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Kansas City journal., 1897-11-14
THE sTRANGEsT FISH.
1t Rcpre.ent. the Crucifxion and an
Ancient High Priest Blessing
the PeOpIe.

The Surinam fish Of the West Indies.
locally known as the coopera fish. is one Of
the wonders of the piscatorial world.
Curiously enough this finny fellow
is neither marvellous nor so interesting
alive as he is dead 1t is only when the
bones of his jaw, as seen in the first pic
Kansas City journal., 1897-11-14
Two Possibilities,

From the Detroit Free Press.
THAT young man stays late. He must be
IL love with you, Julia"
"I don't know, papa; perhaps he is only
hoping that YOU will make. him present
of a match
Kansas City journal., 1897-11-14
Foresight.

From the Detroit Free Press.
You have basely deceived me: you told
me when you married my daughter that
yor had money coming to you"
'.Well-I meant the money l would get by
marrying her.
Kansas City journal., 1897-11-14

to their cause. and in order to save their
own lives they join the forces of the at
tacking party and display great vigor IN
killing their former companions. But there
is honest patriotism even among bees. In
every hive there are some who tight to the
last and prolong the struggle.
Kansas City journal., 1897-11-14

may be occasionally seen riding wheels.
Usually they are solitary cyclers. and it is
seldom that two or more of them are seen
together.
The people are becoming accustomed to
the sight of a Celestial scorcher with his
pigtail flying and his big loose coat flap
ping in the wind. But the sight of a China
man on wheel never fails to attract
attention particularly of the small boy and
cause other cyclists or pedestrians to stare
at him in amazement.
Kansas City journal., 1897-11-14
A STRANGE OHIO ANIMAL.
Has Head of n Hog, Feet Like Those
of . Sheep, and Ii of Vicious
nfsnnsftfnu

A strange animal was captured by John
Linden and Frank Arnold. of Tiffin. o., the
other day. 1t first attacked their dog and
killed it and then the men. after an exciting
chase. caught the animal alive by the use
of forked sticks. The animal Is about a
foot and a half in height and weighs about
forty pounds. Its head is very much like q
Kansas City journal., 1897-11-14

Her father-"Do you think you can sup
port her in the style to which she has been
accustomed?" Her sweeter-"I could, but
! York Journal
Kansas City journal., 1897-11-14
and FRANKLIN

Everything WAS done as he desired. an
the work was paid for out of his estate an
stands to-day the same as when he died.
Kansas City journal., 1897-11-14
HE IS A PRIZE WINNER.

Champion Jimmy Is a Pedigree Win
ner of Many Medals in
England.
England had its second cat show at the
Crystal Palace a week or SO ago. The en-
tries were not so numerous as the previ-
Gus year. but the quality was improved
Kansas City journal., 1897-11-14
TRAPPING WILD FOWL.
A PECULIAR INDUSTRY IN THE MUD
FLATS of THE ENGLISH COAST.
Miles of Nets Are Stretched Along the
Flats and During the MiErator,
Season the Fishermen lie
come Wild FOwIers.

Every autumn and spring the mud flats
on the coast of Lincolnshire, England, are
the meeting place Of tens of thousands OF
wild fowl. They make this spot their rem
devious on the journey between their sum-
mer and winter quarters.
Advantage is taken of the migratory sea-
son by a number of fishermen in and about
Friskney, who surrender their regular vo-
cation for the more profitable one OF cap
turing the hordes of winged visitors. They
employ what are called flight nets, anu
while the genuine sportsman would de-
noUrce these methods as infamous. the
wild fowlers find them most advantageous.
The leader of the wild fowlers Is under
contract with many Of the geological gar
dens throughout Great Britain TO supply
them with rare birds caught in the nets,
and. moreover, is the agent for a number
of firms who traffic in all manner of wild
fowl, as taxiderrnists and milliners.
Kansas City journal., 1897-11-14

Friend Qeaving the office with a brok-
er)-'.I say. old man. YOU didn't lock your
safe" Broker-.No I never do. 1t cost
eco and don't want burglars to spoil It
for the little I've got in it."-Tit-Bits.
Kansas City journal., 1897-11-14
How the Fowls Are Caught.

