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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15

Mr. and Mrs. George Westinghouse
spent a part Of last week at their Pitts
burg home, giving two dinners In honor
of Miss Violet Brocklebank Of England
who is again their guest and accepting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15
Dainty China, Rich Gut GLASS,
Artistic Lamps, Imported Baskets
and rIodern HOusefurmisf1ings

AS displayed enlarged fifth floor departments afford
usual select and practical Christmas
gifts Buying do large quantities direct from the best
and domestic enables offer the latest styles the lowest
possible prices We those doubt what to
the newly enlarged and recased stocks be
fifth floor departments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15

Mrs. Converse has returned to town after
an absence Of nearly six months and will
be with her sister, Miss Jenkins, at 2142
street, for the winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15
Table No. 4.

Here can be found dainti decorated bits OF China including
Cream Pitchers Sugar Bowls Hair Receivers Egg Holders
sticks Muads Water Pitchers Salads Cake Plates Bread
ter Plates Tea Plates Cups and Saucers Musac Sauer
Bonbon Boxes Sailed Almond Dishes Pin
lars ce sos Pots Burnt Match Holders Teapot Ties Hanging
Match Safes Shaving Mugs Sugar Shakers Imported Stems Mugs
wells, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15

Mrs. Higginson, wife of Commander Hig'
ginso, and Mrs. Pendleton, wife Of Capt
Pendleton, u. S. NJ. c., will receive the
guests at the officers dance at the navy
yard, Friday evening next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15

Miss Roosevelt has gone to New York and
will be absent until Wednesday night.
She will be present at the wedding today
of Miss Metcalf and Mr. Pruyn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15

Senator and Mrs Alger's guests at din
ner last night We're: Senator Frye. Sen
ator Allison, Senator Hale, Senator and
Mrs. Wetmore Senator and Mrs. Spooner,
Senator and Mrs. Foraker, Mrs. Richardson
Clover, Mrs. Matthews, Miss Poe. Last
Saturday night Senator and Mrs. Alger en-
tertained at dinner Senator Burrows, Mr.
VIM. Alden Smith and wife, Mr.. JOS. w.
Fordney, Mr.. and Mrs Roswell P. Bishop,
Col and Mrs Geo. A. Loud, Mr.. Alfred
Lucking, Mr. and Mrs. Henry McMorran,
Mr. Chas. E. Townsend, Mr.. and Mrs
OIin H. Young and Maj. Watkins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15
Haviland China
Dinner Set SDeciag.

We have just received shipment
of daintily decorated Haviland
China Dinner Sets, in three choice
patterns, which we offer at
$4,000 per Ioo-piece set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15

Miss Mildred Carlisle, who was in Pitts
burg last week, was given a luncheon at
the golf club, sharing the lonors with
her hostess, Mrs. A. p. Burgwin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Wadsworth have
returned to their Massachusetts, avenue
home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15

Miss Elsa Schwarz Of Brooklyn IS visiting
her brother. Otto Schwarz, at 342 18th
street southeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15

Miss Blunt of Massachusetts, avenue gave
a luncheon today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15

The Dental Association will give BAN
quet tonight at Rauscher's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15

Mr. and Mrs Waller Denegre will spend
this winter on their Louisiana estate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15

Mercerized Damask Portieres, in rich designs.
Sic. 80 pair. Value. $22.oo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15

Rep Portieres, in rich MORE effects. with ap
pliqued borders.
$500 a pair. Value, $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15

The Italian charge d affaires and Counties:
Cellere had a dinner company last night
where there were present the assistant
secretary of state and Mrs LOOMS, Mr.
and Mrs. A. p. Gardner, Mr.. and Mrs
Boardman, Miss May Williams, Counties:
Antonelli, Mr.. Theodore Hansen and Mr.
Charles Wauters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15

Two-toned Portieres. with corded edses-yery eff
fectiye.
SII.oo pair. Value, ST. 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15

A surprise party was given to Miss Flor
ence Mcdonald at her residence, go Sheri-
dan street northwest. Among those pres
ent were the Misses Barbara Benchart. Nell
lie Anderson. Mary Lieb. Edner Rjdeway,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15

Cut Velvet Portieres. in feurde lis designs-very
handsome.
$500 a pair. Value, S22.5o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15

Mereerized Fabric Portieres, with handsome vel
vet borders; 10 pairs In all.
$1,000 a pair. Value, $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15

DR.. W. I. Robey Of the board of pension
appeals. Interior Department, left for Nortl
Carolina Monday, accompanied by his bes
man. DIR. George III. Townsend. and will b.
married Wednesday, December 16. Hi
bride-elect is Miss Ruth B. Wilson of Cap
Charles. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15

The invitations for the children's party
at the White Mouse. December 20. were sent
out yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15
Xmas Toilet Sets.

