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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-05
Eurc winners

A splendid all wool, brown mixed
cheviot suit for $3.50. worth Sl2.50. We
have six lines of the above goods In
different colors. including black. at
same price.
BRESLAUER & ANTHONY.
III High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-05
Save Your Dollars.

We claim you can save many one
by purchasing your Suits or Ovcrcoats
for yourself or boy from us. Our stock
must he reduced and low prices re-
gardless OF profits will cause II.
LEVY & JACOBS
200 High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-05
t'nrts view Roseb,ttis.

The regular monthly meeting of tho
Park View Rcsahuds Will be Held this
Sunday afternoon 1t $3.50 O'Clock. Adj
dress by Rev. l.. Il. RcttS: rccitations
ard singing by the chiltlrcn
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-05
SHriINIrf.

Last night Mrs. w. II. Cross acciden-
tally slipped and fell at her residence
ON Crawford str=et. and broke hcr
ERIN. She was attended by DR.. r.
y. !;utt and is doing as well as could
lc cXrcctcd
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-05

r. 8. Crawford will sell YOU good
goods at the lowest prices. Call and
furniah your house from my Big Fur
niturc and Carpet House.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-05
Prepare for The blizzard.

The life cut out of them jackets, capcs
blankets and dress goods at
y. ]. PHILLIPS,
Under. oxford Hall,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-05
Specials for rIonday. W

Fine Fresh Oyster Crackers, &C. per
pound. or 10 pounds for JOc.; fine fresh
Lemon Tea Cakes, &c. or 10 pounds for
pounds for Soc: fine fresh Mic Mac Crack
nrs &C.; or 10 pounds for 50c.; Leggetts
25c. Standard Sugar Corn, &C. or 4
pounds for 25c. G3od Table Peaches, 10c.
per can: Bartlett Pears, 10c per can;
Sweet Apple Cider. 10c. per quart. Use
cur Sunbeam Flour, the finest of all pat
enis. Jnat receivc6-a fresh barrel of
I1einze Best Sauer Kraut. .i
G. w. HUDGINS &c CO., 81
500 Crawford htreet.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-05

Guessing on Bicycle will close Jan
uary Sth. BE sure you get guess in
Every one dollar purchase entities you
to n guess.
CHARLES r. WILTON & co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-05

The Philadelphia. Record saws that
Il decoration Of censure" from ono
Reed Congress lifted , REPRESENTATIVE
Crisp into the Speakers,hlp of the
House. y similar decoration from an
other Reed Congress might lift Ambas-
sador Bayard into the White Homsa
and leave MIR. Reed outside in the
bleak November winds OF '9S The
whirltEig OF politics delights In just
such whirls.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-05
MUST GO TODAY

don't intend to carry single wagon
over. therefore will sell TO-DAY all
WAGONS. TRICYCLES at cost.
GEO. S. BELL, Agent,
215 High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-05
TO THE PUBLIC.

Those who have contributed TO the
building fund of the Portsmouth Athletic
Association, and have not had their con
tiibutions returned to them, would con-
Ter n great favor on said Association by
notifying me at once.
EDWARD Il. MURPHY,
Treasurer Portsmouth Athletic Assn.
'UH Second street. Portsmouth, Va.
inl-ci
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-05
FOR RENT.

Stores on Crawford street, near the
market, with . room dwellings, above. ,7>is
Several desirable dwellings,. In good To-
month City water and other niodsr1
eonveniences. JOHN L. WATEON.S .--8
as High sssaet. Portsmouth. VA.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-05
ENTERPRISE WILL Tell.

Success assured beyond our rxnectu-
lonS as there is only II few stacks lett
10 yet rid OF balance OF stock or rurni-
r 49,. ious" furnishings. blankets,
ooh STOVES, heaters. Clothing and
H"mts rninishtnGS. a special offer in
IW'iih ana Marsriilcs. II Is to your adj
= "'lS' 70 cail on u ut once. before all
ia" great bargains arc .onc We rtiii
hhNt Il l"" Choic" GOODS ~ sacrifice
PRICES Com" i,Ii = convinced ut t!:r
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-10-09
Mems and Boys
Clothing.

