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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-29
Care Fear and Yadkin Valley to he sold.

WINSTON. y. c.. Dec. 2S.-Judge
simonton. Of the United States Circuit
Court. has notified. Mr.. j. w Fries, re-
ceiver of the North State improvement
Company. and his attorneys Watson *
Buxton. Of this city. TO appear before
him i'm Wilmington on January 18th ncXt
when he will issue decree regarding
the sale OF the Cape Fear and Yadkin
Valley raiIoad. IT, is understood that the
Judges order will be for sale of the
road as "a whole ana not by sections. as
some Of the interested pfrties asked for.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-29
McCnN neletls DnhlrtN

LONDON. Dec ga dispatch from
Johannesburg South African republic.
says that the fight between the American
middle-weight boxer KID Mccoy and
"Billy" Doherty. of Australia, for the
middle-weight championship, and 1000
pounds a side Uhe gate money 10 be
divided took place on Saturday, and was
won by Mccoy i'm nine rounds. The men
were to fight twenty rounds. Until the
fourth round Doherty was the faVorite.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-29
Nnrih CnrnlIna FINANCE.

RALEIGH. y. c.. Dec. &.-State Treas
,irer Worth i'm his biennial report. states
tive amount 10 the credit of the sinking
fund al sl037lO lie estimates the state
expenses during the following two years
al 1921. $50 annually. flr below past cnsi.
no recommends only one increased appru-
priatiOu-fOr the State Normal school for
Girls from Sl7.j0O % 10000. The banks of
tho state are I'm sound and prosperous
condition. The valuation OF taxable prop
crtv has fallen of five and a hah MIL
lions
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-29

mob OF negroes concentrating there. ana
resulting I'm the two white boys. who Nere
instrumental In starting the trouble be-
ing forced to leave the place
Judge Redd. who was reported IN some
time ago. is much better. and will soon be
out again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-29
CanLnin Angle Keflar.

Captain ]. Il. Angle who fell from a
moving car on Christmas Day and sus-
tanned severe injuries. IS much better.
lie was able TO bc down stairs yesterday.
but will not go out for a day or two vet
During the absence Of Captain Angle.
Sergeant Cosby is acting Captain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-29
Residence Burned.

MINERAL CITY. VA, Dec. Especial.
The residence Of Mr. Thomas Ennis was
burned to-day with all its contents, MOTH
ing having been saved.
IL Is supposed that the fire originated
from n defective fue. Loss about $500,
no INSURANCE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-29
A Raw I'm Hanover.

BEAVER DAM, VA. Dec. 2S.-Special-
row was reported Saturday night az
Dawson between five white men and M
teen or twenty negroes. which resulted In
the white faction being forced to leave
Tor = vhus. u vas resumed to-day Ok
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-29
Rink Cffi .rr Resigns

Junius c. Davenport. cashier OF the
Commercial National Bank. or Roanoke.
has resigned his position after several
years Of service. and on yesterday leit
for Charlestown. West Virginia. to Visit
relativeA>
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-29

Mr.. Nora Bliss.
PETERSBCRG. VA. joe. --spcoial
Mrs More Bass. wife of Mr. James ID.
Bass. of this city. diCd worry suddenly
about o'clock This mornings She r'-
tired hst night ln hor usual health. The
deceased leaves Sis children
Prof Du Boi.-RN mond
RrpIrN Dee. Professor Emil llcIl-
rirh Du Eois-R,ymoud. 81 d.. b.. r.. S..
is dead. Ifc Was 3D. momh'i tnd perpetual
secretary OF thc Royal Academy of rri-
rrccs at Berlin. ur0f0e 0r lu ordinary
physiolopy boo the University of i.'flIn
and director of the Physiological ln.u-
tute. iie Was born in Berlin Dob ISIS
Nir John Brown.
LONDON. Dec. Z1.-Sir John Brown. one
Of tho FIRST boo Great Britain tp p'i'e
tha plating of warships with Hrm'r hl't
m Rriahton Yesterday lle WAS Mayor NJ
Sheffield from lN2 to l>1. and Master 'nt-
lDf fhprf from l,f, tO 1865. Doc was former
~ nroprictor of thc AtlIs Stool and IRON
Works no Shcfnoid.-Ncw York Herald.
lr.. Mar, Marley.
ROANOKE. VA. Dec. 2s.- Spooial-Alrs.
Mary Morley. aged eighty Give years. 81. 1
lers sunday after long illness. inc
remains were Inferred at Honslr.a i.i'
morning.
Hr. Laura Howard
HAMPTON Dec -,.-SpeD aiif.
Laura Howard wife Of Mr.. 'ltId
ard died at her residence. ou west 'h'i .i
street. Yesterday sunday mNLNIN- PM.
o'clock. after 3D. urotract'd ''-
leaves "a husband and two children
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11
CAMPAIGN OF DRESS.
STYLES FOR THE SUMNER ARE
NOW SETTLED.
CANVAS AND GRENADINES.
Expensive of All the Hot weather
Materials.

