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The evening times., 1896-03-12
WHEN THE CLOCK STOPS.

HID YOU EVER try doctoring
clock that wouldn't go with kero.
sene? II not, try it the next time
- your timepiece ceases TO tick.
The effect is admirable, the method
simple If 1t is clock that the oil Will
not injure-of metal, wood, china, or
marbie-place it in n bowl and pour about
Il pint of oil into the back. Place 1t face
downward and let IL stand over night.
Even il the face be OF paper and gets
completely soaked with the oil, 1t will
do no harm The kerosene will evaporate
within few days and leave il perfectly
clean. IT, after this treatment, the clock
will not go, IL is because there is something
radically wrong with it, Some essential
part must be broken.
A little fancy enamel clock given as n
Christmas present two years ago, and which
had never run over six hours at time,
when subjected TO this treatment few
weeks since took to behaving itself like
wel-cOnductcd timepiece.. A French clock
which had not gone for years suddenly took
to keeping time after its kerosene bath.
and Il common little nickel.plated alarm
clock that had apparently served its al
Iotied term. that had lost its glass and be-
come generally battered, started into re-
newcd life and usefulness. The theory IS
very simple, of course. The kerosene cleans
the works and removes any clog OF oil
and dust that may be interfering with the
machinery. lf you have any doubts about
the efficiency of this treatment, try 1t on
an old and inexpensive clock first IL
cannot possibly do any harm. however.
The evening times., 1896-03-12
This PAGE IS PLANNED TO THE HOME CIRCLE
La BELLE WltsxE's GOWNS
A Lucky Young Peeress apd Her Su-
perb Collection OF Gowns.

A Lucky Young Peeress apd Her Su
perb Collection OF Gowns.
TT DAINTY evening gown made in Lon
~ don aud intended for Lady Helen
IN Stewart. the pretty daughter of
Il tlIe Marquis III Londonderry, is of
the palest amber bengaline silk.
The skirt Is hung, in very full plaiis from
the waist. a very broad box plait in front
being held flat ON either side by three large
paste buttons. The bodice has pretty rcvers
of silk edged with sable. turned widely back
from fun bodice Of fine white lace yelling
and ccrisc velvet.
From under u square collar that outlines
the back and falls epauette- wise over the big
puffed sleeves. hangs deep lace flouncc
that blends softly with dark sable trimming.
Bands of the same fur also edge the skirt.
which is made ''all glorious within by
cherry-red satin lining.
But the prettiest dress OF all for the same
lady looks like a rosebud, and should only be
worn by lovely young girl. The skirt is Of
rose-pink silk, tucked from waist to hem
in an entirely original fashion, The plain
pink-silk bodice is veiled with ieafgrecn
chiffon, dra wn into a dainty band OF lea fless
roses that outline the square decollctage. A
crinkicd waist belt OF green satin cucirclcs
the waist. and fastens under spray OF
roses at the back.
Around the neck is worn a tiny ruche Of
pink roses, from which come narrow bands
of green satin fastenings on either side Of
the arms, front and back. and on the top OF
the shoulders. Here they are attached to
narrow shoulder straps OF satin and small
puffy rosettes Of pale pink chiffon. This
dress is lined throughout with green silk
embroidered with gold.
The evening times., 1896-03-12
BEAUTY Martyrs.

