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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-04-13

ORGANIZES WANTED-Prodtable terms
~ 10 good men. A beneficial society with
10000 members and S75O00l in relief funds;
2Syear plan; benefits payGh every 3l1 years;
the best managed order In existence. FRA
TERNAL GUARDIANS, 1905 Arch street, Pnila-
dephia, Pa
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-04-13

CERVANT wanted to cook and do the wash
- ing FOR small family. Apply Wednesday
morning after il O'Clock, l7S Bolton street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-04-13

WE have moved into our new quarters so
w Bay street, with an immense stock of all
kinds Of wines and liquors whioh we are anxious
10 show and 10 sell. NJ. LAWNS ESTATE.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-04-13

w board. thorough good order. marble top
prefer Cd, glass back. Send price, dimensions.
uarticulars Box 100, Beaufort, s. c.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-04-13

TNHE ELECTRIC RAILWAY VIII take You
4 home without delay. Patronize It.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-04-13

XNHERE do you wish to goH Laurel Grover
w Park eXtensioni railroad depots7 banks ,
marketf hotesf churchesf anywheref Take
the ELECTRIC RAILWAY COMPANY'S
LINE.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22
Particular About Butter.

Little Boy-Mom wants two pounds
o butter exactly like wot you sent us
last. If faint exactly like she won't
take it.
Grocer Ito numerous customers)-
Some people in my business don't like
very particular customers, but do. It's
my delight to serve them and get them
exactly what they want. l will attend
to you in moment, little boy.
Little Boyle sure to get the same
kind. A lot O. pap's relations is visitin'
at our house, an nom wants to drive
'em away.-Good News.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22
A Hard Question.

Mamma" said Johnnie. .can any
body hear with their mouth?"
No, child, don't think they can"
replied the mother.
Then, mamma, what made Mr..
Jones tell sister he wanted to tell her
something, and put his lips to her
mouth, instead of her ears2"
The mother didn't question Johnnie.
but turned her attention to Mr.. Jones:
but that worthy gentleman made it all
right by proper explanations Texas
SiftinCs
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22
A Rclipl,le Man.

Merchant-Your credentials are sab
lsfactory. Have you grandmother?
Youth-No, sir
ANY dear old aunts2"
mo, SIR"
''Or great aunts?"
mo, SIR"
"Or any other relatives who will be
likely to die during the baseball sea-
son?'
No, SIR"
You'll do."-Good News.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22
No Cause for Alarm.

Mrs. Van Neering (hiring her first
butler)-And you are sure you are fully
conversant with the duties of a butler
and will not need any Instructions?
Emery 'Obbs (reassuringly)-Tha
hall right. me Teddy. No Won shall hever
know but what you've been used to
butler hall yer life.-Puck.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22
The Same Old Story.

Shc-Mr. Nicefcllo-Mr. George
George, L
He-Say no more. 1 can only be
brother to YOU
She-But haven't
He-No; but know what you were
going to say. They all begin that way.
Life.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22
An In,Iuccnent

Royal Academician-So you want to
take my water colors to your fair in
Chicago? But l hear your structures
are not fireproof.
Committeeman-Oh,b but we can fioot
every building from floor to ceiling i,
two minutes-Lifc
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22
a yvIfc's Confidence.

did you ask your husband where he
was last night?" asked the much-inter-
estcd ncighbor.
Yes; and have every reason to be-
Ieve he told me the truth"
'Indeed?"
YES. He said he didn't KNOW
Judge.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22
An Electric Shock.

"Why don't you build your nest on
the top of telegraph pole?" asked the
blue jay.
Because it would be too shocking"
laughed the wren, as he flew away
Harper's Young People.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22
The Young I<lea.

Papa" said Maudie, "why docs 90
put muzzlc on Fido's mouf?"
because he bites"
"Den 90 ought to put muzzles on
pussy's foots. She stratches me wiz
'em. Judge.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22
They XYcrc Longer.

Larkin lin the midst of marathon
And twelve long years rolled by before
l saw him again.
Benbow tsarcastically)-The some
years are longer than others, are they?
Larllin-They are. Lcap-years are
day longer.-Judge.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22
RAILROADS
II & = :: w h0rfoIksHestern RI.


SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MAY % 1924
wEsTBoUND, LEAVE ROANOKE DAILY.
200 n. IN. for Bristol and intermediate stations
G2o H. IN. for kadIord, Pulaski, Bristol; also ~,
Bluchcld, Pocahontas, Elkhorn, Clinch Val.
ley Division and Louisville via Norton.
Pullman sloepers TO Memphis and New Or.
leans and to Louisville via Norton.
7:40 p. IN. for Radford. Pulaski Bristol NJ d all
points beyond via T.. Il. v. " q. II. r. Pull.
man slecpcis to Memphis via Chatt4nooga
NOhTH AND EAsTBOUED, LkAvE ROANOKE LAiLY
':l5 =. m: for Petersburg, Richmond and
l2:45p: m. for Washington, Hngcrstown Phila-
dciphia and New York. Purlor car Roanoke
. TO Washington via Shenandoah Junction and
u. o. X. X. Pullman sleeper Roanoke to
New York.
l1ao p m daily for Richmond and Norfolk. Pull.
man parlor car to Norfolk.
o1o p. m. for Richmond and Norfolk Pullman
sleeper 70 Norfolk and Lynchburg to Rich
@3o p. IN: for Washington, Hagerstown, Philadcl.
phia and New York. Pullman sleepers 10
ashington via Shenandoah Junction also
New York via Harrisburg.
durham DivisiOn-Lcavc Lynchburg tf2th street
dcpoD 7:O5 a m. daily and 200 D. m daily
~ for South Boston and Durham.
Minston-Snlcm Division-Lcave Roanoke UJnion
depoD 9d5 ~ m. daily for hocky Mount Mar
tinsvie nnd Winston. Salem. Arrive Win
sion Salem 2:a5 p. IN. Also leave Roanoke
fE p. III: daily, arrive Winston g:5 IN.
FOR all additional Information apply at ticket
office or to w b BEViLL.
General Passenger Agent. Roanoke Va.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22
HOW SHE IDENTIFIED THEM.

Visitor-They look SO much alike,
don't see how you can tell them apart.
Mrs. Schroeder-Oh, DER names was
deterrent. One was namedt Max, an
dc udder one was narnedt Rudolph
Uarpcr'S Bazaar.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22
Porch chairs in great variety at the
e. IL. Stewart Furniture Company.

HAVING secured tho services of sew.
oral experienced and competent paper
hangers and decorators we are prepar red
TO DO all work in this line on short no.
tlco and in tho most artistic manner.
Inc u. II. Stewart Enrniture Com many.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22
Personally Acquainted

Mrs. Suburb-Are you acquainted
with her personally?
Proprietress (of intelligence office)-
Yes; indeed. She is good girl. 1 have
known her for years. She comes in
here almost every week for place
Puck
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22
Appropriate.

Cumso-What are you going to do
with that mouse, johnny
Johnny Cnmso-Use it for bait.
Cumso (astonished)-Fo bait?
Johnny-Yes; I'm going to try to
catch some catfsh.-Jester.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22
The Country WIN 10 Danl,rur

Snooper-Over thousand bills have
been presented to congress.
Mrs. Snoopcr-Gracious! How can
they ever be paid with no money in the
treasury?-Detroit Free Press
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22

TIE beautiful solid mahogany suits
at tho Il. Ill. Stewart Furniture Com
pany are attracting much attention and
admiration
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22

EVERY housckeep r. who wishes good
oreao should have one Of those bread
kneaders Tor sale by Brown 4 JOHNSTON.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22

"AIR MATTRESSES-WE MANU-
ILL facture all kinds of ma ttresses for
sale, wholesale and retail. Hair mat
tresses re-made speciality. Practical
workmen employed, work warranted,
prices low. Orders by mail promptly at
tended. Will buy clean shucks and straw.
J. B. RICHARDSON & SON, Alabama
st., Salem Va. P. o. box 326. 351y.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22

BRUSSELS carpets at SOC. yard at tht
+. ii. Stewart Furniture Company.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22
Full stock.

