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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-28

PROBATE CoURT-Justice Stafford.
Estate of Louise D. Pollet: petition for
partial distribution filed; attorney, w. P.
Plumley.
Estate Of Hyson I. Bessie; petition for
probate of will filed; attorney, ]. F. Bundy.
Estate of Joseph Henry; petition to ac-
cept payment Of mortgage filed; attorney
F. w, Hackett.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-28

A large house and grounds on 14th
st.; lot. 61x162. This property can be
bought at a speculative price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-28

fine property on Park St, consist
ing of 12-room dwelling; modern
heat: lot, 10Ox155. Offered at a price
which represents the value of the
ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-28

Near 18th and Park sts, brick dwell
Ing; lot, 100xl35; the house is modern
and well rented. Can be purchased for
less than the value of the ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-28

Less than $4,000 would buy this de-
tached house on Harvard ST: Il
rooms: hot-water- heat; large stable;
open on all sides. Less than cost of
the construction OF the house. Owner
wishes to move away
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-28

To settle an estate, one of the finest
residences on the Heights. near I4th
and Harvard SITS: II rooms: 2 baths I:
hot-water heat: a splendid brick sta
BILE: lot 5ox150. A chance for a bar
gain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-28

CRIMINAL COURT NO. 1-Justice Gould.
United States agt. Charles e. Grant, muir
der; verdict guilty; attorneys, j. A. OShea
and H. ]. Quinn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-28

A 18th st. bargain. house containing
10 rooms. lot Jox15o. for $4,000.
. DWELLINGS WITH LOT % FIT.
AND COLUMBIA HEIGHTS. WE
YOU WITH A LIST OF THESE
BE PURCHASED AT VERY Low
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-28

A stone-front dwelling near 14th and
Euclid sts.: II rooms; lot T3xl60: well
arranged. The house Is suitable for
entertaining.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-28

A magnificent corner for sale at a
sacrifice; IA rooms, baths. hot-water
heat; lot. 46x12O. It can be purchased
at less price than the house alone
would cost to construct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-28

West of Conn. ave. a handsome T.
room brick and stone dwelling; 8
baths; lot, 26xt20. Can be purchased
for less than the cost of the construc-
ton of the house. An offer of $4,000
would be considered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-28

= A haadsome residence on Fairmont
st., one of the finest residences on the
Heights; IL rooms, 8 baths, hot-water
heat: lot 3Ox15O Owner wishes a
smaller house. Will sell at a low price
or exchange
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-28

Near Columbia road and 18th. A
corner. brick and stone dwelling; IL
rooms. 2 baths, hot-water heat; lot,
40x120. The owner, DESTROYS of NOV
ing to the country, will sen at a low
price,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-28

A handsome house on corner; IL
rooms. hot-water heat. 4 rooms deep on
a floor: magnificent decorations, wide
parking: lot. 5oxlo0 Less than Sio.oo
will buy this beautifully situated home.
Southern and eastern exposure. Let US
show this property to you.
A fine residence, containing 8 rooms.
3 baths: hot-water heat: lot 10oxIho
This house was built by one of the
most reliable contractors In this city
for his home. Wishing to use money
IN another investment, viii sell this
house at a great sacrifice. splendid
opportunity for one wishing to secure
a strictly first-class residence with
grounds around IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-28
Modern Homes.
Larg Q Lots.
coIumbIa t;elsht.


Near 10Th St. on Columbia road, one
OF the best constructed houses on
Washington Heights. built by retired
army officer for his home. now nom
resident. will sell at q sacrifice; lot. 50x
120.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-28

Girard St. near 14th St: a double
brick dwelling; steam heated: brick
stable; lot. 50x150. This desirable
property, as the result of an exchange,
can be purchased at bargain price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-28

A magnificent residence near 18th
St, consisting of a 14-room dwelling.
large brick stable; hot-water heat; lot
S0x15O. This property is now too large
for the present occupant. VIII dispose
Of 1t at bargain figure. 1t is desir-
able property.
WE HAVE MANY MODERN BR
FRONT, SITUATED ON WASHING1
WOULD BE PLEASED TO FURN
PROPERTIES. MANY OF THEM {
PRICES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-28
FRATERNAL NOTICES.

