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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22

statuary Some of the workmen really ex-
hibit great deal of skill in their manufac-
ture and well deserve the title of artists,
which is generally accorded them here.
Good Hints in This.
Since Mime. Waddington's bal DIES fieurs''
the floral dances have been highly popular
among the ultra fashionable folks. They
are a pretty form of summer entertainment
and in case some of the transatlantic en-
tertaiEers should wish to experiment with
them let me explain just what is meant by
d bal des fieurs. a recent one was given
at large hotel at summer resort not far
away. The apartment where the hostess
received her guests and that in which there
was dancing were lavishly decorated with
flowers of every obtainable variety. instead
of the one two kinds of blossoms usually
employed in decorating for affair of the
SORT. The ladies were all attired in COS
tunes suggesting flowers, while the gentle
men were attired in conventional black.
Each man was handed as he left the dress
ing room tiny boutonnere containing the
flower in a costume initiating which his
partner to supper and in the cotilon was
to appear. One dark haired, dark eyed
maiden came a nasturtium. her gown
of yellow satin, over which
trailed clusters of the real flowers. An
other maiden, who wore pink nousseline de
sole, represented a poppy. The bodice of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
Large Flowers for Summer HATS

From the Millinery Trade Review
1t is not considered extravagant to decor
ate hat with five or six clematis blooms
each measuring four inches or more across
Sometimes they are chosen all of one
shade, but the most effective ARRANGEMENTS
are in graduated shades of mauve and
lilac, or mauve, lilac and white. Other
goodly sized blossoms that some miIliners
are affecting are the arum and Japanese
niies. The first is shown in white and vel
low, sometimes with a black pistfl or in
black and yellow pistil; the second in
white only. The most approved method of
arranging them is to lay them along the
edge of the brim, whereas the blossoms of
the clematis are generally grouped at the
side against the crown or upturned brim
Some few milliners affect a taste for sun
flowers, but as in its full-blown condition
this is rather garish looking. it is initiated
in its earlier stage, when the petals Just
unfolding, exhibit their under sheath of
green calyX.
None of these flowers are mounted with
their own foliage. Iris leaves knotted into
bows or otherwise, after the manner of
ribbons, else in the form of couteaux.
come in nicely an addition to such dec
Grafton. If these leaves are considered too
dark, ribbons are substituted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
CARE OF SUMNER CLOTHING.
Simple Ways of keeping Ones Car
ments Sweet and Clean.

ments Sweet and Clean.
From the New York Herald.
How many women know how to preserve
sweet and clean their summer dresses,
shoes, corsets, and so on? Not many. l
fancy. l. ne
AS soon as the corset is taken off it should
be sprinkled with peroxide Of hydrogen and
allowed to lie in the sun anti air for several
hours. Ribbed corSetS are more dl11lcult TO
manage, but at time should they be
rolled up, nor flung in a heap into some
tight shut drawer. re,
There should be an alienation of corsets,
to do away with the putting on or the same
one each day and two or three inexpensive
ones treated this way viii help to make the
summer endurable in spite or the sun.
Shoes, if they are high, should, when
taken off, be placed, inners out on the win
dow Sill or In some breezy place TO get the
sun and air. The tops should be turned
back. and the air allowed to circulate in
the crevices and into the soles as far as it
possibly can. This will not only preserve
the shape and contour of the shoe, but 1t
Will help to keep 1t from getting "leathery."
Shoes are porous skin themselves and Won
derfully susceptible to influences of climate
and heat
Blouse waists should have the shields rip
ped out at once, after removing from the
body, and they should be sponged with al
cohol and water and hung in the air to dry.
The sleeves of the waist should be turned
wrong side out and allowed to air at some
screen near draught, and not put on again
for some days.
A system of rotation will be found con-
venlent for such fabrics as are liable to be
hurt by the absorption of PRECIPITATION and
hot days.
A sprinkle Of orris root In the lining OF .
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Count ItO's Wife,


