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q Skinner

.Tastes good, doesn't it," asked the drug clerk,
as the customer drank the soda-watcr favored with
pineapple syrup.
Yes: very good"
The drug clerk laughed sardonically and said {:
"Of course. But then you don't know what it is
made Of.
What do you mean?'
1.-The old mans OUT he said, looking cautiously
around the store, and I'll let you into some of
the secrets of the business if you won't give me
away. The old man made that pineapple syrup
out Of old cheese that you could smell through q
reproof safe. Full of shippers, too. I'll tell you
curious thing about that cheese The old man
cut off slice and brought it up stairs here with
him one night. He had it on the counter; next
morning it was gone. Come to look, the little ami
mails in it had showed it on TO the floor wriggled
it down the stairs, and put it back exactly in its
old place in the cheese. The old man said that
was an extraordinary illustration of the strength
of the home instinct of the brute creation"
81 think I'll be skipper myself said the Gus
toner. with white face, and he skipped out OF
the store to the nearest bar-Toom.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-29
Mental Arithmetic.

Pity the sorrOws OF the unsuspeeting man who
visits public school and Is asked by the mali
cious teacher to crosS-examiue the class. The
other day 8 merchant was showing customer
from the rural districts over city school, and the,
miserable man accepted an invitation TO put
question 10 the class in mental arithmetic Said he
Suppose John spends 81 in buying apples, two FOR
a cent, and gives James twentyseven, Peter four
teen. and his teacher eleven, and finds that four
are bad, and loses six, and gives each of his
brothers and sisters three. how many brothers and
sisters had John?" And in six and quarter sec
onds the whole class screamed. 1I22I. sir,
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AERhaIf Streets.

The superiority of Paris street paving is acknowl
edged. An authority on the subject says The
mean cost of the Paris roadways, extending over
100000 square meters, was seventeen francs, the
mean cost of their maintenance being one franc,
not including scavenging nor interest upon out
lay in any case. In narrow, crowded thorough
fares the cost of maintenance was, he believed,
three and one-half or four francs. The chairman
ofthe Paris Cab Company states that the traction
on asphalt is much less than any other system
ofroadway. The manager of the Paris Omnibus
Company corroborated this opinion, and considered
that the and tear of carriages horses harness,
&C., was much less on asphalt roads than on any
other. With regards to slipping, the roads when
dirty were slippery, whether paved with granite
or asphalt; but in the case Of granite slipping
horse might be pulled up by the joint of the sec
ond or third stone, whereas on an asphalt road
there were no joints to prevent fall. The true
remedy was to keep the roads clean, as was done
in Paris. where the asphalt road was a favorite
one with the ca6men and omnibus drivers
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Henry Wat,er.on in .ss and 81.

l little thought in 1865, when emerging from
Dixie's SANDY bottom" considerably decorated
with cinnamon seed,' very ragged if not dis
consulate rebel, and deposited my watch with an
uncle, whose politics happened to be unknown 10
me, TO avoid intercepting assistance from another
uncle whose politics could not approve ut was on
Fourth street, in Cincinnati, but might easily
find the place again, for it had luminous sign IN
the stars and stripes, surmounted by three golden
balls. denOting the soundness of the proprletors
views on the currency at leastD-I little thought
when invested the proceeds of this slight pecu-
MARY transaction upon few necessary articles OF
wearing apparel and moved out cautiously upon
an innocent and, I still hope, an unsuspecting
public, that within fifteen years should stand up
in the great city of Chicago, and in swallow
tailed coat with a rose in it. a welcomed and an
honored guest, lecturing an hundred and fifty
loyal journalists how they should not do this and
do that, and getting daughter" and "applause"
by describing how we used to do it " down in the
confederacy" Things do happen. But nothing
could better illustrate the progress the country has
made from state of war to state of peace.-EdI
toriul LttteT in the C0urieT-JouTnni
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-29
An Eagle Eve.

