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Smyrna times., 1897-03-10

In some States of the Union bicycle
riders over fourteen years of age are
taxed one dollar year, and the money
thus raised is spent in building cycle
paths. We have in Wilmington, says
the Star, probably three thousand BIZ
cycle riders over fourteen years of age.
Why not tax each one a dollar a year
this amount to be expended on the New
Castle path the first year. No road
leading into Wilmington is more ira
versed, nor is any of our roads in
worse condition. No wheelman or
wheelwoman should object to assisting
in such a good cause. Good roads ben
eft all, both wheelman and pedes-
trians.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-10

A school examiner in one of the
counties just over the Maryland line,
while conducting teaches's institute
recently, asked how many of those
present subscribed and paid for the
local papers, and was surprised when
but six out of the hundred and odd
held up their hands. He then told
them the following plain truths: "You
don't spend a dollar year with these
papers, yet you expect them to print
free of charge notices of institutes, in
sert large programs and full reports of
what you say and do on these occasions;
and thus expect them to advertise you
in your chosen profession, thus assist
ting you to climb the ladder of higher
positions and better salaries, without a
cents postage in return"
Smyrna times., 1897-03-10
HARPER's WEEKLY.
HGrper's BGSGr
IN 1897.

The BAZAAR,a thoroughly up.to-tdate periodical
for women, will enter upon It's Thirteth Volume
in 1897.
Asr Fashion journal it ia unsurpassed: and ia
an indispensable requisite for every well.dressed
woman. Katharine De Forest writes a weekly
letter OH current fashions from Paris. In New
York Fashions aud in the :Ortnighuy pattern
sheet supplement, ladies fu4 iull details di rec.
tiOnS, nd diagrams for GOWNS, wraps, and child
renS clothing. SAndOE. Baude and ChApuis
draw A.O rngrave the newest and finest Parisian
deSgnS every week
The serials for 1897 will be: The Red Bridge
NeighborhoOd, by Maria Louise Pool; and Fathe r
QuinnalliOn, Octave Thanet. Short stories will be
constantly pres lnted by brilliant Writers. among
whom are Mary I. wilkins Harriet Prescott Spot
ferd, Marion Harland, Ruth AcEnery Stuart,
Viola ROSebOr0, and Margaret Sutton BriEeOe
What Women arc Doing in various parts Of the
Union will form series OF special interest.
Othor interesting features are The Outdoor
Womdn. devoted 10 healthful sports and past
times; Music, weekly critical summary OfmusiS
in New York: Amateur Thedtricdls, Embroidery
and Needlftratk. Ceremony and EtiQuuette Good
H0usekeePt"g. What Girls are Doing" Current
Social Erents. and Personals Cleaned from orgi.
nal sources.
Women and Men. Col. T. W. Higginson will
regularly continue hiE valuable essays.
Answers to Correspondents. This column is
conducted for the benefit aud convenience Of
readers. and all questions received are answered
in rotation, AZ promptly and fully as practicable
Art The BAZAAR is q notable picture gallery
reproducing the most beautiful works Of Amer,
lean aud foreign artists a. presented in the an
nual Paris and New York exhibitions. Wit and
Humor. Everybody turns for hearty laugh to
the BAzARs last page.
AN ALLARoUND WoMAN's PAPEE-What more
appropriate gift can be made TO wife, daughter
or sister than subscription to HARrER's BAZAR?
secure Il as welcome visitor IN your household
for 1897,
Newspapers are not to copy ltis advertisement wih
out the express order Of Harper q Brothers.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-10

New COURT RULE.-The Superior
Court at Wilmington last week, issued
new and important rule relative to
nonsuits. The rule states that when a
nonanit is entered in case the attOr-
ney against whom it is recorded can
demand cause to show why the nom
suit was granted, and this will open
the way to argue the question Of non
suit which heretofore has been denied.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-10

CONVENTION AND AGRICULTURE. Tho
report of the Committee on Agricul-
ture was adopted in Committee on the
whole by the Constitutional Conven-
ton, Friday. 1t provides for State
Board of Agriculture, to beconpossd of
five members. In addition to its other
duties the Board is to be kind of
railroad commission, which is to inves-
tigate freight charges and other COM
plants against railroad companies.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-10
JACKETS

are extremely short longer
than basques and in view of the dimin-
ished size of sleeves, are to be much
worn. Light cloth is the material and
they come with fronts that many close
or be thrown open. Dressy little coats
are of velvet and will preferably be
worn with black skirts. Capes like
wise will be in great demand. Earlier
styles are in velvet or cloth, the latter
in expensive examples showing free
employment of embroidery, while en-
broidery on velvet is also in favor. As
the season progresses, light capes made
in black or colored silks and covered
by lace, will be seen, f. ish also being
given by chiffon that is still extremely v
popular. LUCY CARTER.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-10
Dangers of the Grip.

