davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-18

(which experience shows TO be lamenta
| blv difficult In real lite), the makers OF
| these dolls have far improved on nature
who is often froward and perverse, Tor
they. not resting on such arbitrary marks
as satin. cotton print. and bits OF rag
have added striking personal differences,
which allow OF no mistake. Thus the doll
LADY, of distinction has blsque limbs OF
perfect symmetry, but only she and her
comneers. The next grade In the social
scale being made of kid and the next or
coarse linen stuff, as to the common peo-
ple. they have just SO many notches Tor
their arms and legs. and then they are es-
tabIished in their sphere without any pos
sibility Of getting out Of It,
NOAHs ARKS THAT ARE NEW.
There are Noah's arks, In which the
birds and beasts are an uncommony
tight fit, though they can be erammed IN.
anyhow, at the roof and ratified ana
shaken into the smallest compass. BY
bold poetical license. most OF these Noah's
arks have Knockers on tho doors; incon-
sistent appendages. perhaps, as sugses-
tive of morning callers and lettersear-
rfsr. yet a pleasant finish to the outside
OF the building. There are scores OF
melancholy little carts, which, when the
wheels go round. perform most doleful
music. Many small hddles. drums, and
other instruments Of torture; no end of
cannon, shields. swords. spears. and guns.
There are little tumblers In red brooches,
swarming UP high obstacles
of red tape, and coming down on the
other side There are beasts OF oil Sorts
horses, In particular, OF every breed. from
the spotted barrel on four pegs, with
small tippst for q name. to the thorough
bred rocker on his highest mettls. As Il
would = larA,ta sannk &hs d0xens nnQa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-18

material. and had draped bodice of
lace over tulle. No sleeves; big sash
Of mink MORE encrcled the waist, and
was tied en- bebe at the ls.~ss; but, need
less to say such a gown, beiiounced ana
besashed as IL was, could only prove
really becoming to any one lucky enough
TO own a figure of what the French call
the "fausse maigre" type.
Another white tulle gown had plain
skirt run from waist to hem with wayer-
ing perpendicular lines OF narrow BLACK
velvet ribbon. The bodice, pouched
one-I wonder when we shall see the last
Of this mode-being adorned similarly.
The tiny puffed sleeves Of the tulle were
caught up, baby fashion, with black vel
vet ribbons, and in the centre OF the
bodice was fixed a falling trail of scarlet
velvet poppies with diamonds hearts;
round the waist went a band of black
velvet ribbon, fastening in the centre of
he back by a diamond slide, whence fell
two long sash-like ends of lace. In both
the above models the foundation was OF
a light make OF white gros grain, this
material having apparently quite super
seeded glace for all occasions where the
ubiquitous cashmere Is unsuitable.
For a debutante there is nothing pret-
tier TO be found in the whole world Of
dress than book muslin. The first model
which drew NY attention had founda-
ton OF white silk, not a rustling silk, be
It noted. The muslin overslip bore three
little founoes, each edged with very fine
lace. The bodice was a picture one-i G..
tight-ftting and adorned with a fichu,
lace-edged, and voluminous, and the
sleeves were OF lace, transparent reach
ing Just TO the elbow, and with a certain
quaintness OF their own, impaired by the
deep muslin frills, lace-edged again In
their turn, adjoining them. The hchG
above mentioned fastened In front with
a knot OF pale pink roses held In place by
a wired bow of the palest blue velvet rib
bon and altogether. the Watteau-like
effect obtained was simply charming.
The second gown, cut in strict Empire
fashion, bore a deep fiounce (and above
that several tucks) at its hem; the simple
full bodice. gathered on to the band,
having a tucker of real lace run with
white satin baby ribbon. The fchu only
reached TO the bust line, from whence 1t
hung straight down on either side. Sc
cured by two pearl pins. and puffei
sleeves and a blue sash completed cos
tune worthy OF Sir Joshua's brush.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-18

the trimming, fastening with little knots
Of turquoise velvet drawn through steel
buckles The bodice was pointed In front.
and adorned at the back with sash OF
turquoise velvet ribbon. with long ends,
edged with a frill OF the net
One little precaution II 10 well TO take
when transferring the net overskirts from
one foundation to another, and that Is
to secure It lightly just below the waist
band with needle and cotton; running II
round 10 the best plan, and II the stitches
are cut. not dragged out. the net will not
be injured even by the most frequent
changes commend this plan Of maxi
ing a single overskirt DO treble duty. be-
cause Irhave seen and proved how wen
1t answers when carried out In a good,
sequined net.
And now a word as TO the more fragile
glories Of the tulle gowns. One OF the
prettiest saw was fiounced with its own
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-18
a Nc ston Girl Pat 10 Flight.

