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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08
The Lady and the Maid.

One of the guests at a recent reception
should not have stayed so late. You see,
IL began to rain and she did not want to
be conspicuous and have a cab come,
so she sent her maid to buy an umbrella.
The maid did rot come back. OF course
she expected her back and she kept wait
ing, aud that was how It really happened
At last her escort got so nervous that she
consented to have cab. Then at the
last moment she got scared and he went
home in the cab with her. She wore a
beautiful ornament i'm her hair, flashing
butterfly set on n wire. and when she got
home il was gone. The cab was searched
but the ornament could not be found.
She seemed terribly frightened, and con-
fessed that her husband would miss it
and -. Well, he was not rich man.
but he could not very well stand scan
dal. So he got her another. She told
him just where he could get it, and. sure
enough, the very duplicate was there. A
pretty figure I'm thousands II COST too.
Now the maid wears a flashing butterfly
and the mistress wears one, too. Only
you can tell as easily as can be which is
real and which is paste. The mistress
was always losing things and when all
the men came to compare notes after she
had gone back TO Poland-she was a
decided not to say anything more about
II. But such a careful lot of men are they
now.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08
Hannah's WAY.

She has q kind Of a sort Of a way,
4 sort of a kind Of a manner.
A kind of a sort Of an every day.
Yet a pooty way has Hannah.
Tho way she tangies and losses her head
An shakes her bangles out,
VILE her mouth puts on a compermize
Betwixt a smile an 4 pouti
No other girl I'd druther have,
No other girl I'd druther.
On account. an because er things er
this sort
An one thing an another.
She has a sort of kind of a way.
/ sort of a kind Of a manner,
A sort of a way that you can't say,
But way you can feel, has Hannah.
An her laush is so sweet. an her eyes is
so bright.
An her ways an her talk so cute,
An she has such way that you can't
say,
But kind OF a way TO suit
/ aint got no flow er langwidge to tell.
But she beats evry girl ev'ry other
On account, an because er things er this
sort,
An one thing an another.
Sam Walter Foss Isl Yankee Blade.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08

cured 1.-THE first lot or portion In the new
world" for the English race and religion
within the original bounds OF Virginia.
And certain II is that" no Colony APP
peais so strongly to the colonial dame
as Virginia-the goddaughter of Englands
Virgin QueeR. the mother OF the nation
and OF the colonies. OF statesmen and OF
States.
AS the objects Of this Society make
such an especial appeal 10 Virginians, l
hope that each member will feel IL TO be
her special duty and peculiar pleasure
to devote herself TO these patriotic pur-
poses And. II in doing SO, each one VIII
be as faithful in her sphere as her an
cestors were I'm theirs, IL goes without
saying, that The Virginia Society of the
Colonial Danes Of America" will be the
grandest society in the Union. that the
Virginia Historical Society will have q
famous co-laborer; that the task of the
hist brian of Virginia will be more pleas
ant i'm the future than IN the past; aud
that the history Of the old mother. the
Niobe Of the Nation. may lift up its
head as it's redemption draweth nigh"
ALEXANDER BROWN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08
HER SCHEMES WERE ALI IMAM.
The Mans Stupidity Frustrated All Of Her
Weit-Iaid Plans.

