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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-13

the body in a condition OF sound health.
Mrs Il. a. Alsbrook, Of Austin, Lonoke Co.,
Ark writes: Il After ave months Of great SUI.
ferng with female weak1qs oS =, write for the
benefit Of other suffers ,lo tbs same ais
out any good sesu!t my husband urged 1ne
to Try Or. Pierces edicines-which did. with
wonderful results. I am completely cured. I
#scnption, four Of his Golden Medical Discov-
cry aad two vials Of his Pleasant Pellets.n
Dr.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con-
at;yatinn and sifa cnnseCuenres -s7s5st
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-13
charlottesville Weddings.
Especial Dispatch to The Times

cHARLOTTEsVIILE VA. Dec. r.
Mr.. r. A. Bnford, Of Amherst, and Miss
sCallie Mallory. of this city, were married
this morning at 10 Of clock. at the Residences
of the brides parents, on Jefferson Street,
by Rev c. l. Bane. me same minister
At III O'Clock. at the Charlottesville WOODEN
Mills Chapel, married Mr.. A. c. Burgess.
assistant transfer agent at Union depot.
and Miss Mite Maddox, daughter of Mr.
r. II. Maddox. Of the Woosen Mills.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-13

Hon. VIM. Al, Crouch. the very popular.
5sherin of Gooch!and. aud Captain ~ M
st. clair. prominent nfaciaf OF the same
counsv, where ID the city yesterday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-13
THE GAS WORKS
OF PETERSBURG
No Decisive Steps Taken as TO Their
Sale.
kPPOMATT0x DIVERSION IDEA.
Council VIII BE Requested to Make
an Appropriation 10 Further the
Schcme-Granolitb Sid c. -
walks for Sycamore Street.
Especial Dispatch TO The rimcz.)

PETERSBURG, VA, Dec. FIT is
stated to-day upon authority that is
perfectly reliable that no decisive step
has been taken in the matter of the
ramored sale of the Petersburg Gas Com
pasly. The officials OF this company de-
not seem to wish TO Withhold any infor-
nation from the public and express their
entire willingness TO give for publication
anything definite concerning the matter
Thomas M. Gillian. charged with the
ruin of Miss Sterne. will not be tried at
Prince George County Court tomorrow.
The reason is the same given from term
20 ferm-tho complainant is unable TO APP
pear.
GRANoLITHIC SIDEWALK.
The Street Committee contcnplates
recommending sranolitlaic pavement for
the Sidewalks on Sycamore Street
The plSitiic schools in Petersburg will
close from December 2lst, till January
ID
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-13
Mech scnhurg Mnor,shincrs.
Especial Dispatch 10 The Times

8 NORFOLK. va, Dec la.-J. J. Robert
son and w. j. Rogers, two alleged moon
sinners recently c;asi.rsel., IN Mecklenburg
county. were brought here to-day for trial
in the United States Court. Rogers was
once a Richmond police officer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-13

Mr.. Robt. AZ Candlish. who S well known
here. is criiica1l, i'll at his home, in
AHddiexex county. There Is little Of no
hope OF his recovery.
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,.rades Company Chartered.

Mr. warwick c. White, of Lexington.
va has. succeeded in organizing an. en-
+ernr,se in this city to he known as the
,,larican Trade Association The purpose
~ the company is to conduct a general
r ~ business affecting all classes
If neopIe. The following are the officers
for the first year year. a. 4. 5Mccurdy, presi-
dant. warwick G. White, vice-prasident;
Fam, secretary and treasurer.
AIRS. C. S. Tutwller and daughter, Miss
Anne. of New Orleans. are visiting Mrs.
Iva ,,hoe sclater, on Floyd Avenue and
= n ss.s Run Street,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-13

Mrs Justis is in Newport News on a
visit 10 her father, Mr.. E. r. Roberts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-13

Miss Ellis Glenn. DR.. Hugh S. White
and Mr. J. Leighton Stuart went to Lex
inston to act as bridesmaid and usher at
the marriage of Miss Eleanor Hartman
and Rev. J. Layton Mauze.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-13

Misses Randolph and Coleman. who are
visiting Miss Bessie Cooke, Of Peters
burg. have gone with their hostess for a
visit of a few days ito historic Beech
wood" in Prince George county
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-13

Miss Beulah Eichel and Master Roy
Eichel are in New York for a few days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-13

Miss Josie Dietrich, a very popular
young lady OF Henrico county, will return
home tonight from a two-mc1rafls' visit
to her sister, Mrs. j. S. Mote, of Phil
adelphia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-13

Mrs. Henry Williams has as her guests
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Tabb and Master
Floyd Tabb
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Miss Mabel Vaughan is visiting frieads
in Petersburg.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-13

The reception which was Ito have been
rendered Miss Mildred Lee this afternoon
nv tl1e Confederate Literary Society, viii
not be given oW'n rs+ 70 nne tact that Miss
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-13
brother, Mr. R. P. Irving, of New York.

