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The Colfax chronicle., 1900-09-01
LINCOLN'S SPRINGFIELD HOME
Twelve thousand People Visited the
Historic Old Structure Last
Year.

It was soon after John P. Altgeld
was installed as governor of Illinois
that Robert L. Lincoln. in a carefully
worded letter addressed to his excel
lency, offered the old Springfield home
of his famous father as a gift to the
state of Illinois, under certain pre-
scribed conditions. These conditions
were that the state should keep the old
historic home in good repair until the
frosts of time had withered and de-
stroyed forever the famous structure.
says Self-Culture.
Yes, the old home, the haven of rest,
of Lincoln's law-practicing days in
Springfield was to become the property
of the state, as long as beamandrafter
successfully fought the ravages of de-
cay, and when that inevitable hour
was ushered in, the naked ground was
to revert to Robert I. Lincoln, or his
lawful heirs. After this manner did
the honored son of an illustrious coun-
tryman make gift to the common
wealth of Illinois of the home of his
childhood and youth.
For some years previous to the adj
ministrations of Cows. Fifer and Alt
geld, Mr.. Lincoln had expressed to old
time friends in Springfield and else
where his displeasure at the manner in
which his fathers old home was being
used and cared for. By every tie of
blood and affection did the son claim
the right to change the aspect of things
in his fathers old home and to preserve
it as worthy historic memorial.
In it's restored form the home is a
great resort for all visitors who come to
Springfield; the register shows vista
tion of 10000 last year. The custodian
is paid a salary, and the state keeps
the premises now in the best of repair.
All the rooms have been repainted and
repapered, with the exception of one
bedroom upstairs, and in this apart
ment the same paper has clung to the
walls for over 40 years.
1t is, indeed, the restoration of the
old Lincoln home, and there is nicety
in the arrangement of the furniture
characteristic of Mrs. Lincoln's taste.
ut is now," said Senator Palmer, like
an old familiar picture-just as Lin
coins home looked when he COM
menced his preparations for. breaking
mp housekeeping in Springfield"
Sheltered beneath the roof of his
toric Mount Vernon, where lived and
died the father of his country, there
Is feeling of pride and patriotic devo-
ton dear to every American heart. So,
too, when one slowly fingers in and
about the rooms of the old Springfield
home of Abraham Lincoln, one cannot
forget the glory and grandeur his illus
trious name has added to the pages of
history. 1t is one of the most cherished
realities of the nations life.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-09-01
STORY OF A WEDDING DRESS.
1Ae Garment Was Made . Hundred
Years Ago, and 1t II Soon to
he Worn Again.

A rather interesting story is being
told in regard to wedding that will
occur in the near future. The BRIDE
to-be, wishing to have a wedding
dress different from the conventional
white satin, determined to be married
in a gown which a relative had se-
cured during a trip to India. The
dress, says the Boston Transcript, was
of the finest muslin and was beauti-
fully embroidered and of a texture
that was practically impossible to
duplicate now. In having the gown
made up it was found that there was
not material enough to make the
sleeves of the high-necked bodice.
Various stores in Boston were visit
ed, but without success. Nowhere
could be found material that came
anywhere near duplicating the mate
rial of which the dress was made.
Then it was that the interesting part
of this story came to light. The dress
was taken to q well-known cleaning
establishment, and, after it had been
put through the usual process, the
owner happened to tell one of the
young women employees of her pre-
dicament in not being able to secure
any material suitable for the sleeves.
The employee told her customer that
she believed she could help her out
of her difficulty.
1t seems that about 100 years ago
Beacon street belle of that period
was preparing her wedding trousseau,
the wedding gown of which was of
peculiar Indian muslin. For some
reason or other this intended wedding
lid not take place, and The gown was
given to the maid of the young wom-
an who had believed she would be
married in it. This maid was the
godmother of the mother of the en-
ploye referred to above, and the gown
in question had finally come into the
possession of the latter. The two
gowns were placed side oy side, and,
while not exactly alike, the difference
was SO slight that it would not be no
ticeable. and after some diplomacy on
the part of the would-be purchaser,
she secured possession of enough ma
teriai to complete the making of her
gown, and departed in most happy
frame of mind.
So the gown, or a portion of it, in
tended to take part in the wedding of
a Beacon street belle of hundred
years ago, will be used soon in an-
other Boston wedding.
In the Matter ofwedding Presents.
Mr.. DE Smith-It's rather hard onme
TO have three daughters married at
once.
Sympathizing Friend-Hard on you?
Well. you just ought to hear how the
community feels about it.-Indiandp-
nlis Journal.
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-09-01
Three Over Tinted Eyes
start in Life of Tommy, who Could
Meet Emergencies.

