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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-22

silk petticoat, and with a yellow ruche
at the feet. A gathered bodice Of soft
yellow over black was partly concealed
nnder the vest Of black velvet, richly en-
broidered and passementeried in pearl,
that fell over, with long pointed ends in
front The sleeve puffs were a little
HIGHER than is usual. and were made up
of innumerable smaller puffs. Long black
suedes wrinkled 10 the short puff. The
tiny hat was all Of black lace and velvet,
with Mercury wing at the side.
But the bride will need another wrap,
and nothing could be calculated % suit
her or wOmanknd iu general better imam
fbr beautiful garments Of to-day As the
velvet collarette or reyer slopes gently
away from the dropping gigots sleeves,
so the heavy mink collarettc falls upon
heavier coat sleeves. and The eject is
oven quaiutcr in fur than in yeiYet. TOR
the FUR is ~ helpless that u lal4s just
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-22
Chips IN the Western Plate.

There Is the story, says the Fibre and
Fabric, OF the gentleman who inadvertently
slipped a blue poker chip into the church col
lection plate and then called upon his pastor
with an apology for his carelessness and a
silver dollar instead OF the chi p.
oh NO, said the man Of God, knowingly
that's not enough. A blue chip Is worth g
In your game
An Oklahoma divine was even shrewder
1.-The collection will now be taken he said
"and 1 wish 20 remark further that poker
chips don ~ go any more. Get EN- cashed be-
I0re you come and bring the money. / am
forced 20 this decision by the fact that some
Of the brethren have been showing of chips OF
their own making on US and letting the
laugh be on us when we went 10 get them
cashed - the Dewdrop Fortune parlOrs."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-22

ness Of the ordinary street and house
{oWn Is manifested TO slighr degree in the
DuI there is so much more of field in
,ulch 10 plan your bridesmaids cos
ffT-nes or the dress of your maid of honor.
= IRE there is but little law, for coloring
a. 'eIt TO ones own discretion, and your
attendant maids may be brilliant or de-
,,,-.Te' may serve as fitting backgrounds
Ine pure splendor Of the bride or as
C,oWy setting 70 brighten her paler tiuts.
r- .- most occasions, however. the brides
l----s wear delicate changing silks, while
,. i''u me maid Of honor. be she child or
De- heaped.
s,, ,3uI we are not all wealthy. and such
ions would send despair into the
Tralt oi many simpler girl, whose bridal
~ must be Corrcsp0udingly simple
VI Aer there are the quicter silks, tho
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-22
We GUARANTEE 4 CURE.

and can confidently state
that our Chill and Fever
Tonic" is the best medicine
in the world for Chills and
Fever, Fever and Ague and
Dumb Ague, and to our GER
tain knowledge we know
where all other medicines
have failed our Chill and
Fever Tonic" has eradica-
ted the disease in every case.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-22
WOMAN OF FASHION
The Autumn Bride in Her Beautiful
Simplicity.

Materials for Wedding and Travelling
Gowns-Fur a Most Fashionable
Trimming Tendency of the
Coat-Some Handsome Ones Oes-
scribed.
Copyright, 1887
New York, Oct. 1S.-Truly wedding
gowns ought to have a new impetus given
to them this fall, for the list of prospect
i've brides is steadily filling up. Miss
Flora Davis headed it with brilliant
Paris ceremony, and in her wake will fol-
low maidens as equally fair. AS many as
three Misses Sands, but each of a differ
ent family, have plighted their troth, and
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-10-22

a pnYHIcIan p0InIH out IHHI IhL poopIt en-
durc most kinds of illness much better than
thin people because they have an extra
amount ~ nutriment stored away IN their
tissues 10 support them during the ordeal
Moreover there are many other consultations
for parsons NJ abundant Eirth. They are
generally optimiats by nature. genial and
jolly companions, whose society iH universally
preferred d. that ~ people with angular
frames and dlHpOsitiOns.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-21
THE COTTON BALL.
Invitations Have been Issued--Tickets
on Sale Monday.