Customer-rlave you any rare old
cheese?
New Boy-Yessir. Got all sorts
rare, very rare, raw cr alive.-Good
News
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22
Tho Inevitable Result.

"Dr. Harlow is dead, see"
"Rcally? suppose economy did it. +"
'Why?"
lie probably treated himself."-
Brooklyn Life.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22

TIM TrrEs, 10 minutcs. sidcllngcr'. iol Jen,,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22
FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

HALLER Y BARNES, corner jefferson & No
folk ave-; tel. 200.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22

BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS.
+. j. AMWEG, Commercial Bank Building.
FRANK Il. MAY. 105 Jefferson Ct, z. .. Box o.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22

g. W. SISLEK, 4O7 Second ct. N. o. (cofiins,
kete, robes, &c.), Tel. 109
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22
HARDWARE, Wholesale AND RI

BROWN, JOHNSTON & CO.. II Jefferson street
Telephone IS.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22

CLOTHIER. TAILOR AND HALTER.
JOS. COIN &c. NJ. Dawson, Managcr), a. Salem
ave.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22

CANDY, MAN'FR, FANCY CAKE BAKER
q ICE CREAM FURNISHER.
CATOGNI'S 30 Salem ave-
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22

THk EAST TENNESSEE, VIRGINIA AND
SsEOkGlA RAILWAY SYSTEM, PASSEN
GEE KNoxvIL.s TENN ne
9th. 19I. N'' Doo-
TINE CARD ny BRYEcT DEo 9Th, 1891.
S0UTHBOUND
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22

LUMBER, LATHS AND SHINGLES
w. II. CLARE N CO., Office 100 Henry stree
TIMES building, p. o. box 1876. Everythin
that goes into building Mt mil prices. BY tn
carload only.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22

HAY, GRAIN, &c.
DANIEL & HOLLADAY, Ii Kirk, rear z. o.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22

LIQUOR DEALERS.
OPPENHEIM IL CO.'S EXCHANGE, cor Col
merce and Campbell streets.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22

IRON CONTRACTOR.
CUSHMAN IRON CO., Commercial Bank Bldg
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22

NEW HOME, J. A. CAMPBELL, Agent,
Henry street.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22

BUSINESS COLLEGE
NAT. BUS. COLLEGE, 3rd ave. Il Henry st.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22

COAL, WOOD. LIME AND CEMENT.
j. c. F. BELL u CO., 219 Salem ave- 8. w.; te.. 49,
NOTTINGHAM u HALLET (sawcd stove and
kindling woody, z Commerce street.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22
DRUGGISTS.

DIAMONDS, WATCHES &JEwELRY.
d. L. SOLOMON, Jos Salem ave.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-05-22

GROCERS.
r. j. ECKLOFF, 81 Jefferson street.
f. ii. WALKER, Campbell Ct, 1door east OF JET
fereOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-03
- o -

Rsv. DIR. Thomas 7. Hughes. who SAYS that
Sir Edwin Arnold was connected with the edu-
ostIonal DEPARTMENT Of the Punjab when he
himself arrived In northern India a. a clergy
man writes in the North American Rer,sr in
no reasoning way a. 10 cholera. Like Sir Ed
WIN he thinks quarantine sometimes harmful
and ALWAYS futile. and attributes the disappear
Rnce Of choiera from this country to the APP
Iroach OF cold weather rather than TO the
strctues- Of quarantine OF 90 the completeness
Of sanitary precautions. pT. Hughes Is in
olined 10 doubt the purity Of New York's water
supply and to look for genuine cholera next
Nav. lie j. disposed to classify the cases on
the Normannia. etc. as not real cholera; vet
h uRcon-ciouSly or unfortunately speaks
az the disease in New York harbor as cholera.
The warnings that are sounded from every
quarter 20 prepare for Asiatic cholera at the
approach Of the spring are timely and should
be needed at every moment The precautions
against cholera are preparations to safeguard
the community from any disease invasion.
Both sanitary precaution and scientific quar-
sntine necessary. Against the no-quaraa-
time scrveJs OF the Rev. DIR. Hughes and sir
Idwin Arnold THE STAR places the experience
az this country. the Interested in the present
discussion, and especially the recent apparently
effective Quarantine % New York against cholera
and the certainly effective quarantine of New
Orleans for q series OF years against yellow
fever. Praise the bridge that carries you over
and not the imaginary bridge that may have
earned over somebody else in India.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-03
Fua DxpAnrnrsr

