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The San Francisco call., 1895-05-19

out, from the Sd to the 18th, inclusive, so
that what would have been the 18th was
made the 3d. after which the reckoning
proceeded as if nothing had happened
Thence it followed that what would have
been December % became January s. and
was called old Christmas day. The new
style so introduced went on regu-
was recorded, and in 1901 old Christmas
day fell on January g. as it does now.
There will be another like change at the
I'm de steele, or end of the century, for 1900
is not to be leap year, and 1901 is to be
the fifth after bissextile, or leap year, and
the first year of the twentieth century" !"
ANYHOW, this was the form adopted in
Riders British Merlin" for 1901.
The tirst leap year of this century was in
1894, and is so described in the almanacks
OF the time. Moore's Almanack for 1900
calls the year the fourth after bissextile or
leap year, and gives to February twenty
eight days only. In like manner 1902 is
called the sixth and 1903 the seventh after
leap year. ODD as this may seem, we are
going to do the same thing after next year,
SO that for seven years there will be no
February % for any anniversaries. 1t will
be rather hard on some people who have
been born or married on that eccentric
date. The original edition Of the act of
Parliament which settled these things
!ooheu loiWaIu IoHS way. IL now lies
before us, and it says that the years 1900,
1900, 2100, 22OO, 230O, or any other hun
dredth years of our Lord in time to come
Except every fourth hundredth year be-
ginning with "A. D. 2O00), shall consist of
365 days only. The world is kindly re-
minded that the years 1000, 2400, 2S00, etc.,
will be leap years; but we say nothing
about them, because they will not affect
US, however it may happen with posterity.
Queen.
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gray and tan are the usual colors for walk
ing ties. Those of gray lsuede kid with
toes and heels of patent leather are very
handsome. A dark russet-colored Blucher
tie looks exceedingly well on the street.
As russet harmonizes with most gowns
it is good color for a summer shoe for
out-of-door wear. Gray suede is pretty,
but too easily soiled. Patent-leather ties
for street wear are always in excellent
style and give dainty finish to pretty
toilet. Much in vogue are black kid,
with fxings of patent-leather. White doe
skin, with patent-leather fxings, are
shown for country wear with light sum-
mer dresses. They are novelties, and, as
you can imagine, rather striking.
Six stockings are considerably reduced
in price, so will be very generally worn.
They are shown in all colors, and any
gown can be readily matched. For 50 SO
per pair may be had stockings of the finest
silk, in black and colors, with vertical
stripes of white. While others are en-
broidered with tiny white dots, so even
our stockings must have the prevailing
touch of white.
Beautiful silken stockings, with inser-
tions of point and Brussels lace set in on
the instep and front, readily bring from SIS
to $40 per pair, so one can understand cas-
lily why the stockings of a recent bride,
the daughter of a capitalist, came to only
1925 so. 1 only hope she has pretty foot,
as such lovely hosiery would only call at
rention to ugly fiat foot.
Opal tints in satin are in high favor at
present. One gown lately worn by an
American beauty in Paris at the opera was
of this hue, simply trimmed with very
beautifully embroidered chiffon, which
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was changeahie opera color; the only or
naments were the fateful stones. Skirts.
unless embroidered, remain untrimmed.
with but few exceptions. White MORE
striped makes handsome gown. One
gown, much commented on, Of this silk,
had the skirt surrounded, at the waist, by
ia bs of black lace, worked in steel, with an
applique of white lace flowers, laid on a
dame-colored silk sash uniting the skirt
over the bodice, which was of the MORE.
covered with the black lace. touch of the
fame color appearing in front, and, being
French gown, description does not do
it justice.
Tulle is again to the front. One of the
latest ball dresses of pale-green satin has a
triple frill of it, edged with satin rouleaux
as high as the knee on each side and a
waterfall at the back. The bodice is
trimmed with the same and a bunch of
greenish-white lilac. The bodice ends at
the waist and fastens, as so many of the
new models do, at the back.
A dinner toilet from one of New
York's cleverest designers is very charm
ing-the waist of white satin covered with
white tulle, the sleeves enormous, opening
outside to show the wearer's beautiful
arms from the shoulder. The full pouch
front is of the satin. The skirt is of the
tulle accordion pleated over the satin.
This will be worn by one of our buds dur
ing the summer.
Another gown deserves mention, being a
white Grismonda, veiied with pink tuile,
the skirt trimmed with large rosettes of
tulle at the sides. The bodice is covered
with tulle, worked in pearls; the sleeves
are like a ballet-girls skirt, frill upon
frill. Duchess de Brabant roses are to be
worn to complete this fetching costume.
l am very weary of writing about crepons.
The San Francisco call., 1895-05-19
REASON. FOLLY AND BEAUTY.

