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AN ADROIT THEFT.
A Man Talked to the Teller While His Part
 ner Did the Work.

New York, April 24.-The Evening Sun has a special dispatch from Plainfield, N. J., which says: The directors of the First National bank of Plainfield today made public the theft of $22,765, stolen from the vault on Monday. Cashier Frank S. Runyon missed the money when he went to close the bank for the day. It was in two packages One con- tained $20, 900 in new bills, and the other $2765 in mutilated bills. It is believed the robbery was the work of profess sional thieves, as during the afternoon a stranger came in and engaged one of the tellers in conversation, leaving with out having transacted any business.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-25
Baldwin's Plea in Confession and Avoidance

San Francisco, Cal, April N-Lucky Baldwin, the famous millionaire and owner of race horses, filed yesterday a most extraordinary demurrer to the com plaint in seduction suit brought against him by Miss Lillian Ashley of Boston. Mass. In his demurrer the rich horse owner states that his reputation is such that any woman of the world should have known that he was deceiving her. and she should not have been in his company. Baldwin has been the central figure in many suits of seduction and breach of promise
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-25
IN THE PUBLIC ROAD.
A Fatal Shooting Affair Near Union-Mr.
 Chambers in Custody.

Eutaw, April 24.-(Special.)-There was an unfortunate killing in this coun- ty, near Union. Ala. on yesterday. J. Marshall Chambers killed Harvey A. Mize in the public road by shooting him with pistol five times An old feud has existed between them for some time, which eliminated in the killing.
 preliminary trial will be had some day this week. when the facts in the case will be made known. MT. Cham bers is here in the custody of the sheriff. Both men are white, and are considered good citizens.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-25
MONKEY AND PARROT
Was the Meeting of the Iroquois Clul Sound Money Men Won.

Chicago, April 24.-After one of the most exciting meetings in it's history the Iroquois club last night repudiated the ldeffiocratic national platform of 1892 and the state democratic platform of 1894, and adopted resolution which several of the members boldly declare will result in the disruption of the famous demo- cratic club of Chicago.
 At times the meeting resembled a ward convention; charges of "bolters' and traitors" to democratic principles were frequently indulged in. Several
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Jones Is All Right.

New York, April 24.-A rumor was cur rent this afternoon that Senator Jones of Nevada was seriously i'll in this city with heart trouble. Tonight, as his cus- tom, the senator dined at the Hoffman house. He appeared to be in excellent health and very good spirited. Acquaint- ances denied the rumor that the senator was or had been i'll recently.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-25
The Missouri Legislature on Silver.

Sedalia, Mo, April 24-A poll was taken by the Sedalia Evening Democrat today of sixty representatives and sev- enteen senators on the question, Are you in favor of the free coinage of silver by the United States at the present ra- tio?"
 It showed the following result:
 Senators-Yeas, democrats, repub- licans; nays, democrats. 9 republicans. Representatives-Yeas 24 democrats IF republicans and populists; nays, IA re publicans and two democrats. One re- publican and one democrat answered that the problem was too much for them
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-25
The Admiral,s Instructions.

London, April 24.-The Central News says that Rear Admiral Stephenson of the Pacific fleet has received. full instruc- tons regarding his action on the Nca- raguan coast, and is empowered in cer- tain contingencies to follow his own esti- mate of the necessities of the situation
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-25
Makes No Bones About It.

London, April 24.-At the foreign office if is officially stated that the three Brit ish warships in the harbor of Corinto Nicaragua, are there for the purpose Of enforcing compliance with the demands of Great Britain set forth in the British ultimatum.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-25
Still Encroaching.

New York, April 24.-The Herald'5 spe- ciaI cable from Panama says: News has been received from Venezuela that Great Britain has encroached still fpr- ther on the disputed territory. A revoiu- tionary expedition, it is report ad, IS be- ing fitted out in Curacoa to invade Ven ezuela.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-25
MIR. MARBURY
Has Fighting Chance for His Life-Puls
 and Temperature.

Bozeman, April 24.-(SpeciaL)-At & o'clock this morning MT. Marbury was resting quietly; pulse, 116; temperature, 100
 The appendix, much enlarged and greatly inflamed, was removed by oper- ative procedure on Monday evening. There are possibilities of recovery.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-25
In Favor of the Earl.