In this particular line, l may
Say with justice to myself, Tam
at home, AS l have payed par
ticular attention to this line of
goods for the past 20 years, my
knowledge and experience in
Clothing is unsurpassed in this
State. As space is too valuable
in this paper, and not wishing to
make my customers pay for so
extensive advertising. will now
only add a few of the numerous
attractions in mems and boys
clothing. -
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-10-09

rs suits boys heavy blue double
breasted knee suits, never
sold less than $3.50, will SELF
at ST. 40
so boys suits, same as above, in
mixed cassimeres and mil
tons. at S1.O0.
63 Youths suits, heavy Kerseys
and Sattinets, always sold at
4.50 now 2. IS.
"a youths suits, all wool, silk
mixed, best known make,
never sold less than SO will
sell at 4 so
SO youths suits best quality the
market affords, usually sold
from 1880 to 1900, now 6.75
SO mems mixed Casmere suits
1925.
36 mems mixed Casmere suits,
best grade. 8. IS.
"a men S regular 7.50 suits 4 so.
"a mems black Clay Worsted.
sack and frock suits, a bar
gain at 1850, will sell for $50
"a heavy imp. Clay worsted. blue
and black, square and round
sack suits, never sold less
than sis at 8 so
"a finest quality Harris Cassi-
meres. and English Tricots
suits, always sold at 1850
will now sell at CTS,
l50 mems suits, mixed lot, not
one of them worth less than
900 will sell choice at 8 $50.
$50 mems overcoats. will sell
these at less than manufac-
turers cost.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-10-09
)ress Goods.

lyds heavy weight 7-s Do
|nestic 4c.
lyds heavy weight l yd wide
Domestic 4 f-2c,
yds best grade | yard wide
Domestic Be. 4
yds best quality No. Sea Is
and Domestic 5 1-2c.
|yds good heavy, better quail.
8 bleach ID Domestice sc.
yds heavy yd wide bleached
omestiae Sc.
yds beds q uality Domestic,
OrmerlStgold at Sc. now &c.
yds best yd wide Bleaching
hade, at Z 1-2c.
IDS good Mattress Ticking
&c.
Eds best Mattress Ticking
the market 7 71-2c.
Fds best Feather Ticking
rmerly sold at IL 1-2c, now,
l-2c,
IDS best Feather Ticking|
ade. usually sold at zoe.
Nv II 1-2c.
ds Yorkshire Cotton PlaidsI
a Checks. 4c.
is best heavy weight Mis-.
slppi Mills Plaids 4c. |
IDS Jeans cloth. usually
q from 15c to 40c yd. will
y sell at 10c. IL 1-2c. 15c
\ 20c.
Fds good heavy Shirting
evlot at 6 1-2c. !
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-10-09

300 yards Ebest quality Shirtlng.
Cheviot at 8 1-2c.
~-uy-.,---
1000 yds heavy Cottons Flannel,
/ best quality Z 1-2c. ,i:2
500 yards best Bleached Cotton
Flannel, heaviest weight at
8l-2c.
1000 yds dark fast color Calicoes
at Sc.
1000 yds best quality Calicoes in
reminents, formerly cost DC
to To-, now 4c.
5000 yards best known brands
Calicoes in this country at5c
2ooo yds best French Satteens,
most desirable patterns 8 IL
to 10cts.
3ooo yards all wood medicated
Flannels, consisting Of all de-
sirable colors, from 15c to
% 1-2c. !.
300 yds best quality Eiderdown
at 25C.
BOO yds all wool iWorsted Dress
Goods, all shades at 8 1-2c.
500 yards best quality, figured
worsted Dress Goods II 1-2c
On account of the scarcity of
space in this valuable paper, we
will close quotations on this par-
ticular line of Goods, in order to
save some space for few items
and prices in our Shoe Depart
ment.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-10-09
ladies' Shoes

