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The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-20
WASHINGTON BUSINESS DIRECTORY

ol(1N(v0T(lfrl7l7VI7I[T l1-0f0NrJ7-0fJ
DRUGGISTS.
PRANK P. WELLER, 75i eth st.
z. d. GILMAN. Ge7 Pa ave.
7. &. oGRAsf, tat1 Pa, ave.
SAMUEL T. sToTT. National Hotel Building
HOMEOPATHIC PHARMACY, 1907 II st.
GEO. A.. BENTLEY, i4th and Corcoran SITS.
q. M. soTHoRN, s. Q. cor. 3sd and o SITS. w.
REMSBURG q ELLIOTT, 1908 f4tb st. n. W,
VI. b. BRACE, 30th and M SITS. n. W.
O CHRISTIAN, 4sf 70 aye.
g q 9 SIMMS, cor N Y ave and 18th st.
JOHN r MAJv1s. 800 9TH st NV.
ENGRAYERs g LTTHOGRAPHER
J.L. KERBARD, 1913 Pa ave.
GEO. HAAS, jr, 1900 Pa ave. t.
A. b. GRAHAM, 1870 Pa ave NV.
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MILLINERY, ETC.
j. G. HUTCHINSON, D07 Pa. ave.
LONDON BAZAR, 716 Market Space.
THE BON MARCt1R. 3l6 nth st. n. W.
MRS, r. ENRICH, 31l6 M 81. n. W.
A. II. FIsHEL, 3f34 M st, n. W.
8. COHEN, 523 18th 81 n W.
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CARPENTERS And BUILDERS.
ALEX. MILLER, 1915 Ohio ave.
DARBY & DAVIS. 1895 18th st W.
G.. A. LANGLEY, $40 f2th st n W.
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LUMBER DEALERS.
II. j. MCLEAN, 18th and u SITS. N. W.
r. II. wlILETT, al3 9th st n W, b 18th h b
SITS n W.
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BUILDERS, SUPPLIES.
JAS. II. McGILL, poS-N est NV.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-20

FLOUR, FEED, AND HAY.
McDOwELLe& s0NS..N. Cap. and Mass eve.
wASH'N FLOUR FEED co. 9TH d q YBayes
THOMAS W McKNEw. iifi8 Cst ".
H.D.i COCHRAN, 1917 18th at NV. :
FISH OYSTERS AND POULTRY.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-20

BANKERS.
RIGGS g. CO., Pa, ave. and 18th at.
LEWIS JOHNSON & CO., 10th and Pa. ave. !
CORSoN & MACARTNEY,.i4l9 + st.
BATEMAN d CO.. 141i b st. NV.
VIM. MAY6E & CO., BIG 9th st.
WOODS q CO., 1l06 Est. NV.
LEWIS 9. TEwKSBURY &CO., 1885 F.
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BOOKSELLKRS AND STATIONERS
W. Il. LoUDERAILK & CO., f4e4-aoF.
VIM. BALI.ANTYNE q SONS. 42S nth st.
A. X. WILLIAMS, b2l-23 nth st. n. W.
W. II. MORRISON, 1saiF
CHAPMAN s. TAYLOR, 0l5 Pa. ave. NV. Is
EAsTON b RUPP, dei 18th st NV.
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NERO HINT TAILORS.
II. D. BARR, iii Pa. ave.
L. X. DEvENDORF, 1916 Pa. ave.
w. II. CRANSTON. 1890 Pa, ave.
j. A. GRIEsBAUKR, ass 9th st. NV.
II. KOPPEL, 1890 14th st. n. W.
OWEN, cor 10th st and n Y ave n ".
j. II. WILSON, 2g23 NJ st
HARBAN & BENNETT. i4ie II Z ave ~.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-20

BUTTER, CHEESE AMI, .EGGS.
JAS. J. OYSTER, Pa ave, and 9th ct.
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WASHINGTON BUSINESS DIRECTORY

