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Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-23
Valuable Relies,

MT. Henry V. Edmond received from a friend at the West Tuesday fine collection of ancient relics from the mounds of the Mis- sissippi valley, comprising arrow-heads, pot tery, pipes, and animals made from clay and stone, and several skulls. He also recently has had donated to him the choice collection of bows and arrows which were the property of the late l.. F. S. Foster, and a valuable collection of relics from the South Sea Isl ands, owned by the late Mrs. Gen. Williams. NO17rich B7LLLetSn
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Trotting on the Snow.

A trotting race on the snow took place at Charter Oak Park yesterday afternoon, be- tween W. P. Wooley's Billy Stevens" and W. c. Daly's Little Mike" The race was best two heats in three and for purse of $1OO. Daly's horse took the first heat in 2:4O, but Billy won the other two and the race in 2:45 and PAS. A number of horse- men were present and the contest was much enjoyed
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A Celebrated Case.

It has been decided to reserve the parquet at fifty cents each for the afternoon perform ance at CarIls Opera House on Christmas day to accommodate ladies and others who wish to avoid the discomfort from purchas- ing admission tickets. Tickets at;Loomis'.
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The world is so crammed with swindles that really honest man or honest thing is almost as scarce as robins in January. Yet MT. J. H. Northrop, of Lansingburg, N. Y., formerly captain of the Troy police, says Dr. David Kennedy's ''Favorite Remedy is ''an honest preparation" And the captain ought to know, for the medicine cured him of Liver Complaint. Try it, or write to the Doctor at Rondout N. '. d17 12tdaw2p
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:. A servant girl in the employ of Samuel Downer, of Hamden, was quite seriously in jured yesterday by falling on the ice. In falling she struck on the back of her head and was picked up insensible, in which con- dition she remained for some time. pr. O. P. Lindsley was called. Although the fall was severe one:s the doctor thinks she may recover from it.
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At the Goodyear rubber stores, 73 Church street, corner Center, and 93 Orange street, Palladium building is a very fine assortment of holiday goods of all descriptions, such as gossamer coats and cloaks for ladies and gen Der toys for children, the finest ever shown in New Haven. The public will do well to call and examine before buying elsewhere
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The Fire Alarm Changes,

The change in the fire alarm box numbers was made yesterday, and the new arrange. ment of the numbers was in effect and com pleted by noon. There was great deal of territory to be covered, but the mechanical changes were slight. Superintendent Fair child and MT. Smith, his assistant, at o'clock of the discs in thirty-four o5. the boxes and the substitution of new ones, and Chief Hen drick and Fire Marshal Kennedy kept tally of the work at the City Hall, being appraised by the telephone The last change was made just before high noon, and fortunately no fire alarm occurred to mix matters. Mayor Bigelow was in the Chief Engineers office ob- serving the work.
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colIiston.