/ Mr. J. NJ. Anderson, a popular mechanic
at the Richmond Locomotive and Machine
Works, and Miss Mary Champ Norment
were married at $50 o'clock last even
ing The ceremony was performed
in the parlors of Rev. Mr.. Maxwell. 1t
was the purpose of these young people
to have a reception and to take a we'd
ding trip, but, owing to bereavement
in the family of the groom-elect, these
festivities have been postponed.
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or any other POSITION
Like others who have left the Caolnee
of various Presidents, and have voluntarily
gotten out of the Senate. these Two gen
tlemen are leaving simply because III tlle
practice of their profession. as lawyers
they can make five times more IN d yea
than they are at present receiving as pup
lie officials They will leave these places,
it may be stated, for the same reason tllae
Thomas b. Reed resigned as a MEMBER or
the House of Representatives from the
First Maine District and in so doing lett
to some other man the Speakership OF the
House. considered always the second once
of political preferment under the ohlteo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-13

Miss Jennie Mccarthy, of No. S East
A1r7in Street, has gone to Lexington, KY,
TO spend the holidays with Rev L j. and
Mrs. Spencer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-13

Mr.. and MIS-. William Bruce of Port
Norfolk, have issued invitations to the
marriage of their daughter, Mary Louise,
to William e. Flournoy. the marriage to
take place Wednesday evening, December
Goth. at 6 o clock. at Trinity church. Ports
mouth Miss Bruce is a young lady of
many accomplishments. and is very pop
,Ilar in Richmond.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-21

within the past few days at reduction
sales. and have kept list OF the prices.
You must all guess what each article
cost and write the figures down. When
the bell rings the best guessers. or Is II
the best shoppers7- twill receive the re-
ward OF good work by being sent ahead.
This table was not enjoyed by the Wo-
men only. and the theory that women
alone frequent bargain countess. II sGch
a theory stln exists. was once more dis
proved by the fact that the best list or
prices at this table was prepared oy a
member OF the sterner sex.
The Zoo Competition.
The fourth contest ia the series was
one which seemed particularly appropriate
at the present time when all the world
Is reading the delightful animal stories or
Kiplng and Ernest Seton Thomson. and
when. thanks TO Mr. Thomson'e delight
ful sketches even the footprints of wild
animals 1 have known" are fun OF in
terCst
At this table ones intimate knowledge
or bird and beast was put 10 the proof
by pictures OF the feet and legs OF TWEEN
ty-five animals and birds arranged for
classification. a magazine article on the
New York roo. illustrated with photo
graphs, had been drawn upon for the
specimens Each foot or pair Of feet had
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-21

rose and certain pastel tints are the
only tones 10 be avoided. for the well
dressed woman prefers something at once
warmer than tho pastel tints and more
original than blue OF pink.
The Perfect Schedule.
Out OF respect 20 these sentiments. the
makers Of beautiful clothes have evolved
a sort OF schedule OF color arrangements
for collars. and with a brown gown a
green neck band is considered the most
tasteful combination. with a blue gown
the dominant tone near the face should be
burgundy red. and with a red gown black
and whistle and a touch Of gold Is the
preference Just what form the neck
band should take IS not far nor difficult
20 discover for "A broad straight band
Is universally preferred TO any % the
eccentric shaped collars within which de-
voted womaukind suffered aud was silent
But. after all, the true charm OF a neck
band depends on Its decoration. and none
bur pessimist could fail 10 approve with
at least i've out Of the seven charming
designs for collars given la the sketchea
group OF novelties from "A shop famous
for these pretty tribes.
Collar number one counting from the
LEFT side Of the picture. Is OF heavy eoru-
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FORMAL AND INFORMAL NOTES.

