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The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-04
Members of the JeSSup Family
Among Americas Earliest Settlers

You are lucky If you happen to have
been born a Jessup, lucky in many
ways. To mention only one, you have
a wide range in the photography of
your name. different spelling for
every day of the week. or for every
day of the month leaving out Sun
days. The name may begin Jessup
and end Gizup, or the reverse, with
the changes rung on the following
variations: Jesup. Jessupp, Jessuppe
Jessuph, Jessop, Jessopp, Jesope, Jes-
sep, Jessap, Jessapp, Jesoope, Jeshup,
Jissip. Jusup, Jezup, Jezzup, Gissop,
Gishop, Giuseppe, Gesopp, Gessoppe,
Giuseppe, Gessipp. Gezup, Gizup.
The name probably started as Giu-
seppe. pronounced Joo-sep-pa, which
is Italian for Joseph. From the time
St Joseph was installed as one of the
saints of the calendar the name has
been extremely popular in all Roman
Catholic countries. In Spain the form
is Josef or Jose.
That the name is thus derived would
seem to be proceed from the fact TSS
seem to be proved from the fact that
in many old wills the testators call
themselves Joseph. alias Jessop."
In recalling the notable deeds OF
INC ldHiliy we must not forget LndJ
the first public railway i'm England
was built In 1883 by William Jessop.
and that the principal law adviser Of
the ministry in the reign of Queen
Anne was Judge Jessup. whose writ
ings may be found among the Harle-
ian manuscripts. The judges brother,
Francis, was a minister. whose eccen-
tricities were many and amusing and
gave rise to several epigrams. Here is
d sample:
Double praise is to his merits due
Who thumps the cushion and his peo-
pie too
The first of the name i'm this coun-
try was John Jessup. Before 1641 he
was a landed proprietor In Wether-
field, Conn, where his name appears
on the records as John Gossope. With
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-04

sharp sting is being watched with in
tense interest at the Department OF
Agriculture i'm Washington and on
several farms down in Texas Just now.
Like Katisha's elbow. he is considered
worth going miles to see. Eminen.
entomologists have Travelled a third OF
the way across the continent to get a
look at him. He is expected to do
work which will save millions of dol
lars for the cotton industry OF this
country every year, but neither this
fact nor the close scrutiny to which his
every movement is being subjected
seems to effect him in the least. In
different to all the stir he has caused,
he pursues the even tenor of his way.
and devotes his every energy to meet
ing and adapting himself to certain
changed conditions which have come
into his existence. SO far as his ac-
tons indicate, he might be Just an or
binary emmett with no mission In life
and no Characteristics to warrant the
great amount of publicity which has
been given him ever since he was dis
covered in the mountains OF Guate-
mala last spring.
yet on him, TO an extent at least.
depends the question Of whether the
cotton belt Of the United States shall
be freed from the most pernicious ell
tomological pest known to science-the
Mexican boil weevil. The continued
spread OF this devastating bug threat
ems a complete revolution IN the cotton
producing and manufacturing situa-
ton here and abroad, and the only
hope Of discriminating Il or checking
its onward march Is thought by many
to lie IN the recently imported Guate-
malan ant"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-04

in Connecticut at the beginning Of the
Revolution was Blackjack Jesup.
Blackjack. IL may be mentioned, was
favorite family name. In one com
munity time was reckoned from 1.-The
Blackjack Storm" a storm when one
of this name was killed by lightning.
The battle of Guilford Courthouse
was fought on the farm of Thomas
Jessop. This was the battle that
called forth the remark from Charlea
Fox, i'm the House of Commons, that
another such victory would ruin the
British army. Thomas son, Jona-
than, was ten years old at the time
and helped to bring the wounded sol
diers in the house. where they were
laid upon the floor.
Ebenezer Jessup was a surgeon in
the army. and his family were left to
the care of an old slave, Governor
Tom" When danger threatened, he
would yoke up an ox-team and re-
move his masters family and goods
TO the hills. The doctor had many
slaves, and at Christmas high revel
was held i'm the servants quarters.
The holiday could last as long, as the
black log on the kitchen | arth held
out to burn. and Gov. Tom took
care that 1t lasted a full week. This
he managed by getting a pepperidge
log, gnarled and twisted, and soaking
II well in the brook.
Thomas Sidney Jesup was born too
late to take part in the Revolution,
but he was in the War of 1912. Gen.
Winfield Scott said OF him after
the battle of Chippewa: He deserves
everything which conspicuous skill
and gallantry can win from a grateful
country" In the Seminole War he
was regarded by the Indians as a su-
pernatural being because he wore
glasses. They called him the double
eyed" and refused to make him the
target OF their arrows.
The Jessup arms reproduced are
barry of six argent and azure, on the
first, nine mulets gules. three. three
and three. Crest. a dove standing on
an olive branch proper.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-04

