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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11
HAT AND COAT.

ing used for tho front bow. Black plumes
and violets usually complete tho adorn-
ment
Fur Is still employed great deal in hats
and bonnetS, although toques made entire
ly of fur have not had long reign of OK
trelno popularity. The newest of these fur
toques is composed Of sable and chinchilla
and is three cornered tho trimming con-
sisting of sable tails and paste buckles
Hoadwoar oil of fur is moro appropriate for
skating than for anything else and Is
principally favored by devotees of the
sport. Embroidered toques of hairy cloth
ornamentcd with a band of sable and
shaded quilts arc novelties.
White laco is draped on many of tho
seasons hats, even those dark or medium
tone ones intended for ordinary wonr
Where tho hair of the wcaror is dark bit
of white or cream lace placed under tho
brim of the hat has very good effect
All shades Of green are worn, and there
scoms to DO particular liking for bright
emerald shades. These are seen often in
combination with clear blues, and il the
association is properly contrivcd it Is rather
pleasing especially II 1t is harmonized by
tho addition of litsao black and white.
There seems to DO no diminution in the
popularityof paste buckles and ornaments.
Tho small ones aro in better taste thnn the
huge ones sometimes seen and are really
more effective, the jewel idcn being bottor
carried out by n limited oxpanse of glitter
than by largo mass of sparkling stones.
The sketch illustrates n hat and coat en-
suite. The coat is of light gray cloth and
Is close fitting with ripplod basqucs. The
collar of blue velvet lined with gray silk
is square behind, while in front it forms
rcvors and continues in coquilles to the
edge OF tho coat The high collar and the
cuffs AFRO also of blue velvet and arc bor-
dercd, like the large collar and rovcrs, 10y
stitched band of gray cloth. Tho hat OF
gray felt is trimmed with n profusion of
black plumos and n drapery of blue velvet
fastened by buckle in front.
JUDO CHoLLET.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11

cd tendency toward tho introduction of
trimmings of embroidery on white cloth or
on ground of the Same color rs tho ON
broidcry. These goods arc employed for
vests, plastrons, collars and rovers.
There arc three Influences now acting
upon tho mode, q lingering remembrance
OF tho empire fashions modifying tho now
or valois and Louis SciZo modes-nower,
that is, In tho way of fashionable revival
Among these throo types thoro should be
something suitable for cvory woman, with
moro or less modification The ompiro
style Is ono which does not combine we'll
with others and which Is the antithesis of
tho rococo fashions of Louis Quinzo and
Louis Soizc, being sovoro and classical in
its principles, which aro copied from tho
antique. The eighteenth century STYLES. on
tho other hand, nro coquottish, full of de-
tail and absolutely wrong from tho Crock
standpoint, which demands repose dignity
and pure harmony in NIL schemes of dress
and decoration.
In spite Of tho cry TINT different bodiccs
arc out OF date, many Of the best Parisian
modistes arc making costumes In which
the skirt and bodice are not Just alike.
The picture, for example,, shows an oven
Ing gown in which the plain godet skirt Ia
of rose satin, while tho corsage is of white
silk gauzo gathered over n fitted lining OF
rose satin. Tho square decolletage is Dor
dered by "a rucho Of gauzo Brotellios of
roso satin arc fastened on the shoulders by
coques of satin. Tho gnuzo sleeves are en-
circlcd by ruch of gauzo and aro adorned
with rose bows. A knot of rose satin is
placed ut tho front of tho dccolletage, and
the belt Is of roSo satin.
JUDO CHOLLET.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11

BLACK & WHITE.
Attorneys at Law,
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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11
EVENING GOWNS.
Lace, Embroidery and Flowers Adorn the
Lovely Creations of the Partisan Modesto.

