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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23
Tho President,s rriyats Life.

(harperS ROund-Tablc)
Tho following IL fair idea OF the
many incldentals that como FREQ 20 q
President: Every bit OF linen. bedding.
towels. and such things Is furnished.
lie is shaved by tho Whlte-House barber.
His table is spread with the finest dain-
test damask, set with tho most exqui-
site china, and bountifuny supplied with
flowers from the White-Houss conserya-
tories. II no sends telegram. II IL
done from an instrument In the Whits
House. for which the government pays
His stationery postage, etc. cost him
nothing. Should he desire a game -
billiards, there Is a beautiful taois &C
hand; II ne wants 10 take a drive. his
stables, which the government pays this
rent for and takes caro- OF. are amply
equipped. When he enters hts business
Office, a man IS stationed at the door
90 open and close n. and private secrs-
tary. 10 whom the government pays
salary OF 500 a year, assists him
with his correspondence. Tho services
Of a typewriter are also furnished. He In
protected from the curious by number
OF private watchmen. Should no want
a cruise, n magniacent steamship from
the navy IL placed az his disposal.
There are many other things that cost
him nothing. such as the culinary arranSe-
ments. his steward. who does the mar
ketlng, the many fancy delicacies sens
him by enterprising firms This, BY tho
way, IS a sort of nuisance, Tor II seems
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23
NEWEST COIFFURES.
DAINTY EARS ARE ENTIRELY HID
DEN FROM VIEW.
QUITE 4 COMPLICATED STYLE.
Noes Not suit AII-The Services OF n
Maid Are Necessary TO Construct
ono OF These Fads of Fashion
some Artistic Costumes.


fc,--ospondonco Of tho Dispatch)
NEW YORK. August 1.-THE fan
,,s5ion IN coinures has arrived, and the
smart eirl already knows how she will
,,,t when the town season begins. The
,,ri.ye feature Of the newest style IS
chat the ears are hidden entirely from
view. Whether the hair IS dressed high
or low. IN C. fluffy bang or severe
pomnsdour. Il IS drawn closely over the
ears either In undulaung waves or small
pans.
This fashion. particularly IN warm
weather. IS decidedly uncomfortable 10
..v nothing OF the fact that It has a
tendency 10 make the fair wearer trine
hard OF hearing. but as it is the vogue
g. must be endured.
T5 the young person with a long, mar
row face this odd style OF dressing the
hair is apt 10 be becoming. but woe TO
che round-faced maiden who dares at
tempt g.
In addition 20 pompadour-combs, which
have been made Tor the purpose Of hold
i-- the hair over the ears In the proper
place. so that the loose. pulled effect Is
obtained. small cushions are also used.
These cushions are covered with silk
and stuffed with hair. and have q hair
hin az each end Tor fastening them IN
place.
The new couture. which IS mass OF
Itte puns. IS called tho Sappho. To
attempt II the services OF a maid are
necessity. In front the hair IS parted
in tho middle, and. instead OF being
drawn down plainly AZ each side IN Ma
donna fashion. 20 IS arranged in puns-
uny pu0s. which ripple over both sides
u tho head from the centre OF the
forehead 90 the nape OF the neck The
r-rs in THIS coiHure entirely cover the
ears. AZ the back the hair Is dressed
IA Two coils one. which Is long, IS
pinned closely 20 the head. and another
10 the top % the head, which stands very
nearly erect Through this latter col
fancy p.cs are thrust. When completed
the sap9ho ooiEuso Is exceptionally e.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23
A Cure for sunknrn.

When tho skin. In spite OF all precau-
lions. has become sunburnt to excess,
there IL nothing else 10 be done but to
apply cooling, ovaporating lotions, put
ting them on with an old linen rag, or
something very soft, and changing these
cloths as soon as they get warm. At
night a little sweet cream should be
gently applied. or. II this Is not procura-
bic. a simple cold cream can be used.
The Juice OF lemon squeezed into al
most (not quite a quarter OF pint Of
milk, OF. stili better, n little cream, X
that IS not considered too great a luxury.
Is an excellent thing for keeping tho
skin soft and white; It should be used
Immediately after the face has been
washed. If there n any roughened feel
ing of the skin afterward there must be
either less lemon used or more milk or
cream added TO Il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23
LIBRARY ABOUT WOMEN.
Colonel II. w. HIGzinson's Gift TO
Radcliffe College.

