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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06

Der. The air OF this apartment Is near
the freezing point. 1t Is trimmed with
glistening rock formations, which reflect
the light and sparkle with the brilliansy
OF countless diamonds. From this point
quite number Of halls lead of In a con-
fusing manner, but the one 10 the ice-
vault is evident from the cold blast thae
comes from It.
The descent to this natural corridor IL
similar 70 the rocky decline at the en<
trance OF the cave. but not over dozel
yards within the frost from the ice-vauis
IS plainly visible, and further on II IN
thick on all sides. like that crust that Is
formed on the pipes OF an EGGPLANT. n
little further on the descent entirely
ceases. and here the walls are frozen
hard like the ground in the middle Of the
winter. Then the narrow way leads to q
mammoth chamber. and this large natn-
raj opening is known as the ice-vault In
this great subterranean aperture, which
extends fully 100 feet In width, the ica
towers In q n1iniGtero mountein. appear
ing ike dozen icebergs heaped to-
gether. The frost-lined walls and iae-
sealed dome present a Brightness which
would bring the shivers to a seasoned
Esquimau. Here the ice stands in q solid
mass, extending downward to a depth
which would be folly 10 conjecture
Some have advanced the theory that the
air Is forced through under-passages 81
the earth with such pressure as to make
the strange formation. Some have attrs-
buted the cause to an underlying bed ol
alkali, whose chemical change 10 a gas~
eous form has produced the phenomenon.
Others have thought that the interior heau
Of the earth. acting upon the iron pyrites.
or FOOLS gold, which largely abounds IN
this country, Is the true source OF thia
unparalleled discovery. sun others think
the sudden expansion OF the carbonio-
acid gas given off by the heated lime
stone, which is also common in this coan-
try, could have easily produced the Toe.
But thus far the theories are nothing
moro than speculation, and further thar
the fact that the ice-caye exists. and Isl
indeed. q remarkable phenomenon, nonG
has been able TO further determine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06
The Janissaries.

The Janissaries are unique in the his
tory Of the world. Nothing like them
has ever been known in the Constitution
OF any State. We think Of them some
how in association with the Mamelukes
OF Egypt; but though there were come
points in common between them, they
differed widely in their cha. acter and aim.
The Mamalukes. though originally a race
OF slaves, founded a sovereign dynasty
I'm Egypt; but the Janissaries. even at the
height OF their power. never ceased to be
soldiers, and they maintained throughout
all their history the proofs and symbols
OF their lowly origin. They made and un-
made sovereigns. but they never aspired
10 the high positions OF State. and were
content 10 fill their original posts. Not
one OF their number ever occupied the
throne OF Turkey. and tho whole corps
acted ostensiby only as its guardians.
They formed the first standing army OF
which we have any record; but they were
appointed not as the defenders OF the ma
tiOnal interests, but simply as the execu-
tors OF the personal designs OF the Sultan.
The name By which they were best known
and which inspired most awe was feni-
tier. signifying In Turkish the new army
because II superseded. as perpetual and
consolidated force. the old troops which
were raised only in emergencies and scat
tered when war was over.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06
BUCKLES AND COLLARS.
Chiffon and Lace, Blouses and other
Accessories of Dress.

As regards the accessories Of dress, the
latest In buckles is made OF steel and
pearl, and the butterfly pin Of jet.
Imagine. as the correct collar finish, a
band OF satin. with box-plaitings Of lace
at the edge. which stand out well behind.
Collars galore there are in muslin, lace,
and lawn, and IL seems as IL the stiff.
unsoftened bands were OF the past, as
blouses and bodice with any pretensions
10 fashion or prettiness have a frill OF
chiffon or lace at the edge OF the band
proper.
japanese silk has much 70 recommend
Il. 1t is simple enough TO allow the home
dressmakers trying their skill on It; for il
Is pre-eminently suited for garden parties
and festive occasions. The sleeves should
please the most critical; they are quite
new and most becoming, and the silk
galoon or steel trimming IS a very ef-
fective aid TO its adornments. In gray
silk, with rose-pink or peach-colored trim
mings. IL looks charming
White pique and duck coats and skirts
are being worn. and, with a pretty vest
or blouse. and a trim sailor hat. nothing
looks smarter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06
HomeIy Gourd Put to Good Use.

