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Evening star., 1896-01-18
CRUEL FUN WITH ANIMALS.
Some Devices which Occar to the
Mind OF the SAall boy.

Some Devices which Occur to the
Mind Of the SAall Boy.
From the Springfield Republican
They were watching an unfortunate mon
grel dog drag a tin can hilariously down
the street at the end of his tail THAT re-
minds me Of a refinement of that sort Of
thing I saw in the country on my last va
cation" said one of them.
"Out there, when two or three boys are
gathered together without anything to do,
they g out into a neighbor's pasture and
select a healthy-looking yeariing steer or
bull calf to furnish them a season of amuse-
ment BY various Establishments two of
them secure the animal and hold it by the
horns, while a third slips up behind with q
gcod-sized green stick split up in the fash
ion of clothespin and fastens It on the un-
suspecting creatures tail. Then they climb
the nearest fence with alacrity. The steer
is for time IN doubt what ails him. not
being built on plan which gives the same
possibilities of retrospection as that Of a
dog, and stands staring around with
pained and undecided expression. When the
tcrce or the situa don once strikes him, how
ever, he makes up for lost time He bel
lows and rolls, and goes charging around
the pasture with various demonstrations of
surprise and disgust that delight the Roman
popuiace on the fence beyond expression
and which would amuse the president of a
society for the prevention of cruelty to ami
mails. This sort of solitaire bull fight is
good for an indefinite period of amusement,
and the only drawback seems to be that
somebody has to take the stick off the ami
mails tall AS this has to be done by the
owner, 1t really adds to the popularity of
| the sport among its promoters but the pos
SCISSORS OF live stock refuse to be reccnciled
| to the custom
Your charming experiment in animal
psychology" said the second man, re
minds me of another very interesting one
which is within the reach of all. The only
thing needed for this is couple of good
sized cats and very small quantity of ben
| Zine The boy enthusiasts who are con-
Quoting the experiment then take the ami
mas to the entryway of some respected citi-
| zen. where they think they will do the most
| good, put one or two drops of benZine on
| each ones tongue and shut them up together
! The benzne is not given in such a quantity
| as to cause any pain, but for some unex-
| pla1ned psychological reason, under its stim-
| ulating influence nothing will satisfy the
s. ul OF either cat but the instant and COM
| piete annihflation of the other Their hair
curis over backward, their eyes start out of
! their sockets, and they fall to Immediately
| without any of the preliminary courtesies
| or feline warfare, utteriug terrific and blood
ctrdling battle cries. The effect on the
| family OF the respected citizen is as sensa-
| tional as the most hardened of juvenile ty-
| rants could desire.'
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relief. After much persuasion commenced
taking DR.. Pierces Favorite Prescrip iption-have
taken five bottles and ain a well woman doing
my housewcrk; from a rundown condition
have been restored to health. feel it INV duty
to recommend Your Favorite Prescription for
ladies afflicted with female diseases as I have
been
Evening star., 1896-01-18
.om the Boston Home Journal.

A very devout gentleman Of Boston has
recently undertaken to teach a Sunday
school class of bootblacks and newsboys
the beauties of the Gospel. He recently
undertook to tell story of Jacobs ladder
After he had graphically pictured the wan
derings of the sad old patriarch. his dream
in the eastern pasture, and the ladder on
which the angels were ascending and de-
scending, he paused and said:
Now, boys. if there Is anything in this
story that l have not yet explained, you
may ask me any question you like and I
will answer It,"
Thereupon a little chap cried out:
Say, Mister Minister, did you say dem
angels he'd wings?"
"Yes, my boy" replied the doctor, "an-
gels always have wings"
well, den. ef dey he'd wings, what for
did they need ladderDr'
Evening star., 1896-01-18

session. 1t will be. the same roll. exactly. as
the one employed In the national conven-
tions Of the two greats parties later In the
year. tst,,
It win be the first time In the history of
Cured, and, no doubt they. viii. make a
special celebration Of sthe fact The dele
gates will .be furthego cheered by reports
from other lands ocQ4pied by branches of
our own race. ss.rs1o 81 .. 3.:5a
In Canada, municipal. or school suffrage,
has been awarded to women in every prov
ince, and 1t is now discussed whether or not
Evening star., 1896-01-18


