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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-06-23
THE WEAK THIRD FINGER.
The Trouble 1t Gives to Piano
Players.

Every one who has tried to learn how
to play the piano knows what a re-
fractory member the third finger, or
as many people designate it., the ring
finger Is. If you are not piano stu
dent, place your hand ON table and
see for yourself how impossible 1t is to
raise that finger as high as you can
the others.
Now, while many are aware OF this
difficulty, not everybody knows just
what is the cause. Some simply allude
to it as the weak third finger" and
let it so at that. without seeking any
scientific explanation. The trouble is
that in the formation OF man the pos
sibllity Of his wishing at some time
to play the piano was overlooked, and
some unnecessary tendons were placed
in his hands which do not tend to facil
itate his efforts in that direction.
II the muscles Of your hand were laid
nins TO the first finger, and two to the
little finger while but one goes to the
middle and one to the ring finger; but
the one connected with the ring finger
sends of two short tendons, which con-
meet with the tendons of the middle
and little fingers, and 1t is these two
short tendons, which do not seem to be
of any special use, and cause plano
students a vast amount of trouble.
Not only do they hold down the
third finger, but they abridge the span
OF the hand.
A way to overcome the difficulty by
some other means than by long and
| assiduous practice has often been
sought Robert Schunann fastened Il
cord through a pulley attached to
the ceiling. He could elevate his
| finger by this means at win. while
playing his pieces, and would hold II
back for long time. His device was
not only unsuccessful in permanently
loOsenlng the third finger but caused
premature injury TO the hand TO such
an extent that he was forced to give
UP piano playing.
That tie difficulty caused by the
superiluous tendons may be overcome
| by persistent practice there can be no
doubt, List. Rubenstein. Bulow. Tau
sig. and hundreds Of others Attested
this truth In their works. As 10 the
| policy OF having these tendons cut
by the surgeon's knife. and thereby es-
/ Gaping much hard work, we ind that
1t is moot question among musicians.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-06-23
GEN. GORDON ALIVE?
Points Which Would Indicate
That This Was the Case.
THE BODY NEVER FOUND,
And His Death is Based Entirely
on Native Testimony.
HE BODY NEVER FOUND,
HIS LAST FIGHT AT KHARTOUM
rooiS Place TenYenrs Ago-The body
Was Never Found-A Conjec-
ture IN TO His Fate.

LONDON. June 1G,-only those who
can recall the sensation created at
Paris in 1881 by the news of the massa-
ere in the Soudan of the expedition
commanded by Colonel Flatters will
be able to appreciate the effect of the
startling announcement just made that
the gsnGnt officer, so long mourned as
dead, is still in the land of The living,
though held in captivity and bondage
by the Touareg Arabs.
1t will be remembered that when the
relief party reached the scene where
Colonel Flatters and his men had been
drawn into amush by the enemy and
cut to pieces, the ground was found
covered with dead bodies, from among
which, however, that of the colonel
himself, as well as those of his two
chief lieutenants, was missing.
1t was believed at the time .hat tho
remains had been carried on by the
bloodthirsty Touaregs as trophies of
their victory, and no doubt whatsoever
was entertained with regard 10 the
coIonels death, the ten survivors of his
expedition having all declared thar
they had seem him fail before etfectinr
their escape. But now the well-known
oNhtAdi SCVuN VI tlle army, Interpreter
DJebari, declares that not only is
Colonel Flatters living. but that he
has seen him, although not permitted
to speak to MIN.
The evidence with respect To tba
death of the "Chnese'" Gordon at
khartoum In 1885 is identicallv NJ tho
same character a3 that or Inc n iiafs1d
killing OF the French Colonel MA tte,ssN
that is to say, il Is eNclusiveIv Nati,,,
testimony, and, therefore. of an ',,,,.a
liable character, neither Asintjcsu ', ne.
Africans having any regard ~ NJ
truth. II, therefore, Colonel tIa IN, me
Is sun living, there Is no eortb,,. i after.
| why General Gordon shonid ~, 9l
! alive, too. Aot oe
There are many who have mover 10
| lleved In his death. and have ha,n az ne-
| posed to give credence In tb oeen ~, us
rumors. according 10 which he sa s,iti
| in existence somewhere i'm iba 81
terious recesses OF that great unl,nnyy. ny .,
| Central Africa which mas ga ims,i u
| been named the Dark Continant
| knew Gordon we'll, and was one az IA a
/ last TO bid farewell to his IiSa,o tne
friend and old schoolmate OF NV fafhsss
when he left Cairo in January, 1884 on
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-06-23
THEEPNORTH LEAGUE
1t Will Meet at Chattanooga,
Tenn, June 27-30.
IS A METHODIST SOCIETY,
Founded on the Same Plan as the
Christian EndeayOr.
S A METHODIST SOCIETY,
BRANCHES IN EVERY COUNTRY.


