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Portrait of Mstonka. nicknamed Pocahontas. pointed in London, by Simon
do Passe. 1616. Mstoaka. daughter of King Powhattnn. tradition says. saved
the life of Captain John Smith. She was married to John Rolfe who took her
to England. where she died. She. is credited with being the mother of tho
tobacco industry in the United States. Matosks will find her final resting
lnee near Jnmmtown, Virginia, if plans to bring her body from Gravescnd.
-ngland, are carried out.
.Ntcps are lcim: taken to bring to America thc body of Pocahontas.
romantic thruro of tlic John Smith lcg‘cnd. According to the Htstoricll
N-clcty of \‘irzlnin. Pocahontas was 3 pct name mcrcly. tlic princcss‘
rcnl muno lici:i;.r .‘Intoalm. She was thc flu-raritc daughter of Kim: Powhatan.
If prcscnt lllzlllx' arc carriul out, licr body will find a final misting place
ncrtr Jamsw‘mni. Virizinin.
In all tlic stirring «iuys of the bc:in.'vigs of tliis'colmtry. there is no
more I'lini'lllln': cgmmiz- than that of Prim-(.4. .‘viatunka. It. is to ho. wondered
that Ann-rich “ritcrs lraic not ninilc nun-c cxtcnslrc usc of this romantic
nmtrriul. ’l‘iic incl-c lfjlit thrown on ilic llfc of Minimum, tlic more romantic
it hccomc'a. Perhaps a smml‘onl lrsn will sonic (lily “cauc it into a lasting
and appropriate (ii-sign.
prince l‘owhrlttau.
Virginian." This pictnrc is now in the
pnsm‘sslon of a dcsccndnnt of the
Rolls: family in Norfolk County. Eng-
land.
In contradicting a report that Ms-
tnztkn was the name of a sister of
Pocahontas. \V. G. Sinndnrd. corres-
pomllm.r sci-rclnry or the Virginia Ilis-
\Villimn S‘li'nchey. ncn-tury ni'ti-f‘. Emperor of the
colony. who :irr'nnl in \‘irifinit with!
Jlnrui llcluware in lain, is :m nuilmr-
fly for tho rtnicurnt that the lndinn,
girl's nztme was Mntnukn. ile wrotc.l
"Pocahontas, or )‘zltnnku. the dullizh-i
lei“ of l'nulmtnn. i'i invrriml to n. nism
on in Funllsh 1:4 nth-mun. Mustcr‘
Rollin :~lf:-r rho ll'l'l r-nmmcml Hui—i
airy and turn in‘ptimwl." ll“ {loll‘lrll tnru'ul Sucicty. Wi‘ilt‘fl: "This SOClPt‘.‘
that l'oc.xlimti;ls. mvnmnit "Lillin most certainly did not mistake the
Tomi-or," was the "littlv nnmc" gin-n \‘t-ry \Vi‘ll known fact that Pocahontas
. mausoleum W might
have loin gs i! was at
to this any? ‘
It is probable that the legend of her
loving John smith from death at the
bonds-of Powhattan‘s executioner-s by
covering his body with her own. is
aomewbst ~en‘ggersted for st that
time she was burely ten years of age.
and it is hard to credit s. ten year old
girl with so much courage sud reso-
lytion.
Mstoaks. protectress of the march
of civilisstion in 'Ameriea! How great
she was may be judged from the fact
that of her stone of sll her people is
there accurate history.
It is not without reason that her
tombstone in far of! England bears
ournut srrtvnl
She was the outpost of American civi-
lizstion. and through her the first
great commercial wealth of America
was developed. For the science of
planting and raising tobacco. the sci-
ence which has carried the name of
Virginia. to the farthest corner of the
world. ‘
friendliest st all so: sassoistss to
tits English mn- llstssks .or
l'oeshontas as she was popularly
outed. speedily beams the hope of
the white settlers’ leaders for cordial
contact with the Indiana of Virginia.
But this was' doomed to failure
through an set of foolishness which
nearly wrecked the colony. Thinking
thst Mmakn's influence was so great,
and that her value to her father. Pow-
H inn. would be so high as to force
,
'~But Matoaks. was to be their salvs-
the inscription "An American may.”
1610 sbdueted mm from her
father's village to be~held as s host»
ago in Jamestown.
,The result was opposite. Powhat-
tan prepsred for a war which would?
havo’ meant: disaster to the colony,
Lon. though not as they had thought.
B; the charm of her real pemnalitv
she soon earned the reverence of the
colonists. learned their speech gnu
ways. and from being an alien host-
ago became an adopted daughter
through whom they might make
peace.
It was during this period of educs- '
tion in the ways of the English that
Matoaka met and fell in love with
John Rolfe. 1 young colonlst who was
studying with indiirerent success the
nature and raising of tobacco. He. of
all the English, met with the favor
of the captive Princess. and he as
emissary from her to her father com-
posed the pesce which none of his
seniors could attain.
