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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-19

SARATOGA. April is.-The hot wave
has reduced the Adriondacks snow depos-
Il 10 a frcshet. Lakes. rivers and other
streams arr unusually high and still
rising. AZ Glens' Falls. ChestcGtown,
Fort Edward. warrensburg and other
points the water Is bursting hanks and
threatening great destruction.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-19
Hanged with = nrlals.

BLOOMINGTON. HIS. April iS.-Gcorgc
walker, aged 20 years, one Of Tazewell
county's wcalthicst citizens, was found
dead In his barn at Mackinaw Ha was
suspended by a bride fastened 10 one Of
the rafters.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-19
sersr, s.sra In wI.een.la.

MILWAUKEE, April is.-A severe storm
swept oyer Wisconsin. Considerable
damage TO stock and property is report
ed from II Crosse. Odanah and ether
points. Near Marinette Andrew Olsen s
house was struck by lightning. two chill
drcn were killed and Olsen and his wife
were fatally hurt.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-19

LITTLE Rock. April ls.-Robert EN-
met O'Hair. the s-year-old son Of United
States Commissioner O'Hair, was
drowned In the Arkansas river az this
point. The lad. in company with sew
eral companions, was swimming when
the accident occurred.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-19

EvFAULA, I. T., April iS-Thenotori-
Gus limmio Ja.s ans been convicted oi
the murder Of Jimmie Rrown and sent.
cnocd TO b. shot ON the sSih of this
month
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-19
coeksrlirs Remains Lsavs Egypt

CAmo, April is.--A brief ceremony
was conducted Friday by the clergy o.
the American mission prior TO sendinl
the remains Of the late Colonel John A
Cockerill 10 New York, and was attend
ed by the American colony. The khe
dive was officially represented.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-19

John d. Nike, wholesale aud retail
grocer phoned us TO advise the winner
Of The lea set that they ave also Winners
OF either a sack Of Hour Or ham from
BIS store.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-19
Excursion to Monterey And
CITY of MeXico.

ON April II, very low exclusion rats
will be made b Monterey aud CITY. OF
Mexico foT the Rpworih League excu.
sion. Call on nearrst Agent flr iu.i
information. d. ]. rricc, 4. Is. 2. A ,
&C. n. RI
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-19

CHATTANOOGA. April lS.--sterlinf
Savage was taken frum his bed az Iryins
College. sovm miles from McMlnnvine
IN Wamn ccuntv. this morning b.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-19

LINCOLN. Ms, April is.-frank ott,
an old soldier. was run over and killed
by an Alton engine while crussing the
tracks. In escaping one train be walked
into another
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-19

WILMINGTON, Del, April ls.-Gen.
Levi Clark Bodies Of the regular army,
Mcxicaa waf veteran. retired. died Ia
this city ngeh ~ yeaIs.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-19
Dick JONES 81 Co
Real Estate Agt's.
OFFICE UPSTAIRS, NEXT DOOR TO
EAGLE OFFICE. BRYAN.

NAhisAa VI tAAAaf hh 4 Az
Fart Of the property that has heretofore
been advertised IN this column will
appear no mOie. II has been SOLD.
l.uok over the list remaining yon
are a prospective purchaser. II you
have property 60 sell, Put Il Ia our
hands at selling price, not over
rated, and perhaps il will be ihenext
90 20.
Three honses Cor colored renters,
will go ur $40 Situated near the
railroad above the public we'll
A two hundred and sixteen acre
farm, two tenant hOuses-oyeT one hun-
drd acres in cultivation. . - miles
northeast Of Bryan aud near kurten.
viii exchange for town property.
For Renl-Two houses In Freedman
town
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.
Five acres Of land with good well aud
two houses. Situated near the oil mill
one mile frOm courthouse and out o
corporation. Will exchange for hom,
and lot within corporation.
FOR SALE.
A house with fonr rooms, AMI d.,
lois attached, In the northern pait o.
the city. on the nretliesi hill Ia town.
FOR RFNr OR SALE.
Tweniy,six acres OF land; some with
In and some without corporation iatl
II The cllv.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-19

a mob Of masked men and hanged 10 {
tree. The doomed man was suspected
Of being "spotter" for United State
ofiiccrs.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-19
coUNTERFEITiNe WHISKY STAMPS.
Two IIquor Dealers - Minneapolis Ar
riaccd Under Arrest.