II was at the hotel table. and they looked
suspicicusly like bridal couple. but their
conversation seemed TO disprove the theory.
He had explained In rather loud tones that
he had sewcd the loop on his overcoat with
white thread aud she had told him that II
he'd had any ingenuity he could have made
It black by drawing 1t through the Ink bot
tie. So that every one could see they were
"oid married people for. Of course, .
bride would have reproachfully asked him
why he hadn't let her do IT,
They then began to order their dinner.
"Wili you have A redhead duck or nal.
lard" he asked.
"I'm sure | don't knew" she returned
airily. II don't know the difference be-
tween a red.head duck and biue-eyed
pheasant"
This nlppancy dsconcer.cu him for a mo-
ment, but be seemed TO remember something
and went on:
"Well how do some brolled quals strike
yon?"
"Broiled or stewed. it's immateriai to
me-" she answered nonchalantly.
Then he became crCss and delivered him.
self Of an opinion.
"See here, Alice. you've got to decide.
don't want TO go and order something for
our first dinner"
And then he suddenly paused as Alice
| moaned.
"Oh hush knew you'd forget. You've
given II away after all my attempts to seem
SO oid-married, oh, Ralph
And the hearers thought again Of the stu
pidity of man and how 1t ruthlessly destroys
oil that the inesse OF woman accompllshes.
| And they also wondered again why the VIC
| tins OF a wedding journey should regard
themselves as criminals
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08
WONEN At HOTELS.
They Are Pretty, Well Dressed and Are
Able to Take Care of Themselves.


The SWEETEST looking women can be seen
aboUt the Ffth-ayenue Hotel every day.
Trey are guests OF the house, and come
from various cities throughout the Union
K used "a be that American WOMEN were
chary about being seen about the hotel cor
Ii1Ors frcquented by guests and Ioungers Of
fhe male sox but that has all been changed.
noto that these women bear thc stamp Of
the cOsn1 pC'ite. They have the air OF
women Of the world. who are not afraid OF
the world, and who are rather glad that
they are IN It. The maiTons have "a charm
lngly comfortable" look between fashion
and benevolence. of the sort Of people whose
position in the great game Of life is as
sured.
The young women dre comedy to lock
upon as rule, and are ofteuer downright
handsome th9n downright plain. Is Is pleas
ing TO the eye that they dress, for the most
part with excellent taste. being given TO
plain, well-Gttinc. travelling. street and car
rlage gowns. and in this respect form an
agreeable contrast 10 the American women
Of twenty yeas. ago. When ] see them
lowering around the pOstOiiice end OF the of
fee counter. or at the book stall, or in
front Of the hotel theItre ticket desk, l
recall the similar knots Ct stylish femininity
oue meets about the ofice of the continental
hotels
The American woman Is known abroad for
her independence Of character and her abili
~ aHa Willingness to look afteY herself, rs
well as for her fine figure and facial beau
". In the big New York hotels you will
see the same fine types doing the same
thing in the same quietly effective. ladylike
manner. At the Windsor. Brunswick
Savoy, Holland, Murray Hill and other
swell modern hotels that partakc of the
continental type you will always see these
Well-bred and attractive women about the
ground floor lending a charm to New York
hotel lie b0t 3 few years ago ankn9Ta.-
New York World.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08

who's thereY' shouted the occupant
Of hotel bedroom, as he heard noise
in the corner of his room.
There WIS no answer. and the queer
noise stopped.
Anybody there?"
No answer.
1T must have been a spiric," he said
to himself. Il must be "A medium. viii
try. (AlOud) il there IS spirit In the
room it will signify the same by saying
ey-no, that's not what / mean. II there
is a spirit in the room it viii please
rap three times
Three very distinct raps were given In
the direction of tnc bureau
us il the spirit of ny sister,
No answer.
"Is it the spirit OF my mother-in-laW
Three very distinct raps
Are you happy"
Nine raps.
"Do YOU want anything"
A succession Of very loud raps.
"Will you give me any communication
II l get up?'
No answer. -,
shall | hear from you tomorrow
Raps are very loud in the direction OF
the door.
shall / ever see your
He waited long for an answer, but none
came. and he turned over and fell asleep.
Next morning he found the spirit or
his mother-in-law had carried OH ms
watch and purse, his trousers ana his
great coat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08
WHY DO They DO IT.?

