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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25

|
"she can't be the real Marie Vain
wright
NO. don't suppose she can. Perhaps
! she is the other Marie Wainwrights daugh-
| ter"
| This is snatch OF conversation which
| the writer heard recently in an Avenue
car. and II indicates how a long succession
OF Barnum swhite- elephant swtndles has
| taught the eonfiding public to distrust
promises of big attractions. Notwith
standing the tone Of the talk. the Marie
Wainwright advertised for the coming week
at the Grand Is the real Marie Vain
neutrality-suspicious. of various big
Shakespearean productions. star of Jacob
Lifts shall We Forgive Her. company.
and feature Of Mile. Fin: Miss Vain
wright went into vaudeville Immediately
after leaving the organization presenting
the farce last named and almos; quickly
she was engaged to play here. At the
Chase theatre she will recite Kipling's ia
nous The Absent Minded Beggar' 10 the
music which Sir Arthur Sullivan wrote for
its accompaniment in London. Probably
she will appear in the sort Of khaki cos
tune in which Mrs. Langtry read the verses
there. and will follow them with several
equally notable poems The supposedly ex-
be supported includes George W. Day. the
we'll known monologist: the Five Cornallas,
acrobats of ability: Ward and Curran. who
claim to have the merriest act in their
field of endeayor: Hall and Staley. called
"the twentieth century burglars Frank
and Don. the men behind the comedy
guns and the American Biograph. The
programme seems to be OF the usual
strength. and will oe likely 10 draw the
usual audiences.
Undoubtedly one Of the most interesting
performances that has visited Washington
this season will be that OF the Imperial
japanese Dramatic Company. which comes
to the Lafayette Theatre next week. They
have been playing in Boston for the past
eight weeks, where they made an enor
nous success. The company numbers over
forty people
Brilliant scenery. dazzling costumes
original music. laughable comedy. pretty
girls. and clever humorists form the bill
10 be offered next week at Kernan's by
Robes Knickerbockers,' declares the
press agent of that attraction. OF course,
the aforesaid press agent receives con-
siderable salary for making Just such
statements, but. in this case, the excel
lent reputation borne by the aggregation
in question lends TIE color of truth to his
remarks. At present. Manager Robes
troupe is headed by Bert and Sophie Les
lie. whose nonsensical sketches have
earned them an extensive following among
the patrons of variety houses. II also in
cludes such people as All Grant. mono
logist; the Armstrong Brothers. and the
La Moyne Brothers, much liked In Wash
ington: Resale. the dancer; the Three
Wright Sisters. soubrettes, and Cissy
Grant serio-comc. Spike. dog actor. of
which the advance man Is constructing
quite mystery. is heavily featured. The
entertainments given are brought to
close with the rendering OF new and sup
posedly enjoyable burlesque. entitled The
Absconder; or Where Was He Shot"
Taken as a whole, the performance PROM
Uses to be above the average and. in all
probability. II will draw large audiences.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25

light one. Four persons comprise the
Smith family besides the afflicted one,
and they were Immediately taken to the
detention hospital.
Including the Smith girl, there are now
three patients in the pesthouse, the other
two rapidly recovering. There are sixteen
persons at the detention camp none of
them showing any symptoms of develop
ing the disease
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25
AN ECHO OF CARRIERS WORK.
The United states Sued for $4,000
Unmages In ChnrIrntnn. sc.

CHARLESTON. s. c.. Jan. PA suit
for $4,000 against the United States was
fled in the ckcuit court today by Arthur
Lyman ct al. Damages are asked for the
destruction OF rice plantation on the
Savannah River When the Carter i'm
provements were made at Savannah, IL is
claimed that the water level was raised,
causing complete destruction of the
plantation and making 1t unfit hereafter
for rice cultivation.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25
rexn- Rangers Prevent violence.

AUSTIN. Tex. Jan. 24.-The untiring
vigilance OF the large force of rangers at
Bastrop prevented another outbreak of the
Colorado county feud today. Nearly 1000
feudalists are in the little town to attend
the trial of the men charged with the kill
ing Of Thurber Ford. There are 1.240 wit
nesses in the case. The rangers have dis
armed every man in the town.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25

GENEVA, Ohio. Jan. 24.-Walter L.
Mains circus was sold at auction here to-
day, the purchasers being W. w. Cole, of
New York, representing Barnum q Bailey
John Otto and A. Ringing, OF Ringing
Bros. Lewis Sells, of Columbus: b. T..
Wallace. of Peru, Ind. and William Sells
and Z. ID. coivin, Of Chicago.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25

After you have drank glass OF Heuriclts
then you viii have reason to assert that MaeIz.
Senate, and Lager are pure and contain the most
wholesome qualities. Phone 6S4, Arlington Bot
Ting Co., for case.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25
THE Committees REPORT
Important Topics Considered by the
National Board of Trade.

