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The Washington times., 1894-10-17
MELBA,s LITTLE son.

The Famous Singers Devotion TO Her
Little Ten-year.old Son.
Melba is devoted to her child, a bright little
boy of ten years, who goes to school in Eng
land and whose present idea is to become a
soldier in the British army some day Geor-
gle is the image of his mother and is as
devoted to her as she is to him. With him
the word mother stands for all that is best in
the world, chum and companion and sharer
in all his hopes, ambitions and pleasures
when holiday times come round. Then, if
Nine. Melba is in Paris. Miss Bennett crosses
the channel after George, sends telegrams at
every point telling how much nearer and
nearer they are getting to Paris and home
and mamma.
And Georgie's valet comes with them. for
the little gentleman has his man at school to
dress him and attend TO his clothes.
In Paris pony and cart and footman are
at the door every morning to take George
for a spin in the Bois. 1t would almost seem
as though Nine Melba spends all her spare
time thinking OF what she can do and get for
her sons pleasure.
Although her life is completely wrapped up
in his. Melba finds time for lots OF things,
chiefly study, for her motto is ''still better"
She patroniZes the leading modistes of Paris,
but insists on having her gowns made after
her own ideas. OF these she has plenty and
beautiful enough to have emanated from an
artist
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
Hints for Eau Costumes.


When 1 was in Paris in July the French
modistes were preparing models for the
United States, and one of the best known said
that only Americans would take draped
skirts. Surely this is hint enough to warn US
not to accept what Paris avoids.
During my late visit to this center I found
the universal and handsomest skirts were of
the godet shape, having smooth sides and
front. and the fulness at the back confined to
a width of three inches and lined with glass
cloth or crinoline all the way up to give a
graceful, sweeping appearance, while the re-
mainder was faced with the same to fully half
of the depth The skirts were cut to touch at
the back, but this does not seem so much out
of place in Paris, where the streets are the
cleanliest of all known and there are but few
handsomely dressed women that do not drive
The neatest skirts are made with every seam
bound with silk tape, and the top corded in
place of belt. All rich materials, like silk,
moire, ladies cloth, ETC., have the skirts un-
trimmed; thinner goods may have tiny clus-
ter of three two-inch bias overlapping rufies,
style that never goes out in Paris. Serge,
cheviot, and such goods have from three to
five rows of stitching above the velveteen
binding as a trimming. The Dias seam up
the back is worn.
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
VARIOUS ITEMS.
II You Are Thin, Eat Peanuts, and II
Mrinkled Don't MorrY.

ii You Are Thin, Eat peanuts, ana III
Wrinkled Don't Worry.
Peanuts, long despised rs vulgar and in
digestible, are now stated TO be healthful
and valuable article of food and are recon-
mended to thin women as an easily obtained
and inexpensive fattening diet.
If you would avoid wrinkles, care not only
for your skin, but your nerves. Control your
temper and do not try to have too express
siye and vivacious countenance. Sleep nine
hours night and an hour a day. Decline to
worry. Wear smoked glasses. instead of
scowling fiercely at the sunlight and the
water. Refuse to try to distinguish things
afar off. Wash your face in warm water with
pure soap once day and rub it softly with
flannel after washing.
Silk petticoats are to be the only fashiona-
bic ones this winter the necessary warmth
being secured by lining of silk or light fan
mel. The faint rustic of silk like the tinkiing
of ornaments, is considered by many persons
TO be one of the greatest charms of feminine
costume
The favorite coiffures continue to be simple
ones, the hair being waved and arranged in a
knot either high or low, as best suits the
shape Of the head. Tho elaborate arrange
ments seen in hairdressers' models are seldom
adopted by women of the best taste.
Crocheted thread lace is still the popular
fancy work of the moment. number of
pretty patterns are shown for detached
squares, four or five inches in diameter.
These squares are often crocheted of tinted
cotton and are used in curtains and for other
decorative purposes.
Pockets are coming into fashion again
Some of the new capes have them placed con-
splcuously on the outside and they have even
made themselves evident in the basque.
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
THE wAITIN THE pARLoR.
Leave Paper or a Magazine for Your
Young Man TO Read.

