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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-11
IT OPENS TUESDAY.
STATE FAIR PROMISES TO BE A
MAGNIFICENT SUCCESS.
RACES WILL BIZ a GREAT FEATURE.
The Cattle ard Poultry Displays
VIII he Very Interesting, and
Many Exhibits VIII De Madc-The
Genus rakir VIII he on Hand.

on Tuesday next the State Fair viii
begin, with It's mammoth cattle, sleek
horses. big. fat PIGS, splendid sheep. and
fast race-horses; It's varied assortmen,
of chickens and pigeons; great array OF
popcorn and peanut vendors. toy balloons
and whistles. side-shows with three
legged calves. and reptiles Of enormous
slze. and thousands OF other things to
smuso and instruct visitors.
Tho bass believing OF the huge Hol-
stein bull will be heard in happy unison
with the shrin bleating Of the South
down sheep. while the sonorous Growing
OF the BIC. Brahma rooster Will chime
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-11

Committee ara Colonel John 8. Harwood,
Colonel W. +. wickhsm, II. C. chamblin.
Major John +. Cowen. George ID. Muir
rell. Julian NJ. Ruffin. CAPTAIN Frank
Guy. w. y. Taylor. 7. y. boswell. s. II.
cottrell, and w. w. Hobson
Mr.. william q. Owens. the present
secretary. has served the society three
years. and has rendered valuable and
efficient service To him is due much
Of the credit of the splendid exhibit that
will be made next week. lie 10 very
popular with both the patrons and Off
GERS Of the society. and his experience
makes him valuable man to the or
ganization.
While the wind-storm Of last week
damaged the soclety's buildings, the work
OF repairing Is nearly complete. and Will
be finished before the fair. and viii In no
way interfere with the entertainment.
The racing. which takes place every af-
ternoon. will be one OF the features. and
should attract large crowd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-11
A Wet Day.
Use +. Postgate.)

Use H. Postgate)
All day the heavy clouds hung down.
Gray mists about the hills We're thrown.
The trees dripped ceaselessly;
The while sad and low refrain
That seemed 10 tell Of constant pain.
Came UP from the gray sea.
Yet. spite OF all the damp and chill,
Some little flower stars shining still
Might In the hedge be seen:
And ever through the falling rain
Was borne into the sodden lane
The scent OF egiantlne.
With eventide the brightness came,
The sun sh0he out with sudden flame
AS Joy TO one who gTieves:
He touched the mournful trees with gold
And lighted rainbcws manifold
Among the dripping leaves.
Soft cioudiets OF = rosy hue
Came sailing through a tender blue;
And like soothed child,
The earth. though still her eyes were wet,
And grief she could not quite forget,
Looked up 10 heaven and smiled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-11
Boys Clothing.

Good. reliable, weIi-msde Suits at
lowest sort OF prices.
II you want Clothing that will stand
wear. you can find It here at the right
prices.
Visitors 70 the city will find here q
good. fresh stock OF Dry Goods. Boys
Clothing, and Ladies' Closks. and every
thing else In the dry goods line. which
are TO be sold at the lowest prices. I in
vlte a call.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-11
ECHOES FROM ALTON.
SOME THOUGHTS ON THE BEGIN
MING OF SCHOOL
The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. N Modern
Discovery - The Old-Fashioned
scboolmnster and Unique Punish
ments-Personal and General.
tcorrespondence Of the Dispatch.)

Correspondence Of the Dispatch-)
ALTON, VA, October s.-School cata-
logues have been pouring in upon US TINS
autumn with an impartiality. as to the
supposed patrons, that is worthy of CAM
paign literature.
Miss Sophronla Greeneat, at Il, has
received half dozen or more. and Major
Ichabod Jones, who swore TO celoacy
when pretty Lucy Dobbs ran OH Win
Tom jenkins twenty years ago. knows
the name OF every school for boys" from
Maine to Mexico. All OF which means
that school-time Is here again.
The Thracians wept when a child was
born-with a due increase OF woe in the
advent OF twins-and they Toasted ana
made merry when a man went out OF the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-11

sent were: Misses Marie, Adele. and
Florence Kuhn Misses Marie and Leona
Schadd. Misses Bessie. Margretts, and
Josie Tinsley; Miss Maggie Lawton. OF
Baltimore; Miss Gusta Exile. Miss Helen
East, Miss Resale Pettus, Misses Mary
and Callie Reid, and Others and Messrs.
Horace Shepperson. Richard Carney,
Avery Martin. Frank Dickinson. Leslie
Eulank Bernard Reid SIR. Wingfeld.
Mr.. Blankenship. Cabell Hudson. and
others. Misses Marie and Adele Kuhn
Were the hostesses and were assisted IN
receiving by Miss Marie Schadd. Mr..
Kuhn will leave for his home in Cincin-
natl in a few days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-11
Black Dress Goods.

