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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-11
cHHIsTMAs PREsENrs.

Christmas comes on apace and the per-
picking question of presents arises once
more. II is silver season this time; you
may feel quite safe in presenting any small
object of silver. or that il silyer-mOunted.
Black felt appears to rule in all manner
Of hats for the street.
Sleeves are the most important detail IN
planning a gown nowadays. They have
seldom offered greater variety, but they
are nearly all large.
The prevailing couture includes knot
at the back of the head IN form resembling
the letter IS" -,
Swagger hair-pins are of tortolse-shell
double or triple pronged, with elaborate
lv-wrought gold tops. With three prongs
they become small back-combs
Heiotrope. with its variations, domi-
mates the season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-11
III ELoATrD nFHIND.

It wes a windy day and the tails OF BIS
coat hovered around hrs head, while the
tail Of thai shirt, no longer kept in proper
bounds b. suspender5, foated consplcu.,
ously and majestically behind, mus u
fqncePs door and beheld her awaiting his
arrival upon the honeysuckled porch;
Yet the fates had not quite deserted him.
for after a quarter of a miles chase he was
delivered unhurt from his pursuers by
company of Confederates, who, by hap
by chance, were entering the town, g,
IL was not, however, until the kindly
shades of evening were falling that 10
yentured to face his sweetheart.
That evening, as her little hand lay con-
fidingly IN his, she said demurely, but
there was world of mischief shining IN
her ewes: John, dear. | made sure you
had surrendered, for | saw your haS OF
truce flying from behind"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-11

ITO inaugural meeting Of the Tuesday
20 Club was gwen 81 the elegant
,,-e 4 Mr. and Mrs. II. II. Whitloek on
I'eay evening. The president OF the
20 Was gracious and charming, and II
: ~ is The example ia entertaining which
,as Sen bers are to follow the success OF
'a' club i assured.
~ Whitlock was assisted 10 receiving
alfs John s. Wise aud Mrs, William II.
'~0'lt. Mrs. Grey skipwith and Miss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-11

In wedding dress proper certain costly
little novelties creep in from time TO time.
For instance. this season tho plain fa0rlc
Is almost invariably united, either WITH a
metallic brocade-the metal may be gold
or silver, bnt is preferably the latter-or
with the self material embroidered by
hand with seed-pearls and SILVER Inc
latter idea has como to be most favored.
The lines Of narrow embroidery on the ne
skirt radiate from the waist at brief
distances. The largo pulled sleeves
are a feature of most of the newest we'd
ding dresses. As TO lace, that is OF course
always appropriate, hut the old IDEA OF
smotberinr the person of the bride in a
profuson Of that costly product no longer
obtains, and unless there is an abundance
Of good lace belonging 10 the family ana
worn as an heirloom the bridal dress IS
not burden5d with II. The veil 1901 course,
tulle and the bridal flowers are orangs
blossoms still. despite recent attempts to
dlsplace them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-11

Mrs. Grey Skipwith entertained tho
Thursday Card Club in beautiful style on
the regular evening. The house was taste
fully decorated with growing plants, wax
candles under shades of different hues.
and cut roses. A huge mistletoe bough
swung under the arch of tho double doors.
Handsome and unique favors were be-
slowed upon each lady, and the entertain
meut was complete III every detail. The
young lady guests were Miss Roy
washington, II. c., Miss Fife Branch.
Miss Irene Langhorne. and Miss Lyons.
The married guests: Mr.. and Mrs, X. II.
Whitlock. Mr.. and MIS-. John Harrison,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles WORKMAN, Mir ana
Mrs. james A. Welsh, Mr.. and Mrs. Waller
Morton, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Kerr Branch, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Stokes, Mrs. Jackson
Guy, Mrs. John Enders. MIR. and Mrs.
Charles Lathrop. Mr.. aud Mrs. Adolph Os-
terloh, MIR. and Mrs. JOSIAH Ryland. Mr..
aud Airs Barbour Thompson; Messrs.
William II. Grant, Frank Davenport. DO.
Lane Stern, Charles Boiling, j. Anderson.
Thomas n Page. Roosevelt Page, and John
rutherford. The members Of the club
present were Mr.. and Mrs. John Dunlop.
bir. and Mrs. thomas n. Carter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Boiling. Mr.. and Mrs. 9. ID.
Laughurne, Mr.. and Mrs. Levin Joynes,
Mr. and Mrs. Gideon davenport, Mr.. and
Mrs. Otway Allen, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Rutherford, Mr.. and Mrs. William TTigg.
Mrs. Buck MIR. T.. ID. L. Myers. Mr.. aud
Mrs. Alfred Harris.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-11

