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hostess WI ose company was everywhere
sought, and whose guests were the reflex
of all that was br ghtest and best in the
world OF politics, books and family posi-
ton. Mrs. Laughtop, OF, as she was best
known in those days, Nine. Berghman, was
another whose social graces added charms
to pride OF lineage, and whose mental at
tainme. is were remarkable. After her sec
ond w'dowhood, when her only child, now
Mime. PedToso, entered society. the festivi-
ties attending her debut were made the oc-
CaSiun of a series of evening receptions
never eXcelled in brilliancy.
Some Graceful Hostesses.
Mrs Fish, the wife of President Grants
Secretary of State. was the magnet for the
official thronss of her period. Few under
stood better than she how to entertain the
crowd Mrs Elijah Ward. another of the
old residents in years gone by, whose
daughter Is now the wife of Rev DIR.
Mackay Smith, was an ideal entertainer
and brilliant conyersatonalist. both OF
which charms Mrs. Mackay Smith has in
herited.
Mrs Pc yell, wife of Admiral Powell. and
Mrs. Evarts, wife of the Senator and Secre-
tary of State were others whose evenings
brought together delightful companies.
Few finer characters IN social life have
ever developed than Mrs. Carlisle Patter-
son of the same period. whose suburban
home was the rendezvous of the most
agreeable people, who would have jour
neyed much further than fail to be
counted among them OF the delights
with which youthful society, rs well as the
most matured. took In Mrs Ricketts, weekly
be informed. The very latest lion was al
ways to be found there but the hostess her
self was the greatest attraction. In later
years. Mrs. Lo". .''ea OF President Ar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30

thurs commissioner of agriculture, came
nearest to tn. establishment of the ideal
salon. according to competent foreign crit
les. Her evening receptions We're always
held on Saturday and were therefore early
affairs The drawing rooms were small and
never crowded.
Another social rendezvous, where the host
eSS was an ideal one. was the old carroll
mansion on + street, where also the Countess
Esterhazy. the brilliant daughter of a bril-
liant mother held sway later on.
III" fine art of conversation ias lost 2one
of its potent charms. Notwithstanding the
hurry and skurry of fashionable life. when
carries away pretty much everybody,
whether they approve it or not Mere
chatterboNes on light and frivolous topics
or exchanges for gossip, into which so
mary women dege- cIate. have nothing to do
with real conversational delights. There
are scores and scores Of women ornament
ing Washington society today who talk
well from fullness of knowledge and not
from the mere superficial information
which is SO often mistaken for the real
article.
som. Delightful Takers.
Mrs. Lee. wife of Admiral Lee is one of
the hostesses of the old regime whose
social graces in her young womanhcod have
increased AS the years have added their
wrath of experience. As the president of
the Washington Club she often addresses
its members. and what she says is charac-
ter!Zed by the same felicity of expression
which marks her ordinary converse ton
AMI Is ner charm in social life. A member
of the club discussing the other day the
standing Of many of the club women as
cOnyerSationalists said: Our president
Mrs. Lee. is our formoat example and our
best model Often. after her little address,
e at board meetings, etc. the ladies' are
lost in admiration over her ease of eX-
preston and the pleasant and attractive
way in watch every thought has been
clothed. Ars. Lee may not know it, but
what she says, and the way she says 1t, is
frequently the best object lesson in extern
porancous talking that comes to our no.
tice."
Mrs. Harriet Lane Johnston is another
delightful talker. whose language is
couchcd in most felCitoUs phrases, and who
Is listened to as an oracle. As former
mistress Of the White House AMI as 4 wa
man who has enjoyed the highest social
distinction in her own country and has had
every attention aEvoI. Her right To- this
distinction in the best society of the iaiu
In unquestioned.
Mrs. Hugh McCui!och is another hostess
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30
THE MEDICINE
Was All Right, but the Farmer Didn't
Know How to Administer II.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Say" complained the customer in the
faded brown hat. that hog cholera mix
ture you sold me amt worth shucks.''
How did you give it?"
GIVE it? / didn't give it to them at ALL l
put some of it in the trough and the hogs
wouldn't touch it. I mixed it with their
feed but 1t didn't do any good. They won't
have it at any price
Certainly rot replied the druggists
clerk. "You don't think hogs like medicine
any better than children ike it, do you?
The trouble was that you didn't administer
1t the right way. You should take each hog
separately. put a rope round its neck. lead
it up to a tree with strong limb throw the
rope over the limb and pull the hog up till
it stands on its hind feet. This will cause
1t to open its mouth Then, with strong
iron spoon you insert the medicine into the
animals mouth. being careful TO see that
none of il spills or runs down the wrong
way. Should it seem reluctant in opening
it's jaws you use the handle of the spoon as
a lever and pry them carefully apart, at the
same time"
But the angry agriculturist had gone snort
ing out of the store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30
From the Argonaut.

