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Evening star., 1897-07-31

popular as it was before ii was hawked
over bargain counters in 59-cent lots. The
model is too good one to go out, how
ever, and this year one sees gowns opening
on one side, but made with a yoke of en-
broidery lace, square or pointed. One
style shown is shirred in three places from
the neck to the shoulder. and over the
shirrng threads is sewn a narrow row of
feather stitching. This feather stitching
can be bought by the yard. The neck of
this gown is finished with a fall of lace,
held in place by two rows of wash ribbon,
which are run through bands of insertion,
which form a collar.
A Pretty Idea.
A pretty idea is to have the gown match
the chemise. Just as they do in bridal
sets. for nowadays every woman aims 10
be more or less of a bride all her life in
daintinesS and charm. Twelve yards of
goods will make a gown, chemlse and
a pair of drawe Wide straight Japan
ese sleeves for night dresses are pretty
fancy, and are to be recommended for
summer, or for a pretty arm at any time
These sleeves are generally finished with
edging of lace put on plain and not at
all fulled.
Many coIored lawn night gowns are made
with Spartan simplicity. They have box
a pocket at the side. More feminine-look-
ing lawn gowns in lavender, blue and pink,
are trimmed with ruffies of white embroid-
cry. These colored gowns cannot be
age laundress or laundry. but must first
be put in salt and water for few min
utes, and then washed in soap suds and
not boiled. Such gowns are not expen-
sive. and last two or three seasons. They
range from rs cents 10 $50 apiece. OF
course they can be made for less than
they can be purchased.
There is little change from year to year
in loW-necked corset covers. The regular
fitted waist is preferred by many, but the
daintiest and prettiest are shaped either by
tuckS at the waist line. maze on tapes
like shirt waists. These made shirt
waist lines wear the best. The objection TO
all readymade corset covers is the lack of
S'eeve. No matter how wide the lace which
is put about the neck narrow lace is al
ways put about the arm. If only the same
width lace Were put about the lower part
of the arm and drawn in With ribbons, the
waist would be more modest and satisfac-
tory. For every corset cover, whether high
or low-necked should have some slight
apology for sleeve
The present fashion of colored lawn lin
ings has created call for underwaists and
skirts of the same color and material. Very
pretty lawn skirts and lawn underwaists
are shown in any desired shade. One of
the daintieSt shown in a large shop was
pale blue lawn. The skirt had wide ruffie
of Valenciennes, and the Cnderwaist, which
was low-necked. had several rows of inser-
ton to match around the neck. The bodice
was held in place by pale blue ribbons run
through the lace. short full pleating of
Many petticoats are shown trimmed with
Valenciennes, fuled in SO as to make a
very wide ruff1e. These models are only
adapted for wear on grassy lawns, or when
driving in luxurious victorias. Those who
are obliged to walk had better choose en-
broidery. or one of the many palmer and
yet pretty ruff1es for white skirts.
MABEL BOYD.
Evening star., 1897-07-31

lar drinker of rum will take no other
liquors in its place if he can help It. 1t
seems TO reach the spot more directly than
any other dram The darker brown sugars
nave also disappeared. and they are not
likely To return, owing to the methods of
boiling and the manufacture. Granulated
sugar IS of the same composition as far
as saccharine Qualities are concerned as
loaf. cut loaf cube, and crushed, and diff
ters from them only in that its crystals
DO rot coherc- This is because 1t is con-
sfantiy stirred during the process of crys-
talliZation. The lighter brown sugars
taste sweeter than the white for the
reason that there is some molasses in them.
HousekeeDers have difficulty these DAYS In
| finding coarse, dark sugars, which are al
ways preferred for use in putting up sweet
pickles. making cakes. and similar uses
As they cannot get brown sugar any more
I may he well for them to remember that
they cal simulate brown sugar by adding
teasDo'nful of molasses to each quarter
OF pound of the white granulated sugar
ms combination does as well in all house
noid receipts that cah for brown sugar as
the article itself. and besides it saves them
great deal of hunting for brown sugar.
which. as said before. has disappeared
from the market
Evening star., 1897-07-31
THE MONEYLESS MAN.
Harslshfps of Experimental aud
Amateur Tramp.
From Scribner's.

