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The morning times., 1896-12-20
BOOKS AND THEIR MAKERS
Photography Conspicuous in En-
belIiShmeat of Fine Works.
"LIFE. THE ACCUSER," SUBTLE
Some Poems by Oscar Leaman
Which Recall the Best Examples
of Satirical Poetry.
sLIFE. THE ACCUSER," SUBTLE

IFE. THE ACCUSER,' il the strik
ing title under which the author
ol "A SuperfluouS Woman ana
..Tran~itiou" pursueS her Sludies
oF the psychological IN human KIND
and sketcihng the unrest of her characters,
their pursuit OF the symmetry OF HE, ano
their relation to the picture. III rs ue-
Nberatt- protlem novel, n first cousin OF
the problem play, with all The Family
traits. Such books have their own au
dicnces. WHO delight in the honesty OF
doubt and tl,a o. mess of unrest, ana Lille,
the Accu. cr." VIA appeal to them. The
author has command of expressive olcIioIl,
which is uol AT .all bad. But the reader
is often aroused from the mot bad by
touches and sometimes bursts of excel
lenCe which place the writer on alhIgh
plane as a Stylist, and commend not only
her view gtisJ bat the admirable fidelity
Of her mental rctina. As study Lie,
the AccUScl.'' stands among the best towels
of tie ytar IT is analytical, trenchant,
subtle. sin..,r,. occasionally cynical, and
finally uucuncla>iye Whether It is help
full or not must he answered in Uic response
OF ea,}. readers mind aud heart. IL Is
published by Edward Arnold, o. New YORK,
and the uartvr and the form VIII tom
enhance uiS puhli~her's reputation for
Judgment in his selections ana taste in their
reproductions
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REFORMING TIL T. CALENDAR,
Proposed TO Begin the Next Century
with a New Revision OF Time.
Snin,nt;En i,,,n,.;nl,.,

SCttht.JtC <1Htf tCuH
Its suggested that on January 1900, a
new division of the years into thirteen
months be instituted. 1t is claimed that
this is not so preposterous as most people
would be likely to consider it at the first
thought. II such a division We're made,
the first twelve months would have Just
twenty-eight days, or four weeks each, and
the new month twenty nine, to make 365,
and thirty in leap years. After few days
there would be noneed to refer to calendars,
as the same day of the week would have
the same date through the year. If Janu-
ary 1 were, say Monday, every Monday
would be the 1st, Sth, 18th and 22d; every
Tuesday the 2d, 9th, 9th and 23d, f,nd SO
on through the year. The changes OF the
moon would be on about the same dates
through the year, and many calcul ations
likeinterest, dates Of maturing notes, Easter
Sunday and many other important dates
would be simplified. Although the pres
ent generation would have to figure new
dates for birthdays and all legal holiday
except New Years would be on different
dates, yet the gain would be more than
the loss, as that would be perma nent and
the objections trif1ing.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

" MAS time we are all children, and
~ the merry laugh OF the youBgster
who waits for the day to break to
get into his stocking is only a reminder
of what We did ourselves. Don't ever
grow too old TO forget you were young
once yourself-iHmp right in and have all
the fun you can and play with your
children. Instead of your hanging up
your stocking for Santa Claus. keep your
hearts open for Xmas TO get in. If, in
the struggle for existence, you have been
tried beyond your strength, throw open
the windows of your heart and set to
work and think out your blessings.
If you are alone, and death has taken
away the light from your life, he feels
sorry for You. for human nature is kind
and human hearts come to the echoes OF
sorrows. II there is no Xmas this year
for you, hand from out the shadows
touches yours, and calls YOU 10 your life
work, "FoTgctfulness OF SELF Go out
among the sick, and deS0late, among 2 those
more wTetched than yourself; carry your
presence and your Xmas blessing. and
if the happiness OF Xmas has passed
you by, help someone else to find It.
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ONE poems by owen Seamen have re-
-.nrtl- hmm nnlnhlishnl hr HIN In.

