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The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-04-25

the water for one at home. jefferson
saw this condition and met it in so en-
phatic manner that since his time
there has been no question of divinity
hedging the president of the United
States.
Many men fall into ridicule because
they don't know when a dress coat
should be worn. Some years ago a con-
gresham known as ga statesman among
ball players and ball player among
statesmen" wore a dress coat to the
White House i'll the morning and made
himself the butt of Washington When
the Ancient and Honorable Artillery of
Boston was in London last year, many
of the members wore dress suits to a
garden party.
Dress of Western Members.
Most of the southern members con-
form to the rules of society when they
go out to formal entertainments here.
The western members are the least par
ticular of all the public men in Wash
ington. Yet, strange to say, the west
furnishes the most strikingly dressed
members of both house and senate.
Mr.. Wolcott of Colorado is the sem
ator who attracts attention by his style
of dress. His clothing is finely made
and he seems to have an ineXhaustible
supply of it. No one knows where his
list of garments ends, for no man who
did not have good memory and fix his
mind on the subject would know that
Mr.. Wolcott ever wore a coat twice. He
has valet to look after his clothing
and his 80 pairs of shoes. No other
member of congress has dazzled Wash
ington with valet except Harry Miner,
late a member from New York Miner
paralyzed his friends by registering in
Syracuse at the time of a convention,
III. Clay Miner and valet" and the
next guest, in spirit of fun, registered
flames Jones and valise. This bit of
pleasantly was taken up by an English
writer in all seriousness and made the
text for dissertation on the ignorance
of Americans.
The member of the house who is at
tracing attention by his style of dress
is James H. Lewis of Washington, who
received some votes for vice president
in the last national Democratic c0nven-
ton. I saw Mr. Lewis in the lobby of
the Arlington hotel few nights ago in
silk hat and dress suit, with shining
patent feathers on his feet. He was not
arrayed for social conquest, but was
strolling around, killing time. The fol-
lowing day Mr., Lewis appeared in the
house with shapely trousers well creased
and hands daintily gloved. His coat
was of fashionable cut. Since that day
Mr.. Lewis has entertained the house
with a succession of well made suits of
clothing, each appropriate to the hour
and occasion ON which it was worn. A
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-04-25
DRESSY PUBLIC MEN.
BAILEY OF TEXAS HAS MADE THEM
A MARK FOR COMMENT.

Eccentricity In Dress at Washington Net
So Great as 1t Once was-Few "Dudes"
Among the Lawmakers-The Most StriI-
ing Dressers Are From the West.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-04-25
[special Correspondence. !

Among the Lawmakers-The Most Strik-
ing Dressers Are From the West.
Especial Correspondence.
WASHINGTON, April 20.-The Quixot-
ic attack made by young Bailey of Tex
as on one of the institutions of civilized
society has made much amusement for
the people Of Washington. 1t does not
make bit of difference to them whether
the Texas congressman wears dress
suit or not. Even if there were danger
that his example would prove conta-
gious, no one would care rap. The
dress coat does not make society. Socie-
ty made the dress coat, and would
quickly discard it for good and sufficient
reason.
Jeffersonian Simplicity.
These things change from time to
time. The silk hat, which Mr.. Bailey
derides, is only century old, and in
that century it has taken hundred
shapes. A century ago jefferson, the ia
Their of Democracy, wore silk stockings,
knee breeches and silver buckled shoes
to clothe his neither limbs. Jefferson
was a stickler for simplicity. In these
days I am afraid ne would be called by
that word of recent origin-a "crank"
on the subject. He cared SO little for
formality that he abolished the levees
which Washington had established,
much to the discontinue of those who
made up the society" of the newly
founded, struggling capital One after
noon they determined to protest against
deprivation of the courtly official recep-
ton, and party of gay young lads and
gayer lasses called at the presidents
house and waited for Jefferson's return.
He came from his daily horseback exer-
else and strobe into tie room in dusty
coat and riding boots So scant was his
courtesy that his visitors made quick
departure. And they did not return.
Jetferson's impressive plainness was
partly assumed and for purpose. He
came into office confronting a condition
of national discontent-a feeling which
had spread all over the country that the
republic was drifting toward royalism.
The court etiquette of Washington s
two administrations, retained by Ad-
ans, had impressed the people with the
idea that the government was approach
ing monarchy, that perhaps the blood of
! the Revolution had been paid merely
for an exchange of kings-the one across
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-04-25
IN RAINBOW COI.ORS.
THEY DO NOT SHOCK THE STYLISH
WEARER
Lemon Yellow, Pea Green and Bright Red
Are Quite COmInon-Ne Dress Goods.
Handsome Poplins and BrOcaded Silks.
Thin Goods.
Especial Correspondence

