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Railway. and the speculation had gone very
wrong indeed. Then, in order to recoup
itself, the Company had tried its luck at cards
that evening. And every trial turned out
more disastrously than the last. So this morn
ing the Company saw that it had got to do
something to lessen expenses.
To resign at the club was out of the ques-
tion. To give up the box at the opera would
be absurd. When you haye accustomed your
self to an expensive brand OF cigars and wines
it is really quite impossible to drink or smoke
anything inferior.
There was only one thing to be done and
the Company was going TO do it.
1t called the lovely damsel who was in the
next room. 1t said to her: 'Take letter,
please.
letter the clerk, who had served the Company
fate that had ruled him into this rut, where
he only just earned enough to keep himself
and his family from hunger, And then again
he concluded by congratulating himself on
having such good, steady employment. 1t
was more than many men had.
He looked up. some one having touched
him on the shoulder. 1t was the lovely type
writer damsel and she handed him letter.
He read this:
DEAR SIR: Circumstances over which we have
no control necessitate reduction of expenses
Your resignation will be accepted on the first OF
the month THE COMPANY.
The clerk looked out of the window 81
lently. Outside the people were hurrying
along the street ceaselessly. 1t was like a
huge torrent. He read the letter again. smil-
ing rather queerly. Then no opened small
drawer of his desk and took out u very small
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Thumbs down, hand the whipped man passes
hout. Thumbs up, hand he goes free. Walk
up, walk up! Does hany one wish TO meet the
champion2'
First Of all, from far door, issued most
beautiful girl, slim. tall. and garbed most de-
hghtiullY. There were huge puffs in her sleeves
that made her hands look all the smaller. Her
gown wIdened little where it came close to
her feet. aud thus it was that the slenderness
OF her waist seemed more symmetrical than
symmetry itself; her curls were hying into
the breeze a little under her large, befiowered
hat; her shoes were brown and her step was
as buoyant as the spring. She was singing
something so softly that the crowd only
caught the faintest echo of it,
And while she was advancing thus. singing.
another door opened, and Cupid came forth.
No sooner had he seen her than he took aim
and sent an arrow straight at her heart. As
the shaft wounded her the girl turned her
eyes softly toward the boy and moaned. She
put her hands to her heart But the strange
thing was that she held the arrow fast and
made no effort TO bring it forth. So. when
Cupid saw that he had wounded her and that
she was glad. he began to run toward her to
kiss her, and she. with one hand still clasping
the arrow so that 1t went deeper ana deeper
into her heart. waited for him with parted
lips and an invitation in her eyes
The boy was within few yards OF her when
n third door opened and there appeared a
Circumstance. Immediately most strange
change came over the girl. Her eyes turned
toward the Circumstance and a steely lcok
came into them. She drew herself up Mtfle
and z stern purpose Strengthened her mouth.
Cupid wondering and pained, stopped
short. She turned away from him and walked
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CIRCUMSTANCES.