From The Argon.ut.
They are telling the story in London that
the impossible American in Paris alighted
at hotel to find it absolutely full.
Il have nothing" expostulated the host,
almost tearfully, nothing. The first floor
is taken by the King of the Ostenders, the
Queen of Montegario occupies the second,
the Duke of Cottanopolis is sharing the
third floor with the Caliph of Port Said,
and the Crown Prince of Nova Esperanza
is sleeping on the billiard table. AS for my
self have to make up bed in the office.
and there only remains the chamber of my
daughter. OF course"
rs that your daughter" Interrupted the
American, pointing to the young lady at the
desk.
YES Sir"
"Au right; I'll marry her after lunch"
And, giving his valise to the speechlesS
Boniface, he added: Now, you can take
my baggage up to our ROOM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30
DESIGNS IN SILVER.
Pretty Trifies for the Use of Men and
Women.


Everybody is loading up with silver these
days. Not dollars; no, indeed: but the
pieces of silver bric-a-brac that it takes
minis of silver dollars to buy. What a lot
of pretty silver trinkets there are on the
market, too. Take man, for instance.
Why, he would have to lug round a safe
deposit vault and be attended by as many
detectives as the White House babies if he
attempted to dispose about his person all
the silver trLmpery that has been patented
fer his especial benefit There are silver
iligree cigar cutters, and cigar and cigar
cite holders, silver tips to be adjusted on
any pencil and silver backed combs, about
BIG enough for a baby doll, with which he
Is to comb his mustache after he has
CURED it on a silver handled curling iron
There are silver handled club tooth brushes,
match cases of exquisite workmanship, sill
Yer handed nail files. silver backed pocket
knives, silver heart keyrings, remarkably
handsome silver keychains, silver backed
note books, with pencils attached by silver
chains. and-ah, well, the list is endless.
Fer a mans toilet table his traps and a
Woman's are synonymous, except when it
comes to the shaving set, and for some of
the women whom nature has too lav.Shly
endowed with hair on their faces there are
real shaving sets.
For women, silver trappings extend to in
Unity. One of the newest things, perhaps,
is the tiny silver Snoe-Strng clasp. 1t is eX-
actiy Ike the piebeian blackened tin thing
that costs nickel a pair, but it is finest
flisree and scroll work design, and has
place on the under side for your name.
Some of the new gartef clasps are much too
pretty to hide away under muslin frills. A
notable set. which marks the literary craze,
clasps and joins Napoleon to Josephine.
Forset-me-notS and good luck horse shoes
and such like simple things are not in it
this season. A woman who saw the we'd
ding gifts of the Duchess of Marlborough
told a Star writer that pair of garter
buckles in the collection came from an in
innate girl friend who Eas much artistic
genius She did the dukes features on two
ivory discs and set each one around with
fiji e opais and brilhants. and attached the
haub!eS to gorgeous yellow garters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30
A WARNING TO BOYS.
They Should Keep Track of the Men
They Want to Whip.

