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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-06
HAMPTON POsT-OFFICE ROBBERS.
Cracksmen Open the safe and Secure One
Thousand Dollars Value.

HAMPTON. Va, July Especial
About 2:30 o'clock this morning the post
Office here was broken into ana ropDed
OF about $1,000 IN cash ana postage
stamps.
An entrance was effected through the
extreme rear window Of the building by
tearing open tho shutters and raising the
window.
The mammoth safe is near the win
dow, and once inside the building tle
thieves had very little trouble IN reacn-
ing II. After entering the ROBBERS eNl-
IDENTIFY went right 10 work by blowing
OF the largo outside doors Of the safe.
This was done by drilling holes through
the solid mass Of iron and putting In n
charge OF powder. Then ahother hoie
was made on the inside doors' "hlch
gave way under the heavy pressure OF
powder which was evidently the explo-
sivs used. as a cask containing shi,,ii
amount Of powder was found IN tne
building later this morning.
This done the cash drawer. containing
1895 In cash and 1900 one and two-cent
postage stamps was taken out.
In their haste the thieves carried OIL
cash drawer and contents.
II is renorted that a colOred woman
residing near Union street saw two
white men about o'clock this morning
in that part OF the city hammerlng on d
box and seemingly trying 10 predk IL
open. , l.. a.
section indicated.
The stranrcst part OF the robbery IS
that none Of me registered letters were
taken from the safe.
As yet no arrests have been made.
Excitement has been at fever-heat an
dav. and Sheriff Curtis and Postmaster
i. w. Shields have been besieged with
questions -.
The police here have n small clue TO
the post-ofiice robbery and are working
hard. -
While the appointment OF Mr.: T.. q.
Darden as postmaster II the Hampton
post-office was a surprise TO NUMBER
OF people here. the news was received
with general satisfaction and the new
westminster will probably enter upon the
duties of the Office about the LIST OF sep
TENDER. -.
The anniversary exercises or the
Young Mems Christian Association We're
held al West-End Methodist church last
evening ana were well attended an III,
teresting programme had been arrahseu
and was we'll carried out.
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FOREST mn yIUDEyILLE.
Great Crowds Attended Both Matinee and
Night Performance

Immense crowds attended both matt
nee and night performances yesterday al
rOrest Inn PARK. The display OF nre-
works last night at this popular resort,
preceding the vaudeville entertainment,
was ln every respect CreditaDle, and the
scene presented by the gondola ga1y
decorated with Japanese lanterns ana
Illuminated by cOIOred lights, rockets,
Roman candles ana Greek nre was truly
arlistlc ana brilliant. Inls feature alone,
which Is gwen every night, Is well worth
the trip TO Forest liill. The perform
aucc GOA the out-of-dOOrs theatre. wnlcn
IS situated right at the edge of the lake.
Nas a complete success and gave great
pleasure and satisfaction to the crowd
which occupied every available seat Of
the amphitheatre together with hundreds
who were seated on the hillside or stand
ing near the sides Of the stage Brannan
and Williams made great hit with their
songs and dances. PAROLES and humorous
dialogues. This team of clever perform
ers Will prove 10 he favorites. The Car
Ions. Dolie and Harry. in their Wild
West Comedy. Texas Girl and Circus
Man" gave an act that is novel and de-
cidcdly taking. They perform a series Of
acrobatic feats. songs, dances. &c. that
"caught on" at once with the audi
ence. The entire programme was pro-
duced neatly and without hitch. The
same attractive programme will be on
every night this week. with a Saturday
matinee.
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Those two enterprising citizens Of South
Boston. Halifax county. Va. Mossrs. j.
NJ. Darlington and A. H. Vaughan. are
preparing to run another excursion TO
Richmond. over the Southern Railway
from Greensboro, and Reidsville. n. c.,
Danville. and South Boston, Va, and
way stations.
Monday. July 18th, is the day set for
the trip. and the train will leave Green's
boro at 9 \. NJ. Danville at 1915. South
Boston at 1l:f a. NJ, and reach Rich
mond at Z. NJ, the same day.
The eXcursiOnists will leave Richmond
on return at L. NJ the next day. Tues
day. July 18th.
Among the attractions announced FOR
visitors 10 Richmond by the managers
are Lakeside Park. Broad Street Park
Vaudeville. and fireworks. and the races
az this park July 18th. and a possible trip
down the James 10 Dutch Cap on the
evening Of june lZth
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Az ARREST ron ASSAULT.
The Negro Identified and II il Thought the
Law viii be Allowed to Take It- Course.

