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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13

Mr.. Marshal Field of Chicago was at the
Treasury Department today in consultation
with Secretary Carlisle and Assistant Sec
retary Hamlin in regard to the admins
tratIon Of the customs laws
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
Prisoners Freed by Abyssinia.

% MASSOWAH, Abyssinia, May 13.-The
Ahyssinians have liberated the Italians
who were made prisoners at Agama. and Ii
IS stated that Ras Mangascia will liberate
the balance of them within a week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
NnYul MOYemcnfa.

Word has reached the Navy Department
that the Charleston arrived at Cheefoo
this morning and that the Castine has ar
rived at Buenos Ayres.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
SWEPT BY FLAMES.
Pa, Has a Visitation of
Fire,

Fire.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND, Nd, May 13.-A report
has just reached here that Williams. Pa,
twenty miles west of this city, was wiped
out by fire last night. About twenty dwell
ings and the Maxwell fire-brick works were
destroyed. The loss, it is said, will reach
100000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
THE HOUSE.

Mutual explanations about unimportant
private bills which Mr.. Pitney (N. j. and
Mr.. Evans (Ky.) had called up and which
had been objected to by each of these gen-
tlemen occupied the time of the House
at the beginning of todays session.
Mr.. Wheeler (Ala.) followed this incident
by Ietaliating upon Mr.. Payne (N.YD, whd
yesterday supported a resolution to climb
nate from the permanent record some in
terpolations in his Wheelcr's) remarks.
He offered a resolution to strike from the
Record some interpretations in the remarks
of Mr.. Payne IN. " made yesterday.
Can you point out word in the Record
l did not utter?" asked Mr.. Payne.
Il can,'' replied Mr.. Wheeler. lie then
proceeded to point out from the stenog-
rapher's notes places where Mr.. Payne had
interpolated here and there word and
had occasionally changed a noun from
singular TO plural. The House laughed inn
moderately at the insignificance Of the
changes alleged to have been made, and
Mr. Wheeler WAS repeatedly called 10 or
der, but despite all efforts to hol5 him to
a discussion of the resolution he succeeded
III going into general defense of the
charges preferred against him yesterday.
Mr.. Payne made no reply to Mr. Wheeler,
who at the conclusion of his remarks with
drew the resolution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-13
Rinakcr-Do,vnfng Contest.

The House then resumed the considera-
tion of the Rinaker-DowninG contested elec-
ton case from the sixteenth Illinois dis
trict
Mr.. Cook Qll) continued his speech in
favor of the contestant.
The debate on the contested election case
will continue Until about 1 o'clock, when the
vote will be taken. The case is being sharp
ly contested.
Quite number of republicans are known
to be in favor of the minority report for a
recount of the ballots in dispute, and the
result is in doubt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-15
A VERY CURIOUS FAD.
Grandma Would Never Have snt
With Her Knees Crossed.

There was q time when woman who
had the temerity to cross her knees in
public was considered as quite too bold
to be within the pale of good society.
Fashions kinks have taken another twist
now, and the woman who is in good So
ciety shows it by crossing her feet, OBJ
Vously-that is, she not only crosses
them ia the privacy Of her own room,
and when she seats herself in her IA
vorite wide. low chair, I'm her reception
room. but she crosses them in the street.
cars and cabs in the railway stations,
and In church! She does, indeed!
Possibly, there is nothing actually GRIM
inal in the habit, though our grand
mothers thought so, nor is II improper,
as our mothers thought, and would like
to think yet If they were not bewildered
by the awful overturnlng given to their
previously-conceived ideas of what Is
right and proper, but 1t is certainly in
elegant outside Of ones own home.
In ones own boudoir, where the frou-
frou of lace. rufiles, and silk plaitngs,
the amplitude Of skirts and abundant
draperies cover all crude outlines, the
crossing Of the feet Is not exactly UNI
graceful. Then, too. 1t gives oppor-
tunity for the display Of a well-shod foot,
a dantily-turned ankle half displayed
and half concealed by the clouds of trim
ming that women pile on the bottom of
their skirts, and quite suits the abandon
of the exquisite tea-gowns and the
hour. =
But, away from ones homel Well, that
is another story, especially If il is told on
q street-car-in pantOmime.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-15

