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The herald., 1895-03-31
The Recent
Movement for Dress
Reform

cause one becomes accustomed to
change when every one adopts IT.
while in the East Twas much pleased
with the gymnasium costumes worn by
the girls of certain woman's college.
The girls wore the simple full Syrian
divided skirts. that for climbing, walking
and all kinds of manual labor | wish
would become customary. They are COM
Portable and graceful, and were exceeding
ly becoming to these girls. That they were
not yet 'emancipated' was, however. evil
dent from the fact that as soon as their
gymnasium exercises were over they all
ran to don their customary dress. altough
there were only worn about the premises.
Then like the Grecian robes and
drapery for the home. But what you
can wear in the drawing room you can
not climb the Alps with. The Syrian
skirt is worn, however, considerably
nowadays in the mountains and at sum-
mer resorts; but | have never tried to
wear it.
What do you think of the Jenness-
Miller costumes?'
''Many of them think are beautiful
and | admire them very much. But they
are only for the rich and are out of the
reach of people of limited means; so my
only objection to them is on the ground
of economy. AS said at the outset. the
dress of the future must be economical as
well as comfortable and beautiful. -
Mrs. Clara Colby, editor of the Woman's
Tribune of Washington, is q champion OF
dress reform in that city. When she dis
ctssed the subject she wore neat blue
dress that was made with u short waist
No corsets showed harsh outline against
the bust, and she walked with an easy
grace that gave ample evidence OF the
freedom of her muscles.
II have tho new designs which have
Just been issued for the first time by the
The herald., 1895-03-31
The Bible
Has Been Revised by
Women

A Woman's Bible, translated by Joint
committee of distinguished American and
English women, is the most serious labor
yet undertaken by the woman's rights
leaders.
The first five books of the Old Testa-
ment-Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus Num-
bers, Deuteronomy-hav already been
carefully studied, and the position OF
woman in the Bible has been fixed with
precision.
Six years ago this work began. 1t has
for some time been suspected that re-
vsion'of certain portions of the Scrip
lures would show that woman had not
been fairly dealt with by Biblical stu
dents.
The work of the new committee of
women has, they claim already progressed
far enough to show that the Scriptures do
not proclaim the superiority of man.
And the discovery has raised the cues
ton as to what word shall be used to sig
nifty this equality of sex. The revision
lists paused in their work to debate this
point and then proceeded to coin new
word 'amphiarcate.
"Amphiarcate' then, Will hereafter
signify in the translations and reports of
the committee the absolute equality OF
man and woman.
The title page reads thus:
THE woMAN'S BIBLE
ALL THAT RELATES TO WOMAN
THE OLD AND NEW TEsTAMENTs,
coMMESTARlrs IL
A COMMITTEE OF ENGLISH AND
AMERICAN WOMEN.
1t has been decided by the revisonsts
not to issue ally literal translation of any
The herald., 1895-03-31
DRESS REFORN

One of the many interesting facts that
were made evident by the meeting of
the National Council of Women at Wash
ington was that there is a great body of
opinion in favor of reform in women 8
dress. If women are in favor of reform
ing their dress, there is no doubt that
they are able to reform it.
The council was grand federation of
the feminine thinkers OF the United
States 1t represented the Women's Chris
tian Temperance Union, Sororis, the Stuff
rage Associations, the kindergarten
Union, the Republican Association, the
Relief Society and many other organiza-
tions. '
Some of the ablest members of the
council are prominent dress reformers.
They have been occupied for many years
in spreading their ideas Oh the subject.
AS they come from all parts Of the coun-
The herald., 1895-03-31
bones, and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called
woman, because she was taken out OF man.
INTER ETATION.