GREENSBORO, NJ c., July 5.-Spe-
GALA dastardly attempt at outrage
was committed here yesterday As Miss
Sefert, who lives in the northern part
Of the city was on her way from church
to home she was assaulted by a negro,
who tried TO choke her.
She had TO pass through a strip OF
woods. and when she was going through
this she heard footsteps behind her. and
turning TO look back a negro caught her
by the throat with one hand, and with
account OF sickness and again on account
Of the sal death of Bishop Newton. who
was 10 have been here Sunday following
his death TO confirm this class. but the
his other tried 10 throw her dress over
her head She screamed and fought him
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which will doubtless play In strains Of
unusual sweetness on the Asstclation
night What more attractive event could
be planned for an evening entertainment
than n moonlight under the auspices OF
the Association
There will doubtless be large turn
out Of members and their friends. and it
Is said that this Is but the beginning Of
an annual event Of this character. Eve
~ precaution will be taken for the COM
fort and pleasure Of those attending,
and refreshments will be obtainable dur
ing the entire evening
Members are requested TO secure their
tickets at the Association building to-
day. I'm order that the officers may know
Just how many non-members can be ac-
commodated. II will be a great event;
may tho weather be warm and fair.
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Bishop White in Middlesex.

STORMONT. VA, July 5.-Special.-
Bishop white preached 10 very large
congregation at Christ church near here
yesterday. The Bishop arrived AT Hotel
Saluda late Saturday and great fears
were entertined that the long ana tatigu-
ing trip would quite disable him for the
long appointed confrma ton service which
has been twice a disappointment. once on
Bishop. In company with Or. Hunley and
the pastor entered the historic old church
greatly refreshed.
After preaching tho following members
were confirmed Mrs. Emma Miller Miss
Cordela Wilson, Miss Sue Jeffress. Miss
May Vaughan. Miss Mary Wilson, Miss
Virginia McCandlish. Mr. Gordon Taylor,
Mr.. J. H. Eastman. Mr.. A. j. Dldlake.
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man besides. began looking for tho chill
dren. and they were found In half an
hour. and restored 90 their father.
They were seated comfortably. enjoying
the performance. and Harold said he
wished ne could sing Ike that little boy,
Master Robert. who was on the pro-
grammc.
The small nurse in question was quite
new 10 tho city and its ways, having
never been 10 town before.
II was "a coincidence that just as they
were found. the band played she had
never seen the Couchcc-Couchec. Poor
Little Country Miid,'
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4 FREE FIG III 4.
Some Henricoans Celebrate the Fourth in
an Unexpected Mapner.

A disordery crowd Of boys congregated
around the corner OF Cary and Vine
streets yesterday afternoon and INDUCED
in q free fight. During the melee.
Broadus Miller received several bruses
and Frank Armabright and others were
said 10 have been slightly injured by fly
ing missiles.
The county police were all busy at the
bah park and a telephone message was
sent TO the Third Police District station
for officers. Several went out but as the
trouble took place outside Of the city
limits nothing was done by them.
Every one i'm the lncighbOrhOod was
very sccretive in regard TO the fight and
as no arrests have been made yet names
are also hard 10 ohtaln.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-06
S.nfc Tennis Tournament.

IYNCHBURG. VA. July 5.-Special.-
the state Tennis Tourn ment began here
mis- morning at Q o'clock with number
Of teams present from various places
among them Bedford Clty, fele ei.'l.Ili -
In The doubles the champions are Reed
and Robertson. Of Portsmouth, with
nell and Garset and Clarke and Thurman
~ ReJford city. second and third. re-
spectively
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We carry the most complete aSsort-
ment Of all the necessary art materials
10 be found I'm the city.
COUGHING Cotton and Gable Cord.
White and Colored Embroidery Cot
ton.
Cornation. Star Novelty Bralds.
Gold and Silver Threads ana SoroS.
Gold and Silver Spansies.
Mirror stones.
Gold Steel md Glass Beads.
Knitting, Crochet and Emoroioe'y
Needles.
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Mr. John 4 Iiundiev Became Separated
frnn, III. IlllIc Onrs In-i Nicht.


