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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-12-04
A NOTABLE CHRISTMAS DINNER.
DR.. Thomas Nelson Page to
Entertain Irish Leaders.
Thomas T.. O'Connor and Other Irish En-
voys to Dine With the Distinguished
mon Greatly Interested in tho Pro-
posed Eisit-O.her Capital City News.

RICHMOND, Va. Dec. 3.-[SpccialI l.
Mr.. Thomas =. O'Connor, tho distin-
guishcd member of the British Parlia-
ment who is visiting tho United States
with the other Irish ENJOYS. has FROM
ised to eathis Christmas dinner with Dr
Thomas Nelson Page, tho cultured
author, OF this city DIR. Page and MIR.
OConnor arc both men of splendid liter
airy attainments and arc warm personal
friends.
Mr.. O'Connor is an editor anc ono OF
the most brilliant and incisive writors
on the London Press. He was the
founder and and part owner of tho Star,
which he made one of London's greatest
dailies, tho circulation OF which ne
quickly built up from 100000 to three
times as largo number. lie recently
sold his interest in tho Star for Gl5, 200.
Tho Irish citizens OF Richmond arc
greatly interested in the proposed visit
to this city OF some members Of the
Irish delegation who are now in Chicago.
They are expected here the latter part
of the month, and they will be rendered
public r. coption under the auspices of
VIM. O BTio branch of tho Irish Nat
ional League, and will probably be ban
quoted.
Quito u good entertainment fund has
baen raised The people of Richmond
have always been in sympathy with
home rulc in ireland, and the cause
never had moro staurch advocate in
tho United States than was Col. Rich
ard +! B'irnc, for many years tho ia
lcnted editor OF the State.
The will Of Hon. Henry *. Ellyson,
tho distinguished Baptist layman and
half owner Of the Dispatch, was admit
ted to probate yesterday The paper
was written entirely in the hand writing
OF the deceased, and was characterized
by that terSencss of expression and per-
feet fairness to all parties Interested
that over marked his business transac-
lions.
lie left his oldest son, II. Theo
who has for number OF years boon
ylco-prcsident OF the Dispatch Company,
200 shares Of that stock, and he will
perhaps succeed his father as business
manager Ito has practically filled that
position during his fathers illness.
TIC other children are given 100 shares
each.
ne DSpatcn Is moro prosperous now
than at any time in It's history, and is
handsome, paying property.
Tho grand lodge OF Masons, OF Vir-
ginia, meets here next Wednesday,
The attendance will be large. This has
boon an unusually prosperous year with
the masons, and their growth has been
great,
Some surprise Is expressed at the de-
lay in Offering for probate tho will of
Mr.. Frank e. Patrick, the provision
dealer who died in New York recently
from tumor Of the brain. Ills estate is
thought to be worth about S55, 900,
little moro than half of which, it is
understood, will so to his mother. His
wife, who has been at Clifton, N. Y, for
several months, will get his insurance
and some ether property amounting to
about 2?5, 900.
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A BROTHER Of Senator Steward Deod

SUFFER- CREEK, Gal, Dec. 3.-Col. S.
d. Stewart. brother of United States
Senator Stewart, superintendent and a
large owner of the Lincoln mine, died
yesterday morning OF apoplexy. The
deceased vas we'll known in mining cir
Cles, and was at one time State senator
OF the State OF Nevada.
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SMALL l. ANS PROMPTLY Sc
~ cured up furlitmre, pianos. &C
In use, with ut re noval or publicity:
retnrnable b insta imcnts: ali business
strictly consdenti J. Add ess RELI-
ABLE, this office. d,e3-
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MINERALS A SPECIALITY.

ril persons having moral. farm or
timber land, are requested 20 list them
wi tn Us for sale. The long cXpcrie ce
Of our senior. Mr.. j; s. Daily. l. ri ling
and sale OF real estate warrant US in as
surfing our patrons that their interests
will be properly guarded i'll the sale of
their property and all money coming
into their hands Will be- promptly paid
over. Owners may, il preferred, employ
their special agent or attorneys.
Persona, in sending descriptive list OF
property, are specially cautioned against
giving overdrawn descriptions, as it
lessons ohances OF salo. We also advise
properties, they often interfere with
sales and lead TO litigation.
We shall do legitimate commission
business.
Active, reliable agents wanted in
every county iii Southwest Virginia.
All city property listed with us will
have prompt attontion, anG sold to best
advantage.
We have booked for sale list of i'm
proved and unimprovcd property. bust
M"ss and d.scllins houses ia different
snctions of tho CITY.
Persons wishing to buy or sell are
re'0p' ctuiiy iusitcd 20 c.ll on ue
oli.co Roo. 3. Moonav aailainr.
Jefferson street
Hcirrto I'irsl National Bank Of Roa.
nokc Virginia
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! eIief fnr.fhe Irish.

