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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

snvest IN a handsome cloth street gown
while this weather continues. And con-
time IL does right straight along until
April or May
only the tourists who land here In 'the
merry month OF May ever refer 10 sun
~ France
When explain that we did lcok for
ward 70 bright. sunny winters in America
and that the women there thought more
OF a stunning cloth street toilet than
they did Of their other toilets, they did
bring out few "spccial-ordor' street
gowns for me 10 look a.
In nearly every instance these stun
ming gowns were ordered by women who
anticipate wintering in Nice or returning
10 America for March
ELEPHANT GRAY.
The most original gown saw was made
Of very light weight ladies cloth in
deep shade Of elephant gray. The skirt
was bell covered entirely with bias
folds Of the cloth two inches wide from
about five inches below tho waistband TO
the bottom Of the skirt Three oblong
satin buttons trimmed each side or the
front gore. The Jacket was short.
straght-round hC.ero. covered entirely
with the bias folds q the gray cloth. 10
fastened az she left side with % fun ruche
OF black satin over frill OF white lace
The sleeves were tght-ntting and mount
ed by four folds OF the cloth. cut with
curve TO insure The fare at the bottom OF
each fold
The collar OF black satin was high and
straight. A blouse ~ m8uve and gray
checked tafieta was 90 DO Worn with
this gown. IL was made on the bias,
after the pattern Of this summers shirt
waist and the fullness was drawn down
into ii high. draped girdle OF black satin.
BolerOs are more popular than ever.
Even BAH gowns have bolero effects
wrought IN velvet or passcmenterie. At
one shop counted fourteen gowns. each
boasting a different style OF bolero.
FEMININE MILITIA.
One OF the chic model walking gowns
Is built OF red ladies' cloth q biz too SUBJ
dued IN shear to be called bright rcd.
The skirt IS a godet OF moderate width
with tho fulness disposed Of IN three box
pleats al the back Both seams OF the
front gore are trimmed with narrow
braid. The Jacket, OF the red cloth. -
tight fitting and just escapes touching
the waist band. IL fastcns over vest
OF black satin and is scall0ped slightly al
the waist line q show the bottom OF The
vest broad military looking frogs Of
hlsok braid fasten the Jacket at tho
front The sleeves arc tight fitting for
quite a distance above the elbow. and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

At the left side there was q white bird
of paradise feather. The hat was set on
"A band Of pale yellow velvet roses at the
back.
Another remarkably pretty street toilet
fs made of rough Scotch tweed. brown,
shot with a light shade of heliotrope. The
skirt is "a bell. with a circular hounce
reaching from eight inches below the
waistband to the Iottcm of the skirt.
Marrow bands OF maroon velvet that are
headed by a narrow piping OF helioirope
satin trim rufflo The Jacket is bolc-
10. very short and straight at the back
and NJ tho front merging into two LONG
points. The lapcls and edges OF the jack
ct are trimmed with chenille passemen-
terie In maroon and heliOtrope.
4 blouse worn with this gown vas -
nale hcIotrope surah. with two fun ruff
fes at the front and tan collar Of ma
room velvet Coming from each side or
the Jacket were two broad straps OF MAJ
rcon velvet ribbon. These crossed at the
front and continued around the waist
band TO form a belt that ended al the
left side en- a lCng stn bow.
qhc hat worn with this costume was
a rroad-brlmmed hat of maroon velvet
Around the crown there was a plisse OF
deem cream lace. and at the left side
thoro was a high bunch Of maroon and
heliotrope tips. The hat was perched on
a demi-bandeau Of pale heliotrope vel
vet passion flowers al the back when
gave il decided tip low over the fore
head.
Some OF the newest umbrellas that nave
become very popular have handles CT tor
toise shell. one / saw had a round ball
OF tortoise shell for a handle. and the
monogram was wrought in gold on IT,
Tho round-toed walking shoes have not
become popular in the American colony
as yet The pointed-toed shoes are worn
exclusively. even with street toilets.
TWO AMERICANS.
Two Of the newest street dresses ] OBJ
served upon two Americans, who were
awiting in the very luxurious ante-room
Of n couturiere. who Is 80 fashionable
that visits can De made only by appoint
ment AMI at certain hours.
The two patient lo.terers wore gowns
that woro neat ana beautiful I'm every
detail In fact I DO not remember 10 have
seen such harmonious combinations in
street dresses. AS the day was warm
they had thrown their wraps aside and
sat dressed "in the shape They wore
models of the new combinations In color
which viii prevail this coming spring.
One of the gowns was "a stone gray in
combination with black The skirt was
OF the stone-ersy hroadcloth, trimmed
around the foot with ruching Of mar
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