The second international conference
Of ,bo r7n,,,,,',t, r..,,,,,,. "a, IL, IN, bcid al
~ -. ~ ~, mn
Ni'l'''tn""F"' ''Hh'' On 'un' -,-''. ne
league was organized In Cleveland o.
May Il, 1890. Prior to that time there
had been u number OF Young Peoples
socioties Of dIrfnrspt names I'm the
-. -. -. -. - i,,i.,'s,,,,,,,,
Nn"lNi' '"Nh Nl"'e VI ''a' inuoP NV
OF the rest. although generally having
the same objects In view.
Delegates from many OF these as
sembIed I'm cieveiand Ia trv Ia hnr-
N,,,-
NOME OF cohsollua'e theh an INTO one
Az might be supposed the representa-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-06-23
That Is Being Considered For
the Cup Defender.
IS DOUBLE GAFF TOPSAIL.
Some of Its Points OF Superiority
Over Rigging in Use.
CAN BE HANDLED FROM THE DECK
And in Very Much Less Time-Is
Useful on All Sorts of Craft.
Points of Superiority.

The average landsman is prone to
look upon yachting simply as an ea-
pensiye pastime. INDUCED in only for
pleasure by a certain number OF the
wealthy, and is apt to critlclse a per-
son for lavishly expanding money upon
u floating craft that is incapable OF
transporting merchandise from one port
10 another. or 10 not intended to be
used in prosecuting scientific researches
upon the high seas or along the coast
Nevertheless. the larger proportion OF
means appropriated for the construc-
doe OF this class of vessels
has served most directly to
benefit all owners of marine
property at the present day. For in
stance. the New England FISHING craft;
nncr specimens or maritime architect
Yrc do not exist, for beauty OF model
and seuworthiness they nre unsur-
passed. in fact. they arc the admira-
tlon OF all scnmen. American and for
clgn. and nearly every one Of the mod
ern neet was patterned after some
otaunch and swift sailing yacht.
with steamers Il is the same. both
IN construction Of the huh and intro
ductiun Of the powerful and Intricate
machinery. The twin screw or
double propeller was frat used on n
yacht. but now large ocean liners"
as wen as mcn-of-wnr. are supplied
with this Ingenious device.
The new United States ram. Katnh-
din which Is 10 have her trial trip soon.
Sc thus fitted. The reason for the
yachts taking the lead in adopting
new plans and devices Is quite APP
HNa..fs IL
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-06-23

The inhabitants Of cornevnlc some
timc ago presented N. Planquette (thc
composer OF the well known opera On.
titled as abovo) with a set 81 ;arre
silver bells, which were placed IN the
belfry IN his VIVA AT Morvllt-sui- Mer.
whore they hourly reproduce the chimes
from the said opera. Unfortunately tho
GIT has nrpved disastrous to the emit
nent musician, FOR the bells aftraatsd
the lightning, which crashed into their
midst, setting fire 90 the vllla, Which
was burned to the ground.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-06-23

man. who spends his money with
lavish hand. Is henefActor. not only
10 the inventor, but to the whole mari
time fraternity, and Indirectly TO the
'~orld at large.
The sall-plan has ever been On inter-
csting study TO tll owners whose vcs-
sells rely upon the wiud 'oF their mOtlyc
power, and many and strange have
been the devicen introduced IN thu nast,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-06-23

