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The morning times., 1897-01-28

The tea given last evening by Mrs.
blanchard, of Mississippi, for Mrs Benton
McMillin was one OF the most delightful
functions of the season. The drawing
rooms at the Riggs were exquiSitely
decorated with roses, lilies, and narcissus,
and palms and tropical plants were grace
fully placed about the rooms.
Mrs. Bianshard was extremely handsome
in Il gown of heavy white silk, embroid-
cred i'll gold sequins, and presented the
guests to Mrs McsIillin, who is very lovely
in face and form, and has a charmingly
cordial manner Her gown was of ivory
satin and mousSelinede sole, and she carried
bouquet of violets and lilies of the
valley.
Mr. McMillin was in close proximity to
the receiving party and seemed very much
delighted with the universal admiration
bestowed upon his charming wife. In the
receiving party We're Madame Romero, Mrs.
Haywood, OF the Washington Barracks;
Mrs. Robinson, wife of Capt. Robinson;
Mrs. Charles B. Howry, who was most
beco1ningly gowned in black velvet with
red roses, presided over the punch bowl,
assisted by Miss Faulkner, who was gowned
in pink Swiss over silk, with trimmings
,
young girls who assisted were MISS Peck,
OF New York, gowned in lemon swiss and
holero Of white and gold embroidery; Miss
German, in blue satin and chiffon; Miss
Caffery, i gown of pompadour silk and
ceriSe silk, with green chiffon; Miss Jonas,
OF Mississippi, in Il gown OF white satin
with pearl passernentcrc; Miss Neal, gowned
in cerise taffeta and white moussclne de
sole; Miss Graves, in a gown of flowered
taffeta; the Misses Buck, in light tinted
satins and chiffons; the Misses Turner, in
white satin and pink chiffon; and Miss
Ethel Blanchard, who was most becom-
ingly cowned in light blue satin with bolero
OF turquoise velvet and pearl passemcnterie.
In the room narcissus and roses were
piaced on stands mantels and Tn the beau
tifully arranged table, which was further
ornamented witt graccfulloops and stream
ers of green taffeta ribbon. White candles
with green shades glmmered in the hand
soIr candelabra and added the finishing
touch t. an unusually beautiful table.
Among tie guests tie diplomatic and Of.
ficial circles were well represented and
great many well-known Washington peo-
pie showed their appreciation of acharming
The morning times., 1897-01-28
THE MEANING OF AESTHETICS.
Prof. Maurice Egan Lectured on
This Subject

Prof. Maurice Egan Lectured on
This Subject.
Prof Maurice F. Egan, of the Catholic
University, Iectured yesterday afternoon
at the Academy of the Holy Cross before u
large audience composed OF the senior stu
dents and former graduates of the school
1t had been announced that The Youth
of Shakespeare would he the subject of
the occasion, but the speaker substituted
instead clever and instructive talk on
The Real Meaning of Aesthetics
IAN aesthetic the speaker said, is gen
erallyunderstood to be a lank creature--if
a woman-with straight, flowing gown,
the color OF faded oak leaves. a weird, in
tense look and a habit of falling into
stained glass attitudes. To be aesthetic. in
the true sense one must be honest and sin
cere, not afraid tc confess that one likes
simple and common thing and not afraid to
give ones reason for such liking The
word has a good and sane meaning and
one which we ought to Observation-Disclosures
ly before we begin 60 study literature, music
or art.''
At the conclusion of the lecture Prof
Egan held an informal reception, during
which he was presented with beautiful
pyramidal bouquet OF lilies and ferns
The morning times., 1897-01-28
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Is Il boon and blessing To all mankind Dr.
foung's system OF telling the patient IN
advance Lhat the fee will lie but so a
month for ms professional service, and
that no additional expense viii be auded
for aii medicines required to effect u cure.
is hut just and equitable. For this snail
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disease Is t,,o difficult for him to relieve
ordinary affections like Catarrh, Asthma,
Bronchitis Dyspepsia, Diseases of the
Liver, Spleen, Kidneys, Hladder, Rectun,
Bowels. Night Emissions, Sexual Weak
the Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat and Lungs,
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treatment. Structure, Varicocele and Hy-
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tee in every case accepted for treatment.
Consultation in person or by letter free
and confidential. Office hours daily, 10
to B. Every Thursday evening, Z to 3.
Sunday, lU To IL
The morning times., 1897-01-28

