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The morning times., 1897-02-16
SHABBY BODICES MADE NEW

The silk bodice that has done service all
the winter is apt to show signs Of wear by
the time February arrives. Frequently it
is not worn out entirely, and its economi-
cal owner cannot afford to discard it.
Yet the sight of it has grown tiresome to
her aesthetic eyes, and it is a positive weari-
ness to the flesh to wear it. Then it is
that ''all-oyer'' embroidery, chiffon, nous
seline de sole, and kindred fabrics come to
her aid, and at trifling expense help her
to transform the old bodice into a new
one.
For the ordinary street or house wais'
that has grown old, nothing is better as
q rejuvenator than ail-Over embroidery on
grass linen. Make a broad collar that
stands out over the shoulders. Attach to
it a straight band for the back aud front.
Add revers, and behold the old waist is
hidden. Or, make Il bolero of the en,-
broidery. Edge it with narrow ruffle,
and YOU have a quaint and dainty waist.
Still another method of Transforming
old waists consists In making collars,
cuffs and box pleats for the back and
front of colored satin under coarse lace.
For instance brown silk waist that had
pin points of nasturtium red in it, was
beautified by the addition of these ad-
juncts in the same shade of red under
heavy ccru embroidery.
Other waists are covered, except the
sleeves, with loose blouses of loose, open
work embroidery. This is q favorite way
offreshening up evening and theater bodices,
except that chiffon or gauze is used with
them instead of the heavier materials.
The morning times., 1897-02-16
CLEANED ABOUT GLASS

Glass making is said to have a history at
once very long and very short; long because
il reaches back To the most ancient civiliZa
ton; short, because though know for forty
centuries, glass has been utilized only for
about d century and a half, and also be-
cause the art OF glass making has remained
almost stationary, depending chiefly as 1t
does upon secretly transmitted recipes.
A French writer states that the struggle
between capital and labor, so fierce in the
depths OF coal mines is more bitter still
III the furnace rooms OF glass works, and the
glass industry each day ass INES more inn
portant place in the industrial occupations
OF the present time
TwopruCcsSrS are emplO ycd n glassmanu-
factuIe. The older and most used, known
even in the time OF the Phardohs, is the
bio wing process Casting is the other
method. and the one which now seems in
CliEed to development. Formerly glass
works were always built near forests,
when wood was used as fneI; now sites
contiguous IL coal mines are chosen.
Most people know that glass is a mixture
OF silica. potash, or soda, and lime or oxide
OF lead, changed by the application of in-
tense heat INTO transparent Hass, brittle
and insolubIe in water or acids. The
secrets of manufacture lie only In the use
OF tools. and the long hcredity of skill
which is said to hover over the factories.
Nevertheless the industry is surrounded by
an infinite number OF jealous precautions
and permission TO visit a glass factory is
very difficult 70 gain
InFraucc there are about TWO hundred and
fifty glass factories, employing more than
fifty thousand workman, and annually dis
tributing over 100000 in wages.
The morning times., 1897-02-16
CARE OF THE FINGERNAILS

Many would probably resent the insin-
uation that they do not keep their finger
nails clean who really understand very
little about their proper care and clean
Illness. A good nail brush and warm, soapy
water should be used on them once daily.
or oftener, as the case demands Once
each day, at least, on wiping the hands
after washing them, and while they are
still soft from the action of the water
the free edge of the scarf-skin should be
gently loosened and pressed back in a
neatly rounded form, and a graceful, oval
form. ending in a crescent-like space Of
white viii be insured. This skin, as a
rule, should never be cut, pared OF picked.
and the less it is meddied with, except as
above described, the better. The ends or
points OF the nails should be pared once
every week or ten days, according to their
growth. which varies somewhat with the
season Of the year and the habit of the
individual
A finely made, sharp nail scissors is the
most convenient article for cutting the nails,
unless one can handle skilIfully a sharp
penknife. The length Of the nails should
correspond exactly with the tips of the
fingers, and not protrudc in point beyond
them. as is the custom of many, whose
fingers thus armed suggest claws. Polish
your nails occasionally by rubbing them
smartly with a closely rolled pad of chamois
or wash leather. 1t is best not to in-
duge in the use of so-callcd manicure
powders, us frequently these substances
prove Injurious 10 the healthy growth,
strength and permanent vigor and beauty
of the nails.
lie sure never to bite the nails or to cat
them shorter than the finger tips; both are
bad practices. Never scrape the nails With
knife or scissors or other instrument, as
this takes off their natural enamel, but
they may he occasionally polished with .
little putty powder.
The morning times., 1897-02-16
TOOTHSOME SANDWICHES

