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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
CONCERNING COATS
Sensible Hints In Regard t" WEISS
and Care OF Garments.
New York Times

New York TinesD
Now that the overcoat season Is on
again" said an uptown tailor III ths
course of 4 conversation on the cara OF
clothes .'one sees the utter inability OF
the average man to properly wear and
care for his garments. Jackets may be
worn anyhow without much detractiAS
from their owners appearance, but ever
coats, like frock coats, require care In
handling and in wearing Not one man
in a thousand knows how to put on his
coat correctly. Ignorance and careless
ness in disposing of the garment when
not in use make the wearers OF even ths
best coat look like 80 cents beside thu
man with cheaper article. but wig
knows how to wear and care for it
Men curse their taiors when after =
few days wear they find their coats out OF
shape at the shoulders and hanging
badly. The art of the tailor has OK
course, a great deal to do with the ap-
pearance of coat, but on the customer
himself much more depends.
Most men when they are being measur-
ed and fitted assume all sorts OF IN
natural pastures. They forget that what
they really want Is a garment 10 fit their
ordinary shape and not the forced fgurs
which they present to the tailor.
Then, again. when the new coat comes
home the owner tugs it on anyhow ard
wears it tapping open Every new coat
should be carefully nodded by the wearer
into the shape Of his everyday figure Hs
should get his shoulders we'll into It. and
in order to arrive at that result he should
have assistance on at least the first sia
occasions on which he wears the gar
ment. The coat should be carefully but
toned downward. not the reverse as is so
often the case. For at least enc hour on
each of the first six days OF use the coat
should be kept buttoned 1t will then
have adjusted itself to the peculiaritie5
OF the figure"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Rev. W. J. Halls Resigna tlOn-A
Budget OF Personals.

GORDONSvILLE, VA. December 10
Especial )-Rey. W. J. Hall has resigned
the pastorate of the Disciple church at
this place, to the regret of the members
He will not move his residence from our
town.
Mr.. Stroll. of Page county. who re-
Gently sold the Sage Hill farm, near
Lindsay. has purchased q farm near Cor
louisville
Mr.. Norton. of Iowa, has moved into
the Baker property on Main street. He
contemplates purchasing farm in this
vicinity in the near future.
Mr.. P. ]. Fulcher has bought thirty
acres more of land adjoining the tract
which he purchased of Mr.. 3. F. Weaver.
and contemplates erecting very fine
residence.
Mr.. James Goodwin. who has been con-
fined TO his room for some time, is out
again.
Mr.. P. S. Beckham has recovered from
his recent sickness.
Mrs. H. T. Allen and daughter. Miss
Lille Allan. who have been spending sew
eral months with relatives at Ashland,
KY, returned home Thursday.
Miss Lizzie Stratton has returned home,
after spending several weeks with rela-
tives and friends In Richmond.
Mr.. James Snead, who has been spend
ing several weeks with relatives in Louisa
county, has returned home.
Mr. Walter Wood Of the Virginia Poly
technic Institute, Blacksburs, has re-
turned home to spend the holidays
Miss Mary Wood has returned from a
pleasant stay Of several weeks with
friends in Washington.
Mr.. Brown, of Indianapolis. Ind, Is a
visitor this week Il Il. home Of Mr.
z. Z Sampson.
Mr.. Ira ]. bowers, Of Newport News
spent several days this week at the home
Of Mr.. l.. NJ. Watkins.
Rev. w j. Hall is on preac ching tour
in Hanover county and other points In
his district.
Mr.. William Goodwin. of New London,
C,nn. is on a visit to relatives in the
city
Mr.. Eddie Taylor has moved into the
Iftz property, south Of Gordonsville.
Rev w. a. S. Conrad was IN Char
tottesville on business Wednesday,
Rev. Robert A. Gibson, bishop coad1u-
tor Of the diocese of Virginia. held ser
vices in the Episcopal church Thursday
mo-ning. and confirmed several candi-
dates.
Mr.. John Goodwin, OF the Chesapeake
and Ohio railway. is visiting relatives in
the city and at Chester.
DR.. JOHN w. Scott went to Melton's
on professional business Thursday
Miss Laura C1arkson. Of Lindsay, visit
Ell relatives here on Tuesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

