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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
WARRENTON.
Commencement EXerciscs-A game
of GOIf-PersOnal.

WARRENTON, VA, June 5.-CSpecial)
The commencement exercises at the IN
stitute Thursday night were quite social
event. The whole town turned out to
hear the music and behold the Sweet
gin graduate"
The programme was an elaborate one,
divided into two parts. the first being
given by the elocutlon class, and the Sc
cond being a musicale. The curtain rose
on Silvia, patroness OF the WOODS ana
special protectress of young maidehs.
a very pretty little play followed. which
was entirely original, and was by MISS
Nellie V. Butler, the head teacher oil
the school. After the concert, in which
the whole music class. taught by Miss
Alice Butler took part very creditably'
an address TO the graduating class was
delivered by the Rev L. II. Boston, OF
the Baptist church. Mr. Butter then de-
lvered diplomas to Misses Leila Garner
May Bendall, Minnie Warner, and Mary
English.
Mrs. Grenville Gaines gave a card
party Thursday night in honor of Mr.
and Mrs. Nathaniel Tyler, OF Washington
Mrs. Tyler was Miss SaEie Robb of Vir'
ginia. and is the mother of Mrs. William
c. Marshall Of this place.
Mrs. Victoria Hall. of "Grassdale,' Al
bemarle, is visiting Mrs. Moses Green.
Mr.. J. c. Barnard returned to Warren
ton Thursday from Philadelphia, where
he had been for two weeks.
Mrs. Charrington entertained quite
number of friends at afternoon tea OF
Tuesday. The guests were invited es-
pecially to see or participate in the first
game of golf that we have had in this
vicinity. Among the players were Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur Dundas. Mr.. George h
Stone, and Mr.. Russell Iandale. of New
York, Mrs. Dundas was the champion
some years ago of st. Andrews club. II
Scotland. There were present Mrs. Stone
Mrs. Landale; Mrs. Penn Kennedy. o.
Clarke; Miss Mary Hicks. General Payne
Rev. c.. w. Nelson. Misses Norman
Bevan, Turner, Day. Appleton, Bead
bourne, and f.. Ashley Cooper.
Miss Mary Mead. of Albemarle. Is visit
ing Mrs. c. J. Mousse, at Weston.
Mr. Robert Barry, Jr., Is at home from
New York for two weeks holiday
Miss Nettie Carter, OF Mt. Jackson
Is visiting the family OF Major Scott.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06

honorcd spotted variety. 1t is made over
a maize colOred foundation Of silk glace'
while circling interminably around the
sleeve is cream lace. The muslin or the
bodice and skirt has insertions OF iace'
and the crush belt is Of green-glace SILK
Taking il as q whole. nothing could De
more charming or more becoming NO
woman's wardrobe this season VIII De
deemed complete without at least one Oh
these pretty and inexpensive frocks.
Lingerie. being a matter OF necessity
we are always glad to have new IDEAS
concerning possibilities in that direction,
and especially something entirely new.
Novelties in silks and muslins are or
almost every day occurrence, but some
thing really new, in the way of hannel
petticoat, is a genuine and most agreeable
sunrise. We call 1t flannel petticoat,
but it is really not flannel at all. 1t IS
made of n woollen, crepe-like material,
quite amenable 10 the washerwoman, ana
trimmed with hOunces Of lace There
are three qualities 10 be obtained. an all
wool crepe. a silk-andwool crepe, ana
2 cotton crepe They are mounted on
very thin silk bands. and are altog elmer
most desirable. as they are soft, Nght.
and warm. In fact, this latest edition OF
the flannel petticoat seems to offer all
the advantages OF Inc ola one NIlH0u'
any Of the latter's drawbacks.
A decided and somewhat starting
novelty, in the way of a yoke bodice, de-
serves description. The yoke is made
entirely of coat-of-mail jet, through
whose glittering design a steel serpent,
with emerald eyes, makes its way up to
the throat The bodice itself is made
OF white lsse. with a frill of pale-yellow
/ lace falling from bust TO waist. few
| folds Of emerald velvet form the belt,
a touch Of the same color being dis
cernible in the full frills at the throat.
The skirt worn with this unique bodice
Is made of one Of the new silks, in mauve
and white checks. striped with narrow
line of white satin. 1t is trimmed in a
charming old-fashioned way with Gradu-
| ated rows of black velvet ribbon and
| little frills Of lace.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06
A Charnie.