The nets employed consist of several
lengths, each some six feet high and thir-
ty-five yards long. suspended between up
right supports and placed below high-wa-
ter mark at right angles to the direction
of the incoming tide. Into these the birds
sea.
Once caught in the meshes. which are too
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-05

She has much ability, and her selections
were numerous and varied. They gave
quite a good insight into the scope ana
quality of her work.
Saturday evening Mrs Patterson, or
Louisville, gave a euchre party. The
prizes were costly, and were won by Miss
McCreery, of st. Louis; Miss Pitt, of Bal
timore, and Mrs. Robinson, of Louisville.
Mr.. Carmichael preached on Sunday,
his sermon being one of his best efforts.
Monday night Mrs. Christopher Tomp-
kins gave a card party 10 her many
friends. The prizes were won by Mrs.
Wickam, Mrs. Pitt, and Miss Julia New
ton. They were unusually pretty. con-
sistng of a gold-enamelled belt-clasp, a
handsome file, and emery.
On Tuesday morning Mrs Chamberlain
of Norfolk, who is one of the handsomest
young married women here, entertained
her friends at progressive euchre. Mrs
Shoemaker and Miss Pitt won the first
prizes, which were silver scissors and file.
and Miss McCreery and Mrs. Tubardr
won the second, consisting Of vinaigrette
and pen-wiper, silver mounted. Tuesday
night Mrs. Tubardr gave pleasant card
party.
Every afternoon large riding parties are
gotten up. Miss Newton rides unusually
we'll. Miss Ryland is very handsome, but
as she is in mourning, does not go out at
all. Miss Ruth Tanner is one OF the
prettiest girls here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-05

DLACHsBURG.
Observation-Disclosures Institutes Pros
pecty-PcrsOnaI Notes.

BLACKSBURG. VA, September A.
Especial. august has been with us a
peculiar month meteorologically. 1t Is
usually dry and hot, but this summer It
has been cool, and we have had very
good rainfall. Mr. Robert Karr, OF the
Experiment Station. has kindly furnished
me the following data: Maximum tenn
perature. on the 4th. 81; minimum, on the
18th, 40; average mean temperature, 6S
degrees. The whole amount OF rainfall
during the month was $40 inches, the
heaviest being on the I'D when lao inches
fell. on the 18th, the day OF minimum
temperature, a slight, but distinct, earth
quake shock was felt, lasting seconds
and passing from southeast 10 northwest.
The institute will open on the 2ist
Already some OF the students are return
ing, and the whole faculty. with the ex-
ception OF two, are on the ground. There
have been seventy-odd entries OF new
students. Among these are students from
Texas, Tennessee. Louisiana, Georgia.
and West Virginia, while far-off Costa
Rica will probably send one who wishes
TO make speciality OF agriculture, the
oretically and practically.
Seventy entries, up to September LIST,
Will mean, perhaps, 100 to ITO by Sep
TENDER 2lst, which would seem 10 indl-
cate that the institute will open with
about 33s. number good deal In excess
OF any openingdsy In it's history.
Professor w. w. Hurt. after spending
a month In fishing In the streams of
Craig. Botetourt, and Bath. in company
with Lieutenant Shanks. has returned TO
the hill and reports good sport.
Lieutenant Shanks and family are In
Salem. visiting his father and mother.
and will be here about the 18TH
Professor w. u. Atwood IL making .
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-05

