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The Washington critic., 1888-08-13
THE DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.

Cor II issioncr Webb left for Saratoga
on an carly train this morning, and hc
will he absent from the city about ten
days.
Two moro sites for now school build
ings have been selected by the Commits
siOucrS. Ono OF the new school-rOom
buildings will be erected on Fifth street
between Vilginia aNeruc and G. streets
southeast, and one ON | street. between
Third and Fourand-a-half streets south
west.
The District chemist after analyzing
q san pie of Vgtcr taken from the pump
in front of lll6 New Jersey avenue 5.
e., reports that it is of such charac-
ter as to render H. advisable that the
handle be removed from the pump TO
prevent the use of the water for drink
ing PURPOSES.
Add District Gocvrnmcnt.
Mcssrs. B H. Warner and NJ NJ. Par
kcr. called on the Commissioners this
morning and urged them to have re-
survey Of the county roads with u
view to having them widcncd to their
proper width They stated that from
time to time property owners have en-
cruachcd on these roads with their
fences and buildings until the roads arc
not more than two-thlrds oi their proper
width. They stated that there will he
little il any opposition TO the move
mont,
Mr. VIM Pcircc Bell laid before the
commissioners to-day the following re-
solution passed at u special meeting OF
the Humane Society: Whereas the
Agent of the Washington Humane So.
ccty, Mr.. VI. =. Key, has been deprived
OF his commission rs police officer by
order of the Commissioner Of the Dis
trict, and such order works great in
jury TO the Society in the prosecution
of it's humane work; and whereas II is
believed that the charges against Mr..
Key can he satisfactorily explained
if opportunity is afforded and bclev-
ing that the Hon Commissioners desire
to do Justice and not cmbnrrass the
society in its work Resolved. that
said Commissioners BE- requested to re-
consider their action, and grant rchcar-
ing to Mr.. Key as police officer, without
pay as heretofore and that.
Contracts for laying sewers amounting
TO S5s,4 1.0j were awarded by the Com
miSsioncrs this morning rs follows
Andrew Gleason . by 3 feet sewer, 81 u
per FOOT . a by 3 81, S2.4S: . l-2 by
3 "a, 500; 9 81 by Id, S!.Sl ;
G4-100. SS35, amounting 20 SiG,-
724.05-P. Mahoncy 3 by 4 12, S3.l 3.
SG,268.5O-.T j. Cudmorc. , inch 90
cents: ) inch Sc cents. s inch p!'
cents; S2c.0Gl-B j. Beach. 20 inch
S1.10; 81 inch Sl.10 "a inch 81 30:
SCI 2.d0-M. Hines 80 receiving basins
at S4 + each
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NeMs Nnies.

George Crowningsheld, one of the accused
in the famous murder trial at Salem, Mass,
IN 1890, died Il few days ago at Roxbury in his
Seth year lie was indicted as accessory to the
murder Of Captain Joseph White, the prlncl-
pals being his brother Richard, John Francis
Knapp and Joseph j. Knapp, jr. On this
trial Daniel Webster thon I'm the zenith of his
career assisted the Government attorneys.
OF the four indicted men, Richard Crown
ngshield committed suicide while in Jail,
whereat Webster coined the now oft-quoted
phrase, "Sulcide isconfession.n John Francis
Knapp aud Joseph j. Knapp, ir., were found
guilty. sentenced to death and hanged. George
Crowningsheld was acquitted. He lived dur
ing the fifty eight years since his trial an out
cast from society and his family in retirement
from all the world,
1t Is not generally known that there is a
prayer meeting in connection with the British
House OF Commons In the room OF Colonel
Legge, the deputy assistant sergeant-at-arms,
within the precincts of the House, a prayer
meeting is held weekly during the time the
House is In session. No similar service is
held in connection with the House Of Lords.
A Georgia farmer has not seen the bottom
OF his corn crib for more than twenty years,
and is now taking from 1t grain grown In
1876.
A girl employed in factory in New York
CITY, who was accidentally locked up I'm the
establishment the other evening, waited there
patiently until II o'clock, when she became
impatient at the idea of remaining the whole
night She stood At the window and finally
attracted the attention of Il passenger IN Il
passing Broadway car who Informed IL police
man. The latter procured ladder, mounted
TO the second lluor, brought down the young
woman from her rksome position and took
her home.
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WEST WASHINGTON.

