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Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-01
6oejey Items.
MISS JEAN LOUGHBOR0UGH,

We noticed in our columns not long
since the arrangement Of Mr.. Fay Hemp
stead's garden. To-day we intend describ-
ing the interior OF the very pleasant home
of DIR. Z. V. Deuel.. We do this because
the Doctor AMI Mrs. DEUEL. have not only
given very delightful entertainments tn
our society people, but because they have
lately added a very handsome ball room
which opening from the present parlor and
from the parlor by folding doors 10 the
dining room, forms now one Of the most
extensive and beautiful suite Of reception
rooms in the city. Entering the vestibule
one advances through portiere hung
doorway into the saloon parlor, here one
proceeds throug a long and elegant room
handsomely adorned and furnished. Mid
way in this apartment, double sliding doors
portiere hung give one vista to the right
where a long dining room is seen saloon
length running parallel with the parlor
To the left similar portiere hung arch.
way reveals the large sitting room also the
length Of the parlor. These three form
group OF noble apartments. Still advanc
ing along the parlor one comes to an arch
way draped as the other archways of thi
room are draped, but opening into tn,
very extensive and lofty room known as tn,
ball room. This apartment, one of tn,
largest in the city, contains a grand piano
and is one Of the rooms where an orchestr,
is not the principal feature, as its size anc
shape place the musicians of party quite
in the background. Here our young peo.
pie, those already in society, and thos,
called futures" have had many pleasant
dances and entertainments, and certainly
have enjoyed Dr. Deuell's addition to hi
residence as much as young people car
possibly do The host and hostess of tbi,
mansion seem always to merge themselves
in the pleasure of their guests, and theiI
young daughter little maiden yet with
the futures" of society wins to herseI
many pleasant thoughts by her gentlenes.
and graceful tact. So in our series O
pleasant homes, this one is surely one o
our pleasantest.
The Fort Smith letter of our societ,
editress will not appear until next week.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-01

Mrs E. V. Deuel. left W Wednesday of
this week for Beersheba Springs, taking
with her Miss Ruthie, Valleneourt and baby
Marguerite. We trust the cool, vigorous
air of the Tennessee mountains will recover
and strengthen petite Marguerite, that she
may return home robust and strong.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-01

Mr.. Richard Farquhar, of the Gazette
staff, has returned froma journey eastward.
We are glad to see Mr.. Farquhar looking
SO we'll in health. This young gentleman
is one of the finely cultivated gentlemen of
the city, and is an honor to the press of the
State.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-01

We are glad to announce the return from
the southwest of Mr.. Will P. Field, the
very popular society man. And as an item
of keeping up with the times, Capt. Sam
Hilzhiem, Of Pine Bluff, passed through
our city, going to New York as an attend
ant at the mournful cortege Of the Grant
funeral.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-01

Mrs. ]. H. Barton is making a summer
sojourn amid the mountains of Virginia
Mrs, Henry Cooper is visiting Chicago, and
Mrs Dean Adams and little "John D" are
making few weeks visit to Searcy. Mrs
George Martin and Mrs. Henry Caldwell
are at Beersheba Springs. Mrs Fred
Hanger and boys are spending the summer
in Iowa.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-01

here let US say, quality that !,
wisdom {. while the Thermometer |, !. put q
nineties. 'Vr Is 1tbe
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-01

The Fort Smith letter of our society
editreSs will not appear until next week
DR.. and Mrs. Geo. R. Weeks, of Lincoln,
have gone for a summer jaunt to Canada,
Mrs Sam WasseII goes this week to Wan
kesha for summer sojourn.
Miss Fannie Ashley and Miss Eva Whit
horn leave this week for Armstrong
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-01-15
MAIN
GOV. ROBES COUNCIL.
Committees Appointed at Hts Session Yes.
terday.

