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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

PARIS. March Owe have been
treated to such strange melange Or
seasons and such a remarkably early
spring hat the exhibition day OF spring
wraps at an Of the shops became NOV
able feast.
Just when spring wraps made their
sbut & IS a dimcult date TO record. for
fsw by few they were forced out even
ga the latter days OF January. The furs
and heavy velvet wraps enjoyed only
a BRIEF season OF popularity in spite of
their unusual beauty.
Draids play an important role with
spring tickets; indeed II IS more the
trimming than the shape that character
i;es the jacket Of this spring. As Dame
Fashion prophesled. the blouse is con-
spicuous by its absence.
a dressy n,tle Jacket Of thyme green
cloth was very attractive. even with a
green and blue Scotch cheyiot. II was
snort. with close-ftting basQues and fas-
tened over 20 the left side. Along the
edge Of the Jacket and the collar The
band was OF deep green velvet applique
cut with scalloped finish. This seal
)ped outline was followed by several
lands ~ narrow green soutachc Tho
lieh MeliHs collar was trimmed in the
game way. The close-hting sleeves were
Without trimming.
a Jacket worn by a girl OF fifteen was
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

II has happened. not iufrequantly, thai
wealthy people OF eccentric character
have chosen to conceal a portion of thci
money ll the family Bible. whore 90 ha.
been discovered by chance long astei
thrlr deccase.
A young nobleman. who vas I'm fnan
cial diff u'tles some time since. had oc
casicn 90 refer 10 a family Dib' for g
date there recorded. ln so doing ha cam
across a 10; OF Bank OF England 40 cs
amounting. collectively. 20 q considerable
sum, which more than met h.s liahli ios
Then be- recalled bis mothers dyirr
words that "help mi int d. found in th
Bible when an other sources failed.
But he had paid small heed % tho njunc
ton. and certainly never dreamed OF
practical a fulnnment OF the words re-
ferrCi TO.
\ needy student purchased on interest
ing old Bible OF a second hand D oksel
crs some years ago and was deil-i..j @
discover bank notes o. the value OF el.0o
folded between iac sacred pages.
Another ancient Bible was found Z
contain notes TO the extent OF Zoo tn ,
was owned by prodigal son. VINO lived
FOR many years unconscious Of the wealth
in his possession. -Tit-B.ts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

made OF army blue cloth. AT the front
{ was cut ia the form OF a square yoke
WITH board strip reaching 90 the bottom
II the jacket that covered the buttons.
Narrow hlue silk braid in n shade decid-
edly deeper than the jacket was stitched
tcr0ss the front 20 form piaids. The end OF
each braid Vas finished with a loop. The
sleeves were trimmed around at the
land with three rows OF the braid.
An oudng jacket that was especially
designed for an athletic young woman
vho goes In for gof ana tenn was
made OF y hitc br0adcloth. n hlousel
Jack and front ana was attached 70
broad ce.nture Of the cloth tnat was trim
ned around with lines OF narrow gig
braid. The jacket fastened n tribe 20 the
EFT sids whore 10 was held with three
argc white rearl buttons. TWO bands o
he gilt braid followed the edge OF the
ackct where Il fastened Same finish was
given 10 the sleeves.
An original dressy little wrap thai
vas a compromise between a cape and
Jacket was made Of violet cloth II was
composed Of close-nting. sleeveless
Jacket. covered entirely with an applica-
lion OF narrow violet velvet ribbon. pui
On In a curious sWirlng design. The vel
vet was outlined With a tiny gold cord
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

n the DAYS when specfacics were intro
duced the world was no. ali wise. Glasses
became So fashionable that people did NOT
war until necessity compelled th m 20
adopt the new custom. Whether their
cycsight was bad or good. those who
would be stylish wore spectacias. In
Spain they formed part of the costume
Ct every we'll dressed person.
Tho object Of thc walror in putting on
glasses was 90 increase the gravity of
Ills appearance and render himself more
directly imposing. a young monk who
pod through thu assistance OF bis tIwi'y
caused Dis order 90 succeed in an i'm
portaat iaw suit felt himself literally re-
wardad whcn the pror. HAVING embraced
Rim warmly. testified his graft ude by
eawng. Brother put On sQc,tacl0s.'
The glasses Of spcctaclcs were Iropor-
toned ln size. rol 90 Che eyes, but 10 the
rank 0l tho wearer. those worn by the
Spanish mobiles being as large as ones
hand The Marquis Of Astorga. Nicer0y
OF Naples. after having had his bust
scnntured On marble particularly en-
Joined the artist not 10 forget hi8 beau
uful tctacies.-Youth's Companion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
4 Now Fabric.

