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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-07-16

When Baby was sick. we gave her castoria.
When she was Child. she cried for castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to castoria.
When she had children, she gave them castoria
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-07-16
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very neat and stylish in appearance, and a very
pleasant riding. wagon. Also all styles and pat
terms of Carriages, Buggies, Jaggers, Jenny
Linds and Phfetons. / Keep on hand a large
stock, but am prepared to fill orders at short
ton guaranteed. A liberal discount allowed on
old vehicles in exchange for new ones. / use
altogether the Old Reliable
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-07-16

acastoria is the best remedy for children of
which am acquainted. hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the
real interest of their children, and use castoria
instead of the various quacl nostrums which
are destroying their loved ones. by forcing
opium, morphine, soothing syrup and other
hurtft1i agents down their throats, thereby
sending them to premature graves"
DR.. j. r. KNcHELoE,
Conway, Ark.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-07-16
Castoria.

"castoria is sower1 adapted to children that
recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me-"
III So. Oxford St, Brool.lyn, n. z.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-07-16
JEFFERSON FOUNDRY
Machine shops.

Situated ON Berryville Turnpike. within the
Corporate Limits Of Charlestown.
To an Whom 1t Nay Concern:
take this method of announcing to tie
farming community of Jefferson and adjoining
counties, that do all kinds of Machine Re-
pairing, such as Traction and Portable En-
giues, Wheat Threshers, Grain Drills. Wheat
Fans, Corn Shelters. and in fact all kinds or
Repairing in both Wood and Iron: also make
Smoke Stacks for Stationary aud Portable En-
gines. Patching Steam Boilers, and putting in
new hews or tubes Am prepared to do all
kinds of
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-07-16
BerruvMe, olarke oonMtg, Ia.

II HAVE for years built large variety of va
they have been in use among our people, and
have given satisfaction in every instance as far
as have been able to ascertain. Through this
experience have learned what vehicles suit the
people best, and what arc best adapted to their
wants. 1 manufacture handsome wagon
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-07-16

centaur Company, II Murray Street. New York City
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-25
PLAID GOWN.

there are many shades. The difference in
color Is said to depend upon the food OF
the silkworm, and 1t IL suggested that the
worms DO fed OH arti6cially colored food
in order to produce natural silk IN fash
ionable shades.
The toilet illustrated is of silk, having q
white ground crossed by bars Of bluct and
gray, with Il broche pattern In the two col
ors. The gOdet skirt IL plain. Tho bodice,
which ends ut the waist without u belt, is
pitted behind, while in front it is laid In
three plaits at each side, confined by two
bluet silk buttons. There Is q single plait
in tho middle of tho back, while the mid
die Of the front is filled by q gathered
chemisette of bluct gauze. A wider belt
Of bluct silk confines the Chemisette, but
does not surround the waist. The bouffont
sleeves are draped at the elbow by n but
ton Julio CHOLLET.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-25

not be requisite, as any needful fitting may
be done ut the top Of the seams. The full
ness at the back is laid In two or three
plaits ut either side Of the middle.
Many women insist, even in these days,
Oh having that convenient addition to the
gown, a pocket. This is placed now at the
left side of the back opening, between the
shield, which lies under the opening, and
the skirt Itself, If the front of the skirt Is
trimmed in any way permitting the adroit
concealment of tho pocket, 1t may be
placed there, although II 1t is put to any
use it Is apt to make its presence evident
by all unsightly bulge.
The skirt Just low most In vogue
should touch the floor all around without
dragging. The inner fold Of the godet is
necessarily shorter than the outer one 1t
il said that soon we are to wear shorter
skirts, brief enough to escape the ground
with space to spare, and that godets are to
be RELOCATED to q place among the back
numbers, but for the present the moder-
ately long skirt and the godet ore still
with us and no other style Is seon. If
short skirts do become decidedly fashiona-
BILE again, what q comfort it will be to
womcn who walk! Long skirts are becom-
ing and graceful and feminine and pio-
turesquc, but they are not appropriate to
oven tho mildest exercise, or to the out Of
doors world except as q carriage costume.
The walking gown shown in the sketch
has a godct skirt Of 9ioline faille. The
plain bodice Is covered with medici gui-
pure, embroidered with violet spangles.
The faillo sleeves have o balloon top. The
standing collar is of faillo with two sharp
points. The belt Is of satin Of tho same
tint, closed at the Lett side under q knot.
JUDO CHoLLET.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-25
SIlkEN FABRICS.
Silk Lined Closks-Changeabie Materials
and Canvas Woven Silk.