/ o. o. F.-THE RELIEF FUND FOR OUR FOUR
thousand homeless brothers and their families in
San Francisco has reached generous proportions,
but 1 esk that no member OF the order here will
be content until he has added to 1t all that his
means viii justify. An opportunity to contribute
60 such a deserving cause seldom comes to us.
Send your contributions to THOMAS W.
FOWLER. Treasurer, Room Is, LIE Droit bldg
lso2 st. n.w.). and do IL NOW. e. w. BRAD
FORD, Grand Master. APIS st
The Washington times., 1906-12-04

1t is generally acknowledged that
there IS at present noticeable free
dom Of style and styles la All depart
ments Of the outnJ and that 10 look
smart hat, eowr or suit must first be
becoming. For example, the Empire
gown is unquestiCnably fashionable but
If not sood for the lines Of a certain
figure there is the princess dress. which
is very nearly il not equally popular,
while the dress that Is made with sep
aFate bodice and skirt. with any width
of belt desired is perfectly IN vogue.
Even The all prevailing short sleeves
may be abandoned Tor any costume
with which gloves are not always worn.
Tor many women do not care TO wear
short sleeves in the morning. whether
for the street or in the house. Extreme
" high collars are certainly one of the
lads of the moment but this fad is only
followed by those who have unusually
long and slender JhrOats. For the even
ing a square cut decolletage, either
square or shaped in a deep v in back Is
said TO be the favOrite model bat there
are 10 be seen numberlesS handsome
and expensive costumes of the latest
designs that are either round or slight
~ V shaped both front ana back EX-
ampies like the above could be given In
countless number and they all prove
that today, while there may be certain
standard fashions the standard may be
initiated and modified rather than di-
reCtiy aimed at for an exact copy. Some
little detail that viii be intensely be-
coming to one woman viii be quite the
reverse 10 another. and vice versa. so
that IN a large gathering there may be
many smartiy gowued but few who
The Washington times., 1906-12-04
AN ELABORATE RED DINNER
BY CoRNELIA C. BEDFORD.

Season Well with salt. papriha. aud
chopped parsley: add one cupful or
canned lobster drained. chopped fine and
spTiukled with lemon juice. Set aside,
and when cold mold into outlets this
Will mako nine. Egg and CTumb them
ready for frying. Paprika added to the
cream sauce Will give it delicate
tinge.
Raw pared potatoes are cut in small
balls and simmered ia salted water un-
I'll barely tender. They are then drained.
placed IN a saucepan at the side Of the
fire and from time to timo d spoonful
OF melted ana seasoned butter Is poured
over them; they are OCCASIONALLY shaken
slightly until they have absorbed about
a third Of a cupful OF butter. Sprinkle
parsley over them after disniEg.
The butcher VIII cut the mutton prop
erly and pin the side flaps. As Il should
DO rather rare. a good sized saddle Will
be sufficiently roasted in a little less
than aH hour and a. half. providing the
oven Is very hot Basic frequently.
Make a good brown gravy with clear
stock and To = pint add three table
spoonfuls OF currant jelly or port wine
When fresh. sweet red peppers are not
10 be had buy a can OF pifElenJos- Rinse
and drain carefully. FIJI them with
highly seasoned mince made with chop
ped meat and bread crumbs, made Tich
with melted butter. Sprinkle the Top
with crumbs and brown In hot oven
Boil a quart each Of cranberries ana
water untii the berries can be rubbed
through a sieve. Make 4 syrup with
one pint each of water and sugar bon
ten minutes: add 10 the puiped fruit
with one tablespoonful OF lemon juice.
Chill and freeze TO a mush. Add two
tablespoonfuls OF brandy. repaCk and
set aside for q full two hours Serve
IL punch glasses.
Clean eight squah. put in each half
teaspoouful of butter and Two chopped
plmolas Truss and roast thirty min
utes Serve on heart-shaped cVOutOns.
Soak one-quarteT Of "a package OF
eranulated seiatine IN four tablespoon
fulz OF cold water stand over hot WateF
until melted. Whip one pint OF very
heavy cream 10 a solid froth. Lightly
stir into IL Oue-thtrd OF a Cupful Of pow
dered sugar and the melted geiatine
As IL thiCksus add gradually one tea
spoonful Of vanilla, two tablespoonfuls
OF klrsch and two-thirds OF q cupful Of
candled cherries which have been cut
fine and soaked in two tablespoonfuis OF
sherry. Turn into eight individual molds
and put IN a cold place 20 stifTeu.
The Washington times., 1906-12-04
NEW HATS AND GOWNS
MARKED BY INDIVIDUALITY
Few Set Models Worn as Each Woman Trys to
Suit Her Own Style.

