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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-04
lr2Y PECULIAR SITUATION,
-roat the Democratic Party at
Chicago.

West and South Arrayed
.i~s- the East-The Electoral
,---.s NJ New York, New Jersey
ana connecticut Willingly Given
--,t, the Hope of Getting Larger
p-~rs rom Other Quarters
M. sold Men Admit That They
All. 55I-on.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-04
FLOWER CALLS ON CRILT0H,
And Afterwards Gives His Views on
West Virginia Politics.

Says West Virginia is Not Really
for Silver, but That That Issue
Has Been Taken Up to Please the
Populists-The New York Gold
Contingent Arrives in Chicago.
Whitney Says They Are Not
Beaten Yet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-16
CHAP MAN
424 King Street, Alexandria, Va.
LOCAL BREVITIES.

jackson Council, Jr. o. U. A. NJ,
meets tonight.
The tug Eva Belle Cain is on the
ways at the ship yard for repairs.
A meeting of the Board of Police
Commissioners will be held at the
Mayors Office tonight.
Belle Haven Lodge, Knights of Hon
or. last night postponed the election OF
officers until the next meeting night.
Notwithstanding the inclemency of
the weather last night but three persons
applied for lodging at the station house.
A marriage license was issued in
Washington yesterday to Thomas F.
Burke and Abbie Myers, both Of Gull
pepper county.
Davis Lodge of Masons of Lynchburg
gave an excursion to Washington yes-
day, and number of the excursioDists
stopped at this city.
There will be meeting of Alexan.
dria Council, National Union, held at
Odd Fellows Hall, first floor north
Columbus street tonight.
Miss Priscilla r. Major, who was
we'll known in this city, died in WASH
ington lest night. Her remains will be
brought to this city for interment.
Rev. G. E. Buck, of Georgetown,
will conduct the services to be held to-
night at Grace Church under the aus
pices of the Brotherhood of st. Andrew.
10 the Corporation Court of Lynch
burg yesterday, Mr.. Alexander Suter
qualified as administrator of John ID.
Suter, deceased, giving bond for 1000.
Mr.. C. G. Lennon has sold to Mr..
Joseph Rodgers the old fire engine
house on the east side of St. Asaph
street, between King aud Prince, for
$1,000.
Traffic over the Washington and
Alexandria electric road was delayed
for some time last night by break in
the switch at the south end Of the Long
bridge.
The Young Mems Sodality Lyceum
held meeting last night and transact
ed some routine business. They also
nominated officers to be elected at the
January meeting.
In the Corporation Court to-day in
the case of G.. A. Lumpkins vs.. Ralph
Singleton, both colored, the execution
of Judgment was quashed by reason
of the statute of Limitation.
George Mason Council, No. us
Royal Arcanum, will hold its second
regular semi:monthly meeting tonight
There are two candidates to be initiated
and four applications to be acted upon
A slight fire occurred at 4:3O o'clock thi
afternoon in the house of Mr.. John Robey OF
Jefferson street, near Fairfax. The fire de
partment responded but their services were
not needed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-16

GOOD TEMPLARs.-Golden Light
Lodge held very interesting meeting
last night. On account of the inclement
weather there was not a very large at
tendance. After the regular business
of the lodge the doors were thrown
open to the public. A splendid pro.
gramme had been prepared by the
committee, part OF which was render
ed. The following is list of the diff
ferent parts: Three chorouses by eight
young men, led by Prof. Renner; three
pieces by the Gilt Edge Mandolin Club,
led by Prof. Hancock; vocal solos by
Messrs. Goodson and Lucas, and recita-
tons by Messrs. Renner, Birrell, Good
son and Herbert. The programme
lasted one hour and was we'll rendered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-16
Did You Ever

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Dizzy Spells, Electric Ritters is the
medicine you need. Health and
strength are guaranteed by its use.
Fifty cents and s1.00 at E. L. Aliens
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-16

