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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-24

the narrow back silk braid. opened over
an accordion plated arrangement of silk
that formed 4 very rudimentary puff. In
Ger the silk Were arranged rows of the
black silk braid. so that it was trimmed
above and below by rows of braid.
One of the most startling evening dresses
seen behind or before the footlights has
just been completed for one of the actresses
at the Naudevilles- 1t is of white tulle
spotted with black. the tunic made with
many tiny plaits being edged with mar
70" ruchIhs- Inc underskirt, made to flare
about the edge by the use of MANY tiny
piaits on Its surface, was bordered with a
band of the ruching. The bodice was chi
very low and draped with a scarf of rose
coiored mousseline de sole, draped at the
size 10 rall over the bodice to the waist.
Where II was caught by a loose knot From
the wais, the scarf fell TO the bottom of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-24
Gorgeous Gowns Recently Worn BY
French Actresses.
THEY SLY SKIRTS Will Be SHORTER
New Ideas for Theater and Other
Dressy Waists.
CANVASAND CHANTILLYLACE
speclu Correspondence of The Evening star.

Speciu Correspondence of The Evening star.
PARIS. March TO- 1900.
Some very pretty gowns are seen on the
actresses in Les Fourchambault'' at the
Odeon. One Of these, a very dainty, girl
Ssh costume of fine white muslin IS worn
II the first act. 1t is trimmed with bands
o. lace insertion set between rows of tucils.
the pointed yoke consisting of bands Of in
sertion and tucks and draped with a tichu
of tucked and lacc-trimmed musiiu a
ceinture Of rose-coiGred satin, finished with
fluffy looking choux of Inousse,ine de sole,
encircles the waist. The sleeves are long
and of alternate stripes of embroidery and
tUcks. a little nounce of lace instead of the
usual pointed piece almost covering the
hand.
Another was of dark blue velvet trimmed
on the short bolero with black silk galloons
Beneath the jacket vest of gathered white
mousseline Dc sole was seen, held in place
by a very broad sash girdle of black crepe
de chine edged with fringe. The high collar
of white mousselne de sole was given quite
a pretty effect by butterfly bows Of white
The edge of the bolero shaped into rounded
divisions at the sides was edged with q
narrow fril Of the doubled rnousseline de
sole.
very original garment worn in another
act Of blue IN a different shade and of
the softest cloth, that the long open
fo.ds into which the skirt was arranged fell
gracefully and naturally to show the mar
row platts in which the skirt was laid I'M
derneath. The skirt trimmed with a
guirnpe that formed an openwork pattern
resembling embroidery. the band of guiInpe
being only four or five inches wide. The
pointed bodice was cut with a rounded vest
Of heavy lace and a collar of the same over
white satin. The buttons were of gold a
scant row of them closing the bodice front
Over the heads of the sleeves were the
tiniest of epaulets of cloth trimmed with
gimp. the sleeves being otherwise quite
plain With the gown was worn a dainty
hat of black and blue silk. trimmed with
very fragile looking roses AS all these
gowns were made for the production by the
great artists in dress. there is no DOUBT
that they mirror the present tendency of
fashion, the cXtrem me of pats suggest
Ing that we may have the plated skirt with
us longer than We thought.
Novel sleeve Effects
On one Of the stage gowns | noticed novel
sleeves. They wer- fitted over the arm
with comparative snrgness and were trim
med on the iaring cuff over the arm vii n
narrow back silk bands. A fiaring piece
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-24
Baked Herrinxs,

Ffllet some fresh behring's. sprinkle them
with few drops of lemon Juice and brush
them over with some melted dripping; then
cover them thickly with fine Drowned
bread crumbs which have been mixed with
some chopped parsley and seasoned with
salt. black pepper and a little nutmeg.
Coat a white china baking dish lightly with
dripping, place the fillets in it and let them
cook in a well-heated oven for from twenty
to thirty minutes. The behring's should be
served in the dish in which they are cooked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-24
sible with the use of Chantilly lace and
hand embroidery. >N
CATHERINE TALBOT
n on 81 HOLD HINTS

The practical housekeeper Of today who
has number of fine pictures to hang saves
time and trouble and secures better results
by calling in the practical picture hanger
This man has come to be a necessary ad-
1unct OF all well-regulated art establish
ments. His ability to sound a wall or drive
nall Nth precision Is but minor feature
OF his calling. The day has passed when
pictures are hung by rule and method, just
SO many feet from the floor, and each eoui-
distant from its neighbor. Picture hanging
nowadays is an art that requires judicious
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-24
Try Layer Pudding.

