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Her Husband DISAPPEARED.

A WIDOW WHOSE SECOND MATRIMONIAL INVESTMENT
MAY PROVE A FAILURE
Mrs. MalOney, a widow, who lived ON G street,
opposite the baseball grounds made application
some time ago for awholesale license to sell liquor,
but her application failed, and she moved to No.
225 Canal street southwest She made the ac-
quaintance OF a discharges soldier named Patrick
Sheridan. He is young man about thirty years
old and Mrs Malouey is about fifty. Two weeks
ago Patrick and the widow were married. After
the wedding Mrs Sheridan gave her husband a
new suit OF clothes She also presented him with
a watch and chain which had belonged to her
late husband, and a gold ring In which were in
Scribed the names OF herself and the late MIR.
Maloney. Then she had engraved in another ring
the name OF her second husband herself. This
ring she also gave him. Having thus fitted out
her husband, Mrs. Sheridan sent him out to pro-
cure signers 10 her liquor application. The neces-
sary signatures were obtained, and she gave him
500 Wednesday TO deposit at the Office OF the
commissioners with the application for license.
Patrick has not since returned home, and Mrs
Sheridan Is uneasy concerning his whereabouts
Last evening she called at police headquarters and
requested the Officers TO render what assistance
they can in her efforts 10 find her husband.
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Alexandria Affair."

Reported for THE EVENING STAR.
TIE Observation-Disclosures has been more or less
registration going on since the day when the pub
lie sessions or the registers were discontinued but
to-day the books were reopened publicly again
and win remain open until sunset when they win
ward committees have been busy In hunting up the
voters OF their party TO secure the registration of
all OF them, and IL is thought that over $500 voters
Will be registered by the time all the books are
closed.
LAW ExPKNsRs-The law expenses OF the city
attorney, fees, $3.50; G. A. Mushback, balance OF
fee, 800; +. l. Smith, fee IN canal suit $3.50; j. K
N. Waters, for commissioners repairs, $50; W. A.
Cane, examining treasurer's bond, $13; clerks and
sergeants fees, $S675; witnesses, $40; kilograms
and copying in canal case, $0.9S-in all SSl5. 73.
The expenses OF courts and JAZZ We're S4.559.56
NOTES-Mr. N. n. Hanch or this city, well known
In Washington, Is quite Ill with typhoid fever
Judge Chichester has reaf1irmed, after appeal his
decision that the residents of Ariington>yeserva-
ton are non-reSidentS OF Virginia and are not en-
titled 10 yote.--Among TIE city expenses re-
ported during its last fiscal year was firty photo
graphs OF Billy Willams.-Durtng the last fiscal
year only one new pump well Was dug here and
that was at the junction OF Pit and Royal streets
beyond the canal, on the north edge or The CITY,
Inc quarterly meeting OF the Free Methodist
church on Lee street Is now in progress here ana
Will continue until next week. Rev. Albert Parry,
OF Philadelphia, has charge Of The meetings-
Inc 1bn,r c1iored democrat, here have made
IL is stated that Judge Hughes has allowed Gen.
Ii. II. Wells $1,000 out Of the $40 600 canal assets
as attorneys fee and has before hun petition of
Mr.. w. W. DUNCAN, receiver, for $3.50 cOmpensa-
tion and the other costs in the case viii be quite
heavy, SO that the amount TO be paid the city Tor
It's Judgment against the canal Will be small
MeSsrs- j. NJ. johnson, >. NJ Brent and others will
address the Democratic Working Club Tonight
"A collision OF freight trains on the Midland
from the track and injured Conductor Dudley's
hand sightly.-The Fairfax County Court has
granted under the authority of state law, a PEN
son OF $50 per annum to John I. Bicksler, a dis
dDleQ Confederate soldier.
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The Courts.

