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The evening times., 1896-04-17
A BRAINY WONAN'S WEN.

IT MELIA E. BARR is said to diSap
prove of wotnen's clubs. She made
~ a speech at the annual celebration
4 OF sorOsis on Monday nigi.t, not
withstandiug. and 1t was a : warm
ana sympathetic as could have been asked
Of anyone. She gave as her rea son for
captivating that Mrs. Hardy. chairman OF
he committee on literature. is a South
srner. and in her letter OF invitation TO
Mrs. Barr was so sweet that she was ire
stible. When the ques' iou or the evening
was opened by Mrs. Hardy it was under
stood ihat Mrs Barr would have some
hing pertinent to say on it. II was is
The exaltation OF the novel and the deca
l!ence Of poetry. epistoiary writings and
he essay development or a reirogres-
sion In litcrature"'
Mrs. Hardy took the affirmative, but Mrs.
Barr. who followed her was uncomproInis
ugly in opposition. She said in part
Prose is what we need. Poetry cannot
descend below a certain level. II may be
i nobler vehicle OF thought. but il cannot
The evening times., 1896-04-17
LAST gUODLlBET LUNCH
Ladies of the Nordhoff Guild Were
Very Successful.
Marriage OF Miss Char k and fr. George
LanN NHmn-Oticr Events OF In
Ierest in Society.

The last of the successful series Of Quod-
Tibet luncheons given by the ladies of the
Nordhoff Guild took place at IL to
O'Clock today.
The affair was under the mana cement of
Mrs. W. VI. Dudley, No. 1912 Eighteenth
street northwest, and was attended by
a large crowd OF the friends OF the or
ganization. Spring flowers ornamcntcd the
tables delicious refreshments were served,
and dancing enjoyed at the conclusion.
Ladies assisting were: Mrs. Whitaker,
Mrs. j. II. Sypher, Mrs. Bettinger. Mrs.
Frank Peiouze, Mrs. 4. \ Thomas Mrs.
ynnderl!p, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Howgate,
Mrs. Stewart and Miss Vale.
handsome sum Of money was netted
for the Homeopathic Hospital.
Mavroyeni Bey, the Turkish minister,
is visiting New York.
Congressman Franklin Bartlett is in New
York.
Among the many graceful skaters who
frcuucnted the rink at Convention Han last
winter were Miss Marion Oliver. Miss
Mamie Haines. Mrs. Carrie LAWN, Miss
Fairfax Miss Yancey, Miss Terriil ana Miss
Gordon. Miss Yancey and Miss Tcrrill
have returned to Georgia and Mrs. LAWN
is visiting friends in Charleston ". Va.
Miss Marion Trimble. of No. 1920 Rhode
Island avenue northwest. is at Atlantic
City spending few weeks with her cousin,
Miss Grace Trmble.
The Capitol Hill Bicycle Club gave
pleasant dance at the Naval Lodge Hall
Thursday evening last. Among those pres
ent were the Misses Talcott, Coffee, Cruth-
crs, Ball, Davis, Burk, McNally, Boggs.
Phillips, Sherwood. Philips, Hogan. Crutcii-
EFT Pcnicks, Johnson, Hazen. Foster. Moscr.
Reinburg, Handlers. Emmet, Mccormick,
Mead, and Messrs. T. NJ. Mccormick, L. Nc
Cormick, H. Jones, T. j. German. W. Hindle.
J.P Keleher, 6. F. Barnes T. II. Hance.
J. II. Johnson. L. West, W. NJ. Maxwell.
Samuel Deckman. Robert Mitchell. J. j.
Mcknight, d. Mckenzie. T. Luckeit. ".
Simpson, G. Cecil, Foster NJ. Clark, W.
MacCosmac, and many Others.
Mrs. Audenreid of Vermont avenue was
hostess Yesterday at a tea given in honor
of Miss Tracey and Miss Colkct of Phila-
delphia, her guest.
The marriage of Miss Mollie l.. Clark
and Mr.. George Lanxmann took place at
Trinity parsonage last night.
The evening times., 1896-04-17
GAY B0DlCES.

