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The Washington times., 1894-04-09
A Misplaced
Sentiment

We heard the other day, says the Bazar, OF
young woman whose circumstances obliged
her to seek employment. She was mistress
OF the dainty art of hand-sewing. and as at
present there is a demand for dainty work of
this kind exquisitely done she had not far to
seek a market for her labor. The home in
which she and her dear ones lived was de-
pendent upon her success in the line for
which she had ability and in which she he'd
opportunity.
A lady anxious to employ the girl sent for
her with the intention of giving liberal
order. To her surprise, ON entering the room
where the young woman had been shown. the
lady was greeted by eyes swimming with
tears. trembling hands. and a voice aquiver
with eager protestation. l am so afraid"
the Young woman fastened to say, ''that you
will not know that l am a lady. l never was
brought up TO do any kind of work. NV
father was rich man. and l had people to
wait on me. and lived in house as nice
as this. l never expected to have to work
for my living"
The scene might have been pathetic had it
not been absurd. In way it was pathetic,
for it revealed very clearly the inherent weak
ness and the false pride of a character such
as this girl displayed. In democratic coun-
try where the millionaire may be the grand
son of q day-laborer and where the grand
children of millonaires occasionally are day
laborers. it is absurd TO the last degree that
the accident of poverty or wealth should
come TO the front at all factor in cases
like this.
The girl had not ceased to be a lady-if we
tach to the word lady the meaning hap
pilv given to it by Hamerton. namely. "a
woman ID high state of civilization'-be-
cause it had become necessary that she should
earn her bread by honest work. Her lady
hood was not touched. did moi enter at all
into the transaction. She should have been
as dignified, should have felt as independent,
in receiving work as the other did in tender
ing it,
The feeling that one kind of work is neces-
sarily more honorable than another is entirely
opposed 10 the self-respecting thought of
American women. Whatever work comes to
ones hand-whether it he painting pictures
or washing dishes. scrubbing floors or max
ing cake, writing poetry or designing en-
broidery. selling goods or nursing the sick
it makes no difference. 1t is the doing OF a
task thoroughly and well that is the honor
able thing and the girl who performs her
work perfectly. finishing it rs it should be,
with no loose threads. either literal or meta
phorical, fulfilling all her duties patiently
and serenely. Is as truly in her right ? zee
and is as worthy Of honor AMI respect as the
most exquisite woman who rides in her car
riage.
In point OF fact. many OF our busy women
OF wealth could. at moment notice. change
places with their cooks or seaiustresses and
do the work these do surprisingly well; nor
would they be In the least ashamed Of il.
Brains and cultivation tell in all departments,
and she VINO explains herself and apologies
when seeking for work proves only tina, she
is stupid and not in touch with the period.
The Washington times., 1894-04-09
The Life of the Pallet Girl.

wish, says Polly Pry. that those romantic
girls who imagine that the life of ballet
dancer is akin to that Of a butterfly could
have peeped in with me at ballet rehearsal
the other day. have pretty good appetite
for work, but mine is play compared to that
of the girls I saw there. And when they
weren't whirling and kicking and rushing
down and falling back and being stormei at
by the authorities they were standing at tho
sides of the stage holding on to the ''wings"
and in the most unromantic leggings. skirts,
and coats, kicking up one foot and then the
other a trile OF hundred times or so as
high as it would 20. This is called "side
practice" and they work at it hours at a time.
Better stick to Juliet, girls, and shun the bal
let
The Washington times., 1894-04-09
What Pointed Toes Do.

The fashion OF wearing pointed toes in
boots and shoes has caused a very painful
curvature OF the toes, from which a great
number of people are at this present moment
suffering. The great toe is bent in and pushes
one or more OF the smaller toes out of position,
raising them on one joint in a form which
has caused the doctors TO call them hammer
toes" Surgeons have provided for this an
apparatus which is to be worn all night. and.
If possible, during the hours of leisure in the
daytime.
This consists Oft splint resembling sandal.
which fits along the base of the foot aud is
provided with tapes passed under and over
the toes in such a fashion as to bend down
the Joint that has become raised. The cure
is almost painless one, and. if take n i'll time
and persevared in, may avert what is an ex-
tremely painful operation, that of cutting the
tendons underneath the toe.
The Washington times., 1894-04-09

required TO iasten IT,
The bishop sleeves, nearly yard wide, are
very long, and have a fitted lining. to which
they are taken up in pleat at the elbow to
give them the proper length. They are gath
cred to straight cuffs of pongee four inches
deep when doubled, brier-stitched in single
row, and fastened by three buttons. The
edge OF the waist goes inside the dress shirt.
A navy-blue necktie and ribbon belt with a
pearl buckle complete the waist for wearing
with blue sacking or serge suits. For those
who prefer washable materials for similar
shirt waists Madras ginghams aud linen ba.iste
are used in the ecru pongee color. which is
sometimes called "linen color in the shops.
The Washington times., 1894-04-09
Retailers Are Showing:

