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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-22

DINNER GOWN OF ROYAL BLUE VELVET
drawers and corset covers and all frill.
ed and ruffled with lace and this in
turn set off with light and dainty rib
bons, pink or blue. This season yalen-
ciennes and lierre are the favorite
laces, and nearly all the nightrobes
and chemises and also the corset covers
are shaped in front. That would
seem to indicate that dresses may have
lower collars in spite of shirt waists.
Shirt waists of cotton and other
washable stuff are now ready for the
spring trade. There is marked lean
ing toward polka dotted designs in all
sorts of material. surah, taffeta, per
Gale, pique and lawn. as well as some
soft, light woods. These are very strong
and semitransparent.
The form of the shirt waists differs
very slightly from those of last season,
the principal change being in the front,
where there is scarcely any bagginess
at all The backs have yokes and
narrow place in the center at the waist
and spread on the shoulders
The silk shirt waists are made with
cording and featherbone piping, and
some have insets of lace run with rib
bon. There are so many different
styles that it is useless to mention
more than the salient points. might
add that the silk waists and some Of
the finest of the others have dress
sleeves with chatelaine cuffs instead of
the shirt sleeves fashionable so long.
As to the white underskirts one can
only say that they are marvels of
daintiness to look at, but how much
they would cost in laundry bills before
the season is over | cannot tell Silk,
cotton, sateen and the whole line of
oriental silks-which are really cotton,
though Stimulating silk so closely that
it is not easy to tell the difference-are
used in the skirts for out of doors.
Few ladies wear white skirts in the
street, but for dancing and for dressy
home and visiting purposes the deli
cate lace trimmed skirts are prettiest,
and, in fact, any other kind of skirt
would be very much out of place.
A favorite way of using lace upon a
skirt is to have two ruffles outside and
one on the underside of the hem and
then a deep ruffie of batiste with fes-
toons of lace frills set upon this. each
apex having tiny rosette of pink or
blue baby ribbon.
HENRIETTE ROUSSEAU.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-22
DROPS OF WATER.

The sea of Galilee is 6ss feet below
the Mediterranean.
The largest body of water in the world
having no outlet in the ocean is the Cas-
plan sea. it being 10000 square miles in
extent.
At Binioni the volume Of the warm
water of the gulf stream is go times as
great as the combined volume Of all the
rivers in the world at their mouths.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-22
uNANoirrsD AFFAIRS.

'Let it be- said he, "that the hounds shall wins
Let it come that bow 10 the ours
And stand fool in the eyes Of the world,
But, oh. never fool in hers!''
1t was not for the sake Of the things they sought,
Nor the foolish crowns they cried for,
Nor for any Of all the ancient gods
Their fathers bad fought and died for.
It was not, he knew. for the name Of the land
Nor the pride OF the loins that bore him;
Not, not for these did he die his deaths
And crush to the goals before him.
So the years that he wrought were empty years.
And the laurels he gathered-their laughter;
But, ah, not his were the lips that kissed
Her--her whom he hungered after.
sLet it be that~the ancient jests holds good,
Let it come that bow to the ours
And stand fool in the eyes Of the world,
But, oh, never fool in hersl''
Aye, the years he wrought seemed wasted years.
And his goodly strength was broken,
And his shriveled heart lay dry as dust,
And the word was left unspoken.
Yet he stood. at the end, in their wondering eyes
For all that he held them curs),
Far more of god than a fool indeed,
But fool to the end in hersi
Arthur J. Stringer in Ainslee's.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-22
A RAGE FOR VELVET.
Many Stylish Gowns Now Made o
This Rich, Heavy Fabric.

Many Stylish Gowns Now Made of
This Rich, Heavy Fabric.
Velvet has taken hold of feminine
hearts with a vengeance after long neg
lect, and now very many rich and fes-
tive gowns are of that superb fabric.
Even the young want velvet gowns,
however unsuitable they are for their
age. yelutina, both ribbed and plain,
however, is suitable for young ladies
for full suits and for skating costumes.
Velutina is also much used for hand
some tea gowns for winter, and | can
hardly think Of anything richer or more
pleasing to the eyes than to see lady
in rich red tea gown on cold winter
day.
There was a royal blue velvet gown
worn for swell theater party by one
lady who does not care to wear low
cut dresses even to the opera. This
had the waist of silvery white satin
oyerlaid~with black silk guipure lace.
The sleeves were of velvet, and so was
a little figaro. Around the bottom there
was facing of the white satin covered
with lace and edged with narrow jet
trimming
Skating suits made of cloth, cheyiot
or the ribbed velutina are trimmed ap-
propriately with fur Those where
there is no fur, Elton or other jacket
are lined with chamois skin or worn
with an under jersey made of elder
down flannel They are light, flexible
and porous and very warm and COM
Portable. All skating suits are made to
fit closely. as any skirt or jacket flying
in the wind not only impedes progress,
but is unsafe.
The moment the holidays are over all
the fancy things intended to beguile
people into spending more money than
they can afford are laid aside or maybe
are sold; do not know for certain
but this do know-that whole blocks
of stores have suddenly blossomed out
into white.
There are thousands and thousands
of white garments, skirts, nightrobes
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-22
snoIled HIa No.

