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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-18
4 GREAT ATTRACTIONS.
The Closing Number of the Y. VI. G. A.
star Course VIII be Given Next Friday.

The Arena OF April gives prominence to
the educational value of instructive zen
especially TO the Grecian Art Tableaux
Company. which Is to appear as the
closing number OF the star course on
Friday evening, April oath.
The Star Course Committee has been
unceasing in its effort TO secure unique
and pleasing as well as meritorious attrac-
ton for It's closing number, and believe
they have succeeded in doing so.
The Grecian Art Tableaux Company, OF
Boston, will present an exceptionally at
composed OF the following artists: Eliza
beth Flower Willis, reader and imperso-
nator. who is said 10 be the equal Of
Nellie Il. Pond, who was undoubtedly
the queen OF readers; Miss Lois Shepard
connalto: Miss Blanch Is. Sears. violin
list; Miss Alberta Turner accompanied,
and Mr.. Maurice Willis, manager. The
programme will consist of vocal and tn
strumental selections, readings by Mrs.
Wills; also classic and historic posing
by the company. They Will use colored
electric lights in their posing, and the
disagreeable smoke and odor VIII be miss
ing.
The Arena. in referring TO the Grec.an
Art IaDicaux Company, in its article on
the Educational Value of Artistic En-
tertainments," says:
Another kind of educational amuse-
ment. which IS proving exceedingly popu-
anu - 1T OllCc AttlButlsl 10 Tue eye
and imagination. when rendered I'm a
truly artistic manner and with due re-
gard TO the facts OF history, is the
tableaux entertainment, the posings OF
which, being largely historical or represent
tativc OF the worlds masterpieces of
sculpture interspersed with music and
home or humorous scenes sufficient 10 re-
lieve the mind and rest the Imagination"
Secretary Mckee has the following let
ter from II. W. Gibson, general secretary
Lancaster pa Young Mems Christian
Association, commencing the company:
THE Grecian Art Tableaux Company
appeared before an audience of Zoo peo-
pie Under the auspices OF our Star Course.
They completely captured the audience
by their splendid groupings and posngs.
IL was certainly delightful EVENING"
Reserved seats for this splendid attrac-
ton can be secured on Wednesday morn
Ing at the Association Hall. The ca
pacity OF the Association Hall is only two
hundred seats more than the Star Course
membership. Orders sent TO the associa-
ton by mail or phone Will be given
preference after the season ticket-holders
have been supplied.
Because OF the exceptional merit OF the
attraction TO be presented. II goes with
out saying that a magnificent attendance
Will be present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-18

Mccarthy Council. No. 46S. Royal Ar
canum. on Thursday night adopted the
following resolutions in memory OF Chas.
W. Harwood:
Whereas II has pleased an Advise and
Supreme Ruler OF the universe 10 Temove
from our midst our beloved brother, Chas.
W. Harwood. we feel as II We have sus-
tanede an irreparable loss. but we bow
our heads in humble submission TO the
command and orders OF 0ur Supreme
Regent, and can but feel in submitting to
HIS orders that He does all things well.
Although we cannot see the wisdom of his
removal. we know that IL must be for the
best and although we will not see his
smiles. or hear his encouraging words. In
the subordinate lodge or see his quick
and elastic step, while encouraging and
urging those around him. 10 push on TO
victory we can. by the ear and eye Of
faith hear his clarion notes. and see his
quick, elastic step. as he joins the throng
around the throne Of our Heavenly Re-
gent In the grand anthems TO the Eternal
Ruler who doeth all things we'll While
remembering Brother HarwoOd's good
deeds on earth we will step to extend
our heartfelt sympathies 10 his wife and
children and all bereaved relatives. and
We assure them that we feel their be-
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children and pitied by the elders. as one
| who had no cloak az all.
4 whole stack Of little coats. in towel
| ling, and in the demins and sailcloth.
and other rough and ready materials
| were stacked together to 80 10 the
| United States. They were exquisitcly-
| made and were trimmed with most de-
! liRhtful trimmings Of silk and lace. but
no velvet. They were all intended for
! one family Of children. ! also saw some
very cunning and useful coats which
were to 20. / was told. to the Ham
mersley family They were, doubtless.
for that wonderful little 100000 baby.
who Is as well known here as at home,
on account OF his connection with Lady
William Beresford
White is immensely worn here by chil-
dren. but it is coarse, easily Numbered
comfortable white. devoid Of the straight
ened and starchiness Of those miserable
cambrics.
NURSES IN WHITE
And the nou-nou, too. is clad all In
white from the top Of her high Swiss
cap 20 the broad soles Of her shoes. An
other important baby is the wee son
OF an East Indian high official. What
his skin lacks in whteness is made up
10 this high-born baby in the pure white
ness of his robes.
ne most tifEdut ibn6 tpdt OF White
silk, trimmed profusely In rich old lace.
was his. He was borne along by the
proudest white nurse and he blinked jusr
as contentedly at the sun In spite OF the
stage whispers that went around among
the small boys, clubbing him 'le petit cate
au iait.
Yesterday l went to see very new
conner in Paris, one who has not been
initiated to out-ofdoo life. and one
who has yet to look forward TO his firsu
wax in the "BOis.' Edith, OF six, and
Bobble. just two, came TO tell me all
about the personal appearance OF their
new brother. Edith said the pretty dress
she wore was even newer than the baby,
for 1t had just come that day.
II was OF green batiste with a little
figure in old blue. The square yoke was
OF plain green batiste and the trimming
was coarse ecru lace inserting. She wore
with IL belt Of old blue velvet with two
rosettcs at the front.
Bob's little dresses are always built
on the same general plan. and have the
idea OF comfort. remarkable preserved.
Both are fashionable little folks.
There are very soft fuzzy white
dresses with a great deal OF narrow
valenciennes insertions and tiny tucks.
And they are all made by the sisters In
some Partisan convent that are noted for
their dainty needle-work.
Then | had the rare treat OF seeing
baby and HIS "iayette' and even his
christening dress. The square yoke of
the dress was OF narrow lace and fine
tucks. The full printed bertha was made
OF tiny strips OF the soft white material
and strips OF lace. For twenty inches
around the bottom OF the dress there were
bands OF the material and bands OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-18
THE DELEGATES NAMED.
LEE CAMPS REPRESENTATfVESA AT
THE CONFEDERATE REUNION.
A Pennsylvania Writes for Confederate
Flags With Which to Decorate tho
Grave Of n Confederate Soldier.

