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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-11
Two Questions.

To the Editor of the Dispatch;
p'ca.e sweg through your Query col
uYn the fouow.ng: Why So II our 1ues-
day's Dispatch does not arrive here un'h
Wednesday? Nolr other issues come
tho same day publisheO.
CIarksvllle. Va.
Does the state Chemist charge maj
viduals for analyz.ng water. or the state
How much do they charge?
A SUBSCRIBER.
]. II must DO the fault Of the postal
officers.
2 Yes, he does charge. Address him
or. ". II. Taylor, COG east Grace street.
Richmond. Val and get particulars.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-11

To the Editor of the Dispatch
Please inform me as soon as possible;
]. II there is a Baptist theological semi
nary in Virginia. 2. II so, where Is II
situated? 3. II not, where the nearest
one TO Wytheville IL situatedf
4. Also what is the name OF the presi-
dent? Yours respectfully, II. c. L.
We suppose the inquirer means a Bap-
tist seminary for white students. There
is nothing Of the sort in Virginia. There
arr two white Baptist theological semi
nsries accessible TO Mr. F.--the Southern
Baptist. at Louisville, Ky. with the dis
tinclr he'd william II. Whitsitt. ID. D.. as
president. and Grocer, at Chester Pa.
with Or. T. G. Weston as president.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-11

- ,to Editor Of the Dispatch;
W. f,fter Il" Is used to denote the
s,- and "you" 10 denote the one
.r TO- Now. as the letter ~ denotes
H. fu person. would II be incorrect to
... otter ~" as a capital as second
md use Il Instead of ,yoW Y?
',...e.rctta Springs. Va. \. w. b.
,..e. IL would be incorrect.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-11
To the Editor Of The Dispatch:

Are the acts Of a legislative body bind
INK IL such body IS proven 10 have been
"de facto" only, and not de jurs'?
Richmond, Va. X. y. X.
The acts Of de facto officers cannot
be questioned for want OF lesal authority
except by some direct proceeding by the
state. or some person claiming the office
de- flre. In all other cases the acts OF
de facto officers are as valid and efrectual
as though they were done by officers by
right.
BY the same rule we think the acts Of
q de facto legislative body would be
binding
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-11
Negro Legislators.

~. rs Editor Of the Dispatch:
-.sa ten me through your Query col
,..., whether there was ever negro in
,r. Ieg.siature of Virginia? II so. what
-'.t.ai party elected him? and obllgc,
T.. IL.
There have been a number Of negroes
ls the Virginia Legislature-ah were
elected by Republicans.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-11
Defy Thee 20 Forget.

To the EDITOR of the Dispatch;
I notice in tho Query column Of the
Dispatch a request from "a. y. r." Of
Staunton, Va, for you 20 publish the
poem, 81 Defy Thee TO Forget" and the
author Of same. l enclose copy Of the
poem. but do not know the author.
Yours truly, j. JAMES r.
Ransom, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-11

THREE OF THE RICHEST MEN IN
THE UNITED STATES.
NEGROES IN VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
,o,. of Dc rncto Oaiccrs-Lines TO
n sIxeIcton--"I Defy Thee 10 For
oc,"-"Truthfui Jcems's" Poetry
Etc


~, the Editor OF the Dispatch:
n POSSIBLE please publish some or the
.-.,os OF the late James A. Jentry.
beautiful Hands" Mother is Growing
oar we're among his. -
O' MANCHESTER.
well let some reader send US copies OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-11

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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
.FASHIONS Of new YORK
Mate Leroy Discovers a New
and Attractive Fabric.
DRgssY GOWNS FOR SUMMER,

