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Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

CLOCKS, watches, jewelry, specta-
Giles, new stock and full assortment, at
w. n. Riggs new establishment, In
basement OF Knoxville National
Bank, always at lowest rates. Repair
Ing 10 made speciality, and ali work
warranted. Robert has had long ex-
perience in his business, and can
satisfactory work. Eft
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15
LegnlN0tlee.

To WHoM In MAY CONCERN:
Notice Is hereby given that there is
now on file IN the Office OF the Clerk
of the Circuit Court Of Marion county,
Iowa, an instrument In writing pur-
porting to be tile last will and tegta-
ment Of Martin Markewell, deceased,
which viii come on for hearing on the
first day Of the next March Term Of
said Court, commencing on Monday,
the 9th day of March, 1877, at which
time and place all persons interested
may he heard
Dated ut Knoxville, Oct. %, 1876.
22-zl ALLEN HhmRlCl, Clerk
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

To THE LADIEs.--I have received,
from Chicago and st. Louis . new
stock, embracing all the latest styles
In millinery goods, which / will sell
cheaper than ever before offered In
Knoxville. Ladies' are cordially In.
vlted to call and see me when In want
OF goods or work In my line. D.ess
and cloak making done TO order, by
Mrs Orr, from Ohio. Perfect 1T
guaranteed. Hats and bonnets done
over In all fashionable styles.
22tf MRS. n. I. LHNoN.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

BARGAINS. Secondhand materials
from the dwelling Of Gov. VIM. NJ.
Stone, now under repair, are offered
for sale 1T bargains. The materials
including stairs and railing complete,
doors, windows, shutters, frames,
mantle.pieces, base-boards, etc., and
one elegant front portico, al In good
order, and can be had At very low fig-
ures. Enquire Of Mrs. Stone at Tre-
mont House. left.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

Why not have meeting at the
Court House, say Saturday evening,
TO jollify over the completion Of the
Chicago, Rock Island 4 Pacific Rail
road 10 KnoxvillsY We can oil re-
joice together upon the advent Of .
second railroad To our city, though
some OF 10 may BE- suited with the
election returns.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15
60 AND SEE those Ladies' handsome
Cloaks Of BLACK Bros.

CRcuIr Court convened hero on
wednesday last week. The session
will continue until Saturday.
4 large part Of the time has been
consumed upon the cases Of Samuel
Merrill against parties who signed
notes N aid Of the A. X. d d. Rail-
road. Two casss were tried A. tests
for oil the others. The decisions were
In favor OF Merrill. The cases will
20 up 10 the Supreme Court for final
decision.
No other cases involving any gen.
syal Interest have been tried. Many
will 70 over TO NEXT term.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

CoRr poR YoUR PAPRR.-Until
further notice, corn will DO received
at 25cts. per bushel at this office In
payment Of subscriptions. Here 10
an opportunity for some ofour farmer
friends TO pay for their winter's read
ing very easily. This offer will prob
ablv be limited 10 . few days.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15
EnuIish Settlement.

Detective Company will hold its
annual meeting, at the usual place Of
meeting, ST. p. m. Dec. I'd, for tho
transaction of business. Members are
requested 10 promptly attend 2l.29
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

On. YARHALL will visit Knoxville,
Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. u,
and ~, until Up. m. Of last day.
Rooms 1t thc Amos House. The DR..
will continue his visits each month to
somplste . cure with all now under
treatment and those who commence
with him during his present visit; but
Has decided not 10 take new patients
aftArWard.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

CoAL.-A number Of subscribers
hsys promised 10 bring % coal IN pay
msnl for the JOURNAL !. Let 1t come
now. Next summer No don't want
soms: and when the bottom falls out
n me roads and the snow ID blockaded
- The lanes. you will have too good
Al excuse for not hauling coal.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

MARRIED, Oct. :,lst, at the residence
OF DIR. Foote, brother-in-law Of the
bride, In Philadelphia, by Rev. Dins-
more, Mr.. G. II. EDWARDS, Of Des
Moines. and MISS ADELAIDE MATH-
rws. of this city.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

The partnership heretofore existing
between Lee & Aannon has this day
been dissolved. The Undersigned hss,
en1uloved compefant workman and
vii do a general repairing business
II the old stand. Shooting Q specially.
~ s's - w. LEE.
ROCKVILLE. Nov. i, 1876.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

BEYoBE the close Of this week the
engines Of the g. r. I. d p. Railroad
will be on the depot grounds at this
place. We understand the side
tracks are TO be laid on Saturday, and
the track laying force discharged.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15
Cnscago asarElet.


