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CAIRO, ILL.
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

Mr.. A. Wilson of Chicago, is in the
city guest w. T. Scott. Mr.. Wilson has
accepted position at the Halliday MIR.
George Graves of 18th street, is reported
sick and is under the careful treatment
of DR.. L. J. Holly.--The entertainment
given by the Egyptian Brass Band at the
Wilkerson hall was very largely attended
under the leadership of Prof. Barnett
their former leadsr.-Mr. and Mrs. A.
w. Staten will soon take up their abode
in their new home, corner OF Walnut
and 10Th streets.--Mr. Henry Wilson OF
Cedar street is quite sick. The ladies OF
Charles Sumner Court will give their an
nual entertainment at Wilkinson Hall on
Dec. 9th, and will be one of the most
elaborate affairs of the season. There
will be charity entertainment given by
the ladies of the A. M. E. Church on the
18th of Dec. and all who desire to lend
helping hand, are invited to attend. The
Fern Leaf Club organized at the resi-.
dence of Mrs. D. Bland of West 9TH ST.,
bids fair to be social and literary sue
cess, with A. w. Staten president and W..
I'll. Iruehart secretary. The >. Bradley
Wood and Coal Co., is reported to be do
ing heavy fuel business. G. V. Lane
of Mound City, spent few days in the
city purchasing holiday goods for his no.
tion store. The Coterie Club was enter
tanned at the residence of Mrs. J. G. Wal
ton, by DR.. l.. j. Holly: the DIR. is noted
| for his fine qualities, and knows how TO
entertain his guest. After the usual rou-
| tine of business, recess was taken to en-
| ioy a social chat with members and visit
ors: the fair sex was well represented and
fine luncheon spread, which was enjoy
ed by all present. The club adjourned to
meet the last Monday in Dec. A. A. Mar
tin, president and Miss B. Head secreta-
rv. Misses Fannie d. Carter and G. Bar
Der, teachers in the public schools, will
spend the Christmas at their former
homes: we wish them pleasant time
and safe return. The venerable mother
of Rev. Kicks of the Free Will Baptist
Church, died at her home: she was loved
by all. and leaves many friends to mourn
her loss. Mr.. Henry Brooks is able to be
up again. Mr.. Geo. Walton who has beer
confined at the Marine Hospital, is able K
be out again. On the 7th inst, DR.. D. II
Parker, committed suicide by putting
bullet through his head Mrs. j. G, Ste3l'
of Paducah, is visiting her husband at thu
Halliday House. Delegates were appoint
ed yesterday, by president Candee Of tin
Board of Trade, to the Missouri Rive
, Convention. which meets at Kansas City
Mo-. on the IA of this month. X. X. \.
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PEORIA, ILL.

The literary society of the A. M.
E. church, had an interesting debate
at a recent meeting, subject, "is the
Negro failure in business" The
disputants were, MI. S. M. Wilson,
affirmative and MI. Reece Bracken,
negative: both gentlemen had able
assistants, and much valuable infor-
nation was given on the subject: it
was decided in favor of the mega
tive.
Miss Lula Lysles is reported on
the sick list. Mrs. Tobias Jones is
at the st. Francis Hospital; she hav-
ing had paralytic stroke. The
many friends Of MI. Jos. Harper,
will be sorry to learn Of his illness.
Mr. John Davis of Lexington, MO-,
married to Miss jamie Darby of Fay
cite, MO-; Rev.. w. Crushshon Off
ciating. MI. Gros Stewart has gone
to Chicago. He had been keeping
company with young white girl,
who, learning of his departure, com
mitted suicide. MI. Stanton Fields.
is said to be the champion carpet
cleaner of this city.
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LOVEJOY, ILL.

Samuel Lucas was tried for va
grancy in the justice court before
James A. Beasley. Alexander
Flanagan appeared for the defense
and Attorney Corlos for the vii
lage. A great deal Of interest was
manifested in the case. The court
room was filled to It's utmost ca
pacity. a jury was impaneled in
the case, the evidence being Insult
ficient for conviction. The defendant
was acquitted. 1t took the jury ten
minutes to decide and refused to
render their verdict until they had
ascertained where their pay was
After being informed that the
money had been placed in the
! hands of the village marshal fol
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BLOOMINGTON, ILL.

