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The evening times., 1896-08-19
THE eATcH-ALL.

- HARM is as hard TO anaIyze as per-
fume.
IL The cycling skirt grows shorter
and shorter.
The purse chain Is daily growing
more elaborate,
May a husband iikes q new go wn until
he sees the bill.
No modest bather makes n Leach exhibi-
ton of herself.
Consistency is one of the marked features
orlater-day clothes
Archery and croquet are the leading out
door games at Lenox.
BroSn is said to be the color decided upon
as the autumn leader.
Indian dimitics are much used for little
maids OF three or four summers.
Few women in the conventional costume
can get their gesture to accord.
Many parents who have not yet paid for
the bnby's coach own bicycles.
Most women are too tender hearted to
make good gardeners. They hate TO prune.
Some hotel ice cream is shaved SO thin
that you can see the pattern of the plate
through 1t.
( 1t is clever woman who eau keep three
Iueu at the same time believing she loves
each one only.
. Wrap white kid or satin slippers in blue
tissue paperif you wish them to keep their
perfect snOwiness.
Drinking large quantities OF water is said
by French physician to be u sure way OF
washing out disease. t,.
Fancy ices are always a delightful ad-
dhion to the menu. and can be quite cheapiy
obtained from the caterer.
The more chains and necklaces a woman
wears when In evening dress the more GER
tainly does sic stamp herself US being a Ia
mode.
a smart gown worn by one of the party y on
Mr.. Edward Browning's yacht is OF white
serge, trimmed with gold buttons and navy
blue cord.
The collection Of shirt studs is fad of the
girl who realizes how these special articles
can hide themselves obstinately away under
the bureau.
DO not pretend kno wledge of anything.
You Will surely be found out. and your In
evitsble chagrin will be much harder to bear
than sense 6f your ignorance.
1t is all very well to talk OF ..poverty's
pleasures" but one can't help envying the
woman who can buy what she wants with
out having to stop to think what it costs.
Even the cheapest funeral in America far
The evening times., 1896-08-19

Land Office Reynolds yesterday received
4 letter from f. Lee Flowers. of Canton.
Tex. asking for a certified copy of 4 pat
ent to Thomas Lewis in 1920, and he evi-
dently thinks he has claim to the whole
OF the land where Louisville no W stands.
Mr.. Stanley Brown. of the land office, in
vestigating the matter. finds that such a
grant or tract was conveyed to Lew that
it included the falls and river tiiereabouts:
also part OF Indiana north to ClarksyilIe
and portion of the section OF the city
along Bear Grass Creek.
The evening times., 1896-08-19
A HINT TO H0srEssEs.

F THERE is anything that I dis
IL like" exclaimed a mucli-endur-
ing young man, "it is rice pud-
i ding. One nnlucky day was din
ing at the NJ. s and they had il for
dessert. AS it was the only sweet,
thought it rude to refuse, and managed to
swallow the dose. I am so glad you like
my pudding, Mr.. A.. said Mrs. NJ. evidently
flattered; it is made after q recipe that
has heen in the family for generations
LIT is Gelicious!' exclaimed, mcnda-
ciously. DO take some more she urged.
IN for u penny in for a pound. Isaid to my
self. and actually swallo wed another help
ing. AsI saw it pleased Mrs. NJ. l thought
had purchased her good opin ion rather
cheaply; but changed my opinion when.
being asked to dine there q short time after
ward. ] was told as soon as we We're seated
that was TO have my pudding! And, by
sJoveI they have given It TO me ever since,
and Trey always give me two heipirgs."-
New York Tribune.
The evening times., 1896-08-19
COLOR ORiGINALlTIEs.

ASHTON, so tickle as a rule, has
u this season remained true to her
first pretiilection in the matter
of color; green, in the fIesfl ten
der shade Of young lilac leaves.
is very popular, but scarcely more SO than
mauye. which Is allied with pink, color
that it often resembles, with blue. green
and with yellow. A few very stylish
dresses are made in this last color. figured
with mauve. or else the orpaments OF the
dress uDd hat are maUvc: another much
copied mode is 10 have tie front or plas-
tron of the oorsage in yellow framed by.
draped breteIes Of dark nauve tatiste or
crepe de chene. An original effect is rIo-
duced in grey silk dress by making the
well-s.retchcd plastron OF buttereup yell
low satin. striped across with tands OF
the gray silk embroidered in an open pat.
tern. showing the yellow underneath.
The evening times., 1896-08-19