The king Of Circumstances was feeling de-
cidedly cheerful. He had Just heard something
that pleased him immensely. He had sent a
legion Of Circumstances against certain
man who had, before that, been certain of
success. and the man, after a desperate strug-
gle had eapitulated to the legion by dying
abjectly
So the king Of Circumstances smiled and
said TO one OF his Circumstances: 1.-The king
desires to be amused. Let there be gamesI'
BY the time the royal procession reached
the coliseum everything was in readiness
The crowd was enormous for the fame Of the
kings exceeding cheerfulness had spread
quickly. and his subjects knew that there
would be some particularly fascinating games
that day.
''Now. then. began the king little impa-
tiently. as soon as he had settled himself on
the divan in the royal box. what comes
frst?"
II was the custom in the coliseum to an
nounce the programme 10y the mouth OF a Cir
cnmsJance whom they called the chairman
The chairman had an accent that belonged to
the English music hall, but that also Is merely
q circumstance.
Hi ave to announce. lydies and gentle
men, that Hive been harsked by the we'll
known Champion Circumstance to hissue a
challenge TO hany man wot wishes TO meet i'm
in iTe-loot ring. Roman rules 10 prevail
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The Circumstance smiled to itself. thinking
they might have come to that conclusion long
ago without all this trouble and heartache.
1t did not know how near it had come from
never waking from that sleep. And then, as
the full purpOrt of their new resolution came
TO il. the Circumstances clustered with mighty
objections. To be second in their affection
means nothing more nor less than defeat.
But they merely listened to its ragings and
smiled. Wait" they said, presently we
will attend to you. Just now we two have a
long fast to atone for" Then in delicious
whisper. 'Come, dear, let US go for a walk
alone together as we used to in the old days"
And they went out, leaving the Circum-
stance bowling with defeat and wounded
vanity.
For the Circumstance was their own child.
queer curl came 10 the kings mouth,
something between a smile and sneer. He
called the chairman to him. You will now
receive the reward Of Justice" he said.
''Kindly step down into the arena" Then ha
gave a signal to Circumstance by his side,
and this Circumstance went down into the
arena with the chairman. who was white and
trembling.
The chairman. in a fearful apprehension,
started to cry out for help. But the vast au-
dience. in fashion since become quite uni
yersal, had already risen from its seats, and
with much rustling of skirts and fans, and
erumpling OF paper, and shutting up of opera
glasses, and talking and laughing was pro-
ceeding up the huge aisles and out Of the
coliseum. So whatever ths chairman had
wished to say was left unheard.-PeEciVM2
Pollard, in Chap Book.
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If You Don't Win
The
WATCH
r. HARRIS & CO..
Seventh and D,
WIN furnish You One at Special Price.

toward the Circumstance, who merely stood
quite still, smiling hideously. AS she went
she tore the arrow of Cupid from her heart
and threw it before her into the sawdust. so
that as she strobe forward she stepped unon
it and broke it into fragments. And while
Cupid threw himself upon his pretty face.
shaking with sobs, his quiver flung beside
him. the girl kissed the Circumstance.
But the Circumstance only smiled quite
eoldly, even while it folded her IN its arms,
For it happened TO be Bank Account.
Tho King had begun to be quite pleased
with this number when 1t happened that he
felt an irresis tibe desire to yaWn. 1t was
really due to late hours in the past, but he
decided at once that it must be due TO the
present So he frowned at the chairman
again.
did you see me yawn?'' he said severely.
"Did you? When the games are so stupid
that the King has to yawn, him" He did
cause of the things that the King had omitted
to say. He hastened on TO the next announce
ment
The title of hour next number is a Tab
leau of Today" he cried, "hand which ex-
plains ITSELF"
When everything had been arranged by a
multitude of slaves of circumstance, the scene
showed large Office with roller-top desks
and a typewriter stand. In the foreground
was clerk who had served his company
fifteen years. He looked it.
At the desk sat the Company II was
thinking, through the pangs cf headache, OF
the night before and the day before that. On
the day before it had run against most I'M
lucky lot of Circumstances. 1t had made a
huge speculation In stocks OF the =. p. G.
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A CuRIoUs CouRTsHIP,
How the Question Is Popped" in Bu


How the Question Is Popped" in Bur-
nah.
Mr.. Mortimer Menpes, while travelling in
the East in search of subjects, came upon a
curious form OF courtship- Sketching one
day in BurmRh he noticed man little dis
tance off glaring fiercely straight ahead OF
him at some object he could not see from his
position. The man sat with the same fixed
glare the whole of the afternoon, and was
there again next morning. Mr.. Menpes had
the curiosity to ask ali English visitor what
il meant. The reply was:
"0h, he is in love-
1t was explained that this was their method
OF courtship. The object of this mans at
tentiVe glare was girl in a neighboring ba-
zaar. When man falls in love he has to seat
himself at certain distance from his adored,
and wait for her TO 10 the rest Ii she looks
in his direction once or twice on the first or
second day he is wildly encouraged, and if on
the third day she mods at him and smiles 1t is
time TO go to the parents with reference to
the marriage settlements.
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/ HEAR.

