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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-22
DAISY MAY ANTICIPATES
A VERY DELIGHTFUL TINE.
she 7eff5 Of tie Pleasures Of the COMING MILITARY
tournament and Di5Clo5e5 Some Secrets
Of Feminine Attire.

women have adopted the very sensible
English custom of going gloveless when
nun is used
Both the severity OF the weather and
ITS own peculiar beauty make the mun
an lndispensab bic article of the toilet.
Inc Irritation antics of Il matinee girl
demonstrated also that he bit OF fur
ana lace is q weapon as valuable as
the more wicldy FAN. was forced to
admire her coquettish tricks with
peachy cheek nesting against the
smoky gray mounon.
RevcrlinS to fads. connoisscurs of es-
tablished regulations are collecting
chinese curios instead of Japanese ones.
Cabinets holding examples of skilled
workmanship in carved ivory and crys-
tal are the priced possessions of our
fashionabies.
I've confessed before 10 being super
stitious. Now I'll further conndc that
I'm a true believer in jade as a luck
stone 1t is seen most commonly in
bracelet form. Jade is considered all
most sacred by the inhabitants of the
Land OF the Midnight Sun and re-
Sardcd elsewhere as the wonder of
CHINA. II is so hard that it can be cut
only with Il diamond. yet so tough it
may be reduced to cardboard thinness
if required. The streaky jade is most
precious. The Chinese take out the
darkest streaks. converting them into
rings with which to WOO the goddess
Fortune.
IT Ill luck has seemingly pursued YOU,
try my jade fetch. The bracelet should
be placed upon the left arm, never to be
removed. If possible. buy it from an
orthodox yellow skin, who will emu
Nsrsa 70 I1 l,
you as long ~ you wear the unsirhtIv
circlet, for it is no thing OF beauty.
Now prepare yourself for real sem
sation.
Strike petticoats off your list!
The startling intelligence is beralaed
abroad that spring skirts permit no as
ISOLATION with silk ana nainsook pctti-
coats. In other words, my dears, every
line of your figure is to be visible. Evi
IDENTIFY we've been the creators of orr
own misfortune.
Madame says we sighed so frequently
ami profoundly over the prospec,ive
crinoline craze that she stranclsd II nj
birth. Now madame sweeps majestic
ally through the length OF her show
rooms with satin knickerbockers in
hand. These. forsooth. are 10 meet tn.
petticoat eNigency. we prance I'D and
GOWN iihe unto inc restless steed, de-
claring against her mandates.
Madame refuses to be intimidated by
our persistent denunciations. she
calmly surveys the outstrctched bifur-
Gates. telling us there's cause for their
being, and the effect Will be appreciated
later.
Her handmaiden opens box after box
OF charming silken things. with fancy
knee buckles and corsets 10 match We
80. in an unreasoning sort of way con-
WINGED that madame is right. The usual
experience follows.
When next we order gown we hesi-
tate and are lost. Madame brings forth
the seductive knickers. She wins the
day. You don them to rejoice in the
freedom OF limb allowed.
IF every other woman you meet ogles
you even impudently don't mind. for
she's only wondering how you've man.
aged to preserve the exquisite fit OF
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her fiance 90 She. however. does not
look her age and he more than his. She
is not especially beautiful. but pleasant
faced and agreeable in her manners.
Her black eyes. which are merry and
| expressive as those of an Irish woman,
are her greatest charm. Both her ia
Their and mother We're natives OF County
Tyrone. Ireland, famous for it's good
looking co!ieens and gallant and fear
less young men.
The Fair-Vanderbilt wedding will not
he celebrated until young Mr.. Wander
bit completes his studies ut Harvard.
where he is sophomore. 1t will doubt
less be n very different affair from the
wedding OF Miss Fairs sister, which
took place in Sasl Francisco. Then the
Fair sisters were unknown in society
and the name OF the socially elect did
not appear on the list of guests. At the
wedding of Miss Virginia the American
arist0cracy will appear III hit its glory.
There is only one thing in regard to
the engagement that is causing com
ment. This is the fact that Miss Fair
is Il devout Roman Catholic, while the
Nanderbilts are equally faithful Episco
palians 1t is quite out OF the question
that young Mr.. Vanderbilt with his
millions will change his religion, and he
is said to have very decided opinions OF
his own. Although Catholicism is Mt
present fashionable. his parents are not
likely 10 encourage him in giving up his
religious allegiance.
Miss Fair has always been n great
friend of Mrs. .. II. Z. belmont, her
frances mother, the late Mrs w. X.
Vanderbilt With her sister she stood
Mrs. Belmont's stanch friend during the
trying time of her divorce and SUISSE
quent marriage TO her present husband.
The sisters brought to her support
Colonel and Mrs. William Jay, the lat
ter Mrs. Oelrich's sister-in-law. These
three ladies were Mrs. Belmont's devot-
cd friends through all the unpleasant-
ness of that period.
| Consuclo, duchess OF MARLBOROUGH.
the sister OF Mr.. Vanderbilt was init
mate with Miss Fair before she went
to England
Mr.. Vanderbilt, Sr., has signifed his
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Copyright. 1901

