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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
FINANCE AND COMMERCE.

j NEW YORK, Aug. 1G.-The stock mar
aet WAS feverish and unsettled early in
Aane day. The appointment of receivers
pr the Northern Pacific property had an
Adverse influence on the securities of
pat company and it's allied corpora
ions, but the bears laid even greater
TreSs on the reports in circulation tina t
ne burlington and Quincy directors. at
4 meeting to-day, would reduce the div.
bend rate. On tho strength of this all
Il the Granger shares, as we'll as some
8thers, were sold freely for the short
Recount.
Il burlington and Quincy fell of 2S6;
Cock Island and the remainder of the
4st yielded u coz per cent. The turn
sPg point came when 1t was officially
that the directors of the
burlington and Quincy had declared the
#sual quarterly dividend of * per
fnt This was such surprise that
S3naller bears rushed pell NELL to cover.
1eneral Electric sold up from 81 to 43X
Sfey being assisted by the denial of the
fports that some paper bearing the
SPmpany's Endorsement had Como to
sfotest. Sugar advanced ga and Bur.
3Jngton and Quincy, Chicago Gas and
worth west about 3 per cent. The i'm
&foyement otherwise was "a to per
$fnt. and the entire list shared in the
Rlly.
E AS usual OF late when the market
}arted on the up tack tho offerings
aere found to DO limited. The trans
Rftions aggregated 211,oOO shares, of
'8hich 10000 were unlisted. Borrowing
q emand increased late in the day, aud
higher premiums were exacted in some
- stances. Speculation closed strong
5 tone. Sub.treasury balances: Coin,
5 $50, 600; currency, ss,S35, 900.
s. Money on call has been easy. ranging
81 ;om to q; last loan at :; and closing
uttered at 3 Prime mercantile paper,
J@l2 per cent Sterling exchange
sfeak. with actual business in bankers
|&ills at 1917 for sixty days and
rs M@4S6 for demand. Posted rates,
7s2@4s7 Commercial bills, 470@4SO.
- government bonds firm. State bonds
%ull. Railroad bonds heavy.
L.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
\ FrishtfuI BIundcr.

How is Watson doing down in Flor
ida:"
Badly. He went into the chicken bust
ness, you know. Bought 1000 eggs and
set his hens on them 50 that when the ho-
tel season opened he could make a fortune
out of what they had hatchcd."
And didn't the eggs hatch!"
Yes, they Matched, hut they were all al
ligator cggs.i-Harpcr's Bazaar
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
Local Option Meeting at:East RoauoI.

Rev. w. f. Hammer, of Greene
Memorial Church, addressed a large
and enthusiastic audience at East Roa.
noke Baptist Church last night on To-
cal option. The speech waa a strong
arraignment of the liquor traffic and
contained many forcible arguments for
its suppression. The audience, which
contained many ladies, received the
speech with frequent cheers of appro.
baton.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
y. Heavy Load.

Mr.. Holiday-And so, Rollo, am to
understand that your friend Cramlcigh
carried off the honors at commencement?
Rollo-I did not understand that it was
called by that name, sir, but he did not
carry it off gracefully, sir, whatever it was
1t was remarked by many of my fellow
students that he had rather more than he
could carry.-Boston Transcript.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
For Imnrnycnlcnt.

Miss Smithers-NIy mo" is final, Mr..
Brobson, SO it is folly for you to continue
to call.
Brobson-Ah-cr-ycs, Miss Smithers,
but do it in a semiprofessonal sense, you
know.
Miss Smithcrs-What do you mean?
Brobson-I am an amateur photographer
and my speciality is retouching negatives
Truth
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
Not Hard to EiI,d Out.

Winebiddle-Wo bonnets still come
high.
Dimmick How do you know? You are
not married.
Winebiddle-No, but go to the tbeater.
Brooklyn Life
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
CheCkInnted.

