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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-20

Out OF the misty musty past,
The future you NAV paint
And learn that soon the present ways
Must be considered quaint.
Just get the fashion paper file
The sixty-eights. or mines,
And there behold how woman fair
Will look in crinolines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-20
BON
M0ARCE e.
9@=CGEl]T
Sale Of MUSLIN
D N D ERW EA R .

Prices smashed to smith
Greens. Here is how II
came about: An over-zealous
manufacturer with heavy
overs.ock permitted US to
name almost our own fig
ures. Result is We are re-
failing Muslin Underwear at
the same prices other mer-
chants pay at wholesale.
While We will not limit
you we must reserve tho
right to refuse any buyers
who try to buy in large
quantities TO sell again.
The sale will begin in
the morning on our second
floor,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-20
SHOOTING STARS.

There is formidable Il tod you So crop
ripening in Kansas at present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-20

The offce-seeker cried, Il hope
There's naught prophetic in
The way the mercury goes down
Ere March's days begin.
''To me the cold day oft have come;
This fact my being srets;
The nearer we approach the Fourth,
The chillIer 1t gets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-20

What" said the inquiring young woman,
do you mean by a universal geniusY"
''Oh, said the artist rather scornfully, "a
universal genius Is an all-round amateur"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-20

"Grea: Scottr' $, id the man from Kansas
who sat in the theater near the big box party,
the legislature must be in session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-20
JuliiQS
lLaInSbuPgIl
Credit System.

Don't misunderstood us. We are
not dong an instailment business.
We cannot afford 70 do 80. for
We sell too low. The difference
between our prices and fh. pric..
at regular installment houses T.
about 20 per cent. which mean.
a hundred dollars on . furnitur.
bill Of Ave hundred. We will
not credit irresponsible persons
We are simply extending the
credit feature OF our business. and
are perfectly willing to grant
credit TO all persons OF good
standing residing in Washington.
We do this an accommodation.
ITS an accommodation for which
We expect no thanks. Herein IL
where our system differs from that
of instsllment houses rou dont
haze 70 gay sds0le cent More
beodase you bug on credit you
don't have TO ray a single cent
interest. That's where We are
peculiar 20 oHrselUss." Many
credit houses require you to sign
notes. agreements. kc-and charge
interest. IL we sell you your
promise IL as good as cash with
ns-goes just ss far.
Everything you need TO furnish
your house is here-every-hins TO
make home comfortable and invit-
ing. You won't ind larger
or better selected stock nor lowef
prices in America
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-20

"The weather's rather fresh, they say;
The choice OF words is nice;
But leaves Us guessing DER the way
Our weathers put on ice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-20

"Feetlites saws he is to have a salary of s2O0
a week as a star next season."
THAT" said the jealous professional. sis
probably one Of the stored earns you read
about"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-20

turers had been exhausted in the production Of
novelties Of all kinds. but it has not and never
will be. The Parasols introduced this season
are marvels Of artistic skill and inventive genius
and truly keeping with tho and
noted in all classes Of goods.
Our new Parasols for the spring and summer of 93
varied the types Of beauty they will shade.
There isn't shape or size or kind that should be here
that isn't. From = Silk Coaching at g. 90 to - nne
you wish.
However style is pretty much matter Of individual
taste 1t is business have all the proper
and yours to select what you like.
Among the high. class novelties land there is only
Of kind there is decided style and exclusive
ness-an individuality not to be found elsewhere
On this occasion shall aim to present to all who
honor with a call collection of PARAsoLs and
CARRIAGE SHADES which cannot fail to please as
they strictly hrstclsss in every respect and the
prices correct We wish it were little less difacult
to describe them-you get an idea however. from
the following:
surah silk Parasols. white and black chiffon trim
med-ribs covered with white silk-white handles.
All-over Crepe Parasols, red. white. black and
srsy-puffed top-rufde edes-ribs bound with
silk
India Silk Parasols white black and tan with
punches Of violets. wild roses and clover leaves
in rich colorinss-rufae on edge.
Figured Changeabls Silk Parasols. tans old rose
and navy blues-rufHe on edzs-handles carved.
Lace-trimmed PArasols. white and blsck-trans
parent borders-handles exquisitely carved.
Plain surah Silk Parasols. all colora
surah Silk Parasos. deep plaid borders or al-over
plaids.
Chansesble Silk Coaching Parasols, club handles.
eros Grain Silk Coaching Parasols, navy blue
white club sticks-entirely new.
Silk Sun Umbrellas. "a and 90 inch navy blue
garnet and brown-natursl wood handles.
Black Levsntins silk Carriage Shades, lined and
unlined.
Black surah Silk Carriage Shades. lined
Black Gross Grain SUI Carriage shadss. silk
lined
Black Lace-trimmed Carriage Shades. fine carved
handles.
Misses and Children . . arasols. all colors.
The display will represent all kinds. Let rs show
them to you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-20
944 La ave.