Formulas showing the Correct
Grammatical Combinations.
one OF the most dimcult things in note
writing Is the combination % second AMI
third persons. or OF first and third The
start may be braveiy and correctly made
in the third person. but the first will come
In. unless the writer is trained 20 keep Il
out.
a note to a servant or 20 a business Arm
may be written entirely IN the third per
SON. IN the second and third. or in the
FIRST and second. woman might write
thus to her housemaid.
Mrs Brown wishes Maggie oliver 10
so 30 her house Thursday and put Il In
order to receive the family on Friday.
New York. September 20"
or combining the second and third per
sons.
Mrs. Brown wishes you to 60" etc.
combine second and third. Stin anothe-
way Is the following. in the second and
third persons:
Maggie. Mrs. Brown wishes you TO go.
etc
And a fourth in nrst and second per
sons:
Maggie wish YOU 10 20 20 my house
tomorrow morning and put Il In order 70
receive the family the next day.
Mrs Andrew Brown"
The only case ~ which the signing Of
the husbands name Is proper Is case
like this when the person addressed
would not know what TO make OF the
signature. Alice Barnum Brown or
"Ance Brown" She might think the let
ter 10 be from the daughter Alice Brown.
and so without the proper authority.
There s. no occasion TO tax her mental
ability. for Mrs Andrew Brown" IL not
only correct. but the best form under the
circumstances.
The note IN the third person saves much
unnecessary writing which makes the
sending Of letter such bugbear 20 most
people. a note to a librarian might be be
gun:
ITO the Librarian OF the Lenox Library:
Dear Sir"
But a simpler way r. this:
'Wlll the librarian OF the LenoN library
please aend 10 Mrs Andrew Brown by
the bearer. Edmund Gosse's History Of
Eighteenth Century Literature7"
40 Fifth avenue. ? October"
The superscription OF such a note would
be:
TO the Librarian OF the Lenox Libra
~. Sa5 Fifth Avenue
The address should be written out for
the benefit OF the bearer. and the envelope
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-21
To Clean a wooden Dr.-..

The following simple method OF eleaninr,
dress skirt has been 50 thoroughly test
ed that no one need hesitate about try
Ing II. Tho rule was FIRST learned from
cook who accidentally had a cup OF
melted butter spilled over her dress IL
was thought 20 be beyond retaining.
hut tho cook herself declared that she
could take every bit OF the grease out
and she DID. Since then the rule has been
applied TO many less hopeless cases. and
invariably with the most satisfactory OF
results
Take threo-fourths OF pail u cold soft
water, and add one teacup Of ammonia.
Thoroughly brush and shake the dress
skirt. then rinse IN up and down repeat
edly In this ammonia water AFTER
thoroughly "sousiuR" Il. let II he In the
water for on hour. once more rinse II up
and down, then take II out. squeezing the
water from Il but not wrinRing a.
Put up two lines 10 that they shall cross
each other and hang the skirt upon them.
pinning the bottom 20 the crossed lines
50 that the skirt shall be well spread a
part.
while the skirt f. stu quite damp iron
81 upon the wrong side. ironing till dry.
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tain. by careful cultivation. the length OF
sixteen and even eighteen inches has been
attained. Such an example Is iliustra cd
In ono OF the accompanying cults, viii b
were made from photographs taken by a
French official In Anam with the appr0-
val OF their owner. an AnameHe nohleman.
This custom prevails generally through
out what is known as Indo-China, which
includes SIAM Burmah, Gambia. Laos
and the shan States. etc. IL Is also com
mon througho the Chinese Empire. more
especially ia the southern provinces.
WelI-to-dO merchants and storekeepera
content themselves with encouraging the
growth OF one or two nails only. usually
those OF the fore and middle fingers. ON
clais. according 10 their grade. may culti-
yRte a larger number OF claws. OF q pro
portionAtely exaggerated length The
wives Of merchants ana Of persons OF the
sh'upp@r succles" are also fond Of this
sort Of display. In cases where the exigen-
e,es Of The domestic situation call Tor some
degree OF toll In the household. protectors
usually OF silver or some baser metal. are
worn as sheaths over the projecting tai
ous. Nails measuring On inch and quar-
ter or an inch and a haif In length are
quite common IN China. and. as has been
remarked. claws extending ten or twelve
times that length are b. no means rare ~
the neighboring states.
n IA said that some u the Anamsse
noblemen never have their nails cut from
the time Of birth. In such cases. OF course,
the moor creatures are practically helpless,
and have TO rely on servants entirely for
assistance In the discharge Of the most
cannon Offices. being unable either 10
clothe or feed themselves
''' DR. Henry Lddeli.
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in that az intervals OF an eighth Of an
inch a green or brown velvet cord 10
raised on the wool ground work Very
evidently the Irish corduroy is having no
difficulty In placing itself among the most
favored goods OF this season.
Prune Colored Costume.
A crepoline possibility Is shown in the
reproduction OF a serviceabie little street
suit In prune color. Very simply. the
skirt. bolero fronts. collar and cuffs are
relieved By "A treatment in braids OF two
tones. which. by the way Is a favorite
trimming nat aud rather wide white
silk braid is laid on first and upon the
edges Of this narrow black braid IL run
resulting In simple. but none the less
brilliant ornamentauon. About the bust
and shoulders OF this practical li,tle suit
a scarf % black silk Manchurian crepe
Is draped and drawn IN front through a
charming gun metal buckle, In which
small amethysts are sunk
Goats for American school Girls.
The slender American girl OF fifteen or
thercabouts. though buried 60 all social
purposes. IN the school room. Is yet the
mistress OF certain very clearly defined
fashions. She has discovered a marked
liking for the waistless coat with Rag
Ian shoulders and pockets set IN strange
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-21
SEVEN GUESSING TABLES.
New scheme for a Successful Home
Party.

