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Evening star., 1895-01-12
WASHINGTON IN 1855.
A Visit to This City by the Son of
Louis PHILIPPE.

Louis PHILIPPE.
Prince de Joinville's Memoirs.
I travelled through Virginia, passing by
all those spots where four -and-twenty years
later was to watch the bloodiest battles
Of the war of secession that first and awful
convulsion of the great republics manhood
Reaching Washington 1 was most courte-
cusly received by President Van Buren,.
How often since then 1 have been back at
the White House under Presidents Tyler,
Buchanan and Lincoln. How many a Gu
rious scene 1 have witnessed there, under
the rule of the last named President, rich
as it was in dramatic incident During the
first day of my stay at Washington l made
the acquaintance Of three of the greatest
men in the United States-Calhcun. Webster
and Clay-Calhoun of Carolina, the i'm
passioned southerner; Webster, the elo-
quent representative of New England Pur-
itanism, and Clay of Kentucky, with his
angular face and powerful frame and a
curious mixture Of extreme gentleness and
energy in his manner and wayS-the very
type of the western population, the advance
guard of civilization. l was present at
several sittings of the Senate and heard
these gentlemen speak with an authority
which seemed to fascinate their auditors.
Washington as a city did not interest me
at all-bits of town scattered about in an
ocean of dust, which later on 1 knew as
an ocean of mud hotels crowded with cam
vassers, all devouring so hurriedly at table
d'hote time that the first arrivals were
rising from the table when the last ones
were sitting down, and all this amidst a
noise of jaws that reminded me of the dogs
being fed in kennel; the whole population,
whether politicians or canvassers, chew
ing and splitting everywhere; little society
or none at ALL save that formed by the
foreign diplomats, most of them clever
men, but bored by their isolation and con-
seqGently disposed to see everything around
them with unfavoring eyes. One of the
chief members of this society at the time
of my sojourn was the British minister
Mr.. Fox, a diplomatst of the old school,
past master in the forms and proprieties
and social refinements-everything that the
was told that one day he was leaning
against the chimney-piece in a drawing
room where dancing going on, in deep
conversation with / know not what other
parsonage, when an American couple came
and stood just In front of him in country
dance. Soon the young man began to show
signs of anxiety, his voice grew thick, his
checks swelled alternately and he cast
anxious glances at the chimney-pece. At
last he could hold on no longer. ard with
the most admirable precision he shot all
the juice of his quid into the fireplace just
between Mr.. Fox and his interlocutor.
Fine shot, sir,' the old diplomat contented
himself with saying, with bow. 1t may
have been that little incidents of this kind
cast a chill on international relations.
Evening star., 1895-01-12

bony anatomy can now be studied at short
range. 1t is doubtful If the change Is alto
gether agreeable, for distance certainly
does lend enchantment to the average of
uncovered shoulders OF course, with even
ing dress no bonnets or hats are worn, and
In that respect the decollete woman is
Hailed with delight|f she has sense enough
tc know that bonnet and bare shoulders do
not go together.
Even with the most elaborate toilets the
bodice is the only fancy thing. The skirts
are usually some dark silk or satin, made
simply and without trains, and are un-
trimmed The materials employed in the
evening bodice are legion. You can en-
ploy any fabric you like, If you are only
careful to get becoming color. White is
great favorite, both for debutantes and for
older women. The bud chooses chiffon, silk
null, tulle-than which there never was a
prettier material for young girls-and the
soft shimmery silks of exquisitely fine tex
ture. The older woman chooses thick, lus-
trous satin, heavy begalines, thick, board
like silks and even white velvet. She
brightens it up with puffed sleeves and
knots of velvet next her sllin however. if
she is wise, for opaque white close TO wo-
mans face ages her ten years Satin is
really the favored material OF the season,
and satin broeade comes next
Evening wraps are either very short or
go to the other extreme and cover the
Wearer from cars to toes. The short wrap
is oftenest of black velvet, cut with full
godet folds and lined with rich brocadeS
fur. The fronts are surplice effect and are
supposed to fall nearly to the feet. The
long wraps are dreams of beauty, in their
long gracefully flowing lines, and are form
ed of the most elegant fabrics, large flow
cred satin brocades lined with chinchilla,
silver woven satins, and rich moire. The
styles are wide to completely cover the
widening skirts, and the wrap is often bor-
dered with ermine, the fur that has always
been sacred to royalty. Fans are not near
ly as large as for several seasons past
the empire styles predominating. 1t is
quite fad to have these made Of the silk
Of some favorite dress, and painted with
personally selected design, by some cele-
brated artist. These caprices are, of
course, quite costly, but one should not
object to that. 1t is better to put the
Evening star., 1895-01-12
DANGER AT THE CROSSING.