Owing to the extremely bad weather
last Friday and Saturday. which pre-
vented many Of our patrons from at
tending our SPECIAL Sale, we have
concluded to hold another Sale" Of
Groceries during the next three days
Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday.
Chance to lay in your supply Of Groceries
for Inauguration week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-26

BY the ruffians that swarmed thick as Au-
gust flies, finally grew as great black
guard as any of them" He felt the shud
der of the woman he held in his arms but
went bravely on. Il was ashamed TO write
often, and so my letters got few and fewer.
slid into the tricks of the gambler who
plays for bread, for it meant a heap less
bone ache to hunt the precious stuff atop
than below the ground. 1t was like strong
drink or the rotting OF "A ripe melon. IL
wormed so deep into the grain that never
thought what was till got letter from
home.
zone night was matched against an
other nighthawk who preyed on the camp.
The stake was large, and at last swept
the pile. My opponent clapped a swift
hand on his pistol butt. But | was too
quick for him. Twas my life or his.
shot TO kill; but, thank God, the wound vas
not mortal. Half mad with terror, fled
from the accursed place and took the trail
for Denver After that, Kate, dared not
write home" Tom could not see her
ayarted face, but could feel the thrill OF
her beating heart.
when | reached Denver, | enlisted in
the army, and IL has made a man of me.
might have got commission, but yearned
for home and for you, dear, though vowed
no one should hear from me till had fully
earned the name of an honest man again"
There was silence. Toms face was pale
and strained. The wait was the suspense
of one standing for sentence. That sen
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-26

over ana over with unusual tenderness LOT
good night, had gone away like atPief In the
dark. IL had come 10 Kate afterward that
Tom had loved her ,ssh something more
than n brothers love. and In the light OF
that revelation her innocent heart uncaseo
its own shy secret How could sne even
hirt this fancy and the wretched oiuhoer
It bred TO those she 50 dearly loved WHOM
IL had perhaps bereaved OF sohr one eouiu
only grieve in secret.
Will, 10 divert his fathers mind from
distressing subject, turned TO Kate and said
laughingly:
III suppose Seth Warner will be at the
house tonight When are you going 10 re-
ward that poor fellow for his devotioni A
squire faithful for dozen years deserves
some reward in these tickle times call
that true love"
Yea" said the farmer, Seth has served
for Kate almost as long as Jacob did for
Rachel. He's one Of the best young men
In Fairfield. | dunno what the church
would do without him. A good farm, plen-
ty of money, a kind heart an a man of
most improvin conversation. Kate couldn't
do better IL she ever wants TO change her
home, an then itwould be for only stones
throw"
Father Ashford" said Kate in low
voice, with her pale cheek burning red and
almost angrily, when leave you twill
never be 70 marry Seth Warner. He is too
good for poor me-"
Kate, won't have you satirizing Mr..
Warner. You know he's great friend Of
mine and how much i enjoy his pious
words In season and out Of season. Why,
he exhorts as much in private as Parson
Bates does q the pulpit" said young Mrs
Ashford mischievously.
The farmer glanced reproof at his daugh-
ter-in-law, for he did not like 10 have his
favorite ridiculed, but now they had driven
10 the front door Of the spacious farm
house, and the keen eye Of the old man
noted a strange figure standing at the par
lor window. The hired man, Gideon, came
running out TO take the horses, full OF ex-
element.
what dye think, Mr.. Ashford" the
words tumbling from his moath, there's
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-26
AnBIcIoUs TOUNG PLAYWRIGHrs.
An Army Of Them seeking TO Dispose Of
Their Maiden Efforts.

