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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-22
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK.
SECOND DAYS SESSION or TIM
CONVENTION.
Interesting Papers RcRd and Diss
cusscd I'm the Intercst OF the Chill
drcn-Ofacers Elected.

weathcrford. Texas. April a1.--Ths
twenty third annual convention OF thu
Texas Sunday School association was called
to order last evening at tho Presbyterian
church at 5:l5 p. M. Mr. Jink Evans OK
Corsicana in tho chair. Song-"All Hall
tho Power of Jesus Name" Prayers by
w. c. North of Dallas and Rev. Burtis.
followed by song. Sweet Peace. the Gift
of God"
Then camo several short talks A. ia
why wo arc hero and why engaged in
tho Sunday school work" In these much
interest was manifest. Some said they
were in the work because they loved chil-
drcn. Sentence prayers by several, follow
ed by tho election OF Judge j, NJ Richard-
son as temporary chairman. h. s. Brooks
OF Corsscana as secretary. Committee on
permanent OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of Waco.
Colabarc of Dallas pledge Of Athens aud
Jink Evans OF Corslcana-
Song. prayer. adjournment
Night session was called to order by
Judge Richardson. Devotional exercises:
songs, GLORY to God in the Highest" and
Sunshine In the Soul" Priyera by Rcvs.
Armstrong and hunting. Scripture read
(Matthew vii. ~ by MIR. North of Dallas
Address OF welcome by Mayor Dusters
short and pointed.
Song by tho entire convention followed
by the speech of tho evening by Charles
ID. Meigs OF indianapolis, Ind. Mr.. Meig5
said that the International Sunday School
association, in whose interest he cnmcs
was q big thing. great In name. in fame,
in aim, leaders and followers, that by
reuRon of its work 100000 people study
tho same Sunday School lesson evory week:
that "a 600 600 people are in Sunday School
and that more than half OF them are IA
the United States.
The following programme was carried
out today. Sunrise prayer meeting led by
W. c. North, Dallas. bible reading. 9. ID.
Meics business reports by president cx-
ecutivc committee. statistical report; calls
ing roll OF officers; Benefit to Teachers
from Their Work" 4. V. Lano of Dallas;
SUNDAY School Needs" C. ID. Molgs.
Afternoon Devotional exercises, George
H. Ncis OF Fort Worth.
SYMPOSIUM: what My Church is Dos
ing for This Work" Baptist. u. II. Con-
Iibear: Presbyterian, j. 4. Mckenzie OF
Lott. Methodist. y. NJ. Burger OF Dallas:
Cumberland Presbyterian. l.. c. KIrles OF
Corsicana.
Short talks from the others. "Tho Kin
dorgarten Idea In Sunday school," Mrs.
w. u. Crafts "Dcnomnational Co-opcra-''
ton" Rev. C. =. nridwcn of Fort
Worth. what the Homo Can DO fer
the Home" Row. @. G. Rankin of Dallas.
Adjournment
Evening seasion--DevoLional eNercisos.
led by w. II. Carnos Of Cleburne. Right
| beginnings" Mrs. w. F. Crafts "Iiouso
10 House Vsi;otons and Home Depart-
ment." G. d. Miegs.
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Military UnIi.

