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The evening times., 1897-12-18
Postal Benks in New zealand.

From the Baltimore Sum-
New Zealand has had the postorficc
savings bank system in operation since
1867. with success both to depositors and
the government. At the close of the year
1886 there were 147,T5S depositors nut
of a population of less than 100000, with
E4,3l1 ,634 10 their credit. The income
from investment IF funds is sufficient TO
meet the interest charges due deposito:s
to pay the cost of administration and TO
yield Il small profit TO the government in
addition.
The experience of New Zealand during
the panicky times OF 1898 demonstrates
that the government need not fear n run
upon the postal savings banks by deposi-
tors in seasons OF business distur bance, for
during that period, when the deposits of
private banking Institutions fell off, those
OF the postoffice banks increased heavily.
Money that otherwise would have been
boarded and thus driven entirely from
circulation, 70 that extent increasing tie
intensity of panicky copdi, ions, found It's
way into the postal savings tanks.
The evening times., 1897-12-18
PRETTY FRIPPERY.
Gold Latchkeys for the Chatelaine
and viulets for the Hair.

Gold Latchkeys for the Chatelaine
and ViUlets for the Hair.
Added To the brooch in the back hair
ada pied to hold the short strands in tidi-
ness and free her coat collar. every sec
nnd woman now carries dangling from
her long neck chain n gold Iaichkey.
Some ~ these futile and fr.volousiy pr.t
ty t-inkets that We're never made to
open any lock ever seen nv land or sea =
have the hoop or the handle set with
Jewels. Less expensive unes are OF sill
yer, with enameled tops. aud some OF
these do turn in the locks OF escritoirrs
or open pretty boxes where jewels ami
precious letters are kept Their purpose.
however, is : small matter, and they pr, ,.nl-
ise tu become as all-prevadH.g as the
heart lockets Were and the cio:er leaf
pendants now are.
Besides this frippery. ii is plain as day
that within six months We will all he
wearing our watches tucked into our
belts, anG from them VIII hang oid-st yl..
fobs A black ribbon fob, with a gold
or silver side and bunch OF fine old
seals, is the proper arrangement already
adopted by many, and the jewellers are
1lsy designing quaint seals for the CHRIST
mas trade.
Undoubtedly the very highest point Df
eXtravagan"e has ileen reached in pet,i-
coat-iiakiBg by trimming. those of .ilk
having lace and chiffon nounces, W .ih
narrow bands uf fur. But while cxtrava.
game rusitrs to one extreme. solid cola
uon-s.nse has brought us d new and ex-
csilcn' nsorpeh for underskirt fabrication,
that II as thick and soft as satin and
Is charininsly decorated in az the best
plaid col. hinations. For walking its ad-
Santa:-es are manifold, and, as il coInas
doui,lc-width, it can be cut on the new
pattern-that is. with but two seams r,In-
ming down either hip.
The shape of this skirt demands q hat il be
cut cros.wise Of the material, and because
of its peculiar shape it fits as snug rs
yoke aoout the hips, but flares comforta BILE
and gracefully at the foot. Suct a mcreen
skirt stands the hardest wear AMI IS
trimmed usually with fkunces of its own
goods or plaid silk.
bunch of violets-not lsg bunch,
but with plenty of green leaves, and
planted directly behind the left ears the
very latest fsncy in heat d dressing Women
with fine. absolutely straight lvcks, now
appear of an evening with a broad. snowy
part well on one, and that usually the
left, side of the head. From this the
lliar is brushed and role-i with glittering
smoothneSs back toward II nd then up from
the nape. Finally, it is caught in tight
singing coils in the rear and neld ny a
series of combs that have rhinestones set
in their tops.
The evening times., 1897-12-18
BABY.s THU MB-suckING HABIT.
If Not Checked the Shape of the
Mouth Becomes Marred