The idea conveyed in these verses OF
woman as an afterthought to cheer the
solitude of Adam not only contradicts
and belittles the record in the preceding
chapter, but reflects alike on the wisdom
of God and the importance of woman as
factor in the perpetuation of the race.
There is majesty in evolving order out
of chaos, lighJ out of darkness, in mark
ing the path of each planet in the solar
system, wholly inconsistent with surgi-
cal operation on sleeping Adam to find
material for the mother of the race. The
inquiry arises, Why should there be two
accounts of the same occurrence?
What idea had the writer who compiled
them? From what science did they en-
anate? Were they intended to be deroga-
tory to women?
The second version, which is clearly an
alegory found in some form in all the re-
liglons of the past, is the one on which
all the enemies of woman rest their batter
ing rams in attacking her. The prior ere
alton of Adam is accepted as proof OF his
superiority. Hence the Importance. The
phraseology of the closing verse is obJec-
tionable. Womanhood is the great primal
fact, wfehood the incident. Hence there
is something invidious in not adhering to
the first account
GENESIS III.
Now the serpent was uore subtitle than any
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-23

upon the friends c. Nr. Mckinley sener-
ally, ard uron southern Ropuhi.cans tspe.-
ci2liy. and they ara appre hens'ye that X
VIII interfere with tho Onto mans chances
when the convention meets.
ROANCnt, POST-O OFFICE.
For some time past the Treasury De-
rartmont has been concerned about tho
compile Ion OF ire poSt-oiiiIe building AZ
Roanoke. Va, and action was taken last
week to hurry forward the work on ire
building. Inspector Roberts. OF the
Supervising Architects oftce. was sent
TO Roanoke 10 investigate the work being
done by the contractor, and was directed
10 report on the state cf the WORK, ana
u ascertain whether or not the contractor
Is working up TO the requirements OF the
contract Mr.. Roberts has returned to
Washington. ard IN his report TO the
contractors r.. A. Wilson x Co, are
greatly behind in their work. and are
not wording up co the daily requirements
OF the contract He points out number
OF instances where work Is being delayed,
and recommends that some action be
states that Messrs. Wilson * Co. expect
to complete the work by the LIST OF Feb
ruary, 1886.
vIRGINIANS.
Representative Turner was in Washing
ton to-day on private business. He re-
turned home TONIGHT. and does not ex-
pect to take up his residence In Vasning-
ton until Congress assemblies.
The following fourth-class postmasters
We're appointed to-day in Virginia:
Mrs. NJ. l.. Shelor. at Amos. Floyd
county, vice L.. NJ. Shelor. removed. and
G. II. Lowry. at Verdon. Hanover coun-
~, vice j. l.. Blunt. removed.
w. b. Bowden was appointed postmas-
ter at Dudley, Wayne county, y. c.. vice
j. W. Hatch removed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-23

laws OF perspective. forcshortening, and
the Ike.
All these points were brough, out by
the lecturer. aud discussed IN detail
During the course Of his lecture, Mt.
surettc made use 90 the following iilus-
trationS. in which te was ably assist
cd by Miss Iclc Minor.
Haydn-S Sonata in E-fat m2jor-ailegro.
Adagio Cantahile: hnale-Tempo de Men
rctio-Mr. Surcttc
symphony In E-aa, major arranged for
piano. four hands -adacio. allegro con
spirito: menuetto and trio-allcsro con
soirito-Mr Suretto. Miss Iolle Minor.
string Quastottc <. Kaiser quar-
totte" ARRANGED for oiano. four handsl-
POGO adagi0-menuct.o-M SUrette. Miss
Ielio Minor.
The next lecture. under the auspices OF
,ho Wednesday Club. which was to nave
been given at the s. VI &. \. Han next
Friday night. by Mr.. Surcttc has been
POSTPONED 10 the following Friday oven
ms. This action was decided upon by
the committee ia charge, I'm difference
10 The Times University entertainment.
which takes place next Friday evening
al the Mozart Academy OF Music.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-23
A Nineteenth Century Romance.

