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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
A Doubtful Decision.

From the Boston Globe.
A New York police court Justice has de-
cided that there Is no such crime as loiter-
ing. The recent lettering Of the United
States Senate. though, was very nearly a
crime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05

Mr.. Jones-Jones Of Nevada-not only had
the courage Of his convictions, but was
brave enough to write q letter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
White Goods Dept.

Calls attention to another invoice of
Yard ........ "' ..... 'e' .'o. -''a r7Hc.
for house gowns. Tard... . 'ee..e.e. sc,
ca Moor. ...-...................1ith 81. bldgI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
An Artist.

There's no use In talking" said the
young man who writes" Monkeyshine is a
great humorist."
What makes you think sor'
He can take a single one of another
mans ideas and make half a dozen poems
Of it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
'$3.7S
$3.50
$500
$500 ones for
Women's Fall Underwear,
At Special Prices,

100 dozen women's Swiss Ribbed Pants
quality s:s y'''; ,:a weight n.s.. ass roc.
100 dozen women's Swiss Ribbed Pants
and Vests, heavier weight. Vests have
psef nsUs ss quality :n 7Sc
lst noor. ........--.............lo 1909 st. bldsl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
SHOOTING STARS,

The King Of Corea takes rank as the NJ
Lease Of Eastern Asia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
CHu.DREN'S APRONS.

And with school time coming they ought
to be specially interesting to you.
INDIA LINEN APRONS, with deep rufhe
from waist, over shoulder and another around
sleeves: square neck trimmed with embroi-
derry. Were 75c. NOW 49c.
INDIA LINEN APRONS, V shape, with
double rufie Of embroidery over shoulders;
straps Of embroidery across yoke and en-
broidery on neck and sleeves. Were soc.
NOW 59c.
LoNG-wAIsTED APRONS Of India Linen,
with deep rufle around yoke and sleeves;
tucked waist and rufYie trimmed with head.
ing. Were Soc. NOW CSC.
COLORED EMBROIDERED INDIA LINEN
APRONS, with deep ruHie Of Cardinal and
Navy Blue embroidery around yoke and
sleeves; wide sash. Were CSC. NOW 75c,
DIVINITY APRONS. with Blue and Red
dots; deep rufie Of colored embroidery
around neck and sleeves; wide sash and deep
hem. Were Csc. NOW 15c.
NAINSOOK APRONS, with dotted Swiss
yoke; embroidery on neck and sleeves: wide
sash and deep hem. Were Sl25. NOW
SOC.
INDIA LINEN APRONS, with deep rufne
from waist over shoulders and around
sleeves; neck ruffie and sleeves trimmed
with embroidery and heading; wide sash
euu ueep neIn. were $l.sO. NOW SSc.
NAINSOOK APRONS, with v-neck and
square yoke, trimmed with Blue; embroi-
dered ruffie around sleeves; cluster Of tucks
and deep hem on skirt. Were $2.19. NOW
$1.25.
Here you can catch an idea Of what this
seasons APRON styles are like-and the
prices:
INDIA LINEN APRONS. with double ruf-
de around neck and sleeves and wide skirt
with deep hem-only 55c.
CROSS BARRED NAINSOOK APRONS.
with deep rufie around neck and sleeves,
wide skirt with deep hem-only TIC.
PLAIN NAINSooK APRONS, with double
rufie Of embroidery around neck and sleeves
only 81.
PLAIN NAINsooK APRONS. with double
rufie OF Cardinal and Navy Blue embroi-
derry; wide skirt and deep hcm-only 81 Is.
Judge Of values-not Of prices. Judge by
facts-not by talks. We just want to throw
cut that caution. II II induces you to look
around We are sure some Of you viii be
gamers by the search. And we won't be
losers. either.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
SHOOTING STARS.
A Mcrited Epithet.
Goodbye, mosquito, soon Wen find
Your days are DER.
You were-claim not to be maligned-
A frightful bore.

'De trouble VIII disshere civilization"
said Uncle Eben. Am dat by de time er
man gifts financially fixed ter injy de bes'
OBJ eberyt'ing he hez done worried hisse'f
inter dispepshy."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
BY a Knight of the Green Cloth

This tax upon our playing cards
Is scarce theme for pity;
For they who brave the tiger bold
Meier tremble at the kitty"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
Boys Fall Clothing.

