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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-10

fashion to be depored."
Dancing Dresses.
There is no small amount of consola-
ton to be gained, though. in the contem-
plation of the delicate gaiety of our own
and our sisters evening and house
dresses" remarked Maisie, the optimist
80 far as my Investigations have taken
me there is not black gown worn after
dark this winter Al the theater in the
eyening. costumes that would do credit to
bail rooms, and coiffures Of an elaborate
stateliness fit for dinner parties, sit to
right and left of me in the orchestra.
Nothing seems black after dark has fallen,
or if black appears at all 1t takes the form
of a background on which to display
maze of glowing colors.
ITO illustrate what I mean, must tel
YOU of black lace dresses saw at the
pIay last night One was worn by Miss
Peabody Wetmore; a creation of dusky
lace dropped over three skirts of chiffon
that dubbed out in masses of frothy
aounces at the foot From hem to throat
that gown glittered with sequins in every
possible shade and tint of blue and up to
her hair she wore a four-winged blue
gauze butterfly.
Another costume Of heavier black
guipure was incrusted in flowers cut from
cerise velvet and applied in vines and
yvreathes and scattered bouquets with a
beading of ecru Russian lace. This last
set off the dark-eyed beauty of Mrs Lad
enburg. and though both gowns were high
in neck and long In sleeve. the arms and
shoulders. eieamed softly through the I'M
lined mesh of the lace, for such is the
latest dispensation of the mode
For my own part 1 wore a rather taxi
ing little body made Of Persian patterned
panue, in which pink and black and yell
low were the prevailing color motifs.
There is nothing find SO gay so durable
and so cleanable as panue, and its price
ought to recommend 1t to every woman
very much more than satin antique, for
the wearing qualities Of which I've no re-
spect at all.
This winter l observe also in substanti-
ton of my argument that under cover of
night we will wear gowns that might
humble a peacock. Pink Is a sort Of cpl
demic. There Is no end to the pink dane
ing and dinner toilets, either Of the mos
acutelv pink crepe de, chimes and taffeta
mousselines to debutante pink silk mus
Inns. arranged with pink fai coils I've un-
der negotiation now a dear little dress
OF palest Carnot pink silk muslin on
cream white foundation, cut la Prln-
cesse IL has ruchings Of pink 'chihon
down the 'front.' Is strapped from bust to
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-10
rw0-HUNDRED DOLLAR HATS.
THEY ARE MADE OF THE COsTLI-
EST FURS.

The Hostess of the Tea Table Says
pink Is an Epidemic in SartOriaI
circles This SeasOn-BIack Even
ing Gowns Are Utterly Out of Date
and only the Gayest COIOrs Are
Worn Under Gas Light-SOme New
and Charming Bodice Fashions.
Return of the BOIerO-FrOnts
Pouch as Much as Ever.
New York, Dec. S.-"We live to learn"
announced the hostess of the tea table SOL
sn,ulv. as she rinsed out her rosebud Min
,on cup preparatory to a second helping of
tea.
To-day I learned for the first time
that there are hats in this town neither
weighing nor measuring more than the
one Maisie has on her comedy head now,
not silt with refined gold, swathed in
priceless lace nor believed with diamonds,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-10

knees, with twists and knots Of more richly
hued pink satin and with big pink chiffon
fan and cluster of roseate flowers in my
hair. If I don't help to strengthen the
cause of that color this season then my
calculations viii be sadly upset"
'Of which there is not the least lkeli-
hood" added the hostess comfortingly as
she rang for the butler to open the door
for her departing guests. Mary Dean.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-10
MRS. EIcKsEN's INVENTION.
1t Is n Woven Bandage for sprains,
Fractures. Etc.

II rs II WONeh HhhUHEe TOT SpFUIhA,
Fractures, Etc.
New York Dec. S.--The latest invention
tending TO diminish the suffering of hui
mainly is that of Mrs. Theresa Eicksen,
a German lady of considerable energy and
ingenuity. 1t is nothing more or less
than a woven bandage for the use of
those who have broken or sprained a limb.
Ii is approved by many physicians be-
cause it conforms so perfectly to the shape
of the limb, supporting it at all points
and at the same time is not so stiff as the
usual splints or wrapped bandages In
addition its meshes permit the free circu-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-10

severity of their headgear by touch of
turquoise velvet but even that bit of blue
lining to the sable cloud is done away with
and it is in my estimate, tendency of
fashion to be depiored."
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-19
BETTER CROP WEATHER.
Missouri Agricultural Outlook Is TAX
ing On n More Promising
Aspect.