Cashmere from Y l-2c. VI.
Elegant Atwood Serge. 25c. yard.
Imperial. diagonal. Storm. and Wide
Vale Serges.
Call and see the Prie'tiey Rlscl: Dress
Goods. Wool. Figures Plain and Figured
soleil. Mohsir and Wool Figures Vicuna
Kurl Cameps-Hair Cloth. all at prices
less than usually asked for such values.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-11
A Delightful Reception.

There was a delightful reception ten
dered Mr.. l.. p. Kuhn. Jr.. last Tuesday
night. October 9Th. Games OF all kinds.
dancing. Instrumental. and vocal music
were INDUCED in until II o'clock. when
the party ali marched into the large
dining-room. which was brilliantly illu-
minated and tastcfully decorated. and
partook OF all the delicacies OF the season.
After supper games and dancing were
resumed and kept up until / o'clock. when
the party dispersed. Among those pre-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-11
Records Annoy.

Salem Seatinel)
Poor Governor OFerral, He IL being
soundly abused by the press OF his State
for his sudden conversion to the gold
standard. His record rises before him,
and cannot and will not be downed'
Records annoy the great as well as the
small.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-11
Dress Goods.

Dress Goods. in Black and Coiors. from
4 lie. 10 81 yard.
All the new effects here Cor your ap
prevail
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SECRETARY \. --.a-lAM q. OWENS.
Blacksburg College, and Is valuable
officer In the organization. He has had a
great deal OF experience In the conduct OF
fairs. and his advice Is always wanted
In the councils OF the society.
Mr.. Charles w. Hardwicke. the third
vice-president. Is one OF tie most valued
officers now connected with the society.
He has been a member OF the Executive
Committee for number OF years. and
President Watkins always wants his adj
vice la all measures pertaining to the
society. Mr.. Hardwicke Is prominent
member of tho Board of Aldermen, ami
is one OF the city's proxies TO look after
the city's interests In the society.
THE OTHER OFFICERs.
The other members OF the Executive
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-11
Ladies' Jackets
and Capes.

I invite you to cali II in want OF a
Jacket or Cape. Having an entirely now
assortment OF the latest styles Jackets
and capes. which l offer at lower prices
than ever-prices TO suit the times
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-11

president Virginia Agricultural Society)
ern wing. There are ss usual. many en-
tries in these departments, and the ex-
hibits will. no do"bt, be very attractive
number OF tables and chairs have been
arranged In the vacant spaces In the gal
lery for the accommodation and con-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-11
DOnestiCs.

Full pieces u 1-2c. Percales. the best
made, &c. yard
Apron Glnghams. 3-4c. a yard.
Animal Prints. suitable for bed quits,
lie a yard value, for &C., yard
70 i-2c. Unbleached Canton Flannel &C
a yard.
,5c. BLACK Saline lie. yard.
Iac. Denims. for drapery, IL lie. ya-d.
&c, Tailor Made Suitings, u l-2c. a yaru
Vnbieached Canton Flannel, f-Sc
yard. ,r
Wide Turkey Red Table Linen, lSc.
yard
Zoo Atwood Cashmere, l9c. yard.
75c. Checked Cashmere, S3c. yard,
Mems Regular-M Made Natural Seamless
Socks pairs for 25c. ~.
Ladies' Regular-Made Black Hose lsc'
quality, loo. a pair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-11

The very choicest line maze
Box-Front Jack cts, OF heavy Black
Cheviot. stitched seams. The price
should be S.; we say 2.96
A Stylish Tan, also Mixed Covert Cloth
Jacket, with high coll-cellar, new pox
front. very neat Instead Oh sS-0o'
ass
Lovely Plush Capes, full sweep, lined
with figured silk, not as you'd expect
s., but s2.75.
Habana Brown Kersey Coat, military
trim, lined with the finest chan9eaDie
taffeta silk. also same Coat In Black
SIS Coat. for sl5.
Capes from CSC. to SIS.
You'll look in every store and you'll see
SO Brag Coats and Capes. Come here
and see better goods for $3.50
All our Coats from 50 and up are lined
throughout with silk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-11
Bedding.

