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National Republican., 1883-06-20
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

The gross tonnage of the new four mast
schooner at Agnew & Co.'S shipyard is
9i3 33-100 tons net tonnage, S95 67-l00 tons.
She will bear the name of William L. Hart,
and hail from New York. Capt. j. +. Davis,
under whose personal supervision she has
been built, will command her. 1t is expected
she will be launched by the fourth of July,
and will be rigged Immediately and go into
the cOasting trade.
At the annual election Of officers of Old
Dominion commandery, X. IT,, the following
officers were elected Edgar Warfeld, Il. O.;
X, Kemper, generalissimo A. w. Armstrong,
G. c.; Rev W. IL. Weir, prelate; A. A. War
field, S. W.; Il. Il. Carlin, j. W.; j. IL. ID.
Smoot, treasurer; j. Il. Alexander, recorder,
Many farmers in Fairfax county have com
menced harvesting grain. Some complaint is
heard among them that the hay crop 10
not turning out as heavy as was anticipated,
owing they think to the effect the cold spell
prior 10 two weeks ago had upon the grass
Yesterday morning stranger purchased a
small amount Of goods at NJ j. Waterman's
store, presenting a check for $50, drawn on
Burke a. Herberts bank, of this city, by j..
A. Carter, of Upperville, payable to Mrs. NJ.
L. Eliason. Waterman stepped into the bank,
although 1t was before the opening hour, and
the cashier was not in, when he was told by
the person in charge that Carter had an ac-
count there Supposing it was all right he
cashed the check, Soon aftor he presented
the check at tho bank and it was cashed
there, but subsequently tho bank officials
were notified by letter that the Endorsement
on the check was forgery. The matter be-
tween the bank aud Waterman is not yet
settled.
The grain market is quiet and but little is
doing, as the farmers are busy harvesting,
and ara sending but little grain TO market.
Small lots of wheat sold at liz to 115 for
Fultz and ll6 for mixed, there being no Ian
caster offered. Corn brought So for damaged
white, go for good, and 81 for yellow. Small
lots Of rye sold at 90 10 SO.
National Republican., 1883-06-20
EAST WASHINGTON.

The officers of the eighth precinct in
spected the bread sold by the bakers of this
section yesterday, and none of it was found
wanting.
A desperate fight occurred yesterday after
noon ON the old Eagle grounds during game
of base ball. between two colored men named
Payton aud Brooks. Payton was bitten in
the face and Brooks was bitten in the breast
by Payton. No arrests were made.
About 0 o'clock yesterday morning Officer
Howell shot vicious looking dog on Ninth
between l and X streets southeast
The grass in the parking in the center oi
Pennsylvania avenue southeast has been cut
The catalpa trees which stand along the outer
edges of the parking are in bloom and are
very fragrant, making the avenue very
beautiful sight
National Republican., 1883-06-20
THE EMERSON INSTITUTE.
Annual Commencement Exercises Rt Lin
coin Hall Inst NiZht.

Annual Commencement Exercises at Lin
coin Hall Last Night.
The thirty-frst annual commencement of
the Emerson institute took place at Lincoln
hall last night, large audience being pres
ent The programme, which was we'll So
lected, was interspersed with choice music by
an excellent orchestra. The front of the
stage was a mass of floral tributes, many of
them being of elaborate aid unique dc
sign. Nineteen young entlemen participated
in tho exercises and all were loudly ap-
pauded. Mr. Charles B. Young, tho prlnci-
pal, was seated on the stage, and presented
tho prizes. The valedictorian was Master
Barry Buckley, whose effort was an exceed
ingy happy one, and was warmly receive d
by the audience. Tho prizes, of which there
were fourteen consisted of medals and choice
works of literature. The graduates were as
fOllows
Classical department--Barry Buckley, Robb
Church, Il. NJ. Fitzgerald, Z. NJ. Hughes, G.
p. +. Joyce, L. Il. Shippen, f. Thompson, and
II. Williamson.
EeEnglish department-Thomas Griffin, p.
Hills A. +. De Noguoiras, g E. Ray, 4.
Stuart, and J. Wise.
The medal for the best standing in classical
studies was awarded to Master Bulkley, and
that for the highest record in English studies
to Master Thomas Griffin. The programme
rendered was as follows: Salutatory, G. P.
f. Joyce; Extract from Alex. Stephens j. r.
Church; Drummers Bride, J. Wedderburn;
Schneider's Party, j. Morris Waterloo, L.
Henderson; Shifting the Rock, II. c. Russell +;
Defense of Lucknow, P. NJ. Hughes (;
Wounded, w. Willard; Pitt to Walpole, Il. NJ,
Fitzgerald; The Little Stowaway b. Buck
ley; Pyramus and Thisbe, +. r. Shippen /;
Robespierre, II. Franc; Irish Aliens, s.
Briton; Warren Hastings, w. G. Stuart.
Specter Bridegroom. Cast Nicodemus, E..
NJ Fitzgerald Aidwinkle. L. h. Shippen
Dickory, B. Buckley; Paul, L. Thompson
Huntington, +. Henderson Thomas, @.
Stone; Georgiana, r. Surbridge Lavinia, q.
Gray. Valedictory, B. Buckley.
National Republican., 1883-06-20
dnrkish Bnths.