The New York Stars descend from the
armament to shine at Kcrnan's next
week. 1t is their fifth season as a sue
cessful travelling vaudeville company, and
it is probably Inappropriate, therefore, TO
call them nietcors. The monopedes, Con
way and Leland, acrobatic one-legged
marvels, will present for the first time
their double bicycle act. There is a
gymnast, Mile. Ami, and some marionettes,
called "Deaves' Merry Manikins." John
f. Drew, the comedian and dancer; Frank
ID. Bryan, Murphy and Mccoy, Bonnie
Lott!e, sunbeam, who dances and sings;
Giguere and Boyer, in their original cOin-
edy called The Tenor Singers Diem
ma the HATS, and the Folly Trio, com
posed OF Pearl Bradburn, John Ward and
George Murphy, jr., are some of the good
people who will be seen in the cast.
The morning times., 1897-01-28
ALL OF SOCIETY WAS THERE
The Bachelors COtilliOn Was {
Magnificent Success.
weII-attended Receptions of Mrs.
Stevenson and the Ladies Of
the Cabinet Circle.

The National Rifles Armory presented
a scene OF neat beauty last evening, the
occasion being the second of the series
o. Bachelors cotillions. The walls were
draped IN Lemon yellow bunting and
fest med with wild smilaX in beautiful
luXuriance. Palms, ferns and tropical
plants OF many varieties screened the
windows and made an attractive setting
for the brilliant assembly OF distinguished
men and women who represent most all
the wealth, beauty and fashion OF the Ma
tonal Capital
Tie gowns of many-hued silks, velvets
and satns. enhanced by sparkling gems,
which were worn by the thIong of graceful
women, made brilliant and beautiful ever
changing picture as the figures were
. danced
Tie cotillion began at 10 O'Clock and
was leo by Mr. George Howard, assisted
by Lieut.. Gilmore and AIR. =. Lee Phillips.
The favors were golf sticks wound With
yellow ribbons, golf balls, and orchids
and ionquils tied with yellow ribbons.
Tie badge OF the reception committee
was a beautiful pink orchid of the fashion
able Catclca variety.
Among the notable toilets were those OF
in velvet and point lace, with ina gnificent
diamonds; Miss PauHcefotc, in blue satin
and pearls; Miss Sybil Pauncefote, in blue
satin ard pompadour SILK; Mrs. McCauley,
in white satin and rose point, with dia
mond ornaments; Miss HorstInan, yellow
satin ard chiffon; Mrs. Rodgers, black
velvet, with jewelled buttons; Miss Rod
gers, In Black gauze, over satin, with
yioletS; Mrs. Ffoulke, in magnificent
gown of white silk brocaded in fleur- -de-iS;
Miss Sartoris, cpalescent silk, with blue
velvet; Miss Clover, gown OF Nilc-gTeen
satin. with rose point; Miss Condit-Smith,
gclanlum taffeta, and handsome lace and
chiffon; Miss Mary Condit-Snith, in a
dainty creation of white satin and pale
blue chiffon, with pearls; Miss Pruyn, pink
gauze, embroidered in black, and jewels;
Mrs Sargent, in pink velvet, brocaded in
gold: Miss DeeriDg, was very striking in
black tuile. spangled III silvers with
/ crescent Of pearls in her black hair; Miss
Noble, of PaltiInore, red satin and tulle;
Miss Gibson, black velvet and lace; Miss
Cosseils, NiIe-grecn accordion-plaited chif-
fon, over satin.
The invited guests comprised all that is
fashionable in society.
The morning times., 1897-01-28