The greatest danger from La Grippe
is OF Its resulting in pneumonia. II
reasonable care is used, however, and
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy taken,
all danger will be avoided. Among
the tens of thousands who have used
this remedy for la grippe, We have yet
to learn of a single case having resulted
in pneumonia, which shows conclu-
siVely that this remedy is certain pre-
ventive of that dread disease. 1t will
effect permanent cure in less time
than any other treatment. The 25 and
so cent sizes for sale by Clifton L Ray
mond
Smyrna times., 1897-03-10

Saturday morning
we will offer for spec
ial sale 1000 yards of
the Genuine Tycoon
Reps for Dresses and
Wrappers. They are
in lengths of - and
IL yards. At 81 cents
per yard from 1237
cents.
3,lOO all pure linen
Damask Napkins or
DOylies. All red bor-
ders, at three cents
each, which is just
half the regular price.
900 yards all pure
linen bleached Da-
mask Table Linen,
81 inches wide. Spec
ial price, 43 cents per
yard; would be cheap
at 80 cents.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-10

The Shakers have made discovery which
is destined to accomplish much good. Real
izing that three-fourths of all our suferings
arise from stomach troubles, that the coun-
trv is literally filed with people who cannot
eat and digest food, without subsequently
suffering pain and distress, and that many
are starving, wasting to mere skeletons, be-
cause their food does them no good, they
have devoted much study and thought to
the subject and the result is this discovery
of their Digestive Cordial.
A little book can be obtained from your
lief at once. An investigation will cost
nothing and will result in much good.
Children all hate to take Castor Oil, but
not Laxol, which is palatable.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-10
HGrper's Weekly
IN 1897.

With the end Of 1896 HARPER's WEEKLY will
have lived forty years In that time 1t has par
ticipated with all the zeal and power at its com.
hand in the great political events of the most
interesting aud important period in the history
OF the country. and it has spread hefiIe lis read
ers the accomplishments of science ar sand let
IerS for the instruction Of the human mind an
the ameliOratOn Of human conditions and Of
AannerS.
What the WEEKLY has been in its spirit and
purpose, rs these have been manifested prinCi.
pally in its editorial pages il will continue to be
Is is impossible tn announce with precision all
that the WEEKLY will contain during the wear
1897. 1t were as easy to announce what is about
to happen in the world, what trlumphs for pOod
government are To bs won, what adj ances Of the
people are To be made, what IL t. be the outcome
OF the continuous struggle between the spirits OF
war aud peace what is 70 happen in the far Eas
what Is to be the state Of Europe twelve months
hence what new marVes of science are to be re.
vealed. or hat are t. be the achiey emen of arts
and letters, for the WEEKLY is TO DO a pictorial
record OF all this,
CaItoOnA wi continue to be a feature
serial stoieA. New England story by Miss
Mary +. Wilkins, will begin in January. A tale
OF creek uprising against the turks, BY Mr.. e
+. Benson, the author of "DodO" will follow.
sequal TO The House boat Oh the Styx" by Mr.
John Kendriek Bangs, illustrated by Mr.. Peter
More short Stories wilt appear in the WEEKLY
than It has been possible TO publish during 1896
departments Mr. w. ID. HOweIlAS Life and
Letters have been among the most charming
features Of periodical literature; Mr.. +. S. M4rin
and others will contribute observations on what
Is going on i'll This BUY World" Amateur
sport wlll remain the most important depart
ment OF its kind III the country.
The WEEKLY will continue to present to its
readers the worlds news most interesting TO
Americans, TO make important advances in both
the literary and artistic features and to retain
Tor itself the leading place in the illustrated jour
nalism OF the world.
Newspapers are not to copy this advertisement iVih
out the cypress order of HIrper & Brothers
Smyrna times., 1897-03-10