ed, when Miss Chisolm carried off the
honor.
Wednesday morning there was a large
progressive euchre party in the ballroom.
Prizes were won In the following order:
The first, n sterling silver picture-frame,
by Miss Higgins, of Norfolk; the second,
cold-cream jar, by Mrs. Denham. OF
Florida Miss Johnson, from Norfolk, va,
won third prize, a shell and silver comb,
and Miss Dula claimed fourth honor,
silver sleeve-links. The game was greatly
enjoyed by all who participated.
The German Club" from Roanoke,
came down on Friday evening IN fuli
force, numbering about twenty-five
couples. and these being augmented oy
about ten couples of the guests at Blue
Ridge, made a great success Of the eve
ming.
Miss Mabel Vaughan, of Richmond, ar
rived on Thursday afternoon from Allie
ghany Springs to spend few days here.
Mr. Hotchkiss OF Richmond, came We'd
nesday on a sad errand and took his
family to Alton, Va, where. his son had
been accidentally shot In the foot. Their
friends here deeply sympathize with them.
and trust that the little man Will soon be
up again, none the worse for the unfortu-
nate accident.
Among recent arrivals are DR.. and Mrs
Barksdale. from Petersburg. habitues OF
this place and always given a warm wei
come.
Mr.. Cracker a prominent lawyer from
Portsmouth, with his sister, Mrs. Akin
son, from Baltimore, are here for a week,
having stopped en- route from Mountain
Lake, where they spent some time.
Mrs. Ellyson and her daughter, Miss
Bessie, left US on Wednesday, to the re-
greet of many friends.
Mr.. SAM Elliott returned from Danville
and Mr.. Snead from Lynchburg, both
finding the temptations OF Blue Ridge too
great TO resist.
Mrs. Dula and her interesting daugh-
tiers left for st. Louis on Thursday ex-
cept the younger sister, Miss Iva, who
goes 10 Danyille. Va. 10 visit her uncies.
The guests at Blue Ridge will miss them
greatly.
September is with us, bringing bright,
cool days, and Is the loveliest month IN
the mountains.
There viii be quite large party mere
until the middle Of October.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-05
THE BLUE RIDGE.
A Disappointed Parfy-A Pink Tea
Personal.

BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS, VA, septem-
Der 4.-(Special.) 1.-THE reflex movement
OF the great panorama OF summer life
at the springs has begun. and already the
dainty gowns of the summer girl are
being laid away In the Saratoga trunks"
to await the long resurrection OF an
other season, while the summer beau Is
going back to the cities, to begin the
round of winter duties and winter en-
tertainments, for gay life, like the mIgra-
tory birds, simply transfers itself from
the one place TO the other. The past
few days have brought gradual dimin-
ishing OF the crowd here, yet August went
out joyously, trimming with the diver
sions that make the days pass too swiftly.
On Monday last n jolly party went 10
Roanoke to "see the circus" which was
advertised TO give a matinee performance
at that place. The elements had not been
consulted, and a disappointment was the
result, as q wind-storm came and blew
down the main tent, leaving only the
"side-show' as an exhibit The young
people, however, were undaunted, ana
made merry outing of IL, with drives
through the picturesque scenery around
Roanoke. and such other diversions as
happy youth can invent. The party in
cluded the Misses Denham and Pasco,
OF Florida; Dula, Rena Dula, OF ST. Louis;
Moss and Sheppard, of Texas: Messrs.
Pasco and Baker. OF Florida; Breath. OF
Texas; Ware, of Danville. Va, and Get
tvs. Of St Louis. All returned in time
for a pink tea," given by two bachelors
Dr. Newton. the resident physician here,
and Mr. Baker. secretary to Senator
Pasco. The invitations had been sent
out two days In advance, and were very
unique-a large letter T. pink in color,
bore the invitation 10 tea on the yeranda
at Richmond cottage (or Richmond
Flats" as the cards read. The veranda
was deliberately draped in pink. while
Chinese lanterns gave the desired illumi-
nation TO the festive scene. Refresh
ments were served. consisting OF chicken
salad In tomato cups, with mayornaise;
crackers. pretzels. olives, pickles. and
the trimmings which was claret
punch. A charming and novel evening
was enjoyed by the twenty young ladies'
and gentlemen and their chaperons. Mes
danes Dula and Gettys- The affair was
designed after similar entertainments
given at the University OF Pennsylvania,
OF which Or. Newton IL a graduate.
The Lake Cottage Seven-Handed Euchrs
Club met on Monday on the veranna OF
the cottage and played one OF their de-
lightful games. The prize was won py
Mrs. Gettys. Again on Friday they play
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-05
THE OLD SWEET.
The Gaycty Continues-Cbarmfn
Married Nomenclature.
(Correspondence Of the Dispatch.)