One of the newest and daintiest of sand
wiches is made with uny soda biscuits
These biscuits are specially ordered from
the baker or confectionery dealer. They are
three inches in diameter and when baked
are not norethan half an inch in thickness.
These as received from the baker, are split
in two with a sharp knife Buttcris spread
over each III suggest ion of butter only
Two crisp leaves of lettuce are then patted
down upon the buttered biscuits and the
edges trimmed down to the size OF the bis
cult A thin layer OF mayonnaisc dressing
is then spread upon the lettuce and after
ward upon one Of the halves a thin dress
ing of minced ham: the two halves are
pressed gently together and the sandwich
is ready.
There is nothing which ''Comcs in han
dicr'' for Il tasty supper or TO exc out Il
scanty larder when Your unexpected guest
arrives than creamed dried beef The fol
lowing recipe for the beef is such a one as
every bousckeeper should keep on hand.
1t has never failed TO produce delicious re-
suits
Pick the beef into small pieces. Most
women prepare it in tile ungainly ShredS
III which it comes from the Shop. But
this is awkward TO eat and viii not serve
daintily. When all is picked place 1t in
saucepan and scald with loiling water.
Allow the water to remain for one or two
sec onds and pour off quickly. Repeat this
twice When the last wash has been
drained off place the beef over the fire
and put in a eood-sized lump of butter.
Leave the beef upon the stove until the
ends begin to curl or frizzle Then sprinkle
with flour. Mix the flour in well, and
Lour on the milk, which should be at the
loiling point. Allow the milk TO boil and
thiCkcn. If necessary add more flour.
Prepare a piece of soft toast for each
plate Moisten the crusts with boiling
water. Serve the beef upon these. Serve
,.or,- hot when cold n falls flat
The morning times., 1897-02-16

Batste, in palest tint OF pink, with laces
and insertings family tiDged with yellow,
forms daintiIy-fashioned nightrobe. The
principal mode of decorating consists of
wide cape frill gently falling into a jabot
to the waiSt-line. The sleeves are straight
pieces Of the material gathered to the arm
holes, from which point they fall half way
to the elbow. Pink ribbon drawn through
lace insertion loosely confines the gar
ment at the waist, the ma terial in front
falling in blouse effect over the ribbon
With this gown there is charming skirt
of the same goods and corresponding In
point Of ornamentation. 1t has a very
deep flounce dropping over a few narrow
ruffles edged with lace. This gives an
air of fluffiness to the skirt, which is
S-4 yards in width
The morning times., 1897-02-16

Secretary and Mrs. Francis entertained
atdinner last evening. The round table was
decorated with Easter lilies and ferns III
artistic arrangement. The silver candela-
bra held pink candles, which burned
under shades of the same tint. and several
crystal lamps with pink shades added To
the charming effect. The three handsome
lamps suspended by silver chains from the
ceiling of the dining room We're also
Shadedin pink and wreathed with aspara gus
promosa.
The guests were: The Secretary Of the
Navy ana Miss Herbert, the Venezuelan
Minister and Miss Andrade, Gen. and Mrs
Miles, Gen, and Mrs. Draper, MI and Mrs.
Gorham Rice, Mr.. and Mrs. Eckels. MI
and Mrs Arnold Hague, Gen. and Miss Full
lrrton, Mrs Audrenreid, Miss Lucherman,
Mr.. Frank Jones and Mr.. William p. Cole
man, Of Missouri.
The morning times., 1897-02-16
BEAUTIFYING THE FIGURE.
Woman's COrsets Are Responsible
for the Grace of Her Form.