Calico and Saline Bed Com
forts at one half their value.
SOC. white Full Size Bedspreade. sc.
each
Il White Full Sizs Bedspreads. 7sc. each.
Marseiles Spreads, real value ~ mere
1873.
The s. ones for fsss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-11
New Coat Styles.

We have always been among
the leaders in the Cloak business.
Look at our line this season.
The very choicest line made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-11
PLACE FOR THE rARMERs.

The agricultural exhibit and the fruits
and nowerH Will also occupy space In the
western wing. while the rest of the space
down stairs VIII be taken up with various
mercantile and manufacturing exhibits
rms piano dealers win occupy the same
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-07-31
4 BmsY Mnmnn.

Women who find that it is a great
tax upon them to manage one house
and five children, should read with
admiration of Mrs Ann Doherty, of
North Dakota, who manages a
house, five children, and a news
paper. The newspaper is the Nelson
County Independent, and is legacy
to Mrs. Doherty from her husband,
who died two years ago.
The Independent is not an insig-
niticant sheet by any means. 1t is
the official paper of the county, and
it is popular exponent of the views
of the Populists; so that Mrs. Doh
erty has to be wise in politics as well
as in other things. But she con-
ducts her paper satisfactorily, and is
making it even more of a success
than it was under masculine man
agement. Besides this, she is bring
ing up her children to the admira-
ton of the neighbors, and is house
keeper of repute.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-07-31
GarwOOd's Sarsaparilla-for the blood
guaranteed to cure. A. b. RAINS
Plant Trees for POsteritY.

Andrew S. Fuller states in his
book 1.-The Nut Culturist," publish
ed by Orange Judd Company, New
York, that we can save millions of
dollars annually by producing such
nuts as the almond, walnut and
chestnut, (which we can raise as
readily as peaches, apples and
pears" He suggests that our high
ways be planted with trees that are
good for something beside shade or
shelter. He wants the shelbark
hickory, chestnut, walnut, pecan
and butternut substituted for the
elm, ash, maple and cottonwood.
We can grow 1873 trees per mile in a
row, and, as there are two sides to a
road, the trees would number 266
per mile. Estimating the produce
of tree at half bushel gives 1873
bushels per mile, and at four dollars
per bushel the crop would amount to
1928. We not only consume all the
edible nuts raised in this country,
but import millions of pounds annu-
ally. The subject, therefore, is
worth all the space that Mr.. Fuller
gives to it. Nut culture is an indus
try which too long has been over
looked by our farmers. The author
of the work has made a careful study
of the matter and his pages are in
structive.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-07-31
Care of the Hair.

Physicians who have made scalp
diseases IA special study are now ter
rorizing the fair sex by announcing
that dandruff is contagious. They
claim that this disease is contracted
and circulated in many ways, and
that it is easily caught. One way is
to lean ones head against uphols-
tered furniture and soiled tides, es-
pecially in travelling and public
places. Another way is by trying
on hats belonging to people or in Sc
Letting new one at the milliner's
or hatter's. AS it is necessary to try
on hats in order to get one that is be-
coming, rubber cap, like bathing
or dust cap, may be put on over the
hair.
The dandruff loosens itself from
the scalp, lies lightly on the hair,
and even falls off on to the clothing.
In case of contact with another sub
stance, or head, it clings to that; and
if it is another head, another crop
Of daDdrutf is likly to be begotten.
If the head is in good condition,
and is well taken care of, the dis
ease germs can often be shaken out
and no harm done. Therefore it be-
hooves one to keep the hair in good
condition.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-07-31

