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DRAMATIC NOTES.
A big baby show at Sac0, Me, recently created sensation.

A big baby show at Saco, Me, recently created a sensation.
 it Frau Katharina Klofsky Lohse, the German dramatic soprano, is dead.
 ri Margret Mather will give an elaborate production of "A Winters Tale this season.
 fff Tho. w. Keene opened at Cum ber- land, Md. last week ill Richard III to an immense audience.
 if 1.-The Little Minister is soon to be dramatised and will be produced under A. NJ. Palmer's management t.
 fff The Spooner Dramatic Company opened at Altoona. Pa last week to the largest audience in the llsory of the house.
 fff Austin, Tex, has new and hand some theatre. Pity it is that we can't chronicle as much for Pine Bluff.
 Sir Henry Irving revived Gym beline" in London last week. The scenery, especially the Roman in- terior, is said to be extraordinarily magnificent.
 ri Henry E. Dixey has closed his tour under A. Nj. Palmer's manage ment and has signed with Edward E. Rice to play the role of the "Lone Fisherman" in "Egangeline
 fft '.The Prvate Secretary,,-a high class comedy, will open the theatr- cal season at the Opera House, Mon day night, the 9th inst. Seats on sale at Rosenberg's Bookstore.
 fff Demetrius Coliais Bey, husband of the widow of the late P D.. Barnum, died in Egypt last month. Mrs. Barnum was but recently married to the deceased, and she will now return to her home in Bridgeport, Conn.
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A number of our Jewish citizens will meet at the Temple at II o'clock this morning for he purpose of or ganizing a relief association. All in- terested in the movement are invited to be present.
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Father Mageveny, of Little Rock, will deliver lecture on Christian Chovalry. at the Catholic Church tonight. This lecture. was post poned1 from!iast Sunday evening, on account of the inclement weather. Admission 9 cents.
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The Rev. A. o. Evans will preach special sermon to his congrega tion at the Main Street Methodist Church this morning, and tonight the regular song service will be held
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The Rhodes-Haverty Furniture Co. has moved into the McGehee building, on Main street. Manager Johnson informs us that he will soon open up one of the finest stocks of furniture ever brought to Pine Bluff
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Five buegies sold first evening is fair business. If you want one wait Il few days and you won't get it at Mallory's Sale for they will all be gone. 10-4 d1wa1
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THE CHURCHES.

Owing to sickness, the Rev. J. R. will notGoccupy the pulpit of the Rive1side Methodist Church today. The Rev. Dr. Browning will preach in Rev. Saunders place and evening.
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Mallory Harness and Wagon Co.'S goods sold b.y the sheriff and bought by us-we are retailing them at the same store. Don't miss this sale.
 GoULD-GALBRAITH SUPPLY Co. l0-4 d1wI
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Rev. T. M. Mcdonnell, of Dallas Texas, wilI occnpy the pulpit of the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church today morn ing and evening.
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Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock the Ladies Temple Society will hold their regular monthly meeting. An members are requested to be present.
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Gold today limits all production instead of being limited by production. It is the master. not tho measure. Free silver would benefit the world by weakening tho power of the gold god.
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Collais Bey, husband of

Sadie Connolly received from an admiring Californian q box of violets which she placed in her sleep ing room. and awoke in hy steria and partial paralysis. but soon re covered. A physician pronounced the case one of poisoning from the odor of the yiolets.
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Tnc Elusive Hare.