NTEW TURKISH BATH CDR. BoVEFs(
IN l4i7 street, opposite Riggs House, Large pool,
open sunday, Open from a. m tlll 10 p. m. satur
day, ~ y. M. Baths, tI; tickets, $500
apo DIR H. L. BoVEE Electrician.
TTNHE sHEDD BATHS, 0O3 E STREET, NEAR
u Ninth, well known as tho oldest ana best In the
city This bath IL constructed with view 10
ience. being the hrst door Turkish, Russian, sui
phur, and MerourAl Baths given with 4kill and sI-
perlenee ManpulatOr OF ten years experience this
establishment single bath. H. for S& hslQ opeu
Sunday from a. M. 10 y. m mrsl'u
National Republican., 1883-06-20

produce all the papers bearing upon tho
matter.
The committee so ordered, and at 2;35 ad-
journed until 1890 to.da y.
National Republican., 1883-06-20
Seal Gstate Sruk,rs.

Our Weekly Rent List, published every Monday
morning, contains complete schedule OF our houses
stores. shops, and farms offered for ront together
with descriptions prices, &c., and how they may be
Properly for sale IN all parts of the city Money
" ''''' w ''''' n. ii. WARNER, 0l0 = street.
National Republican., 1883-06-20
TOHN lyon,
TOHN LYON,
i5Os PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NORTHWEST
WASHINGTON, d. @.
HIrh ana low pressure

High and low pressure
STEAM HEATING AND VENTILATING
for all classes Of buildings. Special attention given
to heating private houses Old or imperfect working
Jobs renovated and satisfaction guaranteed. Heating
and ventilsling Green Houses and Conservatore
a speciality
National Republican., 1883-06-20
I,AsY. FEET. &c

IlASY FEET, &C.
II Relief wii199Et 9 pain & in e. few % MINUTES a
ltl6 Pennsylyanla avenue, opposite Wilards Hotel;
Hard and soft corns buniOnB club and inverted
nails, vascular eNcreSoences, aud oil complaints Of
the feet successfully treated
Twenty-Five consecutive years OF practice in Wash
onice fee 81 per visit for putting the feet in or.
der Hours a. m. TO p, M; Sundays GA. m. to
n.
National Republican., 1883-06-20

JzNoR sALE-PRINTED CARDS. FURNISHED
IL Rooms, with Table Board. This House 70 ,
Rent, apply At -" and Eui ulshed Rooms 10
Rent price 10 cents each. for sale az the Busins
onice OF The National Republican. del
National Republican., 1883-06-20

For SAIA-
WE HAVE HOUSES FOR SALE AT A BAR
GAIN IN ALL SECTIONS OF THE CITY.
WE WILL OFFER FOR A FEW DAYS ONLY
SIX LOTS ON CoRCoRAN STREET. CHEAP
IL SOLD Al ONCE
BISHOP & HILL.
Insurance and Real Estate Agents.
1908 Fstreet northwest
National Republican., 1883-06-20
:for Salt--Earms.

I,oR SALE OR RENT-FARM or j. r. CON,
II stable deceased, Fairfax county, Va. containing
43ll acres fenced and all kinds of fruits; mile
Nom Vienna station, w and Western railway; large
frame house; never falling water at door: basement
mediately; terms, accommO dating. Address Or. B
NJ. COLLINS, Fairfax county, Va. JelS.6tN
Lr0R SALE-AT A SACRIFICE-A FINE
II grazing farm In Maryland. miles from Wash
ton. BISHOP & HILL. zoos street northwest 23-ti
National Republican., 1883-06-20
Busintss Gbautrs.