A dinner cloth in double damask with
a broad hemstitched edge shows the
empire pattern. Napkins continue in
their generous dimensions and fol-
low the patterns Of the cloths
A lunch cloth In natural color linen
Of the finest texture has napkins to
correspond, and is effectively used
with center-piece OF chrysanth q
NUNS or jOnquils, carrying out the
various shades of brown and tan.
Exquisite linen cloths, made
round and oval, come, in Arabian
lace.
For polished tables there are no
end of pretty center-pieces fashioned
Of "a combination of linen and lace.
II the center-piece almost covers the
table, II is not necessary TO have
doilies, but in case there is a broad
expanse OF bare board. doilics are used
TO match the center. Tiny silence
mats are obtainabe for very thin
doilies and center-pleces. A plain
damask cloth MAJ be used for a
luncheon, but It Is In better taste to
use a regular luncheon cloth. which
differs from the dinner cloth In being
more elaborate.
Hdnd-monogramed table linen is a
luxury but IL is one which most wom-
en- can have II they care to devote
the time TO doing II themselves.
An extravaganza In table linen
shown this season is a pure linen cloth
and napkins, with drawn work mono
grams.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-04
Timely Towels
and Table Linens
Fringcd Towels Have Been Super-
scded by the Hcmsiitch.

Before the seasons routine Of
housekeeping begins, every good
housewife goes carefully over her
drawers. Of table linen and towels TO
make certain that she has sufficient of
everything TO keep the family proper
ly equipped during the winter. This
is the season, or perhaps even a lit
tie earlier when the shops are dis
playing towels and table linens at re-
duced figures TO make room for the
new stock. And. after all, there is
so little change I'm such necessities
from year TO year that the economi-
cal woman can make her purchases
from the old stocks rather than 10
wait for the new patterns and. incl
dentally, the new prices.
The only marked difference In tow
els for general use rs that the fringed
towel Is very little I'm evidence: IL
has been superseded almost entirely
by the hemstitched towel The
frnged towel was never so practical
AZ the plain hemmed article, and the
small particles OF hemp and bite Of
string which would come on the fringe
proved 10 be too much OF "a nuisance
for everyday folk.
For ordinary family use grass
bleached towel ~ shown in the shops
this fall IL is an inexpensive towel
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-04
By KATHERINE ANDERSON

fon velvet are more supple and pliable
| than the plain velvet. but they are
not as good for general wear. The
panne velvet is glossy, with a satin
sheen; the chiffon velvet has "A longer
pile than panne and looks as if it had
been freshly dipped in water Velvet
! brocades, mirror VelVets, veVets iron
and embroidered velvets are shown in
bewildering variety. but they are not
for the woman of medium purse.
! Some of the mportations of fancy
Velvets come as high as $40 per yard,
but as quickly as they are imported
! from France they are initiated at q
| dollar or two a yard in the cheapest of
American factory fabrics. The import
ed fancy velvets will play a large part
| in the sartorial scheme of rich women,
as they make the most effective din
ner and restaurant gowns. Hunters
green, navy blue and a rich brown
will be used for velvet gowns by wom-
| en- of limited means but in the long
run black velvet is by all odds the
most satisfactory selection, as the wom-
an with a single colored velvet gown
! is naturally more conspicuous than
she who wears black with various
combinations of lace, net and so
on.
Her One Velvet Gown.
In planning her one velvet gown.
the woman of moderate means must
consider the circumstances under
which she will wear it.
I If she does not own a carriage and
expects to appear on the street in this
gown she will have it made either in
walking length or with a train so
slight that she can carry 1t easily In
this case the gown should be develop
ed on tailored lines with a Louis
coat, into which she can insert
a fancy vest and lace he lf-sleeves
or rufFles.
If it must serve as a dinner as we'll
as calling dress the slight train is
essential. The extra bodice should be
made simple, and there is no better
finish than a bertha of real lace
Cheap lace kills the effect of d good
velvet gown. An effective yet not eX-
pensive bertha for a woman of ma
ture years to wear with velvet is of
black Chantilly over white chiffon.
Rose point and Irish point are, of
course, the ideal aces for berthas
to be worn with black velvet,
but they are not within reach
of every woman of discriminating
taste.
Peculinrities of Velvet.
One of the peculiarties of velvet is
the fact that in the hands of good
dressmaker it will make the stout wo-
man look thinner and the thin woman
look stouter. Many women of small
stature are afraid of velvet on the
ground that it will make them look
oVerdressed. In reality, If properly
handled by the dressmaker, it will
give them a certain petite, piquant air
which appeals particularly to the mas
Culine sex.
For women of more generous dress
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-04
Vogue for Velvet the Feature
of Fall Fashions

