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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-05-16
FOREIGN GOSSIP.

The crown OF Charles Ii, mhoo IL
1860, is the oldest existing in England.
The monastery of Melk. in Austria.
lately celebrated the eight-hundreth
anniversary of its foundation
Some of the handsomest shops in
Paris are now devoted to the sale OF
Japanese wares, and are wholly con-
Quoted by Japs-
Holland reclaims an average of
eight acres per day from the sea, and
the salt water is no sooner crowded
out than cabbage is crowded in.
Queen Victoria objects to the gen
eral use of electric lights at Windsor
Castle, because it is too strong for her
eyes, and it is therefore restricted TO
a few localities.
Including policemen. post-omce
officials. marketmen and women. care
takers, hospital nurses. and newsPac
per writer's and printers, it is estlmat-
ed that fully one hundred thousand OF
the inhabitants of Londonoare nlgnt
workers
The Eiffel Tower is now declared,
even by those who feared that 1t would
be unsightly, to have a Light and
graceful appearance in spite OF us
gigantic size, and to be an imposing
monument, worthy of Paris ="
"A curious animal peculiar o Tas
mania is the Tasmania devil. 1t Is
equal in size to the short-legged
terrier. Its skin is nearly of equal
thickness of that of a pig. and it is
covered with course, jet-black hair. 1t
is of the bear species and possesses a
power of jaw scarcely inferior to that
of the bulldog.
-Ex-King Milan of Servia was SO
afraid of assassination during his reign
that he slept in room with double
doors cased in steel. A powerful
mastiff lay at the foot of his bed, and
he always kept loaded revolver on a
table by his bedside. When eating
alone the King would not use any
made dishes, and satisfied his appetite
with toast and boiled eggs.
The trumpeter who congratulated
the German Emperor early on the
morning of his majesty's birthday an
niversary by joyous blast from his
instrument, has been fined three marks
''for giving a signal which was not re-
quired," but his imperial master has
put balm into the wounds which the
fine inflicted on the patriotic trumpeter
by expressing to him, in a personal
audiences his pleasure at the birthday
salutation, and presenting him with a
f5 note.
Over the grave where Matthew
Arnold lies with his four children, in
Laleham church-yard, there has been
placed a plain maidstone of white
marble. containing beneath the raised
cross the inscription: Matthew Ar
mold, eldest son of the late Thomas
Arnold, D. D., head master of Rugby
School. Born Dec. "a, 1922. Died
April Is, 1888. There has sprung up
light for the righteous. a joyful glad
ness for such as are true-hearted.
"A bridge on one of the upper
courses of the Yang-Tse river, de-
scribed by an American missionary to
China, presents very unusual features
in the way of ornaments. The bridge
is of stone, and has buttresses up and
down stream at each of the piers raised
about five feet above the water. These
buttresses are used to support stand
ing or reclining figures of animals.
Those up stream are water monsters;
down stream are land animals, such as
the buffalo and bear
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-05-16

To REGULATE the stomach, liver and bowel
Little Liver Pills every night Try them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-05-16

Pam from indigestion, dyspepsia and tot
hearty eating, is relieved at once by taking
one OF Carter's Little Liver Pills immediate
ly after dinner. Don't forget this.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-05-16

COOP ADvICE.-UseH Ale's Honey of Hore
hound and Tar for a cough or cold. Pike
Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-05-16

In one small district of Japan LIB horses
were slaughtered last year for use as food
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-05-16

KING M1AN's last official act was to dec
crate his cab-driver.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-05-16

PHILIP ARMOUR Is said to give away notl
ing less than fve-dollar tips to waiter,
train hands, ETC.. when he travels.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-05-16

Michigan, wrote DIR. Schallenberger:
We are selling five different kinds OF
Ague Pills, but yours are in the lead. After
variably fall back on Shallenberger's Fills.
They never fail to effect cure, and living
in the midst of Fever and Ague country,
we speak from experience.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-05-16

JOHN BRIGHT's collection of pipes Il
great value, and Is to be preserved intact.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-05-16


Favore Prescription" nvgating
functional
glhod womnhood remedial
rundown" deb1tated
appetzng cordial
gold by aad pos1e win
satisfaction
outfor
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-05-16

RUSSIAN naval officers were the first to
make general use of and appreciate the ad-
vantages of breech-loading guns for their
1,en-of-war.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-05-16
Physicians Wise i'm Their Generation.

