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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17

4 froch of hYacinth blue crepe is
made up over an underdress of silk of
the same shade. The tunio is a long
ouc, opening in front, and is edged
with yellow lace. \ yoke and vest Of
Il pale shade Of citron are also edged
with lace. The yoke is trimmed with
bands Of bias black satin, and two
bands of satin are carried down to the
wrist from the shoulder. The sleeves
are Of crepe. A oravat of white chif-
fon tied i'll bow under the chin, then
drawn down and tied in second bow
at the base of the yoke, is a dainty
finishing touch.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17
Tho Capital of Japan Ten Hundred
Years Ago.

We went through Nara. a beautiful
cid town that was the capital OF Japan
j 600 years ago. but has now Jhe drow-
sy quiet of a sleepy cathedral city. saws
Travel. Every place in the world, like
every man and every woman, has an
individuality. And the individuality
OF Nara is like that of o beautifully
souled man who has grown old. yet
whom the cares Of the world have new
ear troubled, and whose wrinhled
CO ntenance has ever serene smile.
That's Nara Civilization has not
made it conventional and shOddy. The
tourist skips it in his rambles. II IS
old Japan in loneliness. 1t was a holy
day i'm the Shinto religion when We
were there, and every child born that
day was counted a year older than
child born the day before or the next
day. Thousands of pilgrims had come
10 visit the shrines. There were gauu'-
checked old men in ocfagOnal-shage1
hats and long gray silk robes hob
bling on their s;af-s from temple 90
temple. Sh1ven-hcldcj. yellOw-rob-
Buddhist priests walked with solemn
mien through the silent avenues
Bunches of japanese maiieus win
some to look upon. hobblcd ON tins
clogs. their arms about one anothcr's
shoulders. The trees lrchod long
branches over the path and from the
kuce-deep brackcn came jumping the
deer. loug-hornal bucks and soft-cy.1
does. running uuaf'riehtcI and pushing
fhofr rO-triI- into ones hand arfff.ry
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17

the hole is placed a block of wood,
and in front of the post, just below
the surface of the ground, is imbedded
long log, or stick of timber. 1t will
be seen at glance what enor.
nous resisting power these sticks
afford the post. The second cut
shows how wire fence may
be held taut by carrying the wires
from the bottom of the first post up to
their several positions on the second
post. Short sections of wire are then
put between the first and second posts
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17
"You WeUer Miss the Wafer


One of the most delightful novelties
for a woman's den is a delft desk. 1t
is a rather small affair OF white enam-
ell, decorated in blue. White desks
painted by hand in water colors and
oils are also a novelty. For n white
and blue boudoir nothing is more fash
ionable than a little immaculate cab
met artistically bouqueted with bunch
es of blue yiolets and forget-me-nots
These desks have but one drawer and
this boasts of silver handles mono
grammed.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17

Lady Curzon has entered actively
upon philantbropic work in India.
AS Nicereine she is president of the
Lady Duferin Fund for providing
hospitals for women and training med
icnl attendants. She has visited the
wards in some Of the hospitals, ana
with her husband has subscribed lib
orally for the medical work among ma
tive Mnmnn
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17
x AGRICULTURAL. *
Level Culture Best For Cab bage..

Cabbages grown on level land in
Arkansas produce forty per cent
greater yields than when grown on
ridges four inches high and forty-six
per cent. greater than when grown on
ridges eight inches high. Level culture
was decidedly the best. In the same
series of experiments cabbage plants
set deep SO that the bud was just
level with the surface of the soil
produce much larger yields than if set
. the same depth as the plants grew III
hotbed
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17

One of the most amusing novelties
N the shape of entertainment at after
noon parties at present is the impress
sionist artist, who executes a clever
sketch in oils. generally of mountain
scenery. very ''impressionist" in Style.
He then asks his audience whether
hey would prefer a genre" picture.
and turns the canvas upside down.
when 1t is discovered that the land
scape is \ lady riding a bicycle.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17
Is. ware of OIntmsnts for Catatrh That
Contain Mercury.

