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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-11-14
here. He eussed Providence on account

here. He eussed Providence on account of them mothers-in-law, and he was drowned the night O the fog to pay fur it. How's the wimin?"
 "Gone," sez she.
 "Whar' to?"
 "Why, Abe hadn't been out O the house 5 minutes when they began to jaw and pull hair, and the three of lem was in sich hurry to git home that they waded across the creek. Ohl landsl but why couldn't Abe hey had some sense!"
 And so you see what dratted idiot that Abe Parker was. Providence flung them ole cats into his cabin tossee how he would take it. If he'd kept on crab bin and mindin' his bizness he'd seen 'em toollen away, but he couldn't wait. He jest turned sorrerful and then mad, and then began to cuss things, and Providence reached out and took him by the neck and he was no more on airth among us. It never did and never will pay to be in q rush bout things, and it won't never do to cuss Provi- denee. Providence is a critter as won't stand it, and the way that Abe was tooken away is proof that she won't.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-11-14

Two or three good and really origina dresses are described.
 A rather tall girl of soft peaehy col bring and with heavy brown hair wore one of the simplest dresses noticed; il was at the same time the most re marked. 1t had the effect of being [ princess gown, but was not so really double row of buttons of rough pearls extending from the bodice down upon the skirt helped the illusion. TR material was a soft silver gray cloth, The bodice was blouse pouching very slightly and cut low, over a yoke of white crepe lisse laid in fine gathers. The top of the blouse was trimmed with scrolls of narrow white ribbon outlined with mauve baby ribbon. These scrolls formed fiat epaulettes over the tight sleeves, which were of white glace silk, thiekly covered with tiny outings of crepe lisse. A band of the white and mauve ribbons ran down the front of the blouse and un- der the mauve satin belt. continuing to the hem of the skirt where it was lOoG ttt let lO0SC AkODOt4 oC1o14S blIet formed the foot trimmings. Worn with this costume was toque of mauve velvet. trimmed with white chiffon and ostrich feathers.
 A more elaborate dress, also possess ing some originality, was of blue gray poplin, and was worn by young ma tron of brunette beauty. The skirt was of peculiarly graceful cut, and was trimmed with four ruchings of blue gray chiffon, set quite near one an- other. in front. but sweeping up the skirt in curves behind. Down the front, from throat to ground, fell a central panel of cream guipure. There was a narrow ist belt of blue gray velvet drawn tasor8h paste buckle, and there were epaulettes of guipure ruched with chiffon over the tight gui, pure sleeves. At the throat came an immense bow of white chiffon, and at
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-11-14

one side of the bodice a bow of coral velvet, giving a color of great piquancy. Blue gray velvet was called upon for the toque, which was trimmed with chiffon, yiolets and ostrich feathers.
 A dress which suggested the possi- biIity of a revival of the polonaise was q fawn-colored cloth, with inerusta- tions of rich embroidery stimulating a long polonaise upon the skirt, which was plain otherwise. The pouehed bodice was made with a double collar the lower one deep enough to be like small bolero, the upper one reaching out into epaulettes on the shoulder Both collars were heavily embroidered and edged, as was the skirt embroid- cry, with a line of fur, A standing col lar at the throat was fur-edged also. To finish this toilette came a toque of periwinllle velvet, with tuft of yio- lets at one side. and above it an aigrette of the same flower.
 A prominent toilet in a prominent box was of old rose cloth with a close fitting bodice of old rose moire, striped broadly across with black satin and green velvet. The bodice front was a vest of gray cloth, studded with steel and berdered on either side with Per sian lamb; to edge the Persian lamb were bands of gray-green velvet sewn with silver. The waistband, of old rose velvet, was caught with steel slide. Below the belt the Persian lamb and velvet were continued behind and in front in square tabs.
 The matinee wrap appeared short, as rule. 0ftener than it should, it took the form of Russian blouse jacket worn by stout woman.
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-11-14
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 ter Clothes Some JeWelry Novelties.
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New York.-This is the story of mat inee. There were three or four men pres ent, probably; there was one within my range of view. But such a twittering flock of women!
 There were women young, women still young, and women young-lookfng There are no other known varieties of women. In the department stores they divide Delft ware, whose address is supposed to be Holland, into Delft, ," real Delft" and genuine imported Delft"
 There was standing room only'' at the matinee, and not much of that; women have hung on to car straps so long that sitting is becoming, by hered- 1ty. almost unnatural to them
 The sound of the women was that of cloud of sparrows settling into a spruce tree at sunset; and the sight of them-who said poultry show?' If all hats are covered with pIumes, most necks have little furry heads with beady eyes and pointed noses peering from under them. so that the prospect of lively times on the chicken roosts is
  a good one.
 There may have been a play, but these are the things to which I paid attention. The new shake amounts to a competitive examination in gloves and hands. When two women stand up to each other. wrist to wrist and fingers to fingers, the little, faddish sway to and fro, tick tock, like a clock pendulum, as ordained by fashion. gives just time enough for measure ment and observation; everybody near is fully informed who wears fives and whose number is 624; also who has new gloves, and who has economized.
 The jewelry novelties that women are wearing this autumn are in part as follows: Large round lockets to hang below the waist; these have glass faces and carry four-leaged elovers. Slides for the pet dog-eollar of black velvet
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-11-14
Bermuda's Hog Money.

