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CHAPTER |.

ASK any or all OF thc most eminent physicians;
"what Is the best aud only rcmciythat can bC
relied on 20 cure all diseases Of the kidneys and
urinary organs, such as Bright's disease diabetes
retention or inability 70 retain urine, aud all the
diseases and ailments peculiar to women"
: And they will tel You explicitly and emphatic
ally, " Buchu.'
Ask the same physicians:
"Wha; is the most reliable and surcst cure for all
liver diseases or dyspepsia, constipation, inGiges-
ton. bniousncss, maiarisi fever, ague, &C.. and
they will tell you.
Maudrakcl or Dandciion!~
Hence when these remedies are combined with
Others equally valuable
And compounded into Hop Bitters, such Won
dorfgl ard mysterious curative power IS developed
which is varied in its operations that no disease
or m hcalth eau possibly exist or resist It's power,
and YET iiis
Harmless for tie most fran woman, weakest III
valid, or smallest child 10 nee.
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ATCTI0N SALES THIS DAY.

". GODDIN & son. IL NJ, In front ~ the cn,-
t0m-house. commissioners sale OF valuable
ftru in HenricO county known as West.
view in the north forks Of the Neothan ana
Three Choppen roads, cOntaining one hundred
aud thirty-ninc acres.
WILLIAM II. LYME & CO.. L. VI, comnil5-
sIoners' sale OF brick tenement on the norm
side OF Catherine street near Munisrd street,
J. THOMPSON BROWN & 60. d I; NJ sale OF
Wcst-i.nd lDts on Floyd aud vest Nam s'feei'-
FRANK ID. HILL & CO., - L. VI, eommi ssloi-
er.' III. of small frame house 20 TIE northwest
corner of Twcnty-hfih and Il streets just Out
side the corporate limits.
FVHMAN TUPPER, ? Il. NJ, sale oi fonr nc"
Framed houses and several building l9ts on
chelsea HiI opposite Tanner Delaney ne"
works.
GEORGE r. CRAWFORD, $50 7. VI, two
framed houses, No-. 72J and '35 norlh MINI
street.
GRT'BBs & kPPERSON. 3 p. ", treci OF lanf
ON Tie Williamsburg and Central turnpsG
about one inii6 east OF Richmond.
WILLIAM GOLDSMITH, 1890 \. VI. and I'D
L. NJ. watches, Jeweiry, Ac.
W.GODDlN & son, l.. 81. commi- i-sioners ala
Of valuable real e-,ate IN Manchester
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be obtained, and in the erection thereon q
an engine-house 10 bc occupied by the on
gine now located on Third street.
Mr.. Ellyson moved as an amendment tbo
the sum necessary to establish an engine
house and purchase an engine for Cla,
Ward be appropriated, and TO substitut,
this for that portion Of the report referring
TO the removal OF the Third-Street engine
RESOLUTIONS AND PETITIONS.
By Mr. Turpin: Resolution instructive
the Ordinance Committee to present to The
next meetiRg Of the Council IN ordinance
requiring, under pain OF suitable penalties
all persons proposing to remove frame
houses to other parts OF the same lot. to OBJ
tain permission from the Fire Committee,
subject TO approval OF the Council. Re-
/ ferred.
Mr.. King opposed this, saying that II
would nccessitate needless expense to the
city.
! Mr. Curtis opposed the amendment and
favored the report OF the special commit
tee.
The amendment was lost.
The question recurring upon the report
OF the subcommittee, il was adopted by a
vote OF 90 ayes TO noes.
AFTER ABsENTEEs.
On motion OF Mr.. Pizzini, a resolution
was adopted authorizing the Sergeant-at-
Arms to collect the fine Of $40 from certain
members who had absen'ed themselves
from the hall without leave, thereby yio-
lating rule Of the body.
By Mr. Randolph:
Whereas a colored military company Of
.t4, - D;,I,,r,I,,1 fn
Guard. does not belong TO the colorcd bat
talon, and cannot derive any benefit from
the appropriation made TO the colored bat
TALON 10y the city; therefore be it
Rec0lred (the Board OF Aldermen con-
curing That the sum Of 800 be, and the
same is hereby, appropriated for the State
Guard. Referred to the Finance Com
mittee.
By Mr.. Hughes For 1agman where
the York; River railroad crosses Williams
burg avenue near the gas-works. Adopted.
Also. a resolution by the same request
ing the Committee on Streets to alter in
suitable manner the gutter and curbing in
front Of the Monumental church so a. to
make the same more easy OF approach for
carriages. Referred.
BY the same: \ resolution instructing
the Committee on Health to inquire into
the expcdiency and necessity OF the ap-
pointmtnt OF an inspector OF vegetables,
fish, meats, and butter. Referred.
And by the same: \ petition Of citizens
Of Union Hill requesting that Short street
be opened through to ". Referred.
By Mr. Rose: InStructing the City En-
ginCer to place corncr-stones designating
the lines OF streets upon all vacant proper
" within the city, for the purpose OF obvia-
ting the necessity Of calling for the Engi-
ncer's assistance when such lines are want
ed by parties who desire TO build. Refer
red.
BY the same: Instructing the City Engi-
neer 10 have the gutter on the west line OF
Laurel street between Beverly, ,and Abe
marie cleaned out, so rs to prevent its over
flow. Referred.
BY Mr.. Bahen: To have 81. James street
on the east side curbed from Baker to
Charity.
Adjourned.
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ueurico Circuit Court.