Q ONE poems by owen Seamen have re-
Gently been published by John Lane,
Of the Botllcy Head. From the longest
of them the little volume is called
The Battle OF the Bays The poems
here presented are for the most part
satiriCal varicaJureS OF the style and weak
uesses OF well known English yersifers.
The illusions are SO exclusively To British
persons and things that il s not quite
possible for an American reader to enjoy
a. Its lullueSs Ar. ScdHeB s evident apt
ness an borrowing SMILES and the accuracy
with which he aims his StinglesS darts.
But underlying these details there is CON
spiCuouS "a quality Of humpr immensely
amusing, even to one not sophisticated in
Its application, and his StyliCimitatiuns and
general facility OF rhythm and rhyme com
mend his StanZaS TO every one who eni joys
an admirable modern example of the witty
poetry Of whiCh Tom Hood and SamuelBut-
Ter Were earlier masters.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

THE Evans dining room. 922 and 924
L F street northwest. are going 20
surprise you on their Xmas dinner.
Game Will be served and all the deIicacies
OF the market offered to the public, while
a general invitation is exte nded to all TO
dine there upon that special day.
Today's dinner is a very fine one. SONG
OF the speCiaIties are.
Chicken or Mock Turtle Soup
Roast Turkey. Cranberry Sauce
Fried Calf Brains. Mushroom Sauce
Stuffed Roast OK Heart, with Jelly.
Entree
Potato and other Salads
All kinds OF vegetables and delicious
dessert.
This only iS part Of the many good
things on the bill OF fare and the price
is 25 cents for the complete order.
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n NE oE re last among the works Of
| Hunore de Ralzac which tie Roberts
~ Bro>. nave issued in the new edition
Is The Deputy of 8rCis." All Of
the TRANSACTIONS for this edition We're
made by Katharine Prescott Wormelev. and
we have before commended the excellence
other English aS wen asher fidelity in repro
uGcing the temperament desired 10y the au-
thor EalZac's most attractive qualities are
reproduced in this story, which he seems to
have written with apprcciable sympathy
and warmth II VIII be received 10y his ad-
uiTcrS With a cordial welcome
The morning times., 1896-12-20

THE outside case at ston'S. $40 Seventh
L street, is full of all coIored Wei kid
shoes for infants wear, at % cents
pair. They are exquisite in texture and
finish and bound TO please the baby'S eye
Look over the holiday bargains.
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THE Elgin butter market has taken a
i decided drop and you can get the
benefit of it if you buy from +. b.
Youngs. Present price. % cents. CT fCur
pounds for 81. Fresh from the best cream
cry in the ElSin district. Call or sendpostai
10 SO Riggs Market. or II o Street Market.
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L. S. Brumidi has a three-quarter length
portrait OF Mrs. Coleman well under way,
and handles it in his usual clever tyle.
1t shows the subject in gown of pale
lilac silk, with fluffy trimmings of lace,
set against a background OF light green
tapestry, relieved by punches OF flowers.
The color scheme is very pleasing.
s. jerome Uhl has lately been making
several outdoor sketches, among the most
recent being scene on the upper Potomac.
1t was taken from the rear OF Mrs. +. ID. E.
y. Southw IS residence in Georgetown,
and gives an interesting study of old houses
along the wharf, with a glimpse of the
canal, and further on, the river and Virginia
shore. The sky shows a luminous sunset,
tinging the roofs of the old buildings, which
cast weird shadows across the foreground.
A small portrait study shows the face in
clean profile, with a strong light from
above. The auburn hair against a bright
red background gives an interesting op-
portunity for study OF color values.
U. S. J. Dunbar has now completely fin
ished his portrait bust or Admiral Ste
vens, which ne considers his finest piece of
modelling The sculptor gave an illustrated
talk on rapid modelling before meeting OF
the Theospohical Society Thursda evening.
Mrs Coffin, wife of the president OF the
society, was the subject A recent order
for portrait bust in marble is now engag-
ing his attention.
Daisy Il. King has finished the model in
clay for the portrait bust of the late
Curtis Graham, and is giving attention to
some portraits in oil, one OF which has the
late Rev. Rankin, formerly of this city,
and brother OF Or. Rankin, president OF
Howard University, for its subject.
Two pleasing portraits of the little daugh-
ters OF Commodore Matthews have been
approved by the family as thoroughly sat
isfactory.
Jules Dieudonne is busiiy engaged on
his designs for interior decoration OF the
Columbia Theater. Two symbolic figures
are to be placed in the panels on. either
side OF the prOcenuTn arch. Sapho, the
goddess of lyric poetry, and Sophocles, the
great exponent OF tragic drama OF an
tiquity, are the figures selected. The heads
are relieved against background OF pale
blue, surrounded by circular border in
deep indigo. Beneath the medalions a
scroll with laurel and palm complete the
design
The other subjects are full-length heroic
figures, representing Terpsichore and Eu-
terpe The former is done in pink, the latter
in old gold draperies, as pleasing con-
trast against the color OF the wall, which
is pale green.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

