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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-16
SPELLING PLEURISY.
Result Might Have Been Different If
Thew Had Possessed Patience.

|
The Junior Mr.. Bottom was digging
away very industriously at brief In
the stenographer's room, in the State
Attorneys office, when suddenly ne
Hooked about in panic and inquired :
"say, how do you spell pleurisy?"
"P-ldouble-o-r-a-c-y," said Mr.. Nor
r1son. A good deal after the fashion OF
"plutocracy.' They come from the
same root"
81 think it's p-l-u-r-a-c-y myself"
the stenographer ventured, and Ram
say and every other assistant in the de-
partment had suggestion to make,
and they we're making them when a
quiet voice spoke from the door:
| "Pardon me; I couldn't help hear
ing your expressions of dilemma. Am
I justified in presuming to 1ntrude my
knowledge of photography to set you
all right"
eff YOU know how to spell pleurisy
YOU are as welcome as the dawn" said
the Junior Mr.. Bottom. "No apologies
necessary"
+ "Still must deprecate my intrusion.
When educated and refined men are
wrestling with word that makes them
spell like steam shovels or mountain
goats they naturally consider 1t imper-
tinent for an utter stranger to inter-
fere."
The attorneys looked at one another
In some surprise. Mr.. Bottum laugh
ed nervously. cts a pretty tough
word. Much obliged to you for offer
ing to square up"
Don't mention it. You are too good.
l do hope I don't intrude, for when
people are engaged in grand and lofty
spelling, which is unlike the spelling
shown in any other menagerie or cir
Gus, it is improper and rude for one to
disturb them. 1 apologize freely.
You understand, of course, that l do
not take your joint inability to spell
the word pleurisy as Indicative OF lllit-
eracy or even of extreme ignorance.
George Washington, for instance,
couldn't produce the word parallel
without using seven Is, and he was a
noble and upright man and shaved reg
ular'y. You should feel perfectly easy
about not being able to spell pleurisy.
There is no need for blushing in shame.
Oliver Cromwell spelled Ratchet with
an where the and and h should
be. Napoleon, indeed, when attempt
ing English took stage fright and spell
ed in a manner to brighten timid chill
dren off the street. He could conquer
worlds, but he could not encompass
the word vinegar. He called it Win
n-i-g-g-e-r-a distressing fashion of Or
biography. Alexander"
"Say!" called the junior Mr.. Bot
tum, ''are you guying us, or are you 60
Ing to get around to the word pleurisy
some time next fall?"
"Your pardon. / was simply trying
to show you that you should not be en-
veloped in shame for your unfortunate
infirmity. l was"
ooh, 60 on away! Get out Get out
quick !" And Mr.. Bottom rushed over
and slammed the door in the face of
the polite man.
every well,'' came muffied voice
from the outside. "Be angry. I only
wished to do you favor and ease your
mind. Christopher Columbus could
not"
But Mr.. Bottom and his friends took
flight to the adjoining room, and the
girl went on with the briet with the
troublesome word put down as "p-l-u-r-
al e-s-s-y.'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1896-07-16

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No % carries pullman par1c. Ia.
Norfolk to Rocky Mount and connects
with A. c.. L. Train % for all points
south.
No. 1O3 connects at Hobgood for all
eastern Carolina points, also at Rocky
Mount with A. G. L. train 81 for all
points south.
No. IS carries pullman parlor car
Rocky Mount to Norfolk and connects
for all points north.
For all information schedules call on
Or address
G.. M. SERPELL. T. r. TFNIY.
Ger1 Manager Sup't Trains.
Z. M. EMERSON,
Gent Passenger Agent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27

French. at the mature age az 10 years.
1t was the story Of two monks who lived
I'm ai little cabin surrounded by a small
garden. They both had flower gardens,
and as they were holy men, never COM
planned when the crops were poor or when
IL failed to rain or when the river rose
and drowned the beans and potatoes
and melons. because they said lit was
the will Of God" Nevertheless, the gar
den of one old monk was always
ia more fiourishing condition than
that of the other. The roses bloomed and
the melons ripened and the hedges were
never cholled with weeds. one day the
unluckv gardener said to his brother:
''How Is IL that your flowers and fruits
grow better than mine? I pray every
morning I'm my cell for rain. But your
green things seem to thrive IN the heat"
And the second monk made answer:
81 too. pray. but still / am wedding and
watering"
This little story was recalled 10 me by
an amusing tale which comes from Eng
land about a brave soldier Of the Church
Militant: "He was six feet two in MS
stockings. He had once been wounded
as midshipman on board the Spartiate
Al trafalgar and afterward got COM
mission i'm the Fifteenth Hussars, where
ne was one OF the best lightweight
bruisers I'm the regiment Subsequently.
he took holy orders and went 10 do duty
for a friend in Warwiekshire. Inc I'D
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27
For Feminine Eyes.