Hanna has all the appliances for cook ;no the hare, but he has neglected the essential preliminary of locating him = Kansas City Times.
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Mrs. II. B. Mzell, of Little Rock, is in the city in attendance at the bed side of her husband, who is i'll at he lnfirmary.
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The Grand Jury adjourned yester- day until Thursday after bringing in about 220 indictments, 175 of which were for misdemeanors.
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Judge Y. F. sorrells returned last evening from Hot Springs after a visit of several weeks. He is much improved in health.
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VIII Support R.yHn.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6-Ex- Governor James Campbell of Ohio, who is in this city, says he will abide by the Chicago convention and vote for Bryan.
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Albert Mack, a negro, plead guilty to burglary Saturday in the circuit court and was given six years iii the pen
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Mir. s. II. zoller, of the Nickel Store. has returned from Heber, Ark, much improved in health.
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Mir. Damon Clark, of Little Rock, representing R. q. Dunn's t'ommer- cial Agency, was in the city Satur- lnN
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Mr. Gus. Waterman is spending a few days with his family on West Fifth avenue.
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The Ladies Temple Society niIl hold meeting at the Temple O. morrow at 3 o'clock D. III.
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Mir. and Mrs. J J. Hurley left yes terday for their new home.
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Mir. J. Wertheimer. accompanied by his daughters, Miss Beatrice and Mrs. Eugene Fies, returned home Sunday from lengthy soiourn at Northern and Eastern summer re- sorts. We are pleased to state that Mr. Wertheimer is much improved in health.
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Mir. Gordon Greenfield spent yes terday at Nesson angling after the finny tribe.
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Mir. Le Roy Leach has resigned his position as accountant at the oil mill and leaves this afternoon for his old hone in Nebpska. Mr. Leach is very bright and cultured young man and made many friends during his brief stay in this city.
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Deputy Sheriff B. A. Wyatt. of Lincoln county, was q Pine Bluff visitor yesterday.
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We regret to state that Mr. Wolf Nichols has suffered a relapse.
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City Attorney F. NJ. Hudson is on the sick list.
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Mrs. J. T. Bradford and child were guests of friends ut Altheimer yes terday.
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MT. E. W. Widiams, of Englisl, is registered at the rrulock.
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Mr. W. S. Rowell has returned from business trip to Alabama.
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Yesterday the Grand Jury took a recess until Thursday.
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The Bluff City Club held an impor- tant business meeting last night. Seven applicants were admitted to membership.
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0nite number of Pine Bluff peo- pie took advantage of the beautiful day to drive out to Sulphar Springs Sunday.
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Mir J. c. Womble. of Little Rock, was in the city Saturday.
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Capt.. N. T. Roberts has retured from a squirrel hunt near Wabba- seka.
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Mr. D. C Belt i~ expected home from St Lonis today.
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Mir. Verge Mnrdaugh came lp from BanLhead yesterday and was Il guest of the Arlington Hotel
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Mir c. W. Wesner and wife, pf Cor nerstone, spent sunday in The city.
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All kinds of summer drieks at Mitchell's. 5I7 dtf
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Miss Anna Can't is at Magnolia, where she will teach school this win ter.
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The County Leaving Court is in session today, lge N. D. Jones br, siding
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Mir. G l.. Madding and wife are in the city today.
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Several cases of mln0r importance came up before the Iohce Court his morning.
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A marriage license was issueI to- day hy the Cuunty Clerk tn Mr. l. $. Reap and Miss Katie Parker.
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that did not readily yield to this remedy. My wife had been, previ- ous to our marriage, an invalid for years. She had a prejudice against cathartics, but as soon as she began to use Ayers Pills her health was restored
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Mir. J. W. Gatllng, of Fordyee. was in the city yesterday.
 Mrs. X. $. Trigg and son are visit ing friends in Little Rock.
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Messrs J. B. Williams, k. C. Will Hams and k. H. Williams. of Bank head, were.in the city ytsterday.
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The Cotton Belt railroad is doing a phenominally large business for this season of the year-both in freight and passengers. The track of the road is now in excellent con- dition and the rolling stock is the best in the South. So much for hay ing a eompetent set of officers.
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MT. Jeff Hicks has returned from d weeks absence in Texas. " here he has large business interests
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Mr Felix G. Smart is on the sick list.
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About thirty of our citizens left for Memphis Sunday and last night, where they will hear Wm. J. Bryan our next presiden1-speak.
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Mr R. G. Walker, Of Wabbaseka, is in the city.
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The Private Secretary company, which appears Ut the Opera House tonight, arrived here yesterday and registered at the Arlington.
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Mrs. C. 0. Harris, the estimable wife of Conductor Harris. is expected home from Toronto, Canada, next MednesdaY.
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L. (. Clement, of Swan Lake, is in the city.
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Qfe Il the ronn- hat is why s.Ila, tEe Que True s-9ys iaFliie givcs HEALTH.
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From Alondy,s l)alI.