The following party of ladies and gentle
men left here Saturday evening for Atlantic
City, to remain ten days: Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Small Mr.. and Mrs. James. A. Archer,
Mr.. John Gibbons, Miss Annie Brown, Miss
Ella Gibbons and Messrs. w. II. Monague,
Arthur Probey and DR.. John Moran.
The sewer on NJ street, near the west end of
the VI Street Bridge, has overfown and flooded
the streets.
The canal-boat Loudoun arrived to-day
with 5000 bushels of wheat and 1000 bushels
of corn consigned to G.. 7. Dunlop. The mar
ket is quiet and the receipts are in excess of
the demand. Wheat sold on 'Change from SO
to 80 and corn brought 5Sc.
Mrs Richard II. Jones and sister-n-law,
Miss +, G. Jones, are visiting at the residence
of Mrs. Lamar at Urbana, Frederick County,
Md.
Temperature and condition of water at a.
M: Great Falls, temperature, rs; condition,
%; receiving reservoir, temperature SB; con-
dition at north connection, 30; condition at
south connection, 3G; distributing reservoir,
temperature, 50; condition at iniluent gate
house, 36; condition at eiiluent gate-house, 80.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-13
High or Low Tariff.

This will be the great political problem to
be solved in November next by the votes Of
this grand Republic.
it is neither Democracy nor Republicanism
at issue in this Presidential fight, because, to
large extent, they are dead issues.
The great political battle-ground upon
which the two Presidential candidates are to
make their final fight is simply high tarif1 and
protection or low tariff, and, in measure no
protection, and it is upon these two important
issues that each candidate is willing to abide.
The mass of voters win decide which
is right in November. They are,
after all, the judge and jury in deciding which
is right and which is wrong
James Tharp, who ia good authority on
stimulants says he don't care anything about
the tariff, whether it be high, low or me
dium, as long as the majority OF the people
drink no other liquor but his celebrated old
rye Berkeley goods which can be found pure
and invigorating at SlS f street northwest.
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THE wOODLEY LANE BRIDGE.
The Original Bids Too Large Another
Proposal Made.

The Original Bids Too Large Another
Proposal Made.
When the Commissioners opened the bids
for constructing the Woodley Lane bridge
across Rock Creek last week IL was apparent
that none Of the bidders were within the appro-
prlation Of $4,000 Most Of the proposals,
including the sub-structure and excavation,
amounted TO twice that amount. The Groton
Iron Works Company, which is constructing
the Eastern Branch bridge, have put in a
special bid, and they are almost sure TO get the
contract. They stated that they had built four
unnecessary spans for the Eastern Branch
bridge, Which will Just do for the Woodley
Lane bridge, and they are anxious to work
them of their hands, and under these crcum-
stances they can build the bridge inside of the
appropriation. The spans are 100 feet long
and % feet wide.
Captain Symons has the matter under con-
sideration, and Engineer Commissioner Ray
mond stated to n CRITIC reporter today that
he would recommend that the proposal he ac-
cepted lie said the board had not considered
the proposal. lie states that this proposal is
a very fortunate circumstance for the Dis
trict, as otherwise they wouldn't get suit
able bridge.
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James lost......"..Iss aaas3a 5o5ao35saio

