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The times., 1897-07-17
HoNoRED FOR GALLANT DEEDS.
Medals Awarded by the President
for Brave Conduct in War.

Medals Awarded by tue ISsu1h'
for Brave Conduct in War.
President Mckinley has awarded medals
o. honor tc the following;
George Kretsinger, st. Louis, Mo. AT
the siege of Vicksburg, Miss, May 22, S63,
this soldier was one Of larty of voiun-
teers 10 move by hand one Of the places or
his battery over difficult ground In face Of
the enc my quite TO the ditch OF the enemy S
work, and fired this piece repeatedly
through an embrasure, disabling one OF
the enemy's guns that was ready 10 be
discharged"
Capt. Harlan j Swift, Buffalo, N y
AT the mine explosion near Petersburg,
Va, July 80, 1864, this officer, then
second lieutenant OF Company II, Second
New y ork Mounted Rifles, having advanced
with his regiment and captured the enemy's
line, saw four of the enemy retiring toward
their second line of works He advanced
uron them alone, compelled thefr sHrren-
der and regained his regiment with the
four prisoners.
Charles Day, Wellstoro, Pa.-"At Hatch
ers Run, Va, February 6, 1865, this sol
der, then a private in Company 4, 2loth
PENNSYLVANIA Volunteers, seized the co.oTs
OF another regiment Of the brigade. the
regiment having been thrown into cen
fusion and the coIor-bearer killed. and
bore said colors throughout the remainder
of the engagement. Gen. Meade mentioned
Private Day in orders for gallantry in
action"
The times., 1897-07-17
A Pleasant Affair.

Mr.. and Mrs. Clem Smith, Summer ave-
nue., Hillsdale, D. c.. gave very success
'ul lawn party last Wednesday night for
the benefit of Campbell A. NJ. f. Church.
They Were assisted by a committee com
uosed of Mrs. Kate Tyler, Mrs NJ A.
Aldridge. Mrs Nancy Brooks, Mrs. Lucy
Moore, MeSsrs- Moses Brooks, Fred Moore,
J. Allen, A. Henson, J. P. Alexander.
The committee completed arrangements
for the excursion to Rock Point, Nd, by
Campbell a. NJ. E. Church next Monday
on the steamer Kent.
The times., 1897-07-17
THE ST. JosEPH's UNION.
Good People Caring for the Com
fort of the Maifs.

Two large wagon loads Of furniture were
taken oul 70 Mount ST. Joseph at Berwyn,
Nd yesterday.
Twenty of the little ones Of st. AIMS
Asylum, or as many more as the st.
Joseph's Union can accommodate at present,
VIII follow in Il few days.
Checks 90 assist in purchasing beds for
the summer home were received from the
following during the past week: Senor
Don Matias Romero, j uls Boenfice, Hon
Stephen White, S. c. Palmer, n. Shea,
ID. J. Murphy, James White, j. Martin
Mckee, W. ID. Slaughter. Mrs. j. Walter
Filling, Mrs Coleman, Mrs. Esputa Daily,
Mime Eleanore PatenotTe, aud Mrs. John
+. Ellis. donations OF lumber from Thos
W. Smith, a set OF harness from William
J. Zch, parlor furniture from Moses &
Son, clock and sewing machine from Mr.
Funke, and donations for bazaar from
Henry Hinke; donations OF lumber were
also received from Johnson & Wimsatt and
]. W Tolson, OF Anaoostia.
The times., 1897-07-17

Miss Florence Wright and MI. Harry
Paintee, both of St Stephens City, Va,
who were married in this city Wednesday
by Rev. J W Duffey at his parsonage on
Ma massachusetts, avenue returned later in he
afternoon t2 their home hoping to surprise
their relatives and friends The elopcment
had become known, however, and the
couple Were received with congratulations
as soon as their arrival became known 1t
is the second elopement in the family of
the bride, her elder sister having set the
example several years ago.
The times., 1897-07-17
a New Volume of Records.

The Navy Department viii soon issue
another volume of the "Official Records
of the Union and Confederate Navies in
the War of the Rebellion Volume "
is ready for publication. 1t covers the
naval history Of the war well into the
middle period. There are several excellent
pictures of the most famous of the battIe-
ships The volume is TO be had only upon
application 10 a member OF Congress.
The times., 1897-07-17
Compla,nts Against Church.

