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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-09
Concerning Ornaments.
From Harper's Bazaar.

Concerning ornaments.
From Harpers Bazaar.
II one be still feeling way toward max
ing a parlor beautiful 1t is best to avoid al
together the purchase of ornaments"
Bric-a-brac means something little differ
ent. suggesting whims and fads. and the
picking up of pretty or interesting exam
pies here and there. But what l mean by
Ornaments are, for instance. the two
vases one buys to place on the mantel, be-
cause vases are supposed to be necessary
If one has two which are interesting in
themselves. well and good, but never two
vases for the sake of vases. If the young
housekeeper can do nothing else she can
at least do without. If she must buy, let
her, until she is quite certain. only buy
vases that will hold flowers. They come in
glass and pottery. She will always be safe
with these Or let her buy candlesticks
and keep them filled. They at least sug-
gest a purpose. With candlesticks and
vases filled with flowers, the simplest most
barren apartment may be made beautiful.
and nobody'S taste ever shocked. Nothing
in the way of a general rule for adding
touches to a parlor is more important
than this one Adirondack camps, seaside
cottages and summer homes in the noun
tains are made enchanting retreats by no
other expenditure of force and money. the
walls. of course. having been first ar
ranged. The walls everywhere must be at
tended to first.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-09
Irish Stew.

Cut up about two pounds of neck of NUT
ton (either the middle or the scrag end)
and trim off the superhuous fat Coat a
stewpan with some dripping and put in
two onions, cut into rather thick slices.
and the meat and fry without browning
for quarter of an hour; then remove the
meat and stir in a large tablespoonful of
flour. and when it is mixed with the fat in
the pan add about a pint of warm water
Let the sauce boil up. season it with black
pepper, salt and dust OF cayenne; replace
the meat, cover the stewpan and put it
into a moderately hot oven
Cut up some potatoes about two pounds
into quarters and two carrots two turnips
ard stick Of celery into rather large dice
shaped pieces, and after the stew has
cooked for an hour put in the vegeta bies
and let II simmer for another hour or
rather longer. according to the tempera-
ture of the oven. Dish up the meat in
circle. with the carrot and turnip in the
middle, and put the potatoes around the
dish. Add tablespoonful of finely minced
parsley to the sauce, let il boil up and
pour II over the meat and vegetables
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-09
LATE PARIS MODES
The Newest Ideas in Trosseaux
and Honeymoons.
SLEEVES ARE INCREASING IN Size
Pretty Trinkets High in Favor at
the Moment.
AT AN ENGLISH WEDDING

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
PARIS May g. 1900.
Weddings are quite numerous-amost as
numerous as the honeymoons that are be-
ing spent here. Thousands of provincials
will combine business with pleasure by
bringing their brides to Paris to see the
sights while they are inspecting the work
manlike exhibits of some business or pro-
fessional rival.
For engaged couples have noticed quite
a novel device for rings This consists of
three rings combined in one. A couple of
clasped hands seen at the side of the
ring a diamond set into the gold. which.
If drawn aside, will disclose the under ring,
on which are two enameled hearts and the
initials of the engaged ones else some
appropriate motto.
The trousseaux of some Of the young
women who are to be married little later
are being finished by the dressmakers of
the Rue de la Paix. Some of them are
shown in discreet selections to favored
friends and patrons of the house. For a
young countess to be, there Is a superb
evening gown of embroidered and pailletted
tulle, falling in princess drapery over
peculiar shade of pink chiffon. which is
draped over pink silk. About the decOl-
letage prevails rich draped arrangement
of embroidered tulle glistening with jeweled
paillettes a bunch of chenille on the cor
Sage is the center from which depends
long trailing decoration of chenille bands
that reach to the lower part of the dress.
The sleeves Of tulle are long and likewise
embroidered. At the shoulder they are
held in place by jewcled bands.
Dainty and Useful.
To combine daintiness with utility is not
an easy task. one of the most charming
walking gowns l have seen for many days
has been completed for provincial bride.
1t is of Powered muslin. made quite simple
with the upper part of the skirt laid in
stitched plaits which flow in open folds be-
low. The border of the skirt is ii novel ar
rangement Of crossed curves of black vel
vet ribbon. The bodice front consists of
loose plaits over piece of openwork lace,
above which comes a chemisette of plated
white silk. The girdle is one of the wide
draped ones and is of silk TO match the
chemisetto.
In the English colony here there is quite
craze for wearing on the long chains
about the neck small painted or photo
grtphed miniatures of favorite generals
now In South Africa. These portraits are
Set in gold in crystal lockets The three
most popular warriors seem to be Kitch-
ener, Roberts and Baden-Powell. possibly
because they are the best looking men in
the army.
The Miniature Fever.
French women have a less serious form
Of the miniature fever. Madame wears
suspended from her tiny jewcled chain
Handsomely mounted miniatures of her
dogs. These she parades quite proudly
and ostentatinusly as the English woman
faunts those of her favorite officers
Speaking of Gen Kitchener. who is fair
ly idolized Icy English women of all classes
. funny story was told me. Kitchener, be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-09
Orange Sponge.