First Maid-And so mistress says you
rant go out this afternoon Well, I'd 90
but in spite of her.
Second Maid-But she's going to wear
her street dress herself.-Detroit Tribune.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
4 Fearful I,lundcr.

Head Hospital Surgeon-You'll have to
take back that last ambulance you made
for us and do it all over.
Maker-What's the matter?
Surgeon - Why, thunderation, man,
you've made it with springs!-Truth.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
He Knew.

and who is this?" asked Aunt Clara,
pointing to the picture of a chubby child in
skirts
That" said Robby, who had been wear
ing knickerbockers for some time, sis me
when | was Il girl. ''-Tit-Bits.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
Added Years.

Wifc-Don't you think this hat makes
me look old?
Husband-I don't know. | got the bill
for it today, and it made me feel old.-De-
troit Free Press.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17

Yeast-Do you perspire freelys
Crimsonbeak-Well, guess not! I'm
paying SIS week for by room over
there at Mrs. Bacon's !-Yonkers Statesman.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
That Same Old Trouble.

you've bought bicycle, eh? Well,
that beats riding in street car, doesn't it,"
"Oh, don't know. AS it is, old fellow,
l frequently have to give up my seat
Truth
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
Admitting Him.

Van Arndt-And do you really think you
could support us i'll the style to which
have been accustomed?
Her Father really think so.
Van A.-Then You may become my
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Fields Washington.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
Keeping Them Glenn.

Mary Ann, these balusters seem always
dusty. was Mt Mrs. Johnson's today, and
her stair rails are clean and smooth as
glass"
Yes, mem. She has tree small boys"
p. g. S. Bulletin.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17

DIANO AND GUITAR INSTRJC
Il tion by MRS. d. w. MEADOWS at
her residence. 5l2 Campbell street s. W.,
beginning September 1st, 1898. l6 2w
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
Not of Late Years.

Customer-Have you felt slippersP
Clerk-Yes, ma'am, but not FOR long
time now.-Yankec Blade.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17

NOYNER'S.-ON AND AFTER THE
~ LIST day OF August Dyer Brothers
"Buss" will leave Terry building at r
o'clock p. m. for Coyner's Springs, re-
turning following morning, leave Gov
ner's at O'Clock. IS cents round trim:
90 cents one way. Special arrange.
ments by the week 20lm
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
pOANOKE ACCOUNTING AGENCY

We have established the Roanoke
Accounting Agency and are prepared
to do all kinds of expert work and &C.
counting. Books balanced and adius ted
at short notice Stock companies &C.
counts and complicated bookkeeping a
speciality. Satisfaction guaranteed.
First class references from Roanoke
banks, corporations, companies and
prominent business men. Leave orders
at or address l04 Jefferson street S.
ROANOKE ACCOUNTING AGENCY.
z 30 limo
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
WANTED-HELP.

VA ANTED-FoR THE UNITED
w States army able bodied unnar-
ried men. between the ages OF 81 and 30
years. Good pay, rations. clothing and
medical attendance. Applicants must
be prepared to furnish satisfactory evi.
dence IS TO age. character and habits
apply at RECRUITING RENDEI
VI = Law Building. Lynchbu-g W.
s ~ tn sat sep 80
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
III ~ Il II
8 16 st M. +. Men

THE PARTNERSHIP HERETO.
4 fore existing between It. E. Jami.
son and James Richmond, trading as
James Richmond e Co., has this day
been dissolved by mutual consent. The
business will be continued by James
Richmond, and all accounts due said
hrm shall be made payable to him.
James Richmond will also be respon-
sible for all debts of the concern.
Il. E. JAMESON,
JAS RICHMOND.
Roanoke, Va, Aug. 0. 1898. $40 sod
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17

n MORGAN, THE SHOEMAKER,
~ makes and repairs all kinds OF
boots and shoes at 104 Nelson street. op.
posite market house. Satisfaction guar
anteed. 12olv
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
A GENERAL MEETING OF TT

a GENERAL MEETING OF THE
"a stockholders Of the Roanoke Cold
Storage Company is hereby called to
meet at the office OF Penn Il Cooke,
room COG, Terry building, city OF Roa.
noke' at p m. oc Monday, August
@ls., 1899. by order OF ,ne board of
i'r' ctors, JAS. -. SCn!CK, Secretary
Jay 20, 1893. 72ltd
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
mi RS GILMER'S SCHOOL FOR
1v1 YOUNG LADIES.

