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The Washington times., 1895-04-28

The kitchen and dining room exhibit by
Winodaughsis on the .23d, oath and 18th
was very interesting
Mrs. John Sherman contributed to the
decorations or the dinner plates from sew
eral sets OF fine, eXquisitely painted china.
There was also q tea set of antique delf
from Airs. John 4. Logan. Mrs Marsh
aRlong other beautiful and rare pieces of
china, exhibited plate used by the Grand
Duke OF Russia at All entertainment given
for him in Washington.
Mrs. Havens displayed a table-cloth
woven in 1872 by her ancestors, and an
other which had been used on the supper
table at Gen. Grants second Inauguration
ball There was also a table cloth, exhib-
tied by Miss Gillette, which had been woven
in 1890 and was still in good condition.
A royal Worcester tea service, gift to the
Hon. A Nj. Gangewer and wife on THEFT
golden wedding anniversary, was greatly
admired.
Mrs. Hamilton was In charge of the
lemonade table, assisted by the Misses
Hinyer, Simms, Cannon, Mcdonald, and
Hamilton, in white India gowns, looking
as cool as the beverages they offered. Miss
Lacey presided over the dairy table, and
had a veritable churn by her side. Mrs.
Edgar poured tea.
As the exhibit was intended to point out
work by women, mention should be made
OF the composition of an original score
to Abide with me- by member of Wi
modaughsis, Miss Ruth Emily Spencer.
The Washington times., 1895-04-28
FIN DE SIECLE FEMININITY
Pro Re Nata Discussed Free Public
Library for Washington.
Pretty Things Seen at the Kitchen and
Dining-room Exhibit Arranged by
Practical Wimodaughsis.

Pro Re Nata met on Wednesday at the
residence of Mrs. George Bacon, No. 1708
Nineteenth street. This was the first meet
ing since the annual election and Mrs. Coues,
president, was in the chair. The other
officers are: Vice presidents, Mrs. Thomas
and Mrs. Burrows: AIRS. Lucia E. Blount is
corresponding secretary, and Mrs. White
recording secretary, Miss Jackson is treas
urer, and Mrs. George Bacon, Mrs. Mary L.
Lockwood and Miss Blount are counsellors.
After the regular parliamentary drill the
club proceeded TO discuss the subject for
the day: "A Free Library for Washington.
Mrs Blount spoke OF the need of complete
genealogical library in Washington. Many
geneologies are published privately, are
never even entered with the librarian OF
Congress, and are, in fact, inaccessible for
research. Mrs. NJ. S. Lockwood suggested
that the various clubs or societies in Wash
ington, if the case were presented to them,
would subscribe for a free library for q
certain class fbooks, especially Y ifSuch classi-
fication was made as would enable sub
scribers to obtain, easily, the books of re-
search needed.
Mrs. White spoke OF the free library sys-
tenn in use i'll Massachusetts, and in fact
throughout New England, which enables
small towns and villages 10 enjoy reading
privileges One hundred books are sent
every SIX mouths fIom the Boston free Ii
brary to regularly appointed agent in
the town or village apply for the same,
n deposit OF 50 having been made with the
main library to cover the cost OF transpor-
tation. Among the many good features Of
the Boston library, Mrs. White mentioned
the system OF bulletins which were issued
whenever any subject was OF general inter-
est, indicating books or periodicals treating
OF the question.
Among those present We're: Mrs. Coues,
Mrs. BIount, Mrs. Lockwood, Mrs. White,
Mrs. Flint, Mrs, Thomas, Mrs, Bacon, Miss
Sheldon, Miss Jackson. and DIR. Ella Marble,
who has just received the degree OF Nj. d.
The next meeting will be held at the resi-
dence OF Mrs. Coues, the president, No 1T26
n street northwest.
The Washington times., 1895-04-28

Soldiers and Sailors Mission gave
delicious luncheon and beautiful exhibit
at Willard Hall, which proved most sue
cessful, financially and otherwise. Mrs.
Wallace and the other ladies of the
Twentieth Century Club are adopts in the
entertainment business, and the soldiers
sailors and boys drum corps always
feel sure Of the results when their interests
are left in these ladies' hands.
The Washington times., 1895-04-28
A GRAND
PROMENADE H CONCERT
Tomorrow Night From z Till 10.
Tomorrow Night From 7 Till 10.

