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CONDENSED LOCALS,

Judge Cox has made decree of divorce in
the case of Maria L. Crawford against W. G..
Crawford.
Subscriptions have been received by the GEN.
trail dispensary of the. Emergency hospital
from b. H. Warder, A. T. Britton, B. II. War
ner, W. Z. Edmonston, VIM. Gait, ]. G. Judd,
L. X. johnson, Q. j. Bell w. b. Gurley, and
ii. NJ. Parker S25 each, and from lady ESQ
Michael Murphy. an old soldier, was given
lodgings at the first precinct station yesterday
morning. Murphy entered the station about I
o'clock and complained that he had been as
saulted In a saloon and robbed of his pension
papers. His face showed evidences Of fight.
During the forty-eight hours ending at 8
o'clock this morning there were 105 arrests by
the police, sixteen being recorded as ''drunks. "
The fire Saturday afternoon at the house oc-
cupied by Mahala Washington, 1886 Cedar
street, caused damage of about 800. 1t ID
supposed to have originated by Mrs. Washing
tons four-year-old boy playing with matches
during the absence of his mother
At q meeting Of the single-tsx league last
night addresses were made by President
Bowen. Messrs. Hemingway, Henry Smith,
and others.
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To the Editor of TEE EVENING STAR:
Can you give me any information in regard
to puzzling question, viz: Why do the man.
ayers Cor nais-managers) of the opera com.
panies seek to deprive the public of any infor.
nation or pleasure that may be derived from
reading hbretto before the performance o,
the opera2 More than once some member OF
my family, after trying at book and music
stores to buy one, has gone down to the opera
house, only to be told that none can be had
until the doors open at night. OF what use il
1t then? In the dim crepuscular light" of our
thesters no one who values his eyesight would
read one, and after the curtain rises what can
be more stupid than to sit porting over the dia-
logue and songs instead of watching the action
OF the play? Why should not the ibrettos 90
on sale with the tickets2 II they did. believe
more would be sold than are now by the shrill-
voiced youths who go about between the acts
Especially between the last ttoo) calling ''opery
books fifteen cents"
good.
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A Walk to Baltimore,

FOUR YOUNG MEN TAKE A SUNDAY TRAMP ON A
WAGER.
Yesterday morning Messrs. Hoover, Dayhoff
Keane, and Dorr, young men from the Center
market, determined to settle the question and
started from 18th and Boundary streets at
o'clock for tramp to Baltimore and purse OF
925, offered by the butchers in Center market
MIR. S. C. Blair also started to settle side bet
of S25 to SIS that he would beat Dayhoff. As
the roads were in bad condition fast time was
impossible. The purse contestants stopped at
Laurel for dinner, but Blair kept ON, and
reached Mt Winans, the stopping point, al
254. making the distance in seven hours and
fifty-four minutes, thereby winning the side
bet. Dayhoff. however, won the purse bet,
and Keen finished second. At Laurel, Nd, Mr.
Hoover. who had led all the way, gave up the
race. Messrs. Chas. II. Kettler and J. 81. CARL
were the starters and A. p. Gier the road
referee. 1t is probable that another race will
result
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RObinsOn's Failure.

From the New York Tribune.
II hear that Robinson has failed again." said
New York business man.
''Yes, so hear" replied the second New
York business man.
Total wreck, everything gomez" said the
first.
'Yes, everything; all liabilities; no assets al
ALL"
Yes. that's so. Lost all he's got"
"Yes."
'Well, I knew it had to come"
SIS that sop
"Yes, said SO year ago."
'How did you know2"
"Oh, Robinson is slow-terribly slow. Why,
have known him to be gone ten minutes to his
luncheon. Yes, sir; and he always took seven
or eight minutes. Can't succeed in business
and waste good time like that. Good-byr
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MIR. Blatne's NepheXy.

San Francisco Special to Portland Oregonian.
VIM. Gillespie Walker, who entered the
Jesuit order at Santa Clara about two years ago
to study for the priesthood, has been obliged
to retire temporarily from the society by the
development Of a lung affection. Walker has
gone to Montana, where he will sojourn with
his father until the restoration of his health
He is a son of James G. Biaines favorite sister
who died just after the presidential defeat OF
the republican leader. The young man is
about twenty-five years of age and a brilliant
scholar. The Jesuit fathers are very much in
doubt as to whether he will recover
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Blaming the Americans in Samoa

Sydney letter on the subject of the Samoan
troubles which appears in the Frankf,~ter Zeit-
ung, declares that the truth of the report that
the rebellion was instigated by Americans is
frankly acknowledged by all English CORE.
spondents in Samoa, all of whom deeply regret
the action taken by the Americans. Capt
Leary, the American commander, is severely
reproached for encouraging Mataafa. The
munition, would long ago have consented to
negotiate had not American traders promised
the arrival Of a steamer from San Francisco
with arms and ammunition. The letter also
indicates that the turning of the English con.
sulate into hospital led to the German com.
plant that the English officials were showing
sympathy with the rebels.
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English Tenant Wrong.