The complaint made by Captain McNeil against the officers of the Rosedale, of Bridgeport, on aceovnt of the latter's col lision with the Sylvester in Hell Gate, has been heard in New York this week before Local Inspectors James and Matthews. Capt. McNeil and his witnesses testified Monday, and the Rosedale men presented their side of the case Tuesday. The inspectors, who act simply as a committee to find the facts, send their report to the Washington authorities and they give final decision.
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Our Christmas trade has been very satis- factory, and we are determined to close out all our novelties even at loss. Great bar gains to-day and tomorrow.
 I N AnAN 4 Gn
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Ladies Ties, Fichus, Scarfs, etc.
 Large stock of Bows Silk Handkerchiefs, scarfs and Fichus Not one but would make handsome Christmas Gift Passing the large Silver Case. you enter the vast Department where are placed our Woolens, Silks, Dress Goods,
 CIoal1s, Suits, ShawIs, Milli-
 nery, Ribbons, HOusekeep- ing Goods and Ladies Underwear
 Departments.
 If not yet suited, here be found at marvelously Cloakings. Dress Goods, Silks, Ladies' Imported and Domestic Underwear, Felt Skirts, Cloaks, Suits, Ribbons Velvets, Satins, Bonnets trimmed and un- trimmed, Hat Ornaments, Table Linen, Towels, Elm Towels with your initial, &c, &c, &c, any of which is an acceptable Holiday Gift Returning to the ter of the tore you descend to the basement where Santa Claus has located himself. Here are Toys, Books, Games, &c., For the million. We hardly know where begin or where to leave of. would be Herculean task to to the left descend the stairs, you first ter Japanese goods We have Jewel Cabinets Hand 6ard Rores TraT Wal Next comes the Books We have over 60 different ti- ties in Juvenile Books from which you may select. Also all the well known authors, poets etc. Building Blocks Steamers, Railroads, Farmyards, Wagons, the eH & DenF that walk talk opeR a1d close struments Games of all kinds. Adjoining this De- partment will be found our
 China Department, which must be seen to be appreciated. Every nov city of the season will be found here in Majohca Ware, Bohemian Ware, Royal Dresden Ware, Balike Ware, Crackle Ware, Parisian Ware and all other known to the trade Special attention is called to our Cracke Ware it being the largest assortment ever shown in New Haven. The above, combined with array of decorated Dinner and Tea Ware and other articles pertaining to household making the most brilliant display that the eye conceive Here also be found
 Silver Ware.
 Special attention has been given to this depart ment. Novelty after novelty has been added of new and elegant designs. Articles suitable for presents for all, and at prices that cannot be equalled for cheapness, in frst-class goods. The above depart ment must be visited to be appreciated. Our House Furnishing Depart ment,
 Located the second floor, will be found the most attractive and interesting department in the entire house. is really of the attractions of city and there good housekeeper in Connecticut that afford to live without visiting VALLEYS House Furnishing Department, where you can see all the modern appliances used for cooking and other pur- poses. The gentlemany salesman in this department will take pleasure in explaining their to those who desire the information. There are many useful presents to be found in this department.
 Special attention is devoted to lot of
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THE WEATHER RECORD.
Indications.

Indications.
 WAR DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
 WASHINGTON, D. O., Dec. 23-1 A. M. For New England cold, clear partly cloudy weather, rising barometer and northwest to south west winds. For the Middle States, clear partly cloudy weather light winds generally from north to west, sght changes in temperature and rising followed by falling barometer.
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Sealskin Sacques and Dolmans are elegant for this weather, and Stevens $ Brooks are selling these goods cheaper than any New York house, as they have already proved to a number of people this season. d2o Ct
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Mix & Judson,s

Stock of fruits is very large and includes every variety attainahle at this season of the year. Especially worthy of mention are the California pears and grapes, the Malaga and Catawba grapes, the nice bananas, the splen did Florida oranges and the little lady apples An inspection is invited to-day.
 City Market, Chapel street entrance.
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Holiday Presents.

Those desiring to make handsome holi- day present cannot offer anything more ac ceptable than pair of those Elegant Seal Gloves that Stevens & Brooks are selling SC low. Call soon and see them, for they are going fast. d2O 6t
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we shall offer some extraordinary bargains in cloakings. Many people would rather take advantage of this, and make really hand some and useful gift, than buy fancy goods
 d21 St J. N. ADAM & Go.
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In order to effect speedy clearance of all our toys and fancy goods we have made enormous reductions in prices Now is the time for bargains at Malley's.
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See the new line of dress cambrics J. N. Adam & Go. have just opened. They are nice goods, and then, the price I-8c. yard only d21 2t
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f santa Claus Doing.
Christmas at Benjamin. & Eord's.

A host of prominent ladies and gentlemen gazed yesterday upon the magnificent White House dinner service at Renia- min &.. Ford's. Several of our citizens are desirous of obtaining one of the eight courses comprising this splendid set, and very strong pressure was brought to bear upon Mir. Ford to permit the division or severance of the collection. Each course, in 12 different designs, as the public is general ly aware, is Illustrative of it's use in special highly artistic designs of some poetic fancy. peculiar to American life, customs scenery and art. The firm has just issued and dis tributed beautifully gotten up work, giving much reliable and correct information about diamonds, and exhibit in them some brilliant diamond displays some elegant stones in ear rings and bar pins. The public will find here a splendid stock of Waltham watches, for which the firm are special agents. Not for getting that many persons wish to make presents of less costly character, they have arranged a fine collection of odds and ends that highly commend themselves to the taste and fancy, and are sold at discount of 50 per cent.
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Ladies.

your Christmas gifts of any kind go to see the magnificent display of holiday goods at Brown, Bolton $ Go. s.
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Cutler,s Art Store.