At this instance Motosks was up.
tiled with the noun ot "Robeson" on
April 11th. 1018. and s you- lstor shs
consented to the marriage which took
plsce April 5th. 1614. At her wedding
the Powhattan chlefisins first re.
sumed friendly contact with the Eng-
llsh and from this time dates the suc-
cess of tobacco cultivntion under the
improved methods which John Rolfe
learned from his Indian wife. To'
Matoaka. is due the success of the first
and one of the greatest commercial
strides femur-in fife nonunion "of
tobsoco. He soon felt. tnst' it was
necessary for him to return to En~
gland to obtain so port for his dis-
coveries sud royal j ’ to on which to
pursue his work. And with him Ks.-
tanks. sailed sway forever from her
native shores. .‘
They landed snfeiy in England. sud
thromhout the land. 3'. wherever she
went Matoska was it source ofzsdtnir-
ation. Her striking beauty: her royal
dignity. and the charm of her person-
ality commanded respect in every
quarter. She was, received at the
court of Elizabeth .as a. princess royal.
and her dignity was equal to everv
occasion. For n time she lived in
London furthering her husbgnd's
hapes for Virginia. and meeting his
associates. and it was during this
time that hgr son Thomas Rolfe. from
whom several of our leading Virginia
'famllies of today trace their descent.
was born. .
This suns Roifs's appointment I.
Secretary of Stats for the
Colony sud Malcolm. set sail for home.
She was stricken with in. sudden illness
just before the ship left Englnnd.“dled
and was buried in the churchyard
year Grsvesend. where her tombstone
still stands. ,
The parish register. with its crsbbed
handwriting and disregard for spell-
ing and accuracy characteristic of the
‘ from the bite of a. poisonous insect.
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NEVER 1N BULK
"Rebeccs. Wrolt'e wyfl'e of Thomas
Wrolfe. ‘gent. n Virginia lady borne... MONEY ‘
was buried in the chancel." ' Cut out this slip,
Her husband went on to Virginia. l and mail it to Foley 6; Co.. 2835 net.
suitor six yum curled on with in- i field Ave.. Chicago. in.. writing your
crossing Iuoosss tbs cultivation of to- ' nuns sud address slosriy. 2.- “I
bones. Bodiedisttn. noeivsinreturnatriatmsss-
pound for coughs. colds sad is”:
and back: rheumatism.
zkidney and bladder nutrients: nil
Foley Cathartic Tablets. a who“
snd thoroughly cleansing m
for constipation,
«Mm aches. and sluggish bowels. Mika-
LONDON. March zs.—Lora Cat-nar-
vin. who has been suturing in Egypt
hss sutured a. serious relapse. accord-
ing to a. Central News Dispatch.
Hi. condition is caiisiv‘"
time. states that. on March 21.. 1616.
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capes
Real wrappy wraps—those
fascinating wide sweep and
snugly wrap around fashion of wearing
them—my but they are pretty and becom-
ing. too.
sweeping lines.
Here are coats of velvety loveliness and
warmth of color—brown, navy or black——
‘ coats in those rough camed efiects and more
refined fabrics such as Poiret twill in dark-
er shades and in pearl grey.
with
Some of them are made with points at
both sides of bottom. some in plain circular
Some have cut out points
with the silk lining shimmering through—-
very effective.
luxurious
l_\' arranged assortment carries with
“'licthcr it be a coat, or cape this special-
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i ‘ will appreciate at the price, $39.50.
Second floor, center
in children nrrm-«lln: to n ( ustom of and Mutoaku were one and the same."‘
the lllciinn‘l. nltlmu'rn 5hr was (“.11le .\l:ito:il».:|, the Princess. daughter at
Mntnukn nt "'norc ripe wars." ‘ tho king under whim thirty-three
Fun-tin r Prtlwf is to lw found in tlv-l pow<rfnl chivttuins‘ rnicvi thc vast inr—
lnsmipiiun on tho influx“ of Mutouim‘ ritery irmn tho liclxnnirn to the (‘uro-
lvnintwl in lnn‘l’m ii' Shiiwn tic line‘s» “21:24. \.:»s the om- i‘oicc which rnuhlcd
in‘ lfili‘. when she mmll' llr‘f‘ triumph”! ‘ tl~r~ linizlirh to hold ilwir curlicsi zrlp'
enivy in‘n lIn-zlnnil as: tho with of on tho Vc'v \Vnrlil. It was of her that
John ltnlrc. 'l‘hc i'wi-rintion l":1lF.‘.'Dllh Smith wrote to Quecn l-Zlizubcth.
".\‘.'ltm;l'.i n": ltclwhu mm poll nil-m: "liurim: tho time or two or three.
prim' l'nwhrvtnni Imv- Virginian", mu} Mars, she, port in God. was the in-
"?\l:-to;'ikn n‘lns il- "ri'lll film" liil‘lil“ Strumcnt to pnnmwr this- cnlunv (Vir-
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Telephone 530 ‘ ‘ ‘ South Nor-walk. Conn.
