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:onder of dress and having a good time.
but that does not hurt their hearts bit.
Indeed, think that the fact that they are
SO much in love with life and its brightness
makes them tenderer far toward those
who have to drink only the lees of life's
wine. 1t was The Star that set Dorothy
to thinking. The sturdy appeals that 1t
has been making for aid in behalf of the dis
tressed and hungry worked upon her SYM
pathies until she evolved a plan of her own
for helping the poor. and she enlisted Elaine
and half a dozen of the other girls in her
crusade against hunger and cold 1t re-
quired a great deal of thought and quite as
much self-sacrifice on her part. Her al
lowance was all gone, and she had Dor
rowed some of Rose-in-bloom's. and she
herself made a rule that when her regular
dole Of pocket money was spent, that was
to be the limit, and she felt that she could
not be the first to break her own rules.
Dorothy has set aside, besides her allowance
Of pocket money. a certain sum for her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-03

Connecticut avenue several days ago. and
will try and describe the handsome cloak.
gown and hat she wore. The former was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-03

When long oasques were worn. the piecine
could be done at the top. but now that the
waists are round. the discrepancy must fan
at the foot. 1t is a very easy matter to
cover this UP. however. II the material Of
which the dress is made is scarce. piece the
widths with something else 90 1t is OF the
same color. then cut novelty goods, plaid
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Gus-"what do you girls 10 at your Con-
yersation Club-just sit around and stare
at each other and talk
Clara-"No, indeed We Play whist.
Good News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-03

lace. Then sew IL to the SKIRT catching
IL at intervals of three or four ta<hIx win
a bit OF the velvet. Heavy efR also makes
pretty garniture, but the material should
be moderately thick and heavy 10 hold it's
shape. as the set of such trimming depends
largely upon it's adjustment. and nd trim
every half-inch.
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The sixth little figure is not in his best
bib and tucker, but he looks very neat
nevertheless. On his curly head he wears
a long-tailed Canadian cap Of bright blue
and red. His close-fitting coat Is of navy
blue. and he wears very long leather leg
gings. His trousers are of brown corduroy
and his warm gloves are of the same color
He is all fitted out for a fine game and IL
not burdened by too expensive clothes.
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The tiny little figure in the seventh cut
wore a dove-gray coat trimmed with a Dor
der of blue satin ribbon, over which white
lace Insertion is placed. Her big old-fash-
toned bonnet is a perfect creation Of light
blue satin and lace. and her tiny gloved
hands are quite lost in her huge ermine
muff The coat is made on the plan of a
Russian jacket, being fastened down the
side and having fullness from neck TO hem
caught in at the waist by a band of the
trimming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-03
A Pretty Evening Dress.

I saw a pretty evening dress lately that
was evolved from a bargain" by treas
ury girl, who is going to look very sweet
in it at a coming reception. 1t is made of
black lace, some of The piece goods that
was sold for a song because it was lit
tie passe in style. The foundation skirt
is hame-colored Saline, with a scant
silk ruffie of the same color at the foot
The lace is made up separately. then laid
over the lining, which 1t exactly fits. and
fastened down with the pointed arrange
ment of flame-colored satin ribbon. The
foot of the lace ruffie has two bands of the
ribbon and the lace OF Tie skirt only reaches
to where the ruffle joins 1t. The bodice is
made OF hame-colored satine covered with
the lace, and the sleeves are lined with the
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The Good Results of Sort Of Slum-
ming Trip.
PRACTICAL AID FOR THE NEEDY
A Good Woman Who is Poor
Meets With Difficulties.
ABOUT DRESSES AND FILINGS
Written Exclusively for The Evening Star.