For the Dispatch)
The youth who would not II he could
BE FIRST in THIRD Of being good.
You may be sure. however. tried
VIII always stand on virtues side
And his career through life will be
a blessing TO society
With my SECOND ease begins. q.
And heartache ever ends.
And in the centre twill be found
OF every group of friends.
NV WHOLE so held the helm or stat
With such good fortune crowned,
He seemed the arbitor of fate
To all the people round;
You may dispute the need OF praise
By parasites awarded
But tribute TO his master mlnu
Must ever be accorded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-06

KEswICK, VA. June 6.-!special.)-
The summer festivities were opened most
pleasantly here Thursday evening by
flne polo party. given on the grassy lawn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26

The reform about to be inaugurated in
the criminal courts of this city in the sup
preston of the professional bondsman is
worthy of uEstirted praise ard it is sin
cerely TO be hoped that this practice will
be wholly eliminated from the local courts.
1t seems to have grown insidousy and to
have attained wholly unsupported proper
tons. II is form of usury that should be
prevented in the interests of the prisoners
who are unfortunate enough by reason of
TIER offenses without being burdened by
the extortionate charges of professional
bondsmen. But the public interests are
More vitality affected and are worthy Of
first Consideration. The theory of a bah!
bond is that some reputable person appears
before the court il his capacity of friend of
the prisoner and vouches for the latter's
appearance at the bar when his case is
called for trial. The court can not discrim-
mate between individuals and to make sure
that the factor of confidence In the personal
honor OF the bondsman is not oyerstrained
IL requires him to stand indebted to the
community in n certain sum in case the
accused fails TO answer for hearing Thus
on the bondsman Is placed the burden of
guaranteeing the prisoners presence. ana
this burden Is made the more secure by
involving him in possible pecuniary loss.
This m,nglinS of personal trust and flnan-
ci:l obligation usually operates to insure
an appearance. When the bondsman be-
comes professional. however. the court
KEGS the influence of the factor OF personal
Interest. the main theory of bailing is elm
mated and the case falls to the lerel of a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
Mr.. Bryan's Present Silence.

Since wheat and silver parted company
the one travelling upward and the other
downward IN price-Mr. Bryan has OBJ
served a most suggestive silence. He has
been within easy reach Of the interviewer
and the telegraph wire. He emerged from
the recesses of Yellowstone Park some
weeks ago. But beyond a phrase or two,
spoken ON the wing in Montana, he has
forborne to take up the subject. The theme
seemed to call for columns from him.
But this silence does not argue that Mr..
Bryan has nothing now to say. He can
turn a corner as quickly as the next man.
The probable explanation is that he sees
the necessity of very carefully revising the
arguments of last year-some of which he
advanced in great haste and heat-so as
while shifting his ground to appear not to
be doing so. Silence for very long is out of
the question. He Is going into several
state campaigns this year. and naturally
the people will expect to hear from him on
this above all other subjects. He has a
good deal of campaign history to review.
lie worked his wheat illustration full time
all last fall, and the people In all the agri-
cultural states, and particularly in Iowa,
Ohio. Kentucky and Nebraska, where he is
expected to speak this fall, have vivid
recollections of what he then said. The 70.
publican leaders are prepared with all this,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26

and of course. through the newspapers and
otherwise, will, with due partisan consider
alton, call Mr.: Bryan's attention to it in a
way to tax his powers as a fencer. So he
must be thoroughly prepared, lest at such
a time as he knows not, the old argument,
rushed forward by the enemy, may take
him on the flank and stagger him.
Like the good eampaigner that he is, Mr..
Bryan is saving himself for the battle. He
Is withholding his fire until, from a good
position on the stump he can see the
whites of the enemy's eyes. This adds to
the interest felt as to what he may have
In his cartridge-box. His meetings will be
all the larger by reason of the necessity
forced upon him Of having to act on both
the aggressive and the defensive. What
ever of last years argument remains can
not now be enforced by last years pet
Illustration. Wheat is no longer service
acle for Mr.. Bryan's purposes. What will
ms new Illustration be, and how success
FULLY viii he lie able to use it in the face
OF his undesirable failure with the old one
Mr.. Bryan's first speech this fall will
probably command as much attention as
any delivered either side during the
campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
Hand Work in Street Cleaning.

