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The times., 1897-05-28
FOR SALE-SUBURBAN.

HOMES CHEAP-On the new electric rail-
road from Washington to Falls Church. 4
beautiful subdivision has Just been opened,
with wide streets and aven ues, known as
BALLSTON, about miles from Washing
ton: car fare cents; 3 minutes ride
from the city by electric caIs, or 70 min
utes on bicycle; splendid road
Price of lots S125 and 500 each;
size. 70 feet wide by from Ice to 90 feet
deeb
Terms, So down; balance 81 per week;
no interest; 10 per cent OFF Tor cash A
large new station has Just been erected.
800 shade trees have been set out. Bali
ston has a fine graded school, z stores, z
churches, and already a population of $50
persons. Buy a lot for home or for spec
ulatIon and buy quickly SO you can pick
farms for sale. Call for particulars aud
plat. JAMES E. CLEMENTS, 1921
st. NV. my16- I'm
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RAILROADS.
WARRINGTON, ALEXANDRIA. AND
MOUNT VERNON RAIL WAY.
RAILROADS.
From Staten. Is Ia ST. q Pa. A.

In effect May .. 1897.
for alexandria tweek da ysD, s: 80, 90.
$50. 80. ex.; 500, $50, ex.. 900, POO,
: - 90 ~, eN:' 100, 1l:45, a. ~ 1:oo eA,' &
70, I:io, 1:45, 2:vo, ex-. 2:4o, 300,
:. -, o. 80 400, ex.; 4:I5. ex.; 40. o:o5'
- a. ~, ~, ex; 40. 6:05, ex.: 6:25, ZOO, S.oo'
'-Uo, 1000, ll:20, 11:59 p. IN.
,,,o UI AIeXandria tSunday oniyt, SUI,
1:oo, 13, 1000, 1880, IL 90, 1880, a; n.
10 noon. 123U, / 90, 80, zoo, $50
g .: :oo $50, 400, 40. 800, $50, 500
y oo, :CO. 500, 800, 1000, li:Z0 p, m
TOT Mount vernon and Way Stations
~eeh wee" days., q: 30, 1O:O5, 11:OO a. m
20 i.io, zoo 500, 4:;IO, 4slo p IN
rof Mount Vernon and Way stations.
4,,t, .4r,,unt,day only. 800, 11:oO a. m, ZOO,
or ainngL0a aad Auueduct Bridge
week days., 500, $40, 800 1905, IL :O0,
- ~. 40 a. m, I2:05, IL: %, IL 8, 2:o3, z40,
, ~ 100. 400, 4:1o. o:zU, 6.Uo, o.So'
for Arlington and Aqueduct Bridge
s,1uuuuay only, 8: %, 300, 1U:oo 1880,
,io, il:SO d. III. 1900 noon. IL 80,
~ 80, 200, 2:30. 800, $50. 400,
n 1o' Duo, $50, 6:uU. 6:3o. 100, 500
na9ggate checked free for passengers
noluing 1lrst-class tickets at Station BIZ
cycies' 20 cents each.
The times., 1897-05-28

Do you knee, that you can hare the Morn
ing, Erening and Sunday Times felirereda
your residence for ffty cents q nloaths
The times., 1897-05-28
FOR SALE-HOCSES,

$50 DOWN and $50 per month-only
So 2-3 cents day will secure a lot in
Wesley Park next Co the great American
University. And this means snug
little fortune hereafter Lots $500 Apply
TO HOWARD F. JOHNSON, Washington
Loan and Trust Building 1t
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wANTED-HOUSEs.

WANTED--For Client suburban home on
electric railroad, in exchange for 9-rm
encumbrance, $1,000. Address Box ss
thls Offlce. my21-3t
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR RENT Large, cool rooms. In suburbs;
three miles from city, on steam and
electric roads; light housekeeping allowed.
SUBURBS, this offica- my26-3t
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wANrEp- BoARpERs.


