AMERICAN FOUND The pearl boom is the Intent suc cessor of Klomliko and its attendant excitements. For several weeks the people of Arkansas have have been worked np over the discovery of pearls in some of the lakes and rivers of that Btate, and in some plneen hnlf the population have been industriously digging mussels in the hope of sudden wealth, while the rent of the country lias been agitating itself on the sub ject of dollar wheat. A Xew York di- SCENES ainond broker recently exhibited a very large pearl which had been sent to him from the Arkansas field, just what part of it he refused to say. The stone is one of the finest speci mens of the "sweetwator" variety ever eeu in New York. It is perfectly formed, slightly oval in shape, of a . 1. : . 1 . i. : ... ii jjuiv wuuo, nuit wuigus bun ijr-iivo crrAln. Tt in vitlnnd At ftMfM Anntti. er broker recently received a consign ment of Arkansas pearls, which includ ed pink pearl, weighing twenty-six grains. It is worth' not more than $100, however, on account of a slight blemish on one aide. Many smaller pearls have ooine from this same region during the pant week, and there is talk of a New York company to work eome of the Arkansas pearl lakes. It is possible, however, that they will be late in the field, as a Memphis com pany lias already Ieasod one of the most promising lakes for a term of five ? rears for $1500, and individual specu ators have obtained control of several others. The Klondike excitement is not to be compared with the enthusiasm in Northern Arkansas over the recent finds of pearls. At Helena and Little Bock family parties are going out to camp along the river and hunt for pearls. MoBt of these parties have found only small stones, but one wom an picked np a pink pearl worth $50, ud two small boys who were looking lor clams ana not lor pearls louud two stones which they aold for $25 apiece. Most or tue valuable nnus, However, have been made in the lakes and ponds, which are controlled by private individuals or by companies. In some plaoes the owners have had to stand guard with shotguns to keep off the enthusiastic pearl seekers, who have been accustomed to hunt clams wher ever they wished, and who think that the mere fact that the shells may con tain gems worth $100 or so ought not ' to make any difference in this right. . The Arkansas pearl fisheries ' are recommended as a good solmtvUito for Alaska for those who are in search of hardship and adventure. There is not so much frost and snowbut there ia plenty of malaria, which is apt to carry off the nnacolimated visitor, and the swamps and forests which one has to traverse in order to reach the lakes where the treasures lie will supply the adventurer with as many unpleasant experiences as Chilooot Pass. Besides the malaria that baugs round the lakes and swamps, they contain sulphur and iron, whioh give the water a decidedly unpleasant yellowish tinge. The places in whioh pearls have thus far been discovered are Murphy and Walker Lakes, Cross Lake, Sulphur and Four-Mile Ponds and the creeks f owing into them. These are all in T- I J V-...U 1 - . 1- J : rrrhis. rs&zz ; j ; fT" PEARLS IN PLENTY. Several Memphis citizens have in vested money in leases in White Comi ty, and the concern already referred to will make an organized effort to develop the Industry in the lakes and ponds which it controls. This corn pan vhnn'nlready taken out several hun dred dollars' worth of pearls, but so far the work has all been done by col ored diggers and divers, who are paid S'2 per day for their services. On ac count of the color of the water they &r AND INCIDENTS OF AMERICAN TEAM, FISHERIES. have to fed for the clams, which are buried in the mud, with their hands or bare feet, and so can work effective ly only in shallow places. As soon as machiuery can be put in, however, the bottom of the lakes, including the deeper parts, will be thoroughly dredged, and it is expected that more satisfactory results will be obtained. It is the theory of the Memphis men who are backing the enterprise that mussels occasionally shed their pearls, and that others that have died still contain the gems, and will be found buried deep down in the mud at the bottom of the lakes. It is possible, too, that the manu facture of mother of pearl will be started to utilize the shells, as is done in Lower Californiafrom whence most of the pearl used for buttons for onr waist-ooats and dresses now come from. Mother of pearl, it may be explained, is simply the smooth inside lining of the shell, which is cut out and used for buttons and ornaments. Instanoes of rich finds are reported every few days from Bald Knob or the adjoining country. . A few days ago a colored man, who gave his name as