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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-31
SHIP CANAL Is 4 FAILURE.
Ma nche>ter Project Has Not Met With
the Grent Success EXpeCfed

That the Manchester ship canal has not
So far net with the great success pre-
dicted at the time of its opening is indi-
Gated in Il report to !he state Department
from William F. GriuuelI, United States
consul at Manchester.
Il regret to report" says Mr.. GrinneIi.
that only the small 'Cross-Channer boats
voyaging between countries contiguous TO
this carry fun cargGes. The ship canal
mana cement held meetings and addressed
circulars to ship owners and charter par
ties trading with the Levant and the far
east. as India, China and the straits offer
ing some advantages and making conCeS-
siOns i'll several directions to induce large
vessels in that trade 10 come up the canal
to Manchester to obtain cargo.
THE result has been very disappointing
The few vessels which were sent up could
only obtain portion OF a cargo and were
obliged to 20 elsewhere to complete the
lading. About the same result attended the
South American shipments.
Although last year merchandise was
sent To the United states to the declared
value of Sl4.156. Ala. yet not one pack
age. l believe. has been shipped direct to
New York or other port since the canal
opened on January l, 1894.
Distinctly favorable opportunities have
recently occurred for such shipment. Two
freight steamers obliged by their char
ters-icft here. one for New York direct
in November last. The other via Hampton
Roads in December. Each sailed hither-in
ballast. | was informed by the captain "f
one that every practicable effort was made
to obtain freight. offers to take it 20 per
cent below current rates being given. IL
delay sailing still further, etc, but all in
vain. for both left in sand and water
ball1 st
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-31
The Gift TO Dress Wen.

An English writer graphically describes
the women I'VE all know one or two
who are helpless in The matter of dress.
They lack the sixth sense, she says. that
ena bles the gifted or her sex 10 tell in an
instant the shape, color, and design they
must choose from a heterogeneous mass of
materials and millinery. DO you think
this suits the. Maria?" a woman Will say
in pathetic appeal 10 a friend or relative.
-" Maria as often as not Gasno opinion worth
hearing. but she answers Yes or No"
as the case may by, Influenced by prcju-
dice, by old-fashioned ideas or personal
dislike for Il certain color, Ignoring the cs-
scnce Of the maItcr-namely,t the question as
10 whether or not theartiCle suits her friend
and. indeed, is incapable OF deciding. Il
shouldn't have that she says. Il do not
like red" or .'Oh. tdkc that, Ny sstcr-in-
law had bonnet just like it and everyone
admired it, But what is sauce for one
goose is not net essarls SINCE for another.
'Maria's" victim is, 4 sort OF wel.-nean-
ing woman waols pTlatied 10 buy things
however hideous. because they are the
fashion. Her kind sometimes wrestle feebly
with the teinpter, but IL is easy. by the aid
of little decision OF manner. To talk them
into anything. They accept the dictum Of
every shoprnan. without bringing inielli-
gence to bear on it. forgetting that their
advisers are there for the sole purpose OF
making them buy.
Such women are led 70 wear purple wells,
green wells cornrlower blue wells, red wells
and similar monstrosities that manufac-
turers create and place upon the market.
apparently out OF malice. Fashionable
or not, an intelligent person will not risk
making herself look a guy to oblige a
salesman.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-31
THE CATCH-ALL.

f1oIET wells are not becoming.
~ PLAIN black is worn only by
" elderly ladies.
MIXED rough goods make smart tailor
gowns.
WITH the hustle greater lengths in skirts
is necessary.
ROSE and white is much seen in fashona-
bic bedrooms.
A DOLLAR bin doesn't go very far ri the
swell confectionerS'.
BICYCLE trips for spring and summer are
already being planned.
o.
LACED shoes are not worn by the wo-
man whose time is precious.
~
HATS seem to grow larger and larger,
while bOnncts will soon be out OF sight.
%
A MOST pronounced feature of the hall
rooms this winter is the ubiquitous aigrette
worn. it is safe to say, 10y ninety-nine wo-
men out OF a hundred.
BIG hats are plentiful i'll the winters
millinery. and they are sure to impress by
their size and richness, but the out-and-Out
wonders of headgear are really in the small
sizes.
THE Marie AntOinctte craze seems already
departing. Routes recent importatiops
show a decided leaning toward the Henry
w. period, with ruffs and padded hips.
o.
A PRETTY new fash ion, which has been
shown on several OF the lately imported
evening dresses, is a dccp, square woke.
cut round on the neck. the yoke being made
of different material from the rest of the
gown.
o.
A VERY pretty gown is of brown boucle
capucine. with a bodice of brown velvet;
over this is frontict of brown satin. con-
sisting or box plait in the center, edged
with rufflc 70 brown gauZo and two plaits
on either side.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-31
ENDORSE SEwELL'S BILLS.
Retired Enlisted Men Meet to Urge
lis PMssMge by Congress.

