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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-07
The Parthcnon.
GIarper for June.)

Any story Of Athens must begin and
end with the Parthenon. | supposed
knew what it looked like. and I'm a gene
raj way. in shape and styles OF architect
ure. / did. But, after all pictures and all
descriptions. it is a revelation. Where
shall / begin? The ascent IS through
the so-called Beule Gate. discovered by
French savant Of that name-modern, that
IS 10 say. not more than seventies hum
dred years old-and then up many ~.-,.-
10 the Propylaea Quilt under &nec.c.e-.
y. g. 80. a great central gateway, with
two wings. with Doric colonnades In front
and behind. superb in their severe sim
plicity and towering like trees into the
skies. They are all Of Pentelic marble,
the steps being OF darker stone. from
Eleusls. They were built four centuries
before Christ. and stand among their own
ruins for their capitals are all about them
on the ground. IL was through this CEN
tral door that the great Panathenaic Jubi-
lee professions always passed. On one
side IS the large square column Of Agrip-
pa. which once held a statue Of Marcus
Agrippa; and on our right Is the lovely
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-07
Inventive Councillors of Excheouer.

The number OF new taxes emanating
from the busy brains OF embryo Cham
cell0rs Of the Exchequer ia legion. Propo-
sitions for the taxation Of books, dinners,
amateur actor1 hunting photographs.
cats. short stories cycles. pianos, immi-
grants. billiard tables bachelors, clubs,
mineral waters. organ grinders, titles,
villa names. tennis grounds, statues, pic
lures. boots chmneys, telegraphs.
telephones. electric lights church and
chapel goers. second Christian names, let
ters to newspapers have already been
made. tax on beauty Is another sug-
gestion How glad some OF us would be
10 be eligible 10 pay a., 4 license duty on
marriage engagements-also proposed
would serve as verlhcation and registra-
ton OF the step preliminary TO matrimOny.
In Paris there are no private UNDER
takers. burial being undertaken by tho
municipality. II has been proposed 10
levy a fresh tax on funerals by raising
the existing charge for graves. As in
that city OF pleasure theatres are taxed,
this may be considered as the from grave
10 gay" of taxation. A few years ago
there was considerable discussion as TO
the proprlety OF establishing turnstiles.
and levyins entrance fees In the museums
and places Of historical interest In Paris.
NJ. Iockroy, the then Minister OF Public
Instruction, disclaimed the principle Il
charging admission fees 10 places which
are maintained by public taxes. and are.
therefore, the property Of the people.
but admitted the probability OF a charge
being made FOR admission 10 the Palace OF
Versailles one day.
In England the public are already thus
taxed. admission fees being required on
certain days to the Tower Of London and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-07

little temple OF the Wingless Victory, to
which you come near enough 10 see the
beauty Of its old frleZe, part Of which we
saw afterwards among the Elgin marbles
I'm the British Museum. The columns are
imposing, and very graceful, ana, now
ever much one may have read and known
in general way. Il was a revelation
10 mo Of the fact that Acropolls was
the site Of more temples than one, and
dedicated to the work of other
delties beside Minerva-of Minerva I'M
der various attributes Ohis being really
Minerva NictriX)-and TO the glorityinS
OF dcmigods and heroes besides. one
fingers here for the lovely view, and
for the exquisite delicacy Of the building
and the carvings. and then one climbs
on TO what seems almost a battlefield,
where Time and Art have waged heir war.
At first IL seems as II Time had had too
many allies for Art 10 win the victory.
Great carelessness, Turkish occupation,
the chance bomb of German soldier
when the Parthenon was used as o. pow
der-magazine. and then Lord Elgin-al
these have battled against the Phidian
art, and yet no one can doubt that Art
has conquered. Strewn as with the
PROSTATE bodies Of heroes, the whole top
Of the hill is FULL OF the prone columns,
the statueless pedestals. the stones to
which the pedestals were fastened; and
YOU get impressions I'm this way that
could hardly been given in any other.
One Of the great Doric columns lying
along the earth, at its full length. with
its twelve pieces. just separated enough
to tell where they were joined shows,
as a fallen tree does, its enormous size.
And you study the graceful taper, the
delicate fittings, the grace of the oval
ghaued cutting Of the CAPITALS and then
look up at its fellows stin standing, and
see how marvellously full Of grace and
beauty they are. Lying there on the
ground, one OF the heavy stone beams
which span the roof. or one OF the squares
OF the ceiling, with its egg-shaped mould
ing. is near enough to the eye TO be seen
in detail
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-07