Make light suet crust. roll it out thin
and cut it in rounds the size of a cake tin
In which, later. the pudding will be boiled.
Place round Of paste at the bottom of the
tin and strip round the sides, wetting the
edges to make them adhere. Spread layer
OF raspberry jam over the bottom crust
and then cover with a round of paste; now
other layer Of paste, and SO on until the
dish Is full, using as many different Jams
as possible. Boil for two hours and a halt
and turn out to serve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-24

killing societies. who think that woman is
dfscardng bird trimming, for there are
about eight of the feathered creatures upon
the gown. Butterflies as ornaments we
have had. but the use of birds is a novelty
which cannot hope to win very great APP
proval in thoughtful society. for the
slaughter Of b rds incident upon their adop-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-24
Useful Kitchen Table.

A clever housewife has devised a kitchen
table which is MOST serviceable, especially
in a small room. She had a carpenter
make a second top for the ordinary table
and had it fitted on to that with hinges at
the back. This top shuts down tightly over
the table and is used for the daily service,
but when bread or pastry is to be made II
Is raised and a fresh pine surface, never
used for anything else, Is ready.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-24

tlon as dress trimmings would speedily
lead to their extinction
Lent. of course. has brought the festiyi-
ties OF the smart set to a temporary close.
A great many of the fashionable folk are,
OF course, away in the south. At Monte
Carlo | hear that smart little dinners are
very much in vogue. followed by cards.
where good deal of gambling is done in a
quiet way and In circles in which one would
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-24

skirt. one loose knot alone breaking the
monotony of the line. The sleeves consist
ed of loose bands of the mousseline de sole
falling loosely over the arm. On the cor
sage. poised to appear as if fiuttering to
the ground, and scattered over the skirt
front Were real stuffed swallows orna-
ments that would cause a severe shock to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-24

hardly dare speak Of gloves. A very ex-
pensive and conservative shop has this tale
told on it. A customer went in not long ago
with a pair of gray suede gloves which
were split, and in explanation said she had
worn them half a dozen times only The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-24

in the shops. The fact is that only a good
quahty OF lace made up by good maker
Is worth having, and these are costly sim
pie as they may look. A very handsome
one of coarse lace was mfde with a f3ne
tucked vest of pale blue chiffon. The lower
h h OF the sleeves, fiarins out from the
elbow, were of alternate rows of chirfnn
plating and insertion. On some Of the lace
bous"s are square tabs of lace falling from,
below the girdle in basque fashion. Black
Nt bands are not very often seen on the
blouscs Of latest make but one az nr,r,
reese SILK laid in tiny tucks was an excon-
ton. the rows Of the velvet alternatine
with the rows of tucks
canvas is a very popular material for
spring gowns charming effects being nos
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07
..oh, How Hapny Am.

HOW HAPPY l AN to be able to
say that | am free from pain after FIVE
years of severe suffering from neuralgia.
writes Mrs Archie Young, 1877 Oaks
avenue. West Superior. Wis. II am so
thankful to be able to say that your Is
Drops is the best medicine | ever got in
my life. When | received il from you
last November. used some of il right
away The first dose helped me- Ii is
impossible to explain how was suffering
from neuralgia. | thought no one could
get worse and that death would soon
come. was very weak and hardly
thought | could live to see my husband
come back from his daily labor. Now
can say that | am free from pain. my
cheeks are red, my appetite is good .and
| sleep we'll all night Many OF nv
friends are surprised and say they will
send for some . Drops" Sample bot
ties of this wonderful remedy PIE, large
bottles. containing 800 doses, S1.O0. For
information write Swanson Rheumatic
Cure Co.. l64 e. Lake street. Chicago.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07
CRY OF THE HOSTESS.

Oh, am weary, heart and hand,
And warped and worn and strained,
So tired of entertaining and
OF being entertained!
SO Frustrated in my weighted soul
With dinners, lunches. teas,
I'd build a house at the north pole
To get away from these.
And with what joy la waltz about
In hourly glowing glee
II no one came to ask me out
Or ever called on me.
Oh, what delight to sit and gaze
Over the wastes of snow
Quite sure no form would cross the
space
Either of friend or foe.
rearing no woman, man nor child,
Nor even the postmans ring,
The cards and invitations piled
That he is sure to bring.
Yea, could pay my calls and see
My list quite clear again,
My score wiped out, my tablet free,
My mind at ease ali, then
I'd ask of fate, with grateful tears,
This dearest blessing shown
For the remainder of my years
Just 20 be let alone. Life
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07
FANNY PETTIGREW

Pretty Fanny Pettigrew!
Her imagination
Colored life so fresh and new
1t was desolation
From her side away to be
While you'd reckon One, two, three!
Such merry step she had,
Such a ringing laughter,
But to hear her made you glad,
Drew your own step after.
Fifty laddies still were bent
Just the way Miss Fanny went.
All among the fifty gJes
This lad to the shrine;
Laughs to see in kneeling rows
Rivals forty-nine.
Goddess. mercy!" while they pray,
kiss me. honey" wins the day
Arthur Gill in Century.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07
what Do the Children nrlnsa

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have
yon tried the new food drink called
GkAlN-O? II is delicious and nouri sh-
ing and takes the place of coffee. The
more Gratn-0 you give the children the
more more health you distribute through their
s systems' Grain-O is made of pure grains,
NY nu Mneh properly prepared tastes like
and zoe. Ssi ~ Aoo
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07
Try Grain-O. Try Grain-O.