SIR John r. Ilundioy - $40 north Fifth
street was "a very distressed man for
a haf hour last night. 20 the Vaudeville
al Broad-Street Park.
Il was all or account Of his losing
two OF his children. Beryl. aged five. and
Harold. aged six. who. with their small
col0~cd nurse. became separated from
BIN.
Mr Tmndicy drove o.; % the nark. and
when De stopped az tho gate the nurse
took the children out OF the carriage.
and waited for him.
The horses started - passing troll
icy car and By tho time nc had Quilted
them. and LEFT them with a man, 70
hold. in some way the children and nurse
we're lost In the crowd.
When he reported his loss 20 the police
on duty az the park. and the Traction
CAuA4slys people. al hands. and Times
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with her umbrella, which frightened him

with her umbrella, which frightened him
off. and he disappeared in the woods.
Miss Seifert hurried home. and the mat
ter was reported to the police. From the
description furnished by tho young lady.
Luke Richardson. a desperate negro
was arrested and taken before the young
lady, who swore that he was the man
At . preliminary hearing this afternoon
tho evidence was so strong against the
negro that he was remanded TO Jail 10
await the action OF the court.
There is considerable feeling in the city
over the matter. but 1t is thought that
the law will be allowed to take its course.
GREENSBORO. n. c., July Especial.
ON account OF feeling running so hiSh
here tonight against the negro Luxe
Richardson. in jail for attempted assault
on Miss Seifert. the sheriff or the couh-
~ had him sent TO winston Tor sate-
keeping The friends OF the young lazy
were considerably worked IN. and TINS
step was found necessary TO preserve
law and order.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-06
DIR. RfLIND DECLINES
He VIII Not Serve the Gwathmey Baptist
Church a. Pastor,

Rev. DR.. Charles IL. Ryland who was
recently called TO the pastorate of the
Gwathmey Baptist chuch. near Ashland,
to preach two Sundays in each month,
has declined the call.
Dr Ryland's arduOus duties as Finan-
cial Secretary and Librarian of Richmond
College occupy nearly an Of his time. He
IS also pastor Of a church i'm Hanover
county for which he breaches one Sun
day in each month. He said yesterday
that ne did not feel able 10 take addi-
tional work. and consequently he wrote
10 the church declining TO serve as pas
tor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-06
Gentlemen's Furnishings.

Gentlemen's Socks. extra values
y l-2. l6 2-3. p. IS. SOC.
Gentlemen's GaUze Shirts. long and
short sleeves. extra values %. 81 IL SIC.
Gentlemen. Balbriggan Shirts, long
and short sleeves, extra values....50c.
GenllCrren's Ealbriggan Drawers 50c.
Gentlemel's Pepperell Jeans Draw
ers. nicely made .......................o Oc.
Gentlemen's Linen Bosom Shirts.
properly made, perfect fitting. 80, 10, 81.
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The funeral Of Frances Branch Scott.
the infant child. aged three
months. OF Mr.. james II. and Mrs
Mary Winsheld Scott who died at Done
gal" Albemarlc Va. Yesterday will take
place from the residence Of Major Fred
r. Scott in this city. at p. NJ. to-day
and the intermont will be In Hollywood
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-06
Red Men Install Officers.

Al a meeting of Gray Eagle Tribe of
Red Men. held last Saturday night. the
following officers were installed: Pro-
phet Oswald knight. Sachem. y. G.
Garner: Senior Sycamore. j. II. Lam
bert. Junior Sycamore NJ. Cauthorn.
Keeper of Records. j. b. Angle: Collec-
tor Of Wampum. +. G. Kuhn; Keeper
OF Wampum. K. I. Harrison.
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Gone 10 Norfolk

Auditor Ma.ve and Treasurer liar
man. members of the Board OF
Public Works. and Deputy Auditor &.
Lee NJ )ore the secretary Of the Board. LEFT
yesterday afternoon Tor Norfolk, where
they Will inspect some property of the
several railroad companies with the view
of assessing its value. They Will also 30
to Primers Point and other places in the
vicinity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-06

The Common Council failed 10 get q
quorum last evening only seven members
being present. They were Mcssrs. Gunst
John J King. CARRIER. Pollock ROuntrce.
STOKES. and Wallerscin.
Another effort will bc made 10 meet
this evening
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Stamped Linens.

1s-inch All-Linen Stamped Centres,
extra values Observation-Disclosures. 2j..
Stamped Lace Medallion Centres.
were &c. row ......................... .Joc.
All OF Stamped Linen Centres. that
We're SOC. now .........................3 sc.
l6x27 Hemstitched Drawn Corners.
All-Linen Tray Cloths. extra value 50c
lsx70 Stamped Linen Scarfs. extra
values ........ .........15c., 81 and 81 Is.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-06
Ready 10 Start The Bail.