Especial Correspondence.
NEW YORK, April 20.-For refined
lady couple of short seasons ago to
have worn such a combination of pri-
mary colors as is now in fashion would
have been to proclaim her deficient in
taste Or color blind. l have in my
minds eye walking or visiting dress
OF lemon yellow arlnure silk, with a
garniture of red brocade, trimmed with
white lace and black velvet ribbon.
And yet, being familiar now with the
brilliant colorings, this does not shock
me in the least. On the contrary, find
it handsome. Perhaps this is because of
the artistic disposal of the colors. The
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-04-25

and some twisted. This latter is rather
harsh, but makes up well. Corkscrew
suitings are shown for the first time in
colors. Corded cloth is quite new. 1t is
very wide and has a fine, firm body, and
so far it has been produced only in neu-
trail tints and deep prune color. But
doubtless it will soon be seen in other
colors, as it is bound to take public
fancy.
Hats and bonnets grow prettier and
somewhat more modest as the season
wakes. But they are pretty all the same.
Flowers and feathers are quarrellng for
the mastery, with feathers somewhat
ahead. olive hAkFEK.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-04-25
BEHIND Inf:
FOOTLICATS.
Most Remarkable Theatrical
Figure of the Century.
REOOLLE0TI0Es OF BOUOIoAULT.

The Young Dramatist-Long Career as
Playwright and Player-His School For
Acting-Incidents In His Wonderful Ca
reer.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-04-25
Boucicault's Private Life.

1 was associated for considerable
time and at different periods with Dion
Boucicault as stage manager. 1 was
with Laura Keene when he was a men,
Der of the company and was afterward
with him at Niblo's when he was in
the heyday of his glory and was making
his own productions He was one of the
most peculiar men the stage has ever
known. In private life he was as gener-
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-04-25
Especial Correspondence.J

New YORK, April 2O.-If were ask.
ed to name the man who in my opin-
ion, was the most remarkable theatrical
figure of the nineteenth century,
should unhesitatingly select Dion Bou-
cicault, not because he was the greatest
actor Or the greatest playwright or the
greatest stage manager, because he prob
ably had his superior in each of these
branches Of the dramatic art but be-
cause he possessed a combination of all
in a greater degree than any man with
whom l have ever been brought into
contact or of whom we have any record
during recent years
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-31
EXTRA SESSION
OF the Tennessee Legislature Called BY
Gov. Taylor.

Gov. Taylor.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 3O.-Wednes-
dasnight Gov. Taylor issued call for
the assembling of the legislature in
extra session January L. The most
important matters enumerated relate
to the assessment and taxation of rail-
ways, telegraph and telephone lines
and results from the recent decision of
United States Judge Clark in granting
those corporations an injunction re-
straining the state board of equalizers
from putting in force the assessments
for taxation made by the railroad COM
mission.
A United States senator will also be
elected. Senator Turney and Con-
gresham Mcmillan are candidates.
Indications now point to extreme leg
islatiOn against railroad, telephone
and telegraph companies with a posi-
BILE clash with the federal court
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-31
Death of Col. Lewdermilk.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.-Col. VIM. II.
Lewdermilk died here Wednesday.
aged 5S years He was born in Cum
berland, Nd. and was educated at
Louisville, KY. He enlisted in a Ken
lucky regiment at the outbreak of the
late war and later became an officer on
zen Hazen's staff. He was captured
at Stone river, and after eight months
In Libby prison was exchanged and
served in the battles of Shiloh and
Chlckamauga- After the war he edit
ed newspaper at Cumberland. Md.
and also was postmaster. In 1878 he
came to Washington and built I'D a
large book business. :
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-31
GEN. AGUIRRENO
Reported to Have Captured Ar Insur-
gent Camp in Santa Clara.
Reported That the Son of Gen Garcia Died
From Wounds Received in Battle-A
Decree Establishing an AutonOmic
Government and Administration.

