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MRS HELEN A. McCRARY, WIFE OF THE Elk.
SECRETARY OF WAR,
adds our long list Of testimonials the following letter
KEoKUK, Iowa, MAY 3Oth. 1888

KEoKUK, Iowa. May 3Oth, 1885,
tits with genuine gratitude bear testimony to the
efficacy Of cooks Balm Ct Life" Besides being a
great sufferer with DYSPEPSIA in its many forms,
had frequent attacks Of ERUCTATIONS OF GAS from
the the stomach which lasted from three to hours
SINKING SPEi LIS, and for which could find no rem.
edy until called upon Dr.. Dexter, of Washington D.
c. who told me that the best medicine knew of for
that and one he ofea prescribed for his pa
s TaS CooA Balm OF LIFE Immediately pro-
was reieyed and before had used half tie con
tents OF the bottle that particular condition Of my stm-
ach was overcome and now after five years. and having
nae no 0f the trouble feel safe in saying
thng that gave me relief have by its learned it,
value other directions Also and consider It ONE OF
The VERY BEST FAMILY MEDICINES IN THE
WORLD, and think myself unfortunate when / am
without IT. Hoping that others may as much bene-
fitted by its use as have been. am sincerely yours
HELEN A. McCRARY.
p. S-Please send by express one dozen bottles
marked c. D., and much Oblige etc.
Mandatory Long Branch, Nj
,v Sod in Washinston. d. c., by sTOTT. GROIN.
sls9. sep5-lm'
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CITY ITEMS.

Almost Given Away Tomorrow Only
at II. GOldschmds, Sl2 18th st. n.w.-1 Large school
slate with pencilS-5c. Fine Porcelain Cups and
saucers SO: 4 doz Large school-bag with slate
and pencils 15c. Boys schOOl-bags zoe. Knives
and Forks acc. LHrge Cocoa D0Or-mars 4Sc.
Box containing IL Slate pencils 4c: 1 Fancy box
containing "a Sheets of paper and "a Envelopes 12c
worth Csc. Boys Pocket knives Sc. Large Cow
cred Chamber buckets, assorted colors 3Sc: Foot
Tubs 4Sc Manhattan School bags 10c Box OF
assorted colOred Crayons &c. Tea Trays SC.
pieces Only - IS. Clothes lines 30 IT. DC, 60 IT. &c.
so IT. 12c. Superior Laundry Soap large cakes
25c Shoe Dressing bottles 1Oc. IS Handsome
Baby Carriages at reduced prices: 100 Travelling
Trunks sold at cost price; Extra fine decorated
french china fruit plates 23cts. worth 50c Tin Gus
pad0reS assorted colorS TOT 25ctS.
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PROPOSALS.

DROPOSALS FOR COAL.
REFORM SCHOOL OF THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3, 1885,
Sealed Proposals will be received by up to NOON
OF THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER THIRT .ENTH, 1885,
for the delivery at the Reform School Of
2oo tons OF white ash Furnace Coal. more or less.
90 tons OF white ash Range more or less.
All to be free from slate and other impurities.
10 be delivered in quantities and at such times
may be direct by the superintendent of the school,
To weigh 240 to the ton and fee OF 20 cents
ton to inspector and wegher to be paid by contrac
tor Proposals must be endorsed proposals for Coal
Right to reject bids waive defects is reserved.
JAMES E. FITCH,
sepS-4t President Board of Trustees.
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Another Alleged Fraud.
CHARGE OF IMPROPER Use OF THE MAIL

CHARGE OF IMPROPER Use OF THE NAILS.
Yesterday Gould P. Austin, an ex.clerk in the
pension Office, was brought before q. 8. Commits
soner Bundy on the charge OF using the mails fol-
fraudulent purposes Mr.. j. Amber Smith, who
appeared for the defendant, rendered bail, but I,
was refused and the hearing st for to-day.
Austin was brought before Commissioner Bundy
at noon today and waived an examination. His
counsel. MT. j. A. Smith, not present, but 1t Ii
un ierStoOd that he Will apply to the Criminal
Curt TO fix his ball tomorrow
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II E. SCHEEL, ORGANIsT TEACHER OF PLANO
q and VOCAL. MUSIC. Particular attention % be-
Performers or teachers. Terms moderate. 73A l2tnst
NV. 0epl-eo10S'
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LundbOrg's Perfumes,
Edenia, and Marechal Mel Rose.
They All Use Hunts Insect Powder.
1t costs 25 cents bottle, and will kill or Danish
every insect, such roach, water bug bed bug
giStS.
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THE R1ees F1nr INSURANCE CompAsY.