Pinafores form an important item
in the Juvenile wardrobe, and give
scope for much fancy and taste in
designing. Pinafores are usually
divided into two classes-the useful
and the ornamental-aud, in many
cases, mothers in making the former
do not think it necessary to study
the latter at all. On the other hand,
there are mothers who insist that
even the useful overall should pos
sess some claims to grace. These
illusions refer, of course, more par
ticularly to pinafores for girls.
These garments for boys must neces-
sarily be cut in sterner manner, so
to speak. y convenient overall,
suitable for either boy or girl, is
simply made MS n smOck to fall from
a yoke from the neck, and honey
cOmbed or shocked with coarse
white thread. 1t is n particularly
comfortable little shape, the mate
rial under the arms being dragged
up rather loosely, and then shocked
to depth of about four inches.
This gives freedom to the arms. The
waist is fastened in with u white
linen sash, and the neck simply
completed with IA turn-down collar
of the same. The sleeves are just
big enough to go comfortably over
the dress, and are finished also with
cuffs of the white. The overall is
made in butcher blue linen, which
washes well. 1t could, of course,
be fashioned in other material.
A dressy pinafore will make a
plain frock quite smart. 1t may be
made of cream-colored washing silk
or fine India muslin, with Nalen-
ciennes or Maltese lace. The whole
pinafore is composed of strips of lace
insertion, alternated with strips of
the silk. The plnafore is simply
trimmed with frills of the silk
around the neck. This pinafore may
be worn by little girl of five or her
older sister of ten or twelve years of
age.
The pinafore apron, adapted for a
girl of from ten to thirteen years of
age, when prettily made, serves not
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-07-31

only to freshen up an old dress, but
is Il protection to new one.
1t is made of fine white or cream
colored cambria, trimmed with
bird's-eye spotted washing muslin OF
the same color. The apron part il
made entirely of the white cambria
edged with a three inch frill Of the
spotted muslin. The bib is rather
high and narrow, with a very deep
frill of the muslin, which falls al
most to the waist and gives a pretty
effect. Over the shoulders are also
small epaulets of the muslin. The
apron is simply made with a band.
The materials required for these de-
signs will be as follows; Linen over
all-2 to 80 yards of linen, yard OF
white best pinafore-2 to 1 yards OF
silk, s to y of insertion; cambria
pinafore-l4 yards of cambria and
yard of muslin.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-07-31

marmalade or jelly of any kind.
Roll them evenly, cutting off
smoothly the ragged ends, and tie
them with baby ribbon, taking care
to have the jam, ETC., firm, and not
to spread it on too thickly or too
pear the edges. This sandwich is
especially nice for a child's lunch
basket, but is suitable for lunch
con, tea or picnic. saw it served
not long ago at small afternoon
entertainment with cake and choco-
late.
GOOD CoOKIES.-One cup of but
ter and two of sugar beaten to a
cream, three tablespoonfuls of milk
and two of caraway seeds. Sift two
cups of flour with two tablespoons
full of baking powder; beat thorough
ly, POUR on a rolling board and roll
to a quarter inch thickness, adding
as little flour as possible. Bake in
a quick oven.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-07-31
Household Affairs.

The drinking of buttermilk is said
to be greatly beneficial in rheumat-
ic and kidney trouble.
Don't allow any oily waste or rags
to be left about the floor. They are
sometimes self-igniting.
Stains of eggs may be removed
from silver spoons by rubbing them
with little finely powdered salt.
Fresh lard will remove tar.
Fresh lettuce, eaten at night, will
cure insomnia.
Yellow soap and whitening mixed
to IA paste with a little water will
stop leak as quickly as solder.
Mix teaspoonful of pulverized
alum with stove polish; it will give
the stove good and permanent
lustre.
When you are through with wash
tubs or wooden pals, turn them bot
tom side up, on the floor, with can
of fresh water under them to keep
them from falling to pieces.
The latest cosmetic is a lemon.
In countries where they grow as
freely as apples do in the temperate
zone, this fact is appreciated, and
their virtues availed of; but their
admirable qualities are worthy of
wider knowledge. A little lemon
juice rubbed on the face before re-
firing at night, and allowed to dry
there, will remove freckles and sun
burn and whiten the skin. Lemons
are not so costly, even in the coolest
countries, that women may not
easily afford to use this tropical aid
! to the toilet.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-07-31
For tho Apple Season.

In August the summer apples will
have ripened, and everybody ought
to know that the very best thing he
can do is to eat apples just before
retiring for the night. Persons I'M
inflated in the mysteries of the fruit
are liable to throw up their hands in
horror at the visions of dyspepsia
which such a suggestion may sum-
mon up, but no harm can come even
to a delicate system by the eating of
ripe and juicy apples just before go
ing to bed. The apple is excellent
brain food, because it has more
phosphoric acid in easily digested
shape than any other fruits. 1t ex-
cites the action of the liver, pro-
notes sound and healthy sleep, and
thoroughly disinfects the mouth.
This is not all. The apple helps the
kidney secretions, and prevents
calculous growths, while it obviates
indigestion and is one of the best
known preventives of diseases of the
throat. One of the best known of
the older physicians of the county
has the custom of eating one, two,
three or four apples before going to
bed, and finds himself much bene-
fitted. Indeed the apple is invalu-
able as diet, and makes a good
might cap"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-07-31