Washington materially increased her per-
cent0ge last week, but should have done
even better -Four victories out of five games
is not bad. Washington went up from 36.7
to 30 3. New York jumped from G5 TO 66.3.
Chicago dropped from 60 TO 1913. Detroit
from 595 to SO, thanks to five defeats by
Washington and Philadelphia. Yet Watkins
says that they're all right. Philadelphia
went up from 40.5 to 5l.2. Boston took a
spurt and by waloping indianapolis went up
from AL. 10 d7.7. Pittsburg dropped from
44.6 to 1876. indianapolis fell from 39.9 to
3G.5, II was n bad week for the Western
clubs, and the end is not yet Take notice.
st. Louis slightly improved her lead in the
Association. Brooklyn fell back one per
cent The Athletics dropped about the same.
Cincinnati advanced about us much. Balti-
more took a slight fall Cleveland dropped
from sixth to seventh place Louisville took
her place, and Kansas City, though she bet
tered her percentage still holds the last
place.
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III From a Rabid FIy,s bite.

Mrs. Walden, the wife Of Schuyler Walden
the Wall street broker, of 397 Clinton street,
Brooklyn, is dangerously i'll from a curious
cause. A few weeks ago she went into the
country and while there was bitten by n large
ny The wound caused by the bite troubled
the lady somewhat. though il was thought of
little consequence until Mr.. and Mrs Walden
returned to Brooklynlast week. Within a few
days symptoms of serious nature appeared.
Blood-poisonng was found by the physician to
have developed from the bite of the rabid in
sect. Tuesday night Mrs. Walden was de-
lirious, and fears for her life were entertained.
Yesterday her symptoms were more favorable,
though she is still in precarlous condition.
Mrs. Walden is a young and very beautiful
woman. She is the daughter of the late Orin
s. Baldwin, the clothier.
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Bnrial Pcrn,its Issned

The following burial permits have been
issued by the Health Officer during the past
twenty-four hours;
William Jones Payton, 33 years; Elizabeth
s. Collins, % years. llessler A. Clements 5s
years; Norman l. Fake, % years; Albert
HALEY, 10 years; Mary Edria Jenvey,
months; William f. Muudell, / year; Kari
Barnard, ! year; Caturine Tiepey, ] day
Catharine j. Bush, year; Charles W, Gibson,
AZ years; Charles II. Miller, a. years; Adam
Steinoclle, 20 years; Thomas Freer % days
and the following colored.
james +. w. Gross, 10 months; Caroline
Clark, 81 years; Frank Thomas Hall, year
Missouri Kolson. & months; Martha Dawson
3years; Lily b, Gray years; Thomas &. Page
0 months; Lucy Claggett 20 years; Rochester
Scott, - years Bernie Hope, 6 years; J0sepl
Carter, 9 years: Mary Williams, s months; Ids
Little, ! day; VIM. Campbell, months.
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A Perfectly Unique sensation.

A Frenchman, who was a close neighbor Of
mine, at dinner the other evening was full of
the marvellous EiiIel Tower, which already
dominates PPris. He had, in his capacity as
a Journalist, been allowed to ascend as high
as the present state of the structure permits,
and was most eloquent as to the spectacular
results of the gigantic undertaking. The
view from the top of the completed tower will
be one such as nobody but successful aero
naut will have ever beheld, while the oscil-
lating sensation which will be experienced
will be positively unique. For, difficult as it
is to realize the fact, it is mathematical GER
tainty that the top of the Eiffel Tower will
oscillate in high wind to the extent of yard
or two. Fancy, then, what the experience of
enterprisng climbers will be when they find
themselves sensibly swaying about In the up
per air. London Figaro
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Events in the Churches

Dr. John II. Broadus, OF Louisville Ky,
Yesterday began pulpit pastorate of three
weeks at the Calvary Baptist Church. Rev. j..
NJ. Nourse preached the second of his four SER
mons that will occupy the Sundays of August
at the Ninth Street Presbyterian Church Rev
DR.. Hewlett, Of Philadelphia, preached at Cal
Rev. T. A. Stier at McKendree M. f. Church,
Rev. G. c. Cook, of Patapsco Circuit, Md, at
Ryland NJ F.. Church, Rev. $. g. Smith, of
Minnesota, at Foundry NJ. f.. Church; and
Rev. j. Mex. Rciley at Gorsuch NJ f. Church.
Rev. g. l.. Wolf preached at the Assembly's
Presbyterian Church; Rev w. II. Milbum at
Mount Vernon Place NJ f. Church South, and
Rev W. l.. Pckard, of Alabama, at the Thir-
teenth Street Baptlst Church.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-13
washingtonians at Chapel Point.

