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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22
THE "BOsTON TEA PARTY"
The Charming Paper of Miss Perkins
Rend Before the ID. 4. X.

The following is tho charming paper
prepared by Miss Bell Perkins on the
Boston Tea Party" and read by that
lady at the entertainment given by the
Daughters of the American Revolution.
OF which Miss Perkins Is vice-regent, at
the jefferson on Monday evening:
on the 18th OF March. 1866. George III.
sanctioned the law repeating the Stamp
Act. but the repeal was accompanied by
a declaratory act, asserting the right Of
the King and Parliament OF Great
Britain by law ito bind the Colonies
and people OF America in all cases what
soever." Here was the germ OF subse-
quent oppression by the mother coun-
try and revolution by the Colonies.
Townsend. Chancellor OF the ExcheGuer.
boosted that he knew a method OF taxing
America to which no constitutional OBJ
lection could be raised. lie insisted
that, though the Colonies might with a
show OF law on their side, object 10 In
ternal taxes, yet they had no right TO
object TO external taxes, such as duties
or imports would impose. and a bill
was introduced in Parliament imposing
duties upon lead, painters colors glass,
paper, and tea imported by the Colonies.
OPPOSITION TO THE LAW.
The opposition TO this law was so great
in America that when Lord North be-
came First Lord Of the Treasury and Pre-
mier of England. urged by the number
less petitions Of British merchants
and manufacturers. he introduced a bill
repeating the customs on all articles I'M
ported by the Colonies. except tea But
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22
ynnities.

The bigger woman's hat the greater
reason she has for a spirit or thanks-
giving 10 Judge by the tremendous
models of new millinery that appear on
every hand. But such large hats are IN
good taste only when accompanying pic
turesoue or very dressy costumes, and,
although all the milliners have the ter
rifying models. the average woman Is
wearing during her shopping, an NOR
fensiya little hat with ordinary crown
and straight brim, narrowed a little To-
ward the sides OF the head at the back.
Such "A hat IL set with pair or mercury
wings at either side Of the front on the
very edge of the crown Wide and rich,
heavy plaid ribbon is loosely folded about
the crown. its stiff folds resting on the
brim and filling IL TO its edge. A loop
of the ribbon Is often drawn over the
base OF each of the wings, and hand
some Jewel buckle OF some kind Is set
against the ribbon and between the wings.
such a hat is made Of black felt the
brim sometimes of wire ran with chenille.
as that is more becoming To the face.
and is stylish without being startling.
In black, brown, or blue, il will go with
any gown.
Dressy hats are easily possible in small
sizes. too. The theatre-bonnet is as
small as il was last season. and elaborate
toques of the type displayed here are
abundant. This one was of wired Jet.
and it's sides near the crown were raised
10 form three wings. with an aigrette
AT the right side. The edge was wound
with twisted roll of yellow velvet. ac-
companied by a second twist OF lace pref
lily entwined with IL. and small yell
low-yeivet roses and leaves were placed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22

formerly are now demanded OF school
that desires 10 rank with the first. we
must remember that the same miracles
are seen IN education that We have VII
messed IN Atlantic cables ana Pacihc ran
roads. with their vast material results.
II is no exaggeration 10 say that wh re
tens of thousands were given 10 universe
ties forty years ago millions are added
to-day. The University OF Chicago Win
its upwards Of ten millions, though ~
opened its doors only three years ago
Is simply one notable instance OF the
strides which the leading institutions are
making The University Of Michigan
numbers about 300 students Entire de-
partments Of thought have 20 be provided
FOR now which a few years ago had an
uncertain name and being.
Again. the relation or the academy
collega. and university Is steadily becom-
ing better defined. Each is seen to have
It's rlgntful sphere and the best results
are 10 be attained only by observing
these distinctions. Heretofore IN the SOUTH
owing largely 10 our poverty, We have
confusedly merged these relations, greatly
TO the disadvantage of society. How help-
full Johns Hopkins University mas beeh
to the culture of the nation by being the
first 20 embody somewhat fully on TINS
Continent the distinctive university IDEA
most of our acedamies and colleges, ana
wherever they go they carry with them
new enthusiasms and higher ideals OF
scholarship with broader views Of edu-
catiOnal methods.
GRADED SYSTEM OF INSTRUCTION.
I long to see the day in our own stare
when there will be a regular graded sys-
tenn of instruction. May we not hope
for some wise, persevering statesman to
rise among us who VIII champion the
ideas for education originally unfolded by
Jefferson? Such a mission rightly exc
cuted would not only immortalize the
achlever, but would yield the largest re-
turns to Virginia and the South Tor u
would render MANIFOLD more eilcieht
our present facilities and blaze the way
for greater advances in education. En-
Gent common schools leading TO acade-
mics that find their sole function in pre-
pairing men and women for colleges, ana
these colleges Loyalty supporting by their
graduates a university where thinkers are
trained in the spirit OF investigation 10
make research for truth in all spheres OF
activity. This is what We need; this
is what ultimately we must have
Meantime. let US devise the most liberal
things for the university. Its founder the
ideas IL embOdies. its traditions, the re-
markable men who have taught there,
the able workers and thinkers who have
drawn thence their instruction and in
spiratlon, with its increasing efficiency
and its mighty possibilities for Virginia
and the South in the future-all Of these
appeal to US, as the warm sympathy
expressed on every hand at the time
Of the fire sufficiently attests. Virginia has
today nothing that attracts the atten-
ton OF the nation more tnan this noble
institution, and next 10 the States inn
perishable history In war and statesman
ship, there Is nothing, perhaps, that VIII
transmit her glory 20 after generations
so we'll as the University OF Virginia.
S. c. MITCHELL
Richmond College.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22
II You Would See.

