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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-18

that occasion Mrs Celia Wallace wore
a dress the value of which, at conserva-
tive estimate, is $50, 900. London may
excel Chicago in some things, but when
it comes to giving free rein to dress
maker the British metropolis is not in
the race.
Mrs. Wallace is widow, and very
wealthy one, it is needless to say. Her
husband was Judge Wallace of Chi
cago. She had this dress made es-
pecially for the occasion on which
was worn for the first and possibly the
only time. 1t is magnificent creation
of the Chicago dressmaker's art, for it is
American made. Its foundation is Of
heavy duchess satin of light blue tint.
The court train, fully az yards in
length, and the bodice are Of grosgrain
silk Of the same shade, and the fabric is
enriched with a raised design.
But the most wonderful feature about
this costume is the almost priceless point
lace with which it is draped. This lace
occupied the deft hands of the artistic
workman who made it for 90 years. 1t
was begun with the intention of putting
it on exhibition at the worlds eXposi-
ton at Vienna in 1878, but was not fin.
ished until long after. 1t was completed
in time to send to the Paris exposition
of 1878, where it was awarded gold
medal, and two years later it was ex-
hibited in Brussels.
This beautiful lace is in the form of
shawls and is attached to the body Of
the dress by diamonds set in sunbursts
and rose clusters. The bodice and even
the skirt are resplondent with diamonds,
which shine out from the satin back
ground or sparkle amid the lace folds.
Mrs. Wallace has long been noted for
her beautiful gowns, but this is the
most expensive she has ever owned. She
is also well known as philanthropist,
and it is said that she spends fully $780,
600 year in charitable work. She is
a lover Of diamonds and has large col
lection Of antique gems and curios.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-18
LADY MONTAGT1S SHAMROCK.
BY JOHN J. o'sHEA.
tCopyright, 1897, by the Author.l

. copyright, 1897, by the Author.1
On st. Patrick's day, in the year of
grace 1867, only little crowd mustered
on Cork hill to watch the time honored
military pageant called the trooping Of
the colors. Lady Montagu, as she
drove up to the castle gates in her mag
nifcent carriage and pair, appeared to
be quite disappointed Turning to her
handsome escort Major Lascelles of the
Horse Guards Blue, she said, with CO.
quettish attempt at frown: "And is
this the great mirth provoking spectacle
you have promised me-the crowd Of
mad revelers and noisy wits? Why, Ma
jor Lascelles, these poor creatures look
more like mourners than merrymakersW
"Your ladyship is unquestionably
right" replied the officer Il must
plead guilty to a great mistake. l for
got that there had been an abU-tive in
surreotion this year. The people are sui
len. 1 suppose they do not like the idea
of their leaders being in prison await.
ing trial. "
Every naturally. If that is the ex
planation, l respect them Cor it, my
dear major. You told me that they ad.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-18
ST. 9ATRlCK'S DAY.

ST. Patrick whose work as a wonder
Is the theme Of orntion and song,
Was o diligent, true son of thunder
In an age OF oppression and wrong,
While the doctrine of loving each other
Lay dormant and dead from its birth,
And no man called his fellow his brother
On the face Of Gods beautiful earth;
While envy and terror and battle
Drove men TO the brink Of despair,
Reduced them TO dumb driven cattle
Or the plane OF the beast in his LAIR,
This shepherd and son Of the mountain,
In prayer, meath the sunset Of even,
Slaked his thirst at jehovah s own fountain,
Lit his lamp at the altar Of heaven.
That bright little isle Of the ocean,
Old Erin, the home of the brave,
Still remembers ST. Patricks devotion
And treasures the gift that he gave,
And her sons in the deepest recesses
OF civilization and fame
Come forth on this day with their trosses
And weave a bright wreath for his name.
Thomas Baird.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-18

"DoN'T, FOR GODS sAKEl" HE JERKED OUT.
roy, bowling gallantly and presenting
her with a bunch fastened with dia-
mond aigret,
She accepted the gift with profound
courtesy, whose grace was as fuel to the
fire in Major Lasoelles' heart. He look
ed so envious when her eyes met his an
instant later that she could not help
smiling, "Why did you not give me
your shamrock, majorF" she said ban
teringly.
"I would give you my life, " he said
sotto voce. "But, alas, was fool
enough to think there was nothing in
the shamrock when might have won the
fairest rose in all the garden with one "
AS the vice regal party stepped upon
the balcony the bands again thundered
out the British national anthem. In the
window where the two ohildren's heads
had been NJ iced the ruddy curls Of the
one which had disappeared were again
visible.
"They're coming out now," whisper.
ed man who was crouching beneath
the window sill, his hands fiercely
clutching a rifle. "Look out, Kitty, fol
the man who wears q shamrock among
'emp'
The fire of lunacy was in his eyes.
The children felt vague terror, though
they did not divine his purpose.
II see no man with a shamrocl
there, f" said the little girl, "but SCI
ladies wearing them -
Look again, Kitty. Maybe he's mo-
come out yet 4"
"Ah, sec servant bringing bis
bunch and handing it TO gentleman,
replied the watcher.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-18

