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The morning times., 1896-05-17
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- HERE arc a few things still in sight.
But very few-only a couple. Tonight
an artistic novelty may be heard at
the Lafayette Square Opera House. Ii
is a concert by the Russian Imperial
TScherkcSs Orchestra, which is the cars
own band. The Imperial Orchestra Is i'll
Russia what the Marine Baud is in the
United States and the Prater Orchestra
OF Vienna Is to the Emperor of Austria.
not only a general repertoire Of favor -
popular airs. but the strange, weird Slav-
Onic airs aud dances of their own country.
The st Vie is similar to the fascinaJi Hun
garian music. Tomorrow night the Della
Fox Company will change their bill TO the
lit lie stars first success, The Little
Trooper" This VIII present jeff de An
gels as some sort or other OF military Of
ficial, but the distinguishing feature OF
his comedy Is the inlu liable swing uG tbs
left leg. The Academy closed its doors last
night for the season. one always knows
beforehand what the manager viii say
when asked how the season has been, so
il spares one the trouble of asking. A s
matter OF fact the Academy has done Il
good winters business. Only in rare in
stances have the attractions fallen below
the standard OF realistic melodran.a and
sprIghtly farce comedy. -Four of the best
performances of the season We're Sandow's
Speciality Company, May Irwin in Widow
JONES' The Great Diamond Robbery
ana His Absent Boy
The morning times., 1896-05-17
Might Have Been Worse.

Uncle Josh (as he is lifted from the rail-
road wreck W hal anil?
Rescuer-You are aboutforty mics from
Hohokus. Your train weutthrough dra w
bridge. ~ IT
Uncle Josh with sigh Of lief)-Thank
home an Betsy he'd one uy her tantrums
Judge.
The morning times., 1896-05-17
EnbarraS Ssed.

Magistrate-Why didn't you answer to
your name?
Vagrant-Beg pardon, jedge, but for
got wot name gave last might.
Magistrate-Didn't you give your own
name?
Yagrant-No, Jedge. I'm travelln incog-
Punch.
The morning times., 1896-05-17
70 MANY inquiries have come to Man

- o MANY inquiries have come to Man
ager Rapley regarding the outcome
of the guess for a new title to A
= Tammany Tiger" for which pre-
mimm of 500 was offered, that he
wrote 10 Manager Jacob Lift 40 ascertain
Just where the Washington guesserS stand.
The offer was made by Mr.. Lit entirely
independent of Manager Rapley. but Mr..
Rapley is anxious that his patrons be
posted on the contest. 1t seems. from the
letter from Mr.. Lifts general manager
that not any Of the titles submitted by
Washingtonians was satisfactory, and that
the offer OF 500. made in good raIlh At the
time Is Slill posted for anyone who even
now viii send suitable name from this
or any other city. The correspondence
under date of May says: - We have not
yet settled upon title for Tammany
Tiger We have twice gone over the list
OF titles submitted in Washington. but
none OF them strikes US as exactly the
name we want. We are still on the hunt
We are determined TO change the name
The offer OF 500 is still open and The
money will be paid Immediately upon re-
ceipt Of a name that fits the play and
satisfies Mr.. Litt.'
The morning times., 1896-05-17
At Studer'S Nurseries,

Near Anacostia D. c., where there two acres
under glass, grown the largest variety of plants
for the trade, such as fine Evergreens, Blooming
Strawberries, all sort of Ornamental Plants Roses,
Hardy and Tender Climbers, such as CIema tis
Wisteria. Honeysuckle, Japanese Ivy, all sorts of
Perennial and Bedding Plants, plants forvases and
hanging baskets, for cutfIowers. etc. This years
growth is over 100, 900 Palms, Ferns, Rubber and
other ornamental stock, ana over 200, 900 Bedding
and 100. 900 Cut Flower Plants.
All obtainabIe at reasonable rates at the MUIR
sery, at the Store, e36 Street and at the City Mar
ketS.
The morning times., 1896-05-17

A I the gambol at the Lambs Club, in
u New York city, the other night one
of the features was a burlesque OF
The Squire OF Dames,' in which
Grant Stuart appeared as John Drew
and Frank worthing as Maud Adams. In
one scene Mr.. Drew cried in desperation:
Darling. if you will not eccept me, will
blow my brains out
Don't" responded Miss Adams, with
wold of pathos in her eyes. That Is so
rural. Anthe hayseeds do that. Turnthem
off,
The morning times., 1896-05-17
The Busy Store,
9l2 7th St. N. w.
Mondays Great Sale.

