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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29

medal picture. It shows an old shepherd
coming out of the forest with his sheep
the shepherd dog in front assisting in guild
ing the flock forward. Landscape sky and
trees are done with that wonderful use of
light that marks Mauve's work throughout.
He was master of color, and as no other
man could, he painted the sky on the
Sleeps back There are d number of
aquarelles by Mauve in the lower gallery,
and all are eminently satisfying, although
some of them are only sketches.
canvas that will strike every visitor
with pleasure is that entitled THE APP
preaching Storm" by Otto de Thoren,
whose Lost Dogs at the Corcoran Gallery
Is as familiar a household word. Gifted
IN the understanding and Interpretation of
animal life, the artist has surely surpass-
ed himself in this picture. 1t represents
a Holland pillow team of three horses which
the sturdy old plowman is trying to I'm
bitch and get under cover before the an
preaching storm bursts upon them in its
fury. The restless animals, the old man
shouting above the noise of the wind. the
cloud-swept sky. the distant hill and wind
ing path. and the quaint old Dutch ploW in
the foreground. are all pleasing features
OF the composition. 1t is a picture full of
action and delightful in color. Albert Neil
hugs Is fortunate in two canvases in this
collection, while his equally gifted brother
Joseph, like Matthew Maris is for the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29
TREASURES OF ART
The Waggaman Gallery and It's Cele-
brated Pictures.
NOTABLE COLLECTION OF MASTERS
The Barbizon and Holland Schools
Of Painting
AQCARELLES AND CERAMICS

Among the institutions of the capital city
rising 20 more than local Importance is the
collection Of examples of modern French
and Dutch art which Mr.. Thomas E. Wag-
gaman has assembled during the past IF
teen years Art lovers in Washington and
many from all parts of the world are ia
miliar with the works to be seen in this
gallery. and its fame as coherent and rep
resentative collection has long been as
sured.
On numberIesS occasions this gallery has
been open to the public, often for purposes
of charity. and always TO those who find
especial pleasure III works of art. Begun as
a pastime and study. the occupation Of
buying and hanging these many Canvases
has been a constant and absorbing one in
Mr. WasSaman's busy life. To il he has
given years Of careful and diligent atten-
ton. calling to his aid both artists and deal
ers familiar with the men and the work of
the various schools sought TO be repre-
scented.
In many ways Mr.. Waggaman has achiev-
Ell a unique and distinct place for his col
lection as among the important art insti-
lures are regarded as the best examples in
America of the various artists represented;
others have a peculiar value historically.
Each has behind IL deliberate and well-in-
formed study. and all are acquisitions pos
sible only by the fortunate conjunction of
the opportunity, the disposition and the
ability to buy where prices are long enough
often TO wrap around princes ransom.
The Waggaman collection occupies a gal
lery "a by 81 feet. built for il on the west
side of the Waggaman mansion. at the cor
ner of 33d and o streets, Georgetown. 1t
consists Of a large gallery on the main
floor. beautifully lighted from above and
a basement gallery given up to water col
ors- The latter is necessarily lighted from
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HATS FOR HORSES.
A HOt-Weather Head Covering for
Equines is Indispensable.

