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New-York tribune., 1900-08-03

with black panne, which adds greatly TO the effect
The high stock, which matches the waist is fin
ished with an applique OF heavy cream lace
Pastel tinted taueraS are admiral Bile and exceed
ingly attractive for garden party and informal
evening wear but the latest hint from Paris tells
Of toffeta enriched by embroidery into which gold
and silver threads are introduced. The waisl
beneath may be Of any contrasting material. but
is most effective in such diaphanOus flmy stuffs
chiffon, mousscline and Liberty gaCze.
To cut this bOlerO for Of medium size
yards Of material y inches wide, 1Ss yards 80
inches wide, with ia yards of tucking IS inches
wide for the waist, and IL yards of lining. will De
required. The Pattern No. 1904 IS cut In sizes for
a So a. 81, 3s and ~ inch bust measure.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-03
WHAT A RAY OF SUNSHINE DID

The s. sent by Mrs. Waite for the use Of an
invalid member in Brooklyn proved real godsend-
The old mother who supports this =. 5 5 invalid
had her pocket picked on Saturday evening. and the
loss Of her little earnings which included the
August rent, proved almost disrracting Mrs waite
will please accept the hearJieSu thanks tor ner
timely gift which will such a ray Of helptulness
to this unfortunate family
New-York tribune., 1900-08-03
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
WAIST. WITH BoLERo. NO $500. FOR
COUPON AND 10 CENTS

No style Of bodice Is more generally becoming
than the bolero in its many forms. The excellent
design illustrated is adapted 10 many materials.
but IS never more effective than, shown. black
raffeta with applique Of Persian eUbr0ije-y. The
model from which the drawing made is
with skirt OF figured black silk and over waist
made OF ready tucked mousselne in cream white
The lining IS white satin. but the revers are faced
New-York tribune., 1900-08-03
EorEEE0LD EcOX0NIC WORK.

The women Of Toronto are planning for the hos
p.ta5e reception OF those who viii attend the an
nual meeting Of the National Household Economic
Association 70 be held in that city Octooer :, .
and The president of the society, MIS-. =. n
LsrueC 81 Syracuse is now in Europe, naahlils d
tour q Germany Holland. England ana Scotl-li ss
Enere she is spreading household ecoAJIiit- g.
Her report al the autumn meeting IS 4ooHSo -0-
NaEd 70 with interest
New-York tribune., 1900-08-03

President of the T : s: We feel deeply moved
by the description IN tO-day's Sunshine Column OF
Mrs Todd's case, and have acted feel sure
our beloved mother would have suggested. She mad
laid aside for a few special cases a number OF
copies of The Uutroubled Heart" by the Rev. Mr.
Deitz. and We have this day mailed, as per your
notice. San Francisco With sincere re-
CARDS and best wishes for the continued success OF
the T s. 5 Society, yours truly.
GEORGE G. NEEDHAM.
CHARLES A. NEEDHAM-
New-York tribune., 1900-08-03
NEW MEMBERS :

The new members enrolled yesterday were Miss
Minnie S. Stewart. Mrs. Emma Low. Mrs l. K
Gudersleve Miss Dora CrandeH Julia and Law
renee Burns. J. E. Stewart, Of New-Eork; Mrs F.
B Powell Of Vermont; Mrs I P. Waite, Miss
Nancy Currier. Miss s. D Chambers Of New-Jer-
sey: Miss Laura c. Smith, OF Connecticut ana MIS-
E H Ellis, Of Massachusetts,.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-03

In addition this ray Of sunshine sent to the
lonely woman in the leper colony, many others are
on their CHEEKY way from those whose hearts have
been touched by the sad story. Mrs. s. 5. Leach.
J. Z. Stewart. NJ B. Hathoru, Florence Victor,
Mrs J. P. Farnsworth and Miss Chambers have
informed the office that they will forward sunshine
70 Mrs Todd VIII s. 1. NJ. please forward The
Moman.s Home journal as suggested.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-03

