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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-09-27
Meeting ofDistrict Committee.

The First District State Central
Committee met at Urbanna Tuesday
evening and held a secret session of
two hours, formulating plans for the
Campaign. There were present Hon.
w. A. Jones, L. Il. Smith, Walter
II. Ryland, chairman Of Middlesex
county, Hon. Robert McCaudlish, of
Middlesex, Hon. John a. Tabh, of
Gloucester. w. j. Sanders, of Ian
caster, A. S. Rice, of Northumbe
land, and Hon. d. j. Powers, jr, of
Caroline.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-09-27

CA SHORTER day is better than q
shorter dollar for labor" saws Mr..
Mckinley. But how about the short
hours many of the factories are now
working?
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-09-27

HANNA has decided to hitch on
to the tail-end of the campaign and
put the finishing touches to the
Mckinley band-wagou.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-09-27

Rev. II. r. Gilchrist, one of the
best known colored preachers in
Washington, has declared for BRYAN.
APPOINTMENTS FOR SPEAKING.
The following appointments for
speaking are hereby announced:
HON. W. A. JONES.
Gloucester G. H., Oct. /.
Mathews @. H., Oct. s.
Lancaster q. H., Oct. 10.
Warsaw, Nov. 5.
ATTORNEY GEN. A. J. MONTAGUE.
Heathsville, Oct. S.
HON. J. L. JEPFRIEs.
Tappahannock, Oct. 4th,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-09-27

The equinoctial gales, we presume,
have passed; and Texas bore the
brunt of them.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-09-27

ARE the New Jersey trusts and
mosquitoes equally myths?
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-09-27

To Tue DEAF.-A rich LADY, cured of her
icatnesS and noises in the head hy DR. Nichol-
sons Artificial Ear Drums. gave $4,000 20 his
cure the Ear Drums NAV have them free
Address No. l234s The Nicholson Institure. no
Eighth Avenue. New York.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-09-27

BE cautious; be providept; and insure
your property in the Northern Neck
Mutual Fire Association, Iryington. Va
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-09-27
BRYAN's LEAD INDIANA

A special dispatch to the ". y
World from indianapolis says:
cit has leaked ont at Republican
State headquarters that poll by the
Republicans just completed shows
Indiana to be Democratic by $4,000
majority.
This revelation threw the Repub-
lican leaders into a state of freuzy
and CONSERVATION. At the present
time the State is in the hands of the
Democrats and it will take a heroic
effort for the Republicans to get it
back before election. Indiana's vote
at the various Presidential elections
since 1872 follows:
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-09-27

John Fernandis. the expert barber on the
steamer Richmond. makes a speciality NOT
only OF shaving aud hair cutting but also
dressing ladies' hair.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-09-27

- The VIRGINIA CITIZEN uses n williams
typewriter. u Is the best. It's work is Per-
rect simple TO operate. Durable I'm coustruc-
ton. Write E. A. Hardin Co.. Is N Pryor ST.
Atlanta ga. or Fred L. wagner, Agent Irv-
ington, Va. for information.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-09-27

" YOU want dwellings, churches, tents or
houses ct any description built write TO w, II.
Jesse, contractor, Litwslton, Va. Estimates
wav down. mills located in Lancaster county
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-09-27

Wilson Palmer & Co.'S two brands of mo-
asses are having a great run With the people
on TINS section. Ask your merchant for their
Banquet Syrup or their Mayuuez ruolasses
and you will use no other.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-09-27
READERS OF INTEREST.
Guaranteed Cure.

Baily's Cholera Cure for Diarrhpa
Dysentery and summer complaints.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12

PARIS, July 31.-TEe most effective way
to forget the dogdays which are still
wrapping the city in their sweltering heat
is to see the new gowns for the early fall,
just issued from the famous ateliers. They
are still guarded from the inquisltive gaze
Of the public, but the fortunate initiates
who are favored with a forward peep into
find that among the real novelties num-
Der OF old and favorite devices are employ
ed In new way and that the tans and
browns and grays for street wear have
added but slight deviations OF colorings to
their already well-known shades, while
black Is not as much in evidence as here
tofore, and even the combination OF black
and white Is rarely without a dash OF color
in the shape of collar. belt. or small trim
ming to relieve the monOtony. Cloth in
any of its various weaves will constitute
the average fall costume and presents as
a novelty some rich embroideries which are
worked most effectively by hand or by ma
chine on its glossy surface. The polka dot
also returns as an old standby and is en-
broidered in contrasting color on silks,
cloths, and velvets.
costume of rich simplicity is made by
Aine Montaille. 1t is of ecru cloth of a
fine, thin, and very glossy quality and is
embroidered all over with polka dots Of
white silk The skirt shows the continued
effort to effect slender hips and length of
limb. Upon the lining Of ecru taffeta is
mounted a close-ftting yoke OF polka dot
tel cloth, cut circular and closing under
very narrow fan pleating. This yoke Is
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12