or all the deceltful wretches that
ever existed. the summer widower Is the
worst. His acting Is perfect; and. though
his wife and friends know quite wei
that he is not telling the truth. his GID
sentences please him so much that he
begins long before the annual separation
TO tell how lonesome he will be; what a
barren desert the home becomes without
the presence OF his loved one; how he
loathes the cooking at the club; how ne
never goes anywhere while wife f. away;
and finally. that, were II not for the
health OF herself and the children. he
would implore her 10 remain with him.
Now. there may be some men who
mean this, but as rule, the warm
weather season OF divorce from his fami-
~ converts the most staid OF husbands
and fathers into coltish individual. anx-
ious TO do the town with an ayidity
wonderfully reminiscent OF his salad-days.
Everywhere you 20 you meet his kind;
he is on the river steamer; he is at the
theatre: you run across him at dinner
up the Hudson: he spins by you I'm the
park on his wheel. or behind a pair Of
housekeeping trotters. Ali they are n
gay lot, these summer widowers. but they
do not fool any one, unless ii is their
wives: and, il they believe in them. what
matters It II the whole rest Of the world
can read them like an open book?
In these days to The glver the we'd
ding-presyt question IS apt 10 be a sad.
serious, and pcrplexing one. Once upon
a time the selection OF a wedding-gift
was quite a simple matter. There were
but few things regarded as suitable for
this purpose Since then times have
changed. The wedding-present may now
vary from n lockwood vase or cut
glass claret-iug TO magnificent chest OF
silver. In fact, anything IL selected with
good taste and a sense OF rs appropri-
atcness Is considered suitable wedding
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-07

these beautiful stones, around which so
many creepy" stories have been woven
people are now eagerly purchasing them
and many "a fiancee Of the present sea-
son f. wearing q betrothal ring OF the
once supposed luckless stone. Whether
or not any luck" good or bad. does at
tach TO the possession Of opals, / am
not prepared to say, but # is amusing
10 find that fashion dicStes what folks
are 10 believe In such a case.
The CZarina OF Russia recently donned
boomers when she appeared FOR descend
ing q mine Hence the advocates OF the
Divided Skirt Dress Reform Association
are announcing that she is one Of their
allies.
II find most wOmen's drawing-rooms
immensely characteristic" said a cynical
old bachelor. but they impress me i'm a
way just opposite 10 that intended. For
instance the other afternoon i stopped
to make a dinner-cal al Mrs. C.'s and,
as she kept me waiting for few mo-
ments. ! began, as usual. 10 make
mental criticism OF my surroundings. \
much-talked-Of and somewhat erudite
book, half-opened on a chair, as II 1t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-07

In the first place, the rider, in cleaning
and repairing his wheel. should take IL
apart and soak the bearings in gasoline.
Then rub them perfectly dr. clean out
the threads and washers and all the little
crevices and put back the bearings. Soak
the chain in gasoline. also. in the same
way. and. after wiping it perfectly dry,
soak II again in bicycle lubricating oil.
Again dry It thoroughly and put it back
on the machine. taking care 10 have Il
and everything else carefully and cor
rectly adjusted. 1t is well 10 keep the
wheel properly oiled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-07
rnn THE SEASHORE.

had lust been used; a writlng-table In
Elective disarray, although my expert
enced eye could detect the studied
,,othod In the madness, and a calculation
in the premeditated disorder OF the
nile of invitations aud their half-com-
nleted answers. a piece OF work lay on
a sofa, as If it had been left there at
a sudden summons. and | smiled grimly
as / remembered picking up that same
niece OF work several months ago. and
telling Mrs. G. how sweetly feminine
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-07

with ostrich-fcathers or frothy ruchings
OF tulle There can be 10 doubt about
tulo "reigning' this season, FOR the shops
are absolutely filed with II IN every
shade. IL Is. OF course, undoubtedly
dainty and exquisite, but. unfortunately,
most fragile. For town wear II means a
bodice being retrimmed FOR every differ
ent social function IL IS TO be worn at,
therefore. I advise the sparing use or
mile where the purse is limited
Black velvet. IN conjunction with tiny
steel or diamond buckles, makes an APP
pfopriate trimming to use on the new
Gowns. A jgdieious amount VI steal -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-07

