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Do You Wear BLACK,

We want judges of quality to these special lots Of
BLACK Wool Dress Goods. If you haven't confidence
In your ability to judge. ask for samples and make
comparison with what you'll be shown elsewhere a,
the same prices
Priestleys 4o-inch Lightweight Batiste, 9Sc yard
Pnestley's 42inch Silk Warp Clairette al 25 yard
Priestleys 42-inch summer Convent Cloth 81 q
yard.
A1 you oct samples etserhere see that PTiestlevI
are 0tcen you. You U,H notice "B. Priestlev d Co.
IN ootd letters on ths under sslredoe Of the gsnui4
goods.
We. and doubtless you, have sometimes though,
that one has to pay for the Of Priestley Herr
are some excellent warranted Fast Black All-pure
Wool Dress Goodst in summer weight that Ia We mi
the appearance of Priestley's higher priced goods
4Sinch Black Atwood Batiste. Toe. yard.
40-inch Black All-wool Abatross. Csc. yard
4S-inch Atwood Nuns Yelling. 75c. yard.
4O-inch Atwood Nuns Yelling, 5Oc yard.
THE PALAIS ROYAL.
Continued below
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eIW % $50 UntrsmWed Stress Hat at
ss cent?. Latsst Shapes. Lass& Coiors.
Ass 700 istsysstsds


ss esnts. Latsst Shapes. Lsssa Cosera
Ars yos sstsvsstsdf
TIM
Monday We start low price sale Of Un-
trimmed Straw Hats-in the lstest shapes
including such wsll-known and popular
Hats - the
ELITE.
go IvANHoE.
Sonora. De Leon. Gladys. Edna. Coeeli.
vendoms. Hyacinth. Carmencita, Par.
thenia and various other shapes, the best
shapes Of the sesscn. in the following
colors:
BLACK.
GRAY.
IN
Milsns-Miians With Lace Edge, Fine Lace
stravs. Neapoiitans and Fancy Effects,
e: g
S. e
Worth g. 4s. s2.25. si.ss. s1.75 and
sl.4a
We have the same goods in regular stock
at these prices. Don't miss this sale. ct
% CENTS FOR CHOICE.
OFFERED
PRICES DURING THIS HAT SALE.
This is the the millinery sale Of the
You should not miss II.
E E +: s. !! ! III III
s NJ sss N !. En- $ S0S HI EEsr
4 IN I "a Z Z Cog ooS HI ErE - .
$40 SEVENTH ST. NV. 1t
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Hereafter when the State Department suthor-
tiles seize pirate ship they should run her M
into the tall timber somewhere and tie her to .
stump with . log chain. &
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CoHxrs Tn1xxrxa SronE
6a3 1lTH ST. NV.
Branch Of Q. Cohen Co.. Boston.
We are receiving almost daily new dssisns In Black
NIX Demi Fiouncinss, with all widths to MATCH
Prices from Soc. 10 ~. so yard
wscsny sll styles OF vsils and vsninss.
MALINEs,
GRENADINES,
SEWING SILK,
Velvet Spot. Beaded. Gold and silver Dots spider
Nshs. crspe Edgs. &c.
Fun sssortnsat Of Neck RuMinss; nsv dssisns IN
ooAd and silver Ed9ss just rsceivsd
cAiaoa Ruainss. al oolor..
Another lot Of Coaorsd Sun Iaosa 4 aneh.. "a.
fAncy coaoss. q Be. yard.
NOTION DEPARTMENT.
vslvssesn btndinR. III eoloraI
Tsa. "a.
D. Log Heoh snA Iyss. l5e card.
q COHEN CO..
my9 - I'M q. n-w
PEST slNoL1 DooR scR8RNs, coNYL0TR
So go; s s.. &c r: -:
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Coop BLACK SILKS CHEAP.