From Scribner's.
1t was nearing noon, and was very hun
cry. The question of earning a meal was
no longer an interesting speculation but
a pressing necessity. I turned all my at
tention to that. A large iron gateway
leading into cemetery attracted me. Sew
eral ragged, tow-headed children were
playing about the lodge. One of them told
me that his father was inside and he
indicated the general direction of the tomb
stones. 1 found the digger sweating free
ly in half-finished grave, ard instantly
offered my help as a means Of earning a
dinner. The gravedigger was AN Irish
man. He leaned at upon his spade,
and soberly looked !ne over, and then de-
clined my offer. He was polite but not at
all communicative. and he met my ad-
vances with the one remark that his ''ol1
woman" was not at home.
A little farther on ] saw three women
in pursuit of a hen. / eagerly volunteered
my help. and asked for dinner in pay
ment. They quit the chase, and stood con-
fronting me with serious aces. while I
eloquently pleaded my readiness to help
them. Nothing in ;ne situation seemed to
strike them as strange or Irregular ,,ut
they touched upon it with short. grave
speech. until had the feeling of something
momentous, and L accepted their refusal
with a sense of relief.
Al last in the outskirts of tine village OF
" estport, / found a nan moving his
lawn, and he was willing to give me d.
ner for completing the work. Ny final sue
cess in getting odd job was a splendid
stimulus | urged the mower over the
lawn with a vigor that surprised me. and
the dinner which / ate in the lim corner
of immaculate kitchen a liberal
return for the labor.
All that long summer afternoon l went
from house to house, asking subscriptions
for the magazine. The rack woulI have
been easier upon my feelings. but / was
eager 20 discover some ready way of Sp-
preaching people NO even the loafers at
the station We're in the least inclined to
share their company with me. AT Hi2htfall
1 earned, by saving wood tDr ar hour, a
supper and the right to sleep in an unused
Eara.
Evening star., 1897-07-31
The Exploration Fad.
From the Review of Reviews.

From the Review of Reviews.
The determination to know the untraveled
portions that remain of the earth's sur
face was never strong as at the present
moment. Nanser's brilliant arctic exploits
have only stimulated others to follow his
example. Herr Andree has set forth from
point far north the Scandinavian
coast to try balloon expedition into the
gradually narrowing region that lies un-
explored about the north pole. The thou
sands of restless adventurers " no are set
ting their faces toward the Klondyke gold
fields scarcely realize perhaps that they
too. are heading for arctic regions and
that Fort Yukon in Alaska is on the arc
tic circle, in the same latitude as Iceland.
Perfected airship navigation would be a
great convenience just now for communica-
tion with the klondyke Australian zeal
for exploration is turned toward the great
interior of the Australian continent and
the fascinating possibilities of unknown
Antarctic Lieut.: Peary, with a large party
OF American scientists, has gone for a
summer trip to northern Greenland He
will plant station to serve as a starting
point for his intended dash toward the
north pole next year
Evening star., 1897-07-31
FOR UP-TO-DATE WOMEN
The Latest Things in Dainty Lingerie for
Summer Wear.
Wherein the Fashions Have Changed
OF Recent Years - NnfnsOOk, Lawn
and Dfmfty Are Favored Fabrics.
Written Exclusively for The Evening Star.