From the London Truth
In 1869 One Ash Farm, Monyash, which has
been since that date tenanted by the Bowman
family, was only poor homestead, with much
uncultivated land and right of pasturage
over two neighboring commons. In two hun
dred and twenty years the tenants have en-
closed, drained and cultivated these 800 acres,
put up, chiefly at their own expense, out
houses and agricultural buildings and greatly
improved the farm house. And what is the re-
suit? The rent has been about multiplied by
ten on the strength of their improvements, and
if they are turned out tomorrow the whole
visible results of these two centuries Of toll and
outlay are the property of his grace the Duke
of DevOnshire. And there are people who
think that this system can last!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-14
American Excavations in Greece.

New York Times London Cable
Prof. Waldstein, the head of the American
Archaeological Institute at Athens, has scored
notable discovery in excavations on the
Acropolis in the form of a beautifully preserved
head of Iris belonging to the frieze of the
Parthenon, which exactly fits and completes
portion of a slab at the British museum. In
recognition of his work the Greek authorities
have presented the original fragment and a
cast of the whole slab to the American school.
The lectures of Prof. Waldstein and his associ-
ate. Tarbell, have been attended by many stu
dents of other national institutes, and have at
tracted general attention. The American ex-
cavations at Ikarie and Starnata have Welded
good results, and the government has given
permission to dig at three other important
places, but lack of funds prevent our school
from taking the lead Of all the institutes OF
Athens
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CITY ITEMS.


Our coffees are fresh roasted and OF very fine
quality. We make a speciality of our tea and
conee department. and guarantee 20 furnish
You with better coffees and teas than can be OBJ
tanned elsewhere for the same money. Our
Mocha and Java coffee at SOC. a 10. is unex-
eelled Our coffee at 25c. per ID. will make q
delightful drink. Splendid mixed tea at Soc
per H.. "Lau Hing" our own brand Of tea. at
65c. q Id. win equal any dollar-per-lb. tea TO be
had elsewhere. 1t is truly wonderful how large
a number OF customers come to purchase these
elegant teas and coffees
Dining-rooms, cafes, and Others using coffee
and tea in quantities can get fine goods at low
prices from us. NJ. T. MEfzeHR.
IL All 18th ST N W
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What He Said to MIR. Gladstone.

From the London World.
Here is story which is vouched for by a
well known conservative member of parlia-
ment. Mr.. Gladstone walked down to the
house Of commons one afternoon enveloped,
after his won't in a thick dark cloak. Behind
him, at distance of few yards, walked the
conservative member in question. When near
st. Stephens, the conservative member OBJ
served that man who was on the pavement
stepped forward and said something in the ear
of the liberal leader. Mr.. Gladstone threw his
head in the air and walked on. while the man
looked after him with satisfied expression.
The conservative members curiosity was
awakened, and he went up to the man. What
did you say to Mr.. Gladstone?" he asked.
oh was the reply, II only told him he was
old scOundrel -
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Continuation Of the Great Bankrupt
sale at Augenstein's, sl7-sl9-s2l It'll st. NV.
Read list Of bargains for tomorrow. All goods
being sold at one-third regular price: Patent
Hour Stoves, &c.; Table Oilcloth, isc yd; cop
per bottom Tea Kettles. 20c.; l2-qt block tin
Dishpans, l5c.; block tin Saucepans, 8, 10, lac.
large porcelain-lined Cook Pots. lsc.; cedar
Washtubs, 6s and 7sc. each; large covered
flour Buckets, Is and 2Sc. each; patent handle
Frying Pans, Is and 17c. each; block tin Muffin
Pans, 11c.; waste paper Baskets, 1sc.; 100
Clothespins, &C.; Flatiron and Stand, 1sc.: two
of the following articles, &C.: Towel Racks,
Graters. Strainers, Ladies' Match Boxes, Meat
Forks, Egg Beaters, Mixing Spoons, Cake Turn
ers. Dredging Boxes, Dippers, Lifters and Pie
Plates. S. w. AUGESsTEIS, Sl7-S19-s21 7th st.
NV.
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PREACHER MURDERED In ALABAMA.-A dis
patch from Hartzel, Ala, says: Friday night
the Rev. BENZ. Rains, Methodist preacher in
the western part of Morgan county was MUIR
dered. Mr.. Rains, his brother Bob and a
man named Sims had been to Somerville, and
started home in the afternoon. The minister's
horse reached home riderless late Friday night.
and the family sent out messengers to find the
missing man. His dead body was discovered
eight miles from home lying near the roadside.
He had been stabbed to death. There is q
clew 10 the murderer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-14