COLUMBIA. MO-. April 1s.-(special.)
The United States weather crop service,
Missouri section. issued the following bull
letin to-day:
1.-THE weather during the past week has
been exceptionally favorable for farming
operations and also for the growth of early
vegetation throughout the state. The sol.
has dried out rapidly and in the central
and southern sections farmers have been
very busy sowing oats. clover and grass
seed. preparing for and planting corn,
making gardens and planting early pota-
toes. In many of the northern counties.
however. the soil is stih too heavy and
cold to work. and little has been done, eX-
cept in the most favored localities. In
many Of the southern counties oats sowing
is practically completed. Early sown oats
are generally coming up nicely. Corr,
planting is in progress in the central and
southern sections. Flax Is being sown in
the southwestern counties and some melons
have been planted in the southeast. Wheat
has improved with the advent of warmer
weather. but many correspondents report
that from one-fourth to one-half has been
killed. while some state that little or none
Will be worth saving. Pastures and mead
ows are starting nicely. Early fruits are
coming into bloom in the southern counties
and the present outlook for large apple
crop is excellent"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-19
MANILA HERO'S FUNERAL.
Imposing Ceremony Over the Re-
mains of Lieutenant Afford
at Lawrence.

LAWRENCE, KAS., April 1s-(Special)
The remains of Lieutenant A. C. Afford, of
Company B, of the Kansas regiment
arrived in Lawrence yesterday from Ma
Mia. A funeral ceremony such as the city
rarely saw before was accorded to the
young Kansas hero. Flags everywhere over
the town were at halfmast, on business
houses, on residences and on the university
and high school buildings. The Plymouth
Congregational church, in which the sery-
Ices were held, was draped with flags and
adorned with flowers and palms. The fac
Association and the &. A. r. attended in a
body.
Lieutenant Afford was one of the first
Kansas soldiers who fell at Manila. He
was the first graduate of the state uni
versity instantly killed in the war. On the
night of February z, at the head of his
company and under the direction of Colonel
Funston, he was making an attack upon
the insurgents.
Keep going, but move. steadier,", was
the, the command Ia HI he had Just given, when
in his hand a Bible.
A great crowd attended the funeral in
Lawrence Nno yesterday. Lieutenant Afford was
well known and well liked. The Sunday
school class he had taught attended in a
body.
Chancellor Snow made a brief address
and J. Willis GIeed, of Topeka, paid an elo-
quent tribute to the dead soldier. He said.
I'VE have gathered here to do honor to
the life and death Of Lieutenant Afford,
whose ashes have come half around the
that beautiful churchyard where lie so
many. whom We loved and honored: that
churchyard which is hallowed and endeared
to us by so many sacred memories.
1T seems almost profane to break the
silence of this hushed hour. How can our
feelings find fit expression but in a hymn
and silent prayer? How can words be
spoken here that will not jar? How can
words be spoken that will not make discord
with the tender, solemn yet triumphant an
that will not crate upon the deep, sweet.
sad memories stirred by. this place and
scribe our admiration for the career of
this brave young patriot. and how signify
our sympathy for his stricken loved ones?
prayers. warm and abundant our tearsi,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-19
c00MBs TO Be UPHELD.
Democratic Investigator Forecast
Their Report in Speeches at
the Asylum - -

FULTON, MO-, April }S.-tSpecial) Three
members of the committee committed an
act of indiscretion tonight that may place
them IN most embarrassing position with
their fellow members of the general as
sembly. At a dance given at the asylum
tonight In honor of the committee, the
members were requested to make address,
es. the three Democrats seemed to forget
that it was not proper for them to commit
themselves. and made eulogistic speeches
on their Impressions of the asylum.
The house of representatives need not
wait Tor the report of the committee to
learn Its findings concerning the manage
ment. The friends Of Dr.. Coombs by means
of fattery and attention, induced the three
Democrats to express their opinions. Chair
man See declared in strong terms that he
believed that the management was excel
lent and Messrs. Voolfolk and Fitzgerald
were no less outspoken. The latter said:
IF I ever go insane / would like to be
cared for in just such an institution as
this"
The friends of DIR. Coombs are jubilant
over their success, as they have been at
tempting to learn the opinion of the MEN,
bers by clever and artful means since the
session ended this afternoon. At last it
honor of the men who came here to investf-
gate. and little flattery enabled them to
induce three members to declare them
selves. When Messrs. Hall and Musser, the
Republican members were called on for
expressions, these members refused to talk,
Many citizens here are censuring the talk
ative members i'm vigorous terms and it is
predicted that the legislature will demand
an explanation.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-19

