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wards until their two heads touch. Then
releasing his hold on his brothers. hands.
sprints gingerly about the stage, walks up
and down a flights of stairs, and takes
many dangerous turns while the inverted
brother maintains his equilibrium as
though he were standing upright on the
floor. While in the same position the
clever duo render number of selections
on the mandolin and guitar. Another SEEM
ingly impossible trick which they
execute is done while the understand"
lies prone on his back. In that attitude he
balances the other, who as usual is stand.
ing OH his head, upon his feet and tosses
him from one to the other. much as Jug
pler would play with ball. Panther Bros.
were the leading vaudeville craze in New
York, and have everywhere been pro-
nounced the greatest of all equilibrists.
The Garrisons are in themselves strong
attraction. They are traves,y artists of the
first rank. AS pOrtrayers OF the funny side
of society they have no equals. There has
never been team OIL this coast like them,
except Clifford and Huth, who were the
leading stars at the Orpheum for several
weeke two months ago. Clifford ana Huth
received the most flattering press COM
ments while here of any vaudeville per-
formers who ever showed in the local thea.
ters. From the reputation of the Garrisons
it is safe to predict like reception for
them. Their work is bright and up-to-date
and always refined and finished.
Friedlander Brothers will contribute
novel bit of entertainment with their mu-
steal act. They are both accomplished
musicians who possess not only the ability
to play exceptionally we'll but the knack
of being extremely funny.
There could be no more pleasing an
nouncement than the ere-engagement of the
old favorte, Carroll johnson. OF all the
comedians who essay the darkey dude
none have ever equalled johnson. He is as
graceful as a ballet dancer in everything
that he does. His minstrel work is of the
refined kind, always clean and bright.
During the past week he has been given
perfect ovation. His character sketches
and recitations are given in that irresisti-
bly, happy manner that pleases everybody
Johnson's humor is like that OF De Wolf
Hoppers. 1t is not so boisterous nor quite
SO strong, but it is finished to a degree and
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Girl. The piece is described as new cy.
clo-comedy, a satire on the bicycle craze
and new woman insanity, and is said to be
full of FUN, song and dance. The farce is
in three acts.
Here is what Bernhardt really said of
Duse: "It is utterly ridiculous to compare
me to Duse. She is a clever comedienne,
of the Rejane order. She has no power, no
poetry"
The Milk White Flag company, one Of
the largest of the celebrated Hoyt and Nc
Kee organizations, jumps direct from Oma-
ha to San francisco to open at the Baldwin
tomorrow.
At Montreal. Canada, a "Biblical thea
teri is being built. Nothing will be repre-.
sented in the new building but plays and
operas adapted from Biblical stories.-La
Menestrel.
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probably affect great many more in
the same way. 1t is impossible to refrain
from laughing when the great seven-foot
rooster struts out and goes through
all the performances of the regu-
lar barn yard fowl. But when
he engages in lively battle with the
trained gamecock, Bottles. the scene is
too laughable to depict. There is not a
single act in the bill that is not excellent,
and the aggregation is, without exception,
the best that has ever been presented in
the history of the house.
Rachel Walker, the creole nightingale,
who has so endeared herself to the public
by her beautiful singing, will be heard Tor
and at the regular performance tonight.
Heeley and Marba, the wonderful aero
batic comedians, and Lorraine and Howell,
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cany drew good houses throughout the
week in The Power of the Press at she Bur-
bank. This is the last week of their en-
gagement.
Manager Petrich's capital show at the
Orpheum is plentifully patronized and
crowded houses are the rule every night.
Rachel Walkers sweet voice will be heard
for the last time this evening. Carol
johnson and Billy Carter have received
most hearty welcome and prove them
selves thoroughly worthy of it.
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has the same effect. 1t is no exaggeration
to say that if Carroll johnson were the
only person on the program he would
crowd the house every night.
Billy Carter has made quite as much of
a hit as johnson. The general public, per-
haps, likes him better. He is certainly a
magnetic actor and he spreads contagion
of laughter every time he appears. His is
droll style, quiet but 90 outrageously
funny that he would make q man laugh at
the jolly minstrel will have q budget of
new jokes and has promised to do more
work on the banjo, with which he 10 such
an adept.
The program would not be complete
without something on the extreme comedy
order and Walter Stanton has been re-
tanned to fill that place.
The giant rooster has been responsible
for q good many aching sides during the
past two weeks, and before he goes will
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0reenroom Gossip.