The Proposed Department of Com
merce and Industries FnvOred-TLe
Hanna-Payne ship Subsidy Bill En-
dorscd by the Organization After "a
Lengthy Debnte-ConsuIar Reforms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-27

and furious is apt to be destructive To
carpets and upholstery.
II the attic is stable and ca sj1y oat ~
abe that Is delightful place for a merry
hihg-although the cellar or kitchen is
possiply more convenient for the necessarv
eAIts ana entrances Cover the sIonIno
iooI OF the attic or the walls of cellar oT
hitchen with boughs and festoons of an
.uiih ieaVes, ears Of corn and vines of
siape. Llsht the room by candles. some
turning In Jack-o-lanterns made ont of
puniphins, having as grotesuue and ghost
~ taces as possible, and crowned by fam
biS neaddresses of cotton. corn silk or
hlsh-peaked wizards cap. Red silk mined
on over the Sits cut for ewes and mnmth
WIN add much to their effectiveness when
IN Inc candies are lighted. If the guests can
pe welcomed as they arrive by a dreadful
WIZARD clothed in a long white gown coI,-
cred with red cabalistic figures and a black
Sap decorated with skull and crossbones
SO much the better. great spectacuIar
suction AZ is also huge pot, which is made
ouople bubble in an eerie manner Inv
enioWlng little alcohol over common salt
a rh nsnllng 1t Just before the guests enter.
Inc refreshments provided for this ncca
sion should be in keeping with time-honored
precedent. Apples, of course-for by tbrowl
ny the long peeiing over the shoulder or
sucking the seeds on the eyeIids fortunes
may DE told SO beautifully plain that he
VINO runs may read Nuts? Whoever heard
OF Halloween without nuts?
The aud guidwife's weel horded nitsu
% nuts ,here must be-not fancy imported
ones, out plump, brown chestnuts. eood
pam hickory nuts; rich, black waln,Its ana |
palate-approving butternuts Don't serve
Tue refreshments the usual way, but in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-27

/ the sides TO disclose a very full underrohe
OF p!alted mousseline de sole Undersleeves
OF the mOuSSeline de sole were clasDad re-
the arms by bands of jeweled embroidery
just a little above the elbows from which
points they fell in flowing drapery to lust
a little below the fingers Mile Beval's
peautlful hair was caught up at the sides
by straight pins of pearl that recommend
ea themselves to many women in the au-
uleh.e as being dainty devices for holding
up short side locks.
Smart Serge FrGck
SerSes are made up very handsomely this
season One of the smartest frocks which
nave seen upon the bouIevards was of
serge, very coarse and brick red in color.
1t was fashioned with short jacket. close
lifting and stitched. Under the Jacket was
worn a plated red cambria shirt made with
turned down collar of glazed red linen
with a tie of soft India silk red orange
ana dark green. With this costume a hat
trimmed with a pheasants wing, was worn
over simple couture
The long cloakS of the winter arc made ne
every sort of material and are of eye~v
color A handsome coat just completed is
OF pearl gray broadclOth, laid in Stit >bed
pIaltS that reach three-Quarters down the
C"dl ana lhen open out into spreading
luIiheSS. afordng ample space for he vol.
luminous GhderdraperieS and ruffias The
reFers and collar are lace trimmed over
gray satin. the collar cut with the high
"lhSlhe mare that is m0GiSh. Another
handsome theater cloak was constructed of
me red rep and was lined with light ;uilt-
20 slIk The upper part of the coat had a !
'tea application of narrow plaits, ending |
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-27

