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State Pension Checks Received.

State Senator Echols While in Richmond
on Friday last, visited the capitol and pro-
cured from the Auditor the following pen
sion checks for Staunton and Augusta
pensioners
Mrs. Sallie M. Campbell, $50, and Mrs.
Sarah Jane Ramsey, $50, of Staunton; Mrs.
Frances S. Jones, Waynesbero, $50; Mrs.
Ann Tisdale, Furnace Buckingham $50;
Mrs. Elizabeth Avis, Laurel Hill, $50; Mrs.
Nancy Y. Curry, Mt. Meridian, $50; Mrs.
Mary C. Sheets, Burke's Mill, $50; Mrs.
Eliza V. Mccormick, Spottswood, $50;
Mrs. Margaret S. Wilson, Laurel Hill, $50;
Mrs. Mary Smallwood, Moffett S Creek,
$50; Mrs. Sarah J. Thompson, Striblng
Springs, $50; Mrs. Nancy Ellen Hite,
Greenville, $50; Mrs. Emily Taylor, Way
nesboro, $50; Mrs. Sarah r. Whitlock,
Annex, $50; Mrs. Susan G. McCutchen,
Middlebrook $50; Mrs. Margaret A. Den
mis-, West Augusta, $50; Mrs. Diana A.
Curry, Long Glade, $50; Mrs. Mary Ann
King, Waynesboro, $50; Mrs. Catherine
Talley, Middlebrook, $50; Mrs. Rosanna r.
NOOti, toO, AAiilA 10
Spottswood, $780, Mrs. Margaret A. Talley
Laurel Hill, $50; Mrs Rebecca f. Hender-
son, Stuart Draft, $50; Mrs. Barbara G..
Walker. Waynesboro, $50; Mrs. Frances j..
Bear, Churchville, $50; Mrs. Margaret e.
Anderson, Mt. Scion, $50; Mrs. Sarah A.
Smith, Swoope's Depot, $50; Mrs. Frances
Marion, Fishersville, $50; Mrs. Caroline
Dinl1le, Moscow, $50.
r. W. Reed, Sherando, $50; Jno. M. Tai
iaferro, jennings Gap. $50; Jno. N. Meek,
Middlebrool1, $50; Elisha B. Brown, Lynd-
hurst, $50; Elijah M. Wiseman, Mossey
Creek, $50: Nathaniel HUMPHREYS, Fort
Defiance. SIS; Daniel Michael, Sangersville,
SIS; Michael Weaver, Moffett's Greek, SIS;
J. G. Breeder, Laurel Hill, SIS; Morgan
Blizzard, West Augusta, SIS; James NJ.
Rhodes, Buffalo Gap, SIS; VIM. II. Apple,
Greenville, SIS; Daniel w. Harris, Van
Lear, SIS.
On his return to the city MI. Echols
mailed them at once to the persons to whom
they belonged.
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BreVltleS.

A correspondent Of the Richmond Dis
patch suggests that the body OF murdered
man found half buried, his overcoat on,
heal the Half Way House OH the Peninsula
on March 18th, is that of James Newton
Mauck Of Koiner' Store, Augusta county,
who disappeared from his creditors and his
family January Goth, and was last seen il
Richmond Jan. 2Sth.
John Michiea colored boy of Green street
while walking in front of q street CAL COZ
ner of Main and Augusta streets Wednes-
nesday, was knocked down by the team
and his leg badly torn by the wheel.
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Real Estate Transfers.

Emily B. White to B. f. Eal1le, the old
J. w. Ably store Oh New street, $4,000.
Charles Curry, Commissioner, to Thomas
Croghan, the old Newmarket on Kalorama
street, $1CO
A. B. Arthur to James Henry Lee, lot
40 fit. on Madison street, 1925.
Charles Grattan to A. M. Valz, 40 foot
lot adjoining the Grattan residence on the
West, ST 800.
w. II. Kable to W. J. Perry & Co.,
heading syndicate, 10 acres of the Staun-
ton Military Academy grounds, $4,000.
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C1tv Street Railway Extension,