MdRKETs.
PHILADELPHIA W. II. Coleman D Co..
Conn ave aud X 81.
CANNON & CHANDLER, "Home." nth
.rAREAdtUyri," J, Q. Fearsos b Son, 1912 Kn
.CIRCLB." II. NV sNH, VI aye and Lst.
TREr yfIEEN, 1913 Pa. ave.. Brighton"
4. MEADER. corner sth and u st5 -
CoTTHGE MARKET, Sis 18th 81. n. W.
=. ]. TIBBETS, 1927 Conn ave-. "Palace.~
II. ". FISHER q SON, 32d and II SITS n ".
ARLINGTON, AruIdell q Fairfax. 18th y L.
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GAS FIXTURES.
SCHULTZ. Gas Fixtures, 1915 at. n. ".
8. 8. sHEDD 8 BRO. 4ss 9th NV. Plumbing
G. A. MuDDIMAN. GA 1cth at. n. ".
e. f.; BROOKS, b3f 18th NV.
The morning call., 1891-08-09

value. Fine needle and fancy work, with
displays of gold and silver embroidery, and
numerous toys, will be embraced in this ex-
hibit
Lieutenant II. r. Lemly, Special Commits
sioner of the Exposition in Colombia, writes
that in connection with that republics ex-
hlbit there will be typical orchestra from
that country, consisting of ten musicians,
PLAYING their native instruments. which are
unlike those of any other people.
The special police on the exposition
grounds will. it is decided, wear star but
no uniform.
Messrs. ID. Mourad and De Garmo have
applied for space 300x400 feet, and wish to
erect 100000 building. 1t is to contain Gu
rios and objects to represent life in Turkey,
Persia. India, Algiers and 'runis In word.
These gentlemen wish to transplant a sec
ton OF the Orient to Chicago during the
Worlds Fair
Mrs. Potter Palmer is back from Europe,
sand now occupies her Office at fair head
quarters. She speaks in glowing terms of
her trip. and bespeaks splendid exposition
work abroad for a comprehensive dis play of
foreign wnmen's achievements.
Switching rates on exhibits to the fair
The morning call., 1891-08-09
The WORLDS FAIR.
The Progress That Is N0tad-MrS. Porter
PdlmRrS Enthusiasm.

CHICAGO, Aug. 8, 1S91.-The leading En-
glish papers are coming out boldly in favor
of the Chicago Worlds Fair. Their late ut
terances have been extremely flattering and
encouraging.
Chief Burnham will, at an early date,
present a plan for the bazaar of all nations
and other features, which are to be placed
in the Midway Plaisance.
The ammonia motor, by which P. j. Nc
Mahon expects to furnish transportation at
the fair, has had trial space granted for its
exhibition. The motive powers anhydrous
ammonia. The motor can be charged in
one and one-half minutes. 1t will cost but
cent mile to run cars, and any speed de-
sirable can be obtained. A car to be run
by this motor is now under construction at
South Chicago.
A bird's-eye view of the Worlds Fair-no
drawing, but realistic miniature model of
the whole exhibitions to be opened to the
pubic IN short time at the old Exposition
Building, Chicago. 1t will cover an area of
5000 square feet. The model will be 100
feet long and 80 feet wide. The originators
of the design are the Phiilipson Bros. Two
model at one time. Some of the most
brilliant spectacular effects ever achieved
by the aid Of electricity are promised.
The Worlds Columbian Exposition,
Illustrated, Is considered the handsomest
and most deliberately illustrated and his
torical exponent of the great Worlds Fair
now before the public. 1t is published at
2l6 La Sale street, Chicago, where COM
plete sets CT the paper may always be Sc
cured.
United States Minister Egan has Informed
the State department that the Chilean Gov
eminent has appropriated, as q minimum
sum, 100000 for a State exhibit
Announcement IS made that the exhibition
OF the work OF Mexican women at the ex
position Will be one of great interest and
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The main point of difference was upon the
requirement. that cattle remain on exhibition
during six months. A committee was ap-
pointed to wait on Chief Buchanan of the
Agricultural Department to see if some plan
could not be devised by which the desires OF
the various breeders could be harmonized.
.Agriculturists are said to be more active
than any other class in making preparations
for the exposition. The display OF grains,
grasses and cereals at the Worlds Fair will
undoubtedly be the most comprehensive and
perfect ever made.
Eghty-five of the log counties in Kansas
have organized Columbian Exposition Assn
Citations and are now at work raising their
proportion of the desired 100000
The boarding-house question 1T the Ex-
position grounds is at last settled. Day
board will be furnished to men employed at
the grounds for So per week. and board and
lodging for 81. The contractors will erect
two buildings for their board ins-honse at
cost of $4,000. There is $40, 00O back of the
enterprise.
The Bankers Columbian Association
want space for II building, 10ox50 feet, TO be
used as headquarters for members and
bankers generally. j. Il. CAMPBELL.
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largest structure of its kind ever built. The
foundations are mile around and the walls
inclose thirty-three acres of ground.
Six of the main fair buildings are now
under way. Specifications for the Govern
ment Building have arrived.
The Executive Committee of the Column
bian Dairy Association and joint COM
mIttee from various dairy associations were
In session in Chicago on July Goth. These
associations had under discussion the ques-
ton Of dairy exhibits at the Worlds Fair.
The morning call., 1891-08-09