Some good values In Suits for early fari wear.
Lot SeS-Strictly Atwood suits me-
:os at sSs pr price, s best ". :...S37S
checked pattern 1.u. %g' .sc ss'i res
Lots 2SS7 and 2Ss4-Blue Cheviot Suits,
guaranteed all wool and fnst color. Sizes
IL to IA
$500 one. for. .......................S 3.7S
$500 one. for.................... $500
few Corduroy Suits I'm sizes L. g.
Is and II. Excellent for rough wear
Usually $500. Each. ~4sSO
tSd moor. .......................10th St bldg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
Hamdkerchiefs,
Pure Linen-Hand En-.
broidered, at one.haIf and
two-thirds regular prices.


Linen Handkerchief ID the only proper Kind
for service. for comfort. for looks. We sell pure
linen and haven't room for union" II frequently
happens that We can sell linen for lees than some
ask for union 1t as often happens that we buy
linen In such q way that sell Il for q
third q half less than real worth. Some exam
pies Of this kind Of buying 90 on sale tomorrow
morning.
We received yesterday three lots Of women's
Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, very daintily embroi-
dered by hand, at lower prices than we ever be-
lieved they would get. The variety Is as extraor-
binary as the prices. There is choice among
them, Of course.
Lot 1-women's Pure Linen Handkerchiefs In
three Observation-Disclosures scaloped edge; hem
stitched and embroidered; blocked hemstitch. En-
broidered in white, black and colors.
Regular Prices, so to zsc.
Special Price, 35c. Each;
3 For SI.oo.
Lot 2-women's Pure Linen Handkerchiefs in
stitched and embroidered Embroidered in white.
black and colors
Regular Price, soc.
Special Price, 7Sc. Each.
Lot 3-women's Pure Linen Handkerchiefs IN
brodered and hemstitched. Embroidered I'm white
and colors.
Regular Price, 75c.
Special Price, I8c. Each;
E For SI.oo.
DIST noOr. ...............-.--...... anDenJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
GOWNS.

MUSLIN GOWNS, with tucked front and
deep collar, edged with col0red embroidery.
Were $1.15. NOW 79c.
MUSLIN GOWNS, with yoke of Insertion
and tucks, trimmed around neck and sleeves
with embroidery. Were 81. %. NOW use.
MUSLIN GOWNS, with surplus front and
high neck, trimmed with embroidery. Were
$3.50. NOW $1.75.
IMPORTED LACETRIMMED GOWNS
need doing up" Were S.. NOW 1926.
CAMBRIA GOWNS, with surplus neck
and yoke Of embroidery and lace. Were
$3.9S. NOW S2.75.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05

Pronounced an Excrescence.
From the Atlanta Constitution.
The sugar schedule stands by itself. i
doesn't affect the real reform measures In
the tariff law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
California Flour.

This is our special brand,
and it makes better bread and
more Of it, than any -four In the
world-all other claims to tho
contrary Notwithstanding To-
morrow We take a little of its
price to induce you to try 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
Regular Price, soc.
Special Price, 75c. Each.

Lot 3-Women's Pure Linen Handkerchiefs IN
two styles-hand -embroidered scalloped edge;
broidered and hemstitched. Embroidered I'm white
nd colors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05
Housekeeping Helps.

Look through the kitchen necessities and see n
anything is missing. good time to supply thu
deficiency now. These prices out Of the or
binary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-05

Even the men are being
trained to buy their fur
nfshings at a store not en-
tirely devoted to ITEMS
Goods.
GIThat more Neglige Shirts have been sold at
the Palais Royal than any other three establish
Tents is, We think, not an exaggeration
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eoeo,yoH TOWNS.
The Extraordinary Powers Formerly EOS
sesscd By Them in England.

