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The record-union., 1899-04-09

Misunderstanding continues to be a
fayorite mode of finishing tailor cos
tunes of every sort. Not only is IL used
to complete the hems and edges OF the
gown but the entire circular skirts are
covered with chine-stitching-for ex-
ample, a n-colored vicuna costume
is silk-stitched from belt to skirt edge
in straight rows of seven in cluster
alternating with stitched straps OF the
vicuna. The open-fronted jacket-short
at the back but rounding down from
the hips on the front is trimmed with
stitched straps in applique devices. Ihe
turn down collar and rather large
reyers are covered with pale old-rose
moire and there is a full chiffon vest
in cream color shirred over rose e-colored
silk.
Very few of the beautiful clinging
toilets in princesse or skirt and bodice
styles, in black lace, are formed of the
lace alone. Nearly all the Paris MOD
els combine black net, chiffon, grena-
dine, etamine barege, or nuns yelling
with the lace draperies, plaitings, CT
fiouncings This combination gives a
novel and artistic effect, and on black
and white toilets some original crea-
tlOn appear WHICH, COlIlDiliC eliC lc-AeiiS1
just alluded to with white figured net,
chiffon or crepe de Venise.
At an exhibition of French dress
models more than half of the evening
toilets and tailor costumes of cloth,
vicuna crepon, carmelite, drap d etc.
bengaline, or silk-warp mohair were of
gray or fawn color in one or the other
of the delicate shades SO much the
fashion this season The decorations
for these gowns were either white lace
applique. cream-colored chenille en-
broidered with designs in braiding, gray
faille milliners' folds, bands, and spe-
cial pieces in ecru, Renaissance inSer-
ton, or gray or brown silk soutache
trimmings en- applique Tiny gold
washed buttons are oddly used by
French ateliers on toilets of ceremony,
those in white lace, white net and crepe
de Chine showing these little buttons
put on the bodice and sleeves in rows
dwindling in points, or In square, OBJ
long, or triangle shapes, some of the
dull gold styles having a French brill
aant in the center of each button
The new Roman blue is a very beau
tiful shade of that color. 1t appears
among new French woods in ladies'
cloth, drap d'ete. poplin, Syrian cloth,
vicuna, camePs hair, and occasionally
among the corded silks and trimming g
velvets. It's color is most effectively
brought out, however, among the cost
ly brocades and matelasse satinS and
The record-union., 1899-04-09
Facts and Fancies.

The Indian can see one-tenth further
than the white man.
1t is a curious fact thai a negro mas
never been known to tame an elepnan'
or any wild animal.
In Paraguay a gentleman IS en1olnea
by the laws of good society 10 KISS
every lady to whom he is introduced.
A curious freak of the wind was Wit
messed in New Hartford. Oneida Coun-
ty. New York 1t blew the steeple OF
the Presbyterian Church % degrees out
of plumb, until it pointed northwest
While workmen were endeavor1ng TO
straighten the. steeple, the wind again
took hand at it, and blew it back to
its original position.
The record-union., 1899-04-09
Hi.torv . chapter Longer.

We are thankful that we were born a
great many years ago. The poor things
who are just starting to school will
have one more war to learn about, and
think of the Spanish names they will
have to learn to spell.-Atchison Globe.
The record-union., 1899-04-09
A Despairing Songster.

'.If all the poems 1 have written
Were piled together in pile,
And with candle they were lighted,
You could see the blaze a mile
"But all the geld that I have gitten
For the poems I have wrote
Would not hurt the feeblest kitten
If poured molten down its throat"
-Bainbridge Searchlight.
The record-union., 1899-04-09

from all
Ct the Plaid
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The record-union., 1899-04-09

Buy reliable piano of reliable
dealer; Steinway, Emerson, Ludwig,
Smith & Barnes pianos have stood the
test of time. Pommers. Ninth and ]. =
The record-union., 1899-04-09

For medicinal purposes drink Glen
brook" sour mash whisky. Theo
Blauth. 407 K street. Tel. 297.
The record-union., 1899-04-09

Try McMorry's Blend Coffee. 35c. :
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-29
From the BoItOn Daily COB,

