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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17
Wiping Out Postrnasterships.

One of the results OF Greater New York
will be the wiping out of firty-four postmas-
ferships most OF which pay o good salary.
Probably more men will be needed to handle
he mails in the same territory. but many
towns and villages will miss their old-tlme
aolitical di0nitary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17
Pneumatic Postal Tubes.

The contract has been signed for furnish
ing pneumatic tubes between the postofdces
In Brooklyn and New York. The tubes must
be competed within nine months from the
beginning of work on them. The contract
is for four years, and calls for the manufac-
ture OF $4,000 worth OF eight-inch tubes
each year. r..-. IL. ..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17
Turner, washinston's Now Senator.

George Turner was elected United States
Senator from Washington by the Legisla-
ture at Seattle. Turner is Silver Republi-
can. Senator-elsct Turner was born at
Edna, Knox County, Mo-, in 1850. He was
United States Marshal for the southern and
middle districts of Alabama. he was Re-
publican and personal friend OF Grant and
Arthur. He was one of Grants 3O6. In
July, 1884. he went to Washington as Asso-
oiate Justice Of the Supreme Court OF the
Territory, and resigned in 1887. He re-
celved twenty votes for United States Sena.
tor in 1859. Turner has made fortune out
Of mining ventures.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17
Payn's appointment Coz firme ed.

The nomination Of Louis F. Payn to be
Superintendent of the Insurance Depart
nf New York State was confirmed by the
Senate ar Albany, with one vote to spare, a
majority of the entire body being requisite.
Fwenty-seven Republicans voted for con-
tirmatioD. Nine Republicans and eleven
Democrats voted against confirmation.
Three Senators, all Democrats. were absent.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17
ELEVATED ENGINE FALLS.

Killed and Six Injured.
Motor "a Of the Brooklyn Union Elevated
Railroad, and the smoking car of the loaded
train which it drew, were knocked off tho
structure at Bradford avenue and Fulton
street by Motor Ct, which was drawing some
empty cars on the storage track laid between
the tracks used for passenger trains, early
Thursday evening. They fell to the street.
The engineer was killed, and several Of the
passengers in the smoker were cut and
bruised. The flremen Of both engines we're
seriously hurt and one lost leg. The acct
dent was caused by an open switch.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17
Bayard Gives O Dinner.

United States Ambassador Bayard gave
Inner in London to the Prince OF Wales, and
among the other guests we're Lord Salisbury
and Cardinal Vaughan. Toasts were drunk
to Queen Victoria and President Cleveland,
and complimentary speeches were made re-
garding each.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17
Anti-East Dem onstration Fails.

The movement started by Colonel D. 4.
Anthony, editor OF the Laavenworth Times,
10 hold mass meetings all over Kansas on the
thirty-sxth anniversary Of the admission OF
the State into the Union. for the purpose OF
defending the State against the adverse crit.
icism OF the Eastern press, was failure.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17
DEBATING THE TREATY.
Massachusetts Legislature Approves, But
Illinois Holds AloUf.

Massachusetts Legislature ApproVes' but
Illinois Holds AloUf.
In tho Massachusetts House Of Representa-
tives the resolution offered by Mr.. Myers. OF
Cambridge, indorsins the proposed treaty Of
arbitration bstween England and the United
States was adopted after a long debate by
vote OF 141 to II.
In the Illinois House, when the resolution
Of Representative Busss denouncing the
pending treaty between Great Britain and
the United States for arbitration came up,
several members attacked and others in
dorsed the resolution until 1t Was finally re-
ierred, by vote OF 80 to 81, to the Commit.
tee on Federal Relations. It will probably
sleep there for the remainder OF the session
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17

An Appeal for tho Arbitration Treaty"
The British and Foreign Arbitration Asso-
citation has cabled to Washington petition
to the United States Senate in favor Of the
ratification OF the Anglo-American Arbitra.
tion treaty.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17
ALcER FOR WAR SECRETARY.

He Accepts Major McKinley's Offer of the
Portfolio.
General Russell A. Alger. Of Michigan,
came out from conference Of two hours
duration with President-elect Mckinley at
Canton. Ohio, and his face was wreathed
with smiles. 81 have been rendered the
portfolio OF War;" said he, land have ao-
cepted if. My interview with the President.
elect was in every way delightful and
satisfactory one."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17
Made Bald by the X Rays.