Put pint packet Of orange jelly into a
basin and cover it with rather less than
the required quantity of hot water. When
1t has melted. add the juice of an orange
and squeeze of lemon Juice and put the
jelly In cool place until it is just begin
ming to set; then whisk 1t until 1t is quite
frothy. Add pinch of salt to the whites
of two eggs and beat them up to firm
froth; stir them into the half-set Jelly and
Whisk together until the mixture Is quite
spongy. Rinse a mold with water, fill 1t
with the orange sponge and leave 1t until
1t is set; turn 1t carefully out Of the mold
and scatter some very finely chopped or
grated lemon peel over it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-09

Melt four ounces of butter in basin and
stir into 1t by degrees a teacupful OF mo-
lasses. Add half a teaspoonful of mixed
spice. one teaspoonful of ground ginger,
one teaspoonful of carbonate Of soda and
teacupful Of warm milk. Sprinkle in suf-
ficient flour Stirring the ingredients all the
time) to bring the cake mixture to the con-
sistency of a thick batter. beat 1t well. add
two tablespoonfuls of split raisins which
have been lightly dredged with flour and
Tablespoonful Of chopped lemon peel, can
died. Butter a cake tin, dust 1t with flour,
pour in the mixture and bake it in mod
erately quick oven.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-09
Summer silks.

The desirability of India and China silk
for summer wear is not half understood.
When one buys a good quality 1t wears
excellently and is cooler than any other
fabric for either street or house gowns.
Every woman who values comfort in sum-
mer should have empire gown of India
silk to get into when she enters the house
hot and tired from walk ride. The pref
test mode of making is the tight front,
without darts, and vatican back. 1t
should be cut with a low, square neck that
may be edged with lace or filled in entirely.
as preferred. The sleeves should be loose
pulls. reaching only to the elbow. a gown
of this description made of black India
silk can be worn all summer without be-
coming shabby, and no woman who has
ever had one will allow summer to pass
without providing it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-09
Subxtitute for a Pocket.

Now that the ordinary pocket in ones
frock is either hopelessly absent or use
lessly placed one halls new bags to hang at
ones side or carry in ones hand with a
positive thrill of delight. The latest and
daintiest idea Is to have them made Of
suede, dyed to match the color OF the
frock you have on. and. with fine. long.
gold chains attached, to be worn twice
round ones wrist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-09
The Baby's Feet.


As soon as a baby is put into short
dresses he should wear stockings, not
socks, stockings long enough to cover the
entire leg; there may be no harm done in
wearing socks during the warm weather
but in climate as changeable as ours
there is certainly some risk; the extremi-
ties ought always to be kept warm, espe-
cially the feet. and there is no doubt that
severe colds are contracted in children
where the legs have not been properly COW
cred. The shoes should be of soft kid or
leather, and broad enough to give all the
toes free play; also carefully avoid getting
shoe that is too short; many adults are
great sufferers today and have deformities
OF the feet from having during their child
hood worn shoes that have been too short
Neither should children be allowed to wear
pointed toes; II Is shame to crowd the
little toes into 80 small space. light
flexible sole. soft leather, length and plenty
of breadth are the desirable qualities for
child's shoe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-09
Cleaning BrasswOrk.