A little girl writing from New-Jersey says; I
am little girl twelve years old and would Ike 10
Ioi, -ba = : I send Poem for my initiation
fee Nv mamma has been member for some
wears She is blind, and I read 10 her and rry 10
sba5 some ravs of sunshine in her life. collect
ing raised monograns and would De very glao %
receive some Il you have any 10 spare -
win some one who has monograms OF tnis klnd
N mass on please write 10 The Tribune sunshine
once for the address of this little girl?
New-York tribune., 1900-08-03

Mrs. Henrietta D Robbins. active T. s. s
member. in addition to her many deeds Of thought
funess. has forwarded barrel Of reading matter
TO ''the boys in blue in the Philippines IN care
of Mrs. Z. H. Liscum. Mrs Thomas Nicholson
sends the Woman's Pages regularly 10 Mrs.
WinslOw. Of Oregon, who passes them TO a mis-
sion. and thus many hearts are gladdened-
New-York tribune., 1900-08-03
MONEY ACKNOWLEDGED.

money order for 81 has been received from
Jessie Mcdowell Ito be used in distributing as
much sunshine as possible; 10 cents the widows
mite from Mrs. K. A. Wilson
New-York tribune., 1900-08-03

An invalid T. s S. member in Connecticut reports
that the woman's Pages, received through the
kindness Of a T :. :. member. add greatly TO her
bspptness. and as she passes them on others share
in Tba kindness. She would be glad TO receive The
Outlook" If some one Will send IL after reading.
Address will be given at the Sunshine Ofroe IrlO-
me Building NeT-YOrk City
New-York tribune., 1900-08-03
o,,,,,ee1oYER TO THE EXPOSITION.

~. Mary Boyce Temple. who has been appointed
Commissioner TO the Paris E1poSilon tSa .r-
IN q 10 ra,,ghters Of the American Revolution and
s5,,t women Of that State Miss Temple or
lnT ,lsd the Bonny Kate Chapter OF Knoxville, OF
sbe was regent until her election , 20 ths 61qs
or perican Revolution At the ezplFaIi94 H. -
- - -, .srro in that Office last sptlns s''s ~
esa.Tar Hsa re - reelected her as It's regent
New-York tribune., 1900-08-03

Mrs Sadie E. Draper. Of Groton. y H, will be
pleased 10 receive The Union Gospel News" so
kindly offered by Mrs E S Dean, OF Illinois
VIII Mrs. Dean please send this good cheer direct
10 Mrs Draper?
New-York tribune., 1900-08-03
THE VIEW DOHESTIC SYSTEM.

..F>vaIua this steak almost raw.
ssYes mem Me eight hours was up before u vas
done and TUX II of the fre."-(Chicago Tribune
New-York tribune., 1900-08-03

Mrs Bowen, Of Medina, y. Y. desires that her
grateful thanks be expressed through the column
to all the members who have so kindly reneLn- re1
bersd her little girl with copies Of sheet music
asked for
New-York tribune., 1900-08-03

Miss Ethel Macy, Of Indiana. in writing for her
T s S badge. says: 7 am trying every day 10
bring some ray Of sunshine into some ones lie,
and have much pleasure in belonging 10 such a
heIr SOcierN..
New-York tribune., 1900-08-03
PROTEST AGAINST ABsINTHE.

THIS COUNTRY AROUsES THE WOMAN's
CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION
New-York tribune., 1900-08-03
Nn1A FAMINE CONTRIBUTIONS.

.rohn Crosby Brown. No 50 wau-st-. treasurer Of
rba COMMITTEES of One Hundred or India Famine
Relief, reports the following contributions re-
rcFar-
New-York tribune., 1900-08-03
Don't fail TO put on
Your Shopping List
COLGATE&CO'S

Exquisite Toilet and Shaving Soaps,
Perfumes. Sachets, Toilet Waters anu
Dental Powder.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-03

IAN arm Of aid 70 the weak,
a friendly hand 10 the frierdless;
Kind words 80 short 70 speak
-CIonckJon Miles
New-York tribune., 1900-08-03

L is not a generally known fact that the United
States furnishes two-thirds Of the peppermint Of
the world. yet such IS the case. The greater por-
ton OF the mint marketed is grown in NewYork
and Michigan. Il Is claimed that mint was used
BY the ancients in the form OF tea, both Tor
medicinal PURPOSES and sCinulant. and that
= - IL, Tie NeEE Tes-arns1t-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15
PETERSBURG.
"A NEWsY LETTER FROM THE OLD
BURG.
Especial to Vireinian-Pilot.)