The Office Of Or GarFetson Dentist has been
removed from It's Old location inthe Bank bald
ing 10 rooms IN the first brick building cast o
the northeast co.ner Of the square Main street
Knoxville, Iowa. 23.Jo
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

NAnRrED, Nov. 9th. 1879. ~ the
home Of the brides parents. ~ hev.
g. Payne, Mr.. VIM. B. Ross and miss 4,
Matte Gibson, both Of Knsxviiie,
Iowa.
The JOURNAL extends asRgratula-
lions and best wishes = The happy
couple, and acknowledges with thanks
the receipt Of cake and compliments
from tile bride.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15
MONEY STOLEN FROM THE TREAS
URER'S OFFICE.
How to Recover the Same.

Let every tax payer In Marion coun-
ty buy their goods of A. J. Kerr,
southeast corner Public Square, and
thereby save Is per cent. on their pur-
chases.
Whole stock mems boots, worth 81,
for So.
Good boots, mems, worth $780, for
$3.50.
Good calf shoes, Misses, worth 1925,
for $3.50.
Boys suits, wooden, worth SIS, for
1896.
Mems coats, worth $3.50, for $4.25.
Mems pants, worth $3.50, for S2.75.
Best kid gloves, worth Sl.75, for 81.
Good kids, worth 81, for 65 cents.
IL pieces red opera flannel, worth 65
cents, for 40 cents.
20 pieces red opera flannel, worth
80 cents, for % cents.
n pieces doe skin jeans, worth 50
cents, for Az cents.
80 pieces Kentucky jeans, worth 70
nts, for 12A cents.
10 pounds good cotton batting worth
$50, for 81.
: +
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

FoR SALE-Two secondhand coal
stoves, one . College cook, tho other
a Franklin heater. For particulars
inquire OF u. n. nA
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

For pure, fresh drugs Try the pre-
scription drug store, southwest 0o'o o.
-va.t eido-of the square. ssl'
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

WrsrwAsD.:--David PARKS, Gray
son Apderson and Jas. jackson, OF
Wsshington township, oil started
nth 1bslr families, /. last Monday
aoruins, for California, seeking per-
naauent homes.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15
and stoek Hen Take Notice.

Baker Il Sears, have the best anu
cheapest windmill ia the county.
Cali and examine at the LaevaeoI
where they have one set UP Tor In
enpction,
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

THERE Now.--Kruck q Ely have
Just received large invoice Of Queens
ware which they are selling at bottom
puaess. Call and see. 46tf
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

ZvsnyTHING nice in the millinery
Hns, including all the latest styles,
just opened 1t Mrs. Beebe's, cast side
81 Square.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

FoR bowel complaints try Black.
berry Cordial, ssventy.hve cents per
mint. at CORNELL BROTHBRs.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

S,onxsLL BROTHERS have JUST 70,
S,tvsd another lot Of the Imper'a,
CAbsnnos cigars, ando "Ole Peaches
0no cut.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

The Bates farm, situated within /
Of a mile OF tho Rock Island depot, Is
now offered orsale. This Is q SPLEEN
did farm, comprising $50 acres, under
laid with coal, and IN high state Of
cultivation. Has an orchard Of 200
bearing apple trees. Fer particulars
as to terms etc, Inquire Of
Il. j. ANDERSON,
March "a, 1876 Agent
3i-tf
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

All accounts made before Jan. iss.
1878. are now past due. and I eApeOs
all customers to como 10 :. one' ~
settle. either by cash Or note.
oa.r D. T. COATS.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

CT RoBrnsoH u laying the 1oun-
d.t;on FOR . dwelling on his lots u
M.th.va, New Addition.
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4 80.

Ladies' CloAks jast received from II.
b. Clafiin h Co., New York, OF the
latest patterns, 80 per cent. off for
cash.
Also q large lot Of ladies' dress
soods or the latest styles. Come look
for yourselves. No trouble to show
goods.
Austlon every Saturday.
"A. II, KERR.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

TRY the &c. b. Il O." Smoking
Carr and "Sensation" cigars at
or CORNELL BROTHERS.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

RocxArELLow 4 GREENLEE arc
selling tho Grimes Wagon lower snsn
80 cther f,rst class wagon In tue
~ 800 2tf
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

THs BEST brands Of qussnswafe sfe
kept At Kruck 4 1iy's. south side OF
.cuars. Call and examine prizes.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

WV. Dorsox Il building . dwelling
,arae between the railroads In north
west part Of town.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