There is a certain widow, known as
Angelina Hicks, living in Madison county,
near Good Hope church, who some Time
back, becoming weary OF mourning for
her dear departed" and no other sutton
appearin. TO claim her heart and hand.
decided TO put forth some effort to gain
a second better half In short. she con-
cludcd TO advertise. She did so, and was
rewarded by the reception Of a letter
from a New Yorker. The letter received
a prompt reply. and for some time a cor
respOndence was in progress. They llnal-
ly concluded that they were twin souls,
and for years had been drifting towards
each other. until the hand of fate. In tha
shape of that advertisement, had precipI-
crisis. Suffice IL TO say, he popped the
momentous question. and, OF course, re-
ceiyed a favorable reply. A short time
ago he wrote the fair Angelina 10 meet
carriage. and upon his arrival there would
Do a wedding. Angelina, | regret 10 say,
l. rot abundartly endowed with this
world goods, and she doesn't count
among her possessions q carriage ana
pair. Therefore, the ardent lover was
forced TO hire a conveyance and proceed
70 the home OF his betrotned. Armed
with several large trunks, he wended his
hopeful way, put alas. upon ms ar arr l
and after gazing upon the midci aged
object OF his suit, he promptly decided
that the widow failed TO MI the bill, end
poor Angelina is again fcrlorn. As ne
was still on matrimony bent. his ex-bride-
elect informed him that she Is the mother
of a daughter. and perhaps In her maiden
charms he may find the wife he has here
tofOre Nainly sought.
lie agrees that she shall he 'trotted
out" and the girl. being agreeable, they
proceeded 10 the clerks Office at Mads-
son. procured license. and In due course
OF time the Rev. G. r. Conner, or the
Methodist church there made the twain
one flesh. After the ceremony they re-
turned to the home OF his mother-!n-law.
where he still remains. and he nov sOeaks
OF buying farm and settling In Madison.
Fredericksburg Star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-23
pHRsoN ~ sND oLNfRfL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond. cin-

zcn-aud Dshcr .,o:es.
Mrs Manly IT, Barnes. Of sew Kent,
IS in the city.
Mr.. David Levy is visiting friends 10
Durham. y. &.
Mrs. j.. s. burford and her daughter
Miss Blanche. have returned from New
York.
TIC Governor has appointed Charles A.
Ncsbitt notary public for the city OF
Richmond.
AIR. Edgar u. Nesbiit. Of Front Royal.
Va. has accepted position with NJ
II. Cabin. florist Of this city
Mr.. +. A. EWcrs has entirely rcct veied
from "A severe attack Of eastric-f-ver
which Coinnsd bun 90 his room loi come
time past.
Mr.. George NJ Helms Of Franklin coun-
IT, is In tie cftN. Re Is a candidate
h'forr The comins LEGISLATURE lo, s"p.r-
intcndent Of me peniientiary' TO sue
coed Major b. ". Lynn
Rcv. Edward l. rell will deliver his
regular weekly lecture on ne Sunlay-
school lesson at The Young Mcrs thris-
tiap Association this afternoon AT %
o'cock
Mr. Richard G.. Wight left on Friday
for North Carolina. His many friend5
here wish hifG success in his now posi-
ficn AS travelling salesman itr writ T..
Taylor q co.
Nir George Russell. the well-known
collar and elbow wrestler. IS In the city,
and Is stn prepared % follow IN" sport
which mauc HIM famous some eith
years ago he wrcsucd in this city with
Jim Barton.
Mr. A. r. Sarerwald and wife have
iust returned from their Welding touT'
during which they visited Ne" YORK.
pnilaIclphia. and Washington. Mr.
saucrwaid is the artist who did the iresco
painting in the jefferson Hotel
D. s. Harris a farmer. was knocked
down and run over AT the corner OF
Clay street and Brook avenue yesterday
morning 10y horse driven by Louis Ellis.
a. colored man. Ellis was reported by
the police for fast and reckless driving.
Harris received only slight injury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-23

