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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19

henesth n showed a dull green silk lining.
The belt and stock were OF dun green
satin ribbon, with a cord edge, Fastening
at the back with wide bows. WINE rom
the belt were suspended tabs OF rippon'
finished By bows also.
OF course, certain degree or waSm,n
must be obtained, because II IL ~ not
ones nose e very apt to become frignt-
fully mink. and ones pretty, mobile
features 10 look pinched and drawn. not
"a sneak OF the havoc n chill brings TO
the smooth, pretty skin. Yes, indeed,
warmth. TO certain degree, must DC
observed; and this Is very readiiy done
nv wearing the little tight under waist
of channels skin, which Is actually no
thing more or less than corset cover,
and takes I'D no space whatever. they
aomotimes have sleeves, though seldom.
az the bodice sleeves are so full and may
so easily be warmly padded under the
masses OF folds that an undersleeve IL
not a necessity.
A charming gown made cosey and
warm I'm this way 10 OF wood-brown boucle
and corduroy. The medium-wide skirt
has numerous godets made with over
lapped seams as decoration. The bodice
ia round, and is made up or wood
brown corduroy in thick. broad stripes
cut on the bias. 1t fits the form smooth
~. and, with no fitting seams. being
drown over tight lining. 1t fastens di-
agonally with a set OF exquisitely-
framed miniature buttons. The sleeves
arc pronouncedly faring, and droop
modishly toward the elbow. a huge col
larette covers the shoulders, coming to
the waist in front. after the fashion
Of the favorite fichu. 1t is Of feathery
chinch, and lovely contrast to the warm,
brown tone Of the gown. brig mun OF
the same fascinating fur is adorned with
a smashing big bow OF pearly-gray vel
vet and a nosegay Of deep purple violets-
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A CHARMING TRsCIx.
or Rich HeIietrope velvet and Corn
CoICred SILK.

That charming woman, Nine. de Per-
signy, was present and wore a beautiful
gown.
The body and skirt Of the gown were OF
satin. and the sleeves OF velvet, the for
mer being OF pale-yellow, and the latter
a deep heliotrODe.
The skirt was made with a panel OF
graylsh ecru guipure in front and hume
rous deep godets at the back and sides.
The front panel was narrow and straight,
and was set in between two great pipings
OF helotrope velvet and a similar piping
finished the bottom OF the entire skirt.
The bodice in the back was fitted with
out seams, and covered by a pointed piece
OF guipure set on smoothly. In front the
satin was pouched with "A blouse effect
and trimmed with three pieces Of guipure
set on in points.
The edge OF the decolletage was finished
by a large roll piping OF heliotrope velvet,
and the bottom had twisted belt Of vel
vet. finished by large square bow at the
hack
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19

early days Of NY authorship up TO the
present time there has always been a
story on hand. and writing has become
so much a part Of my life that It IS
difficult quite to understand what life
without a vocation would be like. or bow
people exist without dream children
They cost one much suffering, and bring
many cares and anXieties; they are not
what we could wish, and We are con-
sclous Of their faults. Still they are our
dream children and when they c. Ger
the dull or interest the overworked tNere
comes a glad sense that it has all been
worth while, and we are thankful that
the gift was given US"
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jet and Blue Glace.

4 charming theatre bodice is a pale
blue glace velvet, with graceful velvet
sleeves. cut so that they leave part o.,
the arm prettily visible. Both front ana
back. the bodice is draped with a trans
parency OF jet and black satin. arranged
in squares, and richly Jewellcd and cm-
broldered. The decolletage IS outline with
a soft edging Of black ostrich tips, small
ostrich plumes being placed on the shoui-
ders. tied with bows OF black-satin rio
hon
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19

(New York Weekly)
Sharper: How did that soap-sampl-
dodge work.
Agent: Didn't work AZ all.
"Eh? Did you do as / saii-leavs a
cake for examination az every house
then go around IN week. and demand
payment for every cake which aai been
wetg'
Eyes. Every cake was handed back to
me as fresh as new"
"Strangel What street aid you select
for the game
BLANK street"
"Humphl No wonder Il failed. That
street is chock-full OF Anarchists"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19

years they have not varied ton CAV. .
toe date Of their arrival o. 80
point. The Nile mrd. which rs-e..,
Egypt a habitabio country. j. sss Il,
bear a striking resemblance 20 that vf.,s
every season IL brougRt down b. n,
Missouri.
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linn ortalify.


