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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-09-04
The joke Riled Him. :.

Funny thing" laughed the jovial
promoter, who was entertaining some
of his prospective victims at the cafe.
1.-THE maddest man / ever saw was
that same smooth-voiced old gentleman
that Just left us. When l first went to
the Northwest it was as boomer, and
the syndicate / WAS operating for set
me up In the newspaper business. The
primary purpose was to attract set
tiers, sell land and give the, friends Of
my people political control; but to get
circulation had to interest readers all
over the country. One scheme in this
direction was to run the spiciest per-
sonal column that could put up. There
wasn't a man who came to the place
that 1 didn't give a send-off to attract
general attention. I wasn't embar-
raised by any regard for the facts and
avoided unpleasant consequences by
using fictitious names or initials.
zone day this same old gentleman
dropped down in our midst. 1t must
have been twenty years ago. l pictur.
ed him as an Adonis, a youth Of the
courtliest manners and most magnetic
qualities. A week later he came into
my little Office with a look that would
cause the average man to take to his
heels. His face was colorless and
drawn. His eyes glittered and he
ground his teeth when he was not talk.
ing. He spread letter in front Of me,
and then paced the floor. 1t was a
dainty little missive, with the faint
odor Of violets. 1t told what the fair
writer had read in my paper and how 1t
had filled her with desire to know
such a manly paragon. She sought a
correspondence, and asked for a pic
ture. began to laugh and chaff in or
der to pacify my caller. But he -four.
Ished the letter in one hand, hit the ia
BILE with the other and shouted, 'The
writer of that is my daughter, sirv ~
Detroit Free Press.
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Harvesting Corn.


Two or three days ago, as result of
the dry season and consequent failure
of grass, both as meadow and pasture,
it was strongly urged that the entire
corn crop be saved in order that there
might be better supply of forage on
the farm. It was insisted that it was
unwise to grow crop and allow half
of it to go to waste for the want of
additional labor necessary to save it in
good feeding condition, and large
number of farmers in the West became
persuaded that the slower was worth
looking after, with result that great
deal more fodder is now shocked and
cured than was the case only few
years ago. Many objected then how
ever, some because of the amount of
work involved, and others because they
believe that to cut and shock corn
caused loss in the grain crop which
went far to negative the advantage
gained from saving the fodder There
was at that time little if any accurate
experiment directly bearing on the
question, and the discussion of the
subject was based principally upon
analogies on some experiments in re-
lation to cutting corn IN different sea-
sons, and the argument was inconclu-
sive.
There is now, however, more prac-
teal data to go on. The Ohio expert
ment station has just issued bulletin
No. rs, in which the results. of four
years test of the precise question are
given. In 1889 field, quite uniform
in stand, was divided into three parts.
One part was cut and shocked in the
usual way; the second was topped,
while the third remained undisturbed
to mature on the stalks. That left
standing produced 80 bushels to the
acre; the topped corn 1873 bushels,
and the shocked corn 65.1 bushels.
This indicated considerable loss in
shocking. But repetition of the test
the next year reversed these results,
and the corn left standing produced
64.5 bushels per acre; the topped corn
65.3 bushels, and the shocked corn
1915 bushels. Three tests on farms in
different parts of the State under the
direction of the station gave varying
results, two of them favoring the
standing corn and one the shocked
corn. The conflicting results made
further investigation necessary, and
four varieties, no two ripening at the
same time, were sent to ten different
farmers with instructions as to how
to conduct the test. Counting each
variety as separate test, fourteen
gave best yield when shocked, and
sixteen yielded more largely when
matured on the standing stalks. The
average for four seasons, however, was
$500 bushels from shocked corn and
81 As bushels from that left standing.
In attempting to ascertain the rea-
sons for the variations, careful Study
of the details Of all the trials leads to
the conclusion that where corn is suf-
ficiently matured at the time of cut
ting, the differences in yield of grain
per acre between that cut and that left
standing is very slight; if not sutii-
piently matured ct cutting time, unless
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-09-04
PEARL DIVERS OF cEYLoN.
Marco Folio Tell. of Charmers Who
Keep Away Sharks.