Two Liquor Dealers ~ Minneapolis Ar
riaced Under Arrest.
MINNEArous. April is--A sensation
has been created here by the arrests Of
George G.. Jacoby and MoFitz Mikolas
Of local liquorhouse, doing wholesale
busincs. on an indictment charging
them with countcrfoiting the stamp of
Hiram Walker 4 sons Of Ontario. man.
ufacturcrs Of the Canadian Club whis.
ky, alse the stamp of the commissioner
of interal revenue Of Canada and selling
the liquor at cheap lrices Tho mallel
was brought 20 the attention Of the
grand jury of Hnnepln county and IA
Indictment returned upon which the ar
rests ol Mikolas and jacohy were made
Jaooby i wen known citEea and IA.
been lromiucnl Ia politics for a numl,aI
of years
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-19

HENDERSON. Tex, April ls.-In a diff.
ficulty here, Charles johnson was sho,
and seriously wounded. Anderson Cul-
pepper surrendered and gavc bond.
Both narties colnr.sl.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-19
RlR sAIN

Mrs. Fulkerson'- = usideucc In tie
Eastern part 81 town.
Mr. J Allen Mycr.' re ldence on the
corner Easi Of the Chls,ian churh.
See Dick Jone' 4 Co, atunce tor par.
liculafs.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-19

Thirty days earlier than oar native
corn, and win mature before the flun|t
comes. I also have Eafne German A'|I.
let. sorghum seed and an kinds uf
grain. Phone So. CT Noorf.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-19

Webb Bros are watching the contest
Wilh interest aud have placed an cx-
quisiic Empire Fan along with The
watch, and IL goes to the winner Of the
watch.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-19

Ladies whhsng stamping done Wa
find Mss. ]. Bonneville mas ne lal.
In liouilon patterns at + P. Woo
residence. i2i
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18

Baltimore. Jan. l1.-Ex Congressman
Henry Stockbridge and Thomas Mccall.
the lawyers who passed the lie and
had II tuSSle in the court room of the
City Court last Tuesday while the Court
was in session, were before Judge
Phelps to-day TO answer the charge
of contempt of court. Beth men made
statements and humbly begged The par
don Of the court. expecting to get of
with lecture and II light flna. Judge
Phelps gave the offending lawyers an
unmcrciful arraignment He said their
conduct was a breach Il decorum that
was almost objectionable. THE stand
ing OF the city bar is involved" he said
II an ordinary citizen committed such
Il breach he would be speedily fined and
impri+ uned.
THE admlnistrat ton of justice imme-
diatc!y becomes contemplate when al
lowed to discriminate. Justice must be
abs 7lute. impartial. and intlexiblc This
cas-, Is 50 extremely serious that il war
rants an investigation. and cannot be
lenicntly dealt with. The encounter
was more than indignity to the court.
II was breach of the peace of the
city. and is 10 be characterized by the
name disorderly conduct"
in conclusion Judge Phelps said the
Supreme Bench had already taken the
case ont of his hands by passing an
show cause on or before Jauary eth
why they should not be deharrad from
the privileges Of the bar Having al
ready admitted their guilt the SIR
priscd lawyers will now have to plead
extenuating circumstances and throw
themselves upon the mercy Of the Sill
prcmc Bench.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18
CITY NEWS In BRIEF
Matters Of Small Moment About the City
Very Briefly Chrol!Gled.
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL NEWS NOTES.
A Full and Concisc Record of tho
Minor Events of u Growing Sea.
port City Laid Hare TO the Many
Readers Of tho Newsicst Of Nor.
folk Papers.

