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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01

stamped and colored velveteens are used
for blouses, tea jackets and tea gowns
Valois and medici collars are seen on all
capes and many jackets and are very high.
For bodices they are made smaller and
more fanciful. The lining is made mat
ter of particular interest," repeating the
color of some part of the costume. When
one Of these tall collars is not employed for
a bodice, folded collarette takes it's place
or clusters of ribbon coques gathered very
small at the base. Plain, smooth bands
of passementerie are sometimes seen sur
mounted by a ruche of gauze or feathers
Very elegant reception gowns are seen
finished with Marie Antoinette fichus Of
various forms, of gauze, mousseline de sole
or bordered or spangled tulle
Today's sketch shows two costumes.
The first, for young girl from 16 to IS
years old, is of Louis Seize silk, having a
white ground with pale green stripes and
fine flowers. The skirt is plain. The bod
ice, of pale green liberty satin, opens over
chemisette of white gauze. The green
satin bretelles form coquilles, and from
the right shoulder descends a green ribbon,
which joins the ribbon belt on the left side,
where the belt is tied with long loops and
ends. The bouffant sleeves are of Louis
Seize silk, the draped collar of green satin.
The second dress is for girl of 10 years.
1t is of jacqueminot peau de sole and has
godet skirt. One each side of the tablier
is band of black velvet terminating in
chou, from which starts a fan of white
lace The front of the bodice has figaro
like arrangement of white lace and
draped collar of black velvet Black vel.
vet ribbon is draped from the collar to the
shoulder and is carried ON the sleeve puff,
where it ends under chou. The jacque-
minot belt is tied behind
JUDO CHoLLET.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01
A New Version of an Old Story.

Poor M. Floquet is hardly cold in his
grave before posterity has set about
stripping him of his chief claims to
glory. Everybody remembers that the
Radical politician S reputation was built
upon an incident which occurred Ill
1867. The Gar Alexander II, then on a
visit to Napoleon III, had been shown
over the Palais de Justice, and was
stepping into his carriage, amid cheers,
kindly provided by his host, when some-
body in the crowd shouted, 1--WE la
Pologne, monsieur" Floquet got the
credit of this audacious bit Of impertl-
nence, and on the strength of it secured
seat in the chamber. M. Jules Claretje
declares that he heard from Floquet
himself that the real author of the cry
was Gambetta, who generously allowed
his friend to profit by it. On the other
hand, M. Andrieux asserts that he IN
vented the Gam BETA legend to amuse
the readers Of provincial paper, and
that he did SO at Floquet's request
But another curious piece of evidence
has been brsught forward. The car
never heard the words at all, but he
noticed the tumult to which they gave
rise and saw the mob gather round &
figure in their midst. "What on earth,'
he exclaimed, "does that old priest
want?'' Now neither Gambetta nor Flo
qaet could possibly have looked like
disheyeied aeelesiastic, but man who
was close spectator of the scene posi-
lively affirms M. Delattre, a barrister
Of very advanced views, to have been
tbs zeal simon pure. The czar's descrip=
ton would apply to him, and the Ian
guage resembled' his gtterances in the
tribune. Here we must leave the cues
ton, which affords, at all events, one
more proof Of the uncertainty of history.
st. James Gazette.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01
WHITE AND BLACK CRAvATs.
In Former Times They Were Badges OF
the Wearer's Profession.

In Former Times They Were Badges Of
the Wearer's Profession.
Years ago the white tie in this coun-
try was the characteristic wear of the
reverend clergy, their monopoly. Thence
it passed into general use and disputed
popularity with the black. The black
peckcloth was early in this century like
wise professional badge. Those who
followed the profession Of arms claimed
the right to wear it as their monopoly
and sometimes enforced that right.
Cooper in ewing and Wing" makes a
very dramatic use of this custom. A
French privateer captain in disguise has
fallen into the hands Of the English and
is brought before a court martial. So
skillfully does be stick to his assumed
character of a fisherman that his judges
suddenly places around the prisoners
throat the black neckcloth which all
officers WORE Then his true character
blazes forth and he is condemned, but
escapes execution to die sword i'll hand.
Cooper knew what he was writing
about, for he, too, had been an officer.
Military and naval men wore black
cravats when in plain clothes, and civil
ians aped them until black became the
only wear Before the rise Of the black
cravat, carelessly tied white lace, the
Steenkirk, had been in vogue for neck
wear. Its popularity likewise was CT
william tribute to military valor. At the
battle of Steenkirk the French Royal
guards, the household troops, being
suddenly called from their tents to meet
the oncoming English, had no time to tie
their rich lace cravats with their accus-
toned neatness and loosely knotted them
about their threats. They were the dan
dies of Europe, the perfect pinks of
military propriety, and were correspond
ingly brave. They did up the English
in about one round, and thenceforward
the Steenlzirk cravat was the fashion,
and the more carelessly it was knotted
the more Steenkirky it was.
AS white is now the color of peace,
may not the psychologist be justified in
hailing snowy cravats as evidences of
mans recognition that peace hath her
victories not less fashionable than those
of war and as worthy of being COM
memorated at the neck?-Boston Tran
script.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01
BlACkBERRYING.

