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The evening times., 1896-03-03
Ttfe Kinderearten Idea,

The kindergarten idea is everywhere.
One sees it in all the games introduced
for children, when even small girls
paper dolls must. perforce, be historical
queens, instead of Minnie Miller and
Rosie Rustic,' whom little mothers used
to love; when tiny boys must play with
really truly engines on a lilliputian
scaieand have building blocks which make
something" instead 0f the idle fun of
piiing up to merely throw over ngain in
q heap OF rectangular bits of wood. In
struction is sandwiched in between the very
thin layers of mert ani}fsementiin juvenile
magazines and general literature: mental.
moral. and physicit Improvement are SO
constantly thought OF, and the old-fash-
iOned notion of sheer nun is so slightly re-
garded that one may be forgiven for won
dering what will be the end OF all this con-
slant effort at development. Can it be
for the best good OF the growing and na-
turally self-conscio1s child that it should be
iIicessantiy under tHe microscope of its
elders? The child In Rot only the father
Of the man at present. be is the first thought
OF the man. the ruler AMI instigator of much
that he does. Ane, 1t. Is the fad of the
moment that woman should be bis absolute
slave.
The evening times., 1896-03-03

caliber: Mrs. AstOr never thinks of touch
ing anything lighter, hers favorite range
being thirteen yards.
At the Manhattan Athletic Club shooting
gallery target is on exhibition as slim
ulStivc to all pistol shots, male or fe-
male. 1t was riddled at the range by Mrs.
Astor. who only missed the bullseye once
out of six shots. Mr.. AstOr always ac-
companies his wife on her visits to the
gallery, but she never trusts him TO carry
her pistol case. On these occasions Mrs.
Astor affects no particular costume. prac-
ticing in her ordinary street gowns. on
the walls OF a shooting gallery are a num-
bcr of glass cases containing targets show
ing phenomenal shots. Mrs. Astors target
holds a conspicuous position among them.
The record was made by firing as rapidly
as the revolver could be cooked and dis
charged. 1t was not "a self-cocker.
This target does not represent her best
work with the revolver, but is the only
record which she has left to the club. The
other ones she has ta ken home. and shetrcas-
ures them as material proofs of her skill.
For an hour. and often longer, Mrs. Astor
stands In the underground gallery and puts
spots on the bullseye. She has become SO
proficient that there are few sharpshOOters
In the city who would be willing to enter a
contest against her without odds. Her skill
is not limited TO handling revolver. for
she Is Just as expert in the use OF rifle.
The evening times., 1896-03-03
.Jnpanese Wives.

In talking with an American about the
different conditions OF women in Japan
and the United States .i1Ianese diplomat
once said: "Whcn marty, l take Il head
servant; when you marry. you become
one" a man wlo recently visited Japan
quotes remark in a somewhat similar
vein made by a japanese Interpreter
Il sat one day" he said, Eat the Goor of Il
dining room in n hotel in Tokyo, where all
kinds OF foreigners were staying, and 1
watched them as they came in. The French
man came in with madame on his arm.
The EnglishnIan came III so tmitating II
pompous, scf.!mportant personage). And
his wife? Oh, she came after him like
this 'draniatiZing meek and timid
woman foiiOwing). And the American
husband? The American husband? On.
he's not in il. Madame sails in ahead OF
him, and he just walks behind wherever
she gOeso
The evening times., 1896-03-03
PRETTY, But
Hall Cainc Considers Us Clever and
Pretty, Hut Not Beautiful.

Hall Caine Considers Us Clever and
Pretty, Hut Not Beautiful.
N recent interview on things in gen.
eral in this country, Hail Game,
the novelist, said:
i As for the women, it is only nat
ural that they should have become
what they are-superior, intellectually,
or at any rate specifically so, to the men.
That is, of course, as a class. There are
always so many exceptions To every rule.
But the thing has come about as a consc
quence OF mans putting wouIan-Amcricln
I,lan, American wonlan-on a pedestal and
wOrshiping her. He has stayed below the
pedestal and worked for her, not having
time, IL he WAS the ordinary man of bus
mess, to cultivate his mind and manner
while he SO worked. But she has had
plenty of time. and she has made the best
Of it, In our own country / consider the
reverse is the truth. The average Eng
lishman is superior to the English woman
in intelligence and education. That is be-
cause he is likely to think OF himself and
Of his sons before he thinks of his wife and
daughters. And English women have
conscientiously upheld him in his attitude
toward them until comparatively lately.
at any rate. In America. on the contrary.
l fancy that women have known their own
value, and set ii rather high. for Il number
OF years. couple of generations, at least"
And do you think American women very
bea autful?"
witching than English women, ycs-but
not so regularly beautiful. The straight,
almost Grccian nose. and the ineffably lovely
and naughty upper lip of the most perfect
type OF the English girl, have not seen
equaled in America. must say
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you MUST PAD YOUR HEADS.
"HE women are padding their head.

