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NOVELTIES

shown for the Saratoga belle. especial
mention should be made of new yiuai-
grettes or smelling bottles of Chinese
manufacture, the war having brought
them into vogue. They are followed
out by hand after months of labor.
from amber, rock crystal. sard.
chalcedOny and other hard stones and
have the advantage it is claimed OF
being cool to the hand. Gentlemen
are not forgotten and are expected to
be good tempered now, since from a
use OF the Benedict collar button, there
Is no excuse for i'll temper. As the
dudish clerk at Saratoga saws. "a
slight push and it's through: slight
pull and its IN position: A twist of
the wrist and the collars released -
Divorce cases are expected to decrease
and more than one married woman
thinks the millennium is really at hand.
Collars consisting of successive
strands of small pearls, are reckoned
very stylish and new bracelet shows
alternate stars of rubies and diamonds
connected by links.
A noteworthy license prevails in
hairdressing and often the coifTure is
changed to suit the hat, the Dutch
bonnet absolutely requiring a onite
fully style. To arrange the hair in a
way mass low over the ears, is a new
style, but is so unbecoming and so
easily imparts an appearance of age.
that it is not likely to be general or
lasting. Lucy CARTER
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Philadelphia, Wilmington I Baltimore RaiIw.!
DELAWARE DIVISION.

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Smyrna times., 1895-07-10
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
SnaT2'WU, De/.,
Wednesday Afternoon, July 10, 1895
Fashions at Saratoga.
TRvELING DRESSES: CREPON AND SILK
GOWNS: PICTURESQUE YOUNG
WOMEN: JEWELRY EVENING
COSTUMES.
Correspondence to the Times.

correspondence to the Times.
HOTEL MAJESTIC, New York, July.
A run up to Saratoga comes easily
under the head of nothing" and so
close are the ties between the great
watering place and Metropolis, that
one seems merely an extension of the
other. Observation of new arrivals at
the former, shows the favor accorded
travelling suits of alpaca or mohair,
whether in small checks or solid colOrs,
and the regulation style of making, is
skirt and jacket, though trim and
slightly pointed waists, with chemi-
settles, are likewise in order. Light
quality cloth suits are similarly made.
Smyrna times., 1895-07-10
GRASS LINEN

for entire dresses however, is fast as
serting supremacy. Really there is
nothing beyond popular fancy, to re-
commend this fabric and it must be
classed with yellow lace that in the
worst possible taste as rule, is still
extremely fashionable. Now aud then.
one sees a supremely beautiful dress
in varied shades of yellow and in this
connection, the Objectionable accessory
becomes transformed, but this is ex-
ceptional. Waists of grass cloth.
batiste or scrim are worn with black
skirts but the former are generally re-
lieved by bright ribbons, white en-
broidery being also added either on
the material or let in as an insertion.
Among
Smyrna times., 1895-07-10
DRESS GOWNS.

are perpetually of taffeta silk or Gre
pom and the two may be set down as
the leading fabrics. Crepon however,
is a limitless variety from delicate
chiffon crepOns, to rich, stately fabrics
that eminently become tall, slender
women. Delicately textured crepons
in all over floral patterns, vie with
ehene silks showing flower sprays and
the use of both, has induced large
employment of parsols in correspond q.
ing designs. Imagine too, the
Smyrna times., 1895-07-10
PICTURESQUE APpEARANCR


of beauty who carries flower trim
med patasOl, wears II collar made en-
tirely of flowers and IL hat lavishly
trimmed in Keeping. When more
over with feminine adrOtness, the
delicate aroma of Murray and Ian.
mans Florida water is made to simu-
late Natures soft perfume, he illusion
becomes captivating. An apology for
bicycle suits and caps is complete aud
goes to show that the new woman in
tends after all, to remain a woman.
The prominence of white continues to
be remarkable Entirely white out
hts greet one Oh every hand or there
Is nothing in more favor than a white
parasOl, sailor hat, collar, cuffs, belt
and shoes, with cOlored dress. Large
sailor and other collars offine embroid-
cry are an important element in pict-
ure producing and grateful resource
to numbers who shrink from the un-
becomingness of grass linen. batiste,
scrim and the like.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-19
Eirebug Arrested.

