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AUCTION SALES.

VINHoMAs BOWLING. Auctioneer.
IhUsTEEs' SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
PRoPEkTY, No. l7ol STREET Noklh-
MEsI
BY virtue Of o deed Of trust dated the ID day q
March 1887, and duly recorded IN lloer No. 24s,
folio Is et seq u the land Records OF the D-
trict ol Columbia the undersgned trustee sin otisr
AZ publir sale. on WEDNESDAY, MAY SIXTEENTH,
lsss al SIX O'CLOCK PM. in front Of the IN mis-
the following described property; All that certain
niece or arel Of known and designated Ma
los in Br-insrd H., Warmers subdivision VI certain
lois IN souape No. 1J0 beginning for the Il
street AT point distant eighty feet inchss
ue east from the southwest Of said square and
runnipg thence north NINETY nve feet inches u
alley thence east eighteen feet nine inches thence
south ninety feet six nche 70 street aud thenre
nlonx s.id street westerly eixhteen inches
T. the plse beginning. together with the improve
mepts which consist Of thres-story and bss meiIt
brick dwelling. Win bay window and back building.
Terms: One-third cash. the residue IN two equal
paxmeuts and two yearA with notes bearing M
tere-t and secured BY deed Of trust pruperSy
solo or all cash. ~ purchasers option. All convey
ancine aud recording ~ purchasers cost 500 de-
posit will be required ~ the time VI sale
MlL.IAh ]. WAhkEN, ! r-...--
my2-dkds wAvERLEf d. DkiNKARDS
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= baiid,1I RsPS.s cS.ressl portland osmss..
Chimnss saaA whas snd Trout Sand. - Lsss
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SpEC1ALr1Es In Day GooDs
LUTTRELL VINES
1880 Pennsylsania ave
We are offering beautiful line OF DRESS GOODS,
all wool, ct 25c. per yard.
AL wool A. DRESS GOODS, at 4Oc. and &C., Der
yard. ~
46;inch all HENRIETTAs black and colors.
at FL per yard.
BLACK HENRIETTAs. elegant blacks. at 81. 81 25.
About 500 yards SUMMER SILKS. to be closed out
at 3oc. sold at SOC. and 75c.
Splendid line G. g. SILK SURAHS RHADAMES,
Our sl.2o and 80 SILKS cannot be beaten in
quality and price These are special numbers in
sAITEs>s in all colors and styles, at 12kc 25c.
fine line Of CHALd1s in styles and qualities at
only lSc beautiful line of DRESS GINGHAAIS at
1Oc. aud 12Isc; Fine ZEPHYR GINGHAMs only 25c
One case kRINkLE SEEkSUCKERS, at 7c per ward !.
sold at i2se One lot DAMAGED KIDS. 23e sold per:
from l5e up Just received large line Gents Neck
an insgeetion OF this stock. Towels. Napkins and
Linen Table wear specially. Cottons and Domestics
N great variety Remnant Dress Goods At hall price
terms. Our stock 10 large and complete aud prices low
call and be convinced that we are cheap Is the
cheapest LUTTRELL WINE,
apIS-2w 1851 Pa ave-. cor. goth NV.
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A DELICIOUS AROMA peculiar In itself IS i'm
parted In smoking Turkish Cross-Cut Cigarettes
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NEVER In the history OF our business did we
have such an elegant stock OF boys and childrens
Clothing. ErsEAAN Bios, 7th and E,
Manufacturing ClOthleTs and TailorS.
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4 NEW PRINTING OFFICE
\ so sSe 3kD JS 8 M Rkfzfhl.s,

1861 j is Z street \. W., south SIDE.
Announce THAI they ready 20 receive oroe LOT ~
entirely new. SMILED Workmsp only employed VIZ
try 70 please al customerA w
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FOR SALE-HOUSES


