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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-04
ARTISTIC NEW GOWNS,
Good Features of the Fashions
for the Spring.
EFFECTIVE USES OF COLOR.
Ideas Evolved by the Taste and
Fancies of Three Countries.

Fashions Tendency IL Toward Indefinite
Rounded Lines, sort, CllnEInE Enects, and
Transparent MaterInIs-Dress Never Pret-
tier. More Practical. or Moro Readily
Adapted 10 Any ana Every F~iEure-sur-
prisinE Combinations or Colors Handled
with suoccss-Tho Use OF BRAID nm Impor-
tsnt Feature or Dress TrimminE-Thc New
Ribbons and Buttons ana Their Uses
styles OF tho New sleeves ana skirts.
The transition period in fashion is hero again.
As the season advances and spring openings
bring forth their exclusive novelties, the subject
Of dress becomes more and moro interesting.
There arc all sorts and kinds of models, repre-
senting the tnste and capricious fancics of three
different countries, from which you may choose.
In general the new fashions arc very artistic.
and the evident tendency for indefinite rounded
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-04

is used as n background for tho pattern. The
silk lining usually matches this In color. Tubu-
lar braids arc very populars and come in all the
colors. as well as black.
Fancy dress trimmings. In gallons, cmbroid-
cred, applique lace. and iewellod effects surpass
in elegance and variety all tho productions that
have appeared before. Applique trimmings are
made of gold thread, jewels, paillettes, and shot
silk, which forms tho pattern, Of silk embroid-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-04

buttons and a vest Of white lawn frills edged
with yellow lace. Another little Jacket of this
sort has q coat tail at tho back and q point in
front, with rows OF black braid forming q bolt
finish on tho edge.
The first gown illustrated is OF fawn cloth.
with white moire. facings. on the coat; White
ton In 80 that II can be taken off and lnundried.
The loose sacque coat Is perfectly straight and
loose In the back. and the rovers are piped with
white and arranged to button across or to DO
left open. The Elton coat with cape sleeves
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-04

season, and the open meshcd fabrics necessitate
contrasts of color in the lining to bring out the
effect. Some of the %prettiest combinations in
these are tho black canvas gowns made over
the new purple red, or China blue. and trimmed
with black satin ribbon and red canvas over
black. Black trimmings are almost n necessity on
any red gown TO tone down the color. Green
and black are a fashionable finish for II brown
canvas gown. A gown of dark blue material
which looks like popiin. but is much thinner,
shows u mixture of Oriental embroidery, black
satin ribbon, gray velvet, fancy braid. and
cream white coarse linen batiste on the bodice.
No ono but IL French woman could possibly
manipulate such u combination with any sue.
cess; but this gown and many others seen this
senson which do not sound at all like harmony,
or even good contrasts, are wonderful examples
OF good taste when you can see the effect. An
imported gown Of green, blue, and white foulard
has the lower part OF the waist made of light
ecru batiste with an open striped pattern rcsem-
bling beading. Tho upper part OF tho bodice 10
Of the silk. deliberately trimmed with heavy
cream lace; tho collar is of cream satin ribbon
and the belt is OF black satin ribbon with n ro-
settle bow and one short end at tho back.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-04

In packing away white furs or robes or
childrcn's white cloats for the summer do not
forget TO scatter pieces Of white wax among
them. II will help to keep them from turning
yellow. A nice way is to roll them in pieces OF
cotton or linen. made very dark with bluing,
before putting them into their boxes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-04

helps out the variety in jackets, but the clos,
sleeve is much more desirable.
For those IN like n more fancy costume there
ls one OF green, tweed, with points Of white
cloth set in the skirt and trimmed around with
black braid. The same idea is carried out in tho
BODICE, which opens over u vest of white surah.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-04

lines, soft. ~clinging effects, and transparent ma
terials is a great element in their favor. There
are many and varied opinions on the relative
merits of the latest fashions. but certainly dress
was never %prettier, more practical, or more read
ily adapted to any and every figure than it is
now, and the art of combining several colors and
materials in one gown has reached a degree Of
perfection never known before.
Green, black. and cream white are cleverly ar
ranged as a decoration for q dark blue and white
foulard; turquoise blue velvet and black lace
trim another blue and white silk of n lighter
tint, and the same velvet combined with white
lace is very effective in a black and white check.
Oriental colored embroidery, mandarin silk, and
black velvet ribbon comprise tho combination
on a gray poplin gown, and a touch of black or
white, or both. is n feature of almost every half
dressy gown. Black and white materials in both
checks and stripes are decidedly popular this
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-04

