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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17
The Confederate Flags.

Lines suggested by reading the touching
verses composed by DIR. George Ross
on the occasion Of the presentation 70
him by a lady of gold sleeve-links
on which were enamelled crossed Cons
federate flags.
Are these the flags which were unfurled
Before a. sympathetic world,
Borne by the bravest OF the brave
To victory or a warriors grave?
All Is not lost-though the Lost Cause"
No longer wins the loud applause
Which nations brave were glad to yield
To victors of the well-fought field.
All is not lost-for "Dixie's Land"
Now with the proudest takes her stand,
Unconquered by a human foe
Till dire starvation laid her low.
Famine unnerves the bravest hand,
Famine what mortal can Withstand?
Naught else could daunt the Southron
brave.
Dying his country's rights to save.
DAVID A. ROSS, NJ. l.. c.
Quebec, February, 1875.
Accompanying the above is a letter
from Mr. Ross. In which he says:
Opinions may vary as to the merits
of tie great war. but all can join in ad-
miration OF the heroic endurance. the
ardent patriotism. and the unhinching
courage of the Confederate troops"
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FRENCH FASHIONS.
The Extraordinary Toilettes Worn At
the Partisan Skating Clubs.
RICH, ALWAYS NEw-rANcLED.
vioIcts Are Once More In vogue
and the New bicycle Costumes are
More Striking Than Ever-siceve''
Hats, and skirts.
fcorresnondencc of the Dispatch.)

PARIS. February ls--At the Palais de
Glaze, In the afternoon or evening" ars
to be seen some OF the most extraoru'-
nary toilettes worn in Paris. Often rich
and always new-fangled. they iliustra's
the latest cut in sleeves, the newest anu
biggest ruches, the widest hats. the most
correct shade In color, the skirts OF
thousand or less godets, and. In me- are
a part o. what IL known as the true
chic" II they out-distance the dress Oh
conservative women. they form part OIL
the vanguard that conservative women
will follow a few months in the rear.
Though some Of the ideas Will nip In the
bud others are terminating for sprihs'
and will rage with the dos-star. Hence
their thrilling interest.
For back ground IL circular buildins
with a roof OF glass and floor OF ics'
side walls painted into n cyciorama OF
Monte Carlo and the blue Mediterra,
mean, gilded galleries that form a pro-
roeuade. music, a heated and perfumed
atmosphere. and luxurious men and wo-
mon dewdling at tables where they SIP
gin cocktails through straws, or eiDowlne
tho railing to reach undertone distance
OF some skater who has paused from
wild pigeon-cutting to fiirt. Here follow
some toilettes sketched at random.
sMARTLY-DRESSED SKATERS.
A dress composed of sable cape. with
long stole ends, into which Is inserted
yoke of cream gulpure lace in long points.
exceedingly rich In effect; gown OF
black velvet embroidered with irridesc mt
seauins on the blouse front. and tracery
Of the same or all The skirt seams, from
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Song.