In answer to a complaint made by
James A. Green, Of No. 453 X street
northwest, and Others against the an
noyance caused them by church in their
neighboIhood the Commissioners yester-
day sent letter stating that the proper
course would be to have the Church au-
thorities proceeded against by the grand
jury for maintaining a nuisance.
The times., 1897-07-17

Senatorial Candidate Corhett, Of Colo
rado, was one OF the many distinguished
guests at Edgemere. Long Island, who at
tended the splendid entertainment given
at the Edgemere Hotel Wednesday night
for the benefit Of the Herald free ice
fund
The times., 1897-07-17
Last summer one of

Last summer one of our grandchildren
was sick with g severe bowel trouble"
saws Mrs E. G. Gregory, OF FTedericks-
town. Mo. "Our doctors medies had
failed; then we tried Chamberlain IS Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which
gave very speedy relief. " For sale Dy
Henry Evans, Wholesale and Retail Drug
gist, 936 f street northwest and Con-
necticut avenue and street northwest
and 1923 Maryland avenue northeast.
The times., 1897-07-17

IL a. M, holiness meeting; 8 p. m,
Christians praise service; p. m, bat
tie for souls There will be plenty Of
good music, both vocal and instrumental,
and ~ is expected that some specials Will
be present to take part in the service.
The times., 1897-07-17
Skin Eruptions Cured for s5c..

Skin Fruptions Cured for 35c.-
Eczema letter, Salt Rheum, Barber's Itch,
ali itching and burning skin diseases vanish
when DT Agnew's Ointment is used. 1t
relieves in a day and cures quickly. No case
of Piles which an application viii not COM
fort in few minutes. Try il 35c Sold
by F. s Williams & Co, Ninth and f
streets, and Edmonds & Williams, Third
street and Pennsylvania avenue.
The times., 1897-07-17
sssA RgtRaJ REMOVES
SA1thEkHEkElk WRINKLES
az EEUUUE0n 125 W. 42D ST., n.
DEMOCRATS AT LAKELAND.
VIII Open the Campaign by a Great
Mass Meeting.

The Association Of Lakeland Democratic
Clubs will meet at Lakeland Hall, Lakeland.
Nd. July 20, at 8 O'Clock and hold Il
roasing meeting All persons who are OPP
posed to the present State government,
the gold standard and TO the further con-
traction OF the currency are cordially In.
vited TO attend.
A number of speakers of national repu-
tation viii be present and the first steps
Will be taken for organization for the
campaign of 1897.
The times., 1897-07-17
SOCIETY NOTES.

An announcement of special interest in
Senatorial circles is thatof the enga gcmant
Of senator HansbrCggh OF North DAKOTA,
and Miss Chapman, OF Washihgtonand New
York. The marriage VIII take place in
tho latter City August 90 and after a
honeymoon the Senator viii take his bride
to his Ear Northwestern home.
The times., 1897-07-17

Mrs B. B. Albert, of 416 street north
cast, accompanied by Masters Walter \.
and Ralph, have gone to Illinois, where
they VIII visit relatives and friends Until
October L
The times., 1897-07-17

Mrs. Shreeyes, of Anacostia, has placed
her handsome grounds at the disposal of
Rev. Father Sullivan, of st. Theresa's
Church, who viii give lawn party FOR the
benefit of the church during the first week
in August Many prominent residents are
entnusia stically interested in the event,
which promises to be both financial and
social success.
The times., 1897-07-17

Miss Elizabeth Patten contempiates a
trip abroad in August, but prior to sail
ing will spend week with her sister,
Hrs. Arthur Randolph, at her summer
home, near Buzzard's Bay, Mass
The times., 1897-07-17

Excursinnists Fight at the Wharf.
A fierce fight took place between some
colored excaIrsionists yesterday AFTERNOON
at the steamer Kent's IanGslg, and q
platoon Of patrolmen Were summoned from
the Fifth precinct station. The partici-
pants were quieted before the policemen
arrived No one was seriously hurt.
The times., 1897-07-17
The New RIectric Cnrs.

The new electric cars will commence to
run tomorrow at O'Clock, on schedule
time, from Congress Heights to the end OF
the bridge There will be a band of
music in the grove from 60 10 jyI6-2t
The times., 1897-07-17

1t is pleasant to note that Mrs. Charles
Owens, Of Baltimore, who met with an
accident at Great Falls lately, is much
better
The times., 1897-07-17
The snlyatinn ARMY.