VrfOMEN are certainly brave enough
vAI when il comes TO suffering in the
Wv cause of personal beauty. Every
u woman, whatever her opinion OF
beauty in the abstract. seriously
and earnestly desires TO be beautiful her
self and is willing to endure positive phys
icai torture to achieve the desired results.
The one absolute requisite for personal
beauty is a clear, fine complexion, which
wrinkles must not be allowed to disfigure,
And the woman who desires to rid herself
of wrin sles crows-feet, and to generally i'm
prove the condition of her facial cuticle.
must retreat from the world for time.
enter the abode where beauty skin deep, is
manufactured, and submit to n course of
treatment which las Il mere cure FOR dis
ease, would seem appalling-for it literally
means being flaycd alive by acids and cleo
tricity.
When she cmerges with faultless skin
of babyish texture she will then begin the
study of her features, and. if not found sat
isfactory, they, too, in turn. must be doc
torcd. The nose must be Strengthened by
wearing metal mask the mouth made the
proper artistic size by Il surgical operation,
and the eyebrows arcbed To d symmetrical
curve.
The triumph of surgery, however, lies in
the manufacture of the fascinating dimple
and not only is the artificial dimple painful
to acquire, but it is more expensive than a
tailor-gown and spring bonnet combined.
Three hundred dollars is the smallest sum
for which n new and ccquetiish dimple can
be added to the feminine check.
The two greatest difficulties to be encoun-
tered in this remodeling of personal ap-
pearance is the reduction of surplus flesh
for the fat woman and the creating of adj
pose tissue for the lean woman.
The stout woman who wishes to become
graceful and sylph-iike must practice u
strict diet, and undergo series of daily
exercises that will prove pain as well as a
weariness to the flesh; while the substi-
tuting Of vcnus-like proportions for an
emaciated figure is even a more tedious
and difficult task.
The evening times., 1896-03-12
'It IL My Darling's Face"

The enamored swain who protests that
he will wear the image OF the ndored lady
next to his heart is usually considered to
speak a language OF poetry direct from the
boards of the transporting theater. We
learn, however, from an Interview with an
''up-to-datc tatoocr." published in the
Echo, that this was not AWAY SO, and that
"a considerable business is done in Imprint
ing-in two coiors-thc counterfeit pre-.
sentiment" of the chosen fair one Is near to
the heart of her lover as is consistent with
his personal safety. The practice is fo-
mantle one, hut it has its disadvantages.
The face of the lady may fade from an In
constant suitor' = mind. but d can ncverfade
from his skin. Nevertheless, the portrait
of his discarded fair one, indeliblc though
il he, is surely not incapable OF alteration.
The evening times., 1896-03-12

tiops In all sorts of coiors and fabrics. II
you do not buy they think you are mean,
after having made them so much trouble.
And l suppose that you are.
But this is season of odd-coior unties.
and the amateur is advised to press her
nose closely against all windows which are
artistically decorated. By so doing she may
tak kc in and copy effects with trustworthy
seamstress, which otherwise would cost a
fortune.
II woman had not seen such hues in
combination as here are mentioned, she
would think, on hearing this description
that she had experienced Il bad DREAM But
the original frock was lovely. or course,
the gown is for afternoon reception or the
ater wear.
The skirt is of gra yisli white taffcta, with
stripes of dull rose pink and olive green.
And then the coat. Not black, nor pink.
nor olive, but watcr-green. And not silk,
but of face cloth, and embroidered with
narrow black braids and jets: and there are
white silk appliqued dots in the jet centers.
Moreover, there is vest of white silk,
and the coat revers are faced with black
satin and there is Il knot at the throat OF
embroidered white chiffon.
The Tam O'Sbanter of an odd shape is of
white chlffon-covered silk. with frill of
black velvet .and q anornament n ntofrhinestones,
and white aigrettcs. Tie white gloves have
narrow black stitchings.
OF the color of the waist. this water
green" may he described further as the tone
of the ocean when it is at its darkest and
neither blue nor green. but both.
All striped goods appear to be in favor
this spring. If this model In all its rich
ness of fabric and hue is too sumptuous for
practical purposes, the design will serve
for one who desires to combine striped or
necKed and plain fabrics. or figured and
plain silk.
The evening times., 1896-03-12
GRAIN AND CHAPF.

