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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28

stove he ever saw was invented by a
woman, though the patent wac taken out
BY a man; and the original Declaration
of Independence was printed by one Mary
Katherine Goddard There.
''They Will play in the dirtw exclaimed
a Mortified mother 20 her fine lady callers,
when two neatly-iressed young hopeful5
came into the receptiOn-room with mud
daubed hands. and dresses a perfect sight
from the dirt ground into them. "Of
course, they will" responded the daintiest
o. the callers. Mine have a mania for
dirt that IS appalling; but had several
loads OF clean, white sand put in our
scrap Of backyard, and the delight OF IL
TO nv babies Is worth Witnessing, / can
put their pretty white dresses on them,
and send them 10 that sand-pile. knowing
that all l will have 10 do TO make them
preaentable Is 10 shake them down a lit
tie and empty their shoes. OF course,
they are not permitted 20 have water
after they are freshly dressed. Just try
my plan"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28

Ii Hung Chang. probably the most re-
marked OF all the foreign delegates at
tho coronation OF the Car, has responded
readily enough 10 the continental inter-
viewers. while preserving an absolute
diplomatic reserve on all subjects Of a
really delicate nature. The main object
OF his visit 10 Europe. he said, was 10
see the western nations" for himself.
and 10 make note Of the progress which
has been made by them, with tho idea OF
taking back 20 China a complete project
OF reform and advancement. which, he
hopes, Will DO fully adopted by tho En-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28

at one side. WIN II curtain. which rolls
up and down. and a solid floor has been
laid, which is always kept polished for
dancing. The girls gather In the barn
and entertain one another by singing
recitations, tableaux. and dancing. They
know all the latest dances. and have great
fun selecting their partners.
Friday evening is the gala night or the
week at the barn. Any one In the vii
lage having one OF the printed cards OF
invitations issued by Miss Ford may
come and join in the fun. Great prepara-
tons are made during the week for this
evening, and the girls take delight in
practicing for the charades and tableauN,
which are always a feature OF the eve
ninG.
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nIrd Notes.
christian Advocate)

TThrI3tlln AIVlCdttD
The spring. bringing yerdure. has gone.
Summer, which waited not for June, is
here now, by right Of way. The roses
have blOOmed with more than common
wealth-they are still abundant
But where, OH where are the BIRDS
Excepting that imported 'Ishmaelite."
the English sparrow. hear but one song
bird-the cat-bird. who is now doing his
best In front OF my house 10 supply music
10 our nelghbors and 10 me. How we
boys used 10 pursue and prosecute him,
because he said. S-n-a-k-ei shake!
But / would now prosecute the gravel
shooter who would harm him. One
"Jenny" wren. with her mate, has been
around. and made her nest In the hollow
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28

An entire gown of Persian silk with a
grand Of pale shrimp pink and scrOiled
design in green. duh blue, and black,
is combined effectively with black nous
seine de sole, and the richest Of mar
row pearl embroidery set full OF glisten-
ing Rhinestones. The widely sweeping
skirt has narrow fril.s set about the
foot. reaching T. the knees, in curves
Of the black mousseline de sole, headed
by bands Of the embroidery. The bodice
IS IN the Louis XIV. effect. with much
bloused front, a gauffered white tu,le,
from which fare wide revers OF lace
cOlored pink satin. Immensely wide cuffs
OF lace covered satin finish the sleeves.
with this gown Is worn small, Hat hat
OF gold braid. massed with brilliant morn
ing glories ana heaps or foliage. \
charmingly dainty parasol OF shrimp pink
tuIle, all a-g.ltter with RhinestoneS and
pearls has an exquisite handle or mother
OF pearl. with tho owner , name set in
the stones. Another fetching frock Is or
the softest OF smoke-gray barege, with
narrow threads OF lilac running through.
The skirt has panel OF tiny frills OF
lilac crepe. spreading widely az tie foot,
and forming a sharp point at the waist.
The bodice is a neat lNtle folded affair,
with a narrow twist Of lilac at the waist.
while the sleeves. cut tight, are covered
with quantities of the narrowest sort
Of frills.
French nainsook, fine Swiss muslin.
null. and organdie are used for white
waists. These are deliberately trimmed
with embroidery, lace, ana ribbons.
Celia Thaxter. the poetess OF tho Isle
of Shoals had not an exalted opinion or
the capacities Of her sex.
She once said: women never invented
knitting nor any other art" Yet Il Is
an undisputed Fact that the first button
establishment was due 10 a woman.
The machine for making satchel-hot-
toned paper bags was the Invention OF
woman, men having tried long and UNI
successfully 10 produce such an article.
A foundry-owaer dsalarea that tina frst
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28

