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The evening times., 1896-05-02
DRESS AND EFFECTS.
7ELIX says American dressma kers
\ make better DIRE sses than the French
dressmakers, put better materials
L into them, fit them, he says, Just


~ make better DIRE sses than the French
dressmakers, put better materials
into them, fit them, he says, Just
as well, sew them be tier, and then,
he says, spoil them by too much sewing
too much OF what can't translate better
than by calling it .'cut and driedness."
The French study effe cts a nd let tn details
take care OF themselves. But they pay a
great deal Of attention TO details Of one
sort, il not those Of another. The French
woman doesn't care whether the stuff Is
cheesecloth or satin, side plated or
gathered, so long as 1t ma kes he look well,
but she dotes on having her lingerie, her
gloves. her shoes, her wells, her entire out
fit perfectly au fait.
The French mind adores cleganCies. 1t
goes into raptures over its own devices
in garnitures. French workwomc like
to do decorative work in dressmaking,
but they hate to finish the inside OF a
bodice as our dressmakers feel that they
must finish their work. Anybody who has
ever tried to make a hat or bonnet knows
that she not infrequently secures n good
effect In the trial arrangement and spOils
II all when the sewing is done by ma king
1t look stiff and ugly. The French do not
believe in much Sc wing, and by esche wing
as'much OF IL as they can, do get graceful,
airy effects that are quite their own
Boston Transcript.
The evening times., 1896-05-02
SPRING.

Balm y breezes in the air;
Scent of tulips everywhere.
The season greetings bring.
Robin Redbreast joyously
Chirping from every tree,
Proclaims the gladstone spring.
Niolets looking up so shy.
Seem to smile up at the sky
Their thanks that winters past.
Hyacinths from out gray earth
Welcome anothe birth
In gorgeous colors massed.
Pastures with life are green.
Ger which the orchards beam
In glorious dress of white.
Merrily the brooklets rush,
After their icy hush;
Sweet music in the flight.
Far DER the open void,
Buttercups of brightest gold,
Nod ga yly to the sun.
Ger earth all nature smiles
Heavy hearts from care beguiies.
True! Gods work is done.
ALEXANDER 8. GROVES.
The evening times., 1896-05-02
ART IN THE. HALL.

TN bedrooms fitted cupboards are
useful for holding dresses. on
landings they are invaluable for
storing linen, etc, and in kitchens
they are necessities for holding the
countless things which require TO be
kept at hand-in fact, there are few places
in house where "A cupboard is not q
much-required addition.
Many libraries are now furnished with
fitted furniture, the mantelpiece, book
shelves, writing table and window seat
are so arranged that a part of one piece
often goes to form part of the next. The
same with bedrooms: the bed, dressing
table, washstand, wardrobe and fireplace
are all fitments designed especially for the
place they occupy.
Such arrangements make exceedingly
tasteful and elegant looms, economizing g
space and suiting the furniture to its posi-
ton in a way that could hardly be done
with separate pieces.
The evening times., 1896-05-02
EcauleinS Preferred.

Throughout Germany whenever girls can
be employed to advantage they are takenin
preference to young men. In Munich the
clerks and bookkeepers in the banks are
nearly all young and handsome girls. At
the railway stations many who attend the
windows for the sale of tickets are girls,
and the cashiers in all the cafes and restau-
rants are of the same sex. They are gener-
ally very expert at figures and mental
arithm etic.
The evening times., 1896-05-02

of the head, Is applied, upon which the
hat is placed and the hat pin run through
side OF the trunk. Another benefit derived
from this contrivauce which viii be much
appreciated by every woman at country,
scashore or summer resort, is that she can
thus be supplied with a sufficient number
OF hat pins.
The evening times., 1896-05-02
RAYS At GEORGETOWN.
Letcure on the Discovery to Be Given
This Evening.


For some time past interesting Y ray
eSperiments have been performed in the
Georgetown College laboratory, and pic
lures taken of various objects, not only by
the professors but by the students of the
scientific department.
Slides of some of the more interesting
of these have been made and will be ex-
hibited at public exhibition TO be delivered
in CASTOR Hail this evening by Mr.. Outer
bridge Horsey, jr., '96. under the direction
OF The professor of physics, Mr.. Dohlon, S. j..
The lecture will prove full of interest
not only to those who have followed the
development of the subject from the be-
ginning. but to all 10 whom beautiful ex-
pc eriments are an attraction, for the
Crookes tube experiments WILDE performed
in addition to the number of slides that will
be projected on the screen.
Among the more novel objects TO be ex-
hihited will be an arm, showing clearly the
bones. wrist and fingers, another hand dis
pla wing the effects of rheumatism on the
joints, an elbow Joint showing fracture OF
arm and two vertebrae of the back bone OF
4 hog, showing the ribs.
The evening times., 1896-05-02