(Correspondence Of the Dispatch)
OLD SWEET SPRINGS, w. VA, Sep
TENDER 1.-The gayety here continues, but
the days are so delightful, that one almost
wishes IL would cease, so that, In luxuri-
Gus idleness. we might enjoy rest TO our
hearts content. But we are In the
wheel Of fashion. and must turn at its
bidding, / have never seen more
charming set of married women than are
mere this season. Every morning after
breakfast they gather in the parlor and
talk over the game OF the night before,
but punctualiy at II they leave In body
for their game OF euchre. The prizes
this year have really been worth playing
for. Most of them have been OF silver
or cut-glass. Some OF the best players
and most fortunate ones are Mrs. Hart
lev Carmichael. OF Richmond; Mrs. Pitt,
of Baltimore; Mrs. Gideon Davenport
and Mrs. LEROY, of Richmond, and Mrs.
McI.ane, of st. Louis.
on Thursday morning Miss Ruth Tan
ner, of Richmond, gave most delightful
euchre party on the lawn. Five tables
played. In the midst OF the game
luncheon was served, after which the
PLAYERS entered into the spirit OF the
game WIN TtlGNtu HNSes Inv ~ -
lady's prize. a very handsome silver hat
brush. was awarded to Miss Florence
Parker. of Richmond; the first gentle
mans. n silver watch-case. to Mr.. Barker.
of New York. The boobies were wan by
Mrs. Helena LEROY and Mr.. Sam Brock
enbroueh. They consisted OF a pair OF
silver cuff-buttons and handsome let
ter-opener. Miss Nellie Tompkins, of
Richmond. drew the consolation. box
OF Huyrer's. The morning was thorough
ly enjoyed.
on Thursday night Mrs. Barton Grundy.
of Richmond. entertained about forty OF
her friends at progressive euchre
party. No boobies were given, but two
first and second prizes. The fortunate
winners OF the first prizes were Mrs.
Carmichael and Mr.. Pitt, Mrs. Car
michael receiving a handsome pair of
silver scissors and Mr.. Pitt match
case. Mrs. LEROY won cut-glass yinai-
grette and Miss Newton silver
pencil. handsome yinaigrette was given
to the scorer.
On Thursday evening Senator John w.
Daniel. OF Virginia, and Mr. and Mrs.
Akers. of Washington, ID. c., arrived.
They remained about two or three days.
and seemed much pleased with Old Sweet
and its guests.
Friday evening Mrs. Gideon Davenport
entertained her friends at stop party.
Saturday morning Mrs. Hill, Of 81.
Louis. who Is exceedingly popular, gave
bowling party, which was much enjoyed.
Those winning the first prizes were Mrs.
Gideon Davenport and MIR. Pitt. The
Iadv's prize was handsome belt with
silver buckle; the gentleman's a silver
knife. The consolation was won by Mrs.
patterson. OF Louisville. and was a cut
glass salye-box with handsome silver top.
ON Saturday morning. also, Miss Jessie
Rover. Of Trappe. Pa, entertained large
audience BY her skill as an eiocutionist.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-05
MOUNTAIN RESORTS.
THE GUESTS ENJOYING T--T SEP
TENDER DAYS.
The weather Fine for Outdoor FIX
ercise, hut the Dancing StiiI Goes
On-Other Amusements-Perso
and General News.