Reason and Folly and Beauty, they say,
Went on party of pleasure one day.
Folly played
Around the maid,
The bells of his cap rung merrily out,
While Reason took
To his rmon-book-
Oh which was the pleasanter no one need doubt
Which was the pleasanter no one need doubt.
II.
Beauty, who likes to be thought very sage,
Turned for a moment to Reasons dull page;
Till Folly said,
"Look here, sweet maid"
The sight of his cap brought her back to herself
While Reason read
His leaves of lead.
With no one to mind him, poor sensible elfi
No; no one to mind him. poor, sensible elf!
Ill.
When Reason grew jealous Of Folly's gay cap
Had he that on he her heart might entrap-
ssThere it ISL
Quoth Folly, "Old Quiz"
(Folly was always good tits said.)
'Under the sun
There's no such fun
AS Reason with my cap and bells on his head;
Reason with my cap and bells on his head"
w.
But Reason the headdress so awkwardly wore
That Beauty now liked him still less than before
While Folly took
Old Reasons book
And twisted the leaves in a cap Of such ton
That Beauty vowed
(Though not aloud)
She liked him still better in that than his own.
Yes; liked him still better in that than his own.
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PLAYING AT PASSION.

Fling down the cardsi ] can play no more;
The game we began in fun
In the summer, is lost and won;
And we have but to count the score.
Twas noble game, for we knew each rule
OF whisper and glance and sigh,
No novlces, you and /,
Trained students in Loves sweet school,
What are my spoils? scrap of your robe,
A programme, a shattered fan,
A glove of dainty tan;
.And-a wound that L dare not probe
Now for your score. What, you will not tell?
Perchance that, your spoils amid,
A golden heart lies hid.
Only sham? Have you scanned it wellf
Yours is the game: naught remains to say;
Yet now it is time TO part,
am tempted to ask. sweetheart,
Are you sure it was only play?
MRS GERALD RICARDO
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Odd, is it not, how some women will
send back bodice half dozen times to
their dressmakers on account of slight
imperfection, and yet will wear false fronts
three shades lighter than their own hair,
and yet appear totally oblivious of the
ridiculous appearance they PRESENT. False
fronts are doubtless blessings when the
hair becomes toe thin, but look to it that
that they do not remain youthful in ap-
pearance while the growing hair shows un-
mistakable traces of age.
All fashion notes nowadays allude to
the constant use of laces, and assuredly
nothing is more effective for adornment
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A dear little blonde has one of
pale blue, another of lavender, over
which she will wear half q dozen
white dresses. 1t is not absolutely neces-
sary to have the skirt of silk as cam brio
VIII 90, but the waist lining must be of
SILK or the effect is lost. Very yellow Va
lencelnnes lace is the rage; it is to figure on
dead white, a chic combination.
Lay III supply of pretty crush collars
and wristbands. They will be welcome
additions this white summer" to almost
every toilet.
If you are going to a warm place pair
or SO OF summer corsets are indispensable:
especially If you are at all stout and intend
to go In Tor bathing they are most useful.
A much-sought-for fabric this summer is
ecru batlste, which, while light and trans
parent, is made heavier by the cordlike
stripes which form the patterns. These
are in groups of tiny lines in dark blue or
red, edged with white. Other patterns
have dark blue or scarlet lines alternated
with white less than half an inch apart.
Others have single lines of red edged on
each side with white. The shoes for
summer wear are mostly of black and col.
ored undressed kid, sometimes with nat.
ent leather fixings, but more freoueptIv
self-trimmed. The toes are not quite so
pointed and the Louis Quinze heel has
given way to the more comfortable,
broader and much lower heel, which will
give the wearer far better carriage if long
walks are to be INDUCED in. Black, russell,
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However, they continue such favorites and
are indeed so appropriate for summer wear
that one cannot wonder. East, black and
cedar colors are said to be the favorites,
but navy-blue takes front rank, asmade
up with shot silk it is effective
Sets of collar and cuffs, made in fine
white muslin edged with a narrow row of
white lace, are called the Puritan
A very useful dress is made of black and
green taffeta-skirt and sleeves of the black,
bodice of pale green stripped with bands
of jet. A girdle and "tab" also of jet COM
plete it.
A simple gown for young girl is of
cardinal crepon. Well fitted bodice, with
pouch front of muslin trimmed with very
yellow Valenciennes lace, roll-collar,of the
same combination, full godeted skirt, large
white straw hat trimmed with mossgreen
watered ribbon and two large punches of
either cherries or currants complete very
The San Francisco call., 1895-05-19

