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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24
civil .EnvICE ExAnINArloN
For tho Position of Clerk ana Carrier
In the No rfOIk Poaiamce

The United States Civil Service Com
mission has ordered that an eXamina ton
be held by it's local board in this city
on Saturday, December 9Th, 1896, COM
mencing at 8 O'Clock a. M for the grades
of clerk and carrier In the postal service.
Only citizens OF the United States can be
examined. The age limitations for this
examination are as follows: For clerk,
must be eighteen years of age or over,
no maximum limit: for carrier, must be
over twenty-one years and under forty
years OF age. No application will be ac-
cepted for this examination unless filed
with the undersigned on the proper
blank, before the hour of closing bust
ness on the above date Applica-
lions should be filed promptly. therefore,
in order that time may remain for cor
rectiOn IL necessary.
The Commission takes this opportuni-
ty of stating that the examinations are
open to all reputable citizens OF the
United StaeS who may desire to enter
the service, without regard to race or
TO their political or religious Affiliations
All such citizens are invited to apply.
They shall be examined graded, and
certified with entire impartiality. and
wholly without regard to any considera-
ton save their efficiency, as shown by
she grades they obtain in the examina-
ton.
Application blanks. full instructions.
and information relative to the duties
and salaries Of the different positions
will be furnished by II. w. r.. wilkins.
secretary Board of Examiners, Postal
Service, at the registry department city
postotiice.
There are at present eligible for APP
pointment as clerks five persons. For
the position of carrier there are none.
All those now on the list will be dropped
~ limitation unless appointed prior to
March 1St 1892
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24
THE MONTICELLO.
Tho Deeds for tile Site of the Pro-
posed Hotel Passed.

There is probably no longer doubt, if
there was ever any. that the grand new
hotel, the Monticello, will he erected
probably soon. at the corner OF CRANKY
street and City Hall avenue. The deeds
transferring the property have passed
The first deed is from w. c. Dickson
his. wife, Mary p. Dickson, Mary r.
Cooke and her husband. Merritt II.
Cooke, to d. Lowenberg The second
deed is from d. Lowenberg to- the Mon
ticello Land Company The purchase
prise is sS0.250. The property conveyed
is one of the most dcsira BILE pieces in
the city. fronting $50 feet on CRANKY
street, .21 feet on City Hall avenue,
and upward OF $50 feet on Tripoli street,
there being Il fifteen foot lane on the
north to be used in common
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24
In the Churchc. ro.,.,orrow.

Second Presbyterian Church-Ther,
will be preaching Tomorrow at II n. m.
and 80 p. III. by the pastor Rev. W. s,
Lacy. ID. D. Sunday school at $50 a. m,
Young Peoples prayer meeting mt u. m.
First Presbyterian Church-I3ev. DR..
j. X. ilowerton, pastor. will preach to-
morrow at II a. IN. and s p. m. Sunday
school at 9:30 n. IN. Young Peopla's
meeting AT 7:l5 p. m.
Cooley Memorial Church-Puhlic wor-
ship at II and ia o'clock. Morning
theme. The Three Ways" Evening.
"a Word TO Parents" &. E.'s at and
Gao
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24
NO MAN CAN SAY.

well. | tell YOU. No man Knows
just who owns the Seaboard Air Line
1t will never he known until the transfer
is made on the books of the company.
That has no. been done as yet, therefore,
of course, in law the road has not been
sold. Eut for all practical purposes the
road IS generally conceded 10 he in new
hands. y any rate the traffic men are
feeling easier and rates in the South are
believed TO be on n solid foundation,
and 1 eNrcc; chem - t"n.im III 'ItIk-n.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24
ENhiI,itOrs' Premiums

In making the awards to the exhibitors
IN the Ladies' Department of the late
Agricultural and Mechanical Fair seve-
raj nf the premiums could not be got
ten tn the ladies for want Of their ad-
dresses. These premiums can be had if
me successful exhibitors will call at No
40 Butte street. owners for several ar
ticles that We're exhibited i'm this de-
partmeni are wanted. These articles
are also at No. $40 Butte street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24
The Catholic Fnir.

