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ARMY AND NAVY.

Senator Butler, who is Chairman Of the Joint
Committee of the two Houses of Congress on
the Personnel of the Navy. is making effort
10 get the committee together at an early day
for the purpose OF getting bill in shape to be
presented at the beginning of the next session,
if possible. which will solve the vexed problem
of Navy reorganization. The Navy is at pres
ent suffering from surfeit of officers. and Sem
ator Buffers Committee is expected to find a
way to weed out the surplus without doing in
Justice. The disposition, however now ap-
pears to lean toward the bill introduced by
Representative Catchings the distinctive feat
ure of which is the creation of reserve list.
This bill provides for an active list Of is Rear
Admirals. 60 Captains 100 Commanders. "a
Lieutenant Commanders, $50 Lieutenants. 10
Lieutenants OF the junior grade, and a sufi-
Gent number of Ensigns. 1t abolishes the
rank of Commodore.
Secretary Herbert has informed Capt. Samp-
son. Chief of the Ordnance Bureau, that he Will
recommend in his report to the President con-
tinuaiion of work Mt the Washington gun fac
tory on large scale and one that will insure
the shops being kept open for at least two years.
Capt SIMPSONS recommendations were for
several hundred guns of smaller caliber for
use on auxiliary cruisers in case of war and to
enable the Department to have on hand a full
supply of ordnance TO meet any emergency.
Capt. John J. Reed has been selected 10 COM
mssioned which is expected in January next.
Urgent orders have been issued from the Navy
Department to prepare the ship for. service as
early as practicable.
An order was issued at the War Department
last week turning over to the Secretary Of the
Interior for disposal abandoned military rcserv-
ations, including Fort Sully s. D.; Fort Bowie,
Ariz; Fort Mckinney, Wyo.; Fort Sidney, Neb.,
and Fort Supply, Okla. This order places these
reservations under the Interior Department
and opens them up to settlement under the
general land laws. They comprise more than
$4,000 acres.
Secretary Herbert has determined to fit out
the old frigate Lancaster, which some time ago
returned from the China Station, as a gunnery
practice cruiser, and has chosen Capt. Balm
bridge Hof to command the vessel. The Lam
caster will be prepared for her new career dur
ing the Winter and will be put into commits
sion early in the Spring. Her rendezvous will
be at Newport, and her cruises will not extend
more than 100 milesin any direction from that
harbor during the Summer. although in colder
weather she may cruise in the West Indies.
The Secretary of the Navy has approved the
sentence OF the court-martial in the case of
Capt. Carlisle II. Porter. Marine Corps, recently
tried at Norfolk on charge of drunkenness.
The sentence is suspension from rank aud duty
for one year on half-pay, during suspension to
retain his present number on the list of Cap
tains,
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Josephus Daniels Chief Clerk of the Int.
rior Department. aud a prominent Democrat in
North Carolina, in an interview last week ell
deavored to rid the name of his State from the
continual aspersions as to the fairness of the
elections held within its borders He said
that the Democrats of the Tar Heel State were
glad of one thing that the recent election had
Shown, il had forever exposed the SANDER that
free ballot and fair count could not be had
" This time" said he. 1.-The election machinery
was all in the hands Of the Democrats The
majority of the Election Boards in every pre-
cinct and County and the State Returning
Board were Democratic. This has been the
case for nearly 20 years. If the Democrats
had been willing to purchase victory at the
sacrifice Of honesty they would have won. II
they have carried the elections by frauds in
other years, they conid have done so at this
time. II during recent years Democratic tri.
umphs have been due to the suppression of the
negro vote. that same vote would have been
suppressed this year. In the County of Wake,
ia which the Capital is situated and where
live, the Republicans have won nine times out
OF ten ever since the war. The Democrats
have controlled the election machinery of the
State since 1876. The elections have always
been conducted fairly, and the man who could
poll the most votes has won."
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NEW PENSION ORDER.

Commissioner Lochren has issued an order
that he calculates will expedite business in the
Office and especially reduce the amount of time
taken up in answering pension claimants and
attorneys as to the status of certain cases; it
has also been decided not to furnish the claim
ant or attorney information a second time AS
to the status of case The circular issued
provides for systematic manner OF giving the
Information without occupying much time, or
making it necessary to trace the particular
case inquired after into every division where
it is required to be considered. 1t is claimed
that the new order will result in largely ex-
pediting the adjudication of pension claims, as
the Comm issiouer can be readily informed as
to the progress of the work in the different
divisions.