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FEED THE HENS SEMIaSOLlD BUTTERMILK
An ldesi winter ration. Try a keg. All kinds of scratch feeds.
hsrcosl, grit' shells. etc.
dry moshing-E BEST POULTRY tones AN? 39:1»th
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Dinner ware
specials.
Thirty-two piece dinner set—American semi-porce-
lain—service for 6 people. Spemal set $3.95.
Plain white tea cups and saucers—St. Dennis shape
—Englisli porcelain. Special. 6 for $1.
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Plain white English porcelain plates—7 inch size.
Special, 15c.
Fourth floor. rear
Pretty petticoats ‘
specially priced $1.7 ’5.
Satines! Oh, so fine and silky looking—“Lingette,”
light of weight and beautiful in its silky sheen. One
hardly believes they are of cotton, but they are—fine and
splendidly finished. They will give service and satisfac-
tion.
Some are made with flounces having rows of tiny
rufiles—some have clusters of fine tucks—ssome are fin—
ished with small cording in odd design—and some have
designs worked out in hemstitching.
Colors are rose, green, plum and black. Price $1.75.
9 Second floor, rear
Boys Norfolk
two pant suits.
The suit: of double service with-two pairs of pants-—
one pair of golf knickers—one pair of the regulation
knickers. - v
Coat .is nicely tailored with all those little kinks so
dear to the heart of the particular boy—and which do so
much to increase the usefulness and wear of the suit——
They have large patch pockets and some conservative
models—sizes 8 to 18 years $8.95'to $25. _,‘ , '.
i For the boy 0116 to 20 years wao, stimulant-st
“longs” we are showing some spletidid styles wttb two
lpairs of patient $15 to’$30. ‘ ' , _. :7 .- 3 J '
of style and beauty andn'alue which you
Wraps of warmth
for Springtime $39.50.
And how much they are appreciated
when Springtime lingers in the lap of Win-
ter and so many cold days say “have a care”
“don’t take chances with wild cold winds.”
it much
Heisey glassware
pretty sparkling.
Fine quality lead glass-
ware—tho. sort that rings
like a bell.
chase of factory close outs—~
tions.
Footed sherberts, 35c.
High footed jellies, 350..
25c.
Iced tea tumblers, 15c.
Water tumblers, 10c.
A special pur-
some very slight imperfec-
Footed water goblcis, 35c.
Cocktail or wine glasses,
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Aluminum ware
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speual at 85c.
Aluminum ware—good heavy quality—assortment
includes:
Two qt. double boiler, 6 cup coffee percolater, 8 qt. pre-
serving kettle, 11inch round colander. 6 qt. covered kettle,
11 inch fry pans, 2 pc. double roaster, 3 pc. sauce pan set
of 1, 2 and 3 qt. sizes.
Choice 85c.
A splendid assortment of special values.
Fourth floor, rear
Universal
Aluminum - ware. .
In this make there is what is known as a bridal outfit
——just an assor‘ment that any bride would welcome who
is just going to housekeeping—it makes a practical gift.
Outfit consists of fine quality alumimun ware beautifully
finished.
Tea kettle with insert, fry pan, oblong double roaster,~
2 qt. sauce pan, cofiee pcrcolater. 3 qt. sauce pan, 4 qt.
covered kettle, pudding pan, tca pot. Complete outfit
with cook book special $19.95.»
Fourth floor. rear
These days speak
of bicycles.
Days of joy and pleasure and health—i. wheel—
‘lirough the delights of the great ont-of-doors highways
and by ways.
Columbia is the standard high grade bicycle with
standard equipment. Roadster. $45. Superb roadster,
$37.50. Archbar roadster. $36.50. Archbar Superb, $39.
\Vomen’s Columbia, $37.50. Boys' or Girls’ Juvenile,
2.50.
At a small additional cost you may have them on club
payment plan.
Fourth floor. front
- Cotton waists
embroidered $2.
Just new and in tune with the mode of the day.
W'aists of white cotton voiles—fine fabric—soft and
sheer—made wi‘h clusters of tiny tucks down the front—
V neck~slip—on style overblouse.
Collars, cuffs and band at bottom of waists are em—
broidered in decidedly Egyptian design and colorings.
Stylish and pleasing—just enough of this sort of
embroidery to make them effective and novel—two slight»
Fourth floor, center
‘The
pleasing
Bsssmsntfront. , -; h;
' P—ui—o...
price 18 vieing with the smarter modes and rich-
.er materials for your favor.
. Particular pleasing is a lot of new hats—~-
some of Tagal, some of Milan combined in most
Some have silk brims—some have wide silk
buds embroidered. Some with flowers, some
with :fruits and others with ostrich.
7 .Hnts of all colors and shapes and sizes—-
' huts. of splendid value, $6.
ly different models, $2. ,
Second floor. rear
Lovely hats for
Easter wear $6.
Hard to find a more complete and authentic lot of bat styles to
select from than the showing our millincry show rooms are 03er-
ing today.
hat of modest shades and style and
manner with silk.
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