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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

ITO LET-Desirable sunny rooms over H. P.
s. Goold's and Geo. C. Shaw & Co.'s
stores, Congress. st. Fine location for dentists
or doctor. Inquire GEO. C. SHAW & CO.
may22-tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

TITO LET-The fourth floor in our building.
IL space 65X7o feet, with heat, power and
use OF elevator. First class location for manu-
featuring purposes. Inquire of MEGQUIER &
JONES, 81 Parl st. mar2tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

WANTED-An persons in want of trunks or
w bags to call at E. D. REYNOLDS, 556
and 56s Congress street, corner of Oak. as we
manufacture our goods and can therefore give
you bottom prices; trunks repaired; open ev-
enings. 20. s
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

MONEY TO LOAN-On farm mortgages as
AVA well as loans on other real estate Also
on collateral securities at satisfactory rates.
Farms and all kinds of real estate bought and
sold l. T. BUTLER, 30 Exchange street.
ola
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

FOR SALE-At Oakdale, cosy Queen Anne
= cottage, s rooms, finished in white
wood, natural, cemented cellar hardwood
BILE, lot 56xs0, $1,000; $500 down, balance as
rent s. M. WATSON & CO., Ais Congress
street, Portland. Sol
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

WANTED-All those who desire a most
w delightful days outing to join the ex-
oursion to Eryeburg Chautauqua grounds,
Saturday, July 7. Railroad fare for round
trip, adults S1.00; children 80 cents Ad-
dress, REV. GEO. D. LINDSAY, for par
ticulars. II
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

FOR SALE-Elegant suburban residence.
Il Ia rooms, bath and modern improve.
ments, large stable, high elevation of
within five minutes walk of city limits
great bargain for cash, or city property. W
IL. WALDRON, $50 Middle steet, 3O-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

WANTED-To buy or exchange for island
W property, small place within ten
miles Of Portland. Must be on high land
and within walking distance of steam or
electric cars. Address. giving location
and price, &C. Press Office 29-I
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

WANTED-To buy a second hand bicycle
w, w of 1898 or 1894 pattern and.in good CON
dltion. Address H. G. G. Press Office Al
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04
TO LET.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents, cash in advance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

TITO BE LET-Desirable tenement for small
Il family, No. 81 Locust street. Rent $3.50
per year. Apply to COOMBS & NEAL, Room
1, No. 85 Exchange street. 2O-tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

ITO LET-Furnished Cottage of five rooms
i at Irefethen's Landing. Enquire at
SIMONDS' DYE H OUE. 22-2
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

nor SALE-Sloop yacht ~ feet long o
Il feet beam; fittings first class. nearly
new Apply to W. A. ALLEN, foot of Pearl
street, Portland, Maine. 3-tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

WANTED-All to know that DIR. REED
W has removed from 39915 Congress street
to 26s st. John street, opposite Union
at distance by letter, please remit 81 90
and two cent stamp. Give age, color of
eyes and place of residence. Pa
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

MIR. SAMUEL LEVY Is now prepared to
INl buy cast off clothing of all descriptions
for highest cash prices Address letters or
postal to 100 MIDDLE ST. feb1- If
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

VOUNG man, Protestant, handy, obliging.
Il best references, would do chores in
country place in return for comfortable
home; working at drawing during leisure
hours.) Address g. K. BOURKE, Oxford,
Ne. 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04
EAGLE SUGAR REFINERY
FOR SALE OR TO LET.

Land and buildings formerly occupied by
the Eagle Sugar Refinery. The, land con
talns over 5000 square feet, and the build
Ings are as follows: One four story brick
building l37X5O with boilers, engine and
shaft1ng, also elevator; one three story
brick store house about 40x40. with elevator;
and one story brick store house T5x75
This property is admirably adapted for man
utacturlng purposes, and is right opposite
the Grand Trunk Railway freight depot.
Immediate possession given if desired.
Prices low. For further particulars apply to
George 5. Hunt, 1863 Commercial street,
Portland, Maine. may2Sdtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

Elgin. Waltham, Hampden, Rockford and
Howard Watches all grades and prices.
Silvarine case, Elgin, stem wind, $3.50
Silver 7.75
15-year gold filed case, Elgin stem wind, 800
90 : g " 1900
Il. w. Raymond Elgin, (nickel) $500
This is the best watch in the world for the
money. Watches from $500 to $4,000 20
per cent lower than other dealers. Every
watch warranted satisfactory or money re-
funded,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