Rev. Lewis of Clinton, was in the
city last week.--We are glad to let the
public know that the dirty stories
that were raised concerning Rev. VIM.
Watson, have all proven to be false,
and nothing of it--Mrs. Ruffin, of
Pontiac, was in the city to spend
Thanksgiving with her many acquain-
tances Mr.. Johnnie Partee and Mr..
Bowen, spent Thanksgiving in our
city.-The A. M. E. Church gave a
thanksgiving supper at the Armour
Hall, which proved quite success
Mr.. Jas. Fisherman of Chenoa, was in
the city. Mrs. Walter Smith of Chi
cago, arrived into our city Wednesday.
She expects to remain here all the
winter Mr.. George Orendorff, ol
Lincoln, spent thanksgiving here with
his best girl, Miss Reldon.
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UNJUST ABUSE.

The war on Bruce and Lynch has
been carried into Mississippi. A re-
publican paper published at Jackson,
Miss, by an administration emplOye,
is fighting Blanche X. and John r.,
"on the sand hills of his native heath" "
If Bruce and Lynch get to the national
republican convention from Mississ-
ippi next year, they will have to do
some "tall hustlingn and make no
mistakes. Gazette.
Messrs. Bruce and Lynch are
recognized leaders Of Mississippi,
and besides they are men who rep
resent something commercially.
Fortunately for them they are
financial as we'll as intellectual
giants, and thrice unfortunately
for their assailants they are intel
lectual giants, and financial paupers.
It seems strange that some of our
young men and old ones too, are
continually trying to be-little such
leaders as these gentlemen. We
have known Mr.. Lynch for num-
Der Of years, at his home in Adams
County, Miss, and no other Afro,
American in that State has the
confidence and respect Of the entire
commonwealth as Mr.. Lynch, and
it shows narrowness and petty
spite on the part of any decent
journals to make the attack that
Bro. Smith is constantly making
on this gentleman. Should Editor
Smith desire to know the estima
ton in which Mr.. Lynch is held
let him take trip through Mississ
ippi, and he will be convinced a
his gross error.
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ST. DAVID, ILL.

Mr.. William Armstead has returned
home after five months stay in Peoria.
Miss Lizzie Bowen left for Astoria,
III. last week. Mr.. James jackson has
returned to our village, he expects to
spend the winter with us I'VE are awful
clad to have our old friend Mr.. John
Thurman with us again One by one the
bows return in winter.--The four colored
miners that left here short time ago for
Streator, Ill. ), have returned home. They
reported liking their new home splendid
but living batchlors life was to hard.
OLYMPUS
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Hon. Chas. Bogardus, one Of the
most popular and efficient State
Senators in Illinois, is favorably
mentioned for Congressman 10 the
9th district. Judging from the in
fiuonce and ability with which he
represented his constituents in the
two houses OF the State Legislature,
he would take front ranks IN the
National Congress and accomplish
much good for the people OF his
district. Should the Senator con-
sent to accept the nomination bis
election would be assured.
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them the foreman, David Rubin,
read the verdict of not guilty:
The books and papers appertain-
ing to the office of town clerk were
placed in the possession of Burton
Washington, the appointee, on Dec.
u, 1891. After the oath OF office
had been administered to him by
Justice James A. Beasley, the newly
appointed town clerk entered upon
the duties Of his Office.
The Antioch baptist church will
give two concerts on the evenings
of the oath and 25th Of December,
1891, under the management OF
Mrs. cora G. Garret.
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The Republican Editorial Asso-
citation, which met in this city on
last Wednesday, was characterized
by the harmony and concert Of
action in which they transacted
their business. The election OF
officers was satisfactory to the
entire body. Gen. Atkins, in N en-
tioning the name Of Hon. s. N.
Cullom, was enthusiastically re-
ceived by the Association. Hon ;
Milt. Mathews, Clarence Paul, :
M. Wood, Mr.. Peters, and Senator
Mcmillan are among its mos1
active members.
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state Capital Readers

Should remember to patronize
those merchants who seem to desire
your patronage and invite your
trade.
One of the best evidences of
such a desire is an advertisement
placed in the columns of the news
paper which is published in your
interests. An advertisement is an
invitation. An advertisement in
The Capital is evidence that that
firm at least solicits your trade.
You get the best service at such
places. Help those who help you
Trade with our advertisers.
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ADJUSTMENT NOTICE.

Estate of Anna Carter, deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that on
the 3rd day of February, A. D., 1892,
I shall attend before the County Court
of Sangamon County, at Springfield,
Ill /, for the purpose of settling and
adjusting all claims against the estate
of Anna Carter, late of said county,
deceased. When and where all
claimants are notified and requested
to attend and present their claims in
writing against said estate for adjust
ment All persons indebted to said
estate are also notified to make pay
ment to the undersigned without delay
| Springfield, Ill Dec. 7th. 1891.
IVERSON AFTER,
EXECUTOR
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The Afro-Americans in Washing
ton, d. c., have at last discovered
their weakness, and the reason
thoy are Disseminated against IN
the Capital Of the Nation. They
are now holding public meetings IN
order to encourage and distill into
the minds Of the younger genera,
ton that to represent business and
enterprise is far more potent ana
influential than continually how
ling for some political recognition.
Accumulate wealth, and be honest
and all the honors will be awarded
in the proper time.
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money.