- REEN lamp shades make even wo-
men of norid complexion look like
n cadayers.
IF you desire TO be popular. pre-
tend to see others as they would wish yoI
L, sec them. See them as they are and they
will dcstcst you.
WE are all prisoners and are all SEN
tcnccd to death.
LIFE is ike a little picture surrounded
by an intnlerable deal of margin
%
MEN generally love gold for the evil they
can do with it; seldom for the good
CHINESE grass linenis The newest gown
lining.
EASTER lilies now spread their fra
grancc in the florists shops.
%
WITH the revival OF tight sleeves we may
expect Vatican I,anniers next.
70
CALyE pays particular attention TO the
makeup Of her hands and eyes.
20
THE sign mineral waters hol tidl6eu
does not Indicate that you can drink your
self into inscnsibiiity without paying the
usual little check at the cashiers desk.
IT is much better To use cold coffee on
your growing plants than TO warm 1t up
for your growing family.
JEANNED'A re has now superscdedNapo
leon in popular favor and Maid OF Orleans
iuncheons and teas are the fad.
THE guycst plaisis and most pronounced
checks will be used in separate skirts 10
be worn with plain coIored bodies.
| A FOLDING; stand for the bicycle when
not in use is the latest thins TO appeal to
the purses of wheelmen and wheelwomen
MUCH heart and little brains is almost
as pcrnicious Us much brains and little
heart.
THINKERS a-e the pioneers; they sobefore
to prepare the way for those that are to
come after.
The evening times., 1896-03-12
Gas frOa, Sa wdust.

? There are several large lumber mills In
Deseronto. Canada, and the town is Ear
TALLY lighted by gas obtained from 81 W.
dust from them. The sawdust Is charged
In rctorts which are heated by wood
fire. The gas from these retorts rasses
into series OF coils and thence into the
purifiers, which are similar TO those used
for coal gas. Lime is used as Il Purifying
agent. The plant is not very large
one. and 1t only turns out. $40 meters OF
gas per day. for which about two tons OF
81 wdust are required. A man and boy fur
nish all the labor needed at the works.
The best quality OF gas come from resinous
woods One hundred kilogrammes OF
sawdust leave residue OF twenty kiio-
grainmes OF charcoal. and the. gas In an
ordinary burner. says the Engineering and
Mining Journai.l gives an Illumination Of
about eighteen candle power.
The evening times., 1896-03-12
CLARK'S
'34-736 7th ST. NV, near H.
LITTLE COAT THE THING.
No Matter What the Fabric or Color.
Coats Are Worn.

No Matter What the Fabric or Color.
Coats Are Worn.
"YfiE little coat seems To be the distin-
gushing feature of the new spring
costume ,as it WIS OF the winter
Itappears in ordinary wool fabrics
and in the choicest OF silk. Lately
We have had fine crop of them in velvet
and in velyeteen. Oftenest the lining is of
white and it furls about the waist, pceping
here and there beneath the daily surface
like so many little snowdrifts.
Nothing yet has appeared which is more
new or pretty than these white Innings. and
we expect to see many more of them before
the fancy passes.
Nowadays the windows of the best shops
furnish an education in color. and women
appreciate the privilege of gazing long and
well upon such fabrics as they will wear if
they can; or would like to do. il they could.
You get such good ideas when you go
around this way" one woman with a
travelling bag in hand was heard TO say
to another who was similarly laden. They
were staring at everything in sight.
Inside the shops one hesitates TO ask the
attendants to experiment upon combina-
The evening times., 1896-03-12
WOMEN THE WORLD OVER.