silk cord. The entire bodice was covered
with braiding which had the effect OF
raised embroidery, and the skirt, Whlch
seemed 10 button upon the waist win
short sharp points, fastened by jet but
tons, had a foot trimming OF the braid
and cord arranged in a Vandyked band,
with the points toward the top. Her hat
was OF black velvet. loaded with the
fullest, most velvety. ostrich plumes,
with q knot of lace and some copper
colored blossoms set under the brim at
the side of the back. The hat Itself was
one Of the wide brImmed affairs that
shade the eyes.
one Of the most fetching of the younger
women was n Miss Somebody. whose
name / can't remember, one of the cote
rie Of the fascinators at the fish
pond which Lady Hermione Blackwood
had In charge. This petite body might
have been an officers daughter straight
from Berlin TO judge by the military
motif of her gown. ~ would have been
bizarre on a bigger woman, but she was
quite too piquant for anything but adml-
ration I'm blue velvet gown so dark as
to be almost black, with heavy braided
effects OF silver bullion enclosing In the
arabesques OF the pattern motifs APP
pliqued on of chnch.ila. The skirt was
plain, except for "A foot cord, which ran
np on the left, seeming 20 outline a lap
of one gore over upon the next one The
coat had quite a deep basque, with huge
bishop sleeves the middle top plait of
which ran fatty over the cape epaulette
straight away up into the neck-band.
The hat was Of velvet with soldierly
up-trend to the brim all about, overlald
on the edge Of the brim with silver lace,
and trimmed upon the crown with some
velvet mullen stalks and loops OF the
silver cord and a pierced silver buckle.
Lady Blackwood wore a gown that was
striking because OF the art OF the tailor
who made it, 1t was novelty cloth with
a coachman's drab ground oyerlaid in the
weaving with a lace-like pattern Of
shaded black and red, in one light looking
one color. and at the next turn showing
the other The dress was made up with
absolute severity. and then trimmed with
cloth of the pretty soft lawn shade and
deem reddish velvet, i'm reduced as shown
I'm the sketch in side panels on the skirt.
In yoke. and side forms, forming deep
scaiIops on the bodice front. No one
but n tailor could ever have put those
overlapping cloth and velvet trimmings
ON 10 look precisely as II mounted in
place by a photographer without sus-
nicion of n stitch. The gown fitted like
Wallpaper. and was carried OF with i'm
mense distinction.
The mechanical skill % the artisan is
shown at its best in such a dress, but
the art OF the artist must be looked for
in gowns Of another calibre, such gowns,
for example. as one sees at the soirees
given by Nine Munkacsy. She herself at
her last musicale wore a dream OF a
gown, before which tailor would have
Frustrated himself 1t was a delicate APP
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-15
C0LLARETTE WHlMS.
It's Many Changes IN Recent
Years.
PEEP At OLD STYLES.
Some Curious sPntterns--The Gene
rously Proportional Woman
should Avoid the Exaggerated SILK
Affairs OF the Present.
Correspondence Of the Dispatch)


NEW YORK, March 1L--The collarctte.
scarf or necktle Is one Of the minor
whims, but we may treat It as one which
possesses considerable Importance, and is
capable Of much comment thereon. The
necktie or scarf should be a dainty trifie
20 discuss although. to speak in very
truth. II has never attained throughout
its various phases that degree Of per-
lection which should characterize every
article Of raiment worn by lovely wo-
man.
Looking at this whim as carefully as
We may, IL must be considered a dis
tnctly modern, or. perhaps, we should
say fin de steele. creation. Prior to that
era. the runle. the collar the jabot
had taken positions Of grace and beauty
in fashions book. but of the bona fide
uccktie. the thing OF loops and ends
we seem 10 hear small mention as within
until the crinollne had died and the CHG
non craze was strongly upon US.
The necktie or scarf Is, or was. whim
which seldom emerged from the COM
ui0nplace. although. curlously, 1t pos
s.Ssei but few attributes of usefulness:
ID was superfuity without beauty, and
We can only think of IL as a creation
evolved from that age Of ultra-primness
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-15
Heavenly Messengers.
Boston Globe.)

