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The morning times., 1896-12-06

dence of Mr. Richardson, and the usual
instructive and pleasant evening was the
result.
who have been visiting friends here, have
returned To their home.
Miss Fannie Duffie has returned from a
visit to Washington.
MI John Lepper of Bridgeport, Conn
mas been visiting friends in this place.
Mr.. :. V. gill, who fSs been visiting Mr.
george Tlse, has returned to Baltimore
Miss Virginia Wauchis is the guest Of Mr.
L. o. Gordon of B!adensburg
Mrs jerome Baxter is making a mo-
tracttd visit in New York city.
Mrs. j. a. Blundon has returned to her
home In Riverdale from 4 trip taken to
benefit her health.
Mrs Campbell gave very pleasant en-
tertainemnt last evening in honor of Miss
Macintosh, the guest of Mrs A ID. Bailey
Miss Matte Howard OF Washington is
visiting Miss Effie Ketner.
a progressive heart party was given FIJI
day evening by Mrs. A. D. Bailey.
Miss Macintosh, who has been the eues.
or Mrs Alfred Bailey of Eladensburg, will
return to her home in Kansas in a few
days. "
fudge Arthur Carr of this place has been
VISITING his old nome at Friendship Anne
Arundel county, Md.
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CHURCH MONEYS ALL RIGHT
Committee Appointed by Presby-
terian General Assembly Reports.
Found Financial Affairs in Good
Condition and Accounts Ac-
eurately Kept.

New York. Dec. 5.-The special committee
of line, appointed by the general assembly
OF the Presoyterian Church ut its last con
ference in May, to confer with the board OF
home missions on the financial affairs Of
the church, which has been in session
here for the past few days, has finished its
lahors.
The committee consists of Rev. DR.. W. p.
Kane, OF Chicago, chairman: Judge r. n.
Wilson, of Phi!adelphia. NJ. Clement, of
Buffalo;S P HARRISON of Pittsburg: Robert
Pitcairn, of Pittsburg; l.. W. Waggy, of
Chicago; Rev. DR.. John Dixon, of Newark,
Nj; Rev DR.. Charles A. Dickey, of Phila-
delphia, a nd Daniel p. Eels, of Cleveland.
The report of this committee will be pre-
sented TO the general assembly when it
meets in May, 1897. An abstract of this
report is given out for publication today.
1t is as follows:
In accordance with the instruction of
tire general assembly to publish to the
church ut large during the progress of the
work OF the committee, whatever infor-
nation might be, i'll the Judgment of the
committee, of value to the church, we de-
sire To announce that diligent attention has
been given to the matters entrusted to us.
We are glad to be able to announce that
we believe that such results will be reached
as will promote the efficiency OF the board
and meet the approval of the church gen.
orally me our WORK is NOT complete,
substantial progress has been made.
I'VE have made a thorough examination
of the securities of the board, AMI of the
books and accounts of the treasurer's
office, with the aid Of a public auditor.
and 1T gives us satisfaction to state
that the accounts are being kept with &C.
curacy and business ability, and that the
income from investments has been realized
with unusual promptness.
I'VE feel warranted in appe alng to the
churches to stand Loyalty by the work be-
ing conducted by the board, and urge i'm
mediate and liberal contributions to meet
the emergency, which is Just now upon u.s.
We are confident that the interest of the
great cause which we all have at heart will
be greatly promoted, not only for the
present, but for the future, if generous and
immediate response be made tn the urgent
appeals now being sent OUT
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ROCKVILLE.

