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The morning times., 1896-12-21
ARRESTS ARE LIKELY.

Though no arrests were made yesterday
suspicion points strongly 70 the servant
girl, it IS said, and it is likely that one
or more arrests VIII follow. The blaze
started on a vcranda N the back OF the
house The entire floor OF the porch had
been saturated with coal oil ana a match
applied.
There was no wind blowing at the time
ard this fact S probably responsible for
the salvation of large part OF the vii
lage. As it was, not even the neichbor-
ing outhouses Of the residence were de
st-uyed.
An empty kerosene can, that was known
to have been half filled Saturday after
noon, was found in one OF the outhOUses
and showed that the perpetratnr Ofthe Iced
was familiar with the affairs OF the
house.
Another notew UTthy feature Of the affair
was the fact that the servant was seen
sitting on the side OF her bed in her own
room as Mr.. Brown and his sister hastened
to the chamber Of their father. She made
her escape from the building along with
the rest and, is said. was seen no more
for several hours after the fire.
The building belonged to Mr.. Hudson OF
this city. and was said TO have been in
sured Mr.. Brown had elegantly fitted
the residence and the loss on the furniture
alone Will probably approximate $4,000
There was no insurance on IL.
The morning times., 1896-12-21
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USEFUL CHILDREN.
How Little Fingers Weave Comfort for
the Household.

Paper folding occupies very important
place in the Kindergarten and there seems
no reason why it may not also do so in
the household by giving to the little folk
the keen JOY they experience when al
lowed to Go their snare IN The Work OF The
grown ups"
Not long ago a child lover who had for
some time had this thought in her mind
was hidden to wedding feast and dur
ing supper she noticed how often little
paper boxes were III reQuisit.on- Several
sorts of ices were served in paper cases
and the candied fruit appeared, each in
dividual grape, cherry, orange section, and
So on rcposing in it's dainty holder cf the
same material Now that every mother
may, with the aid Of sugar and seas oEablc
fruit, make at very small expense these last
named delicious goodies at home, it is de-
liehtful to realize that even those WHO must
study the strictcSt cconomy may indulg &c
the young people in what furnishes the
prettieSt parts of a dainty supper.
Beside these cases, only think of the num-
ber Of articles that lii tie children can make
If the older ones take q luncheon to school,
paper napkins for wrapping the sandwiches
and cake should be folded by the dozens
also the paper mats so Indispensable for
the dish which is to hold anything fried.
Shelf paper, tCo, and cardboard boxes
for baking grated cheese, all these and
many more simple articles are rossitle
to wee fingers trained in the Kindergarten
Herein also is holiday hint that may be
carried cut to any extent, for why NAV
not the older children set to work with
paper and cardboard 10 make Christmas
tree decorations and presents for the
younger children? Dolls and their furni-
ture, holders for envelopes and writing
paper, and for the patcr's new spaper, siiav-
ing balls, waste paper receiver, valentines
when February comes here, are rosSibili-
ties only waiting for some kindly older
for the ever eager fingers OF children.
The morning times., 1896-12-21
CLEVER ANSWERS PAID WELL.
Instances in Which They Won Pro-
motion in Civil and Military Life.


A long list might be given Of men who
have owed their advancement in life to a
clever answer given at the right nom ent.
An account OF how two of them managedit
may be appropriately given just now. One
Of Napoleons veterans, who survived his
master many years, was wont to recount
with great glee how he once picked up the
emperor's cooked hat at a review, when
the latter, without noticing that he was q
private, said carelessly, Thank you, cap
tain" In what regiment, sre?' instant
ly inquired the quick wittcd soldier. Ma
poleon, percciving his mistake, answered,
with smile, I'm my guards, for l see
you knew how TO be prompt lie new
II made officer received his commission
next morning.
\ somewhat similar anecdote is related
of Marshal Suwaroff, who, when receiving
a dispatch from the hands of a Russian
sergeantwho had greatly distinguished him
self on the Danube, attempted to confuse
the messenger by series of whimsical
questions, but found him fully equal to
the occasion. 'How many fish are there
In the sea-" asked Suwaroff 'All that
are ont caught yet was the answer.
How far il it to the moon?'' Two of
your excellency's forced Marches what
would you do if you saw your men giving
way in battle?'' II would tell them that
there was plenty of whisky behind the
enemy's line" Faffled at all points, the
marshal endedwith, What is the difference
between your colonel and myself?'' My
colonel cannot make me n lieutenant, but
your excellency has only to say the word.''
II say it now, - answ cred Suwaroff, land
right good officer you will be-
The morning times., 1896-12-21

The Hon. Sidney Fisher. minister Of agri-
culture for the Dominion of Canada. who
has just concluded a conference with the
United States authorities in the matter Of
simplifying the live stock inspection and
quarantine regulations In force along the
border, on Saturday night, gave dinner
at the Shoreham in honor OF Secretary OF
A Agriculture Morton. The other guests
included DR.. Duncan McEachern, of Mon
treal: Mr.. John Dryden, of the Canadian
department of agriculture; Mr.. w. 7. X.
Doherty, and Congressman Wadsworth,
OF New York.
The morning times., 1896-12-21
Amateur Journalists Meeting.

