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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-13
TEMPORARY SCHOOL
OPENED YESTERDAY
PUPILS OF HIGHLAND SPRINGS
SCHOOLS RESUME,
LESSONS.

After remaining idle almost week.
studies were resumed yesterday morn
ing by the school children OF Highland
Springs and vicinity. The temporary
abandonment Of lessons was due TO
the destruction OF both the high and
graded schools OF that place by fire
last Sunda ynight.
Regular lessons assignsl by the
teachers last Friday were heard yes
terday. The children are somewhat
scattered, sevt raj building having been
secured to accommod ate them.
Arthur d Wright, division super
intendent Of the Herico county schools,
and members of the Fairfield district
school board will meet today in the
formers office at the courthouse for
the purpose OF making plans for the
erection OF new buildings
Insurance on the two buildings
which were destroyed amount to Sl7.-
900. Superintendent says that the new
schools will re better than she former
ones. The two buildings will cost APP
proximately $4,000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-13
NO CHRISTMAS GIFTS
FROM GOVERNOR MANN
FOR HOPEFUL CONVICTS

West Grace street. will be held this
afternoon at . o'clock from Second
Presbyterian church, with interment
in Hollywood cemetery. Mrs. B!ge-
Iex had haen an acttYa member OF this
church for more than sixty-seven
years.
She was the daughter OF the late
Thomas A. Rust and Abigail l. Will
liams. In 1850 she was married to
Woodbury. Bigelow. She Is survived
by one son, Archibald b. Bigelow, and
a brother, Edward F. Rust, both Of
this city. Three grandchildren also
survtve.
Mrs Bigeicw had been for years
associated with the board Of the Wo-
mems Christian association. Hollywood
Memorial assc citation. honorary MEM
Der of the Daughters OF the Confed-
eracy and the oldest member of the
Order OF the Eastern Star Mizpah
chapter, OF the Masonic order, and was
called Mother of the Chapter"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-13

There will be no executive presents
for the prisoners OF the penitentiary
this year Governor Mann has drawn
the ban on pardons and many of those
known by the numbers they wear
vino have tong ioekea forward tn the
coming of the holiday season in the
hope that executive clemency would
be extended to them, are doomed TO
disappointment.
Governor Mann yesterday made the
decision that he would NOT have the
time to consider any of the many
petitions which come to him at this
time each year. The executive is pre-
pairing his annual message at the
present time and the great amount of
statistics and material which he will
have to consider viii occupy his time
for the next three weeks.
The statement given out at the gov
ernors office yesterday says:
Governor Mann is getting together
material and information for the
preparation Of his annual message,
which. for the next three weeks will
fully occupy his time. He cannot,
therefore, be expected TO act upon the
numerous applications for pardon with
which he Is flooded as Christmas APP
proachee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-13
SOCIETY.

by number of charming dinner par
ties.
At jefferson Hotel.
Mrs. Josiah Leake and Miss Mary
Beirne. who formerly lived in Rich
nond, but have been residing in Ash
land for some time. have returned to
the city. and are spending the win
ter al the Jefferson hotel
To We'd In December.
DR. and Mrs w, Peyton Moncure
announce the engagement ana ap-
preaching marriage of their grand
daughter, Miss NJ Vivian Powell. to
Mr. Harry IL Carter. Of Herndon, the
wedding to take place at the home Of
DR. and Mrs Moncure, In Fairfax. De-
cember lsth.
Interesting Engagement
Announcement has been made in
Norfolk Of the engagement of Miss
Katherine Hale Dickson. daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. william c. Dickson.
TO Mr. Henry Allan Johnston. son Of
Mv and Mrs Robert s. Johnston, Of
Norfolk, and now living In New York
The wedding Will probably take place
the latter part or January.
Miss Dickson is a beautiful young
member Of Norfolk society. and is
popular in many Southern critics,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-13
MOTHER OF NEGRO
EDITOR CREMATED1

Burned to q crisp. the body of
Rebecca Mitchell. mother of John
Mitchell, T., colored, editor OF the
Planet, was found in her home yester-
day afternoon at bl5 North Third
street. 1t was discovered by her
granddaughter when she returned to
the house after brief absence.
Coroner Taylor viewed the body and
deemed an inquest unnecessary.
1t is supposed that the woman set
Are accidentally to her clothing while
leaning over a stove, on which the
noon meal was being cooked
From the appearance OF the room.
she struggled hard to put out the
fire that enveloped.
She was highly regarded by the col
ored population in Jackson ward Her
son Is one OF the leading members of
hts race In the city and 10 widely
known in the North. where he visits
frequently
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-13
CONGREGATION To
INSTALL PASTOR
REV, WILLIAM HALL WILL TAKE
FORMAL CHARGE OF M
MANUEL CHURCH.

