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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1892-12-22
Warner Institute.

A boarding and day school for the
colored people offers to all a thorough
education. New accommodations for
boarders. Grades primary and normal.
Swedish Gymnastics, Prang's Methods,
and industrial work taught. Terms
within the reach of all. Apply to
Principal, Warner Institute, Jonesboro,
Tenn.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1892-12-22

A MEMORIAL has been prepared and
will be presented to the next session of
the State Legislature asking for an
amendment to the interest laws that
will prevent charging more than eight
per cent on borrowed money. This is
a move in the right direction, and one
that deserves the approval of all men.
Such a law will largely increase the
influx of capital and afford relief to
MANY.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1892-12-22

FROM present indications it seems
probable that the question of immigra.
ton will receive consideration at the
hands of Congress, and an attempt
be made to prevent the use of the
ports of this country as dumping
grounds for the garbage and offal of
EurOne.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1892-12-22

parties, picnics and to church with a
pistol in IL pocket and a bottle of
whisky in the other, the case is entirely
different, and they should have the
fifty dollars and the thirty days put to
them every time.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1892-12-22


TRUE to their calling, the Democrat
ic politicians are attempting to cover
their tracks by crying fraud" while
they are trying to steal the Senators in
some of the close States.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1892-12-22

To young ladies contemplating mat
rimony the financial standing of the to-
be happy groom, should be a matter of
grave concern, for upon that standing
depends the amount of allmony that
may be obtained.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1892-12-22

A BILL to increase the pension of the
soldiers of the Mexican war has passed
the House of Representatives. 1t raises
them to twelve dollar a month.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1892-12-22

MUCH anxiety is expressed for the
physical condition Of Hon. James G.
Blaine. He is reported as in a dying
condition.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1892-12-22

IT is pretty we'll settled that if the
Republicans lose control of the Senate
it will pass into the hands of the Pop
lites.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1892-12-22

The best salve In the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter. chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin cruptions, and positive
ly cures piles, or M pay required. Il is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by l.. L. Britton.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1892-12-22
JoNESBoRO. TENN, DEC. 90, 1892.

If our patrons do not get a paper
next week it will be because the print
ers have gone off to enjoy Christmas.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1892-12-22
Notice to Taxpayers,

Taxes due the Taxing District, of
Jonesboro, for the year 1892 are now
due and will remain in the hands of the
Recorder until the LIST February, 1898
After that date they will be put out
for collection. This the 10th day of
November 1892. J.. H. EPPs.
President of the Board of CONS.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1892-12-22

To all our friends and patrons we
wish a merry Christmas and a happy
new year.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1892-12-22

SENATOR GIBSON, of Louisiana, died
at Hot Springs, Ark, last Thursday.
His successor will be appointed soon.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1892-12-22
+ E E!

Our Manual telling you how you may
cure that CATARRH, BRONCHITIS, AS
TINA, Cough and CONSUMPTION, will
be sent free upon receipt of your ad-
dress. Don't delay, write now.
The Specific Oxygen Co.. Nashville, Tenn.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1892-12-22
%SCRIBNER'S
M A q A N E.
FOR 1898.
PARTIAL PROSPECTUS.

FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT
will contribute the first serial to gppear in a
magazine from herpen for many years enti-
titled
"THE ONE | KNEW THE BESTOF ALL"
II. c. RUNNER
will furnish a series of six shethes entitled
JERSEY STREET ANDJERSEY LANE"
Illustrated.
ROBERT GRANT
will relate the further experience of Fred
and Josephine In "A SEQUEL TOTHE RE-
ELECTIONS OLA MARRIED MAN" H.
luStrated.
HAROLD FREDERIC
will contribute a political novel of great
power, entitled THE COPPERHEAD.
BY THE AUTHOR OF JERRY"
Miss 5. b.. Elliott, the author of "Jerry," will
write "a realistic story of life among tho Ten
nesseeI Mountainous, "THE DURKET
SPERRET."
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1892-12-22
PERSONAL "REMINISCENCES.