There. a woman like a dswdrop-she's SO
purer than the purest.
And her noble hearts the noOlest--yes'
and her sure faiths the surest;
And her eyes are dark and humid, IKE
the depth on depth OF lnstre
iIid In the harebeli while her Iesses.
SUMMER than the wildgrape cluster,
Gush in golden-tinted plenty down her
neck's rose-tinted marble;
Then her voices muslc-csn u the wei
bubbling. the birds warbler
And this woman says: "My days wers
sunless and my nights were moon
less,
Parched the pleasant April heritage, ana
the lark's hearts outbreak tuneiess,
II vou love ne notn And l who (ah Tor
words Of fame edore her.
Who am mad to lay my spirit prosrate
palpa bly, before her
I may enter at her portal soon' as now
her lattice takes me,
And by noontide as by midnight make
her mine. as hers she makes me!
ROBERT BROWNING.
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the belt half way down. and a tcque OF
black velv-t with an enormous rosette
on each side. and from each rosette
standing pcmpon believed with mock dia-
nonds and in front a bunch Of violsts.
The character Of the toquc depends upon
the great size CT the rosettes and nothing
is seen Of il in front view. except the
rcsstte on each side. the hair in front be-
ing rolled high
4 gown OF gray watered velvst with I'M
trimmed skirt and bodice front in blouse
OF three box pls.ts with jewelled studs
down the middle one. and the back like
an Eton jacket, mad 10 raach slightly
over the belt. the belt studded through
the centre with steel rosettes: sleeves
running out into form OF mitt to cover
the palm of the hand. slashei open to
the wrist on the little finger side;
black hat with cream guipure
6n7ped round front, a huge black bow
on each side. and yellow paradise tail
standing in the centre. In this dress are
specially to be noted the steel rosettes,
really buttons Of cut steel. which will
be much used on cloth gowns next spring,
and the blouse studs, which will be in
great vogue for blouse fronts next sum-
lner. Mock jewels. in fact, are very
Fashionable for dress decoration, and are
being used with more freedom than this
generation nus ever SCH D-4OIc
\ BRILLIANT BLACK GOWN.
A toilette, al, black, with the skirt OF
wool cropon, the front breadth Tapped
over down one side and a o-inch-wlde
hem OF velvet added on and falling loose
beyond the seam, the seam covered with
a passemcnterie Of jt: the blouse Of vel
vet, with heavily etted net inserted
down the middle Of the back and front:
a large. fluffy neck-ruche Of black studded
with jet, and "A gigantic hat turned UP
behind, with a mass o. BLACK peoples
forming a vertical plaque that. from back
view. entirely obscurcs the hat. White
mousQuetaire GLOVES drawn UP over the
sleeves.
a study in sepia: Skirt OF brown serge,
with lines Of cream cloth running down
from tbs belt in irregular lengths and
Iatticed over with brown soutache,
blouse OF cream cloth. braided all over
with brown sout9che; seWcd on at one
edge and standing out from the ground
its full width. with extraordinarily novN
effect. with gisOt sleeves OF brown striped
from top TO bottom with The cream. the
stripes wide where the sleeve Is wide,
and narrowing down towards the wrist,
braided over with brown. a sable tippat
with a cascade of tails at each end, and
brown felt hat trimmed outside with
black, in satin rosettes and tips. and
under the slightly rolled-up brim on each
side a bunch OF flowers In cerise shades.
light on one side and dark on the other.
a SKIRT OF SYMPHONY.
a color symphony in q skirt OF checked
wool. black, whit. and green, and
blouse of green silk, overlaid with black
lace: sleeves to the elbows met by beige
tinted gloves; black hat with plumes
falling round the face.
Another in a brown silk skirt. pipued
with black, and brown velvet Eton
Jacket over "a bouffant front of white
mousseline de sole. the upper part in
pdas ana insertions separated with mar
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gray. seved into each under-arm seam
and wrinkled across each other dag
onally downwards to end at the belt
line on each side. For wrap half
length chinchilla cape. with an insertion
of cream guipure near the edge, made
by sewing the guipure upon the lining
and adding strip Of fur below. Hint
TO those who wish to make over their
furs.
Regarding these fur capes with fnsets
OF lace. two of which have been de-
scribed. scarcely anything can - i'm
agined more luxurious. and there Is no
Doubt as TO their costliness. To see rich
furs cut into so ruthlessly draws atten-
tIon by giving a shock OF surprise, and
this IS the clinching test Of their success.
I could add to the Illustrations beau-
tiful seal cape OF half length nearly
oyerlaid with oriental lace in deep points.
the fur visible only at the edge ana IN
the high Medicis collar. but this lace
is not inset but IL caught down upon
the fur with much the same erect.
VIoLETS AGAIN IN FAVOR.
Many toilettes are Frightened up with
volets, which are quite as much the
rage as they were last year The latest
idea is to pin a bunch of artificial ones
under each ear or under one ear On to
one is fastened over the muff.
Costumes specially for skating are not
made. the habitues Of any skating circle
needing too great variety OF toilettes to
make this practicable. All Is foreseon
In the 6ressing-room is maid expert
at fastening UP the skirt to the exact
shortness necessary She takes w each
godet with a separate ssfety-pin and
forms OF the whole, Just below the belt,
little frill not ugly at all.
VERY ADVANCED.
A French woman OF fashion told me
in a confidential mood the other day that
she had ceased TO wear petticoats. and
had found an admrabl. substitute.
The substitute is q. pair of black-Satin
Knickerbockers, lined with white flannel,
and lining in the dress-skirt OF wadding
quilted on black satin. II is a great limo
walton for a woman used to lace ruiiied
petticoats, but she explained that she
took the idea from wearing r. bicycle
dress.
THE LATEST FOR THE BICYCLE.
Regarding this same bicycle dress just
made. and which will soon be spinning
over the Cornche road between Nice and
Monte Carlo, it is marvel worth descrip-
ton II IS composed of an Elton Jacket
and Knickerbockers of black vicuna, with
large, faring revers, faced with white
pque. and a white pique waistcoat and
turn down collar with square black knot;
black sailor-hat with Mercury wings, and
a white embroidered veil. This costume
deserves a no less descriptive epithet than
stunning. ADA CONE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17
WINTRY WEATHER At TIE WARM.
Roads Almost ImpnSsablc-A Slow
Trnfr-MiIr-POud Frozen.


