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The evening times., 1896-02-25
BODICE, BLOUSE. AND WAIST.

"HERE are velvet bodioes galore this
season, but the newest is given an
added air ofelesance by the addition
OF q lace collar.
The collar is of Lear lace. and In
stead Of ofencircling theneck, is fastened to the
bodice just above the shoulder seam, SO
that 1t ans wcrs the purpose of an cpaulette
as well as 4 collar. A lace waist band, a
lace bow at the neck and deep lace frlls,
finishing the sleeves, complete the bodice.
o.
AN idea which will find favor with
aesthetics is the making OF blouse waists
from the enormous silk handerkcbiefs so
much used abroad and SO little known In
this country. The bandkerchiefs are about
three-quarters OF yari square; the border
Is wide and usually of some rather strong
but pretty color, while the center is COW
cred with a fine palm leaf' pattern,
which is so effective In any an-over design.
90
AN exceedingly odd and attractive waist
for evening wear is of white brocaded silk
and @ delicate yellow chiffon. The chiffon
is gathered to form the collar, vest and
yoke. Pretty shoulder pieces OF the silk,
slashed and embroidered with gold thread,
make a Charming framework for the soft,
delicate chiffon. Sleeves to the elbow, as
have most OF the eveniag waists
His Privilege.
The evening times., 1896-02-25
CLARK'S
HELPFUL HINTS.
7a4-7ae I'll, st.

HT HEN fish Is boiled save some
mi OF the water it. was cooked In
wv TO make the sauce for it. This
water may also serve for a fish
soup.
AT ANY time when the cook requires
the white of an egg and not the yolk, break
the shell carefully AMI drop the untouched
yoik into 4 cup OF cold water. Here it will
keep for several days If necessary, to be
used when required.
o.
Use A SPONGE in cleaning paint In
preference to a cloth. II saves time, and
satisfactory.
DURING the cold weather use alcohol to
windows from freezing and also give them
q glistening polish.
THERE should be at all times and all
seasons free current of air in the pantry.
The window may be opened on crack
and a piece of flannel nailed along the
frame and then nailed 10 the lower sash.
o.
A SEhI pfctIy cOloflnS fof kitcucn WdiiS
is the pink shade obtained by dissolyins in
water and then adding enough TO permanga-
nate OF potash to give 1t the desired color.
Apply with u whitewash brush. 1t looks
well and is cheap.
o.
1T Is economical to buy winter vegetables.
such as potatoes. carrots and turnips, in
large quantities. if you have the proper place
TO keep them in; otherwise. it is folly. All
such will keep for an almost Indefinite time
IL packed in Il box and covered with sand.
LEMON juice, swectened with loaf or
crushed sugar, will relieve q cough.
FOR feverishness and an unnatural thirst
soften lemon by rolling on hard surface.
cut off the top. add sugar and work 1t down
into the lemon with fork, then suck it
slowly.
DOORS and furniture easily become finger
marked. Try rubbing them with chamois
leather mois,ened with cold water, and then
polish with mixture composed OF two
mn rts sweet oil pt ope M ri of ttIrDentiDe.
The evening times., 1896-02-25

Mrs. J. Morrison Slarrow, No. 1112 E
street southeast. will be at home informally
Wednesday, February 26, from to 5.
The evening times., 1896-02-25

Early Morning Blaze In Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, Feb. 25.-The store fix
lures and refrigerator mandatory OF P.
P. Steel. at Nos. 914, 916, and 919
Girard avenue, was damaged by fire this
morning to the extent of $15, 1000. The
loss is covered by insurance. The origin is
not known.
The evening times., 1896-02-25

This evening bodice is built OF peach
colored satin and purple velvet. IL is
exceedingly stylish for one whose shoulders
are plump enough 10 stand the severe line.
The sleeves are slashed up to the slIoul-
der OH the inside. showing the arm. The
satin droops slightly over a crush belt OF
velvet. seSIsS7Mt
The evening times., 1896-02-25
cRITTENToN NURSERY TEA.

