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a Watermelon Duel.

The birthday of American independ-
ence was celebrated in Atlanta with a
'nigger jubilee" The town was given
over to the darkies, and the principal
streets wore the aspect of a wiregrass
town in the turpentine regions on Sat
urday afternoon.
There were many strange scenes
where the darkies had gathered, and
the strangest of these was the water
melon duel, which was witnessed at
noon just in front Of the Kimbal
House. Here a travelling salesman had
gathered a lot of excursionists from
Athens. He proposed to give half
dollar and furnish the fruit to the
negro who could eat the most water
melon in ten minutes. There were
three entries. The negroes were each
given a melon to start on and were
allowed to cut it as they wished. The
word "go'' was given, and the three
men began to devour melons with the
ferocity of a steam engine. One of the
men had cut his melon in circular form.
These pieces he would break into seq
ments, which he would appear to swal-
low, rinds included.
Another darky, with a cavernous
mouth, had his melon in horizontal
slices. He would grab these with light
ning-like speed, swipe them quickly
across his mouth, allowing the seeds to
escape on one side and the husk 10
come out at the other.
AT the end of five minutes two of the
contestants had called enough" Each
one had eaten four melons. The other
darky continued until he declared that
he could eat no more. He had been
going into the red meat for seven min
utes and had scored six melons.
It was a remarkable record, and the
half-dollar was awarded to him This
The record-union., 1897-08-14
Summer Vests Reduced.

Women's Sleeveless Vests, rib
bed and run with silk tape. Both
square or pointed necks. Price
to close, I6c.
Real Lisle Vests, Richelieu rib
bed and with silk trimming and
tape. Reduced to 28c.
The record-union., 1897-08-14
WOmen's Fancy Bows.

All those neat and pretty Band
Bows by the main doorway are
just from New York. Puppies,
blues, greens and other colors, be-
sides some very handsome plaids
all in silks and satins.
Just the thing for wear with
present style of dress and your
choice for 25c.
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Not BreafhIess Then.

Aunt Maria cat the theater)-Why do
all those men rush out in breathless
haste the moment the curtain falls?
Uncle Henry-Just wait till they come
in again, and you'll understand it,
When they returned there was not
breathless one among them.-Boston
Transcript
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(Hl;5llIs' WEN sEd1Ils! I!l:{E sSSD
Nickel Silver
Forks and Spoons.

These goods are made of hard
white metal, Is per cent. nickel
silver, and will stand the hardest
kind of wear without turning
black or "brassy." Give entire
satisfaction wherever used. Tea
spoons, 45c set of six. Table
spoons and forks, 9oc per set.
The record-union., 1897-08-14
Japanese Crepe.

We have handsome Japanese
Cotton Crepes, in colors and with
tinsel at &C and I21c yard. They
make handsome light draperies,
washstand splashers, etc.
Also new Printed Cottons in
imitation of figured silks, 1oc
ward.
The record-union., 1897-08-14

It's a PLAIN business proposl-
ton, that buying and selling
clothing on the largest scale OF
anyone hereabouts, that we can
and do offer the greatest advan-
tages. If not, how long would we
hold first place? Certainly people
do not buy here for the simple
pleasure of doing so.
Not only are the qualities,
prices and styles right, but our
clothing fits. If alterations are
needed a hrst-class tailor is in at
tendance to make them free of
charge.
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More of Those
So 50 Mohair Skirts.

We have received another lot
of those celebrated Black Figured
Mohair Skirts at So so. They are
velvet bound, perfect hanging
and cut in new seven cores.
The record-union., 1897-08-14

the negro put in his pocket and walked
off, apparently feeling better for his
huge meal. Dat niger sho' am in
heben," said an old darky who had
been watching the contest Dem seb-
en- millions am ernuff ter glib him re-
ligion de res NV his nacherl life At
lanta Constitution
The record-union., 1897-08-14
Tiger Kid Shoes.