A story is told of Van Amburgh, the great lion
tanner now dead. On one occasion while in a bar
room he was asked how he got his wonderful
power over animals. He said: :" 1t is by showing
them that I'm not the least afraid of them, and by
keeping my eye steadily on theirs. I'll give you
an example of the power ofmy eye" Pointing TO
a loutish fellow who sitting near by, he said
"You see that fellow? He's regular clown. I'll
make him come across the room 10 me, and
won't say word 10 him" Sitting down he fixed
his keen. steady eye on the man. Presently the
fellow Strengthened himself gradually, got up and
came slowly across to the lon-tamer. When he
got close enough he drew back his arm and struck
Van AGlbuTgh tremendous blow under the chin,
knocking him clear over the chair, with the re-
mark: You'll stare at me like thai again, won't
Won
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-29
A GRHRr Dnhee

The story, if not new, is ingenious, of the careful
Bloomsbury matron who having broken the
cover of butter dish, went to the china shop
where it had been bought and, with much artful-
ness, asked the proprietor if he would sell her q
butter dish similar to her own without its cover
Yes" the shopkeeper said. he would spare one to
obige the lady, but he must really charge her two
shilings and sixpence forit. But the thing COM
plete is but three shillings," urged the customer
Just So said the china-dealer; " but, you see,
the is absolutely valueless it is the dish it.
self that costs all the money, and the sixpence
allow is more than the worth of the cover" you
are sure of THAT" said the lady. Quite, madam"
was the reply. Dear me-" exclaimed the Gus
toner, " how silly ofme, to be surel 1t is really
a cover want and not the DISH" and putting
down Sixpence on the counter, she took up the
cover and left the shop before the astonished
tradesman could recover from his surprise suffi-
piarr N SncaS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-29

John Quincy Adams-HEs Last Moments.
On February p, 1913, Adams was present in his
seat with his wonted regularity answered TO his
name and voted. Near halfpast one O'Clock the
Speaker, being about to put question. was inter
rupted by the members around Mr.. Adams, who
Observed him TO be In commissions. 1t was his sec
ond stroke of paralysis. Some cried that he had
tainted, others that he was dead. He was indeed
dying in the harness. The House was hastily ad-
journed, and the unconscious statesman was borne
to the Speakers room, where he lay. past all medi-
cal aid, breathing but sensible, until the second
day following, February ., when he expired.
His last audible words were: This is the last of
earth 1 am content" Upon the tablet erected to
his memory were inscribed in large letters the
words, 'Alteri Seculo.' They were well selected !;
few men have left behind them q fame SO sure to
be magnifed by the judgment of posterity as did
JOHN Quincy Adams. The motto was, however,
less fortunately followed by the letters alpha and
omega-certainly susceptible of an Interpretation
to which the distinguished family, wherein the de-
ceased was after all only single link, might not
unreasonably object.-I,eraGt;ohldi Reriey for Esb
T7EGFU
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THE GREAT