Personally Conducted Tours to Mag
arn Fallsyia Pennsylvania Railroad.
The passenger department Of tie Penn
sylvania Railroad announces tcrics Of
personally conducted tours to Niugnrn FnIis.
leaving Washington by special train go
a M August 20. September and Il. Rate,
So Tickets good for ten days
au6. 10 ,12.1 ,16,151e
The evening times., 1896-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Augustin wyiie of Pitts.
burg. having completed their visit to Mrs.
George Bunker of New Hampshire avenue
LEFT this marning for a prolonged tour Of
the prominent resorts along the Alta Mic
coast. In November Mr.. and Mrs wyIie,
accompanied by Mrs Bunker will sail for
Europe. to be absent until spring.
The evening times., 1896-08-19

0utdoes in expense the same function in ia
pan. Youcan inihat country bury any body
in Grst-rate style for 30 cents, w;.ich price
includes coffin, cremation, Refreshments,
flowers. certificate, priests fec. fee to cof-
fin bearers aud religious services.
The evening times., 1896-08-19
A AoTHER's AaNEUvER.

3Jti
Nh RESS my baby in silk? Yes. do,
and dare say it seems vanity"
said a,fnother, when criticised
for herAappareDt extravaganza.
1T is, tQwever something OF a
warm weather ceopomy when away from
home 1t avoids4laundering. You see,
have watched tho silk sales from the early
spring right up to.midsummer and have
managed to secure some real bargains in
white China silk.;l,
These frocks,imy baby wears didn't
cost any more than would fine rainsooks
or linens. And the main points they don't
mash and rumplel
Baby can wear a silk slip until it
is soiled, and in the end 1T won't look
as il IL had just come out OF 4 beg
gar's press. Starched gowns look mussy
after single wearing but the China silk be-
ing limp in the beginning has no crispness to
lose. SO you see it's not a luxury, but
merely mothers mabeuver.'' and the
critical one admitted that the plan was tip
top.
The evening times., 1896-08-19
DIED.

GINGEI.L On July 8. 1886, at Bethesda.
Md, Madison Barnhardt Gingeil, the be-
loved son or j. L. and Frances Gingeit,
aged i've months and ten days.
Our little darling Matte. so sweet and so
dear;
He has ,er, us to Join the angels IN The land
OF 10 fear.
He WIS called by our Saviour, Who knows
what is best,
And placed MIN i'll the land of happiness
and rest. BY AND +.
COwNE On August 16, 1896. Nellie
M, daughter OF Charles Ii. and Annie L.
Cowne, aged three years eight months, aud
sixteen Gays.
Services ut $50, at 54 street south
west. IntefmenJ at Frederick. Nd
CFredericksbnrg papers please copy.I
The evening times., 1896-08-19
Avenue returned yesterday from Atlantic
City, and is now visiting her grandparents.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Small. i'll Brookland.

Mr.. and Mrs. Gideon Lyon have moyet
into the house they recently purchased il
lexington.
The evening times., 1896-08-19
Marriages Licenses.

Licenses 10 marry wcrc ISSUED this nlnrn-
ing TO the following; John T. Green and
Fapuie Coleman: Bcnianiins F. oopcr and
Josephine NJ. HeetiIe; James Henson and
Emma A. Howznl-
The evening times., 1896-08-19

Wanted Furnished Houses.
Wanted for immediate tenants, furnished
houses in all sections of the city. Daily
applications. Cali or address Times Real
Estate Bureau, Tenth and Peinsyivanis
avenue north est.
The evening times., 1896-08-19

Mrs. Patrick Cannon and children of No
I004 PENNSYLVANIA avenue northwest, l.st
this morning for New York and other East
crn cities to visit relatives and rriepds.
The evening times., 1896-08-19

Miss Ada Rhodes katis for Londau today
to visit the family of Col. Meyer. oear that
city. BAe will return In October.
The evening times., 1896-08-19

Dr. Hugh johnson. nt Niagafa-on-the-
Lake, has as his guests Mrs. George W.
Grey and daughter Miss Edith.
The evening times., 1896-08-19

Mrs ]. Wythe ana Miss Little are among
the Washingtoniins at Capon Springs
The evening times., 1896-08-19
MIDSUMMER :
PIANO BARGAINS.