When a dose OF unpleasant medicine Is mecca
sary, particularly with children, its disagrceablc
taste may be almost wholly concealed IL n pep
permint candy Is taken just before the medicine,
This Is a better plan than taking something
after the dose.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-04
up-ro-DArE CYCLING COSTUMES.
Decorative Arts Ernrt- to Mako women Look
ut Their Hest on wheels.

Decorative art, with a special aspiration for
grace and Improvement, has laborod continu-
ously In the department of bicycle dress, but,
alas the goal of perfection has not been reached
despite oil tho improvements which timo and
ingenuity have made within the past two years.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-04
FASHIONS FRE1Ks AND FRILLs.

Tho stock, or cravat, whichever may be tho
most acceptable name, is a study In dress which
Is very important this season, and to choose
from the bcwildcring variety offered you in tho
shops requires no little amount OF Considcra-
ton. We have the simple scarf of silk passing
twice around the neck and tied In n bow in front,
tho narrow band, like n mans evening tic. in all
the plain cOlors. and various plaids, and tho
sailors knot. sometimes given "a touch OF feIui-
ninity by II finish OF dainty lace on tho ends.
Crepe dc chino IL to be very much worn this
combination With other materials. and there is II
now kind ribbed like poplin which is very doll.
cate and soft.
Tho ruling tendency in tho present mode of
hair dressing IL 10 make a full soft pun all
around the head. SO tho hair 81 pushed forward
and held in place by long side combs Circ!inK In
shape TO tit the head. Three and four of these
are used, and the effect Is not always becoming,
especially when the locks are not very abundant.
The old-timc sunshndc called the regal Is
one OF the ~rcvivals of the season, and It's special
recommendation Is tho Joint in tho handle,
which allows the stick to fold up. II this swivel
Joint could be applied to umbrella handles,
which are forever tripping people UP in the cars
waited stairs. It would be n boon to all man and
wUmankind.
Pretty evening waists are made of lisse, laid
In deep horizontal tucks, over n SILK or satin
foundation.
The narcissus Is fashionable in millinery.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-04

Aroom situated SO that it docs not get any direct
sunlight, but only reflected light, may be made
more cheerful IL the walls arc covered with a
paper that has a background OF some delicate
yellow shade. Tho painted woodwork should bc
of n creamy tint, and with yellow India silk or
muslin drapcries at the windows. one can al
most imagine ones self in u room with a SOUTH
ern exposure.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-04

A coarse mesh wire tray that fits into a frying
pan or spider is of great assistance to u cook
when frying. On this frame anything to he
cooked can be laid and be Drowned easily as If in
the pan, while any chance of burning is avoided.
The tray should havea long wire loop handle.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-04

turquoise set with rlinestoncs. There are all
sorts OF metal buttons, those in old silver and
Russian enamel being especially good style.
Plain white enamel buttons in small sizes IRE
very effective on Il blue canvas gown.
Sleeves are the special point Of interest in the
new spring gowns, as there Is IL decided differ
encc in the cut. The new sleeve Is almost close
fitting, with very narrow epaulct frills at tho
top. The plain sleeve i3 the unusual exception
except in cloth gowns, and shirred. tucked,
and trimmed sleeves OF some sort are the rule.
This is n wise provision OF fashion, as 1t dis
guises tho unbecoming effect OF IA close sleeve.
They are shlrrcd up and down in two or three
narrow frlils with n space between or around Ii in
pulrs; tucks are set in diagonnlly, up and down,
or around in groups, and all the sleeves which
arc intended to be long fall well over tho hand.
The plain coat sleeve with a little fulness at tho
top is the one most in use for tailor gowns and
cloth jackets.
The new skirts have many and varying fea-
lures, one OF which Is the fancy for trimming
them around the hips, when there il no other
decoration. Tucks and tiny box plaits extend
ing four or Ave inches down from the waist are
set in across tho front and sides. They are of
thin materials, and especially foulards, and
three inch.wide double frills of the silk, put on
close together with the effect of a basque frlll,
trim one imported model. One little frlll of this
sort in cream white foulard trims another
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-04