~ yd for the handsomest
l9tI line of 81 Light Figured
PerCales ever shown. The
other stores charge you Sc
yd. For Monday only 3Z8c.
Ano a yd for a splendid quality
4nI. of Black Figured China
Silks that usually retail at
75c yd. Our price for Mon
day only 46c
ESa for three ful1-size Plaid Lin
JAIs en- Doylies, worth &c
each, but for Monday only
5 for 574c.
6Aa yd for an excellent quality
HI, of Black Luster MIohair,
nakesa most beautiful skirt.
Sold by others at soc yd.
For Monday only 29c.
n3a a yd for Ecru Lace Striped
.1AIs Curtain SCrim. Makes pret-
ty summer curtains. Regu-
lar price SC yd. For Mon
day only sac.
0a a yd for the select and
nj choice line of pretty Sheer
Dinlities- Make up cool
and nicely for summer wear
worth I21Ec yd- For
Monday only Sc.
4sC s:s4 q s4:;:y F.: wis: 57s55: Goods Y; g.
both in plaids and stripes
usually sold for Sc yd. For
Monday only 478c.
n0a for dozen Spoo1s of 100
Iis yd Black Sewing Silk, usu-
ally retailed at Sc spool.
For Monday only a whole
dozen only 25c.
So. .49.
Handsome SILK LuStre Black Mohair skirts
made well and in the latest styIe-interlined
and extra fun width-wOrth fully 81 Co Our
price for Monday only S249-
BERNARD ]. YOUNG,
9l2 9TH St. N. w.
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however. from reliable authority, who
has seen the papers, an announ cement
that is full OF rleaSurable promise. Max
Orch, the witty Paul Blouet, who has
the capacity OF seeing through n thing
when he looks at it and framing bis i'm
preston in smile, has finished comedy
and il viii be produced next year. Being Il
practical call man, which be assured he is,
in spite of his professional levity, Max
did not put his play up for the highest
bidder To knock down and then ruin in The
performing.
He kept coyly quiet, and with his pen
drew the curtain down on thelast act Then
lie looked over his glasses into the world
for who might best do justice to his play.
For England he chose Forbes Robertson
and Mrs. Pat Campbell. The American
woman bouored by his selection is Rose
Coghan. Miss Coghlan has, Of course,
accepted. She is at present in san Francisco
with the Stockwell Stock Company, where
she will remain all summer. In the late
summer days she will produce "Aiadame'
on the coast, aud there with work her way
back to New York, and in the autumn
produce o 'Rel's play. The American Forbes
Robertson. What is devoutlyt to be wished is
that inasmuch as the Coghlan brother and
sister came so close together in the late pro-
-duction, Charles may be induced to ret urn
TO the stage, which at least his nIatchless
art dgnifed. The new playis to be called
Heart Ease
The scenes are laid in the upper Bo-
hemlan circles of Partisan life. Miss Cogh-
Ian Will play the part of a young wife
who is suddenly transported from poverty
and happiness to riches and misery The
comedy element is introduced by two mer-
leans in Paris on a picture buying trip
This play will forge another link bet ween
literature and drama. 1t may be noted
that two of last seasons paIpabIe hits
were inspired by two noted names in
licuon-A nthony Hope and George Du
Maurier.
The morning times., 1896-05-17

.hIS suggestion, less likely to be ac-
c0mplished, perhaps, because il is
only suggestion, links the names Of
Frances Hodgsou Burnett. novelist,
and Bessie Tyree, actress. Miss Tyree
wants to star, ana thinks that in "A Lady
OF Quality she foreSees a play to her
exact liking. The heroine OF Mrs. Burnett's
story is preCoCiuus damsel who has been
brought up as Il boy and who knows how
10 swear. smoke, drink and wear maSCu-
line attire as well as any brother. You
note the resemblance 20 Lord Tom in The
AmaZons.' in which Miss %yree made her
great hit, ani which was so fatalto Georgia
Cayyan's pride that some think ii drove
her out of the Lyceum. | hope this viii
come to something. It's remote poSsi-
bility, but it ought To work out well if the
scheme is given realizing impetus.
The morning times., 1896-05-17