Il III IN ISIITo Il IItE LNNUitANC L NIUMPANY,
BUILDINGS AND PERSO AL PROPERTY IN THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ONLY.
Office. temporarily, 1901 street northwest viii
remove Their permanent quarters. No. 1881 street
northwest as repairs cOml eted-abOut Sep
TENDER lst.
NJ. W. BEVFRTDGF, President
VIM. $. THOMPSON Vice President,
TtiOS. HYDE. Treasurer
FRANCIS Is. MOHUN, Secretary
Trustees-M. ". Beyeridge, i. II Hanson, Thos
hyde, " M. H. Morrison n. W. Burchel!, Z. 5. Hutch
nson. Jno. Jay Knox. John Sherman. VIM. S. Thonp-
SON. jyI3 I'm
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t'Aldcrney Dairy Wagons,
Fresh Attorney Butter, churned every morning
and delivered in h-lb. "Ward" prints, Csc. per 10.
Also, cottage cheese, buttermilk and sweet mix,
&c. per OF. Cream, 15c pint.
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SPEC[ALTIES.

DR. ROBERTSON. SPECIALIST AND COME
dental Consulting Physician for Ladies' and Gen.
and SATURDAY from to P M: At 4ss street north
Main office. 80 North Liberty street Baltimore Ma.
au27-3m
M4E: BROOKE TELLS ALL THE EVENTS OF
AZ LIFE AL business confidential Ladies and Gem
9th streets northwest. teIl-I4ws
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THE WASHINGTON COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE,
4 Boarding and Day School
For Young Ladies and Children will reopen Septem-
Der 18th with fuu corps Of experienced teachers.
For Circulars apply ct the Institute lO2S and 1927
18th street northwest aul-S
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Look ONT for F

Milwaukee Beer.
sc. a stovepipe-drawn from arOOd.
tt KNIGHT, 1882 Penna. avenue
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PROFESSIONAL.

NASY FEET ARE RI QUIsITE TO HEALTH AND
~ Longevity; hence the Thousands that visit DIR.
WHITES Establishment 14l6 Pa ave.. opposite WIZ
Nails and other Complaints Of the rect Twcnty,two
Pafr0nfxed by most eminent physicians and surgeons
Fee 81 Der yisdt for putting the Test In order. y27
IAN. H. l. BOyEE. MEDICAL ELECTRICIAN,
fres4s mcceafully Female Diseases, NeurnlsiS
6heumstdma Chills, Paralysis. Nervous D1seanea %
TurS1sh Russian, Sulphur and al Medicated Bstho
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Look Out for Frauds!
The genuine Trough On Corns" is made only b,
E. S. Wells proprietor OF "ROugh on Rats) an(
has laughing face Of a man on labels. 15c and Csc
bottles II
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ca. RupprRr.

