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The Washington times., 1895-02-14
Upholstery SaYings.

pairs Irish Point Lac Curtains, with extra
heavy borders. We're $3.50 Now
$500 Pair.
Six lots of one pair each Irish Point and Tam
boured Laces To close at just
Half Marked Price.
One Chenille Cover, two and one-half yards
long, two wide. Was $3.50. Now
$500.
Chenille Cover, two yards square. Was
$50. Now
$3.50.
Two pieces afty-inch Madras Was SOC Now
I5c.
Rich dark colorings.
-Four pieces Cotton velegr. in as many c7IOrs.
thirty-two inches wide. Was 40c. Now
2Oc.
Thirty-six IL pairs Biadere Stripe Curtains in
Pink, Blue, and Green. We're $aoO. Now
SI.25.
len faU otTlpe curtains were S4JO NO"
soc Pair.
FURNITURE.
Two No. 16s large Maple Rockers, upholstered
in silk stripe Damask, brass inlaid polish finish,
from $500 to
$3.50.
One No. 6741h Polished Oak Rocker. uphoI
stored in embossed sole leather, spring seat and
back, from S2400 TO
SI2.OO.
One No 1O7 Wardrobe Folding Bed, antique
finish, from s16OO to
$500.
The Washington times., 1895-02-14
Gbe Raleieb,
WASHINGTON, d. C.

Now open European plan For ladies and
gentlemen ABSOLUTELY nreproof throughout
Every floor lighted by electricity and heated by
steam Complete equipment of public and pri-
vate baths. Elegant Cafe and Ladies' Restau-
rant rivate dining-rooms and panQuet-room.
Aanager fe9-lmo
The Washington times., 1895-02-14
Half Price and Less.

Two No. 1873 Corner Chairs, polished L NJ
frames, upholstered in silk tapestry and bro.
catene, from s12OO to
5000.
One No. 5O515 ChevaI Glass, select quartered
Oak, polish finish, French beveI plate, 4zIs
From s32-O0 70
$1,000.
One No go Handsome Carved Maple ChevaI
Glass, polish dnish,l French bevel plate size 5Ox
IS From S35 to
SI8.
One No. 1892 Oval Mahogany Cheval Glass,
neatly reeded, polish finish, French beveI plate,
size 54x20. From So 10
$50.
cast brass trimmings, 25x20, serpentine plate
glass, French legs, polish finish From 5000 TO
SIS.
One No. 40 Oak Hall Rack, with Han settes
combined, 3 # in, It high, French plate,
size soxsi, O1idized trimmings, polish. finish
From so 10
SIS.
One No, 2.51 Extra Large HAL Rack, guaran-
teed oak, hand-earved, polish finish, oxidized
trimmings, Eidth4 f., height, IT. in, French
bevel plate, 4sx2I From $3.50 TO
S36.25.
One No. go Handsome Quartered Oak China
Closet, 6 tt in high, 4 f. wide, II 5 in deep,
with portable shelves, hand-caryed, polish
finish From S64 to
S32.oo.
One No. 176 ChevaI Three-piece Chamber
Suite, quartered oak, polish finish, dresser top,
56x24, serpentine French bevel plate, 40x24,
washstand 8sx20, all neatly carved, one of the
best values ever offered. From SIS to
$4,000.
One odd lot Of Blankets and Comforters from
e5 to per cent less than regular prices to close
out
The Washington times., 1895-02-14

The rest of the ONercoats. and all
Full Dress Clay Worsfeds, Blue and
Black Cheviot Sack and CutaWay SUITS
at 25 per cent. off, which means:
CIo M SHIT OR OVEROAT, $3.50
The Washington times., 1895-02-14

Some of the Overcoats and all small
lots of Fancy Cashmere, Cheviot, and
Tweed, Sack and Cutaway Suits. so
per cent. off which means:
$1,000 Suit or Overcoats at $500
The Washington times., 1895-02-14

Others of the Overcoats and the
more complete lots of Sack and Cuta-
way Suits at 33H per cent. off which
means:
The Washington times., 1895-02-14
THE WASHINGTON TIMES TIL uRsDAY FEBRUARY IA, 1895.

building for the
offer stock of Fashionable High
prices quoted qualities We hav
a DISCOUNTS
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-01-25
THE AMERICAN HOTEL.
Destroyed by Fire at Florence
Guests Narrowly Escape Death.

