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The morning times., 1896-07-17
The Much-Loyed Lawn.

Grass lawnis becoming very much less ex-
pensive tina n it was last year. or even at the
commencement Of the present season. The
quality may not be so fine, but so far as gen.
eraleffect goes, thereis not any apprecia BILE
difference between the more and less exper-
sive kinds. Grass lawn is rather robbed OF
it's first attraction By its universal popular.
ity, and it is likely that we shall soon cease
to avail ourselves OF the opportunity we
now have OF buying the fabric, even at
greatly reduced prices. Grass la VII pocket
handkerchiefs ARE the latest development Of
the craze for this ha y-colored textile that is
unbecoming to nine-tenths Of the women
who Wcar il.
The morning times., 1896-07-17
washingtonin MS in New York.
Especial to The Times.)

New York, July 6.-Westminster, F. II.
Page; Hoffman, W. NJ. Aiken, l.. L. briggs.
Mrs. L. E. briggs, j. H. Mcdowell; Astor,
]. W. Collins, Miss E. WardeIl, j. E. Can
non, g. w. aylor; Imperial. A. K. TingIe.
s. ID. Sturgis, U. S. A; Marlborough, NJ.
s. Hirsh; Belvederc, ID. Glavis; Broadway y
Central: A. Abbot. U. g. A: X. II. Sayles,
j. e. Balderston. W. J. Balderston Windsor,
G.F. Barrey, U. s. A. Grand, g. F. Barrey.
U. 8. A; Grand Union, ]. Clarke, n. R.
McHugh; Albert, j. Hinton; Albermarle, R.
Stout; Cosmopolitan, N. F. Trieber; Everett,
F. N. Kiggin; st. Denis, H. Johnston.
The morning times., 1896-07-17
CURIOS IN THE LINE OF BATHS.

XXy HAVE alwa known that Partisan
w ladies know a trick or two not
generally known by the world at
large for preserving their youth and bright
ness. We have it on the authority of a
contemporary that these ladies put starch
into their bath water to soften ii, as it is
cheaper than bOraX or toilet vinegar and
more trustworthy than ammonia, which
is said to induce n growth of down on the
skin. The Partisan ladies' maids a re depts
in preparing delicate toilet waters and
always have material ready for use-meal
baths, starch baths. flower baths, sea baths,
and medicated baths One bath which
is considered somewhat of a luxury must
have curious pudding effect. The bath
tub is lined with linen sheet, gore,l prop
eriy to fit it. Then q bag Containing
almond meal or oatmeal, with orris root
aud dozens OF other ingredients, is put i'll.
giving IL a delicious fragrance. The bath
being filled to the brim with water,
the intending bather gets In and remains
until she is saturated with the Perfume
Chicago Chronicle.
The morning times., 1896-07-17
PATIENTS APPETITE TEMPTED
VXyHEN preparing food for sick per
" son uo not ask him II heishungry, or

yHEN preparing food for sick per-
w son uo not a,x him II heishungry,or
what he would like TO eat. The
surest way or tempting the appetite is 10
bring 10 tue sick room some unexpected,
dain,iiy prepared dish, p-ettily served,
aud generally ii will be eaten with relish
which would have seemed utterly iinpOssi-
b;e 10 the Invalid bad he been cOiis ulted be-
Torehand.
"A small tray covered with the vhitest of
linen, the prettiest OF china and the bright
est OF silver, "a spoon for each separate
dish, will appeal 10 the eye and hnagina-
tion OF the sick one, AMI he Will be prepared
to enjoy the food SO attractIveiy served.
Further stimulate his appetite by dishipg
only Il small supply OF food, and he will be
tempted to ask for more. Be careful that
hot food Is served hot and cold food served
cold, ana do not let any food stand in the
sick room.
The morning times., 1896-07-17
OVER-EATING.

