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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26

From the San Francisco Bulletin.

France, in sending an ultimatum to
China, allows the latter nation but eight
days to accede to the demand presented
In the light Of the history of our dealings
with Spain during the last century 1t
seems a great pity that the beauties Of the
eight-day rule were not early appreciated
by our own statesmen. One of them did
indeed, both learn and practice the lesson
Andrew Jackson-and to particularly good
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26
SHOOTING STARS.
Prudent.

$50 you refused him?" said Maud.
Eyes," replied Mamie. II told him
shall send back any letters unopened"
Il wouldn't be SO rude. There might b.
matinee tickets in some of them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26
spain's Responsibility.
From the Indianapolis News.

People in this country are contributing
Ibe rally to send food and clothing to the
starving and naked Cubans. We have
heard of no efforts in Spain to relieve the
distress that the Spanish methods OF war
have created. Ships are going laden with
supplies from our ports; nurses and physi-
clans are going to the rescue. We have
heard of no ships or agents of mercy from
Spain. The Spanish government sven thinks
it is doing kindness in allowing us to
relieve the woe its inhuman policy has
gendered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26

SPANS absolute denial Of responsibility
for the Maine disaster was to be expected
whatever the facts may be. That country
has had enough experience to know that 1T
"ery rarely pays to plead guilty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26

From the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
For our own peace and domestic tranquil
lily, to protect the commercial interests of
our citizens, and to put an end to the
kideous barbarities Of which Senator Proc
tor has given US a picture that wrings
mems hearts, we have q right and duty
to demand that Spain withdrew from Cuba
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26

Ex-Queen Liliuokalani is another celebrity
who has been crowded Off the legitimate
stage Of International affairs into political
vaudeville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26
Definition.

What do you mean when you allude to
our friend as a hypercritical person.
"A hypercritical person." answered Sena-
tor Sorghum, us one who subjects things
to unreasonable tests. He is the sort Of
man who will take a speech that has made
hit and sit calmly down and try to parse
n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26

The report of the Maine court Of inquiry
wss carefully and deliberately prepared
with the expectation Of abiding by its con-
sequences. II was no accidental explosion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26

Ambassador Hay is one of the few diplo-
mats who realize that the world can keep
moving even though they decide TO take
q holiday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26
/ Castilian Carr

We're proud, as we have said before,
In spite Of all our debt;
In fact, If we could borrow more
We would be prouder yet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26

The stage-pleasantry concerning Uncle
So ms navy has become obsolete during the
past few weeks. But the one about the
city post Office still fingers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26

Mr.. Bailey has taken pains to leave no
doubt in the minds of his constituents
that his agreement with the majority was
only temporary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26

The usual early spring restoration of con-
fdence has manifested itself in base ball
oil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26

NOTIONS.
The busiest Notion Department i'm the city is
ours, and what makes it are the prices.


ours, and what makes it
doz. spools of good Blasting Cot
doz. Full Nickeled- Reversible
Safety Pins. sc.
Our 25c. Pure Silk Frilled Elastic,
assorted colors, about IL different
styles. A strip of 4 yard for. .I3c.
shook Double Bust Corset
Clasps .................. sc. pair.
3 yards Embroidery Silk on spools,
all the bright colors. $3.50. &c. doz.
Silver-top Velvet Emories and Pin
Cushions to match, all high col
OrS &c. eaCn.
Pure White Four-holed Shirt
Pearl Buttons. sc. doz.
Curling Iron Lamps, an extra
qualify W.
Calve Wave Irons, full nickeled,
10 inches long. ..I3c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26

I8inch Changeable and Plain coors in Silk Polonaise
Worth &c yard Reduced to-
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Our 800. quality Genuine Imported Full /:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26

36-inch Fine MORE Soft Finish English Percalne, in
Fast Black and all colors Worth 12Ic yard Reduced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26

Our 18c. Quality 3o-inch Silk Finish Striped Skin
escent effects. Reduced to. Observation-Disclosures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26

