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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-25
POPULATION OF ST. LOUIS.

Washington, Aug. 24.--The popu-
lation Of st. Louis according to the
count of the 18th census Just com
pleted is 5z5, 23S. In 1890 the popu-
lation Of st, Louis was 35l, 40. The
increase during the past ten years was
l23, 467 or 1888 per cent,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-25
SOUTH BARR +.

Sunday at the M. e. chapel will be
observed as usual, 1915, subject of
the message being "Blessngs Given
in the Path of Home Duty" II m,
Bible school. You are kindly asked
to Join us.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-25

These are two as good speakers as
there are in the Republican party.
Two big bands will furnish music
and there will be plenty Of it.
Gen. Woodford will speak at only
two places in Vermont, Barre and
Rutland. Come and hear him.
Make your plans to come to Barre
Tuesday afternoon and take part in
the big demonstration.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-25
ONE BANKRUPT.

Burlington. Aug. 25.-A petition in
voluntary bankruptcy was filed yester-
day by Philip Poulen of st. Albans, a
laborer. Mr.. Poulen has liabilities of
$lO4s. 80, of which $742.65 are kecur-
ed, assets of $l2S9, of which $277 are
exempt.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-25
INDIAN WAR IN MEXICO.

FL Pdso, Texas, Aug. p. - The
Yaqua Indians that have been tight
ing the Mexican troops in Senor have
sued for peace. Two thousand bucks
under arms refuse to join the tribal
fearing it means annihi-
latiun.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-25
DRANK WOOD ALCOHOL.

Lyndonyille Aug. 25.-Georgo
Brainard and A. ]. Hoyt drank wood
alcohol at Specdwell Farms where
they were cmployed, and both are
dead
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-25
STOLE $4,000.

Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 2i.-Mrs.
Geo. Mcbride, the wife of IA prominent
manufacturer, had $4,000 worth of
diamonds stolen from her last night.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-25

San Francisco, Aug. 25.-The large
base hospital projected by the gov
ernment at Nagasaki has been aban-
doned and the wounded and sick in
China will be sent directly here to be
treated at PreSidiO.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-25
vERMoNTER alive.

North Bennington, Aug. 25.-The
good news has reached here that Miss
Lillian Russell, missionary from
this place, at Pekin, was alive and
we'll
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-25
BASE BALL.

LEAGUE GAMES EsTEEDAN.
St. Louis :, Chicago 0.
Philadelphia 3, New York 0.
Cincinnati II, pittsburg >.
JEAGIrE STA NnJNG
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-25
TEAM GONE.

Manchester, Aug. 20 James Will
son hired team here Thursday and
failed to return it as agreed and the
officers are after him.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-25
GRAFTON MAN DEAD.

Bellows Falls, Aug. 25.-Philip
Jacobs of Grafton, aged 80, was found
dead at Bennington Friday morning.
He was on a visit to his son.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-25
FAIR SUNDAY.

Boston, Aug. 20, Fair tonight and
Sunday, with northwest winds.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-08-25

LEAGUE STANDING.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-02
Tea cheers Institute.

To the public and especially to
the patrons Of Woodland Academy:
There will be an Institute held at
the Masonic hail, in Salisbury, Sat,
urday, beginning at 1870 pm, Nov.
10th, Supt. j, A. Hudson, presid
ing.
The following program has been
arranged:
Address, Education-Hon. whit
field Gibson.
Study of the Sciences Prof. W
r. Lewellen.
Nature Study-Miss May wellons
U. S. History Prof. W. E.
Charlton.
Primary Teaching of English
Miss Leila Coffin.
Paper, Physiology-Miss En-
ma Hicks.
with the one great aim in view O.
bringing the educator and paren
nearer together, and that the visit
ing teachers and participants ma!
be given a hearty and enthusiastic
welcome. Very truly yours,
FRANK S. GOBLIN.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-02
Mrs. Bryan.