" opyT!Sut, IsJJ.J
Mere mention or Madison Snuare Car
cen eonjures thoughts of pretty women
III Inc clothes. men of many cniling5
ana a cosby, gaping crowd. We of
me other half world love that kind of a
snow despite our protests. An antici-
patcd affair of any sort at the Garden
is apt to be hailed with delight by the
popuiacc. That the coming exhibition
Is TO be in the form of n military tourra-
ment Dut WhetS our desire. Next to a
run dress suit man is at his best in uni
form. Gilt braid, gold lace and brass
buttons work Il wonderful reformation
IN the looks OF the least handsome OF
them.
And the all wise rulers of our hearts
are not ignorant of the fact that women
ADORE reSiinentals. They remember we'll
mat all previous experiences or TIC
aepu'ante count for naught after she
pas tasted the delights of an Annapolis
hop or slipped the sweets. nguratively
speaking, of the West Point german.
The girl who doesn't recall the pleasur-
ahle episode doesn't live. Her very be-
ginning dates from this period of her
existence.
Preparations for the grand display
are in progress and indicate that the
horse show would have n dangerous
rival should the promoters conclude
That 1T shall become q yearly occur
renee.
From n spectacular viewpoint the
pageant must be q bowling success.
INC cilnk OF swords and clank of poi
ished sabers, mingled with the wit and
laughter Of nonchalant women gavlv
bedeclled, alone would inspire n repeti-
ton OF Beauty and the Soldier" to
say nothing of our gayly caparisoned
equine friend.
Though surfcited by holiday festivi-
ties, as soon as there's something 10
look forward To activity dethrones en-
nui. and we begin planning our frocks
with II vim Apropos. some gorgeous
gowns are talked OF with military trap
pings.
A cavalryman's sweetheart has or
hered from her tailor army blue broad
cloth, to be faced in scarlet. To wear
with it her milliner suggests n fatigue
cap wholly unadorned. Another faInil-
ar acquaintance will wear n red cloth
costume. The skirt. cut in the prevail
ing mode. fastens oblqucly down the
front with 90 buttons clipped from the
habiliTnents of as many cadet beaus.
ono saucy belle has collected n strinc
Of army trophies in the way Of buttons
from every state and has had them Gid
ed and fashioned into q neck chain. To
this she suspends her purse or glrths
her waist as fancy DEGREES.
Individuality in dress has lost its
glory. To originate fed proclaims
the woman of the moment Tho latest
was introduced by ono of the Tuxedo
colonsts. She drove to the clubhouse
some days ago for luncheon. When she
Put out her hand TO grasp that of her
host. a narrow band OF gold with pearl
pendants caught the eye. It was worn
on her little finger. The Giscoverer OF
the newest fad told me. J. in turn, be-
came inquisitive and learned that gold
hoops from which two or three pearls
are slung on swivels or diamonds hitch
cd to tiny gold chains are fastened are
the very newest baubles in finger rings.
Gloves OK course cannot he worn over
then, but this presents 10 obstacle. az
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twined. which concealed a tin tray.
from which tiny-ferns sprouted. The
effect was beautiful, particularly as the
subdued light from the candclabra cast
faint shadow over the fruit floral
glacier.
There has been dearth OF excite
ment 'atterly. and we've nothing more
inspiring to discuss than the three wo-
men commissioners TO the Paris expo
sition or the Centenarian society re-
Gently formed
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-22

