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The evening times., 1897-08-25
Chr So TinltS
City Brevities.

large force OF hands is at work moving
the grass on the Monument grounds lawns.
Members of the local G. A. Il. posts last
evening had a camp fire TO welcome zen.
Street, The new commander.
An excursion for the benefit OF the un
et1ploved printers of this city will be given
TO River view on August 81.
The funeral Of Miss villa c. GUSTS, one
of the victims of the Deauwood accident
took place yesterday afternoon.
Organizer Silver, OF the Central Labor
Union is organizing a ladies guild'' as
am auxiliary to organized labor.
CAPITAL Lodge, No. "a, X. of p, viii
give AN entertainment neXt month for the
benefit VI the Memorial Temple fund.
The colored workmen OF Tie District VIII
meet tonight at Electrical Workers han
for the purpose OF organizing a laor
union.
The plumbers and steamfitters prac
ticea Yesterday, preliminary TO the match
game OF ba sebaIl 60 be played at River
yies on Labor Day.
The hoard OF directors OF the Columbia
Street Railway Company have declared
QtNtflcnQ on ltt NdIiedA seNNh'
September /, 1897.
Richard u Hevgstoa, a deserter from the
marine service, was arrested yesterday 10y
Patroln,an Warren, Of the First precinct,
and returned 10 the barracks.
ovs.er dealers say that IL the weather
does not get warmer the oyster season
wnl have a cooc opening next Wedne esday
MANY bushels OF advance oysters are in
already
Policemen Miller and Burrows, OF the
harbor police force, arrested James Brow.
colored. for violating the game laws, he
havinE been detected with five reed birds
IN his poss esSiOn.
over zoo persons were present at The
Saiva ion Army revival meeting on the lot
al Ninth and streets last night, and one
hal: could not gain admittance TO the blg
tent, but sang in the open air
James Sims, arrested last week by De
tective Watson, on the charge OF belng
q policy promoter, was ad5udged not
guilty by the Jury in the police court yes
terdav, and was at once released from
custods
Adiutaut and Inspector General John
Gary Watts OF South Carolina, is in the
CITY. Gen Watts VIII call on The Sec
retaries OF War and Navy in reference t.
matters in connection with the militia in
his State.
Three sudden reports OF a revolver drew
a large crowd about the corner Of Sixth
and c streets, at 3 O'Clock yesterday
afternoon, the excitement being caused
by Humane Officer Rabbit shooting an
old horse.
Policemen viii soon be placed along
the Bennng road TO enforce the laws with
respect TO the firing of guns near the
roadway numerous complaints having been
received against gunners, who do not
maintain the required distance from the
road.
At the meeting Of the Mount Bethel Bap-
tist association at Falls Church, Va, yes
terday Rev W. II. johnson, of tho Metro
poIitan Baptist Church, of this city, de
livered the Introductory sermon, and among
the officers elected for the ensuing year
was Rev W. +. Brooks, Of this city, as
vice moder ator.
Good country board, one nile from
springs, on 2O0-acTe farm; piano in house;
So per week SIG per mOnthichldren under
ten, half price. Mr.. and Mrs. c. j. Ter
kle, Fauquier Springs, Va. au25-7t,em
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PUGILISTIC POINTERS.

Joe Bernstein, of New York. offers 20
meet any 22 pound man I'm the business.
Hugh Fitzsimmons aud Marty McCue
will box twenty rounds before the Amert-
can Sporting Club, of Scranton, on Sep
tember 2.
Bob Fitzsimmons will open his seasons
theatrical engagements in Philadelphia
next Saturday night. Ernest ROeber and
Dan Hickey are still with him.
Tom Sharkey's brother, Jack Sharkey, is
seventeen years old, and should he come
up to expectations, Tom will arrange u
fight for him at San Francisco
prominent New York sporting man IS
now negotiating for a twenty-round con-
test between kid" Lavigne and Joe VOL
colt The conditions of the match call for
the men to weigh 1877 polnds at the ring
side.
Dave Sullivan will leave New York for
London today, accompanied by his brother.
'.Spike" aIlivan and Patsy Haley. Dave
goes to meet Pedlar Palmer before the
National Sporting Club some time next
month.
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FALL DERBYS.