"a mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and complet.lydcrungv thewhOlc system
when entering ~ through the mucous surfaces.
prescriptions from reputable hysiciaus, AS the
damage they will do Is ten fold Ia the good you
can possibly derive from them. Hairs Caturrh
Cure manufactured by r. j. Cheney x Co,
Toledo, o.. contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acunH direStly upon the blood aud
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure to get the genuine.
II is taken internally, and Is made in Toledo,
Ohio, by +. j. Cheney Il Co. Testimonials free
sH Sold by Druggists price, 15C per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17

1t is important that the cement floor
be laid with true level. 1t should
not be too smooth on top, but very
level. To secure true level and to
make sure that an even thickness OF
the cement is being laid on, the plan
illustrated in the cut may be used tc
advantage. Lay down a strip of WOOD
of the required thickness Of cement,
putting it about twenty inches from
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17

in the positions of the dotted lines.
This plan causes all the pull on tho
wires to be eXerted on the base of the
first post-a position that does not
admit of much yielding. Either OF
these plans will be found of value
when building n barbed or smooth
wire fence. New York Tribune.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17
NAPOLEON AND THE MAYOR.
Old shocmnkcr's Speech Made nit
with tho Emncrnr

with tho Emperor.
on the cmperors arrival Mr.. Mayor
was sought to compliment his sovcr-
eign in a speech worthy of MARSHA
tours He was discovered. like Gin
cinnatus, at the pillow tail. says Black
woods Magazine. He ran home to put
on his best coat with the sasha badge
Of his dignity-and arrived in the pres
cnce just in time TO anticipate the
emperor's departure In vain he tried
to utter a word, and again in vain:
bowing and scraping he stood fascinat-
ed by BOnaparto's scrutinizing black
eyes-an unhappy squirrel in the gaze
of the rattlesnake. Close behind the
trembling mayor stood an old shoe
maker, in figure a true Don Quixote.
clad in his working dress. "Whv
don't you speak, you fool" he mutter-
ed from time TO time to his leader. At
last his patience gave way; he pushed
the mayor aside, advanced. with his
left hand removed his greasy cotton
nightcap. with his right lifted the horn
spectacles from his nose. made his
bow and delivered the grafton. En-
peror, you are on your way to thrash
the Prussan rogues once more
hope soon to see you return crowned
with glory, and I have nothing more
to say, but that Caesar and Alexander
could not compare with you" The
emperor laughed and inquired of the
old man whether he had any sons.
"Yes-four are in the army-twO Of
these in the guards" Their names
t,1.
maker soon saw them raised TO the
rank Of officers and found himself pro-
vided with a comfortable pension.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17
MeiI-Anchorsh Po.is.

Many plans have been preached
for firmly anchoring the corner post
that is to receive the pull and tension
of a wire fence. but the one here illus
trated is one of the best of all. At
the back of that post in the bottom OF
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17

and course of gymnastic exercise to
insure uniform development.
The normal woman should reach
the perfection OF her beauty at the
age of twenty-five, aud it is the
normal woman who alone is beautiful.
american Queen.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17

General 'Joa' Wheeler, whiIo at
tcudiug tho Omaha Greater American
Exposition tho other day, met i'm the
ranks Of tho Third Nebraska Rcgi
mont man who acted nq his orderly
during thc Civil War. They had not
met since 1860.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17

BY wonderful ointment called Tcttcrinc. 81,
IL tho only thing that gives mo relief" writes
Mrs vi. l.. Intimer, Biloxi. Miss She had an
itohy breaking out on her skin. Itcurcs letter.
salt rheum, and all other SKIN troubles. so per
box Mt your druggists, or send the amount in
stamps to j. L. Shuptriuo, savannah. Ga.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17
Cola and CnnI I.,nnr..