There is an army OF disappointed play
wrights right here in New York-men
and women, young and old, rich and poor
who have consumed gallons of midnight
oil, and heaven only knows how much
gray matter, in writing farces, comedies,
dramas and tragedies doomed TO reach
the waste basket after all, Yet / cannot
helm thinking that among those thousands
of treasured manuscripts turned out
yearly there are not few flowers born
TO blush unseen and waste their sweet
ness on the stuffy air Of some pigeon hole
or out Of the way corner.
Men and women Of intelligence. Of edu-
cation. of refinement, some time or other
turn their minds 10 piaywriting. II Is a
beautiful dream after all to see your
own play produced before brilliant as
semblage in a fine theatre, and yourself
the admiration Of all eyes as you bow
your thanks 10 the demonstrative throng
after the fall Of the curtain. Such, in
deed, are the visions OF the aspiring play
wright before his play is ever written,
Just as the young painter about to sit
down to his work sees his name on the
canvass before he mixes his colors.
The banks are full Of young, ambitious
authors with dreams such as these
clerks who. while figuring over their
ledgers, have their thoughts constantly
on the plot Of their play. You meet them
also in the law offices, in business houses.
in stores and I'm offices Of all sorts.
With the exception Of blighted love. no
disappointment Is keener than that of Il
frustrated ambition. For the time being
the more practical walks Of life are I'M
trodden in dreaming Of realms far beyond
US.
And the times are blamed, the good
judgments OF practical men are Bcorned
for their failure TO know good thing
when they see II.
There are agencies In many large cities
whose sole business IL is 10 sell plays on
commission for amateur playwrights. The
plays they do sell can be counted on the
fingers Of your hands. Thousands Of man
useripts come in TO them, some typewrlt-
ten. some neatly bound. others perfumed.
They are all accompanied by small
fee 10 pay the time Of the agent who ex-
amines them.
There is always some fault found with
the play submitted be II good or bad, in
order that the agent may have an ex-
cuse for extracting another fee for re-
vision from the unsuspecting author.
This done. the play is eventually sub
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-26
The TIMEs-RICHMOND. VA. SUNDAY NOVEMBER &c 1924

UUucneu Dat nRntIy Arieast so WINS wife
fancied. That astutc lady whispered to her
spouse, I'm sure there's something be
tween my new found brother and Kate
"D'ye think soi' with a lift of his eye
brows. "One can see II with half an exc.
you gooseT and Mrs VIII crossed the
room.
Dear mother" she said, you're Just
tired to death with excitement and need
rest" This was indeed true, though the
thirst OF that maternal heart craved still
deeper drafts of Tom, and the latter car
ried her up, family protesting. TO her own
room in his strong arms. The same dip
lomat beguiied the father away, and Tom
and Kate were left to themselves.
Kate, you're handsomer than ever,
though used to think you the prettiest
girl in the place." and the suffused cheeks
and brilliant eyes justified Toms opinion.
II choke here In the house, Come out under
the apple trees"
Kate" as they stood under the bare
limbs, dye remember twas here / said
almost my last words to you, mad boy that
was' Why didn't you marry SethF'
Because never cared for him"
Never" said Tom HE declared to me
that you and he were plighted lovers, aud
that you didn't wish father and mother to
know it at present-that he was breaking
promise 10 tell even me-"
ut was false, false" she said, with indig-
nation. How could such thing be true
when I-I'-breaking down and her eyes
falling before the intense questioning Of his
own.
my Godl is it--can it bei" Kate's figure
trembled with a silent assent, and he lifted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-26
a PuritaD 6baDksSiUiDe iD tbe Field.