The Virginia Society of the Colonial
Danes Of America met at the residence OF
Mrs. Herbert 4. Claiborne, 600 west Grace
street, on Saturday at half-past ~ o'clock.
In the absence of the president, Mrs. Viii
liam russell Robinson, the vice president,
Mrs James Lyons. presided. he subject
of discussion was the adoption OF the laws
OF admission, which under the national
constitution are very strict. No lady
can ION who Is not invited to
by one member and seconded by another,
by both of whom she must be declared
eligible. Each member can propose only
two names. After the papers are filled
out they must (under the national conStl-
tution) be examined by committee OF
three, who personally investigate BloIes,
certified extracts from wills. deeds mar
rare-bonds, &C., and verify references to
printed records. This committee Is COM
posed of Mrs. ii. ". Flournoy, Miss Annie
Rose Walker, and Mrs. A. b. Camm, as
sisted by Mr.. w. e.. Stanard, a PeneaiOgl-
cal student of known and tested ability.
The rooms of the Southern Historical So
ciety have been offered to this committee
10 use for their meetings.
The old colonial seal OF Virginia was
adopted bv the society: letters of en-
couracement and interest were read from
hlr. Alexander Brown, historian OF the So
cietv. aud from Miss Dickinson and Miss
Nicholas. secretary and treasurer OF the
national society. and arrangements made
for the meeting IN January, when pepper
upon the Influence of the Colonial
Dame" will be read.
Tue names OF Mrs. Amehe Rlyes Chanler
and Mrs Cary Ann Peyton were proposed
for membership.
The delegates 10 the National Congress
of Danes to be held in Washington IN
January are Mrs. William Russell Robin
son, Mrs. James Lyons, and Mrs. Thomas
y. Carter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-11
NOTHING TOO BIZARRE.

The bridesmaids wear empire gowns,
made with the most picturesque effects
which occur 10 the mind Of the n'of.s'e.
Nothing is too bizarre 10 serve as brides
maids gown. The hats are Gainsborough.
i'm colors to match the gowns. The num-
her of bridesmaids Is now rarely loss thnn
five. including the juvenile maid Of honor,
and not infroquently two moro are added,
making tho bridal procession rather for
midable.
plaldod silks for street wear are feature
Of the season. They are in the tartan and
shepherds plaids, and in wide Shared
effects
Carriage and evening wraps follow the
empire models and are rather shapeless
affairs. having a straight fall from beneath
the arms.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-11
,,,,,,y club ReoreanIEed--A Bril-
IT. ,r,an and Numerous Private
,.,,r,ainn cnts-rersonAi roints.