the Tooth birthday anniversary OF Sophia
Smith, the founder Of the college. lheanni-
versary Of her birth comes August 9Th,
winch being during the summer vacation
the date for the observance has been app
pointed for May 9th.
Holland papers report that Mile. Maria
Colpkens has been sleeping for the last
3u days. She is fed by artificial means.
The paragraph leads the "Staatsbuerger
Zeltung" to say that "the greatest sleeper
OF our time is a French woman-Mar-
garote Royenvay-wh has been asleep for
seventeen years in Thenelles, Department
OF Aisne"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-07

being introduced into pessementerle, am
lace will. OF course, be worn as inuGh q
over. Grass-lawn embroidery WILL ho"
ever, replace II in many case
Perforated leather GALLONS, embroiaert,I,
with cannetinne metallic threads WIZ
form very effective trimming for hsht
cloth dresses. and n touch OF White ap'rs
the collar and wristbands IS abs''u.e-y
Indispensable for smart gowns while es .
an ordinary cloth dress now leQuH, "-
addition OF fancy passementerle ana iaV'
10 make q look anyway smart
The lining Of the skirt Is much more
complicated than Of yore Tor many 90
made separate from the skirt "hlcn
means double work Also. as so much OF
frou-frou and ruchlns is required at the
foot Of the skirt. q deal Of SIX must per
force enter its composition. Many peop-e
shrink from the expense OF hOrse-hair as
an interlining. but If It Is not used,
very fine flexible steel becomes an abso-
lute necessity. otherwise tho g0det folds
viii assume a very pointed appearance.
An important introduction into dress
making d. the new train-that l., sepa-
ratio train. worn over the under dress. OF
which the front breadth is alone visible
IL is needless TO say that this is purely
Louis XVI. STYLE and which viii, there
fore. neccssitatc handsome silks ana bfo-
cades. a. is often made all In one' win
the bodice. after the fashion Of a princess
dress. or 10 assumes q Vatican plat IN
the back. with such gowns the per
fectly-nat old-fashoned sleeve IS almost
a necessity. and which ends at the elbow,
with n very fun nounce OF lace. headed
bv thick ruching Of cut silk. the bodice
being cut square with d deep-po!nted
etOmaCher
The craze for imitation diamonds and
Jewels sewn on 10 lace, tulle or material
bids fair 20 become vulgariZed, which
seems a pity. Unfortunately the jewels
are now being made in cheap qualities,
and cards of them at very moderate
prices are much selling in all the shops.
Let us hope we do not end our rage Tor
Jewels and beads By looking Ike South
Sea savages. bat II is very difficult 20 get
ANYTHING select when imitation is so rife.
However. the very newest vogue for imi-
tation jewelry is blue steel; brooches hat
pins. and buckles are made Of h., mixed
with diamonds, and the color is beautl-
full azure.
Softening effects are being introduced
even into the shirts. which are Invested
Of the hard collars and ornamented with
throatlcts Of different c0lorod ribbons.
The most becoming collar j know OF con-
slsts Of fOft-drdped band which goes
round the neck and fastens at the back
i'm two little rufcs; outstanding loops Of
ribbon are placed 40 the top Of the collar
band, or one can have plain collar band
with a huted ruchng all round the edge.
The square tabled collars are becoming
TO very few faces but the ears or points
OF lace are extremely pretty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-07

with small bonnet OF black straw;
gown OF forest-green moire. with hat Of
the same shade. trimmed with green
and brown tule
The gowns worn by the unmarried fair
ones varied as widely as they usually DO
at dinner or ball; one of the prettiest
was velvet silk, with large, violet
trimmed hat; others were: White etamine.
with white hat; ecru cloth. with black
hat trimmed with plumes; pearl-colored
and pink changeable silk. with big hat
10 correspond blue and white foulard,
with black picture-hat; mauve silk. with
pale green hat aud noldiag roses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-07
PcnnIr's Nothings.