When was but wee, sly boy,
My mothers pride, my fathers joy,
My hands and mouth had full employ
When blackberries were ripe.
And oft my NANNY she would squeeze
The thorns from out my arms and knees,
And my good dad, to give me ease,
Laid by his favorite pipe.
And even since I've become man,
And dressed on quite different plan,
I've still gone carrying the can,
When blackberries grew sweet.
Yes, trampling through the bramble brakes,
I'd court the keenest pains and aches
For two or three fair colleons' sakes-
Whose names I'll not repeat
Till Norah of the amber hair,
Who'd been my partner here and there,
Around, about and everywhere,
AS blackberries came in
When just tried, with too much haste,
The richer, rarer fruit to taste
That on her lips was going to waste,
She losses up her chin,
And marches by me night and morn,
Her gray eyes only glancing scorn.
Regardless of the ranking thorn
She's rooted in my heart.
Yet maybe-though I much misdoubt-
Her eyes that flash, her lips that fout,
Will yet turn kind, and conjure out
That thorn of cruel smart.
London Sketch.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01
one way TO Tell

ne coming faSillOhaDlo Bonnet.
That plated straw, yellowish in tint,
will form the fashionable bonnet there
can be no doubt But the shape selected
will depend this season, more than ever
before, on that fancied by the wearer.
Since the directoire, first empire and
Louis XVI styles are all i'll vogue, with
a suggestion Of the large bonnets fan
cied during the early part of this century,
and the small bonnets such as were in
vogue among the beauties of the second
empire, it would seem as if every face
should be suited. The fact that the
stock and the jabot are growing nearer
and nearer to the ears means, SO say the
milliners, the coming in of ribbon ties,
and broad ones at that. Importers an
nounce that the enormous straw hatr
will be tied by inch wide ribbons under
the chin, while the small bonnets will
be put on securely with three inch wide
es.-Ladies' Home Journal.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01
Not to BE Trusted.

'tNo, she can't keep secret. The
other day I confded to her that was
going to marry her uncle, and the silly
thing went and told him. Life.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01

6sEl.
Re fireplace,
r soft gray eyes,
b puelSered face,
yer, win ! advise?''
Ahimf Why, MOI
rs his due-and then.
Il let him &c,
ngs5 other men.
hsnce You may.
oe. & glove,
ur feet today,
Z than lukewarm
bmes, you will never
br come to me.
Fight about,
J, I don't agree.
haps, may coquet awhile,
but Love will peep
! in a sunny smile,
could that secret keep.
se for gold or fame,
RS guerdon, but close i'm
lamp of true love aflame
single from out the world.
-Womankind.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01

ties are trimmed with rows and bands OF
plumes, which must have-to be frequently
renewed in order to keep the garment fresh
and elegant looking.
The plait down the front Of the bodice
continues to be seen and may be plain or
decorated with lace, GALLON or buttons.
Gauze, tulle and other sheer fabrics are
more and more made up into ball gowns,
and even dinner gowns. The lining is OF
silk of the same or a different color, and
jeweled passementerie is often the decOra-
ton.
1t is curious to note how persistently
English women cling to tight, close meth
DDS of dressing the hair, even when in
other respects they are eager to follow tho
Partisan lead. The regulation English
couture seems to be achieved by brushing
the hair as smooth and fiat as possible and
twisting or braiding it in tight coil at
the back of the head, not one single hair
being permitted to escape. A short fringe
is primly arranged In manifestly artificial
curls above the forehead. Over this Golf
fure, devoid of all possibilities, the Eng
lish woman does not hesitate to wear o
large picture hat with curling plumes and
up caught brim or coquettish shepherdess
arrangement with flowers tucked under the
brim, or any other French millinery that
was conceived for the sole purpose of rest=
Ing upon loose tresses and careless curls.
A perception of the finer fitness of things,
as regards clothes, is not British trait,
but since fashion DEGREES coiffures as we'll
as hats it would seem merely rational to
accept the one as well as the other.
The visiting costume illustrated has
godet skirt of white and deep heliotrope
striped silk with little broehe figures The
tight, pointed bodice has draped plastroH
of heliotrope and white mipoir velvet edged
with coquilles of lace. The balloon sleeves
of velvet terminate at the elbow under
band of embroidery. The toque of hello
trope velvet is adorned with tall bow OF
black satin ribbon. JUpIc CHoLLEr.
'iYatermarKs We're originally useo on
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01
LEGEND OF HIDDEN TREASURE IN
CENTRAL AMERICA.