| ENRY IRVING returned to England
- by a Wedne sday steamer He an
| nounced hiS fare well iCr the Satur-
day night preceding, but with 4 few
days notice he abandoned the Satur-
day performances. 1t shows how indiffer-
ent Irving is to rclf. Those two performs
ances were easily worth $4,000 But he
just didn't want To do il, and he didn't.
The money value was of no consideration.
This man spends all be makes and cares
neither how much he makes or spends so
he owes no one. But be spends admirably.
Not in dissipation or the qualification OF
hobbies and foppe ries, but on his art. The
money goes into productions. Everyone
but his press agent VIII aCkno wledge that
Irving is no genius of an actor, but there
is 10 difficulty of obtaining Unanimous corr
sent on his capacity for making gre a stage
pictures. If Mansfield's worst enemy his
ecceutricity, would only give him a fair
chance be would do the same for America
that Irving has done for England.
The first none Mansfield got together he
put into his prodgious production of Rich
ard H. He made the Garrick Theater
second only to Daly's. in New York. for the
exquisite taste and evident culture that per-
vaded the place. He has as expensive
company as it is possible for him to enlist
within his means. and scenery, costumes
and properties are always correct. Judg-
ing by his Henry ~" Robert Taber has
the genius for mounting. But he cannot
act satisfactorily any other but fine COM
cdy. and comedy seldom calls for spectacu-
lar embellishments of tragic. romantic and
historical plays. Daniel FrOhman has given
Sothern some fine mounts. and Fanny
Davenport always pays expensive atten-
ton TO cmhcliishment. and there our list
practically ends. None of them approach
Irving, hut none can afford to. But ans wer
this: Which one OF them would deliber-
ately and careieSsly throw away an oppor-
tunity to take in $4,000 with no other ex-
pcnSC than the effort? Why should they?
| | ERE is q novelty! Yea. verify! A
- great foreign actress comes / o
America for the first time unher-
aided, uncOntracted for. not to make
money. but TO spend money not made
mere, not to he seen by us. but to see us!
Her name is Alexandra Viardi. and they
call her at home the German DUse She
has great reputation throughout Aus
tria, Prussia, Russia, Roumania. France
and Turkey. She plays male parts for
the most part Her fayorites are Uriel
Acosta, Don Carlos. Don Juan, Romeo
and Hamlet She has refused all offers
TO appear in America. She ays she was
given a vacation, and forthwith took the
steamer for America, TO see the land OF
which she has heard so much This is
uncommon. Frau Viardi, and it commends
you TO us.
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Public School Notice.

Pupils who, from any cause, fail ed to attend the examinations at the close of last session, and who desire to be advanced to higher grade for the ensuing session, are notified to appear at their respec- tive schools, at 9 o'clock Thursday morning, September 10, provided with the necessary material for written examination. This applies also to pupils who have been study ing during the vacation to make up for deficiencies indicated to them at the close of the schools Pupils who were given promotion cards are requested to come to school Friday afternoon, that they may be furn ished with lists of books for their classes.
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BORN.
MrRRAY-To Mr. and Mrs. Frank Murray, Friday afternoon Septem- Der 1, 1S3G. q son.
DIED,


 WH.KINs-At Mount Npb0, Ark. Friday, September 4 1A9G If 3:l0 o'clock D. m. Mrs. Y D. WILKINS, aged U years
 The deceased had been in poor health for the past few years. and this summer went to Mount Nebo, this State, in hopes of finding relief. But shortlv after her arrival at that place she became seriously i'll, and for several days prior to her death she lay in a comatose condition-utterly unconscious Of all surroundings and apparently lifeless.
 Her loving family gathered around her bedside and watched with the tenderess love and solicitude the slow and peaceful ebb of a once ac- tive life.
 Mrs. Wilkins was most deyout Christian lady, and by her activity in church worK apd charity, her low ing sympathy and kindness for those in distress, endeared herself to the entire community, many of whom will feel in her death that they have sustained q personal loss.
 She was charter member of the First Presbyterian Church of this city, and had been identified with the church of Christ from childhood.
 Mrs. Wilkins was a native of Ten nessee, and in 1858 was married to Mir. V D. Wilkins at La Grange, that State. The following year she came with her husband to this city, where she has since resided, at all times taking an active part in Christian work and charity.
 A husband tMaj. Y. D. Wilkinsl. three sons c. w., Robert and V. D. Wilkins, Jr.), and a son-in.law (Ar. S. c, Alexander) survive Der, to whom the deep sympathy of the entire community will be extended in their sad bereavement.
 The funeral takes place from the family residence, at the corner of Fourth avenue and Walnut street, today Sunday at 3.30 o'clock D. m. The services will be conducted by the Rev. J. A. Dickson, of Hot Springs, but formerly pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of this city. assisted by the Rev. J. F. Carr of the Lakeside Methodist Church.
 The GRAPHIC joins with the com munity in extending it's profound sympathy to the bereaved family.
 In Mrs. Wilkins death a noble woman has gone to receive her re- ward on high. A nobler Christian spirit never appealed to the gates of St. Peter for admission into Gods heaven for the repose and happiness of the Christians soul, than the spirit of the deceased. Peace be to her honored name and memory.
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Turned Loose