 From Mondys Dali.
 L. C. Clement. of Swan Lake, is in the city.
 Mr. R. G. Walker, Of wabbaseka, is in the city l Mir. G. L. Maddipg and wife are in l the city today
 Mir D. C. Belt k expected home from St Lonis taaav
 Mir. E. W. Wtliams, of Englisl is registered at the rrulock
 Mir C. W. Wesner and wife, pf Cor nerstone. spent sunday in the city.
 Several cases of mrnor importance came up before the lohce Cont his morning.
 The County Leaving Court is in session today, Julge N. D. Jones pr, siding
 MT. Jeff Hicks has returned from d week. x absence in Texas. " here he has large business interests.
 A marriage license was issueI to- day hy the County Clerk tn Mr ! $. Reap and Miss Katie Parker.
 Mir. Verge Mnrdaugh came lp from BanIhead yesterday and Nas guest of the Arlington Hotel.
 Messrs ]. B. Williams, R. C. Will Hams and k. H. Williams. of Bank head, were.in he city yesterday.
 Onite number of Pine Bluff peo- Ple took advantage of the beantiful day to drive out to Sulphlr Springs Sunday.
 The Bluff City Club held an impor- tant business meeting last night. Seven applicants were admitted to membership.
 Mrs. C. 0. Harris, the estimabe wife of Conductor Harris. is expected home from Toronto, CaGada, next Wednesday.
 About thirty of our citizens left for Memphis Sunday and last night, where they will hear Wm. J. Bryan our next presiden1-speak.
 The Private Secretary company. which appears Ut the Opera House tonight, arrived here yesterday and registered at the Arlington.
 The Cotton Belt railroad is doing phenominally large business for this season of the year-both in freight and passengers. The track of the road is now in excellent con- dition and the rolling stock is the best in the South. So much for hay ing a competent set of officers.
 Mir Le Roy Leach has resigned his position as accountant at the oil mill and leaves this afternoon for his old hone in Nebpska. Mr. Leach is very bright and cultured young man and made many friends during his brief stay in this city.
 
 Mir. J. Wertheimer. accompanied by his daughters, Miss Beatrice and Mrs. Eugene Fies. returned home Sunday from a lengthy sojourn at Northern and Eastern summer re- sorts. We are pleased to state that Mir. Wertheimer is much improved in health.
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From Sundays Daily.l
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The Spooner Dramatic Company opened at Altoona. Pa last week to the largest audience in the hisory of the house.
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"The Prvate Secretary.,-a high class comedy, will open the theatri- cal season at the Opera House, Mon day night, the 9th inst. Seats on sale at Rosenberg's Bookstore
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Henry E. Dixey has closed his tour under A. Nj. Palmer's manage ment and has signed with Edward E. Rice to play the role of the "Lone Fisherman" in "Evangeline
The morning times., 1896-12-06

bers are couple of motherly old women,
who are some distance past the historical
threescore years and ten in age. Promptly
every Tuesday afternoon they come hob
bling together to the club meetings.
Last Tuesday the husband of the lady at
whose house the club met happened to
come home a little earlier than usual. He
found the entire membership still in session.
His greeting to the membership was most
cordial to all, but especially so to the
-motherly septuagenarians, whose smiling
and happy countenances frankly expressed
the enjoyment they felt at being members
Of the club. When alone with his wife he
suddenly burst out in uproarous laughter.
What Is the matter, dear?'' his wife
asked.
Il was just thinking Of Aunt Phoebe and
Aunt Kate. Are they ymcmbersofthe club?'
Yes
And regular attendants?"
.'Of course. WHAT'S there's funny about
that?''
mot their dptendancc, not that; but I
was thinking-aren't both OF them as deaf
as moles?',
A great light seemed to dawn all at once
on his wife. why, never once thought Of
it, she said. $50 they are.''
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THEY ENJOY THE FEAsTs.
Aged Ladies' Without Hearing Attend
a Chautauqua Clubs Meetings.
Chicago Chronicle