Observation-Disclosures
The Colfax chronicle., 1900-09-01

asked the great man narShly.
Tommy admitted that he was. Rec
concentrations? Tommy explained hol.
lowly about honors in electrical en-
gineering, and the fact of Prof. Chai-
mers and Superintendent Kendall, of
the General Electric, being out of town.
The president snorted. Then he turned
disgustedly to Tommy's eye.
do you drink?' he asked.
''No, sir" said Tommy.
"Fight?"
ooh, no, sir" answered Tommy.
'Where did you get that eye?" asked
the president.
Tommy regarded the president out
of the other one.
II was riding bicycle" said Tom
my, "and ran into an electric car"
The president sat in silence for sew
eral moments. Tommy began to feel
ugly.
What we want for this place." said
the president finally. "is pushing
self-reliant. resourceful man-one who
can lay out his own work and meet
emergencies as they arise"
The president paused again, thought
fully.
Il think you ought to fill the bill,r
he said
Tommy sat motionless for the space
OF minute. Then he handed the presi-
dent the coat collar of the Van Dyke
bearded man, and clinched the bargain
IN. Y. Sun.
The age-herald., 1900-08-01
Riot In British Honduras

New Orleans, July S1-News reached here today of riot at Belize British Honduras. The tax on the necessaries of life was in- creased and the laboring classes revolted. A man named Huer led the mob, which stormed the palace of Governor General Wilson, demanding an audience. The Colonial Guards dispersed the rioters at the point of a bayonet. Governor Wilson Is now on visit to President Diaz of Mexico, going there on the Mexican gunboat Sara gossa, and will visit London before return ing to Honduras. The latter attaches political significance to the Mexican riots
The age-herald., 1900-08-01
KID M'C(Y WILL
 F-GaT C9aBETT They Will c. = ...~.ls, Mar quiS of QueenSbury Rules. SOME SARCASTIC REMARKS
Articles of Agreement Were Drawn Up and Signed by Both Men-Each Says He is Satisfied
 With the Terms

New York, July 91.-J. J. Corbett and "kid' Mccoy were matched this after noon to fight before the Twentieth Century Club on the night of August 50. The men will go twenty-five rounds under Marquis of Queensbury rules.
 It was expected that trouble would occur when they met at No. 39 Broadway but aside from some rather sarcastic remarks passed by each the meeting was peaceful.
 Ths men had agreed to meet to sign ar- ueies at 1:S0 o'clock. Corbett was on time, but Mccoy failed to appear until almost 3 clock As soon as Mccoy entered he walked to the opposite side of the room from where Corbett was sitting. For more than five minutes neither man said word Mccoy looked extremely nervous and acted like an amateur making his first match After about ten minutes he regained his composure and the men settled down to business.
 Corbett drew from his pocket the tele- gram he received from Mccoy yesterday and holding it before the latter, said: Now there ought to be no trouble in sign ing articles-you say here that you will fight me at my own terms-I am going to take you at your word, but will make no unreasonable demands"
 Mccoy said: We'll what are your terms?"
 "Corbett answered. "I will fight you be- fore the Twentieth Century Club, the win her to take 70 per cent and the loser 30
 Mccoy said he was satisfied with these terms
 Charley White was named by Mccoy as referee, which was satisfactory to Corbett
 The only wrangle that occurred was over bandages. Corbett first insisted that no bandages be allowed. Mccoy refused to consider that. After several sarcastic re- marks the men finally agreed that Mccoy would furnish material for bandages and Corbett would decide on how much of the roll was to be worn by each man. During this argument Corbett said to Mccoy: "Oh, l know nothing of bandages. 1 am not an expert on that kind of thing. My speciality is boxing"
 Mccoy replied: You haven't shown much cleVerness at that, I imagine'
 Articles of agreement were drawn up and they were signed by both men.
 Corbett will begin training in few days at owen Zeiglers place at Bath Beach. lie has secured Charlie Golf as his sparring partner, and will also engage some wrestler to help him get into condition.
 Mccoy will go to Saratoga Lake to put himself in shape. He has not decided who will be his trainer.
The age-herald., 1900-08-01
Pineapple Cakc