200 pairs Ladies shoes. hand
worked button holes, former
ly 81, ,25 now 75c.
250 pairs dongola pat. tip. over
lap seams, never sold less
than&1 80 now 81.
200 pair same as above, in K E
common sense last at 81 .OO
200 pair fine morocco, hand made
plain or tipped toe. Goth cen
tury style. 81 .25
$50 pairs, same qualify as above
in broad toe, flat heel, S1,25
$50 pairs ladies best quality
button shoes, heel or spring
heel, S1.62.
$50 pairs old ladies morocco lace
shoes never sold less than
81. 80. we will sell at 75c.
200 pairs heavy calf skin, lined
and bound womsn's lace
shoes, usually sold at Fl 25.
now 9Oc.
25O pairs same as above, button,
90c.
500 pairs children's shoes of all
styles and grades, we will
sell from 80 to S5c.
200 pairs mems finest quality
buff lace and congress shoes
100
1855 pairs mems calf skin lace
and congress dress shoes,
never sold less than 50. 90
we will now sell at S1.25.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-10-09

have Just returned from Eastern markets and can say beyond
variety of Goods AS for price convince the most
keptica buyer that will underse house in Canton Now
convince my former patrons will mention few
rces of well known Goods "".,
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-10-09
152 pairs dress shoes, consisting
of French calk skin, Kanga-
roo and Satin Calf, sold ev-
erywhere at 50 80 a pair we
will sell at 81 .65.

We now,discontinue quotations.
in the shoe line, as we now come
to the most important line of
goods that will be in demand this
winter, and the public at large
most interested in. In regard to
the amount of money that the
purchaser is frequently over
charged by the majority of
houses of this particular iue, and
that is. mems and boys ready
made clothing. "
Evening star., 1896-12-16
SUBURBAN NE WS
r FtLLS CHURCH.

The town council met last night ut the council
hail. with Mayor J. ID. Payne presiding and tn.
folio" Ing "onnclnen present, viz: w. F.. Parker
T. T. crocker. j. C. DePutron. W. NJ. Ellison W
IL N0wlan. DT. J. g. Could H. l.. Turner AMI
j. D. Payne. The clerk was instructed to insure
tht property Of the corporation. committee from
IL" Village Improvement Society consisting of
NeS>rS. VI. r Church. T. y. Meckns and George
W Hawxhurst. appeared before the council and
r. ported that the society had voted appropriate
500 toward Il town well. provided the coun,.
would appropriat" a like amount Councilman II
L. Turner moved that the council appropriate the
sum of $50 and appoint committee to cooperate
with the committee from the society in locating
me we'll After considerable discussion the mo-
lion was lost, as the sergeant reported scarcity
OF funds On motion of Councilman j. c. De.
iutron II was voted that the council petition the
District Commissioners to recommend to Congress-
that permission he given the Washington and
rails Church electric railway enter the Dstri.,
ever The AInetiuct bridge. On motion of Council
man W H. Nowlan 500 appropriated to fbe
THREE wards for street and sidewalk purposes The
Following bills were allowed viz: j. e. DePutron
$40 for drawing two contracts for sale of lots In
The gravel bed; James Johnson 81 q, for lishtin.
street lamps; Somervlle & sons SIO5 80 for title.
At meeting Of the young m N Tested in the
reading RON. recently established in Gathers
iian.. a., hohday night the following officers Were
A. LuttrrI. vice president; f. F. Rorebeck. sec
retary; Carlton Garretson, assistant secretary !:
;ga ee Se.sr bSrion lux cs rsassrer EHecqtve commit
and e T. Mankn. The executive committee will
EhNe ctErge Of all matters pertaining to the :.ss-
riation and reading room. committee consist
iIs of Messrs. E F.. Rorebetk. h. C. Buxton and
laws. ~
Rev W kinchoe pastor of the Baptist
'harch. viii bold services Sunday night next
Miss sorrie F. Cooksey has returned from
visit TO Miss Julia Osborn In Washington
I, "a, fancy dress ball will be held in Odd Fellows
H@aii @ Tuesday night. December -. with Messrs
MnilAhi Stranahan. T. F. Rorebeck and F. b.
iiRs ard Ms. j. B. Could as chaperons
IN, families OF =. II. Christman and J. l.. Davca-
port have moved to Washington for the winter
Mr. and Mrs. &. D. Church and Miss Catherine
.ray of Washington spent Friday with Mr. and
Mrs VI. f Church
Mis- A l. lowndes. who has been visiting Miss
Hrtrh has returned to Washington.
Crescent lssige, Junior OrIls of American Nfo
thanirs. Monday night nominated Offices for the
ensuing six months. " "
Evening star., 1896-12-16
Wnshinxton's Library.

