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ing room which was brilliantly lighted and beautifully decorated. As there were no Washingtons ad- mitted, the Grandmother escorted each other, and were not forgetful of the grace and dignity of the days Hang syne." They passed through the large double parlors, and entered the dining hall, where verything was beautiful, delicious and elegant. The table was q model of beauty, besides having for a center piece a handsome vase filled with beautiful ehrysanthemums. Elegantly pre- pared refreshments were sf rYed in several courses, and consisted of the most tempting delicacies of the sea- son; including some from the sea coast, fruits from the tropics, and ices, etc Cards on the plate of each guest assisted them to their assigned places. The Grandmothers were well up-to-Gate in style, manner, etc., and their ease in department was convincing that they also had ad- vanced with the progress of their grandchildren. They fingered more than an hour at the table and lais- urely enjoyed the sumptuous repast. The conv eFsation was interesting, instructive and intellectual.
 Mrs. Martin received many beauti- ful presents. Her good taste and at tention as hostess was eVinced throughout the evening and proved conclusigely how eminently fitted she is as an entertainer. Many were the compliments bestowed upon her various attractions. The Grand mothers approved and practiced regular and eatly hours, and reluct- antly said goodnight, after many good wishes for their hostess, with her "health, happiness and prosper ity and many more equally joyous birthdays.' It is not often that so great a number of their age meet in such a happy, social way. and l wish every one of them many more such joyous occasions. December. ,"
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Y. Nj. c. A. NOTES.

The work in the business men # gymnasium class will be made suita ble for beginners after Jan. 1st, as many of our cotton men who have been busy at night will begin at that time, There will be no class work in the gymnasium between Christ. mas and New Years. Start in Jan. lst.
 More than fifty Cotton Belt em- ployes have taken membership in the '. M. c. A. until Jan. lst, 1900, and they will be valuable addition to our gymnasium material as well as to other departments of the work Come on boys
 There will be no Sunday afternoon meeting today, but next Sunday Rev. Buckner of the Epise opal church will make an address to young men, at the Institute at } D. m. This will be good time to make your New Years resolutions. and an opportunity will be offered.
 Sunday, Jan. Sth there will be a "citizens' mass meeting" at the op- era house in the interest of the Y. NJ. 6. A. The different churches of the city will unite in this meeting in- stead of having their usual Sunday night service. A splendid program is being arranged, and a big meeting a expected
 The December reception will be postponed because of the holiday season and the preparations for the big mee ting Jan. Sth.
 There will be q business meeting and election Jan. 3rd to fill the places of J. W. Crawford, E. c. Lathe, H. Riley and Jas. Gould, whose terms of service on the Board of Directors, expire then.
 Mir. s. A. Kincaiae is now secreta- " at Houston, Texas, and is doing splendid work there.
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THE TRAINMEN'S BALL-Nueh
 \ has been said and written in regard to the grand ball to be given by the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen on Friday evening, Dee. 30. This strong labor organization has for the past several years been very successful in their annual balls and each year the affairs become more popular and continually gain greater favor with the people. Many tickets have been sold for this grand affair and it is an assured fact that it will be one of the most successful events of the season, and will thrice excel all previous fetes of like nature. The committees are using their ut most efforts to make it a success in every detail, and so far they have douhly succeeded. One of the best orchestra's s in the State has been se- cured and this will aGd much more enjoyment to the occasion.
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THE ALA MODE MEET-The
 Ala Mode Whist Club enjoys tue distinction of being the only so- cial organization to hold a meeting last week. This club met at thecozY home of Mrs. M. Eisenkramer on West Barraqne street Wednesday afterroon. The prizes are usually contested for in very enthusiastic manner, and to say the least this game was one of the most exciting known since the clubs organization.
 After total was made of the punches" Mrs. Louis Roth was an- nouDced the victor. A seasonable repast was served.
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'-Pine Bluff has been enjoy g six-days rest for the past AAl the belles are laborlng ay preparing their Christmas 7, etc. Therefore, we are un- earonicle many social events past week in our social col ne Ala Mode Whist Club '9nly organization that aa- pn their usual day. The ss been a very quiet one from
 sfahdpoint, and it is largely
 coming festivities that Y enthuse thesociety folks" 'sk will be one of the most Ahe social season, at least 'hpicatIons point that way. Eapd balls, receptions, club are booked. Below we gmplete list of same, as they sened this office, up to the Writing.
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cOCIAL EYENING-It was the O birthday of Mrs J. R. Martin on
 the 5th, and she honored it by hav- ing some of her friends, the "Grand- mothers" as guests at her o'clock dinner. A few had sent in their 're- grets,' but the others were prompt Iy there, and cordially received by the hostess. After laying aside bon nets and wraps they were conducted
 into her tastefully arranged parlors. In short while the hostess con- ducted them into the spacious din-
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ception at her beautiful Fourth ave nue residence Thursday eveniLg De cember 29th, complimentary to sev- eral Little Rock belles, who will be her guests during the coming week, Quite a large crowd will attend.
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S6rrHE INFoRMAL'-Among the

