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Crawford avalanche., 1886-09-09

negro woman living at the corner OF Leavitt
and Htnman streets was so badly frightened
that she went into commissions and is not ex-
pected TO recover
A driver on the Blue Island avenue line was
standing in the front door of the car barns
When the shock came he was thrown backward
onto the floor and stunned. When he came TO no
was suffering from commissions. He was report
ed better last night.
Joseph Fester of 110 Brown street. was walk.
ing along Blue Island avenue, near Twelfth
street. He was in front OF Apollo Hall when
the explosion occurred five miles TO the south
west OF where he stood. The concussion shiv-
cred pane OF plate-glass in n window In the
second story OF the building. falling piece
cut cash over his left temple. -Four stitches
united his severed scalp, and he went home to
wonder how IL happened.
"The shock was so great" said Warden Nc
Garfgle OF the County Hospital "that the win
dows on both sides Of the main building were
broken, The whole immense structure shook
from cellar 70 garret in spch a manner that the
dishes on the tables ratified"
National Republican., 1886-12-04
Edwin Arden,

We extract the following biographical
notice from New Haven Union Of Nov. 2S,
1t will be acceptable TO many Of our citl'
zens who recently had the pleasure OF being
present at the Bijou when this talented
young actor appeared in Eagles Nest "
As the older and great players pale aud pass
away, we must lOOR 10 the rAuks Tor their sue
cehsOrs. In Edwin Arden, the young and Wig
orOus star, we run no risk IN asserting that one
OF these coming men VIII be tound. spring
ing In five years from ttyO in his art to the
position of an acknowledged public favOfite
and, commercially considered strong draw
ing attraction, ms success may be ialrIy re-,
garded as phenomenal, Edwin Booth and
Tom Keenc saw the proud promise OF future
In him and while with them he had no warmer
friends
lie was born In st. Louis twenty-five years
ago, the son of u well.knOwn journalist, his
mother being OF the old Hunter'PendletUn
family stock OF Virginia, He was Intended ioT
the career of AN architect, but man proposes
and God diSposes," and leaving the highest
classes Of the public schools ut lG, he became
SuCCcssiyely clerk in the United States engineer
department in the assessor Olllcc, chlel CLERK
nj Is In the paymast,rs department OF the !.
NJ, X. r., and then assistant treasurer AZ rope
81, Louis Theatcr
Here he met his fate. Mr.. Keenc came IA
play an engagement and became attracted "a
the Young man In the box OhCe. lie entered
years He made his debut in "IresSe" and
Charles Pope pronounced II the best he had
ever seen. In 1852 he joined the Madison
square Company as leading juvenile PLAYING
"1rayers" "DNve Hardy" aud Hubert Win
throp." In 1884 he joined the Boston Museum
Company aud supported the great tragedian,
Booth, In his New York engagement. As
WNfOrd to Booths Mortimer he made great
hit at the Filth Avenue and received II yocifer'
Gus curtain call. when he determined on
taking the road Tor himself In 1855, he received
u most kind note from Mr., Booth aS honorable
10 the old actor as II was encouraging TO the
young stager
Hrs busy life as a stock actor and star" has
not afforded Mr. Arden much leisure 10 devote
10 authorship; still he mas done something, and
with health aud life there is promise that he
will RANK as dramatic writer no less than ~ a
successful actor lie Is jOiut author OF "hagle'S
NesL' the plot being solely supplied by him
Two other plays on which he Collaburated are
waiting the finishing touches, aud he has
DlOcked out society play for himself when he
shall have worked Outa golden mine OF fortune
which has been 30 irullfully developed in
Eagles Nest" lie has also contributed to the
press from time TO time minor catches OF poetry
which were quite creditable to youthful pen.
National Republican., 1886-12-04
Mime. ModJeskA on an Actrss.'S Lifo.