From the New York Post
The Boston Athenaeum possesses an in
teresting collection of over 300 volumes
from the library of George Washington.
These were acquired in 1913 from Henry
Stevens for $500 subscribed by about sew
enty gentlemen in Boston. Cambridge, and
Salem. A careful catalogue OF ttese books
has recently been compiled by Mr. a. P. c.
Griffin. formerly Of the Boston public
library and now of the Lenox library in
New York He has examined all of Wash
ingtons letters in the State Department at
Washington, in Philadelphia. Boston, and
elsewhere, and made notes of all passages IN
them relating to his books and the condi-
tions under which they were obtained. The
catalogue, which will shortly be published,
includes, in addition to the books which
were owned by Washington, a number of
others formerly belonging to Judge Bushrod
Washington and other members of the
family, and the large collection Of Wash
ingtonana which the Athenaeum has grad
ually collected.
1t Is intended to add, in an appendix, the
list of Washington's books as given in the
appraisers inventory filed in the orphans
court of Fairfax county, Virginia This
list shows about thousand volumes ard
most of the books In the Atlenaeum col
lection can be identified on IL in spite of
the brief and imperfect titles given.
Evening star., 1896-12-16
Important Pension Rulings.

There are several important rulings in
the administration of the pension laws
made in recent decisions of Assistant Sec
retary of the Interior Reynolds. One of
them is that desertion from the regular
army under an enlistment subsequent to
service and honorable discharge from the
rebellion is not bar to pension under the
act of June 81. The original holdings of
tine previous administration in first constru
ing this act and all subsequent decisions
have been overruled, because the honorable
discharge contemplated under that act Is
from a service in the war of the rebellion
only. 1t Is reiterated that in harmony with
the plain terms of the June act and all
previous decisions dishonorable discharge
operates as a bar to pension to the soldier
or his widow and children under that act,
but 1t Is not a bar to such pension under
the general law for disabilities contracted
In the service or for death from causes
originating therein. This Is in line with
long-established practice.
Evening star., 1896-12-16
GAITHERSBURG.

Mr.. aud Mrs. William Purdun Of Rrownipps
VILE have issued Invitations to the marriage of
th-ir daughter. Miss Rosa Purium TO Mr. Samuel
Browning II Evansville. Frederick county. TIN.
event VIII DE church AFFAIR, taking place on the
erenin; Of Thursday. December ~ In Bethesda NJ
r. Church. BrnwHingsvilIe
MIS- NJ + Trenholm and the Misses Trenholm
"ho nave spent the summer and fall here have re-
turn+d TO Washington for the winter
The public school building at BrowningsyiIe was
discovered to he fire Frislay just In time to en-
able Principal Willis B. Bur,iette and his pupils
with most vigorous efforts. TO quench the flames
fne ransht In The attic. and the slight damage.
10 the roof IL covered by Insurance.
Miss laura =. Trenholm IL convaleseing from a
serious Illness ~ "
Protracted services closed at the NJ. f Cbnr,b
south hon'lsy night. They continued during
Two weela and there were two conversions.
The residence of Mr.. yelehel Davis was destroyed
~ IRE In Damascus few nights ago. The. ir,.
was discovered by Mrs Davis about / O'Clock I'm
the night. the strong odor Of kerosene waking her
of the furniture saved and loss by the total
obstruction Of the dwelling is by insurance
sston raSe Ris 'a Of ay, mas estn In M III
validity of the deed he held for IT. At the Noyem-
ownership Of the property and had moved into IL
three days before the IRE. Mr.. Davis and his
family are unanimous In opinion that the fire was
"f ineendisry origin. the building first being
tied with kerosene.
The convenient new hall Of Gaithersbury Lodge.
No. 211. l. o. O T., on Frederick avenue, just hr, =
ing had the finishing touches put upon 1t. will Ice
dedicated saturday evening. f:3U O'clock. Invita-
tions have been extended 10 Grand Chief Tempiar
H. q. Emmons OF Hyattsville, Grapd Treasurer r.
g. ". Crawford Of this place to be present and
participate In the dedication, and they ex-
pected
The engagement Of Miss GInnie Green and Mr.
James Wooiheid. both OF Ciarksburg is announced
the wedding To occur this month.
Tuesday evening. nj the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
David +. Nirts. the Sunday school board of Ep-
worth NJ. T. Church Is TO bold its annual meeting
for the selection Of officers and teachers 10
serve during the coming year.
Evening star., 1896-12-16