A sale without a parallel in the shoe bust
ness of Washington. Our store filled with peo-
pie every day this week. and every one made
happy with the extraordinary bargains secured.
Here is what we are doing:
Cousins make very best Kid or Fine Straight
Goat Ladies Shoes opera or common sense
style; regular price $3.50. now go at Sl.75.
Cousins make Misses Shoes same as above;
regular price $3.50, now go at S1.25.
Children's Fine Pebble Goat Spring Heels,
with tips; never sold less than 75c., now go at
Csc.
cut cannot be bought less than g. SO, our cut
price SLIPS.
Mems warranted Calf Caters, lace or button
shoes; marked to sell at 80, now 60 at 81. 50.
Mems Slippers, all leather or embroidered;
value 81; now go at SOC.
Come and take pair of Shoes at half price.
THE STAR SHOE House, 726 7th st.
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On Intimate Terms,

Washington Correspondent New York Tribune.
A novel definition of what constitutes init
macy was given the other day in the Supreme
Court. All the judges were doing while the
counsel in some interminable case was reading
from the testimony. Rather unexpectedly one
of the justices reused up and asked the lawyer
if he claimed there was any intimacy between
the parties.
Il do. your honor" said the lawyer. II will
read the testimony again on that point
And he read the question as follows:
Were you on intimate terms with the
prisoner"
Witness-''Yes, l was. He often called me
ID fool"
The court looked surprised, but the lawyer
went right on with his argument.
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A Great storehoase Of Treasure.

New York Letter to Providence Journal
fancy it would be a glorious sight to see the
treasures stored in battered old leather trunks
and tin boxes and what-not in the great steel
cubby-holes Of the safe-deposit company of
the vanderbilts, managed by ex-Postmaster-
General Thos. L. James, in AID street. The
family plate Of the Astors. the jewels of the
Vanderbilt women, the coupons of the Loril-
lards and their diamonds also, all are in these
steel tombs. The wealth Of the Knickerbock-
ers and Of the Standard Oil kings and of the
bonanza miners Of California 10 all amply rep
resented in that dull and somber cellar, and I
fancy it would surprise the richest king almost
a. much as the poorest New Yorker to see what
q treasure il all amounts to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-14

UNTIL my immense stock of all grades of wall
papers will be sufficiently reduced to be advan-
tageousiy placed in my store l OffT these goods
ht following prices: A No. white blank. 8
yards long. at 7ll8c. wholesale, l0c. retail
superior quality gold ground. 20 and 25c.; fine
embossed Colds at % and soc.
am no everyday sensational advertiser
and viii sell strictly at the quoted prices
Sample books open to everybody. All goods
new and just received from the mills
". IL. SPELsHoUsE. 7th, near l. street.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
ANITSEMENTS TONIGHT.

CONGREGATIONAL CHUEcH.-Shaw concert.
Acknowledgement
NArIoNAL.-'.She."
HARRIs' .-"Harbo Lights"
KERSAS's--variety.
GLoBE--Variety.
PANoRAMA.-''Battleo of shiloh"
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PROPOSALS

