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The Washington times., 1894-04-16
DISEASE P0WERLESS /!
Pain Relieved, Disease Arrested. Rheuma.
tism, Neuralgia, Deafness. Catarrh, Spi-
nal Diseases, Paralysis, and Other Mala.
dies Radically Cured.

The spacious parlor Offices Of DR.. Damon,
at COS Twelfth street northwest, continue to
be crowded with anxious people. The fame
of the doctors wonderful success has gone
abroad far and near, and the afflicted are
awaiting themselves of what has proven to be
their only reliable means OF cure. Here may
be seen the deaf, the rheumatic, the palsied,
and the blind sitting side by side with dys-
peptic, the sufferer from catarrh, and the un-
fortunate whose life has been sapped by the
lingering torments of spinal curvature. In
short, there is no variety Of disease which
does not find its way to the offices OF these
gifted magnetic healers. These mer are pos
sessed of power that belongs to no other
men in the curing of disease. 1t is power
which the doctors have been conscious of
since early life, and, combining with it n
thorough training in the science of medicine
and the treatment of disease, they have been
able to obtain results unequaled by other
practitioners. DIR. Damon cures all forms OF
female complaints without the use OF instru-
ments or exposure. In fact, no disease in the
whole category of human ailments is proof
against the doctors magnetic power.
Take no ones word except that OF Il cured
patient. Let no prejudice stand in the way
OF reason, but whatever your complaint may
be, it will lie to your interest 10 consult him.
Magnetism is the greatest boon OF this age,
and it is fast supplantiDg the old-fashioned
and obsolete methods of our grardlathers by
making permanent and lasting cures when
all other systems have utterly failed.
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WITH REGARD TO THE
HUSBANDS MOTHER

A very old question. writes E. W. Box, is
that which my next correspondent asks, but
it is one Of underlying Importance, inasmuch
as it so often affects the groundwork of q
happy married life:
What should be a wife's natural attitude
toward her husbands mother, whom she cannot
entirely accept; Assumption of affection seems
occupying the position Of hypocrite.
A girls attitude toward one older than her
self should always be one of Difference and
respect, irrespective OF the relation involved.
II wife cannot ''entirely accept her hus-
bands mother. which l construe to mean that
she cannot give her true affection, it is un-
necessary that she assume affection any more
than she should inspire antagonism. 1t is
always unfortunate when a wife finds herself
in position where she cannot be all to the
relations of her husband she would like But
l think that much of this feeling grows from
the fact that we are by far too much inclined
to measure our relatives with a closer more
critical eye than we are our friends. The
faults that we see in those related to US we
often overlook or pretend not to see in our
friends; and yet those selfsame friends are the
relatives of some one else. and unquestiona-
bly, as faulty in their eyes as our relations are
apt TO be in ours. This may be true. because,
as the old saying has it. ''our friends we
choose, but our relatives are forced upon US,
and too close familiarity is always condu-
Give to the rubbing off of illusions. Few of US
can be judged at too close a range with any
advantage to ourselves.
The Washington times., 1894-04-16
FEMININE PHILOSOPHY
AND FEMININE FANCiES

A few years ago the woman who passed
40 without q set of the falsest OF false teeth in
her mouth was an exception to the universal
rule. To-day the person under 40 thus unfortu-
nate is the exception. One wonders whether
this is because dentistry has made marvellous
strides in the last decade or so, or because
rather more private attention is given the
teeth now than formerly. Undoubtedly these
two things are both factors in the change.
There is also another condition not SO gen.
orally understood. The best dental authori-
ties tell us that no part of the human body is
more subject to the laws OF heredity than the
teeth. And also that woman invariably
loses something of the substance of her own
teeth with the birth of each child. so that the
mothers OF large families are apt to be left
pretty badly oil in this respect.
Bake as many potatoes as are needed, cut a
small piece from one end and n larger one
from the other. Remove the inside and rub
them through :; sieve. Put on the fire with
hall an ounce of butter and one ounce of
grated cheese for every four potatoes. Add
boiling milk. sal. and pepper. as for mashed
potatoes. Fill the skins with this paste,
sprinkle tops with grated bread crumbs and
cheese and put in the oven 10 brown.
New batistes have open stripes ike drawn
work, and come in light tinted white grounds.
also in black and navy blue. powdered with
small lfelike flowers. A bunch OF wood vio-
lets is on an ecru ground, pale yellow prim-
roses are set singly on pink grouLd, and soft
Wegelia on ciel blue. The purple iris. fieur
de lis and small pink moss rosebpis enrich
the black and dark blue bntistes, 81 de others
are strewn with carnation blossom Z.
1t is a curious fact. and one tina Is Just now
causing great deal Of discussion among the
worlds greatest singers, that the smelling of
freshly cut flowers. and even. IN lesser de-
gree. OF artificial perfumes, produces hoarse-
ness. and even temporary loss OF voice, among
scores of yocalists
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Rene's face clouded.