Written Exclusively for The Evening Star
That distinctly feminine garment the
chemise, was only partly obScured by the
wave of knitted shirts which swept the
country, and it emerged from the competi-
tion triumphant. Leave to those of gen.
erous proportions the little knitted affairs.
which certainly have the merit of COM
pactness, but array thyself. o woman of
slender outlines, in an artistic chemise.
The chemise of cur forbears was wide.
short of skirt, and of good, thick. substan-
tial cotton. The chemise of the present
daughter Of Eve is narrow, long. slim and
graceful, and fashioned of material of
almost cobwebby fineness. Nainsook, lawn
and dim.ty are the favorite fabrics and
the amount of trimming depends upon the
length of the purse and the good taste
OF the wearer. Dimity in dainty patterns
is much liked, and this presupposes draw
ers to match.
Some of the prettiest chemises are the
simplest and they are shown in dimity
with pink or blue dots or stripes, trim
med with ruffies of narrow white en-
broidery. The ''marguerite,'' as it is called
is favorite model. 1t reaches almost to
the ankles and has insertion run Just
below the bust, under which a ribbon is
run, which gives it the appearance of an
en- pire gown. One pretty model is shown
tucked from the low neck to the waist
line. This gives a close fit in accordance
with the prevailing desire for trimness and
smoothness in everything. The long chem
1ses are trimmed around the bottom with
lace and tucks, or embroidery. In select
ing these care should be taken to choose
strong lace or embroidery, as the bot
tom of these chemises gets as hard wear
as the bottom of the petticoat.
Narrower Lace and Tucks.
Many chemises one buys are trimmed
with a ruff1e Of lace, but experience has
1t is best to have the chemise trimmed with
lace set in as insertion. When no cover is
worn over the corset the ruffied chemise
good taste has swept over underwear, and
narrower lace and tiny tucks and narrow
insertion with ribbon run under it is much
more worn than the wider, more fiimsy
imitation laces Of past fashion.
The very wide drawers of the period are
usually to be purchased only in the more
expensive materials. and trimmed with the
more expensive laces. Under a chemise
they are somewhat de trop, and look bet
they take the place Of the underskirt.
The short underskirt, by the way has
had its day. People who wear flannel
nowadays generally wear it next to the
skin, in the form of union undergarments
or tights. A long chemise or a pair of very
wide drawers form a sufficient foundation
for the long petticoat, and no one cares
to look bulky or wear more garments than
are necessary to modesty and comfort.
Dress reform Is partially responsible for
this, partially the desire for slender out
lines, which came in with the now extinct
bell skirt.
The empire night dress is not quite as
Evening star., 1897-07-31
GOBLET WANTS NO DUKE.
Rather See Daughter Die. He Says,
Than We'd Manchester.

LONDON Dispatch to the New York World.
II would rather see my daughter in her
grave than contract such a marriage"
said Mr. Ogden Goelet to close friend to-
da-- referring to the report that Miss Goe
let was engaged. or about TO be betrothed,
to the young Duke of Manchester.
The published announcement that an en-
gagamcnt had been arranged was denied
The next day, but il still is the subject of
much gossip. 1t is evident that although
the announcement was semi-official, Mr.
Goeet did not know that it was TO b'
made He denounces the intimation tha
the marriage is to take place is no meas
Ured terms. He is very angry that such 4
report is circulated by gossips and is espc-
ciaily angry that it was printed.
Ills vexation is not hard to understand.
The duke has been very wild and has given
grs at trouble to his family and to the
a. late trustees. The other night he dined
with Mrs. I-angtry and very gay party
at the Savoy.
His financial affairs are in such disorder
that only few weeks ago he remarked to
some one that he would have to marry an
Astor or Vanderbilt throw up the
sponge.
ON one point every one is agreed-that is.
that Miss Goelet will do exactly she
likeS in the matter. At the same time, II
is difficult to imagine any young. bright
eirl falling in love with this young duke.
He is below the medium in stature. his
white face il covered with pimples. he has
not even the knack OF being well dressed
and Is Familiarity known in society as
''Kirnon." Because OF his exalted rank he
goes 10 most of the aristocratic houses
but he is not popular with the ladies'.
There are several other marriageable
dukes and lords galore Even If this duke
were engaged. he could not marry until of
age without further seriously complicating
his already complicated affairs. He will
not attain his majority until next March
Evening star., 1897-07-31