There can he no doubt whatever that
pretty mouths are born. nd not made; and
that when Nature does bestow one on a
favored woman, she would do her best
to preserve it. But even il Nature has
bestowed pretty mouth, parents and
guardians often do their best To try an.l
destroy it, \ child is akin to a savage in
its earl, HI hits and ma auners, and. unless
checked and ira ined, gets ugly tricks
with the mouth that ruin its shape for
ever.
The habit n baby has of sucking its
thumb is often allowed to become a con
firmed one. The mother calls it pretty.
the nurse sees that she ga ins quiet there
by, and SO both let il 60 on, not consii-
ering the TACT that the thumb, however
little, causes a pressure aga inst the lips,
and so destroys that perfect arch which
is So beautiful. Ugly faces and tricks
of widening the corners OF the mouth
with the fingers must he checked at Cncc.
or the wlioie mouth will suffer AMI be-
come exceedingly ugly. Loud laughter
shouting. etc, all spoil the mouth and
inJure the throat.
The evening times., 1897-12-18
HAIR VHITENS IN A NIGHT
Remarkable Experience Of . New
York Driver.
Turned From Da rk Brown During
the Mans Sleep-The Cause
of It Unknown.

New York, Dec. 1S.-A man Is hair tnr ned
from dark brown to snowy white in a
single night. The remarkable feature ol
this case is the fact that the transforms
tion was not due 20 fright, hut was brought
about by supposed natural causes.
Robert Nova is employed by William
Dole, a Barren Island contractor. Dole
owns a saloon on the island, and dlso
has contract with the United States
Fertilizing Company, which has a large
plant on the island, to do all their carting.
Nova is employed by Dole az dri -er
He lives with his employer in the latter's
hotel. lie is forty-five fears old and a
widower with two children. The chill
dren are at present in charitable institu-
tior in London.
Nova Game t. this country about fif-
teen months ago. lie has worked hard
to get money enough together to bring
his childrenover from England.
on Wednesday night Nowa was with
his employer in the saloon, when he conf
planned Of pains in the head. Dole advised
him to go tc he'd, nd he followed tiir ad-
vice. He c1me downstairs early on Thurs
day morning, and was in excellent spirits
and went wiist;ing to the bath room.
When be went to the mirror he started
back with cry. When he had retired the
night before his hair was OF a dark brown
color. Nova saw in the glass that his hair
was perfectly white. With cries Of terror,
Nova raL from the house andnever stopped
running Until he reached the sub-station
OF the Canarsie police station, where Pa
trolman fetro was IN charge.
MY hair is white" he cried to Petro,
"Do you see IL, How did it come that
way?'
The policeman managed to quiet Nova
after awhile, and the latter asked to be
sent 10 hospital. THE policeman in
structed him how to reach st. Mary's
Hospital, and Nova crossed to Canarsie
on the fcrryboat. In Canarsie Nova started
drinking to relieve his troubled mind. and
forgot all nbout the hospital.
Nova returned TO Barren Island yes
terday. lie was in excellent health and
had stopped worrying over tue remark
able change in the color of his hair.
DIR. Boyrton, of CaDarsie, examined Nova
yesterday.
Il have beard of such cases. he sail,
afterward, but in all the change has
come about more slowly. / never heard
OF u case Of the Lair turning white in
one night. excepting from great fri ight."
The evening times., 1897-12-18
Frutt Boubon.-Holtdav sxveets

Rub any nice jam through a sieve to
smooth puree, then boil a pound OF
sugar to the crack, and pour half Of it
onto large dish or a marble slab, which
should have been previously brushed over
with almond oil. Before 1t is quite set
81, cad the sievcd Jam over it, and then
pour the rest Of the boiled sugar On tcp,
forming sort of sandwich OF boil.si sugar
and JAM Now take a knife, pre- .iolsly
dipped IN almond Oil, and with it .ut the
still warm sugar nearly through ia snail
squares, lOzenges, etc, as you please.
When the sugar is cold nd set. break Il
up through the cuts, and wrap each piece
up separately either IN butter OF colored
tissue paper. These are much Used f,r
Christmas trees.
The evening times., 1897-12-18
THE REMOVABLE GUIMP.
Economy Of the Article Approved