Hog money is the queer name by which the brass money which was coined in Bermuda in 1915 came to be known. On the face of it was hog; on the other side ship of that period. The coins are very rare and prized by collectors. The history of this device is curious and interesting. A Spanish vessel, commanded by Juan Bermudez, and on it's way back to Cuba with a cargo of hogs, was wrecked there. This was in 1515. Later in the same century, when the English discovered this land, they found country inhabited by hogs. While the money was certainly not artistic or beautiful. it had the merit of individuality, being absolutely unique in the world of Chicago News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-11-14
Yellomstone Pnrk nenrr.

Col Young, acting superintendent of the Yellowstone park, reports that coyotes and black bears have multiplied so rapidly in the park, under the pro- lection afforded them against hunters, that they have become a source of am noyance. He advises that some of the coyotes be killed, and that specimens of the bears be captured and presented 10 geological museums. Youths Com panion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-11-14
The Greek Court.

The court of Greece must be an ideal court, since it knows of no such thing as 3 court set, and the queen at its head is completely identified with the com mon people. Queen Olga spends much time in visiting the poor and mingling with all classes of people. The palace gardens are thrown open two days in the week to the public. These gardens are in shady grove, and anyone who pleases may attend the military con eerts given there.-London Truth.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-11-14

You can't tell how good house keeper woman is by the way she iresses in the street.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-12-17
Hoods Pills a1e easy to take,
easy to operate, Cures indigss.
ton, headache.

Col. Monroe received letter
the other day from Judge Hoke
of Preston county, in which he
speaks of getting located all
right at Windsor, Nova Scotia,
and tells about crossing little
river every day that is fifty feet
deep and runs both ways, one
way in the morning and the 9TH
er way in the evening. The wa.
ter is an arm of the Bay of Fun
dy. that runs up through the
city, and the tide, which is said
to be higher along the Bay of
Fundy than any other place in
the world, rushes up this water
course in the evening and back
in the morning. The Judge
crosses this peculiar stream in
going back and forth between
the Consulate and his home
NctC Dominion.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-12-17
A NATIONAL UNIVERSITY.

WASHINGTON, Dec. IA The
bill to establish the University Of
the IInited States was introduced
zsaberass Monde II is the
dISsg Of more than 100 yeaf i
of agitation. 1t originated with
George Washington, who willed'
$25, 600 for that purpose.
The bill. in general terms, pro-
vides for an institution of the
highest possible type for the
graduates of accredited colleges
and universities only, with special
reference to the work of orlgi-
ma. research and investigation in
all important fields of inquiry.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-12-17

The Ohio River Railroad re-
fused to run excursion trains to
Ripley on the occasion of the
banging Of John Morgan, which
takes place December 16. Num-
erous requests had been made to
the management, but the officials
say they are averse to catering
to morbid curiosity.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-12-17
From Salem.