Mr.. Z. A. Taylor, Of Evanston,
a man Of ability and popularity, 10
all probability will be one OF the
Congressmen-at-large to the 52nd
Congress. He is eminently quail
fed to fill the Office with credit 70
the party and honor to himself.
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There seems to be war between
the quill driver Of the Washington
Pilot and the ink singer Of the
Bee. Bro. Sprague has had deoid-
edly the advantage from the start,
and his article Of this week should
be evidence t. Mr.. Chase that ne
has missed his man.
The state capital., 1891-12-12

We appeal to our prominent
white republican friends through
out the State to send us in at least
two colored mons names as cash
subscribers. This is the only col
ored newspaper that is read and
sought after by the masses Of the
negroes in Illinois.
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LINCOLN MONUMENT LODGE.

The Lincoln Monument Lodge No,
1924, odd Fellows; held an elect
ion last night with the following re-
suits: Charles holland, E. S.; Hen
ry Petit, V. G.; Jessie Jorden, N.
G.; THOMAS Manual N. F.; charles
Ricks, P. G.; William Garth 2. F.
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Tho Illinois COnEressE
men defeated Springer.

Tt shows conclusively that the
Northern Democrats are subject to
the dictations Of the rebels Of the
Southern States, and they also con
troll the democracy in the north.
They do not want any Northern
man; that has been plainly demon
strated by the defeat Of Springer,
by Judge Crisp, the Rebel Fire.
eater. The defeat Of Springer Will
be a.loss Of 10000 votes to Illinois
democracy in the next election.
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It Will Paw You

To remember that the old relia-
Bile Trunk Factory of H. Kolb, 3
doors north Of the corner of 5th
and Washington street, is the best
and only place to buy a good trunk
or yalise.
The state capital., 1891-12-12

We acknowledge the receipt of
invitation to the Colored Teachers
Association of Illinois, which con-
venes in Carbondale, ILL, Dec. goth,
1891. Prot. W. H. S. Seals,
S. V. Bean. Sec'y. Pres.
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The attacks which some OF cur
Exchanges are making upon Messrs.
Lynch and Bruce, reminds Us q
powerless beasts growing at
lions.
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The Campaign is now about 70
open and all intelligent persons
who intend to keep posted upon
the issues Of the day should SUP
scribe for the CAPITAL.
The state capital., 1891-12-12

We received gratifying letters
this week with praise and ca'sh
from MI. H. Love, Of Decatur ana
G. Ell. Reed Of Monmouth, showing
their appreciation with their
money
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Political Paragraphs.

Facts and Figures for the study of the
Farmer, Mechanic, Laborer, Profes-
sional, and Business Man.
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The Republican party promised to re-
build the navy and construct harbor de
fenses and its promise has been kept.
The state capital., 1891-12-12

Honest men can hardly afford to af-
filiate with a party that must win, il
it wins at all, by intimidating in the
South and Michiganizing in the North
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The enterprising Freeman VIII
publish mammouth issue for
the christmas edition.
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The weekly circulation OF the
CAPITAL has increased more than
500 in the last four months.
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A Deck of Cards Free.

Send 10cts in coin or 5 two
cent stamps to John Sebastian,
Gen. Passenger and Ticket Agent
of the Rock Island Ry.. Chicago,
ii and secure one of those hand
SO e deck Of playing cards.
The state capital., 1891-12-12

Democratic newspapers are saying a
good deal less about "them tin things
than they did year ago. The fact is
that tin-ware is cheaper than ever, de-
spite the tariff.
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The State Capital.
PUBLISHED RY
TIE STATE CAPITAL Publishing 70.
.. B. TURNER.
MANAGER.
Entered 1T the Postoffice in Springfield
Illinois. as Second Glass Matter.
Tar,,o of subscriptiOn strictly IN

On the second page will be found
the message Of President Harrison
to the SIND Congress.
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A leading Springfield dry goods mer-
chant offers SO to any man who can
find single imported article in his
stock that is higher to-day than it was
before the Mckinley law went into
effect
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1t cannot be denied that s'the tariff
is taxi that is to say, the new tariff
law has worked so well as to "tax"
the ingenuity of the Democrats in any
attempt to explain away its beneficial
effects.
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One of the significant points of the
census statistics is the fact that in the
Democratic states the average percen-
tage Of persons unable to read is 27.6,
while in the Republican states it is
only AS.
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MElL-kNoWN PERsoNs.