From the boston Daily Globe
admiral Dewey, in conversation with some
friends told an interesting chapter in his Manila
experiences after he had destroyed the Spanish
fleet, The battle itself he declared. was nothing.
hut II was after the battle had been fought and
spain power on the sea destroyed, that his troll,
blcS commenced.
There were at that time" he said. thirteen
sllips ut oil nations in the bay all 81 them, with
the exception uf the British, unfriendly. all Of
them differed by experienced men, all Of them
watching for the slightest mistake that we might
make.
THE situation was full Of complications. There
were any number Of delicate questions coming
up Ia be decided questions which ought To have
been decided by lawyer well versed in information
al aw, and not sailor who knew only such law
as ne had been able To pick up and whose law
library was extremely limited
The situation AT one time was such tina il took
almost the entire time Of two officers to search
the books To sec what we might do and what we
were not allowed 10 do Why" said the Admiral
WIN an expressive gesture, "A good lawyer al
mat lime. man familiar with International law
would have been worth his weight in gold and
diamonds and Tubies"
And probably, il YOU had had a lawyer on
your stall, said one Of his audience, "he would
have made any amount of trouble for you and
the Government, which you nvoidod because you
made common sense take the place Of law"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-29

solitary Specimen OF the Black Shaep and
Flock of Mountain Goats.

TwiN LAKES Cob, Oct 25 Two kinds II
game, unusual in this region. are reported by
hunters this fall existing in the mountains
Mountain goats. and the other a black wild or
mountain sheep, the usual color Of the latter being
IL granite gray. The black sheep is II fine spcci-
men Of the big horn and is II ircquentcr Of Monitor
Rock five miles west Of Twin Lakes, between
Echo canon and Black Cloud guch. The rock
is II precipilous promonory like spur Of NJ cunt FL
bert and the hunter cannot scale il without his
approach being detected by the ebony hued big
horn The latter often stands upon the summit
like sentinel, guarding the small band that
grazcS further back
This mountain sheep had been frCqucntcr Of
Monitor Rock for many years until about a year
ago. hut as he had not been seen the past sum
mcT on his lofty haunt II was supposed TINT he
md met death IN the extraordinary snowfall last
M!nlrr " Thin a week he was seen again on
Monitor Rock, overlooking the Lake Creek canon.
!lr keeps out OF gun range, but, viewed through n
telescope, is seen to be a lnrdy specimen Of Il Z
Speties. lie ls never mOlcsied by The pTusrectoIs
they having respect for the game laws prohibiting
the killing of the h,g horn
Inc band OF wdi goats roam the Crystal Lake
and La ,lata basins. high up IN the range be-
tween Lake and Clear creeks. They are very
shy. and while often seen have generally ECrn
mistaken for Wild sheer. The band was seen at
close range recently. and Prosprctor Lewis eStab
hShCd the identity Of the creatures as goats Dr.
Cornelius Of Prairie Dog Park also says that the
band has been known for several years hunt
then The goats have snow vi lie coats withback
horns like those of the plains antelope The
leading billy" hrs beard Of length and uSuri-
ance that gives han very patrlarchal appearance.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-29
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. or THE DaG0.


Contrast of Newly Arrived Immigrants and
Their AmericnniZrd Relations.
There was a meeting outside the Barge Office
batch OF immigrants had come in, and Giuia
and her man were in waiting 10 receive some hcwy
arriving relations Glul.a wGs brave in her finest
and most gorgeous raiment. combining a reckless
love Of br! ut ColOrs with an ardcnLGc.'re to louN
American. Her hat was marvel Of Third avenue
millinery. Her bright blue dress was after the
most approved autumn model, always, Of course
dan, ear rings, great yellow brooch and juggling
bracelets were dazzling to behold, To crown
all and as an irresistible finish, She had squeezed
her plump hands into n pair of yellow KID gloves
mOmentarhy threatening 10 burst. i,etro's SCnr-
let ncCkur generous rXpanse of shit front. low
cut notified walsCoat and highly gildcd watch
chain limited his powers Of self adOrnmCn'. but
his little wife Cheerully made up for all he lacked
Shrl cries of Ecco Ecco"' turned the dun
eyes OF three persons in their direction and cXtri
wIthdrew 10 contemplate each other at their loiS-
IRE, The contrast was painful on one SIDE, pa
thehcally ludCrOuS on the other Francisco
and his SISTERS gaIcd blsnkly Al their changed
and respondent relations The man hSd on
tight hreeChCS Of humespun, u gray flannel shin
with red cotton handkerchief knottcd at the
thronI ana was picturesque specimen Of Tus.
can manhood. The women were bare headed:
covert ElAnCCS had been exchanged over G.ula's
startling head gear They wore huge roughly
striped blue and yellow Stockings and knit worsrd
ShawlS OF rarcgAtrd colors were tightly drawn
about The shoulders and fastened at the open throat
with munStTIuS coral brooches, the CrOwning
glory OF their attire. But Giuia. Truly she
waSh queen in COmparison
Never mind! Amcricanisms are quickly &C
quired, and il the brother is lucky six months
may see their metamOrphOSiS
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-29
Bees sting a Horse to Death.
From the Chasr,oyp (1dl Tranmript.