The regular meeting of the W. c. T. U.
viii be held on Aonoay next at 8 O'Clock
p. m, followed by an in, eresting program
by the E. B. NJ. Auxiliary.
Mr.. Richard Nj. Reamy and Miss Mamie
c. Boo h, of Washington, were married at
this place on Saturday last by Rev. s.
X. White.
Eagle of this place Were ma rried on " edncs-
day evening ar the NJ. Z. Church South, by
Rev. T. G. hewitt.
Mr; Henry {. A.i.er has purchased the
dwelling and hay baleing ablishment
and machinery OF Mr.. Ebert Perry, near
Washington Grove.
Mr.. W. W. Russell, secretary to the
Venezuelan legation at Caracas, WHO MAJ
been visiting his home at this place ior the
past two or three weeks, left Tuesday for
New York, where he took the steamer
Caracas Friday TO return TO South i merica.
The clerk OF the circuit { ourt has issued
marriage licenses o the following. Richard
L. Clataugh and Bertic :. Stcarer, Samuel
d. Owings and Anna l.. Holland.
The November meeting OF the White OAK
Farmers Club was held al the residence of
Mr.. ]. v. Vanhorn. 1t was an en- oyablc
and profitable meeting. The full member
ship was in attendance. The invited guests
were Mr.. and Mrs Robert Richards on,
Mr. and MT. Lincoln of Washington and
Mr. Charles Nc ore. The December NEE ing
will he held at the home of MIR. George T..
Windham.
The Eco;e Elite Restante of Rockville
met at the home of Misses Cora and Louise
EdInons one today. Those present were
Isabel Bonic, Eliza and Kate u Gate, X atie
Mcdonald, Katherine Waters Mary Trail,
Louise and Cora Edmonstone.
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CHARACTERIZATION UNION.
Work Done at the Meeting of the
National Convention.

Chicago, Dec. 5.-At the convention of
the National City EvanGeIization Union
today, an invitation was extended by the
Boston delegate to hold the next con
vention in that city. After a spirited
debate it was decided to leave the ques-
ton Of acceptance to the executive com
mittee, with a recommendation in favor
of Boston, so that the 1897 convention
Will probably be held there.
Forty-five delegates Were in attend
ance today. meStiy from Eastern cities
Rev. r. $. Pardington. secretary of the
Brooklyn Church Society. addre SSed the
convention on The town church prob
lem"
Rev. c. A. Littleficld and Rev. George
w. Gray of the Boston and Chicago Mis-
konary Societies, respectively. spoke on
the subject: ''Slums in the great cities -
The various committees then reported.
The board of managers have decided TO
call on the local unions of the large cities
for subscriptions necessary 30 defray the
convention eEpenS es. Rev. DR.. Little
field spoke AT length on the evils of the
Italian padrone system, as it was prac-
uced in Boston.
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Mr.. CLEVE[AND's MESSAGE
Printers Worked All Night OH
Its Closing Sections.
PLANS FOR ITS DISTRIBUTION
Great Care Taken TO Prevent Its
Premature Public oation-COpie
for the House and Senate Arc
Written According to Tfme-Hon-
ored Custom.

Col. W. II. Crook, disbursing clerk OF
the White House, who has been SO long
associated with that position, and has
SO frequently been made the confidential
depository of advance copies of the Pres
ident's annual message, Will leave this
city this afternoon charged with the duty
OF distributing the message to the press
SO that 1t can be published in the great
newspapers of the country contenporan-
eously with its delivery to Congress.
President Cleveland completed the prep
aration of the message To Congress yestcr-
day. lie had a consultation with Secre-
tary Olney in the morning in relation To
the treatment OF foreign relations.
ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
This portion of the message is always
left open till the last, inasmuch as the
Secretary of State is tie only Cabinet
officer who has not the right of making
"A report directly 10 Congress, and at the
final moment there is always liable TO be
a change IN lie attitude of our relations
with other governments which may ne
cessitate change in the text of the mes
sage.
The government printer will complete
the printed copy for the press and individ-
ual Members of Congress by this morning.
The two official copies intended for formal
presentation to the Senate and House
will be in writing, according to unfal-
ms, custom. The copy for the Senate
will be written by Assistant Private Sec
retary fruden and the one for the House
by Executive Clerk Young, both expert
penmcn.
BIG JOB FOR PENMEN.
Tie preparation of these manuscript
copies is no light task, inasmuch as the
present message is understood to make
nearly eighteen thousand words.
In the course of today the agent OF the
President will deliver the printed copies Of
his message to The postmasters of Balti-
more, Philadelphia and New York, with
directions TO furnish these copies to the
managers of the United Associated Presses
to he manifolded and placed on the wires
for release just as soon as the message
reaches the halls Of Congress.
Usually the Presidents intention to COM
municate "a message in writing is made
known 10y the respective committees ap-
pointed for that purpose shortly after l
p. M, and is Immediately followed by the
appearance of Private Secretary Pruden
with the message itself.
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WARRANTS ARE OUT.
Officials of Iowa Soldiers Home
to Be Arrested.