The new shapes are now
ready. We have all the stand
ard blocks in the latest modes
and colors. Prices, as usual, a
DOLLAR OR TWO LESS than
the exclusive hatters ask Tor
enticaliy the same hats-the
only difference is that ours
haven't the makers name IN the
crown, but they are as fully
guaranteed as anybodys. Our
name is there, and that is guar
antee enough for anyone In
Washington.
Mems and Youths Sack Suits,
Wooden Bicycle Suits and Men S
and Boys Shoes ONE-THIRD
OFF of regular prices.
Robinson 4 Cherry Co.,
18th and 4 SITS. n. w.
Clothes. Furnishings. Hats. shoes
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winners at Brighton Beach.

The fortunate owners who won 81, 900
and over during the twenty-five days of
racing at the Brighton Beach Racing Asso-
ciation's meeting are az follows: c.
Fleischmann & Son, $10,5O5; M. F.
Dwyer, $3.50; L. 8. and w. P.
Thompson, 1890; A. II. and D.
H. Morris, S7.075; p. Dunno, sell G
E. Smith, $3.50; Mrs. J. Dunn, 81, 200;
w. c. DAILY, $4,165; Foster Brothers, So. 500;
J.R. Kcene, S3,475:C. w. Stanton. So, $40;
]. Z. Madden, $3,670; c. Littlefield, jr.,
So, 255; Kensico Stable. So, 205; W. B. Sink,
$4,000; Sensation Stable. $2,735: P. J
Dwyer, S2,710; w. Lakeland, So, $3.50; e.
L. Graves, ST 1865; w. NJ. Barrick, ST., s55;
A. W Walden & Son, 81 $50; A. j. Joyner.
1880; J. Mclaughlin, $1,745; E. W.
Purser, ST. $50; G.. Anderson, 81 400: Hay-
man & Frank, 81 ,4s0; j. Rupert, Jr.,
S1,4TO; c. F. Dwyer, Laps; L. Stuart.
$3.50; David Gideon, $1,515; o. II. p.
Belmont, 81 ,06n; Covington & Kent, ST. ,055
T. Welsh, $1,2s0, and W. B. Sink, jr.,
S1,OcO.
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VICIOUS BRUTEs STILL ALIVE.
Two Dogs That Bit Children Not
Yet Shot.

The dog belonging to Mr. William Mil
ler, of 1904 B street, or Virginia avenue,
which bit little Effie Yates yesterday after
noon has not yet been shot, and the Miller
fahifIy refuse to have the animal killed
Fife Yates is the ten-year-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Yates, who live at No.
229 Twelfth street southwest, Just south
of the Mall. Yesterday, at little after
O'Clock, Effie went to tue house OF
Mr. Miller, whose daughter is one of her
playmates They intended to take . walk
together, and Effie sat on the front
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i. & o. BULLETIN.
REDUCED RATES.

Sl0to Niagara Fails ten-day tour; Thurs
day, 26th. Special, with through Pull
man cars from Washington at $40 a. IN.
81 popular excursion; Baltimore and re-
turn; next Sunday, August 20. Special
from W ashington at $50 a. m; retur ming,
leave Baltimore p. m.
So to Atlantic City, Cape May, and Sea
Isle City; @ a. m. and 2 noon trains; Fri
day and Saturday next; good until Tues.
day.
Excursion TO the country Saturday and
Sunday next
Bay ridge and return 80 cents
au2n-tf-e en-
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WASHINGTON LlH AND CLAIMS COMPANY

