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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

the sickness in the world Is traceabk to It.
It is merely that simple, common thing
causes dizziness, headaches, loss of appe-
lite. loss of sleep, foul breath and distress
after eating. The little help needed 10
furnished by DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets;
One pill is a gentle laxative and two a MIC
cathartic. Once used, aiwa VS. in favor II
YOU are careless enough to let an; unscrup.
ulous druggist sell you fsomerniPg On
which he makes more money, IL Is yua.
own fault If YOU do not gee. well. Be sure
and pet Or. Pie-ce's pIersan / pelletA
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

letter from Golden says that
Messrs, Carleg aud Amanda have re-
turned from the gold mining conve' :
ton at Denver. Mr.. Carley says The
exhibit oflcre from The Golden district
was beyond a doubt the best one at the
convention, although every prominent
gold camp IN the country was repses-
s'nted. Colorado mining men were
very much Interested in reports OF New
sMaxico's rich mineral districts and a
great many signifed their Intention OF
coming down to the Territory to see
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

The LaPIata valley,in the northwest
arm part Of San Juan county. is beyond
question one of the most fertile sec
lions IN New Mexico, if not in the en-
tire Rocky mountain region. Columns
might be devoted to q description OF
that valley, and even then 1t would be
impossible to describe that portion OF
San Juan county, or do justice to the
progressive, ~up-to-dato people VIVA
have made the valley what it Is.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

If General Miles Is 50 positive that
the Rio Grande is navIgable as far as
Ell Paso, he gov rnmeDt could save q
rev dollars by cutting of his pay and
retiring MIN 10 the port of FL Paso
with the right TO collect tonnage from
all vessels putting in there.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

j, M. Fair and 4. S. Jones have a
contract 10 drive the iunDel in the
Homestead claim, on Monument hill,
10 the Red River district, 160 feet.
The tunnel is now In sixty feet on the
vein and depth Is being gained rapidly,
the ore improving as depth Is gained.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

Our customers say you IN nut4ctures
three VI the best remedies on eartn,' sad
the mercantile tirm. OF Haas. Harris, Brlm
a. McLain, If Dawson, Gs...in a recent b.
ter 20 the Chamberlain Medicine Co. THIS
Is the universal We, dict. Chamherlain's
PAIN Balm Is the finest preparation ig the
ha X, qulnsey, sore throat, cuts, bruises,
bur 3, sea ds. pains and %swellings. 20
cent bottle Of his liniment In the hpuse,
will ssve~a great deal ofsuffaring. Buy It
at X. d. Goedal"s, Depot drug store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20
mo l5ausss Comes

IN cases Of typhoid fever, diphthcria and other
wasting diseases, when the patient has been
reduced in flesh, and strength, and begins the
toilsome climb TO health. Here Hoods Sarsa-
parilla finds its place. 1t enriches the blood,
strengthens the nerves, gives tone to the d.
g~estiye organs. and builds up the whole system
HeeAss PILE are.the best af~ter-dinner pills.
assist digestion cure headache. Csc. q box.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

Postmaster L. A. Sicily, of Silver
City, passed through Deming last
saturday, en- route for Durango, Mex
co, where he was called by the tele'
graphic news Of the murder Of bis
brother, George Sicily, a prominen
nine owner, and quite we'll known 10
Deming
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20
Seeds.

B,iiousness and constipation are seeds,
OUT OF which spring many OF the serious di.
seases that affiict the uma body. GUN
would demand the immediate
removal OF this condition before 1t develops
something more troubles, me and difficult
to cure. PRICKLYHAsH BITTERs is q re-
liable cure for constipation aud disorders
ofn similar character. 1t not only thor
oughly empties and purifes the bowels,
but Strengthens the bowel channels and
regulates the liver and stomach, hence II
performs 4 radical cure. Sold by Murphey
v an Petten Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20
Tkis Id Your opportunIty.

II On receipt of ten cents, cnah OF stamps,
a generous sample will be mailed Of the
most popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure
(Ely's Cream Balm) sufficient TO demon
stratc the great merits Of the remedy.
ELY BROTHERS, " Ny-
Sc Warren 81 New York City.
Rev. John RsidsJr., 81 Great Falls. Mont,
recommended Ely's Cream Balm to me- l
can emphasize his statement, ut Is a posi-
tive cure for catarrh If used Is directed."--
Rev. Francis v, Roole, Pastor CentralP Pres
Church, Helena, Mont.
Uy,s Cream Balm is the acknowledged
cure for catarrh and contains no mercury
nor any injurious drug. Price. so cents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20
MOUNTAIN RESOR L
Beautiful Places of Retreat fer
the Health and Pleasure
Seeker.