The Capital City Club of Amateur Journal
lists held q well attended and interesting
social and business meeting on Saturday
evening at the residence Of Miss E. Beatrice
Graham, AZ NJ street northwest. The
official organ of the club will first appear
during the Christmas holidays This
paper, to be known as the washing
tonian," will be issued quarterly, and its
holiday number will give proof of the
varied talents of the club members.
The literary program presented was un-
usually interesting 1t consisted of a
Christmas poem, entitled Chance" by
Miss Mary Ball; original stories, Loyal
and True" by Miss Drusa Carol; In
Love-" by Vincent F. Howard, and Miss
Harriet's Violet Thief" by Miss Gertrude
Moss Walsh. Mr.. Howard closed the pro-
gram with beautiful poem, calleL" Lilith."
Instrumental music was rendered by Mss
Grahap' and vocal solo by Miss Carroll.
The morning times., 1896-12-21

miners a short distance from ms clty ana MS
,1rpsencp crew familiar to these toilers- Dur
inc, one OF his calls efoUnd a group Ofthem
taIIdnrto together, andafter a few preliminary
words on his customary subject or doing
right, he sked them what they were talking
OF.
You see,'' said one Of the men, we
found a kettle AMI u~ has been er-trylng VINO
can tell the biggcstlot TO ow the kettle
The biShop was duly surprised, and read
the men a lecture in whichhe spoke OF how
strongly the offense Of lying had been i'm
pressed upon him when he was young, and
nov he had never told a lie in the whcle
course of his life lie had hardly finished,
yben one or TIE men cried out,
.-GT'e him the kettle, JIM Si'e LiTa the
kettIeI"-IlIrp.r' Round Table
The morning times., 1896-12-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Letter entertained at i
handsome dinner on Saturday evening,
complimentary to the Bishop of Wash
ington and Mrs. Satterlee. The other
guests present were: Justice and Mrs.
Brown, Dr. and Mrs. Mackay-Smith, Mr.
and Mrs. Roardman, Mr. and Mrs. Lowndes.
Mr.. and Mrs. William q. Rice, the Misses
Mamie and Daisy Letter, Gen. Fullerton,
and Lieut.. Rodgers.
The morning times., 1896-12-21
Gle Him the Kettle.

Some years ago therelived in England
certain bishop WHO was extremely pcmpous.
and very fond ofimpreSsinG upon the minds
of the poorer people the evil OF doing wrong,
A s they never seemed TO doauSht tbutWrehS
in the worthy mans opinion, it sometimes
becan,e irksertie to the people to hear him
constantly admonishiEg them 10 dc right.
one of the bishops habits was to visit the
The morning times., 1896-12-21

The arrangements for the Charity Ball
to be held January 20 are progressing on
a pla n even more elaborate than in former
years, and promises to make this one Of
the smartcst and most enjoyable events OF
the season. The list Of patrUncsseS VIII
be as notable for Its distinction as its
length, and a personal effort VIII be made
by each lady interested to have the ball
in every way a delightful success. 1t is
the intention Of most society y-goers to avoid
all other enga gements for that date and
make this bah the one grand event OF the
day.
The morning times., 1896-12-21

same was put upon the cuffs, and small
cape that belonged witn Tie coat was
similarly treated.
Several yards of light gray fur, imita-
tien OF silver fox, was Obtain e ! and stitched
around the cape collar, cuffs and revcrs.
With this coat there was worn waist
with a vest Of gray astrakhan, close and
fine Atthc belt was large silver buckle.
An immense nlpff of the gray fox completed
the toilet
The morning times., 1896-12-21

The same effect was introduced into the
sleeve puffs.
The neck had a delightful trimming of
black and white. 4 yoke of black and
white corded silk was edged with beaded
paSSe utenterie, below which set out ruffle
Of white French camhric embI o:dery, soft
and fine. Two long white streamers of
taffeta ribbon hung TO the foot Of the
gown. Around the neck was il ruching of
white mousseline de sote.
The morning times., 1896-12-21
SOCIETY PREPARING
TO ENJOY CHRISTMAS
Family Parties viii Be the Rule
on That Day.
Diplomatic Dinners Announced for
the week-Arrangeme Pro-
gres sing for the Charity Ball.