The Journal recently noted, with other
papers, the marriage In New York OF
young girl OF high social standing 10 young
man OF distinguished name. The lady has
been very active In the past In amateur
theatriCalS and had won the attention aad
friendship OF Nine. Modjeska, who expected
TO introduce her upon the professional stage
this season. The bride, however, has asked
to he released from her engagement, and,
In reply, Nine. Modjeska writes the follow
ing letter, one Of deep interest, coming, as
II does, from now successful artist, whose
life has not been always "strewn with
roses:"
CLARENDON HOTEL, NEW YORK, Sept, =,
hear from from you and 10 know that the
dream OF your lie has been realized.
shall miss you, of course, but II is far bet
ter for you that you are not going on the stage
after all. our life IL not all strewn with roses,
and the existence Of young beautiful girl in
our profession Is sometimes very sad believe
me. You were born to shine-but not on the
stage; yOn will shine In society and be the
pride OF your husband and yours and when
you are old you will have circle OF devoted
friends around you which will make your life
sweet and easy.
An actress Is appreciated only at the time
OF her glory-when she has given 70 the world
all that was best IN her, she IL like an empty
bOttle-nO one cares for her any more, Oh II
Ia far better for YOU as II 10, ana congratulate
you with all my heart.
Mr.. Bonzenta joins me In greetings and good
wishes.
With many kisses and blessings remain
yours always. HELENA MODJEskA
National Republican., 1886-12-04
A CIRCUS SOLD AT AUCTION.
Going Out of Business Under = Con
tract with Barnum.

W. W. Coles circus arrived in New Or
leans last week aud mas broken up. Its
paraphernalia, horses, and animals are now
being disposed OF at auction. This is not
case OF bankruptcy, for Mr.. Coles says he
has had very fortunate season, and leaves
the business some $2,0OO, 900 ahead, but In
pursuance Of u contract which he has closed
with 7. T. Barnum.
The sale OF the animals was completed
last Wednesday, the chief event being the
purchase OF the elephants. OF these there
are five, all well trained, and one sampson,
claimed TO be the largest living elephant In
the country. 1t was interesting 10 watch
the keepers getting the huge animals ready
for exhibition. They were watered and fed
with bales Of hay. At the word OF command
they lay nat on the ground. while a keeper
with broom swept the dust and dirt from
their broad backs. AS the turn OF each
came, an elephant was marched up to the
auctloneer's stand and sold.
The bidding was not particularly lively,
the most active competitor being SignoI
! Faranta, VINO purchased four OF the
elephants. sampson was not sold, there
being only one bid, which was made by tele
graph from Mr. Hutchinson, OF New York
It is understood that this elephant will bs
purchased for the Barnum show, Thost
which were sold brought the following
prices: Elephant Tim, So, 100; Lizzie, 81 900
Fsrsnta also bought the white buffalo yal
for 500, three lions for $il2 each, two
white peacocks for $2S, one female hippo
potamus for 81 500, 3s wax figures and Il
papier mAche figures for 500, and Mexican
curioslties, $3.50. Sells Brothers bought
one white deer for S27.50, and one ut $40
one ibex, $50; one hyena at S35 and another
at $27; jsguar, S205; horned horse, $25l
four monkeys, S34; two ant.eaters, $l2
two monkeys, $40; three llamas, 1888.
Forepaugh's agent bought one black yak
$50; first choice kangaroo, $9l; three kan
garoos, $500; one lioness, Sl25; one lion
$50 one leopard. $l0250 one white bear
Sl92; ocelot wild cat, IS; one male camel
$l7l; one female camel, $3.50; one elk, $l0l
five African boas, from S5l to $l3.
Mr.. Conklicg, OF the Central Park Zoo
logical Gardens, New York, purchased ON
two-horned rhlnoceros for 1920; a cage
S2l0; Brazilian boa, 50. 3. II. Stevens, o
the Geological Gardens, Cincinnati, secured
one zebra, for S275; and one Bengal tiger
Sl25, Fifteen cages were sold at An averag
OF 1925 each.
or course the prices paid are considerabl.
below what the animals would cost II i'm
ported.
National Republican., 1886-12-04
THE CENTURY ILLUSTRATED MONTHLY
MAGAZINE. May, 1876, to October, 1885.
Century Company, New York. From the
publishers
CANINE STRATEGY.
How Two Dogs Conspired to Rob &
Faithful Newfoundland.