wear are wonderful 10 behold; but They
all 20 I'm bathing with greatAregularl,y'
and have the best kind Of "a time. AFTER
the bath the hammocks are at premi-
nm. and the girls read or take nap, as
they feel inclined.
The houses are all well provided with
books ard magazines. Driving IS the
popular amusement of the afternoon. The
girls 20 off in parties Of eight, with one
OH the ladies' IN charge, and the cost 10
each girl for a drive Of two hours or
more IS - cents. on an average they
take drive about three times a week.
They bring with them about = spending
money. and are noted for the generous
way I'm which they treat their friends.
They patronize freely the one and only
store at Miler's place. Here they also
speld much Of their time getting weighed.
Besides getting weighed they also derive
much enjoyment from watching the
changes in their complexion. They Ike
10 get sunburned, and they are even phiio-
sophical enough not 10 object TO sieckles
Though the days are pleasant and ny
by all too fast, at the vacatOn-houscs The
best fun Of the summer comes in tho
evening. AT the stroke Of s the girls
start for the barn. which is between the
two houses. and is an deal sort Of place
I'm which TO have a jolly time. The rafters
are covered with red bunting, and hung
with Japanese lanterns. There IL stage
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28

eighth OF an inch between each. The
cardboard should extend az least an inch
beyond the bottles. Cut the pattern first
IN paper. and fold Il over the cardboard
I'm envelope fashion. and when II has
been proportional In such a way that the
flaps or pockets meet neatly and ex-
actly without tapping, cut out Of the
linen two pieces like the pattern; paste
one on the cardboard, and then sew on
the elastic so as to hold the bottles FIRM
~ 1t is necessary to sew tho elastic on a
this stage. as IL IS impossible to DO II
later without letting the stitches show
through. Having done this, paste on
the other part. and having accurately ad-
iusted the two pieces. sew well and
firmly together, just outside OF piece OF
, the cardboard. Cut from the linen pieces
70 make the far pockets IN which 20
keep court-plaster, bandages, etc. These
pieces are hemmed and feather-stitched
and pasted on the case The braid Is
next pasted all about the edge. and the
whole case stitched up at once by ma
chine. II q very dainty AFFAIR is desired
ribbon may be used instead or braid,
for binding. and the case further deco
rated by being tied with a large bow
The quality OF mercy is something
which few shopping aends possess in any
considerable quantity. and this bit OF adj
vice. CLEANED from the annual report
OF the Consumers League, Is very good,
humane advice:
shop during reasonable hours, when pos
sible, early IN the morning. when sales
women are fresh, and not tired out and
nervous. Avoid making purchases Satur-
day afternoon, SO that eventually the
shops may all give half holiday II at
any time you feel irritated or annoyed
by apparent indifference or careiessness
OF saleswomen, stop and consider what
1t means 10 be on ones feet from ten 20
fourteen hours day in q crowded space,
showed and pushed about, lifting heavy
boxes az times, waiting on impatient
customers who wish TO be helped 70 know
their own minds. keeping account OF sales
and stock, taking addresses, often given
hurriedly and carelessly. and fined In
many instances II written down incor-
rectly: and all this for salaries ranging
from g TO S per week, and obliged to
dress neatly and fairly wen. and to pay
out Of II for ones board. lodging' clothing,
and car-fare.
He: 1 wish 1 knew how 70 act when 1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28