Its Passage by Congress.
There was a large gathering OF retired
non commissioned officers and privates
OF the United States Navy and Marine Corps
today at No. S2T Seventh street.
The meeting was for The purpose OF
cffecting a national organization to advo-
cate the passage of certain bills in Congress
in their behalf.
When a non-comnisSioued officer or pri-
vate in I'm Gle Sans service has served thirty
years he is retired on thrce-quartcrs pay.
The organization effected this morning was
10 elect an executive committee TO urge
npon Congress the passage OF Senator Sew
els bill, providing for an increase OF 81 90
on the thrce-quarters pay.
The original bill OF retirement provides
i'm addition To the three-quarters pay what Is
known as allow anccs. The War Department
has always held that allowances do not
Include Communication OF quarters and incl
etc. Senator Sewelrs bill. providing for
the 81 so increase is supposed TO cover this
allowance.
Max Hassenback, who has been veryacttve
for the men. said this morning that the
passage OF the bill would mean au increase
OF only $40, 900 per annuni, and about an
increase OF $50 per man. Their present
average allowance is about $3.50 per year
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-31
DIED.


WARE-Departed this life at her late
residence. No. sos Second street south
west at O'Clock p. m, January 80, 1896,
Mrs. Rose Ware. beloved wife OF Reuben
Ware and mother OF Emma. Betty, Henry
and Harry Ware.
Funeral services at the Zion Baptist
Church. F street, between Third and Four
and-a half streets southwest. Sunday, Feb
ruary 2. at I O'Clock. Friends invited.
Now she has gone and left us
A mother So dear has been.
And often taught us how to live
And shun the path of sin.
HER CHILDREN.
McGREGoR-On the 30th instant, Ray
moDd A. J.. son OF John and Gcnevieve
johnson McGrcgor, aged nine years, eight
months. three days.
Funeral from the residence OF his parents.
1246 Maryland avenue northeast. Friday,
January 81.
The many friends of Mrs. Sadie n. Proc
tor, who for a number OF years has been
connected with the Enrich Hotel. will be
panied to learn OF her rather sudden de-
mise, after a brief illness, at Ereedman's
Hospital, January 80, 1896. Funeral SER
vices will he held Sunday. February .,
1896, at 2 o'cloUk,at DIR. Newbrey's church.
Twenty-third and l. streets no rtawest.
Friends aud relatives earnestly requested
TO attend.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-31

ia Touchc Hancock. in New York World.
They come to WOO me. for they say
'Tis leap year-they must have their day
There's Laura. tall as any tree,
Il don't know what she sees in neil
And Lady Jane, from lsritain's shore,
q must confess she's quite boren
And Anne. with grace in every motion,
(She loves me with n deep devotion!D
And Maud, who 'broiders stools for fairs,
(She gives herself such simp'ring airsn
And Flora, who quito dotes on Handel,
fAnd is n graduate in soandalI
And Josephine. immersed in books,
(She's not a beauty in her looks!l
And hall a hundred more or less,
who think OF money and OF dressD
But I'm very knowing eli,
And keep my comforts I'm myself.
Leap year or nOt-yo,,nS or old
III take no wife for love or goidt
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-31
THEY
9|Ae s S
THE GIDDY GARTER
1t Spnrkles With Geld AMI the Gems
of Many Lands.