The invitations having all been issued
to the Assembly Ball at the Mozart
Academy next Friday the tickets will be
put on sale at West & Johnstons Mon
day The auction sale OF bo<As will also
take place at $50 O'Clock at the same
place.
No tickets will be sold at the Mozart
ticket Office this year, but will have to be
purchased at West & Johnston's. The
price for single tickets with admission
TO the floor and first gallery. including
supper Will bC s., and s. for a double
ticket Admission to the upper gallery
without supper coupon has been placed
at 81. Seats may be reserved at the Mo-
Fart Academy for the first gallery by
paying Is cents additional.
The beautiful cotton bloom dance and
tableau. arranged for the occasion, Is
the conception Of Mrs II. A. Tabb, and
displays much taste, talent and ingenuity.
These features OF the entertainment are
the most beautiful ever presented by the
a. y. V. 4.
A highly successful rehearsal was held
yesterday afternoon at the Governors
Mansion. There was a full attendance.
and the ladies were very enthusiastic.
The tableau opens with a beautiful gar
den scene. which will be greatly enhanced
/
lights and decorations. The decorations
OF the hall will be I'm light blue and pink.
! and handsome effects will be secured by
the use Of electric lights ensconced among
palms and flowers
The cotton-bloom dance is described as
an ideal movement, embracing some
thing of the dignity Of the minuet, though
| graceful and merry rather than stately
| or languid.
! The occasion promises 10 eclipse all
previous entertainments given by the AS
| ISOLATION and the attendance will be very
| large.
The floor committee. who have charge
Of the sale Of tickets and the general ar
rangements the night of the ball. is com
posed as follows:
Mr.. Roosevelt Page (chairman) Mr.. r
| y. Carter MIR. Levin Joynes, Mr.. Thomas
Atkinson. Mr.. a. VI. Seldom Mr.. f. r
| Crump. Mr.. W. r. Meredith. Mr.. William
/ =. Hanewinckel. Mr.. E. G. Mayo, Mr.
T.. T. y. Myers Jr.. Mr.. A h. Guigon
Mr.. William +. Wickham, Mr. Frank A
| Davenport. Mr. John X. Branch, Mr.. b
Randolph Wexford
Everyone wishing 10 attend the bal
must purchase tickets beforehand. and
the tickets can only be purchased upoI
the presentation Of an invitation.
The invitation is neatly engraved II
Old English style of type. and bears th'
coat-of-arms OF the Association for the
Preservation Of Virginia Antiquities.
II reads as follows: The honor Of you
presence is requested at an assembly L
be held twcnty-seventh day of January
1893 in We rOomes Academy of Music
Richmond Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-21
Many New COnyicts.

Deputy Sheriff w. p. Shelton. of Han
over county. called a the Capitol yester-
day after delivering at the penitenitary
the following convicts: Betsy Wade (col-
oredt. sentenced to two years iinpris-
onmcnt for barn-burning. and Andrew
Cawer( coloNd), sentenced for the same
crime to four years imprisonment
Sheriff :. X. Harkrader. OF Wythe
county. also called. who had delivered TO
Major Lynn two convicts. Sam Gogan.
found guilty OF arson and horse-stealins,
Vas sentenced TO ten years for he for
mer and TO eight years for the latter;
Archey Brown. convicted OF the same
crimes. received eight years for commit
ting arson and six years for horse-steal
ing.
Deputy Sheriff p. w. SandrldGc, Of Al
bemarle county. also collected his fees
from the State Treasurer, after deliv r
ing at the penii sntiary Preston White
(colored). who had been sentenced to five
years Imprisonment Cor malicious as
sault.
Among the other visitors were LEXIS
Jones treasurer Of Middesex county; b.
=. Walter. clerk OF Giles county; DR..
John y. Moncue. of Williamsburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-21
The Threatened Water Famine.