Yesterday morning the Road Board Of
Beverley Manor gave permission to the
City Street Railway Co. to extend its line
along the Southside OF Churchville Avenue
The work will be commenced at once and
be completed by May 18th. This is a good
thing for the Park Addition, for the cars
contract to run every fifteen minutes,
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Amuselnents Ahead,

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights
next, Prof. Carpenter exhibits at the Opera
House the wonders of mesmerism, some of
which are very laughable and all of which
are mysterious.
On May LIST. Patti Rosa. the bright little
soubrette appears.
For May 18th, 1.-THE Two Old Cronies"
ale OOked
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On Monday last, Mayor Fultz sentenced
Martha Taylor, coored, to ninety days in
jail and 4 fine of 800, for keeping a bagnio
in Court House Alley. The severity of
the sentence arose from the fact that
the evidence showed that two girls of four
teen had been visitors at the place. Com
monwealth S Attorney A. c. Gordon rep
resented the State and Mr.. Edward Echols
the prisoner. An appeal was taken to the
Hastings Court where a jury will try it,
and the prisoner was bailed to appear.
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A Sure Chance to Make Money.

One Of the surest ways to make money
now offered, is to purchase the livery OUTFIT
advertised for sale in this paper by MI.
Edward Burke. Mr.. Burke has one OF the
finest outfits in the country and has accu-
mulated a fortune irthe business here, hay
ING started with nothing. Nothing that
could be said to recommend the investment
would be as strong as this fact, He star
ted the business a poor man and is now a
LARGE real estate owner and well to lin all
respects,
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Court OF Appeals.

In the Court Of Appeals, in session at
Richmond, the case of Roller Us. Effinge1
has been removed to Staunton.
In that Court, Monday, Peyton Us. Stuart
was argued by Capt. James Bumgardne1
for appellant and George M. Harrison fol
the appellee. On Tuesday it was further
argued 10y w. w. Gordon for appellant and
VIM. J. Robertson for appellee, and sub
mitted.
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W. P. TAMs,
A. j. BUTTS,
JOHN d. CROWLE,

The statement issued by City Treasurer
Arista Hoge dated April l, 1891, shows the
bonded debt Of the city to be 1926, 400, Of
which 100000 is a subscription to the
Valley Railroad; $1O7 300 was incurred in
getting the water works; $4,000 was for
purchase of City Hall. and $4,000 for
school buildings.
The Sinking Fund consists of SOL 800 city
bonds: 81 900 Clarke county bonds, and
S., 139. SO in cash-total $95, 639.69.
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M A II kETS.

INDICATOR OFFICE,
STAUNToN. VA, April 23rd.
The sensation in the grain market this week
is the big advance in wheat and flour. Wheat
in Staunton sold at 81 .25-an advance of Is
cents since April 2d-and flour advanced 80
cents per barrel all around. And the advance
is not local merely, but extends the whole
country over, and seemingly for good reasons,
namely, the great shortage in last years
CROP a good foreign demand, and the very
late season for spring wheat sowing, cutting
the acreage in the Northwest down. The be-
lief now is that prices will hold good until
farmers can harvest the magnificent crop now
growing i'll this section.
GRAIN MARKETS.
RICHMOND. Apr. Observation-Disclosures $l.22a
$685. Shortberry, Sl.20a$l2l; mixed, Sl.22aSl25
Corn-White, SIC; Mixed, SiaS5c.
BALTIMORE, Al pr. CIV heat-Southern steady:
Fultz 12Oa12S; Longberry 122a12s; No. red 12I1a;
steamer No. red 1lS19; Western weak No
winter red spot and April 100; May 11S4all9; July
1l6a1lGA; August IL. Corn-Southern inactive
and lower; white S3aS5; yellow 65aS6.
CHICAGO, Apr. 22.-Wheat-May 1l112; July
HOS. Corn-May ~; July 665s.
STANTON PRICE CURRENT.
WHOLESALE PRICE OF STAUNToN MARKET,
April %. 1891. {
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Visiting the Lodges.