Wooden moulding boards are no longer used
in the up.to-date kitchen. Marble or plate glass
with Il rolling pin of the same hard substance
require less care to keep them clean and in
proper condition.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-04

Loops for hanging up garments arc always
wearing out and breaking, particularly with
chidren's cloaks and coats. To make a service
able loop cut IA strip OF kid from an old glove.
roll in II n piece OF coarse string. and sew tho
edges OF Kid neatly together. This loop. fas-
tened securely 10 "A garment, will stand any
amount OF pulling without wearing or breaking.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-04

Alittlo lemon peel makes n delicious flavoring
for many things, such as buildings, fruit sauces.
croquettcs, and meat pies. and is one of the
things il Is best to have at hand. When using
tho juice only OF lemons save the peel by
rinsing it in clear water and letting ii dry then
grating II and putting it in u glass jar with Il
close cover. Treated thus it Is always ready.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-04

The beltcd Norfolk Jacket. witha light leather
belt running under all tho plnits except the one
In the middle OF tho back, is very pretty, and
front or close fitting, AS you wish, and is often
made with u yoke having three short points in
the back outlined with braid. Another belted
Jacket. OF navy blue serge. has one revcr and
collars and cuffs of white cloth, covered with
rows OF blue braid.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-04

In general effect there Is very little difference
between one bicycle skirt and another; ii is the
condemns II. On the other hand tho jacket bios
SONS out in n great variety of sty les and modes
cloth are the fayOriic materials; but for warm
weather there nrc dainty cool-loOking costumes
or tight fitting, but they arc all short, and the
bolero or Elton shape is extremely popular.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-04

An agreeable method of changing the atmos-
phcrc in an invalid's room is to pour some good
eau dc cologne into a soup plato and with n
lighted match set fire to II. The cologne will
make a pretty flame and impart u delightful, re-
freshing odor to the air.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-04

The narcissus Is fashionable in millinery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS.
Mr.. c. f. +. Beall Succeeds the Lnte
Gardiner G. Hubbard M GoYeruar


Gardiner G. Hubbard ms Governor.
The annual meeting of the Society Of
Colonial Wars was held last night at the
Shoreham Hotel. Mr.. C. F. T. Beale pre-
sidei The election of officers resulted az
follows: Governor. Charles F. T. Beall;
Deputy governor, George Cotton Maynard;
lieutenant governor, Surgeon Gen. Walter
Wyman, secretary, Joseph Cuyer Hardie:
deputy secretary, Henry G. Kemp: treas
urer, John William Henry; registrar N,
Frank Birge Smith; historian, Marcus Ben
jamin, chaplain. Rev. Arnold Harris Hord /:
chancellor, William Park Metcalf; surgeon,
Dr. Ira Warren Dennison
Gentlemen of the council Ito serve three
years)-Dr. James Milton Flint, U. S. n:
DIR. James Cushing Merrill, u. s. A., and
Henry Dearborn Saxton.
COMMITTEES on membership-Frank Birge
Smith. William Van Zandt Cox Harry
Weston Van Dyke, DR.. George Tully
Vaughan. U. 8. M. H. S., and Thomas
Blagden.
Committee on historical documents-Gil-
bert Thompson. H. P. R. Holt, George r.
E. Watkins
Committee on installation-F W. Huide-
koper, Major Joseph Prentice Sanger, U.
S. A; Gen. Absolom Baird, U. S. A.: John
Sidney Webb and James Malcolm Henry,
The new governor was empowered to
appoint committee of three to arrange
series of informal monthly meetings TO
be held during the winter. 1t was decided
to spread upon the minutes of last nights
meeting the resolutions recently prepared
by a special committee expressing the
sorrow and regret of the society at the
death of Its late beloved governor, Gardi-
ner G. Hubbard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

Not sugar and spice. but everything else
that's sweet, may be found at the drug
store of Thomas z. Ogram, al the northeast
corner of 18th street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. This corner, by the way, is one o.
the brightest and most attractive in TIE
city, and Ogram's. especially at this season
Of the year, shows up particularly well.
Every imaginable variety in the way OF
perfumes is on hand, in conjunction with
most tempting display of cut glass bot
ties For the Christmas trade Mr.. Ogram
also offers an immense stock of silver
toilet and manicure articles, glass pitchers
with silver tops. military hair brushes,
atomiZers and hundreds of other articles
that would please even those Of the most
fastidiouS tastes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
Shopping Made Easy.