Rev. william T. Hall will be form
ally installed as pastor Of Emmanuel
church. Fifth and Leigh streets, with
a wecome service tomorrow afternoon
at 2:30 O'Clock. BesideG special music.
a number of local ministers will par
ticipate In the exercises.
Rev. william l.. Ball will extend him
n welcome in behalf OF thj city: Rev.
r l.. Bowden, in behalf Of Virginia;
Rev. George w. kemper, In behalf or
the Christian community. and p. p.
Goodwin on behalf of the church,
Rev. RE. Templeman will be master
of ceremonies.
Owing 10 the afternoon INSTALLATIONS
services the IL A. III. and r. ~.
services will be brief.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-13
ROADWAY BUILDING
SHOWS INCREASE
NUMBER OF MILES CONSTRUCTED
IN VIRGINIA ToTALED
sI8.3s.
TWENTY-FOUR IN 1907
ENCOURAGING ADVANCE MADE IN
SIX YEARS, EACH TWELVE
MONTH SHOWING GOOD
INCREASE.
TWENTY-FOUR IN 1907

In the report OF P. st. Julien VIII
son, State highway commissioner,
which WAS yesterday sent to the pub
lie printer, 1t is shown that during
the last year the State built 619.33
miles of new roadway. This il a
considerable increase over the num-
Der of miles build during the previous
year. and continues the work of i'm
proving the roads throughout the
State.
The commissioner reports that the
heaviest work was done In South
west Virginia. but that the most mile
age was accomplished In the South
side. Meckienburg county received
the greatest amount Of improving.
Thirteen counties of the State issued
bonds for the improvements of their
roads.
Ask For Big Sum,
An appropriation of si.306,000 Is
asked for the work throughout the
State during the coming year. The
report shows that convict labor on the
roads cost the State Is 2-3 cents per
day a man.
Mr.. Wilson stated that the Quebec
Miami highway In Virginia is max
ing considerable progress. It is COM
plete in the section south of Rich
mond, and about half finished be-
tween this city and Fredericksburg.
The remainder of the road in the
State has been provided for and Is
certainty.
Recommendation made by the com
missioner called for an increase OF
the appropriation for road work, as
the amounts previously appropriated
have proved to be insuffi cient FOR the
needs Of the department. The fact
that Il is necessary to provide for
the maintenance OF the roads already
built is brought out. and 1t is recon-
mended that the tax on automobiles
he used for this purpose instead OF
for tire construction Of new roads.
The number of miles of road built
in the State since 1907 Is as follows:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-13

A great deal OF handsome enter
tanning is being done in honor of Miss
Htiah French. daughter Of DIR, John
French. of New York, and grand
daughter of Seth Barton French, for
merry a resident OF this city. who Is
now the guest OF DR.. and Mrs. Bas-
herville Bridseforth, Of West Frank
lin street. This afternoon large
party of guests Will motor TO Hemp
stead New Kent county. where Mr..
and Mrs Jefferson Wallace. cousins
OF Miss French, will be hosts at an
oid-fashioned supper party IN her
honor. Mr.. and Mrs, Austin Brock
enbrouTh will entertain Informally In
her honor. and Mr., Henry W. Ander-
son will give dinner party prior to
the German Monday evening in COM
rttrr1e..t It. Mics Es@Ech-----
AT the Clubs.
The usual Saturday afternoon hop
will he given at the Hermitage club
this afternoon. An orchestra VIII play
for the dancing, and tea viii be served
at small tables. which will be decor
ated In RED herrtes-
There will also be music and dane
ing at the Country Club Of Virginia
this evening. which will be preceded
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-13
COUNTRY CLUB TO
MAKE IMPROVEMENTS