Nothing appalls the woman OF mod
crate means so completely as the
prophesy that velvet is to be fabric
of the season. And this is the proph-
esy that halls from fashions centers
to-day.
In truth. the problem is a serious one
for the woman who can afford to buy
only one really smart frock, for velvet
is hard fabric to keep clean. 1t re-
sents a touch of water and, unless of
the best quality, it quickly loses it's
color and luster
For many generations, in fact for two
centuries. it has been held that the Ly-
ons silk-back was the one dependable
member of the velvet family, on the
grounds of suppleness and its perma-
nent color. From four to seven dollars
yard has been paid by the over-par-
ucular woman for the material in her
velvet grown, and Lyons velvet at its
widest is not more than from twenty
two to twenty-five inches. But for the
past few years there has appeared up
on the market a German velvet nine
teen inches wide, sold all over the
country at the uniform price of three
dollars yard, which, on the surface,
cannot be detected from the Lyons vel
vet, retains its luster, and possesses
wearing qualities that rival those of
the French manufacture.
The Experienced Velvet Buyer.
The experienced woman buys an
entire piece of velvet for her winter
suit. This measures twenty-five yards.
and will allow for a skirt with a slight
train, wrap, a high-necked bodice
and an extra evening bodice. Even
when she does not expect to make the
evening waist or the wrap she buys
the full piece, with the understanding
that she is to return and get credit for
what is left over
This arrangement is made by the bet
ter class of Shop-keepers not entirely
for the protection of the customer, but
for their own interests. The various
shades of black which appear in velvet
make matching a difficult problem.
and if a woman is short yard or so
on her gown and fails to match the
piece when she comes back to the store
she becomes a dissatisfied customer.
On the other hand, the few yards
which she brings back, if the entire
piece proves too much, can be sold at
the regular prices for dress trimming
All the good shop-keepers advise the
steaming of velvet before it is made
up, as this will insure it to a certain
extent from becoming water stained.
Plain Velvet for General Wear.
The plain velvet weave is preferred
for general wear by women of good
taste. Velour is too heavy for a whole
suit, though it is much used for wraps.
Corduroy will be popular for pedes-
trian suits and hard wear. but it is
not a dressy material. Panne and chif-
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-04

about twenty others he founded the
town of Stamford, and then went to
Southampton. N. Y, which he also
helped to build. He probably came
from Yorkshire, England.
Before 1G49 an Edward Jessope was
settled i'm New England. and Thomas
Jessop was in North Carolina in 1922.
Thirty years later William Jessop es-
tablished himself in Maryland. one of
William PENIS friends was Joseph
Jessop, who was of great assistance
to him I'm his intercourse with the
Indians.
One of the committee OF inspection
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-04