fine young driving marc Of DIR. ]. T. Twill
ley was stung TO death by honey bees In Kent
county on Wedn esday. The animal was turned
into lot to Craze in which was bench Of
eight hives OF bees. One OF the hives was
knocked over. and In an instant the mare was
In a quantity o. vines in such a way that she
could not eItricate herself md began to roll
TO free herself Of the bees. which swarmed on
her body. This only made matters worse and
resulted in oyerturning the entire bench ~
eight hives. the bees from which completely
eight hours and died in great agony. Hand.
fule OF bee-stinRs were combed from her hair
and pulled from about the noss. mouth and
OF the animals body which had escaped q
wound from the bSss.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-29
No Negroes Allowed in Thl. New Town.
From n, 81. Lonfs Giob,. u.


PERRY. Okla. Oct. 1.-THE white people Of
the new town of Billings. which came into ex-
istence yesterday morning. have made decree
that no negro shall live in the new town.
There were quite number Of culored men
who moved into the new town yesterday morn
ing. but not one remained last night Even
the colored porters for the saloon. restaurants
ders from a vigilance committee. and leave the
town. The saloon and other business men
were told that their places would be boyeotted
II they kept colorsd help.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-29

RAwIINs. Wyo. Oct 22.-S. A. Aggers Of
Fillmore. now here, brought with him nor
ton al n snake fossil which he found near his
feet of the fossil on top OF tho ground. and II
ranges ircm twelve TO eighteen inches in
thick mess. For the purpose OF protecting his
find he has staked out a placer mining claim.
covering twenty acres. the fossil being near
the centre OF the tract
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-29

wooden box about the size Of those used ior cheese
climbed over To ihc pile il would gra2c and wnit'd
The box. the compass, and the direction all com
ing together gave me the first sane moment
think had since starting on my FOOLS errnnd
graspcd the box and the idea at the same in
slant There was no cover. ! kicked the bottom
out and slid thc box up 10 my armpis around my
body: Then | dropped into the water You
see the floating boy and the direction had Told
me that 1t WIS rbb tide. | was lost and my
only salvation lay in trusting 10 Mother Nature.
was nimsy affair; rs thc speed with which
was carried seemed to increase he'd constantly
/" fcnd oil from piles against which my lie pre-
the sharp edges cut into my armpirs. Occasion
ally I'd come IL. grief against some obstruction.
Then Il push oil and start a new course.
An additional fear was aroused as the rush
OF the, waters became swifter, and my senses
Suppose became unconscious ] swore q bit
u may have been praying set my teeth end
determined TO last rs long as possible The
the hum Of perhaps my mental activity got upon
my brain The clements were singing. sym
! became Calmer. The volume Of sound closed
III on me. II seemed as II were in a vault whose
roof and sides were sliding down upon ne, Then
was swept INTO the light shut my ewes and
ser The symphony did away with only
said What in hell which seemed so 10 mar
the musical effect that smiled as wen, TO sleep
Wen, reported back for duty from sick leave
in the course Of events and was assigned 10 The
precinct Just above the one in which had carried
on my original research. had said nothing
about my previous adventure. To tell the truth
for long time had been obliged to devote every
energy possessed To getting well Then. when
! was able To- be around again the whole thing
seemed sort Of unreal and II thought Of II at all
1t was with that hazy recollection that We all have
Of most Of our dreams, II il hadn't been that
was pulled out uf tho river in broad daylight
should have thought that had fallen asleep
under the truck that night and dreamed The whole
"Nher had been in the other precinc, several
weeks the old restlessness came over me. Ibcgan
seriously 10 consider what l ought TO do in the
matter. One day while was patrnling Green
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1899-12-23
All Attention Now Centers on
Holiday Events.
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
The Christmas Tree held in Bon
ners Ferry Tonight. Catholi C
Ball next Monday Night.