Leave a Paper or a Magazine for Your
Young Man to Read.
There are few moments so trying to the
personal dignity of man as when sitting be-
low awaiting the descent of the expected one
Such is the proud spirit of man that, although
in the easiest chair in the most luxurious
room in the house, he has still an uneasy
sense OF one left by the footman to cool his
heels in the hall. These preliminary ten
minutes-which man assumes Is the usual
length of time-are sufficient to throw out of
gear the most composed nerves. For al
though man may not have any definite in
tent in his mind in paying visit, the mere
act of waiting and the sense of the prepsra-
tion going on upstairs seem to give hitherto
unsuspected Importance to his presence in
the house. and he feels himself getting hdgety
and uncertain.
"A man who has undergone these expert
ences wants to know why women do not have
books and papers in the draWing-rooms to
engage their visitors in waiting He has so
much suffered in being left 10 prey upon him
self at such times that he AYERS he never goes
to call on girl without book in his pocket.
Moreover, he feels that the girl loses an OPP
portunity in not having books-favorites, or
80 assumed-lying about casually for her
visitors to see. In this manner she might
acquaint them with the tastes or ideas that
she may have, or prefers to have thought that
she has.
A couple of generations ago no parlor
would be thought complete without copy OF
'Lalla Rookh. to be thumbed in anxious
moments by young men in striped trousers
and low shoes. A generation ago men in peg
tops beguiled themselves with blue and gold
editions of Lucille"
The young man of to-day, it appears, is left
to himself among cushions, faience statu-
cites, and contemporaneous little figures in
parti-colored French bronze until he feels,
indeed, like a bull in a china shop.
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
Marriage Licenses.

Licenses to marry were issued yesterday to
the following: Frederick Johnson and Nettie
Hunter. George Vernon Knox and Anna
Muehleisen. William J. Hughes, OF Philadel-
phia. and Josephine Z. Sullivan. Clement
Coleman and Malinda \. Newman. Thornton
Butcher and Betty Belle Stewart, of Caroline
county, Va. Charles II. Snydam and Annie
Giles. A. Lee Lowe and Jennie Mcklm.
William W. Brown and Florence NJ. HALEY.
Charles H. McKenney and Mary L. Adams
William Holmes and Alice Hart. William 3.
Kean and Nettie NJ. Miller, OF Frederick. Md.
Walter g. Kelley and Annie E. Kneesi. Enora
t. Brannan. of New York city, and Permilla
A. Simmons. Edwin Perry and Phebe A
King, both OF Brightwood. Louis Kohler and
Louisa Rogier James Holiday and Ella
Hawkins. Lonzo l.. Kane of Madison
county. Va, and Berta L. Graves, of Green
county, Va. Anthony s. Hayes and Helen B.
Sewell John Fields and Mary Clagett.
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
The SimpIest Thing.

''My good woman, " said the learned Judge.
''you must give an answer in the fewest posi-
bic words of which you are capable, to the
plain and simple question whether when you
were crossing the street with the baby on
your arm, and the omnibus was coming down
on the right side and the cab on the left, and
the brousham was trying TO pass the omnibus,
you saw the plaintiff between the brougham
and the cab, or whether, and when YOU
saw HIM at all, and whether or not near the
brougham, cab, and omnibus, or either. or
any two. and which Of them respectively, or
how il was
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SEEN IN A CHINA SHOP.

Jardinieres OF maiolica rest on pedestals of
the same material in the prevailing msiolica
colors. dark blue and red.
Medium-sized French china trays are among
the dainty things shown; also individual tea
sets consisting OF tray, cup and saucer, cream
pitcher, and sugar bowl
Odd-shaped vases and urns in Hungarian,
Crown Derby, and Drouton range in price all
the way from 81 to S25.
Pretty colored glass powder-boxes and
iewel-cases are among the fall novelties.
Rhine wine glasses cost from SIC to $50 a
dozen.
New cut-glass salad bowls are made more
shallow than those Of last years designs.
Jars and vases in cameo are effective, al
most reproductions OF those that de GRATED
the old-time whatnot
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
THE SHOPPERS GUIDE
EConsult tO-day,s TnEs Coz fun detaIlal ]