Black, Frightened with my Of the pop
ular oolors, is III the height of fashion,, and
thin black made up over color IS among
the most becoming and stylish Of eombi-
nations. A great deal Of exceedingly fine
let Is used. and embroidery and lace enter
into the makeup OF nine-tenths OF the
most popular dresses Of the year.
Cloaks and mantles lined with bright
md light silks are multiplying. Some Of
them are exceedingly simple, relying upon
their tint for a fashionable effect, or upon
q novel hood or b new Il of collar. Othors
are trimmed with gauzc ruchcs, rufliea OF
lace and knots fastened here and there.
Buttonel r~edingotes are an autumn iea-
ture and are al ample protection for deli
cato gowns as we'll rs u serviceable kind of
carriage cloak. Capes with high collars
IRE again seen as cold weather approaches,
those meant for evening wear being long
and ample and lined with silk. The cloEs
Jacket with two rows Of buttons holds It's
ground, rs usual.
of glace silk and all medium weight b1a-
terials with c~hangeable effects. An at
t~ractive dress Is made of canvas woven
ELK fabric Worn over any bright color.
The canvas Is made of the natural silk
fiber and Is therefore a sort Of pongee col
or or In paler shades to an eeru. A fash
ion writer says that some silk fiber IS
yellow In tone and some of a pearY
wilderness, and between these two tlnts
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-25
THE SOUND MONEY LEAGUE
OF LOUISIANA.

having established its headquar-
tiers at No. 16 Caller court, Nc.
1877 Carondelet street, New Or,
leans, invites correspondence from
persons throughout this State who
favor correct principles of finance.
The immediate object of the
league is the formation of asso.
ciate leagues in each parish, SO
that by the distribution of litera.
ture and by pablo addresses from
the best speakers, a campaign Of
education may he inaugnrated and
every voter may have the oppor.
tunity of informing himself as to
the correctness of the political
and financial discussions now oc.
cupying so great a share Of public
attention.
Correspondence is solicited from
editors holding sound money views,
with a view to enliSting the active
support Of their papers. Address
all communications to Sound Mon
ey League Of Louisiana, No. Is
Caller court, New Orleans, La.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-25

may also be made out Of an old street
gown If there is not money enough to pay
for q bicycle and IL wheeling suit too. 1t
Is better to save money on tho costume
than on the wheel. CATERS and Is more or
less short skirt, with trousers Of the same
color beneath instead of white %petticoats,
may be worn with a shirt waist ora blazer
such as forms part of the ordinary street
costume.
Nobody has yet been able to discover
why the bicycle skirt Of s1ne women stays
down in place without any trouble what
ever, while other riders are continually
annoyed blythe skirt flying up and remain
ing up in spite of silk lining, weights and
other aids to the attraction Of gravitation
Whether it is close fitting or full the gar
mcnt retains its skyward tendency and
perslstcntly exposes to public view the
CATERS and boomers over which it Is sup
posed to cast Obscuring shadows. II some
way short Of tying it to the lower part of
the frame of the bicycle could be invented
for keeping the skirt in place, 1t would be
"a relief to a number of riders.
An illustration Is given of a travelling
wrap of light cloth. 1t covers the wearer
from head TO foot and is Of n cape form.
folds on either side OF the front concealing
the openings for the BARNS. Two graduated
capcs, edged by a stitched bias band, cover
tho shoulders, over which is a large, gath
cred capuchin hood lined with plaid silk.
Beige, gray, navy blue or brown is a suita-
BILE color for this wrap, the plaid lining
being selected to correspond.
JUDO CHoLLET.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-25
REIGN OF HIGH CARNIVAL.
ST. LOUIS IN A BLAZE OF GLORY.
SEVEN WEEKS OF UNINTERRUPTED
G.AIETY.