Square Pianos-ilifferent makers and dit
f,rent prices-from 500 upwards for \ good,
reliable instrument with stool and cover
Payable s. per month.
Upright Piancs-slightiy used and also new
insti umenis at prices that will break the
record and on The eas irss and most accommo
dating terms-or at big discounts for cash
We will be pleased t6 have you call and sec
our Pianos and talk ine subject over.
The evening times., 1896-08-19
tom ADAMS DIDN'T STICK
Chewing Gum Maker Sued by
Myrtle ThurlOw.
PROMISED TO MARRY HER

She Is an Actress and Did un IIIu-
sion Act In a Show Window to Ad-
yertise HIS Goods-CIaims He Mode
Love TO Her From Beginning, and
Didn't Know He Was Married.
The evening times., 1896-08-19

Miss Hart and Miss Edith Hart are en-
joying TIP that will include the Thousand
Islands. Quebec and the resorts CT northern
New York
They will not return until the middle Of
September.
The evening times., 1896-08-19
John F. Ellis & Co.,
Chickering Piano Rooms. 937 Pa. Ave.

HSE Quininc. Run and Glycerine Tonic
WOE for the hair 1t preserves and
bcautifirs. 35c 4 bottle.
TH0S- X. SHAW.
Southwest corner ffh aud -ts.
The evening times., 1896-08-19

Ms. Jeanne Daleilsse of Rhode Islana.
The evening times., 1896-08-19
LAYS CLAIM TO LOUISVILLE.

Record of a Patent Convey ing a Tract
to Thomas Lowis.
Frankfort. KY, Aug. l9. 9.-Register of the
The evening times., 1896-08-19
LADYLAND.

n II ALTESE lace is again In vogue.
Nu Insomnia Is the doorstep to
X insanity.
Paper furniture is the next nov
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-26
Il Stud. nt's Joke.

j. e. Dodss.r is an Englishnan.
"When was al schcol ut Harrow he
iaid to :; reporter. "Canparini, then in
the height OF his fame as tenor, sang
for the first time i'll the city in italian
opera. II / mistake not, it was 'Trova-
tore. AT the end of Campanini's s great
aria in i;ie third act there was q storm
of applause. All the front seats in the
balcony were occupied by students, and
1t was noticed that an almost invisible
wire was strung from the middle point
in the gallery horseshoe to the top of
the promrter's box at the middle of the
stage. What caused most people to no.
tice the wire was the sudden appearance
on it of floral car of huge dimensions,
over which hovered on spiraIs several
stuffed doves. This car rode gradually
down along the wire until it was in full
view OF everybody. Calnpanini's face
was wreathed in smiles He bowed now
with his right and again with his left
hand On his chest. As the car approach
ed the prcmpter's box the singer moved
forward to remove it from its trolley.
Then was the Keen ZeSt Of the occasion.
Not only was there one wire-.here were
two. The second was attached to the
car. and also to the hand CT particu-
larry stalwart undergraduate. With
marvellous rapidity the car shot back to
the balcony. The smiles, l may add,
did not tarry on Campanini's face. -
Boston Transcript.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-26
Entirely Different.

"Is not my performance different
from that of any other actor?" asked
the inflated Thespian at the stage door
of the Detroit Opera House.
sit is indeed"
els not my conception entirely origi-
nal and different from all others?''
''No doubt about it,
'.Is not the reading Of the lines diff
ferent from the reading Of alleged &C
tors?"
"Unquestionably."
"Are not my stage postures different
from those Of many who masquerade as
actors?''
''Of course"
"And my make up-it is different
from the inartistic make up of most
Thespians?'
every different"
81 have been told resemble Edwin
BOOTH
Yes"
"You have noticed? In what way do
l resemble him, sir?'
"You are so different Detroit Free
Press.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-26
A Fatal Oynelet.

Ignorance Of cooking is not often the
direct cause Of mans death, but such
an instance is related by Miss Edith
Lichel in a recent volume entitled,
"The Story of Two Salons" In the
time of the French revolution one NJ.
Condorcet, upon whose head as an aris-
tocrat a price was set, sought refuge
with friend, NJ. Suard, vino bade him
return at nightfall, when means Of es.
cape would be provided.
Unhappily Condorcet, being unable
to exist without tobacco, went into a
tavern to buy some. Still PROSTATE from
fatigue, he thought he would take ad-
vantage Of this opportunity to get some
dinner and ordered an omelet.
"How many eggs do you wish to be
used:" inquired the landlord, who had
been eying him suspiciously. The inno-
cent Condorcet was at his wits end. He
reflected Gu the size Of the ordinary
omelet.
"Twelve, he boldly replied.
His fate was sealed. None but an
aristocrat could be SO ignorant or SO ex-
travagant. He was arrested and led
away to prison, from which he never
emerged,
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-26
Uniform Size Of Circus Rings.