(New York sun.
An humble singer sang little song
Years. years ago.
Now DER her lowly grave the brambe
spreads,
And scant weeds grow.
Her memory in no living heart remain'
Yet her song lives,
And. 10 the soul that mourns its dear ana
dead.
Sweet comfort gives.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19

There are several dolls IN q family, and
each family has its own apartment In
the nursery or dollhouse. One OF the
lighthouses holds forty dolls; dolls OF air
kinds. conditions. and coIors. remem-
brances OF birthdays and Christmases.
The famous English authores-, Edna
Lyaii. writing Of her life and early lite-
rary influences and work In the January
Ladies' Home Journal. says: From the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19
A CurinuH Dinncr-Cnrd

The prettiest possible favors for dim
ner party can be made OF transparent
photographs Of illustrated dinner cards
mounted on little silver wire easels. The
easel should be about six inches high,
and can be bought for few cents a
dozen. Each one should be twisted with
smilax, and on one OF the lower corners
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19
Explicit Directions.


tlhlNdbt AsNNotNN
In order 10 save time, the young man
who had come for "A marriage license
handed in a card containing the nlnfs
OF Nokkalaus Blohockenscnimpn and Va
rlna-MCrff.
These are the names OF tho parrcf
7 supposeg said the county clerks Co.
putty.
Eyes. sir"
'You are Mr. Bl-BW
ayes. sir"
May l ask how you pronounce that
name?'
YES. sir. Two coughs and a sneezs"
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OF ASHES or ROSES.
A Ffowery Froci< Trimmed with
Gruv Embroidered Linen.

A beautiful afternoon gown for dressy
wear was of glace chine silk, with heavy
embroidered linen garnIture and ribbon
for trimming.
The silk was dull ashes-of-roses color.
with great splashes OF color In the form
OF chine flowers scattered over II.
The skirt was made very full and
fiaring, and was beautifully lined with
snowy silk. The bodice was rather elabo-
rate, and In blouse style. the yoke being
formed OF pleated chine silk, while the
blouse below 1t was OF the heavy gray
linen. cut out and embroidered In gray
thread. 1t hung W > very loose mass. and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19
rnIe Green and While.

4 fine gown OF white satin has -
skirt trimmed with stripes OF pale-green
satin ribbon. upon which ara scattered
rays OF lilies OF the valley. The bodice
which Is one soft. billowy mass OF chiffon
again shows the stripes O., the grefn
with the lilies OF the valley. These flowers
decorate the large chiffon sleeves.
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According TO Man.

Women are exact in dealing with the
ucnce. They usually make rs pay cur
debts to them-our small debts; they are
generous enough 10 forgive Us the big
ones.
A woman may be too proud or shy 20
show Il, or so unattractive that men
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19
What She Buys.

The possession of at least one Eastern
rug is necessary 20 every womans con-
tentment Of heart. The more ancient and
weatherbeaten IL happens TO look the bet
ter. for then the owner can easily per-
suaGe herself that II has been in her
family for centuries and trodden upon by
hundreds OF ancestors.
If YOU can invest in only one rug, let 1t
be a Daghestan--that Is, II you have a
moderate sum to expend, say $50 or $50
orwell, $500 a <horassan is more valua-
bic, OF course, but it IS only when one
has more money than one knows quite
what 10 do with that she takes 5000 or
$500 OF il, or loco or $500 and orders Il
Khorassan for her drawing-room.
The one is a Turkish rug-the Daghes-
tan-the other-Khorassan--is a Persian
rug. and they take their names from the
towns IN which they are woven. 1t might
seem that the only difference between the
two was a matter OF miles and furlongs.
Color. pile, and quality have much TO do
with determining the price of rug. One
showing bright reds and greens, OF course,
is not as valuable as one in dull shades.
The Bokhara, Turkish rug, is very
fine weave, and usually high-priced: red is
a predominant color; If blue in any
quantity is used in the rug 1t is sure TO
bring a high price. Ivory-white figures on
dark rich red Is a common combination
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CHIC HOUSE GOWN.

worn az tho opera The other evening vas
striped with mauve and pink and blue
Round the decolletage was draped
large hchu Of chiffon, lace-edged, caught
at one side with a large bow Of palA
blue miroir velvet. The lace also deco
rated the seams OF the skirt, tied on each
side with bow OF the velvet again.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19

door OF opportunity. ari gives the re-
ceiyer q gentle hint that his attentions
may meet with a favorable reception. Is
when the stamp is placed top-up. touch
ing the right edge of the envelope. a lit
tle way below the top. This position
means. II am lonely"
Another encouraging position to lover
who is in doubt and eager 10 know II ne
may safely offer attentions Is when the
stamp occupies q free position near the
rfskt Snd Of the enyelopH br, away from
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19
Miniature BntiOns.