-, PENNSYLVANIA PENIS RoTT F.,
TO THE NORTH; W rs AND SoCTHWEsT-
SPLENDID SCENERY. MAGNIFICENT EQUIP
MENT.
IN EFFECT JANUARY 3, 1881.
TRAINS LEAVE WASHINGTON from Depot cor
ner Of Sixth and streets, as follows:
For. Pittsburg and the West, 500 a m daily; with
daily, with Sleeping Cars from Harrisburg TO Gin
Cinnati, St LOUIS, and Chicago; s:3O p. m. daily.
BALTIM0RE AND PoToNAC RAILROAD.
For Canandaigua, Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara Falls,
with ParlOr Car TO Watkins and the North, at 500
a. daily. except sunday; al 80 p. m daily, ex-
cept saturday with Palace Cars to Canandaisua and
For Wiiiiansport, Lock Haven, and Elmira, at 1880
For New i York and the East, 500 1910 a. H. ID and
1900 p. m. On Sunday. 2a0 p NJ and 10 NJ
Limited Express Of Pullman Parlor Cars go a. NJ
Fer Brooklyn. New York. al through trains connect
az Jersey Gy with beats IS Of Fa 2Ia1 Aaas
double fe-riage across New YORK City 80.
For Philadelphia, S;tO lo9 a. nl I'd ]:49 ana lrV9
p IN. On Sunday, ed p. M 80 and lrtO p. m
Limited express. SD a. daily. except sunday.
For Baltimore, On $50 9O, 1922 a. M and ID 40
40 5:fO 3d. and I0G9 p. On Sunday, SOD a. NJ,
1879 g. m. go so. $50 and 1000 p. M.
For POpes Greek Line, 65 a. m. ana 40 p m daily
For Annapolis, $40 a. m and 1 70 p. daily except
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAIL
WAY AND ALEXANDRIA AND WASHING
For Aiexandria' zoo. 30. go a. H. and lid a NJ
3D. 500 p NJ, CD p. m, SOD and He'd p N On
Sundays. 100 93D. and lI20 a M, and 500 p.
For Richmond and the south. 7:OO and Ii.o0 a.
daily, and 800 p m. daily, except SUNDAY.
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington s:O S:5 and
and 1000 IN, Loo 3tJ 800, 80 and pic p N, and
200 midnight. Sunday II sos and 1000 A. M, I7O0
Tickets, Information sleeping and paror car accom-
modations be procured at the ofhces-noTth eaSt
corner of Thirteenth street and Pensy avenue,
and 81 the station, here orders can pc let Tor tn
checking Of baggage TO destination from hotels and
l. P FARMER, General Passenger Agent.
FRANK THOMSON. General Manager
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usual, rather dictatorialy. Lincoln heard him
through, smiling occasionally, but making no re-
mark. But when the stream of senatorial elo-
quence finally stopped he said, to the utter amaze
ment of his distinguished guest: " Stand up, sum-
ner, and let's measure backs" Sumner stood up,
with all the reluctance of offended dignity, and
the two backs were brought in contact. "Ah' =
said Lincoln, when the measure was ended, my
back is a good deal longer than yours, Sumner; ;
yes a good deal longer" The interview was speed
lily terminated, and as the door closed on the tall
form, Lincoln remarked, as if soliloquizing, to
friend present: Summers smart man, mighty
smart man. What an education he's got. 1 wish
had such one Sumner ought TO be King OF
Prussia; the place would Just suit him"
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Health is Wealth.

Dr.. z c. VESTS NERyE AND BRAIN TREATMENT
a specific for Hysieria Dizziness Coavulsions, Ner
Headache, Mental Depression. Loss Of Memory,
SpeTulEorrhCea, ImpOteGcy, Involuntary Emissions,
Premature Old Age. caused by OTeT-e1ertion. self
cay and death. One oox sill cure recent cases Each
box contains one months treatment. One dollar a
box six boxes for five dollars: sent by mail pre-
paid on receipt Of price We guarantee six boxes TO
cure any case With eacd order received by Is for
six boxes. accompanied with five dollars viii send
the purchaser written guarantee 10 return the
money ii the treatment does not effect cure Guar
anteeS issued by S1OTT Z CROMWELL 80 Penn
sylyania avenue, Washington, D. c.. wholesale and
retail agents Orders BY mail VIII receive prompt at
tenfipn. OcIS-ivE1hS
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a New Story Ebeut Lincoln

The editor Ofthe St Louis Republican Democratic
tells new story of President Lincoln to the effect
that during the early part Of the war. when Mr..
Lincoln was not moving fast enough 10 suit the
more advanced leaders, and when he was still re-
garded By some as merely good-natured, we'll
meaning Illinois lawyer, needing the constant su-
pervision and advice of experienced statesmen,
Senator Summer called one day to furnish bis share
of the advice. He talked long, lesrnedly, and, as
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-29
4 SLIGHT Hisfake.