The one ring circus of our grandfath-
ers' day had q ring no larger than each
of the three used by the big shows to-
day. Circus horses are trained to per-
form in a standard ring AZ feet in diam
eter. In larger or q smaller ring their
pace becomes uneven, irregular and un-
reliable, and the riders in turning SOM
ersaults are liable to miscalculate the
curve and miss their footing. One of
the greatest shows en- earth''-there
are several-gave a series Of perform
ances in Madison Square Garden, New
York. By mistake the rings were made
AZ feet 6 inches in diameter. On the
first performance three riders fell, and
one was severely hurt. Before the Sec
ond performance the rings were reduced
to the regular size.-Chicago Times
Herald.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-26
WIFE MURDER AND SUICIDE.


Peoria. Ills. Dec. .s.-Ebbon Scott. n
teams;er. shot his wife In the left shout
der and left side Of the neck with a
shotgun. innictinE wounds which may
result In her death. and later blew the
top Of his head of with the same gun.
He was downtown during the after
noon and on hts return h. asked her
to spend Christmas with his relatives in
Eureka. She refused because she had
purchaTed n Christmas tree and pref
ents for their only son. and he threat
encd to kiln her
All through the evening he auarrcied
with her and finally the quarrel became
so violent the boy ran out on the street
In search Of an officer. whom he found
on the next corner. Just as the police
man entered the house Scott fired IN.
shot which took effect I'm the left shoui-
der and left side Of the neck of his wife.
Scott rab out the rear door pursued by
the policeman and soon escaped. lie
went directly 90 the river bank. where
he shot himself. though his body was
not discovered until s o'clock nex,
morning. The coroner's jury rendered
a verdict OF suicide.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-26
fsn't This the First ON Record,

Denver. Dec. 26.-The state supreme
court has denied the application for a
rehearing in the case Of Sheriff New
man. of Lake county 1.eadvilie). sen
fenced to six months imprisonment and
retirement from Office on a charge Of
malfeasance. The Judgment against
Newman will probably he carried into
effect within few days. Governor
McIntire has announced that II a sue
cessor to Newman be appointed who
will enforce the laws In good faith he
will withdraw the troops from Lead
vile
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-26
NAVAL ENGAGEMENT A FAKE.
Three Friends Shows No Sign Of Having
Decn in Tight.

Cincinnati. Dec. ga special to The
Commercial-Tribune from Key West
says: Much comment was made yes
terday in Havana over the report
cabled from New York that the ili-
clustering steamer Three Friends had
been fired on by Spanish cruisers and
that the steamer had disabled a Span
ish gunboat. This report Is positively
denied in official circles. who affirm
that nothing of the kind occurred. but
that the story is made from whole
cloth. 1t Is admitted that the steamer
landed on the south side OF the island
but ii Is alleged that there was no
fighting. 1t Is Furthermore stated that
only part of the cargo was secured
by Gomez. the Spanish coast guards
having captured a good portion.
The Three Friends is here. lying un-
der the guns of the Raleigh. Captain
Lewis refuses to say anything about
his trip. save that he had been after
derelicts. AS to the story of a fight he
processes ignorance. None of the crew
can be induced to speak of the affair.
The vessel does not bear any marks
of conflict, and the report r. doubted
here.
Havana advices are that Gomez ad-
vance guard has captured the town
of Las Passega. In Santa Clara pro-
vince. taking the entire garrison and
all their stores. a battalion of fresh
troops was sent to Matanzas yesterday
morning from Havana to be sent to the
front. Great exertions are being made
TO get a strong force to oppose General
Gomez. and three lines are being
formed to get the Cubans entangled In
between them and crushed
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-26