NEW YORK. July 1O.-The campaign OF
summer dress Is at last fully arranged FOR
the season, and fashions have settled down
into their place. leaving no uncertainty as to
what Is or what Is not to be worn for as
least two or three whole months. There
are some slight changes, and will be some
fresh developments from time to time, bu;
these are all matters Of detail which do not
affect the general plan Of modes.
This is an exceptional season in many re
spects, since materials and designs are more
varied ard numerous than ever before, and
furnish no end of suggestions for the exer-
else Of individual taste. especially in all
minor points Of decoration, which give the
GROWING finish to any well thought out
costume.
In all the infinite variety Of dress mate
rails used for summer gowns, silk canvas
and grenadines are perhaps the most fash
fonable and most expensive, too. since 4
silk lining Of good quality is a positive ne
cessity with these Transparent fabrics. But
wool canvas and mohairs are quite as good
style: and then there are batistes galore
and an endless diversity OF cotton materials
adapted to the most limited purse.
FOulards, too. are added to the list Of
silks this season, much to the delight OF
all those who can afford any sort of a silk
gown. as they are so effective in pattern
require so little trimming to give them
style. and are so cool and pleasant to the
touch. yoke Of embroidery OF a vest OF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11
MRS. GRUNDx SAYS.

That fashionable society is in process of
dissolution.
That time was when only the day labOrer
smoked pipe.
That golf is best of all out door games for
Cupid's fine work.
That hosiery has become a great factor in
the game of golf.
That there are more ways of buvipg a
bicycle than
That old swindles IN new form are ex-
ceedingly numerous.
THAI a regular street fight is far hp+4ar
than a family quarrel.
That modern doctors are clever giving neu,
names TO old diseases.
That fmpecunious college students are never
handicapped by friends.
That 1t is possible for some popular authors
to become monOtonous.
That education and examining the rneu,o-v
are two different things.
That often it is the vaIueless horse vUea %
most expensive harness.
That the notorious Mrs. Ebbsmith'' IL not
confined to the theater.
That impecunious American girls safa1v ss,,
they'll never wed title. ~
That it is the brain made up of nusb r,os4
susceptible to hypnotism.
That going to Europe in a crowded stea-,,sr
IS an imaginary pleasure.
That justice is about the only thing not
now travelling a wheel
That a hotel proprietor's personality in
TariGbly affects his house.
That the ice trust is easily the coolest NJ
all commercial impOsitfons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11
THE OUTWARD TIDE.

They took her birds away because they sang:
Her Kittens bells; and then they gather'd
round,
But. through the window still the music rans
OF many waves. in melodies of sound.
They saw her pictures smile about the room
The faces she had painted into life;
The oaEen bureau in the crimsoned gloom
With its wrought stores to grace her when
a wife.
And he who loved her watched the altered
That did not flush nor dimp1e at his touch.
Whilst Gods red sunrise filled the sacred
place,
And 1T the once proud head that droops so
much.
Dim thoughts like these rose to the rainbow
sky
The years have made US one in heart and
mind:
I shall be wanting her until die
And seeking always what I cannot fnd.'
The waves Tapped lightly on the shing1ed
And tossed the tinted shells and weeds
about
Then. with a swelling song. washed back
once more.
And. with the tide little life went out
Edith RutteT. in the London News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11

The most unique white gown Of the
season is white foulard, trimmed with
flounces Of white silk muslin dotted with
pink rose buds mixed with a thread of
gold. A Marie Antoinette fchu of the
muslin trims the bodice The sleeves have
q frill OF it. ard a wide pink satin belt
completes the waist.
White foulards, patterned with flowers,
but showing much of the white make ex-
ceedingly pretty gowns. Very pretty white
gowns, too, are made CT canvas and mohair.
with bodices of embroidered white batiste
over white silk ana insertions Of embrOid-
ery down each seam in the skirt.
Street coats with full basques and all
lined with lowered chine silk with a white
ground is another popular way to make
white alpaca gowns, and the rest should
be of white chiffon and yellow Vaienciennes
lace, with q black necktie tied in a bow in
front under the lace frilled collar.
Something still more charming and dainty
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11