OMAHA, Neb., Oct. l4.-Mrs. W.
J. Bryan is preparing to enter act.
lively into the work of the campaign
She will join her husband at New
York on October 81, and accom-
pany him the remainder of his speak
ing tour, the last few days of which
will be in Nebraska territory.
Mrs. Bryan is particularly we'll
fitted for the work to which she has
been assigned. She will act al
chief sergeant alarms in. her hus
bands private car, and to her al
politicians, from the precinct com
mitteeman TO the national party
boss, must apply before they can bt
admitted to the democratic Leaders
presence.
Those who know something o
Mrs. Bryan's peculiar abilities arr
confident that after she joins the
train her husband will be no longe
II Dubbed by his persistent admirers
who merely want to shake his hands
touch his clothes and talk over pc
litical conditions. There are few
persons better qualified for hand
ling intruders and attending TO othe
details that are likely to annoy
travelling candidate than Mrs
Bryan.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-02
Drained with an Axe.

A most unfortunate and
depIorable affair occurred in
Bolivar last night. William
Lewark, while under the in
fuence of whiskey, was brain
ed with an axe in the hands
Of some person, unknown at
present. The scene Of the
horrible deed was at the
house of negro woman in
the western part of town.
Two negroes, Henry Turner
and Austin McNeal, have
been arrested on suspicion,
and the officers are still at
work upon the case.
Mr.. Lewark's home is in
Indiana. He has been a res
ident of Bolivar for several
years, employed I'y the Jack
son Skewer Company. lie is
an inoffensive man and in
his business transactions with
our people he has always
proven fair and honorable.
His condition is serious and
his death will not be a sur
prise at any moment.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-02
Robinson's Circus.

Show day, we presume, is the
same the world over, but IN the case
of the Big Show, owned by John
Robinson, which was with us yes
terday, was more than "the same. :"
1t certainly was a gala day, as the
Democratic Rally occurred and this
double headed attraction drew an.
immense gathering to town.
1t might be interesting to many
of our readers to know something
of this monster circus. 1t was
founded by John Robinson in 1924,
and has passed from sire to son and
to-day, in the 10th year of its ex-
istence, we find it in the hands OF
the third generation; hence 1t has
always been owned and controlled
by John Robinson, no stock compa-
nv or trust ever having entered into
its makeup, and has grown during
the past three quarters of century
into enormous proportions from It's
modest start as a little one-rlng
wagon show, with no menagerle.
Abreast of the times, and fair in
their dealings with the public, the
name John Robinson is household
word throughout the United States.
Such a wonderful show from the
street parade TO the close, all who
saw pronounced it excellent.
1t is forty seven years ago since
Robinson's Show was here the first
time and twenty-five years since Il
was here before.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-02
LOCAL.
Fire Works at Cox's.

Fire Works at CoX's.
-Rev. d. NJ. McIver will preach
at Hickory Valley Sunday.
New crop Molasses at w. j,
Redd &c Sons.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. NJ. Warren
spent Friday in Jackson.
Miss Mary Potts, of Nashville,
is visiting Miss Ophelia Bills.
Gents Furnishings a spe-
cialty at Wilkinson's.
Miss Mary w. Bills is visiting
Mrs. Jas. Withers, of Jackson.
Col. c. NJ. WelIons left Mon
day to be absent several weeks.
New Stock of Shoes at old
prices at Wilkinson's.
Mrs. Henry Bond, of st. Louis
is the guest of Bolivar relatives.
Buy a Washington" pock
ct Knife from w. j. Cox.
Col. VIM. IL. Carroll, vii
speak at Whiteville, Saturday Nov
3rd.
Drugs, Paints, Oils, Win
dow Glass, ETC., at Hudson S
Mrs. Jerome Hill and daughter
of Memphis, visited in Bolivar TIN
week.
For Best Style of Hats an
Lowest Prices see Miss Mag
gle Black.
Mrs. III. ii. Heron, of Jackson
is visiting the family of Mr.. Rob
Mitchell.
Just received a nice line {
the very best Candies at Cox
Drug Store.
Mrs. Ill. F. Wilson and so
Harrell, from Russell, visited
Bolivar this week.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-02
New Clothing for Men and
Bows, new OvercOats at
DURRETT'S.