Quality Dressmake Kid Finish Cambria, in Black and
The Opelousas courier., 1898-07-30
All About Earrings,

The wearing of earrings was so cen.
eral In Rome and the Jewels were sc
heavy thatTthere were professionals
known as ear-healers. who tended the
ears of ladies who had torn OF injured
the lobes with the weight of the pend.
ants. At one time Roman men wore
rings in their ears, while in Greece
the children wore rings in the right
ears only.
Among the Arabs the expression "to
nave q ring in ones ears'' is synony-
nous with ''to be q slave" and to the
present day an Arab who has been7con-
luered by another places a ring
through his ear as II token.
The Egyptian women wore bangle
hoops OF golda1n their ears, which were
regarded as the wearer's choicest pos
sessions and were parted from only
under direct stress. The golden calf
was supposed to have been made en-
tlrely from the earrings of the people.
Among the Phenicians the wearing
Of earrings was q badge of servitude,
the same custom obtaining with the
Hebrews. The latter people said when
Eve was expelled from Paradise her
bars were bored as a sign Of slavery.
It is said that earrings are coming
IN again, but few women nowadays
will be found willing to have their ears
pierced and disfgured with pendants.
The custom of wearing earrings has
come down from the earliest time.
Among the Athenians it was sign Of
aobility to have the ears pierced.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-07-30
Making Nursery Picture-Books.

Children may be amused and in.
structed through many q wet day by
cutting out the pictures from papers
and magazines that are to be consigned
20 the scrap-basket. Little children
soon learn to cut papers, and lessons in
aeatnes and exactness may be learned
4 they are required to cut the pictures
out nicely with a tiny border of white
about each one. Books in which to
paste them may be made of strong
manila paper. For the book cover
use two heavy pieces OF cardboard,
severed with any kind of material,
chintz, cretonne d. cheesecloth, which
last is susceptible of adornment by
pen OF brush.
The child who is to do the FASTING
should be impressed with the necessi-
ty of doing neat work. There is no
necessity for daubs of glue or paste
to soil the whole page, or ven the
ehild's face and hands while he is at
work. Dividing the pictures into
classes makes a game--the playing at
''picture pasting"-and involves an
other kind Of thought. There may be
several books or one of two pages in
the large book devoted to each subject.
"Play' would be one subject, under
which oil pictures should come in
which children or animals are ct play.
"Rest, "Work, ""School, ""Travel,"
ETC., will occupy as many books or
pages as the little manufacturer pleases.
York Tribune.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-07-30
a Beautiful Nrignonette Gown.

A beautiful court costume that has
just been designed has a skirt and
bodice OF daffodil-yellow satin duchess,
while the train is of petunia Lyons vel
vet, lined very effectively with pale tur-
luois blue satin. In style the gown
IS quite severe, the skirt being very
simply finished round the hem with q
double box plated ruch of petunia
velvet, lined with turquoise blue. The
bodice is prettily arranged with q drap-
ery of fine old Irish lace, and . plume
of shaded ostrich feathers on the left
shoulder, fastened with a diamond
star. The train of petunia velvet is
particularly graceful. It comes from
the waist, and is trimmed all down the
left side with Irish lace, shaded feath-
ers and clusters of orchids and dafo-
dis. To carry with this gown. q large
muf of petunia velvet has been pre-
pared, lined with turquoise blue satin
and trimmed with dafodils and or
chids. This muf is finished with vel
low satin ribbons, and will be carrie
on q long diamond chain. There IS q
rumor, by the way. that mufs will be
introduced this year also Of the Eng
lish d1swias.seplns held u LsaA They
The Opelousas courier., 1898-07-30
YOUNG AT SIXTY.