From PearsOn's Magazine.
Foreign visitors, whose first acquaintance
with New York is made during the hot
days, are amazed at the spectacle of horses
wearing hats. Nothing very wonderful in
the fashion, however, under the circum-
stances. Protection of some sort for the
heads of horses working all day in the
brciling streets. is almost imperative 1t is
not merely a question of adding to their
material comfort; it is a matter of life saw
ing. Notwithstanding this, the appearance
OF horse wearing a hat-a sunshade would
perhaps be the better worlds not only
Iaughable to the person who sees one be-
decked for the first time, but hardly less
lncongruouS to those to whom the sight is
a familiar one
Two reasons may be ascribed for this.
The shape of horses head, and partic-
ularly the position of the ears prevents il
from being easy task to make any dbl
ton to the headpiece which will aft ord the
necessary shade, and at the same time be
In Keeping with the simplicity of the trap
pings that we are accustomed to see on
horses. Beyond this the question whether
a morse shall have a hat or no seems to be
left to the discretion of the driver and the
shade When worn, has, one may Judge, to
be supplied at his own cost. Ext@mporar y
expedients are. therefore, not uncommonly
resorted to. while what one NAV call the
regulation hats-those designed by harness
men whose taste naturally inclines to some
thing gaudy in color and comical in appear
ance.
The most used sunshade for horses is a
sponge. Though seeming to be only an i'm
promptu resource, 1t answers it's purpose
better than anything else, simple or elab-
crate. 1t can be moistened frequently
whenever a water trough is passed and re-
mains cool for a long period afYording the
greatest amount of relief to the poor ami
mails.
1t is during the first week in July that
the windows of shops occupied by harness
makers begin to grow gay with the display
of summer hats for horses. They are of all
sizes, shapes and colors, but there is a
leaning toward a peaked straw hat with a
red tassel. 1t Is fastened to the headpiece
by straps, the ears having little side shafts
through which they can protrude and make
movements.
No rules, or conceivable rules, guide the
manufacturers of these supshades. But
now and then some cause will arise-adap-
liability, inexpenSiveneSs, anything-to
create a fashion. During the summer
months the mode In New York inclined to
white linen superstructure, with red
stripes. Quite gay affair this-a butter
fly top-knot to the general dinginess of the
harness. 1t was mounted on a frame of
wire; held in place also by slender wire
strands, which came down on eithsr side
OF the ears and fastened to the bride.
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hand is on the wheel, and DIR. Talbot. are
you going to let your cunning amateur de-
tecttve and his important witness slip away
from you like tllis?"
II cannot help myself" said the coroner.
a little dazed himself at this unexpected
chance. My voice wouldn't reach them
from this place; besides. they wouldn't
heed me If 1t did. The ship Is already un-
der way, ard We won't see Sweetwater
again till the pilots boat comes back
Mr.. Sutherland moved from the window
and crossed to the door like n man I'm a
dream. Frederick, instantly conscious of
his departure, turned to follow him. but
presently stopped and, addressing Knapp
for the first time, observed quietly:
This is all very exciting but / think
your estimate Of this fellow Sweetwater is
just. He's a busybody and Graves notoriety
above everything.
He had no witness on board, or il he
had, 1t was an imaginary one You will see
him return quite crestfallen before night,
with some trumped-up excuse of mistaken
Identity
The shrug which Knapp gave dismissed
Sweetwater as completely from the affair
as If he had never been in it.
Il think may now regard myself as hav-
ing this matter in my sole charge" was his
sole remark, as he turned away, while
Frederick, with a respectful bow to Dr.
Talbot, remarked in leaving:
Il am at your service. DR.. Talbot il you
require me to testify, at the inquest in re-
gard to this will. My testimony can all be
concentrated into the one sentence i did
not expect this bequest, and have no theo-
ries to advance in explanation of tt But
1t has made me feel myself Mrs. Webb's
debtor, and given me a justifiable interest
In the inquiry which. i am told you open
tomorrow into the cause and manner of her
death. If there is a guilty person in this
case, l shall raise no barrier in the way Of
his conviction"
And while the coroner's face still showed
the embarrassment which this last sentence
called up, his mind being now, as ever fixed
on Amabel, Frederick offered his arm to his
father, whose condition was not improved
by the eXcitements of the last half hour
and proceeded to lead him from the build
ing.
Whatever they thought, or however each
stroVe to hide their conclusions from the
other, no words passed between them till
they came in full sight of the sea- on a dis
tant billow which the noble ship bound for
the Brazis rode trumphantly on its OUT
ward course. Then Mr.. Sutherland remark
ed, with suggestive glance at the vessel:
The young man who has found an un-
expected passage on that vessel will not
come back with the pilot"
Was the sigh, which was Frederick's only
answer, one of relief? 1t certainly seemed
so.
ITO no continued
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Talbot. with a touch of enthusiasm. Look
at him now, he's on the quarter deck and
will be down in the cabins before you can
say Jack Robinson. l warrant they have
told him to hurry. Capt. Dunlap isn't the
man TO wait five minutes after the ropes
are pulled in"
Those two men have shrunk away be-
hind some mast or other" cried kna1p.
They are the fellows he's after. But what
can they have to do with the murder? Have
YOU ever seen them here about town, Dr.
Talbot
Not that l remember: they have a for
eign air about them. Look like South
Americans"
We'll. they're going to south America.
Sweetwater can't stop them. lie has bare
ly ume TO get of the ship himself. There
goes the last rope! Have they forgotten
him? They're drawing up the ladder
No; the mate stops them. see. he's call
ing the fellow. | can hear his voice can't
you? Sweetwater's game is up. Hell have
to leave in a hurry. What's the rumpus
now?"
Nothing. only they've scattered 10 look
for him. the fox is down I'm he cabins and
won't come up. laughing in his sleeve no
doubt at keeping the vessel waiting while
he hunts up his witness"
IF it's one OF those two men he's laying
a trap for he won't snare him i'm "A hurry.
Iheyre sneaks. those two, and-why the
sailors are coming back shaking their
heads l can almost hear the captains
oathS from, here.
And such a favorable wind for getting
out of the harbori Sweetwater. my boy.
you are distinguishing yourself II Your
witness don't pan out well YOU won't hear
the last of this in a hurry
1t looks as If they meant TO sail with
out waiting TO put him ashore" observed
Frederick in a low tone, too carefully mod
ulated not to strike his father as unnatural
by jingoes, so il doesi" calculated
Knapp. There go the sails, The pilots
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There was a manlineSs in Frederick's
words and bearing that took them all by
surprise. Mr.. Sutherlands detection visibly
ightened, while Sweetwater, conscious of
the more than vital interests hanging upon
the impression which might be made upon
the minds of the two officials before i'm
by this and all the other events of the last
few pregnant moments, turned slightly so
as to bring their faces into the line of his
vision.
The result was convic ton that as vet
no real suspicion of Frederick had seized
upon either of their minds. Knapp's face
was perfectly calm and almost Indifferent
while the good coroner, who saw this and
every other circumstance connected with
this affair through the one medium of his
belief in Amabefs guilt, was surveying
Frederick with something like sympathy.
Il fear said he that others were not as
ignorant of your prospective good fortune
as you We're yourself" at which Freder-
said nothing, and Sweetwater, with a sud-
den involuntary gesture indicative of re-
solve, gazed for a moment breathlessy at
the snip, and then, with an unexpected and
nlSnly lmpetuouS movement dashed from
the room. crying loudly:
I've seen him! I've seen him; he's lust
going on board the ship Wait for me, Dr.
Talbot. I'll be back in fifteen minutes with
such witness"
Here the door slammed. But they could
hear his hurrying footsteps as he plunged
down the stairs and rushed away from the
building.
1t was an unexpected termination to an
interview fast becoming unbearable to the
two Sutherlands, but no one not even the
old gentleman himself, took in its full sig
nificance.
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CHAPTER XIV,