HAVANA, Dec. 29.-According to an
nouncements from Spanish sources the
combined operations undertaken by
Gen. AguirrenO, in the province of
Santa Clara, have resulted in the cap
ture of an insurgent camp, 20 of the
enemy killed and three captured. The
Spanish loss was two men killed and
seven wounded. 1t is further reported
that the Spanish troops have been en-
gagged with the insurgents commanded
by Napoles. In this case the insur-
gents are said to have lost several men
killed and the Spaniards say that
after the engagement an insurgent
captain and seven armed privates sur
rendered.
Advices from Manzanillo say that
Spanish troops have left there to re-
lieve the garrison of Santa Cruz, which
is threatened by the insurgents
A report is current here that the son
OF Calixto Garcia died recently from
wounds received during the insurgent
attack upon Guamo.
Wednesday the Official Gazette pub
hshed decree establishing an auton-
Omic government and administration
for the island of Cuba from January l.
The insurgents have dynamited a
railroad bridge at San Rafael, between
Minas and Campo Florida, this prov
ince.
Congressman VIM. H. King has gone
to Matanzas, Sagua La Grande and
other towns in the interior, bearing
letters from Senior Jose Congosto, Sec
rotary general of the government, to
the local authorities.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The Spanish
minister has received dispatch from
Havana stating that the autonomists
mayors of Bejucal and Juanabacoa had
been inaugurated amid great enthusi-
asm, the people receiving them with
shouts of Long Live Spain!'
The dispatch adds that the patriotic
spirit shown at these demonstrations
gives assurance of the speedy realiza-
ton of the good effects of an autono-
nous form of government in Cuba.
The autonomous mayors in these two
cities are among the first to be named,
in each case succeeding a military
ruler under the martial system hith-
erto in force.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-31
nnsn 70 the Klondike.

The railroads are confidently expecting
big rush of travel to the Klondike in the
spring. 1t is estimated that fully LOG, PEG
Die will attempt to reach the gold fields a
soon as the winter is over, and with de
sire to turn a nlmble penny at every oppor-
tunity trunk lines are beginning to prepare
for the expected rush. One of the first in
the field is the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad,
which has already begun the running of the
through tourist car from New York City to
San Francisco without change by way of
Philadelphia, Washington, Parkersburg and
Cincinnati, reaching ST. Louis Wednesday
evening, Texarkana Thursday afternoon, Ell
Paso, Texas, Friday evening and San Fran
cisco Sunday morning. This service is in adj
dition to the one provided by the Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad from Pittsburgh by way of
Cincinnati and the Illinois Central to New
Orleans and the Southern Pacific through to
the coast, the Pittsburgh car leaving every
Wednesday The New York car on its re.
turn leaves San Francisco Monday evening,
and the Pittsburgh car leaves on Thursday.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-31
"(Signed) MARTIN JULIAN.
LEAVING DAWSON.
1t is Thought Hundreds of Persons VIII
Perish From Cold and Starvation on the
Way Out.

1t is Thought Hundreds of Persons VIII
Perish From Cold and Starvation on the
Way Out.
DAWSON CITY, Yukon River, n. W.T.,
Nov. 81. via Port Townsend, Wash,
Dec. 29.-Fully 600 men are leaving
Dawson on the ice, taking the winter
trail up the Yukon to Juneau, on the
Pacific coast.
Most of them are drawing their own
sleds and starting short of provisions.
A few of the more lucky nave dog
trains and furs.
1t is believed that fully 800 will per-
ish of cold. and starvation on the
way out. They can not drag their
heavy loads over the rough ice and
deep snow inside of three months, and
their provisions will barely last 40
days.
Many have no fur robes or mecca
sins, and must freeze.
Swift Water Bill and James Boiler,
who carried out my dispatches on
September "a, are in trouble. Swift
Water Bill has frozen his feet near Pell
river. Jack Dalton, the noted from
tiersman, who carried my dispatches
from here on October IA, is reported
murdered near Rink Rapids. or the Yu-
kOn river
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-31
THE FRENCH ADVANCE.
An Attack About to Be Made on Willy Old
Chief Samory.