Tiger Kid is the name of a new
leather that we shall use this fall.
1t is soft black stock, dull finish.
The value of it is that while soft
and pliable it is very, very strong.
We have this new leather in
Women's Lace Shoes with either
low heels or spring heels, also in
Button Shoes, low heels or
spring heels. -Four sizes in all and
some of them with kid tops and
others with patent leather tips.
Your choice of styles, s. pair.
The record-union., 1897-08-14

For the purpose of ascertaining the
size and shape of horses hoofs without
the necessity of placing the shoe on
the hoof a newly designed measuring
apparatus is fitted with a metal band,
to be shaped to the hoof and clamped
in position.
The record-union., 1897-08-14
Washer.

If you want washing machine
this is the one to buy. 1t is the
best known of any, and is simple
in construction and we'll built.
So or.
The record-union., 1897-08-14
A Proper Protest.

'sSir," he shouted, do you not realize
that your actions place me in a bad
light before the public?"
Though overcome with confusion, the
property man managed to get the glare
Of the calcium on the center of the
stage, where strobe he who had just
spoken-Cincinnat Enquirer.
The record-union., 1897-08-14

Philanthropist-T am surprised that
lady of your refinement and good i'm
pulses should wear a dead bird upon
her hat.
The Offending One-But, then, you
see, a live bird would fly away unless
it We're tied on, and that would be
cruel, you know.-Boston Traveller.
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81 90 Each.
81 48 Each.

Misses and Children's Crash
Tam O'Shanters and Mortar
Boards, 39c
New colors in Watered Silk
Ribbon, 4 inches wide, at 25c
yard.
Cream or Black Ostrich Tips,
I21c.
The record-union., 1897-08-14
CouChes for SIP SO.

Figured Corduroy Couches,
clipper spring edges, we'll made.
Covered with good quality cor
duroy and fringe on both sides.
Artistic shades of blue, green or
garnet. $I2 50.
The record-union., 1897-08-14
Mems Fine Summer
Shirts at Reduced Prices.

Our Fancy Summer Shirts OF
Madras or Percale with laundered
collars and cuffs attached are all
this seasons purchase up to date
in patterns, we'll made and desir-
able in all respects. AS we do not
wish to carry any of them over
to next season we have decided to
make the following reductions in
prices:
The ST so shirts are reduced to
CSC.
The ST shirts are reduced to
75c.
The 75c shirts are reduced to
47c.
When it is remembered that all
of these were excellent values at
the original prices the fact be-
comes at once apparent that this
is the opportunity to buy high
grade shirts at low prices.
The record-union., 1897-08-14

Try McMorry's 5Uc uncoIored Japan
tea; E. B. tea, 60c; G. p. tea, 75c; P F.
Japan tea. doc; 531 NJ street.
The record-union., 1897-08-14

SEND THE WEEKLY UNION TO YOUR
friends in the East.
The record-union., 1897-08-14
Band
Concert.

There will be a concert in our
stores this evening by the
Foresters' Band, George c. Hol-
brook, Director.
PROGRAMME.
March-"Ohio State Band. Farrar
Overture-"No "Normandie' -. Barnard
Waltz-"Diana'' .... KiesIer
PotpOurri-"A Pleasant Evening
American Fantasia. ......... Tobani
Selection-''Robin Hood" De Koven
Medley Planners Own
.'''.. '-.... .MeyrelIeS
March-"Chicago Tribune" Chambers
The record-union., 1897-08-14

LOT 3-Our finest quality Grad
uated Percale Four-in-T1and Ties.
Reversible and in neat patterns
that will wash we'll
The record-union., 1897-08-14
ITEMS New Black
Suits at SIS.

This week we received new
Black Worsted Suits that are bet
ter made and finished than any
we have had before at the same
price, SIS. They come in square
corner sacks or three-button cuta-
way frocks. Lined with double
strength" black Italian cloth and
satin piped on the inside of coat.
Cut on perfect lines and good
enough for any man. SIS.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-10-27
VI
Sin misterio.