Des MoInes, Ia, Dec. 5.-United States
Attorney Fullen today swore out warrants
for the commandant and trustees of the
Iowa Soldiers Home, at Marshallto wn.
charging them with violating federal laws
by retaining liens on pensions. They were
at once placed with officers for service
Monday.
Those 10 be arrested are: ]. r. Ratekin,
commandant; Trustees S. b. Evans, OF
tumwa; j. j. Russell, jefferson; A. 7.
BirclIard, Narshaltown; q. l.. Godfrey
Des Moines; L. B Raymond, Hampton
John W. Morton, Washington.
Each Information specifies from twenty
to fifty counts, each specific case OF
retaining pension money being made
count. About thirty soldiers, inmates of
the home, were examined, and their tes-
tlmony was the basis OF the inforrIations.
The officers will be placed under arrest
and released on their own Tecognizances to
appear inside Of a week for hearing be
fore Judge Woo!son. They are arranging
for meeting in a few days to engage
counsel and fight the case. If defeated
they VIII appeal.
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STABBED IN THE BACK.
Thornton BraXion Cut in n Quarrel
With n COMPANION.

Thornton Braxton. a colored youth, was
stabbed and seriously injured, about $50
O'Clock last night, by an eighteen-y ear-vld
companion, named Clifton Fauntleroy, at
the corner OF Florida avenue and West
minister street northwest
The knife entered BraXtOn'S back and
produced an ugly cash, several inches
long, piercing 10 one of the ribs before the
force Of the blow had spent itself
The police until a late hour last night
had not succeeded in capturing young
FauntleToy.
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GEN. O'BRIEN DINED.
President of the New York Dock
Board HOnOred.

New York, Dec. 5.-Gen. E. c. O'Brien,
president of the dock board, was the
recipient of a dinner in the Waldorf Hotel
tonight in ackno wledgment of the faith
ful manner in which he has performed
the onerous duties OF his office.
The dinner was rendered him by the
maritime and commercial bodies of this
city, including the heads of the marine
society, produce exchange, maritime as
sociation of the port of New York, board
of trade, and dozen other organizations
Interested in the commerce of this port.
After the dinner Gen. o Brien delivered an
interesting address on the subject of how
to improve the harbor facilities of Greater
New York. Warren B. Hooker and John
W. Vrooman also spoke.
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his revolver, and the preacher fell face
downward across a chair. Curry then
shot him twice in the back. Shears had
the policeman's club in his hand at the
time, but Curry had gotten the best of the
fight.
HAD BEEN IN JAIL.
This witness acknowledged, when ques
toned by Lawyer Shillington, t;.at he
had served three months in Jail on one
occasion and seventy-three days on an.
other for violating the policy Jaw.
Policeman Michael MiIiier WAS lie first
biuccoat to reach the Shears house after
the shooting. Curry was bleeding pro-
fusciy. HIS first words were:
My God, Mike, they tried to kill me, and
almost succeeded"
Muller said Rankin was not in the room,
as he had claimed, and Curry was not in
toxicatcd, nor had be been drinking.
The bfood-covered coat and badge OF
PatrolInan Curry was here exhibited to the
jury.
Gertie RANKIN testified she heard Curry
say to Shears: Il am going to kill you
= yon." Blood was dripping from the
culored mans wounds on the policeman's
clothes.
DR.. JamesT. Arwine, James j. Hayre and
Lawson Holmes gave testimony as 10 the
struggle and killing, and Andrew jackson
Darden. an insurance collector, said he
was in Shears house when tie trouble com
menced and summoned Policeman Curry
TO quell II. The officer had not been drink
ing. Sergt. Barry and Policemen Frank
Baur, Joseph and Smith testified as to
Curry's good character.
POLICEMAN CURR STATEMENT.
Policeman Curry made voluntary state
ment to the jury. He wasCalled to Shears
house by citizen, Mr.. Darden. He climbed
a rear fence 10 get in. Shears was very
angry and grabbed Curry 10y The coat lapel
and threw him across a lounge. Then
Shears pulled the batcn fiom his belt and
hit the officer several times. One heavy
blow acioss curry's head stunned him.
Il pulled my pistol after he had gotten
me in 4 corner and Old Shears TO dcsist
from striking me or would shoot him.
1T was my honest belief that if had
not shot him he would have killed me.
lie had me down with his knee on my
stcmahc and the club raised when fired
with my pistol hand ato ou this shoulder.
| was weak from loss of blood and he
hadn't a scratch. Let me up, Loncon.
or III 81 DOT, exclaimed. Gentlemen, l
was fighting for my life"
The jury returned a verdict after few
minutes delibcration.
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JACKSON'S BIRTHDAY.
President Cleveland Expected to At
tend the Chicago Banquet.

