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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-09-17
THE SOLDIERS KNAPSAcK.
Cumbrous Forms That Are Now In
Vogue anu n Suggested Inn
Improvement.
copyright. 1881

The various forms of knapsacks en-
ployed in the German. Austrian,
French, English and American armies,
are all clumsy, heavy and too fatigu-
ing for the soldiers use in peace even,
much less useful in time of war. The
necessity for the easy transportation
Of the soldiers kit by the soldier is
often of the greatest Importance, es-
pecially when the supply train has
failed, or when rapid movement is
necessary without the aid of wagons
and horses. 1t was the experience of
many army officers during the war of
the rebellion that the troops, although
provided with the best knapsacks that
could be manufactured, invariably
threw them away upon long marches
together with the clothing contained
in them, rather than endure the fear
full physical suffering which resulted
from carrying them. Those who were
determined to save some extra cloth
ing did so by wrapping it up in the
rolled blanket, or cvercoat, which they
wore over the left shoulder. The KNAPP
sack is especially undesirable, because
its straps draw heavily on the muscles
used in respiration. The oppression
caused by the weight of the knapsack
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-09-17

and it's interference with the normal
breathing is so great that soldiers have
been known to faint, and even fall in
the ranks at Sunday morning inspec-
ton, after carrying the knapsack for
only short time. Again the keen
distress from it's weight and general
unhandiness often causes a large per-
centage of straggiers and sick men, be-
fore the troops even reach the battle
field. An army is thereby deprived Of
many men of excellent courage and in
telligence, who would, by their pres
ence, have aided much in action toward
the general success, but whose physical
resources were not equal to the dread
ful"pack" on their backs. Another
point against the knapsack is that its
pressure and contact heats and weak
ems that portion of the body against
which it rests, and after reaching camp,
or on making halt, its removal eX-
poses the soldier to the additional dan.
ger of taking cold. Anyone who has
witnessed the departure of troops for
war, in what is called heavy marching
order, must have noticed countless
men already nearly tired out, but
struggling hard to keep up appear
ances, and bear in a soldierly way their
burden. 1t was an easy matter to es-
innate how many, from the weight OF
the knapsack, would soon break down
and become useless as fighting men.
To overcome the inconvenience of the
knapsack and to do away with its dan
gers, and the hardships it causes, an
"army clothing case" has been invent
ed. This case is made Of light canvas
and weighs only eight and one-half
ounces. The canvas is in strip four
feet six inches long and 10 inches wide,
and so folded that margin of two
inches is left along one side for flap.
The margin is buttoned over on six
buttons, the buttonholes being on the
flap and the buttons on the farther
edge and reverse side of the case. 1t
will hold the ordinary soldiers kit, and
Is intended to be worn in the rolled
blanket, suspended from the left shUl-
der, thus giving the right arm full play
and allowing the utmost freedom.
w. Thornton Parker, M. D., formerly
acting assistant surgeon, United States
army, is the inventor of the new case.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-09-17
A GOWN FOR THE BABY.

embroidered yoke, full sleeves, edged
with two ruffies of embroidery, and
deep flounce with much insertion at
the bottom, but it has also ribbon
tied about what might be baby IS waist,
and fastens in large bow, with long
ends, in front. Another gown is
adorned from the knee down with in
sertion run up and down instead of
around, the insertion caught together
with ribbon. 1t makes peculiarly
dainty trimming, easily copied by the
mother at home. Much more sensible
than these heavily trimmed gowns is
a plain gown shaped to the waist by
fine tucks. The yoke is low and the
sleeves consist simply of fine lawn
epaulets, which fall over the arm half
way to the elbow.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-09-17
FASHIONABLE FOOTWEAR.

1t is laced, too, whether high or low.
House and dress shoes are not so
heavy but they also resemble the
shoes of the male sex. They have
pointed toes, vamps of patent leather,
and uppers of soft kid. These shoes
are ordinarily buttoned. Dainty house
slippers are made of satin to match
the gown in many cases, or of leather
of the same color. They are fastened
under rosette-like bows Of ribbon.
Baby's long dresses seem to show a
lack Of consideration for the comfort
of the child, they are so overturned.
One new design not only has heavily
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-09-17
There Was n difference.