18th Street and New York Avenue
Will Have Three Lines Of Cars.
1.-THE Intersection of 18th street and New
York avenue will soon become one of the
most dangerous crossings to be found any
where" kaid an engineer to a Star re-
porter. "At that point six tracks will cross
each other, on all of which cars will be
running by power other than that of
horses. Two of the three roads owning
these tracks will use cables, while the third
will employ electricity.
you may imagine for yourself what that
crossing will be like when the state of af-
fairs I have described comes to pass. To
dodge the cars going this way and that
will be difficult. A horse car is always
ever so much more safe than any kind Of
vehicle run on the streets by machinery.
Horses are as reluctant to run over any
body as Is the foot passenger to be run
over. But the machine does not care, and
the man at the grip or motor Is very apt
to lose his head. If he sees child just in
front, it Is a large chance that he will do
the wrong thing.
"It has been suggested that footway
might be dug beneath the crossing at 14th
street and New York avenue, in order that
pedestrians should not be obliged to go
over the tracks at all AS a matter of
fact, II such a convenience were provided
nineteen out of every twenty persons would
prefer u CIOSS dt luC leNSi lOF Ine sake OF
saving time. But they would do SO at their
own risk, and the railways would not be
liable under the law.
Perhaps the most dangerous crossing
in the world Is at Union Square, New York
city, where the Broadway cars turn around
the corner. At that point stands a man of
herculean build, who saves on an average
about dozen lives day. 1t Is his busi-
ness merely to warn or thrust off thought
less people who get in the way of the cable
trains. Some of those whom he thus pro-
tects against their own thoughtlessness
curse him heartily for his palms, but he is
a good-natured giant and does not mind it.
A dozen or more Of the largest men in the
United States are regularly employed, in
policemen's uniforms, to prevent people
from being run over on the busiest street
of the metropolis
Evening star., 1895-01-12
THE WOMAN'S PAJAMA.

Il is Transformed Into n Thing of
Beauty, but 1t Is Still the Pajama.
From the New York Sun.
Woman has de another invasion into
the province Of dress heretofore exclusively
monopolized by man, and her great desire
to avail herself Of every opportunity to
appropriate each and every article Of his
wardrobe to Ter use is shown again in
feminine adaptation of the useful pajama.
To be sure. this neglise costume appears in
a new guise, transformed into thing of
beauty, to crafty her more aesthetic taste,
Evening star., 1895-01-12
SOME EVENING DRESSES S
The Styles Suitable for Theater and Party
Wear.
That Is Appropriate To-
Waists-Wraps That Are Either
Long or Short.

A becoming theater gown is the desire Of
every woman's heart, yet, strange as 1t
may seem, very few women possess them.
It Is really easy to accomplish, II women
were only informed. Full dress should
never be worn at the play-not even in a
box. A woman may put on her nudest
bodice and supplement its deficiencies with
all the jewels in her casket for the opera,
Evening star., 1895-01-12
Deacon IIOpcfuls Idee.


From the Chicago Journal.
Dear friends, when am dead an gone
Don't have no woeful takin's on,
Don't act so tarnally bereft,
As though they weren't TO sunshine left.
Don't multiply your stock O. woes
By sorry looks an gloomy clothes,
An make the trouble ten times worse
BY alters follerin' a hearse.
When 1 depart. it's my idee,
The most consolin' thing ter me
Id be to hear the ones l tried
Ter comfort here before l died
Gay, sort O. smilin' through their tearS,
well. ennyhow, FER years an years
We had him here, SO let's be glad
An thankful fer the Joy we had"
II amt no use ter make fuss
When death comes after one O. Us.
The ways O. Providence, / low,
Are as they should be, ennyhow.
Things suit me purity middlin' well,
An even at funeral
I'd sing amid the grief an woe,
Praise God, from whom all blessin's dow. "
Evening star., 1895-01-12