finely plated mousseline de sole is all the
trimming necessary to make SUCCESS Of
this sort Of gown, and a novelty in trim
ming Tor taffeta silks is a very narrow
ruche OF tulle. This must not be more than
inch wide-less width Is better-Yery
full. and IN some dark or contrasting color
TO get the right effect
Black rulle is pretty on some Of the light
plain coloTs as well as the Powered silks
and for white silks striped with color the
tulle should match the stripe. Pointed
bolero fronts, trimmed with rows of tiny
rUches Of tule set on little apart and
falling over white mousseline de sole vest,
make a very effective bodice, completed by
tie wide belt OF a plain satin, which is the
distinctive feature Of so many new summer
gowns. Tuile and chiffon are permissible
on one gown, so the vest may be of the
chiffon, lavishly trimmed with yellow lace.
Tulle ruches are a pretty skirt trimming
for light, dressy gowns.
The new crepe de chine is decidedly the
very latest drees material IN Paris, and it
reset NbIes crepOn in its crinkled surface,
thioi Resa and weight, but has all the
lus@r and sOftness of the old-fashiOned
artic e. Cornfower blue, bright red, and
all h shades Of gray. seem to be favOrite
COloi 8 and skirts of these dresses are
made IA. the new way-not so full, shirred
in arount the hips over a separate silk
lining with less fullness than the outer
skirt and made separate at the bottom.
Embroidered lawn traced with a gold
thread is the usual trimming, and glace
silk is used for the wide folded belt. which
extends almost to the bust Black silk is
effective for this purpose. and short basques
Of the crepe sometimes fall below. The
wrinkled sleeve, fitting the arm, close
", and finished with a short puff or two
or three not very wide ruches at the top.
is the prevailing style for the crepe de
chine dress.
And It is only q question of very little
time when this small compromise between
balloons ana coat sleeves will disappear
altogether. That sleeves are small, skirts
still full but gradually decreasing in size,
and bolero jacket effect well to the fore
are three noteworthy points in fashion
which 1t is we'll to remember; and other
marked features arc the very short, full
basques. showing friIls OF colored silk
underneath. and belts of all sorts and de-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11

scriptfons, which seem to be everywhere
at the same time
Black canvass skirts 1R.de over a black
silk lining, and worn with fancy silk
waists, are still another French fashion
which may serve many a good turn, since
nearly every one has an old black silk
skirt which can be renovated, with a very
little new, for the lining
A novel idea in a gown of shot silk is
E. trimming of chiffon to match the light
est tint in the silk. One rufie of silk and
one of chiffon trim the skirt, and the en-
tire bodice is covered with yellow guipure
and finished with chiffon rosettes and
collar band White gowns are, as usual in
summer, very fashionable for both day and
evening dress. ard they are simple or eIe-
CANT, according tn the time and occasion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11
AN ABsENT-AIINDED MAN.

Will tell you while I can
OF an absent-miaded man,
And an absent-minded man was he,
Who forgot an unkind word
Just as soon as it wes heard
Such an absent-miEded man was he.
IN political debate,
Now. I can most truly state,
Such an absent-minded man was he
His opponent on the street
With hand-shake he would greet,
Such an absent-minded man was he.
Once he left a goodly store IL
at a poor old widows door
Such an absent-minded man was has
And, although twas all the same.
Quite forgot to leave his name.
Such an absent-minded man was he
You see
Such an absent-miaded man was he.
Caroline F. Needham In July St Nicholas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11
CoLORING LEATHER.

In Germany "A New Process of Color
ing by Electricity Discovered
In Germany new process OF colorinx leather
Is being exploited. Electricity is utilized Pba
leather is placed upon a zinc table vbieb
forms the positive pole. The dyeing n,aferis !
is poured over this, and the negative pole con
nected TO the leather. Under the action Of the
current, the coloring matter penetrates ne
leather and patterns may be designed upon
the surface by covering it with q paffern nfs -
connected to the Negative nole. Pew
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11
AIAUDE THE SCHOLAR.