bnt no table-cloth Is used. The china
is dainty and pretty. Il rs principally in
white and gold and Delft blue, and white.
Grace is said before each meal the girls
standing behind their chairs with bowed
heads.
One o'clock IS the dinner-hour. and the
menu consists Of q roast, two or three
vegetables, tea and milk. bread and but
ter. and a good but wholesome dessert
Thursday is ice-Cream day. Supper IS at
g. and cold meat. "a relish Of some kind,
Ike lettuce or potato salad bread and hLl-
ter, fruit, and cake is the usual menu.
At each house foriy-two quarts OF milk
are brought every day. The only work
required % the girls during their vaca-
ton IS 10 make their beds and dust theii
rooms. This they DO carefully and neat
ly right after breakfast. They have
learned the art Of bed-making to perfec-
ton, and always arrange the sheets and
pillows 20 air while they are at breakfast
The morning Is spent al the beach. whers
many Of the girls swim and dive like fish,
There are ten bathing houses at their
disposal. ana the suits which the girls
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28

meet a baby. l always feel Ike a fool.
she: All you have 20 do is TO act the
way you feel.
Did YOU ever notice how the jewellers
dolight IN placing only few dainty
feminine ornaments IN each Window
This has the effect OF impressing one
with the beauty and value OF the limited
display and creates a burning desire to
see what Is contained IN the glitterlng
showcases inside. Belts are occupying
considerable space IN shOw-wlndows just
now. and stroll past half dozen dis
PLAYS confuscs ones ideas, 50 that II Is
hard 20 tell just which To choose-there
are so many pretty ones. The narrow
ones. with small purse attached, seem
10 mn a l0ng-feit want, and II they only
contained a tiny watch-pOcket somewhere
or the under side, they would DO god
send 10 the shirt-Waist maid.
New waists are made OF white muslin
very fine. and very French. They are
trimmed with white embroidery and rib
| hons. Some Cf them have adjustable col
| lars and cuffs OF linen.
Miss UP-TO-DATE.
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The materials required for 2 handy little
travelling companion are half yard
OF gray linen, piece OF slirt-orai1.
half a yard OF s-finch silk elastic, and
five nat, half-ounce bottles, which lat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28

The town Of Brotten. in tho Grand
Duchy Of Baden, which is proud 81 the
nativity OF the reformer. Philip Melanc-
thon, intends % honor h.S memory
by establishing a museum, which shall
bear his name. IL will DO a monumental
structure. and in II VIII be preserved
statues and portraits OF the horoes ot
the Protestant reformation. particularly,
OF course. pictures. medals, books and
relics relating 20 Melancthon himsel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28

meet a baby. / always feel Ike fool
she: All you have 90 do is TO act the
way you feel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28

From what little things, mere accidents
sometimes. do our most beautiful orna-
mental inventions groWl
The art OF etching on glass was dis
covered by a Nuremberg glass-cutter. BY
accident. a few drops Of aqua forts feh
upon his spectacles. He noticed that they
became corroded and softeLed where the
I'D had touched. That was hint enough.
He drew figures upon glass with varnish,
applied corroding 1uid, then cut away
the glass around the drawing. When the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28

BRETON CHAIR AND CUSHIONS
thought nothing Of taking "a long horse
back ride IN tho morning, returning %
spin away again on a bicycle for a couple
Of hours and afterwards walking five
miles. all In one day, and al for tbs
purpose OK preserving the graceful sien-
derness OF her figure. Tho Queen
OF Seryia "a almost equally great as
walker, and she has also been staying
I'm the rough and mountainous Basque
rgofau
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1896-08-27

49, 8sfsat bus ,BO4enbIatt"
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bet: nSn Suae unb 5uae ideIueu bic.
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Die aufmsrtiamtsit Der Ssrsinistsn
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1896-08-27

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Sr. @iles' SeilHittel MAIDEN geinnb.
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Marine uno taIte speiien fn6 su ieosr so.
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saS Samburser aaIe in @sIse.
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die, 2lmburesrs uno Sanhtdie. ionie
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The evening times., 1896-06-12
OVER FIT. MYER BUILDINGS.
Contractor Grant Wants an Account
ing with His Sureties.