$500 per set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15

Mr. Robert A. Phillips and family have
come in from their country seat, North Ar
lington. Va. and are located for the winter
at 1915 @ street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-15

Dutch tea will be held under the aus
pices Of the Parish Aid Society Of the Pro
Cathedral Church Of the Ascension tomor
row and Thursday, December 16 and II
afternoons and evenings, at the residenc,
OF Mrs. Clement Brown, 1440 M stree
northwest.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-08
INDIANS TRIED TA5Asco.

Buffalo Bill, who is going to put up a
big hotel in the west, says that one day
in New York he entertained two In.
dian chiefs at dinner in the Hoffman
House cafe.
There was a little bottle of tabasco
S \ ce on the table, and the first chief
covered his oysters with it, as though
it had been catsup. Then he swallowed
an oyster, going through strange con-
tortions in the act, though he was too
polite to make any cutlery. His air,
though, became sad, and big tears
coursed down his cheeks.
why, brother, do you weep?" the
other chief asked, sympathetically.
81 am thinking" said the first, ''of
my son, Gray Wolf, who was slain in
battle"
"Ah," murmured the second chief,
and he, too, covered his oyster plenti-
fully with the fiery sauce, then swal-
lowed one. He, too, in moment, was
shedding tears.
His friend said gravely:
''Why do you weep, brother?"
Il weep" was the retort, because
am sorry that you were not slain in
that battle you spoke of, along with
your son."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-08

Sure thing" agreed the discons
late lover, ''but that amt the worst.
bought her a diamond ring just befo
the showdown-on the installme
plan-and she won't give up the riT
She says 1 gave it 10 her and she
tends to keep it. I'd only paid thr
weeks on IT," and the young m
sighed heavily.
Here am" he continued, work
avoid his fellows and practice the me-
rigid economy. One morning Pc
asked him how he was getting alo
with the diamond, and was surpris
to see him smile quite brightly.
Gust one more pay day and I'm
of the thing" he said.
Then come to the dance Saturd
night" urged Pete. "Its about til
you quit this foolishness. There's s
ing TO be a great crowd there, a
there's a girl l want you to see
peach"
So Sigmund went to the dance a
met the peach" and from that til
there was a marked Improvement
his manner. BY the next pay day
was clear of debt to the diamond N
chant and life seemed rosy once mo
One evening, about four weeks aft
the day Of freedom, Pete came ir
Sigmund's room at the boarding hou
and gave him a small package and
letter, which he said had come by I
morning mail. Sigmund opened L
letter first, read it and gave a who,
of JOY.
What is it?" asked Pete.
Sigmund handed him the letter, al
I he read as follows:
Dear Friend hope you are we
/ am sending back the ring. ] am {
ing to be married on Tuesday to n
Billings, and he says to give you /
compliments and tell you he can
me out in jewelry and anything ell:
If you feel like coming to the weddil
/ give you an invite. Your truly,
Bessie Cassidy"
"Ain't that luckl" exclaimed Pet
Say, Sig, you ought to be able to 81
that for fifty bucks, anyway"
Sigmund blushed. Il don't believe
want to sell it," he said hesitatingl
1--we got other use for it."
Pete looked at him long and earnes
" and at last turned away with an a
: of disgust.
Its no USE" he said. Some Peep
never vii learn anything. But "
mayn't be so lucky th4s time. "-Cf
cago News.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-08

France! To congress! To the French
fleet! To Gen. Washington and 10 the
American army! To the independence
of America! To the alliance of France
and America, and may it never be
broken! To the minister Of France
near congress! To VI. Franklin, min
lister of America at the court of
France! To the friendship of France
and liberty To commerce, arts and
agriculture! To NJ. d'Orvilliers and
all the army To NJ. lie Comte d'Esta-
ing and all the officers of the French
squadron which is in the harbor of
Boston! To the president of the coun-
Gil and to all Americans here present!
To Monseigneur the duke of Charities
to Marie Antoinette, TO NJ. de Chat.
fault! To NJ. de Lafayette! To the
American sailors and ships! To all the
women and maidens who have lost
their husbands and sweethearts in the
good cause! To NJ. the duke of Choi
seul! To NJ. de Sartine, to NJ. de Maur
epas!"
On the eve of the st. Louis exposi
ton, in which France is preparing tc
take so brilliant a part, it is not unin
teresting to recall this vibrating toast
1t may inspire those who go there next
year.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-08
AN osLIGINe SERVANT.