Harris, walked into a Memphis jewelry store and exhibited a small bag of pearls. Most of the stones were small and worth not more than $i or $5 each, but there were a few of larger size, in cluding one or two pink pearls of very good quality. An offer of $100 was made for the lot. The colored man held out for more, and finally accepted $150. He said that he had worked for a month and had opened thousands of shells to get the atones. He no- THE WORLD'S knowledged that he was from "down White County way," but refused to tell where be bad found the gems, as he said that there were more in the same plaoe, and ha was going baok after them. A mau named Deals, in Bald Knob, MBt dozsn pearls to New York and has received an offer of 100. He found them all in the course of a week. Many of the natives in White County have in their possession pearls of more or lens value token from the ponds be fore the excitement set in. Many of them decline to say anything about their finds, as they don't wish to en coiirngo a rush to the spot. WORLD'S LARCEST OXEN. Weigh 7.100 Foumln Yoke Meruit Tret Lone Have Haul-id 11,081 Found. The greatest yoke of cattle ever seen in this country is owned by J. 1). Avery, of Buckland, Mass. They are named Joo and Jerry. Their aga is eight years and they measure ten feet in girth. Tbey stand seventeen hands high, and their measurement from tip to tip is fifteen feet eleven inches. There is not a difference of ton pounds in weight between them, and the two together tip the scales at 7300 pounds. They hold the world's record for one pull, having drawn 11,001 pounds of stone, loaded on a dray, on n level, just eight feet in one draw. They are models of symmetry in build, are extremely kind and do cile and beautifully colored. The best of care is devoted to them, one man spending several hours every day in grooming and cleaning them. They have been on exhibition at all of the principal agricultural fairs in the country. In speaking of his handsome yoke of oxen Mr. Avery said: "The oxen have not by any means reached their limit; they have gained in weight some seven hundred pounds the past year and are caps ble of carrying an other thousand pounds. Unlike other large cattle, their flesh is distributed very evenly, which adds very muoh to their looks, and they stand on their limbs as straight as a pair of calves. "They are remarkably intelligent and well trained, as you can judge from the position which they take in the photograph. They are veryaotive and can easily walk a mile in thirty minutes. They are colored, like all pure Holsteins, blaok and white. There coats are as fine and glossy as a thoroughbred racer's. They are still worked moderately when at home. Their yoke was made to order, and probably ia the largest yoke ever worn by any team. It is seven feet in length and weighs 200 pounds. "Their orowning glory is their mag nificent set of highly polished horns. For size, quality, matiug, and beauty LARGE3T OXEN. combined their equal floes not exist in the world. It may be of interest to know that their food oonsists of eight to twelve quarts of ooru and oats ground together, two quarts of flax meal, and from six to eight quarts of bran eaoh day, with an opeaaional ohaugs to nit their appetites." ' ' I THE REALM The roDnlaritT of the shirt waist. j writes May Manton, has beoome an established fact. Jbor warm weatlier wear they are made of thin washable stuffs. For the cooler season, of silks SEASONABLE BHIBT WAIST FOn COOL WBATHF.n. nd soft wool stuffs, but in all essen tials they are the same. The design ihown in the illustration is peculiarly well adapted to autumn nse and to taf fetas, whether checked, plaid or plain. The baok shows a shallow rounded yoke to which the body portion is at tached the fullness being arranged in three box plaits. The fronts are sim ply gathered at the neck and shoulders PROMENADE and drawn into a belt at the waist line. At the centre is a double plait in whioh button-holes are worked, the closing beiug effected by means of studs. The adjustment is snug and trim, the fitting being accomplished by means of the shoulder seams and uuder-arm gores. The sleeves are one seamed with the fullness arranged in gathers at the shoulders and again at the wrists, where they are finished by straight cuffs and a tiny doublo quilling that runs up the opening. At the neck is worn a high roll-over collar of the latest style, with stock and bow of the material. The waist is lined throughout with heavy lawn, the slight stiffness of which auses it to retain its set. To make this waist for a lady in the medium size will require five and one half yards of twenty-two-inoh mate rial. Promenade Costume. A promenade costume of Castor colored