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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-24

by the treaty of Munster of I64s, which
since then has never been revoked; but the
establshmenfs along the Pouinaron and
beyond Cape Nassau, the limits claimed by
the English go now up TO the Cape Barima
should be called Spanish or Columbian
Guiana.
:. The Father CaulIn knew it when, in
6a,, .G;oroEraphie History Of the New An
session of the Essequibo River and estab-
iisned colonies and towns and great planta-
tiosn, until they were driven away from
there In 1895; but they came again, going
into the Spanish territory, until they estab-
lished 10 the River Poumaron the new
Mldelburgh.'
y. de A1cala knew 1t when. In his Manual
OF Geography, published in London in 1897.
wrote about the British Guiana: The estab-
lshment thus named is at the banks OF
the 1 Esse guido; and belongs % England
the explanation for the atlas attached to his
History OF the Revolution of the Republic
OF ColoIasitia. he wrote: The limits OF the.
Deen marked according TO what Spain pos
sessed up to the Essequibo River.
HOLLAND RECOGNIZED IT.
"Hplland knew it, because:in Chapter v
of the Treaty OF Munster. January 80, l64S.
she had recognized SPANS rights over those
territories, binding herself TO respect these
Possessions In the same way as she did
those which the catholic monarch had over
manOrs tsenoriOsl, cities, castles fortress.
es, commerce, and countries, in the East and
West Indies, Brazil and the shores OF Asia.
Africa and America.
How could Holland grant to England
any other northern limit than the Essequibo
when she was perfectly a ware. and sosshe
had acknowledged IL in public Instruments.
that there did the Spanish possessions begin?
How could England ask anything more.
IL Icing evident To her that the Netherlands
had no more. and that any cession of other
peoples property would not be legal?
And If IL IL not as successor to the Meth
erlands. what titles or character can she
allege TO claim ownership over a greater
Have We sold, ceded engaged.
in any way a portion of our
after 1914?
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-24

ScanlOn. who represented Fred Somers,
a collegiaD; L. P. Harlowe. Jack Hilton.
stroke of the varsity eight b. F.
Roser. Richard Wentworth. professor of
entomology; j. J. Farley. Belle SOmers.
Fred Somers' sister: Josef b. Freund,
May Singleton, Fred's fiancee: and James
Batters as Charlie.
The farce was very Imaginable, and the
young actors made many hits that were
enthusiastically applauded. The musical
features were an overture, Morning
Chimes" by j. A. Hartwell and a banjo
solo and piano accompaniment by Messrs
Homiller and HartweI; duet from the
BLACKSMITH of Antwerp by l.. p. HarlOm.
and A. ]. May. A pleasant variation in
the program was a vocal solo by Miss Marie
c. Lynch.
by Messrs. Reid, Scanlon. r. b. Cavauaugh
and j. j. Brosnau. A large and appre
ciatiye audience was present at the en-
tertainment.
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TEMPLARS' GRAND BODY
District knights Organize and EIt
Officers for the Jurisd lotion.

biStrict hnlxntS organize ana Elect
Officers for the Jurisd iction.
The Knights TenIlar of the District have
organized grand comma ndery for this iu-
risdiction, and have elected Officers as fol-
lows.
Grand commander Noble d. Larper. of
ne Moiay, No. 4. deputy grand commander
Frank II. Thomas. of Columbia, No. 9:
grand generaiisSiIno. X. W. Darby OF Poto-
mac, No. 3; grand captain general. E. e.
DAVIS OF Washington. No. 1: grand senior
warden, Alex. Mcknight. OF Oriental No
D; grand junior warden, W. T. GalIiher of
DE Molay, No. 4, grand treasurer E. G.
Chamberlain, of Columbia No. Q; grand
recorder. j. L. Johnson, OF DE Molay No. 4:
grand standard bearer, George L. Carson OF
Potomac, No. 3; grand sword bearer Rob
ert f. Constant of Columbia No. 2: grand
warden, Joseph Brummett, of Washington
No. |. The captain of the guard will De
appointed later.
Inc Grand Cornmandery membership is
made up OF the present and past comnian-
ders and members of the council.
The meeting last night was presided over
by A. Ii. Holt. the Sc NOR vice commander of
the District jurisdiction.
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COllided, arrested.