ca. RuppERr
NOS. Ao3 AND 405 7TH STREET NORTHWEST.
HEADQUARTERS For THE WHITNEY CHILL
DREN'S CARRIAGE COMPANY.
THE CHEAPEST FOR BEAUTY COMFORT AND
DURABILITY IN THE MARKET.
Lawn Tennis, CroQuet. Bicycles Velocipedea Arch
cry. Fishing Tackles. Wagons. &c.
4 Can and examine the Goods. Prices to suit the
Tunes. Y2l
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Milwaukee Beer,
&C. a schOOner-drawn from acOOd.
u KNIGHT, 1892 Penna. avenue
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Frisht-Siyht-Nigh
saw vision In the night
Which chilled my blood almost;
And scared M into dreadful fits
An awful, horrid ghost!
With turtles head and Holsters claws,
Ghost made 1t plain to see,
I'd eaten rather late at night
More than Was good for me.
There came sound like angel voice,
Clear as a silver bell;
IT said, take "Perry Davis
Pain ktiler,-and be we'll"
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A YER'S AGUE CURE, WHEN USED ACCORDING
"A to directions Is warranted to eradicate the
system al forms of maaria disease such as Fever and
Ague, Chill Fever, Intermittent, kernta MT aud Bill
Gus Feyers. and disorders of the liver. Try it, The
experiment Is safe one. and will cost you nothing if
cure is not effected.
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I(Y ITS EXCELLENT AND ECONOMICAL,
- agement, the wisdom of its system, whereby in
fifteen years certificate becomes nearly self sustain-
ing the absolute safety insured to its by tue
rapidly increasing reserve fund and the advantages Of
ITS non-cl .slhcaton system. the NUT UAL RESERVE
FUND LIFE ASSOCIATION has in the short two and a.
han years OF its existence done larger business
tanned greater prominence among the insuring public
than eyec before reached by any other company.
Office 1909 II street.
aus " KNIGHT Mapaoer
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L views, the WEAKNESS of soul that many complain Of
would often disa rpear the blood made pure and
healthy before reaching the deli ate vessels of the BRAIN
Ayers Sarsaparlia puriies and vltazes the blood and
thus condUces health Of body and sanity of mind.
sepG
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acknowledged Treatment