Retailers Are showing:
Bureau lace sets in butter color.
Velveteen having waterproof finish.
Silk null for Summer evening toilettes.
Small made-up silk ties for ladies' wear
Imported canvas suits trimmed with moire.
Frills of spangled net for making hat
br!ms.
New and well-selling patterns Of oriental
lace.
Ladies' and mems Summer ties of wash
goods.
Insertion trimmings of mohair and silk
braid.
Made up lawn ties of different styles for
men.
Drapery silks having shadowy chine ef-
feet.
Summer petticoats that will not wrinkle or
soil.
Costumes having short apron fronts and
sash backs.
Ready-made yokes of lace and chiffon or
gauze.-Dry Goods Economist.
The Washington times., 1894-04-09
French Waists.


Pongee silk shirt waists of the natural ecru
shade are imported by the best modistes to
wear with blazer suits in the Summer They
are made in the simplest manner. with fullness
gathered at the neck and waist in front and
back. and are mounted on a fitted ana boned
lining of silk. box pleat two inches wide
is down the front, with row OF brier-stitch-
ing in navy-blue silk near each edge. and
holding buttonholes for three pearl buttons.
A turned-down collar of the pongee doubled
has single row of stitching, and is mounted
The Washington times., 1894-04-09
Snnnor-fS for Dor plants

SUPPo' - TUT 4 os 'sHH1t1'
Rods of thin metal are now made in Ger
many to be used as substitutes for sticks in
supporting plants grown III pots. They
branch out below into several slender feet. so
th at they are easily fixed in an erect position,
and. as they are hollow throughout. it is said
that water may more advantageously be ap-
piled by pouring it into their tops than by ap-
plying it directly to the surface of the soil.
The Washington times., 1894-04-09
The Explosion of kitchen Boilers.

Explosions take place from the stoppage of
the pipes by frost or sediment, never, as has
been thought, by the heating of the boiler red
hot and subsequent admission of cold water,
this last, contrary to common opinion, being
accompanied by a reduction instead OF an in
crease of pressure. The remedy is the pro-
vision of a property safety-valve for every
kitchen boiler
The Washington times., 1894-04-09
The Stitches in q Shirt.

The pathos of Tom Hoods famous ':song
of the Shirt" is emphasized by the calculation
OF shirtmaker that there are 20.6l9 stitches
in one of these garments. When we add to
this labor the cost of the material and the cut
ting out the puzzle is how shirt can be sold
as cheap as it is.-Patterson Press.
The Washington times., 1894-04-09
The Curiosity of the Young Lady.

New shopman in iewelers-Young lady in
front wants TO see some rings exactly like one
she has on. She says she thinks OF having
two alike. just for the fun of the thing.
Jeweler-Dont waste time on her. That
ring she has on is an engagement ring. and
she wants to find out what it cost.-Tib-Bits.
The Washington times., 1894-04-09
Minced Mutton.

Take pound and half of cooked mutton
and mince it as fine as possible and season
it highly with pepper and salt. Warm half a
pint of good brown gravy or gravy made
from the bones, make the mince very hot in
it and serve with border of poached eggs.
The Washington times., 1894-04-09
Torn out hy the Roots.

IFfUn Ihe " u-hIN.tuh FVsLI
The Boston Post offers this suggestion for
an effective ending to short story OF news
paper life: ''And Editor Bloggs. of the
Weekly BlzoO. tore his telephone out by the
roots. 50 that advertisers could not order
their ads cut, and lived happily ever after.
The Washington times., 1894-04-09
A GOOD, HEALTHY
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION.