The Omaha World-Herald says that {
Boston girl, who recently witnessed al
Indian sham battle In the West. though
she would try to talk TO a young Indiar
brave sitting next to her.
Heap much fightr' she said
10 smiled a stoical smile. drew his
blanket closer about his stalwart form
and reDlied:
Yes; this Is indeed a great exposition
and we natter ourselves that our por.
ton OF the entertainment Is by no means
the least attraction here May ask who n
Is that have the honor OF addressing? o.
The dear girl from Boston was thunder
struck. She blushed a rosy red-evcn
Boston girls can blush when they thaw
out--and hastily fed.
She ha6 hssn addressing era e the Car,
lnla fndiah 6s1eol graAdateA ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-18
The Height OF Ignorance.
(san Francisco Naye.l

At dinner party not long ago certain
young man Gan enthusiastic golfer) started
in with the shell fish TO enumerate TO his
partner the details of a match that he
had been playing that day. 1t was not
until the pudding was brought on that
he suddenly bethought himself that he
had been doing all the talking; indeed. the
young woman had not said a single word
during the entire progress Of the meal
II am afraid that have been boring you
with this talk of the shop" he said, IL
half apOlgy. "Oh, no; not at ALL" was
the polite response. "Only, what Is golf?'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-18

mendation where another might make a
querulous complaint. When direction 10
needed she delivers IL In svch gentle.
albeit firm manner. that u has no sting or
reproof This gentle. tactfui woman IL
not afflicted with work that Is from 'sun
10 SUM-" or that IA never done" She
does not morallze much. perhaps, but by
some means she manages to accomplish
a great deal OF work and have plenty OF
time at her command. 1t IS by means OF
that same cheerfulness OF disposition.
There IS less delay in executing her COM
mands and she possesses the gift OF
timing her turns" so that sometimes Ii
seems as II the fairies did help her. And
the fairies OF gentle breeding and OF kind
heart do help her. Heaven bless the
cheerful Womani
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-18
The Cheerful Woman.
ExchanpeD

There are emergencies In every house,
hold which call for the display OF a
statesman's skill. The cheerful woman is
pre-eminent on such occasions. She con-
quers the grim uncle or the dyspeptlc
cousin with her infectve cheerfuness
and her servants recognize her as their
friend and ally in all matters that are
essential TO their welfare. The length OF
time she keeps her servants is a source
of wonderment 10 her less fortunate
friends. but the secret of 1t Is in her own
winsome disposition. She soothes the
tired worker with n word OF kind COM
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-18
why the Congregation smiled.

Syracuse Slandard)
Two country clergymen had agreed to
exchange pulpits on a certain date. one
of them made the following solemn an
nouncement to his congregation on tina
Sabbath previous 10 the event: MY
dear brethren and sisters, l have the
pleasure OF stating that on next Sunday
morning the Rev. Zacharlah d. Day will
preach to you. Let US now sing two
verses of Hymn, No. $50. That Awful
Day VIII Surely Come" And II took
him some time 10 discover why the con-
gregation smiled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-18

Boston Herald.)

IBOstOn HernId)
According to the statistics prepared by
Professor Sohwab, of Yale, the learned
professions absorb 62 per cent. OF tho
college graduates nowadays, whereas
they formerly absorbed % per cent on
the other hand. business pursuits now
take 81 per cent, against 6 per cent In
the old days. All of which Is Just as well
for the overcrowded, learned professions
and better for business. where there 10
room enough for everybody who is will
ing to work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-18

An Irishman who was out 81 work went
on board a vessel that was In the harbor
and asked the captain II he could find him
work on the ship. "Well." said the cap
tain, at the same time handing the irish
man piece Of rope, ~ you can ind
three ends 10 that rope you shall have
some work" The Irishman took hold OF
one end OF the rope. and. showing IL To
the captain. said: That's ono end, your
honor" Then ne took hold OF the ether
end and showing Il 10 the captain, as
before, said "And tnats two ends. your
honor" Then, taking hold OF both ends
OF the rope he threw II overheard. saying.
"And faith. there's another end OF II,
your honor" He was engaged. Exchange
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-18
Merely Frnternni.