F. A. Orr travelling salesman
for the Vance Shoe Co., of
Wheeling. was greeting his many
friends in town this week.
Mrs. j. T. Ads has returned
from three weeks visit with
friends at Harrisonsburg, Va.
Born unto Geo. Ross and wife,
on the Sth, a son.
Chas. A.Schntte was at Sedalia
Sunday where he had gone to see
his mother who is suffering from
a slight illness.
D. G. Powell was at home TO,
a few days the early part of the
week.
Misses Laura and Lora linn
are spending a week visiting at
Dola. Their brother Ord is TAX
log care of the Telephone Office
during their absence.
j. T: Carpenter has bought a
lot of Mrs. Margaret Randolph
just across the pike from the
depot. 1t is presumed he will
build himself residence in the
spring.
Mart Armstrong. of Franks
Run, was at the Payne farm this
week.
Mr.. All Graham. of Franks
Run, has been given the posi-
ton of field boss in the Payne
oil field and has moved his FAINT
ly there.
j. W. Carpenter is at Wheel
ing this week where he mas gone
, to take some degrees in higher
Masonry.
The social committee of the
Endeayor society of the First
Day Baptist church, will give 4
Measar,ng Party a. the hons
lgok 4rss Henry awlSer o9 hHrsI
day nigh Dec: 1Dtd.
1t is announced that Rev. LIE.
Peters, Of Petersburg. will
preach at the Baptist church on
Sunday night, Dec. 18th.
Our citizens are quietly work
ing away at the bank question,
and we are confident that ere
they stop the Salem bank will be
a reality. *.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-12-17

Itlooks as if cattle feeders and
hippers had become panic
ricken the way they have rush
Rcattle forward lately, regard
IS of heavy declines. Whatever
ay be the state Of the trade, it
besnt pay to get excited and
ramp tue trade in an effort to
Etiu ahead of a glut that prooa-
y would not be if it were not
tsuch excitement. There are
ttoo many cattle coming that
I've no business on a market
ben corn is soplenty and cheap.
|SocImon,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-12-17
WESTON WHISPERS.

For the first time this season
the ground was covered with
snow Sunday night.
County Superintendent White
is making his annual visit to the
schools of the county.
The West Virginia Patriot is
the name of a new weekly paper
to be established in Weston soon.
1t will be owned by a Joint stock
company and we are informed q
number of business men have
subscribed stock. From the
prospectus of the paper We learn
that Rev. J. d. Williams, of
Pittsburg, will be editor. Rev.
Williams delivered q series of
lectures in the town and county
a few weeks World.
Miss Theresa King left last
Saturday for a few days visit to
friends in Clarksburg.
D. E. Dent, who left here some
time ago, under such mysterious
and unfavorable circumstances,
made his appearance here few
days ago, and had the audacity
to write a letter to the Independ
emit, denying in an emphatic man.
ner, that he left Weston, in an
illicit manner with a woman by
the name of Stewart. AS to the
truthfulness of the report we
know nothing, but certainly the
circumstances look dark against
him, as he deserted his wife who
lives at Sutton, unprovided for,
aud almost heart broken, at his
conduct.-1ymes.
I
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-12-17
KILLEp a WOLF.

Jet Roy, killed on the farm Of
Rev. George Hartman, in the
mountains, near Elkins, W. Va.
a wolf that measures seven feet
from end Of tail to tip of nose
and weighed fifty pounds. This
is the last of a pack of seven that
had been devastating that sec
ton for the past thirty years.
The animal was caught in a trap
which, dragged several miles
before it was shot.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-12-17

Dr.. Z. OLIVER BELT may not
Fable 70 make his usual winter
pit to Clarksburg, in which
(se DR.. M. Griffith who is as,
GATED with him at the Episco-
(lEye, Ear and Throat Hospital,
ashington, D. G., will visit this
ace for him on Wednesday and
fursday, December Goth and
h, 1897, Practice limited to
Seases Of the eye and ear. Std.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-12-17
BUCKHANN0N.