The Sweet Young Thing-You know
very well that the man who marries
does wise thing.
The Savage Bachelor--There is no
doubt that he becomes wiser, but there
is a vast difference between wisdom
and sense.-Indianapo Journal.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-09-17
No Lie.

Charitable Lady-Poor fellow! l
suppose your eyes pain you too much
to work.
Taking Fox-Yes, mum; even -eadin'
'wsnt ads gives me pain.-Judge.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-09-17
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
AL Sorts of Suggestion, of Interest
to Feminine Readers.
Fashion Has Ordained n Belt of Pa
triotic Color and Cut - Shoes
Are Now Made sMnn-FashiOn"
-Pajamas for Ladies'.

Affected by the spirit of the times.
the feminine shoeis fast losing the out
lines which stamped it as peculiarly
belonging to the weaker sex. The fash
ionable shoe is the man fashion" and
has broad, extending soles and low
heels, and is made Of heavy calf skin.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-09-17
They VIII Say 1t.

Mrs. Peck-Henry, when l married
you
Mr.. Peck-There, I'm glad you've
made up your mind to admit it at last.
A moment later the neighbors saw
him running down the street without
his hat.-Chicago Daily News.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-09-17

ly smart in appearance is Of ribbon
laid in three folds around the waist
red on top, white next, blue last. The
belt is closed under shield, complet-
ing the patriotic suggestion. Equally
charming is belt Of white oozed
leather, studded with brass stars, un-
der one of which it closes. This belt is
peculiarly adapted for wear on boat
ing and yachting parties. A belt made
with a corselet front and adorned
with cluster OF loops at the side is
very effective. But the girl who knows
finds that the most practical belt may
be made from ga yards of ribbon,
wound about the waist twice and tied
in short Topped bow at the left side.
For ordinary wear with shirt waist
and skirt harness leather belt, with
harness buckle. is the proper thing.
Hygiene has opened woman's eyes
to many errors. Among other things
she finds that the blankets she has
used are too heavy to be healthful. She
will therefore discard them for the
coming winter, securing the necessary
warmth by DOMINIC pajamas. These
pajamas are made of the softest of
flannel, in white or dainty blue or
pink. A narrow yoke encircles the
neck and may be embroidered with
some dainty flower design, without
adding to the cost. Full bishops sleeves
are finished with cuffs to match. and
the waist is gathered under large,
worsted scat, which can be made at
home. Further adornment may be
added by ribbon bows, If the taste of
the owner suggests.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-09-17

1t is a moot question whether lawn
or pique makes the best shirtwaist.
The color has been definitely decided,
and everywhere one sees white waists,
cool and fresh looking. But in the mat
ter of material the girls are not so
clearly of one mind. Many favor the
plain pique waists, with starched col
lars and cuffs, and blouse fronts. They
claim that these waists are fully as
cool as those of thin lawn, and if done
up with star,~ed fronts, save consid-
cradle on the laundry bill. 1t will be
found, however, that the girls who adj
vocate these waists are those who go
in for "smart" Crossing rather than
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-09-17

forces the summer girl to secure DIFF
ferent effects by adding unusual
touches to her gown. And abe who
has the most practical understanding
of this fact may make little answer
the purpose of much. One ordinary
shirtwaist, If worn with carefully Sc
lected neckwear, is quite as useful as
q number OF handsome waists worn
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-09-17
The Sad Trufh.

Cora-When can a woman be said
to have reached an uncertain age?
Merritt-When there can no longer
be any uncertainty about it,-Judge.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-09-17

without method. For early morning
wear a shirtwaist should be worn with
plain linen collar and string tie, the
latter matching the waist in color.
This may be changed later in the day
for plain white lawn tie. fastened in
loose bow. Another useful tie is
made of black net, fastened in loose
knot, with ends hanging long and fin
ished with two or three small flounces,
ribbon edged. Or the tie may be of
lawn, pink or blue, or Of chiffon, al
though the latter is too Expensive to
be of much value. A very pretty way
to dress the neck is to wind it twice
with satin ribbon, No. 12, tying
short bow in front or on the left side.
With this finish shirtwaist presents
an appearance that will answer quite
well for evening wear.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-09-17

pretty" The girls whose beauty sug-
gests softness and daintiness will find
their greatest friend in thin lawn
waists, with bayadare tucks. These
tucks cover the waists from neck to
belt in many cases, with little defined
character, while at other times three
or four heavy tucks encircle the waist
and sleeves just below the yoke. The
sleeves of these shirtwaists should be
made tight-titting.
fashionable belts are made of leath-
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-09-17