Mayor Matthews Of Boston, has nomi-
mated Miss Annette p Rogers overseer
OF the poor
John Stowe Of Birmingham, Conn,
recently elected live frog which he de-
elares he swallowed two years prev
iously.
Msroella Ayala, Chlllan, is one of the
Oldest sinners on record. He is over 100
years old and is convict No. ID AT Ia the
California State Prison.
j. Montgomery Sears, OF Boston, has
the pleasure of paying $500 600 ia city
taxes. And he has never yet surprised the
collector by paying him in silver dollars
brother of Secretary Rusk, who
keeps drug store in Malta, o feels
natural pride In the success and dis
tinction Of j. A., as he calls the head
OF the Department Of Agriculture
Billroth has lectured in Vienna on the
probable effect OF the small bore rifle.
He thinks that future wars must be
short, owing to the fact that a modern
rifle bullet will go through several men
at time.
Rosegger, nicknamsd at his home as
'Styria on Two Legs. Is described as
the "Dtckens OF the East. He Is the
son Of an Albanian peasant, and has
written novels and things to fill twenty
volumes.
Nine. Albani-Gye is described as ami
able, unaffected, sincere, and Jolly
She is charming as well as bright, is de
void OF vanity, and is one OF the few
stage womsn who have made happy
marriages.
Rachel Shermsn's work on the memoirs
Of her distinguished father is said to
give marked evidence Of literary ability
She fences, draws, plays on several musical
instruments, rides like an Arab and
studies like a scholar.
When Queen Victoria is rugged out for
q state occasion like drawing room" IL
is no unusual thing to see her display
$500. 900 worth of jewelry spread upon
her comfortable robes OF Office
Hiram Chase, full blooded Indian of
the Omaha tribe. has been admitted to
practice In the Federal Court at Omaha.
Mr. Chase is the first Indian ever ad-
mitted TO the practice Of law in Ne
braska
Evening journal., 1891-11-23
NEWSPAPER OPINION.
Not a Popular RevoIution.

Springfield Republican,
When these leaders had grAsped DO wer
they did not hand II over TO the people.
but held 10 by force OF arms. They sup
pressed at least one revolution as the
seif-appointed provisional government
aud benished several adherents OF the
Monarchy. The people had nothing to do
with determining the form of the new
government-it might have been any
thing the provisional government de.
sired-nor did they or any representa-
tives chosen by them draft the new
constitution or order its promul cation
The most tae people were allowed
to do was to choose Congress
st the pleasure Of this provisional gov
ernment, which in turn ratified the con
stitution. Bighty-fou per cent. of the
people of Brazil are illiterate, and pre-.
samably would be as well satisfied under
one form of government as another, pro
vided neither WAS oppressive, SO that 10
is doubtful If the republic rests upon
any firm basis of popular conviction.
The clergy do not like the republic be-
cause It has separated church from state
aud lessened their Importance The
monarchists do not like IT, and those
who felt the heavy hand of the
provisional government are said 10 be still
nursing their grievance Furthermore,
1t Is tradition rather than community
Of interest which has held the provinces
together, for they are widely separated
geographically a by almost insurmount-
able natural obstacles. Given this apathy
Of the people. lack OF community Of ia.
terests, ''distrust of Fonseca. and the
presence Of ambitious and popular lead
ers like Martisez In the states, and this
threatened disintsgration OF the Republic
is not surprising Rio Grande do Sui Is
almost as far from Para as California
from New York, and Rio, the capital, is
1000 miles or more from Para Il will
be no slight undertaking for Fonseca 10
coerce these ststes, and the success of
his attempt should he make one, is
problematioal. II he fails to attempt IL
his government is discredited and either
revolution or disruption Of the Re
public will probably follow. If he tries
and succeeds, he is firmly fixed as die
tator, so that every way 1t is looked at
the situation of the Republic seems
critical
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for repairing the machinery II is hoped
that the mills will resume operations
next Monday with full force
Superintendent Berry of the Berlin
Bridge and Roof Company, has every
thing in readiness to begin the erection
Of the new buildings sat the Delaware
Iron Works some time to day
Thompson has "Rexwheat." Try it.
The New Castle Building and Leon
Association held It's seventh monthly
meeting on Saturday evening in the City
Hall. Councilman Deakyne, who was
elected treasurer recently TO succeed
George A. Maxwell. resigned has s'assumed
his new duties.
Captain Evan S. Watson Post. No. g.,
g. A. r., held a busy meeting on satur-
day evening. Preparations were begun
for the elaborate celebration of the tenth
anniversary of the posts organization on
Saturday evening, December 10. Charles
A. Foster, inspector OF the Department
Of Delaware. will inspect the post on
December 5.
Fresh Homemade cider at Thompson's.
Personal.
Miss Reba Holcomb, who has been
visiting friends in Pennsylvania has re
turned home.
Captain Frazer, who has been on a
long voyage, spent Sunday at his home
here.
Miss Ada Hudson and Francis Hudson
visited the lower range light house Oh
Saturday afternoon, where they were
plea sanity entertained by Captain Co
field.
Sweet cider, creamery butter, at Boyle's.
Harry Meredith who was recently
asverly injured by fall from tree. has
complete y recovered.
@ A, Betelle. expert accountant Of The
Pullman Palace Car Company. spent yes.
terdaY in this city as the guest Of w.
Marvin Truss.
Mr. aud Mrs Samuel Porter of vii.
mington spent Thursday with relatives
In this city,
Mss Clara Blackburn is visiting in
Wilmington
Evening journal., 1891-11-23