They Should Keep Track of the Men
They Want to Whip.
From the Detroit Free Press.
A big man with shaggy eyebrows and
fighting jaw entered shoe shop on Michi-
gan avenue, and after looking all around and
closely scanning the proprietor, he said:
You are not the man who run this shop
fifteen years ago."
mo"
Are you his son, brother or any rela-
tion?"
NO"
Where is the man."
HE is dead"
"What-deado'
Been dead fourteen years. Owe you any
thing?"
No! I owed him something. I owed him
the firedest licking a man ever got, and
came in to give it to him today
We'll, you are too late. Why did you wait
He was big fellow and mad a bad look to
him. l was only boy when came in here
one day fifteen years ago to have a lift put
on the heel of my boot. l accidentally upset
where else. l told him I'd grow for him,
and that's what have been doing"
Sorry for you,' said the shoemaker, as he
shaved away at piece of sole leather
It's a mean trick. It's fifteen years
thrown dead away. Have his heirs any
claim in this shop?"
None whatever"
And you are not related?'
Not in the least"
Then 1 couldn't punch your head on the
old account?'
Mercy, no! Might as well punch the man
next door"
well, I'm sorry. but 1 don't see how it
can be helped. / suppose l ought to have
kept closer track of him. You don't want to
stand up before me?"
"Oh, no, no! nor
a n yiy q
punch for the sake of the departed, but I'll
let you off this time"
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of blue satin set on the big-tucked sleeves,
over which caps of lace fall? The waist
should be plain ana high in the back, and
a strip of blue sash ribbon, bordered with
lace on both edges, laid over the shoulders,
finishing the low, square front. and fasten-
ed by jeweled rosettes at the belt, then
falling to the foot of the gown. In the
back the ribbon fastens at the waist line
and falls to the end OF the short train.
Buttons are greaI feature of the waists
of the day. They are giddy and gaudy.
the jeweled garments of medieval times.
There are many Instances cited where the
family jewels have been made up into but
tons, but those who have not family jew
els to snake ever car content themselves
with the imitation ard rest assured that
If they are able 10 afford the real. people
will, imagine that they are wearing the
real and if they. can only afford the in'ita-
t!on-that everybody wears paste anyhow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30

Down in old oak chests, where the baby
clothes of 1850 are poked away to get mill
dewed and moth-eaten. will be found Won
derful little jackets and pants" small
cloaks and hoods that were made out of
printed" velvet; so. you see, there is moth
ing new under the sun.
A charming example of the use of printed
velvet is found in a Frenchy costume of
black bengaline, striped with printed vel
vet sewn on at regular intervals. The
jacket is of the velvet, made with n futed
skirt, and flaring widely open in front over
blouse front of silk muslin held at the
waist by a velvet belt. The neck bow is of
the muslin. The coat is distinctly Direc-
toire and has two big jeweled buttons be-
tween the revers and belt. The big sleeves
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30

1t is an easy task for any one with a
large acquaintance to quickly mention
names of a hundred women who are accus-
toned to all the refinements of life and Ell
dowed with the int lectUal viGor and the
ease of manner which fit them to adorn any
position, however lofty. But the peculiar
quality which attracts and holds the best
men and women workers, in the fields of
politics, literature, art, etc, and brings
them together is something more rare. The
tendency to get away from drawing room
delights for the healthful activities of
outdoor sports, which has been so manifest
in the ordering of fashionable days. is
looked upon as rather strong proof that
the restoration OF tar salon VIII not con-,
from the wealthiest classes. The American
salon has existed, and its most notable eX-
amples-those which attained any national
pTomiHence-were in this city. In a talk
with gentlcwoman of the old school re-
Gently a Star writer heard many delightful
"reminiscences of Mrs. FL emont, the wife of
Gen. Fremont, whose home here during the
war was the rendezvous of all the great
lights, socially and intellectually. A de-
lightful hostess, she had the gift of draw
ing out the best in those about her. Fur
Their on, Mrs. Madeline Finton Dahlgren
held the same social supre macy-and does
yet when she cares - exert II. An invita-
tion to her hr the society of a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30

yard for the silk variety If you like, but
you won't be any more stylishly clad than
your neighbor. who is content to wear the
very same pattern at dollar A daintily
handsome design is tiny red rose buds and
a green leaf or two strung widely apart on
green thread on a black velvet ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30

velvet.
Ribbons grow more eXquisitcly beautiful
each day. The chine or taffeta ribbons are
those most used by the smart set and satin
and Gros grains are reserved for the more
conservative. Ribbons and velyetS are
printed alike and they are too pretty for
anything" Persian colorings and patterns
predominant. A charming new idea is
ribbon boa. A two-incb collar band is COW
cred with ribbon six inches wide; then
loops of the ribbon. six inches long, are
set on the collar about as thick as they
can be put. standing out like cheyeaux-
de-frieZe around the throat. In front is
wide-spreading bow and ends that touch
the toes. 1t is very swell-looking. and ten
yards of ribbon will make one.
Ribbon-trimmed dresses are daintily
pretty. What could be more da!ntily
pretty than a white tin with sash ribbon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30

rell; the Misses Maury, Mrs. Van Sinderen
Lindsey, the Misses Patten, Miss May
NJ Curry, Mrs T. B. NJ. Mason, Mrs.
White, wife Of Associate Justice White:
Mrs. Thomas Wilson, Mrs. Anita Newcomb
MCGEE, Mrs. Simon Newcomb, Mrs. Arnold
Hague, Mrs. Henry Pellew. Miss Grace
DEMO Litchfield, Mrs Nicholas Anderson,
Mrs. Carroll Mercer, Mrs. W. c. Hill and
Mrs. Field are each distinguished for par
ticular mental gifts allied with social
cha
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30
All on Account of Roosevelt.