mitted to a manager, and invariably re-
turned with thanks.
These agencies thrive by Just such
methods. The managers thereof are not
capable of passing upon the merits of Il
play. but they were shrewd enough years
ago 10 see that there was money in Just
such a venture. and they were right.
Aspiring authors win spend their last
cent TO bring their productions before
the public, and the managers get all the
abuse.
But can you blame them? They are
I'm the business for all the money they
can make out OF il. They don't care 10
take risks on the work Of a novice. Though
they deny IL. It is true that the managers
give authors with a name the preference.
They want something that will draw
the public.
young man." say they. I'VE don't
know Won. the public don't know you.
Yes. maybe your play would be 4 sue
cess. but you haven't got the name.
How you will ever get the name Is
another question, but don't depend on
managers making It for you
people will flood us with plays, fald
a prominent Broadway manager the other
day, who don't know the first thing
about a theatre. | often ponder over
this waste Of time their manuscripts rep
resent. and IL that energy had Deeh en-
ployed in tilling the soil or IN attending
to the ordinary duties OF life. how much
better it would have been for us all"
There was truth in what he said, but
ambition is a great thing, even though 1t
be wasted.
There is no better teacher than expe-
rience. cold and heartless as he is.-New
York Herald.
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by the glitter Of the eye which held him
like that OF rattlesnake
WHAT not shake hands with an old
friend' Let me introduce you, then. IN a
new character" said Tom. Look on him.
all of you. This is the lying cheat who
nearly ruined my life" and he told the
story, OBTAINING Seth with an iron grip till
he had finished. Then he opened the door
and the hypocrite skunk away like A
whipped dog And see. father, MOTHER
Tom continued, with his arm curled around
Kate's waist. here's one who has prom.
ised to be ubly your daughter"
The stars OF November never breathed
their silent benedction on happier roof
tree than the Ashford homestead on that
Thanksgiving night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-26

brother was plodding toward success in the
bis city. Three girl children had been
swept away untimely, and Kate Sanborn
had grown up in the family 10 I'll daugh-
'er's place TO the old people and that Of a
sister TO Tom. She was lovely girl Of II,
me belle Of the countryside, at the time Of
TOMS abrupt leayetakiDg. She could never
forget what had happened that day They
had just returned from the picnic, TO which
She bad been escorted by Seth Warner, who
owned the adjacent farm. Tom said TO her
under tne apple trees, with a choking voice;
Kate, hope you have chosen wisely,
sad that youl be very happy. But you
Know never liked him. may be wrong
though But don't keep IL from father and
mother A. for me"--and the boy (he was
scarcely 2Q turned away with grinding
Of his teeth and a catch Of the breath and
STROBE toward the barn TO finish up the
evening chores. The bewildered girl was
completely IN the dark at these words, and
there was no chance 70 ask for explanation.
Deiore morning x0m. who had sat silently
WIN gloomy face and kissed bis mother
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-26

Dampen a piece Of flannel with Cham
her,ain's Pain Balm and bind 1t on
over the seat Of pain. 1t is better than
anv master When the lungs are sore
such an application on the chest and
another on the back, between the shout
der blades will often prevent pneumonia.
There is nothing so GOOD Tor lame
hack or n main I'm the side A sore throat
can nearly always be cured In one night
by applying a flannel bandage dampen-
ed with pain Balm. so cent bottles for
sale by Owens Minor Drug Company.
2. NJ Slaughter. z. p. Reeves & Co.
and III. G.. Forstmann.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-26
Fine Pictures

At Craigs Academy Of Fine Arts' 10
east BROAD street. We have received over
500 pictures consigned by two OF the iarges.
New York houses. They embrace
about 200 Artist Proof Etchirgs, Water
CoIors. Pastels. Imported Photos, steer
Engravings. All are 10 be sold during me
holidays at ~ per cent. less than retail
price. Come early before the rush. Aiso'
complete stock Of Artists Materials.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-26
Fasting Has Been Changed to feastinr.