"EFFINGHAM,' beautiful country home,
40 miles from Washington, first-class
table and bath. Address MISS ES GREEN
& BAGLYo Nokesyille, Prince William
county, Va. nfy2T-lUt
WANTED-By private family cf two adults,
two or three gentlemen; most delight
ful house; large yard to enjoy mornings
and evenings, table the very best, aud
every home comfort, Call at northeast
corner of 9th and w sts., corner store
Convenient To 8 lines of cars. my27-4t
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FOR SALE-LOTS.

FOR SALE-A great bargain, lot BOX
80 feet, to 16-foot alley, and 40 feet Of
parking on Rhode Island ave, between s tn
and 7th SITS. NV. lexington, only S675.
DANIEL & ARMAT, 1918 st. NV
my27-3ten
FOR SALE a bargain, three beautiful
lots In Langdon. d. G.. Apply605 Whitney
ave. NV Iny27-3t
a EEA UTIFUL lot III NV. south front:
20 by 100 feet to public alley; will trade
equity i'll lot ne. or Se., or o small
house: will pay difference in cash. EX-
CHANGE, this Office my26- ,eIn
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HIP WANTED FEMALE.

WANTED-Colcred woman, all-round COOK,
for resort, $40 Il nd fare; CoIored iaunuress,
SIS ana fare; white cook, wash and iron;
also nurse for country DICK AGENCY,
6I3 eth my2S-3t
The times., 1897-05-28

WANTED-Whiteh housemafds, 81 and 81 s;
white mattresses, SIS; white vegetable
cooks. S25 ana $50; white restaurant cCok,
$50, for this city DICK $ AGENCY, 81 3
7th. my2S-3t
The times., 1897-05-28

WANTED-CoIored clearinghouse cook
and waitress; colored COOK, wash and
iron, for small family; colored Iaundress Tor
resort. DICK AGENCY, 6l3 7tn NV.
my2S-3t
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FUR SA LE--
3-story brick house: IN. t.; rented
40 acres; part W wooded; barn; Va
House and L Or lots; Colonial Beach
You are assured bargain. Call or ad-
dress c. H. s., 26I2 Pa. ave. my2S-6t
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR SALE-A well-established coal and
wood yard, on account OF other business.
Address COAL AND WOOD, this office.
my23-7t
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FOR SALE-Grocery stores, iuncbrooms,
and notion stores; IL you have $500 or
COMMERCIAL EXCHANGE, Room 2, 619
L st. NV. my25-3t,e ,em
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LOST.

LOST.
$50 REWARD-LVst-A pocketbook con-
tdlnlng about $6Uand cards OF the o wner
Crammond Kennedy Please return to H.
w. VAN DYKE, at Mr.. kennedy's office,
1416 St NV. ny2S2t
LOSI-A fox terrier, answers to the name
of Max; white body ard bTewn and
white ears Return to 1749 K st. NV, and
receive reward. Item
The times., 1897-05-28
For RENT-suBURHAN.

FOR RENT-June / Brookland. ID c. nearly
new 7-room house, well, cistern and
ePotomac water, cellar, porches, Iatrobe,
range, stable; large lot and very pleasant
location; near station; rent, SIT TO good
tenant. COLLINS 81 GADDIS, 5l1 1lth
st. NY. my27-3t -em
FOR RE,NT-Modern suburban home; bath,
stable and waterworks Il ID. COR
DON, 918 f st. my27-3t
FOR RENT Or ORSALE-AtForestG Glen, Md !,
six acres rich land; houses; good out
buildings. choice fruit. splendid water;
double henhouse, place should be seen TO
be appreciated. terms reasonable Ad-
dress F BYINGTON, Forest Glen Md
my263t
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WANTED-A neat colored girl TO wait on
the table and do chamber work; only a
swift worker need apply. eol 9th st NV.
1t
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WANTED-23o Z st nw-A competent
white teacher 1t
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For RENT-R ROOMS.

