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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-01
EACH BALLOT DIFFERS.

But the drawback is ,hat all the bal
lots must be different. And this means
that they must 80 through the press
several times. Printers of ballots have
a numbering machine that changes the
number each time. But when the other
changes are mado the press must be
stopped. Every ballot goes through the
press three times. The work is 50 COM
piicated that the opposite side, are print
co separately and the numbering ma
chine requires a printing oi its own.
10 is stated that the law allows ten
tickets for splits" II you think John
Hoops stOrekeeper. the proper man for
the Presidency you can take blank
ballot and place his name in il. This
is called crank vote" And there
are in every election district FOUR or
five Of these counted when the ballots
are taken up. If you have thought Of
John Hoops long enough before tho cleo
ton YOU can secure nv seeing the urop-
er authorities. an order upon the printer
90 have Tho name of Hoops placed upon
an election ballot Tho printers declare
that their orders aIc 10 print az many
candidates as froy DE requested by any
club or organizatlOn or party. otherwise
20 leave the end ballots Of the string
vacant. But that IS "a point that has
never been tested closely; ana no one
knows whether II IS ten or hundred
that the law would actually allow 70
be printed.
A price o. about 1915 per thousand T.
allowed for the printing ~ Presidential
election ballots This would pay richly
n the printer could take his time upon
them and put IN slack hours from Janu-
airy until November getting them out.
But as II is rush work. done In over
hours, the proit Is much less. The
length OF ballot Is commonly II inches
long. so when you hold one Of these
Presidential ballots In your hand you
have quite a sizeable piece Of paper. as
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-01

vote to cut his wages on his Profits IN
haif
Vote for Palmer or Mckinley as YOU
choose. Either Is safe, but beware OF
Bryan
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27

style.
, L. loose waists are worn under coats the
prettest and newest o, velveteen and cor
duroy should be chosen. These are made
On the pattern OF the short waists. and can
be bought In n variety OF colore. dark red
and dark green being the handsomes. The
narrow turned down collar. showing above
the ribbon stock. is the proper finish for the
neck OF the waist: the cuffs arc OF the
came material us the waist but made Ike
the linen ones and are fastened vita The
link sleeve buttons while small. round gold
studs faaten the front and at the sar1s time
answer as sort OF trimming on the dark
velvet
What to wear on the head requires more
| consideration again. Bonnets and big hate
with feathers are. o! course. out OF the
question. Stif hats such as Alpines and
Derby, are not always becoming SO that
the choice OF styles narrows down to tn.
different shapes In the toquee and .urSsns.
This season the m.iline,s have evidently
ANTICIPATED the demand. for never were
there 60 many ard such fascinating model,
TO choose from, Cloth and velvet. trimmed
with fur. or all fur. are TO be he'd. thcoe in
! deep red, dark green or black trimmed with
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27

MAX or sable. being the handsomcet. not
forgetting. however. the dark brown.
Turbans made OF Persian lamb have n
stift aigrette, a pompon at tho left side
made with felt and velvet crown. The fur
is put on to give n full. rich look. and
some Of the latest are pheasants' breasto.
with a bunch OF fur or fuT tails. Ermire
o. any OF tho light colored tu-s are not
fashionable en- skating toqucs or turbans.
and beaver or otter ia the lightest that is
used.
B.g fur mufis are carried. bus must be
hung on ribbon or jeweled chains. for there
ars many times when the hands are re-
CURED ont of tho mutt.
Skating boots are expensive. but must be
had. They are made Of thin calfskin and
goat, ami are laced and come above the
ankle. have broad eoles and heels and are
omphatically on the common sense last
There are eome boots made OF sealskir
combined with calfskin. but they are
:rlie outre ana not generally fashionable
but all the smart boots are supposed,
irsdo to order. very plain. but expensive
bo Il understood
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27

looks warm aHl Is heavy without weighing
lot need I've followed. Braid Ia sometimes
used Oh the skirts ir preference 10 fur but
there Should not bc any elaborate or fancy
braidng.
Chatting IL 80 vloler. ar exercise that It
Is impossible to indulge in the sport to any
extern. without danger OF becoming over
heated: consequently it Ia not well to dress
too warmly. but to have some outside coat
or wrap tina. can be easily slipped on or
Of: The entire costume should DO Of
heavy cloth. and then the extra garment
can be OF lighter OK heavier weight, as de-
sired. Fur capes and collars are capital
ard the Etcn Jackets are splendid. either
In f.r or cloth. One reason for tho cor
tirued popularity Of these Eton Jackets 10
thai they can be carried on the arm when
It IS too warm 10 wear them. and they are
much warmer than any cape or collar.
Some wonen prefer TO wear n velvet or
silk waist and cloth jacket with fur boa.
and then open the front OF the latter while
skating. but this Is not a Wise proceeding,
as any good skr'o- can testify. The smart
est and best droseed skaters are those who
wear the cloth costumes. with 1aunty, tight
fitting street jacket braided in military
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27
SKATING GIRL,
~ GOWNS, TOQUEs. TUR.
noors AND KNICKER-
COOKERS.
her ARE DESIRABLE
skirt Lessons the Danger.
E....,s should BE Thick una
~ mt Light Weighted.