Mauds wears so many charming hats,
Straw. ribbon, velvet. toques and fats, d
IT'S hard TO tell from out the rest
In which device love her best.
I long to kiss her saucy lips.
When Ger her braids sailor tips,
And when g Gainsboro' crowns her hair
She calls TO mind a portrait rare.
At tennis in her Tam o'Shante-
She charms me with her witty. banter
And meath her party hood OF lace
A flower fair think her face.
But when she does her curls entTzp y
Within the scholars Oxford cap, ssaHs.
The power Of her mind feel. g
And Rt heg feet epmely kasel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11
POLYGLOT.

o Belle Marie,
Charmante aussi,
If thou couldst see
Ny love parfait.
Wouldst thou, say,
Gleichgultig be?
Formosa tu
Ich bin so blue.
So scwach and sad:
One smile / know,
Elk amino,
Would make me glad.
Puella fine.
One kiss of thine
Would so delight
Thy slave soumis.
'Twould dwell with me
Fur eWigkeit.
Afais done en- tout,
So kali bist du,
Most frigid she.
Meherclei Is't so?
Then say 1t slow,
Thou'rt married? Out?
Nathan NJ. Levy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11

Lord Ligonier's death was once enormously
announced In the newspapers, and he was
ever. assured him that he had no case having
suffered no damage. There" he said, you
are very much mistaken. for I was going to
marry a great fortune. who thought I was but
a. The papers said was so. and now she will
no. have me-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-11

is a white mousseline de sole gown with
skirt made in alternate rows of tucks and
blonde lace insertion the entire length,
and worn over a pink silk lining. The old
fashioned book muslin appears again among
the white gowns, and one model has three
tiny ruffies on the skirt, trimmed with
three rows of baby ribbon in mauve, and
two shades of green and chine ribbon,
which combines the three shades, forms the
belt.
White gowns, like the black ones, fnva-
riably have some touch of color this sea-
son. Some of the muslin dresses are made
with Two skrts each one tucked and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-20
TAsTERN LEAGUE.

The Grays played and were defeated In
IN interesting game by the Is sons at
Rocky Point yesterday afternoon. Both
teams put up sn excellent exhibition OF
ball and the contest, taken as whole,
was fraught with interesting plays from
start to finish. In tho early part OF the
game il looked as though the home team
would win an easy victory, but in the
fourth iuning Buffalo scored three ruus,
tying the score, aad in the ninth won out
by Garrison finish with two more
taliies. Providence scored once in the
seventh, but was unable TO push another
man over the plate. The result might
have been different had regular league
umpire otiiciated In this, however, as
on several previous occasions, IL was
necessary to select Impires from the play
ers, owing TO the non-appearance OF
Gaffney, and as might be expected, the
men'did not render their decisions with
the exsctness and precision essential TO
the welfare OF the game. still II is no
more.than right TO say that their de-
cisions, right or wrong, were given
wholly un biased by any partizan feeling.
President Pat Powers was on the field,
and In conversation with a NEWS re-
porter said tnat he had given GaDney
his walking papers owing 10 his I'M
relia bility. Billy Long was 10 ofbciate
In yesterdays game, but he likewise
failed TO put in an appearance.
Knorr pitched for Providence and gave
an excellent exhibition OF the twirler's
art until he became disgusted with the
ball and strike decisions of the umpires,
and from that on his work was some
whst ragge1.N Gruber did satisfactory
work for Buffalo in the box.
Summarize.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-20

of the national agreement and reserve rule
the policy of any club investing In pcrIna-
nent property you would have been DEEM
oil a flt subject for an insane cell A
vision Of the Coliseumlike homo OF tho
Philadelphia club would have seemed then
like a foresight OF tho millennium. While
the present baseball laws may keep few
from receiving offers of salaries which
could not be justified by the profits Of the
game it gives employment to scores who
would not otherwise have chance TO
play and also keeps the average baseball
salary up TO twice its antercscryo rule size.
Manager McGonniglc of the Louisyilles
has been showing how easy 1t is for pa
irons of a club 90 raise the cry strengthen
the team, " but how difficult Is the task for
the club. Ho aptly remarks: "No club
will part with the services Of a star player
for love or money. Tho only way 60 get
new and satisfactory material is to develop
SC from minor league timber. That de-
mands time and much experimenting.
with possibly dozen failures 20 ono find.
Tho Brooklyn clab has been unusually
fortunate in getting new stars during the
last two years Lachance, Jones, Anders
son ana Burroll are aquartet hard TO beat.
The latter for q short time early In the
season failed TO show well, and the club
almost let good thing slip through its
hands. Necessity, however, called him
into the game, and he has shown himself
able 20 hold his own In the fastest COM
papy New York, Philadelphia, Boston,
Chicago and Cleveland have had little
success with their young blood.
What will the League do with Tebeau
and tho games In which he plays under
protection of a temporary injunction? 1t
Is hard TO answer But want TO go on
record with just one prediction: In tho
end Tebeau and tho Cleveland club will
reap the National league whlrlwind. IL
Is a hard contract to "go up against"
o. Z. CAyJoR
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-20
A SEQUENCE OF sEvENs.
That Number Seems to Follow Bryan with
Great Persistence.