A Canvas TafTeta with Double Mesh-A
New Satin Brocade-slk Grenadines.
French Poplins-Importance of Innings
Under Transparent Gowns.
copyright, 1897. by American Press Asso-
Clatlonl
Maybe It isn't now this week, but It is
the first time / have seen It, and 1t Is so
unusually pretty that 1t caught my ad
miring eye. 1t was a canvas taffeta with
double mesh, one being white and the 9th.
or gold, each woven independently of the
other, save where an occasional black satin
brocaded cornilower held them together.
The effect Of the two meshes, one behind
the other, Is very curious and very striking.
10 forms sort of MORE which changes its
outline with every movement of the wear
er. There was another Of these patterns in
blue and tan, with blue cornflowers scat.
tered sparsely over the surface just enough
TO hold the two meshes together In spots.
Others there arc where purple and lemon
yellow are shown, with yellow cornnowers
on the upper weave. They are all very strik
ing, but the white and gold color makes
the most delicate design. These thin stuffs
are wrought into the prettiest of summer
gowns, but being rather costly they will
not become common. They are $3.50 n
yard. They require little trimming, moth.
ing seeming to look right with tho stuff
unless it is chiffon or crepe lisse. Even silk
muslin, popular as 1t is, looks too common
beside 1t.
For handsome gowns for dressy occasions
there is "A superb new satin brocado, in all
shades of gray, with dots and dashos OF
different colors over tho surface not toe
close, but just enough to define the pat
tern. The dashes run leDgthwise. Green,
crimson, black and heliotrope are the colors
most often seen. One / remarked in gray
and canary yellow was very pretty as n col
or combination, while the quality was as
rich as the others.
Nearly all the taffeta now offered is soft
and scarcely rustlCs reminding one Of the
pongees In appearance, though they show {
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27

OF cotton oambrc an5 has some artificial
stiffeuing to give It an appreciable rustic
Tho silk warp bareges grow in favor, and
they ought to. They are soft and delicate
to the eye as anything can be, and they are
universally becoming, one needing only TO
see that the color Is personally suitable.
Old folks can wear them, and little girls
look sweet and childish in the delicate
fabric. 1t is not very strong, and IL chill
dren are to wear It 1t should be only for
"best" Tho silk barcgo has been found
suited for graduation dresses, offering, as it
does, some variety The old standard
white froCk has given place to the delicate
tones in the floral designs of this exquisite
fabric. What could be daintier than a silk
warp barepe of ivory white bestrewn with
roses, daisies, dOgwood, pink hOneysuCkle
or bluets2 Nothing, l think. The silk
warp runs up and down and the wool
across. The filaments Of the silk are as
fine as spider webs. The wool Is thicker
but Of the finest quality. This becomes the
more prominent of the two textiles and
presents frosty bloom that silk could
never have. 1t is truly very beautiful
Barege can be made in so many pretty de.
signs that one scarcely knows which to
suggest.
saw one very dainty gown, and even
the amateur would have little difficulty in
developing it, The skirt was made over q
lining of pale pink taffeta. The design in
the pattern was rosobuds, with their foli-
age on cream white ground The waist
was made surplice fashion, with V open
ing in front, edged with narrow symrna
lace. The sleeves were draped into puffs
at the top and ended in slashed wrists,
edged with the lace. There was pointed,
draped belt Of heavy cream satin ribbon,
with small bow at the side The skirt
had five ruilles of tho bareQe The bottom
: one was eight inches deep. The next three
were four each, and the upper one was
three inches deep and set on with Span
ish heading A daintier, moro summery
gown one could scarcely imagine. When
say eight, four and three inches mean
that measure before it is hcmmed and
gathered. These ruflles were all cut on
| the straight.
Challie makes very dainty and pretty
summer dresses 1t is offered in every
| imaginable variety Oe color and design,
the favorite being the cream or ivory
| ground, with flowers. The floral designs
are large and small. Scrolls and set fig.
ures are also seen. Tho prettiest way to
mako these is where the material can fall
in long, easy lines. Vatican backs and
J loosely drapcd fronts are graceful. Where
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27

| Ii Is desired to have regulation dress
the skirt may be made plain or ruflled, as
one prefers. The surplce waist looks best,
as it gives opportunity for the draping
! across the front. blouse front for the
| very young Is quito suitable. The surpliCe
| front was made to one pretty challic dress.
| The skirt was plain and full. The design
was pinkish oornfowers on tan ground.
There was a fat ruille Of tan silk muslin
around the neck and down to the left side
of the waist. The neck was open V shape.
| The sleeves were in two puffs and reached
to the elbow, where they ended in deep
ruflle, edged with one of the silk muslin.
The finishing touch was the wide sash of
| green ribbon the exact shade of the green
in the floral design.
There was IA model gown shown this
week. The material was hairline poplin
in two shades of gray. The light shade
was pure silver, and tho darker one was
almost black. The skirt fitted snugly all
around the top to the back. At the bot.
tom there were six folds, three of the light
dress goods and three Of dark gray gros-
! grain silk, exactly matching the dark line
! in the puplin. The waist was plain
French one, with the fullness brought into
| little plaits in front and at the center of
the back. The belt was of the silk, with
an emerald and gold buckle, The sleeves
were tight, having cuffs and caps made of
folds to match those in the skirt. Six
folds crossed the bust. The collar was IA
plain band of the dark silk. This gown
was real rest for the eyes after seeing so
much bright color In another place /
saw skirt where there was one ruf1le ten
inches deep, and above this were set ten
bias folds, each one inch and half wide,
and they were set an inch and a half
apart. That brought them up nearly to
the waist.
Braiding on walking gowns of cloth,
serge or cheViot is growing more and more
popular. In most cases 1t is sewed on in
set pieces, but in others 1t is put all over
In sort Of wandering labyrinthine pat
I tern, as if the one who designed it "fell
asleep and sewed 1t on in dream"
| MATE LEROY.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27