should be taught, among its earliest les
sons, absolute respect for authority, and
the parent or guardian ought to be put
through a course OF training and i'm
pressed with the idea that mo- means
mo- and should never be worried or
naggcd into meaning yes
Absolute firmncss, with gentleneSs and
good judgment, is imperatively neces-
sary If one would raise up 4 wellfeg-
ulated, amiable, sweet-tempered and
manageable child.-New York Ledger.
The evening times., 1896-05-02
AMONG THE OTHER HALF.
Interesting Free Lecture to BE Deliv-
cred at First Congregation Church.


A lecture of unusual Importance TO beneyo-
lent and Charitably inclined people VIII be
delivered by Mr.. II W Lewis, agent of the
Board of Childrcn's Guardians and chair
man of the committee on child saving OF the
National Conference OF Corrections and
Charities on the evening of May 4, at the
First Congregational Church.
Mr. Lewis subject will be The Rescue
and Protection OF Children; Methods and
Rcsults'' and his talk will be illustrated by
views of the slum portions of Washington
from which children have been delivered.
Scenes will also be presented of sections
of institutions and homes in which such chill
drcn have been placed and cafed for.
Mr.. Lewis follows much the same plans
pursued by Mr.. Jacob Riis in the slums
of New York. and the results accomplished
are wonderful. His audience will be pre-
sented with true picture of how the un-
fortunates of the National Capital live. by
one who has spent years in offering them
relief.
The lecture is free and for the purpose
of showing the public how the little ones
of the other half live. and how the germs
of disease and seeds of crime spring from
such surroundings.
The evening times., 1896-05-02

The Lone Star Beneficial Association,
one Of the best known and most popular
beneficial organizations in the city, will to-
morrow open the charter season at River
View with a grand excursion. The steamer
Samuel J Pentz will make three trips to
the View, leaving her wharf, foot of
Seventh street, at q. m. 2:i5 and p.
H., and returning at 1, 4, Z and $50 p. M.
SO that those who do not wish TO stay
down until late, can get home ca rly in the
evening. Tie Lone Star excursions have
always been among the most successful
given during the season, and the excursion
tomorrow will be NO exception to the rule.
The members OF the association. and Capt.
Randall, promise an enjoyable evening to
all who go to River lew tomorrow
The evening times., 1896-05-02
Marriage Licenses.

Licenses to marry has been issued as
follows:
George w BeaVjs, of Fairfax county.
Va, and Hannah L. Murphy, Of Deer Park
Md.
Gustav Schlottman. OF Colombia, South
America, and Teresa Andrade.
Richard Taylor and Hannah Carlson.
The evening times., 1896-05-02

PERS oNS who are accustomed to use tea
leaves for sweeping their carpets, and find
they leave stains, viii do well TO employ
freshly cut grass instead. 1t is better
than the tea-leaves, and gives a brighter
and fresher look
The evening times., 1896-05-02
HnnOred by the Kaiser.

Berlin. May 2.-The kaiser has conferred
upon Prince Ferdinand. of Bulgaria, the
order of the Black Eagle, and upon NJ.
Stoiloff. prime minister of Bulgaria, the
order of the Red Eagle. He has also coll
ferred the royal order of the crown upon
Col. Petroff Bulgarian minister OF war.
The evening times., 1896-05-02
Damn. Moist Hands.

A good remedy for damp. moist hands
is four ounces OF eau de cologne and half an
ounce of tincture of belladonna. Rub the
hands with few drops OF this several
times q day.
The evening times., 1896-05-02

and keep quiet"
The little one turns away. but almost
Immediately begins teasing.
'.Ir you do not stop your teasing, I will
punish you," she says, and perhaps there
is a little box OF the ears or shaking to
emphasize the threat, but again the child
begins, and continues until the mother,
worn out with importantly exclaims:
We'll, do go and stop your noise. am SO
tired of this everlasting teasing."
The logical result OF such course is
that the child very eariy learns to worry
and nag until it gets what it wants.
This is the beginning of trouble, and the
sort of trouble that knows no end.
Brought up on these lines, it is impos-
sible for a child to have a healthy, we'll
regulated mental and moral condition.
1t S in n fair way TO become a nuisance
to itself and everybody else. A child
The evening times., 1896-05-02

Among the diplomats who will sail for
Europe next week are the Austrian min
lister and Marquis Carbonara di Maiaspina.
The evening times., 1896-05-02
A TailOr-Made Maid.