Tomorrow will be the birthday OF
General Robert L.. Lee.
The cfty's water supply is said to be
lower than ever before.
Rev. DIR. Coke Smith lectured in Rich
mond last night and is expected here
to-day.
Mr.. j: l.. Watkins Will. it is said. be q
candidate for Commissioner CT the
Revenue nj the spring election. :.
The lowest bidders for the ai'tesian
well. bids for which were recently re-
ceived have declined the contract.
Mr.. c. w. ONcill left last night Oh
the New York, Philadelphia ana Nor
folk railroad for New York to attend
the cycle show.
Henry Johnson, colored, was yester-
day arrested upon Il warrant sworn
out by Adolphus Nicholson, charging
him with perjury.
a commission of lunacy has been or
dered by the Police Justice i'll ttla
case OF Addie Cussen; colored, arrested
yesterday rs a luuatic.
The Italian banks Mabel and Elena
G. have left Baltimore in tow for Nor
folk and Newport News. to load slaves
fer Spanish and Portuguese ports
Alonzo Bell the siA-year-old Eon of
Mr.. Jesse Bell was run over by Il
bicycle on upper Church street Thurs
day afternoon and somewhat hurt.
General William b. 1'alaEemo of
Gloucester spent Thursday night in
Norfolk, and left yesterday morning
over the Norfolk and Western railroad
The banks of the Clea airing House AS
sociation will be closed Monday. that
day being legal holiday. All paper
maturing that day must be provided for
to-day.
United States District Attorney Fran
els II. Lassiter. Of Petersburg, after.
spending several days deer hunting in
the adjacent counties, left for home
yesterday.
Barney McHueh was arrested yestcr-
day on the charge of stealing SIS from
Edward H. Somers, and WAS st,b,.c-
qucntly bailcd in the sum of $50 f1.. hi;
appearances before Justice Burroughs.
Treasure" Goodwin. of the Ocean View
railroad. who, it will be, recalled. had
TO be taken home To Pennsylvania be
cause of severe attack OF typhcid
has recovered and is again hara Mrs.
Goodwin and he are at Ocean View
To prevent the DETACHMENT of the new
edifice the official board OF Epworth
Church has issued an order that no
renson be 2d.nitted to weddinqs held
in the Church except those having cards
of invitation.
Street Inspector Cruiser has started
in to make way on violmtors or the lax
VINO thl W paper and other rubbish in
the street. He yesterday swore out n
warran: for n Church street merchant
and Justice Arhhurn will hear the cas-
on the 18th instant.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18
IiscalcuInic.. Wi. a,n,nci,y.

~ telephone message TO the police
station last night. nj about 9 o'clock.
summoned the patrol wagon TO Church
street, opposite the coInec' Of Mosley
where colcred man was found lying
unconscious in the wet and mud-caked
sidewalk with n morbid crowd of on
lockers surrounding him. His imam
innate form was lifteSi into the patrol
wagon. and upon arrival at the police
station DR.. Speight was called. who
diagnosed the case rs a resultant
cause Of too much spurious frumenti.
y stomach pump was accordingly pro-
cured. the necessary connection made,
and after two hours Of incessant labor.
the suffering son OF Ham was relieved
of about Il quart of whiskey.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18
MBLETON.