Lovely Creations of the Partisan Modesto.
Evening gowns nre nearly oil combina.
ton ones, and embroidery is lavishly used
on plain satins and brocados. 1t is work.
cd on tho material itself in floral and con.
ventional patterns and some of tho skirts
arc exquisitely ornamented with design
of sprays of flowers. Gowns of this de-
scription are often additionally adorned b.,
bouquets of flowers of the Same kind a3
those shown in tho embroidery.
The utmost powers of tho modesto nra
this year concentrated on dinner gowns.
Lace, flowers, sparkling embroidcries and
jewels are used in profusion, but all
buckles, buttons and similar ornaments ut
least appear to serve some purpose and are
not merely placed caprciously with the
evident intention of merely making dis
play. The bodice may be high, half low
or with tho full decolletage, in which case
it differs little from ball corsagc in trim
ming. This may consist of bertha, dra-
pcries, pnsscmcntcric, bands of flowers and
particularly borders of fur. The fashion
of wearing flowers tucked in the belt Is
again revived and is youthful and becom-
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11
sR aa
ug4(G1ils

Many n nervous woman sits UP all the
night and tries to read herself sleepy. Ming
to one she don't accomplish her purpose.
Nine to one, she gets more and more ner-
vous. The slightest sound strikes terror to
her heart The dark corners of the room
contain thousand flights. She doesn't
know what she is afraid of, but she is afraid,
actually, honestly, ncrvously, abjectly afraid.
Healthy women are not towards. If wo.
man is nervous and sleepless and afraid of
the rustic of her own dress, there is some
thing the matter with her. The most deli
cate nerves in ,. her body are set on edge by
nervousness, irritability and bad temper in
women is merely symptom of i'll health
i'll health of the delicate and sensitive or
ganism that makes her woman. If she is
show itself there first There is no use tax.
ing harmful and deadly narcotics for ner-
vousness and sleeplessness. 1t will leave
the body III worse condition than it was
before. The way to effect cure is to cure
the cause. DR.. Piercc's Favorite Prcscrip-
ton will do it. 1t has cured tens of thou
sands of cases of female weakness and ner-
vousness. tits most wonderful invigorat-
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healthy sleep and restores the glow and
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now before the public for woman's peculiar
ailments, adapted to her delicate organiza.
ton by a regularly graduated physician
an experienced and skilled specialist in
these naladies. 1t cannot do harm in any
condition of the system. Its sales exceed
the combined sales of all other medicines
for women.
The story of its discovery land its
wonderful success is told i'll one part of
Doctor Pierce'S great thousand page book
Common Sense Medical Adviser" which
will be sent free on receipt Of FL one cent
stamps to pay for mailing onlp Worlds
Dispensary Medical Association, No. 657
Main Street, Buffalo, NY
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11

ing. Velvet brocade and silk of oil degrees
of richness form magnificent dinner
gowns, whilo lighter goods, such as black
embroidered tullo. gauze, moussolino do solo
md thin silk crcpons, arc utilized for the
Same purpose. Flowored taffetas and satins
compose Louis Quinze and Louis Seize
costumes which arc charmingly graceful
and picturesque.
The bodiccs of tho Inst mentioned STYLES
aro modified to suit all purposes and all
ages and arc seen on the street as woll rs
in tho dining and ball room. 1t is by no
means necessary to have skirt Of tho
same material rs tho coat Indeed in
some casos difference Is rathor desirable,
provided that harmony is preserved II
tho coat Is Of black brooadod with bright
flowers and has white vest, 1t looks bot
tor over an entirely black skirt than 1t
would over one of tho same lowered goods
Tho sketch shows u ball corsago of cream
moussolino dc solo over pale blue silk. The
bodice is very full and has short, gather
cd basque Tho square dccollttagc is Dor
dercd by pulling of mou:seline do sole,
and tho edge of tho balloon sleeves is sim
ilnrly finished. a garland of pink flowers
passes over one shoulder, and chou is
placed upon tho other. Tho bolt is Of white
sntin embroidered with pearls.
JUDO CHoLLET.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11
Whats the Use Of Waiting {?

III propose 20 WIFI. NU hNOW our PrlCeS
are right, our work AL, and if you don't
bring us work we will come after it, in one
way or another, either by bringing to your
notice our prices, facilities and quality of
execution, or personal interviews. We are
not grumbling; far from it. We've had our
share; we are still getting our share. But we
have placed at your disposal modern, and
almost ideal printing establishment with
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11
MILLINERY NOTES.