Colonel Thomas Wentworth Hgginson
was the possessor OF tho most famous
library extant about women, and he has
lust given Il 10 the Radcliffe Library
The collection was started ia 1916. and
two continents were ransacked in the
making OF IT, il contains a llne account
OF tho famous women scholars and pro-
fessors IN the Italian universities In the
Middle Ages, and OF many now-forgot-
ten women who contributed 10 literature
I'm Italy, Spain. Portugal, France,
Austria. Germany. and Great Britain
before this century. IL has complete
records in another strange field. The
women who have distinguished them
selves in European warfare are all there
Tho rst. which IS an unknown one to-
day. includes women OF title. and Of the
bourceolse who wore armor. led troops,
and fought battles. The largest num-
her OF these heroines IS found in the
north OF France, IN Brittany and Nor
mandy. where the fierce blood OF the
Torsemen had made itself felt. Another
section OF the library IS devoted to Wo-
men who have made names In abstract
sciences, philosophy. and professions;
women who excelled In commerce and
manufactures, and those who attained
fame as rulers are also IN the list.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23
PRETTY HATS.
Chic Models I'm Straw With Roses
and Peoples.

A very becoming hat is a rich yellow
straw with tall black crown. 1t has a
pale-green gauzs ruching lying around
and on the brim, with pink roses above,
and two plumes at the side. The back Is
lifted up to show the roses beneath. One
Of the smartest hats seen Is OF yellow
straw, but with low, violating black
straw crown. The fat brim is trimmed
with long trail Of large areophane red
nopples. with green leaves and buds laid
around from the front along the right
side. on the left Is tall aigrette Of
poppies and a big rufile bow OF black
satIn ribbon. The brim is Slightly raised
20 reveal bow OF poppy red taffeta RID
hon set under against the hair.
Another chic model OF the sailor shape
in rough cream straw, with modified bell
crown has a green MORE ribbon band
folded round It. yelled with green chif-
fon lust showing an edge OF the straw.
Punches Of large single violets adorn
each side. with a branch OF leaves and
buds rising high on the left and another
lower on the right.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23

Red hands are often benefited by being
washed In oatmeal water-that is. take
some fine oatmeal, boil 10 In water for
about an hour strain. then night and
morning use the liquid 20 wash in; it.
however. requires TO be made fresh every
day, as II so soon turns sour and smells
very dissgrse&bly. For exceptionally
red and harsh hands. few grains Of
chloride OF lime may be safely added
10 the soft, warm water you wash them
in. but remember 10 remove your rings,
or they will be furnished.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23
An Enchantress.

Flower Of the world, thou makest pale
The fairest rose OK the spring,
The draught OF Heaven 10 IN thy kiss,
Spheres music n thy murmuring.
I have 10 armor 'gafnst thy smile,
Though l have known its treachery.
NV ears are yet 70 far from wise
To shut unyie'ling doors TO thee.
Forsake my dreams, thy kingdoms wide,
let me without IT'S burdens creep,
Where. Ike a flower beneath the snow,
Ny soul might lie in tranquil sleep.
Yet II upon its ice-bound grave
Perchance thy wltching footsteps fell,
NV painless rest / should despise,
Aud rise to meet thy restless spell.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23
The Demand for Nother-of-PearI.

(Appleton's POPULAR EcIence MontnIyJ
Considering tina vast values in gem
pearls obtained from the eastern 1she-
ries, II - surprising 10 find that the
plain. unromantc motheg-of-pearl Sc
cured Is Of even greater worth. Previous
to the discovery q the extensive Austria
Ian hshlng-grounds IN 1865. the supply
OF mother-of-psarl was diminishing,
while the demand was increasing. The
large-shellod species already mentioned
are there found IN fine quality. The shells
are the size OF large soUp-plates. weigh
q pound each, and are worth about 81
palr An expert diver in diving dress
will collect 80 or 40 pairs IN a day.
About 100 gem pearls are found in every
ton OF these shells.
Beautiful art work In carved and inlaid
mother-ot-pesrl has long been produced
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23
EInner-Girded INnI.fa