PERSONAL "REMINISCENCES.
Some unpublished letters of Carlyle to Ed
ward Irving and others, dealing with a part
of Carlyle's life far different from that bro't
out in the recent literature of Carlyle remi-
iniscences. "Recollections of Lincoln and
sumner" By the late Marquis de Cham
brun. Both articles are full of new matter.
"An Artist in Japan" by Robert Blum, who
two years in thatcountry.~ Abundantly Illus
trated by the author. "Historic Moments"
which have been "a feature of the Magazine
during 1892, will be continued by some. par
ticularly striking papers, among them scve-
raj by the great war correspondents, WILL
lam II. Russell, Archibald Forbes and Others.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1892-12-22
MEMS

A series of articles on the life work of men
in many ~callings-the chief ways exclusive
of pr0fessions) in which men earn their live
lihOod. .
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1892-12-22

For Malaria, Liver Trou-
BILE, or Indigestion, use
BROWNS IRON BITTERS
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1892-12-22
All First Glass Druggists

From present date will keep OF sale the
Imported East India Hemp Remedies.
DR.. II. james preparation of this herb
on its own soil (Calcutta) will positive
iy cure Consumption, Bronchitis, Asth-
ma and Nasal Catarrh, and break up a
fresh cold in "a hours. S2.56 per bot
tie, or 8 bottles $3.50. Try it. Grad
dock & Co., ProprietOrs, 1882 Race ST.,
Philadelphia.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1892-12-22
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES.

Further contributions to the "Poor in Great
Cities" Mrs. Burnetts illustrated paper on
the London plan for Alone Aid to Invalid
Children" etc. Uf special interest also will
be Professor Heilprin's authoritative ac-
count of the "Peary Relief Expedition, IL
Illustrated, "a very interesting article'by Octave
now going on in Paris, and articles upon ar
tistic subjects, accounts of travels, etc.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1892-12-22
THE

of the year will represent the work not only
of the well known illustrators, but many
drawings will alse appear by artists who are
best known as painters.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-13
Low Rate Harvest Excursions.

The announcement that the North W western
Line, comprising over 1000 miles of thorough
ly equipped railway, has arranged to run two
low rate harvest excursions during the
months of August and September, will be
gladly received by those who are interested
in the development of the great West and
Northwest, as well as by those who desire to
visit this wonderfully productive region at
a season of the year when exact demonstra-
tion can be made of the merits and ad-
yantages it offers to home-seekers and those
in search OF safe and profitable invest
ments.
These excursions will leave Chicago on Au-
gust 80 and September q, and tickets can be
purchased at the very low rate of one fare
for the round trip to points in Iowa, Minne-
sofa, North and South Dakota. Nebraska,
Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Idaho and Mon
tana They will be strictly first class in
every particular and will be good for return
passage at any time within 20 days from date
Of purchase Full information concerning
IA ties and arrangements for these excursions
can be obtained upon application to any
coupon ticket agent or to Wa Thrall, G. P.
T. a.. Chicago and Northwestern Railway,
Chicago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-13
20 DayG Clearance Sale.

Have let the contract for two additional
floors to our store on Market street, to give
ms better facilities to accommodate our Gus
toners in the future. We will offer for the
neYt 20 days, to close all our summer and
dress goods, challies, pongees, lawns, lndia
muslins, satines, black and colored cash
meres, crepons, India silk and silk warp
benriettas, at unheard of low prices, before
commencing to rebuild. Ladies' and gents
summer underwear ladies' and children's
waists, hosiery, gloves, white spreads, lace
curtains and sheeting muslin closing out
cheaD. Don't forget the place.
H J. LyNcH's, 436 and 40 Market street.
TVS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-13

New York, which has undergone thorough
rebuilding, is now opened to the public.
This is altogether the largest hotel pro-
perty in New York, and with the present i'm
nroyements will have a valuation of nearly
81 900 900 and accommodate over 1000 per-
sons
Mr. Haynes, the new lessee expects to
make it a great popular house for families
and business men at popular rates, for which
the location is admirably adapted: the new
cable cars on Broadway reach every fash
iona BILE store, theater and attraction of the
city and transfer with all cross town lines,
reaching every station, dock and ferry In
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-13
OFFICE OF CONTROLLERS or

PITTsBURe, Pa, Aug 8, 1892.
CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
y CEIVED at this office until TUESDAY,
August l6, at o'clock P. N, for filling ap-
proaches to following bridges: No. Plum
creek, at Gerlocks; No. Plum creek, at
Unity Church; No. 6. HUNS run, at Griers.
Also for filling west approach and building
wing, No. 9. Long run. Bids to be by lump
sum for each bridge complete. Bidders viii
be required to give bond, with two sufficient
sureties, in amount of bid. Successful bid
ders to give bond, with two sufficient sure
ties, in double the amount OF bid for the
faithful performance of the contract. Bid
ders must visit sites before bidding. The
right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
specifications can be seen at County En-
gineer's office after Tuesday, August Q, ls92
JAMES A. GRIER,
County Controller.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-13
PROPOSALS.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS-SEALED PRO-
N POSALS will be received for constructing q
sewerage sl stem for the borough of Williamsburg,
and specihcations can be seen after August at
the office of the Sewer Committee, corner OF Wood
St, Williamsburg, Pa. The committee reserve the
right to reject any or all bids.
EDEBURN COOPER
Borough Engineers
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-13
GERMANIA SAYINGS BANK,
Cor. Wood and Diamond sts