l20 Fourth avenue 3. w., Roanoke. Va
Eighth annual session opens Septem-
Der ~. Senior, intermediate and Pri-
mary Departments. Languages and
Music. Accommodation for boarders.
Full corps of teachers. Terms moder-
ate. Separate room and hour OF -ecrea-
ton for small boys. For catalogue and
information apply to
MRS. PATTY l.. GILMER.
$ > Sa&Tu Gw
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17

THE FIRM OF +. I'll. AYERS & co
"A has this day been dissolved by
Iautual consent, M. +. Mcnamara retir.
ing. The business, in future, will be
conducted under the same name and
style by L. II. Ayers. who assumes all
Liabilities All parties indebted to the
firm are requested to come forward and
settle at once.
F. II. AYERS.
1886 M. +. MCNAMARA.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,

N ANTED-TWO OR THREE Moe
w unfnrnished ROOMS for light
housekeeping; no children. "B, ;" Box
1Ol. s17
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
BUSINESS NOTICES.

NoTICE-PERSONS WHO PUR.
~ chased lime OF The Jones Lime
and Stone Company and gave their
notes therefor, payable to S. l.. Hoover,
are hereby warned not to pay said
notes TO him. THE JONES LIME
AND STONE COMPANY, per w. II.
Jones. manager.
Cloverdale, Va. August Is, 1898.
S IL ct.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17


Anorougn
ton desired
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
NOTICE OF MEETINGS.

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
II stockholders OF the Vinton Land
improvement Company will be held
wednesday, August Ii, 1893, at 10 N >,
at the office OF NJ. L. c. Jordan, Masonic
Iemple, Roanoke, Va. Fl. L. PAGE,
secretary. Sc I'd.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
College Of William and Mary
williamsburg, Va.

Next scssion.begins October 5th, 1898.
Expenses for students willing to teach
two years in tho public schools of Vir-
glnia, board, fuel, lights and washing,
Sl0 per month; other students from Sl2
TO Sl4 per month; medical fee, So TUT
ton fee, chargable against such stu
dents as are notswilling to take q pledge
TO teach, SIT. so per half session Send
for catalogue. LYON &. TYLER.
3 ; cod I'm President.
VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL AND ME-
~ chanical College at Backshurg Va
Twenty-Five instructors, thoroughly Continued
shops laboratories and inirmary, farm OF 33s
acres, steam beating and electric lights in
uorhltorles, degree courses in agriculture. horti-
culture, civil, mechanical and electrical engineer.
iing. applied chemistry and general science
shorter courses in practical agriculture ana prac.
months, including tuition and other fees cl 9th
ing, board, washing, text book, medical atten
dance, etc, about Sl75; cost to State stude nts
$50. Next session begins September 81 1894
F1r catalogue apply to j. NJ. MoBRYDE PHI
LII. D., President. 7i6 I'm
A LLEGHANY INSTITUTE, ROA-
"A noke, Va.-For boys and young
men. Thorough English, Classical and
BUSINESS courses. Ample grounds and
high location in the suburbs Excel
lent building with modern conveniences.
Eighth session begins September 10.
Send for catalogue.
WILMER o. VIII rESCA OVER.
% I'm Principal
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17
FOR Il EMIT.

EOR RENT-TuREE LARGE FUR
l. nished rooms, with bath; will rent
separately. Apply 5O4 Church street.
Sc w
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-08-17

FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT.
Il communicating and otherwise, at
% 7th ave. S. W.. near Jefferson st. Ill tt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-22
FOR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS.
Relief Committee of G. A. n. Doina
Noble and Energetic Work.


