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The morning call., 1890-12-24
Controllers OF Sugar.

AT the adjourned annual meeting of the
Hawaiian Comm ercial and Sugar Company
Claus Spreckels, John ID. Spreckels, A. B.
Spreckels, Henry l.. Dodge and j. L. Roster
were elected Directors. There was a rep
resentation of $1,000 shares out of 100, OO0
The company is out of dept, as shown by
the financial statement. The sugar yield
during the year was 5000 tons, or about 1000
less than was estimated at the previous an
nual meeting. Action on the consolidation
and increase OF capital stock propositions
was POSTPONED until january 18th.
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Claus; song, Long Life to Santa Claus" Santa
Claus as exhibit b; plaintiff confesses judgment;
court chorus; Santa Claus In command; Christ
mas tree and gifts; closing carol, "Wagen Chill :
dren. aken; curtain.
C. \. Murdoch. Superintendent OF the school,
acted as director OF music, aud Miss Daisy
Crowell accompanied on The plano. After the
the festival
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CHRIsTMAs SWEETS.
Calvary Church Sunday-School Pupils
Entertainment.

Calvary Church Sunday-school Pupils
Entertainment.
The SuDday-schooi pupils Of Calvary Church.
corner Geary and Powell streets. were enter
tained last night with stereopiicon exhibition,
a rantomime and liberal amount OF candles.
The programme was opened with views Of a
TIP around the world. The slides were operated
by Howard Tibbets, and DIR. Steele delivered the
lecture. Then followed views of all the pastors
and 0ificsrs OF the church and Sunday school,
In lbe parlors a screen was stretched, upon
which was afterward presented comcal panto
mime, MAY Jane aud benjamin" Two Christ
mas trees, with customary decorations were
te', composed Of W. X. Thompson. ii. l.. Van
Wrinkle. B. Romaine and 8. Symngton sang
STARS OF the Summer Night"
Charles Burnett reclied Transformation"
and the programme concluded with distrlbu-
ton OF candies. The Superintendent OF the
Sunday school, James Horspurgh Jr, efficiently
managed The enfert aiumeul
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CeIe.tiaI celebration.

The Chinese connected with the Christian
school 10 tho old Globe Hotel building on Dupont
street beld their Christmas festivities under The
supervision of Rev. DR.. A. w. LOOMS, whose
wife Is President OF the mission. The rooms
were attraetiveiy decorated aud the children
gayiy dressed for The occasion. The programme
of recitations. songs, hymns and texts was we'll
carried OH aud reflected great credit upon the
teacher Miss Jessie f. WIsner
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At 81. Jnmes'.

The sanctuary OF the handsome new Church
OF st. James, corner Twenty third and Guerrero
streets. Is being deliberately decorated for The
Christmas festival. The excellent choir OF the
church. assisted by other singers Will render
Milard's mass Ia Il. Before the sermon Adams
" Noel" will be sung, and the ofieriory piece
will be Mercandantc's "Salye Martan
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ALL ARE HOSANNAHS.
Carols and Hymns of Praise for
the Nativity.
Tbs RELIGIONS ard Social lsbration of Christ
mas Will B. Batter Perhaps Than
Ever in This City.

The programmes of Christmas carols,
much the same as in past years, will be rem
dered in the different churches and halls of
this city in observance of the feast of Christ's
nativity. An improvement, however, is ap-
parent in many of the musicians efforts for
the coming events, which may be seen from
the following announcements, particularly
In the programmes of Grace Church, ST.
Joseph's, st. Bridgets. Trinity Church and
the French Church, where the famous tenor
Guile will sing. The other festivities are
equally full of promise Tor a fitting celebra-
fion.
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Mrs. Gray VIII Sing.

Owing to The temporary Illness OF Mrs. John
Gray the Christmas festival OF the Church OF the
Advent has been postponed until Friday even
ing al O'Clock in living Hall. A very enjoya-
able event is expected, as Mrs. Gray VIII parl-
cpate in the programme.
The Order of Chosen Friends will hold a re.
union OF members and their friends on New
Years eve al Odd Fellows Hall. A literary en-
tertainment ana dance will be given.
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Arrival OF tn, Shin Iudta.