TO the united societies, until 800, 600
men were under oath, but beyond the
native weapon, the pike, they had no
arms, and England saw that they did
not get any.
The leaders Of the revolution were
imprisoned, and Theobald Wolfe Tone
kept out of Jail only by departing hasti-
ly for France. He had been the leading
spirit of the revolt and the chief organ
izer, but his place was filled by Lord
Edward Fitzgerald, who was elected
commander in chief
Then came the arrest of Fitzgerald.
The house in which he was captured
will be one of the shrines most FIRE.
quently visited. 1t is 1853 Thomas
street, Dublin. One hundred years ago
IL was the home Of a Mr.. Murphy, a
feather dealer. The locality was known
as "The Liberties and was favorite
haunt Of the cOnspirators. Fitzgerald
was arrested after making a desperate
fight, in which he was severely injured.
He was taken to Newgate prison and
died few days after the first blow had
been struck.
When the news Of Fitzgcrald's arrest
and the fact that he was dying in
Jail was made known, the rebels could
be controlled no longer. They were
without leader, disorganized and un-
| armed, but the storm broke out in so
places in less than two days. The first
blow was struck at Mas, where / 900
insurgents attacked the barracks of the
British troops. They were armed only
with pixies, pitchforks, scythes and shil-
lalahs, but they killed 80 soldiers and 2
officers before rotreating.
North Of Dublin the same scenes were
repeated in many places. Infuriated
1rishmen marched against artillery with
only their crude weapons, but they kill
ed the men at the guns and shouted de-
| fianco at the solid lines of regulars
which moved them down by hundreds
In the meantime the national capital
had been seized by the English and
turned into veritable fortress. Then
came the massacre on the hiil Of Tara
This will be somewhat inaccessible to
the Irish tourists, but they will find
some means Of getting there. Along the
slope of the hill as it sweeps down to
the Boyne, which bends around its
base, can still be seen the ruined foun-
dations of Tara's hall.
On the site Of this obliterated capital
Of legendary days gathered 3 600 patri-
OTIS. For four hours they fought the ar
tillery and regulars. They were COM
manded by no officer and had only farm
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27

ROOM N WHICH LORD EDWARD FITZGERALD
WAS ARRESTED.
tools as weapons, but they fought des-
perately, and not until 800 of them had
been killed did they retreat. In Kildare,
William Aylmer led them with wonder
full success up and down the Curragh
until he was granted an honorable sur
render
But the British forces had been too
strong for the leaderless, unarmed reb-
els. Tone, in Europe, had made two
gallant attempts to land French feet,
but each time had been unsuccessful,
and his third feet had not yet appeared
at Bantry bay. The revolt was practi-
cally crushed when the English, who
had massaCred and tortured everywhere,
laid heavy hand on peaceful Wexford,
which had not joined in the movement
The Wexford men had been restrain
ed by Father Murphy, who kept them
from joining the societies. But when
he saw his parishioners put to the sword
and beheld his own church in flames he
retired to a thicket to pray. When he
came out, it was with mission to kill.
Raising the cross in holy war, he led a
small band against q company Of red
coats and killed them to a man. Then
he took Camolin castle and gathered
5000 men about him. They had only
800 guns among them, but at the hill
Of Oulart they won a victory, and at
New Ross they broke the heavy horse,
the pride Of Britain's army. When Fa-
ther Murphy reached Ferns, he had
5000 men. 1t was at Ferns that he
turned drove Of maddened Cattle
against the solid ranks Of British in
fantry, goading the beasts with pitch
forks until thousands of regulars fled
before them.
The greatest battle was at Enniscor,
thy, IA miles from Wexford. There, on
Vinegar hill, were massed ON June &c
insurgents to the number Of 20, 600 and
behind them 80, GOO helpless women, old
men and children. Encircling then
were 90, 900 British regulars with artil
lery. 1t was little less than massacre,
and the river Slaney ran red with blood
The final stand was made ON Ballybog
hill, near Swords where the remnant
of rebels were scattered by squadron
of dragons.
That was the end. The revolt haC
lasted only six weeks, bat England haC
greater army in Ireland at the closC
than she had at Waterloo. Is it any
wonder that no true lrishman "fears tc
speak of ninety eight" or that the pill
grimage which will be made next yeal
is to be a gIaat one? SEwELL FORD.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27