TIALF INTEREST IN PROFITABLE BUsI-
i i ness, $500; monopoly; rare lnducements 10 good
lei0-3ts
A VALUABLE PATENT FOR SALE OR WILL
IA exchange for southern or western lands; owner
engaged In other business. Address NJ. Q. II, Re
publican office Jel9.hf
n IBERAL RATE OF INTEREST ALLOWED
II \ on Time Deposits, United States Bonds bought
and sold AZ market rates; Collections made every
where. by ]. II. soUIER A Co. Bankers lus Psanr
eylYaniaavenue na2eu
National Republican., 1883-06-20
MsbitaI.

MO CURE, NO PAY-35 YEARS EXPERIENCE
N and over 20 years at 006 street southwest. A
cure guaranteed In case Of gonoTrhea, syphilis
and loss ofsexual power. Medicine furnished. Adj
Vice free. my223mF
National Republican., 1883-06-20
TOR SALE
For SALE
ny
r. II. SMITH & SON.
SIS SEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST

blb SEVENTH STREET NpkIdWESIs
Three-story brick and side lot NJ, between
Ninth and Tenth street northwest.....-..... $4,000
Elegant three-story cottage aud grounds Lo
IrOU ''VVV
Three-story brick, ~ rooms, eli a street SOUTH
CAST isVuu
ThreestOry brick, Tenth street northwcst.... 600
Threeslory brick, IS street northwest, between
Fourteenth aud Finecnth.-.........,.....,.~ 5000
Two.story and basement brick, % rooms, 20 a
street northeast 5000
Eight handsome three-story bricks, Sixteenth
street 3IOOp
Two.story brick corner house, T street north.
S,oOO
Three story brick, 10 rooms, Now Jersey ave-
nue., near $500
Threestory brick corner house, Massachusetts
avenue ...,.. $500
Ten-room corner house, Twentieth street
Z,ou
Houses and lots in all parts OF the city.
THE BEST BARGAIN IN VACANT LOTS ON
SINrEENTH STREET NORTHwEST.
National Republican., 1883-06-20
.fnr SaIt--Nnusts.

FoR SALE
Threestory and Basement Brick Dwelling, rooms
and bath room, all modern improvements, In nrst
class order, located Eighth street northwest be
tween Mt Vernon Square and l. street; reasona
bic price, accommodating terms, small cash pay
menL
Two-story and Basement Brick Dwelling rooms
and bath room, all modern improvements hnelot,
with fruit and berries two.story brick stable. i
street northwest south side. between Thirteenth and
Fourteenth. Price reasonable, terms cay, small
cash payment.
Twostory Pressed-brck Front Dwelling stone
trimmings, rooms, bath room, and cellar: all mod
ern improvemt nta Seven IN street northeast, be-
tween aud b. Price, $500; cash. $500
TYLER q RUTHERFORD,
Real Estate and Insurance,
1875 + street northwest.
U,oR sALE-LARGE LIST OF DESIRABLE
cant lots, WALTER e. WRIGHT, 81. Cloud build.
ing. ielSN+
1.-TWO COTTAGES AT uLYMoNT FOR SALE
n rent together by single rooms y, X.
1HEMBLf, AIS seventh street. lelt6t
TNoR SALE
II THREE NEW broom HOUSES
On street southwest between Ninth and Tenth,
fronting Smithsonian grounds.
Rare chance TO buy pretty house for y small cash
payment and monthly instalments. or viii take a
small house ns part payment These houses were
pletod. They have large cellar, with furnace which
heats the whole house large saloon parlpr dining
room. Kitchen hall between parlor and dining room.
clothes press In each rooms also largo bath room;
closet In same; latest Improved styles OF trimmings
Please call and examine the properly sSd inquire
Jali6te 200 Twelfth street southwest,
National Republican., 1883-06-20
JUsTH'S OLD STAND.
srs Eleventh street northwest.
MONDAY nnd IL ESDAY to ItILN

yNTANTED-To ANNOUNCE THAT JOHN f.
w Beall Room 4, Ikao New York avenue Is y Com
missioner OF Deeds for every State and Territory,
United states Commissioner, Examiner. and Notary
Public always in ofice from ga m. TOT D. IN. ap3Oly
DOR sALE-PRINTED CARDS, "FURNIsHED
\, Rooms with Table Board;" "Thisl House for
Rent" price 10 cach for sale the Business
Office OF The National Republican. de7tf
National Republican., 1883-06-20
:fur Rent alisteIIanruus.