Physicians Wise in Their Generation.
The above class Of scientists recognize,
and have repeatedly borne testimony, to
the efficacy of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
as q remedy and preventive of fever and
ague, rheumatism, want of vigor, liver COM
conditions OF the system. Experience and
observation have taught them it's value.
They but echo the verdict long since pro-
nounced by the public and the press. Only
the benighted now are ignorant of Amer
ica's tonic and Alternative.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-05-16
Engraving and Electrotyplnr,

II you want engravings of Buildings,
Machinery, Portraits, Maps, Plats, or any
thing in this line, write to us for samples
and prices. Best work guaranteed at fair
prices Address
A. N. KELLOGG NEWSPAPER Co,
Kansas City, Mo.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-05-16

IT is thirty-three years since the first
horse-car ever run in New England made q
trip from Cambridge to Boston over the
tracks of the Cambridge railroad
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
Searching for Missing FIremen.

BosTeN, Doc. 2.-Tho removal Of danger.
GUS walls is being carried on under the di-
roction Of the inspectors Of buildings II
will be several days before Bedford street
can be reopened to public travel A large
detail of firemen was employed all day in
overlooking the ruins at points whore the
bodies Of the dead firemen are thought 70 be-
but so far no trace Of the missing men has
been discovered. The Herald has started a
fund for the relief Of the families Of the -four
firemen, and heads the list with subscrip-
tion of $500 Mayor Hart will probably
send communication 10 the board OF aid or.
men to-day asking that immediate steps be
taken 70 lessen the danger Of fires from elec-
trio wires
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
a rnlhnr.. AwfnI crlmn.

CELTNA. o., Dec 2.--About a mile south
Of here several men found John Tugar lying
by the remains Of a blazing fire and shot
through the body. When questioned about
a boy seen with him the night before, Tugar
replied that he was in the fire, poin ting out
where parts of the hoy were still roasting in
tho log heap The men dragged the ashes
and found buttons, buckles bones and pieces
of roasted flesh, all the remains Of a l5-yeaI--
old lad. Tugar, whose bullet wound will
not prove fatal, stated at the inquest held
over the boys remains that the lad was his
son John. They had been tramping, and
Friday night he drove the lad out TO beg.
The little fellow returned late without my
thing. This incensed Tugar who set the
boy at work gathering large quantity OF
wood, with which an immense bonfire was
built Late at night they quarreled, and
he struck the boy. crushing his skull.
Alarmed at what he had done, and thinking
TO destroy the evidence OF his crime, ha
flung the body in the FIRE and spent the bal
anee of the time until daylight poking the
body with sticks 10 destroy il fully. In the
the morning, alarmed at discovery, ha
turned his pistol, which contained but one
load, against his breast and fred.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
A STRANGE peA1H.
The Electric Exocutioner Claims Au9.Ner
Victim In New York.

The Electric Executinner Claims An9.ser
Victim In New York.
New YoRK, Dec. 2--The death Of Henry
Harris from an electric shock, which oe-
CURED late Saturday night in front Of
Bernard Callans dry goods store, No. 675
Eighth avenue, WAS one of the strangest in
the long list OF fatalities from that source
which have occJrred in this city Harris,
with another clerk, Lawrence Hughes, went
to the sidewalk in front of the main entrance
for the purpose Of carrying IN showcase
The two men each grasped handle On the
lower part Of Che case. Below Harris fest
was an iron grating. Above their heads
was one Of the Brush cowNanys arc lights
They lifted the case several inches from tho
ground and ware about to'carry Il inside.
when suddenly lIarrls dropped his end, Ut
tered IA piercing hriel aud lell dead.
The palm of his left hand was scorched
and blockened where lie had held the brass
framework of the showcase la lifting It
from the ground the brass ball ON the top
had come IN contact with tho lower end o.
the carbon OF the electric light The deadly
current passed down the tubing. through
Harris body and was grounded By the iron
grating on which he was standing Hughes.
on the other side of the case, stood upon
stone hagging and consequently felt no
shock. Harris was - years old and leaves a
wife and two children.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
PLEADING FOR couaHLlN.
Judge Wing Addresses tho Cronln Jur
The CLANS Noble Cause.