Walter Shain. Of Clarksburg,
- IN town Monday.
MISS Eva Hart who has been
!. constant attendance at the sick
u side of her sister, Mrs. Hill
|I.srv, for the past three weeks
IAN leave for her home at Ro-
niue's Mills Friday.
There seems to be a we'll Or
yipized band of thieves in Buck
cannon who have committed in
Ermerable thefts, and still con-
lime making much trouble for
n, honest and Industrious citi-
ans who have worked hard to
(ecumulate and get together
heir winters supplies, by break
10 into their barns, meat houses,
ID coops, coal houses and even
e,idences, and appropriating
Ebatever they put their hands
pon.-Delta.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-12-17

Judge Asa W. Tenney, of New
York. died at his home Dec. 10.
He will be- remembered as one Of
the greatest orators of the last
campaign. He SPOKE in Clarks-
burg 1t the Republican wigwam
and at other points in this coun-
ty.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-12-17

With gold reserve amounting
upward of s15S,ooo, 900, which
a much higher figure than it
Iss reached since 1890, the Trea-
|ary IS obviously in a thorough
robust and re.assurlng condi-
Ion. The fiscal year of the new
|dninistration has proved that
here is nothing like having a re.
erve which stays reserved.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-12-17

Some of the old fogies of King
wood are kicking against that
town adopting electric street
lights. They are afraid they
can't sleep when the electricity
is turned on.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-12-17
This Tells where Health May Be
EouAd,

And that is more important
than making money. If your
blood is impure, Hoods Sarsa-
parllla is the medicine for you.
1t cures scrofula, salt rheum,
rheumatism, catarrh and all
other diseases originating in or
promoted by impure blood and
low state Of the system.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-12-17


New York's capitol. which has
bst s22, 900. 600. or IS. ooo. 900
lore than the capitol at Wash
|gton, is not large enough to
sommodate the State depart
|snts, and a bill will be intro.
iced to erect an additional
hiding at a cost Of S2.ooo,o 900.
be Albany capitol was design
Ito secure appropriations, and
that respect it has been q
agniticent success.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-12-17

The newspapers of this State
eserye great credit for oppos-
p an extra session of the legis-
|ture. as they mostly did. They
|rote themselves out at of at
asst twenty Thousand dollars,
rit would have cost. fully that
publish the constitutions
|aendments int them for the time
6uired by law :l.ss gassl
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-12-17

hind at the right price.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-12-17
THE STRANGER

is as welcome as the
steady customer. Our business
is to compound medicines and
sell drugs. and not to discrimi-
nate between patrons. Our pre-
scription work is without peer;
it has brought us customers from
miles. The drugs we use are
warranted absolutely pure and
fresh.
Wells g. Haymaker.
City Drug Store.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-12-17
THE JURORS.

Lawyers, commissioners and
clients are all busy from now
until circuit court meets. Several
important cases are on the
docket to be tried. The follow
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-12-17

Our citizens are quietly work.
ing away at the bank question,
and we are confident that ere
they stop the Salem bank will be
a reality. K.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-12-17

E. G. TETR1cK, Clerk.
The times., 1897-09-16

The condition Of the market on the
whole, taking in all the fluctuations yes
terday and the close, was fairly salts
factory, though what may come is un-
questiouabIy uncertain. BuIish influ-
ences were strong in the morning in the
speculative situa ton, and the developments
that did not bear in that direction were
little needed by the street. NJ hat the
rampant bulls of the present time would
consider positively unfayorable news is
still absent. 1t is known now that the
discussion OF the Cuban situation between
President Mckinley and his lieutenant
viii hardly lead to anything that the
street need fear in the way OF action for
soi.Ie tine to come. There are nutter-
ings OF an fncipient strike in the Penn
syIvania coal regions, and While London
took some low-priced stock, ii sold Others.
Exchange, too, was a shade fifmer, which
for the time being is d check TO gold i'm
porting -uuors. Despite these small sug-
gestions of unpleasant conditions, the mar
ket was strong yesterday almost all over
the board, and there We're some remark
able rises
The times., 1897-09-16
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.
A Woman Forges Grocer Graves
Name To a Note.