ERNAN DA de Cobiere, desde conferencia con su
madre, tomaba va ninguna pecauci6n para ocntar
gestiones.
Al da sguente, de las diez de la manana, tuc Ia
ayenda de Ia Opera entr6 del Dubreu u6
cibida por ell notaro
Ell anciano la acogid con paterna bondad
-Iiabeis estado punto de aqui de
conocimentos-la dijo. iIace cnco minutes que Sc
march6.
Mi madre?
La misma.
-sIIa estado aqui?
--fIace momento
En- la cara dc la joyen resolution frmeza
que llamaron la aencion del notario
Toda la noche haba estado rependo moci6n
de yergiienza de despecho mezclada de tristeza
Se baan basta esparme, Me dGb, tai cream
que he cometdo aguna aa II nj madre quien ospecha
de mi!
Este descubrmiento la molestaba mucho
Jamas hasa entonces habia mosrado Ia condesa tales
desconfanzas.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-10-27
RICos Y PoBREs

nusstra vds pero desespero frecuenca
tengo horas de esperanza digo Guemo, que ell
porvenir nuestro.
sOs abrazo de nuevo por e por mf.
,Vuestro amigo
,FEllpE FlFCsEs
Ell pobe snamorado haia ahaddo por tereera IA
posdata
,Pensad en- Angela,
ademas:
,Guillermo recomenda que desanimeis. Encon-
trsrs aeguriad Teresa tai vez la hayas visto va!
Cuanto recuenemente ecrbas alegraemos,
Catoctin clarion., 1897-03-11
Tho Barometer.

That the barometer should be so impor-
tant factor in indicating meteorological
conditions Is to many an unsolvablc mys-
terry. There should, however, be no diill-
Guilty In understanding that the simple
principle underlying the construction Is
that the free and unfcttcrcd air balances
column of mercury varying in height, ac-
cordinS to the circumstances of the mo-
ment, whose average elevation Mt the level
of the sea is 80 inches 1t Is known, be-
cause directly ascertainable, that 80 cubic
inches of mercury weigh close upon Is
pounds avoirdupois, and therefore, as COM
monty expressed, the pressure of the at
mosphere Is, under normal conditions, Is
pounds on every squN-e inch--equivalent
to nearly ton on II square foot, more than
81 tons on square yard and of 100 tons
on square of 104 feet side. Scientific
calculation also places the aggregate
weight of the atmospheric envelope sur
rounding the world Mt about 5000, 000.
000 900 of tons, and this may be represent
cd ns the weight Of IL solid lradcn ball hay
ing II diameter of 60 miles. Such figures,
says writer in Longman' s Magazine, arc
really beyond human comprehension.
Catoctin clarion., 1897-03-11
Kh&uma,ism quickly Cured.

Khe um ism quickly Cured.
After having been confined to the house
for eleven days and paying out $95 in doctor
bills without benefit, Mr.. Frank Dulson Of
s ult S,e Marie, Mich, was cured by one
bottle of Chnmbcrlnin's PAN Balm costing
2j cents and has not since been troubled
wit that co nplaint For sale ly }. X.
w t,rs.
WANTED SEVERAL FAITHFUL
w men or women To travel for rtspon.
sible established house in Maryland. Salary
$3.50, payable $l5 weekly and expenses.
Pos ton permanent Reference. Enclose
self addressed stamped envelope. The Ma
tional, Star Building, Chicago.
CAsToRIA.
The iae. n
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Catoctin clarion., 1897-03-11
fro BE CONTINUED
rho Stiltcd In Juvenile Literature.