CHAPTER XIV.
lie was, however, more than agitated by
the occurrence and could hardly prevent
himself from repeating aloud Sweetwater's
final words which after their interview ait
Mr.. Halliday's gate, the night before, SEEM
ed to convey to him at once a warming and
threat. To keep himself from what he
feared might prove a seif-betrayal, he fall
tered out in very evident diSmay:
w hat Is the matter? What has come
over the lad?"
OH cried DR.. Talbot, "he's been watch
Ing that ship for an hour He is after some
man ne has just seen go aboard of her
says hes new and important witness in
this case. Perhaps he is. Sweetwater is no
mans fool. for all his small eyes and re-
treating chin. If you want proof of 1T wait
till he comes back. He'll be sure to have
something to say"
Meanwhile they had all pressed forward
TO the window. Frederick, who carefully
Kept his face out of his fathers view. bent
MALI way over the sill in his anxiety to
watch the flying figure of Sweetwater. who
was making straight for the dock. while
Knapp, reused at last, leaned over his
siiouioer and pointed to the sailors on the
deck who were pulling in the last ropes
preparatory to sailing.
he too late; they won't let him aboard
now: What fool to hang around here tin
dock to nab him. That comes of trusting
country pumpkin. 1 knew he'd fail us at
the pinch. They lack training, these would
oe detectives. See, now! He's run I'D
against the mate, and the mate pushes him
oack His cake is all dough, unless he's
got warrant. Has he a warrant Dr.
NO. said the coroner, "he didn't ask
for one. He didn't even tell me who he
wanted. Can IT be one of those two pas
s sengers you see on the forward decks,
1t might well be. Even from a distance
these two men showed a sinister appear
ance that made them quite marked figures
among the crowd of hurrying sailors and
belated passengers.
"One Of them is peering over the rail with
very evident air of anxiety. His eye is
ON Sweetwater, who is dancing with impa-
thence. See, he is gesticulating like mon
Key, and-by the powersi-they are going
to let him go aboard
Mr.. Sutherland, who had been leaning
heavily against the window jamb in the
agitation of doubt and suspense which
Sweetwater's unaccountable conduct had
evoked, here crossed to the other side and
his son personally interested in this at
tempt of the amateur detective? Did he
know who Sweetwater sought, and was he
suffering as much or more than himself
from the uncertainty and fearful POSSIBLE
tiles of the moment? He thought he knew
Frederick's face, and that he read dread
there, but Frederick had changed so COM
pletely since the commission of this crime
that he could no longer be sure of the cor
rect meaning either of his words or ex-
preston.
The torture of the moment continued.
He climbs like SQUIRREL" remarked DR..
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BY Israels.