Two venturesome Men Hear the Story
From an Old Indian, and With Him as
Guide They Seek Out the Place-Only
Two of the PARTY Return
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01
A Last Word to the Lion.

Distinguished Naturalist Gin Africa)
MY boy, guess I'm your breakfast.
But just wait till you commence to feel
the pangs of the dyspepsia I've had for
the last 20 years, and you'll wish You
bad let me alone.-Harlem Life.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01

at0'S parents lett an estate valued
Geral thousand dollars, and she was
~ beir, but she refused to touch
OF IL nntil Willie came back t.
with her,
thought that the girls mental
q might improve if she was
lat sanitarium, and she was
in one for three months, but shs
70 hard to be allowed to con-
vigil that she was finally al
return to her humble home on
Rpported herself by fishing and
favors FROM the sympathetic
who looked after her with a
1T was almost afecfionate in its
end she became an expert oars
and could manage a sai1boat
no best of them.
Nile Beach is wild place in
pf a Storm. 1t is open to the
good many times the ocean
int gets exceedingly nasty. A
vessels have foundered there,
shernep along the shore have
asort of independent life say
and they have sayed a good
es in the last ten years.
keks ago. during blizzard that
the coast, three masted
struck the bar off Seven Mile
The wind was blowing strong
Southeast. She struck about
u the afternoon, and Dafty
Is the first to discover her,
the alarm, and the fishermen
Idly to 60 to the assistance Of
who were helpless in the rig
look her place, as usual. in the
it was launched, and the start
he for the vessel. 1t was hard
the waves were running like
nuntains. and the boat in which
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01
BODICE TRIMMINGS.
Ostrich Feathers For Everything Except
Shoes-Ribbon Trimming.

Substitution Trimming.
There seems to be a growing fancy
among Partisan modistes for ribbon dra-
peries on bodice and sleeves, bands Of rib
bon being carried loosely from one point
to another and terminating under choux
or bows.
There is no falling off in the use of os-
trich feathers, which seem to be employed
for the adornment of everything except
shoes. Short and long capes, ball gowns,
collars and even full length sleeved man
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01

WatermarKs were originally useu on
bank petss as g means of preventing
,ounterfeits.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-05-01
COLLARS AND TRIMMINGS.

Small Flowers to Garnish Ball Dresses.
Marie Antoinette Fichus.
Loose hat crowns embroidered with Sc.
quins are the newest thing in Paris and
are very effective.
trimmed with delicate flowers having
crushed and crumpled petals or exceeding
ly fine blossoms. These are used as a bor-
der for the decolletage or for plastrons,
epaulets and for quilles on the skirt.
Velvet plays conspicuous part on the
bodice of today, and both day and evening
blouses are often provided with epaulets or
berthas of this very becoming fabric. Tbs
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-15
WEST TOWNSHEND.

An entertainment and sugar social was
held Saturday evening.
J. r. Kimball has been visiting his sis
ter, Mrs. David Andrews, in Sunderland.
Miss Eva Barrett and Miss Emma Whit
man have each closed their schools and are
at home.
John Page and son of Manchester Wis
tied his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. w.
Page, last week.
George Wood and wife have returned
from visit with friends in Springfield,
Mass, and Suffield, Conn.
Bernard Switzer has been at home from
Williamsville for few days and has now
gone to Wilmington to work as engineer
in mill.
Our school taught by Miss Mary Under
wood closed a successful term last week.
The pupils, under the instruction of their
teacher, did themselves credit.
The Windham County Union Of Good
Templars will be held in this place Thurs
day, the Goth. A private session will be
held in the forenoon. The meetings will
be thrown open to the public afternoon
and evening. Speakers from other places
will be present, and pleasant time is
looked forward to.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-15
PROCTORSVILLE.