FOR RENT-4O8 Sd st. NV, one furnished
room; I'd loor; one back room aiso
The times., 1897-05-28

WANTED Young man. IL to 20, to learn
light business; 80 per week aiteF iirst
month Call at 2lul i'a. ave, my2S-3b
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR .sALE-Lunchroom 1925; location
good. rent reasonable; doing good busi
ness; cheap. COMMERCIAL EXCHANGE,
Room 2, 619 F ST NV my2o- Stem
The times., 1897-05-28

WANTED-A white barber at JANE d.
AVESY'S, No. 1888 ia. ave- NV, per.
N anent lob. ..-.---.-.. AZ
The times., 1897-05-28

Salesman for druggist stndries
Sieo per month and expenses; experiences
uInle cessary. Address j. l. AR MSTk KONG,
20 Burling Slip, n. Y. my13tf
The times., 1897-05-28

WANTED-A young woman to learn mani
cure and facial massage. ia lIth
st. NV. my2S-ot
The times., 1897-05-28

FOX SALE-S700 cash, two 5-room frame
! houses, on Quander St Sc: lot 3OxI 90.
JOHN F. DONOHOE, 30S l. Cap. ST.
myx7-3t-em
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MISREPRESENTATION FEMALE

WANTED-Yo Dung, respectable country girl
would like employment In nice family,
good home in preference To high wages;
can cook and keep house Address
oUfEOLA FERGUSON, Linconia, Fairfax
county, Va. lU
The times., 1897-05-28

WANT ED-P oSition by German man and
wife, good flow er and vegetable gardener:
handy with tools; understands taking care
of horses; She good cook and laundress:
no children; best city ref. Address l.. B.,
this office my2T-3t
The times., 1897-05-28
BUSIN ESS CHANCES.

FOR SALE-Saloon in the best location;
long lease, fine fixtures; good stock;
sell chea o il sold at once Address s. II. c.,
this office. myX6 o. st, ,em
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR RENT-One or two furnished front
rooms. with or without board; near
three lines of cars; terms moderate. 503
Sth St NV my26-3t
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FOR RENT-PIeasant home; rooms, fur.
complete; light no usekeeping; new;
indiana family. M. j., no chIHlren; cars;
$50. 4I2 n ST NV my21-3t
The times., 1897-05-28
IirI.p AVANTED-MALE.

ANTED-Colored second hotel cook; per
mancnt position; for Pennsyl ania carver
ana coffee man Tor TINS clty. D1Ck
AGENCY, 613 7th my2S-5t
The times., 1897-05-28

WANTED-tiood barber to help out Satur-
day; pay ss3. no 7th st. sw. 1t
The times., 1897-05-28

WILL furnish all kinds OF help, white or
colored: in or ott of city. Call OF address
S29 7th st, NV. Open from a. ia to
p. N. my25-6t,em
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR RENT-i3th St nws, large, airy
balcony. my2T-3t
The times., 1897-05-28

WANTED-white girl 60 cook, wash, and
lrOu. 1872 7th st. NV. 1t
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR RENT-UnfuTnished; one large parlor.
3rd floor, cool font rooms; large
back loom, connecting. suitable for ngnt
house excepting. at summer rates. Sl6 y
st NV my263 st
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR RENT-11o2 N. Y. ave; large fur
rooms; light housekeep eping; summer rates
The times., 1897-05-28
COUNTRY BOARD.

RIYERDALE summer hotel now open; five
minutes walk from Riverdale or Hya,ts-
vile; on II. * O.; first-class in every respect;
water unsurpassed. Apply yMARY HURLEY,
Riverdale. Md. my2T-3t
WOODLAWN Open May 20: pleasant
rooms: healthy location; large grounds;
electric h.lls :gasand artesian water MRS.
NJ j. GOLLEY, PToprietress, Rockville,
Md. Address The Clarendon, Washington,
ID. g. ap27-2m
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR RENT-Three rooms, I'd floor, with
bath: also back parlor. 7oS 9th ST. NV.
my26- 3t
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR RENT" cards, in plenty, at Busi-
ap2l-gr
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FOR RENT-Unfur., 2 large rooms; 81 per
month: fur. So; j parlor fur; piano and
guitar. including lessons. So per month;
N. l.. call after p. N. 632 ! st NV; refs,
iny26-3t
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FOR RENT-61S II st. NV, large, cool,
connecting fur rooms, st and I'd rioors,
SUMMER rates; Doafu opuonai. Iny2s-3I
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR RENT-717 / 9th st. NV, large, AIRY
hoard. summer nrices ny2S-3t
The times., 1897-05-28

