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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-14
MERTZ'S MODERN PHARMACY.
Closed Sundays,
nth AND + SITS. NV.
Those
Wonderful
Reductions

RGOuCUlOGlS
That have prevailed here on ali DRUGS,
PERFUMERIES and TOILET ARTICLES
for the last few weeks still continue to
draw crowds.
Everything modern Pharmacy should
have is here at a price never quoted before
this season.
PERFUMERY REDUCTIONS.
WAS NOW
Merits Violet Water
large size). 81 so. .98 cts.
Merits Violet Water
tsrnalD. ..... rs cts. 40 cts.
''Glen Echo Cologne
Narge) ..-...... ..... 81. 90. so cts.
Merits Toilet Extracts,
Jockey Club" Magno-
liza. White Rose, He'll
otrope, Lilac, etc. (me-
dunn sizel. IS cts 40 cts
4-oz. Bottles Celebrated
Newman" Extract,
any odor. ...............$ 81 80. .9S cts.
Queen Anne Cologne "A cts
TOILET REQUISITES REDUCED.
Merits Complexion Soap, cakes
IN ooA ................... .33 cts.
Violet Orris. was 25 cts. pack'ge.
Now packages fol. ............. Is cts.
Pufrs and Powder Boxes CAST alone
WORT so cts). now...........3 81 cts.
Mertz's Unrivaled Almond Meal
now. ................1 IL cts. box
Crown Lavender Salts, were 50
CTS, now. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS cts.
Merits Lavender Salts, very re-
tesnihS' ........... 81 cts.
Rabateaus Skin Food flor the CON-
piexion), only ..................ss cts.
Merits Curling Fluid. was IS cts,
STANDARD REMEDY REDUCTIONS
Merits Wine Of Calisaya and Iron
ia remarkable for maiaria). so cts.
Mertz's Beef. Wine and Iron flor
enriching the blood} now. 10 cts.
Compound Talcum Powder, a ia
NOUS healing powder for babies,
now. ....... ....................11 cts.
Clark's Sure Corn Cure now. ..... cts.
Clark's Bunion Cure immediately
relieves all pan) now. .......is cts
Merits Almond Cold Cream flor
healing and whitening the skim,
jar. ............. 10 cts.
Testers Compound Elixir flor choi-
era morbus, cramps. diarrhea.
etc.D...-.... ACKNOWLEDGEMENT cts.
&C g." Disinfectant best germ
killer known, quart bottle now. % cts.
Elixir Of Roses and Myrrh flor the
teeth and gums) now ...........19 cts.
Extract Of Witch Hazel flor burns,
scalds, cuts. pains, headache,
etc.), large bottles. now........24 cts.
Merits Improved Hypophosphites
flor generally building up the sys-
tenn -.......... .............. SO cts.
MMertz's Ful-weight Seidlitz Pow
ders now. .......................1 10 cts.
Pages Sarsaparilla (for purifying
the blood. now ..................5 80 cts.
Miler's Aromatic Pepsin Tablets
1.-THE great aid for DIGESTION, now 10 cts.
Mandrake Liver Pills now .... 8 cts.
boxes for Is cents.
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NOTTINGHAM LACE CURTAINS.

NOTTINGHAM LACE CURTAINS.
% pairs. Were 9Oc. Reduced to CSC.
~ pairs. Were $1.O0. Reduced to Toe,
pairs. Were S1.75. Reduced to 81 40.
IL pairs. Were $2.5O Reduced to 81. 90.
o pairs. Were $275. Reduced to SIT
II pairs. Were $500. Reduced to $1.S5.
Id pairs. Were $500. Reduced to $780,
pairs. Were $500. Reduced to 81 80.
pairs. Were $3.50. Reduced to s.. 10.
pairs. We're $780, Reduced To * On
SWISS LACE CURTAINS.
pairs Were $3.50. Reduced to 81. so.
~ pairs. Were $l2.5O Reduced 10 81. So
pairs. Were $l4.00. Reduced t. 5000.
ID pairs. We're 5000. Reduced to sI2. so
pairs. Were $40 90 Reduced To SIX oa
IRISH POINTS CURTAINS.
IL pairs Were $3.50. Reduced to 81 rs.
2 pairs. Were $3.50 Reduced to S475.
2 pairs. Were slo.o0. Reduced to s3.T5.
pairs Were $3.50. Reduced to 5000.
pairs. We're $1,000. Reduced to $3.50.
pairs. Were SI7.5O Reduced To sta IN
pairs. Were so 90 ReSnees IN $40 70
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Tosiey-s Nominations.