LYNCHBURG. VA. Dec. 12.--The
lakewood Country club will sell the
present club grounds and buy farm
containing 1870 acres "a mile west OF
the present home. The present prop
erty will be sold for building lots and
the club expects to spend about $780,
600 equipping the new home. In ad
dition to a club house. arrangements
will be made for golf. trap-shooting,
tennis and other out of-door sports
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-13
HOLD FUNERAL TODAY
OF MRS. c. L. BIGELOW

Funeral services for Mrs. Cornelia
Bigelow. eighty-three years old. who
died early yesterday at her home. so3
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-12-13

To obtain either pattern H.
Illustrated nll out this coupon and
encIose IL cents IN stamps or coin.
BE sure TO state number of pattern
and size, measuring We. the fullest
mart Of the bust. Address Pattern
Department care Richmond Viz
Kfnian.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05
A NOVEL TREATMENT.

Accordion plated frocks are many
of them treated in quite novel and
extremely interesting ways. A pretty
one seen today is of palest green
chiffon. There is a skirt finished only
with hem and over it a short tunic
or deep double pepium. and the bodice
is simple one in kimono style but.
as the material is all soft and plated,
the effect is.fuffy and dainty. never
theless. Above the hem of the skirt,
there. is a band of rhinestone trim
ming that holds the plaits partially
IN place. All the other edges are
unhemmed and are finished with
heavy white embroidery silk, single
strand being whipped on to the raw
edge, and the effect is most unusual
and most charming. The girdle is of
soft messaline apd just at the upper
edge is a little vine Of tiny chiffon
rose-buds with their leaves which
terminates in an ornament of the
same flowers and around the neck
edge is a garniture Of the same sort.
Chiffon is always girlish and is always
pretty but il is particularly fssci-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05

is made of white satin and founcins
of Venetian point lace, but could
easily be copied in the simple shadow
lace that is lovely and charming
and exceedingly smart. The skirt is
again the straight narrow one but
is without trimming and without
sash. The over-drapery is formed
by the deep founcing that is so
arranged as to be little deeper at
the back than at the front and it
disappears at the back under the
separate train and this train Is draped
slightly to give beautiful lines and
folds. The bodice is made with deep
V-shaped openings at the front and
back but is quite plain with short
kimono sleeves with a dainty and
even elaborate effect obtained by a
straight piece Of the houncing ar
ranged over the right shoulder to
form a deep pointed revers at the
front and one at the back. The finish
for the sleeves is little pearl fringe
and there is pearl beading that
finishes the neck edge while into the
deep girdle is tucked a single, big,
pink rose.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05

to expenditure in dress. For the
coming season, crepe de chine promises
to be first favofite and it is peculiarly
well adapted to the lovely draped
gowns and to the blouses that are
worn with coat suits. Many Of the
crepes are made in brocaded or broche
effects and one of the costumes illus
trated shows brocaded crepe COM
bined with a plain while there are
touches of darker colored satin that
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05
ACCORDION PLATING
POPULAR.

Accordion plating is being extern
siveiy used and it is always pretty.
1t seems especially well suited to the
fashionable thin fabrics and it will
be worn both by the little girls and
by the grown-ups throughout the
spiing and summer. Charming
dancing frocks are made of chiffon,
marquiserte and the like entirely
accordion plated, and again, one
sees very pretty dresses made with
either accordion or narrow fat plated
skirts worn with plain blouses. Since
plating of the kind is done by machine
and the cost is slight, the fashion is a
satisfactory one for the home dress
maker. 1t is simple matter to make
the gown after the fabric has been
plated and the results that are OBJ
tanned are lovely.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05

plete the sleeves. Lace founcings,
by the way, are being put to many
uses. They make the most beautiful
TUNES or over skirts and they ara
arranged as garnitures that require
no cutting,-a fact which will COM
mend them to the lovers Of fine lace,
II any remain with reverence sufficient
to deny the scissors in spite of La Mode.
One Of the handsomest gowns de-
signed for a house party out of towr
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05

drapcry at the front and. at the left
side. the lower edge is, left open for
q few inches while the edges are
curved. The bodice is in the kimono
style with short sleeves that are
slightly draped over the shoulders
and the neck is cut in V-shape. Over
the bodice is arranged the lace flouncing
that is caught together at the front
with little slide made entirely OF tiny
chiffon rosebuds. In this case, there
h a draped girds but no sash and
the points Of the drapery, or bertha.
are weighted with crystal tassela It
would be difficult 10 find any prettier
dress for the dance yet Il Is % simple
that it might easily be made between
the reading of this letter and the all
important day.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05
SHADOW WELLS FAvoRITEs.

