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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29

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West Virginia.
Peoples Party Ticket.
National.
For President,
WIN. J. BRYAN,
OF Nebraska.
For Vice President,
THOMAS Z. WATSON,
OF Georgia.
For Electors of President and Vice Presi-
dent of United States,
JAMES BASEL,
OF Weston, Lewis County.
HUBURT T. HOUSTON,
OF Anderson, Monroe County.
NJ. C. SPERRY,
OfClarksburg, Harrison County.
d. B. LUCAS,
OfCharlcs Town, Jefferson County.
DAVID L. JOHNSTON,
Of Bluefeld, Mercer County.
ID. l.. WILKINSON,
or Hamlin, Lincoln County,
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Congressional.
For Representative in the Congress Of
the United States, for the Second District,
VIM. G. BROWN,
OF Kingwood, Preston County.
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State.
For Governor,
NAT. WARD FITZGERALD,
OF Terra Alta, Preston County.
For Auditor,
w. c. MILLER,
OF Guyaudotte. Cabcll County.
For Treasurer,
l. II. OFFNER,
or Barnum, Mineral County.
For Observation-Disclosures Free Schools,
II. Il. MARTIN,
Of Indian Mills, Summers County.
For Attorney General,
l. II. LYNCH,
OF Spencer, Poauc County.
For Judge Supreme Court of Appeals,
a. w. CORLEY,
OF Sutton, Braxton County.
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District.
For Judge Thirteenth Judicial Circuit,
For State Senate. Thirteenth Senatorial
District,
For House of Delegates, Seventh District,
For House of Delegates, Seventh District,
For House of Delegates, Jefferson County,
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Jefferson County Ticket.
For Sheriff
For County Clerk,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-10-29
West Virginia.
The Republican rlcts


HENRY RAYMOND
OfClarkSburg Harrison Count,
w. y. CHAPLINE
OF ShepherdStowu, Jefferson CONT,
JOHN COOPER.
OF Coopers, Mercer COUNTY
J. w. NANDERNORT
OF Parkersburg, Wood County
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Congressional
For Representative in the Congre,, b
the United States, for the Second Digr,
ASTON g. DAYTON.
OF Phillippi, Barbour County
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State.
For Governor.
GEORGE WESLEY ATKINSON
Wheeling, Ohio County
For Auditor,
J.. NJ. LAFOLLETTE.
OfGraftou, Taylor County
For Treasurer,
NJ. 4. KENDALL.
OF Parkersburg, Wood County
For State SupcrintendcntofFrccS ,hoi
JAMES RUSSELL TROTTER
OF Buckhannon, tpshur County
For Attorney General,
EDGARP. RUCKER,
OF WEIGH, Mcdowell County
For Judge Supreme Court Of Appei.i
II. c. McwHORTER,
OF Charleston, Kanawha County
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District.
For Judge Thirteenth Judicial Cfoi
For State Senate, Thirteenth Senli'ii
District.
HENRY {. GETZENDANNER
OF Shepherdstown, Jchs.'on loai9
For House ofDelcgatcs, Seventh Disi8
ROMANUS HUNTER,
OF Berkeley Springs, Morgan O014
For House Of Delegates, Seventh D'''-
JOHN HENSHAW,
OF Martinsburg, Berkeley Cou19
For House ofDelegates, JciierSoa O'l-''
S. V. WANTS,
or Harper's Ferry, Jefferson O'-''
Jefferson County Ticket
For Sheriff,
GEO. II. CHILD.
or Harper's Ferry, jefferson O''''
For County Clerk.
FRANK TURNER,
or Shepherdstown, Jehers'a ''--
For Circuit Clerk,
GEORGE w. KOoNCL
OF Halltowu, Jefferson C'a'V'
For Prosecuting Attorney
G.. w. GRAHAM ...,r
Of Harper's Ferry, Jefferson w.
For Assessor. First District
H. ~ NM fso~rrff
OF Charles Town, JeHsr5'a ~
For Assessor, Second l6su'-7
GEORGE TURNER, ...G
OF shepherdstown, Jefferson w.
For County Commissioner o. "
Town District
S. J. BOYD coosst
OfCharles Town, jefferson
For County Commissioner Of SEP
town District,
&c. TABLER' ,,,.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-16
CRJUES AND CiSf ALTJES.