Serene comfort and happiness in ed.
vanced years are realized by compare
lively few women
Their hard lives, their liability tc Sc.
rious troubles on account of their pecu-
liar organism and their profound igno-
n concerning themselves, all com
bine to shorten the period Of usefulness
and ell their lateryears with suffering.
Mrs. Pinkham hasdone much to make
women strong. She has given advice
to many that has shown them how to
guard against disease and retain vigor-
GUS health in old age. From every cor
ner Of the earth there Is constantly COM
ing the most convincing statements
from women, showing the efficacy of
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound in overcoming female ills. Here
is a letter from Mrs. J.. c. Orms, of 22O
Horner ST., Johnstown, Pa, which is
earnest and straight to the point: y
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-I feel it nv
duty to tell all suffering women that I
think your remedies are wonderful. I
had trouble with my head, dizzy spells
and hot flashes. Feet and hands were
cold, was very nervous, could not sleep
we'll, had kidney trouble, pain in
ovaries and congestion of the womb.
Since taking your remedies I am better
every way My head trouble is all
gone, have no pain in ovaries, and am
cured of womb trouble. can eat and
sleep well and am gaining in flesh. 1
consider your medicine the best to be
had for female troubles"
The present Mrs. Pinkham's expert
ence in treating female ills is unparal-
lelled, for years she worked side by
side with Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, and
for sometime past has had sole charge
of the correspondence department of
her great business, treating by letter
as j ny as q hundred thousand ailing
woneu during q single year.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-07-30
William Conner, the 7O-vear-old

William Conner, the ~70-year-old
Maryland father of a baby, has re-
celved permission to name the little
Il after Mrs. Mckinley, who grace
fully thanks the parents for the com
pliment paid her.
About Walla Walla, Or, the squir-
rels are SO plentiful that young ones
are run over in the roads, and the
protection of the crops demands united
effort and hard work by the farmers to
e~xterminate them.
An historic landmark of the town of
lladley, Mass, the old Hooker house,
which stood for almost two centuries,
was burned recently. It was in this
house that General Joe Hooker was
born, in 1914.
Australia has no orphan asylums.
Every child who is not supported by
parents becomes q ward of the state,
and Is paid a pension for support and
placed in q private family, whore
board and clothes are provided.
No other large city is as quiet as
Berlin. Railway engines are not al
lowed to blow their whistles within
the city limits, snd the man whose
wagon-gearing is loose and rafting is
subject to a fine.
Kate-I think that Cholley has some
thing on his mind. T'olly-1f he has. he
must be good at balancing.-Somerville
Journal.
"Now that I have got my hay H."
said the relieved farmer, Il think The
world would be greatly better for a
good shower"
Gabber-What does your son Go for q
living? Nabber-He's @ scientific box
ar. Gabber-A pugiiist? Nabber-so'
andertaker.-Life.
First Seaside Belle-But how can YOU
le certain that you are his first love:
Second Seaside Bclle-Wcll, he only
got down here last nlght!-Sketch.
She-I know I'm cross at times, John
but, If l had my life to live over again.
[ should marry you just the same lie
! have my doubts about that, my dear.
Friend-Wcli, Ethel, how do you Ike
married life. Ethel enthusiastically.
Its simply delightful. We've been
married q week, and have had eight
quarreis, and I got the best of it every
tine.
"Mein FrauieIn, I love you!" said al
impecunious German youth at O Ham
burg ball. Excuse me-yonder Is N!
business manager" replied the young
lady, pointing with her fan to hel
father. |
The Opelousas courier., 1898-07-30

i. James Payn, the English novelist,
who has just died, wrote such a poor
hand that he was the despair even Of
printers.
No fewer than thirty-four bills for
changing the French customs tariff Of
1892 are now before the chamber of
deputies.
The export Of German firearms bv
way OF Hamburg gradually increased
from 81, 1000, 900 worth in 1890. to I've
times that amount in 1896.
Over 800 criminals have been exc
cuted in the united kingdom since the
accession OF Queen Victoria.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-07-30
A Family of MoneY-Makers,

