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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-10-25

10. MOSES FROM AN OLD MANsE. By
Nathaniel Hawthorne.
ii. HE SCARLET LETTER. By Ma
thaniel Hawthorne
IL. ESSAYS OF ELLA. By Charles
Lamb.
13. VICAR OF WAKEFIELD. By Oil
yer Goldsmith.
A.. TWICE Told TALES. By Ma
thaniel Hawthorne.
Is. PAUL AND VIRGINIA. By Ber-
hardin de Saint Pierre.
16. STORY oFAN AFRICAN FARM. By
(Ralph Irony Olive Schreiner.
II. LAYS OF THE SCOTTISH CAvA-
LIERs. By William Edmon-
stoune Aytoun.
18. LUCILLE. By Owen Meredith
(Robert Lord Lytton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30

I trust that their numbers may be daily
increased.
Our social life Is now I'm n transition
stage. and we want the old order OF
things faithfully portrayed before IL has
entirely passed away. From the present
trend of thought 1 fancy our women VIII
soon be attending political meetings,
casting their votes and with an OF the
so-called rights and privileges OF man."
They will doubtless sit on jurios. practice
law and medicine. and. perhaps become
distinguished as pulpit orators.
The hn-de-siecle woman considers 81.
Paul altogether mistaken in his estimate
OF woman, and that she should be seen
and heard in public as often as possible.
St Paul was imbued with the Oriental
spirit. and wished to make woman sub
ject 10 man, so they say.
But all Of these things have been done
away with. and woman is now mans
equal. SO this modern woman, with her
advanced ideas. is TO make. new Bible
10 suit her conception Of wOman's duty.
When, as some quaint humorist e1-
presses il: 1.-THE female woman" is no
more. where will be the romance or life
and where2
The perfect woman nobly planned
To warn, 10 comfort and command,
And yet a spirit still and bright,
With something OF an angel light.
MINNIE cox.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30

The Organization OF the State Society In
Virginia.

The officers OF the National Society OF
the Colonial Danes OF America, desiring
to establish State society in Virginia,
selected Mrs. VIM. Russell Robinson AMI
Mrs. James Lyons. as President and
Nice-President. and urged them TO I'M
dertake this important task.
In a letter dated February LIST, 1892, TO
Mrs. Lyons upon this subject, the late
Mrs. Martha !. Lamb expresses her de-
sire that State societies shall be FORM
ed In each of the thirteen original States.
which. working IN unison. will be ca
pablo OF accomplishing much good. She
desires 10 see her country-women reused
10 an interest in American history, and
In the preservation OF relics which are
rapidly vanishing.
The objects OF the society are the study
OF the history OF our country during tae
Colonial period; the commemoratlon OF
the brilliant achievements of the found
ers OF the nation: the endeav0r TO awak-
en- ana stimulate a truer patriotism; the
preservation OF authentic relics and rec
ords in danger OF perishing, and to rescue
from oblivion. and 10 do justice and hon.
or 10 heroic ancestors. the memory OF
whose deeds should not be allowed TO die.
The Virginia Society was organized In
on the 18th OF November. 1879,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30