In the Circuit Court OF the county OF
Uenrico yesterday-Judge Beverly X:
wexford. Jr., presiding-in the case OF
Charles II. Lee IS. The Commonwealth,
mon an application for writ oil error 10
indcment OF the County County-writ OF
error having been granled-argument was
heard as 10 granting the prisoner new
trial. The Judge took the papers, and VIII
render a decision during the week. Lee
i tbe man charged with the murder oi
Daniel Miller near Hungary Station.
The matter OF establishing public ROAD
from Reservoir avenue 10 the broaa-a,'ee'
roaJ vii, he heard on Saturday the 18th.
The jury was adjourned until tomorrow
morning.
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DYICE TO MOTHERS.

Are yoa disturbed ~ night and broken Of 20 nr
rest 10y sick chill suffering and crying with pai
Il cutting teethY II 3d. send n once and get bot
tie Of MRS. WINsLOW's SOOTHING ofktP
for children teeihing. Its value Is incalcuAble' IL
VIII relieve the poor lttle sufferer immodiliely.
Depend upon Il. mothers. there isno mistake about
II. Il cures dysenfery and diaITho'a regulates the
stomach and bowels, and cures w.nd-eolic' soii.hs
the gums reduces Inflammation ana si'es tone
and energy 10 the whole syscen' hI'H' NiNs-
LOWS SOOTHING SYRUP f?r children teeth
ing Is nlea>ant 10 the taste. and s the prescription
or one of the oldest and best female physicians
and nurses ia the United states. and Is for sale by
all druggists throughout The world. Price 20 cents
a hot,e NH s-codiw
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The PcnnsyIyauiaus

Aiter The banquet Saturday evening the
pennsylvania visitors went down 70 the
Byrd-Street depot. where their sleepipg-
cars were, ana retired for the night. One
or two OF that class OF men who never tire
OF good deeds, who work for the good OF
mankind, regardless OK the abuse Of the
ignorant and the pay Of the rich-to wit,
newspaper-men-were about until nearly
midnight sending out 10 the world de-
scriptions OF what had transpired.
On Sunday the clouds had all been
swept away, and beautiful and bright
May morning greeted the visitors. The
atmosphere was balmy, the sky blue,
the earth green in fresh vcrdure. and
man about the only vile thing TO be
taken in when the eye glanced at the
many pretty sights around Richmond. The
visitors were astr early, and spent the day
in moving about the city and in paying
social calls. They were not forgotten by
the hosts OF the previous evening, but
were taken in charge and escorted to the
various places about the city and neigh
borhoOd around which cluster recolec-
tiOns Of rich historic interest. A party
went down TO the battle ield OF Seven
Pines, or. as the enemy termed it. Fair
Oaks. The Richmond and Danvile rail-
road rendered them the courtesy OF the
"trip. Another party visited Fort Harri-
son, and all enjoyed the sight OF these sa-
cred spots, and looked with eager interest
on the fast-fading signs Of the late fratcrnal
war. At night Governor Cameron invited
the guest, TO call on him, and quite num-
Der Of them responded. The Governor
made a happy speech OF welcome. which
was replied to by Mr.. Franklin Hall, Of
Later in the evening nu-
meroUs citizens called on the visitors. and
nm interchange OF cordial courtesies follow
rd, and was kept up until late hourof the
night.
Yesterday morning the visitors leit for
home on the O'Clock train, delighted with
heir stay in Richmond. In Fredericksburg
they were also entertained and welcomed.
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CHAPTER II.