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tions, etc., filed from April L. 1893, to Nov 1,
1894, 5s47. Total, 1882. Number of appeals,
motions, etc. considered and acted upon by
Board of Pension Appeals and finally adjudi-
Gated and disposed Of by the Assistant Secre-
tary from April Is, 1893, to Nov. 1, 1894, $3.50.
Number of appeals, motions, etc., considered
by Board of Pension Appeals and returned by
Assistant Secretary to Pension Bureau for
further action from April Is. 1893, to Nov. l,
1894, us Total number of appeals motions,
etc, that has been acted upon by Board of Pen
sion Appeals and Assistant Secretary from April
Is. 1893 to Nov. l, 1894, 1914.
The small balance of arrears is said to con-
sist almost entirely of claims undergoing fur
Their investigation in the Pension Bureau and
others which for their final decision await de-
termination of legal questions that will be de-
csive of all.
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VETERANS In THE CITY.

S. F. Linsey, Co. F, 18th Conn, North Ha-
ven. Conn. Comrade Linsley is a builder by
occupation, and has been OH a tour with others
of his regiment to Richmond, New Berne, and
other places in the South where they cam
pagned.
Francis b. Allen, Rear Admiral Commanding
National Association of Naval Veterans Ship
mate Allen is Vice President of the Hartford
Steam Inspection and Insurance Co., of Hart
ford, Conn.
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Black velvet dresses are stylish nowadays.
The one pictured has the short jacket buttoned
up tight with big buttons. That is the favorite
style for this material. The skirt and jacket
are both fur-trimmed. The little V-shaped
vest piece is of white lace over ivory satin, aud
the collar is Of rose-coor velvet.
SIS
jackets of velvet with fur sleeves, or Jackets
of fur with silk sleeves are fashioned short and
close-ftting and look trim and pretty.
-
The girl of few years ago pulled her sleeves
mp as the shoulders whenever she fancied them
mussed or out of place; this year she pulls them
out at the elbow after she has taken off her
coat. She pulls everything she wears, out side
ways, which must be delightful for the tall,
slim woman, and is most announcement for the
short, stout one, who is in great danger of
rolling away. Skirts are pulled out wide
sleeves are fattened on the shoulders and
widened latitudnally. Collars are made TO
look wider by big resets on the sides The hair
is parted and pulled out at the ears to harmon
iZe with the sleeves.
1t is queer, nyway, how women will insist
on adding Jumps TO their anatomy, when they
would protest most bitterly if Nature should
undertake to do anything of the kind. And
matter where she puts the lump--one on her
back, shoulders, throat. elbows-wherever it is,
we soon get accustomed to its presence, and
find woman just as radiantly beautiful though
she throws Natures proportions all out of
joint in the process 1t makes one feel that
there is no absolute beauty whatever; every
bit of it is relative-merey a matter of use.
If people had been made with one or three eyes,
instead OF the present number, we would have
thought that any person afflicted with two
eyes horrible monstrosity. 1t is claimed that
thore is still the love for the Greek statue de-
spite fashions; but, on the contrary, despite
the Greek statuary women add projections to
their outlines, aud we find them more beant-
full. We look with disgust at woman as she
appeared four or five years ago. We are
ashamed of the asring hoop. the Grecian bend.
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For the first time in the history of Indiana
its delegation in the House viii be soidly Re-
publican in 1895. All the coming Represents
tives are new men, but they are also men of
ability and energy.
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cEAr OF TIE coRRInops-

story is going the rounds here about secre.
tary Gresham. Some time ago he asked for the
Resignation: Of a certain employe of the De
partnrent who had been in Office through the
Harrison Administration, and who had made
great pretentiOns to an intimacy with Mr..
Blaine. Knowing that Mr Gresham had never
been much Of an admirer of the late Secretary
Blaine, tire place holder thought to please his
Chief and perhaps avert the threatened dis
missal by abusing the very man vino had
formerly been his Chief, and whose warm friend
he had protested to be. Tie had not proceeded
far with his remarks about Mir Blaine be ore
THAT will do, sir" Dir. Gresham thundered.
Z" That is ali ! want TO hear. There are two
reasons why you cannot utter mean things
about Mr.. Blaine in my presence. The first is
that Mr.. Blaine was Secretary of State, and the
second is that he is dead" This false friend
got his yellow envelope the next day.
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NEW APPOIETEES,

The following appointments have been made:
John Karel, of Illinois. to lie Consul-General of
the United States at st. Petersburg; Charles
Jonas. OF Wisconsin, to be Consul General of
the United States at Prague, Bohemia. This
is an exchange of Consulates.
