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The times., 1897-03-14
NEW THINGS IN JEwELRY STORES
Silver Lamps and Reeded Glass
Claret Jugs Are Seen.

Bow knots OF gold, enriched with gems
are suitable ornaments for the Marie An
toinette coiffure
Crystal naImalade pets, resting ON silver
trays, please the eye.
A rabbits foot, mounted in gold is eyi-
IDENTIFY popular charm with both sexes
The wearing OF imitation and semi pre-
cious jewels is no longer q social crime.
these are freely tolerated in the fashionable
world. Especially is this true of Roman
pearls, which figure in rnany necklaces in
company with real diamonds
The silver chafing dish has been intIo-
duced at the formal dinner and has conse-
qdently increased in importance
The most popular bracelet is flexible, be-
in gold chain pattern, with gems set in
at intervals.
Enamel work in tie Byzantine style is
used for variety OF purposes, such as
frames for photographs, handles TO paper
knives, etc
Pie dishes show antique silver mounts
and china lnin gs
The present style in woman's dress de
buckles anu other ornaments set with fancy
stones.
hand engraved trays with pierced bor-
ders are in demand, and come in sc everal
sizes
The fashionable woman's collection of
jewels includes in addition to the import
ant gem collars, tiaras and shoulder pieces
an assortment oflesser ornaments mounted
as clasp-pins, and in form OF stars, cresc-
ents, sprays ana the like. These are fas-
tened on the costume whenever a dazzling
effect is required.
In accordance with the fashionable ten
dency are mirrors in Louis XVI frames
ornamented With miniatures.
Reeded glass jars, with silver lip and
cover are used for claret.
Silver lamps designed to serve as corner
pieces on the dinner table, are made after
an old French pattern, and stand on two
feet.
Seal rings for women come in varieties Of
bloodstone, jasper, onyx, etc.
Chocolate spoons with decorated Dresden
handles have silver gilt bowls.
Among popular sets, in cases, are the
ciind's spoon. knife, fork and ma pkln ring.
Fascinating beasts are represented in
corkscrew handles, which employ in their
making stag, boar and rhinoceros tusks and
gazelle and deeTs' feet.
There are ornaments in diamonds and
which can be worn as a brooch,
pendant or hair ornament Jewellers Cir
cular.
The times., 1897-03-14

This is the regime laid out for herself by
one woman, who finds that she looks five
years older and ten years more unattractive
than she did in October. She rises at I,
takes cold sponge and a brisk rundown,
dresses in union flannels, tights, bicycle
corsets and bicycle suit, drinks pint OF
hot milk and eats few crackers. Then she
mounts her biCycle-she lives near the park
and rides once or twice through it, re-
turning to her house at about 9. She takes
shower bath. dresses for the day, eats her
regular breakfast, which consists of fruit,
or green vegetables, eggs and coffee, and
proceeds to devote herself TO her work.
Her luncheon is q light one, taken at /
The times., 1897-03-14
A GOVERNORS CRIME

You may ask why this evidence was not
used in the trial or why We had not found
it before? Simply because the two men
were bridge builders, who had been at the
other end of the State for weeks on big
job. Armed with this fresh evidence we
again appealed tothe governor. He seemed
to think favorably of it, and agreed to
grant Shearer respite Of thirty days.
1t is the custom, as you probably know,
The times., 1897-03-14
TO PRESERVE THE COMPLEXION

Few women appreciate the fact thatthei
food has great and lasing effect upon
their compilations. Now that the gay sea-
son is over, many find that they have
careworn-almost haggard appearance.
and are greatly distressed in consequence.
The evidences of dissipation OF social
nature, however. are not inerradicable.
Bathing. sleep, diet and exercise play their
usual important parts in the restoration Of
the complexion. Hot baths at night.
cold sponges or showers in the morning,
help to rid the skin OF impurities, and to
tone and harden it. A fiye-mile walk or
a ten-mile bicycle ride each day will start
the blood to coursing rapidly through the
veins.
The times., 1897-03-14
Two Fair Diplomats

The success OF foreign minister is often
quite as much due to the grace and tact Of
his wife rs TO his own cIeverness and Gun.
ming. The two most conspicuous womer
In the diplomatic corps are Lady PaUnes-
fote and Nine Romero.
Lady Pauncefote, the wife OF Sir JuIiar
PaUneefote, who represents the English
government in this country, has had Ions
and varied experience in different for
eign countries. Just how much influence
The times., 1897-03-14
ExTRAvAGANCE IN DRESS.
London Ladies' Spend Much Money
for Gowns-Ro Royal Exceptions.