The Moman's Christian Association
supplies a long-felt need In the city,
Christian home for the ever Increasing
class of working women and girls
Among the first 10 recognize this neces-
sity were Mrs. Anna +. Rahm CMonu-
mental church,. and Rev. W. b. Williams
then assistant at St Marks churchl.
They had noticed the Influx OF women
from the country and the question pre-
sented itself: How can we help and pro-
tect these strangers" With a view TO
solving this problem. small band OF
ladies' met at the house OF Bishop Whit
tie, and there formed plans for estab-
fishing a home for working women ana
girls A mass-meeting was held in 81.
Paurs school-room. The movement met
with hearty approval; the small band
was augmented by repres entatives OF
every denomination, and at once went
10 work 10 secure home. Thus was or
ganized In April. 1887, the Woman's Chris
tlan Association, with a Board OF Mana
gers, consisting of a president, Mrs. f.
NJ white; a vice-presldent from each
denomination, and a representative from
each church. cooperating with the as
ISOLATION.
For lack of funds. the beginning was
small--only a part of a house could be
secured, but this enabled The association
70 offer a homo 10 nine girls Ere long
a whole house was rented, giving ac-
commodation TO nineteen girls. The
work prospered, and IL was found that
more accommodation was needed. The
managers OF the association found the
paying OF rent a great incubus, and IN
various ways raised money for the pur-
pose Of buying or building a home. This
building fund grew, and about three
ha ab14 "a
avail themselves OF an advantageous oD-
portunty 70 buy two connecting houses.
Removal into the new home, 7V9-7ll east
Franklin, took place October, 1882. The
managers now have accommodation for
from forty 10 forty-hve girls.
The question may be asked: What Is
the object Of the Womans Christian As
ISOLATION? What are its aims?" The an
swer is, first OF all, to shelter and pro-
tect the women and girls who come 20
the city in search OF employment. Many
Of them come from the country. know
ing nothing OF the occupations the city
affords. Until they learn the work they
adopt. the wages are very low. and In
deed scarcely, at any time. do their
wages allow Of their securing respectable
and safe quarters. with anything like
home surroundings
The WOmans Christian Association af-
fOrds them real home where they can
have clean, bright, warm pleasant rooms.
the mOtherly care OF a Christian matron:
the kind interest and sympathy OF "A
Board OF Managers. and medical atten-
ton in case OF sickness. Nor Is this ma
terial aid the full scope OF the work.
every effort is made 10 elevate the girls
intellectually and spiritually. Family
prayers are said daily; meetings for So
clal worship ard Bible reading are held;
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30

r,,x,..,ac Endeavorers as the boat will
only accent a number which can be covn-
fortably accommodated. viz: ""
Rates via the Southern Railway IN con-
nectlon with the York River Line ana
Baltimore and Ohio TO New YORK. thence
via Fall River line to Boston. are as .oi-
lows: TO Boston and return. includlns
transfers In Baltimore anu New 1oIh'
$3.50; without transfer in New YORK.
sl23D: without transfer at either baltl-
more or New York, sll.so
This route will require berth from
West Point TO Baltimore. which can be
had at 50 cents each person or 81 for
the round trip.
The Richmond Endeavorers who can
not leave on Saturday can take this
route and overtake those who go by sea
at New York
Rates via Richmond. Fredericksburg
and Potomac, and Pennsylvania are as
follows: via all rail route, So, including
transfer IN New York for passenger and
baggage. $l5.75; via Fall River Line. $i.
including transfer Of baggage only in
New York, sl4.3.
sIoP-ovKB IN NEW YORK
Arrangements have been made with
hotels I'm New York at rates from $50
10 g per cay American plan, and 81 per
day European plan.
Those desiring to stop over In New
York should have their tickets read with
out transfer thereby saving that OK
pense for which they get no service.
i1'hcse hotel arrangements have ocen
made In the name of the state Transpor-
iatiOn Manager. and no one can be GER
tain Of entertainment at the rates nam
cd unless their name is listed with him.
The New York City Union Of Christ
ian EndcAvor have planned to extend to
the visiting erdeavOrers and their friends
a reception during their stay in the city.
and will provide Information bureaus,
lUnchcs. in fact every detail with view
Of extending visitors every facility for
seeing Ghe metropolis. will be completed.
Prominent Endeavorcrs Of New York
City will take part in the reception which
will be held at Marble Gate.
Arrangements have been made for the
Virginia Endeayorers to take a trip up
the Hudson as far as West Point, and
return on the Day Boat Line at the rate
OF 81 for the round trip.
Arrangements can be made 20 leave
Boston on Monday night, July 18th. at
II or II o'clock and reach New York
about noon of Tuesday. This will enable
those returning at this time TO attend the
Conservation service Of the Convention.
and see a large portion Of Long Island
Sound and its approaches 20 New York
by daylight. at the same time saving
the cost Of lodging IN Boston as their
berth fare will cover that expense.
WHAT TO WEAR.
Mrs. Saliie JOY White Of Boston, gives
TO the thousands OF girls from all over
the country coming 10 Boston I'm July
to the convention, "a word regarding what
they need in the way Of clothing She
says:
"The climate here differs from that Of
almost any other city, and as Boston IS
situated directly on the seaboard. IL
has. more or less. the climatic qualities
of the seaside resort.
"But il is very whimsical Is this eli
mate of ours; and while II might hap
pen that all during the convention there
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30
TRINITY CHURCH For AuxILIARY MEET INGs