The writer was chatting with 2 retailer
on upper Broadway one day last week,
says Boots and Shoes. The streets were
muddy. and the feminine Pedestrians
slightly lifted their skirts as they hur-
ried along. There" said the dealer,
III st look at that. See how many Of
those women are Fiskiag pneumonia Just
for the sake Of wearing low s1oes. Why
do they do it2 / don't know. Maybe
because they are cheaper and easier to
take of and put on; maybe because
they-but that's another story, as Kud-
yard Kiping would say" The shoe man
was right. on that particular day 1t
seemed as though every other woman
wore oxfords or low-cut shoes of some
kind or other once I'm a while woman
passed who wore a sensible pair OF heavy
shoes. but such a one was an exception.
Of technical information.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08
Since You Went Away.

Everything looks strange to me
Since you went away.
Meadows seem tc be bleak and bare,
Feels sort o frosty in the air;
The smshine's even kind o rare
Since you went away.
Such a house you never see
Since you went away.
Dust lies thick on every chair.
Things just lie around anywhere;
No one seems 10 know or care
Since you went away.
Hubby tries her best to please,
Since you went away.
Everything I like she bakes.
Mush she fries and breJd she makes,
Powerful sight Nv pains she takes
Since you went away.
But I'm certain that she sees,
Since you went away,
That l amt got no heart for foe;
Things may be bad, they may b. good.
! cant act round as | should
Since YOU went away.
A little lessons come 10 me
Since you went away,
Blessings brighter in their fight.
And | amt always done just right,
But / know now who made home bright,
Since you went away.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08
Nothing New.

Wee maid Ethel, four times one,
Listened TO the timeworn story
OF the Old Year, nearly done,
OF the New Years coming glory.
And she wondered much and more.
Hearing all the changes ringing,
What new beauties In his store
The young monarch could be bringing.
So when New Years morning came,
BY the pane she took her station;
Eyes alight and cheeks afiame
With a fire of expectation.
Thus but for a moments space.
Then a cloud OF disappointment
Falling DER the sunny face.
That the world was out OF joint, meant
Quick she turned with scornful eye
And with dainty nose upthted-
And at grandma, sitting by,
Shot a glance that should have wilted.
why what's the matter. DEAR
Flashed the answer with pout, 1T
Is We verwy same old year.
And veres muffin new about it,
A. G. Stoddard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08
An Independent Young Woman.

Many Washington girls can boast Of
eccentric accomplishments, but one Of
the most unusual is that Of Miss Elliott.
daughter Of Colonel Elliott. OF the United
States Engineer Corps. Colonel Elliott
Is one OF The most skllful engineers in
the Government service. lie has no son,
and his daughter has been his constant
companion She went about with him
continually when he was experimenting
Government work, studied his plans. and
as result has developed into Il pretty
good engineer hers III She is interested
In machinery. and can discuss it more
inteihs ently than the average man. Re
Gently a friend Of the Coloners met the
family ON one OF the Sound steamers,
where it is considered great treat to
lie taken down TO see the engine room
Tie gentleman Thought ne would give
Miss Elliott an unusual pleasure. and sug-
gested a visit below. When they reached
the engine-room he tried to explain the
machinery, but stumbled. Miss Elliott
filled in the missing knowledge and pref
ty soon the programme was reversed
and the young lady was showing off the
engines to her astOnishcd escort, while
the engineer smiled in wicked glee. Miss
Elliott is a slender little lady, whose
appearance gives no hint of her store
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08
THE NEWEST GLOVES.
Some Giaring Yransgressions IN Styles
Noted.

New gloves show glaring transgres-
slons Of conventional ideas. and MUS
trate the disregard which fashion has for
the old-time virtue Of economy. The
lony-serviceable and useful tan gloves.
which accommodated themselves so
gracefully TO all sorts and conditions OF
toilet and harmonized so agreeably with
every tint and tone Of both day ana
evening wear, are out. In their place
has come whole family OF bright tints
and shades, blue and red, green and
violet. for the day and reproductions OF
their panr shades for evening wear
Zach gown must be perfectly matched in
color for the street, and for the reception
call, the only exceptions to the rule are
the white. pearl and pale yellow tints.
that are as perishable as pretty.
For theatre wear come the new dog
skins I'm pale but decided tints OF green.
tlue and violet to match the evening hat.
or bonnet rather. since SO few RATS are
worn by women not too old 10 go OUT
evenings. And such buttons. large ana
conspicuous, and stitching striking and
contrasting! The wrists. too, are pipea
with color. white on DARK black On Asns
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08