Apropos des bottles | expect that
an article which viii be found in one OF
the prominent magazines of the coming
month, Will attract good deal OF at
tention, a S it speaks of the eXtrayagan
displayed of late by the wives of the multi
milionaires in regard to their dress. Just
fancy, at one Of the late drawing rooms,
woman considerably over middle age and
the wife of a wealthy London banker,
wore gown which cost 81 5, 900. 1t is
needless to say that it was as thickiy
sewn with gems as the historical suit worn
by Villers, duke of Buckingham when he
went awooing the fair Henrietta-Mare
The times., 1897-03-14

short, stout neck Leave these to your
more swan-like sisters, and wear frIl
Just across the back and side Of your
dress.
The times., 1897-03-14

Don't carry toy of muff made up Of
airy nothings with yOur tailoT-made gown
in the morning. Have a useful one of fur
for then enandamuch-b bedecked and bedizened
one for calls and teas.
The times., 1897-03-14

Don't wear lace-trimmcd skirts on the
streets this time of year, They look pow
erty-stricken. and women ofrefinement pre-
fer dark silk or moreen.
The times., 1897-03-14

Don't see yourself in installments. Be as
particular to look well around your feet
as your face. Nothing makes a woman
look more slovenIy than an untidy, frayed
skirt and turnover shoes.
The times., 1897-03-14

Don't combine three or four unharmOnious
shades in the effort TO secure French ef-
feet Many stss against good taste are
committed in this way.-Philadelphi Rec
ord.
The times., 1897-03-14

Don't fail to shake the dust out of your
skirts after wearing them, and don 'tforget
to air your dress waists. tits not only more
cleamy, but II is wear-saving.
The times., 1897-03-14

Don't put on the best you have to shop
in and dress asif going toa tea. Look neat
and stylish always, but plain cloth gowns
and felt ha are best for this occasion.
The times., 1897-03-14

Don't wear arm shields more than three
or four times without replacing with new
ones. If you need practice economy, they
wash very nicely.
The times., 1897-03-14
DONT'S OF DRESS

Don't wear precious stones ON the street
or expensive Jewelry in daytime.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-06

luxury. to the contrary Notwithstanding
II is a fact that with most users tobacco
has become a necessity.
II Is as much a necessity in this genera
ton as tea or coffee. and the fact that the
Senate committee propose to increase the
lnternal-revenue-tax on tobacco and GER
tain other articles OF daily consumption
and put tariff on tea. is one OF the
strongest evidences yet adduced OF the
Senatc's recognition that the Drngley Dill
was not intended as revenue bill. but
as a campaign debt-paying measure. How
ever, from both the revenue-producing
features, II they are allowed to stand
and the prohibtory schedules In the IN
terest OF the trusts and monopolies, the
masses will be the greatest sufferers. In
the one instance they will pay tribute lot
extravagant governmental administration
and In the other they will pay tribute 10
the Eastern and Middle States manufac-
tIrers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-06

John Russell Young, the newspaper
man and friend of Grants, who has been
much talked of for Minister to Spain I'M
der the Republican administration, is
said to be President McKinley's choice
for librarian Of Congress to succeed Spot
ford. Washington special says:
1T Is the Presidents present intention
to permit Spofford TO enjoy the fufilment
i'm the near future of a wish which Spot
ford made n score of years ago-that OF
assuming charge of the new congressional
library For a limited time after the
books and papers have been transferred
from the Capitol TO the new library.
Spofford will enjoy full authority. Then,
If he does not resign his office, hint will
come from the White House that he had
better do So
SO Spofford also is to go, and in the
near future.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-06
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-06