Superintendent McKenzie's estimates for
the local street cleaning for next year bear
testimony to the superiority of the hand
method now in vogue in part of the city
as contraSted with the machine system.
The good results of the change from ma
since the new contract went into effect,
but more especially since the men en-
gagged on the work became accustomed to
their duties and learned how best to
gather the street dirt and refuse together.
The only regret is that the hand method
cannot be applied to the entire city, in
stead of as now to a special section AMI
selected streets, and the superintendent
estimates, which appear to be based on
the experience already had, are increased
to the end that during the next fiscal year
practically the entire city may be swept
by hand. Now that the work has been
placed on this satisfactory basis it re-
mains, of course, to keep 1t there and to
permit no falling off in it's character. A
high standard of cleanliness must be main
tanned if the new method is to retain its
popularity. This standard can be pre-
served with due diligence on the part of
the inspectors, and now that the hand
work Is all done by day and not under
cover of the night, as is the case with the
machines, inspection should be easier and
much more thorough than before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
A Mystery Quickly Solved.

The solution of the Marshall murder
mystery is as much a piece of good for
tune as the result Of detective skill, yet it
operates to show that the recent reorgan-
izatioE of the force has put every man on
his mettle and has stimulated every de-
partment to use great diligence. Johnson s
capture was a chance occurrence, for he
was taken up merely as a suspicious char
acter before the search for the man who
shot Marshall became general, and he
was charged only with carrying concealed
weapons. After he had been questioned
the suspicion began to develop that he
might be the man who was wanted, and
then the detectives piled him with ques-
lions that gradually wove a net around
him and finally caused him to acknowledge
the killing. Praise is due to the officers
for their skill in following up the slight
clue that originally connected Johnson
with the crime and in SO handling their
prisoner as 10 bring him TO a frame of
mind for confession. Thus the present
success is due to a combination of good
fortune and good work, and for the latter
the community will give full credit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26

The Washington Base Ball Club may not
pitchers and catchers and batters; it may
rot have a chance at the pennant or even
the Temple cup. But 1t has the unique dis
tinction of including in its ranks a player
who has the nerve to tell the truth to his
own detriment in the face of two thousand
people. The episode on the home grounds
yesterday when DeMontreville, the Wash
ington lad who has achieved such distinc-
ton for his clever playing, gave the UNI
pire the exact fact as to a play in which he
participa ted, notwithstanding 1t operated
to the disadvantage of his record and the
possible chances of his own side, should be
noted far and wide. 1t represents new
idea in base ball. 1t Is refreshing novelty,
marked by series of disgraceful scenes On
the ball field, on the part of spectators,
players and umpires alike. The umpire in
this case had the good judgment to appeal
the matter directly to the player. who was
thus faced with the alternative of lying
and winning a point in the game or speak
ing truthfully and earning the applause of
the lovers of fair play. His choice has done
the national game deal of good. 1t has
set new standard for players and umpires
moving from the sport the stigma that has
recently attached to 1t, imfuting to it un-
qualified rowdyism and trickery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26

mere transaction with a human presence as
the factor of uncertainty between loss or
a gain. The professional bondsman can not
of course answer personally for the where
abouts of all his clients. He does not
III dertake to do so. He is a gamester,
taking his risks on profit and loss. He
charges sufficiently for his accommodation
&c make good many losses, and If the lat
ter become too heavy he has. rule, no
compunctions against defaulting. The pro-
cess of recovering from sureties is suffi-
GENTLY intricate to give him a fair chance
to escape final payment. The courts, how
ever. care first for the presence of it's de-
PENDANTS and only as a measure of penalty
for the money that represents the liabili-
ties of the bondsmen. 1t is highly desirable
that the bondsman should be in such rela-
tons to the prisoner that he can stand as
mutual guardian, serving both the court
and the accused. This is impossible when
the element OF commercial gain is intro
duced. The professional surety too is apt
to involve himself in bail bonds that aggre-
gate many times his own assets. and thus
the security of the court Is diminished
Straw bail, as it is called, is one of the
greatest enemies to the administration of
justice in the criminal courts and conse-
orently serious menace to the peace and
coed order of the community. Judge Bradley
has done exceedingly well to inaugurate the
raid on the professionals. and his example
might with even greater profit be followed
oy the authorities at the police courts
where this sort of bailing is apparently
most common
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
Order New Primaries.
From the Baltimore News.