o R o T H Y AND
Elaine have been
doing the Summing
act, and they did 1t
in a very creditable
manner, too. 1t was
not curiosity that ac-
tuated them, but
sympathy with the
suffering. / do not
know two gayer girls
than Dorothy and
Elaine, and / don't
believe that there are
many girls who are
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For light cashmere or challie dress that
has been soiled around the foot yet is fresh
enough elsewhere. take OF the soilsd foot
ruffle and wash IL; no difference n n does
fade II will not show, and put Il back on
the skirt; get enough OF some Of the cheap
pretty laces TO make full rrfie. Head
this ruffie with a band of insertion laid
over bright ribbon and catch the lace rp
In fan-shaped fashion over It
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SO long Sup1nely ignorant OF the helpless
hungry humanity around them and l am
sure that never again will these girls, who
are not only social favorites, but the pride
of well-to-do parents, forget or neglect the
poor. 1t was sin of omission that they
have bravely atoned, and 1 heartily COM
mend their methods to other girls.
A Sorrowful story.
AS usual, Dorothy got right into :he mid
die of the thing, and her sympathies have
nearly whirled her off her feet. She was
not satisfied to do only what the others
did. so widened the scope of her charities
and l really felt like protesting when Uhe
came home with an infant tucked under
her arm and the infants mother trailing
along in her wake. But Dorothy sat upon
my protestations with so much vehemence
that retired as gracefully as l could from
the arena.
You see it is this way, Sara" she began;
and then she poured forth story in way
that would have crippled the House stem
ographers- Dorothy can talk more N enc
minute than l can mentally digest IN i've
The story was the usual one, only little
more sorrowful, perhaps. story OF a
worthless husband, a deceived wire, broken
marriage vows on his part and asserted
womanhOod on hers. Then the baby came.
The woman had tried to get work, but rbe
little thing was a hindrance. Honest, Ca
pable and willing, there was yet no door
open to her. There were charities and
Christians working for the fallen, but Tor
the woman whose misfortune ItNwas TO be
helpless and homeless, but pure, there was
no shelter.
They wanted her to give up her baby
Dorothy said, as the tears came in her eyes;
but she couldn't do that, you know. A
mother can't give up her baby when she
loves II, and it's really a nice baby. She
walked the streets all night New Year
night, Sara, because she had no place on
earth to go, and the baby cried because it
was hungry. New Year day she vent to
the house where they take women who
have fallen, and told her story, and they
said she might stay a day or two. They
don't want her, though. They say they
have no money to spare for women who are
just poor. They must go and do something
awful If they want to be taken care of, and
surely you wouldn't want her to do that,
sara. And there's the baby"
And the baby's there yet, and the baby's
mamma. Dorothy has opened private soup
kitchen in the breakfast room and the in
rants mother is in charge. At the present
time our house resembles a foundliugs'
home, with INDECENT widow attachments.
Dorothy Is up early and retires late. and
the girls work like troopers all the time I
have failed so far, however, to see any signs
of nervous prostration in any of these
girls, and l must confess like their new
fad.
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A pretty foot trimming for an India efrk.
white null. nuns yelling or other light ma
terials is a point d'Ireland lace nounce with
heading OF ribbon caught at regular in
tervals with bows of the same
For dress Of heavy material like yelvex
or cloth. take a piece OF velvet about four
inches wide. cut on the bias, line A. with
thin silk and edge IL with very narrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-03

For an obstinate cough associated with a
cold equal parts Of strip Of squills sweet
spirits Of inter and paragoric is an excel
lent remedy.
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To be really English, the bridal breakfast
table must be graced by a huge white we'd
dirg cake. from which the bride herself
| cuts hunks for her guests. and to fill
the little dream boxes tied with white
ribbons. 1t is a costly idea, and spells a
$500 bill IL the wedding is Of any size or
| the friends are numerous.
One of the society fads OF Gotham Is
| bowling. All the handsome club houses for
women have bowling alleys, and these are
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-01-28
CHAPTER Xiv.
a FHIEND IN NEKD.