2psirs Wool Seal Sleeves elbow length satin linsd
Reduced from 80 90 to S3. So
Wool Seal storm Collars SILK lined Reduced from
90. 70 to e. 90.
Black Coney Collars Reduced from s2 25 to
si.OO
I'd. Golden Brown Moufnon Fur 2k inch wide
Reduced from 81. so to sl.75.
2yds. 3-inch French Seal Trimming Redncad from
81. 90 yd. to e. % for remnant.
Select Black Coney Mutfs. Reduced from Sc 25
to 81 rs.
1Chfidren's Brown Moufdon Set. Reduced from
g.. 70 to 81. 90.
cd floor .,,.,. - nth NJ bY,a,, ,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-03
Cloak DEPARTMENT.

Gray Mixed Cloth Long Cloak with military csps
Size 40 Reduced from Sl2. so to S7.5O
Navy Blue Cheviot Blazer Size 49, Reduced
from So. 90 to g. "a.
1All-wooI Navy Blue Cheviot Refer Size g. Re-
duced from s12. so to ca so.
Fine Imported Chevtot Jackets Handsomely
braided, silk-lined sleeves. silk fsein9s-l blue
black. Sizes &c. 81 and &c. Reduced from els. 50
TO e5. 90
Black Cheviot Newmarket. with full military
cape. Size "a. Reduced from eli. 90 to s1o 90.
I'D noor lth ct. bldg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-03
CHrLDs & McDEsxID.
LADIES' FURNIsHERs. lila AND 11leF ST. N. w..

CH1LDs 4 MoDEnx1D.
LADIES' FURNIsHERs. lila AND 1116F ST. n. w..
Wish to call your attention to their -
CORSET AND UNDERWEAR DEPARTMENT.
SECOND FLOOR
All sizes ]. b. CORSETs.
Full boued, extra long wasted.
81. 81. %. 81. ~. 25. 81 so.
p. d. CORSETS in the following makes:
Blanc" 81. "a. %. %. - so. %. rs. s3.25.
Marguerite. 81 20.
Noir. 81 SO and %. so.
bonita. -. 80. 81. so and %.
Genuine whalebones.
Long and short, black and white
r. b @. CORSETs,
Soc., 81. 81 %. q. so. sI75.
fERRIs' BROS C0MMON-SENSE WAISTS
s1.25. 1.5O. s1.75
Same for Children-eoc., u, u. rs
LADIES RIBBED VESTS. Soc. q. I25 and
eI.50.
LADIES' JERSEY RIBBED VESTS. 75e
LADIES' JERSEY WOOL VESTS, el.75
PURE SILK BODIES. all colors, 76c
BLACK AND WHITE TIGHTS. u. 60. 81. rs. %
and - 80
RIBBED UNION SUITS.
White. $3.50. s2.
Natural. 81.
Black. %.
YPsILANTI UNION SUITS. SILK and Cashmere.
"a $50
MISSES RIBBED UNION SUITS,
Black and white. Toe. Sc. 9oc.. q. Is. 81. so
INFANTS WRAPPERS.
Ribbed Cashmere, 65c.. 75c., S5c.. 81
SILK SKIRTS. %. o. so. $40 and s12
QUILTED SATIN SKIRTS. %. So
ALPACA SKIRTS. So So
Careful inspection invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-03