Ask your Grocer to-day to show YOU
package of GRAlN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee. The
children may drink it without injury as
wen as the adult. All who try it like IL.
GRAlN-O has that rich seal brown of
grains, and the most delicate stomach re-
celves it without distress. u the price Of
coffee. 15c and 25c per package. Sold
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07
Libby. MCNEIL 4 Libby

Housekeepers frequently feel the need
of luncheon meats which are either ready
to serve or can be prepared for the table
at a moments notice. Such need is
abundantly supplied in the superior meats
put up by the old reliable house of Libby,
Mcneil & Libby, Chicago, one of whose
specialties is advertised in another col
umn of this paper, and their booklet,
How to Make Good Things to Eat is
offered free on application.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07
Electricity in Capsules

Is made from cheap chemicals, and when
added to a certain quantity of water will
furnish electricity enough to light house
or drive an automobiles But this is NOTHING
compared to the Strengthening power con.
tanned IN a bottle of Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. 1t cures indigestion, dyspepsia,
blilonsness, liver and kidney troubles.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07

The California Cured Fruit associ2-
ton is making final attempt to con-
troll the prune crop this season. A
last appeal has been sent out to grow
ers in the shape of an address suggest
ing that the packers modify their con-
tracts.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07
Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot Ease

A powder to shake into your shoes 1t rests
the feet. Cures Corns. Bunions, Swollen,
Sore, Hot Callous Aching, Sweating feet
and lnsrowiug Nails. Aliens Foot Ease
makes new or tight shoes easy. Sold by all
druggists aud shoe stores, 25c Sample
mailed FREE Address Allen S. Olmsted,
lie Roy, N. Y.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07

Frank Cameron, of Chicago, SHOT in
a duel by Thomas 0'Neil, his partner
in the diamond brokerage business.
expired of his wounds.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07
Do Your Feet Ache and Burnr

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. Cures
Corns. Bunions, Swollen, Hot and Sweat
ing Feet At all druggists and shoe
stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Adj
dress Allen s. Olmsted. Leroy, n. Y.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07
Lanes Family rledicine

Moves the bowels each day In order to be
healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick headache.
Price ~ and Soc
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07

Attending physicians say Mrs. Glad
stone is not paralyzed, but that her
state is merely the result of extreme
weakness.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07

Piso's Cure is The best IN cdicine we ever
used for all affections of the throat and
lungs. -WM. o. ENDsLEY, vanburen, Ind,
Feb 10, 1900.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07

The College of Physicians and Surg
cons of Chicago decided to refuse rec
ignition to athletics and no longer to
give official sanction TO the college
football team.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07

Chicago will be the main head
quarters of the republican congress
sional campaign committee.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07

The United Presbyterian conference
at Chicago adjourned yesterday. The
next conference will be at Des Moines.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07

Mrs. Winslow's SooTHINe SYRUP for children
teething softens the gums. reduces inflamma-
tion, allays pain, cures wind collie 25c, a bottle.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price Is cents.

A family was shot near Anoka by
unknown parties. One is dead and
three others are dying.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07

Judge John P. Rea is dead at Min
neapolis, aged 60.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07

A Dubuque priest claims that Arch
bishop Keane has been appointed TO
that diocese.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07

Thieves stole $4,000 from the express
office at Miles City, Mont.
AID Foreign.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07

The United States transport Han
cock, with the Philippine commission
ON board, has arrived at Hong Kong.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07

Col. John H. Stevens, ''the father
of Minneapolis, is dead.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07
TIME.

The ravens hue
From tresses flies,
Crows feet alight
About the eyes.
Detroit Journal.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07

II you want a special inside price on
binder Irvine, either Sisal, Standard or Man
LA, cut this notice out and mail to Sears,
Roebuck & Co. Binder Irvine Depart.
ment), Chicago, stating about how much
Irvine you will require and how soon you will
want 1t, and they will save you money by
quoting you price that will either secure
your order or compel the party who supplies
you to sell to you at a lower price than he
otherwise would.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07

Admiral Ahmed says America has
no superior in shipbuilding facilities
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07

AT San Francisco a case said to be
bubonic plague was discovered.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07
Carter's Ink Is Used ExcIu.iva,.