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There is little prospect of the pop-gun bills
passing the Senate next session. Indeed, ii
looks as if there would be no tariff legislation
enacted TOR the next three years anyway. 1t
wonld not be surprising though if the income
tax were repealed, because its enem es are as
wide awake as ever, and there will be re-
newed assaults upon it. The Treasury De-
partment has announced the impossbility of
collecting the tax unless appropriations are
provided to set the machinery going, and the
Senate rules and sc-caied Senatorial courtesy
will put it in the power of the minority to de-
feat such an appropriation.
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No sumo moon!
No morn-no noon
No dawn-no dlsls-no proper time of day
No sky-no earthly view
No distance looking blue
No road--no sirect-no 'pother side the way ~
No end -, any Row
No indications where the Crescents go
No top 20 arg sieeple-
No recognition of familiar people
No courtesies for showing en-
No knowing EN-
No travelling at al--no Iocomotion-
No inkliug of the way-no notion
No go" by land or ocean
No mail By post
No news from any foreign coast
No pnrk-no rng--no afternoon gentility-
30 ompaBy--uo nobility
No warn,th--no cheerfuness-no hcaIthful eas,,
No comfortable feel in any member
No shade-no >hiuc-no butterfies-uo bees
No fruits-no fowers--no leaves-no birds
November! HOOP
Il is still said that big mnffs are stylish, and
fancy NUTS OF velvet, artificial flowers, rib
bon, wire, fur and lace are described, but the
daintiest and most stylish muff is, notwith-
standing, small one Of plain fur with bunch
of fresh violets pinned to it, but never arti-
fetal ones.
Women who have fur made over into elabo-
rate trimmings and wraps are not so wise, I'M
less they can afford everything, as those who
select palmer styles. A collar and short cape
reaching Just to the shoulders is the most de-
sirable style for anyone who has little fur TO
use and who is obliged to pay any attention to
the matter of economy. The collar fits
smoothly at the throat and ripples over the
shoulders wide enough TO not draw in the big
sleeves. The collar fares prettily with square
points or rounding in front. as may suit the
individual. There is heavy dark lining and
a tiny inside pocket for ear tickets or a hand
kerchcf. With small muff and collar like
this, any plain cape coat is made stylish
and warm looking, or the fur can be worn with
out any other wrap for warm, bright days.
Persian lamb does not make up well with
any other fur. 1t looks best by itself or with
dark velvet. Sealskin, on the contrary, looks
better for an edging of long haired fur of a
darker shade. Mink, with its markings and
shadings, locks prettiest without any other fur
near it.
long needle aud heavy stout threat. Trim
mings can be fastened on much more gracefully
by two or three long stitches of stout thread,
than with 10 or II of fine silk. This is one of
the tricks of millinery.
Bicycle leggins come in handy for rainy-day
wear
A pretty froek is Of wiue-rose colored cloth
made up with velvet, fur ard lace over ivory
satin. The sleeves are sla5hed stripes of the
lace-coyered satin are set in, and the slashes
are edged round with fur-a very narrow line
OF mink or m8rten being used. The dress
opeBs over y pointed vest of the lace and satin
with narrow velvet, fur-edged lapels turning
away from it. The skirt is plain, except for a
band of velvet and fur edging above the hem.
&C
Skirts are frequently trimmed with a fur
band at the hem instead of at the very edge.
Il is more saving of fur if not quite so pretty.
A combination suggested for an afternoon
frocll is n-colored taffeta, with tiny figure
brocaded in the same color with a turquoise
blue velvet collar, and jetted lines and points
for further trimming.
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subcommittee of the House Committee on
Appropriations met last week for consultation,
of the District of Columbia, the Notifications,
and the pension bill. The first, which has
been prepared by Committee Clerk Courts dur
ing the recess. IS in charge of Representatives
Williams, OF Illinois; Dockery; Robertson, of
Louisiana; Henderson, OF Iowa; aud Cogswcll.
The subcommittee in charge of the fortifca-
tions bill consists of Messrs Livingston, Breck-
inridge, Washington, Bingham, and Grout;
that on the pension bill. of ONeil, of Massa-
chusetts; Coombs Williams. of Illinois; Grout.
and Bingham. One of these three bills. and
probably twO-thc pension and fortifcations-
will be ready to report to the House when it
meets.
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The House Committee on Naval Affairs will
be deprived of its most influential member
when Representative Amos J. Cummings re-
tires TO take the position of Subway Commits
sioner of New York, to which he was appointed
recently. Mr.. Cummings has been the con-
sistent friend of the Navy, and an enthusiastic
advocate of its increase and efficiency. Repre-
sentative Gessenhaiuer will likely succeed
Mr.. Cummings as Chairman.
