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The Treasury Time Clocks.

To the Editor of The Times
1t is understood that the Treasury De-
partment has just spent in the neighbor-
hood of $3, 900 in the purchase of time
clocks, so called, for the automatic reg
istration of the minute and second of the
coming and going of the employees of that
ly unnecessary expenditure of Uncle
Sans cash. the salaries of a number Of
clerks must be paid for the purpose of
keeping these clocks in order.
The wisdom of placing the machines in
the department at all is questionable, for
the reason that it indirectly reflects on
the integrity of each individual employed
therein. inasmuch as it virtually implies
that there is an element of uncertainty
regarding his punctual attendance. and it
implies that the existing bureau organiza-
tions are either dishonest or incompetent
to keep tab" on those over whom they
are supposed to exercise jurisdiction
The chiefs of division were created for
a purpose, presumably, and are generally
supposed to keep an accurate and impair
tial record of the attendance, diligence
their charge, and this system seems to
have worked in highly satisfactory
manner up to the present time.
The writer has lately seen several para
graphs in the local papers to the effect
that the time clocks already introduced
were giving great satisfaction. I beg to
state that they are not giving tisfactior
to anyone, as far as can be ascertained
unless, peradyenture, it be to those either
directly or indirectly interested in theii
manufacture and sale.
have conversed with a large number ot
the employees of various bureaus of the
Treasury Department and have utterly
failed to find a single person in favor OF
their adoption. The chief OF one impor-
tant bureau was most emphatic in in
Weighing against them, as he considered il
an insult TO every clerk in the department
who desired to do his duty. M a II.
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Pnymaster General stanton.
From the Salt Lake Tribune.)
An Eastern paper tells us:

trom the salt Lake TribuneD
An Eastern paper tells US:
Thaddels H. Stanton, paymaster Of the United
States Army, is the only oiicer of his corns VII
has received honorary rank for gallantry in action
since the war OF the rebellion.
Seems TO US that name has most IA
miliar sound; we certainly have heard If
somewhere. Oh, yes. He was the fight
ing paymaster who, when on a mission TO
pay off the troops on the frontier. found
the boys having "a hot time not 'fn the
old town. but with the savages; so he
borrowed gun, and, going into the front
rank, by his example taught the boys how
TO fight 'InjUns." and they forgot their
fear OF the redskins in admiration of that
sunny-faeed paymaster, who was show
ing them that before he was paymaster.
he had had some little experience in the
way TO deal with the red devils. Then
they began to call him Crooks fighting
paymaster." For several years he was a
resident here and was engaged princi-
pally in the walks of peace, though he
had few engagements. One was when
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Chicago Grain and provision Market

Corrected daily by ". b HlDDS q Co,
members OF the New York Stock Ex-
change 1927 T Street
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New York Cotton Market.
What Is international Isolation.
CHon. Richard olnev. in the May Atlantie.l

(Hon Richard Olney, in the May Atlantic.)
What is meant by the phrase ''interna-
tionaI isolation" as thus used is this:
The United States is certainly now entitled
TO rank among the great powers of the
world. Yet. while its place among the
nations is assured, it purposely takes its
stand outside the European family circle
TO which il belongs, and neither accepts
the responsibility of its place nor secures
its advantages. II avowedly restricts its
activities TO the American continents and
Intentionally assumes an attitude of alb
solute aloofness TO everything outside
those continents. This rule of policy is
not infrequenuy associated with another
which is known as the Monroe Doctrine
n if the former grew out of the Monroe
Doctrine, or were, in a sense. a kind of
consideration for that doctrine or a sort
Of complement 10 IL. In reality the rule
Of isolation originated and was applied
many years before the Monroe Doctrine
was proclaimed. No doubt consistency re-
quires that the conduct toward America
which America expects Of Europe should
be- by America observed toward Europe
Nor is there any more doubt that such
reciprocal conduct is required OF US not
only by consistency. but by both princinla
and expcdiency. The vital feature OF the
Monroe Doctrine is that no European DOW
er shall forcibly possess itself Of Amer
lean soil and f0rcibly control the political
fortunes and destinies Of its people. As
sureuly America can have no difficulty in
governing its behavior toward Europe on
the same lines.
Tradition and precedent are a potent
force I'm the new world as well as i'm the
old and dominate the counsels of modern
democracies as well as those of ancient
nonarchies. The rule OF International iso-
lation for America was formulated nv
Washington, was embalmed in the earnest
and solemn periods OF the farewell ad-
dress, and has come down 10 succeeding
generations with ali the immense prestige
attaching to the injunctions of the Father
Of his Country.
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Avn Amatepr DfpIomatist.