Rooms & z, 472 La. ave. NV
This company will purchase Real Estate,
the title to which is defective or In dis
pute, or will clear up said titles for the
owners. VIII pay back taxes at a discount
VIII furnish bonds In criminal and civil
cases VIII act as receiver, assignee,
guardian, or trustee. VIII prosecute claims
OF ali kinds and will BUY AND SELL such
as are asSignable.
Street and steam Railroad Accidens
Cases a Speciality. No charge for Consul
Jation Financial Assistance Furnished to
Litigants on Reasonable Terms.
TCIeuhone No. HAS. JOHN q. SLATER,
fyf-tf President
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Earned Washington, 2; Cincinnati,
2 Home run-Beckley. Two-base hits
Tucker, Farrell and Beckley. First base
by errors Washington, l.. Left on bases
Washington, 8; Cincinnati, 3. First base
on balls-Off Swain, z: OFF Breitenstein,
/. Struck out--By Swain, 2; by Breiten-
stein, l. Stolen bases s-Swain, Hoy, Beck
ley z, Irwin and McPnee. Ompip-Mr.
Lynch.
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SOTO Niaga ra Falls and Re- $40
turp via Pennsylvania Railroad.

Special train with parlor cars and day
coaches will leave Washington at 7:30 a.
M, September 4. Tickets limited TO ten
days and allow stop-over at Buffalo
Rochester, aud Watkins returning. Ad-
dltiOnal tours September l6 and dOctoDer 2.
An2i %, ,25, 81 80 ,sel ,2e-- au22, "a, ,26 20,
81 sci ,3m
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Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Disr-
rhoea Kennedy always affords prompt re-
lief. For sale by Henry Evans, Whole
sale and Retail Druggist, 93S r street;
Connecticut avenue and street north
west and 1925 Maryland avenue northeast
The evening times., 1897-08-25

Toronto has informed the State Depart
ment that the Canadian government has
made q reduction OF so per cent in the fees
of dry docks. This matter of consid-
erable interest 10 American ship owners,
who do business on the Great Lakes.
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A Drink OF Whisky.

Many life has been saved by q
timely drink OF whisky. 1t is a wise
man that always keeps a bottle OF
Tharp's Pure 'Berkeiey'' In his side
board cupboard. 1t Is to be bought for
81 90 full onart 1t a12 + st- 1t
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Ready-made Bedwear and
DOmeSticS.

Standard Bleacbed Sheets, size 54xS1.
worth 29c. Special price. 30
Mohawk Bleached Sheets, size 54x90
worth 35c. Special price ESQ
Genuine LOnsdale yard-wide White Cam
Drlc. Special price. ce..................8lz 20
Nashua c bleached Canton Flannel.
Special price .aHc
Good quality Bed Ticking, assorted
width, stripes. 20
Second FloOr-New Building.
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$500 Excu rsions 60 Seashnre $500
yin Pennsylvania Railroad.

On Friday and Saturday, August 27 and
2s, tickets will be sold for IL a. IN and
12:4b p. m. trains to Atlantic City, Cape
May, Ocean City and Sea Isle City, good
to return the following Tuesday.
,26.27e- -22,2A26.27m
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PARk ER, aBRIDGET CO.,
Clothiers. 315 7th st.
Bright
and Early

yesterday morning the rush
began for those Odd Pants, Odd
Coats and Vests and Odd Suits
We had pulled out while taking
stock. Men fairly "panted for
pants at SI.90'-and no wonder,
for the suits to which they orig
inally belonged brought from
Sl2 to $50. These are .'odds and
ends" tits true, but the very
best grades of clothing-and
right in the height of fashion.
You have another chance at
them today.
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GAMES TODAY.

Cincinnati ut Washington.
Chicago at Baltimore.
Louisville at Boston.
PittSburg at Brooklyn.
CleveIapd at New York.
ST. Louis at Philadelphia.
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Remnants.