Roland Reeds season has been extended.
His success in The Politician has far ex-
ceeded any achieved by him in former
seasons.
Alice Nelson does not seem - have
made the success in New York with the
Bostonians in Robin Hood that her new
manager anticipated.
Nelly McHenry will be succeeded at the
Los Angeles Theater by James O'Neil on
the 10Th, 2Oth and 21st inst, in Virginius
and Monte Cristo.
popular favorite in this city, will begin an
engaGement et the Los Angeles Theater.
on Monday, March 18th, whom she will be
seen In . new farce called The Bicycle
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Los ANGELES THEATER.-Katie Putnam,
the charming actress, whose name and
work are known by hundreds of thousands
throughout the land, has an interesting
personality. The smaller world, that
knows and admires her as a woman, is
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The week was a comparatively quiet one
at the Los Angeles theater, although Ezra
Kendall aroused continuous laughter the
last two nights. There is neither plot, con-
tinuiiy nor reason in A Pair of Kids, but
Ezra's delightful fooling atoned for all,
even the very insignificant company that
Is supposed to support him. Richards and
Pringle's Georgia minstrels played in hard
luck, both nights of their engagement be-
ing spoilt by heavy rain storms.
May Nannary and the Daley Stock COM
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drawn even more closely to her than the
greater world, that admires her talents as
an actress. In her lovely home on the
shores of Lake Michigan, at Benton Har-
Dor, she is seen at her best. Over u charm
ing establishment. adorned with mementos
and souvenirs of many lands, and over the
broad acres devoted to fruit and
flower culture she presides with charm
ing grace and dignity, as will be attested by
the many visitors and guests who delight
to throng this beautiful home. Her towns
people are enthusiastic in praise of her
quietly dispensed charity and regard her,
and her equally popular husband. Harry
Emery, as among the best of Ben
ton Harbor's citizens. Though she has
given many years to the stage, having
been prominent in the theatrical
world since she was a mere slip of girl,
she is yet comparatively young woman.
Fate has been kind to her and she
has amassed a handsome fortune.
and her growing interest in
her house and its quiet life,
leave of active stage work within a season
or two; at least, to limit her seasons to
few months in order that she may
devote her time to the, TO her, more
pleasing duties of home life. She comes
to the Los Angeles theater tomorrow night,
opening a three nights engagement in The
VIA Lltne huu, coileuy.ttfdIHd WFItteH
for her by G. r. Dazey. author of In Old
Kentucky. The play is admirably adapted
to Miss Putnam's talents, its scenes are
embelIished by handsome scenic mount
ings, and the company presenting the play
8 wholly adequate to the requirements.
= y =
Los ANGELES THEATER.-The American
Extravaganza company, without doubt the
largest and most expensive travelling or
ganization in America, will appear at
the Los Angeles theater on Thursday
night next for four evenings with a Satur-
day matinee. They will come fresh from
their triumphs at Chicago. and will present
sinbad. or the Maid of Balsora in exactly
the same manner as in Chicago, New York
and Boston. There will be chorus of
forty voices, ballet of thirty and seven
teen principals, together with an aug
mented orchestra, making in all over 100
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THE BURBANK.-This evening at the
Burbank theater May Nannary and her ex.
cellent company will be seen in a grand
double bill. The curtain raiser, The Open
Gate, is delightful and dainty bit CT
pathetic worlS-the story of four lives, two
young and two old, who have fallen victims
to cupid's pranks. 1t is >one of the bright
est single acts known to the stage, and is
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WATER VALLEY.

WATER VALLEY, June 22-Rev.
Fitzgerald preached a fine sermon at
Mission Chapel yesterday morning. to
large congregation. The protracted
meeting will commence at that place
on the second Sunday morning in July,
at II o'clock. We trust that many sin
ners may be brought to Christ during
that series of meetings.
Prayer-meeting was held at Alexan-
der on yesterday afternoon; only few
of our members were present Some
who once took much interest now stay
at home. We trust that all may come
out and renew their interest Many of
you. parents have wild, hayward boys,
and if you don't act christian, and
take part in church work, they will
have no faith in you nor the church it
is time some of our people were waking
up to their duty; they seem to be asleep.
The men are very busy this week
threshing wheat. Messrs. Jones and
Sowell will run independent; thresh
for so much bushel and furnish every
thing.
Miss Ada Nesbitt spent last week on
Snow creek.
Mr.. Will Nesbitt of Nashville is in
our midst.
Miss Beulah Bratton is visiting in Mt
Pleasant. ORESTRA.
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QUALITY CREEK.