Don't read books printed on thin paper.
Don't hold the reading close to the eyes.
Don't select your own glasses at the
outset.
Don't read by pickering gaslight or
candlelignt.
Don't read I'm railway trains or In vehi-
cles in motion.
Don't read lying down, or in con-
strained position.
Don't read by freight, moonlight, or
twilight.
Don't read books which have no space
between the lines.
Don't study at night. but In the morn
ing, when you are fresh.
Don't read for more than fifty minutes
without stopping. whether the eyes are
tired or not
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22

IS no Santa Claus. 1t robs them Of one OF
the most enchanting illusions OF life.
Don't stint the youngsters on candy
They Will have the stomach-ache. and
they will forget 1T; but they will long re-
member the pleasure of the feast
Don't let the children know il If you
are hard up DO the best you can. and
make them think they are having as fine
time as any one.
Don't ridicule the Christmas dinner,
even IL II does not come up 10 exrec,a-
tons Your wife has undoubtedly done
the best In her power and she feels the
failure more deeply than you.
Don't Drag about IL TO your friends If
you give your wife Il sealskin sacque.
They will only laugh at you behind your
back.
Don't sulk or growl II your wife spends
$50 on presents for her relatives. She has
as much right to the money as you.
Don't make any unfair discrimination
in the gifts 10 the children. The sighted
one will treasure the wrong for a long
time.
Don't make fuss If the house Is dis
ordered and Uttered up. Christmas Is
a long time coming 10 the little ones. and
they have no thought OF keeping things
straight
Don't make useful gifts to the small
children unless demanded by dire ne
cessity They want something TO play
with. not coats or hats or shoes.
Don't try TO appear unusual by saying
that you dread Christmas. and will be
glad when IL is over. IL will stamp you
as an unhealthy. predetermined crank,
with insufficient intelligence TO appreciate
the favors OF the gods.
Don't moan because you have spent
twice as much as you intended All do
IL, unless they are close tsted nose grind
ing wretchcs.
Don't raise the window and swear at
the small boy in the street for waking
you up by his horn blowing. You did the
same or worse when you were his age.
Don't discharge any one around Christ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22

Don.t sulk because your husband did
not give you a pair OF diamond ear
rings.
Don't celebrate too mueh-it looks bad.
Don't 20 away from home and spend all
day at the club.
Don't sit up Christmas-Eve playing
poker all night.
Don't I've cross with the children. IT
IS their day.
Don't swear at the hard times Make
the best Of them.
Don't eat too much You Will be a
nuisance TO yourself and every one else.
Don't try TO be funny at the expense OF
religion. II is nasty humor.
Don't do any business on that day. Join
the rest OF tho world in Fairyland.
Don't fan 10 give the children some
thing. Pawn your coat. il necessary
Don't make fun Of the cigars your wife
may give you. IL Is a time-worn joke,
and. besides. causes needless pain.
Don't grunt and roar as II the children
OF the fiat above you make unusual
noise.
Don't lie in bed all morning. Get up
early and enjoy the best hour Of the
day
Don't. for a joke. give your wife a pair
OF boomers. She might contract the
habit
Don't spend $40 on the dinner and 81 on
the children. Reverse the items
Don't punish the children II they smash
their toys Let them enjoy the day la
their own way.
Don't leave the price-mark on any gift
you make 1t Is shoddy.
Don't fail 10 give your house-servants
some thing. They expect H. and Viii work
the better for H.
Don't be mean. above all things. Go
down deep In your pocket and spend the
last nickel. IL necessary 10 make the day
pleasant for all.
Don't tel the very young children there
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22