yopY Dec. 25.-skating being tho
~ hoar. 1, behcoveth every self
~ woman 10 put In order all her
~, ard devise costume go be-
"a at" that 1t will throw into the
\. gowns o. all her friends. No;
M dating In fas1ion. but roller
!. val-the latter. however. being
mot OF the Lonten season. Cos
~ 10 be described have to do with
k,tiue exclusively.
~ satisfactory for skating ic an
Z fud for many things Rave 10 re
~ There mce' be fa-ing skirt,
~. should be ruflled pettlcoat All
,isbt about the hips must be avoided.
| I. heavy materials seem mos. nppro-
|.nncp with n riding habit, much &c.
nor TIE nt of the waist. and ;herc
N no attempt at any frivolous trim
Al MUS. be plain aid severe IN
IAN elrcr,sr In shape Ia the best. ali
|pa,aei bell ski't N excellent. The
sr,tt is also 10 10 recommended, with
ikirE sid, and front breadths and the
n drown well tc the back and tlgh--
E,ssd into rs er,all space as posi-
eak ea.in krlclterhockers ara part
I'm arpoi1;ei costume and pc ticoats
! NED bit short enough no: to catch
7 tlses. The skirt also must be short
g % avoid ar. sue, danger. There
IN some rtlfrer.ng aro-3d the foot
y dit! ami c !inlrg either OF taffcta
I rfcsline. uplcss the heavy double
~: suiiing Is used.
kls,ys IL appropriate and IS put on
kA enc Sani Just a. the hem or in
\ hsh At equal intervals. the tcp
~ MD ray between hem and bslt.
IEah The bands o, fur are headed
lin.f,r farcy braid. passementerie
D1M vith Jet. but an rule the fur
all sufficient.
M. fI5cllnes, chevlots and the rough
hus Ia fashion. while the plain broad
/ dso. IS greatly l!Hed. Altogether
~ rs-v rl''c"i5lS 70 choose from,
s. u. 40 - e'''H- something that
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27

WOMEN AND THEIR WAYS.

why is II that American women cannot
harm the frst principle OF resting? The
girl who Is fortunate enough to secure
conpls OF months trip abroad discards all
'1a of rest. She scorns It. and It 10 not un-
Usual o. surprising for her 20 return at
to'S eeason worn out. and quite frank
enough to exclnim over the fresh, buoyant
, appearance OF the friend who haB summoned
, at noisy seashore place and been TO dog
ans OF afternoon teas since she came back
TO town. American sirls may easily be de-
tected abroad by their energy and their
isck OF reposs II not by their good looks and
tasteful! dressing. ''Iney seem to be always
afraid Of missing something" said an OBJ
servant French woman. In discussing them.
When they como hero they want to look
undor the grovestonce the exterior o, things
isn't enough for theic--they want. interiors
and they adore underground passages; they
| don't even abhor the steps that lead to them
From the time thoy leave their native shores
they never sit back. When they are driving
they sit forward on the edge OF their seats
they seem to think that In this way they are
propelling the horses and that they Will
reach their destination quicker"
| The prescription for regeneration from,
gayety and sightseeing and athletics is
rest-the rest cure In mild torn. You
will be told to mako an attempt to let 70.
| as II were. OF all your muscles "Play "
as the children say. 'ias II you were drunk"
| Withdraw your will even from tho tins M
your fingers and let your arms drop how and
where they please II you arc fond OF swIm-
ming you VIII have found that floating is
the most perfect mode OF rest except for tho
matter Of keeping air in the lungs The bod y
| is everywhere supported by the water. ana
one doesn't bear down on 1t. Try to be pas
, sive when you lie down. II you con swing A
hammock in your room you will find IL an
excellent inducement to sleep, it's slightly
swaying motion may inspire drowsiness
when everything else fails Even II exhaus.
ton comes from the mind. az 1t does In
ninety-nine cases out OF a hundred rcmem.
Der that the body is closely related, and thu,
care In one direction means good results In
tho other.
1t Ia fact that very few women know
how 10 take rest. particularly American wo
men. Watch them In doc,ors' Offices ana n,
any station at train time. Out Of twent,
there will be perhaps ono who, with hare
days shopping before her. will sit Quictl,
with relaxed muscles. making most Of ib,
moment that invites rest. The other nine
teen women will stroll 10 the newsstand
read a line here and a limo there. wendc
to the door and look out glance at thci
watches ask useless questions Of this o
that man. all the time consistently and do
terminedly disturbing tho reposeful oppor
ltunity that mas actually been thrust upol
item.
Tucking Is prominent feature Of tn
fancy waists and veNts. Tho tucks ar
the higher priced tho article.
u y =
Cbatelaine bags OF black seal leather
which are so convenient to hold one
handkerchief and purse when shopping o
swhssl. can b had for 20 cents
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27