might be the hottest of July weather
without a break in the calOric mOnotony
IL might also happen that the refresh
ing east wind would blow straight Off
the water. making Just the most delight
full days, when it is a JOY TO be living
We rail at Boston east winds I'm March
and April: we rovel in them in July
and August. 50 you must be prepared
for any stress of heat chill, or modera-
ton.
"The present fashion Of separate waists
AMI skirts Is a most convenient one for the
convention girl. \ pretty suit would be
of cheviot, having a skirt and cape Of
All matters in connection with this
great convention. on behalf Of the Nir-
ginia EndeavOrers, are I'm the hands OF
Mr.. Robert Lecky. Jr.. 1905 east Main
street, this city. to whom all applications
FOR further information should be ad-
dressed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30
SHORT STORY WRITER'S.
WHAT SOUTHERN WoMEy CAN DO
IN THE Ultra RY WORLD.
Julia Magruder, Frances Courtney Baylor
Amelie Bives, Miss McCleiland, and
Thsir Works. Set Forth in style

In this age OF rush and hurry we
have not the time 20 read the three and
-FOUR volumed rCnances which fifty years
ago stirred to the depths the souls OF
our erandmothers. Even one volume re-
ouires more time than the majority OF
busy men and women have 10 spend upon
reading
So tho demand for the story which
NAV be read in an hour or two has daily
increased. and the magazine and daily
papers have become the popular forms
OF literature.
Tne South has ever been the land Of
song and story. and in this the New
World has followed in the wake OF the
old. Our women have begun TO realize
the endless variety and beauty OF south
ern social life. and are portraying IL In
verse and story. that all mankind may
lcarn of its purity and chivalry, and a
noble work they are doing in thus pre-
serving southern history.
Grace King and Mrs Jameson have
given us the most delightful pen pictures
Of Creole life in the Crescent City, and
long may they continue TO do so.
Charles Egbert Craddock has revealed
TO US the pathos and tenderness, as well
as the quaint humor. Of the Tennessee
mountain life, and in reading her stories
we are made TO feel that
zone touch OF nature makes the whole
world kim"
In Virginia Amelia Rives Chanier has
described the scelcry and home life in
language unsurpassed in yividness and
gorge0usness of coloring
Julia Magruder and Frances Courtney
Baylor have given us mony bright graph
&c sketches OF Virginia life.
Mrs. Burton Harrison. though for many
years making New York her home has
not ceased 20 love and revere the tradi-
lions and customs Of the Old Dominion.
as she plainly shows i'm one Of her very
recent stories I'm Harpcrs Magazine.
What is more delightful than the
glimpse we have OF southern life 'befo'
de wah." as shown us in Glover de
Hundrod?"
And is not Miss McClelland still weav-
ing for as charming roma ices OF the
brave deeds and steadfast love Of our
southern men and women? Since the
publication Of oblivion Miss McClel- |
land has been a constant contributor TO |
the leading magazines. and her work |
has ever been Of the highest order. AL |
though conscientious and exact In all OF
her details she is always so picturesque |
and graceful in her phraseol0gy that |
her stories are ever entertaining and |
sparkling
There are a host OF southern women |
who are leading literary lights. and who |
have given and are still giving MS charm
ing social sketches Of southern life, and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30