In tie Philadelphia mint one family
feels that it has almost an hereditary
right to position. It is that of the
Eckfeldts.
From 1892, when first the mint was
established, some member of the
family has always been employed
there. First it was Adam Eckfeldt,
who invented new machinery and as
sisted the chief coiner for many years,
when he himself became the chief
eoiner.
While he was still i'll office his son,
Jacob r. Eckfeldt, had entered the
assaying department. In 1882 he was
made chief assayer, a position which
he held for forty years. His son,
Jacob, entered the mint during his
term of Office and was assistant to the
chief assayer from 1896 to 1881, when
he was made chief assayer in place of
his fathers successor.
And so the name Eckfeldt has be-
eame rs closely associated with the
old mint a. the wonderful machines
Hsed IN the production Of "she root Of
all eYil."
The Opelousas courier., 1898-07-30
The Newest Fabrics.

One of the prettiest and much
,ourted fabrics is the old-time silk
warp barege, which in mothers
young-lady days was the proper thing
for party gowns. They are shown in
both light and dark plain c%olors, and
they come in all shades, covered with
rich colors in flower patterns. The
new challies are extremely pretty in
both design and coloring. The dark
blue, green and red grounds, with
satin stripes Of the same color scat
tered over, with white or black polka
dots, are stylish, and will figure o n
.spicuously among the gowns built for
sool spring and summer days. Though
black taffeta has had a run of several
Isl as a handsome gown, spring
will see it as popular as ever, and the
trimmings of lace and velvet ribbons
represent q small fortune in them
selves. Cashmere, very thin and
light, poplin fabrics and soft, light
serges are to be much worn, while
.anvas cloth in fancy weaves fourishes
1nder the new name of "Mouline
Transparent fabrics are daz-
dinghy beautiful, some being SO woven
to have the appearance Of being
crosswise, which in grenadines,
mousseline-de-soie and chiffon is
charming. Organizes ore ever new
1nd ever old, and as each spring sea-
son rolls around theyare placed in the
foremost ranks of thin fabrics. Black
,repe de chine gowns + very much
In evidence, and are trimmed with
narrow rufies Of the same, edged with
edge Of black lace or a narrow
,uche of black footing. The waists
their sonber effect by using
bands Of open-wrought insertion which
show a bright-colored lining. White
at the neck and wrists, too, add
10 the brightness of these bodices. /.
Watered silk, with large satin
waved or pointed cross
and disks, are shown among
he newest black goods.
Lace and net dresses are much
worm again, some showing a black
while others are made over
silks.-Woman's Home Com
The Opelousas courier., 1898-07-30
Fashion Fancies.

Ton duck shirt waists.
Heavy silk reps betting.
Rordered Japanese pongee.
Poplins with a boucle stripe.
Jet belts representing a serpent.
Chiffon crimped in bayadere rows
Bayadere striped neckties in heavy
reps.
Lining taffeta in various striped eff
fects.
Lace bands in heavy medallion de-
signs.
Narrow MORE ribbon for edgine
rufies.
Long ties Of applique lace for the
throat.
Black Chantilly piece lace fol
| waists.
Figured challie on light and dark
ground.
Silver buckles set with turquoise on
white belts.
Velvet ribbon in all widths from
Nos. l to IL.
Grenadine in figured, plaid and
striped designs.
Fancy Empire combs in she'll, plain
and iewelled.
Colored silk waists having q V and
collar OF white satin.
Waists of colored ,taffeta braided
with white satin bands.
Fancy hose having black feet and
plaid uppers.
Tailored suits with drop or separate
lining skirts.
Shirt waists of pique in and
Iengthwise stripes.
Silk p~etticoats edged with quilting
of black ribbon.
Dressing sacques of plain colors
French flannel.
Chiffon waists covered with fat
frilled rows of ribbon.
Girls white organdief rocks trimmca
with lace and ribbon.
Colored tafeta gowns with ruSie
skirt edge with narrow velvet ribbon.
Neck ruches of chiffon initiating
lower petals, with accordion PLATED
ends.
Plain colored cotton shirt wa
having the box plat down the cent
with 3 fs;lI es whits % esah side.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-07-30