Dy the schools of New York Rosion lu
many other places, and they won't u.s.. 4, ,
other.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07

A man hunt with bloodhounds at
Suffolk, Va, was an unqualified
success.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07

A house at Chiffon, Wis, was wreck
ed by dynamite, killing six persons.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-06-07

President Mckinley will speak at the
reunion of iron brigade in Chicago.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-25

patch above the waterline measuring some
20 teet by go feet. This mighty mass was
mined and charged with 800. 600 pounds IL
the explosive known as "raek-a-rock."
when the same child, now a young lady
OF twelve, was called upon again to press
the button. The rock disappeared from
sight and a towering crest OF water climb
ed 200 feet into the skies.
Proceeding to examine into the eircum-
stances that attend the defamation Of a
typical explosive of the modern type. as.
for instance. nitro glycerine. we may re-
sort to simple language and homely Illus
tration.- Nitro-glycerine is built up-stabiy
enough and until violently shaken-of in
fnitessimal bricks or molecules. possibly
measuring no more than the twenty-five
millionth of an inch, each Of which consists
OF four elements locked together in deh-
mite proportions and structure Far
handling will not disorganize this mass,
but II subjected to a smart conclusion the
disruptive effect Of the redistribution OF
matter and evolution of heated gas is ter
rife. and its peculiar power TO strike
downward''-that is, to tear UP pavement
or whatever IL may rest on-is simply told,
II A little heap OF gunpowder is placed on
a slab OF wood or stone covering a space
OF four inches. it has above IL column of
atmosphere Weighing no less than two
hundredweight. Then. when the powder is
fired. the rush Of gas being. as we have
seen comparatively speaking. deliberate,
simply lifts the yielding air. II, however.
dynamite or gun lotion be substituted for
the powder its generation Of gas is so In
tensely rapid that 1t cannot lift the air in
the time, and Simply rends the slab in
stead.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-25
You Cannot oon Kidneys Are Oa Order.

Tie most important organs in the hu-
man body are the kidneys.
They remove all the waste aGd poison
from the system. They are the natural
alters of the body and Just as sure as
water is curer and clearer after ii has
passed through a Filter, so is the human
system pGrer so is the blood richer and
more rosy when the kidneys are properly
performing their functions. You may feel
as though you have no kidney or bladder
trouble 1t is best 10 be on the safe side.
Find out whether your father or mother
had kidney trouble. and If so. be on your
guard. for no disease follows from genera
ton to generation like kidney disease
When your kidneys are not doing their
work. some Of the symptoms which prove
Il to you are pain or dull ache in the back
plenty Of ambition. but no strength, sedi-
ment in the urine after standing twenty
four hours. scanty supply with scalding
irritation in passing IT, may be obliged to
go often during the day and to get UP
many times during the night. catarrh of
the bladder gravel, excess OF uric acid,
YOU may feel as though you have heart
trouble. Rheumatism, bloa,ing, dark cir
cles under the eyes. weak stomach. poor
digestion are unmistaksble evidence that
your kidneys need immediate attention.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-25
A BIC BREWERY SALE.
The National Capital Company I
Pass Into New Hands

The National Capital Company to
Pass Into New Hands.
The National Capit5I Brewing Company,
one OF the largest Ereweries in the Dis
trict, is to pass out of the control of
Messrs. Albert Carry and Robert Portner.
the present chief stockholders. as was an
nounced in The Times yesterday. Large
New York brewing interests have made
the present control an offer for their in
terests and It has been accepted, subject
only TO a few minor details which /; is said
cannot prevent the transfer. Mr.. Carry
returned from New York few DAYS ago.
after having completed the deal for him
self and Mr.. Portner.
There is a disposition to withhold the
details of the sale as yet. and il was not
disclosed yesterday who the New York
parties making the purchase are. or what
price they are to pay Messrs. Carry and
Portner. IL may be stated on excellent
authority, however, that MIR. Carry will
continue to manage the concern for some
time in the future for the new owners.
Later IL is his intention TO retire from
business. The brewery VIII be continued
with the same force as heretofore.
The National Capital Company is a stock
corporation. II has been organized in its
present form since 1890. Mr.. Carry has
been president and manager since its for
nation. Mr.. Portner is vice president.
The combined holdings of stock Of these
two in the company are more than three
fourths OF the entire capitalization.
The company has been most successful
since its formation. It has paid Ill per
cent dividends, or more than 10 per cent
per annum. The stock has always com
manded a high price in the market and il
is supposed that the amount paid by the
new people is in excess OF $3.50 per share,
.he present market price.