Some OF the gowns Worn 10y the wives
of the SWEETEST codch-owners at re-
cent country-club drive Were almost
startling. For instance. a white silk,
brocuded with red roses and trimmed with
black velvet. and worn with "a flower hat;
a pigeons breast silk, with sash and
stock of pale green velvet, and a picture
hat OF yellow straw trimmed with pinl,
roses; pale blue and white figured foulard,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-07

or sclf-colorcd. ana the white or coiored
rdslus. most n ,he Sins being made OF
taot or figured six or yde-colorcd satin
There is an endless variety OF shots JUST
nov. some combining as many as three
different tnts; the ombre or shaded silks
aIr also very much worn The staple
material for an-black summer dresses IS
uohair OF grcnadine. figured, striped. OF
plain then come series OF black mus
has with various c0i9red flowers. white
Uuslins with black hail-spots, and the
ell-bIack hall-shoRcr muslin. in cOlors,
there is naluelcss variety Of trans
parent material. while bareges, summer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-07

ton is increasing daily by the constant In
nux OF new patches Of cniigrants. owen
these conditions. and the result Is cer-
tain.
In virtue OF natures law OF the sur
vival Of tho fittest" the ....Nsh are bound
10 distance the Beers In the future as
they have done In the past. In this world,
as at present constituted. tho weaker -
certain in the long run 10 go to the wall.
Just az I'm the Southern states in AmSsica
the Yankee is shunting out the southern
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-07
The Dukes of wellington. likewise. pay

The Dukes Of Wellington. likewise. pay
the same tribute for Strathheldsaye
Mrs. Custer. the widow OF the General,
expects to spend the summer at Onteora,
I'm the Catskils. Mrs. Custer resents
living In n conventional way. Her plan
for the coming summer Is 10 live In
stable belonging TO Mrs. Mary Mapes
Dodge. and just across the mountain road
from her cottage.
The trustees OF Smith College, North
ampton, Mass, have decided TO celebrate
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-07

cattle-owner5. The British are miners ana
traders. The British have the forces or
education. science, and capital on their
side; the Beers. on the other hand, decline
TO avail themselves OF the resources by
which wealth is accumulated, and through
which the power conferred by wealth IL
acquired. The Beers receive no reinforce
ment by emigration; the British popu!a-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-07

planter. so the Brlton Is compelled by the
same manifest destiny TO Gust the Boer.
/ hold. therefore. that no matter wat
ones respect may be for 1hc individual
fine qualities OF the Boer population, ono
can entertain no doubt that IN the emu
the race that goes ahead must get tho
better OF the race that stays at home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-07

gift. OF course. the check IS the we'd
ding-present par excellence. but next In
popularity IS no doubt the chest OF sill
yer. These chests are shown I'm variety
OF styles this spring. one OF the most
expensive costs 5000 and contains 200
pieces. II comes i'm both oak and ma
hogany with brass mountings. and has
FIVE drawers II contains enough silver
20 carry one through a lifetime.
An experiment has been made in Eng
land Of aEking stOckings and gloves OF
paper. 10 has proved the greatest sue
cess The texture IS given solidity and
durability by being placed in bath. con-
sisting of a mixture OF tallow and po-
tat0-starch. and when finished its APP
poarance Is said 20 closely resemble the
articles made from wool and cotton. Blot
tlug-papcr is the latest material used in
making bicycie-handles.
That there can be Il fashion in super
stitious. as in gowns. or hats. or gloves,
IS news indeed. 7 have always had an
idea that they could be traced back TO
prehistoric times. and We're as unchange-
able ass the hills. But the jewellers de-
clare that IL IS no longer fashionable"
10 regard opals as unlucky. but as quite
the reverse; and, instead Of stunning
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The World over.

Although Blenheim Palace is practically
the property Of the Duke OF Marlborough.
IL Is held from the Crown on peculiar
tenure-namely, the annual presentation
OF French flag TO the reigning monarch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-07
THE RICHMOND DIsPATCH-sUNDAY, JUNE L 1896.

her drawing-room was. homelike and
pretty, although a little artificial
Among Consuslo OF Marlborough's other
items OF housekeeping at Blenheim. she
will have rent to pay. and among her
creditors will be Queen Victoria herself.
Although the Blenheim Palace Is prac-
tically the property Of the Duke Of MARI
borough. II is held from the crown on
peculiar tenure--namely, the annual pre-
sentation of a French flag 10 the reign
ing monarch. The Dukes Of Wellington
pay the same tribute for Strathhelcsaye.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-07
A CORRECT 'BIXING DRESS.

South Kensington Museum. The principle
Is also acted on by lordly owners OF GER
tain historical English castles. who chech
indlscrimate crowds By charging each visit.
tor a shilling for admission. which
amounts are II Is needless 10 say handed
over 10 local charities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-07
The Question of Survival.