picturesque gown. Ecru gloves and
black patent-leather ties and black silk
stockings should be worn. It is a mistake
to purchase bright-colored gloves, which
are nightmares to people of taste.
I have just read description of gown
which is so excellent that 1 shall quote
''It is of gray waved silk crepon, with skirt
w wei as perfect HANGING % Corsage s of bro, o.
cade where green, mulberry-red and white
were woven into odd quaintness and
beauty. The back was a smooth fit and
the fronts had little fullness. A broad,
white satin ribbon design, worked in
The San Francisco call., 1895-05-19
win AID. 1900 BE a Leap Yeare

sthis question is already buzzing about
it may satisfy very reasonable curiosity
if a few particulars are given. That 1896
will be leap year is an admitted fact, but
that 1900 will not be leap year was set
tied long ago. By an act passed in 1751 it
was settled that the calendar should be
reformed in number of particulars.
From January 1, 1852. the civil year was
fixed to commence on that date, and not
on March 25, as many had it. In the
same year-1752-eleven days were to fall
The San Francisco call., 1895-05-19
Yale'S
Complexion
Cream

Will do it. 1t cleanses the skin and its
pores, softens the foreign matter within
and without, soothes all Irritation, cools
the heat of chapping and fever blisters and
gives satin surface to the suffering skin.
1t IS good for burns and for any abrasion.
A single application is effective. Put it on
at night and rub it briskly into the skin
and you will be pleasantly astonished in
the morning. There have been limitations
OF this wonderful beauti6er. Look ont for
them. Accept nothing but the real.
Hyour druggist will not supply you send the
price, 81. to NINE. NJ. YALE, Health and
Complexion Specialist, LAG State ST. Chicago.
Beauty Guide mailed free.
The San Francisco call., 1895-05-19
Mr. Gladstone on Women.

A week or two ago Mr.. Gladstone, in a
very short speech, delivered an important
forecast about women. He remarked that
wo.Aen showed such power of making
speeches, so much readiness, so much
eloquence, that if they went on as they
had begun they would soon get the better
of men. And he threw out sly hint that
he, for one, should not be sorry if they did.
How exultant the women speakers of the
day must feel. For Mr.. Gladstone is
probably the greatest authority on oratory
now living, as well as one of the greatest
orators. Many men, perhaps the majority
of men, object to women speaking in pub
lie. Tney seem to have vague idea that
it unsexes them to appear upon platform
that it is degrading for them to proclaim
their opinions, and that in discreet and
everlasting silence lies their salvation.
This view of the case has been rudely
shaken by the ex-Premier.
In my opinion if a woman can speak
there is no harm in her doing so, provided
that she selects her subjects carefully. 1t
does not unsex anybody to appear upon a
platform. We cannot keep our women
wrapped up in cotton wool, nor is it de-
sirable that we should do so. And women
speakers can do an enormous amount of
good Considering that women have had
so far com paratively little chance of exer-
clsing their oratorical powers, it must be
admitted that they have done we'll and
fully justified Mr.. Gladstone's encomiums.
Will they go farther and fulfil his proph-
ecy concerning them?
Doubtless they will. Nothing helps US
so much in the proper development of the
powers within US as a word of encourage
ment spoken with authority. 1t gives US
courage, self-respect, self-confidence, and,
although self-confdence may become a
fault if it runs forward into self-conceit, in
moderation it makes for virtue and for
great deeds.-Gentlewoma
The San Francisco call., 1895-05-19
THE RETRoGADE MOVEMENT.

At IT
I loved Ireue,
Though she, knew, was 80;
At %
/ courted Kate,
Who was not more than "a;
At 40
1 sighed for Sue,
Who could not boast 1S at most
AT SO
1t is Marie,
Just sweet 16, who is my queen,
PRISCILLA LEONARD in Vogue.
The San Francisco call., 1895-05-19

Stylish Day GoaVn.-The skirt is made in
the ne0 farm crepon fastening over the bodice
only at the back, and haviyag a black satin
'Oaistband and slight indication of a basque
shaped TO the hips. The bodice is made of a
f'e0 crepe printed IN Cdshmerian design of
many charming colorings, IN which red,
mouve, e'gl1 green and several other tones
con'oane. III has q lace jobot, and the cut of
the sleeve IS quite 'iew The capes that fall
o0er II soften the fatllress Of the puff, caught
up IN unexpected places, thus giving addi-
tiondt grace. The front of the bodice is spc-
ciatty noticeable NTH the pointed jacket piece
falling ouer the waistbaad.
The San Francisco call., 1895-05-19

The mother of the famous Constable
Bourbon learned to fence in order to assist
in the military training of her son.
The San Francisco call., 1895-05-19

French Tailor Gowm.-The full skirt Is
trimmed with parallel strips Of the same cloth
that composes the costume, which Is in this
case beautiful shade Of .fawn. The skirt IS
very full. TaOo handsome 5rcnze buttons add
much to the effect. The collar is of rich
shade of brown velvet.
The San Francisco call., 1895-05-19
NEW WESTERN norEL.