William Nelson, while driving around last
night, ran into the team OF Charles Ridgely.
cOlored, near North Capitol and streets
badly damaging the latter's buggy. Both
men were real mad over the affair, and
they at once proceeded to- quarrel. Their
loud threats attracted Patroiman Barnes,
fight. Both men were escorted to No
station, where charge of disort!crly con
duct was entered against Ridgely. wniie Mel
son received Il double charge, of disOrderly
conduct and reckless driving: Eidgcly was
locked up, but Nelson furnished S1J coi-
lateral and was released.
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CLERGY ASK LEGISLATION.
Ministers of District Prepare a Bill
Amending Marriage Law.

The ministers of the District have formu-
lated for presentation to CODgressa measure
which, il adopted, will in their judgment
meets the defects in the present maria &c
law. and relieve the clergy of the RESPONSE
bilities imposed under the proyisi Ons
against illegal marriages. The. preachers
complain that the present la makes them
altogether responsible. requires them tn
become detectives. and at the same time
offers no safeguard nor guarantee against
a possible mistake upon their part.
The city clergy was largely represented at
a meeting held at Foundry NJ. Z. Church
yesterday evening, when and where the bill
was prepared and committee appointed
to present the bill to Congress. The COM
mittee is composed of Rev; n F. B. Rice.
Allen, Rev. DIR. J. 6 Butler, Rev. DR..
Power, Dr.: c. c. Meador, Rev. J. W. Cantor.
DIR. s. NJ. Newman, DR.. A. W. Pitzer. Father
Stafford. Rabbi Stern. Rev. Appee, Rev.
Brooks, Rev. Mr.. Font, Rev. Frank Sewell
and Rev DIR. Rogers. representing every de-
nomination in the District.
Among those who participated in the
preparation of the bill were, Rev. Dr..
Elliott, DR.. Alexander, DIR. Stakely, DR..
Domer, DR.. Wilson, presiding elder. DR..
Elliott presided.
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Key Republican Pioneers.

local political associat ton, 10 be kno wn
as the Robert H. Key Republican Pioneers,
No. l." was organized last night at Owens
Hall, North Capitol street, with forty-three
members. William ]. Francis was elected
temporary presiding officer. The full COM
pleine mt of officers will be chosen at the next
meeting on Monday evening, when it is also
expected the membership will be recruited
from the northeast section to 100. The
members pledged themselves to work and
vote for the election of Robert II. Key and
Col. NJ. NJ. Parker as Republican Presiden-
tial delegates. Key Pioneer Club, No. 2,
will be organized in Southeast Washington;
No. 3 in the south west; No. 4 in North Wash
ingto No. 5 in West Washington. and No.
8 I'D Georgetown. Aneffort will be made 10
organize Mounted X. H. Key Pioneers in the
county. all pledged to Key and Parker.
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Richards, zone of the men who sings q
Duet" acquired instant popularity. Sam
presents OF a number of new songs In hfs-
Incompatible style. James and Fanny
Donovan repeat the sdog story" hut 1t Il
always new when they tell it. Miss Lille
Western Performs on a multitude of musical
Instruments, and Cornwell and Swami intro
duce number OF new dances. There will
be matinee each da this week.
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In Advance. of santa Clans.

Thomas W. Smith, whose office is at the
corner OF Second street and indiana avenue.
introduced the Christmas gift-giving fea-
tUre at his establishment last night by pre-
senting to each OF hts employees fine tur-
key. Over 100 of the birds were distributed
They were obtained from the Virginia pas-
lures. and were in all respects OF the Most
approved holiday pattern.
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Their sanity Questioned.

Applications for writs in lunacy were filed
to-day as to the persons named as folio VS.:
Edward b. Stone. affidavit signed by Fran
els A. Wood. No. 4O2 A street southeast:
Patrick O'Connor. affidavit by Intendcnt
". II. StoutenburG.
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Sam Devere's big company Is the Christ
mas week attraction at Kernans. and the
manager of that house could not ha We chosen
a better bill for the holiday festivities.
Everybody that -could get into the house
went last night. Omene is the star, of the
performers. She is pretty, and her famous
tlanse dp yentre and the harem dance took
the audience by storm.
The program began with a sketch by
Price and Steele, the comedy duo, VINO do
the t1everest, funniest kind OF entertaining.
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Postoffice Order for Christmas Dsy

Postmaster Willett has directed that the
money order and registry divisions Of the
main office will be closed to the public on
Wednesday. A delivery by carriers at the
main office will be made at 7:45 a. m. and
2 IN. Carriers window will be open for
delivery oil mail to clerks in the departments
from 8 a. m. to I IN. Collections will be
made at 1890 and $50 n. m. and s D.
m. deliveries at stations at Z 80 a. M, col
lections at l 2 and o. IN. and y. M.
and county collections at a. IN. and
p. IN.
The following stations will he open to the
public for the transaction OF business: Sta
ton b. 6 to 2 and 8 to p. in.; Station
d, 6 to a. IN. and to p. M; Sta
ton CT to IL a. nj.
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Experiment..