Everywhere.-Tha the modern girl is an
extraordinary creature in her supreme selfish
ness; she thinks the world is made for girls,
and the summer especially.
In the World-That the taste for dressing
N mannish fashion comes TO a woman either
very early in life, before she has fallen a victim
10 lrills and fripper.es. or late in life, when
she affects TO despise them.
In a Boudoir-That maidens with "soft,
moonlike eyes," exist only in novels, and
mostly Japanese novels at that.
In the Theatrical Worid.-That Lillian Rus
sell is not genuinely handsome woman
she is only chrome.
On the Street.-Tbat the belle monde are
affecting two frills, one of white lace, with
black spots, the other of brown lisse.
At the New York Yacht Club.-That one OF
the pretty trophies is vase. with two figures
in relief OF Indians armed with bow and ar
row
IN Vanity Fair-That Mrs Ogden Mills is
usually regarded as the best dressed woman
in society.
In'the Cycling World.-That the Baroness
de Seillere is a recent convert 10 the wheel;
she wears seal brown, with little black bon
net perched iauntilY on her silver hair.
In England.-That among the Odes in honor
OF the new baby is one which should turn the
author into a laureate:
o Tootsicunn! toOthless and tiny!
baby, so royalty bred
Whose head is so pinkily shiny
Whose mouth as a rosebud is red.
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GROGAN'S
MAMMOTH
CREDIT HOUSE,
si9-s2l-S23 5th Street Northwest
Between II and Streets.
MRS. GOULD'S GOWNS.
She sustains Americas Reputation in ths
Dressing Line.

She Sustains Americans Reputation in the
Dressing Line.
Mrs George J. Gould's pretty features, IA
miliar to most New Workers, have never been
prettier than this season in the framing of
yachting dress. A lale picture shows the fine
oval OF her dark face, her gray eyes, and long
lashes, and her very black hair. surmounted
most becomiugly with a sailor nat. Mrs
Gould has entertained many distinguished
guests al the Dormers, her place at Cowes,
and on board the AtalgDta. and all chronicles
agree that she has weluphed the worldwide
reputation oi American women for smart
dressing.
iavOrite yachting dress has been one OF
red linen. over a loose blouse of black satin.
embroidered with the Atsianta flag. Another
handsome white llnsn sailor costume is made
with blue serge collar, with white braid
and black sailor knot and waistband. Still
another pretty costume worn is Of navy blue
serge, trimmed with white cloth revers and
3embr0idersd with red and gold anchors. The
skirt has the same trimmings at the edge.
The cap and vest are of blue and white stock
inette. For dressier wear Mrs. Gould much
effects GalusDOrough yellows, which in COM
binatlon with black Lace or black and gold
braid, or velvet, are very effective for her bru-
nette style.
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PRINCESS AIix OF Russia.


The gentle Princess AliX of Hesse whose
charming portrait graces the Grafton Gallery
collection of Fair Women" in London this
season, and who is soon to be the bride of the
CzareTitch of Russia, is a sister of the reign
ing Duke Of Hesse and daughter of that Prin-
cess Alice who died at Darmstadt, and whom
Queen Victoria so tenderly mOurned.
The future Empress of Russia is of yielding
and amiahle disposition, and is going pa
tiently through all the ceremonies necessary
10 fit her for her exalted post, one of which is
the learning of all the formulas OF the Greek
Orthodox Church
Not ali German Princesses have been so ac-
commodating as TO fit themselves to the
Official religion when marrying into the Rus
sian nobility. The Dukes of Mecklenburg
would not allow their daughters who made
Russian marriages to abiure the faith of their
childhood.
The Princess AliX is greatly beloved by
Queen Victoria, who has also taken an i'm
mense liking to the Czarewitch, because he is
to be Alixs husband.
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DR.. R|ECEL,
SPECIALIST ON
Disease Of Ear, Nose, Throat
and Lungs.
Catarrh. Asthma. Bronchitis. and
ConSumption Cured.