Miss Clara Barton, the president OF
the American Red Cross, visited Phil
adelphia recently, and, at luncheon
that was given in her honor, she de-
scribed a green servant she had once
employed.
This girl" said Miss Barton,
came to me as a cook, but she could
cook nothing. Her ignorance was in
credible. She couldn't boil an egg.
Il ordered soft boiled eggs one
morning, and they came in as hard as
bullets. Mary, told you to have
these eggs soft l said.
co. L know they're very tough and
hard, ma'am,' Mary returned, and yet
boiled 'em an hour, for all. I'll put
'em on again and boil EN- two hours
tho-yes, or even three-for I'll be
bound to get 'em nice and tender fol
We yet"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-08
FLAMES SWEEP RACINE FAcTo-
RIEs AND WAREHOUSES
ESTIMATED LOSS $4,000
Milwaukee Asked to Send Help, but
Request Is ReeaIIed-5oat Plant in
Ashes-case PIow Works and
Threshing Machine Plant Suffer-
Partly Insured.

Racine, Wis, June AT noon Sun
day fire broke out In the buildings Of
the Racine Boat Manufacturing COM
pany and in an hour property valued
at 1876, 900 had been destroyed. The
flames swept over a district two
blocks square and city officials fearing
that the flames would be carried to
the buildings of the Case Plow works
requested aid from Milwaukee and
Kenosha, but later countermanded the
requests as the local fire department
of 21 men had the fire under control,
but not until the Doat works, Case
Threshing Machine company's ware
house, with 200 separators and en-
gines; the Standard Oil company's
warehouse, with 10000 gallons of nap
tina; Case plow works warehouse, con-
tanning a large number of cultivators
and plows, lumber yards and freight
cars had been destroyed.
Have Narrow Escape.
Nels Nelson, engineer at the boat
works, was cleaning the engine boiler
and knew nothing of the fire until
hearing the cracking of the flames
and thinking there was a storm
crawled from the boiler to find the
building in flames. He ran to the
river and jumping in was picked up by
men in a boat. Two other men were
working about the factory and for a
time it was feared that they had per.
ished.
At the time of the fire there was a
gale blowing from the northeast and
the flames were carried from the boat
works TO the Standard Oil company's
warehouse and then to the Case ware
houses and to lumber yards beyond. A
lumber yard two blocks distant was
set afire by burning embers carried by
the gale.
Many Boats Destroyed.
Whether the boat works will be re-
built cannot be learned as Walter
Reynolds and August Frank, the own
ers. are out Of the city. The company
employed 200 men, all of whom lost
their tools. Not a paper was saved
and 200 launches, rowboats, designs,
drawings and models were destroyed.
Luckily there were no large boats
being built at this time. Howard
Moors of Chicago had ordered a $780,
900 yacht and it had been shipped a
few days ago. The designs for j. w.
Gates, the Chicago millionaire, $780,
900 yacht were destroyed.
The boat company's loss is $150,0OO,
with S10O.O insurance; Case Thresh-
ing Machine company loss $15O,OOO,
fully covered by insurance; Standard
Oil company $4,000, no insurance;
Case pillow works loss $4,000, insured;
lumber yards freight cars and other
building $4,000, partly insured.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-08
GIFTS FOR TIN WEDDINGS.
Many Queer Articles Are Fashioned
These Times for Such Occasions.

