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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-10-08
BEsIEGED BY NUNS.
The Curious Tale OF a Monastery In the
Canary Islands

The Curious Tale Of a Monastery In the
Canary Islands.
A curious tale Of besieged and con
quered monastery belongs to the early
history Of the Canary islands and Is re-
told BY Charles Edwardes in bis de-
scription Of the isles. In the early part
of the eighteenth century there lived in
Orotava, on the island Of Tenerife, q
convent Of Dominican nuns, who, after
some years Of ease, had the misfortune
to be burned out Of house and home.
They went into temporary quarters for
a year, but became dissatisfied with
such unconventual walls and began
looking about for a permanent abiding
place. At that time there was in Orota-
va q house Of Jesuits, which had lost it,
former Importance, and, though commo-
dious and healthful, gave lodging to
but two men, the rector Of the house
and his assistant.
On this mansion the nuns cast covet-
Gus eyes, and soon resolved to appropri-
ate it. One morning about 40 of them
advanced upon il, by strategy induced
the Jesuit brother to open the outer
gate, and then trooping into the court
yard fell on their knees, thanking God
for this preliminary success In vain
did the two men reason with them
on their scandalous conduct. They mere
ly held their ground, exclaiming. "Fa-
ther Andrew. this is large cage for SO
few birds Some of the more reason
able members Of the sisterhood explain
ed that they were really in need of
dwelling as spacious as this and that
they did not propose leaving it. The
rector i'll despair fed into the sacristy,
from which retreat he exhorted his col
league to be Of good cheer. Patience,
brother, cried he, "and do your best
to extricate yourself from these ladies. "
That, however, was more easily said
than done, especially as the nuns were
becoming 50 excited that they might
momentarily have been expected to re-
sort to the argument Of nails The siege
lasted for three or four hours. News of
it few about the town, and bands Of
young men, scrupulously neutral. watch
ed proceedings from the bars Of the out
er gate. Eventually the Jesuits yielded,
and the nuns occupied the house until q
new convent, entirely to their taste,
was erected for them London Globe.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-10-08
Batting Slowly.

Ihe opinion that hurry in eating is d
pre- ]itic cause of dyspepsia is founded on
common observation. The i'll results of
boiling food have been attributed to the
lack Of thorough mastication and to the
incomplete action of the saliva upon the
food. Two thirds of the food which we
eat is starch, and starch cannot be util-
lied i'll the system as food until it has
been converted into sugar, and this
change is principally effected by the
saliva. But there is a third reason why
rapidity of eating interferes with diges-
tion. The presence of the salivary secre-
tion in the stomach acts as a stimulus
10 the secretion of the gastric juice. Ir-
respective of the mechanical function Of
the teeth, food which goes into the
stomach incompletely mingled with
saliva passes slowly and imperfectly
through the process of stomach diges-
tion. Therefore, as a sanitary maxim Of
no mean value, teach the children to
eat slowly, and i'll giving this instruc-
tion by example the teacher as well as
the pupil may receive benefit. Troy
Times
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-10-08

