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From the Ainn,dpoft Time,


Several men were enjoying their matutinal
smoke on the rear Of down bound Fourth avenue
car at o'clock yesterday morning Some were
pulling away good, bad and Indifferent cigars
Others were putting cigarettes One was dra wing
smoke and inspirati ton from the depths Of short.
thickset tfiarwood pipe. He was built the same
way, but that not 10 the point.
He had been smoking the pipe but little while
when there was mutiicd report and the pipe
disappeared from his mouth. A surprised look
settled over his face and the other men glanced
at him in wonder and amaze.
Then he plunged his hand down beneat tn his
vest and brought out the pipe which he again
placed between his teeth
Sounded like an explosion" said the man who
stood next to him Have some powder in the
tobacco"
Il carry my tobacco loose in my pocket" was
the reply. and forgot that there were some 22
cartridges there also, guess got one Of them,
We'll. ! should think you did" said the other
as he took hasty survey Of the roof Look al
that" and ne pointed to fresh bullet hole in the
roof Just above the ppeman's head. III your
pipe had been little shorter the bullet would
have hit you instead"
Then the man who didn't know 1t was loaded
knocked the ashes out Of his pipe and took sea
inside the car lie was in n nervous tremble all
the way down The pipe was uniniured
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down underneath the fastening with pretty effect
The edges Of the bodice are simply finished with
two narrow folds Of white satin. and loosely hooked
below the vest Bows of narrow velvet ribbon
adOrn either side
Evening gowns are beyond all precedent in
their elegance uf detail and rnu frou effect around
the feet So many transparent materials are
used this season alone, and III combination with
the velyets and satinS that they are plated one
the other la give sufficient fluff and thick
ness. For example the white tafeta underskirt
Of gown, which is Of pale pink pressed velvet.
has first an accordron plated lounce of itself;
then deep ilounCc Of white chiffon over this, and
over both founce Of whit" point desprit trimmed
with rows of gathered gau2e ribbon. The over
skirt Of velvet has deep fitted inunce of silk lace
which points up into the velvet at intervals all
around, and entirely covers ali the pretty fun
below. The lace is threaded with silver. which
gives pretty sheen, and silver cord is the finish
where it joins the velvet Pannc, which is pressed
velvet is the leading material for elegance in
covering gowns, but two fabrics which are very
popular arr crepe de chine and lace The former
in its new guisc with beautiful satin finish
aud dainty tints, is charming, and lace Of every
kind and degree OF elegance constitutes gen
crorlS part of many OF the new evening gowns.
unc pretty style is a lace tunic with long trans
sable The lace is cream i'll tint and the under
dress is n pale yellow crepe de chine with lace and
frlls Of chiffon around the feet The lace may
he cut in the form Of rcdingotc almost as long
as the skirt At the back and sides, and opening
all the way down the front over petticoat Of silk
muslin
Understands "f white, on tinted satin, embroidered
with applique lace or ilowcrsin chiffon and chenille
are another feature Of elegance in evening dress.
one Of these in white is shown in the illustration
The decoration in black lace and Jet and the over
dress and bodice are OF black net dotted with
SpanglcS Th" vest is Of white chiffon. and tho
belt Of blue velvet ribbon ties in long loops, which
fnstendcd up nj either side Ot the bodice, forms
levers Mauvc crepe de chine forms another
rich gown trimmed with lace, and cut out design
filled in with mauvc satin edged with a black
sink cord The bodice Stimulates a bolcro, and
is finished with rows Of back velvet ribbons A
velvet pDlonaise falling over an undersk ri o
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c,lgngs of sable \ simple model, with Elton
jnckrt, has the new Skin, with one box plat at the
la Il. and another feature is the elaborate buckle
which is seen on msny oI the new gowns directly
at the back
Two pretty wnistsin tucked taneta can be recon
mendcd for good style and simple designs, which
can be easily copied The tucks in groups are
arranged diNgonaiiy toward the front and down
the back, meeting in n seam which may be Joined
with the Tiny lingerie insertion much used in
our sill waists. or narrow hcrringbune stitch Of
embroidered silk 'o match or sewn together in the
old way. Each group Of tucks is joined with her
ringb"nc stitch IN one bodice, end The vest tucked
white tacta Is crossed with narrow bands Of
back velvet The edges II the fronts are IN
ishcL with folds of the sill. The second bodice
has u vest 'iont and cuaf Of tucked white satin
ard n cream lace nrcktic with long ends Carried
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except when the symbol is on the thumb, when
the index finger must be employed for the pur-
pose This is very much simpler than the old
system OF The one HANDED manual alphabet which
is even more complicated and dificult 10 master
Than the double handed system on which IL was
founded
In addition 10 its greater speed and simplicity.
the new system in many other ways Is vastly
superior 20 the old. II enables a deaf mute TO
communicate with a blind person "a matter OF
extreme difficulty hitherto): ,he one gives a few
dexlerous touches, on the others hand, and the
message is passed. In the same way II enables
the deaf and dumb 10 converse with each other
in the dark: while two men acquainted with the
system surrounded by enemies, may converse
silently and swiftly when the sound Of their voices
might lead 10 discovery.
An inexhaustible field Of experience awaits
the new deaf and dumb alph abeG its principles
will no doub,. be very greatly developed in the
future, Those who habimally converse in sym
bols, The rxper.s Of the art. will probably adopt
one Of many systems Of abbIeviation. such as
matters. Instead. for example, Of spelling out
In full the words, Are you going TO London or
New York" II will be merely necessary to indi-
cato the symbols. "R. L. gg. to Ldn. or n; ""
Again, there is no reason why shorth and should
not be applied 10 the system. which would enable
thoughts to be exchanged almost as rapidly az
nv speech
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NEW DEAR AND DUMB 4nrHAHEr
Easy to Learn and Rapid When In Use-
Authorizations May He Used,