not know the language of North Carolina
dogs. After listening to them awhile
the other men started off in quite hurry
towards the dogs. 1 thought it was all
right; still I was a little puzzled at hear
ing a dog or dogs back of me, when [
knew they were in front. When l turned
around to see about it. bear was look
ing at the fire or me with its front feet
on the log I was leaning against. [ knew
its head was wagging sideways, because
mine would not wag. anyway.
The most beautiful thing in North Car
DINA just then was that fire. Still 1t
was hot either way until brutn turned
and walked off. I took part of that fire
with me, and shortly found my COM
ranicns. There is no post-offlce at Bear
Pen Knoll. but it IS well remembered by
y. |. G.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
LEAVE BASKETS OF FOOD.
Richmond EIks VIII Play the Role
ne SANTA Clans fO tho Needy

os Santa Claus to the Needy.
The Richmond Lodge of F.lks will e1
pend about 5000 in making Christmas hap
pier In the homes where plenty is not, and
where want and penury SILVER over the
embers Of the yule-log. The committee
having in charge the Christmas celebra-
ton proposed by the lodge has not yet
settled upon a date nor formulated Its
plan, further than to determine upon
basket distribution instead Of Christmas
dinner. The baskets will be filled with
provisions, the substantial sort that salts
fy hunger, and will leave the recipients
something to make the Christmas dona-
ton by the E,lks more than mere mem
DRY on the morrow. The distribution will
be made some day during the week OF
Christmas, or in the week between that
day and New Iear's-Day The medium
Of distribution has not yet been settled
upon finally. This practical form OF
Christmas celebration commends itself to
the members Of the order.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

Miss Lillian Peytoa, Of this neighbor-
hood, is spending a week In Washing
ton and Alexandria.
Mrs. Fielding Lewis. who was called
from her home here to Washington last
week by the death Of her sister. is very
III IN that city.
Miss Elizabeth Kelley. one OF the oldest
ladies of this county. died near Hagley
Thursday morning.
The remains Of Mr.. Robert II. Allen,
who died in this county, on Wednesday.
were inferred yesterday evening accord
ing to the ceremonies of the Junior
Order United American Mechanics, or
which he was an fIonored member.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Lexington Personals.

LEXINGTON. VA, December 2o.-(Spe-
cial Mrs Herman DeYoung has, with
her family. moved to Baltimore. where
they will reside in the future.
Mr.. Charles Boogher, of st. Louis, is
the guest of his father, Mr.. E. II. Boog-
her, and will remain throughout the hol-
idays.
Mr.. and Mrs. James w. Hamilton. Of
Hot Springs, Va, were the guests dur
ing the past week, of Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

Chesapeake and Ohio railroad at Clifton
Forge, Va. will spend the holidays with
him home folks at Lewiston. Va.
Miss Heath Cartwright, who is attend
ing the Valley Seminary at Waynesboro
ing the Valley Seminary at Wayneshoro,
Va, is at home, visiting her parents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
II the Baby i. Cutting reet.

be sure and use that old and weil-trisa
remedy Mrs. Wiuslow.s Soothing Syrup
Cor children teethinS. IT soothes thi
child, softens the gums. aliays all pain,
-ures wind collie and is the best remedy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

Mr.. James L. Faber has been sick es=s
eral days this week.
Mrs DR. Taylor is on visit to friends
IN Washington
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
HEARD AT GORDONSV!LLE.

Woodbridge, Va.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-18
A Royal Talisman.

For 400 years the Hohenzollern fam
lily has possessed a peculiar talisman
In the shape Of a black stone set In n
ring. each head of the house having
passed the charm on to the next In sue
cession for many generations. Fred
erick the Great Is said to have found
the ring sealed in a package with in
structions as to its preservation and
transmission written by Frederick |.
Precisely what value or significance
attaches to this carefully treasured bit
OF jewelry 1t would be difficult to say.
Tradition says that huge toad hoped
into the royal presence centuries ago
with the stone held in Its mouth. As
to whether the golden setting In which
the stone Is now preserved Is due to
the forethought Of the intelligent toad
or to the afterthought Of the Hohen-
zollerns tradition fails to enlighten u.s.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-18
TIE SOLID Hoofcd Hog.