State Auditor Sinclair and
Commander William Ainslie, of
the Soldiers Home, arrived from
Boise last night, having come home
to spend Christmas. Both gentle
men are looking well and are in
fine spirits. Both Mr.. Ainslie
and Mr.. Sinclair are making splen-
did records in their respective de-
partments.
Santa Claus will be a very
busy man in the Kootenai Valley
this year. The old fellow visited
Miss Mamie Wray's school Friday
night, and on Saturday night he
will be expected to put in an APP
pearance at Boomers Ferry and
at the schools taught by Miss
Jessie Feeble, Mrs Josie M. Depuy
and Prof. Byron Fl. Walker, at all
of which places he will distribute
Christmas presents from Christmas,
trees,
Fine winter underwear, heavy
wool sox, like your Grandmother
used to knit, and fine buckskin
and wool mitts-all suitable for
Christmas presents-at Kootenai
Trading Co.
The ladies of Boomers Ferry
and vicinity are cordially invited to
call and inspect my stock of fall
Millinery, which l am selling at
reduced prices.-MINNIE A. ROSE.
When Santa Claus reaches this
port this year, he will have to get
along without his proverbial sleigh
and rig-out little wagon instead.
A Chin ook struck this country last
Wednesday and has continued
right along to date, taking away
all the snow. The ground is again
enterely bare, and the thermomete,
today is ranging close to the &C
mark. 1t is a regular banana-belt
Christmas at Bonners Ferry this
year.
The Ladies' Aid Society met
with Mrs. E. L. Whitney at the
last meeting, and will meet with
Mrs. Frank Harmon next We'd
nesday.
Mr.. J. E. Colwell return home
yesterday to spend the holidays.
All arrangements are complete
for the Christmas Tree entertain
ment in the Presbyterian church
tonight. Every body cordially in,
vited to attend and place presents
on the tree.
Rev. John H. Hope will preach
at the Presbyterian Church in Bon
ners Ferry on the End and 4th Sun
days of each month, at the usua
hours, and at Port Hill anC
Thompson on the 1st and Sd Sun
days-at Thompson school hous,
at / a. M, and at Port Hill a
3:20 p. m.
Mrs. G. E. Barker received tn
sad news last evening of the dealt
of her father, Mr.. John Kelley
Mr.. Kelley was formerly G. N. R.
contractor at this place. He resid
ed in Iowa the time of his death
MIR G.. F. Cook returned from
Rathdrum last evening. Court ha
adjourned until next Tuesday.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1899-12-23
Grand Christmas Ball.

The HERALD is authorized to
announce that there will be grand
ball at Pythian Hall on Monday
evening, December %. The affair
is for the benefit of the Catholic
church. Tickets, including supper
at the Hotel Casey, per couple, -.
All invited.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1899-12-23

r.
Mr.. o. W. Swenson, superin-
tendent for the K. V. contractors,
ard Mr.. M. O. Olson, chief clerk
for the same firm, left for. their
homes last Wednesday. Mr.. Olson
goes to Thorp, Wis, and Mr.. Sven
son to Foreston, MINI. These
gentlemen leave many friends here
whose best wishes accompany them.
Miss Annie e. Cunning, Tyr
Mich. says, 81 suffered long time
from dyspepsia; lost flesh and be-
came vesy weak. Kodal Dyspepsia
Care completely cured me-" 1t
digests what you eat and cures all
forms of stomach trouble. 1t never
fails to give immediate relief in the
worst cases. J. f. Cook.
A full line of rubber foot wear
German sox for men and boys,
and mems and boys leggirgs. Just
the thing for cold weather and deep
snow.-K. T. Co.'S.
Mr.. Dave Davis has gone to
the hills on a six weeks trapping
expedition. The price of furs is
away up'this winter. Marten, fol
instance, being from $40 to S15
each.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. M. Fry re-
turned on Tuesday from Portland,
where they have been on an ex-
tended visit.
"A choice line of Christmas
Goods, Fine Perfumes, the latest
'iift Books at Cooks Drug Store. We
are agents for Funk's celebrated
Chocolates.
Zone Minute Cure is the best
remedy ever used for coughs and
colds. 1t is unequaled for whoop-
ing cough. Children all like it,"
writes H. N. Williams, Gentryville,
lid. Never fails. It. is the only
harmless, remedy that gives inn
mediate results Cures coughs,
colds, hoarseness, Group pneumonia,
bronchitis and all throat and lung
troubles. Its early use prevents
consumption. J. r. Cook.
Mrs. William Elderton is in
receipt of a letter from Mr.. Elder
ton who is in Chicago undergoing
medical treatment. He writes that
the doctor says ne can effect a cure
and that he will be ready to send
him home in five weeks, all of
which his many friends will be
glad to hear.
Minnie A. Rose, the milliner,
always has in stock nice trim
mings, laces. ribbons and fascina-
tors, etc.
Christmas Good at Hollinger's
Cash Dept Store are all new end
strictly up to date.
Mr.. T. J. Jones, the druggist,
carries toilet articles, perfumes.
notions, and cigars. Call during
the Holidays and all other days.
Mr.. w. J. Frank returned
this week from Baker City. He
speaks highly of Baker and Sump-
ter, but states that the country is
already oveldone and that it is a
poor place for a person of moderate
means seeking a location for
/ business.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1899-12-23

