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The evening times., 1896-05-26
Room for Childish Growth.

The clothes of children should never
restrict them. All strings and buttons
should be loose. bodies, waists and arm
holes roomy- Tbree-quarter frocks measure
about half n yard long in the skirt, and
as the child grows older tucks may be added
to these to permit greater freedom of
motion. Some mothers cut down the long
robes of the newborn baby. but this is a
mistake, as the first layctte. except the
flannels, should be set aside for successive
little brothers and sisters. In cold weather
the reduction in frocks should be very
gradual. Both for the three quarters
and the short frocks pretty light cam.
brics or pique may be used
The evening times., 1896-05-26
Cupid Checknated.

$50 you didn't get up match between
Pilkerton and that pretty girl?"
''No; they lived in adjoining flats. you
know, and had seen each other at the
windows early in the morning Chicago
Record.
The evening times., 1896-05-26
CHIC CRAVENETTEs.

" HE providcnt woman will not consid-
er her summer outfit complete with
out one OF the new, fetching light
L weight cravenettes. 1t will prove
OF no end of use, and in II she will
look no less charming than in any Of her
smart gowns.
Ugliness is no longer the hallmark of rain
garments. They are now designed and made
up with as much care and consideration as
il they were for pleasant day wear, instead
of as u protector against storms.
A chic cravenette in dull black, a very
weight, is made up in a smoothly fitting
body, sleeveless and fastened down the
front by small cloth.covered buttons. 1t
has a flaring military cape, hanging in
godet folds from huge collar in sailor ef-
cect, sharply pointed at the back and on
the shoulders. Huge cloth-covered buttons
adoru this collarette and hold the straps
on the front In place.
There is a wide collar to turn up about he
The evening times., 1896-05-26
Remedy for Red Hands.

One ounce of giycerine, one-half ounce
of rose water and as much tannin as will
stay on ten-cent piece. Mix thoroughly.
apply at night: wear pair of loose kid
gloves. with the ends cut off the fingers
The evening times., 1896-05-26
FURNITURE POLISH.

II AHOGANY and all polished wood
MI of any kind is apt 20 become very
N dull and tarnished. and the regu-
lar operation of rubbing it up
isnot one that is dear to the aver
age maid, yet If it is allowed to go too
long uncared for the trouble Of reviving
1t is endless. The best and easiest way
OF polishing wood is to make a dolly"
Of rags. finally tieing it up tightly in a
piece OF soft flannel. This should be
slightly sprinkled with linseed oil. Over
1t tie cloth rag, on which put few drops
of spirits OF wine. Rub all the woodwork
quickly with this prepared material and
polish quickly as you proceed with soft
silk or flannel rag. Both the oil and the
spirit should be very sparingly applied. as
they would otherwise moisten the wood
too much and produce smears, but If the
operation Is briskly done. according to
these instructions. no polish, however
elaborate. will bring bout the same bright
ness.-St. Louis Republic.
The evening times., 1896-05-26

A social treat is promised to all the lovers
of mystic lore in the coming palmist matt
nee, to be given in the grand ballroom of
Stewart castle. No. Dupont circle. at
33O p. m, Wednesday. the eth instant,
for the benefit of D. C. W. s. A.
The magnificent ballroom, kindly loaned
by Mrs. Senator Stewart for the occasion,
is one of the largest private bathrooms in
America and one of the handsomest, while
the hall by which it is approache is un-
equaled by any in this city. The seeress on
this occasion is Mrs. Lucy Underwood Nc
Cam. the talented and accomplished la W.
yer of California.
The evening times., 1896-05-26

The home of Miss Little, corner Nine
teenth street and Columbia road, will be
the scene OF pretty affair this afternoon
and evening. for the benefit OF ST. Mar
garet's Church. Bishop Satterlee aud a
number of ciergymen will be in attendance,
The evening times., 1896-05-26

Mrs. Gibson, wife of Senator Gibson Of
Maryland has returned to Maryland frnm
Louisville, KY.
The evening times., 1896-05-26
Enr Inrrn wing Nail