To-day and tonight at the Catholic
Fair, which continues in successful pro-
sress on Main street, will be fraught
with great interest. There will be
music. harps, violns and the graphic
phone being used. The bicycle contest
is exciting much interest. Several COM
petitions will close tonight and the de-
cisions will prove interesting.
The fair will continue several days
longer.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24
That Joyful Feeling.

WIN the eXhiiiarating sense Of re-
newed health and strength and jntornal
cleanliness which follows the use of
syrup OF Figs is unknown to the few
VINO nave not progressed beyond the old
time medicines and the cheap substi-
we'll informed
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24
REGISTRATION TO-DAY
All Voters Should See That There Names
Are on the Books.
REPUBLICANS MAY ENDORSE wHALEY
IL Is Probable That n Formal Dsela.
ration TO That Effect VIII be Forth
coming From the Anti.Lamb Fac.
lion Very shortiy-The Develop.
ment orthe Campaign Noted.

NO matter how much you may have
talked and proselyted and worked from
rosy morn to dewy eve, II you are not
registered when the third of next month
comes around, you will find yourself de-
priNed or your suffrage.
To-day Is registration day, and every
voter who has not previously registered
should do SO at once.
The following are the places OF regis
tration:
First Ward-John S. Barbour Club, r..
r.. Pitt. Hunter Woods Hall, j. T.
Second Ward-Courthouse. Charles j.
Cannon. Stone Bridge. G. J. Walker.
Third Ward-Corner Charlotte and
Cumberland streets. 5. j. Anderson. Cor
ner CRANKY and Charlotte streets, J.
Hugh Henry.
Fourth Ward-Stonewall Club, Church
street. w. Fl. Jacques. Newton Hin. 10
seph hamburger.
Fifth Ward-Corner Park and Ham
lin avenues, William Reeve. Corner
Kelly and Brambleton avenues, .. T.
Sixth Ward-Odd Fellows Hall, r. L.
Holland.
1t is expected that those Republicans
in this district who are opposed to the
regular Republican organization will
very shortly endorse Whaley, the nomi-
their formal declaration to this effect
will be Forthcoming does not now APP
pear, but at their meeting in the Third
Ward next Tuesday evening ii is en-
pected that such action will be taken.
Candidate Young and others spoke at
Hampton last night.
The Italians OF this section will dis
cuss the money question Monday night
next at Richardson's Hall.
Candidate Young and others speak at
Poquosin, York county, to-day.
The Bryan and Sewnll Free Silver
Club was TO have had q meeting at it's
hall, corner of Bank street and City Hall
avenue last night. but owing to the
inclement weather it was postponed.
The biggest rally the Stonewall Demo-
cratic Club has had during the cam
paign took place at their rooms on up
per Church street last night. At least
800 attended and forcible speeches We're
made by well known local speakers. Az
ter the speech-making refreshments
We're served.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24
Among Our Cotton Men.

Cloudy weather in cotton belt
Liverpool future contract market nd-
vanced to ! points, closing steady.
Silver 80 1-l6d-decline 116d. per
ounce.
New York future contract market ad-
vanced 1G TO Is points. closing very
steady. Sales. $4,000 bales. January,
SOP 10 SOB; March, S13 To S.l4; May. $50
to S.23. Spot quotations advanced Lice.
New Orleans future contracts ad-
vanced 16 points. January, 7.65.
United States ports receipts ycster-
day were Gl,0i2 bales, against 1876
bales last year and 1874 bales in 1894.
New Orleans estimate for to-day are
1900 to HOOD bales, against 2l.240 bales
last Ncar.anl L. 1g6 hnleS in 1891
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24

If your children are subject to croun
watch for the first symptom Of the dis
ease--hoarseness. If ChamherI,in,s
Cough Remedy is given as soon as The
child becomes hoarse, II will prevent
the attack. Even after the GROUP cough
has appeared the attack can always be
prevented by giving this remedy. 1t is
also Invaluable for colds and whoopinp
cough. For sale by all druggists.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24
worth Walking For See.