QUALITY CREEK, June 2&-As news is
scarce, Mr. Editor, we will not promise
you lengthy letter this week, but hope
1t will be interesting enough to escape
the waste basket.
Misses Beulah Bratton of Water Val
ley, and Marie Eta Harris of William
sport, have returned home after spend
ing several days with relatives and
friends in this community.
Mr.. Robert Holt has returned from
Nashville, where he has been attending
school. We are glad to welcome him
into our midst again.
Mr.. Hatcher and wife of Williamson
county, visited Mrs. Howard since ouI
last.
Mrs. w. b. Giddens and children visi
ted DR.. Sullivan's family at Southport
last week.
Mrs. J. X. Hall was called last week tc
the bedside of her brother Mr.. Willis
Long, who is quite sick at his home
near Mt. Pleasant.
Mrs. Joe Wintrich of Mt Pleasant
spent several days with her sister Miss
Marie Stockard last week.
Miss Adrienne Foster is visiting al
the pleasant home of Mrs. Laura Mel
son at this writing.
Mr.. Ed Hayes Of Cornersville, spent
Saturday night and Sunday with hi;
sister Mrs. f. NJ. Hail.
Children's day will be observed a
Porter's on Saturday the fourth Of mex
month. Zoe AND NELL.
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Trustees Sale Of Real Estate.

By virtue of the authority conferred
upon me as trustee, under two deeds of
trust executed by Dock Thomas and
wife, Adeline Thomas, to 9. w. Wither-
spoon, Secretary and Treasurer of the
Maury County Building and Loan AS
ISOLATION, and his successor as trustee,
recorded respectively in book R., vol.
8, p. $685. and book W., vol. 3, p. 164, r. o.
NJ. c., i will sell at public outcry to the
highest bidder, for cash, free from the
equity of redemption, dover and home
stead, at the courthouse door, in Co.
lumbia, Tenn, on
Wednesday, the 18th day of July, 1896,
between the hours Of 10 a. m, and IL
O'Clock M, the following described house
and lot lying in the fourth ward OF Coz
lumbia, Tenn, bounded as follows: Be-
ginning at the corner of 18th, or Helm
street and Anderson street, and run
ming thence west 200 feet; thence south
100 feet; thence east 200 feet; thence
north 100 feet to the beginning, being
on the corner of Helm and Anderson
streets.
Said sale will be made at the request
of said association to satisfy its debt Sc
cured by said trust deeds and expenses
of sale.
H. 0. FULTON, Sec. q Treas,
junel24t Trustee.
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MT. NEBO AND SAWDUST VALLEY,

Mr.. NEBo, June 22.-On the afternoon
OF June IA, quite a crowd of relatives,
friends aud acquaintance of the late
DR.. Otey w. Joyce assembled togeth err
at Concord to again pay tribute to his
memory by completely covering the
grave with lovely flowers, arranged in
every conceivable way. A nicely ar
ranged program was well carried out;
it was composed Of beautiful songs, a
prayer, and interesting talks made by
Revs. Sam Polk and E. l.. Gregory and
Drs. Sidney Page and Hazel Padgett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin McKennon, Mr..
and Mrs, Win Ruttle, Messrs. Ernest
and Palmer Sheppard, Drs. Hazel Pad
gett, Sidney Page and T. Mangrem, and
Misses Maggie Sheppard and Ophelia
Page, of Columbia, and Dr. and Mrs. e.
f. Collins, of Williamsport, were among
the many who were present at the
services.
Rev. z. L. Gregory being. away as
sisting in a meeting at Waynesboro,
Rev. G. Whit Russell occupied the pull.
pit at Nebo Sunday afternoon.
our Epworth League is growing in
grace" on next Saturday night we
will have literary meeting.
Mrs. Martha Nance and son Harry
came up from Bon Aqua Springs Friday
to see Nh. j. II. Nance's family. Mr.
Harry has gone home, but Mrs. Nance
will spend some time here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ossie Parson, of Par
sons Bend, visited Rev. G. w. RusselPs
family recently.
Miss Annie May Kinzer is at home
again, after having spent some time
visiting her aunt, Mrs. George Nc
kennon, and Mrs. Jim Hoffman a
Concord.
Miss Eva Gray returned home few
days ago, after having spent week
with her aunt, Mrs. c. J. Davis, a
Ashwood.
Mrs. Ella Gray has been quite sicl
for two weeks. past, but we trust sh'
will soon be restored to health. Littl,
Miss Eula Nance has also been sicl
for several days, but is improving.
Mrs. c, p. May berry is ON the sick list
Mrs. Hester was able to spend las
week with friends around Nebo. W.
are glad to see her kind, good face.
Threshers are now busy everywhere
hut one thresherman tells us the yielt
of wheat is about one third short
Love to far away "Elsie" and "Kate,
and a "howdy-do" to all the CORES
pondents. NAsHTI.
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UNCALLED FOR LETTERS.

