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fTOIn Tie Boston Gazette.
Queen Victoria has begun to develop great
1ondness for the game OF whist. She is not salts
ned to let a day go by without having her rubber
She Is not brilliant player, but she tries con-
scientiously to satisfy her partner. Those about
her are beginning to be bored by her incessant
longing TO Indulge In the game. she can stand
long siege at the table, and often wearieS those
VINO are playing with her by her dissemination to
quit IL Is SAID that she hates to lose her money
as nucn as though she were pOor-for she plays
the good Old English game OF guinea a corner
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Carried into Court ON n s,rcteher.

DASyLLE. III. oct. :6.-JOhn ID. Freeman. sixty
years old, OF sidney. IL, charged with deoauchiag
several young girls Of respectable families. hal
his case continued yesterday morning by JuG-ye
Vail on account o. sJItenilg Oi the praIa- He MAS
OrUugIt into court Oh a stretCner.
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EHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
~ AND UNIMPROVED LOTS, BEING TIE RESI-.
DUE OF THE REAL ESTATE OF The LATE
isLANDAvENuE iowa CiRGLE AID FOUR FOUR
TEENTH TkkEETNoRTHWLsrA AND EsTREET
Equity, in the Supreme Court of the Dis rict OF
Columbia the understand Trustee will offer for sale
ON the premises, On SATURDAY. the THIRD OF NO
VENEER, 1883. at FOUR O'CLOCK PM, Lots four
teen la. fifteen 15>, sixteen 6 and eighteen QS),
in William McIean's subdivision III square north OF
Square two hundred and forty-two c42D. Lots four
story Frame Cottaxe, No. 1915 Rhode Island avenue
Lot eighteen QS) is improved by Dwelling House,
the life estate of the widow LOT sixteen t6) uni
Also on the same day. at HALF PAST FOUR
two hundred aud seventyeight (..7s). improved by
three-story and basement brick house, No. IL Iowa
Circle.
ON MONDAY THE FIFTH OF NOVEMBER. 1885,
at HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK p. n. shall offer
for sale, the premises part OF lot seventeen 40
BY two-story frame dwelling. No. 34a L street south
west and twostory frame dwelling the of the
lot The dimensions OF this lot Will be given at the
Terms of sale One third in cash. and the remainder
In equal instalmans at and two from the day
Of sale with interest at cent per aGnum secured
win be required at the time Of the sale follows:
Circle. 500. and each of the other parcels $780, II
the terms not complied with in ten days after the
sale the property may be resod ON ten days public
The property will be sold free of taxes to June 30
1888 except sub lot yhteen 1S) square north
OF two hundred and fortytwo <242) the taxes
on which paid BY the Life tenant.
WILLIAM Il. ROBEKfs. Trustee,
DUNcANsoN BROS.
Auctioneers oc2o-d&ds
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OCEAN STEAMERS.
HoAT ACUTE 40 LONDON.

- HOhI AOUTE 40 LONDON.
- NORTHUMBERLAND LLOYD 8. u GA
hast Express bteAfAers
To Southampton lLondon. Asvrek breInen. .
LAhn. ,.sa- Oc.. 81, = p-mi ~,rr.. SAL s9v. y
o:3o am Aier. We'd Nov. .. 1880 o. m Eaer.
Bat. Nov. 10, 10 am Fms. Tues, Nov lA lsSo "
m. sszle. Wed. Nov. IL. pm.
Comfortable staterooms excellent hba ruxf5ouo
saloon appointmeuts Prices: 1stcabln, % and up
wards berth sccordine 20 location; "a cabin eSgs
berth; stserase st low rates Apply % y Dkoot
s25 Penn ave- BEALI. BROWN CO l32l y 6
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WALTER B. WILLIAMS g CO. AuctiOnsers.