Mr.. p. f. Wilkinson, with the
assistance Of his Industrious porter,
Jerome Cross, col, raised ll9
bushels Of sweet potatoes, of the old
fashioned "yellow yam" variety, on
less than one-quar'er of an acre of
ground. Some of the potatoes
weighed as high as four and one
half pounds.
Sweeton e Black carry the
largest and most complete
line of Shoes, and are better
prepared to suit you in both
price and style than any
house in Bolivar.
The editor of the BULLETIN
acknowledges the receipt of an in
vitation issued by Mr.. and Mrs. X,
Lawrence Coffin to the marriage of
their daughters, May Martin, to
Mr.. Lawson Dunn Falls, and Ethel
Allen, to Mr.. Francis Fentress, Jr.,
Wednesday evening, November
14th, at 6 O'Clock, Calvary Church,
Memphis.
"Shamrock" Shoes for
Men, genuine Calf, only
$500, at d. E. DURRETT's.
-Seddens a. Co.'S. saloon was
robbed Saturday night of $500.
The money was taken from the safe
and cash register. Entrance was
effected to the saloon through the
transom over the back door. 'Su
spicion rested npon one Will Crisp,
! colored, alias Will Doney, who was
employed by the firm in the capacity
of porter lie was searched Sun
day morning by Sheriff Sammon'
and the money, accurately describ
ed by Mr.. G. M. Warren, a mem
Der Of the firm, consisting of one
twenty dollar gold certificate ant
silver certificates of different de
nominations, was found upon hi
person, with the exception of twent!
cents which he had spent. Th'
negro admitted his guilt and is nov
i behind the bars of the Bolivar jail
Don't buy Shoes for your
self OF any member of you
family until you examine ny
line. Taking quality int
consideration, | will sell yol
/, the BEST for the LEAS1
| money. d. e. DURRETT.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-02

Judge Mcdowell and ID. NJ.
Scales. of Memphis, attended the
Rally yesterday.
Rev. NJ. a. Matthews will de-
liver a lecture in Bolivar on the
10th Of November.
Yard wide Domestic and
best Calicoes 5 cents at
Wilkinson's.
--Messrs. w. ii. Mcclure and
w. f. Farley, of Whiteville, spent
Sunday in Bolivar.
Mrs. Robt. Birdsong, of Hum
bolt, is spending the week with her
sister, Mrs. w. A. House.
Wooden and fleece lined
underwear a speciality at
Wilkinson's.
We are glad to state that Mrs.
w. J. Cox, who has been quite sick
for several days, is much improved.
100 Bushels of Sweet PO-
tatOes SO cents and 90 cents
| at Wilkinson's S.
Mr.. and Mrs. J, r. Thorp left
this week for Memphis, where they
expect to remain during the winter
Pure and Fresh Drugs,
Call and buy what YOU need
w. j. Cox.
Mr.. ]. NJ. Avent, of Hickory
Valley, will leave in a few days 70
Newton, n. c., to attend the nell
trials.
Go to Hudson's to hav,
your prescriptions, family re
cipes, etc, filled.
Mrs. Hamer and Mrs. Brinkle
and son, of Michigan City, wer
guests of Mrs. Alice Hardaway Thu
: week.
Buy your Tooth Brushes
| Hair Brushes, Combs, Toile
Soaps, ETC., at HudsOn's.
Miss Dickens Caruthers attent
ed the Cumberland Presbyteria
. Tennessee Synod at Jackson TIL
week.
Toys and Holiday Good
lust received at Hudson'
i On exhibition upstairs.
: Misses Carrie and Sophia Sloa
after several months spent in Al
/, bama, returned home Tuesd;
t. morning.
Mrs. May Prewitt, accompani'
3 by her charming niece, Miss Ros
IL of Hickory Valley, were visitors
5 Bolivar yesterday.
Miss Efie Manley and brothc
D, Harvey, of Medon, were the plei
in ant visitors to their brother, MIR.
lB. Manley yesterday.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-02
T. A BARRETT. BOlivar's Leading Merchan