6'THE INFORMAL"-Among the
 \ many anticipations for the coming week is the meeting of the Informal Euchre Club. This young but progressive club will be received by one of it's most charming mem bers, Miss Nell Collier, at her hand some home on West Second avenue next Friday evening December, Both. The evening will be spent in cards and it will doubtless be a very ''swell" affair.
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T HE BACHELOR MAIDs-This
 popular organization held no meeting last week, owing to thefact that it's members were too busy pre- pairing and purchasing Christmas presents for their"dear friends. The club will be entertained next Tues day afternoon with Miss Ella Gal. braith as the charming hostess.
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Year ball annually. on the night of the 3lst of December. They will not let this season pass without enjoying their annual occasion. It will take place on Saturday evening next and committees in charge are striving faithfully for it's success.
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THE ACACIA LITERARY-Mrs ". \ T. Young will be the charming hostess for the Acacia Literary Club on next Wednesday evening at her elegant home on West Fifth avenue. The affair will be partly in honor of Miss Nancy Connolly, of Hot Springs, who is Mrs. Young's guest at pres ent. An enjoyable program will be rendered by the accomplished mem bers of the club.
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'g ER PARFY-First or the 'auctory eventis a full-dress 'arty. This popular fete
 Monday night. On this
 MacLean-Tyler-H nford 'pn will present Shakes 'sat ' play "Othello'. Fully
 will participate in the
 That evening. After the aee the pleasure seekers an elegant repast which M by a well-known 'h down town cafe.
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Bluff City LumberCo. Manufactur CT and dealer in all kinds of Lum Der. Also Sashes, Doors, Blinds and all kinds of Interior and Exterior finish. Everything at reasonable prices.
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NEW YEARS BALL-The Young IN Mems Hebrew Association needs no introduction to the society lead CTS in this city or even in the State. It's affairs are both financial and so- ciaI successes. It is customary with the Jewish people to give a New
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Bluff City Lumber Co. manufacturs CT and dealer in all kinds of lumber. Also sashes, doors, blinds and all kinds of interior and exterior finish
 Everything at reasonable prices. l
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WIT J. U. Cox, of Medford, was q pusinesS visitor in the city Saturday