Fur Toques-Chinchilia and Sable Tails.
Fashionable Flowers and Colors.
Dahlias in all shades of rcd are the most
favored flowers in millinery, while red and
crimson roses with their foliage are also
very fashionable, and violets and snowdrops
divide tho honors that remain
Largo black velvet hats are seen, trim
med with immense double bows of black
and white satin ribbon, the white satin be-
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11

machine the automatic cutting knife sharp
ener, and tableting appurtenances are on
this floor. The wonderful and powerful.
electric motor, which propels the machines
on all three floors, is also on this floor Over
in one corner, hardly noticeable, is kept in
readiness, as supplementary power, an
improved Gas Engine, to be attached at
mOmentRrY notice in casa of annidont "a al o.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11

Catsrrh, Skin Diseases, Eczema, Chronic Female
Complaints, Mercurial Poison, letter, Scald
Head, etc, etc.
P. p. P. is a powerful tonic and an excellent
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11

irregularities. are peculiarly benefited by tho
Off. p. p, Prickly Aeh, Poke Root and Potassium
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11

Physicians endorse P. p. p. as G splendrd com.
bnatiOn, and prescribe 1t with great satisfaction
for the cures OF all forms and stages of Primary
Secondary and Tertiary Syphilis, ...Syphilitic
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11
NEW SKIRTS AND BoDlcEs.
DARK Cloth VIII Figure In Spring Cos
tufocs-Empirc Fnshions.

Tho question of walking costumes for
early spring is already being nRituted, and
velvet cloth and wool goods of close tex
turo nro Indicated us tho preferred fabrics
for such gowns. Tho style will DO rolntivo-
~ SIMPLE tho trimming being rich, but
not profuse. Chestnut mordoro, dark sap
phire, omcrnld green, bottle green, myrtle
green, pansy and violet aro to DO tho favor
lite oolors for cloth and velvet.
Cloth skirts will DO trimmed with stitch
ing or with narrow cords and galloons Put
on In many regular rows.
1t is tho bodice which will display what
variations arc to bo sccn. Thcro is O mark
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11

forces in all departments. This has reduced
to a minimum the "lost motion" which is
usually to be found in large industries. If
minute can be saved here, another there,
it is done-an hour is gained-thus we take
care of the fleeing moments. Five minutes
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-11

rheumatism, Scrofulous Ulcers and Sores,
Glandnlar Swellings, rheumatism, Malaria, Old
Chronic Ulcers that have resisted all treatment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-22
A New Patriotic Society

ALBANY. March 1.-THE New York
Society Of the Order Of the Founders and
Patriots Of America, with principal Of
flee in New York city, was Incorporated
yesterday. The objects stated are to
bring together and associate congenial
men, whose ancestors struggled together
for life and liberty. home and happiness
in the land when IL was a new and I'M
known country. and whose line Of dos-
cent from them comes through patriots
who sustained the colonies in the strug-
gle for independence in the Revolution
airy war: to teach reverent regard for
the names and history, character and
perseverance, deeds and heroism of the
founders OF this country and their pa
tsiot descendants. TO teach that the
purpose OF the founders could have had
no lasting result hut for their patriot
sons 10 inculcate patriotism. to discover
collect. and preserve records. documents
manuscripts monuments. and history re-
iating 10 the first cOlonists and their an
cestOrs and their descendants: and 10
commemorate and celebrate events In
the history Of the colonies ana me re-
public
The directors are John Quincy Adj ms.
Henry Hale. Henry Lincoln Morris, How
ard $. Robbins. and Charles ". Wllkn-
son, of New York city; William w.
Goodrich. Edward n. Greene, howard
Marshall. OF Brooklyn; and X. =. Prime,
OF Yonkers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-22
THE CRITICS COLUMN.
DEVOTED TO COMMENT UPON CUR
RENT PUDLTCATIONS.
Protestant Episcopal Keview-"Mysteryof
WItch-Face Mountain"-Other Nc"
BooLs-Literary Notes.

THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL RE-
WEN. March-Edited by Rev. carr l..
cramrner. 5. II. D.. assisted by he'.
Cornelius Walker ID. D., Rev. Ansus
crawford, NJ. a. ID. d., ana hev. I 70
lessor Samuel a. Wallis. ContrlDus'ns
.ditors. Rev. G.. c. FOLEY, and REV.
Thos. J. Packard, Rev. Thos. w. CooAe'
Rusiness Manager. Theological senhl-
nary =. O., Fairfax county Virginia
$l.00 annually.
rhe contributors to this number OF the
Review are Rev. DR.. Joseph packard,
who is represented by sixth instalnlen.
OF his "Recollections Of a Long Llie'
Rev. John S. Lindsay, d. d., Kew
Frederick T.. Webb. and Rev. r. -.
Niver. NJ. A. We have read with speciai
pleasure DR.. Packard's delightful ne.
collections" who, in the sixth paper or
the series. contributed to the Review.
avails himself as entertainingly as III ,ne
nreceding ones. Of "An old mans pfiFs-
lego of telling things as they occur 10
him"
MANY have asked me TO go fully INTO
the details Of the Seminary he says
he: "its early professors and students az
so many Of the old men have passed away
and the younger men do not know the
old events. A generation has arisen that
knew not Joseph and we need TO ten
them. OF our history, that thew may
honor the old men who founded the Sent
nary. and carry on the good woFk Wnlch
they began in faith and love-
The Seminary was only thirteen years
old whom Or. Packard came, and In two
years il will celebrate !ts seventy-nf'h
anniversary. OF the nine hundred alumni,
he has known all but about forty. or
tho one hundred and five alumni before
1Stt only two are sun alive. the Rev. Or.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-22
JUST A TOUCH OF SADNESS
un6sE 10 the Corridors Of the Exchange
and Ballard.
THE ONCE FsMtU, HOTELS CLOSED.
Thousands of Distinguished Guests, In
Guiding Prince OF Wales and the Mar
auis of Lornr, were Entertained
There History Of the Buildings.

: This hotel opened September 20. lal'
closed March 10, 1875.
These words on ;he page OF the register
for recording the arrivals OF last Mon
day could not but cast q certain sadness
over the spirits OF one dropping IN al the
Exchange and Ballard Hotels on Tuesday
last The once leading hotels OF the capi-
tai city. where all the distinguished peo-
plo visiting the city were won't 10 be
entertained; where Governors and United
States Senators have been practically
made for the past quarter OF century,
where beauty. fashion. wit and wealth.
have all gathered 20 often around the
festive banquet board. where political
leaders, railroad magnates, foreign celeb
rifles, judges, millionaires, famous ac-
tors, and hundreds and thousands OF
prominent people have felt at home Tor
a generation OF two-thosc far-iamcd
old hotels are now closed tight.
Not guest promcnades back and forth
through the stately corridors and the
lobbics that resound with the step OF
some one occasionally calling on business
connected with the recent closing. All
looks deserted The handsome parlors
and rcception-roOms. spacious dining
rooms and Railways. and guest chambers
so snugly fitted up for convenience ana
comfort "a well as appearance, al REMIND
one Of some quiet sequesiered spot where
nothing bat an echo now and then can
be heard. There IS about the great de-
serted buildings a sadness, feeling OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-22

as their host. but as their friend. He is,
perhaps, as well known and as popular
among the travelling public as any hotel
man In the South.
Colonel Archer has not as yet decided
what business he will pursue In future.
He has received several propositions but
viii first take much-needed rest. after
the affairs OF the Exchange and Ballard
are settled up, before entering business
again.
The closing OF the Exchange and Bal
lard will be keenly felt by number of
charitable institutions, TO which were
given great deal in the way OF pro-
visions. Soups. bread. cold meats and
the like. were furnished some Of the
institutions almost daily and the big
hearted proprietor never turned away any
deserving person who applied for some
thing 10 eat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-22
THE TIMfsIN GOOCHLAND.
How tho Railroads Might Build Up the
Waste PIaces-Repu5licans for Allan.