Chicago, Dec. 5.-The local leaders of the
national Democratic party are counting on
the presence of President Cleveland at the
Jackson bir hday banC. uet which is 10 take
place here January s.
A formal letter OF invitation has been
written by Chairman q, odrich, of the COM
mittee of arrangements, and the least that
is expected in return is Il political letter to
be read at the banquet. x-Mayor Hop
kins, who recently saw the President,
brought assurances that the President S
acceptance was not an imp obability.
Others to he invited who will no doubt
lie here are Senator Villas and Gen. Bragg
of Wis onsin, John 7 :, lIish Of California,
.ienry 6attersGn, } II. Cultivate of Ohio,
Secretary of State Olncy, f. W. Lehman of
Missouri, Thomas Gargan of Massachusetts.
eX-Secre;ary of the Treasury FaIrchild of
New York and ,osah Patterson of Ten
nesSee. John K. Fellows was expected
10 he one of the orators
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NOTED MEN TO BE THERE.
Banqnet 70 Celebrate Accomplish
ment of Niagara Falls Power Co.

Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. ga banquet is to
be given here at an early date by the
Cataract Power and Conduit Company
TO celebrate the accomplishment OF the
scheme to utilize Niagara Fails electric
power for commercial purposes in this
city. The details are not yet decided ulon
nor is the date fixed, but enough is known
TO show that it will be an historic event.
The list Of guests will contain the names
of some of the greatest and most distn-
gulshed men of the century. Among those
who will be invited and who, il is eX-
pected, will attend, are: President Cleve-
land, Vice President Stevenson, Presi-
dent-elect Mckinley, Vice President-elec
Hobart, Governor Morton, Govcrnor-elect
black, Mayor Strong, of New York; the
governors Of several States, the mayors
OF the principal cities, Thomas A. Edison,
Nicholas Tesla, and other celebrated cleo
tricians and men who have become famous
In the sciences and the arts.
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WATER Is STATIONARY.
Inhabitants of Chippewa Falls
Think the Worst Is Over.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, Dec. THE water
in the river here was stationary today,
and while there is no immediate prospect
OF the flood leaying the city entirely the
general opinion of the residents is that
there will be no great destruction of prop
erty.
Business men who were compelled to
remove their goods are not taking any
risks by moving back into the abandoned
buildings today. but next week the city
is expected to resume much of its normal
condition. The Wisconsin Central Depot
II badly wrecked and will Rot be fit for
use again.
The morning times., 1896-12-06
BEGAN IRIS WIN TER SEASON.
Columbia Bicycle Academy's Formal
Opening Drew Crowd.

large and select throng attended the
formal winter opening of the Columbia
Bicycle Academy, Twenty-second and p
streets, last night, and participated in
the sport or watched those who did.
The great, smooth floor was filled with
the steel steads and the gliding procession
moved in time to almost continuous music
from the orchestra overhead. Wheels were
placed at the service Of every guest who
desired, while those who watched, filled
the big circle of chairs around the hall
until the late arrivals We're compelled to
stand.
Mr.. j. Hart Britain, marage of the
academy, was in charge Of the event that
developed into social function a S much
as 1T was busin ess reopening of 4
winter pasttime that is incr easing in
popularity. The academy will be open each
afternoon and evening during the winter.
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w. A. C. Second Bowling Team.