Under the heading Of Something Must
Be Done" the Richmond Dispatch OF
last Thursday treated at some length
the Courier's comments upon our con-
temporary's pertinent remarks touching
"chronic continuances" by our criminal
courts. In view of the time approaching
when the annual interest upon our State
debt. according to the terms or the last
settlement. will be increased, the Dis
patch declares that something must be
done to reduce the costs of criminal
charges. That paper notes the fact that
il and the Courier agree that these con-
tnuances are an evil. but the Dispatch
adheres to the suggestion 1t made OF
placing the costs of criminal trials
upon the cities and counties wherein they
occur, believing that public sentiment
cannot be aroused 10 the point OF de-
handing a reform on this line until the
tax-payers purses are directly affected
nv the excess of costs.-The Clarke Cou-
rier.
The Courier msunderstands our posi-
ton. We would not have the Legisla-
ture fix upon the counties charges that
would imperil the administration of JUS
tice So far from this, we have over
and over again pointed out the danger
of such an arrangement. Yet, we think
it possible that some of the minor
charges now borne by the State might
be borne by the counties. In that way
we could hope to create local senti-
ment, which would cause the people to
see to it that stop was put TO some OF
the waste and extravaganza which now
prevail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-06
WOODSTOCK.
Special Grand Jury-The Recent
Ruins-Htgh Water.


WOODSTOCK, VA. May 5.-CSpe-
cial.)-A special grand jury has been
summoned by Judge Newman. OF the
County Court. for the first day OF the
May term May 10TH. TO hear the charges
against Wilson for robbng the store
room of Yates & Son here some time I'm
April. 1t will be remembered that Will
son was apprehended in Reading Pa.
and escaped. but through the efforts OF
Detective George r. Fravel. of this place.
he was again caught In Reading. and
is now safe behind the bars OF the coun-
ty jail here. The robberies OF the store
OF Horsey & Aiwell here last winter.
and that of William Bowman's. at Bow
mans. this county. IN April have also.
1t Is claimed. been traced to him. VIII
son has confessed 10 the Yates robbery.
The North mountain, which Is four
miles west of Woodstock. was covered
with snow all day yesterday.
The recent rains caused the north
branch OF the Shenandoah river TO over
flow It's banks on Monday. but no damage
of any consideration has been reported.
The report that the wheat crop was
damaged in this county by the high water
is untrue. The Weather Observer here
reports that 2.60 inches OF water fell here
during the rain indicated above. On
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-06
Marriage I'm Charlotte.

sMITHvILLE. VA, May 5;I'speeian,,y,
"Bushy Forest" the beautiful county
home of Mr.. w. O. Spencer, was JUG
scene OF a quiet but beautiful marriase
yesterday at IL O'Clock. The CONTRACTING
parties were Miss Sallie Stuart Spencer
and Mr.. William +. Mann. me parior
was most beautifully and tastefully deco
rated with evergreens and spring mowers.
and crowded with friends Of the bride anu
groom. The bride Is the third daughter
OF one OF Charlottes largest ana most
successful planters. The groom Is a very
prosperous farmer, and formerly OF Apo
mattox county. but now residing III Cnar-
lotte. The ceremony was performed IN a
very beautiful and impressive manner by
Rev. w. Nice. Miller. of the village Pres
byterian church, and also pastor OF the
bride After receiving showers OF con-
CALCULATIONS the happy pair proceeded py
private conveyance 10 the home or the
groom's father. i'm Appomattox county
where they will remain for a few days.
Returning from there, they VIII reside In
this county.
The trial of Cut Poindexter for the
murder of Stephen Pollard. on the 2sth or
March. was commenced here to-day. SIEVE
raj witnesses for both sides have been
summoned. and the case VIII continue
several days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-06
THE GAs.wORKs.