Several from here went to the G. A. r.
encampment at Rutland this week.
Mrs. Myrtle Dimmick has been visiting
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Bailey.
H. 2. Cannon and his daughter Jessie
have gone to Boston to visit Mr.. Gammon's
sister and other friends.
Peter X. Spaulding died last Sunday
morning. Funeral services were held at
his late residence on Wednesday.
Mr.. Spencer, an undertaken from Rut-
land, was called here on Tuesday by the
death Of Mrs. Charles Fletcher at the
Fletcher farm.
About $40 were realized for admission
to the play of Neighbor lakewood" last
Friday night. Some went away, not being
able to procure seat.
Fourteen couple enjoyed the sleigh ride
to Felchville Tuesday evening. There
would have been many more but for the
snow and wind.
The annual Cavendish ride to Downers
will take place next Friday evening, Feb
ruary p. Every one, old or young. is
most cordially invited to join in the
pleasure.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-15
JAMAICA.

Snow and blow has been the order of
the weather for a few days past.
Mrs. James hobbs has returned home
from her visit at Buffalo, n. Y.
Mrs II. Willis has returned home from
weeks visit with her mother at Stratton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ned Pierce are rejoicing
over the birth of nine-pound boy, born
February Z.
Miss Isabel Williams went to Boston,
Mass, last Thursday, to work in hotel
as table girl.
The Sons of Veterans of this place are
preparing to present the play, ENLISTED
Tor the War;" soon.
G. n. Wyman closed very successful
term of school at Maynard Hollow, last
week Friday.
The ladies' industrial society held Val
entine sociable and supper at Rev. S. l..
Nincent's Friday evening
The higher department of the village
school closed last week Friday. The pri-
mary department has two weeks to keep
after this.
A panther is reported to have been seen
one night last week, by Rollin Pufier,
while he was walking up the railroad track
around Ball mountain; just then the train
came along and the panther jumped the
track and ran up the mountain.
The Loyal Temperance Legion met al
j. A. Muzzy's Monday evening, when the
following officers were elected: President
Miss Eva Wolcott; vice president, join
( Robinson; secretary, Ernest Allen; treas
urer, Miss Florence Muzzy; organist
Harold Muzzy; editors, John Wolcot
and Harlan Boynton. The next meeting
in two weeks. will be at J. @ Skumway's
In addition TO the regular program Their
will be a discussion on the question
Resolved that the West holds more attrac
tions for young men and women than til,
East" Disputants, Affirmative, John Rob
inson and Miss Florence Muzzy negative
Merle Willis and Miss Nettie Cheney
judges, Harry Amsden, Lester Higgins
Harlan Boynton.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-15
DREWSVILLE.

0. G. Jaquith went to Boston last week.
austin A. Gay is guest of Charles A.
Whitney.
The recent gale wrecked the large barn
OF Lewis F. Whitney's.
An infant child of Charles and Eta
Timothy died last Sunday.
Mrs. Franklin O. Cady came on from
New Haven, Conn, to care for her daugh-
ter, Mrs c. Timothy, who has been quite
sick bat is now improving.
Ray Jefts has moved his family from Al
stead to Mrs. Nancy Beckwith's cottage.
and George Smith has moved to the second
story of the - Island House"
School at Drewsyille closed Friday, Feb
ruary 4. Scholars not having any absent
marks were Helen Booth, Cora Thompson,
and Hazel Buswell Roilin Booth and
George Webster were absent two half
days. Those who stood above 81 in their
written examination at the close of school
were: Helen Booth, IS; Joseph Tinker.
% %; Cora Thompson, %. Nellie NJ.
Fuller, teacher.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-15