Florence, Ala, Jan. 21.-lSpe-
cial.1 The American Hotel was
destroyed by fire at 2 o'clock this
morning. The origin of fire is un'
known, but is believed by the hotel
people to have been incendiary
1t started on the ground floor in
the rear and had gained consider.
able headway when discovered.
There were a number of guests
in the hotel, many of whom mar,
rowly escaped with their lives
Manager F. G. Lambeth, who was
one of the first to awake, aroused
his family and then went through
the building arousing the guests
and getting them to place of safe
ty. and none of them saved person
al effects at least five of them losing
their watches and escaping with
only such clothing as they could
hastily don as they rushed from
the building.
At one time several adjoining
buildings were threatened, hard
work on the part of the fire depart
ment alone saving the postoffice
building, which was divided from
the hotel by narrow alley.
The hotel building, which was
owned by City Collector j. B.
White, was valued at $4,000, with
insurance of only $4,000. The fur
niture was insured for $500.-Nash-
vile American.
Geo. H. Nixon a telegraph opor-
atol for N. F, & S. Ry., whose par
ents reside in this city was guest
of the hotel at the time of the fire
and barely escaped with his life los
ing all his pesonal effects inclding
a SEQ. watch and a $40. diamond
pin.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-01-25

the people to decide on sale Of in.
toXica ats in counties.
Mr.. Misunderstanding all stock
liable for trespassing the three-wire
fence law.
Mr.. Jarvis-To amend the law S.
as to allow a married woman tc
convey land by power of attorney
and titled bond.
Mr.. Aiken-To empower county
courts to appropriate money fol
the centennial.
Mr.. Williamson-To establish q
State board of law examiners tC
examine men who desire to be ad.
mitted to the practice of law.
Mr.. Smith-To amend the laws
SO that the battlefelds of Shiloh
may be public park.
Mr.. Travis-To secure the trial
in private in cases of rape and Sc.
duction.
Mr.. Travis-To pro rate the
school fund between white and
colored children.
Mr., Millican-Providing for IL
censing of steam engineers.
Mr.. King-To provide for the
purity of the ballot box by requir.
ing election judges to punch poll
tax receipts.
Nj. Johnson-Allowing married
women to sue and be sued.
The bill of Mr.. Robertson, of Will.
son, allowing unbelievers to testify
in the courts, will become a law.
The bill passed the House by a
vote of GO ayes and "a noes.
At the caucus of the Republican
members Of the assembly, Hon. E.
j. Sandford, was unanimously
nominated as the party candidate
for United States Senator. Numer.
Gus bills, pertaining to the chang
ing of county lines and others OF
equally small Importance have al
ready past their third reading. The
probabilities are that much of the
coming week will be devoted to
debate on the contest bills. all other
matters being of secondary ma
ture.
r. NJ FIELDS,
Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 19. 1895.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-01-25
A GARD OF THANKS.

We herein tender our sincere
thanks to the donars, of the West
Point congregation, who not with
standing the bad roads sent us last
week corn, potatoes, meat and
some cash. Such reminders of APP
probation go deeper down in our
hearts than our pocket. We again
thank you, and may the Lord bless
you all is our prayer.
VIM. NJ. Neelly Pastor and
wife S. A. Neelley.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-01-25

Y. 7. Garrett, of Florence Ala,
spent several days in the city this
week.
W. w. Kronk, is Wholesale and
retail agent for Excelsior selfrising
flour. Try it.
California canned goods are
cheaper this year than ever before.
Price them at kronks.
Don't forget that J. G. Bell
keeps a full and assorted line of
Staple and Fancy Groceries.
The friends and patrons of Bar
nett " Schlater will find them in
their new quarters. The North east
corner of the Square.
Mr.. r. L. Fleming, of Columbia
has been in the city for the past
week.
J. G. Bell has received q beauti-
full line of saddles which he is
offering at remarkably low prices,
he has all kinds from $2.50to $40.
W. W. Kronk buys groceries in
large quantities and of course sells
them cheaper than those who buy
by the Titles,
Miss Minnie Bell McCrory, of
West Point passed through the city
Monday.
The enterprising business men
of the city are taking an interest
in the water works talk.
Mrs. P. w. Simms gavea delight
full entertainment at her pleasant
home on north Military street, last
Saturday evening, it was lin the
form of a taffy party.
1895, and the ring of the Carpen
ters hammer is still heard in Law
rencehurg. If you don't 5elievt
our city is growing, just stand of
and watch us.
Us. Jones and ESQ. J. H. Mickey
and two sons, of Iron City, were il
the city Monday. They made tn,
DEMOCRAT Office a pleasant cal
while here.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is fam
Gus for its cures of bad colds 1t open
the secretions, relieves the lungs ant
aids nature in restoring the system to
healthy condition. If freely used a
soon as the cold has been contracted, an,
bofore it has become settled in the syS
ter, it greatly lessons the severity of tn
attack and has often cured in singl
day what would have been a severe colo
For sale by J. II. Stribling & Co. Drug
gists.
We are informed by one of on
merchants that Nashville firm j
: thinking of locating a canning fac
, tory here, if this enterprise decide
: to come to our city it will emplo
seventy-fve hands.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-01-25