Noble and Energetic Work.
The widows and orphans Of ex-Union sail
ors and soldiers in this city will be provided
with Christmas dinners by the relief COM
mittee of the G. A. r. 1t is estimated that
at least 500 families will be supplied with
provisions for Christmas through the COM
rnittee Supply headquarters have been es-
tablished in the building of the Central
Union Mission, on Louisiana avenue be-
tween 9th and 9TH streets and the work of
asserting and distributing the provisions
has commenced
The supplies purchased up to this time in
clude 30 barrels Of flour, 400 pounds Of cof-
fee. 2O0 pounds of tea, $500 pounds of
chicken, Is bushels of beans, 3UO pounds
Of hominy, 40 pounds of butter and I,OOO
pounds of sugar.
This amount will be supplemented by con-
tr1butions from seven public schools, the
pupils or which will bring provisions in
small lots. The articles of food thus OBJ
tanned Will be assorted in packages of sizes
suitable to the number of people in the
family, will be labeled and directed and
then another committee will see that they
are distributed. ThesMerchants' Parcel De-
livery Co. has offered the use of its wagons
free in the delivery of the supplies
This work of charity is being conducted
with the utmost system and carefulness
to see that none but worthy persons re-
glad to receive contributions Of food from
livery.
The custodian committee which is in
charge OF the work at the Central Union
Mission building consists of r. Bennett,
VIM. Hoover, T. Fitzgerald, F. Raub A.
Hart. M. Curry. H. B. Cotton and s. r.
Whitney.
The transportation committee, charged
with the delivery Of goods. consists of n.
b. Prentice. j. H. Devices and Jno. Jost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-22

Marriage licenses have been issued by
the clerk of the court to the following:
John r. Allen and Matte Carpenter, both
of Charles county. Nd; WILDER Stewart and
Mary Immaculate Parker Frank Z. Richaro-
son ard Jennie r. Harvey; Warren Nash
and Carrie Parr Louis S. La Billie and
Emma Cooksey: Russell McGwin and Mary
Hopper; Frank Gingrch Of Baltimore
county, Nd, and Eva Hutchinson of Fairfa
county. Va; Lewis Madison and May L.
Diggs, both of Charlottesville. Va; Howard
Fields and Jane Corset; Edgar N. Bushang
and Hill Kilby, both of Culpeper. Va; AL
bert G.. Carter and Mara G. Wheeler both
of Albemarle county. Va: John f. Fill and
Phemia NJ Hagar: Eugene de Beauharnais
and Marie Benteen; John w. King and
Henrietta S. Peyton John Murray and
Elizabeth jordan; George K. Stuart, jr, and
Lily c. Henson. both of Prince William
county, Va; George Woodbury. and Evelyn
Skinner: James f. Harvey and Mary !.
Proctor; Thornton I.omax and Alice John
son: NJ. l.. Sellvin of Baltimore, Nd, and
Mary f Sanders Of Virginia. Thomas A.
Lloyd and Mary A. Robinson of West Balti-
more Md; Jas. Thos. Prather and AIRY
Grimes; Emmett Preston Of Charles county.
Va, and Martha Rogers; Alphoso Sullivan
and Ellie NJ. Wade of Hagerstown, Nd: W.
3. Reed and Emiir j. Hubert, both of
Philadelphia, Pa; Cha Simpkins of An
napolis and Ada Upshur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-22
Officers Elected.