FUNERALs.-The funeral of the late
Mrs. Harriet E. Cszenove, who died on
Sunday night, took place to-day, the
services being held in the chapel at the
Theological Seminary. The remains
were brought to this city and Inferred
in the family lot in St. Paul's Cemetery.
The services we're conducted by Revs.
Carl Grammer and w. F. Gardner and
the pail bearers were Messrs. Joseph
Wilmer, Reuben Johnston, G. W. Ram
saw, W. Laird, Upshur and Atkins.
The funeral of the late Columbus
Reagan took place this morning, and
was attended by the members OF Flas-
terers' Assembly, z. OF L.. of Washing
ton, of which organization he was a
member.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-16

PERsoNAL.-A dispatch from New
York says: Consul General Fitzhupt
Lee Is still in New York, but refuses te
see all callers, claiming that he is en-
gagged with private business. He will
leave the city Thursday, going by raj
to Tampa, Fla, and will sail from there
10 Havana on the Clyde Line steamer
Ollvette, reaching Havana Sunday
morning. Mrs. and Miss Lee will &C
company the general.
Mr.. Hope Norton, of New York, who
Is we'll known in this city, is the guest
OF MIR. M. W. Pope at his departments
at the Colonial in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Carter. who
have been visiting Mrs. Carter's
mother, Mrs. R. J., Daingerfeld, left
for their home in Baltimore to-day.
Misses Julia and Carrie Hunter have
returned from visit to relatives in
King George county.
MIR. Park Agnew will leave here to.
night for Norfolk to attend the meeting
OF The republican State committee.
Miss Anna Leadbeater. who has been
spending the past month with her sis.
ter In Petersburg, has gone to Philadel-
phia to become a trained nurse In the
Episcopal Hospital there.
Miss Bessie Baker, daughter of MIR.
and Mrs. John A. Baker, made her
first bow to the gay world of society at
beautiful tea given at her home in
Washington yesterday. Following the
reception was dance and among those
present was Mr.. Robert Lee.
Mr.. 6. S. P. Triplett, of Culpeper,
was in the city to day.
Misses Virginia and Bessie Corse
have gone to Lexington to attend the
wedding of their brother, Mr.. NJ. B.
Corse, and Miss Elsie Y. Semmes, which
is to take place there to-day.
Capt. G.. A. Mushbach, who expected
to leave last night for Cincinnati on le-
gal business, has postponed his visit, he
having been notified that his presence
in that city would not be required until
later in the month.
Mr.. F. G. Mayhem. of Clifton, Fair
fax county, who has been seriously ill,
is improving.
Mics Julia Houck is visiting the
Misses Schoepf in Hyattsville, Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-16
ANN1rA1. REpoRTI;s.-The Board

ANNUAL REPoRTs.-The Board of
Supervisors Of the county met yester-
day and examined and audited the &C.
counts of the county treasurer and OF
the county clerk. The clerks report
shows that the aggregate annual eX-
penses were S15,47S.4S, as follows
Expended for county and district otfi'
GERS, So, 149. 30; paupers, $971.5O; repairs,
&C., at county court house. SlSl AZ;
elections and registration, $2S7 go; jai' ,
$1S5. Is; stationery and records, 1924 50;
contingent, 1857 Al; county court, Sll,-
or. so; circuit court, $6l 81; road work !,
$751; 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-16

|THE ASSAULT IN THE CoUNTY.-As
Ted yesterday, Richard Thompson,
Bailey's Cross Roads, was assaulted
Cunningham's saloon, in Rosslyn,
br Aqueduct bridge, on Sunday after,
bn by the proprietor and others and
[ly injured. Cunningham's place
B long held an unsavory reputation,
being, it is alleged. resort on Sun
Us for idle and vicious people of both
kes and all colors. 1t seems that
|lompson, who was on friendly terms
|th Cunningham, had been in the sa.
J n on previous occasion during the
", and on his return had been assault
by the proprietor, it is believed, be-
use some one had told Cunningham he
IS a "spotter" for Sheriff Palmer.
ompson called aloud for Constable
rke, who is stationed at Rosslyn on
ndays to preserve order, but that Of
ial failed to respond. 1t is claimed
bit people from Washington generally,
er loading up at Cunningham's and
her contiguous places, fall out and
| hit among themselves, 80 that it hap
MS that most of the killings which
We occurred in the county of late
We been of Washington people.
thompson has sworn out warrants
|arging Cunningham with assault and
ttery and also for keeping his bar
zen on Sunday. Cunningham has
en- arrested and the cases are set for
hnrsday, the 18th inst, ct Rosslyn:
he people of the county are mortified
the fact that Westinghouse come
this side of the river to fight, but
ey are exasperated when residents
the county are victims of their bru-
Llity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-16