81 cure fits"
AS her eye caught the advertisement she
made note of the address, and next day
took her hloomers thither to be made much
fuller In the neither parts.
The evening times., 1896-05-02

AN easy way to open oysters is TO place
them on q hot stove for a few seconds
when the oyster will open and you are
able TO get your knife in without the
sli ghtest trouble.
The evening times., 1896-05-02

TO obtain good polish on boots, mix
the backing with boiling water; it must
be boiling, or they will be a dull brown.
If the boots are damp sprinkle a little
moist sugar on the backing and apply
with brush in the ordinary manner.
The evening times., 1896-05-02

Mrs. George A. Myers of No. 8 Grant
place. is on a visit to friends in Chicago.
She will remain West for two months or
more
The evening times., 1896-05-02

ing for funds, ana they will now go forward
with renewed efforts to complete the fund
required.
The evening times., 1896-05-02

'T1N.
several large, wide-brimmed and richly
decorated hats.
Every woman who has Travelled knows
how difficult il is to take along enough
headwear to he able to frequently change
and at the same time to keep it in such
shape that the hat will not look as if it had
been sat upon. The practical hat trunk / S
not very large aud is arranged on the in
side in such a way that six hats ma V be
fastened upon the bottom, top. and each
Of the four sides in such way that none
of them viii Interfere with the other.
The entire trunk is sixteen inches long.
twelve inches wide aud twelve in ches high
on the Inside. and on each of the inner sur
faces small cushion, the size of the top
The evening times., 1896-05-02
BETNEENNEALS.

"A FEVER eat between meals unless you
nj are an invalid. The meals of the
VI day should be 4 substantial break
i fast, light lunch, and good din
ner. Do not drink tea more than
once q day, and never with meat.
Go to bed between 10 and II, taking a
warm, but not hot, bath first, and add to
the bath little ammonia. This cleanses
the pores of the skin from the dust and
dirt of the day, and SO allows free per
spiration during the night, and also in
duces sleep. A glass of hot or cold water
taken just before getting into bed fiushes
the system and acts like a sedative, while
a glass of hot water slipped in the morning
often cures even obstinate Indigestion. Do
not read in bed and do not keep light
in your room, as it not only tires the eyes,
but consumes the good air we require for
ourselves.
The evening times., 1896-05-02

Miss Morton will entertain at lunch
con Thursday, in honor of Mrs. Cleveland.
The evening times., 1896-05-02

A reception will be held this evening by
Mrs. Knapp at the NOrmandic from to
6 O'Clock. The affair is to meet the WASH
ington Round Table Association o. Few
Jerusalem Church.
The evening times., 1896-05-02

Mrs. Curry of NJ street gave luncheon
today.
The evening times., 1896-05-02

" WHEN the hands are dirty with
household work they may be thor
oughly : cieansed by using a mixture OF salta nd
vaselne, which must be well rubbed in
and then washed off with ordinary soap.
The evening times., 1896-05-02

IF grease is spilled upon mating, apply
powdered French chalk and benZine. Cover
the grease with the chalk, and sprinkle
lightly with the benzine. When the latter
has evaporated brush off the chalk and
the spot will vanish also.
The evening times., 1896-05-02
ALL ABOUT THE HOUSE.

TUD with a piece of Grape instead
II OF using Il brush.
The evening times., 1896-05-02
THE UNNECESSARY "NO."

Tow often do we hear the mother of u
n family of little children say In
answer to some request: NO; you
cannot do it! Go and sit down
and kppn uuipt"
The evening times., 1896-05-02
TRUNK FOR HATS.

. NOVEL trunk has been constructed
i by Berlin manufacturer. which
~ provides for room for one Of the
= greatest necessaries for the sum-
mcr resort or Senside-that is for
The evening times., 1896-05-02
Observation-Disclosures

We pay a little more for
our Shoes and sell them
for a little less than any
one else. That's how We
thrive
The evening times., 1896-05-02

TO make a good china cement.
beat lime into the most impalpable pow
der. sift 1t through fine muslin, then tie
some in thin muslin, put on the edges
Of the broken china some white of egg,
then dust some lime quickly on same, and
unite them exactly.
The evening times., 1896-05-02

TO wash chamois leather, make
weak solution of soda and warm
water. Rub plenty of soft soap into the
leather, and let it soak for two hours,
then rub it till quite clean. Afterwards
rinse it well In n weak solution of water,
soda and yellow soap. After rinsing
wiring it wen in a rough towel, dry quickly
and pull about till quite soft. 1t will then
be better than most new feathers.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
NEWS FROM HAWAII.
THE PROSPECTS OF ANNEXATION
Grow NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Lii En- Route
to Washington, Passes Through
This City.