SALE OF WALNUT CHAMBER FURNITURE
HEAsILi SAkyED PARLok SUITE upHoL-
slpkBoARD. MoQUEr AND BODY BRUSSELS
CARPETS. DINlNG-kOOM FURNITURE ETC.
HALF-PAsT Ten O'CLOCK A. NJ, we shall sell at
residence. No. 1927 M street northwest superior
collection Of Furniture, partially enumerated:
HANDSOME wALNUr-FRAME PARLOR SUITE
rphoLsTEkLD N PLUSH, HEAVILY CARVED
FRAMES; ELEGANT WALNUT s1DEBOARD,
heavily CARVED VERY COSTLY; HANDSOME
WALNUT CHAMBER SUITES. wARDRoBEs. IN
TENSION TABLE, GINING-ROOM CHAIRS,
FANCY CHAIRS TABLES. LOUNGES. MOQUET
AND BODY BkUSsEIs CARPETS, FINE s1EEL
ENGRANINGS, ROSEWOOD CASE PIANO, BED
DING. LARGE IRON SAFE, AND wRITING-DEsK,
DC.
Inc ABOVE furniture contained in premises Is of the
best make, having been made TO order expressly for
owners use. and in good condition when bought
oc244t NALIEh b. WILLIAMS 4 CO., Aucts
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RY VIRTUE OF DEED OF TRUST DULY Re
Dcorded in Liber No. 1,312. folio So ct sea- one of
the lapd records OF the District OF Columbia ard at
the request of the party thereby secured we will sell
at public auction in front Of the premises on sth st
between c and ID sts. N. e.. OCTOBER TWENTY
NINTH. 1888. at FIVE O'CLOCK p. NJ the following
described real estate. situate in the city of Washing
ton District Of Columbia to wit: One undivided third
Of the north half % Of lot M" square nine hundred
and sixteen (9lgD.
Terms; SO day Of sac. the balance ten days from
date oi sale All conveys ncng and recording pur-
chasers cost; III terms not COMPLIED with In ten
days from sale property viii be sold and Of
deiaulting purchaser.
Property improved by small frame house.
CHARfEs s. H. Li REETrrLEI,S Trustees.
M FOLEY Auctioneer. ocS, s2,26, % 29s
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The Curse Of the Poppy II Over Them
AL

From Rev. v. G. Harris Western China
The sallow complexion OF the people, their ema-
ciated forms and languid movements attract our
attention everywhere along the river. do not see
beautiful face or ngure, nor a rosy cheek; dead
leaden color is on ali faces Old young, male and
female. look at the broad, swift river feel the
cool, clear breeze, gaze at the widespreading
trees overhanging the hamlets. Upon the noun
tain sides are houses ana hundreds OF workmen
approach those busy laberers and you will see this
deathitke pallor on all faces.
The climate seems the acme OF perfectton-a
long pleasant sumner, with q COOL agreeable au-
tunin and braciDg winter; yet there is a want OF
energy ana LIE among the people. There is plenty
Oh FOOD and or excellent quality for China--rice
wheat. millet, peas, beans corn oils ana fruits Of
many varietles-al within the means OF the hum
blest laborer.
enter large field near a hamlet by the side OF
iuxuriant growth OF ripening wheat. The neld
Is clean, not weed visible; but close together and
iour feet nigh stand stalks with large dry heads
brown and decaying DOW, for their bright flower
laded month ago. These decaying stalks speak
they Tell me why the deathpalor Is upon all faces
from the shriveled form OF age 70 the bow-legged
child sltung in the cottage door. o seductive
viper, curse OF millions! Who shall dare to stanc
up In the presence OF this fast fading deg6nerat
Ing people and say the evil Is not Widespread and
fatal?
Traverse the fairest portions OF all the provinces
not the clies alone. but the quiet out-of-the-way
places are all saturated and Oeslaeared with thu
o'ack paste, eveufo the gods.
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Unexpected Demand fO,
Only On Probation.

From Puck.
Arkansas Judge-"Queer, thing, that, about
Keyer."
Arkansas COlOnel-"How'S that?"
reformed, you know"
"Joined the church, eh?-
well no; he's only on probation now. hear d
MIN arguing last night that 1t was wrong to kill
man on Sunday"
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AUCTION SALES.
TO.NOR ROW.