Contractor Grant Wants an Account
ing with His Sureties.
A suit for an accounting and the issuance
of a restraining order, growing out of the
erection of the new buildings at Fort Myer,
was begun by the filing OF bill in equity
late yesterday afternoon.
The American Surety Company of New
York is complainant while James H. Grant
and almost two score others are named as
defendants. The bill alleges that Mr.. Grant
entered into q contra ct October 8. 1894,
with the government to erect two buildings
at the fort. One was to be double-set
officers quarters, to cost $56, ,224, and the
other was TO be barracks building for two
companies that would cost when finished
$34,7S0. The contractor was required to
give bond, and the complaining company
became his surety on the first contract for
$4,000 and on the second fer $4,000.
In August, 1895, 1t is alleged, Grant be-
came insolvent and gave up the work ON the
buildings The officers quarters were
then nearly finished, but $50. 900 was due
various firms for material furnished for
both buildings.
Representatives of the firm and Grant
held a meeting August 10, 1895. the bill
recites, and it was agreed thata committee
be appointed to complete the work. The
members OF the committee were Messrs
Uhler, Waters and West. 1t was agreed
that Grant would assign to the committee
all moneys due him or to become due on the
contracts.
The complainant states thatit has applied
in vain to the committee for statement
OF all accounts The members of the com
mittee hold that Grant owes seq 2,906. 90
on one building and $i7,624 .06 on the
other and that the surety is liable. The
surety now seeks to prevent them FROM col
lecting or attempting to collect the money
from, In
The evening times., 1896-06-12
GENIUS BEHIND THE BARS.
Francois Atme, of Many schemes ant
Long Hair, Gets Into Trouble.

Francois Aime, of Many schemes and
Long Hair, Gets Into Trouble.
Francois Aime, whose hair is four feet
long and who has taken an oath never to
have his hair cut until the city of Wash
ington is covered by great glass dome,
was arrested last night by Policeman Hayes
and locked up at station No 6 charged
with obstructing the sidewalk.
Aime was onR n well.known French en-
gineer. He lived in Paris surrounded by
wealth and splendor. Today his home is
a hen coop in the rear of the lexington
Hotel on the outskirts of the city. His
wealth has gone. his friends have disap-
peared and his mind is unbalanced. Aime's
brain is filled with schemes. His hobby
is universal peace and the well-being OF
mankind.
Last night Aime stood in a cell at the
Sixth precinct station, and told of what
lie would accomplish. He was baref, oted
and barcheaded. and in place of n Jacket.
his body was wrapped in an American
flag. little knot of officers and idlers
stood about the door and listened. Per
laps it was the little Frenchman's earnest
manner, or perhaps it was the nag, but
they listened in silence and did not scoff.
One hand thrust through the bars. and
the other lightly clutching weather
stained map to his breast, the little man
was outlined in the lampiight. He told of
his schemes and plans.
One scheme which he has is for the re-
ciamation OF the flats along the river
front. The plans and rawlings for this
enterprise have been submitted To Well
known engineers. who have pronounced
them to be really remarkable. Aime in
tends to have an immense boulevard built
in the shape of the American continent
which shall be covered with an immense
glass dome, on which shall be reproduced
a complete photograph Of the world.
The evening times., 1896-06-12