% by 100 feet in dimensions, and Will rise
four stories above a cellar. The front will
be of mottled Pompeian brick and Hum
melstown stone. The suites will be hand
scmely finished with tiled baths, cabinet
mantels, hardwood trimmings. Steam heat
and electric appliances will be introduced.
The cost will be $1,000.
Architect E Woltz has made the plans
for e.even attractive dwellings to be erect
ed for Christian j. Ubhoff on kalorama
avenue, Washington Heights Ihey VIII
be three stories and cellar, with buH-brick
and Indiana limestone and press-brick ana
Hunmelstown stone fronts. The trimmings
will be in hard woods; the baths Will be
tiled, and they will be heated by hot water.
Mrs. Catherine Geddes will build from
plans 10y Architect r. H. Fowler two
story and basement residence, 20 by ~
feet, with red pressed brick and brown
stone front, at No. 1872 North Carolina
avenue northeast. The dwelling VIII De
heated by hot water and equipped with all
modern appliances. The cost will be
$4,000.
Arrangements are being completed to put
in new battery of boilers and complete
new heating outfit in the Portland flats.
August F. GetZ has been awarded the
contract to build the new Christian Church
at his bid of s23,900.
Orders have been issued by Building In
spector Brady to have the work on the
addition to the WallaCh School building
completed by September l.
A three-stoIy stable forty-three by sixty
seven 1eet IN Size, Will DG eIecleo III 'ile
rear of j. William Lees crematory on
PENNSYLVANIA avenue near Sd street north
west. The walls will be of brick and stone
and the interior will be supported by steel
beams, columns, angles and cross ties.
Senator FOrnker's New Home.
The officials Of the War Department have
approved the plans for the new residence
which Thomas c. Henderson is going to
erect for Senator Foraker at the corner of
10th and 2 streets northwest, and the per-
nit will be issued at once. The work or
excavatlng the foundation has already COM
menced.
The structure when completed Will be one
of the most imposing residences In Wash
ington. 1t will have frontage OF forty
feet ON 10th street. where there Will be an
entrance under a massive colonnade reach
ing to the second story and surnounted by
a balcony. The side on P street Will be par
ticularly beautiful. The residence will have
a depth of ninety-five feet on the street.
There will be circular bay window at the
front and rear ends, and between these VIII
be colonnade porch two stories In helght,
supported by artistic stone columns, hav-
ing a balcony on top. The building Will be
three stories in height, and the interior
finishing will be remarkable for Its beauty
and artistic treatment. The rooms VIII be
large with high ceilings, and every modern
convenience will be introduced. Mr. Paul
]. Pelz is the architect.
Evening star., 1897-07-31
Great Gathering gs.

From the Review of Reviews
England still resounds with the echoes
oe the great diamond jubilee celebrations,
the crowning feature of which was the re-
view of the fleet. So huge an aggregation
Of warships was never before witnessed in
the history Of the world. Our Canadian
neighbors have had a modest anniversary
celebration of their own, in honor of the
completion of the thirtieth year OF the
establishment of the dominion government,
San Francisco last month gave a most
magnificent welcome to the many thou
sands of young people who had assembled
for the annual convention of the Christian
Endeavor societies At Milwaukee the an
nual meeting of the Educational Associa-
ton was a conspicuous success. These two
great gatherings at Milwaukee and San
Francisco were illustrative of the forces
that are giving direction and character to
our American civilization. Our British
friends have been i'm the seventh heaven
of ecstasy over their alleged rediscovery
of the amazing beneficence of the institu-
tioD of royalty: but for our part we have
merely to turn in justification of our demo-
cratic institutions to cur greatly superior
educational life and development
Evening star., 1897-07-31
NoIasses Out of Trade.

FFNIn thf EsisITOrt s-ntIheI
The old-f2shioned molisses is rapidly
disappearing as an article of commerce. -
said a prominent grocer. "and in its place
have come a number of syrups, which are
more costly and by no means as satisfac-
tory. especially to the little ones. who de-
light. as We did when We were young. In
having 'Iasses on their bread. Most of the
molasses goes into the distilleries. where
II is made into rum. for which. notwith-
standing the efforts of our temperance
workers. the demand is constantly oh the
Increase. especially in the New England
states and for the export trade. The regu-
Evening star., 1897-07-31
Blind Statistics.

1t Is estimated that there are 1000 600
blind people IL the world. or 1 to every
1,5OO inhabitants, says an exchange. Latest
reports show $1,000 blind persons in Eng
land. or $40 for each million Inhabitants.
Blind infants of less than five years. 1G6
for each billion; between five and fifteea
2SS; between twenty and twenty-five, 422:
between forty-five and sixty. 1,625, and
above sixty-five years. 1000 for each mil
lion. Russia and Egypt are the countries
where the blind constitute the largest PRO-
portionate number of total population.
Evening star., 1897-07-31
He Had Been There Before.