A town that has played its part N
history for more than 100 years ought
to be forgiven for being a little sleenv
by this time. although its new neigh
bors may be inclined to poke fun at ii
1t is told that Bladensburg mer-
chant was doing in his store one dav
when little girl came in with q pitcher
and asked for quart Of molasses. The
merchant yawned, stretched himself
opened bis eyes and then said In an in
jured tone:
Wen, amt there nobody what sells
molasses in Bladensburg but meY,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-22
Exnlained.

81 don't see how the defendant, who
is very short and fat. could have hug
ged the plaintiff who is remarkably
tall and thin
"She explains II by saying be folded
her IN warm embrace. Cleveland
Plain Dealer
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-22

The youngest preacher in the world
is Miss MeIesin X. SowIes of Honey
Greek. Wis. She is Is years of age
and still attends the public school. Her
sermons have attracted much atten-
tion. and she viii be sent to theolog
aal seminary.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-22

i physician calculates that it takes
eight times the strength to go up stairs
that is required for the same distance
on the level.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-22
some Antitrust Poetry.

With Mr.. Andrew Carnegie's obserya-
ton, Poverty is blessed heritage .
for text, George v. Hobart perpetrates
the following poem. which stump
speakers would do well to paste in
their hats for future use and reference:
Trust in Leather, Trust in Ales,
Trust in Copper, Trust in Nails
Trust in Whisky Trust in Wine,
Trust in Iron, Trust in Twine.
Trust in Pickles, Trust in Tools,
Trust in Gumdrops, Trust in Mules.
Trust in Harness. Trust in Meal,
Trust In Dry Goods Trust in Steel
Trust in Rubber, Trust in Hens
Trust in Paper, Trust in Pens.
Trust in Sawdust. Trust in Rice,
Trust in Green Goods, Trust in Ice.
Here's the limit: Andrew C.
Wants frlsf in Poqerfv
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-22
Does Coffee Agree win vo.-S :

If not drink GRAIN-o-made nom nure
gFalns; 4 lady writes: he frst time made
one wees nothing would induce me 10 81 hae7-
to coffee It nourishes and feeds the svssss,
ahe cniidren can drink It freely with great benes
grains. Get package to-day from your s,r1ssev
follow the directions in making ii ana Ven Wi
for old and yonng. i5e. and 25c. 90
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-22
Wm. Q. CATTELL

Hoax-I believe everything my wife
tells me.
Joax--On general principles7
Hoax-Yes; ! think every man should
believe about half be hears, and pre-
fer to believe The better half. Phila-
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-22

Chichester cathedral spire Is the only
one which can be seen from the sea
along the coast Of Great Britain.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-22

Ehe annnai report 81 the New York
state board ef mediation and arhitrapon
shows that there we're ASS strikes
year compared with 271 TIE year
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-22
His EKCeIelCy Ny Cousin
A Story of a Man Who Received a
Legacy.
By Koloman Mikszath

Copyright. 1900, BY ErUsn Wordmdn.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-22
CHAMP QARE, : LETTER
Our Republican Friends
In a Dreadful Mix Up.
LIKE CATS OF KILKENNY.
Hurting Foul Epithets at Each
Others Head.
BEVERIDGE's VILE INsINUATIoEs

Charged Certain Senators with Be
ing Responsible For Philippine
Troubles Intimated That They
Were Traitors-John wanamalxer
Calls Him Down-seating of Aid
rich In the House an Outrage.
Fleeing From Wrath to Come.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-22

Mark Twain says, Blessed is the
man who bloweth his own horn lest it
be not blown" Mr.. Gibson of Tennes-
see has jewel of a campaign manager
who has evidently taken Marks lesson
to heart, with variations. He does not,
so far as appears, blow his own horn.
but he exalteth Brother Gibson's horn
in the following lusty, refreshing and
exultant manner:
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-04-19
GORMAN ACTIVE FOR DEWEY.
Wants an Uninstructed Maryland Dele
cation to Kansas City.