The South African republic exported
last year 4.501.ol5 ounces Of gold and
nearly 10000 tons Of coal.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17

In Berlin the pawnshop is royal and
phllanthropic Institution. Any profit that
Is mado is spent in charity.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17

Clean blood means n clean skin No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar.
tic clean your blood and keep 1t clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm.
Danish pimples, boils, blotchcs, blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarcts,-beauty for ten cents. An drug.
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, lOc, 25c, SOC.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17
Are You Uslns Amen. Foo,.Eo,.,

II Is the only cure for Swollen. Smart
ing. Tired, Aching, Burning, Sweating
Feet, Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into the
shoes Sold by all Druggists, Grocers and
Shoe Stores, Csc. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress. Allen 8. Olmsted IeRov n Y
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17

A jest is n very serious thing
Churchill.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17

Women among the ancient Greeks so.dou
appeared In iul lie.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17

Educate Your Buwei0 with Caccarets.
Candy CathcTtic, cure constipation forever.
toe @5c. II Z. @. @ fail, druggists refund money.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17

After six years suffering vas cured BIZ Pi-
-u's Cure. MARY THOMsOS, .0L Ohio Ave-
Allegheny, Pa, March 10, 1891.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17
Beauty Is BLOOD DeeD.

The ancient lucas kept their records and
accounts by means OF mnny-colo:ed yarns
called "uultus.n
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17

fiia permanently cured. Noiit- or nervous
ness a. Ter first days use of Or. klinc'S Great
Nerve tc-turcr. - trial bottle and treatise free
Dl'. Il. II. KLINE, Ltd, !jl Arch St, Phila., Pa,
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17

About 100000 feet OF birch wood will
be sent this year from Maineto England al d
Scotland for spools
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17

Thu largest brass and copper mill in the
world is at Waterbury, Conn.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17

\ nan 81 Belmont county, Ohio, has Q
dog addicted &" tobacco and beer.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17

The price OF medicine in Prussia s rcgu-
lated 10y the state, new pri, c-list being
published every year
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

Is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination. bnt also
TO the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known TO the CALIFoRNIA FIG SYRtrp
Go. only, and we wish TO impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy As the
genuine Syrup OF Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFoRNIA Fro SYRUP Co.
only knowledge Of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing Of the CALI
roE%IA Fra SYIup Co. with the medi.
eel profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup OF Figs has
given TO millions Of families. makes
the name Of the Company "a guaranty
Of the excellence OF it, remedy. II is
Tar in advance Of all other laxatives.
a7 it acts ON the Iiducys. liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken.
ing them, and il does not grippe nor
naHscatc. In order to get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name Of
fhe Company
CETTEODNTA r-t~ CUnvr-, IN
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17

Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrupfor children
tCethtng, sOitcns the gums. reducing iuilumma-
uCn, allays pain, cures wind collie. &c. a bottle
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17

To euro Constipation Forever.
Take CAsc1rcts candy Cgtnartic. loo or 25c,
u c. c. c. fail 10 cure. druggists refund money.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17

1t is proposed to lui!d canal to connect
the Wisconsin hikes.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-10-17

BEAUTIFUL OLD NARA.

Guaranteed tobacco habit euro, makes weak
mcn strong, blood pure. soc. Fl. All drugglstS
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~ moving a pors.stcucy ln running
Tor Office some men manage to acquire
vested right fin public support.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
Mr. HOWES TROUBLES BEGIN
DISPOSAL. OF REGISTERS FEES AND
PATRONAGE BOTHERS HIM.