Ga1vanO.MagncticT Treatment
OF DISEASE
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR AMOUNT PAID FOR
TREATMENT REFUNDED TIE PATIENT.
IN SUCCESSFUL OPERATION IN BALTIMORE, Nd,
DURING PAST Two YEARS.
BRANCH OFFICE, EMBRACING ALL THE ADvAN-
TAGES OF HOME OFFICE, Now OPEN DAILY AT
922h street n. W., Washington.
ONCE hours from to IL q. m. and 2 to D. M,
Sundays excepted.
eau or SEND for lttfaDhlets containing Orer one
hundred testimonials OF cures of citizens OF Bal
tintOTe, covering the entire range of 7aerUe and
OthefariSe incuId6le diseases
See morning National Republican and Baltimore
san for daily announcement OF cures OF chronic
diseases. Consultation free at Office or home Of
patient.
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INTOXICATED RID Twn1ED FLANNEL
so CENTS
an Wool White Flannel. Is cts 80 cts, 81 cts, '''
5 1aker F;anne!, 70 cts, 81 cts, 80 cts.
Blue Flannel for boys suits. 81 cts, so cts.
BLUE BLACK CAsHMEREs.
g cts 50 cts. 81 cts. IS cts, etc.
Ladies Flannel slnting, all coors % cents.
Latiies' Jersey Jackets, all colors, 81. So
CANTON FLANNELs.
i3sst SSs 4s, s. 80 es 9. cts
Marseiles Spreads. $50. g. $3.50. IS.
BLACK SILKS.
Cooreii Siks IS cents, 81 yard.
Coored and Black silk Velyets
Bed Curtain Lace La q e 80 81 so cts
Blankets per pair. i. So S. ss5o. a. etc.
C. NJ TOwsoN,
Csc PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
South Side. near 7th. seps
WHITE BRANDY.
OLD CIDER VINEGAR.
PURE SPICES. GREEN GINGER.
au25 1918 Pennsylvania avenue.
PURE
CIDER, VINEGAR,
AND
SPICES.
JOHN II. MAGRUDER,
1417 New York avenue.
eep1-1m
GEO. E. GARTRELL s15 7TH STREET. BE
" tween and northwest
Brick Set Ranges. Latrobes and Furnaces,
Agent for the Maryland Kitchen Rsnge.
Latrobe, Range and Furnace Repairing a specialtv
Roofing. Gutering and Spouting. au22- I'm
IlY ITS EXCELLENT AND ECONOMICAL, MAN
~ agement, the wisdom of its system. whereby in
fifteen years certificate becomes nearly self -sustaiD-
ing the absolute safety its members by the
rapidly increasing fund.- and the advantages
FIND Lice ASSOCIATION hasi 4Io t. .
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ERIENDS' SELECT SCHOOL.
Il An Elemen sa-y and High School for both sexes
street between 18th and 18th streets NV. viii open
NINTH MONTH (Sept 3d. Number of students lin
tied. Superior advantages. Terms moderate. Appli-
cation may he made any time at school rooms from
aul ,3m THOS " SJDwrrJ p-;nc,r.,
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CPENCERIAN BUSINESS COLLEGE. EsTAB-
y hshed in 1854 and improved yearly occupies spa
siops handsome and commodous halls In Lincoln Hal
sons and daughters for real life. for self support
fulness ard honorable Independence. College Office
open for reception and straton Of students August
~: REGULAR day and evening sessions resumed MON
DAY. Sept 8. Course of study: Penmanship, Crthog-
rsphy. Enelish Language, Business Correspondepce,
business Calculations Bookkeeping by single and ou-
BE entry. Commercial Law. Political Economy. and
and Phonography. In the Business Practice depart
ment the student invests capital deposits in the College
Bank. makes purchases for cash and on time, gives
and receives notes. checks drafts receipts &C. pays
rents, insurance and taxes and keeps all Of the &C
counts.
International Business College Diploma conferred
upon at close Of scholastic year 1t Is of ad
prior to the opening day.
Hours Of Instructon-Days sessions. a. M to $50 D.
m. Evening sessions, Monday. Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday, 6 to $3.50 pm.
Tuition Fees-Day sessions, year scholarship in cash.
$50 year scholaIship in nstaments SEQ payable $40
$40 each; by the quarter. $40 upon admission Even
ing sessions year scholarship. in CASH. $50; by the
Sion. IS.
New Illustrated Annual sent by nail ON application
,,,,, HENRY @. SPENCER. Principal.
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JchnsOn's Oyster Saloons,
9Th, near E. Quality and quantity immense.
steamed and other styles now ready. Ladies'
saloon, first floor.
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GEO. E. GARTRELL. S15 7TH STREET. BE-
" tween II and northwest.
Brick Set Ranges. Latrobes and Furnaces.
Agent for the Marya Kitchen Rsnge.
1atrobe, Range and Furnace Repairing q specialty
Roofing. Gut.ering and Spouting. au22-lm
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GWITHIN C. SHORTLIDGE'S ACADEMY FOR
Young Men and Boys. Media, Penn, II miles from
Rhiladelpha. School year opens SEPT EMBER 18TH.
Fixed price covers every expense, even books &c No
extra charges. No Medicinal expenses. No examine
ton for admission Ihrteen experienced teachers. al
students to advance rapidly. Special drill for duh and
backward boys. Patrons students may select any
ness. Classical or Civil ngineering students
fitted at Media Academy now in Harvard. Yale and
ten other Colleges and Polytechnic Schools. PHYSICAL
and Chemical ea sbora.oIy fine Gymnasium and Ball
doubled in 1888 Ten students sent to college in 1888
graduating class in Commercial Department in 1888.
Media has seven churches and a temperance charter.
which prohibits the sale OF all intoxicating drinks. For
new uhtrSted CIRCULAR address the PRINCIPAL and Pro-
ward University graduate Media; Penn: The Princi
3Oth. from to pm. Some patrons of the Academy:
Gen. X NJ: Reynolds. Treasury department; Col ..
s. Smoot 1923 ST. Mr.. C. w. Spofford Riggs house,
Mr. B. z. Snyder, Nati.nal Savings Bank; Hon. l. H.
Prespes ESQ., 5s "a st. Tien Com . ~ 4 US WITT
y S; ~; Il. H Nichols. esd. Sc LIE Droit bu.lding
medical director U. S. N. aul4-Im
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" N street. West Washington. Boarding and Day
Schooi for Young Ladies and Little Girls: Thorough
and German. The twelfth year begins September L.
1888 For circulars apply to Principal, Misss LUCY
STEPHENSON. au6 I'm
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IALiINUsE, IItH ScVItuIDIf, 81
Col. Vim. q. Moore, Cong ". l.. Corps:
The Oriole parade is postponed until tomorrow
"wednesday night, same hour. as rain interiereS.
j. FRANK SUPPLEE, Chief Marshal.
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WASHINGTON CATTLE M.RKET-At the Queens
town drove yards, on the Metropolitan Branch D.
U. X K, three miles from the city-LewiS ~.
Means p:oprietor-yeSteri v 227 head OF cattle
were al sold To butchers III 3ha5,sc. per ID: 81
sheep and lambs were SOLD as follows: Sheen
ea4Kc per h.; lambs, 5a61ic; cows and calves
brought $0asSa. The state OF the market was
fair.
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THE COLUMBIAN UNIVERSITY.

