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The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-08-25

for travelling to say that it will be hard to beat as a street dress for town use.
 The chain worn with this dress should be one of the new ones of natural pink coral linked with twisted gold. Chains are not worn now by exquisites unless they harmonize with the costume, or unless their richness and beauty place them beyond being confused with pinch beck limitations. But while putting a taboo on some uses of chains, these no- tional folk have adopted a new fancy in jewelry. It is the posy ring. That is a circle for the finger made little larger than is needed, because under it, on the top of the finger, there must be room to slip the stem of flower, tiny rose bud, the stem carefully stripped of thorns, spray of heliotrope or mignon- cite, three or four sweet violets, an or ange blossom or a fragrant pink. The flower then rests on the hand, near the dimples at the base of the finger The excuse is the fragrance of the flower, and as she lifts her pretty hand, the palm turned towards him, that she may inhale the sweet breath of the blossom, he realizes that there are other excuses, too, for the custom. Besides being a weapon of coquetry, it makes any hand look smoother and whiter be- cause of the tints of the flower. The prettiest of these rings are woven of gold wire like little ribbon and fasten under a single jewel just as one's collar ribbon pulls under the buckle. The lit tie gold ribbon can draw tight or loose, according to the flower stem, but the ordinary ring in loose size does just as we'll FLORETTE.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-08-25
1TLO WE'D.

Johnny-What are nonsense verses, papa? Papa-Nearly all of them, my on.--Brooklyn Life.
 She What little mouth your young friend has! It doesn't look large enough to hold a tongue He--It doesn t.-Tit Bits.
 A Seaside Riddle.-- girl in the surf reminds me of one of those puzzle-pictures Algy--HoW is that? Cholly-Find the bathing -suit.-Puck. Husband-I have just been talking with the new clergyman, and find we agree. Wife-Why, didn't know that you didn't believe in the Bible.-- Brook lyn Life.
 Making Home Pleasant.-"Cook is talking about leaving, Henry" "Gra- cious!--dont let that happen Tell her I am going to buy her an automobile in few days!''-Puck.
 Unlike Some Other Occupations Golfer-Don't you ever get tired of farming? The Farmer" 'Taint no use of gettin' tired of it, young man. Farm in aint no fad!-Puck.
 A Clear Title.--'I don't see how Typ son got into the Authors Club if he has never written a book" "He got in on condition that he never would write one. "-Detroit Free Press.
 Allowed to Vote.-Election Inspector (severely)-Sir, have you ever read the constitution of the United States? Nat uralized Citizen-No. Have you? Elec- ton nspector-N-o.-New York Week. ly.
 Chinese Premier-I see that the Prov nce of Wing Wang yields no revenue Chinese Secretary of Treasury-Yes, the people are very poor; the land is worthless, and the harbors are filling up with sand. 1 know not what to do with Wing Wang Chinese Premier Nothing easier. Have somebody kill a missionary there, and the missionary's government will take Wing Wang for an indemnity Transcript.
 Boys haven't always q great imagin- ation, but most of them have good deal of tenacity. A man wishing to make himself pleasant to the little brother of his betrothed, told him to wish for something, and he would give it to him. "A box of chocolates said the boy. What else?' asked the gen. erous lover. Another box of choco- lates" "Oh, but wish for something else. Your little stomach couldn't hold all those chocolates '' "Well, then" answered the boy, another stomach."- Household Words.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-08-25
WHAT MISSOURT IS DOING,