IN groups all around the edge and about
the velvet twist az the left side.
The daintiest little Russian affairs for
the head are made y little more than a
band of fur. that iSset low on the fore
head just a little over one eye, and the
effect IS as coquettish as can be. For
the rest, the band unexpectedly stops
half way around and dissolves into a
pretty fan Of lace that lies close 10 the
hair. and takes away the severity that
the fur makes one expect. These little
affairs cost lot at the shops but made
at home they are just as pretty, and
cost but very little.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22
A Wedding Cheese.

Swiss brides In several of the mountain
cantons receive a most prosaic wedding
gift-a Gruyere cheese. This cheese is
made by the brides girl friends, and is
placed in the new house under a glass
case. IL Is never eaten, but the record
Of each important family event L. marked
on the rind.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22

Don't forget that in striving to make
the Christmas season beautiful 10 others
We will find that unconsciously we have
made IL perfect 10 ourselves.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-22

be sure and use that old and we'll
remedy. Mrs. Winslow's SoothlnssN
for children teething. IL soothes me ,..
softens the gums. allays all pain GUY,
wind-colic. and Is the best remedy '"
diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents h''."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-20
VIZ WANT TO TELL YOU.
Why Your Back is Lame-why IL Aches
and Pains. and How 10 Cure IT,

Do you know what it is TO have "a bac6
that IS never free from aches and constant
pain lame back, a sore back, an aching
back, in fact, back that makes your life
II burdeny What have you done for it,
And does ii still keep you from the happi-
ness that perfect health brings 30 ALP We
know fun we'll if such is your condition
a cure for il will be a blessing YOU no
doubt desire. Plasters won't do il. bu;
may assist in bringing strength Linimet7
won't do it; for, while it may give ten
porary relief, it does not reach the cause
The cause, there's the point; there's where
10 make the attack. Most backaches come
from disordered kidneys, therefore you
must correct their action If you would be
cured. Read the following from ID. ID
Cook, whose address is No. - Michigan
Street, Grand Rapids. He says: -
81 have used Doan's Kidney Pills and
wish to say it is a truly great medicine
Thirty years ago | had nervous prostra-
ton while in the army, where | served for
over four years | think it was during
this service that the seeds were sown which
have caused all my trouble. Severe bill
Gus attacks bothered me, and at such times
my kidneys were worse. 1t is almost i'm
possible 10 describe the pain which Sc
often famed me. | have been so lame thac
to stand up after had been sitting down
required great eXertiOn. Walking was
at times an impossibility, even at night ]
did not rest, being forced to get up during
the night. | heard of Doans Kidney Pills
and wondered if they could make an al
most lame man we'll ! got some, and
soon after taking them began to feel their
good effects | used them for some tines
my lameness all left me and | have no
felt it since. Doans Kidney Pills have
done me an inestimable amount of good
For sale by all dealers price 30 cents
Mailed by Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo
y Y, sole agents for the L 5. Remem
berthe name, Dodn'S, and take no other
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-20
From the Detroit Evening Nous.