A delicious cake is made with pineapple filling. To make the cake, cream together half a cup of butter and one cup of sugar; add half cup of sweet milk and the whites of four eggs beaten light. Sift a heap ing teaspoonful of baking powder into one and one-half cups of flour, and add to the other ingredients. Bake the cake in three round layers Make a filling by putting in bowl the whites of two eggs, one tea spoonful of the juice from the chopped pineapple, and one cup of confectioners' sugar. Beat until it is light and white; con- tlnue beating and adding little more sugar until the mixture is thick enough for the top of the cake, and with the remain der stir in very finely chopped pineapple, putting in as much of the fruit as the icing will hold and stick together. When the cakes are cold put a thick layer of this icing between them and cover the top layer with the plain icing.
The age-herald., 1900-08-01
PRATT CITY.

Pratt City, July 31.-(Special )-Abeut twenty-five young people between the ages of 16 and 10 gathered at the home of Mrs. Ed Morris last night for the purpose of organizing a social club. Miss May De- Ianey was appointed temporary chairman. Permanent organization was effected with 4aiss Leo Morris, president; Henry Hooper, vice president; Will Reilly, secretary and treasurer. The club will meet every Mon day at the homes of the members and their friends Misses Nell and Kate Delaney and Will Hutchings will chaperone the lit- tie people.
 Asses Mamie Morrow and Rosa Strick- land have returned from the trip to Pike Peak, taken with the Press Association.
 Mrs. w. H. Zuber has returned from Gate City, where she visited her sister.
 w. G. Orme has gone to Mont Eagle to accompany his nephew, Buford Payne to a sanitarium.
 Will Mckenzie has recovered from re- cent spell of illness and has resumed his position with the Birmingham Southern.
The age-herald., 1900-08-01
BESSEMER.

Bessemer, July 31-Superintendent k. Il. Pritchard has had notices posted at the rolling mill calling on the men to report for work Thursday morning the mill will be started up then. The men are coming In rapidly and the animation of the streets bear witness to the renewed activity in- cident to the starting up of the big plant.
 The Bessemer Foundry and Machine Company have just shipped another large consignment of sugar refining machinery to Louisiana.
 The new double front two-story brick building being erected by w. J. Long for his cornice works and plumbing establish ment Is rapidly nearing completion and will be one of the handsomest and most sub stantial business blocks in the city.
 MT. and Mrs. H. R. w. Wadeson of Bir- mingham are in town visiting friends.
 Miss Mary Hard is spending some time with Miss Jennie Carroll in Birmingham.
 Mrs M. W. Danforth of Montgomery Is the guest of Mrs. G. D. Mingea.
 Cashier c. B. Willis of the Bank of Com merce left this morning for Lexington, Ky, and Tate Springs, Tenn, to recuperate for month from a recent severe illness.
 Miss Ethel Clifford and MT. Bert Clifford of Birnongham were the guests of friends in town last evening.
The age-herald., 1900-08-01
MON NUMENT DEDIDATED
To the Catawba Indians Who Fought
 for the Confederacy