Baltimore, Md, April 16.-Arthur Pue
German and the other leaders of the regu'
lar Democratic organization in Maryland
are taking steps to secure an uninstructed
delegation to the National Convention,
with view to swinging it in line for Adj
mra Dewey
Chairman Vandiver, Of the State Com
mittee, today called a meeting of that body
for April %, to fix dates for the district
and State conventions.
The regular organization controlled by
German and Governor Smith will hurry
the preiminaries to the State Convention
to cut off the original Bryan free silver as
ISOLATION, which today announced that it
will fight the regular organization in the
primaries.
The free silverites will also make con-
test in several districts outside of Balti-
more, notably the first and second, EN-
bracing the eastern and northern counties.
Well informed Democratic politicians
here say that ex-senator German is one OF
the national party leaders behind the
Dewey movement. He is a close friend OF
John X. Mclean. They are working to-
gether for the Admiral, and it is for tins
reason that the order has gone forth to the
organization workers in Baltimore city and
throughout the State that an uninstructed
delegation must be sent 70 Kansas City.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-04-19
Obituary.

Aunt Katy Lockhart deDarted this life
on March 4th, l9OO,at the ,ge of 81 years,
She was sick only short time with the
grip. While her sufferings were great she
bore it with patience and often made the
remark to her daughter that she was anx-
ious to go and be with loved ones that had
preceded her to the grave. STE was
member of the Christian church for over
forty years, was loved and respected by all
who knew her. She died at the home of
Mr.. A. Walker, cher son.in law, at Max
well, Va. Funeral services were conduct
ed by the writer of this sketch. Peace be
to her ashes until Christ shall come again.
The hereaved have the sympathies Of the
entire community.
J. r. SPARKS.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-04-19
BURNED AT THE STAKE.
Horrible Fate of Three American Sol
diers Who We're Captured.

San Francisco April 1.-THE Manila
America (newspaper) Of March Il, which
has reached here on the transport Tarter
contains an account of the burning at the
stake OF three American prisoners in the
hands of the insurgents Of Panay Island.
The source of the Americas information
is not given, but the story is told with
great circumstantiality.
Privates Dugan, Tracey and Hayes of
Company i, Twentysixth Infantry, fell
out of the ranks during an expedition in
to the interior Of Panay, and started on
search for "tuba," the native wine.
That they were successful was testified
to by two corporals, who were sent back
after them and found them under the
influence of the liquor. They refused to
return, and were in such a condition that
the corporals could not take them back
by force.
About that time the advance struck the
enemy and a skirmlsh followed. The cor
porals had to rejoin their command and
the three men fell into the hands of the
Fiipinos.
Taken to the town of Callinag, they
were imprisoned until the occasion Of Il
big Fiesta when they were tied to
stakes. Slow fires were lighted at their
feet, and tLey were roasted, while the ma
tives, under the direction of the local Fill
Pine padre, swarmed about them, jabbing
them with knives and cutting strips of
flesh from their quvering bodies. Then
red hot irons were applied, cruelty soaring
them.
Then the victims were released from the
stakes and dragged through the streets by
the frenzied mob.
Finally one of their tormentors was or
dered to STAY them, which he did with his
"bolo."
Some time afterward Lieutenant.Col
onel Dickman of the Twenty-sixth, with a
small force accommodating that district,
discovered their graves.
The padre and those responsible for the
outrage had fled on the approach of the
Americans.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-04-19
Death of a Young COIored Man.

Earle Thompson, young colored man,
died at Mr.. Andey Larrimers, in Thomp-
sons Valley, April 10th, 1900. Age 80
years. He had been living with Mr..
Larrimer for - years. Mr.. and Mrs.
Larrimer in speaking of him, said, he
had always been a good, obedient, and
peaceable boy. The family had become
very much attached to him. They cared
for him with much sympathy during his
illness, and put him away nicely after he
died. He told Mrs. Larrimer and others
who visited him, that he felt prepared 10
meet death. He asked them to bury
him at the grave yard on the farm where
he had been so long. so IN compliance
with his request, he was laid to rest near
the pine tree, that he mentioned, to
await the great resurrection.
j. X. LoUDERBAcK
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-04-19
The J.F. HURT
Insurance
Agency
welcomes applications for
small insurance policies
and is prepared to write
good insurance.
Knights Templar Work.