EoR sALE-7ea 18TH ST Sc. NEW BRICK;
fAhrE>. lli2 81. se. ny2-ot'
I,oR sAE-EAsy TERMs-s2o0 CASH AND
easy payments. new Brick arthw-.t. rScEns
sna % n. furnace. grste. cabinet ms1tels NO oa-c-
mem Desuinl location; price. s4ouO- Addr.-s ~.
EOR sALE-BARGAIN-FIvE-R BklCk,
nv irice sl2oo. part cash. nov rented Tor ell.
M, > het ~ e cent on cost Inquire after Is
oNNkk- s4S ost nv. mS 2-St'
kok sALk-sos ST Nv. IN TIN VERY BFsr
ot c1nditi'n house with thirteen rooms. inclu tnt
Mo Jan Rooms, will sell with without furtii ure
AMY 10 owner ChAs BAUM. 500 l. st. mys-4t
tSok shh-ELrGANT INV RESIDENCE ON x.
- u ave. very substantially built. I'D hAudsonr
nnlsneu IN all We details contains eleven
ct. my, "a
NOR sALE-HANDSoME NFw NINE ROOM
sidenc" on loih st Z. price e.. 500 Also nine
room .wel n VI mUsi'rn improvement and "a
ceileni relait on l. Z. price $4,000. SIflelb
LikbEkMANN, 1903 st my.,-3t
Foh IS sL r,P,r,r,srs
I'M CORNER ON pa AVE NV
my2-3 s1ElGER iIERERMANN 1908 r-t
I,oR sALE-FoR ZEN DAYS loN.ER THAT
- lovely house ss& % II nv, ~ ronnIs aud hath!
az modern improvements for less than tho house
cost to build Inquire Of owner on the premises
LNoR sALE-CoRNER BUSINESS PROPERTY,
Improvements. wide lot, $1,000 NAIkTR NIL
son. luoO Est 49,, a a.
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NEVER did we have such attractive prices.
EIsEMlS BROS, 9TH and I,
Manufacturing CIothiers and Tailors.
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WIRE ScREKSs made TO order.
WASH. b. WmLIaMs. 81 9TH 81. NV.
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JUST OPENED.

Two Job Lots that attract attention First
yards Of fine quality narrow and meduin-width Swiss
Edges at about one-half regular pri .es Second
loo yards Al-Si,k Black French Laces at H.
10 Is. and 20 cents yard worth in a regular way
90. %, 80, and 3S cents
Newest styles in Psrssols. See our stock and com.
pare prices I'm rellas at all prices
Bargains in every department.
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SUBURBAN PROPERTY.

IroR sAIE-WE ARE AT LAST AUTHoRIZkD
Il 10 sell limited number Of individual Lots 1t
kosslynn 50xl25 feet; the nearest block 70 the new
free bridge; very cheap and on most accommodating
terms I. H. SNPHEkD co,
my2-3t 1921 St
EOR sALE-BEAUTIFUL LOT AT IAKoMA; A
II bargain tsp2s-lml ". RILEY DEEBLE
VTOR SALE TENLEYTOwN ROAD IN FAIR
y view heiyhts adjoining Washington Inn: IN prices
TO suit, ON long time or monthly pay1nents sf per
cent Interest," psts in ONCE gas and sidewalk in
front; stages run daily. BkALL. BROWN q Co.
VrOR kENT-A BEAUTIFUL. SUBURBAN HOME
Il Handsome double Broom and attic dwelling. nve
acres Of land stable. and house; well alio
sp ing OF purest water: within miles. ana IN III
r. A. PHILLIPS,
sp4-lm IL 10 Aew York ava
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FoR SALE CHEAP-A good secondhand fre-proof
safe. Terms 10 suit Address Box 81, star Office.
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LAWN TENNIS and bicycle shoes and tennis bal
at GOODYEAR RUBBER Co.'S 800 9th ST. NV.
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100 CHAMBER SUITES Just received.
WASH B. WILLIAMS, 81 7th st. NV.
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WARM WEATHER APPROACHES.

BUY YOUR LACE FLoUNCINGs BEFORE STOCKS
ARE BROKEN.
We can show you elegant lire of black Lace
fIouncings from 81 to Sl2 per yard. These goods
ART all silk AZ inches wide and made by best man.
ufacturers: hence feel hesitation nd
ns them to our customers perfectly reliable goods
They are very cheap.
Our stock Of Dress Trimmings, in all the move ties
Including Insrl and Metal Goods was never before so
large and wei assorted aud prices low as the lowest
IN OUR BLACK DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT
We have many choice bargains to offer. Fancy Silk
Grenadines, China Silks. Satins. Rhadames Fxile.
Cames Hair Grenadines. Henriettas and other desira.
bic Black Dress Goods in great variety
Black and Black and White and Gray Satines Gray
Wool Goods. White Goods. Table Linens Crashes &c.
at the lowest possible prices.
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WALL PAPERS window shades, decorations, &C.
RICHARD HENDERSON, 923 F 81. NV.
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Coon BRAND COLLARS,
3IOT soc.
Perfect hitting.
Have no others.
Lawn MowERs--Lawn mowers fly netting, at
T. y. KinDAhan a Co. hardware, 22l Pa. ave- east.
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LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY.
CAPITAL PRIZE $15O,OOQ