AUGUSTA, Jan. 14.-The Executive Council
were in session this forenoon and the following
committees were appointed:
Warrants-Messrs. Hatch, Fernald and Biz
by.
Accounts-Messrs. Locke, Hatch and Good
all.
State Prison -Messrs. Fernald, Sands aud
Bixby.
Election Returns-M -Messrs Bixby, Hatch aud
Locke.
Taxation-Messrs. Hatch, Goodall and Fer
nald.
Public Buildings -Messrs Sands, Smith and
Goodall.
Benefciaries and Pensons-M Smith,
Goodsli aad Locke.
Reform School-Messrs Goodall, Locke and
Hatch.
Insane Hospital Msssrs Smith, Sands and
Fernald.
Public Instruction Messrs. Locke, Smith
and Hatch.
Military Affairs-Messrs. Fernald, Smith
and Bixby.
Library-Messrs. Goodall, Locke and SaHds.
Pay Roll-Messrs. Sands, BixbY and Smith.
Indian Affairs-Messrs Bixby, Sands and
Hatch.
Visiting Committee. State Prison-Mr. Fer
nald.
Visiting Committee, Insane Hospital
Messrs. Smith and Bixby and Mrs. Mita A.
Whidden.
Visiting Committee, Reform School-Messrs.
Hatch, Locke and Goodall and Mrs. Geo. s.
Hunt.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-01-15
GEN ERAL NEWS.

Mrs Emily smythe. Sife Of E1-Gov. Frederick
Smyth died in Manchester, n. H., yesterday. She
was undoubtedly the foremost woman IN that state
and was beloved and honored by AL.
The president of the board Of aldermen OF Roch-
ssgter u. Y, is on trial on charge OF accepting
bribes.
Four large tobacco factories resumed work 81
l1ynchburg Va. yesterday. Ihey employ 1ooO
men and have been shut down for several months
A New York despatch says Capt. Phelan's condi-
tiou yesterday reported steadily improving dls
wife and daughter are with him.
Miss Edgar, step daughter Of jerome Bonaparte
has entered the convent of Visitation at Baltimore,
having determined to deyste her life to religion.
She is 10 years old.
The Appalacbian Mountain club Of Boston. yes
tarday elected the following officers for tho ensuing
wear: President, Thomas Wentworth; vice presi-
dent. j. Raynor Edmunds; recording secretary.
Roswell b. Lawrence; corresponding secretary,
Charles e. Fay; treasurer, Gardner W. Jones.
The extremely cold weather Of Tuesday in Mon
Sreal aas moderated and snow WAS falling heavily
vepterday. The ice palace is rapidly going no and
viii be finished early next week. The Condora mas
also heeu commenced and building operations Will
he pushed SO 1t will be finished at the same time as
the lee palace. Everything points to CARNIVAL ex-
ceiling the previous years 10 every repect.
mRobert Merchant, an old man, died at Greece n.
Y Yesterday On his death bed be confessed that
twenty years ago, white keeper Of tavern. he mur-
dered a pedd ler, robbed him and buried the body
under the hotel. Ths matter III be inyesugstee'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-01-15
THE TELEPHONE.
An Important Decision Rendered by the
Commissioner of Patents.

An Important Decision Rendered by the
Commissioner of Patents.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-The commissioner
of patents has rendered an important decision
III the matter of the petition filed in behalf of
the inventor Edison to determine definitely the
status of interference heretofore declared be-
tween himself and Blake and Drawbaugh, the
subject matter of interference being combi-
nation in the telephone ofa metallic diaphragm
and elastic pad or muffler. In this case the
secretary OF the interiof overruled the decis-
icn Of Commissioner Marble and restored Edi
son to the position in the lnterfer-
eRce from which he had been deposed
by that decision. Dragbaugh,s
counsel raised g question as to the
the csse of the commissioner of patents against
the United States ex Rel Hoe & Co., where
1t was held that the Secretary had no legal au-
thority to revise the decisions of the Commiss-
iouer OF Patents Drawbaugh's counsel de-
sired that the decision of the secretary of the
interior in which the decision OF Comm ssion-
or Marble was revtr ried and the interf erence
between Drawbaugh and Blake continued
should be treated as nnl)ity and that !hs de-
cision of the commissioner snoUld be allowed to
stand as the judgment of tbs Office, aud that
the interference between Dfawbaugh and Edi-
BOZ should stand dissolved. In his decision
rendered today Commissioner Butterworth says
II shall in no instance disturb tho Judgment OF
the secretary in cases like the present. In this
case the decision OF the secretary will be trest-
ed as rendered by the commi missoner, and all
proceedings in the matter of interference will
conform to the terms of said decision
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-01-15
London Fogs.
What an American Newspaper Man
Thinks of Them as an InstiGutIsu.
Harold Frederic in utica Obssrvar,