When news was received on Change yes
terday that the ship Ercsons had passed an
abandoned ship thirty miles off Cape st.
George, the general impression among in
surance and shipping men was that it was
the ship India, bound to This port from Ma
naimo. AT 9 O'Clock last evening" however,
the India, to the relief OF al interested,
came safely into port. bringing 1900 tons OF
coal for John ROsenfeld's Sons.
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One ofthe Builder. sued.

The History Company has sued to recover
$1,000 from B. f. Porter, alleging his failure
to pay an account for that amount for a
steel portrait ana his biography in "Chroni-
cles of the Builders of the Commonwealth"
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AT Trinity Church the following elaborate
musical programme will be rendered on Christ
"Jubiiate'' In mai, II. j. Stewart; communion
service; Kyrie "Gursum C0rda"; "Sapclus."
"GlOria In Excelsis," Ia u. Bertnold Tours ;
"Agnus Del" In b Hat, Sir John Staiper; ole T.
tory, "Noel," A. Adam; solo. Mr.. ii. NJ. For
tescue; ''Sing, Heavens" Berthoid Tours;
oreanist and director OF the choir, nit. Il. j.
Stewart NJ g.
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In the Higher Grades.


The following programme was rendered
yesterday at the examination of the Second
Collegiate Glass of the Sacred Heart College
on Larkin street:
Vocal solo, THE Old Pump on the Green"
George I. Iaaffe; Marco Bozzaris," John J.
Nolan; vocal solo, "A Handful OF Earth" john
4. Glennan; literature; Jane Conquest" Jo-
seph l.. Taafe; astronomy; Pitts Reply to
Walpole," Daniel e. Deasy; vocal solo. Little
Sunbeam" John j. Hillard; trigonometry. Sc
lection from - Henry TIIP; Wolsey, John
Logic; essay, "Chrlstmas." John j. Giennan !;
voca! SOLO. " That Is Love" David A. brady I;
chemistry; "Cariline's Defiance" George b.
Keane; solo and trio. " Silver Bells of Memory"
Joseph l.. Taafie soloist; Latin and Greek
Selections from Julius Casar'-Brutus, Joseph
+: Myrick; Cassius, Francis j. Sullivan. Quintet,
My Mothers Song" John GennaD, d. brady,
Edward Manning, Joseph Taaffe Daniel Deasy
moral philosophy; S'posin',' James E. White |;
algebra; essay, Architecture" George w.
Downing; rhetoric.
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Yesterday morning when the British ship
Thermopyle was entering the harbor from
sea butcher-boat that was towing along
side got under the counter and capsized. Its
occupant, young man named Heiney, was
caught under the boat and came near being
drowned. He was rescued from his peril
Gus position by Lieutenant Tuttle of the
cutter Hartley and taken ashore. The cut
ter also saved the boat
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Anxious ReIrtirea.

The bark Seminole, Captain Weeden, is
now out 81 days coal laden from Nanaimo for
this port. The relatives OF those on board are
getting anxious as to her safety, and daily
and nightly visit the Merchants Exchange,
hoping to hear tidings of her. They are
rendered more anxious by the fact that a
vessel has been sighted abandoned off Cape
st. George on the Mendoeino coast
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On Christmas morning at the sacred Heart
Church on Fillmore street, near Oak, the ser
be music of unusual qnaiIy, five slriBged iastru-
ments. besides organ with solos by Miss k0ttanzl
and Mrs. l.. o. Xarsnn.
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WORKING THE CARS.
Three Entcrprising Pickpockets 6u
nrfe

AnreO Enterprfstng Pickpockets Sur.
prisrd in Their Business.
Shortly after 6 o'clock last evening three
genteel-!ooking young men boarded as many
Howard-street cable-cars going toward the
ferries. They began to pick pockets right
and left, until the one in the forward car
was caught by Gustaye Bauer. There was
struggle, and the thief who was quite a
strong man, threw Bauer aside and made
his escape. While running he signaled to
his companions, and they also beat hasty
retreat. The police were notified by Bauer
at the Seventeenth-street Station, but of
course it is not known how much booty the
thieves had secured
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81. Jaserh.s Church.