BREATH.
her basket and placed ii on her head
and passed under the arch.
The red head simultaneously disap-
peared from the window.
1t is in the lower castle yard that the
famous Dublin police have their head
quarters. A couple of hundred of these
gigantic representatives of the law are
lodged close to the cavalry barrack, and
across the roadway is the police COM
mission9r's office. 1t was toward this
place that the shamrock lassie directed
her steps.
A couple of herculean fellows were
lounging about the door, displaying
their proficiency in the difficult art of
doing nothing and yet seeming to be
deeply occupied mentally and physical
ly. To these the girl seemed to be we'll
known, for they received her pleasant
ly, and she had no difficulty in whee'
ding them into buying some OF her
verdant wares.
"Sure, it's against the rules" said
one Of them, "to wear the blessed flow
er, but you'd coax the birds off the
bushes, Nelly O'Dowd, with them
cherry lips and sky blue eyes of yours.
"No matter, " replied the laughing
maiden roguishly. "Sure, you'll be
drawing your shamrock when you gel
off duty, and how could you do that
I'd like to know, unless you had thC
shamrock to drownY
The men laughed heartily at thil
conundrum. Nelly O'Dowd was astut'
enough to seize the advantage their gooC
humor afforded her.
Cant go in to see the chief, " she
said in her most seductive tones, 'jus
for moment onlyF Who knows but
might get half crown from him for on'
Of my punches of shamrooksr'
"No v"- can't--not this way. " TO
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-18
ConnOr PIeada Chilly.

Frank Connor, who was indicted by
the last grand jury on two counts, incest
and rape, pleaded guilty to incest before
Judge Taylor this afternoon and the in
dictment OF rape was nollies. Judge
Taylor sentenced Connor to three years at
hard labor in the penite ntiary.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-18
A $4,000 GOWN.
t IL American Made and Belongs TO Mrs.
Wallace of Chicago.

The wife of London banker recently
created sensation by appearing in an
ornate gown which was said to have
,ost $15, 900, but this ambitious lady
would have hidden her diminished head
had she attended the opening of the
grand opera season in Chicago, for on
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-03-18

In advanced stages of Con-
sumption, Scott'S Emulsion
soothes the cough, checks
the night SweatS and pre-
vents extreme emaciation.
In this way it prolongs life
and makes more comforta-
bic the last days. in every.
case of conSumption-from
its first appearance to its
most advanced stages-no
remedy promises a greater
hope for recovery or brings
comfort and relief equal to
Scott'S Emulsion. Book on
the subject free for the ask
ing.
SCOTT d BOVINE. Chemists. New York
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-18

eessst % h sseursns : sul>aboe asunorv -
oecominq passive ubsrnbetU ID otf ergant-
see,on the ~. recetvs1 frum saoA Ueun-
osn g b applied solely for ~ pnspuss
above mentioned. ls
TIE osws * the "a death q Mn. n, a.
Mesuet, Wits q Mr.. A. b. Mercer. Al ttslr
hone usar Ctappsal HIN a 1850 Tuesdsy
ettesuouA. eftsr : brsef tllneu, q the ace
9 - ycars. s months and days. was ro-
ceaved here, where she had many friends,
With dsep rs&ret, Her fun<ral took place
lrom NJ Mmily rcsldcacs To-Day. and her
. Icasns wers breueht TO this city Tor In
tesment ~ Prairie La cemetery.
Manaker Simon this Afternoon received
Z tekSram fron he 'Bunch q Ksys'' oom-
pany. stasinG that owing 70 sickness q Ada
'Bcthner the leading lady. they would have
TO cancel their dake here, K
Rev. ]: 4. Arbuckls viii arrive from
Austin Friday evening and remain over
and preach In the rlrs& Baptist church
morning and night next Sunday.
The Austin baud 10 trying "a Tot profea-
scr W. II. Jakel, the second Regimsnt bnud
leader. 70 90 there.
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X. AND L. or n.
The Flectfou Of Grsnd Ofncess Was
COrnDleted. n