of Many Lands.
"HE end-or- the-eentnry girl does not
Wv wish the contour OF her limb spoiled
by tigh,-ritting strap about it.
and the garter is. therefore, worn
merely as an ornament.
But. I hear YOU say, n loose garter will
slip down and drag the stocking with 1T.
True, IL the garter Is not fastened TO
the stocking and the whole held In pia ce
by n supporter. The garter represents
capital the supporter, labor.
That the supporter does the work does
not necessarily imply that it has no beau
ties. For nothing could be more dainty than
the satin Wristbands, in pink, blue. white.
yellow or black, that rasten them around
The list. Don't wear supporters without
"A waistband. Some are arranged without,
to rasien on the corset, but what a demon
aliZing effect they have upon it. Two coarse
spots appear very shortly, due to the drag
ging down tendency, and the corset Is ruined
The supporter itself should he OF SILK
elastic to match the waistband; silver
buckle where the double strap joins the
upper part. and loops OF baby ribbon fall
ing beneath 1t, add beautirying touches.
SO much for labor.
The capital represented in many carriers
would make a miser weep. Some are
made OF silk elastic, through which gold
thread runs, until it looks like cloth of
gold more than aught else. Such a garter
was lined with white satin, and on one
side loops OF white ribbon hung from a
dianIond-inibcdded Clasp.
Immense rosettes OF lace minglc with
lace OF Knockers on some limbs, and large
nedailons form the Centerpieces. Others
have buckles OF Colonial gold. Many are
made OF ribbon-in fantastic colors for the
sporty girl. matching the supporters for
the modest maids.
One garter has, instead Of buckle or
clasp. a tiny change purse, where its
wearer carries her money. Her garter is
ofttimes most valuable, and always most
CONVEX lent, since its money value can
be made of use 10 the wearer at any time.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-31
Complexion Hints.

Avoid cosmetics.
Deal gingerly with lotions.
Steam the face oncea fortnight.
Avoid pastry, sweets and greasy foods.
Massage the skin FOR five or ten minutes
every evening.
Never go out Immediately after washing
the face in warm water
Use few drops OF benZoine i'll the water
in which the face is washed to tighten and
whten the skin.
Avoid alcoholic st'mulants if you wish to
avoid becoming .'beefy'' in line, aud avoid
tea and coffee II you would escape wrinkles.
Use cold cream to remove dust and Crime,
rubbing it into the face and removing it
with soft cloth. Then wash the grease
off in warm water
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-31
UGLINESS TRANSFORMED.
Rachel, the Great Actress, Made the
world Think Her Lovely.

Rachel, the Great Actress, Made the
World Think Her Lovely.
~ fOU who ere telling me about my
ID " beauty have no conception how
ugly was at the beginning said
Rachel one night at dinner at
Morny's. IT who had to play
tragedy had an absolutely comic face. IL
would have made you roar with laughter
to see my square forehead, crooked nose.
rcrrety eyes and grinning mouth. l leave
YOU to imagine the rest. My father TOOK
me to the Louvre one day. l was not
greatly Impressed with the pictures, not
even with the tragic scenes OF David, TO
which he drew my attention over and over
again. But the moment | got among the
statues became an altered being. Thought
IL was very beautiful 10 be beautiful.
came away feeling several inches taller,
and with "A kind of fictitious dignity man
aged to transform gradually into a natural
graccfulueSs. Next morning l looked
through a book OF cngravings after the
antique. No lesson at the Conscrvatoire
ever proved so useful. My success in APP
pealing to mems eyes 10y my attitudes and
expressions Of antiquity had appealed to
my eyes. / ought TO tell that il
have manage to become ha ndsome
it is because / studied every hour Of my
life to be ugly no longer
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-31
window Glass Factories Resuming.

Pittsburg, Jan. 31.-Thc window glass
factories. idle since January l l, will resume
February 8. Although this date is eight
days later Than that upon which the workers
endeavored to have he factories tarted, they
are satisfied and will return to work. II is
said that the recent meeting OF the window
glass jobbers in New York, at which num-
Der of manufacturers were present, proved
an important factor in influencing the manu-
facturcrs to again start the factories, as a
number OF the largest dealers in the United
States were caught with only a small stock
of glass.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-31
Bana ma Float

SOAK one-half box OF geiatine in one-hair
teacup of Guild water. Boil three-fourths
of a quart Of milk and heapinS coffee
cup of sugar. When boiling dip out enough
hot milk to dissolve the ge,atlnc; then add
this to the other milk; boil ten minutes
When cold, but not stiff, stir in three
bananas broken up with a fork. Put in
cold place or on ice until the next day.
Remove from mold anil serve with whipped
cream OF cream and sugar.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-31
Walnut WATERS.

ONE Gun flour. one cup sugar, one-fourth
Gun butter. one cup walnut meats, one
egg. a pinch of salt. Chop nuts fine, beat
The butter and sugar To cream. ada the
wcll-beaten egg, then flour and STIR IN
The nuts; drop in spoonfuls on buttered
tins and flatteu a little. Bake in moG-
crate oven.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-31
SOLD UMBRELLAS TOO CHEAP.
Chase After Al Colored boy Who Had
More Stolen stuff.

