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cushions Her light silk dress OF fine
stripe I'm pink and white was simply made.
with close-fitting bodice.
The Princess Blanche OF Orleans. whose
booth was next In order. was true 10 her
name She was attifed most daintily in a
soft crepon skirt OF palest gray But the
bodice was white-a pure. dead white Of
clear gauze. Front and hack. there was
"a double bib arrangement falling loosely
from the neck to belt. Each end OF the
fat bibs was made OF alternate horizontal
bands OF mousseline and deep yellow lace.
edged with lace. At the neck vas a broad
pink satin band and beneath the loose
bibs. az the belt. another The hat.
vivid burnt yellow straw, the fayorite
color with Parislans, was all moussclinc
punnRs and yellow lace
The Duchess 'Uzes wore a most pecu-
liar gown. 4 combination OF dark blue
and a green not quite 50 dark doesn't
sound well. and struck the observer rather
curionsly at first But the green was of
happy tint. sort of rich leaf shade, cal
cnlated 90 harmonic with almost any
color. Listen. then. TO madame's gown:
Skirt. all of the green satin. with the
short graceful godets. spreading ont just
at tho feet. and each godot outlined with
"a light wheel pattern In black passemen-
terie: bodice. altogether tight fitting at
the back. with generous upper half Of the
blue velvet. and a scantier lower half of
the green satin, edged with rutile Of
blue that stopped under each arm.
The front OF the bodice uaS more iutri-
cate II started with n most magnificent
chemisette long and pointed. Of royal
cream lace laid over the green. The body
az the bodice was OF blue. tightly fitting
I'p over tho chemisette. az the sides. came
luffings az green satin. heavily hung with
set ornaments aud fringe. Madame's
sleeves were very beautiful. made in
iengthWiSe hands OF the rich Insertion Of
the chemisclte. and OF green satin. with
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lire friends. Here all the crowd were
standing. ulbbisng arzt ~ one CORRECTION.
then az aaother-fhere vas rot more Tran
bite IN one OF Thanksgiving champagne
ard insi@erentiy running up pretty biiif,
which the patroreSses were Delighted 10
present. ard the gallant escort doubtless
only too pleased 20 pay. No one utilized
the little tables ~ the side Why should
they One could neither see nor ne seen
in ths remote corners SO that AZ bota
SIDES OF tbs long table there were bright
farns ara brighter gowns without num-
Der.
Among those who offered tennptingiy. /
saw two OF the prettie@t dresses One
was a charming combination OF softest
hefgosror@ and delicate turquoise. Worn
t,y q blonde, whose fair hair was befzzied
ard puffeA all about her small head. the
TINS seemed ali the more delicate. She
had TIRE. good sense 70 leave the heavy
cordea43snk skirt in heiiotrope severely
plain.
THE foundation % The corsage was also
.he beIiofrope. but II was closely covered
b. fine guirure forming small figaro
with flying fronts. A cheTnisette OF plsat-
Cd raousseline a collar or the same, and
revers Of corded six were all OF the tur-
quoise.
In the center OF the blonde frizzes cius-
tered small bunch OF fOrget-ne-nots-
Number 2 was much simpler. A delicate
old rose tafTeta blouse surmounted rich
black silk skirt, quite plain. Over the
blouse. slightly confining, were bands
stretching from neck 20 belt, OF the same
rose color, lightly embroidered in black
vines.
A graceful bow was about her neck OF
pleated black crepe isse, with long ends
or crepe I'm front. Al the back II was not
drawn closely up 20 the neck, but carried
beneath "A pink putting. and held down
with loops OF black ribbon. The girl look
Ell much cooler with the rufsle quite away
from the neck.
But what is the style in Paris, and what
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THE GOSSIP OF PARIS.
Costumes Worn at a Grand Ba-
zaar Held for Charity.
ARlsTocRATs HELPING THE POOR
Blue the Color OF the streets-Dre@=es
to BE Worn at the Grand
prfx.

Paris. June 1s.--SpecIsi Correspondence
Paris has been suffering from an cpl
a@ruic or charitable fever. Iris month
and last have seen balls concerts and ba-
gaars without number fnaugnFated with
fervor and conducted b. ali the aristoe-
Tacy OF duchesSes, cogntesses and mar
qgfses that Paris could muster. The poor
OF the hospitals ard schools doubtless feel
more honored when nobility interests IT.
reif in the welfare. or deigas 20 preside at
a booth where the work Of their humble
fingers is displayed. Although. for that
matter Republican France takes titles
ard patronage very cooiiy as rule The
Americans love OF title seems 70 be a
matter Of some curiosity. and, perhaps. a
little contempt. 70 the average Partisan.
high or low.