L1oR RENTAL 7l3 SEVENTH STREET
IL Part Of store, with fixtures completo also good
Office room In rear JelI.8t
INOR RHINESTONE IN BLADENSBURG, MD;
IL suitable for any purpose Address JOHN
STEPHENS, Bladensbufg, Nd. el2-lms
National Republican., 1883-06-20
a0lnnlrN. .silnnlione. :. .ftmaI..

DRFssMAKfN WANTED NY DREssMAKER
- lately arrived In city. White and wash goods
sptcialty. 40 lgeyCnlh street northwest lel0 Sc
w ASTED--BY A RESPECTABLE SETTLED
w cOlOred woman situation as infant or child 8
nurse wiling TO travel; best city references. Cnll
afer 10 o'clock at 93 Tenth street northwest ieiosf
National Republican., 1883-06-20
Saiautto. SrIp- female.

w general huusework for n small family. 1905
street; Apply after or before o. References re.
qlred je2O.3te
National Republican., 1883-06-20
Amnstmtnts.
ENIGHTEENTH GRAND ANNUAL
H SCHUETzEN FEST


ElIGHTEENTH GRAND ANNUAL
II SCHUETzTsN FEST
OF the -
WASHINGTON sCHUErzEN vEREIN
win be held on June 49, 10, 20, and 81. lssS
Prize Shooting, Prize Bowling and Ladies' Prize
Shooting.
CONCERT AND DANCING MUSIC EVERY
DAY, COMMENCING Al r. NJ
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES EVERY DAY
at sander m by
RIPLEY AND LELsrE, the original gentleman
- and lady acrobat. 49,,
MISS LEOLGNE RIPLEY, the champion club
..-- swinger.
ALLEN AND BRUNO, ,Frapid transit team, char
go - hcter change artists. a.,
MISS KITTIE COOPER, the redned lady vocalist
In choice selection Of sero-comlc songs
Special for the Little ones-PRoF. q, w RoGERS
CELEBRATED PUNCH AND JUDY.
ILLUMINATION AND FIREWORKS EVERY
EVENING.
The srngerbund. ,aermapa, ,MannerchoI. and
Columbia Turn Verein have kindly consented 70 as.
sist the Neren With Songs and the performance OF
Gymnastc Exercises.
QB- The best OF order is guaranteed by the several
committees
RS- Positively no admlttauce Of doubtful eharse-
ters. corps of Special Detectives have been em-
plOyed TO enforce this order strictly
National Republican., 1883-06-20
@antro- -iilistrIIanruus.

DIANos AND ORGANS FOR SALE AND
IL rent; also tuned. repaired, moved, and racked
JOHN r. ELLIS & CO., 057 Pennsylvania venue.
near Tenth street. ia2D3t
wv ANTED- EVERYONE TO KNOW THAT
w the instantaneous Photograph Company,
l2H Pennsylvania avenue, are making finely fin
ished cabinet photographs for only " per dozen.
jeig8t
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-10-27

Democrats rejoice, but with trem-
bling for fear that while malaria Is
overcome that worse trouble threatens
them in their opportunity to make q
record in Ohio on the liquor question,
and other matters" says the ChebOygan
TRIBUNE, but there is no question as to 9
the Democratic position, or the Demo-
cratic record on the question or prOhi-
bitiOn in Ohio or any other state. The
Democracy oppose prohibition as they
oppose all legislation Of sentimental
nature, because 1t is impracticable, has
proved failure wherever 1t has been
attempted, and has never effected what
Its advocates have claimed for it I'm re-
straiDing the liquor traffic.-Bay City
Call. .sbear
The Call uses the Democratic phrase
ology, so meaningless beyond mere COM,
plaint. Finding fault with prohibition.
on excessive principle, Is not defining .
positive attitude toward the liquor ques-
tion. The Scott law projected in
Ohio by Republicans was a.
mild license law. Democrats denounced
1t. Many Democrats voted for prohi-
bitlon, an insincere act. in keeping with
Democratic cunning, to secure votes Tor
HOadIy. In Maine. Democrats are pro-
hibitlonists. Republicans gave the
people in Ohio and Iowa the privilege Of
declaring themselves Oh this extreme
measure, but it has not been declared,
neither is il considered in any sense that
prohibition is 4 Republican party test.
OH the other hand, nigh license as de-
eiared in1ilnois, meets with Republican
approval. Ths TRIBUNE has never ap-
proved Of prohihibition, but has adj
voted high license in manner clearly
understood. Let the Call define its p0-
sitioh ON the liquor question, or tell
what its party believes In, il IL Is not
frye whisky.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-10-27
The Gleat Ksyeni-