All Washington is cordially invited be present
night at the grand formal opening of the Family Shoe
Store, and 3I2 Seventh street northwest 313
Eight street. A brilliant programme ofmusic will be
rendered during the evening by Prof Goodmans
Orchestra-and the choicest of flowers will be
distributed to all lady visitors. Our big double
will be beautifully decorated and IL
Illuminated for this occasion. No goods
will be sold during the hours named
and enjoy evening of de-
1ightful music
The Washington times., 1895-04-28
PRIZES.

we offer the following prizes for the
best worded advertisements, not ex-
ceeding so words. relating to our hat
ana mems furnishing business, received
before May 1st.
1St, Six Best Grade Shirts.
2d, Silk Hat or Umbrella.
Sd, | dOZ. E. and w. Collars,
As much of the success of our ndver-
tising is due to the skilIfuI and tudfcious
management OF WILKINSON'S NEWS
PAPER ADVERTISING AGENCY in
whose charge it has been placed, all
answers will be submitted TO them for
dec ision.
The Washington times., 1895-04-28
Ask Him
About It!

Ask that husband of YOURS If he
doesn't think il would be q better
plan 10 get the Refrigerator and the
Mating now-and take his time in
paying for it instead OF waiting
until summer is half over. People
are beginning 10 laugh at the idea OF
Saving up" 10 pay cash for Furni-
ture. Carpets, Baby Carriages, and
such things-and it is our generous
giving Of
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-11

doilies iS to make large leaf or flow CT, Q pansy, for instance, and draw the pattcSn on linen. Then buttonho!e stitch around tho edges, and cut out close to stitching. This leaves a per feet pansy shape, stitched in pansy col ors, and dolly large enough for pep per and salt cellars. A lovely one seen recently was an oak leaf worked in the shades of an autumn leaf. One. fourth yard of satin damasll (cost twenty-five ~ycents) will make four of these.
 A hcmstitchCd lunch cloth with pink roses embroidered around inside of stitching is very dainty. A large hem stitched tray cloth had marguerites embroidered in opposite corners which Ioolted almost as natural as their living sisters.
 There is no check to the imagination in doing this dainty fancy work, but tho variety now shown by the large stores would almost lead one to think that there was nothing left to be thought of.-Prairie Farmer.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-11
OPINIONS AND POINTERS.

c3- In 1890 Gov. Boies thought pro- lection was running the country: now he seems to think it is gold. Pity the sorrows of poor old man.-Iowa State Register.
 GB-Thc democratic deficiency policy will be fully illustrated in the presi- dential vote of 1896. And it will be a deficiency which cannot be remedied by bond issue.-Toledo Blade.
 CB Cleveland says he is not seeking third term, and as a third term is not seeking him their chances of com ing together are hardly worth talking about.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
 G5Y The democratic newspapers will continue to talk about rows in the re- publican party long after Bushnell has been inauguratcd governor of the state, Foraker occupies Brices seat in the senate, and Mckinley is safe in the white house. Take away from the democratic press the imaginary repub- lican row and it would have nothing upon which to base it's political argu- ments.-Cleveland Leader.
 GB Munhall. the English statisti- clan, figures up that from 1860 to 1890 the United States shows an increase of forty-nine billion dollars in apparent wealth. That was in thirty years of republican rule. We have already lost, according to the democratic New York World, several billions of wealth in two years of democratic rule, and still there are men who continue to talk about the prosperity of democratic times Chicago Inter Ocean.
 Gs3 The secretary of the treasury manages to keep his balance from fali- ing below one hundred and eighty three million dollars by refusing to ex- pend money long since appropriated. The amount which was to be devoted to beginning work on the San Fran. cisco post office should have been paid out long ago, but the secretary has been obliged to do an injustice to this locality in order to keep up appear ances, so he keeps the money which should have gone into the pockets of workingmcn long ago locked up in the country's strong box. If all of the work authorized by congress had been carried on, the deficit which Mr. Car lisle will have to report in a few days would have been considerably larger. San Francisco Chronicle.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-11
The Democratic Tariff.