NOW IT'S THE SUPERVISORS,
Alfred Clarke Wants Half Million
Damages From Them

Alfred Clarke Wants Half n Million
Damages From Them.
Alfred Clarke has begun suit in the
United States Circuit Court against Mayor
Sanderson and Supervisors Jackson, Bur
ling, Carnes, Curtis, Ebert, Coffee, Heyer,
Tabor and Wilkinson for judgment in the
sum Of $50, 2S5 and costs. Supervisors
Evans, Aver and Hunt are not named be-
cause Clarke says they are not implicated in
voting to repeal the order that resulted in
so much damage to him. The resolution
thus revoked is numbered $500 and passed
to grant the applicant permission to place
engines and boilers on w street, near
Thirty-third avenue. aud on Twenty -seventh
avenue, near w street He then invested
large sums Of money before the resolution
was revoked as he says, contrary 10 law
and arbitrarily. lie also wants SI2S5 spe-
clal damages, formerly expended under the
power given by the resolution.
lncendiaIies set fire to the Crosby House
at Ortlns, WASH, one day recently, but the
hames were discovered before they had
made much headway.
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have been fixed at cents per 100 pounds A
minimum rate of % cents on packages has
also been arranged for.
Guatemala's Congress, now in session,
has appropriated Sl20,00O in gold for World 5
Fair purposes; $4,000 of which will be ex-
pended in constructing a building of typical
architecture, in which the country's exhibit
will be displayed.
The most important feature OF construc-
ton work SO far is the Notwithstanding on
the great Manufactures Building, which was
begun last week. This building will be the
The morning call., 1891-08-09
Opening of the nurses, school.

The new nurses school at the City aud
County Hospital has been opened under the
direction of the Misses Mohl and Forsyth,
with ten pupils enrolled.
The morning call., 1891-08-09
Seizure of an Opium Factory.

An opium factory was seized on Friday
evening at 73l Commercial street by the
Internal Revenue agents. Tie seizure
amounts to ABOUT $500.
The morning call., 1891-08-09

Charles V. Knowlton of Calistoga is in
Jail for having given liquor to ii boy which
caused the latter to become intoxicated.
The morning call., 1891-08-09
Magazine and Other Notes.