Miss Susie Gentry, OF Franklin. Tenn.
will have a gourd exhibit in the Woman's
Building at the Tennessee Centennial.
She will demonstrate that gourds can be
used as receptacles for lard. sugar, dried
fruit. honey, preserves, salt, soap. powder.
shot. etc. AS many as fifty
dozen eggs have been packed in an egg
gourd": there are four varieties Of nest
egg gourds-goose. duck. turkey. and hen
eggs-all true TO nature in shape and size;
clippers. strainers, tunnels. martin-box.
squirrel cage. life preservers. banjo. dish
rag, or spinners, and baby rattles. Their
ornamental uses. Miss Gentry says, are
vases. table decorations, toilet recepta-
cles. purses, curiosities in the shape OF
snake gourd and wine bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06
Phrygian Cap and the Knout.

CNorth American Review
The French republic. thanks TO the neul
alliance between the Phrygian cap and tAa
knout. has done its best 10 make its sod
insecure for those who fed from taa
tyranny OF Carbon. Among Russian ed
Ties living at Zurich. Geneva. and Lau<
same spies have latterly been introduced
even in the guise OF alleged lady students
OF the same nationality. In England aionl
prescribed Russians are free. and In Eng
land, partly in consequence OF their cons
tact with the quiet operation OF parlia-
mentary institutions. partly on account
of a change OF feeling among the cultured
classes Of their own country. men like
Stepniak. the author Of underground
Russia" and kindred works, who once had
n hand I'm the fierce active fight against
autocracy by all available means OF ir.
regular warfare. have gradually ceased
10 be connected with the organization Of
so-called terroristic attempts. Their Lon
don monthly organ. Free Russia. shows
how much they have moderated their de-
mands.
II the young Emperor would only con-
sent 10 the Introduction Of some kind OF
representative assembly. such as all Gu
ropean nations have. and as even the Sui
tan had adopted shortly before Turkey
was beaten down by the armies OF Alex
ander IL, the reigning Car would rally
around him many who are at present his
adversaries In what IS believed 20 be tho
camp 81 the mo- extreme party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06

shown US by enterprising couturers. Ger
tainly, sleeves are smaller. and, oh, very
much smarter than were the balloons
we were all so fond Of.
The compression Of the sleeve 10 the
shoulder with often a big pun TO set II
or. or a bit of fulness there TO relieve the
plainness, IS vastly becoming 10 most
figures, and gives an air OF lightness and
grace wholly lost by the oyergrown big
sleeve. A complete study OF sleeves would
FIJI a good-size volume. and be intensely
interesting. Everything that is novel IS
introduced, and many OF the arrange
ments are decidedly novel
A dainty bodice OF mauve silk covered
with lace Of yellow tint has a striking
arrangement OF sleeve; the big. full pun
at the shoulder is made OF a gorgeous
brocade. showing a white ground with big
splashes OF rich purple fading into dull
pink. This pun Is so stiffened and stuffed
into shape that there is no possibility Of
its becoming crushed or fiattened.
From the shoulder down the sleeve fits
the arm tightly. and is made OF the silk
covered with white tulle. shirred in the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06
THE BATTLE OF THE SKIRTS.
VIII You Wear n Plain or Trimmed
One on the WheeIS