Paint the sore part with saturated So
lution OF tannin in water;repeat few times.
1t will dry up the granulating surface, con-
tract the blood vessels and cure the case.
The evening times., 1896-05-26

There will be lawn party this evening
at the Soldiers Home, given for charity, at
the house of Mrs Irwin.
The evening times., 1896-05-26

Owners of Vacant Houses
Can speedily procure tenants by taking ad-
vantage of the continuous free advertising
of The Times Rea! Estate
Bureau.
The evening times., 1896-05-26

The Times Real Estate Bureau can Sc
cure a tenant for your vacantstor quicker
than any other agency.
The evening times., 1896-05-26
IN SiEMORIAM

SOPER-In loving remembrance of oui
dear mother. Ann y. Soper, who died one
year ago today, May 90, 1895.
BY HER CHILDREN
The evening times., 1896-05-26

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Cook and wife of Webb
City, Mo-. are at the Metropolitan Hotel.
The evening times., 1896-05-26

THE smart visiting glove of the season
is to be cream colored French kid Sc wn with
slender black spots. For cyclists the deer
skin glove is the rage.
The evening times., 1896-05-26

1T is known that rats cannot resist sun
flower seeds. A trap baited with these
seeds is the most effectual method of
catching them.
The evening times., 1896-05-26

THERE'S no truth in the rumor that black
stockingsa are nolonger to he Worn. Though
brown are often worn for cycling the black
are just as fashionable as ever, and open
work especially so.
The evening times., 1896-05-26
SOCIAL SAYINGS AND DOINGS.

The Russian minister's fete, to be given
tonight at ''Beauvoir," the home of Mr..
john K. Mclean, is the excitement of the
hour Socially, it will be u lavish and
superb entertainment.
The evening times., 1896-05-26

THE Empress of Russia recently chose
white veil with fine web-like ground and
black border, consisting of single row
Of black chenille spots.
The evening times., 1896-05-26

ton and stuffed into a mouse hole will pre-
vent the intrusion of these troublesome
visitors.
WHEN packing away ermine furs for
the summer, place some pieces of white
wax in with them to keep them from grow
ing yellow. Put them in a cotton bag that
has been colored with bluing, or use dark
blue paper.
A pound OF copperas, which can be
bought for few cents, dissolved in gallon
Of boiling water, is excellent to cleanse q
sink or closet Remember, the copperas is
poisonous
The evening times., 1896-05-26
TIPS OF THE SEASON.

q ONE of the pretty wells selected by
European royalists soon to be
married are crescent shaped and
drawn up TO fit the hat, They are
OF brown with white spots, white
with black spots and pure white.
The evening times., 1896-05-26

SAVE your white cotton rags. They
will make pretty rugs for the bathrooms
Cut them into narrow strips, sew the strips
together and windthem into balls, and when
you have enough prepared have them woven
you have enough prepare 1 have the m woven
with blue warp the size required. Put
4 blue cotton fringe at each end.
The evening times., 1896-05-26

IF cayenne pepper is sire wn in the kitchen
storeroom it will keep ants and cockroaches
away. A cloth wet with cayenne in solI-
The evening times., 1896-05-26

The Times Real Estate Bureau can Sc
cure tenant for your yacantstore quicker
than any other agency.
The evening times., 1896-05-26

PRINCESS ALEXANDRA is very foud
Of neat muslin and lace sets OF collars,
cuffs aud fichus, and they will undoubtedly
De more popular on this account. Trimmed
with tiny tucks and narrow lace they are
very dainty and girlish.
o.
THE combination OF black and white is
TO be much worn this summer. 1t has the
advantage of looking cool and being stun
ming as well.
The evening times., 1896-05-26

FINE china or colored glass ma y be neatly
mended by painting the edges with the
white OF an egg slightly beaten, dipping the
in finely powdered unslacked lime and
quickly pressing the two edges together
and holding firmly for few moments.
The lime will slacken and harden very
quickly.
The evening times., 1896-05-26
NICE TO KNOW.