Miss Rae Burnstine is visiting friends il
Baltimore.
The evening times., 1896-02-25
FOR LENTEN WEAR.

Many OF the new spring jackets will be
made with velvet vest. A novelty which
has just reached town is made OF dove
The evening times., 1896-02-25
Fresh Laid Eees.

trouble b TO ges fresh oasA We iook after
that Our Fancy Eggs are put mp In ons dozen
patent pocket boxes, and every ogg IS guaran.
iced fresA. The price b no higher than others
ssk fer inferior qualifiaA
WILKINS & COMPANY.
Square Marble sad Glss ssaAaA
Center HAxkok sss -
The evening times., 1896-02-25
FINE SEWING.
Cause to Fear That This Domestic
Art Is Growing Obsolete.

" HERE Is q real danger that fine
sewing will BECOME one OF The lost
arts, and that il wilibe with women
as with hen. only those whose sole
profession It is can hsndiiy hold
a needle. As women grow more and more
like men in their attachments and profcs-
sions, this may he anccessity of the change.
Ready made clothing, and even meDding
and darning, doDe in the shops. help all
this along, as well astbc nIuitifurious other
The evening times., 1896-02-25
KINc.s PAIAcl
Specials
for Tuesday,.

wc call attention to the following Iow-priced
Items, specially cus for ono day only Don't
fail to attend tho showing OF anti-Spring Novob
ties In Millinery.
The evening times., 1896-02-25

The living pictures" arranged by GER
tain charitable ladies' for a benefit per-
formance on March IL will no doubt en-
gage the presence of all the prominent
young people in society.
Those who have been hoping for a skating
carnival and planning a nicareme festival
at the rink will be disappointed, but no
doubt will yield their dearest wish grace
fully.
The evening times., 1896-02-25
Vests.

Ribbed Vests and Pants, fleece
lined, pearl buttons. regular 39c.
quality, at. =. =. :. =. =. :. =.
One lot OF Muslin Drawers, wide
hem tucks above, excellent cotton,
regular 25c. quality, at.... ......
The evening times., 1896-02-25
Handkerchiefs.

Fifty dozen Ladies' Colored Bor-
dcred Handkerchiefs, regular 12 1-2c.
quality, at. =. =. :. :. :. :. :. =. {
The evening times., 1896-02-25
Hls Privilege.

This Is leap year. you know" sak
Miss Oldnn. "and--"
The young man lsaped.-Judss.
The evening times., 1896-02-25
Drawer Bodices,

One lot OF Children's Jean Draw
er Waists. with two rows OF patent
buttons. reinforced, regular 50c.
quality. at.... 80. .... =. .. ..
The evening times., 1896-02-25
IN The WORLD OF SOCIETY
Chevy Chase Event Satur day Next
Promises Much to Fashionables.
Athletic Sports Will Engage the
Young FoIks-Sayings and Do
iIgs of the Day.

The tea to be given at Chevy Chase
Saturday evening next is looked forward
10 by society as one OF the very pleas
diversions OF Lent. The ballroom will be
decorated prettfly and music will be fur
nished for the dancers.
Gests will ride. drive OF wheel to the
rendezvous, feeling Justified in any amount
Of JOliity after a week OF piety and prayer.
The evening times., 1896-02-25
AtCLARK'S.

We have a large lot of very
fine Novelty Brilliantine
Skirts, lined all through and
very wide. They are fully
worth SO. Our price,
The evening times., 1896-02-25

1If HEN fish is boiled save some
lAI OF the water it was cooked In
wv to make the sauce for it. This
Il water may also serve for fish
soup.
The evening times., 1896-02-25
NeckWear.

Elegant assortment of Persian Col
lars, all silk band, crushed, with
large bows in back. regular 75c-
quality, at. :. :. :. =. .. :. =. =. sc
The evening times., 1896-02-25
Belts.