New York Tribune.
A Brooklyn householder living near De-
Kalb avenue has large Newfoundland
dog named PLATE that Is his pride and de-
light. PLATE is big, shaggy fellow, re-
markably intelligent, and favorite with
everybody In the neighorhood except a
couple Of dogs on the next block. These
brutes, an overgrown mongrel black aud
tan and collie, hate him with as perfect
hatred US ever lodged In canine breasts
simply because he is good and Obedient and
more than a match for both Of them iu a
square fight. Pilates strong point is in
running errands, This his owner has
taught him to do to a nicely. He will take
q basket In his mouth with list OF things
wanted inside, go to the grocer's or the
butchers like model boy, and no one un-
less he Is wearing an apron can get the
basket from him. IL Is on his return trips
from the butchers shop that the two
wicked dogs make special efforts to bother
him by trying TO steal the contents OF the
basket,
They never succeeded in their efforts
until the other day, when they devised a
cunning conspiracy. AS PLATE came along
with choice bit OF sirloin In the basket tho
black and-tan made furious attack upon
him. PLATE paid no serious attention 10 II
for awhile, but cOntented himself with try
ing to shake of his annoyer. The other
would not be shaken off, He grew more
violent, until at last he nipped out piece OF
Pilates left ear as big as trade dollar.
National Republican., 1886-12-04
Mems Underwear.

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Mems White Merino Underwear Shirts and
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Mems Heavier White Mcriuo Underwear
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The grade we sold last year at 81 %, we offer
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The grade we sold last year at 81, we offer
this season Mt zoe per garment.
The dollar grade is 40 per cent. wool, and
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The best dollar will buy.
The dollar.and.a. quarter grade is 60 per cent
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The dollSr.hity grade ia all wool, and worth
N.75
We have line of White Merino Wool Under
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National Republican., 1886-12-04

II the Republicans come up ulti-
Harrison will be returned II the y 331o.
Gratis succeed Mcdonald is the coming han.
Maine will probably return Senator Hale.
German Is his own successor In Maryland.
The fight In Massachusetts, is hot between
Senator Dawes and Congressman Long.
The latest advices point TO the success OF
the younger element Of the party-led by
Long-but Dawess friends will fight TO the
end. Michigan politics are so murky that
1t is hard TO geta clear view at this distance,
Conger may be reelected, or II there Is
deadlock Julius Cesar Burroughs or Mr..
ODonnell may be made the instrument OF
compromise. II Is quite certain that
Minnesota will not return Mcmillan, and
that Is all that Is clear about the senatorship
In that state. Mississippi sends Mr.. George
back. COckrell has a walkOver for re-elec.
tion In Missouri. Nebraskd's choice is
doubtful, but many politicians are willing
TO offer odds on the old war horse, Van
Wyck. Nevada will send some good Re-
publican-just who, no one knows. Gov,
Abbot will succeed Senator Sewell, of New
Jersey In New York Warner Miller
wants 10 return, while Levi z. Morton,
Banker Morgan, and half dozen other Re.
publican heavy weights would like his
seat Ohio has re elected Senator Sherman,
There is hardly doubt that state Treas.
urer Quay will succeed Senator Mitchell OF
Pennsylvania. Rhode Island sends AL
drich back. Tennessee will be the scene OF
hot fight, which will probably result In
| the election Of Gov. Bates TO Whitthornes
stat. In Texas, Maxey, Reagan, Ireland,
| and two or three others have entered the
race. Maxey is little ahead OF the others,
| though his canvass was considerably dis
turbed by the appearance a few days ago
| Of Judge Reagan as a candidate. Congress
man Daniel will take Senator Mahone's
seat. Mr.. Camden, OF West Virginia, IL
sure Of reelection. Sawyer will PROBABLY
fort. He has many rivals, but the old gen
tleman Is so deservedly popular and ha.
such large wealth that he Is head and
shoulder above his competitors.
National Republican., 1886-12-04
Men SCOllarS andCQ1S