Turner Hall was crowded last night al
the military ball given to tho visiting SOL
ders under the auspices OF the Houston
Volunteer Guard association.
The walls were lined with onlookers.
not seat on the rostrums being found un-
occupied.
Following was the floor committee: Ma
tor Spencer Hutchins. chairman; Lieuten-
ant Alfred W. Drew. Colone! J. Il. watles.
Colonel r. II. Franklin, Captain II. II.
Reichardt, Captain II. II. Rolf. Captain w.
d. Cleveland. Jr.. Lieutenant j. O. White.
Lieutenant J. G. Gillespie. Lieutenant J..
A. Hail. Lieutenant Allen Shepherd. Lieu
tenant r. d. Kehoe, Lieutenant c. II.
Pescay, Lieutenant ]. J. Taylor, Lieuten-
ant j. NJ. Burroughs. Lieutenant v. 8.
MacNider.
There was fne music and programme
OF fourteen dances, which were enjoyed by
. large majority Of Houston's society peo-
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HARRISON today sold 10 Charles Fieisch.
man OF Cincinnati for President Nc
Kinley superior bay saddle horse by Den-
mark, Jr. He was bred by Mr.. HARRISON,
is years old. nearly 10 hands high, is well
son puts 1t, one OF tho best saddle horscs
that ever left Lexington for anybody to
ride. Ho IS 40 well broken that he goes
all the gaits merely by tho touch OF the
hand on his neck. Mr.. HARRISON took tx
ira pains with him on account of his un-
usual intelligence. The price paid for him
has been kept secret. Ae was shipped to
Washington tonight attor no had been pho
tographed.
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FREDERICK b. GENTRY.
ANOTHER qEXAs VETERAN rAssED
AWAY.
lie Died MT SAN Saba on the 1Ots,
Denth Ensuing From u Con-
GcsHyc ChiU.

Hamilton. Texas. April 2o.-Capiain
vivors of the victory OF San Jacinto. paseed
away at p. m. April Is. 1897. and was
buried at the new cemetery at Hamilton
on the evening of tho 10th. Rev. Rosco
Of tho Methodist Episcopal church OIL
clatlng,
Captain Gentry was n native OF Tonnes
see, born In 1910. married RebecGa lar
nett. who survives him. aged 49, They
moved to Texas In 1895. and Mr.. Gentry
fought ut tho battle Of San lac!nto liz
1886 as "A member of the cavalry brigade.
which made tho charge that effectunlly
won the battle. Ha was In apparent good
health until few months ago,whon
cuncer appeared on his log, In company
with his son-in~law he started 10 Llano
for the purpose Of having IT. treated. On
arriving at San saba Captain Gentry took
congestiye chill and died In four hours
thereafter. lie moved 10 Hamilton county
In 1855. and has fought many battles with
the Indians In defense of families aad
property.
Hc Leaves surviving him wife. as be-
fore stated and three children, VIZ: Gegroe
N. Gentry, Mrs. A. T., Shactley and Mrs.
Il. NJ. Graves. the only children born TO
him lie has fftcsn grandchildren; also
three great gC:ndchiidrcn. viz: Ruin Le-
crest. daughter Of j. X. Lecrest, county
clerk; Rowena Graves, daughter OF w. y.
Graves, ex-dcputy sheriff, and an imam
daughter OF Lee Taylor,
All Texas can mourn with Bamiltou
county, and well say: "Wo love him for
what he has done" His last great victory
was his triumph over death. He never
Joined any church organization or society
except the Texas Veterans association.
which he always attende. andh ad he
lived two days longer only. he would have
died at Houston on the sixty first anniyer-
sary OF the battle which no helped to win.
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TOM HAMILTON GUARD.

The Tom Hamilton Guard Of Huntsville.
Captain A. 7. Smither commanding, ar
rived here yesterday morning on the south
bound International and Great Northern.
The company left Huntsville Wednesday
afternoon at Sis o'clock and waited at
Phelps from p. m. until a. m. The boys
boys were up all night, but when they
reached Houston they were bright and
ready for business. Tho local committee
met them at the depot and escorted them
to restaurant. where they were served
with elegant breakfast. After breakfast
they marched to the Light Guard armory
and were rendered the courtesies OF the
Light Guard club.
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Galveston. prominent in military circles
in South Texas and We'll acquainted in
Houston.
Captain j. Bouldin Rector Of Austin,
Captain w. d. Cleveland Jr,, of Houston
and Captain Parish Of Calvert. aids de
camps, all dashing, young and Handsome
caught the eye of the grand stands each
time thcy rode by.
Major Spencer Hutchins of Houston
needs no Introduction He is the prime
mover in these affairs and is ono OF the old
laurcl winning Light Guard team
All of the officers participated in the
dress parade. which ended the day as far
as the militia was concerned.
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THE CAVALRY TROOP.