London, April 24.-The jury in the case of the Countess Russell against her hus- band. Earl Russell, for the restoration of her conjugal rights, this morning re- turned verdict in favor of the hus- band
The evening times., 1895-12-05
Two Boys of Seven and Nine Are Ex
perts at the Game.
Naxw

Two Boys of Seven and Nine Are Ex
perts at the Game.
New York Press.
At Brooklyn billiard hall last week a
few fortunate persuns witnessed nightly
ganies OF IssOl between two Of the young
est and smallest professionals that have
ever crossed cues in Brooklyn. The boy
experts are Frank and Willie Hoppe.
They are the children OF professional
pool and billiard player. and have been
trained to shout balls into pockets since
they were old enough to balance a twenty
ounce stick.
The little fellows arc tnw-neaded boys.
aged seven and nine years, respectively,
They are az enthusiastic over the game
as any .-siend.' that spends his money and
nights in Daiy's. Though scarcely tail
enough to look over the ran OF an ordi
nary billiard table. the little chaps did
some really marvellous ela ying. Each took
his shot in turn, and made II or missed
it-oftener the former. The second sex
Master Willie. the younger Of the boys
cleared the whole table, with the excep-
ton of two bails, which were promptly
pocketed by his brother.
The little experts both declare their pref
erencc for billiards, and say they can aver
age two points tn a shot.
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Bandiftt Galore.


They say that robbers own New York.
And thugs now rule the roost,
That Byrnes' '.dead line' Is wtthdra wn
To give the crack boost:
That ''hoId-ups," all too common now,
Occasion no surprise,
And ev'ry tramp that walks the streets
Hath blood In both his eyes.
Well. I'm inclin ed to think it true
From what I've had to suffer;
Twas not reported to police.
And I'm no Dragging duffer-
But on u dark and gloomy night
Last week. / swear, egadl
T Two women held NE up for all
The blooming cash had.
Twas not upon the highway-no.
Nor in the alley dark
These bandits did their deadly work,
Nor yet In Central Park.
But highwaywomen, all the same,
They were in art and skin;
Twas at a swaggef church fair up
In high-soned Murray Hill
New York World.
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Maria ge Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued today as
follows:
Isaiah Williams and Mary E. Jones'
Lewis Jackson q nd Martina Coffee.
Albert Wildly Of Arlington. Va, and Julia
L. Hicks OF Culpeper. Va
Samuel Z. Newgent and Mary E King
John E. Merritt OF Alexandria county,
Va. and Josephine Ball OF Washington
Robert A. Sa ndcrs of Charles cou uty. Nd,
and Effie v. Maddox of Quantico. va.
Charles F. Thompson and Emma B. Flem-
ing OF Alexandria.
William Baunister and Nancy Twynum.
Isaac MahOney and Ella Woodard.
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No one regrets in England the retiremDt
Of Admiral the Prince of Leiningen frnIn
the navy on account of the limit OF age,
for he is unpopular alike among the MEM
bers of his profession and also among the
public. A son of the queens half-brother,
he entered the English navy at an early
age. and was promnted with unusual ra-
pidity. hohiing n turn all the most coveted
and most lucrative berths in the British
naval service. 1t was while acting as cap
tain of her ma jesty's yacht the Alberta
that he aroused such widespread indigna-
ton by driving his ship at full speed clean
through the sailing yacht Mistletoe, with
out stopping OF turning to render assist
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ance, several of its occupa nts being drowned

ance. several ofits occupa nts being drowned
in consequence.
The only excuse he could give when
subsequently brought before a court OF in
quiry was that the queens yacht had the
right of way at all times. and that he there
fore considered himself at perfect liberty
to run her full speed acruss the Soient at
time when the latter was crowded with
pleasure craft of every kind. This, however.
did not prevent him from being subsequently
appointed tn the important command of the
Nore-tbat Is to say. of the mouth OF the
Tbames-with the rank of admiral
Capt. The Hon. Maurice Burke, now
appointed as commodore of the North
American squadron of the British fleet,
is known as the Jonah OF the English navy.
He was i'll command Of the Inflated British
ironcfad Victoria when she foundered off
the Syrian coast a couple OF years ago,
carrying almost her entire crew Of 500
men to the bt,ttom OF the sea he was in
command uf the Sultan. another iron
clad, when she fOundered near Malta. He
ran another ship which he Commanded on
a reef somewhere in the West Indies, and
has at least three other similar disasters,
though uf minor Importance. to his credit.
Indeed, he has such a reputation for III
luck that neither Officers nnr men like to
60 Ia sea with him.
Yet Notwithstanding these misfortunes,
which would have long since driven any
less influential man out OF the service, he
remains high in favor alike in society and
at court. and retains his post OF equerry to
the queens second son, the Duke of CO.
burg. and within few years will enjoy
the distinction of being the youngest ad-
miral. as he is at the present moment the
youngest post-captain, of the British navy.
He is heir TO the earltlom OF Mayo, now
held by his elder brother, peer renowned
for his divorce-court episodes-he eloped
with Lady de la Zouehe-and also for his
eecentricities which have necesitated on
more than one occasion his being placed
under restraint. Capt. Bourke's father 1t
may be remembered. was assassinated with
a dagger THRUST In the back while filling
the office of viccroy of fIndia.-Marquise de
FoBtenoy in Chicago Record.
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Garfield Post officer..