Economy Of the Article Approved by
Well-Dressed Women.
The gil Is who is wise has in her wardrobe Q
this seasob . waist made with removable
guimpe. For instance, ono girl has +,
COVE of blue cloth. The bodice is bloused
and cut with a round decolletage. With
this gown she has half a dozen guirnpes.
One, of black silk, puts the gown in condi
lion for ordinary business wear, another
fsOf pale yelkw satin covered with guipure,
AMI transforms the costume into one sutt-
able for more dressy occasions; still ~.
other is of white chiffon picked out VIII.
tiny gilt paillettes AMI appropriate Cor
theater wear.
The last guiinpe Is well worth special de
ScriptOn. 1t has q dog collar of v.iyet,
sp-inkled with the yellow paillettes. On
this collar the chiffon is fulled, and spreads
out I'm soft folds 70 the top of the bodice
proper. where full double flounce Of chif :on
is gathered. The flounce falls over sleeves
and bodice. almost entirely coucealilg
them.
A simple house gown for young girl is
made OF pearl gray cloth. The skirt is
striped with white lace insertiOn bands.
extending from waist to hem. The iodice
is q sirlist, round waist with square yoke
outlined WITH nounces of white 81 Tx. Other
flcuncrs encircle the lower part of the
bodice. entirely concealing it. The arms
are sheatted with cloth. banded with in
sertion
The evening times., 1897-12-18
Suspenders.

The best we have ever shown Cor
&c.
soc quality. each pair in fancy
box, at 39c.
Exceptionally handsome ones, in
high quality. at soc, 75c and 81 90
pair.
The evening times., 1897-12-18
CURED OF ASTHMA.

Mrs. Jenny Smith. 6O6 9th st. sw.:
Il don't think anyone ever had Asthma
worse than ! had it. / coughed incrs-
sanity, and was SO short of breath that
could not lie down at aiGht. la ve spent
hight after night sitting up in order to get
my breath. II was year In July Since
had my last attack, aud feel that IN
completely cured"
The evening times., 1897-12-18
CAN HEAR A WHISPER.

Bertha May Scott, 713 / st. sw
aged thirteen years. Her mother :;abl:
when Bertha was eighteen months old she
began to lose her earing. She grew deaf
gradually, both ears being aft ected, AMI ut
one time her bearing became 81 bad that
was obliged to take her from school. Now
she can bear whisper
The evening times., 1897-12-18
CURED OF GASTRIC CATARRH.

Mr. Clarles Davis, Little Falls
Road. ID. C.: II really think the treatment
of Doctors Mccoy and Cowden saved my
life. When went TO them was physi-
cal wreck. Ny stomach distressed IN.
all the time. and nothing that ate did IN.
any good. Now my stomach does not
trouble me, snd feel as strong and weil
as ever did In my llfe
The evening times., 1897-12-18
HEARS AGAIN PERFECTLY.

w. II. Cooper, 143O New York ave.
hw.: II had been deaf for over two years.
Ny trouble began with buzzing noise in
my left ear. Now ! hear perfectly; tie
noises in ny left ear have stopped, AMI
hear as well as ever did in my life."
The evening times., 1897-12-18
ALMOST TOTALLY DEAF.

Mrs. Margaret \. Seward. SIf l.
st se.: while sitting in the kitchen ,.r,e
day, suddenly the sound of the clock lick
ing came to my ears. had been deaf -,r
five years in both ears. ami had become \ +
most totally deaf"
The evening times., 1897-12-18
ONE EAR STONE DEAF.

Jacob n. kerper, 613 G st. s.,.: ''My
left ear was totally deaf, and my right ear
nearly as bad hadnoises in my head like
escaping steam. My hearing has been re-
stored and the noises stopped
The evening times., 1897-12-18
Hosiery.