Columbia, s. C., July 31.-To commemor- ate the enduring friendship of the Catawba Indians for the whites and then honor the men of that tribe who in 161 entered the Confederate army and fought for the South a monument was dedicated at Fort Mill today. An Indian brave chiseled from marble stands upon a granite pedestal, his bow bent and arrow on string. On the base are inscriptions recounting the services of the Indians in the civil war; the names of those who fought and those who fell. Many of the Indians were themselves slave hold CTS.
 The monument stands in park in the town of Fort Mill on the very ground where, according to the chronicles of the tribe, their greatest and bloodest battle was fought in 1757 with the Cherokees
 The park at Fort Mill bears the distnc- tion of having the first monument unveiled to the women of the Confederacy, and also to having the only monument ever dedicat- ed to the faithfulness of the slaves to their masters families during the civil war, and to the Indian allies of the Confederates. In the group is also monument to the Con- federate soldiers.
The age-herald., 1900-08-01

the previous week in the Atlantic coast districts has been wholly relieved by local rains, except in Southern Florida, and the week as a whole, in the districts east of the Rocky Mountains has been one of high ly favorable temperature conditions, with generally abundant moisture.
 The corn crop has made splendid pro- gress during the week. Some early corn in the Carolinas and Virginia has been permanently injured by drought, but late corn in these states is promising.
 Over the eastern and western portions of the cotton region there has been a mater ial improvement in the condition of cotton, but in the central districts it has suffered further from continued rains. In Texas the crop has been generally laid by in good condition, and is promising in many io- calities, while complaints of too rank growth, light bolls, weevil and boil worms are reported.
The age-herald., 1900-08-01
CAMPAIGN IN CLEBURNE
Democrats Making Strong Efforts to
 Garry the County

Hehin, July 31.-(Special.) .)-Major w. w. speaking in the interest of the Democratic party. Yesterday at Chulafinne Major Brandon and Hon. John w. Abercrombie, together with the nominees for county of fees, addressed the largest political au- dience ever assembled in this county. More than 500 people heard speeches of simon pure Democracy, and the views expressed by the speakers were heartily concurred in by the listeners, judging by the enthus- iastic outbursts of applause that attested some well made point.
 Major Brandon is one of the best cam paigners in the state. He will remain in C1eburne until Sunday, making his last speech at Fruithurst Saturday evening. He has cancelled his dates in Jackson County
 Superintendent Abercrombie made a short school talk and urged the sending of a good man to represent this county in the Legislature. The outlook for Demo- cratic success grows brighter day by day. The speeches of Major Brandon will bring many Populists back to the fold
 The Republicans held a meeting at this place yesterday. About 100 persons, 75 whites and 25 negroes, heard addresses by Republican nominees and Hong talk" by William Vaughan. The only argument attempted by these orators was that the Democrats would dsfranchise the ne- groes and poor white trash" but this is being refuted on every stump in the coun- ty by the Democrats.
 Cleburne can be safely placed in the Democratic column.
The age-herald., 1900-08-01
BASEBALL.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
All Over In the Fifth

New York, July 31.-The Chicagos did not have a chance today to win after the fiftn inning. The New Yorks hit almost when they pleased and this. coupled with the Chicagos' errors and fielding. gave the New Yorks an easy victory. In the sixth inning Warner ran into the stand after catching Child's foul and sustained a com pond fracture of the left arm. The bone at the elbow is shattered and there is a break a few inches above the elbow Score: R.HE. Chicago ....., . O1111OO0Ol II 6 New York ~ ~ OO4O211 "a 13 4
 Batteries: Garvin and Chance; Mercer and Warner and Bowerman
The age-herald., 1900-08-01
SOME GOOD SPORT AT BRIGHTON BEACH The Weather Was Clear and the
 Track Was Fast. JANICE WON A GREAT RACE She Kept Length Behind in the Dis taff Stakes Until the Pacemak-
 CTS Were Tired and Then
 Won Easily
JANICE WON A GREAT RACE