Fire and Cannon Crackers,
Roman Candles and Sky
Rockets just received at W.
J. COX's.
Mr.. w. w. Cox and wife re-
turned from Salisbury on Saturday
last. They are registered at the
Acton House.
Sweeton & Black will sell
you more goods for one dol
lar than any house in Bolivar.
Mrs. J. D. Caldwell and Misses
Sallie Ferguson and Sallie Wood
son, of Hickory Valley, visited the
city Saturday evening.
p. +. Wilkinson & Sons,
invite their friends to call on
them and see their stock OF
new goods.
We regret to state that our
popular fellow citizen, Mr.. j. A.
Barrett, has been confined to his
room for several days with fever.
We have the biggest, best
and most complete line OF
goods ever before.
p. F. WILKINSON d Sons.
DIR. J. J. Nicely returned Tues
day evening from Hot Springs. We
regret to learn that the condition o.
his wife is but little improved.
When you come to town
r YOU should see Sweeton 4
Blacks line of Dress Goods
Ladies' Wraps, ETC., before
, you buy.
= Hon. Dan. F. Elliott, of Mem
phis, deputy U. S. Marshal for tn
Western District of Tennessee
y spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs
e w. J. Cox.
The line of Underwear a
Durrett's is most complete.
t Williams, the Photographs
has returned from whiteville an
will remain in Bolivar several days
/ All who desire pictures are invite
n IN call at once.
Mrs. r. L. Napier returne
Monday from Memphis, where sh
. went to attend the funeral of he
> little grand son, John Richar
Bohnenblerst.
d, will Crowder, democrat
a. Committeeman of No. 4, organize
" club at Whiteville Monday nigh
About As names were enrolled. I'll
ii number will be doubled within Il
e, next few days.
70 Just received a carload {
goods. We expect to Sc
r. and must sell. Hence chea
I for cash.
p. r. WILKINSON & Sons.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-02
The Bolivar Bulletin.
PUBLIC SPEAKING.

Hon. Jas. A. Foster, democratic
nominee for the Legislature, will
speak at the following places in
Hardeman County at the times men
toned:
Forest Hill Academy, Nov. 3,
2 pm.
GAINESVILLE, Nov. 3, s pm.
Hon. J. &. Houston, democratic
nominee for State Senator, will at
tend and speak at as many of these
appointments as possible.
w. G.. PIRTLE,
Chairman Democratic County Com
mittee.
!. A. WILSON, JR., Secretary.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-02

= d IIbIIsIty'
THE Secretary informs us that
26 names have been added to the
above list since it was put in type.
ED.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-02
Card Of Thanks.

To the kind friends of the four
denominations Of Hickory Valley,
wish to express my sincere thanks
for the beautiful silver tea set and
handsome clock presented me as a
token of appreciation, attended by
their best wishes.
MRS. J. ID. CALDWELL.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-02

Just received immense line OF uptodate
fashion always flock to for Clothing
headquarters carry everything from oado to Cor
Duck Coats Mems
Jackets Following special values; 100 boys
Mems Suits from $3.50 to $780, 300
Suits from $40 to Sl5
line O OvercOats is simply unsurpassed
"A arrived, and Will be at
other house in Bolivar dare sell The stock IN
feathers, latest shapes; also
of the celebrated Smith Stoughton
Shoe Co.'S make the best goods earth THIS another
department in which excel.
We the largest Hats and Caps for Men and Boys in Boil
IN fact : the hat house Of the town.
of Rugs and Art Squares to cover almost
entire floor.
Trunks the hundreds Also large line
nice Valises
A splendid line o Brides and Saddles at low prices.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-02
Church Notice.