There win be solemn high mass al o'clock
IN the morning aud another at 1890 at ST..
Joseph's Church, and between the TWO high
masses low masses without intermssion. The
choir will render the following sacred music At
''Sanctus'' and "Agnus Del" from Miiiard's
mass in fiat; "Gloria 10 EXesisis," pastoral.
AT The offeriOry THO and chorus by Cagler0
and "Adeste FIdeiis-" AT the high mass at $3.50
O'Clock MercHdante's celebrated mass Tor four
voices in minor; "SancIuS' and "Aguus Del"
from GlorZa's, and at The otfertory Miss Lottie
Crawford will sing Adams Noel" The bene-
dietion of the most blessed sacrament will be
gwen after mass.
The choir Will be composed as follows Miss
Lottie Crawford, Miss Marcela Sullivan, Miss
Katy Smith, Miss Rose Wentraub, Miss Maggie
Smith, sopranos; Miss Eta Bayl y, Miss Helena
Henry. Mrs. L. h. Gibson. Mrs. NJ. A. Kennedy,
altos; Albert 1 issot, Avis Werner, Frank FEET
ter. Philip Murphy, ienars; Frank +. Scollins.
Robert A. Marshsll, John j. C0lgaa, Mir. Mum
son. bassos; Professor p. j. O'Sulliyau, organlst
and directDr
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Children'S Hosiery.
At 25c Per Pair.

At 25c Per Pair.
1000 dozen CHILDREN'S FAST BLACK
COTTON HOSE, cable rib, sizes 5 to 10
inches, warranted absolutely stainless,
all sizes, on sale at 25e.
At s5c, At 33Isc, At a5c, At 4Oc, At 45c, AT soc
8. 5A. 6. 6h Z, TX, 8. 81, 8.
1000 dozen CHILDREN'S GENUINE C. &
G. FRENCH HOSE, fast black, every
pair warranted, with ecru or self feet
these goods are the best grade manu-
featured and vary in value from SOC to
soc, according to size.
At 25c-AII Sizes.
800 dozen CHILDREN'S CASHMERE
WOOL HOSE. in navy, seal and garnet,
fuil flushed, sizes to 81 inches, value,
according to size 35c to soc.
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Gents Linen HandkerChiefS.

At SI.5O a Box.
CENTS ALL-LINEN HANDKER-
CHIEFS, large size, with haud-em-
broidered initials, half dozen in fancy
box. worth So. on sale at 81 80 a box.
At $500 a Box.
GENTS ALL-LINEN HEMSTITCHED
HANDKERCHIEFS, large size, with
hand-embroidered initials. worth So, on
sale at So box.
At $500 a Box.
GENTS ALL-LINEN HEMSTITCHED
HANDKERCHIEFS, large size, with
haLd-embroidered initials, very elabor-
ate letters, worth 81, on sale at So box
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For men and boys; large stock TO select from; low
est prices in the city; tailors make alterations
L. V. Merle, GIG to $50 Kearny street. corner Com.
mercIaI.
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On Trial for Murder.

The trial of Leong All Kuey. accused of
murder, is now in progress in Judge Muir
phys department. the panel Of jurors having
been completed Yesterday
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An Exsmp,nrx uouneii.

The members OF Borromeon Council, No. 129.
Young Mems Institute, wiz attend the $50
O'Clock mass on Christmas morning at st.
Charles Borromeo Church, corner Eighteent b
and Shoiwell streets, and receive holy commu-
niOn as body.
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Elegant lines of new and stylish scarfs, large as
sortment from 25 cents to 81 L. V. Merle, 6l6 to
$40 kearny street, corner Commercial
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incompatible BARGAINS /!
Ladies' Hosiery.

At $3.50 Per Box.
GOO boxes LADIES FINE ENGLISH COT
TON HOSE. solid colors, extra quality,
specially imported for holiday gifts,
sizes 8 to 10 inches. worth regular 81 %
hall dozen in each box.
At $l.5O Per Box.
300 boxes LADIES' GENUINE FRENCH
Isle THREAD HOSE, in an endless
assortment of fancy stripes. extra quail
ity, half dozen in each box. regular
value So.
At $3.50 Per Box.
200 dozen LADIES' FANCY COTTON
HOSE. Richeieu rib, medium and dark
stripes. black boots, full finished, all
sizes, worth SO.
At $500 Per Box.
100 boxes LADIES EXTRA HEAVY COT
TON HOSE. with white feet, solid
grays, assorted shades, wear guaranteed,
good value for s..
At 75c Per Pair.
30 dozen LADIES' FRENCH PLATED
SILK. HOSE, extra fine quality, in
light and medium shades, all sizes,
worth 81 %.
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GeogGE +. tsMsan,