in white, with an inch hem, finished in
machine-made fancy stitch, and hav-
ing a border in bars OF red or blue.
Until Il is washed the towel is a
little harsh. but after a good boiling
IL becomes absorbent and soft.
a pure linen crash, which comes
by the yard and was really intended
for stair crash, IS being sold for roller
towels FOR kitchens and for bath
rooms, where there are children. II
is unbleached and is designed I'm fancy
patterns In white mercerized threads.
It's durability is its most commend
able feature.
Bath towels seem TO grow larger
each year, until some Of the outputs OF
the factories at present are sufficient
ly large TO wrap oneself in and be
quite well covered. In the unbleached
form these large towels are being sold
I'm quantities. Even the old Turkish
towels is seen more frequently with
a small hem or with a selvage edge
than with fringe. A very rough ecru-
colored bath towel is being displayed
in drug stores for persons who like
a strenuous rubbing after bath. The
surface is as rough as stiff straws, and
could not be used on the face.
Monograms on towels are smaller
this year than they have been I'm
former seasons. and the woman who
can afford II has every towel hand
embroidered I'm white linen on one
corner. The plain face towel, hem
stitched and embroidered. either with
"a monogram or with a single
initial, all in which, is in good
form.
Tea towels have plain edges with
a border OF blue or pink on white. and
I'm the natural shade Of linen the edge
II OF n lighter tint Tea towellng Is
sold by the yard rather than In in
dividual towels.
Patterns IN table cloths and napkins
are following the designs found u
the novelty china. the large flower
effects. Lilies and orchids. chrysan-
themums and rose and wreath pat
terms are found on many ~ the cloths.
and the little polka dot - atlll Ia
evidence. especially for breakfast use.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-04

the reliquary at Stangate-a thing that
may have beaten once, and will per-
haps beat again in heaven, but now
is somewhat dead to this world"
Rosamund smiled, and thought to
herself that this dead heart had shown
signs of life not long ago. But aloud
she said:
IF you have no more to say to me
of Godwin's heart, l will be gone to
read with my father, who waits for
me-"
Nay I have much more to say of
my own" And suddenly Wulf be-
came very earnest-so earnest that his
great frame shook. and when he strove
to speak he could but stammer. At
length it all came forth in a flood of
burning words.
Il love you, Rosamund! I love you
all of you, and about you, as | have
ever loved you-though I did not know
1t till the other day-that of the fight,
and ever shall love you-and / seek
you for my wife. | know that | am
only a rough soldier man, full of faults,
not holy and learned like Goodwin. Yet
l swear that l would be a true knight
to you all my life, and, if the saints
give me grace and strength, do great
deeds in your honor and watch you
well. Oh! what more is there to
say?"
Nothing. Wulf," answered Rosa
mund, lifting her downcast eyes. You
do not wish that l should answer you.
So l will thank you-yes, from my
heart, though, in truth, am grieved
that we can be no more brother and
sister. as we have been this many a
year-and be going
Nay, Rosamund, not yet Although
you may not speak, surely you might
give me some little sign, who am in
torment, and thus must stay until this
time tomorrow. For instance. YOU
might let me kiss your hand-the pact
said nothing about kissing"
Il know naught of this pact, Wulf."
answered Rosamund sternly although
a smile crept about the corners of her
mouth, but 1 do know that shall not
suffer you to touch my hand"
Then I will kiss your robe" And
Selling a corner of her cloak, he press
ed it to his lips
You are strong-I am weak, Wulf.
and cannot wrench my garment from
you, but l tell you that this play adj
vantages you nothing"
He let the cloak fall
Your pardon. l should have remem-
bered that Goodwin would never have
presumed so far"
Goodwin" she said, tapping her foot
NPcif NiiN 6iOdlih IL Ilt gave a prom
Use. would keep it in the spirit as we'll
as in the letter"
Il suppose so. See what IL is for an
erring man to have a saint for a
brother and a rival. Nay, be not an
cry with me, Rosamund who cannot
tread the path of saints"
That / believe, but at least, WuIf
there is no need to mock those who
can"
Il mock him not love him as well
as-you do" And he watched her face
1t never changed, for in Rosamund's
heart was hid the secret strength and
silence of the East, that can throw
mask impenetrabe over eyes and fea-
lures.
Il am glad that you love him, Wnlf
See to it that you never forget your
love and duty"
Il will; yes-even If you reject me
for him"
Those are honest words, such as
looked to hear you speak" she replied
in gentle voice. And now, dear Wu,f
farewell, for ] am weary"
Tomorrow. he broke in.
Aye" she answered in a heavy
voice. Tomorrow l must speak. and
you must listen"
Continued in Next Sundays News.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-04
Miss AgneS Miller. Of