Many Queer Articles Are : asnlonee
These Times for Such Occasions.
In these days one need not be at
loss TO find appropriate articles to
present TO friends on the occasion OF
a tin wedding-the tenth anniversary
of the ceremony that reduced a loving
couple to one individuality. Formerly
people had TO confine their choice o.
gifts TO tin articles of a practical
nature-tubs, pans, coffee pots, etc,
meant for actual use. But now
gorgeous bouquet of tin flowers may
be had or a fancy tin hamper for
candy, perhaps an elaborate tin belt
for the woman or a garlanded tin
punch bowl or cigar jar for the man.
The tin bouquets are facsimiles Of
tie genuine flowers so far as shape
goes and are brightly FURNISHED tin.
Baby go-carts in miniature, with cano-
DIV, afghan and lace trimmings com
plete, are among the gifts; so are
handsome tin scrap baskets, imposing
looking vases, fern dishes and cabinet
ornaments. All are destined to be
kept by the wedding pair until the
novelty of possession wanes and then
to find their way TO the junk dealers.
Among the nonsense gifts are we'll
fitting mems collars with buttonholes
and bindings in place, tin boots, tall
stiff-crowned hats, memoranda books
and wallets; also tin walking sticks.
TIN watches with chains and seals and
elaborate ornaments and tiaras for the
hair in imitation of the jewelers. fur
nishings.
The manufacturers OF such goods
are frequently called upon to make &c
order some article that hits on the
known habits or foibles of the couple
TO be honored. These orders are otter
filed at short notice, directions fol
quite elaborate articles completed il
time to be delivered that night.
A good business is now done il
these articles. Few people entitled t,
celebrate their ten years of wedloci
fail to take advantage of the occasion
And frequently those couples who pre-
fess to have little sentiment in sucl
matters are reminded of their lapse
from etiquette Dy the curious ant
laughable tin junketry which finds III
way to their doors on the festal day.
gifts from those who were brides
maids and ushers at the original cere
mOny or from the new friends they
have made since.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-08
SIG'S DIAMOND.
He Gave 1t to Belle as an Engagement
Ring.


Ring.
''Sig" Bauer had become rather IN
popular in the shop-or, if not actually
unpopular he had at least lost much
of his former popularity. He had new
er been prodigal in his expenditures or
dissipated in his habits, but he had
been a good fellow" He had never
shirked the can at the MONDAY lunch
hour; he had always been good for a
small loan in the middle of the week,
and above all, her had never missed
one of the hall dances or picnic.
For some some months, however, he
had become moody and distracted in
his manner. He had declined either to
rush the can himself or to partake Of
the cans of his mates, eating his lunch
apart in a remote corner of the shop.
The hall, where with a red carnaIion in
his buttonhole, he had been wont to
officiate as floor manager, knew him
no more. He would not even buy a
ticket for the rattle for Scotty Green's
wheel, when il was known that Scotty
needed the money the worst way. Il
need it the worst way myself" he said
shortly.
There was much speculation as to
the cause of the change in Sigmunj,
but the generally accepted conclusion
was that he was crossed in love and
had a crouch"
There was no secret about the lady
in the case. She was Miss Belle Cas-
sidy, a black-haired, hign-colOred and
coquettish young woman, who presid-
ed over the cashiers desk in Snyder's
grocery and meat market. Sigmund
had met her a year before and since
then had been, as they said, rushing
her hard" Lately, however, Teddy
Billings of the furnishing department
in Elsenstein's had been seen a great
deal with her and Sigmund apparently
had dropped out of the race.
1t was quite a long while before it
was discovered that anything but dis
appointed love had embittered his ex-
istence. Sigmund had had a bosom
friend in Pete Stevens, but Pete had
ton work. for nearly six months.
When he returned and saw the change
that had taken place in his friend it
was only natural that ne should ask
the reason for il. Sigmuni told him.
Eyes, she turned me down." he said.
81 blew myself hard, but she wasn't
satisfied, and when / couldn't come to
the front she whistled up some of the
other boys"
Pete agreed that it was tough, but
he urged his friend again to brace up.
Sigmund said it wasn't any use. For
several months more he continued TO
to pay of that ring, and she flying
around with Teddy Billings. If keep
on at the regular rate its going 70 take
me close on to two years to square it
up. So the only thing / can do is 10
save every red cent and get it of my
mind. It's tough"
We'll" commented Pete cheerfully,
brace up. There are others"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-08
WHERE MUSK COMES FROM.
Ii Is the Product of Deer That Is
Raised Largely in India.