p.g,ster-elect Howe. who at the recent election
won the distinction of being the only Repuohcah
n,ho could weather the storm Of Democratic oppo-
sition finds that his path is by no means sUe"h
win roses He has duty TO perform 10 ms COIL
science in finding some way 10 dispose OF the tees
~ the office as for some time he has been KNOWN
~ he opposed TO the system Of giving fees TO county
omcers Since the election many of his friends ana
others have been busyin6 themselves In evoNlhg
and suggesting suitable ways OF dlsposlhs Oh tlio
thousands of dollars which come into the Register
oA1ca in the way Of fees each year. They have pes
+.red Mr. Howe until his hair has grown even
graver than II was before.
Then there is the subject Of patronage MT. HOWE
has buzzpg around him the entire horde or hepuo-
ucan office seekers. who. had the whole ticket oeen
elected would have been divided up among num-
her ~ offices The fact that Mr.. Howe Is said TO
have decided to spend his fees in increasing me
salaries OF his force has not in any way GlInlHsnp
fhe number Of those who have been seeking posi-
As n matter OF fact. If. as is said. Mr.. Howe has
decided to sepnd his fees In increasing the saAtss
NJ his force IL should tend to narrow down ths
list OF eligible men 10 q considerable degree, ana
for this reason, that II Mr.. Howe pays larger saI-
have extended experience in the work 1t Is the
Intention OF the Rgister-elect TO make record IN
mis- new Office He has his own ideas about the way
the ONCE should be run. and he knows just apout
The class OF employees that he wants for the WORK
his choice in the matter Of assistants and clerks
II is understood that II is the intention OF the or
eanization TO allow him he latitude when ne de-
sires in the matter Of appointments
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
PART ii.
FOUR PAGES.
p1LL FOR NEW POSTOFFICE.
r.x coT-r SENDS ONE TO WASHING
ToN-PLEAsED WITH MR.. SMITHS
REPORT.

.u,oster Van Colt yesterday sent to First As
-, postmaster General Perry s. Heath, at
ss,roton the draft Of bill which provides for
Wnnosine of site and for the erection thereon
'n0 new general postofice IN this city. 1t was
'. = nm bv General Henry l.. Burnett, United
".os District Attorney and Mr.. Van Colt de-
go 20 give out It's text for publication because
An he revised and perhaps changed by the post
~. authorities before II is presented TO Congress
o' ' understood that no recommendations as to the
s,,e to be chosen have been made by the
work Office although several sites near the
~ central Station have been designated de-
firable. ,,,. ., -
I'll, nleased with what Postmaster General
go ssid IN his annual report regarding the ex-
80. ~ IAN earnest and just demand for an en-
s,rsr,ent Of the postal accommodations and facil-
's 10 The Greater New-York' and his recommends
n. that "someprovsion for relieving the congestion
=. I,,nsratlve and the suggestion is made that in
,.,,,on N the present Office there should be an
addition No re Centrally and conveniently located
otheI Scertoin classes and divisions OF the mail
WIZ he received and dispatched" Mr.. Van Colt
Gu Mr. Smith told me he would do all In his
oSer 10 aid US. and he is apparently DONG IT. .
Consolidation Of the Brooklyn and Man
eS ca. nosiOfices the main Brooklyn office would
hs..raa a sub-staton Of the New-York Office.
h,one satd ne thought IL would, but otherwise the
ana ne saw ~ the brooklyn Office would be un-
esu,pea5 Mr. Morgan thinks much benefit would
Cnie F-or1 consolidation especially applied to
~ I've small Offices In Richmond and Queens. In
81 ser 10 bring this about Congress would have 10
oroeI nc law which fcrbids the consolidation of
iepeca oetoFice with another which is situated at
o,,nfy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
EY-MAYOR SCHROEDER'S FUNERAL.
DELEGATIONS AND WELL KNOWN MEN

DELEGATIONS AND WELL KNOWN MEN
SWELL THE ATTENDANCE.
The funeral of ex-Nayor Frederick a. Schroeder
was held Yesterday afternoon In the Clinton Avenue
Congregational Church. which was filled with
great throng OF people. Many organizations at
tended in a body Among these were the ofhcers
and many employees OF the Germania savings
Bank OF which Mr.. Schroeder had been president
and the Board Of Trustees Of the Brooklyn In
stitute. The members OF the family left the Hotel
Margaret little after l o'clock. and arrived at
the church shortly before O. The pallbearers were:
Isadore 81 Bon, cx-Supreme Court Justice Jesse
Johnson William G. De witt. August kurth. vice
president Of the Gcrmania Savings Bank H. h.
Scharman. John French. General James b. Jourdan
and Alonzo Slote. ,,, .
The Council and the Board OF Aldermen were
represented by Councilmen Oakley. Delch Goou-
man NcGarry Ebbets and Francisco. and Alder
men Stewart Burleigh. Wentz and Beiner. Delega-
lions were also present from the Peoples trust
Company and the Union League club other Wen
known men in attendance Sas +. butcher
George II Roberts. Franklin w. Hooper charles
a Schieren Frederic w. Hinrichs. William Needer.
H. C. NJ Ingraham. Seth l.. Keeney and william
Berri. ,,-,,.
Special music was rendered by Scott Wheeler
the organst, and a quartet; The programme IN.
Guided Reethoven's Funreal March; followed by
the singing Of Crossing the Bar AND Dudley
Bucks Rock Of Ages" Asleep In Jesus ana
The services were conducted by the Rev Dr
Thomas B. Mcleod. who delivered a euogy upon
Mr. Schroeder The burial was In GREENWOOD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
WB4LEy WILL OPPOSE THE GRANT.