"Almosi dead or nearly dying~
For years. and given up 10y physicians, Of Brighis
and other kidney diseases liver complaints, severe
c0u.hs callcd consumption. have been cured.
Women gone nearly crazy.
From ageuy Of neuralgia. nervousness. wakeful-
ness. and yarions diseases peculiar TO women.
People drawn ont Of shape from cxcruciating
pangS of Rheumatism,
lnAammatory AID chronic, OF suffering from
scrofula.
ErySpclas'
Sslt-rheum. b,ood-po!soning, dyspepsia, indigcs-
aou-and. I'm fact. almost All diseases frail
Nature Is heir %
Have been cured by Hop Bittors, proof of which
can De found IN every ncighborhood in the known
world. ap l7-Tu.Th(wl&Silm
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HESFIT STORE.
CPRING GREETINGS FROM
MuSFIT STORE,
9I3 MAIN STREET.

Jus, now, when the April showers have passed
and May, beautiful May, with its green foliage and
warm sunshine. reminds us To put the ulster or
0yercoai away 20 slumber The questionis,
WHAT TO WEAR AND WHERE TO BUY IT!
If you are looking for EXTRA FINE CLOTH
ING, the MiSFII STORE can suit you in style
and price.
If you want MEDlUM-PRICED CLOTHING.
the MI>FIT STORE en- please YOU in quality and
price.
II You want WORKING or BUSINESS-sUlTS,
tie MIsFIT STORE will convince You hat our
prices are lower than any house In Richmond.
s7.s7s7. Tor ALL-WOOL CASHMERE SUIT,
guaranteed 90 De- worth SIP.
IS, SIS. s.. for PURE lNDIGO-BLUE FLANNEL
SUITS. guaranteed TO be worth fl4.
se25.so.2j. :9.25. for BLACK CIENiOI SUIT
guaranteed u be worth SIS.
$1,000. $1,000. 5000. for IMPORTED CliEN-
lot SUITS choice from fourteen patterns
guaranteed ,ohe worth SIS.
sl3, sl8, 81. FOR ENGLISH WORSIED SUITS
worth So.
$3.50. SI6.50. s16.50, for CHOICE DRESS
SUIT ln MELTON CLOTHS, CAsSI IMERES,
and WORSTED. Any of these suits arc well
worth $50.
PANTALOONs N GREAT VARIETY.
y GOOD PAIR WORKING PANTALoONs for
$50;
A MUCH BETTER PAIR PAETALOONs for
-:
ALI-WOOL PANTALOONs for $3.50;
FINE DRESS PANTALOONS for 1925;
FXTRA-FINE DRESS PANTALOONS for si.25.
OUR LOW PRICES ARE HELPING Is TO
FAME.
MIsFIT STORE,
9l2 MAIN STREET,
C0liMERCIAL-CLUB BUILDING.
OPEN EVENINGS TILL . O'CLOCK; SAT-
TRDAYS TILL 10 Z. N. my 8
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CITY COMMON COUNCIL.
a NOLLEY OF vETOEs.

Inc RESOLUTIONS Concerning the Retrent for
the Sick, the Site FOR the New City Hail. and
inc Pnblic schools, All Obtain I'm Spite OF
thc Mayors Obiections-Rcgular Report of
the Standing Committees-A New Engine
Honse and Police-station to be Built on the
Line Of Clay and Monroe Wards, and the
Third-Strcct EaGine TO be Removed
Ihence-Church-Iiill Avenue 20 be Fin
ishcd, and the Avenue from the Reservoir
20 Broad Street TO be Extended.
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The Pumps a-,,umpinc.