For some time there have occurred at
Clifton Forge number of fires that We're
believed To have been caused by an In
cendiary. and In one OF them Mr.. Ford
lost his life. At o'clock on last Sunday
morning an attempt was made 10 burn
the building occupied by Moody q Car
penter hardware dealers IL was soon
discovered and eXtinguished. ON investi-
cation some waste or greasy dope from
the axle-boxes Of cars was discovered
partially burned around the wood work
OF the room.
Suspicious attached 10 Parker Metcalf
and ne was arrested as the incendidry,
and when a quantity OF waste was
found in his coat pocket these suspicious
were confirmed.
lie was arrested Sunday, and on Mon
day was arraigned before the Mayor for
preliminary trial. Vsen he was offered
bail i'm the sum Of $500 10 await the ac-
ton OF the grand jury. He was given
until Wednesday morning, and not being
able to secure the requisite amount, was
brought 10 Covington and lodged in Jail.
We understand that he had been sus-
pecteG Tor some time.
He was "A fireman on the James river
division Of the Chesapeake and ONO rail-
WAY and "A member Of the fire company
OF clifton Forge. and was probably the
most active member I'm fighting the recent
fires. tking risks often, that the owners
themselves dared not take. He has re-
sided in clifton Forge for a number OF
years. and has a wife. five children, and
widowed mother dependent ypOn him
for support He, with his family, Occu-
pied rooms al the time Ia the Mood X
Carpenter building. the one ia which the
last ATTEMPT 10 burn was made.-Alle
ghany Sentinel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-19
cossIDERING err ORDINANCES.
Interesting Discussion over the Clause
Rewarding informants.

The two branches OF the city Council
met last evening I'm the Council chamber
Tor the purpose OF continuing the consid-
Grafton 81 Che revised city ordinances.
President Turpin. of the Board OF Alder
men. moved that the action of former
session Doe resCinded. whereby Hsction =
of CHAPTER % was 50 amended that per-
sons who keep their bar-rOoms omen and
sell Unuor on Suudav shall be fined 80,
onc~half OF which fine shall so TO the
informant.
Mr. Sneaa advocated that the section
remain as IL stood then. while Mr.. Turpin
nnposed N very earnestly. lie said that
no decent person would inform on a sa-
loon keeper for money. and such a clause
vould only inS;igate dead beats. who
could not make any money otherwise, 10
harass a class Of citizens who were max
ING their money I'm an honest manner.
I'D knew that the police force was cog
infant OF the bar-roomS that were doing
business on Sundays. They also knew
every easnhilng hell and other place OF
.sfior,,a ta& s-faFHster in this city better
nan ag,ss iGne eis,t 'bu, why they did not
take az steps 10 stop the violations
% the law was more than he was able
MIR Reeve suggested that the best way
out OF the dilemma would be TO make
the members OF the police force do their
duty but he Was told that the Council
so,lt no, DO anything ~ that line.
CITY Attorney Meredith SAID that %
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-19
NORMiL sCHOOL SETTLEMENT.
The ", 4. and y. Road Equipping Cars
with Grab Irons.

CAPE CHARLES. VA, Nov. lS.-Spe-
cial.-Mr. William Kimberly has sold his
farm. at Cheriton this county, TO a party
of colored people. who will open nor
NAL school i'm the near future. The farm
Will be surveyed and laid off In building
lots, forty By one hundred and fifty feet,
for residences and business houses.
The New York. Philadelphia, and Nor
folk Railroad Company are very busy in
their shops here. equiDping freight cars
with grab-irons and hand-holds TO COM
ply with the law passed by Congress
some time ago requiring all cars TO be
properly equipped by December !. 1888.
Presiding Elder Wright. Of this district:
wife and daughter. and Captain j. +.
Boggs, OF this city are attending the
session of the NJ. l.. Church conference,
in Richmond.
The gasoline steamer BERTHE f.. Tull,
that piled between here and Nassawo-
dox last summer as freight boat, will
be sold at public auction November 2lst,
at Bayf0rd Wharf. this county, on ac-
count OF a dissolution Of partners.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-19
DEMOCRATIC FACTIONS.
THE PARTY IN NORTH CAROLINA
DfrIDED on SILVER.
The Baptist Mission Board to Arrange Tor
DIR. Durham's Work Until HIS sue
cessor Can be Appointed.