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gay borders of the great silk squares
forming yokes and sleeve puffs.
The handanna bofiCes are short and
round, gathered fun. and button at the
back, where butterfly bows OF the border
ing finish the neck and waist line. The
Turkish affairs are often more elaborate.
and with tie rich Eastern coIors of the
handkerchiefs, yellow lace or black net will
be used over contrasting Innings with fine
effect
The evening times., 1896-04-17
Cheap Living Comes High.

Il cannot afford TO spend very much for
my lunch said busy woman the other
day, but l always go to a good restaurant
and get one good thing, in stead OF ordering
several at a cheaper place. Table d'hote
mixtures are an ahomination that should
only DC indulgcd in by people who can go
over TO Carlsbad every year and have their
liyers DUl in order"
The evening times., 1896-04-17
THE DAYS DISH.
HiSuue of Clam

n RAIN the liquor from forty small
clans; bring to the boiling point
and skim carefully, Chop the
- clans fine, simmer slowly for ten
minutes. and press through u sieve.
Put one quart of milk intoa a saucepan; cream
-Nvo tablespoonfuis OF butter with wo even
abIespoonfuls of flour, and stir carefully
ntO the scalding milk. Cook slowly until
I thickens then add hall a teIspopnful Of
Jnion Juice, which you can obtain by
squeezing the onion in lemon sQueezer
Now add the clam mixture. Do not allow
his to boil after the clans are aGded, or
he milk Will curdle. Instead OF adding
salt TO the soup. try placing a little in
each soup plate before serving the soup.
The evening times., 1896-04-17
AN AIRY LAMP SHADE.

n YER skeleton shade of white wire,
for paTlor lamp .Grape an umbrella
fall of white chiffon. Cut TIE chif.
- fon in circular piece large enough
to quite cover the frame ari finish
,ie edge with whip seam or ruffle
q. the chiffon. as you please Then from tie
center cut out piece as large as saucer
and set two-iuch ruffle about his. AL
over the surface ofstbc chiffon tie butterfly
~ VS. of pale yellow daisy ribbon, or what's
quite as pretty and cheaper, of double rope
silk of the same color. Gather up the neck
ard tie it about with several lengths OF the
ribbon or with skein of the above named
silk White wash blonde may be used iu-
stead of the chiffon. having a border Of
gold thread interlaccd through the meshes
COlorS for Carriages.
Apropos OF the popular co.ors FOR car.
The evening times., 1896-04-17
RIue and Vip1at

1t is said that there will be graf fancy
in Paris this spring for a combination of
navy blue with Parma violet. The new
spring hats that have already made their
appearance are covered with Parma violets,
and with them are worn large tours-de-cou
Of black mousseline de sole with the top
ruche lined with great double Parma violets,
The evening times., 1896-04-17
Sinlnle Shirt WaiSfa.

Silk waists are quite plainly made a
little fullness n the middle of the frcnt and
that in the back shirred both at shoulders
and waist and full bishop sleeves with mar
row cuffs. On some straps OF the material.
stiffencd and lined with pretty silk, come
from the shoulder seam to the waist. One
Or two ornamental buttons are put on each
strap, or they are edged with narrow jet or
with one or two rows of white, cream-col-
ored or blacklace. Onsome satin ribbontwo
and half inches wide forms the strap, end
ing in a full bow on the shoulder.
The evening times., 1896-04-17

riages, dark shades are most in vogue:
for instance. two shades of green on pan
els and frames. relieved by fine Lille strip
.ng of It pale shade. is one Of the best COM
binations. Red. canary or primrose, re-
.icved 10y black stripping, is used for light
drags and two-wheelers.-New York jour
.,ll
The evening times., 1896-04-17
WHO SPEAKS FIRST ?