Sor. Woou anu oOiouiono ses'
Deposits of 81 and upward received and
interest paid thereon, Commencing from the
LIST and 18th of each month.
Jos. Abel, President: A. E. Succop, Vice
President; A. E. Niemann, Secretary: W. II.
Wilker, Treasurer; Geo. w. Guthrie. Solic-
itor.
Directors: Jos. Abel, A. Groetzinger, j. +.
Havekotte, Chas. +. Schwarz, Christian Sic
bert, VIM. Neeb, Potter Kiel, II. n. NieInann,
A. 3. Succop.
Open daily from Q An. to ~. Il, and on
Saturdays from 8 A. II. to 6P. n.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-13
AUCTION SALES,
j. McF. Carpenter, Attorney,

Fourth avenue and Grant street.
ORPHANS COURT SALE OF HOUSE
of the Orphans Court OF Allegheny county
the undersigned, executor of the estate or
the late George A Roof, deceased, will ex-
pose at public sale. on the premises. on
that certain lot or piece OF ground situate
on Katharine ST., near Brushton av., Brush
ton borough, being lot numbered 2S in Louis
Lenkner's plan of lots, recorded In the Re-
corder's office of Allegheny county In Plan
Book. vol. g. page =. and fronting % feet on
said Katharine St., and being In depth 15Ls4
feet, more or less to Louis st., on which Is
erected frame dwelling house and out
buildings.
Terms of sale-One-third cash, balance in
one and two equal annual payments, or all
cash, at the option of the purchaser; 10 per
cent to be paid down when property Is sold.
JOHN GILCHR1ST, Executor.
JAS. w. DRAPE & CO.,
Agents and Auctioneers, 8l3 Wood st., Pitts
burg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-13
THE PENNSYLVANIA State COLLEGE

Courses in general science, biology, chemis-
try, civil, electrical, and mechanical engf
neering, mechanic arts modern languages,
history and political science. Ladies' course
in literature and science. An tuition free.
Board and other expenses very low. New
buildings ana equipment. Fall term opens
ATHERTON, LII D., President, State College,
Pa
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-13
Manufacturing Sites For Sale.

MANUFACTURING SITES-On Preble av.. Al
V1 legheny, $40 feet 'front.' extending to Ohio
W, R. r. sidings: on West Market st.. Allegheny.
three-fourths acre. Penna. r. r. siding; on Penn
streets on three sides; at CHARTERS. 81 acres. p.
L. E. and Penna. r. r. connections and electric
cars to city; in Allegheny 3-story brick factory,
with pulleys, shafting etc. suitable for light man.
ufacturing; to responsible parties desiring manu-
ducements with best of X. r. and water facilities
within the '40-mile shipping radius. Fhos. H.
Dickson. Ill Fourth av, room IS. Is :.
MANUFACTURING SITES-For sale or lease
ul We have several manufacturing sites In the
city. also short distance out; some with river
landing. others with railroad switch; call for par
ticulars. Black Baird, 95 Fourth av.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-13

Legal Notices.
CUCCESSIONS, LEGACIES IN GREAT
y Britain or the continent of Europe. DEBERN
ARDY BROS, 25 Bedford Row. London, Eng. at
tend exclusively 10 the recovery, on commission
of estates, legacies. unclaimed moneys etc.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT MY
~ wife, Maggie Frank, has left my bed and
sponsible for any debts that she may make in my
name. JOHN F. FRANK, 1912 Penn avenue.
NOTICE-MY WIFE. ANNIE SHEETS,
~ having left nv bed and board without Just
cause hereby. notify the public will not be re-
sponsible for any debts contracted by her from this
date. WILLIAM SHEETS.
AUGUST IL. 1892.
ESTATE OF JOHN DoNELLAN, DECEASED:
IL Notice is hereby given that letters of admins
tration on the estate of John Donellan, Pittsburg
have been granted TO the undersigned to whom all
persons indebted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment, and those having claims
against the same should make them known without
delay. FIDELITY TITLE AND TRUST CO..
I2l and 12S Fourth avenue.
DAVID Q. EWING. Attorney.
ESTATE OF MRS. ELIZABETH GEORGE,
"a deceased. Notice is hereby given that letters
of administration on the estate of Mrs. Elizabeth
George, Pittsburg. have been granted to the
undersigned. to whom all persons indebted to said
estate are requested TO make immediate payment
and those having claims against the same should
make them known without delay.
FIDELITY TITLE AND TRUST CO.,
III and 123 Fourth avenue.
DAVID Q. EWING, Attorney.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-13
DAVID O. EWING, Attorney.
+. X. BARR, Attorney at Law,
No. i04 Fourth av.