This is a great country, and occasion ally there are impressive reminders of that fact. Such reminder is furnished
 by MT. A. A. Lesueur, secretary of state for Missouri. Missouri isn't very con- epicuous State, nor is it one of the largest States But it is doing some things on large scale, and some of it's achievements have been collected and set down by MT. Lesueur. The popula-
 ton of the State is now more than B. 250000, gain of more than 29 per cent. in the last decade. The valuation of property has surpassed that of Illinois.
 Missouri is the third State in the
 Union in the number of farms and the acreage of improved land. The State has no barren lands. Parts that are not fit for raising crops are ideal for fruit growing. Missouri is the first State in the Union in the production of lead
 zinc, poultry and mules, and it's zinc product surpasses that of all the other States combined. Thirty-six of it's counties are producing coal. The agri- cultural and fruit surplus products for the year 1897 were as follows: Cattle, 1,015, ,331 head, marketed by IA counties; hogs, 3,415,459 head, marketed by IA counties; horses and mules, 106,265 head, marketed by 110 countless sheep, 3S7, 1885 head, marketed by 112 counties; poul- try 51, ,S04,524 pounds, marketed by 113 counties; wheat, 5,269,734 bushels, marketed by 101 counties; corn, 4,7S9,- 9S4 bushels, marketed by S7 counties: oats, 65S, 991 bushels, marketed by 61 counties; rye, 160,S bushels, marketed by 25 counties; hay, 2,919,435 bales, marketed by S9 counties; grass seed, 22S, 7S3 bushels, marketed by 80 counties; flax, 94,512,S10 pounds, marketed by 24 counties; cotton, 24,010,9 900 pounds, mark eted by 10 counties; cottonseed products, 15,S44 900 pounds, marketed by IS coun- ties; tobacco, 1,379,23 pounds, marketed by 2S counties; castor beans, 1,114 055 pounds, marketed by counties; pop corn, AS, ,330 pounds marketed by coun- ties; apples, 2,0293 bushels, marketed by 99 counties; peaches and plums, 139,- 237 baskets, marketed by 66 counties; 994, 1928 crates, marketed by 62 counties; small fruits, 134,47S crates. marketed by 75 counties; fruits and veg etables, bS2S,90S pounds marketed by 65 counties; dried fruit, 1883, SOP pounds marketed by S9 counties; potatoes 15O,- 26S bushels, marketed by 61 counties; onions, 19,664 bushels, marketed by 43 counties; melons, 4477,273, marketed by 9 counties; canned goods, S,466. .621 pounds, marketed by 49 counties. The value of the surplus products of the State for 1898 were even greater than for 1897, amounting, in fact to $13O, ,0O0,OO0
 The State has 16,00O manufactories. with $500. 900, 900 paid up capital and en- ploying 100000 men, annually produc- ing goods worth $400, 1000, ,Oo0. And these
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enumerations do not include the mill products, timber, lesser mineral and miscellaneous products.
 This is a fine showing, but wait untll Kansas and Texas are heard from. AS we have previously remarked, this IS great country. Aguinaldo ought to be proud to be our brother instead of being pesky and persistent insur- gent
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FASHION NOTES.
For Travelling and Promenade.

Travelling suits made for coming home from the vacation spell street gowns with most women. Your woman of sufficient means to keep continually in the forefront of the fashions will not admit that double service is possible with the travelling suit, but this picture, which shows a new and stylish gown for journeying, proves how far she is from being correct. It was light tan cheviot the skirt exquisite as to fit and hang, the bodice in jacket effect. Be- low a tucked white cloth yoke were oddly shaped revers pped with cloth, and from these tucking in the tan cloth ran to the skirt hem. The belt was black jet, and white chiffon was used as neck finish. It is not detracting in the least from this gowns suitability
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-08-25

A few weeks ago Queen Victoria sug- gested to the governing body of Eton school that the regular holidays be pro- longed for week in honor of her eightieth birthday. The authorities took some time to consider the matter and then decided not to grant the extension. holding that its effect would be demor- alizing to the discipline of the school.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-08-25

There will be eight drivers, each fifty seven inches in diameter, and the boiler will have PA flues, each two inches in diameter.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-08-25

There is not poorhousa in Oklahoma territory, and the people of the terri tory are proud that there is no need of one.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-08-25

After some Improvements had been made in North Capital street, Wash ingtaa, it was discovered that the w4 men had thoughtlessly made away wtSh the historic stone set in place by George Washington at the time of the original surveys to mark the northern boundary of the city. The stone cannot be found, but committee has been appointed to prepare suitable pillar stone stood for so many years.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-08-25