Tho new tariff is not tariff for revenue, but tariff for Q deficiency. During the fiscal year, the receipts of the government from all sources have been ESO5s74 ,496, but tho expend- itures have been 353,cS5,09l, a deficiency of S47, ,Sl3504 -Rochester Post-Express
 At the beginning of June the treasury officials claimed that the deficit for the fiscal year would fall within $45, GOO, the estimate being based upon the expectation of the predicted but long delayed increase in revenues. The month has repeated the old sGory, and the total can be kept within the figures named only by the postponement of payments which properly should have been made before July l. The effort of the administration has been to show that the present tariff law under ordi- nary conditions will meet the revenue needs of the government. But the rec ord of its operation is one of steady deficiency, and it is evident that tariff revision will be one of the duties of the incoming congress. It cannot be avoided, no matter how hard the dem ocrats may labor to prevent it.-Troy Times.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-11
DRIVING AWAY FLIES.
oil of Lavender Is Far More serv,ceabIa
 Than Screens.

Than Screens.
 "I never use window screens" said a wise housekceper the other day, "be- cause have fancy that they shut out all the air in hot weather, and besides, they serve to keep the flies in the house equally as well as to keep them out"
 But l never see fly in your house" said her friend. 'How do you manage tP For my part, l must confess that, screens or no screens, my summer means one long battle with, the ittle pests"
 My remedy is very simple one," said the good housellceper, "and I learned it years ago from my grand mother, when used to watch her put ting punches of lavender flowers around to keep the flies away. My method is simpler. buy five cents worth of oil of lavender at the drugstore and mix it with the same quantity of water. Then put it in common glass atomizer and spray it around the rooms wherever flies are apt to congregate, especially in the dining room, where I sprinkle it plentifully over the table linen. Tho odor is especially disagreeable to flies, and they will never venture in its neighborhood, though to most people it has a peculiarly fresh and grateful smell"
 ''I shall certainly give it trial" said the other woman.-Philadelph Press.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-11
WOMAN AND HOME.
FANCY TABLE LINENS.
Every Article Needed Is Made Work of
 Art Nowadays.

Every Article Needed Is Made & Work of
 Art Nowadays.
 A woman does not realize what fasci- nation there is in fancy work until she begins to make it. Tho particular branch oft included in linens has been improved until every little article need- ed in the home may become work of art. Not only dolics, tray cloths, cen ter-picccs, etc, but tablecloths and nap kins arc among the things that arc tbeautiGed by ncedleworh. But this article will relate only to fancy work rof the dolly type,
 Embroidery is tke proper thing now for such articles. The designs are flow CTS, fruit, vines, leaves, or, if quite ad- ranced in the art, classic designs But the simpler ideas are more practical for our purpose.
 The woman in the country has a great advantage over her city sister in the way of getting beautiful and at the same .Time natural patterns from which to work And with a pattern from which to draw, she may mako designs on the linen which will be moro satisfactory ~ANiAA NA4SSN puA Sils'SSNi ISGtly SJdlilpSu-
 As to the kind of linen to use, for a piece that is to be hemstitched get butchers linen. For ccnter-pieces and doiles satin damaslS is best. The linen may be purchased by the yard. After making the articles the size wanted, al- lowing for the hemstitch, it is ready for the design. Take the picture of the flower, leaf, or whatever it is desired to draw; then place sheet of transfer paper on tho linen, lay the pattern over that, and with pencil or crochet hook trace around pattern. Upon lift ing the paper from linen the design will be there, clearly stamped in delicate lines, ready for the needle. An ingeni- .oUs woman will evolve mary original designs from her patterns by using then in combination.
 The latest idea for square pieces is to buttonhole stitcn tho goods about one inch from the edge all the way around, md then to fringe out the edge to the stitching, A pretty contcrpiece of that style is shown in cut. Other pieces are buttoahole stitched around a scalloped edge. 4 pretty idea for making small
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-11
A Dalnty Turkish Dessert.

If you would some day like to try a Turkish dessert, you will find the fol. lowing dainty and nutritious: Heat a pint of milk in double boiler, moisten three tablespoonfuls of rice flour with a little milk or cold water, and use to thicken the milk. Add four tablespoon. fuls of granulated suga[, cook until a smooth, thick paste, then flavor with a teaspoouful of rosewater and two table. spoonfuls of chopped nuts. Use almonds, English walnuts, or the two nuts mixed. Pour on fiat dish and sprinkle with whole almonds. If you wish to be very truly Turkish, cut the almonds on top in crescent shape.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-11
SAD FOR THE FARMER.
How the Wilson Tariff Is Affecting the
 Producer.