FELT hats 30 cts. French felts IS cts.
hat frames Is cts. at Mrs. Crnfton's.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

CONFECTIONERY at VOLTS, north
side OF Square.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

LADIES cloaks and msr'no vssl -
Mrs. Crafton's.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

Trr locomotive on the Rock lsiano
1ailroad was in sight OF knoxvi'i' =
aoon Yesterday.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15
nGrimes Wauon.n

One OF the very best In the market
warranted for two years. Call and
see them at
2tf RocKAFELLow e. GREENLEE's.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

ALL kinds Of card board, gilt and
silver notices at Mrs. CraftOn's.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

IF. WAUaH's, north side Public
Square, for ms good coffee for 81.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15
RTAGKBERRIB

u IAOh ~ Is - t 40
Are one OF the most valuable Of og n.a a' snrsa
Cooling and astrineent, they form sa ssss.l rrs
cd and medicated the very best ghe ans ~
known for Diarrbea, Dysentery' f ,lt-ts tie
commonly called, summer Conipa tt,rriBy y
always troublesome and sometlh5,ii a. Mo
especially among children; many . Mr. 81 q
saved By giving them prompt a.ssp o.rrs,sl y
On the other hand, many lives are gsi q
use Of Preparations containing ifna% It'd z
opiates. DR.. Green's Blackberry .as5.ass Z
what 1t REPRESENTS to be- pure - he 90
pound containing nothing injurious "a = cue q
yet prompt and effective 10 chsea made "
diseases ia men and women. Benz MI rsaaI I
alcohol, it is the very lest and sSi'''
children. -. ,.,av 1 -esia
After this disease is checked inc XIX ain3 nsafs
left worn and debil.tated oa,3 YIN rya 4
use Of Dr. Green's Bitter Tonic ~. % sas
build it up, giving tone and ylg s,by sbeslll
system, with an Increased and hes.' G,esn's ~
your druggist does not keep w r lsfss.
Medicine, send 10 the propsletpfs IN ar0d y1l Y
Co, Burlington, iowa, and they ",'ssoyiit
samples, "a we'll IS circulars ena o9 49,
sale by J. T, FREACE.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

ALARap span Of mules v tsaoo LOT
town property, or lots, or will sell on
time. oAo1 ~ ~
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

UNRIvALED COUCH SYRUP, for
acute and chronic coughs. bronchi-
Ills, infieunxa, asthma and consump-
ton In its incipient stages. Prepared
by DIR. COFFIN, Knoxville.
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Local and Miscellaneous.
coon bye Mr.. Lucas.


xrrnYR and Germantown yain =
Nh. Cnfton's.
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"a - WXUdH's for Groceries.

Cesar AccrDENT.-The bottom
~ fallen out OF the prices Of Glass q
o.aensvare st Kruok 4 Ely's.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

MYRTLE, green, navy, blue and
aeai brown yelling at Mrs. Crafton's.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-11-15

no Nor FcaaHr to call Of Kruck 2
r,v,s. on south side Of Square, where
l. kept the largest and cheapest soy.
!, oroceries OF all kinds, quesnsware'
glassware, chinswars, table cutlery v
etc.. at prices lower than ever De'0le'
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Jos. REAx Il building : new owen.
ing l4x24, ons and : bali ss ~. -
~ Ia q Mathevs' New Addition.

REST Glovs-fittlng CorSss0 snu
'o'' BLACK BROS.
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HEADQUARTERS for Boots and6hoes
a BLACK BROS.
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%. herrsins In Boots and Shoes
Dr. Goods and Carpets 60 70 -.
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Aud.Lucas won't Bridge
the Des MOnee Immedi-
ate1y.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-11
A MATTER OF POPULAR INTEREST.