Charles J. Cotton, in Times-Democrat)
/ proposed and she refused me, gently
adding that while she
Couldn't wed me yet she'd always be q
sister unto me;
And so / tried TO kiss her, but l found 1t
wouldn't GO
Cam. a fellow kiss his sister, is thing
I'd like to know?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-18

Japan with population OF 5000, 900
has 20 towns that have more than
10000 inhabitants. In 1885 the number
or such towns was lit. Osaka has In
creased from $4,000 to $1,000 inhabitants
IN ten years, Yokohama from 5000 TO
$50. 900. Kobe from 5000 to $4,000. Toxic
"A psx 4 np1platiOa n itQGo ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-18
Even the Beasts of the Jungle,
(Tft-Bits.l

Tommy: Is that a he or she lion.
papa?
Pater: Which one, dear:
Tommy: That one with its face
scratched and the hair of the top of its
head.
Patsr with a sigh: That must be the
male, my son.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-18

She: People talk of Sunday being day
of rest, and yet look at the way the
poor women have to work TO get their
husbands TO 60 TO church.
He: Yes, and yet look at the way tho
poor husbands have to work to get out Of
going. Brooklyn Life.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-18
A Horse with Taste.

Ruralville Merchant: a stranger drove
into the village yesterday. and when our
band began to play his horse snorted a
couple of times and dropped dead
Drummer (who has hesrd the band):
What an excellent judge OF music that
horse must have been
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-18
II IS said that lltlle German clerk tr

II is said that a little German clerk In
the government Office at Johannesburg
once got the better OF Cecil Rhodes. Tue
latter had TO stand In line and didn't lk9
II. He had not been used 10 standing Ia
line In South Africa or anywhere else.
please attend to me az once" he said:
II can't wait" when your turn comes.
mister" mumb'ed the clerk. "Confound
you, siri Don't yen know who I am? I'm
Rhodes" 40, yes, I knew that. bat that
doesn't worry me-" was the unruiied re-
ply. III you were in Cape Town I'd have
you discharged in a minute" rosred Mr..
Rhodes. Eyes. l have heard that they
discharged people In Cape Town for doing
their duty" answered the clerk. "but wa
amt in Cape Town; this Is republlc."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-18
Sewing aud Renping.
(Atchison Globe.)

An Atchison man who was married two
months ago, and whose wife received l2s
wedding presents because she was q
lovely character, is now compelled 10
attach his suspenders to his pantaloons
with q nail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-18

Indiana now ranks second as a State In
which fruits and vegetables are packed
Maryland being first and New Jersey
third. Indiana now manufactures Is per
cent. of the canned goods manufactured
in this country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-18