The Minister of Switzerland and Nine
Pieda gave another OF their series OF
Wednesday dinners last evening. The Swiss
colOrs as usual preiominatedin the decora-
tionS. although a quantity OF pink roses
Were ujsd ana the candles and shades were
also Of pink.
The guests were Secretary Herbert, Sec
retary and Mrs. Francis, Secretary and
Miss Morton, Second Assistant Secretary of
State Adee Mr.. Rennick, chief clerk Of the
State Department; Col. Wilson, Mrs. Con
dit-Smith Miss Condit-Smi and Miss Mary
Condit Smith, Mr. Bi'ldie, Mr.. Bee ufYe, Miss
Cana, Miss Rush and DR.. Vogel.
The Minister of Switzerland and Ma
dame Pipda will also entertain at dinner
Wednesday, February 3, and on Friday,
February 8
The morning times., 1897-01-28

Mrs. Stevens on'S reception yesterday
from 3 TO was i delightful affair. Mrs.
Steven: on, who was cow ned i'll black velvet
and cut steel passame menterie, was assisted
in receiving 10y the Vice President, who
gave Il wclo ONE TO all with mis- ;.suai genial
CoIrtlnpss Mrs Hardin was greeted with
delight 10y many who had not seen her
since her recent arrival. Miss Stevenson,
in a gown Of blue silk and velvet, was
very charming Miss GorhaIn, who is enc
OF the lorelest of the seasons buds, was
fownCd in white silk and embroidered
chiffon. Miss Gray and Miss Cobb pre-
sided gracefully in the tea room. The
tea table was dec GRATED with red roses
and satin ribbons, and the silver candelabra
held candles burning under shades OF the
same hue.
The morning times., 1897-01-28

DR.. Wesley Reid Davis, OF the PoSteffice
Department, will give a luncheon at the
Metropoitan Club at l o'clock this aft
ern0on to Harry Furniss, the English
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Among those who
have accepted invitations to meet Mr..
FurniSS at luncheon are:
The Secretary Of State, Postmaster Gen
eral, Secretary of War, Secretary of
Navy, Major Gen Nelson A. Miles. Solici
tor Gen. Conrad, First Asst. Postmaster
GereraI Frank jones, q en-. Horace Porter,
Hon Charles J. Bell. chairman Inauguration
Committee: MIR Crosby s. Noyes, Mr..
Beriah H. wilkins, Mr.. Gardiner Hubbard,
Mr. E. S. willard, London, England; Mr..
William II Crane. Mr.. Lee Robinson, Mr.
Charles II Seymour, Mr. Hubert Vos, Mr..
George II Studwcll, New York city; Mr..
Addison B Atkins. Mr.. Ralph Cross John
son, Rev Walton w. Battenshall, Albany,
N Y; Mr. william G. Rice, Civil Service
Commissioner.
The morning times., 1897-01-28

The Mozart Club held its eleventh an
niversary meeting, at the Naval Lodge,
corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Fourth
street southeast, on Tuesday evening. An
interesting program OF music was ex-
ecuted, under the direction of Mfr. J. II.
Hunter Among those participating were
Miss Storm, Miss Smith, the Mendelssohn
Club, Mr.. Henry Stopsack, director; Miss
Alice Irwin, the Weaver Brothers, Mrs
Ober Leech, Miss May Hunter being the ac
companist
The morning times., 1897-01-28

The spiritualists of Boston have won
a victory Their temple in that city cost
more and was assessed at S240. 900 for
taxation. Il has now been decTced to place
itin the lists OF church property andexempt
il from taxation.
The morning times., 1897-01-28

cause she is doing her acting on the
stage. Miss O'Neil, it seems. does not do
these Objectionable things. She comes to
the Grand Opera House next week as
the star in naw drama, called True TO
Life
The morning times., 1897-01-28
A RECORD
OF CURES
Absolutely UnequaIIed.
DR.. YOUNG
Cor. l2ih and F S.s.,
STANDS PRE-EMINENT
Remarkable D ScoV5rleS
IN MEDICINE.