1t Will be larger convention and a much
more representative one than any of its
twenty-seven predecessors. Political equal-
fty, once the dream of few philanthropic
and public-spirited women, and the laugh
ing stock of the general public, has grown
by degrees into a serious actuality and an
influential factor in the society and even
the politics Of today. From what was de-
nounced as Utopian dream it has become
the organic law of three progressive and
enterpristng states-Wyoming. Colorado and
Utah. In Wyoming it has proven a great
success Tor many years and has kept the
political atmosphere of that commonwealth
cleaner and purer than that of most of the
other members of the Union. In Colorado
1t has made the state house a new institu-
ton in manners and morals. 1t put an end
to the political career of Bloody Brides
Waite" and his lieutenants, and in Utah 1t
has already put forward the best men
which that former territory had produced.
In every other state and territory the
woman's party has made marked progress
SO much so that it is confidently believed
that, were vote taken tomorrow, woman's
Suffrage would carry a majority of the
states.
In the Empire State.
In New York during the past year a suf-
frage referendum was passed by both the
assembly and senate by very handsome
majority. In the preceding campaign made
on behalf of the bill it was found that no
less than 100000 adults in the empire state
were in favor of the measure Nearly all of
these signed petitions in it's favor, which
are now filed at Albany and are constantly
growing in numbers. These show that the
movement is supported by a half of the
citizens, If not by handsome majority.
The prosperity of the cause in New York
is due to many factors which do not exist
in other states, or, if they do exist then to
a much smaller extent. There is, first a
Evening star., 1896-01-18

From the Someryic Journal.
Ethel-''Molly told NE yesterday, Nell.
that you have resolved to give up talking
slan2'
Neil-"1es, 1 have I've Thought il all
over, and I've ma lie I'D my mind that even
IL tie young men do seem to like 4 girl
whose talk is bright and s;angy, when it
comes to getting married, she simply isn't
in it
Evening star., 1896-01-18
ONR ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tem effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stom ach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances. its
many excellent Qualities commend il
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro.
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP ca.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
s0UfsNLLE. H. New KORk ME
Evening star., 1896-01-18

every proper function. It's quieting,
soothing nervine. 1t corrects and cures,
safely and surely, all those delicate de.
raagements, weaknesses, irregularities and
diseases peculiar to the sex.
For young girls just entering woman
hood; woman at the critical "change of
life" -; and every woman who is run
down" or overworked, it's something to
remember that there's q medicine that
will help you.
Evening star., 1896-01-18
National Suffrage Association to
Meet Here Next Week.
4 REVIEW BY ONE OF TEE WORKERS
Some Of Those Who Will Attend
the 28th Annual Convention.
PROGRESS OF THE CAUSE
Written for The Evening Star.
EXECUTIVE

committee of the Ma
tionaI A m e ric a n
Woman Suffrage As
sociation has issued
its call for the
twenty-eighth annual
convention of that
organization to be
held in the Church of
Our Father, begin
ming on Thursday
and con t | n u / n e
through Tuesday of
fHa fol1avusrD xraoL
Evening star., 1896-01-18
sFEMALE WEAKNESS"

MRS- BYRON DANhRD,
WaFd Co.. Ont. Canada
writes "A few years age
my health failed. I was
troubled with female dis
ease in its worst form,
having been afflicted
about fifteen years. I
was also troubled with
constipation. loss of ap-
petite. dizziness and ring
ing i'll Iry head. nervous
prostration. nysteria. loss
of memory. palpita,ion
of the heart. together
with that tired feeling
all the time. I consulted
several physicians no
one could clearly dag
nose my case and their
medicines failed to give
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-31

outlined on the seams In the Rored skirt with
tiny fills Of white lace is n stylish combina-
,ion. and the bodice may be all OF chiffon in the
same shade Of green, made full and sewn with
rows and rows Of the narrow lace frills. and
finished with n white silk collar and belt. or
with a bolero Jacket OF canvas, edged With lace.
and a white silk vest. Such a plentiful uso OF
white and cream tints redeems the effect OF
these trying shades Of gray, green. and blue on
the most doubtful complexion; so 1t 10 not the
color OF the material itself which requires so
much consideration, but rather the more linz
portant accessories OF lining and trimming.
According to this theory, any one can wear any
color II she arranges to have another and q be-
coming one near the face.
Black and white gowns with one TOUGH Of
color are n distinctive feature of the latest ideas
in dress, and black canvas made over white or
black silk. with a bodice Of white silk we'll COW
cred with applique lace, Is decidedly correct,
and the only note of color may be in the collar
band. Black and white striped silks are very
popular, and, In combination with n white
chiffon bodice art'stically arranged with narrow
frills edged with cream lace and a yellow satin
belt ana collar, you have an ideal gown.
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-31