The regular meeting Of II. +. Lee Camp,
No. ], Confederate Veterans. was held last
night, Colonel James T. Gray. comman-
der. IN the chair.
A letter from Hoods Texas Brigade, in
quiring for quarters. was referred to
Captain Thomas Ellett, secretary OF the
Reunion Committee.
A letter was received from Captain II.
G.. Bonebreaker. adjutantG- A. Il. Post.
Waynesboro, Pa, stating that there was
a Confederate soldier buried In the Meth
olist Cemetery at that place, aud that X
the camp would send some Confederate
flags that the Or. A. K. Post would see
that they were placed upon bis grave
when those OF the Union soldiers were
decorated. The Tags were directed 10 be
sent TO Captain Bonebreaker and the
thanks of the camp were voted to him for
his generous act.
REUNION DELEGATES.
The following delegates and alternates
were elected to the United Confederate
Veterans Reunion. which meets In THIS
city June goth:
Warren. Peyton Wise John L. Laughton.
Jr.. j. Taylor Ellyson. John Cussons,
Thomas A. Brander, j. Taylor Stratton,
William +. Smith. ID. Smith BEDFORD,
John Murphy. a. CT. Evans. Alexander W.
Pollard. Joseph L. Dickerson. y. V. RAN
dolph, Thomas w. Sydnor, George L.
Christian. Joseph Is. Mckinney, Jonn b.
Cary, Charles L. Turner.
AIternates-John A. Meanly. J. Henry
Kracke, George W. Libby, Or. George
Smith. James X. Mediecott. l.. l.. Lacy,
George I. Deane. h. w. Martin. Joseph
w. Thomas, A. Q. Peay. Charles L. Win
man, Andrew J. Wray. Virginius Newton.
Joseph V. Bidgood. Maxwell T. Clark
h. G. Minor, Thomas Byrne. y. w. How
ard, d. Hardy Pyle. y. NJ, Batkins.
All arrangements have been made for
the camps celebration on Monday night
April 20th.
The thanks OF the camp were voted 10
Sergeant W. y. Whitlock for courtesies
shown and kindness reUdered the camp,
ana to Comrade ID. Hardy Pyle for
handsome donation made 10 the camp in
lettering free of charge the transom over
the entrance 10 the hall
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Are They the Burden Robbers ?

