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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31

Gentlemen's Nickel Watches. warranted
TO keep good time. only SIG. ,oo
Ladies' White Aprons reduced 10 NC
Pearl shirts reduced to Toe. 40.
81 Madras Bosom Shirts reduced 10 &c:
C;entiemen's Fancy Pique-Bosom Snlrts'
were g. reduced 10 15c.
PRICES REDUCED or MUSLIN IN
DERWEAR.
Ladies' $3.50 House Dresses reduced 70 oSc'
Ladies' 81 Light Figured DUCK SUITS re-
duced TO 81 80.
white Pioue Suits reduced to 81.
Ladies Spring Refer Jackets, &c
Cotton Crash. very heavy, 1-2c. yard.
Stair OH-CIoth. 10c. yard
Cloth Pound Books reduced 10 f2c.
All-Wool Sc Blankets reduced to S.4S.
I2 l-2c Heavy Unbleached Canton, &c. q
Boys u..s Double-Breasted Cashmere
$50 Wash Suits. for boys, 75c.
Rugs, yards long, reduced to Joe
club Bags, Csc
Mosouito Canopies reduced TO N.25.
Ramboo Porch-Shades. ski. only N.25.
100 pieces OF Wide Valenciennes Lace, &c
p piece.
Meade & Bakers Mouth Wash. l5c.
20c Tooth Brushes. lcc.
3 cakes OF Soap for lOc.-larse SIZE
Inch Ribbon, all colors, &c. yard.
High Chairs, for children, yOc. -
Expressly agons, iron aNles ana seat 81
Patent Safety Swings, zoe. -
Gentlemen's 81 Sweaters reduced TO N.Z2.
Gentlemen's Bleached Jeans Drawers, Zoe'
36-inch White Linen. Tor gentemens draw
ers, soc. yard.
SIS Baby-Carriages, Sl2.5O.
Remnants Of Mattings and Carpets.
odds and Ends in Table Linen.
Remnants Of White India Linen and
Check Muslin.
Chlldren's Tan Hose, &c. a pair.
White Tam O. Shanter Duck caps, nc
Ladies' Ribbed Vests, 8 for 2c.
25c Pure White Ribbed Vests. ~ l-2c.
Ladies' Medium Weight Shirts, high neck
and short sleeves, reduced TO z'c''
from Soc
Ladies Balbriggan Shirts. low neck ana
sleeveless, reduced TO l5c
Colored Cord Ruffiing &c. a yard.
q and soc. Ruching reduced TO DC. a yard
Chlldren's White Jeans Corset-Bodies, &c.
Tetlow's Talcum Powder. 1Oc.
Fibre Channels, 4c. a yard.
Best Ammonia, Sc. a bottle.
Black or White Garter Web. &c. yard.
Largest Size Kid Curriers'. u l-2c.
Mourning Waist Sets, IL 1-2c.
BOYS Percale Shirt Waists. 15c.
Black Undressed Foster Lace Kids, &c
sizes IL and 81
Ladies' Black Kid Gauntlets, were N.75,
now zoe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31

Richmond 70 address our people during
the month OF september. Major Daniel
hopes that the Auditorium Will be Sc
cured for Bryan 20 speak In. and that
excursion trains will be run 10 this city
from all convenient points In this state
and North Carolina
II our congressional nomination could
be deferred until Mr.. Bryan has had an
opportunity TO address our voters and
explain his position, we would then, Ia
all probability, have a large primary, and
ell the rest OF the canvass In this dis
trict would be plain sailing, az II were.
We earnestly trus- tnat no Democrat
will enter the field as an independent
but II is contingency We should pre-
pare for. II such candidate should
come out, the Jackson Ward vote wouid
be for him. OF this we may as well
convince ourselves now as later on.
The Democratic Committee for TINS
congressional district VIII meet in TINS
city on the 4th OF August. at the same
time that the state Committee meets
but we trust It will not then take action
as TO ordering a nominating convention
But II il must act then, let the committee
name a late day for the convention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
The Situation.
washington Post.)