Made Bald by the X Rays.
The location of bullet in Bellevue Hos
pItal New York City, patients head was re-
Gently found by means of the K rays, and the
bullet was extracted. The patient has re.
covered, but the side OF his head which was
exposed to the rays is now as bald as the
proyerbial billiard ball. 60. e..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17
India's Troubles.

The 5ubonic plague has appeared in new
places in India. The famine situation in the
Kairpur district OF India is reported to be OF
the grayest character.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17
Accused of Many Murders.

ACCuseu Oh NhSuy AukooRSs
Frank Butler, the Australian murderer,
was arrested on the SwaEhiida when she ar
rived at San Francisco, Cal. He is accused Of
many murders in Australia, where the claim
is made that he can be convicted OF at least
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17
Foreign Notes.

The Indian Government has adopted the
Yersiu serum Us remedy for the plague
raging in Bombay.
In cable despatch from San Juan, Porto
Rico, it Is stated that the Autonomist party
in the island is dissatisfied with the reforms
recently granted by Spain and will therefore
refuse to vote at the approaching municipal
elections. the first practical application OF
the new law.
A dispatch from Buda-Pesth says that the
artist Munkacsy, who was recently reported
to have been stricken with spinal paralysis,
has become insane and been placed in uu
asylum.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17
Philadelphia,s Last Horse Car.

The last horse car in Philadelphia was run
over the tracks OF the Callowhill street line
few days ago, marking the close of a period
OF thirty-nine years during which TINS
method of transportation lasted in that city.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17
SENATOR PEFFER's SUCCESSOR.

w. A. Harris VIII Sit In tho United States
Senate After March 4.
W. A. Harris, whom the ruling Populist
legislators in Kansas have nominated to sue
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17

coed Senator PETER in the United States
Senate on March is pictured above.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-02-17

Some Features OF the Measure arc at Las
Outlined. 81
Evening star., 1897-02-25
OFFICIAL NOTICES.