Latest assortment OF Gold Tinsel
and Silver Belts, regular soc. quail
ity, at.... :. :. :. :. :. :. :. 2,
The evening times., 1896-02-25

DOORS and furniture easily become finger
marked. Try rubbing them with chamois
leather mois,ened with cold water. and then
polish with mixture composed OF two
parts of sweet oil and one part OF turpentine.
The evening times., 1896-02-25

SARAH ORNE JEwETT lives in an
ideally lovely home In Berwick, Me. 1t is
q colonial house, with old mahogany fur
nishiBss, huge tile firepiaCes, old silver,
china and glass, and quaint pieces of brio
a-brac. such as seafaring men OF long ago
used to bring home from foreign lands.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-08-08
THERE'S 4 BEAUTIFUL HONE


There's beautiful home, which bv
faith can SEQ :.
Where the flowers perennial bloom
Those whom love foDdest are waiting
tor me sass1 ~7"'rSr1'' -"' 60 49,.
Where the breezes bring sweetest per,
fum'' e.
Yet In lonely and sad at the twilight'r
still hour,
lis the same in the darkness or CHI
| could find some relief in my stumble
so sweet,
But I've no one to kis, me good night
There's home far away on the noun.
tains of light.
qesa home for the pure and the best
Where the weary and worn in gar
ments OF white
Shall be ever, yes ever at est. T.
Yet I'm lonely and sud at the twilights
still hour:
is the same in the darkness or light.
could find some relief in my sIumber
so sweet,
But I'VE no one to kiss me good night.
there's home where the light shall
never grow dim,
And the sons there shall, never grow
old,
And the pleasures of home are conferred
in Him,
Who alone can in ages unfold
Dut I'm lonely and sad at the twi.
lights still hour;
lis the same In the darkness or light
l could find some relief in nv slumber
80 sweet,
But I've no one TO kiss me good night.
&C. S. N.
Shreveport, La.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-08-08
Rarsor)al.


Miss oa'lle he'' 'e'' SATURDAY W
'''''7 "" W. " '''' '
Misses 0a''le ana Myra ''hoocS' al
ter several weeks visit 10 'h''' sister
IN Nt'ahtt' va" FeCo'o'" "o''o
~ .''''''
Miss Myra Woodward is visiting
'rI'hd' ~ ana near " a9N"h' 'oA'
Miss Mary FInncy returned Monday
after oo extended visit IN hongylcw,
rex
NJ. l. e. Stephnns, Of Baton 'RoIgo
rcuroscntinU the State University and
Normal school, is in our city and his
many friends are delighted 10 see
him
Mr.. stephens was member OF the
Normal School IA ulty last year and
was The successful competitor Tor the
,'''' SEMINAR ''''p . I've" "' VIC N'"
VI o"''e''''y'
Miss Vivian Foreman, Of Baton
''''S'' '''V = ''' ''"s W. V "o"o'"'
" '''' que " III W WV S"o'' VI '''''
''' '" '''''''''
Miss Lotus Robinson, of Red River,
"'' '''" ''''V'"S |" o'' Guy '"'' "eoN'
Miss Lula Soape returned Friday
alter pleasant sCayat huston Chau
qua.
Mr.. Percy +. Weeks, of Monroe.
spent several days this week with reIa-
lives.
Miss Alice Martin is spending
awhile on Red river.
Or, and Mrs ). +. Scott left Thurs
Gay morning Tor "aukeshau, where
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-08-08

The gay and vivacious world Of 80.
Oisty y taA3iug loug needed ras,,
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-08-08
Hay Piide.