'Spcclal 10 NlrS1ntan-Pilot.)
Petersburg. Va. Feb 14-1'he annual
meeting of the stockholders of the Pc
tersburg Gas Light Company was held
at noon to-day. The president Mr..
John G. Dunn. submitted his report,
which was read. received and ordered
Z to be recorded. and he was reelected
president. The following were elected
Board Of Directors: David Dunlop.
Srr John McGili. T.. Whttle, John w.
Bradbury and Nelson t. Patteson.
Isl PROPOSED NEW HOSPITAL.
4 DIR. J. w. Booth, one of Petersburp,s
most prominent physicians. who, It has
been stated. contemplated buying the
+ Centre Hill property. which is to ne
sold at auction next Friday, for the
purpose of establishing a hospital
there. said to-day that he had given
up all idea OF purchasing the propertv
DIR. Booth will purchase site some
whore else in the city and will estab-
fish a hospital. both for charity and
paid patients. white and colored. inc
institution will have twenty-five rooms,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15
REPAIRS.
VIII win or Die.

The philadelphia Record Of the 9th
instant says:
Writing from Modder to his wife.
Gunner d. Mackenzie says: ut is just
horrible TO scc-the dead sf1ftff= 1.-THE dying
We buried 81 of the Black Watch yes
terday Q3 December) The Beers lost
thousands. We are going through
something this time but we will pull
the old flag through or die by its side"
Writing again he says: eve are going
out in the morning to storm their
trenches. have won my medal and
bar. According to what the Boer
prisoners say. we killed thousands OF
them with our lyddite. and avenged the
Highland Brigade. 1t will be a big bat
tie tomorrow. and may the best side
win-and that Is Old England Do not
worry yourself. just wish. you to keep
brave heart. as the wife of a British
soldier should do"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15

government will paY but 80 q thousand
Tor these books, nri they Will be sold
for $40 n Thousand in advance. Of
course. OF the face value of the stamps
they contain. 1t Is believed the book
containing "a cents In stamps and cost
Ing 70 cents will be the most popular.
1t Is the intention of the depar ment
TO add to the details. OF the book as the
necessity arises. The postoHice officials
arc confident that the stamp books
VIII become popular. and they believe
much time will be saved In the hand
ling OF stamps OF the different postoffl-
ces.
The Postofficc Department has been
receiving complaints and inquiries for
years concerning stamps rendered use
less by sticking together and in the
summer time the complaints run up
into many hundreds n day. With the
use of these stamp books 1t is believed
mush of this annoyance will be over
come. for with the parafflne sheets be-
tween the stamps sticking is impos-
sible. The addition OF the postal infor-
NATION on the cover Of the book
promises TO be n desirable feature, for
there arc few people who are fully ac-
Quainted with the postal rates of the
United States.
When the matter was presented to
Reconsideration Smith he took
keen interest In the subject and
promptly approved It,
The book will be ready in two or
three months.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15
REMOVAL OF SHOPS.
A NEW THING.
Insurance of Postage Stamps in Book
Form