FOR SALE-Two new houses at Wood
cemented cellar and bath room. Will sell for
$ SMs1 per month, No cash payment required.
VIII rent Tor S25 per month. N. S. GARDI-
NEfs, oXIofo building. 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

WANTED-You to know that will remove
w your ashes, old papers and rubbish to suit
you and at a fair price. All orders sent me
promptly attended to. C. B. WISH, 1853 Green
st. = mar2dtf
DARTNEK wANTED-Witn capital ina
u well-established business. Address L.,
THIS once. my14tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

WANTED-Intelligen and energetic men
w who are reliable and capable of earn
ing good pay to solicit orders for trees,
shrubs and vines. S. T. CANNON, Augusta,
Me. 1874
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

EORSALE-2 l-2 story house, situated on
Ill Warren street, Containing II rooms
fitted for two families. Has Sebago water.
etc. Lot of land 4OxSO. Low price and easy
terms. E DP further It particulars inquire of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

ITO LET-14S Cumberland street, rent of
seven or eight rooms. Enquir of W, III.
corner of Washington and Cum
berland streets. 3Ol
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

ITO BE LET-Two pleasant rents of and r
rooms next below corner of Cumberland
street, on Green street, house remodelled
and in fine condition. Apply to GEO. f.
JUNK1NS. 40 Exchange street, or $50 Cum
berland street. ISL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

TITO LET-Two furnished cottages situated
Il in Cape Elizabeth, near Cape Cottage
spring water is carried into each cottage; a
fine beach in front for bathing purposes;
stable room for 2 horses if desired; call at
No. o0S Congress Street, city, or BENZ.
SHAW, No. 81 Exchange Street. 13-tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

FOR SALE-A Columbia 80 Safety $40
this office.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

WANTED-Firs class Boot and Shoe
w salesman, with established trade in
New England. All communications conf
Dental. Address ''K,'' P. 0. Box S76, Port
land, Ne. ISL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

WANTED-Good blacksmith. Extra chance
w for the right man. Good wages and
steady work. Enquire of H. A. MILES,
West Baldwin, Me. 29-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04
CLOCK. REPAIRING.

HAVE made specially OF clock repairing for
MY prices are reasonable my work strictly frstcass.
prop me postal and will send for your clock
Monument Square. sent4dfs
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04
LOST AND FOUND.
Forty words inserted under this head
one week for IS cents, cash in advance.

I OST-June 27, after Las p. M, ladies'
- half hunting gold watch, No 1855. The
finder will be rewarded at 106 Pine street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

no LET-A room 25x13, heated and with
Il power # desired. Inquire at MEGQUIER
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04
MISCELLANEOUS.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

FOR sALE-A centrally located 1-2 story
water, bath room, water closet, set tubs,
gas, cemented cellar, furnace; large lot with
building suitable for stable. A. G. LIBBY,
AZ LIZ Exchange street. 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04
Forty words or less inserted under this
Head for one week for rs cts. in advance.

EOR SALE-First class meat and provi-
L sion store with fixture, stock and good
will of same, centrally located on Federal
street. Must be closed out at once. For
particulars, inquire of A. @. LIBBY 42M
Exchange street. Al
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04
WANTED.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash in advance
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

/ OST-A porcelain pin, at Great Diamond
~ Island, or between Trefethen's and
Rock bound Park, Peaks Island. Finder
will be suitably rewarded by leaving same
at Casco bank. 29-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

WANTED-Travelling salesman, by
w wholesale boot and shoe hoase,
saleman for the road. Address with refer
ence, BOOTS SHOES, P. o. Box 975, Port
land, Me. 3O-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04
TO LET-RENTs
Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 70 cents, cash in advance.