The Salvation Army viii hold their
usual Sunday services in their tent on
Ninth street, between Q and r, as follows:
The times., 1897-07-17

Mr. and Mrs. Ephouzo Youngs and Mr.
Elphonzo Youngs, jr., are spending d few
weeks at Atlantic City.
The times., 1897-07-17

Among the Washingtonians now visiting
Long Rranch are: Mr. and Mrs. Alfred
Williams, Mrs Z. Purcell, Mrs. J. NJ
Morgan and son, and Mr.. and Mrs. Parker
Johnson.
The times., 1897-07-17

Mrs Robert CaIlum, of Washington is
visiting friends in Winchester, Va.
The times., 1897-07-17
$500 to Atlantic City and Return
vim b. d ..

BY special train, leaving Washington 4
p. IN Saturday, July "a, returning, leave
Atlantic City p. m. Sunday. Rate. So
for the round trip 5yl7 1873, ,2l, ,23-5t
The times., 1897-07-17

NERVOUS TROUBLES, all kinds, cured
with Animal Extracts. Free book tells
how. Wash'n Chemical Co., Washington, ID
C. For sale by W. S. Thompson, 703 10th
st. NV. Je30-tf
The times., 1897-07-17
Popular Salt Water Trips

To picturesque Lower Potomac and all the
summer resorts resumed SAT URDAf \ Jun9
20 Steamer T. V. Arrow sGnis b leaves 7th
So. ferry wharf every Monday end Wednes-
day, y. m, and Saturday 1T u D II. Homo
Sunday. lo p. m ACCOMMODATIONS first
class. @. W. RIDLEY, G. n
!e27-2md
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Fancy Jackets,

A topic that is perennially interesting cannot be considered hackneyed; there fore discourse concerning fancy jackets needs no apologies It is on the books of fashion that we are to hear consider able about them for some time to come. Motley is the only wear, says Shakes peare. The greatly varied fabrics intro duced and the diversity shown ill their application render the word motley" as applied to the bolero, the Russian, French, guard and similar fancy jackets entirely appropriate, or at least not in- apt. Just now, though looking quite chic and smart, these little garments for street wear as has before been observed, appear quite insufficient as a substitute for a heavy winter coat or cape. Being chamois lined, they are, however, some what more protective than they look.
 The velvet blouses that fashion still affects cannot exactly be called street wraps, but when becoming they are really better though a less novel choice than the bolero jacket. Dark hued velvet blouses are still worn with handsome cloth skirts with both house and street costumes Their simple, se- were style remains unchanged, elabora- ton being exercised in the. case of blouses of brocade, satin or similar light textiles. Modified mutton leg sleeves, costly buttons and very narrow fur roll on the faring collar and cuffs form the sole decoration, and frequently the al,o,,,,v brttops are omitted On theater hlonses of russian red, green, brown or black velvet a more ornate style IS ob- seryable Tudor or Queen Bess ruffs are employed with additions of creamy lace plaitings or ruches of moussellne de soie. some of these having tiny clusters of nerfumed yiolets i'll the heart of each full plait. New York Post.
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point favorable to economy and health. A thermometer should be i'll every sif- ting room, and it should not be pernit- ted to indicate temperature of more than 70 degrees. This is warm enouoh for health, and perhaps a lower tenn perature would be still better. Dr. Kane. during his arctic explorations, said that hls men were more comfortable when the cabin was at 61 or G2. degrees than when 1t was warmer, aud that is the temperature recommended for hospital wards.
 Many mothers appear to accept with resignation the repeated and violent colds from which their children suffer as proyidential and unavoidable. 1t should be impressed upon their minds that these colds are due as much to the overheated homes as to the outdoor ex- posture.
 Give every bedroom thorough airing every day, more especially if several children are obliged to sleep i'll the same room. This IS to be avoided if possible but, if not, be sure to give attention to the ventilation of these rooms. There is frequently bad air enough generated and breathed i'll the sleeping apartment of a family of small children to supply them all, not only with colds, but with a number of so called 'malarious" dis eases, to last them throughout the year. New York Journal.
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MARION s. PARKER.