THE MACcABEEs.-Alexandria Tent,
Knights of Maccabees, will give COM
plimentary musical and literary enter
tainment at the Opera House tonight
Addresses will be delivered by Messrs
S. S. Foulz, D. P. Markey and n. S
Boynton, supreme officers. MISSES
Edith and Blanche Rotchford, Annie y
Forbes and Nellie McMulty, and Mr.
]. 81. Cathell will take part in the e
musical programme. The order !:
making rapid strides in this city, ano
constantly adding to its membership.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-16

itrr
.9l --.e.<-
,,1ypoKrASr DECIsIoN.-The Cir
~ Conrt a Appeals at Richmond has
Gull ,,.s5 fal decision of the U. S. DIS
f' 's Conrt in the case of A. ]. Taylor &
H ;il.. vT IS The Steam Dredge Morgan
D'g'I Sow In this case Taylor &
s saa Of Washington, filed libel
pms pins, the dredge and scows for tow
'sa' saryjces amounting to$l ,0S0. Sub
!s.sS ' the hands employed upon
~ jrqdga and scows filed intervening
T ~ claiming wages amounting to
. .s,I b also intervening libels were
ssd by James Fl. Beach ct ais. for tow
w. services and supplies amounting to
' -, ,6a The District Court decided
|' ' The hands employed on board of
.5s dredeeand scows were not seamep,
~, ~ hence not entitled to. priority of
P.rmsu ID the distribution of the pro-
.:3. Of the sale, ard also held that
rsyIor 4 Brother being the first
5!llsgts were entitled to be
|sid their claim in full in pre-
.rspce 10 the claims for wages
nj al ether claims, and that after the
4vmen; of the claim of Taylor & Bro,
he residue of proceeds were to be dis
|-ibuted pro rata among all other
aiuau,s. From this decision the
and employed upon the dredge and
COWS aud James II. Beach, ct als.,
box an appeal to the Circuit Court of
npeais Of the United States at Rich
|ond The latter court in IFS opinion
BID. first. that the hands employed
Don the dredge and scows appurte-
boz thereto are seamen in the con-
nplation of the maritime law, and are
| titled to be paid their claims for
sges 10 full in preference t., the libel
Ms Taylor & Bro, and all other in
ryenug libellants. Second, that The
|,slauts Taylor Il Bro. are not en-
led 10 be paid in preference to other
|simants under rule 4 of the
strict Court, because of their
wing fled the first libel, but
at after the payment of the
aims for wages, Taylor & Bro. ara
" entitled to share pro rata with
her claimants in the distribution of
/ tund in the registry of the court.
This decision is important, from the
that it settles for the FIRST time
much mooted question, whether
I hands employed upon dredging
|ichine and scows are classed as sea-
D. and slso settles definitely the
wer of the court to adopt rules Civ.
preference to the first libellant
ong claims of equal dignity.
The appellants were represented in
Circuit Court of Appeals By A. w.
|nstrong and James R. Cation, and
appellees, Taylor & Bro, were rep
|ented by Capt. George A. Mushbach.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-16