This resort IS famous FOR It's comfort,
cleanliness, superior table, abundance OF
rich milk and cream, as well as for its IN
rivaled scenery and numerous nearby
points of interest. The best trout fishing
IL accessible by short excursions to either
branch of the Gallinas. Hermit Peak
and grand canon are OF easy access. Bur-
ro's are furnished to guests for daily
riding. The Pecos National Park ia within
ak miles, aud is reached by easy trail
expeditions can be outhtted and guide Sc
cured at the ranch.
For transportation and terms, inquire OF
Judge Wooster, East Las Vegas. or ad
ress. A.. A. HARVEY.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

Hon. c. B. Buah, president Of the Gilmer
county 1W. VAL court, say that he has
had three cases of iux In his family, dur
ing the past summer which be cured in
less than q week with Cbamberlain's CaIi".
Cholera and Disrrhna Remedy Mr.. Bush
also states, that In some instances there
were twenty ,hemorrhages q day.-Glen-
Vile. W. Va. Pathfinder. This remedy
has been used In nine epidemics OF Aux
and one of cholera. with perfect success.
IL can always be depended upon for bowel
complaint. even In ifs most severe forms.
Every family should Keep 1t at hand The
rs and so cent bottles for sale by X. ID.
Goodall, Depot drug store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

The St. Louis Repibiic recently made arr
rangements with the cable companies,
whereby direct news, from all s~ectious OF
the civilized world, are received. 1t now
prints more authentic foreign news than
any other paper, and continues TO keep up
lis record for publishing all the home news.
The outlook for the year Is m of big
news events, fast succeeding each other,
and they will be highly interesting &c ev-
The price OF the Republic Dolly is
s. q year, or $3.50 for three months.
The Ttcice a. Week Republic will remain
same-one dollar q year, by mail twice
a.week. 19-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

n, won feel dull and billions. a heavy
,,rsd Feeling. bad taste 10 the mouth and
~ sversion 10 foodf These are symptoms
~ ! torpid liver aud need prompt atten-
fi,n to prevent the development II q
seriona kidney disease. PRIoKLY ASH
ons ali fonl matter and impurities IN the
bewsis snmnlafes the liver and digestion,
c-lsanses the system Of bilious influences,
and Imports q general feeling OF health
and cheerfuIness. Sold by Murphey-Van
Petten Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20
way Lave ou

been stricken with disease while your nelgn-
nor escaped, or vice-versa? Both were alike
,xposed. but In one case the tile disease germs
found Judgement in the impure blood ana weaA'
ened system. while in the other, the Diood was
kept pure by Hoods Sarsaparilia, ana Inc
body was in a condition Of good health.
Hoods Pills are purely vegetable and DC
not purge. pam or gripe- ;scld by all druggists
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

Those who are developing their pro-
perry in Red River feel that It viii not
be lorg until there will be . good home
market Tor their ores, The smeIter
will soob start up and the prospects, for
one or more concentration plants are
good.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20
retter. salt.Rheum and Eczema.

The intense itching and smarting, Incl.
dent to these diseases, isinstantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
nave been permanently cured byit. 1t
is equally efficient for itching piles and
a favorite remedy for q r nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. 25'cts. per box.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

The Nav Mexico colony ~ WASH r.
ton 10 more numerous now than his
bs~n 10, some time Among those ~
Washington are: Governor Oiero, *
Delegate Catrou, Hon. Solomep Lun@,
tx Justice MeFle, TX Justice Frteman,
Messrs. Frank w Clancy, Qalnby
Vance, Kari A. Snyder, Frnnk W.
Hsrker, Il. Il. Twuchell, Eugene A.,
Fiske. t. UttI 4
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

DIR. Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what a horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine aid the best in use to put =
horse in prime condition. Price Is
cents per rackage.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

Hundreds of thousands have been IN
duced to try Chamberlain,s Cough remedy,
dureading what it has lone for others,
by having tested its merits for themselves
and day its warmest friends. For 8 ale
by K. d. Goodail, Depot drug store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

IA man IN Virginia rode forty miles, to
Fairfax Station, for the express purpose
az getting Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
and took home with him. a dozen bottles OF
The medicine. The druggist who relates
the incident, adds: "Your remedy seems
to be a general favorite wherever. known"
Its effects are indeed wonderful in all lung
and throat troubles. Procure q bottle at
XII. Goodalrs Depot drug store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

A plant for the ~treatment-of ore, at
lIopewell, by the cyanide process, has
been put in. and is said to be "a COM
plete success. Eighty-three per cent
Of the value is saved at a cost OF about
so so per ton. 49,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