The political correspondence Of The STAR for
she last three weeks has exceeded IN compre-
hensiveness and In impartial and intelligent
comment in the quality well as in the guam
niy Of matter printed. the correspondence Of
any other paper In the country. the great
dailies 81 New York not excepted The resi-
Dents Of Washington, TIE SrsR's constit-
uency, while they do not vote them
selves. take in national elections the philo-
sophie interest which Is inseparsble from
residence at the political center of the republic,
and they also feel in respect to them that prac-
fical concern which comes home to citizens in
. municipal election; for in choosing House,
RenG;e and President the nation il selecting for
The District its exclusive local legislature, and
q. in effect deciding what the municipal policy
and local Improvements and progress for a
term Of years shall be. Then many residents
Of Washington are connected with the govern
Insnt service, and while the spread of better
IDEAS TO the civil service has freed the
clerks from that agony of apprehension with
which the result OF national elections was
awaited during the unquestioned supremacy OF
the spoil- system, there still remains among
them sufficient uEeasiness concerning the pro-
lection Of civil service rules to give lively in
terest 10 political prospects and election
returns. With Its intelligent correspondents
al over the country, including representatives
Of the three leading parties, who have endeav-
cred 10 state fairly and squsrely the facts as
they have found them. The STAR has reflected
from dsy TO day the republics political tenden-
eies. Last week and week before last the drift Of
the current vas democratic. This week In some
Important states the tide has turned republican
ward These fluctuations our correspondents
have noted and 80 with the shifting phases Of the
remainder % the struggle. The advances and
retreats the losses and gains, the ebb and flow
az hopes and prospects will be reflected in the
pages Of THE STAR in a mirror.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-03

Nor AN lprn Bo.sr.

Nv We SELL TIE hest Ia
W%Mw DIES sHors." Every
W W store IN town claims the
reat.--Lets see about that.
Doe. STOCK t.ik, For OURS b sis-
suent.
DO QUALITIES provo suythins' For
OURS are 'slap ny" 10 p~rfections
pitch.
DO PRICES weigh with yOuf For
OURS snursie closest TO cost
Does VARIETY hold any charms for
YOU. For WE can ''out-count- ,syles
with the most boastiul Of the srclu.iv.
stores.
Most Of oUR shape. are drawn over
special lasts TIA. have care fcS the O. %
well as the fashion--and that NE hav.
exclusive control OF for Washington W.
are made for by the Brsr--not one
but EVERY oNE--who has climbed %
the top Of the trade There may 10
more profit in the less relishle--but We
never viii take any chances Of wrestling
your confidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-03

II NAV be safely assumed that the recen,
cholera scare vas at least a. large "a factor in
the improved state Of health shown by the
health reports here and elsewhere in the United
States a. the tine weather that has prevailed.
The decrease % the death rate from I2i TO Ill
for the week ending October % j. attribr table
IN part no doubt to the dryness Of the Al.
mosPhe-e depressing mslarial and typhoid
types ~ disease. the conditions Of the weather
having very sensibly influenced the health con-
di'ions. Bat after all Is said IHE STAR thinks
that the extra cleaning up Of the garbage
and other refuse which the health Office was
forced By the cholera scare to undertake had
Very much IN do with the gratifying result
The reasonable way is not To wait until an epiA
denic knocks a; the door TO begin 70 make
Preparations % resist the incursions of disease
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-03
HOSIERY DEPARTMENT.

5pairs Ladies' Fancy Polk Dot French Isle Thread
Hose. Faded. Size SK Reduced from 81. 25 to 373<c
pair.
pairs Ladies' French Isle Thread Hose In COM
binstions of black and lavender, black and blue black
3714c. pair.
10 pairs Ladies' Boot Pattern Lis,e Thread Hose.
black feet and lavender light blue top Faded Re-
duced from 15c. to 25c pair.
u q 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-03
Misses. DEp.Rrursr.