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the Alexandria limp and deafness, the hustle,
the high-shouldered frocks, and we rejoice that
to-day we are much wiser, without realizing
that our arms do appear more ham-like than
Nature designed them to look, and tbroats are
fashioned TO lie delicate and slender. and not
huge as the double roset makes them look to
be. But, then. there is no doubt that a sty-
lishly-dressed woman looks very beautiful
these days.
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fr0ck worn for evenings and afternoons at
home. long-sleeved and high-necked, is of black
taffeta striped with fine lines OF pale blue.
The waist is fashioned as shown in the cut, the
lapels being ruffles oflace. The vest is a shirred
one of pale-blue silk trimmed across in rows
with threads of jet beads. The ruffies are car
ried over the shoulders and meet in a point in
the back, making little pointed yoke be-
tween them and the collar, that is also of the
pale-blue silk. The collar is of the blue
silk. The belt is a simple finish for the
lower edge of the cIose-ftting waist made
either of a band of jet narrow folded piece
of the silk. The skirt is plain. except for a
narrow jet band at the hem. The combination
of black, light blue, and jet is exceedingly
pretty.
The 18th of November is Saint Catbarine's
Day. and day for all lovesick maidens. If
on the night of this day maiden wishing a
husband will pronounce this charm
"A husband, Saint Caiharine;
handsome one. Saint Catharine;
rich one, Saint Chtharne;
nice one, Saint Catharine:
And soon, Saint Cstharine; -
then pass morsel of wedding-caks through a
wedding-ring and put it under her pilow-she
will surely dream of her future husband during
the night. This will be too late for this year.
but there are more years to come And the
verse might be used on another day, substi-
tutiug the proper saints name in place of
Catharine'5. There is no apparent reason why
Cathsrine should be chosen as special patroness
for girls in love. She is noted for having
refused all offers of earthly marriage per
haps the implying that she had any has
something to do with it-but there were other
saints who refused offers of earthly mar
riage," and the girl who wants the chance at
earthly marriage might look them up and try
the experiment.
ELSIE PoMERoY MCELRoY
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Nearly all the employees Of the Capitol have
returned from their vacation. Lots Of them,
however, mostly Private Secretaries to Con-
gressmen, have not aud will not come back,
owing to their still hunt for another job as a
result of the late election, which will termi-
nate their own as well as their principals
service. There are few employees who are
always sure of being retained when d now
Congress comes in, even if not of the COM.
Dlexion it will be this time. They are ex-
Union veterans, acting as doorkeepers only;
for they are all more or less disabled In their
ranks are both Democrats and Republicans,
and they are permanently placed.
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The annual report Of Fourth Assistant Post
mssterGeneral Maxwell is largely made up
of routine matters, but some points cuied from
it have general interest. Virginia takes the
blue ribbon for the largest increase IN post
Offices during the year. the total being 1876.
Last year Texas headed the list with %. Only
10 complaints OF carelessuess the handling Of
registered matter by postal employees were re.
ceived during The year. The employees in tie
Postal service handled l50J0.55I pieces of
domestic registered mail with the loss OF but
,ne piece in every IL ,755.
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Washington man aliphted from a cable car
one day last week. Then he walked around
the end OF the car and narrowly escaped dee III
under he wheels Of ear On the other track.
As he leaped frantically from the track lac
landed almost under the feet OF a spirited team
Of horses aud before his foot touched the curb
stone be had to dodge bicycle Such train
OF narrow escapes seldom falls to tie lot of
man. g" feu have extraordinary iuck," said
pssserby. "ohl 1t isu't luck" he answered.
" You couldn't hart me ii yop dropped me of
thH Monument. l have an ancideut policy"
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And now the new member is coming to town
in large numbers He has packed his grip and
set forth from his rural District, followed by
the well-wishes and encomiums of friends, and
vested with new influence and enlarged idea
of his own importance He has come to get
the lay of the land and show the people the
kind of men that are to make their laws next
session. He does not know it yet but the
impression he makes at Washington will not
be so deep as he thinks now. Two years in
Congress will test him. If he is of the good
stuff he imagines at present he is, his name
will be heard of often enough to please even
his praise-seeking ear. If not, he will return
to his constituents either sadder and wiser
man, or one with whom the memories of the
public life at Washington will never be sepa-
rated from an estimate OF his own great
ness; and he will always regard himself as
an injured who was not given fair
chance. New members, however, soon learn
as a rule that the clothes that fit them tightly
in their little country districts grow exceed
ingly loose after the wearers have been alb
soil bed in the intense lifo at Washington, and
been squeezed few times between the great
nesses of other men.