Thursday evening some of the YOUNG
people OF our city enjoyed hay ride
Two wagon loads of merry.makers
made the air ring with the sound Of
their glad voices,
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-08-08

Assuming the iut.r>. w nj Washing.
II City, OF Nj. 3. g. Hicks, OF the
ok Cu.npohy. inl'i1 ~ >bmvepnrt
va. r'' report 4, ~ viii II h. IL :, I'D.
y II. l. N..". %. h" views ID
re al, he l:5ses CT utt who favor
'e v"r.
The IGNOlANr WHO have made
IL ~ v Of IT, uu".iio
TIE 20 ~, JAN: Who u.. Il as a
i. ms 80 ~ ,r lt;iA office.
. HE FELLOWS: Who think they can
G ls'i7 yet Gtit tf debt II that policy
c"a'ir wts hin, IL ID another or fourth
q" 5" W. '!,.ruipDrt -" Repnblitmu
no y. I''". 'nr s,N- ID | = III vote for
VI c\'"'"N utj,H taUni .laidur,." | AN
ne i"I". fi,,, Mr.. ijn.k.' standpoint.
Il u 80 TIE i,>l r,, +, ,ias-- possibly
u D -. BE ~ ~ (. II nn am still in
Tue '',"n i'at, 80 nr'Iss Tpxa
Be- I'"' hlrect, opposI'' Mr.. Hicks plat q
y IN ne - IL John anu {, Phi -
V }, III u speach dnrng the campaign
congressional n nors i. Opposition
b" a general aspiring for tn .ntnr honor.
III: Let all re lerals vote, Tor IN gener-
al. and all priyat's Vote for me-" winch
was done in sufficient numbrr. for the
hon. John 'Ailen "a privatr) Of Missi--
slppi to defeat his opp me Ga generaD.
by an overwhelming IN .iority. Moral:
Let all gOldbug or Mckinley ntp
trade with Mr.. >. Il. H'ck. aud all silver,
or Teller, or Boise, or baud D..n trade
with me. will see Mckinley ia sheet
before ] will vote for hIm.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-08-08

drouth caused considerable deteriorl-
alton IN cotton, forcing It to maturl-
ty; much shedding of bolls reported,
and opening rapidly in south. Early
corn safe; late corn and tobacco fired.
Crops improved in northeastern and
western portions.
Tennessee - Excessive sunshine
and dryness favored haying, blowing
and tinishishiug,snd promoted matur-
ing OF crops. Early corn safe; fine
crop;'at' is inferior. Tobacco generally
hne but worms numerous. Serious
drouth in portions of western section
and cotton is shedding rapidly. All
growing crops need rain.
ROBERT E. KERKAM,
L., L. 0. and Section Director,
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-08-08
Hon. w. A. PETER says:

LETTERs FROM JIMrowN is full Of
practical thought on the Ieading issue
OF the hour"
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-08-08
I | t
Died.

The lddeh death of Mrs. Ida Hunt,
beoned wife of Mr.. Feve l., Hunt,
which occurred In Bocrne. Tex was u
shock to her husband and many friends
Mrs. Hunt was on u visit to friends in
Texas and was ia zen i'll on Monday
which resulted in her immediate death.
Death expected is terrible blow, but
sudden rs this, Is amos greater
than human forces can bear
To the. beroaved an de = olate hus
band and four motherless little chill
dren, we extend our deepes, sympathy
aud conSols tious
Oils al Raodsp,
.Adeep green emerald i, now the
rage In gems.
Yellew Is the color OF the season and
happy the blonde whose complexion
will stand it, .1a
A new color com Jination is lettuce
green and corn color, especially
adapted.
The young Duchess of Marlborough
Is initiating her American forefathers
and conquering England. Even the
Queen. who does not adore American
women. has succumbed TO the gentls
charm OF lovely Consuelo and garlands
OF praises fall iron all sides at her
feet. -
Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt is exceed.
ingly fond OF watches and has quite
collection OF dainty time pieces. One
Is shaped like guitar, another ike a
tulip, third bears the form of q mi a.
lure arm.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-08-08
CbauIouqua.