ROCKBRIDGE ALUM SPRINGS, VA,
September Especial )-Those who are
aow at the Rock Alum are enjoying the
very prettiest part of the year in the
mountains. The September days are de-
l-htfuny cool, and make outdoor eXer-
ese a pleasure. The tennis court Is
more popular now than ever, and from
arly morn until dusk it is in use.
Riding and driving parties are an every
Jay occurrence, while those who have
wheels spend good many hours each
day on the beautiful mountain roads
10 his section.
Naturally, the company now here Is
more congenial and sociable than at
ias very height OF the season, and those
Nho are here for health and rest, rather
.han for pleasure, are making the most
% The cool weather However, the
syeucs have not come TO an end yet
oy any means. There is dancing every
evening in the ballroom, and progress
syo euchre stnl goes merrily on in the
galors, though many familiar faces are
missed at the tables.
Dancing this weather may be INDUCED
Do with comfort, and the hop OF last
Thursday evening proved TO be equally
a enjoyable as any held earlier in the
SEASON. Among those present were
Misses Roller Cottrell. Wilcox, Mayer
JOS. Mary Waddil Julia Waddill, WOOL
lo.a Funkhauser. Slaughter, Chenault
4ntn; Mesdames Mccarron, Fox
LoHH.s. strause; and Messrs- Pope
Thomas, Burch. Montgomery, Young
4
NeN Walsh. Mayer, and Baxter The
ciaTons were Mesdames Younger
ti-z,r Waddin Walsh. Harris. Wilson.
foit Voolfolk. Clarke, Booker and
DAVIS
Qo1e pretty progressive euchre
parry was held in the parlor OF the
Cehlrai' Wednesday evening. The
pnAe were an Of silver, and were very
handsome Mrs Judge Waddill won the
uisl hdy's prize and Mrs. MccarroH
ine second Dr. Ayers won the gen
uemai prize, while Mira Lownes cap
.red me BOBBY" The consolation prize
tll 10 Miss Mary Waddnl.
Misses Esteie Courtney, OF Richmond,
sio Marie Wilcox. Of Macon, Ga. on
No last evening OF their stay gave
trewei supper and card-party in their
'ase. among those present were Mrs
-tDaff0h AIRS. Lownes. Misses che
~ Cottgei. Baker, Cox; and Messfs.
lers and Crichter.
iNe three days whist tournament
ne to an end Tuesday. Mr.. and Mrs.
.Hcy blackstone Russell, OF Memphis,
1 the prize. sixteen duplicate whist
safds.
Gates, Of indianapolis, gave
pretty seven-handed euchre party
week. Mrs. Frazier won the first
.te ana Mrs. Clarke, OF Charlottes-
w. me second.
4norg some OF the most prominent
e~'s here now are Miss Lula r. Cox.
(, .lter Of Congressman n n. Cox, OF
.'.aeasee. and Mrs -. A. DE Almond.
Missouri
-" william Jones. of Richmond. who
ue resident physician here left FOR
~" days this week 10 attend the
,,s'us Of the Medical Society or VIZ
''.1 ned al the Hot Springs.
,in'hs The arrivals from Virginia TINS
@rs J. q. Baxter. Norfolk: u. l..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-05

Boomers entertainment an exceedingly
pretty and pleasurable affair.
Mr.. Arthur, Of Belfast, Ireland. on
Tuesday evening held most successful
reading in the ballroom OF the hotel,
kindly rendered him for that purpose by
Mrs. Eubank. Miss Whaley. Of Norfolk,
Va, and Mr.. George Gibson contributed
an important share to the variey of the
programme, the one by her beautiful
songs and the other by his excellent
piano accompaniment, a most necessary
and important adjunct to the singing.
Among recent Richmond arrivals l note
that of Mrs. Pemberton and her son.
DR.. Pemberton. Mr.. and Mrs. Canon
are also here. and DR.. and Mrs. Buck
master, from the University Of Virginia.
were gladly welcomed few days since.
Many visitors are booked for the month
of September, and all indications point
to a crowded season for the entire month
and possibly far into October.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-05