1t was a Kentucky editor who pub
lished this: "We received this moth
erly advice yesterday: Trust in God
and keep up your courage. We wish
to God we had never trusted in any
one "
Smyrna times., 1897-03-10

Minutes seem like hours when life is at
stake Group gives no time to send for a
doctor, delay may mean death. One Min
ute Cough Cure gives instant relief and in
sures recovery. The only harmless remedy
that produces immediate results.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-10

Torturing, itching; scaly skin eruptions:
burns and scalds are soothed at once and
promptly healed by DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve, the best known cure for piles. Clif-
ton 4 Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-10

One Minute is all the time necossayv 70
decide from personal experienee that tbs' nv ~
Minute Cough Cure does what its neme
implies. Clifton 4 Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1897-03-10
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
New Millinery: COlOrs: Shapes: Trimmings
Gowns: Jackets: Capes.
For the Smyrna Times.

For the Smyrna Times.
In Spring millinery, the extreme
prominence of geranium shades, be-
comes Immediately apparent. Entirely
pink or red hats are not uncommon or
others trimmed wholly in these most
pronounced hues, are freely shown.
Brilliant straws in rough or fancy
weaves are foundation for less con-
spicuOus garniture or again may be OBJ
served a combination of pink or red
gowns with green brims or Uice Uersa.
the green's being in bright shades.
Green in general, though over
shadowed by geranium cOlors, re-
mains leading nue.: the purple shades
however, are equally conspicuous and
as formerly, green and purple are
united with less taste than style
HIGH CROWNS
moreover, contribute not a little to
conspicuous effects in millinery. Most
of them are almost towering, while
those of medium proportions, serve
as the background for trimmings that
stand upright all around them. A
characteristic example shows lilies of
of the valley in a circle about the crow
and very pronounced hat for early
spring, has successive breast feathers
in black, which turned over at the ends
like ostrich tips, stand upright, com
pletely encircling a crown. At one
side bunch of towering black ostrich
tips gives completion.
BIBBONS
remain wide and the greater proportion
are in moire weaves, but this year as
an entire novelty, may be noticed such
as are woven in ecru linen alternates
with satin brocade stripes in all fash
lonable colOrs. Such varieties go to
show that ecru linen combinations are
to be very prominent throughout dress
IN general, even parasOls displaying
such stylish features. Flowers are of
course in profusion and seen in wide
limitations, embrace all varieties from
small to large, many being arranged
TO rise high on one side, this coquet-
tish addition having become almost
standard. Lilies of the valley compete
with lilacs in different colors: bachelor
buttons are old blossoms made new
again: poppies are noticeable in all
sizes and now as hitherto, the rose re-
mains Queen. Garlands of wild roses
or pOppies appear or hats which also
show extremely large examples of
either made into bouquets. Lord &
Taylor also say there will be run on
TAILOR MADE GOWNS
that have short jackets opening over
fancy vests. In this there is but a re-
petition of former ideas, which how
ever are found so acceptable as to
merit prolonged favor. Velvet is to
be used with special freedom this
season, since it is an open secret that
such facric has entered largely into in
auguratiOn outfits, both for entire
gowns and as combinations and in view
OF such fact, Velutina is in great de-
mand since by perfection of finish, it
has become an excellent substitute for
velvet. Tailor made gowns of mixed
cloth are highly recommended for
those who wish something adapted to
hard service.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-11