captain the VARSITY team tnis year, -
player OF great experience, having nleI
has position, LEFT field, Oh the strong team
OF Baltimore CITY College Tor three years.
ana easily secured the same position on
the Varsity last year. Captain Bonney
IS without doubt, one OF the best out
ne.ders that Virginia has ever had, and
ais batting is hard and sure.
r. Lee Trink.e. Of Wytheyille, Va, al
though a FIRST year man. was appointed
manager OF the baseball team for this
year. and HIS selection has proved an
excellent one. His schedule Is far and
away The best that has been arranged
by any manager that Virginia has ever
had. and Is equaled by few IN the coun-
try.
MANAGER TRINKLE.
Manager, TTinkle IS a hard, energetic
worker. and has had lots OF experience as
manager OF the Hampden-S.dney foot
ball and baseball teams for several
years.
Mr. r. W. Blair has been elected presl-
dent OF the General Athletic Association,
in p.1ce OF Mr.. Morgan Robinson, who
has withdrawn from college The Advis-
DRY Board has appointed Mr. Gordon
Buck manager o. the football team. and
Mr. Morris Tiuey. editor-in-chiof OF COL
lege Topics. Board Of Edltors-Joseph
Turner. Virginia. VI. L. Bovine. Alabama:
G.. g. Cawford. Virginia: J. y. Bullltt.
Kentucky: +. 4. Goodridge. Virginia. and
r. G. Robb, Virginia.
SCHEDULE FOR 1897.
March 18th. Woodbury. Forest. az Char
lottesville.
March 18th. Locust Dale. at Charlottes-
Vile
March goth. Mocabe's School. at Char
lottesvile
March 2'd Catholic University or
America. NJ Char'ottesvIlle.
March 9Th. University OF North Caro-
ma AZ Chapel IIll.
March Goth. wake Forest at Charloues-
vile
April Ist. University OF Vermont. az
Charlottesville
April 81. University or Vermont. at
Charlottesville
Anrn cen I1favrrte ~ Charlottesville
Anr' i'ih. Johns Hopkins. at-Char-
iotfesvfio.
Aurll 18TH. University o, pennsvlvania
az Charlottesville
April 18th. Iohigh. AZ Charlottesville.
Apt i-th Yale az charlottesville
April f9f'> Vale. ar r.ynchburr
ami ''fh. Princeton. At r.vn,hburr
frrii eief Princeton. ~ ha.lo.tesrilla
April esih. University p North caro.
Ina. a, Charlottesville
May ~ University OF North caolira.
al Danvil'e.
May ith. open.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24
SUIT OVER A FEW HOGS
HEAVY COURT COSTS IN A CAsh
IyYOLrING TRIFLTNG VALUE.
Two Carroll County Farmers Determined
iy Pitted Against Each Other In
Damage Sult-Farm Lands Sold.