metsJOr al The Nonfkty and Quarterly Drd,cirJs Of
1hr Louisahd STATE L"tb1V Conjdny. ana an person
manage and control the DydU3 S tkensercs and that
The same conducted nth hoestU. tarness and ia
cOod fdh tOrdrd larties, and authorize he Cone
2diV 10 this c6ThHcdte, rlt tIcsinttes ar
ndtrres attached, an ats ADVERTISEMENTS"
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FINE RESIDENCE AT AucTIoS.-Thomas Bowling
WILL sell tomorrow, In front OF the premises that
valuable private residence, No. l0l9 Connecticut
avenue. IL Is In one OF the choice locations In the
city. where property Is In demand, and offers me
opportunity 10 investors or for one who desires .
nrst-eiass establishments The premises can be In
spected anytim prior 10 sale. See advertisement
Tor further details.
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NEVER a. we have such an immense stock OF
mems sack and cutaway suits
EIsEAAS BROS, 9TH and L,
Manufacturing ClOIhierS and Tall0rs.
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LIoK hENT-BY X y. HOFFMAN.

lrOk kENT-Bf X y. HOFFMAN
HOUSES. -, oFFICERoOMs
n. w Ia IN & Pa Elegant rooms "Sun
stores. lyr.. S33I3 Bullding. "hreproof2 ele-
500 18th lor .....lOO AeIt-d by steam,
oil 18th Tor. 30 from SO to 81 30 each
I'll llth NV. llr.. 95l ID iour. , front
GO1 ST. INV. l3r.....6o Is, heated by steam 100
l4lS ST. 9il L, I'D door, front
1871 X st. Tor. heated by steam. SO 33
1G4l st. NV, l2r.. 90 Flo st, "a noOr, Pr.
&O27 St NV. 10r... 80 l2l5 St. 3D. rour 10
$50 ST. INV. 1Ur... 90 1909 ST.. from 10 to 80
1pio 9t stn.w Sr. .31.Du SyI St. I'd floor. Az
1911 Marion ST., Ir...'tO 9os ST.. Sd hoor rnl. 20
lO:i I'd % .D9 I'd floor. 81
1898 = IT. ne -, % Ala stn ST.. I'd fOor...
l2o1 II ST. Yrs. .22.oU AID 9Th ST. Sr.....
o., =. 20 4au La ave-, from 10 too
ABB ST. IL 53l + 81. Sd ioor -
Zoo P 6r II 10 81 uUur. ~
80 fe.ton II. 4 tr. l:i.SU STORES
80 Ftnton III. ne.dr. 1856 MAGNIFICENT stur,. Sun
81 fenton Pl e.0r ID. 50 Iui,iinS. per all. 5000
55 9TH Il AZ iit.I n.w........4o
l.2,;:2 lie 6r.. l. 6OJ u St -
For list of furnished noseS call tor send to office
Tor list of PROPERTY for sale call for send t. office
Properly placed with me Tor ren: or sale is Literally
adyer tised tree OF cost 10 the owner.
lnyl r. U. HCLTINAN. 10th and + SITS. NV
VCOk RENT-235 rIRsI 81. Sc. NINE ROOMS
THOS q. HfNSEY,
myl-3t l226 st. NV
V-On RENT-HOUSES.
K l:12y sew York NV. 10 rooms mi. $50 90
Dol lUtn store, stable and dwelling. .oO 90
1Tl4 ST. OoIls, III W
Sb2 New hampshire ave. W. rooms, MI. 1000
2Ol2 eth st w. store and cellar 90
go st. u Oonls. N 100
c.. eth street road and sumner St, cottage.
Apply to Jh,L 4. PRESCOTT,
nyl-5t Kellogg Bulldin, lil6 st. NV.
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E. G.. DAVIS.

