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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-09

TANK u OdIp6uIeTJ
It was written at Charlotte, N. c, and
it begins with the affectiOna,e title BIZ
which Mrs. Davis frequently addressed
April :. 1865.
my Own Dear Old Banny: Since my
arrival here have been so busy as to
have only the evening to write in, and
then but one room where the children
most did congregate, so I have written
you but one disjointed letter.
The news of Richmond came upon
me like the 'abOminatiOn OF desOlatiOn,
the loss of Selma like the 'blackness
thereof Since your telegram upon your
arrival at Danvi1e we have nothing
except the widest rumors, all, how
ever, discouraging.
Il. who know that your strength
y hen ST rIed uD is great, and that you
can do with few what others
have faIIed to do with many, am await
ing prayerfully the advent of the time
when 1t is Gods viii to deliver US
through His own appointed agent 1
trust IT may be you, as / believe It IS.
at would comfort me greatly f you
Gould only find an opportunity to write
me a full, long letter. As soon as we
are established here [ am anxious to
leave Mrs. Chestnut with the children
and bring Ii Pie evidently the BABY
to see you. I do not know how soon
that may be. God grant it may be soon.
The gentlemen l have seen here (the
OJIlCerS CT the posi- are eACeeulIlS1E
kind. and have offered me every civ
ility in their power.
The surgeon general was also very
kind in mis- offers of service Col. John
ston with his wife called TO see me.
Mrs. Joe Johnston is here living with
the cashier of the bank and family, and
keeps very pretty fancy carriage and
horse. I have not seen her. but L hear
she is going out Of town before long
to some watering place or other. Mrs.
Semmes went off yesterday for the
south. I did not see her. The WiSfalls
are staying, I believe. with Mrs. John
stOn, also. They arrived yesterday.
q heard a funny account of Wig
fails interview with Beauregard. 1t
seems he went to see him on his way
to this place, and when the news of the
evacuation of Richmond came, and that
the enemy had not yet entered the
town, the general said, oh. trey DO not
understand the situatiOnl 1t is, or ought
to be. q plan of Lees to keep between
Richmond and the enemy. II Grant at
tempts to throw troops between his
army and Richmond Lee can whip them
in detail With this plan Wiglau was
immensely satisfied.
Il cannot judge of the moral effect
of the fall of Richmond. The people
here were about as low down as they
could be before, as I infer from little
things but, upon the whole. I do not
think the shock is as great as ex-
pected.
I'VE had a digest of your address to
the people today, and I could not make
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-09
b.
Frank G.
Carpenter

much OF it, except an encouraging ex-
hOrtatiOn. Am anxious to see the whole
thing. NumberleSs surmiseS are haz-
arded here as TO your future deSttna-
ton and occupation, but I know that
wherever you are and in whatever en-
gagged 1t is in an efficient manner for
the country. The way things look now
the trans-M Mississippi seems our ulti-
mate destination.
Though I know you do not like my
interference, let me entTeat you not to
send B. B. to command there. I am
satisfied that the country will De
ruined by its intestine feuds if you do
so. If your friends thought it best
should feel helpless, but resigned; but
even those who hope for favors in that
event deprecate it for you. If I am in
trusive forgive me for the sake of the
love which impels me, but pray long
and fervently before wOu decide to do
it.
Mrs Chestnut wrote me a most af-
fectiOnate letter from Chester today.
She is staying in two rooms very badly
furnished, and furnished with food by
her friends there. As I shall have
spare room, she win come over and
stay a few days with me. l nave car
pets, some curtains, some window
shades and three pictures, and some
lovely volumes of books belonging to
man in Augusta marble table, bro
catelle chairs, nice china and nice tin
and very kindly treated by the Jewish
man, Wiele, who owns the hOuse-W1tn
the delicacy and hospitality of a gentle
man. Maj. Willis has offered CH cry at
tenuon and so has Mai EchOls-Harri-
son has been more efficient and atten-
tive than I thought he could be. and
very affectiOnate and kind. 1 really
regret to see him go tomorrow, which
IS the day he proposes to leave.
The Trenholms left yesterday for
Chester, with Col. Trenholm. Our little
ones are all we'll, but very unruly, or
else the small house makes me sensl-
bic of it. Ii Pie is sweet and pink and
loving. her hands and gums are hot
and swollen, and I think she is teeth
ing Billy is we'll, but bad. Jeff is un-
remunerative, but behaves wei in the
main. Jeff is very much exercised
about his pony, Maggie about her sad
dle-Margaret about her saddle-EIlen
about her child-W ashingtOn (WhO IS
a fine bOy) about his $4,000 left in his
masters hands with his clothes.
about my precious Old Ban, whom L
left behind me with so keen a heart
acne
Write to me, my own precious only
love, and believe me as ever your de-
voted wife
Maggie sends love, as do Jeff and
BliIy-Has Ives turned up Did john
son leave his family? Had Mrs. Nc
Lean got Off Did Mr. MinneSerOde
come out2 Did we bring off anything
when you came? Did you send the pest
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-09