CHAPEL POINT. MD, Aug. 12.-Quitc n
number of Washington people take the 4.4O
b. and p. train on Saturday afternoon and run
down here for stay until Monday morning.
Yesterday afternoon two coach loads came
over to the Prospect House from Cox Station,
the point on the railroad nearest this place, II
distance of two miles and half
Professor Bischon, who is here with his fam
lily, lent his mastery touch to the organ in the
chapel this morning. This chapel, by the way,
was built in 1741. 1t, with the manor, be-
longs to the Jesuts, who are the largest prop
ertv own ers in this section.
The ladies at the hotel arranged pleasant
little progressive euchre party last night, in
which sixteen took part The prizes were won
by Miss Cuttings of Washington, Mrs Cross of
Chapel Point, and Messrs. Alexander Voor-
hees and Cowell of Washington.
John Paul Jones, esq, of Washington is
here with his wife. His yacht is anchored in
Tobacco Creek, which empties into the Poto-
mac here. There are a number OF Interesting
points within easy sailing distance, Lower
Cedar Point, Colonial Beach, Matthias Light
and Port Tobacco.
Chapel Point is beautiful place. There
are plenty of means of recreation, despite the
prevailing quiet. Sailing, grabbing, fishing,
bathing, billiards, croquet, private, theatricals,
for which small hall, with stage, curtain and
scenery, have been provided and regular hops
in a spacious pavilion.
The Howard Rifles, one Of the crack com
panies of the Maryland National Guard, go
into camp here next Friday.
Mr.. j. NJ. RyneX and family, Mrs. NJ. j.
Page and children, Miss Ada Carmen, Mrs.
A. ID. Raub Miss Mary JONES' Miss Nettie
Cuttings, DR.. Reese II. Voorhees,, Hon. G. $.
Voorhees,, T.. S. Kimball and +. " Alexander
are among recent arrivals from Washington.
1t is not the intention of Mr.. Tompkins,
the proprietor, to have excursions coming
here. The place is kept sacred to the guests
and their comfort.
A branch from the Popc's Creek line to
Chapel Point is seriously contemplated.
This will bring Washington in direct commu-
nicntion.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-13
~ Young MANS SLAVE.
What Grace Nolan Relates of Her Mar
ried Life.


ried Life.
Grace Nolan has applied to the courts for
divorce from VIM. G. Nolan, telling a story of
extreme cruelty. They were married Septem-
Der 12, 1883, by the Rev. DIR. Steele, her
maiden name being Grace Howell, and have
one child, Roberta Nolan. She states that al
though she made herself slave to his com
forts and convenience, he has, since two
weeks after their marriage, treated her with
extreme cruelty, kicking, beating and choking
her and cursing her in the vilest language
She states that he has falsely accused her OF
going to improper places, charged her with
in6deties, and by the continuous use Of
coarse and profane language kept her con-
tinuously in terror made her life a burden
and her home hell. Finally she left him,
and he came TO where she was living, and, on
her refusing to return with him, struck her
with q chair. She says she learned after she
left him that he had been in the habit Of fire.
quenting places of bad repute and also Of
going TO places like Marshall Hall with women
of doubtful character. She asks for alimony,
counsel fees, the custody of their child, and
that he be restrained from molesting her in
any WaV,
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The Metropolitan clubs Insurance..