The Election Of Gsrand Ofncefs Waa
Completed.
Sherman. Texas. November 1.-THE osc-
ond days session OF the trienniM nesting
Of the Grand Lodge OF the Knights and
Ladies' Of Honor was opened at $50 this
morning and the election Of officers, par
tally entered on yesterday. was concludsd.
This consumed tho ertiro session and re-
suited an follows: Grand chaplain, Miss
8. A. Floore. Troupe; grand guide. Louis
Spain. San Antonio; grand guardian, J. h.
Elliot, sherman; grand sentinel. Theo
Englchardt; trustees. Miss Effie l.. Hough-
ton Of Memphis, Mlx. Mario }. Cole Of
Dallas, s. A. Niche OF Kaufman; supreme
representative. c. G. Burke. TexarkanA:
supreme delegate, Mrs, N. l. Mccracksns
Austin.
AT tho afternoon session reports Of stand
ing committees were read and Dallas So
lected for the meeting Of the next Grand
Lodge In 1899. Owing 10 the great amount
Of business on hand the lodge Will hold
two sessions tomorrow before ad1curnmsnt.
The Supreme Lodge viii meet ct IndiAnap-
oils. Ind, In September, -1s99. The visiting
knights and ladies were entertained with
college drill at Mary Nash college this
evening.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-18
ABOUT TlIE HOUSE.

The unsightly creases which destroy the
effect OF n new boot OF shoe may be fcmov-
ed by putting the boot on last or stuffing
It lightly with soft paper Then quickly and
firmly rub across the wrinkles with a
stnnkbone OF mutton.
Very effective table scnrfs arc now made
OF light-color satin with bold leaves at the
edge worked In white satin and gold thread
20 that the outline OF the leaves rests on
the tahiccloth. Less ornamental kinds are
embroidered In cloth OF light tones In silk,
waved at the edges. on which leaves and
flowers are to be punched out In diffcrcnt
color cloths
Few people who have canarics for house,
hold pets understand their ornaments, Each
morning the bottom Of tho cage should be
covered with clean dry sand Water should
always be fresh, and during the MOULDING
season a bit OF rusty Iron nail should be
added to the water, Brown rape reod. let
tuce and apple should be fed the birds. A
bag Of sulphur hung In the cage Will de-
stroy all insects.
There is no more charming BACKGROUND
for old mahogany than deep French pink.
A dainty BOULDER recently completed WIS
furnished In French paper. OF a deep rtse
stripe, with lacy looking stripe OF white
bowkputs. The looking elasses on the walls
were old mahogany and gilt The sinsJl
tables and writing table by the window
were also old mahogany, and the curtains
were OF duh green ground with punches
Of pink flowers scattered over them. The
pink Ct the flowers broke tho too sudden
contrast which exists when YOU 10 directly
frcm solid pink to solid green. For in
stance this room would have been COM
pletcly spoilcd II the curtains had been on
tfrely green. but the roses. which were the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-18
WANT HIGHER COTTON
COLLIN COUNTY TENANTS FORM
AN ORGANIZATION.
Less Than Eight Cents for
AIiddlinG.

Mckinney, Texas, November 16.-The
low price of cotton. hogs and other farm
products is causing much discomfort and
discussion among farmers generally and
tenants in particular. These mutterings
are becoming more ominous as the crop
vanishes from the farmers possession into
the hands Of the spectators. leaving the
producer In want and debt to begin an
other crop. The tenant complains he can
not pay cash rent; the merchant declares
he can not supply him unless secured, and
the landlord. burdened with taxes, and our
rent improvement EXPENSES, declares the
usual high cash rent must be maintained.
as the low prices Of his soils products he
gets for rental can not balance these dis,
bursements. Hence the contentment usual
ly incident to bountiful crop years like this
is not apparent now abroad among the
tillers Of this fertile black and waxy Sec
ton.
Discomfort is taking shape and action In
meetings or proposed meetings OF farmers
In various portions of this tCollin) coun-
ty. Those of Spring Hill community. hf-
teen miles southeast OF Mckinney, have
held a meeting and expressed themselves
In the following resolution:
We, the farmers OF Spring Hill
community, find that the price OF cot
ton is below cost Of production: there
fore be 1t
Resolved, /. That we organize cot
ton association for the purpose OF oo-
tanning better prices for the year 1898
Q. That we hold our cotton In de-
mand for s cents for middling quality
and the same price In proportion Tor
other grades.
0. That any one may sell cit any time
when they can get the above named
price, or more.
4. That no member, or set OF men.
can touch their crop in any way unless
the above named price is paid.
s. That we pledge our word, honor
and lives, II necessary. to support
these resolutions.
provided that these resolutions be
null and void unless they are support
cd by the cotton growers OF the south.
we earnestly solicit all farmers 70
cooperate with us in this matter.
c. C. Brown. Chairman.
]. e. Bunkley, Secretary.
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RELIGIOUS.


