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said to be very effective. AZ It serves 70
stiffen the rufiles and make them stan1
out prettily.
THE diversity In ways and means OF
manipulating lace and every other sort
of trimming which can be applied 10
Gowns Il certainly an expressive tribute
10 the versatile genius OF the dress de-
signers this season. Everything which
has ever been In use for this purpose has
been brought out again, in addition 10
all the new varieties, and the new pos
sibillties have been fully .demonstrated>
Black and colorcd ribbon In various
widths, and especially the baby ribbon,
,x we'll 10 the front In dress trimmings.
and loops and tabs of velvet are used on
the edge OF basques for finish, wniie
the latter are sometimes edged around
with narrow yellow lace.
Very narrow fiounces OF white SILK
muslin, edged with narrow black lace.
adorn the skirts of shot silk gowns, anu
form the zouave jacket effect OF the waist.
Colored silk muslin is one OF the fasnlon-
able trimmings for Powered silk, and 80
on. without limit to the pretty ways Oh
using this dainty fabric.
The very latest gauzes are howered IN
chine patterns and plaided In SOFT pref
ty colors, and they ara employed Tor
full vests and blouse waists, and Tor oe-
corating white silk evening dresses. KID
bon ruches and plated frils OF narrow
ribbon are very much used for trimming
summer gowns, set on In waved lines
around the skirt, and various designs ior
the bodice are carried out In satin ana
,affeta ribbon.
A pretty example OF this Is In pink
lawn gown, made over pink silk, the
,,,oist M which Is n low blouse, with a
chemisette neck OF white silk muslin.
Pink satin ribbon breteiles extend over
the shoulders, where they arc nnisheo
with many loops which fan over tght-
ly-ftting elbow sleeve.
A detached harness arrangement or
ribbon four inches wide is one OF the
useful accessories of summer dress, which
can be worn with more than one gown.
1t consists Of bretelles gathered on the
upper edge over the shoulder only a
cross piece OF ribbon In front and Dach.
tust above the bust and belt, collar ana
bows for the finish. There Ia a simple
Youthful decoration, which Is very pretty
with. plain, dimity gowns.
Pretty vest-frontS 10 wear with open
coats are made of two lengths OF RIBBON
about five inches wide, with a jabot OF
lace in chiffon between, and narrower rib
bon. with a small gold buckle on either
side. forms the belt Loops Of ribbon sci
closely together or a slight distance apart
make the basque effects to many DO
dices.
These little variations OF trimming are
useful for renovating old dresses, as wei
as decorating new ones, and some simple
ideas for practical use are always to DC
found among the most eiaporate gowns
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Letters for Tnhife LEO Miles Awny'
Nust Go %. 900 Miles to Get There

Tn the nossession of one Of the mis-
sionary party Just arrived from the south
Seas ON the Adventist vessel Pitcairn Is
a letter which has an interesting anu
unique history. 1t travelled ABOUT ]o.v"
miles. while the distance between ,n n',
mailing point and its destination Is put
o,O miles. and II went the most direct
route possible, and did not mlscarry at
any stage.
The travels OF letter show, az nothing
else can. the complete isolation or the
little Pacific paradise founded by JOIN
Adams. Tahiti Is only about six days
! sail from Pitcairn, and Is the soufcs
whence Iovesick PtcaIrners take their
wives. But letter-writing, although II
forms an important part OF the court
ship. is generally confined to one letter.
as when the answer is received 1t Is gene
rally the arrival of the bride. Except d
small vessel or man-oI-War conSens
10 carry letters between the two points
which opportunity rarely occurs, the Cnls
remaining hope is from a passing snip;
hound from San Francisco or Portland
TO Europe. a gentleman now residing
in Oakland was once deputed TO carry
the pitcairn mall for Tahiti. and to-day
he told the story of how 1t was done.
1--WE left San Francisco In the ship Guy
of Harxow. and were or Pitcairn Island
on Chrlstmas-Day. Only about one SNIP
makes the island and, as we should lose
no ground by waiting few hours, we
hove 10 and slgnalled to Adams's POINT.
Then the two boats, Queen victoria anu
Admiral Drew, came Off with two loaus
OF vegetables. Governor Mccoy also came
of. and asked US 10 carry some letters
% Tahiti. We rather smiled nj brst,
hut when he produced seven letters ana
told Us that there was no other way 10
send them we consented, and. after pay
ing FOR our fruit and vegetables we
started or our trip. Those letters were
the cause Of good deal OF inconvenience.
when the captain landed in England ne
took the letters ashore and went TO the
nostrnaster. Then ne was informed that
he must make an affidavit and must APP
ulv TO the master-General Tor ia
cents. the tariff for carrying letters from
countries not I'm the postal union. Eventu-
allv the letters were landed In the Fal-
mouth post-ofIice, after we carried them
about 1900 miles. From Falmouth they
wcnt 10 Southampton. and were sent in
the usual course Of events TO New YORK
another 1000 miles. They then crossed
10 SAN Francisco. and were put on board
one OF the Australian steamers. and put
of ri the nearest point 10 TAHITI, tner
destination The remainder or tneir
tourney was covered with small boat.
IN all. the letters travelled a distance OF
q. 90 miles, and occupied four months
and q half en- route"
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THE RICHMOND DISPATCH SUNDAY, JULY e. 1895:

tint AZ to be almost yellow. and the
brown Is the shade Of a dried English
walnut-sheIL The texture OF me paper
Is thick and nbrous looking Ike the car
fridge paper on ones walls, but tue sur
face IL quite agreeable for the finest pen
Instead of q coat-cf-arms or monogram
stamped on the pages OF this paper, 1t Is
the custom in clear, raised. red printed
letters. 10 have the date-July 4, 1856
clearly written out. This novelty Is wna'
tops the page, and one buys OK this
sort Of stationery a months supply cai-
culsting TO write at least one note day.
Only red or black lettering Is USED LOT
this special purpose. With the tih'eu
paper In ordinary colors. and showing an
initial, name Of country house, or name
of day, this stamping Is done on the top
of the inside Of the first page. The whole
note Is written on the inside pages ana
then directly 1t is finished, before the INK
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-19

and all the various modern fancies for
using it. was a dominating feature OF
decoration in the race costumes, WIN
black Valenciennes. Irish, and Mechhh
lacss. taking the lead among the faVorltes.
The rich laces in use this season 'holu
great possibilities for becoming dress
among matrons who must avoid the very
youthful models. and two kinds OF race
are used on one gown. black ana white
together. with charming effect.
Appliques OF lace on net and cninon'
and thicker materials as well, form one
Of tbis seasons fancies which Is especially
suited to the use OF Ipatroniy women.
Applique figures Of black Luxeriel lace
which Is a mixture OF braiding and EN-
broidery on net, are set upon grass lawn
for the entire waist of a batiste gown
Linen lace IS one OF the latest novelties
Introduced by French modistes for dress
trimmings, and this appeared In many OF
the most elegant race-dresses. Inc hneh
is embroidered, cut out between the de-
signs, flied in with fine stitches In a
great variety of patterns, and used Tor
wide collars and epaulets, lined with
silk.
one pretty white foulard, with a mauye
pattern. has a narrow yoke and wide
corselet-belt Of this sort of lace over mauve
silk. A rather novel use or lace seen on
some Of the latest gowns Is a plaitins
of straight edged insertion set on around
the bottom OF the dress skirt underneath
the ruffies. which are also finished or
tisa edge with The same plating, and II Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-19

Is dry. a single sheet OF japanese olol.'ns
paper is dropped between the two pase'
OF still wet words. This pio.uns
naner Is. of course, just the size OF ,nc
note leaves. and Is really piece OF US,
sue-paper woven thick. soft, ana PRIME
with the prettiest little snaao"y -co'o -. ~
rananese designs. Some authors OF tihs
fvinr notes delicately perfume their oio'-
ting-leayes. and on opening ones oilic'
a Whit OF sween odor falls out WIN INC
fairy blotting-pad.
Tooues of lilac, pinky nauve' ruuuy
violet. and white. are all trained aIouilu
the bright young faces, ana IL they ar
not all bright and young. they nave an
the appearance q being So surrounieu
by these springtlme flowers Inc garueh
stocks are also much In favor lot hds,
trimming, In a wonderful combination d
mauves and plnks.
There she confdes in you. saying That
Won must wait moment until she gets
mart OF your coming luncheon, ana you
et, IN nlacid delight while she orders all
sorts OF palatable things that are deWy
and fresh from country gardens. she 10
absolutely unaffected-this comforting an
tidote TO soc!ety's ills-and when, by ana
by. YOU arrive at her summer nome you
wonder that human dreams Of Paradise
have not taken more material shape than
lions of celestial happiness. once past
the threshold of this domain, you feel
like going back to look above the door
for the legend, who enters here leaves
pain behind" for there are coy nooks,
soft cushions, comforting screens, and
books galore: and the end Is not yet
with the consummate tact that Is the es-
sence OF truest hospitality. your hostess
behaves as If you had been living win
her all your life. and had been away for
a few days. She let's you do exactly as
Won please. Somehow you feel az II a
watchful care was anticipating all your
wants. but you see no evidenceof an eitor'
on her part Bright and chatty and ear
nest and busy, she manages to III every
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-19
FOR THE COUNTRY HOUSE.
Cool, Light Tints Preferable 10 Rcd
or The Conventional Green.