The pumps at the new City Water-Works,
near the old Threc-Nile locks. have been
continuously at work since Friday, and
have been doing satisfactorily.
The Council Committee on Water made
al Inspection OF the works yesterday. In
short time the whole City Council will be
invited 10 visit them and Join the public in
rejoicisg that they are completed.
After awhile the city will be at liberty 10
sell the old punp-house in order TO con-
centrate rs force at the Tbree-Mlle locks.
With improvements il would make n good
cotton-mill. II would make good electric
light mandatory 10 TO speak).
As the Mayor win not give his consent
to the Councils proposed sale OF the Holly
wood pump tin we are clear ont the woods,
the same reason viii operate ~ 10 this pro-
perty and induce the city to retain 1t for
the present. When the new works are
proved TO be all that was promised, then
the old ones can be put to other use.
But il will do no harm 10 discuss the
matter. Here everything has 80 be talked
about for year or two before practical
move Is made. We go on the slow but
sure rule.
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SENSE COMPRESSED.

IT i DIFFICULT To GIVE IN \ DOZEN
Inns THE REASONS WAY TARRANT's :
SEITZER APEEiFNT SHOULD BE PREFER
RED A. 4 CORRECTIVE AND ALIERATiNF
To EVERY OTHER MEDICINE IN USE.
FIRSTLN.IT ALLAIS FEVER: SECONDLY,
IT CLEANSIS TIE BOWELS WITHOUT NIO-
LESCE or pin, Thirdly. 1T TONES TIE
FLOW OF BiLE: FIFTHLN. IT PROMOTES
HEALTHY PFR>PlRATlON; SIXTILY, II
RELIEVES TIE SYSTEM FROM UNWIlOLE-
SOtE HU NOES; SENfNTHLG, 1T TRAN
QUlLLIZES THE NERVES; EGHTHLN, 1T
kCTS UPON TIN BLOOD AS \ DEPLRkNI
AND LASTLY. 1T Forms ONE OF TIE MOST
DELICIOUS COOLING DRAVGHTS THAT
EVER PASSED DOWN THE THROAT OF AN
INVALID. SOLD Bl ALL DRUGGISTS.
imy 5-Sa-Tu&Th2w
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II you wish to make home beautiful and
lovely adorn il with the beauty and fra
grance OF flowers. ". W. Turner, Florist,
20S south Cherry street, Ia, one OF the
largest and finest collections OF flowers ever
offered for sale in this city. Thousands OF
splants now in bloom. All kinds Of de-
aigns tasteiully arranged. His flowers can
lso be purchased in the markets. Prices
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SUITS FOR DAsAGEs.-In the Circuit
Court for this city two suits were brought
yesterday by Mr.. Edgar Allan, as attorney
for Charles Isaacs and his son Willie-thc
latter being only five years old. IL is
alleged that the boy bad kis leg cut oG on
April 26th by hand.car belonging TO the
Richmond and Allegheny Railroad Con-
pany, near their shops at penitentary bot
tom, through the carelessness Cf the COM
pany in permitting a number Of boys to
play with the ear. In running Il along the
track they knocked little Isases down and
crushed his leg, rendering amputation just
below the knee necessary. The boy sues
for $4,000 and the father FOR $4,000.
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Board OF Governors subsequently met and
elected the following officers: william l..
Iahner, president; T. William Peinbertor,
vice-pTesident; Samuel SintoD, treasurer;
James w. Pegram, secretary.
Inc special committee on building re-
ported very fyorably.
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VITAL QUEsTIoNsu
AsA the most cmincn; physician