GE0RGE r. taaS9A.
AULTIoNEER & CONMisSi3g MERCHANT.
s2h Kearuy ST.. bet California aud Pima
IMPORTANT FURNITURE SALE
THIS DAY.
wedne sd y. ............. December "a, 1890.
At IL O'CLOCK A. NJ,
SALE OF COSTLY FURNITUREl
Estate of C. P. BLETHEN (deceased),
WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
On the premises,
1897 SACRAMENTO ST, NEAR BUCHANAN
The Elegant and Costly Furniture, French
Plate Mirrors, Rich Upholstery, Works
of Art and Handsome Carpets in Above
Residence,
....CoNPRIsINe
Elegant Sofas; Tete-a-Tete Dvsns; Large Easy
Chairs and Reception Chairs. In broca and crimson
velvet and terra Gotta silk tapestry: Rich window
DrapeFies to match.
Costly Ornaments. in German bronze. terra Gotta
and French bisqne.
l Elegant Prenchpiate Mirror; magnificent large
size Japanese Vases; extrasize Terrestrial Globes
great assortment Corner Whatnots. Center Tables,
Library Tables, Card Tables and Bouquet Stands
Walnut Chamber Suits.
Extra ~ Bedsteads: Extra Walnut Bureaus: Wal
nut ChiRoniers; Walnut Cribs: Spring and Hair
Mattresses; Fine Mission Blankets; Pillows; Mar
settles Spreads; Sheets and Slips.
Elegant Engravfngs, richly framed.
l2-foot Walnut Extension Table: ] Highcosr
Walnut Hat-stand; Walnut Dining Chairs; China.
GLASS and Plated Ware.
Aise the Very Elegant Royal Wilton aud Body
Brussels Carpets throughout the house.
deas Il ' s'' GEO. F. LAMsos. Auctiouese
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Warrants were issued to teachers this
month one week earlier than usual to en-
able them to have their holiday spending
money.
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Gents Silk Handkerchief.

At 35c.
GENTS JAPANESE SILK HANDKER-
CHIEFS, with pain or fancy eolored
hemsttched borders. worth Sc dozen,
on sale at 35c each.
At soc.
GENTS JAPANESE SILK HANDKER-
CHIEFS, with plain or fancy colored
hemstitehed borders. also fancy hand
embroidered corners. worth SO a dozen,
on sale at Doc each.
At Use.
GENTS JAPANESE HEMSTITCHED
SILK HANDKERCaIEFS, with plain
or fancy c0lored emstitched borders,
with white or colored hand embroidered
initials, worth Sl2 dozen, on sale at 75c
each.
At 81 90.
GENTS JAPANESE HFMSTITCHED
SILK HANDKERCHIEFS, in plain or
fancy colored hemstitched borders, with
white or colored initials very elaborate
letters, worth S15 a dozen, on sale at 81
each, So 80 per box.
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Th,nkfnl,v Acknovl.dr.a.

Mr. 8. W. Levy, President Of the Pacific He
brew Orphan Asylum, thankfully acknowledges
the receipt OF $1,000 from James l.. Flood 40
Christmas donation 70 the asylum.
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III ,lfday Hats.

Fine lines OF mems and boys hats, latest blocks,
so per cent less than sold elsewhere L. V. Merle
GIG to $40 kearny street. corner Commercial.
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JOLLY SANTA CLAUS.
He Visits the franklin Street Sund
School