have followed out every one OF Dame
Fashion dictates.
No matter how much leniency there
may be however. il IS always possible
TO find some few general rules 10 adhere
To So that one can never go too Tar
wrong H. putting ones own tastes and
Ideas before those decreed by fashion
There are always strict laws to be re
garded when fashtOuing a certain style
OF sleeve. whether &c be long or short.
cor afternoon or evening wear. Inis
winter, FOR example, sleeves are OF me
dunn size, with the fullness toward the
top although the long. slOping shCul-
der is to be noticed on a few OF the
house dresses and tea gowns. Then.
for an elaborate dress the sleeve should
be trimmed 10 carry out the idea of
the waist For the morning, sleeves
are either long or three-Quarter length,
for afternoon half length or three-quar-
teFs. II the latter IS especially prefe- red
and then only for the street or calling
costume. while for the evening all
sleeves are very short and quite small
bat at the same time are much trimmed.
Next TO the sleeves the length, width
and style Of the skirt Is all important
in denoung just when a gown was
made up All skirts this season are de
cidedly larger than those that were
made up even during the autumn, house
gowns and bail dresses having fun,
graceful trains, reception costumes be-
ing really long. while the street suit
Just clears the ground q II about. There
is less material about the waist and hips
than was the case last winter, but the
skirt must fare widely about the feet,
for q tight. "slinky" skirt Is ugly. uu-
becoming and far from graceful. Plcated
skirts are still popular, but there are
many plain models that are most at
tTaCtiVc. For any elaborate afternoon
OF evening gown the skirt receives its
fun share of udOTumcut.
The Washington times., 1906-12-04
The Beginner and The Ex-
pereHced

The beginner and the experienced
girl in the business world looked at
each ether sympathetically.
The former because she Is "ou trial.
in a new position and has felt all tho
pricks and trembles of the novel situ-
alton
The latter because of the recolIec-
tions OF the days when she was turned
loose on the business world 81 brand
new, spic and span stenographer.
Now, though she is counted among
the best stenographers and holds her
place easily and confidently. those
closely associated with her know that
she stilI keeps up her stenography.
Yes she said, "a trial is hard, but
we have 10 get accustomed 10 hard
things, anyhow, and we are gaining
great deal even in having "a chance to
tackle a hard proposition.
Talk about living with people 10
know them! Why that isn't In it with
working with people TO know them.
Then, every employer thinks that the
position which he has TO Offer is the
best that Is in the city
"Oh, yes sighed the aspiTant Tor that
adjective experienced which means
more TO her than all the honor ever
well to preach about doing your duty,
how TO treat your employer, but why
don't you tell us some serViceable way
to make good?'
Everybody gives advice, there seems
to DC more of that quality on the mar
ket than any patent drug i ever heard
OF, but ] want 10 know the real why's
and wherefOres OF success
Il feel labeled and bristliDg all over
with that horrible word inexperienced.
Now even IN the office / feel on
trial, inexperienced staring at me
everywhere / lOOk-and every time any
one giances at me I think they are say
ing, Poor child. she is so inexperienced
and then l feel Inexperienced
Did you ever have anyone din any
thing into vour ear which YOU never
believed and don't want 10 believe, but
from the constant dinning you think
maybe YOU should believe, and com
meuC6 10 believe Wen, that IS the
way my entrance into the business
world has affected me ! feel Ihat !
never was never can. and never VIII be
a good stenographer. ~
'Oh, yes. ] know. but the trouble with
you young struograp piers IS that you
don't live your work.
You should live, eat, sleep steu-
ography;
even think in stenogra phy- See them
IN the spider wriggiing across the cell
ings with your dreams, and dancing
before yeu as you take note OF things
On the street
Stenography is the most coquettish
thing m the world, and until you make
yourself master OF stenography, stem
ogTaphy VIII master you.
STUDY shorthand. think in short
hand, and when you put the food in
your mouth do IL in shorthand charac-
ters.
"Nhen YOU see a new word decipher
II WITH more energy than you ever
thought OF putting into aHv new piece
OF music YOU ever heard
THE first thing you know shorthand
VIII flow from the end OF your pencil
and through your head quicker than the
pearls from the maideu's mouth we used
to know in fairy tales
Il know lots OF business men and their
complaint is not that Young sten-
ographers are inexperienced hut that
they cannot read their notes
They write words because the char
acteTs look like them iFrespective Of
The Washington times., 1906-12-04
Hints AboUf Dress for
The Woman Who TraUekS