San Fra ncisco, Cal, Dec. 23-Honolulu,
Dec. 16.-Special correspondence of the
Southern Associated Press per steamer
Australia: The government is much
encouraged over the prospects of annex
alton. Ministers Hatch and Cooper hav
ing made hopeful reports.
United States Minister Willis is still
very low with a fever.
Fears are growing of trouble from the
restless character of the japanese immi-
grants, whose number in the islands is
rapidly increasing, constituting already
two-fifths of the male population.
B. Il. Dillingham; has secured subscrip-
lions to the entire amount of $1,800,000 of
capital stock of the new oahu plantation.
1t was all taken in Honolulu. 1t will be
the largest sugar plantation on these
islands. Water for irrigation will be
lifted by pumps from 200 to 500 feet from
forty ten-inch artesian wells. The site
is adjacent to Pearl harbor. 1t is report
ed that an anti-annexation club is being
organized under the leadership of two
millionaire planters-the Scotchman,
James T. Campbell, and the German,
Paul Isenberg-who wish to continue the
importation of Asiatic contract laborers,
whom annexation would bar out.
Thomas Clancy, a seaman on the United
States steamer Adams, which sailed for
San Francisco few days ago shot HIM
self through the right lung just before
the vessel sailed and is now in the Queens
hospital in precarious condition. Clam
cy woed and won a beautiful maiden
mere and when orders came for the Adams
to proceed home he endeavored to. be
transferred to the relief ship. Failing
in this he determined to kill himself rath-
err than be separated from his beloved.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
THE TURF.
NEW ORLEANS RESULTS

New Orleans, Dec. 23.-With the tenn
perature at Go, clear dry weather, and
a crowd of $500 people, the racing was
well patronized here today. Favorites,
however, only won twice, and each time
at short odds, the bookmakers beating
the public. The meeting improves In
general interest and patronage every
day. In the first race Damocles ran
six furlongs in 1:14A.
First Race-Selling, six furlongs. DAM
ocles, 10 ca. BarretD, to 5, won; Pei
leas second, Shuttlecock third. Time,
1:14H.
Second Race--For 2-year-olds, seven
furlongs. Cannonade, 100,--- to
/, won; Parmesan second, Loyal Eta
third. Time, 1880.
Third Race-For 2-year-olds, selling,
five furlongs. Minnie Murphy, 107 (Scher-
rer), to 5, won; Robbie second by two
lengths, Tom Anderson third. Time, 102.
Fourth Race-One nile. selling. Mar
quise. 9S &C. Reif), to l, won; Cotton
King second, Fasig third Time 1:421s.
Fifth Race-Selling, six furlongs AL
Lane, 80 ---, 5 to l, won; Lenonch-
itan second Juanita third. Time 1:15%.
Sixth Race-Selling, seven furlongs.
Pete Kitchen, 104 HarD, 2 to l, won;
Overella second, Sobriquet third. Time,
1:29%.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
PERSONAL.

Mr.. w. A. Baker, mana ger of "Powha-
TAM" returned from Montgomery last
night.
t. c. King has purchased several thous-
and pairs of shoes at prices never heard
of before. These goods were bought so
cheap that he can save you 20 to so cents
on every dollar.
Col. John b. Knox, of Admission who
has been attending the United States
court, returned home yesterday. Col.
Knox made mnny friends in Birmingham
while conducting the recent state cam
paign as chairman of the democratic
executive and campaign committees, who
always extend him warm welcome.
Ladies, we have holiday slippers for the
gentlemen in a great many styles and
prices. Please give us a look before buy
ing and oblige It. C. KING,
2026 1st avenue
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
QUEEN LII EN- ROUTE.
Left New Orleans Yesterday Morning
Passed Through This City,