land found it necessary to send 10000
troops to subdue q peasant mob you
can hardly find anything inglorious in
it for lrishmen.
The Rev. Or, Ingram, now staid,
conservative graybeard and a fellow Of
Trinity college, Dublin, has sung in i'm
mortal verse this sentiment:
Who fears to speak of "Ninety.
Who blushcs at the namoY
When towards mock the patriots fate,
Who hangs his head in shame2
He's all n llnavc-Cr half slave
Who sights his country thus.
But true men, like you men,
Will ill your glass with us.
So one year from this spring the Irish
are to make pilgrimage to the could
sod" for the special purpose of revisit
ing the spots where fell the men of
1898. Upon the completion Of the cen
tenary there will be in Ireland many
thousands Of these pilgrims, perhaps as
many as half a million. They will rev.
erently visit the scenes hallowed by reb-
ell battles and rebel blood, and they will
revive the story Of that heroic struggle.
Preparations for the pilgrimage were
begun several years ago and are now
being carried on with renewed vigor as
the time grows nearer. The origin of
the idea is claimed by Irishmen in sew
eral localities, but as many as half a
dozen years ago sons Of Erin all over
the United States began to talk about a
suggestion to this effect In New York
city Ninety eight club was formed,
and similar bodies were organized in
other large cities. Branches were start
ed in the smaller places, and today the
organization is very extensive one. A
fund amounting to over $1,000, 600 has
been collected by weekly assessments,
and this is to be used for transportation
and other purposes.
1t is proposed to charter several big
ocean liners and to use them as ferry
boats in carrying over and back the pa
triotic pilgrims. Committees have been
appointed to arrange for the entertain
ment of the visitors. Some will be aC-
commodated III big new hotels which
are to be built, while many will find
lodgings with peasant families and cot
tagers. There are prospects of hard
summer in Ireland this year. Crops are
poor, evictions are plenty and thousands
Of people are emigrating to America.
In 1898, however, great many Ameri-
can made dollars will be spent in that
country.
Appropriately enough, the pilgrimage
will begin in Wexford county, in the
southeasterly part of the island. In con-
nection with the rebellion of 1898 Wex.
ford is replete with historic spots. While
it was planned that the revolt should be
waged in other parts of Ireland, and
while the rebels did not count on Wex-
ford at all, it was there that the most
desperate fighting occurred, and it was
the men of Wexford who made the most
gallant stand against the red coated
hordes.
The town Of Mas, about IA miles
from Dublin, will be one of the princi-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
get so blind. I could NOT

times would get so blind, I could not
see for several minutes.
= could not stand very long without
feeling sick and vomiting. l could not
breathe long breath without scream
ing, my heart panied so.
/ also had female weakness, infiam-
nation of ovaries, painful menstrua-
ton, displacement OF the womb, itch
ing of the external parts, and ulcera-
tion of the womb. have had all these
complaints.
The pains 1 had to stand were some-
thing dreadful. Ny husband told me
TO try bottle Of Lydia f. Pinkham's
medicine, which did, and after taking
It for a while, was cured. No other
kind of medicine for me as long as you
make Compound. l hope every woman
who suffers will take your Compound
and be cured.-MRs. j. S. MCGmLAss
I13 Kilburn avenue, Rockford, Ill. =
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
ENEIsCORTHY.