There's character and Individuality about your interior decorations If, happily you've selected your Paints and Varnfsi1es here In B. & K Paints we offer perfect interior finish smooth of surface after drying, and without that glaring crudity of color and tone so often encountered in many interior finishes. while lending itself with admirable precision to any color scheme proposed and retaining its pristine beauty longer than any other Color samples for the asking, and Paint in any size can ready for application THOMPSON & BELDEN, 396-39S State st.
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A writer in a Chicago paper declares that it is to be feared that cycling to church on Sunday exerts a baneful in f1uence on ones acquaintance, flor it is practically impossible for them to know, without telling, that you are going to church when they see you cycling on a lovely summer Sabbath morning. So how are we to let every one know that we are not-at least, in that way--Sab- bath breakers? I would suggest the manufacture and wearing of small badge, as artistic as possible, to be worn where pedestrians can easily see it as the cyclist wheels along, and which would come to be known as the church. going cyclist badge
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At the village of Dumnow England, recently the ancient custom was ob- served of presenting a fitch of bacon to each married couple that can swear that flor twelve months and a day they have not repented in thought or any way" of their married state. Sev- eral couples were able to pass the or deal, which was strictly enforced There was jury of six maids and eix bachelors, judge in scarlet robe and full-bottomed wig, and counsel, both for the couples and for the donors of the bacon. The trial took place in a large tent, and after a searching in- qury as to the verity of their matri- monial harmony the bacon was award ed, says the Times, to a man and wife "of marked disparity of age"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-08-25

Consul Monaghan, of Chemnitz, in a communication to the State depart ment, says that Germany's industrial development in 1898 compared favor ably with that of any year in the last thirty years. The value of the im- ports rose from 1,159, 060, 900 in 1897 to $1,2o6, 14S,000 in 1898; that of the ex- ports from s9O1547,OOO to S962,3sOOO0. A proof he, says, that the entire popula- tion has participated in the prosperity recorded, is found in the increase throughout the empire and the savings banks reports. Prussia's savings banks show deposits of $1,1SS,3 1884 900 in 1898, against $1,107,414,000 in 1897; a gain of $14,970,OOO.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-08-25

The first theater in the world to be heated by electricity is the Odeon in Buenos Ayres. A short time ago the proprietors asked local company if 1t would undertake to heat their prem ises by electricity, and, although the management had many misgivings as to the possibility of being able to do so. so sanguine was the, electrical en- gineer of the concern, an American, that he could devise a practical and satisfactory system of electric heating apparatus for the purpose, that he was given carte blanche and immediately proceeded to work out his scheme, which he has done successfully.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-08-25

The largest locomotive in the world is to be owned by the Illinois Central road
 It is now being built by the Brooks company at Dunkirk, New York, and will weigh 330,0OO pounds with it's ten der and 21S,000 pounds without it. It will have tractive force or drawbar pull of 52.OO0 pounds, or 26 per cent. more than that of either of the monster To- comotives recently put in service on the Great Northern road, and which will now be second largest in the world. The Illinois Central locomotive will weigh eight tons more than either of those owned by the Great Northern. It will have twelve wheels, twenty-three inch cylinders and thirty-inch stroke.
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gent.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-04
WILLIAMSBURG.

Peter Gallant is building a house il
the quarry district for his own use ane
opposite j. e. Prizes house. Isl" Smith
of Washington has the job.
Joe Clark is building house in tn.
quarry district on lot that he Dough
of w. u. Pratt.
The diphtheria is subsiding in young
John Wilfore's family.
The Oxford Musical club of Boston
was greeted with a good house here
and the entertainment gave much
pleasure.
Rev. d. O. Clapp, former and es.
teemed minister here, preached morning
and evening in our Methodist church
He is living In Burlington and his son
Ernest is in college there.
Miss Helen Kimball. sister of Rev.
Frances A. Kimball, came here from
Poland, Me-, last week and the two will
keep house together in Mrs. f. B.
Gales house.
A change for the better has occurred
in the case of Norman G. Davis and it
is now hoped he will recover.
Mrs. Ralph Whitney, who was so ill
last week, is thought to be no worse,
and she may yet be better.
Irving Wilfore, who came home ill
from Goddard Seminary, it is said has
typhoid fever.
Neal b. Smith writes from the island
of Trinidad that he is we'll and that the
asphalt company he is with is having
great business there.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-04