Chairman Faulkner, OF the Democratic
Congressional Committee. has his hands
full nowadays, supplying the demand for
campaign literature, most Of the secre-
taries Of the State committees, drawing
on him for their supplies Among his
mail yesterday was a letter from a
prominent politician I'm Michigan, who
says that the Republicans in that State
are very much disrupted on the finan-
cial issue He also mad a letter from Del
aware. saying that two out Of the three
counties OF that State we're a unit on
indorsing the Chicago platform, while the
sentiment in the third was very strong
in favor OF this course. Two national
bank presidents OF Pennsylvania also
write that they will stand by the De-
mocracy, and swallow free-silver with
the greatest possible grace consistent
with the changes which must inevitably
follow a change Of our financial system.
These letters were a great surprise, as
well as a pleasure, TO Senator Faulkner,
who has been criticised by some extreme
gold-bug Democrats for not withdrawing
from the campaign, on the silver plat
form.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31

Mrs. B. r. Robsin, lady 43 years OF
age, residing at Perrysville, o.,
says. September ID, 1886: Amy one
who saw me about six months ago
never thought / would be alive
to-day. I looked ike ghost. and
/ couldn't eat or sleep on account
OF having malaria so bad. had
chronic Indigestion. was dizzy about
all the time. Medicine did not
help me any. / spent so much on
doctors / was clear discouraged. A
neigh5or told me about Ripans
Tabules. 90 l bought a package at
the drugstore. ! got better from
the first dose. Now l am able to
do all my Homework myself. l
tell everybody 20 use Ripans Tabules
and save doctor bills"
Ripans Tabules are sold by druggists,
r ky mail II the price TO cents bux)
5 sent 20 The Ripans Chemical Com
ANY. no. 10 Spruce Gtrsct. New York.
sample vial. 10 cents. b.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
NnuAcn.

CThe SDectator)
Fair is the Sword a weapon OF qelgnt
Rat fairest when the flashing blade
Obeys
A practiced hand, an arm OF giant might,
Swift as a meteor flaming through the
night, 49,.
More fair than sword OF steel, most ex-
When mans the instrument whose deeds
reQuite -
Hail Nansen, crowned with courage III 10
grace
Thine iron frame, and stern. heroic face.
Go. wrest her secret from the arctic
cline,
SUCH men as thou exalt the human race.
GLADDEN. all hearts. and. Ike star
sublime,
illuminate the abysmal gulf Of time.
w II. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
Friday Special Remnant-Day al The TOWER

Remnants OF u l-2 and TIC. Dimity. to
IL yards. &c. yard.
Saline Cgepons, reduced to 5 1-2c. yard.
Remnants OF Covert Cloths, &c.
Grass Linen with coiored stripes and fig
ures, reduced 10 s lie.
Grass Linen. with grass-linen woven dots,
Sc. yard.
20 pieces Of Dress Bingham reduced to &c.
yard.
Heavy Cord DimIty reduced to 5 1-2c.
yard.
Figured Batlste reduced to i-2c. a yard.
Swivel Silks reduced 10 ~ i-2c. yard.
All $1.25 ShIrt-Waists reduced TO &c.
50c. irt-Walsts reduced to 5ec. -
Tho Large Figured Persian Percales, 80
inches wide, reduced to l-fS. ,,,oo.
Remnants Of 81 1-2c. organdy reduced to
IL lie. a yard.
Ladies' Linen Collars reduced to lc.
Ladies White Cuifs reduced to sc.
Ladies' Pure Nilanaise Silk Gloves reduced
to Csc
sc. Hair Brushes reduced to lOc.
Toe. Ladies' Hand-satchels reduced 70 2Sc
Gentlenen's White Lawn Bows reduced
to &C. apiece.
Gentlemen's steel-Rod Umbrellas reduced
Ladies' Black Gloria Parasols reduced to
Large White Honeycomb Towels, &C.
Gentiemen's 50c Teck Scarfs, &c.
Gentlemen's tcc. Teck Ties reducen 10 DC.
Gentlemens 50c. Teck Ties reduced TO lOc.
Heavy Black Satin Teck Ties reduced 10
l9c
Gentlemen's 75c. Puff Ties, &c.
Gentlemen's White Pique Four-in-hand
Ties, tic.
Llght-Coiored Figured satlnes, were 21c..
reduced to l0c.
Solld-Black Ginghams reduced to &C..
Light Checked Satines reduced TO &c.
Heavy Yard-Wide Unbleach, l-2c. YARD.
1914 Unbleached Sheeting, u l-Lc.
1914 Unbleached Jeans lie.
LOOK THROUGH TIE REMNANTS IN
THE DOMESTIC STOCK.
Ginghams. Jeans. Cottons, Satins, Chevi-
OTIS Ducks, Crepons. Ticking, Outings,
Flannels, DENNIS. Flannellettes,
Percales. and Sheetings.
Remnants Of Black All-Over Nets ana
Flouncings.
Ecru Insertings, &c. yard.
Torchon Laces, 3 inches vide, &C. YARD
Point d Esprit, As inches wide, in all eoloFs
&c q yard.
10c. Open and Shut Fans, &c.
Wool and Linen Etamine, for skirts, re-
duced 20 40c. a yard
Linen Crash reduced to II 1-2c. yard
Black Rubber Buttons, lie. a yard.
Tinted Art Squares reduced to hair price,
SOC. Persian Ribbons reduced TO Zoc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH.
BY THE DISPATCH COMPANY