UOston Globe.)
How many weary hearts,
Tired OF this LIES alarms,
Find their sweetest comfort
In the clasp Of childish arms?
Messengers straight from Heaven
Are little children sent,
To teach us to love the Giver
Who treasures to us hath lent.
God help the sorrowing mothers
And fathers all over our land,
Whose children have Joined the chorus,
Sung by the heavenly band
Oh, the little cribs are empty,
Once so full Of happy life,
While we are, left In this weary world
To tofl IN Its hurry and strife.
But, when our work Is over.
And death has brought its calm,
In Heaven, once more around our necks,
Shall we feel the childish arms.
And then, how sweet the thought!
How glad we are 20 know
Once more we'll hear our darling say,
Mamma. l love you sou
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-15

willis Harmon. conductor on tha
east Washington-street and North
Indianapolis line OF electric street
railroads, indianapolis, says OK
Rlpans Tabules under date OF
September Il. 1885: Il am "a years
old. was raised in the country.
and have lived in indianapolis about
two years. Living in the country
one has regular meals and regular
times for eating them. In the street
railroad business it's catch as catch
can IN getting ones meals. This
Irregular treatment OF my stomach
began to give me trouble, and six
months ago l was at my worst.
Everything / ate distressed me. I
tried two first-class physicians. one
after the other No relief. l got
worse. Tried patent medicines. No
Improvement. One day bought
box Of Ripans Tabules. With the
first dose 1 began to improve.
Relief was immediate. l have bought
a second box. 1 think ] am cured,
but 1 want the remedy handy. /
have recommended the Tabules TO .
number OF persons. / believe in
them"
RIpans Tabules are sold by druggists.
DR. by mail. II the price l5Vc. q boD Is
sent TO the Ripans Chemical Company,
No. 10 Spruce street. New YORK. Sample
vial. l0c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-15
Beware Of
the Kniife!'

No one who has not been through the
ordeal, can possibly have any concep-
ton of the terrible fear and dread occa-
stoned by the anticipation OF a surgical
operation. Well grounded, too, per-
haps, in a majority Of cases, for the keen
blade of the surgeon is too often used
indiscreetly, and where it cannot posi-
bly, do any good. :.
1t is a little less than folly to submit
to a surgical operation for disease OF
the blood, and such a course always
proves either fatal or useless.
Mr.. Lincoln Nelson, of Hartville, NO.,
had an interesting experience with tue
doctors recently, and was on the verge
of a painful surgical operation. he
writes: 81 hereby add my unqualified
endorsement of your excellent remedy,
S. S. S. For six years / have been q
sufferer from scrofulous affection OF
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physicians In Washington, ID. G.,
Springfield, H., aud St. Louis, failed to
reduce the enlargement. After six
months constant treatment here my
physician urged me TO submit to re-
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and laying aside a deep-rooted preju-
dice against all pateut medicines, I be-
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tie the enlargement began TO disappear,
aud now it is entirely gone, though am
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-15
FRAGRANT AS A FLOWER.
The French Beauty's Bath Is Like n
Sweet blossoms Calyx.

Partisan women put starch In the bath
TO soften the water, starch being cheaper
than borax or toilet vinegars, ana more
trustworthy than ammonia, WHICH, IL II
said, induces n growth OF down on the
skin. The Partisan ladies' maids pre-
pare many delicate toilet-waters' Ihey
have materials on hand for meal-baths.
starch-haths. nower-baths. sea-baths
aud nedicated baths. what Is regarded
as n luxurious bath contains as many
ingredients as Christmas pudding. Inc
bath-tub IS lined with linen sheet, gored
SO as TO 1T the tub. The bath-bag con-
tains perhaps almond-meal or oatmeal
with orris-root, and the contributions
OF AT least a dozen bottles The tub be-
ing filled almost TO the edge the bather
rets i'm and stays there until she Is
scented through and through.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-15
THE PERFECT WAIST.
Venus de Milo Proportions Are Far
Better Than Squeezing.