When you leave the island of Seilan
and sail westward about sixty miles.
you come to the great province of Maa-
bar, which Is styled India the Greater;
1t is the best of all the Indies. and Is on
the mainland.
In this province there are five kings,
who are own brothers. | will tell you
about each in turn. The province Is
the finest and noblest In the world.
AT this end of the province rcigns one
of those five royal brothers, who is a
crowned king and his name IS Sender
Bandi Dayar. In this kingdom they
find fine and great pearls; and l will
tell how they are got.
The sea here forms 4 gulf between
the Island of Seilan and the mainland.
And all round this gulf the water has
depth of no more than ten or twelve
fathoms, and in some places no more
than two fathoms. The pearlfshers
take their vessels, great and small, and
proceed into this gulf, where they stop
from the beginning of April till the
middle of May. They go first to place
called Bettelar, and then go sixty miles
into the gulf. Here they cast anchor
and shift from their large vessels into
small boats. The merchants divide in
to various companies, and each of these
must engage a number of men on
wages, hiring them for April and half
of May. OF all the produce they have
first to pay the king, as his royalty, the
tenth part And they must also pay
those men who charm the great fishes,
to prevent them from injuring the
divers while engaged in seeking pearls
under water, one-twentieth part Of all
that they may take.
These fish-charmers are termed
Abraiaman; and their charm holds
good for that day only, for at night
they dissolve the charms so that the
fishes can work mischief at their will.
These Abraiaman know also how to
charm beasts and birds and every liv.
| ing thing. When the men have got into
the small boats they jump into the
water and dive to the bottom, which
may OC a. IL NSPth VI AAOAi hOUA ~
twelve fathoms, and there they remain
as long as they are able. And there
they find the shells that contain the
pearls, and these they put into 4 net
bag tied round the waist, and mount
up to the surface with them, and then
dive anew. When they can't hold their
breath.any longer they come up again,
and, after little, down they 60 once
more, and SO they go on all day. These
shells are in shape like oysters or sea-
hoods. And in these shells are found
pearls, great and small, Of every kind,
sticking in the flesh of the shellfish.
In this manner pearls are fisbed in
great quantities, for thence in fact
come the pearls which are spread all
over the world. And the king Of that
state hath very. great receipt and
treasure from his dues upon those
Dearls.-St Nicholas.
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Cow Swallowed the Clock.

A rancher near Honcut had a small
clock, one of these round timepieces
which, although small, keep good
time and ring quite loud in giving the
hour. This happened to be placed in
window where it fell to the ground
outside. A COW was grazing near the
house end swallowed the clock.
Diligent search was made for it, but
1T could not be found That evening
when the farmers son was milking
the cow he was nearly frightened to
death to hear the bell ringing inside
the COW. The farmer went to town,
got a strong dose to act as an emetic
and the COW yielded up the timepiece,
which was still ticking. --Oroyills
!Cal.} Register.
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England's complete dependence on
foreign countries-chiedy Russia and
America-for its food supply has often
been a subject Of comment, both In
England and this country. 1t Is rather
remarkable that this weak position Of
England has not cut more Of figure
In the diplomacy Of the world. 1t may
be safely assumed that, by reason Of
1t, England's influence In international
affairs will grow less and less, unless
power can be retained through the
maintenance Of an English navy equal
to the combined navies of all the other
powers of Europe.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-09-04
aonors Tor a Horse.

The famous charger, Copenhagen, on
which the Duke Of Wellington was
mounted at the battle Of Waterloo,
died in 1886, and was buried with mill.
tary honors. This world-renowned
horse was the grandson Of the famous
pee horse Eclipse, was bred by Field
Marshal Lord GrOsvenor, and purs
chased by the Duke for $4,000 from the
MARQUIS Of Londonderry. His color
was a dark chestnut, and he stood 10
hands high. He spent the last years
of his life in a paddock at Strathfeld'
save. where he died In 1896, the grave
being under the shadow Of a Turkish
oak. < memorial stone to Crimean
Bob. fine horse belonging to the Elev-
enth Hussars, is erected at the Cahir
Barracks, Tipperary. Ireland. The AMI.
NAL went through the Crimean war
and died at the age Of "a.
Anybody can get an invitation to at.
l.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-09-04

A Denver paper expresses alarm be-
cause a Chicago official has written ask
ing the exact population Of the Color
ado town. There is no real cause for
worry at this time. Ultimately, OF
course, Denver will have to come into
camp, but Chicago first will annex her
present suburbs, st. Louis, Kansas
City and Omaha.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-09-04

/, To attach an umbrella to bicycle a
Connecticut woman has a device con-
sisting of brace, designed to clamp
the bead of the bicycle, and socket
into which the handle of the umbrella
can be fastened. The handle OF the
umbrella Is in telescope sections.
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sound Reasons for Approval.