Tho Houston cavalry gave one of Its ex-
hibition drills In tho afternoon. 1t consist
ed of charges and field cyoluions, with
mounts. and nm entertaining sabre drill.
This was particularly pleasing in the point
that IL furnished an excellent idea OF how
attacks and defensos are made whilo the
charges are In order. The troop is cover
ing It's weak points, and possesses some
marked military talent.
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from exhibition drill yesterday. as most

,ro, exhibition drill yesterday. as most
- the boys were in no condition, physical
~ bnt they went TO the sham battle IN
, 4, style. When the Emmett Rifles were
n a very warm place, the Tom Hamilton
Guard came to their relief and pressed the
onnosinc forces so hard that the progranine
o W 'hsttle was almost changed. When the
airing was ceased the Huntsville company
no the retreat in good shape and were
heartily applauded by their comrades anu
sneciators.
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MAcNIrICENT STAFF.

Brigadier General Cooke commanding
the militia in yesterdays sham battle had
for his staff some of the most efficient and
best officers Of the Volunteer Guard. Ma
Tor Young of Denison, assistant adtutant
general, is young banker Of North Texas,
and has merited several promotions In tho
organization. at tho same time enjoying a
reputation as ,tactician and commander.
Colonies waties and Smith OF Houston.
both veterans In tho Guard and known
from one end Of Texas to the other.
Colonel Kicker and captain Mann o.
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/, 1rJNTO DAY CELEBRATED.
...ording Ceremonies, Patriotism Is Per-
ns To-. and Enthusiasm kindled Anew.
!, ,sTIc SHAM BATTLE AT FOREST PARK.
,s Cavalry and Cowboy Rangers Made Das1na Charges and
Wv " Bombarded From Either Side.

Kinney avenue. Turning at the corner Of
Mckinney avenue and Travis 1t proceeded
to Main street and moved down Main to
Franklin avenue, and was disbanded In the
vicinity of the New Hutchins House. The
military took cars Immediately for Forest
Park for the banquet. The parade was re-
viewed from several points by the Daugh-
ters of the Republic of Texas. the Texas
veterans and the Womans Relief corps
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public OF Texas. The soldiers were seated
by companies and with band playing all
enjoyed noon day meal beneath the trees
of Forest Park, delicate hands Of fair wo-
men serving the delcacies. The ladies Of
the Parish association and those OF tho
Daughters of the Republic of Texas were
solicitous of every ones welfare. and the
dinner was nicely served to all.
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pie and visiting ladies from all over the
State, as we'll as the military.
The gowns of the ladies' were especially
pretty and dainty and the severe military
suits OF the men were decidedly effective.
Tho Light Guard were strongly IN evil
dence and large number OF the college,
station boys in their gray uniforms en-
joyed the dance.
Il was a gay and imposing affair. the
large number OF strangers giving zest TO
the occasion.
This ball is another feather In the cap
for Houston as an entertainer and AZ
city which Is success in the social world.
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A Saddle Horse for the President.
Chicago Tribune.
Lexington. KY, April Q. - shelby :.
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Brief Mention.