CRATER Junior--Why didn't you
speak To that stylish lady who passed
us just now? | bet she would have
given you something
Patachon Seuicr--Iour mistaken.
my mate; / understand women better
than you do. a woman when by her
self never gives anything; but when
there's pair OF them. you may be
sure Of getting something out OF each.
for one cf them VIII always be afraid
pt what the other VIII think OF her
II she does not display d little charity.
Hou see. old chap. our profession Is
Just like any, other trade. you have
to serve your apprenticeship.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-06-23

adapted 10 the end FOR which II was
designed that the Methodist Episcopal
Church South the Methodist Church of
Canada and the Wesleyan Methodlsts
OF England have adopted II. 1t ia.
therefore, now not only iuterdenomlna-
tlcnal. but International as wen. IL
Is stlil spreading and growing very
RAPIDLY having organizations IA Mex
leo, south America. England, Ireland.
Germany. Swedch, Norway and Italy
alsp m Japan, China and India.
The programme OF the Chattanoof.a
meeting ia In the hands Of the general
secretaries OF the NJ. T.. Church. tho
NJ. ~ Church Eopth, and the Canadian
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-06-23

rse FURNITURE ]. a .',as,. W. /
fh' GLASS in Windows ,

:, No ,So oas camrayanserais . lls 7 .
o ,e, his his experience. They .l.. ~ sssis.
ges 81" same piau-a u. lars + vsli !
.n nmrd inc four sides q N "
b,,Ilt rows OF small , rOg'IT n iiIat Y
, Jul and Office being ,n,arI5 fi''
ram ,,,,,n a are built q sus XXI ia,
bui h ars usually in the W.
dliapidatiun. 80, cortains
Each small room e IN be lsi';,.
bod in which q nre ' Tsr l. y Y
49, Nth in winter " ~, ed ~
Wa VA, mt a rough cha ,i,,' IA az ~
ture ou. ,nlle the window, III, III ~
pg The average chinss Ell saide z
menagerie and zooss v
bined. can he sea r. y
miiles. donkeys, oe s sc.anisls y
ali kinds, pigs am ne Wal v v, 4
u es,,rnoosed 10 rest = IA at 2 4
IS supi ne scorpion, an- s,ig'ls I.
rie.yii Variety Of the ,,s c'sl u Is
taking singing mas.,ssshIp. "
sttempts at flle ,Ie Irn Is q ~ ~
al,rr however. Of tne ., ,a 2 d
g .S,,is .in,portant fupel'paE ". Z
has that n,a ronirers =
fe ;rso ,inney dta nagslIV, Z q
s Co I2nns his swea!inis, Iaiss ss
H ne mSpr while IN D,'v"ieSis Y ;
s .,,'o,,, his head. 4 pi pa eas' 4
a G,,n and nd wind. A. FL ,llisis y y
ram ram n Is the only az ani
ve esin, g i i'ssssdils ssI,s II Z
.nsls The unpleasf'''' a
In their inns. ---------' I.
..r,sst men and snf' 4. 81 n
said ..lI,, Lser Isen and tes ,..
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-06-23

Aunt Marie-I think You and Mr..
Mann ought TO get along nicely to-
gether. You know you bosh like the
same people.
Matilda-Yes. and what is better we
hate the same people. Iust think what
nice long talks We shall have together.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-06-23

Iic--po yoa think hlondea have moro
admirers that hrunettesg
she--I don't know. Why not asis some
OF the GIRLS who have had experience
ia both cnpacitiesg
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-06-23

Trust and p.'' il
Crust men ana il ~ ?
s1 ,.'rrisi men ana h,s.nsss ~
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-07-19
transfers Of Real Estate.

The reporter for this depart.
ment was absent awhile last
month and the transfers were
not printed then, We hope to
give them hereafter
Warmer % Henry EIawlser
"A lot Ten Mile.
Hannah nj Swiger to Sarah ]
Flanagan 80 acres Sardis.
g. C|openhoyer to Nancy G
Rogers 39a acres Eagle.
Ellis Norman tor E Cornwell
9! acres. Elk.
James Collins to Thomas G
Hamrick 1 acre Simpson.
John Basel com'r to Albert
Mason 19 Eagle.
John b Tetrick to VIM Hood.
&C.. lo9.31-100 acres coal-Clay.
Ida B Winemiller 10 J NJ Robey
| acre 40 poles-Eagle.
Nathan Golf to ID @ Louchery
Q acres 90 poles-Ten Mile.
Q NJ Jarrett 10 Amanda A
Weekly 62l acres-Sardis,
j w Wiseman to j r Fletcher
/ ,129 100 acres-Coal.
James P Fcgg to Prudence
Fogg2 lots-Elk.
B F Fogg to James p Fogg .
SILK.
IF Randolph to Geo L Linn |
lot--Ten Mile.
G wv Lynch trustee to Andrew
Bond, &c. Grant.
J Z Jones to 40 Jones 8 acres
Clay.
W a Lyon to A L Lyon LOG
acres Eagle.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-07-19