How tho Railroads Might Build Up the
Waste PIaces-Repu5licans for Allan.
VINITAvILLE. March 2L-speclai.-
There is a continually growing interest
In The Times throughout this vicinity.
It's evident desire 70 see fair play. and
its news and editorial columns showing
q spirit OF business and far-sightedness
on the questions OF the day. as we'll as
IN its portrayal OF real news, uninigenccd
by bgOted partisanship, nave mado
friends for Il wherever read.
An unusually favorable interest Is being
displayed by Northern and Western pso-
ple in the South this spring. as shown
by the large mails received By .eal-esiats
dealers
The action Of the business men OF Rich
mond by innovaung excursion TO show
the country and 70 increase the trade
IN the city, has accustomed much favor
able comment, though it has dcuactors
among some Tow country store Keepers.
More energy displayed in such enter
prses would not only increase trade, both
IN country and city, but would cpen up
tho country TO settlement
There IS a general antagoniSm TO the
railroad throughout this section. on ac-
count Of It's exorbltant freight and pas
senger rates. II tho company could be
induced 10 make cheap monthly commu-
tations between the city and the stations
along the James. within an hours ride
an this healthy and picturesque section,
wuild soon be filled up with tho cottages
o. business men. and the increased traffic
would more than repay the railroad.
Take the state OF New York. for In
stance. whore action has lately been
taken TO reduce even its mileage tickets
% one and one-nfth cents per mile. All
along its railway outlets are 70 Doe found
the settlements Of artisans cottages. ana
homes OF the Weather class, where their
farn'iies can live IN more comfort, and
breath the fresh air.
The heavy freight rates are often the
sole cause Of wOuld-be settlers not locat-
ing. Apropos OF the Allen-Lamb faction
al fight. there are no Lamhklns among
such Of the Republican flock as your
correspondent has interviewed here. All
are for Allen. and mostly all FOR McKin-
leyism.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-22
The IOrrcns Law.

Chicago had its first illustration last
Monday of how easily and quickly land
can be transferred under the Torrcns
law piece of property which had pre-
vjouslv been registered under this system
was sold and Transferred and the trans.
fer entered upon the registry books all
within the space of an hour. and at the
cost Of only 50. There was no tedious
fees and no fees to title guarantee COM
pany. The seller received his money ana
The purchaser received the properly WIN
a guaranteed title. and that closed the
transaction. II will not need many suen
,l,uetrations To convince the Chicago pub
lie that 40 made no mistake when II adopt
al the Torrens land law by large major
ity at the election last November. The
law will be before the courts next week
an a suit questioning its constltutionality
II IL successfully passes this test II VIII
no doubt soon come into general use
Philadelphia Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-22
Kerr. of Baltimore. is at present hen
guest.

Kerr. Of Baltimore. is at present mel
guest.
CHURCH HILL.
The very spirit OF the spring IS ~
Church liilrs air and gardens. where,e
the green IL daily making moro WYE
contrast with the winter brown. Alss
ST Johns Is both fragrant and brigm
VIII suggestions OF the golden days iate'
on. In ;he social atmosphere gravity
is most perceptiblc owing TO loss by desu
OF two OF the leading ~esidents-Mrs
J. w. Ferguson and Mrs. Joseph WIZ
iiams Genial gentle. and useful, the>
viii be increasingly missed
Mrs. susan Estes and Miss Annie Estes
who have been very 10. are rapidly CON
yaiesc.ng.
A. the reGucst OF IT'S editors. Mrs +.
Craigie will contribute TO the Vomsnf
Fditlon OF tie Rochester N. " Post
EXPRESS" 70 be issued on tho 10Th, az
article on "Old 81. johns Tho publ
cation is in the interests OF the Womant
Chrtstlan Association Of Rochester
Miss De Male Morgan. OF san Fran
cisco recently the guest OF Mrs ,. fivs
ser Harrison. s. now visiting Miss same
Stuart Alexandria
The bazaar ut Corcoran Han IN the IN
terests OF Trinity Parsonage Fnnd, hai
been so brilliant a success that u has oeen
decided 10 continue 70 for another weeN
Every night a special entertainment:
under tho efficient superintendence OK
Mrs. Grooms. has attracted hundredH'
and these telling features VIII be con-
ffnued Tho restaurant which has
proved so exceedingly popular. and OF
which Mrs Albert Mayo is general chair
man. viii also be continued.
Mrs. Lula McPhail is chairman OF the
refreshmont booth Miss Myrtle Taylor
Of the fancy booth. Mrs. Alice McPhail.
candy on alternate days bright en-
tortainments are given for tho small peo-
pie. Altogether. the bazaar IS well worm
q visit.