A man can never have too ma ny
OF these. For 81 80 per box we
have an immense variety of Wool.
Cashmere OF Lisle Thread Hose. All
co!ors, black. gray, blue, tan, fancy
stripes or fancy plaids. all OF as
high quality as can be produced
at this price.
The evening times., 1897-12-18
FATHER AND SON cuREE.

Robert Amman, 1901 + st. ne:
''Hoctors Mccoy ana Cowden have re
stored the hearing Of my son-his right
ear was totally dcaf-and have also cured
me OF very severe catarrh of the throat"
The evening times., 1897-12-18
Dress Shirts.

A Full Dress" Shirt would De
acceptable. We have the correct
thing. Severely plain bosom,
open front and back, perfect fitting
and best quality.
Price. $I.oO each.
A Colo-ed Shirt for business wear,
either white body with fancy
bosom or an all percale shirt.
We Rave large variety Of the
latest colors and designs.
Price, soc, z5c and
81. 90 each.
The evening times., 1897-12-18
RECEPTION GOWNS.
A Great Many Are Made nf Silk
MOire POplin.

A great many reception gowns are made
or silk IGoirc pupiin. These are inuch Inore
elaborate in effect than the cloth. tut
are not suitable for street wear. They are
too thin and too conspicunus, but if tne
has Il carriage are eninently suitable. A
most noticeable one is OF the ne " weaveo of
moire poplin and shows very pale shade
of gray The skirt is slashed at one side
from belt &c hem. and shows a panel of
pale orange SAITH. This ia trim red ON
The evening times., 1897-12-18
DEAF FOR TEN YEARS.

MI. John H. Ditzler, 523 r st. ne.:
MY deafness resulted FROM scarlet fever,
and began twenty years ago. For the last
ten years my left ear had been sttn
delf. Now ] can hear watch ticking
twelve inches from that ear"
The evening times., 1897-12-18
HEARS AGAIN DISTINCTLY.

Mr. Mary f. Main, 1 532 I4th st
NV: i was told by one physician that my
deafness was incura bic, that would never
hear again. My left ear was very deaf.
Now 1 hear ordinary conversation with
ease
The evening times., 1897-12-18
HAD CArARRH THIRTY YEARS.

william. H, Miller. 33s 18th st. se.:
Il had catarrh for years. My stomach
troubled me, too, very badly IL I only
drank water It hurt me. Doctor McCoy's
treatment has tnred me. have gained
eight puur.sis In weight"
The evening times., 1897-12-18
Chicago Snow.

tFrom the Chicago Times HeraldD
Chicago experienced the first saows:or.u
of the season yesterday. II ranged In
color from cafe au lat to chocolate ec,aire
and was quite easily recognized.
The evening times., 1897-12-18
HEARING RETURNED SUDDENLY.

+. f. Sherwood, Howard House,
cor. 9th and Pa. ave. NV MY left ear
was so deaf that l could not hear n clo *
tick with it My hearing returned 10 me
suddenly. Now hear perfectly with eli :l..r
ear"
The evening times., 1897-12-18
A Greater Reform.

From the Chicago Times Herald.)
Prof. Chamberlm Of the Chicago Unircr.
sityadvocates sthereformation ofthe English
language. Better reform Americans and
Englislmen who do not speak it.
The evening times., 1897-12-18
Our Mems Department
Is on the first floor.
A Question of the Dav.

What To buy for Christmas pres
ents, PARTICULARLY for the men folks:
A visit to our MEMS Wear De-
paitment will make your task of
selection an enjoyable one
The evening times., 1897-12-18
SHE IS CURED OF CATARRH.