Shadow wells will continue to be the
favorite ones, but there are few nsW
square mesh designs which are -
ceedingly becoming. Black, whits
and fesh-colored wells are fashionable.
The black and the white Chantilly veil
With deep border is effective on a
large hat.
The sleeveless waist Of white satin
braided with black soutache and
forming a shaped tab or short panel
on the skirt in front is quite different
from anything that has yet been worn
under the bolero waist. 1t is most
attractive worn with black or dark
colored gown, and gives the effect Of
a set-in vest. The closing is at II
back.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05
4 For the HONE ORES SNEAKER = $
LalAeIZ
NAY WANTON

mating when laid in these full plaits.
Even the quite untrimmed frock that
i treated in that way becomes attract
i've and party-ike in effect and re-
quires only a little lace and a sash
to make it complete. The wisest
dressmakers advocate the greatest
simplicity and in one Of the leading
houses is shown dress of this sort
made with slightly circular SKIRT
that is finished with a hem and an
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05
GOWNS AND FROCKS IN MT. WINTER STYLES

require full dress. white and light
coIored voiles are extensively used.
There is a great tendency toward all
kinds of fluffy trimmings, and ruchings,
plaitings. Aounoes and frills are used
in goodly numbers. As they are
essentially youthful in effect. they
belong to the girls costumes by natural
right. Accordion plating is smart in
the extreme. too. and tiny fat plaits
that are laid by machine, are much
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05
NECK FINISH OPTIONAL.

There is almost no rule in the
matter of neck finish for one may
wear gown finished with a round
neck or one with high collar. as she
likes. A great many costumes are
being made. with removable chemi-
settes of transparent net or lace, which
can be worn when occasion requires
and omitted when low neck is desired.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05

ends at the back. The whole effect
is charming one. for the material
and style are essentially youthful
Crepe meteore. however. make very
lovely frocks and it is especially pretty
with trimming Of shadow lace. A
most attractive costume that results
from the two is made Of the white
silk with the lace in the soft. creamy
tone that is 50 pretty over. white.
The skirt is plain save for a slight
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05

great many genuine TUNES are seen.
In a general way. it may be said
that we are wider between the hips
and the knees, narrower at the feet
and shoulders. The fact that such
an outline is not the one Of Nature in
no way inteferes with the truth that
IT is smart and, when one has lovely
fabrics, exquisite trimmings, colors
that are ravishing, she feels little in
clination to cavil if, perchance. Art
has superseded Nature.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05
BLOUSE IN k1MoNo STYLE.

The blou,e is distinctly novel. 1t is
in the almost universal kimono style
with short sleeves and Of the satin
but, over it, there is sleeveless
garniture or blouse that is made
entirely of the Houncing. The neck
is round and low and there is little
tucker Of the lace with band Of the
ermine while frills and ermine COM
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05
FASHION NOTES OF INTEREST.

/ Holiday dances and all sorts
n of fetes mean party frocks
as an inevitable conclusion.
Girls who are returning from boarding
school and college and even those
who are fortunate enough to live at
home are looking forward to fasci-
mating occasions without number and
Tor their comfort. let it be said that
dresses are really lovely. They are
made of the softest, fiImiest, most
fascinating fabrics. Their lines are
simple and they just bespeak giriish
charm. Chiffon. tulIe or maine,
Brussels net and the lovely shadow
laces are pronounced favorites, but
crepe de chine. messaline, crepe
meteore, charmeuse satin and all the
similar fabrics are equally in vogue.
while. for the younger contingent and
tor the many occasions that do not
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05
are 50 MANY interesting

THERE are so many interesting
features in fashions just now
= that it is a little difficult to
mention any all-important ones, but
it seems safe to say that long sleeves.
fancy collars, draped skirts and fur
trimming are prc-eminent among smart
effects. While it is true beyond a
doubt that Fashion requires slender
silhouette, great many draperies, a
great many over-skirt effects and a
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05

give relief. Beside it is a gown
of chiffon broadcloth with trimming
of velvet and fur. and the two costumes
are fairly typical Of what is best in
afternoon styles.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05
DROPPING SHOULDER LINE AN
IMPORTANT FEATURE.