ans style mas been adopted by all the great
uuesiSners one mode shows the hack of
,he shiFt laid in plaitS. Another mode will
pe tiat OF the side plaits behind front
ppA pialt on an otherwise undeco-ated
SKIRT An odd fashion shows several side
Plal's crossed over the hips and brought
uoMh tne side of the gown in front to form
pr Oh some ornamental device MANY
ShirtS are plated only part way down their
knees " vi "oo'e lhe
Rich, heavy fabrics, like velvet and fur
trimmed with delicate laceS and yauze Will
pe accounted especially fashionable this
winter III Will be time of contrasts in
hdterlal-"not in color. The use of lace ON
me cioth which has been built into n srmn
Iuous tabernacle frock is not unusual
pile very smart gown, made with a bolero
ooas'eo lace continuation of the bolero
ana a wide collar, over which fell pointed
alrectoire revers. Bolero and skirt wera
Doth trimmed with narrow white silk cora
stitched Cloth Strappfnxs.
Inc use of all manner of fancifu, do
wees TO tighten the stiffness of the winter
tailored frock may be expected, if one NAV
Juuse by the autumn models Fancy a gown
OF biscuit cloth, fashioned with pointed bod
ICE ana skirt very full over the hips Int
win the front garnished with stitched
sIaPpings or cloth. chemisette of tucked
white SILK is contrasted with a full gilet of
oark blue silk spotted with white The full
sleeves nave added pulled undersleeyes of
the silk well. VI
Black and white furs are to be the fash |
iohaple sort this year. Persian lamb broad
'ai' as1rskan. ermine and white fox, with |
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-27

MINK MINK, sable and seal, will be worn The
| smartest neck pieces are made with high
collars, wide revers, and may be fitted Ia
many Jackets. Fur will be used even for
the trimming of gowns. most effective
example OF the fur garnished costume fs
one just finished for a Russian lady. 1t is
OF bottle green cloth, covered with lines
OF Ene gold braid and observation-disclosures car
acaI appliques. The waistcoat of mignon-
ette cloth is covered with lines of gold braid
Iald over a chemisette of tucked ivory silk
me coiiar OF which is trimmed with gold
embroidery and caracal.
Tucked Silk Coats,
Inc short coats of tucked taffeta worn
thls autumn have many admirers. They
SET OH the graceful lines of svelte figure
10 perfection and are the acme of richness
Win an afternoon gown. Some of them are
trimmed with touch of fur, and some are
prlshtened by lines of gold and by gold
buttons. Marquise buttons of steel and
narqulse buckle make fetching adjuncts 10
the silk coatees ~
RIBBON velvet trims tailor-made frocks
as straps across appliques or inset piecas
t.osettes OF the ribbon are seasonable novel
ties IN trimming. These rosettes are made
10 resemble flowers and are sometimes com
pihed with pieces of lace that form metals
CATHERINE TALBOT
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Collar Trimmings,
From Vogue.

Cloak and coat collars are yer,,
trimmed on the inside with sbirrea 49,
i'rer'y silks. The shrrings have tucks e.
as 10 give them full and becoming SIR.
iace ana increase the collar warmth also
his suggests at once a desirable NOV
~ 5emouel the collar of a cape or coat
needing to be furnished up bit. IT ia aIso
d serviceable idea to copy the now III,
c0liars' which have the novelty of ha1ino
one part imposed upon the other in ,bis
instead of the high collar in one nieoa
.hat we are familiar with the first liz
s Hrily about a half its former height, but
The 49, Harlns upper section is added. as
me htted bottom founce is added ~
sk a,'l on the very same principle. ~
on ~ upper part of the collar is ruched
on on, lhe edge and sometimes has a donhIa
si i, rufiie, standing up on the eGpe ne
m rir'1, there is some other narrow edge
ra,1irs ms all makes for high dressv
+ rlahins-n of the face, and is most cnn,
-oi '"Die during our winter winds
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Hand-Pafnted Dinner Gown.

me groundwork of recently designed
oiiiiier dress was of white gauze on which
was very faint design of mauve wistaria
'he under part of the tunic skirt being COM
posed OF a series of beautiful lace frills.
l ne manipulated wistaria was accom-
PANIED by raised velvet leaves. The bodice
3 9 gauze and lace was becomingly swathed.
"a nsst H1 at the waist with narrow band
I,i.p Sh Feivet, and on the left shoulder
with two velvet roses. The small green
hertS ieaVes also appeared in the lace
per while the sleeves of lace reached to
rnu,s CHOW and We're finished with three
mond clasps 'oh eooeH' Win ola-
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New Feather BOas