The name Of Americas greatest
carnival eenter-St. Louisville be
blazoned on the skies Of gaiety
from Sept. 4th to October 10Th,
1894. The eighteenth annual reign
of carniyal will pervade the city,
and for seven weeks European cap
itals noted for their seasons of
mystery and regal entertainment
will gracefully bow to the snperi,
ority of the city on the banks OF
the Mississippi.
September 4th will mark the
opening of the Twelfth Annual St.
Louis Exposition. This splendid
feature of st. Loujs's carnival pc
Rod will remain open until Octo.
Der 18th. In addition to Sousa's
world-famed band, many new at.
fractions will be offered. Septem.
her 4th to 18th, the Celebrated
French Eqnilibrists, the Kins Ners,
will appear. September Is to 28tl,
Caiceao, "the King of the Wire"
aud Louis Oloriz, "the Man Mon
key" by their unique entertain
ments will delight the fun-seeking
public. September Goth to Octo.
Der 18th, Ivan Tscllerotf's celeblat.
ed educated mutes, the Russian
dogs, are carded for ii series Of
wonderful performances. October
18th to 10Th, Price KokiD, the
greatest Japanese Juggler alive,
will ill ali engagement, while Buck
Taylor and troupe Of native
Sioux indians and Miss Coruelia
Campbell Bedford, Of New
York, Demonstrators of Cooking,
will appear every day during the
Exposition season.
That mysteliouspersonage, King
Hotn, and his retinue will give a
daylight Parade September 18th.
This is one of the most unique at
fractions Of the carnival season in
ST. Louis, and is g%rotesquely stag
ed. October 9TH TO 18th, the world
beaten, the great st. Louis Fair,
will be the chief attraction. On
the evening of October Stlt, His
Majesty, the Yelled Prophet anu
royal court will parade the princi
pal thoronghfares of the City, fol.
lowed by the famous ball, which is
known of throughout the land.
All the st. Louis theatres, dur.
ing the eason Of high carnival
have billed most excellent attrac.
tons. Among the number might
be mentioned "Trilby, "Lyceum
TheatrcC Company Chas. Froman's
Stock Company, Hoyt's ga Black
Sheep" DeWoIf Hopper, etc.
The management Of the Missouri
Pacific Railway and Iron Mount
ain Route constantly having the
interests Of st. Louis i'll mind, will
sell tickets from all points On the
system to the carnival city and re
turn at greatly reduced rates. For
copy of the programme giving the
features of the carnival season in
detail, address company's agents,
or FL. q. Townsend, General Pas
senger Agent, St. Louis, Nc.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-25

the dress Tin such case the latter being very
light or Of net, lace, mousseline de sole OF
Grape over sils or wool goods. In Paris it
is threatening the position of the blouse
and Is seen In point d'csprit, gauze and
tuile. Speaking Of tulle, a now variety of
Greek tulle has made its appearance Of a
cream white, with q changeable effect of
palest green, with a pattern OF black span
giles. This promises to be fashionable for
ball dresses during the winter and will be
worn over q eolored lining.
The gown illustrated is OF lizard green
diagonal. 1t has = plain godet skirt and
q pittod bodice of white gnipnrc over o red
silk lining. Bretelles of lizard green satin
are fastened at the neck and the waist by
shoux Of red satin. The gigot sleeves are
of diagonal. A black felt hat accompanies
the gown and is trimmed with lizard green
satin ribbon and red chfysanihemums.
JUDO CRoLLET.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-25
Cure For Headache.

As a remedy for all forms Of Headache
Electric Bitters has proved to be the very
best. 1t effects a permanent cure and
the most dreaded hahitual sick headaches
yield to its influence. We urge all who
are afflicted to procure a bottle, and give
this remedy a fair trial. III cases of ha-
bitual constipation Electric Bitters cures
by giving the needed tone to the bowels
and few cases long resist the use
of this medicine. Try it once. Large
bottles only Fifty cents at Mrs. c. Gel
gers Drug Store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-25
ALEXANDRIA POST OFFICE DIREC
TORY.

Jonas Rosenthal. Post Master
VIM Maddos,.......-..Ass
Office hours from = o'clock a IN to Z y m.
Money order business closes at 1 D m.
Registered Letters close at S o'clock pm.
DISTRICT NAILS.
Hineston, six times q week. Leaves
Alexandria at 1l:;W a III arrives ut 6 n NJ.
Pipeyille, fourteen times q week.
Leaves Alexandria at 1880 a m aud 6 D M.
Arrives at Alexandria 10 a N and 4 n IN.
Poland, three times a week. Leaves
Alexandria Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat-
urdays at 6 a IN returns same days 2 D m.
Iatt, once a week. Leaves Alexandria
on Fridays at 6 Q IN and returns same
day at $3.50 pm.
Kansas City, Watkins T. Gulf Railway
to Lake Charles and intermediate POS,
Offices, daily aud return aaine day.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-25