Fibre from the pineapple leaf will
eventually ,ake a prominent place among
he cons itrents Of textile fabric. accord
Ing 20 statements made In the report OF
the United ; afes Department Of Agri-
culture. ] he report shows that both the
Wild ard re cui waited pants Of this de-
scription yield FIBRE which. when spun,
surrass IN point OF strength fncness and
iustre those obtained from FAX. Summa-
riz ng It's value, mention Is made OF It's
usefU'rcss as substitute Tor 81 and as
a material for mixing wish wool or cot
ton-useful. too. for cordafe. sewing silk
or w =, laces. etc. In China n Is used
In fabrics Tor cio,hing for agriculinris's
IL Is IN request IN India as material Ter
slringing necklaces, ard IS the subs anee
81 the wel-knOwn nina cloth OF tho
Philippine Islands II Is remarkably dura-
HE Unaffected BY immersion In water. Is
white. soft silky flexible. and long IN
staple. Samples cleaned. vi hou' wash
ing. when w sted 10 the size OF birding
twine. have shown breakage strain OF
10 pounds
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

ever this sacket fell a short cape that
reached iIst half way TO tho elbows.
A NEW CUT
II was cur up into a point at the back
and the velvet applique was arranged
- give the effect OF a double overlap
ping cape. The high Medicis collar was
filled I'm with wide cream lace that form.
e1 a iabOt al the front This garment
was lined with brocaded ivory silk.
One OF the new pretty raveiing coats
was made ~ cheviot IN dun shade Of
elephant gray. 10 was long enough 70
entirely envelop The GAVIN and fitted into
the curves Of the figure. Coming from
under tie lapcls al the front there was
broad loX plat that fell unconfned 10
the bottom OF the cloak -Four large
round smoked pearl buttons trimmed the
upper part OF the plait
The fullness at the back was supplied
With cores that came from under the
narrow. deep gray velvet centure The
llpes and collar were facet with the
deep gray velvet
rich cape. suitable for the theatre.
e. MAIDS OF hunters green taRela. Al
the front lt IS fashioned with a bread
vest effect Of white satin covered vi
thee wide overlapping frIlls OF embroii-
cred gauze. Broad. pointed revers Of
white ca In. turn back from the vest.
They are covered with the embroidered
pauze az Is also the high Msdlcls collar
4 fun bow OF the eauze gives a finish
70 the neck Broad gold passementerie
g. appliqued on IN the form OF a round
woke and continued down both sides OF
the cane. where it Is brought into a strik-
ing ornament AT the corners.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
South and North

The Blue and The Gray has become
a historic expression. 4 uni'e ed people
own the country. up hold lts nag and re-
sent foreign threat IN so'i American
phalanx st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Only a generation ago and we were
doubling fists. now We are shaking hands.
There was the same courage on both
sides. "a was me blood Of the whole peo-
pie. hut when tho great issue was set
lied the hayonet courage was changed
into money making courage. The
South was once or social rival now Il
is our Industrial rival. ard in some re-
spects il Is forging ahead OF US. II has
heretofore raised cotton for northern
mills. but in recent years II has taken 10
building mills OF It's Own, and the rlill
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

Sister Vicenzla went 20 the rooms Of the
Sisters at St. Lco's Mission. In New
York. a few nish;s ago for devo'ions.
40 men are ever allowed I'm these rooms
not even Father Schwinn himself Wh
Sister Vlcengia opened the door she saw
q man stretched ont easily I'm o rocking
chair. with his feet comfortably proDped
up on the sisters bed. a lighted cigar
was between his teeth. lie glanced At
The figure about to enter and smiled.
Come in. he said pleasantly. But Sister
Viconzia was already half way down the
stairs screaming for assistance. IN Po-
lice Court next morning the man said: i
was intoxicated. your Honor: Idly in
toxicated. ! don't know how 7 goi into
the sisters rooms and my recollection
of how / got here is also her hazy"
lie VAS committed 20 tie T0mbs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