the carriage to his house, etc, etc
sent 1t to the depot to be put on a fiat
car. At the moment of starting il was
said they could not take it in that train,
but would bring il on the next train. It
has not been heard from since.
4 sent a message to Mr. Grant that I
had neglected to return the COW and
wished him to send for her Immediately.
Called off on horseback to the depot.
left the servants to go down with the
boxes and they left Tippy. Watson
came willingly Spencer against my
will Robert, Aft V. B. and Ives got
drunk
David Bradford went back from the
depot to bring out the spoons and forks
which, I was told, had been left. ana 10
come out with Gen Breckenridge since
then I have not heard from either Of
them
Il had short notice ana was inter-
dupted so often and SO little aided that
the results are very unsatisfactory
The people here have been very kind.
and the mayor and cour ell have offered
assistance in the matter of quarters.
and have very handsomely declared
their undated confidence. 1 do not
wish to leave Virginia, but cannot de-
clde on my movements until those OF
the army are better developed.
Il hope you are comfortable and trust
soon to hear from you. Kiss my dear
children.
-T weary Of this sad recital and have
nothing pleasant to tell. May God have
you in his holy keeping is the ferVent
prayer Of your ever affectionate
Husband"
81. D. Howell is here, though I have
not seen him. He and Joe Mex came
together asa guard to treasury specie"
The next letter refers 70 a letter from
Mrs. Davis, which was probably lost
1t is:
'Danville, Va, April 6, 1865.
Dear Winnie: Many thanks for your
letter giving me an account of your
situation al Charlotte. IN my letter of
yesterday I gave you all of my pros
spects which can now be told, not nav
ing heard from Gen. Lee and having to
conform my movements to the military
necessities Of the case We are now
fixing an executive office where the
here, and do not propose at this time
deflnltely to fix upon q point for seat
Of govt. in the future.
7 am unwilling to leave Va and do
not know where within her borders
the requisite houses for the depart
ments and the congress could be found.
7 hope our dear children will be Wen
WAen they nave re-CV cred from the eff
Iects Of their journey. Enclosed please
ma two letters. As specimens of deep
feeling and idle speaking they might
stand for extremes in their classes.
Love to Maggie, little Maggie, Jeff,
Billy and little Winnie. Farewell, my
love May God bless, preserve and
guide you Husband
Letter From Mrs. Davis.
The next letter is from Mrs. Davis.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-09

"T ASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. s.-The
w manuscript division of the Ii
brary of Congress has just been
put into shape and made accessible to
the historical student some most inter-
esung letters written by jefferson Da-
Wis and his wife while the two were
fleeing southwark from Richmond at
the close Of the war. The letters were
sent from one to the other in all sorts
Of ways, but in most cases by soldiers
The most Of them were intercepted, and
the collection finally came into the
hands Of Edwin NJ Stanton. who was
secretary Of war. Mr. Stanton kept
the letters among his private papers,
and 1t was only after his death that
they came to the national library. I
am told that they have never been
published
These letters were written under
conditions of terrible excitement The
COnfederacy was falling and the sword
Of death hung by a hair over president
Davis and his administration. The
letters were written without any idea
that they would ever be published, and
they give perhaps the trueSt insight
into the characters of Mr.. Davis and
Mrs. Davis and show the beautiful re-
lations which they held to each other.
VIII let them speak for themselves.
Writes on Eve of Flight.
The first letter is from President Da-
Wis just after he sold out his household
effects in Richmond at auction and had
IleQ SOuLnWarQ TO DanNule. Va Mrs.
Davis was with her children at Char
IOtte, \. c. The letter reads
"Danville, Va April 3, 1865
Ny Dear Wife: / have in vain sought
TO get into communication with Gen.
Lee and have postponed writing in the
hope that I would soon be able to speak
10 you with some confidence of the fu-
ture- On Sunday 1 was called out Of
church to receive a telegram announc-
ing that Gen Lee could not hold his
position longer than till night, and
warning me that We must leave Rich
mOnd, as the army would commence
retiring that evening. ] made the nee
essary arrangements at my office and
went to our house to have the proper
disposition made there. Nothing had
been done after you left and but little
could be done in the few hours which
remained before the train was to leave.
Il packed the bust (prObably OF Mr..
Davis and gave it to John Davis, who
offered to take it and put it where it
should never be found by a Yankee.
also gave him charge OF the painting of
the Heroes Of the Nalley'-bOth were
removed after dark The furniture Of
the house was left and very little Of
the things I directed to be put up in
Guiding bedding and groceries. were
saved. Mrs Omelia behaved lust as
you described her. but seemed anxious
TO serve and promised to take care Of
everything, which may mean something.
The auctiOneer returned account of
sales, $zS,4OO. Could not dispose of the
carriage. Mr. Grant was afraid to take
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-09