WARM SPRINGS. Va. February 16-
Special 1.-The winter weather through
which we are passing has exceeded even
the time-worn tales of the oldest In
hab!tant" The county roads are still
blocked with heavy snow-drifts, and even
some OF the toIl-roads. despite the con-
tnued efforts OF the forces OF hands en-
ployod on them. are nassabie only for
horses. Your correspondent reached Ho;
Springs last Saturday via the Hot Springs
branch. The engine was unable TO pull
the train up the steep grade, and LETT
some cars standing mar the switch
back" while il went on with Others. The
snow was so drif,ed on the yard at Hot
Springs that It was almost impossible TO
get the train through. Mr.. Decatur Ak
tell was at the Hot in his private car
which had to be dug out of the snow be-
fore II could be moved. All travel on the
boulevard TO the Warm Springs was by
horseback. as the snow had driited to the
depth OF eight feet in some points. The
mill-pond at McClintic's Mil. just below
the Warm Springs. and which is fed b.
the water from thu Warm Springs. was
this week. for the frs. tim, within the
memory OF man, frozen over, and was
skated upon. With the thermom eter still
disappeared, so warm is the water.
CONTINUED.
County Court convened on Tuesday, the
day for which the Liptrap murder case
was set, but the judge. largely to his own
motion. continued the case because, as
he stated. many Of the witnesses and
jurors had stock at home which needed
attention during this weathr and IL
would be a hardship to X FL them here for
several days.
Hon. William NJ. McAllister returned
on Saturday from Tennessee.
Preparations are being rapidly made for
the opening OF the Virginia Hotel. at
the Hot Springs. on the lst OF March.
Some repairs are being made in the Office
OF the hotel, but these vii! b. completed
before that tiAle.
Mr.. Lanier Dunn VIII leave IN few
days for Il short visit to friends in WASH
ington.
Some buildings that are in the course
Of construction at TIE Hot Springs are
being delayed. the severe weather making
II almost impossible TO work out OF doors.
Your corr spondent has never heard of
such demand for hay or other feed for
stock Unless the weather moderates
much stock will suffer, or be sold at
great sacrifice by our farmers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17

fered so IN the morning that the physi-
clans advise has prevailed. and she
rcuts her maid up every morning for a
miles spin at this unearthly hour. she
drinks a hot Scotch toddy on her return,
and IS tucked under blankets for o.
comfortable snooze before her chocolate
is brought at 10 o'clock.
The palate is apt to turn against one
also. The dishes that have tickled 1t
grow fiat and unsavory. New concoc-
items have to be thought OUT, and some
OF the following recipes have proved
highly beneficial
DROWNED EGGS.
Take half an ounce OF clarified butter.
mix with it a Tablespoonful OF bread
crumbs, a little chopped parsley, pepper,
and salt. Have ready two paper souttle
cases, butter them. and put little or
the mixture into each. Break carefully
two fresh eggs, putting one into each
case and cover with bread crumbs. Let
them set in the oven, pass a salamander
over 10 brown the crumbs and then serve.
GRILLED OYSTERS.
Put about six unopened oysters on a
gr!diron as soon as they are partly open,
put into each a bit of fresh butter
sprinkled with pepper. When they are
quite open, which will take about seven
minutes. serve with them bread and
butter and some slices OF lemon.
CREME DE POULEr.
Take quarter Of pound Of minced
and pounded chicken. from the breast is
best, add small pat Of butter, one egS
well beaten. pinch of mace, pepper and
coli IA fpnpHuiill of cream quite
stiff. and stir il well with the chicken;
put il into a tin entree mould, in which
1t can be served. and steam half an hour.
QUAIL A LA MINUTE.
Put one ounce of butter in stewpan,
over which lay three Quails, breast down.
wards; add very little chopped onion.
parsley salt and pepper. Set 1t over
brisk fire for seven 10 ten minutes, stir
ring now and then. add half the juice
OF --~ hr,f a glass OF sherry. and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17
la GRIPPE's AFTERMATH.
Advice to Those Suffering from an
Attack OF the Winter Influenza.