Buttons arc in evidence on ATT th'
modish gowns. They are OF various SIS
EXCEPT the very small. and some u them
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19

Tho foods OF the Nile are so regular
In thsls coming that for hundreds OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19

OLD papers for sale at the Dispatch
oDeG --a-~~~-----,..s-.- ---xt~ssSsS-s
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4 Striking Costume.

A thea;rc gown Of white china an.
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90 not like her: but / have never yet
seen q woman who. In her heart OF
hearts. did not find my sex interesting.
Most men-up 10 certain point-as
they are only Tom Horners OF iarSer
rrowth-Ifke other men to admire their
wives and to appreciate their wines. UP
to q certain point: When vanishing
point IS reached IL is another matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19

Improvement -.
Crhs Century,
Discouraged Artist: l don't thnS
paint as well as I did ten years ago
Critical Friend: Oh. yes. you no. Wv
your taste 10 improyingl ------
The grander age. [volume] (Biloxi, Miss.) 1895-19??, 1896-09-01
As Like as Two Peas.

One curious result of the cam.
paign Is to make certain the fact
that the election OF Mckinley will
mean the endorsement of Grover
Cleveland's administration. Ev.
cry Republican orator finds him.
self in the novel position of de.
Tending Mr.. Cleveland's bond is.
sues, defending Mr.. Cleveland's
invasion of Illinois and defending
Mr.. Cleveland's refusal to sign the
Wilson tariff bill. Every Repub.
licaA argument for a gold stand.
ard is vindication of the Presi.
dent. Every Republican orator,
Harrison, Depew. Sherman, is for
ced, to be consistent, into praise of
Grover Cleveland. And shoald
Mckinley be elected by an over
whelming majority 1t will mean
that the administration has not
only been endorsed, but avenged,
Such are the ironies of politics.
Four years ago it would haye
seemed impossible that Grover
Cleveland aa3 lis friends could
use every possible effort 10 elect
Mckinley, and tn Mckinley apd
his supporters would return the
compliment by pnSparing praise
of Grover Cleveland. Yet the al
lance today is ar 'ccomphshed
fact. Grover CleveGaa has caus-
lea Republican tidal VIA Df the
past few wears. He is res. Jnsi-
BILE Tor aay Mckinley sentiment
that may exist today.-rwentisth
Century
The grander age. [volume] (Biloxi, Miss.) 1895-19??, 1896-09-01
The People.
Interesting Letters from Vari-
Gus Sources.

VIRGINIA.-I would like to
advise through the columns OF the
GRANDER AGE, brother J. Steen,
OF California, and possibly others
who think in the same direction,
to give up that remedy of his pub
lished In the August issue. There
is no good reason why reformers
should leave behind them the
work of their fathers and go to a
new and wild country. Why not
remain here, fight out the battle
and win back this beautiful land.
DO rot say that this cannot be
done, for it can, and it WILL be.
Never mind as to when the vicro.
ry will be obtained, but push on
in the work. Yours for Socialism,
Direct Legislation ana the Coop.
erative Commonwealth.
E. III. MATHEW.
The grander age. [volume] (Biloxi, Miss.) 1895-19??, 1896-09-01
@o-oeolis. Aarrison 60, Miss, 9epteneber, 1896.