A grand bazaar was among the great
successes OF charitabis enterprises this
month. on the afternoon visited II the
large room was OVERLOOKING with patron
ssses and their friends. Fashion had done
It's utmost 20 make the scene a bright one.
As I entered the softly swinging door /
saW that the first table Just inside % u
was presided over by the contesse Il Eu-
The lady was earnestly engaged "a selling
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is 10 be the style? Is there anything new
Are We never 10 get beyond expanding
skirts expanding sleeves expanding
hlouses. and pulled collars? Or. rather,
are We never going to stop short OF themT
II would not seem. for the present. at
least. The season has declared itself. the
modistes are following along this line-the
same style as We have been having. ex-
cept. perhaps. slight exaggeratlon OF
them and At the same time a general
striving after simplicity or effect Sim
plicity sounds oddly 10 even the casual OBJ
server in vieN OF the present eNaggera-
lions in costuminE. But that modiste
who produces mos, bouffsnt costumes
and yet presents. tn some slight measure.
the simple effect is.counted most success
ful
The notion Of simplicity makes the wear
er OF blouse smile. for does she not know
how intricate is its composition in reality.
how blouse. then belt. then chcmisette
collar and lace or ribbon. must be care
fully hooked. one after another?
Blue is stiri the color of the streets OF
Paris; one sees il everywhere in the trim
ming OF gowns and hats-not as a foun-
dalton color But IL Is not emphatical!y.
the color Of that class which rolls in its
carriage on the Bots de Boulogne every
fine afternoon. There 1t is carefully ia
booed as belonging TO the masses. 1t bids
fair. therefore TO soon die out.
Sectional sleeves are shown more IN
the new models OF Douoet than the simple
bouffant pun. The puffs are drawn into
lengthwisc bands or caught up with
small bands or other ornament The
alternate bands OF silk and lace and the
accordion pleated pun on the lighter bod
ices are much worn. Tastciess as the
fashion Is. sleeves rarely, or never, on the
trimmed bodice. match the waist. either
IN material or color. The color is general
~ that OF the trimming, the material
usually tafTeta silk, shot II may he, a
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along the edge 90 the lace also. but on the
unse- side. so that the color viii show
through the rneshes as at the yoke
A rrsttv collar. and one easily fashioned
by the home dressmaker, is cut square.
t,1s. Ikea boys sailor collar. and IS maze
Of ane linen lawn. All around the edge
is a double frili OF accordion-plested India
muslin. bordered with very narrow VAL
ercfennes lace. II carried out IN pure
white this collar has an airy freshness
which. in dog-days, ought to be positively
bewitchins.
A collar seen at an up-Hudson garden
party the other day was al once rich and
simple II was made Of 4 complete circle
of ivory-colored satin. \ smaller circle
was cut from the middle or the neck,
leaving the collar about two Inches wide.
II was simply faced with more satin ana
had no standing collar. It's peculiar charm
Law In the peculiar pieces OF rich antique
lace which were applied az intervals about
its edge II was not covered solid, ana
the soft iustre Of the satin cleaned
through all the spaces. A collar Just as
pretty. II not so delicate can be made in
the same fashion OF black satin with
cream-whise lace.
For those who have not Yet tired or
rosettsS az either side of the neck
somewhat new design IS shown in the
shops. Two yard-iong strips Of whole
width Of chiffon are bordered with lace
and then gathered at one end with head
ing an inch in depth. This heading is
drawn up so tight as 10 form rosette
and is sewed TO the collar just under the
ear. This leaves a long scarf hanging
down on either side The scarf ends may
be drawn together at the front and crossed
and recrossed so that the lace and chiffon
fall in delightfully."- graceful folds and
puffs and wrinkles. The longest end should
reach to the waist or a LITTLE below IT.
This may be fastened with stick pins and
a different arrangement will suggest itself
every time the CONNECTION is worn.
There are Yet scores OF stock collars
and neck bands You could wear fresh
one every hour of the day and still have
plenty left for tomorrow. One OF the new
est is shirred, but in manner somewhat
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New York, June f0.-Special Correspond
ence.-The clever girl who is contriving a
summer wardrobe out OF a limited number
OF dollars cannot do better than TO look up
a bargain sale OF lace, ribbons and accor-
dion-plaited chiffon. With these she can
make one gown masquerade as a multi
tude. A crepon skirt. in color a dark green
or navy blue. with silk bodice and sleeves
matching the skirt, is dress which lends
Itself particularly well TO the masquerade
idea, but il must be well cut, for these
airy. fairy collarettes and vests are meant
for decorative effect. and can not be fixed
to hide a botch in lit or a badly finished
gown. The bodice goes best with blouse
front and a plain hand OF ribbon at the
neck. II can be worn thus in all its sim
piicity in the street, but for a summer
evening occasion, behold how easily il can
be Transformed into a charming affair.