Judge Wing Addresses tho Cronln Jury.
The CLANS Noble Cause.
CHICAGO, Dec 2.-Immediately upon the
conclusion OF Judge Longenecker's address
to the Cronin jury Judge Wing. Coughlin'.
counsel, began his address. with what is
my client, Dan Coughlin, chargedm n he said
1T Is that he made an agreement with Oh,
men sitting at his side and Others unknown
70 Kill Dr. Cronin, but what proof have w
that no did itl With the exception that DR..
Cronin was killed, everything is purely cir.
cumstantial eyidencer
Continuing. the advocate devoted himself
to prolonged disqusition on the aptnoss of
circumstantial evidence to err, and cited in
stances, among them that OF the Hull case of
New York, in which the husband was sup.
posed 70 be the murderer until Cox, a col
ored man, was run 10 earth by a newspaper
reporter and confessed the decd.
Suspicion Is one thing and ofton strong
one, said the speaker, after drawing his II.
lustration. Remember that this same pub
lie prosecutor, in his opening address, de-
clared, with all the emphasis that character.
lied his last effort, that the doctors clothes
had been sent abroad in the tin box, soldered
for Burke by Klare, and proof would have
been introduced TO substantiate il had not
the clothes been found The public pro
secutor doubtless sincerely believed hi.
statement true, and yet we see that ho was
mistaken
Judge Wing sought TO remove public
prejudice against the Clhn-na-Gael society
by pointing 10 the nobility OF the cause OF
its formation-tho betterment Of ireland.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02

speaK' fship of the house wes decided late
Saturday afternoon. Cen. Henderson, OF
Illinois, presided, and roll call revealed the
fact that 1865 out OF 1859 Republican repre-
sentatives we're on hand
The first ballot resulted as follows: Reed.
a.; Mckinley, S9 Cannon, %; Burrows, 10s
Henderson, rs.
The absen;ees ON the first ballot we're
Morrow, Wiber, Hermann and Taylor, OF
Tennessee Mr. Hermann and Mr. Taylor
came in time for the second vote.
The final vote was Reed, s.; Mckinley.
S1i Cannon, 10; Henderson, 10, and Bur
rows, 10, and Mr.. Reed was declared the
caucus nominee for speaker OF the house.
The first ballot for clerk resulted as fol-
lows; Mcpherson, ll6; Carson, 90 Mr. No
Pherson was declared to be tho nominee
The clerkship disposed Of, voting for SER
geant at arms began. There were two can
didates. ExCongrcssman A. J. Holmes, OF
Iowa, and Charles Reed Of Minnesota
Holmes was nominated on the first ballot.
receiving l42 votes against l3 for Reed.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
Another English Syndicate al work.

ASHLAND, Wis, Dec 2-Within tho last.
few weeks gigantic English syndicate has
been quietly and systematically buying up
all the acreage property in Ashland county
and the entire northern portion OF the state
that lis agents can get options on. Every
thing has been done with the greatest So
crecy and nota single deed has yet been filed
in Ashland county heg.sHer Fcnneliy said
he had been informed tnat large number
Of the deeds were m 3 Sew York bank, and
that when the syndinate had accomplished
all the purchases the deeds would be record
cd in q bunch.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
Alleged Train Robbrer. Barred.

GAINESVILLE, Tex, Dec 2.-The deputy
United States marshals who have been run.
ming down the Santa Fe train robbers
raided Oklahoma city and captured Boil
Donnelly, c. W. Lee and Geo. Farmer, the
kid with the Iron CALI They think they
have almost all the gang now. One Of the
prisoners, Wesley Morris, has lived in Gaines
Vile several years and was considered good
citizen until recently. Some OF the other.
were also people well known here. Ten men
and two women are under arrest They
will have hearing at Purcell, l. T.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
STANLEY COMING HOME.
He WIN Reach Zanzibar on Thursday.
Cant. Cnsntua AdNentnres.

He win Reach Zanzibar ON Thursday.
Capt. Casatps Adventures.
LONDON, Dec 2-The Herald's Zanzibar
special says: Stanley, writing from Wi
kessi, Nov. -, state that all the party ars
well and enjoying Capt Wissmnnns luxur-
les. He complains that his mail has beer
lost or stolen. Ia a postscript dated th,
9th, he announces that he has received tht
English consul's letters and expects 10 arrive
at Bagamoyo on Wednesday, Dec. 4, and
az Zanzibar Thursday
The Rome Riforma publishes letter from
Capt. Casati, Eminis recent companion, dated
Tuhguru, March Is, 1883, describing his ar.
rest in January by order Of King Eabrega.
He was cruelty bound and driven from vii
lage t. village toward tho country Of Chief
kakora, who had orders TO kill him After
eight days suffering and fasting be was res.
cued by Emin, but he lost all his effects
Evening journal., 1889-12-02