There are some solid hoofed hogs In
the world, but they are few and far
between. Darwin has great deal 10
say about such pigs In his Origin OF
Species" as there were only three In
England at the time he wrote this
book.
The solid hoofed hog is not a freak
OF nature. as many suppose, but gen
uine case Of reversion to a primitive
Or ancestral type. 1t seems that. I'M
like the prehistoric ancestor of the
modern horse, which has four toes or
hoofs. the old elotherium, from which
animal all members of the swine fam
lily are descended, had a solid hoof,
and In the course of ages, as the old
parent form died out and the modern
wild boer, domestic hog, peccary, etc,
were evolved this solid hoof became
through what Darwin calls "adapta-
ton" and natural selection" divided
up into two parts. so that all modern
hogs are cloven hoofed. Occasionally,
however, a hog Is born with the old
original solid hoof Of the primitive hog
ancestor. thus demonstrating the tend
ency In all animals to revert now and
then to the parent form.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-18

Alexandra Dumas rise to wealth and
luxury was almost as marvellous as
that OF his most celebrated hero. He
built magnificent chateau. which he
Slmed Monte-Christo. There he enter
tanned all Corners, friend and stranger
alike. with more than oriental magnifi-
renee and sometimes with oriental
mystery. His purse was open to all
who sought it, and the day came when
he experienced Timon's fate without
acquiring Timon's disposition. He
could not become n misanthrope
though his fortune disappeared almost
as suddenly as 1t came, and then he
learned the ingratitude Of men. His
last days were passed not I'm poverty,
but In narrow circumstances. He left
Paris In the fall of 1870 just as the
German army was closing I'm to besiege
1t and when France was feeling It's
deepest woe. To the last he preserved
his gayety and youthful spirit. II had
but one napoleon In my pocket when
first came here" he said. 81 go away
with two, and yet they call me a
spendthriftw
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-18
Wade Hampton. Slaves.

1t Is related OF General Wade Hamp-
ton that on one occasion he was rid
Ing along highway that led through
one of his numerous southern planta-
tons when he met slave of fine build
and appearance. He drew rein and
said: You are likely fellow. Who do
you belong TOT" Wade Hampton, SIR"
"Ah! And who Is Wade Hampton?"
please. sir, master. you mus be from
de norf, 'kase Mas Wade Hampton Is
de berry fust gemmun in de souf."
The story used to be told to illustrate
the greatness In numbers OF Wade
Hampton's slaves. His own slaves did
not know him by sight-that is, hun
dreds and thousands of them did not.
The slaves he owned numbered 1000,
and he was therefore the largest slave
owner OF the south or of modern times.
Birmingham Age-Herald.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-18
Letter To w. +. Bricker.

Belding, Mich:-Dear Sir: You like
a fine picture, and you know nothing
adds so much to the appearance of
the landscape as a we'll painted resi-
dence. Every residence becomes
well painted when done with the
Longman * Martinez Paints, and we
assure you that your property and
your neighbors' property, when paint
ed with our paints, will add beauty to
the landscape; will cost you less; and
will wear longer than any other paint.
Paint and painters work guaranteed
satisfactory else your house will be
reprinted free of cost. II. Frank
ireland will always supply you.
Respectfully,
LONGMAN & MARTINEZ,
Paint Makers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-18
EIoOrwalktpU.

Head Floorwalker (severely)-I heard
you tell the lady she would find the
ribbons at the third counter to the left
New Floorwalker-That's where they
are.
Head Floorwalker-Yes; but you
should have told her to go to the right
past the necktie bargain counter, turn
to the left past the stocking bargain
counter, then three counters to the
right past the silk skirt bargain coun-
ter, and so on. You'll never make a
foorwalker.- Judge.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-18
One Definition of IL.

what do you consider domesticity
In manT
1T Is the trait OF wanting to stay
home when his wife wants him to go
out with her."
"And what is domesticity In won.
anT
THAT is the trait Of being willing to
stay home when her husband wants to
go out without her."-Chicago Post.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-18
sold by ConneH Bros.
LIngerIng summer Colds.

Don't let cold run at this season.
Summer colds are the hardest kind To
cure and If neglected may linger along
Tor months. "A long siege lika this will
pull down the Strongest constitution.
One Minute Cough Cure will break up
the attack at once. Safe, sure, acts at
once. Cures coughs, colds, Group, bron-
chitis II throat and lung troubles The
children like IL. w l. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-18
Not Doomed for Life.

81 was treated for three years by
good DOCTORS" writes w. A. Greer,
Greer, McConnellsville, o., "for piles,
and Fistula, but when all failed, Buck
lens Arnica Salve cured me In two
weeks " Cures Burns, Bruises, Cuts,
Corns, Sores, Eruptions, Salt Rheum,
Piles or no pay. Is cts at Cornell Bros.
drug store
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-18
Feet swollen To Immense Size.

= had kidney trouble so bad, says
} }. Cox Of Valley View, KY, that
could not work, my feet were swollen
10 immense size and ] was confined to
my bed and physicians were unable to
give me any relief. My doctor finally
prescribed Foley's Kidney Cure which
made a well man OF me-" w. I. Bene-
1tof
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-18
Fond of Books.