PARIS, Dec. 30.-The French it is an
nounced have occupied Odienne and
Sambatigila. 1t is believed this indi-
Gates that an advance againt Chief Sam
DRY is imminent. Chief Samory is West
African chieftain who for over twelve
years past has been the most danger
GUS antagonist the Europeans have had
to deal with. After ten years of guer-
rilla warfare he was driven out
of the Soudan, but he made swoop
upon the fertile region of Kong. a
dependency of the French ivory
coast. Since then Chief Samory has
repeatedly been heard from and last
August his forces surprised and routed
a detachment of French troops sent to
occupy territory which, it is said,
SamOry had offered to evacuate
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-31
Two Miners, Horrible Death.

eWHKEsBARRE. Pa, Dec 2S.-John
Agnew and Thomas Kennedy met a
horrible death Monday in the Alden
shaft. They had been sent dowr, the
shaft to cut the ice which prevented
the carriage from running. They cut
away the ice until the car descended
200 feet, when it struck. The men
could not signal the engineer and the
rope continued to coil on top of the
bonnet Of the car until its weight
forced the carriage beyond the ice for
natioa. The car descended swiftly until
The rope broke. when it fell $50 f. ct.
The men were dashed to pieces.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-31
The Yukon Relief Expedition.

PoRTLAND, Ore, Dec. 29.-The steam.
ship George W. Elder sailed for Dvea
and okaguay with 125 passengers and
oOO tons of freight. Fifty horses and
4OO,O feet of lumber were offered
but the Elder was unable to make
room Tor them. Among the passengers
was Maj. l.. II. Rucker, Fourth United
states cavalry, who goes to Skaguav
and Dyea to make an investigation of
the passes for the purpose of selecting
Inc most feasible route for the govern.
ment Yukon relief expedition.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-31
THE BOURBON NEWS FRIDAY. DECEMBER 81. 1897
THE SITUATION
In China, From Financial Point, h Dis.s-
trous-It is Hoped That England WIN
Render Aid and Avert a War.

In China, From a Financial Point Ia s,;..>
trous-It is Hoped That England WIN
Render Aid and Avert a War.
BERLIN, Dec. 3O.-The Tageblatt sav.
Prince Henry of Prussia will visit the
mikado and the king of Corea. It's
Kiel correspondent says further force
of marines will start for China in Ian
uary.
ROME, Dec. 30.-The ministers of for
eign affairs. finance and Commerce.
conferred Tuesday regarding the meas
ures to be adopted to develop the COM
mercial relations of Italy with China.
LONDON. Dec. 30.-A dispatch from
Pekin says:
The proposed arrangement for
Russian guaranteed four per cent. loan
of 100, 600, 600 taels is not yet ratified.
The situation is disastrous and the
only hope is thaA England will render
financial help, as otherwise war is the
only alternative.
Sir Claude Macdonald, the British
ambassador, has asked few days de-
lay in order to refer the matter to the
home government.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3O.-The British
embassy has not received word from
the foreign Office on the eastern situa-
ton, but in common with other diplo-
mats the officials view the situation as
the most interesting one now occupy
ing attention. There is a general
Opposition to credit the late
reports that a considerable Brit
ish feet is at Port Hamilton.
off
Japanese ships are in the same vicin-
lily. There are some II British ships
on the Asiatic sta ton and a good part
of them appear to be centering about
COrea- This, however, is said to be
apart from the general question of
Chinese partition, and to relate only to
the displacement of an English official
who has had an influential position
in the administration of Corean af-
fairs.
French diplomats say that France is
not likely to take any part in the
struggle for Chinese territory, if that
eventually comes, as France has al
ready secured most extensive possess.
sions in southeastern China, notably
French Tonquin. 1t was NJ. Patenotre,
the late French am oassador at Wash
ington, who carried through the
negotiations with Ii Hung Chang
by which France secured this foot
hold on Asiatic soil. Beyond the send
ing of the French cruiser Jean Bart to
Chinese waters, it is said that the
Chiness situation does not appear to
have aroused France, and the dispatch
of this cruiser is said to have no more
significance than the sending of the
United States ship Raleigh, which is
now on her way to the Chinese station.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-31
China Is Alarmed.

PEKIN, Dec. 29.-The German ques-
tion is still unsettled. China's difficult
ty lis increased, owing to the uncer-
tainty of the attitude of the powers
Germany's withdrawal from Kiao.
Chou bay is said to be conditional up
On her finding a suitable naval station
elsewhere. China is becoming alarmed
1T the present situation. The govern
nent appears to be utterly powerless.
No answer has been received from Rus
STA concerning the proposed loan.
There are calamitous forebodings con.
aected with the suns eclipse on New
Years day.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-31
A HOT TIME.
Large Pipe Organ in a Chicago Hotel De-
strOyed by Fire.