The Common Council at It's session
night before last resolved that the re-
port OF the joint committees on L'sn'
and Finance ought to be recomm''e''
with instructions TO the committees 10
receive bids for the sale OF the gas
works and to report by November ISL
Nothing better could have been done
unless the Council had dismissed the SUD-
feet altogether. SO we arc NOT 10 nave
the gas-works question forced upon 'ne
voters on the 9th of May, nor are 'nc
voters to be asked to sit In judgment
upon the matter until there mas peeh
time for II TO be fully argued.
This action also means that II any pro-
position proves acceptable enough 10 DC
submitted TO the people. such submission
will not take place before the regular
city election" in May. 1898. Meanwhile,
there will be another session OF the
Legislature, and we shall have time 10
consider whether we ought not 10 ASH
for an amendment TO the existing law
so as to require not only the assent OF
the majority Of the voters voting, nut OF
the majority Of our freeholders To pass
title to the gas-works property from
the city to any would-be purchaser.
This Is a subject for consideration, we
say-and fortunately we shall have plenty
of leisure In which to debate IL In our own
minds and to advise with our iegis-
la,ive friends in relation thereto. AS we
have said before, we do not quite
no 1aa Of lar having
as great say in this matter as Clay
Ward. 1t does not seem just or fair or
fit.
If 1t be the judgment OF the Board or
Aldermen, as 1t is of the Common Coun-
ell. that bids should be received until
November next, we trust that there VIII
be joint action on the part of the two
bodies explicitly setting forth how those
bids are TO be made. The Common Coun-
Gil would exact a deposit of $4,000. as
an evidence of good faith, and that Is
well. But as nearly as possible Dids
whether for sale or lease, should be upon
uniform lines, so as to be readily COM
pared.
The public mind may be easily con-
fused by bidders saying that in addition
to paying so much cash down they VIII
do this, that. or the other thing Tor
charitys sake. In most cases the people
will not know the value Of such an
offer and the inevitable result VIII be
confusion and misrepresentation. There
fore. we suggest that it would be better
for the bids TO be made out as nearly as
practicable upon uniform lines.
We by no means admit that the CITY
Council. with the light now before It,
would be justified in submitting an offer
to the people, but if such submission
is 10 be made we are rejoiced that 1t is
10 be made at a regular city election
In May, 1898. we shall elect our Mayor
commemorative Attorney, City Collec-
tor. etc.. and members of both branches
OF the City Council. Thus we may be
sure of a large popular vote. Thus, too
we may be sure that the question VIII
be considered in all OF its bearings,
financial, political. and scientific.
Ail's well so far
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-06
SATURDAY. nIvb, considerable hall fell. but

Saturday night considerable hall feii' pu'
no damage was done. A..
Levi veach. aged n years, anu ="
Mary Jett. aged 46. were married ~
Seven Fountains. this county. May ISL.
The Shenandoah Camp, untec .on,
federate Veterans, OF this place nave
elected Rev. p. d. Stephenson ana zap,
tain George w. Koontz as delegates "
the reunion at Nashville TEMP ,d IN Sa" ,n
A meeting of the base-paii 'ose'1
the Valley will be held here on May i,.n
for the purpose of forming a .'ams .s
league of amateur baseball clubs; Ine
towns that will likely form ,ne ieasu'
are Harrisonburg, Edinburs. WoodstocS'
strasburg, winchester, and Front Royal
Hon. NJ. l.. Walton and f. 5. raven
ner. Esq. prominent attorneys Oh inns
bar. are attending Circuit Cou', DIT Hu'a'
this week.
A local union OF the Young feopie
Society of Christian Endeavor between
the societies OF the Lutheran ana Di','-
pies churches Of this place VIII DC
formed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-06
A Moulded Destiny.

Washington starr
Under the spreading chestnut-tree
The village blacksmith stood
"This trade is pretty fair" quoth he,
But I'd have 1t understood
That It doesn't suit me- No, Stree, For
this I'm far too good.
He cast his anvil forth and smote
A punching bag instead;
He studied carefully, and wrote
With ink a bright, bright red.
AS champion soon in line he came, with
brass band at the head.
No more to him in accents grand
A bard will sing his lay;
But his name is known throughout the
land,
And he has the cash to pay,
And a good press agents better than
poet any day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-06
Confederate GraycstOnes.