At the regular meeting of Nonparcil Coun.
Gil, No. 49, National Union, held at Typo.
graphical Temple last evening, the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
year: President, F. NJ. Richardson; vice
president, J. G. King; speaker. Jas. w
Jordan; ex-president, Geo. Huntington; sec
-etary, r. ]. Hale: financial secretary, w
E. Post; treasurer, Edward Eberback; ush-
er, ]. NJ. Taylor; chaplain. Philip s. Steel
sergeant-at-arms. W. ii. Jordan: doorkeep-
e., Fl. NJ. McElfresh. Delegates to cabinet
II. NJ. McElfresh, J. L. Feeney. E. G. OAR
nell. Delegate to Immediate Relief Asso-
citation: W. H. Brock. Delegate to Fra
ternal Congress: Philip s. Steel. Trustees
w. w. Danenhower. ]. L. Keef, W. H
Brock. Delegate to the Assembly, VIM. H.
Fisher
The following officers Of Capitol Hill
Council. No. 337. National Union were
elected at a meeting held on Wednesday
evening, December -, 1897, for the tern,
of 1894: Roger Williams. president: John F.
Atkinson, vice president; Albert W. Bowen
speake-; J. r. Higgins secretary: Fl. o.
SiElons financial secretary; Chas. F. Nal.
lard. treasurer; II. w. Landvoigt ex-presi-
dent: j. W. Barse. chaplain; b. F. Yates
usher; VIM. VI. Mehler. sergeant -at-a ms
A. P. Funk. doorkeeper: Chas F. Malard
VIM. n. Coevman and W. II. Ha -mer trus-
tees; w. A. Smith, w. II. Harmer and John
F. Atkinson, delegates to Cabinet: A. II
Taylor, delegate to Immediate Relief Asso-
citation: VIM. II. Collins, delegate to Legis-
lative Assembly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-22

513 Seventh st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-22

A Meeting Will De Held Tomorrow
Afternoon for Organization.

- WI De neIu IOInOrrO"
Afternoon for OrEanixation.
In accordance with the action OF the mass
meeting OF citizens held Tuesday evening
last the District Commissioners have APP
pointed the following as members of the
central relief committee in charge Of meas
ures for the relief of the poor:
Mrs. j. w. Babson. Justice Z. c. Cole,
Mr.. John f. Cook, Mr. l.. s. Emery, Mr..
Lawrence Gardner. MIR. J. Harrison john
son. Miss Harriet b. Loring. MIR. Theo. w.
Noyes. Dr. l.. w. Richie, MIR. John e..
Slater, Mr.. James W. Somerville, Col. John
Tracey, superintendent Of the poor, Mr.. b.
n. Warner, MIR. Beriah wilkins and MIR.
Simon Wolf. The persons named are re-
quested IN the note announcing their ap-
pointment to meet at o'clock tomorrow
AFTERNOON at the Post building to effect an
organization. 1t is the intention to turn
over to this committee funds raised by the
newspapers and the proceeds of the charity
concert given by the Marine Band Wednes-
day evening last. 1t is expected that the
work of relief will be carried on by means
of system of subdividing the city into
districts, the relief cases being referred to
those in charge of the districts and careful
ly Investigated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-22

Your Last Chance!
RIDDEN!
Furniture!
Cnyoptb CT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-22
CITY AND DISTRICT.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Albaugh's Grand Opera House.-Mr.
Thomas w. Keene in Merchant Of Venice -
New National Theater.-The Liliputians
In "A Trip to Mars"
Academy of Music.-James T. Powers in
walker. London"
kernans Lyceum Theater.-"The Rentz-
santley Novelty and Buflesque company"
Y. NJ. c. A, 400 New York avenue north
West--Parlor talk by Prof. Chas. K. Wead.
Willard Han.-Prof. Carpenters lectures
on hypnotism and mesmerism.
Lincoln Relics. sic 10th st. NV. Open
daily except Sunday, to II am. and / to
q pm. Monday and Friday, to 10 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-22
PROHIBITION IN THE DISTRICT.

Action of the WOman's Christian
Temperance Union on This Subject.
At an executive session of the Woman S
Christian Temperance Union of the District
arrangements were made for celebrating
the twentieth anniversary of the Ohio cru
sade as stated elsewhere. and also for
holding a New Year Day reception. Mrs.
George kart, Wife of Congressman Kart
Of Ohio, was elected superintendent of the
department of parliamentary usages.
resolution was adopted tndorsing the
recent statement of Rev. Hugh johnson.
DID,. that nine-tenths of the suffering and
restitution now prevailing in this country
Is directly or indirectly, charseable to the
legalized saloon. and urging the law max
ers Of the nation TO abolish entirely the sale
Of liquor in the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-22
BLUE AND THE GRAY.
Confederate Veterans Entertain the
Wearers of n Different Uniform.