From PsdrSOn'S Magazine.
What Inns long been wanted is simpler easier,
dealt nddumb mans alphabet that will not only
increase the marvellous speed with which those
chiefly concerned can already converse, but which
will enable them To be readily understood by
speaking people Such an alphabet as this has
been devised by American gentleman. Mr.
William Bridges Of Kansas City.
II will be- seen that in the new system the char
acters OF the alphabet are represented by fixed
places on the hand. beginning with the ball OF the
thumb on the left hand which represents the letter
\ all the joints, finger ends. nails and palms
signify some letter or punctuation mark The
tip OF the first finger represents b. ot the second G.
Of the third ID. and OF the fourth +. Then be
ginning at the first finger again, the frs, Joint =
F. on the second finger ii is g. and So on until all
the Joints have a letter assigned 10 them, the last
Joint OF the little finger representing q is rep
resented by the thumb nail, S by the nail Of the
first finger r by the nail Of the second finger.
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L by the nail Of the third finger, AMI V by the
fourth finger nail The remaining letters are
represented by the four top Joints Of the back Of
the fingers
The centre Of the palm Of the hand represents
full stop The base Of the thumb represents a
semicolon, the base Of the fore finger is a colon.
the base OF the little finger a comma. and the base
Of the palm a point OF interrogation. To com
plete the system, there are signs for the numerals
The right side OF the tip OF the thumb is one. the
left two the right side Of the first finger is three
the left four. and on. the ten sides OF the ends
Of the thumb and four fingers making the ten
numerals
Nothing could be simpler than this method Of
representing the alphabet with the hands
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freak all for fashions sake So there is no pre-
dieting the result Of this new eruption of plated
skirts Some variation Of this theme in plaits all
around the hips where very little funcss is need
ed, may abide with us for the allotted time. but
we can hope for some happy medium which will
not entirely ignore the importance OF grace in
outline. The many reports that the circular
founce would not be in evidence this season were
evidently withou, foundation as very many gowns
are made with this pretty ilnring addition. 1t
has less fullneSs but il is the circular shape MIR
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at the same time you are warned that the plain
one is doomed. and II you would bo up to date
two or throe months hence you must have the
fullness whether you like IT or not Yet, despite
all the conflicting rumors, the leading dress de
sgners In Paris will tell you too, that Partisan
women will never adopt fashion which tends
To give them a broad appearance The demand
which American women make for something
new every Season Is responsible for many Of the
new models that food the market twice every
year mode may possess all the merits which
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matching the gown in c"!or II is nr.5.r,5 IN
front, and lies AT one side with a loop rnd tw"
rather short frinE"d ends
Cloth in a pale tint II hrliorropc furms another
stylish costume very much stitched on the skirt
which is made with the popular circular huuncc
Whcr" the upper skirt taps over the edge il is cut
out in n scroll design finished with stitching
while down either side OF the front breadth the
edges are SHAPED in points, fastened with n cloth
covered button embroidered with silver The
bodice has vest If tucked white pannc, lace
rcvcTs edged with sable, and completed with a
brown velvet bow The novel feature Of the nest
model is an cnInc skirt formed al series Of cirru
lar frlls folds, since they ATE cut 81 scant that
they have very littl" ripple ON the edge The
material is pale gray coth ON n gray satin skirt
and each nouncc ~ stitched with black, The
bodice, also made "i folds has ccru lace collar
fastened down with black velvet roscttcs \
princess gown shows one variety Of the elaborate
embroidery in applique II black velvet and Nv"
shade, If i;rr"n sin outlined with silk and che
nrlc. The front ri the gown Is Of velvet and tie
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PASTEL LINED NODES.
Triumph of the New Satin
Faced Cloths.
STILL the SKIRT PROBLEM.
Uncertainty of Dressmakers as
to the Proper Cut.