High water to-day at 5:15 p. m. Buy a farm.-R. F. Baldwin.
 Houses, lots, all parts of the city. Ed ward M. Clark, 42 Church.
 The monthly meeting of the Woman's Board of Grace hospital will be held at the hospital building this afternoon at o'clock.
 The remains of the late Frederick H. Trowbridge will arrive in this city this afternoon on the train leaving New York city at il o'clock. The interment will be in the Grove street cemetery.
 Mrs. Henderson, wife of John Hem derson of Cottage street, who has been home last Saturday on the steamer Campania. Mrs. Henderson spent most of her time in England in London.
 A number of young people from this city will attend a dance to be given by Miss Edith Hart of New Haven next Friday evening. Miss Hart has large circle of friends in Bridgeport and has often visited here.-Bridgepor Farmer.
 Patrolmen Doody and Linsley saw CCFCl dl lliCl llIdhillS etAl eAlL LlOlll lllc cellar of the saloon of Daniel McAllen at 572 East street about o'clock last evening. The officers took their names and continued the search. They found a barroom fitted up in the cellar.
 Mrs. Lizzie H. Arnold of this city, de- partment president Connecticut w. R.. C., Mrs .Cordelia A. Blakeman, depart ment s. V. president, and Mrs. Harriet R. Chaffee, senior aide and chief of staff, were the guests of Past President Mrs. M. Schmidt during the recent G.. A. R. encampment in Waterbury.
 The Butchers association are making arrangements for their annual barbe- cue which they hold each summer. The committee intend to make the com ing barbecue the best that has been held The committee in charge con- sists of A. A. Eisele, w. J. OKeefe, Henry Voelker, Oscar Roettger, and Adam Sattig.
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PAST GRAND ASSOCIATION.
Anniversary Celebrated Yesterday Af | ternoon.


 ternoon.
 The seventy-eighth anniversary of the Past Grand association, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, was celebrated yesterday afternoon in Odd Fellows hall on Crown street.
 Francis Lawrence, president of the association, was master of ceremonies. An interesting program had been ar ranged for the event and was rendered in the most acceptable manner.
 The first number on the program, an overture, Praise Ye the Father" " Gounod, was rendered by the Daven- port Orchestra club, James W. Seeley, leader, after which prayer was offered by Past Grand John Sanders.
 "Sancta Maria" with violin obligatO, Faure, was rendered by Mrs. c. w. Vishno, Mir. J. w. Seeley accompanying with violin.
 Past Grand William H .Spock made the introductory address, which was a resume of the work accomplished by the association since it's organization.
 Nearer, My God, to Thee" by Miss May J. Hand, was enthusiastically re ceived by the audience.
 Past Grand Master L. P. Deming de- Iivered a short address, which was fol- lowed by music by the Davenport club.
 MT Frederick s. Weld sang Tn Time of Trouble He Shall Hide Me" Mir. Weld is the we'll known baritone of St. Pauls choir, and the applause which greeted him yesterday afternoon was of an exceedingly gratifying character.
 Judge Bishop, P. c. NJ, was listened to with much interest as he told of the good work of the association.
 The families of the members of the association were present at the exer- sises,
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A PLEASANT EVENT.

Dinner in Honor of Professors Town
 send and Wurts.
 The Wurts Debating club of the Yale Law school gave a dinner Saturday night at Traeger's, in honor of Profess sors Wurts and William K. Townsend of the law department. MT. Mac Gregor, senior member of the class, was the toastmaster, and Professor Townsend presided. Sixteen covers were set. The dinner was given as a simple testimonial of appreciation on behalf of the graduating law class to Professors Wurts- and Townsend. It lasted until midnight, and there were a number of speeches.
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LIQUOR LAW VIOLATION.
A Saloon and a Lodging House Raided
 Yesterday.

A Saloon and Lodging House Raided
 Yesterday.
 Patrolman Bellman discovered about 5;SO o'clock last evening several men in the saloon kept by John J. Kenney at the corner of Clay street and Blatchley avenue. As Bellman was alone at the time the men in the saloon made their escape. Several large measures used in drawing beer were found on the bar by the officer, two of the vessels being half filled with beer that had all the appear ances of being fresh from the keg. The measures and their contents were taken to the police station to be used as evil dence.
 Catello Dominick keeps a lodging house at F Locust street. Yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock Patrolmen Clancey and Cannon thought they saw evidences of violation of the liquor law in the vicinity of the lodging house. The officers investigated the premises and were rewarded with the confscation of thirty-siX bottles of beer and about four gallons of wine. Catello was arrested for violating the liquor law.
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RECEPTION-