Circling these is closely woven wreath
of oak leaves, long employed to indicate
and ndorn rank. Below these the pom
mel is embraced by gold collar, on the
front of which are the arms Of the United
States, with the blue field of the shield
in enamel. Below them are the arms of
Vermont, Dtwey's native state, with the
motto, Freedom and United" and the
coors of the shield in enamel The plain
part Of the gold collar is decorated with
stars, and graceful finish is given to it
by narrow band Of oak leaves. The
sword blade is damascened with the in
scription:
"The Gift of the Nation to Rear Ad-
miral George Dewey, U. S. N, in Mem
DRY of the Victory at Manila Bay, May
1, 1898"
The sword grip is covered with fine
sharkskin, bound with gold wire and in
eagle terminating in claw, which grasps
eagles outstretched wings form the
guard proper.
The scabbard is of thin steel, damas-
cened in gold, with sprays of delicate
sea plant, the rosmarinus, typical of
fidelity, constancy and remembrance.
These sprays are nterlaced, stars fill the
inner spaces, dolphns the outer spaces.
Sprays Of oak leaves and acorns secure
the rings and trappings OF the scabbard.
Above these on the front of the scabbard
is raised monogram in diamonds. en-
twining the letters sc. d." and immedi-
ately under them are the letters ~. 5.
NJ surrounded by sprays of the sea
plant. The ferrule, or lower end of the
scabbard, terminates in entwined gold
dolphins.
The sword box is Of white oak, inlaid
with black velvet, and at the center Of
the cover has a gold shield surmounted
by an eagle and inscribed with single
star and the words, 'Rear Admiral
George Dewey, U. S. n"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-04
PRINT THE NEWS.

The first duty of newspaper is to
give the news, local and general, inclu-
ding political events. This the New S
has always 3imed to do and while its
editorial columns will not hesitate to ex'
press the opinions of its editor, its pat
rons will never be obliged to read some
other paper to learn the position and
standing of the political aspirants which
it does not favor editorially. This may
be to some extenfa modern idea but it
is popular and just one to the reading
public.-Northfield News.
Nothing can be truer. The first duty
of a newspaper is to print "all the news
that is fit to print" This applies to po-
litical, just as truly as to local or general
news. Print both sides, all sides, all the
news. That is just what this paper will
do. If there is any candidate for any
office, whose public record cannot stand
the test Of publicity, he is not fit man
for the place. The day has passed for
the newspaper that wears a collar and
dares not print all the news that is worth
printing.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-04
POugh Wants Purdy.

PoughkeepSie. ~ Y, Oct. 1.-THE COM
mon council of Poughkeepsie has adopted
resolution to send an invitation to Gil
bert H. Purdy, the gunner of the Olym-
pia who is reported to have said during
the battle of Manila Bay. Cd break
fast. Let's wait till we get 'em licked."
to visit Poughkeepse as the guest of the
city. Purdy, who was born in the inte-
rior of Duchess county, made his home
in Poughkeepsie. and his wife died here
while he was at Manila. A committee Of
aldermen has been appointed to make ar.
engagements for Il reception and dinner to
Purdy, who has not yet signifed when
he will come.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-04

The Brooklyn Eagle announces that
more than $4,000 has been received
with which to buy that house in Wash
ington for Dewey, and that Dewey will
gratefully accept the gift. When DR..
McKelway told him that more dimes
than dollars had been contributed to the
fund, the admiral was moved He said
those dime subscriptions enhanced for
him the value of the testimonial.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-04
THE ART NOVELTY STORE.