made with two regular turkey trOt
sWayS.
Nothing Complicated.
It can readily be seen that this
third movement has nothing compli-
Gated about it. Neither had the sec
ond for that matter, although some
practice is required to perfect the fish
walk and to make it look like a grace
full dance step
The skipping in this third movement
however, requires no practice at all
and the California Dip is done pre-
cisely the same as any dip introduced
in any of the tango movements Of to-
day It may be little lower than
some. but the only practice required
is to learn to do it so perfectly that
it appears cas- and graceful rather
should be remembered right here, that
the trsn5ition from the second to the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-09
Stolen Madonna Is
Returned to Church

Rome Italy. Nov. s.-The recovery OF
the stolen Madonna and Child" OF
PinturicehiO in London and it's return
to the church of St Maria Maggiore at
Spello, from whence it was stolen. is
announced A customs deposit ticket
relating to some article left in london
was found on one Of four men ar
rested by the Italian government on
suspicion of being concerned in the
theft of the picture. Inquiry showed
that the ticket referred to a large
travelling trunk, which bore no name. A
watch was kept, but no one appeared
to claim the trunk. It was opened and
found to contain the picture. The
Italian consul in London and other Off
Gals examined the picture, which
measures feet 10 inches by 2 feet 10
inches, and is painted on wood. The
Identification was held to be complete
Apparently the trunk with it's false
bottom, had been specially made to re-
ceIye the painting, as it was exactly
the right size.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-09

ordinary skip done four times in the
regular turkey trot position for dane
ing.
On the fifth count comes what is
known as the California Dip with the
mans right knee and the girls right
knee touching the IIOOr This
dip is held for two counts OF the music,
and the finish Of the eight counts is
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-09

third movement should be made very
rapidly.
There should really b no break at
all between the fish walk and the sec
ond movement. and the skipping and
dip of the third One leads directly
into the other.
After all, the secEet of any dance
step is to make it appear like second
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-09

each movement separately, and then
fit the different movements together
Never try to do everything at once.
The result will be a finished dance
rather than "a series of movements,
and you will scott at the idea of there
ever being a time when you couldn't
do so simple a thing as the Futurist
Twill
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-09
By Donald Brian

BY Donald Brian.
Now playing in The Marriage
rket-''-COpyright 1913, by Interna-
tionaI News Service
THE third movement Of the Flu
turist Twill begins with a skip
ping step. This comes after the
fish walk movement, and is simply an
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-09
THE most perfect American bean
tyl Chicago claims her.

NHE most perfect American bean
tyl Chicago claims her.
She is Miss Margaret Adamick,
Of No 4S17 Sheridan Road, that city,
and the title of Americas most per-
feet beauty has been conferred upon
her by the experts Of Smith college, at
Northampton. Mass.
The decision, however, was not
reached until after many weeks of
research.
Miss Adamick is little more than
16 years old, and her measurements.
the college experts declare, compare
more closely to those of Venus de
Milo than anyone of the other young
women who has been publicly ac-
claimed the Goth century Venus"
As furnished by the Smith college
experts, Miss Adamicks measurements
are as follows:
Weight. pounds
Height ..-....5 feet, s inches
Bust ...........-..36 inches
Waist. ........26 inches
Hips. ...-.---.36 inches
"And just think of it" said her
proud mother when the report of the
experts had been brought to her, she
was refused permission to play bas-
ketban until she procured a physi-
clans certificate stating that she was
in good health
One of the physicians said:
She is, without doubt, the most pei
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-09