A ELLINGTON ACADEMY. CORCORAN Bull DING,
a Corner Pennsylvania avenue and 18th street. oppo-
site q. s. Treasury Select School Boys and Young
Men, Number limited. Only scholars of good moral
character received. Fall term Of 1888 begins Septem-
Der 10th. Day and Evening Sessions Careful and
thorough instruetion in the Common Englsh Branches
bra. Geometry, Latin and Greek, BURTON MA
CAFEE. A. NJ. Principal. Washington. d. c. au15 SIN
MOUNT VERNON INSTITUTE.
ENGLISH AND FRENCH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS,
1880 STREET,
Will Reopen SEPTEMBER 2eth.
MRS. G. w. PAIRO,
I'm Dri,
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WOOD AND COAL.
CoA1 AND WooD
SCRAP PICTURES.

Paper Dos French issue Paper. Don't forge. to buy
pictures for the little folks scrap Look. mh26
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cation may he made any time at school rooms from
m to pm.
au1 ,3m THos. ". sIDwELL. Principal.
NEW NIGHT SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
1888 STREET NORTHWEST.
English branches, Penmanship (rapid business
hand). Bookkeeping, Short-han aud French for IS
per month.
aul6-1m I. E. C. COLLiERE Principal.
MY STUDIO AND PRIVATE LESSONS. WITH
lNl Stretching from Nature, continue through the
year. Pencil and Stub Drawing, Water Color and on
Painting. Landscape. Flowers Composinon. Log
Corcoran building SEATON DONOHO. jy6-3m
HOMES BOOKKEEPIN0-ONE MONTH GUAR
anteed to equal three Of any other system. No text
books used With penmsnship. ETC.. - month"; until
October, when terms win be higher. howe's Rapid
Penmanship easiest to learn and write s. 3d.
Separate Department for Ladies. Prof. q. w. HOWE,
SIT It'll street jyl0
1IVHE CEDARs-A HOME SCHOOL FOR YOUNG
Ladies' and Little Girle-will reopen Monday. Octo-
Der 1t situated the Heights of GEORGETOWN ana il
accessible by street to all parts Of the city, The
grounds extensve the location healthful and eau-
dful. Terms moderate. Tor circulars address fhe
MISSES EARLE. 1916 S5th st.. Washington. je2l-lm
WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC.
w Muaic Halt corner tn and D sts n. W. Enfrznce
20! St Fifteenth year opens Sept. TO- Piano. OrYzn
sdyantasss. Q. B. BUILARD. Director. nis.lom
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WALTER r. WILLIAMS & Co, auctioneers, will
SOL about 1900 cigars ut auction Tomorrow morn
ing, at 10 o'clock, in lots 10 suit
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The LAW DEPARTMENT opens September15
Address PROF. 3. +. LEIGHTON. Dean, 49, Loui
lana avenue.
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New Illustrated Annual sent BY nail application.
HENRY G. SPENCER. Principal.
SARA A. SPENCER. Vice rincinal. anil
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NOTICE!-Kets Kemethys. 100 Pa av, takes on
dCz hne photos with one thirteenth painted for ):
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FUssELL's leg CREAM shipped anywhere out Of
town
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FELL INFO AN ExcAvArIoN.-About half-past 8
O'Clock last night colored man named Isaac GIL
bert fell into the excavation at 9Th and streets
northeast He was conveyed to his home by Off.
Ger Gates. No. 7l9 East Capitol street, and Dr.
Frederfcks rendered MEDICAL aid, AM said his iu-
JurieS were slight. This excavation was made Oy
order OF the District authorities. and 1t Ia stated
that there was no light or narricade there
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GEokGETowN COLLEGE. d. c.