In these times OF monetary depression It is in-
teresting to read Of the transactions Of imam
cial institution like the PERPETUAL BUILDING
ASSOCIATION or WAsHfSGToN, d. C. The past
month was great one for the members. Series
Nos 8, 4, and are In course Of redemption. We
refunded $50 .45S. 50 of dues on shares to men,
cers We paid out 19,62429 in interest, some
receiving as much As e5O00 and $1,000 down to
ESQ of interest on their investment at the rate
of 12 per cent per annum. Notwithstanding the
heavy disbursements Of the month, aggregating
&1Os 613 49, our receipts still larger, amount
ing to sll3331. The months big business still
leaves our assets at 81 l30 71 35, and our surplus
or interest fund remains at sl0202A35. We are
paying out thousands Of dollars every month";
PERPETUAL dividend-paying concern All
profits belong to the members; we have no other
stockholders to take the cream of the profits
away. Every one having money In the concern,
either regular dues or as special payments,
are members and entitled TO their prescribed
share Of dividends, some every month, some
every three months and others as they may
elect The rates Of interest are per cent. per
annum on shares Withdrawn before maturing;
6 por cent per annum on special payments II
per cent. per annum on matured shares We
are purely local concern, and infinitely more
satisfactory to our members than are the So
called national concerns to their members Ad-
vances are made on good Washington city prop
erty on such accommodating terms as cannot be
obtained elsewhere.
Onlce at 506 Eleventh street.
C. c. DUNCANsoN, President.
LEWIS ABRAHAM, Vice President
FRANCIS G. SAXTON, Treasurer
JOHN COOK, Secretary, sos Eleventh street.
CHAS. f. BENJAMIN, Attorney,
20 Corcoran Building.
The Washington times., 1894-04-09
TRYING to Read His Mind.

Minnie-How is it that you don't speak to
Charley now?
Mamie-Oh. he asked me the other night if
was trying to read his mind. and Itold hi m
that never attempt to perform impossible
ties.-Doston Herald.
The Washington times., 1894-04-09
HERE. A MECHANIC TREAT.

AT Max 0ppenheimer 1921 Seventh street
northwest lce-cold bottle beer only cents: also
choicest wines, liquors, and cigars constantly on
hand. This is where you can get your moneys
worth, and you will not be disappointed. Re
member, ice-cold bottle beer msr2222-3mo
The Washington times., 1894-04-09
Cut Lower Than Usual

Cut Lower Than Usual.
''How are the baseball salaries this season.
asked Bellefeld.
1.-THE style is decollete." replied Bloomfield.
''How is that?''
"They are cut lower than usual. Pitts
burg Telegraph.
The Washington times., 1894-04-09
c. B. NICHOLS,
Have You Tried Our Health Drinks,

Motifs Best elders in one-half gallon bottles for
% cents. The best sweet, hard or crab cider,
Equinox mineral water in one-half gallon bottles,
. cents The Genisee Fruit Co.'S non-alcoholic
beverages, win de Pomne hop tonic ale- Equinox
ginger champagne and mineral waters, all
sparkling, in pint bottles, 25 cents Goods deliv-
cred free j. W. REED, cor Ninth and D N W.
aar.as- 4
The Washington times., 1894-04-09
0pening Of the Soda Season,

desire to inform my patrons and the general
public that have opened the soda season at my
store. Our syrups are always fresh and made
from sound. ripefruit Our soda is made of the
purest spring water Our ice cream is delicious.
Try it and be convinced Six tickets for 25 cents
ID. ODoNoGHuE. proprietor District Pharmacy,
First and streets Northwest mareg-imo
The Washington times., 1894-04-09
Too Low in the Crown,

Mrs. Snaggs-You think my new hat is too
low in the crown. don't you, dear?
Mr.. Snaggs-Oh, it averages up all right
Too low in the crown and too high in the
price-Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph.
The Washington times., 1894-04-09
The perils of Dcntistry-to Dentists.

IRON the London Daily News.
A sensation has been caused in Berlin by
the death of dentist from blood poisoning
under the following circumstances: On draw
ing lady's tooth he happened to get his fin
ger into the patients mouth. At that moment
she convulsively closed her teeth few
hours afteiward the dentist was found to be
suffering from blood poisoning. which spread
SO rapidly that an operation which was per-
formed on the same day had no effect The
next day he became delirious, and died
shortly alterward.
The Washington times., 1894-04-09
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Il OF P-THE INSTITUTION OF THE
~ new Lodge of Knights of Pythias will take
place Tuesday, April 10, at 1 p. m. sharp, at
Elks' Hall, Ninth and Pennsylvania avenue,
northwest. BY ORDER OF THE LODGE 10
THEY ARE THE FINEST MANTELTo. CAB
l. NETS. 90 per dozen. Great demand for
them at BISHOPS, 905 Pa. ave. 12
The Washington times., 1894-04-09
THE BEHAVIOR OF
WOMEN ON THE STREET.