John Carson twenty-nine years old who refused
10 give his address. arraigned In Jefferson
Market Court yesterday morning on charge of
larceny preferred by Alfred b. Kutscher. an en-
Move in Vantines store. at No. 81 Broadway
Kutscher said that Carson entered the store on
Monday afternoon. accompanied by two women
He said the trio went 10 the second floor Of the
building and that while ne was watching them he
saw one OF the women take two shawls from case
and pass them 10 Carson. Kutscher says that Car
son then passed the shawls to the other woman and
that she started TO leave the store. As the shawls
were valued at $50 Kutscher was anxious to re-
cover them. and he started for the woman. who
was rapidly walking out. He had just laid hands
on her when Carson attacked him. Kutscher and
Carson fought savagely. and great deal of bric-A
brac was smashed. Carsons clothes were also
torn but he was gradually overpowered by
Kutscher who finally backed him over a chair
and wher Carson fell kutscher sat down on him
Policeman Newman. OF the West rnirtieth-st sta
locked up on a charge OF larceny In the excite
ment the women escared bu, dropped the shawls
trate Kudch in jefferson Market Court.
Clarence F. Foster, who arrested some time
ago on complaint Of Emma c. Leroy. daughter Of
dentist living at No Lexington-ave.. who
charged him with marrying her when he had an
other wife living yesterday pleaded guilty to the
charge before Judge Mcmahon in General Sessions
Five women. all Of whom said they rad been mar
ried 10 Foster confronted him I'm court. and this
array caused him to admit the accuse lion. He was
remanded till Friday for sentence.
. Hughes con. a gripman the Third-ave cable
line charged Louis Hnde. OF No. 80 West Broad
way In Yorkvillc Police Court yesterday morning.
with having forcibly boarded his at Forty
second-st. and Third-avc Monday night. assault
ing him and taking possession OF the car Hinde
Is employed as a driver by the Westcott Express
Company He was on his wagon At Eishty'third-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-16
PROCEEDINGS or THE HOi 81.
CONSIDERATION OF THE LOUD MAIL cI.Assifl'A
TION BILL. REGt Y.

CONSIDERATION or THE Lovp MAIL CLASSIFIED
TION Bill. BEGUN
Washington Dec 1.-THE House to-day rather IN
expectedy began consideration y The bill Of MI.
Loud Rep Cab 10 amend the postal Ia" relating 20
second-class mail matter. and IL was the unfinished
business when adjournment occurred at 4:3o o'clock
IL was not taken up without opposition. however.
Messrs Bingham Rep.. PENN and Qugg ,hep'.
~ YJ pleading want OF notice. endeavorcd TO post
pore action but by decisive votes he House rejected
all efforts 10 delay the proceedings. and MI Loud
opened the debate. He characterized the bill as the
most important measure that would come before Con-
gress at this session-one whose disposition Nigh IN
volve the question Of an Issue Of bonds by the new
Administration BY shutting out OF the malls. az the
bill provided. serial novel publications ami sample
copy" newspapers the Government would save. ne
said from $50 100000 to AOOOoOc0 year and make the
postal service not only -elf-susaining but. on the
basis Of presen. operations a source OF profit.
Most OF the session WAS occupied in considering IN"
Senate bill TO perIn the purchasers OF the Atlantic
and Pacific Railroad Company to form "A new corpJr-
alton with the rights. privileges and Obligations o.
and passed. A substitute proposed by Mr.. McRae
Dem. Ark } rejected-1S 10 A.
Messrs Evans rep. kyD Russell Rep. Comm
and McMiln Dem. Tenn were appointed House
con'erroos on the Joint resOlu'i continuing the ex
is.cnce OF the Joint Congressional committee appoint
ed 10 investigate and report on rcguai lions for the
free use OF alcohol In the arts and manufactures.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-16
THE SMITHSONIAN'S NEW EXECUTIVE.