The regular meeting of r. r. Lee
Camp No. j. Confederate Veterans, was
held last night with very full ranks. COL
James r. Gray In the chair
a letter from Mrs. Norman Y. Randolph.
chairman OF Lee Camp room in the Con-
federate Memorial Library Association,
in reference TO Confederate relics, was
received. and the Camp decided to aid
the ladies i'm every way possible.
ON motion of COmrade -. Smith Red
ord. the Camp decided 20 celebrate Gen.
II. r. Lees birthday on Friday, the nth,
as the 18th is Sunday. Comrades r. 4.
Brandcr. Thomas W. Sydnor, and John
Boiling were appointed committee TO
arrange for the annual sermon before
the Camp on the l9tr Of January.
The question of the Camps action on
Congressman Otey's bin was referred TO
a special committee 10 be appointed by
tho commander
Col. Gray, after an absence Of three
weeks. was warmly greeted by his old
comrades.
Tire Adiutant ana Quartermaster were
directed 10 write TO Gen. j. VI. Ship,
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES l.. c. Y. for the
new regulation badge of Confederate Vet
Grams.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-23

A very unique felony case will probably
be tried at the next term OF the county
court which will. no doubt attract con-
siderable interest. The commission OF the
crime occasionng the trial has greatly
excited the colored people OF this neigh
borhood.
Mrs. Emma Pollard. a widowed coiored
woman. living just beyond Cambria with
her two sisters and a brother. by the
name OF .gg. has been long sick with a
lingering illness. Early last week
strange negro man. giving his name as
Lewis Johnson, appeared on the scene,
protesting to be a doctor. He diagnosed
Mrs Pollard's case. and after mature re-
Election pronounced that she had been
"conjured" by an enemy. Declaring his
ability to exercise the malign spirit
which had invaded her. he was requested
70 proceed. After an incarnation OF APP
propriate length, and after due commune
ion with certain supposed inhabitants OF
the spirit land Or" Johnson announc-
ed thai; before satisfactory progress
could be made ia the laying of the spir-
IL it was necessary that he should be
presented with six silver dollars. which
sum was given him. Another incanta-
tory performance followed, but the evil
spirit remained obdurate. and Johnson
annouced the necessity OF his being given
a calf which was the property OF the
Piggs family The calf was given him
accordingly, when lie tried his hand
again. but with the same lack Of sue
cess. Enchantment interspersed by de-
mands for and donations OF various arr
eicles such az clothing. bed.clothes,
chickens. etc, and still the evil spirit
refused TO be Modified. Johnson finally
declared that to be successful he must
be left alone with the woman, which
being agreed to. the rascal crimnally
assaulted her and fed
Piggs, the brother Of Mrs. Pollard,
returned home shortly after the occur
renee, and upon learning OF tn crime,
came 10 town and swore out warrant
for Johnson. and Sergeant TibbS was
fortunate enough TO arrest the scoundrel
last Saturday just as he was getting in
a buggy for the purpose OF decamping.
He was given n preliminary trial before
Justice Miller who sent him to jail and
fined him on two charges of petit larceny
in obtaining the monsy and clothing and
he will also be held for the next grand
jury for the far graver crime of assault.
For such scoundrelly villains as John
son there should be no mercy, and we
sincerely hope that such an example viii
be made OF him as will in the future
cause any other humbugging Obeah-men
to give wide berth TO our colored
friends OF Ibis vicinity. Without wish
ing 10 dictate. we would suggest, ii pos
sible, that a colored jury be empannelled
to try this criminal impostor. We be-
lieve that the punishment such jury
would mete out to the scoundrel would
be entirely commensurate with the helm
BUSINESS of the crime.
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BURIED IN THE RUINS.
rOUR FTREMEN LOSE THEIR LIVES
~ 4 CHIc1GO FIRE.
And Another Probably Fatally Injured.
4 Number of Girls Seriously
Hurt by Jumping.