start some
good turkey
trOt on the
piano or
photograph. or
whatever you
have handy.
Then get up
on the floor
and try the
steps. You
have no idea
how very soon
the written
description Of
the steps will
fit In with the
movement of
your feet.
Music has
power for
almost any
thing, you
know. Then
when you
think you know
the steps,
practice them.
each movement
separately,
and then fit
the different
movements
together.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-09

feet specimen of wOmanhood 7 have
ever seen in my professional career
and Chicago women should be proud
Of her.
In addition to her beauty Of face
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-09

and figure she knows how to carry
herself, how to walk and stand and
sit. She is she only girl in this col
Iege who has ever attained such phy-
steal perfection.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-09

Continued on next page. first column.l
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-09
New Light Upon Jefferson Davis Is Shown IN BE-
Letters to Wife and When He Was In Flight Carpenter
Mrs

Copyright, 1913, by Frank C. Carpenter)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-09

off out Of the way? Did you bring the ,
brandy2 Where is Joe?
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-03

The diagram on the right shows the
shape in which the material should be
cut out The two portions B and c
on which the handkerchiefs and gloves
rest should be stiffened with an inter
lining of thin cardboard sewn in be-
tween the silk and the lining.
The two flaps, A and A, are folded
downwards on to B. and sewn down
at the edges, and this forms the peck
cts for the handkerchief The portion
D is folded on to c, and treated in the
same manner Ribbon strings are
provided to secure the case when
closed, and in the right hand sketch
this may be seen accomplished and
the ribbons tied in neat little bow.
The design which appears on the
pockets, and also on the exterior of
the sachets. may be easily worked
from our sketch, and consists of white
dog roses and leaves embroidered in
various shades of green.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-03
NIT SHE CAUGHT HER TRAIN
w,rs7. Heavily Lade'7 With Bundles,
transfers. Them to Gateman When
He Insisted on Ticket.

She had come from out in the state
f. DAYS shopping in Detroit, and
d. had shopped until the last min
80 She was well loaded down with
-.,ssges as she boarded a car by
4. city hall The moment it stop
"a IN front NJ the station she hur-
..fv alighte7 and ran at full speed
~ to the big iron gates. says the
lroiy Free Press.
oh. please let me through quick"
De gasped % the gate man. 4 must
,sss that rain"
Two minutes yet, lady, was the
ain reply. Your ticket, please"
lis in my purse and I just can't
81 a il
Sorry but I can't let you through"
Here. then. I guess you'll have to
bid these things for me-" And be-
-- he realized what was happening
D hin the astonished man found his
-s e1circling a large consignment
L '5ings
Vow exclaimed the woman, trium-
manly. after fumbling in her purse
.-.l she found the ticket. What good
.Hdoe You can't punch the ticket
e., all"
Well. / guess you have it on me
his time" laughed the man. Come
O. OF youI be late" And together
hi rushed through to the train, bun
lis and all, Just in the nick Of time.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-03
IN INFINITE VARIETY
NO FIXED RULE FOR THE SKIRTS
NOW WORN.
II the Effect Is Tapering the Wearer
May Be Sure She Has the FASH
ionabIe Touch-charming
Evening Model.

One almost fcrgets the novelty of
the new blouses IN the infinite variety
that is shown in the skirts. There is
no rule to order them by, beyond that
they must be of small circumference
at the feet. Yards of material may be
incorporated above, but the effect
must be tapering one, whether start
ed from below the hips or below the
knee.
As there is a decided tendency to-
ward pannier-like bouffancy under
the hips, the tapering will be noticed
most often from the knees down The
vogue for the short outstanding tunic
skirt, known in French as lie minaret
provides an attractive medium for the
attainment OF the approved silhouette
1t is seen in various forms. Sometimes
there are two. and even three, such
hounces, but always of a transparent
fabric. They are thinly wired around
the lower edge and trimmed with bead
fringes, chiffon flowers or fur.
A charming evening model along
these lines is shown in the accom-
pany1ng illustration. Rose petal pink
chiffon is used for the corsage and
minaret tunic. The round line of the
latter is broken in front by the lifted
plat in the material. Besides being
wired, the lower edge is bound with
dark fur. Fur is again used as a Dor
der on the arm sides. There are no
sleeves; the material is merely ex-
tended beyond the shoulder and
caught under the arm like an angel
sleeve.
Deep shadow lace founcing is used
for the second tunic, attached to
foundation of thin white silk, and
band cut from the; scalloped edge of
the same lace runs across the lower
half of the corsage, yelled all around
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-03
ONLY FLAkY PASTRY
NOTHING ELSE is FIT FOR HOUSE
HOLD TABLE.
care in Making Pies Is Well Repaid
in the Enjoyment OF the DeIica-
cies-Suggestion That
May Be of Value.