(From the Chicago News
IF l were single man said Will
kns, I'D go to war in minute"
Am 1 10 understand, them Mrs Wilt
kins angrily retorted, that you are sorry
you married me?"
Not at ALL" he answered thinking to
paeify her. I'm glad 1 married you
Otherwise I wouldn't have any excuse
for remaining at home"
George Wilkins. she exclaimed, "If
/ am to be regarded as simply an ex-
cuse for keeping you out of danger,
the sooner you shoulder a musket and
go, the better it will be for both of US. -
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WANTED-To sell the best established rgroceFy
business the city, account Of sickness
Address BEST BUSINESS, this Office. mye-6t .eu
ONE DOLLAR per week VIII by choice lot on
Great FaIls Electric Railway within District
money doubled within 2 years; no taxes; saw
the dollar and secure one at cnct; call for plat
CLARK BROS. Room SO, $50 D St NV.
apZ2-Im-em
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SHARP DECLINE IN WHEAT.
September Buying stinened Up the
Market Somewhat.

Chicago. May l4.-Demoralization was
apparent everywhere in wheat early
starting at Liverpool and existing here
for the first thirty minutes OF the mar
ket. One illustration was a 2o-cent drop
in May, with only 1O.0oo bushels traded
I'm. The July went to cents under last
night. September was of l cent; Decem-
Der of 3-S cents. The low prices were
made IN the first few minutes.
The bull leader appeared as a buyer
OF September on a large scale, There
was a sudden recovery, with the last
prices better than Fridays. It was not
a big trade, although a very excitable
one.
The general speculative trade centered
in September. Clearances were f69 900
bushels; for the week, 36S2. 900 bushels.
Receipts continue enormous.
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MISCELLANEOUS

FOR SALE-Fine horse wagon and harness; viii
sell cheap il sold at once. 915 E st. NV
myl5-3t
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WHAT DO THE CHILDREN DRINK?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you
tried the new food called GRAIN-O? 1t IL
of coffee. The more Grain-O YOU give the
chiluren the more health you distribute
through their systems. GraiIi-O is made of
pure grains, and when properly prepared
tastes AXE the choice grades of coffee, but
costs about one-quarter as much. a II groeers
sell IL. &c and 25c. 5a27-tf
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MONEY WANTED AND TO LOAN.

MONEY to loan; from So to $50; no collateral re-
quired; negotiable paper bought: private
rooms. GEORGE ID. HORNING, Note Broker
Room. II. Central Building, 9th and Pa. ave. NV
Iny9-lmo,em
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FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

FOR RENT-Stores. 1872 D and dWlg..
rooms so: l21 PA. ave. $50 GEA-
HAN & CAMPBELL. 6i7 l4th. myi4-5t-em
FOR RENT-Only SEQ per month. grocery
stand and dwelling. sI3 r. Cap ST.: s.
room brick dwelling. rs Ky. ave. only 81
CHAS- \ SHIELDS. 1405 + St NV.
myl4-3J-em
FOR RENT-Stores: cheap: store. good location;
SO. us 9th st. ne. in good condition. B.
F. SAUL 1th and L SIS NV my9-6t, EN-
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FOR SALE-Baby carriage; slightly used By
healthy baby; 50. Apply 9oe st. NV.
Invl5-3r
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GOVERNMENT BONDS

SlELBERd, The Reliable JeweIer.
now at 1IO3 Pa Ave, viii remove
10 933 PA. Ave. May 23. Until then "A
discount of 20 per cent is allowed
on all Diamonds, Watches and jew
Ss-r.
The times., 1898-05-15