Vht On w httAf
The battle OF the skirts has taken the
place Of the battle Of the sleeves, which
was fought out TO the bitter end some
months ago. and opinions are divided as
TO which will attain the supremacy-the
plain or the trimmed skirt.
In the mean time. however the skirt has
gained a decisive victory over the cycling
boomers. and all the smartest wheel
women now are wearing plain skirts, cut
short enough 10 display the neatest or
shoes.
Such a gown has a perfectly-hanging
skirt and smartly-cut coat Of gray alpaca,
narrowly bound with blue silk. while
there is a fascinating glimpse afforded Of
a blue striped silk skirt with a little
rufied frill, while OF course. the inevita-
bic ceinture puts in an appearance.
Opinions are divided. and though some
OF our elegantes are bedeckng their skirts
with many little foamy frills, others there
are who remain faithful TO the old ia
vorite. a typically-fashionable skirt has
on a background Of soft pink glace silk
two little frills, outlined by black velvet
baby ribbon. and headed by a putting OF
chiffon. caught in here and there by sun
dry little bows Of velvet, which are con-
nected with the waist By line stripes
again OF the velvet.
The bodice Is trimmed in the same way,
and the prettiest OF effects can be Sc
cured by using chiffon in two shades OF
pink, while an even more rose-like ap-
pearance could be effected by utilizing
leaf-green velvet Black velvet, though,
IS more strictly fashionable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06
FOR THE GIRL WHO FRECKLEs.
What to Use on the Face and What
TO Wear.

Freckles great grievance with
many a summer girl. especially the fair
skinned, Hght-haired type. Summer
freckles, though, are not as bad as those
which last the year around. as they are
the result Of exposure 10 wind and rain
and can usually be avoided with little
care. The white-skinned. Authenticated
girl who suffers from this kind OF
freckles, learns how to wear colors which
80 far toward concealing these little dis
fgurements. Clear, fieecy white IL the
best dress possible after days outing.
A dry friction OF the skin is safe treat
ment, as is frequent bathing with pure
soap and water.
A perfectly harmless and exceedingly
pleasant lotion for freckles may be made
from the following prescription: Sperma-
ceti, seven grains; white wax, fifteen
grains: white CASTLE soap, in powder.
half a drachm; oil Of almonds. half a
drachm; bitter almonds. three drachms;
sweet almonds, one ounce; rectihed
spirits, three ounces; distilled water,
seven ounces: ottar OF roses, three min
inns. Blanche the almonds in water and
quickly dry in a clean cloth, then beat
into paste with the soap Melt the wax.
bptIHldStua anu VA NOetNAti ~ q 800
dish; pour the fluid into the almond paste
and beat we'll together. Then add, stir
ring assiduously, the water and spirit,
and finally perfume. Then strain through
fine muslin. This IS very soothing and
pleasant 10 use, and helps not only 70
protect the skin. but to keep IL fair and
smooth.
Fair skins change most in the hot sum
mer days. Sometimes the outer or scarf
skin, being extremely thin. peels off in
flakes. causing much pain and inconveni-
ence. To prevent this occurring, battle
the face two or three times a day with
buttermilk or a good skin lotion and wear
q gauze veil as a protection.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06
THE NORFOLK JACKET.
An Orthodox and Ideal Garment for
Athletic Purposes.


There are some few modes which. Ike
the poor. we have always with US, and OF
these the Norfolk jacket IS undoubtedly
one. Each year. as tho touring period
commences. novelties in this direction are
presented TO Us with greater or less sue
cess. The Norfolk is an ideal garment
for all athletic purposes, the construction
being such that. while presenting per-
fectly neat and trim appearance, IL yet
permits Of perfect freedom.
In its best and most orthodox form the
plalts are laid n one. with the material
front and back; indeed, one fashioned
after any other manner fails both in
finish and smartness. Ii is possibly by
reason OF this sartorial demand that the
mode has been able 10 hold its own for so
long a period. The temptation Of the
many TO minimize the labor has thus been
the saving Of IT,
4 variation from the usual Norfolk has
a box plat laid either side Of the front.
and IL will be balm 10 the majority 10
learn that these are added. though very
sklfuly disguised By the little waist
strap beneath which they disappear. At
the back a similar eject IS brought
about. the strap being repeated there,
although without any division OF the
basque. while the top is thrown back by
small revers and collar faced with II
contrast.
a delightfully."- comfortable and mode
rately gored skirt accompanies this
bodice A gray homespun Is excellent
for IT'S material, and there Is no better
fabric 70 face the dust and heat OF
summer tour than this. However. a
casual gray. one with touch OF brown
IN st. IS preferable to a pure gray, al
though there IS no gainsaying the cool
appearance aud generally becoming enect
Of the latter. whereas the brown tinge
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06