He Visits The Frnnkiin-Street Sunday
school.
Although number of elderly faces were to be
seen among the large audience at the entertain.
ment given at Golden Gate hall last night by
the Franklin.street Presbyterian Sunday school,
The affair was peculiarly childrens fete. The
programme each number OF which was deseryedly
appiauded. was participated in almost entirely
by young people, under The leadership OF Miss
Josie Hatman, pianiste. Particularly pleasing
and unique was wreath drill by twelve little
girls, dressed In gauzy green dresses. with short
sleeves ana low necks. With wteahs made of
ivy trimmed with Christmas berries, they exc
cuied number OF graceful exercises. inter-
sper>iDg the performance with snat ches OF appro-
pIiateiy wordsd songs. The effect produced by
coloied lights, thrown upon the performers as
they posed In graceful attitudes, was striking
ana beautiful.
The programme closed with a cantata entitled
Santa Claus" DreIIily enacted story of some
children who await d the coming of the popular
household myth, aud who were AT last rewarded
by bis appearance loaded with toys aud trinkets
Aiier The closing OF The programme, which
had been arranged by committee composed OF
Messrs. keating aud Huffman, Santa Claus again
appeared aud distributed from brightly lighted
aud gayy decorated tree a host Of useful presents
10 The little children. While TINS was going on
the chatter ana laughter was at its height. and
not until sheer exhaustion bade The little ones
seek heir homes did the fun come 10 a close. The
scene OF hosts OF little faces lighted up with
happiness at the pleasures winch the holy
Chrisimastde never fails 10 bring caused a
smile OF satisfaction TO dffuse the countenances
oil the benevolent ladies' and gentlemen under
whose direction The affair was, aud many expires.
sions of appreciation were heard as the success
full evening was brought 10 Il close.
Following Is tie programme: Hymn, by the
school; recitation. George Hill; duet. Marie
Buckley and Ernest Mason; recitation May
thompson; quartet, Christmas Bells" the
and Wordeu; recitation, Charles Keating; rect
tation, Ethel Anderson; wreath drill; caniata
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Ladies' Underwear.

uuulUO UuuUl II Ual.
At SLIGO.
80 dozen LADIES RIBBED MERINO
VESTS, in pink, sky. natural and white,
Jersey fitting. warranted not to shrink.
Good values for 81 90. All sizes, high
neckS, long sleeves.
At St.25.
80 dozen LADIES TWO-TONED JERSEY
RIBBED VESTS, in pink and white,
blue aad white. and ecru and white,
high necks, long sleeves. Good value
for 81 70. All sizes.
At $3.50.
20 dozen LADIES SWISS RIBBED JER-
SEY VESTS, all wool. in pink, sky,
cardinal and flesh, with vertical stripes
of silk TO match. Worth So 70.
At 90.
80 dozen LADIES' SILK VESTS. low neck,
no sleeves, in all shades. Good value
for 81 %.
At $f.26.
IL dozen LADIES' BLACK SILK BODIES,
warranted not to rub out or fade when
washed, worth 81 IS.
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BEkTELING has tho only reliable methods 70
1t detective sight. AT Kearny street.
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SCANDINAVIAN SaCIBFYS

ANNUAL CHILDRENrS CHRISTMAS
FREE FESTIVAL AND BALL,
At SARATOGA HALL, S14 Geary St.. bet. Hyde and
I.arkin SATURDAY, Dec. 81, $780, commencing at
4 O'Clock NJ. Admission, SO cents Subscription
list open at the societys hail. II New Montgomery
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LADIES'
Embroidered Silk HandkerChiefS.

At CSC.
leo dozen WHITE SILK HANDKER-
CHIEFS, colored embroidery. good value
for soc, will be offered Tor 25c each.
At Csc.
IS dozen LADIES' WHITE SILK HAND
KERCH1EFS, colored embroidery, good
value for Toe, will he offered at 35c each
At soc.
60 dozen WHITE AND COLORED EN-.
BROIDERED SILK HANDKER-
CHIEFS. good value for 81, will be
offered at soc each.
At 6Oc.
200 dozen LADIES' WHITE AND COL
ORED HAND EMBROIDERED SILK
HANDKERCHIEFS, regular price
81 %, will be closed out at 60c each.
At 75c.
so dozen LADIES' OOLORED AND
WHITE HAND EMBROIDERED
SILK HANDKERCHIEFS, good value
for 81 80 and 81 rs, will be offered at Toe
each.
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HANDKERcHIEFs.