SOnIeuerOte veterans Enteftatn the
Wearers of n Different Uniform.
There was large audience Of old soldiers
wearers Of both the blue and the gray, at a
meeting of the Confederate Veterans Asso.
citation last evening at its hall. 90 Pennsyi-
vania avenue. The meeting was addressed
by Col. H. D. Capers Of South Carolina, who
described the movements of the corps OF
Lieut. Gen. Kirby Smith through East Ten
nessee and into Kentucky in the summer
and fall of 1862. of which corps he was a
member as one of Gen. Smiths staff
Prior to the address there was a meeting
of the association, at which officers were
elected as follows: President Robert w
Hunter: first vice president Thomas J.
Luttrell; second vice president. Julian j.
Moore; secretary. w. Q. Lowd; treasurer
Robert NJ. Narrower: chaplain, Rev Ran.
dolph H. McKim: sergeant-at-arms, A. G.
Holland; executive committee. NJ s. Thomp-
son. Hugh Waddell. F. Z. Storm, ]. d. Oar
den and H. l.. Biscoe; relief committee, J.
H. Walsh, Thomas Jarvis, G. Edmonston
G. Kries and James Compton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-22
An African Missionary Explorer.

African exploration has brought fame to a
missionary of the Southern Presbyterian
Church. Rev. w. H. Sheppard, a young
coiored minister, who is a native Of Staun-
ton, Va, where his father lives, was sent
some months ago as a missionary to the
Congo region. While there he conducted an
expedition into the Bakuba country, and his
researches were considered of sufficient
value in England that upon his return he
was made a member Of the Royal Geograph-
zeal Society. He has been travelling usually
through the southern states. where his ad-
dresses have been heard with absorbing in
terest. Rev. Mr.. Sheppard will occupy Rev. Dr..
Pitzer's pulpit. the pastor of the Central
Presbyterian Church. Sd and streets, to-
morrow morning, and in the afternoon at
$3.50 VIII address mass meeting at the
Congregational Church, 10th and G streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-22
Funeral of Thos. Edwards.

The funeral of the late Thos. ]. Edwards
grand tyler of the Grand Lodge OF Masons
of the District. was held this afternoon in
the Scottish Rite Cathedral The interrnent
was at Glenwood cemetery The midnight
services Of a Knight Kadosh were held last
night over the body In the Scottish Rite
Cathedral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-22
Reduced Rates for the Holidax..

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany announces that excursion tickets
will be sold between all stations on it's
lines east of the Ohio river, also to all
points on the Norfolk and Western railroad
system, during the Christmas and New
Year holidays at reduced rates. The tickets
will be sold for all trains December - u,
"a, %. %, 30, 81 and January l. and will be
valid for the return journey on all trains
until January 3, inclusive.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-22
Christn,as Holiday Rates.

Richmond and Danville railroad will sell
tickets at four cents per mile one way for
the round trip to points in Virginia and
North Carolina. within 800 miles of Wash
ington. Tickets on sale december % to
. inclusive. and December 80 to January
inclusive. valid for return until JANUARY g.
1SN.-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-22

VIM. H. Book, white man, was suddenly
taken sick on B street between Delaware
avenue and 1st street. and falling. received
severe injuries about the head. He was
taken to the Emergency Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-22

Just IN time for the holidays the Bon
Marche announces a large and tudicious
purchase of Ladies' Stylish Coats and will
place them on sale tomorrow at almost half
others prices. A feature will be handsome
braid trimmed umbrella skirt coats in
black, brown and navy, which sell else
where at S17.5O and SIS. will be S12 9S-Ady