Come to SIZE my large stock be-
fore purchasing else where. 1t cost
nothing to show goods. My stock
is entirely new. will give you a
few of my leading prices.
Spring prints per yard Acts.
Nice ginghams per yard 4 & 5cts.
Oil cloth per yard 15cts.
Cotton checks per yard A & 5cts.
Nice white flannel per yard 124cts
Nice Jeans per yard 15cts.
Nice brown domestic per yd. 4 & 5.
Come and see me I can save you
money.
M. !. Richardson
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-01-25

Sometime ago Mr.. Simon Goldboum of
San Luis Rey, Cal, was troubled with
lame back and rheumatism. He used
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and a prompt
cure was effected. He says he has since
advised many of his friends to try it and
all who have done so have spoken high
ly of it. 1t is for sale by J. H. Strib-
ling Co. Druggists.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-01-25
LOCAL..

II. D. Fillmore, has returned
from Texas.
Business houses are in demand
in Lawrencburg.
Jno. Holland, of Lorctto, was
here Monday.
Staple groceries at let live prices
at Browns.
Read the low prices NJ. J, Rich.
ardson is making this week.
Buy your harness from J. G
Bell, and save money.
Mrs. Quinn, of Nashville is visit
ing relatives in the city.
Do you want h first class shavei
II so, 60 to ]. H. Fields.
Will Quarlcs, of Franklin is ir
the city visiting his parents.
Joe Patterson, of Rogcrville Ala.
is visiting friends in the city.
For fresh cakes candies anC
crackers go to Barnett & Schlaters'
Markus Herrin, of West Point
was in the city Monday.
Atty, Tronson, of Erin, has beer
in the city this week.
Lawrenccburg will yet have wa
ter works, and at no distant date.
25 pounds good sugar( for sl.O(
w. w. Kronk's.
Mrs. J, A. Simms Sr., has re
turned from a visit to Nashville.
jim Nichols was in the city las
Friday and Saturday.
Call at Nj. J. Richardson's, ion
pair shoes to be sold at from so cts
to 81 90 Il pair.
Get 10 an entertainment, the pro
ceeds of which will go for repairing
the monument on the Square.
That clever dutchman Mat
Meters, of Loretto made us a pleas
ant call Monday.
/ have moved to the North Sid
of the Square, and opened with tn
largest stock ever brought to Law
renceburg, NJ. J, Richardson.
The man who encourages tn
movement to have water works
has an interest in the success {
Lawrenceburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank 7. Canno
have moved into the Viii Lew
residence on North Military Stree
DR.. B. A. Tinsley and T. L. Clou
are having a 80 by 40 building ere,
ted on North Military Street.
You can buy nice prints or gin
hams at Acts a yard nice bleachin
at ) cts. and 6 cts, at NJ. j. RicharC
=, son.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-01-25
Secure A Position,

Wanted; for office work, in every
county, young Lady or young Gen
tleman. Those from the country
also accepted. Experience not
necessary; in fact,-a beginner at
small SALARY at first, Must depo-
sit in bank cash, about 500. Ad-
dress P. 0, box, 499, Nashville
Tenn.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-01-25
An Old Soldiers Recommend da-
tiOn.