Hampstead. Texas, November 1.-THE
Brazos Presbytery convened last night at
the Hampstead Presbyterian church. The
brazos Presbytery embraces virtually all
the churches between Austin and the coast
ana large number of people are expected
before the session comes " an md.
sermon was preached by the retiring
moderator. Rev. u. G. Boaz OF Angleton
Rev. l.. W. Barron Of Huntsville was
chostn moderator, and Rev. Henry Austin
temporary clerk Eleven ministers and two
elders nre In attendance and more are
expected tonight.
Rev. j. w. Montgomery Of Glddlngs
preached at II a. m.
The afternoon was devoted to reports
on home mission work and the Sabbath
school convention. The latter services
were particularly interesting. The chill
dren did well and the teachers deserve
praise for their thorough training.
Tonight j. d. West Of Bryan preached
before a large congregation.
The members Of the Presbyterian church
Of this city are making 1t very pleasant
for the visiting brethren. Their church is
the most comfortable and best equipped In
this city and though the flock is small in
numbers they make up in fervor what they
lack In numerical strength.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-18
STATE CAPITAL ITEMS.
LANE PUrs our A 10000. 900 uAt,,
ESTIMATE.
Then Says the Statistical Position
OF Cotton IL stroaw-Depart-
ment Notes.

Austin. Texas. November l7.--lIon. Hec.
tor d. Lane Of Athens. Ala. president of
the American Growers' Protective associa.
dII' On suipurM APP Qua W " 'uoH
through the cotton bolt and gathering ma
terial for statistical report OF this years
cotton crop. In an interview this evening
with The Post correspondent Mr. Lane
said he thought the general crop OF the
South this year would exceed that OF 1896,
and he Appropriated tho number Of bales
at 100000 Continuing. he said: THE
largest crop found was In the Indian Ter
ritory, In Oklahoma Territory and In North
Texas. In the two Territories there is
big increase In acreage and the yield Ia
very heavy. never saw a better production
OF cotton than found In the new lands
there. and ! regard that section as tho
coming cotton country OF the world. also
regard II M very serious menace to the
cotton growers OF the old States. In the
face Of the large production OF cotton In
the South this year. look upon values as
being too low, considering the statistical
position Of cotton, based upon the small
surplus that has been carried over, and
the general commercial conditions
The figures given by Mr. Lane are SIM
ply an approximation and he will not d.
yulge his estimate until he reaches his
oficc. when he will give II by States.
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REMARKABLE RACE IN THE Gulf o. csi;Fops,.


. washington November ls.--united str,,.
:, Sousul Hugh Long It Nosalcs, Msxi %,
nas furnished the State Department nsr.
ucu.an Of the supposed murder 3, n.r,v
- americans headed by Captain portsr
oy Serbs Indians on Tiburon Island q ~.
1u't Of California. According to tie stsse.
mont made to the Mexican cus.onos X.
ncers BY Martin Meades. master - ~
s'oop oulls. Captain Porter sailed from
san Diego. CAL. with his companions 4
: small boat to engage In coliest.ng ehclls.
Tney left the port Of 0uayrnas August 3,
under special permission from the Mexican
government. to explors the shores ana -
lands Of the gulf. The consul sayu The
stand OF Itburnon Is one Of the iarreet
and most picturesque in the uulf Of Cau-
iornia ana Is peopled by a most remark.
apie Tribe OF Indians. who are noted for
tneir large size and extraordinary abilities
on land and water. Those who have Wit
messed their aquatic sports declare that
many OF them can actually walk, or rather
run, upon tho water with no other assist-
ance than broad rawhide shoes. Their are.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-18
TEXAS OIL FIELDS.
co pir Tanks for storing the Pc
trOleum.

Two big Tanks for STORMS
troleun.
r,orsicana. Texas. November lt.--sena'or
O. D. Colquitt, DR.. childress and !. q
Glass Of Terrell were here yesterday. Ihey
we're here to look over the Gil field. SEN
ator colauitt has interests in the field here
and DR.. ChiIdress and Mr.. Glass were mere
with view OF investing money IN 'ne
field. They left last night very mucn
nIesssd with the results OF their visit
The Southern Oil company has Just co lno
pleted an Gil tank with capacity OF iogv
barrels. The tank was made in Texas. -
ia twenty-four feet In diameter ana SIX
te~n feet high.
The Pennsylvani company, Represented
hv Mr. Gomerley Of PlattsburE. has option
en- 1O0. 900 barrels OF oil, and has ordered
a tank firm Pennsylvania which wiz AZ
rive In a few dlvs. and will have ca
pacity of 5000 barrels
The man that is of the belief that Cor r
Sicana petroleum is net all risht ought 10
mska , yisit 10 the field 1t is going to be
the biggest thing in Texas.
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VERDICT OF SUICIDE,
BUT Hrs wTDOw WILL NOT he
LIEvE TT.
Result Of the COroner's InvestiEa-
tion Into the Death of Farmer
Masters mt Waco.