COURT IN GENERAL TERN.
Yesterday, Inland and COaStwtse Transportation
Co. agt. steamer Henry Z. Bishop; partially ar
gued.
EQUITY CoURT--Judge Con.
Yesterday, Springman agt. Mathrol; appearance
OF absent defendant ordered.
PROBATE CoUKT-Judge Coz.
Yesterday, estate Ben Holiday, Jr.; rules on ad-
mlntStratOr dismissed with costs against claim
ants. Estate Mary j. Treakle; copy or will adj
tiers testamenJary TO Melinda A. Gillian.
CRIMINAL CoURT-Juoigc Montgomery.
Yesterday, William Briggs, murder; verdict
guilty as indicted Alb VI. Adams, larceny from
the person; order to restore property. Joseph
Butler, HOUSEKEEPING In night; recOgniZance $500
taken. Josephine Seward. assault; motion for new
trial filed
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Mrs John 7. Rickett died suddenly yesterday OF
paralysis OF the heart at the residence OF Col.
Michael l. Woods, 1422 y street. The deceased,
who was nfty-flve years OLD, was a daughter OF
the late Robert keyworth.
At a meeting OF the New York Republican Asso-
Cfttion last night 500 was raised for campaign
purposes.
j. j. McDevitt sends US the Catholic Home AL.
NJ mac for 1850
Dishop OF the Catholic Church will take place in
the cathedral at Baltimore on sunday, November
Z. There Will be large attendance or the clergy.
Rev. Father Mackln, or this city, VIII assist In The
services.
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An,usemnemss TO.Night.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH--MuSil Concert.
Observation-Disclosures
NATIoNAI--"Mazulm.n
ASBuRY MusKE.-''Cbrist Before Plate
PASoRAMA--.Battle OF SHILOH"
KERSAs's-Renz-Santl Troupe.
UARKIs.-''The Kindergarten
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ADJUSTMENTS


4 LBAUGHS GRAND OPERA HOUSE
TONIGHT ATS
LAST TIME OF
The Greatest OF all Farce Comedies
FASHIONS.
AsATIRE
BY b. GRATTAN DONNELLY
With the following remarkable lis. of Artists in the
May Irwin Charles v Seaman
Hilda Thomas, Charles yeromes,
Flora Irwin. George Murphy,
Ella jerome. viii Armstrons,
Katie Conway.
c. N. EDwARDs.......M Musical Director
Next week-THE REIGNINa ENGLISH sENsA-
TION. THE sTOWAwAY 1t
A LBAUGHs GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
ONE WEEK.
Commencing MONDAY, October 20.
MATINEEs WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY
of all English MelodramaG
THE sTowAwAY."
With all its Thrilling and wondrousy Natural Scenic
and Mechanical Efectsl
including the Masterpiece OF Stage Realism,
AFULL-RIdGD YACHT AT SEA!
The Great Cast embraces Messrs Joseph slaytor
Fenwck Armstrong. Mark Lynch, Lewis Baker. Harry
Hawk. William Mcvay H. j. Moye. Charles II. Farley,
Robert K. Edwards and Misses Helen Weathersby,
Marion Gilmore. Leonora Bradley and Marie Harriott.
eE- Sensational and Startling Introduction Of Two
Noted Cracksnep, Spike" Hennessey and -Eid"
Mccoy. who blow real iron safe, with Genuine
burglars Tools, ut every performance.
NoTE.-The 'Stowaway" comes to Albaugh's direct
from Niblos Garden 1heater New York where 1t term
mated last night, the most surprisingly brilliant two
weeks engagement in the history Of that renowned
playhouse.
Next Week-THE BOSTONIANs 1t
NEW NATIONAL THEATER
TONIGHT ATS. LAST TINE OF
IMRE KIRALFYs
Colossal Revival Of the Ravel Fantomime
H M ~ "A zzz gg / M MN I'm
4 4 \ ~ 4 liz V uJP LII MN
THREE GRAND BALLETs
THE AMAZON MARCH,
LIE CLAIR. the Ju9gler,
THE DARE BROTHERS.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20,
MARGARET MATHER IN ROMEO AND JULIET
Sale Of seats now in progress. 1t
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Coming Ans,,se,nents.