Il see you have that old Get still'' said gentle
man visiting all uptown lady the other evening,
as he contemplated the family Maltese under the
sofa.
81 suppose you refer TO my motheE-inlaw? Yes,
the hateful old busybody is still with us. suppose
she let you in? Just like her officiousness-always
interfering with the company. Ideclare, if Angus
tus don't get rid of her next week I'll so straight
home to pa SO 1 will
And the visitor changed the subject 10 the walk
ing match derrick DOdd
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DOUBLE TRACK. .JAsSEY corpLEal STEEL RAJ

IN r.
WEST VIA WASHINGTON.
Schedule to take effect Wednesday December /, 1890
fIs5o-CHICAG0. CINCINSATI, AND ST. LOUIS
500 BaltimoTs EiilGett City; and Way Stations
'S:5S-BaitiInore, Annapolis and Way. Piedmont,
Strasburs. Winchester, Hagerstown, and Way,
a:IO-Point of Rocks and Way Stations
6E-STAUNTON AND VALLEY EXPRESS, (c0n-
meets for HagerStown and at Point OF Rocks for
soo-SE@ YORK. PHILADELPHIA. AND Bos-
tsOO-0n Sunday only, for Baltimore, Annapolis. and
1oOO-BAfTIalORE EXPRESS, stops at Hyattsyille,
College, BeltsviIle. Laurel, Annapolis Junction,
t1oo-Pf 1FE i. re- CHICAGO, CINCINNATI, AND
ST. LOUIS EXPRESS.
i2:ie-Baltimore, Ellicott City. Annapolis and Way
Stations
tl:g2-on SUNDAY only for Baltimore and Way.
t2S5NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA. AND Bos-
aso-Baltimore and Way Stations, Cyinchester Fred
erick. Haserstoyn, and Way; VIA Relay
43O-BALTIBiORE. HIAITSNILLE, AND LAC-
REL EXPRESS, Frederick. via Relay, stops at
Annapolis JunctiOnD
chester and Way Stations. OnSunday TO Point
of Rocks and Way stations only
5:b-PHTLADELPHfA AND BALTIMORE Elk
PRISS (Martinsburs aud Way, via Relay.
Stops at HyattSyiiie and LaureLl
6:05-Point of Rocks and Way stations
f6:45-BaItimOre and Way stations.
7:31-BALTIMORE AND LAUREL EXPRESS
tS;JO-PITTSBURG,C CINCINNATI, AND ST LOUIS
EXPRESS.
945-BALTIMORE, EVANSVILLE. AND LAC-
t1GOO-NEW YORK, ILADELPHIA AND BOS-
TON EXPRESS Sleeping 70 New York,
and special sleeping car at Philadelphia.
+DaiIy +Sundays only. Other trains daily, except
Sunday.
All trains stop AZ Relay Station.
For further information apply at the Baltimore and
Ohio ticket offices, Washington Station, and SIS and
i35I Pennsylvania Avenue, Fourteenth street,
where orders Will be taken for baggage 10 be checked
and received at any point in the city.
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Whole tickets 8; half tickets 81: p ticS-, So;
- tickets. SlC0
Remit m9ney or bank drsft in letter. send 5v nI-
press. DON'T SEND By REGISTERED LII EH
or POST-OFFICE ORDER Orders Of - AMI upward
by express be sent at our expense. AdfTs all Or
ders 10 p N BOARDSIAN. COurier-JUfrn.l 1ui, ing.
Louisville KY, or I. ]. COSIM ERFORD. %. BTllt-
way, New YORK: or j. ". CLARK. ss9t street Il0-
west. and iEs2 Pennsylvania avenue, OF 70 Z. Y.
MAYNADIER. 5l5 Fourteenth street n. ". IT'S
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Chapped Hands and Cracked Lips. Cold Sores, Chat
ing. Bleeding Cuts, Scratches, and BIrns: also skin
EEupfiDns Infianied Wounds, Tender and PerspIring
Feet, HenlO-TI0ids- &c. &c. Eucalyptne IS clean
pure white. soft, but GREASELES salve, which viii
lFIiorri-fa Prize dali-I-I-h--
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Notice to hit. Vernon Passengers,

The Steamer ". ". CORCORAS
which has been recently built and furnished IL L
BLAKE Capiain) IS the only boat allowed 10 land
Passengers AZ Mount Vernon Wharf Round rriD Al
including admission 20 Mansion ami GrOunds Steam
er leaves Seventh street DAILY SUNDAY excepteil
n 10 a NJ, and returns about D. N.
J. AcH HOELINGSWORTH
Supt ladies Mount Vernon Association
La Ia BLAKE. Steamer W. W. CO-coran- jaI
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YEARLY CONSUMPTION OVER 100000 BOTTLES
Srapelers' @ui0e.

BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
THE MODEL FAST LINE AND THE ONLY LINZ
BETWEEN THE EAST AND THE
WEST VIA WASHINGTON.
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OH PrizeS-.. L ) CaTG=nc-- Sc
In the supplement- as in the OrlnEr. here are. ~
tickets numbered from 70 2jDBl he some l1s-
that draws the capital prb1s in the Ordinary l4
Of the Royal Havana Lottery draw ttie fei'lil.
ia the supplement- -. TOO. with iiia ss5iid am i
capital and al other prizes above Aamst- ..
The 80 prizes Of = each viii b. determine = -
two terminal uHits Of the number drawing --- .-f
prize.
The tickets IN the Supplement ar= sl-t a. m ..
form price.
WHOLES. 81; HALVES. - CENT ..
Prizes paid In fuu in United states cIsfrl-' ---'
disie!y ON presentation Oftic<eI- -.- .rr
Sos street northwest or tl22 Pel-lsyiTsHa a .'-7
Il.
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4 SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY To WIN
"a FORTCNE. SECOND GRAND DISTPIPI-
TON CLASS u, AT NEW ORLEANS. TUESDAY
FEBRUARY 5, lSSl.-i2Sth Monthly Drawing
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This picture. which was completed in I565. Is 100
well known 10 need description. The decorating
OF the noom OF the Committee on Agriculture of the
House of Representatives was finished in 1855 II
was AZ that tine considered the best example of
mural decoration i'll the country and to-day. on &C
count OF the excellence OF the artists method of
applying the co!0TS, they ara as pure, bright and
fresh IS when first laid on The rooms of the Com
mittees on Military and Naval Affairs are beauti-
fully ard appropriately decorated with ;he same
KIND OF work. Over the door Of the room of the
Committee OF Patents there IS painting of Robert
Fulton, with his little steamboat IN the distance
plying i: small stream, SIS it once did in reality
steam through Rock Creek between Washing
ton and Georgetown. In the IoJm of the
Committee on Indian Affairs there are frescoes de-
serip;ive OF episodes in the life of Columbus Las
Cases, and the unfortunate Indian, recalling the
whole history of that unfortunate race On the
ceiling Of the Library Committee room are works
de<otinS bellies leitnes, painting and history,
science and architecture. Brumidi possessed a
FIJI knowledge Of the workings OF the Government
end was never embarrassed or mistaken through
ignorance of any one of the national laws or Gus
tens The poetry OF the artist had also its field of
display. There are pictures of binds and large
number Of paintings of American animals adcrn-
ing different portions OF the Capitol Birds espe-
cisiiy seemed 70 be
Nh. BEUAIDI's FAv0RGTEs
fer pictuTiag. There specimens OF them all or
these walls, from hHmmingbird TO the fiery-eyed
bald-ssgie. II Is said that The aged and feeble
artist loved these birds with strong affection, and
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-29
THE LITTLE HAVANA COMPANY,
OR SUPPLEMENT TO
Royal Havana Lottery,
Takes place February 4, ISL, February
IL, 1851, March ,, 1851,
March %, 1881,

Desiring 10 meet the very general demand f1r ~
priced Tickets. we have devised a Suppi@n-l-s-y
which are as follows.
The daily gazette., 1881-10-21
Coming Balls.