Light colors prevail in the most dressy capes
this year, and they are made of white lace. net.
and chiffon over colored silk trimmings. They
do not even have the appearance Of warmth,
but they are very dainty and very pretty over
thin gowns. More useful capes Of thin ma
terials are made of black Brussels net, chiffon,
or point d'esprit lace over black or colored silk
lining, and knife-pleated ruffles Of the silk are
set in around the edge. pleated rufies of
pointd d esprit edging five or six inches wide.
with ruohes Of black satin ribbon between. en-
tirely cover one little green silk cape. and a
large ruche of lace with ribbon bows completes
the neck.
Black peau dc sole. lined with q color or white
satin and trimmed all over or around the edge
with white applique lace and jet sequins. like
the first one illustrated. makes a very stylish
little garment Capes like this are made in
cloth to match the gown. Ruches and fril.s OF
silk. net, o. chiffon, with a row OF narrow black
satin ribbon on the edge. p~rettily trim some of
the capee. Old fashioned black lace scarfs and
shawls are utilized very nicely in these little
capes. as they are c~leverly draped in the colored
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-31
NBW STYLES IN PARIS.
Forecast of the Fashions as
Shown at the Salon,
MORE ABOUT SUMMER GOWNS
Pretty Light Fabrics with an In
finite Variety of Trimming.

Changes In Fashions Foreshndowed IN
Paris-Uses or the Jacket EHect-Open-
merhed Fabrics in tho Lead Among
Wool Materials This Season Zee Dainty
Dresses or Cnnvn--Bisck and white
Cow ns with One To uch or Color n Dis
tinctive Feature OF the Latest Ideas In
Dress - skirts Getting Shorter and
Sleeves smaiier-Some New and Effective
idea. in waists-Tho Newest Materials
and Trimmings and the Combinations
In which They Arc Found Onenest.
Public social functions in Paris serve a def
mite purpose in the fashion world. since they
prescribe the modes for the ensuing season so
conclusively that all doubts as to what will be
worn are at an end. for the time at least.
The recent opening of the Salon brought out a
pleasing display of dress less bright In color
than It was last year. and with more harmoni-
Gus combinations than were seen earlier in the
spring. Pale green, ecru, yellow. black and
white stripes. and chene patterns were favorite
colorinRs. and It is encouraging to know that
black skirts with fancy light waists were quite
as much in evidence as ever. Tailor gowns were
conspicuous as to numbers: but French tailor
gowns. unlike their English prototypes, are sure
70 have . feminine touch Of trimming. which
rarely fails to mako them a bit dressy and quite
becoming, and they are fascinating because OF
their perfection in at and fine material rather
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tumc. But this is not considered necessary to
good style this season, as one lowered silk
parasol, well chosen. is equally pretty with
many different gowns.
Paraso's OF grass linen come in great variety.
and they are extremely useful, too; one OF plain
hatiste with an open work Insertion of embroid-
cry a little way from the edge and a lining OF
pink, blue, green. or violet silk Is a desirable
acquisition TO any summer outfit. others are
Iuore elaborate, made Of all-over embroidery,
outlined with gold thread and lined with bro
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PaRASDLS

Gorgeous and Varied Creations OF SILK and
Lace I'm Many ColOrs.
Parasols have blossomed out more gorgeous
and varied than ever this season, and materials
are employed when -Aver entered into their
construction in years gone by.
Rich soft tints. rather than bright. glazing
colors. are most fashionable this season. and
Dresden Powered and chine patterned t~affetas
and brocaded silks make the most useful para
soils, which in some instances match the cos
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-31
THE SEASONS CAPEs.

DaIaty Additions 90 GOwas, SOmstIAss
WIthOaG abe Appearances OF Warmth.
Some sort Of fancy cape Is considered an In
dlspensable addition TO a summer OUTFIT. and
while It Is SO often the case that when any wrap
Is needed a warm one 10 required, the average
womAn can easily convince herself that one OF
the f~rivOlSas gauks garments SO abrasive in
appearance and so useless As q protection against
the cold Il . positive necessity 10 her comfort
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-31
Coal Oil JOhnny's
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ply marvellous, and The whole
world has only praise for IT,.
All retail grocsrs can As easily "a, ,A,.
Is they can sugar.
Sample cake mailed FREE.
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-31

A baked custard Is one of the easiest things 70
make and also one Of the easiest to spoil in bak-
ing. A shallow dish Is better than a deep one.
Place the dish containing the custard In q pan
of hot water and bake in a moderate oven. Try
1t with II knife blade and rs soon as the blade
comes out clean remove from the oven at once.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-31

II n lamp burner Is occasionally boiled in vim
egar it will cleanse every part of 1t, and 1t 10
said that IL the wicks are soaked in vinegar be-
fore they are used at oil and then thoroughly
dried they will draw well and will not smoke.
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than for fluffy frills. which can hide 80 many
lmperfections.
talons Of various mixed colors. and lace in
cream. white, ecru. and reddish tints are de-
cidediy a feature in decoration of the latest
Partisan gowns. and one novel idea is the use Of
plain cloth as a trimming for foulard silks. 1t
is arranged on the waist in bands. and forms
the little bolero jacket which is a distinguish
Ing characteristic of the new models. Boleros
Of lace above the wide black satin belt are eff
s~ectiyely used on foulard dresses. and plated
frills Of the silk, very full. together with lace
frills. are set in the edge of the collar band, ar
ranged evenly or to fall in points. These same
little frills appear again at the waist,
and ecru linen gauze, edged with narrow
cream lace. is employed in the same man.
ner as a substitute for the lace. Etamine,
canvas, and alpaca gowns are made with the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-31