THE greatest INTAKES of all are over
/ eating and eatinghtoo often. So
long as youths and nAaidens are grow
ing, the system needSeXtra nourishment to
build up the framework ofthe day. Adults
do not require this; they have need of food
6nly TO supply the materials for new blood
to make up for the waste of tissue. This
waste of tissue is constantly going on, to
be sure. but only in direct ratio tn the work
we do, whether mensal9or bodily. II
greater quantity of foodGis taken into the
system than can be used M, it is almost
as deleterious as If we had swallowed So
much sand. The foodso partaken OF leaves
the stomach in an undigested form, and
never fails to work all kinds of mischief;
instead of doing good itrdoes injury, and
weakens the body that it was intended to
strengthen. 90
The morning times., 1896-07-17
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Derailed Train Delayed Traf-
flo Near That City.
Funeral of James Clift-POss and
Henry Sent to the Pen!tentIary.
Personal Mention.

| A guard from the Richmond penhentiary
PASSED through here yesterday, having in
charge Harry Poss and Thomas Henry, OF
this city. The men We're recently convict
ed in the Fairfax county court of amaiicious
assault on Alexander McClintock, and SEN
| fenced to nine years each.
Mr.. Preston Cockey, of this city, on the
| Fourth OF July found pocketbook contain
ing $2S.25 at Mount Vernon Park. The
pockeibook also contained card OF Mrs. C.
j. Gerard, OF Allegheny, City, Pa, who
proved To be the owner, and to whom the
pOcketboOk was forwarded by Mr.. COckey
yesterday.
The funeral of James Cliff, who was
killed by a Southern railway freight train
on Wednesday evening, will take place to-
day from his late home on Wilkes street.
The Evening Stars defeated the Old DO
minions yesterday by score of 1o tot.
Benjamin NJ. Morse and Eddie Jones, the
Washington lads who ran away from home
and were arrested in this city, were yester-
day turned over to their parents and taken
back to Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benoni Wheat will leave to-
day for Virginia Beach, where they will
spend several weeks. Mrs. Wheat willlater
go to Black Rock Springs. She will be
Joined at the latter resort by Miss Wheat.
Miss O'Neal OF Washington is the guest
VI 0iisS DoWDudiu, OH washington stIctt-
Mr.. Charles StraDgmann and family left
yesterday for Cleveland, %, their future
home
Capt. Herbert Bryant has returned from
Atlantic City.
DR.. E. 8. Leadbeater has returned from q
visit to Sandy Springs, Md
Miss Daisy Robinson of A rlngt is VS.
iting Mrs. Brooks, on South Lee street.
Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Young have re-
turned from South Hadley Falls, Mass,
where they have teen visiting their chill
dreD.
The engiue OF the southbound local train
from Washington at $40 a.. H. yesterday,
jumped the track at jackson City and
blocked the road for several hours. The
accident was caused by a misplaced switch.
The passengers over the electric road were
transferred at jackson City No one was
injured by the accident.
Charles Curtis was placed under arrest
yesterday on conpiaintof his wife, wIiomhe
had abused willie he was under the iuflu-
ence of liquor.
Ernest Crunp was badly injured yester-
day by being knocked from his wagon and
striking his head on the pavement
The little son Of Mr.. James BrawDer, re-
siding at the corner OF Prince and Fayette
streets, was badly bitten on the leg yes
terday by a dog belonging to Charles
Wright.
Mr.. Edmund Jennings Lee, trustee of
the Virginia Theological Seminary, died
at Far Rockaway, N. Y. on Wednesday.
The deceased was a cousin of Gen. Fitz
Lee
The morning times., 1896-07-17
HON AND WHAT TO DRINK.
A VOID drinking large Quantities. Gulp

A VOID drinking large quantities. Gulp-
n ing down pints OF liquid will not
queEch the thirst any better than sip
ping slowly twentieth part Of the amount,
and may do much mischief To- the stomach.
II should be remembered that the sense Of
thirst is not in the stomach. but in the
throat, and water slipped ard swallowed
slowly will be as effectual as anything in
satisfying it. Mineral waters are pleasant
and satisfying in the summer, and il is
well TO drink them while sta wing away
Tor the summer, unless you are very sure
of the water supply. which, in the country.
is often inadequate. Too much aeraied
water should not lie drunk; fruit juices are
really more refreshing and whuies ONE.
Lemonade made with fresh fruit, un-
sweetened. and taken in small quantities,
will quench extreme thirst.
The morning times., 1896-07-17
enjoy I'd n Straw Ride.