g BENsINGER. Auctioneer.
VII be cold st the B.zsr. No go Louisiana syenre.
SATURDAY MORNING. ocIoBEk 1wENIa'
SEVENTH, 1855. AT TEN O'CLO \. Positively win
out reserve. Q carload of Horses. Mares and hucs
shipped in from Ohio tsale persmptory -.
oc25-2t = BkNsiNOkk Auct
THoMAs BOWLING. Auctioneer.
Rexulsr sale of Household Effects at my Auction
Rooms SATURDAY, ocroBER TWENTY sewn,
1885, AT TEN O'CLOCK. embracing IN part
trench Plate Mirrors Pianos pArlor furniture;
Lounges and Easy Chairs. Walnut Marble Top and
other Chamber Furniture. Hair Mattresses. several
Very Superior sidebo&rts and Extension Tables.
Window Haneines. Handsome silver Plated Isa
Set, Chinonier. Folding bed Velvet ana Body
Brussels Carpets, Cooking and Heating Stoves. &c
ALSO AT TWELVE O'CLOCK
One Small Bates Elevator for Passengers or Freight In
perfect order. Fire-Proof SAFES combination
locksl in perfect order number Of cases of Tonic
Bitters aud London Punch
ALSO AT TWELVE O'CLOCK
pair of Carriage Horses belonging 70 the late General
sheridan.
ALSO.
Horses, Carriages. Coupes Buggies. WAGONS. &C.
ALSO.
One Superb Bay Horse years IL hands: . Splendid
Animal. shifting Top Carriage ana harness. oc.S
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FOR New SILK Dress,
When the saleslady condescends TO unbend SUI
nciently 70 be affabie she is most gracious and
| affable indeed, says the Detroit Free Press Al
though not raid for doing So she is often perfectly
willing to give you great deal Of advice Of which
you may think you do not stand In need.
"Let me see your black passementerie," said o
Detroit lady TO one OF these obligtng saiesladies
What sId you wish It fort" she asks sweetly.
"You wouldn't want cut steel trimmings, would
s'NO.v
ION, was Just going to say that we are selling
you prefer the passementerie suppose
LET me see that narrow piece"
"Inat is hardly as wide as you VIII want" she
want, and says:
snow. If were you I'd have this on the skirt,
..Let me see that other piece.
"There isn't enough OF 1t, and besides its
On WEI, mere IL IS put don't you think this oak
II were you-'
..Let me sec piece triie wider"
for d1n s Think we have any that you would care
would be lovely. I have some OF it on black
dress. and you've no idea how"
Havent You other patterns?"
ION, yes; was Just wondering how you'd like
new cut steel pattern we haven
Il don't want cut steel"
mo? It's all the rage now, and It trims black
dress beautifully, and-oh, here 1t is; now, how
would you like collar of this and"
"Not at ali. Iwant jet.n
''Oh, do you? We are selling so much of the
steel now that thought Ia show 1t to You.
Know "a prefer It II IL was me. How would you
like beaded eScurial iace?"
81 don't want any lace OF any kind"
mo? A friend or mine has black silk trimmed
Win the lace, and it's perfectly lovely It's
llghter than the passementerie, too, and-Oh, here
Is just what you want"
"ItS entirely too widen
'Oh, don't think so. We sell great deal OF It
much wider than this Now silpnOsinO Won
should have wide plat on one side OF the skirt
and a row OF this"
81 don't want any for the Skirt
ers.n ~ ~ 'O~A
mo, don't"
"They're all the STYLE"
III you are plucky enough to hold your own
against maiden or this Kind you may In time get
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nUNCANsSN BROS. Auctioneers.

II
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
FRONTING ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY FIEE
FEET ON THE WEST Side OF VERMONT
AVENUE AND I'M ROvED BY A PALAIIAI
RESIDENCE, KNOWN AS No. ll2o VERMONT
Under and by virtue of certain deed of trust bear
ing date July 20, 1883, and duly recorded Iaber No
1885, folio ct seq. one OF the land records of
District OF Columbia the undersigned uustees
Will on MONDAY THE TWENTY III DAY OF
OCTOBER. A ID. 1888, HALF-PAST FOUR
O'CLOCK p NJ. sell at public auction, in front Of the
premises all those certain pieces parcels and and
premises, situate and being in the city
District OF Columbia and known and distinguished
al OF lots numbered iorty (4) to sixty l00) 10th
mont avenue by the full depth thereof lot numbered
iortyeght (fSD, Ia Ueorse 1aylor's subdivision of
part OF square numbered two hundred aud fourteen
GID, as Per plat recorded in Liter W. b. NJ folio
lS5, OF the records OF the surveyors oce of
triet OF Columbia with all b.ldnlrs and improve
ments thereon. together with the rights easements
privileges. and appurtenances to the beiony1ulr
or in any wise appertanine.
Terms of sale-One-h4lf cash; and balance in one
TWO or three years. Tor which notes OF the
the rate of q per cent per sIInum until paid pay
able annuay, and to lie secured by deed of trust
on the property sold all cash. option purchaser
The property VIII he sold WHOLE and deposit Of
S5OO Will lie required at time of sale All convey.
ancing &c at of purchaser Terms of sale to ba
wise the trustees reserve her ht 10 resell the prop
erty at the risk and cost Of efeuling
after ten days public notice by advertisement in
one or more newspapers published in District of
Columbia.
RICHARD W. TYLER,
RobERT q KUTHERfoRD} Trustees.
Chice Of TYLER a RUIHLRFORD.
ocl1-dSds l3O1 r ST. n.w- Washin gtoa. DC.
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CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE LOT I'M
OfkoNED BIZ HOUSE. No. l32S FIFTEENI III