The crowds of purchasers, their expres- sions of satisfaction and delight that their wants may be so fully met, the quantities of elegant goods every day sent out or laid aside in the storeroom for delivery on Christ mas eve, the number of packages daily shipped by express to various parts of the country, all indicate that, this year MT. Cut Ter has touched the right chord in the heart of the public, and that it responds in man. ner that must be gratifying to him. To those who have not yet seen his elegant stock we would say do not delay another day For though Mir. CutIer's resources seem to be great, and every morning his stock seems to be renewed we do not see how it can stand the inevitable drain of the next three or four days without showing signs of deple- tion. Those who have not already done so should see the new engravings-Evangeline Priscilla, the Kissing Bridge, Thistle Down, Don't You Ever, Ever Tell, The Prodigal, zillah Moretta, The Princes in the Tower, Fife Deans, Fuss in Boots; also the choice collection of standard subjects, including beautiful Madonnas, Boughton's Pil- grim pictures, Guidos Aurora, The Vintage Festival, and many others Then many beautiful colored photographs, including Knaus' Holy Family, Marie Stuart and Riccio, Blindman's Buff, The Chariot Race, Surprised, Introducing the Bride and others too beautiful to pass by but too nu- merous to mention. The stock of Rogers statuettes is quite full, and of the smaller statuettes so popular he has Red Riding Hood, Rebecca, Meditation, Chastity, Cleo patra, Pandora, The Alpine Hunter, True Friends, Go To Sleep, and he expects to re- celve few more copies of By Jingo." His stock of Limoges vases, jars, urns and jar dinieres is exceedingly elegant, and in less expensive wares his stock is very rich Ev- cry day several elegant cabinets are sold, and so easels, pedestals, statuettes, vases and pie mn ioJ their places filled with s'tLose who in their fnrn shall fn1Io1p ther1 D
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Lace and Corset Departments.

Surely there is something here that will be accepta- ble as gift. We have Laces of all kinds from all lace making countries Tides of every conceivable shape and material Corsets in seventy popular makes, colored and white. All at usual popular prices. Directly opposite this counter and in the center of the store is great show of
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At MauaY,s

we saw a magnificent display of bric-a-bracs, consisting of royal Dresden ware in table and mantel ornaments, candelabra, &c., in crack eled ware. The display is very fine those toilet sets, vases, &c., being very much ad- mired. The display of majoliea ware far ex- cells any former attempt, while the array of fine silverware is truly dazzling. This de- pertinent is on the main floor near the mil inery rooms. No lady should fail to examine these goods before leaving the establishment
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Comfortable Indeed,

Are those gents silk and wool plush lined kid gloves at $1.25, $1.5O and $1.75. Nal ley's is the only place in the city where they can be found in so large quantities at such reasnnahIe 1nrices
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stock of Seal Sacques and fur lined garments at enormously reduced prices This will be found an opportunity seldom offered of buy ing frst-class fur garments at such low prices d20 ft
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800 fine Christmas Trees and large and
 Ashmun's, 13s George street. Dec.16 St.
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If you want to see an elegant assortment oi fine Silk Umbrellas suitable for holiday pres. ents, call on Stevens & Brooks as they are offering great bargains. d20 St
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Profect YomrseIf
A Bargain.

These long, cold winter nights with pair of those soft, warm, woolen blankets that Nal ley is selling so reasonable
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Do not fail to call at 234 Chapel street and secure some of the greatest bargains ever of fered in the State in the line of ready made clothing. CHAs. A. PRATT, Agt.
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Useful Presents.
An Honest Preparation.

Satchels and bags, hats umbrellas, gloves trunks, fine goods and low prices at E. S. Osborn's, 91 Church street. d20 5t
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Burglary at g Bridgeport Residence.