On last Friday a regular Conclave OF
LYNN Commandery, No. 9, X. T., was
held in its Asylum, at Marion, Va. 1t was
one of the most delightful and successful
conclaves ever held by the COmmandery.
More than twenty-five Sir Knights were
present, in full dress uniform, and the
Orders of Knighthood were conferred on
four candidates. They were: Messrs.
Thomas Ezra Painter, Jesse Nicholas Bo-
sang, Charles Eldred Bones and james
Handy Dunkley. At the conclusion ofthe
work an excellent banquet was spread be-
fore the Sir Knights and was most heartily
enjoyed by all.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-04-19
STATE NEWS.

Judge John F. Lay, one of Richmond's
oldest residents died Monday, aged 76.
New postofices have been established
at Joppa, Bedford county, Stuart Graves,
postmaster, and Lewsetta, NOrthumber-
land county, AndrewJ. Lewis, postmaster
Captain b. Akers died at Floyd Court
house Monday morning at ) O'Clock
Captain Akers was the mayor Of Floyd,
and was popular aud well known man.
He was in his 10Th year.
Mr.. Samuel Terry, Of "Ivy HILL
Mecklenbugg county, the ancestral home
of the Terry's, died Sunday afternoon at
1 o'clock. Mr.. Terry was 60 years OIL ,
and the son of the late Edward Terry.
In the Washington Literary Society of
the University of Virginia, Arthur j. Nor
rls, of Norfolk, Va, won the debater's
medal, and Roscoe C.. Nelson, Of Rich
mond, Va, the orators meual. III TIE
Jefferson Society, William c. MuDroe, OF
Florida, won the orators medal. The
debaters medal has not been awarded.
Mr.. Cameron Roach, son of +. I.
Roach, who was working in the Southern
railway shops in Manchester, Va, went to
his home IN Mossingford, Charlotte county,
on Sunday, apparently in his usual health.
On reaching home, which is only a quarter
of mile from the depot, he conversed
with his people freely. In a short time
supper was announced, and when he sat
down to the table he fell out Of his chair
dead from heart disease.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-04-19
Death of a Venerable Citizen.

Mr.. j. &. Spots, one of the most ven
cradle and highly respected citizens of
Tazewell, died at his home this morning
at $50 O'Clock. He was taken violently
i'll on lest Friday night, and since that
time he gradually grew weaker until
death came. The cause of his death was
aneursm.
Mr.. Spots was born on the Dist day OF
July, 1923, at Lewisburg, Va, now West
Va, and was the last survivor Of family
composed of eight brothers and sisters.
His sister, Mrs. Fuller, died at Staunton'
Va, last January IN her ninety second
year.
In 1869 Mr.. SPOTS moved 10 Tazewell,
then Jacksonville, where he conducted
a mercantile business for several Yeas.
He was for one term, four years, county
superintendent of public schools for Taze-
well county, and was postmaster at this
place under President ClevelaIds first
Administration. For number OF yea's
he had been a consistent and influential
member of the Presbyterian church.
The deceased was respected by all who
knew him, was man Of sterling integrity
and high Christian character.
He is survived by three sons, Messrs
J. w. and E. L. SPOTS, of Tazewell, and
JOHN NJ. Spots, of Staunton, Va. These
gentlemen were all by the bedside of
their father when the last, dread sum-
mons came.
Funeral services will be held in the
Presbyterian church tomorrow friday
afternoon at four o'clock. The burial
will take place at the old cemetery.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-04-19
order OF Publication.