Schools In the Academic and Scientific DEPARTMENTS
open THURSDAY. September 18th. 1888 Apply to
Rev JAMES A. DOONAN. S. j.. Georgetown olece d. C
School of Medicine opens MONDAY. September Sd.
1888. Apply to ]. W. H. LOyEJOY. NJ. D., 500 18th
street northwest. Washington, ID. c.
School of Law opens WEDNESDAY. October 3D. 1888
Apply to s. NJ. YEATMAN, esq, 40 5th street north
We t. Washington, D. c. After October LIST. Georse-
town College Law Building, Washington. ID. c.
au22- I'M
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Reyolvers are bad things to carry or have In the
house. except when burglars are around. A pellet
OF Lead Is not the kind OF swag care
10 carry away with tb'm, and they are likely to
8ive wide berth to houses where five and SIX
SHOOTERS are known To abound. and where the
owner Is likely TO use them.-Fhttddelp'tjd star.
Like trade dollar, the revolver ''beats nothing
all to thunder" In pinch: but the real protection
against burglars and their Kind lies in the old
fashioned dOuble-barrel shotgun. Not one In ten
persons can hit an object the size OF a man at q
distance of ten PAGES, in broad daylight, with a
single one OF all the Charges a revolver contains
much less wing burgl1ri in dark room ana under
The natural excitement attending the discovery OF
dangerous nocturnal Wis tor. On the other hand
shotgun. we'll loaded with sugs, bu rk-shOt ETC.,
fred OFF anywhere in the direction OF tie rnarau-
Ger, VIII be pretty apt to fetch him every time
moreover, shotgun Is a far less dangerous i'm
Piement 10 the members OF the household than a
revolver The former Is conspicuous object. diff
Hcut Tor children TO handle, and generally under
stood TO be loaded and dangerous, whereas the
pistol Is usually come uoon accidentally, in some
out-of-the-way or hal-torbidden place. by the lit
tle folks. who look upon IL curious ind, and
are interested In 1t accordingly as a prohibited
piayth'ny, which may or may not be harmful, ac-
cordlngly as they are able to manage 1t. Those
who mean business with the blrglng fraternity
are the. efOre dfScardins the revolver and wisely
adopting the shotgun as means Of protection.
In one instance We know OF this weapon is slung
On rack fastened On the side of the head
board OF the bedstead, with the mnzle pointed
down, so that In OF accidental discharge from
shaking or any other cause while in position, the
contents would be lodged In the floor In another
case, 1t Is slung In similar rack fixed under the
eed. with the muZzle pointed to the wall, as pre-
caution against accidents. In both cases 1t Is be-
neved that the maximum OF convenience and de-
tense Is secured. with the minimum of risk to the
1nma ties OF the house
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GREAT SACRIFICE IN CLorH1Sc,
THE MIsFIT STORE.
COENER TENTH AND + STREETS.
stock Of FINE CLOTH Nc. prices have been cut down
resaru.ess Of cost or value
g. AtS6 or. worth $1,000.
800, worth II 90.
loon. worth 1900
1900 worth $500.
400. worth 200
lG.Ol. worth 5000
17.G0, worth $500
1900 wo.th $500
Surtont. $50. worth z4p; attn lined. s22 worth s45
fine su i.sse Fox III h TSrn "a
$500 worth IS. co. y - l. NA''''
100 worth 100
40. worth 500.
500 worth 900.
$50, worth 1000.
500 worth IL. 90.
60 W. nth 1900.
7.GO worth 1900
800 worth Is. 90.
800 worth II 90.
ox ~ ReTth rs For BOYS FROM TO II YEARS;
The assortment Of sizes in Suits and oxercoats for
shS ea %s sh Ss
SS1s t ss:s ME- H. a 4. ssss ST. no. worth
MsT sa pen sso s1 ;1 Brs s1s M
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The House surprised itself yesterday In its
prompt action upon the Senate civil service
Dill Numerous members had amendments
prepared and had speeches. &c. ready TO deliver in
support OF their respective amendments; but the
Dill went through SO quickly that they We're de-
priyed OF the opportunity OF airing their ideas
upon the civil ssryice QUESTION The sudden pas
Sage o. the bill was engineered by MIR C1x, of New
York, who believes IN ragrlating appointments to
and renewals ffon Ollie. ~ legislation, and who,
IL appears, Old nOi believe Iii having the bill
loaded down with amendments and delayed, il
not finally defeated. by = long-w1nde1 discussion