There are several cogent reasons wig the
medical profession recommend and the publ.
prefer IIostetters Stomach Bitters above the
ordinary cathartics. 1t does not drench and
weaken the bowels, but assists rather thar
action is never preceded by an internal earfR-
quake like that produced by a drastic purgative
For forty-fve years past 1t has bcen household
remedy for liver stomach and kidney trouble.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-09-04

A doctor asks why 1t is that man
In his hours of relaxation crouches
down in chair, puts up his feet, or as
sumes some other abnormal attitude.
81 am convinced" he says, that man
can sit much longer in an upright po-
sition, with his spine straight, than he
can in any other. That he does not sit
correctly can only consider the force
of habit"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-09-04

Girl-His spine is hurt. Another Girl
Then l suppose his football days are
over. Girl-Oh, no. He can still play
half-back, or quarterback, anyway
Detroit Journal.
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No man can be truly known until he is seen
through the eyes Of love.

WRENs, GA.
"Having obtained q box of TETTERINB OF
Hunter a. Wright, of Louisville, Ca, which used
on a case of itching piles of 1--WE years stand
ing l spent $50 for different kinds Of RENE
dies and the skill of doctors, all for no good,
tept thanks" Yours, w. X. KING.
BY mail for SOC. in stamps by j. 7, Shuptrine,
sayannah. Ga.
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Conductor r.. d. Loomis, Detroit, Mich,
says: 1.-THE effect of Halls Catarrh Cure is
wonderful" Write him about it. Sold by
Druggists, 75c.
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Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use OF DIR. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. q trial bottle and treatise free
On. r. H. KLINE, Ltd, 931 Arch St., Phila., Pa
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The Philadelphia Record thinks "con-
ductors on smoking cars should help
ladies to alight" Certainly, when they
Ego out"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-09-04

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reducing inflamma-
!ion. alays pain, cures wind collie. 25c.a bottle.
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r,.,,.h - IN. Court Room.

- Engflsh in the Court Room.
! "Who are those students with books
under their armsf"
"They are taking up the law"
F, "And what's the old man In gown
back of that bench doing?"
sOh, he's laying it down."-New York
Press.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-09-04

Laplahders often skate in one day dis
lance OF $50 miles.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-09-04

Live to do good and you will never tire of
your employment.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-09-04

We are rich, not in what we have, but in
what we cannot lose.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-09-04

Over oDe-half of the arabic land OF japan
10 devoted to the cultivation Of rice.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-09-04

! Piso's Cure is the medicine to break up
BLUNT, Sprague, Wash, March 8. 1884,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-09-04

To make all drivers keep to the right
would be step in the right direction.
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P. S.-Allow me to thank all those
kind friends, far and near, who have
sent me the poem I asked for: "Man
wants but little here below" by j. @.
Adams. 1t gratifes me to learn that
30 many are better versed in literature
than am, and I thank them for their
kind consideration Of my ignorance.
BILL ARP, in Atlanta Constitution.
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Anybody can get an invitation to at.
tend church.
The record-union., 1897-10-23

CALIFORNIA BUSINESS COLLEGH
Business course, shorthand and tyne
writing. Latest methods. HILL & Hulk
LEY, opposite Postoffice.
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SELECT SCHOOLS.

HOWES ACADEMY HAS OPENED
night school at 1919 J street; Shorthand.
bookkeeping, grammar, normal and
high school studies; Individual instruc-
tiOn.
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Is. F., No. 179-In Bank-Fned in Los

