion Of the conversation. susan
had further expressed her opinion of men.
and especially of men with q salary OF IA
a week, who made believe they were million
aires.
In this conversation Susan said: s.If there
is one thing above another that makes me
tired, It's these six-dollar-a-week dudes who
try to throw on SO many Tugs You'd think
to see EN-. they owned the earth. buyine
beer for each other and coming in hers
an spending hours fixing themselves before
the glass, and trying to firt with MS girls
class" va ~
Inc orator let out a notch ana put the
honoMins In Ettas mouth:
why 90 these young men, with salaries
y, SIX ooliars per week. come here?' asked
Let me tell you" answered Eta. He
starts OUT after the close OF day with a firm
TSsoi'e 10 keep his ducats in his pocket
ne meets companion. They say they are
sau 70 see each other. but 1 don't believe
II ahe1r greeting is apt to be very demon
sTauVe ana hearty. because IL is thought to
pe "orioiy way, and this Is the proper
capeF. Then they like to do this to attract
Dystanders and give out the impression that
they are men of wide acquaintance One in
oroer TO have the other say OF him that he
Is genial, generous and good fellow, says
Lsrs have something" They take IT,
Another round evens up the score II is
nara matter for them to break away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-16
Interesting Relics From Far Back in
Prehistoric Times.
MAI. POWELL TALKS OF THEIR ORIGIN,
Strange Things Found in These
Ancient TumuIi.
CURIOUS CONTENTS OF CAVES,
Written for The Evening Star.

SUCH AN EX-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-10-08

and am tired OF them All. I'm sioh OF
African fsvers and 1ndian tigers and
American bcanties. 90 I'm giving Eng
land turn. England seems panning
out better just now, butt wish to heav-
en- / had never come herer' The last
words broke from him with curious
energy.
Brown sighed. How tine young man
had changedl What had become OF tho
frank. happy boy who had enjoyed his
life 50 thoroughly and made such fear
full hash Of the Latin verbs? Dead and
gone--bufied under the pitiless weight
of IL years OF life.
There's something troubling the boy, :"
thought Brown, who still considered
himself In the light of mentor TO the
young man.
Hastings was certainly i'll at ease. His
manner was restlessl his eyes shifted un-
comfortably before Browns kind look.
John laid his hand gently on his arm.
Something's wrong. Harry, my lad.
What is itY'
Harry started and stared uneasily I'M
der the others touch. His brown cheeks
turned crimson. Hehung his head shame
facedly.
Eyes, something's wrong" he said,
looking down confusedly at the Persian
carpet. Pm in u mess. When is fell
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-10-08
rnE LARonsr SHOW ON bal nrn
Coming In AliIts Entircty--The 22d
seuson ofseils Brothers Enormous
United Shows.

The great outdoor field Of tented en-
terihlnment Is now substantially 0ccu-
pied by two inanhgements. and Sells
BrolherB are equal partners IN the
dirinon. In fact, Ia tho exclusive pos
session ~ many rare creatures and noted
ish quality from the colossal tents
their visit to Fort Worth on Monday,
Oct, o, Il surprisingly rich in wel-found.
ed promises Of elaborate and enjoyable
entertainment. The Roman HlppOdr0,ne,
Wild Moorish Caravan and Spectacular
Pilgrimage TO Mecca; enormous heuag-
erie, Triple Circuses, Tropical Aquarium,
Royal japanese Troupe, Circus Of the
Sahara, Ayiary, Caravan Of trained AMI.
mails, Arabian Nights Entertainments,
and Superb Fairyland Street Parade,
contain more than enough strange
fights, thrilling races, sensa tional acts
and glowing psgeanta for whole carDi-
val week, Nor does mere quantity ban
performers, they bold FIRST place, aud
Such features MS the pnir Of I.iilputlan
Cattle. the Flock OF Ostrlchos. tho Hair.
lcRs Horse and the pair Of giant Hippo
potami are not 10 be found elgewhcre.
The coliseum contests are of the most
exciting character, the performances
phenomenal. and the fun epidemic
Make ready for a glorious holiday. Elk
curslon rates on all railroads.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-10-08

Tho Militar Wochenblatt mentions an
invention for finding the wounded on
the battlefield. It consists Of .alescopio
tubular pole, about 80 yards long when
fully extended, with gas or kerosene or
electric light at tho top, II is made Of
aluminium and kept steady by three or
four thin wire cords, large white re-
Hector being placed above the Light. 1t
is said to Light up large extent OF
ground most eiSoetually and in q man
nor much more sSrviceablo than that of
an ordinary searchlight.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-10-08
rhe vle. rre.Iaen... oAnals.,loL..