DR. Youngs new scientific methods of
treating all Chrome, Nervous, Blood ana
Skin Diseases are undoubtedly the greatest
world The absolute certainty with winch
lingering and long standing chronic diS-
seases Yield to Dr, Youngs treatment rs
glorious trIunIpiis and wonderful sue
ceSses achieved by DR.. Young in the treat
IHent OF all manner of diseases OF man,
woman and child must prove OF absorbing
interest to ail suffering from the calam-
tiles OF disease and pain, while his un-
VARYING Ctlarga or
The morning times., 1897-01-28

Mrs. Francis had delightful reception
and welcomed very large number OF
callers. Her assistants We're Mrs. Lion
berger. Mrs Wilmer. Miss Kennedy, Miss
Sewers. Miss Lionberger, and Miss Poor.
The morning times., 1897-01-28

Miss Herbert did not receive, owing to
an attack Of the grip.
The morning times., 1897-01-28

Mrs. Carlisle had most enjoyable re-
ception, and had TO assist her Miss Maury.
Miss Mary Condit-Smith. Miss Hamlin, Miss
Cullen. Miss Jeffrey and Miss Mills.
The morning times., 1897-01-28

Mrs F. L. Powers and Mrs c. r. Tay
lor, of 1 street northeast, left on a pleasure
trip yesterday for points along Indian
River, Fla, to remain the balance OF the
winter
The morning times., 1897-01-28

Mrs. Harmon's lovely home was thronged
with callers from 3 to 8. She received her
guests in u gown of light brocade with
bolero Of cut jet Assisting her were Mrs.
Winthrop, Mrs. Mathews, Mrs. Rice and Miss
Wright.
The morning times., 1897-01-28

Miss Emma n. Hume gave pinkiuncheon
OF twelve covers yesterday afternoon, at
which the decorations were pink roses ana
pink candles burning under pink wax
shades. The grlish guests gathered about
the flower-decked table were: Miss Cor
man, Miss Talmage, Miss Jones, Miss
Roy, Miss Seymour, Miss Catlin, Miss
Morton, Miss Lynch, Miss Preston, and Miss
Garnett.
The morning times., 1897-01-28

Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Jett, nee Mac
Gibson, will be pleased to see their friends
at their temporary residence, No. 2149 X
street northwest.
The morning times., 1897-01-28

Mrs Wilson is still quite i'll, and there
fore had no reception yesterday.
The morning times., 1897-01-28

Rosemary" comes to the Lafayette
Square next week, after its tremendous
run in New York. John Drew plays the
part of Sir Jasper Thorndyke, a country
squire, and it is considered the hit OF his
life. Maud Adams is the leading lady.
1t is the last time that she will he seen
as leading lady in Mr.. Drew's company,
for next season she stars under the lirec-
tion Of Mr.. Frohman. Rosemary will
be presented here just as it was in New
York, and when one considers all the nice
things that the New York critics have
said about it, it really seems that the
most enterprisng advance man could have
nothing new TO say.
The morning times., 1897-01-28

The srowstorm did not deter q large
number of delightful people from attend
ing Mrs. NJ. NJ. CrenShaw's reception last
night, which was one Of the most charm
ing events of the season. The hostess,
Eowned in pink more antique and em-
bIoldered chiffon, was assisted in receiv-
ing her guests by Miss Nisbet, of savannah.
Ga, in a picturesque creation OF yellow
bIocade and duchess lace; Mrs. Tousand, in
white silk, with Il { oTsaee cluster of violets;
Miss Campbell, in yellow silk, combined
with blue ribI ons and lace, and Miss Eula,
OF Alexandria, in white organde trimmed
with yalenciennes lace and white satin
ribbons. With the exception OF the floral
ceGtCrpiecc OF the table, which was com
posed of pink carnations, the decorations
We're entirely of green, the tall palms,
trailing vines and branches of beautiful
foliage contrasting harmoniously with the
white and old coloring of the drawing
room and grand stairway, both of which
are furnished in the empire style.
The morning times., 1897-01-28
hostess by their presence despite the stormy
weather.