u. r, NO lf3-1n Bank-Fued In Los
Angeles, Oct. 1S, 1879
Alfred II. Wilcox, appellant; Juan M.
LucO, respondent. Promissory note. Or
der vacating judgment reversed, Nc
Farland j., dissenting.
The immunity of ambassadors and
public Ministers from suits in the
courts of the country to which they are
sent is not extended, by any principles
of international law, to Consuls. See
Wheaton's International Law. Sec. 249;
Story's Const. u. s., Sec. $3.50. See,
also, Revised Statutes of the United
States, Secs. 6S7, 563, I'll.
The Constitution does not declare
that a foreign Consul shall be exempt
from the Jurisdiction of the State
courts, but that the judicial power of
the United States shall extend TO all
cases affecting him.
It is for Congress to determine the
mode and time at which he may invoke
this jurisdiction, and, if that body has
provided a means by which he can
avail himself of this judicial power, he
is not deprived of any right given him
by the Constitution. There is no pro-
{
that of 1887, for removing TO the Circuit
Court an action commenced in a State
court against a Consul, but 1t is pro-
vided in Section 100 of the Revised
Statutes that "a final judgment or de-
cree in any suit in the highest court Of
the State in which a decision in the suit
could be had, where is drawn in ques-
tion the validity of a statute of, or an
authority exercised under any State,
on the ground of their being repug-
nant to the Constitution, treaties or
laws of the United States, and the de-
cision is in favor of their validity, may
be re-examined and reversed or affirmed
in the Supreme Court upon a writ Of
error
Where a Consul, either by merely
pleading his defense to the cause of
action without claiming his constitu-
tional right TO have the matter deter
mined by the courts of the United
States. or by suffering default, waives
that right he cannot after judgment
has been rendered against him claim
the right to a review of the judgment
under a writ of error by the Supreme
Court of the United States.
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GENERAL NOTICES.

RAG CARPET WEAVING: OLD CAR
pet made into rugs. Mrs. johnson, 12l4 Sth
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615 H ST-FURNISHED LARGE FROM
bay window room; electricity; bath
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SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.

SYLLABI
(No 15S99-In Bank-Filed in Los An
geles, Oct IA, 1879
Union Transportation Company, re-
spondent; c. F. Bassett eft al, Board OF
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DR.. Weldon. SOC ] street. extracts
teeth without pain; local anesthetic.
Try McMorry's Blend Coffee. 80.
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State Harbor. Commissioners, appel
lants. Injunction to prevent Commis-
sioners from changing place OF landing.
Reversed.
The powers of the Harbor Commis-
sioners are defined by the Political
Code. See P. c., Secs. 2522 and 1924.
Wherever Boards of Common Coun-
ell are acting within the limits of pow
ers conferred upon them, and in due
form of law, the right of courts to su-
perEise, review or restrain, is exceed
mgly limited. With the exercise of
discretionary powers courts interfere
only for grave reasons, such as where
fraud, corruption, improper motives or
influences, plain disregard of duty.
gross abuse OF power or violation of
law, enter into or characterize the re-
suit. Difference of opinion or judg-
ment is never a sufficient ground for
interference.
Chances and advantages or disadvan-
tages in trade or business cannot be
regulated by judgments of courts. Great
individual hardship may result In the
execution of discretionary powers, and
yet courts of equity be powerless 10
grant relief by injunction. If remedies
exist for the injuries, and oftimes for
the wrong thus committed, they must
be enforced by other procedure.
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WANTED-TWO NURSEGIRLS AND
six women for housework. Employment
Office, 921 Sixth street. Sunset phone
541 red.
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AGENTS GET FIFTY CENTS ON EACH
dollar; no experience necessary. Write
for agents outfit Address The Catholic
News, Barclay street. New York.
Oc16-4tSa
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LOST-A RED COW, WITH STAR IN
forehead. branded c. 0. on right hip.
Finder return TO Peter Dickinson, Hang
town Crossing, and receive reward.
oc23-6t*
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WOMAN FOR STEADY EMPLOYMENT;
chance for advancement Address 81,
Record Union" office.
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TO LET OR RENT.