A double shift is now pushing dew
attainment work on the "Great West
arm. ION Monument hill, 10 the Red
River district, and good ore was struck
early in the week. The owners.
Messrs. Armstrong and Myers, are
conf lent they have a good thing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

Collector Burnside, II Grant county
reports the amount Of taxes collected
for the month OF June at els. 900. ibis
is considerable 10 excess OF the amounts
usually collected for corresponding
months in previous years.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

Silver City carpenters are being
worked nearly to death-these days, ow-
ing to the many building operations
and improvements that are going on
here.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

There is more solid prospecting and
developing going on in the Red River
district than ever; and encouraging
prospects are reported daily.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

There are about 8 900 acres Of known
placer ground on the west slope Of
Badly. which will yield from "a cents
per yard aDd upward. 3
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20
o0URr OF PRIVATE LAND CLAIMS.

Joseph B. Reed, OF Iowa, Chief Justice.
ASSOCIATE JUsTICEs-Wilbur r. Stone, OF
Colorado; Thomas o.. Fuller, Of North
Carolina; William III. Murray, OF Tennes-
see; Henry @. sluss, OF Kansas.
Matthew q. Reynolds. of Missouri. q. 8.
nfHOrnov
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

A wagon load of excellent San Anso.
nionpples was brought 10 San Marcial
last week, and retailed rapidly Ut three
cents per pound,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

Educase Your Bow els with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20
Centuries e peo-

Centtu-eS ago, pcO-
pie used to fear what
they called the pes
tile q
Death was the
most terrible thing
in the world to them.
|They feared it as
people now fear the
|ChoEcra and Yellow
Fever. And yet
there is a thing that
s o misery
and o deaths
a n any of these.
IT is so common that
nine -tenthB of all
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

The Appel clothing company have
closed ut.their business at Red River
City aud Julius Appel will engage in
business at Springer. I.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

Born, to the wife OF Prof Hughes, Of
Silver City, Sunday night. July 18th, a
son. Both mother and babe are doing
nicely.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

Mrs. j. w. Broyl les and daughter,
Halle, OF San Marcial, will soon visit
Los Angeles TO pleasantly while awsy
q few weeks.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarctsi Candy Catharties l0c or go.
4 G. g. G. fail to cure. druggists refund money
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

San Juan county peaches will be on
the market next week. The crop 10
the largest 10 years.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

j. y. p. Robinson, an old time resi-
dent Of Sierra county, died at Silver
City, Montana, Tuesday of last week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

John Domaine Is now a regular pas
senger conductor between Albuquerque
and FL Paso. in the place of Frank
Farnsworth.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

No-ro-.sac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes weas
Arong, blood pure. soc, 81. All druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

Antonio j. Gomez-ist the newly ap-
pointed postmaster. al Qaesta.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

w. Dee Jones is doing a thriving
business in@ the general merchandise
line at Franklin.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

TO Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Casserets Candy G lthartic. i0c or 25c
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

The VIM. Wood liquor house opened
up in Efixabethtown recently. VIM.
wood and Elwood Madden comprise
the firm.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20
raa vpnAa
SANITARY BOARD

w n ack........... chairman, Silver City
Nm Chafdn. ,nrst district, East Las Vegas
FL. Otero. .rscond district, Albuquerque
re HeaC-...... third district, " atrous
J.F. Hinkie..... NTH district. Lower Penasco
J.A.LaRce.......-.... secretary Las vegas
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-07-20

MRMBFRs-First ward, Alfred B. Smith,
Geo. v Reed: second ward, L. O.. Fort, w.
A. Mel third ward, Edward Henry. j.
M. d. Howard; fourth wards O. ". Hedg-
cock. }. A. O arruth.
Evening star., 1897-03-15
PLAN of Display.