&c and 12lac Dress Goods at Levy
Bros Bargain Store. CSC. Childrcn's
Cloth Caps. Ladies' Stylish Coats
and Capes.. Childrens new Styl.
Jackets. and bargains in Winter Under
Wear. Blankets and Bed Comforters.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24
Mirchberg Lenses.

y full supply of these superior lenses
nwaya on hand. Spectacles of all kinds
and Il general line OF optical goods are
10 be found at The Casket Kodaks
ana supplies and the best lines of silver
and jewelry. Call on c. +. Greenwood
& Bro.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24

Storm signals were ordered up for this
section last evening. y storm. central
yesterday over Mississippi. is moving
northeast wardly at about fifty miles per
hour. and will cause dangerous gales on
the Carolina coast to-day
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24
Beautiful Present To Every Customer
IfIIG Wcck.

Lovely Stamped Centre Piece will be-
presented 20 each customer purchasing
one dozen File or Wash Twist Line of
stamped Linens al less than cost this
week. w \. Por,lock. trustee for K. A.
Saunders
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24
TO CURE COLD ONEDAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinlne Tablet.
All druggists refund the money If
fails TO cure. 25c. spS-tu, thu, sat. I'm
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24
At Auction To-day.

H. IL Morris will sell at auction. in
front of his auction-hous No. A. New
Market Place. at 10 o'clock this morning
horses, buggies, wagons and u lot of fur
niture and carpets.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24
Burruss. Son & Co..
BAN KER RS.

Commercial and other business paper
discounted.
Loans negotiated on favorable terms.
CITY bonds and other securities bought
and sold.
Deposits received and accounts in
Vited.
lnieres, allowed on time deposits.
safe deposit boxes for rent Charges
moderate.
Draw bills Of Exchange and make cable
transfers 10 Europe. '
Letters Of credit issued TO pripcin,,
cities of the world.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24
Its Hard Ia Sny.

Us hard 10 say VINO viii be elected
EENan OF Mckiniey-but business mus,
:" on ana 10 ihai end we are stocking
up. Having reduced our stock dnrins
IN" duii summer months, we arc now,
prepared II" show almost an entirai,.
new display. Don't fail to see our lina
OF sterling toilet goods and tea SETS T'ha
assortment i decidedly the largest in
me cry ana the prices YOU will find
FRANK II. GALE
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24
Special bargains rms we.u

SpecihI bargains This Week
Ladies Cloth and Plush Capes. 50 IN
to $1,000 T-''o
Ladies' black separate Skirts ,S4s
81 as. $2.43. ''''0'
Chenille Table Covers. 29c.. Iac. 75c
Children's Silk Caps. csc. to s4ss,
Winter Underwear, special prices
WR1GHT'S, la6 Main street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24
sunday Excursion 10 ola Point.

The Old Dominion Steamer "North
ampion or "Accomack" will leave Bay
line wharf every Sunday for Fortress
Monroe at 10 n. IN. Returning. will leave
Fortress Monroe at p. m. Fare 20
cents round trip oct2-uot su-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24

Always in season. Hopkins Steam ed
Hominy CHulled Corn Eierant I'm AZ
IA AT!K. Quart can. 10 cents
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24

Do Your eyes burn or blur? Are Won
troubled with headache? The proper
glasses. in most cases. will afford relief,
See DR.. Week
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24

Prevent sickness and save doctors bills
at this season by keeping your blood rich
ana pure with Hoods SarsapariIa.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24

Prices and quality are strong parts in
our underwear line. We can give Won
me lowest price and highest quality.
Come see us.
RUDOLPH & WALLACE.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24

DIR. Week. eye expert, is located per-
nanently. Examinations free F, ".
Gals. 1872 Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24
SALE STILL IN DOUBT
A Prominent Railway Man Says Nobody
Knows Who Owns the Seahoard.
THE LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE DIcKER
No Fresh Developments Concerning
tho New Deal The Impression
Among Southern Passenger Traffic
Men Said to BE that Seabonrd Rate
Wars Are Things OF tile Past.