VTIRGINIA In the clerks office of
V the circuit court Of Tazewell county
January 3lst, 1900:
Mary \. Baugh, Complainant,
VS.. IN chancery,
James Dandy, sheriff of Tazewell county,
Va, and as such administrator de Joais
nan Of James Z. Barnett, deceased,
Amanda Barnett, nee Barnett,) Ham
Barnett, her husband, Catherine He'd
rick, NEE Barnett j Samuel lledrick,
her husband, Mary Lambert, (nee Bar
nett. Margaret SHELTON, NEE Barnett
Silas SHELTON. her husband, said defend.
ants female descendants Of James p. Bar.
nett. deceased. and their husbands,
Louisa Turley, nee Barnett Reese Tur.
lev. her husband, SalIie Barnett, widow
of Augustus Barnett, deceased, Augustus
Barnett her son, an infant, John Bar
nett. Charles Barnett, James Barnett,
Nav Barnett, Kate CrutchGeld, James
Crutchfeld. her husband, George Bar
nett. Willie Barnett, and Adam Barnett,
heirs at law of Archibald Barnett, de-
ceased, NJ Jane Barnett, in her own
right and as administrators OF Casper
Barnett. deceased, Samuel Barnett,
Elizabeth Barnett and Borden Barnett,
heirs at law of Casper Barnett, deceased,
Jane Hall, (nee Barnett, Granvil Hall {,
her husband; Pauline Wilburn, NEE
Barnett, Milton Wilburn, her husband;
Trey Thompson, infant daughter of
Elizabeth Thompson, Harve Thompson,
her farther; Evilne Thompson, NEE
Barnett, Josiah Thompson, her hus-
band Margaret Parker, (nee BARNETT,
Frank Parker, her husband; Della
Crouch. nee Barnett) Daniel Crouch,
her husband; Mary Iaago, (nee Baruett),
James Iaago, her husband.
Defendants.
The object of this suit Is to enforce spe-
cifc performance of a written contract
filed with complanants bill, executed and
delivered by James Barnett to Crockett
Stump whereby the said Barnett sold 10
said Stump on the 18th day of April, 1854,
A certain tract or boundary of land in
Tazewell county, va, on the head waters
of Clinch River, west of and near the dl'
vides of the waters of Clnch River and
Clear Fork. and to extract the legal title
from the heirs at law of James p. Barnett,
deceased. and vest the same in the com.
painant. 2 daughter and devisee Of said
Crockett stump. And it appearing from
an affidavit on file in SAID office that Mary
Lambert, Margaret SHELTON, Silas SHELTON,
John Barnett, Charles Barnett and Borden
Barnett, Jane Hall, Granville Hall, Evil
line Thompson, Josiah Thomp'
son, Margaret Parker, Frank Parker
James Barnett, Samuel Barnett, George
Barrett, Willis Barnett, Adam Barnett,
Pauline Wlbun, Milton Wilburn, are
of the State of Virginia,
it is ordered that they appear here
within - days after due publication
Of this order and 10 whatmay be necessary
10 protect their interests in this suit, and
that copies hereof be posted as prescribed
by law.
A copy-reste
II. BANE HARMAY, Clerk.
May, May & Smith, p. q.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1900-04-19

Mr.. VIM. w. Kelly, of Unaka, was in
town today, en- route to Bluefield on bust
ness.
Ladies' underskirts from SIC to $3.50 at
Hankins Racket Store.
Several gentlemen went to Clear Fork
this morning to fish for trout, among
them were Messrs. II. G.. Anderson and e.
J. Barns.
We have some special bargains in mems
hats.
]. B. HAWKINS q Co.
On Yesterday the completion of an OPP
ton for large boundary of coal and TIM
Der lands in Mcdowell county, w. Va,
wa, made at this place by the handing
over of the cash provided for to secure
the option. The option was given by
Messrs. d. II. Hartman, w. I. Harris
son and d. II. Hartman, Jr., of Mcdowell
county, and d. G, Savers, q. w. Har'
man. J. e. Hartman and w. p. Payne, OF
Tazewell county, to w. Nj. Ritter. The
amount of land embraced in the option is
about $4,000 acres.
We have about finished opening up our
spring stock of clothing and we are pleased
to say we have never been in position to
offer our customers as nice or as large an
assortment, and at prices that defy COM
petition. HARMAN d BoTIIMoRE'
On Tuesday night Annie Lee Stuart,
the six year old daughter of Judge }. H..
stuart, was taken suddenly and violent
" ill and died at l 80 O'Clock on We'd
nesday morning. A short time ago she
had the measles, and the attack on Tues
dav night is supposed to have been super
induced by the measles There was no
thought of her being seriously i'll until
she was taken with a CONFUSION at $50
D. m. on tuesday. She had a second
CONFUSION a short time before she died.
The little sufferer was attended by Drs.
Gildersleeve, Shoemaker and Gillespie,
but they were unable to save her. Fun
eral services were held today at 1880
a. M. and the remains were then buried
at the old cemetery. The people OF the
community have great deal of sympa-
thy for Judge and Mrs. Stuart in their
sudden and deep affection.
Have you any pictures you want
framed? If so bring them to Hanklns
Racket Store as they have just received a
new line of Moudings and can frame
any size picture
There is much complaint about the
rigid enforcement of the town ordinances
relating to the hitchng of horses on Main
Street, and at other points in town. The
people who come in from the country
and are made acquainted with the ordi-
nances by having to pay fine are not
placed in very good humor thereby.
Immediate steps should be taken by the
town to provide abundant and convenient
etching racks, otherwise the trade Of the
business men may be seriously injured.
Perhaps it would have been best to pro-
vide the racks before enforcing the ordi'
nance so strictly. 1t is true that the
htchng of horses on Main Street had be
come SO general and common that it had
gotten to be a nuisance. We suppose
the action of the town authorities has
been taken to stop that We hope that
plan can be devised for settling tue
trouble without giving oflense to the
country people.