they contain not only the baptlsmai rec
ord Of the ftmilies OF the parish, but also
long lists OF the baptisms or their slaves.
IL is the intention OF the danes to
have one Of these registers copied each
year; 10 De edited and published by the
society.
Mrs. Robi con and Hrs. Lyons, TO
whose exertions the Virginia society owes
its existence. continue TO occupy the POI
sitions OF President and Vice-Presidcst,
which they fll most gracefully and ef-
ficlently
The second Vice-President for the first
two years. was Mrs. Simon Bolivar Buck
ner, OF Kentucky. At the annual meet
ing last November. Mrs. Mathew f.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30
Manchester Wooden Ware.

This establishment is located on the
property of A. d. Shotweil q Co., ana
has been in operation only about three
months. II is operated under the fol-
lowing management: A. d. Shotwel
president; W. j.. Sydnor, vice-president;
John II. Shotwell secretary and treas
urer with thu following directors-A.
ID. Shotwell W. l.. Sydnor, Jos. w.
Blanton, Writ Il. Taylor. and Thomas
II. Betty
This establishment employs about fifty
CreTatlrs. three-fOurths OF whom
are boys. The products consist OF wire
and wooden butter-dishes and trays. The
timber used is sweet-gum. which is found
in abundance in the surrounding coun-
try.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30

Peasants was elected to that office. At
the same time Miss Margaret Vowel
Smith (author Of the Governors Of Nir-
glnia') was elected to succeed Mrs.
Charles Washington Coleman as Histor-
iar of the Society.
The other officers are: Recording Sec
rotary. Mrs Herbert A. Claiborne; Cor
responding Secretary, Mrs. Lucy Carter
Trent; Registrar. Mrs. Reginald Gilman,
and Treasurer. Mrs. George W. Mayo.
KATE CABBLL CLAIBORNE.
Recording Secretary Virginia Society
Colonial Danes OF America.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30

After the grip. diphtheria. pneumonia
scarlet-fevep typhOid-fever. ETC. Hoods
Sarsaparlla IS OF wonderful benefit in
imparting the strength ana ylgor so much
desired.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30

Hoods Pills cure jaundice, biliousness
sick headache, constipation and all liver
ills
Evening journal., 1895-12-05
coNTEMpoRARY OPINION.

The Dreadful News Ahout Armenia.
From the New York sun.
1, war on Thanksgiving Day that We
published remarkable dispatch, for
wafded from Oonstantinopls by the
European manager Of the United Press
and giving tho first detailed account Of
the appalling masaacres to which
Armenian Chrl1tisns have been subjected
sincs the Sultan Abdul Hsmid gavo
perfdloua assent to the reforms demer ded
by the European powers. The narrowing
and shameful facts are told on the
authority OF American Christian men. who
Witnessed then, and their narrative has
the unqnal fed Enforcement Of Mr. Ter
rel. the United States Minister 10
Turkey. ia view OF such conclusive
testimony TO the dupliclty and faithless.
mesa Of an iucorrlgible ruler. 1t SEEM
incredible that Christian people viii lot
their resaulng hands b. stayed any
longer by sordid jealousy aud greed or that
they will any longer consent to bear a
share Of the responsibillty for such
crimes against humanity. The blood
OF tho slaughtered thousands OF their
fellow Christians In Armenia orles against
them from the ground.
Evening journal., 1895-12-05
women Blo1elI.ts.