ITO LET-A pleasant upstairs rent of seven
Il rooms besides large pantry and shed.
Corner of Turner and Morning streets.
Price ten dollars per month. Enquire of
Mrs. b. Il. Beals IS Franklin street. Al
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

YOUNG people who want a summer cot
IL tage will find it better for the children
to build on 1.-The ridge or slope at Great
Chebeague. Less salt water and more view.
Very desirable lots, cheap. G. 0. D., Press
office. l8-tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

FOR SALE-An persons whoaare tired of
paying rent and wish to own their
home, to call on US. You furnish $500 and
we do the rest. s. M. WATSON & co. 4l3
Congress street, Portland. ISL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

ITO LET-At Old Orchard Beach, a tene-
quire at drug store opposite the depot. Boil
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

EOR SALE-On North street modern new
2 LIZ story house containing IA rooms
fitted up with hot and cold water 2 bath
rooms steam heat. etc for 2 families. Cor
ner lot 5OxS0. A. G. LIBBY AZ liz Exchange
street. Al
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

WANTED-To rent or buy. wheel chair,
'! must be in good order Write, giving
full Description and lowest cash price, to j.
u. H.. 25O Commercial street, City 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

EoUND-A pocketbook, in City hall yester-
n day: Owner can have the same by calling at
the POLICE STATION. 28-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

ITO LET-First class rent of seven rooms
Il at 223 High street. Price $25 GEO. g.
HOPKINS, 88 IL Exchange street. 2S-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-07-04

FOR SALE CHEAP-A cutter roll ton office
= desk and office chair, good as new, used
only few weeks. Inquire at FOSTERS
office. %
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25

very Delightful meeting. and those pres
ent. ga addition 60 the above, were:
Mr. ana Mrs Nirginius Newton, Mrs.
Newton Ga sistcr-in-law OF Mr.. Ncwton)..
Mrs. Waller twho Il the guest OF Miss
Mary Morris Jopes), Misses Elise and
Bruce Williams Mary Cameron, N. u.
Winston. MIR. and Mrs. Edward crnmp,
Mrs. WynJham Meredith. MI. BeV,'y
Munford Rev. Hartley Carmichael Mrs'
George Ben Johnston. Mrs. Anne itu,"e',
fOord Mrs. Baylor: Messrs. iuchara
Gaines. John shelton Williams, John skel-
ton. Frank Williams. Roosevelt Page Johh
Walker and Mr. pcpcl.
The 'FOrtuighly" viii hold us next
meeting at sle residence of Mis. Jnait"
{. X. Walker. 60 west Franklin street
The many friends ct Niss Mary Mortia
Jones, az well as those of Der idu'l'
viii be glad TO learn that the latter Is
now steadily improving.
II Is ramofcd that "a german hy ono
OF The private ciuts Is 10 bc one " the
pleasant events OF Easter week
IL IS possible that Miss Claudia stuart
whose admirable lectures on American
Literature" motably 'the writings Of
Holmes and LoweiD. were enjoyed by so
many Of the fashionable set last spring,
Viii return 10 the city shortly after Eas-
te-. and give her many friends here fur-
Their OpportJ nifty 20 enjoy her Work. IL
Will be remembered that Miss Stuart
opened the last seasons lectures in the
pIrioIs OF the Executive Mansion, ana
that the audience upon that occasion, as
Ui.on those which succeeded IL, ~as a
rcpresentatiye one. Since that time Miss
Stuart, whose social attractions and per-
sonality are as delightful as her mental
niffs are prcrLOnced. has won many hon
ors both in Philadelphia and Washington,
as well as Chicago, where she delivered
lecture by special request Of the Worlds
Fair Board.
While I'm Richmond Miss Stuart will be
the quest Of Mrs. James Peasants.
Mrs. Moncure Perkins will be at home
Informally to her friends on Wednesday
evening next. from 3 to T. Go. 3 south
Third street,
Along those Of society favoritos noticed
at the Mozart on Salvinfs first night
were Misses Mary Stuart and Elizabeth
Travers Hayes, Emily Cary, Mary NJ
Gillian. Carrie Talbot. Elise and Bruce
Williams, Callie Ryland, Judith Caring
ton, Georgia Blankenship, Ellen Mercer
Cooke, Anna Boykin Carrie Moore, Annis
Howard and Bessie Fauntleroy.
ON Thursday afternoon last at 3:15
o'clock the Deep Run Hunt club enjoyed
most celebrating drive, the meet being
at the exposition grounds ana the run
extending as far as Bethlehem Church.
Among about thirty-five who enjoyed
themselves in this royal English fashion
were Miss Irene Langhorne. Mrs. Han
cock. pretty little Phyllis Langhorne;
Nessrs q. -. Langhorne. Edmund Wood
bridge. George Lee, Byrd Warwick, ---
Warwick Henry Causton, Or. Seigel,
NolOr Allen. M NJ Blacker, +. j.. Davi-
son. $. H. Hancock. W. NJ. Leathley, j. H.
ItI.tr william
j.. ". TurpiD, A. H. Thiermann, Dr.
Triton. - Ianghorne. --- Triton,
j. T. Anderson and ----- Cameron.
Equestrian exercise has always been
more or less popular in the South and il
is 20 be regretted that more Of our women
do not embrace this delightful means for
perfecting health and physical vigor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
A New Cure for Rheumatism.