Events at Chautauqua are drawing to
a close. The chief attractio IS are be-
ing over and the excessive drouth be-
co uing more serious I he session Of
this season will close one week earlier
than was expected.
Despite the dust and heat this has
been a very delightful season. The in
tellectual and social attractions have
been more attractive than ever before
and every visitor had q most pleasant
time. Mrs. Williams an Prof. G.. f..
Byrd and their attentive assistants
have the CRATE thanks Of all for the
courteous treatment and pleasant &C,
commodations afforded tt en- and their
praises cannot be too loud in high
plane OF educational lines to which
they have raised this educational feu-
OF our State.
Weare proud Of Chautauqua, proud
'of their successes. May the people of
this community and of the State at
arge. aid and further the advancement
OF this wo thy institution, help it to
grow, encourage every effort, assist
1he managers in every proposed ad-
vantage and by so doing they will lift
the educational advantages from the
mires and We will at last be proud of
the educational achievements Of our
State.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-08-08
Letters FROM Unknown
By WILLIAM DANA WILCOX.


pupos Chicago
taking his old mtown These tell
of Jmtown by
all which faithfully
dozen outline after the order Of "C and with what Ii
81 vel ok--Li cRokP Press. ~ .'a1i
"Lette Jimown book published Charles II.
Kerr Co, Sc Fifth A Chicago Ill., which reached
Its contain knockdown place gold policy
ridiculous thanking
welcome little book-Ouy
"Lters from mown question plainly that
the simple minded thoroughly comprehend the theories advocated h
written
Of free conage.-7exas/ udetendeml
1thand the money question mastery and In snA
interesting every The the letters visits hta
old home country his health He describes chum the
lived mtovn
village He yield prices grain compared with former and
such change PoeA
meetings held and he the speakers Tariff gold contraction
each
give argument support position The book well wsa
seemingly forth by the sharks 70 d.
people, should be every reform ibrarShd Hammer Mead
vile, Pa.
Price IS cents, postpaid. Address this office I,
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-08-08
.Nolbsr Tabe lbs WbseI H@ey'
o. Susao's Story q p.b.DuIa.

The following veJ5es, clipped from
ahe Picayunc, are from the pen OF Miss
Ida Cole, Il bright bright New Orleans
girl are strictly up to date IN SOntl
ment:
o mothar take the wheel ava, and
put it out Of sight,
For am heavy hearted aud care not
to spin tonight.
Come nearer. noarcr yet have Il story
for your ear,
SO come and set beside, come listen,
mother dear,
You heard the village bells tonight,
bis wedding bells they were,
And Mabel Is the happy bride, and !
am lonely here
A year 49,. pe-night mind he took me
on, - ride,
And As We spun on happy he sought me
for his bride.
When Mabel came among lis her wheel
wa fair 10 see
What wonders was 1t mother, he called
no more for me.
When first he went t. ride with her
gay bIoomers shielded near
This won his admiration-co nId she
hclp it. mother dear?
And afterwards when on the street
awhccIing we did meet,
OF course SIN led and nodded and they
guessed not my defeat.
. why instead Of skirts dcmure did |
not boomers wear?
But, mother, take the wheel away, to
ride cannot bear
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-08-08
ioJUDGE j. r. WATKINS,

Desr Judge! The people of this
parish think great deal of you. b, t
zoundssfrlend. you went to AIexsn-
di'a IN mighty bad company recently
POLITICALLY speaking). Why Judge,
didn't you know that sthe Jimmies
don't RIM things in Caddo any long.
err Why sir, they amt in it.n
Ripans Tabules assist digestion.
Ripsns Tahulea
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-08-08
W 7. WILLIS,
Stock Dealer.