 MT. s. H. Hurd's cottage at Seaside Park, near Waldemere, Bridgeport, occupied by him as a summer residence, was burglarious- ly entered and ransacked Tuesday night. MT. Hurd, who is P. T. Barnum's son-in-law, re- sides in New York during the winter, and the house was vacant Most of the furniture furnishing ornaments, and several trunks of in the house. A Bridgeport officer, MT. Ar mold, nabbed young man named John Moran near the depot in that city, who was recently arrested for stealing horse from Atherton's stables. search of his person brought to view cologne bottle, two or three lace collars, and an undergarment which had formed part of bathing suit. Moran denied his guilt, claiming that every thing he had on belonged to him, but the e7- idence was considered sufficient to warrant his detention
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Ladies' Collar, Cuff and Handker-
 chief Departments.

As usual at this time of year this department offers many attractions. Handkerchiefs of all kinds, col and qualities, Initial and Plain Handkerchiefs
 Over hundred and seventy styles to select from, ,pr ces ranging from 4c and upwards Ladies', Misses and Chdrens Collars Cuffs, Collarettes, etc., at pri to surprise and please you. On the same side you approach the center of the store will fiI1do
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Large Sales.

Extra fine hemstitched handkerchiefs at $2.95, $3. 50 and $4 per dozen-half dozen at the same rate, at MaIleys.
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PIeasnnt Occasion.

The friends of Prof. Jepson's choir met at the residence of MT. Wm. Damn last evening Appropriate music was rendered by the choir, after which distinguished gentleman was announced at the door. A committee was appointed to assist MT. James Totham was appointed to await upon him. Every one was eager to know who the stranger was It proved to be MT. Santa Claus, who had come very far, he said, and was loaded down with presents and every one was given one. Resolutions were passed denouncing the &C., tion of the music committee in regard to Mr. Jepson. About two hundred persons attend ed and A very DIeasant time was r1assed
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Snow and Raf


Silk umbrellas for ladies or gents at Mall ley's. These are fine goods, and make very acceptable holiday gift. These are extra fine goods, being a lot of importers samples.
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Dressing robes and smoking jackets on ex- hibition and for sale at 234 Chapel street.
 CHAs. A. PRATT, Agt
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Profit bvfhe OId EForal

Cloaks, dolmans, &c., at Malley's, $1.50 upwards: Must be sold at once.
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COachmer

Can find large assortment of fur top kid gloves and buck lined gauntlets at Malley's.,
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Mrs. N. s. Jacobs takes this method to in. form the ladies that she has made reduction in the price of her winter millinery. She will for the next thirty days offer extraordinary inducements to purchasers, as she is deter mined to dispose of the stock regardless o1 cost 15S Chanel street. onnosite Elliot Hnusa
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Don't put of till tomorrow &c., &c., and visit Ma1ey's grand central holiday bazaar early to-day.
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In our fancy goods department for to-day and tomorrow. We have had a splendid sale and are determined to close out every thing. J. N. ADAM & Go.
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Before You Buy

New Scarfs, Very Nobby, for Christmas gifts, at Brown, Bolton & Go. $
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Baskets. Baskets. Baskets.
 Elegant display of Fancy Baskets, Rattan Chairs, Doll Carriages, |Children's Carts, at Lambs, 199 Chapel street.
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Far Christrnas

MalIey has gents beautiful initial handker- chiefs put up in boxes. Nothing could be more acceptable on Christmas morning
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Holiday Presents at F. & l.. Lyons. Holiday presents, useful and ornamental Holiday presents for young and old. Holiday presents for ladies and gents. Holiday presents for children-an ages.
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DeciaICounters

For fancy goods to-day and tomorrow, with special prices, 25c., 5Oc., and so forth.
 J. N ADAM & Go.
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ChrisfmasG Gnnda.