From Puck.
First Brooklynite-"No. sir; used to be
for consolidation, but I'm afraid of it,,
now.
Second Brooklynite-"How is that?"
First Brooklynite-''Wh just think of
the possibility of having to go to Jersey
City for a drink
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30
Some of the Late Ideas Sin Dress
for Women o
RIBBONS ARE NUMEROUSkhD PRETTY
Buttons Are Large, oniy'Exceeded
by the Sleeves
HATS FOR THE STHEATER
TN 70 B A B L Y THE
III Upewest thing in

newest t hin G in
fabrics, and one OF
t he prettiest, Is
printed velvet. Per-
sian patterns have
the call, but there
are stacks Of pref
tier designs and col
orings than a Per-
sian weaver ever
thought Of. These
veivets are not cost
ly; of course you can
pay five dollars a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30
Fond Association.

From the Detroit Free Press
why does Mrs. Stingyman always wear
that tedious blue dress?'
"Oh. she was engaged to Stingyman in
that dress, and he says he never wants to
see her in any other"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30
Economy.

From Harper's Bazaar.
Jabez Scrimpitt-'How much dye charge
fer takin' feller's pictureT'
Phctograohsr-"A dollar"
Jabez-'Waal, I've heard o. three-quarter
faces. Can't you gimme one o them fer
15 cents?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30
AS SOCIAL CENTERS
Women Who Have the Gift of
Being Good Takers.
THEY MOVE IN WASHINGTON SOCIETY
Qualities Which Attract Bright
Minds and Agreeable Personalities.
THEY MOVE IN WASHINGTON SOCIETY

F THE E S T A B =
lishment of the sa-
lon. as the French
understand the word.
is possible under the
changing conditions
of American life,
there Is no CT [ v
whe re 1t could -four
ish, and does, in a
way. better than in
this. None certainly
offers more substan-
tial material fro m
which to draw its
strength.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30
Difficulty Women Have in Holding
Up Their Skirts
and AT THE SAME TIME LOOK GRACEFUL
How the Fair Sex in Other Coun-
tries Manage to Walk.
ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS

AVE YOU EVER
noticed how few
women walk we'll?
Nowadays, when the
streets are full OF
all sorts and condi-
tons Of women, you
have a good chance
to watch the varie-
ties of gait.
Some are abroad on
business,
Some are abroad
on pleasure;
some go quickly, all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30

From the Fliegeude Blaetter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30

Of the old regime who has adorned official
life. She has the happy faculty of bringing
together the right people, and Is most
entertaining talker. Miss Mary McCulloch
is bralny young woman, whose converse
ton is always interesting.
Mrs. Brown, widow of Surgeon General
Brown. is one of the most interesting of con-
versationalists. She has travelled a great
deal, and in parts of the world considerably
out of the beaten track, and 1t is privilege
as well as pleasure to hear her descrip-
items of the odd sights and scenes she has
witnessed. She is conversant with current
events and has the power of graphically
commenting on them.
They Shine Socially.
Mrs Vance, widow of Senator Vance. is
most pleasing talker. Historical subjects
are frequently her theme in literary re-
unions. and in these, as in the friendly chats
by her own freside, she is equally at home.
Mrs Emory, widow of General Emory.
held her own court in years gone by, and her
circle of friends was a most distinguished
one, of which she easily held the lead.
Mrs Hallet Kilbourn has fund of remi-
niscence of the distinguished men and wo-
men of society of the past thirty years.
which she relates in an interesting manner.
She is devoted to literature and art, and an
observant reader of the signs of the times.
Highly cultured and a thorough linguist life
holds for her many charms denied to others
opportunities of knowing the prominent
people of their day.
Mrs John Henderson, whose beautiful
home at the head of 18th street reflects so
much of her refined taste, Is delightful con-
VerSationalist, a pleasing writer and a thor
ouShly practical up-to-date woman.
Mrs. Logan is another woman to whom
opportunity meant success. Gifted with
personal magnetism. an amiability of man
FER and a determination to overcome OBJ
stacles, she was the strong right hand of
her husband during his life. She is good
talker, makes even the most diftdent of
her guests display their best points, and
her COZ, ersaf.p on on political topics displays
a master mind
Mrs. Winthrop, wife of Col. Winthrop, is
another pleasing talker whose home IS
the rendezvous of many, who, like herself,
are devoted to serious reading.
Mrs, n. S. Lincoln is devoted to politics
ana society after her home duties are full
filed. She has been immensely successful
in all the charitable affairs which she has
managed and in which she has a great in
terest. She writes well both poetry and
prose, and several novels show her story
telling power. She talks brightly and
pleasantly.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-04-11
u. ii.
Carriage Painter.