James Moore. oolorcd. apparently fifteen
or sixteen years of age. was arrested by
Officer McCort about noon today
Moore was at the corner of Fifteenth
street and Pennsylvania avenue. trying to
sell n handsome lady's umbrella for 80
cents. When he saw the policeman he started
TO run. 4 cab was standing near by, into
which the officer jumped and gave chase.
Moore was captured near the Arlington He
tel.
Besides the umbrella, he had in his pos
session two Iady's hatpins, one gold ana the
Other silver. He also had derby hat, but
he dropped this in his flight.
McCort did not stop TO pick il up, and n
few moments later pedestrian approprl-
atei IL To his own use. Moore is held at the
First precinct as q suspicious character. and
an effort will be made TO find out where he
obtained the jewelry and other articles.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-31
Orange Charlotte.

JUICE of two oranges and lemon. one
half cup sugar. one tablespoonful gela-
tine. Melt the gelatine in cup of warm
water: add sugar and juice; strain; add
grated yellow rind of one orange pour on
large platter. and when it begins t" set mix
in thoroughly the beaten whites OF three
eggs; pour into mold or serve in glass dlsil.
roughly piled. with whipped cream II
wished.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-31
To Bake IA Hn m ..

SOAK for one hour. wipe dry, spread It
with batter and put it in bake
nan keeping il out Of the gravy. Bakc
five to seven hours. When done remove the
skin and glaze with the following dress
ing: Beat the yolks OF two eggs very light,
spread over the ham. silt over IL fine
cracker crumbs. set in the oven and brown.
Currant Jelly may be used in place oil the
eggs.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-31
sp,phe,,i WIN Cren nj Sauce.

BOIL one-quartcr pound spaghetti twenty
minutes In sailed water; then dip In
cold water to separateit. Make sauce 81
one cup of milk thicl;ened with one table
spoonful each OF flour and butter melted
together: CRATE little cheese in 1t ana
stir in the spaghetti; heat thoroughly and
sevre.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-31
Calves Brains with Eggs.

cold water: remove the membrane.
Cook ten minutes in boiling sailed water.
When cold break i'll small pieces. Stir with
it three eggs well beaten. one tablespoonful
OF milk, butter the size OF walnut. re-
move to the fire and cook till the eggs are
done.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-31
Grnha III Cake.

n AXE one cup each Of raisins. sugar
u and sour cream. Stew raisins till
~ tender and add flour to them; one
- teaspoon each of alispice and cin-
namon. one-half teaspoon soda,
pinch of salt; stir stiff with sifted Graham
flour and bake. An excellent cake. The adj
ditlon Of two eggs makes it better.-Mrs.
N. Il. Cassen in Chicago Record.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-31
IeIlied APPLES.

PARE ard remove c'fres from tart apples,
leaving them whole. Set in earthen bak-
.ng dish and fin cavities with sugar; pour
water about them; cover and bake slowly
ill soft Allow them to cool and Jelly be-
fore serving.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-31
Would Make some People Quake.

The House Committee On Reform in the
Civil Service today ordered a favorable
report on a resolution calling upon the
heads of the executive departments for
list of the employees under them below the
standard of efficiency required The law
requires this report to be made. but 50 Tar
The heads of departments have failed TO
comply with it.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-31

ONE tablespoonful of butter and one OF
flour melted together. one cup boiling
water; stir till smooth; add hair teaspoon
ful OF salt and white pepper 10 taste; add
d tcaspopnful OF capers.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-31
Famous Indian Belle Married.

Denison. Tex. Jan. SIC A. Mauphin.
president of the First National Bank. Ard
more /. T.. and Miss Chickie LAHORE were
married last night at Limestone Gap. I. 7.
The bride is the daughter of Capt. Charles
LAHORE of the Indian police, and is ia
mons Indian belle.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-31

Cards are out announcing the approaching
maria &c of Miss Florence Kidder Robinson,
daughter of Capt. Z. r. Robinson, United
States Marine Corps. to Cyrus s. Radford,
first lieutenant. United States Marine Corps.
The ceremony Willie performed stSt. Johns
Church. February g, athigh noon.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-31
Fresh Laid Eggs.

