Evening Star Newspaper, November 27, 1896, Page 11

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Jose Reyes, who fs on the staff of ‘Antonio Maceo, the Cuban chief, passed through Jacksonville yesterday on his way *to New York. Colonel Reyes ts just from the province of Pinar del Rio and took part in the recent engagement between Maceo’s forces and those of Captain Gen- eral Weyler. In the battle of Rubi mountain, where the Spaniards under Generals Munoz and Echague attempted to storm the Cubar intrenchments, Colonel Reyes was wounded in the left arm. Paralysis followed as a result of the wound, “and Colonel Reyes is now going to New York for medical treat- ment ard also_to carry dispatches from Maceo to the Cuban junta. While at Jacksonville Cofonel Reyes was the guest of J. A. Huan, the Florida repre- sentative of the junta, and graphically de- scribed to the Philadelphia Press corre- spondent the recent military movements in Pinar del Rio. “Weyler’s campaign against Maceo,” said the eolonel, “has been ‘a complete failure, and that is why the captain general re- turned to Havana. It was known in Ha- vana, though the newspapers dared not mention the fact, that Weyler’s campaign had failed and there was great danger of an outbreak. “Soecial couriers from Havana brought the news to Weyjer of the threatening sit- vation in Havana, and the captain general immediately left his army and hurried back to the capital. Maceo does not believe ‘Weyler will teke the field again. There is now great danger of a demonstration in Havana in favor of the insurgents, and Maceo believes that Weyler will not dare to leave the capital.” In describing the battle of Rubi moun- tain, Colonel Reyes wes most grephic. “Weyler.” said the colonel, “planned his attack carefully. He divided his forces into three columns. One under General Munoz. of 1,000 men; one under General Echague, of 10,000, and the capiain general himself commanded the third column of 15,900 men. “Maceo was aware of Weyler’s plans and prepared to meet the attack. He had about 8.000 men and occupied a strong position. In front of our intrenchments there were a number of dynamite mines. These dyna- mite mines were in charge of John Lind, a Jacksonville boy, who is chief electrician of Maceo’s army. The Spanish Attack. “The Spanish column under Munoz ad- vanced first to the attack. When the Spaniards got in good range we opened fire and cut great gaps in their ranks. Urged on by Munoz, however, the Spantards still advanced, and it seemed likely that we would have to fight them hand to hand, -when there was an awful explosion that shook the mountain and entire companies of the Spanish column shot up in the alr. “In a moment we realized that John Lind had exploded the dynamite mines. More than 700 Spaniards were killed outright and twice that number were wounded. Nearly every man killed was almost literally torn to pieces, and hundreds of the wounded were frightfully mangled. The Spaniards who were unhurt fled down the mountain in a panic. I am sure in the attempt to carry the mountain the Spaniards lost 1,200 amen in killed alone. “At night Maceo, learning that Weyler ‘would again attempt to storm the position, directed to withdraw the intrenchment further west. Two days later a second line of intrenchments were attacked by Gen- eral Echague with 10,0009 men. The Span- ijards repeatedly charged, but in every case ‘were repulsed with terrible loss. “In this battle John Lind used his dyna- mite gun, which the Three Friends recently delivered to Maceo, with terrible effect. At one discharge I am certain more than a hundred Spantards fell. After the battle had lasted nearly three hours, General Echague’s leg was nearly torn off by a shell, and then the Spaniards fell back. “In this second attempt to crush the Spaniards lost 900 killed and 1,300 wounded. During this desperate fighting Weyler-was in the rear with 15,000 of the best troops in the Spanish army. The cap- tain general never once made an attempt to support the attacking columns. “Maceo's losses in these engagements were insignificant. We had 232 killed and about 400 wourded. Our losses were small because we fought behind cover, and when one of our men was hit it was largely by chance. “Since these baitles there nas been no fightingsin Pinar del Rio, and Weyler’s re- turn to Havana was the direct result of the Spanish defeat. Maceo's Retreat. “When I left Maceo he was thinking of retiring to his secret retreat in the moun- tain, in order to allow his men to recuper- ate. This stronghold is absolutely impreg- nable. It can be reached by only one route, and that route is sown with dynamite