1t would be absurd to expect Mr. NAL
ster's followers to acquiesce in any judg-
ment which threw their primaries out of
account. They justly feel that on the face
of things they have won. On the other
hand. the Organization" which has SUI
fered an extraordinary moral defeat in
the contest of yesterday, can hardly be
expected to submit with good grace to a
practical defeat so humiliating and fatal
as would be involved in the acceptance by
the state convention of the Master pri-
maries. Accordingly, only one course
seems open to that body if 1t would avert
the decentralization of the party. 1t must
order new primaries, to be held in such a
way that all the candidates shall have a
fair and equal chance. 1t must wipe out
the ugly history of the past few weeks as
completely as is practically possible. This
can only be done by making a fresh start,
under just conditions. If this should be
done. 1t may turn out that the whole
trouble has strengthened, rather than weak
ened the party. For it has shown at least
that no boss has as yet gained control of
the party, and that there is enough vital
ity in it's rank and file to make real con-
test possible. With such a contest honestly
decided the party will be able to appeal
with confidence to Independent men. what
ever their past party affiliations, to sup
port it in the coming momentous struggle
against the man who has SO long embodied
in Maryland the idea Of bossism and cor
ruption
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26

The republicans of Maryland are in state
convention at Ocean City today liz circum-
stances of very great responsibility. Fac
uonalfsm is rampant, ard only wise con-
servatism on the part of those in command
can prevent disaster to the sound money
cause. The friends Of sound money there
fore. both in Maryland and elsewhere
have right to expect 4 settlement of the
difficulties which shall thoroughly reunitc
the party for the coming campaign.
Can this be accomplished? Only, uf
course. by the employment of such means
rs a wise leadership should always employ
AMI always does employ in the attain
ment Of difficult ends. Leadership is not
the mere marshaling of majority in con-
vention. Controlling the convention is only
one act in the drama. The campaign and
the election are always to follow. and he
Is the leader truly who exercises his power
In the convention so to Insure perfect
acquiescence in what is there done under
his direction. Be the differences never so
sharp in the primaries and at the conven-
ton. if success is to be achieved at the
polls those differences must disappear
when the campaign against the common
enemy begins
: There is every encouragement for wise
and well-considered action at Ocean City
To-Day Nor is it confined alone to Mary
land. 1t is very strong in Maryland. The
gold democrats. whose cooperation en-
abled the republicans to carry the state
last year. stand ready again to assist Il
sound money campaign. They declare as
much through their representative news
papers They only ask that harmony pre-
vail in the ranks of their allies. Ard they
have a right to ask that-to demand it,
even. They know, as everybody else knows,
that unless harmony does prevail success
at the polls is i'm possible.
Outside of Maryland as sharp republican
divisions ever existed anywhere have
recently been healed in the interest of
party harmony. In Iowa. and particularly
in Ohio and Kentucky, the factions have
shaken hands. and are now working in an
encouraging spirit of union toward success
in November, and with good prospects of
achieving it. CaELo the republicans CT
Maryland, confronting no greater difficult
ties, be relied upon to show as much zeal
for sound money success as their brethren
of other states? Is any leader over there
ambitious to lead the party into the ditch?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
Suit Department.

Women's All linen Duck Suit, navy blue trim
med with white pique. slightly faded. Size "a
Reduced from $3.50 to 81. %.
Women's ll.lnen Crash Suits. trimmed witt
eolored duck. tailor made. Sizes SO and IS. Re
duced from 81 10 to 81 so each
Womens Alwool Caeviot Suits. silk-line.
Jacket and skirt. Sizes 81 and 80. Reduced from
$500 to Sc 10 each.
Women's White Lawn Wrappers. very full
Sizes 81. SO, A and as. reduced from 81 Is I,
95c each.
IS Women's White India Linon Shirt Waists
embroidery trimmed. Sizes 81, 81 and SO. Re
duced from, 81 - soc. each.
A Womens Woven Madras Shirt Waists, de
tacled collars. Sizes "a, 80 and 3s. Reduced from
81. so to 25c. each
10 WOmens Finest Quality Soft finished Percal,
Shirt Waists, embroidered collar and cuffs. SZ.r
30, 81, 80, IS and 40. Reduced from 81 .25 to 15c
each.
Girls Lawn Blouse Suits. trimmed with ruffie,
and lace. Sizes and $. Reduced from 81 80 tt
Soc each
II Girls LAVE Shirt Waists, detached white col
lars and CUTS. Sizes II and H. Reduced from
81. % to 15C each.
Third floor,
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Housefurnishimg Dept.
1 Brass Umbrella Stand.