A decorator advises blue or yellow or
n combination Of blue and white. white
and yellow. or pink and white, for the
halls Of inexpensive country houses thai
are occupied only part OF the year. Green
Is thought to be not enough of contrast
10 the prevailing green out OF coors, and
red too warm n color for summer resting
places. For the woodwork II such houses
colored, transparent stains ere some
times used, instead OF colored paints. as
not so many coats are required to give
a. good finish, and a certain beauty Is
had by the grain OF the wood showing
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-19
By and by.
Grace Dune Boylan,

fGrdce Dulht D'fiaH'
A CHEEKY little sprite know,
Who chases all the clouds away
when eyes or skies would overflow.
And life's bright gold turns INTO gray.
And cen the laddle at my knee
Has learned TO say, with courage nigh;
.'Why. all I want will come 10 me.
II just wait for by-and-by"
When fainting hope knocks at my heart
This little angel ever near,
Untles her sandals with sly art
To make her rest and larry here:
''The roses all VIII bloom again."
He says. "and Love Will linger nigh"i
And fortune smiles up through the rain
Into the eyes OF By-and-by
And so greet the merry throng
That waits upon my path to-day
Cav sometime" with her laugh anc
song.
And Never Mind" who smooths tn.
way.
For I can SEQ the fairyland,
whose shining hilltops reach the sky,
Where l shall take, with eager hand,
Tho promised gifts OF Ry-and-by!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-19
DIsMARcK's PROPHETIC PIPE.
The Gem of His Collection Has n Gu
rious History.

Prince Bismarck is a great pipe collect
or. and the gem Of his collection has a
curious history, says Pearson g." Many
years ago. as Bismarck was strolling IN
the suburbs OF F'riedrichsruhe with his two
hounds, he was accOsted by a Bohemian
pedler and asked to buy n plain meers-
chaum pipe OF the type that Bismarck
most affected. At first Bismarck declined,
but the pedier claimed for the pipe a
power OF forecast, and told him he would
serve three Emperors as Minister, and
that three important changes In his life
would be foretold by accidents Detailing
the pipe.
Laughing Bismarck bought the pipe He
has since served three Emperors. Two
days before the historic moment when he
was refused an audience the stem o. his
pipe separated and came TO pieces. Later
he Clipped a piece from the side OF the
bowl, and within a month he was pract-
cally dismissed by the present Emperor.
The third sign has yet to come.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-19

little for society. She spends much tlmc
with her father. assists him greatly In MS
work, and usually takes long spin Win
him after the cares and duties or the Gay
are over Miss Reed Is one or the pret-
test Of a bevy OF young ladies' who as
sisted Mrs. Cleveland at an afternoon
card reception she gave during the past
winar, when Mrs. Cleveland introduced
an innovation. that OF hayins only young
ladies' and debutantes TO assist IN enter
tainlng her guests. Miss Reed IL rather
small OF stature and has gracefnl
figure. Mr.. Bennett IS thlrty-three years
of age, and one OF the most popular young
bachelors in Congress. lie Is cisun-
guished lawyer and a member OF the hrm
Of Daniels & Bennett, New YORK CITY.
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a. a 10 frequently the case. fashion
tsmnorarIly adopts two extremes ana one
either writes on very large or very small
sh~ets and q tiny, perfectly square en-
veiope Of the new nut-brouu o. Jcrsey-
creem czrtridre-papef. II very modish M
6ssA The cream y sueh assa Nosx
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hour with rest and pleasure, and wnen
suddenly you discover that 1t Is MONDAY
morning. and your visit is at an ena,
you 20 back to town with mingled uue
of emotions In your breast, and at iass
plant yourself firmly In cable-car, say
ing. soto voce: well. there may be more
delightful things upon this green eartn'
but 1 have never yet found anyshins 70
rival the American summer hostess when
she Is at her best"
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SOME RARE GOWNS.
Delicate Shades and Airy Fabrics the
PaYOTiteS.
LACE Is IN GREAT DEMAND.
An Kinds of odd Effects Obtained
by q Plentiful Use of Wide ana
MARROW Ribbons-Many ScasOnabie
Hints.
fco,resDopdence of the Dispatch)