~ LAsTER OF Paris figures and busts
IL are apt to become soiled and dis
colored. The best way to clean
them is to make strong solution
OF saleratus water, stand the fig
1res in it and throw the water over them.
Places badly soiled may be rubbed with
soft cloth. Rinse in clean saleratus water
and let them dry without wiping.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-19
Union STATION MISSION.
Remarkable Success of Thriving sun
day School on Church Hill.

About two years ago the officers ana
teachers OF the Union-Station mission De
cided 10 arrange for the erection OF
more commodious building In when 10
accommodate the rapidly growing schooi
th. building then occupied being enureiy
insdcnuate TO care for those attending.
,rhev leased a lot on the north SIDE oil
q street between Twenty-seventh ana
,,,ventv-elghth streets. and erected
ln,nel about SOx40 feet. and through the
earnest efforts Of this noble band OF
christian workers. the debt has nearly
been Maid. An Easter offering the hISt
sunday In this month resulted In some
$50. 1900 -.
A short while ago 1t was deemed best
IN ,naugurate a movement by which those
who felt so disposed could join this
church and the result has been that
ninetv-four have enrolled themselves as
members. .,...
Rev Francis p. McSparrn, student
Of Randolph Macon College, assumed
charge of this work, and lately conducted
a series of meetings, and siNty-nine con
versions was the result OF the meeting.
There are two Epworth Leagues CON
nected with this church (Senior and Ju-
nidr N.eacues). s. X. Newman being
nreeidont of the Senior and Miss Molhe
emitber president of the Junior. Both
Leagues have good membership and much
good il being done by them.
The sunday school. Of which Adam
Dfacont is the efficient superintendent
numbers l56 on the roll.
II * expected very soon to raise the
balance on the debt of this church tonly
about so now due.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-19
FrTz LOSES MS LION
And at the Same Time Came Very Near
BEING Electrocuted Himself.

CLEVELAND. o., April B.-Robert
Fftzsimmons, the prize-hghter. came
within an inch OF being electrocuted
Thursday night. AS it was. his pet Hon.
Nero, was killed. and Fitzsimmons was
severely shocked and quite seriously
burned. on account Of the extremely
warm weather the lion was Thursday
taken 10 the roof Of Rumsey's gymna-
stun. on Erie street, where he was chaih-
ed up. ,,,.-
Shortly after midnight last night Fltz-
simmons. accompanied by Ernest koeber'
the wrestler. and Lewis Robertson an
attache of the gymnasium, went up on lhe
roof TO see the animal. on reaching 'he
roof. Fttzsirmons called to the Hon.
which. upon hearing his masters voice.
sprany forward TO the Iength OF the
chain and over some electric iight wires.
A shower of sparks quickly followed at
the contact OF the chain with the wires.
The lion received a shock and again
inmped towards Fitzsimmons. VINO sprdhs
back against the wall OF an adjoining
building. The lion sprang past hinn'
drawing the chain taught across inc
pugilist's thighs, who oringed under the
severe shock. .ho
In his agony the lion leaped over the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-19

for the City Council Selected IN
Ennr Mards of Til. litY.

The Democratic League for Good Gov
ornament has endorsed tickets for the two
branches Of the city Council in four out
NJ the six wards OF this city. The only
wards where an entire ticket has not been
endorsed are Jackson and Jefferson
wards. The following are the tickets Tor
whose support the members Of the League
are pledged In Monroe. Madison, cay
ana Marshall wards:
Monroe Ward-For Board OF Aldermen:
uessrs Reuben Burton and w. ii. I'm
hermann.
For Common Council: Messrs James
Caskie. Marx Gunst. c. W. Tanner. IL.
- Tones. and T. NJ. Foster.
Madison Ward-For Board OF Aldermen:
Major Otway s. Allen and Major SOL.
Cutchins.
For Common Council: Messrs. Fred. e.
Ebel X. Il. Briggs. T. A. HARRISON,
Julias A. Hobson. and Joseph Waller
stein.
clay Ward-For Board OF Aldermen
John r. Hooper.
FOR Common Council: II. W. Round
tree. W. G.. Stokes. 5. II. Cottren, j. Nj.
planks. and John J. King
Marshall Ward-For Board OF Alder
men. william II. Curtis.
For Council: w. T. Woody, j. II. Law
der II. A. Hawkins (present members)'
Branch r. Allen. and n. Thomas Mosoy'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-19
JUSTICE JOHNS COURT.
HfsSONER SUCCUMBS TO THE EX-
IRENE HEATAND UdRNS JORERS.
An Absent-Minded Man,Wh During "a Sc
we're Spell, Acted just Like Burglar
Looking for Plunder-other Cases.