wool, showing lines of deeper tone, is illustrated in the large en graving. . May Manton soys: . The full fronts are composed of soft silk and the free edges of the basque are trimmed with black velvet ribbon. The stylish bat has a soft puffed orown of velvet, with aigrettes rising at the left. The basque, whioh is a decided change from the round waists of last season, has the fanciful fronts arranged upon a fitted lining that oloses in the oentre-front. The vest of silk is gath ered at the neck and laid at the waist line in plaits; a tiny pointed girdle finishes the lower edge. The closing is effected through the centre-front, but may be made on the left side if J ireferred. The fronts that open wide T over the Test are uniquely shaped. The book is fitted with the usual tram- I wf OF FASHION. ber of seams, and fulness forming flukes are cut in each seam as an ex tension below the waist line. The ornsh collar extends round the front of the throat and meets the standing portion, which is seamed to the back, the closing being at the left side. The two-seamed sleeves are out with slight fulness at the top. The model is en tirely correct in fit And finish, and ii adapted to all manner of fabrics, in cluding cibeline, canvas cloth, whip cord, broadcloth or camel's hair. To make this basque for a lady in medium size will require three yards of forty-four-inch material. Ladles' Tallor-Mnde Ilsanae. Whatever else may or may not be in style the tailor-made basque is always worn. While in common with all other gowns it is snbjeot to variations its essential characteristics are always the same. The model shown in the illustration is made of two-toned covert cloth, a novelty that has been introduced this fall, and that promises to become a general favorite. It is cut with a plain round back, and shows side forms and single nnder-arm gores for small and medium sizes, with double nnder-arm gores for those ex ceeding thirty-six-inch bust measure, as larger, plumper figures are so ren dered easier to fit. The front shows double darts and double-breasted por tion which is seamed to the right side at the centre-front and laps over onto the left. The closing is effected in visibly at the centre-front by means of hooks and eyes, and the double breasted portion buttons over into place, the handsome buttons and fine black mohair braid forming the only trimming. The sleeves are two seamed and close-fitting well above the elbow, the slight fulness being ar- COSTUME. ranged in plaits at the shoulder seam. The neok is finished with a straight standing collar edged with double rows of braid. To make this basque for a lady in BASQUB OF COVXBT CLOTH the medium else will require two and one-half yards of forty-four-lnoh material KEYSTONE SUTE MEWS CONDENSED Capitol plans. Thoa of Archlteot Cobb of Chlcaj s Aeeaptal The Capitol Building Commission has flnfllly hit upon a design for a new Btate limine. The prise winner Is Hen ry Ives Cobb, of Chicago. Ill plan has been adopted and he has been t-hosen to superintend the construction of the building-. Mr. Cr.bh will begin work at once on the working plans, and expects to have them ready for bidders within a month. Contractor will be allowed two weeks to prepare bids for the eon-' structlon of the Capitol. Work will be gin on the legislative building before the Hone of the year, and It Is proponed to have the structure ready for the next Leglnlaure. The following Pennsylvania pensions have been granted: Hugh Hlglrv, Pittsburgh: (Ipiiren IT. i'nnnin.h.n, Markleynbiirg; Chrlntlnn Wettach, Al legheny; William Ixmg, Washington; Hugh M. Cramer. Wilmington; James W. MiMnster, Latrobe; John T. Fry, IllBlmvllle; Retner Clnrk. Spartans burg; Ityram M. Fullerton, Youghlo gheny; Joneph L,. Oray, Pittsburg; Michael Mall, Allegheny; Jeremlan Shaver, I'ort Matilda: Ktonhen w. Cooper. Krle; Snmucl Ilalley. flnheen- Vllle; Henry Bklle. Ingomnr; Mlchd"! McMachen, Itavlngton; Sam. Scrttch lleld. Mannn Choice; Petei- llullnn. Everett; John . Mazer, Snnd Patch; Hamul C. Itobb, Kort Palmer; Reuben M"""f. Moson; Margnretha Kaufly, Allegheny: France Fnrnuee a Rheny; Martha A. Chapln, F.rle; Mary J. Klchelberger, Kverett: Jane Klefer, n" '""i mary j. Martin, Knklns t ornern: Abner H. Hardline, Mat thewn. Run: Jacob Phlrey, dead. Ma rlnnvllle; Richard Worthlngton, Car mlchaeln; Harrison Markley, Blx Mile Run; Wllllnm II. Cronby, Olencoe; Henry C. Allen, Altoono, Thomas Reeno, Johnstown; Abrahnm Hill, Llv, ermore; Henry Melntel, Hollldays burg; Milton Rlpenback. Bradford: Wlnchenter Davis, T'nlontown; David Ixiwery. Onceola Mills; William Henn, ' Kloomlna- Valley; Menlnck Hyatt, (Ireensboro; Hamiiel K. Ehrhart, Sun vllle; Spencer Ilroughham. Sayre; Da niel Ream, Johnntown; Jacob