NANTED-Oak folding bed; must be cheap
and first-ClaSs; give description and low
est price Address o. F., this office.
my2S-3t
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WANTED-By competent white woman,
place as cook in private family, best OF
city refs: willing TO leave the city for the
summer. Address r c. c., this office. Ii
WANTED-By neat coiored girl, place as
cook or general Homework IN snail
family; give refs, stay AT night. Za L.
st. NV Ii
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR RENT-Niceiy furnished rooms, suit
able for gentlemen. 22l ID st. NV.
" E-.tt ar1
The times., 1897-05-28
STU ATTONS WANTED MALE
AND FEMALE.

WANTED-By a very reliable man and
wife, place To go away; can furnish refs.
Call or address w. o. b., 23l o st. NV.
my2S-3t
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wANTED-By experienced practical nurse,
engagements. lila lJh 81. NV.
myGS-3t
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FOR RENT-uOUSES

FOR RENT-12S d st. ne; a Groom house,
newly painted, papered, etc. a m. i. !;
110-ft. lot; southern exposure; rooms
rented il satisfactory, very IeaSOua bic
terms; key inside OWNER. my2S-3t
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR RENT-Reasonable; /, or 8 un-
furnished rooms. 631 Md. ave. ne.
Inyy6- 3t
The times., 1897-05-28
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED Buggy or seat fix, today:
Cheap for casn. Bring to rear 3l5 h 81,
stable 1t
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR RENT-Three furnished rooms on
second floor 72y 9th st. NV. my2s-3t
The times., 1897-05-28
HELP WANTED-MALE AND
FEMALE.

HAVE you registered? Please call. soe
@ st. NV. 1t
WANTED-Eyery boy, girl, man and wo-
man WHO desires 60 make money rapidly;
no opposition. strictly legitimate THE
WASHINGToNiAN, 6l5 L ST. iny27-3y
WANTED--Cooks, general houseworkers,
waters, drivers, porteTs, chanbermaids,
nurses, boys. farm hands, gardeners taun-
dresses, janftors, watchBen, engineers
firenlen. quickest place to get work
SHACkLEFORD'S, 42T 11th ct. NV
my22 st
WANTED 200 male and female, white
and colored- S29 7th st. NV. Open 8
. m TO p m. my25- 3t,em
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR RENT-Threc nicely furnished rooins;
EOb 9Th St Sc. my2S3t
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR Observation-Disclosures two rooms on
second floor: bay window; gas, heaa ana
haLh. 81. GIL 1Zlh st. ne. IL
The times., 1897-05-28

FUa RENT-Two rooms; I'd floor, for
,p,iS, n &C t...,t- --es ~ r.-d N|ss esisop
for the summer. 735 1lth st. nw.
my2S-3t
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR RENT-Coloredt tenant No 21291oth
NV, Groom brick: halls, water, gas, etc;
rent $3.50. GRAHAM q CAMPBELL,
GIT 14th. niy2T at
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR RENT-Four nice, clean unfinished
rooms, with in family 9os 10th St
NV. my26-3t,em
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR RENT-Unfurnished 2 or nice
rooms: gas and bath; on I'd floor; base
ment room suitable for storage. No; EOS
T. ST. NV. my26-3G
The times., 1897-05-28