NEW YORK, July 1.-THE summer
racing gown is among the last IN the
realm OF fashionable dress TO be Cell
nitely settled upon each year. NO" 'h"'
the Grand Prix is over the French modes
have been exhibited. and that 10 all III
tents and purposes ends the question.
White and cream color were the prevail
ing tints, but green, mauve, rose coior'
and yellow in the softest possible SHADES
were much In evidence, and fou.ards' mus
Inns. grass lawns, linens, and canvas the
favored materials. The skirts of all the
thin gowns had some sort or trimming
either I'D and down the seams or around
The bottom. Round waists, bolero jack
cts. and wide draped belts were the es-
pecial points in design, with here anu
there a plnafore bodice, which Is an ola
style revived again this season. Gray
creme 10 chine made Up with rose Color
and transparent gaze dc sole WIN tut
ouoise blue silk lining and finish are
aroong the pretty combinations. and coli
ored glace silks Powered with white, Dark
blue and black fculards, with japanese
designs In white and black and white
striped silks with contrasting bodies oil
ylain black satin or white lace, were wen
represented at the grand fete in Paris;
Every style OF sleeve between the tight
hitting and the assertive balloon added va
riety 10 the riuch-decorated bodices, ana
transparent effects are quite the latest
idea in sleeves. lace and chiffon being
most employed IN their construction. They
are transparent from the elbow 10 the
waist, or the entire length of the arm. rs
you choose. but the former are most COM
monty worn, and festoon drapery OF
narrow rufiies of chiffon arc the finish FOR
the TOP. Ruches OF narrow satin ribbon
set IN lengthwise trim some of the thicker
sleeves.
One pretty dress OF white canvas grena-
dine Is made over mauve silk with yoke
of guipure and a wide belt OF mauve
satin. and another more novel race gown
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-19
The Speakers Daughter.
washington Post.)

Much interest is manifested in the re-
ported engagement Of Miss Kitty Reed
the attractive young daughter OF Speaker
and Mrs Reed, and Representative
Charles Goodwin Bennett, OF Brooklyn
Miss Reed q immensely popular with her
Intimate friends and associ@fes. She cares
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-19
through the stain.

the stain. A coat OF varnlsh is
used over the stain.
Sir Frederick Abel, the inventor OF the
much-talked-of cordite. comes OF Il family
which is really German by origin, al
though himself born I'm England He Is
a great diner-out and brilliant talker, and
Is numbered among the intimates n the
Prince OF Wales and the Duke OF York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-19

The most trying time for n sick person;
saws an authority, Is between the hours Oh
1 and In the morning. Vitality becomes
diminished. and the strength should there-
fore be fortified as far as possible WIN
some strong food, either soup or eggs OF
milk, about midnight The nurse shouiu
always make the meals LOOK as 'ehipl'ns
as possible, with snowy serVie'teS, span n
ling glass. and always a hover or two AZ d
dainty vase. Even spray OF Mlsno'e.'e
In oftsn work wonders in interesting
and nIea sing the patient These small de-
lie arc too often omitted by the nurse
on the plea of not having time to see TO
them. but they ought to be considered as
essential 10 the progress Of the patent as
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-19
The GOssipeY.

