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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19
COAL TRUST FORMED.

A big coal trust has been formed
by the coal mine operators of Cher
oi,ee and Crawford counties, and IL
is announced that on January 1 the
price will be advanced. Confidence
and prosperity. thou art jewels, but
you look like mud.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19
Caution.

All instantaneous cough cures con-
tain opiates and are liable to dry up
the phlegm and mucus in the
bronchial tubes and lungs, thereby
causing congestion. We guarantee
Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup against
this danger. A. Il. Kane sells it.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

The funniest show on earth, "Con.
fusion the new and up-to-date
comedy. Three hours of solid
laughter. New songs, new dances
and musical acts. Opera house
Wednesday night, Dec. %.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

The person who disturbed the
congregation last Sunday by
coughing is requested to call on
w. E. Price and get bottle of Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar, which always
gives relief.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

Died, at her late home, four miles
west of this city, on Tuesday, Dec.
10, 1896, Miss Clara Sparling, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Sparkling,
aged nineteen years. Funeral SER
vices were held on Wednesday, the
10th inst, and the remains inferred
in the Edgemond cemetery north.
west of Columbus.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

Oh yeslrWe've heard of 'em. What
are they good for? Try them if you
have sick headache or if you are
constipated or bilious and you will
never ask such foolish question
again. Guaranteed by A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19
The pubIic is respectfuIly re.

The public is respectfully re-
quested to take day off and
straighten out this tangle which
appears In the Osawatomie Globe:
One of our exchanges claims to
have figured out the number of ap-
Piles eaten by Adam and Eve. He
says: Eve 81 aud Adam S12-total
eoa" You are away of, brother. II
Bye s-1-4-2-l5 'erself against the
pangs of hunger aud Adam S-l-2%
2-l5 lmseif, Il makes q total of
e,e3s, 40 Adam up and seEve 'taiui
true.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19
GOOD ADVICE.

II you wish pure candies call on
James Neal aud get the best article
on earth-fine quality and big
quautity-pure and unadulterated,
made of the best material. The
best is the cheapest
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19
For h0arseness.

Benz. Ingerson of Hutton, Ind,
says he had not spoken above
whisper for months, and one bottle
of Foley's Honey and Tar restored
his voice. 1t is used very largely
by speakers and singers. W. +.
Price.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

The ladies of the Presbyterian
church feel grateful for the patron
age received at their turkey dinner
Tuesday evening, having realized n
little ovar SIS above expenses.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

Realizing that il we sell out our
Cloaks and Jackets this year, we
must do so before Christmas, we
have therefore cut the prices nearly
one half
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

We are informed that parties who
have paid their taxes through the
Baxter Bank will get their receipts
as soon as a receiver is appointed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

y delegation of Columbus Work
men came down Tuesday 10 see
their brother Workman, Jas. Chew,
who was badly injured last week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19
LIGHT DRAWING DONE DAY
OR NIGHT, BY MAC GILL.

Blotches, Pimnies, Scrofulous Sores
and all humors of the blood aud
skin will succunb to Beggs' Blood
Purifier aud Blood Maker. 1t posi-
lively has no equal. Every bottle
guaranteed. Ask your popular
druggist, A. Il. Kane, for it.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

Matrimonial observation from
the Lcavenworth Times: Marriage
is committee Of two. with discre-
tionary powers to increase their
Number"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

Armcr Il Logan's Pantomimic
Extravaganza "Confusion"-twenty
people. band and orchestra, aud u
car load of special scenery AT opera
house one night only, Wednesday,
Dec. 23. Prices 25, 3j and 30 cents.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

The best grade of jewelry in the
West can be found AT a. Il. Kane's.
No shoddy goods are kept aud
everything is warranted to be as
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Dunham, Miss
l.. L. McFadden, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. l..
Durham and Miss Rosa Dunham
visited relatives and friends in
Blendcville. Mo-. this week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

Township officers will please
remember that the NEWS Office
prints township blanks of all kinds
on short notice aud on very reason.
able terms.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19
Special prices on candy,
oranges, etc, at Cooks.

When you are looking for Christ
mas presents don't forget n. X.
Kane's line of fine jewelry. Every
thing warranted and engraving
done free of charge.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

Died. on Tuesday, Dec. Is, 1895, the
infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. X. l..
Pigg. Funeral services were held
Wednesday and the remains inter
red in the city cemetery.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

Caples' Blood Builder cleanses,
renews, builds. Satisfaction given
or no pnY. W. L. Price. agent.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

For SALE-S0.acre farm well i'm.
proved, good water, good house
and barn. Farm fenced and cross
fenced. One mile north of town.
Call at or address this office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

The finest and largest line Of per.
fumes and odors is kept at A. X.
Kane & Co.'s. Prices are within
the bounds of reason and the
goods are all right.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19
For Pneumonia.