The following is the list of letters re-
naming in the post-office, for the week
ending June 10, 1895.
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STIYERSYILLE.

STIvERsvILLE, June 22.-The school
at this place was to have closed last
Friday, but owing to the illness of Prof.
Godfrey, he dismissed Thursday the
18th inst. We are glad to say the
professor is much better and will begin
school again July n.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. +. Hill visited rela-
tives in Giles, Sunday. Mr.. Hill will
take charge of the school at Maple
Grove, near Southport, next month.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Foster are in Gull
leoka for few days visit.
Profs. Godfrey and Green are attend
ing the Teachers Institute in Columbia.
Mr.. VIM. Adkisson, of Waco, visited
his mother recently.
Mr.. J. c. Hickman returned from the
Republican convention Saturday. He
reports splendid time.
The mail route from this place to Gull
leoka has been given to Mr.. r. Convey.
He will begin carrying the mail July l..
Mr.. r. S. Foster has been the mail car
rier for several years and has done his
duty well.
1t was just two weeks ago to-day that
the pure spirit of Mrs. Fannie Keltner
Brown took fight to the God who gave
it. She had been suffering for several
months with consumption, and was
very patient, being ready and willing
to die. She was % years old, consist
ant member of the Christian Church,
and was christian of the purest type.
| Her remains were laid to rest at the
Brown graveyard, large crowd fol-
| lowing them to their last resting place,
Elder N. n. Murphy conducted the
obsequies. We extend our heartfelt
sympathy to the bereaved husband and
relatives.
Bate, the thirteen year old daughter
of Mr. Mack Ingram of Pulaski, died
last week of consumption, and was
buried near this place at the Ingram
burying ground.
Mr.. S. s. Digger has been dangerous
ly sick for several days, but is thought
to be improving slowly.
Mr.. Willis Sands of Waco, is at the
point of death. He has typhoid fever
Some of our farmers are threshing
their wheatand oats. The grain is very
good this year.
Mary Hickman is spending few
days with her sisters near Fry School
house. BLONDE.
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GOSHEN.

GOSHEN, June 22.-Rev. Tom Jarratt
preached here this morning. The audi
ence was rather small som ethiDg has
got the matter with some of our people;
they can't come out to church; perhaps
they are waiting for the "big meeting"
to begin.
w. p. Oakly,who has been on the sick
list, is about well again.
j. w. Gidcombe is in very feeble
health.
Mrs. r. d. Black burn and Miss May
McMeen visited relatives in William
son county recently. Mrs. Kellums, a
sister of Mrs. Blackburn returned home
with them.
Granville Pratt and wife are the guests
of w. j. Pratt's family.
"Frankie" and her better-half paid a
visit to relatives at Broadview last
week.
Professors ]. A. Sicily and r. C.
Elan will attend the teachers insti-
tute at Columbia.
Farmers are about through blowing.
Corn is uncommonly fine for the time
of year.
Mr.. William Cook from Texas, is visi-
ting his sister Mrs. McMeen and other
relatives in the neighborhood.
frankie,
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OUR CORRESPONDENTS.
nlarchS
Continued From First Page.y