The Mutual Life Insurance
Company, of New York, desires
to call the attention Of tn ose citi.
zens of West Virginia who may
wish to combine safe insurance
with lucrative investment. to its
Semi Centennial policies. These
policies embrace some novel and
very desirable features and have
received the approval and sup
port of the best financial and
legal minds in the United States.
They are issued alone by the
"Old Mutual" and, as this Com
pany is not only the Oldest active
institution OF its kind in the
United States but is also the
strongest and richest Insurance
Company in the world. Any
thing new issued by it deserves
at least, careful examination.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-07-19
A WONDERFUL TASK.
A Marvellous Genius Constructed a
Watch In Eight Hours.

Watch in Eight Hours,
jules Curzon, a Polish mechanic,
who was presented witla gold medal
for his inventions, performed most
extraordinary thing when no sue
ceeded in manufacturing complete
watch in the space OF eight hours,
and from materials on which any
other matchmaker would have looked
contcmptnousiy II appears that
the ear Of Russia, hearing Of the
marvellous inventive genius OF Cur
ION, determined to put him to the
test, and forwarded him box con-
tanning a few copper nails, some
wood clippings, a piece OF broken
glass, an old cracked china cup,
some wire aud few crihbage pegs,
with a request that be should trans
form them into d 'timepiece. Moth
ing daunted, and percciving golden
opportunity for winning favor at
the court, Curzon set about his task
with enthusiasm, aud in the almost
Incredibly short space Of eight hours
had dispatched wonderfully con-i
structed watch TO the car, who was
so surprised and delighted at the
work he sent for the maker and con-
ferred upon him several distinctions,
as well as granting him a pension.
The case Of the watch was made OF
china, while the works were simply
composed OF the odds aud ends &c
COMPLAINING the old cup. Not only
did it keep good time, but only
required winding every three or tou-
days. This remarkable watch Is
believed 10 be still in the possession
Of the Russian royal family House
hold Words. II
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-07-19
NO. 1894
hE WAS ALL RIGHT.
The old Man Had Not knowc the
Whole Truth. l

My daughter, be not deceived 2
AS the aged father laid his hand
caressingly on the head OF the beau.
tttul girl who knclt at his feet there
was suggestion Of deep seriousness
In his voice.
This young man who has asked
YOU to marry him, no said, has
all the outward Establishments that
attract young girl, but it mis-
takenct he Is lacklng in those deep
aud solid traits which alone are the
best materials TINT husbands arc
made OF. You tell mo lie has an
artists unturc, which, beautiful and
attractive in itself, fear
But, father"
Here me out, continued the old
man, Which, ! fear, will never
put money in his purse, You tell
me that he is learned aud has his
tory upon the tips Of his iingers, but
is this the knowledge that will sur.3
round you with the comforts 81 lifeg
You speak of bin as poetical in hts
ideas, with some literary ability.
All, my daughter, will his taste for
literature put bread In your month";
lgrant you the young fellow isat.
tractiye, and that be Is persevering,
as you tell me, speaks in his favor;
but believe me the best love is the
most practical, my dear. IL Is a
love that counts the dollars, and
looks out for the material wcllb
ing. Has this young man shown any
capacity in this direction?"
The beautiful creature at his side
looked up triumphantly into the old
mans face.
''Ycs, indeed, father, she ioyfully
replied; II have not told YOU be-
fore, but he has one Of the beat
collections OF Napoleon relies on
record. f"
Andth the shrewd old iinancier,
his form trembling with deep emo
tion, gathered her "a his arms as he
exclaimed
My daughter, win you forgive
meg could got have picked OUT i
betterman MY sci 'rruth
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-07-19
areaseo .he Wong End.

An old gentleman, before getting
into an express at Euston, tipped
the guard and said II wish you
would make sure Of catching the
Has at Crewe."
The guard goes to the engine
driver, who has been witness of
the tipping business, and says:
Here, Billy; this gentleman wants
to catch the 11:45 at crewe."
They arrive at Crewe just in time
to see the ll:45 leaving the station;
Old Gentleman Gina rage, to the
driverl-Weren't you told to catch
the 11:452
Impassive Driver with solemn
wink)-Yes, sir; but you creased
the wrong end OF the train.
Our old friend will tip the driver
next time he wants to travel un-
usually fast. London Answers.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-07-19
klng,s chapeI.