Form.
Third Assistant Postmaster General
Madden has introduced an innovation
In his department which promises to be
the most popular thing of his admins
tration. 1t is the issuance of stamps
In book form at so small an advance in
cost that the public will gladly pay the
difference in exchange for the great
convenience 1t obtains.
For a long time the office of the third
assistant postmaster general, which
has charge Of postage stamps. has been
considering means whereby the great
annoyance of stamps stuck together
could be overcome. Shortly after Gen
eral Madden came into office this sub
Ject was called to his attention and,
realizing its Importance to the people.
he proceeded to perfect his plans. He
thought modest cover Of thick paper.
with alternating leaves of stamps and
parafiine paper. would answer all re-
quirements. Since that time the de-
tails have been slightly changed so as
to permit printing on the cover of tho
DOCK q succinct statement of the postal
rates In the United States and foreign
countries.
The book will be of a convenient size
to carry in the pocket, and will contain
stamps to the amount of "a cents. As
cents and 96 cents. An advance OF 1
cent on each book is all that is to be
charged the general public and if one
tenth of the stamps now sold in loose
packages are distributed in book form
the government will realize a hand
some profit from the investment. The
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15
Police Court trial and Judgement

Judge Andy e. Calhoun. of the police
court OF Atlanta. Ga. recently passed a
sentence of much Importance to dyspep-
ties. Here ii is:
Il am n great sufferer from nervous
sick headache and have found no remedy
so effective rs Tyners Dyspepsia Rem
edy: III tnken when the headache first
begins 1t invariably cures. A. +. CAL
HOUN."
Price 80 cents per bottle. AT all drug
gists. or sent for price, express paid by
Tyner Dyspepsia Remedy Co. As Mitchell
SLeet. Atlanta Ga.
Send Five Cents in stamps. to pay post
age. for sample. Free.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15
Son Dofends His Mother.

OBy Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot
Richmond. Va, Feb. IA Charles
ton. w. Va, special says that yesterday
c. T.. Stewart. u merchant of that city,
received an offensive valentine, which
he charged came from his wife. Last
nigh. he began to quarrel with her,
finally attempting to strike her, where
upon their son, aged 10 years, opened
fire on his father. Two shots took
effect, one in the leg and the other in
the stomach. and Stewart died this
morning.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15
Tho Best Prescription for chl,ls

and Fever IS bottle OF GROVES
TASTELESS CHILL TONIC. The form
is simply Iron and Quinine in tasteless
form and is compounded In correct pro-
portions. The reason imitators do not ad-
vertise their formula Is hecause they
know you would not buy their medicine
If you knew it's ingredients. Groves Is
the original. and Is the only chill and fe-
malarial section of the United States. No
cure. no nav. Price soc.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15

DR.. Booth will have q full staff OF ply
sicians. an ambulance corps and resi-
dent physician to look after cases Of
accidents and the like.

Dr. Booth VIII have q full stan OF ply
sicians. an ambulance corps and resi-
dent physician to look after cases Of
accidents and the like.
CREAMERY BURNED.
The granery Of Mr.. f. It. Jones, near
stroyed by fire day or two ago with
hfteen barrels OF corn, a lot Of proven
der and farming implements. 1t is not
known how the fire originated.
BANKING INSTITUTIONS.
The Petersburg Savings and In
surance Company began business to-
day in their handsome new banking
building on the corner Of Sycamore and
Tabb streets. The building on Syca-
more street, formerly occupied by this
company. will be occupied in a day or
SO by the Petersburg Trust and Bank
Ing Company, which will do a general
banking business. Captain Nelson Z.
PatteSon is the president OF thfs COM
pany.
INJURED.
Mr.. James Burgess a widely known
citizen of Chesterfield county, was
quite seriously injured this afternoon.
He was standing in front of the store
OF the Petersburg Furniture Company,
on Sycamore street. with his team OF
three horses. which were hitched to
wagon, conversing with friend, when
an electric car came up the street,
which frightened the team and caused
them to run away. Mr.. Burgess was
struck by the car and knocked to the
ground face downwards. The wheels
Of Mr.. Burgess wagon passed over his
shoulders and the team ran for some
distance up the street before 1t could
be stopped. Mr.. Burgess received sew
eral cuts on THO face and was badly
injured about the shoulders. He was
taken to a drug store. where his wounds
were dressed by q physician.
LAYING TIES.
The laying of stills on the trestle
bridge OF the Richmond, Petersburg
and Carolina railroad, which extends
from West High street to the track of
the Norfolk and Western railroad. in
the vicinity of the silk mills on Fleet
street. was completed as far as Old
street this afternoon.
GILLIGAN MURDER CASE.
The case OF A. C. .Gilligan. who IS
charged with murder committed in Isle
of Wight county, will probably not be
called for trial until the next term OF
the County Court Gilliga n,-who is now
In the Jail of this city, has retained
Judge Drury A. Hinton, OF this place,
as his counsel. The readers Of the Vir-
ginian-Pilot are familiar with this case.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15
ReIIef In Six Hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder disease
relieyed IN six hours by New Great
great surprise on account OF It's cxcecd;n..
promptness in relieving pain in bladder
kidneys and bnck. inlmale or female. he.
ately II you want oSick relief and euro
this is tho remedy. Sold by, Wake. Mar
tip 8 Pray. druggists. Norfolk. Va.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15
poath on the Rail.
Spccial to VirgInian-Pilot. !,