Ribbon will be used as skirt trimming
this fall.
Empire wreaths figure largely In the
latest iewelry designs.
Feather capes will be an expensive
dress item this autumn.
A lodge for female Odd-Fellows has
lately been started in Tasmania. This
Is probably the first lodge of the sort
formed for women In the whole world.
4 lovely display OF white silks and
satins. suitable for bridal gowns, is at
tracing the attention Of the summer girl,
whose campaign has been crowned with
success.
Trolley capes" Is the new name given
to some fetching little eiderdown wraps
which are just heavy enough, but not too
heavy. for these chilly September eve
nings
The out-of-town girl. who runs up 10
the city for a glimpse OF the September
bargains Is distinguished by a noticeable
coat Of tan. and a vivid spray of golden
rod in her buttonhole.
The upholstery departments In the big
shops are selling off beautiful remnants
prior to receiving their new importatons.
and the clever woman who rises above
the caprices Of fashion is fairly revealing
In the bargains. by which she Is enabled
to smarter up her pretty drawing-room.
The spider and its web furnish the model
for a gold and gem brooch.
Tulle strings as a finish 10 small flower
bonnets are I'm high favor among
those women who carefully consult their
looks even in apparently so trihing
matter as bows.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27

AT a birthday celebration not long ago
ffty-three friends OF the celebrant each
provided one candle to decorate the birth
day cake. Wrapped around each candle,
which was lighted as II was handed TO
the host. were the congratulations OF the
giyer. Some OF them were original, somo
of them i'm adapted verse.
A pretty fancy In evening hairdressinH
IL the spanish couture with the resses
coied high at the back OF the head.
and in and out of the Spanish comb IL
twisted a spray OF some fine flower, like =
forget-me-not. scarlet cypress, white or
pink star blossom, etc, or else a single
brilliant half-blown damask or tea rose.
and its foliage il fastened in the archin8
point OF the comb.
The foods OF al yellow and white lunch~
con may consist of cream OF celery soup.
creamed oysters in cases, broiled or fried
sweetbreads. with green peas. stunned
potatoes, eggs, celery, salad with waters.
and cheese, orange, sherbet, with angel
food and coffee. A simple yet delicious
luncheon, that may be easily served by
the woman who has only one maid, or no
maid at all. consists OF lobster New
burg in the chatting dish. Graham sand.
wiches and water-cress, or tomatoes on
lettuce. with waters and cheese or fruit
jelly. with little cakes, or cold, frozen
pudding with coffee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27

gown beneath visible. The dark-green hat
is trimmed with a green braid Of the
same shade band, and outstanding loops
on the left side. a little fllmy lace jabot
shows itself just below the outstanding
collar.
Sacque coats are to be the drcssy wraps
for the fall. They are D.ade OF velvet or
rich peau de sole. One of dark brown
velvet. lined with silk Of the same color.
had a collar Of white satin and bands
embroidered with jet. and the neck was
filled in with white chiffon The Braid
ing and embroidery will be used very eX-
tensiyely this fall and winter, both on
coats and on skirts.
A fall golfng costume is Of brown cloth
very closely plaided with white and
lighter brown. The cape matches the
skirt but the fancy coat is of brown
Holland. The turnback revers continue
around the bottom of the coat and form
pockets The waistcoat is of knitted
brown and white wool fitting very closely
over "A white linen shirt, and four-in-
hand tie Of brown satin is worn. The
brown hat has a band around it to
match the coat and a brown and white
wing at the side. The CATERS are Of the
Holland, and doeskin gloves stitched with
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27
AUTUNN'S STYLES.
ORIGINALITY MARKS THE NEWEST
AND PRETTIEST DESIGNS.
HATS ARE RATHER SEVERE.
listers VIII he Worn Extensively
aud VIII he Made 90 Conform to
the GOwn-Sacque Coats the Dressy
Wraps.
Correspondence of the Dispatch)
Wraps.