ing all the great variety OF fashionable
grenadines of the season. in patterns OF
stripes, arabesques. dots, blocks, checks,
openwork mesh designs, crossed with
satin bars, lace patterns, and other
fancy devices. plain. handsome sewing
silk grenadines devoid OF patterns OF any
description, made up over satin MORE
or crisp lustrous taffeta silk. are really
among the best OF the materials for mid
summer wear II the dressmaker Is not al
lowed 70 have her way and make the
gown unbearable by using an extra inner
lining under the silk one. Many women,
who have worn both kinds this sum-
mer. have decided with emphasis that
there is nothing In all the line OF grena-
dimes. either French or domestic. to COM
pare with those showing the plain, I'M
broken silk mesh when handsomely made
up and trimmed with cool, dainty chiffon
or costly lace.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06

Zine up" according to ages. straight
edge from the Oldest, who is quite tall.
to the youngest. who IS quite short, will
touch every head. All but the youngest
are boys. The little girl had gone to bed
the other night, and her father sat by
her bedside. as fathers sometimes do.
holding her hand and smoothing back her
hair. He was telling her that she was
the only girl in the family. that she must,
therefore, be the lady OF the family
must be womanly. must not initiate her
brothers in their boyish ways or in their
slans-in short, must be little lady. and
then he babe her goodnight. and was
leaving her to fall into Norpheus's arms,
when the little woman jumped and In a
moment was on the floor with the eKcla-
nation: by Joye, forgot TO say my
prayersr'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06

good stories, and one related a tale he
had heard OF the poet Wordsworth. by
one who had known him intimately. IL
seems that this bard was I'm the habit OF
writing at night and in the early morning.
and that he used 10 rouse his wife and
exclaim about o'clock: Maria, get up
have thought Of good wordr Where
upon his obedient helpmeet arose and
recorded It upon paper. About half an
hour after new inspiration would seize
upon the poet. and he would call out:
Maria, get up! I've thought OF better
word We listened to this story with adj
miration, but The bright-eyed American
woman remarked with a wave Of the
red rose in her hand: We'll. IL he'd been
my husband, should have said: Words
worth. get up! I've thought OF bad
wordp"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06
Infe Stray Hats.

Pretty hats and bonnets are made OF
horse-hair lace, with a decoration OF
guipure lace, studded with imitation dia-
monds. TIE latest straw hats have a
high crown with a brim which curves
slightly over the face and straight at the
back. Wide black velvet ribbon and
feathers. with bunch OF flowers tucked
under the brim for the trimming; but hats
and bonnets I'm general bloom with 6cr-
geous flowers, hlmy tulle and respondent
ribbons. Violet satin straw. with green
tulle and purple and yellow panses. Is
one OF the most striking combinations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06
Indiana's Ice Cave.
Cincinnati Enquirer)

One Of the most remarkable natural
phenomena that have been discovered IN
recent years has just been reported IN
the southwest corner OF Brown county
Ind. It is near the diminutiye village
OF Evansville. At IT'S entrance, which 10
completely oyerlapped by the trees. The
cold air IS plainly perceptible. The opeH-
ing appears not unlike mine smart long
disused, but the steep. rocky descent
shows nothing OF an artificial construc-
ton. The winding way leads to a sub
terranean cavern, which Is fully 80 feet
below the surface. This huge aperture Is
very Ike a broad vaulted corridor. and Is
known TO the natives as the devils cham
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06

tancs for ones comfort, is the effective
and practical cloak. 1t consists Of long
coat and cape. 1t is made Of very thin,
navy-blue. waterproof coating, trimmed
with gold military braid, and faced with
dark red velvet. The coat IS double
breasted. and fastened and ornamented
with gold anchor buttons. The coat and
cape are lined with red silk.
4 white linen yachting cap is worn with
this cloak A cloak OF white serge Is
lined throughout with satin, and hangs
straight from the shoulders. being fasten-
cd only at the waist at the back like
soldiers coat. with a strap. The collar
and pointed hood can be turned down or
up at will. II is very pretty. and has
grace in every fold. II could be made in
blue cheviot by the economically inclined.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06
Her InknirnfiOn.