HILLsvILLE. VA, jan. Especial
Carroll County Court has been In session
here the past three days and though the
weather has been quite severe, there has
been a large crowd I'm attendance. Inc
appeal case O. A. j. Faddis vs.. Creet
Felts, from the justices court occupied
two days of the term and kept large
crowd In attendance.
Faddis brought a suit for s25 damages
claiming that Fets had killed his hogs
Both parties are men OF considerable
wealth and each determined 10 light the
case TO win.
Tho plaintiff employed Attorney +. J..
Nuckills and William Foster; the DEFEND
ant, Commemorative Attorney w. >.
Upton and w. u. Tompkins and at the
December term OK the court there was a
verdict for the plaintiff which was set
aside by the court on account OF after
discovered evidence.
THIRTY WITNESSES.
At this term there were i'm attendance
for the two days about thirty witnesses
and the Jury returned a verdict for the
plaintiff. assessing his damages at SIS.
Claiming that the verdict was con
trary 70 tho evidence. the defendant again
moved the court for a new trial. which
was refused Though the verdict was
only si5. yet the cost will run into the
hundreds.
j. 5. Mitchell qualified as administra-
tor OF DR. l.. T. Waltz, deceased giving
bond IN the penalty OF $1,000.
FARMS SOLD.
Two sales OF valuable Carroll farms
were effected on yesterday Mr.. r. q.
wilkinson. cashier o. the Citizens bank
purchased the Gardner farm for $500 and
Mr.. James " Early. sold his Woodlawn
farm for $1,000.
Carroll real estate Is the lowest known
for wears, yet these farms sold az fancy
prfCcg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24
rRaFFIc rHROUGH THE CAPES.
Grain vessels Crowding tho Wharves OF
Baltimore and Newport News.


Baltimore and Newport News.
At present there is more tonnage en-
terinc and leaving the mouth Of the
Chesapeake Bay than in any waters OF
these United States. The shorter haul
to Baltimore and Newport News from
the grain fields Of the West has crowded
the docks OF the two cities with grain
steamers loading for abroad. More
steamers are passing Cape Henry than
enter New York, New Orleans. or Bos-
ton.
The grain charters reported yesterday
illustrate the subject They were
British steamer. 1000 quarters. from
baltimore or Virginia ports; Nor
wegian steamer OF 1879 tons, and six
British steamers. Of 1.sii 1852. 1siC. Lgs..
2C22. and 445l tons grain and general
cargo. Virginia 20 the United Kingdom
or Continent. British steamer. 260o0 quar-
ters. from Virginia 20 the United King
dom or Continent, British steamer. 2sO00
quarters. same voyage. British steamer
1000 quarters Baltimore to Cork for
orders. British steamer previously. IT,
ON quarters. Baltimore 20 the United
Kingdom or Rotterdam. - Baltimore
American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

BRISTOL. VA. Jan. o. spccial.-The
first annual poultry exhibit OF the Viz
cina and Tennessee Poultry Association
took place here This week and lasted
three days. Tho exhibit was we'll pa-
tr0n'zod. ard proved 20 De- n success Tar
beyond the anticipation OF the public.
There were upwards Of four hundred
entries. and it was as fine a collection
Of thoroughbred poultry as could well
Dee imagined. Bristol has number OF
men who take great interest in produc-
ing the highest grade ~ chickens.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24
arc drapcd slightly At tho top. AZ tho

arc drapcd slightly NJ the top At tho
hand the sleeve is trimmed with tho
braid. Tho collar OF black satin. is high
and straight and fastens at the left side
with three tiny gold buttons. A narrow
circular runle Of the black satin mounts
the top OF the collar.
The little velvet hat worn with this
costume IS the latest thing out. At tho
front Of tho hat "a broad visor-shaped
piece Of siifcned velvet is pinned close
% thc head. Standing straight up at the
back IS q double runle OF wired black
velvet Following the heading Of the
runio there g. "a tight twist Of white satin
ribbon and cachepcigne Of satin RIB
bon with one tiny black tip and an al
grotte.
So many Of tho very choicest things 10
which one Is attracted at the shops have
been made especially for Miss Collins. an
American. who was married here in Jan
uary TO a Turkish noblcman. II she were
going On walking tour she could not
have moro street gowns.
FOR MISS COLLINS.
AZ Mmo C.'s such a lovely hat had been
completed for Miss Collins. IL was 10 be
worn with pale gray street toilet The
brim was rarrow with velvet OF a dark
shade Of violet covering it In fun puff
Tho crown was Of paler shade OF violet
velvet. falling beretta fashion over a
broad band OF jewelled passementerie.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