You cannot improve a nice fresh egg-ths
trouble is TO get fresh ones We look after
that Our Fancy Eggs are put up in one dozen
patent pocket boxes, and every egg is guaran-
iced fresh, The price is no higher than others
ask fo- inferior qualities
WILKINS COMPANY,
squure Marble and Glass Stands.
Center Market
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-31

Miss Bre wster, of T07 Sixth street
northeast, Washington, says: My people
have used Browns Iron Bitters for Maitria,
Stomach and Liver troubles, and il has
never failed to benefit; they think Il the
best medicine they ever tried
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-31

The Charge dAffairs of Argentina and
Nine. Domingucz will give dinner tonight
in honor of the Secretary of State and Mrs.
Olney.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-31

Gen and Mrs Lieber will give a dinner
tonight for Gen. and Mrs Miles.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-04-15
[ AM GUILTY.

It is trite old saying that there can
be no love without jealousy. was pas
sionately attached to my wife and will
freely confess that I was madly jealous
of her, and with good cause it would
seem. One day met her out talking to
a strange man, who moved hastily away
on my approach. She was confused, agi-
tated, and when taxed her with it re-
fused to tell me who he was. His name
was Leeson-that was all she would
say. Constraint and mistrust rose up
between US then, and we babe long
farewell to happiness.
1t came to terrible crisis when one
day, returning home at an unexpected
time. I found him in my house I over
heard part Of their interview, beheld
the passionate kiss of farewell, and wild,
mad, distracted, rushed into the street.
Here Imet Clement Grimston, to whom
poured forth all my wrongs. He said
he knew something Of this man Lesson,
and would take me to little public
house in Rotherhithe, where [ might
meet him and demand an explanation,
but at the same time implored me to do
nothing rash.
All that day stepped my senses in
strong drink, the FOOLS Lethe, wherein
he browns all his troubles I saw Grim
ston again, and at night we went to
Rotherhithe. It was low, horrible den,
and it is strange what one who appeared
a gentleman could be doing there. I
met him, but by this time was SO mad
and blind with drink and with passion
that all that followed is an utter blank
to me.
When at last returned to complete
consciousness. the first faint gray streaks
of morning light were peeping between
the blinds, and lay ON a couch in my
own house. The only other occupant Of
the room was Clement Grimston, who
paced restlessly up and down.
"What is the matter?" I cried, pass
ing my hand over my brow. "What has
happened? All, I remember, dimly.
Where is Adela?"
"She is gone.
"Not with -! Oh, what happened
last night? I can't remember. What a
fool I was to drink like that Tell me,
Crimson, for heavens sake, tell me!'
'Don't you really remember?" he
asked slowly as he gazed down stead
lastly at me.
emo"
"You met Eric Lesson. You had
terrible quarrel. You were so drunk you
seemed unconscious of what you said Or
did. I tried to restrain you. You would
not listen to me, and them
"Then what?" 1 demanded, starting
to my feet.
There was pause. We looked at each
other, stupidity helpless. he with a
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-04-15
Oh, THAT HEARTS MIGHT FOLLOW

Where tho swift winged swallow
Flies his mate may follow,
Over land and over sea,
To the plains where peacefully
Summer reigns with fruit and flower,
Not for days, nor for an hour,
But is always throned there
In the balmy, song filled air.
Where the swift winged swallow
Flies his mate may follow,
Nesting on the selfsame bough,
White with blossoms as with snow.
But when to the unknown land
Land of sleep whose Wondrous strand
Meets sea forever sleeping,
Sea whose waves are only weeping
Thou, my love- hast fled, I follow
Never, never like the swallow.
But amid these fields so sweet,
Where the clover blossoms meet
In maze of splendid flame,
Here, alone, I call thy name,
With an empty echo crying
Back my words and no replying
From the lips loved to kiss.
Loved one, this, and only this
am left alone to grieve,
While the memories never leave
Of the days when we together
Wandered through lifes sunny weather.
Oh, that had wings to follow
Like thy strong wings, happy swallow
But, my heart, take courage now.
Though thy mate hath left the bough
Yet some day, as flies the swallow,
Thou, true heart, thy mate shall follow.
-Brainerd Prescott Emery in Happenchance.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-04-15
Observation.

To behold is not necessarily to OBJ
serve, and the power of comparing and
combining is only to be obtained by
education. 1t is much to be regretted
that habits of exact observation are not
cultivated in our schools. To this def
cheney may be traced much Of the fala-
cious reasoning and the false philos-
ophy which prevail. w. Humboldt.
Nice Man Evidently.
Wiggles-Do you know old Walker?
Waggles-Yes
Wiggles-What sort Of a man is he
anyway?
Waggles-Well, if he wanted to marry
my mother-in-law shouldn't have the
least objection. -Somerville Journal.