tingent bequest. To the second William H.,
II he succeeded to this property, there was
to be given, according to the will 50 ,O00.-
600. hut whether he came into this prop
erty or not, he was to receive absolutely
under the will ST. 900 900. If he became
entitled to the So, 900 900. the 81 900 900
was to be counted as-part of 1t. But now
that he is dead, his brother, Cornelius, Jr.:
should he ever come into the contingent
bequest. will receive ST 900 900 with it.
The object OF William H. was, the will
states, to have his residence and his col
lection OF works of art RETAINED and main
tained'' by a male descendant bearing the
name of Vanderbilt
There is no provision in the will for the
payment of any sum absolutely to Corne eIius,
jr., rs there was in the absolute payment
of 81 ,C0O,Oo0 to his brother William H.,
the second. who died at Yale. George
Vanderbilt is not married. He is thirty
four years old.
When tue application for the probate OF
the will was made in December, 1885.
an estimate of the value OF the estate and OF
the tnheritances of the eight children of the
testator was published, in which the share
OF Cornelius was put at $5S, 300 900, OF
which S52,650.000 was bequeathed abso-
lutely. The rest was life interest with
power 10 dispose or the principal By will
among his children.
The evening times., 1896-06-12

These men were out to commit murder"
said Judge Miller this morning, in COM
mcnting on tue case of George Cole. alias
john johnson, and Nose Tolliver, alias
EDoch Baker, two negroes, arrested early
tiis morning by sergt. Montgomery and Po-
liccmen Hill and Kenney.
Tue officers saw the men at 80 O'Clock
acting suspiciously near the corner OF F our
icentii street and Florida avenue. They
were taken 10 tue station, and when search
ed each man had in his coat pocket Inur-
dcrous slungshot, made of Il large stone
twisted in stout piece OF blue canvas.
They had both evidently been made at
the same time by the thugs, who were
undoubtedly proceeding to Mount Pleas
ant in the hope OF catching some beiated
wayfarer, and, after knocking him sense
less or killing him, robbing the victim.
George Cole, one of the men, said he
mad been stopping at the Union Mission
Tor the last month. Yesterday he met
Tolliver and went across the Long Bridge
with him.
USE OF sLUNG SHOTS.
Where did you get those slung shots?-
asked the court.
Made 'em when We got over the bridge
replied Cole.
He said Tolliver constructed them out of
an old pair OF overalls aud two oobble-
stones. Cole said they had no intention of
hurting anybody with the cowardly
weapons.
oh, yes, know all about that, said the
court. Il know what they are made for.
To strike and kill-that's their use.-
Tolliver was recognized as the niau who
was sent to Jail last January for a similar
ofrense, and was released recently. Judge
Miller sent for Mr. McMichael, the manager
OF the Central Union Mission, to get some
, Information about Cole y
Mr.. McMichael said Cole was at the mis-
sion off and on all last winter. and had been
| there steadily for the past three weeks,
| leaving yesterday.
Yes" said Judge Miller, .he left there,
met Tolliver. crossed the bridge fixed I'D
the slungsbOts and returned to the city, for
purpose. 1t is my belief these men were
out last night to commit murder
COLES HEAVY SENTENCE.
| Judge Miller said the people at the mis-
sion should use a little discretion in ad-
| mitting strangers.
rs this man." pointing to Cole. .'able to
! worke'' lie asked Mr.. McMichael. The
latter said he thought so.
aloDg?"
| '.Yes, sir"
| stand up Cole and Tolnver." COM
maDded The judge stemiy .'You two are
the meaDest, most cowardly XII of GRIM
iDals. and 1 am going to put you where
| You won't use slug shots for a good while
There were two charges against the
neNoes, carrying concealed weapons and
being suspicious characters. 1t being Toll
| liver's second offense the judge sent him
to jail to await the action of the grand
jury.
The court was puzzled about Cole He
gave him six months in Jail and another
six in the workhouse, but was unable to
| decide which he should serve first
rs the workhonse strongo" asked the
court. "Can man break out of there?''
Frank Nicholson, 4 desperate character
escaped the other day." said Mr.. Mullowny
Judge Miller thereupon concluded to let
Cole spend the first six months in jail.