ready 10 hear any further testimony or
statements that any gentleman might de-
sire to offer.
General George J. Hundley then arose
and said
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen OF the
Committee am here this morning i'm
tho capacity Of counsel for my friend,
Colonel j. y. Stubs. and L ask the IN
diligence Of your committee before pro-
ceodng to make a statement. ! am not
here to make any apology for appearing
as counsel Tor Colonel Stubbs. j am not
here to make any apology for appearing
as counsel IN any case. i claim the right
to practice my profession without let or
hindrance from any one, 50 that II is not
on my own behalf that 1 make the state
ment / am going to make but IT IS lest
my friend and my client be injured by the
fact that ne appears here By counsel at
all
1 am a member OF this camp and have
been for years. 1 am member of an
other Confederate camp. 1 was Con-
federate soldier. and I have children TO
! be educated I'm this old Commonwealth.
and 7 desire them % be brought UP and
educated with the idea that their father
was right in standing by his country and
his comrades Though I say ] have as
much interest rs any man In the sound
of nv voice i'm seeing that those children
are taught the truth as 20 that great
struggle. vet these facts shall not make
me forget my ancient friendships or the
great principles OF right and justice and
fair dealing
| do not appear hero a. tho solicitation
of Colonel S,ubhs. nor by any previous
arrangement whatever ! was In the city
Of Richmond attending 10 other business.
and I came here on yesterday as spec
tator. OF course I knew of this investi-
cation. and / came here because OF the
interest which I feel in the affairs OF this
interest which T feel I'm the affairs or this
camp 7 left this room, however before
Colonel Stubhs got upon the stand. and
| have been bosoucht since that time hy
friends of mine and friends Of his 10
come here and appear for him IN the
further progress Of this investigation. he
cause those friends believe, and believe,
that no man. he he lawyer or otherwise.
urccr such circumstances as these. IS I'M
"a condition 70 represent himself properly.
HAVE KNOWN AND LOVED HIM.
The nrogrcss Of this investigation on
Yesterday convinced me that the gentle
men who arc preferring these charges
or who have instituted this Investigation,
have done so after the most careful de-
liberation. No formal charges have been
preferred. and the evidence yesterday IS
the first inforn nation rs to details or the
specifications.
Now. as TO my personal relations with
Colonel Stubbs: In 1851 ne and ! left the
law class i'm Lexington together To enter
upon that great struggle. side by side
with our comrades. From that DAY 10
this | have known him and have loved
him. and never vet have ! deserted Il
comrade or a friend and never so long
as live will be subject to that charge.
60 come here without reward or the
exnectation Of any reward. and ! want
that understood. that he may not suifer
hv even the suspicion that l am here IN
the nav of anv man. do not know Mr..
+ w. Womack by sight. and would not
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-11
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond Citi-
liens and Other Matters.

Mr. and Mrs $ j. Platt have just e.
turned from their bridal tour, and VIII
be az home TO their many friends on sun
day. December 18th, at south Morris
street.
The young ladies of Towards Grove
Baptist church, will give an entertain
ment 10 might al Good TemDlar's Hall
for benefit OF the Sunday school.
Mr.. L. u. Brown. of Manchester, has
been appointed assistant master mech
anic on the new wharf that IS being con-
structed 10y the Mexican Central Rail-
way
The funeral Of Mr.. Alex +. Saunders.
who died yesterday in Hcnrco county,
took place from his fathers residence
at o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Methodist Sunday School Society VIII be
held al Donny-Street Methodist churcn'
Sunday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
The Marshall Athletic club composed
of Kaufmann. Lynn, Barker, Craig'
Gatog, Bullocks, Weymouth, humphreys
10th. Spence, White and Crump are open
TO challenges from teams averaging 10
pounds Address communications 10
manager. 100 IL west Clay street, city.
Captain Henry J. Vaughan, the former
addutant of the Blues Battalion, re-
turned Yesterday from an outing in the
waters tributary 90 Chesapeake Bay,
where ne went on successful duck hunt
He had his bag filled with game, having
had fine luck.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-11
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
The Board Of Visitors Meet and TakO
important Action.
DR.. RANDOLPH RESIGNS RECTOaSHIT. (.
Two Chairs Consolidaied--New buildings
to be Dedicated ON JeGerson's Birth
day--Report In Regard to Prest-
dent Laid on the Table.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. Dec. TO-
Specialize Board OF Visitors OF the
University Of Virginia were I'm session al
most continuously after they met at noon
to-day until late this evening There were
present DR.. w. c. n. Randolph, rector:
Judge Leigh r. Watts, a. c. Gordon. w.
B. McIlwaine, Camm Patteson, ID. Har-
mon, and Joseph Bryan.
A NEW RECTOR.
on account OF his feeble health conse-
quent upon severe illness, DIR. Randolph
resigned tho rectorship. and Judge Watts
vice-rector, declining a nomination be-
cause of inability to attend TO the duties
Of the office, Mr.. A. c. Gordon was elected
rector.
Mr.. Gordon has during his whole term
OF office as visitor been one OF the most
efficient members of the board. and has
given a great deal of time and labor TO
the interests of the University.
CHAIRS COMBINED.
The chairs OF History and Political
Economy were consolidated. and Professor
II. n. Dabney was elected to the full pro-
fossOrshp OF the combined chairs.
Mr.. |. Walter Mayo was elected assis-
tant instructor of applied mathematics.
cation of the new buildings. and fixed
Jefferson's birthday, the 18th Of April. al
the time
The rector and Executive Committee
were directed TO arrange appropriate GER
emonies and TO elect some distinguished
alumnus TO make an address IL Is ex'
pocted that this occasion Will be made
one of especial interest 20 the alumni and
friends of the University.
THE NEW BUILDINGS.
The buildings are 50 nearly completed
as TO be in use, and the work now to be
done IS mainly In grading the grounds
The effect of the new buildings is very
ine. The rotunda. which Is complete. IL
superb within and without.
NO PRESIDENT
In respect To the presidency question the
board adopted the following resolution:
Resolved, That the report OF the com
mttee on creating the offiCe OF president
or the University and resolution accom-
panying the same be laid upon the table"
SCHOLARSHIPS.
IN accordance with the recomme nd a ton
OF the faculty. the visitors passed an
elaborate series Of resolutions establish
ing scholarships worth 500 IN money. be-
SIDES iree tuition 10 pupils OF the public
schools OF the State. and also scholarshlpA
without money 10 private schools all sub
lect 10 conditions OF entrance. examina-
tioh ana the number Of scholars sent TO
lht lhlNersity from the respective schools
III Is believed that the establishment OF
these scholarships will bring the Uni-
Nefsity IN very close relations with the
puphc school system Of the state
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-11
CLEDELiND 10 THE BOiS'
Would Not speak But Responded to the
College Yell