Harold Frederic in Utica observer.1
All, these fogs! My first experience In
them was one night few weeks ago, when
was riding home in hanson cab from
the Savage Club, of which, by the way, 1 am
the newest, perhaps ought to say freshest
member. 1t was misty, damp sort of a
night, so drew up my coatcollar and curled
myself to doze through the drive. 1 was
aroused by the stopping of the cab, too soon.
thought, for my journeys end. 1 tried to
see where we were-I could see absolutely
nothing. 1t was not the sensation of utter
darkness, but of dark gray blankets hung ali
around. Tue driver got down off his perch
behind, and walked around on the
ment, pushing his feet forward as one do
in dark ball feeling for a step. At last n
found the curbstone, took its bearing care
fully, remounted, edged the cab along until
the wheels struck it, and then drove forward
as fast rs he could, humping against the
curb every now and then. From time to
time we passed confused blotches of light
such as distant fire of rainy night makes
in the air just above it-and affordipg N.
about as much illumination. We were real
ly on the kensingion Gardens continuation
of Oxford street, one of the finest and busi-
Co0 VI tue U6oh residence Dor
tion of London, and the dim distant indica-
tions OF light we saw were street lamps.
about six feet away from the curb, and only
twenty yards or so apart. Luckily we got
ahead OF the fog soon, and it was like emerp-
ing from midnight into MONDAY. The next
morning it was thick all over Noting hin.
where live. My dear little girl, who nre.
serves American habits of early rising. from,
which the rest of the family, grieye 10 CON.
fess, have sadly deViated, came down frat
and discovered the hall and dininp.room
filled with what she conceived to be smoke
With fine presence of mind (which wonId
have infallibly burned the house down had
there really been iire) she opened ali tha
doors and windows, rang the servants bell
and then came upstairs to tell me the house
was on hre, On my way down met a SER
want who complained that young missy had
9naccountably flung all the windows and
doors open. When l asked where the fire
was she said: "Its no Ere, If you please sir:
it's only the fawgr' And such a afog-thick'
brown, chokingl The furniture all as wet
as If newly washed, the windows stained,
the draft in the fireplace stopped almost, and
breakfast eaten off damp dishes, by candle
light at $50 O'Clock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-01-15
ALABAMA'S CYCLONE.
Many People Hurt, "a Few Fatally-Gre'
Destrucffos ef Property

1A~Ay kcvpfc HhuKss - n CIV EHtHAhy-UrCab
Destructies sf Property.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Jan. 14-A special
from Collinsville, Ala, gives fuller details of
the terrible cyclone in Alabama on Sunday
night The residence of Noble Gilreath about
four miles west of Collinsville, together with
all his farm houses, was completely demolish-
cd. His youngest child was instantly killed by
flying timbers, its body being terribly mangled.
young man living with the family was prob
ably fatally wounded. Great damage to other
property in the neghborhood is reported.
Three miles farther OF two other residences
were completely blown away. One Of them
contained IL occupants, all Of whom were more
or less injured, but none fatally. Owing TO the
high water it is i'm possible to obtain accurate
information as to the extent of the cyclone, but
enough has been ascertained to make 1t certain
that, while it was iesrfully disastrous, it was
by no means such terrible scourge as the cy-
clone which passed through Cherokee aud
Calhoun counties last spring. During all Of
yesterday and the greater part Of last night
tremendous heavy rain fell, flooding the low
lands and making it almost impossible to trav-
el or gain further information. The cloud
which accompanied the wind was seen from
this place. and it looked terrible indeed. There
was continuous roaring sound like distant
thunder for about 80 minutes before the storm
passed. One family, becoming frightened by
the approach Of the storm, fed to the house of
neighbor, short distance away, and the
house to which theyfed was blown away, while
their own remained standing. The track OF
the cyclone was about 200 yards wide.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-01-15
TEN DOLLAR LIMIT.