GORDONsVlLLE, VA Jan. 3.-spe-
Wednesday night about 0.D o'clock.
Mr. Charles u. voorhees,. Of Arkan-as'
ard Mrs. Hester lonev. of Tennes.
wont 10 the residence OF Rev. W. y.
Powell armed wlth marriage license
and requested fo De united After they
were made husband and wife they took
their departure for their future home.
about q mile from town Mr.. Noohees
has recently purchased home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24
NANSEMOND REPUBLfCdNs.


The Election of a County Chairman Brings
Up rhe Old Fighf.
SUFFOLK, VA. Jan. %. Special @
II. Causey. Jr. was to-day elee,ed chair
man OF The Republican County Commit
tee. of Nansemond county, II. J.. Brooks
being removed. fecause he wouio not Zee
connie the regular committee elected hy
the County convention which elected
delegates 20 the late Hampton Congres-
s.onal Convention Causcy D. anti-Lamh.
and this case VIII now come up before
tho State Executive Committee. which
viii. no doubt. recognize Causey as chair
man.
There are now two Republican oreaniz1-
tl0i1 tie other County Committee being
chosen by C1ione. Lamb hy app0iu- ne l-
under the old plan Of orsanHtti)n while
this committee. Of which Cdusey Is row
chairman. was chosen ~ ire Coun1y
Convention that elected delegates 70 the
Hampton Convention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24
TURN on THE LIGHT.
Cheap Electric Illumination Several Hun
rt A., O.. -. O.. xx,rl

Cheap Ele ctric Illumination Several Hun
dred Men 10 Go 10 work.
BRISTOL. VA, Jan. 3.-Special.-
Since the Consumers Electric Company
began the erection Of a light and power
plant here. there has been tumble m
the prize of electric illumination. and as
result many OF the stores and other
ln which Kerosene has heretofore been
king. are being provided with incandes-
cent lights. The town OF Bristol. Tenn.
beginning February LIST. is TO be lighted
by the Consumers Company, az about
$500 per annum less than has heretofore
been paid.
The Morton Lewis & Wiley lumber
plant, which has been idle since December
18th. viii resume operations February
1st. Several hundred men who und em-
ployment at this plant and in the woods
will return TO work az that time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

May LET, St. Albans, at Charlottesville.

May LET. st. Albans, at Charlottesville.
May 10th. Princeton, at Princeton.
May 18th, Yale. at New Haven.
May 18th. Harvard. at Cambridge.
May 18th Cornell. at Ithaca.
May 18th. University OF Pen lsyivs MIA,
at Philadelphia.
May 18th, Georgetown. at Washington.
June 10th. University OF Georgia, at
Athens
June 18th. University OF Geo.g,a, at
Athens.
June 18th University OF Georgia, At At
laDta.
Manager Trinkle said to-day that he
was negotiating with the New forks to
train here. Many games will be arranged
IN the South. and the team will take gate
an extended trip. The Management has
not decided who 10 get 10 train. but is
certain that a good man Will be secured
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24
yROUSSEAU OF MISS COLLINS,
Wandsrlul Outfit Of The Gill Who Now
is Countess ClayEOESki.
she TILTED DR.. CHAUNCEY n. DEPEW
VIII Quiet Her Conscience "ith the Most
Marvellous walking Dresses Ever seen.
Hrosd trimmed Walking Hat OF Ma
roon Velvet Banked with Flowers.