The above diseases have bafied the skill OF
physicians for ages and ages, and oven now are
considered incurable by most of them. But DIR.
Riegel has mastered the secret, and with his new
method can cure most any case of Catarrh.
Seyenty-flye per cent OF all persons suffering
with Consumption, Asthma, or Bronchitis who
have sought his advice have been entirely cured
or greatly benefited
lieved Enlarged Tonsils and Nasal Tumors re-
moved without pain.
DR.. Biegel viii guarantee to cure any case of
Neuralgia Of the Head, or Sick Headache, in two
weeks
Asthma, Hay Fever, Bronchitis, and Consump-
tion treated by inhalation.
His local treatment of Catarrh is mild and
soothing but ettectual, relieving the very worst
cases in a few days.
Hearing restored in a short time. He has re-
stored the hearing of persons who have been
deaf for years, in three to five weeks.
DR. hegel can be consulted in English or Ger
man at his of1lce rooms, 1894 Fourteenth street
northwest
One weeks free treatment to all who apply in
person.
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Trunks on Legs.

Stoop-over, stand-on-the-fioor trunks have
had their day. They have given the world a
lot Of backaehes, and the woman who has a
Wandering Willy for husband and boys at
college will welcome the boxes that stand up
to be packed. The upright trunk was brought
out in the big size used for packing blankets
and house linen. Now all sizes are made.
Shut up, there are iron hoops, which are
square. iDcidently on The ends; when they are
pulled on up goes the trunk three or four
feet, according 10 its depth. A large trunk is
as high as dressing case and little shallow
school trunk is higher than chair when
open. These iron braces do away with
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A Butterfly Gown.

genuine butterfly gown is a feature of
an Old Point bellies evening wardrobe. This
particular frock throws into the shade all the
other dancing toilets in the same room with
il. The wearer is the originatorof the unique
scheme. The simply-draped skirt Of silk
guaze is tlecked with hand painted butter
flies; maGemoiselie has scattered upon her
shoulder puiIs flight of butterflies; the same
design decorates the gauZy ruf1ies about the
decoliete corsage. and even the white satin
ribbon carried about the waist and tied in a
butterfly bow behind is painted with tho
pretty winged creatures.
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the left side the bows are accompanied nv
long streamers which fall nearly to the end
Of the skirt. A large bow is placed on the
skirt above the hem in the front OF the skirt
and folds of the same form the cuffs and col
lar. An appropriate hat is II small toque of
cream straw trimmed high on each side lit
tie 10 the front with knots OF velvet, and stiff
black quills impart a iaunty air TO the entire
dress.
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Laundering En- mbroidered Linen.

Laundering En- broidcred Linen.
When laundering embroidered linen make
a strong suds of some white soap and luke
warm water, and wash the pieces carefully.
The washing-board must not be used. Rinse
Immediately in lukewarm water and then in
water slightly blued and hang out TO dry.
When half dry lay them out smoothly on a
clean cloth, which has been laid over piece
of douhle-faced white Canton flannel, and
press on the wrong side with hot iron until
they are quite dry. If they are fringed, comb
the fringe out carefully with a moderately
coarse comb.-September Ladies Home Jour
nal
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PROPOSALS