VELVET AND FLR TRIMMED GOWNS.
soon be expressing our admiration Of
the warm and coy winter girl, with
her rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes.
think I have mentioned the different
shaggy and woolly effects on the differ
ent standard and novelty goods. Today
found very odd and new weave that
is very rich and handsome. 1t is woven
in two colors-a warm reddish brown
and black The brown lies under and
the black over the surface and is thrown
up in tiny black knobs, and these form
small diamonds, with no brown show
ing more than a line in width upon any
part The whole effect was one of rich
but quiet elegance. There were other
undertints-almond green, blue, red,
etc.-but none had the same warmth Of
tone as the brown.
While | think of it, I will mention
that | see a great deal Of brown, all
with a warm orange or saffron tint,
which is more comforting than the
rather hard snuff browns seen last
Chestnut brown is brought out in
satins with great richness Of quality.
Brown cloths and cheviots, as well as
all the other standard mixtures, are seen
III capes and other wraps, and also in
the great doubled blanket shawls which
will be so stylishly worn this winter
These are in small checks, in two tones
or colOrs, or with a plain center and
plaid border. or all large plaid in clan
colors, though rarely the brightest.
They are fine in texture. and when prop
erly worn are extremely stylish They
are very valuable as wrap for travel
ers, as they are susceptible to SO many
changes
Velvet i'll dresses is superb, and if pos
sible every lady should own one. Prin-
cess form is the best to display a fine
figure, but even a princess could not be
handsomer than one shown me today.
The skirt was SO cleverly sewed and
made that no seam was visible, and it
fitted smoothly over the hips and hung
in two deep folds in the back. All
around the skirt, in low festoons, was q
band Of extra rich cream white satin
sewed with jet beads in a slender but
graceful pattern. The dress was rich
chestnut brown. The waist fitted closely
across the back, without seam. The
front was cut away to allow a vest of
lace above a rush green girdle. There
was border Of the white satin and a
6aring collar Of the same The collar
was simply bound with velvet, while
the fiat band was beaded The sleeves
were unique The upper portion was Of
the satin, beaded, and the lower Of the
velvet, with narrow chatelaine cuffs of
satin. A fancy lace cravat bow at the
throat finished it. The whole costume
was most elegant. With this there was
a Duchess d Uzes hat Of brown velvet,
with frill of black silk null and a
real bird Of paradise All are not real
that perch upon hats and bonnets, for
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-10-08
FOR COLD WEATHER.
DAME FASHION COMPLACENTLY
AWAITS ITS COMING.

Wool, Silk, Velvet and Fur-Popular Col
ors-An Olive Green French BroadcIotb
Gown - Velvet - French GirdIes- New
Waists and BIouses.
Copyright 1896, by the Author1
That summer is gone and cold weather
not far away is brought forcibly to mind
when one sees the first fur trimmed
gown. | was looking regretfully at the
last Of the exquisite lawns and other
filmy stuffs which have made the sum
mer girl the theme Of many a poem
and admiring group. These dainty thin
stuffs now lie carelessly huddled on the
bargain counter reduced to something
or-another-nine cents. Hands roughened
By toll now finger the delicate fabrics
and toss them aside as tout, " and then
the scorners of organdies and their ilk
turn TO the winter display. Sic transit
gloria mundil The king is dead long
live the queen Of fashionl
Now it is wool, silk and velvet in
place Of the sheer mulls and muslins,
and, given a few days to recover from
the shock Of sudden change, we shall
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-10-08

French art has initiated the priceless
birds so closely that it needs an expert
TO tell which is what
While it is rather early for furs in
the general acceptance of the term, fur
trimmings on different garments may
be displayed after the lst of October. l
saw an olive green French broadcloth
dress trimmed with three four inch
bands Of dyed beaver. The skirt was
cut with seven cores One band Of fur
was put at the bottom, another 12
inches above and third 10 inches be-
low the waist. All these completely en-
circled the skirt. The corsage was round,
and at the waist line there were four
rows of white lace enciTcling it like a
girdle. The upper portion of the corsage
was Of the cloth slashed and Tapped on
the left side under fancy head. The
sleeves had three small puffs. The rest
Of the chatelaine sleeve was Of velvet.
The hat TO wear with this was of brown
felt with bronze roses and three empire
plumes.
The girdle is becoming very popular
and is produced in an infinite variety Of
shapes and fancies. 1t is very becoming
to slender figures. The Louis XVI cor
sages, coats and basques are still in ia
vor. The sleeves are tight in most cases,
with jockeys, frills or some sort Of ex-
traneous matter set on to blind the eyes.
House gowns will have trains. varying
only by the wearer's taste. Nearly all
bodices have points in 'front.' and many
have the corselet. but this is such an
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-10-08
NUMBER 9
OVERDID THE THING.
And Since Then He Dresses Like An,
Other Sensible Nan.