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office, sample copies free
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31

Congressman Terry. of Arkansas, who
has been sojourning in the mountains OF
Virginia, has returned 10 the city, and Is
stopping at the Metropolitan.
II notice" said he that the most Bit
Ter of all the Populst delegations at the
ST. Louis convention was the contingent
from my State. They were against Bryan
TO the last ditch. ] do not believe that
they correctly represent the sentiment OF
the great mass of the Populist voters in
Arkansas. The rank and aie will be glad
of the chance to vote for Bryan. regard
less OF what the leaders do. and he VIII
carry the State overwhelmingly" The
Washington Post.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31

The action OF Judge simonton In en-
Joining the Seaboard and other railroad
companies against cutting rates may
or may not have been justified by the
law and the evidence, may or may not
have been for the best interest Of the
companies and the public. but 1t was
Just one Of those things as to which the
Chicago platform calls for reform. 1t
is sure to be often referred to during this
campaign, and will be generally classed
under the heading OF government by
Injunction"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31

It is suggested in some quarters that
Mr.. J. Sterling Morton be made the
nominee for President Of the gold Demo-
Gratis. and II occurs to us that II the In
choate organization in question desires TO
cut the least possible igure in The No
vember election, II will adopt the sugges-
ton referred TO- Mr.. Morton should stick
10 the idea embodied in his motto, PLANT
trees" That one Of his IDEAS, at least
IL q. 0ood one
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
THE VIRGINIA ROT SPRINGS.

BATH COUNTY. VA,
ON CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAIL
WAY: $40 FEET LII WALTON.
4 large end splendid h4.ei, c"is'
THE HOMESTEAD. with al moitla
coaysnieaces, inclu1ing private h@sas, na'
been erected on tha site OF the pa ltpi4i-.
stead After June 18th rases Tor thl
sumner will be as follows: tomcs'
Hotel cottages and annex. froA ~ ~
week upward. according 10 siee eNA ~,
81 Der week upward. 49,, ,-,..
MTisEMENTS AND SPOTS: flif
orc5estra. dancing "a the Casino eve
eveniax. riding ana driving parties ds'3.
s~,,,s'is. he Urn-fennis. pool and bllarasi
oo"Nhs' FRED. STERRl
e,- G., warts Manager
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31