Mackay. William s. O'Bfien and James
c.. Flood in booming the Virginia and
California Mining company stock. It
was between 1870 and 1879 that the for
tune was made He was supposed to
be worth sio.0o0.O0O. but on his death it
was found To amount TO not more than
about $4,000, GOO From their mother
each OF the two girls had received
about 100000 apiece. so that the heir
ess may now be worth about $4,000. 600.
The Vanderbilt wealth is estimated
at $4,000. coo.
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er all. he has right to his own indi
viduaiiy. and she has no business to
Interfere with it,
There Will always he enough points OF
common sympathy TO form n meeting
ground. and upon matters OF divergent
opinion let them agree to disagree A
potent aid to a wifes charity for her
husband will be the reflection that in
all probability her faults are quite as
trying to her husband as his are to her.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-22
The rone,.Lnteat ohe

Pope Leo Mi is composing a Latin
ode 10 the memory OF the empress of
Austria. and it will be published short
ly. His holiness composed last year o
Latin ode to France; indeed Latin
verse Is his favorite literary medium.
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approval. and at present the course OF
true love. for II is said TO be an old
fashioned love affair. seems likely TO
defy tradition by running with the
greatest smoothness.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-30
M.,h.r.. n..p.r.,. Dad.

Roswell. y. NJ. March 60 Anna
Blashek the wife Of an aged German
miser Of this place. who Is the owner Of
a mill and who IL Is said, has f25, 900 in
gold buried in his yard because he is
afraid Of banks poisoned herself and
two boys. Fred about years old. and
Victor 8 years old. All three were dead
when the doctor arrived The old man
says he was out at work with the oldest
boy. and came TO the house and found
his wife dead aud the two boys dying
They used strychnine, which was kept
around tho mill 10 kill rats The wife
has said she was never furnished by her
husband with ~ much as calico dress.
and life was to hard for her to live.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-30
AMNESTY TO ALL.
Phiiippins Commission wui Issue such
an order Very soon.

Washington. March 2S-As soon rs
General Otis achieves a decisive victory
over Aguinaldo the Philippine commits
sion will issue a proclamation promis-
ing amnesty To all natives who lay
down their arms and selfrule 10 those
who recognize the sovereignty Of the
United States
This Is the program which the state
department understands has been adopt
ed by the commission. A General Otis
and Admiral Dewey are members OF the
commission, II Is presumed here that
they ara responsible for the delay In Is
suing the proclamation believing its
effect will be greater II published after
the insurgents have been uubdued.
As long IA Aguinaldo maintains his
army organization. II will be difficult 10
reach the natives and convince them.
but with Aguinaldo prisoner or fugi-
tive and the army disbanded. u Is
thought that the proclamation will re
ceiye attention from the natives and
cause them 10 take advantage Of It's
provisions
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COULD nor MAKE PEAcE.
Leader sf rasurEsnss wouia Not Talk a
such a Proposition.


sueh a Propositions.
Iloilo. March 90 james Macleod
representative Of .a~ warner-Barnes
company. visited the insurgents near
Psvia. intending 10 see the leaders and
endeavor 10 arrange an amicable settle
ment He met with an excellent reoep-
ton from the native rank and file. but
Pablo Arreta refused 10 receive him
until informed whether he came official
ly As the representative Of the authori-
ties Macleod replied that he came In
unofficial capacity and n mutual
friend
Finding that he could not approach
the native leader without placing him
self in an invidious position. Macleod
returned 10 the'American lines without
having accomplished anything.
He asked the natives on the outposts
what grievance they had against the
Americans Nobody could tell him.
Evidently they are obstinately awaiting
instructions from Malolos. Several Of
the natives expressed a desire to resume
their peaceful occupations
Two spaniards. deserters from the
Spanish army. who are serving in the
insurgent army one with the rank OF
major. began To revile the Americans.
but were instantly rebuked by the ma
tive commander.
As II Is feared that the stoppage Of the
shipments Of rice 10 the outposts will In
cense the natives against the foreigners.
the British gunboat Pigmy revisits iso-
lated points TO bring away supplies when
necessary.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-30
IMMIGRANTS COMING.

Two Thousand Day Nov Passing In
speetiea by Onieers 81 Kills Isiasd.
New York. March 2o.-Two thousand
five hundred immigrants mostly Ital.
ians, who landed here Tuesday. wers
passed through the barge Office and the
inadequacy Of the accommodations pro-
vided for them there was painfully
apparent Commissioner Fitchie and
his subordinates do everything they can.
under the circumstances, but the place
Is far too small for the handling Of such
crowds The spring tide Of immigra-
ton has now fairly set in and since the
beginning Of this work the record has
been about 2OOO day. The immigrants
who are necessarily detained for depor.
tation on the arrival Of relatives now
all the detention pens 10 their limit
The Naragansett, anchored of Ellis
island, is used "a sleeping quarters while
the new immigrant station Ia being
built, though II can hold 1900. IL 10 in
the same crowded condition
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-30
THAT SEeF INQUIRY.
General black Gives same rather sen
s.tisa.i Testimony.