mines. I know that Maceo is very anxious for Weyler to attempt to reach the strong- hold. Maceo is confident that if Weyler should do so the world would hear no more of the captain general.” Col. Reyes brought a letter from Maceo to a Cuban leader in Jacksonville. The letter fs full of metaphors alluding to We; ler. Among other things Maceo says: “Don’t be uneasy about Weyler catching me. I am anxious for the butcher to follow me I have a slaughter house prepared for him, and if he will only follow me into tt, I will turn butcher myself. I’ am like the conch, when Weyler pursues. too closely, I go to my shell, but leave the door open. Weyler may enter if he pleases, and then I will close my shell and Weyler will be lost.”” Col. Keyes ‘says that the Spaniards have offered $5,000 for John Lind, dead or alfve. Lind is the Jacksonville boy who has charge of the dynamite and electrical corps in Maceo’s army. oo Tunnels Under Tunnels. From the Philadelphia Ledger. One of London’s undergrcund railways, the Metropolitan, is about to make an ex- tension which will demonstrate at least one of the advantages of the underground system for urban transit. Finding that the demand on its line is greater than can be} met by its present facilities, the company is about to construct two tunnels under its Present roadbed, one of which will be used for inbound and the other for outbound trains, and both for express trains only, leaving the present road to carry the way travel. The tunnels will be operated by electricity, thus avoiding the annoyance of smoke, steam and gas, and permitting perfect ventilation, while the fact that they are to be constructed on the property already owned by the company does away with the enormous expense for right of way,' which is a serious drawback to sur- face or elevated roads in cities. It also does away with the expense and annoyance of consequential damages, which is an ob- stacle to the erection of a second story to the elevated railroads in New York. No matter how many tunnels are constructed, one below another, they shut off nobody's light and air, and give nobody a chance to complain that he is injured in his busi- ness or the enjoyment of his home, nor do they obstruct streets or injure in any way the appearance of the city. = —————_+e+_ ______ ‘This Tramp Had Read the Bible. From the Philadelphia Record. At one of the recent revival services held at noon in Old Epiphany Church a ragged, unkempt tramp walked in, apparently sup- posing it to be a charitable soup establish- ment. When he saw his mistake he start- ed to go out, but was stayed by one of the evangelical workers. “Stop with us,” he said. But the tramp persisted in going out, say- ‘I’m in de wrong place.” = ‘No, you're not,” responded the evangel- ‘glad to see you.” strangers ter me.” “That muy be,” replied the other, “but we are all servants of the Lord, and the Lord, you know, went among strangers.” “Yaas,” sententiously added the tramp, ‘and they didn’t do a thing ter him.” Dumfounded by the display of biblical learning, the gentleman allowed the tramp to pass, and when outside the door he was observed to sigh deeply and walk rapidly away with the air of a man who had just escaped with his life. - THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1896-16 PAGES, AT THE EARTH'S CENTER What Would Become of s Hundred-Pound Ball. Star Correspondents Argue the Point— ‘The Question of Momentw and Weight. A number of communications have been received in continuation of the discussion as to the action of an iron ball at the cen- ter of the earth. E. L. F. writes: “The most amusing conclusion is that of Mr. Lightbourn, who states that it would remain suspended at the center in a state of rest, until crowded out of position by scme heavier mass! It might be interesting if Mr. Lightbourn would tell us which would be a ‘heavier mass’ at the center of the earth, an iron ball or a ball of yarn?” Another writes: “We must eliminate from the question everything that may appear as incidental. This, of course, would rule out Mr. Lightbourn’s idea in reference to the hole filling up with the atmtosphere, and its sequence. Because, if we once com- mence on incidentals, the next thing we would be treated to would be a cave in, here and there, and the hole would be filled up before the ball would be fairly in mo- tion. But would the ball rest when it reached the earth’s center? Assuredly not. The center of the ball would become, for the part of space It would occupy, the cen- ter of the earth's axis, and instead of being in a state of inertia, would really be turn- ing around from west to east, slowly; once in twenty-four hours, in