LONDON. April 1.-Two men giving
the names Dunlop and Turner. describing
themselves as gentlemen servants"
were aFraigned ia Marlborough Street
Police Court yesterday. charged with hav-
ing in their possession twenty eight dia-
monds. aggregating 1900 I'm value for
possessing which they were unable TO
give any satisfactor mt. Dunlop
said they had got tho diamonds from a
man In HaltoR Garden. Turner said he
was last employed by a gentleman In New
York and had left that situation in Feb
ruary last. The two men were remanded
for a week without bail.
Poiceinspector Frocst searched tho
lodgings Of the men and found jewelry
worth $4,000. II is believed that the Jew
els are the proceeds of the robbery OF tho
residence of /. Townsend Burlen. in New
York, some time ago.
II Is understood that Inspector Froest
who arrested them, is entitled 70 fl.O00
reward.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-18
PARIS GOWNS FOR CHILDREN
In SHuWY ClOakS Of Turkish TGUelllng
Future HGlrGSGS FlaI in Paris Streets.
The BOYS IN DUCK AND BINGHAM
Paris Modistes Say American Mothers
Order ChiId's Clothes Of Them Be-
cause More sensible Brown Towel
ling for Street Play.
Copyright. 1895. for The Times)


PARIS, April 2.-This weather brings
them out In swarms in the Bots and the
Luxembourg garkns, THE sunshine
babies" as they are called. For there
are other babies In Paris, too-the rain
or shine babies" But they are so diff
erent, so roiy-poly and red-cheeked' and
they defy all sorts OF weather.
And then one could never write let
ter about the different styles Of their
dresses. for there Is but one style OF
dress known to the "rain or shine babies
"A sort Of "smock' Of blue linen or
black alpaca, full affair. gathered on
10 a short yoke. 1t reaches little be-
low the knees. and at the waist there
is always a little yellow leather belt.
Then there is a little eXpansc OF chubby
legs. generally clad i'm bright purple
worsted stockings. and the dainuest
shoes ono could imagine of thick CALI
skin with wooden s0les.
Except on holidays these rain or shine
babies" never get 10 the Bots or the
Luxembourg gardens for their alrngs,
but there is always an alluring sand heap
near by that the builders have dumped
for their matchmaking and the babies
for blocks around claim ii.
Dejeuner comes all too soon, and little
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-18

rain or shine baby is called for It's
noon meal. 4 big earthen mug OF red
wine and water is gulped down at the
shop door. All the while baby's eyes
roll all round the edge Of the mug watch
ing the interesting sand heap and the
jolly French poodle.
PLAY GOWNS.
With last little guip and a pant, and
eyes all swimming over with choke-tears,
rain or shine baby hands back the mug
and gets great piece OF dry bread as
big as its head, and with hurried
"Merci, maman," baby is off again to
the sand heap.
l can't believe that either baby or the
mother know of that vast army of peo-
pie who continually wage war on that
one article of food that's in the bill Of
fare regularly twice a day, for babies
checks could not bloom as they invaria-
bly, do, and baby's head could not be so
light If it knew OF the future painted 50
black as this great army that does not
approve of wine for children paints II.
When the spring comes the sunshine
babies" have TO play very furiously and
think very deep 10 make up Tor the
long winter months spent indoors months
when the sun doesn't shine one week
out Of the four.
Every baby has its own nurse and the
nurses-who have styles of their own
group themselves around in the parks in
little punches according to their nation
ahty.
There will be a group of Alsatian caps,
with their heads all together, all talking
at the same time, but their fnges are
always busy with their knitting needles.
and not far of another group in Breton
caps having quite as sociable morning.
SO the little groups, of children are divided
up this way, irrespective OF their divers
languages and natiOnallties
The American and English children
are the majority. but there are lots
Of French and Italian and Spanish In
the groups. all OF them catching uncon-
sciously the French language TO quickly
answer properly.
HANDSOME AND SMART.
A handsome little fellow. who wears
always kits of white duck. has a new
spring overcoat Of cadet-hluc ladies', cloth.
tailor made, and very plain. with a short
care and a dark blue yellow collar. This
child speaks three languages.
saw a Jolly little group OF New York
ers ambling home yesterday from the
"Bois." Little Miss ''Ten-Months" was
in the lead, In little white coat Of
Turkish towelling and one Of those great
fluffy bewitching caps OF white null. with
little clumps OF moss-roses tucked about
In the frills.
She was kept I'm check by a practicas
sort OF contriyance-a white suede belt
all padded with blue satin. that was
slipped around just uncer her arms and
decorated with silver Jingle bells"
There was a street reins of plated white
leather that was attached OH each side
OF the belt. and with very little trouble
nurse supported this ambitious tet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-18