Louer baugh. Harmarvllle; Mary Depew, Rummerfleld; Mary Ann Shlrey. Mo rlnnvllle; Matilda M. Kennedy, Valley; Ann K. Suter, Napier; Frederick D. Williams. Allegheny; John P. Charl ton, Washington; James Durklnn, Pittsburg; Alfred I Coulter. Apollo; George Newman, Callery: James Da vln, Krle; KM Woodrlng. Saegerntown; Charles M. Ward, O'Shanter; Samuel Loux. Krle; John Tlutlcr. Wympogap; Henry Mattison, Cranberry; Mark M. Vnnbunklrk, Francis; Ellen Dunn, Ileaver; Julia E. Mattheg. Pittsburg; Sunan Canaan. Strattonvllle; James Oalbreath, Iloalnbury; Kllas B. Wilson, Caanvllle; Martin Pfell, Pittsburg; Hiram R. Minor; Hoboken; John Reld, Fleming: Archibald Van Kirk, Wampum; John Freyburg-, Ha x ton; Irfvl One, Went Newton; Abrahnm I.oevlson, Corry; James McDevItt, Pat ton;Joel Horn. Marlasvllle; John Hol by, lllnlrsvllle; minor child of Edward HofTmon, Pittsburg: Mary K. How man. Plttnburg; Elizabeth McCahe, Mutual; minor child of Christian Mlt shelen, Pittsburg. Four unknown men were run down by a Conemaugh engine near Summer hill, on the Pennsylvania railroad, Fri day and ground to pieces. There wat nothing on the remains by which they could be Identified. It Is supposed that they were on their way to Johnnown to look for work. John Womer, engineer, and J. J. Skelly, fireman, of Cone maugh, were backing the "snappers" from Oallltzln to South Fork to help an eanthound freight over the moun tain, and while going1 through the cut tho men were run over. They stopped the engine. On going back with lan terns they found four heads, legs, arms and quivering piece of flenh scattered about. None of the bodies have been Identified. Prof. Samuel Miles Hemperly of My erntown was on a stepladder a few days ago engaged in trimming and ty ing up vines growing on the wall of hla residence. He suddenly lont his foothold, and fell twenty feet. While falling he aocldently struck the prun ing shears Into his neck, severing- the Jugular vein. He soon bled to death. Prof. Hemperly was 60 years oW, a graduate of Heidelberg college, Ohio, and principal of the Myertown ara demy for four years. He was profes. sor of mathematics In Palatine college at Myerstown for sixteen years. The Wyoming county soldiers' and sailors' monument was unveiled Tues day before a largo assemblage. The addresses were by Judge Alfred Darto of Wllkesbarre, Hon. Terrence V. Pow- aeriy ana omers. i ne snart Is or Ver mont granite, thirty-nine feet high and weighs seventy-two tons. Figures of a soldkr and a sailor guard the base, while a color sergeant stands at the top. It Is the finest memorial In Northern Pennsylvania. Three men driving a heavy wagon ' burglarized the residence of J. C. Kal- tenbaugh in the vicinity of New Le- bnnon the other night and securid 1110 without arousing the occupants of the house. They then repaired to the barn and measured 30 bunhels of wheat and drove away. They also vlslte.l James Chapel, In the same vicinity, and found a small amount of money and stole about 20 bunhels of wheat. John H. Mitchell of Lemont Furnace, deliberately committed suicide by throwing himself In front of a passen ger train on the Southwest Railroad a few days ago at Unlontown, as It ' ette street. The engineer saw a mnn standing along the' track, and was h r- ' rilled to see him deliberately stoop over -when not more than a rail length away, and lay his head arrows the rail. The body of Achilles Felker, who on ' Wednesday shot and killed his cousin, Cora (iress at Oouldsboro, was found Thursday morning In the barn of Oeo. Felker, the murderer's brother, six miles from Btroudshurg. He killed himself with the shotgun used In the murder of bis counln. The top of hla ' neau nail Deen pariiy Diown on. Mrs. C. A. BampBon of Monongahela, City, found particles of gold In the ' gizzards of two chickens, and when the-, news became known midnight mar auders visited her chicken house, kil ling seven. It Is supposed that some one dropped a piece of Jewelry In th Are and the chic-kens found the gold, among the ashes. The machinery, leaseholds, etc., of the Enterprise Coal company, owned by Mercer and Orove City capitalist, were suld the other day at sheriff's' sale for $10.8 .0. This company has a . suit pending for 130.000 damages against the Pittsburgh, Hhenango and Lake Krle rtllroad -for freight discrlin-'-luatlon. .... . About two years ago Patrick Calla han, of Greenville, then an employe' of the Conneaut Harbor Dock C0..1 lost a leg by a falling ore bucket. Last . uui.taj vc-.u.v 4v.i a,ww v aim given him In the United States court at' Cleveland. Andrew Aiken ef New Castle, was taken with apoplexy while In a wagou and died In a few minutes Tuesday.
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