perfect harmony with the diurnal motion of the earth upon Its axis, ©. “T would sy further that it Is impossible, in view of the law of physics, which this question 1s supposed to illustrate, to agree with the solution as given by X. Y. Z., be- cause it is more or less contradictory. His deductions are certainly not reasonable, and have not a harmonious relation the ‘one to the other. If the greatest weight of the ball was when it arrived at the center or plane of the horizon which divides the earth longitudinally into two equal hemis- pheres, then its velocity would also be at {ts maximum, and it would be, as S. 8. K. Says, a-going all the time, a theory not in accordance with the law of gravitation or attraction, no matter how specious the ar- gtments may be on those lines.” Another correspondent states: “All the previous explanations seem to have flaws. It is true that for bodies above the surface of the earth the attraction de- creases as the square of the distance from the center. But this law does not apply to bodies below the surface. In this case the attraction diminishes approximately as the distance from the center. That is, a body 2,000 miles from the center would weigh approximately one-half as much as it did at the surface, and consequently at the center would have no weight and no on- ward force acting upon it. Now, since the force of attraction tends to always in crease the velocity, the same would in- crease continually until the body reached the center. But Increase of velocity should not be confused with increase of accelera- tion or the rate of increasing velocity. This rate Is constantly diminishing all the way from the surface to the center, or, in other words, the velocity is increasing more slowly. When the body passes the center it has its greatest velocity, but no increase In velocity or acceleration, and from that point on the acceleration is negative, and the velocity decreasing, until it reaches the opposite surface, where It is zero. If al- lqwed to start back again, the same laws would apply, until it reached the point from which it first started, and would con- tinue to so vibrate. “The above is thought of as taking place in a vacuum. If air was present the boly would ultimately come to rest at the cen- ter, the vibration becoming shorter and shorter. This ts due to the fact that the initial, or potential energy, has gradually become converted through kenitic energy, or energy of motion, into heat, by friction with the atmosphere. Therefore, the body comes to rest just as a pendulum stops swinging.” D. 8. contributes the following: ‘“Refer- ring to the communications which appeared in last Tuesday's Star, questioning the cor- rectness of the result given by S. S. K., as to the motion of a 100-pound bail if drop- ped into a hole through the center of the earth, it appears to me that a very im- portant factor has not been considered by those whe do not agree with his deductions. It is assumed in what follows:that the bali is 100 pounds at the surface, and that at the center ft is without weight: that the ball is free to vibrate in the hole from surface to surface, and that the hole is a perfect vacuum; then the only force to Dperate on the ball in passing through the earth Is gravity. -“Placing the ball into the hole, velocity is imparted to it by its weight, and, by the laws of falling bodies, this velocity is neces- sarily Increased at every instant until it reaches the center, where its velocity is the greatest. “To make this plain, suppose that the distance between the surface and the cen- ter is divided into a large number of equal Parts; then at the end of the first part it has attained a certain velocity. Now, if gravity ceased at this point, the ball would continue to move on in the same direction and with the same velocity it then had, because there is nothing to prevent it from doing otherwise. But, though at this point the weight of the ball is slightly diminishe], through loss of gravitation, the force of that weight increases the velocity it al- ready had, and so on until it has reached the last part, where it has almost ceased, but here, it is important to observe, that it yet has a definite weight, giving it addi- tional velocity, and, therefore, has the Sreatest velocity at the center. “In examining this subject, the quasi! naturally arises, Can the bail, in re ee ge through the center of the earth, have momentum, where, if deprived of its ve- locity, it would ‘evidently be without weight? If it has momentum, then it must be because of its velocity and mass, ‘Taking another view of the matter, it tay be supposed that from a certain pint in