A New scheme for a sueeesstui h""'e
Party.
rhere could not be a brighter plan Tor
entertaining ones friends. from six
ye,r-old 20 his grandparents-than a
guessing party. new idea In evening
amusements at home.
Thir,y-six people were asked and eleven
tables prepared for them. The guests
on arriving. we're ushered into little
recen,Aon room where they remained IN
N the last OF the party appeared The
eoia,nr doors were then thrown open re-
yeaiine the parlors arranged ne TOT
ara party played progressively.
AZ the hrst table the players foun1
,hcr,selvcs confronted By eighteen smAIi
dIshea containing familiar seeds obtained
sr,r, neiehboring seed shop There
v,as rose seeds. morning glory, sunnowe''
oetunia. pansy and hOilyhoek seed Go
vcr and timothy. and buckwneat, musk
melon. pumpkin. celery, popcorn. onion
grsne blackberry. tomato and cabbage.
Fseh dish held a different variety ana
usa surmounted BY a little card which
lrsteaa OF q name bore number. Inc
hn.tess herself had retained list OF the
eontents OF the dishes with their numbers.
rarh guest received pencil and paper anu
ssS asked 70 guess what each dish con-
,atred. 10 write his answer IN ro'aucn
sccorsing 70 the numbers upon the cards
.rns contest proved 20 be thoroughly ex-
citing and most deceptive. Many OF me
nlavers entered upon Il with the ioe~
that to name dozen and hall NAr's'lss
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Of common seeds would be as simple as
20 classify a corresponding number Of
flowers or vegetables
IL required but a moments examlna-
ton Of the dishes 10 convince OF the
contrary. Flower seed was hopelessiy
confused with that OF vegetables. one
grain wac mistaken for another ard fruit
pits failed 90 be identihcd
The Bargain Counter.
At the ringing OF the second bell all lists
were collected and compared with that OF
the hostess The two players who came
nearest 10 perfection. progressed 20 the
next table. An odd and puzzllug collection
OF objects presented themselves at the
second station OF the game There was a
yard OF silk. three and a haH Yards Of
chintz a small china cup and saucer. a
potted rubber plant. a vinaigrette bottle.
chatting dish. dust brush. a pair OF
channels gloves. a card case, bronze can
dlestick and a bunch OF artificial roses
for bonnet trimming
Good gracious What can these be In
tended for7 What can tho test be at this
table?' fiuttered the guests. In excite
ment The hostess was summoned TO ex-
plain
"Oh. this Is the bargain table" she said
laughingl II bought all these little objects
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-21
CUSTAVE ECKSTEIN g. co,

