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-
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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
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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
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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
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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-
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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."
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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-
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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.
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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.