HIS your boy fond Of books7
D.-Very. gave him a copy of
Robinson Crusoe" the other day, and
he got lots of fun out Of It.
HI didn't know be could read.
DIE can't read, but he tears tho
pages out and makes boats of them.
oh, yes; he's fond OF booksl
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-18
A slim OutSook

i think your papa, dear Rosa. has
been making inquiries about me-"
What has he told your
Nothing. But he offered me a CT
gar, and ii was simply frightfulr'-
Fliegende Batter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-18
Saving His Fathers Hair.

Lord Charles was often troubled by
importunate acquaIntances. who beg
ged for some of his fathers the Duke
Of wellington hair On such occa-
sions he said TO an old servant whose
hair was like the dukes: "Sit down.
John. ! must cut off another lockr
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-18
20 Washington, ID. C.,
$40 90 Round Trip

From Cleveland; 81 ,. 20
from Fort Way we; 80 80 from Toledo
via Pennsylvania short Lines October
81, 4th, 9th and 9th Return limit
October 18th, which can be extended
To November Sd. Address f. Nj. BU-
sHONG. District Passenger Agent, No.
G6 Griswold St, Detroit, Mich, for
particulars.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-18

The eggs OF silkworms can with.
stand. without injury. a temperature
OF 3S degrees below zero.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-18
stop Overs at Washington,
Baltimore aud Philadelphia
ON New York Excursion Tickets

To be sold October I'd,
4th 9Th and 9Th at s2l 80 from Fort
Wayne, $40 80 from Toledo and 5000
from Cleveland via Pennsylvania Short
Lines, may be made within the limit OF
tickets For further information adj
dress +. NJ. BUsHoNG, District Passen-
gerAgent, no. 66 Griswold ST., Detroit,
Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-18

Impossible to foresee an accident.
Not impossible to be prepared for it.
DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil. Monarch
over pain.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-18

Diamonds, Watches and Clocks sold
on easy payments at A. b. Hull's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-18

The typhoid fever mortality varies
from 3 per cent to 40 per cent
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-09-18
The snme oId Hole.

Doorknob-w What's the matter with
you?
Doorkey-I'm In hole again.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-18
Kruger's Letter to Roosevelt.
(By the Associated Press.)

Brussels, Feb 15.--It is said that the
desire to keep secret the departure OF
DIR. Mueller, the former consul Of the
Orange Free State, in Holland, for the
United States, was so keen that the Boer
Emisary booked his passage under an as.
sumed name
According to information from respon
sible Boer quarters, Mr.. Krugers letter
to President Roosevelt, of which DR.
Mueller Is the bearer, does not appea
for Intervention, but expresses regret
that he is unable at present to personally
congratulate President Roosevelt on his
accession to office and concludes with z
gratified allusion to the numerous invi-
tations to visit the great Republic which
have arrived and are still arriving
Besides reorganizing the Boer propaganda
in the United States, DR.. Mueller will di-
rect his efforts principally to obtaining
Government prohibition of the exporta
tion OF articles regarded by the Beers &:
contraband of war.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-18

Lv Rocky Mt $500. 5o ,....i12 43l ...s. So,
Az. Weldon ......... 4 So 49,. / 81 -. 80.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-18