MI. w. L. Olivier, Grand Chancellor
of Knights of Pythias, was, in Alexandria
last week visiting the lodges there.
MI. j. Howard Wayt, Grand Master of
Masons, made an official visit to Buena
Vista lodge Friday night.
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LIVE STOCK MARKETS,

RICHMOND, Apr. 29.--Prices Of Beef cattle rang
ed as follows:
Medium to good-........................l 50 900
Common to fair...............,....,,.." 250 4.00
sheep 519a614c. Hogs g. a6Mc. Receipts OF cattle
Us; hogs 30.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, April TO-
Prices of Beef Cattle this week ranged as follows
Generally rated first quality. 1879 a 5.S71a
Medium good fair quality ........ 100 a 40
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
CoWS...." 2GO o.3o
Trade i'll Beeves has been fairly active. The
quality shows marked improvement on that of
last weeks offerings, and values were advanced
on the better grades, ~, with very little if any
Improvements on the rougher grades.
Mich Cows Common cows were very dull this
week. better grades fairly active and values I'M
changed. Wequote from $50 to so per head.
Veal Calves-A very full supply; trade very
dull and prices off. We quote at 4a44 cts per lb.
BALTIMORE, April 2O.-The bulk of the hog re-
ceipts for the week have been light with only
a small offering of Western hogs. We uote pigs
and roughs GAGE; better grades of pigs 6Aa7c;
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MI AIR RIED

BUSH-WHEAT.--In Hagerstown, Md, april
18th, j. Emmett Bush, of Midvale, Augusta, to
Miss Maggie Wheat daughter of John w.
Wheat of Fairfield, Rockbridge.
CLARK-lIOOVEIs.-T April Iith at the
Revere House, Harrisonburg, by Rev. DIR. $. X.
Cox, j. Z. Clark of Basic City, to Miss Florence
Hoover, of Bridgewater, Va.
WINE-DRIVER.-Near Timberville, Rocking
ham, April 14th, by Rev: Benz. Nef.C. N. Wine
of Augusta to Miss Matte Driver.
BUTLER-H pril Is. in Fauquier coun-
ty Va, Thomas M. Butler, of Staunton, to
Miss Mamie Hume.
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The Ownership of the Black Rock Springs

The suit of the Black Rock Springs I'm
provement Co. as. r. T. Miller of Shendun,
involving the ownership of the Spring.
was decided in the Rockingham Circuit
Court last week in favor of the company
The plaintiff claimed that the spring was
on property he inherited from his father,
and proceeded to cut off the supply Of
water that it gave to the hotel.
The company brought suit for trespass
and obtained verdict of one cent damages
carrying the costs-against Miller. This
suit was first brought in the Augusta Cir
cult Court, but recent survey having
shown that the property was in Rocking
ham. it was removed to the Rockingham
court on a question of Jurisdiction. Maj
T. G. Elder of Staunton, represented the
company, and Capt. James Bumgardner of
Staunton, and Judge George Grattan of
Harrisonburg, represented r. 7. Miller.
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DEVELOPMENT Notes.

The annual meeting of the Chesapeake u
Ohio Development Co.'S stockholders was
held at Clifton Forge, April 18th, MI.
VIM. Patrick presiding. The annual re-
port showed that the assets of the compa-
ny as of March 31st, 1891, aggregate
1856, O95.O4. while the liabilities, including
the $500, 1000 represented by capital stock,
amount to only $500, Gill, leaving a sur
plus OF $154. 423.23 The Directors were
instructed to expend the surplus for the EN-
enlargement and establishment OF indus
tries. Messrs. John Donovan and Geo. X.
Anderson were added to the Directory.
The Valley (Luray) Land and Improve
ment Co. has made an assignment for the
benefit of it's creditors. of all it's property,
including the Luray Inn and Caverns prop
erty. The deed stipulates that the company
is to pay Is per cent. of it's Indebtedness in
40 days and 10 per cent. every 30 days there
after until all is paid. In case of default
the trustees are to sell. The trustees are
residents OF Luray and Baltimore.
The Boston Tin Mining Go. has ordered
the machinery for $780, 900 plant for tie
reduction of ore on the Cash property in
Rockbridge, and it is daily expected at We
suvius depot. The company spaying ,00o
a year for the privilege of mining, with the
option of buying the property in 1892 at
$1ss,OO0.
Hon. John Randolph Tucker has had to
decline the invitation OF the Virginia Real
Estate to deliver lectures in the n orth and
West with Senator Daniel and Maj. Jed.
Hotchkiss, he being, in addition to his
college duties, busily engaged in writing
a book on constitutional law.
The BerryvilIe, Clarke county, Building
and Development Co., has been formed
with 100000 capital, and among the Di-
rectors are G. Julian Pratt OF Augusta,
and E. e. r. HUMPHREYS of Rockbridge.
Mrs. James Bush has sold her 124-acre
farm near Waynesboro, to w. M. Wishart
for $35, 600. The property will at once be
improved with streets, avenues, &c.
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COMMISSIONER OF TIE REVENUE.