POLICE JURY.
w P Flower, Alexandria ....Presidcnt
~
w ? ~.Cleneyyille
i H Randolph. Spring Hill
n White .Caicasleu
: ~ T o y ''' 'n ns.u
n Davidson Ra,ides pG
j Hardtler ................ Piievllle
l ~ on''th' 'h'soictte
SCHOOL BoARh.,
ca schnack, Alexandra. -. President
GO Watts Alexandria ..Supt and Secty
Il W Bringhnrst. .AleXandris
Samuel ..Chcncyville
i Spence Smith. We'll PD
Samuel Mallettc. Babb's Brdge
ii Il Lawson. .Elmcy
! w w :.
| Hen Lewis. Wclchton
/ ,1,cr1t,Es nr Tur pr.,,r Am ,,n
sTAHIES.
,1.r,,dr;. w,rd-
o"s'iees io"ee~" Warrington ana
a j Rachal.
Constabics-M w Baltic and Chas $
u,le
'"A.
cot'le Ware
1,s,;c.s p.,oo-r,hn ~ r. n
Henderson. r " Snrr,li. and i D.E
waoan.a
"oooaio.
Constablcs-J Z Thomas, Z II James,
Eli Cleveland and ] NJ Dutilho.
Ca,casieu WAND.
80
Jnstlces foace-John Dixon and W
leal.
oohs'aO'es Henry fefk'Ds ana h p"
CLASS.
ward
JhstIces fcace - hoDert Marlin and
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-25
TOILET ACCESSORIES.
Gloves and Coats Why the Latter DO
Not Fit.

Gloves and Goats Why the Latter Do
Not Fit.
White kid gloves with black stitching
are exceedingly ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS glace
kid, not suede. Black kid gloves are per-
missible, of either kid or silk, but the lat
ter must be tight. The difficulty is that
In buying o narrow silk glove it is almost
impossible to obtain fingers long enough
to last we'll. If tho fingers are long enough,
tho glove Is too wide. 1t is the same way
with ready made gowns and coats. Any
garment that Is full enough across the
bust is usually much too wide across the
bnck, while II the back fits properly the
garment will not meet in front. 1t Is
owing to this peculiar mode Of construc-
tlon that there is nearly always so much
alteration TO be made, when bodices and
jackets are bought. The imported ones
often ft very well without changes, but
those Of domestic make are cut to fit a
board, to oil appearance. 1t usually re-
quires two sessions with the filter to get
them into shape.
The Marie Antoinette fchu continues to
be fashionable, whether it is of goods like
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-25
OUTING SUITS.
Tan and Canvas Shoes For the Country.
Bicycle Suits.

Tan shoes are universally used for sea-
side and country wear and are said to
be much cooler and softer than black ones.
White or ecru canvas shoes are recommend
ed as still better, however, and as they are
made Of a becoming shape and are not ex-
pensiYe it is easy to give them g trial. For
long walks they are light, soft and per-
fectly comfortable, and they keep their
beauty longer than kid or leather shoes,
which are ruined by sharp stones and
moisture.
An expensive bicycling suit is not abso-
lutely essential to a full enjoyment Of the
wheel. Elaborate costumes can be bought
or mado to order and arc exceedingly pref
ty and convenient, but a satisfactory one
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-25
BuekleI's Arnica Salve.

phe Best Salve iii the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
ia guaranteed TO give perfect satisfaction
or mot"Y refunded. Price % rents ger
sox. For sale las Mrs, c Geissr. Eagle
dfag StofG.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-25
DIR. S. Iii. RUSHING,
ALEXANDRIA, La.

" Residence on Fourth and Wash
iRgton streets. Office and Hospital on
Fourth and DeSoto streets.
Surgeon for tine Texas IL Pacific and
Houston, Central Arkansas and Northern
Railroad Companies.
All will be promptly cared for upon
application
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-25

~ Parties Wishing Printing
done will consult their own inter
ests, by calling upon us or wri.
ting for samples, prices, ETC., be
fore giving their orders else
where.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-25
FOR SALE.

u VERY DESIRABLE PLANTATION
~ OF 400 acres, three miles west of
Alexandria, on Bayou Ranides, above
overflow and. got in. Ieyee district. For
terms, applv.to X. G. MADDOX,
July l7-3m. Alexandria, La.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-25
81. G. M0SELEY,
ATTORNEY AT Jaw
ALEXANDRIA, La.
ALEXANDRIA, La,

EV Practices in all classes Of cases in
all the Courts of the parishes Of Rapides,
Grant, Natchitoches, Avoyelles, Sabine,
st. Landry, in the Supreme Court of the
State and in theFederal Courts.
Office up stairs over A. Albert's store
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-25
FASHIONABLE SKIRTS.
Hints About Fitting n skirt-Where to
Put Pookets.