Joseph V. Dory, Of Warsaw, H., was
troubled with rheumatism and tried a
number Of different remedies, but says
none of them seemed TO do him any good
but finally he got hold Of one that speedi-
ly cured him. He was much pleased witk
it. and felt sure that others similarly
afflicted would like TO know What the
remedy was that cured him. He states
for the benefit Of the public that ii is
called Chamberlains Pain Balm. For
sale by Owens & Minor Drug Company,
u. NJ. Slaughter. j.. i. Reeves q Co.,
and IT, G. Forstmann, druggists.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
Book of the Builders.

The demand for the columbian Art
Album" now competed and furnished eX-
clusiyey TO The Times readers has large
Iy exceeded expectations. 1t is now
impossible for ms TO ill orders promptly
for back numbers, as the works cannot be
printed fast enough by the publishers.
They write us that every effort is being
made TO MI our orders. To meet a de-
mand for the highest order Of pubiica-
ton Of the Columbian Exposition The
Times has made a contract with the
Columbian Memorial Publication Society
for the exclusive right in Richmond and
vicinity for the Columbian Book Of The
Builders" by Daniel Hudson Durham
and Francis Davis Millet, respectively
the chief of construction and director of
work and the director of decoration. 1t
will be published complete in twenty
five parts. the first about March 18th.
Each part will contain four full page
plates in fac smile colors, size twelve
bv sixteen inches also eight pages Of
letter press adequately illustrated, same
size, all enyeloped in suitable cover.
This edition is similar TO an edi-
ton "De Luxe" published by same
firm at a cost each of many hun
dreds OF dollars, and limited to
one thousand copies. For a work that
As superb and a masterpiece of modern
book-making this cannot be surpassed.
As there viii be a very large call for
the work The Times cannot promise
to supply the numbers unless coupons
are sent in promptly, and after the issue
OF first three numbers it is question
If thoy can be duplicated. The cost OF
the parts win be twenty-five cents each,
which would not buy elsewhere one OF
the beautiful fac smile plates of which
each part contains four.
In order TO give all a chance TO secure
this handsome work. which should be
I'm every home and will certainly stand
all the assaults OF time. coupon Is
herewith appended. We cannot supply
the works until late in March, but those
desiring TO avail themselves Of the
chance TO get the work should send in
coupons at once.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
AMERICAN Home
Building and Loan
association
HOME OFFICE:
Tenth Street, Opposite Times Office,
RICHMOND, VA.
SHARES SIOO,
PAYABLE
so Gents Per Mon tn.

Instalment shares fully protected by.s life
insurance policy. issued by responsible life
insurance company, that will mature same IN
case OK death OF the shareholder. IL mem
Ter lives no has a profitable investment. IL
he should die before maturity the family is
eacured. Most liberal withdrawal features.
We invite comparison.
Maturity of shares estimated at seven years
All payments upon shares cease with the
eirhty-fourih month Each member, in-
weston or borrower, has definite contract as
10 number II payments.
Prs-paid shares sold 81 $50 per share. which
draws 6 per cent interest the first year, per
cent. the second year. and per cent there
after until par value Is reached or the same ID
Withdrawn. Fully paid stock sold AZ $40 per
share: draws per cent. interest
While we may not be the largest Company
in tho field. We are blk enough 10 have 1900
shares in force upon our books. with an
Agency Force covering six States aud IS
bright future asa any Associat on.
The net gain 10 our Capital Stock for the
two years ending December, 1893, was little
over 20 per c mt. rer annun, without single
foreclosure OF mortgage.
For further information send or call at the
efsce for circular. j. A. PAIlEE,
Sscrslary and General Manager.
OTIS n. RUSSELL.
President.
!. ". GARBER.
10 ii-solsaA lics-Presidsnt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
500 Pieces
Silks
Lower Than Ever in Fifty Years.