There is no reason why people, because
they are virtuous or repentant, should con-
verse in stilted and unnatural language.
A contrite burglar in one of these edifying
stories confesses poctically, "My sins are
more numerous than the hairs of my head
or the sands Of the seashore," which was
probably true but not precisely the way
In which the Bill Sikeses of real life arc
wont to acknowledge the fact. In another
tale, an English one this time, little girl
named Helen rashly asks her father for
some trifling information. He gives 1t
with the usual grandiloquence and then
adds by way Of commcndation, "Many
children are so foolish as to be ashamed
to let those they converse with discover
that they do not comprehend everything
that is said to them, by which means they
often imbibe erroneous ideas and perhaps
remain in ignorance on many essential
subjects, when by questioning their friends
they might easily have obtained correct
and useful knowledge" If Helen ever ven
turcd on another query after that, she de-
served her fate.-Agnes Repplier In Scrib-
nprs
Catoctin clarion., 1897-03-11

Write vour name and a,ldr, ss on postal card send
it to Geo w. Best, Tribune Building, New ork
CITY, and sample copy of the New YORK
WEEKLY TRIBUNE will be mailed YOU
Catoctin clarion., 1897-03-11
Rob MCGrcgor

road, ION, you have got to give Broth
er Walton 9 new horse, bride and sad
die the day he marries Cerintha. ~
agreed, agreed" Mr.. Topmark had
almost shouted "I like ter hear tell Of
weddin's. do, now, fer true. I'll do
that an mo-. I'll ingage the brother ter
marry us all give him er hundred dol
lars cash fer the job. An, what's mo-,
you shall have the finest horse in the
state ter make up for losin Bonnybel'-
"Thank you! But how came you to
know had lost her?" Rob asked, with
q keen look II charged Uncle Allen
not to tell, and he is the only one be-
sides myself that knows she and her
colt were stolen from the PASTURE
What Topmark might have answered
she was destined not to know. Her
questioning was cut short in the most
surprising fashion. Jack, in wait at the
roadside, had caught Topmark's last
speech and reined in his own horse so
sharply the beast reared trifle. Mr..
Topmark rode at him, saying as he laid
O hand on tho creatures neck: Hello,
Jacki Whar's the rest er the fam 'ly?'
Rob knew then he must have over
heard, and she grew cold and sick in
the knowledge, though underneath her
qualms there was strain of burning
triumph in the thought that he was
suffering, even as she had been made to
suffer. But the mood passed quickly.
BY the time she was seated in the amen
corner, whence Cerintha could look un-
disturbed at her idol in the pulpit, she
was as miserable woman rs ever lift
ed desperate eyes to o heaven blind and
dumb.
Miss Winfold, snug at Mrs. Talbot's
elbow, said in that dear woman's ear
as they looked over the assemblage:
"Really, I begin to comprehend Uncle
Ben's infatuation. never did think
Rob McGreeor ravin beauty, but pos.
itively tonight she is dazzlin.
Catoctin clarion., 1897-03-11
A High Filler.

"Papa, did you ever fly or sit up in
tree and singp'
Certainly not. You must have been
dreaming, my boy.
"No, haven't, but 1 heard Mr.. Ship
ley tell Mrs. Shipley that you were bird
when you got out LONDON Figaro
Catoctin clarion., 1897-03-11
Cast Iron.

In paper read before one OF the Phila-
delpha technical societies, Mr.. A. II. Out
erbridge Jr. chemist, expressed his dis
sent from the common theory that cast
iron becomes brittle under repeated shocks
He was led to test the matter by noticing
that number Of bars of cast iron, l inch
square and 3 inches long, gained strength
by being sha ken for several hours in q box
to clean them from sand, and to test the
mattor still further ho prepared l2 more
bars, six of which were tumblcd In such
box for four hours, and these showed a
strength 10 to Is per cent greater than the
six not thus treated. Experiments were
then made by subjecting six to 5000 taps
on one end with hand hammer, the re-
suit being gain In strength about equal
to that exhibited by the bars in the box.
The tapping produces what Mr.. Outer
bridge calls molecular annealing, which
differs from annealing by heat in that 1t
has no power to change the condition Of
carbon In the casting or alter the chemical
constitution in any way.
Rich No6odies.
London Is full of rich people who, So
cially speaking, arc nonentities; not be-
cause there Is anything against them, but
DeCnuSD UIey DelODg " "oAAu uhu
not to this one which VIC are considering.
Walking one day, early in my London ex-
perienccs, with Mr.. Kinglake through a
we'll known quarter of the far west ond of
London I asked him who lived in a GER
tain house. 81 do not know" he answer
ed, adding, in his reflective way: Moth
ing In London is more remarkable than
such district as this. For the last half
hour we have been wandering among
houses the possession of which implies
wealth. You could not live in such a house
for less than $4,000 or 100000 year, Of
ten more, and not single person you ever
saw or heard of lives in any one of them. y
They have society of their own, but 1T is
not society. They are important persons
in tho city, or in whatever department of
business or industry they belong to. And
the chances are that London sees their
names for the first time when they die,
xnd their wills are published in an illus
ir.ted weekly paper, with the amounts OF
.her fortunes -Harper's Magazine.
Catoctin clarion., 1897-03-11