You can always tell her instantly
when you see her IN a railroad car or
IN a hotel.
She travels with All these belongings
which are necessary 10 keep her IN the
perfection OF grooming and comfort. put
none OF those belongings which attend
the Shower phases or her existence
She is not like some women who car
Fied no imPedimeRts but q toothbrush
and dressing sack To sleep IN.
She has her toilet array Of neat neces-
saries, has my lady vi breeding
She has her hairbVush AMI nailbrush
snc toothbrush and cl0thesbrush, her
comb and manicure articles, her race
cloth and her personal towel or SOFT
snowy quality, for how does she know
OF the Pullman company
But her baggage, II u Is Inclusive N
the matter OF toilet among
which, too, are always her own drinking
glass and her own soaps exclusive OF
such fTippertes IS have 10 place Oa =
train
Her gown IS severely tailored Of some
dark stun. and with Il she wears a
smart shirt waist of dark silk in tailored
style or Of white linen OF madras, with
neat collar ana Guns.
Her hat is plain small. and dark and
nearly or quite covered with travel
ing veil
Her gloves are tan or black
She wears a minimum OF Jewelry and
concentrates her effort at effect on the
trimueSs Of her belt or collar.
Ia hotels your wOm81 or distinction
keeps very much on her dignity
She wears tailored suit and silk or
lingerie waist TO breakfast and her hat
I but not gloves or veil
At luncheon she wears the same cos
tune unless she is going 20 the matinee
or some dressy affair. when she may
wear afternoon dress Of FOile or what
ever she has.
The Washington times., 1906-12-04
Neuest Fashions.

Burnt ivory is one Of the most pop
ular shades OF tan foc house gowns OF
cloth
Ostrich feathers on the large hats
are perfectly straight.
BroadclOth with satin finish is In the
forefront or fashion for All elaborate
fr0CkE-
FiIet lace IN ivory tone with large
figures Of man or beast Is 20 be usCd
on cloth frocks.
Bretelles OF ribbon are again woTn-
ending at the belt H. long streameFs il
front
Fuchslas are the smart flower 20
wear in the hair or on the front u
the corsage. II Is quite fashionable
10 wear the best artificial blossoms on
evening gowns above ths belt
The new Directoire hats look ike
button mushrooms and many are in
that same queer tone OF brownyellow-
Fuu, straight skirts have returned to
highest favor in thin. soft fabrics They
are gathered 10 the belt.
The Washington times., 1906-12-04

With the approach OF The holiday sea-
son We turn attention 70 the special
colors suitabIe-red and greenland today
offer a dinner embOdyiug dishes in ac-
cordauce with Ii rcd dining room OF
color scheme.
Raw Oysters
Consomme la Rogue Go.
LOBSTER 1Ps.S Pafisienne 3 Potatoes s'''''
Saddle OF Mutton cuTTant Jelly
Rice Balls STUFFED Red Peppers
Cranberry Punch
SQUAD PaTisienne
Escarole French Dressing
Waters Edam Cheese
Cherry Baydrian Cream Fancy Cakes
Coffee
This IL a decidedly elaborate menu.
and. where deemed more SO than desired
any or all Of the three courses may be
Omitted-oysters, punch and game.
Work on the dinner may be begun the
DAY before in preparing the dinner By
starting stock for the oonsomme, cook
ing rice for balls, the lobster mixture.
and Gf they are 10 be made home,
which we would not advised the fancy
cakes. For the consomme clean and
dis Joint small chicken; put in \ pot
with two pounds OF lean beef cut small,
cover with cold water. heat very slowly
and simmer for four hours Try cut
slice of bacon, add two tablespOOnfuls
Of lean raw ham cut fine. one small
onion chopped. one quarter of a cupful
OF chopped carrot and fry all light
brown Add this 20 the stock Eith one
bay leaf, two stalks OF celery six olives.
sprig or parsley. ana one teaspoonful
Of salt, and simmer another hour, then
strain. When perfectly cold remove all
Fat. add salt and pepper to taste. and
put I'm q clean kettle with the whites
and broken shells OF TWO eggs. Heat
and stir until boiling. boil untouched
for fvc minutes. and strain through "a
wetted cloth. Slightly color II with a
speck Of fruit red coloring. Mix to-
gether a half cupful with two we'll
beaten eggs, pour in "a shallow buttered
dish and steam slowly until firm. When
cold turn out and stamp in tiny fancy
shapes. A few of these are to be drop
ped into each plate.
Have ready a gallon of water boiling
rapidly; tint II red with some of the
color paste. add half teaspo0nfui oi
salt and "A scant cupful OF washed rice.
Keep at gallcp ping bell until the rice
is tender. then drain. Put in double
boiler. add q half cupfUl OF clear veal
OF chicken stock. and high seasoning
nf salt pepDCr and Gnlnion juice. When
the stock is absorbed add two beated
eggs cook one minute. ard set away.
When cold form In tiny balls, egg, and
crumb them. These are to be cooked
iD deep, hot fate, just before dinner.
For the outlets make a thick sauce
with tablespCOnfuls each of butter apd
-four. one egg, and one cupful OF milk.
The Washington times., 1906-12-04
Do oF1EOltG
KAPYlNESS