We open Monday twelve pieces Of Black japanese
silks that are Enthusiastically the best values offered
TINS CITY In fact with the exception of the New York
hrn that secured the companion pieces we have the
BEST VALUE POSSIBLE TO PROCURE ANY
WHERE.
"a inches wide for 75c yard
"a inches wide for 81 yard.
~ inches wide for 81. % a yard
Inc following. while not such extraordinary bar
gains as the above quoted. unusually rood uuai
ties Tor the prices, almost too good for foundations of
the lace dresses advertise.
20inch Black Surah Silk. 5Oc. yard
27inch Black Surahs, 6Sc. and 1lc yard
20inch Black Faille Silks. Csc yard
Samples will be cheerfully furnished II sent TO ont
OF town friends please ask them order at once Only
ten and no more be procured to sell at
prices.
THOSE Soc. INDIA SILKS.
AL sizes. White polka dots. but the only ground
colors remaining are Navy, Golden Brown. GRAY.
China Blue and Black Not more than two pieces of
any one STYLE Place them by the side of our 81 India
Silks and you will see difference, separate them and
unless you are good judge you will hesitate before
you decide which is the 50 which the al Silk
The reason is that the cheaper Silks are really worth
nearer 81 than SO cents yard.
,co...,. THE PALAIs ROYAL.
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CREAM DREss Goops.

CREAM DRrss GooDs.
Our assortment Of Spring and Midsummer
Atwood Cream Dress Goods is now complete.
Many new and attractive styles have been lately
added to the list
CREAM DRESS GOODS
Are used for
Graduating Dresses. Bridal Dresses.
Mountain and seashore Dresses
Street and Evening Costumes.
CREAM ALBATRoss
In three qualities:
All wool.
-3s-inch. 45c. q yard
-4oinch. exc. q yard
-45-ineh. 75c yard
CREAM BATIsTE.
All wool.
-4o-inch. Soc. eekc. and 75c yard
-4S-inch. slayard--
CREAM HEMsTITcHEp NUNS YELLING.
All wool-special value.
-42-inch. 5ec. yard
--4Sinch. very wide border. 81 yard
CREAM MoHAIRs.
All wool-high luster
-21-nch, Soc. yard
--3s-nch, 59c. yard
-40-inch. 15c. yard
-42inch. 81 q yard.-
CREAM HENRIETTA
In four qualities-all wool
50 inch. SOC. yard
-45inch, soc.. 81 and q. ~ yard
SILK WARP.
-4o-inch. 81. % yard
CREAM FLANNELs.
All wool.
-36inch. SOC. yard-
-54-inch, 7oc., 81 and 81 25 q yard
CREAM INDIA SERGE AND cAMEL,s HAIR.
All wool.
-40-inch. 75c. yard
-5Oinch. 81. u. % and 81. 50 yard
CREAM FANCY CHECKS.
In . variety Of styles.
All wool.
-4o-inch, 7jc. yard
CREAM BEDFORD CORDS
All wool.
-40inch. OIL yard
-42-inch. eL25 yard
CREAM cREpoN.
All wool.
-42-inch. 81. Is yard
CREAM cHEvIoT AND STORM sERGEs.
All wool.
-50inch. q and LISA yard
CREAM LANsDowNE.
This new si-k and wool fabrice 50 popular In
colors, is especially handsome In cream.
-40-inch. &1.25 . yard
CREAM GLoRIosA.
Very much like Lansdowns.
All wool.
-42-inch. el.50 yard
CREAM ENGAprNE.
new ight-weigh silk warp fabric-cream
ground with oolored hair line stripes-yery
handsome.
-42inch. a1.50 Q yard
With rich satin border.
-42-inch. 81. IS and o. yard
CREAM DENTEILE
Another new fabric.
All wool
-z5-nch. %. so yard
CREAM sERGEs.
With hair line stripes and plaids-for tennis
suits.
All wool
04Sinch. el. Is yard
There il an economical side 10 Cream dresses
as after they have become soiled they can
be dyed. thus making handsome colorsd suit
First door. 10th st. buildineD
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LASsBuReH & BRo.