RALEIGH. n. c.. Nov. Especial
A nrominent lawyer, a silverite, from
the eastern part OF the state says All
"s,old-bug'' Democrats should retire from
the Democratic party. The organ IN th's
state replies that whenever the nationai
De,,ocratic party declares for cheap
money. or even squnts at IT, that they
will flock out of IL as fast as heart can
wish" The Democrats seem to be broken
I'm into three factions in North Carolina
ono 60, IL for making hard fight to re-
gain lost ground, another set are quleuy
and unconcernedly waiting, caring h''ie
what comes. and the third one hoids
those DEMOCRATS who have lost all nope.
The Governor has made requisition on
tho Governor of South Carolina Tor VIII
TAYLOR who is i'm jail at DARLINGTON :.
&. and who is wanted in chatham TOT
burglary.
THE funeral OF Rev. Or. Columbus Dur
ham was held Saturday afternoon from
the First Baptist church. Many OF the
leading Baptists in the State attended the
funeral His death is a great dow 10
the Baptists all over the State.
The 18th Of this month viii be the DAY
upon which Stewart Brothers, state print
ers. will be heard regarding their charge
that some OF the departments have not
sent them all of their printing. This Is
speciaIiy charged against the Agricultural
Department.
Secretary Nichols. the state Fair.
Friday issued some very handsome diplo-
mas that were awarded at the fair last
month. and also paid batch OF premiums.
He is paying the premiums az fast as the
money comes I'm. He will finish UP i'm the
sweet by and by
Friday Major John G. Winder and Mar
shall r.. j. Darrall were both reported TO
be better.
The removal Of Captain John Harton,
who for years has been yard master at
the Seaboard railroad yards here. has
caused much anxiety among the other
home employees here. Another general
discharge is looked for. MIR. St. John
has been quiet quite long enough, so he
will probably be heard from now.
DIR. DURHAM's SUCCESSOR.
The Baptist state Mission Board held
a meeting Saturday night to make some
arrangement for the mission work OF DR..
Durham until the annual meeting OF the
Baptist State Convention next month.
DR.. Durham's successor will then be APP
pointed, as II H. convention office.
Mr.. Flea Lee. an employe Of the Sea
board AIRLINE shops here was shifted on
Saturday TO a position lower than the
one he had held. This is considered as
only a warning of removal. like so
many others.
The stonecutters' sheds at the peniten-
tiary caught fire Saturday night. IL was
inside the enclosure but outside Of the
immense stone wall. At first the fire
created much excitement. The loss viii
be only about 800.
At the insane asylum here two new
hOse-reel houses are being put up. There
is one in the rear of each wing Of the inn
mcnse building for immediate use I'm case
of fire. Some Of the employees of the
asylum will sleep In these houses ready
for service at a moments notice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-19

The sunday Services Impressive and Much
Enioyed.

Sunday was truly a grand day at the
Association. At o'clock the workers
met in the Board-room, where Mr.. II.
O. Williams. of the International Commit
tee. talked to them for thirty minutes on
the need OF personal work.
At the same hour. Rev. j. w. Lee
spoke to the boys. nearly one hundred be-
ing present. His talk was fun of in
terest. and showed Mr. Lee TO be an ex-
pert in the work for boys. He also as
sisted in the mass-meeting.
Long before the hour appointed. the
men began to come and when the meet
ing opened over five hundred were pres
ent. The male chorus was led by Pro-
fessor Harwood Mrs. j. X. Durrett
sang with much sweetness THE Light
Beyond"
Secretary Mckee conducted the meet
ing. After presentation OF the inter-
national work by Mr.. II. o. Williams. and
the taking of "a collection In behalf OF
the same Rev w. NJ. Leftwich spoke
upon THE Battle OF the Wilderness"
giving an excellent resume OF the famous
battle OF the sixties, and led ably into an
account of the greatest battle ever fought
the battle between light and darkness
between Satan and the Saviour I'm the
Wilderness. He most graphically pic
tured man fighting temptation. without
the help Of God.
1t was an able address and several
men confessed conversion.
The singing alone was an inspiration.
Mr.. Coutts. of Michigan. sang the initia-
ton solo.
Next Sunday Rev. W j. Young. OF
Park-Place NJ. T.. church. will speak TO
men only. in the association hall. This
will be another great meeting
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-19
The Colonial Danes