E. G.. DAVIS.
719 MARKET SPACE
WARM WEATHER APPROACHES
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I.oR sAIE-A FINE 1HEEE- TORY AND BAsE-
II ment brick residence % street n. ". near F'ih
street, all modr improvements. desirable hou-.
for an Army NAVY officer GURLEl BkO HFIlS.
1919 = street ap:,n-. sd
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10000 ROLLS WALL PAPER AT ArcrioN-Thomas
bowling Will sell to-mOrrow at his auction rooms
81 10 o'clock, a consignment OF about l6 600 rolls
or wall paper. This sale offers a rare Opportunity
10 cealers and private buyers 10 secure bargains
as the sale Is absolute and without reserve
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I,oR sALE-AT A BARGAIN. AN s-RopM AND
u bath nolsru brick house 20 feet front lu-fo,t
aney on l2th st NV price 5000. terms. one -thlri
apBO-0t HOS a. HFNSTY l,og n II m A.
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The MOsr AGREEABLE well as the most enec-
tive method OF dispel1ng headaches. colds ana ie-
vers or clea using the system, Is by taking rev
doses OF the pleasant California liquid fruit rem
etiy, Syrup of Figs- All druggists
500 REFRIGxRATORs AND IcE-CHEsTs. different
MAKES WASH. b. WILLIAMS
LAWN MOwERs.-Lawn mowers, ny netting, at
L V kinnahan a Co 3 hardware G21l Pa ave. east.
Coon BRAND COLLARS,
; for SOC.
Why pay more.
1880 Rolls CANTON MATING
WASH. b. WILLIAMS, 81 9TH st. NV.
GARDEN Hosk nd nix tures, hose reels, sc. Good
year Rubber Co., 500 9th ST., near Pa ave.
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+ Sl2 Fnw.. II s1ess sls I'd st. ae:. ST. $3.50
1897 13r. rs 63I Mass .av. ne. 81. 2a35
3i!CM; n: W.. 2Or; 100 q r at n ": Or rs 60
l595 g NV: 19r 53lS St ". 7r *, *
1920 18th st u. W., H. 224 Mass nv n W. 7E2ZyQ
1906 Ist. III; g 4SS wssshingtOn q s2s5
619 81. NV, ill.,. % loOo % 81 n-w,or - oO
13l Md sv. ne. Hit. 60 - y st. n w.. or 10
OH stn.w. liz .5o.!o O09 st ne, Or. 30
700 9Th 81. w., IT,. % ~! st. n e. Or 20.t1
% Grant Place. o.. .5O l3lS-24 4>sstAw Or 1879
221 E Cap. st.. 1lr 90 "a Defrees st Or. 1867
S23 10th st. y. W. VI. % % y st. n W.. 10
i9s l En- g + ios ISL
sos 1t n-w- Sr ~ ~ ad0 r 81 NV. or ;.l5
DOG n ee. 40 1928 Lawrence ST.. Or. Is
lOIl 2Oth IL NV 9r:}5. 30 929 LIST st. ne. Is
Sl7 81 e. Or. 40 60 1865 st sw, Or. IA. 80
20S 4 r. y. q. Sr. 80 IS 353 Mclean avsw. Il 80
SSS "a q. nv. r.. Y7S0 Ills r. j. ave e e. Sr. IL
90 2ath st w. sr q. SO 909 9th stn w.. A. 1910
1885 18th st w.6r2a rs ll23 Park Pl. ne 6rl0 80
APPS h h WARNER = co. 916 .. NV
ISOR RENT-PREss- BRIcK BAY-wINDOw. WITH
IL concrete cellar. rooms and bath; all modern
improvements newly papered aud painted all lest
condition. 10 New York ave. wv. ap27-lws
T3oR RENT-0NE THREE.sIORY6RIcK HOUSE,
T containing ten and bs tn room. with noder.
ate improvements. 333 18Th st. sw, one square from
the AGRICULTURE Department; reasonable rent to good
tenant. Inquire 403 9Th 81 NV sp24-St
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Orr LEADER-Good Fur Deroy'S $50; lates
STYLES and colors. A. T. Lewis, 4:i5 TIN ST.
200 BABY CARRIAGES TO select from.
WASH. b. WILLIAMS, TIN and ID SITS. DIV
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IrOR sALE-A BARGAIN-JHE SPLENDID RESI-
II dence. l4ll 81. ,ti.r.i sale at deUi-
ded bargain Il sold ~ May 10 The lot "a fat 10y
10 feet 10 30ioOt alley: House 3stOries aud bt--
nent containing Is ROBINS and all lHtlI-
rooins each door. Everything is cOmIi-te and j.
thorough order. lwo-stury Brick stable M VI.
sli the house with without furnIture which IL al
FRANCIS HIflN.
sp26-6t 1901 J. It NV
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PARIok CARS TO BALTIMORE VIA rHR b AND
The parlor Trains 10 Baltimore VIA the Baltimore
and ohio Railroad leave Washington at II a M :
3:l5 y. H., and $50 p. These are all fast ex.
press trains. There are sixteen other trains 10
Baltimore VIA Baltimore and ohio Railroad, nine
paper.
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kSok sALE-BRlCk llss Is 81. NJ. SoUrn
II III Mt uNcrloot Lincoln larl. aud IA Commits.
ncpair $4,000. also brick llO8 sam. .,tn;
frame Cottage Ols 9th ST. ne. bot 'sON lud 10 ias
alley. $3.50. AIpiRT NJ TpN
my l-d go 4 u. u
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I,uR sALE-SMALL AND DEsIRaHIE BRICK
Il residence, Jefferson Place. CONNECTICUT ave-.
two-story and mansard. with cellar; lot .UAlOO TO
alley Apply to THOs. J. FISHER A ga.
ap2S-2w Est "A
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E. q. d AVIS
SpEc1ALr1Es In Day Goops