! make . speciality OF repainting carriages, in which / guarantee
- give satisfaction. Anything in the line Of painting, sign writing,
caacmining Or paper hanging executed promptly and satisfactorily.
Shop IL Kent Building, : Elk Point, S. D.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-04-11

COntinued-Mrs II. A. Hudson's mil.
linery opening.
P. l.. Kelly has put in a full line OF
boots and shoes and when it comes to
prices will meet competition. Quick
sales and small profits is Mr.. Kelly,s
motto.
II you want a twelvc-foot Moline
seeder-just as good as new-and just
the thing to do the right kind OF work
p. l.. Kelly is the nan YOU want tc
see. He has Il seeder that can DC
bought ut a bargain.
1t will be an agreeable surprise to
persons subject to attacks of bilious
collie to learn that prompt relief may
be had by taking Chambcrlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. In
many instances the attack may be pre-
vented by taking this remedy as soon
as the first symptoms of the disease
appear. 25 and 50 cent bottles for sale
by Dr. W. J. Comfy, druggist.
Continned-Mrs. II. A. Hudson's
millinery opening.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-04-11
THE FISH LAW.

For the benefit Of our readers we print
the sections OF the fish law enacted by
the late legislature. Having an emer-
gency clause attached. it is now in full
force and effect. Perhaps the three
sections quoted practically cover the
whole ground, and they read as follows:
Section /. That 1t shall be unlawful for any
person t. kill or take In any Of the waters u
tins state any trout or other f"od itsh at any
time by the use Of any poisonous deleterous DR.
stance. or by the erection Of any weir dam o. Dy
the use Of any net, seine trap, set line, spear or
a lrvSiaa Mh 1ns, !, Ii. except zee p .I ~ hook s.. and line ne
with i spear ut any time suckers or buffalo fish.
And It shal! be unlawful for any person to empty,
or allow to be emptied. place or allow to be
tel 0f any kind into the waters OF the state con.
tanning foAl fish, or to den,sit the same within
such distance that II may be carried! into such
that i shall be lawful for any person to take
fish Of any kind at any time, by seine, weir or
trap for the purpose nf cultivation and dissent
nation. Provided. that before proceeding to
take fish for such purpose OF cultivation and dis.
scmination said party or parties shalt first pro.
cure a written permission signed by one or more
the fish are SO to be- tax en.a ttested by the county
auditor Of saidc county.
Section I. Ttat it shall be Unlawful to XIII,
take or have IN possession, any trout, bass. carp,
waters Of this state during the months Of OctO-
Der. November, December, January, February,
a March s,a s"a Ana APRIL Il. q" "ss s..sst Of Z, s SAID n months s.., g
the above mentioned months, shall be prlms
facie evidence q the violation Of he provisions
u this section, and the burden shall be upon the
defendant to establish that such fi.h 10 In his
possession were taken without the state. Ii
Shalt l9 unlawful to sell Or offer for sale any
at any ti,nes any trout Or other food fish, taken
on killed. In any Of the waters Of this state. On
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-04-11

The Alexandria Herald comes to
hand with Il new dress, looking rs
pretty as u picture from a printers
standpoint. Editor Taylor is aquerol-
Gus old cuss when it comes to con-
sidering his eccentricities, but he is a
good newspaper man and gets of
brighter sayings in his paper than
many give him credit for. He is a
natural born philosopher and since the
republicans refused to nominate him
for governor he has been Juggling
away at his suspenders trying to earn
III honest living by welding a caustic
and bitter pen.