borderet with a band of fine Cluny lace
the same shade as the cloth and serving
as a finish to the top of the three circular
ruffies OF cloth which are stitched to the
silk lining and cut longer at the
back than in front The bodice has
a tight-fitting lining of ecru taffeta yelled
with a blouse of crirkled cream eolored
mousseline de sole. the fullness Of which
is confined by a belt of folded white satin
made with a fashionable eiongating point
in front. The bolero and sleeves are of
polka dotted cloth and At without a wrin-
kle. A band Of the same Cluny lace that
adorus the short yoke also encircIes the
boierJ and the long pointed wrists of the
sleeves are finished with dainty ruffle
of cream-colored nou sse'ina. The high
stock is OF unlined black satin and depends
upon tle fine whaieb9ae structure and the
heavy folds for sufficient stiffness
In these days of smart and dainty ad-
juncts to the toilet the e2.yel boa which
accompanies the toilet just described, may
serve as a model of what tie fall will bring
In this line Ii is made OF tulle-a mate
rial which is evidently supersedIug the
n1ousselines and chiffolls in. the dressmak
ing as well as the millinery field. In this
case the tulle is embroidered with fine
black chenille and cut into bias strips
which are ruf1ed closely to form the thick
boa. the ends OF which finish with jabot
rufIie of tulle caught with large rosettes of
mousseiine de sole.
II takes a number of minor. though by
no means unimportant, accessories to COM
plete the costume of the day among which
the most significant is the corset. This is
no longer worn as a vice to hold IN the
lines OF the figure except b. extremely cor
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12

pulent people. In fact, emancipation from
the restriction of tight apparel has mani
tested itself in growing tendency to don
no corset whatever or such of SO diuinu-
tive form that no motion Of the body may
be impeded. This gives that wonderful
ease and comfort and graceful swing to the
carriage of those few whom Nature has
not too beautifully equipped with avoirdu-
pois making them the envy of their less
fortunate sisters The low swinging lines
OF the bust will be carried into the new
fall garments with the broad-shouldered
coats, and, for once at least, a Toman's
shoulders will be allowed to assume their
normal position and will no longer be held
aloft by the rigid lines of the high-busted
nature which come too close under the
armplt
Footwear plays an important role IN
the lingerie of the well-dressed woman
and dainty hosiery is affected by the same
fashions which govern the gown this year.
1t is the proper fad to have the stockings
match the costume in color. with the re-
suit that black is not so universally used
as it has been heretofore There is a be-
wildering display of silk and Isle hosiery
of every shade of gray or tan in the shops
today, and they are designed to match
ones gown exactly, and the ultra-fashion-
able woman will even have her shoes of
the same color-a want which is easily
satisfied In the tan shades at least The
secret of the French woman's perfect dress
Is the attention which she gives to every
detail of her toilette. She would not think
of wearing corsets, shoes, or stockings OF
any but perfect fit and the latter must al
ways accord with her gown in style and
color. FELIX FoURNERY.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
AS OTHERS SAW HER.
Poet Burns Desire Was Achieved by
This Bride.

My wife has had her curiosity appeased
in way that viii satisfy her for some
time said the newly-married man, in the
Detroit Free Press" 1t was my idea to
make our wedding trip as quiet as posi-
BILE, and do away as much as we could
with the annoyance that usually attends
wedding couples. But the lady said that
she was proud of being a bride, and that
she wanted to hear the comments that the
people would make. With this end in view
she hit upon the crazy notion of playing
deaf and dumb and going through lot Of
monkey shines with our fingers to carry
out the scheme. She reasoned that this
would cause people to talk in our pres
enee, and thus we would be able to hear
what they said.
81 opposed the idiotic idea from the start,
but what l said cut no figure, and 1 had
to consent to the plan. Our first chance
to try the scheme occurred In a railway
station where he were waiting for a train.
My wife commenced her pantomime, and
had 10 carry 1t out, feeling like a fool
while l was doing it, She wobbled her
fingers and I wobbled mine. and we soon
had everyone staring at us. There were
20 women seated back of us. and the COM
ments she desired so much to hear soon
came.
ITS a newly-married couple, said one
The poor things are &eaf and dumb. Isn't
it awful?'
what Go you suppose he saw in her.?
asked the other. She is positively home
ly'
"'And her hat is out of date was the
next startler.
Looks like an old one made over was
the reply.
Her dress wrinkles in the back said
the first
She's thirty-fve II she's a day and she
looks as If she had frightful camper. put
in one OF them.
Right there my wife found her tongue,
and her remarks to those two women left
no doubt about her having that important
article that women are supposed to exer-
else so freely"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
Sports for Women.