The Inconvenience from the low stage Of
water in the reservoir Is added to hy the
absence Of gas IN great many residences
in the city The pipes have become bodlf
frosted BY the extreme cold. and in many
instances will not bum NJ all, necessitatins
the use e candles and laIgs.
Although nine millions Of gallons of water
are being pumped into the reservoirs daily
the supply is only eleven feet In 10th reser-
voirs
The pumps are working 1T their full ca
pacity. yet the diminutiOn l. slowly but
surely taking place.
The waste, Of course. Is the cause, and un-
less there comes change in the weather
or a stOppage Of some Of the present useless
outflow. the wafer will have TO be cut or
for time.
The slight thaw yesterday was followed
by another freeze last night. and the Their
momctcr went down to II degrees by mid
night
The situation on the river is unchanged
and the ice Is so thick that it Is being used
as a highway at many points.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-21
Snnda, af the Y. N. c. A.

The meeting for young men to be held
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock in the
library and reading-room of the Young
Mems Christian Association Will be ad-
dressed by Rev. Walter +. Hines Messrs.
Joseph NJ BreretOn. John Richie, Shep-
herd Webb. John Gerloch and d. Schuyler
Bennett Will render Instrumental music
At 9 o'clock In the afternoon the boys
meeting will be held in the parlor. AT the
same hour the ladies' and gentlemen
Bible class will meet In the directors
room and discuss the Sunday-schooi les
son for the following Sabbath
on next Thursday evening at O'Clock
the Blues Band will give concer, III
.be large hall. They will be assisted by
Nessrs Douglas l.. Leftwich, baritone;
G. w. y. Crawford. tenor, and Shepherd
Webb. accompanist. The concert VIII De
free to the members of the Association
and invited guests.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-21
THE FRIDAY GERMAN.
A Beautiful Entertainment at the Mason
TeinpIe-Thoke Present.

The Masonic Temple was scene OF
beauty last evening, when the friday
German Club gave an elegant entertain
ment. In spite of the disagreeable
weather there was a large ATTENDANCE.
The music was unusually good, the dan
cling more than ordinarily SPIRITED anu
the entire entertainment success from
every point of view.
Mr.. John Boisseau led with his usual
skilI and introduced number Of strik-
iIgly attractive figures.
The chaperons were: Mrs. Charles A.
Pose Mrs. George A. Smith. Mrs. Han
cock. Mrs. Reginald Gilham, Mrs. {. OB'
Cowardin.
The following young ladies were present;
Mercer Cooke, Jennie Cooke, Willie
Hodges of Ellicott City, Annie Henry
of Norfolk, Nellie Boykin, Annie Gray,
Louise MAYO, Madge Ould, Evie Walker,
louise Brander, Lucy Pegranl, Sa-
die TAYLOR. Grace Smith. Miss card
well Of Winchester, Sallie Talbot
Miss Xix of New York. Emma Barhsdale
Ariadne Johnson, Virgie CABOT, Stanley
Atkins. Maggie Loving. Elise Ratcline
Misses Moal and Damon OF Balti-
more. Edgar Freeman, Evie Lawson
Miss Kizzie Drewry Of Martinsville, MISS
Ship of Lexington, MISS NJ Louise Lane
horne Of Lynchburg. Misses Hunt MISS
Beattie, Mary Mayo, Maud Rankin, Neihe
Perrin. Stuart Bradley. Mary Quaries.
Among the gentlemen present were:
Dean Maury, william Weisiger. Farley
Cooke, Preston holland. Philip 81. George
Cooke. Gillian Williams, William 4.
Rroome. +. NJ. Parker, Jr., Harry
Baker, Eddie Benson. George Bidgood.
David Lee. Randolph Marshall, Harrison
Blair. Arthur Mayo, George ID. Mayo
NJ. l.. Akers. Elmer Ecker. Cham Pleas
ants, Charles l.. Ruffn, W. a. Iownes'
George S. Derrick, Stewart Hume. VIII
liam %. Troy Charles Williams. S. X.
Perry. Julien Binford f'rci W. Pleasants
Richard Gwathmey. Richard Wilson. T.
w. Brander. George Pegram Louis Bran
der. John Hancock. NJ. ]. Rand. BenJa-
min p. Alsop. L. b. Thomason. I. Al.
Workman and others.
.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-21
AUDITOR MILES TURPIN.
AZ HONEST MAN, BELOVED M ALL
WHO KNEW HIM, rs DEAD.
We Passed Quietly Away at His Home on
BROAD Street Yesterday--Ful,y Con-
,cious 90 the Last-othcr Deaths.