Away on, Gratiot Avenue, far from the
din and turmoil Of the business centre, there
are many attractive homes. The intcrsect-
ing streets are wide, clean and shaded by
large leaf-covered trees and the people you
meet are typical Of industry, economy and
honest toll. There are many pretty resi-
dences, but none more inviting in its neat
ness and homc-like comfort than that Of Mr..
Levi Elscy, the well-known builder and
contractor. at "a Moran street just off era
tot Mr. El>ey Is an old resident of Detroit,
having moved here about forty years ago.
He has erected hundreds Of houses in differ
ent part, Of the city, and points with pride
to such buildings as the Newberry & McMil-
Ian and Campaw blocks in which he dis
played his ability as superintendent.
81 have seen Detroit grow from village
to a city" he observed yesterday in CONVEX.
sation with the writer, "and don't think
there are many towns in America to-day
equal TO II in point of beauty. | know al
most everybody in the city, and m incident
which recently happened in my life has in
terc,tcd all my friends.
cit is now about eight years ago since I
was stricken down with my first case of in.
ness. One cold. clustering day was down
town and through my natural carelc>>nc,~
al that time / permitted myself to get chilled
right through. When ! arrived home that
evening ! felt serious pain in my lcft lcg.
bathed il that night but 10y morning found
it had grown worse. I'm fact il was SO serious
that | sent for my family physician and be-
informed mo that was suffering from yari-
co>e veins. My leg ,veilcd mp to double lis
natural size and the pain increased iu volume.
Thcaeony was simply awful. was laid up
anil never left my bed for cight weeks. At
times felt as though I would GROW frantic
with pain. My LEG WAS handa Cod ul wa.
prnPp-i up iu Joe bed 40 au aHeieof tH'HF
DEGREES iu order to Keep Tire blood fum lou-
~" FOO WN rN'rrml'i.~.
% hej several doctors attending nc. brt
! brli.vn mN own judgment .u.d me let-
ter than theirs. After -i...u. ..... r...I.fl..
! could move arouuI -I.l V.-on .U.-.,L
list and hfd -o dot... myself .u, lr.r.
wa, never really c.ra and suffered sny
amount r. uH.u..l
t'nH' tNu trH noticed n ar. .,'s
in fur f.I.'. H...I HN tI UH Nr.
N0uhrHr f.. AHa.f..r r.ri. rl I.Hr.
in 8n Interview ." -t f..
had used nr Williams riHE pII.ur PH
Ir"ni n'' in. Hl .f.H Hm
very wril h'F HIf h. Ha1>a of Wo1|-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-20
News Summary.

Cholera is epidemic IN Morocco
The Atlantic exposition was opened
Sept. Is
The total membership Of the w. r. c.
is 10, "a.
Missouris corn crop is estimated at POO
00O, 600 bushels.
British steamers are carrying munitions
OF war to Cuba.
Senator Quay favcrs Allison as presi-
dental candidate.
Forest fires are DESTROYING valuable
timber in California.
1t is said that there are , 90 deaths
from cholera in Pekin each day
John Washbush, city treasurer Of Ken
osha, Wis, is missing, together with con
siderable Of the city'S cash
At the general meeting Of the Ancient
Order of Forresters in Cleveland the word
"ancient' was dropped from the title
4 chair in which Lincoln is said 20
have sat when a baby was sold as un-
claimed freight in Toronto the other day
1t has been discovered that Chinese
women are brought to san Francisco a d
sold for a large advance on the purchase
price
An examination Of persons desiring
positions in the government printing
office will be held in Washington ID. c..
Sept 80
Lon Rocker of Indianapolis cut his
wifes throat and she fel dead lie cut
his own throat, but he may recover.
Jealousy.
Pennsylvania democrats met in VII.
Transport last week, nominated a ticket
and endorsed the old time principles Of
democracy.
WATERFOWL. y. Y, was visited Low Sc.
we're windstorm tie other day Several
buildings were blown down and three per.
sons were killed
Col /. y Walker of INDIANAPOLIS. Ind
has been chosen communicative chief of the
g. \ K The next encampment will Ice
held in indianapolis
Public men say that The tariff issue viii
Doe prominent IN HE next congress rs
the in preston prevails that customs re-.
cepts must De increased.
Ia the international yacht race for ihe
Amcrerican cup. the Defender won,
beating its British competitor by EIGHT
minutes and fory nine seconds
The United States need no, fclr an in.
vasiau OF cholera from Hor0Iuu. as the
quarantine service 0n The Pacific coast is
o- u.s. nearly perfect as lt is possible To-
make &c.
The leader in the Massacre Of mission
aries in China wa. arrested m Hong Kong
p few days are The total number o.
arrests Of persons implicated in tie
atrocities is 1876.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-20