The case of the Columbia and number of
other fire insurance companies against the
Metropolitan Club for an account Of the
actual damages done by the fire in April and
for an Injunction TO prevent any interference
with an Investigation Of the premises, was
The appraisements made by the two parties
varied from five to eighteen thousand dollars,
and compromise could not be made. The
court continued the injunction for four days,
and gave the companies the privilege of send
ing not more than five persons to make an
inspection.
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An UnwarrantabIe Obieotion.

Sunday Herald: The antagonism to the
project for Geological Garden in the valley
of Rock Creek expressed in some quarters, on
the ground that its establishment there would
prevent the opening of drive along the creek,
is entirely without good foundation. The es-
tabishment Of the Zoo would, on the con-
trary, be step in the direction of securing
such drive at an early day. The drive
could be fenced in and not interfere at all with
the Garden. On the contrary, it would add
greatly TO its attractions.
The Washington critic., 1888-08-13
Harvest Picnic at Frederick Wednesday

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
will sell excursion tickets to Frederick and
return for the above occasion for all trains
Wednesday, August l5 good to return ON all
trains of the following day, from Baltimore
Washington, Hagerstown, Winchester, Mar
tinsburg and all intermediate ticket stations
ut one fare for the round trip.
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SULLIVAN VIII WIGHT.
Ho Says He VIII Challenge Kllrain an'
MitnhelI ~ Snnn na ThnY Lnnd.

Ho Says He VIII Challenge Kilrain aud
Mitchell as soon rs They Land.
BOsroN MASS, Aug - For the past ten
days John J.. Sullivan has been boarding at
Hotel Cleveland, Nantasllet Beach, where he
will spend the remainder Of the summer with
his friend Dan Murphy the proprietor. John
is Keeping very quiet aud has begun light
training, so as to he IN fair condition to meet
both Kilrain and Mitchell on their arrival IN
this country. He takes brisk walk Of
twelve miles every day, after which he is
rubbed down. A salt water bath follows.
He was asked II there was any truth in the
statement that Ed Stokes of New York is to
back him for $4,000 against Mitchell or Kill
rain. He replied:
'"rhis much will say: eau get backing in
New York for as much money as they want,
and you can state that will fight kilrain and
Mitchell, one after the other, four weeks only
TO elapse between the battles, for $40 900 n side
each.n
(Which one will you make battle with
first ?r
"Klrain. lie has said great deal about
being champion, but he never won the Title
No sooner will they land than ] shall be after
them. and will follow them up. The only
fear is that Kilrain will not meet me. Mitchell
will come next on my list but mark what |
tell you, he will never dare meet me again in
the ring. lie missed the opportunity of his
his elbow, rendering it almost powerless. If
he had been any good he would have beaten
me then lie will not get the same lucky
chance again"
"Who are your backers?'
"Thoy are New York parties, and don't care
to he known at this time; but | have all the
backing needed"
"When and where will you go into active
training?"
"Of course that depends on the acceptance
of my challenge TO Kilrain aud Mitchell.
Don't make any mistake; they will get chal-
lengc from me as soon as they put foot on
shore. The chances are that my training
quarters will be in New York, where my
backer1 are, and no doubt they will want to be
near me"
"lIave you decided on your trainer yetY
mo, my hackers have a good man in view.
Speaking of trainers, let me say that Nc
Donald, who trained me in England, is n
good, conscientious fellow, and he was with
: me- heart and soul, and ] was never in better
fix in my life than was in England"
"You seem to have some feeling toward
Kilran ~
"Only to show the public that he claims
what he is not entitled to. Compare his
record with mine - all victories and one
| draw"
"lIow long do You expect to remain here ?''
"Until September, when company of us
! 90 out on the road. OF course ] will be ready
| to 90 into hard training when my hackers
say So"
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saturday Rates to Deer Park ana Oakland.