Second Floor, nrn ST. BLDG.
French Piques, French Organdies,
Persian Lawns. French Nainsooks
Novelty Swisses, Silk and Linen
Batistes. Swiss Lawns. English
Nainsooks, Hemmed and Tucked
Lawns. Madeira Cambrics, Plain
Lawns. Striped Organdies and Dimi-
ties. Irish Dimities, St. Gall Dotted
and Figured Swisses. Grass Linens,
French Mulls. Irish Linen Lawns,
Linen Cambrics. India Linons, Pom
gee \ainsook. India Cloth, etc.
White Piques.
r,ns The nG w. upr;hs 2 ;h cord together with II"
%. a7la. 30, 62l. and 75c. tle yard
White Organdies.
| The genuine French goods All weights SILK
finish. 6s inches wide 80 ca, 75c and ST 90 the
| yar,.
| Persian Lawns.
The ideal summer fabric that grows In favor
n.sh p fnrs ie we 70 IS @ ss' 30 sitsT s "in ~ ni aG
"eier. the yard
French Nainsooks.
Sheer and medium weights. Regular and silk
finish IS inches wide. .7l. 10. 63i.. 75c and
Lob the yard.
Hemmed Apron Lawns.
with cluster of tueks above hem Ready to cut
mt" IN, apr"i. lengths Can also be used skirts
~ Inches wide lie. the yard
White Lawns.
sheer medium and heavy. Exceedingly popular
for w'men's undersarments. 40 Inches wide
Novelty Swisses.
Navy and black: Embroidered in white and coora
Silk and Linen Batiste.
Natural fax color -cev,rly combining the silk
wide. 15c. the yard
minGs. etc, IS inches wide. - 10 So 90 the
yard
Pongee \ainsook.
and childreu's wea-. 30 inches wilr -p. th.
yard " "
Indian Dirnity.
White and dark grounds. printed in a vast varict,
Of choice designs and colorinys 3. inches wid.:
2oc. the yard
Swiss Lawns.
n1 S%n irar',"n for #, Sheer and fine Especially
ing lnaliie Sold here exclusively for ytars Not
settnhe elsewhere. 25c. the yard
| English \ainsOoks.
Neatly h"Xe, in 12yard lengths For Infants
i",hinE and Woinens Undersalment<, Is inches
Wide S2U the piece.
Jones Cambria.
m nl f. up nn in i2,,ard lengths for ony"ninc %
English Long Cloth.
,, oar direc, IMPORTATION. Very and fine For
lengths $50. $500 and 50. 80 the piece.
Evening star., 1897-03-15
First Floor, 10TH ST. BLDG.

First Floor, 10TH ST BLDG.
CriSpene, Organdie Rave. Freres
koechlin's Printed Organdies. Or
gandie Africanne. Anderson's 5
LephyrS and Zephyrinss. Scotch
Lappets. Indian Dimities. Lappet
Tissue. Striped Gaines. French Per
Gales, Linen Suitings in Etamine
Canvas. Open-mesh Crash. Silk and
Linen 1auzes. Dentelle Mousseline.
Scotch Lappets. Honiton Lace Or
candle. Chatham Stripes. Tissue
Mozambique, Tissue, etc.
Crispene.
smart looking and ,frertise is not injre,i hr .usr
or or damPnsss will launter perfectly and vii, h"!i
piaids Il variety of styles rs ~ and 45r. th,.
! ward. '"'
! Plumetis.
r5r Miaf.a!a.ed fs 81 sY ns "s E" Ks%'" A. c Exquisite
French Organdies.
Mad, by the best manufacturers. Frer,s Koe.hlip
/ and koerin, Baumgartman X u With prini
! ing rs though III" freshest Of flowers llnd been
3i'2c- the ward
| French Organdies.
/ 'Toth printed in America Handsome, ror,, .,
signs in exquisite rolor ELECTS 30 inches vide
2."-. the yard
organdie Airicanne
\ new aud 5rtHtiful yauze-iikc fnlr. white
Effects 3" inches wide. 3I'sc the yard
Scotch Zephyrs.
David and John tn.isrSous-ri,tl rIa,Is and pe,,
"h""ks ~ in',r, wide. 81. the yar,i
Scotch GlnghamS
Str >ript~ plai,s. checks hrnuriful colorn=s -,
irhts "ii~ 2ar the ward
Indian DimitieS.
irr,5-tihly pretty: daintirr printlng~ than ever
:" Inches wide -" t,. yard
Standard Madras and
" NOven Cheviots.
For w"nlens and chil,iren.s shirt w,i..S and
Iatamas ~ inches wide BE The, yard. : anu
.'acOnct Ducfesse Lawns.
oredndi" Alexs Lawns. 80 inches wide IoI.c
th- ward
Lace and Lappet effects as follows:
hish"p Lawns. Lace Jaconas Lawns. Mines,
iaMA,: l,a.t, Point Alen""n lawns Lnp~t Mulls rou
the yard
Percales.
stripes; hsGg"s- beautiful colo-iags ss inches
alencia laconet Lawn.
New patterns and coloring> 81 inches sidr 1oe
| The yart
Batiste Lawns.
Persian patterns. stripes. Ini,is and cferl- ame
ihys' greens. r.--. 81 w;.lc 1,c th,
vaid
Plain tolored Lawns.
suitable for lining, AID skirts 10 IL. worn un,l .,
rir fa>hi"nahle tin fabrics All color- 3: inclcs
"'d'- l"'- {" l1r- the yard.
Evening star., 1897-03-15
star of Hope Juvenile Temple.