THras would have had me take his
carriage TO the station, but / refused
/ wanted 20 be quite alone that might
relieve my heart OF It's burden In an un-
restrained flow OF tears. And as soon
az / got away from the gates OF the
Grange they came-those welcome tears
and blinded 1 stun oiled along the
road with down bent head.
When the paroxysm was past, I tried
20 think OF the future. but even the
prospect Of bringing Gordon back and
removing the Illusion that must have
lessened Tsra's respect and affection
for me failed TO tighten my spirits.
Could the old tie ever be removed?
Would Tsras ever again feel as he
had felt toward me? Had he not al
ready given bis heart 20 JUDITH I
asked. Then the figure OF George Cor
don as / bad seen him At the LAST mo-
ment standing under tho dark pines,
waving his hand IN a Cheerful farewell
rose before my Imagination. and at the
thought OF his bitter disappointment
10 finding that judith had Transferred
her love % Taras-as ! felt she must
have done, living for so long In close
pauiOnship with him--of his exps-
riencing such bitter anguish and regret
as thls which tore my heart, asked N
10 would not be almost more merciful %
leave him there 10 ignorance Of this
greater misery. But tho thought OF
doing my duty urged me on and over.
came these hesitating doubts.
Mr.. Pelham had given the hnishlDz
touch OF newness 20 his Office BY the
addition OF new clerk, who, when I
entered, was engaged IN addressing cir
culars a. his desK. After taking nv
name, which / gave as Nine. LEROY. this
young man led me into the Inner oiice.
where J found Mr.. Pelham waiting for
clients 70 come With tho patience Of
spider on the lookout for stray fies, As
IL seemed 70 me.
81 have got IT," I said trlumphantIy.
a. laid the check before him.
81 am delighted 10 hear IT, madame.
You wish me 70 90 With you TO Mr..
Lazarus and see this affair through
always the most advisable course in
transaction where proof OF payment
nav be needed. No time is TO be Iost.
- HIS enthusiasm was abruptly
checked and his countenanee fell as he
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"You have come alone, Nine. Leroy?"
he asked.
eyes"
"There was no friend you cared to
bring?"
mo"
These faltering monosyllables must
have betrayed me, even IL he doubted
the evidence Of my voice, but the be-
lief that ] wished to remain uhrecog-
from discovering his knowledge.
you are going 10 stay with us,
Nine. Deroy?" be asked.
mo; / think Of leaving this after
noon" I stammered.
lie made no reply, but look OF pain
came into his face, and / was silent.
too, not having the courage 20 tell him
why had come. But he must have
concluded that was ia trouble and ia
need OF help, for presently. drawing
some unopened letters from the inner
pocket Of his coat, be said:
These letters came last night VIII
you open them and tell me who they
are frOm?"
They were from sympathizlng friends
In London. read the names and adj
dresses 10 him.
Have you opened them ALP" he
asked.
Eyes"
"I hoped there was one from friend
"A dear friend o. bYgons days-from
whom / have been hoping and expect
Ing 20 hear by every post. DO you
mind looking through them sRain2"
/ understood bis motive in giving me
the letters now, and selling the oppor-
tnnity / asked him N 10 was from a
poor woman 10 distress that be eI-
pected 10 hear-a nameless creature
who dared not show her face.
1T cannot be my little friend" he
said sadly. "Sbe would not fear me.
We we're comrades, she and +. and
should DO silicon panlons In advers-
ity. To think that / could judge her
harshly IL 70 Judge me yet more harsh
~"
'She does not fear you, but she breads
those who have less charity"
"She IS 10 trouble, you tell me. Can
1 help hero"
"She hopes you will. Her happiness
more than she can tell you-depends
on that"
"Tell me what she wants"
"She IS In need Of money"
Does her happiness depend on
that?"
eyes"
"T0u are sure she asks Tor nothing
more than money!"
"N0thiog."
lie bowed his head az n % conceal
the pain that came In his face. Then.
quickly recovering himself. be said
gently
"poor soul. n money can make her
happy. she shall have &c."
Be rove, felt bis way to writing
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-01-28
CHAPTER XLII.
WHAT HAp BEFALLEN rARAs2