What is a well-proportloned waist?
Lady Harberton says: 1.-THE true pro-
portion IS a difference Of ten inches be-
tween the circumference Of the bust and
that of the waist. Thus, woman whose
bust measures &c Inches should have
waist measuring &c inches. Bust 80 inches,
waist % inches, and 50 on. Very few
corsets are made in this proportion, and
# they were, still fewer people would
buy them, as Fashion DEGREES that the
waist should measure from Il TO Is inches
less than the bust"
In the course OF time women may
come to realize that true artistic effect
is only attained by proper respect for
proportion and symmetry. Plenty ac-
knowledge this trui@m in most things but
dress, where they cannot avoid flying
TO extremes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-15

Frills and ruffies are to be a feature OF
spring gowning They indicate, or, rather.
emphasize, the escape from the severity
OF the winters costumes. Many OF the
materials are frlvolity personihed. Crepon
and mohair, I'm all sorts or crtnkles and
odd-fgured weayes, are shown, light ana
fluffy enough to be combined beautifully
with the lovely stuffs shown in the line OF
trimmings. skirts, II is said. Will grow
even more extended. and the sleeves
smaller. the whole effect forming per-
feet angle from the shoulders to the feet.
The shoulders must have not one sus-
picion OF erectness, but droop artistically
TO the elbow, or as nearly so as possible.
one of the newest sleeve models is I'm
Bishop shape, extremely full TO the wrist
and all laid i'm heavy tucks one and halr
inches deep from shoulder to elbow Each
tuck is laid with dozens or small Hat gilt
buttons put very closely together. The
trimmed parts Of the gown are the bodies
and sleeves which bear all sorts or odd
decorations.
There are vests OF richly embroidered
white satin In heavy gold work, or laid In
a succession of tiny mousseline de sole
frills. running parallel across. There are
embroidered frills of the goods or OF pink
edged with India silk to match, used on
the bodice as shoulder decoration. The
sleeves OF the mousquetaire sort are all
befrilled and made unusually long 10
hide the hand TO the knuckles.
Very many OK the new gowns show a
sort OF tabln decoration coming below the
belt. A smart frock OF nut-brown crcpon
Is flecked with leaf green and silver. The
skirt is extremely plain and smartly stiff
I'LL
snugly. and is overlald with a fichu-like
ARRANGEMENT of nut-brown mousgelne de
scle edged with double frills OF the stuff
Frills of the same decorate the edges Of
the sleeves.
4 plain stock OF deep violet velvet is
huilt high about the neck, and a~narr0w
holt of the same IS set Off by a lot OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-15
#ssxs,...ss'A
" PARIS. "
Correspondence OF the Dispatch

Correspondence OF the Dispatch.J
PARIS. February H.-Parls and Lon
don and America met and shook hands
and smiled and drank innumerable cups
of tea here the other day quite as II
wars and rumors OF wars had never
been heard OF. 1t was at the fair at
the British Embassy (of course. they
called 1t a ''bazaar'). planned Cor charity
by Lady Dufferin. with the assistance
Of the other ladies OF the Embassy, and
the English quarter in Paris assisted by
a great many of their friends across the
Channel. Paris society patronized the
bazaar handsomely, going quite into rap
lures over the exhibition OF the Oriental
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-15

A NEW YORK SOCIETY MANS FAN.
broad loops across the front. A tiny.
perked-up hat Of green satin braid, raced
with twists of violet, has trimming OK
oddly flecked nut-brown ribbon.
Every blessed woman who dares IS
wearing the wrapless suit on the street.
They are built TO show Off the figure ara
are ever so much more dashing than the
half-httlnS jackets worn all winter "A
smart gown Of deep reddish purple fas
accessories OF smolse-gray brOadcloth and
bands of Thibet. The skirt is the usual
flaring sort, well set out at the foot, ana
lined with rustlng purple taheta, tire
sort that retains its frou-frou. The bodice
Is short and round, confined By a vest
at the back, and with deep tabs Of gray
broadcloth, outlined with the fur ex-
tending deeply over the hips. a oroad'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-15