A delegation from Virginia saw MT
Hanna In his room Wednesday Inc
delegation are part of the National Com
mittee. They are G. r. Bowoen, De VI.
Iona. and ex-Congressman Waddill- III
Is understood that they came TO lay De-
fore Mr.. Hanna the necessity Tor some
money being spent in that State, In oraer
TO carry il for the party. Another VIZ
einian who saw Mr.. Hanna was eX-Con-
eressnan Brady, of Petersburg. He
said that the businessmen Of his state,
regardless Of party, were for Mckinley
and he assorted that Virginia would be
Republican this year If the votes cast
for Mckinley were counted.-New YORK
dispatch in the Washington POST
II we should express the hope that the
National Republican Committee would
not give Bowden e. Co. any money we
would be charged by some people here
with trying to prevent northern capital
from coming TO Virginia. SO we shall
only say to our friends, the enemy, that
such representations as are now being
made to them have been made on similar
occasions, for, To- these many years; and,
as TO the results, we point to the records
OF presidential election returns
our Information is to the effect that
Virginia is safer for the Democratic nomi-
noes this year than It has been any presi-
Dental year since the war closed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31

There doesn't seem TO be much love lost
between the Socialist and the Anarchist.
and we suppose the development Is quite
natural. since tho Socialist wants alto
eeiher TOO much government. and the
Anarchist wants none at all.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
MOUNTAIN Tor HOTEL AaD
SPRINGS.

over Rockash Gap Blue Rigse M0unia.ns
2,0O0 feet above the level OF The fel. %
Views. delightful summer resort cee-p
board, stfon iron springs. many ,ri
families Of easy access. Address Nft.ie
MASSfE & CO, Alton. "a. my q SIN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
.1..n,s ,rrrr. SPRINGS HOTEL

NEAR wAYNEsBoRo' AND BAsil
CITY.
An IDEAL place for Families. P'eas"'"
Scenery, and Heeish.
No money or pains has been sp@sea y
,,sles a The outing place u the mountains
"'@ FORD & MpOWELL'
~ s-su w&F1m Owners and Maness'~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31


The President Is heard from, but, alas,
not on the question of the hour. His pro
clamation ~ about filibustering, and con-
tains no reference whatever to free silver,
the single gold standard, or the possibility
Of a second alleged Democratic ticket in
the ZELDA sort Of fifth wheel to the coach
of the Democratic party. II is possible,
however, that the President may be heard
from again. and ON questions that burn
Our people understand pretty well al
ready that It is not the proper
thing in law to filibuster. They
all desire light. though, on the
money problem and would appre-
ciate authoritative information as to the
present attitude Of Mr.. Cleveland toward
the party, OF which. until recently. at
least, he was the head
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
JEFFERsON PARN uoYFL,

one mile from University Of Eirgala. WI
OPEN JUNE lst. Many !wgi0' .n'''
WILLIAM A. BOWLES, PROM 'nfoI
my l3-3m ChalIOttess o a.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31

Manager Hanna has established head
quarters in a life-insurance building
Now is the time for Republicans to pro-
vide against the future.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
.TuE PLIsfFiIufiON.' Q

OCEAN CITY. 40, -,
A NEW HOTEL. WITH EVERY $40
dern convenience situated directly 2
ocean front. Terms mod rate.
iv 5-cOdlms Mrs X y. siiRkNEs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31

LOUISA COURTHOUSE. VA. NOW
OPEN FOR SUMMER BCAhDf ,a.
Terms very moderate
Mrs. NJ Y. MADDUX,
~ Aim prnnrfafrfsg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31

The Spanish general Inclan is said TO
be a prisoner in the hands Of the Cuban
leader, Antonio Maceo. who offers to OK
change him for Sanguilly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
STOCKTON HOTEL

CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY.
Open from June 5th 70 September Hth. Tho mot
elegant and spacious on the coast, every laeii ~
and requisite for the comfort and convenience ~
guests. Private baths, plumbing perfect. Morgsff
celebrated orchestra OF eighteen pieces. s1ui ilr
illustrated booklet HORACE ~ CAAE, frlsh
and The NcFmandie. Washington, d. Y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31

A PhIladelphian has fallen heir to
fortune which has been accommodating for
nineteen years. and which he viii now
probably procssd to scatter. --
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
SUMMER RESORTS.
WANrEn-