Tor the trace or Her Form.
Couturieres and corset makers in Paris
maintain that stays create the zeal form.
Carefully selected corsets are today re-
sponsible in a large measure for the SYM
metrical proportions of the fashionable
figure.
There has been revulsion Of feeling
among women, and the Venus de Milo is
no longer the standard The figure de-
sired is built upon an entirely new plan
French women are the representatives
of the reigning idea. Their figures are
perfect, their style ipimitable.
Both these perfcctions are due mainly
to their corset makers. In an interview
with a celebrated maker the secret of
success was stated to be this: Define the
waist line; free the hips.
BY following these two rules fine fig
ures are possible to all. The correctly
made corset improves a good figure and
rcmodels bad one.
There is a tendency among women, as
pecially those inclined to emboupoint, to
wear long cOrsets, thinking thereby to
conceal the accumulation of flesh by dis
placing it. This error of Judgment be-
comes apparent when the science OF corset
making is explained.
ordinarily, the long-waisted corset, with
high bust, is sought. This is a mistake
Such corset pushes up the bust, pro-
jects beyond the hip bone, crowding the
flesh below the corset, and such ex-
amples invariably are quite full across
the stomach.
Unlined corsetS are preferred strong
Coutil is the mCst satisfactory material
the best of whalebone is an Indispensable
adjunct. The corset of the day is soft
and pliable, yielding readily to every
movement, embodying many of the good
points of the dress reform waist.
Steels are no longer considered a ne
cesSity to the preservation OF the shape of
the corset. Whalcbones are admirable
substitutes.
An excellent corset can be purchased for
SO, warranted to give good service for u
year. Much depends upon the cutting,
and the science of it remedies defects.
Always have your corset fitted to the
form.
Econoanize If you will in the matter
of fabrics for gowns, but buy a good
corset. Worth declares the American
woman to be the best dressed woman in
the world. He says she wears her cloth
ing with easy grace, bat lacks the chic
OF the Parisicnne, because She is seldom
well corseted.-New York Journal.
The morning times., 1897-02-16
FINE FRENCH LINGERIE

The very latest conceptions in French
lingerie are made of the sheerest lawn and
nainsook. With exquisite decorations Of
AIechlin and VaicncienneS laces. The new
est chcmse gives very shapely look at
the waist. gradually widening over the hips
and flaring into an under pcthCoat This
is trimmed in correspondence with the neck
garniture, which consists of a pointed frill
tucked and lined at either side with French
heading aud further fnlled with MeChlin
lace. The friIl ornaments only the front of
the garment, a narrow edge OF lace serv-
ing for a finish at the back.
The morning times., 1897-02-16
Queen victoria's Biography.
(From the New York Tribune.)

Mr.. Holmes, the librarian of Queen Vic
toria, is making rapid progress with his
life OF the queen, 1t is characteristic OF
her majesty's love of thoroughness that she
revises every sheet Of the manuscript her
self, and that she will strike out the
slightest biographical error which may
occur The queens memory is singulariy
acute, and she very often surprises her
ministers by correcting them in some de-
tail which, to them, seems trifling, but
which to her seems all-important.
The morning times., 1897-02-16

Cards are out announcing the mar
riage Of Miss May Holloway. daughter Of
Mrs Mary T. Holloway, of 302 Bowen
street, Chicago, and DR.. Wade Hampton
Atkinson, OF this city. The marriage
VIII occur on Wednesday, February "A,
at S:30/Gciock p. M, at the home of
the bride.
After wedding trip to Minneapolis
and St Paul, DR.. Atkinson viii bring
his bride to Washington, arriving in time
to witness the Inauguration ceremonies
DR.. and Mrs. Atkinson viii be at home
on Wedne sdays in April, at No. 707
Twelfth street northwest.
The morning times., 1897-02-16
Snap Shot Interviews