Chased brass goods, such as are generally
known as Benares work. are easily cleaned
in this way: Wash in hot soap and water
and dry thoroughly. Cut lemon in half.
and with 1t rub the brass. When 1t looks
clean, rinse in warm water, dry and then
polish well with channels leather. Chased
work should never be cleaned with any
kind of poMder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-09

Nice patent leather makes the neatest OF
footgear but 1t requires care to keep 1t in
order. There is no better dressing for It
than very little salad oil. Before wear
ing a new pair of patent leather boots It
is expedient to well rub in a small quantity
of salad oil and then to polish with a soft
cloth. This is to prevent the leather from
cracking. as 1t sometimes does. Patent
leather should never be dried by the fire,
for heat has way Of causing the leather
to harden and crack.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-09
The Value of Onions.

Onions are invaluable for any ailment OF
the throat or chest. A little onion soup
taken just before going to bed Is very
soothing and healing; but II there is much
Inflammation poultice may be applied by
peeling and slicing several onions. frying
them in little lard, spreading on a cloth
and applying as hot as can be borne.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-09
EOuIards.

A novel mode of trimming the popular
new foulards which are more in evidence
every week, in place of the cloth bands
which were used on them earlier in the
season is in substituting canvas yelling.
The yelling usually matches the color in the
figured design and is covered with rows OF
stitching.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-09

models Is the use. so far as smart milli-
merry Is concerned of light. low-toned
straws and crino. Black especially black
lace and aigrette. enters into the compost
tlon of a fair number of new models. the
foundation being generally creamy white
or very pale tinted crino.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-09
Cromwell Dies, slippers.

Dress slippers Of both black and cream
white leather are made with the broad
Cromwell flaps rising in the instep. and the
whole fronts of the shoes are inlaid with
cabochon jewels. Black satin slippers with
gilt heels are another fancy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-09

The French have another type of sofa
made with deep petticoat of fringe to
cover its legs and with q wide square back
and arms. all upholstered. 1t is not so
large as the Chesterfield, yet large enough
to allow one to stretch out upon II AL
though it is meant as lounging chair for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-09
French solid Comfort.

to his demand for comfort. for in one of
them a man may read. smoke and doze to
his souls delight and his bodys content.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-09

When a camp is pitched, all garbage.
grease and scraps should be carefully col
lected and burned daily, This will do much
toward mitigating the ny nuisance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-09
>.s.a . thin layer of olives cut into small

Still another 10 made, Of tho whole-wheat
bread, cut into rounds and buttered Be
tween the slices lay a thin round of toma-
to, sailed and peppered and on this a layer
of grated cheese. Press close together. A
little mayonnaise may be added to the
dressing II desired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-09

Among the sandwiches which are de-
servedly popular with outing parties are
those made of cream cheese and olives On
thin slices of lightly buttered rye or white
bread, spread thick layer of cream cheese,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-09

each piece, for tie cake. If touched. is like
ly to soil delica&e gloves The cake 10
handed around, each Sus9t being given .
piece on q small china plate.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24
SOCIETY AND WOMEN.
DR.. CARROTS Lecture Tonight on
John Wilkes Booth.
The Opera Patience TO be Produced Mt Suf-
folk and Reproduced Here Collection
OF neutrality-suspicious. of the Conser,a-
tory of Music Personal Mention.

The lecture this evening in Ports
mouth on the Capture and Death OF j.
Wilkes Booth" by Rev DR.. II. Il. Car
rett. in the lecturc-room OF Court
Street Baptist Church, will be one of
great interest, owing to the Gect that
Booth was captured on the farm of DR..
CARROTS father. The personal touch
always gives additional interest, and
the lecture being given under the
auspices of the Portsmouth Chapter,
Daughters of the Confederacy, for the
benefit of the jefferson Davis monu-
ment fund in Richmond, will naturally
appeal to ali patriotic Virginians. The
Daughters hope for q fine audience.
THE OPERA "PATIENCE."
The opera Patience" which was so
successfully given at the Academy of
Music Wednesday, VIII be repeated in
Suffolk tonight ut the Grand Opera
House. The company has chartered u
special train to be run over the Norfolk
and Western railroad, leaving here at
o clock and returning at 1870 y. M.
1t will have special cars attached to
accommodate all those who wish to en-
joy pleasant evening and witness one
oL biloert & SulilVonS pretueSt operas.
To make this as near continuous per-
Torrance as possible. they have decided
to introduce Il few specialties between
the acts and during the play.
The indications point to Il consider
able attendance of Norfolk people, who
will take advantage of the low fare.
and arrangements have been made for
all cars Tat may be needed on the
special train.
The attendance at the matinee Wed
nesday afternoon at the Academy of
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24
WATT, RETTEw & CLAY.
The Sill Mattings
at So a roll.
re wonderfully cheap.