CThe Nineteenth Century,
The Beers as body are unprogressiye
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-07

old papers for sale a, sc. hundred as
Dispatch Office.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-04-18
One Day ut q Time.

1t is a trite advice to tell women to
take each day as it comes, to avoid re-
morse over what is done. and fore.
bodings over what is to come, but it is
no less valuable advice. Nervous pros
tration is seldom the result of present
trouble or work, but Of work and
trouble anticipated. Mental exhaustion
comes to those who look ahead and
climb mountains before they arrive at
them. Resolutely build a wall about
to-day and live within the Enclosure.
The past may have been hard, sad OF
wrong. 1t is over. The future may be
like the past, but the woman who wor-
ries about it may not live to meet it.
If she does she will bear it. The only
thing with which she should concern
herself is to-day, its sunshine, its air,
it's friends, its f%rolics, it's wholesome
work, and, perhaps. it's necessary sor-
row.-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-04-18
Greek Statue to Byron.

This afternoon, in the presence Of a
great and enthusiastic assemblage, the
statue to Byron executed by the
French sculptors Clapu and Falguiere
at the expense Of the late M. Dem
etrius Skylitsis, Of London, was un-
yelled by the King in the Zappeion
park. After the presentation Of an
address by Il representative Of the Sky
litsis family, the minister Of the in
terror, NJ. Kyriakoulis Mavromichali,
made a short but stirring speech, in
which he accepted the statue on be-
half of the government and uttered
an enthusiastic eulogy of Byron's tai
ents and the sacrifices which he made
for Greece. His. speech was received
with prolonged cheers.
The statute, which is Of Carrara
marble, represents Greece GROWING
Byron with a laurel branch, while a
young Greek below stretches his arms
in newly found liberty. On the pede-
stall is the inscription: "Hellas to By
ron."-Athens Cor. of the London
Times.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-04-18
HI. Lacked a G

"That boy of yours is not adapted tc
the undertaking business" explained
an undertaken to the boys father, who
inquired why he had been discharged
Whats the trouble with him?"
"He has not got a realizing OF
what is due the afflicted. Day before
yesterday Mrs. B buried her fourth
husband. I sent your boy up to learn
at what time the distressed widow
wished the ceremony to take place.
Now. what do you suppose he asked
herr"
give no idea"
"IIe asked her what her regular
time of day a for burying husbands.
1 expect to lose her trade entirely. He
is a bright boy, but he lacks tact."-
Texas Siftings.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-04-18
..Bettcr Element. Democrats.

st. Paul. April Is. = The so-callc;
'better element" of the Democracy
OF st. Paul held a convention and nom
mated the following ticket: For may
or. 0. O. Cullen; controller, J.. I. Beau
mont: treasurer. John Wagner. AS
semblymen-East of Wabasha. Louis
BetZ. III. ]. Strouse. Cornelius Quincy
William Dawson. Jr.; west of Waba
sha. w. p. Clough. Joseph Haag. Johr
Stryker, j. J. Ryder; Sixth ward. Jas
Melady. Aldermen-First ward, to bt
filled; Second, Patrick Kelly. Jr.
Third. j. Ehrmanntraut; Fourth. f
G. Brady: Fifth. Edward ]. Murnane
Sixth. John +. Krieger; Seventh. Ken.
meth Clarke; Eighth. to be filled
Ninth. to be filled: Tenth. Ernest l..
Allarl; Eleventh, to be filled.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-04-18
Nominated bx Rcnublicunx.

st. Paul. April 14.-The Republican
city convention placed in nomination
the following ticket: For mayor, Il.
y. Doran; controller. ]. ]. McCardy;
city treasurer, c: l.. Horst. Aldermen
First ward. A. Lindahl; Second. w.
r. Stutzman; Third. Torrance Kenny;
Fourth. w. J. Danahower; Fifth, Hor-
ace T.. Bigelow; Sixth. NJ. ]. Bell; Sew
enth. James E. Markham; Eighth. Au-
gust Kaldunski; Ninth. John Larsen:
Tenth, Frank NJ. Hopkins: Eleventh.
]. w. Shepard. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
of Wabasha. o. Fl. Arosin, First; J. X.
Thompson. Second; NJ. j. Daily, Fifth;
Timothy Reardon. Ninth; T.. &.
Krahmer. Third; West of Wabasha.
w. II. Kirk, Seventh; w. r. Johnson.
Eighth; NJ. ]. Craig, Eleventh; Sixth,
O. r. Lewis.