LAssBuReH & BIO
AN OUTER GARMENT il more than
necessary. Cool mornings require a su:ta-
bic Outer Garment. Many colds attribu-
table to neglect of an Outside Garment.
Spring weight Wraps cheap enough
to come within the reach of all.
Ours start at g. 20.
Next price. a.. 9S
And then, e3. 30.
And from that they creep up in prices to
the very finest garments The style even
in the cheaper garments Is remarkable.
Many stylish Top Goats worn this year are
ours.
Our stock is ALWAYS the larges. and
most complete to select from and
Our styles ALWAYS the newest.
We have the first choice Of the leading
makers and have had it for years. This 10
reconsideration for You and us.
The Otero Capes, in different shades Of
cloth. with pretty trimmings; stylish gar
ment.
sas7. s5.s7. 1851
How people realize bargain of merit! It's
wonderful! We sold 400 pieces the
very first day Of those FINE ATWOOD
CREAM FRENCH Serge with side bands
500 pieces were sold the second day. and
now half the lot i, sold. We expected
crowds, but not such throngs. Webadnt help
enough Things are now facilitated drain
has been made on the other departments.
and from Monday on
There will be an
Augmented corps OF
Sales people to
Give you proper attention.
The explanations Of approval from ali
sides that we genuine benefactors
to sell 81 ALL-wOOL DRESS GOODS
FOR SOC.
1t requires nerve to do II.
800 pieces yet remain for you to select
from.
you have not heard about them We will
tell you.
The lot now consists of
900 pieces Of
ALL-wOOL SIDE BAND FRENCH SERGE DRESS
GOODS,
40 INCHES WIDE,
STYLISH. SERvICEABLE and DEsIR-
ABLE new goods Should have reached
April Is. Through some fault of the custom
house did not reach us until Wednesday.
We bought them to sell for 81. The I'M
porter. owing to the hardness Of the season,
allowed us HALF allow you the same.
Some Cream with Cream border.
Some are Cream with Blue and Tan
border.
Some are Cream with Black and Old Rose
border.
Some are Cream with Blue. Fawn and
Orange borders.
Also Stripes, Piaids and borders in Gr.ys.
Tans. Modes. Olives. Greens, Garnet and
Blues. A chance opportunity for you and
REMARKABLE SALE IN C0RsETs.
3 Metropolitan Corsets. Regular price,
75c Remnant price. Soc.
size 81. size 25. j size g.
This Is q French woven corset.
&c. P. Correct. slightly soiled. Regular
price, e325 Remnant price, e1.50.
asxaO
Is Annise Corsets. Regular price, q 50.
Remnant price, ~. 10.
20 q "a %
IN. .bov. i corset s d our own impor..-
sc. P. Corsets, No. ga. in Drab. Rse-
ular price, %. Remnant price. q.
I Il
Is 10 20 II "a % p .
The above are the only Sizes
Now your size ID smoAg this lot you
viii certainly md Il to your advantage 10
= Why not buy the De LONG HOOKS
AND EYES. They mover become unfsst-
ened-sEood feature. We rscommend the
DE LONG HOOK AND EYE - the bet IN
/, ANS:
E B.JBII::iii e. e. III
Il. /: r / ESI'jlS= :.
nss go. 81. "a. 4as 7TH st.
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CAsHAsr & Lr,Dr.