All members Of the Methodist
Church are expected to be present
next Sunday at the IL o'clock SER
vice. The pastor has something to
say that he wants all members to
hear. If you miss, you may always
regret it.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-02

bolts nice quality Calico cents yard
factory to-day Ct CENTS offer at
o
Fanuels Wooden Dress Goods and Ladies Tailor
large Eastern establishment whose
Ladies' Talormade Suits If cannot ut yon IN stock
vii your order and guarantee satisfaction
Overs of Silks and
Handsome line Ladies Cloth, inches wide all cOors
CIoak Jackets from $IO0 to $500 Also
of Ladies' Dressing Jacketsnew and stylish
Magnifc inc o Ladies' COlares,
Ladi Skirts from IS $500.
line Ladies' Neckwear, stylish and
Underwear for Ladies and Gentmenthe largest
Stoke carried in Bolivar.
Everything beautiful and late in Oeryincung Ladies' lsle SILK
of different shades
Nekwear direct from the factory
All the latest Cuffs noby uodae line of
Fancy Colored and White Shirts
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-02
HICKORY VALLEY CLUB.


majority that will be polled for
Bryan and Stevenson on the 9th
of November, and is known as the
"Hickory Valley Bryan and Steven
son Democratic Club" As goes
Hickory Valley, so goes the nation.
RS ScoTT, President.
ID E BISHOP, Secretary.
w A MAY, J W Mastin,
T L Ferguson, j ID Lax,
J J Hamlet, S 3 Powell,
S J. Rogers, A f Futrell,
L M Sanders, } M w oodson,
T p PuIliam, L S Pulliam,
p FL McKinnie, J D Woods,
S E Evans, j i Graves,
Z L Chambers, J p Chambers,
w ii Rhodes, A d Lowrey,
D w McClarty, Ben Powell,
Row Crews, w II Hamlet,
w IL Rose, r G Crews,
w J Williams, VIM Lambert,
L K Davis, r ID Farrls,
G w Queen, ID w McAnulty,
r A McAnulty, G w Ernest,
w A Shearin, John Lewis,
A ID Taylor, I A Moody,
& W Harris, Sid A Shearln,
T. Powell, Il b Smalley,
F J Shearin, Billie Hamlet,
jim Lambert, A Williams,
r. M Ernest, Levi Ernest,
w T Scott, 9 Mckinnie,
Cal Chancey, Wiley Futrell,
J w TAYLOR, < p Futren,
A A Martin, Cal Medlock,
G r Pulliam, John Bishop,
b + Anderson, q l. Walden,
T J Moody J A Moody,
Dave Smith, J M Hensley,
J M Avent, J A Hogan,
IR Sanders, walt Avent,
Bonnie Avcnt, lit Avent,
r 0 Moody, W L Pennington,
Billy Bolding, Q Q Hammonds,
A Shearin, Nick Bishop,
E Harris, r J Harris,
G B Hensley.
| THE Secretary informs us that
26 names have been added to the
above list since it was put in type
ED.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-02
I'm all Of their BEAUTY AND GRANDEUR AT PRICES THE
IT IKE ar WHICH HAVE NEVER BEEN KNOWN.


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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-11-02

FITRNITRE- devoted almost exclusively to Fu
r ur line the largest the city, consists OF nice beo
Tables Dressers Bureaus
line
GROCERY DEPARTMENThis is another important feature
our immense always keep hand well selected
stock of STABLES Flour Meat Sugar. Coffee Lard MO
ases etc, and very lowest possible prices
TO THE FARMERS.--
want 5000 Bales will pay highest market price Tor
same Am under contract Eastern Also want ~
~ oos Of Cotton Seed Don't until you consult
Will take all the ademan County delivered any
between jackson
win nav HIGHEST market Ducks Chickens Eggs But
ter Beeswax Dry Hides and everything the farmer mas 10
dispose Of
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-20
build up the country they own and {. are !.