TIfHAT American girl wishes TO be-
I'M come a real queen?
Wv The only requisite is millions.
L The boy King Alexander OF
Servia needs ready money very
badly, and he has decided that an American
heiress will solve all the troubles of his
bankrupt kingdom.
American girl who has sufficient wealth
TO meet the requirements. This is prob
ably the first time in American history
that such an opportunity has ever been
offered.
Along with the distinguished title OF
queen, goes palace, a crown. collection
II royal jewelry of stupenGOus antiquity
and Il number of castles scattered through
out Scrvia.
The evening times., 1896-04-17
a Row Meath Her Chin

White tulle tied in large bow in front
IS one OF the popular decorations for the
acck. and among the new collar bands ar
ranged TO wear with differe mt dresses is one
of white satin ribbon, with q scailop frill
Of ecru embroidery ruched on the edge with
very narrow colored satin ribbon.
The evening times., 1896-04-17
THE SAILOR THAT STAYS.

"HE sailor hat of last season will find
IA strong rival in the English WALK
ing hat. which has made a most sue
= ccssful debut this spring. These are
quite as satisfactory. and. in many
cases, FAR more becoming than the severe
style OF the sailor, and are seen in the same
kinds of straws- Bands of ribbon. a quill
or buckled strap furnish the trimming of
these popular shapes.
Sailor hats of Panama straw, with higL-
crown and stiff brirn, are trimmed pro-
tusely with vioiets, wings and punches of
-ibbon for afternoons or when the occasion
calls for more elaborate toilet. THE SHAPE
IF the old reliable sailor hat has not changed
20 any great extent, and may be seen with
wide or narrow brirns, high crowns or
those slightly larger at the top; IN short
styles which apparently have not changed
at all.
The evening times., 1896-04-17
THE FITNESS OF THINGS.

- ONE women select the best in DIRE IS
and that instinctively; they have
the gift of fitness and are the we'll
~ dressed women of the world. They
and may their tribe incrca se!-neve
wear colorS that swear at each other;
never wear a silk gown where cotton
rock would be more appro pirate: they 4 re
never OvcI-drcssed, rather. indeed, do
they prefer, a all times, to be simply than
cOnspicuously attired.
They never wear Jewels in the morning.
they never wear gloves that are loud 10
color nor any that are not neat and whole
and well fitting; their shoes are above re-
;,roach. even though the hat worn may not
be quite the latest mode; their yeils are
eultless of frayed edges or any slightest
break in the meshes and, hearken, oh,
yemiS:aken ones! they never wear arti fetal
towers on a gown. even Though placed
here by the hand of the cuuninSest Partisan
modste!
In a word, the innate sense of fitness
IS Unborn, and. while other women struggle
. attain it, its hapIsy possessors. una ware
II their priceless dover. lock sereneIy on
and wonder how their less fortunate sisters
succeed in making such guys of themselves.
The evening times., 1896-04-17
40c Flowers, I9c.

Immense tables full OF Flo wers OF
every description. comprising lunches
oe Roses, Buttcrcups, Jonquils, Peach
Blossoms, Apple blossoms, Foliage.
etc. Regular prices, 80 and 49c.
Tomorrow. :. - =. .. =. 19c
The evening times., 1896-04-17
At the
BsON MARCBE
Millincry'S
Making
A Show
Flowers,

The Millinery Department presents
horticultural Kaleidoscope, Ma
ture has fully met its match in the
arts. so far as the artificial flowers
are concerned. Only the oJor is
missing.
The evening times., 1896-04-17
NURSERY SLAVEDON.

FoMEN usually have to choose pretty
vh5 early in married life whether they
wv will be chiefly wife or chiefly
L i mother. and those who adopt the
latter alternative are generally
such as fancy that the highest state of bliss
is to he baby's willing slave and adOrer.
This is. however paradoXical it may sound.
the highest and most unsclfish form OF
selflshness. 1t is misplaced devotion. and
makes baby the tyrant of the household
a tyrant who too often drives its head to
follow his own devices, and lead an eX-
;stence quite apart from that of his wife.
The evening times., 1896-04-17

express the life of today, and 1 quest ion
even if 1t be higher tina the inspired prose
CT some OF our writer's. Men of ge MUS, who
begin with poetry, descend 70 prose as their
experience widens. They weary of the
heights Of Parnassus aud long to feel the
solid earth under their feet She also re-
marked that "the novel is the progressive
phase Of literature, and it is the Que for
which our sex has peculiar aptitude"
The evening times., 1896-04-17
FOrget-me-nOts, 7c.