APPOINTMENT OF RICHARD RATHBt'N AS ASSIST
ANT IN CHARGE.
Washington. Dec. 10 (speciaD. 1.-The appointment.
Of Richard Rathbun to the post OF assistant In
charge Of the Smithsonian Institution. place made
vacant by the death Of w c. Winlock meets with
general satisfaction among the large number of
scientists in Washington who come into rea tons
officially otherwise with that office. The assist
ant In charge is the executive officer Of the Smith
sonan.
Mr. Rathbun who will enter on his new duties on
January l. was born in Buffalo, n y and is forty
four years old. While employed In business he he.
came actively interested In the paleontology Of
Western New-York. and joined the Buffalo Society
of Natural Sciences. OF which he the curator of
paleontology from 1869 10 1871 He entered Cornell
In 1871 taking the scientific course. and remained
there two years. During this time he took I'D the
speciai study Of Devonian and cretaceous fossils
collected By the c. F. HART expeditions TO Brazil
and in 1873 wen, 10 the Museum of Comparative 70
8loey Cambridge. Mass. to complete the work on
them. He appointed assistant in zoology by
the Boston Society Of Natural History early In 1874
and continued there until November, 1875 He be-
gan Investigations respecting marine animals at
Eastport Ne, under Professor 4. s. Morse In the
summer Of 1873. and was a volunteer geological as
sistant on the summer expedition OF the United
States Fish Commission in 1874 and 1876. He went
TO Brazil In 1875 ASS ant geologist the Geo.
logical Commission Of Brazil. under the direction OF
Professor c. F. Hartt and remained there until
February. 1878
After returning to the United States he was ap-
pointed q scientific assistant on the United States
Fish Commission In connection with the seacoast
Investigations and the study OF marine inverte-
brates continuing In that place until 1881 In 1850
he was made assistant curator. and In 1888
of the department OF marine invertebrates in the
National Museum. In 1887. on the reorganization OF
the Fish Commission by Dr. c. Brown Goode he
was appointed assistant In charge OF the division OF
INQUIRY respecting food fishes In the Fish Commits
u,@t, ala ha dc and t1.A
time his designation In the Museum was changed to
honorary curator. In the winter Of 1928 he was
appointed by the President represent ative Of the
United States on the joint commission with Great
Britain relating to the preservation Of the fisheries
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-16
MIR ALLEN WANTS An INQUIRY INTO Ai"'h'''"
copprpTIoN AT THE RECENT ELECTION

MIR ALLEN WANTS Az INQUIRY lNI' ""'
copprprIoS AT THE RECENT ELECTION.
vasbipqton Dec IA resolution Tor an inquiry
,,,o tho alleged corrupt Use OF money IN inc '''e
Presidential election was offered by MI "''"
,pon Eeh) in the Senate to-day. ana Wa un"''
49, mia ro,errcd 10 the Committee on contingent
rxpcnses II provides for a committee OF "'"'
senators with instructions to inquire to whh' 'N-
ten, money was used In promoting the nominations
or In Influencing the choice OF frcsdentla' 'l'''o'N
nh, contributions were made by the owners OF
silver mines and god mines. by bankers manuia''-
ur.ra railroad and other corpora TONS, ana "'''-
,ora,res and by companies and persons h''hs
abroad Tho committee r. 10 act ny sn"-co"-
r,ttees and TO ST, during the present SeSs'o" anu
until the first Monday In December ~"
The bin pensonlng Nancy q. Allan"ch' pasS''
and vetoed last session. was taken up an" WIS
uassed Notwithstanding the Presidents objections
~ ranort Of tho final ascertainment Of N" vof.
tor p,esi5on; and Vice President IN the state OF
Arkansas was presented and paced on NJ, - .
Tho credentials OF Edmund winston f''luS ~
senator from the State Of Alabaina-to sncce'" "
Pugh~were presented by Mr.. Morgan hDem.' Ana
and placed on hle. 80, Il, l., Il,
The Pension Appropriation bill was reported PACK
from the Appropriations Committee. ana MT n''
(Reu Mel gave motto" that he would cal IL up
tomorrow 1900. .. r,osda,
December q to Tuesday. January .. was concurred
in and the Senate at } D. IN. adjourned uhtil TO-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-16