Alexandria, Sept. 15.- The name of Mr..
v. 7. Graves the grocer at Fairfax and
Franklin streets, was forged on a note
today for $40, but both the bank officials
and AR. Graves refused To state who the
guilty party was. They would state only
that The ryrger was weIl-known woman,
and that the amount realized by her had
been made good and that no criminal pro-
ceedings would be instituted.
The matter was not reported TO the
authorities, and the police were not aware
that forgery had been committed. The
note was made payable at tie banking
house OF Burke q Herbert, and when pre-
seuted there today was discounted without
hesitation.
Exactly how the bank officials discover
ed the forgery could not be learned. How.
ever Mr- Graves was notified this even
ing, and upon threatening prosecution to
the guilty party succeeded i'll recovering
the amcanU secured.
a meeting of the committee on light
last night it was decided to recommend
u council a reduction in the price of gas
for power. heating and cooking purposes
to S1.I0 per thousand feet.
Rex. L. / McDougle was called upon
today to unite a young couple VINO
reached Alexandria awheel. They were
Mr George E. Strobe, jr., of Washington,
and Miss Hattie c. Culbertson, of Fort
Myer Heights.
a gang of tranps, fter drinking sew.
eral kegs of beer, engaged in riot on
Payne street tonight. Officers Pettis,
knight and Ferguson reached the scene
IN time t. capture three of the disturbars
of the peace Several Of the participants
in the row received ugly wounds.
The times., 1897-09-16
THE STOCK MARKET STRONG
Consolidated Gas Scores an Advance
of Forty Points.
General Electric the Feature In the
Industrial DIVISION London
Houses Again Active.

New York, Sept. 10 The general stock
marset was strong today and active, and
many noteworthy advances were scored,
though they were naturally dwarfed by
the remarkable movement in the Gasstocks.
london houses were again active on both
sides of the market, and on balance were
sellers TO small extent.
A conspicuous feature of the railway
list was the Vanderbilt group, which We're
notably strong
In the industrial division General Electric
was the feature. The erangers were strong
and active, with Omaha and logically
NorthwesterR in the lead.
All Of the stocks of gas companies dealt
in on the exchange scored remarkable ad'
vances today. Doubtless the advances
scored in Laclede Gas and Chicago Gas
were in a measure sympa thetic with the
remarkable rise in Consolida ted Gas which
carried the price OF that stock forty points
over its opening figures yesterday. That
an dniIlgama ton of the various companies
enga gcd in the business Of manufacturing
gas for this locality is to be undertaken
is the most plausible theory 10 account
for the appreciation In the gas stocks.
Among the annual statements Of various
companies reporting particular interest
attaches to the report of the Oregon Rail
way ana Navigation Company, on account
OF tn. recent rapid advance in the sc.
curlties OF the company and the phenomenal
increases in its earnings during the two
months of the current fiscal year. The
gross increase since June 80 amounts 70
$2T2, 900, which is equal 10 IS per cent.
The cloaing was strong, though at prices
somewhat lower than the highest figures
of the day.
The times., 1897-09-16
AFFAIRS IN PORTO RICO.
The Government Taking Precautions
to revent an Uprising.

New York, Sept. 15.-Under date of
September Z, a gentleman living i'll Porto
Rico whites to one of his friends in this
city;
.'Tae government fears that serious
unrising may occur at any moment, and
all sorts Of precautions are taken to
prevent it. Forts are building all along
the ridge Of mountains across the iSand.
1T was said few days ago that
Cautain G eneraI Marin had resigned, but the
report has not been confirmed Inc
country is in 6; state of alarm. The jaiis
all over the island are crowded with
nolitical prisoners, ] know that some
sixty persons, including several merchants
and farmers, hay We lately been imprisoned.
Many persons have left the island, and
Others are preparing to leave for fear OF
incarceration.
.'I 10 not know whether n revolution
is actually preparing or not, but / may say
that il this condition OF affairs should con-
tiuue the people here Will be driven TO
revolt. Prisoners are subjected 10 torture
in order to extort from them confessions of
their participation in alleged conspracies.
1.-The outlook cannot be more gloomy
Our country is now going through terrible
crisis. Would that we could throw our
yoke off aud live the life OF independence
under the protection of the United States
What a great country Porto Rico would be
then? We are all here either for annexa-
ton, or for independence under an AInerl-
can protectorate. Let them come; there
are but 8 eco Spanish soldiers here. The
country would all side with the Americans,
aad in less than one week the island would
be in their hands"