The entertainment to be given at the
Opera House next Tuesday evening will
be ilrst elsss. Let everybody attend. We
givs the programme below:
Music
Fan Brigade.
Tableau.
Recitation, Mercy Patience jones'
Minnie Walton
Diaogugs--
Capt. Martlaette, British officer Archie Newton
Capt Lothian Luff American officer
Charlie Rosenblad
Lieutenant Perley. .--.-.---. Charlie Sontham
Herman Hsndys prisoner ---.- Fred Clement
DANCE, highland Fling, ia Cestlnne,
Mrs Ella Wiegand.
RED RIDING HOODS ESCAPE
Red Riding hOOd. ........--.... .bleda Perrln
IDaillt..-. ..t....,-"-.... ..agsle VOICE
hughs WoOuSnan -.......-. ttt0- N. ltaX
Wolf @ ............-... Fred Frost
hOllll-... cora bOuCldru
Butter Cup --.......~~.... .--~Alllne FapllelIe
Rose Se.................... -..... winnie NOrce
Semi Chorus OF Blae Bells. Full Chorus of
Merry Children. Tableuax hterspersed-
Doors open at Z O'clock. Performance
at 8 o'clock. l1
Reserved seats for sale at Kenburg
u Co0per's. f.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-10-27

And all other goods will be sold at ex-
ceedingly low figures. Call and get my
prices and be convinced that this is no
humbug.
HEADQUARTERS FOR CROCKERY OF ALL
DESCRIPTIONS.
will have a full line of holiday goods
of all descriptions and you can look for
exceedingly low figures. Cups and
saucers for 40 cents per set. White
chamber sets, complete, for SO. Don't buy
your crockery without calling on me, for
am bound to lead.
Hoping for a continuance OF the patron
age of my present customers. can
promise them in the future as in the
past that | will always study to please,
and guarantee them such prices In the
grocery and crockery line as has never
before been given to the public.
Respectfully.
JOHN f. MOLONEY,
Cheboygan Cash Store, next door to Post
office.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-10-27
DO NOT BE DECEIVED l
X. M. THOMPSON, Editor.

BY parties, who, probably having
a few SECONDHAND Rockford move
ments, secured now and then by a
trade, make pretensions to hand
ling them regularly, but read the
following from special notice we
have from ROCKFORD WATCH
COMPANY. n it iN
OFFICE OF ROCKFORD WATCH Co., !
ROCKFORD, Ill.
"For the information Of the Public:
Our goods are not jobbed. They
are sold ONLY FROM THE FACTORY,
and exclusively to retail dealers.
Sales of movements by one dealer
to another are not allowed, such sales
being inconsistent with the plan of
protecting the trade, adopted by this
Company; nor is any dealer hand
ling our goods permitted to give
prices of same to other dealers.
In a town no larger in population
than yours, when responsible and
leading dealer is satisfied with the
goods, and will make them his spe-
cialty, we give him, ON his request,
the sale in the locality designated.
ROCKFORD WATCH co.
As will be seen by the following
certificate we are the ROCKFORD
WATCH cos regular Agents for
this place. We handle a full line of
their Goods, at prices that will com
pare favorably with those of other
makers, and respectfully solicit an
inspectionsan com parison of the
same from all intending purchasers
Yours,
\. l.. FEXER.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-10-27
OFFICE OF THE ROCKFORD WATCH Co. |

OFFICE OF THE ROCKFORD WATCH CO.
ROCKFORD, ILL.,, Jan. |, '83.
This is Certify, that we have appointed
A. l.. FEXER Sole agent for the sale of
tho ROCKFORD QUICK TRAIN RAIL
ROAD WATCHES in Cheboygan, Mich,
and that we will to the fullest extent,
sustain the usual warranty given by
him to purchasers of our Movements.
No warranty attaches to these goods
when offered for sale by others than our
duly appointed agents.
ROCKFORD WATCH CO.,
PER III. p. HOLLAND. Sec'y.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-10-27
CmEIiOYGAN CASM = s.,Os.E.