With holly and miStletoe everywhere
and genuine Christmas temperature fur
nished by the Weather Bureau, there is
a holiday air peryading al parts of IL
city and the next few days will be devoted
almost entirely TO Christmas shopping
and Christmas giving. Family parties win
be tie rule for Christmas Day, though ore
afternoon tea and 4 dance are dnnounL ed
for that day.
The morning times., 1896-12-21

Captain and Mrs. Sampson have issued
cards of invitation to the marriage of their
daughter, Miss Catharine Sampson, and
SIR. Richard H. Jackson, U. S. N, the cere-
mony to take place at the Church Of the
Covenant on Wednesday evening, January
6, DIT 8 O'Clock.
The morning times., 1896-12-21
A COAT IN GRAY.
Melton. Almost White, With Trim
mingS of silver EoX and Vest
of AStrakhan.

THERE never was a w man WIZ did rot
long for one very nee winter coat.
And nearly every woman can have one
by exercising her ingenuity Her own
time can take the place of another wo-
mans money, if she cannot buy outright.
An old winter oat of light gray melton
was transformed into a beautiful garment
by the Gse Of taste. The front was first
turned back to form revcrs, and upon each
was stitched a black silk bTaiding. The
The morning times., 1896-12-21
Those Who WIN Entertain

During the holidays should consult F.
FreunG, tue caterer, S15 10th ST.. He
personally looks after all the details OF
every supper or luncheon, no matter If it
be simple or elaborate, Rich fruit cake
at prices in keeping with the times. 1t
The morning times., 1896-12-21
A PRINCESS TEA GOWN.
Cut Glove-Fitting to the Figure, 1t
Is French i'll a Combination
of Black and Blue.

E'HIN cashmere makes as fine n Na-
gown after all as any of the now
goods. i makes no claim 10 novelty,
but bases it's popularity upon the fact that
it keeps it's color and wears forever
A cashmere tea gown OF black was cut
princess shape for woman who prides
herself upon her fine figure. Into one
side of the princess skirt, TO relieve its
plainness, there was fon Of turcu oise
plainness, there was a fan of tGrG oise-
blue silk striped with the black cashmere.
The morning times., 1896-12-21

A change in diplomatic circles which has
just been announced is that OF the Belgian
minister, Mr. Alfred LcGhait, has been ap-
pointed TO represent his country Al the
court OF Russia, and will leave for st.
Petersburg early inJanuary. Mr.. LeGhait's
successor has NOT yet betn appointed.
The morning times., 1896-12-21

Tue Spanish Minister and Nine. Dupuy
de LONE will give a diplomatic dinner
at their legation this evening as also viii
the Brazilian Minister and Nine. Men
dOnCa.
The morning times., 1896-12-21
1t Was.

"I couldn't get down 90 work yesterday,
Mr.. Bandclip 1 sprained my ankle JUST
as [ was leaving home
''ir strikes me that that's n very Iame
story. James p hiladciphia Ncrth Amerl-
can
The morning times., 1896-12-21

The official gaZetting in London of a
successor to Viscount Cough, secretary
OF the British embassy, has caused 10th
surprise and regret in official and dipIo-
matte circles that Lord Coughs career here
The morning times., 1896-12-21
THE OPEN REFER.
4 Warm, Dressy Little Garment to
Wear Over Calling or
Strapt Dress

TT HE open REFER is deservedly popular
and it can be seen in all its varia-
tons in the new styles. OF black,
lined with some color, it is comfortable
and stylish and can be made very elegant
with proper materials.
\ pattern dress in stone gray and black
was made with such REFER. The kirt
OF the dress was placed with the broad
border of black at the foot. Above the
The morning times., 1896-12-21

Most OF the ladies OF the Supreme Court
circle win receive this afternoon, as Will
the ladies of the navy yard and OF the
Washington Barracks.
The morning times., 1896-12-21

The Misses Roach will give tea at their
residence on T street. at which Miss Katie
Roach, daughter of the Senator from
North Dakota, will be presented.
The morning times., 1896-12-21
Perhaps.

What the deuce EIaacs fellow spend
so muon none for things he dneSu' want
..Oh 7 suppoSc he's afraid SoraCcnGy'd
tbinl; ht. wanted 'ern and c0uIda'r get EN-. 4"
Detroit Evening News
The morning times., 1896-12-21

Today holds the average number OF
fashionable engagements, and several
handsome dinners, mostly in the interest
OF yOlng people, win be given during tue
week.
The morning times., 1896-12-21
Lansburgh g. Brc
Every Moment
Is Precious.