NATIONAL THEATER. - The only engagement
ington was several seasons ago, a few weeks after
she first made her appearance on the stage. Many
OF those who saw her then predicted a brilliant
since has in large measure justified these predic-
lions During the years Miss Mathef has been
winning for herself notable place IN the Ameri-
can theater, she has not been seen here, and her
return now will, on that account, be regarded with
all the more interest. She VIII appear during the
week in the roles In which she has made her chief
successes, opening Monday night IN "ROmeo and
Juliet followed by "Ledh," "The Honeymoon -
and Macbeth" Miss Mather win be spported by
competent company, including Mr. j. b. Studiey.
Charles Hager, 5. j. Maginnis, the weii-knowyn,
Boston comedian; J. G. Padgett, II. A. Weaver,
Virginia Marlowe, Mary l. Berrell, and MAJ jorie
Bonner.
ALBAUGHs OPERA HoUsE.-"Tne Stowaway,r on
the DILL at this house for next week, seems to be
sensational melodralna, with an abundance OF ex-
citing Incidents 10 stimulate the interest OF The
audience Chief among the sensational features is
the breaking open OF safe by two burglars who
are said To have acquired their skill cracksmen
in career OF crime Tor which they have done pen
ance and reformed. The play play will be put
upon the stage at Aioaugh's, the management
promises, With as tine scenic effects as have ever
been used In melodrama, aud the production Will
be complete in every particular. Among the best
known members OF the cast are Fenwick Arm
strong, Marx Lynch, Harry Hawk Marion Elmore
Helen WeathersDy and LeOnora Bradley.
DIVIDE MUsIN, who will be heard In concert M
Congregational church Tonight stands ia the
front rank OF viollnlsJ5 and he Will be assisted by
other artists Of note, insurgng most attractive
entertainment. MI. Whitney Mockridge, the
tenor, has already been heard here and has made
a most pleasing impression.
HARRIs' BIJOU IHEATER.-A Russian play called
"Litka,' Which has Deen successfully performed
IN various parts OF the country for couple CT sea-
sons, viii be presented at the BIou next week
The incidents OF the play are said to be very In
terestlng and stirring, and IL Will be acted by
competent company.
kEKNASs THEATER.-Reilly & Woods famous
Specially company, with new faces and acts
throughout, viii entertain the patrons Of kernan.s
next week Among the features viii be the
Naldis sisters, who made such a sensation with
"MaZulul" last year In their revolving trapeze act:
Napier MarZello, grotesque bar performers:
Madeline Rosa, female yentrlloQuist; Fish *
Ral5ton, "the long and the short or IT.: the
EaSSar trio and other frst-rate vaudeville feaIurps
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Teacher OF Prince daeOrge's COunty
Correspondence Of TIE EVENING STAR
UPPER MARLBORO, Md, Oct %, 1888.
Nearly nifty teachers attended the meeting OF
the School Teachers Association OF Prince Georges
county, held here to-day, Mr.. A. L. Ray presiding
and Miss Edmonston acting secretary. A new
constitution was adopted and a branch OF the
Maryland state Teachers Reading Circle founded
The following officers were elected for the ensuing
year: President, Mr.. Lewis Ford; vice-presidenL
Mr. Dent; secretary and treasurer, Miss Edmon-
StOu. E
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EXACTLY.
That's what philosopher tell IN life H. Well q -
are part and parcel Of the :worlds people. anil
mighty carsyan whose steady tramp. tramp. traIfp
shall be beard until time more We too. IN sol1g
would "lesve behind FOOTPRINTS IN the sands u tiu
claiming the world our country and doing sOod
relision." We treat everybody alike. whether thsy
come from the home Of the Esauimsux the lAnd &
the Hostenos from the enlightened countries q toe
world the pisces where darkness and sngerstItaen
reign We do good Alike unto all by PkoTEcTIAS
them in the QUALITY and PRICE Of any and kSkIk
article we have 10 offer. We have some
GRAND sPEcIALTIEs
for you this week. no antiauAted garments afflicted
with "DRY ROT" and reekng with the no1lous vApofs
OF tar pitch aud turpentiae with camphor thrown
valusbe auxiliary but diamonds real senls-senis
20 delight the children and make glad their parent'
heartsL
DIAMOND CUT vELyETEEN SUITS for chaars1.
eos OF THEM
o.. 90 SUIT
Two shAdes-Browp and oxford They MANI
featured 10 sell 1t $3.50 SUIT but through the misfoI
tune Of another fortunate enough ~ secure
them 1t price which enables % sell them 70 yous
s2.62 SUI.
and stu make our usual profit. viz: TEN PER CENT.
Look IN upon We have all the novelties and whst
is best Of all. beat AL the word and the rsst 81
mankind" In PRICEa
VICTOR Z. ADLER
10 PER CENT CLOTHING HOUSE no
ezs md S2y sth IT. NV corner A.sssSaasst4 eve.
strictly one fr.S>
Open saturdays un llp N oc23
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brooks, 18th St. Prices Guaranteeo