CHICAGO. ILL. Nov. "A disastrous
fire OF suspicious origin that resulted III
ave deaths an3 TIE injury of thirteen
persons. some o. them fatal, neariy de-
stIoyed the big seNen-StCfy stTnSt|4''
facing Franklin anu Nanorien streets al
Q o'cllck this morning.
The flames spread with fearful rapidiiy'
and shortly after the alarm was SVEN
the windows OF the -FOUR upper stories
were bclchng volumes OF smoke aho
iiamc. ~
smoke and fame also hllcd the halls
ana elevator shaft IN the iowcf SUI :,
and the only hope Of the occupants at!
ln the fire department When the Hisl
engine arrived at least twenty slrls; hcdl
ly an employees O.. stern. sears ana oo'n-
pany. appeared at a iOurth-stoIy Wlhuo"'
wrlnging their hands ana screaming maj
Is Tor some one 10 rescue them,
4 HERO FATALLY HURT.
One man. John Brenhs'm ,s,., " snd
help them 10 safety. BrenheiInei; !" ~
rescuing nearly a dozen girls, hnally zen
four stories and was fatally injured;
The hremen quickly TIRE" a iaoaet
up against the building. but II ala NOT
reach within six feet OF the imprisoned
gifis.
It was, however. the only one to be
had TWO Of the girls became demoraal,Z-
cd and jumped from the windows. ne
others were all helped down 10 the ire-
men on tine ladder by Brenheimer
Brcnheimcr started 10 crawl down 70
the ladder. but lost his hold aud fell
four stories TO the sidewalk.
The fire was discovered IN the rear OF
the building on the fourth floor hy me
janitor. who charges q man named bnel
with setting fire to the building. 1he
building Is ~" shaped and fronts ON
Van Iuren and Franklin streets Inc
fire spread rapidly from the Junction OF
tho tsso buildings through both.
Before Tho flames were overcome tne
four u.rer stories had been complt icy
suited AND al the stock in the building
was totally destroyed. It'll
The arcncn started 10 leave the nulln-
ing after d." flames had been exiting ulsn-
ed. when the walls collapsed. ana hVe
nrcmeu were buried I'm the ruins
one was taken ont alive, but apparent
-Four are stfl buried in the wreck. be
lioved 10 lo dead ,-...
$40 600 well covered bv Insurance
Kittio Landgraff. who jumped from me
fourth story of the building, dlcd ri u''
hospital this afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-23
Rev. Or Young at the Y. u. c. l.

The more than five hundred men who
attended the great meeting at the y. NJ.
q. 4. last SUNDAY, together with host
know they will have the opportunity Of
hearing the Rev Dr. Young. pastor Of
Iarll-Place NJ J.. church. az Association
Hall Sunday at Il. A. Dr. Young will
speak On Drifting" and as this Is his
last Sunday I'm the city. the hall will
doubtless be- crowded.
Mr. j. b. Mountcastlc viii play the
cornot. The solo!st will be Mr. r.. H..
Cloves. the popular tenor who VIII be
accompanied by Mr. Shepherd Webb.
seats are free and all men are most
cordially welcome.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-23

At the Seventh-Strect Christian church
the special meetings will be continued
during next week, Rev. Jabez Han
preaching every night The services the
past week have been fun OF enjoyment
and profit Good music 10y a large choir
has been and will be particular feature.
Following is the programme.
Monday-Why ought 1 20 be n Chris
Tuesday-When ought to be a Chris
tan?
Wedresday-How may be a Christian?
tian?
Thursday may / know ] am a
Christian?
Friday-How can ! convince others?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-23
Pet Paftridges.

Mr.. Luther YOUNG, who lives between
the Cascade and Piedmont Springs. in
forms the Danbury Reporter that he has
q number OF tame cartridges that feed
and roOst with the chickens. He says
one OF the children can pick them up lay
them on their sides. and handle them as
thew would a pet kitten. The way they
were tanned. he said. the children found
them. a dozen or more; the old bird had
been destroyed. They put them under
a hen Just Matching. which adopted them
as her own brood. They are now grown
and feed and roost with the chickens,
come into the house. etc. just as gentle
as il it were not their nature to be
wild.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-23

n H. Bcin. Held In Saenger Halle for tho
Benefit of II. JONAS Church.