clans room In company part Of the time
with Mr.. Yates. went there about 10
or 1890 o'clock. Later on, went over the
halls with him, which took us an hour or
more. When We returned, it was nearly
midnight"
Doctor, what is the rule of this. institu'
ton about collecting campaign funds?"
It don't know about the rule. I under
stand that 1t has long been the custom to
collect them?'
Did you discharge Mr.. Williams because
he wouldn't contribute to the fund?''
mo. sir, did not
Il sent part of the money to Sam B.
Cook. some to the senatorial district, and
small sum to Cole county. I sent check
for 500 to Mr.. Luckett to be used in Cole
county. / never discharged any employe
for not contributing. Furthermore return.
ed 81 to an employe who had relatives to
support, as 1 did not think that he could
afford to give anything
How much did you secure from the en-
About $500. found great pleasure in
raising these funds" answered the super
intendent. Il sent man around with a
list, and 1 noted on the list the amount
that each was expected to contribute"
How long after your conversation with
Mse Wa Wamd bs Snen as declined
1T was either the same day or the day
aWiII you ..:a state just why Mrs. Williams
Il thought that if discharged her i'm
mediately. without any hesitancy, 1t would
be proof that l was innocent"
DO you mean to say that you discharged
q woman whose services had been satis-
factory and who, you say, was innocent,
In order to vindicate yourself?"
Mr.. Hall developed that the doctor could
remember all the circumstances of the
nsfd night Of February is 1ss when he is al
but could remember nothing of what hap
pened the nights Of the 18th or the 11th.
The doctor admitted that shoes had been
bought for the electrician and fireman and
their wives, and the asylum had paid the
bills. The asylum was paid for those shoes.
said DR.. Coombs. He said that he had
cling salesman.
I'VE receive about $50 patients per an
mum, and sometimes it is absolutely nee
essary to supply them Immediately"
In one lot of shoes purchased, as shown
by the bill, was one pair of enameled shoes
costing $3.50 that the doctor did not remem-
Der and could not explain.
Mrs. Mollie Williams. the woman in the
Coombs case. arrived from Hamburg, Ia:
1hs morning She Is and
Coombs was on the stand when Mrs. Will
Jams arrived.
Il am widow" said Mrs. Williams.
land have resided in Hamburg. Ia, all
my life except three months. when I was
here and at the Nevada asylum. I was
discharged from here without notice. and
Wits De- ahst in Apr
Did you telegraph that you wanted to
testify here?"
Yes. ! saw in the papers last week
that my name was associated in the scam
dal, and as I have no near relatives and
depend on my own labor for support,
came here to vindicate myself
1T Is charged by two persons that you
and DR.. CoombS were seen coming from
your room on the night of February 13,
1898. Are those charges true?'
They are not" replied the witness. en-
phatically.
After the noon recess. several witnesses
were recalled and were asked unimportant
questions. DR.. Coombs was the last wit
ment.
The committee adjourned at 3 o'clock.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-19
LOVE CAUSES TWO SUICIDES
Eighteen-Year-Old Girl and 15-Year-
Old Colored Lad XIII Themselves
Mt Sedalfa.

SEDALIA. MO-. April 1s-(special.) Dis.
appointment in love caused two deaths by
suicide in Sedalia to-day. Jessie Miller,
alias Fay Wilson, an 1S-year-old girl, whose
home is in Marshall, No., took 10 cents
worth of strychnine at her boarding house
this morning and died within an hour Two
weeks ago she had a quarrel with her
lover, well known young man. and tried
clan saved her life. Before taking the pois-
on to-day she wrote a letter to Plat Good
son, her brother-in.law, of Marshall. The
latter has been notified of the girls DEATH
The other suicide was John Bratton, coll
ored, the 15-year-old foster son Of William
Richardson. Young Bratton attended Linz
coin school and, because girl schoolmate
Tilted him, he went to his foster fathers
barn this morning and blew out his brains
with 3S-caliber revolver.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-19
DRINK GRAlN-Q

After you have concluded that ought not to drink
coffee 1t Is mot medicine but doctors order IT, be-
cause Il is healthfu inygorating and appetizing It
10 made from pure grains and has that rich seal
brown color and like the finest grades Of coffee
and costs about x much. Children like It and
thrive 1t because It Is genuine food drink con-
tanning nothing but nourishment Ask your grocer
for Grain-O. the new food drink. 16c and 2sc.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-19
Chanute Hotel sold.