Asa the most eminent physician
OF any school, what Is the bcss thing in the world
for qaieiIrg and allsying all irritation Of the
nerves and curing All forms Of nervous complaints,
giving natural chudlike, refreshing sleep always ?
And they will tell yen unhesitaiinsiy,
"Some form Of Hopsl"
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Just received at Mr.. Thomas Jacison's,
303 east Broad street, very pretty decora-
ted tea and chamber sets, and general as-
sortment OF china. maiolica, glass, and
queensware. Glass globes from Ski up 70
Ie,3Q inches
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DURKEE's SALAD DRESSING, a ready-made,
rich and delicious dressing for all salads of meat
n,h. or vegetables. Cheaper and Infinitely better
than homemade. No sauce equal % Il.
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IcE-cREAM viii be furnished u pic-nics and
festivals at lcholesGie prices al
G. ZIMNER's. 1918 Main street.
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For genuine liquors, tine cigars. and
pure groceries call at ". -. Biair x Co.'S,
400 east .lain street.
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BnowN's gHoNCUiAL TRocHEs. for CoHfh'
and Colds: "The only article of the Kind "lich
h.s done me good service. want nothing betier''
Rer. Z. H. Craig. OtiscU'e y T. sold only IN
l.vps. Price p cents.
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MILLINERY.
NIL | y + X Y.

I dcs,re all my friends and the public. ~ know
that Ihaye OPENED MILLINERY AZ ga bGoAD
STREET. ITu,ThSsasl Mrs. ". II. lr@kl.
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Parties who order their ice-cieain for ie'tlYais
&C.. viii Doe furni,hcd with sauccrs and spoons nee
- harm &. ZINAER.
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HrrRrGrRAroRs, REFEIGERAToRS-ibe best
I'm Tho r,,ttc,-at {. zrfNEg's.
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Committees Of festivals and Iic-nies VIII DO well
10 call on e. ZsrMER for their IcK-chEAh,
CAKES, CASDiES, &c.
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IcE-cEEA,f win De delivered only On sunday IL
ordCrel saturday. {. IiNNE"'
1915 Main street.
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HEBREW LADIES' MEMORIAL AssocIA-
TI0y.-This Association will hold It's annual
meeting this evening at 6 o'clock at the
residence OF Mr.. Edward Cohen, Tenth and
RrOad streets.
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CEceiIcrt Green Tea af 75c.
a pound can be bought Of the Pace-Block
grocer. JOSEPH VI. BLAIR.
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VOL. LXIII.
Late weather Report.

Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.
WASHINGTON. May 81 4. M-For the
Middle Atlantic States, fair weather in the
southern portions. local rains followed by
fair weather in New York; westerly to
Southerly winds. higher barometer, and
cooler weather in northern portions. and
no change in temperature in the southern
portions.
The WEATHER YESTERDAY was clear and
comfortable.
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY A. NJ, 50;
. a. NJ, 90; noon, 10; p. NJ, 81; =.
NJ. 20; midnight, 20.
Mean temperature, GO 1-G.
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Flowers. Flowers.

FOR OTHER LOCAL SEE FOURTH rAGE.l
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GESTLyuES's FURNISHINGS.

GEETLEuEN's FURNISHINGS.
SPRING AND SUMMER
UNDERWEAR.
We have fun stock Of
FANCY BALBRIGGAN SUMMER SUITS,
MEDIUM-WEIGHT 0iERINO UNDERsHIRTs,
GOssAMER MERINO DRAWERS,
IIsLE-THREAD UNDERsHIRTs,
INDIA-GAUZE USDEGsHIRTs,
INDIA-GAUZE DRAWERS,
LACE UNDERsHIRTs,
JACoNET UNDERsHIRTs,
Medium and lightweight PEPPERELL JEANS
DRAwEgs, our own manufacture.
Also, a large stock Of
FANCY HALE HOSE.
II. r. MILLER & Coz
CORNER NINTH AND MAIN STREETS.
Imy s-TuTh&SutJe25I
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RICHMOND, VA. May ], 1883.
mn, Ir\DERSIGNEit HARD

w WARE-DEALER- OF the Guy Of Rich
uons agr, 10 close our respective places or bust
mes a & O'CLOCK y. NJ. from the l3th ol Nay
- tse 5th of ~entcfuber. Ss3. Inclusive.
DONNAN, CANNJS q CO.,
WAIhl>>, COtIHELt. \ ~,
CHARLES !. SiN1oN,
JOHN ". WILL Iald>
JAMES NCGkAM,
\. B. CLARKE q son,
" ". BALDWIN.
mySI1SlS-9ts
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SPECIAL COMMITTEES.