SONS which she so much loves. the
violet shirt waist can lie bought not only
was a narrow band of white lea her strewn
with vioiats and fastening with clasp
formed ~ two large enamel vlC.1ts
SMALL VICLETS IADS.
To match the belt the shops are dis
PLAYING miniature whi.e leather purses
with enJmellcd vioets as their decora-
uon. These ntte purses are very dainty
and costly affairs They are lined with
pale violet leather. and sometimes a tiny
diamond dewdrop slistens upon one Of
the crnkled petals
The new parasois are trimmed with
vioicts and 20 are the latest fans. The
fans arc not only manipulated with vlo-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
THE REIGN OF 5
THE VIOLET GIRL ;

in airy orrandie bur IN the crisp some
What more substantial dimity. The vlo-
lets ere arranged In stripes and tiny
hunche. OF the material ere just show
cred with the single blossoms.
And BESIDES the violet shirt waist the
fashionabl. girl wears belt decorated
with vio,ots, which IS ono Of the latest
novelties IN town. IL is made q white
leather. or white suede. and tho viol,ts
are exouisitely hand-paintcd upon Il.
Generally the leather belt Is mounted in
silver and fastens with q silver clasp.
nut ono OF these new belts seen recently
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

AIs0LuTELI

pnains ifue. Ihis spring inc Nolel craze
mas coi''i.e'e's '.H'n poss''aio. Oh N'''
she is eve" ".'i.n- nei N'oIe1s An an
sH'iI'il .- mover way -"e o"o
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
Across The Continent Cor a Bride.

W. f. Armstrong. OF Sacramento VAL
ley. Cal. and Mis- ora Lee Franklin.
daughter CT John II. Franklin. were united
In marriage az the residence OF the brides
father. near peck's church. Sunday even
ing at : o'clock. Rev J. T. Kncannon
officiating. The acquaintance Of these
young people was brought about by an
advertisement In a matrimonial Journal.
they having never seen each other until
last week when no came 10 this place.
Tho newly-w d Jed pair left Monday even
ing for California BEDFORD Democrat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

There was one garden oniy-Eden fair.
Holding It's charms Tor Eyes and
Adams eyes?
And cherubim but kept one exlled pair
with flaming sword from out the para
disc?
Forever driven from their once-sized
lend.
Among new scenes the aged 60 their
way,
And though they would return. tho
grim years stand
And guard the hallowed gates of-Yes-
terday.
VIII T. Hale in Chicago Times-Herald
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

Ct viole.s. and then again just a orinked
outstanding loop OF violet satin. When
t....l t,.. .a.c .a sac spl.Ae are lrm.iei
IN many novel ways with violets and they
are sold. many OF them. with a violet
neck ruclo 10 match. The white chiffon
neck ruChe, with its long sole ends
caught here and there with lunches Of
vioiets is no., only fashionable but most
effective. Some OF The new stock collars
are made entirely OF yiolets mounted on
q satin band. The preitlest show band
OF violets with q biz satin bow Of vic e.
ribbon FOO front the long ends Of which
are finished with rows OF vioiets
or course the favorite shirt waist %
tho violet eirl is scattered with the bios
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

Such chic. simple little coat J noticed
nc IN afternoon tea the other dly, 70 was
a sort Of blazer made IN an uncomprO-
1i.lng shade Of froc green cloth. IL was
short, with dose-h ting basque5 ami q IN
"a back with narrow straight revers. 4
narrow bei- composed Of gilt links went
around the Waist and vas slipped under
he revers, where IL fastened with god
lrd white enamel buckles Both revers
we're trimmed with great gold and enamel
buttons
a dainty little evening wrap IS male
u white ottoman silk. III is a cape with
-oundoI corners that reaches quite be-
Ow the waist line The short yoke ia
IF emerald green velvet and is tordered
H'th narrow Gilt plssenmcniere APP
1liques of green velvet and gold passe-
nenterie cover the silk.
THE CAPE.
The care is bOrdered with double frlls
n white chiffon that form a full high
our de cour a, NE top or the yoke Long
ends Of the chiffon sall from the front
u the neol, % quite O way below the b l.
tom o. the cape. II is lined with pale
green satin.
A cane made after the same MODEL.
with different shades OF yellow emplovel
instead OF the green, vas exceedingly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

the violet siFrette IS not worn = cluster
o viOlets is tucked in tho nair just above
the left ear in the sclfsamo place gen.
orally reserved hy sentimental girls for
The pr0ver.1l red rose.
Tho violet hat - more IN favor than
ever 1oQues sn entire mass Of violet.
are much worn. slro largc hats trimmed
with many big closely packed punches
o. Vo'cis. 10 Is not only the front Of
the spring bat bat the back which II con-
sp.cuous this year for It's lavish use OF
yolets as trimming
The fancy muffs which VIII be worn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
Oy Grace Margaret could