Mr.. Thco. n. Ramsey. of Claiborne
avenue, left yesterday to visit his daugh-
ter. Miss Lucille Ramsey. now stopping
with friends in Sussex. Va. where she
was reported as receiving damages by
horse running away.
MI w. ~. Coke stated to reporter
OF The Hirginian Mt his home. on Rose
avenue. Yesterday that lie WIGS getting
on all right with the wounds to his
received in his difficulty Thursday night
with DIR. i. II. White.
the weather yesterday. SO wet and
disagreeable. was in striking contrast
with the beautiful weather all through
the iirSt half Of January.
Officer James Sadler will be unable to
DO duty for II. number of days. owing to
damages to his hand by the accidental
discharge Of his pistol ut his home, zig
North Maltby avenue. Thursday. His
wife. who WAS wounded by receiving
the same ball into her thigh. was doing
as well as could be expected yesterday
DR.. l.. K. Chies was summoned 10 see
Mrs. IL. T.. Turner, Of South Reservoir
avenue, on Thursday. who had expert
enced some Inconvenience by taking
laudanum us a remedy.
Mr.. G. G. GrIswold. of Levitt avenue.
LEFT yesterday to attend the funeral of
his grandfather.
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Eores,rrs of AMERICA.

Al the regular monthly meeting OF
ms timc-honored old fraternity. held
al their court chambers. Ballentinc Hall
Thursday evening. DR.. Powhatan
Schanck, grand woodward OF the Grand
Court of Maryland. and District De-
putty Grand Chief for Virginia. Installed
FOR the ensuing year as officers of Court
Merrimac No. 3: James Mil!cn. chief:
j. w. Pct'ce. sub-chief; George 3. Gre
cory. financial secretary; Alex. Welsh.
Jr., recording secretary: Charles NiE
Ter treasurer: David Carpenter. sitting
past chief: DR.. 2owhatan Schenck, sur
geon.
After the installation and speeches by
Or. Schanck. David Carpenter and
charles Miller. sumDtuous banquet
was endowed by all
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18
AMUSEM ENTS.

SOUTH BEFORE THE WAR;
Whallcn ~ Maitell's production of the
south Before the War" will hold the
boards ut the Academy of Music to-
Gay matinee n 2:30. and tonight at
S:l5. This play is entirely different from
anything OF its Kind that has ever been
produced. The combination is made up
OF all kinds OF people. embraces a va
rie:y OF music, buck and wing dancing.
Guartettc and solo singers. genuine cake
walk; also n pickaninny band, COM
posed of seventeen little darilies The
scenery used shows the cotton field i'm
full bloom and the hig White House
IN the distance, the camp on Eos: Is
land and the immense frog. the Missis-
slnpi rived by moonlight and the land
!nS of the steamer Robert T.. Lee. \
parade will start from the Academy at
II o'clock this morning:
SOWING THE WIND."-It is near
~ three years since Sidney Grundys
somewhat famous sex against sex"
drama, Sowing the Wind was prn
duced at the Empire Thcotra re- Inw.
York. where IL won dollars in large
number and provoked comment ana con
troversy To Il very considerable extent
Tor over Two hundred nights. Yet the
play-goers OF this city will see II for
;hc fret time next "Wednesday night nj
the Academy of Music. when it viii be
presented by Charles Frohman's celc-
DRAFTED cast uf players, the same in
it's entirety that has been so walmlv
praised by the leading cities cr tho
country. Mr.. Frohman has been an
Nious to send the play and his rcprescn-
tative company South for n long time
and even now II may perhaps be taken
as Il compliment tina, he does so. since
IL is declared on good authority that
Sowing the Wind" need not leave the
territory in which its merits are so well
known for Il long time 10 come. The
sale of reserved seats will commence
next Monday morning. Prices. 25c.. sec.
I5c. and 81.
THE RAINMAk Frs. ''-Thcatrc-
goers in this city. who are lovers OF
good musical farce comedy. have Il rare
treat in store for them. Donnelly and
Girard, whose success In their new
comedy, "Thc Rninmakers." hns hncn
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his corsage others of black velvet ant