The corridor of the ElsmeTe was packed
last night with guests and their friends, TO
listen to charming musicale given for
their benefit, under the direction Of Nine.
j, EspuiS- DAILY. 1t was a decided success
as the frequent encores of the entertainers
proved
By request Nine. Esputa DAILY sang a
song entitled Daddy Mrs. Wilmarth's
soprano solo, ''Parla,'' by Arditti, was
exceptionally excellent, and the reading of
original poems by Mr.. Cy Warman, the
well-known magazine writer, was repeat
edly encored. The Jewel Song" from
Faust, was well rendered by Miss Wood.
The remainder Of the program was as
follows Piano solo, ''Au Matip, " Godard,
Miss Morgan; duet, wing, Smith,
Miss Esputa and DR.. Stitt: soprano solo,
"Parla,' Arditti, Mrs Wimarth; read
ing, original poems, Mr.. Cy Warnian; group
Spanish songs, Miss Davis trio, II Prego
Padre" Cufschnann, Miss Wood, Nine.
Daily and Mr.. Mosher; tone picture, Miss
Colleen Wheeler and Master Norman Daily;
Pages song, Meycrbeer, Miss ESputa; song,
"Winken and Blinken,' De Koyen, MI
Stodder; duet, 'In His Hands," Mcndels-
sohn, Miss Esputa and Nine. Daily; jewel
song from "Faust," Gounod, Miss Wood;
quartet, Boating" Geble, Miss Wood,
Mrs. Wilmarth, Miss Esputa and Mine.
Daily, AMI Mr. Henry Xander, accornpanist.
The morning times., 1897-01-28

Alan Dale, of the New York Journal,
gives his opinion that Miss Nance O'Neil
VIII be heard of in the future, unless he is
greatly mistaken, on one condition, and that
is that she stay untutored. Her fragrant
feminine personality has the power OF sway
petty stage tricks. There is something in
this. Nobody really believes that wo-
man is obliged to mop tears from her
forehead, run her fingers through her
hair when she feels emotional, and pace
the floor like n Gagged tigress, just be-
The morning times., 1897-01-28

The closing of the B1Jou for the re-
majnder OF the time booked by only
Farmers Daughter" is the result OF con-
tinued bad luck in the weeks bookings
and an honest desire on tue part OF the
management of the theater to give the
public their moneys worth. Two Old
Croopies'' had dates at the BiJOu for this
week, and Mr.. Whtesell had made all
arrangements for their appearance, when
word CAME from the West that the com
pany had become meinvolved iI lawsuit, and
would have to cancel it's date. Mr..
Wbitesell found himself at three=days'
notice out of an attraction. After fruitleSs
attempts to engage talent at popular prices
in New York and Philadelphia, the man
agemcnt called in the local company from
Il Virginia tour. on good reports he had
heard of them. The Monday performance
showed that these reports had been greatly
exaggerated. Cyrene aBdX. Ray Bixley,
both first-class people, were secured and
put on, but, though their work was highly
appreciated, it failed to redeem the drama.
Mr.. Whitesell therefore. declined to toll
crate the show longer. and ordered them
out. AT great personal loss Mr.. White
sell has secured the amuSement-l owing
class from paying for poor attractions.
''Side Tracked will open on Monday
afternoon for the usual week run.
The morning times., 1897-01-28

The Nancy Hanks comes othe Academy
again next week. AS was explained by the
press gent, when the play was here before,
The Nancy Hanks is not horse, nor
girl, but mine, and a mine it has proved,
literally to it's managers. 1t may be
presumption for any paper to give an
opinion before the New York critics have
given theirs, but that is no matter. The
Nancy Hanks is very funny play. Miss
Anna Boyd, of whom the New York
World made so much, on account or her
rainy day gown, will have several new
songs. Mr.. Ignacio Martinetti also has
new songs. There is a new scene for
Misses Gibson and Muldener and Mr.. Mar
tinetti. Mr.. Martinetti has also invested
in some new clothes for the second act, but
he has not been able to improve upon his
bathing costume.
The morning times., 1897-01-28

Primrose SC Vests Minstreis come to
the New National Theater next week. This
is another big combination of white and
oolored people, and although we have had
several this season, this is the first that
has come to the National. There is
pickaninny band, of course-Washington
people viii soon be cOnnoisseurs on the
pickanniuny band-three military bands
with gorgeous uniforms, and diversified
program which purports to record the
history of miustrelsy from it's earliest
days. The gentleman who persStently de
clares that minstrels are not what they
used TO be when this old flag was new,
win row have an opportunity of proving
that declaration, for there Will be two per-
formances arranged for the express pur-
pose of contrasting the old-time burnt cork
gentleman with his up-to-date successor.
The morning times., 1897-01-28

