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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25

model, which will be found correct in
fit and style. The model is shown in
the large illustration in striped serge,
which delineates its perfect shape and
beauty of outline. The curved front
edges are closed invisibly, and the
deep double bust darts, under-arm
aud side-back cores, with shapely CEN
tre-back seam, complete the graceful
adjustment. The two-seamed sleeves
stand out fashionably at the top. be-
ing arranged over close-fitted Innings,
and the upper portions are slightly
gathered at the elbow. A close-ftting
collar finishes the neck. All varieties
OF material can be developed by the
aid of such pattern, and decorations
of any kind can be applied with salts
factory results. Made-up accessories,
such as yokes, collars, bretelles, ETC.,
in braid, lace or passementeries can
be worn over basques in this style,
and the lower edge can be finished in
pointed or rounded outline.
- make this basque for woman Of
medium size one and three-quarter
yards of material, forty-four inches
wide will be required.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25

dress in hot weather.
As illustrated plaid ginghan is the
material, a narrow edging OF white en-
broidery trimming the yoke, epaulet-
tes, neck and wrists.
The skirt is deeply hemmed, gath
ers at the top being joined to the
square yoke in front and back, where
the closing is made at the centre with
buttons and buttonholes.
The neck is finished with standing
band edged with embroidery. The
moderately full sleeves are gathered
top and bottom, deep cuff bands finish
ing the wrists. Gathered epaulettes
are arranged to stand out in line from
the yoke.
For play aprons, this style made in
gingham is unrivalled and, when de-
veloped in white nainsook, cross
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25

The skirt is cut after one of the lat
est models, known as the Paquin, and
includes the apron front with the
graduated circular founce. The
apron, the founce and the back are
cut separately and scanned together, ex-
cept where plaid or striped material OF
unusual width is used, when the
straight back given in the pattern can
be pinned to the founce and the two
cut in one. The apron portion is
smooth fitting, being made snug by
means of small darts and all the full.
ness at the top is laid in plaits at the
back, which widen out at the lower
edge. The skirt is lined throughout,
but is entirely unstitfened and for in
door wear should slightly more than
touch at the back.
To make the skirt ten yards, twen-
ty-two inches wide, will be required.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25
False imprisonment in Germany.

Germany's court ofappeal has drawn
a fine distinction in a case of false i'm.
prisonment. A doctors boarding
house keeper took away his only pain
of boots to prevent his leaving the
house, aud the doctor recovered dam.
ages in the lower court on the ground
that he was thereby imprisoned, az
his social position forbade his appear
ing in the streets barefoot The court
of appeal has ordered new trial on
the ground that the doctors freedom
of action was merely limited and i'm.
peded by his landlady's act, but that
it was not impossible for him to move
out if he had wished to.-New York
Sun,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25

the old homestead, made out in favor
of John and Mary Bowers .'and their
heirs and assigns forever.
Accompanying it was q letter from
Lidia, announcing her intention Of
paying a weeks visit to her old home.
The next day she came, laden with
presents for each member of the
family, and delightful week it was
to them all.
And thus il was that John and Mary
Bowers found ''the bread cast upon
the waters" returned to them latter
many days."
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25
THE vANDALIA'S FLAG.