Tbe Extraordinary Powers Formerly fos-
sessod by Them in England.
Borough towns II England had Tor,
merly extraordinary powers. Each hao
its system of home rule. ana was -: ~.
Emporium in i1hperio. 1t controleo ~,
trades. manufactures and professions
occunations. the numbers to be en-
nloved. and fixed the price OF wages
and commodities. 1t determined wha1
were o9renses against the order inorals
and well-being of the borough ana 1 ,'
codes assigned TIE p.nishnenes. )"
bylaws were tyranny, and IT'S mayor
was Frequently little desp'f' az ren'
as,any eaAi of the eass.
y tAe courA of Hastings book weSe
rveos&ed the sresentments OF the jury
md ws kHev from saese wnos "eD'
khe effau.e. es,d modes OF punishment
VIE ,raoistrates ateessions didas mroA
Tor eounty matters and fixed the prices
cf all labor. No one could trade from
one county to another without thelr
license, lust as no stranger could follo"
an occupation or reside in boro1gh
without the mayors permit. The
tumbrel. stocks, pillory, branks ana
the slSi1nmington were the usual IN
stralnents Of punishment for slight OF
lenses, but the cucking stool was Inc
favorite for scolds and cheating bakers
Whipping was constantly resorted TO-
and was thought especially good for
women and boys. inJone Wiling
might be employed to perform IT, ard
sometimes woman undertook IL l0r
the sake of tho fec. which varied from
four pence to sinking. TO witness 1t
formed u part OF public amusement as
in tho case Of hanging, 2Ed nen visited
The tails on whipping days to see tho
women whipped. toTosNaihng--bay-
ing out Of market ~ sell again aoovo
market price-was vei'y gravo otfenso,
and was severely punisAe'L
A MIR. Eusby, an eminent corn FAC
nor was indicted In the o|urt OF kings
bench on July 4, 1900, FOR hav'nS puT-
chased by sample ciSh: months before,
in MarAlano corn market 90 quarters
Of oots at Al shillings pr quarter, and
sold so of them again in Che same nap
kct, on tho same day, At ~ shillings.
The jury instantly found him guilty,
and Lord Kenyon, the Judge, said to
them: You have conferred by your
verdict, almost the greatest benefit Cd
your country that was ever conferred
by any jury" a quiet stroll on Sun
day, during the summer evening, was
visited by hcrvy Ene 0. she stocks. "A
boy for riding on & gate on Sunday
afternoon, WEE ordered to be whipped.
-LYnst,ninstcr Rnyicx ,
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Lewis, Of ooninsa. W: Vs.,

.as-.c,, Lewis, Of Cnaiags. w: Va,
eos Asen appo:ated 0 cade s., az Gorge "s
pn4nt military academy, win "eU ,asS
Hurner. Of Dayton, W. Va'' as 'i'e-
"1 ~. Holland radiator works. at Bro.
80 ind has decided. owing 70 1hs
A-;a ;ss,c being settled, to run On
doutse tiu.e and with IN increased
force. .,,,-n,y,.
,a--r.y Of Louisville, has bccn caEnfnle
I'd :, al ssylaon, havisg become ~
- -. - 60, orcryvorl ard eStes:<ive use
:; s,p.cr,. Tie hnegfncs ne rs o0s
Dssominrizca 49,
800 shss Ia. tce., snanged at xaes@
80 IA. f1x SOTO tinsr in locaS tasss.
60 - o,raax aeo Thursday niAsa asas
h,,asza b., sAa -yuAc1's odissA 100 SA'zSs
s,sss vs1s.y<. - saS ssSa
Sawrsaa Dysa sn,' Ed css.ss, osass
>evssxrf,, yvsro ar-v~ntc1 ~ *ins'",s'
A.4 4 ,,7.ch OF tho:r * a-''aH"'s no
sssis,] mold, f,r ooinlns -,n,sr:osr dos
sors sod CHARTERS and other SA"'p'o,'ass
Cor zs.ssing spurious colt
Avn 81, Van Aulsen. che 4a<,so1' rat]
~ay promoter under in!'c%a'snt s %.
srs,us 10 n2rne OF President ls : ",, Is
ct tsls big Four on q oord tex $500 's..
zoos s-ougAt TO Quincy, H.. and Sur
seatasrod BY his bondsUsen
Ea,,a- Sr,fylOvcsa b3
xho &c orogoa Railway apd Nsyigaron
%. .ere boon notified by Receives Mc'
HssIn OF q cut IN wages September \;
80 nea will appeal to TIC United
a4ascn court fos restraining o1'ieS'
terrific nstural gas explosion oo-
onrred At Alexandria, Ind "Wednesday
morning, which wrecked three o" as..
noes rooms and blew four persons ous
81 an spper story, all Of whom cScesE
one escaped without serious INJURY.
The The explosion was due to defective
p!,1rbinT.
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-~...ssa xzSe5sss EseSsyes

wAsurNeros, Aug. si.-1ntefgal = 5 Sc
.nne receipts for the fiscal yea aaG:
s emu reaehed s54, 100000 against Is
Co., 1t 900 for the corresponding pes
last year. The treasury stYfsine.s { r.;
August Viii make tae most most f. sss ID
s sfsnts will Iy probably be moro thsasl y
ono ooo In ercess of expenditures. TT
result of she heavy Ti.na1' $50
GOODS from United eta!ss ~
houses .is.shdwn il taesel neasssrss e
es;pts :roal cuaton, dut}es1recS..SSs III
dc treasury, they ens2gel a19vssssaa
~ "a 600, double ITO receipts ~ v ~
Dag.
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fHHE LEXINGTON
BUSINESS ssCOALEEGE.
CONNECTED Hiib ;hc State 4 & " Collego.)
Tao xorlcSlc&
SCHOOL or TIKI SOUTH.