thank you, Mr.. President, for this great honol
you have conferred upon me. thank the con
Iress for what 1t has done. l thank the secre
larry OF the navy for his gracious words. l thank
my countrynien for this beautiful gift, which
Ehall be an heirloom in my family forever as ar
evidence that republics not migrate ful, and
thank you, Mr., Chairman and gentlemen of the
committee for the gracious cordial and kindly
welcome which you have given me to my home.
The band played t'The Star Spangled
Banner and then Cardinal Gibbons pro-
nounced the benedction
On Time, as Usual.
The start from Mrs. McLean's resi-
dence was made promptly on time. Ad-
miral Dewey emerged from the house
with Chairman Moses of the local recep-
ton committee, and the two took their
seats together in Mrs. McLeans car
riage. When the admiral appeared re-
splendant in heavy cpaulets and gold
lace. the great throng that had assembled
in the adjacent streets and in Farragut
square broke out into long and loud
burst of applause. There was also a
demonstration when Captain Lambertop
and Lieutenants Brumby and Caldwell
came out and took the second carriage.
Accompanied by an escort of police
and committeeman and headed by the
Marine band the admiral was driven to
the White House through cheering
crowds. His progress was slow, and he
repeatedly bowed and smiled his ac
acknowledgement Of the greetings given
him.
He entered the White House grounds
by the west gate, and on reaching the
portico Admiral Dewey quickly alighted
and was shown into the east room, where
he was met by the president and mem
bers of the cabinet. Captain Lamberton,
Lieutenant Brumby anu Lieutenant Cald-
well also left their carriages and were
warmly greeted by the members Of the
reception committee the commissioners
of the district and a few friends who
had gathered there.
Only few minutes elapsed before the
admiral reappeared with the president
and took seats in the White House car
rage. The members of the cabinet oc
cupied the next three carriages, former
Secretary Alger sitting with Secretary
Long. and then followed the various Off
Gals who had been assigned places near
the central figure of the demonstration.
The carriages swept briskly down the
curved driveway into PENNSYLVANIA ave-
nue., there was a blare of bugle com
mands, a crash of bands and the great
procession started.
An Inspiring Sight.
1t was a ma-n.aocn. and ill., . rim. sight
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-04
DEWEY'S SWORD.
President Mckinley Presents Gift Of
Congress to Admiral.
GALA DAY IN WASHINGTON.
Ceremonies Take Place on the steps
of the Capitol After an Impose
ing Parade From the
White House.

Washington, Oct. 4.-The magnificent
sword awarded by act of congress to the
nations hero was bestowed upon Ad-
miral Dewey in the presence Of the chief
executive, the members of the cabinet
and the judiciary, the highest officers Of
the army and navy and vast crowd Of
people. In strong contrast with all Of
the ceremonies that have taken place
since Admiral Dewey reached the shores
of his native land the function was Sc
verey official in character. The admins
tration was executing the will of the
whole American people, and locality and
community disappeared.
1t was amid profound hush that Ad-
miral Dewey received from the hand Of
its chief executive the sword nation
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-04

| as the parade swung into the long srreucn
of the handsome thoroughfare. Through
| the broad street, cleared from curb to
curb, with the majestic capitol towering
at the further end and the somber treas
ury behind. the marching hosts moved
between TWO solid walls Of enthusia site,
shouting, gesticulatng humanity, banked
solidly from the curbs and rising, tier on
| tier. On every conceivable kind of struc-
ture, to the crowded roofs and windows,
while above, below and all about hutter-
ed flags. bunting and Dewey emblems
and devices. forming a background OF
brilliant color.
At the head of the line rode Major Gen
eral Nelson A. Miles. commanding gener-
al Of the army. in the full uniform of his
rank, with the yellow field marshaIs sash
from shoulder to hip. He was astride a
| superb gray horse, richly caparisoned.
Back of him was rank after rank of
military aids. all officers of high rank
The brilliant coated Marine band added
color and inspiring music to the gay
scene, and following them came every
describablc kind of soldier, sailor and
marine, mounted and afoot, infantry, ar
tillery. cavalry. the marines in their short
UlouSes anu Htl'lletS, lHe laCkleS from the
Raleigh and other warships. battery aft
er battery of light artillery, the man.
moth s inch siege guns Of the Seventh ar
tillery, each drawn by eight horses Then
the crimson trappings of the artillery
changed to the yellow of cavalry as line
after line of the yellow plumed troopers
rode by.
Admiral Dewey came next driving
with the president, and roar after roar of
applause greeted him. Following the ad-
miral, came the officers and men of his
flagship. the Olympia, in double ranks.
stretching across the avenue, and then
distinguished officers Of the navy and ar
my. The members of the cabinet rode in
carriages. With them also, in the sever
al carriages, rode Captain Lamberton,
Flag Lieutenant Brumby and others of
the admiral's staff
Still another brilliant division was form
ed by the governors of states. mounted
and accompanied by their statfs. At their
head rode Governor Edward G. Smith of
Vermont, the native state of Dewey,
with numerous staff brilliantly uni
formed.
What the Sword Is Like,
The sword, except its steel blade and
the body metal of its scabbard, is entire
ly of % karat gold. On the pommel is
carved the name of the battIeship Olym-
pia, which was Dewey's flagship at Ma
Mia, and the zodiacal sign for December,
in which lucky month Dewey was born.