AZ have just returned from week S trip
TO Chickamauga Park, where 1 have been
going over the battlefield with the Illinois
State committee. They have already
placed thirty-seven monuments To Illinois
regiments on the Chiekaiiiauga field, and
this trip was to determine the locations
of fifty-six monuments on the battle.
field OF Lookout Mountain and Mission
Ridge. There are twenty-six State commit
tees now interestedinthe Chickamauga Park
work, every one that had a regiment in
these battles Nearly every one of them
has had a committee on the battlefields,
and already there are 200 monuments
erected. Before the work is completed
there will be monument for every regi-
ment md every battery that took part
ir these battles The work is going forward
rapidly. y."-Gen. Ii. v. Boynton.
The morning times., 1897-02-16
1t Is a Fat Investment.
(From the Evening wisconsin. }

IF TOM CNe Evening " ISCOHSIIl.J
The Diamond Match Company must be
very nice thing for its shareholders. On its
capital stock of ST. / 900, 900 it has declared
dividend Of 0 per cent. payable in cash,
Notwithstanding the loss by the fire at
Ontonagon of 81 "a 900 In the form Of pine
timber for matches, and $79S, 900 in the
form of q suspended debt from W. H. and
J. II. Moore, of Chicago.
The morning times., 1897-02-16

Another odd design is the sirdle cover,
denoting the pureSt French thought in
designing lingerie. Although the upper
portion, trimmed with cross bands of
Valenciennes insertion, is made to fit
full, without seam, the garment is per
fectly confined at the waist This is
obtained by having the lace beading at
taching the grde, which is formed Of
lace insertions, horizontally sewcd \
fluffy friil of Valenciennes lace finishes
the garment at the neck, armholes and
lower edge.
The morning times., 1897-02-16

The valentine cotilIion given last evening
by Mr.. f Hutchinson Galloney was one of
the most delightful affairs of the season.
The handsome ballroom ut Rauschers was
gaTiarded with smilaX and jonquils, andthe
same flowers were gracefully Clustered on
the maEtels. Palms and tropical plants
added TO the beautiful effect, which was
heightened by the brilliant lights, and the
screens. filled with dainty favors, made
bright splash OF color at one end OF the
room. The favors were valentines Of hearts
made up of pink roses, and other dainty
souvenirs for the ladies'. Tiny satin hearts
OF different colors were provided for the
gentlemen, who were also the recipients
Of lamp shades in the form Of popies.
Drums for the ladies and tin horns for the
gentlemen completed the array Of unique
fay0rs.
The following program was most &C
ceptably rendered.
Waltz, "Zenda," Witmari: twostep, The
OLD Club Schremser; waltz. Jolly Broth IL
ers," Dollstedt; lancers, "oberSteiger.
ZeIler. Cotiliion Waltz, "FiSherinaidcn."
Reeves; twostep, "EI Captain" Sousa;
waltz, Wine. Woman and Song" Strauss
Fledermaus Waltzcs," Strauss; twostcp.
Double Eagle" Wagner; waltz. ''Aphro-
dite," JaXone; twostep. Black America"
ZickeI; Virginia Reel, Dan Tucker.
The Cotiliion, of thirty five couples, was
led by Mr.. Galloney and Mrs. John A.
Logan, ir. Supper was served at IL. on
dainty tables seating four each. The
decorations We're OF jouquils and smilax.
as in the ballroom.
Among the guests were Miss Herbert.
gowned IN white moir and pearl passemeu-
terie; Miss Harmon, pink satin and nous
seline de sole; Miss Sartoris, white and
green satin; Miss Martha Hichhorn. blue
satin with sable and pearls. Miss Baker.
blue moir embroidered in gold; Mrs Miles,
violet velvet and point lace; Miss Hubbard,
pink satin; Miss Poardman. pink brocade;
Miss Miles. white satin ard pearls: Miss
de Smirnoff, white MouSseline de sole, en-
hfOidercd gold: Miss Ffouke, black satin
and accordinn-plaited chiffon: Mrs. Logan
COndit-Sutb, acCordiOn-plaited gcranium
Tucker, black satin; Miss Rose Douglas
and accordioE-plaited chiffon: Mrs Logan
Wailacb, yellow moire: Miss Condit- Smith,
white satin and ostrich tip: Miss Mary
pink taffeJa and pearls; Mrs. Leonard
Wood. CeriSe satin with DoleTo OF velvet;
Miss Jenkins light blue moire; Miss
Theresa Leland, black satin and accordion
plated chiffon. Mrs. John A. Logan,
Mr.. John \. Logan, jr., Mr.. Ornsby Me
CamnI, Mr.. W. {. Morrow. Mr. Lewis Earle,
Mr.. Henry II. Earle, Mr.. Brooke NJ Baker,
Mr.. Charles II Poor, Mr.. Logan Tucker
Ma jor J r. LANCER. Mr.. w. u. Wilcox,
Mr.. II. NJ. LanShorne, Mr. John NJ Biddc
Mr.. George Howard, Mr. George NJ. Dunri,
NJ J If. Bates. Mr. F W Andrews and Mr.
j John T. wilkins
The morning times., 1897-02-16
Killed the Cats in Church.