VhntK Hen~IDtG Man.
III was never dressed more To NV sat-
isfaction," declared Mobility, who is
now the pink of perfection in attire,
"than / was on the occasion Of the first
marriage that had the honor of attend
ing in the family. The bride was an
aunt Of beauty and loveliness who be-
lieved that the affair should be com
mensurate with her conception Of it,
Importance, and to me it was one Of the
really great events that are crowded into
the individual life.
Now, my father was one On those
stern men who seem to have largely dis
appeared with an early generation. He
had no patience with the little vanities
Of our common human nature and could
not be brought To defer TO the pride
which manifests itself in personal
adornment Because Of this pronounced
bias on his part my dress had always
been in accord with his most practical
ideas. My coats were from two to three
inches longer than those authorized By
the prevailing style and made with spe-
cial reference to prospective growth.
Because Of the same dominating idea,
the tendency Of my pants was to make
me walk Spanish, while my vests
were constructed without special refer
ence to the measurements made BY a
competent tailor
But the Intervention Of family in
1uence on this occasion made me the
happy dictator Of my own outfit To
say that it was fearfully and wonder
fully made is but modest claim when
made in connection with the honest
facts. 1t was representative Of untran-
meled license. Itwas the pent up yearn-
ing for freedom worked out in cloth,
trimmings and that convenient grade OF
jewelry that has no place in family heir
looms
Half inch braid was then in vogue;
that worn by me was a flush inch in
breadth Fancy vest patterns were the
proper thing; mine would have present
ed hopeless task to the modern poster
artist. Pants were worn tight; mine
amounted to a case Of cramp. People
would stop to ask who cut that coat,
and the paste shirt studs attracted an
attention that the youthful mind could
easily mistake for envy.
Twas in all the glory Of social tri-
umph, and yet it was that same stern
parent who found chief pleasure in the
dazzling exhibition, for had % clearly
overshot the mark that the relatives
who had interceded in my behalf could
find nothing from the crown Of my head
to the soles Of my feet upon which to
congratulate themselves. 1t happened a
good many years ago, and yet am good
for hearty blush every time it is men
toned. Detroit Free Press.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-10-08
Sleeping a Fine Art.

Most persons labor under the delusion
that sleep is natural function, and
that slumber is a state that requires nc
preparation. Given bed and certain
hour Of the evening, and sleep follows
is their simple creed. As matter OF
fact they find that they do not always
sleep when they think they should, but
it never occurs to them that their the
DRY is wrong. But it is. Sleep is a state
requiring careful preparation, and with
out that preparation its best results can
not be obtained.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-10-08

Mile. Isabelle Kaiser won the prize
offered by the Swiss government for the
best cantata to be sung n chorus at the
opening of the Geneva exhibition. There
was considerable competition. but Mile.
Kaiser was facile princeps. The council
of state sent her a complimentary letter
and handsome piece Of bronze sculp-
ture. She has been winning prizes in
similar competitions since Ehe was 10.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-10-08
And He Was a Lunatic-

A gentleman was visiting Scotch
lunatic asylum where new premises
were being added. The inmates were
assisting. On seeing one of the latter
wheeling a barrow upside down from
the building to the stones, the visitor
asked him why he wheeled it in that
manner. "Oh, said the lunatic, that s
the best way. The visitor took the
barrow, and turni4g it right side up
said. "This is the proper way. T"
That's a you ken. said the inmate.
II tried it that way, but they filed it
fu' o. bricks 80 saying, he trotted on
bis usual way. -LAchaDge.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-10-08

Tie question Of forgeries which dis
figure our national collections cannot
pass uEuoticcd. 40 not assert that the
South KensingtOn museum contains
more Of them than are to be found in
similar Institutions on the continent,
though it probably docs, for with such
exquisite and beautiful skill are these
objects nowadays forged or faxed that
the most practical expert may now and
again be victimized by them almost
without disgrace Soperfect has the art
Of the forger become and so fine an art
ist the torger, so elaborate his plots and
c0nspiracies to catch even the wariest Of
directors and collectors, that often the
only safety lies nowadays in written
guarantee and proved proveniarce from
one reputable collection to another
need not refer to any even OF the most
notorious iorgerias i'll South Kensington
museum, for that is obviously the duty
Of properly appointed committee Of
experts, which should at the earliest
possible moment be constituted. l do
not agree with sir J. o. Robinson 5 FIRST
proposal, that such frauds should be de-
stroyed cut Of all existence.
| believe that a far better purpose
would be served by branding them in
delibly as forgeries and bringing them
together in single room, to form an
edifying forgery exhibition by them
selves. with all particulars as to the
dealers from whom they were obtained
and the price which was paid for them.
The educational value OF such a collec-
tion would be considerable and as an
object lesson instructive in distinct
ways to collector, student, forger and
director, and only ii little moral courage
would be required to act on the sugges-
tion. Moreover, the fine artists who
made them might bc thus discovered
and encouraged in more honorable
work. At the same time the revision of
the museum labels should be proceeded
with and the numerous errors which at
present mislead the public remedied. 80
Contemporary Review.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-10-08