Vaughan, Lexington; II. II. Morse.
Richmond; III. Peyton Rhodes and W.
r. Laverty, Lexington; III. b. Boner,
Mrs. III. Il. Boner Mrs. c. M. Brown,
and Miss Dorothy Brown, Charlottes-
vile, and Mr.. and Mrs. James +. Reid,
Norfolk
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1897-12-23

The "Patriots of America" whose
patriotism seems to run exclusively
to socialism, single tax, irredemable
paper currancy, free coinage of sill
yer at Is 10 ]. aud few other dan
gerous doctrines of this sort, are to
vote in their "lodges" next month
on series of propositions as posi-
bile national issues for the next Ma
tionaI political campaign. These
fads which have been presented them
by the "Coln" Harvey and other pa
triots who head this organization, in.
clude all Of the propositions men.
toned above, and a number Of
others of like character, and are
another evidence of the fact that the
men who .worked" tho free-silver
proposition in 1896 are beginning to
fell the need of new issue in order
to hold their followers together.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1897-12-23

1t is mean thing to say, but some.
body at Washington has trotted out
the fact that the circulation of mon-
ey in the United States since the
day of Mr.. Bryan's nomination has
increased more than double the en-.
tire amount of the money the Re.
public of Mexico, which is just now
welcoming Wialliam j. as the great
est financier of the age. It will be
remembered that Mr.. Bryan in his
speeches at the Chicago convention
and during the campaign insisted
that tho currancy of the country
could not increase without the adop.
ton of free coinage of silver, yet ii
has increased in the II months since
that nomination by a sum double the
entire money of the country in
which he is now being received with
such honors
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1897-12-23
Notice for Publication.
Land Office at Springfield Mo-,
Noxanhar 1877

Notice for Publication.
Land Office at Springfield Mo-,
November IS, 1877,
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Regis
ter and Receiver U. S. Land Office,
at Springfield, Missouri, on Monday,
December "a, 1897, viz: Joshua
Allen, homestead application No,
1928, for the hf W qr, Sec IL, n e
Or Or and Or, n Or sec 1s,
Twp 2fn, range 21w.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of. said land,
viz: Milton Brown, of Day, Mo;
J. G. Keithley, of Day, Mo-; e. e..
Clevenger, Of Reno, Mo-; Isaiah Stow
art. Of Reno, Mo.
j. G. Ncwbill,
Register.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1897-12-23
TWELVE REASONS WHY.

The st. Louis Republic gives q
dozen good reasons why newspaper
readers should read this paper.
Here they are:
1. The Republic is the greatest
newspaper published.
2. 1t has cable news service over
the entire world, which no other st.
Louis paper eau secure.
3. Special correspondents in all
the large cities and capitals of Europe.
4. News Bureau in New York
City and Washington D. e.
5. Special correspondents in every
CITY and town in the Western
Uuited States.
6. Member oft Associated Press,
the greatest news gatherer in the
world.
z. Publishes daily the market re-
ports of the world.
8. Issues magnificent colored
magazine cover with the Sunday
paper.
9. More noted writer's and artists
contribute to the Republic than any
other paper.
10. Issues all equaled four-paged,
comic weekly with each Sunday
paper free.
IL. Publishes pages of interest
and value to womaukind.
12. Its 1Oc dress pattern depart
ment is tho most popular feature
ever introduced by newspaper.
Thousands patronize it.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1897-12-23

Statesmen at Washington are dcvot-
ing their attention largely to the
question Of currancy. Every man
has his scheme for the Improvement
of the currancy systom, and each one
feels that he must press his own
views on the subject. 1t seems prob
able, however, that when these nre
presented. Congress will fall back
upon President McKinley's simple
but sensible plan of retaining in the
Treasury the United States notes
which are redeemed in gold, and per-
mitting tho national banks to in
crease their circulation in a way
which will gradually transfer the
the banking business from the shOul-
ders of the government to those of
the backs