The Revue des Revues" publishes
the opinions of a number of prominent
persons on the subject of sports for
women. Carmen sylvia thinks that "le
sport" is not to be denied to women, $50
long as she remains gracious and touch
ing like Sakuntaia, succors the distressed
like st. Genevieye. sings and plays like
St Cecilia, brings up her children like
Blanche OF Castillo, spins like Queen
Bertha. weaves like Penelope, embroiders
like the Roumanian princesses of old,
paints missals like Ann of Brittany. tends
the wounded like Florence Nightingale,
and writes poetry like Margaret of Ma
varre and the Empress Elizabeth Vt
Austria" The Duchess dues does not
make so exacting a demand upon the
modern woman's capabilities. Her ap-
p. oval of all out door games and field
s:Jrts for women is prefaced by the state
ment that she Is a feminist" A femin-
ist, she adds is the guardian of the home.
Nine. Clemence Roger, who is an author
ity on mathematical and natural sciences,
is of the same opinion on this subject az
these two women of the world. She be-
lieves that women by physical exercise
will gain in health, strength, and in grace
of motion and carriage.
'The languid Dialogues who spert their
date" Mercel Provost, the novelist. and
Eriile lola believe entirely In the modern
woman. NJ. Provost says that in the fu-
ture women will do all that men do In
sciences. arts. exercise OF the body, and
mind. and NJ. lola is strongly in favor OF
co-educasion of the sexes, such as is car
ried out in some Scotch and American
schools, where boys and girls are brought
up together. NJ. Sully PsIdhomme. the
Soet however, considers lie sport I'M
womanly. or Is rather fearful of women
borrowing from men purely virile qua tics
which would disigure ard ruin their
charm. More serious stu are the objec-
tions raised by eminent medical men like
Drs. Pozzi, Charcot, Max Nordau, and Her
incourt who one and all dspreeate, to
lesser or greater extent, athletic sports for
women. DIR. Herincouft is even OF The
opinion that there is no kind Of outdoor ex-
frci.e which may be set down as absolutely !
to the feminine system.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
To snve Your skirts.

The girl who Is travelling gave me a new
idea the Other day. 1t was an idea In
petticoats. ard I grasped 1t thankfully.
says writer in the kansas City Jour
nal"
She had on a silk skirt, OF course, and
it was one she had made herself, which is
not SO much a matter of course.
There was nothing unusual about 1t from
the outside. 1t was an ordinary taffeta
skirt made with rufies and a woke. But
when she TOOK it on l saw that it had a
deep facing Of some ort of thin stuff
around the hen and that the front breadth
was likewfie lined
What's this p said /. eager for informa-
ton. Yea can pick up any amount of
knowledge If you only keep your eyes d
your ears open. l would trust person who
had never had days schooling in her life
to turn out in the end a wei educated
woman II she only went around using her
senses like feele-s. Mind you ! say to 6
Of a womaa not OF man. don't believe
men are so quick TO acquire that SOFT OF
education as women are. However, that Is
not the point. We were talking petticoats,
not personalities.
The girl who is travelling showed me
how she kept her silk skirts from cutting
into ribbons. II WIS by means OF this fac
ing. and the facing was made of pongee.
''Pongee." she said. lis very light. 1t
doesn't soil easily. and it's not as expen-
siye as you would think. Two yards were
all ! needed for this. ] faced the bottom
OF the skirt. you see. where it rubs against
my shoe tops and then l thought would
put 1t in the front against my knees The
plan has worked admirably. Once ! have
taken out the facing and have had 1t wash
ed.
The Shirt mas already lasted twice the
allotted span OF a silk petticoat. and | am
hoping .aat it may have nine lives"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
A wall About widows.

A disappointed girl who has not yet sue
ceeded in making match takes the mar
riage of Lady Randolph Churchill to Corn
wallis West as the text for a jeremiad
againts the widows. Everybody knows"
she says, chat it is getting harder to find
husbands. Either the husbands are grow
ing scareer or the men are growing foxier.
but anyhow the chances OF the girls are
growing poorer all the time. Things have
reached such a pass that almost any girl
will take almost any old thing for hus-
band and be glad to get him. And now,
with the matrimonial market all democrat
lied in this way, in step the mothers and
the grandmothers, the roaring forties and
bowling ffties the widows who have had
all that was coming to them, and they cool
ly wGlk OF with the very men whose youth
and mbecility had marked them out as
victims for the average summer girl Il
ii an outrage which society should not toll
crate 1t has gone far enough already
Talk about the remarriage of divorceesi
Better stop the remarriage OF the elderly
widow to the eligible young man."
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
An Executive Wife.