The Washington Athletic Club, which is
to be represented in the new league of
second bowling teams, has completed the
organization of its second team and it
consists of William G. Polly, manager;
L. Hixon. James Crupper, Robert Storey,
Henry Bauer and R. McCauley are the
substitutes. The team Is a strong one
and will be heard from in the new league
series. Capt Kidd of the league team
which won two games from the CAROLS
last week, made a record for the W. A c.
alleys in competition, with a score of 2C6.
The morning times., 1896-12-06
GUNB0AT LAUNCH.
Social Features We're of the Most
Interesting Character.

Bath. Ne, Dec 5.-The lunch at the Bath
Iron Works III honor of the launching of the
twin gunboats today was n IL ost brilliant
affair. Gen. Hyde presided. The tOasts
and responses were as follows:
president OF the United States,'' drunk
standing; ITO the Ladies o { tie Blue and the
Gray" Mayor Trowbridge OF Vicksburg,
Miss; United States Navy" Chief Con-
structor Philip Hichhorn. L. :. N: City of
Ships" Mayor r. d. Bibher: state OF
Maine" responded to by Hon. II. NJ. sewall
in the unavoidable absence OF Gen. Cham
berlaiI.. Rev. DIR. Hervey and Mayor Boyle
Of Newport also spoke.
All dwelt on the reunion, at this launch
ing, Of the blue and the gray under the
Stars and Stripes. Chief Hicbburn spoke
of the United States Navy as fourth in
point of efficiency.
The morning times., 1896-12-06
Amateur Pool Tourpament.

A pool tournament for the amateur chan
pionship of the District will be COM
menced on Monday evening, at the West
End Pool Parlors, at No. 1851 Thirty
second street northwest. The following
players have entered for the contests:
David Howard, George Kelley, William
Schoonaker, and Thomas Cole.
Mr.. Harding, the well-known local player,
will referee the contests, and q handsome
gold medal will be awarded the winner
of the tournament.
The morning times., 1896-12-06
GUEST OF LoTUs',CLUB.
Ian MacLaren Thinks the America
People Most Courteous.

Ian Maclaren nfnkS tne Americdn
People Most Courteous.
New York, Dec. 5.-Ian iMaDLaren (Rev.
DR.. John Watson), the Scotch author, was
entertained at dinner by the members Of
the Lotus Club this evening. About $50
persons were present. 'iis
The president of the Cfub,; F. r. Law
renee, presided and proposed the health
of the guest Of the evening. Ian MacLaren
in responding to the toast thanked the
members of the club for the cordial well
come they had accorded him, and spoke
of the kindness he had received at the
hands Of Americans and praised the cour-
tesy of the American people. He hoped
the bond Of friendship between America
and England would be continued and
strengthened, and that the time would
come wien from Washington and London
messages favoring international arbitra-
ton would go forth such as no nation
would dare TO pass by.
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DINED BY j. w. FOSTER.
Distinguished Party Gathered In
Honor of Mr., COOper.

Hon. John W. Foster, ex-secretary of
State, gave dinner last evening in honor
of Hon. H E. Cooper, minister of foreign
affairs, of the Hawaiian Republic, who is
now in this country on a visit.
The guests present were: Minister Hatch
and Secretary Hastings, Of the Hawaiian
Legation; Senators Sherman, OF Ohio; Nor
gan, Alabama: Hale, Maine; Lodge, Massa-
chusetts; Hawley, Connecticut; Chandler.
New Hampshire: Proctor, Vermont; Elkins.
West Virginia; Representative Dalzell, of
Pennsylvania; Hon. Mark A. Hanna. of
Ohio; Mr. Crosby S. Noyes, Mr.. Beriah
wilkins. Mr.. Gardiner G. Hubbard, and Hon.
John Hay, Of this city.
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EVANSVILLE.