The President sent the following nomina-
lions to the Senate today:
Ipterior-Georse W. Click of Kansas TO
be pension agent at Topeka, Kans.
Treasury-First Lieut. John Braun of
New Jersey to be a captain in the revenue
cutter service.
Second Lieut.. John +. Wild Of the District
of Columbia TO be a first lieutenant in tho
revenue cutter service
Third Lieut.. Percy H. Brereton of New
Jersey TO be a second lieutenant in the rev
enue cutter service.
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Only ST. Per "HA1r PAIR.

800 pairs of odd Nottingham Lace Cur
tains. one TO five pairs of a pattern, 3h
yards long, full width and sell regularly
at 81, IS. So. 81 and $3.50. These
have slight filed imperfections, such as
an oil spot. finger print, &c., yet are
hardly perceptible.
t|un PRlcE, So Per Pam.
100 pairs Of Fine Irish Point Lace
Curtains, secured at almost half their
value.
s. IRISH POINT CURTAINS FOR So So
So IRISH POINT CURTAINS FOR s45O
$12 IRISH POINT CURTAINS FOR s.. 50,
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KNITTED UxpERxEAH DEPARTMENT

Ladies' Richelieu Ribbed Lavender silk yests
low neck and sleeveless. slightly soilec Reduced
S Chtldrens Fine French BaIbriggan Vests. me-
dium weight, high neck, short sleeves Sizes %
for 81. - wv"
p Ladies Richelieu Ribbed Light Blue Isle
vests, slightly sofled Sizes 3, and G. REDUCED
from 30 to 122c.
list fcspr
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HoUsEFuRS1sHrNa DEPARTMENT.

from Is to 10c.
Fancy Hall Hat Rack. Reduced from $3.50 to
! S-burner Fluid Stove. Reduced from $7.25 to
35 to 15c.
la Sheets Shelf Paper. Reduced to Toe. for lot.
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TRAVELLING GooDs DEPARTMENT.

Grain Leather Gladstone Bag. fitted. Reduced
from $l4 10 s..
odd Grain Leather Gladstone Beg slightly
Damaged RetHeed from 81 so to S.
Seal Collar and Cuf Portfolio Reduced from
BIS to 81 i''"'
Grain Leather Collar and Gun Portfolio. Re-
dlced from s2.25 SI.5O.
s.. JANUS Af"hA- Reduced from s'-sS' to
tith foor. 1Orb u, HID,
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HosrERr DEPARTMENT.

IL pairs Ladies' Solid Cardinal Cotton Hose dou-
bic soles. high splicei heels. fast color sizes s.
So Q, 9'3- Rednced from &c to 3 for SOC.
IS pairs Ladies' Fancy Stripe Cotton Hose, fall
weight. sizes and s1s. Reduced from 25c to 3
for Soc.
"a pairs Infants CARDINAL l.sle Thread Socks
sizes l. Az. s, 81. q and 6Ia. REDUCED from a.
Al, al. 4s and soc. to 25c.
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BOYS CLOTHING DEPARTMENT.

2 FauntIcroy BIouses. mnssed, size g. Reduced
FROM 81 80 70 S1.25.
Fauntleroy Blouse, soiled- Reduced from Sf-oo
to $500. -
= Cialatea Hats. sailor shape. Reduced frors 81
TO 10.
n White Shirt Waists. slightly sofled Reduced
FROM 81 and 75c. TO S5c. and Sc
White EislertiOwn Tam OShanters. soiled-
Reduced from 81 to 4Sc.
cd foor. 10th st. buiding.)
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Rugs

Have their headquarters here. We've
always been famous for our Rug Offers. az
they are Invariably the biggest and best
values obtainable anywhere.
.-Lry VU~r RTNS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-14

SILK PLUSH TABLE COVERS.
81 Covers tapestry borders. Were $50.
Now $40.
6-4 Cover, tapestry border. Was $13 75.
Now 81.
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MOQUETTE MATS.