The current number OF the New En-
gland Magazine is specially interesting
one for midsummer reading, for it presents
a variety of subjects that will interest not
only those who come from the New En-
gland States, but all who read it with
view TO be entertained and instructed. The
opening article Is one on the State of Yer
mont, by Colonel Alfred Clarke, Secretary
of the Home Market Club of Boston. 1t is
very interesting account of that State.
past and present, and it is attractively Illus
trated. A new contributor to literature,
Mary E. Brush, presents, under the head of
"a Side Issue of the Campaign" charm
lug paper, in which she depicts the trials Of
a country editor and his wife in a manner
that raises suspicion that she is the wife
written about.
The latest issue of "The Weeks Sport"
published in New York, appears in new
dress and cover. which is a marked improve
ment over the previous issues. This period
ical, which is devoted to such sports as are
participated in by gentlemen and gentle
women, is carefully made up with material
that is bright, newsy and interesting. The
several topics presented are well consid-
cred, and in this journal the healthful recre-
alive sports have faithful exponent.
4 cablegranl announces that Amelie
Rives has sailed for the United States,
where she will arrive soon after the appear
ance of her latest novel in the August
number of the Cosmopolitan. After nearly
two years of silence the new story of Miss
Riyes Will lie received with the greatest
The morning call., 1891-08-09

'"The Irish Lullaby, or The Ira la-lee,"
Is the title of a bright and catchy piece of
music that has just been issued by George
w. Hagans of this city. 1t is a song that
has been sung with great success by Gilbert
and G0lde, and was composed by z. j. Ca
hill, while the music was arranged by
George e. Ebert. 1t is one of those that is
bound to become popular
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A33, A35, A37

but is one that any one can read. The
daughter of Micheline was adopted and
brought up by very good couple, and
these people, some ten years after having
adopted the girl, engage Micheene as a
governess, but it is not within the knowl-
edge of these people that Micheine is the
mother OF their adopted daughter. The
characters are well drawn, and many parts
OF the book are very touching. The book is
issued in cloth and paper, and in the latter
form is part Of the Optimus series.
VALMoND THE CRANKY Nero" (H.J.
Smith & Co., Chicago.) OF all the books
that have ever been offered TO the public
senseless and useless one. 1t has not one
redeeming feature in it, and that any pub
fishing house having desire to maintain a
good reputation should print. issue and dis
tribute such trash is one Of the mysteries Of
the times.
John W. Lowell Company are publish
ing in Cheap form Sidney Whitman's I'm
perial Germany" critical study of fact
and character. Mr.. Whitman has not only
the advantage of long and thoughtful con-
sideration of his subject, but possesses in
addition personal acquaintance with the
characters he describes. He has often been
the guest of Prince Bismarck, who has ex-
mans treatment of his theme. Count
Moltke. Professor Goodwin Smith, and Pro-
lessor Blake have praised the work. which
the last named classes with AriStOtle's
Politics" and Bryce's America" ''as one
of the three best books on the concrete
philosophy of politics"
'The American Girl in Paris" written by
Alexander Dumas fills, is offered by Dono-
hue, Henneberry & Co. of Chicago, but to
American readers the translation of this
well-known French author will not meet
with much favor. 1t might be story of "a
Girl from America, but it is not the story
of typical American girl, and it does not
portray the American girl as she Is known
on this continent. The writer shows his
ignorance of the American girls, and it can
not be said that his book, from an Ameri-
can point Of view, is a success.
Benjamin A. Tucker, Boston publisher,
will soon place before the reading public a
new book, entitled Russian Traits and Ter
rors: a Faithful Picture of the Russia of To-
day" 1t is to be published over the name
of E. 3. Lanin "a collective name employed
by several contributors to the Fortnightly
Review) The work is said to out-Keenan
Keenan, in its description Of the atrocities
practiced by the Russian Government, and
includes the ode written by SWineburne in
justification Of tyrannicide.
The Globe Publishing Company of Atchi-
son, Kansas. offer 1.-THE Confession of John
Whit!ock," book of Ill pages, in paper, by
E. W. Howe. This book purports to be the
words OF late preacher who preached for
forty years, but after that time laid down
the Bible and hymn book because the people
did not accept the religion he taught, and in
this book he tells how it happened that he
was failure and advances doctrines partic-
ularly his own.
The morning call., 1891-08-09