Star of Hope Juvenile Tempt. gave ar
edifyins and inStructip. entertainments
its nail last Friday evening. The follow
ing program presented: \ chorus. by
the temple: a recitation. "A Diamond Wci-
ding. by Miss Emma Gladman; fancy
dance by Eva oele: recitation by Ic@=.
Angel Eva agle Irene Bradley. t.N
Snow and May Ford: vocal q let. by A1-
nj. and Harry bradley; recitation. by
Ethel Hefiobower: A vocal sola hy MAY
Ford: piano solos. by Mary Lang and Ar
ME Bradley. \ song sung by BsSSi.
and Do'a Jory. the Who'll. concluded hy
chorus. Good Night. by The temple.
Among the adults present and actively
interested in the work Of the iittl" penoi.'
were Miss Annie Taylor. sup.rutend. II :.
the Misses HewiSton, Matt and Tradl"N.
Mrs Young. Mr.. Giain:an and Nh Russ.il.
grand Superinten nient.
The surest Cough 'rrr is Ir. u Isyn"'s ~
i'r'iorani: and itr money j. ti,,t
Tor in">t Other r'landi">. II takes litil" II
FOR The Liver Ia5rr'S Painless Ssntivr i'ii,s
Evening star., 1897-03-15
CAPITOL. GUIDES.
What They Are Allowed to Charge TO,
showing Visitors Around
'iitor of The Evening Star:

To th" Editor of The Evening Star:
Are the Capitol guides allowed 10 charrr
- cents an hour fer their services. Ii so
how long has such an Arrangement bee.
IN vogue? Since when has the marble roo,a
been closed to visitors? L have been resi-
dent of the District for several years and
have repeatedly piloted visitors TO and
through the public buildings. and today.
for the first time l learned from one of
these guides that charge of IA cents for
their services was legal. and again for the
first time was | denied admittance to th-.
marble room. guide a few years ago
told me n charge WAS not allowed: the ore
who offered his services today said !,
charge had always been allowed Ea-
there been change of custom has SOM,
one lied? b. G.
The rules and regulations governing tn s
capitol which are posted throughout tEa
building, permit guides to charge n, cents
an hour or fraction OF an hour for parties
of not more than iive persons. and 10
cents each for parties of more than four
persons. The same rate for each additions = 4
hour or fraction of an hour is charged
There are twelve guides permitted 10 shoN
visitors around the Capitol. and they have
never received compensation other than
that they get from visitors. They are Ii
censed Formerly fifteen guides We're al
lowed to do work in the Capitol huildinS
and grounds. hut they were not able -
make a living. and the number ,.i-
down to twelve. the present force maxi" z
about 81 hsi per aanum
The marble room has always been closed
to visitors after Ia m. on days when n
Senate is in session until after adjourn
ment. At other times ii is open 10 visitors
Evening star., 1897-03-15
The President Buys "a Piano.

President Mckinley has purchased from
-the Metzerott Music Company a Kimball
baby grand piano for the OF his family.
The case is made OF very fine piece of
mahogany, and is rich rather than snowy.
It IS destined for the blue room at the
" lfte House.
Evening star., 1897-03-15
Eunernl ScrXicCA.

The funeral of the late Robert G. Blaine
was held FRIDAY morning from ST. Peter s
Catholic Church. Mrs. James G. Blaine
came here from New York to attend the
funeral. High requiem mass was solemn
ized. and Rev. Father Ryan made a few re-
marks of a euIcgistic character The re-
mains were deposited in a vault at the
Congressional cemetery.
Evening star., 1897-03-15
MARRIED..

';Ti;i: t'A\TEH. on February ~ l~,. hy iir.
Rev Thomas Low. Ia Baltimore Nd Nj
WILLIAM II. ';Ii:I: auI Miss Il'A T. aAN1la;
both Of NhSiuc''ii IL
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Evening star., 1897-03-15
Woodward y. LOthrOp,
Special Exhibit of
Fine Imported and Domestic
Wash Dress Fabrics.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, March Sixteenth.

Recent arrivals give complete oca superb gathering OF elegant
he" WASH Fabc white and coor linen and
combinations OF silk and linen OF both foreign and domestic
actre Many the old andbys OF
ana generous spnkng OF and exclusive novelties Among
h eSqute beautiful Printed Fabrics
'ors and designs differing from those Large
patterns predominant and floral and
We would be pleased to have inspect the stock.