''No, sir, said the man who had
wavered, III won't learn to ride bicy-
Gle. had thoughts Of trying it, but l
have just heard Of a peculiar t1ait in
the machine that caused me to change
my mind. h
Whats that?''
Il understand that when you first try
to ride, if you see an thing you espe-
cially wish to avoid. you're almost Ger
tain to run into it. "
There's a good deal of truth in it. -
"Well, that settles he wheel for me
I have enough trouble with bill collect
ors az it j.. Washington Star.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-10-08
TIE MEN WHO LIVE ALONE.


Ho, ho. ha, ha, the jolly men
Who live nlone Why, yes,
We have Our homes-that is, l guess
The rest adopt den
That's like to mine and have place
Up high sometimes, you know.
But that's splendid thing to brace
A fellow up who's slow
At climbing, and they're not too small
Nor vet too large. Now, mine
Is snug and warm, except when all
The oils burned out and fine.
But, say, my view across the street
L-well, disturbing. Nay,
Not quite SO bad, because it's sweet
And good. But every day
Or evenin e l can look across
Through windows clear and bright
And see father romp and toss
His youngsters in the light
That glows from out his fire and see
His wife look smiling on
And kiss the babies lovingly
Until the picture s gone.
They pull the curtain down, and then
I'm cheerful as a stone
And laugh-ha, ha, the jolly men
Who live in "rooms" alonei
-Vanitv
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-10-08

Hicks-Did you ever see boy trying
to take a lishbcck out Of an eel he had
just pulled INF
Wicks-Yos.
Hicks-Well, then. you have seen
joaquin Miller's autograph. -Somer
vile Journal.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-10-08

Kinneawinskootsker has the most
unmanageal.le name on earth. He says
that there never was but one individual
who endeavored to designate him upon
first acquaintance.
"Who was that?''
THE clergyman who married him.
He looked at Kinney for moment,
glanced at card in his hand and then
said, I pronounce-I pronounce you
man and wife. philadelphia Call.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-10-08
Dyspepsia

The explanation is simple. 1t is found in
that impure blood which is contin-
ually feeding the nerves upon refuse
instead of the elements of strength and
vigor. In such condition opiate and
nerve compounds simply deaden and
do not cure. Hoods Sarsaparilla feeds
the nerves pure, rich, red blood; gives
natural sleep, perfect digestion, is the
true remedy for all nervous troubles.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-10-08

There is nothing more delightful or
more reasonable than to see mothers
chaperoning their daughters on bicycle
parties. The mother who cannot ride
wheel does not know how much fun both
she and her daughters miss.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-10-08
Nervous

People often wonder why their nerves are
so weak; why they get tired SO easily;
why they start at every slight but
sudden sound; why they do not sleep
naturally; why they have frequent
headaches, indigestion and nervous
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-10-08

Ii Hung Chang thinks bicycling for
women is immodest. All people with
Chinese minds think the same.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1896-10-08

Miss Glen Byrne is most successful
commercial traveller. Her speciality is
women ready made dresses. From city
TO city she travels, raking in orders for
her employers, dollars for herself and
golden opinions from all.
ELIZA ARCHARD CONNER.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-12-24
EVERLASTING TASTE.

Dissolve teaspoonful of alum in
a quart of water; when cold,..stir in
as much -four as will give it the
consistency of cream, carefully beat
ing all Jumps. STIR in half a tea
spoonful Of powdered rosin, and
pour on this mixture teacupfnl of
boiling water, stirring well. When
it become thick pour into an earth.
en- jar, cover and keep IN cool
place. When needed for use, tax e
some from the stock and soften with
warm water. Paste thus made has
been known to keep in good cons
dition for at least twelve months,
and can be made more pleasant by
adding oil of cloves.-1he Paper
Digest.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-12-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Jackson, Miss, !
Nov. "a. 1896.