Brazil has been asked 10 act as arbtra-
tor in the Bolivian embroglio.
A boycott has been placed on all cloth
Ing made in Roc hester, y y
Six men were cremated in barn near
Henderson Ky one day last week
The remarkable advance in the price Of
steel has killed the tin plate industry
The business portion Of Princeton lnd
was destroyed by fire few days ago.
Senator James Mcmillan denies that the
United States senate MAINTAINS "A saloon.
VIM f Bundy has been elected com
mander in chief of the Sons Of Veterans.
Senator Mills Of Texas is one Of the lat
est converts to the anti-free coinage cause.
The national Hay association Will hold
Us annual meeting in Cincinnati next
week
Lord Dunraven declir es 10 race his yacht
in America and has sent ii back to Eng.
land
A number of American colored persons
who went 10 Liberia are standed IN
London
Eight of the leading business men OF
Montreal are under arrest charged incen-
diarism.
The Valley railroad was sold at auction
in Cleveland a few days ago for So, 700. 600
to the b q o
a wealty syndicate has secured control
OF all the il on mines on the GOebic range
in Wisconsin.
The citizens of Kentucky rendered a
monster barbecue TO the c. A. X men
Friday Of last week
Spain will increase her naval force, and
has contracted for several war vessels to
be built in New York
Kentucky democrats will send a solid
Carlisle delegation 10 the next national
democratic convention.
A collision of passenger trains near st.
Cloud, Mimi. the other night resulted IN
the death Of five persons.
Ffty.thousand veterans were in line in
the grand procession nj the G.. A r. en-
campment at Louisville, Ky
A car load of sleeping negroes was at
tackled by masked men the other night
and two Of the negroes were killed.
A company ha. been organized with "A
capital Of 500, 600 10 construct railroad
into the Mesaba iron rage in Wisconsin.
Local German authorities are endeavor.
ing 10 run our meal trade with Germany
Uncle sam will take action IN the matter
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-20
A wONAN'S STORY.
From Me Detron -.

The large, prctentiouS brick res deuce as
SO Miami Avenue In this city j. the home
OF the heroine of this Interesting story She IL
Miss Margaret Steubaugh. and her expert
ences during the past four year, are pub
lished here for the first time.
Miss >teubauch j. q pretty Girl Of about
twenty years and is to-day the true picture OF
the ideal healthy, robust and jovial Ameri-
can glrl. She was not always 80. aS is proven
by the accompanying statement made 10y her.
" our years ago. - she said " was such
scrawny puny little midget. pale and ema-
ciat'd 10y an ailmcnt peculiar 20 Us women,
that my father and mother gave me up 70
die. The local practitioner, whose name
was Or. Gla>>lord, was at that time living
az Scotland, Ont said II was only matter
of days when ! would be laid away IN the
churchE.rd. ! could not walk. became
so weak and regularly every night my
father used 20 carry me up stairs 10 my
room. can distinctly remember my tell
ing him that he wouldn't have 10 carry me
about much longer and how lac said. while
the tears glisiened in his eyes that hs
would Doe willing 10 do 1t always, if h.
could only have me with him.
" At This time, ! read, or was told 10y somC~
body, OF The wonderful cure, that were being
wrought hy Or. Williams, Pink PHI, for
Pale People. and my father went 10 Brant.
ford. whore he purchased % couple of boxes
from NJ. Wallace. | commenced taking
them. and thought for % time thgt fhev did
Wo aH good. iut very shortly ] uo'. '.a .- 20
Change. They began .o acc on uy trouble
ors 200 Che short space OF siN wrDk, ] was
"hI, t0 walk. continued ub r- thc pills
and iu six months / WIS Foo lL. condition
you Soc mc uo7. fully believe t.J they
alone rHd mo from tite grave. 0ud you VIII
u.Waye find myself aua The .n. oi our
Wu.N r.IlN f. tI- ahout tlc good Or.
UIH. lIu fI al. Gov me.'
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-20
Levi ELSEY TELLS the
STORY or HIS LIFE.
Has Lived in Detroit Forty YearS-He Built the
NeWberry & Mcmillan and the
CampaW Block.
Clipping from the Detroit "Sun" Concerning Mar
garet Stenbaugh, now Beautiful Woman.
Once Puny Little Midget.

Before irving the Pink Pills hsd used any
amount Of other medicine without any no
uccablc benefit. But the pills cured me
and J was myself again.
hen Il person finds himself relieved
and enjoying health he is apt 10 expose him
self again 10 another attack of illness.
some three months ago stopped taking the
Pink Pills, and from the day did 80. ! NO
ticed chang" in my condition. 4 short
time since renewed my habit of taking them
me formerly. ! am again nearly a. strong as
ever, although ! am man about fitty-,ix
year, of age. ! tell YOU sir, the Pink Pills
are most wonderful medicine and if they
do ~ we'll In other caee> rs They did in nina
they are the best in the world. ! freely
recommend them 20 any sufferer"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-20

Powers-This war in Cuba seems 10 be
an extremely sanguinary affair.
BoweIs-ls that sog
Powers-Ges The reports Of the bat
ties show that the entire native population
has been ex ermirs ed and that every man
in the Spanish army has been killed at
least twice