WANTED,
IN PRIVATE FAMILY, AT ALLIE.
ghany Springs, a few Boarders. only D
quarter Of ?. mile from the hotel. cello
brated Allegheny water kept constantly
on hand free of charge. Terms. 6 Der
week Apply 10 Mrs. Il. REID HAND
ING, Allegheny Springs, Va. u solve
FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST VILE
have accommodations fOr BOa.---RS Q
my cottage. Ocean View. Va. Terms le4s
sonable References exchanged.
Mrs. a. $. DtOF $40.
fy 29-5t Ocean View, "a.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
ADVERTISING RATES.
t~.rr4 or LESS.

wanted situation. payable IN gs
vance c5 words or les .o,.o.v dav," or
Above rates are Tor eNcis .,t,,.iv
Advertisements running conse s.'',,sr TYNE
81 Ines or less. 81; in nonpariel' ieaaeo'
Eve lines or less. 70 cents. ,..-,tshoa
card OF rates for more, space iuri'''Ae1
on application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
FRIDAY. JULY 81, 1895

THIS PAPER RECEIVES THE COM
MINED ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SER
VICE OF THE SOUTHERN Asso-
GATED PRESS AND THE UNITED
-,nr~cu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31

UPTOWN OFFICE. BRoAD-sTRR6bEtIT,
pHApNACY. H9 EAST BROAD
STREET. NJ Ac.r,
vTssT-END OFFICE. PARK Pi,AT ~,
PHARMACY. BELVIDERE AND MAIN
STREETS. , an, 1tr,rJ.
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
REMARKABLE OFFER.

For the round trip, Richmond to Bed
ford, one weeks board at Hotel Bed
ford, trip to top Of Peaks in carriages
and coaches, lunch. aud attendants, adj
mission 20 Top Of Peaks--sll included
in one ticket, and all for Sl5. Usual coat
of such trip $40. Provision is made
for only 200 people from Richmond end
Manchester. SO secure your tickets
now, or you win be left.
The special attractions are gotten up
for the pleasure OF this outing party,
and all are invited TO participate in same.
Carry your riding habits. Three big
liyeries in town-hofses guaranteed to
all for fox chase, tournament, and after
noon rides for soc. each.
Think OF it Garry your bicycles
fifty lady ridero at hotel now. We go,
rain OF shine II il rains all the better ;
it will be clear when you get there.
There will be several hundred visitors
from Lynchburg and Roanoke during
the gala days OF this outing week. You
all are tired OF the seashore. IL you
miss this you miss the greatest aud
cheapest OF all. Limit of tickets can be
extended II desired.
Train leaves Chesapeake and Ohio
depot james River diyision) SATURDAY,,
August 10th, at $3.50 o'clock A. NJ.
Secure invitations from chaperons
or the committee and get up your own
party.
COMMITTEE.
TT. PARK, Richmond. Va
w. Il. BRADLEY, Manchester, Va.
w. X. BAcHE, Barton Heights
cnAPRR0ss.
Mrs. A. d. AruSsoS.
Mss. GEORGE A. MINOR.
Mrs. y. II. BoYKIs,
~ ao-soaot
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31

An letters and telcerams must oe sy-
dead 20 THE DISPATCH CONAN !.
Re,e~.cd communications VIII no' "
~o4,.-t4.1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31

DoOK AND JOB PRINTING NEAT
ID LIZ ExEcureD ar TuE pispA0ra
PaiSTiNu-h0usG
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31

EXCURSIONS, PICNIcs, sc.
.EX0ur[ SION
AND
OUTENG!
.HuQuSt 18th.
GREATEST YET ANNOUNCED.
ONLY ONE A YEAR,
Richmond to The Peaks Of Otter !
AWesk's Outing 10 the Cool Mountains.
HEADQUARTERS AT
BEAUTIFUL HOTEL BEDFORD.
AWssk, and Every Day 4 Gala Day.
Grand FOX-ChaSG

Fifty hounds and one hundred lady
aud gentlemen riders q irlp to the top
OF the Peaks of Otter-the sublimest
scene ever beheld grE tournament
and ball prominent speakers will de-
liver charge to knights and coronation
address music by the Roanoke brass
band two special full dress germans /;
ball other nights full orchestra Of
string music piano concerts by Leo
Wheat one hundred lady and gentle
men horseback riders every afternoon (;
bicycling, boating on the lake, lawn
tennis, ten-pin alley, shuttle board, and
other amusements too numerous 10 men
ton Hotel Bedford handsomely deco
,.ta1 and illuminated
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-31
Ladies' & Children's Suits
Infants Caps and Bonnets
Millinery.