A Relic OF the Great Disaster at Apia Is
Now Preserved at Annapolis.
When the ships went down in the
hurricane which filled Apia harbor with
wrecks few years ago there was no
time to save anything, nor did any one
have any thought of salvage, save Of
winning his own way through the
savage whirl of waters to the beach.
The souvenirs came later, when the
gale had blown itself out and the
beach began to be strewn with frag-
ments of the stout fabrics which once
had been fine ships. Go where one
will on the north coast of Upolu, it is
not difficult to find some bit of the
the Trenton or the Vandalia, a piece
Of mast or spar, deck grating, OF
cup and plate OF the crews mess equip
ment.
The most treasured of all such
memorials was the 24-foot ensign
which the Vandalia few. When the
divers brought it up from the wreck,
Lieutenant Carlin, with the consent
of Admiral Kimberley, deposited it at
the United States consulate as SOU
venir. This was the old consulate,
close by the mouth of the Vaisigans
river, and quite near the spot where
the Vandalia came to destruction.
When the new consulate around the
point in Vaials was occupied the gen.
erous wall surface offered place on
which to drape the historic ensign,
supported by rusted cutlasses which
were recovered from the wrecks. Here
it hung for several years, until it was
time to paint the wall again. Then it
was found that the bunting had stuck
fast to the paint in places, and the
painters, in stripping it loose, were
tearing it. This seemed desecration
in the eyes of the lady of the consul
late, and she personally undertook its
removal with the aid of hot water.
Finally the flag was soaked free and
spread in the bright sunlight to dry.
It's long soaking at the bottom of the
harbor had rotted the bunting and it
could be handled only with the utmost
care. Even when it was laid away in
the flag locker it was still fast going
to pieces under the combined ravages
of mildew and insects, the two great
euSIuleS VI cfcT tuluB Ill tuooc cACco-
sively humid islands. The flag was
carried on the property return of the
Apia consulate and it took year Of
red tape and correspondence to get it
transferred to the state department in
Washington. Finally the necessary
permission was received and the Van
dallas flag was boxed for shipment.
AS it was carefully laid in the box,
camphor was thickly sprinkled in
every fold and the operation was
gravely superintended by the official
kitten. That irreverent animal fn-
ished by crawling into the box and
narrowly escaped being shipped away.
The last public appearance of the flag
was at the Independence day celsbra-
tion last year, when it was displayed
between two cocoanut trees at the
picnic of the American children OF
Apia. When the flag was received at
Washington it was turned over to the
navy department. Then it was prompt.
ly sent to the naval museum at An
napolis, where it will be cherished
among the other objects which recall
the great events of our naval history,
none of which will be longer remem-
bered than the great Apia gale OF
March, 1889.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25
Women Cultivatlng Civic Virtues.

The women of Southampton, Long
Island. are banded together in Vii
lage Improvement Association. They
have undertaken to attend to street
sprinkling. to construct new sidewalks
and keep old ones in repair, to keep
the streets and cutters clean, to plant
trees and shrubs and to beautify the
streets and public places as much as
possible. The funds needed are to be
raised by voluntary contributions from
residents and business men.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25
Coral Beads in style.

Pearl and coral beads in strings,
ranging from one yard to three in
length, are in fashion, and really give
very charming air to ON evening cos.
tune. The pink rather than the red
coral is given the preference, and
combs mounted with it are especially
liked, and are even growing to have
greater popularity than those dec.
grated with rhinestones.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25
A Millinery Wrinkle.

A new millinery wrinkle" consists
OF narrow black velvet, wired and
crinkled and twisted into loops and
bows. 1t is light and pretty way of
decorating hat, especially if it is
used with tulle. Pale pink hats with
immense Valkyrie wings in front and
masses of net dotted with straw pail
lettes on the crown are new and very
smart
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25
A Reversible Cloth.

A new feature for the fall will be
the heavy reversible cloth having a
plaid back. The skirts will be made
up without a lining, and it is hoped
they will take the place of the expen-
sive drop skirts. The jackets have
either half-lining of satin or no lin
ing at all.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25
Hrs. W. r. BATES, n.nsflsId, L., writes

Before writing to you | suffer-
dreadfully from painful menstrr
ton, leucorrhea and sore feeling
the = wer part of the bowels. Now n
friends want to know what makes !
look so we'll. Idon not hesitate one mi
ute in telling them what has broug
about this great change. l cam
praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta'
Compound enough. 1t is the create
remedy of the age"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25
a Handsome Party Dress.

A very handsome party dress is
made of black chiffon, accordion.
plated. The skirt is very full. The
waist is cut low. has a blouse front
and a bolero effect made by shirring
the chiffon. The sleeves are merely
puffs, long black suede gloves meeting
the lower edge of the puff The belt
is lemon-colored velvet ribbon with
loops and ends at one side.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25
THE REALM OF FASHION,
Ladies' skirt.

The gown shown in the illustration
exemplifies one of the latest skirts.
The model is of taffeta silk in orchid
purple combined with lace and chif-
fon. than which no material is better
suited to the many occasions of semi
dress.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25
Useful to Homes Dressmaker..