He did not take her down In the elevator
aud be is sure she could not have gone down
tho stairway.
smith also says that tall young man with
n black mustache shot himself on the seven, 4
hoor near the composing room door Smith
was up on his last trip and called TO the
young man TO come Into the elevator, but he
seemed dazed by the heat and smoke and
deliberately drew revolver and fred into
his own head, falling as Smith supposes,
quite dead.
just before he fired the shot he exclaimed,
my God My wife and
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
A sso.oOo Fire at syraouse.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Dec. 2--At 5:l5 D. m.
Sunday fire broke out in the carpenter shor
Of Thomas jackson, Jr., situated in tho lum.
Der yard OF G. H. Baker & Co, and in les.
than half an hour $50, 900 worth Of lumber
was burning. The loss on lumber will prob
ably reach the full value, $50, 900, on which
there is an insurance Of S95O00. Kleini
restaurant, which fronted ON James street
and was surrounded by the lumber, wa,
also destroyed. Klein's loss is about $50, 900
insured for $4,000.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
TronhIe Renorted N I.lahon.

WASHINGTON, Dee . "A privete dispatch
received in this city from Paris announced
that trouble had broken out in Lisbon, pro
sumably stirred up by the recent events in
Brazil Careful inquiry among those most
likely to be informed Of any out break in
Portugal has failed TO confirm the report
that there has been a revolution IN Lisbon
but 1t is believed that there may have been
some republican demonstration there whi4 b
caused disturbance
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
I.nvver OTaoArtbpr,s sn,o,d..

WASHINGTON, Dec. Prank MacArth ur,
a young lawyer Of New York city, the son
Of Judge Arthur Macarthur, Of this city,
committed suicide last evening by jumping
from the limited express on tho Pennsyl-
vaniR road between Baltimore and Wash
ingt0n while the train was at full speed
Judge Macarthur was travelling with his
son, who had been somewhat dissipated
lately
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
nev. JOIN panleror nend.

CHAAuERsBURG, Pa, Dec Rev. John
j. Pomeroy, d. d., pastor Of the Central
Presbyterian church, died at his residence
here Sunday, after two weeks sickness from
erysipeias. He was 55 years Of age and waa
a trustee of Lafayette college at Eastou and
Of the Nelson Female college Of this rlacs-
When the Loyal Legion Of the United States
was organized in 1855 DR.. Pomeroy was
elected chaplain.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
The presIdont CoInr yvest.

WASHINGTON, Dec. at is announced
that the president and Mrs. Harrison win
leave Washington ON Friday or Saturday
Of this week for Chicago 10 attend the
opening Of the Chicago Auditorium next
Monday night. lt-is understood that Vice
President Morton and Mrs Morton, Assist
ant Postmaster General Clarbson and Mrs
Clarkson, Attorney General Miller and Mira
Miller and one or two other members OF the
cabinet with their ladies will make up the.
party that viii accompany tho president on
the western trim.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
callnehnn,s suit plsmisnsd.

PTTTsRURG, Dec. 2-The. famous conspir-
aey suit Of Edward Callaghan againsa I. v
Powderly, J. r. Byrne and Peter Wise came
up for trial before Justice Merritt at Scott
dale Saturday. The justice decided that
there was not sufiicieAt evidence presented
to hold the defendaats for cours and dis
missed the case.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
A little Girl Drowned.

AUGUSTA, Me-, Dec 2.-Margaret, the III
year-old daughter Of Maj. O. e. Michaelis,
Of the United States arsenal, was drowned
Sunday in pond on the arsenal grounds,
having broken through the ice while skat.
ing Her brother Francis, aged II, was
saved by Maj. Michaelis, who nearly lost
his own life in his efforts to save the chill.
dren. He is in a precarious condition.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
ruentr-rIre NYere KIIled.

SAN FnANcIsco, Dec 2--Chinese advices
state that the most violent typhoon known
in yoars devastated the Island cf Sado ON
Oct 2l, destroying fifty houses and as,many
boats. Fire at kauldamanchf on Oct Is
destroyed 1S3 houses. Three eb8ldren were
burned TO death The Misemona at Semi
chinlae collapsed ON Nov. 4 Twenty-Five
people were killed and thirty iajured.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
Nineteen Wore prowned.

SAN Francisco Dec 2.-The steamship
Gaelic from China and Japan brings news
that the American ship Cheseborough was
wrecked Oct 80 by running ON the rocks or
Sluchi-ri-Hama and nineteen of the crew
were drowned. The "a el was from Hoko-
date to San Francisc tn sulphur. -Four
of the crew were saved.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
De Luoa KILLED Cunningham.