 Producer.
 Postmaster General Wilson is going about the country declaring thaU the democratic tariff law is working In n satisfactory condition. If that is the case then it must be helping farmers in gratifying manner, for the country was informed when the measure was under discussion that 1t was designed to help agriculturists.
 It will be remembered that republic ans fought strenuously against making changes which would affect farm prod ucts, as they held that any change of that nature would disastrously affect the farming interests.
 How their predictions have been yer flied will be found in the official state ments that have been prepared by gov ernment officers. These show that in the first eight months that the law was in operation there was an increase of from 50 to 500 per cent. in farm impor- tatioHs as compared with the first eight months of the Mckinley law. There was not single article of farm pro- duction which did not show increased imports, while nearly all agricultural exports have decreased many millions.
 The importation of farm products from August 1, 1891, to May l, 1895. under the new law amounted to over SG5, ,000, 900 in value, against S20, 900, 900 in the corresponding months of the preceding year under the Mckinley law. This, it should be remembered, relates exclusively to the class of articles which come into competition with the products of the farms of this country, and includes animals, bread stuffs, eggs, feathers, flax, fruits, hay, hemp, Hides, hops, cotton, provisions, seeds, rice, tobacco, vegetables and wool. On the other hand there has been, since the new law went into cf- feet, a reduction of many millions in the exports of farm products, such as hay, hops, oilcake and meal, seeds, vegetables, corn, wheat, flour and meats. It is apparent that the first year of the new law will show loss of moro than SlO0,00O, 900 to the farmers of the country alone in the increased imports and decreased exports of the classes of articles which they produce.
 The following tables show the i'm ports of farm products during the first eight months under the new law con- pared with the imports in the core. spending months of the preceding year under the Mckinley law, also the ex- ports in the first ten months of the present fiscal year compared with the corresponding ten months of the pre- cedirg year under the old law. twill be observed that there is an increase in the importations of every article produced by the farmers and a reduc- tion of the exports of nearly all the important farm products:
 IsfPORTs
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-11
ABOUT BAD TEMPER.
Very Often It Is Accompanied by Many
 Sterling Qualities.

Very Often It Ia Accompanied by Many
 Sterling Qualities.
 It may sound paradoxical to say so, but it is true, that the best people sometimes have the worst tempcrs. In the same way, saints are often those who have overcome the most sin. Per sons who feel deeply, whose sensibil- ities are keen and strong, rarely find it easy to maintain uniform placid ex- Gerior, and the struggle between their passions and their calmcr wisdom is Dfteata terrific one. There are others who never seem to be troubled-who are aIniable with an amiability that it seems impossible to ruffie-who never show any signs of irritation, but are always equable and cheerful. Such persons are doubtless much to be ad- 1nired, but their society becomes in time not only exceedingly monotonous, but even exceedingly aggravating. Try as we will, we cannot get them to show fire. They are devoid of enthusiasm, as they arc incapable of anger. Noth- ing disturbs that serene stiffness, which is certainly not the still ness or NGiJll. A ncarUy quarrel Is an impossibility. Whatever we may do or say, they never get cross with us, or call us objectionable names. Ali this is undcniably irritating. It is quite refreshing to pass from tho com pany of one of these to warm, full blooded individual of susceptible pas ,sions. It is treat to feel that the hand which grasps ours could, if need be, strike hard. It may sound very pagan ish to say so, but wo do love little spice of human nature. Sturdy truth and faithfulncss generally lie behind some capability of honest anger. We know that those friends who often seem most cross and irritable are really our stanchcst and most reliable. Not that bad temper in itself can ever be an admirable thing, but that it is often accompanied by very sterling qualities. It generally cocxists with strength of character and independence of spirit. Mean and trcachcrous persons are ire nucntly aIaiablc; butter will not melt in their mouths, nor at their hearts, Household Words.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-11
The Origin of Words.

Little Fannie looking over book)-- What a lot of words there are. l won- der where they all come from?
 Little Jcnnie-They come from quar- reling.
 From Quarreling?"
 "Yes, you know, when people quar- rel one word brings on another. Tex as SiftinCs.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-11

loaded upon trusting oriental palace officials by some ingenious introducer of civilization.
 It is a pity to so spoil the really charming personality of the empress, who used to be bewitching in the pret. ty clothes of her own land. This draw. ing represents the sovereign and her Indies engaged in preparing lint for the Japanese wounded-a most womanly occupation.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-11
An oblect,on to Matrimony.