PROPOSALS. FOR FIRE ALARM TELEGRAPH
" AND WATCHMEN TlME DETEcTOR SIS
TEMS.-December %, lSss.-Sealed proposals. in
be received the Bureau Provisions and Clothing
Navy Department, Washington, ID. c.. until ELfVEN
freight labor and materials necessary furnish and
install ready for in the Navy Yard Washington,
tector systems strict accorance WITH and subject
to- all the conditions and requirements of the plans
notes and detailed specifications file IN the General
formation o5tained lie BIDS decided Sy ios The n,
the contract, and 70 be completed within 40 days
thereafter The Department reserves the right 10 re-
,ect any proposal not deemed the Gov
d31-law4w Paymaster General. U. & Navy
CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED BY
- me at my ONCE, 14l6 street northwest up 70
TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON, Of TUESDAY, JAM
Privileges In connection with coming
of President-elect Harrison:
!. The privilege Of the Of the various reserys-
street to the Capitol and of erecting thereon
stands for seats-the stands TO conform all the
and all the requirements of the Committee ON Street
Decoration In connection with its task Of street
ration-and 70 effect no permanent damage 20 the
March 10 and all damage, IL any. 20 grounds made
good TO the satisfaction Of this Committee Plats ev-
shown at my Office and any other information given
that may be desired.
2 The privilege of printing and the sale under tho
of Inauguration Day with such advertisements Of
such design and size the Committee may approve.
Each bud 70 be accompanied by certified check
the bid, 70 be returned if the same be not accepted
The right 70 reject any or Al bids or e waive defects
Chairman OF Com. on Parks and Reservstions
Washington. ID. C.. Jan. z, 1883 jas-5t
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LOCAL MENTION.
The Weather.

For the Districtof Columbia, Virginia, Mary
land. Delaware, North Carolina, South Caro-
lima. Georgia and Eastern Florida. fair. nearly
stationary temperature; winds generally north
erlv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-14

The ARMoR COLLECTION OF PAINTINGS will
be placed on exhibition at the salesroom of
Walter u. Williams 4 Co., corner 10th street
and pennsylvania avenue. tomorrow morning,
January Is, from 9 o'clock am. to o'clock D.
m. where intending purchasers and connois-
seurs are invited TO call and examine them
The collection embraces every variety of sub
ject. numbering in all about 125 canvases, and
has received the unstinted praise of being the
Sale takes place Thursday evening. January II,
at 100 O'Clock. For further particulars see ad-
vertisement in auction column.
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AGED PEOPLE

Whose blood has become thin impure are especially
liable to attacks Of rheumatism, to that weakness
called general debility" The pains and aches Of the
former relieved by Hoods Sarsaparilla which pu-
rifles and vitalizes the blood while it also tones and
builds up the whole system. Try Hoods Sarsaparilla
and realize the peculiar benefit which it gives
Il have taken Hoods Sarsaparlla for dyspepsia and
as tonic Alternative, with the most beneficial results
have also used ii for rheumatism with good effect
regard it of the very best family medicines and
would not willingly be without it"-A B. CURRY
Providence, r. L.
HOODS SARSAPARILLA
Sold by all druggists. 81 six for So Prepared only
by &C. ]. HOOD Co, Apothecaries Lowell. Mass
100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR
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A Sweet Potato Explodes.

From the Philadelphia Record
mammoth sweet potato was taken home
yesterday by Lewis Smith, of Mays Landing,
N. j., who gave it to his wife to be roasted.
She placed it in the oven of the stove with
out breaking the skin. Shortly afterward
the family was startled by terrific explo-
sion. The potato had burst, blowing off both
oven doors and stirring things up generally in
the kitchen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-14

The BIOLOGICAL SocrETY.-The Biological soci-
ETY. Saturday night elected officers for the en-
suing year as follows: President Lester F.
Ward; vice-presidents, c. b. Riley, Richard
Rathbun, G. Hart Merriam and Frank Baker:
secretaries, John b. Smith and F. A. Lucas:
treasurer, F. H. knowlton; members of coun,
ell, L. II. Bean, r. E. @. Stearns, +. W. True.
George Massey and c. d. Wolcott.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-14