1T MISSISSIPPI paper tells of a woman
IA who has discovered a new way to
~ make n living. We have woman
4 = book agents under various euphe-
mistic names, by the score, but
this woman certainly seems TO have struck
out on q new line. She simply finds refer
ences for busy men. This means that she
first gets the patronage of a certain num-
ber OF men. buys such books as she finds
necessary. and hunts up the information
required speedily. thoroughly ard inteili
gently. The paper adds that ''she is 4
charming, wclldrcsscd young person, with
an ever present fund of information
ONE OF the most interesting things in
the trousseau OF the recently married Prin-
cess Henrietta OF Flanders, whose gowns
and hats are being exploited in the American
as well as the English papers. is the lace pre-
sented by the iaGies OF Belgium.
II is composed OF the veil and a deep
flouncc and berthe. The veil. which meas
ures over four METERS In length. and Is
eight y-fiye centimeters wide. is a most won
derful production.
Two hundred and fifty lace makers have
worked at II during the last two months.
each one working only one pattern; then
these separate designs were all put together
and form the lovely and harmonious whole.
All kinds OF flowers are there scattered
lilies, iessaIninc. lilac. carnations, roses,
iris. etc. At each end OF the Veil lovely
bouquets or fair delicaey are wrought. and
these are surrounded by the arms or the
Orleans family, while at the corners the
arms OF Belgium are introduced.
Among the lace makers who made this
lace Is a deformed boy of eighteen, and also
a man who IS Il brick-layer i'll summer and u
lace ma kcr In winter.
-:O-
A wNED woman on
wheeltbe other day worea sa c -bac ksi coat
rcseda green opening Ovcra white knitted go,f
jersey. Her costume was completed by a
velvet cap with a quill, and 4 pair OF
Sosc white gloves.
The evening times., 1896-03-12
SIoW,s shoes

terpreter OF SardOu. Better credit Vic
torien as the great Interpreter of Bern
hardt At least, they are adapted to each
other a 5 are no other dramatist and actress.
When their names are on the same bill
Last night the magic forces were united
on la Tosca.'' This fascinating de
tective story, which launches into tragic
meiOtraInl gave Bernhardt one OF her early
opportunities, and it has always retained
Its place in her repertoire. The positive
ness of the character accounts for its all
hesiveness. The sweetheart of the fugi
tive artist was person of extreme emo
tons and fiery promptitude.
She does not retreat before suggestion
of murder, but grasps the knife and pro
ceeds to do it. then puts candles at either
end of the corpse and crucifiX on its
breast. When she is apprehe nted she
sees IA parapet handy and jumps off. Moth.
ing introspective about Ii 1osca. She
is objective. every movement. That's why
II suits Sarah and the audience. She acteo
the role last night along the same lines
which she first set for herself and it wal
as effective as ever.
The Scarpia OF NJ Deval was worthy
villain. From the holy Buddha to the ficnd
ish Scarpia is Il long stride in one day. but
in matters dramatic it may be said that
NJ. Devafs legs are long and his footing
Is firm. \ cool piece OF insidious villainy
was the Attavanti of NJ Chameruy. The
other characters were taken after the ex-
cellent fashion of the Renaissance Company.
Tonight Sundcrman's "Magda'' Will lie
the Change.
Mr.. Hare has no cause to complain OF
Washington. After day of duplicity
on the part OF the weather man came the
most disagreeablc night OF the season.
yet the New National was comfortably
filled.
And Washington finds little to complain
of i'll Mr.. Hare. He is an uncommonly good
actor Of eccentric old men Tarts, aud has
wisely chosen plays, which cannot fail of
pleasing in the right spot.
.,Igit a new curt ain raiser was put
on before "A Pair of SpcctaCleS." 1t
was Charles Coghlan's interesting adapta
tiOn from the French, called IA Quiet
Rubber
MIR. Hare appears MS an aged nobleman OF
lean purse and fat prtidc. He is amusclngly
contrary and sensitive. The device of the
play isfamiliar through Game of Cards.
which Felix Morris played. Old Lord
Cartersyilie. aged n little, n trifle deaf.
pettish and proud as Lucirer. MIR. Hare
does well In the part His stiff fingers,
the troublesome spot in his scalp. through
which the ideas always seem to come. his
nervous chin and fidgety tongue. were
managed with splendid expressiveness-
His manner OF playing cards was done To
the life. aud when he is troubled on waking
all the mental trasiti0ns from surprise 10
suspicion and bewilderment Were mir
Mr. Groves. who played the gCcd-hearted.
conciliatory Earvenu. gave q worthy nor-
trait The Juveniles were tue weak point.
Indeed. this seems to Lc the Ialilng in an
otherwise admirable company. Love af-
fairs are rarely interesting for tEcir own
sake on the stage. if the Parties to them
haven't Interesting personalities.
Tonight and tomorrow night The No
torious Mrs. Ebbsmith'' will Introduce the
full strength OF the company.
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A SOUL-CATCHER.