The New York sam Advseaies Great
Popular Subscription for Gen. Grant.
New YORK, Jan. 14.-The Sun to-day pro-
poses that a great popular subscriptions be
started for Gen. Grant, the smount given by
each donor TO be limited to $40 In its article
the Sun says: "It is not for the Sun to con-
duct such subscription, or to name the
treasurer into whose hands the money should
be paid. But We shall take the greatest
pleasure in cooperating with any of our con-
temporaties OF the press, or with any body Of
citizens, in promoting it to the utmost extent
OF our power. The people should speak in
these circumstances. They want to help Gen.
Grant; not that they owe him any debt, or
that they can owe any man debt who, in
such an emergency. has had the great, good
fortune to do his duty to the country with sue
cess. No such man does more than his duty,
and the fact is compensation enough. But we
do not wish to see the declining days of this
eminent, patriotic soldier clouded with mis-
fortune, and we ask our follow citizens to take
hold and lift the burden off.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-01-15
81. yehn's Alleged PerGdx.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Jan. 15.-Joseph D. Weeks
late secretary of the Republican national COM
mittee in an interview tonight said:
81 have read carsfuly the int rview with
Mr.. j. S. Clarkson in the Chicago Tribune Of
Jan. 13, regarding the overtures made by St.
John TO sell out to tho Republicans in the last
campaign as it was we'll known l was Prohi-
bitionist though not St. Johnite. Both Clark
son and Kerens kept me informed as to the
overtures made and showed me the correspon.
dence SO far as I am scqusinted with the facts
and had knowledge Of almost every instance
referred to in Mr.. Clarkson's interview. He
states them correctly. l have seen the original
of the letters of James f. Legate to Clark
son and herens and have copies OF them TAX
en- from the originals by myself, and these let
ter as given ty Clarkson and Kerens are cor
rect. 1 believed at the time and still believe
that Legate was the representative OF st. John
and acted with his full knowledge and consent.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-01-15
EXPLODING DYNAMITE.
Terrible Scene at the Somerset
Pa, Chemical Works.
Ruin and Death Caused by Red Hot
Poker.

SOMERSET, Pa, Jan. 14.-The Somerset
Chemical Works, two miles east of this place,
where nitroelycerine and other explosives are
manufactured, was the scene of q terrible ex-
plosion this afternoon. Five men were at work
in the packing house when some dynamite
was ignited by rcd hot poker with which one
of the men were boring hole in door. In q
second the entire building was in flames, and
the men with their clothing all on fire started
to run, and were but a. short distance from the
building when 500 pounds OF dynamite, all
ready for shipment, lying outside the building,
exploded with a terrific noise. Two of the
men were found about sixty rods away burned
to crisp. The other men were not seriougly
injured. The shock was so great that people
III this town ran into the street thinking their
houses were falling down.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-01-15

that the returns Of deaths made to the sup
erintendent of burials shall be made the. legal
returns of deaths for the city OF Portland.
The propretors of Saco boom want their
charter amended by striking out "for each
mart five cents, for mill log one cent, and in
sertng instead "for each thousand feet of logs
two cents.
A petition was presented asking for the re-
peal of the lobster law relating to close time.
A bill was presented to amend sec. 16, chap.
1872 OF 4. s., relating to appeals from magis-
trates.
Mr.. Hale presented the petition Of New
England Telephone and Telegraph Co., asking
for authority to construct and maintain its lines
in the State.
Several petitions were presented asking for
the opening of road from Shirley Mills in
Piscataquis county TO the Forks in Somerset
county.
A petition was presented asking for the re-
peal OF chap. $50 of the laws of 1888 as regards
the taking of smets in Bagaduce river in Han
cock county.
The managers and members of the advisory
board of the temporary home for women and
Ah 0OcAAAs aeH 1OE apDIOPtloVioh VI
$1,000 for the ensuing year.
Mr.. Hale presented the petition OF w. w.
Thomas and 800 others in favor of reiorma-
tory school for women.
The stockholders of the Eastern Maine Rail-
way company ask for 100000 reduction OF
their capital stock.
The trustees of Mattsnocook Academy ask
for an appropriation Of $500 for FIVE years.
The Bodwell Water Power Co.. ask for an
amendment of their charter go that it may
have the first use of the improvements to be by
it created at Oidtown Falls.
The West Waterville Savings bank wants
its name changed to Cascade Savings bank.
Among reports sent to the House today, was
one from the Governor and Council, relating
to the valuation of certain towns, relative to
the proposed amerdme nis prohibiting the sale
of liquor; relative to Eronosals fer the location
of new hospital.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-01-15
MEXICO.