1000 bunches of lovely Forget-me
nets, l dozen sprays TO the bunch,
allcolors. TOmorrow-per bunch .7c,
The evening times., 1896-04-17
Soc. ViOletS, 4Oc.

another lot OF 500 bunchcs OF
Beautiful Violets, each burich con-
tanning IA. Lowest price hereto
fore named, SOC. Tomorrow .AQc
The evening times., 1896-04-17
JEAN DRAW ERS.

Our special is our "Tailor-
made" Garm ent tS-beSt
quality material. best of
workmanship and fit. Every
seam felled. Double rein-
forced seat, finished with
either elastic web or tape
around ankles. 65 sizes
carried i'm stock.
SOC pair
Check nainSOOk Drawers,
of excellent make, soc and
7Sc each.
The evening times., 1896-04-17
98C Hats, 67c.

Big table full OF Stylish Straw Hats,
In Neapoiitans, Chips, and Fancy
Lace Braids. in black and all colors.
in a half hundred or more shapes.
Regular CSC. quality. Cho,ce TO-
morrow Observation-Disclosures. .67c
The evening times., 1896-04-17
VISION IN BLACK AND WHITE.

=" SHEER white muslin, an of.anCiie,
~ most beautifully trimmed with
" balck velvet ribbon, WIS shown by
l. by one OF the leading miiliners rs
model rrock, and any number of
,r!ers have been given for similar frOcks.
The thin, delicate white and the intense
black made most beautiful effeSt, and it
; not at all incongruous, as one might sup
Josc from the description.
II was made over snowy white glace silk.
aud had Il very full skirt gathered on the
.ront and sides and at the back in very
.ro wded masses. II was trimmed with the
black velvet on the seams, the bottom OF
ZACH velvet being finished by Il rosctte. The
skirt had Il deep hem, and the under silk
skirt had two friliS of the silk for iIHish.
The bodice was made in blouse fashion,
and TIE body was trimmed across with rows
Of velvet ribbons. The sleeves were to the
elbow. and made full over white silk and
oand. extending above the arm, Just abO 20
he elbcw, and trimmed in many rows Of
Velvet ribbon. The stock and Eelt were OF
wide black velvet Iib.on, with large bows
al the back and little fill of muslin set
ting up about the face.
The evening times., 1896-04-17
ARTISTIC FURNISHINGS.
Angling or standing lamps that look
Ii like poppy or tulip all aglow.
are the most effective bits of fur
L nishing that can be placed IN hall
or dimly-lighted room.

Very low tea tables, with carved legs
and inlaid tops, are seen i'll wide variety
and are supplaDting the simpler styles
in drawing-rooms where the beautiful
furnishings of carved wood have obtained
a foothold.
The evening times., 1896-04-17
EVERYBODY SUFFERS MOST

from the heat in the first hot wave Of the
summer. Prepare a cool and delightful
relic! tor them in your store before that
INST one arrives. Electric Fans will do
this. They pay for themselves twice day
i'll saving wear aud tear on your nervous
system. We will telephone you all the in
formation You want. Call us up. Phone y
U. s. Electric Lighting Co.,
2I3 18th Street ". w.
The evening times., 1896-04-17
Lansburgh & Bro,
THIN UNDERWEAR.

Rather 'hurry-up" weather
this? Did not expect summer 30
soon. The quicker you get out
of your winter fannels into the
more comfortable feather
weights" the better you will feel.
Do not be afraid to change this
early-be guided by the ther-
mometer, not the almanac.
The evening times., 1896-04-17

Heavy portieres are gradually being ban
shed by renovatorS intent on hygiene, and
their place is taken by light silk draperieS
showing very rich color combinations. Plain
silk cannot be brought into service so easily
The evening times., 1896-04-17
CURLING-IRON HOLDER.