Buys and sells stock and beef cattle
Highest price paid for cattle O eithe,
class and those wanting stock for kill
ing can always get the best by calling
on or addressing me. All orders left
at THE PROGRESS office will receive
prompt attention.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-08-08

Price IS cents, postpaid. Address this office.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-08-08

Tbs heated term, the dust, the
drouth, are all conducive to this retire
ment, and while it is hard on the social
news department of this paper, we
think our society people deserve their
retirement.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-11-29

[ lete is sure she is strong enough to bear
the effort with impunity.
Ii you have the opportunity rowing is
an excellent form of exercise, provide ed
you do not row such distance from the
shore that you grow tired and then tern
back. You will then have to return an
bausted. Otherwise rowing is a most
healthful form of exercise.
Under proper restrictions there is no
more healthiul form of sport than swim
ming. For one who is not strong care
should be taken that the water is not too
cold. The human constitution is exceed
ingly pesuliar about such matters, for
have known an instance where a young
man who had not entirely recovered from
siege of typhoid fever could plunge into
an ice-cold bath, while champion athlete
stood on the brink unwilling to do the
same, well knowing that it would chill
him to the bone and reduce his tempera-
ture to degree that would be unheaIthfuI IL
PERSONS build, temperamensand habit
have great deal TO do with SUCH mat
tiers, and say unhesitatingly if persons
shrink from the plunge, Let them have
their own way.
Salt water is very invigorating, to say
nothing of the salt air, the run on the
beach untrammeled bye cloud of skirts,
and the exertion of the muscles of the
arms and legs while swimming, or even
attempting to swim. 1t is well-known
fact that one must be exceedingly careful
about catching cold if bathing in fresh
water. but ieis rare thing to be troubled
that way, after salt bath.
In my next letter we will discuss more
advanced routine for those who ARE some-
what more robust than those whom we
have been speaking to, or who have at
tanned that condition by following these
eprecepts. GEORGE d. BAIRD
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-11-29

! begin in the infant classroom is faithfully
continued through adult life. pessi-
mistlc philosopher has recently advanced
the theory that we are less intelligent
and thoughtful race because of our hav-
ing learned to read ard write. Unques-
tionably this is the view of an extremist,
but there can be no question but that our
modern making OF books, so far as the
mere mechanical results are concerneu,
is bad thing for the eyes. No one can
compare page of any ordinary modern
book with a page of an old black-letter
volume without perceiving how little wis
dom the centuries have brought US in this
regard. The honest black letter is easy
to read. The long will puzzle the tyro
for few minutes, but once the eye has
learned to recognize it the page is seen at
glance. Those first-printed books were
the best in point of utility as we'll as of
beauty, and our modern book makers give
us nothing so beautiful. There were no
subtilities about those first movable types,
but the letters were beautiful in form,
and the eyes took them in at glance.
This is not possible with our modern
types with their fine lines and contrasts
OF light and dark.
in this regard. 1 have before me several
books designed for young children, yet
printed in types calculated to try and
strain strongy well-developed eyes. Now,
it should be borne in mind that chlldren's
eyes are no more m ature and strong than
are their bones and muscles. Books
printed for the m should be adapted to the
requirements of their eyes, as we'll as to
,,,,&~ - 81.
should be printed in plain, black letters
with no attempt at hair lines or decora-
ton, and should be on unglazed paper.
The introduction OF the ubiquitous halt
tone illustrations into our schoolbooKs has
been bad thing in many ways. They re-
quire smooth. shiny paper, just the thing
on which books designed for growing eyes
should not be printed.
Some of our more recent attempts at
bookmaking have aimed at improved de-
signs in type faces. Notable are the efforts
in this direction of the books that have
come from William Morris famous Kelm.
scott Press. Some of these have been adj
mirabe and worthy of imitation for their
clear. beautiful print. The Jensen type,
so popular among certain of the faddists
OF the hour. is hideous, irritating, eye
and nerve trying thing; and the De Winnie
letter, in which the Century Magazine is
now printed, is but little better. In fact,
we have nothing so beautiful as the old
Roman block letter, save few books of
recent date printed in Romanesque letter,
to which certain Eastern and English en-
thusiasts are seeking to educate the pub
lie. Before we are quite blind we ought
to make some effort to go back in the
direction of the bIack-letter books, at least
in printing pages for the children.
PENELOPE PowELsoN.