the descent of the ball to the center its velocity is gradually diminished, and that when it has reached the center it comes to rest, but, since pilis view is contrary to the a ing bodies, it a Dertenabie loes not appear to “The result arrived at aboy. this, that the ball has its ies and momentum at the cen with gradually decreasing velocity from the center, it must continue to ascend un- til it reaches the opposite surface, where it comes to rest; then returns on its course, and so keeps vibrating for all time, and that gravity does not destroy or otherwise interfere with the momentum of matter in motion, where, if at rest, it would be without weight. I agree with O. C. G. that it would be very satisfactory if the matter prespcecided by some person competent to @ amounts to eatest velocity iter, and that, —_~.__ BEATING THE BANK. Broken Down Gamblers Tench Others How to Do It. From the New York Press. At Nice you can for a ‘very small sum purchase a “system” to beat the bank. The fact that these “systems” are publicly sold for an insignificant sum ought to destroy the confidence of any sane man in them, yet the gamblers buy them regular!: The gambler requfres a “system,” that cA @ previously arranged sequence of bets so cunningly devised that the odds which would otherwise be in favor of the bank become by its use in favor of the gambler. tems vary in price from half a franc to twenty francs, the higher figure being much the most likely to attract buyers. The plan of inclosing the precious secret in a fastened envelope, which the purchaser may not open until he has paid five francs for it, adds materially to the prospects of @ good sale. The extent to which these five-franc sur- prise packets, as well as innumerable pamphlets and a considerable variety of large volumes, all of them advocating sys- tems of more or less complexity, are sold, not only in Nice and Monte Carlo, but al: in Paris, is astonishing. Roulette has not only an exclusive litera- ture, but also a school of tuition, with “professors,” who, having been themselves ruined at roulette, make it their business by means of private fessons, periodically followed by public experiment at the Ca- sino with a pupil's money, to teach the novice how to follow in their footsteps. Agents of these men way! their way to the station at Nice and entict phiets on the occupants. These, which usually ignored on the journey to Monte Carlo, are eagerly persued by un- fortunate gamblers on the return journey, and a visit is forthwith paid to the “acad- emy.’ : ONLY ONE FIRE BELL A Obange in the System Which Formerly Provailed Here, Sire Alnrms Are Ne Lotiges sounded Bells in ae of the City, va Parts we : The stirring peal of the fire alarm that used to give warning of a fire is hushed, and people are wondering why they have been silenced. D ‘Time was when each, section of the city was provided with a fre alarm bell. Grad- ually, however, they.,have been hushed, and now the only bell,that. gives the citi- zens warning of a fire is the one located in the Riggs Fire Insurance building, on 14th street between G street and New York avenue. | The fire alarm bells of Washington did a double duty in the days gone by. Not only did they designate. the location of the fire, but several times each day they pealed forth the time of day, according to the standard time. When they were hushed many protests were received by the Com- missioners from citizens who had become accustomed to listen for the noon and 6 o'clock bell. It is argued that fire ialarm bells are out of date; that no city of any size tolerates them and that for the good of: the fire service they are not needed. Chief Parris’ Views. Chief Parris at the present time favors fire alarms and points out the many ad- vantiges of them. It was while discussing the advisability of placing a big bell on top of the new post office building that the subject of fire alarm. bells came up. He sald: “The discontinuation of fire alarm bells has not been beneficial to the fire depart- ment. In fact, I believe since they were done away with the service has suffered. And the way this is possible I will explain in a very tew moments. You know that each day we allow on an average of two men from. each company to go home to dinner, and each night the same number are allowed to spend the time at home. One of our rules specifies that whenever an alarm of fire Is sounded every man must report immediately for duty. When we had the bell alarm service, many of the men off duty hearing the alarm would hurry to the scer “Now with the still alarm service these men have no knowledge of a fire, and con- sequently cannot attend. The