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as quickly as they appear on
the market.
The latest collar is V shaped. We have them
in sizes from 1917 up, and guarantee them
equal to any Decent collar made. Our price IL
2Oc each, for 81.
Two new styles in lay.down collars, They
are i-ply linen all'the-way-through; 25c each,
$50 per doz.
Excellent stock Of nll.linen cuffs Lowest
grade we keep II 20c per pair, 6 pair for 81 The
usual 2l.cent grade of cuffs we sell al pic; 3
pair for ST..
Two styles of Link cufs, 35c; 3 pair for 81, and
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The latest opened by us is square and round.
cornered 4-ply linen all'the:way'through
cuffs Al soc per paiI. Most durable cuffs
made.
National Republican., 1886-12-04
Mems Winter Gloves.

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The stock begins with Mems Cloth Gloves at
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Ringwood Gloves in light browns and states at
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Fleece-lined Fur-topped Kid Gloves at 75c
really worth 81 black and brown, patent fast
eningS
2-Button Dogskin Fleece.linsd Gloves, EN-.
broidered backs, medium and dark brown and
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National Republican., 1886-12-04

This was too much for the Newfoundland.
With howl OF rage and pain he dropped
the basket and In a moment the black and
tan looked as II he had been run over by
double truck. PLATE fairly wiped the side
walk with him. No sooner, however, had
he dropped the basket than its contents
were grabbed and carried away by the collie,
which had been waiting for this turn Of
events. PLATE saw the robbery and the
whole game at once. It was terrible
blow to bis pride. He let the black-and. tan
go, picked up the basket and trudged
slowly home IN a broken-hearted sort Of
way, as though he fully realized that he had
been made the victim Of base and cruel
conspiracy.
National Republican., 1886-12-04
Gen, LoRan's Joke,

Senator Logan tells joke on himself,
The joke is also on new and green guide
at the capitol building, who came up to the
general and tried to sell him a guide book.
The general was In a good humor and
stopped. The idea Of his being taken for a
stranger at the capitol pleased him. He
the new guide questions and looking with
apparent interest at the pictures In the
guide book, A friend OF the new guide
seeing him at work, edged up toward them
10 listen to what was being said. In mo-
ment he caught the spirit OF the conVersa-
tion, and catching his guide friend by the
coat he said; "Come of. Don't be q fool.
That old Indian was around the capitol be-
fore you was born"
National Republican., 1886-12-04
Mems Norfolk and New
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Mems Cartwright & War
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Mems winter weight Bal
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We have an elegant line
Of 8 and 9 thread Heavy Silk
Underwear, at reasonable
prices, quality considered.
National Republican., 1886-12-04
CoMING U. 5. sENNToRs.
The Probable New Men Who VIII Take
Their Seats In 1887.

One-third Of the whole number Of United
States senators goes out at the end Of this
Congress. Some have been re elected, some
are certain TO be returned, and some will be
succeeded by new men. In California the
senatorshIp fight has narrowed down To
three men-Ilesrst, Wilson, and Delmss,
with the chances In favor Of the first. Con.
neCliGut viii return Gen, Ilawley by prac-
tically unanimous vote Of the Republican
caucus. In Delaware the situation ia con
siderably mixed, but II appears from pres
sent indications that Senator Gray will pull
men ure actively IN the deld, Gov Perry aud
tX,Guv BlUXham. As BluXham is some
thing OF fossil, Perry 10 thought to have
an excellent chance for wakoyer. In
diana is not yet certain Of the polit-
iesl complexion Of its Legislature,
National Republican., 1886-12-04
Mems Hosiery.
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Mems All-wOol Half Hose solid color and
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Mems Merlno Half Hose, solid and mixed
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Mems Iisle Thread and silk Plated Hose for
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National Republican., 1886-12-04