Scrofula is a word you don't quite
understand, but if you talk with your
doctor, he will tell You that it is gen
orally believed to be due to the same
cause which gives rise to ConsumP-
ton. 1t appears mostly in those
who are fat starved and thin, usually
in early life a course of treatment
of SCOTS Emulsion with the Hypo-
phosites wherever Scrofula manlfests
itself, will prevent the development
Of the disease. Let us send you a
book. Free.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-16

g, and Thlrd-ave. when he got into di'hcui'y
with coli because IIinde refused to move from the
track A policeman finally compelled MIN 10 re. o"
tho track He then drove his wagon to the Stables
l., u,,,, s.cond.st and later. with three other en-
loves OF the express company. went to Forty
sc,ondst. and Third-ave. and waited FOR con on
his uptown trip Three OF ne men jmmpea on , .e
but con beat them OF with Ms throw,ont oar par
It,nae tnmued on the rear. rushed through the car
onened the front door and assaulted oil re 'hen
opohIsd The levers and sent the car ahead nj Ter.
ga nans II was crowded with men. women and
children n, the time ard !hsy o %Sr" Sfe s,c
oaad"h in overpowcring inde and stopped me car
J,inde was locked up In the East Thirty-hfth-st.
station.
The Count de Toulouse-Lautrec. who was placed
an trial Mondny for assault. was yesterday ac-
,,,.d H. part ~ General Sessions. The jury did
not leave their seats. The Count was arrested on
tho n,ght Of November IS. at Broadway and Thirty
n,n,b-st. on the complaint OF cab driver VINO
ii.seH that the Count had hired his cab and then
drew pistol in the argument about the cab rare
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-16
SYMPATHY AND HELP FOR CUBA.

The New-York Council of Revolutionary Clubs
Yesterday issued manifesto denouncing the
treachery by means Of which. they declare. Spain
has wrought Maceos DEATH and calling on all
Cubans TO proclaim TO the American people that
the Cuban people. though weeping over their cher
shed hero will persevere until they have realized
at any cost the independence OF their native land.
The manifesto also urges every Cuban family to
send to the revoutionists at least rifle. If they
can afford no more. and closes by declaring that
the death Of Maceo far from ending the contest
in SPANS favor. will only serve to Increase and
stimulate the pa triotism Of every loyal Cuban The
manifesto is signed by the presidents OF more than
a dozen Cuban clubs, and is to be circulated widely
among Cuban families
The Junta yesterday received numerous tele-
grams of sympathy and encouragement from all
the world the Cubans i'm Paris sending word
that thew would do all In their power TO avenge
the death Of Maceo
Franz MAYER the president OF the American
Friends of Cuba SAYS that that organization In a
body will attend the Cuban massmeeting TO be
held next Monday evening In Cooper Union TO
the number OF 20oo the organization VIII meet In
front Of No. 5cS East Eighty-seventhost, and Will
march 10 Cooper Union carrying transparencles
portraying scenes from the former Cuban war as
The American Friends of Cuba will meet Thurs
day evening IN Grocers Hall In fifty,seVHnt Isl
pose OF adopting resolutions on the Cuban question
The same organization has issued an address TO
the American people which declares mar spain
plish what her impotent army could not erect.
and asks. shall we LET the ghouish glee OF the
Spanish neoDle at their own fnfamy 90 unre-
buked?" The address ends by urging every Amer
lean 10 petition Congress TO hold out a helping
hand 10 Cuba.
The members OF the Board Of Aldermen signed q
petition to Congress Yesterday urging 1t TO use
It's influence ITO stop the barbari,ies and inhu.
manities being practised upon the people or
Cuba nv the monarchy or Spain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-16
APuY AND NAVY ORDERS