OF life.the thief of comfort, the DESTROY
err of happiness. is the height OF folly
to suffer when a cure is easy, sure aud
speedy by using DR.. Greeue's Nervura
lilo q and nerve remedy. Use this great
and wonderful remedy aud the ner> Gus,
irritable, weak and TIRE mbiug feeling
will disappear; your sleep will be nat
urs Il, calm, restful, AID you will wake
mornings feeling strong and vigorous
instead of tired and eXhaus,ed; all
glo any depression aud sense of anxiety
will fade from the mind your nerves
will become strong and steady IS steel,
your s'rr' 9Th, energy and ambition
will be restored, ' aud p RE health take
the place Of Wtaain s. and debility.
This remarkable disco, cry, DR..
Greene's NerVura blood al d nerve rem
edy, should not be cjassed with ordn-
AIRY patent medicines. 1t is the pfescrip-
ton OF the most successful specialist in
nervous and chronic diseases, DR..
Greene of "a Temple Place, Boston,
Mass and he can be consulted BIZ all
without charge, personally or by letfsr.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-15

The word of an illustricus actor. like
that Of a great general or statesman,
commands The attention of the would.
Alexander Sa'vini, son of thu great
est actor THAT ever lived, is rapidly TAX
ing his fathers place in the minds and
hearts of tie people. Every w,rd Of
his, therefore, like the utleran, es Of
Jefferson or Irving, whom every5 dy
honors and reveres, will be read with
deepest interest and profoundest atten-
ton by all.
Mr.. Salvini writes to the people,
"Traveiing as ] do, | cannot fail to
notice the great use OF DIR. Greenes Ner-
vura blood and nerve remedy,and eAp&-
cially among my friends and acquaint-
anres
From my experiences, | can. strong
ly recommend it as IN st excellent
and reliable family remedy, especially
for rheumatism and neuralgia. nervous
ness aud all nervous affecluns, " hich
Illnesses in our profession we are most
liza bic to contract
Weak nerves, poor bio d, los vitality,
rheumatism and neuralgia, are Il e bane
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-15
FELCHVIIIE.

The annual Universalist festival will be
held at Hotel Cross Tuesday, February %.
A drama, supper and dancing will be on
the program; more later.
Rev. II. O. Markham Of Ludlow will
preach in the Universalist church, Sunday,
February l6, at 3 o'clock all invited The
Sunday school will meet at / o'clock.
Mrs. +. c. Morgan with lady friend
were riding last Saturday when the horse
became frightened and ran, throwing both
out and entirely demolishing the sleigh.
Though no bones were broken, both were
badly bruised and shaken up.
d. G. w. Gardner, elocutionist from
Ludlow, and Henri Wilkins with his phono-
graph gave an entertainment at the
Baptist church yesterday. The musicale
will be repeated Thursday night, February
90, with some changes. Ice cream and
cake will be served after entertainment
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-15
A Household Treasure.

ID. W~Fuller, of CanaJoharie, y. Y,
Gays that he always keeps DR.. Kings
New Discovery in the house and his
family has always found the very best
results follow its Use that he would
not be without ii, if pr, durable. G. A.
Dykeman. druggist, Caitskill, \. Y,
says that DIR Kings New Discovery Is
undoubtedly the best cough remedy :;
that he has used it in his family for
eight years, aud il has never failed TO
do all that is claimed for it. Why not
try remedy so long tried and tested.
Trial bottles free at Pierce's Pharmacy.
Regular size SOC. and S1.00.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-15
WINDHAM.

Schools in town closed last week.
,r, The town library was opened last week
Thursday, February 6.
Miss Helen X. Lawrence is at home from
Chester where she has been teaching.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Farr of Saxtons
River visited friends in town last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. j. Rhoades are visiting
IN keene, n. H., and Ftchburg, Mass.
Our young people are rehearsing the
drama, Hickory Farm" which they will
give in the near future.
Miss Mamie Lawrence was at home from
her school at Bartonsville recently, accom-
panied by her cousin, John p Lawrence
of Bellows Falls.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-02-15
NORTH CHESTER.

The village school closed last week.
Charles II. Larkin is visiting friends in
Rutland few days this week.
Mrs. Frank b. Fuller of Clarendon is
guest OF her parents, Rev. and Mrs. G.
w. Perry.
= Night operator Corey has moved into
Z. II. llowe's tenement house, recently
occupied by r. W. Waterman.
The young people Of the UniversaEst
society are talking OF presenting Neigh
Dor lakewood" at some future time.
Mrs. Willard Guild of Shrewsbury, who
passed few days at Loring Bemis', went
to Hillsboro, y. H., Tuesday for short
visit.
The ladies of the Universalist society
will serve a chicken pie supper Friday
afternoon of next week, from 5 O'Clock
until all are served, at 25 cents each.