lbs season for balls is near at hand
aid societies and associations that
have been in the habit of giving balls
in the past are already making their
announcements for this season.
The first to take place will be the
Young Irish National Association, in
Webster's Dancing Academy, on Fri
day evening, November 4th. Those
who were present at the ball given by
the Association last year and remem-
Der what pleasant time they had will
no doubt go this year.
The second annual reception of the
Fleetwood Assembly takes place in
Webster's Academy on Friday eyen-
ing, November 11th. The Assembly
will endeavor to retain the reputation
that they made at their first reception
for giving pleasant bali.
The West End Assembly, formerly
the McCloskey Social Club, will give
their third annual ball on Friday
evening, November 18th. The COM
mittee of arrangements will spare no
pains to make it pleasant for all who
attend.
The first grand ball of the East End
Assembly will be given in Webster's
Academy on Friday evening, Decem-
Der 3D.. AS this will be their first the
committee of arrangements will put
forth every effort TO make it a sue
cess.
One of the most pleasant balls that
will take place during the season will
be that of the Happy oeven on Friday
evening, December 9th. No doubt
there will be a large attendance at this
ball.
The daily gazette., 1881-10-21
Ths 9aily Sazstte.
ENTERED AT WILMINGTON PosT.oFFIcn
As sECoND-CLAss MATrER.
TeIegraphIe summary.


The land court opened at Dublin yes
terday. The land league has been npro
claimed" as an Illegal aud criminal
organization, and all It's meetings are
liable TO be dispersed by force. Arch.
bishop Croke has written a letter con
demning the land league manifesto.
Mr.. p. Lorillard's bay colt Pa.saic won
the Cambridgeshire trial plate at San
doun Park yesterday. The original sum
to0O,00O given be the late Geogre Pea
body In 1852 as fund for building
iodging-houses for the poor 10 London
now amounts to f720,0OO. In Noyem
Der forty members of The "party of
terror" will be arraigned before special
court al 81. Petersburg.
The daily gazette., 1881-10-21
ADJUSTMENTS.
IIyers Sisfers.

Tomorrow evening the Hyers Sis.
ters Combination under the manage
ment of M. b. Leavitt will. appear
for the first time IN this city, In their
musical comedy of "Out of Bonds
age"
The Hyers Sisters are not strape..
ers to the musical world. They have
name and fame in our larger cities.
When Gilmore gave his great
Worlds Jubilee in Boston, where he
had the choicest talent in the world
he bestowed upon Louise and Madah
Hyers special honor. They were
placed one on each side of him
among the four great solo artists who
occupied the artists platform,
Wherever they have appeared they
haye been greeted with large and
delighted audiences. The sale of re
served seats is now going on at the
book store of @. +. Thomas & Co.
TWO EVENINGS OF OPERA.
Fortunately for those who delight
in Opera their tastes are about To- be
gratified. On Monday and Tuesday
evenings next, two operas will be
presented in the Opera House Dy a
company under the management of
Mr.. Charles L. Ford. The company
will include Miss Madeline Lucette,
the brilliant English prima donna;
Miss May Stembler, Mr.. Charles
Hogendorf, and other we'll known
favorites in this city.
The opera to be presentation Mem
day evening, is Gilbert and Sullis
vans latest, entitled Patience"
This will be IIs first presentation in
this city.
Patience is comic opera
satirlzing the cult ofY estbetlcism as
it ls extravagantly practlsed to day
in fashionable London society.
Hence the subject of Gilbert's fine
satire. Oscar Wilde, who is the High
Priest of the aesthetics, who writes
poetry 'unklssed KISSES" andftalks
of "towered necks," "polished
throats, ,""dank hair,'' "sui iphurous
eyes" and "pallid limbs" is pre-,
sumably caricaturated in the charac.
ter RunthroDs. The ibretto of the
opera is full of keen wit, sharp
satrie, and rapier thrusts at this af-
fscted devotion to the beautiful. Mr..
Gilbert is at his best In 1T.
On Tuesday evening the Opera Of
"Billie Taylor" will be presented.
Reserved seats can now be secured
at G. f. Thomas & Co.'S book store.