BY virtue Of deere raised by the supreme Court
OF the District OF Columbia. in Equity Cause No.
1886, docket %, wherein Mary 4. thomas and
Others are cCmplainants. and William W. Thomas aud
others are defendants. will sell at public auction in
front OF the premises on WEDNESDAY. the IHIlt-
TI-FlkST DAY OF OCTOBER. lsss, at HALF
PAST FOUR O'CLOCK T. NJ, the following property
IN the City of Washington District of Columbian
of original lot numbered thirty C30) in square one
hundred and nineiy-hye l35L beginning on 18th
street at point 10 zig feet north southeast
corner OF SAID lot and running thence north 80
feet. aud thence west 80 feet thence south 10 a.
eet, and thence east 80 feet the beginning i'm
proved by a frame dwelling house.
Terms OF sale prescribed by the decree third
OF the purchase money in cash. payable the day of
sale. or within ten days thereafter. one-thrd one
year. ana IN eighteen months after of
sale, with interest said deferred payments at the
rate OF six per cent per annum until paid al the
purchase money may be paid Ia cash ut any time with
IN ten days after the day OF SALE the title he with
held until all the purchase money paid deposit Of
800 Will be required at the time Of sale All convey
ancing at the purchasers II OF sale are not
complied with in ten days after the day sale the
Trustee reserves the night to resell at the risk and
cost OF the deiauting purchaser, after i've DAYS id
vertisng. WILLIAM ". BOARMAN, Trustee
- Room 3, Webster Law Building
GEO. W. STICKNEY. Auctioneer. oci9-dNbs
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T,HoMAs BOWLING. Aucuoneer.
VALUABLE LOTS FOR SALE IN EAST WASH

BY virtue Of q decree dated 18th November. 1857.
OF the supreme Court Of the District Of Columbia IN
equity No. l547, Nelson Morthington, and Of
stipulation fled in said trustee, viii offer
a. public sale, IN front Of the premises. ON MoNDAl
FIFTH DAY OF NOVEMBER. 1855. at THREE
O'CLOCK p NJ, all Of original lot two. In east
OF square lob Washington city. ID. q said lot has
been subalvded IN lOts D. q, and 8. but VIII be
sold entire and facing on South Carolina avenue and
18th street. two squares from Lincoln Park offers fne
Inducements
Terms of sale: one-third cash. balance In one and
TWO years. with interest at per cent per annum.
all cash Mt option of purchaser The retain
the title until all the purchase money be paid de-
post OF 800 when sale made. IL terms OF sale
not complied with in ten days right
70 resell at risk and cost OF de aulns purchaser.
MILLS DEAN, Trustee
oc24-lOt M atl, Iouisiana ave-
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FoR $3.75-WonrH SIS
GENTLEMENS HAND SEwED FINE
SHOES. ALL STYLES.
"THE ECONOMY"
oc24-eo-3m SOC 9TH ST. N. ".

Jusr RECEIVED.
FIRST IMPORTATION OF STAMPED LINENS
OUR STYLES EXCLUSIVELY OUR OWN.
We select few Of our speciatss for the next three
Fringed all around ~ yards London Scarf. 400
2 yards 81 -. 500
Extra quality and width. ....................5 500
Extra quality and length .S3c
New German Linen Table Squares. .........& 81. 90
New Monte Cloth Table Squares. .... 99c
henstitched Tray Covers .43c
Large size - soc
Danask " 29c
Bolton sheet,ns Sofa Cushions. ESQ
Bolton Sheeting Table Covers. .......... ....75c
AL the latest styles in Linen and Embroidery Mate
& oPPENHEIMER BRO.
Decorative Art Rooms
514 9th ct. n w.
Instruction in all kinds Of Fancy Work Studio for
Painting. third floor. oc23
L HLADELPHA SToRE
sss in Nsy ,seSy Ts Sne case aae
Snch All Wool Snscss :. 2se. worth SOC.
aas Vol fis sa: :: II s sSiss: Sc
52.inch stripe Brosdciosh, q ' 'oe'
sns & ID as ssas .sa 81 and
BLACK GOODS BLACK GOODS.
Full assortmsAt Of Cashmeres, Henriettas sergss
Armure IAngtry. Drap D'AlmA Winston Stripes. IN
Black siiis and vslvsts in great variety.
BLANKETa BLAHKETa
lO-4 Cotton Chain. 81 and o.. So
liza Cotton Chain. 81 SO and ~. so.
il-M9ol extra quality. II Per pound
Case. ia. Atwood white, At $50. ID.
We expect this lot every day, aud viii ell them ont
in . very short time. 70 come early.
Just rScssvsd sHec1l os Of Sotsinfhsm LAce Cur
complete es.ortmsnt Of Dress Tx1nming1
UndsrwssE. Hosiery. and 0lovuA
cAREtARr LErpY.
Cookaa BIZ GAa
A full Hns of
GAS COOKING STOVES
n haaa ma sse saaA
mh3l wAaHUaToN 0AsL1auT CUnrPANI
II LW1LE1 on ~ loF1 s7REET 4 y
- - hsAsA
0S0 1d0 RubR -
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nUNCANsON BROS. Auctioneers.