The preliminary examination of Chas. Broadway. charged with the murder of the colored boy, Will Jackson, by throwing him from a fish boat into the river, Friday, came up before Squire Alexander yesterday afternoon. About twen- ty-four witnesses were summoned to appear in the case. Attorney T. J. Ormsby appeared for the defend ant, and Judge Merritt for the State. After the examination of several witnesses, Assistant Prose cutting Attorney Merritt asked that the prisoner be released, as the evidence was insufficient to convict,
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We call tho attention rf our re'e. CTS to The afvertiaeRcut i4 taa issue for the new insurance lifn, pf 1nnkersle3-, Roberts X Co lhe-c gentlemen are well known in This community as business ineu possess ing high qualifications apd energy, und they nsed ila iAtfUanctina .st our hands They now represent V number of large and soi fire aad tornado Insurance companies. aBd solicit share of Chat liHe of bHsf- ness. We heartily commend them 10 the public.
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Annunciation Academy, conducted by the Sisters of Charity, will open the fall session the first Monday of September. This is one of the best female colleges in the South. The courses of music, literature and art are very complete. A boys depart ment and a kindergarten school are connected with the Academy. As a home institution it is entitled to the choice patronage of the town.
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Dan Collins, Q white man. was up before Judge Brown this morning charged with being drunk and dis orderly. He was fined B. Owing to the stringency of the money market Collins will be compelled to work out his fine on the streets.
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Fred Mccoy and sam Jones, the two colored boys arrested for rob ping Mahoney's shoe shop, were tried by Esq. Alexander, yesterday, Both plead guilty to the charge and were fined $l0 and costs which they will work out on the county farm.
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Miss Gussie Mckinney, one of the most charming and talented teachers of the High school, returned yester- day from her homo in Monticello to resume her duties.
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Notice.

On the 14th of September Miss Mary and Miss Clifton Jones will re- open their private school on the cor ner of Sixth and Chestnut.
 There will b. a special department for Kindergarten work.
 25 sw St 2t a wk
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The remains of Mrs. '. D. Wilkins were brought down from Mt. Nebo list evening. The funeral takes place from the family residence this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Services by the Rev. J A. Dickson, assisted by inc Rev. J. F. Carr.
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There was q meeting of the Demo- crats of the first ward. I'riday,in the rear of Holland X Portis' saloon. Speeches were made by Mir. D. c. Bell, Garland Street and II. R. c. Foster.
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The fire Department was called out about two o'clock yesterday After a long run it was discovered 10 be a negro cabin in the rear oi Wiley Jones' park outside of tie cityyiiiiissiitts cit tyy
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Geo. Blackman. a negro, was placed in jail yesterday charged with attempting to commit a heinous crime, about three miles from this city, near the Taylor place. He will have hearing Monday before Esq. Alexander.
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Richard Rolls, Willis Walker and Mack Cook. were tip before Judge Brown yesterday for disturbing tie peace. They were euch fined ene dollar and costs
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Hon. T. C. Monroe, who was a very prominent candidate for auditor of State before the last Democratic convention, was q visitor to the city yesterday.
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Hon. S. NJ. Taylor, wife and daughter are expected to return to- day from Galveston, Texas, where they have been sojourning for sever al weeks, in search of much needed
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There will he services at tbe First Methodist church today, morning and evening. There were twelve con versions during the last werk, and Bro Evans aUthorizas uS to say that there will he q regular old-time eamp-meeting time at the services tonight Everybody is invited
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Misses Laura Trulock. Eva Davis. Easily Roberts and Mamie Raiher= ford will leave Tuesday for Mexico, Mo. to enter Hardin College, at that place.
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Mr. D. W. Ritchey, the gentleman ly agent for the Water7Picrce oil Co went to Dewitt. yesterday, on bnsi- ness for the company.
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 at4 4ir n eosdane ihs would q eEed5t uled5ra hliagei, hs> main frequent sits 70 rcs denee in tto Ee>t Eua aud inquired for .
 roitlea n he .riie es D domestic These visits became so frequent 10 the | fae . e,e Itiel:d Lat the lat ter erew spiept9y, and fnallay up on one cceasior lhe young lady was disrobed q her disguise, ard her iaprtify revealed Our w6uld-te moderG Bridget swofe her feiend to out the provefbial li1e bird brought tla news to tie GRAPHIC office. Guess who?
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Thecompress began running yester- day. This is three weeks earlier than last year. The noise caused by the escaping of steam, which has eau,ed so much controversy, and which was declared nuisance by the city council, has been abated. Two hundred bales of cotton were nressed yesterday.
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Constable Philpot had the misfor- tune to have ais foe injured yester- day. his horse stepping on it and mashng it very badly.
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Mir. R. 0. Hancock. the hustlir- representative of David Nj holson < Co, of St. Louis, is registered at the Trulock.
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The Jefferson circuit eourt con venes on the Fist of September, lS36 There is light civil docket, hu6 !" great many criminal cases.
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BICYCLE NOTES.