DROPoSALS FOR SUPPLIES FOR THE NAVY
i Yard, Washington. D. C., August 90. 1Ss4--
Sealed proposals, endorsed Proposals for sun
plies for the Navy Yard. Wsshingtoa- D C., 70
be opened September Is. 1884, VII be received
at the Bureau Of Supplies aud Accounts, Navy
Department, ashington, D. C, until I2 o'clock
Immediately thereafter, 20 furnish az the Nay
Yard, Washington, d. c., quantity ot brfc&,
lime cement, sand, broken stone, gravel hard
ware, lumber, brisrles. thread, brushes. rye
straw, and one locomotive crane Ths articles
must conform TO the Navy standard apd pas1
the usual naval inspection. Blank proposals
VIII be furnished upon application % the Navy
Yard, Washington, D. c. The attsnkzcn Of manTl-
facturers and dealers is invited Tie bids, ali
other things being equal, decided By lot The
Department reserves the right 20 waive defects
or 10 reject any OF all bids NOS deemed adEan-
tsgeOus 10 the Government A K AICH.ER,
Acting Chief Of Bureau se7-10,1S,17
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BARGAINS FOR TO-DAY.
las advertised in TEE TrxEaI ]

Robinson, Cherry Co.-Hat department.
filled with rich, fine. and fashionable
goods.
MilIard Price & co.-Eggs always In
stock; grocery and hotel trade speciality.
Cooperative Town Co.-Lots on favor
able terms.
The Warren Shoe House-Ladies' 81 Rus.
sia Calf oxfords. only SO cents pair.
Washington Flyer Cycle Co.-Bicycles at
less than cost.
Garner Co.-ChiIdren's School Suits
from S1.5o up.
r. NJ. Dobbius-Jewelrya at all prices. cash
or credit.
wnIett & Ruoff-DunIap Fifth-Avenue
hats.
Columbia Park-Lots for $50 each.
To.morrow's Menu.
BREAKFAST
Concord Grapes-
HoiniRy and Cream.
Fried Potatoes, Radishes
Breakfast Rolls Coffee
LUNCH
Cold Sliced Veal with Stuffed Olives,
Cake Peaches ana Cream,
DINNER
YermiceIh Soup
Cold Lobster
French Dressing.
BrOied Steak with Mushrooms.
Drowned Potatoes. Yellow Squash
Celery Salad
Charlotte Russo. Fruit.
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EDUCATIONAL.
GONzACA COLLEGE

Classical, Scientific and Business courses OF
studies. Schools reopen Tuesday, September
SPECIAL COURSE FOR OLDER STUDENTS
WISHING TO MAKE RAPID PROGRESS IN THE
CLASSICS. For particulars address
REV CORNELIUS GILLESPIE, S. j.,
augS-lmo President and Treasurer.
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WANTED.

WANTED IT KNOWN E BRENNER, 400
w Warner Street, cures smoking ehlmneys,
makes latrobes, ranges and furnaces Gives sat
isfaction or no charge Spouting and job work.
Prices rock bottom. sep9-7t
COUPON POLICY, PROTECTS, PLEAsES,
y pays-SPoT CASH
See HILL,
sep6-tf RIM 50, Werder Bldg
NXTANTED-ALL BEER DRINKERS TO CALL
w at Bush's new place SI7 7th 81 NV, and
get nice bottle of beer for cents au2I-1yr
w TANTED-THE PUBLIC TO KNOW THAT
w have opened a branch store with full
line of birds, cages, feed. aquRriums, gold fish.
and pet animals at l22l Pa. ave; main store, 7l2
18th ST n W. SCHMID. ie25-3mo
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"rhe Times,. Fashion Hints.

A neat dress for an afternoon in the parks
consists of cream or white serge trimmed in
black velvet ribbons, the velvet forming two
sides of the waist is drawn down and con-
fined at the belt with bows Of the velvet. At
The Washington times., 1894-09-10

straps. Upright trunks are made in the box
form and also with trays the entire depth
The prices are alike.
The Washington times., 1894-09-10

Cantaloupe melons should be ice cold, and
10y many are considered improved by adding
a spoonful of strained honey in each half oi
the melon.
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FOR sALE-MIsCELLANE0Us.
EOR SALE-MILK ROUTE.
Il Horse, Wagon, and Cans
Address Box 40,
This aFfica aanq-3f
BICYCLESAT LESS THAN COST