The SoUTHERN's NEW MANAGER
+ :. Cannon, general manager OF the
Staten Island Rapid Transit Company,
aud one Of the general superintendent
OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
lines east of the Ohio river, is in Janu.
airy to become third vice president and
genera manager of the Southern Rail
way. He has been with the Baltimore
aad Ohio for ten years. He was pre-
vvlcus!y general superintendent Of the
New ork and Northern Railroad,
%nicn IS now called the New York and
futnam Railroad. w. w. Finley, sec
QUO vice president of the Southern Rail
way Is now performing the duties OF
general manager
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-16

MEETINGS PosTPoNED.-The annual
meeting of the stockholders of the Vir-
ginia Midland Railway was held in this
city to-day. Mr.. J. L. Morehead, OF
Charlotte, N. c., presided, and Mr.. j.
f. Hill, of New York, was secretary.
Without transacting any business the
meeting adjourned till Tuesday next,
the 22d inst.
The annual meeting of stockholders
of the Charlottesville and Rapidan
Railroad Company was held in this city
to day. Mr.. J. W. Burke, of this city,
presided, and Mr.. ]. F. Hill, of New
York, was secretary. Without trans
acting any business the meeting ad-
journed till next Tuesday, the 22d inst.
As will be seen by a notice elsewhere
the annual drawing of bonds for re-
demption has been made by the trus-
tees of the last named company.
The meetings were held at the office
of Mr.. Leonard Marbury, counsel for
the companies in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-16

ST. JOINS CHURcH.-Arrangements
re being made to put in thorough re,
air old st. Johns Church at the toll
ate in West End, and to this end
mere will be special meeting Of the
aides Guild Friday night at 1870
clock. This church is in charge OF
tudents from the Theological Semi
AIRY, who hold services there every
uuday. The students will cooperate
Nth the ladies in repairing the church.
tuesday night next the Christmas Gel
bration of the Sunday school will take
'lace, and an interesting programme hss
leen arranged.
On Monday night last pound party
Eas given for the benefit of the Alex
llndria Iufrmary. Quite large guam
lty of groceries and other supplies
We're received. They were sent to the
lnhrmary yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-16

\ DIsoRDERLY NEGRo.-A colored
',a;GVldual who gave his name as Chas.
alexander came here yesterday and
sooh drank himself drunk. He repair
S ga 10 the Fayette street depot where ne
Ueeame very disorderly and said he
H Nss me toughest negro in Washington.
UMceF Sherwood brought his proceed
,ass 10 close and locked him up. This
1uofnlns ne undertook to play the crazy
a ,SS;st and said he drank six .pints q
sn n,0sy Yesterday. He was fined s.,
cbe che living no money was sent to the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-16
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KNIGHTS OF PYFHLss.-The mem
bers Of Meche 10 Lodge, No. s, look for
u.rd to a very pleasant meeting TO-,
warn " n;oht on Whica occasion
morrow a ni 1t Arms, 81. l. Walton,
drano s aae will officially visit this
of Wooa Mochsnics Lodge is next to the
nIdsst lodge in this grand DOMAIN anu
i oit the banner lodge OF Alex Sa 10 az
is full iD attendance ofths members e. is eS'
n Luz ,'isG = ''i' -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-16

A BIT OF WINTER-The mild au-
tumn weather OF the last few days was
chaneed into stern winter yesterday.
The fsmnerature began falling on Mon,
dav night, and it was threatening all
during the day. Early last night snow
and rain began falling, which continued
until 5 O'Clock this morning. The tore
cast cas- for today was for threatening g
weather and snow or sleeti conSina .se
northerly winds, dangerous on 'ne
coast
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-16
HOLIDAY GOODS.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
Established 1861
New Christmas Goods

We display the brightest, cleanest, most
durable, and handsomest Toys in this city,
free from Dust finger impressions, mildew
and the old dilapidated appearance of Toys
stored away in damp Easements, refuse left
from one Christmas to another, if We ex-
pect good results from our Christmas pun
chsses presented to the dear little children
Don't you think it capital idea 70 present
nice. clean, healthy Toys? Our prices are
lower than those offered 10 Washington city
and below those in our city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-16