are wonderfully cheap.
And, this is all the more a
bargain, comiug asst does, be-
tore the season has fairly be-
gun.
These mattings are seamless,
double warp-very flexible
thlS seasons importation -
neat checks and stripes and
inlaid effects-red, blue, green
and white-4O yards to aroIl.
Instead of Sf1-S8, We will
cut any quantity you want.
Other Jap Matlings on up
to S25 4 roll.
China Mattings from 81 on
up to SIP a roll.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24
A Beautiful Blue Book.

The Baltimore and Ohio has just is
sued q beautiful little booklet in Royal
Blue" that gives one a longing to travel
over the system in the Royal Limit
ed" This famous train that is nowhere
excelled in luxurious and complete ac-
c. mmodations is shown as a two-page
colored frontis-piece. Following this are
fine views of the interior of the parlor.
dining and observation cars. and graft
flying letters of commentator of the
service from prominent people.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

Last week Thursday, what was prob
ably the longest and largest raft that
ever came through the canals was tow
cd by Harvey Bros tug w. w. Ora
ham. Captain John Darlington. from
North Carolina through the Dismal
Swamp Canal to Norfolk.
The raft consisted of - plats OF pill
ing. each plat 70 feet long, which with
the five feet space between ends would
give a total length of 4.l55 feet or about
FOUR ifths Of a mic. The timber was
secured by ID. Collins from along the
Perquimmans and Little rivers. and
was bound for New York via the in
land route to Charles 5 Beebe.
AT Norfolk the tug Hercules took the
raft in tow for her Northern destina-
ton 1t will so via Chesapeake bay
and Delaware and Raritan canal.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24
is a pins
and needles store"

A certain distressed haberdasher a
short time ago i'll his effort to "say
something bad" about us, sneeringly
referred to us in his adv, as "a pins
ami HcedleS Sf0re."
He didn't mean to praise us. Far
from it. But, he did!
Watts is pins and needles store
--and is the best in town, at that
1t is poor stick of store that
don't look after your little needles as
as carefully as it looks after your big
owls.
You'll find some just such in Nor
folk.
See what this "End-of.AbriI
Notion Sale lets you have for a
cent or two
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24
Special Bargains.

Before moving our place OF business
we offer all pianos and organs at spe-
cial prices; new and handsome instru-
ments. standard makes; also few nice
second hand pianos.
THE HUME MINOR co.
ap24-lt 2i0 Main ST.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24
MARINE NOTES.
AGROUND AND OFF IN THE FOG
4 BIG RAFT.

Sunday evening at 5 O'clock the blue
fisherman Emily p. Wright, Captain
Latham, from Old Point for Hatteras.
light, went aground about mile north
of Cape Henry and so remained
through the night. Yesterday morning
the schooner was still there, but at
about . o'clock in the morning Il dense
fog shut her from sight. Help for her
had been sent for and was on the way.
but the fog hung thick until nearer
noon, when it lifted few minutes. and
the little schooner was observed to
have floated and departed, leaving no
token She probably put off for the
open sea.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

The report of Mr.. John f. Wagner
Richmond ticket agent OF the Norfolk
and Western railroad, shows an in
crease last month in passenger traffic
OF Sl.Ol6.95 over the corresponding
month for 1892
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

Nobby flowing end four-in-hand
Scarfs in variety of rich colorinss Mt
RUDOLPH IL Wallace.
33S AlAin St
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

The Chesapeake and Ohio are hand
ling large consignments of rolling stock
from the car works at Huntington for
the Southern Pacific.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

For Constipation. Liver Troubles or Bill
iousnesss YOU are recommended to use the
celebrated Saratoga CathartA Water An
No" can drink for = cents at Holmes
Drug Store. 1872 Main St
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24
WEATHER REPORT.