A writer in an English paper asserts
that; ut was her good fortune TO lunch
IN the company OF several poets OF fame
and repute. There was present at this
SeIectable and memorable banquet one
~ the most charming and witty Ameri-
can women that the world has ever
known. The poets were recording various
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06
Arabian Rules of Beauty.

Arabian laws OF loneliness say that 10
he beautiful a woman's physique must
tally exactly with the following schedule;
Her hair. eyebrows, lashes. and pupils
must be black; skin. teeth, and globe OF
the eye, white; head, neck. ankles. arms
and waist, round; back. fingers. arms
and limbs. long; forehead. eyes. and lips.
large; eyebrows. nose. and feet. narrow
ears. bust. and hands, small.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06

Is apt to be a little trying TO sun
burned countenance.
On the other hand, pronounced brown
Is frequently very happy also London
derry or grayish blue; and. for those as
yet unwearied Of the combination, there
is always the ubiquitous blue serge and
white pique or cloth facngs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06
jackets of white Plane

A few OF the smart white pique habf
Jackets affected by the English womaa
this season for her canter In the Pow
have made their appearance on fashion,
ablo suburban highways over here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06
What She Buys.

With the waning for the summer we
find our affection for big sleeves and
over-abundant skirts taking wing, and
turn with zest to the new modes already
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06
The Indy of the Family.

Ex-congressman Rockwell. OF Pittsfeld.
Mass, has a good-szed family Of children.
and those who know say that IL they
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06
Grenadines In Midsummer.

N spite of opposition. and. notwithstand-
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-10-03

will refuse to vote for It because they
know that the success Of that ticket
would mean a peril to the nation as
great II not greater than the civil war.
What then should they do? Why,
simply their duty, and that Is to deposit
their ballots where they will do the
most good In averting the threatened
danger. The very motives and reasons
that would prompt good Democrats TO
refuse to vote for the ticket of Bryan
and Scwall, of Altgcld and Tillman.
should also operate to prevent them
from either throwing away or with.
holding their ballots. TO throw ones
ballot away In an emergency like this
would be an act of folly. to withhold 1t
a crime.
Citizens of this country who are loyal
to 1t and revere and love It's institutions
should stand by them this time AMI
vote for their perpetuation.
For the true Democrat this time there
Is but one line of duty. 1t does not lie
In the direction of the indianapolis
ticket. 1t cannot I've elected. and the
citizen who throws away his vote upon
1t this year commits an inexcusnlle
act of folly. There IL only one course
for law.ablding Democrats to pursue
this time. and that Is to vote for McKin-
ley and sound money.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-10-03
Harvest Excursion.

In order to give everyone an opportu-
nifty to see the grand crops In the West
crn States and enable the intending set
tier to secure Il home, the Chicago, Mil
waukcc and st. Paul Railway has ar-
ranged to run Il series of harvest eX-
cursl0ns to South ana North Dakota,
ana to other States In the West, North
west ana Southwest on the following
dates: Sept. !, IL, 20 and Oct. q ana 20,
ut the low rate OF two dollars more
than one fare for the round trip. Tick
cts will be good for return on any Tues
day or Friday within twenty-one days
from date of sale. For rates, time OF
trains ana further details apply to any
coupon ticket agent In the East or
South, or address i. 4. Miller. Assist
ant General Passenger Agent, Chicago,
ILL.,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-10-03

from the inside and implacable foes
from without.
The bare possibility Of victory for
the gang of anarchists led by Altgcld,
Tillman. Jones. White and the rest,
with Bryan as their hgurehead. Is al.
most as serious matter for a patriotic
citizen to contemplate as the dangers
which doomed up upon the political
horizon before Sumter was fred upon.
For these reasons we believe the duty
Of the hour for every patriotic citizen,
Democratic as we'll as Republican. is
not to waste his vote upon ticket that
cannot possibly be successful. but to
vote for the only ticket that can posi-
bly, defeat the anarchistic combine that
has Bryan at its head as candidate
with Altgeld the real power behind the
throne.