perfect system gid rules Of measurement
make It possible to please people 1000 miles
aSsg as4sgnI 6erfso''y as If they were here in
You hsys least half dozen
A. "My dear siri we have more than trenty,
each charged with its own business. and each
ttho5oughly tn o.gsni7,ed, , necessary wheel with
A. "With pleasure. The Custom Depart
ment, for those who prefer custom made to
VIII WITH its HpeHse stock Of ali Gnpddeee. uppderwear.
The Shirt Netory. with its busy machines.
ming Department, itself asb big as many regu.
Receiving Room. The Order Department,
named before. The Special Uniforms Depart
ment. - The Delivery DEPARTMENT, with its
4. "i'm not haif tbroughf The Advertising
editing and publishingz business and and popular
journal, circu}et tpg Pee, 5000 copies monthly
{tell all your l ffis 10 send foritl. The Mems
Department The Youth3 Department. % Ths
entrance for ladies' The Telegraph Depart a.
ment. The Chief Clerks Department, with
its book;keepers and assistants. General Man.
uBCT OcpdAImcAtS E4uduClCIS OmC0, Auu
other offices Of the firm all busy as bees
thinking, planning, executing, buying, max.
ing, registering, recs Hi9g, sending out selling,
to carry on business with the people amount
ing to between $2,0OO,000 and 100000 an
nQailyi V. Sysi.t.u.p.e.n.d.o.u.sr
A. Indeed it is! l. forgot to name the
Cashiers Department, which handles its $25 geo
OF retail u. sales M on some single daysr'
w. "$&,O00t Immense Thats.what enables
the house to buy cheap and sel/cheapY'
A, Exactly! You have list hit It, The
people throng here, kn( INK that we depend
on Joy IL, Rriy>: and immel Esales."
much about?"
A. "Our system of business dealing-t. O.:
price, no deviation 2. Cash for everything; 8.
A guarantee protecting the purchaser; 4, The
money returned if the buyer can't otherwise
be suited"
v. Nothing could be fairer,"
A. Nothing. And the people see It,"
v. nWel1, I thank you, sir, for your polite
A. mot at all. It's a pleasure to sefve you.
Call again; and be sure of the plske-Wana-
maker & Browns Oak HallN Noyh- East cor.
ner Sixth and Market" "
", "Thank you! shall be happy to do 10,
Good morning"
The Morning herald., 1876-03-11
Philadelphia Trsdc Report.

FRIDAY, March lO,-There is steady de-
mnnd for Cotton; with sales OF middling
upland at l2zAc, and Gulf at 1870.
There is nothing doing in Quercitron
Bark. Holders ask 532 per ton.
CIoverseed OF prime quality sells at l412Q
l5c; poor is not wanted. Timothy and Flax
seed remain as last quoted
Coffee is unsettled, sales of 800 bags Rio
at lGs4@lS1ac, and 25O bags good ordinary
Santos at lhAc gold. We quote Rio at l5@
l5:ac for ordinary; l6@ 1910 for fair; 1890
l711sc for good; lfA@lS1sc for prime; Mara
caibo at l7@49c and Java at 2o924c, OF
Laguayra there is none here.
Sugar is very firm at 7]l@7s4c for fair and
good refining Cuba. Refined sugars are
firm and active at llHc, for cut loaf; lO94c
for crushed ana powdered, 1920 for granu-
lated, and 9He for A.
Moiasses is held at 33c for so test Cuba, but
boilers refuse to pay this price. ,..,,,o,,
dull and prices are hardly maintained
The demand is chiefly from home consul
mers. Sales of 1000 barrels City Mills on
secret terms, and $50 barrels in lots at $4@
50 per barrel for extras; IS 5O@6 Al for Wis
cOnsin and Minnesota extra families; $6@
6 so for winter 90 do, and $7@S for fancy
brands. Bye Flour and Corn Meal remain
unchaged.
There is strong demand for prime
Wheat. and 5000 bushels changed hands al
| 81 4OQDl IL per bushel for Pennsylvania red
and $i4lai43 for amber. In Rye no transac
tions.
Corn is in fair request and 4, 900 bushell
yellow, in the cars, sold at 5s; sail al 591a@
| GOc, and steamer at 561ac.
Oats are dull at 44@ iSc for Western white
Whisky Is quiet. Sales Of 80 barrels Wes
| ternirOn bound at 100.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-11
Evil Communications.
NEW York Sun of yesterday.

NEW York Sun Of yesterday
The evil effects upon the colored race OF
association with white carpet -baggers have
just had sad exemplifcation in the case OF
Major Martin r. Delany, of South Carolina,
who has been convicted of grand larceny
and breach of trust in one of the courts OF
that State. Major Delany, who Is coal
black negro, is one of the most gifted men
Of African descent in America. He was
characterized as "remarkable black man
by President Lincoln, who gave him CON-
mission during the war.as surgeon OF reg
imcnt with the rank of major, Delany be-
ing the first man Of his race who ever re,
ceivel SO high compliment in the United
States. Until he became Intimate WIN
white carpet.baggers he bore an unblem'
sbcd character. In 1858 he sat as mem
Der of the International Statistical Con
gress in London, where the late Prince AL
bert presided; and it may be recollected thai
Minister Dallas and Judge Longstreet, o
Georgia, took umbrage at his presence al
delegate in that assembly. The Ma!o
claims to have royal blood in his veins, nj
ancestors on both sides having descended
from African kings.
The Morning herald., 1876-03-11