an especially piquant flavor. put che whole
mixture IN bowl which has been rubbed
inside with the least suspicion OF garlic.
Cut brown bread very thin. butter n well.
ana spread with the apples Lay the Alices
shape
for the second. chop tart Juicy applsa
very line. then mix with their own bulk
or pot cheese softened with a little sweet
cream. Season well with salt. pepper and
lemon juice Butter bread either white
or brown very thickly and spread with
the mixture. For the third sort mir the
chopped apples with either peanuts or
English wainuts. also chopped very fine
season with sugar. salt. a dish Of tabasco
and very little onion Juice and work
the mixture well into It's own bulk OF
double cream cheese. Butter the bread
lightly. spread with the mixture. then dot
the surface sparsely with picked capers.
or shTeds or olive.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-21

unorthodox places and in giving these
garments her cachet she Is. IN a great
measure responsible for their partial re-
vival this season. Behold. for example. in
what species OF box coat the belle OF the
future takes the air. Her skirt Is a plain
affair OF brown cloth killed 10 tho kne 8
after the mode Of that skirt used for
shooting and ishing The coat slipped
over the flannel shirt waist is Of brown
Irish frieze. 1t is puritanically stitched
and. though its lines are not those OF
beauty nor lis mission evidently to sug-
gest grace. n possesses the exceeding fea-
ture of being as convenient as a cape but
twice as warm and absolutely water
proof. The slanting pockeis cut IN tho
breast are 70 hold and warm the hands on
frigid days. and the hat that accompanies
this useful winter walking costume Is n
stitched brown felt OF eighteenth century
military shape and relieved by tuft OF
brown satin ribbon at one side.
For Comfort and Beauty.
Hardly less severe in line. but equally
smart is the companion figure 20 the
brown ideal OF comfort. The darkest blue
Pentlond serge forms the body OF the
coat and skirt which are boldly relieved
by gay facings and bindings OF the bright
royal Stuart tartan. This Is daring. but
sweet sixteen does appear 20 advantage In
these square cut clothes that are topped
of by round red felt hat having
dark blue silk drawn In front through a
cairngorn buckle.
Quicksilver silk and Madeira embroidery
are two conspicuous features Of dress at
this moment The former is 80 named be-
cause Of the remarkable glitter or It's
finish glitter that is more intense than
that OF a satin surface ard which only
appears In the folds Of the silk. not upon
the Nat surface. Gorgeous evening 81 ks
watered in large and small rings in now
city. but newer and richer In appearance
are the heavy hack and white silks that
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-21

20 employ nothing nauseOus or innamma-
bic. one flask contained clear water. one
water and chalk. another milk. another
aromatic ammonia Lime water. artists
fNative mud and mucilage. cold tee, sweet
OH and bouillon completed the list.
Each bottle had been carefully corked
and all tho labels had been washed away
The player uucorked the bottle. smellcd
It's contents and. II he could. wrote down
tho name OF the liquid he thought 81
held
As the company was a large one sup
per was not eaten at table. but passed by
maids assisted by young girls OF the
household. IL consisted OF cold game, a
salad and rolled sandwiches followed By
cake, coloa and bonh0ns.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-21
r9E ALL coNoUERING COLLAR.
coHRECT SCHEDULE or COLOR
ARRANGEMENTS.

Green l. the Tone for n Brown Toi-
irt-Burgundy Red HnrmoniEes
with Hue. and for Red the Collar
should he a Pretty Mixture Of
mack and white and Gold-EnEltsh
crepoIIne. French Cords and Irish
corduroy Are the Popular Novel
ties Ia winter stuns-Some Charm
ing Fashions for school Girl. In
Their Teens, with Design OF New
WnistIe-s Coat.
New York. Oct. is-However simply
or.s autumn gown may be made. there
rests a sort OF moral responsibility TO
Give the collar at once decorative and
orgina! appearance. OF course. as this
is he autumn when dark stuns are TO
che fore, the sensible dressmaker dashes
i1 an irrelevant but wholly coquettish bit
Of color at the neck band. Turquoise. old
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-21

are watered IN designs Of flowers. Flow
ers IN single huge blossoms, bouquets or
garlands ana showing FAR more enectiVeiy
than when embroidered or damasked.
over All these the Madeira embroidery
easts rs delicate design IN panels and
hands IL IS SILK embroidery done on
silk All the unworked material Is cut
away when the pattern Is completed and
the result effected Is very much that OF a
heavy. gorgeously colored lace.
Mary Dean.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-21
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There IA not remedial agent IN the
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all other malarlous. bilious and other To-
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quickly as RADwAY's READY RE-
lief
% cents per bottle. Sold by druggists.
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