Fashionable belts are made of leath.
er and ribbon. One that Is particular
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-31

turned out to be Mr.. II. A. Moran ana
Miss Mittie Collins. both Of this county.
At half-past o'clock Mr.. Shackieford
and Miss Watts entered the church, and
a beautiful ceremony followed. Drs.
George Brown and Emmett Shackletord
acted as best men. and Miss Bessie
Watts, younger sister of the bride, was
maid of honor Music was rendered by
Mrs Brown also a sister of the bride,
assisted by twelve little music pupils OF
the latter. This music was so unique and
charming that the congregation was
greatly delighted.
The ushers were Messrs. j. r. Brock
enborough Claude Neale, and Gordon
Taylor. A dense crowd WIS in attend
ance, and the church was eXquisitely de-
corated with flowers and shaded lamps.
The bride and groom left at once for
Niagara Falls, and perhaps will spend
their honeymoon in Canada.
Every one here seems to commend the
Governor for observing so closely the old
landmarks of Democracy in making the
two important appointments on the
Fisheries Commission from Accomac and
Mathews.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-31
.NGLO-AMERICAN ENTENTE.
british Poet Laureate in Verse on
the Subject

LONDON. March 29.-All the morning
papers give prominence to a poem by MP.
Alfred Austin, the Poet Laureate, which
appeaAs under a brief extract from
New York dispatch recording feeling
in favor of an Anglo-American entente.
The poem is as follows:
What is the voice l hear
on the wind of the Western Sea?
Sentinel. listen from oYt Cape Clear,
And say what the voice may be.
"'Tis a proud. free people GAZING louu
10 people proud and free.
"And II says to them, 'Kinsmen, hail!
we severed have been too long.
Now let US have done with WORKOUT
tale
The tale of an ancient wrong;
And our friendship last long as Love doth
last, and be stronger than Death is
strong.
Answer them, sons OF the self-same race.
And blood of the self-same clan.
Let us speak with each other face to
face,
And answer as man TO man;
And Loyalty love and trust each other
AS none but free men can.
Now fling them out to the breeze
Shamrock. thistle. and rose;
And the Star-Spangled Banner unfuri
A message to friends and foes,
Wherever the sails of peace are seen
And wherever the warwinte blows.
AS message to bond and thrall to wake;
For, wherever we come, We twain,
The throne OF the tyrant shall rock and
quake,
And his menace be void and vain.
For you are lords Of a strong, young
land,
And we are lords of the main.
Yes, this is the voice on the bluff March
gale:
1--WE severed have been too long"
But now We have done with a worn out
tale
The tale of an ancient wrong;
And our friendship last long as Love doth
last,
And be stronger than Death is strong.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-31
DISCUSSED IN CHASE CITY.
Mrs, Finch's Big Suit for DOVER
News from MeckIenbur.