Washington. Dec ia Board of Officers. con-
sisting Of Majors Calvin De Witt surgeon; Will
lam ". Corbusier. surgeon; John l.. Herman. lst
Artillery; Captains William F. Stewart. 4th Artl-
lery: Louis V. Caz!are. I'd Artillery members
with First Lieutenant Charles l.. Phillips. 4th Ar
tillery as recorder. is ordered meet at Fort
Monroe 10 examine First Lieutenant John D. c..
Ho6kinzs "a Artillery. for promotion. .....-
Passed Assistant Engineer +. l.. Beach Is de-
IA chcd from special duty in connection with the
torpedo boat Ericsson and ordered to the coast-de
fence vessel Puritan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-16
THE yOrEuBER EXPORT STATEMENT.

Washington Dec 1.-THE Chief Of the Bureau
~ Statistics reports that the total value Of the
ports Of merchandise from the United States in
November 1896 and In the eleven months ended
November 80 1896 as compared with similar ex-
ports for the corresponding periods OF the preced-
ing year were follows: November. 1896. slOsoSl.-
s37: 1895 ss7. sl25sl Eleven months ended November
a. 1896. ssss $50, 2ss: 1895 s7ss. 800.
In November 1896. the exports exceeded the i'm
norris by $50 O53 SIS In November. 1895 the excess
OF exports over imports s2S. 9s77 e4. For the
eleven months ended November 70 1896. the excess
NJ exports over imports was s26s. csc. 70e and the
excess of Imports exports for the correspond
ing period Of the preceding year was T:l37.&l.
In November. 1896. the imports of gold exceeded
the exports sSe2llis and in the eleven months
ended November 60 1896 the excess Of imports over
exnor,s was S43 $50 4sS The excess OF exports OF
silver over imports In the eleven months ended No
ve,nber 20 1896 was s4i9s50l5.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-16

,.,.v,cy There's nothing wrong with
'H H,ns them-all new patterns the
o'-N' Silk man wants the room. He'll
surely get it, and quickly, too. Prices cut
almost in half
Pink with white stripes. pink with black stripes. blue
with white stripes white grounds with har-lines Of
pretty colors Suitable for dresses, bou;es or
pajamas
silk with corded stripes, was 3Oc; nov lSc.
Silk with shot stripes, was Csc; now 2Jc
silk with shot cluster stripes, was 400; now zoe.
ROtundn.
cv.rrc lack Frost is busy laying the
'N"'I' masonry OF Winter. Skates are
ideal Christmas gifts for boys.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-16
STORY OF MACEOS MURDER DENIED
THE DUKE OF TETUAN DECLARES THAT THE IN

THE DUKE OF TETUAN DECLARES THAT THE IN
srRGENT LEADER FELL IN BATTLE
Washington Dec 15-The Spanish Legation fur
nshes the following translation OF cable d'spaich
received tonight:
Madrid. December 10.
To Spanish Minister. Washington.
Maceo's death took place in loyal fight al Punia
Bravo and caused by our soldiers bullets Ms
is evidently proved by the letter written by the son
OF Maxine Gomez in which he states that ne Killed
himself In order not to abandon the body OF MS gen
erai. The handwriting of the letter has been verified
and also every detail of the fight, time ana circu UNI
stances when Afaceo and the son OF Gomez were
wounded All these details have been published IN
Europe by kilograms from both Spanish and fo,eigh
correspondents. lei A->'
The Legation attached to the dispatch a note say
ing that the Spanish Legation at Washington hopes
to discover the origin Of the report of Maceos as
sassnaton and it a certain Cuban resilient
in jacksonville" The note further says that the
presence in Jacksonville Of several newspaper cor
respondents at the time OF the reported ASSASSINATION
OF Maceo explains the wide circulation OF the
Islander"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-16