city Auditor Miles Turpin died yester-
Aav al 1910 y. Nj. at his home. at No.
noe east Broad street. surrounded by his
family. and entirely conscious to the
last moment For several weeks MIR.
Turpin had been confined to his bed. on
account OF a general breakdown of his
system. and his death had been ex-
pected Cor several days past.
Mr.. Turpin. who was in his seventy
seventh year, was a native OF Henrico
county. and the son Of Rev. Miles Tur-
hin. a well-known Baptist preacher.
Ne had resided I'm Richmond nearly all
his life, and for many years had been
one OF the most prominent and prosperous
tobacconists of this city, but retired
from business over ten years ago.
About nine years ago he succeeded the
iste James b. Register as City Auditor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-21

OUR NOBLE FIREMEN.
Moro Money for the Re'iaf Fund-Thanks
for the Donation.

Chief Fuller of the city Fire Depart
ment, has received the following letter,
which explains itself:
w. G.. Fuller, Chief Engineer:
Dear Sir,-Enclosed you will please find
nv check for $500, which l desire you
TO use as you think best, and receive
as a token OF my appreciation OF the
valuable services rendered January nth
at the fire by your men.
Very truly.
JAMES N. BOYD.
The firemen's relief fund has over
20 600 TO its credit. The firemen are as
sessed monthly dues. and whenever any
Of them are sick they are paid benefit
~ "a per week. but they have TO be sick
two weeks before they get any benent.
THE sick members are paid every week
for thirteen weeks. IL any member dies
his widow or nearest relative Is paid 40.
IL Is expected shortly to Increase the
death benefit considerably.
The following. which also explains IT.
self. has been issued:
H'd'q'trs. Fire Department.
Office Board OF Commissioners,
Richmond, Va, Jan. -. 1893.
Special Orders (Extraco.-The Board
Of Fire Commissioners desire 10 extend
10 the officers and members OF the Fire
and Fire Alarm Departments their SIN
cere thanks for the heroism and de-
votion TO duty displayed at the IRE
known as the Allen & Ginter fire. win
few exceptions. the conduct was admi-
rable. and evidently convinced our citi-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-21

,ne time for the sale OF tickets has been
extended until Monday afternoon Mt 2
O'Clock. After that hour no more tickets
can be had. This sale. however. does
not apply to the sale of gallery tickets,
winch can be purchased by spec ators at
any time upon application to De secre-
tary, Captain Thomas Elicit.
senator John w. Daniel. who had been
invited to respond to the toast 'vir-
ginia," has declined on accent OF sickness.
out hopes 10 be able TO attend the dinner.
General Fitz. Lee has accepted the In
Vitation 10 respond to the toast In place
OF Senator Daniel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-21
Fire In the Davis House.

a room on the third hoor ol .l'e 80,
House took fire Yesterday morning about
e.2o o'clock No one was in the room
when il caught but bell boy, who had
been sent there for some purpose, aus
covered the fire quite awhile after IL
began. 1t is thought that The hre orisi-
mated from the CRATE in the room, and
An alarm was at once turned In. a IN,
The Fire department responded promptly.
The flames were soon extinguished, ous
NOT until the entire contents of the room,
were destroyed. The damage anhouh'eu
70 about $500. Fully insured.
1t was reported on the streets Ina, LII .
woman leaped from the third,sleIy W. no
dow, and was badly hurt' i"eie "
foundation for the rumor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-21
NJ. Iturf Not utility.