The dropping shoulder line makes a
very important feature of the latest
fashions also and those who have
looked into the glass of the future
assert that it will be extensively
used throughout the spring. Long
sleeves Joined to the blouse at the
elongated line are at the height of
fashion, but what is known as the
"set-in" sleeves that is joined at the
slightly dropping line is equally smart.
So long as we have the dropping
suggestion, all is well. Never were
fabrics more beautiful and both the
brocaded and tie plain materials are
enough to tempt the veriest anchorite
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05

All the variations of the Robespierre
collar are promised extended vogue.
A somewhat important feature of pre-
vailing styles is found in the round
neck with long sleeves and pretty lace
frills that fall over the hands make
charming finish.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05
A NOVEL SKIRT TRIMMING.

~ NONEL ShiNi THINNING.
One Of the prettiest dresses that has
been completed in readiness for
boarding school girl is made of chiffon
in a delicious shade of pink and is
trimmed with little plaitings of the
same. The straight, two-piece skirt
is trimmed with these plaitines that
are arranged in a quite novel way.
Above the hem, they are arranged in
big scallops. giving something Of a
festooned effect and again, at a dis
lance above, there are two rows that
are so planned as to give quite a
tunic suggestion. The simple little
bodice is made with short sleeves
and a modestly low neck. Over it
is arranged fichu. This fchu is
finished with frills and the sIeeves
are covered with more frilIs while
the bodice itself is Of lace and there
is a bunch of roses arranged where
the 6chu terminates at the front.
A sash Of chiffon is arranged about
the waist and falls in long, straight
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05

accordion plated bodice with round
neck and elbow sleeves Over the
neck edge is laid finely plated shadow
lace which is finished with rosebud
banding at the upper edge and frills
and banding complete the sleeves but,
as already stated, the frock itself is
quite untrimmed. The sash Is a
simple one of ribbon.
FOR THE OLDER CONTINGENT.
For the older contingent, silks and
satins are the favofite materials with
lace abundantiy used for trimming
but chiffon comes In for its shsre Of
attention and l. used as drapery and
is combined with lace while, not in
frequently, two or three materials
are utilized in a single gown. A
handsome one that is fairly sugge, tive
OF the latest fancy is made with narrow
skirt and pointed train Of double-faced
satin of palest shell pink on one side
with the under side Of a delicious
blue. At the lower edge of the skirt
is a tunic with a turned up portion
showing the blue and this is some
what oddly shaped. deep at the left
side and tapering to nothing at the
right. while the left front seam is
open for a few inches to reveal a foun-
dation of fluffy lace. There is tunic
Of white Lierre lace founcing and to
the lower edge of this tunic is attached
a band Of white tulle gathered at both
ends and, at the lower edge, held by
strip Of ermine.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-05

liked. Frocks made from both Of
these are lovely and not the least of
their charm is found in their sim-
plicity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-20

Probably Greeley saw a good deal more
discontinue than the facts warranted.
Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote OF
Douglas IN 1856. at a time when he was
at the height Of his unpopularlty WITH
the Northern opponents OF slavery, with
whose feelings she deeply sympathlzed:
This Douglas is the very ideal of VI
tally. Short. broad and thick set. every
inch OF him has It's own alertness and
motion He has two requisites OF n
debater-a melodious voice and "A clear,
sharply defined enunclatlon His forte in
debating is his power OF mystfying the
point. with the most offhand. assured
airs I'm the world and n certain appear
ance OF honest superiority. like one who
has regard for you and would like 10
set you right on one or two little mat
which is not that In question, but only
family connection OF IL. and this point
he attacks with the very best OF logic
and language; he charges upon II horse
and foot, runs II down, tramples II in
the dust, and then turns on you with
Sir. there is your argument. Did | not
tell you so. You see II is all stuff And
If you have allowed yourself 20 be 50
dazzled by his quckness as TO forget that
that routed point is not after all the one
in question YOU suppose all Is over with