MICHELINE-B by Hector Malot. Chicago:
Donoilue. Henneberry & Coz This is very
pleasing story, translated from the French
by Hattie T. Miller, and it is translated
for basis the Efforts of a mother to regain
possession of her daughter, whom she had
been forced to leave. The story, of course,
is French. and has some peculiar features,
The morning call., 1891-08-09

THE MADONNA OF PASS CHRISTIAN
BY Gcerl.t +. Ormsby. (49o PIP. Chicago:
Drnohne. Hepncberry 81 Cu.) This is a tale
of the resurrection and the subject of the
novel is the Immortality CT the soul. The
writer has srbardnated all other considera-
lions to The development of The theme. A
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-02
Archbish op Kenrick's Jubilee.

Su, LOUIS. Dee. 2.-The most important
result of the meeting OF Roman Catholic
prelates at Archbishop Kenrick's jubilee
was reached last evening wleu ecclesi-
as1ical consent was given 20 the holding
of Roman Catholic congress at Chicago
during the Worlds fair. Committees
were appointed to arrange for the con.
gress. A children's jubilee service was
held at the Music hall in the morning at
which the archbishop and thousands of
children were present. In the evening at
the same place there was a meeting at
which Governor Francis and Mayor Moo
nan spoke words of welcome and praise
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-02

increase Of $50 IN the interest bearing
debt, and decrease of S545. coz 0S in the
surplus cash in the treasury. The aggre-
gate of non.interest bearing debt less $780,
l21, OH 90 net cash balance or surplus. and
300, 900 O0l gold reserve. is $S3S 6l3. 06s 65
Of this amount 1855 O26. so is interest
bearing debt. made up of S559 SO, $50 per
rent, $25. 364 500 , per cent bonds, an6
ISS, TO per cent. refunding certificates.
The Cash in the strong Boxes.
The cash in the treasury aggregates
S'4S, $50, 75D, made up of $2.l SAB 1913 in gold
DIN and bullion. SAP sos, $40 N silver com
and bullion, S43, l1S.S05 in paper money,
and SEQ, 800. 9ll deposited in national
banks. Against this aggregate amount
there are liabilities to meet gold and sill
Yer and currency certificafes in circula-
ton, amounting to 1853, 221. 709. and cur
rent lab. lities amounting to $40 COS, 1873
This gold coin and bullion fund in the
treasury today aggregates S25l ,Si3. 1913, an
increase 0f nearly IS. coo. 900 during No
vember; and the silver fund amounting TO
S4l2, sos, $40, is about y, COO 600 more than
II was month ago
Receipts and Disbursements.
Government receipts from all sources
uurlns November aggregated SSJ,9lf. It3,
against SIS, 1856 Ia ia November. 1870.
Customs receipts lust month were SI2 $50,
$50, or about s., 500, 900 less than in No
vember, $50 Internal revenue receipts
were SI2, $50. 326, fully 81, 900. 900 more than
in November year ago, and receipts
from mis- cellaleous sources were 81 ,663, :
d22, or 10000 less than in November,
1897 G, vernment receipts during the
1--WE months of the current fiscal year, or
up to Dec. l. aggregated Ia Sl2. 30l,
against 81 go Sg3 during the correspond
ing months of the preceding fiscal vear-a
falling off of nearly $40. O01,00o On the
other hanl expenditures during the five
months az the current fiscal year were
Sl4i, 1876, SEE against $3.50, OS5. 6SS during the
first five months of the preceding fiscal
year-or about S45. 000, 600 less
Payments to the Pensioners.
The pension charge for the five months
of the current fiscal year amounts S4s,
2Oo,4 ass, against 500. 34S 454 during the first
I'VE months of the preceding fiscal year.
The interest charge during last month
amounted TO but 1850 245, and for the past
five months was 50, 239, 2i5 against So so.
462 during November. 1880, and SEQ, 363, 9l5
during the five months of the preceding
fiscal year.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-02
Cooper's Fight Against Raum.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2-Representative
Cooper, O. Indiana, who introduced in the
last congress the resolution providing for
an investigation Of Commissioner Rau,n's
administration of the pension Office, and
who pert onally prosecuted his charges
against Raum before the house committee
on invalid pensions, said yesterday that if
General Baum retired within mouth or
SO he believed there would hs 10 ;hvesti-
cation of the pensic-. vaIGe BY the Fifty
second Congress. 0Soper added that if the
president was determined to keep General
Ranfn tat fight would be renewed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-02
Postal service Reform.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-Tne postmaster
general has issued an order extending the
system Of examination for promotions,
which has been in operation in the post
Office department in Washington since
last July to about fifty of the larger post
Offices throughout the country. The or
der will AXE effect on the 3lst inst ALI
promotions in postoflices having fifty or
more off GERS, clerks, and employees will
be determined upon merit.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-02
Eailroaded1o Eeat tbe ,Iob