inns corsaEc others of black velvet, and
Such combination would be suitab bic
win any handsome black skirt.
a less practical, but even more ravish-
ing bodice, Is of thin white wool crepon
over maize silk, and with an Adjustable
eoilaf oil val" lace in deep yellow,
between strips of white silk muslin.
rms collar fastens at the back. and
mas there long scarf ends. like those
cach side OF the front plat, that hang
oecomingly half way TO the waist.
fhc piait is fastened to the belt, which
Is oil white satin folded. the stock col
lar being the same
The round brooch, worn in this in
stance is of yellow diamonds and pearls
ana II may be entertaining to know that
this jewel-combination is said to be the
Yvette Guilbert
a SERVlCGABLE COLLAR.
Hut TO return to the white crepon
body, the collar alone OF which VIII prove
Il useful Investment. II would be Il
Charming decoration for Il plain velvet
on silk bodice, and being detacha Bile,
could be called into service for several.
~ costume of tobacco brown velvet
has a bodice admirably suited to 81
young, slender figure.
The other material used with this is
heavy soft. green silk, in loose
net-like weave, and the chemisette and
turn-back cuffs are of white silk en-
broidered with tinsel thread.
E3odices in delicate textiles for even
ing wear have often. along with collars
of rare lace. trimmings of sable fnr
y bunch of tails will he fastened some
where with iewelcd button. and others
are split down In three and pieced to-
gcthcr TO form q tiny edge for revers
and basques. NINA FITCH. 4
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18
Free silver Convention.

Lansing, Mich. Jan. ia conyan-
ton OF the advocates of the free coinage
Of silver a; ratio OF IG TO |. made up
Of delegates from both the Democratic
and Republican parties, was held here
yesterday, and the field canvassed for
the formation of party and the nut
ting of a guhernatorial ticket in the
field. II was decided Ia Issue an address
to the people setting forth the financial
condition frCm free silver stand point
and await the action of the two old
parties uron the issue I'm the National
Conventions. If such silver legislation
as they demanded was not put In the
platforms then n convention should be
called for the formation of a free coin
age party.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18

Apropos Of black chiffon, it is said at
the shops that there Is now more de-
inand fer IL than ever. No matter what
the color or texture OF the gown, the
fashionable bodice is almost sure to
have IA touch of this silky stuff some
where, and gains thereby in distinction.
SUPERB BODICES.
Three stunning bodices for afternoon
receptions wear follow:
All shown have skirts of the same ma
tcrial. but they will serve as excellent
designs for hodices in odd stuffs 10 be
worn with a black silk satin or vel
vet skirt.
"A handsome and useful corsage. for
either young matron or maid, Is of
thin. black novelty crepon. with rich
trimming of white Renaissance lace.
The bodice portion is Of heavy satin,
in ii curious glittering green yelled in
black chiffon, kilt plated. Through n
E-shaped opening ut the top OF the crcp-
OH sleeves. brilliant lining is allowed
10 show uncovered and the narrow,
folded belt Is also made of it. The col
lar is a straight band that does not meet
in front. 1t Is covered with the lace and
finished inside with "a narrow ruffie of
white chiffon.
ALL OF LACE AND RIBBONS.
The other lace is appliqued on green
satin ribbon, each side of a strip OF
green sequin embroidery.
Transpose for the crepon sleeves Of
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18
TI.e plnsues of Esxht

these are nervous troubles, but they ar
terribly harrassng, nevertheless. That
thorough nervinc and tonic, Hostettsrss
Stomach Bitters, renders the IierVeS
tranquil and strong, promotes digessioH,S
appetite and sleep. and establishes health
on II firm and permanent basis. NeryousS
digestion and stomachlc weakness. This.
cause of nervous debility is removed 4 by
the BitterS, which iInpart Il healthy tons,
of which the well re!ng Of the entire syss4;
ten is largely dependent. This sterling
and timc-honorei medicine also remediess
rheumatic and kidney complaints and a1l
forms of mararial disease. Use 1t re8I-
larry. ----.. L--a q. stSsgtstssS
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18
Be sure 10 attend the arccleary. lll 8,

BE sure to attend the NrcCleary5AIc4
Clellan Live Stock Company's sale Tues
day, Jan. 21st They will sell $50 lIorseSa
and $50 mules Last Saturday mora
buyers were present than at any time
this season, and as they are well SUM-;
piled we do not expect them next sTues4
day, and as we expect more horses aIsfiS
not SO many buyers, It will be q rare
for those that do come "a tiiS
get the best bargains OF the year, d III
you can't come Tuesday. come Fridayss
we will have nice lot of horses Sa.iifIs
mules for both sales, and you carl Vets
them for your own price. The 81 Q.
3:.ssy3 "A ID 2U52 ~;
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18
An Al. Around crook sentcn nc Z d Il.