Though most unwilling to admit that wo-
Philadelphia Times. the truth must be told in
these heart-to-heart talks. and the sensible
sisters will realize the justice Of what is said
and will not be offended at the blunt honesty
that has nothing personal in its candor. The
papers daily are filed with instances OF women
having been addressed by strange men on
the street or made 10 receive attentions that
are obnoxious. and the hue and cry goes forth
that all men are wicked. vile creatures
prowling about like wild animals in search of
prey TO devour.
They may be roaming UP and down every
street and lurking in every doorway. but of
one thing the most timid woman may rest
assured unless she gives some encourage
ment the deepest-dyed villain that was ever
painted would not have the courage to ad-
dress her.
Though 1t is by no means pleasant, 1t is
perfectly safe for woman TO walk the city
streets alone at midnight. provided she con-
ducts herself as lady should. The fault lies.
however, in q propensity for making herself
conspicuous that is innocent in its meaning
but is apt to be misconstrued by the ever
watchfui creature OF the genus "masher." A
man of this ealiber considers a glance euuiva-
lent to n written invitation and. Il smile is all
that is needed for MIN to at once join the silly
woman. who is then frightened out of her
wits and wishes she were anywhere but where
she is.
Even when the affair has progressed this
far the woman can stop 1t il she is so dis
po5ed. diguifed You are mistaken, sir"
in a tone sufficiently loud for any passer-by to
note will be the means OF ridding herself at
once of the undesirable companion. Woman's
power over man is truly boundless. There
fore, unless she invites unwelcome addresses
and encourages them after they are once
given. she need have no fear OF man, for. if
she commands his respect. she is safe from
any annoyance on his part.
The Washington times., 1894-04-09
Colleges Closed Because of Hard Times

colleges Closed Because OF Hard Times.
From the London Pail Mall Gazette
Italian professors are waiing over the sup
preston OF six universities, which in these
hard times the government can no longer af-
ford 10 support. The doomed colleges are
those OF Messina, Catana Modena. Parma. ST.
ena. and Sassari, in ali of which the number
OF students ranged from 100 to 400. high
school at Maserata. with 40 students. is also
to be closed. 1t may he hoped for the sake of
higher education that better times will soon
enable all these institutions to be reopened.
The Washington times., 1894-04-09
HELPED HIN TO MAKE MONEY.

A. n. MEEKER, so7 Third St s.E
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-26

new coRBETT AND MITCHELL COMPARE IN SIZE.
Soon after Mitchells arrival In this
country In 1883 he defeated Mike Cleary,
and at Madison Square Garden, ON May
%, he boxed with John l.. Sullivan, and
succeeded In knocking the American
champion down, but the police stopped
the fight In the third round. A
meeting" between William Sheriff. the
Prussian, and Mitchell on Long Island
was decided to bs q draw, and on March
26, 1884, Mitchell defeated Joe Denning
in four rounds; his next battle, being with
Jake Kilrain, in Boston, was draw.
In May, 1884, Mitchell defeated Billy
Edwards In a notable battle in New York,
and in the following October fought four
rounds with Dominick McCaffrey at the
same place, tlfe referee declaring the fight
q draw.
The next mattel made by Mitchell was
with Jack Burke of England at Chi
cago, and at the end of the 10th round
Mitchell was declared the winner. A
"meet" with Patsy Cardiff at Mime
apolis ended in draw. and in the sum-
mer Of 1886 Mitchell returned to England.
After his return TO America In 1887 he
defeated Steve Gallagher at Cleveland.
On March 10. 1888, Mitchell fought his
memorable battle with John l.. Sullivan
at Chantilly, France, for 500 pounds ster-
ling a side, the contest lasting three hours
and eleven minutes and ending In draw
In the 89th round. Since that time
Mitchell has given many exhibitions, both
In America and Europe, besides playing
several theatrical engagements, but he
has not been matched with a pugilist of
his class in any notable battle.
"Mads Up" In Court.
Corbett and Mitchell after the fight
shook hands and bridged the chasm be-
tween them. The reconciliation was
brought about by the officials Of the club
when tho two fighters stood a. COM
panions before the bar Of justice charged
with breach Of the peace. While wait
ing for the proceedings to begin, Joe
Vendig said: Jim, want you to 90
with me and shake hands with Mitchell
Corbett first declined, but when pressed
consented. He walked over TO Mitchell.
who got up and warmly took the hand
that was offered to him. Then there were
explanations.
Mitchell said he had often been mis-
luoted, but IL was true that he had said
mean things of Corbett. That was when
he did not know what kind of q fellow tho
champion was. Now he was willing to
let bygones be bygones, and to admit
that he had ill-used Corbett, and then re-
ferring TO the fight he said he had met a
better man, and had been fairly licked
Corbett and Mitchell were held in $4,000
bonds for thoir appearance today. A
number Of others closely connected with
the fight were also arrested, and each
was held In s2ooo bonds for appearance at
the same time.
Talking with a crowd Of sports in osurt
Mite hell said he had met better man In
Corbets, whose style he Acknowledged 10
have been a complete surprise TO him.
Corbett appeared on the stage at the
Geological gardens last night to receive
his $50, 90 from Referee Kelly. The purse
vas paid over amid a storm OF applause.
which the cham pion recognized with a
bow and then retired.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-26