"This weather won't do at all" said
Justice John, as ne came into court yester-
day. something mas got TO be done
right away" ana then. for the nrst time
THIS season 1t occurred TO him 10 nave the
windows opened, and for about ten min
utes you could see the air or the suning
Wnue Chamber drifting out through the
window Ike smoke our Of the chimney
tops.
justice John had discarded his waist
coat ana suspenders. and replaced ms
coat with a beautiful blue and white
striped calico one. which. while II was
very short, must certainly be very cool
lie had also armed himself with "A huge
palm-leaf fan, and mopped his face
regularly with fancy silk handkerchief.
winch one oI his constituents gave him
last Christmas.
In a conspicuous place I'm the courtroom
he mas nad placed a placdrd. containing
a warning TO the gang, which was writ
ten by bis own friend. Squire Jones, the
bard OF sugar bottom. The lines read as
IOllows:
may lalAtu tue nun WIZ AdS stdhbS4tu
ana reeled,
or neignnors who nave fought IN the
street.
But forever 'gainst MIN is my pardoning
VINO says this spring weather is sweet"
us 1t hot enough fur we. is no longer
joke.
70 see any run In H. | fan,
And the man who asks me. II ne escapes
= sunstrOke,
VIII surely be landed IN JAIL"
once or twice during the morning some
over-zealous friend got as Tar as rs it,
put Justice John would point TO his
printed declaration and silence would
steal DER tho gang.
ABSENT MINDED MAN.
Lewis Emery (coioredl is an absent
minded man. lie would not stcal any
thing. even n It was right where ne could
get IL. so ne says. lie would not walk
INTO your back YARD. and steal halr the
drying clothes. not II he gate was wide
open. 50 ne says
tie would not walk IN through the cell
lar-door. come up the kitchen stairs ana
rake all the s.lverware IN the dining
ROOM ana then so up STAIRS anu ia"s"Sh
bureau drawers. take baby lochets ana
chains. earrings. broken Bracelets or
any old thing. No! not this Lewis Emery.
not as ne specs cbbcr TO see de good
marster," would ne 90 II.
"Fore de Iawd" he wouldn't DO H. tnat
*. when he is In his right MIMI, hut you
see sometimes ne Is absent-mnded. KIN
der IKE" and then. FOB cose man haFd-
Nv mink what he Is gwine ter DO"
"What were you doing trying to get
| into those back-yards, SIR asked Jus
| tice John. ..,,-
| 81 was studyln' so hard. Cap'n. clare
| fore de IAwd, dun thought was g"lhe
in my own gate" replied Lewis
con. studyln hard, were your wen,
what were you studying about-nase-ua'l
| or politics: or gold or silver! ashe'
| Missioner. -, do,,
| II wasn't studyin' about none OF deH
| tlngs." said Lewis ,,,.
What were you studying ABOUT d"
demanded Justice John, hercely'
IL dunno, sab: was JUS studyih no.
replled the confused negro.
Just studying So" unused Justice Johh
Gan right. sir. i don't think any mar
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-19