A plain model basque pattern ought
to be among the belongings of every
home dressmaker, and those who max e
a profession of dressmaking cannot do
better than provide themselves with
all sizes of this up-to date French
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25
Repped Silks,

A great variety of lustrous repped
silks and other corded materials will be
worn this autumn, and not all of them
plain, for there are bayadere stripes,
plaids, checks and novel fancy pat
terms among the new weaves.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25

Rattlesnake poison has for some
time been known as the most virulent
of all animal venoms, and its effect is
tc destroy the coagulability Of the
blood.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25
Il Protective Apron.

A Neat and Protective Apron.
This simple apron, neat and protec-
tive, can be made of any washable ia
brio and worn to take the place of a
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25
Gowns of White Pioue.

Gowns of white pique, with colored
dots and figures, will be much worn
this year.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25

hrs. FLORENCE A. WOLFE. SIS nuIbcr-.
st., Lancaster, Ohio, writes:
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-For tw
years / was troubled with what tn
local physicians told me was infamms
tion of the womb. Every month 81
fered terribly. I had taken enoug
medicine from the doctors to cure any
one, but obtained relief for a sho1
time only. Atlast I concluded to wri'
to you in regard to my case, and ca
say that by following your advice Is
now pefectly we'll"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25

During the month OF March there were
1919 accidents on the railways OF Germany,
involving the loss OF forty-eight lives; OF
the killed, twenty eight were officials, and
only three passengers.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25
RELIEF FROM PAIN.
Women Everywhere Express their
Gratitude to Mrs. Pinkham.
Hrs. T. A. WALDEN. Gibson. Ga, writes:

Hrs. T. A. WALDEN. Gibson, Ga, writes:
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-Before tax
ing your medicine, life was burde1
to me. l never saw a well day. AT
my monthly period I suffered untold
misery, and a great deal of the time
was troubled with a severe pain in my
side. Before finishing the first bottle
of your Vegetable Compound I coul'
tell it was doing me good. Icontinue,
its use, also used the Liver Pills ane
Sanative Wash, and have been great.
helped. I would like to have you us
my letter for the benefit of Others"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 1Oc or $50.
II G. G. G. fail to cure, druggists refund money
In battle only one ball out Of eighty-flye
takes effect.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25

barred muslin, dimity or lawn and
trimmed with lace or embroidery, they
are pretty enough for afternoon wear.
The addition of sash adds to the
daintiness of this serviceable gar
ment.
To make this apron for girl of six
years will require three yards of ma
terial thirty-six inches wide.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads.
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug.
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, l0c, 25c, Soc.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25
Bdcyclists and Dogs,

1t frequently happens that a bicyclist woulu
like to drive of an annoying dog, but doesn't
want 10 kill the beast, run the risk of bullet
hitting bystander, nor attract the attention
The dog is consequently encouraged to try hls
trick on the next rider. soundless pistoll
ShOOting water, ammonia or other liquid, is
now mailed postpaid for 80 cts. in stamps by
the Union Supply Co.. l35 Leonard St.. ". Y.
City. One Of these will drive off the most
vicious animal, and still not really iniure it.
A few drops of ammonia In the eyes, nose
or mouth of any animal give it something
to think of other than bothering a cyclist. 1t
is a boon to wheelmen and wheelwomen.
The largest dwelling house In the world
Is the Freihaus, in a suburb OF Vienna, con-
tanning In all between 1900 and 1900 rooms,
divided into upward Of 400 separate apart
mentS.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-25
When Hot

Don't sweat and fret, but keep cool and
take Hoods Sarsaparilla. This is good
advice, as you will find II you follow it.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is hrst-class sum-
mer medicine, because 1t is so good for
the stomach, so cooling to the blood,
so helpful to the whole body. Make no
mistake but get only
Evening star., 1898-12-10
PERTINENT HOLIDAY HINTS.
The Ron Marche the Rendezvous for
Holiday Shoppers.