The case OF Mrs Royal w. Burt was
tried before Judge q. II. witt. In the must
ings court, yesterday. Some tine N.Y.
Mrs. Burt was found dressed IN men
clothes. in a room on west Main 80 "a
with Mr.. j. Il. T!iler. both were az ~.
and sent on to the hustings court from '"'
police court. .,,n d,s.
o-aatt,, conduct. when called 10 the stand
oast erSav told a rather pathetic story OF
Ser trIqjs and the unfaithfulness OF her
h ,,y, The jury rendered verdict OF
not Guilty. In the cases against iiiier
nolle proseqm was entered.
II is understood that Burt ana ms "'ie
Nv. .,sned an agreement to separate
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-21

his usual elegant manner, thanking the
Camp for the many favors shown him.
Comrade BEDFORD presented 10 John
OConnell, Of the Twenty-seventh Virginia
Infantry. Of the Stonewail Brigade. one OF
the Stonewall badges.
The death OF Comrade Thomas q. Jack
son was announced. and the following de-
tail was ordered to attend the funreal:
Colonel Thomas p. Pollard. Lieutenant
Colonel John A. Meanley, Comrades
James T. Gray. Colorel w. 4. Cutshaw.
Comrades George A. Smith, J. N. Kracke.
George T.. Rives and John NJ. Warren.
Comrades 4. A. Baughman and Mont
gomery West were appointed to represent
the Camp as special pall-bearers. They
will report at the late residence OF the
deceased, while the detail will meet this
morning at o'clock at the Camp hall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-21

Gems that their trust n not misplaced.
Particularly commendable Ia the fact that
though exposed 20 the extremes Of heat
and cold. and constantly in danger from
falling walls. every man remained at his
post Of duty. In some instances until
stricken down. Accept the renewed as
surances OF the board that such meri-
torious conduct will not only have the
reward Of duty well done. but the graft
tude and prayers of all benefited,
BY order Of the Board OF Fire Commits
sioners. j. Il. PAINTER. Secretery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-21
The democratic Dinner.

The various committees appointed Tor
The Democratic banquet held JOINT SEES
sion at the residence OF Mr.. +. H. Mayo
Yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock.
The several chairmen made tneI
ports, from which II appeared that the
banquet is an assured success.
IN consequence of numerous reQuesu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-21
The Confederate History.

A meeting has been called Of the com
mittee appointed by the Grand Camp of
Confederate Veterans to prepare his
tory of the late war from Southern
point of view, and in accordance with the
facts. The meeting was to have taken
place at the Exchange Hotel az noon
yesterday.
Or. John d. Moncure. of Williamsburg,
was the only member present. Senator
James n. Stubs, of Gloucester. and Gen
eral w. p. Tallaferro were absent, the
latter having telegraphed that 1t was I'M
possible for him. on account OF the
weather. to reach Richmond. II was
thought that Senator Stubs was detained
at home for similar reasons.
Colonel John b. Cary Colonel w. X
Smith, and Adjutant J. Taylor Stratton, OF
Lee Camp, were present, to confer with
the committee OF the Grand Camp on the
subject.
Owing to he absence OF Chairma!
stubbs the meeting had to be postponed
for the present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-21
BREAD UPON THE WATERS.
Lee Camp Has Been Remembered for the
Kindness shown the q. A. Il. People.