Mrs. Il. J. Conner, 162 st. me-: 81
had bs en- a great sufferer from catarrh, eId
Doctors Mccoy and Cowden have cured
me-
The evening times., 1897-12-18

If your children are we'll
but not robust, they need
SCOTS Emulsion Of Cod
liver Oil.
We are constantly in re.
'ceipt Of reports from par,
ents who give their children
the emulsion every fall for a
month or two. Itkeeps them
well and strong all winter.
1t prevents their taking cold.
Your doctor will confirm
this.
The oil combined with
the hehypophosphitesisa splen-
did food tonic.
SOC and er.oo. an drugsih
SCOTT BOVINE Chemists. New YosA
The evening times., 1897-12-18
The sublime Crawl,

fFrom the Omaha World d-Her,ld.)
The sublime porte crawled down just
as the concert of the powers was about
to pipe up the same old tune.
The evening times., 1897-12-18
Lansburgh & Bro.

Our store is open at night now.
II night shopping is more convent
ent, Come then. as our entire foscc
WI sicdiy assist You in your Christ
mas selections.
The evening times., 1897-12-18
NeCkwear

In the greatest quantity and pro-
fus'tH Ii, every conceivable design,
pattern and color, styies and prices.
Your choice for 70, 80, 75c and 81 90
each.
The evening times., 1897-12-18
Night Robes.

For SOC we offer choice of
fancy trimmeds plain white muslin
or hleached lean Night Shirts, all
made full aud large.
Flannelette Night Shirts for cold
weather.
Price, so and 75c.
The evening times., 1897-12-18

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. An
Druggists refundthe moneyif It fails 70 cure.
CSC. The genuine has L. B. Q ON each tablet
The evening times., 1897-12-18
Underwear

At this season makes an acceptable
gift. Our line AT all prices is good
value.
The evening times., 1897-12-18

!: jay Gould-Tree Toys-open evenings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-07

cent rally. Larned forged to the front,
turning apparent defeat into a signal vic
tory. The final score was rs. but these
figures fail to convey the real orilliancy
of the struggle. The crowd went fairly
wild, and Larned was treated to an ova-
ton.
Though the score was two sets to one
against him, Eaves played his prettiest to
win. But Larned proved his master. The
latter smashed and vclleyed with splendid
effect. Though his service was not SO strong
as that of his opponent, he made up for
that 10y his clean net game. which was
Eaves got the first game. but Larned fol-
lowed with the second, and from that
point the score See-Sawed back and fourth
until 4-3 was recorded i'm Lsrned's favor.
Larned got the next game, chiefly on his
opponents errors. making it 5-3. Then
Eaves rallied, and caused momentary ex-
cltement by winning a game, Tut Larned
made things sure by playing his steadiest
game.
Eaves was finally defeated at GA, which
gave Larned the match.
The match between R. D. Wrenn and
Mahony. which took place on an adjoin-
American champion. Mahony has not
been well during the past two days, the
heat proving too much for him. His play
against Wrenn was far from being what
1t had been against the champions young ~
brother on Tuesday, and he was defeated
In straight sets. The second t was won
by Wrenn in six straight games, during
which Mahony secured only five points.
Nisbet was the only Englishman who
won his match. He and George Wrenn
also finished before Larned and Eaves left
the courts.
The result of the match left the Eng
lfsh team with a score for the week of four
matches won and five lost, while the
Americans finished with five won and four
lost. Last night the players were enter
tanned at dinner at the residence of Richard
Of I~lo
loving cup was presented by the guests to
their host.
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Big Gun an Elephant.

rum phlo Staie JUurfal.
Some years ago the rulers of the little
republic of Andorra decided that the coun-
try should possess cannon. Krupp. there
fore, was ordered to manufacture one of
the most modern type.
The great gun arrived at its destination
in due time, and was placed on the highest
point in the country so that the citizens
could see that the valley was well rro-
tected A day was appointed to try the
cannon, which was able to send ball
eighteen klometers. To direct the shot
however, toward the surrounding noun
ta1ns would be the same as firing al France
or Italy. as the ball would necessarily fan
on the territory of che of these countries
A war might be the result
LIT was then decided to shoot the hall I'm
the AIR, but some one suggested that this
would endanger the lives of too many Deo-
pie In its descent. and possibly bore great
hole In the republic of Andorra Good
council prevailed, and the two artiIlerymen
were commanded to unload the CUR The
shot has not yet been fired according 10
the latest accounts, and the good republic
cans are uncertain what to do with their
expensive gun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-07
Liquor Rctards Digestion.
rom the Chicago Inter-ocean.