fGTIOus
"To YOU'VE WOMEN II suffered for
six years with dysmenorrhea painful
periods), so much SO that dreaded
every month, as knew it meant three
or four days of intense pain. The
doctor said this was due to an infiamed
condition of the uterine appendages
caused by repeated and neglected colds.
eff young girls only realized how
dangerous it is to take cold at this
critical time, much suffering would be
spared them. Thank God for Lydia
T.. Pinkham'S Vegetable Com
pound, that was the only medicine
which helped me any. Within three
weeks after l started to take it,
noticed marked Improvement in my
general health, and at the time of my
next monthly period the pain had
diminished considerably. l kept up
the treatment, and was cured a month
later. 1 am like another person since.
am in perfect health, my eyes are
brighter, l have added 10 pounds to my
weight, my color is good, and l feel
light and happy. Miss AGNES MILLER,
25 Potomac Ave, Chicago, Ill. - $4,000
forfeit If original of aboUe letter proving genuine
ness cannot be produced.
The monthly sickness reflects
the condition of wOman'S
health. Anything unusual at
that time should have prompt
and proper attention.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-04

The hug That Protects Cotton.
From Golfers Weekly.
"a large reddlsh-br ant with
strong, herce-looking mandibles and a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-17
CROPS SUFFER.
Ta1O~s Sorts of UnfavOrable
Weather in Various Districts.

Washington. Aug. 1.-THE Weather Bureau to-
day issued the weekly crop report. which was as
follows
Tho Atlantic Coast and East Gulf districts have
shine, a large part OF the central valleys from
and the Northern ROCKY Mountain and North Pa
citic Coast districts from heat and drouth; The The
Mountain dstrict and In the central valleys and
Rain would prove beneficial generally throughout
the corn belt over a large part of which. more
corn is suffering more OF less seriously from
droqth In the central Missouri valley, while
Ia promising condition but in the Ohio Valley and
ton in the condition OF the crop some in Indiana
having been injured beyond recovery In Iowa
yield is promised. In the Southern States early
as far north as Southern Kansas. An excellent
crop IS now practically assured in the Middle At
corn is backward and is growing slowly
The weather has been favorable for spring wheat
Is ripening rapidly IN the extreme norihern por-
ton Reports Of damage from rust continue from
I Ias DSSSotas and RoEuons OF Minnesota Hot
Yields below the average are reported from Oregon
The cat harvest is now finished. except in the ex-
IRENE northern districts. where this work pro-
crosses under favorable conditions. good crop
4 more or less decided deterioration IN cotton Is
indcatsq over much The greater part OF the cotton
Of shedding are received from every state and rot
Of the central ana western districts Reports Of
sDo rank growth however. are much less numerous
than IN the preceding week, but continue from
portions OF the central and eastern districts. Boil
weevtls are causing much damage IN Southwestern,
central eastern and coast districts OF Texas, and
proving destructive up 10 the Northern tier Of
counties.
In that state. however, the plant and fields are
In good condition. In Oklahoma and Indian Ter
rtories Missouri and portions OF Arkansas. cotton
IS doing we'll Picking is general only IN Southern
Texas, but has begun in the southern portion Of
the eastern districts. where. as rule. very little
Is open.
Tobacco has suffered much from drouth IN the
Ohio Valley bur has made satisfactory prCEreSS IN
the Middle Atlantic States and New-En8Iand cut
ting IS IN progress IN Ohio and Virginia
As rule light crop OF apples IS promised in the
central valleys and southern portion or the MID
die Atlantic States. but the outlook - gsnerally
promising IN New-England New-Hork, Michigan
and portions OF Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Having Is finished except IN the more northern
sessions. where II has continued under favorable
conditions A large crop OF hay OF good quality has
been secured in most sections. Good progress VIII
fan ploughing has been made in the Middle ATTAIN
tic States hut in the central valleys this Work
has been much hindered by the dry condition OF
soil