Especial to Virglnian-PiIot)
Richmond. Va, Feb. 14.-Fireman
Mike Graseclosc, of Bristol, was fatally
scalded in 81 freight wreck near
Churchport to-day. and John Bays, of
Russell county. was knocked from the
track OF the Southern railway near
Bristol to-day and killed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15
William Woodward, Miss Jennie Wren
and MIR. L. L. Dobie.
VALENTINE BE1vrER

NAhbISIS lime LETTER.
Willie Valentine, who was hit on the
head by thugs last night and robbed
OF S24, was well enough this morning
to proceed on his way home. His
money was gone. Valentine passed
last night in the station house.
He was inveighed into a dark spot
near the Norfolk and Western depot
and assaulted. He says one of his as
Isailants was dark and the other yell
low. Sergeant Ames thinks the high
waymen are not residents.
NOTES.
The United Workers. Kings Daugh-
tcrs' Circle, No. /. will meet tomorrow
afternoon with Mrs. d. n. Farnell, "a
Bank street. who wishes full attend
.ance.
Miss Eta Myers Smith, of Norfolk,
is being entertained by Miss Lizzie
Baker.
Hon. ]. benson Pretlow, former del
egate from Southampton county, left
this afternoon for Richmond.
Read John Kings notice of lost puppy
and Woodward e. Elams ad. change.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15
NEWPORT NEWS.
REMARKABLE CONDITION.
MILES OF ARS-UNDER-
GOING REPAIRS.
Especial to virginian-Pilot.)

Especial to Virginian- Pilot)
Newport News, Va. Feb. 14.-Nfr.
Miles Burcher and ]. e. Fox, old resi-
dents of York county, were in the city
to-day, and told of remarkable con-
dition of affairs In the vicinity Of
Grafton and PoQuosin.
Mr.. Burcher. who has lived for over
half century in that neighborhood
says that for the first time in his re-
collection. and Notwithstanding the fact
that 1t Is mid winter, the wells and
springs have dried up and the farmers
nave been compelled to have water
from creek at distances varying from
half mile to q mile. There has been
an unprecedented and unaccountab BILE
lack of rain. causing drouth such as
was never experienced before, even in
midsummer This weeks rain, to a
certain extent, replenished the water
supply. but unless 1t is soon supple
mented, the drouth will be on again
In short time.
20 MILES OF CARS.
There are now on the Chesnpeake
and Ohio yards 1900 loaded cars. which.
tied together, would stretch n distance
of 20 miles. They contain about 50 600
tons of freight. There are now ships
on the water bound for this port, which
Will go out this month carrying $4,000
tons of freight. These do not include
about $4,000 tons now loading and
tramp ships that are likely to drop in
at any time.
UNDERGOING REPAIRS.
The Norwegian ship Habil, of about
500 tons, Is now at the ship-yard UNI
dcrgoing repairs. She will probably be
chartered within the next few days for
the Norfolk West Indian fruit trade.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15
- In. ~ e. g H9 e a..
3sarc tho sIhe Kind You Have AIwafS Bought
Signature ss 1I1zHzZy
President Wilson Improving.
, Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot

Richmond,Va Feb. IA letter from
Lexington, Va, says news has been re-
ceived there of the rapid and steady i'm
provement in the health of Hon. Will
liam l.. Wilson. president of Washing
ton and Lee University. who Is now In
Now Mexico. IS
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-15
GENERAL MEANEY on HAND.