IN e,aor to finish the fashionable skirt
properly around the foot, it should be fit
ted at the hips and put Oh tho band before
anything is tone at tho lower edge, SINCE
the lining, seams, stifening and bias parts
will make its length quite different, by
actual measurement, on the person from
what it seems to be as it lies fiat on the
table.
If the hips are very large in proportion,
especially with skirts which have wide
breatiths and few seams, it is necessary to
fit the skirt to them with darts, but if tho
breadtks are many and narrow, the seams
approaching closely at the top, darts Will
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-25

U. s. Senators.
Nc Blanchard term expiring on the
4th Of March, 1897.
Don Gallery, term expiring on the
4th Of March, 1895.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-25

Has opened next door to Western Union
Telegraph office and will do all repairs in
his limo. Braiding hair chains a special
ty. Fiue and complicated work prompt
~ done. Main springs si.0. Cleaning
500 to 500 and other wolk proportion
Ytslv,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-25
Parish Officers.
Representatives,

NSOs
G w Bolton...... ANDES + Meeker
District Judges Tenth judicial District.
Jas Andrews. .....and.. .......A V Coco
2 Brazeale. district Attorney
{ L Ransdell .....Clcrk District Court
C NJ Fitzpatrick. deputy Clerk
D 7 Stafford ..Sheritf and Tax Collector
J Barstow Assessor
DR. H L Luckett, Coroner
Il w Bringhurst ........ Parish Surveyor
Il G Maddox ...........Parish Treasurer
JUDGES COURT Of pPEA Ls--3RD CIRCUIT:
w + Blackman. land. Robert s Perry
Terms Of Court-Second Mondays iu
February and July.
TERMS OF COURT FOR RApIDEs PARISH /:
Civil Terms-First Mondays in Jauu-
airy and May.
Jury Terms-First Mondays in April
and November.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-09-25

Representatives in Congress.
First District. ....... Gen Adolph Meyer
Second District. .............M DLagan
Third District. Andrew Price
Fourth District .......... H. w. Ogden
Fifth District. j Boatner
Sixth District. NJ Robertson
State Officers.
Murphy ] Foster. Governor
......... Lieut~GOvernOr
Thos s Adams. ........S Secretary of State
Milton j Cunningham. .Atty-General
John Pickett State Treasurer
w w Heard. 90, Auditor Public Accounts
Al Lafargue. ...Supt Public Education
j G Hawks. Commissioner immigration
II c Newsom... Commissioner Agriculture
J S Lanier. - Register State Land Office
W G Burt. ........... Adjutant General
+ Seip, Senator 18th Senatorial District
Baton Rouge Advocate Estate Printer
Supreme Court.
Francis 7 Nichols. ........ Chief Justice
New Orleans.
ASSOCIATES.
Saml u McEnery ............ .Ouachita
II b Watklns River
II y Mll1er .Orleals
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-03-24
THE G .RDNER CASE.
Decision Withheld Pending the
Production Of the Child.

The argument in the Gardner case
closed yesterday in Judge Mack S
| Court.
James Gardner. the defendant was
not present.
The Supreme Court decided that the
decision of the lower Court in holding
GardDer for contempt was good but
that he was ordered confined in the
wrong jail. 1t was expected that the
plaintiffs attorney would again ask
the Court 10 jail the defendant for
contempt as the child had not yet
been produced, but no move was made
by the attorney in that direction
The Court in summing up the evi
dence intimated that the charge of
failure to provide was not proven, but
that the charge of cruelty was, but
that he would not make decision
until the child was produced in
Court
The defendant did not appear in
Court yesterday and it was rumored
last evening that he had left the
State. If this is the case there is no
way to bring him back and if he
keeps the child in California he prac-
tically defeats the case even if the de-
cision goes against him.
His friends say that he has no idea
Of going away and that he is still in
this city and was on the street last
evening.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-03-24
The Overland Flyer.

The Chicago Union Pacific and
Northwestern Railways form the only
line running Pullman drawing-room
sleepers and dining ears daily from
San Francisco to Chicago without
change. Time to Chicago only three
and one-half days, and to New York
four and one-half days.
Select tourist excursions to Chicago
daily without change in Pullman up
holstered tourist cars.
For tickets and sleeping-car accom-.
odations. call on or address G. e. Bray
New Montgomery st, under Palace
Hotel, San Francisco. If