From the CornEiH.
A japanese lady IS noted for her courage
her strength of mind and self-possession
1t IS wonderful to think what physical
trials and dangers these fragile little crea-
lures will undergo in an emergency. The
late prime minister's life was saved by the
courage and presence of mind of his Wife
Many years ago, when quite a young wo-
man, during rebellion, Count Ito was hid
ing from his enemies who, having tracked
MN to his house. sent band of '.soshis''
TO assassinate him. On hearing his enemies
approaching, and trapped like rat in its
hole, the count drew his sword and pre-
pared to die; but the countess whispered:
DO not die; there is hope STILL" and re-
moving the "hibatchi,' or fire box, and lift
ing up the mats and the planks beneath,
she induced her husband to conceal himself
IN the hollow space which exists under the
Hoor of all Japanese houses. The murder
ers broke into the room just as the fire box
mad been replaced and demanded of the
countess their victim. In vain they threat
ened and cruelty ill-treated her dragging
her about the room by her long black hair
But 1t was of no avail; they could not
snake her resolute fidelity. Thanks to her
courage Count Ito escaped and has lived
TO give TO his country a constitution
ana become one of the greatest statesmen
or modern Japan. / often wonder when I
see the countess, now a delicate, gray
ha1red little lady, at the courage and pres
ence OF mind that she displayed at that
critical moment of her life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
hiGH-HEELED SHOES AGAIN.
ENJOY Your BrOad-TOed, FIat-Heeled
Shoes While You May.

SHOES While You May.
From the Chicago Times Herald
since women have been wearing sensible
broad-toed, fat-heeled boots most of the
chlropodists have found business slack Rut
IL Dame Rumor foretells correctly, they'll
soon be brushing up their signs and work
ing overtime to meet demands
our British cousins say that women's
1eet should look small American girls al
ways had their own ideas about this mat
ter and crammed their tees into narr,U
shoes until they hobbed like the dainty
little Acknowledged ladies' of China. bur
SINCE the golf girl came and the bicy,Ie
girl, too, there has been change Ioris
XIV shoes are all right TO dance in b,,t tbnX
don amount to row of pins where. one
Is boating or wheeling or fishing or climbing
mus. AND that's what the summer girl Of
today Is doing most of the time She
doesn't want to be pinched up or helnJess
ana enjoys the fresh air of heaven and the
sunshine of nature. The broad comfort-
aple shoe was d godsend after years of
misery with sharp pointed foot sre,r ;bat
Kept her toes twisted together and her in
step raised like fiagpole And now inst
after salvation has come, must she once
more don the painful horrors from which
she has been but recently unchamcl?
Every woman will declare that she will
never again be a victim of short narrow
ShoeS, whatever the fashion may be That's
an rlght 10 say, but how many will have
me courage to wear one sort of {: shoe
when all the rest of beskirtcd '5imapity is
wearing some other style? Not many if Is
10 be feared. The physical culture aG;o-
Gates VIII be among the minority, ana Dos
sloly the girls who go in for outdoor sports
20 an uhuSoai extent But no matter how
advanced women may become or how,
trong-minded, it takes the rerva and en-
erSy and courage of a Julius Caesar or an
alexander 10 war against the DEGREES O.
A
are rather rare in femninity'5 ranks these
days e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22

better STILL serges and woolens. are the
most suitable materials from which to fash
ION travelling gowns there are some foul
ards being made up this summer for short
Journeys. They do not muss and are very
cool and come in serviceable shades They
nave the advantage of absolutely shedding
.he aust as nothing else does except mo-
hair, ana II one wants to appear somewhat
fesuvely gOwned at the end of a little
journey they are of great service.
Keep Clean Longer.
Silk shirt waists are better than co,.o,
when one is going about from place 10
place. They are quite as cool IL made Of
lhula or China silk, and they do not lose
their freshness so quickly. There are also
various weaves of taffeta of soft finish
winch are also excellent for travelling
waists Collars Of pique stocks, with mar
row row string or wider hat wing ties are the
pest form of neck gear. They can Ia
s,i -, changed ana elaborate or long ties
soon get mussed and lose their freshness
sailors and the new Rough Rider hats
icok well on short journeys but for 4 long
Journey II Is well to find some hat with NJ
pflm behind, as il is impossible 10 rest the
mead at all in stiff straw which projects
as Tar behind as 1t does over the ewes In
TINS day of large brims there is nothing hut
toque which does not obtrude itself on
every slue- And a little straw toalIe is a
very smart and very comfortable travelling
nat Gray or brown felt hats are often
worn on journeys excursions this wear
, anu are very comfortable, and have the
merit of not being spoiled by a shower or
damp day Washable channels or dark
dcgskln or mocha gloves. preferably the
latter; plain wells and tan shoes with sem
SIT toes, complete an outfit which is o,,fta
as 1t should be. if all these directions have
been followed
Seasoned Hand Bag
A nttle hint as to bags and umbrellas
The latter should always be of a slender
pody and tightly rolled when not in uss
And the well dressed woman has leather
bags which show the signs of wear (ncw
bass are crude). but they also have the
% asses beautifully polished to show that
they are cared for and belong to a seasoned
bdNeler MABEL. BOYD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
Golf Hats.