II EARNY AND WAn HINGTONs STS.-RE-
IA modelled and renovated. KING, WARD & co.
European plan. Rooms SOC to 81 so per day. So
TO So per week, SO TO $50 per month; free baths;
hot and cold every room; fire CRATES in every
room; elevator runs all night
The San Francisco call., 1895-05-19

Tan cloth costume, with closely braided
Uest and cuffs, Zouave bodice and folded veJ-
yet waistbeb. Tan straD hat, with veluet
trimmings and argus quill.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-08-13
Beware of Ointments for Catarlh that
Contain M sTcuRy

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely dermlge the
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on prescrip-
tons from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is ten fold TO the
good you can possibly derive from them.
Hall s Catarrh Cure manufactured by +.
Cheney 81 Co., Toledo, o., contains no
mercury, and is taken internally upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio,
by Il. j. Cheney 81 Co. Testimonials
free
G0~Sold by all druggists price 75c. per
bottle
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-08-13

General Esssr'e cn...i. ,sr-s 1.iAz-. la,ster
tile Krishms1si I..- j. s 81 tst-

General zzssirf'e Ecssslf.f,--si, 4sta<-. iffster
tie xrisinaa 1o.- 3. - ot-
One Of General Rye a.sazsies
is that be never tolls Tic eaE3e sso-y 20
the same man second t.ac. Aat ing
ago be was talking absu. his t.-1sc.s Be-
the United Kingdom. 81 rad always
thought, . said he, that TIE fanors
Irish wit and repartee were only = be
found On the stage or in Levers novels,
but / came away from Ireland with
very different idea
81 was stopping at little country
inn, and q game Of cards was in prog
ress. was invited TO take hand, and
as an Amcricalized Irisllman Thought
/ ought TO keep up the reputation of fhe
country for sociabihsy. ! asl-ad, wliat
they were playing, and they replied
sForty-nve, an old time Irish game. /
told them that ] barely knew the rules.
but that j could play seven up. eucllre
or nearly any other American card game
But they insisted on my taking a hand,
and did SO. One Of the pages, who was
standing at the back Of my chair.
watched my hand pretty closely, mid
the first time made bad play he said,
soto voce: Holy Moses, / niver see
such play in iae loife. / wonder
phwere tie divil the mon cum from.
/ paid no attention to him. Of course.
and went on with the game. The next
time / made a bad play, and it wasn't
very long, he again said, talking TO him.
self, Bedad, niver did see a mon play
the loiles Of that began TO be an
noyed, but still said nothing, although
a man never likes to hear it said that
he plays game badly. but the man was
TALKING 70 himself and meant no harm.
However, W4e4 e broke out the third
time / could contain myself no longer.
/ turned around and said, Look lerc,
my friend, are you playing these cards,
or am T. The Irishman looked at me
for moment, and then said, Nayther
nv us. your honor, savin your prisince,
sor.
81 joined the rest of them in the
laugh, and said, We'll, boys, order mp;
that puts 'em ON me- Cincinnati
Tribune.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-08-13
So 90 weeklySe Excursions $50
via. Pennsylvania Railroad


Every Friday and Saturday until
August, 81, inclusive, the Pennsylvania
Railroad will sell for the 1000 a. IN. and
HOO a. IN. trains from Washington ex-
cursion tickets TO Cape May, Atlantic
City and Sea Isle City, at the rate of
$500, good returning until the following
Tuesday.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will operate
from Washington personally conducted
tours ON July 18th, August Sth and 22nd,
September eth and October Sth, to Wat
kins Glen and Niagara Falls. Rate
$1,000. Tickets good for ten days, allow
ing stop-off privileges at Watkins and
Rochester, in either direction, and at
Buffalo, returning. Special train, COM
posed of standard day coaches and Pull
man parlor cars, leaves Odenton at 1872
a. m. on dates mentioned.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-08-13
70 HORSE oWNERA