Captain Jack Adams Is having thirty
seven marble stones made TO mark the
graves of Confederate soldiers who fell
in the battle of New Market, and are
buried I'm st. Matthew Lutheran grave
ward. The stones are 30xl0x2 inches,
round at top, and each stone viii have on
II the name, company, and regiment or
each of the soldiers who fell In this battle.
The work is being done and will be com
Deted by W. n. Cox 81 Co.. New Market.
by May 18th. Decoration-Day. Other
stones will be made for several other SOL
diers who fell in this battle. but are not
buried AT the place indicated. at an carly
date. Captain Adams was a courier in
this battle. and he is taking great interest
in having the graves Of these fallen heroes
marked,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-06
She Was Surprised.
washington Star

washington Starr
This Is strange" exclaimed young Mrs.
Torkins.
ITO what do you refer?" asked her
husband.
1.-The Turkish army captured Greek
magazine and found nothing in it. don't
see what they got it out for II they didn't
have a few war articles and some ad-
vertisements in IT,"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-06

The Charleston CIV. Va) Gazette pro-
poses TO show by facts and figures that
the taxpayers OF Kanawha county would
make big money by boarding their
paupers at either OF two frst-class hotels
the Gazette names. Doubtless the
paupers would not object to the econo-
mic reform suggested by our contem-
porary's structures ON the present system.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-06
MetliOdicaI.
New York TribuneO

A characteristic story is told Of a New
England man and his WIFE who live very
methodically. One evening at exactly
o'clock they went to the kitchen 10 make
the final preparations for the night.
Martha" said the husband. after a few
moments, "hev ye wiped the sink dry
yit?"
yes, JOSIAH" she replied; why do you
ask?'
We'll" he answered, II did want n
drink. but 1 guess I'll git along till the
rnOrninU.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-06

In the May No. of the Virginia Law
Register, which Is just to hand, there Is
a full-page portrait and biographical
sketch of the late Hon. John Randolph
Tucker, the latter by r. T. Barton, Esq.
The work of Mr.. Barton is carefully
done; it is an excellent analysis of the
character of Mr.. Tucker and an eloquent
tribute to his memory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-06
PardOnablc Curiosity.

IiIHtIIIIIdtI IlII'IuII ~
The jester had gone a little too far that
time. and the Mogul remarked:
II think it is about time TO make an
example of you by cutting your head
short off,"
Whereas the Jester, who had turn for
the mathematics, inquired:
rs this to be an example in division
or fractionS?"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-06
4 Society Man.
philadelphia North Americ'

philadelphia North Americana
Villers You say Mr. Field is q social
leader; a society man?
McSwat of Lasthope: Society man? You
list bet. Why, he belongs TO the knights
of Labor. Sons of America. Odd-Fellows.
Grand Army Of the Republic, Masons. Pa
triotic Sons. an a whole lot OF others.
/ guess he is society man,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-06
How She Appeared.
indianapolis Journal)

UndlanapOIlS JOUTHdII
Something whizZed by, a minglement OF
steel spokes and red boomers.
What is that there?" asked Uncle
Hiram, withdrawing his gaze from the
high buildings to look after the vision.
"That Is the new woman" answered
his nephew.
'The new woman? Looks Ike the old
how"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-06
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-06

LOST. A BADGE OF THE SONS OF
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. with
blue ribbon and a pin attached The
badge has on one side the words Sons OF
American Revolution" and on the other
please hand same 10 J, b. TREE. super
intendent Western Union Telegraph
once. No. 1217 east Main street. A suit
able reward viii be given for the delivery
Of the same. 100 my Vlt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-06

Ex-United States Senator Richard Coke.
OF Texas. was recently stricken With
paralysis at his home. in Waco, and his
condition Is now reported to - critical.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-06

All letter. and kilograms must DC au-
dressed TO TEE DISPATCH CoMfAN l.
Rejected communications will not DC re-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-06

HORSE. HARNESS. AND WAGON, IN
fair condition. Horse 10 II years pre-
ferred Must be cheap Address, giving
lowest price, TRUCKER, care this office.
my G-lft
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-06

Resolutions of respect 10 oeceaseu
members passed by societies. corpora
lions. associations. or other organiza-
tlons will be charged for as advertising
matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-06

All letters recommending candidates ior
office must be paid for TO insure 'heir
publication. This Is long standing rule
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-06
WANTED,

TO BUY A GOOD SECONDHAND GEN
tleman's Bicycle. 26-inch frame. cheap.
for cash. Call at No. 61ilA north Ninth
street between 8 and 10 O'clock Thursday
morning. my Gilt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-06

Turkey in Europe, Turkey in Asia, as
the Biographies have 1t, and now Turkey
in Greece.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-06
WANTED.
WANTED

A LIGHT SECONDHAND BUGGY.
Must be in good repair. Address j., this
office. my 6-lt'