1 Brass Umbrella Stand. Reduced from Sc Is tt
s4.OO
1 Fire Set, nickel, slightly damaged Reduced
. from 81 70 to SEQ.
+ l set Brass AndiTOns, slightly damaged. Reduced
from $3.50 to $3.50.
Ohio Ice Cream Freezer, 4-Qt. Reduced from
s.. Is to 1895.
Angel Cake Pans. sheet iron. Reduced from
4Oc. to 10c. each.
Japanned Cake Cabinet, slightly damaged Re.
duced from 50. so to s.. go
Fancy found Hamper, soiled. Reduced from
ESQ to $1.75.
Q Japanned Trays, large size. slightly denied
Reduced from 25c. to 15c. each.
/ Telescope Basket, large size, slightly damaged
Reduced from 81 90 to 75c
1 Palm Cradle Basket, slightly damaged. Re
duced from $500 to $iO0.
Oval Chatting Dish, large size. Reduced from
81. 80 to $500.
Is Granite Preserving Kettles. slightly damaged
Reduced from 45c. to 25c. each.
Is Granite Iron Tea and Coffee Pots, slight,
damaged. Reduced from 66c. to 2jc. each.
Gas Stove, 3-burner, slightly damaged. Reduce
from $500 TO $175.
! Work Basket on stand. sotled. Reduced from
s.. so to $1.50.
Fifth door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-26
The President ut Buffalo.

Inc PRESIDENTS expression of confidence
IN the loyalty of the men of the south to
the restored Union in his speech at Buffalo
was in admirable taste and in good season.
III was received, too. the reports say, with
every evidence of the lveliest satisfac ton
by the veterans of the Grand Army Those
present stood upon their chairs and cheered
the sentiment to the echo
There has not of course been any serious
doubt on that point these thirty years mast.
When the representative men of the south
laid down their arms they did so in good
falth, and nothing has occurred since to
show any desire on their part either to re-
new the struggle or to block the progress
OF the reunited country. They have time
and again pledged the stars and stripes
their heartiest support. Their greatest SOL
der, General Lee, was a model citizen to
the end of his life. From the day at Ap-
pomattox to the day he died his influence
was wholly for peace, for a thorough and
conscientious acceptance of the decision
that had been reached in the field of war;
And moreover, any number of prominent
southern men who engaged in the civil war
against the Union have since the war closed
held office under the national government
and served 1t well. One of them IN par
'icuidr, IL may De mentioned, Is now in
Cuba representing the United States in
way that commands the heartiest approval
of the whole country without regard to sec
ton or party.
Now and then. 1t is true, in heated DO
htical controversies. sectional feeling has
been appealed to and aroused on both sides
The terms Yankees and Johnny Rebs''
have been hurled back and forth by fam
boyant orators. and the war fought over in
all the fury of reckless stump speaking.
And quite recently a proposition to invite
the Grand Army to hold a national encamp-
ment at Richmond occasioned some express
slons or dissent rather more pronounced
than the matter seemed to warrant
The Presidents words, therefore, though
probably without intended reference to
this. come opportunity to clear the air
again and to make for a renewal of all good
feeling. OF their absolute sincerity there
can be no question. The Presidents char
acter is guaranty of that. OF their repre-
sentative value there can be no question.
His old comrades. to whom they were adj
dressed, applauded them vigorously. The
sentiment was thoroughly deserved by the
men OF the south, and, coming from one
who spoke as citizen, as ex-Union soldier,
and as President of the United States and
who is respected in every relation of life,
it will be profoundly appreciated by them
1t was at once vote of confidence and a
warm brotherly greeting.