DR.. and Mrs. Charles A. Wells have as
their guest Miss Sarah Dawson and Mrs.
Chappelle, both of Washington.
Mrs. Rogers has as her guests Mr.. and
Mrs George Z. Harris of Vicksburg. Miss.
MIR. and Mrs Don Knight of Rockville,
The German class recently inaugurated by
Mr.. Baukages met last evening at the resi-
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GREEK LETTER BANQUET.
New York Phi Kappa Psi Alumni
Entertains College ChaDters.

New, York, Dec. 5.-The Phi Kappa Psi
Alum Association of the city Of New
York gave dinner at the Brevoort Hotel
tonight 10 the representatives of twenty
three different colleges. Last year a
similar banquet was held in Philadelphia.
There was large delegation present from
that city tonight.
Among the colleges represented were
the University of Pennsylvania, Columbia,
Brooklyn, Polytechnic. University of Cor
nell, Lafayette, Allegheny, Syracuse and
Dartmouth. Phil NJ. Leakin acted as
toastmaster The night was spent In
listening to toasts on fraternity events.
The morning times., 1896-12-06

Thirty-rive pieces of brocaded Crystal
Silks in evening gcolors-such as Iavendcr
maize, pink, light blue, cream, etc
would be a bargain at 5Oc-win be Of
rered Monday 3ac
The morning times., 1896-12-06
DISSOLUTION CONCLUDED.
Large South American rradin

h'' &c 'NVutH AHeTICHn IrauI ng
House Ceases to Exist.
New York, Dec. 5.-The dissolution Of
the Coombs, Crosby and Eddy Company, un-
til recently one of the best known and
largest American houses doing business with
South America, was concluded today. In
the spring OF last year this house became
merged by consolidation with the export
department of Flint & Co., of this city,
into the present house of Flint, Eddy &
Co., which has perhaps the largest con-
nections with South America of any house
in the United States
The firm of Flint X Co. continued with il,
banking and shipping business, as q sep
arate concern.
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Distinguished woman Dead.

Montgomery, Ala, Dec 6.-Mrs. Eliza
beth Walker Lightfoot Visscher died at
the family residence in this city at O'Clock
this morning, from an illness OF many
mouths. She was closely related to the
distinguished families of Fry, Lightfoot,
Lee, Walker and Maury Of Virginia and
throughout the South.
The morning times., 1896-12-06
COLLEGE FOOTBALL.
Wesleyan SOphOmores Beat Fresh
men hY q BIG Score.

Wesleyan SOphOMOreS Beat Fresh-
men by Big Score.
MiddletOwn, Conn.,, Dec. 5.-The annual
Wesleyan sophomore freshman football
game was played this afternoon. The
campus was very muddy and fumbles were
plenty. The sophomores had four varsity
men on their team and the freshmen only
two-one of whom, Reymer, was soon hurt
and was obliged toleave in the first half.
Raymond got two touchdo WINS and two
goals for '99, and in the second half one
touchdown. The final score was: SOpho-
mores, 16; freshmen, o.
The morning times., 1896-12-06
Official vote of Nevada

Carson, New, Dec. 5.-The secretary OF
State received today the complete election
returns from the State. Bryan and sewall
received 1902, Bryan and Watson, 575,
and Mckinley and Hobart, 1888.
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SO cents.

Il pieces black RrOcade Satin Ouch
esse for skirts, dresses, etc, small or
large designs, usual .Jc quality for
Monday ...... 80. $50
22-inch Black Peau de Sole Silk
warranted To wear rne-fInished on
either side-cs mot be had in this CITY
under S1.25, for Monday. .SSc
The morning times., 1896-12-06

6,450 Hemstitched Cohasset Pillow
taNes-every seam felied and better
made than you can DO at hOme-Non-
No' '' - lie
70 pieces Figured satine for wrap
pers and dresses-usuaI price you kno w
Is 15c-Monday here at.....6Ac.