OPERA HoUsE.-In the cast OF "A
Breezy Time" which will appear at
~ 0oera House on Monday night,
.hers are five comedians and four come
S;ennes The principals are E. B. Fitz
and Kathryn Webster. Agreat deal OF
a snuof,,l ro,isic has been composed spe-
cialy for the production elton Of rt bFs snS
!: il aanends for success entirely ON the
II Tue Ie nate ability of the performers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-16

The Philadelphia Record Almanac for 1897
has been received from its publishers. Like
the Record itself, it's almanac improves by age,
and, as digest Of useful and daily required
information, can hardly be excelled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-16

with 40 ast,; DUET Two young men, charged
,os~ sa''ns We're fined s. each last nigh.
0ff.er So, A'le-Ssnaec, colOrea, arrested by
conduct , W.. voc" Tor drunken and d!sorderly
MIN, vas was aned 50 this morning.
cold win ' .i; night was cloudy and
o'clock ram ram snow and hail until ab5ut 8
Sers at tbs oae PRISONER aud three dodgers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-16
HOLIDAY SALE
AT
MAN s,
424 KING STREET.
Unusually Attractive, Extraordinary
Large Stock and Many
Specialties.
AMONG THEM MAY BE FOUND:

1854 Chenille Table Covers. beautiful de-
signs, excellent quality. Regulation price on
these goods is So. so. Special price for this
sale 81 %.
10pairs only exquisite design in Lace Cur
tains. Worth So 80 For this sale S15
10 pairs only exquisite designs in Lace Cur.
tains. Worth 81 SO. For this sale SOC.
1000 yards Beautiful Outing Cloth. For
this sale Sl2c
5 pieces All.wool Novelty Dress Goods,
rough effects. For this sale soc.
piece Black Henrietta Silk Warp. Worth
$1.OO. For this sale 75c.
IS and 25c Plaids. For this sale 1870.
500 yards Black Saline, full yard wide
Worth 25c. For this sale 15c.
1000 yards Fine Unbleached Cotton. For
this sale &c.
1000 yards Heavy Unbleached Cotton. For
this sale &c
1900 yards Extra Heavy Unbleached Cot.
ton. For this sale &C.
1000 yards Coed Canton Flannel For
this sale 4c.
5 pairs Atwood California Blankets (11-4)
slightly soiled, at $3.50.
Good Quality Cotton Blankets. at soc, Toe
and 81 90
25 dozen Boys Bicycle Stockings. Regular
25c goods. For thfs sale 1870.
10 dozen Ladies' Shirts Worth 25c. For
this sale 2Oc
10 dozen Ladies' Shirts. Worth zoe. For
this sale 15c.
Mems Astralian Wool Shirts AMI Drawers.
Worth $3.50 and $1.75. For this sale $1.25.
S,Sitz Condee and Natural Wool Shirts and
Drawers. For this sale $1.OO.
I lot Scarlet Shirts and Drawers, mostly
small Sizes Worth $1.O0. For this sale Soc
Extra Heavy Mixed Shirts and Drawers.
For this sale 25c
25 dozen Mems half Hose Ususl price
1Oc. For this sale sc.
100 dozen Half Hose. Usual price 12lac.
For sale Sc.
Special Values in
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Silk and Gloria Um.
brellas, selected for the Holiday Trade.
Ladies' and Misses and Children's Under.
wear, Hosiery, Cloves. &c.
Many Specialties in the above.
TOYS, TOYS, TOYS
In endless profusion. Everything to please
the little as we'll as the big folks and to make
Xmas happy memory.
MSrWe will be glad to welcome all who
feel an interest 10 buying seasonable goods at
sight prices.
CHAP MAN
424 King Street, Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-16
G. NJ ADAMS.
Al King street,
ATEyANDRTA VA
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Cllristmas Holiday Rates.