next day when questiored by their foreman as to the reason they failed to show up, they simply say they did not know there was a fire. And we can do nothing but accept their word. When a man has the true instinct of a fireman, the sound of an alarm will put him on the spot, no matter where he is or what conditions confront him. So, as I have already said, the belis did good service in this way. And I would sincerely like to see them revived. “Attract a Crowd. “As a general proposition, however, bells are a nuisance. They bring a crowd to the fire and give the firemen considerable trouble. I have heard it argued that fire alarm bells were necessary in order to give every citizen an opportunity of know- ing the location of a fire. Several instances have occurred in my x¢collection where this warning has given ,a citizen knowl- edge of a fire in his own residence. Nearly every business man carries a fire alarm card, and when the bel) strikes he con- sults it. If the box fromwhich the alarm was sent in is near his place of business or residence he at once visits the scene of the fire. “There is a way, however, in which the still alarm would work well. Now, I don't mean to argue against giving citizens an opportunity of knowing where a fire is, but for the purpose ‘of: satisfying those people who believe a= fire; alarm -bell is a nuisance I think my tan is a good one. It certainly removes, all, objection I have to still alarms. Improve’ the several com- panies. Give us twelve men to a company and then we can spare twe from each com- pany during meal time, and still have enough to successfully. compat a fire. You cam see for yourself that with fifteen com- ‘pantes and two men front éath'cornpany ab" sent at a time for medals, our department ts: sertousty crippled. The bell alarm has in the past brought a number of these men to the fire; without the bell and no increase in the strength of the company you can sée how we are crippled. But with more men, as I have already said, this can all be remedied.” From Another Standpoint. Superintendent Miles of the fire alarm and telegraph service, when questioned by a Star reporter concerning these bells, said: “No order was ever issued to do away with the fire alarm bells. They simvly became dumb by general consent, coupled with some other considerations. Take, for instance, the big bells on St. Dominic's and St. Mary’s churches. They used to strike ) alarms, until their pastors re- quested they be discontinued because of the interruption they sometimes caused to the services. And then their tongues were si- lenced. The other bells, with the exception of the one ‘which used to he located on. the old Baptist church whére the Builders’ Exchange now stands, were put out of serv- ice because of the inability of this départ/ ment to strike them properly. “You know, these bellg.were struck from the same circuit, and where there are too many on one circuit it fs out of the cues- tion to do the work. No compensation was ever paid for the privilege of striking the alarms. We used, however, to strike the noon and 6 o'clock hours gratis at these places, which seemed to be popular. To properly strike bells in ‘all sections-of the city it would be necessary to increase the service by running more wires. We hope with the present appropriation to be able to do something in this Tine. Yes, it would be possible to strike a fire alarm bell from the top of the new post office building with- out stringing more wires.”” a SLY OLD SLYM. How He Talked to the Young Man Who Wanted Hix Daughter. From the New York World. This is what Papa Slyman said to young Bertie St. Clair when he came to ask the hand of Mamie Slyman in marriage. “Ah, Herbert, my boy, and so you want to take my little girlie from the home nest, do you, eh? I don’t know about that, Her- bert, I don’t know about that. (Wipes his eyes). She is our only girile, you know, and the life and the light of the house. (His voice grows husky). But if you love each other, it isn’t for me or mother to stand in the way of our darling’s happi- ness, although heaven only knows how we shall live without her. (Weeps broken- ly.) Excuse a father’s tears, Herbert. I would be lacking the natural instincts of true fatherhood if I‘did not weep on such occasion as this. (Weéps.some more.) But there, then, take her,:myioy, although it breaks my heart to give her up. Take her and be good and kind to her. Take her, and my blessing be upon you both.” And this is what Mr‘ Slyman said to his wife ten minutes after: “ “Well, young St. Clair means business, sure enough, and Mahe 4s off our hands at last. Lemme see,’ she’s twenty-eight her next