,yn.,u,c An attractive assortment, an
" "~.Ss made AM well made, too
sv HsI within the past twenty days.
'"'"'' Shaped after the very latest Paris
models. Description and prices of a few
tell the story:
At ss-fsued moh1ir Skirt, extra full lined
throughout
At "a 50-Black Atwood cheviot Skirts, extra kn
sweep, lined throughout.
At 50 50-Piad cheviot Skirts, very full, lined
throughout.
At $9-Skrts Of DO urete eanine solid black with
plaid effect
AS7 5O-Fgwed gros grain silk Skirts, extra full.
At 81 J0-Fi2ured satin Skirts, extra full
Al sl2-Fm'a full Skirts, PaquIn shLpe, superb
quality MORE frsncase.
Second floor. 49,
pu,ow suAws Pillow Shams, Elder
r'-Io" IN nav" Goats or Wrappers; French
wowrS,s weAp Flannel or India Silk Dress
"o"I' "" ing Sacks. Silk Waists;
Silk, Moreen or Mohair Petticoats; any Of
these, neatly packed in fancy boxes, surely
make sensible holiday gifts. A great
assortment OF each in the Women Wear
Store.
Cambrc Pillow Shams, deep hem. embroidered in
white, 65c
Dotted SWISS pam lawn allu ciHU'Oidcled i"io~
Shams with rufles, up to $50
Dressing Sacks newest colornss and styles, 35e to
SiO5
Eiderdown Wrappers pink, blue, red and gray; collar
bound with satin ribbon, ribbon bow al neck,
grdle at waist, 81
Silk Petteosts, 81 ~ 10 $50
Moreen Pettlcols, - AMI up
Mohsir Pettcoa,s. sl2j ana up
I Silk Waists 50 IS and up
second floor.
o,,rvr., In all this broad land there
0 ",,cc are few If anv finer collections
cxoorrs of Oriental Rugs than here
~"~' They're not all xpenslve--some
OF them are. No fictitious values attached
to them by us.
Daghestan and Shrva, Rugs, desirable sizes. 50 70
SIS
| Hamadan Rugs 3x4 f., s.
Turkish Carpets every SIZE. At greatly reduced pnces
large assortment OF choice Antiques IN hall and cM-
! pet sizes
| Administer Carpet. best quality, 81 % I'd
| Tapestry Brussels. 8Oc I'd
These are unusual bargains.
Third floor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-16
DRIVING CLUB COMMITTEE MEETING

The Executive Committee OF the Driving Club
Of New-York held informal meeting last night
a, the Hotel Lincoln. Owing to the absence OF
President James Butler Frederick steinway ana
other members the election OF omcers went over
,r,u n.x, Monday. II was reported after the meet
,,c that Mr. Butler had declined to serve again
nc president Of the club. Members OF the commit
tee said that the club would hold two trott'ng
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-16

meetings at Fleetwood Park next year. one In
June and the other in September. An extensive
stake programme for each viii probably be an.
programme for the Grand Circuit meeting will be.
i Is said. class for 20S PAGERS and "a class for
2:ll trotters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-16

-ov,- Furniture Store news is attrac-
.o, m,rc tive TODAY. There are holiday
'"o-'' suggestions as well as art IN me
IS Women's Toilet Tables on show: All
the popular woods are represented-bIrds..
eye Maple, Curly Birch, Antique OAK ana
Mahogany Some very handsome COLONIAL
pieces. fresh from the makers. prlce
range is from $40 to SIS. A few described:
AT $lO-plan birch. polished fnish 30 in wide, III
in deep. 81 IN. high beveled French m'Iof
Al Slj-Bndseyc maple finely polished; ~ H.
wide. II in deep. 50 high; beveled mirror 49,
At sls-Soid mahogany. finely polished; % IN
wide. IS in. deep 60 in. high, i5x26 IN. bevced
mirror