1T WILL oe 10 your advantage TO read the adver.
sac Of furniture. - N ~
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AES- NJ BARNEs-BRUcE has re-opened her Art
ROOMS, No. sl3 street northwest Where she Will
90 pleIse9 70 SNOW her friends and patrons
work. "a y -40NN
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Rockville News.

HOCkviIie News.
Correspondence of THE EVENING STAR
RoCKvflLE, MD, oct. % 1888
Mrs Airy Z. Grimes had hearing before Justice
Morgan at this place to-day on the charge OF the
larceny OF lot Of household goods from the resi-
dence OF Mrs. Elizabeth Waters at Travilah, about
six miles from here. The house was broken into
during the absence Of the family some months aso
and the articles taken. When the robbery was
discovered search-warranJ was issued and the
house OF another suspected party was searched
but no goods found Thus the matter rested until
last week, when some OF the articles were discov-
cred In the possession OF parties who said they
purchased them from Mrs Grimes. search of
her house was made by sheriff White accompa-
MED by Mrs. Waters, and most OF the missing ar
licies were found. Mrs Grimes claimed to have
purchased the articles from certain Lydia Hen
dley, who denies ali knowledge OF the transaction
Several witnesses were examined for the state but
the defense declined 10 put any on the stand
The accused was held In the sum or $500 for her
appearance at court There was quite q large
crowd In attendance at the nearing.
MI. John II. Hilton and Miss NJ. v. 9ngell,
youngest daughter OF Mr.. James Gingell OF lPo-
tomac district, were married at St. Mary's CathO-
lie church, this place, yesterday by Rev. Father
On and after Thursday next the local law OF
this county allows the shooting or partridges,
Mr.. John IL. Bogley yesterday sold 5-acre tract
OF land located near the corporation limits to Mr.
wallace Cornwall, OF Washington for the sum of
$780, The purchaser will in snort time COM
mence the erection OF buildings and machinery for
the manufacture OF brick Oh The place
the erection Of 11ne brick building next door TO
the Town Hall, in Rockville. s. A. NJ.
X. GoIDsCHMID intends the opening OF his extern
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AE. PAREr,s new address is l225 Pennsylvania
avenue tist noor, Bradbury Piano Buiiding.) En-
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BENZ. F. Carter was hanged at Rawlings, Wyo..
ana hugh Blackman, colored, at Toledo, Ark, yes
terday. AT Carriers request no newspaper men
were present at his execution.
Ephraim Mayes was hanged at Edgeneid. s. c..
Yesterday Tor The murder last December OF Jacob
Burt, an aged deaf mute He confessed on the
scaffoid. VIZ 0
The 1900 cokeworkers In the Connellsville
frun TO 10 per cent In their wages to take effect
VI november l, when the price or coke Will be
advanced % cents per ton. ~
henenourg, the retired German officer who was
arrested at Nice while mailing a LeOei cartriClgf
~ .ne charge Oh being spy has been sentenced
~ rnpiisohlaene lot nve years and the payment OF
nne oi 81 200, ana he VIII not be allowed 10 stor
ior Ten years from the expiration OF his
french senate IL was shown THAI a; ma torfv of IN.
u ue VI the senate were opposed TO PremieI
pHue1s proposal for the revision OF the constt
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foR CASH on DELfyHRY.-Ten patterns Smiths
best Mo9uets, from 80 10 800 yards in each pattern
az sl-2o per yard; also, seventeen patterns best
1ve-frame Bigelow body Brussels rs 70 $50 yards
Rugs, Tapestry Brussels Body Brussels, Velvet
ana MoQuets, al sizes, at about half their value
AL these carpets are new since July 1st
w. Is. MOSES & Son, cor. 18th and +.
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ATTENroS!-l am not selling IS shoes for 81 Sc,
CT - SHOES for s14S; but am dealing on the Amer
lean plan, giving my customers full value for their
money and guaranteeing every shoe sold. ROBERT
COHEN, go Pa ave. NV. Established 1888.
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BROOKS, 18th st, Largest, Richest, Newest, stock.