tho darkness deepens about MS and creeps
INTO our heart, ana our strength changes
to weakness. But II we turn away from
tho gloom. and take up the tasks and duties
to which God calls us. the light will come
again ard wc shall grow stronger.
when all our hopes arc gone,
It's well our hands must still keep toiling
on
For others sake:
For strength to bear is found In duty done.
And he Id blcst. indeed. who learns TO
make
The Joy OF others cure his own hcartache."
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27

FROM AMY's LIPS.

From Amy's lips tho light words break
Like ripples on n silver lake.
"A II no gravcr thought they knew
Than thlr-that Kkiea arc always blue
And birds arc singing Cor her aake.
And yet her words. though careless. make
Our sides and not our hoarHtrings ache:
A word that wounded never new
From Amy'a lips.
Though have seen the boldeot quake
When they have CHANGED her scoru To waxa,
And no wonder what shed do
II /! should ask for emo or two
Of--oone thing have longcd to take
From Amy's lips.
IA. ii. Q. In Life
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27

Tho Arcer OF Afghanistan has become a VIC
tim OF the cycling creze. but us he is averss
TO using tho energy necernary To propel q BIZ
cycle London firm has built him a machine
on which no can ride In comfort, while two at
tendants work. tho nodnlR.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27

IL may not DO generally known that the
story OF Enoch Arden. as II stands In tho
poem. Is in every detail true one. II was
related 10 Lord Tennyson By tho late Mr.. Wool
ner .ho wel-known sculptor whose widow
has the manuscript of tho story.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27

The talest trees ara to be found in the
State forest Of Victoria AuEtrnila.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27

Cbateiaine bags OF black seal leather,
which are SO convenient to hold ones
handkerchief and purse when shopping or
awhssl. can b had for 20 cents.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27

Tucking is a prominent feature Of tho
fancy waists and yeats. Tho tucks are
all sewed by hand. and the Amer the work
the higher priced tho article.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27

THINNING ALONG ON THE cE.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-06-05
PICNIC : CARLISLE.
To the Editor of The Times.

To the Editor of The Times.
SANTUC, May 2S.-On last Saturday
the -. one of the grandcSt picnic that
ever WAS given in the county was held
at Mr.. Dave Thomas old residence, IA
few miles from Carlisle, situated on the
old Ninety Six road, in Il beautiful grove
Il regular oid Southern home ,,m like
many s;;lnis without OCCUPANTS. The
roads that lead To and 10y this old home
are beautiful. On the morlling of the
picnic the clouds had veied the sum and
before the morning winds had driven
them away we We're all in the grove.
After the candidates had shaken hands
and the ladies had passed kisses, the
attention OF the crowd was tr,.V,u W the
hOU>t by nplrndd iillslc. furnished 10y
PROT. John McG0Wan. Grady Stokes on
NiolInS. accompanied by the gentle Miss
Mamie McGowan on her organ. AS
each couple gaily tripcd the light fantastic
toe, In" little ''didS' were lullcd to sleep
in adjourning room by the sweet cnchant-
ing music At the hour of one o'clock
dinner WAS announced, and such table.
all the nice things thai lu.ing hanls
cuui h!0uc Was spread before us. There
were many kinds of refreshments, ice
cream and lemonade in the greatest
abundance. Some of those from a
distance We're as follows: Col. j. l..
Butler and Miss Sadie Bacon from Lock-
hart. Miss Robertson fro,l Union, Miss
Ealmic and Einira thnur from New
berry, MioS kearney from n. c., ard
Others.
Much credit is due to Mr.. w. NJ.
Butler, Mr. Jim McGowan and the pupils
of Mrs. Bulcr'S school. for such Il deli ght-
fUl occasion. .'FED.'
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-06-05

y COW Has been Known io recognize
iic picture oi calf. and the tiger is
said 10 dc drawn To Il trap by the picture
of Il companion. The timid horse. how
ever. takes no notice of a picture. and
tic cat will not spring ut painted bird.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-06-05