LONDON, Dc. 3.-lSpecial I-Balfour
Chief Secretary for Ireland, ordered a
man-of-war to convey tons of meal for
the purpose of relieving bhe distress
which preva Is among tn" inhabitan ts
OF Clare Isl nd and INN TUX. arising
from the fail re of the pot it' crop.
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A TT'EN'rIoN.

Headquarters Il. L. l.. Dec. 3, 1890.
To Members Roanoke Light Infantry:
You arc hereby ordered to Assem- bic
at your armory next Monday night,
Dec. 9Th, at o'clock in full dress uni
form. by order, CAPT. CIIAS. LYLE.
w. S. WEV, Orderly Scrg't.
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FINANCE AND COMMERCE.

New YORK, Dec. 3.-lSpecialI- Elk
change quiet and weak. Money easy
at 3 TO q, last loan at 3. Sub treasury
balances--GOld, STA, 42s, 600; currency,
S3,90O,000. Government bonds dull and
steady-4s, 12lH; AIS, 1903. State
bonds entirely neglected.
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pOARDERS WANTED-Sevcral nice
~ gentlemen can get board, also 4
rooms can be had in private family re-
sldenoe s. ". corner Commerce. and
Church SITS. Reference required and
given. None need not apply but first
class gentlemon; wont take one gentle
man and wife; rooms furnished or not as
desired. We refer to j. II. Smoot, No.
3l9 4th avo. $. W. J.. G. NORMAN.
dcc3-A
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OST CilECK-A check drawn by
~ Jno. w. Jones. on the Roanoke
Trust, Loan and Safe Deposit Company
at Roanoke, Va, dated November ii,
1890, for S675, payable to Jno. Stuart
Jones, or order, and endorsed on back
by Jno. Stuart Jones, and subsequently,
assigned by l.. r. Sollcnberger to JOS.
a. Gale, or else simply endorsed by
l.. X. Sollenbcrger, has been lost or
stolen, and tho public is hereby notified
not to accept or trade for same; pay
ment has been stopped at bank. L. Il.
SOLLENBERGER.
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TOR RENT OR SALE-A desirable
L house, on Patterson ave-, with all
modern improvements. Apply 800
st. dec3-lwk
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WANTED-Ry gentleman and
w wife one largo room or suite Of
rooms furnished or unfinished, in good
family in high part of the city. Table
board and use Of bath also desired. Re-
ference given. Address l.. N. II. caro-
TIMES Office. dcc2-3t
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WANTED.

H'oR SALE-A New No. 3 Remington
= typewriter; easy terms. Apply
JUNE" TINES Office. dect.it
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WALKERS WANTED ON IRON
~ tank at gas works. Apply to w.
MOFFETT, Foreman. dcc3-at
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wv ANTED TO RENTAL office
w suitable for real estate business.
Address G. z. HILL, lis Eighth avenue
S. ". dec2-3t
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H'OE RENT-Onc front room on
"A ground floor, furnished if required,
10 one or two gentlemen. References
required good board can be had in the
neighoorhood. Apply at No. $40 Fourth
"'FH"o >. W. dcc4-Iw
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wv ANTED-A painter to do some
"! inside painting. Call for GEN
EkAL MANAGEK, ZINES Office.
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EOR SALE-A Gno bay mare five
years old, rides we'll and drives
we'll. Address to L. ii. CHALMERS.
Farmers National Bank, Salem, Va.
dcc3-1w.
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H'oR SALE-Privately, one No. IS
IL Royal Range cook stove. In good
repair. Applyat once to w. w. WORK
MAN, NO. 2l7 Salem avenue s. w.
doci4t.
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NJ OT1CE-On and after Jan. /. 1891.
~ the rates OF commission charged by
real estate agents will be as follows:
On all sales OF So. 600 and under, S per
cent; on all over 81 900, 4 per cent.
ny order of the Real Estate Exchange.
l.. w. TERRILL, Secretary. deco-im.
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WANTED LOCAL AND TRAVEL
W ing statesmen TO sell Lubricatinp
Oils. Apply for terms TO THE DIE
lEklCliS OIL CO., Cleveland, Ohio.
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IGOR SALE-Good young bay horse.
Enquire 92l lienry street 8. w.
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w NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. compositor;
w piece work. EXPONENT, Blue
field, W. Va dcca-1w
Evening journal., 1890-05-06