The Baltimore and OHIO RAILROAD VIII sell
special excursion tickets tomorrow (Satur-
day, August IL, to Deer Park, Mountain
Lake Park and Oakland at the rate of 50.
sive. Trains leave b. and O. Depot, New
Jersey avenue and street, at 1855 a. m., 3
p. m. and 9:45 p. m. The 1856 II. III. train
has through Pullman Buffet parlor car and
the 8 and 0A5 p. m. trains have through
Pullman Buffet sleeping cars attached.
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ncr Rates for Furniture,
II Is to Your Advantage to Secure the hest
Prices You Can.

Previous 10 removal We will not refuse any
reasonable bffcr for goods IN our line between
now and about the 18th Of August We dislike
any form OF unreal adye' tiscment and solicit
your Inspection, to see whether we are not
doing is we advertise Our line comprises
Furniture, Carpets Upholstery Goods and Wall
Papers W. II. llouamroN u Co,
1914 street n. w.
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Messrs Mockbee & Co., tho proprietors OF the
old and reliable boot and sloo establishment, at
1908 street northwest, have concluded to
make u reduction of 10 per cent on all goods
sold for cash until the 10th of August.
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The Naval Combat

between the Monitor and Merrimac will be
portrayed with life-lille accuracy this week at
Bay Ridge. Round trip, Sl.OO. No extra
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Our assortment of Reed and Rattan Furni-
ture will meet your demand.
W. H. HoUGHToN s. Co.,
1914 Il st. n. w.
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Fireworlss al Inv Ridge.

The greatest open-air entertainment ever
given in America. 100 persons, ships on
gagged in the representation. No extra charge.
Round trip, fare, $l.00.
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Visiting Cards neatly engraved from your
plates at rs cents per hundred. KERvAND, 1912
Pennsylvania avenue.
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For Spot Cash,

previous to removal, the best bargains ever
offered in the city in Furniture, Carpets and
Upholstery.
w. II. HoUGHToS & Co.,
1911 L st. n. W.
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THE WASHINGTON CRITIC MONDAY 13, 1888
BASEBALL sMAbbTALK.

The following table gives the number OF vic.
tories defeats aud how occasioucd Of each
League and Association nine:
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ItIreworks M nnY nIdre.

The greatest opeuulr entertainment ever
given IN America. 100 persous, q ships en-
gagged In the representation. No extra charge
Round trip, fare, Sl,0O.
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The Nnvnl Cnnihnt

between the Monitor and Merrlmac viii he
portrayed with llfe-lic accuracy this week ut
Bay Ridge Round trip, Sl.O0 No extra
charge.
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Our straw Mattings will please IN style and
prices. ". II. HOuGuroN e. Co..
1914 81. n. W.
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Boots and sh oes at 10 Per Cont. Dlscount

The Only Gcntlcmen's Restaurant
in the northwest Is George Kozel's, 1897 Four
teenth street northwest
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We have reduced another lot Of fine suting
to $40 to order. Eiseman Bros, corner 18th
and L, manufacturing tailors and clothers
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Campaign Flags.

silk and Muslin Flags.
NJ. G.. COPELAND & Co.,
400 11th st. n. W.
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r'ha NaNnl CnInhnt

between the Monitor and Mcrrimac will he
portrayed with iifc-likc accuracy this week at
Bay Ridge. Round trip, S1.00. No extra
charge.
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Our Slip-Cover Materials are of the latest
and in great variety.
W. II HoUGHToN & Co.,
1914 II st. n. w.
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Prince Bismarck has postponed his dc
parture from Freidrlchsruhe.
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Fusseil's Ice-cream. 1926 New Yorka

Ladies' Royal Kid Button, Common Sense
and Opera Toe with Patent-Leather Tips, SO. so.
GARrRELL's, 300 Seventh street.
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go TO John II. Kellv. stalls 62s. $40 and CSC
Centre Market and BOG and Dos Northern Lib
erty. Corned beef a speciality.
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DaIrv WAGONS. >,

Monograms and address dies stamped in
colors at low figures KERvAND's, 1912 Penn
sylvania avenue.
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Lithograph Check Books made TO order.
Handsome designs. KERyAND, 1912 Pennsyl-
vania avenue.