The public evidently appre-
ciate CUR efforts to give them the
advantage of the low prices at
which surplus stock is sold, as
the store has been crowded every
minute since we opened it. We
are forced to sell the goods at
loss, and are glad to give the
people the benefit of it.
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BY ST. JOHNS STUDENTS.

ENJOYABLE Holiday Entertainments
Given at the College.
A delightful Christmas entertainment
was given last night by the students of
st. Johns College. The program was an
unusually good one. and included a One-act
comedy entitled "A Double Shuttle"
Those sustaining the parts were Edward
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Samples Of the Prices:

Mems Blue and Black
kersey Overcoats, a.
inches long, 4 inch silk
velvet collar, double
warp Italian lining
sell in every retail store
for S14.
Mems Heavy Winter
Suits that usually re-
tail for $40.
Mems Double and SIM
gle Breasted Black and
Blue Cheviot Suits,
made and trimmed in
tirst-class style, usually
retailed for $40. ......
Mems Storm listers that .
sell in every retail store
for S12.
Mems Belfast Frieze
Storm listers, extra
large collars, cashmere 4
lined, usually sold in /
retail store for SIS. =. Z
Mems Handsome Trou-
sers, in neat checks .
and stripes, sell in
every retail store for SIS I
Young Mems Storm ,
Coats, usually retailed \
at 81 and So, for :. I
Children's Combination
Suits, extra pants and
cap to match, sells in 4
every retail store for \
DON'T FAIL TO SEE THE GOO
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-24

Miss Helene Mora, who played last night.
and Will play all this week, "A Modern
Nephisto," at the Academy, was given an
ovation on her initial appearance that will
make this seasons visit to Washington a
green spot in her memory for years to come.
The Academy has sheltered no larger audi
ence in many q day, for in addition TO the
crowd drawn by the magnetism of Miss
Mora's name, the Washington Lodge of
Eiks was out en- InaSse. 1t was from these
that the young actress received a trophy,
Pair of antlers covered with fragrant roses.
The emblem was presented by Mr.. Ed Hay
at the close of the fourth act; and Miss Mora
responded in a pretty speech.
The new woman, Miss Mora as Lucy
Seward, is the stellar feature "A Modern
Mephisto.' and the comparison bet ween the
INSCRIPTIONS divinity of old and the nine
teenth century creation is not so far dra wn
wnen seen IN the comedy drama. Sheridan
block. as Horace Seward, Lucy's brother.
plays eXcellently the difficult role of the
up-tC-1ate Mephisto. He is in the play
a lawyer and a villain. Frank Calvert, the
inuch-narried lover. is in the accomlIlis
hands of Paul Cazenreuvc. Miss Nettie
Bourne plays admirably the part of Nellie
Knox, theadventuress, and MissEnma Field
played u Crptlitable Flea nor Trayers,
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II Yon ar. In Donht

About Il present see those panels of celc
brated paintings at SCHMiEI'S ali prices
Artistic small gifts. o04 Ninth st., 1879
Pa. ave.
Give him a pair of slippers! Get them al
Stolrs, "SlO," from 4Sc. up.
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RIGHTS OF vEAElUELlks
Comprehensive Address by Ssnor
ca|cano at Caracas.
HIGH AUTHORITIES QUOTED

Venezuela Inherited Rights From
Spain, He Says, and England, Being
Able TO Show No Deed, Has No
Claim TO the Disputed Territory.
Holland Could Not Make Grants.
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only criticism is that he sa we'd the ain toe