TT CURLING-iron holder may be made
i after this manner: Take three
~ strands of hemp rope about one
\ quarter of an inch thick and eight
or ten inches long: lay these evenly
together and tie firmly with wide ribbon.
making wide bow and loop to hang by.
Unbraid and fray the loose ends of rope
till they stand out in fluffy mass.
This should be hung near the dressing
table and the curling tOngs suspended by
means of the spring from the hemp in such
a way as to be completely hidden by it,
with Only the handles hanging slightly
below
The hemp is not easily burned or black
ened. and the woman who delights in a
dainty upper dra wer may find this an easy
solution of a problem.
The evening times., 1896-04-17

The craze for the blue and white of
delft ware has penetrated to every de-
partment of furnishing, and the 'urnishcr
who is afraid of her own taste in selection
is safe in adopting draperies and china of
this design. Blue and white tilins looks
we'll in almost any room, and n couch with
blue draperies and pillows is pretty cor
nished summer rooms.-Ncw York World
The evening times., 1896-04-17

(Men to wait on you).
Light Gauze Under
wear, with long or short
sleeves, in bleached, un-
bleaehed or natural gray.
Finished with French
neck and pearl buttons.
Drawers to match 05c each
Better grades of Thin Un-
derWear for men-all styles
and makeS-50c, 75c and S1.OO
each.
The evening times., 1896-04-17

Tremendous sacrifices tomorrow at the
Misfit Clothing Parlors. 4O7 Seventh street.
The evening times., 1896-04-17
Sl.46 Hats, SIC.

Another table full of Fine Straw
Hats, in all the newest braids, in
black and all colors. Made to sell
for S1.2o, S1.35, and S1.46 Choice
tomorrow NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. &7c
The evening times., 1896-04-17
(Men to wait on you).

THIN UNDERWEAR FOR MEN.
The evening times., 1896-04-17

THE popular purple has found its way
even to the dainty satin corset. some OF
these being in deep eminence tones, others
N the tighter shades OF violet.
The evening times., 1896-04-17
Trimmed Hats, $4.OS.

The Trimmed Hat Parlors VIII place
on special table tomorrow about So
Stylish Pattern BATS. many being du
pl;cates of some of this seasons most
striking imported conccits: black and
colors. trimmed in the most becoming
and artistic manner. Worth $3.50,
81 and So. Choice. :. S4.92
"Iceberg" Soda Water, all flavOrs.
sc.
Delicious Ice Cream Soda, Sc.
Tomorrow Fresh Strawberries,
with Ice Cream Soda, SC.
Bon narChe,
.SI4-3I6 Seventh ST.
The evening times., 1896-04-17

A FEVER We're SO many mock Jewels
VI o
l L THE hokey-pokey man now looks
radiant.
The evening times., 1896-04-17

NO wonder moths cannot stand 'he odor
Of tar hll!s. II is all good. healthy human
can do to weather their penetrating quail
ties.
The evening times., 1896-04-17

ColOrs for Carriages.
Apropos Of the popular co.ors FOR car.
The evening times., 1896-04-17

MARKET basSctsare ahIoom with pansies
ght in by the farmers from their
country gardens.
The evening times., 1896-04-17

Mavroyeni Bcy, the Turkish minister,
is visiting New York.
The morning times., 1896-02-10
DUNRAvEN SHOULD APOLOGIZE
Only Way for the English Earl to
Square" Himself