rioin tEe lineage lnter-Ocean.
Many physicians agree that heavy drink.
ers eat but little. In those accustomed 10
the use of fermented drinks digestion il
slower If We habituatly drink water we
are always hungry in three or four hours
after eating. Some reason from this that
alcoholic drinks are nourishing, while water
is not. The truth seems to be that the
system impregnated with alcohol is in a
morbid condition. Obesity, gravel, rheu-
matism and other ailments often result.
Messrs. Chittenden and Mendel of Yale
University have demonstrated by test tube
experiments that fermented drinks retard
the chemical processes Of digestion. Ex-
periments have also conclusively proved
that in twenty days the same number OF
men can do much more work when drink
ing water than when they drink wine, beer
and brandy. For the first six days they
accomplish more with the strong liquors.
showing its stimulating first effects, but ii
has been conclusiyely proved that in tho
longer time the man fed with water gives
out more energy. Water Is the natural
drink, while wines, under the advice of a
competent physician. are very valuable ad-
ditions to the pharmacopeia-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-07

WASHINGTON with have another chan,

Washington will have another chance at
Brooklyn this afternoon.
According to a report from New York, ].
Earl Wagner last evening offered s., 800 for
the release of two crack Eastern League
players. The offer was refused.
The funeral of Jack Gilroy, formerly
pitcher of the Washington club. and until
recently of the twirling staff of the Nor
folks, who died day or two ago, took
place this morning from the home Of the
deceased, 24O1 H street Services were held
in st. Stephens Church. and later the re-
mains were inferred in Mount Olivet ceme-
terry. There were many floral tributes.
Manager Hanlon of Baltimore has signed
Pitcher Newton of the Norfolk club. The
release of Newton cost 800.
The ST. Louis Republic says: 1t looks as
if Baltimore will win the coveted pennant
flag again. Within the past week, thanks
TIC the Browns, they have reduced Boston
lead to one game, and as their team is in
shape again, it is dollars to doughnuts they
will pass Boston before many days. Gin
WELL but that last eastern trip, always
heretofore fatal, may again prove disas-
trous. But Cincinnati has the mighty
Breitenstein this year, which cuts quite a
figure. 1t looks as If New York may con-
tend with Baltimore for the Temple cup
Finishing the season in the east Is great
advantage to the eastern clubs, and badly
handicaps the western representatives. 1t
- Stitleu OH SOOu duluOTlty tndl tle sc ned
ule will be constituted on different lines
next season, and the west will be given an
even break.
1t is a fact.that Manager Selee once of.
fered the Washington club Fred Tenney
and Jimmie Collins, and his offer was not
accepted, says the Boston Herald. That
was before it was suspected that Collins
could play third, or that Tenney was the
fast man he has proved himself to be-
Just think, if Wagner had taken these two
men and hung on to Chick Stahl. in ad.
dtion!
The Cincinnati Enquirer is of the opinion
that Patsy Tebeau had better brace up Of
he will soon have the name of a 'auitter. >
1t says there is no mistaking the fact thai
the once king of scrappers is now yer,
easy and mild hammered. He and his tea N
quit in one of the games played there las,
week, and quit was written in large letter:
In the two games at Louisville last Wed
Eesday.
Wednesdays victory was the first the
Philadelphia's have won from the Balti
mores since August g. 1895.
Captain Duffy of the Bostons thinks
$1,000 would be cheap for Cy Young. anf
money that would be well spent
Tiernan has not made a sacrifice hit IN
the last fifty-five games
Breltenstein has won thirteen out OF his
last fifteen games ---N