WHAT HAD BEFALLEN TARAg?
would have sprung up and detained
Mere Lucas 20 learn the worst and end
my suspense, but fear unnerVed the and
made me- powerless 10 move aud act.
OThe carriage drew up before the door.
j heard Mere Lucas voice, and then
Taras spoke Ia reply. could not catch
his words, but there was nothing in the
tone OF his voice 20 indicate that appall-
Ing change for which / had been pre-
pared. What had the men-Kavan-
agh's agents-done 70 him that night
when they called him 70 the door? Had
they inflicted such injuries as to deprive
him Of reason' That was the greatest
calamity could imagine.
II was 10 the hall now. Every word
be spoke was distinctly audible.
"Oh, there was plenty OF time" be
said, I'VE had nearly a quarter OF an
hour to walt before the train came in.
The air is soft this morning. Spring
has come again, mother. I will 10 in
the garden tilI lunch time"
There was nothing In this 20 signify
mental derangomenG the only thing
that struck me was that be spoke
with less decision than Of old. that there
was al accent OF dependence in bis
tone. And I observed that the sound
OF his footsteps was not the same. At
one time / should have distinguished 10
from a thousand, now I should not have
known 10 for bis. u had been Grm and
light and quick. now 10 was slow and
heavy and shuflng ike the step Of old
age. Mere Lucas went out with him
into the gardan at the back OF the
house. passing so near the room where
sat that heard the rustic Of her skirt.
Did be need her support that she ac-
cOmpanled him step By stop2 What
had they done 20 him? Was be MANNED
for life2
As their voices faded away. suspense
became intOlerable. I stole cautiously
out OF the room and along 20 the pass
age leading % the garden AZ the back.
Approaching the door, ] perceived
Mere Lucas coming alone across the
lawn toward me- She ssw me and
raised her finger 20 hid me be silent;
then, stopping, she glanced back,
raised her two hands and let them fail
ia pity ADD beckOned me TO advance.
went as far as the door, and there
N the Threshold / stopped spellbOund.
Taras sat on a garden seat on the oppo-
site side Of the lawn, his hands folded
idly on his knees. IL was strange 20 see
him, Of old so nervously active, sitting
mOtionless without book, a paper or
sketchbook in his hand-with nothing
70 occupy bis eager mind, but 10 was not
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towords me, did her best to make me
feel at homo In her sitting room aud
supply all my physical requirements.
tOr the hrst time she permitted herself
10 sit down TO the table with me. and
we shared the same dish that had coma
from her masters table. There WAS
significance in this. In her opinion /
ranked no longer in social distinction
with Taras aud Mile Judith.
"Fill your glass again, my dear"
said she. The master begrudges me
nothing, as you Know, and when told
him l expected Nine. Leroy he babe me
fete you"
Presently she left me TO answer the
the coffee service. her under lip raised
and rueful misgivlng In her face.
He wants TO see you" she W hispered.
Tell Madame Leroy says he, that
II will give mo great pleasure II she
Will come aud talk TO me-. begged
him to excuse you, as you had a head
ache and are not fit for society tonight,
but 90 not see how you are to get out
OF IL Tomorrow. We ought TO have
thought OF this beforehand"
81 have thought OF H. want TO
speak TO him"
Mon Dieul didn't think you had
grown so hardy. Look you. you will
have TO humble your words finely or he
Will know you by your voice. and then
what will happen?"
III he cannot forgive me- must bear
It," said l. But whather he forgiven.
me or moi / am sure ne will never toll
Any one OF my disgrace. aud that is all
fear"
mo, that IL certain. You can count
upon his saying nothing about you to
any one IS sdrely as YOU can rely upon
my silence. Nevertheless It's as good
as confessing everything to make your
self known TO him. However" she
added, with sigh OF satisfaction,
thank God, there's your clothes, that
l brought away from Lambeth, up stairs
In the press, and all your linen as sweet
and clean as hands can make them"
Clean linen and neat appearance
were very much more. in accordance
with her views OF true repentance than
sackcloth and ashes, and l doubt IL she
could have felt genuine respect for any
one in such a wayworn aud bsdraggl ed
condition as mine.
Soon after breakfast the next morn
Ing she led mo into the dining room
where Taras was sitting, and having
hastily introduced mo as her cousin,
Nine. Leroy, she as speedily withdrew,
leaving mo to take the consequences
upon my own shoulders.
After begging me TO be seated, Taras
said:
I'VE would have sent trap to the
station II we had known you were com
Ing last night. 1t is a long way from
the station. hope you feel better this
morning, madame"
l had intended to disguise my voice,
but my heart revolted against deceiv-
Ing my dear, stricken friend, and. after
moments hesitation, la my natural
voice answered YES"
At that one word, faint as 10 was, he
started, aud turning his head slowly to-
ward me-for he had mistaken my posi-
ton In the room-he faced mo. For a
full minute he was silent, his closed
eyelids quivering as II in conflict with
the Instructive effort TO penetrate the
eternal shroud that hid me from him.
Mime. Leroy2" he said inIerruptive-
ly, with emotion in his voice.
Yes"
lie bent his head TO catch my re.
Spouse, and there was another pause.
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CHAPTER Kill