written for the DispatchD
There Is a story going the rounds that
strong friendship has been cemented
between two men. because" explained
one Of them. II told him l had the grip
and he didn't suggest remedy.
There are as many cures as cases In
this disease-if you listen 10 your friends.
Physicians. however are throwing medi-
cine out OF the window and prescribing
mental remedies.
For the first few days physical stimu-
iants are needed; but grip unlike the
baneful yellow-fever. is a lingering dis
order. After all danger is over and the
patient is getting about. the worst phase
appears-that terrible depression. melan'
choly, nervousness. and the ''world-as-
dark as might feeling. which comes as
Q dreadful aftermath.
To cure these symptoms doctors advise
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17

(st. Louis Post-Dispatch.)
All bowed with grief he stood:
His frame with wo.s was bent;
No ray OF hope 10 him
Its cteerfulness had lent.
They gathered around him thick
Say. WHAT'S the matter. niaa?
"Ala8! I am heart sick
p~A Esss cjsI s>isafs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17
TRADE INTERPRETED WITH.
Good Prospect for Wheat and Fruit.

Death OF Mr.. II. G. ID. Thomas.
DANVILLE, VA. February 16.-(Spe-
cial)-Not since the winter OF l2S and
l&7 has such weather been seen Ia these
parts as has prevailed since the 9Th OF
this month. Snow still covers the ground.
and the river continues 10 be covered with
ice. Two years ago the river was frozen
over, but ii broke up In less than q week.
and u did not freeze again during the
year.
In the country. within radius OF many
miles, snow. In sections, ~ lying on the
ground 10 the depth Of Elk inches. making
travel very hard: 10 much 10 that bur fss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17
The March OF Progress.

Uudge)
'Ts George getting on well with his
French" ..,a,.
the most difficult parts Of 'Trilby.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17

row bands Of sable. A sable tippet, with
brown satin ribbon tied round II In a
bow under each car. and black hat
turned up high In the back. with biz
passion flower surrounded with velvet
and white lace on the front. which Is
10 more successful than n black satin
gown untrimmed and heightened In ef-
feet with a large white lace collar with
the edge slashed into points In back ana
front end s-'sni~s nst into Long SQUARES
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17

over the sleeves. all edsed round with
sable, including the nechband. Both toll.
cites illustrate the mingling Of fur and
lace.
A nocturne in black serge, the bodice
with single stitched box plat down the
centre. the front half covered by wide
satin ribbon. black undcrfaccd with
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17
Yale'S
Hair


LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: 1t affords
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of the public to the Excelsior Hair
Tonic, which is the first and only RENE
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that Nine. NJ. Yale-wonderful woman
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personally Endorses its action and gives
the public her solemn guarantee that it
has been tested in every conceivable
way, and has proved itself to be the
ONLY Hair Specific. II STOPS HAIR
FALLING Immediately snd creates luIu'
rious growth. Contains no injurious in
gredieut. Physicians and chemists in
yited to analyze it. 1t is not sticky or
greasy on the contrary, it makes the
hair soft, youthful, fluffy, and keeps it
in curl. For gentlemen and ladies with
hair little gray. strsaked gray, entirely
gray. and with BALD HEADS. it is
specially recommended.
All druggists sell 1t. Price, 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17
PECULIAR FIRE.

On Wednesday, at midnight. just as
the case Of the Commonwealth against
Thomas J. Penn was given TO the 1urN'
o bright light was seen west o. Dan
viIle which was caused by. the burning
Of a stable on the place owned by Charles
d. Noel. about two miles beyond inc
cstorate limits. but at present occupied
by MIR. Thales G. Penn. \ horse. owno q
by r. ]. Penn. and a COW and much
proyender. owned by Mr.. T. o. PENN
were burned. The cause Of the fire can
not be accounted for. but is supposed
10 have been caused by spark from
chimney Of negro cabin near by.
Nr. James 4. Or1way. Of Boston MASS:
who has done an immense amount ..
rock work for the Riverside Cotton MINIS
{, ,h,s ci,v will make Dsnvile his home,
ana will do contracting and building.
The CITY Council has voted an aD1ro-
priation TO purchase gum coats and rubber
boots for the fremen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17

plenty Of amusement Go 10 the thea
tres, no matter how loath you are to DO
no. Wrap up warmly. try not to think or
the nol.-h,',s that have rnrgrIficd tr-'n-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17
FRIVOLOUS CHARGE.