CONTINUED O., rAGE
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-06-05

In July, 1896, Union will have
more Spindles than any other i'll
COlporated place in the State.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-06-12

WASHINGTON, June ii.-An enormous
amount Of business was transacted by
the house yesterday in order to prepare
for the final adjournment. The absence
Of Mr. KEN permitted members 20 pass
bills in the closing hours. in which they
were vitality interested. There was q
great olamor for recognition. Fifty.
three bills and joint resolutions were
passed, the most important Of which
probably was the bill appropriating
$500, 900 for the transmississippi cxposi-
ton nj Omaha.
Chairman Cannon Of the appropria-
tons committee made n gallant fight to
induce the house TO stand out against
the senate Publishing items in the sun.
dry civil bill, but the members outyoted
him-l0O 20 s..
After the conference report on the
District Of Columbia bill. containing It's
compromise ON sectarian charities. had
been presented Mr.. Cannon precipitated
heated discussion Of the political stu
alton in which Mr.. Dockcry, Dem,
Mo- Mr. Saycrs Dem, Tex and Mr.
Dingley rep, Me- participated. The
work Of the session was deliberately re-
viewed, criticised and defended.
The conference report ON the District
Of Columbia bill was adopted The sen.
ate resolution for final adjournment at
p. m today was passed.
The house held brief night session
to enable the speaker 10 sign the enrolled
bills
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-06-12

WASHINGTON. June 1.-THE senate
yesterday disposed Of the last Of the APP
preparation bills and fixed Z O'Clock p
m. today as the time Tor final adjourn.
ment. After being in session through.
ont the day a night session was deter.
mined upon in order 20 adjust the many
minor differences between the two
houses.
Anumber Of bills were passed during
the day, including the important bill
giving trial by jury and other safe.
guards in prosecutions for contempt Of
court The measure has been vigorous.
ly urged by labor interests, particularly
railroad employees. IL Is result Of the
agitation resulting from the imprison.
mcnt Of Eugene V. Dohs for contempt
Of am injunction issued at the time Of
the Chicago strike.
Senators Hill, Butler and PETER sup.
ported the bill and Mr.. Plat opposed Il
as revolutonizing the judicial system
The hill recently vetoed increasing
the pension Of Frances +. Hoover was
then passed over the presidents veto by
vote Of SO too.
A final conference report on the Dis.
trict Of Columbia appropriation was
then agreed 90.
A short night session was held.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-06-12
THE NEWS m BRIEF.

In tho McLand murder trial at Sey.
mour Tex, the verdict Of the jury was
for life Imprisonment
The second annual meeting Of tho
Texas State Labor union win be held NJ
Waco ON July B.
The cotton and corn crops Of Arkansas
now promise good yields.
Jim Henry Pau was given a 5.year
sentence for killing West Gradington
near LaGrange, Tex.
Burglars chokcd and robbed Miss
Mary Talbot near Calvert, Tex. The
thieves got a..
Henry Schultz, a hackdrverat Brown
wood TEX. suicided by taking NOR
phine.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-06-12
THE MARKETS.

W. NJ. Foster & Co., doing a broker.
age business in grain. provisions ard
cotton NJ Bryan. give quotations Of
Liverpool and New York cotton mar.
ket aud Chicago provision aud grain
market. Orders executed promptly.
CmCAGo-JUNE II.
Hog receipts yesterday Il 900, esti-
mated today 1900.
To.days receipts were 5000 over the
estimate, still the market sells higher.
July ribs. open $40 high, 1857 l-9; low,
$40; close 3.S7 -
September ribs, open, SIS; high.
f02 low So close I.02.
July Pork, open, 6l2; high, 7.22 !,
low. 7.l2; close 7.22 -.
July wheat, open. .56h high, 81 u
low IS lis; close So 3-S.
September wheat, open, .57'a high,
5sia; low, SO s; close .5S 3-S.
NEw YORK COTroS.-JUNE Ia.
August and September Open, 7.2l
high 7.2l; low, ais; close, 7.lS
October and Noyember-OpCn 6.62;
high, G.62; low, $50; close 90.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-06-12
HARVARD sTUOENTs N A nor.
They Attack Policeman, Tut Get tho
Worst OF the Fight