From Harper's Bazaar
Golf hats are much prettier this wear
IMAM ever before, and, as a rule more he
coming. The Alpine and campaign hat
ara yet seen, but the newest are made with
quite broad brim. a crown that Is pushed
down in the center and have one stiff wing
thrust through the ribbon band. The brim
OF the hat is of medium width. bound with
ribbon or velvet, and is pliable enough to
pun down over the face-indeed, most of
these hats are worn with the brim pulled
down. They are almost without exception
in the yellow straw of a fine weave. and
are sometimes trimmed with velvet or the
corded ribbon that looks like betting Their.
are no hats worn off the face I'm playing
any outdoor game, nor are there any small
mats seen. For country horseback riding
the sailor hat is used quite as much as
the stiff derby, that is the rule for spring
and autumn wear The golf sunbonnet will
undoubtedly be worn on very hot days but
1t is in itself rather warm, for II comes
down over the ears, and II would seem as
though the idea of the hat with thu brim
turned down is the most sensible that has
yet been evolved. This last style is almost
invariably becoming. if not in the yellow
straw. in the black. The same style is
copied in gray; but this is very ugly, and
rarely if ever becoming, for IL is a shade
OF gray that is most trying to the skin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
TOques for Fall.

From the Millinery Trade Review.
Toques, whether of tulle or straw. are
now turned up in front or more decidedly
so on the left side, the latter ARRANGEMENT
being almost invariably chosen when flow
ers are used for trimming. These are ar
ranged in a large cluster covering the
whole of the portion of the turned-up brirn
which rises rather higher than the crown
Medium-sized blossoms-half-open roses
ox-eyed daisies, peoples, cornfiowers, and
Tor the early autumn asters and small dahl
llas-are most appropriate to the purpose
For trimming hats, the contrary, large
blossoms are preferred. A sudden furore
for the grandif1ora clematis has lately been
evinced. The particular shades of mauve
and lilac natural to il are the favorites in
these colors, and has helped to bring them
into fashion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
H 0 u S E H o Id HINT S

The eating of East Indian dishes is q
growing fancy. and hot curries. especially
lhose used with rice are largely INDUCED
IN. Rice properly prepared to accompany
curry should have every grain sepa-
rate. sufficiently cooked, but not soft, and
white as snow Take six ounces of best
Carolina rice, wash and pick out foreign
aeeus. IhroW INTO a saucepan containing
two quarts of boiling water, with a small
teaspoonful of salt and the Juice of half a
lemon, which makes it white Stir gently
with wooden spoon, and in about fifteen
minutes the rice should be sufficiently
cooked This may be ascertained by press
ing few grains, which should be firm hut
softened throughout, with no hard portion
in the center. When in this condition add
pint OF cold water to check the boiling
at once. drain carefully and set on the
that the rice may dry. Give it an occa-
SIGNAL shake or stir, that every grain NAV
be separate. Serve in hot dish.
All delicate meats and fish are consid-
cred suitable for a curry, chicken being
especially suited to this mode of prepara-
ton To prepare a chicken curry in the
true East India manner cut tender chick
en- into pieces as for a fricasse salt and
cover with water. Add two onions cut in
SLceS' a Day leaf. sprig of parsley and
=" Sums 6i NNue celery. Cover closely
ana cook gently for one hour. When
tender put on a hot platter and strain
the broth through a sieve into heated
saucepan in rhich has been mixed two
tabiespoonfuls of melted butter with
the same quantity of -four. Blend together
and boil until smooth. Mix a heaDinr tea
spoonful OF curry powder to paste with
a little OF the broth, add the Juice of half
u lemon and the yolkS of two weII-beafen
eggs When the broth boils draw the nan
to one side and slowly stir in the egg mix
ture- Cook a moment. stirring all the time
pour over the chicken and serve at once
with the rice.
An English authority on pugs declares
that they should not be washed oftener
than once month The washing should
be done as quickly possible with plenty
OF vigorous friction and ample rinsing to
get rid of all the soap, followed by brisk
rubbing with a Turkish towel His daily
cleansing should consist of a good rubbing
with a rough towel, followed by brushing
Care must be exercised not TO oyerfeed
Puss are VIGOROUSLY given over to the
pleasures of the stomach, and are apt to
get fat and unpleasant If constantly given
sugar. biscuit, cake, etc. Let them have
plenty of exercise, little meat and bis
cult each day II dinner time. Cabbage has
gravy once a week with a pinch or two of
sulphur IN It viii keep a dog in good condi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
WARM WEATHER LOCKS,
Sensible Suggestions for Making the
Hair Curl Naturally.