Chicago Chronicle.
A certain fashionable set Of the north
side organized u chautauqua reading clup
last winter. The original plan Of its
ambitious promoters was to take up
list of auth ors and by reading
their works improve, their own knowledge.
Itw as distinctly understood that the meet
ings, which were held every Tuesday after
noon, should be made strictly literary gath
eriugs and not tea parties. The organi-
zation thrived. and the membership, which
at first consisted of only SIX ladies', in
creased wonderfully. Men, let it lie un-
derstood, Were absolutely forbidden en-
trance into this magic circle.
Thus matters went Oh. "Ben Hur" was
read, then ''Hypatia,"' I'll en- rhacke:ay,
Scott, Dickens, aud .other weli-known au-
tliors were tackled, and the ladies had q
jolly good time. One day, however. one
introduced a novelty She broughs box
OF tile finest chocolate drops: or course,
reading was suspended, and over the munich
ing OF the Chocolates ,he club had q most
delightful chat OF two or three-quaftcrs OF
an hours duration Next time the club
met the hostessch had the. daintiest little
lunch ready, that any cpicure might have
envied. Since then the reading has been
sadly neglected, but the membership has
more than trebled. Among the new mem-
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NEW SAFETY CHECK.
The Use of Coupons to Prevent
Fraudulent Manipulation.
Philadelphia Record.

capitalist of San Francisco has sue
ceeded in perfecting Il check, similar 10
that of the blank forms used for money or
ders by some of the express companies,
with the improvement that the size and
tint of the body of the check vary with
the amount for which it is drawn. Thus,
the pink-colored paper is good for any
amount up TO $4,000.
The bodyissevcnando donehaifincheslong
1t is provided with seven coupons next
the stub, each one-quarter of aninch wide
and separated by the blank of the same
width. The merit OF the invention is said
to lie in the fact that the body of the check
cannot be heightened nor coupons added
after they have been torn off, oven with
the pulp process.
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stump of a tail and half of one foot
missing.
To cut the story short, Capt. Jack,
the fcrrets, and the members of the house
committee waited till almost daylight,
but never another rat appeared. Since
then there has not been u single rambler
behind the clubhouse wainscoting ana
the supposition is that the one trophy of
the disturbance.
AT any rate, Capt. Jacks bill has been
audited and paid and once more the
Cosmos Club reposes in quiet, worthy
OF Its name ai
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Easily Satisfied.

The conductor of the night car had tried
to wake him up two or three times, but
without success. However, when they reach
ed the barn it was a case Of must and be
gave him several shakes.
whats the matter? Where am I?'' asked
the sleepy individual as he looked abouthim
drowsily.
'In the barn." answered the conductor.
"Well, give me a box stall and some clean
straw" returned the sleepy Individual, and
before the conductor could get hold OF him
to shakehim againhe was sleeping as sound
ly as ever.-Chicago Evening Post.
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Time tn Omit.

"Do youthink your daughter has good
time, 6rumpey?"
..If she has no better time while she is
humping that old piano than have, you
better present your bill, professor, and
quit" "-Detroit' Free Press.
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A COSMOS CLUB HUNT.
It Was Only After Rats, But Was
Rare Sport Nevertheless.

There was n rat killing function up at
the Cosmos Club the other night which
was attended by the members n evening
dress II is not to be understood that
this staid scientific aggregation has been
turnedinto sporting
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club, that they have
put up a rat pit in
the basement, or that
they intend offering
purses for glove con-
tests or dog fights.
The rat killing func-
ton was purely mat
ter OF self defense.
Justifiable j rodenti-
ci1e, as it were.
Tne ouble had
been wing for
weeks and came near
bringing a b o u t
strained relations be.
q
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- a. a. =
game, and the others
Mark Hanna, OWN
terhis general healthy
appetite an his habit
'er snappin' up every
thing that comes his
way"
The result of the
interview was that
Capt. Jack started
about midnight when
things were getting
quiet and turned loose
the two fcrrets. and
three or four more
that he had concealed
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Built for II.