Worst OF the Fight
BosIoN, June ii.-Thrcc thousand
Harvard men, encouraged 10y the pie.
nomcnal event Of Harvard victory,
fought 100 policemen IN the streets Of
historic old Cambridge last night II
was the biggest riot that the university
has ever seen.
The moment IL was known that Har.
ward had won there was a roar that
shook every window for mile around.
In half an hour there was on foot the
biggest celebration ever known at Har.
ward. Tho whole city was a blaze Of
red fire while all kinds Of fireworks
spurted in every direction and the even
ing was made hideous with the blasts Of
thousand giant horns, A mammoth
procession was formed and marched 20
Harvard square. The police, anticipat-
ing trouble, were out in extra force
The majority Of the Harvard men were
armed with reyolvors and they kept up
running volloy, firing into the air
While cheering for the individual
members Of the team was going on.
Clay Stone Briggs, Harvard student
from Galveston. Tex, was arrested. He
had discharged his revolver in the very
face Of policemen As the policemen
were hurrying him of the mob took in
the situation and there was u mad rush
Of 5000 onragcd students TO the rescue.
A line Of Harvard men jumped on the
backs Of the policemen who still chung
20 their prisoner
Arthur T. Pilling, a student from
Washington, was the first 10 tackle an
officer. lie was promptly knocked
down Goldthwaite Dor, from Yer
mont, jumped ON another policeman.
He was also knocked down. Many Of
the students received wounds.
Finally the policemen were victorious
and the three students named were
dragged into the s,ationhouse and the
big iron doors were slammed IN the
faces Of the angry mob.
The chief and prominent citizens ad-
monishcd the students aud urged them
TO dispcrso, Tho students paid little at
tention to the officers and refused "a
dispcrso until the three men arrested
had been released ON bail They then
departed cheering as they left the sta.
tionhousc. the three "herocs" mounted
high on the shoulders Of the mob.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-06-12
NORTHUMBERLAND o. coNoREss.
Both Houses Agreed Upon 4 O'Clock
Thia Afternoon.

Both Houses Agreed Upon 4 O'Clock
This Afternoon.
WASHINGTON, June ll.-Congress has
settled It's differences and by joint
resolution fixed 4 O'Clock this afternoon
for the end Of the session. The agree
ment came late yesterday just as the
prospects for adjournment were begin
ming 10 look dark, with both houses
threatening TO hold out all summer be-
fore either would yield a point 20 the
other with bare quorum responding
20 rollcalls the victory was won.
The house leaders still insisted upon
the prerogative Of their body to orig
mate appropriations. Both factions to
the contest over government aid TO
church institutions claimed 30 have pre-.
vailed in the compromise Of the District
Of Columbia bill which continued for
one more year the appropriations Ia
church charitable institutions, coupling
the extension with a declaration that
the governments policy is to expend no
more money In this field.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-06-12
THE CLOSING DAY.
Little business Left over 60 he Trans.
acted by Eithcr House.

Little business Left over 90 lie Trans
acted by Eithcr House.
WASHINGTON, June 1.-The senate
began the closing day Of the session
with confusion. The last obstacle in
the way Of adjournment was removed
when soon after tho session opened tho
enrolling clerks brought in tho last
great supply Of bills-thoso for the Dis
trict Of Columbia-and they were
signed by the vice president and thcre-
after dispatched to the White House for
the signature Of the president. This
done, business was suspended until Mr.
sherman secured the passage Of the
house bill pensioning the widow Of Gen.
II. Gibson OF Ohio $50 per month. Then
the galleries were cleared for a brief ex.
ecutive session, after which the open
session was resumed.
Scores Of members Of the house left
the city last night after the appro-
priation bills were disposed Of and there
were not more than 90 members ON the
floor Of the house when Il met at II
O'Clock today for the final session Of the
first session ~ the Fifty fourth con.
grcss.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-06-12

Speaking Of libraries reminds me u .
story ! heard Of a certain rich man who
did build himself a new mansion, and
wishing to set up bookroom there he
simply went TO real library, put down
the names Of the volumes and had them
painted ON boards that assimilated a
library.
"Oh. It doesn't matter" he said
"You see, folks will never read EN-, an
they look just rs well. "
Tho man who told mo this story point
cd TO n couple Of meaningless married
folks
They are just like Mr. IS IL
brary," he said. And they were New
York Recorder