END0RSEDhy the highest Count.y
and State officials, by the leading
business and professional men of the
country, and by hundreds Of pupils
who are successful in business.
y REVELATION is made to the
pupil in Bookkeeping. Banking,
Shorthand, Typewriting. Telegraphv,
Penmanship, Commercial Law, .Arith-
metic, Grammar, Spelling and Bust
ness Correspondence as taught by
orr 3'e;r anil interesting plan of ACT
UAL BUSINESS PRACTICE used
only in OUR COLLEGE, before
which the old theoretical, copyright
ed, textbook, copying system must
go
POSITIONS for its pupils ara
made a specially in this school, which
promises to the Commercial World
the highest type Of efficient business
men and women.
NUARA NEED to he as repre-
scented or n oney refunded.
BEW ARE Of schools which do not
do this.
sendsfor beautiful, illustrated Cat
alngue, free.
For full particulars call ut the
College, or address
G. c. CALHOUN, Principal
LOG, los. 10, ll2, Ilf,aad l.6E Main 81
LEXINGTON. Ky.
R3 Cost to complete any prescrib,
cd course VERY reasonable.
diplomas granted by this school
sighed b the Governor Of the Com.
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Cersuaisory El sh. Hour Low.
SYDNEY, n. s., Sept 4--The colonial
'lfAgis lgtuse has agreed fb ogake c5mpnls
Sorry the observance Of eight hours dc
q days work for miners
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.eC@r OFFICE.
EAST Fifth Street.
Zig stone Gap, ~ "a .


ti,,rni delivery opcu week days only, from = ia
IL i..I =. Money Order Department ep"li if"n =
E. n. Z, u =. ~,
%afor North I'D East, via l.. < u, Closes pm
Fast - IL. an
West - so pm
= - S"utIi. viz. ;. (. o.. u 90 FL
EXpf,2.s i'oi;oi Cor Bristol. Tea. - S.l5,.m
70 Insure prompt dispatch of mail mater !; should
be eDosit" in post 0ce LITTER box before die ;ifnc
io closing, rs stated aboTc.
SUGGESTIONS TO TIE PUBLIC
From L. s. Oaici, Guide
1.iddrs>- NJ" nnil matter -:;ifiy and fatty. Givc
name u post Office 0t' StAe il: fu street md houS'
number. il t!!e Office ~ small one, a.t. TIE
" the county.
Put your name asi ,1'!y.,s pon upper let
hand corner Of Ill n,nt:e: mailed !,y yv.,
3.-on foreign letters always place H.. nsrls ct
county in faIl.
4.--Do not use ,hin envelopes. Stamped e.,eei.rs.
ATE the best
5.-Nc,,,tcr 3,l valuable letters.
C.-Send motley by Money Order
7.-Affx STAMPS securely Oh the upper rjsh;-haud
corner.
s-Do not tender torpostase stamps money
tated as 20 he ulcurrelt, more thai: twenty i've
cents IL copper or nickel coIE.,
9.-Do net ask the postmaster cr clerk l., nasx
stamps FOR yc!.
lo-Do mol ask credit fot postage stamp. u luor,y
orders.
n-lln pot fender checks or drafts in .vnpn, .or
money oidrrs, or any money except tina, Which is e.
gal FENDER, aEd N.,ional bank NOES
l2-l'p9n corHer"f envelopes sgrpe'l by ho,r,<
direct what disposal shall ii. .naG. OF ct,.r II en-
delivered.
AZ Post ofic" Department deems il Guit, !in;0.t.
ant tbat all The patrons o. post Gfl.ec- si;vd supply
Themselves with Monthly Postal Guidr itNou!,! h-
10 tielr interest AID business advantage, cell
Lastly IL Inc i;'fetcst ot the postal service since
woh bring aboGt more accurate snow ieIg,.n: t,. 90
giiffiefirr 81 that service, wcuii r.duc. the ,nl:,
OF mail Inntter improperly addrcSse,l poorly r,a,.
OF h'suiciei'iy stamped and would largely ,.irini,
lc nunlbcr Of letters and packages going 10 HI. mead
4oe''er Once. rerY respectfully,
J. +. AaguguT. Asst p 81
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Naval Observatory Changes.