Paris, January "A. 1871
IS rather a thonklcss business to 80
tho rounds OF tho shops now In
search Of new models Tor street
gowns.
Tho couturieres show YOU The most
rav.shlng visiting gowns. ball gowns. and
house gowns. but they are surprised mat
anybody should be demanding walking
gowns now They invariably insist that
nobody ever thinks Of walking in Pans
during the winter season. One glance al
your own d-bedrarglcd skirt VIII con-
vince you that It would be a rash thing TO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

In hospital September So 1885,. 100
Dr. Blackford reports a very low death
rate considering the character Of the
population. which, he says. IS due 20
the excellent sanitary regulations. \ sim
gle visit any day. for there are never
parade days" at this hospital. not even
for official visits would satisfy anyone
on this point. What Dr. Blackboard says
as 10 the comforts and enioyments Of The
unfortluatos entrusted 10 his care IS
known and read OF an men. who know
anything of this hospital.
The report Of the Legislative Commit
toe February n. 1896. while highly com
planetary. does not say one word too
much of the excellent management Of
this great charity. They found nothing 10
criticize. IFS condition "far exceeded our
most s1ngmne expectations. Or. Black
ford D. proud OF his up-to-dlte new laun-
dry. which is certainly a most perfect
ono. Everything IS kept in "appie-pie
ORDER aal o new pin would blush In
the presence IF the ever-preyailing neat
ness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

The report OF Mr.. Chris. Miller stew
arI. is simply a marvel Of completeness
end detail Every item is given and
prices attached II is a report OF de-
tails. showing great care. tho practice OF
great economy. and a wise admnistra-
ton by Mr. Miller. OF this most im9or-
tant department. Tho account shows
the expenditure II Sel. 80. and a per
capita cost for the year Of Sl3O.27 FOR each
patient. the lowest per capita In The
history of the hospital
There is nothing Of the "mad-h0use'
about this Institution n is one OF the
ouiotost places 7 have eyer visiteL and
the evidences % thorough well-rcgulltcd
discipline is everywhere seen. 10 Is a
model institution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24
THENINETY-SEVEN TEAM
GETTING INTO SHAPE IN THE GYM
,asTUM ron mr. COMING SEASON.
They VIII Probably Enter the Practice
field with the Beginning Of February
Many Candidates for Membership.

UNIVERSITY or VIRGINIA, Jan. d.
snecial-The many applicants cor The
VARSITY baseball team have beea at
work in the gymnasium getting In shape
for some time. and Captain Bonney ex-
not, To bring hem out OH the field on
The fst OF Februarysif the weather per-
mlts 49,.
The material is excellent, and the team
nroni.es TO be a success in eVer/ way
The men are heavy, and great many
az. nlavers Of experience. having filled
,ori,ions on various school and college
teams. ,. .-
OLD PLAYERS BACK.
Five Players Of last years team are ef-
neoted 10 play again this year, bu' they
w.n have to play fast BAH to hold thelr
noei,ions against some Of the new men.
'rho students have shown great deal OF
interest in the team, and have subscribed
500 for its benefit.
John Bonney. OF Baltimore. who will
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

row black ribbon. The ribbon had face
OF black and an under side OF rose. IL
was tightly plated and made a very full.
nice trimming, one that would net show
the awful inroads Of a drabhly day.
a glorious little decoration trimmed the
front breadth. IL was a rose upon it's
vine, a little climbing rose, embroidered
IN its natural colors with the leaves
slightly frosted.
The bodice was of black velvet with
vest OF the gray cloth strcwn with the
roses and leaves. Bands Of the gray
everywhere ovorlaid the black. setting it
off stylshly.
The hat was stone-gray felt. with
stone-gray ribbon upon the front and
many loops of black velvet ribbon upon
the sides. Tho back was banked with
frosted leaves.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24
CORDUROY DURABLE.