TO LET OR RENT.
ELEGANT SUITE OF FURNISHED
rooms. Joseph Building. Sixth and K st.
s12-sMALL FLAT OF -FOUR ROOMS,
CPS 1 street. Apply s2S Seventh street.
TWO FURNISHED ROOMS FOR
housekeeping; rent IS. Apply 1881
Fourth street. o2l-3tt
s29 K ST.-LARGE FRONT ROOM FOR
office; suites and single rooms.
III ST-LARGE NEWLY FURNISHED
room with bath and gas.
71s ELEvENTH-MODOE COTTAGE,
rooms. Apply ~ Eleventh street.
72S 7TH STREET-WELL FURNISHED
rooms for housekeeping and single rooms.
6O91a I sTREET-NICELY FURNISHED
housekeeping and single rooms, cheap
Sl2-7 ROOMS AND BATH; NICELY
papered and clean; corner Thirteenth and
ana + streets, second moor: come see
these rooms; cheapest rent IN city; keys
at 1894 E street. lB.C.l
TO LET-5-RooM COTTAGE WITH ALL
ulOu6rn cOnNenleneeS. cuo II Street. <Ap-
ply at $40 Ninth street
707 ST.-NICELY FURNISHED FRONT
room and back parlor.
615 H sT-FURNIsHED LARGE FRONT
bay window room electricity; bath
110S FOURTH ST-NICELY FURNISHED
rooms: suites or single; 81 and up.
oo- -r e,yr, .,1S,- .-yc,r,r " T,T-toNrrcrIL,T
room; suitable for l or 2 gentlemen
THREE NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS
with first-class board in small family;
central location: terms reasonable. Az
dress Board. this office.
S1S ELEvENTH-Two elegant furnished
rooms, suitable for two gentlemen; bath.
BUTCHER SHOP AND FIXTURES AT
zOO3 O street to let; good location; low
rent. Apply 2001 J street.
MODERN HOUSE OF ROOMS AND
bath at 927 NJ street. -
1412 THIRD ST-S ROOM HOUSE; HOT
and cold water; bath; gas.
400 VACANT HOUSES: COMPLETE List;
particulars free. CAP. TRANS. CO, 9O4
K. Furniture and piano moving
NICELY FURNISHED ROOM AT FOX
esters Building, street, 9TH and Sth.
OLD POSTOFFICE BUILDING, Fourth
and K sts.-Nicely and newly furnished
suites, single and fine office rooms.
19 LIZ ROOMS. LIGHT HOUSEKEEP-
ing, bath. gas, electricity; no children.
1925 SECOND sTREET-HOUSE Rooms
and bath Apply store POI nj.
122 K ST-EMPIRE HOUSE-NICELY
furnished suits and single rooms
TO LET-BARN CHEAP. 2sO7 STREET.
s12-SMALL FLAT OF FOUR ROOMS,
62S | street. Apply S23 Seventh street.
3 OR 5 UNFURNISHED ROOMS TO LET.
Inquire 1410 Tenth street
1921 ]. ST-NICELY FURNISHED
front room. electric lights.
TO LET-5-ROOM COTTAGE AT sos z
street; rent SIS. Apply to A. MEISTER.
9l4 Ninth street.
$14-NEATEST FLAT IN THE CITY, 5
nice rooms, pantry, bath and modern
improvements Apply 1913 Tenth street
HOUSE OF SEVEN ROOMS TO LET. In
ouire 626 street.
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LOST-FOUND.

LOST-ON WEDNESDAY,, OCTOBER
20th in going from Twenty-third and G.
to A. ID. Miller's farm, near Walsh Sta
ton, a lady's brown leather pocketbook
containing key, small amount of change
and check for $40. Finder please return
to 23l9 G street and be rewarded. oc23-2t*
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oPTICIAN.

WE CARRY A COMPLETE LINE OF
optical goods; eyes tested free by a
competent graduated optician. KLUNE
& FLOBERG, dealers in jewelry and
precious stones.
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WANTED-A GOOD GERMAN GIRL
for general housework; good wages and
good place. Address with statement
where applicant can be seen or ad-
dressed, B, this office. o21-3t
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WANTED-TO TAKE CONTRACT FOR
wood chopping at 1905 Third street
Oc2O-lt%
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WILL TRADE QUARTER OF A BLOCK,
stone side walk, 325 running feet, upon
which can be built eight rentable houses,
convenient for railroad men; 10 trade in
equity for downtown residence. Apply
1927 E. Oc20-4t
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ELEGANT SUITE OF FURNISHED
rooms. Joseph Building. Sixth and K st.
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S. NJ. HAIG, AN EXPERIENCED
matchmaker from Constantinople, wants
a situation at his trade. Inquire 101l j.
Oc23-7t*
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1000 MEN TO HAVE OLD HATS MADE
new. 1924 Eighth. w. L. ROURKE.
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DRESS AND cLoAKMAK1NG.

MISS NJ. MURPHY. DREsSMAKER.
Removed TO eI0ia x, where she will be
pleased to see old patrons and friends.
DRESsMAKING-S SUITS s. so; SILK
Waists 81: Skirts, 81 So 92l Sixth street
SEND THE WEEKLY UNION TO YOUR
friends in the East.