WASHINGTON, Sept a2.-rhe con-
certed efforts Of the scientists Of this
country to have the magnificent astro-
nomical instruments of the naval OBJ
servatory devoted exclusively to scien-
tifc research, under the direction OF
the professional astronomers OF the
navy, has at last met with success, and
the great 28-inch and Pinch equator
ials, as we'll as other famous astronom-
1cal instruments belonging to the gov
ernment, will hereafter be devoted to
Increasing the worlds knowledge OF
the heavens. Prof. William Earllncss
war made astronomical director In
charge,
The question Of She establishment o.
q dirs8 steamship se.vire. bntrstsfr
eanaaR and Cape Colony ii beiHp care.
fully Considered By the Cshadian l,oy.,
erurasnt. ''ss.s
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Negrnes to colonlze Ia Mexico.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Sept. es.--IVm.
Fl. Ellis, prominent colored man OF
this city, who obtained a concession
from the Mexican government for the
colonization OF rich lands in the north
ern part OF Mexico with Negro families
from tho United States, is ROW in Mex
AGO, arranging the details for the car
lying out Of the terms of his contract
with the Mexican government. Strong
opposition among the people OF Next
CO hos developed to the colonization
scheme, and an effort will be made to
prevent Ellis from putting his protest
snto effect a syndicate of eastern
capitalists are back OF the enterprise.
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.Ai:E:YAL AND DEPAHrURE OF
TRAINS.
South Atlantic Il Oh;o

'Vhen .SGtutEr g OHIO.
a,Si boon,--Eo. le.y-. r:s stoae ia, laily
SO ~ NJ, arrives 1T Bristol II: 5is. N. No l.,',.
u 20 m, arrives at Bristol 2:5a n. NJ
west h'rnd !rav"s laistol 7 90 i, m. ar.
tiTcN al lie St"nc Gap 10 80 A. m Nn :, I,.,r,.
tr!,ini 20 p. IN arrives Zig Stone GAP I; IN ~ -,
connections. Nos aa,,si 4 connect vifh the / (
\ ~ Double rGnnell. Wv 80 :"
ari time. ''''' S."""
t.. A. PR,cuARp, Agent.
louisville u Nashville.
Central tn,e.(
~ o. 'a,s:hg.r daily.-Ieeres louisville ! 10 n
M, arfiye, Zig Stsne Gap 3 -; Il. m,
/, ~; "a w. 'SeenSrr day.-l.eavcs Big Stn,e ,.ap
1;io p M, arrives al louisville t; 80 = w
JP. Aooes, Agent
"'s Stone Gapand poweIps valley
n Standard time,}
x. a. Nyers, Pres't.
J. I agEart. v. Pres't.
~ .. Eason. superintendent.
onsk&it OFFICES Eo SroSe G4r.v,.
a transfer bne tor frelsa, ana MESSENGER h.,n..s
e 81 tHe aoRth Atlantic " ,,io am, Tm,IS,iI
,,"s,N'e i';iirpa,'s ant. tbs Furnaces ~ H.. ,,n
s'ch'nn Steel 4 Iron Co - we A"PFa'
follows: nv. 'cittrai hotels =,
Tor I. ~ \ y tain, going CAST, -. s.ona m
~ 'sa'rslS, ssNssouil, s: 90 =. M m
TOT l'lflsr iainfmaipa tcn.,iinr ,,aieS, ." , -"
passenger ai'ic, applyto = t'''s"' ANU
W. G. Harrington, Sec
ss.s UNI W. Kia sy0&s Gar Va.
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An xnrines.r's Suicides.

The United Kingdom. procuccs
every year about $50, 0o1,010 81 inaIiH-
features.
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GOAL FLEET DISASTER.
Eerscs Sent. at Da"S Island Dam Cox
tanning 10000 Bushels ef Coal.