New York, July 31.-Everything was con-
 ducve to good sport at Brighton Beach today The weather was clear and the track had dried out and was almost fast and an unusually good card was decided,
 which included two fixtures. In the Distaff stakes for 2-year-old Allies at five and a l half furlongs, Cap and Bells and Maria Bol- 1 tho were scratched and Janice and All | Saints added The Keenes scratched Cap and Bells thinking they could win with All 1 Saints, but Janice upset calculations Af- l ter the horses were sent off Helen O'C., Orienta and Cherries alternated in the lead to the head of the stretch, never being more than necks apart, while Janice was fourth, two lengths back. Bullman closed in with her when strengthened out for home and coming won clear victory by length l and a half. All Saints and Agnes D. also l sprinted past the three pacemakers and | fought it out for the place, finishing as | named, heads apart
 Meehanus won the Flight handicap. Firearm was favorite, while Meehanus and | Heliobas were equal second choices They | were off on the first break and the light weighted Lady Uncas went out to make the | running, a length before Helobas and Fire | arm, who were heads apart Meehanus, | slow to get in his stride, was three lengths l back. He challenged on the far turn, how | ever, and quickly passed all but Lady Un- l cas. He followed her into the stretch, l caught her at the far furlong pole and | coming on won ceverly by a length and a | half from Heliobas, who got up in time to | beat Lady Uncas for the place by head 1 Summaries:
 First Race-Five furlongs, selling The | Brother, 102 (Henry), to l, won; Cogswell, | 102 HowelD, 8 to l and to 5, second; | Edgefeld 102 (McJoynD, to 1, third. | Time, 1:03 2-5.
 Second Race-Sx furlongs, selling. Mer- l cer, 103 (MitcheD, to ?, won; Harry Me | Coun 106 (McJoynt), to 1 and 8 to 1, sec 1 ond; Fluke 106 (Bulman), 9 to 5, third. l Time, Ills.
 Third Race-The Distaff stakes, five and | a half furlongs. Janice, 109 (Bullman), to | l, won; All Saints 109 (Spencer), to 1 and | to 5, second; Agnes D., 109 (Jenkns), 20 to l l, third. Time, 1:oS 4-5.
 Fourth Race-One mle selling. Bettie | Gray, los (Henry), 1 to ?, won; Brigade, Ill l (Burns), Il to and to 5, second; Exit, 103 | (MitchelD. 15 to l, third. Time, 142 1 Fifth Race-The Flight handicap, six fur l longs. Meehanus, 109 (Henry), 13 to 5, won; | Heliobas, 127 (Jenkns), 13 to 5 and to 10, second Lady Uncas, SS (Rausch), 10 to l. third. Time, 1:13 4-5.
 Sixth Race-One and one-eighth miles. Decanter, 11O (Turner), to 1, won; Blue away, 110 Bullman), to 1, second Time, 1:54. Two starters.
The age-herald., 1900-08-01
Ha wtiiorne Results