Hereby announce myself candidate for
/ COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE for Mid
die River District, and respectfully solicit the
votes of my fellow citizens.
Respectfully,
G. ALEX. MOWRY,
mar l3-tde New Hope.
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d OCULAR NoMIMEEs So OF THE h., DEMO NC
AT THE MAY ELECTION.-The following can
ddates having received the highest number of
votes in the Democratic primary election held
on April the It'll, are hereby declared the noml-
nees for their respective offices of the Augusta
county Democracy:
COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY Meade f. White
TREASURER, James n. Mcfarland.
SHERIFF, n. q. Watts.
BEVERLEY MANOR DISTRICT.
Superyisor, Observation-Disclosures.
Comm issioner of Revenue, W. Arthur Wilson
Road Commissioner, G; NJ. Ba ylor.
Overseef of Poor, J. N. Whitlock.
Constable, John M. CARRIER.
Justices of the Peace, j. L. Mitchell, Arch K in
ney and A. B. Iightner.
NORTH RIVER DISTRICT.
Supervisor, VIM. II. Gamble.
Comm issIoner of Revenue, George w. Swink.
Road Commissioner, G. Fl. Arehart.
Overseer of Poor, j. G. Fellers.
Constable, Jas. M. Reeves.
Justices of the Peace, j. Il. Clarke, j. j. Cupp
W. ID. Clarke.
MIDDLE RIVER DISTRICT.
Supervisor, S. II. Walker.
Commissioner of Revenue, VIM. III. Norman
Road Commissioner, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
overseer of Poor, W. j. Brown.
Constable, G. A. Alexander.
Justices of the Peace, Jas. w. Crawford, w. F.
Fretwell, Ii. c. Barnhart.
SOUTH RIVER DISTRICT.
Supervisor, Elijah Conner.
Commissioner of Revenue, William H. Mowry
Road Commissioner, J Ohm W. Paul.
Overseer of Poor, IL. ID. Hensley.
Constable w. b. Scott.
Justices of the Peace, j, w. Churchman, Il. Il
Wade. II. w. CroWder.
RIvERHEADS DISTRICT.
Supervisor, J. Alex. Bumgardner.
Comm ssoner OF Revenue, II f. LareW.
Road Commissioner. j ohm d. l1lley.
Oyerseer of Poor, A. Bauth.
Constable, M. c. Kerr
Tuct If Peace s Al w.
iaferro, w. Hamilton.
PASTURES DISTRICT
SUPERVISOR II. A. Dunlap.
Commissioner of Revenue, ID. f. Hoover.
Road Commissioner ID. N. Wilson.
Overseer of Poor, I'll b. Seg.
Constable, q. Frank Smith.
Justices OF the Peace, ID. N. Wilson. j. S. Guy
u. b. kunfle.
For those offices where blanks occur there were
no candidates in the Primary election
The whole number of votes cast was 3,2lO.
VIM e. KINNEY, JOHN N. OPIE,
Secy Chairman.
apr 17-tde
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T Respectfully announce myself an indepen-
i dent candidate for COMMISSIONER OF TIL E
REVENUE for Pastures District, and respectfully
solicit the support of my friends and fellow
citizens.
mar 6-tde NJ. A. ASHB4.
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7 Respectfully announce myself a candidate 1of
Il COMMISSIONER OF TIE REVENUE Tor Bey.
erley Manor District in Augusta county II
elected shalt endeavor t } perform the duties OF
the Office to the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
feb1-tde@ Mint 81 ring,
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ELECTION-May 2sth. 1897