+. X. BARR, Attorney at Law,
No. i04 Fourth av.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT LETTERS
N testamentary the estate of Theodore A.
Kammerer, deceased, late of Pfttsburg, have been
granted to the undersigned, to whom all persons
indebted to ssid estate are requested to make I'M
mediate payment, and those having claims or de-
mands against the same will make them known
without delay. PARKER L, WALTER,
Executor.
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
Il States for the Western District of Pennsylva-
nia-John Carrier, now OF Marshall, in the county
of Calhoun. and state of Michigan, and late of the
county of Jefferson, in the State of Pennsylvania
Qate of the firm Of Carrier Baum), bankrupt un-
der the act of Congress of March 2. 1867. and the
amendments and supplements thereto. having ap-
piled for discharge from all his debts and other
claims provable under said act by order of the
Court notice ls hereby given TO all creditors who
have proved their debts, and other persons inter-
ested to appear the 10Th DAY OF SEPTEM-
Der A. D.. 1892, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, before Al
bert York Smith, ESQ.,, Register in Bankruptcy
at his ofice. No 81 Diamond St, city of Plttsburg
Pa, to show cause. if any they have. why dis
charge should not be granted to the said bankrupt
WILLIAM T. LINDSEY, Clerk.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-13
FOR sAIEmPKovBD REAL ESTATE
East End Resideno-s For Sale.

East End Residences For Sale.
NEAR shadysde, nice Queen Anne dwelling,
IN convenient to electric and steam cars rooms.
reception hall. bath. lavatory. laundry, both
gases, with other modern requirements and In
prime order throughout; double lot 501l2o feet;
lawn 'front.' side and rear; this Is a cory and COM
Portable place. Jas. W. Drape Co., Sl3 W Wood St.,
Pittsburg
OLIvANT ST., clst ward-6-room frame house:
" slate mautels. papered throughout, front and
side porches, with lot 3ox110 feet: price y. 300;
small cash payment and balance in monthly in
stallments. McCune Coulter, % Fourth ay.
nLIvANT ST.. 2lst ward-4-room frame house
" with lot 30xl54 feet for si. 500, mortgages
wanted. McCune Coulter, SO Fourth av.
or1 s50-s15 a month after a few hundred cash:
sDl, Is minutes from postofhce; good invest.
ment; q lovely home square from cable, beautiful
location, with guarantee of careful work and good
material. This Is new house of rooms and attic.
hall, cellar, stone walls. CRATES, city wnter. front
porch width of house, level lot ?2xl00 to alley few
steps off lovely paved street. Clean. healthful oca
tion. The points we harp on are convenience.
beauty and healthfuness. desirable class of neigh.
bors and terms suitable for all Buy where you will
be contented to live. Plenty OF applisants glad 10
rent this house at SIS per month. John +. Sweeny,
68 Fourth av.
rc 1O0-On Meadow ST.. East End. six-roomed
sDO, house, bath. hot and cold water: lot 7ax100
to a 20-foot alley. Logue 4 Schroeder, rooms e0f
and 2O2 Germania Bank building,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-13

BISHOP BOWMAN INSTITUTE,
A SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES,
Corner Penn avenue and Fourth street.
A Collegiate and a Preparatory Depart
ment. Special attention to Modern Lam
guages and Music. The next session opens
Wednesday, September a.
REV. r. J. COSTER, A. NJ, Rector.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-13