There is really no use OF having a man
about the house. At least that is the
opinion OF many members OF the fair sex.
There is Detroit woman and her cook.
however, who have learned the failacy of
such an idsa, says a chronicler in a Wes-
tern exchange.
The other day the head of the household
was suddenly called away from town.
When he was gene his wife decided TO look
after the barn herself and put the money
thus saved into a beautiful summer dress
that she did not need. That evening It
rained and she tripped TO the stables in
a macintosh that she tossed OF the near
est part OF the nearest horse in lieu of
convenient peg and was Immediately kick
ed a, dozen feet in a straight line. The
cook ran out and displayed her presence
OF mind by turning the hose on her mis-
tress and playing it on her until she had
to revive in order not to drown.
When it came to putting hay down into
the managers the cook fell headforemost in
to the funnel-shaped chute made for this
purpose, and most of her blood had gravi-
tated 10 her brain before the people in tee
block-two policemen. a contractor and a
veterinary surgeon-had rescued her. She
was In bed under medical care. the wife is
being treated for general confusion Of the
body. and the returned coachman is under
extra pay TO assure the husband that
everything went off nicely
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
The White Glove

The passing OF the white glove is not a
souree Of unmixed Ianientation TO the yo-
man who desires TO follow the edict of
fashion. According TO the popular idea
the boot and glove are the distinguishing
characteristics by which q woman of re-
hnement may be recognized among others.
and the simultaneous reign of the white
glove and the long skirt has been a source
Of anxiety. as well as shock, to the in
rate sense Of daintiness OF this woman
Now that Paris has declared Ia favor Of
tans and grays. no doubt a widespread
concurrence Of opinion as to the general
fitness OF the glove 20 the occasion upon
which II is to be worn will prevail.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
OLD MAID FACTORIES.
That Is whnt Boarding Houses Are
Being Called.


Is the boarding house girl likely to die
an old maid? That is the question which
is agitating some gentle minds these bright
summer days.
Some OF the girls think she is and give
sorrowful reasons therefor. The made
quacy of parlors. the curiosity of the
boarding house old maid and the capacity
of the boarding house child for being
where 1t iE not wanted, are some OF the
lions in the path Of this unhappy damsel.
1t requires a brave man to call fire.
Quently upon the boarding house girl, so
she says. The parlor is usually full of
people who take an all too evident interest
in the caller and his potential mission.
or else the other boarders, out of a spirit
of friendly curiosity, make frequent err
rands past the open door. But the worst
offender of all is the amiabie but tactless
lady who starts to enter the room and
then backs nervously out apologizing as
she goes. She has broken up more matches
than the boarding house child, SO at least
one boarding house girl aftirms
Any one of these significant actions is
enough to make bashful man take safe
~ in flight or a timid one hesitate. The
evident weight attached by others to
what may be merely the call of an ordi-
nary acquaintance may nip in the tender
bud what might have developed into a
blown courtship, under different cir
cumstances.
These facts tend to make the girl her
self self-conscious. she argues. She
knows that she will have to meet volley
Of good-natured chaff from tactless
hoarders at the breakfast table. She
knows that keen, though kindly eyes are
upon her while she is entertaining her
masculine callers and a certain stiffness
creeps into her manner. She becomes
less attractive and by and by calls be-
come less frequent.
OF course, there are boarding house
matches and plenty of them, but. In spite
of that. the fears of the girls may not be
altogether groundless.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
THE CONFIDENCE" WOMAN.
Would You Pay Anybody to Listen
to Your Woes.

to Your Woes.
Every woman with a heartache feels at
times as IL it would greatly benefit her If
she could pour her sorrows and condolences
Int, some sympathetic ear. Some one has
suggested that tactful woman might make
a good thing by acting as confidantes and
advisers to these afflicted ones. During the
summer the young women who spend the
season at the interior resort or abroad
are quite often worried and depressed at
the thought Of their frances remaining in
town. In this case a bright business wo-
man suggests the series of letters that are
to be exchanged and the proper attitude to
be assumed. so that the same eongeniality
exists as if many miles did not separate
the sweethearts.
Sometimes married people bring their do
nestle troubles to be smoothed out Pos
sibly thereare an oyerworked husband and
an extravagant wife to be dealt with The
business woman suggests to the wife means
10 lift the husband from the slough Of des-
pond, and at the same time advises her to
show brighter and more hopeful side of
her nature than has been her won't
In this way many domestic tragedies are
avoided, and all through the Offices of the
hearing condolences woman" To the ell
DERBY woman who has probably reached
three score years and has seen her husband
buried and her children married of into
homes of their own she gives pleasant lit
tie bits of philosophy and suggests means
for preventing a breach between the mar
ried children and the dear, proud, little old
lady.
To the working women and ambitious
ef nc al foIx- ard ssha
renders her greatest services. She knows
the means by which fit of the blues can
be chased away. and her spirited little dis
courses given to them after an unusually
hard day are soul inspiring and helpful
beyond expression.