"The two-headcd man has left the mu.
seum.'
whats that for?"
"He's got a job as double umpire in
baseball ames."-Chicago Record
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ulsuuCGlOn, tlleTe was
a noise in the wall
like a load OF furni-
ture falling down
stairs, and a moment
later Il long, lean ant
muscular rat dashed
out into the room.
Jim andJams nailed
him on the getaway
andpitched him up 20
the ceiling before lie
had time to remon
strate That rat was
a "beaut." " He was
a veteran of many
wars, gray and bat
tln.Gon rrn.l with f.nl,-
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the top story of the building. and then
repaired to the basement with a couple of
terriers TO wait Developments There was
only one rat hole in the basement and Cant
Jack sat down in front of it with the
dogs between his knees. to watch for rats
He fllled up small clay pipe of age and
experience and went to smoking.
Ihe members had drifted in and Prof
Newcomb, after n few shifts of the can
tains pipe, sent bell boy upstairs for a
poA oi hesailas, suggesting In diplo-
matte way that rats would never come
out In the face of such fumigation unless
Ghey all had colds in their heads Cant.
JACK took the suggestion and likewise
the cigars, remarking that box was a
good many for him, but he guessed they'd
Keep When the professor recovered
he signed house check for the whole
Dox ana remarked that it was one on him.
AS the time passed Capt. Jack explained
that one of his dogs was named Jim and
and. the other one Jams, but before he
mad gotten around to the reason for the
t-As..
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S4.49 a pair.

81. 90 Roman Silk-striped Couch
Covers or Slumber Robes. Re-
duced to
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OF governors about
the racket that Prof.
Langley and Prof.
Harkncss were in the
habit Of making over
their chess pla ying in
the room do wn stairs.
Tile billiard experts
said they did not care
II people wanted to
throw tables around
and break up the fur
niture, that that was
the house committees
business, but when
1t got to the point
where they couldn't
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son whom he introduced as Capt. Jack,
adding as an Endorsement that he was
commonly known as Rough on Rats.
Capt. jacks pockets were bulring with
something that wiGgled suggestively. and
upon look of inquiry from Prof Walcott,
he pulled out handfull of squrming brown
fur from either pocket of his overcoat,
announcing that them was the ferrets'
VERY true ,Rodentiferous Exterminatus,"
murmnreu DIR. Mearns
'Never heard 'em called that" replied
Capt. Jack doubtfully. II calls one of
'em Free Silver, for it's sixteen to one ne
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500 pairs Nottingham Lace
Curtains, ecru or white. Re
d1cad to
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1895 a pair.

Sc. so All-over Pattern Chenille
Portieres, full length and width.
Reduced to
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ard was questioned about disorderly CON
ductamong the members, he shook his head
and said "RatSu
DR.. Burnett disapproves OF slang and
frowned severely, but the secretary eX-
planned that he referred only to the rats
in the walls. The board of governors looked
relieved, there was special meeting called
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ana nut ual apologies
offered for the misun.
derstanding. But the
question was, whatto
do? After a long con-
sultation DR.. MearDs,
who is the National
Museum authority ON
rats, was called into
consultation and he
settled it at once by
saying "Ferreis!"
The ianitor was
started out to hunt
ferrets and a couple
of nights ago return
ed wish a short, stock y
and stern browed ner-
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30 fferce, Wilson. and some of the other
o,u anu settled members of the club, who
oecasiohaiiF e .,F play a very decorous game
vi p,ihards upstairs, formulated com
piaint to the board
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The Busy Corner,
Sth and Market Space.
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for charity; to relatives fer
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Ii you do that you will find
that we have given you good
common sense advice, which
will put dollars in your
pockets and save time and
trouble.
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S1.49 a pair.

SPECIAL-All our small lots
of Nottingham Lace Curtains
from l to 5 pairs-goods sold Tor
$50, 81 and s.. To close
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csc a pair.

400 pairs Nottingham Lace
Curtains, 81 yards long, Irish
point and Point d'Esprit effects.
Regular 81 and $3.50 goods. Re-
duced to
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The library, not for
pleasure, butas n mat
ter OF mental disci-
pline, and that he
could not concentrate
his attention on Prof.
McGee's characteristic
sentencesin those vol
uInes while billiard
balls were beingrolled
over the floor over
head and the assem-
bly, hall turned INTO
a bowling alley.
The governors set
QUITO investigate. but
,,-l,nn Gaarat, H..
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Acc a pair.

$50 pairs Nottingham Lace
Curtains, full So yards long
some as wide as 90 inches. Reg
ular 81. so. Reduced to
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$2.98 a pair.

$500 All-chenille Portieres, so
inches wide, deep double dado
and frieze novelty fringe. Re-