The bazaar for the benefit OF 81. Johns
German church. which is being held at
Sanger Halle. is drawing large crowds
and proving a GREAT success.
The handsome robe TO be voted to the
most popular German citizen Is becoming
very exciting. and the friends OF the va
rious gentlemen are working hard for
their fayorite The contest is between
Nit Charles T.. Loeiher, Mr. a. Won y.
Kosenegk. SIR Louis A. Behle, and Pro-
fcssOr C.. r. Mutter
The oOlt-hcadel cane 10 the most popu-
lar gentleman is also causing great ex-
element. The contest In this IS between
Air rrank Blilcy. Mr.. Albert kloversahl
.r Fred. Sitterding. and Mr.. Frank
busch.
Last night was s-nisht. and a
number OF dances. drills, and -narches
were beautifully executed by the Ettle
ones. The restaurant is very popular. and
for twenty-five cents you can set a most
sumptuOus supper
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-23

BERLIN. Nov. "A dispatch 70 the
Tageblatt from Zanzibar says that the
c,Tavan which was under the British
trader Stokes who was hanged in Tie
Congo country by the Belgian Captain
Lothair for selling arms and ammunition
10 natives. has arrived at the coast OF
German East Africa with 10000 pounds
sterling worth Of ivory.
BRUSSELLS. Nov. Fit IS announced
that the authorizes Of the Congo Free
state have decided TO court-martial Cap
Tain Lothair .0r hanging the British
trader Stokes. his summary action being
hold 10 have heen IN fustined.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-23

II VIII he WILDLY illustrated with Inter
csting Views.

A large number Of tickets have been
sold 70 the lecture on tho School Of
Athens" to be delivered by Professor
Noah X Davis Of Tie University Of
Virginia. at the Y. II. O.. A. Hall 10
night for the benefit OF The University
RuilGing Fund Professor Davis will ar
rive I'm the city this afternoon. and viii
be the guest Of friends during his stay
here. lie viii f,uttless be greeted by
a large audience
mo audience bt Tudco John II. Ingram.
a wcil-known aIumnus OF the University.
who is one Of the most loyal friends Of
IBIS alma mater
be Tie sifrconticon views which will al
ford vividnces and realism that VIII
make tho discourse ono If both interest
and profit TO al who attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-23
Ern Of Mhilenrld nna Me.lc,

At the earnest solicitation OF the official
members OF the Broad-Streot Methodist
church. Rev DR. Moses ID. lf0s, has
consented 10 repeat his discourse on the
FRA OF Whitefeld ard Wesley" deliv-
cred al the Second Presbyterian church
last Sunday. at the Brcal-Street Metho-
dist church tomorrow night at o'clock
The Mothodists VIII turn ont in large
numbers 10 hear ia DISTINGUISHED
preacher.
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The Striking Builders.

NEW YORK. Nov 22.--The emphatic re-
fusal Of the ircn League 10 meet the
committee % the Union HoUsesmith and
Bridgemen's Unions. IL was believed by
both sides this morning had dispelled any
hopes that may have been entertained
Of a settlement Of the strike from that
quarter. Both sides remain Just az firm
ly settled in their positions to-day as
they have been all the week.
Tho State Board Of Arbitration has now
given w the attempt 10 arbitrate the
strike. Commissioner Purcell left the
Murray Hin Hotel this rsJrning for his
home in Rochester
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-23
Returned From Cuba

Captain W. H. Hand, OF the United
States revenue steamer Mclean" pass
ed through Richmond Thursday. Cap
tain Hand has been cruising around in
Cuban waters. looking out for the in
terests of citizens Of the United States.
He left his vessel in Tampa, Fla. and
went through this city en- route to Wash
ngton 10 report TO the Navy Depart
ment Thence he goes to Boston -
visit his family.