Only Way for the English Earl to
Square" Himself.
London, Feb. 9.-Lord Dunrayen's ref
erence in the speech delivered by him at
Glasgow TO the, imrossibiiity OF quarrel
between two. nations of the same blood,
the same this. that and the other thing,
has been met with ieers by the liberal
press. The Westminster Gazette asks why,
il Lord DInrayen is 20 anxious for inter
national anIity, he does not express regret
for the uHfounded charges made against
the owners OF The yacht Defender.
The YaclItsnian ienIarges upon the ire
proachable behavior OF the committee OF
the New York Yacht Club, ard insists that
Lord Dunra9en shall make the amende
honorable.
In an interview Mr.. Grant, secretary of
the Royal Yacht Squadron, said he con-
sidered the findings of the committee of
inquiry of tie New York Yacht Club quite
satisfactory, though some of the evidence
submitted was conflicting. He added
that he thought Lord Dunrayen could not
fail to reply. Mr.. Grant believes that a
reply is necessary.
1t is TIE general opinion of yachtsnlen on
the Isle of Wight that Lord Dunravcn has
perfectly befooicd the English people,
though the admission Is huniliating to
those who have regarded him as friend.
Lord Dunraven is expected to arrive at
Cowes shortly. Mr.. Grant has not seen
him since his return from the United
States.
Lord Dunraven's acquired organ. the
National Observer, which claims 10 be
high class London weekly. is absolutely
silent regarding the report of the New
York Yacht Club. 1t exalts the carl
recent deliyerance at Glasgow on the
Monroe doctrine as having been marked
by insight, experience and skill. 1t says
that his sincere expressions of regard for
the American people ought to convince of
their folly those persons who pretend to
think that the quarrel over the yacht race
has had the slightest effect on the rela-
tions between Great Britain and the
United States.
The morning times., 1896-02-10
sUEz CANAL TRAFFIC.
Share of the ships That
Passed Was Very Small.

A report to the State Department from
Frederic C. PenfieId. United States diplo-
matte agent and consul general at Cairo,
Egypt, says that although the number
OF ships passing through the SueZ Canal
in 1895 was eighteen less than for the
preceding twelve months, the year 1895
was the most fruitful in receipts the Canal
Company ever experienced.
This, he says, is explained by the special
traffic caused by the Chinese Japanese
war and the Madagascar and AbysSinian
campaigns. The falling off in tOnn age
receipts was more than made good by the
tax in troops OF Italy, France, Russia, and
England.
As usual, Great Britain was the principal
user OF the great waterway but. according
to Mr. Penfield, it is significant fact that
in s95 she had fewer vessels than in the
previous year. while Gernany-making a
determined fight for trade in the Orient
had eighteen more; and it cannot be as
sumed, he adds. tbat the increase OF French
traffic-lS4 vessels in 1884, and 274 in
1S95-was alone explained by military
operations in NADIA gaScar and the East.
OF the 3.fS4 ships that passed through
the canal last year, four only were American,
and these were warships and yachts.
The morning times., 1896-02-10
LOST ALL OF HER JEWELS
Strange Boarder Suspected Of Rob-
bing Miss Leveque.
He Left the House the Day the Gems
Were Missed and Has Not
Been Located.

Though Miss Nathalie Leveque was robbed
OF her jewels on the afternoon of Feb
ruary 3, the matter was not communicated
to the police department until last night
Miss Leveque lives at No. 1012 Twelfth
street, and lost about all the jewels she
owned.
A commercial traveller who boarded at
the house and was known as Mr.. Hudson
is suspected OF having committed the
crime. Hudson engaged room and board
at No. 1912 on January 80. He repre-
sented himself as an agent for certain
household utensils. He ard Miss Leveque
met at table, but had only casual ac-
quantance.
On the afternoon Of February she
was out. Hudson came in and went TO his
room. When Miss Leveque returned home
she found that her bureau drawer in her
sleeping room had been broken open ard
the following articles stolen:
One diamond and ruby ring. valued at
SIS; one topaz ring. 50; enc cameo ring
$5; one gold bard bracelet, $40; one
gold bracelet, 81; one god breast pin. So;
one gold chain, $40; one pair pearl hardled
opera glasses. $4, and a god medal, So.
This medal was presented TO Miss Nathalie
by Father McEiroy for excellence in her
studies at st. Joseph's Academy and was
appropriately inscribed.
Hudson is about twentg-eight years 3D.
five feet eight inches tall, 1G5 pounds rcd
face and brown mustache. He disappeared
from the house on the same day that the
jewels were missed ard has not been To-
Gated. He left his trunk at the house.
When Detective Rhodes opened 1t it was
found to be empty. Hudson also carried
off two or three keys belonging to the
hOusp