FOX RENT-44O q st. NV: improvements
finished, house open Tor Inspection. 6
roouuS, halls, hot water, range, bath, gas
two families, rent $50. niy2S-3t
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR RENT-Fur room, with board. $50
per mo GIG II st NV. my27-3t
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR RENT-Twounfur light house
keeping; $4 and So per month. III 1ul
st NV my26-3t
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR RENT -10l e st. Sc: z rooms; fur. or
unfur. light housekeeping periiatted;
near park, Capitol, Library, Coast and Geo
detic survey; cars pass Uhe door; terms
moderate: private family; board II de-
sired. Item
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR SALE-splendidly matched pair OF
grays; very low, as owner is going to
Europe. Inquire at SELLMAN'S STA
BL Els, on T ST., between 18th and / 8th
StS ny27-
The times., 1897-05-28
FOR SALE HORSES 6 VEHICLES.


FOR SALE-Cheap, sidebar buggy, vii
lage cart, light box wagon. 1l13 4th
st. ne; call after p. III. 1t
The times., 1897-05-28

FURNITURE moved; largest 2-norse load.
furniture packed and shipped; experienced
men only COLUMBIA TRANSFER Co.
S23 LIZ st NV. Phone 1860
myY-tf
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR RENT-A nicely fur, 2d-story front
room; southern exposure; private Family;
summer rates. GEL Ist.nw. my21-3t-em
FOR RENT-For light housekeeping,
fur rooms: Sd floor mod. imp; ST. per
mo. BIZ IuJl ST. sw. myZT-3I-em
The times., 1897-05-28

sELBY is Offering an all worsted $40
suit for Sd.60; come quickly il you
need one 1903 Pa. ave. NV.
my20-tf-e.A
The times., 1897-05-28
FOR SALE AND RENT.
REAL ESTATE BULLETIN

THOMAS f. WAGIAMAN. 917Fst.NW
FOR SALE.
fOUR-STOkY BRICK AND T RAME
HOTrSES FOR SALE
The times., 1897-05-28

FOX RENT-No. 13S First ST. NV, Print
ing Office square. SiX-rOOm house, mod
imp: $3.50. d. CONNELL, 514 "a st NV,
Iity26-:st-em
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR SALE-SI, 300 for a 6-rm. brick
house and lot; mod. imps.: loty I6xT2;;
alley; $500 cash; | st. ne. near Twelfth.
ny25- st, EN-
The times., 1897-05-28

WANTED-A place by q colored boy, 1S;
good worker; kuo W all about city. WILL
son WATKINS, Hardesty, Prince George
Co, Nd. my2S-2t
The times., 1897-05-28

FOX RENT Second floor; two coiiImuBieat-
ing rooms, with gas and bath Ile 9th
st. NV. my26 Stem
The times., 1897-05-28

FORsSALE-Much under value; pretty, new
2-story, bay window houses; buff and
red press brick fronts, stone trimmings,
6 rooms, bath and pantry; well built and
complete IN all modern improvements, lot
17x75, wide parking: street to be CON
creGed next year; very easy terms; 1919
to 1929 st. ne, open daily GEO. P
NEWTON, Owner, o02 f st. NV my23-6t
FOX SALE-A wellbuIlt brick house; all
mod imps. and newly papered and paint
ed, with stable TO public alley. Apply on
premises, No. 1909 Sth st. NV myI-tf
The times., 1897-05-28

ELECTRIC BELLS should be on every
front door ana throughout the house. Drop
postal 70 me The expense is small All
Kinds or electric work P. WADE, 21S
ST. NV my21-7 lem
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR SALE--Own your own horue-By pay
ing S65 cash and $40 per month it can
be accomplished, and you won't miss the
money; nearly neW and finely papered 2
story frame, with about 1000 feet of
ground; fine parking; large porch; hydrant
water at kitchen door; stable; Soft rear
alley; within squares electric car line;
east OF Lincoln Park; in an improving sec
lion OF city; price, 81 ,425; title perfect
@. NJ. BRYANT, Warder Building, 9Th and
r SITS. 1fIy26-3;-en
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR RENT-Three nice rooms for light
houseRee ing. Apply at 337 oth st. ne
my21-3t
The times., 1897-05-28