CITIES have different characteristics
different tastes Cities, like men, boast
Of the things which distinguish them
sometimes discredit them. Rome bossted
tbst she was the eternal city, Paris
boasts of her galety, Chicago brags of
the Worlds Fair, Kalamazoo contends
for the superiority of her crisp celery,
but the greatest man in the greatest city
Of Pennsylvania says:
This store is the heart Of this commu-
itY-the centre OF life Activity is now
regnAnt here The pulse OF trade is
strong. That means happiness and com
fort through the community,
That is not a vain boast II is a solid,
full weight chunk Of cheap domestic
truth-"all- wool and yard wide. The
claim that the heart throbs Of the people
are synchronous with the resonant ripple
Of pennies upon the bargain counter is
probably more truthful than the claim
that the Old South Church epitomizes the
virtue, culture and intelligence Of Bos-
ton. It is certain that the per
vading persistence Of the Wana-
maker idea is more aggressive and
tenaciously active in the great city
whore his great store is the 'regnant
centre Of mental and moral activity than
the idea, whether 1t be that of celery, or
OF culture which dominates the atmos
phere and elevates and enlsrges the com
prehenslon Of the natives Of any other
city In the world.
Evening journal., 1891-11-23

There's nothing rubbishy
about the Encyclopedia Bri.
tannica we are selling. Good
paper, clear type, wide mar
gins, binding strong and neat,
and SO flexible in the back that
a volume will easily open out
flat. A dime a day for a year
is indeed a trifle for such a
grand work of reference.
Book store. Thirteenth strest.
Not day but something
new in rough or haIf-rougL
Dress Goods pops onto the
counters generally they come
by the half dozen or dozen
sorts. The weavers seem bent
on outdoing each other. Wild.
ness run wild, you'll think,
Here are three from the Sat
urday detachment:
IA rich Chevioty stuff chop
ped into big blocks by hairy
cluster streaks, as if a town
plat were cut into building
lots by wavy hedge rows.
SI.5o the yard.
Soft, luxurious goods, dap
pied like the sides of a fawn
with heavy spots. $1.5o
the yard.
3-Plain Camel's Hair weave
hit with big, shaggy, wide
apart spots shaded till you
think of the moon partly
eclipsed. CSC a yard.
Southeast of centre,
There's a quiet richness TO
Bedford Cords that makes
friends and holds them. Some
where between 75c and $2.5o
we've Just the weight and
worth you'd choose. A long
line without a limp in it. Take
this $3.50 quality. Feel the
weight. Note how closely the
threads are packed2 the little
irm,yet how mel
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WAMAMAHERgR


low. All those things mean
quality. $I.5o is remarkably
little for such a Bedford Cord.
The Melange Bedford Cords
at $I.25 and $1.5o are as
worthful accordingly-at least
soc a yard under the market.
Southwest OF centre
Last Saturday beforeThanks-
giving. Have you in mind
something to add to the girls
outht-a Wrap or Refer or
Dress2 There's as CHEEKY a
gathering of Pill these things
here as you'll care to see
proper priced, all. Military
Cape Overcoats, of course;
Long Coats for small children.
Fur trimmed Jackets for big
girls.
Dresses ( a to IA year sizes)
So rs to So.
Refers GA to 10 year sizes),
All.wool Cheviot, edged all
around with Chinchilla, S..
SO navy blue Military Cape
Oyercoats, military buttons and
braid, for girls of 6 to IA years,
SO to $II.
There's a pointer for prices.
Second floor, Chestnut street,
JOHN WANAMAKER.