Beauty and Usefulness of the New Mate-
rails for skirts-Daintiness Possible With
out Rash Extravaganza - Demand of
American Women for Changes and Its
Eject on Fashions-Fiounces as Trim
ninss New Fancies in Decorations-sii.
YER Thread Much Used in Trimming
Some Pretty waists go Evening Gowns
Very Elegant.
one OF the distinguishing features Of the sea-
eons fashions 10 the triumph Of satin faced cloths
n the pastel colora They are not really new. for
they have been favorite Of fashion for some time
hut in hneness Of texture glossy sheen dainty
roft ooloring, and MOTTO be forgotten price, they
ere vastly superior to anything ever shown bo-
fore In pale blue, pink and peachy cream color
they are exquisite, to say nothing of the lovely
tnts Of gray, tan and castor colora
Cloths in the light colors are decidedly the fash
ion. Very dressy costumes are made Of them.
and there 10 no elaboration in trimming which Is
considered too elegant or cItravagant for their
decoration. On the other hand, they are made
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A Mountain Tragedy.


LONDON DEPOT. KY, Oct, IA. = A mountain
tragedy, the Ike OF which Is rarely chronicled
eastern Leslie county. near Houkins.
Two young men. enemies. David Warner and
OF the big White Coffee Gin Both had left
their revolyers at home. They attacked each
each trying to dash the other OF the Elm "'''
Old man Warner. further up the path. begged
that they stop, but without avail. for Waltz
final! " forced his opponent over: As Warner
fell. he grabbed Waltz and together they fell
ninety feet to the rocks below Waltz struck
first and was instantly killed and Warner fell
on top of him and was not hurt.
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compares to advantage in every way with the rX
iSing two handed alphabet that sV used by the
deaf and dumb The letters have not 10 be labu
riously formed by twisting he fingers into crude
representations Of written characters; their sym
bGls have only To be pointed out For example,
in the old system the letter Is is indicated by join
ing the tips Of the thumbs and furelingerS OF both
hands and placing them together. In the new
system Is is indicated BY merely pointing 10 III"
tip Of the forc1ngcr Of one hand
The symbols on the left hand are usually
pointed out with the index finger Of the right
hand: pencil may be used which leaves the
hand more exposed for observation. As ad
vanCement is made with practice, the fingers and
thumb Of the right hand NAV be used much in
the way type writing machine is manipulated
In the case Of one handed people. messages
may he conveyed by using the thumb as pon .er
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go to make ii generally popular, be entirely COM
Portable to wear, and altogether graceful in ap.
pearance. but these elements do not insure an
for some change
The memory Of balloon sleeves and fun skirts
with pounds Of haii cloth in their make up is sui
fcient evidence Of womans Willingness to suffer
any amount Of discomfort and still look like II
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Oriental satin sparkling with moonlight studs
Is novel costum,. with point d Angieterre lace
for the shoulder dtapaty.
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LADIES' TAILORING, DREsSMAKING,