On last Wednesday evening the members
of the NJ. p Club Of Washington and Alex
andria gave their first straw-ride OF the
year To their. numerous friends to Forest
vile, Nd. After a long ride the party
stopped at the residence Of Mr.. William C.
Cornell, where al midnight a toUntiful sup
ply OF refreshments was spread for their
guests. Among those present were the
Misses Susie Schroeder, Florence Taicott.
Alice Coffey, Annie Gill, Emma Hogan.
Mamie Lee, and Misses Edible Nee and Eva
Moore of Portsmouth, Va, and Messrs.
Walter Fowler. James Fowler, Harry Ire
land, Edward Gill, ]. j Murray, Larue Ho-
gan. ". o. Murray. and Mr.. Raymond Nee
of Portsmouth. Va. The party reached
home at o'clock a. m.
The morning times., 1896-07-17
Increased Comforts for the Travel
ing Public.

Nearly all the first-class railway lines
in the country vie with each other in max
ing the equipment of tEeir passenger trains
as comfortable and attractive as possible.
Since tariff rates are being maintained the
railway companies have to rely more upon
the speed and comfort of their trains to
control traffic This is particularly notice
able in the Southern Railway. whose man.
agenent has sputintoservice onits Vestibuled
Limited trains between New York and New
Orleans, which leave Washington, SOUTH
bound, at 1O:43 p. M, daily, line of new
ves;ibuled Pullman sleeping cars, known as
the Empire" style of cars, witch are the
most recent product of the Pullman Com
pany, and are very handsomely furnished,
having twodra wing rooms perfect and COM
plete, with toilets attached; also comfortable
smoking cars. In addition to these COM
forts. the Southern has supplied the coaches
on its Vestibuled Limited trains and the
United States Fast Mail with ''deflectors,"
for car windows, a device heretofore only
used in Pullman cars, and which is intended
to make coach passengers still more COIN
Portable by keeping out dust and SCOT.
The morning times., 1896-07-17
LOUISIANA BACHELORS PERIL.
of the Louisiana tachelor' 4
liberty has been rutiiIessiy swept away

THE palladium of the Louisiana tachelor s
liberty has been rutfilessly swept away
by II recent decision In the United
States circuit court, and, II he has not
tuken 10 the woods, he is at least is Cir
cuinspect in his dealings with the fair sex
as a Quaker. The civil law In that State
has always frowned On breach OF promise
suits aud refused TO recognize them. A
certain Mrs. Cheek, however. finding that
her yenera bic suitoT, Herman Pilger, would
not fulfill his promise Ia marry her, brought
suit agaiDs; him in the Federal courts and
recovered heavy damages against him.
The decision may bring 10 light many hun
drcd breach OF promise suits which have
lain dormant for years because the State
law recognized no damages for a bruised
heart. Chicago Chronicle.
The morning times., 1896-07-17
THE VALUE OF VEGETABLES.
no NOT eat too much meat in the sum
II u rnnr. a liffIn kill 70 ilar,

no NOT eat too much meat in the sum-
- Iner; a little meat will go long way,
and on really hot da VS. large quantities
of meat ire decidedly injurious. 1t is not for
nothing that nature has been so prodigaI
with vegetable growth in the hot time OF
the year. We are meant to eat more
fruit and vegetable in summer than in
winter, for they are better for our health.
Meat and fatty foods supply us with
heat as well as actual nourisll ment. and
we do not need to have our temperature
increased on u hot day.
See, however. that the fruit eaten is
fresh and fully ripe, and the vegetables
well cleansed and freshened. and in good
condition. Over-ripe or green fruit must
never be eaten. DO not be afraid ot''wast-
ing" fruit which has begun to decay.
The morning times., 1896-07-17
The Secret of Youth.

Every woman has a furtive desire to
keep her youthful fooks as long as posi-
BILE, and, according to one exponent Of
the secret OF eternal youth 1t seems
a very simple thing to accomplish. I'm
terest In life, excitement. something to do
which keeps the mind active, and Il certain
careIessncss OF temperament are the lead
ing essentials, beside which careless
eating and drinking and regular habits
are of very little Importance" Activ.:y
accompanied by late hours and irregular
habits OF living is better than Il listless,
stagnant life IL there is any virtue in this
theory OF youth.
The morning times., 1896-07-17
LAYING LINOLEUM.