The Violet Girl is tho eiri OF the spring.
Not only does sho wear vioiets On pre-
ference 10 every other flower. but
wherever 10 is possible each article OF
her wardrobe Is bcdccked with voicts
shs carries pockc,bool decorated
with snamcllea yioicts. she wears an
eigretto OF rio'ets .n her hair and even
her lingerie Is shovered With the dainty
blossoms
PICKLE she may be in some things. but
E1rely 20 the violet tho society g.rl re-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

owners ~ New England are wondering
how with their heavier wages they can
compete with the cheaper labor down
yOndcr
Nothing makes such good cement 20
hold n people together as the universal
Opnortunlty 90 make money. With north
ern capital In the South and q northern
market for southern products. we are
well prepared 70 accept the dictum OF
Webster The Union forever. one and in.
separahle'-New York Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

lets but a row OF the artificial flowers
trim The top Of ths fan. and bunch OF
them are fastened TO the long satin
stroamer.
Then. think OF T., The spring girl IS
wearing ros,tfes of v'0lets ON Der d -inty
satin slippers. and her carriers look Ike
circles Of her favori,o flower
Her corset i5 also a violet CONNECTION.
IN only for IL princess. IL is Of wnite
silk hrocaded with voiets, and In some
subtle fashion om.ts an exquisite violet
fragrance. The younn person 20 luxury
born wears with this corset q lace
trimmed pstticoat made OF the same
elaborate brocaded six.
Though the spring girl prefers the
rnost expensive purple v'olets, yet on
certain occasions she viii wear the rare
white blossoms.
VIOLET BOXES.
The boxes I'D which the violets come
from the florists are almost as sug-
Feetive Of fragrance az the wee towers
themselves. There are white parer boxes
scattered with bic. natur3l-looking pur-
ple violets and tied with white or vlO.er
ribbon. and these are for the purple vio-
lets. which are carefully wrapped iI v'o-
L.. tissue paper. Then .nore are tho
purple boxes with white violets strewn
over them, and made purposeiy TO hold
the white vio.e's.
BESIDES tho boxes Tor violcts there are
dainty violet satin baskets with gilt
handles. which many fortunate girls are
now receiving filed to tho brim with
viOlcfr
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

The Office Boy-say. ! believe the ship
PIN clerk Is thlnkin' about marryin you.
The Typewrlter-why. the idea.
ION the dead. do. heard him askin'
the bookkeeper how much salary xou
got."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20

pretty. The silk was pale primrose. The
clinton frllls were OF a deeper shade and
the velvet yoke wa orange colored.
orc notices Dame Fashions partially
to greens even In the wraps this spring
NINA GOODWIN.
The record-union., 1898-10-17

I will not recount the painful
history, nor dwell upon the deplor-
able condition of our local Democ-
racy. 1t is but difficult to speak of
this branch Of the party in the
language Of polite correspondence.
Let 1t here suffice to say that our
local Democracy is under the do
minion of a man who has been pub
Hcly charged with having openly
and notoriously purchased votes on
last election day. This charge has
been strongly supported by the
sworn and recorded testimony of
several citizens; yet, although this
crime against the elective fran
chise is a blow at the very heart
of our liberty, a crime more dread
full in it's consequences than murder
or open treason, no citizen has yet
manifested sufficient confidence in
the Democratic officers who are
charged with conducting public
prosecutions to even file a COM
plaint against this alleged Of
fender.-James G. Mcguire.
The record-union., 1898-10-17
COMPARE THE RECORD.