Owing to the immense success of Fri day evenings reception, also by a unan- imous request of those in attendance, feel it my duty to give one more. This will take place Friday evening, May 21. Former pupils and friends invited. Those desiring to attend can get cards by calling at the hall Thursday and Friday afternoons, 20th and Fist inst. This must positively be the last this season. Very respectfully yours,
 c. FRANKLIN HOYT.
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t9uurmaI aud Gunrier.
Mon day, May 10, 1897.
NEW EWADKnRrIsEmENrs rO-DA

Auction Sale-R. B. Mallory. Bicycles-Henry II, Guernsey. Decreased Prces-Brown X Durham. XpositiOn--Malley, Neely x Co. Entertainment-Pol's Wonderland. For Rent-RoOms-E. Malley. For Sale-Lots-John T. Sloan. For Rent-Flat-E. Malley For Rent-COttage-Mer Agency. Good Shoes Pay-N. II, Shoe Co.,. Grit and Push-F. M. Brown X Co. -Package-123 Church Street. Lost-Lady's Wacth--John T. Sloan. attings-Chares r. Thompson. New Goods-E. Mcintyre x Co. Office Stationery-O. A. Dorman Co. Perfect Fitting Shirts-Davis X Co.,. Pure Provlsions-rAe R. H. Nesbit Co. Partisan Styles--Howe x Stetson. Prices Do It-The Chamberlain Go. Stores For Rent-E. Malley. Shaker Digestive Cordal-At Druggists. The Hygeia Hotel-F. N Pike, Pr0p'r. To Whom It May Concern-J. l.. Mathews. The Aetna Life-E. E. Hallock. We Dye to Live-The Pond Lily Co. Wheels -Bowditch Furniture Go. We Announce-The Chas. Monson Co., Wanted-Grl-S6 Whalley Avenue. Wanted-Situation-C D., This Office. Wanted-Situaton--1 Clay Street. Wanted-Situation-15 Putnam street. Wanted-Situation-26 Orchard Street. Wanted-Situation-1S Wallace street; Wanted-Position-1 Franklin Street. Wanted-WOmau-G7 Chapel Street.
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NEW HAVEN APRONS TO ASSIST

The Arion society of Bridgeport will grand concert at it's hall, Friday, May 21. The Arion societies of New Haven and South Norwalk will assist in the celebration. The committee In charge has secured artists from other cities and will have splendid talent in abun- dance. The male and female choruses and the mixed chorus of the Bridgeport .Arion society will also have a place on the program.
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". R. c. FINANCES.

The report of Lizzie H. Arnold of New Haven, department president of the Womans Relief corps, showed:
 Total amount expended in relief and charity, $4, .63; number of persons as- sisted, 1,42S; number of corps in de- partment, 49; number of members in good standing, 2,S2S; total value of corps property (cash and otherwise), S11, ,s60.05.
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Great Safe of Laces.

We shall place on sale Tues day morning at 8 o'clock 1000 yards Fine Net Top Laces at less than half price. These are mostly of Plauen make and include
 Pt. Lierre, Pt. Venise, Pt. Moresque,
 Mechlin and Russian effects. Extremely desirable patterns, and widths 6 to I2 inches.
 Real value soc. to 75c. yd.
 At two prices,
 23c. and 55c. yard. Remember none on sale until Tuesday.
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BRIDGEPORT CYCLISTS IN TOWN.
 Sixty members of the American Wheel club of Brodgeport took dinner at the Fremont house yesterday. They left Bridgeport at 9:30 and arrived in New Haven at 11:30, making three stops on the way
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88 PIECES ONLY.