The Uruguayan rebels have organized
for the season and are reported TO be
anxious 10 hear from any other team
that wants a brush on the home grounds
Cleveland Leader.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-06
Small Blaze.

4 stil alarm was sent in from No. i0l
west Main street al els o'clock last even-
ing caused by blaze In a kitchen I'm the
rear of the house. The roof Of the kitch-
on was damaged 10 the extent of about
s2o. The roof was ignied by fire crack
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-06
Perfumeries.

Roger & Gallet's Toilet Waters. all
odors. were 81 and SIPS, now ......Goc.
Oriza. Violette Du Car ..........sl.O5.
Colgate's Bay Lavender Water was
Soc. now ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. DC.
Best Grade Talcum Powder. oox. loo
Roger & Gallet's and lie Grand :
Fine French Soaps. were 80 and ,jc..
now 500. ...... ................30c. cake.
Imported Glycerine Soap. regular
value &c, now ................-luc. cake.
Pears Unscented Glycerine Soap.
cake ...... Observation-Disclosures. l0c.
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EmbrOiderics.

All widths Nainsook and Cambria
Edges. in the newest and dalntiest pat
terms ...........l0. u l-2. IS 2-S, % 70 soc.
Nainsook. Cambria and Swiss Matcn
Sets, newest and most effective pat
terms: All-Over Embroideries 10 match.
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LaCes.

We have just received another ship
nent OF Val. Laces and lnsertinss.
newest and most desirable patterns.
Is, So, 49, 50. 75c., 81 10 s. per yard.
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4 WonderHI Medicine {,
BE FGaAhS

For Bilious and Nervous disorders,such 40 Wind
and Pain IN the stomach. Sick Headache, Giddi
ness, rullness and Swelling after meals. Dizzi-
ness and Drowsiness. Cold Chills. Flushings Of
Heat, Loss OF Appetite. shortncss Of Breath. Coz
tiyencss. Blotches on tho Skin. Disturbed Sleep
Frghtful Dreams. and oil Nervous and Tremn
ling Sensations. &C.. whom these symptom: are
caused BY constipation. as most OF them arc.
The FIRST DOSE WILL GIVE RELIEF IN TWENTY
MINUTES. This is no fiction. Every su1erer Is
earnestly invited to try one Box OF these Pills
and they will be Acknowledged 60 bo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-06
Shirt Waists.

All Of our Grass Linen. Etamine, and
Lace Striped Zephyr Shirt Waists. that
were $3.50. 50 and 81, now..........;N.
All OF our Lawn and Percale Shirt
Waists. that were 81 and SL25. now Coo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-06
Curtains.

Muslin Curtains. attractive values,
sl.75. 50. $3.50 to $3.50.
Nottingham Lece Curta' ls, extra
good values ........Sl, $.5, N.O 10 sioO.
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uful building Of the association. corner
Of Main ana Sixth streets, a great work
is carried on. and even during these warm
DAYS a lively interest is maintained.
The officers are determined 10 keep up
the interest during the entire year ard
have resorted 10 a novel plan for July.
About ten days ago II was decided 10
give a moonlight excursion 10 the men,
bers and friends Of the Association. The
beautiful steamer Pocahontas has been
chartered and will leave her wharf Rock
etts) on Thursday evening, July Sth. at
S o'clock sharp. Every member Of the
Association is entitled to a free ticket.
and extra tickets can be secured for
ladies and gentlemen at the regular
rates. While the steamer is large and
capable of carrying over 900 people, and
Is liscenscd TO carry 1900 no more tick
cts VIII be sold than will make it COM
Portable and pleasant for all. An at
tractive programme is being arranged.
and will include the names Of leading
vocalists and .nstrumentalists Of the city,
such as Messrs. II. S. Watkins. II. Thurs
ton Cardoza. oscar Lehman. Frank Gun
ningham and the Tony Miller Combina-
ton also q mandolin and guitar club.
The closing event Of the Greek Turk
war VIII take place. Greeks wearing
white aprons viii serve the Turks. Speech
es viii be made by both sides.
The Pocahontas was built at Whining
ton. Del. and is the handsomest craft
plying Southern waters. and is most adj
mirably designed for passenger service
and social events. The hull IS construct
ed of steel and she has length OF POS
feet. The promenade deck is wei plan
ned. and affords abundant space for out.
look. She is finished IN white and gold.
ffnh
petincs The chandeliers are of wrought
iron and bronze and the boat is lighted
by electricity; the great search light will
be used most novel feature OF the
Pocahontas Is the electric orchestrion.
giving the musical effects Of O fun band,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-06
Rugs and Druggets,