Lessened prices on TRIMMED HATS,
also UNFRAMED HATS. and stuns TO
trim with. Deft fingers can evolve dainty
bits of headgear at little cost.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-12

wheel? A beautiful day it is, and one
worth bordering by every American,
but 1t is the end of the beginning.
Even yachting, the latest of the sports
to assemble it's notaries, is already well
under way. AS for golf, cycling, and
such active exercises
Why, the season has been open long
enough for outing fashions to wax and
wane and die again. And to set and
harden in their molds like jelly, so that
they may be handled as historical facts,
like that of the Plymouth Rock debark-
alton.
The bicycle gown, for instance, is in
material very various, but in cut it has
practically only two variations, and
these they are:
You may have boomers If you will,
and if you have strength of mind to stop
there and not make them knickerbock-
ers, and not substitute mans golfng
zap for your pretty shade, and not do
and of the things that-well, lots of nice
girls do wear boomers, of course, and
do stop right there, lots of them.
A little moro common than the bloom
er suit is the divided skirt. Skirts updi-
vided there are none except in the home
made suits cut down from old tailor
made gowns. A mere man wouldn't sus-
pect the fact, but that broad middle
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-12
THOSE NEGLECTED. FINGERS.
Children Waste Hours In Practicing
Piano Exercises Of No Benefit
Practice the Exercise Given Here and the
Result VIII Be Magical-The Learner
May Invent His Own by Fol-
lowing Directions.
GcoPYRIaHr. 1861

In America and Great Britain the in
creased use of the piano is perhaps the
clearest sign Of the musical growth Of
the English-speaking people. The num-
Der of pianos turned out every day is
simply bewildering, and they find their
way into the smallesthomes. They are
pushed out by enterprising dealers in
every part of the United States and are
sold in every conceivable way, from a
full cash payment at the start down to
nothing at all on delivery and so much
or nothing-a month until paid for
or returned. Every piano sold means
more music and generally more prac-
ticing.
The greatest development in piano
teaching and methods has been made in
the more liberal allowance of rational
methods of playing. The old school
law that required the fingers to be lifted
to heights that utterly prevented any
freedom of stroke has gone the way of
many similar prejudices, and the more
advanced schools allow within certain
limits great freedom in the manner of
producing the tone. There has also
been great advance in the general I'M
'derstanding of good music; and the
musical progress of the end OF the CEN
fury has shown itself in thousand diff
ferent ways.
1et, with all this progress, with all
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-12

There are little ideas In dress like
these:
A gray blue flannel. tailor made, with
pin stripes Of dark blue, cuffs and col
lar of white leather and lining Of red
silk.
A close white serge suit with collar
and revers of black velours MORE; good
for yachting or lawn party gown.
A summer evening dress for out of
town: Pale blue satin with trailing APP
pie blossoms and sleeves of painted
chiffon. The apple blossoms were
painted on, and there was the green of
The foliage to offsettheir pinky white and
whitey-pink. And upon the shoulder
a bunch Of them.
Long crnmnled sleeves Ct sa... 80 =
parent gauze or tulle are worn as ar
ever present help for women with thin
or red arms.
The grass-linen-over-silk absurdity
so common this year, has of course its
analogue in underwear-the overskirt Of
thinnest muslin and insertion worn
above an underskirt of red silk or pink
taffetas or other seductive stuffs. Say
you begin with pink taffeta; then
comes an overskirt of an accordion.
plated muslin with rows of ivory tint
Mechlin lace set in; then a ballroom
gown OF pink satin and the fal-lals there