Size 9x12 IT,, actual value $50. big bargain
To this weeks buyers-$32o0.
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HANpKERcH1EF DEPARTMENT.

3 Ladies' White Linen Embroidered IIandker-
chiefs scalloped edge, slightly solled. Reduced
from soc to 35c.-3 for 81.
. Ladies' Linen Colored Handkerchiefs hand en-
brodered scaiiop slightly soiied Reduced from
Soc to 25c.
q Mems White Linen Hand embroidered Initial
Iandkcrchiefs. letter n Reduced from 25c to
1Sc.-6 for 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-14

Cadet appointments at the Military Acaa-
envy have been made as follows: Joseph +.
Janda, Keewanee. Wis: Frank T. Compton,
alternate. Grand Rapids. Wis: Thos J. Ber-
gen. Richmond, Wis; John p. Anderson
Delphi. Ind: Robert c. Gregory, alternate
Hammond, Ind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-14

IS PIECES TAPESTRY BRUSSELS.
Is patterns best quality. Regular a.
price, 81 I'd. Now. ~
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so PIECES TAPESTRY.
New styles. Worth Is cts. yard. IN,
Now wv
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difference In time in the start, the Britain
MIA having got away first, was 81 IL Sec
onds This would make the Britannia a
winner by 2l-2 seconds on time allowance
alone. These figures. however, do not ac-
cord with the estimates made by the cap
tain of the Navahoe. who claims that his
boat won the race by nearly a minute
when the allowance is considered.
The dispute, IL IL can be so termed, as to
which boat won has had no effect what
ever upon the relations between Mr.. Car
roll and the Royal Yacht Squadron. Their
relations are OF the most cordial nature
and will undoubtedly continue 80.
The regatta committee of the royal yacht
squadron. with which Mr.. Carroll fled his
protest after considering the subject at
much length. finally awarded him the
victory.
As soon as the decision of the committee
was made known, the Navahoe, which is
lying at anchor in Cowes Roads. hoisted
the winning nag, and IL Is now Tapping de-
family In the breeze. Yesterday the Britain
ne few the emblem of victory all day. II
being taken for granted that she had won
the race.
Cape May Cup Race Tomorrow.
The question Of the winner of the Bren-
tons Reef cup having been definitely de-
cided. the race for the Cape May cup.which
1t had been announced would not be sailed
until next week. will take place tomorrow.
Both the Nayahoe and Britannia are put
ting the final touches to their preparations
for their next contest.
The course will be the same as that sailed
over for the Brenton's Reef cup-that is
from the Needles the western extremity
of the Isle of Wight, to and around the
breakwater at Cherbourg, France, and re-
turn. distance Of about l20 miles.
Both yachts will go tonight to the
Needles. where they will anchor so as to be
In readiness TO make an early start in the
race In the morning 1t has been decided
by the regatta committee that they shall
start at O'clock
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FANS AND LEATHER Goops DEP,

Card Gases, soiled Reduced from 81. rs to soc.
Mems Travelling Cases. Reduced from 81 to
soc.
Fans. Reduced from 81 so to Soc
/ White Satin Fan. Reduced from 81 to 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-14
CHrLpnEx's Corros UNDERWEAR.

Misses White Cotton Skirts, six inch rufiie of
$500 to 81 So
Childrens Gowns. tucked yoke, finished around
NECK and sleeves with Hamburg. Reduced TO soc.
va mo-. 10th st. building.)
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DRuaersr SuSDRrEs DEPARTMENT.

Hair Brushes bristles soiled. Reduced from IS,
% and IS TO 10, 10 and zoe.
? Packages Toilet Powder. wrappers broken. Re
duced from II to Sc.
Fancy Glass Atomizers. Reduced from IS to
35c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-14
Zen. stanIex Assume. Command.