build up the country they own and are
now forced to defend it.
S It is natural. then, that with the con-
seriousness of right and Justice ever
with them they should be the Greatest
fighters Of the world. What money
could have held the patriots Of Valley
Forge gather amidst the cold and
hunger OF that fearful winter encamp-
ment?
It was the love of country that bore
up the followers of washington across
the ice-bound Delaware. into the teeth
OF storm and sleet, until they fell con-
querors upon the hired Hessians.
Men may be brave. but even bravery
must have a cause to uphold 1t. '.The
bravest are the tenderest" English
men have stood up before the Beers
but to be hewn down like straw, and
the Beers have gone right along fight
ing and winning. 1t is indeed marvel
lous when one calls to mind the fact
that the whole Boer territory and pop
ulation could be put into a suburb of
London.
These men are patriots. Their homes
are at stake. Their liberty is men
aced. and like Patrick Henry. they
want liberty or DEATH" England may
conquer the Beers, but 1t will more,
likely be the charred homes and green
graves of once prosperous and happy
pastoral scene. Already over 10000
Englishmen have paid the forfeit of
their temerity, how many more re-
mains to be seen.
The civilized world should call q
halt.
England should take home her dis
satisfied citizens II they do not like the
Boer country.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-20
DON'T CARRY CONCEALED
WEAPONS.

A great many youths and boys, Of
both colors, in town and country. are
carrying concealed weapons, with no
evil intent, for the most part, and in
utter Ignorance that they are violating
very stringent law OF the State,
which subjects them to n heavy fine
and the forfeiture Of the weapon, or to
Imprisonment in Jail until the fine be
paid. Parents. employers, schoolmas-
tiers and other guardians of boys and
youths must also be ignorant Of the
law In this matter, or they would not
permit 1t to be viola ted by those under
their charge, and it is for the special
information of the offenders and their
friends. as well as that of others, that
the Code relating to this offense is here
given.
The following is the law. as pro-
vided by the Code of Virginia, section
$3.50:
IF any person carry about his per-
son, hid from common observation. any
pistol, dirk. bowie-knife. razor. slung-
shot. or any weapon OF the like kind,
he shall be fined not less than
twenty dollars nor more than
one hundred dollars. and such
pistol, dirk, bowie-knife razor,
slung shot. or any weapon of the like
kind, shall be forfeited to the Common
wealth and may be seized by an off,
Ger as forfeited; and upon the convic-
ton Of the offender the same shall be
sold and the proceeds accounted for
and paid over as provided in section
$780,"
OF course. certain officers Of the law
may carry concealed weapons, and the
section does not apply to any police
officer, town or city sergeant, con-
stable, sheriff, CONSERVATION Of the peace,
or collecting officer. while In discharge
of his official duty.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-20

from the Fiiipinos. as proved by the
war now Sunlawfully and treacherously
3waged against them; but, at most.
were wrested from Spain by the Joint
action OF the United States forces and
the people OF the islands. The foulest
features in the career of Napoleon
Bonaparte. as gall historians agree,
were the numerous cases in which he
obtained the help of oppressed peoples
in his wars, in hope ofindependence. to
make them subjects of his own ambi-
ton afterwards. Mock Napoleons only
Initiate his worst traits.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-20
HATS IN THEATRES.

The VirginianPilot has before had
occasion to remark something about
hats in theatres. Since we might at
that time have said something ungal-
liant, it is not out of place at this time
to intersperse few words Of apology
Hats are pretty things. They were
bought to wear and would be q useless
and shameful waste If kept packed in
band-boxes where, 1t is believed they
are proverbially carried, il not kept
Men must admire them, for they pay
language in so doing. But they keep
on paying for them.
Hats in theatres are good things in
their way. Since woman seldom sits
still in the theatre, the man behind such
n hat is required to keep UP an oscilla-
ton conducive to reduction in the
sale of dyspepsia medicines. and also
to n slight dizziness. 1t makes one
active. alert and quick to perceive, for,
by such alone. except by faith, may
one know what Is transpiring on the
stage.
Some cross person has placed his OBJ
lection on a financial basis. This is
mere myth which 1T is considered that
one is seldom entitled to see more than
one dollar and half worth of n show,
while by sitting still he can see ten
dollars worth Of hat. It is safe to pre-
sumo that this Is correct, since a
woman would hardly wear q cheap.
though pretty hat, to the theatre.
Come to think of it, then, O. woman
has right to wear hat in the theatre,
If by SO doing she can herself keep from
getting behind another lady with a
view of equal stage obscur-
ing dimensions.