dozens Of grotesque figures that are eyer
ready to commit all sorts Of absurdiues
on the turning Of a handle so II would
be no easy task TO mention any human
4 folly, vice, or weakness, that has not Its
1 type, Immediate or remote. in the toy
stores and departments OF to-day. And
not In an exaggerated form, for very 1T
tie handles will move men and women &c
| as strange performances as any toy was
ever made to undertake..
There are the acrobats, the clowns, the
| juggers, and performing animals OF the
/ circus ring. side by side with the coun-
terfelts OF the more serious things in life.
such as battleshps. army hospital, SOL
der and sailor suits cannon. and small
arms, which are none the less interest
ing TO the child mind for all their Wide
significance.
FURNITURE OF ALL SORTS.
Whatsoever Is useful or ornamental In
house furniture Is duplicated on small
scale for the children: then are side
| boards, bookcases. china cases, chests OF
drawers, bureaus, desks. and blackboaFd5
the adjuncts of a well-furnished kitchen
and nursery. There are go-carts and
baby carriages patrol wagons, hook-and-
ladders, wheelbarrows, tricycles, yeloci-
pedes, and sleighs.
There are all sorts OF toys that move,
from the simple power given by a Twill
of the thumb and finger up through top
strings, springs, weight, compressed ar
hot air, and electricity. to steam energy
of considerable magnitude, There are
steam engines pulling handsome vesti-
buled cars, cattle trucks, and stock
trains, elevators, yachts, and steamboats,
of all shapes and sizes.
Vbara ara hnrcac that raPa. and LITTLE
iron sportsmen who shoot the pigeon a.
1t flies from the trap.
MAY BUY A WHOLE NAVY.
Then, too, among the toys which have 9
decided mission, there are tiny electric
batteries, printing presses, magic lanterns
pianos, sewing machines, and typewrters
The American navy can be bought com
plete, and with entire ornaments and
crews, and Buffalo Bills great shows, and
Rarnum's circus may be spread upon the
patlor table.
There are new ear-piercing musical
toys. and among them many that are
really pleasant to listen TO. These are
selling better than ever before. Parlor
games are exhibited in endless variety,
With the new war games conspicuous
lmong the number. Parlor crOquet, pool
.ables, and others there are that will
serve 10 beguUe most pleasantly many a
ong winters evening.
The examples of dolls architecture arc
numerous and interesting. including
heatres, music halls. wholesale and re-
al factories and stores. stables. and
mills. There are many new figures OF
animals. and n toy that has attracted
a great deal OF attention on Broad street
is a circus menagerie-wagon stocked with
I've rabbits.
GET ANYTHING YOU WANT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-18
Hit IL the First Time.

Judge)
Mrs. Matehman: Look how earnestly
Rose and Mr. Beach are bidding each
other good night az the gate I am sure
there is something between them.
Mr.. Matchman: 50 am ] it's the gate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-18

!. Rose-colored silk gown, with n Louis
XIV. knot of fine pearls and bodice drapery
OF white mousseline de sole. Waistband
OF black velvet.
2. Gown OF coral satin, trimmed with
applications OF white lace. The satin
bodice IS embroidered. and the lace
sleeves commence low on the arm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-18
GET ANYTHING YOU WANT.

or the making of toys there is no end.
Think of anything you please that is visi-
BILE and can be handled, and Il you go 10
a large toy store you will see 1t there in
the form of a toy. In former times this
was not possible, but the toy-makers have
been hard at work during the last year,
and now offer for our Christmas c0nsid-
Grafton, much that is new and apparently
fills every gap that heretofore existed be-
tween what they had done and the posi-
Ile
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-18

I shake en- shiver.
Kaze ! got no kiver;
But pray de Lawd be good.
don't want coal
Fer my freezin' soul,
But I'll compromise on wood!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-18

Here Is a seasonable song which was
hummed by an Atlanta darky the other
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-18

HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS BEING
SPENT FOR JIMCRACKs HERE.
SOME FEATURES OF TER DISPLAY.
Merchants Say 1t II Largest Ever
Made in Ricbmond-Little or No.
thing That is Material in Human
Experience That f. Not Duplicated.

Never before in all the history OF the
limerick kingdom has so bravo a pageant
been seen as is observable this year in
Richmond.
There Is nothing material on earth, ami
mate or inanimate, relating in any way
to our civilization from a simple pin to a
complex steam engine, from single seed
to a forest OF giant trees, or from the
lowest observable forms OF the animal
creation to man himself, that is not rep
resented in our toys.
They come to US from all four quarters
OF the globe, but chiefly from the home
factories, from France and from Ger
many.
The domestic toys are for the most
part of the more substantial class. fash
Toned out of wood and iron, while the
strange mechanical devices come from the
European Continent. 1t has been esti-
mated that the children of the United
States spend each year in toys no less a
sum than s45,000,O0O, of which $1,000 00O
represents imported goods. How much
OF this sum is spent in Richmond 1t is
clnlcult TO say, Dut there Is not a dealer
on Broad street who has not invested
more money in toys this year than ever
before, and who does not regard this
staple as a most fruitful source OF gain.
The children Of this city undoubtedly fare
well I'm the matter of toys, and a rough
estimate Of the amount spent for them a.
Christmas time, based on the statements
Of dealers, places The sum at $4,000.
THE DOLL KINGDOM.
There are houses for dolls OF all sta
tons in life. Suburban tenements for doll
OF moderate means, kitchens and single
apartments for dolls of the lower classes
capital town residences for dolls of high
estate. Some of these establishments are
already furnished according to estimate
with a view TO the convenience OF dOlls
OF limited income; others can be fitted on
a moments notice from whole shelves
Of chairs and tables, sofas, bedsteads. and
upholstery. The nobility and gentry and
public in general, for whose accOmmoda-
ton these tenements were designed, lay
here. there, and everywhere staring
straight up at the ceiling. but I'm de-
noting their degrees in society and con-
fning them to their respective stations
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-18