On certain occasions the flower belt viii
be worn. II IS made OF fine artificial
flowers. sewed 10 a piece Of ribbon belt
ing, and instead OF fastening It with a
god or silver buckle, II is held together
with one large artificial flower.
With the flower sprayed organdie
gowns. these belts look extremely pretty
II is effective TO have the flowers wiich
form the belt match the blossoms
stamped on the organizes. when roses
are used tiny buds constitute tho belt.
and in front. where It fastens. IS a single
full b.own rose. Velvet petaled psnsies
are much used for these flower belts as
Wei as tiny chiffon peoples.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23

fective. but It is entirely too elaborate
20 be worn al any time other than full
dress occasions.
Now for the new pompadour. This
couture combines the pcnpadour and
the very latest bang. II IS radically
different from the pompadour which the
American girls are now wearing. In
stead. OF the hair being drawn straight
back from the forehead, II IS first waved
and then brushed back. The waves are
so deep and undulating that they have
almost the effect OF small puffs. This
wavy hair at the sides IS drawn over
the ears I'm loose. careless fashion. It
IS much pulled out, owing TO the pres
ence Of thessmall cushion beneath. and
also 70 the assistance Of the pompadour-
comb at the back. Ultra-fashionabe
young women have these small cushions
deicately perfumed.
4 becoming feature Of this new
pompadour colffure consists OF the curls
which rest on the forehead. They form
a bevitchingiy careless bang. and 50
make the couture possible 10 the woman
with a deep. intellectual brow. This Golf
fure. which IS a pompadour, and yet
IS soft and graceful. rather than severe.
fills a long-felt want. II also shows
the bang. which viii be high in favor
this fall and winter.
Itisa strange whim az fashion which
sanctions the very boufant effect OF the
hair at the sides. at the same time that
IL says down with the big sleeves. How
ever. the new fashion IN hair-dresslng
may have been sent 20 pacify the women
who are mourning the loss OF their
bouffant sleeves.
Whether the hair Is drawn over the
ears or not. the special characteristic
OF all the new fall coiffures IS their broad
eject a profuslon OF puffs will also be
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23
African Carriers

(Ine century,
Caravan roads IN AfrIca are narrow
paths for marching IN single flo through
long grass that cuts Ike knife. Or
through woods; the natives instinc,iveiy
know when they are passing under thorn
trees; they slow their pace, as the pain
IS always strevn with thorns. In tho
dry season the carrier covers himselt
with a cotton rag and sleeps IN apparene
comfort In a temperature and under
conditions which would compel the vhits
man 70 cover himself with a pair %
blankets A carrier. a. q rule, has
& few cobs OF corn or a pouch Of nour Oh
raaplra. or maize. wrapped around his
waist Ia his loin cloth: ne has besides
this always stock Of snuI IN an empty
calfri1gc-case or little gourd; tho snG6
Is composed Of powdered tobacco. tbs
ashes OF eromatic-leaf. ard seeds % the
castor-oil plant Men. women, and CHI
dren necessarily take snuff. Only few
persons smoke. and then not long
smoke, but a few violent draws. which
they lnhais into their lungs until they
are 70 an extent stupifed. This APPLIES
70 all the people IN this part OF the
world.
some Of the carriers have small mss
20 SIT on or 10 lie on az night or 20 cove
themselves with IN case Of rain. ana
some have side OF biscrts tin
with a handle fixed 20 ~. Ths tia 10
turned up at The sides. forming q kino
Of fat dlsh. and popcorn is made on this.
This IL the favonfs way OF ealing csy
corn. when the corn u green II Is toasteo
corn. When tho corn Is green 70 =
toasted. boiled. or Sieaniss By being
baked IN the kusk. Tie carrier sones
tines has little pockets OF dried nsh On
lasie Of baked anti. but he 10 quite .
ns5ob n he possesses such luxuries- ~
wiz take a load weighing ATTY pogndsf
sometimes he carries the load on h1
head with . ring Of reeds as a pad fo1
his head. He always carries stick. -
thar when the load A. cr one saouifes
he can pass the stick over the othey
shoulder ard under the lead, 90 that IL
labor Is divided.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23

in China and Japan. Some idea OF the
extent CT it's European use IN the arts
and manufactures may be had from the
fact that $500 persons are engaged In
working mother-ot-pearl in Austria, and
half that number in France. while the
value Of the annual import into England
Is nearly sl,50o.c00. In the Philippine Is
lands windows are made OF mother-of.
pearl, and James Anthony Froude, in his
volume OF voyaging I'm Oceana, describes
fr1ghtful Maori idols. with slips of
mother-of-pearl giittering IN their eye
sockets. while in Cashmere 10 "a the GUS
tom TO inlay the inscriptions In tomb
stones with the same exquisite substance
To cap the climax OF curious uses OF the
lustrous nacre. IL IS said that large guam
titles OF seed pearls are imported into
China TO be calclned into medicines for
the Celestiais
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23

ard sldc-combs are worn quite as much
oa eyer. Those which show a cleaning
row of jewels In the hair are very beau
tiful.
IL behooves every woman to give special
attention 10 the caro- OF her hair in these
DAYS OF pulled and waved coiffures. IL
The hair is to be kept strong and healthy,
Tho eject OF the curling-iron must be
counteracted. This can only be done by
living the hair constant attention. A
daily massage will do much toward
strengthening It and beautifying its APP
,,earance. The massage treatment will
also be found very beneficial IN many
cases OF headache.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23
The Contented Cynic.