HAIR Curl Naturally.
From the Kansas City Star.
These warm, ''perspiring days" will prove
more troublesome for curled locks than all
the blowing Of the spring Winds and it is
necessary to take special pains not only to
make the hair look naturally curly but
to keep this natural curl from 6isappea ring
at the first proYocation.
1t is all very well to talk about straight
locks being the right thing now, but stick
out-short-ends are no prettier than they
ever were. Tight frizzes are not permitted
but loose natural turns are still graceful
finish, and there is just one sure way to
accomplish them. Wind the lock from the
very tip of the hair in a round mat until
the lock is snugly curved down in the very
center of the little mat the turns make
Fold up the mat in square of tissue paper.
Fress it, paper and hair at night before
you go to bed and let it stay in the paper
all night
In the morning, the paper embodied. iown
VIII tumble the lock, glossy AMI curry ed
into loose series of rounds, ax different
as can be from the quirk of corners that
passes for the usual artificial curl No
matter how long or how short The lock it
VIII come from this treatment natural"
ana what Is more, it will seem IL hold The
curl, coming out in a precty loosening Of
the curve instead of in sharp angles
All TINS takes time, though and a shorter
way ana almost as good is to wind the
lock over roll of silk being sure the tip
of the lock curves under snugiy The diff
ference between the natural and the coerced
curl Is all in the curve of the tip. No nat
ural curl ever starts to corkscrew right
from the scalp, though wave or 50 may
show there. So devote all attention to the
rounding of the ends
If an iron is used let it be a good-sized
round and not scorching. Dampen the Fair
slightly and curl slowly. Slip the lock from
a q mir nod ", ta.
gathered round for a little while at any
rate till it cools. This holding of the curl
TIL the hair cools makes the curl last much
longer. Two rules then-go slow and look,
out for the ends. When the necessary locks
are curved do up the hair. letting the
curves escape in their own natural way
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22
A New Millinery Veil.
rom the Millinery Trade Review.

From the Millinery Iraue heFfeW.
A new veil has been invented as a protec-
ton for the hat against the dust which is
almost more detrimental than the sun, and
cannot be warded off in the same way. 1t
is made of double-width tulle That por-
ton which serves to cover the face is stud
ded with spots, while the other half, in
tended to enyelop the entire hat, but to hide
it as little as possible Is plain. The ar
rangement of these wells IS not an easy
matter. and requires the addition Of sew
eral long pins.
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Simple Plants for the Tubie.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer
To combine the useful with the beautiful
is the best way, other things considered
to make home attractive. Thus the home
maker. while first studying a healthful, ap-
petiZing menu for July, serves it in an ar
ustic manner. And this without much ex-
penditure of time or money. For change
she can arrange real green and white
luncheon or dinner. Always procurable
either in the city or the country, are ferns
often the exquisite maidenhair. On the
snowy linen-covered board she places a
centerpiece of linen. simply outlined with
green embroidery Sprinkled with needle
worked snowdropS. If the edge is open
work, under it she lays a piece of green
Sateen. On this is set a bowl or vase from
which rise graceful nodlng fern fronds of
various sizes, but none large or coarse To
show the stems the vase should be of .crys-
tai or of cut glass. If 1t be set upon mir
for so much the better, since that can be
edged with small fronds or with any fine
greenery, arranged with the stems pointed
inward. II 1t be more convenient. the com
mon wild turnip blossom and leaf may be
used, as that is exceedingly decorative and
graceful. 1t must be remembered, though,
that this plant is poisonous and must not
years the writer has kept bouquets of the
wild turnip On her tables without harm.
1t is far more decorative than many a cher
ished cultivated blossom which is esteem
ed merely because it is not common We
are so apt to undervalue the prodigal
largess of nature, however beautiful it
may be.
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Yachting Gowns.