The presence in the city of Gen. e.
P. Meaney, of New York. one of the
heads of the American Telephone and
Telegraph Company, and the fact that
he has been In consultation with mem
beers OF the Legislature. renders most
prooao'e the surmise that his company.
with It's millions of capital, has a finger
In the pic
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-08-10
"spARTAcys."
The Authors story of How He Came
to Write 1t.

The Authors story Of How He Came
to Write 1t.
A writer In the Lewiston Journal
who interviewed Rev. Elijah Kellogg
says:
When asked II he had written any
declarations besides "Spartacus to the
Gladiators," "Regulus to the Cartha-
ginians," "Virginius to the Roman Ar
my" and "Pericles to the People," he
replied that he had written "Icilius,"
but that 1t had never been published.
Then he asked the writer If he had
ever heard how "Spartacus" came to
be written, and when told that he had
never heard an authentic statement
concerning it Mr.. kellogg said:
During my first year In Andover
Theological seminary we were required
to write original declarations and de-
claim them before an audience. A COM
mittee of three seniors criticised the
speaker publicly, and Professor Parke
performed the same duty privately.
always dreaded to face an audience
and especially to be criticised publicly,
and so l thought l would write some
thing that would so interest them in
the story of it that the critics would
forget to notice the errors, and so I
wrote 'Spartacus.' When had finish
ed declaiming it, the professor asked
the committee If they had any sugges-
lions to offer, and they said they had
not, but Professor Parke told me pri-
vately that there were errors that
might be mentioned, but that he was
glad l had made departure from the
old custom of declaiming nothing but
sermons and moral disquisitions and
had given them some rhetoric"
So the author of "Spartacus" was the
first declaimer of 1t. Little did he
think that he was the first Of thou
sands of academic and collegiate
youths on both sides of the sea to re
cite composition of SO humble origin
This bit of literary history Is precious
as coming from the lips Of this grant
old man, and this interview will forev
er have a safe place In the treasure
house of the writer's memory.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-08-10
Rufus Choate's Bad Writing.

George Ticknor, the historian of
Spanish literature, was once called as
a witness in a case in which Rufus
Choate was engaged, and, being seated
by the eminent counselor, was attract
ed by the notes which he had made of
the evidence. After. eying them with
interest he remarked that the writing
reminded him Of two autograph letters
In his possession-one Of Manuel the
Great of Portugal dated 1912 and the
other of Gonsalvo de Cordova, the
great captain, written a few years
earlier. ANY one who has glanced
over these remarkable specimens Of
chirography will marvel that it was
possible to make out syllable of such
illegible scrawls.)
'These letters" Mr.. Ticknor assured
Mr.. Choate, "were written $50 years
ago, and they strongly resemble your
notes of the present trial."
Choate instantly replied, Remark
able men, no doubt; they seem to have
been much in advance of their time."-
Caroline Ticknor in Truth.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-08-10
The Name Sioux.

The Indian name Sioux, as it ap-
pears in such town names as Sioux
Falls, Sioux City and Sioux Rapids, Is
usually pronounced $780," but some
times, in the east chiefly, that simple
pronunciation is not known. A COM
mitteeman not long ago visited school
In New England, where he heard the
pupils say "Si-ox" with complete as
surance. At favorable opportunity
he quietly spoke to the teacher Of the
error, saying, you know, it is $780, :"
whereupon she asked the attention Of
the school and solemnly announced:
"You have all been pronouncing this
word wrong. 1t is not 'Si-oX,' but 500
OK" The committeeman lacked the
courage to pursue the subject further.
Exchange.