-.. -..,.h Of lovely things for the
..a ono finds IN the stores is be-
There was never a time when
..c, o( an entertainment were
... and artistic rs the present. A
..1as IN regard to some Of the
....~a new and may DO appro-
.ats at Christmas may in
.l orr readers. Among the
Gees Toy the table are lovely
....-. .a crystal ana gilt and in Bo-
slarly beautiful, is o deep,
dish, which rosts upon centre
..u or SIX. ArtiStcally en-
.f.rr sseod beneath Il. Prom the
.t.. drsb rises stand which may
... Gala ,lhcs. roses carnations,
.I tUo dish below NAV contain
Roman punch, or any orna-
..... r cases that are selected 10
Reversing tho order OF
lovers may be arranged in the
rre- OF fruits adOTn the cen
.. Bohemian patterns are less
cd the crystal and gold, the
w $40 upward.
e,, now put on the table in a
..rfn traditional "sp0Ouholder"
-.. n1 more. The dishes arc IN
',a.fise patterns. Silver and
,.I.uuttCr knives and plates
..ru.w Christmas temptations.
s..s are round. with q broad
..... CHINA plates tit the centre, 10
..t., with china handles cor
r.I broad, plated blades come
. these are charmlng.
..... ...-.slolls in American Beleek
dainty. They are found in
.. A LAYER of crushed ice ~
..vi or turceu; the shells are
. thaIce and fine oyster LAID
aid o piece Of lemon be-
...-- creams and ices there are
..su china. Tho Dresden pat
REVEALING styles II decora-
...I shells. or those tinted deli
...l U'dot rim, are used for
q musical dinner, so.ree, or
...-. aye unique oblong boxes.
-..t musical instruments upon
IS, maudohns. harps, &C.-
40. acy rest upon squares Of
Drums are also used for
u.s.. musical parties.
..l gwen a short while ago by
ship IN port the ices were
...tt. little designs OF sailor
.... Of Crukled paper 20 repre-
and sawed IN pink and
l. handles. The great va
-..-r adds UNNECESSARILY 20 the
table and completes its APP
d ms Is more fad than
20 present. The exquisite de-
-..Isues. the artistic blending
..I tle marvellous reproduce
as'uIai flowers IS q study as
.. 70 s. delightful. Surely the
... & tie most fastldious Is
..-.a.el bv all that can tempt
.... ...... e service and surroundings.
..L.rl. "a, for several seasons
g.. ..w.l. candles under shades. Silk
las. -.trn tue place of the paper
.. .... ara sometimes finished
....Ia little knot of dainty small
Little dishes for b0H-b0HS.
.l.ai almonds. or filberts are
d. ... ..- Il china, silver, or cut glass,
..-..t.t., strikes the fancy As all
.....-i spoons Tor coffee after dinner
s. ugy the 6OiaOi.RtgTeS or bou-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-11

One young woman independently ad-
justed her veil with bunch Of marguerites
not long since and tho innovation was
noted rather admlrincly. but [ have not
observed that she has had any imitators.
Girls in general are timid about the OBJ
servance of wedding traditions. even to
the verge Of superstition. Orchids are;
however, frequently added to the bridal
bouquet with pretty effect. Iyory-white
satin. white brocaded silk, faille, satin
duchessc, pan de so.c-these are the usua!
materials for the wedding gown. All OF
them are subject 10 the metallic .embroid-
cry alluded to above and where this - APP
piled Cand it has become almost usual or
fan. slippers, stockings, and even gloves
being daintily enriched with the glitterlng
stitches.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-11

Mss Mary Jones entertained small
number of friends on Thursday evening
AT avery agreeable 5 o'clock tea in honor
of her cousin. Miss Cunningham OF
Greensboro, NC. Miss Martha Bagby as
sisted in receiving, and the occasion was
rendered particularly delightful py the
Zeal nusic of Misses Langhorne and Ham,
ner The guests were Misses jamie Blair,
Ashley Miller. Mary Lewis. Mamie Lay,
Irene Langhorne, Jennie Hennlns, Alice
Henping. Virgie CABOT. Carrie Elicit,
Anime Hammer, , Emma Carrlngton; Lou
Adkins, Lulie Williams, Adele Williams,
Lizzie Bridges. Lulie Powers, Gertrude
Camm, and Annie Leigh Camm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-11

hi-.'~ reception q O few relatives and
- held al the residence Of Mr..
l.isler after the wedding cere-
i: &,s Aume Camp and Mr.. John
'. Robson az the Monumental
.r Wednesday afternoon At D
l.e house was tastefully deco.
"f. luk shades and carnations. aud
handsome brunettel was very
She stood IN her bridal robe OF
... 90 receive her friends.
ID. ..r in me brides loaf was taken by
- NJ hoLor, Mss Annie Amber
$3.50 was OecOmingly Rttired IN pale
..l carried bouquet Of Ameri-
rg,. 4 dainty collation. was
tlj the bridal couple took the
tain for Washington and New
present were Messrs. Mabin Hob
West Virginia tbest NAM, Plummer
saunders Hobson, Preston No
; .rl Thompson baltimore. Teneh
a Norfolk. John Lyons, Arthur
.. W. n. Hanewinckel. John Akin
, ". %. Ferguson, Q. ID. Higginh0tham,
..rpbtl. George Camp, and Richard
' Norfolk. Mrs. Anne Fisher Camp,
. u| Nm. Robert Fisher. Mr. and Mrs.
"A. Boelaud (Norfolkl, Mr. and
Raleigh ColstOn. Mrs. John
I. t., Mrs. William q. Ferguson,
/. 81, So am II. LYONS. DIR. and Mrs. Hugh
..r. Major II. ID. whitcomb, Mrs. Hen
J b udcf Sir. aud Mrs. Cabell Brock
,l. Mr and Mrs &. +. 4. Burgwyn.
e.. atI Mrs. Is. Z. Crump. Mr.. and MIs.
- Hunter. Sir. and Mrs. John Free
( --. 3.ss Hobsoa. Miss Martha Hobson.
( AID Mrs John Newton, Mss Newton,
81. -. ga Mrs. o. A. Crenshaw, Miss Young,
- --as Dasbiell.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-11
FASHION FEATURES.
REVOLT AGAINST THE UNIFORMLY
m WEDDING ATTIRE.
Specimen Going-Aw,y Dresses In Trous-
ssaus--Co.tiy Novelties In Wed usg
Costumes-BrIdssmai Gowus.