The Scrirtural fathom was cubits, or
about fest inches
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-05
A FAIR COMPLEXION.
The Thrkish Face Bath as q Beauti-
fier-Steam for the Face
and Neck.

An actress. celebrated for her exquisite.
baby-like complexion, assured the writer
that it has all been acquired during the
two last years. Whereupon 1 begged the
secret modus thereof, being q woman, n
initiative.
Steam and rubbing" she said, turning
towar me. her pretty mouth filled with
a big marshmallow she was reducing to
its normal state.
YES. you see," she went on, IT had a
two years ago. l was quite miserable
about 1t. and my enforced use of makeup
upon the stage I abhorred. SO that 1 de-
termined not to become its slave during
the day.
It saw an advertisement of a specialist
for skin troubles, and 1 went one day to
see about mine. Enough! 1 came out
a disciple of steam for the face and neck.
No matter where / &C my maid prepares
me a steam or Turkish face barn. What
is M recipe for a beauty bath which is
simple and surely good: Four quarts of
positively bubbling water in a deep yes
sci; a Tablespoonful of benzoin; a Huge
First, Marie rubs into the pores some
delicious cream specially prepared in this
city, kneads it in well, wiping of the coaly
black it searches out.
my head covered with the toweD until 1
rain moisture from every pore in my face
and neck. CTakes. say from five to ten
minutes.) After this I have another thor
ough face kneading, rubbing. lines in the
opposite direction from which they seem
to be coming; a good full half hours mass
age a dust of fragrant violet powder, and
there you are" She laughed, and l thought
how fair she was, and how well it paid to
keep the face clean, for this is all it is,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-05
Touching the Spot.
From AnSl

from AuSWeES
Mrs. McLubberty. said the physician,
addressing the mother of the youthful pa
tent, something must be done to cheer up
The little fellow-to raise his spirits and
arouse his interest"
Turning to his bedside he asked kindly:
My lad, would not you like to be out
this pleasant afternoon. spinning your top,
or watching the other boys at their merry
games?'
The sick boy closed his eyes YEARLY. as
one who is not long for this world and has
lost all interest in the frivolities of a mum
Jane existence.
"Wouldn't you enjoy trundling your hoop
or playing touch with your little school
fellows?" asked the physician sympathet-
ically.
The invalid's only reply was to sigh like
one who is almost zone.
'sure, now. docthor." exclaimed the lads
mother. "thot's not the way to be afther
livening the bye up, at all. at all! Ar-r-r-r,
Mickey. me dar-r-rrlin,' wudden't yez loike
to be runnin' about. t'rowin' stones through
McRafferty's windy or tying the WILDLY
Mulvaney's pet cat to the railroad track,
an watching the trains squanch the loife
out NV it?"
The sick boy promptly sat up and de-
manded his trousers In a voice of author
fty.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-05
Couldn,t BE Fooled Twice.