The desk in the vice presidents room
at the capitol looks very desolate during
recess Of the senate, and tho space that
used to be taken up by the large silver
tray, candlestioks and writing outfit
which had been on tho doslS for four
years seemed lArger while It was vacant.
1t was a very handsome OUTFIT, and ac-
cording to time honored custom was
presented to Mr.. Horton by special or
der from the senate. During the recess
tho sergeant-at-arms went shopping and
purchased new desk furniture, which
four years henco will become the prop
erty of Mr.. Stcvenson. kate Fields
Washington.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-10-08

Be bravo for you both and point out your
duty to you? Wen, is she in London
nowy-
Eyes"
''And you see her often;'
Nearly every day"
And her husband-what does ho
think Of thisy'
II have never seen him. She won't
even tell mo who or what he is-and l
don't care-it's all the better. It's bad
business, Brown, and | wish to God /
was out Of It."
Then get ont of IL, Harry. It's in
your own hands. Leave England az
once. 1t is your only chance
The young man bent his head on his
hand and groaned.
81 can't can't love her. And she
is so lonely and unhappy 1t would be
brutal to leave her all alone with that
husband of hers"
as he unkind to herg'
"oh, she never says that, but-but she
implies good deal, don't you know. Sha
never loved him, you soc. though she has
tried hard to do her duty. He is slow
and dull and embarrassing and all tina.
sort of thing--a regular old buffer,
suppose. Poor grill She says her life
would be miserable without me. How
can leave herr
Then where will this endH Oh, my
boy, where arc you drifting tor
"The divorce court, suppose" said
Harry recklessly. "Some day imagine
we shall make bolt of it-and them
And then you will realize what it Is
to ruin three lives. II you love this
woman, You will give her up"
81 do love her. but won't give her
upw burst out Harry.
ITS no use preaching, old man; I'm
not good enough; can't rise to the prac-
tice."
John Brown was silent few moments,
thinking. He pitiod the young man.
What could he do to save him? A sudden
thought struck him-Harry had never
had ahappy home. During his wander.
ing existence he could have seen but lit
tie of domestic life. What could he
know Of the sacredness of the tie be.
tween husband and wife--the tie that hs
was doing his best to break Who could
tell but that glimpse into happy homo
might arouse some of the latent good in
him.
Look here, Harry" said Brown alb.
ruptly, I'm not going to preaoh--I see
it's no uss. Come home to dinner with
me instead and see my wife. The very
sight of good woman and happy
wife is good for man IN your frame 81
mind. Come and talk to Alice. She /,
the best medicinal can recommend YOU"
Harry started.
81 didn't know you were married,
Brown; pom my word didn't. Happy
manp
John smiled-a smile of trust and hap
piness that lit up his rugged face into
positive beauty.
II am happy man-thanks to Alice.
When think of my own good fortune in
having such wife, it makes me very pitt
full to you poor bachelors
He took out his watch-a large gold
timepiece as absolutely reliable as him
self
Half past 1--WE dine at Z. Come,
Hastings. 1t doesn't take more than 20
minutes to get to Curzon street. Aristo.
cratic neighborhood, isn't 1t? l dare say
you have often driven past our house
Bijou house, and gem of place it Is!
II there are two things am proud of,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-10-08

they are my wife and my house. You
arc not going to do any more writing,
Harry We shall only just be in time
for dinner"
Harry Hastings was standing at his
desk busily arranging papers, and It was
quite q perceptble time before he an
swered without turning his head.
VERY sorry, but really can't come
tonight. 1.-Two an engagement. Some
other time shall be delighted to make
your wife's-acquaintance.
Brown was quite distraught that even.
ing. His thoughts wandered to his old
pupil with tiresome persistency. He
hardly noticed that Alice wore a new
and bewitching tea gown. He did not
see that though her eyes were fixed on
her book she never turned page.
Alice, too, was distraught, but pres.
emily she yawned and looked up at her
husband with slightly unaniable ex.
precision on her calm. fair face.
"What on earth are you thinking Of,
John1 Do you know that you are very
dull companion this evening"
John started out OF his reverie.
cam l, dearest? know I'm dull old
fellow. ! was thinking Of my old pupil,
Harry Hastings. I've often talked to
you about him. you know, and IL you re-
member met him last week in the
city,
"Yes, remember" said Alice indiffer-
entity, picking up the book which had
nlipped from her hand. well, why
poor Harry HAstingsi thought he was
q very rioh young man"
"He Ia very unhappy man just now.
Hes got into an unfortunate entangie-
ment with married woman
Really, did he tan you soD'
Yea, he told me. II appears he INST
her years ago in India"
"And who is the woman
He refused TO tell me. and he waa
right. Whoever sho may DO, pity her
land him"
He took his wifc's pretty hand In his
and looked at her fondly.
"Ah. Alice, If there were more women
like you the world would DO a very diff
ferent place"
Sho drew her hand quickly away--a
anddon dnsh OF color on her pale cheeks.
Don't DO foelihh. John. You run my
rings into me. We are not on our honey.
moon
REoNa. f.lt = iztna nidIlid--
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-10-08