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decentralization you know how 10 ar
range it-and II is surprising what a chic
effect II gives
Still a third vest entirely conceals the
front OF the bodice II Is made OF two
yards OF net-top lace sixteen inches wide.
Prom the heavy part below the net cut
two little triangular pieces. Cut the ends
OF what IS left 70 make them Qui,e straight.
hem them and then gather on yoke lin
ing OF pink satin in such a way as 10
leave the ends longer than the middle.
Make the collar OF stiff band OF satin
rihhon, with a bow OF many loops and
ends. Sew d band Of the pink ribbon
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moCsschue or some other fabric lighter
than the body ~ the gown.
collars are hisher 'han ever. and very
tiCht
'- course. everything row s. the Grand
pin. and eNer> BODY IS o05ering a gown
for This great cccaslau.
Two ~ noucet-s dresses t,.st co-,-,re-.-.
loek something ft>e ta.s
Very ohotee are the threN lines OF brad
thar r1n down each slaa ~ fl-a blouse
front. as well ss the three thar run down
each site - tse sk.Vr- S. shown IN The
sketches. \ s-1vlet helt gives tn~ re9a.-
sic 81 >. eQ.e.. LA \. SCHUBERT.
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the Gun trimmed with coahle hands cf
the lace Her small bonnet VAS simply
ysw ~ tra ana deer crimson ra<eS, NTH
ye'tct petals closely sci taecfaer. with a
srcen Sltanrict ornament at ore SIDE.
N9s. thouch madame ami her pretty
tshls SEEMED very popular. Is was ro-
thare Ihat the crowd VAS tAlckest. All
goreeS seemed ta-ncf ore Nav-towa~l
the osfTcs. al ihe fsr ava There were an
the freshest, TIE prettiest 81 gowns. here
were al thc dartie~ gee French az
fauaous for. here yea IONS "a airy nous
seine bloeses. wish arms ha.t hsVeti we're
oasr4as champagne C4ps 70 sAs.g I1aSS--
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Byron used a great deal Of hair-dressine.
but was very particular to have only the
best 10 be found in the market. II Ayers
Hair Nigor had been obtalnable then.
doubtless he would have tested its merits.
as so many distinguished and fasbionable
people are doing nowadays.
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\ collar of paler green silk assuming
now that the frock be a green one) can
have wide fiaring bow at the back. and
from each side OF the throat frill OF
dead white may fall in gradually narrow
ing folds TO the waist. These frills must
be mounted on narrow white ribbons.
which are drawn under the edge of the box
plat and pinned out of sight. Where the
frills are fastened at the neck band the
stitches should be covered by a very fun
cravat knot of white chiffon.
Another new vest arrangement of lace
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is wonderfully summary and therefore
fetching Lapel-shaped pieces of Venetian
point are placed just under the edge of
the inevitable plat. Above this are sewn
four pieces of lace insertion. stiffiy wired
so as to stand out like very aggressive
wings two on each side with rosettes of
ribhon between. This is the simplest Of
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Leschi park pavilion. r. r. French.
manager, opens sunday, June =, in
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with satin ribbon bands, and the collar is
very prettily fashioned Of fun hand ~
ribbon with jet knots at either side.
ELLEN OSBORN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-11

4 Resolution Censuring Secretary Carlisle
sent 10 AIR. Cleveland.

NEW YORK, Dee 1O.-The second
days session of the American Federation
of Labor began i'm Madison Square Gar
den assembly rooms this morning.
President John Mcbride presided. Nj
mcrOus notices of resolutions were read
and referred TO the committee.
The session was cus-yened soon after
the proceedings began by the introduc-
ton of "a resolution denOuncing Secre-
tary Carlisle for alleged violation of the
eight-hOur law In the Treasury Depart
ment, and requesting President Cleveland
10 prefer charFcs against him.
Ii was introduced by Il. T. Diehl. Of
the Pattern Makers National League.
The resolution was adopted, and IL VIII
be forwarded TO the President.