tCorrcspondepce Of the Richmond Dlspaten-l
New YoRK. December i0.-The present -
not Hymen's own season, but neVerthe-
less marrying aud giving in marriage goes
briskly forward. The styles in wedding
attire are never very radically varied
The sternest, most infoxibie OF conVeu-
tons dictates its chief features. but there
Is a revolt against the deadly unltorm'C
Of design and material whics used 10 as
tinguish the wedding gowns OF Whole
generation. Liz
White-plain. uncompromising white
immaculate and unrelieyed, is ABOUT AS
hard TO wear as anything unfortunate
femininIty IL called upon TO put on. Only
the clear tints. the untarnished ireshnesS
of extreme girlhood, are ever really auOI
ed by white TRiment. Certainly 70 ~
average gigl il is more than trying, anu ~. We
fact. and consequently TO be marrleu III
her travelling dress.
GorEG-AwAY" GOWN.
This has led to the apotheosis OF tne
going-away" gown. This costume -
no longer quiet gray or brown se .,la
tabernacle dress Of unostentious ana uee-
full appearance, but il quito "a impottant
as any in the trOussenu. One recently
finished ~ in Russian yelours IN choeo-
late shade. pin-striped with gold; INC
bodice and full sleeves Of blue changeaole
velvet; black Jet and silver fox:fur are
added to the trimming. 4 big blue
velvet hat with o huge Alsatlan ooW
held in place by Jet ornsnenS
finished the toilette. Another, IN gray
cloth had zouavo Of tige F KIN
yelours with immense sleeves OF VII
lei velvet. The combination OF colors ana
materials was odd and fetching. A going
away dress completed here for a Washing;
with sable. The short Fton jacket opened
upon a waistcoat of white faced cloth EN-
broidered in heiotrope and gold ana ias-
tening down the front with gold buttons.
Gold braid was used elsewhere upon the
costume. which was decidedly one OF the
most handsome tho season has produced.
The bride, who IS o girl Of striking taste ia
dress. is q tall brunette with an imposing
presence. and she will certainly look
queenly in this gown.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-11
CAPITAL

Quality OF all the goods sold by Us is
unQuestioned, while Ne keep prices
at a minimum,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-11
THE GREAT QUESTION
That every housekeeper must solve
Is: Where can Necessary supplies DO
bought most economically?
BETWEEN

The several grades aud many prices
that are shown, tho customer Is often
ia doubt which 70 select. But we can
holp you. The
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-11