Cambric Gowns and Skirts. Delicious styles, choice grade of material, dainty new lace trimmings. "Bolero' effect, Empire" high neck, "Bish, op" gowns-"O "Ombrelle" Aoun- ced skirts.
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THE PROPER LACES

"Lace Year" is well looked out for here, You can be sure of the daintiest in the most desirable widths. "Point Venise' is a popular favorite. Rich lace edges, (Edelweiss, Russian, Flower and foliage effects on net tops. Cream, Champagne "Buerre" (butter) shades. 5 1-2 to 5 inch widths -23 to 55c yd.
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A Monday Sale
 of Fine Wash Goods.

15oo yards of one yard wide Percales and Lawns of the very best quality made and in strikingly handsome designs and colorings. These goods were made to sell for 12A and I5c. Our method of selling brings them to you at only
 Sc. yard.
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Thre Years 0Id---Has Come to Stay

X TlME-IRIED TOBACCO SPECIFIC.
 GOOD-BY Certain to Stop the Practice-Costs One
 Dollar
 A DOCTORS RECIPE. Legions of Testimonials - BOna-fde Cures. Address NJ. F. BRISTOL, Agent, No. SJ4 Chapel street, New Haven. apl7 tf
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A "BRISTOLo STEEL POLE

In three or four sections, $500. Splen- didly light and supple for "hy-work" The Bamboo Rod for a dollar is consid- cred the best for the money anywhere. Double tip packed in neat case.
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WEAI'IE Ek RECORD.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF
 OF THE WEATHER BUREAU. WASHINGTON. D. C.. May ', 1897, 8 p. m. Forecast for Monday: For Connecticut: Showers and threaten ing weather; warmer; southwesterly winds. For Eastern New York: Showers and thunder storms; cooler, southerly winds, be- coming westerly.
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PATTERN HATS 1!
MONDAYf FLOWERS.

American Beauty Roses, 39c grade, 25c All shades of Clover, 19c. Lilies of Valley I3c. Violets, I2Hc.
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Great Sacrifice of Jaeger's
 Underwear.

Probably the first time that Dr. Jaeger's Sanitary Under wear has been sold at a cut price.
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FOR THE NEW SUIT.

Very choice pickings in pretty Kersey Cloths. Black, two new greens, new blue, drab, oxblood, brown. A inch widths, $2.oo yd.
 Tailor here to make 'em up just as you wish.
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|" Pim' here is $5.75, (other places, $S.oo.) Isn't that proof positive of sporting price sav- ing?
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O1 lSSW IORN TOT a TeW days only, to demonstrate the great merit of
 Feder's Brush Skirt Protector. Already a large demand has sprung up for this new skirt protector
 That never frays, or becomes hardened. That does not affect the shoes-being
 soft and pliable.
 That lasts as long as the skirt and will
 not turn color. It cleans easily
 A shake. and the dust is off.
 A rub, and it's clean.
 A brush, and it's new.
 We carry large stock of Feder's Brush Skirt Protector, in black and colors, and invite every woman here abouts to call and be convinced of its desirability
 Hiss Colby WiV be here
 Begtnniag Monaay-toy e aOeek, But we carry the stock all the time.
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25 per cent off the list

for short time to all purchasers. Buy your next seasons supply at this liberal discount-you can well afford to.
 25 per cent from the list prices at which they are sold throughout the entire country.
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LAWN TENNIS BALLS.

Both the Wright & Ditson and Victo,
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Summer Fabrics Here in
 remarkable the wanted weaves and a saving every time you buy.
 French Organdies- -6S-inch width, plain white, exceptional qualities, ,5O,6z1s ,75c.yd Grenadines - Fast black, also navy stripes and brocaded figures, 25c, yd Lawn Novelties in very desirable linen color, stripes and fancy checks, lz11acyd.
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WE'RE OVERSTOCKED.

Got too many spring, summer and win ter weights in ladies', mems and children's garments So we say