On account of the approaching Christmas
holidays the Southern Railway announces
that tickets will be sold at reduced rates to all
points on its line within q radius of 900
miles. Tickets for the general public on sale
December 22nd to 25th, and December Goth
to January 1st. with final limit to January
4th, 1897, and for students at the various
schools tickets will be on sale in addition to
above dates from December 18th to 25th.
dec16eo 2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-16
lItxs,.dris &azettf.
.-ovrspAY EVENING, DEC. 1e, 1896.
LOCAL MATTERS.

,-.,rqrg YRoBABILITIES.-For this
,iss-.ps this afternoon probably fair
ss1on ,-tiy ,I5ndy weather Thursday; not 80
Ill. ~ rr Srl,.i northerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-16
Handkerchiefs.

Now ready for buyers choice collection of
all Linen HandKerchiefs from the late firm of
Hilton, Hughes s. Co., New York, (successo,s
to A. T. Stewart G. co.,. This line of Hand
kerchiefs. over 500 dozen, bears the above
firms stamp, and those in search of useful
and always acceptable Christmas presents will
find this rich mine worth digging in.
Mems aud L adies', all linen. l inch
Hemstitched 9andkerchiefs. Hilton
Hughes & Co.'S price 40c Our
Ladies' All Linen Is Hemstitched
Hsndkerchiefs. Hilton, Hughes &
Co.'S price 37lbc. Our prize. 25c
Don't fail to inspect this dainty little re.
quisite. 1t is gem.
Mems and Ladies' All Linen, Hem.
stitched Handkerchief, running all
the WY from Zoe, 1870. 15c, Zoe
This lot consists of the every day variety
and are made for durability and long wear.
Ladies' Embroidered handkerchief in
nearly every conceivable pattern at about
half their intrinsic value. We are confident
that the low prices made on this large as.
soriment of Hsndkerchiefs will shake the
foundation of our city and almost create
panic for the bargains advertised.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-16
DRY GOODS.

DRY GOODS.
v Onward & LotbroP,
10th, 18th and F Sts., N. W.
Christmas Aprons.
Our Apron Bazaar on sec
ond floor has every available
space draped and festooned,
and filled with every magma
Bile style of apron, plain and
fancy, for
Women, Girls, Children,
Nurses, Maids, Mattresses.
This seasons line Of Aprons comprises both
foreign and domestic goods, and represents
better values than ever before:
Lawn Aprons, deep hem, or hem and tucks'
generous size, eech
121bc.
Lawn Tes Aprons. trimmed all around with
co,ornd embroidery, wide ties.
25c.
Lawn Aprons, small ard dainty, deep hem
and tucks or embroidery. Suitable for teas,
fairs &c,
Lawn Aprons, with two pockets, colored
embroidery, long ties, each.
Soc.
Lawn Aprons, deep hem and insertion of
embroidery, OF DO der of satin stripes.
15c.
Lawn Aprons, with lace and insertion or
hem and tucks, full size, each.
15c
Cambria Aprons, double width, deep hem
and tuck, long and wide ties, each
5Sc.
Ladies' Dainty and Small Lawn Aprons,
wide hem all around finished tn beading,
two pockets, wide ties, each
Soc
Nurses Lawn Aprons, double width, deep
hem or hem aud tucks, each
SOC
Our stock of higher. priced Aprons contains
some very dainty and beautiful specimens for
both women and children and at very reason
able prices.
Second floor.
The National tribune., 1896-05-21
Didn't See the Pocketboolx
lIeBoS SifiBgs.

A hard-looking tough was on trial in the
Court OF General Sessions. Judge Cowing
was on the bench. Lawyer Howe, i'm a voice
husky with emotion, addressed the Jury:
Gentlemen, my client is a poor man. He
was driven by hunger and want TO take n
small SUM of money. Ali that he wanted
WAS sufficient money TO buy bread. for il is
In evidence that he did not Jake the pocke ct
book containing $500 that was in the same
bureau drawer
The eloquent attorney for the accused was
interrupted by the conyulsiye soks of his
client
Why do you weep?" asked Judge Cow
ing Of ihe doomed man.
Becors 1 didn't see der pocketbook in de
drawer"