CHASE CITY, VA, March SO.-(Spe-
cial)-The publication in the Dispatch OF
Sunday that Mrs. Tabby b. Finch mad
instituted suit through Judge William H.
Homes TO recover dover interests In
forty miles OF railroad, from keysVllle
TO the North Carolina line, sold by her
late husband, l.. e. Finch, and without
the REIMBURSEMENT Of her dover rlSht,
attracted much attention In this sectlon'
Mr. Finch sold his purchase 10 Holt az
Wood, agents for the Construction COM
pany. about 1872, and 1t was provided
that IL the railroad was not built in
specified time the road was 10 revert u
the county of Mecklenburg. III was not
constructed in time and the title OF the
county became vested in Colonel Thomas
f. Goode. Thomas f. Humphreys, ana
George A. Endly-commissioner Tor the
county. No deed was made by flnch'
but the equitable title passed from hihh'
The county surrendered Its 1ntereSt 10
another company. and the ROAD was hhal
~ built and equipped. The purchase Oh
Finch was made over twenty-sX years
ago. The entire road has been in opera
ton about ten years. Judge Homes say
bis case is a good one, and will be vgor-
OuSly prosecuted. AHS nom VI "'
Finch for dover interest did not accrue
until the death of Mr.. l.. Il. Finch, TINS
wear. Hence the delay in the proceed
ings.
The postmaster at this place has been
notified that after the 1st of April this
Office will be advanced from fourth to
third class. coming in the scope OF presi-
DENTAL appointments. This is the only
one of the class in this county, and SHOWS
a progressive community. The receipts
last wear were about $1,000.
A cheroot mandatory concern COM
meneed work here this week. Skilled
oneratives are employed. Isaac j. over
hey is president of the company
Hon. r. r. Thorp, member OF Congress
from this district, Is on WISH 10 MS
| home i'm this county. He is not mbued
with the Spanish war-fever. and INFORM
| ed me that in a recent conversation with
| sneaker Reed he found him violently and
| unalterably opposed to hostilities with
snain. The Maine destruction was 2
mere incident of the controversy, and
| was a matter Of international arbitra-
| ton according TO the avowed policy OF
| the United States.
Mr.. Charles Meigs Biswell, of Rich
mond. has recently bought a residence
| here.
n Mr. Theodore T.. Roberts. tobacconist
purchased this week a tract OF 100 acres
| of unimproved land near town for Sl,OV
cash.
Rev. ]. f. Hutson. evangelist, is con-
! Quoting at the Baptist church here re-
vival meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-31

must have been one OF the signs anu
wonders OF the heavens. They uesc'ipo
it as having been first seen with the APP
pearance OF very bright triangle some
distance above the horizon. with the point
inward II gradually widened and length-
ened until 1t was many times larger tnah
when first seen, and then 1t appeared 10
sway from side to side. and, TO use tneir
expression, ito roll and unroll,' getting
very bright, then changing TO a duii
red, and growing DINNER. only to mare
I'D again with dazzling brightness. Their
idea seems 10 be that II was TO foreteii
the probable war.
Mr.. Cary p. Armstead. Of Williams
burg, was here yesterday to see MS SIS
ter, Miss Julia NJ. Armlstead, VINO Is
still very III.
Preparations for war are still being
made al Old Point, and guns and ammu-
milton are constantly arriving ana peihs
placed in position. The warships In these
waters have changed their colors, ana
while they do not present so fine ana
clean appearance, they do look more for-
midaAe.
II is said that the new electric road VIII
come into town by way OF Holt street.
In the West End. thence down Melrose
avenue across the creek to the snort
bend OF Hope street; down King 10
Queen; thence 10 Wine. by way OF whicn
last named street II will go to the East
End. The Hampton and Old Point Kali
way Company will go to the same point
by way of Court and King streets ana
Mallory avenue.
Mr.. r. #. Shelton Is quite sick at MS
home here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-31
Conditional Pardons.
Uynchburg News)


AT the last session of the Virginia
Legislature a law was passed authoriz-
ing the Governor to issue conditional
pardons to convicts in the pententiary.
In our opinion, this was one OF the most
beneficent acts of the Legislature. Hope
Is a mighty stimulant in the human
breast. The convicts will now have a
strong incentive to good behavior The
desire for liberty, which is common to all
men, will prompt them to observe the
rules of prison and earn the good opinion
of the officials. We shall be surprised If
the beneficent effect of the new policy
does not become manifest in a few years
in reducing the number of inmates of the
penltentiary. The pardoned convict may
be expected TO become a good citizen. or
at best to abstain from criminal prac-
tees that would put him again I'm the
clutches of the law. If he has behaved
so well in prison as to gain the good will
of the keepers and secure conditional
pardon, it is likely that he will keep up
his good conduct in order TO avoid return
ing to the penitentiary. The prize of a
pardon is by the new law held out In
view of the convict, and he would be a
hardened wretch, indeed, who would not
seek TO secure that prize by good be-
havior.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-31
RAIN AND MUD IN ALDEMARLE..
Farming Operations Checked for the
Present-The New RailrOad.