CAsHAsr & Lr,Dr.
s2s 7th st. and 70e K ct. NV.
Afortunate purchase enables Us to Offer two
great bargains In Handkerchief.
100 dozsn ladies' Hemstitched and Scalloped
Fancy Border handkerchief These are beau-
70 tful goods. Importers price was e1.25 per
dozen We offer them to you ct 30. each.
100 dossn LADIES' Fine Hesnstitched Revere
and scalioped Borders. Never sold less than
25o. We viii Offer at 12hc. each.
Aline Of choice styles Of Hemstitched Flounc-
ines In and full lengths ct greatly reduced
prices.
Al-alk Drapefy Nets. great bargain 1t o.
pr yard.
Blsok ohantilly Lace Nomcinss inches and
II inches wide.
Shantons Pongees and Mousselinss FORMER
price Was 1se. We have them all marked l2hc
Per yard.
cAhHARr LIrDY,
my0 PHILADEPHIA STORE.
ss.ssa Sasxa9E 9STass sa1 sssss
s1 %; ss,Ss::' $50 AZ = !.
T. B. Tovsr. & Sos.
DRY GOODS DEALxRs.
l316 nh Il. a.w.
I.sys Lane q Ladies and cha,drsas rarasols and
fsstSss-Ssod Ticking. in faney colon Rssuls,
'7e s:asfal L,a.so ri SS.aslly Mus,in. &c.
Ss: 81 "a = . 9 se,es ;,,,
Eioune.ns for Lea.s. ana Ceild,.n.
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BABr CARRr.ers.
NeNfsn 70 remind You again of what are
doing IN Baby Carriages prlces are very much
reduced. and this. too. for new aud desifalle
styles. Better Va ues than e arr offering can
not lie had. either In tins az any other city.
Carriages reduced from
-elO. - 90 sSOO-
-sll. 30 TO e. ID
-sll. - to -. III
-sl2. ~ 20 sn. So
-sl3.oOto Sll..O-
-sl4. 90 TO sln.OO-
-sl4 - 20 5000
-Sl5. ~ TO sl2.Oo.-
-slO.OOfo el2.m-
-sl0. 95 TO . IL 10
-Sl9. % 20 Z -. To-
-s2l. 20 TO sl5.O-
-s22. - 20 ! Iii. ~ -
So 30 10 sla. 80
tFifth floor. 10th IT. eley aior)
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The SArs Som
e. e. En- En- Eat E.tt -:
: Er. kk kk 7 ssss

II clever WORK Of art that brings out the shadowy
housht into the strong light Of reality. such
are thronRing our ASSORTMENT Of WASHABLE EN-
BROIDERIES. Nature is the master that teaches ~
to trim-on every hand the examples she sets
You must look sharp after quality. wateris calam-
sy to some fabrcsand the iron" forces into retire
msnt much that has merit ts facs. The stssdSass
qualities surely the only kinds worth rarsying
time over. Hsve that kind-insist on it-even It
doubles the cost. Here are some Of the best EN-
BROIDERIES that ever trimmed Rarment. and they
are - cheap a. quality has q right to sell itself.
The 45-inch- wide sKIRTINa patterns from SOC. to
e4.50a yard. -.----...........
LIGHT and DARK BLUE and PINK KMBR0ID-
cry work on 45-inch sKIRTING poses q novelty
have some that will match perfectly at E21Sc. and
37kc. yard.
The HAND-RUN and BLOCK PATTERNS from
u. e5 up to s3.5O . yard.
EMBROIDERED ECRU FLOUNCINa - so .
BLACK and WHITE EMBROIDERED FLoUNC-
ING-s1 % and 81. so yard.
PLAIN BLACK and BLACK FLOUNCING. with the
needlework in coors-e1 to 50. so yard.
PLATED FLOUNCINGS-ladies' and childrens
widths-&l.2 %. e. ID. % and "a. 50 yard.
CHILDREN's sKIRTINGS-22. "a and 81 inches
deep-5Oc. to e. SO yard.
cAMBRIC EDGINGs. from an inch to foot wide
&c. to e1.35 yard.
Same widths Of NAINsooK and swIss-ec. to
q. Is yard.
CAMBRIA. SWISS and NA1NsooK INsERTINas.
from quarter to five inches wide-1Oc to SOC. yard.
IRISH POINT EMBROIDERY-25c. to 4125.
CAMBRIA. SWISS and NAINsOOK ALL-OvER
EMBROIDERY-75c. to e. SO.
CAMBRIA INSTRUMENTATION one to ten
inches wildcat &c., &c.. 1Oc, 12c, 15c.. 1Sc, 20c.
and 25c. yard.
SHORT ENDS" ct short prices.
Each pattern Is you see IL will be Q revelation Of
beauty. The hundred uses you put 1t to will
crowd into mindyour appreciation Of needle
work will urge you to buy 1.-THE seasons changes of
clothing will claim It for decorstion-OUR price will
make its purchase easy-and then you fixed.
Better look the patterns at for selection
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BLANKET DEPARTMENT.