TO PUT down hnoleum do not nail it
bit by bit as you go as with carpets;
plan out the linoleum to cover the room
and lay it evenly as it is nailed. putting
tack here and there, as required to keep
it in place.
1t must be remembered that there can be
no overlapping In oilcloth, but all super
fluous material must be cut away with
sharp knife and the edges laid flattogcther.
After the oilcloth Is fitted as 1t will have
to go when pu down, nail with as few tacks
as possible. when the edges have been
trimmed offneatly- Iulaying down mating
small staples are preferable to nails. for
they do not tear out or fret tlIe mating as
do tacks.
The morning times., 1896-07-17
The piscontented woman

Discontinued women are always egotists.
They view everything with regard to them
selves. and have, therefore. the defective
synpathies that belong to low organizations.
They never win confidence, for their disoon-
tentbreedsdistrust and doubt, and. however
clever they may naturally be, an obtrusive
self, with its train OF likings and dislikings.
obscures their iudgnientand they take false
views of people and things. For this reasonn
1t is almost hopeless effort to show them
how little people generally care about their
grievances, for they have thought about
themselves so long and so much that they
cannot conceive OF any other subject inter
esting the rest of the world.
The morning times., 1896-07-17
Health I'm the summer

1t is impossible for those who do not
consider the needs OF the body in the mat
ter OF eating and drinking to keep cool
and in good health through a hot summer.
Very few people realiz, that in hot wealth
er the body does not require to take in
as much nourishment as in the winter.
Men and women are constantly overeating
themselves in the hot summer days for this
reason, or worrying themselves unneces-
sarily because their own and their chill
dren's appetites have fallen off.
The morning times., 1896-07-17
Catholic knights at River View.

ChthOIH kn&uts at HiVer few.
The excursion to River View OF the
branches OF the Catholic Knights of
America in the District, was well attended
by n large throng from all the Catholic
Churches in Washington, and. in spite OF
the rainy weather, over 1900 persons Wis.,
tied River View yesterday. or this num-
Der 1,2G0 shot the chute. and enjoyed the
fun. These excursions of the Catholic
Knights are always enjoyable affairs and
none that have been given have been more
enjoyable than the one given yesterday.
The committee in charge were George R.
Repetti, chairman; ohm A. Madig;ln, sec
retary: Ed. +. Harmon, treasurer. and Messrs.
Joseph Collins. j. Dove, j. NJ. Mckee,
Robert Mcdonald and John Sullivan.
The morning times., 1896-07-17
Etiquette.

Mr.. Dun UNPAID bill in his hand)-when
shall call again, Mr.. Owens?
Mr.. owens-Well, 1t would hardly be
proper for You to call again until 1 have
returned the present call-Cleveland
Leader.
The morning times., 1896-07-17

A repetition Of the recent cake walk at
Takoma Springs Hotel Wednesday evening
afforded much amusement to the guests
and number Of persons from the city who
The morning times., 1896-07-17

Miss Fielding C. Roselle, the weil-known
coDtralto of New York. is here for rest
and several weeks visit to her mother, at
No. 1900 F street
The morning times., 1896-07-17

Mr.. Lindsey Morgan, after an absence OF
several years in the West, is enjoying a
visit to his family at No. 1912 Sunderland
place.
The morning times., 1896-07-17

Gen. and Mrs. Ordway with their little
granddaughter, Valerie Pa delford. are about
to leave for the Hot Springs Of Virginia
and later on will go to British America to
see their son, Mr.. Goodwin Ordway, who
is prospecting there. Young Mr.. Ordway
graduated with high honors at Lehigh
University.
The morning times., 1896-07-17

Miss Bessie Mackall has returned from a
visit to Sandy Spring, and will soon ac-
company her mother on a visit to Mrs.
MackaIl's relatives in Virginia.
The morning times., 1896-07-17