)f FICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE DIS
trict of Columbia Washington. DC, February
IL, 1S37.-Noiice is given that the Commissioners
of the District of Columbia intend to set new
granite curb on the streets named below, under
the provisions of public act No. H. approved
August I, 1894, viz: street northwest between
23d and 26th stree ts; estimated cost 81 15O one
half to be assessed against lots abutting on said
street in squares 16, IT, %, %. so, 40 and Al
estimated cost. $1,000. one-half to be assessed
against the lots abuttng said street In squares
S25, south OF S25, north of $50, $751; $50 COG
and that part Of square 907 west Of 25foot alley.
street southeast between 18th and 18th streets: :
estimated cost, 81, $50, one-hulf to be assessed
against lots abuttlng on said street In squares
1912 east OF 1912, 104s. 1862. 1858 and south
of 1Od2 Parties who are interested In the pro-
s;oners will give hearing at the District build
ing On the TWELFTH DAY OF MARCH. 1897 et
may desire to object thereto JOHN w. ROSS
GEORGE TRUESDELL, CHAS F. POWELL,
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FOR RENT l532- 534 3D. ST Sc Ar 10 81
+l3 Fla NV. .Sr. .S25 30 So1 25th ST NV. Or IL -
126-2s- 81 36 4 ~ 3419 X 81 NV. Or. IL ,o
st Sc. p 90 $40 \ III ay NV. 6r .125rl
1868 X ay NV. Sr 2JI0 1I0S 34th st tr IL 80
43a al st Or. .2-OG S2S I'D st NV IL 30
1908 4th st NV, 1r 2600 lS05 9th st NV, Ar 30
1412 Pierce pl 6r22S ST l2o1 Both ST 6r. l. ~
I'll : st NV, 6r. ID 81 42s 18th st Or. .12 nN
94l rs & st sw. Sr- 22.1 1914 Valley ST nw.arl2uD
S16 ii NV, Or 90 l2ol 35th st 6r. II 10
1915 10th st 81. 30 90 2ll5 ID st NV, 5r. TO- 70
4U1 Il st ne, 1r. Is 81 Rr 1123 10Th NV. irl0 30
Wi Va sw. Sr. -2a'p 400 i5-2l 2Gth. Gr. 1000
6S Canal st Gr 20 Al 252S.2 + st nw,6 Or. 1000
515-519 Cap st,6r 80 i19 2th st fr. IL 10
92I Fla nv NV Or. .1S..D 2522 + 1t nv. Or. 1890
1113 10th st NV. 6r 1S0o 1918 tovingon ST. .irfOoo
9l1 Md 6r. rs 30 X r zoos + 1t Ar. 1000
lCl1 f Cap ST, 6r 0b 4S3 Prathcrs al Ar 1893
92I 4th ST ne, Or 80 21l . st NV. Or. 1000
1014 3d st ne. Or II. ~ 1916 coNington st. .4r0O0
Defrees 81 NV, 7r. 1900 1877 + st NV. 6r. 1000
607 st NV. Or Is. IN 3 Cox alley NV ar. 1000
2433 ii ST NV. Or. Ii. 90 623 Essex Ar. - 30
511 st NV, 5r. l3.:>D Rr 171l Sth 4r. 70
2021 st NV, 6r .13. 30 2S Brooks ct .5r! 30
1116 9Th st Or. II. ~ 2272 9th st nv. 4r. $50
419 ID st sw. 5r. II 20 RI 525 2lst NV. 4r $50
books. For full list call office bulletin issued
on the 1st and 18th. THOS. Z. WAGGAMAN.
fe25- tn, th&s 917 + st NV
FOR RENT-614 AND GlO X ST. Ne. GROOM
bricks; mod. imps.: in thorough repair: handy 10
cable and public school; at $l6 Il month.
Keys at COS X ne.
fe13-1m- F. W. TUCKER & BRO. 100 st. ne.
FOR RENT-TO A GOOD COLORED TENANT.
only $40 month. that pretty house, 1915
4th st. NV; rooms, bath, cellar
CFAS L. STONE,
Successor to u. ID. Stone Il sons.
fe25-2t SO6 st. n.
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FOR RENT-HOUSES.
UNFINISHED.

FOR RENT
14l1 II st. 1Sr,
per annum 81. 900 90
2025 Col road. 20r 2oO. 90
1922 VT av. lar. 10. 90
14l1 h NV. 1Sr. $50 90
10ll Conn av, l&r.15O.00
16OG \ II av. l6r. 1000
1111 l st, lar. -. .150.oo
1745 II i av. l3r,
per mo by year. .l3I. SO
614 18th NV. .......--I
62l 18th NV. 12r. .l21.Oo
1880 NY av NV, i2rl2J. oo
o04S l. NV. 17r. .l25. 90
S09 l@th NV. lar. .lN.oo
1d29 q NV, 13r. .. .lSa.O 20
1863 Conn av. 12r. 100. 90
16O1 10Th NV. llr. loo. 100
1343Fla av.p't ID fil0o.oUf
2O1I Mass av. llr.. l0o.OC
Tskoma Park, Car
ro.l AZ, 13r. 100 90
l436 y NV. 12r. .lO0.OG
lS33 Jefr pi. l2r. .l0o. 90
1927 Conn nv. llr. $500
2U0l | NV. lar.....1,aG
1125 ID SAILS st. l1r.75 90
6l1 18th NV. Tor. "a. on
1910 14th NV tstore
and 1wg). 6r.....15.0G
1874 2Sth NV, 12r. 1000
S3l Pa av,up pt.3 fis65. .Go
931 IA av, up pit. !
I'd and I'd floors. .G5. OF
1921 2lst NV. Tor. .65. to 4
GlS f NV. l5r. -. 90 ~
302J y NV, 12r. .G5. .U
3o27 \ NV. l2r. Is. ~
502 Il NV. l1r. 60 u
1919 VI ST NV. :. .6u. on
l7l9 18th NV. 3r. 60. - I
2233 2 nv. l3r. .oci
4C5 1lth NV. 2r. :. $500
1918 + st. l2r. .6u. ~,
1919 10Th NV. l0r. 80 .OC
1915 18th NV. l2r. 80. q,
1909 III NV. store. 60 on /
2U34 Hillyer pl. 10: 5000
Coal yard. 10th and
X NV. per mo. 500 /
1884 $ NV. l3r. 30. " 4
1924 Ita NV. store 1
and dwg. 7r. .5O.GC 4
2'.l+ I'LL yer pl. l1r.ao.CG
> , . Il. l0r. 80. 90
2i26-2S 14th NV. 10r. 81 .5Cl
l41l 10th NV. sr. 5000
13i3fla av.pt list Il. 5O.U
Nesr S,ott's station.
ID c. 11r. 20. .00
500 21st nv. 9r..-f
Scheutz mix, TX. dw50. III
S11 18th NV. l2r. 300
2lA II st, Tor. ....A -,
1GsS 18th NV. 10r. As "
1913 q INV. 10r. .45.G
For 4 full list of furnish
THOMl
f.oc,P
Evening star., 1897-02-25
UNFURNIsHED.