The following story is told of the
courtship of Mr.. Disraeli, afterward
Lord Beaconsfield, and Mrs. Wynd-
ham Lewis: Mrs. Lewis was living
near Cardiff, when through the
window she saw Mr.. Disraeli APP
preaching, and ordered the servant
to say she was not at home. When
the servant descended to the hall,
Mr.. Disraeli was hanging his light
overcoat on peg. Mrs. Lewis is
not at home," said the fiurried maid.
II did not ask for Mrs. Lewis" was
the calm, statesmanlike reply.
but / don't know when she will be
back" urged the maid. Neither
do l." philosophically replied he;
but am going to wait until she
does come back; so make me some
tea.n He did wait, he got his tea,
and he married the widow.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-07-31

The world doesn't hear much of
John Ruskin nowadays, but he still
lives, and he has lately celebrated
his nth birthday in his rural home
in England. He is able to take long
walks, play chess, read novels, and
scold occasionally; according to re-
cent account.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-07-31

The origin of many of the troubles
which afflict mankind may be traced
TO disOrdered stomach. Carlyle
was dyspeptic, and he made his
home-life cherries and gloomy. No
doubt but some of our bad legisla-
ton may be attributed to indigesti-
bic hotel breakfasts, and the bur
dens of sorrow produced by social
disturbances have no more prolific
contributor than the dis0rdered
stomach which produces disordered
minds. If we want to raise the av-
erage of morality, happiness and
prosperity of the people, the science
of eating must be given u more
prominent place in our educational
system. Through ignorance, and
much of it ineXcusable, we eat dis
ease, we drink it, we sleep with it,
and breathe it. What to eat, how to
cook it, and when and how to eat
IL, are certainly subjects of study
quite as practical and beneficial as
the conjugation of Greek verbs.
Isn't it little strange that while
we employ the best medical skill we
can obtain to cure disease, we turn
our stomach over to ignorant cooks
and allow them to cram it with di-
etc denominations, which ruin its
functions and produce disease? If
talent, genius and skill are looking
for missionary field, the kitchen is
the great uncivilized realm. We
want the coming generation of girls
taught how to cook intelligently.
Give the stomach good, wholesome
food, and it will fill your veins with
pure blood, which in turn will give
you healthy brain and drive away
the whole brood OF manufactured
troubles. We have had education
for the parlor, and we are a nation
of dyspeptics. Now, as matter of
experiment, let us try-along with
the parlor education-educatiOn for
the kitchen.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-07-31

Still in the glory of its noon
My life fulhlls its happy end,
And fruits of summer with IL blend
TIE richer that they ripened soon.
The shadow of thy love! all we'll!
If once il fell athwart my path.
And darkened all my morning faith,
That gloom Gods blessed smiles dispel.
And peaceful time may glide with me,
TIL over seas of summer calm
Shall fall, like gently-drOpping balm,
The twilight Of eternity.
NERNA NILLIERS.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-07-31

Two recent medical discoveries
are the value of the use of music as
hypnotic and the value of CONVEX
satiOn at meals as an aid to diges-
ton.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-07-31

The self consent that is generous
to its own faults is genial to the
shortcomings of others. BY the bad
or good of us, it is a consolation that
others may be worse, yet all Of us
be human.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-07-31

In recent lecture to mothers and
teachers on incorrect pOstHres of chill
dren, the speaker spoke of in turn
ing feet and the means of correcting
them; but turned toes and feet, she
said, are the result OF training, and
if the mother finds a tendency on
the part of her child to turn the
toes in, she must resort to training to
remedy it. This consists in develop
ing the outer muscles by proper eXer-
else. OF the physical training of the
child from birth, the lecturer said
that excessive crying being accepted
as harmful, the average mother,
therefore, assumes that all crying is
harmful and should be suppressed.
This is faulty reasoning. The natural
crying of a baby is really means of
development, as by crying the lungs
are expanded and the relations be-
tween circulation and respiration are
thus established and strengthened.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-07-31
Tax Sales Of Real Estate.

Pursuant to a decree of the Honorable
Circuit Court of Maury County, entered
at the January term, 1896, will sell at
the courthouse door, in the town of Co
lum bia, Tennessee, on.