HOWARDSVILLE, VA, March 30
Especial 1.-The petition which was being
circulated around Howardsville against
the relicensing of the saloons has fallen
through. There were only about twenty
sgners to this paper, and that number
not being anywhere near the majority,
the scheme, OF course, had to be given ~
for the time being.
The rainy weather tsr several days past
has greatly retarded the work on the
Alberene railroad. but the contractors
expect TO have II finished now very
shortly. This road is about ten miles
long. and extends from Warren Station
on the James-River Division of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio and runs as far as the
little town of Alberene. where a large
soapstone quarry is located in the inter-
est of which the road is being construct
ed. There is some talk of extending 1t 10
Charlottesville but that will not be done
Immediately at any rate.
POLITICS WARMING UP.
Messrs. William and John Lewis and
James Cobb have returned from Nelson
court, and report that several OF the
congressional aspirants were In attend
ance, and that the fight is becoming
warm.
y
last night. and the river is rising and
looks like an immense mud-puddle. The
ground is wetter than 1t has been for a
long time.
Farm operations, which were progress
ing so nicely. have come to standstill.
and from the present outlook will remain
so for some time.
Misses Virginia and Lila Logan have
arrived from New York, and are now
with their mother and brother at their
summer home, "Algoma."
Miss Eta Conner daughter Of Captain
Conner. has returned from an extended
trip
Mr.. Henry Lewis has returned from
business trip to Amelia county
Mr.. NJ. Lienan, who has been sick for
some time with a very severe cold, left
for Richmond to-day.
Miss Juliet Scott. who has been in
Richmond for several months, returned
home this afternoon, having just re-
covered from an attack OF measles
Miss Mary Turner is visiting her sister.
Mrs j. x. Irving.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-31

Hon. T. r. Jernigan, Of North Carolina,
x-Consul-General at Hiogo and Osaka.
Japan. has written from Shanghai, China,
to the New York journal of Commerce,
urging a vigorous American policy with
respect to the opening of China. He
has had long experience as diplomat
in the orient, and his views are entitled
to careful consideration. He says:
whatever attempts may be made
by the nations of Continental Eu-
rope to deliminate spheres of influence in
the great Empire OF Asia, 1t would be a
misfortune to civilization and hindrance
20 trade If the influence of the United
States and Great Britain did not enter
as a potential agency in shaping the
course of events. The policy advised by
Washington could not have meant to be
so interpreted as to create business stag
nation in our own midst, and thus invite
to quick maturity the social evils that
DESTROYED the republics which have gone
before"
In concluding his letter. Mr.. Jernigan
says:
Great Britain. Russia, France, and
Germany are represented at Pekin by
able and astute Ministers. Each nation
named has a strong naval squadron about
the coast of China, and would apparently
unimber its guns to promote Its CONNER
cial interests. The ensign or war would
soon be substituted for the ensign or
peace, were 1t not apprehended that the
firing of a musket in China would mean
a cannonade in Europe. China is pow
erless to fight. and will not attempt TO
fight. She must yield. whenever demand
ed Of her, and If there is to be any hght-
ing il must be begun and finished be-
tween some or all of the European ma
tions, and no one knows when or where
such a war would end. That is pre-
ventive. If there is an alliance between
Great Britain and Japan, their naval
souadrons would command the waters OF
China, and Japan has population of
40 100000 and win the aid Of British
gold and British influence, the soil OF
China could be held against either Rus
STA. France, or Germany, or all. The
situation Is favorable to Great Britain,
and should the United States emphasize
their influence in behalf of liberal COM
merce. or a fair showing for the Saxon.
whether he comes from the British Isles
or North America, the subjects or com
merce. instead Of those OF war, would
again engage the attention OF the centres
Of Asiatic business The United States
should act with decision. The Anglo
Saxon should speak out and say to all
the world that China must be opened up
TO trade and not divided up on military
lines; that commerce, not war, civilizes
and blesses mankind. So If need be, the
United States could we'll draw the sword
10 preyent lucrative and increasing de-
mands for the products of American
looms and fields from being diverted or
monopolized by European coalition"