pal points of interest. 1t was there that
the rebellion broke out. 1t was pre-
mature rising. For several years the
United Irish societies had been prepar-
ing for the struggle. At first the British
government took no notice of their
movements. Their meetings were held
publicly, and their leaders spoke openly
in the Irish parliament.
But at last the English were aroused.
II was a critical time. The American
colonies had been lost. Poland was up
In arms for liberty, and Napoleon was
sweeping through Europe. The Irish
leaders saw their opportunity. Negotia-
tions were opened with the great Cor
sican to strike a blow at England
through Ireland, Napoleon was favor
able to the enterprise.
Suddenly, with desperate ferocity,
England started to stamp out the fire Of
rebellion. There was no open revolt in
Ireland, so she fomented one. The meet
ings of the United Irishmen were sup
pressed and personal liberties were
taken away in the most autocratic fash
ion. The harsh measures drove men in
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
Try ALIENS Foot.Ease

A powder to be shaken into the shoes
AT this season your feet feel swollen and
hot, and get tired easily. If you have
smarting feet or tight shoes, try Aliens
Foot-Ease. 1t cools the feet and makes
walking easy, Cures and prevents swol.
len feet, blisters and callous spots. Re.
ieves corns and bunions of all pain and
gives re : and comfort Try it today.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for
26c. Trial package FREE. Address,
Allen s. Olmstead, lie Roy, N Y.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
There is a Class of People

Who are injured by the use of coffee
Recently there has been placed in al
grocery stores a new preparationI' called
GRAIN-O, made of pure grains, that
takes the place of coffee. The most
delicate stomach receives it without dis
tress, and but few can tell it from coffee
1t does not cost over 4 as much. Chill
dren may drink II with great benefit
10 cts. and % cts. per package. Ask fol
GRAlN-O.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
something unusual
about sending here for
shirt Wai lists
DV mail

they'll cost you less, postage in.
cluded, than you'll be asked over
the counter of many stores for the
same kind-and besides that there
are times and times more different
kinds here to select from than you'd
ever imagine one lone store had
nerve enough to invest in. All new
waists-fresh, bright and pretty
stylishly made possessing every
neat, new idea of Shirt Waist max
ing-and including Dimities, Or
candies, Lawns, Swisses, Lappets,
Examines, Linen Effects and every
summer fabrics.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
A Question of Weight.

Bluffer-I'll fight the man that called
me liar behind my back if he weighs
a ton.
Cuffer-I'm the man. Why don't you
begin?
Bluffer-You don't weigh a ton.-
New York journal.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
Soc. 75C, Sl.OO

are three prices at which we'll par
ticularly surprise you with moneys
worth-Waists all made with yoke
back, full soft front-soft turn back
cufs-some with self collar, others
with white linen collar. Pretty
Lawns in the 80 and rs cents lines
no end of colorings and designs.
Lawns and Dimities in the S1.O0
line-best dollar shirt waists in the
land
Plaid Madras Waists and Zephyrs,
Percals, Lappets and Dimities at
$1.50-new and beautiful effects.
Linen Effects, Lappets, Madras
Novelties and fine Dimities at 50 90.
Other Wash Shirt Waists to $3.50.
We're making it PAY YOU to
buy Shirt Waists here, in the store
or by mail. Always remember to
state size when ordering.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27

they could
cure me but
failed to do
so.
1 gave up
in despair
and took TO
my bed. l
had dreadful
pains in my
heart,
fainting- II
spells, Y
sparks be- '
fore my
my eyes
and sOne-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
A PILGRIMAGE TO ERIN.
How Irishmen Are to Revive
Memories Of 1898.
THE CENTENARY OF A REVOLUTION

treland's Patriotic Sons WIN Revisit Spots
Hallowed by the Blood of Martyrs-A
Mighty Host of Pilgrims WIN March
over Historic Ground.
Nearly a century ago the dream Of a
free Ireland, which for ages has choered
the night Of the nation, was almost
realized. For a few short hours tire
prospect seemed alluringly bright, and
the Irish thought that the dawn had
come at last. But it was only flash of
lightning, and the accompanying bolt
fell most heavily. 1t was far from vic
tory. 1t was defeat-most disastrous de-
feat. But when you consider that Eng.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27

In Siam the first wife may be di-
vorced, but not sold. The other wiv.S
may be divorced and sold.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27

OF late years sport has become kind
of idolatry. So says the London Meth
odist Times
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27

At various clubs in France lists o.
eligible girls backed by glittering banl
rolls are to be found.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-05-27
A Wonderful Statement

From Mrs. MoGIIlas to Mrs. Pinkhsn.
think it my duty, dear Mrs. Pink
ham, to tell you what your wonderful
Compound has done for me.
was dreadfully ill-the doctors said