Mr.. King, from the special Committee on
Fire and Finance, presented a report ask
ing for an appropriation OF $4,000, to be
m.ed In remodellng and rebuilding the
nresent engine-house at the corner Of
Brook avenue and Marshall street, the pur-
chase OF land adjacent thereto, and in
adantinp the new structure to the use both
oi an engine-house and police station; also,
10 purchase suitable lot as near TO the in
tersectlon OF Cary street hy the line be-
tween Monroe and Clay Wards as such can
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-04-17
"A Charlning Custom.

There Is custom prevailing among tho
inha oitants Of the Sandeman Islands,
which may throw light npon the civilized
use Of wedding cako. When q native glrl
whose exceptional beauty has brought her
many suitors is knocked down with cub
and carried of by her accepted sultor, the
welded pair, within forty-cIght hours OF
wedding, send cup OF poison distilled
ftom the huahula tree to each and every
one Of the BRIDES former admirers. II
any recipient feels that he cannot heoome
rcconciled to the marriage. he drinks the
poison and dles; but II ho decides that he
will survive the loss Of his intended wife,
he throws away the polson, aud feels
bound IN honor never to chow the sli8htest
sign Of disappointment. BY this admir-
able system tho husband Is spared the
pangs Of Jealousy. and able to live OF
| friendly terms with the surviving admirers
Of hlR wife,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-04-17
Eootgear OF Actresses

"Talking OF small feet, said a dealer
III ladies' fancy and theatrical shoes, re-
Gently, IL am making now two OF the
smallest pairs of shoes that were seen
upon public stage. They are Tor the
Midgots, one pair Tor each Of them. They
will be No. 81, infants size, and will cost
$l3 a pair.
''Tnat will be rather more than So an
inch. won't it 2"
eyes, the shoes will be about as long as
your finger"
"How small size did you ever know q
full grown actress to wear {"
IL tLlnk No. IS Is about the smallest
slipper that ever had tho pleasure of
selling to be 1ourished over the heads Of
an orchestra"
"What are the favorte shoes with
feminine stars just nowf"
''Brocaded satin, either boots or slippers
and made with high Lonis XIV. heels.
The boots cost 1926 q pair and the slippers
$l2. Then there are hand painted sippcrs
imported from Parls. | do not think that
these, however, will stand Dtage use very
we'll, and they arc not likely to be per-
mancntly popuIar Just now they arc all
the ruge. Then we have real dressed seal
skin low. .quartcrcd shoes, whicn arc quite
popular. 1t makes very little difference
what character a lady assumes, sho will
generally prefer Il stylish modern boot to
one perhaps moro historically correct.
The Sultan's wife and the Utah settlers
daughter arc each bound to come on tho
stage in the latest French slippers, tor the
reason that these look much smaller and
prettier and withal cause more paipitaslon
IN the region Of tho ir)nt tow OF the par
quctte. For gentlemen. where the char.
acters assumed will allow 1t, the gondolt
slippers arc ve.y snowy. They are maa'
OF buff alligator skin and In the shapc o
a gondola. Rob on and Crane bough
gondola4 when they were here for TIT
1.-Two Dtomlos.' Robson takes No.
which 10 small Tor him."
"low can the poorly paid subordinate
AMI chorus-glrls afford 20 buy $25 sati,
bo1ts, which will quickly SOIL and spoil 2
"lhey do not. Toy buy white canva
Or jeans boots, which oau tncn be )veret
win silk, or even cambric. as desired
rhe canvas shoes will outlast several GOV
grunge, and their first cost Is ouly 80 o
SO"
"What do you cons der a small foot l.,
large woman z"
IA large woman who can comfortabl
wear No. 8 may be SAID to have sme
foot. l hmvc, however, seen such VIII
only take a No. /. A medlumn-size
woman, to have small foot, would re
qulre about No. Q, and small woma
u No. ! or No. IL. But you take til
smallest ladies, as they average, and NJ
one IN the hundred eau wear a No.
Is not once week that we have a call Il
a No. |, and very rarely indeed is NJ
l'l3 wanted.