There is an entirely new denart,ro J.,
feather boas. The new boa is sort NJ
mixed affair, like all fashionable furs and
neck trimmings this year. The upper section
Is made of the orthodox ostrich fea+bar,
but this only reaches about to the hus+
ana from there down the boa is suhdi.
vlded into mass of tails of irreeuIor
lehgth. These are made of short pin featb-
20 llolh the breast or stomach of the bird
anu are ornamented at the ends with feath-
es+r pans ana tassels Sometimes a black
black cocks feathers. GRAY is still the et fal
vorite color, but new shade of russell
aa oliiaes 70 De much worn with the stylish
castor ana cafe au lait" gowns.
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Special Correspondence of The Evening Star

N'''t ''-i'>i"'ilIetlte OF The Evening
PARIS October Is. 1900
Inc close of the Paris eXposition-fxed
Tor November ). unless some change in
plans advances it farther into tho ea,,y,iI1
leaFe Paris comfortably quiet place after
the invasion of hOries of sightseers. Paris
can congratulate itself on having been hos
ptahle in the extreme, even to the bar
pdFlahS. All the attending notables were
"lhed and dined and feted most ciyiIIv
Inns bounty extended from the most lofty
royalty TO the most humble foreign buyer.
ptht upon business and sightseeing. and
win MS wife and family in tow.
NO wonder after many dinners and re-
ctptlohS Tor monsieur's friends madame IL
d pit 'lred OF entertaining and glad to hur-
ry through with her festivities One can
not De social on a large scale without slight
ing Something-either ones guests, ones
dlnners or oneself, which last perish tho
thought. As consequence, dinner has
S'Hle 10 De a sort of Victual chase the
n"sIesses now allowing three minutes for a
course, and then motoring TO the u-oi+ar
10 swish the dishes from under the noSes
OF their amazed foreign guests. In eynIans
tt ton .! me haste madame lets it be known
mat II Is the fashion to dine thus in uad
hurry, the shorter the time in ub;ob -i 4a
hostess conducts the dinner chase the bat-
ess TO social distinction " -4o''-
The dinner chase has come IN ha q .oo,,- |
i'IZeu social function, but it is only the eS
per- amer that may safely accept an fnvi-
ed to conversation means the sanriSoa o W,
no , galhty tidbit- One very elaborate din
ne! ntr OF ten courses was recently served !,
thirty-live minutes served IN
Gowns at the Play.
Inc Partisan theaters hope to enjoy an
increase IN patronage after the close of the
q POSITION which absorbed the attention of
tiIe amusement loving public to a very large
: l. cry Few Of the visitors from Amer
~" we're Interested in Partisan dramatic art
or aware of the fact that the plays afforded
uOuoie entertainment. The toilets of the
ieaGlhs actresses of the Partisan stage are
ueslghed by the great dressmaking houses !
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-27
Winter Skirts

I'm ii'l per Bazaar.
-, nam skirts are considered very smart
trirn,ad oue9 not by any means signify that
elini'nea skirts have gone out of fasbiaa
quite the contrary, for the dra.a,I",lO IL
are all busy turning out skirts that shor,
rne greatest quantity of fine work and -
le'iIS must needs tax the ingenuity If +ho
uesisners to evolve so many new idaos au
me time. A good Illustration of this ,s
Of v"t ao IN d satin and net gown that is made
o of uellcate shade Of rose pink, The ho1,,
81 me SKIRT is of rose pink acner5 Houy
Of six or re1,trflmmed. with two wide bands
cut ont VI n sa. Jun OF exactly the same shade
Win points points of the scalops are held toee Ies
W mi' ~ o'hds OF pink ruching and on tbs fnet
9 ~ Inc skft between the points arc 10 ,eo
l lowers OF exactly the same shade are re large
m "a and Gi the pink net has chu Of the
IN front while high draped belt ia &c Just
ro e.eet carries out the colorlng of nnR
gown INC pan or the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-27