Harry Hastings looked up from his
letters with bright smile OF welcome.
Here you are at last, Brown. Aw-
fully glad to see you" He put away
his unfinished letter with q curious look
of confusion on his handsome face. 81
Il was Just writing toto her, you
know"
"And who is she7 Who is the woman
"Ah, that's my seoret-and hers, (" said
the young man. ~ have come sense Of
honor, you know, though don't suppose
you will think can have much of that
about me when tell you I'm in love
with married woman. You are 80
much better than most fellows, you
know, that don't expect much pity
from you. old man."
John Brown sighed.
~ am sorry for you, my lad, and for
her. Does she love your
''She tells me so.
How long has this been going orr
Harry shifted restlessly In his chair.
'Oh, for yearsl I'll tell you all about
1t from the beginning. l met her out in
India ages ago when she was lovely
girl of II, and tumbled head over ears
in love with her. and she with me. She
tells me now she has always loved me.
If had proposed to her at once, it would
have been all right, but--but 1t does
seem plunge for fellow to bind him
self for life when he's only one and
twenty, and-Rnd funked it. ! was a
whole week making up my mind to pro-
and hrAar.. huI g 7
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-10-08

A dinner party in tho pnburbs ono
evening last week was brought to sum
mary ending by tho entrance Of largo
sized bat into tho room, which swooped
down over the table. causing sueh scat.
tering OF the fair sex, including tho host
ess, as an earthquake could scarcely
have accomplished. Tho innocent CARGO
Of oil this disturbance sought rofuge In
tho upper folds Of the window draper
ies' whence 1t was impossible 10 dislodge
IT, and as the ladies persistenly refused
to return to the dining room while the
intruder held possession there the re-
manning courses were served informally
In the library to the scornful amusement
OF the men. One Of the latter Is report
ed as saying, And yet women consider
themselves our equals and want to voter
Boston Saturday Gazette.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-10-08

Brown had seen light in Harry's
window, and convinced that the man
was lying according TO orders pushed
his way past him and went quickly up
stairs. He opened the door gently. The
room was in confusion. The table was
strewn with papers. On the floor lay q
portmanteau, strapped and labeled.
Harry was sitting at his desk busily
writing. He started up with IN eKcla-
nation ns John entered, his cheeks turn
ing from red to white and from white
10 red again.
Brown, you herol thought He
broke of with gasp, staring at John
with as horror stricken face AZ though
he had been a ghost.
Brown glancedquickly from the young
mans pale, changing face to the port
mnnteau and from the portinanteau to
tho scattered papers on table and floor.
$50 you've made tho last plunge, Har-
ry. You are going tonight with her"
Harry had recovered himself tribe.
He plunged his hands into his pockets,
looking doggedly down at his pointed
bootsi
YES, I'm going tonight with her."
And where tor
paris"
Brown spurned the portmanteau with
his foot
"To Paris---and where elser To the
devil, Harry To ruin, to disgrace, to
shame, and you are dragging her with
your
81 know it, but its too late now to
think of that"
ut is not too late. Save yourself; save
her"
"She doesn't want TO DO saved. She
loves me, / toll you"
Now, perhaps. But how long viii
that love last when she realizes what
she is and what you areY How can she
love you whom she remembers that you
have betrayed another man; that you
have ruined his life. made his home des-
olateI And your Can yor love a wom-
an capable of such baseness? Love
founded on insratitude and crime can
not last. And when love has gone, what
have you left2 You cannot honor or re-
spect one another. Each must feel how
fAo Aho Olhci hts W iht Will btNoiut al
your Oh, Harry, my dear boy, for Gods
sake think before you face such fu-
turer
Harry turned hercely away.
~ have thought Of It all. I've thought
till TN nearly mad. l know my future
Tea damned future. and deserve 1t.
Why did you como here. Brownl Inever
meant to 500 you again. don't deserve
your pity or inteVostl don't dessrveit,
l tell you'll For heavens sake goi You
don't knowi You don't lnowl You arc
driving mo madi You are torturing mel"
Great drops etood out upon the young
mans forehead. His face was hvid.
IF had only met Jon three months
ago. before saw her, ! should have been
saved. II had only met your wife.