The annual meeting OF the Virginia So
ciety of Colonial Danes was held i'm the
assembly-room of the jefferson Hotel
Yesterday afternoon. with the president,
Mrs Russell Robinson. presiding. The
annual reports Of the recording and cor
responding secretary. registrar. and
treasurer were read and received. All
the old officers were Reelected. Mrs Her
bert Claiborne. Mrs. George Moore, Mrs
Reginald Gillian, and Mrs. Lucy Carter
Trent were reelected members of the
Board OF Directors. Among those pres
ent from "A distance were MIR. Charles "
Coleman, Miss Coleman. Miss Spencer,
OF Williamsburg. and Miss Margaret V.
Smith. the historian OF Alexandria Sew
eral applications for membership were
received. A very enjoya-'c and interest
ing paper was read ty Miss Smith. en-
titled. The Stately Homes OF Fairfax."
After transactirg some routine business
the meeting adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-19

long as the Police Commissioners had
instructed the members of the force. as
he was told II had done. not TO use persons
as Witnesses whom they saw go n. "a o, amr
way left 10 enforce the law. by the IN
formers system.
Mr.. Snead also stated that the he had
been Informed that such an order as
mentioned by Mr. Meredith had been gwen
by the Police Commissioners
on motion OF Captain Reeve. the entire
matter was finally laid on the tapie, anu
the chief OF Police and the members 0i
the Board OF Police Commissioners VIII
be invited to be present at that gathering.
Several amendments TO chapters pre-
viously adopted were agreed 10, one vi
them provides that no live STOCK OF any
kind intended for food. market, OF snip
ment shall be driven through the streets
OF this CITY. except by such routes as
shall be designated by the Chief OF f0hre.
Persons violating this section snaii DC
fined not less than ten nor more IMAM
nifty dollars.
The chapter in regard TO markets was
so amended that no empty boxes snaii
be kept on top Of the stalls after market
hours. g..
Another amendment provides that IL
shall be unlawful tor any person Wlthln
thirty days from the time any adferuse-
mcnt, bill. or poster is la"iuil
posted, or pasted. or otherwise exposed
10 public view by any licensed bill-poster.
10 mutlIate the same or 10 post or paste
over 1t any other advertisement BIZ, or
poster. or otherwise obscure II from pun
tic attention Violators Of this section
shall be fined not less than two nor more
than twenty-five dollars.
Section q OF chapter 81. In regard 10 the
Police Department. was enlarged 50 AZ
TO include the following: Each omcer
snail report TO the cierk of sDeciat as
scssmenis all parts OF streets or public
alleys hereafter taken and occupied for
an area vault, entrance 10 basement
cellar. or house. or for any other perina-
nent purpose: or II heretofore taken ana
occupied IL the space occupied Tor fuch
nurpose has been Increased in consequence
OF remodelling tho house or IRON other
cause
Chapter s. concerning street railways.
was next considered. The most important
change agreed 20 was that. on motion OF
Mr.. Snoad the cars shall hereafter ston
on street crossings before they cross
over
Another amendment provides that
street-car companies shall keep the road
bed paved within the tracks and for two
feet on The outside OF the tracks. An
other amlndment provides that each
electric car shall be provided with suita-
bic tenders or other life-saving devices:
Switch handles on all electric cars ahall
he attached TO the motor. az the West
nghouse handles arc attached.
CHAPTER &C. concerning wagons. draws,
carts and hacks. was next considered.
Sections and 10 were stricken out, winch
fixed the rates 10 be charged for the
hauling Of goods Sections Z and 3. In
regard 20 the duties of the inspector OF
carts and wagons were laid over until
the next meeting. section Is was SO
amended that copies or the rates TOT
hacks shall % displayed in some con-
spicuous place in proper print in each
The committee then adjourned until
next Thursday at 1880 =. VI.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-19
Personal AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richnonds 'i"-
1ens and other Notes