We are to have the Stoddard lectures at
the Columbia Theater, and the sale of
seats has already progressed SO far that
it is seriously doubted whether all of the
Washington people who wish to hear Mr..
Stoddard will be able to get inside. so far,
MS lectures have been almost entirely on
un-American topics, but whether he has
had patriotic inspiration, or whether It
is merely happy chance or natural de-
velopment, he has now chosen the Yellow
stone Park as the proper place to Illustrate.
Next to having iCng-distance opera glasses
trained on all the world, the best thing is
to see the world through the Stoddard
glasses.
The morning times., 1897-01-28

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The herald., 1897-10-21
The Olive Moth

1t will be remembered that last May
a caterpillar attacked the olive in sew
eral parts of Los Angeles and San Ber-
nardino counties. As stated then, there
was no record of such attack before.
Even DR.. ]. B. Smith, our best authority
on noctuid moths, thought it was prob
ably a new species. On August goth
and for two weeks after,the moths in my
breeding cases came forth. 1t proves to
be oncocnemis fortis or agrotis vorax.
This plain gray moth is native to Ne
vada and California. 1t was described
by Mr.. ]. Behrens of San Francisco IL
1884 as appearing in armies and liter
ally stripping the ash trees of foliage.
He said the caterpillars looked lean and
hungry, while the pupae looked plump,
as did the moths. The caterpllars In
The olives looked sleek and plump. The
San Francisco larvae probably had too
little to eat, or else the ash was not suit
able food The olive wag evidently sat
isfactory and plerteous.
The fact that these caterpiliars came
in such numbers in 1854 and not since,
30 far as can fird out, is pleasing news
to olive orchardists. 1t gives hope thai
this enemy will not come in such great
numbers soon again.
The herald., 1897-10-21
Flax Raising

A circular has been received from the.
Flax Decorticator company, of Bakers
field. Cal, which speaks in warmest
praise of California as a place where
flax can be grown at great profit, cut
and decorticated at small expense, and
where the completed fiber can be Sc
cured much cheaper than i'm the east.
If the rather incorporate statements
can be relied upon, the flax industry is
likely to be another of much Importance
in our state. The east cannot compete
with California, for here two crops can
be grown, and the growth is enormous
The fiber is said to be superior in
strength, fineness and gloss to the best
Italian hemp" The decorticator costs
but $400. runs with three or four horse
power, and will Gecorticate one acre. OF
heavy plants in ten hours. The cost of
raising two crops Of hemp here, includ-
ing rent of land, water for irrigation and
freight to New York does not exceed
500 per acre, and the net profit runs
from 500 to 5000 per acre per annum,
according to the quality of the fibers.
The pamphlet has enough of the boom
accent in it to suggest caution; yet it
may be we'll for enterprising men OF
means to investigate this new claimant
for favor among prospective industries
The herald., 1897-10-21
Wild Morning Glory

Mr.. T. B. Blanchard of Mariana
writes Can you inform me of ar method
to eXterminate wild morning glory? Il
appears to thrive and spread 49, rdless
of repeated cutivating, plowing and
hoeing. l have dug out all roots for n
depth of a foot in a space ten feet
square, and yet it seems to have done
no good. The orchard trees where 1t
abounds do very poorly. Has any rem
edy been found for the apple and pear
tree blight that is so prevalent this sea-
son?
Morning glory or any other plant car
be killed if cultivated so thoroughly
that no green leaves are permitted to
appeal. Even couch grass or Bermuda
grass IS not able to live in the face
Of such treatment. No partial treat
ment will do. Every green leaf must be
kept from developing. Il do not know
what this special blight is. recommen
that Mr. Blanchard send specimens to
Prof Woodwork. University of Cali
fornia, Berkeley. He will be able to ad
wise him as to the nature Of the dis
ease and cure