papers of the county before the 1st day
Of August The said allotments Of the
Second and Third districts shall be so
made that the hundred that was last
without representation shall be the last
to again be without representation In
tnal district and the hundred that last
had a senator shall be the last hundred
in that district to again have a senator
The object Of this provision being that
the hundreds ia the Second and Third
districts shall take their turns in regular
order in being without presentation.
Rule S. Ii shall be the duty of the
County Executive Committee hereinbe-
fore provided for in Rule ! to supervise
the campaign and direct the calls for
mass meetings and perform any services
REQUIRED by these rules. In case Of con-
tested nominations, arising under Rules
and 8 the County Committee shall de-
tsrmine the same by a vote Of maiority
of the whole number of said committee;
contestants, with their counsel, may ap-
pear before said committee. In case of
the death, declination or inability to
serve OF any person nominated under
Rules and 8, the County Committee
shall make provision for another nomina
tion. The power OF said committee shall
continue until successors are elected.
Rule 8. When a call shall be issued by
the State Committee for a convention TO
nominate candidates for governor and
representative in Congress or to nomi-
nate an electoral ticket, or to appoint
delegates TO national convention, the
judges aforesaid shall hold an election on
the day recommended by the said com
mittee, or If no day be recommended, on
a day TO be named by the judges, be-
tween the hours mentioned in Rule 2, for
the purpose Of choosing delegates to such
state convention, accord ng TO apportion-
ment. Where hundred Is divided into
election districts the delegates shall be
apportioned to such districts by the
Executive Committee Of the hundred II
state convention is called at such time
judges aforeraid to hold such election,
the County Committee shall provide for
election delegates to such conventions
according to the said apportionment
Rule z. These rules shall govern the
Democratic party in the several hun
dreds, and shall not be altered, sus-
pended or amended, except in the follow
ing manner: Upon the suggestion, In
writing, of any alterations or amend
ments, signed by at least 100 Democrats
in good standing, and presented to the
county executive committee, the chair
man Of said committee shall order a
county convention to be held before the
first day Of September next ensuing to
taks such suggestions, alterations or
amendments into consideration. The
action Of such convention in the premises
shall be final Such convention shall be
composed OF one delegate from each
ward of Wilmington and FIVE delegates
from each Of the other hundreds, to be
elected as hereinbefore prescribed by
Rule /.
Adopted at a convention of the Demo-
cratic party Of New Castle county held
at New Castle ON Saturday, September
2. 1876, and amended At convention
held at New Castle on Saturday May
IL, 1889.
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DIED.

BULLFN.--In this citv. on the 3d instant,
Lille. wife Of William Bullen, in her 231 year.
CRAIG.-In this city, on May B. George r.,
son of L Benton and Ellen g. Craig, aged %
years.
DOUGHERTY AT DuPont's Banks, on the
5th instant, Daniel son of Michael and Nellie
D0ugherty, in his llth year
ELLI0TT.-on May !. George A. Elliott,
aged a years.
HARRIs.-In this city. on Nav 3, Charles
Emory. son of James w. and Hannah L, Har-
ris. aged months and IS days
JOHNSON On MAY l. in Balti~ore. Md
Leah, wife Of Milton W. johnson, in her slst
year.
MCYAY In Philadelphia. on the Sd in
stant, Nancy McYay, aged 80 years
MCFARLAN In this city, on May 2,
George. son of Robert and Fannie McFarlan.
aged years and months.
O'MEARA In this city. on May 4, Bridget,
wife of William O'MearA, aged 55 years.
REED-Near GLASGOW, New Castle county.
on the LIST instant, Robert Reed, Sr.. aged Y
years
SMITH In this city, on May 4, Charles A.
Smith, aged 46 years.
SHIEI4Dk. AT Squirrel Run. on May 1,
Mary Ann, wife of Patrick Shields.
STONE.-In this city, on April 80 John A.
stone. aged 45 years
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WILMINGTON
HOUSEKEEP ERS.