WAKE FOREST. y. c.. April 17.-spe-
cial. Last evening very interesting
meeting Of the Historic and Economic
Society was held. 4 well prepared paper
on the African problems was read by
Prof. Haywood. He sketchcd the causes
Of the Transvaal aud Abyssinian troubles
ana the trouble threatened in Egypt.
Mr.. Herring read a paper on The Woman
Conquest. which was highly enjoyed.
This society is young. but it bids fair
% ho one OF the most useful features OF
college LIE
After the two papers had been read.
President Taylor mentioned some very
Interesting legendary history Of the
college. he said II was believed by
many that the campus was once the site
OF an Indian mandatory OF arrows. as
E''i quantity Of arrow heads had been
found
The amusements for the next ten days
are in great plenty.
On the 18th. Tom Dixon will lecture on
Pools; or the PSI. y. w. spiliman viii
lecture on Laugh and Grow Fat"
ana on the 25d. tho Lltchford I. O. O.
r. VIII give a minstrel exhibition.
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| The other little girl in the group wore a
dress OF old rose and cream chale. with
broad belt OF old rose tsffeta and a
collar of old English lace. The boy Of
the party had on the prettiest little
bright dress OF Scotch plaid Bingham,
made on the bias. The big sailor collar
and the broad belt were OF white duck
His broad-brimmed blue sailor hat had a
band Of bright tartan. I though him the
type Of the future athlete and later the
statesman.
The very small daugher Of a Russian
diplomat IL fitted out entirely In white.
Even the top OF her carriage Is OF white
morocco. and there really isn't the slight
est suggestion Of color to be seen except
the bright blue OF her eyes and the
bright pink OF her cheeks.
DRESSED IN ToWELLING.
Many children's gowns are made in
Paris for the reason that they are more
common-sense here. American mothers
would never consent 10 robe their bright
young children, heiresses and heirs of
Immense fortunes in materials so plain,
for example, as Turkish towelling Yet
il the towel dresses come from Paris It
IS different,
saw little group OF these were
American children. directly from the
State. playing I'm a Paris gutter. The
little ones. had wandered outside the
small park where they were sent for
the morning, and had gathered like 1T
tie street urchins around a small pile
of dirt I'm which there were inviting
twigs and Jumps Of DIRT. They played
an hour before discovered. and, when
called from their enchanting pastfme
by their nurses. they rose from the
ground. shook themselves and toddIcd
into the park. none the worse for wear
They were dressed in little coats OF
brownish towelling. with rel ribbons at
throat. and n tiny red punching around
the hem inside the cloak. In this de-
lightfully comfortable garb they played
all day.
our own children at home seldom wear
wash" cloaks. But the babies Of Paris
wear them constantly. Two or even
three cloaks n week are worn by them,
and 4 little child In a soiled silk robe
would lie looked down upon by other
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-18
lace decreasing in width as they went
up.
Some very full rosettes Of white baby
ribbon were tackled around on the yoke
NINA GOODWIN.
Gossip Over the Sea.

In England more than 100000 oil lamps
are used nightly. Lamp accidents cause
about 300 deaths annually IN LONDON
alone, l55 fires a year having been traced
10 them.
Asbestos towels are among the French
curiosities OF the day. When dirty II is
only necessary to throw them into red
hot fire. and after a few minutes 10 draw
them out fresh and clean.
A boy, aged eight. has refused to at
tend the London Chswick Board School,
on the grounds that one OF the female
teachers wears knickerbockers. lie Is
supported by his mother in this refusal.
During the trial OF man before the
magistrates at Templemore, Ireland. for
highway robbery a female entered the
court armed with an iron tongs, and
with IL savagely assaulted man named
Spiilane, who was standing beneath the
magistrates desk. The injured mans
skull was fractured, and he was other
wise badly injured.
When Queen Victria travels she not
only carries her own mattress but also
her bedstead. The mattresses are prob
ably unique in their way. Instead of the
numberless little buttons that adorn the
ordinary mattress, the Queens have
numberless little loops that can be tight
ened or loosened at will. and that are
thus loosened every morning and tight
ened at night, the borsehair stufilng hay
ing been thoroughly ventilated mean
while.
Herr Simon Blad. who recently died
In Berlin, has bequeathed his large for
tune. amounting to over 100000 marks,
TO the municipalities Of Berlin, Mayence,
and Bingen, the German capital to re-
ceive one-half, the other half TO be equal
ly divided between Mayence and Bingen
Berlin's share is estimated at upward of
0000 marks which at the request OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-18
fMERfCiN RffIH8F MEN,
They VIII Endeavor to secure the Next
International Congress.