NJ OTICE.--If Mr.. Joseph Senger will consent to
IN serve OverSeer of the Poor for Beverley
Manor District, he will be supported by many
voters, as Mr.. McAleer will serve no longer under
any consideration. MANY VOTERS.
apr 2l-4t
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Tribute Of Respect.

A called meeting of the Board Of Directors
and officers of the City Mission, was held
thursday, April 23. The following resolu-
lions were adopted:
Whereas, 1t has pleased our Heavenly
Father to remove from our midst our beloved
friend, Mrs. Virginia w. Warren.
Whereas, We feel that in this dispensation
of providence we have lost one of our most
Jealous and efficient members, counsellor
and comforter in every noble aspiration OF
life and for the advancement of the kingdom
OF Christ.
ResoIced ]. That we bow in humble sub
mission to the will of our Heavenly Father
who doeth all things we'll.
Resolred 3 That we tenderly sympathize
with the bereaved family and the stricken
daughter in their deep affection. May the
God of all grace bring comfort and peace to
their sorrowing hearts. Their beloved one has
truly fallen asleep with sublime confidence
in blessed awakening. May her pure and
gentle spirit guide them safe into the home OF
the blessed.
Resotred3. That we record these resolutions
upon the books of this society and a copy be
sent to the family OF the deceased.
Mrs. Nj. &. PRICE,
:" A. f. KINNEY,
=" j. b. BLACKLEY,
sc j. b. WOODWARD,
sc r. r. LEFTWICH
| Committee.
Mpc w r. OI IvrEp Sop'y II
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DWELLING FOR RENT.-A comfortable
~ brick dwelling house, of rooms, with
about two acres of grounds, stabling, carriage
house, clsterns, &c, Delightful location half
mile from Stanton. Address,
APPS THOMAS ID. HANSON.
wv ANTED-Board in a private family, for a
w man and his wife. References eX-
changed. Address with terms, location, &C.,
april 2t GIL" care NINDICAToR.
NOTICE.-'rhe co-partnerslllp heretofore ex-
IN listing between James s. Knowles and John
Smyth, at Basic City, under the style OF
Knowles IL Smyt til, is this day dissolved.
AMIIS $. KNOWLES,
JOHN SMYTH,
Staunton, Va, April 18th, ~. apr l7-Gt"
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good Western hogs 74a71c. Receipts for the
wee, II !. q head.
BALTIMORE, April 2O.-Sheep $l.50as5.5J per 100
lbs. Lambs 5>aa6Lc Ter pound. Receipts 1851
head.
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DIED.

PARRIS.-On April 18th, in Staunton, William
Paris (co J, son of Irena Paris.
William was born i'll the year 1871, and though
only twenty years old his life was one OF useful
was great comfort to his widowed mother, sis
tiers and brothers, whose welfare was his first
care. Industrious and honest, William was truS-
ted and liked by all who knew him. Never a
cheerful word for those who visited him during
the long months of his last illness In all things
showing that he possessed the Christian grace OF
patience. and now, we believe. he has entered
the city of God, where there is no sorrow or PAIN
but Joy and peace forever i'll the presence of the
King.
DAVIDSON.-At Capon Bridge, w. Va, April
18th, Mrs Elizabeth Coulter Davidson, widow
of DR.. John A. Davidson, aud third daughter CT
the late Ja...eS Tipping formerly OF winchester,
Va. Interment in Mt HeLron cemetery, VIII =
chester. a prI l5tP.
BEVERLEY.-At the home of Robert Beverley
Fauquier Co., Va, April 18th, Mrs. j. Brad.
Beverley. She had only been married eightee II
months,
A Austin, aged tWenty-siX years. He was a MEM
Der of Lee Lodge A. f. & A. NJ. and of the Roy
al Arch Chapter in stanton.
CLAGETT-ln Washington city, of congestion
of the lungs, March Esd, Edith Cropey Cagett.
a former pupil at the Virginia Female lnsti-
tute, StauntOn.
MAYES.-At West View, April Dist, Miss H. E.
Mayes, aged 46 years. Interment at Thornrose
Cemetery.
STOCKING.-In Syracuse, N. Y, April 10th Rev.
Selah Stocking. in the S5th year of his age. He
was an uncle of Mrs. Harvey Risk of Staunton.
WARREN.-At the residence of her son-n-la law,
f. b. LipScomb in stanton, April list, Mis-.
Virginia w. Warren.
HYDEN.-April H. near Mint Spring, Miss Nancy
HyueO. aged about rs.
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W NJ. PNTRICI'
w. r.. CRAIG,
A Il DADINDls