The farmer Of California must
receive the assistance of the Gov
ernment if he is to prosper. What
has been the record Of the two
great political parties regarding
this question? The Republican
party has ever striven to foster
and encourage the horticultural
interests Of California by means Of
favorable tariff legislation; the
Democratic party has always en-
deavored to break down and sweep
away this protection. The Nc
Kinley tariff placed a rate of z
cents a pound on prunes and plums
in order to protect the California
product against the ruinous COM
petition of Southern Europe. The
Wilson tariff reduced this to an
ad valorem duty equivalent to less
than / cent a pound. The Dingley
tariff has restored the duty Of 2
cents. On figs the Mckinley rate
was 215 cents, the Wilson rate
equivalent to about ! cent, and the
Dingley rate 2 cents. On raisins
the Mckinley rate was 212 cents,
the Wilson rate 11a cents, and the
Dingley rate 21a cents. On oranges
the Mckinley rate was 10 cents q
cubic foot, the Wilson rate 8
cents, and the Dingley rate about
l2 cents. On almonds the Nc
Kinley rate was 5 cents, the Will
SON rate 3 cents, and the Dingley
rate 4 cents. On walnuts the Nc
Kinley and Ding1ey rates are 8
cents and the Wilson rate 2 cents.
The record-union., 1898-10-17
has ever had such a time as Miss Rose
AN EASY CHOICE TO MAKE.


has had
AN EASY CHOICE TO MAKE.
Fresno Republican: When you vote
the confusion ticket what are you vot-
ing for? Certainly not for any definite
party or set of party principles nor for
any definitely representative candidate.
You are not voting for Democracy, for
that party has sacrificed it's principles,
fused it's organization and follows a
leader who is not Democrat. Not for
Populism, for that party has given up
its name and abandoned its separate
existence and nominated candidates
most of whom do not pretend to be
Populists. Not for Silver Republican,
ism, for there is no such party organi-
zation, and of it's principles, the fusion
lists represent silver very little and Re-
publicanism not at all. Nor are you
voting for anything these parties have
in common, for they have no coherent
common organization and only one
common principle. and that they nave
ceased to- discuss.
Are you voting for candidate, then,
rather than a party? But Mr.. Mcguire
is not man of such commanding per-
sonality as to be entitled to the first
place in the State simply in his indi-
vidual capacity, and in his representa-
tive capacity he is as indefinite as the
aggregation which nominated him. He
is not a Democrat, by the evidence OF
his own formal proclamation. He is
not a Populist, by the evidence of the
Populist Committee on Fusion, which
refused to count him as part of the
Populist QUOTA in the division of offices.
d
can. In his individual and Con-
gressional capacity he is, by his own
repeated announcement, a single taxer,
but in his nominational capacity, and
for the purposes of this campaign, he
has repudiated that doctrine.
MAGICAL POWER.
Portland Oregonian: The Demo-POp-
uhst platforms of the time are loaded
with complaint against sale Of bonds
to raise money for support of the
Spanish war They say it was un-
necessary; that Congress had power to
create all the money that was needed,
and that sale of bonds was a scheme
to favor plutocracy. But if the Gov
eminent, through Congress, be able to
call into being all the money it needs,
why bother and oppress the people
with taxes? Why should there be any
taxes at all, either in war or peace?
Taxation has been the cause of all the
violent revolutions and overturnings Of
government that have occurred in hui
man history. The despotic govern
ments, instead of exercising the magic
power of creating money for Princes
to squander chose rather to rob the
people Of their hard earned subsist-
ence, and so drove their unhappy SUBJ
jectsi to desperation. From the earliest
times tyrants have known no other way
to get money than to wiring taxes from
their people, and that sort Of imposi-
ton and exaction has been carried on
down to our own time. But now we
have a new revelation. Congress is to
create money instead of borrowing
it or raising it by taxation. We are
to have the miracle of something out
of nothing. This, indeed, has been at
tempted at almost every stage of hu-
man history; SO there is nothing new
under the sun. But it seems no more
likely to succeed now than in former
times >.
The record-union., 1898-10-17
TUEN-TSON-HSI.
The Dowager Empress Ruling the
Chinese Empire.

The situation in Chinese official cir
cles is very critical. The Emperor has
been deposed and the Dowager En-
press, Tuen-Tson-Hsi, is now absolute
mistress of the 400,000,0O0 inhabitants
Of the empire. The Dowager is now 60
years old and probably the most bril-
liant woman in the East. She was a
slave when the late Emperor saw and
loved her