Gowns made after the latest French models a,
much reduced prices Designs submitted. EAtmAtc
furnished. Ladies' own material accepted. Perfec
ton In style and hnish assured. Patterns cut 70
journals sold, CULLEN, - W. 21d ST.
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0ELLES, Ladies' Tailor,

VIII make up costumes from imported fAbricI.
newest models. silk lined, for $40. 90, we'll worth
10000. for the next two weeks only. HighsSs -
lection OF artistic tailoring.
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very simply, with innumerable rows Of stitching
for the finish. For those who cannot afford the
entire gown skirt in castor color, pale tan or
gray will prove to be very desirable addition to
the winter OUTFIT With the pretty light silk and
laoe waists 30 much worn II makes a charming
costume for the theatre, evening wear at home
and small parties which do not require full even
ing dress II Ia infinitely prether than the black
silk skirt with the delicate waists and altogether
aoso satisfactory since II is the latest fashion. A
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1899-09-15
Indians for the Philippine War.

Colonel James H. Tillman, of South
Carolina, nephew of Senator Till
man, was at the White house today
and asked the president to authorize
the organization of an independent
company of Indian scouts for service
in the Philippines 1t is proposed to
make Mr.. Tillman, who was Colonel
of the First South Carolina regiment
during the Spanish war, captain of
the company and Joseph H. Wood
bury, "Hole in the Day." the chief
of the Chippewa Indians of Minnesota,
first lieutenant and some member of
the regiment of Rough Riders" Sec
ond lieutenant. 1t is said that many
more than company OF Chippewas
are ready to enlist in case they are
allowed to go to the Philippines as an
independent organization. 1t is under
stood that the president referred his
callers to the secretary Of war.
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The Largest, Vessel Afloat.

New York, Sept. l3.-The new
White Star steamship Oceanic, the
largest vessel ahoat, from Queens
town, arrived at her pier in North
River at l:45 o'clock this afternoon
and debarked her passengers.
A big crowd of those who had Sc
cured passed 10 the dock, and bigger
crowd which was kept back of the
fence, cheered the new steamer as
she crept up the river and swung
slowly into her birth, Coming up
from Liberty Island, the boat had the
appearance of being unwieldy, and
her tunnels too high for symmetry,
but as she came closer the impression
of great length grew clearer. 1t took
six tugs forty minutes to shove her
bow around and force the huge vessel
into place. Docked, she filled almost
the whole length Of the long pier.
The Oceanic's time was six days and
two hours. She is the largest boat
ever built. She was launched at Bel
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1899-09-15
Drink Leads to Murder.

South Bridge, Mass, Sept.l3.-News
was received this morning of a double
murder committed last night near
Fishdole. John King and wife, both
old, were killed by their son Peter,
who was crazed from excessive use OF
iuuor, The skulls of both were crush
ed with a club and death was almost
intantaneous. Peter is now confined
in Jail. He is unconscious and may
die. When his parents upbraided him
last night for drinking he went to the
woodshed to secure heavy club. He
then dragged his father and mother
to the chopping block, placed their
heads upon it, and proceeded to pound
out their brains. His brother, who
was asleep in the house, was awakened
too late to interfere, but was just in
time to save his own life; after killing
his parents, King started for bis broth,
er's room. The brother escaped and
notified the police. When the police
arrived at the house King offered no
resistance to arrest. lie refuses to talk.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1899-09-15

New York, Sept. I2.-Terry Nc
Govern, of Brooklyn, whipped Pedlar
Palmer, of London, thoroughly in less
than one round, in the arena Of the
Westchester Club. near Tuckahoe, N.
Y. this afternoon. With the victory
went the title of bantam champion of
the world, although both contants
we're actually in the feather weight
class.
The Englishman, although forcing
the pace at the outset, was really never
in it. and McGovern simply battered
his opponent into partial insensibility.
The Brookly boys arms worked like
piston rods, and the punishment he
meted out to Palmer was swift and
terrible.
The battle did not last quite one
round, the actual time of fighting be-
ing exactly two minutes and thirty
two seconds, at the end of which time
Palmer was lying helpless, though
on the floor OF the ring.
The purse for which the lads con-
tested was $4,000; rs per cent. of
which went to the winner and the re-
malnder to the loser. In addition to
this both pugilists are guaranteed an
interest in the privileges occurred from
the kinetoscope pictures of the fight.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1899-09-15
Dreyfus in Good Spirits.