apes 719 MARKET SPACE. COR. sTHsr.
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The MCCArLL OPERATIc EN6AGExENr-The Nc
Saull company Is doing a large business with
~Bellman" at Albaugh's Next veel ..Ind,anss
Will be the opera, In which the same cast win an
pear, excepting DeWolf Hopper, his place being
taken oy Diyoy Bel, who Is great favorite here
'rUlivette' and 'sThe MascotIe" VI
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I.oRRENT-wE CALL THE ATTENTION on PER-
sons looking for hands, mely furnished houses to
the residence of gentleman abroad Tor
three yrars. house flushed the most artistic de-
Irun the lAus a Boston architect a.
On most desirable corner overlooking DutpSi glrcle.
can he routed Tor year longer. Iull inventory Il
Office HILL A JOHNSTON
mh3-2tNwSs.smo ~ 18th 1t
, 1888-10-03

The United States fish commission
steamer Albatross. Lieut. Commander q.
l. Tanner commanding. recently arrived
in port. having spent nearly a month in
the Straits of Magellan, where large col,
lections were made in all branches of
natura history Fishes of excellent quail
tty for eating were there seined in great
quantities Vessels passing through the
straits, if supplied with seines, could thus
obtain an abundance of fresh food
Camps of Fuegians were visited and con.
siderable chronological material was OBJ
tanned from them for the National museum
at Washington
In Eyre SOUND icebergs are usually to be
found floating, as many glaciers flow into
the water there, The Albatross ran into
this sound and made fast to a berg for the
purpose of getting a supply of ice for her
refrigerator Huge blocks were then cut
off and hoisted in until six tons had thus
been taken aboard. The ice was clear and
compact and lasted until the arrival of the
ship here. Panama Star and Herald.
, 1888-10-03

One of the girls in fashionable society
in New York made up her mind to get
married the other day, and after coniding
her intention to her father, she said:
What do you intend to do for me2" The
father was a wealthy man. and thought
he was showing a liberal spirit when he
answered: We'll, ! will give you $100,.
600 to buy a house and $25, 900 to furnish
1t with. And what will you give me to
live ony' the young lady demanded. with
a dissatisfied look on her face. "Oh. /
will allow you the interest on another
100000 replied her father. 'But my
chef will cost at least 81, 200 a year. How
do you think | can possibly manage with
so %little!' The father looked slightly
grieved, but only said: That must do
while | am living; you will probably have
more when | am gone" The young man
who was interested in hearing the result
of this conversation between father and
daughter said when he heard it: He
might at least nave given her two mill.
ions. The marriage did not take place
New York Press Every Day Talk"
, 1888-10-03

The young men are cultivating alb
sinthe, and when the present generation
reaches middle age the absinthe tippler
will be one of the frequent guests at our
hospitals. which are now full of drunk,
ards and narcotic takers. am now treat
ing a man who has reached the last stage.
The effects are fearful 1t is a drink that
serves as a powerful stimulant at first,
but is the most injurious in the end be-
cause of its strength. 1t is easy to drink
absinthe to excess because it requires
such a small quantity to do the work.
The intoxication it causes is exhilarat-
ing N pleasant, but after it is drank to
excess the digestive organs are destroyed
and the appetite ruined. With the
effects worn off comes a terrible thirst.
with giddiness and a tingling in the ears,
mental depression and finally hallucina-
ton and loss of brain power. The symp.
toms of an excessive drinker breaking
down are muscular quiverings. loss Of
physical strength. emaciation and a sal
low complexion Paralysis finally sends
Eizn 70 the grave.-Physician in Globe
Democrat.
, 1888-10-03