Gen. David s. Stanley assumed command
OF the Soldiers Home yesterday. Ale spent
the summer at Fishers Island. N Y and
was there when appointed governor OF tho
home.
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MY WIFE

MY WIFE
And I. writes . gentleman who formerly resided in
Connecticut, but who now resides at Honolulu for
10 years past have used Ayers Hair Vigor. and We
attribute the dark hair which she and now have
while hundreds Of our acquantances, ten or dozen
younger than we either gray headed. white
or bald When asked how our hair has retained its
color and fullness. reply. BY the use Of Ayers
Hair Vigor-nothing eise.'"
Antonio Alarrun Of Bastrop, Texas, tells why he
RECOMMENDS
the use Of Ayers Hair yigor In 1862 my afnanced
nearly bald and the hair kept falling out every
day. induced her to Ayers Hair vigor, and very
not only checked any further loss Of hair but
produced entirely new growth which has ensined
luxuriant and glossy to this day. / can recommend
this preparation to all In need Of . genuine hair
restorer."
AYERS HAIR vIGOR
Prepared by
DR. J. @. AVER CO.. Lowell. Mass. q. 3. A.
jas
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ToY DEPARTMENT.

2 Doll Carriages. Reduced from $6.95 to "a.
Games OF "Lawnaquct." Reduced from S495
to 95c.
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Nor1oN DEPARTMENT.

to Sc.
To 1Sc.
tst Moor .1lth st. buiidng.)
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P1crrRE DEPARTMENT

10 Fac-sirniles of Water CoIors olive and Gil,
frames Reduced from s5c. to Soc
1 Pastel Painting, rattan frame. slightly dam
aged. Reduced from 1870 So
Etchin=s white and ssld frames Reduced from
e1.9J To 81.
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CORSET DEPARTMENT.

pairs French L G." Corsets. made Of coutii
long waist, two steels over hip, fan back embroi-
dered top Reduced from 81. IS to $3.50.
pairs Black l. c. Corsets, short hips double
side steeis. embroidered top and bottom Sizes 26
and q. Reduced from So to $3.50
ia noor- 10th It. annex
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Secretary Lamont Baclx.

Secretary Lamont returned 70 the city
last night and received a throng OF callers at
the War Department today. He has not Sc
lected his assistant secretary yet. so there
is no immediate prospect OF a change In
that Office. reports to the contrary notwfth-
standing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-14
Curtain Sale
Extraordinary
At the Rink.

Our lace curtain buyer has Just re-
turned from a New York market with
a large number Of manufacturers
Jobs" secured from firms who were
compelled to realize upon their stock In
order to get cash. No such opportunity
to buy Lace and Chenille Curtains at
these low prices has ever been extended
to the Washington public.
500 half pairs" Of White and Ecru
Nottingham Lace Curtains. worth from
So to S. per pair. extending an extraor-
binary opportunity to those who need
single curtain for window, bath
room or hall room, &C.. at a fraction Of
fh..r pr{
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-14
BR1c-A.BRAc DEPARTMENT.

1 Doulton Vase, rich decora ton, slightly imper-
feet Reduced from IS. 15 TO So.
! Fine Bisque Center Piece. Reduced from $12
to $3.50.
1 Handsome Piece Royal Worcester slightly i'm
perfect. Reduced from $12 to 81.
toth noor. 10th st. bldS.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-14

Under a recent ruling OF the War De-
partment the necessary transportation TO
have artificial limbs fitted" provided In the
act of August Is. 1876. includes sleeping car
accommodate tons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-14
Silver Purchases.

The Treasury Department yesterday pur~
chased 10000 ounces of silver at their coun-
ter offer of so. 7450 per ounce. The purchases
thus far this month amount TO l.l64.o0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-14
CHINA DEPARTMENT.

l Handsome Decorated Copeland Dinner Set, 1872
pieces. tureen cover broken. Reduced from SAT to
$32 so.
Small lot odd Saucers. Reduced to 3. 4 and DC.
10Th noor 10th st. building }
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carpets.