"HE women are padding their heads.
Wv 1t Is secret from Paris. The
sweet simplicity OF sleek beads and
parted locks is passe and the POM
padOur Is revived. 1t is a fluffy
pompadour and long drawn out. IL is u
pompadour soft and full, which reaches
around TO the Gro wn OF the head, where the
coil Is fastened. Such a pompado UT is not
to be produced unless milady's crown OF
glory is plentiful and OF the so 1T. dry quail
fly which lends itself to the crinkling per
suasions of the curling iron. Even then the
proper uniform DO uffant effect OF the new
pompadour is hard TO achieve. Here comes
in the secret from Paris. 1t is a new mer-
Yeilicuse pompadour frame, almo st like a
cap.light, hollow. spriDgy. aud fitting
tam, as these frames are composed of real
hair. and are made in shades To match all
coiors or treSses. They are made only by
a French cOiffure in their original form.
though cheap varieties OF the Po ompadOUr
frame have been put on the ma rket for so me
time. The French form is used by the fash
ionabic hairdressers with charming effect.
especially for evening toilets, when the jew
elet ornaments for the hair may be effect
lively fixed in the frame.
The hat pin OF ordinary usage also finds
firm pinuing surface in the pompadour
frame, and the woman with little hair re-
joces in this latest invention because il
allows her 10 discard burdensome switches
and chignons ard false fronts,' and makes
the most of I he locks nature has given her.
The evening times., 1896-03-03
ALLOWANCES for Girls.

When a girl reaches 4 certain age, say
seventeen or eighteen. she should be made IN
allowance, paid monthly or quarterly. out
OF which she should he expected to provide
herself with gowns. hats. and all the staple
requirements of her toilet. As to Iuxurics.
hkefurs, jewels, ball gowns, and such things,
they may be left TO the individual generosity
OF her parents, who need not stint them
ance.
Too much stress cannot be laid upon the
fact that every girl should have an allow
ance. and thus be trained to the expenditure
OF money. Many young girl, when she
marries and goes to her husband, excitcs al
ternaiely his irritation and alarm, owing
To her utter ignorance of money. If such
girl had been trained from girlhOod 10 the
receipt OF stated sum, out of which she
had to meet her needs, she wouldniakc al bet
ter wife
The evening times., 1896-03-03
Secret of YOuth.

Sarah Bernhardt when asked to tell the
secret OF her perpetual youth, said: II an,
young because work. must work. / an,
never idle. If Lad stayed quietly in 2 aris,
as the Parisians wanted me to do some
years ago, 1 should look at least fifty.
Possibly might be dead. I love travel.
change OF scene, incessant occupation. and
the result isl am young"
Her youth is not wholly due to change
or work, but to her aniability. She il
kind and cOnsidcrate and enoou ra ging to
the humblest of her profession.
The evening times., 1896-03-03
Miss Rchnn,s Gown

Mi IS Rehan's genius for costume 10
finely shown in her new play in New
York. She wears a white satin Empire
gown bcsprinkled with tiny embroidered
flowers. which at the hem becomes an
embroidered garland lightly tracing. for
a short distance, the seams. The distinction,
however, OF this costume, is its touches
Of black. Three tiny black ostrich fea thers
are pinned iu st below her bosom on the side,
and on the white tulle bandeau that con-
fines her blonde hair stands upright
bunch of little black ostrich tips.
The evening times., 1896-03-03
MARRIAGE Licenses.

Licenses to marry have been issued as
follows:
Walter Jones and Annie Hozendorr of
Alexandria.
Edward jackson and Cora Smith.
Henry Hartman and Clara West
Stewart H. Pierce and Nancy jackson.
Samuel Betters and Mary E. Scort, both
Of Prince George County,A
Ernest W.SLowe Of Hamilton. Va, and
Birdie Taylor &C.
Gottfried Barth and Emile Kattemberr.
Charies r. faggart ct T0psham. Va. and
Edna L. Little -.--zs-
The evening times., 1896-03-03
THIS PAGE Is PLANNED TO E1NTEFEST THE HOMIE CIRCLE
HOW TO BE WELL GROOMED.
Care nd Labor Count More Than Mere
Money in Anuearance.