MAKE MYSELF KNOWN TO rARAs.
returned 10 the Grange that even
ing. Mere Lucas, though she could not
conceal the change 10 her sentiments
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There IL nothing 50 good for burns snd fros,
bites ~ SatyatOn oil. 10 effects . speedy aad
permAEentcura - csRts.
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THE BUSINESS MANS LUNCH
Hard Work and Indigestion 60
Hand i'm Hand.

Concentrated thought continued in, robs
the stomach of necessary blood, and this is
also true of hard physical labor.
When five horsepower engine is made
to do ten horse power work something 10
going to break. Very often the hard
worked man coming from the field or the
Office will bolt I" his food in few min
utes which will take hours TO digest. Then
too, many foods are about as useful in the
stomach as keg of nails would be in q
fire under boiler The ill-used stomach
refuses to do its work without the proper
stimulus which it gets from the blood and
nerves. The nerves are weak and ready
to break" because they do not get the
nourishment they require from the blood,
finally the ill-used brain is morbidly wide
awake when the overworked man at
tempts to find rest in bed.
The application of common sense in the
treatment of the stomach and the whole
system brings to the busy man the full en-
joyment of life and healthy digestion when
he takes DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets to
relieve a bilious stomach or after a too
hearty meal, and DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery to purify, enrich and
vitalize the blood The "Pelletsn are tiny
sugar-coated pills made of highly concen-
trated vegetable ingredients which relieve
the stomach of all offending matters easily
and thoroughly. Ihey need only De taken
for short time to cure the biliousness,
constipation and slothfulness, or torpor, of
the liver then the Medical Discovery -
should be taken in teaspoonful doses to in
crease the blood and enrich it. 1t has a
peculiar effect upon the lining membranes
of the stomach and bowels, toning up and
strengthening them for all time. The
whole system feels the effect of the pure
blood coursing through the body and the
nerves are vitalized and strengthened, not
deadened, or put to sleep, as the so-called
celery compounds and nerve mixtures do
but refreshed and fed on the food they
gestion, dyspepsia, nervousness, and any
Of the ills which come from impure blood
and disordered stomach, you can cur
yourself with Dr., Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery which can be obtained at any
drug store in the country.
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now IT NAY HAPPEN.

"Jeminy crickets, she's got the rickets, u
whispered one beau to another in the COM
pany of very pretty girl. Truly she was
very beautiful, but there was twitchins
about the nerves of the face which showed
eutfering. "No,n said the other, "its neu.
aigia and she's a martyr to it.n st. jacobs
OIL was suggested as the world-renowned
cure for it. Did she try ita Yes and was
cured by it and-married tone of the fel
lowsn afterward. The use of the great
remedy for pain will not bring about mar
about conditions of health to make lift
more enjoyable No man or woman ought
to marry who is a sufferer from chronic
pains. We should not wed woe to wir
only wretchedness.
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ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly ON the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn eflectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Doc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
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substitute.
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ROYAL Loads AL.

The Royal Baking Powder is the pur-
est and strongest baking powder made,
and has received the highest award at
all the great international and State
fairs, wherever exhibited in competition
with others.
The Judge Of awards on baking pow
der at the late Chicago Fair, Prof. H. w.
Wiley, writes that the impertinent
claims of other companies that they re-
ceived the highest award for strength
and purity are false; that no such awards
were given them.
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what May Be.

Old Fashioned Passenger (awakening
suddenly from doze)--I beg your par
don for not seeing you standing, madam.
Please take my seat.
Woman Conductor Shaking him
again)-Say, uncle, how much longer
are you going to keep me waiting for
your fare?-C Chicago Tribune