:" TRAP for catching human souls
u is to be- seen In the British Mu-
~ scum. says the Strand. This
L particular soul-catcfcr Is of
no more supernatural material
than plated cOcOanut fiber. with a string
attached. There are six double loops. and
the whole measures forty zone and half
inches in length.
The trap shown here comes with pc
culiar appropriateness from Danger Island.
In the Indian Ocean. where these articles
range In length up to twenty eight feet
and have loops of different sizes. the latter
intended yariously for adults and children.
the aristocracy and the canailie. am un-
able to say whether the islanders can now
see through these soul-fraps tthe loops are
arranged spcctacle-fasbion) but their ef-
feet was at ont. time disastrous In the ex-
trcme. II IL person had the misfortune to
offend the sacred men" or We're very ill.
soul-trap would be suspended by night
from a branch OF one Of the gigantic laurel
trees that overshadowed his dwelling. On
the family inquiring what sin had been COM
mitted that their souls should be treated
as pcstilential rodents, some ceremonial
offcnse against the gods would be assigned.
priest watched near the trap. and IL an
The evening times., 1896-03-12
Lore of Love Locks.

Dark brown locks are always loyal.
Women with rich, dark red hair are al
ways amiabe and sweet.
Women with pale blonde hair of the co.or-
less, ashy kind, are impulsivc and loving.
Black hair denotes high-strung. tempest
uous nature fun of sentiment.
Women with fine, light red hair can do
anything well that they attempt, but are
inclined to bc nervous and sensitive.
Women with fine brown hair. with a
tinge of gold in it. usually have fits OF
despondcncy. but chcerfulncss predominates
in such temperament -
The evening times., 1896-03-12
AM Electrlc Railway de Luke.

The Sultan of Morocco has had built
n miniature electric railway, which passes
through the different parts OF the palace.
ending In his bed room. The equipment In
cludes car, in which his highness can sit
comfortably and smoke while he Is making
his trip through the palace, which he does
several times a day. The cost OF this
lux ury issaid tohaxeamounte1at to to 81 90 600.
The evening times., 1896-03-12

insect or a small bird flew through one OF
the loops it was asserted the soul OF the
cuiprit. assuming this form, had passed
into the trap. 1t would then be spread
abroad that poor So-and-so had lost his
soul. and lamentation and bitter weeping
would result. The friends of the unhappy
man would then intercede for him, offering
presents and miscellaneous property to the
snrct.rer
The evening times., 1896-03-12
AS THE CROWDS CONE OUT.

Bernhardt appeared in one of her staple
characters last night. She was back with
Sardou. Dear old victOrien has, in his
writing table the exact mathematical meas
ure of Sarah's art. So, when he dips his
pen, he knows better than anyone else
where to draw the lines, what colOrs 10
fill and where, and above all what to
leave out.
They speak Of Sarah as the great in
The evening times., 1896-03-12
Free Copies to Churches.
The Times will print In its Easter
=--= Edition beautiful
SACRED SONG
BY
Frederick r. Burton.

Church choirs wishing copies
for practice can have them free
of charge by applying to the
Managing Editor or News Editor
at THE TINES building.
The music is in key of D natu-
raj, and the adya ce proofs are
beautifully illustrated and print
ed on heavy enamel paper.
The evening times., 1896-03-12

The features, might, perhaps, with a little
ingenuity, he adapted" and the face OF the
old love be brought by some artist of the
needles to something distinctly resem-
bling" that OF the new one who has come
to reign in her stead.
The evening times., 1896-03-12
THE DAYS DISH.
Escailoped Fish.