so % there for instruction. prepared, matriculated and was admitted to the regular course in civil engineering, just as though were a man. You know at Ann Arbor all the courses are open to women, and they couldn't deny my ap- plication. It is coeducational in every sense of the word.
 1T took the regular course, o she went en. "except that in the senior year l substituted architectural work for sur yeying. I preferred it only because l thought the other would do me more good "
 Wasn't it difficult to obtain posi- tion?' I asked.
 ,'Well. I was extremely fortunate, 7" said Miss Parker. T had anticipated a yreat deal of trouble, knowing I should have to contend with an enormous amount of prejudice, and that practi- cally should have to struggle for even the slightest foothold. However, MT Purdy offered me position either in the New York or the Chicago office. l was given the same salary that is given to men doing the same work and had equal chances of advancement. Two weeks after I had graduated, in July, 1895, was at work "
 ''What would you say the necessary notifications are for women who W1sh b take up the same business?''
 ' "First of all, to make a success of such career, a woman must be thor oughly and naturally fond of mathe- matics, not merely algebra, etc, but applied mathematics and the like. Civil engineering is sreally the application of pure mathematics to construction. Then, too, woman must be willing to york with all the little intricate and complex details that are part of mathe- matical service. She must be careful, accurate and patient. The whole system is made up of trifes, to be sure, but ii every trifing detail is not exact and perfect serious accidents may occur. "-- Boston Globe.
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Woman and Ambition.

Ambition IS a most desirable quality Wien 1t does not carry one so far into the sea that the waves are stronger than can be buffetsd successfully. Woman's ambition, as a rule, forces her compara- lively much farther than mans. Be she single and " orking for her living, her ambition generally leads her to the hope of accommodating property, or dressing in fine gowns, or owning handsome jewell ". Married, she is ambitious for social position, for worldly honors to be show cred on her husband and children, through which she shines i'll reflected glory, and so in many instances she struggles and strives, worries and con- triyes until, beaten or triumphant, she discovers that she has exhausted phys ical strength and mental force for a chimera that fails to satisfy even when within her grasp. Many lives are sacri- feed to ambition. Dark hair grows pre- maturely gray in worrying over what keeps forever just step ahead of the pursuer. Contentment is the jewel that means absence of wrinkles, long, undis- turbed nights of rest, placid days and a rare enjoyment of the things we have, whether they be much or little
 Speaking from the fullness of per sonal experience, the writer pleads with women to lay down their arms and calmly accept rather than battle against fate and fortune. This does not mean to lapse into laziness Far from it. The sluggish existence is of all types the most depressing. Yet there is happy mean between the mad chasing after phantoms and the comatose nothingness of sheer getting through of days.
 In this era of advancement for women it may seem strange for one who is in the world of what is termed new wom- anhood to glorify as the choicest and brightest, the noblest and most satisfy ing, existence that one which is rounded out ill home circle. The love of chil- dren, the sweet, pure atmosphere of life within the walls where dear ones clus- ter, the content with sphere that, while not marked with seintillations of brilhancy, is replete with hearts ease, is for woman the most ennobling and the most joyous. Perhaps the writer is blue and her busy teeming life takes on the color of clouded skies. That may be the secret of tcday's confidential out burst, but at all times this truth lies close to her heart, and it is what she has just uttered. Philadelphia Times.
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ovsrheated Liviag Rooms.

Do you keep your sitting room her
 metically scaled during the w1nterF Do
 you shiver and pile more coals on the
 furnace and bundle yourself up In a zephyr shawl whenever colder wave is prophesied? Do your registers give forth constant blasts of hot air or your steam fairly blister the garments of those who pass by? If these things are so
 then it is unnecessary to ask It you nave constant colds, Indigestion, that famous tired feeling. an annual attack of the grip and houseful of ailing children.
 The reason why so many American women overheat their houses and pave the way for their physicians to make ] fortunes is that they are accustomed 70 pass part of their time i'll the Kitchen, where culinary necessities put whole . some temperature quite out of the ques- ton. When they have finished theli tasks i'll this department, the tired and oyerheated housewives turn to the other rooms to find them scold. y They are cold only by comparison, but IL Wouio be difficult to make one believe It. The consequence is the register is opened ol the fire stirred up until the sitting loom is as warm as the kitchen, and the habit of overheating, coming down from the days of huge wood piles and roaring chimney places projects itself into the age of double windows, steam heating apparatus and redhot coal stoves.
 A little thought and experimenting will work reform in many households to the increased comfort and health o' It's inmates and to the advantage of tht coal bin and the wood pile. In these days of dear fuel and cheap thermome ters the latter shpnld be indulged ill un til the temperature of overloaded apart gents, public and private, is reduced te
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-01
Denim Gone Out.