The resolution specifically stated that
the Secretary knew that the eight-hour
law was nagrantly violated in all the de-
partmonts Of the Treasury service, that
he has paid no attention TO repeated
demands 90 have the law respected, and
that his failure TO comply with the de-
mands tended TO jeopaidize the success
of the movement in the States
Resolved. That We favor the imme-
date free and unlimited coinage of sill
Yer at tht/ ratio of Is 10 ], without the
aid or consent OF any other nation on
earth"
A resolution having for its object the
endorsement by the Federation OF the
effort OF the international Union of
Horse -ShOcrs TO secure nine-hOur work
day was approved.
The remainder of the afternoon was
largely taken up with similar contests
over delegates.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-11
PETERSBTRG BUDGET.
An Express Driver Torn by Dog That
Was Being shipped Wedding Cards.

PETERSBURG, VA, Dec. 10.-Speclal.
The store-hOuse of Mr. Pedneau, at
Jarrett's Station, on the Petersburg and
Weldon railroad. was destroyed by fire
this morning about 1 o'clock, with his
stock of goods. The origin Of the fire
was not learned. Pedneaus insurance,
$3.50: loss, not known. J. 5. Grigg's store.
with stock, was also burned.
Mr.. W. A. Flanagan, driver OF the
Southern Express Company wagon in
Petersburg, was very badly bitten on
tho hand to-day 10y a dog which was
being shipped through the office of the
company here. Tho dogs teeth cut
one of the arteries OF the hand, and
the wound bled profusely
Cards are out for the marriage OF Mr..
J. j. Gardner and Miss Minnie Estelle
Winbourn, at Park-Place church, Rich
mond. December 18th. at o'clock =. N
The prospective groom is the agent Of
the Union News Company In this city
The bride-elect is the charming daugh-
ter OF Mrs. r. A. Winbourn, OF Rich
mond.
Cards have been issued for the mar
riage OF Miss Loula, daughter Of Mrs.
COrnelia a. Berry. TO Mr.. Henry W
Nugent. The ceremony win take place
ar the residence OF the bride, in this
city. on Tuesday evening, the 18th, at
$3.50 o'clock.
At a meeting of southsidc Council
Royal Arcanum. held tonight, George
A. Thompson was elected representative
20 the Grand Lodge.
The Board of Directors OF the Young
Mems Christian Association. at their
meeting tonight. took no action In ref
erence 70 the election Of n general Sec
retary. but adjourned TO Thursday night.
December 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-11
HEATP CRIMINAL EXPENSES.
Farmers Filling Their Ice-Houses-C Cheap
Horses

ORANGE COUNTY, VA, Dec 10-Spe-
cial.-The criminal expense of Orange has
been enormous for the past six months.
Court is ln session a great portion OF
the time. and the jail is now crowded
10 OverflOWing The last criminals COM
mitted are from the upper end Three
for store-breaking and robbery, and two
FOR murder The former are white, lat
ter COlOred.
There is a vast deal Of sickness through
cut the county, ana deaths among the
darkies are or frequent occurrence.
The weather has been cold and damp
Of late. Some of our farmers half filled
their ice-hOuscs.
Horses and mules are low, in fact, can
not Dee given away unless they are OF
good size and quality.
Of his report of a visit 10 Orange through
a magnilying-glass Fertile. indeed are
the plains on the Rapidan. but is it not
a selt-evideut truth that when wheat
ana corn sell for less than the cost Of
making that this l0amy soil is unremu-
neratiye except In grazing few stock
TO pay the taX2
Cards are out for the marriage I'm the
First Baptist church. Baltimore. OF Mr.
". G. Graves to Miss Helenora Mason
Barron, the charming daughter OF Dr
A. G. Barron, ID. ID.
Our people are divided for and against
Cleveland, a majority following The
Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-11
CLEVELAND IN DANGER.
THE TIOLET IN An EICEEDINGLT
DANGEROUS POSITION.
Government Employees Requested to Make
No Report t. the Outside World OF
the Presidents Movements.

NORFOLK, VA, Dec. l0.-President
Cleveland and his party have had an
exceedingly rough time OF it to-day and
were unable TO occupy the blinds provided
for them at cape Channel near Eatterds.
The Violet is tonight I'm an exceeding
ly dangerous position, although no fears
are entertained.
All day long terrific storm has RACED
about Hattoras, the wind blowing from
the north and northwest AT the rate
OF ffty-six miles an hour In fact. all
along the coast II has blown at velocity
OF from fifty to sixty miles an hour.
Tonight the storm IS central near Hat
teras 1t has been learned to-day mat
requests have been made o. all the Gov
ernment employees along the coast To
make no report TO the outside world of
the movements OF the presidential party,
and the only news Obtainable * from
masters OF incoming Vessels.
one thing Is certain. not line 1as
passed over the Government coast tele-
graph line concerning the President and
his party.