Judgment and taste is good in
choosing pie for dessert. providing it
is the kind of pie which is made from
a pure vegetable fat, and good material
is put between this vegetable fiat
pastry.
Every woman who does her cook.
ing should know how to make nice
fiaky pastry. She can make enough
for two or three days and keep it In
the refrigerator ready for use at any
time.
Pies are not the only desserts
which can be made from pastry, and
if good, plain paste is once accom-.
plished, then it is only step high
er in making puff paste. which de
lights any housekeeper when she sue
ceeds in making it light and fiaky.
1t may be used in patty shells, lady
locks and turnovers. The plain pastry
makes dainty tarts. turnovers, meat
patties, fish patties and cases for ap
pie tart pies, lemon and many other
pies of like nature.
Cranberry aterials-Cranber
ries. one cup; seeded raisins, hall
one; -four, one tablespoonful; lemon
juice. one tablespoonful.
Directions-Cut the cranberries and
raisins in halves before measuring;
mix well with all the remaining in
gradients and bake between two
f1, Hfh "
may also be baked in patty pans with
fancy twisted strips of the pastry over
the top.
Orange Filling for Pies and Tarts-
Materials-Sugar, one cup; orange
juice, half cup; flour, three table
spoonfuls lemon juice, one table
spoonful butter, one tablespoonful;
orange, one; eggs, two; pastry (plain.)
Directions-Cover an inverted pie
pan or patty pans with good plain
pastry, pricking it well with a fork.
Bake a delicate brown. Put the sugar
and -four, we'll mixed, into the double
boiler. All the grated rind of the
orange, lemon and orange juice, and
the eggs lightly beaten. Stir over the
fire until it begins to thicken and
stir occasionally in the double boiler
while it cooks about Is minutes. Add
the butter and cool little. Fill the
baked pastry and cover with a
meringue made from the whites OF
two eggs, beaten stiff, and two table
spoonfuls of powdered sugar added,
and, beat again Flavor with one tea
spoonful of vanilla, and bake in a
slow oven until the meringue is we'll
pulled and a bright brown. Half OF
the same filing is fine for layer cakes.
Alice Getchell Kirk in Cleveland
Leader
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-03
Poor Dad.

The umpire's young son and heir
applied for free admission on the
grounds that he wanted to see father
"partic'lar" He made his way to the
wicket in the middle of an over, de
spite the ten-horse frowns of his Off
cial sire.
Mother says she wants that packet
of sandwiches back" he said.
Sandwiches back! I ate 'em an
hour ago." replied the surprised par
ent.
~Then she'll have to clean your
shoes with salmon and shrimp paste,
returned the youngster Mother put
the brown boot polish on the sand
witches Tit Bits.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-03
u..u tn reII a asinker."

The second hole Of the Great Mech
IL ID golf course is a mashle piIeh
over a pond. 1t strikes terror TO the
heart of many a beginner Even the
better players never think Of using
ANYTHING but a foater on this hole. A
Golfer playing the course one day had
On inexperienced caddie. When ne
came TO this pond hole ne tossed the
boy a ball and SAID:
Boy. will you find out if this is a
sinker?" -
Tho lad took the ball and threw II
TITO the pond. where it promptly sank
s.ves sir he said. 1T is sinker
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1913-12-03
Had a Tender Heart.

The commercial traveller had just
finished a story of disastrous ire
in which his firm suffered severely.
And what did you do when you
heard of it on your Journey? inquired
his friend.
"oh, l sent the boss long telegram
If svmpathy, He likes that kind OF
thing. Cost me half a crown.
HALF crown" exclaimed the other
incredulously. i.
"Ch. l charged it to my expenses, OF
co,1rsel" explained the traveller
Kindly feeling and thoughtfui
economy could go no further-Man-
chester Guardian.