A. EW light on the Russian question is
N founli in a work published this month
IN Washington. 1t is a translate
skllAully performed, by Seth Trail
or Bernard Stern's work, The Pri-
vate Life of the ROmanoffs' on the
utle page is set out this explanation: THE
homanOffs are rcprOached with having
been tyrants The truth is that these
so-callcd autocratS OF all the Russias have
been nearly always slaves-slaves OF their
be9cweled miStresSes and favorites." +" This
arraiSnment OF the royal house of Russia
Is an accurate key to the pa ges which fol-
low. Herr Stern has drawn up q scathing
and, in many respects, convincing indict-
ment Of the moral depravity Of the Roman
Offs. Though the book developes spici-
ness usually associated only with unex-
purgatCd fiction, the author surrounds his
assertions with a bulwark Of authorities
which carry the evidence OF certainty on
their front. The volume is from the presses
OF the National Publishing Company.
The morning times., 1896-12-20
HAVE you visited in your Xmas shop
i ping the Art Emporium, 1915 q

HAVE you visited in Your Xmas shop
i Il ping the Art Emporium. 1916 y
street? They are showing many
hand made Xmas noveI. ieS III unique styles
The exquisite Mexican drawn work and
hand embroidered table sets for IunCheons
or teas are courting the taste OF the
fasudiOuS buyers. A full line of dressed
dolls from the rag baby TO a French doll
with a handmade trouSseau The En-
poriun has added both millinery and dress
making pariors TO its other branches. Miss
Anthony, OF Baltimore, is sending out some
exquisite evening bonnets at reasonable
prices. The dressmaking department, un-
der Miss Alice Jones, Of New York, is
making elegant gowns from SO up.
Classes have been formed for the diff
ferent arts at small cost TO the learner.
The whole establishment gives fine show
ing of woman's work, and appeals to the
liberal patronage Of the Washington public.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

ERTHA NJ. SCHAEFFER, of this city,
u presents a graceful narrative for
young readers in "Acsntha: or How
Little Caterpillar prevented a Rail-
way Accident" Though she has treat
ed her story with the licenses usually ac
corded an author, it is in its main points
founded on actual facts. There is definite
promise in the modest excellence OF this lit
de story,
The morning times., 1896-12-20

THE To-Kalon Wine Co, Ga Fourteenth
street. have special holiday offer
For nice little Xmas present or a
gift to send away it will be hard to find a
better one. It is a neatly packed case
of twelve quarts, and this is what they
are: -Four clarets, four dry white wine,
two sweet wine, one port and one sherry
and all for the small cost OF S3.9a com
plete,
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Prof. Leander Leon,
1.-THE MARVELLOUS WHITE MAHAT NJ A.
Wonderful Success.

Strange, wonderful, but true, are the
the sensation OF Washington, a man whose
work is so strange, that he Will without
% word tell You your naIle, age, occupa-
live on. He stands today Endorsed by
press and public to be the greatest OF
all living mysteries, and is not to be
who infeSt the country. seeking whom
they NAV devour Therefore nus clientelle
is composed or the educated, refined and
cultured. In the present depressed. con-
dItlon OF affairs all branches OF business
must struggle TO exist, frauds are perpe-
trated, ingenious schemes devised TO OBJ
tain money withouU giving value received,
and poverty and want walk broadcast
throughout the land. 1t therefore be-
hCoyeS even the most conservative to con-
slider well the nature OF the enterprise
in which they propose to embark By
consulting Prof. Leon financial pitfalls
are evaded and business disasters ayerted
lie meets the Skeptic and unbepever on
his own ground IN the following affidavit:
Washington, ID. c., Nov. Ia, 1896
Prof. Leander Leon takes oath before
me this day, and declares and affirms
that for the greater satisfaction OF his
clients and those ignorant of his work
in the event Of his failure to satisfy all
inqulrers who seek his skill, he shall de-
cline to accept fee.
PROF. LEANDER LEON
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
14th day of December, A. ID. 1896
w. CALVIN CHASE,
(Seal). Notary puh1io
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THE Womans Exchange, T22 1-2
i Eleventh street northwest, Will cook
your Xmas turkey, make your mince
or pumpkin pies, and serve you with de-
icious fruit cake, dark or white. Send
in your orders All kinds of fancy worb
on sale.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

I EFT D. NJ. GATTI, the importer, stan
IL 554 Center Market, supply your fruit
for your Xmas dinner. He has Just
received some direct invoices OF italian
delicacies, worthy your attention. He i'm
ports the celebrated Lucca oil and the
Italian macarOnI.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

outside the picture. The grouping OF the
expressions admirable. An Old ashman has
halted his cart in the rear of the group
and is sharing the enjoyment OF the game.
Two dogs--a surly, aggressive cur, and
another who shows his cowardce in his
legs, are infinitely amusing and we'll stud
led bits in the composition.
village is suggested in the distance.
Mr.. Miller finishes his preliminary sketch
with as much eXactness as he expects to
approach in color, which gives, a. a glance,
striking resemblance to an engraving.
1.-THE Waning Moon," a crayon which he
showed at the recent exhibition bears q
finish peculiar to an etching in appear
ance, and is one of tue best things ever
seen in Washington.
The morning times., 1896-12-20
PARLORS 8O3 9th ST. N. W.