Henry Clews in his weekly letter points
20 the fact that the advance OF the market
from the declaration Of war 10 the high
figure Of May II was an average OF nine
points IN the active stocks.
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The market was Faclllallng ana lncOnse-
ouential yesterday and IN every way sug-
Eestive Of the uncertainty of The war sit
7ation. London quotations were lower
again and the foreign arbiJTage houses
were sellers. The New York market fol
lowed suit mildly at first and afterwards
recovered the small decline J. was a
waiting affair entirely This condition is
quite logical No one can tell where the
Spanish fleet VIII strike first and as the
Spanish commander is well informed il is
reasonable TO suppose that he will attack
the weakest point first if he is able 10 do
so II he is not headed of he VIII do a
great amount Of damage. Though tfD ef-
feet Of this setback would be only tempo
rary and not very important in any other
way. il would affect the market badly
The Street is undoubtedly paying consid-
erarhle attention to the reports Of various
unfriendly acts on the part Of European
governments that are being made. Il is
hard TO know if the Street is wrong in its
estimate Of their Importance. There Is talk
every day now IN the gossip of the Street
OF the possibility that the war viii be ex-
tended TO other countries. This Is having
ils effect also in preventing any large buy
ing II cannot be learned that the Admin
fstration has protested 10 anybody over
any of the alleged Outrages against the
neutrality laws.
The times., 1898-05-15

WANTED-A Light blackboard, or trap, with two
seats; must be in fine condition and cheap
for spot cash Apply to DR.. REEVES, 7I6 I-2
st. sw. my15-3t
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Washington stock Exchange.

sales-CapitaI Traction l0d75 Ia Mer-
Eenthaler Linotype. 3GGll2 81: 10a142 5-S.
Lanston Monotype. 120a16 Is. American
Graphophone preferred, SAILS.
After Call-Pneumatic Gun Carriage.
100G5l cents. Capital Traction, las Ia
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FOR SALE-A S35 invalid chair; very cheap; it
is good as new. B. F. SAUL, 9Th and L 5ts.
NV. mT15-3E
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Sew York stock Market.
il,a- uIgh LOW n.m.

Corrected daily by W. =. Hibbs & Co,
members Of the New York Stock Ex-
change. 1927 I Street
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WANTED-To rent shop or barn for
horseshoeing, where there are plenty
OF horses; or would go partner. Address
j. b., this office. Item
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wANTEp-MrscELLANEous.

PARTY desiring upright piano taken care Of
during Summer months for storage; small
family; no children. Address LEE. 12Os E. Cap
itol st. myIJ-6t
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WANTED Large sash. with glass or show win
dow; cheap for cash 1885 G. ST. NV.
myl4-3t-em
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MONEY to loan on real estate; $3.50 and small
sumo, per cent; $500 and larger sums 5 per
cent; $500 and larger sums, and IL per
cent; al transactions conducted with economical
consideration for borrowers. WM. II. SAUNDERS,
& CO., 1907 + st. nv. ap17-tf
The times., 1898-05-15

Standard oil interests were undoubtedly
buying during the week. II Is estimated
variously how much significance should
be placed on this fact
The times., 1898-05-15

WANTED-Horseshoe floorman as part
ner or would buy shop. Address j.
B., this office. Item
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HONEY 20 LOAN az the lowest Of interest.
en improved and unimproved property il tia
District OF Columbia; delay beyond exam
ination OF title. WALTER II. ACkER. 70i l3th
At NV fe3-tf
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Money to Loan on

r.Ii.tf
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FOR sALE-suBuBBAN PROPERTY.
ron RENT-couNTRY PROPERTY.