Rene's face clouded.
4 heard Of 'p once as having made you
an offer of marri be. but your iayher told me
you did not like him, and had refused him.
Is that sop
Il hate himl' exclaimed Marguerite. with
a warmth that made Rene forgive the officer
on the spot. He has been our enemy ever
since. and is only waiting occasion to do US
harm"
But you said he was my enemy; why
that?' asked Rene.
MY father had spoken of you us our
friend, and mentioned that you were paint
ing. She hesitated and the painter under
stood at once.
You remember, Nine. Romanoff, whose
playing you admired so much? / should be
safe with her for time; fear. however. she
is away Just now. had best go at once and
inquire. Ii will be getting dark
Rene spraDg up. Let me go. Stay here
till I return. 1 am almost sure saw Nine.
Romanoff this very day. See, If it is dark
before | return move this button-so-and YOU
will have light. Take care you do not touch
the battery. Goodby."
My darling" was the silent finish Rene put
to his words as he hurried out. Had he known
what was passing in Marguerite's mind at the
moment he would most certainly have said
them aloud
Moving quickly to the window she watched
him walk rapidly away, and at the same
moment she caught sight Of Gen. Olgof's
dreadful figure.
He waited till the painter was few yards
in advance. and then turned and followed
him. Only few steps. however. He paused,
hesitaied, and then retraced his steps, wait
ing again exactly opposite the window. from
which Marguerite now shrank back.
With blanched face and beating heart.
crouching so as to hide herself from view.
Marguerite saw him place himself in the
shadow of the portlco OF an unoccupied house
and there wait.
What could she do? II she remained in the
house trouble would follow for the young
painter as well as for herself. Yet how leave
it, and thus put herself into the power OF that
dreaded man?
Marguerite waited in the darkness. Sine
dared not get light, as, having seen Rene
go out. it might encourage the officer to
enter.
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THE NEWEST LAMPS
Up.to.Date Ideas in These Pretty Home
Furnishings.

Up.to.Datc Ideas in These Pretty Home
Furnishings.
Lamps of every design, shape, and size are
to be seen in proiusion. together with exquisite
fire screens and flower stands, all CT which
are most important items in the Identification
of the home They are few only of the enor-
nous stock OF beautiful things and originality
of designs. The FIRE screen. which, although
extremely simple, is charmingly pretty, is of
plated glass, the stand being of brass. while
it is fitted with three jardinieres, one large
one in the center being destined for some
towering plant. while the two smaller ones
ut the sides form charming receptacles for the
dainty little ferns which always look SO fresh
and pretty. Nothing could well be more
effective than the fire screen, and an addi-
tional recommendation is to be found in the
fact that it is not at all expensive.
White china lamps are always favorites. for
they look well with any scheme of decoration.
Three dainty little cherubs support a cornu-
copia which is tied up with white china rib
bons and which forms u receptacle for an
ngeniously-shaped lamp, the accompanying
shade being of silk in two shades OF yellow
made to represent tulip. For those who
like quaint things there is the figure of a very
iovial monk who acts as a candle bearer
while an extremely fascinating ballet girl in
gauZv robes forms the shade. The organ
pipe flower stands are also charming for table
decorations. and although they are made of
flnely-rIbbed glass, with oxidzed silver
mounts. they are only eight and sixpence
each
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THIS TELLING OF
DISAGREEABLE THINGS