The credit for the institution Of Thanks
giving day Is due in great part to New
England. True, the idea there was at first
to make it day Of fasting and prayer. The
prayer is now pretty generally restricted TO
saying grace before dinner. and the fasting
seems to be spelled with an ''e" before the
"a" In this improved form its observance
has spread all over the land. until It has be
come truly national in its character.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-26

her from her feet and kissed her again and
again on cheeks and lips. "And have lost
years Of precious life and love from that
knaye's wicked lie
But Kate, my darling, ought to have
told you all about myself first, for have
not been good man. ] came out to con
fess to you what | could never tell that
sweet old saint and my dear father Hear
me and judge mel
81 went west to the mining regions and
plunged into any evil that could drug
memory. wandering from one camp to an
other. with various luck. Often Dlucked
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-26

With each extra leaf in the iaoie
We're crowded az that, deeIare;
But by smuggling up close We Yo "'''
To make room for baby's chair
Ny stars. how the table Is lo2deaI
me turkey is stuffed 20 such size
We wonder he hasn't exploded
Rigbt tbore. before grandfather's eyes.
Than after the dinner Is over
And ne children al play hide and seek,
WIZ who should come IN but the lover
Who Quarreled with auntie last week.
And they make II all up. and Thanksgiving
Goes up from each heart Ike q prayer,
And the happiest family living
Draw round the great fireplace there.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-26

The lighthouse at Cape de la Have
is said TO be the most powerful In the
world. 1t is OF thirty 10 forty million
candle power. Both direct and aiternat-
Ing currents are used. In order 10 pro-
duce rapid flashes, the revolving Tanels
are placed on a float in mercury bath,
thus diminishing the fraction and allow
ing II 10 make complete revolution
every twenty seconds, while In ordinary
lighthouses at least four minutes are
ra,ntF4d
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-26
A Picked Up Dinner.

Chief say. minion. the fly season Is
about over. Can't you roast the kid SO he
will be rare done for the third course' He
is getting fat aud juicy, and always want
something nice Tor Thanksgiving.
Chef-Aye, aye. your majesty. Put away
your fan and come here, sonny
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-26

for Throat Affections, Browns Broneniai
Troches stand first in public favor. Ihey
are absolutely unriValled TOT the al'S' "a "a,
tinn OF ali Throat irritations caused by
cold or use oil the voice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-26
A FEW MODEST HINTS.
THErMAY NE WORTH cOysfDEEIya
FOR THASKsGIyf xG-DAx.
Pray. Fake Philo optical View of Things.
aad BE Grateful for the countless
Blessings Bestowed UponYon.

HERE are a
few suggestions
about n xt
Thursday that
rnlght not he
out OF taste.
when one looks
around an a
sees how peo-
pie are inclined
10 disregard tho
spirit OF tn Q
day. and turn
IL into a TINA
TO lose their
physical equiil-
BRUINS Every
young man ia
RiChp,nnd laats
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-26

tence quickly came. 1t was an arm thrown
about his neck and long kiss OF perfect
love and trust laid on his lips.
The visit Of Seth Warner that night.
who entered Familiarity, not noticing
stranger at first, brought them an unctuous
smile to oil the greeting, which improved
the occasion;
II trust that all are duly thankful for
the blessin's Of the year"
GOD has been very good to us" said the
farmer. Ale has brought Tom back. Here's
your old schoolmate. Seth" The man
turned pale as Tom advanced. fascinated
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-26

think. Ia this asking too much Of your
she asked. reaching for her wrap.
l assured her that IL was not, as she
handed me the budget.
II shall be so grateful" she added, with
an Irresistible persuasiveness. III, then.
you think IL unavailable. Why, just throw
IL in the waste-basket," casting dis
courasing glance at that indispensable
utensl.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-26

Forward with no little degree Of pleasure
20 the tne when the Governor shall issue
his thanksgiving proclamation. and NOT
few OF them md difficulty I'm removing
their raiments before the dawn OF the
next day peeps forth. But this Is not the
true spirit OF Thanksgiving Day. \ we'll
known photographer defines Thanksgiv-
ing asa day set apart for religious SER
vices specially TO acknowledge the good
ness OF God either In any remarkable
deliverance from calamities or danger or
In the ordinary dispensation of his boun-
ties
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-26

on. hol for sweet Joys and good living
When dear ones who wander and roam
Come docking along At Thanksgiving
And meet In the happy old home
There's erandmother's face In the hallway
With welcoming smiles and good cheer
For some little baby that always
Adds one 10 the group every year.
What two cousin tots in riot
Already there, over their toysi
But auntie soon has them both quiet-
She knows how 20 silence the ooyA