by the use of lace. yards Of satin ribbon,
and blouse waist of the latest Partisan
proportions, but it is a pajama STILL with
all the elements of comfort possessed by
it's more severe and unattractive prototype
1t may be made of silk or a new material
of silk and wool, white, striped with pale
blue, and tied in at the waist, ankles
wrists and neck with blue satin ribbon.
Lace frills give it a feminine touch of
daintness, and altogether it has mich to
recommend it for real service, especially in
taking long Journeys.
Evening star., 1895-01-12
THE GUESf ICHAMBER
A Little ThoughtfulHess on the Part
Of the Hostess.
WANTS PLEASANTLY ANTICIPATED
What Can Be'Done to Make a
Guest Comfortable.
A ROOM DES RI B ED
A ROOM DES g RI B E D
Written Exclusively for The Evening Star.

s U p p Q S e ONE
never gets too old to
learn. If one ever
does get to that point
in life when all the
springs of knowledge
have been drained
dry, it must be a
very uncomfortable
kind of a position to
occupy. and for my
part I prefer to stay
on this side the line;
half the pleasure In
1tPa onpS SiStS in 1oa m.
Evening star., 1895-01-12
just Like Him.

From the Chicago Inte:-0ccan
Ethel-"You remember that absurd-looll-
ing monkey we saw on the street,
"Yes."
"Well, Tom bought ard sent him to me-"
"Well, It's just like him"
Evening star., 1895-01-12
How to Keep House Well and Not Be
a Slave.
PAULINE PRY As A REFORMBR
What a Bureau of Domestic Econo-
my Might Result In.
VIEWS OF HOU SEKEEP ERS
Written Exclusively for The Evening Star.

y YOU N " " w
that the government
of the United States
Is endeavorirg to
help women keep
house?
That's u fact, and
I'm q Sc l ia p =
appointed sp &C i a |
agent to assist the
government In this
great and glorious
undertaking. 1 went
into the kitchen the
other day, and the
Evening star., 1895-01-12

No In ordinary health need become bald
Of gray II he will follow sensible treatment.
We advise cleanliness of the scalp and the use
Of Halls Hair Renewer.
Evening star., 1895-01-12
Of Course She Would.


From the Iowa Falls Citizen
Nell-"Mr. Sillious is only an apology for
q man."
Belle-"Well, wouldn't you accept an
apology If it were offered?"
Evening star., 1895-01-12
Lucky.
From lie Masque de Fee

From lie Masquc de Fer
A little girl, busy working n pair CT
slippers as a birthday present for her
grandfather, said to a little playmate:
"Ahi you are well off, you are; your
granddad has only one legl'
Evening star., 1895-01-12

cause nobody knows 1t is one of the un-
written laws observed by good society, and
that ought to be all sufficient. 1t may be
that this custom will undergo a change in
time, for until this season it has been con-
sidered quite parvenuish for q woman to
Evening star., 1895-01-12

sit In the body of the house with barred
shoulders. But now full dress is being
worn in New York by society women who
have forsaken the boxes for orchestra seats
at the opera, because the music sounds
much finer there, and flashing jewels and
Evening star., 1895-01-12

indulge in the latest frenzy Of coiffure and
talk in her loudest key when a world
famed cantatrice is warbling, but when the
tragedian stalks the stage, or Alonzo weeps
melodramatically at Melissa's feet, she
must veil her charms and give her jewels a
rest.
It is perfectly useless to ask why, be-
Evening star., 1895-01-12
bureau of Domestic Economy.