..-"--1 german was moro than
-.. .-..4u; on Monday evening.
~.-. t.-,v couples dancing and the
..r u attractive spectators and
iue supper was excellent and
-...-.y served. Mrs. George Ross,
I--y. Mrs Isaac Davenport,
.... .is Boiling were the chaue-
... .f..-. present were Mr. and Mrs.
. N.uU.k. Mr.. and Mrs. Levin
., .. and Mrs. Charles i. Wor-
ST. aud Mrs. James Patter-
.- SD Mrs. John Harrison, Nj, ana
80. I.ruan. Mr.. aud Mrs. Waller
N- ali Mrs. L. +. II. Myers, Jr"
..- iatirop, Mrs. John Enders,
'.s. haries j.. smith, Dr. and
.... ,.1-iI. Mrs. O.. Is. McAdams,
Mrs. james A. Welch. Mrs.
- and Mrs. john Kerr Branch,
s.. ... Thomas n. Carter. and Mr..
- l..'u. Misses Roy, Handy, Will
.. Potts, Baghy, Langhorne,
Na.-, Ould. Camm, Curing
...,t. Barton, Cooke, Lyons,
Ur3.os, Perrin, Boykln,
h..o. Cullen. FauntlerOy,
a., Blauktnship. Ireadweu,
. nd HAYES, Messrs. stern,
.i.tr. Ploasants, Mitchell, Tai
..... Mallory, Potts. McCabe.
Mayo. LIONS. rutherford.
~.5, McAboy, Lee, Rogers,
.r.r. No.and. Pegram, honta-
|s!uer. Antrim. Currie, Dick
Do Darlington, Young, Melon
Johnston. jenkins, Ferguson,
No.cure. Holiday, Hale, Atkin-
.-. Workman Blankeuship,. Pey-
A.a, IompkiLs, Morris, and Cor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-11

-.- lation Of the Literary Club
...... a.- pleasure by its members,
.-. entertainment OF the season
- e... h. Dr. Thomas Nelson Page
.... evening. December 18th. The
.. -t'. Nscussed on this occasion IS
.. ..-
.. ... appointed are Mss Mary
: -- ..s alj Mr.. A. Sale Watkins.
...-.. -4 Miss Cameron and Miss
.t. meeting in the near future
..-. poems, and sonnets Will
... .-i. Some Of the authors to
---.l 90 subsequent meetings are
,... fr.r~.u. and Byron. The pre-
H- ls apo uted az one meeting
..tt b. tho Executive Committee,
-... tile affairs of the club are COM
F...a- Carmichael, Mr.. Richard
..r... .. Nvniham K. Meredith, and
BE- r. Ia.o compose this commit
..a-5 are: Mr.. and Mrs. W. Il.
SIR. and Mrs. I. \. Carter, Mr..
o.. - g. T.. Crump, Mr.. and Mrs.
seldom. Mr.. and Mrs. James Is.
.r. aud Mrs. James Allison, Miss
.. Miss Potts, Miss Jones, Miss
. Bliss Resale Peasants, Miss
Jams. Miss Mary Cooke Branch,
.. ".. IF.l~. Messrs. Thomas n. Page,
..tacI Aston Cabell, Roosevelt
&c., . talcl, Philip Bruce, Frank
.- William c. Wickham. H..
...a,. William Archer, K. II,
Bgr.l.Dh Tucker Jr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-11

In Pink, Blue, Gray. Black, Red, Bronze, &C.,
ankle-strap and button, kid soles, Fac.
INFANTS BUTTON BLACK KID, "a, 40, 80,
sPRING HEELS, 40, so, Zoe, 81, s1.95, and
s1.50.
MISSES DONGOLA, patent tip, spring heel,
sizes II 20 ?, Al. - ..
BOYS LACE AND BUTTON, SEWED AND
SEAMLESS. good for school and dress wear, 81.
BOYS AND GIRLS FINE FOOTWEAR, sl.21,
e1.60, and So.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-27
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.

To Amend the Act Defining the Jurisdic-
ton of the Police Court.
A bill to amend the act defining the jurisdic-
ton of the Police Court in the District vas
introduced today by Senator Mcmillan. The bill
provides that IL any person accused Of punish
able ohense shall in open court waive trial byjury
and request that he be tried by the judge, the
trial by the Judge and the Judgment and sen-
tence shall have the same force and effect ss IL
the trial had been by jury. Accompanying the
bill was letter from the District Commission
ers urging the passage Of the measure.
TO INsPEor A SUBURBAN RAILWAY RourR
Senators Mcmillan and Harris OF the Dis
trict committee have gone out this afternoon
in one Of Senator McMillan's carriages 20 in.
spect the route Of the Columbian suburban
railway.
TO APPEAL THE MARKET LICENSE TAX
Mr.. J. X. Crane. accompanied by . commit
toe Of dealers in Center Market composed OF
Mr.. E. O. Kidweil, Mr.. Walter Carter, Mr..
Chaplin, Mr.. Eiker. Mr. T. Price Brown, Mr..
Scanned and Mr.. J. X. Mangum, had . hear
ing before the House District committee today
in regard to repeating the license tag In the
market
TWO FAVORABLE REronrs-
The Distric. committee held meeting today
and reported favorably on two bills, the ars,
being the bill providing for . repeal
OF the license OF s25 per year 70
produce dealers. The favorable report
however, was made subject to a report from
the Commissioners. The committee decided tc
ask the House to refer the bill for the protec-
ton Of fish in the Potomac river to the CON-
mittee on merchant marine and fisheries. A
favorable report was made on the Senate bill
to prevent cruelty to animals and children
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-27
Gen. Cullom's Generous Gift to the
Military Academy.
THE SUBSIDIZED RAILROADS
Discussed With the Army
Appropriation Bill.
AMERICAN DIPLOMACY.
It's Value Debated in the House
This Afternoon.
THE SENATE.