Oh, those dreadfully good people who think
it their duty to tell you all the disagreeable
things they ever heard about you. and who in
a spirit of frank friendliness pick your ap-
pearance to pieces until you wish you could
go away somewhere and be buried out of sight
of human eyes foreveri They probably mean
to do right, but they fall far short OF the mark
if gentle kindliness of disposition and de-
sire to please rather than wound could be
happy woman has had her innocent mind
filled with doubts. her existence poisoned by
innuendoeS and her heart broken through the
candor of some kind friend. who thought it
her duty to tell the wife or sweetheart all
about something that somebody's cousins
sister heard about the husband or flance.
Such women may be doing their duty, but
they are mischief-makers nevertheless.
Even though they may not go to the extent
OF raising q beautiful family row. what is the
sense OF telling others the disagreeable things
we see in them or hear about them? Can it
possibly do any good to tell woman that her
gown is old style when she has no means Of
altering it? She knows it just as well as the
busybodv who attempts 10 set her right. But
if no one mentions it the burden of wearing it
is much easier 10 bear.
What sense is there in running about and
saving. oh. yes; | know all about her
family. She needn't put on airs. Her grand
father was a truekman, and when my great
aunt moved into her country house she hired
him TO take her furniture there" Suppose
he was a truckman or a peanut vender. it
isn't duty that impels the telling of that fact
to every one that will listen. Il is n jealous,
hateful desire TO get even with somebody
whom in your heart you envy. Duty of the
right sort points in another direction. Be
lieve that and you will not be misled into
saying ugly things and then trying TO palm
off the sting of them on to that old excuse
that NO one takes any stock in.
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As Marguerite strove against the faintnesS
stealing over her Rene threw open the door,
bit paused suddenly. in surprise and dislnay,
at The darkness and stiffness. A touch OF his
hand, acd the bright electric light flooded the
room, showing him the trembling girl leaning.
pale as death. against the carved eagle wings
Marguerite told him OF the officers position
opposite the house and the peril they were in.
The painters face was very grave; he knew
there was not Il moment to be lost. Suddenly
his face frightened; Il few moments of anx-
ious thought and his plan was formed.
Rising quickly. with few cheering words.
he went 10 the panel in the painted organ case
and pushed it aside; then. fetching from the
table some copper wire and the battery, he
placed them behind the opening. and, with
quick and practiced hand, made the desired
arrangements.
THAT spy outside cannot get in without our
knowledge. us | have arranged that as the
outer door opens an electric bell shall ring in
in this room. Directly that happens you are
to step through that open panel and close it
carefully from your side. Be sure you touch
no wire or handle in doing So You are not
afraid?'
81 am afraid replied Marguerite, 'but 1
promise that will do all you tell me; but
you. what are yon going to do?"
Il am going TO play to you," Rene laughed,
Win youi pOiiAi'SAoh.
The last chords of the beautiful cathedral
music from Faust we're sounding through the
room when the sudden, shrill ringing of
bell made Marguerite start violently and
spring to her feet.
There was no pause in the music; instead of
ceasing. Rene continued playing rather louder
than before.
behind the panel" he said. in quiet tones.
81 do not want to stop the music. Courage.
and all will be WELL
Very pale, but perfectly calm. the girl
softly and quickly did as directed, carefully
sliding the panel back into position as soon
as she had passed through.
Then. at the moment when the dreaded
knock came at the door, he suddenly put out
all the power of which the instrument was
capable. He wished to appear entirely alb
sorbed in the music, and he acted his part
well.
IN. de la Motte," said the officer.
No reply. Still the music went on.
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of passing out. turned back suddenly and