FINE FEATHER PILLOWS.
2k-lb. Feather Pillows. g. IS Q pair.
3-lb. Feather Pillows. %. 80 pair.
Alb. Feather Pillows. % pair.
4ISlb. Feather Bolsters, %. - each.
5h-lb. Feather Bolsters, o. Ii each.
LIGHTWEIGHT COMFORTS
For seaside and mountain use,
al, el.5o. eL75. s2.25. s2-50 and
-e2. rs each
STEAMER sHAwLs.
Have you secured your travelling outhti Re-
member. We are headquarters for thsss roods.
We call special attention to our line Of En-
glish Steamer 6hawis and Travelling Russ,
-s3 to els each--
SPECIAL OFFERINGS IN WHITE QUILTS
Ia windsor" Crochst Quilts. 75c. each.
1l4 "Boston" Crochet Quilts. q each.
Ia Bridal" Crochet Quilts, q. Is each.
Ia ''Monumsnt' Crochst Qutts. oI-25
ia ''Eonumsat" crochss Quilts. SIS
each.
IA Nsrssn,ss Quilts. with nsv r.issd pat.
terms,
-e2 sach.-
ia Mazssdllss Quilts. extra quality.
-e3 sach.-
ia samrock Quilts.
- 50 sach.
x1d4e French Dtmity Quilts-especially
suitable for Hotel and Boarding Houss me-
light and easy to launder.
al sach.-
sINotics display Of Qudlts IN nth q. vim
dow.
(sscond Aoor, nth q. buildine.)
WOODWARD 4 LorHRoP.
1oth. 1lth and sts. nv. uyo
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PLEASE TAKE A Norx o. TINS.
III Hi 4 + { E.. III I.
WALL PAPER DEPARTMENT.
Our Wall Piper and Decorative DEPARTMENT
is repiete with the latest designs and color
inss and is in charge Of Mr.. Gilbert Elliott,
whose ability a. an artist in interior dscors-
tons is known throughout the country.
Moderate prices for nrst-class work 10 the
maxim Of this department.
DRAPERY DEPARTMENT.
We would like to take IN order for your
Draperiss before you leave for the summer
for delivery on your return home. Our taste
and ability in this line is fully conceded.
CARPET AND FUR CLEANING DEPARTMENT.
wsclean thoroughly and We pack with .
preparation which absolutely protects from
moths. Prices very modsrass.
FURNITURE AND FABRIC DEPARTMENT.
We are stu selling Oh our Odds and Ends In
Furniture and Fabrics ct extraordinary bar.
gains. and We invite your attention to the
following articles vs VIII place It your dis
posal today and Monday:
Fine Mahogany Kidney Table. worth go.
for e45.
Fine Mahogany Carved Dealt. cheap .. s45.
Polished Mahogany Table. cheap ct GO.
for e12.
Early Ensiish Tahls. cheap 1t s14. for so.
The above being really vssy desirable goods
you should come early Il you are interested.
- thsy viz doub<lss eommand ready sals.
ALEX. MILNE.
INA y 81. NV.
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he hitiah parliament needs moral disinfse
tion-
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Druec1srs' SuSpRrEs DEPARTMENT