The following conversation Was overheard
this morning between two :natrons on a
crowded street car going over to George
town. The matrons had evidently been
shopping from the appearance of the
many bundles which they had in their
hands and arms. They had the Christmas
look already on their faces, and. as may be
imagined were bright and happy:
81 began to think we were mot going TO
have much of Christmas" one said to
the other. You know, John has been out
of work for six weeks. and we've had a
hard time of 1t In consequence. I thought
we wouldn't be able to get anything for
Christmas as we had SO little money.
was talking to friend the other day and
she told me about Hecht, s. Company's way
Of doing business at 5I5 7th street. You
know they carry on their business on q
liberal credit basis. You, dom have to have
much money. as long as you give them q
guarantee that you will pay for everything
In the end. I went to see them, and they
very gladly gave me all the credit I want
ed on terms that surprised me. You can
get anything you want there. too. They
have got all kinds of ladies', mems and
childrens furnishings"
Hecht & Co. have five other large stores
IN Baltimore, and they say that the Christ
mas trade here and In the monumental city
is exceptionally good. Their stores are
crowded all the time with Christmas shop
pers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

In the line of useful Christmas presents
what more useful or satisfactory present
could be conceived than a pair Of good
shoes? A splendid line of such articles,
from the dainty patent leather, full dress
shoe to the stout, thick, heavy winter street
shoe, may be seen at the shoe store Of Ar
thur Burt, at 1411 + street, and selection
may be made from the splendid variety
offered, at the loves of prices. All the latest
styles in toes and in tips may be found at
Burts, and a wearer of his shoes will feel
absolutely comfortable, not only in the
flesh, but in the mind regarding the appear
ance of these useful, as well as sometimes
Ornamental and always necessary, articles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
NOT A LEGAL MARRIAGE.
Ceremony Performed by Army Chap
lain Decided to BE Invalid.

Chief Justice Bingham. in Criminal Court
No l, today made a ruling of more than
passing interest, when he directed the jury,
in the case Of Edmund SDiver, colored,
charged with bigamy, to return a verdict
of not guilty, ard discharged the defend
ant from custody.
The prosecuting witness was Anna Spiver.
an old colored woman. 1t seems that long
before the war Anna. then a slave, was
married to a slave named Mitchell. Inc
latter sent away with chaln gang
and three weeks later Anna was informed
that he had jumped into a river and was
drowned. She was sent to New orleans
and lived there twelve years. December 70,
1861, she was married by an army chaplain
to Spiver. They came to Washington
prior to the close of the war and lived to-
gether until last February, accommodating
some property. Spiver in February an
nounced that he was not letai'y married
to Anna, and thereupon married a young
girl named Ella Davis. Anna caused ms
arrest on warrant Tor bigamy, and, after
a hearing in the Police Court, Judge KIM
ball certified the case to the grand jury.
The attorneys for the defense, Messrs;
Campbell Darlington, Fountain Peyton and
Peril w. Frisby, claimed that the cere-
mony performed by the army chaplain lid
not constitute legal marriage under the
laws of Louisiana.
The district attorney held that under the
act OF 1866 coiored people in the District
Of Columbia, who at the time of their
actual emancipation were living together
as husband and wife, were considered mar
ried. The reply to this proposition by the
defense was the contention that the procla-
nation of President Lincoln in 1865 freed
Spiver and Anna at that time, and, there
fore, the act of 1866 did not apply to them.
Chief Justice Bingham disposed of the
matter on the question of the alleged mar
riage of the parties in Louisiana by a chap
lain connected with the Union army. All
the testimony presented on that point was
an alleged marriage certificate, bearing the
alleged signature of the chaplain, but show
ing no signatures of witnesses.
Whatever the moral obligations of this
defendant may be-" the court stated, we
cannot hold him on criminal charge, I'M
less the proof meets the legal requirements
of the law. The court holds that there is
lack Of proof of legal marriage in Louis
lana under the laws of Louisiana"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