At meeting OF the James A Garfield
Post, No. :, G. A. R.. last night the folio wing
Officers were elected for the ensuing year:
Commander. l. Mundheim: senior vice CON-
mander. A H. Frear: in nior vice commander.
William n. Seton; quartcfmaster. J. II.
Jochum; surgeon. Henry A. johnson: chap
lain. s. H. Bradford; officer of the day. Is
rael Swayze, and officer of the guard, H
Wagner
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A reception tu the Senators and Repre-
sentatives from Connecticut viii be given at
the Arlington Hotel Friday evening. De-
the city.
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An interesting exhibition ef applied art.
by Misses Temple and Sheiion. win open
days. Patronesses, Mrs. lamont. Mrs.
Sternbefg and others.
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stolfs December Shoe Selling is giving
purchasers the BEST Shoes Of our Times
at marveiousiy low prices FourteencleTks:
no waiting.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Manchester will give q
reception December 16. at No. $40 Z
street.
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CraIghili, Mrs. Heiner. Miss Heiner. Miss
Addison. Mrs. Cobb. Mrs. Stanley. Mrs.
Carr. Miss Carr. Mr.. and Mrs. John Baker.
Miss Baker, Senator and Mrs. Gibson.
Senator and Miss voorhees,. DIR. and Mrs.
Hammond. Senator and Mrs. Call Mss Call.
Mr.. Wells Sawyer. Mr.. George Gibbs. Mr.
Mills THOMPSON. Mr.. Lee Phillips. Mr. VIII
liam HaIlett Phillips. Mr.. Mutt. Mr.. J.
Powell Spindell. Mrs Spindcll. Miss Rebecca
Hyde. Miss Winifred Mattin9ly. Mr.. and Mrs..
William Gordon. Miss Gordon. Miss Brad
s ssnrr1 ,1e ~ and Ms cSarles lGI GIorer Te Ma &
Shriver, Mrs. Williamson. Mrs. Casey. Mr..
and Mrs. Parker Mann. the Misses jackson.
Mr.. Hinckley. Mr.. and Mrs. lie Grand John
stOn, MISS Aollie Elliott Sea awell. Mr.. r.
". Brooke, Mr.. C. H. 8. Mcdonald. Mr. Max
Weyi, Mr.. Keeling.
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YOUNGSTERS PLAY POOL.