CINCINNATI, O.. April n.-Thc Amer
lean Railway Association finished It's work
this afternoon and adjourned. The COM
panies I'm the association operate 80 per
cent. OF the railway mileage OF the United
States. When II organized here ten years
ago, 1t comprised ffty-four companies.
Now 1t includes 235 companies. operating
nearly four times as many miles OF road
as IN 1886. one hundred and thirty men,
bers were present here.
President IT. s. Haines. who Is no long
err eligible having left the railway SER
vice, made a farewell address. IN which
he suggested that efforts be made to Sc
cure the International congress here for
IT'S next session, after that In Paris In
1900.
The election Of officers resulted as for
lows: President Il. z. ID. Myers. Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Rail.
way: First Vice-President. l.. b. Thomas,
President Erie Railway; Second Vice.
President. Joseph Wood. Fourth Vice
President Pennsylvania Railway; for the
two members OF the executive committee
the following were elected: William II.
Baldwin, Jr, Vice-Presldent Southern
Railway, and Rollln II. Wilbur General
Superintendent Lehigh Valley Railway.
Washington Post
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-18

LONDON. April 1.-THE 81. James
Gazette publishes a rumor that Buluwayo
has been captured by the Matabeies.
The rumor IS not confirmed.
a dispatch from Suakim dated April
18th says that three hundred Deryysh
cavalry and one thousand infantry made
an attack upon friendly Arabs and drove
them into Erkowit Hills.
The Dervishes afterwards attacked
Major Sidney's Tenth Soudanes battalion.
the fight resulting in Sidney's repulsing
the Dervishes with notable loss.
The Dervishes also attacked the
Eighth Egyptian cavalry, under
Captain Fenwick. and were again
repulsed with a loss OF thirty Killed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-18
The bermuda ReaaY 10 Sail.

PHILADELPHIA. PA, April 1.-THE
fiibustering steamer Bermuda has finally
secured British papers OF release and
British Consul Clipperton has yielded to
the efforts made 20 induce him to regu-
larry enter the vessel in the consulate
registry and give the noted craft a clean
bill OF health. All objections against the
vessel had been Withdrawn under orders
from the British Government.
The crew will be paid off to-day. and
the claims against the vessel satisfied
without any further delay. on Mon
day she will sail for Puerto Cortez in
command OF Captain Hughes. who has
succeeded Captain y Brien in Command
OF the vessel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-18
Tx-G0y. HoLT'S ESTATE.
II IL said to be Fully ss5o'ooo-New he-
ceiving Vault in Ealeigh'

RALEIGH. y. c., April H.-Special. -
a. "a meeting OF the directors or the
Oakwood Cemetery Association recently
i, was decided 10 have built Immediately
"a receiving FAULT at the cemetery. MS
mas become almost an absolute neccssi! .
The contract was let Oh Wednesday TO
Cooper Bros. Of this city. The iounda-
ton has been blasted in a hillside through
SOLID rock in the western part OF the
cemetery. facing one oI the prhcipdi
drive-ways.
Bishop Cheshire administered the rite
Of confirmation at ST. Saviours chapel
last uipht. on Sunday he viii confirm the
candidates for confirmation at Christ
church IN the morning. and at Good Shep-
herd church at night
Acknowledgement Cameron has receiV-
ed notice that his son. who enlisted in
the army three years ago, as private,
had been promoted 10 the position Of sec
ond lieutenant al Fort Leavenworth.
10 Is said that the estate of Ex-Governor
Holt is worth fully $780, 900.
The Dockery men give the following
status OF The delegates 10 the state Con-
yeniiOn: For DOckery- 4, Nash,
.. Allegheny. .. Robson. .: Forsyth, {;
Poik. 3. rutherford, ?. For Russell
R0bcson .. Cleveland, 2. Pender. .;
Cherokee. 2. New Hanover and Mecklen-
burg are contested. For Moody there are
Henderson. 2: Haywood. ?. Mcdowell, ..
For Boyd-Caswel. .. For Lusk-Bun-
connie =. 10 is asserted that Dockery is
second choice Of Henderson. Haywood, Nc
Dowcn. ami CasWel.
IN oil-painting, llfo-size. of Governor
lredon WAS received to-day by Governor
Carr, 70 be placed in the Executive Man
sion.
Al the request of the Agricultural De-
partment a plaster cast Of the 4-pound
nugget Of gold. found In Cabarras county
viii DO placed In the museum. 1t will be
gidcd The nugget was to-day melted at
tho mint IN Charlotte.
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Chairman llalIl,t RESIGNS

ST. LOUIS. MO. April l7.-Charles II.
Mahitt has resigned as chairman OF the
democratic State Committee to take effect
Immediately
Mr. Maiiitt denies that his resignation Is
que 10 the action of the Sedalia conyen-
,ion IN refusing 10 ratify his nomination
as uistrict delegate. But Il Is believed
that hts resignation was fastened by tho
treatment he received at the hands OF the
convention.