care ND LABOR Count More Than mere
Money in Appearance.
,,Vrf ELLrGROOMED" is q com
- vAI its application to human be-
wv ings, the horse having mOnOp-
III paratively new adjective in
OliZed IL until a couple OF
years ago.
The well-groOmed woman or man is
far more attra ctive than the more finely
dressed OF either sex, whose attire may be
costly, but unbrushed, wrinkIed or un-
cared for. In fact, to be well groomed in
dicates u refinement OF mind and person
which is extremely agreeable to come in
contact with.
A man can be well groomed at much
less expense than woman and the clean
shaven man much more readily than he
who tempts the wind with Picturesque
adornments, and il Is this fact which has
made the clean-faced ''coaching" man the
fashionable ma ascuIine type OF the day.
He looked so mu oh like a coachman that
took him for gcntlemann a young woman
was heard to remark at a swell dance the
other evening.
The fashionable woman is not so fortu-
nate as ter masculine prototype, who can
transform himself by fresh linen and a
shave. She must spend hours over every
toilcI, and the morning bath and ma ssage
frequently consumes hours if the woman
De DeIdStuiOuS. One pretty new IOFk wOHidh
had her beautiful hair washed in violet
water every day, an expensive and luxuri-
Gus fad.
The woman who wishes to be well
groomed should take a day orr once a
week or every two weeks, which she should
devote 10 resting and to regular formula.
She should take II Turkish hatn. and after
ward ma &c with alcohol, which will
close the pores and make the muscles firm
If her complexion is had l would recon-
mend face steaming, but after this care
should be taken about venturing too soon
into the open air.
The hair should be shampOOed after the
bath, the ends trimmed and the hair ar
ranged by a good hair dresser, for the rea-
son tnat Occa sio nal dressing with hot irons
trains the hair into Il graceful contour.
The nails should be ma incurred, and after
4 thorough rest the subject will feel de-
liciously fresh and clean and laDguidly
luxurious as a princess.
Under a course Of this kind OF treatment
taken with the morning program at home,
the homelicst woman will grow good
looking and will gain a certain freshness
and charm.
The evening times., 1896-03-03
Mrs astor .s A Pistol Shot

As Observed in these days Lent is by no
means a penitcntial period among fashion,
able people. Plenty or fun is to be lad by
women who know how 10 create IL. or
these is Mrs. John Jacob Astor. who long
ago came 10 be regarded as an expert with
either rifle or revolver. and who finds dur
Ing Lent ample time To indulge in her favo
rite amusement. Few hut experts even at
tempt target practice with u pistol or Al
The evening times., 1896-03-03
A Bathroom OF splendor.

The woman who attained the luxury OF a
bathroom recently described. may weli be
the envyof her associates. acco riding to the
New York World. The bath was sunk in the
floor In Roman style. The walls were
done in marble panels, with massive mold
ings, the slabs used for the panels presenting
rounded surface, while the back of one of
the blocks had been eaten out with acid till
only shell OF marble remained. Behind
these thin curves were placed powerful
electric lights. whose glow sho he through
flooding the rooms with a soft, deiig htful
radiance,
The evening times., 1896-03-03
AN ADANLESS EDEN.
A Town Where Every Public Position
Is Filled by Women,

TN Decatur, Mich. the population OF
which is 500, the president OF
the village council is Mrs. Alma
Sage, and al OF the town offices,
except that OF the Official dog catcher,
are filled 10y women. Mrs. Dr. Kinney Is
one of the leading physicians. Mrs. ADA
Gregg is a preacher. and her ohurCh-the
Adveut-is taken care OF 10y Jhnitress.
Mrs Barnett. The restaurant or The town
is conducted by Mrs. Crane and Miss HIlnes-
The biggest store III the place is owned
and kept by Mrs. Mary School. Mrs. Mich
olson Is the postmistresS. Miss cara Hotai-
ing is a shoema kcr. and a good one. May
Perci-al is a furniture maker. Miss Anna
Pardnett makes harness. Mrs. Carpenter
is a florist. Mrs. Child is carriage
painter.
There are several women painters,
weavers and brokers The women have
secret society run on the endowment
plan. There is also u woman literary ciuD.
The women control the saloons, and the
only things 10 drink are soda and pop
In village nearby there Is woman un-
dcrtaker, who can attend 10 all the de-
iails of a funeral. cvento driving the hcdfse.
The evening times., 1896-03-03
NnSs.1yad

Which is the most undesirable member
of society? The woman who persists in
keeping on her big hat at the theater. the
man who scranibles over ha If dozen people
in order to get out betw the acts. or the
man and woman who insist upon giving
each other vivid descriptions nf the per
forniance during the acts.-B0ston Tran
script
The evening times., 1896-03-03
SHE HAD NONE.