Mercantile 20. can furnish you
anything you want for Holiday
presents. Largest Stock to select
from.
Agent Phil Casey has our
thanks for an important Boer war
message stolen from the wires last
night. 1t was from J. Bull, Lon
don, to Charlie Rykert, the British
representative at the International
Line. 1t announces that Gen.
Butler had cancelled his engagement
to eat Christmas dinner with Santa
Claus in Pretoria. 1t seems that
Butler had previous engage
ment" with one of Dom Paul's
generals at Tugela River that pre-
vented his presence in Pretoria.
The HERALD is requested to an
nOunce that Father Purcell will
not be able to say mass in Boomers
Ferry on Sunday, December 81,
as given out in church. but he
will be here to hold services on
New Years day, at the usual morn
ing hour.
\ Nice Fine Silk Handkerchief.
Silk Mitts, Rhinestone Set Pom
padour and Side Combs, Ladies
and Childrens Wool Leggings,
Fastinators, Dress Goods, etc.---at
Holllnger's Department Store.
MIR. Earl Farmin, of Sand
point, is in the city.
Mrs. J. c. Rykert passed
through Monday on her way home
from New York where she has been
visiting for month.
Miss Bertrice Viii they is at
home spending the Holidays. Her
school will not open again for two
weeks.
You can secure the celebrates
Palm candies of I. J. Jones,
druggist.
The largest stock of Holiday
Goods ever on sale in Boomers Ferry
at the Bonner Mercantile Co.'S.
All new Stock
Christmas candies from 1Oc IA
pound up-for old and young.
Order early before stock is broken
at Kootenai Trading Co.'S.
Mr.. G. d. Black, living near
Port Hill, is enjoying visit from
his father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs
Black, of Portland
The Kootenai Trading Go. has
received large consignment OF
dressed Turkeys and Chickens.
They are in fine condition. Call
at VANS and buy your Holiday
poultry.
Rifles, Dolls, Kitchen Sets
Shaving Sets, Smokers Sets, Doll
: Head, Tops, Photo Holders, Monk.
: eys, Sailors, Vocophones, Sad Irons
Blocks, Iron Toys, Dali Trunks and
Doll Cabs, Horns, Harps, Bureaus
Sideboards, etc.-at Hollinger's.
Capt. VIM. Ainslie, command
err at the Soldiers Home, informs
us that Charles Davis, in the Home
: from this place, has been gradually
sinking since his arrival there, anC
his recovery is dispaired of.
Buy your Holiday Goods a
= McLaughlin's. All new stock anc
prices marked down low. Our en-
tire stock must go-no holiday
goods carried over, SO we are pre-
$ pared to offer the best bargains il
the town.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1899-12-23

Don't forget that the Bonner
Mercantile Co. can furnish you
anything you want for Holiday
presents. Largest Stock to select
from.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-25
WEST SIDE GAS HOrSE BLoBN UP.
Explosion Was in the R-tort House and Did
SI,OUO Dnmngc-Nn One Hurt.

There was an explosion in the Consolidated
Gus Comrany's works at Eleventh avenue and
Forty-iiih street yesterday morning which
wrecked one end o' the retort house. destroyed
$1,000 worth OF property and caused no end Of
excitement for season. Not n single person
was hurt though there were "A score OF men at
work In the immediate neiGhborhood,
The explosion occurred shortly atterthe men
had gone to wors in tho Hydrogen end" Of tho
r"tort house. long, low building, with cor
rugat"l iron root which eNtcn + LOO '""i along
Furty-tifth street What cause o IL not
known, ~ every Official Of N" company
tent all his energies to the task of preventing
Indignation IA 10 the cause or extent OF the
accident from getting our.
II nal sent the tenants IN all OF the neigh
boring tcnomcnts living to the street. to fni Il
Uttered with broken boar!S and timhrrs AMI
twisted iron, In tn" yari. where tho Gig {
inch main had entered the rrtort house. u
fierce lire was playing. Tn" bremen were
cumlng down the avenue on run. Bare
headed men ran about the wreck, waving them
md III" cr!rwd back with Nious cries Of Tho
The nr"mrn brushed thom aside and goin =
into the ward put ont the tire. except the NlaHe
from the .pire which they vainlv tried to
smother. II was cNttngu!-hed later in the
afternoon by the company 3 men.