Waco, Texas, November 17.--Justice J !.
b. Earle, acting az coroner In the inquiry
into the death OF John w. Masters, who
was found dying yesterday In a vacant
building In East Waco. has rendered n ver-
diet OF suicide. Upon investigation II was
nscertaincd that deceased deposited the
money received from the First National
bank yesterday in the Citizens National
bank to the credit OF his wife and had also
procured a transfer OF his balance already
In the Citizens bank 10 his wife. making
a total TO his WHO'S credit in that hank
OF S30o.60. He had his wife's name sub
stituted for his own and left verbal In
structions 10 pay tho money 10 no one
but his wife. His bank book was found
this morning In his shirt BOSOM
In conversation with Jim Hall, an old
friend in this city. yesterday morning Mas
ters expressed a desire to die aud remarked
that II he knew his family would be taken
caro- Of he would kill himself. He was
very respondent, but did not intimate what
his trouble was.
Mrs. Masters and her four children came
In las, night. She does not believe her
husband committed suicide. She says he
told her before leaving home that he In
tended to place his bank account In her
name to avoid attachment II the suit In
court went againpt him. She says he was
subject 10 heart troubles and she believes
he died from such attack. When offered
water he went into commissions the mo-
mept his lips touched II.
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THE HIGHER COURTS.
Third District.

Austin Texas. November 17.--In the
court of civil appeals of the Third supremo
judicial district today the following pro-
ceedings were had:
Reversed and rendered--L.con G II. Blum
vs. ]. w. Fristoi, from Coke.
Reversed and remanssd--R. i. Brown VS..
ID. G. Leath, from Hays.
Affirmed Sanger Bros VIZ. ]. w. r.
Harris, from McLennnn: Jones Bros. va.
ID. c. Parker, from Rockwall; Joseph Nalle
W.. The City OF Austin, from Travis; Tom
Johnson VS.. Leon 4 II. Blum, from McCul-
loch; Temple Compress company VS..
Charles De More, from Bell.
Motions acted upon--1o file transcript.
l.. Il. Taffender ct al VS.. w. NJ. Merrill.
from Hamilton, granted; judgment OF at
firmance set aside, appellants allowed TO
file transcript and new appeal bond, which
is approved.
For rehearing--Jones Bros. vs.. D. c.
Parker, from Rockwali, granAed and judg-
msnt Of lower court affirmed.
To issue mandate under pauper's oath
Texas and Pacific Railway company VS.. J.
H. Wood from Wood; granted.
Motions for rehearing submtted-Sher-
man OIL and Cotton company VS.. J. IL.
Stewart, from Grayson; /. A. Finiay ct vi
VS.. !. N. Jackson ct al, from LlanoA
Causes posstponcd-Sanger Bros, We. ]. A,
Harrell ct al, from Bell, to December III;
H. c. Client VS., Mrs. A. +. Boyd ct al.
from Bell, to December IL.
Jones, from Robertson; Gulf, Colorado and
Santa Fe Railway company vs.. b. i. Wedel.
from Bell aa
Questions certified 10 supreme court-B.
II. Pitman VS.. Lansing Wagon works ct al.
from McLennan.
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0unrterIy Conference.

Dentson, Texas, November 15.--At the
quarterly conference of tho Methodist
Episcopal Church South. DR.. John II.
McLain of Dallas preached at both hours.
The report OF the pastor, Rev. o. s.
Thomas, showed Atty nine additions to the
church In the past year. Next Sunday
closes Rev. Thomas FIRST year as pastor.
and on that date he will. unless returned
by the annual conference. preach his last
sermon In this place.
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AnImure.siye Ceremony.

Cisco, Texas November l6.--Rev. ]. l..
Leslie OF Weather.ord has Just closed a
meeting at the Presbyterian church. There
were eight additions to the church yester-
day morning and the most Impressive SER
vices ever witnessed In the church.
The young pastor. j. n. Iyey, was or
dained and installed. Rev. Herderllts OF
Colorado gave the charge OF the pastor
and Rev. Eugene Torrance to the members.
The church was beautifully decorated for
the OCCASION Rev. Ivey starts with the
hearty CO. operation Of his members and has
a bright future before him.