FOR RENT-Frame house at Bright
wood on nth ST. road, d. c., rooms:
Iatrobes range. Potomac water. etc: two
minutes walk from electric car line: SIG.
LOUIS p. SHOEMAKER, go + 81. NV.
my14-3t-em
FOR RENT-Cottage at Washington Grove. on the
Circle" partly furnished so for the sea
son: great bargain o. NJ BRYANT Wander
Building, 9th and F. mylt3t-en
FOR RENT-At Falls Church, Va lovely home.
porches; shade: garden made; sCcummola-
tions for horses and carriage. rent 50 per mo. /.
less, by the year Address COUNTRY, this Office
tom
The times., 1898-05-15

The earnings Of the Cleveland. Cincin-
matt. Chicago and ST Louis for the first
week Of May increased $500
The times., 1898-05-15

MONEY LOANED on household furniture. pianos,
ETC.. without removal; business confidential
f. b. MCGOWAN. Room 10. l419 St
my2-1mo-em
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Corson & Mccartney,

Members OF the New York Stock Exehapge
l4l9 et.. Glover Building.
Correspondents Of Messrn. Van Epburgh After
bury. No. Wall st.est.
Bankers and Dealers in Government Bon3h
Deposits Exchange. Loans.
Railroad Stocks and Bonds and all cecnritiet
listed on the exchanges OF New York. Philadelphia.
Boston and Baltimore bought and sold.
a speciality made OF investment securities. Dis
triet Bonds and all local Railroad, Gas, Insurance
and Telephone Stock dealt In
American Bell Telephone Stock bought and
sold. msISH
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Dr.. Ledthernan.

EXPERT SPECIALIST IN the cure OF all private
diseases. Hydrocele Yaricocele Structure I'm.
potency. and Syphilitie Diseases positively cured
Advice and Consultation Free. Both Sexes
Hours, 9 70 y, to 5; Tuesday, Thursday ard
Saturday Evenings. 10
CO., f Street Northwest.
Closed Sunday) mh30-tt
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FOR sALE-HORsEs AND CAR
RIAGEs.

FOR sALE-srnall work horse; no reasonable
offer refused. ll11 18th st. ne. myl5-St
FOR sAIE-Second-h hand buggy and harness ard
large horse cheap. GEO. B. DOVE, 80 9th
ST. NV. It
FOR sALE-stylish geutlcman's runabout buggy;
light cloth trimming; nearly new; cheap.
1880 y. Capitol ST. NV nyI43t
FOR SALE-Verv fine young horse; No. I driv-
ing or saddle horse. Call or address J.
WELLS, 9th and A sts Sc. my1i3t
FOR SALE-Fine driving horse; years old.
Inquire Ilos y. Y. ave. NV. myl3-3t
FOR SALE-The largest assortment Of second
hand vehicles in the city; 200 in stock. A.
J. STABLER, 20s to 21S llth st. NV. mylS-St
FOR SALE-I Dayton. buggies. sets Of har-
nes- In rear OF MEYERS HOTEL.
myl2-3t-em
FOR SALE Platform grocery wagon; price S55;
also ice box SO II27 G ST ne Wvlz-3r- r-enl
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PROF. BERNARD,

READINGS REDUCED TO 2J AND soc
Ciairvoyant and Palmist. Consult him bust
ness. love and family affairs. Reunites the
separated, brings quarres all right, causes
speedy marriages. removes spells. aud gives luck
Fee, 25c, 5Oc and 81. Q to daily. sos / ST. NV.
my15-3t
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MAZE AK MANHOOD
nj ME-. THEO.