The other gown began with a black
velveteen skirt OF the same texture as
corduroy and just as durable. The waist
was a corduroy jacket. gathered with
Norfolk effect at the belt and left to friIl
little below It. The bodice gave out
peculiarly stecly effect from the creascs
Of tho corduroy that set off the stone
gray Of the other girl we'll
very unique corded trimming was en-
ployed upon the waist. II consisted OF
many loops Of heavy braiding. one caught
within the other, around the entire yoke
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-08-27

on as best they can. When one thinks
how little it requires to feed one person,
il seems as though there ought to be
enough for all, but the population is
very great. One dollar will feed one per-
son for whole month, and two children
beside; are there not more readers of
these lines who can spare 81 for this pur-
pose. Not an hour ago little baby
was brought to our door already so
nearly starved to death fear it can't
live, for it couldn't cat the bread and
milk put into it's mouth. Is there not
someone who will volunteer to gather
S25 or $50 or even more and send me a
bill of exchange for that amount and SO
help to keep few more from suffering
Have you already given your tenth? Il
not here is an opportunity to discharge
this debt, and the money is so much
needed here just now
MARY E. BAILEY.
Mainpuri, N. W. P, India, Aug. 1, '97.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-08-27

We honor the men of the past and
glory in their work as organizers and
builders. We should live as did they in
the morning of le-looking to the future.
Let the trustees be faithful to the trust
received from the fathers, and let all
combine to make this school greater
power for good. Then will the youth Of
the county and country go forth from
the center with solid learning and with
sound principles.
1t is the birthday of this school, the
alma mater Of many here present. We
come with friendly greeting TO meet you
at this centennial celebration with pride
for the past career OF this school, and to
join with you in the wish for its future
welfare.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-08-27
BOSTON & MAINE R. R
PAssUMPSIC DIVISION
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT, JUNE 27, 'e7
Trains Leave ~. } Ohnsbury.

Trains Leave Sts a OhnsDury'
GOING SOUTH.
For Concord, Manchester, Nashua, Lowell
and Boston via White River Junction,
1910 and S.56 a. M, arriving at Boston
$40 a. m. and 4 80 p m. -.
For Concord, Manchester, Nashua, Lowell
and Boston via Wells River and Plymouth,
lao a. m. daily, $50, 9.45 a. m. and "a
%. m. Arriving at Boston, $40 am, a. 30.
AS and $50 p m.
For White River Junction, Bellows Falls,
Northampton, Spring field, Hartford, New
Haven and New York, 12.4O $50 and
945 a. m.
For Newbury, Bradford, Norwich and hite
River Junction, 2.+O and $3.50 a. IN. ano
coup m.
For Passumpsic, Barnet and McIndoes
$3.50 a. M. 600 pm. ..
For Wells River, 40. 40, $3.50 and 9.4S
a. m. 2.34 and 90 p. m.
For Montpelier, GAS a m, 2.34 p. M
| For Littleton, $3.50 a. M, 2.34 and 6.o'
p H. GOING NORTH.
For Lyndonville and Newport, 2.2O. 3.16
and IL. 45 a. M, 3.13, 4.27 and 1856 p. m
| For West Burke, Barton and Barton Lano
| ing. 3,15 and 1O.45 a. m, 3.13, Az ant
| 1856 p. m.
For Stanstead and Derby Line, Massawipp
| North Hatley Lennoxville and Sherbrookt
| 3.15 and 1915 a. M, 4.27 and 7oo p; m
For Quebec via Sherbrooke and Grand lrun
Ry., 3.15 a. m. and sc p. m.
For Quebec via Sherbrooke and Quebec Ger
! For Montreal via Sherbrooke and Gran
Trunk Ry., 3.15 a. m. and 1856 p; m. :.
For Montreal via Newport and Canadia
Pacific Ry. 2,20 a. m. daily, 3.13 p M
D.J FLANDERS,
Cen Pass. and Tiki. Ag
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-08-27
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