- OAK four or five Norway salt her
rings over night; divide down back;
remove all skin and bones; cut
~ into inch squares. Have ready dozen
good-sized potatoes, cold boiled;
alternate layers of sliced potatoes and
fish, adding bits of butter and good sprink-
ling of pepper To each generous layer of
fish, beginning and ending with potatoes
Cover with n custard made of three cups
milk and three beaten eggs, lastly adding
a half cupful of fine bread crumbs mixed
with one teaspoonfui of drawn butter.
Bake about forty minutes. Serve with
folded napkin around dish. a wholesome
and appetizing dish.
The evening times., 1896-03-12
FIRST LADY ENTERTAINED
Mrs. Cleveland Was the Guest of
Mrs. VIM. L. Wilson.
sonora DE Lomc's Work Among Con
gressmen and Their Wives Against
Cuba Libre-Gossip OF Society.

Mrs. Wilson. wife of the Postmaster
General entertained ut luncheon toda!
in honor of Mrs. Cleveland.
The table was prettily decorated with
tulips. pale rose color in tint, and pink
shades capped the silver candclubra.
The guests were Mrs. Cleveland. Mrs.
Olney, Mrs. Carlisle, Mrs. Harmon, Mrs.
Hokc Smith. Miss Herbert, Miss Morton.
Mrs. Daniel Manning. Mrs. Charles Howry.
Mrs. Holmes Conrad, Mrs. Dabney. Mrs
Sewers. Mrs. A. A. Wilson and Miss Hamlin.
The evening times., 1896-03-12

4 delightful musicale was given at the Els
mere today at IL O'Clock by Miss Rathbone
smith, Mr.. Welt, of Switzerland, was
the star of the occasion.
The evening times., 1896-03-12

Mrs. Warren. wife OF Senator Warren.
will not receive this afternoon.
The evening times., 1896-03-12
Marriage Licenses.

Licenses to marry were issued this morn
ing to the folio wing: James X. Pendleton
and Phoebe Stokes. John Williamson and
Louisa Bruce.
The evening times., 1896-03-12
Fresh Laid Eggs.

You cannot improve on q nice fresh egg-ths
trouble is 10 got fresh onea We look after
that Our Fancy Eggs are put mp In one dozen
ratent rocket boxes, and every egg Is guAran-
iecd fresh, The price is no higher than others
ak for inferior qualitIrA
WILKINS g. COMPANY.
fauars Marble and Glass Stands
center Market
The evening times., 1896-03-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Whittenore gave dinner
last night, entertaining large company.
Guests We're Mr. and Mrs. Justice Harlan.
the Chilian minister and Nine. Cana, the
Attorney General and Mrs. Harmon, Mr..
and Mrs. Cov;irrnbias, Gen. and Mrs.
Breckinriige, Mr.. ard AIRS. Andre ws, SEN
ator and Mrs. Stewart, Mr.. Walter ID Will
cox, the japanese minister and Miss Bat
cheller.
The evening times., 1896-03-12

Mrs. William ] Goddard and Mrs. ROe!ke,
of Providence, X. l., are at the Arlington.
The evening times., 1896-03-12
President tMaire a, Rarrermelster,

I There is not MIN in authority who isnota
Montavon. This lib dae to the curious fact
that every person. IN the village, without
exception, bears the name Of the village as
his surname. No other instance Of this
unique custom is to be found ndinSwitzerland- in
or, we presume anywhere else.
The evening times., 1896-03-12

DIED
LEVf--Wliam Z. B. Levy died Wednes-
Gag evening at z p. m, at the age OF
sixty seven.
STONE-March 10. Eugene, infant child
Or Eugene aud Maria E. Stone.
Funeral March IL. 2 p. m. 1t
The evening times., 1896-03-12
A CURIOSITY IN NAMES.

oN the slopes of Mount Terrible, not
far from Delsberg. in the Basler
Jura, lies a small village called
- Montavon. The Sunday before last
was the day of the communal cleo
tions. A list of the successful candidates is
given in the Birsthalcr and the Pays, the
Journals respectively OF the German-speak-
ing and French-speaking inhabitants of the
Valley of the Birs. The names stand as fol-
lows: rs
President tMaire or Bargermeister,
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They come in s-Nodes-ngure
and striped and are worth fully $500.