We give you today the benefits Of the
big scoops we've made In buying CAR
PETS. CARPETS have been besieged by
crowds Of eager buyers the past two or
three weeks. But now, with these offers,
there'u simply be a Jam for them.
ADMINISTERS AND GOBEIINS.
20 beautiful patterns. Newest colorings.
selling everywhere for $1.75 and - 1S
500 yard. Now. .:....... DA. go
IS PIECES SMITH NOTIFIED MOQUETTE, ALI
THAT'S LEFT.
Best quality. Never before offered at less
than 81. OF yard. universal sellineQ1
price $l.25. Now .OIC
16 cents per yard less than the manufac-
turer's lowest wholesale quantity price.
IS PIECES TAPESTRY BRUSSELS
Is patterns best quality. Regularly x
price, 81 yd- Now. .........s cO
l15O YARDS INGRAM CARPETS.
Best quality, all wool. Regular 20
price, IS cts. I'd. Now. .COC
so PIECES TAPESTRY.
New styles. Worth Is cts yard. IN,
Now ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. wv
CARPET REMNANTS.
500 yards Remnants Of all kinds Of Car
petings. from l to yards long. at 90 CTS.
Is CTS and 81. 90 EACH. Worth double
these prices In every case These Remnants
are especially desirable for small rugs, as
have sewed fringe on the ends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-14
GLOVE DEPARTMENT.

Pairs Iaaies' Hook Black Foster Kid Gloves
size 512 Reduced from 81 80 TO SOC.
Pairs Ladies' Blrritz Gloves, tan and red 81,
and "a Reduced from 81 to 75c.
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Edgings & Fringes

I'VVo YARDS Curtain Edgings, Gimps and
Shade Fringes, odd colors and patterns, big
assortment, to be sold tomorrow at
1 CENT YARD
Drapery Fringes. IS inches to feet deen
reduced exactly HALF PRICE
sr-r- $l.O0 PRINCES now so cents.
$40 Fringes now 90 cents.
1.5O Fringes now IS cents
N.15 Fringes now SIN cents
500 Fr!nges now SlOO
$3.50 Fringes now s275.
The first and last quotations Indicate the
range Of prices. There are lots of prices in
between.
IL yards WIN make a very handsome
drapery for an ordinary window, equal TO
the effect that could be produced by a $50
to $40 drapery.
MOI much here Be quick IL you want Il.
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BLANKET DEPARTMENT.

i pair 1O-4 Gray Blankets. sDasged. Reduced
from 81. rs to 81.
pair Ill White Blankets all wool so,lcd
Reduced from $3.50 to Sii.T5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-14

The acting Secretary OF War has made a
ruling that dishonorable discharge from
the service is an entire expulsion from the
army. and covers all unexpired enlistments.
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EZ0IlIB PHARMACY.

LEADERS OF LOWEST PRICES
43S SEVENTH ST. S.w. COR ENw II
IF YOUR COMPLAINT Is WANT OF APPETITE
try half wine glass Of AnSost$ra Bitters before
meals Or. ]. G. r. SIEGEHT & SONS Sole
manufacturers. At all dealers
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STATIONERY DEPARTMENT.

. Boxes Writing Paper, boxes broken: reduced
rom 5oc to De reduced from 15c. to lie.
Antomatic Pencils. Reduced from sc to Toe.
3 Glass Ink Stands. Reduced from 25e to zoe
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LADIES Corrox UNDERWEAR.

pairs Fine Cambria Drawers double rrffp OF
75c. ~ SA''o
Extra Long Lawn Chemse. pink blue and
lavender, trimmed around neck and arm holes
with lace. Reduced from rs and 81 IS to T5c.
ia noor- 10th st. buildins.l
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l,15O YARDS INGRAM CARPETS.
Best quality all wool. Regular = %
price, IS cts. I'd. Now. .OCC
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I When the scalp Is airophied or shiny-bald, no
preparation will restore the hair; IN ali OF aer cases
AIS Hair Remover VIII start growth.
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TheBuyimg
At Moses

Is wonderfully brisk. Never were such
values offered: never has there been such
easerness for them. We've gone to the res
cue Of many q manufacturer within the
past few months. and have thus saved not
only the usual manufacturers profit, but
we've actually bought for less than his
absolute cost Of production.
The Importance Of our offers to you, then,
you ought to clearly see.
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WHfrE Goops DEPARTMENT.

a. Remnants Plaid and Striped Lawn, lengths to
10 yards Reduced from 121a and 15c. to loo
Remnants Cream Linen Pique, narrow stripes
Reduced from 75e. to 2Jc.
Va Hoor- .11th st. bldg }
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REFRIGERATOR DEPARTMENT.