Harrison, is Of peculiar interest and amply
pictured. The engravings OF statuary.
"Jeanne D'Arc," Military Courage,n and
Others, in the contribution by William G.
Brownell, are beautiful and more, power
full; the description is replete with attrac-
ton. "Old Chelsea" by Benjamin Ellis
Martin, abounds in curious information, OF
course, the pencil potently helping the
pen.
But presently comes one Of the most val
liable papers OF the number. abraham
Lincoln; A History" by John G. Nicolay
and John Hay, private secretaries to the
President. In this Lincoln is treated as SOL
dier, surveyor, and politician, and much
new information furnished Of each Of the
estates. No men had such advantages for
the purpose as our present writer's, both be-
Ing intimate friends OF the President and
receiving his direct relations OF events.
Among other notable subjects are "The
Hundredth Man, by Frank X. Stockton,
that capital story-teller; "The Second Day
at Gettysburg" Ground Top and the Con-
federate Right at Gettysburg" "Memo-
randa on the Civil Wal" IA Little Miller.
ite," with several stories, complete or con-
tinued,
THE CATERER AND HOUSEHOLD MAGA-
ZINE. December. 10 cents. 1913 Chestnut
street. Philadelphia. From the publishers.
The frontispiece, full-page engraving,
represents "The Christmas Plum Pudding"
contains nineteen figures at table, men,
women, and children, and dog and cat
on the floor rug. II is beautiful, and
breathes happiness. A pleasant domestic
sketch, "The Coming Death OF the Old
Year. begins the reading part, which goes
on with "a Queer Visitor" ""A Day by the
| Fireside," "The Cat Club,n many rules for
cooking, &c. Mind aud body are we'll pro-
vided for in these good pages. 1t is in Their
power to make home sunshiny place,
luxurious, and healthy.
THE CENTURY ILLUSTRATED MONTHLY
| MAGAZINE. May, 1886 to October, 1885
Century Company, New York. From the
| publishers.
A grand volume In its text and illustra-
tions-a banquet u year long Of pleasure
and profit. The binding is highly ornate
in simple and beautiful taste, not gaudy.
To see 1t, merely, is to receive an impres
sion OF how desirable and proper would
The Century be as holiday gift.
THE CURRENT November "a. Ten cents
Chicago. From the publishers.
This excellent weekly goes on prosper
ing, deserving its good time more and more
at every issue. Its stories, poems, genera
items, are always attractive. often instruC
tive. A most desirable visitor is II 70 an!
intelligent home.
National Republican., 1886-12-04
Mems NeCkWear.

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Fair line of TecEs, Puts, and Flats, only 25c
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Elegant line of Evening
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Black String Ties in all
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National Republican., 1886-12-04
ALL-SILK
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These were imported ex-
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from fine quilted Japanese
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silk cord loops, lined through
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quilted. dark outside shades,
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Quilted and neatly embroidered in high-col-
ored silk IS each.
Quilted and elaborately embroidered on col
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These make the most acceptable Kind OF
Christmas presents
National Republican., 1886-12-04
Our Shirt Factory

This branch of our busi-
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of MIR. A. ]. Lockhart, a prac-
tical and competent cutter
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every shirt is closely inspect
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six Shirts for........,......... 81 80
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We make Pique Shirts TO order.
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National Republican., 1886-12-04
The Sizes Are Broken in
the Great Underwear
Bargain.

Some idea of the distribu-
ton of this grand bargain
may be CLEANED from the fact
that we purchased IS doz. OF
these goods, 1920 garments,
and now some sizes have
been completely closed out.
The prices are from 20 to
SO cents lower than these
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w. G.. Medlicott Co. S
Mems Full regular-made, all
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National Republican., 1886-12-04
Mems Bath Robes.

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National Republican., 1886-12-04
Mems Braces.

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SILK and Satin suspenders, plain colors and
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Line OF PLAIN colored Satin suspenders, for
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