NEW RUBBER HoT-wATER BOTTLES
with removable eider-down pouch. Just the
thing TO relieve Ia grippe and 10 prevent Ineu-
monia. The eider-dOwn pouch Is especially
adapted for retaining the heat and moisture u
the bottle and causing even temperature for
q greater length Of time. besides preventing the
disaRreeable contact of the rubber bottle with
the skin. The "Liliput" Hot-waier Pare Bot
ties will be found equally effcacious in cases OF
neuralgia. earacIe and all Jams OF the face. re-
neying them almost instantly.
Prices. 81. 20, 81. a., ell - and g. each
lfirst floor, llth IT. building.D
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Woopw.nD & LorHno,.
10Th, nth AND p SITS. NV.
TENNIS GOODS

10TH. nth AND sTs NV.
TENNIS GOODS
We are siving much attention TN. s>a.cn 10
sn,,isss y a snd Ss . as. s s c s
scter OF the sOods r-gsr~~-nte>i M our -tock
Is Of srst insres, to S tennis piss
Balls.
wright Dst-on,s 1881 Championship B~lis.
-sS-SO q doEen.--
RAcKErs.
Inc fr1nceton. for toys and girls.
The Windsor. Z" one srsis better.
"The Harvard"
''rhe Ashby. Jr.,
-sao0-
Harvard Special. :. STRUNG with Oriental sut.
Wright DitsOn's i.snsvoOd.
American Tate. Dr. fr4se.
Moodw.rd Lothrop's "Ashby speciA--
strung with Oriental gut,
..Tbe pettit--
''The Leno.,-
American Tate" flsrt,
Sears Special. " all weights.
Hcrseman's Cleveland"
HorssmAn's ''Newport."
80 oa-
Hcrsemans STANDARD"
Horseman's Casino,
Bin
NETs
- by 3 feet. II thread. alr
~ by feet. IL THREAD, ell
~ by 3 ieef. - thread. al ~
AZ b. 3 feet, II thread. 81 40
POLES
Prices, s5c.. 81. 81. II. ell. s5 and sl.aS pss
MISCELLANEOUS
Dry Court Markers
Racket Presses.
Galvanized Net suIp0rters.
I'm.
Felt Racket Gases.
-gOr.-
Canvas Racket Cases, leather bound
M
Special attention given 20 supplying tennis
clute Prices upon application.
(fifth floor, 10th It elevator
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SUIT DEPARTMENT.

10TH. lirH AND y srs. NV.
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WOODWARD 4 LoTHRoP.
10Th, 18th and r SITS. NV.
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We are eiving mnch attention TN. s>a.on 10
10y anticipated by rs The s~n@r.l hisrh char
scter OF the Tocds r~lirr~-nted m our stock n
sucn A. 70 WIN your approval. and our very loo
-
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MEMS FRENCH CHEvIOT OUTING SHIRTS,
A Soc each Beautiful Windsor Tie giyen With every
two shirts. BLUN'S.
my0-2ts 7AS-745 0kh e. a q
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asd,o., students q. Gave aobbs,

ST. PAUL, Mimi. Feb. s2.--vaeue n.
mors have been in circulation ia De-
Monies. Ia, that grave robbers we're Il
~ork in cemeteries sajscent to that city.
undertakers have wh,spered mysteri, usiy
about What they knew, nevis. made graves
have been found disturbed, and AZ several
cemeteries watchers have been placed 10
guard the dead.
A discovery made jast proves that The
Suspicious were not without Foundation,
The jAnitor at the Youngerman block has
been unable for fortnight to get into one
room. Although sounds have been audibls
within he could get no response to his n.
peated rapping. An addition was cun,em-
plated to the building, and ~ preparatory
step door leading TO the mysterioss
room was broken open. When this VA
done, blood.stained sloves, overalls and
aprons were found 10 all parts Of the room.
On table lay corpse which baa but ~
Gently been under q scalpeI, smother corpse
was on the floor, and . baeket Of human
bones was in corner. A medical college
has been qusrtsred in the block, and Of
course suspiction points to ito audenn.
The coroner was placed in charge Of the
dissec,ing room and several arrests will BE-
made.
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rioe d. in the Ohio Valley.