From the San Francisco Post.
Smith walked up Market street the other
evening with a box Of candy under one
arm and big package of meat under the
other.
Hello, Smith," said Brown, "gone to
housekeeping? didn't know you were
married"
Pm not, yet"
What are you doing with that candy
and meat them"
Going to see my girl"
do you have to furnish the family with
meat alreadyT'
"Oh no; the candy is for the girl and the
meat Is for the dog. l have to square my
self with both"
Evening star., 1897-07-31

If you want to buy, sell
or exchange anything. it
will pay you to announce
the fact in the advertising
columns of The Star. They
are closely studied by more
than three times as many
people as read any other
paper.
Evening star., 1897-07-31
Two of u Kind.

From the indianapolis Journal.
Typewriter-'I am rapid enough, and un-
derstand business forms all right, but
must admit that cannot SPELL"
business Man-"You won't do then even
at the price. l can't spell either"
Evening star., 1897-07-31

1t matters little what 1t y that you want
whether situation Of q servant--a
want ad. In The Star will reach the
person who can fl your need.
Evening star., 1897-07-31

Want" ads. In The Star pay because
they bring answers.
Evening star., 1897-07-31

If you want anything. try an ad. in The
Star. If anybody has what you wish, you
will get an answer.
Evening star., 1897-07-31
New Electric Plant.

Ground has been broken for the erection
of the new addition to the plant of the
United States Electric Light Company at
14th and b streets northwest. The new
structure will be 134 feet square, built of
brick and stone, and be of massive con-
struction. The building will rest upon
very strong foundation of piles and con-
crete. capable of sustaining the heavy ma
chinery which will be installed therein
1t will be one story and basement, and
will cost about $4,000, the foundations
alone costing over $4,000
1t is expected that the improvement will
be completed and the modern machinery
installed by the Christmas holidays, in Or
der to meet the heavy demand during that
period. The new station is entirely inde
pendent of the old plant of the company
and the latter will be continued in opera
ton until the entire service is transferred
to the new plant. The total cost of the
in provement will be in the neighborhood
OF sJOO0OO. The improvement is arousing
a great deal of interest among the cleo
trical and steam engineers throughout the
country. as it is intended to embody in it
the latest improvements in both electrical
and mechanical appliances. Many novel;
ties will be introduced with view to in
creasing the ability to furnish electricity
for both power and Illuminating purposes
and economiZing the cost both to the COM
pany and the consumers. The contem-
plated improvements have been in charge
OF committees OF the company for the past
two or three years, and methods which
have been in course of experimentation
elsewhere and have been proven successful
have been adopted and will be introduced
All the apparatus will be on very large
ard powerful scale, and labor-saving ap-
pliances for the automatic handling of the
machinery will be introduced wherever
possible.
Improving Well-knOwn BUSINESS
Houses.
tablishment of Woodward 4 Lothrop are
being rapidly completed and everything
will be in readiness before the regular fall
opening. The new skylight will cover the
silk department. giving purchasers of the
delicate fabrics a full opportunity to see
the exact color, tlnt and texture. Two ele-
vators will be added to the two alrea ly
operated, and many facilities to further
improve the quick transaction of business
will be introduced. The new show windows
at the F and 11th street corner will be
imposing.
Extensive alterations and improvements
are being made to the rear interior of the
big building occupied by w. B. Moses e.
Sons, the large and rapidly increasing bust
ness of the firm demanding a rearrange-
ment CT several important departments
Architect c. L. Harding has completed
plans for an apartment house to be built
OH 18th street near Iowa Circle. 1t will be
Evening star., 1897-07-31
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the Greater Store"
We alot ourselves these four weeks preparation for the
all stocks Room prenlumand what remains of the
lines hold material discounts from regular right
full prices.
In all the the advantage side of buying turned
completely toward will be in this midsummer
sale Reouctions-deep ar-reacing reductions the
rule.
The welcome Of the during this profit
less period as when reapng the just desserts OF leg
merchandising
Come to buy,-come from curiosity-respond to any I'M
pulse that will bring the presence macless
gains
The clamorous be supplied with generous
ing.
The appealing desire for choice bit of novel ward
ROBBERY be grahed with the purses t1ng exeron.
10 sum it up-we are driving qualities and effects
that have commanded liberal patronage We giving you
much for little
The details of such a sale would be volmnous
member. Take for granted that what under the
spell OF expulsion and you will reap the profits have
hnqushed