Notice is hereby given that the
following named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make final
proof in support of the claim of the
heirs of said decedent, ard that
said proof will be made before the
Chancery Clerk of Pearl River
county at PopIarville. Miss, on
January IL, 1897, VIZ: Samuel
Abrams administrator of the estate
of Mary Ann Aaron, dec'ed, Home
stead No. 2525s for the e / n W t
and W I'M Ell sec lot lsr II W.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of, said land,
viz: Luther .Rawls, JOHN Henry.
Pompey Jefferson, Rufus Wiley, all
of Poplaryille, Pearl River county,
M,ss. ROBERT E. WILSON,
Sc t, Register.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-12-24

Frank L. Stanton, The Georgia
poet, gives the following story to
the Chicago Herald:
One election story is that an
Inherent Georgia preacher, who had
one horse and large family, Was
so confident of Bryan's election that
he said to one of the members of
his congregation: III don't bet, an
1 amt a goiu' ter bet; but if any body
would jest make believe that they
wagered a boss ag'in that air creetur
O. mine that Bryan won't be elected,
an then keep their counsel erbout
it, it would be all right with me,
an I'd jest consider-between me
and him-that my boss wuz stakes
ag'iu his!" "All right. brother"
said the member, "we'll jest look
at it in that light, an if Mckinley
is elected I'll have two bosses an
you none." 1t was "a eo,' but the
following Sunday the congregation
was amazed to see the preacher
tramping TO town, where he arrived,
way-worn and mud-bespatered, and
mounting the platform straightway
began preaching against the evils
of betting. eyes, he cried, "there
are men in this here congregation
SO lost ter right an jestlce that
they would bet ag'in the one boss
of poor man, take 1T from him, an
make him walk ter glory fer the
balance of his days! II such man
is in the hearin' D. my voice tosday,
let him tremble He can't take
that election boss ter heaven with
him. If he could ride 1t plum into
the pearly gates the Angel Gabriel
would holler whoa 2 an while the
tremblln' wretch dismounted, he
would hear these words, like the
knell o. doom: 'Whar did you get
that boss T." After the sermon
and the benediction some one took
the parson by the arm, and led him
out into the grove, and handed him
Bride land there was horse con-
nected with it, and said: Here's
yer darned old boss ! Pray fer me
ON yer way home J!
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-12-24
THE SUN OF LIFE.

Nothing to do but to work,
Nothing to eat but food,
Nothing to wear but clothes.
To keep one from going nude.
Nothing to breathe but air,
Quick as flash tbs gone,
Nowhere to fall but off,
Nowhere to stand but on.
Nothing to comb but hair,
Nowhere to sleep but in bed,
Nothing to weep but tears,
Nothing to bury but dead.
Nothing to sing but songs,
All well alas! alack
Nowhere to 60 but out,
Nowhere to come but back.
Nothing to see but sights,
Nothing to quench bat thirst,
Nothing to have but what we've got
Thus through life we are cursed.
Nothing to strike but gait,
Everything moves that goes,
Nothing at all but common sense
Gan eyer withstand these woes.
Selected
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-12-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at jackson. Miss, |
Dec. 8, 1896.

Notice is hereby given that the
following-named settler has fled
notice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before
the Chancery Clerk of Pearl River
County at Poplarvllle, Miss, on
January %, 1897, viz: Jeptha 7.
Smith, of Poplarville, Miss, Home
stead No. 23929 for the + sec
SO 3sr15 W.
He names the following Witness
es to prove his continuous resi-
dence upon and cultivation of, said
land, viz: M. I. Richmond, Levans
der Ladner,. e. P. Stewart, Joel
Smith, all of Poplarvillr, Miss.
ROBERT E. WILSON,
Register.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-12-24
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FREE OF CHARGE, limit of sample
boxes of all our fine and fancy
Candies, and samples of all Cream,
Chocolate and Fruit Candies we
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Orders for Christmas should be
made on or before December Goth,
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