An Old Soldiers RocOmmeD da-
tiOn.
In the late war / was soldier in the
First Maryland volunteers, Company G..
During my term of service contracted
chronic diarrh9a. Since then | have
used great amount of medicine, but
when l found any that would give
me relief it would injure my stomach,
until Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
diarrhea Remedy was brought to my
notice used it and will say it is the
only remedy that gave me permanent
relief and no bad results follow. take
pleasure in recommending this prepara.
tion to all of my old comrades, who
while giving their services to their coun.
try, contracted this dreadful disease as
] did, from eating unwholesome and un
cooked food. Yours truly, A. E. BEN
DING. Halsey, Oregon. For sale by
J. Ii. Stribling and Go. Druggists.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-01-25

question OF time as
] could not be sured,
l gradually grew
worse. very weak,
aud completely dis
couraged, until /
lived, propped half
up in bed, because I
couldn't Tic dosCss
nor sit up, Think
ing my time had
come / told my fam
fly what l wanted
fiona when I was
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-01-25
IEART DISEASE, like
many other ailments when they

many Quiet almehOs WHICH, VneJ
have taken hold Of the system,
never gets better of It's own accord. but
Constantly groscs sOorse. There are
thousands who know they have defective
heart, but will not admit the fact. They
don't want their friends to worry. and
Don't kno,p soIint to take for It, as
they have been told time and again that
heart disease was incurable. Such was the
case of Mr.. silas Farley of Dyesville. Ohio
who writes June 10. 1894, as follows:
az had heart disease for e3 years,
my heart hurting me almost continually.
The first Is years doctored all the time,
trying several physicians and remedies,
until my last doctor told me it was only a
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-01-25

Those who have accounts on our
books must call at once and settle,
as our books must be closed for the
past year. Don't neglect this mat
ter, and save cost.
p. w. Simms.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-01-25

gone. But on the first day Of March on
the recommendation OF Mrs. Fannie Jones,
Of Anderson, Ind, commenced taking
DIR. Miles Eesc Cure for the Heart
and wonderful 70 tell, In ten days l was
working at light work and on March 10 com
menced framing a barn, which Is heavy
work, and hsv'nt lost day since. l am s.
years old. IT. az inches and weigh 2SOlbs,
L believe L ana fully cured, and
am now only anxious that everyone shall
know OF your wonderful remedies"
Dyesville, Ohio. STLAs FARLEY.
DR.. Miles Heart Cure Is sold on q positive
guarantee that the first bottle will benefit
All druggists sell IL at 81 6 bottles for IS or
It will be sent prepaid on receipt OF price
by the Dr.. Miles Medical o., Elkhsrt Ind.
DR.. Miles Heart Cure
Restores Health
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-01-25

If you need any kind of job
work give the DEMOCRAT your or
ders. We guarentee our work first
class.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-01-25
w. HARMON,
DENTIST

Offers his professional services to the
public. Is prepared to do any work
needed in his line in best style. All
pains taken to give satisfaction and
charges reasonable. Office on Pulaski
street nearly opposite Post Office.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-01-25
~. s. SPRINGER, <
rs VERY THANKFUL
lam very thankful to the good
people for their patronage, and
solicite your future trade.
nTYy,A N nnnnC

l am prepared to sell you goods
as cheapa as you will find them any
were in Lawrenceburg, and l don't
allow any one to under sell me.
When in need of goods l would
like to make you prices, and |
know / can then sell you. 1-1l-95
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-01-25
v. E. FISCHER,
CeNFRHgFeR & BUILDER

Best workmanship guaranteed. it will
pay you to see me before letting con.
tracts. Job work speciality. Residence
on North Military street.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-01-25

M. J. Richardson.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-10-26
The south African Plain.

The plains here stretch in illimitable
expanse to the horizon. Far to the
west is a range of mountains. forty
good miles away, which in the clear
morning air stands out as II but a
dozen miles distant. You may see the
dark lines and patches OF the time
worn seams and krantzes that scar its
sides. This transparency of atmos-
phere i s very common in southern
Africa.
The rains have lately fallen, and
everywhere around the dry plains have
started at the breath of moisture into
splendid If shirt-lived beauty. Miles
upon miles of flats, all glowing and
ablaze with purple and a rich flame
like red, are spread around. The Won
derfui conipositae are in flower, and
the barren, desert-like fats are for q
few brief weeks transformed into 9
carpet of the noblest coloring and pat
tern. Look closely and you may see
the bieached aad blackened limbs OF
former growths of low shrubs which
stand amid the gallant blaze, gaunt re
minders of the iransitory existence o.
African flower Efe.-Blackwoods Mag
azine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-10-26
she squclchea Him.