Gen. N. j. 7. Dana, U. s. A. first deputy
commissioner of pensions, and his wife
have gone to Bar Harbor. where they will
remain until Mrs. Dana recuperates from
her recent illness. when they will join
their daughter. the wife OF Col. Tidball,
U. s. A. whois spending the summer in the
Catskill mountains.
The morning times., 1896-07-17

FREE SILVER WON'T MAKE A
fancy three-panel Screen Door,
with turned wood balls in tho corner
brackets, for less than $50, but by
coming here you can get one for eec.
Must bring the ad
HOPKINS, 436 9th st.
The morning times., 1896-07-17
COLORED WOMEN RESOLVE
Rebuke the Capital for Not
Admitting Them to Hotels.
END OF THE CONVENTION

4 Program of Music and the Reading
OF Well Prepared Papers Mark the
Close of the Convention of the Ma
ti0nal League of Colored women.
Followed by q Reception.
The morning times., 1896-07-17

Mrs. Morrison, wife OF Col. William r.
Morrison, is still at Wizards. Mrs Nor
rison and Mrs. Dury, of Waterloo. ILL.,, are
the guests of Mrs. William r. Morrison,
The morning times., 1896-07-17

DR.. A. F. Steisers, OF the museum and
library division of the surgeon generals
office, War Department. is travelling for
the two months abroad and enjoying a
much needed rest.
The morning times., 1896-07-17

Miss Lamond, of washington. is at Ran.
dolph, Nd, for the summer months
The morning times., 1896-07-17

Cards are out for Saturday evenings
hop at Hotel Takoma.
The morning times., 1896-07-17

Professor Percival Lewis, of the Uni
versity Of California. is visiting Mr. Cicero
W. Harris. Of No. 1907 Vermont avenue.
Mrs. Harris sailed for Europe Tuesday with
her cousin, Mr.. jenkins, the recently ap-
pointed consul to Patros, Greece
The morning times., 1896-07-17

went out to witness the spirited contest
between the waters and domestics of the
house.
The morning times., 1896-07-17

Mrs. J. H. Schmidt and Miss Schmidt
of Brooklyn, N. Y, are in the city for a
few days.
The morning times., 1896-07-17

Mrs. c. II. Stilzenhach and family, of Pitts
burg. are spending few weeks in the
Capital City.
The morning times., 1896-07-17

Mrs. Henry Cooley, of this city, is spend
ing the summer with her aunt in Kentuck y
The morning times., 1896-07-17

Miss Anna Miller, of Chicago, is visiting
Mrs. Ashby Balm, of 1920 N street.
The morning times., 1896-07-17

Among the Washingtonians who are SUM-
merinG at the Ingleside, Randolph, Nd,
are: Col and Mrs Webster, Mr. and Mrs.
Alexander Merchant, Mrs. c. n Webster,
Miss Webster, Mr.. and Mrs. McCahe. Mr.
and Mrs. Frost, Capt. and Mrs Dickey, Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Davis, Mrs. and the Misses
Ora ham, Mr.. David Caldwell, Miss Cald-
well, Mr.. Harry Ridgely, Mr.. Burnside, and
Mr.. Harry Hart.
The morning times., 1896-07-17

Marriage Licenses.
A license TO marry hos been issued to John
Jones and Jennie CharhEers. col0red. '"ss
The morning times., 1896-07-17
POTOMAC BOAT CLUB
GAVE A SMART DANCE
Boathouse Gayly Decorated
and Filled With Friends.
Gen. and Mrs. Ordway VIII Visit
British Columbia-Other Topics
of Summer Society.