D01ANSo1> DAo'' Auc eIoHeers-
ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THE LA PIERRE HOUSE.
CORNER TENTH AND Z STREETS NORTH
WEST, COMPRISING POOL TABLE, CHAMBhR
SETS. MAkDRoBES, SINGLE bEDsTEADS.
BUREAUS, wASHSTANDS, DINING TABLES,
DINING CHAIRS, CHINA AND GLASSWARE
CL9CKS, MAITkEssEs. FEATHER PILLOWS
AND INGRAIN CARPETS. KITCHEN RE.
QulSITEs. &C.; Also BAH COUNTER, LARGE
ICE BOX. SHOW CASE, BEER PUMP. STOVES,
OIL CLOTH, &C. BEING THE ENTIRE CON
Tets OF ABOUT THIKTY ROOMS, AT
AUCTION.
On MONDAY MORNING, OCTOBER TWENTY
NINTH. commencing at TEN O'CLOCK, we will sell
at the aboveLaInel house all the furniture carpets,
NC contained in about thirty rooms. to which atten-
ton is called. oc25 81
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Z. g. DAVIS,
! 719 MARKET SPACE
oc13-3m Cor. 9Th Street.
A SEx1Es Or EXTREMES

A SERIES Or EXTREMES
EXACTLY.
are part and parcel of the worlds people, unit in the
mighty caravan. whose steady tramp, tramp. tramp
shall be heard until time ia more. We. too in going
would leave behind footprints the sands of time
Claiming the world a. country aud doing good our
religion" We treat everybody alike whether they
come from the home Of the Esqumaux or the land of
the Hottentot from the enlightened countries of the
world the places where darkness and superstition
reign. We do good alike unto all by PROTECTING
them In the QUALITY and PRICE Of any and EVERY
article we have to offer. We have some
GRAND sPECIALTIEs
for you this week. antiqusted garments afflicted
with DRY ROT" and reeking with the noxous vapors
OF tar. pitch and turpentne with camphor thrown in
as q valuable auxiliary. but diamonds real gems-gems
to delight the children and make glad their parents
hearts.
DIAMOND CUT vELvETEEN SUITS for children,
2Os OF THEM,
o.. 90 SUIT!
Two shades-Brown and Oxford. They were manu-.
featured to sell ut SO su but through the misfor-
tune Of another were fortunate enough to secure
them at price which enables to sell them to you at
$500 A SUIT.
and still make our usual profit viz: TEN PER CENT,
Look in upon We have all the novelties and what
Is best Of ALL beat all tho world and the rest of
mankind" in PRICES
VICTOR E. ADLER'S
10 PER CENT CLOTHING HOUSE. 10
o.. and W. 9Th st. NV. corner Massacausetts ave.
Strictly One Prlca
cren Saturdays till lip m oc23
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The passengers OF southerly-bound afternoon
train on the New London Northern Railroad ,ve-e
somewhat excited the other day. lust solth of
stafford, by the conduct OF Charles McFarlane. of
Mansfield, who thought his wife Was on board the
train. and had just learned that she was not. He
rushed TO the platform and although the train
~as moving at the rate OF about 20 miles an hour,
he deliberately sprang straight out into the air
and was struck by tine corner OF the car "a IL
passed. Every one thought McFariane had jumped
TO his death, out he had not. He struck the earth
a Siding blow with his head and shoulders and
turned more SomerSauitS in q minute than the
most renowned acrobat ever made In the same
time In the circus ring Then he Slid about 40 feet
bounding up into the air as he struck the uneven
Ties, Ike a doube-ripper skipping over the winter
J0ancers on a Preston hillside. When he came TO
a standstin ne crawled up on his launches like a
disconnected worm. and sat for few minutes Ike
philosopher with his head resting In his hand
Then he got up and took his lacerated scalp and
sprained shoulder TO stafford doctor for repairs
He stopped IN the surgeons Office and was liked
