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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-29

Mrs. A. O. Budro of Scott was in
Lafayette Monday. She was ac-
companicd by Miss Price.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-29

This is straight. The sprinkler
will begin on the 1st of June.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-29

Best quality of mixed paint
ready for use and any color, at
lowest prices. Moss Bros. & Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-29

Mrs. Edmond Dupre of OPelou-
sas visited her daughter, Mrs.
Albert DeLahoussaye, last week.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-29

Fruit jars Fruit jars Fruit
jars q! All sizes. Lowest prices.
Moss Bros. & Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-29

Miss Edna Gardiner is the CUES
of Miss Mercedes Broussard.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-29

Miss Pearl Guerigniere of St.
Martinville is the guest of Miss Ada
Chargois at the home of Mr..
Charles Olivier.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-29
Methodist Church Service.

Methodist Church Service.
Preaching at Lafayette on the Ist, and
and 4th Sabbaths, at II a. m. and p. m.
At Rayne on the grid and 5th Sabbaths at
II O'Clock and At night.
I. r. Reams, Pastor.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-29

The Gazette enormously stated
last Saturday that Messrs. Crow
Girard and John Kennedy had en-
tered into partnership for the prac-
tice Of law in this parish.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-29

G. A. Thomas, formerly editor of
The Gazette, but now assistant
cashier of the bank of St. Martin,
was in Lafayette Sunday on his way
to New Orleans.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1897-05-29
THE GAZETTE.

Su6se>ibfiou Price, ST. Per Year
So. Pac. Schedule.
EAST BOUND.
No. 10, Arri's 2:46 a. M, lives 2:56 =. m.
No. ~, Sc 1920 P. M, g I2:45 p. m.
WEST BOUND.
No. 20. Arri's I:41 a. m. Ives 2:41 a. m.
No. IL, 3:I5 p. m. 1885 p. M.
ExANDRIA BRANCH.
East bound, No. 70, Arrives 1910 p. m.
West bound, No. u, Leaves $40 p. m.
AraNEW ORLEANS.
Arrives. Leaves.
No. 10 $40 4. m. No. 20 $40 p. m
10. ~ $40 p. m. No. IS 900 a. M
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22
Far ana Against New JAN.

Bryan, Texas November 20.--Petitions
were circulated on the streets here today
both for and against the building OF the
new Jail Considerable feeling is being
manifested in the matter.
The new mess hall for the Agricultural
and Mechanical college is ready for the
first story windows AS soon as they are
put in the work will be pushed until the
building Is completed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.

I. o. o. F.-Lone star No. meets In he'r
hall. Mason Book Tuesday night. I'm
portam business on hand.
f. Friedcnhaus, ". q.
J. r. Cochran. Secretary. p
NCT1CE-We have for lense three good
stores. two good Offices and two good
two-story houses, and for sale. one cor
nor lot on Main street, 500; one a0-acre
farm, near city, $500; several goods homes
ir city. and tracts OF land in county;
titles perfect. We do a general real es-
tate and rental business. Call and talk
with us. Geo. l.. Porter g. SON. aO7ls
Main street. Y
Notice Is hereby gwen that the regular
annual meeting of The st0ckh1lders and
directors OF the Houston East and West
Texas Railway Company wili be held at
the general office OF said company. IN
the city OF Houston, at 70 o'clock a. m,
Tuesday. the 7tn day OF December, ~,
James a. Baker, Jr.
Secretary Houston East and Wesi Texas
Railway Co. tZ-.o
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

FOX SAI.E-lSoO acres OF land, rs acres In
cultivation. two houses, good water all
per acre Address j. Il. Wells C;on-
zales. box SO. %
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

HOW is 1t clothes cleaned or dyed Ut Fer
raniez' Partisan Steam DYE Works, 6I5
Travis, look as new? Because !. Is done
by professionals. II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

l HAVE for quick sale piece OF property
that requires small cash payment; rev.
enue derived therefrsm Will pay for In.
vestment; big bargain. u. N. Bronyn
So5la Main street. n
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

MASKS, costumes wigs, boards, swords.
ETC., to let and made to order; artistic
decorating q speciality. Texas Costume
House, 6l3 Travis street. %
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

OFFER ten acres al half yaIue- e,cxt
ten days only, in Third ward; will san
Tor double in six months. Reynolds. sy7ls
Main *
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22
PERsoNAl..