Nine: Romero will entertain at a dinner
December l2.
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Cards are out from Miss Flora Rhees
for bicycle tea Saturday, December z.
from Ia Z.
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Mrs. B. F. Rittenhouse and Miss Ritten-
give tea from 4 tn 8 December 12.
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StcII's December Shoe Selling IL giving
purchasers the BEST Shoes of our Timea"
at tn,arvelously low prices. Fourtcenclerks:
no waiting.
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u<iyS uiieii ditef JdNudIy L.
The Indiana delegation in Congress was
given a dinner last evening by Hon. Henry
F. Blount. at his fine residence, 1.-THE
Oaks" above Georgetown.
The dinner was given in honor of the fact
that for the first time in the history of the
State. the entire delegation of Congressman
from Indiana are Republicans. The idea
of the celebration last night was conceived
by Mr.. Blount. together with ex-Secretary of
State Foster. Judge PceIle OF the Court of
Claims and Mr.. Louis T. Michener
Mr.. Blount occupied the place at the head
of the table. with Mr.. Foster opposite him.
The others present were Judge Peelle. Mr.
Michencr and Congressman Hemenway.
Hardy, Watson, Overstreet. Ferris, Hanly.
Steele. Royse, Leighty. Tracewcll and
Henry.
The PenneIl Bible class of the FIRST Com
gregationa1 Church entertained about $50
of their friends in the lecture rnnm of the
church last evening. The program Consist
ell of an Illustrated lecture ups,n the inter-
esting scenery Of the Island af MaurItins
by Mr.. William II. Perneil and selections
on the piano by Pruf. Thorald Jerfchau
of the University Of Copenhagen. ana on the
either by Mr.. Miller OF this city.
The Bible class 10 composed nf young
men, and Is becmning quite O feature in
the Sunday school.
Tho danciae reception nf the "Qufer
Wheeinlen'' last evening tn National Ri
flea Arnaorv e}earlY de4nspsnfrnfad tina wt3a-
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The Misses Merrick of No. 1854 9 street
will entertain at q tea. from to Z De
ccniber IL.
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Miss Hichborn has issued invitations TO
a luncheon December r12.
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Mrs.. McCammon will entertain at ;
luncheon December IL.
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Mrs. Richard Weightman of Sixteenth
street north west. Will give a tea. Deccm-
Der 10.
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Mrs. Mlcou was at home yesterday after
noon. Miss Frances Coustenay Baylor.
authoress. Is guest at the home OF Sec
retary Herbert
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The first of series of dances to be given
by The Cott.lion.'' formerly NE Tues
day Cotilllon." will take place at National
Riries Armory, n Monday, December 23.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Boardman of Dupont Circle
have sent out cards for the first OF a series
Of dinners to occur during the season. The
date ts January 2. at 8 o'clock and a
dance will follow at Mrs. Barneys. These
ladies' are among number who have organ
ized for q number Of smart cotillions.
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Vote on the Bond Bill See announce
ment on fourth page
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and are delighted with the Capital. Miss
Denny 10 an cnthusiastic hicycllst.