When lola wrote his "Au Bonheur des
Danes" Translated into English, THE La.
dies Paradise'). he must have seen the
great Bon Marche Of Paris decked out In
holiday attire. Just such an Xmastime
dress. our local Ladies' Paradise" the
Bon Marche, il wearing now. The whole
gamut of woman's wants is comprised in
this exhibit. And the needs of the mel
beings necessary even in Paradise, are by
no means sighted.
There Is one department that should par.
ticularly tempt every one to put by some
thing for a rainy day." that's the umprel-
la department. No such an aggregation OF
rain and sun protectors ever had a show
ing in this city. The window display is a
notably tasteful exhibit, and Is O model OF
clever window dressing.
The stream Of bookbuyers going in and
out the Bon Marche book store is plain
evidence of the popularity Of this feature
Of the establishment Anything printed.
anywheres. by any one. can be secured
here. Is the claim they are fulfilling every
day In this department. And doing 1t, too.
at the Enthusiastically low prices the
house has long been noted for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
krinSle,k Clearing House.

If you are at loss what to give for
Christmas, go to Saks' and look. Their
stock will clear away the clouds Of guam
Diary and put into your head a thousand
notions of practical gifts; sensible be-
cause they are wearables. and everybody
likes to be the recipient of fine f1xings.
This store and stock offer especial at
fractions to ladies who are at sea to
what is strictly proper in mems wears.
and who want the counsel Of knowing ones
to help them i'm their selections. They can
rest assured they cannot go aStray here.
The exclusive novelties represent the best
that have come into the world of fashion.
The haberdashery is a mine of givables
The smoking Jackets, bath robes and slip
popularity to features of holiday presents
that have grown old with custom.
In the sporting goods department a null
titude of things dear to old and young
beckon attention.
The mems and boys clothing depart
ments are both attractive spots to the prac-
teal givers. You find at once the best
styles, the best variety, ready -to-wear that
is on a par with the best that can be made
to order.
To the men who want to make presents
to the ladies this is a helpful store as we'll
The stock of street and reception dresses
wraps, furs, waists, skirts and all the
other features of feminine fnery is made
up or the choicest creations of the season
FASHION perfect. The lady assistants will
lend you any help and give you any need
ed advice that will facilitate your selection.
From show window to delivery counters
the Saks store is filled with the markings
OF the merriest of merry Christmases
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
A Mistake in the Name.

To the Editor Of The E,e ning Star:
In your report yesterday Of proceedings
had before the subcommittee Of the Ser
ate committee on Pacific railroads, in the
matter of certain charges made by Thomas
Reddington, agent of Jeffords & Co., bank
ers, alleging improper listing and patenting
Of lanis to railroad companies, your re-
porter inadvertently COMPOUNDED my name
with that of the author of the charges and
Incorrectly ascribed said charges to me. ]
am net the author of said charges, have
no connection whatever with the same.
and, from my knowledge of land office pro-
cedure, am certain they cannot be we'll
founded. JAMES K REDINt.TON
December q, 1897.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
PARTLY CLOUDY.
Cooler Weather Indicated for We'd
Resdny Night.

Forecast till s pm. Wednesday: For the
District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland
ard Virginia, partly cloudy weather; cooler
Wednesday night; northwesterly winds.
Weather conditions and general forecast:
The storm in the Ohio valley has moved
to the north Atlantic coast increasing in
intensity. A trough of low pressure ex-
tends from New England to the west gulf
and snow or rain has fallen in this trough
in the lake regions and upper Mississippi
valley.
A storm appears to be developing in Mon
tana.
Since the 18th a hgh-pressure area has
been central in the middle plateau regions,
and moderate temperatures may be ex-
pected east of the Mississippi river while
this condition continues.
The temperature has risen in the Atlantic
states; it has fallen in the Mississippi val
ley, and has remained nearly stationary
elsewhere.
The temperature will fall slightly IN the
Ohio valley.
Rain. followed by clearing weather in
The interior, may be expected in the gulf
and soI:th Atlantic states: snow IN New
England, and clearing weather in the mid
de Atlantic states.
The following heavy precipitation Tin
iEches) was reported:
During the past twenty-four hours
Vickshurg, LII; Knoxville, 1.22.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, 11:16 am. high tide,
4.51 a m and IDS pm.
Tomcrrow-Low tide, II midnight and