House Hermann carpets,
and draperies sold on credit at low prices
Parker, Bridget & Co.-SingIe and double.
breasted sack suits at S675.
Misfit CIothing Co.-Tailor-made Over.
coats at one-third their actual value.
The New York Clothing House-suits
and Oyercoats for $3.50.
The Famous-FuH stock OF fall and
winter clothing at low prices.
The Johnston Cos large bottles Rum.
ford's Y. Powder, 25c.
McAIlister & Co.-Eyeglasses for S1.00.
Weinberg s. Co.-Latest style Overcoats
for SIS TO SIS.
wnleu& Ruoff-Complete Stock of Fur
Capes and Trimmings.
Enrich Beef Co.-Buy the best goods for
the least money,
Robinson, Cherry & Co.-New Style Derby
Hats for S3.
\ James Y. Davis Sons-Best Quality
Furs at lowest prices.
Grogan-Choice Plush or Hafrcloth Par
IoT Suite, So. so, Solid Oak Bedroom Suite
SI3. Brussels Carpet, soc per yard.
Warren Shoe House-Every day one Gus
toner gets a pair OF shoes free.
q. Warficld Simpson-Those Black and
Blue Cheyiot Suits for $50 made TO order.
Dyrenforth's-Suits and Overcoats at
$40 and SIS.
wauamaker Brown-S25 suits made
- order for SEQ
NJ. Eaufman-Men's long and square
cut sack and cutaway suits only Sass.
American Dental Association.-Yeryb best
sets OF Teeth for 81.
George Spransy-Black Cheyiot Suits,
only SO
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
WHERE THE MONEY GOES
1t Is Spent on the Bodice of Gowns Il
Street and Dance.

1t Is Spent on the Bodice of Gowns for
Street and Dance.
1t is the bodice which costs the money this
year. Skirts are plain, but the waist of the
fashionable gown is much trimmed. Jacket
effects are still the vogue for the street. Many
of them, though outlined with fur, are worn
over a silk vest veiled with chiffon. Lace is
a conspicuous trimming of the cloth waist.
1t is yellow in color and rather coarse in de-
sign.
Sleeves require about three yards and half
of material. They are continually growing
in size and are lavishly trimmed. Evening
bodices are short and usually open at the
back. Many of them are round little waists
made of satin or silk, tight fitting, over which
accordion plated chiffon is loosely draped.
Rosettes OF velvets are also feature of the
evening bodice
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
India ShauIs at Mindsnr

Queen Yictoria's store o; India shawls Is
failing. The shawls are getting scarcer and
scarcer every year. After the Indian mutiny
tribute was laid upon certain princes and
chiefs in India to their sovereign lady of
divers costly stuf1s, and for number of years
the shawls, &C.. arrived regularly, but of late
years. owing to the deaths of some of the
tributary potentates aud the suppression of
others, the stock has much declined. The
precious articles are kept in sandal-wood
wardrobes at Windsor under the care of the
Queens first wardrobe woman.
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
A Queens Laundry.

Victoria is very fastidious about the castle
laundry work. and especially about her per-
sonal belongings. Her especial laundresses
must be important personages. for the de-
partment IN which the personal linen is
cleansed only communicates with the other
buildings by door. which is ALWAYS kent
locked. and the key is in the possession of the
superintendent. and the most stringent rules
are in force regarding visitors, even for
members or servants of other departments of
the royal households.
The Washington times., 1894-10-17

est Each claims the right to be washed first,
supporting the claim by sundry statements as
to who was washed first yesterday and so on;
but both are willing to submit the case to
their mother for arbitration, which they do.
Just how she settled IL don't know; happily,
however, surely, for now / hear them laugh
ing; but with such an arbiter what possible
outcome could there be except peace and
quiet and general satisfaction and good
humor?"-New York Sun.
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
Wise precau+io,

Mrs Hussipp-I am thinking of giving up
using fresh milk. ] read an article in the pa
per saying that all kinds Of infection can be
got from il.
Mr.. Chalkleigh-Not from my milk. ma'am.
We follow the advice OF the board of health
and boil all our water. York World.
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
Asked but Not wanted.

He (who has just proposed)-And can you
give me no reply?
And she gave him a "No" reply.-New
York World
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
Where the Family Was.

where's your father, my boy?"
''Hes out yonder runnin' fer coroner
Sand your three brothers?"
"They're out yonder votin' fer him"
"And your mother?''
''She's out yonder a-seein' that he gifts
electedr'-Atlanta Constitution.
a Question of Precedence Happily Settled.
"In an adjoining room,' said the father, 'I
hear my two young children, who have just
got up. discussing earnestly the question who
shall get washed first. TAis may not be a
question of high International importance,
but it is certainly one OF some domestic inter-
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
Man-eating Animals.

Maria-Land sakes. when does this man
begin to eat the tiger, Ezekiel?
Ezekiel-Its fake, NJ ria. It's no good.
Maria-But itsays on the sign. "8Ian-eating
tiger Inside; Admission. 10 Cents"
Ezekel-Same kind Of fraud was down
here last year an paid dime TO see man
eating sharks. an gosh blame my hide if I
didn't wait inside an hour an there was
nothin' 10 see but a stuffed shark. an ne'er
man offered to pun tooth in it. They can t
fool Inc Zeke more, n onct.-NeW York World
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
TEA coZY.