The Bluff City Lumber Go mann actures all kinds ofbank, store and oar fixtures and can furnish any, 'hihg wanted in that line. Get their estimate if you contemplate mr.. chasing. azo
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New buck wheat, grits, hominy, rolled oats and maple syrup at the Mccain Grocery Co. dtiEl
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Bluff City Lumber Co. manufactur-- er and dealer in all kinds of lumber Also sashes, doors, blinds and all kinds of interior and exterior finish Everything at reasonable prices. |
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5 SIIoN-Mrs. |, J. W. Craw- Ill tender a reception to a
 oung Ipeople on Friday
 emoer Both, compliment
 annie and Owen Hogg, Il, ooked forward to with ettend. - ''D'
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The best cypress shingles in the State are handled by the Bluff City Lumber Co. All grades. 279
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Blur City Lumber Co. Manufactur- CT and dealer in all kinds of Lumber. ALSO Sashes, Doors, Blinds, and all lnds of Interior and Exterior finish everything at reasonable prices.
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Why Shiver from cold when you can prevent it with Weather otrlpss Frank q. Murray.
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New mackerel, white fish, cod fish and Holland herrings at the lMcCain Grocery Co. dtf
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We sell the best machines on tho pest terms. Bluff City Furniture Co. 323 Main Street.
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Extra qIuaity of mince meat and apple butter at Talbot X Co.'S. X
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Lumber, all kinds, free delivery in city, get our prices. Bluff City Lum-i Der Co. 279
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Dodson < Branb's hotstuff, pickle, pepper hash at Talbot & Co.'S. X
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FOR SALE-The Chinese Restau rant. at No. 115 East Third avenue Apply to Qnong Wah. 1l
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High grade perfumeries in bottles suitable for holiday gifts at J. M- Bailey's. Q
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Call and get your photographs now before the holiday rush. Per. rings.
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Wehaye the finest impor ted French and Portugal sardines in the city. Talbot & Co.
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We have the best Barker's guaran teed pure maple syrup. Talbot & Co.
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Mir. Will Collier, Of Altheimer, is in city spending Christmas with rela- tiyes.
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:. ?. sPEERs- Mrs. J. B.
 VIII tender a swell" re-
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Window Glass.
 Frank J. Murray.
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MEMS WOOLEN UNDERWEAR

Lot iO78, Silk Mixed Underwear
 5000, 20 per cent I-5- Lot 869 French Ribbed Blue Under wear, $500, 20 per cent, l-5 Lot i52 French Ribbed Blue Under wear, $4.OO, 20 per cent, l-5 off Lot l776 French Ribbed Brown IJn- derWear, $4.OO, 20 pe1 cent i-5 Lot 48l All Wool Heavy Brown Un- derWear, S4.OO, 20 per cent, I-5 Let 49O Extra Heavy Brown Bal
 briggan Underwear, $40 Lot iO38 Wool, heavy, ribbed, blu Underwear. $2.OO, 20 per cent Lot 4l4 Blue Silk FIeeced underwear Lot 4sO and 8oO all wool, camel 1nt' Lot l755 Mixed Wool Underv
 S2.OO a sui M, M. B. Natural wool Underwe
 $50 q sl C. s. E. Fancy striped Underwe
 Sl.5O, 20 per cent (
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-08-31

A meeting of the farmers, and
Others who are interested in devils
ing ways and means to rid this
country of the boil weevil pest, is
hereby called to meet in the court
house at Halletsville, on Saturday,
the 18th day Of September, at 10
a. M, for the purpose of conference,
and to select delegates to the weevil
congress, called to meet in Victoria
on the 18th day of October
D, A. PAuLUs,
County Judge, Lavaca Co,
Aug 30, 1898.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-08-31
RESULTS OF TIE WAR.

Cost in lives to Spain about
1900 killed, (No official report
of Spanish casualties published.)
Cost to the United States, about
259 men killed and about 1924
men wounded.
What we lost: The Maine with
266 men.
What Spain lost; Montojo's
fleet, Cervera's fleet, Cuba, Porto
Rico, one of the Ladrones and pos
sibly the Philippines.
Strength of the United States
army when war was delared,
n 1872 men.
Strength now, 27s,5Oo men.
Strength of the United States
navy when war was declared:
Battleships and cruisers, IA; mont
tors, 10; unarmed steel vessels, 16;
gunboats, 10; torpedo boats, %,
Strength now; Battleships and
cruisers, 80; monitors 19; unarm-
ored steel vessels, 81; gunboats, 20;
torpedo boats, 20; special craft, 45
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-08-31
Excursion Rates.

The following round trip rates
to Kerrville, Ganahl, Comfort and
Boerne viii be in effect from June
list, '9S, until close Of business
Sept, Is. '9S, tickets to be limited
to 80 days from date Of sale.
From Sinner to Kerrville, $50;
to Comfort, $3.50; to Boerne, $3.50;
to Ganahl, $3.50.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-08-31
La Santiago.