FOX RENT kooms, fur or unfur.: nice
location. l5l7 Corcoran ST. my26-3t-em
The times., 1897-05-28

WANTED-SiJuatien by gentssnan to
drive a bread wagon: has some expt r.
ence, or collector Ior any business; can
furnish references. Address IL. M e..
this office my2S-3t
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR RENT-946 l. ST. NV; furnished
2d-floor rooms; terms cheap. InyZI-3t
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR RENT-Largc front second floor rogn'
fIrst-ciass Learu, SIT per Inonth. 20
9th ST. ~
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR SALE-On wide concrete ST.; SI0O
cash; balance, small monthly payments;
new, 2-story, bay win dow brick; 6 rooms;
bath and pantry; all modern Improvements:
very select neighborhood; 1875 Emerson
st. ne, between L and +, 18th and I4tn
sts.; open daily. GEO. L. NEWTON
Owner SO2 + st NV mv13-St
The times., 1897-05-28

1 WONDER who pays the highest prices
for gents casJ-off clothing: drop postal
SAUL BROS, 323 d st. NV. my1 5-3mo
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR SALE-Private gentleman leaving
city Will sell his three saddle and driv
ing horses cheap. Can be seen at the
MIDWAY STABLES, cor. Sth and I sts.
NV. Item
The times., 1897-05-28

WANTED-The public TO know we handle
standard typewriteEs of all makes, VIII
sell your old one for you; repair machines
at low price; do you want National
cash register? see u.s. TYPEWRITER
HEA Do IA RTERS AND MANUFACTURE
ERS' AGENCY, 1907 F st NV
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR SALE-A bargain; new 6-rm. house,
near Chevy Chase: large lot; min utes from
cars; fare to heart of city cents. $500,
small cash payment, bal $50 per month.
without interest Address FOREST GLEN,
Md niy2G- st .eiu
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR RENT unfur. communi eating rooms
ON 2d floor; convenient TO DdJiroolil'
suitable for light housekeeping. terms mod
crate 4 pply at 6I 8 I'd st. NV. my2I-3t-eIn
The times., 1897-05-28

1000 WHITE ENVELOPES printed 81 %.
LOW-fRICE PRINTING Co, 63I r It
NV. nfy2y-7t-ern
The times., 1897-05-28
SITUATIONS wAsrED-MALE.


WA ANTED-Man with family in destitute
circumstances wants work j., this OF
flee. 1t
The times., 1897-05-28

AT THE Business Office OF The Times
you VIII find Window Cards OF oil de-
scriptions-"Table Board, Furnished or
UnfuFnished Rooms. 'Unfurnished Rooms"
Furnished Rooms. With or Without
Board, Furnished Rooms, With Board"
FURNISHED Rooms" Five cents is the
prico or each card ap2l-tr
The times., 1897-05-28

FOR RENT -Unfurnis he'd, entire floor,
four rooms 1928 4th st. NV. my21-3t
FOR RENT-A nice Broom fiat, q. In. t.;
$1,000. 2122 II ST. my2T-3t
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-11-10
A LITTLE NONSENSE.