WIN View TO introducing through them
ne" MODES. therefore, at the theaters one
has a chance To see many things which tne
hoa!stes are not exhibiting in their show
rooms: A. the opera of course, the gown
mus IN measure conform with the fash
DuS farls-ans are not so particular abonf
Such lhlhss as are some of the other ma
tlohs. and the gown is more likely to he an
q copy. -ou IMAM
Nile Beval recently wore a stunning gown
IN 1ht nrst act of lie Cid" in which she
assumed assumed the role of Chmena. Ii was a
embroidery encircling the throat and faTt,,,I
down the front The silk robe fell open al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-27
Evening Wraps on Cors

fFoH Inc New York Sun
f'eo ana blue is serviceable combfna-
.-'i, ior evening wraps. A ful-length cloak
III oark blue brocade or silk and lined with
automobile RED satin Is particularly good:
50 also Is circular in navy blue cashmere
lineu with scarlet brocade. The craze for
chihon innings to wraps seems to have sub-
siueu' fur trimmings are essential upon most
opera and theater cloaks and in consider
, ing .nese 1t Is wise also to consider whether
~ ie woman Is likely to repair to such places
III the street car or carriage
A very large majority of theatarsoers
pc oiiHe the street cars almost exclusives
s; - just as bad taste to wear a con-
.o oPiouous ana particularly a delicateIy
nc - :. evening wrap under such conditions
lined frock ~ ueiiealely
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-27

Dackground with a cornice border of gold.
Inc pictures upon the wall should be choice
out not necessarily numerous Better n fine
print neatly framed than cheap painting
gaudily mounted.
Neat and Suitable Results.
In selecting furniture for any room 1t
should be borne in mind that heavy plushes
and tapestry upholsteries will be very un-
satisfactory for summer use, although with
dainty linen covers their ponderous frames
may be made to look comparatively neat
ana cool. Heavy upholsteries of that sort,
however, are great nests for dust and aS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-27
I 1OUSE=
TOLD
| lINTS

with the opening of the chestnut burrs.
| ihe cr1mSoning rise and fall of the mamie
'iie huSklng of the corn, the gathering of
| lhe great golden pumpkins, the touch of
frost in the air and the fruity. vtnous in
tangible Intoxicating aroma that fills the
lungs ana sends the warm blood tingling
'i'i'ush 'he veins as at no other season.
comes Halloween, that legacy of our pagan
forefathers
"ho can blame spirits-black, blue or
sraS-1or seeking once more their favorite
haunts or the fun-loving youth or roman
TIC maiden eager to embrace the opportu-
nifty of questioning these aerial visitors re-
gardlng the mysteries of the future?
Inc custom of observing the dav was
doubtless brought to America by the i'm
hisrah's from the British Isles, and in the
early days of this nation the celebration of
'his night was probably similar to that in
'Ne Hiother country But the rising gen.
s'"'ioh Oh young Americans are eminently
practical and altogether skeptical regard
tLs snosts ana fairies. so that the night as
observed now Is merely one Of frolic often
resulting in practical jokes carried too far
10 ne even funny. Bean throwing the snr
ffeptltlous ringing of door bells, the in |
nerVe-raspjng "tic-tac' the maIfvoIent |
lace OF an orgish jackie lantern pressed |
against the pane of some lone Widows ~
nervous maiden lady's dormitory, and even |
me wanton destruction of property. are all
100 frequently deemed the proper adiuncts
or the night in "Boyville" unless caImer
council prevails and the celebration is con
lucted at home under the maternal eve.
In preparing for the entertainment +ho
stage setting is of primal importance az
curse TIE parlor or even the dining roon,
'aoooeu' as the fun which wakes fast
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ABOVE the waist and crossed by band Of
plach velvet, ending under the collar in
were guiltless of decoration save The ba5
or swans down at the wrist A long cloak
loose quilted and silk lined made of dark
pophn and trimmed with high, farine fur
collar. was especially chic AL
Plated skirts seem destined for ,,,.
and winter wear, for some modifca lion 80
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sachets in FrOcks.
From Vogue.

Let me remind you that there is hard
~ ANYTHING which SO aids dainty toilet
DIS rant and elusive perfume This can
De easily obtained by making large saohets
~ ~ ne laid In ones frocks while they are
~, NJ III use, or, better still, sachet powder
a may ne used In the lining of the bodices
b bu also ABOUT the edge of skirts for
nouse"ear, which gives a most delightful
h tesui.. florai leaves for pertaining the
pain s. give fragrance to the skin for hours
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Where 1t wo,,a No. uJnuL

rVm the Chicago Tribune
tommy dear, did you try to mind the
soiuen rule IN your dealings with your play
mates at school today?"
ies m; TIL We had recess You can't
use 1t in foot ball Won know ira Lii IL
game deader'n door nall .--e