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. Golf ever a
pugilist was beaten easily and utterly,
that pugilist was Charles Mitchell OF
England. He was beaten man when he
stood up before Corbett in the frat round
before a feint had been made or blow
delivered. lie was beaten at that time,
not by the prowess of his opponent, but by
his own dread of defeat.
All through his training Mitchell has
been cool, calm, modest and apparently
confident. Down deep in his heart, how
ever, he must have had lurking fear
that IL would not be well with him on the
day of battle. II he had never held this
feeling, his face yesterday did not betray
the workings of his mind Alright.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-26
THE STORY OF The BIG BATTLE.
Detail of the Downfall of One of England's Best
and Puckiest of Fighters.

was declared the winner. ~ April Ia,
1890, at the Casino in Brooklyn, he de-
feated Dominick McCaifrey in a sharp
and hotly contested battle during the
fourth round.
In the summer Of 1890 Corbett issued
challenge to fight any man In the world
for $1,000 side, and on the night Of May
Flee, 1891, Peter Jackson, the negro pugi-
list, met him in San Francisco for purse
Of Go, 900 offered by the California Athletic
club. At the close of the 6lst round both
men were physically unable TO continue
the battle, but the referee decided that IL
was a draw. IL had lasted four hours and
three minutes, and was one of the most
stubborn fights in the history Of the pri2o
ring.
On the night Of Sept. T. 1892, Corbett de-
feated John l.. Sullivan of Boston before
the Olympic club of New Orleans for a
stake of 10000 and a purse Of t25, 900,
thereby securing the title of American
champion. The battle was finished in the
2lst round, Sullivan being completely
knocked out.
About Mitchell.
Charles Mitchell was born of Irish pa
rents In Birmingham, Eng, Nov. "A, 1861.
His first fight was with Bob Cunningham
on Jan. IL, 1873, for five pounds sterling
side. He defeated bis antagonist in so
minutes. Next he worsted c. Smithers,
on Nov. 20, 1879, then fought to a draw
with Bill Kennedy, and finally defeated
Billy Grey, in one round of II minutes.
These mills were followed by one with
Caryadon, the Belgian giant, in Ant
werp, for 1000 francs, the young Britisher
beating his opponent In four rounds, and
I6 minutes. His NEXT victory was over
Tom Tully, and on June le. 1881, he fought
Jack Burke to a draw, darkness ending
the fight. In December, 1882. Mitchell
won the championship of England in
Billy Maddsn's London competition.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-26

TESTIMONIALS published in
behalf Of Hoods Sarsaparilla are
as reliable and worthy of confidence as
if from your most trusted neighbor.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-01-26
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-04-30

A THUNDER SToRM.-Thc warm
weather OF Saturday eliminated in .
thunder storm about eleven O'Clock
that night, which continued for about
an hour, during which there was 4
heavy rain, accompanied by fierce
wind. There had been q shower and
some thunder and lightning about eight
o'clock, but the stars shono Il few min-
utes later and it was supposed the sky
would remain clear, but subsequently
the incessant flashes of electricity in
The western and northern heavens
showed that the first was but the ad-
vance guard Of a more severe storm.
The temperature fell considerably be-
fore morning and the weather yester-
day was clear and pleasant as ii has
been to-day.