The seasonable yachting gown is made
quite often of white pique instead of serge.
We have had nothing for long time like
the devotion the summer girl is showing
to pique.
A yachting dress of white silk, corded
with pale blue, so unusual as to at
tract special attention even in a fashion
able shop. 1t was Ornamented with a good
many small white buttons, and the little
jacket opened over dainty blouse of
mOusseline de sole and lace. 1t belonged
to the rousseau Of pretty young princess
who is TO be welded little later in the
season, and truly it seemed to ME that such
Il show gown only fit for a princess
and such ornamental creatures. To be
sure. cruising about on the sunny Mediter-
ranean Is an altogether different matter
from cartening about over our own lively
Atlantic, still 1t did not seem to me that
the sea water that might dash over the
deck or the moist, damp air would add
anything to its appearance
Pretty and SeryIceabIe
To my mind, a much more appropriate
gown for wear on a yacht, or even on a
houSeboat, was pique frock, the skirt cut
with little fullness at the back and the
jacket front double breasted, with large
pearl buttons. Skirt and jacket were orna-
mented in the conventional way with braid
ana stitching. and altogether it looked like
a garment that would stand service
CATHERINE TALBOT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-22

To clarity fat. soak in cold water twenty
Tour hours, changing the water once or
twice. For every pound of fat allow half
cup OF milk. then cook in the oven until IT
Is still. Strain into a tin receptacle never
ear,hen. This may be used for pastry. GIN
gerbread and moIasses cookies
Silver wrapped in pieces of tissue manor
Will keep bright a long time
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ticn. If you are unable to exercise him
ca CHI day, break UP his biscuit, hide bits of
it and encourage him to hunt for it. Pugs
should not be allowed to sleep in bed rooms.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-11-23
SOCIAL DELIGHTS.
What One Experiences Sometime .
While Engaging in the Game
of Whist.

This is what a Detroit whist player is
willing to take oath took place at a party
where he was doing his level best for a
prize:
The large lady, his partner, gave the
tered under her breath and then said to
the other lady: Look at that, now. It's
all askew and so annoying. | don't care who
you go to or how much you pay, it's always
the same way. Did you signal for trump,
DIT was 1t the other hand"
That sleeve lost us three tricks" CON
tlnued the complainant. Then the other
lady wanted a recipe for making chow
chow pickehly or something of that sort.
Of course, my accommodating partner went
right to reeIing it off, playing a king to m,
ace when she had three spot, revoked In
another suit, led right into the enemy S
strength, and then had the nerve to ask
me if j saw anywhere that she could have
bettered her play. Say, | wanted to boil
her in oil.
Il tried to keep from turning red, saying
anything sarcastic or swearing a little, and
succeeded reasonably we'll
Then she went to telling about a new
hat her neighbor had bought. She took
two five spots at a heavy cost, and then
COnsoled me with a halfscreaming explana-
ton that she had been playing pedro the
night before and had lapsed into it again
without thinking. | never behaved better
IN my life, feigned sudden illness, got away
and made things blue for two blocks. After
was gone she told the opposition that |
played very stupid game. detroit Free
Iress,
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-11-23
No MOnOpOlN In Poultry.

The rapid multiplication of poultry
being so easy the humblest individual
can take advantage of opportunities
and avail himself of the privileges
which cannot be monopolzed. IT is
the only class of stock that permits
science and knowledge to triumph over
wealth and possession, for monopoly
may seize the best flocks in the world;
yet patient industry and careful Breed
ing. even in the hands of the most OBJ
scure and humble, will break down the
walls and open new avenues. The
monopoly that can be exercised in the
poultry business is brains, for every
man. woman and child has the same
privileges and advantages. City people
as well as those living in the country
can have their pouItry.-Farm and
Firesde.