This hopeless query from this discour-
aged. little good-hearted woman was so
TO the point of designs had upon the gov
ernment that I turned my feet toward the
department of labor
Commissioner Wright told me that the
department of labor has never concerned
itself with the conditions of domestic labor.
The commissioner said, however, that some
time ago he perceived that food Is an ele-
mental consideration of the Industrial
greatness of a people, and therefore, on
his personal responsibility, instituted an
inquiry into the nutritive values of foods
with view to enabling everybody to eat
intelligently.
Prof. Atwater of Wesleyan University
pushed this investigation, which more re-
Gently was recognized by the government,
Congress appropriating $4,000 for the as
sistance of Prof. Atwater, whose work Is
now fathered by the Agricultural Depart
ment.
To the Agricultural Department. there
fore, went, braced by knowledge of the
theory underlying Professor Atwaters en-
deavors to ask the Secretary why this
theory should not be extended in applica-
ton through bureau of domestic economy
to disseminate knowledge, not only Of nu-
trftive value of foods. but of nutrttive
cookery, architecture and landscape gar
dening.
If. as Commissioner Wright perceives and
Congress admits, 1t be essential to the en-
durance Of the American people in industry
and ultimately as q nation that they be
inteliigently fed the study of nutritive
cookery Is no less proper subject for
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-19
A Strange Costume.

Naval officers tell many amusing stories of Robert Louis Steyenson's life in Samoa. He was once invited to lunch on ono of the warships He rR.'nted himself in loose, Tapping trousers, above his ankles, a short white jacket and without stock ings The officers were in full regalia But when the lunch was under way, in the brilliance of his conversation, they forgot the nondescript costume and real ized tho honor of his company. At his home they found the family in native costume. This on the part of Mrs Stevenson was Q Samoan Mother Hubbard, her hair down and her feet bare. Mir. Stevenson and his son woro strips of cotton cloth wound about them and short sleeved knit cotton shirts above. MT. Osborne is very tall and thin, and his appearance in this garb was something to be remembered. But for a gentleman in town Robert Louis Steven son would have not gone to Samoa. He had finished the cruise he had undertaken and was about to return home, when he met this English yachtsman, who advised him that he had not seen tho South Sea islands until he had visited Samoa. MT. Stevenson was impressed by his account, and Q visit to Samoa ended in making it his home
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-19
Notice of Sale.
3 Is sat su tue thu wky

Circuit Court of the United States for the
 Southern division of the Northern district of
 Alabama, held at the city of Birmingham,
 September 8, A. D. 1894.
 The New York Security and Trust Company
 vs. the Hoene Consolidated Coal and Iron
 Company No. 3s, in equity.
 U dered and nied in the above entitled cause by the circuit court of the United States for the Southern division of the Northern dis llo' of septemSer CT A. D. issi n the he under at public auction, to the highest bidder. on the bama. within the legal hours of sale. on
 WEDNESDAY. THE 7TH DAY NOvEM-
 DAY. A. D. 1894.
 the following described property, to,wIt:
 The following lands and personal property ferson, in the state of Alabama, vii: Com; %ssSve at raPpoaa %hers peros Coal Mining company's old shaft, crosses said railroad following said water course 10 place where said water course crosses the line dividing the east half from tho west half of the northeast quarter oi section IA. town. ship IA, range west; thence south along said dividing line to the outcrop of the War ror vein of coal thence ro1Ting said bsnna 9us around the hill to the northern boundary line of the southeast quarter of section IA, town line 10 inc southwest corner of southeast quar- ter of northeast quarter of section IA, town ship IA, range west; thence east to quarter section post in east boundary line of section IA, township IA, range west; thence north along said section line to 6 place where 1t crosses the westerly continuance of the northern boundary line of the lot now occu- pied by St. Joseph's Roman Catholic church, thence east along said line. 10 the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, thence along said railroad in a northern direction to place of beginning, containing eighty (s0) acres. more or less. with all i'm provements thereon. lying in sections 13 and II. township IA, range 5, west, except three and one half (3l2) acres, more or less. bounded as follows: Commencing au south east corner of block 41 thence west to sec- tion line dividing sections Is and IA, thence north along said section line to place where a westerly continuation of north boundary thence east to northeast corner of block Al, thence south to place of beginning, Also, commencing at place ca the section line di- yiding sections 13 and IA, where a westerly continuance of the southern boundary line of block Al. in town of Warrior, us shown on map of said town, crosses said section line, thence east along said boundary line to the southeast corner of block 41, thence north to the southern boundary line of block 24, in the town, thence west to the section line diviulng sections l3 und IA, thence south to the place of beginning, containing i've (a) acres. moro or less, with all improvements thereon. in sec- ton IS, township IA. range 3. west.
 Also the right oI way upon and all minerals underneath inc following lands, com. encing on the Louisville abu nashville lal,rOad Ut place where an easterly toniinnatioa of the southera boundary line of block 40 md i't
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-19
The City of Pale Faces.