Yard wide, unbleached muslin. In rem
nants from L to 10 yards ........l 20
Sea Island, yard wide percale, in light
and medium cOlOrs ---............AKc
New Persian and French designs In
flanneleJteS .....................-.- 3 20
French Organdie Remnants, in light and
dark COIOrS .-............- q 20
Double width Wool Dress Goods remnants
which sold from 1919. TO 25c.
yard, speclaI price ..Gtzo
Third floor, new building
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THINGS

first on the list Is a line OF handsome new
S"Panese Mating Rugs and Mats-you have
had a line OF sulaII-cut pieces Of mattinzu
offered you before as Rugs, but they
were more OF buriesque than anything
else, and something our upholstery buyer
would never offer out OF his Department
These goods are made with knotted ends.
representing fringe and warranted not
10 fray out-they are made OF the finess
grade or cotton warp reversible mat
ting and will readily take the place OF q
Brussels Rug.
Five different lots and prices.
Size 1Sx1s, assorted patterns .So
Size 1Sx36, assorted patterns ..6o
Size 1Sx36, assorted patterns ...S SO
Size 36 x36, assorted patterns ..12o
Size 36x72, assorted patterns .......X6o
Size 36x72, assorted patterns a0o
Third floor, upholstery departmen
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GOSSIP OF THE FUTUR|TY
Owners, Trainer and Jockey on
the Big Race.
WAS A SURPRISE

The Mess RS. Thompson Thonght
Gibraltar the Better Horse-CIaw-
son Tells About His Ride, and
Thorpe, Who Rode LydiaD, Says He
Was Fouled by the Californian.
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R bbOnS.

500 pieces of all-silk, 5-inch wide colored
Taffeta ribbon, in bright desirable shades,
suitable for saShes, fancy wOrkOr drap-
cry; worth Boo a yard; SPECIAL price Il %
The evening times., 1897-08-25

Boston sports believe Johnny Griffin
has seen his best days as a boxer and should
retire
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GAMES ELSEWHERE.

At Philadelphla-Fi game r. b. +.
Philadelphia :. &c II 600 OIL Ok l3 z
st. Louis ...001 10 3 O. 10 z
Batteries Taylor and Mcfarland: Hart.
suthoff, Douglas, aud Murphy. Empire
Kelly.
Second game r. Il. 4.
Philadelphia :. ..27o1Oo4 o4o-14l3 2
St Louis ......01 00O10- 210 2
Batteries Wheeler and Mcfarland; Hart
and Murphy. UInpire-keily-
At Baltimore-First game r. b. E.
Baltimore 10000 oOOO1-3 o
Chicago 1000 o1001-2 2
Batteries-Hoffer and Robinson; Griffith
and nonahue. Umpire-O'Day.
Second game r. b. E
Baltimore :. .....o003 300o2-5 o
Chicago :. ......1130 000Oo--5 1
Bsateries-Corpett, Anlole, and Clarke;
/ Friend and Kittridge. Umpire o'Day.
AT Brooklyn- r. 81. E.
Brooklyn :. ....2 10000 x-1o13 1
Pntshnrg d. ...12 5000 415 z
Batteries Fisher, Burrell, and Smith;
Killen aud sugden. Umpire-Carpenter.
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''Odd" Pants, $1.90

Include handsome plain black and
blue Serges and fancy Worsteds anu
Cheviots left from suits that sold at
$12 to $40.
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'Odd' Coats" 81.

Shown In fine quality Worsteds.a
Che viots -and Serges-ieft from $S
to $50 Suits.
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and make your selection
from the samples now
on our floors.

In order to make room for
our new fall stock, which is
commencing to arrive, we
have cut prices to the quick.
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"Odd" Coats and
Vests, $3.50.

A good Suit for $4.25 just think
OF 1t. Include some OF the nand-
soonest Suits bought with Contl-
mental Clothing Co.'S stock for
merly sold at doubl and triple x4.Zo.
The evening times., 1897-08-25


Batteries Wheeler and Mcfarland: Hai
and Murphy. UInpire-Kelly-
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Strange Superstition In Russia.

A curious case of gross superstition
was recently brought before the Grim.
inal Sessions Court at Samara, in Rus.
sia. Six peasants were tried and SEN
fenced to Imprisonment for terms OF
various duration up to four months fol
deliberately disinterring the body of
woman who had died of intoXicatior
and floating it down the Volga as a
means of causing rain. 1t seems to
be quite fixed belief among the Rus
sian peasantry that throwing the dead
body of drunkard into the river is Q
sure cure for want of rain.
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Sound DcductlYe Kensonln e.