Corporation Counsel Whalen Is preparing 10 OPP
pose the applications which the Astoria Light neat
and Power Company has made TO the state Lana
Board in an effort TO acquire about sixteen acres
Of land under water adjoining its property In
Queens County The Land Board will meet in AL
tany on Thursday. and the Attorney General has
Certified that the applications Of the Astoria com
pany are correct In form. The Controller has certi-
fed that his appraisers vouch for the suffciency
psny has set upon the land. The Land board rs
said TO be determined not to recognize right or
the city authorities TO express an opinion as 10 the
grants Of land under water. -, 49,
test case OF the recent grant OF iand unaer
water at Long Island City is to De MADE, put the
case is yet in the courts. The Secretary, Oh
State who is a member of the Land Board, mas
declared his opposition TO the practice OF granting
lands under water in perpetuity. He faVors leases
10y fixed term o" years. -
There have been reports that the Astoria COM
Ianys bill for the right 10 construct tunnel unoer
me East River will be introduced In the Legs,
!ature again this winter The bill was defeateo
easily last winter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
JERSEY AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
MR.. FOWLER CONFIDENT OF THE CHAIR
MANSHIP OF THE BANKING AND
CURRENCY COMMITTEE

Washington. Dec. (5peciaD. Representative
Parker in reply to question, said respecting In
sular government
The matter is complicated one and OF great
lions Indicated in the report OF the Secretary OF
War deserve careful attention. The report Is mas
tery, and deals with the subject In comprehensive
manner which to enlghten some persons
even where they do not agree in every particular
Representative Howell while pleased with his
service the Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds. may be changed to the Committee on
Rivers and Harbors where he would be OF special
value to the State OF New-Jersey. Mr.. Howell will
continue to use his influence Ior an eSey euns
All Of the New-9ersey members OF both houses
present at the opening OF Congress to-day
Senator Kean and the Representatives were sworn
in. Senator sewell. at the close Of the Senates
session. and Representative Gardner, at the close OF
the session OF the House, offered the resolutions or
respect and euogy OF the late Vice President 40,
bart The matter was introduced In the House
by Mr.. Gardner in three or four appropriate sen,
fences The chapalns referred In hitting terms 10
Governor Voorhees, and the following prominent
men were az the Ca APP hom sao Of Sen
ator Kean Controller Hancock. Collector Mone,t'
Collector Carson OF PSrth ADoy Frscs and
Fl. NJ. Johnston, ex-United States senator Slong-
s MSYPaS
Sheriff Baird, Sheriff Sell. ex-Sherln west ana
Representative Fowler expresses confidence that
he will be chairman OF the Banking ma O ;Ss
House, he would be the choice of fvesixtns OF the
Republicans. ,o-,.v
by the Secretary of the Treasury includes tnese
for New-Jersey: First Internal Revenue District
lie Building $4,000: proving ground az SANDY HOOP t
$500 Dover Powder Depot $1,000: improving ROY Aio-
guam River, $1,000 Mantua Creek, 5000 Meta-
San Creek g; G H5 PaIsalS F Riya 600 South
River s. 90; Staten Island and New-yersey Chan
neL $1,000; Keyport Haroor' S'"o; haritah Bay