Mr.. G. T.. Boyer. OF Alexandria, Va.
is in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. VI. Deasy returned
from their bridal tour Sunday.
Mr.. r. l.. McIlwaine. OF this city. is In
New York. attending the grand opera.
Revival services are being held every
night this week at Seventh-Street Chris
tan church.
Mr.. Joseph Gerring. formerly Of Rich
mond now of Washington, is on visit
to his parents.
Mr.. j. NJ. Morgan, night clerk at the
Lexington left Sunday for his home,
at Salem, Va, for a few days.
Mr.. NJ. :. Gregory. clerk al the Lex
ington. who has been quite i'll for the
past few days. is much better.
Mr.. Willie Moore. who was so severely
injured by being thrown from his horse
last week. is reported much better.
Mrs. william n. Butt is very i'll, at her
residence. No. 9l5 east Leigh street, and
great anxiety is felt for her recovery.
Police Commissioner l.. G. Figg and
bride have returned home from their
bridal tour. after a very pleasant trip TO
Atlanta.
Cards are out for the marriage Of Miss
Helen G.. Goddin TO Mr.. Charles II.
Mason to-day at =. NJ. at Grove
Avenue Baptist church
Professor Noah *. Davis will deliver
his lecture on "The School of Athens
next Saturday night at the y. NJ. &.
A.. for the University rebuilding fund.
The person holding ticket No. 1902
guessed correctly the number of beans
I'm the jar. and will call for the doh offer
ed at the Little Workers Booth at
the Bazaar.
Announcement has been made OF the
marriage of Mr.. William ReardOn and
Miss Annie McEneny. which is to take
place at st. Peters Cathedral, Wednes-
day, November 18th.
The funeral Of Mr.. Walker Wilson took
place at O'Clock yesterday afternoon
No. i0S IL west Clay street. The inter
ment was in Hollywood.
Mr. +. y. Harrington. travelling pas
senger agent of the Southern Pacific rail-
way and steamship lines. arrived in the
city last night, ana is looking around to-
day in the interest OF his line.
Mr.. John Wallace has sufficiently recov-
cred from his recently prolonged Illness
TO leave the Virginia Hospital for his
home in Fredericksburg. where his
friends hope he may recuperate rapid
ly.
Miss Eta Munford has returned from
"A visit OF several months to her sister
Mrs William Rhett. of Columbus. Miss.
She stopped in Atlanta. to visit the Ex-
position, and in Greenville s c., to make
her friend. Mrs. Lewis, visit.
Mr.. William l.. Hardwicke. who re-
sides on the Mechanicsvile turnpike. be
yond Paramount. met with quite severe
loss, i'm the sudden death of a valuable
COW Sunday. Upon investigation. it was
found that the animals heart had en-
larged 10 about four times its normal
size. and doubtless caused death.
Messrs. Alexander Bruenn and +. j.
Smith, members of the Harlem Wheel
mems club. of New York, arrived in this
city Sunday. en- route TO Atlanta. They
are travelling on their wheels. and made
the trip from New York 10 this city in
six DAYS. These gentlemen are stopping
at Murphy's. and will resume their jour
ncy this morning.
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Their Thirtieth Anniversary.

Yesterday was the thirtieth anniversary
of the wedding of Captain and Mrs. Fox
hall Dalngerfield. and 1t was celebrated
by family dinner az "castleton.' The
lovely old homestead is an ideal place for
entertaining. and this dinner. which was
spread in the spacious dining-room, was
a typical Kentucky and cid Virginia
feast. Miss Julia Daingerfeld of Nir-
ginia. a sister Of Captain Daingerfield.
and Mrs. Emma Lyon Bryan, from Har-
risonburg, Va. are guests al Castleton,
and were present at the reunion.
Mrs. Bryan is a writer, and novel
from her pen is now for sale at the news
dealers. 1t IS entitled "A Romance OF
the Valley OF Virginia" and is filled with
scenes of thrilling interest This is the
first novel attempted by Mrs Bryan, but
for some time she has been a contributor
TO magazines under different mons de
plume Lexington (Ky) Leader. No
vember 5th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-19

The Tender Hand of Mercy withdrawn
From Virginia Moonshiners.

DANVILLE, VA. Nov. B.-Special.-
This was "judgment-day" in the United
states District Court. Judge John Paul
presiding. In the early part OF the term
Judge Paul announced from the bench
that ne had found that leniency and
mercy were not having the good effect in
decreasing Illicit distilling and general
moonshining that he had hoped for and
that hereafter he would not permit COM
promises or permit a plea Of guilty 10
necessarily mean light punishment. To-
dav William Via. Charles Boothe J. ..
Kelly. and Samuel Manning. Of Franklin
county and j. -. Lawson. OF Patrick
county Gall White). who had been con-
victed Of Illicit distlling at this term OF
the court, were sentenced 10 a year and
a days confinement at hard labor i'm the
Kings county ~. " penitentiary and TO
pay a fine of si00 each.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-19
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