of passing out. turned back suddenly and
walked straight to the organ. At the same
moment the room was in darkness.
The officer turned in a rage.
Course your electricity Why don't YOU
keep to YOUR paints and pigments? Quick A
light. light. l say!'
Rene knew that further delay was hopeless.
The light came fitiully. then grew bright and
steady once more. The Russian was close to
the organ. As the light frightened the
cleverly deceptive canvas caught his atten-
ton.
Good heavens. The panel. hastily closed.
has not fitted with its customary exactness;
it has caught the quick and practiced eve of
the officer. Gen. olgors hand was on it
when his arm was hastily caught
For Gods sake, sir beg YOU to be care
full. 1t is at your peril if you touch thatl'
With quick movement and mocking laugh
Olgof threw of the young mans grasp. and
noticing small, button-like handle just
below the panel line. took hold of it roughly
A eonvulsive jerking of the arms. feeling
as If of a universal blow. a sudden relaxation
of the muscles-and the Russian fell to the
ground!
For one or two moments Rene bent over
him. Then slid back the panel. and with .
whispered "Come, stretched out his hand to
Marguerite.
'.Thank God. you are safei Mme Romanoff
is at home, and her servant is now waiting
for you few steps from this house. Have
no fear for that mans life upstairs; he has
only received a shock that will disable him
for u time, and richly he deserves it."
''And shall you be saie!" was the trembling
question.
The young mans answer was an unexpected
one. Ha suddenly took the sweet. pale face
between his hands and stopped and kissed
her.
The following letter from Gordon Murray
to Rene de Ia Motto may interest those who
wish to know what followed the events OF
this one evening:
DEAR DE La NOTE: was heartily delighted to
read all your good news How have / chuckIed
over your outwitting that Russian spyI Would
that had been an eye witness of his wholesome
rage on coming to and finding you so full of
concern Tor his unfortunate accident l con-
graduate you on your rising fame, and still
more, on your approaching marriage with the
fair Marguerite consent to. be best man on
one condifion-that no electric experiments be
tried on this occasion
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Behind fh9 SG6n8S
IFrom the Waverly Magazine. ]


1t was certainly curious room, in a curl
Gus house. One was always met by the un.
expected. Curious little entresols, and mar.
row, intricate passages, ending when least
expected in large and lofty rooms.
A room of large size, furnished to repre-
sent at once drawing room, library, labora-
tory. and place of worship.
At the western end of the room n LARGE
window commanded a cheerful view of the
broad thoroughfare. All was modern. with
the exception of one chair, the back of which
was curiously and elaborately carved to rep
resent the spread wings of an eagle.
Toward the center of the room was large
table spread with books and appliances for
electrical experiments. rolls of fine wires,
iron filings, a beautifully complete battery,
and so on.
At the eastern end of the room were two
deep recesses. In one of these stood an or
gan, the painted pipes reaching nearly to the
ceiling. Across the other were draperies. Just
now drawn back, and showing small, high
altar, IN the center cruciflx
AT the center table sat the sole occupant OF
the room-the young painter, Rene de la
Motto, man OF % or 90. with a clever, earn
est face. After pause he rose and stretched
MS arms as II weary; at the same moment his
name was called by CHEEKY voice outside.
with quick movement Rene drew the
draperies reverently before the altar: then
turned to greet young man in faultless tour
list dress, and with general well-to-do Fnr-
lish air about him.
How glad l am to see YOU. Gordoni When
did you come?'
Three days ago." returned his friend: sI
see you are the same busy man as ever-bent
on electriiying the world in general. How
goes the power of the future?-
''The power of the future is a prettv nree-
ent power, in this room at all events. Would
you like to try it?'
MY dear fellow! decline to bind myself n
willing victim on the shrine Of science. Rene.
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IN. de Ia Motte,'' repeated the officer in a
much louder tone.
The painter suddenly started round. and
with surprise in his face rose and bowed.
Pray, pardon me- sir" he said politely
Il am apt to become absorbed when impro-
vising. In what way can l serve you?"
You are q friend of Anton Chesnakoff.' "
replied the officer, mis- eyes fixed on the dra-
peries of the curtained recess.
Hardly n friend. An aequaintance-yes. ;"
''fou reserve the friendship for his daugh-
ter" returned the Russian with a sneer which
made Rene Involuntary clench his fists.
'Anton Chesnakoff has left his house, taking
certain reasonable papers with him. As his
acquaintance. you will kindly allow me to
search your rooms"
"And if 1 said no." replied Rene, "what
then?''
The officer shrugged his shoulders.
~ should do it all the same"
"Just SOL l am aware that in this country
privacy broken into would be of no avail.
warn you, however, that if you search this
room you do it at your peril
''Sir, you forget to whom you speak,
''Not at all returned Rene, coolly 81
only mean that / am devoted admirer of
electricity; and in touching objects you do
not understand you might possibly hurt
yourself"
II will take the risk" was the sneering re-
ply.
Gen. Olgof proceeded to carefully search
the room for any hidden papers or signs of
the fugitive. Not word was spoken, except
ing now and then anecessary one of warming
from Rene, when some electrical object was
touched The search ended.
With lightened heart Rene silently opened
the door to let the officer pass before him to
the other rooms, when, on the threshold. the
officer paused.
Il had occasion once before to search this
very room." he said, land my memory Is
good. Irecollect there were two doors. Stay!
believe the second door was in one of the
recesses.''
''Your memory is perfectly correct There
was, and is, a second door, but not needing
to use it have placed my. organ before it.
May ask you. sir, not to detain me longer
than necessary
He held the door open. but Olgof, instead
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Hints to Housekecpers.