FOR RENT-13O7 BID 1922 10th. 4r&ccl. .l3 30
sto dwg. S35 % i02 Richardson pl,5r11 90
% av NV w.9r&b.-- 1882 Sd Sc. Or. 10. So
1213 Cap. 6r&b. 20 80 Baltimore ST. Ar. 10. 30
4S Patterson me- Or. Is. 90 Cos Blair ct, Or . 30
1926 Sth NV, 6r Loo The Stanton Undue cements
110S 4th NV. 6r. HOO to good cold tenants.
1904 Sth NV. Or. .13 80
fe25-tf H. L. III ST Cos 18th ST NV.
FOR RENT-A VERY DESIRABLE HOUSE AT
$3.50; rooms; bath: IL Il st. NV: key at 36.
1905 list ST. NV: large ruonlS: la.
123l NJ st. ne; rooms: ba. In good repa ir;
$1630. ROBERT H. STONE,
Evening star., 1897-02-25

.. T. WALKER SONS. a04 10TH ST NV. CAR
pet Lining. Eelts, Fire Brick and Clay Asb<st0s
Paints. Brushes Lime. Cement, two and three.
~ Roofing Material al
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COUNTRY REAL ESTATE.

FOR SALE-SrIENDID TRUCK FARM OF Go
acres in T.. Georges Co, city; large house;
good sol; price. $1,000; VIII trade A. J. WHIT
AkER. 9ls ST. fe25-3t
FOR SALE FARM OF GO ACRES, WITH 10
room dwelling and stock: suitable for dairy or
truck farm. Call address 1883 18th ST. NV.
fe25-3t'
FOR SALE HANDSOMELY IMPROVED FARM OF
"a acres. nearly surrUunde, by salt water and
within ten minutes walk of Annapolis, Md.
Prise. Si.os0. SAMUEL. BEAI4MEAIt, Room 1903,
Fidelity bldg, Baltimore, Md. fe25-3t'
FOR SALE-CIIEAP-I0 SMALL FARMS UF 10
Parker. Lag Hill, Montgomery count, Md; will
take 500 each: within 80 minutes drive 10 two
railroads to Kensington station; il party wish
Will build for them.
LITTLEFIEID, EVANS & CO,
402 9th st. NV,
fe23-tf Or c. II. PARKER & co, 435 AZ st. sw.
FOR sAIE-CHE:AP-A SMALL FARM OF an
acres. only $1,000: Lay Hill. Nd; also one
OF 81 acres. Price, 81, 500; 1-3 cash. bal. ore
aud two years.
LIrTLrFIELD, EVANS 4 CO.,
402 9Th st. NV,
FOR SAIE-HIGHLY IMPROVED FARM ON F.T
FOote road Congress Heights and terminus
of electric railway, good dwelling, outbuildInes
and fencing; fruit and shade; contains about 40
acres: could be subdivided to advantage Price
$4,000.
THE McLACHLKN REAL ESTATE
AND LOAN COMPANY,
fels-2w Cor. 10th and q n.w
Evening star., 1897-02-25