We have been giving you list to buy
from, and we think You have been bene
fitted by the same. We always try to put
the market before you so that it will do
the most people the most good. We are
sorry to tell you that Flour has advanced
again; the last ten days it is 35 cents
higher. We think If the -four manufac-
turers would work on little less profit
for while and encourage consumption
1t would be better for the country.
We always buy Flour. Cakes, Hams,
Soap, Lard and everything from the
manufacturers, and get all the discounts
that the jobber is entitled to, thus en-
abling you to buy from us cheaper than
you could elsewhere. Our Teas we get
direct from the importers Our Coffees
come from New York and Boston it does
not stop over in three or four different
mems hands, but, in a manner you get
1t right from the spot where it was culti-
waited. We ask those who take pride in
using good Coffee to get some of our Old
Holland Java, or buy from us some Of
Chase and Sanborn's Java and Mocha
these Coffees are the best the land pro
duces. We have just received consign-
ment of our usual good Tea; there is no
better Tea known for the money than
what you get from us We are glad to
say to you who use and want good, pure
New Crop New Orleans Molasses, we have
1t; and Syrups, pure Sugar Syrups,
Honey Drips and Queen Syrup. Pure
Cider Vinegar from the farm Big Cocoa
nuts, pure Spices, natural color Pickles,
White Star Potatoes, good Brooms and
Baskets, Wash Boards. Whisk Brooms
and busters; Fruits Of all kinds. The
biggest drive in town, Pared Peaches.
SUI. dried, two pounds for 25 cents. An
endless variety and stock of Canned
Goods, big, fat Mackerel, two pounds
for 25 cents.
We invite your attention and ask you
to examine our goods They are moving
rapidly and are always fresh in
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MARRIED..

DEvINE--BROOKS.-O May /. by the
Rev. Charles A. Grice. Michael Devine and
Molly Brooks.
ENOs-J0NES. On April 30. by the Rev.
II G Jones. I. Courtenay Enos and Mary
Estelle Jones. daughter Of the officiating
clergyman, both of Odessa.
MEGAW-BLANKIN.-- Mayor Harring-
ton. on April 30, Harry W. Megaw and Mary
A. Blankin, both of this city
YLE-MORlNE.-At the residence Of the
brides parents, on kirkwood street, April 30.
by the rev. Louis r. Barrett. George w Pyle
and s. Elizabeth Morine. both Of this city.
SMITH-pETERS. On the lst instant. in
St. Andrews Church, by the Rev. Charles K
Mu ray, rector, Joseph r. Smith, NJ D., to
Miss George +. Peters, both OF Wilmington.
SCOTT-NE EWELL.-On Wednesday even
ing. April 80, at the residence OF the brides
mother, by the Rev. Adam Stengle, Harry h
scott and Miss Mary +. Newell, both Of this
city.
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BUsINEss CARDS.
KING STREET

Q0Q KING S-REET
We re just giving our fruit away. We
don't want TO carry any fruit over and we are
selling il off regardless of cost. California blue
plums are rare al i2c; so are white grapes at
&c. French prunas, 3 pounds for 25c, We are
giving prunellas away Don't forget this pie
crust iiOur at 30c., a bag, and excellent coffee.
lsc. We have the whitest flour and sugar and
the best tea and coffee in this city. We aresiust
giving all our canned goods away. Have you
had those mountain piums, cans for PIC :,
and those prunes for dinner baskets, only i0c2
They are much better than pie Have you
tried Morris beat hamsf This lot is all we
can sell for l2c. We have boneless hams and
shoulders at l0c., pound. Our good butter
Is only l5c pound. owen syrup, l5e.; quart
at II. NJ. WIEh'S,
500 King street.
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Shooting At Hoaidmoor.

The following are the scores made at
Healdmoor range yesterday. Diamond
State Match--H. Simpson, ~, 20, IS; w.
Johnson, 60. 6i, SO; W. Floyd, 90, 81,
80, So; Q E. Garmany, 81, 54 50; h.
Doan, So, Sc; B. Wilson, As. Military
Match, 200 Sergeant Simpson,
A, 43, 42; Lieutenant Floyd, A. Al 40i
Corporal Dosn, Al, 40, w. Johnson, Al,
40i B. Wilson, sS 35, a. National
Guard Match-Seargeant Simpson, ~
Lieutenant Floyd, 33; Private Wilson,
33i Corporal Kent. 81
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nANKTNe avn rINANoIAI.
CAPITAL, S5O0,OOO
THE EQUITABLE
Guarantee and Trust Company
Corner Ninth and Market
WTTMrNaTDN nur


WILMINGTON. DEL
Deposits Of money received on interest
Rents and income collected and remitted
A moderate charge and estates OF every de
scripti0n carefully managed.
This company acts as executor, administra.
tor and guardian and receives and executef
trusts Of every description from the courts
corporations and individuals and acts AZ
agent for the registration and transfer OF
loans and stocks OF corporations and In tht
payment Of coupons or registered interest OF
dividends.
This company also guarantees the validii y,
performance and effect OF any. contract, be-
comes surety on bail bonds and courts and
officials are directed to accept it as sole
surety In all cases
Executors. administrators or trustees Of es-
tates and ladies' unaccustomsd to the trans
action of business will find this company q
convenient depository for money
Wills receipted for and safely kept without
charge.
For further information. call at the once OF
send for a circular
WILLIAM BUSH. President
PRESTON LEA, Vice President.
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ITEMS OF INTEREST