Denim, ill all colors-that cotton ma terial which has been in such favor for draperies and cushions-has lost its caehet And what do you suppose has taken it's place?
 No less or greater a fabric than tick ing-ordinary ticking as to weave, but choice and solid hued as to colorings. Old pink, green, blue, new yellow al l orange and terra cotta are the tones. The material, as women will recall, has a finish as of sateen, and 1t is especially adapted for its purpose. The price is only B cents.
 In house where artistic effects are more desired than expensive ones this material could be put to much service. One CT another of the celorings would tighten the bedroom, the dining room, or darken the drawing room, as might be desired.
 Charming portieres are made from lengths of it without the least orna- mentation. But the beauty is heightened by appliques of white or lighter or darker shade of the same color.
 These appliques are of flowers or fig ures, and fanciful stitchings blend the pieces set on with the background.
 Sofa pillows yet are the most desirable objects in nice needlework. They are large, square, plump Usually they are made with ruffies of the fabric of the pillow Yellow, perhaps, is the favorite color One big ticking pillow had a huge tigers head embroidered on it in dashes of black where the spots ought to be, and red where the open mouth was, and white where the teeth should show. It was immensely effective, but more suggestive of active life than slumber. However, too much must not be asked of contemporary sofa pillow If it is smart and well made, it has full filled its mission. New York Press.
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 0nPFa ROunQf.a.

Just where the line between the head dress and the bonnet is drawn takes keen eye to discern, but undoubtedly the latter does cover little more of the head. Spangled wings with an aigret and small caplike Dutch bonnets stud ded with rhinestones and with one nod ding plume rising from a soft coekade of white lace are included in bonnets, but the ornaments of tnlle which have q feather are only Q trifie smaller Pale blue, pale pink, black and white, all are used while in the different shades of velvet there are curiously tied bows which quite cover the bonnet frame, are very becoming and, best of all, dc not interfere with the range of vision of the person i'll the seat behind, which an aiGret or feather sometimes does When the bonnets are worn broad, they must fit closely to the head to be in style this winter, and the hair generally extends beyond them. When the sharp, hard lines of velvet or jet are unbecoming, a ruehe of tulle or lace is permissible and will often work wonders in the effect.
 The little Normandy bonnets are among the new designs. They were shown early in the winter, but did not meet with much favor Lately they have been revived with some needed notifications.
 With high waist any of these little bonnets is considered suitable for the opera ill the orchestra stalls, but this year it is a fad, and most sensible one, to arrange the hair we'll and not wear any bonnet, and certainly it adds great ly to the brilliant effect of the house having the women with uncovered heads and i'll demitoilet when not in full ball dress. s.-Harper Bazaar.
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w.n,sn Conducted the Meeting.

Representative Brosius of Pennsyl- yania rather inclines to the bellef that women in politics, like civil service re- form. have come to stay since his cam paigning trip through the west last sum mer' It is really Imaginable to hear him tell of his first introduction to wom- ans political meeting. It was i'll Ne hraska town. He had spoken at big open air meeting in the afternoon and had gone to his hotel for much needed rest. when he was called upon by a committee of ladies and invited to aa- dress 5 meeting in the courthouse ln the evening, which. he was informea'
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WOMAN'S WORLD. =. :.
HE couNTRYs ONLY PRACTICAL WOMAN CIVIL ENGINEER.

oyerheated Living Rooms-woman and
 Ambition-Fsncy Jackets-Women Con-
 dueted the Meeting-opera Bonnets.
 Denim Makes Way For Ticking.
 Marion s. Parker enjoys the unique distinction of being the only practical woman civil engineer in this country. She is slight young girl, apparently about 20 years of age, and has woman W. gracious manner that makes her very charming Miss Parker seems quite unconscious of the fact that her peculiar position as the ore woman in her pro- fession makes her interesting.
 Really, there isn't anything to tell, '' she replied to an inquiry. 1T made up my mind to be civil engineer, studied for it and am now working hard for promotion It was the most natural thing in the world, for I just followed my inclinations. I wouldn't do any thing else.
 esAt first, ' she continued, q thought to study architecture, for plans and de- signs have always had great attrac- ton for me. Then, as I became more and more interested i'll mathematics, realized that something involving that branch of science would be more to my liking. Civil engineering was just the thing, so at 15 began earnest prepara- tion.
 Did you have any difficulty in get ting such an education?'' I asked.
 Mot in the least, My father is a graduate of Ann Arbor, and I concluded