Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-16


I saw one sweet young bride down in
The Agricultural grounds one brigh. after
noon, in a spick and span tailor gown and
a most fetching hat. strike an attitude
against the trunk of the big California tree
that has been transformed into miniature
cottage, ard she stood there unconscious of
the fact that she was the center object of
comment to paSstrs-Dy, for all the while
Der gaze was directed toward the center of
her universe, which was represented to the
common herd by a fauluessly gotten-up
young man, VINO, with his beloved Persian
lamb collar thrown over one shoulder. was
struggling with a diTinutive camera, to-
tally oblivious of all the rest of the world.
Then she posed. peeping out of the door
way that has been cut In the tree, and
they seemed perfectly satisfied with their
attempt at love in a cottage a la kodak,
when the camera was fastened up and the
Persian lamb collar transferred to the
proper set of shoulders, and they marched
off with a money-to-burn air that made
the gapers and sazers feel liking ''Peeping
Toms
While there are so many wedding bells
ringing 1t is just as we'll for every one to
know that there Is a new fad in marriage
rings. though 1t is not exactly a new thing
either, but rather a revival of the old
French betrothal emblem. The ring instead
of being fiat on the inner side of the circle
IS round, and composed of a perfectly solid
piece of gold. This is cut in such way
that it forms, on touching a spring, two
rings slipping upon each other, and pre-
seEting two fiat surfaces. wherein may be
inscribed such tender sentiments or matter
of-fact dates as the betrothed pair may de-
sire. On readjusting the rings into one, the
engraved surfaces are hidden from even
the most careful examiner, unless he is in
the secret and knows of that hidden spring.
Another reason for its popularity is that
< ~ a q
wedding ring, and therefore not so apt to
be discarded as in the way and clumsy.
The French, Pve-lived-so-
1on g-abroad' individual is usually regarded
es entirely out of date in these days of
continual foreign travel, but one of the
recently returned, after a few months alb
sence. proved herself entirely behind the
times at the very first moment she set
foot on her native shores.
There was some little delay about the
transfer of her luggage to the custom
house. and with a totally un-Gallic air Of
determination and intensity she launched
her American French at the head of the
porter who had charge of her luggage.
His questioning Yankee stare brought her
UP with short turn, and for the benefit
of those around her. "Oh. 1 forgot. I've
been 50 in the habit of speaking French
that it Is hard to get out of the way Of 1t
all az once"
The fall that the Scriptures prophesy for
the puffed-up was ludcrously Illustrated
few days since in fashionable store de-
voted to the rectification Of the human form
eivine. A swell-looking young woman, most
correctly attired. whose perfect figure and
general appearance is a subject of comment,
entered and in gentle undertone made her
errand known to oneof the saleswomen."Yes
yes" answered the clerk to her whispered
rarn 1fk. har md hny, pir,ur to-
speaking tube connecting with the work
room above stairs, she called up loud enough
to be heard throughout the entire first floor:
'MisS - is here and wants to know If her
hips are ready yet. She ordered set
quite week ago, and needs them at once"
A hasty retreat to her carriage and look
Of panied understanding on the face of the
other customers marked the end of the in
cdent for that day
There is a young woman up town, who has
recently become fancee, and it appears that
her beloved does not like her to have other
visitors when he calls, and as this is under
stood by the regulars" of whom there are
not a few, in spite of the public announce
ment Of their lost chances, there is more or
less of stampede when the favored one ar
rlves.
A few nights since the usual clearance had
occurred greatly to the amusement of the
young hostess, but there was one exception,
and he fingered not apparently noticing the
growing unevenness of the converse ton and
the uneasiness of the successful sutton. 1t is
said that he had bet that he would hold his
ground against the sour looks and cold
shoulders of the engaged pair. and he was
in fair way to win until the blushing
maiden turned toward him and asked him:
DO You play checkers?"
Yes quite WE'LL" replied the infatuated
youth.
We'll, then" spoke the damsel, 'ff that is
30, you should know that 1t Is your time to
move" He moved.
There IS an election story told of an oc-
currence in a neighboring state during the
recent landslide that shows how far poiti-
cal principles influence the average voter
One of the candidates for honors, thinking
money necessary for the triumph of his
cause. telegraphed to his brother. capital
1st for a specified sum. The brother In
order to show his zeal for the party as
from the Treasury Department a required
emount in crisp, new one-dollar bills, as
convenient and agreeable for circulation.
The story goes that for few days beau-
tiful new greenbacks were as plentiful as
hops in the contested district till the oppo-
sition whispered it around that the enemy
had flooded the section with counterfeit
money, and in proof of the statement call
ed attention to the suspicious newness of
every bill in circulation from the enemy's
camp. The poison worked and a complete
chanRe OF pubic 1eennS enSueO, ana the
incorruptible champions Of liberty used the
despised money so much waste paper,
the country storekeepers rolling the notes
into lamp lighters and proffering them to
light the pipes of the various factions who
met to talk 1t over.
If a permit can be obtained there will be
q cemetery for dogs opened in the District of
Columbia. There Is a law prohibiting the
burial of animals. but application will be
made to allow dogs to be inferred in place
designated for that purpose. There Is al
ready hospital for dogs In Washington
and it will be In connection with that insti-
tuition that the cemetery will be established.
1t will he the first in the United States, al
though there are several in England.
II wish to get a pair of nice shoes for
birthday present, for young lady. cousin
of NINE" said n man at one of our big shoe
houses the other night.
''If they do not fit I suppose she can go into
one of your branch stores and exchange
them
Certainly" replied the salesman. What
size"
That's something I can't tell" said the
man. she Is in Boston,
'sOn we'll #" in the clerk ouess