The semi-monthly hop OF the Potomac
Boat Club, given at the bOathouse last
night. was one OF the most delightful of
the series.
The cool weather served to draw out a
large attendance of the friends OF the
club. the beautiful dancing floor was
at all times well filled. and the occasion
was a most enjoyable one. The over
flow filled the roomy balcony. and TO those
who did not dance the tower was most
attractive spot.
The committee having the hops in charge
have displa yed excellent taste in decorating
the ballroom, the walls OF which were
Iavishly yet tastefuly draped with vari-
colored bunting.
The guests departed, highly pleased with
the entertainment given them by the
PotumaCs.
Among those present were: Miss Ma rble
Miss Bertie Hodge, Miss Carniody, Miss NJ.
Shannon, Miss Doyle, Miss Dickens, Miss
Carrie Hammersley, Miss Marie Robert,
Miss Alice Miller, Miss Seton, Miss Ryan,
Misses Updegraff OF Williamsport, Pa;
Miss Harvey. Miss Thornton, Miss Hagerty,
Miss westervelt. Miss Matte King, Miss
Agnes Dierkcn of Baltimore, Miss Dodge.
Miss Andrews, Miss Dougherty. Mrs. and
Miss Ford, Mr.. and Mrs. Ryan. Mr.. and MIS-.
Frost, Messrs. Doyle, c. N. Frost, DR.. w. C.
Cannon, Riennan. Washington. Grove,
Fellows, "A. Hart. Adam johnson, TO!son.
J. W. Cameron, Cross, Miller and others.
Gotha ms tongue has once more been set
wagging as to what effect the illness of
Cornelius Vanderbilt. ST.. will have upon
the marriage of his son to Miss Wilson.
Mrs. W. X. Vanderbilt, Mrs. william
Douglass Sloane and Mrs. Elliott F. Shep-
ard, who were at Lenox. went Immediately
to New York upon receiving the news Of
Mr.. yanderbiits sudden attack.
Among the many prominent persons call
ing at the EanderOIit mansion, To make
inquiries, few were admitted. EX-Secretary
Whitney was one of the favored few.
Dr. Chauncy Depew, who was i'll London
atthe time ,andthe Duchess ofMaTIborough
were notified by cable OF Mr.. vanderbilt's
condition. but as he is now SO much i'm
proved II is not likely that they Will come
to America.
Young Cornelius has so far recovered
as to be able to leave town and the first
few days OF his Convalescence were spent
at Bay Head, L. l., where he was the guest
of MIR. and Mrs. Marshall Orme Wilson,
the brother and sister-in-law of his tiancee.
He returned to New York on Tuesday.
Miss Wilson also returned on the sa NE day.
orCourse, the marriag OF young Cornelius
and Miss Wilson will be still further de-
la yed, and it is probable that of Mr.. Harry
Payne Whitneyto Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt
Will also be postponed until the recovery
of Mr.. Vanderbilt, Senior
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-08-04
GAVE ESTATE TO UNCLE SAM.
Litigation Over Strange viii Case De-
cided In Governments Favor.

Litigation Over a Strange VIII Case De-
cided In Governments Favor.
William w. Merriam, a wealthy resi-
dent of Manorville, L. l., died on Janu-
airy 30, 1899. He had lived alone in the
village, and it was not known that he
had any relatives. After his death his
will was found. 1t was a short and re-
markable document. The testator had
written in July, 1888: after the pay
ment of my just debts give, devise and
beeueath all my real and personal prop
erty, wherever situated, to the govern
ment of the United States of America"
The estate thus given to the govern
ment was valued at S125,00o. It con-
sisted of valuable real estate and rail-
road stocks and bonds. When the will
was filed by the executor, Clifford B.
Ackerly, with Surrogate Petty, Of Suf-
folk county, Merriam's relatives turned
up to contest it. They were sisters and
haf-sisters, and live in Springfield,
Mass.
The struggle was long one. TWAS
contended by the relatives of the de-
ceased that he was of unsound mind,
and that in any event the United States
could not receive bequest of real prop
erty. The surrogate finally decided in
favor of the government and admitted
the will to probate.
Then there began a controversy be-
tween the county treasurer of Suffolk
and the governments representative.
to whether or not the United States
was subject to the collateral inheritance
law of the state. The amount of the
tax in this case was only $3,967, but the
United States authorities determined to
fight for the principle, says the New
York Journal. The surrogate decided
against them and the supreme court
upheld his decision. The case was next
taken to the court of appeals, which
sustained the lower court.
United States District Attorney Ben
nett finally brought the matter before
the United States supreme court. The
federal court has just handed down a
decision sustaining the state courts.
Assistant District Attorney Roy has
asked for an accounting. He has al
ready received on account a check for
$4,000, which hesent to the secretary Of
the treasury at Washington this week.