There were no new developments yes
terday regarding the rumored dicker for
the TRANSFER OF the Seaboard Air Line
STOCK purchased by the Ryan syndicate
to the Louisville and Nashville system
Nothing more is known at the present
stage OF the transaction than what was
contained In the Virginian's story of
yesterday morning. but he Delrf Is ex-
pressed that the reported deal is really
In progress and that if it is success sful
the Southern VIII find the Seaboard its
foe as In the past
~ prominent member of the Southern
States Passenger Association. who
passed through Norfolk last evening en-
route to Atlanta, said to IL Virginian re-
preventative. Yes. | am just returning
from trip to New York, where ! at
tended a. meeting of the committee of
the association. The business transact
ed was entirely of a routine nature, and
the injunction regarding cut rates.
which was billed for consideration and
discussion. was scarcely touched.
FRIENDL1ER TO $. A. l..
Railway men are inclined 10 look
upon the Seaboard with friendlier feel
ing now, since the announcement that il
would be operated in harmony with
other lines"
The Southern. you mean" suggested
the reporter.
We'll. not necessarily. Anyway We
regard cut rates as bugaboos of the past
so far as the Seaboard Is concerned"
Why? Simply because the syndica te
which expects to purchase the system
Will operate it as an Investment. and
they will know that rate wars are by no
means Icmunerative."
Which expects to purchase the sys-
tenn. believe you said?" queried the
repO. to-.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24
T. r. ROGERS.

NOO1VS III AND TT COTIUMBIA BUILJJ.
ING CRANKY STREET.
EOh RENT.
Dwelling Olncy Road, Client.
Dwelling No. 7l5 Highland avenue.
Dwelling No. i9I Main street.
Dwelling No. 9o9 Chapel street.
Dwelling No. 52J Main street.
Dwelling No. il6la Main street.
Dwelling No. IL and AZ York Place
Dwelling No. IL College Place.
Dwelling No. 2i9 Frecmason street
Dwelling No. lG0 Boush street.
Dwelling No. IL High street, 50 per month
Flat No. ~ Granny street.
store No. les. (old number) Main street.
Store No. 4lG Main street.
Stores Nos. 1851. and iA7 Church street
Stores Nos. As and AZ Commerce
Stores Nos. 1875 Water street
Offices OH Bank, CRANKY and Commerce
Streets.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24

The Bryan and Sewnll Free Silver
Club was TO have had q meeting at its
hall, corner of Bank street and City Hail
avenue last night. but owing to the
inclement weather it was postponed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24

Candidate Young and others speak at
Poquosin, York county, to-day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-24

The Italians Of this section will dis
cuss the money question Monday nigh
next at Richardson's Hall.
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What We are Coming To.

From Muehchener Nueste Naehriehten.s
Scene A school room in the year
1900.
Teacher Ito new boy)-Hans, have
you got your certificate of vaccination
against smallpox?
Eyes, sir.
Have you been inOculated for croup?'
Eyes, sir.
Have you had an injection of cholera
bacillus p
Eyes, sir.
"Have you written guarantee that you
are proof against whooping cough, measles
and scarlet fever?''
Eyes, sir.
"Are you provided with your own drink
ing cup?'
eyes, sir.
"Will you make solemn promise never
to exchange sponges with the other boys
and never to use any other pencil but your
own p
ayes, SIR
'.Do you agree to have your books fun
igated with sulphur and your clothes
sprinkled with chloride of lime once a
week p
''Yes, sir. =
Hans, l see that you fulfill all the re-
quirements of modern hygienics. Now
you can climb that wire, place yourself on
an isolated aluminium seat and commence
doing your sums. -
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VUNNkCIING WITH
P. 4 r. R. at Shippensburg and Go,.-,
Norfolk \ Western R. K. at Hsoasysuufgi
3. u Q. Railroad at Hagerstown ana sSSles N
Runs, Penna. R. r. at BrpeavS;Iloo nefry
Hanoveri P. w. q B., N. c. and p a3 q
Railroads at Union Station. Bald. a Z.
Schedule in effect September 20. 1sos
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4ortrp.
The Pickpocket.
E.om the chicnno Elite.