Good Reason.-"And why did she
choose him among so many admirers?"
"The others did not propose" Brook
Ign Life.
-"They have discovered lake up in
Alaska that is teeming with fish," "Eh
thought they did all their teaming
with dogs."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
-"My Freddie rode like lightning the
first time he got on Wheel" "You are
fibbing!" "Not a bit. Doesn't light
ming go in Acknowledgements Blat-
ter.
-He-I saw you out driving yester.
day with gentleman. He appeared to
have only one arm; is that all he has?"
She-"Oh, no; the other one was
around somewhere. "-Yonkers States
man.
when 1 went abroad intended to
write a book called My Experiences
with Old Ocean," well, did your"
"No; after my voyage concluded to
call it old Oceans Experiences with
Me- Chicago Record.
Not a Diplomat.-"You never tell
me that I look young and sweet any
more" pouted Mrs. Lovelace. "No,"
her brute of husband replied; seem
of late to have lost my powers of imag-
ination. "-Cleveland Leader.
-"What are the Powers of Europe ?"
inquired the very young woman. The
veteran diplomat looked at her thought
fully and then replied: "For long time
past they have been chiefly converse
tional Powers. '-Washington Star.
well, WE'LL" said the old friend.
"How did you ever come to join the Sal
walton Army?" ct was the only way"
the young man admitted, "that 1 could
get the public to submit to my cornet-
playing. indianapolis Journal.
Mrs. Younglove-"Does your hus-
band give you regular allowance, or
how do you arrange it?" Mrs. Loud
voice-"An allowance? No; he doesn't
give me an allowance. I buy his street
car tickets for him, and we let it GO at
that."-Cleveland Leader.
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to my alarm, he said, quite unconcern-
eddy:
II feel it my solemn duty to inform
you that am changing, and that in a
few minutes I shall be the king of
Siam!"
Instinctively looked around for some
means of escape, at the same time
grasping my umbrella firmly, resolved
at least to sell my fingers dearly.
AS we neared the station the train
slackened speed and at last stopped.
Just as jumped out the man made a
spring at me, but fortunately avoided
him and slammed the door in his face.
1 got into the next compartment, which
was empty; and as the guard closed the
door, | called out:
'Here, say, guard, there's a mailman
in" but the whistle drowned the rest
of my sentence, and the train moved off
before l had time to complete it.
At last the train stopped at the sta
ton for which I was bound, and I
jumped out. 1 transacted my business,
and as I had time to spare I turned
into the first hotel I came to, where I
met Fred Charlton, an old schoolfellow
of mine. He seemed surprised to see me
and asked how I got there. told
him 1 had come down there early that
morning; and 1 then proceeded to give
him sketch of my adventurous jour
ney. Fred smiled, and said:
''Ah, yes, old man, I've just heard
something about it,
"You heard something's" 1 said.
From whom?"
well" he replied, "old Harris, the
diamond merchant, told me that he had
just come down from London. When he
had taken his seat in the carriage at
Euston all alone, just as the train
started, some fellow rushed at the car
riage and jumped in. Harris said he did
not much like the looks of the fellow;
and as he had about $4,000 worth of
diamonds with him in small box he
began to feel uncomfortable. So he
determined to try and brighten him out
of the carriage by pretending madness,
which, he says, he did so effectually
that the fellow in sheer fright bolted
at the first stoppage, and left him to
finish his journey here alone. But
little knew that you were the hero, old
man." said Fred, laughing. "You must
stay and be introduced to him afresh !;
he will be here tonight. London
Evening News.
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Hoods pills cure all liver ills. Is cents.
Key to the klOndike.

The Pioneer Alaska Railway is the North
ern Pacific, and to that company belongs
the credit, in connection with the Pacific
Coast Steamship Co., of having inaugurated
the sale of through tickets to points in
Alaska. The Northern Pacific was the first
railway to issue map of Alaska showing
the inland passage from Puget Sound to
Sitka, Juneau and Chilkat
Those intending to go to Alaska early next
spring, after the SHOWS on the Dyea and
Skaguay passes are packed down and the
lakes frozen, or at a later date, either via
this route or via st. Michaels and the mouth
of the Yukon, should remember that the
Northern Pacific is the pioneer Alaska line;
runs steam heated trains with dining cars,
Pullman Standard and Tourist Sleepers
from st. Paul to Tacoma, Seattle and Port
land; passengers having the option of going
via Helena or Butte City (the latter the
greatest silver mining camp in the world
also via Lake Pend d'Oreille, Idaho or
through the famous Occur d'Alene country.
We have issued an illustrated folder, re-
plete with Alaska and Klondike informa-
ton up to date. Send Chas. s. Fee, Gem
eral Passenger Agent, St. Paul, Mimi, two
cents in postage and he will forward you
this man.