DR.. j. C. Bishop of Agnew, Mich,
says: II have used Foley's Honey
and Tar in three very severe'cases
Of pneumonia the past month with
good results" W. &. Price.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

A nice Christmas present
for mother, wife, sister or
daughter is a Ladies' Cape
or Jacket. We are selling
ours at a little over half
price. JOHN Nj. COOPER.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19
Wood haulers, who pile their

WOOD hauItfBi VINO PIE tHeII
wood ON a vacant lot in Galena, are
complaining that II is stolen by
somebody in the night time. 1t
seems to us that Il would not be
very hard to locate the culprits. !,
The wood haulers should remember
that they pile their wood right be-
hind the office of the Galena Post.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19
Headquarters for Christ
mas candies at Cooks.

Governor-elect Leedy has named
Senator Harry Landis of Medicine
Lodge TO be warden of the pcniten.
tiury.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

The best line of plain and fancy
stationery in town at \. X. Kane Il
Co.'s. All the latest styles-would
make nice Christmas presents.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

Fourteen prisoners were placed Ia
the Carthage Jail in one day last
week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

Will somebody please bring in
some stove wood and pay up his .
subscription to the NEWS with il?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

Bur something sensible in the
TaJ' of JeweiIy at 4. Il. Kane's.
Ercything Harranfed as repre-
scnfed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

All kinds of country produce
taken in exchange for Dry Goods,
Groceries, Boots and Shoes at
OSBORN'S.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19
For Kidney Troubles

There is nothing better than Fo-
ley's Kidney Cure. Everyone who
tries it will agree to this. W. +.
Price.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

An iron SedStead enamelcd
white, with brass trimmings, would
make an elegant Christmas present
for your wife.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

For Fine Shoes, Rubbers of
all kinds, warm and heavy
footwear, sensible, stylish and
comfortable, at prices that will
tickle the oldest inhabitant,. try
Tho 0ov%ar Chnn C&nrn
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19
Beggs' Little Giant pills.

Meals and lunch at all hours at
Mrs. T. Meyerding's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

Sixteen members of the Galena
Epworth League visited the Baxter
League Sunday evening.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

Sensible Christmas ciftsI
For your wife or sweetheart buy a
pair Of fne shoes or slippers, such
as yod can find only at
The Raxter Shoe Store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

Wouldn't il please your lady to
get a nice Sideboard or some nice
Chairs for Xmas morning.
HARVEY & SON.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

\ set of solid silver spoons would
make an elegant aud suitable
Christmas present. Get the genu-
inc article of \. Il. Kane. Engrav-
ing done free of charge.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19
capies' Collie Cure cures. W. 3. Price

DeWitf's Little Early Rlsers.
Ths isnoss ilttis pllls-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19
"Confusion" coming.

c. b. Skidmore transacted busi-
ness in Fort Scott the first of the
week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

Best square meal in the city for
the money at Mrs. Heyerdings.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

For Xmas Presents don't for.
get to see the elegant line of Rock
ers, Sideboards, etc, at
HARVEY & SONS.
Buy something useful.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

Fresh oysters now on hand at
Mrs. Meyerding's, first door south
of postoflice.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

Col. L. c. Weidy of Galena was in
town Tuesday, but just what for we
didn't learn.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

See Harvey Il Sons line of Rugs
and Chenille Curtains. Buy
something useful for Christmas.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

Congressman Kirkpatrick 10 after
Tom Aoonlighfs job as minister TO
Bolivia. The job pays 5000 per
year and expenses.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

IConfusion'--nt opera house one
night only, Dec. %.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

Companies are forming all over
Kansas TO 60 TO Cuba TO help out
the insurgents.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

DIR. W. L. McWilliams is putting
in a big stock of drugs at Miami.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

At ]. N. Cooper's is the place to
get Christmas present that is de.
sirable, pretty and useful. Times
are too hard to waste money on
trinkeis that are only pretty and
not useful. We have desirable arii
cles in the following lines of goods:
Gloves, Suspenders, Neck
ties, Handkerchiefs, Muf-
flers, Hosiery, Shoes, Slip
pers, Ladies and Children's
Wraps, Mems or Boys Hats
and Caps, fine Dress Goods
or any article'of Mems and
Boys Clothing.
Buy something for n present out
of the above lines. You will never
regret it aud the recipient will be
pleased.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