Fee from the goth to the 24th, five
days only, with a complete written horo-
scope, worth So; ladies, 30 cents, and
gents, 81. Hours 10 to s.: Sunday, to
4. Sole. management OF Bernhard & Co.,
Frank l., Stone, advance agent.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

CANTA CLAUS is right here and his
~ best costumes are at Gundlach's 927
z street northwest Costumes OF
every description made 20 order. FuV
stock on hand and ready made.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

Mr.. E. 81. Miller has an Interesting and
amusing composition under way entitled
watching the Game" tits preliminary
drawing in black and white for larger
scheme in color, showing some eighteen
or twenty school children watching game
OF bali. The game is supposed to be going
on in tue place occupied by the observer,
The morning times., 1896-12-20

At the meeting Of the Society of Wash
ington Artists Tuesday week the location
of the coming spring exhibition was The
principal subject under discussion. 1t WIS
decided to hold it in the Cosmos Club gal
leries, and letter OF request was ad-
dressed to the club accordingly.
Mr.. William Fuller Curtis and Mr. SAM
uel Hodgkins were elected members
The morning times., 1896-12-20

George Gibbs and A. II. Baldwin moved
into the studio recently occupied by Wells
Sawyer this week.
Mr.. Sawyer will continue to have an in
terest in the studio, and will work there
whenever lie has occasion.
Mr.. Gibbs drawings of a White House re-
ception were recently accepted by the
Century Company, and that of Crying
Tommy was purchased by Harper's.
Mr.. Baldwin is an artist employed in the
National Museum. His works are on scien-
tific subjects, done in pen-and-nk and
water color, and are included in the exhibits
of the department.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

Miss Solomons' works constituted the
numbers in oil, which Were all flower
pieces. Rich coloring has always charac-
terized her work, and flowers give her
full scope for its development.
An arrangement Of white and purple
chrysantheInums was probably the most
effective piece, though not so rich in
color as an arrangement OF peonies.
A study of roses afforded varied con-
trast for a finer color scheme, as well
as careful drawing.
While water colors never appear to good
advantage when placed with oils, the eff
feet was avoided on this occasion by con-
filming the oils to one wall.
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CITY TREAsURERs NoTIcE-City Of

CITY TREASURER'S NoTfCEs-City OF
Seattle
Notice is hereby given that the first
annual Installment of local Improvement
district No. Ill for the Improvement or
East street and Tweuty-second avenue IN
the city of Seattle, from 1esier avenue 70
Remington avenue Cor Barclay street,,
under the provisions or ordinance NO
Sai9, which provides for the Improvement
of said street BY grading, sldewaikihs
and parking said street and avenue De-
tween said limits. and providing for the
payment therefor In installmentS and eS-
tablishing a fund for such payment by
the levying and collection OF special as
sessments upon the property benefited ny
the Improvement, and providing Tor the
/, issuance of bonds as authorized by an
washington. approved March 9th. 1898,
and under the provisions of ordinance No.
s34g. approved May It'll, 1894 as amended
1894 has been duly certified 10 me for
collection, and the respective sums there,
in charged and levied against each parcel
and lot of land, and part thereon. ~ SAID
district in payment of such installment
remains unpaid. and the same, including
the interest on the whole amount charged
must be paid on or before the lath DAY
of January, 1897. Unless payment be
made on such instailment on or before
the I4th day of January. 1897. the same
shall become delinquent and shall bear
interest at the rate of 9 per cent. per
annum. until paid. and il not paid before
said time. a penalty of FIVE 90 per cent.
shall be added. and the sums delinquent
shall be entered on the annual tax roll
for the current year against each lot and
parcel of land. and part thereof, so de-
linquent and with the interest and PEN
atty shall be collected as other taxes. to-
gether with such additional charges or
penalties as are authorized 10 be charged
and collected on other delinquent taxes,
and each lot or parcel of land so delin-
quent shall be sold for the amount OF
such assessment. with interest penalty
and costs, in the manner provided by law.
GEORGE r. MEACEiAM.
City Treasurer of the City of Seattle.
Date of first publication, December l4th,
1905
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COUNTY NOTICES.