fair chance OF learning something more
in regard 10 his family from this 1tegis-
ter Its Importance In furnishing Naludpie
genealogical data Is shown by inc use
which has been made or 1t In the peh-
grees OF few families In Hayden ~
ginia Genealogies, keiths Ancestr! %
BENJAMIN Harrison" and MontaSuos
"Montague Family OF Virginia" and the
entries i'm regard othese families FORM
only n small portion OF the Register,
which has hitherto remained in the IL
brarv AT the Episcopal Theological SEMI
n.-y. Alexandria, Va, practically unusea
and unknown. -
The Society OF the Colonial Danes cf
America In the state OF Virginia propose
to publish. in limited edition, COM
plete aud exact copy of this Eegls'er, IN
a handsome quart0 volume OF aDOut '0V
pagcs with a complete indeN.
rrice to subscribers. 50, payable when the
subscriber is notified that the book Is
ready for shipment.
Persons wishing TO subscribe viii. ad-
dress Mrs. Lucy c. Trent. corresponding
secretary OF the Colonial Danes. aO5 east
Main street. Richmond. Va.
Miss Lyman, Of Orange, N. j.. the
charming fancee OF Professor Trent OF
sewenee, is the guest Of Mrs. Lucy Carter
trent.
me death of Philip ST. George Bridges
stands out az one OF those grleNous
enigmas of Providence whom men beheVe
Is tender as well as strong, whose soiu-
ION must come later. Tho bereayed par
ents are supported by faith whlch en-
ables them TO wait with patience uhui
they stand face 10 face with the Coo IRON
whom this magnificent boy came. FOR the
circle OF friends appreciated MS brlhiaho
poss,p,ites' most Of all. his teachers
CHURCH HILL.
,rhe mn was basklng with perfect com
posure I'm the sun of yesterday when your
correspondent visited II.
Twice during the week residents OF the
Am have enjoyed Professor Leo Nhest
ability to entertain, once at Miss bode-
kors. and once Ton Thursday nighp at
Corcornn Hall. for tho benefit 81 Leigh
street Baptist church.
on Thursday night, also the ladies' Of
| trinity Methodist church gave a candy
stew for its benefit which was largely at
tended.
Possibly the leading entertainment In
point or the interest 1t attracted was
| the social given by the Junior Aid Society
| OF st. Johns church. Of which MIS- D.
&c. Fitz is the Efficient president.
Tne Iecture-room was proiu*ely deco-
rated for the affair. presenting a most at
tractive faco 30 guests. mehiy-enter-
tanning programme was rendered. Pro
lessor Caulfield and Miss Violet Klcharu-
| son were the accompanies. Mr.. Thomas
| McCauI sang in snch a telling way that
ne was forced to respond 70 an encore as
| did also Mrs J. Ben. Howard. Mr.. W.
| sheryin. Miss Violet Richardson, MISS
Leila Miller and Mr.. w. Harper Jones
Misses Miller and Richardson supplied the
| rc.,t~ttons and did SC chariGiuriV. \ hand
some monogram quilt. made by the society
for me SheItering Arms Hospital was on
exhthition and was much admired. There
| was general qualification at the presence
| or rev and Mrs Christian huyK' ~ >
| t<uvk IS A most charming woman w me
| refreshments were being served popular
instrumental music was rendered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-19

with being disorderly upon the grounds
OF the merry-gO-round.
This seductive scheme Of negro enter
talnment has again blossomed forth, ana
from this time on II Is red-
sonably certain that Justice Johh
will take in fines amounting
IN as much as the merry-go-round makes.
nj was he FIRST fruit OF the new season.
and contributed 81 toward the city funds
FOR the fun he didn't have among the
flying horses.
Moses Henderson (colored was charged
with assaulgng and threatening Fred
Powell. After hearing part Of the evil
dence. the case was dismissed.
L. w. Flournoy and II. II. Hardy
(white) and Ben. Taylor (coloredD, were
each fined s. for being drunk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-19
Kills His Sweetheart.