off the wealth of finery to which the artist
has lent the charm of his rich and bold
color scheme. The head of a page. by Roy
bet, presents another favorite in singu-
larly good canvas.
Fine American Pictures.
The American pictures in the collection
are few, but they are of the best. There
is superb Wyant, important in size, and
thoroughly pleasing in quality. The canvas
by Davis shows a cool gray light over a
marshy seashore. The scene is full of
poetry and is rendered with the customary
natures rarest moods. Walter Gays Pro
vincial Asylum is a fine variation In the
themes to which he is partial 1t repre-
sentS several old peasant women resting
securely in their haven of rest and COM
fort as pensioners on the community, and
indulglng in their characteristic propensity
to gossip as they sit in the pretty curtaned
dining room, each busy with her knitting
or sewing.
The lower gallery contains some of the
best work in water cOlors by the Holland
school, among which the most notable
"A Peasants Hut" by Mrs. Mesdag; a
study of cow in sepia, by Mauve; chap
eI scene, by BoSbOOm: a milking scene, by
W1ilem Maris; Il group of Scheveningen
fisher girls, by De Jong; sleeping lion, by
Van Essen, and Dutch interior by Albert
Neuhuys.
In both galleries Mr.. Waggaman has ar
ranged his large and unique collection of
ceramics-a collection to which he has
given years of labor, and for which he has
spared no pains or expense. 1t is known
far and wide as one of the most complete
and valuable collections in the world
Many of its treasures represent arts long
since lost to the handicraft of men,
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quiring glance with a simple earnestness
surprising to them all, and said
My record is so much against me that
am not surprised that you wonder at my
being left with Mrs. Webbs fortune. Per-
haps she did not fully realize the lack of
estimation in which / am deservedIy held
in this place, or, perhaps, and this would
be much more like her, she hoped that the
responsibility of owing my independence to
so good and so unfortunate a woman might
make a man of me-
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the relations between him and Frederick
were strained to a point that made it al
most impossible for them to more than as
sumo their old confidential attitude. Knapp,
knowing them but specifically. did not per-
ceive this, but DR.. Talbot was not blind to
it, as was shown by the nquiring look he
directed toward them both while waiting.
Mr.. Sutherland spoke at last.
Pardon me for interruptng you so
early said he, with certain tremble
in his voice which Sweetwater quaked
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A Calling Restriction.

From PUCK.
Did Mrs. Hoyden obtain that divorce she
sued for?" asked Keedick
Yes; she obtained decree, but with re-
strictions," replied Fosdick.
'iShe was forbidden to marry again, I
suppose?'
THAT wasn't It,"
What was the restriction?
"She was forbidden to go on the stage"
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CTo be continued.)
What They Were There For,