birthday; lsrét ‘she? She’s lucky to get such a chance at age, and we're lucky to get her settled. We want to hurry things up as fast as we cin, and not give St. Clair a chance to e his mind.” “Most Uniqut,”'Indeed. From the Florida Times-Unton.? Chief of Police Keefé has in his posses- sion probably the mbst “unique weapon ever seen in the city''of Jacksonville. It is a combination double-batreled pistol and bowie, and was used“ tm Missouri by a “regulator” when that state was going through the throes of the pro and anti- slavery discussion. The blade of the bowie is about twelve inches long, and protrudes from a hilt be- tween two small pistol barrels, each about six inches long. The hilt and the hammers are one and the same. When the hilt is cocked into position, two triggers, con- cealed in the stock, come forth, and then the weapon is ready for business, with both barrels and twelve inches of cold steel. A number of men, it Is said, belonging to one organization in Missouri, were armed with these weapons, which were secured direct from Paris. This one in particular seems to be almost new. ray re 86606806068 SE9O6E0 CEOSSSO OOO9E008 O0S8008 should be. Busy as bees fitting on Skating Shoes—we have never seen a rush to equal it. Probably the prices, more likely the qualities, clinched by our guarantee, brought the skating-loving public here. every pair of Skating Shoes, for men or women, we sell. The south window is full of Ladies’ Skating Footwear— $1.98 and $2.48—worth your while walking blocks to save the difference between these Skating Shoe Prices. We guarantee prices and what they ANOVMOOIVIMBAOO ® BOBO GOOAMVRAD S248 These are heavy Box Calf Shoes—lace or. button—made with heavy soles—especially adapted strong shoes that support the ankles and stand the hardest of skating wear. They are worth $4.00. Ladies’ Skating Shoes. | $2.98] This is a fine Box Calf Shoe, made with proper sole- |) width and ankle-strength for | skating. We consider this the || best skating shoe in town, | even at nearly double the | money. It is worth $5.00. Men’s Skating Shoes. | Ladies’ Skating Shoes.© AQ 1.98: Serviceable and durable Skating Shoes—full of com- mon sense and wear, heavy soles and strong uppers—not an ugly shoe by any means. These are the cheapest Skat- ing Shoes in Washington. They are worth $3.00. QHBP4O@ oT] SDSS OODDOESE SHSSHHSOSHDOHDOHG HHS OS SSOOSPSS HOODS SOSHSSOOSD FOR MEN’S WEAR Some of the Features. of the Present Styles, Various Details of a Man's Dress and Jadgment Passed as to the Correct Thing. Furnishings for the well-dressed man of the world are, of course, in these days of severe full dress attire necessarily of the plainest charactér, and, although innova- tions may come and go, and be worn by few or many, the representative man of society, the well-groomed individual you see in an opera or in a horse show box, in our swell cafes at a Newport or at a city evenirg affair, or in short at any time or place when a dress suit should be worn, is always attired in severely plain, con- ventional garb; his peculiar fitness for be- irg considered well groomed depending al- mest entirely on the excellence of the fit and style of his clothes, his linen, his hat, bis gloves and his shoes, and the consid- eration given to th2 due proportion of one article of attire toward the other. Few men appreciate the importance of correct costume, or have accurate ideas abcut it. The majority of them do not give that careful consideration to the matter that they should. The average man places himself unreservedly in the hands of his haberdasher, his hatter, ard his bootmaker, and we might almost say that the glaring incongruities in dress wiich we see any day in this or any other city are faults that might have been corrected by a deal- er, if he had aot been anxious to sell some- thing outre, because some manufacturer told him it would go. To be sure, the wise, well-groomed man, safe in the knowledge that he possesses, steers a conservative course and rarely makes mistakes; but the average Ameri- can, as we sald before, leaves the style of his haberdashery to those who are sup- pesed to know most about it, and the result oftentimes ‘is something frightful to con- template, for often at an evening affair ‘one is compelled to use excellent judgment in ‘distinguishing between guests, musi- clans, detectives and waiters. Furnishings for full dress do not differ materially from year to year, but however small the changes that are rung in upon the stage of fashion, they are interesting and worthy of being recorded. Shirts and Collars. This fall there are some interesting in- novations to mention and we will begin with Shirts.