IL Is the Prooucr OF 4 DSer mat -
Raised Largely in India.
Musk is not an agreeable perfume
TO many people, although it is highly
esteemed by others, who run the risk
OF being called vulgar in order that
they may enjoy its pungert OdOr.
Musk in its raw state looks a good
deal like axle grease and smells worse.
7, popular axiom that the musk Of
commerce is obtained from the musk
rat is a mistake. There is obtained a
somewhat similar perfume from the
muskrat, but most Of the supply comes
from the musk deer a creature that
is carefully reared in India for the
sake OF the secretion. The secretion
is shipped in the crude state and is
used not only in the manufacture of
the liquid perfume sold as musk. but
also in very small quantities TO give
strength and staying power to, many
perfumes made from the essential oils
OF flowers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-08

not to be judged by this one action
of my life"
Il do not think so nov. Leah" he
remarked.
But you would know it then, Basil
and the ligh of heroism was on her
face as she spoke. Il wish | could
prove II. Ia any one attempted your
life, | would cast myself before you
and receive the death blow instead"
mo one is likely to put you to the
test DEAR" he said with a faint
laugh.
CHAPTER XVII.
Ten minutes more, and it will be
over" said Sir Basil to himself-he
was in the drawing-room alone,
waiting for Sir Arthur and the ladies.
The room was brilliantly lighted,
and he saw there for the first time a
magnificent picture that Sir Arthur
had purchased that year at the Royal
Academy. 1t was called "Oenone.'
1t was terribly, tragically beautiful.
There lies vale in Ida, lovlier
Than all the valleys of Ionian hills. y
Hither came the beautiful-bowed
Oenone, she whom Paris had wor-
shipped so wildly, then deserted for
golden-haired Aphrodite-Oenone
whose despairing cry will ring through
all ages
"Oh mother Ida, many-fountained Ida
Dear mother Ida, harkene ere | die!.. .
l am the daughter of river-god.
Hear me, for | will speak, and build
up all
My sorrow with my song"
The beautiful face, with its restless
passion of misery, was turned to the
fair valley where the cicala slept;
1.-The purple flowers droop, the gloden
bee is lily-cradled." On her face was
all the pathos Of her words
MY eyes are full of tears, my heart OF
love,
My heart is breaking, and my eyes are
dim,
And | am a weary of my life"
The despair shown in her face, in
the clasp of her folded hands, in the
droop of the beautiful head, was
grand in its tragedy. Oenone was
leaning against a rock; the wind
seemed to stir the white folds of heI
robe and the dark unbound masses OF
her hair. No one who saw the eyes in
the picture could ever forget them
they were so dark and lustrous, so full
of burning passion and despair.
Sir Basil was engrossed in it. He
did not hear Sir Arthur enter the
room, for he was in the land which
human sounds never reach. SiI
Arthur laid his hand upon the young
baronet's shoulder.
you are absorbed in my new pur'
chase" he said. WAS there ever
anything finer than the tragic sorrow
and desolation of that face? That
long flowing black hair so beautifully
painted that one can almost see the
wind stirring it. / value that picture
most highly"
Il have never seen such sorrow in
any human face" said Sir Basil.
To be continued.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-08

But this is not altogether an incom-
prehensible trait with the king. The
implanting of memory was a hobby, if
one may so speak, Of the late Queen
Victoria In his bOyhOOd the king
was made to repeat to his tutor every
night before going to bed the names
Of the people he had met during the
day, and the circumstances under
which he had met them, and made
also to repeat, as nearly verbatim as
possible, the cony srsation in which he
had taken a pa.s.-London Answers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-08
MADE A RARE DISCOVERY.
Finds in the Archives of Paris the
First Franco-American Toast.

Paris-The Figaro says that M.
Lacour-Gayet, the learned professor
in the Superior School of Marine, has
just discovered in the archives of Rue
Royale among various unpublished
letters of Admiral du Chaffault the
first toast of the Franco-American al
lance. This informal but cordial
toast, in which the sailors of Louis
XVI and the soldiers of Washington
Joined, is worth quoting at the end of
125 years:
ITO America! To the king Of
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-08

Washington, June 2.-The United
States supreme court has refused TO
grant a writ of habeas corpus in the
case Of Whitaker Wright, the English
promoter in custody at New York
awaiting extradition on charges made
in England. Wright came TO this
country three months or more ago,
travelling with a pretty young woman
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-06-08

4 fashion odd but decorative is made
up of three buckles on the front of a
high belt placed from an inch TO three
inches apart, the arrangement depend
Ng on the size of buckles and of the
waist.