! The report of the encouragement
of North Carolina for the year ended
June 30, 1897, says that there were no
lynchlngs in that State during that
time.
Miss Josephine Kipling, the eldest
child of Rudyard Ki;ling, was whip
ped, according to the story, for telling
a tb, and went to bed sobbing rebelli-
ously: Il think it's real mean, so
there. Ny pa writes great big whop-
pers and everybody thinks they're
lovely, while [ told just a tiny little
story and gets whipped and sen to
bed"
Max Alvary, the famous Wagnerian
opera singer, fell on the stage at Mann
helm, and as a consequence was<1 a
BILE to follow his professio~hsom
time. He claimed the aDaht was
due to the carelessness Of e'machinist,
sued the opera house, and has Just
been awarded s., 600 damages, the
biggest verdict ever given in such a
case.
.p'fttu
The. rvrtraits of Postmaster General
and irs. Gary err recently painted
Ia young Italian artist, whose gal
lantry led hilA MO the mistake of
making the lady -ppear younger than
she really is. Mrs. Gary is a pretty
and dainty little woman OF so, but is
eminently sensible. Her criticism of
the painting was: EIIe left out all the
lines in my face, Mt he left out the
character, too"
The Woman's Cristian Temperance
Union IN HcuciGlu recently held ser
vices IN memory OF the late Miss
Frances T. Willard.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-07-30
The HOtbed.

Glass gives more warmth to hotbeds
than any other covering, but where
plants are desired to be grown that are
somewhat hardy, such as lettuce or
early cabbage, a light frame covering
made of oiled muslin answers we'll and
is cheap. It can be prepared by
stretching the muslin and painting it
on both sides with boiled Hlseed Oil.
It is claimed that cheap frames, ,"rz-
cred in this manner, bavsuccess-
fully used for forcing strawberry
plants. II O warm hotbed is required
fresh horse manure should be placed
at the bottom ofthe frame and covered
with rich soil that has been sifted.-
Atlanta Constitution.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-07-30

will be made either in a fat shape, in
velvet and silk, or in q round shape,
composed entirely of real flowers. Al.
other very striking gown to be worn
at Dublin Castle has askirt and bodice
Of Acknowledgment satin and a train
OF d~ark-green Lyons velvet, lined with
satin in a paler shade, and coming
from both shoulders. The seams Of
the skirt in front are outlined with
tiny punches Of mignonette, gradual.
ed in size from waist to hem. The
round court bodice has a chiffon sash
falling to tie left side of the skirt, and
is trimmed with punches of mignonette
to correspond.-Pall Mall Gazette.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-07-30
OEID ENJOYS

- ~@ "~
Both the method and results when
Syrupo of Figs is taken; it Is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
len effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and feyers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects. prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try It. Do not acceptany
substitute.
CALIFORNIA w syrup CO.
SAY FRANCISCO, cAl.
LOUISVILLE. ~. REW F0Rk, nv
The Opelousas courier., 1898-07-30
AGRICULTURAL TOPICS,
A Thought For Farmers,

Here is a thought for farmers who
sell eggs and poultry: Our cold stor-
age man lately invested about 500 in
pure bred poultry, with the intention
Of getting male birds introduced
among the farmers focks. He says
one who Is not in the business can
form no idea of the number Of small
eggs that come to market. The mum.
Der of dozen "seconds,' or eggs that
will not bring the top price, is simply
incredible. This man purchases car
load after carload OF eggs, and he
claims that scrub stock and the ne
glect to introduce new blood is the
cause of this loss.-Home and Farm.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-07-30

The largest school in the world is
said to be the Jewish School in White
chapel, London, in which Lord Eoths.
child takes such Il deep interest. The
school educates $500 children, belong
ing mostly to the poorest foreign
Jews, and he's a staff Of 100 teachers.
The Alaska Commercial Company
has given its museum of Alaskan Gu.
rios and products to the California
State University. The collection is
the largest of its kind in the country,
and has been collecting for more than
thirty years.