ES Mir. P. NJ Kilroy
 4VNSgs NSggss.z.ss will go against the
 State record for one
 @& A@, half mile, paced by H NAAMA Nthe GRAPHIC's tan < ITeNs Udem team. We have NN =N no doubt he will succeed, as he tied the State record Tuesday evening, making the dis tance in l,0lH
 Mir. John Hut is determined to win the medal given by k. H. SteaIns X Co.,. for the meet of next Thursday. He can be seen every evening at the park. John is very proud of the medal he won at the last meet, and says one is just a starter.
 The GRAPHIc's tandem team is the fastest tandem team in the State. The boys are training very hard, and deserve much credit for their faithful work
 Mir. Harry OlcOtt's record for one mile has never been broken. Mir. Harry Tipton, of Little Rock, made a mile in 217, but as he is a profes- sionaI, he never lowered Olcott's record.
 Mr. Arthur Wells has begun train- ing. He can be seen every afternoon at the track.
 Mir. Harry Olcott, who had his arm severely bruised and sprained last week, is now able to use his arm again. and will enter the forthcom- ing races.
 Mir '. S. Oliver. the crack rider of Memphis has entered the races here for September 10. He expects to carry many valuable prizes home with hin.
 Quite a number of Little Rock riders haveexpressed their intentions of attending he GRAPHIc's bicycle races.
 A great many people think bicy- cle racing is like horse racing. and betting will be allowed; but this is a mistake. Under no consideration will the L. A. ". allow betting.
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The Roard of nlreetors aY the Col-

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 N hieh attest aeaaea ate af the sehonl Tie inaestriai .ie partment wifi be 'uI her cx5eHdrd tliis year. 1he .sia -ela q eie4r are the teachers. hn 'aarl 1f D. rectors are: Ilon ]. E :, sds.a.ih. Judge " D Jancs, C.l Geac-. eev ! M. Lucy. Mr J@la5 #. GI3sae lion. Fefd liavis ana #r i ji..> Jones.
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On account of Monday being clac- tion day, the Bryan and Sewall club will not hold the regular Monday night meeting.
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Mr. 4. $. Honnett and wife will arrive tomorrow from the East where they have been purchasing q fall stock for the Honnett Dry Goods Company.
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A great deal of excitement was caused yesterday afternoon on Main street. The horse hitched to one of the wagons of the Pacific Express Company, ran away, running into a telegraph pole on the corner of Main and Barraque St. The wagon and harness were slightly damaged.
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demcnted negro boy, ubont F years of age. afforded Il great deal of amusement to a crowd on Main St., last night. He was taken charge uf by the police
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The Republican candidates for county offices made speeches last night from the Court House steps, to small audience, mostly negroes.
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The Rev. ]. A. Dickson, formerly of this city, but now of Hot Springs, will preach tomorrow morning at the First Presby terian Church. His many friends and former eongrega- ton will take pleasure in greeting him.
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Gen. H. King White and J. B. Trulock returned yesterday from Indianapolis. where they attended the "yallar hammer convention.
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MT. T. B. MeEwen left thismorning for Hot Springs, on a visit to his sister, who is soiourning in thaf city.
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Mir NJ. E. Bloom, the popular teller of the Citizens Bank, was on the sick list Yosterday.
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Mrs. c. A. IIogg and family leave for AItheimer Monday, after a visit tn Mir. ]. W. Ora wford and fam uV.
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Mrs. T. W. Sparks and children are expected home from Pinson, Ten nessee, today.
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Mrs. James N. scull has returned from Monticello, after pleasant visit to her sister.
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Miss Lillie Waring, one Of Little Rocks fairest maidens. k visiting Miss Triplett. on West Fourth Ave
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Mir. c. s. Reed left Friday for Ark adelphia, where he will spend some time.
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Mir. Robert York will leave Tues day for Bell Buckle, Tennessee, to enter school.