Chicago, July 31.-Limelight, Lomond and Guess Me furnished a sensational finish in the fourth race at Hawthorne today, and Il required ...e closest scrutiny on the part or the Judges to separate them. They were finally placed in the order named Buga- boo won the first race in hard drive all through the stretch to catch Fondo, who had gained an advantage of three lengths Fancywood was the only favorite of the day to win, and she had to beat Barbara M after having bad luck all the way to tne stretch. Fancywood seemed to be beaten until the stretch turn, where Wink field got her clear and then in hard drive got home first by a nose. Barbara M. was eight lengths in front of Regea for the place Summaries;
 First Race-Six furlongs: Bugaboo 103 Walsh), to 2, won; Woodstck, 100 G. Rose) 20 to l, second; Fondo, 1O6 (Wink- field), Il to ?, third Time 1:16A
 Second Race-Six furlongs: Marsara, lO7 ("-atthews), 10 to 1, won; Goebel, 1O7 (Du- peel, to l, second; Onamastus, 112 (knight, to 5 third. Time, 1:14k.
 Ihlrd Race-Flve furlongs: Fancywood 115 (Winkfeld), to ?, won; Barbara M., 1l2 d. Rose), 12 to l, third Time 1;O1A. ford) 12 to l, third Tme l:01&
 Fourth Race-Seven furlongs: Limelight, 100 (knighD, to l. won; Lomond, 1o5 (I<i- ley) 10 to 1, second; Guess Me, 103 (J Car ter), to 1, third. Time, 1:2SA.
 Fifth Race-A mile and a sixteenth: All cedo, 1l5 (Winkfeld), g to 10, won; The Un- known, 105 ,Valsh), to l, second; Scarlet Lliy, 100 (knighD, 12 to l. third. Tima 1:46ls.
 Sixth Race-A mile and one-edghth: Cog moosey, 106 (knighD, IS to 5, won; Vim cences, 103 (Waldo), to 1, second; Catas- trophe, 105 QHertig), 2 to 1, third. Time, 154A.
 Seventh Race--seven furlongs: Dutch Comedian, 110 (Matthews), to l, won; L. T. Caton, 1o7 CTalley), 4 to l, second; F'rangi- ble, 104 (Narvez), - third Time, 1:271a.
The age-herald., 1900-08-01
KENTUCKY POPULISTS
The Convention Will be Called to Order
 This Morning

Louisville, Ky, July 31.-The convention of the Peoples party of Kentucky will be called to order at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning at Riverview Park by Jo. A. Park CT, chairman of the National Committee.
 From the present outlook the convention will be the largest ever held by the Peo- ple's party in Kentucky.
 w. P. Marsh will probably be temporary secretary. The business before the conven- tion is the naming of a candidate for Gov ernor of Kentucky, the reorganization of the State Central Committee on the basis of the Cincinnati Populist National conren- ton of May 9, and the selection Of electors from the Sixth and Ninth Districts. There will also probably be some changes made in the list of electors already named.
 John G. Blair, A. H. Cardin, Ben c. Reyes, George w. Reeves, J. II. Lackey and General Hugh Mcconnell are men, tioned for the nomination for Governor Jo. A. Parker says in regard to the plat form:
 "our platform will consist of two blanks, one bold stand for civil liberty and op- posing the Goebel election law, and the other demand for direct legislation"
 Among the prominent Populists in town already are Ignatus Donnelly, Congress- man M w. Howard of Alabama, W. S. Morgan, National Executive Committeeman from Arkansas; Abe Steinberger National Executive Committeeman from Mississippi. Colonel J. s. Felter, Executive Committee man from Illinois; Joseph A. Hopp. Chair man States Executive Committee of Illinois; c. M Walton, Chairman State committee or Indiana, and Moses S. Hart of the Ohio State Committee.
The age-herald., 1900-08-01
Mrs. Wfnslow'. Soothing s ru,

Has been used for over FIFTY 1A.AisS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their GILL DREN WHILE TEETEING. with PER. FECT SUCCESS. It SOOTIiES the CHILD, SOFTENS tho GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN; CURE WIND COLO, and is the best rem. edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world Be sure and ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind Twenty-Five cents a bottla
The age-herald., 1900-08-01
Saratoga A:eetlng I.egins Today

Saratoga, N. Y, July 31.-The annual summer meeting of the Saratoga Racing Association begins tomorrow, and every thing points to a successful season both from racing point of view and financially. The track Is in first-class condition, and there are now more horses ready to race than for several years past at such an early stage of the meeting. The racing element is assembled here In large numbers