Ones fate iu matrimony Is the ques-
ton which the paImisJ Is asked first
when he undertakes 10 interpret the
hand OF d subject and the lines are
said 10 be almost mfauihIg ia this re-
spect II properly read
Domestic Happiness.-(Fig -. "a clear,
straight uncrossed Fate line rising from
the wrist and ending either on the
Mount OF Jupiter or Saturn (a)s also q
The Washington times., 1906-12-04
SFIF-cnNYICTEp.

why deny it" he Insisted. I'd is
because some gossip intimstes that I
am not true TO you that yen have 5rok-
en- our engagement
70! no." she replied; lit Is because
believe you truthful that I am breaking
IT,"
How do you mean2'
''WeIl, you remember you have fire.
quertly told me that YOU were not
worthy Of me.'-The Catholic Standard
and Times.
The Washington times., 1906-12-04

Widowhood or WidowerhoOd--l Gig. ..
4 Marriage line sloping toward the
Heart line (a) branch from the Heart
line 10 the Fate line (b); the Fate line
broken (c) sometimes ii dark indenta-
ton on the Marriage lire I'D.
Marriage With an Older PeTsOn-(fig
10. The Marriage line starting well
from the back OF the hand (a) and the
Head and Life lines joiEing Tor some
distance (b); palm soft.
The Washington times., 1906-12-04

ending in a fork on the Heart line (a);
an island on the Marriage line or much
crossed or broken Cbl; the Fate line
irregular or much crossed (cJ.
A Wealthy MaFTiage-(Fig. .. The
Marriage line reaching but not cutting
the sun line Ia. q star ana Il cross
on the Mount Of Jupiter (bl-
Marriage Prevented by Death-(Fig.
-. a Marriage line that contains "a
sudden sharp break ta)-
The Washington times., 1906-12-04

toward the marriage lines (a). heavy
and distinct lines denoting males tbJ,
faint and slanting ones. females (c).
Law Suits Connected With Marriage
Zig. -. a cross in the first corner OF
the triangle (a); q deep and distinct Tine
rising from the Heart line, on the per
cussion toward the marriage line To-,
but not cutting it.
Unhappy Marriage-(Fig. o.. A line
from d star on the Mount OF Nesus and
The Washington times., 1906-12-04
Properties Of BenzIne.

tt is a coloriess liquid and very vola-
tie; for this reason the bottles in
which It is kept must be tightly corked
to prevent evaporation.
II is innammable and should mover
be used in room with fire or light
Il dissOives gutta percha. wax ana
fatty substances. and, consequently, IS
largely used for removing certain
stains and dirt from clothing.
The Washington times., 1906-12-04

ChiIdIessHess.-Q'ig .. A large and
distinct star on the Liver line (a); an
other one on the third phalanx OF the
second finger tb); Heart line that IS
bare of branches (c); a diminutive
Mount of Venus due 10 the course Of
the Life line Cd); sometimes q heavy
line on the Mount of Moon te).
Chidrcn.-l'ig. 3. Short lines from
the root OF the little finger running
The Washington times., 1906-12-04

whether il makes sense or not, and be-
cause stouQgrapheTs do not pay enough
attention to their notes
Why, some stenOgrapherE l know just
out of school have gone with COlOTs fly
ing TO q new position-Rnd il has been
because they made up their minds to
manage their work and not let the work
manage them,
IT'S the same old story OF people try
ing to get something without paying tho
price. - Exchange
The Washington times., 1906-12-04

distinct cross oH the Mount Of Jupiter
Cb). Care must DC exercised so as not
To- confuse this cross with chance lines.
Aa such il would have an entirely DIFF
fereut Interpretation.
pivorce.-tFig. -. \ line from the
Mount of Venus TO the Heart line, end
ing there in a fork (a), tthe clearer the
line. the surer the tToublel. When there
is also found an island ON the Fate line
il acts as confirmation.
The Washington times., 1906-12-04
GEORGES GAME.

Anastasia-Don't you play cards a.
all9
innocent ua-NO. but George says hes
going a. teach me after were married.
Anastasia-I suppose he'll teach sou
casino or cuchre first.
InnoceHta-No; lie says there's a per
fectly fascinating game called sol
taiTe. Tho Catholic Standard ana
Times.