Large Pipe Organ in a Chicago Hotel De-
stroyed by Fire.
CHICAGO; Dec. 29.-Fire late Tuesday
afternoon destroyed the large pipe or
gan In the Office of the Great Northern
hotel, entailing loss of $4,000 upon
the managers of the hotel. Althouph
the fire was confined entirely to the
pipe organ, it sent out such clouds of
smoke that many of the guests be-
came alarmed and a serious panic
was narrowly averted. The Searle
d Horeth Co., of this citv.
was banquetting its employees when
the lire broke out and the feasters
were compelled to adjourn their ban
qnet In hurry. Later, when the fire
was out, they resumed their feastipg.
BY curious coincidence the last air
played by the organ before its de-
struction was ''There1l Be a Hot Time
In the Old Town Tonight
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-31
The French seizes Hal Nan Island.

SHANGHAI, Dec. 3O.-It is reported
here that the admiral of the French
feet has hoisted the French flag on
Hal Nan island. The Chinese offered
no opposition. Hal Nan island is off
the south coast of China and separates
the Gulf of Tonquin from the China
sea. 1t has an estimated area of 1900
square miles and a population of a mil
lion Chinese, exclusive of wild tribes
in the interior
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-31
Shot His Sweetheart and Himself.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 2S.-Monday after
noon in Clayton, a suburb of this city.
Marcus Nassaur shot his sweetheart.
Miss Katie Dosenbach, and then blew
out his own brains. The girl is thought
to be fatally hurt. Her father was for
many years collector and sheriff of
st. Louis county and is wealthy. Mas
saur's attentions to the young lady
were not approved by her family and
this, it is thought, caused their guar
rel
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-31
Sent Threatening Letters to Prominent
Men,

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-J. W. Harris. a
North Carolina Negro, was arraigned
tuesday on the charge of sending
threatening letters to Vim. K. Wander.
blIt' Charles Broadway Rouss, John
Wanamaker and other prominent men.
Inc letters demanded money under
threat OF personal violence, and alleged
that the writer. was a member of a So
clety formed to extort relief from mil
Ironalres at any price. AS no one ap-
peared to prosecute, Harris was COM
united to the workhouse as a vagrant.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-31
FOUND DEAD,
County Treasurer Murdered and the Con-
tents of His Desk and Sa fe Snatto.oLl

County Treasurer Murdered and the Con-
tents of His Desk and Safe Scattered.
LAFAYETTE,' Ind, Dec. 3O.-James
Kirkley, treasurer of Benton county,
was found dead in his Office at Fowler
at o'clock Thursday morning. He
was shot through the temple and a
pistol was laying by his side. His own
revolver was found in his desk. The
drawers of the desk and safe were
opened and the contents scattered
about the office. Mr.. Kirlzlev was
serving his second term as treasurer.
There is great excitement and a posse
OF citizens are out searching for the
TDur6erarS
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-31
COLORED WOMAN
Chopped to Death in Kansas City by Her
Husband.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 3O.-Nettie
Johnson, a young Negress, was chop
ped to death with Ratchet Wednesday
night in an alley near Tenth and
Wyandotte streets in the business dis
trict of the city. Her husband was the
murderer. Each of the eight blows upon
her head split the skull, and her hands
were literally chopped to pieces.
Nearby stood horse and an express
wagon in which there were ropes tied
to a heavy stone. 1t had evidently
been the intention of the murderer to
throw his victim into the river, but the
woman's cutlery had prevented this be-
ing done Johnson is stall at large.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-31
A Big Mortgage.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Ia, Dec. 30.-The
Chicago & Northwestern railway filed
in the register of deeds Office here
Wednesday mortgage for $165, 600, 900
in favor of the United States Trust Co.
of New York. 1t covers all the prop
erty of the company and is given for
the purpose of extinguishing outstand-
ing bonds of the company amou nting
to $114, 3O2, 900. The recording fees will
amount to S25.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-31
The Report Can Not Be Confirmed.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. S0.-The
statement sent from New York that
the British Hosiery Co., of Thornton,
r. l., intended to remove to the south
and locate plant in Nashville, can
not be confirmed here. Diligent in
quiry has failed to find any one who
knows Of the reported intention of the
hosiery cOmDanV
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-12-31
Cattle Perish in a Fire.

VERNON, Ind, Dec. 3O.-A large barn
belonging to James E. Wilson, two
and a half miles west of this place,
was destroyed by fire, together with
its contents, consisting of implements,
machinery, IL head of stock and much
hay. Estimated loss, $4,000, covered
by insurance. Origin unknown.