COmmlSSl OnefS.
IL. N.;Ryan, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Au-
gl,sta county, do certify that VIM. Patrick, one
of the Commissioners of sale appointed by de-
cree in the cause of Hamilton's creditors VS..
Hamilton j. E., has duly executed the bond re-
uuired by said decree in the penalty of $4,000.
Given under my hand this 18th day of February,
1891. j. N. RYAN Clerk.
apr lott
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tue of decree OF the cireIfftseourt of Augusta
county i'll the chancery cause of Driver VS.. Lloyd,
entered at the November term, 1890, | will offer
for sale at public auction, in front of the court
house in StauutON.
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Staunton's Receipt and Disbursement EST
mate for 1892.

The following is the estimate of receipts
and disbursements of the city for the fiscal
wear 1892:
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Mrs. w. T. OLIVIER. Sec'y. II
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SALE OF VALUABLE
" REAL ESTATE.-PurSuant to decree
If the Circuit Court for Augusta county in the
,ause of Hamilton's creditors vs. Hamilton, j.
g., we will sell at public auction Oh the premi-
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l certify that the Special Commissioner in
Wills. &C., VS.. Gilbert, has executed the bond
required j. N. RYAN,
apr SIT Clerk,
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RICHMOND, Apr 20.-Prices of Beef cattle rang
ed as follows:
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-08

of gigantic topaz surrounded with dia-
monds, and then falling apart to the floor.
About the top of the bodice ran sable
band. There were no sleeves.
Miss Ava Willing, who came from Phila-
delphia year ago, planning to carry all
things before her, and who has so far sue
ceeded that in few short weeks she will be
Mrs. Astor's daughter-in-law, appeared at a
recent function in a very pretty and
unique frock OF pale violet silk embroidered
with gold daisies and looped on the left side
over skirt of the heavy Russian lace that
is beginning to he so fashionable. The low
bodice had plain round back, and in front
it was laid in shell plaits, giving quite an
original effect both at top and bottom. The
pulled sleeves were finished with passemen-
terie bands
On this occasion-and, indeed, on several
occasions latterly-I could but notice the
presence of dresses pointing modestly and
cautiously, but still with n certain degree of
iranknoss, hoopskirtward. There was, for
example, gown of pale blue and white
striped silk, whose skirt was distended very
slightly but with absolute evenness all
around. 1t was edged with white and spot
| less feather ruching, which, but for the
slight train, would have described circle on
| the floor Across the front was arranged an
| odd bit Of lace drapery, caught up at the ends
| with leather pompons, and reminding one
| comicllly of a mantel lambrequin." A
| length of silk formed a panier and was
| caught up in the back and fastened by a
| cluster of feathers TO the low bodice, which
| was laced in the back and edged at the top
and bottom with feathers. For shoulder
| straps there were strands of pearls.
The mention of hoop-Sklrts reminds me to
tell you something you may not believe, but
which, nevertheless, is literally true.
number among my acquaintance hand
/ some woman who moves somewhat in So
ciety and who is well up in clothes chron
icies, but who, in spite of the facts men
toned, has never left off wearing them. She
is very tall; setting aside giantesses anC