From the New Orleans Times-Democrat.
There Is a fox terrier of remarkable INTEL
happy and harmonious household uptown.
one Of the favorite amusements of the ter
rier Is playing with a soft rubber ball. The
other day a member of the family filled the
soft ball with water. The terrier bounced
upon the ball. chewed down on 1t. squirted
the water dow his throat and dropped
the ball. After repeated efforts he emptied
the ball of water and enjoyed his play.
The next day he again found the bali full
of water, and for a while seemed very dis
consulate as he gazed sadly at the toy.
He left 1t for a few minutes and then.
rushing at the ball.. deliberately stepped
upon 1t with one of his front feet and stood
upon 1t Until the water was all squeezed
out. Since then no water has been put in
the ball. =,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-05
C0MISKEY TO BRING SUIT.
Manager of St. Paul Team VIII Ask
Damages of Boston in the
Slagle Case.

Chicago, Dec. 4Charles Comiskey, man.
ager of the St. Paul team of the Western
Baseball League, to-day notified President
Young. of the National League, hat he
would bring suit at once against the Bos-
ton club. The suit is based on the Slagle
case, a somewhat complicated affair, in
volving at least four teams. in different
parts of the country. The suit will be for
money expended on the player, and prob
ably damages.
James F. SIagel is an outielder. and was
under contract to the Boston team. Man.
ager. Leadley, of the Grand Rapids team
of the Western League, borrowed the
services of Slagle in the spring of 1897. He
played in the minor league that season
and attracted the attention of Manager
Comiskey, of the St. Pauls. The latter
got into correspondence with Frank Selee,
of the Bostons, regarding the release of
Slagie. In July Selee wrote to Comiskey
and stated that he could have the release
of the fielder as soon as the sum Of $3.50
was paid into the hands of President
Young.
Comiskey accepted this statement as a
contract, n some time later sent his
check for the amount to Washington, the
headquarters of the league. President
Young, having been furnished with a copy
Of Selee's letter to Comiskey, at once for
A little later Comiskey received the in
formation that Slagle had been sold to the
Kansas City team, and will play CENTER
field next season for that club.
In the meantime Slagle, having been adj
yised by Comiskey that he had secured
his services. drew for salary on the st.
Paul manager and received the sum of $325,
iskey says he has neither player, check nor
money.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-05
We May All Have K Ray Eyes.

The news comes from France that we are
eventually to have x ray eyes. An excep-
~tionally learned French scientist says that
in time we will be enabled to see almost
Not all of us may be so gifted, however
The faculty will be confined to a few, and
they will be called xylopes., If the French
xylopeS the French scientist says that love-
ly women will ppear as skeletons covered
with a g%elatinous sort of matter.
What value, then, will the human form
have? There will be no roses. no dimples.
no pretty curves. Grace will be typifed
by b~ones-ugly. horrid bones. Laughter will
be Ossified. tears will be invisible. weeping
a mere rafting of teeth. The streets would
be filled with the horror of lipless, hairless
lidless crowds. The terror of pervious
clothes would vanish. Modesty would as
sumo new forms and phases. Or perhaps
we would go back to medieval days to the
suits of armor-and go about the streets
clanking and unhappy,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-05
General Sporting Notes.

New Haven, Conn.,, Dec. 4.-Captain Whit.
ney, of the Yale navy, said to-day that the
Yale-Harvard-Cornel boating conference
will probably be held the first of next week
and that the matter of a race might be
settled before the holidays.
New York, Dec. August Lehr, the ia
nous German bicyclist. who for nine years
has been the undisputed champion rider OF
Germany, will sail on The steamer Trave
from Bremerhayen on December 30: It Is
expected that he will challenge both Bale
and Michael.
Everything is in readiness for the six
day race December 6 to II at the city gar
den, Twentieth and Grand avenue. The
Moore, Eugene Keller, Frank Hamilton,
Frank Jordan, Charles Baker n Charles
Absolute. All those entered will meet at
city garden. Twentieth and Grand. at 3 p,
m. to-day. By request Of manager, d.
Lieurance.