From The Chicago Elite.
pear" she sobbed, timidly (she was bride)
.'AIy pocket has been picked" Without a word
(she was bridel he never once demurred;
But from his pocket took, nor even sighed,
crisp new bill and asked; What was 1t, dear?
ten or twenty? See, have it herer'
(She was brde.)
at was but ten r. with soft blush she cried;
But looked so sweet that Joyfuliy he laid
The twenty in her hand and thought he paid
Small price for her quick kiss, she was brides
Then turned, but low whisper met his ear
perhaps, perhaps, ought to tell you, dear
(she was bride.)
Her voice sunk lower; she family sighed,
And sought for words she could not seem to find;
At last: "'Twas who picked it, do you mind %
OF course, he didn't mind (she was bride,1
But thought it such pretty little trick,
(He laid down twenty more for her to pick.
(She was bride.)
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On Sunday trains will leave Hillen Station at go
a. M. and 2-s5 p. m, Westminster LIZ a. H. 4l6 D.
M, arriving at Union Bridge at l1.45 a. m and 40
?. m. Leave Bruceville ut 635 a. m. and Union
Bridge at 6.46 n. m. and Ais D. m Westminster 722
a. IN. and 433 p. m, arriving at Hillen Station at
go a. m and 6.15 p. m.
Frederick Division Pennsylvania r. r. daily ex-
cept Sunday. )-Trains for Frederick leave Bruce
vile at $40 am. and $40 p m. Trains for fancy.
town, Littlestown and York leave Brueevile IA
u. m. and 3.45 p. m.
Through trains for HanoNSl and Gettysburg and
points ON Baltimore and Harrisburg Division leave
Baltimore, daily, except Sunday, at 7.22 a. m and
So P IN. Through cars for Gettysburg and inter
mediate points leave Baltimore also daily except
Sunday, at 1917 am.
Passengers for and from Cherry Run, Williams
port, p. " and intermediate points, from and for
stations east of Hagerstown, change at HagerstOwn
Emmitsburg r. X. Trims East win leave En-
mitsburg daily except Sundays at $50 and 1000 a.
NJ. and 255 and $50 p. m, arriving Rocky Ridge
at SO and 1870 a. IN. and 3.2j and s. 20 p. m
Trains west will leave Rocky Ridge daily, except
sundays, at S.26 and 1910 a. and 81 and 63I p
NJ, arriving at EmmitsbuTg $50 and lilo a. and
4.0l and 7.0t p. m.
Orders for baggage calls can be left at Ticket
Oihee, No. 2O5 East Baltimore street, Baltimore.
J. N. HOOD, General Manager
OctJ Il. II. GRIsWOLD. Gen'l. Passenger Agent
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EoR SALE OR RENT.

A nice Property and Store Stand, a.
having good country trade, with 81 naAz
Acres of Land, in good condition. For par
ticulars, address J. B. ALLISON,
janis ST. Warfeldsburg, Nd
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baltimore & OHIO RAIL-
ID ROAD.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT DECEMBER l, 1885,