Fnu1r Or TIE LooM,
Yard wide; blesched cotton; SIC.
LONSDALE CAMBRIA yard wide finest quality
BLACK SILKS, excellent quality 81 and sl25
LADIES' BROADCL0TH, pure WOOL yard and hall
wide, reduced to zoe. real value 81.
HENRIETTA CLOTH SUiTING. very finest DUAL
ty dress goods nearly yard and a-haf vide; reduced
DOUBLE WOOL BLANKETS, immense size; extrs
heavy slightly imperfect: o.. so, e3, &3 as.
SILK Pushes and VELvETS 80, Toe. 81
ASTRACHAN CLOTH, yard and a-half wide 15c
STYLISH CLOTH PLA1DS, yard and q half wide
pure wool; Soc, cheap at 1oc.
HENRIETTA CASHMERES, extra wide; double
width; pure wool; all colors; reduced TO 45c
finest quality PURE WOOL BLANKETS, Is
ROYAL FRENCH SERGE. elegant Dress Goods
wide double width pure WOOL reduced to 37lSc.
fhkNCH sAIrfNE COMFORTS. large hand
some styles, 81. so.
CARRIERS.
I'll MARKET SPACE, NEAR 9TH ST.
Next door to the Boston Variety Store
VALUABLE PRESENTS FOR CASH CUSTOMERS
CASH CUSTOMERS will select one of the following
presents with purchase of Is over: Pair OF Ele
eantDsmask Towels. worth 81; half Dozen Damasi
Napkins, worth 75c, or pair Of Silk Embroidered
Cursets, worth 75c.
Cash Customers will select one Of the foHlowina
Presents with 9 purchase Of $40: One Dozen Fine
Damask Linen Napkins. worth 41.5O; Two Pairs OF
Elegant Damask Towels worth e2; . Largesize Hand
some Bridal Quilt worth S15Q Ja2
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AN ESCAPED CONVICT FROM VIRGINIA AR
RESTED HERE.-Yesterday afternoon at the
Baltimore and Ohio depot Policeman Howe's
attention was attracted to a negro who an
swered the description of Jas Posey. alias
''Posey James, who with another negro, es-
capped from the Richmond penitentiary some
months ago. The officer arrested the negro
aud escorted him to the sixth precinct station.
When locked up the prisoner admitted that he
was the person wanted in Virginia and said
that he had been in this city for about two
months. The Richmond authorities were no.
titled and will send for the prisoner this even
ing. Posey was sentenced to three years for
stealing watch, but had only served few
days IN the penitentiary when he made his es-
cape.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-14

rooms were thronged to-day with interested
parties examining the rare collection of Japan
ese porcelains, bronzes, &c. II viii be on view
up to the hour Of sale, which will be begun on
Wednesday next, January 16, ct II o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-14

The FUNERAL OF MISUNDERSTANDING SINGLE
ToN.-After services yesterday afternoon at his
residence, 1920 18th street northwest. the re-
mains Of the late ex-Representative o. r.
Singleton, of Mississippi, were taken to the b.
| and p. depot and started for Canton, Miss.
accompanied by Col. Singletons daughter and
her husband. The Mississippi delegation acted
as pall-bearers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-14

READ W. b. MOSES 4 Sons advertisement il
this paper; II Is the best opportunity ever of
fered to buy home furnishings at low prices.
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Going at Half Price.

Digestion of food facilitated by taking DIR.
Henley's Celery. Beef, and Iron. 1t gives tone
to the stomach and aids nature
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PRICES Positively Cur IN HALF.

PRICES POSITIVELY Cur IN HALF.
For Tomorrow Only.
AT Il. GOLDsCHMID's,
Formerly of 9TH ST.,
1007-I009 st. n. ".
50 Bronze Vases at S1.48.
As CT. Bronze Vases at "a cts.
IS ct. Bronze Vases at u cts.
% CT. Picture-frames at ~ cts.
Is CT. Music Rolls at Is cts.
81 Music Rolls at As cts.
Is ct. Scrap Books at cts.
IS Ct Decorated lS-inch Trays at Is cts.
10ct. Paper Cutters at cts.
% CT. Inkstands at 10 cts.
so ct. Hair-brushes at % cts.
Hair-pins, packages for cts.
Is CT. Dressing Combs at u cts.
10 ct. Dressing Combs at ) cts.
Rubber Fine Combs. for cts.
% CT. Pocket-knives at II cts.
Is CT. Pocket-knives at cts
% CT. Shoe-horns at u cts.
Turney's Best Black London Pins, cts. a
box.
Queens Royal Toilet Pins, books for 5 cts.
READ Wash, b. Williams advertisement of
slaughter sale, on fourth page.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-14

lee CREAM, Charlotte Russo, Jelly, at Fus.
sells, 1925 New York avenue
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For Bright, Quick Fire and cheap.
clean fuel buy Washington Gas Light Company's
Coke. JOHNSON BRo1HERs,
3m Exclusive Agents
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COMBINATION FrxTURFs

Buy YoUE Coal Coke and Wood from JOHN.
son BROTHERS, the leading firm in the Dis
trict
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Chronicle Building, All 18th, opposite
Star Building. Rooms and floors for rent for
| business
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That invaluable liniment, Salvation Oil, can
be bought for Is cents q bottle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-14

Send Postal to Funk's Sewing Machine
Agency, 1881 9TH ST., near o. Repairing Il at
your house. Good machines from SIS up. All
fully warranted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-14

BAKERS NORWEGIAN Cop LIVER On
Prevents, controls, and cures consumption. To
insure success insist on Bakers Oil.
JNo. G. BAKER d Co., Philadelphia