NINE. Won BRANDS VIII sell her whole stock Of
Millinery, imported as Well as her domestic. Bon-
nets hats, &C, In bulk or separate for half OF cost
1929 Penn ave.
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We ARE Dome tremendous business in fine
as we make up no doubtful qualities.
Sec the Cashmere Suits we sell at $40.
EIsEMAN Bros, 9TH and Z.
Manufacturing ClothierS and Ta1lOrS.
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De. J. J. GEORGES & SON, Cbiropodists, manu-
lecturers OF easy hitting boots and shoes. Satislac-
uon guaranteed Parl0rs Ills Pa. ave. NV.
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Pianos "a per month.
organs - per month.
l.. g. SMITH 1osol Pa ave
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CAMPAIGN

CAMPAIGN
Excitement combined with the effects Of unfavorabe
weather. or changing season. is very liable to bring
that tired feeling which is often the fore runner of
more serious troubles 1t indicates that the system il
giving way under two much strain, and that some.
thing is needed to give tone and strength to the whole
organism. Hoods sarsaparilla is peculiarly adapted
to serve this purpose rouses the torpid kidneys and
liver. creates good appetite tones the digestive
organs, purihes and yitalizes the blood sick
headache and overcomes all the prostratng effects of
that tired feeling.
HOODS SARsAPARILLA
Sold by all druggists. 81 six for IS. Prepared only
by c. !. HOOD CO., Apothecaries Lowell. Mass.
3 100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR
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Football CLUBs.-The orient Foot-Bali Club
the only eleven on Capitol Hill, has been reorxan-
lied with the following members: j. NJ. Williams
captain; q. Ford, assistant captain; s. James RI
Campbell, +. Hilton, c. Meads, j. Miller |. Miller
L Troutman, f. veitenheimer, X. Howard. Nv
Van Doren, A. Glasscock and s. Parkma1 The
pupils OF Franklin School have Organized =
football eleven, ana expect TO practice TegUiarly
In the vicinity OF 10th and streets.
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The Civ Markets.

Inc official Price current OF the Washington
Produce Exchange says: The -four market is lower
and dull. The tone of the wheat market Is some
what better, and all milling goods ind ready sale
at quotations. Corn lower. oats steady. Re-
celpts OF hay on the Increase, but the demand Is
Good. with prices about steady. No timothy is
wanted at good prices. Good clover in better de-
mand. Rye straw steady. The butter market
continues firm for strictly fancy creamery, and
prices such are higher and receipts light nearly
al showing more less defect IN flavor, especially
the garlic or grassy flavor In nearby receipts.
Medium or poor grades OF butter dull and slow.
Under active demand and falling of In receipts,
the egg market Is quick and nrm. Poultry In lib
eral receipt and market lower. Receipts or green
fruit are fairly liberal Choice varieties scarce,
ordinary Plentiful Chestnuts in fair supply and
market steady. Small dried fruits IN good demand.
Early for apples, therefore quotations only noml-
nal. Select varieties OF potatoes in good deman nd.
Sweets plentiful onions steadier. Venison
wanted Small game birds and rabbits arriving In
small lots, and generally out OF condition, owing
10 mild weather.
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COnVicteA Of NIurdar