The welcome advent of the season of
Santa Claus" is stirring up trade consid-
erably in business circles, but most notice
able is this holiday activity at the Bon
Marche 314 10 31S 7th street. Holiday buy
ers crowd each other good-naturedly at the
various departments. Sensible gifts seem
to predominant with buyers this season,
hence the increased trade in stylish coats
and refer jackets, the beautiful stock of
which is exceptionally fine, and the quota
tions are most reasonable. The prevailing
cloths in ladies' jackets for this season are
Venetians, kerseys, cheviots and the pop
ular rough boucle. Very swell electric seal
Jackets that vie in beauty and style with
the genuine skin are here and very moder-
ately priced, too. Choice furs made up in
those pretty neck garments are in abun-
dance Electric seal scarfs, mink scarfs,
marten scarfs, seal with grebe trimmings
and electric seal collarettes tastefuliy trim
med with astrachan and chinchilla. The
price quoted for these garments, worth
from $3.50 TO &c. is but $4.eS!
Children's pretty fur sets-muffs and boas
should form quite big share of old San
ta Claus " sledful when he unpacks for his
annual distribution of Christmas gifts for
the little folks. The Bon Marche has been
ever noted for its generous and varied stock
of chidren's garments. and this season is
no exception, for the choice abounds in all
that a parent need desire in styles, colors,
beauty of makeup and trim.
Gloves and fine stockings make most in
expensive yet very acceptable presents All
the staple colors of gloves for street wear,
and the dainty, delicate shades 1or evening
and dress occasions are in the glove depart
ment, and very low-priced. Fine stockings
are happily suggestive of suitable gifts, and
selections in quantities, colors and prices
are abundant.
Umbrellas and fine handkerchiefs will
play a prominent part with the "gift-giv-
ers'' The attractively low prices just now
ought TO be an incentive to those who have
quite a number of friends to remember at
.sYs,Ietide" The resources of a not over
pethoric pocketbook are surely manifold
lust now at the Bon Marche.
The book department is in the glory of
its fullness," and deserving of its great pa
tronage. Holiday gift books run into the
thousands. Story books and picture books
for the young folks, while for the elders
are the popular authors of the day, from the
humble paper back to the most elaborate
gilt edge" Shakespeare is manifest in
from single to 15-volume series. Copies
of Dore's masterpieces are in evidence. De-
Evening star., 1898-12-10
Sick and Annual Leaves.
Editor of The Evening Star:

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
The question of annual and sick leaves by
the clerks in the departments has recently
been decided by the Attorney General Of
the United States, as shown by the clipping
below t1o your paper Of recent date:
Il am therefore of the opinion that, taxi
ing the whole of the law as it stands now,
and constituting it together, it is proper to
hold that it re-establisheS the old and sim
pie law and custom of the department To
the effect that the Secretary of War may
Uhrough the heads of bureaus or person
aliy) grant clerks and employees thirty days
leave with pay each year without any
cause being given, and may also, aside
from that, grant the applicant leave with
pay during such time as he, is compelled by
sickness to be absent, up to as much as
thirty days" -
The conclusions reached by the Judge ad-
vocate generalE arg, in my opinion, sound
and correct, and ybu are therefore advised
accordingly. Veryt respectfully,
JOHN W. fiRICGS, Attorney General.
Now the question arises: What do the
heads of departments propose to do about
the matter? VIII they recognize this de-
csion by giving the time due the clerks on
their annual eaSes, for the full thirty days,
If they have furnished medical certificates
covering the tinael hen they were on sick
leave?
The clerks want this time before the close
of the year.
December l. 1881 CLERK.
Evening star., 1898-12-10
Ladies' Attire at Dances,
To the Editor of The Evening stsr:

To the Editor of The Evening Stor:
You have always been SO willing to give
place in your most popular paper to the
cries of annoyance, will you help me?
Mine, perhaps, is a novel one A club of
young gentlemen for two or three seasons
past has gotten UP assembly dances. The
utmost care has been taken to have them
a success in every possible way. Now, the
complaint is this: After everything is done
for their comfort and enjoyment, why will
many of the young ladies refuse to grant
the only request made Of them-to come in
evening dress? No elegance ts wished.
Disregarding this, they come in walking
attire, dancing in hats and wraps If they
come only to look on, that is another thing
Let them remain as spectators, not par
ticipants.
A few evenings ago one Of the gentlemen
OF the committee got up and requested
those dancing with hats on to remove
them. Several of the young ladies danced
on, disregarding the request. VIII not The
Star tell the dear girls how much prettier
they look in evening dress and urge them
TO do as we wish? F. H. B.
December O. 1898
Evening star., 1898-12-10
Question of Subdivision.