Now that the time of afternoon teas ap-
proaches the tea cosy becomes of interest.
a nice one is made Of smooth cloth, wadded
and edged with silk cord. The decoration
consists OF a design embroidered in chenille
and 1luted ribbons.
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
IuueccSSarv

Miss Nuwera-See how rapidly Pre- gress is
marching! A man has invented a bullet
proof shield and women will soon go into the
army.
Mr.. Planetork-What on earth will they
need bullet-prooi shields for when the army
consists Of women?-New York World.
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
Nothing TO Live For.

II am afraid this leg will haveto come or
/ said the doctor.
.sEf that's the case, said Oklahoma Rube.
'svou list might as well kill mo of AID be
done with it, The ain's no use fer man to
90 on livin' merely fer the fun Of dyin' some
time with only one boot on. '-Indianapolh
Journal.
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
An InfIexibIe Reason.

Cholly Chumpleigh-That little Miss Ten
mis- was simply Dewitching. If ever 1 came
near pwoposing to girl 1 did last night"
Jack Tremayne-Well, why didn't you?
Cholly humpieigh-Couldn't. my deah
boy. Didn't have me pwoposing t&owsers on.
you know.-NeW York World
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
u o.
Delicate

Texas siftings reports a new form of nerv-
Gus prostration.
Bring me beefsteak," said a customer at
a restaurant, land good one"
''Yes, sir
'And say, bring me big one. Every
little thing annoys me and makes me nerv-
ous''
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
An Incident TO Travel.

Fair Traveler-What does this mean? The
expressman says he can't find my trunk.
Here's the check for it.
Baggageman-Th trouble is, ma'am. that
you changed cars too often. The check and
part OF the handle have arrived, but the other
pieces haven't. Texas Siftings
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
Pot pourri.

one quart Of okra, one quarter peck of toma-
Toes, skinned and cut into small pieces; one
small head OF cabbage; two onions, two car
rots. two turnips; thyme, parsley. and sum
mer savory, all chopped fine. Add to the
meat. vegetables, and herbs six quarts of
water, with pepper and salt to taste, and let
all cook slowly for three hours.
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
Very Approximate.

A Philadelphia newspaper chronicles the
fact that young man of that city who PLAYS
in an amateur baseball club, not wishing his
own name printed has taken that of NJ
GLASSES. 1t is thought TO be highly appro-
pirate. as he plays in the outheld and is an
excellent ly-catcher.-Youth's Companion.
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
How to BE a Great Autbor.

From the Boston Transcript
In literature it is always the proper thing
to write only upon subjects about which you
know nothing. Thus you not only are always
sure of plenty of subjects, but you are not
subject to the limitations which knowledge
of the facts in the case would engender.
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
of His Line.

Ada-Flo was just going down for the third
time when DR.. Watson dived off yacht and
caught her.
Grace-And saved her life! Wasn't that
wonderful?
Ada-Yes, for a doctor-Life.
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
No Chance of disappointment.

Qnick Drop Dan (hospitably9-I want yel
to come up 10 the ranch tonight. We're tc
have party nd a wake.
Eastern Traveler-A wakei But there's no
body dead. is there?
Quick Drop Dan-Nope. But thar will be
before the party's over.-New York World.
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
Sells Ii

"And what testimony did DR.. Matt Medd
give in the case?"
'Give? l guess you don't know him-he's
an expert witness. New York World.
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
4 Way to Get Even.

Wattersen-"Don't you think it's quite the
right thing to keep liquor dealers out of our
society"
Beerson-"I don't know about that Sup
posing the liquor dealers should retaliate by
keeping US out of their saloonsY'-South
Boston News.
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
nYnu RetIf.

Miss Waterneau-Does the limit In a game
of poker mean the length of time you are 60
ing to play?
Jack Potts-Yes, Miss Waterneau very
often the limit settles just how long you can
stay in the game.-Exchange.
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
1o-morrow'S Menu.
UpEAEFAEw

BREARFAST.
Concord grapes Oatmeal and cream
Pork chops.
Fried sweet potatoes Eot rolls.
Coffee.
LUNCH
Tripe and oysters. Tomato salad
English lunch cake. Stewed pears
Cocoa.
DINNER
Pot Pourri Oysters on half shell
Sayory pie. PrOWned potatoes SteWed corn
Celery.
lettuce and cucumber salad.
Raisin pie
Fruit Cheese. Coffee.
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
why an Engine is Called "she."