I Mauve satin and gauze toilette. TheI
gauze skirt has wide biases of white satin
let In. The corsage has a square Of ecruI
guipure. and the sleeves are puffings OIL
ecru. Epaulettes OF amethysts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-18

The hair and
Of top of
ana has bow Of turquoise blue velvet held buckle
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-18

Never before in all the history OF the
limerick kingdom has so bravo pageant
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-05
From the Mobile tAla.) Herald.

from the Mobile tAla) Herald.
'Why do you take Or. HARrER'S IRON
ToNlCf" was asked by tho Heralds re-
porter OF Mr.. ". Dumas the barber. at iO5
Dauphin street.
well" said he, in reply, "in the first
place, got 1t for my wife. She was run
down In health. and this Tonic was recon-
mcnded to me by customer, and | got a
bottle. 1t helped her 80 much in Il bad
case of indigestion that | tried It myself"
Did YOU have indigestion. too?"
"Why, no, not rta! indigestion a
poor appetite ana little biliousness. Hut
my principal trouble was that general run
down feeling one has In the spring In this
climate"
"nid 1t help your"
well. should say So My bilousnei s
disappeared entirely. my appetite returned
aud got hraced up In no time. tell you
it's great stun TO make one we'll, as my
wife and can both testify"
Mrs Martha a. Cunningham was seen
nj her home, at 100 South Jefferson street.
| and was asked.
'lIave you ever taken DIR. HARTER' s
IRON TONlCg'
NO" she replied, Il have never had o.
oasion to Use It personally, though | should
| certainly take II in preference to any othes
| medicine know OF, IL my blood or nerve
| were out of condition, for | know how good
| 1t Is. | procured bottle for one OF the
| young ladies' OF my family who was all run
down aud debilitated, and 1t cured her COM
| pletely and very rapidly"
| What were the young lady's symptoms?
was asked.
| "oh, she was welk and couldn't eat, bill
| ious and dyspeptic the usual symptom
| that como with the spring to so many, she
began TO improve after the first few doses,
and was all right again before taking an
| entire bottle"
| Going into G. w. Doyle's place, the Royal
saloon. No, Royal street, Mr.. A. L, Sc
| venson, the coored helper about the place,
| was asked what results he had obtained
| from DIR. HARTER'S IRON TONIC.
| II feel much better FOR il. SIR he SAT-.
| 1T done cured me right auink. It's just as
geoc for cullud folks as for white people.
| | WAS Just played out. that's the truth, aud
\ could hardly work, when commenced TAX
inG DIR. HARTER'S IRON TONIC. and now
| l never felt better in my life."
What allied you. Stevenson
| what allied me- Well. sir. couldn'.
eat rothin', had what they call indigestion
and dyspepsia besides spring fever aud all
1
| You look all right now"
That's what am. sir all right, | can
do a mans work once more. as we'll rs any
one, DIR. HARTER'S IRON TONIC cured
me completely, sir"
! Mr.. a. Gordon Johnson of the prominen,
finn OF architects. Watkins & Johnson. Of
this city. when asked as 10 hts oxpcrienc,
with DIR, HARTERS IRON TONIC. said;
u II have received much benefit from n.
use, My nerves and blood were both dis
ordered. when was induced to try DR.
HARTERS IRON TONIC. heaithf,il
appetite and ability 70 sleep ref~shingly
the night through resulted and have re-
gained my health In general
"Avr YOU willing ~ recommend mn
lHARTERs IRON TONIC to others who
are troubled as you weref"
Certainly. and have done so ALREADY "a
many. Any one who cant cat or sleep
who b suffering from nerve or blood o,