When the Democratic nominee for presi-
dent, " j. Bryan, arrived at Chicago,
several weeks before tho convention con-
venod he put up at a hotel the name OF
which Is spelled with seven letters, Clif-
ton. The clerk assigned him TO room 7.
The committee In charge of the arrange
ments had just seven coupons printed on
the tickets of admission, and there were
just seven business sessions.
The Democratic convention convened in
the seventh month os the year, July, on
the seventh day OF the month at city
tho namo of which Is spelled with just sew
EN- letters, Chicago.
The name of the nominee, and, by the
way, there aro just scvon letters In nomi-
neo, Ia spelled with seven letters, William,
seven lctters W. J. Bryan, seven letters.
He was nominated by III. 7. Lewis, sew
en- letters, and the first state 20 vote for
him was Georgia, which Is spelled with
seven letters. Mr.. Dryan's home Is a city
Of seven letters, Lincoln, and the state
whose vote secured him tho nomination
was Montana, seven letters. The chair
man OF the national committee in charge
of the convention was Harrity, seven let
tcrs, and the now chairman is g. NJ. Whits,
seven letters. He wears n No. z shoe and
No. hat, and there were just seven
states that followed the standard of Ne
braska for long time before Illinois join
Ell the procession.
The name OF the club that Mrs. Bryan
organized IL spelled with seven letters,
Sorosls, and he referred to just seven kinds
Of business men in his great speech that
secured his nomination. There were soyen
candidates for prcsldcnt nominated before
tho convention, and the sleeping car that
carried him Co Chicago was the Fcronia, 7"
scvcn letters. Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-20
Ro,on In This Country.

General Carlos Roloif, secretary Of war
of the Cuban republic, has arrived I'm New
York on business connected with his gov
ernmcnt He has kept his whereabouts
thus far n profound secret, il being known
only 20 the most trusted representatives
of President Ciseros goyernment In New
York
Roloff who Is Polo by birth, is about
81 yenrs OF age. Tho greater part Of his
life be has spent in Cubn, and he has
riskcd 10 on innumcrablc occasions for the
Islands freedom. Tho commencement Of
the present war found General Roloff ono
Of the first 20 take the field In the cause Of
liberty, and his elevation 90 tho post of
secretary OF war is tribute to the soldier 3
record ON tho battlefield.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-20
GIGANTIC TOWER FOR CHICAGO.
Elffel structure VIII 30 y Dwarf Com.
pared To IL.

Chicago is 10 have the highest tower in
the world. 1t viii ho 1, l50 feet in height
on base $50 feet square. Tho Eiffel
tower will 10 but dwarf In comparison
with il.
Tho tower win be known as tho city
tower and win DO huilt BY the City Tower
company, OF which d. Il. Proctor Is tho
president It will be erected on tho West
SiGo on tho cid bali park between Throop,
Loomis, Harrison and Congress streets.
The property b. owned by New York capt
tGllsts, end negotiations wcrc closed for a
ten years lease az $4,000 year.
IL Is Gaid that the structure can he put
UP for third less than the Elffcl tower,
which cost 81 100000 Thirty five elcva-
tors win carry people to the different
stages, where every SORT of amusement win
be provided, from continuous performances
TO pyrotechnic displays and airship flights
by reckless Inventors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-20
CAYL0R'S BALL GOSSIP.
Why the National League Cannot
Keep It's Umplres.
"Kicklng" on tn: Ballfleld--H Hoodlumism
That Must Be Stopped.

When Tim Keefe, the old time pitcher
and National league umpire. recently sent
his resignation 20 President Young, he
made q statement for publication explain
ing the cause Of his withdrawal. Mr..
Keefo boldly asserted that the vicious GUS
tom Of kicking" on tho ballfield has be-
come 80 general, violent and continuous
that no man with self respect can serve as
an umpire Ho declared that the unde-
served abuse which players heaped upon
him this yeor was more than human na-
ture could bear.
There Is much truth in this vnledictory
OF tho ex-umpirc. For two years / have
been calling attention 20 thcsteady growth
Of the kicking evil and have been warn
ing the baseball lawmakers to curb 1t or