From TftBits.
Mrs. Billus after the company had gone,
Johnny, you shouldn't have eaten those
preserved fruits. They were put on the
table to fill up"
Johnny Billus-'Well, that's what used
EN- for mamma"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-01-15

city papers were hardly aware of it, was in the form of a reception, followed by cotiIlion.
 The majority of the costumes worn by the little maids and their escorts were not expensive, but the variety were wonderful. The mothers had con suited over each and every one so that, if possible, there should be no two alike, and the effect of these consulta- tions was charming. But the costumes added no more to the success of the party than did the children. From the time the doors of the elegant home were opened to admit the first guests until the last one departed the children man. aged everything. To be sure, the moth CTS were all there, but as an audience only. Their part of the programme had been finished when the little ones entered the doorway.
 The receiving party were Miss Co., lumbia, on the right, and Queen Marie Theresa on the left. With these two little maidens were Admiral Dewey and Admiral Cervera. Behind them were draped the American, Cuban and Span ish flags, signifying the peace that now
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-01-15

Consequently, when a high storm pre- vails all birds seek shelter of some kind. The strong-winged sea birds are the last to take fright at the approach ing hurricane, but even they will final Iy try to escape its fury beneath the shelter of some cliff or sand dune. During tremendous windstorms birds may sometimes be seen flying overhead at a great altitude. When this phe- nomenon is observed it may be taken for granted that the upper atmos- phere is comparatively quiet, and that the disturbance is confined chiefly to the lower regions. Many sea birds seek the upper air of common quietness dur ing tropical hurricanes.
 When a heavy wind or gale springs up the gulls, terms and petrels will fly back and forth over the waters sur face, rising and falling, and uttering their peculiar cries of warning, If the storm extends too high up they will drift gradually with the wind or fly away to the edge of the hurricane. Very often they get caught uneXpect- edly in the gales of wind, and they find themselves in a dangerous posi- ton. Then they struggle with might and main against the powers of the air currents. Knowing that danger and death face them if they once come un- der the dominion of the wind, they use all the strength and tactics they are capable of to combat the elements. A young herring gull, petrel or tern thus surprised will beat mp against the wind with powerful flight. It will rise high in the air, facing the gale, and making little progress forwards as well as upward. Then it will suddenly descend with rapid flight toward one side of the stormswept path, but fall- ing off at the same time in the direc- tion of the blowing wind. Once more it will sweep around and face the storm, ascending heavenward, and striking desperately out toward the di- rection of the storm. By pursuing these tactics the bird will gradually work itself to one side of the storm center.-Boston Transcript.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-01-15

tucked collar, and the sleeves are fin ished with link cuffs Waists similar to this one have been worn more or less through the fall and winter.
 Unlike the black waists, which have not only been popular in Paris, but all over the continent, there are some of the new spring designs which are dis tinctly Partisan, and these will be in great demand during the coming sea- sons. One of these that is particularly striking is of beautiful red satin. It is only after the goods has passed through the hands of a skiIlful modiste that one can fully appreciate its worth for a waist There are but few women who would choose so striking a color as this if they could only see the goods in the piece. But the effect is entirely different in the made garment. The waist which I saw has plain back with center seam, small sleeves with narrow black velvet ribbon at the wrist, vest of lengthwise plaits and rounded revers shirred in three small ruches; straps of black velvet ribbon trim the blouse fronts and vest with tiny steel buckles in the center or at the end of each.
 In many of these waists the vest eff feet is taking the place of the yoke, which has been the rage of the winter season. Another beautiful one made in this wayis of mauve taffeta, trimmed with revers of white taffeta. The vest in this one is of white chiffon. The vest has bands of black velvet across it, and across the front and top of the sleeves is heavy cording.
 Still another that is unique and at tractiye has the yoke instead of the vest The yoke in this one extends across the top of the shoulders and is of white chiffon. The front is trimmed with an elaborate design in ribbon and lace insertion. This is one of the pret- tiest of the few yoke effects that are shown.
 But all this is for a season yet in the future. What is Paris wearing to-day? some one will ask, Why fur of course? Not because the weather has demanded 1t so much as because fashion dictates that this is the fur season, and fashion, not the weather rules. Many are con- tent with fur trimming for beautiful cloth garments, but more wear the outer garment made entirely of fur. Tn others fur and lace are combined as trimming and the effect is beautiful in most cases. The lace thus used is never gathered, but set on with just a little tuliness. The lace is usually black and ls used around the edge of the gar shent and also on the cellar and sleeves.