only criticism is that he sawed the air too
much with his elbows.
Charley was played acceptably by Mr..
Edward S. Abeles. The well-kno wn and
Burbeck, filled parts beneath their ability.
The female parts were of comparatively
little Importance, but were cleverly pla yed
by Ellie Wilton. Fanny Hunt, Nannctte
Comstock and Leslie Haskell. All We're
fifty and elegantly oestumed. The stage
effects were appropriate and handsome.
While legitimate performance of Du
Maurier's immortal "Trilby" was stirring
the emotional side of one audience in the city
last night. burlcsQue on the popular
dramatizat ton was causing another very
large audience to seriously contemplate a
resort 10 metallic bands to keep their sides
from splitting.
The burIesque was Herbert and Pueruers
Thirdly that began the week at Aliens
Grand Opera House. The audience. which
was large and representative one, enjoyed
Thrifty and the burlesque with its
Spaghetti and its mis-named heroine is
Svengali OF the original takes the more
palataD.e, though doubtless less artistic.
name of Spaghetti in the burlesque, which
character is assumed by Sol. Aiken. The
makeup of this travesty on the prince of
edged one OF Mr.. Lackaye's original
Thrifty is left TO the care OF Miss Carrie
Z. Perkins, whose acknowledged ability as
a barlesqHef. and whose a yordupois make
very pretty and~quite "a. clever girl, does
Little Wnles amoristic work. while Messrs.
W. 7. Tr1versas Caranels. and Mark Murphy
as Butter Scotch, are ever in FOR a share OF
hearty applause.
Jocko isinI .ouis Wesley Stands :MrFaggot
il Clarence Co!dren md Miss Alta Wilson Is
his wife. Every member or the company Is
IN artist.
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Give him a pair of siippersi Get them at
Stoll's, "Sl0,' from 4Sc. up.
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: Finest imported conserves, two pounds,
81, at Inckingha ms, 231 Pa. ave. sc.
Arizona republican., 1895-08-04

These lots will be offered for sale on terms and at prices within the reach of every homeseeker. These additions are on the finely equipped
Arizona republican., 1895-08-04
Printing.

THE REPUBLICAN HAS THE BEST JOl J Printing office in the territory, Goo( Work st ressona ble prices our motto.
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A Reward.
82d2t

Complaint is made by a number oi subscribers of their failure to receive the DAILY GRAPHIC, especially the Sunday issue. The GRAPHIC is de. livered regularly to all subscribers, and we are led to believe that after delivery the papers are stolen by non. subscribers for the purpose of clip ping the coupons therefrom. Inview of this fact we hereby offer a reward of FIVE DOLLARS for the arrest and conviction of every person caught stealing the GRAPHIC from any sub- scriber or clipping the coupons with out the subscribers consent.
 dtf GRAPHIC PRINTING Go.
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TOMMY DIXON.

Second in public interest t9theC0s bett-Fitzsimmons mill which is at tracing so much attention, is til coming fight between Tommy Dixol and George Dixon. They willflghtiQ
 S2,500 a side. Where the two vii meet has not yet been settled Tommy Dixon was born in New Zealand, twenty-four years ago. Hi
 last fight was with Oscar Gardner whom hedefeated in thirty six round
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at Kansas City on May 26. It wa this victory which convinced nN packer that he was worth tos' against George Dixon. Had 0alu her won he would have backing l0' $10,0OO against George DAou Tommy is said to be the physlca' superior of George, and better au apted to stand the wear and tear a long siege than the little coioi'' gladiator.
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A Handsome Lot of Fancy Stationery