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rHE TT1LLfNS' DEFEJT.
No Evil Eject Produced ON Native Soldiers
Nv IA. Reversal.


ROME. Dec. l0-Thc Government viii
ask in the Chamber of Deputies to-day
for a vote OF credit Of 100000 lire for
the purpose Of carrying on the war IN
Aby..iinia : draft OF 100 troops en-
marked for Abyssinia to-day. and l0oV
moro win be- dispatched within few
days.
The Government IS In receipt OF fur
ther advices nom General Baratieri,
commanding the Italian forces in Abys-
sinia. giving additional details OF the
surrounding Of Mai. ToselE and his COM
mand by "A large body Of Abyssinians, re-
suiting 90 "a loss Of about 200 OF Toseilfs
men.
The Abyssinians. who were directed ia
part by Chiefs Ras Mangasia Aikael,
ana Pas Makonnen, fought with great
Nigor and skill Tor six hours. IL Is re-
ported that the entire force OF the enemy
were commanded by a Russian major.
The hemmed-in Italians fought with ex-
trefne desperation. Fortunately, before
the Tight was over General ArimOnde ar
rived upon the field. with his command,
and drove the Abyssnians back. enabling
the three hundred beleaguered Italians
who remained alive TO make their escape.
Three Abyssinian chiefs and S.OV of their
followers were killed or wounded.
General Baratieri has arrived at Adri-
graf. and assumed command OF the itai-
ian forces. He repor-s that the re-
verses ustained BY the Italians through
the disaster 20 Major rosellrs command
has not produced any evil effect upon
the native soldiers in the Italian army
or the natives previously favorable 10
Italian colonial authority
Up 10 Saturday adyices the enemy had
not advanced.
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can There Is no use in deluding you
with a promise OF a place.
There are simply no places TO be given
out. and you had better realize tnat
now than later on. when you have grown
weary and heart-sick waiting for an itp-
pointment II you follow my advice
promptly. you will be able to thank me
for 1t before many years have elapsed.
Speaking Of the incident 10 the cor
respondent Of The Times, the senator
said, 1 am advising every one who ap-
plies 20 me for assistance In securing
a position. 10 leave the city at once.
We cannot find places for the men W..
would like 10 help. and outsiders stand
absolutely no chance.
Representative Tarsney. OF Missouri
was a soldier I'm the Federal army dur
ing the war, and was captured by the
Confederates in the vicinity Of Gettysburg
and sent to Andersonvlle. To-day he
happened 10 be speaking OF Il trip he
made through Hagerstown, Md. To Rep
and Incidentally mentioned that he was
on his way south from Gettysburg
Were YOU I'm the Confederate army?'
asked Wellington.
"Oh. no." said Tarsney. You sec. It
was this way. I was very impetuous in
my youth. and at Gettysburg forced the
Confederate centre. and they were un-
able TO stop my advance on the south
until / reached Andersonville.
ENLARGE NORFOLK MAYNARD.
Representative Tyler introduced a bill
in the House to-day providing for the
purchase OF fifty acres OF ground at
Portsmouth to enlarge The Portsmouth
navy-yard The bill Is in accordance with
the recommendations of the Secretary Of
tho Navy.
II. Teller and wife. OF Richmond, are
at the United states Hotel.
W. p. Hancock. Danville; ~. =. Clag-
gett, Leesburg, and H. B. GOodnoUgh,
Richmond, are at the National.
II. w. Burke and wife, Staunton, are
at the Metropolitan.
mond; 5. n Smith, Newport News. arc
at the Raleigh.
Charles Lcener. OF Richmond. is at
Reuters.
NJ Mason and wife. OF Richmond, are
at the Hotel Warner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-11
roLUNrEER 10 FsGHr ENGLAND.
The Duckworth Club, of Cincinnati, Ready
To Go I'm the field.

CINCINNATI, O.. Dec. lO.--Last night
at meeting of the Duck~or CLUB.
the largest Democratic organization In
the state resolutions were presented en-
dOrsing President Cleveland in his atti-
tude on the Venezuelan dispute and the
Monroe doctrine and further declaring
that the club would stand by him TO the
last. 1t was further resolved that IL
the outcome should be war. the DucK-
worth Club would be the first organiza-
tion TO go TO the front President Cos
grave was authorized, upon the severing
of diplomatic relations between Great
Britain and the United States. 10 tele-
graph Governor Mckinley placing the
club at his orders as volunteer reSi-
ment.