Jackson, Miss. Jan. 17.-William Con-
ners, an all-around crook who was
brought here a few days ago from Louise.
Nlile on requisitioat pleaded guilty8iIia
the Circuit Court this morning to tho.
charge of having robbed Bouges' Jew
elry store OF $4,000 worth of diamonds,i
watches, etc, and was sentenced to five
years In the penitentiary. Corners fssa;s
native OF Chicago and one of the best
known thieves in the country.
y considerable portion of the jewslrEl
has been located in New York and Chs
cago. afafiSf5sESiSA
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18

Two alarms of fire We're sent In at
about 8 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
which called the Fire Department TO
the corners of Pembroke and Colley
avenues. in Atlantic City Ward \
slight fire was found 10 have originated
in the furnace room OF the now pub
lie school building at that point. which
was easily controlled and rapidly eS-
tinguishcd by the FIRE Department.
The resulting damage was small
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18
Dcnti. of asrs. @. y. Benson.

News of the death in Griffin Ga. on
January 18th of Mrs. o. s. Benson has
been received In this city. Mrs. Benson
was the eldest daughter of the late n.
y. Lee, Of this city, but removed To Sa-
Vaunah. Ga. With her husband Otis S.
henson about twenty years $50 Mrs.
Lee was inferred at Bonaventure Gene
terry in Savannah.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18

the event Of the theatrical season In
New York, will be seen in this city on
next Thursday night only ut the Acad-
envy OF Music, nnd will present the
comedy in It's entirety, just us 1t WAS
given during its great run In the Me-
trorois.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18
MID WINTER FASHIONS
Velvet and ehlushiIIa Are Both High In
Feminine Favor For State Occasions.
CHIFFOHS INCREASING POPULARITY
4 Velvet Coutcctien Harmonious
Decorations An EicSan, ModcI-A
Rich Wrap Superb Eodiccs-AII of
Lace ana Ribbo..-.A ScrvtccnbIe
Coliar-Jct Is Much in S'nvor.

ion. carriage may also he added to
the combination, for the velvet toilet
is too fine to 70 II pied. and II being
heavy to carry and Il pcrishable uuanti-
~ to boot. 1t may lie accepted as II fash
lon that has small chance of becoming
to- common.
New York. Jan. IA velvet gown
for high occasions, and Il chinchilla fur
collar to keep 1t warm ut the shoulders
are two Il the latest clegarcies of fash
y VELVET CoNFECTlON.
Some of the velvet costumes now be-
ing paradcd at theatre and reception
and other places a: Occasion" show
such marked decrease in the size of
sleeves that 1t looks really as If the day
OF balloons were at last on the decline
In the most approved models. the vel
Net skirts mensur" az yards round. and
these have circular fronts that iii closely
over the hips and hang in godcts below.
Generally these fall in front in a great
box ple2t. and with this wide shape
there are commonly unly two organ
cores al the back.
Black velvet IL mo.c seen than co.ored
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18

Of tinsel braid that fastens in front
with jewel buckle
jet Is much in favor with both black
and colo!ed velvet. and there are some
pieces for the hott2m OF the sleeves
seen In it. Splendid jet buttons as
large as Il tifty-ccnt piece. and others
or fila gree gold and rhiuesiones and col
orcd gems, are also used; the two last.
however. only in discreet numbers.
three at the utmost each side # the
jacket or pair like jcwcllcd brooches
at the throat.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-18

Attention is called to the advertise
mcnt in The Nirginian to-day of store
wanted for confectionery business.