There "a an inborn prejudice among
men against tho use Of the wheel for
women. but after al, It is nothing but
prejudice which has been fosterod by the
awkVardnsss OF movement OF some
women riders. made more ridiculous By
their disrsgerd Of suitable manner and
dress This utter disregard OF sppsar-
ences shown BY some wheel women, is
the most weish.y reason 60 day, why the
cycle iE not more popular, but It is BY no
means the only one. The makers have
been IN part to blame for it is only
recently that woman could purchase
wheel at al suitable to her needs. The
manufacturers were slow to per-
osive what factor woman was
20 become IN tho wheeling world,
and so were oorrespandingly slow
IN catering to her wants. Women
were forced so ride wheels unsulted 70
them iu weight or adjuatmsnt One
model Of wheel was deemed all that was
necessary, on which were placed ell sorts
and conditions Of riders, tall or short,
stout OF tain, weak or strong. This
method often rssnlted in q distorted
position Of The body, when tall woman
was forced 60 bsnd her back, In an un-
Rsinly sloop. In order to reach stsering &
bar. too low or TOO far away. Often her
knees would describe the most uuEainly
angles. ct every turn OF the psdals.
caused BY wrong adjustment OF saddles
and cranks
THERE'S now no excuse Tor any such
attitudes, FOR there are wheels made TO-
day to suit all, both as to price and
model The so called riding schools ere
responsible FOR much OF this mischievous
awsrcnees A pupil is turned out a
rider as aoon as she can keep her seat.
aud avoid telegraph pole or wagon
which may be Ia her way Very little
attention is paid 70 the small things
that 50 to make up pleasant whole A
great many women (ss vell as msrl
have so little understanding Of
ths subject. thai they ere not
TO DO blamed for falling into tia
error Of thinking after beholding fe =
Of these unpleasant Specimens Of wheel
ers, that they would on no account ident
ify themselves with any such unsexsd
fanatics. Give 8 women Of this kind.
says well-known woman bicyclist "whc
loves uotcriety. and who would rather be
consplcuously ridiculous than not con
eplcuous st all, wheel, with liberty le
indulge Ter capabilities unresirsinedly.
and nhs has an opportunity unequslled q
bringing into dlsrspute not only herself
Evening journal., 1895-12-05

but TO q certain degree All OF her sex " ho
participate IN the sport.'
A populac and well known woman
au'horefa IS rfputed 70 have said: MY
common sense tells me that the Whesl Is
just the thing for women but every other
sense rebels against it." when asked
for her reason che said Because mover
saw woman on a bicycle who looked
pretty OF moved In = graceful manner D
Tois is no doubt the reason why the
wheel is not more popular with women
for, true to nature. In spite Of all their
apparent desire to have 1t understood
"that they do not care q Bit most
women do not want to be placed in an
awkward position in ths sight Of men.
Evening journal., 1895-12-05
RECENT LITERATURE.

Fruits Of Industry" is a pamphlet Of
over hundred pages, issued by the
passenger department Of the Central
Railroad Of Georgia system. The book
contains ninety seven beautiful photo
araphs Of points and pictures Of interest
alone the line OF railway through the
tWo states OF Georgia and Alabama.
showing the products Of the fields and
factories, the mills and orchards. the
mines and farms and gardens and the
handsome buildings. which have been
built sinca the civil war.
Evening journal., 1895-12-05

Advent Searon" Was discussed by Revs
Bsaven Spencer snd Bate Yesterday
was mirslonary day The morning ger
mon vha preached BY Rev Wy. Beaven.
In the Afternoon reception 10 the
visitors was given at 81 Peters rectory
b. Rov. Mr. Baldwin and Mrs. Baldwin
later the Woman's Auxiliary mst. when
the address Of welcome 70 the officers
aud delegates was made BY Mrs Leon
idae X Baldwin, president. OF the Esston
branch of the auxlisry. which Was re
sponded to bv Mrs George e Heddaway,
president Of the diocesan branch Among
the speakers in the evening was Mrs
sioussat OF Baltimore
Evening journal., 1895-12-05
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