You cannot afford to
put off buying. The Sc
lection is at its best
come in TODAY and Sc
lect. If you do not care
to take your purchases
home with you we will lay
them aside and deliver
when you so specify.
The morning times., 1896-12-21

Mrs. Tobey, wife Of Capt. Thomas Fry
Tobey, u. s. N, has returned from a ten
days visit to New York
The morning times., 1896-12-21
Artesian Well Wafer.

As rule, no cases of contagious diseases
are ever communicated by artesian well
water, though this may be heavily charged
with mineral matter.-Chicago Chronicle
The morning times., 1896-12-21
This Skirt Sl.oS.

This elegant Walking
Skirt is made of fine quail
ity An-wool Moreen, with
deep Spanish flounce, fin
ished on top with row of
cording. Cut in the latest
shape. Extra full. Made
on a perfect-ftting French
yoke.
Special Price, ST so
The morning times., 1896-12-21

The marriage Of Miss Lily Berret and
Mr.. Sargent Prentiss Knutt, which is to
occur at Newport on Wednesday, is Of
much interest TO a large circle of Wash
ingtor friends. Miss Berrct was one Of
the pronounced bellies of last season, which
she spent with her mother in this city.
She is a distinguished looking blonde
and a charming young woman, as well as
an heiress.
Mr. Knutt is at present located in Wash
ineton and viii bring his bride here after
an extensive honeymoon trip. The wed
ding win be solemniZed at noon in Trinity
Chapel, in the presence Of the immediate
friends of the young couple, who will
afterward be entertained at brea kfast at
Fair Haven, the handsome villa of the
brides mother, Mrs. Alexander Berret.
The morning times., 1896-12-21
JUST IN TIME TO SAVE HIM
s. P. Brown Saved From Fire
by His Son and Daughter.
HIS RESIDENCE DESTROYED

The Father Is an Invalid and Was
Asleep when the Fire in His
House at Langley, Va, Was Dis
covered-Escape of the Family
Was Little Short of Miraculous.
The morning times., 1896-12-21

Miss Kibbey, who has been abroad all
summer, has reopened her house, 2025
Massachusetts, avenue, but viii not be at
home Untl after Christmas. She has re-
turned TO America and is now visiting in
Boston.
The morning times., 1896-12-21

Mrs. William Alexis Stone, Of 1921 Q
street, has returned to Washington, but
will not be ut home on Tuesdays until after
January !, and then only informally
The morning times., 1896-12-21

Paymaster Martin Ramsey and Mrs.
Ramsey will spend the holidays in Wash
ington, tile guests Of Admiral and Mrs
Ramsey, at No. 921 y street
The morning times., 1896-12-21
Daughters in the Household,


MIR. Badger, are you prepared for Win
ter?" -
Yes; I've hought a nus:c-i OK that plays
Home, Sweet ONE when the clock strikes
ten."- Chicago Record.
The morning times., 1896-12-21
DIED.

CLEMENTS-On Sunday, at 80 a M,
Mary A Clements, widow OF lgHdtIuS
Nob!,. Clements and mother or Uhe late
RoSanna Adams.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
Savannah, Ga, papers please copy.
The morning times., 1896-12-21

Lieut.. and Mrs. C. H Harlow Of No.
1715 Connecticut avenue are entertain
ing Mrs. Butterfield of New York, who
Will be their guest during the holidays
Mrs. Harlow has issued invitations for q
dinner party on wednesday evening
The morning times., 1896-12-21

Mrs Harmer, wife Of Representative
Harmer Of Pennsylvania, and her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Reside, viii be at home Tues
days in January.
Mrs. Reeside proposes to give several
dances during the coming season and
viii have a number OF young ladies to
assist at her Tuesday receptions.
The morning times., 1896-12-21