LIST OF ANSWERS
To advertisements remaining In office
November 20. 1897;
1871: b.: 1897 b. D.: 1858; c.; .uiss
Gleuionts; John w. Dyees %; Exchange;
Farmer "a: 17o6; G. w. t2); 1855; II. l.. !;
1S3d G); 1857; 1872 tlJ; 1855 HI b; Mp. (s);
liSs. 1916 CD; Ills; 1865. S. D.: 1875 t2>:
Trade CD; T. s.. C. SO. 1870 80: 1895;
1870 90; l747; ISL; 1877: Wreath; 1923 ca;
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

YELLOW FEVER prices Dengue fever
terms. but perfect heaffh title. / offer
few Houston Heights lots, which owner
ninst sell, at so TO $40 each, within two
ments. II necessary. n. ID. Smeaton.
sole agent, No. 5l2 Travis street y,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

WANTED--S Situation as housekceper for
respectable family or nursing sick or
taking care OF Invalid lady by settled
woman. Call or address Mrs. II. w. Rob
erts, 7lS MAN street o.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

FOR RENT-A six-room two-etory mod
ern kcuse. near paved street. n-ce asiob-
bf,thood; assp desirable fouF>roon cot-
taxe. Apply 1S17 NcKtnney events 3
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

Nursing by a nurse who has
had years of experience In both hos
pilal aud private nursing. Address 1892.
this office. ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

WANTED Position by young man:
SPEAKS German. willing to do any kind
OF work. Address l760 this office ~
A YOUNG colored man wants situation
as water or porter. Address i7l2 this
office. y
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

LIFE INSURANCE Merchants Life
Association OF the United States, the
Business Mans Company; low rates !;
good contracts. l.. Il. Shaw. manager.
Houston, Texas. 26
TWO BEAUTIFUL PIANOS at almost
your own price for spot cash; New t.ng-
land make Gail at once TIC Main street
fer particulars, 1879
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

"Viotory"--J am exclusive
ceoler for Houston and Galveston and
always give special directions free. j..
] Esnd.ey 612 Caroline street, Houston,
Texas. "a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

FOR SALE--At bargain. $40 acres on
oyster creek, on Columbia Tap road, 0
miles west of Angleton, 200 acres In cul-
tivation, 800 acres timber. 140 acres prai-
rle; no better care or cotton Land to be
found anywhere Apply to VIM. y.
Cleveland & Co. II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22
LOST, FOUND. STRAY. STOLEN.

ONE dark brown mare. I years cd. brand
ed E. II. ID. tconnecteD on left siosl.
T der: heavy black name and tail: sfhod al
around: $500 reward for return 10 y.
+. Detering. "
I .nr5T-A pointer dog. liver and white.
weighs pr3hab,y s. pounds: escaped With
collar and chain on; reward u left a.
Houses Bank ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22
FINANCIAL.

e. l.. COOMRS auction and commission.
money advanced on consignment In any
sums, up to ten thousand dollars; loans
money on collaterals In sums to smit. Y
MONEY! MONEY! MONEY! on co.later
ais, In Sums to sMt; vendors hen notes
bought: also State. county and city war
rants; correspondence solicited. f. l..
Conmhs. q
MONEY TO LOAN-Short time loans
wanted one to four months; also loan
on lands and Houston property. II. e.
Wilsey, ga Main street. %
$1,000 WANTED on well secured, per
cent interest bearing vendors lien notes;
a bargain for lenders of money Ad-
dress NJ. W.. lock box liz. Runge. Texas.
p
MONEY TO LOAN--On business properfy.
rates lower than heretofore prevailing:
preference given loans wanted for build
Ing material. Address p. O. box Go. "a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

WANTED--SiilaItio nv rcgIsferc1 dM,g.
gist: fifteen years experience; single: 50.
Der; good reference. Address c, S. n
this office. N
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