CHANUTE, KAS.. April 1s-(special j
The Oriental hotel has been sold at public
auction for s14.0O6. A. 8. Newly, Of Kan.
sas City. and Colonel Z. f. Ward of this
city, were the purchasers The property
was a part of the Bailey estate, which has
been in the hands of a receiver for five
years. The new owners have given D. "a.
Fisher. the present landlord, a five year
lease, and he will remain in charge.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-19

Drawers.
Muslin Drawer of fine quality muslin,
some with tucks and hemstitched ruffles
and some with hemstitched hem, regular
Soc and Csc values, for, rI~
par
cambria ruff1e, embroidered edging, and
some with cluster of tucks, embroidery
ruf1e and some with lace edges, 90
regular 40c value. for. pair. <4S
One Lot of Muslin and Cambria Skirts.
Embroidery trimmed, umbrella style-if not
soiled would sell for from $50 to $250 but
SdCu
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-19
Driven to Crime by want.

DULUTH. MINI. April 1s.-Penniles.,
behind in her rent. and hopeless of the
aged 26, shot herself and two children aged
4 and 5, last night. The three bodies were
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-19
Mi..ouri,. Olde.t Mason Dead

NEVADA. MO-, April 1S.-(Special) Rev.
Josiah McCary, the oldest Mason and the
oldest minister of the gospel in Missouri.
was 90 years of age and had been a minister
In the Methodist church South for over six
ty-five years.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-19
General Henry AK. to BE Relleyea.

WASHINGTON. April 1s.-General Hen
ry. commanding the department of Porto
Rico, has asked to be relieved of his pres
cision has been reached but 1t is probable
that General Henry's request will be COM
piled with.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-19
keith'S
Removal Sale!

lwo hundred thousand dollars worth of New
Furniture, Carpets, Curtains, Rugs, Linoleums
Oil Cloths, etc, to be closed out during the next
sixty to ninety days.
l building at Grand Eleventh is
1921 eandan
attractive stock Our policy of
Curtains but
MOI Mol Such the
finding Genuine
Remember that all sales will be For Cast-nt int
article marked to
customer favored another
Now like
left untued to satisfy by the the
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-19

These three reasons are responsible for
the enormous and constantly increasing
GaleS of
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-05-05
NORTH CAROLINA, BURKE Co.
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as the administrator
of John X. Martin. deceased. notice Is
hereby given to al persons having
claims against his estate 70 present
them to me. IN Morganton. \. C.. on
or before April l4th. 1900. or tins no
tee will be pleaded in bar OF their re-
coverv.
~Morganton. y. c.. April -. 1899.
MRS. J\O. X. MARTINI.
Executrix of .Juo. Z. Martin. Deco.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-05-05
NORTH CAR
OLI\A.

F. B. II. in Morganron ..Helpine
Hand
As The Helping Hand is
not likely to be read much
outside Of the Piedmont sec
ton OF our State, let us have
a little confidential talk among
ourselves as toits possibilities.
In the first place. we Justly
claim that ours i, naturally
the best section of the State.
It 5 a hill country, neither
mountainous nor fiat.
Such countries have gener-
ally been the seats Of the most
intelligent and progressive
communities ~ Greece and
Englandare examples. Eosec-
ton Of the State has a more
delightful climate, purer wa
ter or 4 greater VARIETY OF
vegetable products. An ami
nal that cannot develop into a
man here cannot do 50 any
where else in the world. \
man that cannot develop into
the noDlest Of his species here
cannot do 50 anywhere else In
the world. OF our people.
those who have been awakened
to d consciousness of THEN
strength, have ranked high IL
the councils of both church
and state. But considering
our natural advantages, tn,
native strength of character
OF our people, and the Condi
tiols Of growth around us, has
our progress in education anC
religious activity been quite
satisfactory? Has it beer
altogether what an intelligen1
visitor among us would expec1
it to be? Would he not ex.
pect to find Z greater number
Of good acknowledgements
greater number Of churches
but a greater degree of activi
-Itv in what we have!
Is it not high time we were
arou>ine ourselves to the
grand responsibilities that liz
round about Us? Let ever,
community build and maintain
a good school. Let each O
our churches organize an(
run a Sunday School from tn
beginning of the year till tn
end. Let every church liv'
up to thepurpo>e Of its organ
ization. and that purpose i
the upbullding of Christ
kingdom on earth. When al
these things shall be done
then will our section Of tn
State be what God INTENDED
it to be-namelv. a goodl,
land occupied BIZ apro>perou
and happy people.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-05-05