Fine Broadeloth Cloaks. navy blue and green
yokes and cuffs handsomely braided. Sizes and 6.
Reduced from 912 to IS.
g Atwood Mixed Cheviot Newmarket Size I6
years. Reduced from S12. so TO o.. so.
Atwood Black Cbsviot Jackets double breasted
bone buttons. bias pockets. notched collars. Size
10. Reduced from 90 80 TO 4275
Superior Quality Aii-wool Black Cashmere Jer-
seys. handsomely braided. Sizes 81 and a. Reduced
from % 70 81. So
Third floor tn AZ buil6,nc ,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-03

The report that q prlze hght between won,e,
took place ., Orange. " J.. recently. is a shock
Ing one. u !. 70 be regretted tia, women With
ambitions toSHrd masculine pursuits canno, , q
saii.ssd With running for the PRESIDENCY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-03

The testing % explosives IL a necessity Il
there y 70 be any scientific experimentation,
either with civic military purpose. The
trouble about the ''rain-making" detonations at
Fort Myer. undertaken at al time when the atmos-
ph.ric conditions are favorable for rain any
way without eoaxIns. i that they are carried
m those hours Of the night when the average
citizen IL seeking repose. and his slumbers are
rudely broken up bv what seems 10 him on be-
ing abruptly aroused 20 be falling in Of his
bed room walls. Earthquakes and furious
csnnonades severe TRIALS to nervous persons,
but there 10 something IN the rain makers
din even more stunning 20 the nerves. just
Why the peaceful eitizen Is expected to yield
such a voluntary contribution in these piping
times Of political excitement is not easily ex-
Ilsined- The explosions are intolerable
nui-anee when they take place az night while
people are trying to sleep, be the purpose what
II viii. bat when any part Of this purpose is the
pretenss that rain Is produced by the eoncus-
sion II i high time 10 put "A stop to an outrage
which has not a shadow OF excuse either in
science or common sense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-03
H.SpKrRcH,rY Dpp.pruvxr

8 Ladies' An-lnen Handkerchiefs, embroidered
4calloped edge. soilsd. Reduced from so TO 35c 8
for 81
sdges embroidered in coiors Reduced from so 20
Ladies' Extra Fine Sheer An-linen handkerchief,
handsm eroidered scalloped edges. soiled- Reduced
Ladies' Hemsttched Ali-linen Handkerchief.
75c.
(Eirss door % annaY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-03

The postse people who love to hear the rensl.
pA'ier - ths rain apon the roof mus, fed th..
the discordsat soGad- Of -,
alleged artificial sAoSers haE monizes not AT, an
with the rain melody
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-03
PICTURE DEPARTMENT.
Toy DxpAnrxpx,

A few Iron Trains damaged. Reduced from 81. rs
70 9oc.
Toy Paints. Reduced from Is to SC. and 10 to &c.
e2 As
4 Combination Blackboards and Desks. Reduced
from e. So to 95c.
l Safety Bicycle. large size. Reduced from s6s. 90
Hundreds OF others TOO numerous to mention.
Uourth floor 10th ST. building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-03
Ter WanauzLer's

Postmaster WananSker's declaration that
President Harrison will, IL reelected. re-
organize his esbinet conveys a kindly assurance
10 people Who want a new deal Those Who do
not can comfort themzslve. with the reflection
that Ir. Wsuamaker may be mistaken
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-03

LEATHER Goops DEPARTMENT.
2 Lizard Skin Pocket Books Reduced from e. 80
to 81.
/ Alligator Pocket Book. Reduced from o. so
i Tan Leather Pocket Book and Card Case COM
bined Reduced from IS to go
Travelling Cups. Scratched. Reduced from Soc
to 25c.
travelling Cases. Rsduced from Is TO %.
3 Collar Boxes. Reduced from 81 to Soc
2 Belts. Soiled. Reduced from Soc. to CSC.
(1st floor IL tn st, building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-03
LINEN DEPARTMENT.

The remainder of the manufacturer samples COM
prising white and coiored bordered Luncheon Cloths
Pattern Damask Dinner Cloths. Tea Cloths, Napkins
Doylies. Towels. SC. Following few Of the most
notable;
2Double Damask Cloth. $40 reduced from g. rs
| 70 80 70. reduced from So so to s425
| 2dozen "a Napkins. doz- reduced from o. so to
% 25 dozen reduced from o.. 90 to $500.
| 2Fnnsed Cloths. $40. / reduced from e. so to
| u. 70 1reduced from s. 90 to So 25.
|