An Irishman asked Scotchman one day
'why railway engine was always called
she?''
Perhaps it's on account of the horrible
noise it makes when it tries to whistle. -
Pearson's Weekly
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
A Good Wife.

He-Higbee would have run through his
fortune in q month If it hadn't been for bis
wife.
She-HoY did she prevent it9
He-She speat it herself.-Breeklyn Life.
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
Love VS.. Marriage.

Maud-How do you define love?
Marie-Love is the life Of illusions.
Maud-And what is marriage?
Marie-Oh, marriage is the death of them.
Vogue.
The Washington times., 1894-10-17

ing branded by electricity from storage bat
teries. The temperature is uniform and the
brand safe and artistic
In the Office of the Pail Mall Magazine the
phonograph has been put 10 a novel use An
article is read in front Of the receiving funnel
and the waSen cylinder is sent to the printer.
who sets it in duplicate machine and puts
the tube in his ears. He then regulates the
speed TO suit himself and sets by ear instead
OF by eye.-New York Mail and Express.
The United States chronological Commits
sion has shown that our forest trees are hotels.
where multitude of insects board and lodge.
| The oak provides provision and home for
800 species OF insects and lodgings for $50
more. The elm makos full provision for the
wants OF sixty-one species and harbors thirty
others. The pine bears the burden of sup
porting from its own vitality Isl species while
twenty more love its shady retreats.
The British Medical Journal staues that the
comparison Of figures obtained from various
! sources leads to the belief that down TO the
middle OF July the mortality from the plague
in Canton alone amounted to 10000 people.
In striking contrast stands out the health OF
| the foreign community in Canton, who passed
through the epidemic uDscathed This i'm
munity they owe in large measure to the ex-
cellent sanitary arrangements that prevail
DR.. Douglass Hogs, OF Paris, recently re-
| quested in the columns of the Journal of Med
icine the opinions Of medical men as to
whether bicycling was unhealthy or injurious
to women. He has received forty-eight an
swers to his question from distinguished
English, French, and other physicians. OF
these, thirty-six approve of the exercise il
practiced in moderation, three recommend it
under certain conditions, while nine are
totally opposed to bicycling for women.
A little more than thirty miles from the
coast of Japan the Pacific Ocean is found to
be over 4, ,643 fathoms deep. Some officers
surveying for a telegraph cable had their wire
break at this depth without reaching the bot
tom. This is said to be the deepest sounding
ever made, and is so deep that the two highest
mountains in Japan placed one over the other
in this abyss would leave the summit of the
upper one two-thirds of mile below the sur
face Of the water.-Popular Science News.
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
"Kitfychisms." ="

little boy on returning from Sunday
school said to his mother: 'This catechism is
too hard; isn't there any kittyehisms for little
boys?'-Iit-Bits.
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
What a Si,Iv Question.

He-Which are the more foolish, men Q
women?
She-Women, because they marry men.
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- m -
NnEnrn

Clara-Dear mel Those toilet things I or
dered haven't come.
Maude-ihen don't suppose you'll have
the face to go to the ball to-night-Life.
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
A Natural Mistake

Train Robber Gin the Pullman)-Your money
or your life!
Sleepy Passenger (wrathfully) Confound
you, porter! I'll call you when l want you!-
Life.
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
Credit
Furnishes
Your House

From the Parlor Suite, clear out 10 the
kitchen stoye-and al for promise Il
pay Nobody signs any notes-nobody
pays any Interestingly just tell US thai
they viii do the best they can by paying &
little money once week or once a month
and they DO IT-that's how easy II is. Al
carpets made and laid FREE OF COST
no charge tor WASTE in matching figurea
Plush or Haircloth Parlor Suite
choice-S22 80.
Solid Oak Bed Room Suite, Sl3.
Splendid Brussels Carpet, SOC per
yard
Reliable Ingram Carpet, s5c. per
yard.
An carpet made and laid free OF
cost.
No charge for waste in matching
figures
Solid Oak Extension Table, $50.
se-pound Hair Mattress, s..
Woven Wire Springs, Sl.75
The Washington times., 1894-10-17
SCIENTIFIC NOTES.

In Australia norses and cattle are now be-
ing branded by electricity from storage bat
teries. The temperature is uniform and the
brand safe and artistic