IF rom C1e DeCTOIC IrIDune.
A preacher at Cadillac, Mich, by way
of illustrating the evil effects of tobacco,
killed couple of cats by dropping nicotine
on their tongues. This act was performed
in the pulpit, and several young lnen
threw away their cigarettes at the close
OF the service
The morning times., 1897-02-16

A musical and literary entertainment
will take place at Confederate Veterans
Hall, Tuesday, February l6. The enter
tainnent is under the auspices of the
Guild OF the Church of the Incarnation.
Such well-known talent as Mr.. Arthur
MAKO, Miss Margaret E. Linton, Mr. Muir
dock, Miss Florence Henri King, and the
Misses Katie and Marie Howe, have ten
dered their services: also Mr.. D. G. Hay
wood, Mrs. D. s. PickreAl, Miss Bessie
The morning times., 1897-02-16

1t is of nansOok, entirely covered with
Insertions OF Valenciennes, arranged to
form a Roman pattern. A rosette is sug
ges-ed by fold OF tie material with
straight lines ofinscrtion; under this rosette
the cover is secured with pearl button.
The morning times., 1897-02-16

Mrs; j. Proctor Miller, Of No. 1922
Twelfth street northwest, will give her last
formal at home OF the season tomorrow
afternoon from to s.
The morning times., 1897-02-16

"There will be a fine Illinois delegation
in Washington during the Inauguration
Gov. John X. Tanner and his staff will be
here In full life size some OF the State
rrIitia, with one company from Ottawa,
my own district by the way. and great
many clubs and other organizations beside
the simple private citizens. The Illinois
crowd will reach into the thousands. 1t is
my opinion that this year will see the larg-
est crowd of people here that any in-
auguration has brought. If il weren't for
the hard times larger part OF the country
would come. Hon. Walter Reeves, Of Hi
nois.
The morning times., 1897-02-16

Miss Flossie Lee, OIL street, gave a lunch
con yesterday in honor Of her guests. Miss
Hollingsworth and Mrs. Turnbull. The
guests were Miss Lee, Miss Rains, Miss
Luckett, Miss JOY, Of Philadelphia; Miss
Brown, Miss Proctor, Mrs. Harry Metzell
Mrs J Luckett Mrs. E, Luckett, Miss Louise
Parks, Miss Nanny Herbert and Miss Carrie
Kraft
The morning times., 1897-02-16

washington will have host OF visitors
from now oil, even before inauguration,
curioIsly enough. The hotels are pretty
we'll filled We have an excursion Of a
hundred people from Boston here now, and
early in the week another one comes.
Then the Daughters of the Revolution viii
come in large numbers for WaShington's
birthday, and the convention of American
mothers is to be largely attended All
this makes US happy. During Inaugural
tion week every hotel i'll Washington VIII
have the crowd of its history" Eugene
Coffin, Chief Clerk, Wizards.
The morning times., 1897-02-16