drop of oil and a feather will do away
with the creaking in a door or creaking
chair.
When milk is used in tumblers. wash
them first in cold water; afterWard rinse in
not water.
little flour dredged over a cake before
icing it will keep the icing from spreading
and running of.
Never enter a sick room in state of per-
spirat1on. as the moment you become cool
your pores absorb.
When anything is spilled or boils over on
the stove the bad odor may be counteracted
by sprinkling little salt upon it.
Do not approach contagious disease with
an empty stomach nor sit between the sick
and the fire. because tine heat attracts the
vapor. Preventiyes are preferable to pill or
powder.
1t is much better TO keep tea and coffee in
glass fruit jars. with tightly screwed tops,
than m tin boxes. The favor is easily
spoiled by the vicinity of any articles of pro-
nounced odor. such as cheese or bacon.
Iron rust may be readily removed by draw
ing the affected spot over a board so that it
will lie smooth covering it with salt, and
squeezing on lemon Juice till a sort of paste is
formed. OF course a subsequent thorough
rinsing is necessary. Cream OF tartar will
also iSlho'S 'nc "ta-h IL Z" Stldil uuaHtitl be
tied into the stained part and boiled in clear
water.
In many cases of illness toast water is
recommended by physicians. Stale bread
should be toasted Until as brown as possible
without burning. Break in small pieces put
into pitcher and pour on about pint more
of boiling water than is sufficient 70 cover it.
This may be taken either hot or cold. and
may be favored with orange or lemon peel.
or some slices of pineapple may be cut into it,
This IS said to be very cooling and refresh
ing. and may be taken when other drinks are
not allowed.
The Washington times., 1894-04-16
have you made your fortune since saw

have you made your fortune since saw
you?"
Far from it, replied Rene: fortunes are
not made in a hurry by brain workers and
artists, poor wretchesl But what makes you
ask the question:
''Simply logical induction. Organs are ex-
pensive instruments. Here is an organ. evil
IDENTIFY your own from the painting on the
pipes. Hence, money must have been forth
coming for purchase of same?"
''What a triumph of arti 1 feel another
ZeuXis, at least. You remember my poor
little instrument? This is the very same. The
pipes are but base deception, and fabri-
Gated by myself
by Jover' was the Englishman's comment,
as he went close to the painted canvas; ''you
would make clever scene painter, Rene
What is this small knob for here?''
Push it to the left, replied Rene.
Gordon did SO. and to his surprise found
that part of the painted canvas formed slid
ing panel, giving access to door at the
back of the recess leading into the adjoining
room.
Il hope your friend, Chesnakoff, will speed
lily get out of his scrape."
"Who?" almost shouted the painter
"Chesnakoff! hope haven't startled you.
The report may not be true, but heard he
had disappeared and the usual search begun. ~
The sudden deep quiet and gravity which
usually follows the unexpected hearing of bad
news fell upon Rene. His friend saw it and
was concerned that he should be the bearer
of bud tidings.
81 am sorry, De la Motte." he said kindly.
81 wish had not mentioned it, have one
piece OF good news for you, at all events. I
have just been to Michelofs gallery and
heard that your picture had sold and sold
we'll"
The painters face frightened.
''At last Thank you, Gordon, for that bit
Of good news. l shall work with better
heart now. Are you going already?''
.'Alas. yesl That exacting cousin of mine
requires that / should show her the sights
and act in all respects as her faithful knight,
so do my duty. Goodbye
Near the western window stood IN easel,
over which light covering was thrown.
Removing this covering, the painter sat
down and examined with loving care his not
quite complete work. 1t was the picture OF a
girl with a sweet, pure face.