induced to read or think anything
about it. And now because the
(new) Democratic party does not
at once propose as radical meas.
ures as the Popuhsts have done, !,
it is denounced as a corrupt old
party whose only object in pursu-
ing its present course is to deceive
voters. And because the Popu-
list convention did not take such
action as TO suit all members of
that party, they are accused Of
having sold out to the Democrats.
In the meantime the Democratic
convention is being accused OF
having sold out to the Populisis,
and are dubbed "Popocrats" by
the leading Democratic papers OF
this part CT the country. So the
old line Democrats, who instinct
lively oppose all reform measures,
are TO have a convention of their
own while on the other hand it
may be SAID that the New Democ
racy occupies about the same 20
sition toward industrial reform
as the Republican party did to the
anti slavery question in 1856. Ev-
en- as late as 1860 the Republican
platform proposed no more radi-
cal measure than s'free SOIL" but
that meant emancipation few
years later. Therefore, ''free sill.
yer" is to me synonym of free
dom. Nor have l anything un-
kind to say of those who vote the
Socialist or national party tickets.
"For he that is not against us is
for u.s." And though 1t may take
little time tor five millions of
voters to adjust themselves to the
new political issues, still | believe
the logic of events will soon bring
us unitedly into one party, 10 fight
a common enemv--if we do not
make enemies of each other. Then
let us regard all political parties
as ''for us" which advocate our
principles, and forbid none to thus
cast out the devils of plutocracy
because "lhey follow not us"
W. CLINGAN.
The grander age. [volume] (Biloxi, Miss.) 1895-19??, 1896-09-01

INDIANA.-Esteemed friend !:
1 received the July number of the
GRANDRR AGE and read 1t with
genuine interest. The description
of Co-opolis and "Colony Notes"
make me feel like I'd be glad to
be there to enjoy pine AIR, salt
water baths, sailing, rowing and
fishing"
1 have had the paper in the
post office here for some days, and
several people have been greatly
interested in Prof. l.. +. Fuller's
story of "What the Law Did for
Uncle Ben and His Neighbors. "
1t has given those who have read
it and heard 1t read a clearer idea
OF the bond fraud than they ever
had before. Itls an eye. opener
TO those who want TO see but have
not kept posted. Gold standard
men cannot say anything back
when they hear it read, for they
cannot contradict The facts as they
are portrayed h,C ne writer, nor
question the he recites.
ERT Denny.
The grander age. [volume] (Biloxi, Miss.) 1895-19??, 1896-09-01

CALIFORNIA. - "Come, Let
Us Reason Together" The Au.
gust number of your spirited and
resolute paper is just at hand and
read with great interest. 1t has
been said that the test of wisdom
is TO know when to change the
mind. In every undertaking there
are two considerations involved :
WHAT TO Do-that is question OF
wisdom, and How TO Do IT--that
is a question of prudence.
The problems that are before
the people for solution are more
pressing than were ever before
presented to this nation. There
are many factors to be considered.
The existing conditions of our
country demands cool, deliberate
thought There are two facts that
should be we'll considered the
fact is that Plutocracy holds alb
soluta power over production and
the distribution of wealth by
means of the monopoly of land
and the medium of exchange,
transportation and the means OF
rapid communication and by
means of wealth it buys legisla-
tors, federal executives, and judg.
es OF the courts. The other fact
is that the records of history do
not afford a single instance in
which dominant power surren'
dered itself on political or moral
grounds. Heretofore in the sur
render of the administration Of
one party to the other, there was
no surrender of POWER, because
the power was BEHIND the parties,
This is the first time Ill the his
tory of our nation III which the
contest for power was between
The people and their rulers. From
the reasonable utterances of Wal
Street. The ten million dollar cam
paign fund OF the Republicans ant
the desperate efforts TO villify th'
advocates of free coinage of sllvei
and denounce them as repudiator'
qrchisEs, and the like, we are
led lo beheve that the Plutocrat'
are in earnest and will carry ou
their purposes to the full extenI
of their ability. From their pres
tige, their wealth, their control o
the machinery of government anC
their complete organization, theil
oneness Of purpose, and wiihal
The grander age. [volume] (Biloxi, Miss.) 1895-19??, 1896-09-01

NEW YORK.-Dear Comrade;
Articles from your paper were
read at section meeting of the
Socialist Labor Party at Roches-
ter, New York, Aug. "a, 1896. It's
fearless and out-spoken senti.
ments in favor of Socialism and
the announcement of the unfurl.
ing OF the Socialist Labor Party
banner, with the names of the
carpenter and the machinist,
Matchett & Mcguire, were cheer
ed to the echo. We realize that
the yeast Of Socialism is working
way down South into Mississippi.
j. w. ARNOLD.
The grander age. [volume] (Biloxi, Miss.) 1895-19??, 1896-09-01

NEW HAMPSHIRE.-The no.
BILE stand taken by the GRANDER
AGE means to the cause of human
ity much. The trouble with US
Socialists IN America is we have
had too many movements that did
not re ach down to the real evils
from which we suffer. Ii in 1876
we had organized the Socialist
Labor party instead of the Green
back party, we would have today
a true worklngman's party of no
less than a million voters. The
sooner we do build up the s. L. p.
the better it will be for humanity,
Socialists can do good work by
sending in a club of at least ten
subscribers for the GRANDER AGE.
Give the people the right kind of
papers and they will be convert.
ed. The editor has done his du-
ty, now let Socialists do theirs by
giving thc q. A. a good, big circu.
lation. F. G. r. GORDON.
The grander age. [volume] (Biloxi, Miss.) 1895-19??, 1896-09-01
1oublished Monthly; IS cts. per Year.