"Mr Herman ought surely to have several
gentlemen OF German extraction, or at
least OF German make Up having fun on his
stage this week and entitle the skit The
Sporting Dutches. Richard Foote, Stu
dent OF the Drama.
The morning times., 1897-02-16

Secretary and Mrs. Francis will en-
terrain at dinner in honor Of the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Cleveland on Monday,
February %, and viii also entertain at
dinner on Saturday, February o.
The morning times., 1897-02-16
Corner 18th and F Streets.
OFFICE HOURS EXTENDED

Owing to the increase in Or. Y Young's vast
business, the Office hours in The future
Will he daily, 10 to B, Monday and Thurs
day evenings FROM TO s; Sunday morn
ing from 10 To IL
The morning times., 1897-02-16

The drawers, of nafnsook, in a French
set, are made on pointed yoke, and
the material shaped in bloomer mode
French beading attaches the drawers
and frill at the knee. The trimming
consists of infinitesmal tucks and Mech
lin lace.
The morning times., 1897-02-16

Mrs. Thurber and the children will leave
on wednesday for Detroit They have given
up their house on street and are spending
the last few days with Capt. and Miss
Craig, Of No 1922 / street
The morning times., 1897-02-16

The Congressional and other ladies OF
the Hamilton will receive this afternoon
from 3 to 6 for the last time this season.
The morning times., 1897-02-16

Mrs. Francis Will not receive to-mor-
row afternoon, but will hold the usual
reception on Wednesday, February "a
The morning times., 1897-02-16

The marriage of Mrs. Mary McLane
Bugher and Capt Nicoll Ludlow, of the
United States Navy, was quietly solemn
lied yesterday at the home of Mrs. Wash.
iag:on McLane, the mother OF the bride.
Only the family and a very few intimate
friends were present.
The morning times., 1897-02-16

Mrs. Ellen Meade Clarke, Of Atlanta
Ga, is in the city to attend the ID. A
Congress on the 22d instant.
The morning times., 1897-02-16

Business has been fearfullv dun, and it
hasn't shown any perceptible Improvement
since the election yet. But the town is
filling with people. and this and the other
good reasons point to much better business
this spring Frank Moore, Jeweler
The morning times., 1897-02-16

Inaugural week has always been the
finest that Washingt on has in II atTicai
way. In my experience of eighteen wears
the four inaugural weeks have meant the
capacity OF the house This year Will
be 10 exception, although there aIc more
EodSrS now than ever before. We are
fortunate TO have The Heart of Mary
land this year, which has already a
record for dra wing crowds, as you know" q"
Manager Albaugh, Lafayette Square.
The morning times., 1897-02-16

'If Sunday papers are any indication,
and they are, Washingt on Is beginning TO
look out actively for coming prosperity
You perhaps noticed that both papers had
a great showing OF advertising. 1t is as
much as the Sunday before Christmas useI
to be only few years ago Frank Pierce,
Advertising Manager the Post.
The morning times., 1897-02-16
APPRECIATED
Scores of Washington's A.
f|iCted AVai|ing Themselves
of Or. Young's Generous
Free Treatment Offer.
The Time Limit of This Offer Is
Thursday, February 25th.

All day yesterday the people kept
Streaming into Dr. Young reception par
iors. The doctor was kept busy the entire
day. hut managed to see everybody that
called. 1t is advisable, however, for those
Intending to avail themselves OF the free
offer TO cali as early as possible To avoid
the great rush OF the last few days. The
following is the offer:
The morning times., 1897-02-16

Andrews, Mr.. Goodwin Patten, Mrs. Rex
Smith, Miss Annie Louise Miller, and Mr..
Oswald Welt.