The conductor of beach trolley car
found his match the other day in a
ready -tougued woman who was evil
IDENTIFY down to the shore with her
husband for a days pleasure exer-
tion."
Her lord and master took his seat be-
side her in the car holding cigar in
his mouth. He was meek looking
creature and shrunk visibly before the
copvicting eye of the conductor as
he came along and said austcrely:
mo smoking allowed on this part of
the car"
Il amt smoking" timidly voiced the
man.
You've got cigar in your mouth. y
returned the conductor.
Then the woman interviewed.
'-Yes.' she snapped. land he's got
two legs under him, but he amt
walking on EN-"
Ana the conductor retired, van
quished. -philadelphia Inquirer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-10-26

lightful in the distance She remem-
bered how often she had danced to it
with him at Eastbourne, and how well
their steps were matched. She looked
at the young man, and he really was
so handsome and ''such good form"
that in her next remark she used
gentler voice. 'sYou know / shouldn't
have minded so much if it had been
abroad, but everyone will make fun of
me-" Then she spoke earnestly: Sure
" You couldn't have been such a-such
a-and you can't be telling falsehoods."
81 assure you," he said, eagerly,
.'it's not quite as you think. IL he
stopped abruptly and rose and walked
up and down the few yards of the con-
servatory.
''Oh, there is a mystery" cried Miss
Katie. "A mystery, do say so, isn't
there? Was it bet? That would be
rather bad form. Still might-or was
/ Itch! do tell--anything but the hor-
rible thing must think? shouldn't
care about you being poor, but hired
guest, sort of waiter with clean
shirt front and unspotted clothes
| that's too-oh! I'm sorry to speak SO
| cruelty if it's true, but it isn't?"
He had pulled of his gloves-and the
| buttons and he flung them down-noa
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-10-26
THE OPERA.

TAMAaxo is to create the part OF Nero
In Boito's new opera, "Nerone'
"Drr WArKuRE" and 'sSiegfred" 1t Is
hoped viii be given in English nex'
season in London, with Frau Won
Januschowsli as the soprano.
yoLrAIRE said that his purpose IN
going to the opera was to promote di-
ges.ion; that it quiclsencd the pulse, I'M
parted activity and forced the blood to
circulate more freely.
MAssENEr is spending his vocation 90
his country house, hard at work upon
his new opera, .Cendrillon" (Cinder-
ella). Tho libretto is based on the nur-
sery story, but it is written in verse.
NINE. CALvE is studying the part OF
Valentine in MeYerneers "Huguenots'
during her vacation, while Jean 90
Reszkc is at work on the principal part
in Massenet's lie Cid" which he VIII
sing in New York next winter.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-10-26

the buttoasLon chair and came close
to her. lie gave little throat-clear-
ing cough, and then seemed chotSed by
the words that stuck in mis- throat.
Really he looked very handsome, and
quite gentleman. Miss Katie's eyes
dwelt lxindly-on his fine hair and we'll
cut features.
There's mystery" he started at
last. She dropped her fan, and as both
stopped TO pick it up their hands came
in contact. There's mystery, but
.'You must Il insist-remenber that
as the matter stands You, in my eyes,
are an impostor-a dishonorable man;
surely you will explain for my--for
your own sake"
There's a mystery" he began again,
''but it's not my secret | must keep 1t
Its better, you know. to be a gentle
man than TO seem one, even in your
eyes: yet remember the poets words:
Il could not love thee, dear, SO we'll,
loved | not honor more. He spoke
avec intention, to use Lolotte's term.
''How dare you?" she said, sharply,
and then added, with faint smile: Il
believe it's lnisquotation, too"
Horace Banks looked at her very
| carefully, and her eyes fell and seemed
to interest themselves in her fan. a
smile came into his faee-a rather
rougish smile. ''Miss Waddington,'
he said, as he sat down in seat close
to hers, lit really is a secret, and l am
pledged in honor to tell but one per-
SONNY wife or my"-a long pause
cor my betrothed."
THAT may very well be to two OF
even more persons" she answered, des'
perately.
only one, believe" lie said. ''If
loved well enough to be engaged, and
nothing came of it, I'm sure should
never try again"
Have you never been engaged?' she
asked.
"Just now you seemed very anxious
to know my secret. Are you prepared
to pay the price? Believe me, you can
not be half as anxious to hear it as t.
tell it." ~
Miss Katie felt thankful that the rec
in her checks might seem due to tn.
ruby glass of the fairy light. She gav'
half-hearted little laugh and an
swered: Its too absurd. really-w'
women may be inquisitive = though
not so much as you men,"
He looked very grave. But" h
answered, Il will tell it to no one saw
my wife or betrothed. You know tina