LADY (second floor front)-"What's
thisY' Messenger from the drug store)
Some rough on rats Lady
Gracious alive, ! didn't order any. ("
Messenger-"The man in the next room
bought it and told me to bring it up and
tell you to give il to the baby. The
Jester.
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MERE

Is bounded by the New City Park ban
croft addition) on the north, northwest and
northeast, and by Union street on the east
and Delaware avenue on the south. Eleva-
ton of lots will be from to 5 feet
The new Electric Line Cars, as proposed,
run by it on Delaware avenue.
All lots are within five minutes walk of
the B. & 0. Station The new intercepting
sewer, now under contract and being built,
starts near the centre Of this tract, its high
est point The land is high and healthful.
A view of the Delaware river from allpoints,
standing on the ground, over the tops of in
tervening houses. Taken altogetherthis is
the best plot of ground ever offered for fine
homes or for investment
For further information see large plans
IOr call on
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Don't say He amt no good, Dinnis
that's not good English /" "Nayther am
OF, thank Hivin, begebs. The Epoch.
Evening journal., 1890-05-06

DIR. DEHARDT's Pennyroyal Pills. are
Inc only genuine Pennyroyal pills made
- druggists and BY mail - Office, 203 n
stA S. 2AiiA. L.Aiios bsnAre Of limitations.
Evening journal., 1890-05-06

John Smith is the happiest man that know.
But wasn't he blue, though. not three months
my wite's running down Just as fast as she
can.
And the doctors can't help her +" and then this
poor man
Almost cried as he thought Of the poor. suf-
firing wife
Who seemed to be losing her hold upon life.
Smith, know Just how you feel. "
said friend to whom he told his sad
story. NV wife was troubled precisely
as yours Is. / don't understand IL, bs
cause I'm not woman, but her back
panied her, and she complained Of drag
ging down feelings, and a general weak
ness and knew that she had some Of
those diseases women are subject to, and
had em bad. too. | read about Dr.
Pierce's Fayorite Prescription one day and
the first time | was at the drug store
bought bottle Of II and took home to
her. Il worked wonders. In Z short
time she said she felt like another
woman, and she began to hope that there
was relief for her, after all. She kept
Oh taking the medicine for time, and
now she's well. Get q bottle 81 the
Prescription and try 1t on your wife"
II will, said Smith. And he did. and
it cured her and that's why he's 50 happy
to-day.
THE idiom ''His name is mud" was
hrst applied to Henry Clay when be got
into the soup for the presidency -Har.
yard Lampoon.
You don't know how much better you
will feelif you take Hoods Sarsaparilla
II will overcome that tired feeling, pur-
ify your blood, give you a good appetite
and make you bright, active and strong
Be sure to get Hoods Sarsapsrilla Sold
BY druggists.
THE ancients excelled us in many
things. Now, there was Job, boiler
that never exploded, San Francisco
Alta.
Ross has removed from 116 Market
street to his new store 2i0 Market with a
large stock Of latest styles Of Hats, White
Shirts, Neckwear, Hosiery, Underwear
and Notions at the lowest city prices.
Money returned If goods are not satisfac
tory
SHE lat the piano)-"L Listen How do
you enjoy this refrainf He-"Very
much. The more you refrain the better
like 1t. Musical Courier.
MORE houses are to be built at Creston
this year than ever, and the spirit of
improvement is on the increase. We are
glad to hear that the company is going to
macadamize the streets. The healthy
location, beautiful views and extra con.
veniences of this most attractive part of
our city are sufficient reasons for All
those wanting new home with large
lot, to call on the Creston Land and I'M
provement Company, 712 Market street,
for plans, prices, etc.
DON'T say He amt no good. Dinnis
that's not good English "Nayther an
OF, thank Hivin, begebs. The Epoch
DR. DEHARDT's Pennyroyal Pills. ar,
tne only genuine Pennyroysl pills made
81 druggists and bv mail 81 Office, 203 n
st1 S.. 2AilA. Laiios bsoAI~ Of limitations
Evening journal., 1890-05-06

SHE lat the piano)-"L Listen Row do
you enjoy this refrain7' He-"Very
much. The more you refrain the better
like 1t. Musical Courier.
Evening journal., 1890-05-06

Ross has removed from 116 Market
street to his new store 2i0 Market with a
large stock oflatest styles Of Hats. White
Shirts, Neckwear Hosiery, Underwear
and Notions a. the lowest city prices.
Money returned If goods are not sstisfac
tory