Monson $ Carpenter, as they all say, are showing very fine assortment of embroi- dered, hemstitched and silk handkerchiefs. For variety of styles and quality they are un- surpassed in the city. It is just the place to select one for Christmas present. Also the place to buy real lace handkerchiefs and of a reliable house is at Monson & Carpenter's
 What santa Claus is Doing.
 The elegant and varied stock of fuss and fur goods at Burgess & Burgess offers great attractions for Santa Claus. The little mon- arch is filling his sack at Burgess S Burgess with such beautiful presents as the follow ing: Seal sacques, seal muffs, seal gloves, seal caps for ladies and gentlemen, fur wrist lets, fancy sets for ladies and misses in col lars and cuffs of chinchilla, Grebe, seal Russian beaver, tiger skin; also fur robes silk and alpaca umbrellas, travelling and shopping bags, etc., etc.
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GrentReductions

selling at less than wholesale prices the next
 TWO days at the Importers Combination Branch Store. 4O8 Chapel street.
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bewildering assortment of novelties al Coan's bookstore.
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ChrIsfmas Presents,
For Genuine Bargains

Hats, bags, umbrellas, gloves, etc., at Os born's, 91 Church street. d2O 5t
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Pastoral.


 Rev. F. B. Dickinson, of Ansonia, received a unanimous call, Sunday, at meeting of the society, to take the vacant pastorate of the Baptist church in Middletown He will accept. MT. Dickinson was in 1871 and 1872 pastor of Baptist church in Sterling. Conn 1873 and 1874 pastor of a Baptist church in Winthrop, Conn; in 1875 and 1876 pastor of a Baptist church in North Stonington, Conn. He afterwards became the pastor of the Bow doin Square Baptist church, Boston, resign ing his pastorate in February, 1880, on ac- count of the climate, and the same month ac- cepting the pastorate of the Baptist church in Ansonia
 A Clean Sweep by Burglar in a Middle
 town Residence.
 The residence of the late Mrs Stephen Taylor, on Broad street. Middletown, was entered sometime Tuesday night by bur glars, and twelve trunks were broken into and robbed of everything valuable in them. The family was away for the winter, and ev- erything valuable was packed in the trunks, including siiverware, some of which was very valuable from it's antiquity, bed linen, vaIu- ahle clothing, etc Nothing is known of the amount stolen, but it is supposed the loss will be about $1, 900. The burglars effected an entrance by prying open back win dow. The burglary is, without doubt, the work of professionals.
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Dr. Shears sold here l ,631 bottles Superla- tive. Cures rheumatism, etc. Sylvan avenue.
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For choice teas, coffee and spices go to Dawson, 442 State street. d23 lot Hark! hark! 'tis SOzODONTI I cry. Haste, youths and maidens, come and buy Come, and secret I'll unfold, At small expense to young and old charm that will on both bestoW A ruby lip and teeth like snow
 d23 3teod 1tw
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At 4Os Chapel Street.

Is an immense line of Japanese goods, con- sisting of jewel cabinets, handkerchief, glove, fan, puff and tobacco boxes, fire screens, trays, &c., &c., all at the lowest prices. Do not fail to call
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Coan's bookstore is next east of Register
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to purchase linen handkerchiefs cheap, the best assortment and lowest prices are at Brown, Bolton & Co.'S
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Our House Furnishing Depart
500 Silk Umbrellas.

In natural and ivory handles Importers samples that offer at one-haf usual retail price is conclusive.
 Thanking my customers for their very liberal pat ronage during the past year and soliciting continu- ance of the same will wish you all 'tA Merry Christ mas and a Happy New Year"
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During This WeeL

The Largest Assortment of silk handkerchiefs ever shown in this city is at Brown, Bolton & Co.'s.
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Handkerchief,

We have had immense sales of these, but our stock holds out and will stand the heavy attack the next two days The initials for $1 are having large run.
 T N AnAM & Co
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Christmas Presents. Lyons silk umbrellas at Osborn's.
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Greater Bargains than Ever in cloaks, doImans and ulsters at Brown, BoI- ton $ Co. B.
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Ladies, If You Desire

New line of dress cambrics, dark styles, al Sc. yard. Cd21 3tl J. N. ADAM & Co.,
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Timely Advice.
If You are Unable

Visit Malley's silk handkerchief counter early to-day
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in silks and dress goods this week at Brown Bolton & O. 's
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aurnristnr Rarrnfns
A Final Reduction. .

In our Fancy Goods Department to-day and tomorrow. J. N. ADAM < Go.
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Japanese Goods

to think of something just suitable as g Christmas box for your friend, visit Malley's to-day.