for the republican nomination for Congress but
Jailed to secure the delegates from this county
The committee appointed by the citizens meeting
To solicit funds for the purchase of Il fire engine
ana anu apparatus for fire protection has made its
port Nearly Slo0 has already been subscribed
and the prospects for more subscriptions are said
to he bright Mr.. Charles F. Shaffer. sr.. was
designated chairman of the committee of nine to
make arrangements for the purchase Of an engine
an, other necessary fire apparatus and select a To-
select the other eight members Of his commit tee
~ Is probable that this committee will get
20 WORK ana that Laurel W i'll shortly lie in pos
hre-protective apparatus
Misses Louisa and Alice Gray the guests OF
their rl street home in Washington recently.
tiiss Marie Bagaley of 1GOW 18th street north
Mes,. Washington. was the guest for several days
lately Of her uncle, Mr.. LeI.oy Livingston, on
Miss Antonette snowden left Sunday for New
York to see her brother. Mr. Julius Snowden, who
Mrs. stephen GambriI and son Stephen W
dambrll. who are spending the winter in Balti-
more were in Laurel Tuesday and called a
Mr.. r. l.. Turner Of Georgia is visiting friends
in Laurel.
Mrs. SchoOicy of New York is visiting Mrs
Honora Jartline on 2d street.
Miss Addie Abel of Ashton the guest re-
Gently OF the Misses Owens Gormar avenue
Maj. Cheasman Of Washington has been the guest
OF his daughter. Mrs. A. II. Ison Laurel ave
Mrs. Julia Bradley has returned home after a few
weeks visit to relatives ami friends in baltimore.
Ar. William Keller of KensDgton and Mr. Sam
uel keIlar Of Washington were the guests OF Laurel
friends recently
The Laurel EA,chre Club met at Farland. the
home of DIR. and Mrs II. l.. Coates The prize
winners We're Miss Nellie LOwerec. Miss Myra
waters and DR. Coates. Among the members
Pre- sent were Mr.. and Mrs. William f. Walk. Mrs
Jshn V; TX. Mr.. and Mrs. Geors. Livingston, Mr..
and Mrs. Jay &. Howell, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Henry
Harrison. Misses Mtyene English. Alice Jobc
l., na Brehme Maud Harrison. Jean Crane. Myra
Waters and Nellie Loweree Messrs Hall. I:rehine
Carl Hardy, Richard and Morris Foote Charles
Binsemer. George W. Waters. Wilton Snowlcn
Edward 5; Walk and DIR. Taylor.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. A. Bentley entertained The
Pickwick Reading Club recently ut their charming
h me In Montgomery county. BurtoIsviIle
The program Of the evening consisted Of solo by
Mr. George Keller and Mr.. Luther Brashears and
readings by Miss Annie Bentley end MIR. T. NJ
Baldwin. jr. The annual elet tion Of officers also
occurred at the meeting. Mr.. Luther Brashears
j.. was elected president and Miss Annie Bentley
first vice president. Among the members and
guests present were Misses Annie and May Bent
ley. Hattie Brashears Mamie F1ester. Annie HILL
Laura bentley, Mrs. Luther Brashears Messrs
George Parker, George and Henry Keller, Frank
Robey. Charles Cole, Luther Br,,shcars, H. and
James Il. Tighe.
Evening star., 1896-12-16