The Washington Flyer Cycle Co. are selling
out at auction prices to make room for their
20 models AZ IIth ST. NV seS-tf
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SANATARIUM

For nervous and cutaneous disease Scientific
electrical treatment in acute and chronic
troubles, paralysis, rheumatism, sciatica etc
Iumors reduced, hairs removed, etc. 707 18th St
W. aus
nR. TAYLOR-906 + ST NW.-MAKRS BEAU
IL tiful Sets OF Teeth for $50 Satisfaction
guaranteed. Teeth extracted without pain
Filings at low prices. auIg-lm
- EA SALT, CABINET VAP0R. PLAIN AND
y needle spray baths; alcohol rubbihgs aud
scientific massage; rooms cooled by electric
fans open daily, TO $780, Mrs. ADDiE SULLI-
VAN, d06 l3hth 81 aul6-1mo
CABINET, yAPOR, PLAIN, AND INDICATED
Y sea salt and sulphur baths; electric and
magnetic treatment; alcohol Iubbngs DR.
SARAH WAICOT'f, ~ 18th st. NV. open sun
days. au14-1mo
CNAPITAL STEAM LAUNDRY-MA A WEAVER,
" proprietor 5l2 Eighth ST NV. Telephone 1918
Laundry work In all its branches neatly exc
cuted at reasona Bile rates
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The Bliss School Of Electricity

The only institution in the country whore stu
dents given a thoroughly practical course
enable them, in one year, 10 intelligontly handle
or install electrical apparatus and wiring Of
all leading types OF manufacture. r
Lewis, B. s., professor cleo. engineering Coz
lumbian University, also OF physics, John Shop
kins University, will lecture Mondays and FRI
DAYS of each week. Course opens October /.
Closes June 1. Sessions Mondays, Wednesdays,
and Fridays, to 6p. m. Terms, including
all tools, apparatus, lecture note books,
practical and theoretical instruction, and
diplomas, $50 CAN IT BE DONEi ASK
THOSE WHO HAVE DONE IT For de-
tailed information, address L. d. BLISS, Princi-
pal, Warder Building au2l-1m
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FOR RENT-ROOMs.

nor RENT
II Three partly furnished rooms, suitable for
light housekeeping.
sepl0-3t 19U2 Pennsylvania ave NV
E0R RENT-THREE UNFURNISHED COM
Il municating rooms with private bath, large
closets; entire second floor, in family of adults
References exchanged. No children taken. 223
ID street northwest sep9-3t
COMFORTABLE FURNISHED ROOMS; FIRST
~ class beds; very reasonable rates; central
location.
seS-7t 70S 18th ST NV.
ENOR RRNT-UNFURNISHED- ROOMS
IL and large bath room; entire I'd floor; new
house; bay window; heat and gas; light house.
keeping. 1919 Maryland ave. n seS-3t
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1864 Education for Real Life. 1894

For sons and Daughters The Spencerian Bus
mess College, National Bank Of the Republic
building, cor 7th and ID NV Day and night ses-
siOns SPENCERIAN, in the national capital
and throughout the country, is household word.
associated with thorough business training and
prosperous career.
The thirtieth scholastic year OF this popular
institution begins Monday, September, 3. 1894.
Five departments, viz: Practical Business, in
Guiding complete bookkeeping course, English,
rapid calculations, rapid writing, moral and
social culture, Delsarte system of expression,
civics, political economy, and commercial law;
Practical English, with init t.atory bookkeeping;
Shorthand and Typewriting, including English:
Spencerian Rapid Writing; Mechanical and
Architectural Drawing. Full corps of thoroughly
trained teachers Location central ONCE open
every business day and night on and after Mon
day, August {. Write or call for new annual
announcement MRS. SARA 4. SPENCER,
aul0-3m Principal aud Proprietor.