Jute ard Smyrna Rugs and Drug
gets. all sizes at greatly reduced prices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-06

eros Grain MOire Ribbons. all colors,
regular price % p. 3Oc.. now ....,...0c.
satin Back Colored Velvet Ribbons.
regular price ~. and 25c.. now ....... .oc.
Grass Linen Ribbons. effective styles,
were IS. S5c. and 81. now. 2oc.
Gauze Ribbons. all colors. were sSc.'
now ...... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .-0c-
Complete line OF all shades OF Tar
feta and Moire Taffetas. I'D, ~ DOC.
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A WONDERFUL MEDICINE.

BEECHAM,S PILLS, taken a. directed.
will quickly restore Females tocomplete health.
They promptly remove distractions or rrogu
Iaritiea of the nyatem. For q
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HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let It stard twenty-four hours
sediment or settling indicates an UNI
healthy condition OF the kidneys When
urine stains linen 1t is positive evidence
Of kidney trouble Too frequent desire
10 urinate or pain in the back, Is also
convincing proof that the kidneys and
oro ont of order
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Stamping.
Art Material.

We do stamping Of all kinds. In III
very best manner.
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y. W. c. 4. MOONLIGHT.
An Attractive Programme Arranged foI
the Sail on the Pocahontas.

irg j / as
leading in
stitution for
good is the
L o Il n &
Mems Chris
tian AssO-
citation. Of
the city,
which is
fast forg-
ing TO the
front. The
past year
was one of
thennOst sue
cessful in
the history
OF the work.
In the beau
-. AAHHH 80
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WITHOUT A RIVAL.

Annual Sales more than 100000 Boxes
Csc. at Drug Stores, or viii be sent by U.S..
Agents. B. +. ALLEN CO., 1855 Cana! st.. New
fork. post paid. upon receipt OF price. Book
tree upon application.
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WHAT TO DO.

There is comfort In the knowledge so
often expressed that Or. Kilmer's
Swamp Root. the great kidney remedy
fulalls every wish in relieving pain IN
the back. kidneys. liver bladder ana
every part Of the urinary passages. II
corrects inability to hold urine and scaid-
ing pain in passing it. or bad effects fol-
lowing use Of liquor. wine or beer. ana
overcomes that unpleasant necessity OF
being compelled 10 get up many tunes
during the night to urinate. The mild
and the extraordinary effect OF swamp
Root Is soon realized. il stands the
highest for its wonderful cures Of the
most distressing cases. If you need
medicine you should have the best. Sold
by druggists price fifty cents and one
dollar. You may have sample bottle
and naropbIet both sent free by mail.
Mention The Evening Leader and send
your address to Or. Kilmer a Co. Bing-
hamton. n. Y.
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Weak Stomach
Impaired Digestion
DisOrdered Liver

they act ike magic-a few doses Will work won-
dcrs upon tho Vital organs; strengthening the
muscular system. restoring the long-lost COM
plexion. bringing back the keen edge OF appe-
lite, and arousing with tho Rosebud Of
Health tho whole physical energy OF
the human frame. These are fscts admitted By
thousands, in all classes OF society. and one OF
tho best guarantees to the Nervous and Dobili-
tated is that Reecham's Pills have tho
Largest Sale OF any Patent Medicine
I'm the World.
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Silk Remnants,

27-inch Black Chnas. good weight
and finish, extra values. 80. 20. 81, SD.
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Silks.
Printed FOuIardS.

The seasons newest and most fash
ionable Effects
Sl25 quality. now ..........'''''''''',s, S &C.
7jc. quality, now .......''.''''''.'V 'c'
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MOSQUITO CanOpieS.
Ribbons.

Ask TO see the Dixie Mosquito Can
opy, easily put Up. self-adJutable.
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All OF our Remnants OF Plain and
fancy silks. I'm lengths from l 10 4
yards former prices. 75c.. 81 and sl.25.
porv .........-Jc. tl.Q.
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MOjre VelOurS.
BroCaded GrOs- Grains.
Black TaffetaS.

Most effective styles. extra values.
81. $.25, $50.