PARKEReDuRa, W. Va , Feb. 22-Floods
all through the Ohio valley aie growing
worse and il is estimated that at least 5000
people are homeless. The loss Of property
will be enormous.
At Belare, jus. across the Ohio. the river
has taken possession of the town and the
people have fed to the hills. The suffer-
ing there 10 very great. The scene Of the
flooded districts Of West Wheeling 10 ssii
to be one Of desols,icu and ruiu. The
river has subsidized, however, and the people
are working energeticAlly to repair the
damage.
Riverside, \ beautiful suburb Of this
city, containing some 1000 inhabitants, was
totally submerged by the flood, from
KanSwhs river. Many houses have been
swept away some entirely hidden BY The
vast torrent ard others flooded up to the
second stories. People abandoned their
homes, taking refuge in the court house
and churches in safer quarters OF the town.
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DANAs SARsApARILLA fusEsi
FAIRFIELD LOCALS.

The selectmen have been busy the past
week in closing up the business of the town
for the municipal year, which ends Feb.
25th. The town meeting will be held the
fret Mondsy in March and there are four
teen articles to be acted upon. 1t is not
expected that there will be any contest
upon any Of them except perhaps the mat
Ter of high -ay taxes, some being in favor
CT returning to the cash system. The
d bit of the town is now sbou. Sl4 900, an in-
crease Of $4,000 in the past year. Since the
last town meeting au iron bridge has been
built st an expense Of $1,000, and school
house costing about $1,000. The affairs of
the town have evidently been well mau-
yed. The selectmen viii! have their re-
port completed and in the printers hands
today. The printed copies will be ready
for distribution in about a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-23
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.
The Pith Of tho News Taken From tho
Current Events Of thu DAY

The lower portions of indianapolis are
Inundated on account Of the flood.
The Nebraska House has passed the bill
G King two cents q mile as tue maximum
passenger rate to be charged by the rail
way.
The terrible condition of the New York
tenement clothing shops is to be exposed to
the Legislature. In them is fouud violations
OF the factory law, and garments tina. con-
tain disease germs.
Gen. Brooke has announced the capture
OF the Indian slayers Of Lieutenant Ciomsn
OF the first infantry. The arrest was affec.
led without any disturbance. The murder
ers will be tried by civil authorities.
M. Cleveland in an interview with a
New York reporter states thst "he ia in the
hands Of bis friends in regard to the nom
nation, and he has no intention of writing
any letter directing TO allow the use of his
name.
The bodies of two flood victims were
brought to Johnstown that were found
A,opg the river bank below Ninevah Sstur.
day. They were washed up by the recent
high water, and are in q good state Of
preservation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-02-23
Prosperity Wasn't Sufficiently Rsp,d

NEW BEDFORD, Feb. 2l.--A defslcation
in New Bedford is somewhat o. 9 novelty,
but today the whalers are in 1t. for Fred F.
Clements. young msn we'll known alb out
town, has skipped, and his employers,
f, b. Chase G. Co are mourning over the
loss. as nesr Ms can be estimated, Of $4,000.
Clements peculstions dated back three
years, but he covered bis tracks in such q
cunning manner that no suspibions we've
aroused until Thursday afternoon, when he
vss questioned concerning the holders OF
eawiug machines on the installnent plan.
Clements wss outside sgens for the firn,
and covered all the suburban towns. H.
commissions alone brough, him ia. ssi
ary, but prosperity was TOO much for him.
He wanted more, and 80 sold the articles
sach As pianos, organs, etc, for cash, re-
ceiving one-hslf the regular price, and then
turniog ia to his employer fictitious names
aud ADDRESSES, making indictments himte
10 avoid suspicion.