I 10 y
m, leaves Fayetteville 1912 p. M. arrives San
| ford 1853 p. m. Returning leaves Sanford 3i05
p. m, arrive Fayetteville 4:20 p. m, leave Fay
| etteyille 4:3O p. M, arrives Wilmington 7;l5
p N.
Bennettsville Branch--Train leaves Beunettsville
$40 a. M, Maxton 9:05 a. m, Red Springs 9:S2
q. M, Partition lo:41 a. m, Hope Mills 1855 a,
m. arrive Fayetteville 4:46 p M, Hope Mills $500
p. m. Red Springs 5;4S p. m, Maxton el6 ..
m, arrives Bennettsyile 7;15 p. m.
Connections at Fayetteville with train No. 7s
at Maxton with Carolina Central Railroad, at
Red Springs with the Red Springs and Bowrnore
Railroad, at Sanford with the Seahoard Air Line
and Southern Railway, at Gulf with Durham and
Charlotte Railroad
Train on the Scotland Neck Branch Road leaves
Weldon 9:15 p IN, Halifax 1923 D. M, arrives
Scotland Neck at 4:1O p. m, Greenville 5:4T p.
m, Kinston 6'45 p M Returning leaves Kim
ston 1880 a. m, Grcenvlle $3.50 a, m, arriving
Halifav at ll:o5 a. M, Weldon n:SO a. m, daily
except Sunday.
Trains on Washington Branch leave Washington
$500 q. M and 2:45 p M. arrive Parmele s;55 9.
m, and 410 p. m, returning leave Parmeie
ll:10 a. m. and 5:22 p. M. arrive Washington
1880 a. m. and 6:l5 P. M, daily except Sunday.
Train leaves Tarboro, NJ c., daily except Sun
day 4:S5 p M. Sunday 4:SS p. m, arrives Ply
mouth 6:35 p. M, $3.50 p. m. Returning leaves
Plymouth daily except Sunday, 1880 a. M. and
Sunday $500 q. m, arrives Tarboro 1855 a. M,
1900 a. m.
boro daily. except Sunday. $500 a. M, arriving
Smithfeld $40 a. IN. Returning leaves Smith
field 7:a0 a. m. arrives at Goldsboro s;25 a.
Trains on Nashville Branch leave Rocky Mount
at $3.50 2. IN, 4;O0 p. m, arrive Nashville lO:20
an, 1923 p, M, Spring Hope 200 a. m., 4;45
p. M Returning leave Spring Hope 1890 a. M,
6:15 p M, Nashville II :45 a. M, 5:45 p. m,
arrive at Rocky Mount 1910 p. m, 500 p. m.,
daily except Sunday.
Train Clinton Blanch leaves Warsaw for
Clinton daily. except Sunday, 1l;40 a. nj. and
AIS p. m. Returning leaves Clinton at 6:45 a.
NJ. and 900 ,. M.
Train No. 70 makes close connection st Weldon
for all points North daily all rail via Richmond
III. M. EMERSON.
General Passenger Agent
J. r. KENLY, General Manager.
T. NJ EMERSON. Traffic Manager.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-18
THE JUNIOR ORDER
Growth Of the Order in the
State.
Secretary Vance's Report Shows Gain in Finan-
ces and Membership. State Council
Meets in Wilmington Today.
Especial to the News and obserter.)

Especial to the News and observer.)
Winston Salem. N. c., Feb. 17.--Secre-
tary Vance's annual report to the State
Council, Junior Order United American
Mechanics, which convenes in Whining
ton tomorrow, will show that the order
in this State has gained in finances and
membership during the past year. There
were thirty-seven deaths during the yeas.
the largest number since the council was
established in this state. The total re-
ceipts from subordinate councils were
s31 1892; disbursements, $S4,493.54; cash
In hand, ss,77s.75; property valuation,
$11.O11.35; total worth of property OF
subordinate councils, $19.790.10. The
State secretary has collected for State
per capita tax, charter fees etc, 49,
1886. The assets Of the State Council
at present includes $2,367.22 in cash and
$14O worth of property and supplies
There are seventy eight councils.
]. NJ. Hyde. colored, admitted this
morning that he was the man who shot
and Killed Sanders Westmoreland, color
ed. in the yard of the latter October 14th
last. Through his counsel Hyde sub
mitted to a verdict of murder in the sec.
ond, degree. In the statement made to
the court by the counsel 1t was claimed
that Hyde thought he was shooting at a
dog when he Killed Westmoreland. Judge
Coble sentenced Hyde to hard labor in
the State penitentiary for twelve years
Prof. r. D. w. Connor. who has been
member of the faculty of the West End
Graded School for three years, has been
elected superintendent of the Graded
School at Oxford. He has accepted and
will take charge at once.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-18
THE TOWN IN RUINS
Three Hundred Corpses, Vic
Tins of Earthquake at
Shamaka.
(By the Associated Press.)

Tiflis, Russian Trans Caucasia. Feb. Is
Two hundred bodies of victims of the
earthquake, which destroyed the town OF
Shamacka had been recovered up to last
evening. 1t appears certain that several
hundred bodies are buried in the assures
and debris caused by the shocks. The
quakes came at intervals and the WORK
OF excaving in search OF the victims
proceeds with difficulty. Among the
dead are many women who, at the time
of the principal shock were congregated
In the various bath houses.
ST. Petersburg, Feb. 1.-THE latest
news received here from Shamaka con-
firms the appalling character of the
earthquake at the place, and adds that
three hundred corpses have already been
taken out OF the ruins. The piles Of
wreckage are so vast that the search is
necessarily slow. Most of the victims
were Mussulmans The survivors are
encampel outside the, ruins of the city.