Mrs. Bombazine-Mr Gilhooly, you have been engaged to my daughter Jane for more than two years. Why do you not marry her?
 Gllhooly - My dear madam, that would never do. It would not be an easy matter to find another such nice
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-11
He Knew Better.

"You needn't tell me that women have no sense of humor," said Riclietts to Fosdick.
 "NVell?"
 ''I overheard a stuttering man pro- pose once. He said: I l-l-lovc y-y-you d-d-d-devotcdly, n--m-ry d-d-d-car E. B-B-3lanchc. Ww-w-will y-y-you m-m-m-narry m-m-rnc?' And after the delivery of this declaration on the in- stallment plan the minx had the audar- ity to say: o, George, this is so sud den. .'"-Town Topics.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-11

1t has been claimed that cholera in. fantum is unknown where the knitted band is used.
 The construction is quite simple. An idea of the shape may be formed from the accompanying drawing. The tabs, back and front, are pinned to the cloth ing with safety pins, and the band ia kept in place. Cast on sixty stitches and knit strip in ribbed stitch, join- ing the ends, when the strip is large enough, and knitting the tabs on after ward. The first bands are quite small, but larger ones can be made as the child increases in size. They can and have been worn up to two years of age. A. Olivia Longacrc Wertman, in Home Queen.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-11
4 Ypman's Ton que.

Clara-I wonder if it is true that ones likely to catch something from being kissed?
 Maud-Of course not. You've been kissed enough but you haven't caught anything yet, have you?-N. Y. Her aid.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-11
Feminine AsperitIes.

Cclia-Mr. Filter is such pleasant company! But then he says such hate full things. He actually had the audac- ity to tell me last evening that he didn't think you were stylish.
 Delia-You call that hateful? You should hear few of the things he says about you.-Boston Transcript.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-11

These figures, it may then be said, cast curious light on MT. Wilson's declaration that the democratic tariff law is working in a satisfactory con dition. What he means by "a satis- factory condition" is not as clear as 1t might be. Obviously it does not mean the prosperity of the American farm ers.-Albany Journal.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-11
Provoked.

Mrs. Witherby-I was terribly put out to-day when Mrs. Lowtone called. The servants were out and had to answer the bell.
 Witherby-Pshaw. What difference does that make?
 Mrs. Withcrby-If they had been in l wouldn't have had to see ner.--brooli- lyn Life,
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-11
An Old custom Dying Out.

The custom of writing Present. Addressed" Kindness of" and ''Fa' vored by on letters sent by private messenger is said to be going rapidly out of fashion. The name of the per son, the street and number arc all tha. is now usually written.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-11
Likely Go Escape Notice.

Miss Million (of uncertain agc)-Thc only thing that worries me is the we'd ding tour. It will be perfectly horrible to have people know
 Miss Rosebud tviciously)-Oh, don't worry. They'll think you're smother. IN. Y. Weekly.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-11
Day Dreams.

Farmcr-Loolz how many blossoms are on those trees. If every blossom would bring forth an apple would be rich next fall.
 Dr. Bolus-And if every apple were eaten when green, and every eater got collie, my fortune would be made right c{f.-Truth.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-11

sB-Grover Cleveland is being cursed by q large element of his party at this time, but if he should get fourth nomination and should accept it, most of this element would sneak into line and vote for him. Cleveland is the biggest democrat since Jackson, and even the profane end of his party knows this and is impressed by it.-St. Louis Globe Democrat
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-11
Tnited ThaY Ride.

Bloobumper-Mr. and Mrs. Darley are both bicycle enthusiasts.
 Spatts-That is true. They married each other for wheel 'or woe.-Town Topics.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-11
Waitln~ tn Hear.

Prospective Pcre-Do you know any. thing definite of your prospects?
 Woodby Suninlaugh-Why, no. You must remember you have said nothing to me as yct.-N. Y. World.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-11
EMPRESS OF JAPAN.
Native Artist Pictures Her Making Lint
 for tho Wounded.


 This quaint sketch of the Japanese empress was made by native artist, who loses every idea of grace when he deals with European costume. It ia not much to be wondered at in the casa of this fair sovereign, whose foreign clothes arc of the ugliest fashion of seventeen years ago. What ignorant and vulgar person furnishes these gar. ments it would be interesting to know. Probably the unstable costumes of London dressmalxers, costumes put to- gether in the late seventies, are un.