of their marriage and may they be
ushered into the golden moonlight of
prosperity and happiness. Mr.. Max
well was our former President of the
Endeavor Society. Since his resigna-
ton Miss Lena has been our President,
and also of the Missionary Society
both performed their duty well as faith
full leaders and we deeply regret loosing
them we wish them much success in
their new home at Pulaski.
Mr.. ID. w. Trousdale attended the
missionary rally at Nashville last week.
Revs. NJ. Il. Gabard and w. j. Willis
Messrs Otis Trousdale and jeff Digger
spent the past two weeks in Hickman
County on Swan Creek, trying their
luck with the "tinny tribe"
Wonders will never cease. Mr.. Al
bert Boyd has been threshing wheat in
our midst the past week, with new
improved thresher, with a self-stacker
and self-sacker attached, which saves
much expense and labor; this make
took the premium at the Worlds Fair.
Miss Ida Hildreth of Mt. Pleasant,
visited Miss Media Wilburn last week
Quite number from this place at
tended the closing exercises of Hurri-
cane high school.
Misses Anna Kennedy and Ella
Thomas are attending the Teachers In
stiutute now in Columbia.
The Endeavor Society was glad to
have Prof Hal Peoples, who is now
home from the Vanderbilt, with us last
Sunday evening, and express their APP
probation for his nice talk on the sub
ject, doubts and Difficulties"
Mr.. Felix Nelson is back home on a
visit from Tracy City.
The ladies and june bugs are having a
battle every day now over the black
berries; but from the appearance of
nice cans, the june bugs are retreating
Mrs. Sam Yancy is still on the sick
list but we hope She may soon recover
Miss Mary Porter Amis of Culleoka
spent the past two weeks with hei
cousin, Miss Brownie Giddens.
Ever the same, OMEGA.
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HrUStGeS'S Sale Of Real Estate.

By virtue of the authority vested in
me as Secretary and Treasurer Of the
Maury County Building and Loan Asso-
citation, by deed of trust executed by G..
w. Witherspocn and wife, January II,
1891, and August 20, 1893 recorded in
book W., vol. 3, p. l47, and book 10, vol.
4, p. 900, K. o. NJ. c., will sell at the
courthouse door, in Columbia, Tenn, at
public cutlery, to the highest bidder for
cash, free from the equity of redemp-
ton, homestead and dover, on
Wednesday, July 18th. 1896,
between the hours of 10 a. m. and Il
o'clock M, the following described
house and lot lying in the FIRST ward of
Columbia, Tenn, bounded as follows
Fronting so feet on High street and run
ming back 1870 feet to Frierson St, boun-
ded north by e. G. Mack, south by g.
w. Witherspoon lot No. 2, east by High
ST., and west by Frierson street.
Said sale viii be made at the instance
of said association to satisfy its debt Sc
cured by said trust deed, and costs OF
sale. H. o. FULTON, Sec, & Treas,
junel2 At Trustee,
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Robert Spain ct al. to Osni Bender
man; 100 acres in 7th district, $4,000.
J. Y. Sellers to John H. Murphy; two
tracts in Goth district, $1,000.
T. j. Stewart, to j. r. Lamb; lot in
Columbia, $3.50
John Orr to Mrs. S. w. McGaw; 80
acres in 9th district, $500.
G. L. White and wife to o. p. Rut-
ledge; lot in 9th district, $50
c.. P. Johnson and wife to John Voss
land in LIST district, $3.50.
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THE BE- HIVES
MONSTER UNLOADING SALE.

Every purchase lesson of economy.
Every transaction a bargain. Every Invest
ment at our establishment stepping stone
to near fortune. With this issue this
monster mark down sale begins. Our pri-
ces named below will bear out our assertion:
Full yard wide heavy brown domestic ....... LIE
All of our caicOes, plain and fancy, standard quality &C.
French Bingham, 12c quality reduced ....... lie
Scotch lawn fast cOlors nc early season prices 34c.
Exquisite patterns fancy 3+c
Splendid quality shrting labong people I2c
Elegant quality feather ticking u l$c
White India inon quality Toe
French sateen in brilliant effects, quality ..... s BE
Heavy cOonades for pants, beautiful patterns I5c
Half dressy pants . 90c
Wool jeans pants only 75c.
desirable g0od-lOOkng business coat $l.4O:
Chds wool suits from years Observation-Disclosures. &c
handsome business suit durable $3.50.
fine coat and belonging $3.50
Laundered perca shirts, good 3Oc
Choice of neck consisting silk
Sa'n IN 'eok iOur-n-hana or DOW only 25c
Mems shoes in lace and Congress- all o spite
leather $Il5.
broken lot o grain pillow shoes . . SC
among them worth from $3.50 to $780, sizes 2 81 only 9Oc
Closing out our hats at and below cost Now time buy
Our stock is complete department prices given
adjoining counties, and speedily reduce the
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You Can Find Plenty at Our House
All kinds of machine oils.
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THE GUARDIAN.

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From Fire.
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premium back. Perfectly solvent
and prompt in settlements. Call Oh
Hayes & McKennon, WhitthornC
Block, West Seventh street.
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