Register of Deeds II. A. Bender OF
Columbus was in town Tuesday on
business.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

GLOVES. GLOVES! GLOVES!
For Farmers, For Driving.
For Hay Men. For Everybody
CHEAP AT OSBORN'S.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

A. a. Warner has returned from n
business trip East.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

Capies' Chill Cure is a dead shot
No cure! No cost! w. E. Price.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

+. B. Schermerhorn and wife of
Galena were in town Tuesday after
noon.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

a few days ago n teacher in one OF
our city schools was trying to i'm
press upon the minds of the small
est class the table of United States
money. She first asked the chill
dren how many dimes make a dol
lar, aud was readily answered
"ten." To her question of how
many cents make n dime she re-
ceivcd the same reply. "Now. chill
dren. ! am going 10 more difficult
question; can anyone tell me how
many mills make q cent?" At first
there was silence: then u small
boy held up his hand. Upon being
told to give the answer. he said:
"My pa said If Mckinley was
elected not dam mill will make a
cent" The teacher fainted.-Ga.
lena Republican.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

Caples' Po wders relieve all pain.
No cure, no cost w. Z. Price.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

One Minute c9ugli Cure, cures.
That q whstlt vss sasssfer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

Caples' Salve heals all sores.
No heal, no pay! W. +. Price.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

Atchison Globe: A Topeka man,
who is a friend of john ]. Ingalls,, is
authority for the statement that
Mr.. Ingalls, has been offered posi-.
tion by the New York Journal as
special writer at salary of Si7,0O0
per year, and that the offer has
been refused, because the ex.scna.
tor said he could make that much
on the lecture platform in the win
ter, and have six months of the
tine TO use as he pleased. You viii
notice that the story comes from
Topeka, where the newspaper cor
respondents live. The story is
probably not true; anyway, il is
not true that Ingalls, is making
$1,000 year lecturing during the
winter months.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

Go to Mrs. Meyerding for fresh
oysters,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19
The Perfect Ointment.

All kinds of fancy cakes at Mrs.
Mcyerning's Steam Bakery.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19
BAXTER SPRINGS CHEROKEE DECEMBER

Very funny weather in this vicin-
ity lately.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

Just received, a nice line of Jewel
ry for Christmas at ]. NJ. Cooper's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.

HARVEY & SON.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-18
Go on Sale Tomorrow at AbOu
Top Notch of Suit Elegance for Ladies.

vho has long been recognized as one of the most artistic and ex-
has failed to weather the hard times. He made nothing but the
fabrics that could be obtained in the country. Kinds that the
!. Most exacting care characterized every step in the production
too fine for general use this season. Threatened failure stared
and in this way it came to us at about half it's real value.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-18
Personal and society.

Mrs. NJ II. Spades win go to Chicago this
week to make a visit.
Miss Greer, of New York, is visiting Mrs.
Morris Ross for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. +. WATSON have gone
10 New York for a short visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. Moores re-
turned yesterday from their wedding trip
10 Asheville, N. c.
Miss Annie Reaume will give a tea Fri
day afternoon in honor of her guest, Miss
Willien, of Terre Haute.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. f. Goodhart will enter
tain the Tutewiler-Goodhart bridal party
at dinner Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Enrique c. Miller and fam
lry sailed yesterday from Europe for home.
Ihey went abroad in June.
Mrs. W. IL. Armstrong and daughters Will
receive Thursdays and Mrs. j. II. Lotshar
tuesdays during the season.
Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Milburn viii receive
Monday evenings instead of Tuesdays, as
heretofore. during the season.
her aunt. Mrs. Oliver r. Morton, returning
TO T"rre Haute in the evening.
NJ. and Mrs. John NJ. Dalryrnple will
give a reception Friday evening in honor
OF Mr.. and Mrs. William G.. Rice.
Mrs c. =. Hiidebrand win receive in
iRS eTtbal pe1 Tgesd Miss a spsrn9s s,d for Miss
the guest of Mrs. Leah Ramsay for sew
eral weeks, will return home Friday.
Miss Adelaide Rogers is the guest Of
Mrs. $. Vert Dunlevy in New York,
"here she viii remain, several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles T.. Robbins and
son are en- route home from Europe. They
are expected here the last of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry w Bennett will give
a reception Tuesday afternoon from 8 to
. o'clock for Mrs. Brooks. OF Cleveland.
The Minerva Club Will meet tomorrow
Wath Mrs. Ballefger. Papers will be read
by Mrs. McAipin and Mrs. w. T. Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Albert Wheeler will
celebrate their china wedding anniversary
way.
The PhiiamatEean Club will meet to-mor-
rev afternoon with Mrs. C~lippinger. No.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-18