We condenseI from the Lehagh Regtser the
Philade1 1hia/ /Wanamaker & Browns Largest
Clothing 0hse in America" A visitor and
Visitor. "What corner is the Building on?"
Attendant. "South- East corner of Slrth and
Market. Please note the SIXTH, for some
strangers seeking Oak Hall, have been misled
+ perfectly colossa' Do you know
4. "120e0 square feet-es on Market, and
1S0 odd on Sixth, six stories high, has over
three acres e. flooring, and covers space once
OesaR1'SS Oss. p'sdaS By 1han twenty different bust
V. lido you use steam. .power?"
A: giant young engine furnishes power
for the freight and passenger elevators, and the
boilers steam S for heating. and the other opera
hey st SSS snd %n sH0Ssm in
the basement, on long l0@ counters, and taken
tors room on the. Il door"
Y. ""Is inspecting the first operation?"
% ibe asca gben The gooa are ns first
cloth passes over rollers in the face Of strong
light, and two men sit, one before and ono
behind the goods, watching with the eye Of o
hawk for the least pin.hole imperfection and
marking every flaw, so that the cutter may see
and avoid it when he comes to cut the gar
ments."
V. "You must employ an arky Of cutters?''
A. ".Come to our fifth focE and see We
keep 70 hands all the tiDe cutting up the cloth
into garments, ,-besidel ~ machines that do
dozen mems work EACH Il stroke"
" 20 you manufacture al your own
A. 1--WE do, and most carefully. Our ex-
aminers inspect every stitch and seam, and
certify to every garment as extra-well made
before we put our ticket on it, and become
responsible for It,"
v; "Your system must save you q great
4. I'm every direction, sir. 1t is tbA system
sr,d economy we practice all tie wsf through,
eana that enables ma qs to put our pr to the
w., After inspecting the work, what becomes
A. Before 1t goes into Stock it Is ticketed.
Every single garment has its number and
other points noted on it, so that its entire his
tory can be traced without fail. upon our
books"
"" You must have 80 or 30 salesmenT''
4: "Why sir, on busy days you maYsee 100
in the various rooms and suites oH rooms,
selling to the throngs Of customers."/
~; aDe.:s DO y9y 3, do an order buS by mail
A. "Very great. All over the country. Our
The Morning herald., 1876-03-11
I,s. HelknaD's Last Appearance.

washington ett-r to Boston Herald.]
This season Mrs. Bclknap determined to
.,,hIish a precedent, and declined return
visits unless those made by the wives
mi daughters Of officers of the army and
my, tile diplomatic corps and a few
alers. She gave no evening entertainment
m her dinners, and she has had three
N four each week since New Years,
rbich were of the most refined and ele-
ant description. There were usually
AYERS for fourteen, and the menu embraced
Ipry de]cacv in and out of season, served
ana table gliterng with costly silver and
Inc glass, and illuminated by a profuslon
Il rare flowers.
These dinners have been the talk of the
nwn. and 1t has been considered as great
an honor to receive a card for one OF Mrs.
/. Rplknaps dinners as for dinner served at
The White House. The toilettes have been
Al the most elaborate ard expensive ma
ivrias. At the last german where she re-
xyed the guests for the "Bachclor Club, !"
vi, gaye it, the dress worn by her was said
shaye cost 5000, and came from Pmgat IN
E.ris, and this was one OF the most modest
her costumes. Her laces and Jewels
sre the envy Of the ladies of the diplo-
natc corps, and that speaks volumes 1or
heir worth and magniticence.
Her last appearance in public was on Mon
My last, when she attended three enter
umments, the first an elegant dinner party
oven by Madame Bergmont, at her SUPERB
house on II street. Here she seemed not
b be very bright, and remarked to lady
near her: ~ am not well; am so nervous
that ought not to be here" what won,
der that she was nervous, with the sword
ready to fall and destroy her and her nus
band.
Later, she went to the last reception given
by Mr.. Riggs, the prominent banker, ano
bis daughters and still later to leap-yeaf
party given by Admiral and Mrs. Porter;
Her costume of shimmering silk was nall
hidden under the drapery of foamy costly
lace, worth, they say, princes ransom
Her ornaments, as I heard the next gay
were costly parure of diamonds, which
sttered and flashed forth a Thousand
colors, worn for the first time. She was
surrounded all the evening by friends, anC
was acknowledged the most elegantly
dressed lady of the evening.