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 2-Bisso, the vii
lain who raped little Blanche Stanton. was
brought into court yesterday on an in
formation, pleaded guilty and sentenced
to twenty-one years in the penitentiary-
the limit of the law. This hasty action
was taken in order TO avoid another tussle
with the mob, which would have made
another attack on the Jail last-night.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-02
Approximations OF Mob Law.
SENATOR elLLHAM's MuRDsReRs.
One of the Accused Turns Iuformer on
His Pals.

ALTON, Ills, Dec. 2.-The trial of
George S;arkey. John Brown, and j. r.
Wyatt, charged with the murder of SEN
ator Daniel b. Gillian in Upper Alton
two years ago, has bee begun in the cir
cult court of Madison county, at Edwards
vile, Judge Alonzo Wilderman, of
Belleville, presiding. The attorneys of
Wyatt, who is to be used as state wit
ness, asked for and were granted a sepa-
rate trial and continuance A special
venire of 100 jurors was almost exhausted
without finding twelve men VINO could
qualify and another day was nearly used
up before a jury was obtained. The wide
publicity given to the murder, together
with the terrible nature of the crime, has
aroused great interest and the progress Of
the trial will be closely watched in all
parts of the state.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-02
na,badoes Nants Hecinrocilv

WASH SGToN Dec. Nv. h Chandler,
member of the legislative council of
Barbados, and L. l. Grannum, a men,
Der of the house assembly of that island
called at The department of state yester.
day and had long conference with Hon.
John w. Foster regarding the prospects
of arranging reciprocity treaty between
the United States and Barbadoes.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-02

Don't read Don't think !
Don't believe Now. are you
better?
You women who think that
patent medicines are a hum
bug, and DR.. Pierce's Favor
lite Prescription the biggest
humbug of the whole because
it's best known of all docs
your lack-of-faith cure come ?
It's very easy to "don't :" in
this world. Suspicion always
comes more easily than con-
fdence. But doubt = little
faith = never made a sick
woman we'll = and the ga
vorite Prescription" has cured
thousands of delicate, weak
women, which makes us think
that our Prescription " is
better than your don't believe.
We're both honest. Let US
come together. You try DIR.
Piercc's Favorite Prescription.
If it doesn't do as represented,
you get your money again.
Where proofs SO easy, can
you afford to doubt?
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-02
An Eccentric Character Dead.

KINGsyTLLE, Ont, Dec DIR. Boyle,
an eccentric character of Essex county. is
dead. D.. Boyle made great deal of
money during the late civil war in the
United S atss by handling patent medi-
cines, having an Office in New York. He
leaves an estate valued at 5000 One
of his pesuliarities was to appear on the
streets Ia old Continental dress, with
knickerb yckers and cooked hat