hot4cFn CIVILIZATION IN trancts
The personal effects of Marie Reguault,
the murdered mistress of Pranzini. have
been sold at public auction at the Hotel
Drouot. There was "A terrible crowd. in
Guiding many ladies of fashion and aristo-
cratic rank All the effects of the lead
woman were sold. including her clothing.
and almost fabulous prices were paid
For example. n pair of blue silk corsets
brought $37 A trashy novel which she
was reading just before she was killed
brought $25, the publishers price of it is
10 cents. The blue silk stockings which
she had on when she was killed were pur
chased by a Russian countess for $43. a
basin in which Pranzini was said to have
washed the blood from his hands after the
murder brought $15. A chiffonier, on which
are to be seen the marks of his bloody fin
gers, brought $S5. A heavy coat of
waterproof transparent varnish has been
put over the finger marks to prevent them
from being obliterated. A pair of common
silk garters brought So each.
One lady. a rich bankers wife. paid $32
for a pink silk undervest, considerably
worn, and at once stripped off the half
dozen buttons and sold them for Sc apiece.
A tooth brush brought $4 and a shoe but
toner SO, though neither cost over 90
cents new A wife of a deputy wears a
brooch containing a tiny gallows moose
made of Pranzini's hair, and another lady,
a duchess, has set in a ring one of the
handsome teeth for which the murderer
was famous. She bribed the executioner
to knock 1t out of his jaw for her, as soon
as he was dead. AS is well known. the
corpse of Pranzini was completely skinned,
and the tanned hid made up into pocket
books, card cases. n other souvenirs,
which are highly prized.-The Argonaut.
, 1888-10-03
worship of the snake God.

Some Pueblo towns used to keep each an
enormous snake in a closed room and feed it
with children The Pueblo of La Cha.
twenty five miles west of B~ernaIillo. was
nearly ~depopulated thus. 1t had a snake
of enormous size, kept in a room whose
doors and windows were walled up. In
the root was n small hole, sealed with n
heavy Hat rock The first day of every
month the people drew lots to see whose
child should be sacrificed to the snake
god The chosen babe was carefully
bathed and amounted. and then tossed.
naked, down the hole to the hungry
serpent. 1t is only six years since this
hideous rite was stopped by a priest. who
finally prevailed upon the Pueblos to tear
down the wall and kill the snake. New
Mexico Cor Globe Democrat.
, 1888-10-03

Art stores and the dealers in artists
supplies are not supported to any degree
by professional talent, as in fact no dealer
cares to cater to that class of trade. Pro.
fessional artists are II terror to business
meE, for they seem to have no ideas of
ways and means of transacting business,
and think it all the same whether they
pay in a day or a year. Then the success.
full men want you to toady to them and
submit to insolent reflections on the con-
tracted ideas OF all engaged in trade.
They will force their pictures on the pub.
lie whether the execution Is good, bad or
Indifferent, and when the dealer remon-
strates they turn a s~cornful nose and
caustically IN on the terrible lack
of art culture N on the uneducated.
There are men in the art supply bust
ness who have informed me that their
most sincere wish was that a real profes.
sional would never cross the threshold of
their stores. The artists who have had
sense enough to forego the ambition to
become famous and turned their pencils
and brushes into commercial work nave
found a reward commensurate with the
cost of early training. There are u dozen
commercial artists in st. Louis who today
claim Incomes ranging from $1,000 to
SO, 900, that lift them from the peuu-y
and uncertainty Of a bohemian whose life
is devoted to catching the public fzncg
The public is too whimsical and although
you may captivate it for awhile. fashion
will lead the crowds away from yester
days favorite.-Charles T. Ault in Globe
Democrat
, 1888-10-03
Among People OF rot of ,pala.

Ashore, through a great sable swarm
ing and n tempest of creole chatter, into
warm, narrow, yellow streets
White faces lave begun to look almost
unearShly; and ono feels. in q totally
novel way, tho dignity of q white skin.
When o white face does show itself it
usually appears under the shadow of an
Indian helmet; it is formidably bearded,
austere-thc countenance of one accus-
toned to command. Against the black
queer little worlds, this calm, strong,
bearded, oquiline English face takes
heroic outline, grandiose relief; you in
voluntarily murmur to yourself, with
pride of race: Il also am of such blood as
.hese!'-Lafcadio Hearn in HGrper's
Magazine.