Wy soon we welcomed the scarf. fash
Toned, not OF silk or muslin. but in the
ARREST OF fabrics.
This was the black or white lace tie.
reminiscent OF the mantilla OF Spain,
though never, alas! TO be donned with
such success; not by any means triiiing
item either. but an article OF length and
width which, we are bound to admit,
possessed certain charms OF grace and
becomingness and we admired 1t, as we
could still, II worn with discretion.
+ To be success this necktie Of half
dozen or more seasons back required
wearer of stately proportions, and looked
it's best upon dignifed matronhood. and
as On accompaniment to handsome out
door attire IL lost, too. its elegance in
common fabrics; its companion Few
years later, and worn, indeed, but two
seasons back. may be called the last OF
the necktie after It's earliest design. We
ailude now to that fashion OF MORE
or plain black satin, trimmed at the ends
with Fittings OF cream or white lace. and
this tie was worn exactly as its predeces-
sors--that Is 10 say, placed round the
neck and tied in a bow. with long ends
hanging. 1t possessed a heaviness be-
coming only TO the few. and too soon be-
came vulgarized TO extinction.
Then of latest date and worn with the
last-named scarf we have the necktle In
many and becoming forms I'm satin, silk,
and velvet of every shade and hue,
swathed. ruched, and folded, tied at the
side, the front, the back, and, above all,
as the ribbon band and inevitable bow
worn. too. from the society queen to the
serving maid, and still not condemned 10
obscurity but possessing. when put on
properly, a certain individuality and
feminine grace.
or the necktie In what may be termed
its emancipated form, we cannot fail to
speak. for has it not passed from within
TO a feature in our wardrobe?
OF what should we speak now but OF
the nocktie proper and mannish, that
trihe taken from the masculine wardrobe
and worn with such smartness upon our
tailor-made costumes and neat summer
skirts? This is perhaps the tic we have
loved best OF all. and il may be said with
truth TO possess the virtues Of adapta-
bility and complete neatness.
or the wearing OF this necktie. and all
others favored by Fashion to-day, much
might be said. To the woman who looks
well in the severe gown OF tailor-make the
mannlsh tie IS a natural and fitting ac-
compartment TO her costume. but IL IS
probably she upon whom the band and
bow would appear out Of place. The
short-necked woman, whose proportions
are generous, should rcgidly eschew the
modern nec,tie Of swathed silk with out
standing and exaggerated ends. and with
such details borne in mind the necktie
of the present should be fair success.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-15
aagsEas
A CHIC pIN-cUsHIoN.

too stllted and conventional to be cna-
racteristic OF modern society, though they
do not extend TO him in its place the bon
camaraderie OF their own set. letter
Of hospitality its writer would have re-
celved. But open-handed hospitality Is as
old-fashioned as are the stately elegances
Of the old Knickerbocker and Colonial
days. A stranger has suspicion. reserve
Indifference TO brush away before So
ciety's frigidity will turn TO gushing Ia
miiiaritY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-15
IL IL Leaf.
Chicago Record)

She has a dress of Dublin green,
And many glowing colors blent;
She longs TO have the costume seen,
But she must wait awhile, l ween,
To show the garb-for IL Is Lent.
she wears upon her heart, her sleeve,
With coduetry OF mild intent;
And vet her many suitors grieye;
Because, alas. they must believe,
In spite of all, that it Is Lent.
So everywhere we turn to-day
0nr dearest hopes in twain are rent
And though our bills We long to pay
To creditors we have to say:
A.. mo cash to-day; for 1t Is Lent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-15

treasures which are owned by Lord
Dufferin. having been collected by him
while in the East, or presented to him by
magnates Of all degrees of magniflcence,
both as to their persons and their pre-
sents.
Lady Dufferin herself presided over the
Embassys special STALL and very graci-
ously indeed. on the second day OF the
fair she looked especially well in an
odd gown OF paleish blue silk. braided
with black silk soutache and q jettei
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-15

N their attitude toward each other and
the conventions Their taIk * a paos',
almost an argo OF their own. fuii OF the
golf and horsey terms tnat are 'ne
fashion for the nonce. all about wnaS ne
said, what she said, what the worio sa'u.
and the consequences tnefeot-pv'ie@"s
uninteliGible TO stranger. =.
Even kindly courtesy to stranger
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-15

smiling at thc ..odes which hold no
charm for us now, We Invariably notice
the prominent position the neckte occu-
pies upon the costume. not represented
by a dainty twist Of lace or ribbon. but
as an item Of soidity, n large and ella
borate affair Of silk, with heavily-fringed
ends. upon which was worked a border
I'm impossible flowers Such was the
scarf In its early stage; in color white,
or else the brightest purple. pink, or
blue. glazing hues, for art was slum-
hering and the melting tones OF color.