The West Coast NJ ade Available TO Amer
lean Manufacturers.
CITY OF MEXICO, Jan. 14.-Trade with the
west coast of Mexico has been available to
American manufacturers from Feb. l. by 3
contract signed today by the attorney OF the
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad and the
minister Of the interior From the port Of
Goayamas, the gulf terminus OF ths Sonora
railroad the company will be allowed to ruu
steamer under the American flag to all Calf Of
California ports. carrying the Mexican and
American mails. Trade has, heretofore, be en-
restricted to vessels sailing at irregular inter-
vsls and flying the Mexican flag. The compa-
ny's vessels will run through to San Francisco
only every three months, but will make regu-
lar connections each trip with the Pacific mail
steamers at Acapulco, for San Francisco.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-01-15
SPORTING.
Or. Carvsr's Great Sheet,

New HAVEN, Jan. IA After nine hours rest
last night DIR. Carver, at 10 O'Clock this morn
ing, resumed his task of shooting 10000 blocks
of wood in six days. His eyes were somewhat
better, but at noon he was complaining greatly
of his right arm and hand, while the left arm
also troubled him. At IL O'Clock the score
stood 26,215 shots fred, with %, $50 hits to his
credit.
Dr. Csrver's clock score was-shots, 27 ,125;
hits, "a 697; misses, 30S6.
DR.. Carver stopped shooting tonight at ~
o'clock with 81 ,152 hits. His days work was
10,50o shots with 1928 hits. He begins again
tomorrow morning. He is still above the av-
ersge required TO complete his task.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-01-15
NATH'Ii S. SHURTLEyP. n
SAh'L H. SwEETsER, Secretary ~ =
Hacearanuu
A CLOUDED LIFE.
The Earl Of Aylesferd Dies in Big Springs
Texas.

BIG SPRINGS, Tex, Jan. 14.-The Earl OF
Aylesford died here last evening, OF inham-
nation OF the bowels. His remains will be
embalmed and shipped to England. He was
large property owner In Texas. He was born
in 1S49, and succeeded his father as the seventh
Earl of Aylesford, in January, 1871; he had
tive young daughters. The Prince OF Wale,
Atood sponsor for theSyounger. The seat of ths
Earl was at Maidstone, in the county of Kent.
His life was clouded by his domestic relations.
His wife was the third daughter of Lieut.. Col.
Williams of Berks, and eloped with Lord
Bandford, now Dake OF Marlborou Oh and she
Queens protector, who intervened TO prevent
his obtaining divorces fsonn her, He alter
wards dropped out Of London society and led a
rowing existence.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-01-15
U. =. sena.srship..

VIRGINIA CITY, Jan. 14.-In the Senate to-
day Jones for United States Senator received
13 votes and Heating 5, two Republicans were
absent. In the Assembly Jones received 80
votes and Keating8
HARTFORD, Jan. 14.-At the caucus of the
Democratic members of the legislature to-day
after several speeches in support OF VIM. II.
Barnum, VIM. W. Eaton and Thos. M. Wal
Ter as candidate for U. s. Senator in place of
Senator Platt, w. FL. Barnum was nomin-
ated By the following vote: Barnum 80; Wal
Ter 10; Eaton 9. Mr.. Rarnum was then nomin-
ated unanimously by acclamstion. The Repub-
lican caucus for nomination OF candidate for
United States Senator met this afternoon and
nominated Hon. o. II. Platt. The election oc-
ours On Tuesday of next week at II. The Re-
publican majority in the legislature ON joint
ballot is 80, making Mr.. Plstt's reelection
certain,
VIRGINIA, Nav, Jan. 14.-The election of
Mr.. Jones'as United States Senator has been
confirmed on joint ballot.
MADISON, Wis, Jan. 14.-The Wisconsin
Legislature convened at noon today. The
United States senatorial contest has quieted
down and now all concede the election OF Col.
Spooner of Hudson.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-01-15
INDUSTRIAL MATTERS.

Condition of the Strike Against the
'sDouble Header'' System.
Fort WAYNE, Ind, Jan. 14.-The strike of
the brakemen of the Pittsburg FoIt Wayne &
Chicsso Railroad against the double headed"
System of running freight trains, remains ung
changed. Only one freight train, local bound
east, left the city today, which alluded the
strikers by running through the oity at high
rate of speed. The yards are blocked with
freight trains. No mail, express or passenger
trains have yet been molested.