MISSOURI received the
GRANDER AGE yesterday and was
delighted at your stand on the po-
liticsl situation, and | am with
you to dot. | wonder if the G.
M. Doolittle, OF New York, writing
for your last issue, is the noted
agricultural writer of Borodino.
If it is, l would like to "shake"
with him, as been a close reader
of the worthy and noted produc-
tions of his pen for the past twelve
years. l also note another we'll
known agriculturist in our ranks,
DIR. g L. Tinker, of New Philadel-
phia, o. To be on the same side
with such me1 as Doolittle and
Tinker, makes me proud of my
professionals such it may be call.
ed-and of my politics also.
BYRON IIAMs.
have now been reading your
paper some time, and the more l
read it the better like it. Your
August issue was the best of all,
and approve the stand you take
politically. / have been dissatis.
fed ever since the the st. Louis
convention and thinking about
what | should do. Bryan is a good
man and reformer, perhaps as
much as the average Populist, but
the crowd he trains with | have
no use for. Sewall, the banker,
railroad and ship builder, million.
aire and allaround monopolist, as
Bryan's running mate, is too big
a dose to be thought of. Hill,
Tammany and that crowd trying
to purify Democracy, TO my mind,
is as ridiculous as Satan trying to
make a pure and honest abode ef
Hades. H. p. KARR.
The grander age. [volume] (Biloxi, Miss.) 1895-19??, 1896-09-01

FLORIDA.-Tte people have
been falling into line TO your
teaching all over The country. Ev-
erywhere the people saw the me-
cessity of a change. Now when
all are converted and they come
90 the Peoples party enmasse,
and endorse the Omaha platform
as a whole, and nominate our next
best man Tor president, you refuse
TO receive them. If this big par
ty that has come all at once does
not mean reform, why is it that
the pluiocrats have another con-
venllon August 30, and why is it
that the English papers are so
worried ? Don't you think there
are some outside ef the Peoples
party that have seen the light and
felt the gripg Don't be too hard
on the bit. / think that Norton,
Weaver, Watson, Bryan, all mean
we'll for the good of the people
and the nation, and they are pa
friouc for humanity.
w. III. HOFFMAN.
10 comrade Hoffman we reply {:
l. That instead of the Peoples
party following our teachings, it
went in direct opposition to them.
We always taught NO FUSION
with either of the old parties.
2. The Democrats did not en-.
dorse the Omaha platform, but
promulgated very iniorior one
OF their own on which their candi-
dates stand with both feet and re-
fuse 10 discuss any other.
3. Instead of the Dem. party
coming en- masse, it has caused
the Peoples party TO blow itself
up, expecting to secore a large
proportion of the fragments.
4. The Plutocrats held their
August convention simply to aid
in deceiving the innocenis.
s. The English aristocrscy de.
Tending newspapers are helping
out their American plutocratic
brethren-both howl in the same
key.i
6. Men may ''mean WE'LL" and
yet be "otf" in their judgement.
"If the blind lead the blind, they
both fall into the pit."-Editor 6.
A.
The grander age. [volume] (Biloxi, Miss.) 1895-19??, 1896-09-01
New Series, No. 46.

hellsh conditions. Today labor i.
in compulsory enforcement from
opportunities to create common,
necessary living. Chattel slaves
were provided for. Wage slaves
are not.
Only one oversight ia the So.
cialist platform, to-wit: Every
voter should be able to read his
ballot. | shall stop taking Popu.
list papers, and take only simon
pure Socialist papers. Shall take
yours and will also, if possible,
send club In a few days. l was
a delegate from Meagher County,
Montana, to state Populist con
vention, and was ruled out be-
cause | would not fuse with the
Democrats. If Tom Watson IS
rubbed out it will give the Social
lists half a million votes.
j. w. ROSE (62 years old).