LADIES' INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS,
all linen, hand-em brodered letters, six
in box, at 81, 81 50. 50 and So per box.
L ADIES' Il Nd EMBROIDERED
HANDKERCH1EFS, in white and col
ors, at 10c, 12lac. 15c. zoe, 25c, $50, soc,
Toe, 81 to So each.
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BALDWIN THEATER.
Mr.. AL HAYMAN ............. Lessee and Proprietor
MR. ALFRED BOWER. Manager
THE JOYOUS HOLIDAYSi
MATINEE XMAS DAY AND SATURDAY.
,r,rr.prT "D' YOU KNOW"
x,xs cory. THE
1a">S "oo' INAh PRIV A TIE
prasa,tad IN everv oneiS f q Il f T A RY!
attending the LAUGHTER
WIT
XMAS MATINEE iCOMEDY
81 REFINED
The Best Company Ever Presenting This Best Of
Comedies.
Rp- HOLIDAY MATINEEs CHRISTMAS DAY AID
NEW YEARS DAY.
At Holiday Matinee Prices use, soc, 75c.
January 5th-EMMA JUCH GRAND ENGLISH
OPERA COMPANY.
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DRY GOODS.
GRAND BARGAIN CARNIVAL !!
BUYERS OF
HOLIDAY GOODS !!
TO-DAY : WEDNESDAY !: TO-DAY

As this the LAST DAY BEFORE naturally
OF making clean possible
oF FINE HOLIDAY GOODS and accomplish this result
determined to hold GRAND SPECIAL
opportunity
NEW, USEFUL AND
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FANS! FANS!

HAND-PAINTED GRENADINE FANS,
latest effects, 75c. 81, 81 25, 81 90, 81,
81 80, So to SIS each.
REAL OSTRICH-FEATHER FANS, at
SIS so. So and SIS 30 each.
CHILDREN'S FANS, in satin, grenadine
and feathers, at soc. 75c and ST. each.
, 1890-02-01

The import of coal from the United
States to the port of Havana during 1888
Is stated to nave amounted to 81 ,547 tons
as against SO 1888 tons in 1887. and that
from Great Britain to 50,37S as against
74,Si3 tons. Thus the American import
exceeded the average of the last ten
years, which is calculated at about Co.
900 tons, while the import from Great
Britain fell far short of its average Of
$4,000 tons. That a further alteration in
the relative propoI ..Ons of the coal i'm
ports from Great Britain and the United
States may take place is not improbable.
American spectators are arranging for
large shipments of coal from the Ala
bama mines to Cub and other West In
dian islands. Sh Id this enterprise
prove successful, effect on British
trade would be m, u~nfavorable, as it
would obviously be lificult for British
exporters to comp, with Americans in
the matter OF freights--New York Com
mercial Advertiser
, 1890-02-01

A drove Of Texas cattle were being
driven across the railroad tracks near
the Martell house. One of the drove, a
large steer, became separated from the
others and ran down the tracks into the
Vandalia yards. Being close pressed by
William Little, the driver, the steer
mounted the outside stairs of a two story
tenement house situated close to the
round house, and entered the kitchen
and took possession. Mrs. A. o. Hen
messy, with her baby in her arms, had just
time to escape by a back stairway and
save the life of herself and child. The
Infatuated steer upset the kitchen table,
smashed the dishes, broke the chairs and
other furniture, and overturned the
stove. The driver mounted the stair:
and, after some difficulty, managed t.
get n ring in the animals nose, but i
broke and was useless. The animal, af
ter having completely wrecked the room
leisurely descended the stairs and wa
captured St. Louis Republic.
, 1890-02-01
Consulting the Stars.

1t is strange that many persons yet
confound astronomy with astrology, a
result of the undue importance which
personal and private interests have over
scientific principles in the thoughts of
many persons. Not many weeks ago we
received a letter from a subscriber who
wished to be informed where he could
find a text book of astrology.
1t is said that the royal,
who has charge of Greenwich observa-
tory. frequently receives letters asking
what his terms are for drawing a horo-
scope! The writers of these letters often
promise to make known, if necessary,
the true day and hour of their birth.
Such incidents call to mind a story told
of Herschel, the
During a very rainy season a farmer
in his neighborhood came to ask his
opinion, or rather the opinion of the
stars, as t the day that would best suit
for making his hay without any fear of
losing it by showers.
The great II led the man to
a window and pointed with his finger to
a meadow where the grass had been
moved and was rotting in the wet.
You see that field, - said he. "Well,
it is mine. Isn't That enough to show
you that as regards rain and fine weather
| am not n bit more of a conjurer than
any of my ENTHUSIASTICALLY Com
paniOn."