That tyrannical old Gov, Andres,
who SO sorely yexed the souls of our
Puritan ancestors. left as monu-
ment Of his high handed rule Kings
chapel, which still stands on the
corner Of School and fremont
streets, Boston. Until this reckless
governor from Merry England arr
rived upon the scene, the austere
admirers of Oliver Cromwell had.
vigorously refused a foothold in Bos
ton to any form OF Episcopal wor-
ship, considering a Church Of Eng
land service as ubiquitous thing as
the observance OF Christmas or any
other kind OF popish mummery. Inn
aginc the holy wrath Of the pioas
Pilgrim Fathers when Gov. Andres
calmly announced that henceforth
the Old South church should become
an Episcopal chapel. Such a storm
Of opposition did his edict arouse
that he changed his mind. Instead
Of utilizing the Old South, he coolIy
appropriated a choice lot of land, the
property OF an opposing colonist, and
built Kings chapel.
Rev. De Witt Talmage will de.
liver two sermons at Gypsy
Groye.on August 18th. Excur-
sion rates will be given.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-07-19
a Cir. in GRAY.


A certain auburn haired girl ap
peared at an evening party not long
ago in simple gown which made
her look like a picture. 1t was Of
sheer gray organdie made over
mouse-gray satin, the outer skirt
being very full and edged with fiut.
tering rufties. The blouse was com.
posed of gray satin ribbon, three
inches wide, alternating with creamy
white lace, with a beautifully fin.
ished edge which Tapped over the
selyedge Of the ribbon. About the
neck was worn a dog collarof silver.
The sleeves were immensely cigot,
the tightly fitting lover arm but
toned with silver ornaments to
match the collar. Gray silk stock
ings and gray suede slippers, with a
bit Of silver embroidery and gray
suede gloves completed the picture,
which any red haired girl may dupli-
cate for very little. IN. Y. Adver-
tiser.
Subscribe Tor the TELEeRASf.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-07-19
cLARKsBURG,sw. VA. JULY 10 1895.
How to Come to The Fair

Come from the hillsides and come from
the plain.
Come in your yehiolrs. or come on the
Come upon foot, horse or bicycle
Bring families and sweethearts along
by your side.
Come all as you can, and come right
The atte9dancehelp swell to a. mighty
big throng.
For there's not critic will dare
10 speak ill of the harrisburg fair.
Come to the fair from miles and miles
There's room for you all when you get
on the ground,
Where SO much will transpire, miss it,
no never.
For they who are absent will rue it for
ever! :}Btf
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-07-19

"Ahnevah was glad t see cops in er
pokah-room till las night. Jackson
held foh aces, johnson fu'h queens.
Ketclniin haid fo'h jacks. haid fo'h
kings Randolph held fo'h tens an
Pullii held royal fush, an NV co'se we
al held razzers. De braclS undertaken
dat stacked de lsairds tried to hold de
door but de cops broke in an rescued
rs. Judge.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-07-19
The Presl3yterians.

The Presbyterian church in the
United States" claims a membership
of l79, III, and holds church property
valued at $3.50, 162. The number
OF societies in this denomination is
1881, which hold services in 2,2ss
churches, seating $50, S4s people, and
occupies also 143l halls, with a scat.
ing capacity Of Is, S95.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-07-19
's' lro'ting, Running Races at
Tie harrisburg Fair.

~ speed department will be
nu..an nun and enjoyable as
"a paft Of the Fair. The races
H. W. under the supervision OF
FL u. competent judges who
| e sa9 discipline, exact
: I lair contests. and award
! pl n.i' only 10 those who hon.
WI 86.td.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-07-19
FREE EXCURSION.
To Cotton States and international Ex-
position, Atlanta. Ga.

To all purchasers of real estate
through our agency-regardless
of the price you may pay for the
property-we will give a free
Tound.trip to the Atlanta Exposi.
ton from Clarksburg, W. Va.
We have fine farms. city and
suburban properties, in w. Va,
Ca. Tenn. and N, c. Also choice
pine apple, cocoa,nut and orange
groves in Florida.
Remember that you can buy
cheaper throughus than from any
other source. When you come
to town, call and see US, or write
for particulars. The SOUTHERN
REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE, room
4 Merchants National Bank build
ing, Clarksburg, w. Va. s6-st..