on later tram. II is said McFariane would not
take another such leap Tor two wives
Distinguished foregner-'I learn by the papers
French vote, the negro vote and several other
votes What want 70 learn is how the American
Politcian-American vote? Well by gum, you've
got me. never heard OF it."-LoaoeH Cuizen.
Grocer-'so you've given up drinking, Uncle
drap In To- weeks -
Groeera"You deserve great deal of credit"
Uncle Rastus-"ies, sab. That's 1es what sez
an was gwine ter ask yo, Mistah Srif ef yo' cud
trus me 70 err ham!t-LsIe.
Ethel?, -e~eS W '' IA" AAn's
Lsaei-"fesI hardly know whether love him
~ ny, guy ne was 50 earnest that somehow Could
not refuse him. Soui~
mauaI"ies, know. When / refused him last
ha ,,nsI ne told me he was going 10 marry so,ne
sre. VI oase before Christmax"-TevrsH oufe Ex-
IN eonsideraoe change for the worse Il reported
IN 'Ae condition OF ex-Gov. Hamilton.
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IL 10 n laa- M fnfr
=, 80. - sHo P.es ' shiis III 'ne "oriu W
cah lor your Nc" hea'y oVercoat one OF these raw
mornings and be told that IL has Disappeared.
such ioyless event occurred in n ptttshurgar,u
life a aav or t,yo o,,o ana ,ha ao,o, ~. 80, ~.
ar uay VI WV aSo, anu 'ne ecnoes are SAL ''p-
ming uouoie turn 10 keep up with his picturesque
lamentations. 1t happened In this wise: The Cit
iZen In question was the lucky possessor or two
oyercoaIs, besides a comfortable home out OF town
and a charming and accomplished Wife Accord
ing 10 his wont he lett all these valuable proper
ties and went TO town one morning last week
soon after he was gone an old gentleman who
is amasSing fortune In the 'old clo'" business
called at the house. His polite inquiry as to the
supply OF discarded garments In the household
was carried 10 It's mistress, and she Straghtway
remembered that her husband had said that he
should not wear the older OF his overcoats again.
50 She babe the traf1cker tar,y upon the
threshold while she fetched her lords antique
outer yestment. The old and the new overcOats
hung side by side In the same wardrobe. She took
one or them anu descended with it
"Ihere!" she said "What Will you give me for
that's
The expert hands OF the merchant stole cum
ninEy from collar 10 tail or the coat, while his
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e. Ct. DAVIS
no MARKET SPACE
WE OFFER SPECIAL PRICES IN TABLE DAM
ASK. SO. rs. q. 81 rs. q. 90 AND o. PER YARD.
The above goods have been recently purchased and
are offered at much less than goods bought Q month
ago can be sold
Extra rood value in g and X NAPKINS.
Big bargains in rowELa
We offer the BEST GOODS to be found in the mar
ket
Our buyer purchased ct great advantage big line of
BALMORAL SKIRTS; prices range from 81. so to 90
ask to see Them they worthy of your attention.
RIBBONS are being used very extensively Is Dress
Trimmings this season; furnish every style and
shade wanted; prices were never low shades %
varied and handsome,
NEW TRIMMINGS EVERY DAY. Stock kept fresh
and all the new styles sdded a. fast they appear in
the market
ExAmlno our SIOCk OF BLACK DRESS GOODS.
We do not keep colors but should you need anything
in the line of BLACK WOOLENS SILKS, it will pay
you to get our prices before you purchase.
NEW BLACK HOSIERY, just opened; one lot of
Merino at Soc. former price. 75c.
MERINO UNDERWEAR FOR LADIES AND
CHILDREN, all the most approved makes.
NOTION STOCK COMPLETE
CHOICE LINE OF SOAPS AND PERFUMERY
Just open. another invoice of BALSAM FIR Pill
Lows that We give away with each cake Of Balsam
soap.
e. q. DAVIS
I 71e MARKET SPACE
oc13-3m Cor. 9Th Street.