Here is an odd conceit for that rare
treasure. the housema!d. with faculty
for remembering what is told her. a
housekeeper found that her banister-raii
was always dusty till she had the happy
thought TO make two pretty bags OF dark
denim. one OF which she hung just behind
the newel-post # her staircase, and the
other Oh the landing where the rail- ntted
against the wall. Each holds its old SILK
handkerchief as duster, and every time
she says. Il or my maid 90 up or down
we take one out and use 1t on the hand
rail. dropping il in the bag at the otner
end. BY this means the busting Soes on
forever"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-09

In order to save Italian unity. He d.
rected the suppression Of the revolt
with a firmness that bordered on cruel
ty. The revolution was crushed and
Italian unity escaped the peril Of dis
memberment, which had threatened 1t
for an instant. But for many years the
remembrance of this bloody and merci-
less suppression weighed heavily on
Signor Rudini's reputation. AS poll
tician the Marquis di Rudini took a
leading rank among the rightists as
soon as he was sent to parliament. His
conduct during the revolution Of 1865
had classed him among the fearless and
resolute men. And so. after Montana,
when Emmanuel desired to begin a
reactioAary policy, Rudlni was selected
to act as minister of the interior. He
was expected to show his strong quail
ties against the militant democracy,
which was incensed at the king. The
new minister showed himself equal to
the expectation and was almost spite
full In his zeal against the republicans.
But at the end of two months he was
compelled to retire and again took his
place among the right. He was not
heard of again until lie assumed the
reins of government on the retirement
of Signor Crispi in 1891. He remained
in power two years, but his ministry
was disastrous financially. Since that
time Rudini has not been a leader In.
the councils of Italy.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-09
The Community or Letters.

Writers have liked to speak OF the Re
public Of Letters, as IL to mark their
freedom and equality; but there is a
better phrase. namely, the Community
of Letters; for that means intercourse
and comradeship and life in common.
Some take up their abode In 1t as II
they had made no search for place to
dwell In, but had come into the freedom
Of 1t by blood and birthright. Others
buy the freedom with a great price,
and seek out all the sights and privil-
eyes of the place with an eager thor
oughness and curiosity. Still others
win their way into 1t with a certain
grace and aptitude, next best to the
ease and dignity of being born to the
right. But for all 1t is bonny place to
be. Its comradeships are liberal edu-
cation. Some, indeed, even there, live
apart: but most run always i'm the mar
ket place to know what all the rest
have said. Some keep special company,
while others keep none at all. But all
feel the atmosphere and life of the
place In their several degrees.-Cen-
fury
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-09
Rewarding Heroism.

Only to the officers and men who In
time Of war have distinguished them
selves by some act Of valor or devotion
Is the Victoria Cross awarded. Where
the act of daring is performed under
the eye or command of an admiral, gen.
eral or officer, the cross can be award
ed on the spot. Where not so perform
ed, the claimant has to make good his
claim, which is most jealousy inQuir-
ed into. In the first case the decora-
ton Is made publicly before the naval
or military force to which the claim
ant belongs, and his name IL to be re-
corded In a general order, while the
cause Of his special distinction Is to be
set forward. In the second instance
the decoration Is to be conferred as
soon after the claim Is proved as pos
sible; and the name of the recipient
must also appear in general order.
valor, like virtue, is, Of course, its own
reward, and the best men, as a matter
Of fact, are seldom claimants for 30
great an honor. They are recommend
ed by comrades who were eye witness
es of their heroism.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-09


Corn Ii one of the foods that are too
rich In che heat and fat producing
elements, says the Ohio Farmer. 1t
needs something that contains more
Of the bona and muscle-forming ele-
ments to make 1t a good ration. Now.
the scientist tells us that the excess Of
carbohydrates will be stored up in the
system as fat. This Is, in a measure,
true. But all Of US common hayseeds
know that In practice, II an animal
be fed an exclusive corn diet, the stor-
ing-up process goes right on all right
for time. Then the appetite becomes
clogged, there is discouraging cheek
In growth, and the animal takes an un-
thrifty appearance.
Something besides corn should be fed
as the grain ration, for the sake OF
variety If for no other reason. Relish
has a great influence on digestion, and
an animal will not eat with good rel.
ish when fed on single food for any
great length of time.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-09
Tanning Trees Twice.

When the tapping of maple trees was
done with an axe, chopping cash in
the maple and fixing spout to con-
duct the sap to the bucket, few sea-
sons sufficed to so scar the tree as to
greatly injure it's future growth and
value. And after all, less sap was
procured by this method than by those
now used, which scarcely make a scar
at all. A half-inch bit, boring into the
tree at slight angle above horizontal,
will gather the sap best. 1t is not un-
common to put two or even three spouts
into some Of the best trees. If the
spouts are withdrawn and the holes are
filed, healthy tree will grow over
the wound in year or two, SO as to
leave a very small scar.