pys pared So write from his dietation. lie
began with n tender address to his dearest
love-" and the little nurse felt slightly chi
barrassed But she continued through The
most ardent da,l1r lt1ons OF. all-afscrbl ~
afI,cticr to the end. where he wished to he
subscribed an adoring lover for all time.
Then she folded the letter and slipped 1t
into its envelope
''ro whom shall direct IT, she asked.
The wicked young fellow said amicably
and eyea ie8deYly.
what IS your name, please?"
They have been married little more th IA
n year now.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08
Il FEW wohDs ~ Etiquette.
Liberty Of Hostess and the Manners OF
Her Guests.

Her Guests.
a hostess need not hold herself re-
sponsible for the likings or dislikings of
her guests. She evades this by avoiding
intr0ducuons. but she does afford her
circle the most charming opportunities
for establishing and maints lining pleasant
associations. Well-bred pers us know
how TO continue an acquaintance thus
casually commenced provided there is a
mutual Hking. When intyodUcuoRs take
place at other than formal receptions,
the man is introduced or presented to the
woman unless she is young and he old
and distinguished. when she Is introduced
or prescn ted to him. The charm of social
liberty is the freedom TO retain as
friends slch as are wholly sympathetic
10 us according 10 our individual stand
ards and tastes. 1t is bad form not to
lift the hat when passing women in hotel
halls or when entering hotel parlors or
waiting rooms where there are women;
as an acceptance Of thanks for assistance
or any courtesy that stranger may
offer: also i'm response 10 salutatiois
made TO those with whom man Is walk
ing or in whose company he is; or at
any place or time at which custom makes
this easy mark Of gentlemanliness and
ciyility appropriate. To raise the hat
when passing wherever the dead are be-
Ing carried out IS obligatory.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08

A cray-baired. broken-down old man,
with sunken eye and cheek,
ca,nbea ND the steps one winters day,
with humble mien and meek.
He raug the bell, and woman came
And stood in the open door.
AID a smile sprcad over his wrinkled face
As he saw his wife once more.
And The old glad light shone In his eyes,
And his husky voice grew clear,
Az no said. ut almost knocked me OUT.
Rut / matched that ribbon, dear.
The Clothier and Furnisher.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08

gloves, and ganntlets appear Of tremen-
dous size. variously ornamented. The
rule for the elbow gloves OF evening
dress is to match the gown In color with
a suede glove ornamented with self
stitching-that Is. stitching the color OF
the glove. With very light gowns white
gloves may be worn, but this saves little
In outlay, for there must be a sufficient
number Of pairs on hand TO keep one pair
always en- route to or from the cleaners.
New York Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08

A writer in the open-Ietter depa 'tment Of
the current Century asks why ia literature
there are no lady humorsts. Then he
goes on to answer this question BY explain
ing that from childhood man finds the saw
dust dropping out OF everything, ana soon
discovers the worthlessness OF much tbat
masses for valuable. Therefore he learns TO
smile and 10 say: rs IL not absurdf' In
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08
A Irninun Proposal.

philadelphia paper tells the ioho"ihs
sto,v about "A young hospital nurse:
Among her first patients was a young
,n,'n with a broken arm and an attractive
e,naaronce The denure white-caPPed
muse began to take an unusual Interest IN
him. and asked him II there was nothing
shc could do for him-no book she eoaia
read. no letter che could write. Inc patient
graeafully Aesentad tina adax. And ths aufss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08
. oUcgy,s ~DRAwING-RooM"
A Social Affair That Few People hho" u
by Observation.