Senator Vest, Of Missouri, Is very hot
against Mr. Cleveland The trouble with
Mr. Vest is that he 10 a FREQ coinage
msnisc aud Mr. Cleveland has helped to
block the game Of that crowd.-Altoona
Tribune.
President Cleveland can do nothing
less than gulp down = sort ofreminlscsnt
sob eg be netes tbs Cars grief that the
latest arrival isn't a CzaroWiiz Troy
Badget.
We don't know much about the new
match factory that ed vim Gould Is going
20 establish. but II 10 gets ahead OF
Mrs w r. Vanderbilt IL will have TO be
hustler. Chicago Dispatch.
--The Southern silver senators are on
the wrong track. They are not taking
tbs path TO Democratic union and
success New York Sun.
The low runbllng sound In the West
is caused by the sliding into space Of the
Allison boom - Erie Evening News.
Evening journal., 1895-12-05
The vVrorr Man In Waehinrton.

George " Roberts Is In Washington
Just what his mission is no one seems to
know. It is an open question whether
Mr.. Roberts has any spscif, plans aud
II be has. whether he will bs able 60
carry them out, He is Republican who
wishes to prevent the seating Ia the
United States Senate Of Colonel Henry a.
Dupont, another Republican. Wa can
not conceive how bis presence In Wash
ineton can effect the iasuo one way or
the other, for he will find that Eighth
ward portrait presentation oratory Will
not fall like dew from heaven upon the
ears and undertaking Of the grave ard
reverend senator's He will End himself
3 very small potato In an enormously
large basket.
Nice constitutional questions are IN
volved in the Dupont controversy, aud
Mr.. Roberts Is neither judge nor a
constitutional lawyer. We take it for
granted that the Committee on Privl-
leges and elections win lot bis words pass
In one ear and ont the other should he
attempt 20 tell what be knows about the
constitution OF the State Of Delaware, and
the Interpretation Of its provisions.
We wish Mr. Addiclzl ail possible good
fortune In his endeavora b prevent the
seating Of Colonel DUPONT, but II George
W. Roberts is the only barrier which he
iE going to interpose, we feel constrained
to say thas the colonels agony will not
be prolonged by reason Of Addicks inter
ference
Some say that Mr. Roberts is IN
Washington 20 work the Newspaper cor
respondents, and color their dispatches
and letters for them. We believe that
he viii find that tho editor OF country
weekly will find little favor ia the eyes
Of the representatives Of the great dailies,
and that he will have little opportunity
70 use bis coloring matter
air. Addicks has sent the wrong man to
Washington and he will not be long In
realizlng It.
Evening journal., 1895-12-05
ono nend ana ono prlnr.

CfNOINNATI, Dec 5.-An accident hap
penod at the crossing OF tho Baltimore
and Ohio Southwestern road at Bond Hill
last night In which Aloysius Waldenhoofor,
the driver of a milk wagon, was fatally
injured and an unknown man was in
stantly killed They attempted to drive
across the truck in front Of passenger train
No 3. The train crashed into the wagon
and team, instantly killing one of the
horses and bruising the other so badly
that IL had to bo shot. Waldenhoofer was
thrown ont and he landed on his head
some distance away. He was fatally in
iurod. The unknown mans head was
crushed TO a pulp
Evening journal., 1895-12-05
Tho nr.atlnr of connrss..

From Hsrper's Weekly.
There Is good deal to be hoped for
from the coming session Of Congress, and
very little TO be- expo5ted We are 9
hopeful people. and experience, especially
experience OF our politicians aud their
limitations, seems 20 count but little
with us Contrary 10 all the teachings
Of tho past, many sanguine citizsps are
wont. ss each hrst Monday IN December
comes to pass, TO regard The ceremonies
az the opening Of the legislative branch
Of the government as the frst sventB OF
a momentous Winter, only, TO be
disappointed by tho old familiar round
Of seneeless struggle and voclferous
failure that ought to have been conf
IDENTIFY anticipated.