General Black Give. ssns Rather SEN
s.tisa.i Testimony.
Washington. March 20. In tn bcef
inquiry hearing Major Black. who was
chief corpmis-ary ON General Miles
staff during the Porto Rican campaign.
was asked by Major Lee TO detail the
conversation he had with General Ea-
gan. who at that time was commissary
general. after mis- (Black'sl return 10
Washington last fall The statement he
made proved 20 be somewhat sensational
Il called upon General Eagan." Major
Black began by saying. to confer with
him concerning the conduct Of our
affairs nj Ponce He asked me why
refrigerated beef had not been issued ~
Ponce and | replied that II was because
the commissaries did not want Il n they
were getting native beef Thereupon
General Eagan became very much ex-
cited and exclaimed: c. d.
them they have no right 10 refuse IT,
consider II the best beef In the United
States, and e. d. them I'd have
made them take it, ,"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-30

Marblshead. Mass. March 20 War.
rem line steamer Norseman Captain
Rees. bound from Liverpool for Boston,
went ashore just inside Of Tom Moore's
Rock, about 200 yards of Nanepashemet
hotel. Marblehead neck Captain
Charles and his life saving crew saved
81 men in brooches buoy before daylight
and the remainder Of the crew are being
taken of A. rapidly as possible. The
Norseman. II is understood, carried 1902
men and no passengers
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-30

Washington. March 80 -- II Is stated
at the war department that the subject
Of mastering in IS. 600 volunteers as per
mitted by the army reorganization bill
has not been mentioned TO the president
either by acting Secretary Of War Mel.
keljohn or Adjutant General Corbin.
There Is no intention 10 bring forward
this question at present, as with the
troops already ordered 10 Manila and
which will take some months TO trans
port thither General Otis has all the
forces necessary 20 accomplish what Ia
desired Of him in the Philippines
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-30
Echo Of Gnl.,t,.. F.lIur..

Abilene. Kan. March 90 A special
hearing was held here on a motion 20
discharge from attachment Mrs q. q.
Gillette's Hereford cattle, levied upon
by the Abilene National bank To secure
payment Of note for $1,000 for life in
surance bearing the signatures Of Gil
lette and his wife. The court decided
against discharging the property from
the attachment, and the bank will keep
the cattle until the next term Of court.
Mrs Gillette, in her answer In the case,
denies that she signed the note.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-30
z.i,u.r. Held wl,hou, Hall.

Bowling Green. O.. March 90. -Coro-
ner Trichler has completed the inquest OF
the Hoytsville tragedy and holds John
and Paul Zeltner for murder In the first
degree. finding them jointly guilty Of
murder Of both T. H. WestenhRyer and
Clarence wittenmeyer. Both were TAX
en- before Mayor Campbell here and
bound over without bail The men had
planned 10 commence work on their
farms. Mrs John Zeltner and three
children visited the prisoners and =
touching scene resulted.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-30
rI,eh.d natl. WIN ou,Iaw..

Dexter. Mo-, March 90 "A pitched
battle near Bloomfield in Stoddard coun-
ty between a sheriffs posse and a band
Of fugitive outlaws, resulted In the cap.
ture Of two members Of the gang and
the death Of their leader. Charles Hen
Erickson. II was a thrilling fight, but
none Of the combatants were pluckier
or Drawer than the daughter Of Hen
erickson. who after her father had been
shot down. snatched up his Winchester
rifle and held the posse at bay until she
herself fell pierced by bullet
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-30
SHERMAN AT HOME.
lie Reaches Washington, but IL SIN
Very Feeble.

Washington. March 20 - x Secretary
Of state. John sherman is again at his
residence In this city. He reached here
at Z o'clock this morning from Old
Point Comfort During the night he
rested fairly well and is feeling no worse
for his journey. Mr.. sherman was
brought from his utateroom in chair
and carfully carried 10 a carriage In
waiting. The party was driven directly
TO Mr.. Sherman's home With Mr.
Sherman were Mrs McCallun Of this
city. his daughter, DE-. McGill and
Messru wiberg and Probasco Of Ohio
relatives At the house the patient was
placed in care Of trained nurses and DIR
Johnston Of this city. Mr. Sherman is
resting we'll considering his exceedingly
enfeebeled condition
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-30
Cold hid No, XIII Doll wss,n.