2 Jewett's Economic" Reduced from SIT to
IL. 1, from SIS to SO.
4th floor. 18th ST. bidg.)
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Draperies Reduced

IA yards Silk Brosade Was $525
Now $2.75 piece
l* yards Silk Brocade. Was $3.50.
Now SEQ piece.
IN yards MOire. Was s5.75. Now s2.75
piece.
iS yards Louis XIV Stripe. Was $3.50.
Now $500 piece.
IA yards Brocade. Was $780, Now $500
piece.
1S yards Royal Velour. Was $3.50. Now
$3.25 piece.
u yard Brocade. Was $500. Now S6.75
piece.
1h yards Brocade. Was $3.50. Now
$1.O0 piece
yard Wool Tapestry. Was $685. Now
75c. piece.
~ yards Metal Tapestry, rose. Was
$45O. Now $1.75 piece
IN yards Metal Tapestry, green Was
$3.50. Now S1.75 piece.
Y yard Damask. Was $780, Now -6Oc
piece.
III yards Damask. Was $3.50. Now $3.50
piece.
l% yards Damask. Was $3.50. Now $3.50
piece.
1& yards Damask. Was $3.50. Now 1928
piece.
~ yards Silk Stripe. Was $3.50. Now
$2.75 piece.
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q SILK ROMAN BLANKETS
Marked from $1.10 down to IS cents.
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At New York.
West Point Cadets.

The L. s. s. San Francisco arrived a
New York today from Newport
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INTERESTING INFORMATION.
Relative to the Railroads of the State
and Their Assessments

RALEIGH, July 22.-The railroad
commissions assessment of the rail
roads in this State is this year of prac-
tical interest. The following facts
and figures are from the great mass of
tables which Clerk Brown has been
most industriously preparing for sew
eral weeks. The mileage Of the Rich
mond & Danville in the State is LIPS,
assessed value 81, 163, 459. 90; Atlantic
Coast Line 715 miles, assessed value
$3.50, ,377.92; Seaboard Airline G6l
miles, assessed value S4,62S, 96S; mis-
cellaneous roads 1,067 miles, assessed
value S., 5,259, 476.47, total 3,57l miles;
total assessed value $23, 732, 278.2S.
The new mileage is less than in
many years past, as during the fiscal
year ending June Both last, only 80
miles were constructed, as follows:
Glend0n & Gulf Railroad, 3 miles:
Laurel River * Hot Springs, miles:
Wilmington, Newbern & Norfolk, %
miles; Carthage, 10 miles; Raleigh &
Western, | miIe.
During the year one railroad track
was taken up, that of the MaXton,
Alma Il BOWland, l6 miles.
The State taxes on the railroads,
general and school, are SOC. 600, Just
twice what they were when the com
mission began its work in 1891 Tie
assessed value of the railroads was
only 81, 100000.
The commission assesses the value
OF the Pullman Car Company's proper
ty, liable to taxation, in this State, at
49,, 568 OF. The Postal Telegraph
Company is assessed at $29. .OS2 G6.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-07-27
ANOTHER DRUMMER FIIOGGED.
Husband ofthe Lady Whom He In
suits Applies the Lash.

SALISBURY, n. c., July 21-Ycster-
day e-ening, as respectable lady was
walking along residence street of
this city, she was accosted and in
suited by man by the name of
Goldsborough, who is here representing
a Building and Loan Association of
Washington, d. G. Today on the re-
turn of the husband of the lady he
was told of the circumstance. The
husband at once procured whip and
went for the culprit, but was pre-
vented from attacking the man by
the police and others. The man was
taken to place of safety and ar
rangements made to get him out Of
town. A large crowd assembled and
found out what was being done. and
the escape was intercepted. The hus-
band was then permitted by the crowd
to soundly whip the man, and they
then dispersed, since which time
Goldsborough has gone to parts un-
known.