Mr.. Lafayette c. Loomis. having notified
the District Commissioners that he would
donate to the District a plot of ground in
Montello on condition that it be used as a
public park and known as Loornis Park,
and that he desired to subdivide his prop
erty in accordance with the highway ex-
tension plan and to include in this subdi-
vision portion of an abandoned street
abutting on the land, the questions were
referred to Attorney Thomas. The attor-
ney has reported that the land may be
accepted by the District under the condi-
tons named and that the subdivision may
be made in accordance with the highway
extension plan and admitted to record in
the surveyors office.
Like disposition has been made of a re-
quest from T. H. Newell relative to a pro-
posed subdivision in South Brookland.
Evening star., 1898-12-10
$40 for S12 Jackets.

The popular military effects,
also plain tailor finished jackets.
Superior fancy silk lining. All
sizes.
Evening star., 1898-12-10
washington Harvard club.

The annual meeting of the Washington
Harvard Club was held yesterday after
noon at the Office of Mr.. Frank W. Hack
EFT, the president, Judge Edward Lander
in the chair 1t was decided to hold the
annual banquet Wednesday, February /,
1899. The following committees were APP
pointed: On dinner. Bernard r. Green,
Harvey W. Wiley, Frank w. Clarke: mu-
sic. George H. Eidridge. Percival Hail. R.
Ross Perry, jr.: nominating committee H.
Randall Webb. B. Pickman Mann Frank
Fl. Bigeiow. ~
New members were elected as follows:
Walter c. Mendenhall, Prof. c. W. Down
ing, Charles S. Ffoulke, DR.. II. L. Ransom
Robert l.. OBrien, Daniel Lyman Hazard.
Evening star., 1898-12-10

votional and religious works are also "volu-
minously' in sight. Books suitable for
Sunday schools or for premiums are repre-
sented with a fun quota of appropriate
works suitable for those purposes.
The candy department, enlarged to double
store, and is at its best
Evening star., 1898-12-10
I'LL be Russian tea, in charge of Miss E.

will be Russian tea, in charge of Miss E.
p. Dickerson.
The journalistic section, II Is claimed, Is
constantly improving, and the same may
be said of eiocution and physical culture.
Dressmaking Is of practical benefit. and
number of ladies are learning TO make
their own gowns. They furnish the ma
terial, and work under the direction of
skilled dressmaker.
At its present rate of combustion ii is
thought the sun VIII last from 7O09,9o0 10
1900. 600 years before burning itself out
Evening star., 1898-12-10
Dress Patterns at Greatly Reduced Prices
Per Cent Discount.

All Dress Trimmings and Laces
at this special discount. Note
these departments are moved to
second floor in conjunction with
Dress Goods.
81 for choice Of Imported Hats marked S12 to
SIS. Only IS for those marked $40. Only
50 for those ticketed s. and 81 And gSc for
the $50 Toques. etc. 7oc for the 81 TO Sl5o
Untrtmmed Hats.
&c for the l9r TO E,c Fancy Feathers 25c
for those up to 75c. o.. Only 15c for the 81
and $3.50 Black Ostrich Feather PlumeS .9e
for l5c to soc Cut Steel. Jet and Rhinestone Hat
Pins, Ornaments, etc.
m0C yard for tn 81 quality Black SIX Vel
vet And like reduced prices for all
goods IN the Millinery Department. Regular pa
portunity.
Evening star., 1898-12-10

Cd mQ for Misses Collauette
DNo ~ and Nun of Ancuia.
imitation chinchilla and stone mar
ten. All superior.
Evening star., 1898-12-10
defa-56d

DO You give any thought to the future?,
asked the clerical-looking man, solemniy.
DO L." exclaimed the giddy young thing.
We'll, say. you don't happen to know OF
any real nice, eligible young man. do your
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