There was a warm wind ana Drish'
suusbinc which showed off the fFesh
s,,.ng tlnts in the Mall, as the Beer
- or Women of the Guard, as they
&C. called. passed beneath the trees 10,
s 81 the paiate. bringing a feature OF
wa" 1,l,. avs into our midst writes "one
%Vbo was There" to the ST. James
c "n The attendance was not so
80 ss ON Monday. ard there was oniy
To- line of carriages. We entered TUE
Courtyard without delay, ana ere We
aliglted 1 saw one OF her MaJesey .i ,h
alan attendants standing oy 'ne s she
doorway picturesque aaa,liIn , ~
scene, whish owes some ~ 40 emcials
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08

stead Of allowing his passion for something
TO adore override his growing desire for
truth. But, on the other hand. a woman's
idols are so much q part Of her life that
when they are broken she cannot snap her
fingers, ncr seek mIrth as an avenue ~
escape. Women may possibly grow satiri-
cal. but satire Is only form Of humos.
when life ceases 60 he In some way holy,
or at any rate ideal, then womaDs creative
farulty 1eascs." says the writer. she
ends where mans talent "a humorise
hoginxh
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08

Tommy Figg-Sister's beau kicked my
dog yesterday, but | got even with him.
you bet.
Johnny-How?
II mixed quinine with her face powder"
indianapolis Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08

Mr. Calumet from ChicaGo)-Why don't
you wear your wedding dress to the ball
tonight. my dear?
Mrs. Calumet-No, George / want to save
that dress. The next man I marry may be
TO poor 20 byy me ere.-Cleak Review.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08
Could Point with Pride.

Mrs. MeCan,y-An' we've raised quoite =
biz family. Mrs. Murphy?
Mrs. Murphy with pridc)-Seysn poIace-
min, Mrs. McCanty. It'd Bits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08
She Was Wise.

"Our friendship must never die" he
said 1T must be kept green forever"
Then we must be careful that II does
not ripen into love-" she replied.-Indian-
apolis Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08
Enough.

One morn into q dry goods store
A ballet girl dill stray.
With sample Of the goods she wore
When in the big ballet.
she showed it 10 clerk about,
Who quick n roll did seize
TO match the stuff. and then cried out:
How many inches. piease?'
The ClOthier and Furnisher.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08

A little Washington girl unconseiopsly
made very forcibie appeal for distinct
enunclation by public speakers. She had
returned from church, where the min!s.
ter had chosen for his text the sentence.
behold, bring you good tidings OF great
Joy"
Can you tell me what the test WASP
said her father when she reached home.
"Course / cam" was the confident re-
ply.
What was it?"
And the little one confidently replied:
"Behold. l give you tidings OF Lake
George"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08

Nv soul upon my lips hath set a seal,
And tho | needs must greet thee day by
day.
What lies between us | must not reveal
Ny life Is spent In learning 10 obey.
But oh! dear one, when thou and l shall
meet
In that fair world that knows no garish
fear.
Unfettered, shall these longing lips repeat
ForeyermOre, II loved thee always here"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1893-12-07

handed ana fair dealing there would have
been less suspicion and lcss trouble.
u IL should happen, continued Mr.. Shcr-
man that IN the rurHuhnce 81 authority
81 the executive, Afnprican troops should
he landed " Hawaii and hlood ehcd and
2 single life lost Il would BE- by an uf-
lawful ncr Whatever View was taken OF
the nction " y year aNo, the1 would be
nc doubt about the vlew that would BE-
II there was any net which inySived ;sio,
icnce, or even the appearance OF Violence.
or tlifcht5 or any act whatever were 10
be zone by the executive authority With
out the coneent or kuowiedge 81 eongi.ess.
= Mr. Gray agreed with Afr. sherman
thai there was no ohjection "a the pdopf
tiQn Of the resolution
Mr.. Fryo OF AiAiue spoke or the high
character Of exSNilniatef Stevens and de-
cisivd The rseancss " hin,selt and his
arg Attacks mnie upon him,
81 ~ Coll cf Florida closed the debate
out division
After q short execr,ivr session the sem
Rte NJ fivN minutes after o'clock cd
fotrnUA TIL tomorrow