One theater.
Twenty lepers.
Three hospitals.
Founded in 1914.
Fifty thousand inhabitants,
Rich iron and copper mines.
One-third of the inhabitants are
white.
The hours for transacting bust
ness in Santiago usually are before
8 a. m. and after 4 p. M on account
Of the heat of the middle of the
day.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-08-31
IN THE PHILIPPINES.

Everybody smokes.
Population 100000.
Two hundred tribes.
Gambling is universal.
Area, 1883 square miles.
Butterflies as large as bats.
Two hundred dialects spoken.
Earthquake in 1860 killed 1000
people.
Seventy volcanoes in constant
eruption.
Twelve hundred Islands; 4o8 in
habited.
Lotteries yield the government
100000 year,
Enough monkeysto supply every
child in America.
The Philippines reach within
four degrees Of the equator,
The laws relatingto the property
Of married persons hre entirely in
the wife's favor.
The sum Of $50 EiH provide a
native household with dwelling
Of its own and amplE furniture.
Almost every nktive owns d
a ~ - ~ .A
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-08-31
THE IADRoNEs.

Few men work.
Discovered in 1921.
Pure water abounds.
A chain of volcanic islands.
Spain took possession in 1855.
Mountains range from 1000 to
5000 feet.
Eight thousand five hundred
inhabitants.
Chief products cocoanut and
bread fruit.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-08-31


DIR. LYNCH, the surgeon of the
post at Fort Point, Galveston, has
this to say of the yellow fever cases
at that camp:
"The yellow fever case is getting
along nicely; the man is convalesc-
emit. AS to the other three cases I
could scarcely say that they are
suspicious of yellow fever. I did
not, when I reported, consider them
very suspicious; but you under
stand it is my duty at such time
as this, with one case in the camp,
to isolate all cases of fever to await
developments. We are required to
make three inspections a day, and
all cases of fever are promptly
isolated. 1t is my duty to report
them. These four cases of fever are
all that we have at Fort Point.
Had this first case not been isolated
when it was, | really believe you
would have had an epidemic Of
yellow fever in Galveston"
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-08-31

DISEASE has killed more of our
troops in Cuba than Spanish
bullets.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-08-31

The Spanish cortes has been
called to meet Sept. 9Th, and a
lively time is promised.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-08-31

REAR ADMIRAL SCHLEY visited
Washington last Friday, and was
everywhere greeted with shouts of
"Hurrah for Schleyw
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-08-31

TROUBLE seems to be brewing
between England and Russia over
China, and both nations are con-
centrating their fleets at Chinese
ports.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-08-31

AGUINALDo has become discour-
aged, says his army is an unruly
rabble, and is anxious to support
the authority of the United States
in the Philippines.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-08-31

IT is unwise policy for mer-
chant to abstain from spending
$50 for advertising simply because
he can not afford to spend thous-
and. 1t should be remembered
that seed will grow just as we'll
when bought in small packages as
when bought in bushels, and
although the crop will necessarily
be much smaller, it will be just as
luxuriant. Furthermore, it is far
better to have small crop than to
have none at all.-Dublin Tele-
phone.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-08-31

The death watch who was the
cause of the escape of murderer
Shaw at Cleburne, should explain
his actions. He undressed at u
o'clock, midnight, placed his pants,
containing the key of Shaw's cell,
within reach of Shaw. laid down,
went to sleep and slept till sunrise,
nearly six hours on q stretch,
rather long nap for a death
watch, who is supposed never to
close his eyes. Shaw went leisure
ly to work, secured the key, stop
ped to write two letters, and got
away without disturbing the slum-
beers of the guard ..............,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-08-31

The Chinese minister at ST..
Petersburg has reported to his
government that in his opinion
there will be war between England
and Russia before the end of the
year
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-08-31