—The plain wide bosom linen shirt with two or three holes for studs is of course the leader under this head, and we can safely reiterate our former statements that it will not, from present indications, be soon supplanted by any article of dif- ferent style for similar use. Figured pique and ribbed pique in very modest designs are being shown, and will probably be worn some. The plaited shirt has reap- peared, but to what extent it will be worn canvot be foretold, as the haberdashcrs who have them are experiencing only a small demand for them ag yet. Shirts are wider in the bosom, and but- tonholes seem to be coming into more gen- eral use than eyelets; which may or may not be a geod thing, as the ordinarily skillful man appreciates the patented hack ud which requires not nearly the skill in affixing as the viain article, which has to be forced through the buttonholes. There is no question about the latter being the most simple and consequently the swellest arrangement, however. Collars.—There is nothing particularly new to say of ccllars beyond what we stated last month. The straight standing article which laps over one-eighth to one- quarter of an inch is perhaps the most scught after now, but it dces not mater- jally affect the sale of the straight stand- ing collar, which has a medium poque. Swell collars for evening gress run from 2% to 3 inches in height at the ends and cne-eighth of an inch shorter at the back. Details of Dress. Ties.—The straight lawn tie running from 1 to 1% inch in width is very popular, but the same shape In stiff starched linen is sald to sell well. The samé shape again with wide ends, which, when tied, re- semble somewhat the butterily, is selling, and the butterfly itself, tied in a very small knot, is becoming popular. Figured and checked piques are materials sought after. Other shapes which are seen are of the pointed end variety. In affairs calling for the use of the din- ner or Tuxedo coat, black silk in the va- rious shapes is the proper material for a tie, and for public occasions the black satin should be worn with the dress coat. Gloves.—White kids with self-stitching on the backs, with or without ailk in between the fingers to prevent perspiration, are cor- On the way to the rink ‘tell the conductor to let you off at Stoll’s.” Stoll’s “8110” Sevent eausseeeceses ceoseoneeees rect, and some white and pearl grays are being shown with a slate black cord sur- rounded with a fine embroidery effect. Cuffs.—Cuffs of the link variety, which are, of course, the only thing worn row, are made three inches in width with square or with round corners; the square predom- inating. Jewelry.—For studs nothing seems to have taken the place of the pearls, and the backs are now made plain, necessitating @ buttonhole in the shirt as we have men- tioned. The settings are extremely modest so tha: nothing but the pearl will show. In cuff buitons, irregular pearls, cabo- chons, catseyes and turquoises in simple mountings lead, while some jeweled links are selling. Some fobs are worn, but the small chains for waistcoats seem limited to very public occasions, if, indeed, they will be worn at all. The idea, as during last year, is to wear ng jewelry that is not absolutely necessary. Hats.—The silk, we hear, will be seen less this inter than the crush kat, which will be made of plain or ribbed silk. The latter, from what we have observed, seems already to be the more popular. Shoes.—Shoes of patent leather for dress purposes conform almost entirely to the lines of the walking shoe, and most of them are broader in the tce than hereto- fore. The congress gaiter is giving away to the button kid top variety, and the lat- ter will be used largely for dancing, al- thougi pumps are popular. ° Though the style changes in evening dress are always few and slight from sea- son to season, the vest opening is extreme- ly_broad; and is shaped at the bottom like a_ broad UL, whether the vest is double- breasted or not; the rolt of the coat, whether it is of the peaked lapel or of the shawi->.lzr style, as «onsilerasty in- creased in length, and trousers are rather more tapering in the legs than heretofore, being a trifle wider at the hips and aar- rower at the beitom. Beside these changes there are two style expansions worthy of note: It is now correct to have the vest, wheth- er single or double-breasted, made from a black figured silk. This is a revival of an old fashion, said to have been reintro- duced by.the Prince of Wales. It is not yet popular, for the sufficient reason that the supply of vestings of the approved kind is very small, but there is an earnest demand for