Tho vice regal liveries of scarlet and gold make a focus of brilliant color amid the sen of white which surges up and down the broad Strand" at the sunset hour, when tho Europeans, who parody the proud title of Calcutta into "The City of Pale Faces, " crowd along the banks of the river to meet the evening breeze, which rustles the towering palms and brings fresh life into the sun soorched city.
 Bareheaded Babus in flowing muslins lean over the rails of the sidewalk and criticise the fashionable throng.
 Ayahs in gaudy saris and innumerable bangles take their languid charges for the evening airing. Richly clad natives in gilded palanquins pass swiftly through the crowd preceded by syoes, who clear the way with the long slaves which serve as weapons and official wands. Hindoo and Moslem, cooly and Khitmutgar, soldier and civilian, swell the throng, and as darkness falls the palm trees of the Eden gardens stand out clear and sharp in tho blue flood of electric light which bathes the scene, bringing the romantic east within tho focus of western science.-All the Year Round.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-19
HOW SHALL I LOVE VOLT
ahall I love youf l drea.n aIl day.

How shall love you7 l dream all day, Dear of Q tenderer. swecter way. Songs that sing to you, words that say, Prayers that are voiceless on lips that would
 pray
 These may not tell of tho love of my life. How shall love you, my sweetheart. my wife? How shall love you7 Love is the bread Of life to a woman-the white and the red Of all the worlds roses, the light that is shed On all the worlds pathways, till life shail be
 deadi
 The star in the storm and tho strength in the
 strife.
 How shall love you, my sweetheart, my wife7 Is there burden your heart must beare I shall kneel lowly and lift it, dear Is there thorn in the crown that you wear? Let it hide in my heart till Q rose blossom
 there.
 For grief or for glory-for death or for life. So shall love you, my sweetheart, my wife. Frank L. Stanton in Ladies' Home Journal.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-19
A Bad State of Affairs.

The people of the South are being deceived in the purchase of imitation medicines. Be sure to get the right medicine. Don't risk your health in
 trying any of the many liver medicines which have sprung up in the South to be sold in place of Simmons Liver Regulator, put up by J. H. Zeilin & Co. with the red Z on every pack age. Have nothing to do with any thing else or any druggist or dealer who would persuade you that the many limitations under different names are just as good. It's not true. The people who buy them heap up their miseries. Beware! 3 a-Ia-eod-Iy
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-19
FOUGHT A DRAW.
in the Fistc Arena-Jake Shows Up in Bad Form.

BOSTON, March 1S.-After an absence of four years from the ring, Jake Kilrain of Baltimore faced Steve O'Donnell of Aus tralia, better known as Corbett's sparring partner, for eight rounds tonight at the Suffolk Athletic club.
 The contest was declared draw amid the widest excitement, the like of which has had plenty of sympathiz.rs, among them being John L. Sullivan, who occupied n seat behind him. He urged his oId-time opponent on during the fight and seemed to give Kilrain encouragement.
 O'Donnell, although a much lighter man than kilrain, did not show up to ad- vantage and he disappointed the specta- tors, who expected to see natural fighter. It was apparent as soon as Kilrain stepped into the ring that he had been drinkln 2 and was not h any fit condition to fight. His stomach was large and be was very Heshy. He had not lost any of his old time cleveruess and 1t was used to ad . vantage.
 At one time it looked as though he would not be able to continue on his feet, as his wind was poor, but at critical times he rallied and showed wonderful strength. When the fight was finished Referee Shep- pard held his decision for a few minutes while the 15)O spectators yelled "kilrain" at the top of their voices. When he called the contest draw 1t met with the approval of every person in the hall.
 Kilrain weighed 220 pounds and O'Don- nell 175. Neither man suffered any serious damage, but both were bidiy winded, and neither would have lasted much longer.