TzKEN uP-Er.day night. . runaway;
ersy horse and open buggy; owner car
set same by paying for ad ana feed piii
Westheimer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22
NoT1CE-MAsrER's sALE-.In ,,i,rs,

No. ~ . ,AiSis---ln rurSu-
anco OF a final decree OF the district
court of Smith colaty. Texas, entered
ON october T. 1887, and an order OF sale in
the cause OF the Palafnore Investment
company VS.. Tyler Car and Lumber COM
pany ct al, No. 1853. ] Will. as SPECIAL
master. on the 18th day OF December.
a. ID. 1887. proceed TO sell by public auc-
tion at the court house door Of Angelina
county. Texas at the town OF Lufkin,
OF timber and timber rights. together
with saw mill plant complete. embrac-
ang saw mill. engines, p,aDcrs. moulders.
atout thirteen mites OF railroad together
with all fixtures and appurtenanccs
thereunto belonging, all situated at
Michelli, In said county. at Ieint
where the Houston East and West
Texas railway crosses the Angelina
river. Also. "a stock of goods and A
sock OF lumber. moulding. etc. situated
at said Michele. Said sale made under
foreclosure OF vendors and mortgage
lens to satisfy Judgments M favor OF
the Paranore Investment company for
the sum of $f4.o05.iS and in favor OF the
receiver OF the First National bank of
Tyler for s23.93G. and IN favor OF the re-
ceiver of the Texas Life Insurance com
paEy for the sum OF s36,aSd,66, all against
the Tyler Car and Lumber company. to,
Sother with costs and interest. Terms:
Ten per cent cash and balhnce upon con-
flrmatyon of sale.
An tented schedule OF all said prop
erty is contaired In said decree and In
the regularly posted notices Of said gale
n copy OF which schedule VIII be fur
nished ON application 10 me at Tyler.
Texas. together with such further IN.
be desired. j. Napoleon Ross. Special
Master %
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

WANFED--To know the whereabouts OF
Earl X. Rogan. Amy information will
be gladly received BY Emma Rogan, No
SOS Bremond street Houston, Texas q
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22
PROTEsSIONAL.

CLINE CLINE h DAN'L H. TRIP
LETT. lawyers. abstract OF Titles. Nous
parIous Francois eve speak Frcnch). VIII
Hprechen Deutsch 1--WE speak GERMANY.
l6i0,s Congress avenue. u
3. .. Option a BRO. Fire Insurance
Axenul and Adtusters. y Main street
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

MRS. MADISON would respectfully M
form the ladies' Of Houston and country
that she has new goods, which sne Is
selling at Csc. sos aud 81 each nat cheaper
than ally house in Houston. Ladies will
do well to cali and see Store 1905 Main
street. Houston TexaS DC
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

SITUATION wanted by coiored young
man TO work around store or around
boarding house; good reference. Address
young Man, 1914 Austin street, 22
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

DIR. +. S. HEISIG--Practice limited to the
Eye. Ear. Nose and Throat. Office, Tel
ephone Building, corner Prairie and Fam
1874. ff-g
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

WANTED--Situstlon by Young man, col
lege graduates. speaks German, French
Spanish and Portuguese: good account
ant; seeks situation ms bookkeeper or
correspondent. Address II. " o.. this
office. p
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

CoALl COAL,--Ctalvert Lump Coal $a5o
per ton, delivered TO any part OF the city.
calvert Goal Company, phone 5SS Office
1901 OF Main street, %
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

WANTED---A position az cook In rcstaur-
ant. will work for wages or commission,
can give good references. Address Mon
roe Hopper. Kerens, Texas. -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

WANTED s tuation ty q Young man. will
DO anything honorable, strictly sober
James II. Lowe, eoS Milan street, %
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

PRIVATE Diseases and Lung Troubles;
II you want to get well quick, call or
write to Room TO- at l004Is Pi eston ave-
me. hours to 8 l2-4
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

DRESS goods. silks, trimmings, at soc on
the dollar; dresses to order complete.
worth s25, for sl2 so and UP. Madame r.
Joseph, 706 Main street. ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