An amusing incident occurred In the
Hope Chapel Sunday school last sun
day. The lesson of the day was found
in the text, For He shall grid you
about with great strength AS the
superintendent passed among the class.
es, he finally stopped at one composed
of half a dozen pickaninnies, who were
doing their best to absorb the explain
ations of their teacher.
well, Mrs. -" he remarked
-are you getting along nicely to-day
with the lesson?"
well, no." she replied. Il find II
rather difficult to make the class un'
derstand it"
why, it shouldn't be so difficult,
said the superintendent. You under
stand what the word grid means, dom
you, children?"
There were many dubious shakes o.
tie head, but no replies in the affirm
ative.
"Why, now," he continued, as ht
moved his hands in front Of him II
imitation of man tightening belt
"supposng you were going to run
race. why would you tighten YOU
belt?"
ITO hold your pants up squaWket
two of the youngsters in concert, anC
the superintendent turned his face tt
hide the smile that the conclusive de
duction had produced.
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EYen With the Editor.

Poetic-lo looking Young Man - i've
with this manuscript"
Clever Comic Editor-"Shoye 1t II
the waste paper basket, please. I'm
very busy now and haven't time to dc
it my self"
"Poetic-looking Young Man Throw
ing the manuscript in the waste paper
basket)-"Tve come from the Thea
tire. and the manuscript | have just
thrown in the waste paper basket is
your comic drama. which the manager
begs me to return to you with thanks
many thanks. He suggests you shouit
sell it to an undertaken, to be read a
a funeral"
Exit poetic-lool1ing individual, gentl!
smiling.-London Tid-Bits.
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TIE CHICKEN COULD READ.
Case of Absolute Gamcncss on the one Hand
and knowledge of English ON the Other.


aud knowledge of English on the Other.
This is an instance where the chick
en- could read. Its case of absolute
+sameness on the one hand and
knowledge of English on the other,
remarked Deputy Collector of customs
Ozenne. of the Teche district, the Other
day. 81 have what some people say Is
an inordinate fondness for game chick
ems. Well | have good reason for 1t,
but that's not the question. About two
weeks ago l concluded not to set any
more game eggs on account OF the late-
ness of the season, so l gathered los
of the eggs deposited by the hens IL
various portions of the yard and plac-
"a them in nest intending to take
them into the house for use there.
Among the lot was an egg belonging
to 'dunghilp fowl, and this l marked
mo good and placed with the others
Leaving the nest for an hour j round
upon my return that hen, one OF th'
game ones. had taken possession anc
was setting for dear life. thought Ia
let her hatch, and the next morning
when went to the nest found the egg
marked no good on the straw outside.
Thinking IL had fallen out / placed II
again in the nest and left. The next
day I again found the egg on the
straw, and as l had placed 1t In the
middle of the lot in the nest thought
this funny. / once more placed the
egg in the nest, again in the centre Of
the lot, and then went outside. Hear
ing a noise in the chicken house a IT.
tie while later l went back and found
the hen looking at the eggs. In mo.
ment she found what she wanted and
proceeded to roll with her bill an egg
from the nest to the ground. She rolled
It several feet away, and then. as II
reconsidering her intention to leave /,
thus, deliberately cracked the shell. ]
picked up the pieces and saw that II
was the no good egg. Not only hac
the hen been able to read, but she had
been too dog-goned game to hatch
'dung-hill' egg. New Orleans Times
Democrat.
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Hold on; I've got another hard lucf
story for you," exclaimed Brown. Yes
terday a pretty little spaniel took @
fancy to me and followed me all ovei
town. swore at him, chased him anc
,hrew rocks at him, but he would sneak
back as soon as my back was turned
and would find him at my heels in c
moment
"He followed me all day, till about
o'clock, when l happened to step into
market street cigar store. There | reat
A placard giving a description of the
log that had been following me and Of
fering SIS reward for his return to hi
owner, who has an office up stairs.
was Just in time to see messenger bo.
going up stairs with the dog under hi
arm to ret the reward. San Francis
co Post.
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School Yards.