Washington, April 23-Weather FORE
cast for Tuesday and Wednesday:
Virginia-Partly cloudy and possibly
showers Tuesday. Wednesday fair;
fresh northerly winds.
North Carolina-Showers Tuesday.
Wednesday fair; variable winds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

The Chesapeake and Ohio will handle
the Washington Fire Company OF Read
ing, "a, between Portsmouth and
Richmond on May 18th. The party COM
prises about eighty people.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

1t is reported that the deal by which
the Souther railway was to acquire
the Queen and Crescent railway from
Cincinnati to New Orleans and Shreve-
port. comprising 1.l42 miles of track
mas been completed. II this is correct
the Southern will rank about third
place in point OF mileage of the rail-
ways OF the United States
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24
Novel
Shirtingss

Exhibition of a fine assort-
nent. Extensive lines of
Madras, a fabric so thorough
~ slightly, comfortable and
wearable. 121a for good
things, 25 for better.
Possibly the towns best
collection, of 12H Shifting
PercaleS, is ours.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

Negligee Shirts in stylish patterns at
RUDOLPH * WALLACE.
333 Main ST.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

''Bettcr lete than never" 1t Is best.
however. to be never late about taking
Hoods Sarsanarilla 10 purify your blood.
Take IL now.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

Underwear in a variety of styles and
colorings al
RUDOLPH & WALLACE,
333 Aiakn s..
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24
At two cents

Safety Pins-ali sizes-ec card. -FN,
Patent Key Rings-2c each. iAlH
Collar Buttons-.c Il dozen. Is
Horn Comhs-2c each
Twillod Tapc-all widths-2c a roll
Dress Steels-2c Il bunch
shoe l.acers-good quality-2c a pair.
Fiat Corset !.acers-2c q pair.
Sewing Machine Ollie Il bottle.
Laundry Wax-2c each
Sewing Silk-2c Il spool i.
Needle Books-2c each. :
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

A fine Weber piano at bargain.
THE HUME MINOR CO..
ap24-1t 2i0 Main St.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24
CALENDAR.
Sun rises, 5:17 o. M; sets, GAO p. NJ
TIDES.

TIDES.
Norfolk-High water, 4:33 n. m. and
BOB p. M; low water. 10:45 a. m. and
11:20 p. m.
Old Point-High water. 4:12 n nj. and
4:42p. m; low water, 1924 a. IN. and
II 100 D. m.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24
4 VI USESi I2NTS-
OPERA PATIENCE.
WEDNESDAY. APRIL 25TH.

There will he 4 special matinee at the
Academy OF Music WEDNESDAY ut 2
O'Clock by Norfolk's best local talent the
hour being changed from 30 to , D. m
for the benefit OF the school children who
may wish 10 attend Prices of admissions
Adults 800. 5000. 5Oc) OF the house
ap22-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24
TEMPERATURE. RAINFALL AND
HUMIDITY.

<hPII II ISVV.
Maximum temperature ............. 70
Minimum temperature .........-.... IS
Normal temperature ............... SO
Departure from normal plus {
Departure from normal since jan
Rainfall in past "a hours ..... %
Rainfall since first of month. 40
Mean relative humidity ............ 90
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24
RAILROAD NOTES.
DISAPPROvE or sUIT-souTH-
ERN'S NEW PURCHASE.

EkN'S NEW PURCHASE.
a number OF the sub-contractors
mentioned in the suit of the James p
Mcdonald Construction Company
against the Seaboard and Roanoke and
Raleigh and CASTOR Companies for
1914, 1881. have repudiatcd the suit, so
lar as thew are concerned. They stated
10 the authorities of the Seaboard Air
Lihe mat they have no sympathy With
'He SUIT In any way, and are perfectly
content to look to the Carolina Con-
struction Company for payment stat
ing at the same time that the Carolina
construction Company has always
dealt fairly and squarely with them.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24
Watt,RetteW&CIay.
THE
Joseph Brown
STORE
Activity

was characteristic Of yester-
days business. Dress Goods
moved freely and won first
distinction. 1t is apparent to
us, that you think the right
things are here. Your buying
50 proves. If in search of a
Spring Suit, to-day will be an
opportune time to inspect the
materials.
We believe it will be mutu-
ally profitable, if our showings
are seen.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24
At one cent

Adamatinc Dress Fins-lc n paper
Mourning Fins &c box.
English Hair Pins papers for 1c,
Patent Hooks and E.yes--ic a card.
aluminium Thimbles--lc each
Non-twlsting Tape-lc Il piece.
Linen Bobhin-al widL,s--lc piece.
Eodkins-blue steel for IL.
Needies-21 to papcI,-lc Il paper.