The New Model Form High-bust
Corset, in fine Sateen strip.
corded sides and shoulder straps
in white, drab and black.
Chicago Waist, made with soft
ruff bosom, front steels and
shoulder straps, extra long
= waist, white, drab and black
A special Kabo Sateen Corset,
with double front and two side
steels each side. silk embroid-
cry Tossed, sold at $50, for.
The balance of our Ladies' Del
sarte Corset Waists in white
and black, three dinerent
STYLES and almost any size, sold
at $3.50, Monday.
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MILLINERY

Trimmed Hats
Newness here, always. That's the great success of
this department. New goods received every morning, and
new patterns from New York always received at least once
each week.
For tomorrow an entirely new stock of Evening,
Party, Reception ard Dress Hats and Bonnets will be put
on display.
Also a large selection of new styles in Coque Feath-
ers, Paradise Feathers, Fancy Quilts, etc.
Flowers are being used extensively. We have all the
new colors and kinds.
Fin Walking Hats.
Both imported and domestic.
Fancy-stitched Cloth Alpines. $2.5O to $3.50
Popular Price Trimmed Hats
Over 500 Trimmed Hats will be ready for tomorrow
at prices from Sl.0S to $1,000. Many of them are
copies of the finest patterns and are from $1.OO to $500
less than same qualities elsewhere.
Special attention is called to the Hats at s.. 49, So. Is.
$500, $3.50, $500, $4.48 and 81. 98-many of them act
ually worth double the price.
200 Walking Hats at Half Price
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-18
Separate Skirts

A big batch of Separate Skirts In
this stock, but no a
100 Figured Brilliantine Skirts,
correct shape and finished in
workmanship-like Vel
veteen bound, worth 1910.
Choice for. S1s96
One lot of Black Sicilian Skirts,
worth up to $3.50. Choice for. 1913
20 (only) splendid Wide Vale
Cheviot Skirts, worth 1915
Sale price. S4.00
10 tonly) handsome Novelty
Skirts, actually worth $12.50.
Sale price. $3.50
Silk Skirts
3S beautiful Brocade Silk Skirts,
8 yards wide and new shape,
worth everywhere $l5. Choice
tomorrow. $3.50
Is Brocaded Silk Skirts, worth
$3.50, for. $1,000
"a very fine Silk Skirts, worth
from 1872 to $50. All go to-
morrow, choice, for.......-....$15.OO
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COLORED SILKS

COLORED SILKS
New line Broche Glace, woven eff
fects, regular $2.25 quality,
beautiful colorings, one pattern G. o.
of each coloring .....-..-........ PAsHC
Line of Fancy Taffeta Glace Silk,
you will remember them as the "a
$1.25 grade, or......-........... AoA
A fine selection of Striped Bro
cade and Chene effects. in Glace
Taffeta; in this assortment Will
be found goods worth from 81 10
to $125; choice for.............. W.
EVENING SILKS
% pieces Ivory-finish Satin OUCH
esse, extra heavy weight, Gros
Grain back, in all the new tintS
and cream, just the thing for
Wedding and Evenin Dresses;
worth 81. so; the price tomorrow q En-
A beautiful line of Brocade Gros
Grains and Taffeta Glaze Silk,
in white and cream, selling ev- 10
erywhere for $3.50; our price,. 9OS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-19
VALUABLE COLLECTIONS AT AUCTION

large and choice collection Of Japanese porce-
lains. Satsuma ware cloisonne, bronzes. lockwood
cabinets French furniture, Turkish rugs. etc,
sold public auction at the Fifth Avenue
auction rooms. No. 23S Fifth-ave yesterday after
noon. under the direction OF william b. Norman.
The prices paid for the articles sold were none or
them high. and the competition was not az spirited
AZ usual.
more important sale Will be held tonight and
tomorrow night at the same place. at that time
the collection OF water colors and drawings by
Alexander Charles Robinson. which has been on
exhibition at the auction rooms for the last rev
days. will be sold at auction. The majority or the
pictures views In Eastern Massachusetts, the
Ad.rondacks Spain and Algiers. Mr. Robinson
pictures have received great deal or admiration In
the past, and the list OF names OF those who are
already In possession of samples or his works IN
cludes some OF the best-known collectors In the
country The Importance Of the sale ought to bring
out n large number OF those who take an interest
In such matters. The pictures may be examined
at any time to-day at the Firth Avenue Art Gal
leries, where they on exhibition In order that
those who desire to may become thoroughly ac-
quainted with them before the sale. william b.
Norman will be the auctioneer.