A most interesting and valuable va,
cation work has been done by the
Massachusetts Emergency and Hygiene
Society in order to make the vacation
a happy time for poor children. Elev.
en- school yards were open, where few
years ago the little ones had only the
streets for a playground. Each yard
was open about three hours day, and
the games were in charge of some
merry, helpful grown person, able and
willing to teach the children the best
ways Of employing their playtime.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-01-07

The study of agriculture in the com.
mon schools is receiving the attention
of many of the thinking men and wo-
men all over this country. The facut
ties Of some of the agricultural col
leges have taken UP the discussion
The St. Louis Journal of Agriculture
says: "IIalf the population of the
United States live in the rural districts
Why not give them all a chance to un-
delTf~.and the principles underlying theii
avocation?'
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THE HAUNTING DREAM.

last night melancholy dream
Pursued me down the CULTS of sleep.
Like some great bird that fits a-glearp
In a ships wake on the lone deep.
or those dreams It was so sweet,
And subtly sad, that when I woke,
And rose. and went into the street.
dreamt, although 1 moved and SPOKE
I dreamt although my hands and brain
Were busy in the Earring noon;
I dreamt till night came round again,
And now dream, watching the moon.
Oh, for the JOY that might have been,
Oh, for the Joy that shall not be,
And that which thou hast never seen.
And that which thou mayst never see!
Victor Plarr.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-01-07

A camper returning from the north
ern Rocky Mountains, where he had
been exploring glaciers, lively advo-
cate OF the use of cereals in camp, owns
up in Harpers Weekly that perhaps he
carried too far his advocacy of oat-
meal, rice and hominy. He says; Il
overheard one of the men discomfort
odly reply to one who asked If we had
Filed much game, oh, no! we just
lived on mush and glaciers during the
whole trip"
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It's Location.

"Ah, for a lame back, / presume?'
inquired the druggist, suavely.
mo" replied the callow poet, WHIT
had asked for porous plaster, "fol
writer's cramp."
Pardon me, but how can you supply
it to your wrist?'
1T isn't my wriet-it'S in my stom
ach. Truth.
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Cn tho fright Side.

TN0 ortimist Is one who sticks 80
SO closely to the brighter side
Ar wouldn't walk within the shade.
Though from the heat he died.
Detroit News.
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A Man of Peace.

A Man OF Peace.
Mudge-No, shall not quarrel with
Parsons. He Is completely beneath
my notice.
Yabsley-You don't tell US? didn't
know he was so good a fighter as that
INDIANAPOLIS Journal. :
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-01-07

While reading a letter from her
sister and walking on the railroad, at
Mosgrove, Lycoming County, Nora
Reed was killed by train on Friday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-01-07

An unknown man was cut in two
by Western Maryland train near
York, on Friday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-01-07

No time like the present and no
present like time." remarked the gay
youth, as he presented his charmer
with watch.
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Compensationt To All Things.

"There is one thing that / must say
tor Blowhard and that dangnation
trombone of his"
Whats that?"
HE has driven all the cats into an
other neighborhood to do their seren'
ading.'-Detroit Free Press.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-01-07

Fire at Lewistown, Saturday, de-
stroyed fifteen stables, including two
liveries; w. A. Felix's wholesale groc-
cry, w. H. Felix's undertaking estab-
lisbment, Spangler's tinware manufac-
turing department, and Peter Dreyer's
barber shop and dwelling. The
Miller House was badly damaged.
The loss will amount to between
$3s,ooo and $4,000, 1t is nearly
all covered by insurance. The origin
of the fire is unknown.
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w recked.

Wrecked.
A girl, a wheel,
A shock, a squeal. " -
A header, a thump,
A girl in a lump. y
A bloomer all torn,
A maiden forlorn.
Springfield Monitor.