The GRAPHIC has just recelVeu / ! large lot of fancy stationery, eon'. ', ing of calling cards, wedding s@ tionery, plain and guilt folders < ''sa 4 which we can offer to the puoli0 <, < very reasonable prices. we il, .,ur the public and the ladies especlsa s.s to call and examine this stock Wn'r '. in need of anything in that A +bs We have the largest variety of ,,ss ars latest styles and designs oI o'ry ..r9 cards which we can print at '.,a .,,, reasonable prices. Call and Ss0 ,.0,Ir or new stock before placing sor. ,1. orders. Orders also taken lo' dtf graved cards and stationery
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Mr. Isaac Dreyfus announces a special midsummer picaicfor buyers Monday. Every tenth customer at his establishment on that day will have refunded to him 2 per cent. of his entire purchase. In addition to this extraordinary offer, Mr. Dreyfus' low prices still obtain in every department. This is a rare of Ter, and holds good for only one day-tomorrow. The tenth custo- mers will be very fortunate individ- uals.
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An attractive book or folder de- scriptive of the great Cotton States International Exposition, at Atlanta, Ga., has been issued by the Kansas City, Fort Scott &t Memphis Railroad Company, and is now ready for dis tribution. The book will be mailed free. Address J. E. Lockwood, G. P. A. Memphis Route, Kansas City Mo.
 S0d0t
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The City Restaurant, T. J. Right, manager, is one of the latest busi- ness enterprises of our city It is located at No. 113 Main street, next to Smith & Robinson's, and is neat and elegant in all of its apportion- mentS.
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Mir. NJ. E. Bloom, the popular teller at the Citizens Bank, has purchased one-quarter block of ground west of the property of Judge J. M. Elliott, on West Fifth avenue. Mir. Bloom will soon build a handsome residence thereon.
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Mr. F. H. Head, who has been con fined to his room with typhoid fever for several weeks, left yesterday to visit his mother at Moline, H., where he expects to remain until he has en- tirely recovered
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Miss Mamie Eagle White, the ac- complished daughter of Gen. and Mrs. H. King White, entertained a large number of her friends at the home of her parents on West Third avenue yesterday from to p. m. in honor of her tenth birthday. Refreshments were served and all present had a very pleasant time.
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MT. Bruce, a farmer living near Sulphur Springs, was held up and robbed of $70 in cash last Friday. He had been to town and sold some cattle and was held up on his return home. Particulars are meager and no arrests have been made.
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Ladies wishing the Yiavi Remedy or "Tokology" or star recurrent syringe, combination water bottle, will please call on Mrs. NJ. J. Connett at her residence, 402 West Third ave nue, corner Walnut street.
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Communion service will be held at the First Presbyterian church this morning at II o'clock. At the even ing service Rev. J. G. Hall, a return missionary from Mexico and brother of our esteemed fellow-townsman, Dr. B. A. Hall, will deliver a lecture on Mexico. AS the Rev. J. L. Gala weell leaves Tuesday for his vacation of several weeks, it is hoped there will be full attendance of the con- gregation at each service.
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Mr. Jeff Hicks left yesterday for a business trip to points in Texas, af- ter which he will make an extended visit to points in the North to spend the remainder of the summer
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EVERYWHERE we go we find some one who has been cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla. It is the great est curative agent. It is the one great blood purifier and nerve tonic.
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Messrs. Leo kastor and Eugene Fies leave this afternoon for New York where they go to purchace a large stock of fall goods for their res pectiye establishments.
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Don't grumble atyourlocal papers. If you know anything that you didn't see in your Pine Bluff daily, just come around to the office and tell them about it and you will see it in print the next day.
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There will be union meeting of the Epworth Leagues at the Lake side Methodist Church this afternoon at o'clock. A splendid programme has been arranged for the occasion and large attendance is desired.
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MT. H. A. Butler, one of the leading merchants of Malvern, and his wife are guests of Mr. k. H. NJ. Mills and family in this city. They will leave for home next Tuesday.
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Mir. $. c. Alexander returned home yesterday from a lengthy sojourn in the North and East, and also from a visit his old home in North Carolina.
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A number of young people enjoyed a delightful dance at Sulphur Springs Friday night, returning home by moonlight.
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CITY ITEMS.

The DAILY GRAPHICa accepts ad. .,ertasitg o'a the distinct and unequivocal guarantee that it hos O duly circula- ton lorger dsom omy other duly ne,os- paper published tn Pine Bluf.
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Dr. J. H. Smart has returned from an extended tour sightseeing in Texas. He reports good crops in that State.
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Surely 1O-cent cigar for , cents is the Fog Horn," and Rowland has the agency" 25dtf
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The officials of the First Presby- terian church have secured plans and specifications for an eight-roomed house which they expect to erect as a new parsonage for their pastor during his absence. The location for the same has not yet been de- finitely determined except that it will not be located on the lot.
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Attend the big odd and end sale in shoes, oxfords and slippers, Monday, at KATZENsTEIN's. 112 Main.
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Why does Smith & Robinson use only Full Moon flour in baking? Be cause it is the best. 1Stf
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Mrs. r. l.. Simmons, of Little Rock, is visiting her mother, Mrs. D. As chaffenburg. in this city.
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The Rev. A. Q. Evans will occupy the pulpit at the First Methodist Church today, both morning and evening The subject of his morning discourse will be, "God with us, and at the evening service, Life or death; Which?e Tine public cordially in- yited.
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Miss Nodie Andrews has returned home from d lengthy and pleasant visit to Pass Chris tian. Miss.
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Mrs. C. R. F'itzhugh, who has been quite sick with typhoid fever. is re- ported better today.
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Rev. A. II. Todd, who for the past two years has been pastor of the 2nd Presbyterian church in this city, left Friday for Florence, Ala, where he will assume charge of the Florence Synodical Female Seminary. We wish him unbounded success in his new field of labor.