WONDERFUL FORTUNE TELLER
Mrs. Back tolls everything, Csc. 5ec. 81;
removes troubles, unites separated:
charms for luck, ETC.; 2ol6 Preston ave-
nue.. also by mail. ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. TO drum city trade
for commission Arm or retailer: am ex-
perienced ard n hustler and VIII work
on fair commission bass Address lstS
this office. "a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

piN- WIN, lit INttu lt-
male specialist VINO has been absent on
a four months vacation, has returned
10 the city. newly invigorated with the
Rocky Mountain air Is again at her old
post. fully prepared TO treat all the sick
and afflicted. Fein~,e troubles of every
description. Electro-Turkisi. Medicated
Napor and Water Baths. Massage, and
all facial blemishes removed. Houston
-Therapeut.cal and Massage Sam
ttarium. corner Fannin and Texas ave-
nile. oe
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

around cook; hotel or restaurant; city
or country, j. +. Brunei. eN Fannin
street. u
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

THOSE looking for bargains in city real
estate and farm lands will do well 10
look over my list. II. N. Brown. 3Qjis
Mair street u
FOR SALE-Chenango plantation. Bra
zcria county; 2593 acres. chiefly Bnizos
bottom: SOB acres in cultivation; a splen-
didly equipped, improved and running
prcreriy. Francis Smith s. Co.. San An
tonic, Texas. li-o
REAL ESTATE--We buy and sell coast
country lands and do general real estate
and loan business IN Texas: correspond
erco solicited. 7. J. Cole Co.. Waxn-
hachie, Texas. i1-4
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

F1,t RENT-Rooms for light hous.dkeep-
on San Felipe nar hne. Y
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

A THREE-SroRy brick hoiei 81 IS fur.
nsEeu Rooms, nicely furnished. in a
thriving town of 100 popuiatlon. Will
sell OF rent. Address Union Hotel, Elgsn.
TEXAS; will take property In small
town as part payment. .
A FINE Brazos river Plantation, facing
river, situated in Braxoria county, con.
Ialnsng lN0 acres wcdl improved ana
stocked, price $4,000, Including imnie-
ments and this years crop OF corn; your
own terms. Our list of city property Tor
sale, exchange and rent rs complete.
we will satisfy you Send us iist If
anything you have to offer. We control
large list Of lands In South Texas.
Several iine business opportunities Tor
Cooley, room aOl. Binx building, ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

AUCTION furniture sale OF Trust Deed.
Mig stock on Monday, November 20. NJ
ll6, ll6h Main. In bulk or lots, TO suit
purchasers; original invoice over si0.-
900, Est OF stock furnished ON applica-
ton. prospective buyers, ladies' espo-
c.ally, invited to examine the stock. ].
z. Henderson. %
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

FOR RENT--In private family nicely
furnished front room. southern exposure
and with modern convenience Apply
a J,f,aflch ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

A YOUNG man wants position as convict
guard, Address j. p. IIitower. Hemp
stead, Texas. ~
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-~A neat five-roorn cottage.
with pantry. cietern and stable; In good
sieishburhood: price $500 per month;
also two furnished roomB Apply AiI
Commerce avenue. "a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

FOR RENT.-A nice two-story house IN
Third ward, hot and cold water: gas and
sewer connections. Apply 1918 Franklin
avenue. q
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

FOR SAI,E--rwo beautiful pianos at al
most your own price for spot cash New
England make, call at once at 7l6 Main
street for particulars, is-S
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

WANTEp---rcsatson to do private detect
I've work or as Waterman large expert
erce. references from business Arms at
tornoys, railway and other officials Ad-
dress No. 1874, this office. n
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IN. HUGH o. CuNNINGHAM.

surgery. Genito- Urinary. Rectal az Fe-
fnaie Disea5es Office CORR Main >treet.
Once phone sio. residence phone 80.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22
HELP WANTED.