In Utah and South Dakota, the courts have
ordered the revision of the completed re-
turns.
In Texas the state canvassing board de-
clared the vote without waiting for the re-
turns from six small counties. -r..-.. .....
was S1312 more than the total vote of
1892 Mckinley received 7,109,4SO and
Bryan. 6.50S, ,6S1, a plurality for Mckinley
of 600 100.
The vote for Bryan and Sewall and that
for Bryan and Watson are combined in the
total vote given for Bryan. Only twelve
states reported a separate vote for Bryan
and Watson. His aggregate vote was 49,
so.
The sound money democratic vote for
Palmer and Buckner was 132O56. The pro-
hibition vote for Levering was 121.174. The
national or free silver prohibitiOnists cast
13, 800 votes for Bentley. Matchett. the can
didate of the socialist labor party, received
:33, ,942
The state board of canvassers of New
York met yesterday afternoon and can
vassed the vote cast at the November cleo
ton.
Benjamin F. Tracy. republican elector-at-
large. received the highest vote cast for
any Of the republican electors-Sl9,SsS, and
highest cast for any democratic elector.
Mt Tracys plurality was 26s.325, which
represents Mckinfeys, :, plurality in the
state. -,
The highest vote. cast for any elector on
other tickets was as follows: National
democratic, James J. Stanton. 1882; pro-
hibition, Emory Cummings. 16,OI3: socialist
labor Jacob thinner, 17.7a1.
The official vote of Arkansas at the re-
cent presidential election was as follows:
Democratic. no 1GS; republican 3I,5i2; ma
tional, S.3 prohibition. 800.
Evening star., 1896-12-16

The fa"i that Paines celery compound is today
relied gu and recommended. both In public and in
their own family by 40 large portion of the most
prudent and thoughtful people in every community.
III uI bc overlooked N determining ones choice
of II remedy.
Paine'> celery compound Is the most successful,
the mos warmly praised remedy-just it was. at
the time of its discovery, the NEST talked of-eyer
offered 10y II physician to his fellow practitioners
and to the public Paine,s celery compound has
more than fulfilled the great things that were ex-
pccted Of 1t when it was first announced tn medical
men a. the discovery Of that distinguished scien,
is. Professor Edward +. Phelps. MD. LID 1t
II The grancfst inyisHrator and strengtLener in h
world Ii offers an escape from nervous eAha,s-
tHn. neurIlsia, sleeplessness and dyspepsia to
rvery man and woman who is robbed of health
Evening star., 1896-12-16
FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE.

The Christmas season promises TO be lively ON,
among the Sunday schools. The Episcopal school
will hold Ci ristmas tree entertainment In their
church Saturday evening December 26. The Bap-
lists have decided to have their tree the following
Monday evening. and Tuesday evening. december
-. is the date fixed upon by the Southern Metho-
dists.
Cards of invitation out for the marriage Of
Miss Mary II. Porter to Mr. Richard y. Shreeye
Tuesday evening, December 2e, at the residence of
tie brides parents.
The county clerk has Issued a marriage license
to Dennis Johnson and julia Deakius
Rev. Edwin =. HinkS pastor of the Episcopal
Church OF Leesburg Va. and Rev w. ii. X.
Pendleton of Zion +. F.. Church of this place cx-
changed paipits Sunday.
Mr. Edward Sinclair of Washington ID. O.. was
the guest of Mr. William L. Graham Monday aud
Tuesday.
Washington ID. G.
Evening star., 1896-12-16
RECENT VANDALISM.
Injury Inflicted on the Beautiful
Marquette Statue.

Marquette statue.
A recent and conspicpous case of van
dalism in public buildings is the damage
which has teen wrought. upon the beauti-
full Marquette statue at the Capitol. 1t Is
the more pronounced intthis case from the
fact that the vandalism occurred notwith-
standing the careful and constant watch
which has been kept upon this magnificent
work of art since it's installation in statu-
ary hall
The hall has never been kept unguarded
since the statue was set up. and has even
been watched by detectives in citizens
clothes. In spite of all this however. the
relic-seeking public have managed to get in
their work. The bronze figures of Indians
on the pedestal have in a number of in
stances been scalped. The feathers and
headdress of the figures, pieces of delicate
bronze. have been broken off and carried
away. The officials OF the Capitol building
are aware how difficult it is to prevent acts
of vandalism in public places and are very
apprehel,sive of serious damage to the new
library building if great crowds are al
lowed to congregate there.