Correspondence Of the Dispatch)
NEW YORK, September % Originality
n. tho main characteristic of the newest
designs i'm autumn fashions. Covert coat
lnrs and nne-faced cloths, unless for
dress occasions. are used mostly in the
IAN wraps. They come in many shades
OF tan and dark shades Of green and blue.
one of the most useful and fashionable
garments for the fan is a long coat or
ulster. one made Of tan cheviot has loose
fronts. which make it easy to draw on
10 has a belt Of leather which holds the
folds in place. and is fastened with
metal buttons. Velvet forms the collar
and cuffs. with the edge Of the cloth
showing about the edge. The collar may
be turned up or down.
listers will be very much worn, and
will be made more or less for dress by
the cut OF the body Of the coat For
late sea voyage. instead Of the ulster
big cape. 10 be used with a rug Of the
same material. is desirable. one was
IN de of reversible tweed in black and
white check. with an over check of
red. and showing on the reverse Of the
zarment brown. green, and red. This
naDe was cut full and long below the
waist. The collar was faced with
MACK velvet. showing "a broad edge OF the
tweed The rug was finished with
broad silk band Of dark red with rows
Of stitching This combination not only
furnishes "a stylish travelling outfit, but is
wonderfully convenient as well.
Goats for driving should have perfect
md easy fit. Ornaments should be avoid
fd The fun. capelike sleeves are lined
with silk d. the same shade. The coat is
so1ble-breasted, and fastened with two
COWS Of smoked pearl buttons. The
banana hat worn with this coat is trim
mod with brown ribbon and brown ana
white quilts.
A close-ntting ulster is Of rich dark
blue. This stylish garment is trimmed
am about the high-standing collar down
each front, and about the cuffs and
pockets with q broad, black braid. Above
the wrists and below the pocket openings
are braided designs TO match the frogs
that fasten the coat closely about the
figure.
The blue felt hat is trimmed with a full
soft roll of blue. just tribe lighter than
The coat. and IS finished with bunch Of
soft loops at one side.
Another long coat is of hunters green
eysth all the seams strapped. This coat is
fastened closely az the throat with three
ittlo green buttons. and IS then blind
,uttonod 70 below the waist. where the
iklrt OF the coat is fastened over with
.y9Y ana two buttons, leaving none Of the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27
Some People.

Mrs. Helen Cody Wetmore. a sister OF
Buffalo Bill" is editor and publisher of
the weekly Duluth Press.
A curious blunder was made on a tablet
I'm the public library building in Kansas
City, which was unveiled last week. II
is in memory of Horace Greeley, and his
name is spelled "Greely." A new tablet
will be at once substituted.
An effort is being made to induce the
Prince of Wales to place himself at the
head OF movement for celebrating at
Bristol. I'm June. next year. the Goth an
niyersary OF the discovery OF North
America by John and Sebastian Cabot.
who sailed from Bristol.
The luggage carried by ii Hung Chang
filled up the greater part of one side OF
the COURTYARD of the Grand Hotel. Paris.
1t struck the ordinary spectator as de-
cidedIy shabby, consisting mostly Of
wooden boxes. There were two leather
valises among it. and a case OF cham
payne. one of the suite carried a cage
containing two live fowls.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27
The Lost Idea,

Chicago lnter-Ocean.)
The shadowy twilight was dropping
Its Wayering curtain OF gray
Down over the streets OF the village
As far Ger the hills crept the day.
The man with brass buttons stood watch
ing
Night pin on her mantle with stars,
While faded away In the distance
The clouds with their crimson-tipped
bars.
Then soft AT his side a low whisper. .
please, Mr.. Policeman. Use come
To ask you 10 lend me your 'sistance I
In bringin' lost somfn' home"
And there with her blue eyes uplifted.
The moonlight a-Gleam In her curis,
Her baby face anxious and thoughtful, =.
She waited-the sweetest of girls.
"Well. miss" and the gruff old policemat
Spoke low In a kind, gentle tone,
"Dldst drap from the stars up a-yonderi
Else why be here all aloneY
please, Dir. Policeman, my papa ~
Is dest in "a mos dreiful plight;
He's tryin' 20 think out his sermon.
But somehow It doesn't come right
'He sits In the libr'v a-wrlting.
His forehead all puckered up-so 4
/ says does ne see my dolls bonnet:
He dest shakes his head an says NO.
i wants TO know what am the reason
He doesn't say muffin TO me, 4
An then he looks crosser and crosser,
And says cause he's lost an idee.
II 'cluded that would go find IL;
Use looked everywhere through the
street.
But can't find a single thing OF II,
An now I'm mos tired on my feet.
Please, Mr.. Policeman I'm sorry,
But couldn't you find 1t for me?
Then papa will smile when I tells him 4
We found him his lost idee."
He tenderly lifted the baby
And kissed the face, fearful and sweet
And then through the twilight. the star,
light
He wended his way down the street
As night let her curtains down DER ther
They fastened on homeward TO =
II papa was stlll In the "lib'ry."
And IL he had found his "idee."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27
Feed Your Bamboo Chairs.