A fire of evidently incendiary origin early
yesterday morning destroyed the residence
and entire household effects OF the Hon. S.
p. Brown, at Langley, Va. The members
of the family were all in bed when the
flames broke out and it is little short OF
miraculous that one or more lives were
not lost.
The Brown dwelling is one OF the hand
somest in the Virginia village. MI Brown,
who was at the head OF the board OF public
works under Gov. Shepherd and who is
well known in this city, moved to Langley
more than two years ago.
He was in i'll health, and for almost the
entire time has been confined 10 his bed, an
invalid. with him in the house on Satur-
day night were his wife, Mrs Brown, his
son, Mr.. George G. Brown, and his daush-
ter, Miss Brown. A COlored servant girl
also-slept in the house.
Early in the evening the son entered his
fathers chamb Der and found the girl asleep
in a chair He chided her for it and she
sulked away. 1t is said that she vowed
vengeance to a neighbor.
DISCOVERED THE FIRE.
Itwas 1: 80 O'Clock in the morning when
Miss Brown was aroused by the smell Of
smoke and found that her room was filled
with it almost TO suffocation- a rudy glare
came from the rear OF the house
The young lady Immediately aroused her
brother and it was seen at that time ttat
the whole of the rear of the dwelling was
in flames. They FASTENED to their father 5
room and finally succeeded in awakening
him.
Mr. Brown is totally unable TO walk and
the brave young folks carried him down
stairs through binding smoke and awJse
Mrs Brown on the way. Every member
of the household was compelled to make
his or her escape in night clothes, and by
the time they had reached the door the
whole house was too firmly in the grasp
of the flames for anyone 10 dare to re-
enter the door
Meanwhile the ueighbOrs had been
aroused and all OF them were fastening TO
the scene Mr. Brown was carried 10 the
home of a Ieighbor, MI Reed, and the
others of the family sought Shelter from
the keen weather.
The house by this time was completely
wrapped in flames, and with the poor
facilities at hand the hard battle Of the
neighbors was OF little avail.
Entrance was once made into the parlOr
through a window and two or three fam
iIy pictures were saved. Beyond this, The
house and it's entire contents, including
the wardrobes of all the family, were a
/ complete loss.
The morning times., 1896-12-21
This Pocketbook 4sc.

In Seal, Alligator and
Monkey Grain, with Ster-
ling Silver Trimmings.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-01-24

RANCID BUTTER.-One of the prin-
cipal causes of butter becoming rancid
is the buttermilk contained in it. If
butter be churned until compacted, no
amount of washing will rid it of all the
milk. 1t is, therefore, important that
churning cease while the butter is in
granulated state. 1t can then be
washed comparatively free of butter
milk. 1t is good plan to draw off the
buttermilk and fill in sufficient cold
water to float the granules, and agitate
it slightly and draw off. Repeat until
the water is no longer discolored. 1t
is we'll to salt the butter slightly before
beginning to wash it, as it will aid the
operation. Some suppose that all the
butter will not be separated from the
cream if the churning be stopped when
the butter is yet in granular state,
but if the milk drawn off be re-churn-
ed it will be found to yield nothing.
Butter treated in this way will require
only sufficient working to thoroughly
distribute the salt, and thus the "grain"
of the butter is preserved and its
keeping qualities much improved
Prairie Farmer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-01-24
$4,000


The ten jewels are all perfect specimens Of
their kind. The first four are cut exactly alike.
The pear shaped pearls arc similar in size and
shape, as are also the egg pearls. The canary
diamond is oblong and the topaz unexcelled.
The lot are contained in red Russia leather
case by inches in size, lined with black sat
in. Each jewel fits in special depression and
Is held in place by gold wire clasp.
The case has the name mitchell" in gold
letters across the band which straps around it
This was all, no name being signed.
Mr.. Barnes regretted this last fact, but
felt that he held most important pa
per in his hand, since it seemed to be
corroborative of the woman's statement
that she had lost lot of unset jewels.
1t was of great value to have SO minute
a description of the stolen gems. Fold
ing the paper carefully, he placed it III
his wallet, and then returned to the vi
cinity of the corpse.
Looking closely at the cut in the
neck, the detective determined that the
assassin had used all ordinary pocket
knife, for the wound was neither deep
nor long. 1t severed the jugular vein,
which seemed to have been the aim OF
the murderer 1t was from this circum
stance that the detective decided that
the woman had been attacked as she
slept. This aroused the question, Did
the murderer have the meals uf enter
ing the house without attracting atten
tion?' Either he must have had a night
key, or else some one must have admit
ted him. Mr.. Barnes started as the
thought required to him that Wilson
had seen Mr.. Mitchell enter the house
some time before the scream was heard
and depart some time after Was this
the woman who had accompanied him
to the theater? If so, how could she
have retired and fallen asleep so quick
ly? Evidently further light must be
thrown upon this aspect Of the case.
While meditating the detectives eye
roamed about the room, and finally rest
ed upon shining object which lay Oh
the floor near the trunk. A ray Of light
from the front window just reached 1t
and made it glitter. Mr. Barnes looked
at it for some moments mechanically,
STOPPING presently to pick it up, with
little thought Of what he did. He had
scarcely examined it, however, before a
CLEAN of triumph glistened in bis eye
He held in his hand button, which
was cut cameo, upon which was carved
the profile head of woman, beneath
-k:ckk appeared the name Juliet. "
TO BE CONTINUED.