Eerrcs Sank at Ds:ls Island Dam Con-
tanning 10000 Bushels eg Coal.
PrrraEUHGH, Pa. Sept. :3.-The Ohio
Is rising rapidly here. 1t ii noon FRI
day had stage OF i: feet, having riser
&ro1n 10 feet inches in four hours and
total riSe since tho freshet began OF
nearly 10 feet At Davis Island dam
there is 10 feet 10 inches It continues
to ram as Oil City, although the Allo-
gheny thcre Is falling, with feet
8 tYaehsS in The channel. At Wheel
ing sha reports 81 noon were th@S
there has boon "a rise OF feet, with liz
nee1 reported there. Tho big coal hcet
searted on it's long southwark journey
at daybreak, and 1000. 600 bushels have
started A large number Of other tow
boatc Gre making up their tows now
and wtll get away during tho day.
The harhor shows great activity.
The packets will all resume their
Trades Friday, and on Saturday.
The coal aoet has met with nothing
but costly accidents and thousands OF
bushels OF coal have been lost at Davis
ISLAND dam. The Jas. A. Blackmore OF
%Ae Mckinley Coal Co. lest tive harges,
The p. b. Wood sunk two and the ChaA
Brown and Percey Kelsey Of ". Il.
Brown Sons each lost barge. The
total loss go far rs reported will ag-
gresats about $4,000, the amount OF
coat lost being about $50, 600 bushels.
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Tho EanipHrt tlesvo.

The dominant sleeve IS developing.
possibilities of expansion which ara
really alarming when sGycn yards Of
material can be used Il. Que pair I've
iulnenso balloons sra NOT enough II
seems. There must ba ,.:ii., ayer fills
and puffs over puifs 50 make the de
Pormity more coinDioto. Even tho
plain, unassumin2 mutton-ley sleeve
has taken to drapcry. Ribbon Ga .
lace arc employed TO make fame
sleeves, which are useful 70 frcshen i2
an old gown for house wear. rhs larga
puff at the top con % OF lSice, and over
this are straps Of black satin ribbon.
caught in abave the elbow VITA
twist Of ribbon. Tho pu1fs at
the elbow may DO Of satin or
velvet. A pretty sleeve for summer
silks is full to the cuff, and over this 5
a wide fall OF lace The full epaulet OF
silk is bound on the edge with velvot>
and underneath this is a wiro 10 max,
the plaits stand out. Another sGyic
which gives the long effect to ia.
shoulder has one pnif, a colblc frill 3
the elbow, AMI & plain cap arranco-
mont at the top.-Chicago Mail.
The United Kingdom. procuccs
every year about $50, 0W,0oo ~ inanH-
features.
All EnGinecrs Suicide.
ATLANTA, Gu, Sept. 2l.-r!c death
by suicide Of benjamin j. Smith, an
engineer on the Southern railway,
which took place Wednesday night,
was given d curious turn Thursday
morning in the coroncr's inquest 1t
seems that on Wednesday morning En-
eineer Smith asked his landlady, Mrs.
Ida Davis, to accompany him to the
circus. As she had another engage
ment she could not do so. He then
told her that he would sleep in q bet
ter world than this before morning.
he was found unconscious IN his room
Wednesday night with two empty
laudanum phials by his side.
Cut-Thruat Bcad to d, .;:zto-Inlna.cd.
IiERMosIIIo, Sonora, sept 2l.-Gov-
eminent officers have discovered the
OIS LAi..t l1Oll W q liSW bCil't VI ltUtStl-
Gus robbers and cut-throats under the
leadership of the famous bandit assas-
sin, Theodore Eogalcs. The band is
evidently preparing to operate in the
District of .Sapuaeripa. : force of
Rurales have been ordered to capture
or kill the outlaws.
Edward Williams late cashier OF the
Day Rubasr Cog ol ST Louis, +, Charged
WITH d siortage 81 over $1,000, and Il
sTill probably be much larger.
Smyrna times., 1894-09-26
Season Peculiarities.

This has been a year of weather &C.
centricites. Among these has been its
intense heat, blighting the young to-
mato in the blossoms in many patches.
thus curtailiug those usually ripening
at this season of the year. After escap-
ing the drought and having a heavy
rainfall 1t is usually cooler, but this
season it has been even hotter follow
ing a long smoky condition and rain
thau before, The intense heat thus
manifested has scalded and deteriorated
the tomato and potato crops and like
wise affected cantaloupes and similar
fruits. We have passed the middle of
the first Fall month with the summer
conditions still in existence, but we
must soon look for the time when the
mercury does not climb up into the
nineties, when rain will be more general
and not dumped down on a neighh0r-
hood, and when rain clouds move over
space as if to benefit the Just as well as
the unjust, with an energised wind to
clear the atmosphere.