Kindness shown the q. A. X. People.
When the members Of the Grand Army
Of the Republic who attended the
National Encampment at Washington last
fall visited Richmond on their way home.
they were shown all courtesies possible by
the members OF Lee Camp and other AS
sociations of Confederate Veterans. Lee
Camp in fact. kept open house for sew
ernl days Until the visitors ceased to
flock to this city.
The citizens committee OF Washington
appointed at the time to make arrange
ments for the entertainment TO the MEM
bers of the G. A. r., while In that city.
met recently with similar committee
from the various posts Of the c. A. r.,
in Washington. and passed set OF reso-
lutions approaching the kindness shown
by the Richmond veterans. sub-com-
mittee was appointed. consisting of Mr..
Frank Hatton, editor of the Washington
Post, and Mr.. Isadore Saks to select some
testimonial to be rendered TO the Confed-
crate veterans OF this city as token OF
gratitude for the hospitable manner In
which they had received their adversaries
The two gentlemen named above were
I'm Richmond yesterday to confer with
Major n. V. Randolph as to the selection
of a proper testimonial, 1t having been
suggested to them that IL would be very
desirable TO have a room at the Soldiers
Home fitted up for some needy
veterans. Major Randolph was out of
town when Messrs. Hatton and Saks
called. and Mr. 7. n. Cans, manager or
the Richmond house of A. Saks Co..
therefore took 1t upon himself TO drive the
two gentlemen to the Soldiers Home.
The party was cordially received by Col.
Charles 7. Bigger, the commandant OF
| IN, Home who showed his visitors
through the several buildings. suitable
room was finally selected, which will be
| fitted up completely by the Washington
| people. As soon the arrangements have
| been completed the two committees will
| come to Richmond and formally turn over
the room to the proper authorities OF the
| Home.
| Messrs. Hatton and Saks returned To
| Washington the same evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-21
The Unitarian Gospel.

All the people who wish to hear the
Unitarian preaching OF religion are IN
>,,tsd TO attend the services in Belvidere
HALL on Sunday at p. M. Mr.. CLANCY
will preach on Gods Need OF Man"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-21

What follyl To BE- without BEEcHAN's
PILLS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-21
CHOICE & DESIRABLE DRY GOODS

the least not
SALE with the order not " e
every
and attractions can
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1893-04-06
I" august.
Flower

Mrs. Sarah M. Black Of Seneca,
Mo-, during the past two years has
been affected with Neuralgia Of the
Head, Stomach and Womb, and
writes: my food did not seem to
strengthen me at all and my appe-
tite was very variable. My face
was yellow, my head dull, and had
such pains in my left side. In the
morning when I got up I would
have flow of mucus in the mouth,
and a bad, bitter taste. Sometimes
my breath became short, and I had
such queer, tumbling, palpitating
sensations around the heart. Iached
all day under the shoulder blades,
in the left side, and down the back
Of my limbs. 1t seemed to be worse
in the wet, cold weather of Winter
and Spring; and whenever the spells
came on, my feet and hands would
turn cold, and l could get no sleep
at all. tried everywhere, and got
no relief before using August Flower
Then the change came. 1t has done
me wonderful deal of good during
the time l have taken it and is work
ing a complete cure" o
G. G. GREEN. Sole Man'fr, Woodbury., NJ.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1893-04-06

church, Episcopal, Methodist. Baptist OF
Presbyterian a. he may choose. You
cannot 6ud more Christian people in
the whole world than among these peo-
pie who were almost savage less than
eight years ago.
"Has the mining company prospered
Certainly. We went there to make
money. Our plant has cost US 81, 00o, 600
but is one Of the most profitable invest.
ments ever made in the world. We have
no trouble with strikes. Our employees
are honest and faithful believe they
would die for the company, such is theil
loyalty. The mine is managed on scien'
tific principles, and no money is spared
when 1t is needed. The dividends have
been enormous, and the property now is
worth far more than its cost. We have
enough ore in sight now for three years
and I believe the mine will last quarter
Of century. Besides the great dividends
the profits have accumulated in large
sinking fund that will be devoted to es.
tablishing some new enterprises il q
promising opportunity can be found"