Wharton. Tex, March ga start
ling discovery was made here, Live
cotton boil weeyils were exhibited on
the streets by PLANTER Bluthewood The
weevil destroyed 40 per cent Of the cot
Ton crop In the coast section last year
II was thought the unprecedented cold
weather had annihilated the insects and
the news causes alarm.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-30
rr.n.per, creeL :, N.r YerL.

New York, March 60 The United
States transport Crook, Captain VOL
colt. has arrived here from Porto Rico
aud Santiago with 800 passengers and
So bodies Of soldiers who died or were
killed in battle in Cuba and Porto Rico
One hundred and twenty bodies are
from Porto Rico
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-30

Kansas City. March 90 $. b. Ar
mour, at the head Of the local packing.
house Of Armour a. Co, q brother Of
Philip d. Armour OF Chicago, died here
Of pneumonia. Mr. Armour had been
III for two weeks He had practically
recovered Monday, but suffered re-
lapse.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-30

Mobile. March 80. Fire here has de-
troyed the building on the corner Of
Conception and Dauphin streets. Spira
Il Pincus, clothiers; @, g. Gayf,r & Co,
dry goods and the Fildelis club are the
heaviest lossrA Less about ti2a 900
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-30

Halifax. March 30. - The steamer
brighton. from Rotterdam, bound for
Baltimore put in here and reported she
had been towing the steamer Kairos last
Friday and Saturday, but hawsers part.
ed from the Brighton and was com.
PEELED 10 abandon her tow.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-30

jacksonville. Fla, March 60 On &C
count Of the quarantine being enforced
on April instead Of May 1. the five day
week steamship service from Tampa 10
Havana viii. be discontinued and tri-
weekly service inauguarated for the sum.
mar geason
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-30

Madrid. March 90 The Official Gar.
ette publishes decrease establishing a
credit Of 10, 05s. 00O pesetas for payment
Of interest Of the Cuban debt 10 April .
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-30

The Eagle Is authorized to announce
A. O. l.. HILL
A. q candidate for City Secretary at the
ensuing April election.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-30
For Secretary.

FOr Secretary.
The Eagle IL authorized to announce
II. q. RHODES
az q candidate for reelection to the
Office Of City Secretary Of Bryan at the
ensuing April election.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
City election Tuesday, April !, 1899.
For Marshal.

For Marshal.
The Eagle IL authorized TO announce
TIP. BOYETT
as candidate for reelection 10 the
Office Of City Marshal Of Bryan at the
ensuing April election.
The record-union., 1899-11-29

subscribed and w. B. Palmer, w. c..
Petchner, D. E. Skaggs, James Adams
and c. M. Buck of Los Angeles as Di-
rectors
Palos verdos Oil Company. Princi-
pal place of business, Los Angeles. Cap
ital stock, 100000, with $500 sub
scribed, and F. K. Simonds, John Rom
mel, Andrew Hay and F. NJ Sterling of
Los Angeles and N. c.. Carter of Sierra
Madre as Directors
The Southwestern Investment Com
pany. Principal place of business, San
Diego. Capital stock. 100000, with
500 subscribed, and Geo. T. Hawley
of San Francisco and D. c. Collier. Jr.,
George M. Hawley, L. A. Wright and
w. r. Andrews Of San Diego as Di-
rectors.
The Occident Oil Company Principal
place of business, San Francisco. Cap
ital stock, 100000, with 500 SUBJ
scribed and James A. Shook, w. c.
Herbert, Alexander Hamilton, NJ Sam
uel, S. FEEDER and R. H. Countryman
of San Francisco and S. N. Griffith Of
Fresno as Directors.
The American Manufacturers Asso-
citation. Principal place of business, San
Francisco. Capital stock, $5OO,OO0,
with $4,000 subscribed and W. Peard
Thomas, Frank P. Thomas, Norris K.
Davis and John Rush Baird of San
Francisco and Lucius c.. Tuckerman of
Boston, Mass, as Directors.
The Esmeralda Oil and Development
Company. Principal place of business,
San Francisco. Capital stock, 100000,
with $500 subscribed, and H. S. Field,
R. R. Haskell, J. c. Pascoe, William j.
Whitney and Charles T. Beham Of San
Francisco as Directors.