RICHMOND. TEXAS. April N.-Al-
bert Somerville. in a tit Of jealousy shot
and almost instantly killed Ella somer-
Vile. daughter Of Judge II. L. somer-
willie, postmaster OF this city. THIS morn
ing and then attempted suicide. but
made only a slight wound.
Miss Somerville was popular ana
highly esteemed young lady. the young
man came here recently from Alabama
where his parents reside. lie Is nephew
~ Judge Somcrvile. and was visiting
at his nncle's house at the time.
The tragedy occurred In the street
lust In front Of the Somerville home.
Young somerville was in love with me
Young lady. but on account OF the rela-
tionship between the young people ,ns
parents refused to consent to their mar
riage
Somervlle is now I'm jail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-19

edge OF the roof and hung by the neck.
Fitzsimmons was pulled from under the
chain. and removed TO his hotel. There
is a burn across his thighs and small
burn on the knucke OF the index finger
OF the right hand. That Is all the visible
evidence OF the terrible ordeal, although
Fitzsimmons was In a dazed condition
for over an hour. When tie lion was
pulled up from the side OF the building
where he had been suspended he was
dead.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-19
Law and Eanity Court.

The following suits were insutu'eu III
the Law and Equity Court yesterday ,
Charles n. Harmel against the Guy ol
Richmond; action for S0'"o damages 10.
,nt,'rtes received while walking over
Iii or the city, where no barrier had
been placed. -. ~,
Akers against John Bowers; dam
ages s5OC-a contested case.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-19

In the Hastings Court yesterday In
the case Of Charles Robinson (colored).
who a few days ago was convicted OF
attempting a criminal assault, his coun,
sci 0led a bill OF exception and applied
for a new trial Robinson was sentenced
n nine years Imprisonment in the peni-
Tertiary. and his counsel will make an
effort 10 save him from prison or reduce
his term.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-19
Mr. Kari Bitter.

Among the guests OF the Jefferson on
FRIDAY was Mr.. Karl Bitter, the eminent
sculptor. Of New York.
The artistic work OF this gentleman AZ
tho late Worlds Fair. Ia Chicago at
tracted great attention. lie was lateIy
tho successful competitor Tor modehihs
the massive and costly bronze 400,
which are TO adorn old Trinity chuic"'
New York.
Mr. Ritter was delighted with Rich
mond, and in company win ms ineh1'
MIR. Edgerton S. Rogers VISITED an po'lla
~ ttstoric and scenic interest In the city,
ro,mr,ino- TO New York on yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-19
NillxKays KillGerins;

SCIENTISTS differ in their opinilns on
this subject. In this connection We Won" ,'1.'n
,.a',,,,J Won that ouritoi IS a positive
eerr, killer-an infallible cure Of skin
diseases.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-19
Big Arrival Of New
MattingS

that will save you big money.
Every yard sold means a saving
for you.
Best Quality Japanese Mating hneh
warn nrice of others. 35c.; our price -'c'
Extra Grade japanese Mating. lute
warn worth Csc: cur price......lo &c
Zoe. Mating, to close out big lot' 70
Good Quality Chinese Mating thst
sells everywhere for 25e.. will so at our
- ~ ................. Is &c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-19

Seats will be on sale for the engage
ment OF ". II. Crane al the Academy
Apnl 22-25th. tomorrow morning at
o clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-19
Youmans' Hats

are the most popular; to be found only at
o. II. Berry & Co.'S.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-19

Crinkly Crepes. Pretty Percaies'
Breezy Lawns and lots of other weaves'
all at prices to suit you:
Pretty Agra Linen, IN all ne" COZ
ors ............. .........'..'...''. :. ~
Rich Dresden Effects In Dinh-
III , ..............ss.s.' .''''''' 80 -
stvlish Ducks for Suitings, in brown
tan. blue. and olive ................l- &c
New Pure Linen. In coiored STRIPES
coolest thing for waists ...,..,..'lz l-zc'
Homsspun Linen Tor Suiunss. ne"
lot lust III .........ss.s. s.s''-.'' ''N w.
Colored STRIPE and Check in New
Grass Linens ...................lz l--c' up
Plain Grass Linen. in all grades from
............ 10 2-3c. up.
s and 1Oc. Bingham. In nice styles
................ ............... ss'''''''f 49,
JUST RECEIVED. ONE CASE OF
DIMITY, that sells everywhere Tor
u l-2c. per yard. to so at our our price
OF ................... ....'''''''''''''''o i-"0'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-19

seats VIII be on sale for the engage
1nent or W. II. Crane at the ACADEMY
April 22-2Gth. Tomorrow morning at
O'Clock.