Medium and card reader Wsshington's most
famous Clairv0yant and Pamst. Consult her on
business love and family affairs: reuhites the
separated, removes spells; causes speedy mar
riages and gives good luck. Open daily. German
spoken; &c and soc. 929 II ST. NV. myl3-lIt
SPIRITU ALISAt-Nrs Zoller, Medium I102 New
York G1th and l nw-); seances Tuesday
and Friday evenings; interviews daily. myIS-Iw
AND HE NEVER WAS HERE BEFORE, Well,
you bet he Viii come again for one Of those
elegant custom-made Spring suits, slightly worn
for such I little money; come and look at one
OF them. JUSTHS OLD STAND. 6l9 ST. NV
myl07t
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LOANS MADE ON FURNITURE PIANOS. ETC.
without publicity or removal, and the day you
ssk for it. We have equitable payment plan
which greatly reduces the cost of carrying tho
loan, and will give you years time il yoa
want it to pay the same. Business strictly conf.
Dental. Please call and convince yoursel: ths:
cur rates are the lowest.
WASHINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN CO.,
feS-H $40 r ST. NV
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MONEY TO LOANS per cent money; any
amount real estate; no delay if security is
satisfactory; moderate charges. C. S. HART,
Room 81. Atlantic Bldg. myl2-3t-ern
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LAStEl5EEs The reliable Je,veter.
now at 1903 Fa- Ave, viii remove
TO $50 I'a. Ave. May 23. Until then n
discount of 20 per cent is allowed
on all Diamonds, Watches and Jcxv-
eEry.
The times., 1898-05-15

SHORT time loans on listed or unlisted stocks
and bonds; syndicate certificates; life insur-
ance policies; trusts storage receipts, building
association shares certificates of deposit, etc;
no delay. Apply to YERKES & BAKER, lilo F
st. NV, take elevator. myl-ti
The times., 1898-05-15

IN another column is published an ar
ticle on the commerce OF the United
States for the ten months Of the present
fiscal year already past The figures
speak for themselves They are re-
markable in every way. and. as IS sug-
Eested. uncqualed in the previous his
tory Of the country The excess Of eX-
ports over imports for the year promises
TO De al the rate of S201 90J.00J a month.
II is a most interesting comment on all
this to consider what viii be the effect
OF the acquisition by the Emitted States
OF the various islands in different parts
of the world recently the property OF
Spain but now forever Uncle sans by
the right of conquest. Every one Of these
possessions IS surprisingly rich in some
particular direction. and the combined
effect Of the trade with them all viii
be enormous and enormously profitable.
The financial people Of the country who
were so bitter against the war, are nearly
all intensely interested ia the decision
whether these new possessions shall be-
retained by the United States or given
back in defernCe 10 some weak inability
70 see that the world is moving forward
and the United States more than all
The times., 1898-05-15

The Baltimore and Ohio VIII probably
provide for the foreclosure Of the con-
so.iGa ed mortgage IL Is believed that
Il new first lien will be created and that
the bonds issued Hereunder Eiil be given
for PIttsbuTg and Counollsville bonds
which VIII thus be placed on a parity.
For the assessment new preferred stock
IS expected.
, 1898-12-10

of en,veAoming the. misunderstanding by pub
fishing the supplementary Blue Book. He
regrets this, ( much more for The sake of tie
English than for ourselves, -. and, adds that
France has already touched the extremes of
concessions possible. Whit has apparent
~ been proposed to, US is that We should.
oapitulAte first Of all. Well, we 1'oelaim
very frankly that there is not IL French Cabi-
net of any shame thai Possesses the power to
accept such conditions. If England persists
in it's desire 70 impose thpmJ what'she wants
is war. " 1.-THE writer goes. on to say that the
Liberals in England are in favour of modera-
ton, and zee in this Tolicy a fulcrum for
changing the Ministry. II concludes by
saying that everything depends on whether
= Morsieur de Salisbury " will abandon him
self TO Mr.. Chambrrlnin's influence, or will
be warned by the Liberals
The Soleil, in an article on the revolt of
Ras Mangasoia against Menelik, insinuates
that this civil war is due to the intrigVes of
England against Menelik, WHO claims terri
tories extending to the While Nile.
But the most significant articles in all the
papers are those which deal wish the prepa-
rations for war that are how being carried on
with what is unanimously termFd f%evoriah
activity .-Daay Telegraph;
, 1898-12-10
UNCLAIMEDIETTERS IN CHRISTIAN
SIEDS POST OFFICE.