No woman ever lived who could be
made 70 believe that she was ever as
s!lly as the young girls she comes IN
contact with. But she was. you may
depend upon H.
The average woman, when SIZE goes 20
be photographed. fixes herself up In such
an unusual manner that Il is no wonder
the picture does not look natural, even
20 herself
u IS dreadful 70 have people % dis
tinctly religious tendency and those OF
Bohemian Instincts Joined in that srehi-
tectural union that makes one porch al
most overlap the other.
People who are obliged 20 stay in town
during the heated spell can console
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23
A Homemade Pomatum.

Pornatum may be prepared as follows:
one pound Of beef marrow, 6 ounces Of
lard; place these IN the cool oven till
dissolved, then strain through piece Of
coarse muslin into large bowl. Have
large saucepan half full Of boiling
water on the fire. ard stand the bowl
IN H. add q pint OF olive oil. and stir 81
for an hour with a piece OF stick. When
cool scent with essence OF lavender or
bergamot. and place IN pots for use.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23
yarm-Weather Bathing.

In hot weather the whole body should
be washed at least once daily. Cold
baths for those who can take them are
very refreshing. and tepid baths are very
cooling and pleasant on hot days. II
cold morning baths are INDUCED in they
should be supplemented by hot evening
bath at least once a week. Bathing the
wrists in cod water during the day will
cool the body
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23
For summer FrecIsIes.

a preparation for summer freckles'
recommended by a celebrated physician,
follows: Borax, IS grains; iemon-juice.
/ ounce; sugar candy, IL drachm Mix
the powders with the Juice and let them
stand in the bottle. shaking occasionally
until quite dissolved. Touch the spots
with this lotion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23
Coin Belts.

yelts OF old coins are another novelty
OF the hour. a hole IS bored through
each coin and then they are sewed 70
ribbon belt. They make q belt more odd
than beautiful.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23
Cleaning Vegetables.

Mako n strong brine OF one pound and
a half OF salt TO one gallon OF water. Into
this place the vegetables. with the stalks
uppermost, for two or three hours. This
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23

themselves with the fact that their own
bed II apt TO be far preferable to any
provided by the SWEETEST summer hotels.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23

A COSTUME FOR DINNER-DANCB-
will destroy all the insects which cluster
in the leaves, and they will fall out and
sink 70 the bottom OF the pan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23

THE LATEST STYLE OF BALL GOWN
to be the desire Of every manufacturer
OF some new satatie or drinkable 70 gel
Il into thu white House. Things OF yalus
that find their way theEe are never
accepted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-01
Local Daily Weather Report for the
Morning News.

Local forecast for Savannah and vicin-
ity till midnight April /, 1896: Generally
fair tonight; Wednesday generally fair;
slightly cooler; westerly winds.
Forecast for Georgia.: Partly cloudy
weather; southerly winds.
Comparison of mean temperature at Sa-
vannah, Ga, on March 81, 1895, with the
NAL. 81; mean, rs; excess for this date, IA;
accumulated deficiency since Jan. l, 1896,
It's.
NAL, 70; amount for March 81 1896, 90; de-
parture from the normal, -.12; total de-
parture since Jan. l, 1896 -.15.
Maximum temperature, So; minimum
The hight of the Savannah river at Au-
gusta at a. m. (75th meridian tlrne) yes
terday was 10 feet, a fall of OIL feet dur
ing the preceding twenty-four hours.
Observations taken March 81 at the same
Morning News.
Boston, 81, W NV, V 10, clear.
New York city, 5s, W w, light, clear.
Washington city, t a. W S. v light, rain
Norfolk, 50, We, v light, raining.
Hatteras, IS. " e. s, cloudy.
Wilmington, "a, W e, V light. raining.
CharIqtte S. gW n HERE HERE e eIo1dy
Jacksonville, t a. E, V 10. clear.
Jupiter, Y, W Sc V s, clear.
KEY West, 76, W E. V Y, clear.
Tampa, rs. W SW, v light, clear.
Mobile, 20, W S, v II, cloudy.
Montgomery, IS. W S, v IA, partly cloudy.
Vicksburg. [ 76 W SW, s. cloudys
New Orleans, IS. W Sc, V IA, cloudy.
Galveston, 6S, W Sc 8, cloudy.
Corpus Christi, Y, W Sc, Y y, cloudy.
Palestine, t Y, NV, V light, cloudy.
Memphis, Y, W NE, v 8. cloudy.
Cincinnati, Sc. W NE, vS cloudy.
Pittsburg, { so, W Sc, S, cloudy.
Buffalo. [ "a, W NE, % clear.
Detroit t A. W NE, 10, clear.
Chicago, IS. " Sc, v "a, cloudy.
Marquette Is, W NE. v p cloudy.
St Paul, "a NE "a, showing.
Davenport, { IS. " Sc, v IA, partly cloudy.
ST Louis, 6S " S. v u, cloudy.
Kansas city, 81. NV, v Y, clear.
North Platte. q. W NV, v "a. cloudy
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-01
CITY BREVITIEs.