Senator Lindsay, OF Kentucky, VIII be In
the city. with his family. the last Of the
week. They VIII make the Cochran their
headquarters for the winter
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The auction Of the effects of senor
Thetiim, late minister from Portugal. which
takes place today. at his late residence on
Connecticut avenue. Will be largely attended
by society. MuCh sympathy is expressed
with whom one misfortune so quickly fol
lowed another. 1t is a pathetic fact that
as she waited In the milliner's shop for
the urapfng of the mourning veil, donned
for her raIner, announcement of the sudden
extreme illness, which ended later in the
death, Of her husband called her to ber
home.
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Vote on the Bond Bln. See annouacsr
ment ON fourth paga.
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Mrs. L. z. Letter has cards out for dance
December "a.
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The Unity Club met in the parlors Of
the Oxford last evening. The club was
called to order by the president. Judge John
". Bennett, and the minutes were read by
the secretary. DR.. W. W: Baker. Prof
on by-la ws, after whi,-h the new byIaws
were accepted by the club. and all business
matters were satisfactorily adjusted.
Mrs. Isabella Bradford gave a v,,c-al solo.
accompanying herself upon the guitar.
The president then addressed the club In
few words uf the highest praise of the
/ Journalism, and introduced TO the audience
Mrs. Isabel Bal. Mrs. Ball read a charm
ing and highly realistic and original sketch
members and guests were then invited TO
discass the story, and. the Hon. Richard
Blue. of Kansas. responded in a manner
Then followed anvocal solo bv Miss
Costiuct 3 recitation sby Miss Burke. a
violin SOLO by Miss johnson. original
Leech, an original poem by Mr. McCreay.
a vocal solo by Mrs Shea. and a recits-
few happy remarks by the president. after
which the club adjourned.
The guests were Mrs. W. T. Hunt. Miss
BORN. Mrs. J. Il. TSwnshend. e isf Mrs. a. a. saa X.
Hamilton. Miss Mary Lloyd, Miss n. T.
Brosnan. Miss AlIce Mattingly. DR.. W II.
Dow, Mrs Wv. DowsMrs- Daniel Morgan.
J. w Zepp, Mrs. CafnbeIl. Miss ID. Hough-
ton, Miss Hnddieson. Miss Van Keuren
Farner Mrs Jessie ee5e. Gsuldsn ses Mr. nss an
Mira. Collane. Mr.. and Mrs. jackson, Mrs.
Newton L. Collamer, Miss Cora Pom. Mr.
and Mrs. H: y. col,on, Miss 3. Davis.
BOyce, and others.
Mr. and Mrs. j. E. Engie was married
last night. at z O'Clock, to Mr.. Frederick
F. McAuliffe, at tie home of her parents,
No: IL Twelfth street northeast.
DR.. Graham. Of st. Marks. the evening
being also the anniversary OF the wedding
of MFR. and Mrs. Engle, who were married
ciating rector of that church.
The bride, who is a dainty, pretty bru-
netfe, Is related ~ some Of the most notable
heroes In American naval history on both
sides Of her house.
She was gowned exquisitely In cream
silk, cut walking length. and trimmed
cluster o. b1iSe reses lied Wsh eeThs Mhise
satin bows
A number Of gentlemen from the Pension
U1.sess ne 70 The IN sSd
Of their friend, and among the guests
we're many ladies Of the Loyal Legion of
Women. to which society Mrs. Eog1e be-
McAuitffe left for New York, where the
groom is successful electrician and
where they viii make their future home.
The ladies' of the Pierce Guild will serve
luncheon t.,day at Willard Hall from IL
until 8 o'clnck. The menu will consist Of
choice hume1nade dishes. served I'm
daintiest style. In addition tu the at
fractions W the table there will be pretty
articles OF fancy work for sale. This
charitable work iA for the benefit of the
Washington Home for Foundlings, and the
ladies' interested in the luncheon are spar
Ing no trIuble 70 make II a fina ncial success.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boardman of Dupont Circle
have sent out cards for the first OF series
Of dinners to occur during the season. The
date Is January 2, at O'Clock. and
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Like 30 many German princes, he t'oked
for beauty and charm. rather than for
rank, In seeking wife, and. instead OF
marrying q princess, contracted n mur-
ganatic alliance with a Baroness Nathalie
Vogel vnn Friesenhoff, who had been
peasant girl, bat upon whom the Emperor
of Austria Snnferred q barony at the
time OF her marriage, her children by the
duke bearing their mothers name and title.
For the last twenty days he had resided
at his lovely country place and chateau,
Solos Erlaa, which s'on became a favorite
resort for everything that was most bril-
liant In art and literature from the Austrian
capital. He was seen but little at Vienna,
and never ut any court festivities, which
he detested. In fact, the only visits that
he paid to the capital were caused by
his wish to see snnIe play, or else for the
purpose uf taking part In some literary
gathering.
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The Mississippi Association will hold a
meeting At the residence of Miss H. Tolson
No. l1O3 r street northwest, Wednesday
evening. December IL The following de
nghtful program has been arranged for the
occasion: Song, Mrs. T. H. Herndon:
paper, Gen. ]. II. Brinker: music, Miss
Dashieil: recitation. MISS Alice Lusk: song.
Mrs; E. e. Herndon: paper, Mr.. II. Peyton:
music, Miss Nan Pegrdm. The committee
on Invitations OF these pleasant affairs IL
made up Of: Mrs. Fred Beah Miss Nan
Pegram, Aessrs. George p. Herud0n, Alex
auder Pegnes, and J. W. Fite.
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Miss Denny, the handsome daughter Of
Major Deuny, new member from MisSis-
Mamie De3ny, of Mississippi. The young
women are out every day seeing the sights,
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is near.

You will be looking
around from now on for
things to buy. You almost
know how much you will
expend for certain pres
ents. In the meantime
you cannot ignore your
present demands. You
will need some merchan-
disc now. Our Third Floor
is just filled with
Remnants
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This hisafternoontbe Misses Dodge will make
their debut at tea to he given by their
mother. Mrs Harrison Howell Dodge. at
her residence. No. 1645 X street,
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Mr. Pioda. the Swiss minister, who is max
ing n extended tour in the West. at last ac-
COUNTS wasexpected to visit st. Paul. where
the s wlss residents. OF whom there are great
numbers. have arranged to give him rous-
ing welcome.
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Cards are out from Mrs. George Whit
field Brown, and NJ iss Cuthbert, OF ITO
conIecticut avenue, for Thursday Decem-
Der II, to z.
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Mrs. MacA rthur viii not begin her Tues
days until after January I.
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Miss Jane Fuller, daughter of Chief
Justice and Mrs.. Fuller, viii be presented
TO s.,cicty. at a tea given by Mrs Fuller DE
cember 4, from 4 to Z.