For putting horse in a fine hep..-hy con-
dition try DIR. Cady's CondiIc-- owders.
They tone up the system, aid d;seszsan, cure
loss of appetite, relieve constipation correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old or over-w0rked base. %
cents per package. For sale by druggists
FOR sale by Feldneyer Rr0s. City Drug Store
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-08-13

For Philadelphia. New York, and the East,
changing al Odenton. 6.So suA: "a. anu y 70
and 50 =. NJ. Sundays. 30 A. NJ, Z ~ 4. ~.
FOR BOSTON.
Colonial Rxpress. weekdays, with through
Pullman Buffet Parlor Cars and Nestibuie
PASSENGER Coaches, leaves Union Station, Bal-
timore s 50 A. NJ. connection leaves Annapo-
lis IS A. NJ; arrives BOSTON VIA steamer
.Marylande Route) 30 p. Nj.
Boston Express, daily. leaves Union Station
asp NJ Arrives Boston % A. NJ. Pullman
Vestible Buffet Sleeping Car through 20 bos-
ton. Connection leavcr Annapolis II 70 4. NJ.
ron THE WEST.
Fast Line, daily. II ~ A. M. for Pittsburg
Pennsyivania Limited. ii 40. IN daily, for
Pittshurg and Chicago.
ST Louis. Cincinnati. and Chicago express,
western express, % p m daily for Pittsburg
Chicago and leyeland.
Pittshurr Columbus. Cincinnati and 81 Louis.
Pacific Express. II so p m daily for Pittsb'g,
Chicago, Toledo and Columbus. Connects Tor
Cleveland except SATURDAY.
For the North leave Union station-Niagara
express & 50 m, week days. Fast line for viii
Transport Elmira. and Lock Haven III 40 m
week DAYS. Rochester and Buffalo express
s - IN, daily except Saturday. Northern eh-
press, ii 80 p m. Williamsport express, 4 ~
For further information address Colin Studs
Passenger Agent Southeastern District, Is \
station, Washington {.
s. NJ. PROVOST. J. II. WooD,
Gen Manager. Gen. Pas. Agt
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-08-13
Baltimore, [hEapsaks& Atlantic R. B. 20.

Ec RAIL ROUTES. &&le
10 Ocean City and all points on the Chesa-
peake Bay and Tributaries.
FOR HEALTH. PLEASURE and BUSIN BSS
Unexoelled facilities for both Passenger and
E1etght traffic.
Close connection with She trunk line rlsil-
road, fnsuring convenience TO the traveller.
and the quick dispatch of all freights.
Fifteen commodious and handsomely fitted
out steamers. Comfortable state rooms.
Good Cuisine. Polite attendance.
Steamers leave piers 3, 4 and AZ Light Street
wharf. Baltimore. as follows:
Schedule in effect June % 1895.
RAILWAY DIvIsION.--7 a m and 10 p IN
daily, except Saturday and Sunday; saturday
tons TO Ocean City. Sunday, p m for Clai-
borne only.
cHoPTANK RIVER LINES p N daily.
except Sunday, for EastOn, Oxford, Cam
bridge and landings TO Denton.
WICOMICO RIVER LINES m every
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for Wfngate
Point, Deals Island and landings to Salisbury
where connection is made with train for
Ocean City.
NANTICOKE RIVER LINES m Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday for Deals Island
and landings to Seaford, DEF.
GREAT wIC0M1CO AND PIANKATANK
RIVER LINE.-5 p N every Tuesday and
Friday for Great wicomico River, Divid-
Milford Haven and Piankatank River TO Free
port.
Steamers leave from foot of south Street as
follows:
POCoMOKE RIVER LINE.-5.9O D m Tues
day and Friday for Crisfield, Tangier Island,
Qnancock and landings to Pocomoke City and
Snow Hill.
MsSsONGO RIVER LINE.-530 . m Mon
day and Thursday for Ford's, Crisfeld. Fin
ney's, Onancock, Chesconessex, Hunting and
Messongo Rivers.
OcCOHANEoCK RIVER LISE.-5.90 p m
Wednesday and Sunday for Crisfleld. Pungo-
league, Nandua and Occahannock Rivers.
For schedules. maps and other information
write to
b. I. FLEMING,
Genl. Pass. and Freight Agent,
WILLARD THOMSON. General Manager.
Ticket Office. 133 K. Baltimore St.. Baltimore.
ARTHUR w. ROBSON, Ticket Agent.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-08-13

The incest dessert in the world this
hot weather is an ice-cold luscious water
melon. Sent any time to your home,
night or day. by S. p. Cheeseman, Mar
ket Space.