BosTOa, Dec. 2.-De Luca, arrested for the
murder Of Millionaire Cunningham at Mil
ton, has made a full confession. He says he
fred the shot to attract tho attention of his
two comrades and bring them TO his assis t.
ance, but the bullet entered Cunningham's
body. g. Coccheara and s. Amato the com.
panions Of De Luca, are also under arrest.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
Shot m a aambIlnr ouarreI.

HRpPNER Ore. Dec 2.--During gambling
quarrel between Hiram Harper and Andrew
and Newton Jonss the Jones brothers
brutally beat Harper, who afterward shot
Newton loHes dead. Bvstanders prevented
him froln also killing Anorsw.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
A RaiIroal Fireman NuIed

PROVIDENCE, r q, Dec. 2-Herbert A
Langley, fireman Of the switch engine which
was run into last night by the Old Colony
steamboat tsain, died Sunday of his injuries
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
$l5

The latest out, a handsome three
quarter Beaver English Walking
Jacket, double breasted and cut
away in front, bound all around,
satin faced. This coat has sold the
best; it is particularly desirable for a
good figure, as 1t is close fitting and
very becoming.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02

Misses Striped Newmarket, stand
ing collar, bell sleeves and belt with
handsome pearl buckle. A pretty
and serviceable garment. IS, 80,
and 80.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02

Misses Directoire Newmarket,
plated back, bell sleeves. New and
unique. 81, IS and SO.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
hilraln CaIlsd Back.

BALTmoRg, Dec. 2-Kilrain left today for
Mississippi to stand trial for bis fght with
Susts..U lalst = ~.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02

A handsome dark blue Beaver
coat, with cape, bell sleeves and
silk girdle. 4 years, $500, rising
so cents for every two years.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
40

A handsome pueetoire Beaver
Jacket, bell sleeves. corded buttons,
welt seams, satin faced. One of the
newest styles. Comes in navy blue,
black and castor.
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$40

A plain Directoire Beaver Jacket,
satin faced, bell sleeves. Both neat
and stylish. All vest fronts sell
well.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
$15.

A fine fur back eorkscrew
Directoire Jacket, bell sleeves, cord
ed buttons ana bound all aronnd,
satin faced and seams bound. We
have received many congratulations
on this coat; it is beauty.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
COAT DEP PARTMENT.
Grand Exposition at Retail.
CRANOR & co,
621 Market Street.

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to b. tonof are ways
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Worho in We ennoe epe o in because
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Evening journal., 1889-12-02

A very stylish striped Gretchen
rolling collar, double sleeve and
girdle. Price from $3.50 to $6,
according to the size. Collars,
brown and green.
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$500.

A plain thIee-qUarter Beaver
Jacket, bell sleeves, welt seams.
Comes in black only. While this is
plain it appeals to those Of quiet
taste.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
$3.50.
S13.

A pretty striped Gretchen coat,
with rolling collar, bell sleeves and
belt. All sizes, 81.
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Nj. Reed the Lucky sIan.
WAsHNGToN, Dec. 2.-The contest for the
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$500.

"A very cheap plain Beaver Jacket,
with bell sleeves and plated back,
satin faced and bound all around.
We have the same Coat, unbound,
for $4.00. 1t comes i'll navy blue
and black.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
$40.

A Wide Vale Directoire Jacket
with bell sleeves and rolling collar.
We feel highly favored in obtaining
this coat for our patrons.
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$500.
$3.50.

English Walking Coat, double
breasted, satin faced and bound all
around. 1t is of the finest quality
of cloth and made throughout in a
faultless manner. 1t comes in navy
blue, black and tan.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
500

The cream of our Jackets is
this Seal Cloth Directoire Jacket.
1t is new, it is stylish, the mater
ial is of the best quality and the
making perfect. 1t needs no argu-
ment, it sells at sight.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
$4.OO.

A plain black Stockinette Coat,
bound all around with mohair braid,
seams bound and Coat faced with
ItAhan Cloth.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02

A pretty Gretchen in plaid and
stripe, with rolling collar, cape and
belt. Prices from 50 to $3.50.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02

A handsome Wide Vale Jacket,
bound all around, bell sleeves, plait-
ed back. We cell your attention to
this Coat with pride. For cheap
Goat we have nothing to equal it.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
$4,000
500.

A Seal Cloth Coat, 2S inches long,
tight fitting, bell sleeves, handsomely
lined and made throughout, an ex.
exquisite garment.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
$40.

A pretty three quarter, tight
fitting, Seal Cloth Jacket, bell
sleeves, satin-lined, with fancy
stitching down the front.
Evening journal., 1889-12-02
$500.
$500.

A fine black Stockinette Jacket,
with revere front and bell sleeves,
bound all around and trimmed with
silk braid.