Solid Colored Surah silk; walkers
price S5c. our price JBc. yard.
100 pieces, new. pretty designs ana
cOlcrs, in Figured China silks; walker
SOC. quality for &c.
40 pieces Kai-Kai Wash silks, pretty
stripes, both light and dark; walkers
price 50c. our price ~. s.,,,- 49,
grounds, colored stripes; Walkers soc.
quality, our price 59c.
Resf wearing. double warp, Black
Surahs. with white hair lines walkers
$50. quality, our price tsc
Walkers 75c. Double Warp, Black
sursh SIX. warranted; our price 4-e.
Walkers 2s-inch Pure SILK -atin Duch-
esse that sold for 81 50 our price SO.
walkers 75c. All-Siik Ssbn khaoaha'
our price J0c.
Walksr's 81 Pure SILK Moire Antique,
ee-inch: our price u ". en-
walkers 81 Persian Gr0s-graIn SIX,
In black onr price 6Sc.
Walkers te Coiored Pure SIX, .f-lnch
Satin Duchssse, 8 shades; our price o4c.
Walkers 81 Pure Silk Seotcu fiaids LOT
waists our price 5ec.
WalkeT'ssi Evening Shades in Pure
Silk Cieps de Chine; our price asc.
Walkers &c. Bengaline. Evening
Shades; our price $50
$3.50 Crystal Beugsiins, SILK and Wool;
our price 81 e,, -
90 pieces Fancy shaded silks. oil
shades and patterns: Walkers price 81
and 81 %, our price s5r.
Pure silk, fss. black. India Brocade
SILK, Tor dresses only; walkers price
81 30, our price s5c. a yard.
You Gun saAe from pc 10 81 yard on
Black silks ard sstins II you look al
our stock.
Heavy Twiiled Gloria Umbrellas, large,
silver ring handle. si-inch. Yac.
Extra quality umbIeilss. with large
fine mouIning handles, 81 -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
at Cure Ia Grippe Cough. :"

II cure la Grippe cough says DR..
Davids Cough Syrup, and 1--WE believe II.
say many users. "as We have tried 1t
thoroughly"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
J. TAYLOR ELIYsoy,
President

j. f. ELLYsoN, JOHN s. ELLErT, JoH'
and FRANK T. SUTTON, Directors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-25
Curative Soap,

Good Turkish Bath Soap; walkers
price Soc, our price BIC. a dozen.
Rest Palm soap, full cakes; Walkers
price sec. our price 39c. a dozen.
Walkers 81 Solid hack English Bristle
Hair Brushes. our price SOC.
y pound pure Vaseiine In glass Jars;
Walkers price &c. our price Ice. jar
fellows SwansdOwn, win a bottle OF
cologne in csch box; walkers price
he, our price &c.
"NERNON - TOOTH BRUSH; II cost
$50. everywhere. our price pc. each.
Walkers Bone Good Bristle 25c. Tooth
Brush here ior l2c.
Walkers sc. Unbreakable Rubber
Combs for To-.
Oakiey's Finest Toilet Waters, large
size, ali OdOrs, zoe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-04

300 House Coats. ..............-..$2.0O each
lot 1213c. ColOred Bordered Handker-
chiefS. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. &C. each
lSc Initial Handkercbiefs. .l2l2c each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-04

cution, have been notified that their
services win not be required after the close
Of the current academic year. To the I'M
fortunate half dozen this decapitatory an
nouncement has doubtless brought sorrow,
but the wide. wide world will rejoice at
the acumen displayed in the selection Of
victims. 1t might easily have been that
wrestling champion, a boxing expert, a
foot ball coach, a first-class oarsman,
iawr tennis enthusiast. and a superb base
ballist-engaged to diffuse knowledge as to
their various Observation-Disclosures have
been declared the victims, but the faculty
in its wisdom has done wisely and Har-
wards reputation Is safe. For a year or
two Harvard graduates may be a trifie
shaky as to Italian and Spanish and mathe-
mites, may lack a few non-essentials in
chemistry. history and geology and may
be less effective in their oratory because
an instructor in elocution has lost his job
but the athletic end Of the university is
unscathed and will continue to provide ma
terfai on which Princeton and Yale win
practice and achieve reputation.