The presiding officer, Mr.. Manderson, laid
before the Senate communication from the
Department Of Justice in relation to the be-
quest Of e25O. 900 to the United States By Gen.
Geo. W. Cullom, deceased, for the erection
West Point Military Academy.
Mr.. Hawley said that such noble beouest
deserved something moro than . mere formal
reference to q committee and made brisf ad-
dress OF eulogy Of Gen. Cuilom.
Ihe communication was referred 10 the oom-
mittee on military affaira
rHE PURCHASE OF silvia BULLION.
The resolution offered several weeks ago by
Mr.. Stewart calling on the Secretary Of the
Treasury for certain informa alton q to the Dur.
chase of silver bullion and the coinage Of
standard silver dollars under the act Of 1890,
was taken up for action and was agreed 10 with
an amendment, offered BY MIR. Morrill, requir-
ing the Secretary to state also the amount
which the silver dollars and bullion on hand
would have cost at the present price OF silver
bullion.
TIE ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL.
The consideration Of the army appropriation
bill was then resumed. the question being on
striking out the House proviso which prohibits
payment for transportation Of troops and sup.
plies OF tho army over any Of the unbonded
lines owned controlled or operated by the Union
Pacific Railway Company. This led TO dis
government
THE HOUSE.
The opening hour Of the House session today
was an unusually dull one. Various measures
were presented for action. They were all Of
local Importance; but after the time had been
consumed in the reading Of the bills and re-
ports objections to their passage were inter-
jected.
By unanimous consent 1.-THE Walker expung.
ing resolution still blocking the way Of the reg.
ular order). the House went into committee OF
the whole Mr.. Oates Of Alabama fn the chair
bill.
TRIBUTE TO AMERICAN DIPLOMACY.
Mr.. Hooker Miss paid high tribute to the
success Of American diplomacy. 1t was diplo-
macy which had settled our Chilean difficulties
II had been diplomacy which had settled the
country it had in the position OF Sec
rotary OF State man OF such large
and diplomatic ability that he had settled these
questions by diplomacy. Chile had been com.
PEELED to salute the flag she had insulted and
to make PREPARATION. Salisbury had been COM
PEELED to renew the modus vivend.
In accomplishing these results the Secretary
of State had been assisted by the ministers tc
Chile and to Great Britain. Mr. Blaine had
shown himself to be great statesman by the
manner in which he had treated these ques.
tons. When 3 man came to be premier OF
this government he was not q partisan repre-
senting party; he was statesman represent
ing the country.
The Secretary Of State-whether he was q
Bayard or a Blaine-should scout the idea tina,
ne represented one party. The Secretary Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-27
To Paw Q Doctors Bill.

Senator Mitchell today introduced q bill
which Is identical with the one introduced in
the House by Representative McGsnn for the
relief Of Lieut. Col. Geo. H. Elliot of the en-
gineer corps. @. W. Brown, a lsborer. was
employed BY the United States, under the direc-
ton Of Col Elliot.a was seriously injured on
SeptN, 1889, by the fall of a derrick. DR. john
b. Neill attended the wounded man, and Col
Elliot paid him $40 for his services The &C.
counting officers Of the Treasury department
refused to allow the item in Col Elliots &C
counts, and this bill instructs those officers to
withdraw the exception.