LEAVE CAMDEN STATION.
For Chicago and Northwest, Vestibuled Limited
Express daily 1880 a. m. Express 100 p. m.
For Cincinnati, 81. Louis and Louisville, Vesti-
0uled Limited Express daily 240 p. m Express 1850
p. m.
For Pittsburgh and Cleveland. 1880 a. m. and 80
For Washington, week days, 90, x6 H. x6 d, SIS.
X 20 KS %, So X9 30 X10 50 n. m, l2 W nOOn A.
mlnutesl L TO- xl25O X 49, 80, ks IS As minutes
9l5, xl0 10, x10 50, Il 80 p. m. Sunday xG D. 49,
5 -, N930, xl050 a. m, II % m, o., . 40, S4,
10, Is, X 20, N7 50, 9 Is, xlO 10, xlO 30 and
For Annapolis, 20, 8 s5 a. m, y so and 10 p m,
On sunday, % a. m. and 10 p. M
For Frederick, co. s 10 a. M, 90 4 ~ and . p.
M. on Sunday, 50 a. m. and y p
For Luray, Roanoke and all points in the South.
va IA n, w 4: H. week days Is p m sHndays
to Roanoke, Chattanooga and New orleans. For
LIray, , 40 IN daily.
FOR Lexington and points in the Virginia Valley,
II 20 no 30 a m. For Winchester, II 20p IN. Mixed
train for Harrisonburg, "A 90 a m.
For Mt. Airy and way Stations. u 90, IS 10, s9S5s
NJ II 20 fl 70 stops atprncipal stations only p
For Eilicott City, 100, II 90, Is 10, ls95, a. m,
II 20 70 80, f. 20, IS 35 &c 80, al 10 p. NJ.
For Curtis Bay, week days, 6 Is, a m Leave Cur
tbs Bay, week days, 5 10 p IN.
Trains arrive from Chicago and the Northwest
daily % and O5 p m, from Pittsburgh and Cleye
iand, 3 ~ m, 6 % p m; from Cincinnati 81
Lonis and the West. 50 a m, 20 IN daily.
hO1AL BLUE LINE FOR NEW YORK AND PHIL
ADELPHIA.
All truins Illuminated with pintsch Light
For New York, Boston and the East, week days
- Is 90 Dining Carl S. 40 so Timing Carr a. m,
L 20 Il 30 Dining carr 50, g 55Dining Carr, W
p m. q 10 night, Sleeping Car attached, open lot
passengers TO 20 p. M Sundays, Is 90 Dining taIl
- % Dining carr a. m, q 80 Dining Carr 80 o %
Dining Carr, 90 p. m, q 10 night, Sleeping Caf
attached, open for passengers 10 % p, M
For Atlantic City, 10 50 a. m. u 20 l 80 p m
Sundays, 80 p. m.
For Cape May, Weekdays $50 p
For Philadelphia. Newark, Wilmington and Ches-
ter,week days Is 90 stopping at Wilmington only
Dining Carl 81, 10 50 stopping at Wilmington
only Dining Carl, m II 90 (l.S0 stopping al VIE
mington only Dining Carr 50, Is 50 Lining Cail
800 IN. - night. Sundays, 800 stopping ~
Wilmington only, Dining Carl q So Dining carr
u. M, u 30 stopping at Wilmington only, DINING
Carr So Is 50 Lining Carr, 9 90 p m, Is night
For all stations Phila. DIV. week days, SSA
m %, 5 - m. Sundays, 905 IN, 10 m.
Except Sunday. SUNDAY only. fDaily.
XEXprcSs train.
Baggage cgllea foI and checked from hotels anu Pc
residences by Union Transfer Co. on orders lei ~
Ticket Offices:
n. W. COR. CALVERT AND BALTIMORE sIs-'
go s Broadway or Camden Station.
CHAS. o. ScULL Gen. Passenger Agent
dec IA X 81 tAMpREIIs. Gen, Manager.
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A Big Country.

1t was an Englishman who, returning
from a somewhat extensive exploration and
study of this country, reported to his coun-
trymen his impression as to its boundaries
as follows ''The republic of the United
States is bounded on the east by the rising
sun, on the south by the equator, on the
north by the Aurora Borealis, and on the
west by the Day of Judgment p