ASHLAND VA. December lO.-Special
There was quite a gathering at the sta
ton here tonight 10 see ex-President
Cleveland as he passed.
The crowd. composed largely OF stu
dents demanded a speech, but the eN-
President did not respond.
The boys then gave him the college yell.
whereupon he came out on the platform
and asked them what they were making
all that noise about.
An imprOmptu reception was then held
and many of the boys shook hands with
the great statesman
PETERSBURG. VA, December TO-
Special-Ex-P President Grover Cleveland
passed through Petersburg tonight In the
Pullman car "Davy Crockett" which was
attached TO the south-bound passenger
train en route for South Island. about
thirty miles from Charleston. s. C.. whore
ne will be the guest OF General +. T..
Alexander. presndent OF the Georgia Cen
tral railroad. His trip to South Island is
to spend about two weeks duck hunting.
He was accompanied by Captain Evans
General McCoOk and Captain Lumberton.
OF the lighthouse service.
II was not generally known that the
eX-President was TO pass through the city
and therefore thcr were but few at t'e
depot 10 see him when the train pulled
into the station. The eX-President did
not show himself.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-11
TWolBIG ROBBERTEs.
Registered Mail to the Value OF Sfoo,ooo
Taken q Month Ago.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1o-It was learned
to-day that one OF the biggest robberies
i'm the history OF the New York police oc-
Cured November 9Th. The amount IN
volved is said to be in the neighborhood
OF 10000 and was taken from registered
letters In the railway man service on
that section Of the Central Railway or
New Jersey known as the New YORK,
Somervillc and Easton branches.
BALTIMORE. MD. Dec. iO.-The resi-
dence OF Isaac r. Emerson, president
OF the Emerson Drug Company, and COM
mander of the Maryland Naval Reserve,
at No. 25OO Eutaw Place. was entered last
night. and diamonds valued at nearly
$4,000 were stolen.
After a desperate struggle the thief was
.,r,.,rad as he was leaving the house.
The prisoper was searched and the dia-
monds found in his pockets.
The thief. upon being arraigned' was
recognized as notorious Chicago pick
nocket Justice Grammar refuses TO d.
vulge the mans name.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-11
THE LAND GRfBBER LAW.
4 Decision In Wise county showing tho
Hardship of the Law.

BRISTOL, TENN, Dec. lO-Special.-
A case that will be Of interest through
out Virginia was decided by Judge MIL
Ter of the Circuit Court at wise, Va
to-day. II was the case OF the virginia
Coal Con pany against john u. Ihomas'
Uhder the delinquent tax law Ihomas
paid the back taxes on a valuable tract
Of coal land at Coeburn, Va, and the
clerk made him deed To the property
The coal company had formerly pur-
chased the property OF Hamilton and
Greear. not knowing II was delinquent.
Suit was brought TO recover the prop
ertv from Thomas. Judge Miller sus-
taincd Thomas deed. dismissing the
coal Companys bill.