Rennes, September I3.-Captain
Dreyfus continues in good spirits and
his health is fairly good. although the
stomach trouble still clings to him.
Nine. Dreyfus visited her husband to-
day and came away looking cheerful.
She spent about an hour with him. M.
Labori's assistant sees him twice
day.
Most of his working hours are passed
in reading correspondence and Paris
literary reviews. He is under the
same discipline as prior to the trial
and is allowed exercise daily in the
prison yard. A canvas screen is now
hung across the conrt yard to pre-
vent him being seen from the windows
of houses adjacent and to prevent
photographers getting snap shots
him.
A guard of forty soldiers is posted in
the prison yards beneath his window
and sentry with loaded rifle and fix
ed bayonet is stationed on the wall
overlooking the second court ward
where he takes his exercise.
Paris, September l3.-The govern
ment commissioner attached to the
council of revision may possibly finish
the report on the Dreyfus case before
Monday. In that event the council of
revision will give decision regarding
the merits Of the appeal that day and
on the following day the cabinet will
decide whether measures of clemency
are advisable.
1he Liberte announces on good
authority that the government will not
convoke the chambers until December,
on the ground that the deputies could
not sit legally while the senate is act
ing as high court
The Republique Franchise says M,
Meline, the former premier, has sent
to number of his political friends a
confidential letter asking their opinion
regarding the immediate convocation
of the chambers.
Boston, Septem Der 1.-THE Post to-
day announces that it has received the
following private dispatch for Paris
Generals Roget and Mercier have
offered on the part of the army to de-
mand from President Loubet the par
don of Captain DrAyfus if the Jewish
committee will drop the matter, and on
the condition that Dreyfus shall live
away from the large cities of France
for three years"
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1899-09-15
Railway Scrip Confiscated.

Washington, September I3.-The Of
fcials of the secret service bureau
have confscated a number ofpieces of
Tallahassee railroad scrip, issued sever
al years ago. A man whose name is
not known, went to photographer
here and asked that shade of red be
put over certain letters and figures of
the scrip. AS the scrip has close re,
semblance to ST silver notes the prin-
ter concluded to consult the secret
service officials before proceedings
with the work. He was told that he
had better not do the printing. An
officer of the secret service accompain-
ed him to nis place of business, and
there found the man who wanted the
work done. All the papers In posses
sion fthe man were confiscated, but
no arrest was made. The man said he
intended 10 use the scrip in connection
with an advertising scheme but had
no intention of attempting to press
them as currency.
The secretary Of the treasury has de-
cided, in view Of the money striugency
in New York, to anticipate the October
interest. This will amount to S5,-
500, 526 and in dueyon the a per cents
OF 1907. The secretary's action was
taken without solicitation.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1899-09-15
England's Request.

Pretoria, September I3.-President
Kruger and the executive council met
here this evening to consider the re-
ply to be made to the British secre-
tary of state for the colonies, Mr..
Chamberlain. The are still confer
ring by telegraph with the Orange
Free State, The decision is anxious
ly awaited by the crowds outside, the
executive building.
London, Sept. 13. - A representa-
tive of the associated Press learned
today that the British message to
the Transvaal does not demand a re-
ply In forty-eight hours, the exact
wording being a request for an i'm
mediate rep]d. The message is not
an ultimatum in a general sense OF
Of the word. 1t expresses the hope
that president Kruger will accept the
proposition to 'relieve the present
tension"
The only part which is at all ag-
gressive is the r1iterated declination
of the British government to discuss
the matter ott cuzeranity in any shape
or form.
The British officials refuse to deny
or affirm the correctness of the latest
Pretoria dispatches, saying the Brit
ish terms are as outlined in she special
dispatch .from Pretoria cabled to
the Associated Press last night.
namely five years franchise, a quar-
ter representation for the gold-fields
in the voiks raad, equally for. the
British and Dutch in the volks raad ,
and equality for the old and new
burghers in regard to presidential and
other elections.
A dispatch to the Pail Mall Gazett
from Cape Town says the British re-
ply is regarded as equivalent to the
ultimatum and the correspondents
advice from Pretoria indicate that
war is inevitable.