Allegheny Residences For Sale.
A LLEGHENY-2s small brick houses, near Ohio
"A st.. rooms, small storeroom, ETC.. etc. rents
s31 per month, paid promptly every month; will
sell TO yield 10 per cent. Address see j. McF.
Carpenter, cor. Grant st. and Fourth av.. Pitts
burg.
CSPLANADE ST., Anegheny-New brick house;
Il Particulars, W. V. Dermitt, 407 Grant.
0pf 0o0-No. 81 Robinson St. AlleEheny-Two-
eDt, story prick with frame additon:7 rooms
and bathroom, hail. vestibule, both gases: small
payment down. Terms and key at Black & Baird's,
95 Fourth av.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-13

SuDurU8h NeBIu6HCes = Or s5nfos
NEAR Brushton station. P. r. R., small house
~ and lot, to be sold at Orphans Court sale, on
Tuesday, August q. at 9 O'Clock P. NJ, on the
premises. Get handbills of full particulars from
Jas. W. Drape & Co. Agents and Auctioneers, 3ls
Wood St., Pittsburg.
GeG 5OO-A new frame house Of II rooms, bath
sDO, room. gases, pantry. laundry; all modern
improvements: stained glass. plate ass, porch
around front; lot 35xla5 on corner of two good
streets in Wilklnsburg close to electric cars and
P. r. r. Murry & Edsall, Fidelity building. l2l
Fourth av.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-13
Hollidaysburg, Pa, School for Girls.

Unexcelled in location, buildings, grounds
and in all the requisites of first class school
for girls. ertificate admits TO Wellesley.
Address MRS. r 7. HITCHCOCK.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-13

Allegheny Lots For SaIa
T OT-At bargain-Lot on Buena Vista st. be-
IL tween Taylor and North avs, Allegheny. Nc
Cune & Coulter, 9S Fourth av.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-13
RSALE-LOTS.

City Lots.
UO7S-AOo- -s50O-Herron Hill Park plan
sDLlC choice lots near Wylie av. cable cars at
above prices; some on paved street; only Sio down,
balance es q month; sure to enhance quickly Black
q Baird, 95 Fourth av,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-13

T OTS-A great bargain. will sell four lots, nice
~ and level, across Laramer av. bridge cheap II
taken soon. Address T. d. Harmon. 2OS Shady av.
1pC PER foot front-East End lots: very desir-
sDOC able; handsome surroundings; so or more
feet front by $50 feet deep. Q5L) w. A. Heron
d Sons. so Fourth av.
QH0(l EACH-Sale or exchanges lots, 3Ox1o0
SDOOO each; Is minutes from city on Fifth av.
line. ID. Behen Son, 4lI2 Penn av.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-13
East End Lots For Sale.

East End Lots For SeIe.
CENTER Av. lots, 4sx175, only g. 900 each; street
" Improvements and sewers paid for; choice To-
cation frst-class improvements: on main thor
Oughfare; q limited number only offered at this
price; terms to suit See NJ P. Howley & Son, u
Diamond st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-13

DoILERS and engines, second hand; all sizes,
D from 70 100 h. D.. cheapest in the market; 81
boilers and engines In stock stationary and pOrta-
bic upright boilers. mounted farm engine, ETC.
steam pumps, governor, puleys and shafting.
Telephone sloi. z-25 Park way. ]. 8. Young. AL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-14
After Bargain.

The following incident would tend to
show the susceptibility of the feminine
mind In catching on 20 the genuine bar
galusn of special-sale days, says the MIN
neapOlis Times: ~.
The other day pretty. well-dressed lit
lie woman, wearing soft brown inarten
cane. rushed into one of the leading fur
stores on Nicollet avenue and hurriedly IN
CURED for the proprietor. Having found
him she gracefully removed the cape IRON
her shoulders and blandly asked him what
he would give for IT..
Why" said the old gentleman. some
what taken aback bv this unusual on
slaucht. such dealings IA TINS are not
Quite IN line with our way of doing busl-
ness"
II paid sos for IT only last month";" she
continued in a futter. VIII you give
me S87. 50 for it?" IN way that lett the
old gentleman rather i'll at ease. With
hest grace possible. as he saw there was
no other way out of II. he called his
cashier and instructed him TO pay the
money and offered TO send for the gar
ment.
NO" she said. her eyes frightening as
she received the $500, Il want You 10
bring me IN hurry that brown, Inarten
cape in your window marked down 10
$3.50. ] have passed and repassed that
window. and the fact of so wonderful a
hargain has haunted me until felt that
must have IL at any cost. This leaves me
$40. which ! intend to spend at the
special sale of trimmed hats tins alter
noon.
This remarkable specimen of womanly
frankneSs lett the store in ecstacy, also
leaving the hearts OF the clerks IL nut
ter.