aa- aerc Monday.
The stores o close at 80 p. m
Gtlr except Saturday.
Toe Patton. sou Of Rev. X. l.. Pat
.... left SUNDAY for WiikesbOro 10 take
"a position III the store OF his uncle Mr..
kutu> >palnhour.
Mr.. W. L. Austin. who was recently
appointed magistrate IN Linville town
shin. was in town MonIav and LETT two
subscription, for The News. A few
reach the 1000 mark.
Me--rS. W. \. Workman aud sou
Jerome and Mr.. Marion Null left
Tuesday for Forest City. where their
"merry 70 round has been stored
>iuce last fail. They will again start
or the rounds Of towns with the
amusement.
The wife of Mr.. W. w. Akin.
postmaster at Irard. died last week and
Wa buried at Friendship Methodist
church. She leaves a bereavcd hu--
baud and several children. Mrs. Akin
Ma Il consistent member OF the Metho-
dist church,.
Mr.. :. ID. Pvatt, a highly respected
citizen vi Ncbo. Mcdowell county aged
about 30 wears, died last Friday niyht
and was buried on Saturday afternoon.
Evangelist Perry. Deceased leaves Il
ulte and five children.
The store OF Abe" 4 Deal 81. p.
.Abce and >vlvanu> DeaD at Connolly
Springs, was entirely DESTROYED by fire
between , and o'clock SUNDAY morn
ing. Nothing was saved and there was
no Insurance.. The loss of goods and
>'nre-hou>e amounts to about 81 900.
Origin OF fire unknown.
Mr.. =. +. Newton has moved his
stock Of goods from the frame building
which he has occupied for the Iast
NN'iS ~ tuC Stpl YIN
door east Of Mr\eeDv'> bar. The
buiIdin. vacated by Mr.. Newton vii.
BE- torn away and IA brick building
erected on the size by Me,Srs. b. +
Davis rnd =. r. Collett.
An Upper Greek correspondent
writes: "The farmers are busy blowing
and planting corn. Wheat looks very
NrIl. Health OF the community not 5,
good Mrs. W. l.. Lin.atelt is very
Ill with drop~y. No hopes of her re-
coverv. Mrs. John Henson is i'll bu'
mp hy the stock law. They will ge
eut Of making rails
Mes>rs. Lazarus Bros, +. Breese
". 4. Leslie and Mrs. 4. +. Hick:
have an arrangement with Mr.. +. W
Tyler. the photographer. whereby you
can get 4 halt dozen cabinet photos anC
one ~arbonctIe. SNl0. framed complete
'or HE low price of Sl.9S ~ tracln,
$500 with either IF the firms named
Ask for IA card after the frs: of mex
"eea IN order that rour purchases ma,
he recorded OH the same.
\ miner well known IN Morganton
having stopped here occasionally tor tn
past several wears. during one of hi
visits Ia the place received a Telegram
winch WAS taken bv an operator wh'
MAS here a. Il substitute and who wrot
ID very bad hand. The miner. atte'
several attempts 10 decipher the tele
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-05-05
City Bar.
Fine Wines, Whiskies, Brandies,
Ales, Beers, Tobacco and Cigars.

Beware of low proof liz uorS. for YOU are drinking diseases
every dav. Ask Your doctor If concentrated I've, bead oil and
tobacco, mixed UP with whl>kev. Is a good tonic. If he SAYS
not. YOU would best take treatment at once.
PURE WHISKEY HARD TO +
Do YOU know that at thi, age pure whi>kev can scarcely be
had mean as pure as 1t was when taken from is. Ware
house. You vii. find By ANALYSIS that am correct.
WHY YOU HOJLD BUY PURE WHISKEY.
Because YOU get nothing but the pure stuff. made of corn
and pure water. and 1t contains nothing to hurt YOU. The
only way TO get pure goods is 70 buy direct from the manu-
facturer. Then the whi>kev is not tempered with, but is
pure and wholesome.
j. II. MCNeely,
Manufactured Of and Dealer In Pure Whistles.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-05-05

Naen IN need OF Letter Heads. Note
Heads. Bill Heads. Statements. Cards.
Envelopes. Hand Bills. etc. apply at
HE News office. Prices low.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-05-05
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY PU
H. MCNeelY.

Manufacturer Of and Dealer in Pure Whiokies.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-05-05

Col. NJ. +. Thornton, OF Hickory.
na, aere Monday.
The stores now close at 80 p. IN
daily except Saturday.
.Ioe Patton. son Of Rev. Il. l.. Pat
,.,. left SUNDAY for Wiikesboro 10 take
a position III the store Of his uncle MIR.
kutu> >palnhour.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-05-05

Mr.. W. L. Austin. who was recently
4|.palutea magistrate IN Llnville town
ship, was in town MonIay and LETT two
subscription, for The News. A few
iaorr such friends and we will Soon
reach the 1000 mark.