On the 10th instant a white man named
Thomas A. Keats was arrested in Reds
willie, n. c.. by a deputy United States
marshal brought to Danville. and lodged
In jail, charged With interfering with the
United States mail From what CORE
epondent writes the Register, 1t seems
the charge grows cut OF spite, and was
brought by q negro who carries the
mail. The affair happened in June, 1893.
Keats had been 10 Martinsville and was
on his way home when he met the mall
carrier. Isaac Iiairston. VINO stopped the
former to inquire about the swollen con-
dlti0n of the streams. which questions
were answered. HairstOn had bucket
Of cherries, and Keats took some, ate
them to tease Hairston, and ne sue
ceeded, for the latter got mad ana MADE
complaint to q party as to what Keats
had DONE when he was advised 10 aVenge
himself by reporting him TO the Marshal
for having detained the mail. He did So
Keats was arrested. and bound over to
the United States grand jury, but failed
10 appear, having removed from Henry
10 North Carolina: was without money,
and his father was sick, and No never
gave the matter thought. The case
will be tried at the spring term or the
court in this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17

wagons have come to the city With to-
bacco. and the breaks, as q consequence.
have been small.
The wheat In the county Is looking
beautiful and Is very green, and should
nothing unforeseen happen a good crop
will be made this year. Many OF the
farmers are also calculating on having an
abundance Of fruit
The prompt action taken In Danviilc
and Neapolis by the people OF means In
the two places as soon the cold weather
began, of supplying the poor with fuel,
provisions, and clothing. prevented much
suffering and probably death.
THE CoLoRED RACE.
While nearly 500 families were provided
for in DanvlIe. the largest per cent.
were the colored race. They VIII not take
care OF what they earn, but will squander
II in all kinds OF excuses. In the past
summer thousands OF dollars were spent
by this race for excursions. etc. Some OF
them, In order TO raise money to pur-
chase tickets. pawncd their watches and
household goods. and quit their work.
thereby losing their places. And thus 1t
is, when "a hard winter comes, they have
nothing laid aside, and the town must
take care OF them.
Another notable thing Is that those OF
the race who have been more fortunate
and accumulated some property and have
money make no donations 10 help care for
members OF their race.
DIED AWAY FROM HOME.
A letter has been received in Dsnville
announcing the death on February 9Th
Of Mr.. II. r. u. Thomas. in Boston, Mass.
Mir. Thomas was a native OF Pittsylvania
county, Va. and was the son of Philip
Thomas. being born near Whitmeli about
1860. lie had indomitable pluck and en-
ergy, and fought his way by hard ticks
UP in the world. He was left TO his own
resources when a boy about 10 years OF
age. in Chattanooga, Tenn. away from
friends and kindred. He. however. Sc
cured position as water-carrier for
hands engaged in building a railroad not
far from Chattanooga. The contractor
was a wealthy man from the Hub"
and he was so carried away with the
boys industry and general good deport-
ment that when the road was completed
he took the lad TO Boston with him BY
the help OF his benefactor young Thomas
secured an education and. In course Of
time. proved himself a thorough bust
ness-man. lie became secretary and
treasurer Of one of the largest manu-
featuring establishments in Boston, held
the position for many years and accI-
mulatod a handsome income.
The Colfax chronicle., 1895-02-23
The Parsonage at Boyce.

Editor Collar Chronicle:
Ihope you will allow us to tell of our
doinRs here in Boyce, aided somewhat by
the good people OF Colfax. We found on
taking charge Of the Colfax and Boyce
circuit that the parsonage at Boyce was
too small for US. We quietly asked the
good people to enlarge our quarters. The
response to this quiet petition was willing
and hearty. and can now be seen in the
shape Of a commodious room, also din
ming room. Cost, all told, $175. The
money for this purpose has been raised
principally in and around Boyce. Many
have done well considering the hard times
This preachers heart was made glad, and
the good people have the sincere thanks
OF both myself and the mistress Of the
parsonage. Several wrought well as COL
lectors, but it is but just to say that the
blue ribbon belongs to Mr.. B. G. Dean.
Our circuit parsonage will now compare
favorably in neatness and comfort with
any country town parsonage. It needs
paipting-and will get it, Of course.
We need seven window shades, yard
wide, 2 yards long. What good lady will
give them? Or, who will take the pleas
urable task of collecting the money to
buy them? Or, whc will send me by
mail so cents or dollar for that purpose?
JAS. /. HoFFPAuIR,
Pastor M. e. church south, Boyce. La.
Feb. 13, 1895.
The Colfax chronicle., 1895-02-23

Sunday evening about dusk the
cabin of Pickins Smith, living on
Mr.. J. Fl. McNeely's place, three
miles south of Colfax, was destroy
ed by fire, the occupants of the
cabin being absent at the time, and
getting back in time to save but a
few things. His crib, containing
his supply of corn, was also lost.