Rain water will keep the skin soft and smooth
and should best be u'cd for the face; but II It
cannot he had. a handful OF oatmeal thrown
into hard water or n little powdered bOrax dis
solved In the water Is the best substitute.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-31

A handf full OF carpet racks will clean fruit lars
or bottles readily. Half MI the jars with hot
soap .suds. put In the tacks, cover, give viGor-
Gus shaking and rinse well.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-31

"ut n lump of eamphOr In the case with the
silverware when packing II away for the sum
mer months. II this Ia done the silver will be
less liable To become discolored.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-31

Have you ever tried cooking potatoes in lard
like doughnuts2 Select the smaller potatoes and
pee and drop them into boiling fat. They Will
come 10 the surface when they are cooked, and
should he drained on brown paper. The potatoes
may he rolled In heaten eggs aud bread crumbs
before cooking them II desired.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-31

The inside OF the skin OF the banana rubbed
on the leather of tan shoes will clean and polish
them as well as q regular dressing,
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cite cut in deep points around the edge and
just large enough to cover the shoulders.
A combination of colored silk and black eatin
Is seen In a fancy wrap with stole ends. Those
with the yoke are of the satin. embroidered
whh Jet, and the accordion pleated friils are of
the shot silk. and ~rosettes of ribbon In the
same or a darker shade. One very pretty
black net, with cream lace applique figures all
over II and finished on the edges with a ruche
OF red edged with cream lace, and a similar
ruche finishes the neck. Cloth capes in tan,
gray, and green are made very pretty with
white satin Innings and large collars trimmed
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-31

II a filter cannot be obtained for the house
hold 1t is safer to boil all the water used for
drinking purposes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-31

A bag hanging In the kitchen to hold all the
bits OF string that come In on packages, each
one neatly rolled up by itself. will he found very
useful and save many steps, as will also a box
to receive all tho bags and pieces Of brown
paper that come TO hand and may be needed
later for various household affairs. A hook
screwed into the wall over tho kitchen table
and holding a good-sized pair or scissors Is an
other household necessity.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-31

II an upper pie crust is brushed over, with .
little milk or egg before placing 1t In the ovon
1t will brown quickly and have a better color.
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they have been washed and dried will seldorn
need any other cleaning.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-31

White spots upon furnished furniture will dis
appear In a hot plate be held over them.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-31

The correct way To drain . wet umbrella is Ia
stand 1t handle down. II put the other way the
dAmpness remains In the centre, where an the
wafer collects md very soon rots the covering.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-31

A little powdered borax added to cold starch
tends to give the linen extra stiffness, and u
little turpentine put into the boiled starch adds
lustre.
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The only noticeable change in skirts is in the
length. Skirts are decidedly shorter than
they were last season, while nine out Of ten are
devoid OF any trimming except among the thin
gowns. They fit closely around the hips. but
the outspreading fulness commences just below.
The modern sleeve Is nothing II not polite in its
method OF reduction in size, for every sort Of
device Is brought into use to make the close
sleeve attractive and disguise the fact that It is
really diminishing. All sorts of frills and puffs
and epaulets are set in at the top. but the very
latest tailor gowns are made with the tight
fitting sleeves. Some variety of epaulet is
sewn in the armholo to sort Of conciliate mat
tiers. but the sleeve fitting the arm from wrist
TO shoulder is there, all the same. However. we
have many days Of grace yet, for the medium
sleeve is likely to prevail through the summer.
Embroidery in colored cord, mixed with diff
ferent colored silks and a thread of some metal.
is one OF the novelties of the season. and narrow
black velvet ribbon is lavishly used to trim
foulard and taffeta silk gowns. Black and white
checked silk, patterned over with flowers of dull
rose color and green, makes a stylish costume.
with three tiny %rufies, two of check and one be-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-31

A hot bath taken on going to bed. even on .
hot night of summer. Is a better cure for in-
somnia than many drugs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-31

A raw egg swallowed Immediately will Eener-
ally carry a fish bone down which cannot he re-
moved from tho throat by the utmost s~Eertion
and has gotten out uf reach Of the saving finger.
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The newest caDes At in At the waist with one
point In the back and two points in front
single or double. Yards Of ribbon are used
tof decoration on Al S5Dss ana hiSs
s sHR.s1 3. N EsSSsE: psl: saisSSi Z : ihis.sS S soilsi.