WRITE US for extra inducements offered
for business. until January list. Harris
e. Patterson, State managers Hartford
Life, Dallas IT
W. NTED---A good white girl To do gem
cral homework N family OF three. APP
ply at 705 Travis street. Y
WANTED---Young men and women TO pre-
pare fer telegraph POSITIONS situations
as soon IS competent. Dallas Telegraph
College. Dallas, Texas. ~
statesmen for cigars; si25 month and
e. penses; old firm: experience unneces-
ssry. C. C. Bishop & Co.. st. Louis. Mo.
TO INSURANCE MEN-For top contract
address Chicago Guaranty Life. Trust
building. Dallas, Texas. Low, level
rates; attractive policies. $3.50 assets to
each 500 liabilities. Write for sample
policies. II
AGENTS-Ecopofny gss burner. saves 40
per cent Of gas. makes large. beautiful
light and gives $50 per cent proht 10
sale smen. General Agency Co.. rs Dear.
born street. Chicago. III u
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

COAL! COAL. TiMPsoN LUMP COAL,
free frsn soot or c.inke,s: guaranteed
nrSt .clas.s; - per ton. Shis per halt ton.
delivered Ofilce, si2 FaN2nin street.
Phone s25. r. ChiineNe "a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-22

WANTED~-'Sltuatxmh by cosored man as
waiter; tirst-class house man; under
stands the business well and will give
good Recommendation. Address 1891, this
office. pS
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-11
SAN FRANCISCO CALL"

BUSINESS OFFICE of the San Francisco CALI
40 Market street, open until u o'clock every
night in the year.
BRANCH OFFICES-527 Montgomery street.
corner Clay; open until $3.50 O'Clock.
yGa Hayes street. open until $3.50 O'Clock.
6l5 Iarkin street: open until $50 o'clock
SW. corner Sixteenth and Mission streets; epen
until o'clock.
251S Mission street; open until o'clock.
1877 Ninth street; open until 9 30 O'Clock.
1905 Polk street; open until $50 o'clock.
NV. corner Twentysecond and Kentucky
streets; open Till o'clock.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-11
DIVIDEND NOTICES.

R% DIVIDEND NOTICE-THE NEVADA
U.s. Bank of Sap Francisco. The board of direct
ors Of this bank have declared dividend GO 2l)
for quarter ending June 30 at The rate of per
cent per annum, payable on and after the 18th of
July. Transfer books will be closed ON the 10 h
To the l5lh inst, bo h days inclusive.
D. b. DAVIDSON, Secretary.
San Francisco, july z 1897.
N~ DIVIDEND NUIICE-SAVINGS AND
w. Loan Society, 1O1 Montgomery s.. corner
Su;ter. The Board of Directors declared q divi-
dend ior the term ending ending June 80. 1897 at
the of four and on. fifth "A l5) per cent per
annum on term deposits and three and one-half
(312) per cent per anpum on ordinary deposits,
Tree of taxes, and payable on and alter July !,
1897.
Dividends not called for added to and bear
the same rate OF dividend the principal from
and after July ]. 1897.
CYRUS w. CARMANY, Cashier.
TBuletin copy,
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-11
HELP wANrED-Continued.
w ANIED-QuICK wITsi
W. S7S(lO GIVEN AWAY!

w $500 GIVEN AWAY!
A Wonderful Prize Offer-The National Recorder
to inve ntive science and indu trial development.
II has re aders by the thousands in every Sta OF
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assistance TO inventors and TO all who wish TO keep
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why nalf q million people shouid not oe umoereo
among IL readers within the next few months.
To secure these readers the Recorder proposes TO
distribute the generous list OF prizes In COM
petition based strictly on intelieence ana qulck
prizes amount $1,000, and are nearly All paid IN
gold COIN The competition Will c'ose November
l. The awarI of these prizes VIII be In the nands
of special board composed OF men OF national
reputation and unquestioned integrity, inciuuing
three prominent members of Congress. The h1gh
reputation of these gentlemen guarantees fAir
eaiment for nlI contestants
THE PRIZES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
One tbo,and dollars in q Id cop,..sl,oO 81 900
trim to Europe ....... 60U
trip to California Mexico from any
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A years tuition in any technical trade or
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Ten prizes of one hundred dollars each in ,
One rosewood upright piano, delivered at
any railroad station in the United States. oUO
in gold coin 1000
Ten 100 bicycles for ladies or gentl men. 1000
Seventy cash prizes of five dollars each in
gold coin. ooO
One hundred and twenty five cash prizes Of
two dollars each Observation-Disclosures. 2oO