The pretty and inexpensive bamboo fur
nilure so much used now requires 10 be
treated differently from the ordinary
wooden furniture. As bamboo is liable to
crack and come apart. IT must be fed so
as to counteract the ill-efiects of dryness
i'm the room. The furniture should be eN-
posed TO the air whenever possible. DO
not place too near a fire, and II should be
rubbed regularly with equal parts OF lin
seed oil and turpentne, applied with a
nannel and then rubbed In with soft
cloth. An occasional wash in cold water.
followed by a thorough drying, Is good for
bamboo furniture.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27
The GOssiner.

A delicate and useful novelty Is the
cup, saucer and toast rack combined. and
makes a charming gift TO an invalid
or friend who breakfasts in bed. 1t is
presented IN fine china. the cup lovely
in shape and with handle. The plate
saucer. as it may be termed has socket
for the cup, while one side is with a
rack for toast or muffin, a little butter
plate. together with knife rest. Things
of this sort are usually heavy and awlS-
ward to use, but this. fortunately, is
not so.
In another year. If sleeves had kept on
growing bigger. We might have had a
proclamation such as this. ordered by
the Court Of Massachusetts, in 1892:
thereafter, 30 person shall make any
garment for women or any Of the sex,
with sleeves more than one-half an ell
wide in the widest place thereof. and so
proportionately for bigger ana smaller
persons" And now Ohio attempts 10
regulate the size Of wOmen's hcadwear
by legislatng upon its unreasonable pro-
portions al the theatre. Pity It's that
womens good sense and good feeling
are not sufficient TO make such legislation
unnecessary.
One Of the seasons fancies is college
tankards and mugs. which were used
as commencement gifts, and which will
form pretty present in the fall to fresh
men as they are entering upon their
four-years' course. The drinking sets
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27
HATS, crave. AND GAY.

rights 10 the throne to which
his father is heir Prince Max is only %
years OF age. and he quilted the German
army To enter monastery few years
ago. His determination TO retire from
the world and to enter the priesthood are
said to be due TO an unfortunate attach
ment he entertained for the Princess
Fedora OF Schleswig- Holstein. BY this
modesty he has become very popular
among the poor in the East End. His
reply TO the cheers raised in his honor
upon the occasion OF his first visit to the
Gesellenverein, or workingmen's club. at
tached to the mission, was 81 come
amongst you not as a prince. but
simply as a priest. l am a worker my
self. for, TO my mind. no honor is so
great as that of labor"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27
She Helms Her Husband.

Mrs Thomas Hardy seems 10 be In
valuable to her husband. quite outside or
her housekeeping capacity. II IL his
proud boast that she keeps herself so
well posted In the literature of the day
that he finds himself constantly drawing
from her fund OF knowledge. Ii was
Mrs Hardy who induced her husband TO
forsaxe architecture for literature as n
profession, and It was she who copied out
his first novel and sent It to the pub
Usher
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27
TO CATCH STRAY CURLs.
The Smart Woman Wears JcwelIed
brooches for Her UnruIy Locks.

Some Newport women have thought OF
a way to keep the back hair below the
coil I'm order. They use brooches for the
purpose, and the effect Is pleasing.
Usually these pins are Of gold. wreath
shaped. and pearl-set. | only saw them
with dressy gowns and picture hats, ana
think they are not liked for ordinary
toilet. Many OF them were worn at
church.
Every engaged man should see TO II that
his adored one possesses specimen or
two of these pearl-set. gold-wreathed pins.
They are lovely for securing ribbons and
laces. aside from their new use In hair
ornamentation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27
Little Bits.