To those OF my customers who have
favored me with their patronage, and to-
the public in general, most respectfully
make the following ANNOUNCEMENT that
after this ,!ate Will sell goods fov cash
only. Having carefully studied the in
terests Of my customers In every re-
spsct lind that it il for their Interest
as well as mine to bny for cash. Wien
dealer can buy his goods for cash ile can
invariable buy goods at a much lower
price and consequently he eau sellto his
customers at fsOm 10 To ID PET cent less.
ment OH the part OF those who bay goods
to receive this beBptit AND save al least
ffom $40 10 SIS per mOnLh. To be con-
WINGED read the following list of prices
and il will convince you that the only
way 10 get rich is 10 buy for cash:
Flour, formerly sold as $o 30 per
barrel, will sell for. ........ $5 90
Patent process tloar, 81 80 per bar
rel. ...... Z 90
Roller process flour. 81 80 per bar
rel .... ....... 8 %
GRADUATED Sugar, per To- .,. 10
Coffee sugar. r...........: :........
Extra Z sugar ....................
Brown sugar ...,...,...........
Kerosene Oli.. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. IL
Fresh Butter. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. II
FreSn BgBs..... .................- -
bdlSlllS. .....-...- ~
Three lbs Currants. .............. 20
Pork per 10. Observation-Disclosures. 715
Corn Beef per ID. b............. Z
Rice per H. b..............
Potatoes, per bushel. ........... 40
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-10-27
Glass.

Just received cargo of glass, all sizes,
which we will sell at rock bottom prices.
SMITH & ADAMS. Planning Mil.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-10-27
sash and Doors

Retailed at wholesale prices. Smith
81 Adams Planning Mill.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-10-27

Secure seats TOT tfl6 tXctEIeHI eHteI-
tainment Tuesday eve.
GEO. f. FROST, our village President,
expects to go east the first of next week
MISS LILLY AMIoT returned Wednesday
from her Toronto visit.
Found--on Main sire ct, fine kid nit
ten. Owner can recover same by calling
at this Office, proving property and pay
ing for this notice.
The Telephone Exchange is fitted up
just as pretty as a picture.
Get the TRIBUNE job Office to estimate
on your printing before ordering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-02-13
st. Valentines Day.
PREM0NITORY SYMPTOMS OF THE PRESSURE ON
POST MEN

PREMONIT0RY SYMPTOMS OF THE PRESSURE ON THE
POST MEN.
Tomorrow will be st. Valentines day. II the
fact were not already patent enough by the dis
plays in the shop windows for the last month,
some reasoning would be necessary to account for
the heavy mail bags the postmen are collecting
and distributing to-day. The premonitOry symp-
toms OF the storm are already seen. and judging
by the sales OF valentines of every kind the custom
Is by no means falling eff. dozen years ago the
character OF these fatetul miSsivcS seemingly
intended more to wound ones feelings than for
the exchange OF pleasant wishes. There are fewer
or the comic variety-the penny SheetS-SOld now
than ever. Taste has elevated the custom until
twO-thirdS OF the valentines brought by tO-mOr-
rows mail will be
ALMOST WORKS OF ART.
The lace ana tinSei valentine, with impossible
looking maidens in all sorts of impossible atti-
signs. whose mounting is work OF infinite taste
and beauty. The cards, similar TO Christmas and
Easter Cards, with fringed edges, the 1avOries
this year. Some OF the lace paper kind are really
beautiful productions and come in boxes. These
are very expensive, and bought by those who
cling to Old-faShiOned notions.
THE VARIETY OF VALENTINES
Is almost endless outside Of the cards, there are
elaborate designs In silk. satin and velvet, with
flowers, hand painted, or embroidered effects.
Pressed flowers Or waxen blossoms are used on
Others. Some OF the high priced velvet ones are
roSette shaped, with lace trimmings in the middle
OF which are flowers or appropriate notices.
There are many designs passing for valentines
which. for their novel features, would pass for
anything else. For the Information of would be
purchasers this evening, The STAR has secured a
scale OF prices The range Is from one cent
token, with envelope furnished, to satin and
hand painted work of art, in box equally elab-
crate. at fifty dollars