The registration climbed over the 1900
tshe days business being 4,0l9. The num-
OgI registered yesterday was "a.
- +. Brooks, a fireman at No. engine
uouSe, mas resigned. 1t is a very unusual
Tnilng for fireman to resign these days.
-1meg usually go by another route.
OHlceI Deignan arrested a negro last
meht Who had in his possession fine Irish
selter dog. The negro claims to have
55U9und the dog on the bank of the canal.
Inc Inc owner can have him by applying at
Inc barracks
There were only three arrests by the po-
NV yesterday, and two of them were on
account of bicycles. John Airline, colored,
was arrested by Policeman Keane, charg-
gu win stealing a bicycle, and John Mills,
F( ol was arrested by Policeman Tullis
~ running into Edward MitchellS bicy-
'T with milk cart and breaking it.
H. os master Haines has decided to have
.ae general delivery window at the post
IIce Kept open until a later hour at night
~ ~ after, probably IL o'clock, instead of
Using at o'clock, as has been the rule
n nel loIore. This will be for the accom-
VIZ llon of the large number of people
NY call to get their mail after
o'clock. The clerk will also be supplied
"1 TH stamps and envelopes.
me water commission has decided to
55oslpone calling for bids for supplying the
Ger works with coal until the matter of
st ,di ses Tor handling cars from the River
~ eel track to the water works, which
large has recently been increased by
glF central railroad, is decided by the
" ,-rday's Morning News the complaint
rsDaaal. I. II. Dixon against the Central
tf1Iodd on this account win be heard by
~e commission April 81.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-01
PROPOSALS WANTED.

Office Commissioner of Public Works,
Savannah, Ca, March 81, lS96:-Sealed pro,
posals will be received at this Office until
10 o'clock noon, city time, Monday, April
10, 1896, to furnish the city of savannah
with 10000 square yards more or less, OF
vitrified paving bricks or blocks, to be de-
livered f. o. b. cars, Savannah, or (. o. b..
The bricks or blocks must be vitrifed,
repressed and especially burned for street
paving. They shall be of the very best
quality as to hardness, toughness, mi
formity of shape and size, and non
absorption of water. All brick must be no.
mogeneous and compact in structure, free
from loose humps of uncrushed clay or
from Examinations caused by the process
of manufacture, or fire cracks, or checks
of more than superficial character or ex-
tent All bricks or blocks so distorted in
burning as to lay unevenly in the pave
ment shall be. rejected. All bricks or
blocks shall be free from lime or magnesia
in the form of pebbles, and shall show no
sign of cracking or spalling on remaining
in water ninety-six (96l hours.
No brick or block will be accepted I'M
less it has been proven by practical use in
one or more cities, for a period of not less
than two years, and for an area of 5000
durable.
All bricks or blocks must have the i'm
print of the manufacturers brand. A
sample, consisting of ten or more of the
bricks or blocks, must be delivered at this
Office by II o'clock noon, city time, April
10. A portion of these bricks or blocks
shall be subjected to such physical tests
as the commissioner of public works shall
deem necessary, and the remainder shall
be retained as samples of the material to
be furnished and used. Any brick or
block which does not stand the test salts
factorily will be rejected, and no bid con-
templating the use of the rejected brick
or block shall be entertained. The quality
of the bricks or blocks furnished must
conform to the samples presented by the
bidder or the manufacturers and kept in
the Office of the commissioner of public
works.
The bricks or blocks delivered shall not
differ in size from the accepted samples
of the same make, nor shall they differ
greatly in color from the natural color of
the we'll burned brick OF its class and
manufacture.
The city reserves the right to reject any
or all bids. Envelopes are to be marked
IBID for furnishing vitriffed brick"
HARRY WILLINK, Commissioner,