ONE million government rations
were sent to Cuba last Thursday
ON the steamship Comal for distri-
button among the starving Cubans.
This country is keeping faith with
Cuba. even at the expense of starry
ing its own soldiers.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-08-31

THE cruisers St. Paul and St.
Louis have been returned to the
American line and will be put into
service as before the war The
Yale and Harvard will also be
returned to the company at an
early day.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-08-31

ADMIRAL OAMARA has at last
struck job. He is superintend-
ing the debarkation of the Spanish
prisoners arriving from Santiago
and threatening the Carlists with
his dummy squadron.-Galveston
Tribune.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-08-31

Shortly before his death, Wilkie
Collins said-"After more than
thirty years study of the art, |
consider Walter Scott to be the
greatest of all novelists, and the
Antiquary is, as think, the most
perfect Of all novels"
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-08-31

THE republican congressional
convention of the 10th district has
been called to meet at Columbus,
Texas. on the 18th of September. by
II. O. Heiig, chairman. 1t is a
toregone conclusion that r. B
Hawley will be the nominee.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-08-31

nished also this motto for each
box-"We shall smoke in this
world, but not in the next" The
cigar maker made $4,000 within
nine months.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-08-31

COLONEL JoHs HAY has accepted
the appointment of secretary of
state under President Mckinley.
Hay is too much of an American
to remain long away from his
country. Hay was protega of
President Lincoln during our civil
war, and was private secretary to
Lincoln throughout that trying
period.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-08-31

IT is noted that Weyler is not
being consulted in affairs of peace.
He will nrabahly s.rasEl I1i....ss I.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-08-31
H.B.LeOAAGD
Yoakui71
LEONARD & GRAY,
Attorneys -at-Law

VIII practice mall courts of the
State. Collections, Conveyancing,
Contracts, given special attention.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-08-31

AFFAIRS between General Miles
and Secretary Of Wer Alger are
reported to be anything but har-
monious. Miles lays some very
serious charges at the door of the
secretary, and demands an investi-
CATION. If Miles can sustain his
charges, there will likely be a
vacancy in the secretary's office.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-08-31

DISEASE has killed more of our
troops in Cuba than Spanish
bullets.
THE Spanish cortes has been
called to meet Sept. 9Th, and a
lively time is promised.
REAR ADMIRAL SoHLEY visited
Washington last Friday, and was
everywhere greeted with shouts of
"Hurrah for Schleyw
TROUBLE seems to be brewing
between England and Russia over
China, and both nations are con-
centrating their fleets at Chinese
ports.
AGUINALDo has become discour-
aged, says his army is an unruly
rabble, and is anxious to support
the authority of the United States
in the Philippines.
IT is noted that Weyler is not
being consulted in affairs of peace.
He, will prabablx s-rs,1 ',:.s,,.-'
ground as long as decd rs are
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The Chinese minister at st.
Petersburg has reported to his
government that in his opinion
there will be war between England
and Russia before the end of the
year
ADMIRAL OAMARA has at last
struck job, He is superintend-
ing the debarkation of the Spanish
prisoners arriving from Santiago
and threatening the Carlists with
his dummy squadron.-Galveston
Tribune.
THE cruisers St. Paul and St.
Louis have been returned to the
American line and will be put into
service as before the war The
Yale and Harvard will also be
returned to the company at an
early day.
ONE million government rations
were sent to Cuba last Thursday
ON the steamship Comal for distri-
button among the starving Cubans.
This country is keeping faith with
Cuba. even at the expense of starry
ing its own soldiers.
SHORTLY before his death, Wilkie
Collins said-"After more than
thirty years study of the art, l
consider Walter Scott to be the
greatest of all novelists, and the
Antiquary is, as l think, the most
perfect Of all novels"
THE republican congressional
convention of the 10th district has
been called to meet at Columbus,
Texas. on the 18th of September, by
II. Q. neilig, chairman 1t is a
ioregone conclusion that r. B
Hawley win be the nominee
RoBERT TNGERsoIL, the noted
agnostic. allowed poor cigar
maker to use the Ingersoll name as
The brand Of his cigars, and fur