Chain love bracelets are revived.
Don't make conhdants Of your servants
The sapphire is the September birth
stone.
Wise women are having their furs al
tered now
Never were summer fabrics more varied
and charming.
The man who lets his wife select his
neckties is an angel
A telephone soon reveals whether both
cars hear equally well.
Facings of IVORY white on blue serge
outing gowns are effective.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27

brown are used.
Early fall hats have a rather severe a.
spect, when compared with the fiouify, be-
Powered hats of summer, but there is
very stylish air about them. and they
give the wearer very distinguished APP
pearance.
comets for elaborate occasions are
airy. being made almost entirely Of gath
cred tulle or lace and jet and trimmed
with dark velvet. sprays OF flowers or
feathers. Some of these tiny affairs have
a fun osprey perched upright at the back.
Sprays of green oats and punches OF
green wheat are showing themselves
among the trimmings of the fan mil
linery, in opposition to the bright red cur
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27

CHIC. BUT ENGLISH. YOU KNOW.
are Of glass and richly colored with flags
OF the college colors, surrounded by rhym-
ing couplets in old English lettering, IN
PRODUCING the college yell" The tall,
slender glasses are of the same general
character and the TWO form a most orna-
mental sideboard appendage. or will
grace considerably the side table OF tho
undergraduates Girls with sentimental
predictions for certain institutions OF
learning may use the same sets for iced
tea or for lemonade.
I always think, when some pitiable
failure of a christian" life proves the
old proverb about faith without works,
OF story which L translated from
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27

Prince Max Of Saxony, who has re-
Gently taken up his abode in London as
Catholic priest at the Church OF st.
Boniface. Union street, Whitechapel, Is
the fourth son of Prince George, Duke
OF Saxony, and nephew OF the King
of Saxony When he became
priest he formally renowned all his
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27
Trees Crowned by MistIetoe.

A few miles out of the town Of Rouen
there is an avenue of trees, chiefly old
apple and oak. This avenue Is about TWO
miles long. and in winter every tree wears
a crown OF mistletoe, and clusters Of para
site hll almost every joint. IL is supposed
to he the only avenue i'm the world where
such a sight IL to be seen. or where the
romantic and festive plant is to be found
Ina such prOfusion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27
Thirteen nj Table.

Here is an incident jest in Paris, which
originated with a waiter at the famous
TortonPs: A guest had ordered a dozen
of oysters. "Only n dozenY' asked the
waiter Eyes, that VIII be enough "fou
are not superstitious, thenT' said the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27

Throughout Germany ana Holland,
whenever girls can be employed TO AL
vantage they ara taken in preference TO
young men. At Munich the clerks and
book keepers In the banks are nearly all
yOuuf- and handsome girls.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27
Her Pretty Housewife.

A fad of the moment. and a delightfully."-
feminine one. is the fitting out OF the
dainty work-bag IN luxurious fashion--all
the curious little implements for sewing
or embroidery must be gold or mother-of-
pearl; even silver Is not quite fine enough.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27

More and more OF the new skirts are
shown with the side cores put on tho
front with side plaits; very often the
front il braided or of a contrasting color,
to give the effect OF a panel or Louis
XVI. petticoat.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27
IA2 o. ESkSZEgTYIz

sermon as quiet as mice, and when tho
old minister died, petitloned to have him
appointed to the vacant charge"
MISS UP-TO-DATE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27

bo- weavers In me congregation were an
excltable lot OF men, and when he got up
10 preach they eyinced their dislike TO
him as n stranger TO the parish by cat
calls and unpleasant epithets. There
upon. addressing them, he said: You
are a pack OF cowardly fellows who
would not dare to act as you are doing
II Won thought | could defend myself.
but | have served the King in his navy
and army. and if you will pick out your
best man I will go into the church.
ward and have it out with him. They
did so. Their champion got severely the
worst of the encounter. They then took
the parson on their shoulders, set him
again in the pulpit, and listened 10 his
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27
Luxurious Man.

The modern dressing-bag OF the
luxurious bachelor is revelation to the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27

waiter, with o curious smile. "wbyT'
Because you are not afraid OF pins
thirteen at tho table
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-27
ron THE AUTUMN GIRL

uninitiated. 1t is crowded with silver
knick-knacks az well as manifold brushes.
and even the plebeian razor strop Is Dig
nlfied with silver mountings.