THE kSD OF TIM TRIAL OF wM BRIGGS.
In the Criminal Court, Judge Montgomery, yes
terday afternoon, the colored man, VIM. Briggs.
was convicted OF the murder OF WIN. Jones. COL
ored, on the Sd of May last, by shooting him In
quarrel over a hat. The jury in the case retired
AZ O'CLOCK, and at 3 the judge left the court
mouse, stating that he would return at 4:30
O'CLOCK At that hour the Jurors were brought IN,
aud returned the verdict OF guilty. The counsel
IOr uetendant was not present, and the Judge d.
lecttu the poe OF the Jury. Each responded
"Gollty as Indicted" Briggs showed no emotion
when the verdict Was announced
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EE,sIseEK,s Ice cream. sa5 G ana lois 18th sts n,

LARGE NUMBER OF very slightly damaged
Channels skins al greatly reduced prices
MEKTz's DKUG STONE 1oI4 st,
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FINED FOR KEEPING A D,soRpknly Horsr

FINED FOR KEEPING DisoRDKRLY Housewives
terday In the Police Court Judge Miller heard tine
testimony OF number OF witnesses Ia the case OF
London X. Thomas, colored, charged with Keeping
dlsorderly house corner 18th and streets north.
west, and Imposed fine OF {25. This Is the case
IN which the officers OF the second precinct made
raid last sunday night and captured a quantity OF
cards. The officers testified 10 complaints made
against the place by citizens and the officers also
heard disorders In the place number OF times.
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SHORT PANS SUNS for school wear, good value,
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HIS ARRIVAL PROM EUROPE WITH HIS FAMILY I

EVENING.
The Right Rev. VIM. PareL bishop OF Maryland,
arrived with his wife and daughter at O'Clock
last night In Baltimore, On their return from Eu.
rope. Bishop Paret was one OF the American prel.
ates who attended the Third Pan Anglican Con.
ference at Lambeth. England. during the month
OF July. After the adjournment OF that body the
bishop ana his family Travelled in England and on
che continent
Bishop Paret, says the Baltimore Sun to-day, after
arranging his affairs Will begin on November his
winter visitation OF the parishes OF the diocese.
he VIII start at Cumberland and visit in success
sion Mt. savage, Frostburg, westernport, Oakland
81 John5 Parish, Prince Georges County, st.
Mary's, Rock Spring, The Rocks, Churchvile,
Trappe, Darlington, Ascension, Hartford County,
UPPER Marlboro, ST. Thomas Parish, St Paul'S
County, All Faith, King anu Queen, st. Andrews,
William and Mary's, and 81. Mary's Parishes, ST.
Marys County. These will occupy him during
November, and, according 10 his usual policy, he
VIII probably visit the city ana suburban churches
OF balllmore and Washington during the closing
months OF the winter
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SHORT PANTS SUITS, with vests, for boys, ten Il
fifteen years, at Barnum'S
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Resolutions Of Respecs.

meeting OF the board Of trustees OF the
Columbia Fire Insurance co. was held this day to
give expression to their feelings In regard TO the
death OF their late associate, 1hos J. Fisher, and
the following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas in the death OF Thomas j. Fisher we
nave lost a most valuable member or this board,
10 whose wise judgment and counsel from its ear
nest history this company Is largely indebted for
us success and prosperity. Hewas man OF clean
hands, OF pure heart, and incapable OF deceit. BY
his courteous bearing and innate modesty he en-
deared himself TO all with whom he came in con-
tact, and he was worthy OF the affection and re-
board, and by every one OF his associates in buSt
ness and in private life.
Resolred, That as an expression Of the grief
which touches our hearts this board attend bis
funeral, and that the Offices OF this company be
draped In mourning on that occasion.
Resoired, further, That as an expression OF our
warm and abiding sympathy with his family in
their great loss copy OF these resolutions be
transmitted to them.