Left New Orleans Yesterday Morning
Passed Through This City.
New Orleans, Dec. 23.-Ex-Queen Liluo-
kalani arrived here this morning on the
Sunset limited from San Francisco. She
was accompanied by her agent Mr.. Joe
Helehule, Mrs. Graham, her personal
companion, a maid and two children of
Mrs. Graham. The ex-queen travelled
as an ordinary passenger and did not
occupy a special car. The party did not
stop, but proceeded to Washington by
the Louisville and Nashville road as soon
as the transfer could be made. The ex-
queen vigorously repudiates an inter-
view which an enterprising reporter pro-
fessed to have had with her at Houston,
Tex. AS she speaks excellent English
she had no difficulty in making herself
understood She said ~
1T is all a mistake. l was never
spoken with at Houston. Can you won
der at my diffidence in meeting neWspa-
per men when they insist on putting
words into my mouth l never utter? l
am sure that you will appreciate my po-
sition. 1 am nothing but deposed
queen. 1 cannot talk about my country
or it's future for fear that what l might
say will be distorted I have lived since
the revolution in absolute retirement,
and have taken little heed of public mat
tiers. What my future movements may
be is something that l cannot now de-
clare for I do not know. L am in the
hands of my friends. am going to Bos-
ton to meet the relatives of my late hus--
band and do not now know whether
shall go to Europe or not. Everything
depends upon what my friends decide"
The ex-queen was Sc years of age on
September I'd, last. She is less feshy
than she was few years ago and her
hair, rapidly turning gray, indicates that
either age or the trials and worriment
that have been her lot during the past
few years are telling on her. She de-
clares however, that she is enjoying the
best of health.
Ex-Queen Liloukalani was passenger
on fast mail No. 4, of the Louisville and
Nashville, which passed through this
city this morning The train was fifty
five minutes late, and as her Royal High
ness was asleep, no one could see the
muchly written of woman.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
A FUTILE CHASE.
After the Would be-Train Wreckers-
Two Kicks Originating From
the Affair.

Sheriff OBrien and posse returned to
the city yesterday morning from the
scene of the attempted wreck of passen-
ger train No. 81, of the Southern. On
arrival there the dogs were turned loose
and soon struck q trail which indicated
that two men were implicated in the
diabolieal attempt to wreck the train
The trail led in a circle returning three
times across the track near the bridge,
and here was lost. The supposition is
that the scoundrels caught an incoming
freight train of the Central and came
to this city.
TOO MANY TRAMPS.
A State Herald reporters attention was
called to this fact and the further fact
that the city is now overrun by horde of
professional tramps which really makes
dangerous state of affairs. The writer
of his own personal knowledge, saw two
of these vagabonds go to the rear en-
frances of houses and beg for something
to eat.
The asking for bread is not objectiona-
BILE, but the going of the men to rear
doors soaring women and children, is,
and the executive should make an effort
to prevent it. The men do not hail on
entering the yards or go to the front
doors, but make their way to the rear or
the premises, slipping up, unawares and
presenting their sometimes hideous coun-
is enough to brighten the bravest woman
What say you, Mr. Mayor? Let an or
der be issued to arrest each and every
one found begging and give him work
on the street for his bread.
ANOTHER KICK.
A great many who read yesterday S
account of the attempted wreck were
anxious to know why the railroad Off
Gals were so reticent about giving out
the news. The question was asked
"Why the silence on the part of the
oficials?" The news gatherer could not
answer save to say he had used every
effort to learn If any casualties had oc-
Cured without avail
The question naturally arises: us 1t
not better for railroad officials to give
out as soon as possible such occurrences
and if any casualties to say SO and re-
leve the anxious public?'
1t should be done, and not hesitatingly,
as such procedure would not heal wounds
nor restore life to the dead.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
THE DIXIE HOME

is the name of an S-page monthly, each
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of the south. 1t is devoted to the up
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about the south. Tt has Household,
Fashion, Religious, Educational, Liter
airy, Agricultural and many other good
features. Price, so cents year. Agents
wanted at every postoffice. Easy work
and good pay. Send for sample copy
and terms to agents, etc. Address the
Dixie Home Publishing company, P. O..
box 1926, Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-24
TODAY,S ENTRIES.

New Orleans, Dec. 23.-Entries for to-
morrow:
First ace-Three-quarters of a mile.
Clara Bauer, Isle O., 103 Bowling Green,
106; Sir John, 107; Ramona, Ill
Second Race-One mile, selling. Jasper,
81; Boarder, "a; Judge Bryant, 95; Harry
B., Otto H., 81; Miss Miles, 100; Susie
Howsee, 101; Double Dummy, 1902; Rock
wood, 104; Anger, 106; Farmer Leigh Ill.
Third Race-One mile, selling. c. c..
Rumrll, Earl of Montrose, 50; Newhouse,
100; Petrolene, 1902; Billion, Pete Kitchen,
Paros, 1903; Mr. Dayton, 1O4; Terra Archer,
Rapalatchie, Bridgeton, Maggie s., 10S.
Fourth -eighths of mile,
handicap. Helen H. IL, so; p. Dunno, 92;
Stockholm, SO; Bloomer, 50; Frank Jau-'
bert, Loudon, 105; Miss Paladin, 107.
Fifth Race-Three-quarters Of mile,