dress vests of that kind and the indications are strong that the inno- vation will become popular as soon as suit- able material cau be placed on the market. It is also correct to use velvet for the coat collar, and for the cuffs—the width of the latter ranging from 1% to 2%; inches. The effect is good, and will probably be well liked by a large percentage of young swells. —_—-—_ DISINFECTED KISSES. Science Comes to the Aid of Love and Takes the Sting Out of Pleasure. From the St. Louis Republic. The gratitude of lovers is due Dr. Hurty of the Indiana state board of health, for extricating the sting of fear from the kiss of love. Scientists have been trying to discourage the pleasant practice of sipping the nectar from the lips of love and beauty by inti- mating that mixed with the honey were swarms of horrid bacteria that were likely to give the sippers any kind of an old thing in the way of complaints from a bad cold to a case of diphtheria. Although we believe that there are lovers who will tell the scientists and their bac- teria to go to blazes and will take their nectar at the risk of life and limb, yet the information is disturbing and tends to embitter the honey and take the edge off the relish There is a fly in the precious ointment of love's delight, and the courts of sweet dalliance are haunted by the spec- ters of the sick room. But Dr. Hurty has shown how al] of these specters may be driven away and mortal men may again revel in the sweets of the ruby lip, as they did in the old days when ignorance was bliss. He says all that is necéssary to make kissing health- ful is to carefully wash the mouth with a disinfectant before indulgence in the lux- ury. This simplifies matters for lovers. ~All they need to do fs to make free use of disinfectants and they can hit the lips as often as they please. Of course, the first question when a man calls on his sweet Tove will be, “Have you disinfected?” and if the answer is mutually satisfactory—and we presume if it is not a bottle of disin- fectant will be handy—then carbolized lips may meet carbolized lips in a dream of bacterialess bliss. Thus romance, with the aid of science, survives, somewhat battered, but alive, the march of progress. OE en SOOSO5O76H — | @ G @ @ 4] WILMARTH & EDM 1205 Pa. Avenu The germs of typhoid —lark in the water you're drinking. The PossibiNty of these germs being taken into All water filters are mot germ-proof that are sald to be. The Pasteur filter Has been pronounced absolutely germ-proot by the highest authorities on bacteriolozy, and it is the only one yet invented. Let Us put one in. If you do not like it we'll take ft out and return your money. It’s a significant fact that we've mever taken one out ye $6.60 up. WILIARTH & EDPICNSTON, 1205 Pa. Avenue N.W. EXphonzo. Youngs Co. We truly regret that some of-our patrons may have been inconven- ienced yesterday because we were closed all day. It has long since beech onr custom to close on all holidays. We do it for the benefit: of our faithful and efficient employes, and we're glad to be able to favor them in this way. We have for years strongly advo- cated the early closing and all-day holiday closing idea. The vast army of worthy workfolk who are em- ployed in the various stores of our city are entitled to this consideration. We shall never turn the latch at 428 Ninth street on a holiday when we can possibly finish up the work on the previous day. It is not often that we are compelled to open up a short while in the morning. Elphonze Youngs Co., Wholesale and Retail Grocers, 428 gth St, bet. D & E. "Phone 58 S. DESIO Will Not Retire From Business. Any article purchased from my store is purchased direct from a manufacturer, which means an econ- omy of 50c. on the $1.00. S. DESIO, Mfg. Jeweler, 1012 F Street, it Opp. Boston House. We're Proud of the Success of ‘‘Mezzo Tints.” Novelties never cease, the toaster now sending to the briakfast table delicately browned slices bearing the family letter or monogram in the center of each. Un- doubiedly the ambit.ous hostess will soon impress in lixe manner that “oread is the staff of life,” and, as on the Swiss carved plates, the ‘peti.ion that it may be given @aiiy as need requires. — _ They're our daintiest photos—so people tell us. We've improved them a little this season. Finish them on the new Imported German Mouuts. them tn several —— sizes, too. $4 dozen up —— _ C7 Ask to see our “Bas Relief” Pictures, —— Thef're nveltics. W. H. Stalee, 1107 F St. Successor to M. B. BRADY. DOT -f,m, wis ICE CREAM. Very best; oll flavors; made from Alderney ft and be convinced. per xal., or B E. BREUN! ER & OO. ad 620 13th st. ow.