Jane Louis, johannes Louis.
Unpaid.
Mary Archibald, "Strawberry HEl", Wi
lam Brown Barren SpOt", Alexander Cock,
"Bethlehem", George DANIEL, Manoah J.
Hunt, ANilhelmina lies, Emmy Lam, ElliG ira
Maduro, Thomas sOgarlon ''Sion Farm,
Joseph Petersen, Henreata Roberts, JSmeS
Williams, Henreata Williams. .
Christiansted's Post OniceF30th November
1898.
LEMMING. :,
, 1898-12-10
UNCLAIMED LETTERS IN FREDERIC
STEDS POST OFFICE.
Paid.
Miss Jnnsen.r &
Hnnoi1

Charles Ashley, Joseph C%ndrington, Alex
onder Claxton, II. Dumpur, Joseph Emmanu-
ell, Wellioms Ford, G. +. Hodge, Miss Mary
Henry, Roman Hendly, Miss A. Rendyickson,
Miss Maria Hendrikson, Samuel Hatohett,
Elijah J%effers, Misc Matilda Jackson, Ben
jamin Mcdowell, Miss Alice McGiyny, Ed
ward J, Nisbett, Richard Ogarro, David n.
Pemberton, Samuel Stepleton, Miss Rose
Scarborough, Miss Maria Williams.
Frederiksted's Post Office, 5OtA November
1898.
L. RICHTER.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-27

neeked, as is now the mode of so many occasions. Made of apple green shot silk, the dainty bodice opens to the waist over an underbodice of white chiffon. The neck is finished with a circular ruche and the oYerbodiee is crossed with lines of black lace inser- tien. The sleeves are small. square eornered capes above tight chiffon un- dersleeves. There is a ribbon belt. The skirt is decorated with a deep fiounce, which is headed with chiffon ruche and banded with lace insertion.
 A polonaise dress of a model likely to be widely popular has the three-quar- ter length, square-cornered polonaise of a light suede-colored foulard, figured in green and hyacinth blue. This is trimmed upon the bodice with triple ruffies of string colored lace starting from the shoulders and coming to point at the waist. The bottom cor ners of the polonaise are weighted, so to speak, with huge rosettes of lace, like cabbages. The underdress is of string-colored lace draped over black. String color and black are used for vest and neck ruche.
 Some of the new dress goods are to be avoided; notably the window pane" patterns, as the clerks call the huge plaids,
 A favorite combination in all ma terials is putty color and blue.
 Bizarre effects of all sorts are en- couragcd. A notable example is dress of black mousseline de sole, the skirt of which is trimmed with two bands of ivory lace insertion, one running down the middle of the front and the other encircling the hips. From some ap- breaches a good view of Maltese cross is thus afforded.
 Another illustration is dress of light node-eoiored cloth which has . plain sleeve on the left side, the right sleeve having two sleeve caps made conspicuous by heavy black embroi- dery. This dress is trimmed with zig gags of black from shoulder to ground, on the right side only.
 The hat of soft straw, overloaded with ribbons, flowers, and tulle, has been accepted. the more willingly that it tilts over the eyes. The shady brim
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-27

faVorite among trimmings; to the de- light of large class of nimble-fgured women who lack butter to their bread when we take to the cheaper display of tinsel or sequins.
 There are really beautiful skirts that can claim to be fashionable. These give the flow and the rhythm of long draperies, adapting themselves to the figure without any ugly tightness across the hips. The best of them have the slightest possible movement" as the French dressmakers call it; d quaint lifting of the skirt at one side only, such as is seen in some early German chatelaine costumes, giving a hint of the drop-skirt beneath. Over done, this movement" is awkward. Caught just right, it is peculiarly graceful especially if the back breadth train slightly.
 A modified empire" tea gown has a skirt of this sort. The material is dull pink silk of the new soft weave required at present. It is lifted on the left over a pettisoat effect of opalescent white silk. The only trimming is band of Exquisite ehand-worked embroid- cry in shades of green and pink that follows the hem. The empire bodice is of dull pink velvet cut out at the throat in a N-shape over a folded ker- chief of white mousseline. Surplice sleeves of mousseline, starting under small puffs of velvet, fall to the ground. There is a narrow belt of embroidery. \ gown of this sort is individual enough never to be out of fashion.
 An evening dress that I have seen this week also gives current fashions under their best aspects. It is high