Princess of Wales Owned No Boudoir
Previous to Her Marriage.
"HE rich women OF New York prob
wv ably live in vastly more comfort
and elegance than did the Princess
i of Wales before her marriage with
his royal highneSs.
She did not even possess private sit.
ting room in her own home, and when
Queen Victoria sent 10 get her boudoir
photographed SO that she might duplicate
il for her sons wife in her new home 1t was
necessary to furnish room with great
haste and secrecy in order that some sort
OF a picture might be taken back TO Ing
land
The evening times., 1896-03-03
Useful-In Their Way.

In Dakota queer wedding gifts are in
vogue. Following is a list of presents re-
ceived at recent wedding: A bull pup, a
yellow dog. water spaniel. a nleerschaum
pipe and tobacco pouch. Il good siiOtgu a
bowie knife, n rifle. three dogs. IL game
rooster, one fiddle. one banjo. one spotted
pup, one English nlastiff and a pair Of silver
mounted pistols.
The evening times., 1896-03-03
FAD FRIFPERIES.

q MALL sleeves are certainly coming.
| %
~ A TRIMMED shirt waist is an
~ abominatiOn.
| PEAR-SHAPED pearls make handsome
| scarfpins.
WOMEN who walk well are few and far
| between.
THE very low tea table is considered
The best form.
A UNIQUE bonbonniere is Of Dresden
In the form of a fieur-de-lis.
WINDOW shades for summer homes look
like z succession OF giant puffs.
o.
BICYCLES may not cat much. but II costs
few cents to keep them in order.
REAL London bicycle outfits cost the
masculine rider only $3.50.
WEAR your hat over your nose IL you
wish TO be regarded us knowing what Is
what.
HOW many women dare declare that
they dislike German opera and adore
peanuts?
A NOVELTY is Il rose OF pink enamel
and diamonds, with a tiny watch in the
center.
AGAINST all tradition. the Titian-haired
CIR! finds that she looks exceedingly well
In red.
NARROW Dresden ribbon and lace in
scriion make n lovely sailor collar for an
organdie gown.
ELBOW sleeves and big sailor collars are
characteristics OF the tiny summer aidens
froCks.
TAILoRS are tea ring their hair over the
cnticing rcady-madc costumes shown in
the large shops
FiCHUS essentially grandmotherly in ap
p,arancc will add to the picturcsqueness
of the summer girl.
THE use OF a black pin on dark goods is
frequently the indication OF attention to
detail that is So pleasing in woman's at
attire.
y DAINTY square gold buckle Is edged
with a row OF fine rhinestunes. a partic-
ularly brilliant gem being placed directly
in the center.
The evening times., 1896-03-03
THE DAYS DISH.

n AKED eggs as a dclicacy for the
early meal are unsurpassed. In
good hot oven on a stone ware
- platter melt large lump of
butter. When tboroug ghly soft
ened shake 1t all over the dish in order to
grease it well. 0ndhis hot butter drop six
fresh eggs as If for poachiDg.; When the
whites are set they are done. This should
be served with long and narrow pieces of
toast without crust, which will act as
garnish for the edge Of the dish.
The evening times., 1896-03-03

simultaneously with regular sky-scrapers
OF enormous size. covering their plainly
dressed locks, everybody. from the ele-
gantly attired woman in a conspicuous
box to the working girl who spends all her
salary for fine clothes and had turned out
to get pointers, held her breath and eX-
claimed:
$50 pol;es are to be worn after allr'
The evening times., 1896-03-03
A French Noveli.t,s wife.

Nine. Paul BlOuet, who was Miss Mary
Bartlett OF England. is true "helpmcet"
to her husband, adding TO the duties of Il
perfect housewife and charming hostess the
post OF translator OF his work. She it is
who makes the admra BILE and racy transia-
tiOns of his novels which have found 80
large 4 circle of readers on this side OF the
ocean.
The evening times., 1896-03-03

Mr.. Thomas Sweeney of $50 Fifth street
north West, Washing ton. says: II took
Browns Iron Bitters for impure blood
and blotcheS on my face, and it was a good
remedy. l gladly recommend it 10 others
similarly aff..cicdn
The evening times., 1896-03-03

Mrs. James Armstrong Welsh OF Rich
mond. Va. who is the guest OF her mother.
Mrs. Clement Darlington McPhail. No. sI1
Sixteenth street, Will, before returning
to her home, visit her aunt, Mrs. Gibson,
at the Shorcham.
The evening times., 1896-03-03
THE BOON IN FOXES.