accounts. on the other hand. declared
that he was killed In a fair fight I
am inclined to accept no reports from
Cuba that are not official. as q basis
of action.
Il think the incoming administration
should have the privilege of deciding
what course IL desires TO take in re-
gard to its foreign policy. and that the
new president should not be Inaugural
ted with a war upon his hands with an
important foreign power, caused by the
action of the outgoing congress"
DO you believe that Cuba will tenc-
ct by becoming an inde pendent govern
ment?" was asked.
Il do not" General Draper replied. II
am not confident that the new govern
ment would maintain civil order. and
the security Of percon and property TN
der equal laws for all citizens Of the
island and for foreign visitors and res
idents any more effectively than the
Spanish government. l believe that II
] were to take my wife and family to
che island OF Cuba they would be safer
under Spanish rule. lad as IL is said to
be. than under such rule as would be
Instituted IL the insurgents should sue
ceed and our government should take
possessio nof the island.
The alternative for securing orderly
government. then, you think is between
Spanish rule and Americana
Exactly" was the reply. THE Unit
ed States ought to deliberate more
carefully. however. before themselves
taking possession of the island. Ameri-
can control would involve q great many
obligations under a variety of heads.
80 a. -.
to Spanish rule lies in the fact that the
suffrage is limited to some $500 vot-
ers out OF perhaps $4,000 adult male
They apparently desire universal suf-
frage. Presumably they would not re-
rounce this desire II the island became
part of theUnited States. They would
then bring a new element Of corruption
into the Union IL Cuba became a state.
and they would be in n constant state
OF irritation II the island were kept I'm a
territorial condition"
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-26

The resden u tais papH will be pleased 10
lessn that there 10 % least one dreaded al. esse
st science hes heen able to care in al ,is
stages. snd that 10 csisrrh Balrs Csssrrh cu,e
10 the only esit We cure Anown to the med icsl
fraternity. Cata'rh being . constssu,icpsl dir
esee. r,qr rec corsti' us,ousi treatment. Hairs
iCat'nh Cure is tssen internally, sefins directly
upon The blood srd mscous serssces Of The SIS
TEN. thereby destroying the foondasion Of the
disease. ana giving the patient siren - By bssld
ina up the constitution asd assisting nature IN
doing its vork. Ths prosriesos have % nuch
faith in lie eurstive p3vsn. tks; theS oRes One
Hundred OoIlars for asy eass thas ., fails 70 cure
Send for lis, OF tsseinsaials.
Address. ?. J. CuBNEY . CO., rsssAs. o.
~ ~ assegises. IL.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-26
Very Important. if True.

London. Dec. 26.-The Times Paris
correspondent says: THE Washington
government has been confidentially in
formed. although in very friendly
terms. that the European powers would
not remain passive should the United
States recognize OF encourage the Gu
han insurgents. II my Information a.
correct an intimation has been further
given that Germany Is quite ready.
even now. to take Spain's side should
the United States show n disposition
officially to side with the rebels. These
warnings originated I'm the course Of
pour parlers for European coalition
against revolutionary socialism"
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-26
Crime That D~..rx.a n Ro,.

Clarke, $. D., Dec. 2e.-Christian
Christensen has just been convicted Of
wife murder and sentenced to the peni-
tentiary for life. 1t was supposed that
his wife had committed suicide. as she
was found hanging TO n tree in q tree
claim. He hung her TO the tree from
his wagon. and then drove out from
under. leaving her there. Circumstan-
tial evidence was found which rendered
the suicide theory untenable
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-26
Convict. strike a Great scheme.

Frankfort. KY. Dec. 2s.-One hun
dred convicts in the Frankfort peniten-
tiary filed a petition with the governor
for pardon. They stated in their petit
tion that IL pardoned. they would all
go to Cuba and fight to free the island
The governor could not see IL that way
and was inclined to think they might
work for freedom inside the walls and
their expected Christmas gift has gone
glimmerinZ
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-26

New York. Dec. SIT just took
twenty-seven seconds time for Peter
Maher. the Irish pugilist. 20 again
demonstrate his superiority in ring tac-
tics and hard hitting qualities over
Steve O'Donnell. the Australian boxer.
in the arena OF the Greater New York
Athletic club at Coney island. Both
men were In excellent condition and
trained TO the hour. During the round
Maher knocked Steve down twice. the
last time being a knockout.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-12-26
Fatal Accident ON . Trolley Line.

Allentown. Pa. Dec. 2e.-Ffve per-
sons were injured and one killed yes
terday afternoon In East Allentown IN
a grade crossing accident. a passenger
train on the Central railroad of New
Jersey struck a trolley car. l.. J.
Ware. aged -. the mosorman. Was In
stantly killed. The injured are GEORGE
Cresser. trolley car conductor. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Brink, Cehman and I'D
Werg. None OF their injuries are So
nous.