COUNTY TREAsURER's NOT1CE-oN
and after December Is 1896, / viii pay on
presentation all outstanding warrants
drawn on the county fund up to aud In
Guiding No. 8, 059. Issued October II, 1898.
All warrants drawn on Athe road and
bridge fund Up 10 and including No. SIS.
issued January II. 1885.
All warrants drawn on the soldiers re-
lief iund up 20 and including treasurer S
No. SH dated September 3. 1896.
No Interest will be paid on said war
rants after December Is. 1856.
Dated at Seattle. December 2, lses.
JOHN w. MAPLE.
County Treasurer.
BY r. T. PADDEN. Deputy Treasurer.
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l.. & +. TRANSPORTATION co.-wssk-

l.. & Is. TRANSFORMATIONS s-wsek.
y Time Card.
Steamer Champaign. Skagis river route
leaves Seattle Dec. 10, az Z a. M Dee ~.
al a. M: Dec. 10. at a. n. i.ezses
Mount Vernon Dec. IS. at 5 a. m. Der. ~
at a. M: Dec. 90 at a. m. Calling a
Stanwood. Fir, Skagit City. Mount YER
non and Avon. -
Steamer Clan Mcdonald lsAves Wy
dock. Seattle. Monday "Wednesday ana
Friday at a. m, for Edmonds. Everett
and silohomlsh river points: Tulalir nofln,
hound Monday and Friday, south pchnd
Tuesday: connecting with :. Wiley Navr
CATION Co. for Tacoma and olympia -.
city dock steamers for all points % W "
Sound. Open all night. Telepl7nf AsiA
81 s. @. YERkES. Manash
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

The public Il hereby warned not 10 pay
any money 20 parties rsprsssntinx TO De
sSen.s OF the Seattle Post-fntssIlxeaesr.
eIcept the following. who are the only
authorized travelling agents Of the Post
Intelisgepcer. viz: j. A. AcCleilan,. J. I,
HIwley. T.. A. Harrison. VIII ".
Hazlna. This does not apply 10 resident
agents OF this paper who are located ~
various cities and towns ia the Northwest.
nor TO postmasteTs. who are IN all cases
Authorized 10 take subscriptions for the
Daily. Sunday and Weekly Post-Iptsili-
9encer City collectors: J. A. csth.art.
Il r. HAWssy. w. w. Ewing and WIN.
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IMPoUNDED STOCK NoTICE-The fol-
lowing described mare, placed in the
city pound on December l. 1896. viii be
sold at public auction TO the highest
bidder for cash in hand. 10 pay cost OF
impounding and advertising Monday,
December q. 1895, at 10 o'clock a. m. at
the front door of police. headquarters.
corner of Third street ard Yesler way:
One bay mare years old.
The owner of the aboye-descrihed mare
Icing to me unknown
c. 6. REED. Chief of Police.
Date OF first publication. December s.
1896
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TIE VANCOUVER ROUTE


sTrAMER uTUrn.,. Yes1
Leaves Taeona. = noon: s1'T1rh hursdsss
" as b., Tswn.end. Anacer Fa.s'Jgss as.
New whatcom, Blaine 49, tu.nessssr :
Dor ana Vancouver. sfris'ns
o. m following day. -. a. ran<saysf.
rs-e e Blaine. A. A., srrsy y Ter
g. For further infosmA'so'
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rr.ras AND FUNERALS.

GrTJ-At stanwood. Wash. December 5.
1sx Michael Sal. aged a years and
days
HoFrFEDrTZ-The funeral OF NJ l. H0f-
S~dffz will be held at the family resi-
deuce. at South Seattle. this afternoon
At o'clock.
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IMPoUNDED STOCK NoTICE-The fol-
lowing described horse placed in the
city pound on December 9. 1885,. will be
sold al public auction TO the highest bid
der for cash sn hand. TO pay cost OF i'm
pounding and advertising. Saturday De-
cenlber &c. 1895, at 10 o'ci ck a. m, at the
front door q police heauquarters cor
ner of Third street and Yesler way.
one serrel horse. Z years old.
The owner Of the above described horse
being 10 me unknown.
c. :. REED. Chief o. Police.
Date OF first publication, December II.
les
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SEATTLE, EVERETT
ROUTE -..,. Ansly
r.ata Of washington 'sssss
.,csnt saturday. al 10 D. M. Route
sEATrI.E a LA coNsL .a,,v sscsss
"a Fs,rs,y.n leave. Seattle dsi's'
Saturday. at 10 >. q yss,s 49,
Telenncae. Nan -