The Poke Bonnet Has Arrived, with
Variations to Suit Everybody.
"HE latest sonersa nit that fashion has
taken is to turn from the large vel
vet hats. laden with plumes. and the
closc-fitting small bonnets and tuY-
bans, bedecked with furs, flowers,
Iaccs, fancy ribbons and what not. so much
in vogue this month, to the old-fashioDed
poke bonnets, dear to ladies of fashion fit y
years ago. When the immense sleeves had
their first setback last autumn and began
to take on a downward droop from the
shoulders. after the style seen in old da-
guerreotypes, the poke onnee- made its
first appearance outside of a shop window
OF a showcase. II was at the Horse
Show, and when three of the haDdsomes
and best-1ressed women there turned out
The evening times., 1896-03-03
- . -
RnlRs for. lDrarnr

Rules for Prayer.
From the Spanish of Manuel Del Palacio.)
Before You venture on the main,
Pray once you may return again.
Before you into battle so,
Pray twice you may escape the foe.
But ere you take q wife-pcrdlei
Your prayers should not be less than three.
Century.
The evening times., 1896-03-03
UNpERTAKERS.
DIED

q. DIED
BAGGETT-J. II. Baggett died March 1,
1886: age 40 years.
Funeral March 3. at 2: 80 p. M, from his
laic residence. 1900 NJ st. NV. 1t
KEE-Feb. 20, at IL p. M, at his resi-
denve. l3 ncirces Street northwest. Thomas
kce, beloved husband of Mrs. Ellie House
kce. aged fiit y-onc years.
Funeral from the house, and thence TO
North Capitol NJ. f. Church, where SER
vices will be held at 2 O'Clock p. m.,
Tuesday, March 3. 1896. Friends aud
Relatives invited to attend. Also comrades
of Kit Carson Post No. 2. g. A. II.
philadelphia papers please copy.)
The evening times., 1896-03-03

A number of Washington people will go
over 10 baltimore Easter week to attend
benefit performance for the Hospital for
Crippled Children. The Paint and Powder
Club have aranGed to present an opera,
which is parody on the reign OF Henry the
Eighth, and the affair promises TO be quite
brilliant.
Miss Mae V. Petty OF No. 1891 o street
northwest, after southern trip of some
months, has returned to her home in this
city.
The evening times., 1896-03-03
SOCIAL SAYINGS AND DOINGS.

Interest of society is centered now in par
ties to be given during the reign OF the opera.
There is no prctticr setting for an attract
I've woman than the opera box, where she
sits framed amid curtains of velvet, with
surrounding glimmcrs and CLEANS OF gold,
robed in her handsome costumes.
The men contribute to the picture. too,
well groomcd and gallant. in somber, up
to-datc rig. 1t Is now the popular man
realizes his advantages fully. No tits
With SPECTATORS, no careful averaging to
arrange for a seat in the best" part OF
The house-thc pleasure of his company
IS solicited by various mammas, who know
his value as part of a smart gathering,
and he is the enyied Of less fortunate
feiiOw-man.
The fact that constant chatter is very
bad form during the exquisite music which
artists give to the public has become thor
oughly established. and the attention which
the greatcs talent deserves will be best o wed
on those for whom lovers of music no W wait.
The evening times., 1896-03-03

y DAINTY square gold buckle is edged
with a row OF fine rhinestones. a partic-
ularly brilliant gem being placed directly
in the center.
The evening times., 1896-03-03

THE use OF a black pin on dark goods is
frequently the indication OF attention to
detail that is SO pleasing in woman's at
attire.
The evening times., 1896-03-03
The Thermometer
Around the Freezing Point

nc
Will buy a pair Of our
Csc WorSted MittS for
ladies or children. just
to close out the few we
have left.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-01-09
The Republican Journal Thursday Morning. January 1885,

STOCKTON SPRINGS. The cobweb party
given at Colcord's hall New Years night
was greatly enjoyed. The untangling of the
"eo across the hall was very amusing.
Prizes were awarded as follows: First lady's
prize, Miss Nellie Bickmore; BOBBY, Miss
Madge Clifford. First gentleman's prize,
Master Arthur Colcord; BOBBY, Mr.. Ellie
Dlckey. Homemade candy was passed
around, games were INDUCED in for short
time, and social dance followed. Mrs.
Orllla West and child of Stoneham, Mass,
arrived last Thursday. Miss Elva Randell
is at home sick. She was obliged to give up
her school, but hopes to be able to resume
her duties in short time. Mr.. George
Staples of Bartlett, N. H., and Miss Louise
Grab OF Vanceboro, Me-, arrived Saturday
for short visit to Mr.. Staples parents. 49,,
Mr. c. R. Rendell went to Belfast Tuesday
morning to attend court.