3019 Cambridge. Or. %
COG 18th NV. Gr. 81. ~
Cog 18Th NV. 6r. % 90
l125 \ ] NV NV, 1r.22 10
Sl3 X | av NV, Tor. - 30
Is Dingman ct. Ar. $50
BROS, 1901 i ST. NV.
Evening star., 1897-02-25

vASTfI,-50o BOYS TO TAME CIVIL SERVICE
cXaiGnatiGu for messengers in government de
Iaff:..rntS. instruction terms moderate. Adj
dICss WASHINGTON CIVIL SERVICE SCHOOL.
wsShfu-t0u ID q 1t+
Evening star., 1897-02-25
WANTED-HELP.
MALE

WANTED-A Fs ST-6LASS FIRE INSJR RANCE
solicitor ,,n CONTROLS business and
VIII hustle; cxtra commission will be pid by
firSf-,.iass agency Address INSI RANCE X. Star
ofic.. fest
Evening star., 1897-02-25
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

FOR KItNT-REMINGTON TYPEWRFTERS AT THE.
REMINGTON OFFICE; modern machine; perfect
condition guaranteed with stand; delivered free
In city mcnth applies on purchase OF new
when directly following rental.
WYCKOFF. SEAMANS & BENEDICT
de1S-tf Cor. Sth and r sts NV.
Evening star., 1897-02-25

FOR RENT
1455 Mass av.I5r.$iEo. 90
1SiS Wycmingav. 6rGa .0G
924 Mass av NV. 81. 5000
200 y Y av NV 1or .40. 90
224 18th sw. lar. .35. 90
fe24-tf GASCH
Evening star., 1897-02-25
PERSONAL.

~.
Qi EER THINGS HAPPEN IN LARGE CITIES,
but there queer the large amounts
of silver and grCpnbIcks crcula ting for
gents discarded garments. Drop that postal.
il tSrIiS OLD STAND 81? fc2;-Jtf
MAY AND LiZZiE-LIZZIE. YOUR MOTHER Is
very low with pneumonia: keeps calling for YOU;
telegraph or come at once. May, come to
all is forgiven. have word from your father of
Importance 10 YOU 6e2+4t', CHARLIE s.
w WILLIAMS AUTHORIZED PRIVATE DETEC,-
tiv. Agency CONFIDENTIAL communications prompt
ly attended to- office open all hours; best refs.
Established 1850 S'pt. go + st. NV. fe22- i'm"
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION QUESTIONS IND
answers. Serd Zoe. To ). W. FLYNN, A. NJ.
IVY INSTITUTE BUSINESS COLLEGE,
fe19-1m. S.W. COR STH AND Il SITS. NV
DIR. SHADE Is THE ONLY SUCCESSFUL CON
SUMPTION SPECIALIST IN THIS PART OF
THE COUNTRY. DIR. SHADES Chlo.i.urn dis
covery for Consumption, Throat, Lung Catarrl,
and Bronchial diseases ld nin>tercd at reduced
rates on Monday "Wednesday and Friday. Com
suiistien free 1872 18th Write for booklet
ard symptom blank for home treatment. fclS-9ts
wANTED-1Oo PERSONS TO JOIN THE CIVIL
service classes at THE NATIONAL. CIVII. SERV-
ICE SCHOOL, 81 East Capitol st. No failures
Ten dollars for full Civil service question
books FREE to all who ioin at feS-tf
Evening star., 1897-02-25

GOOD FOR WELL PEOPLE AND SICK ONES
Liebig Company Extract Of Beef.
Evening star., 1897-02-25
FOR SALE-LOTS.

FOR SALE-LOTS.
FOR SAIE-LoTS. 300 FIT ABOVE CITY. AT
Brightwood; only $3.50 and upward; city streets
parking; SEWER; WAITER ard GAS: public
school fire department; TERMS, ONLY so FER
MONTH, WITHOUT INTEREST: money furnished
to build. W $. MINNIX. 1i27 NV fe2O
FOR SALE-BICYCLES.
EICYCLES-FIOM FACTORY To RIDER; COME
prepared TO buy. High grade wheels at r,-in,,.i
prices; any color: instruction given: repairs all
kinds S1l 18th NV. fe2off
THE SENSATION OF ''wHEEI.DoM'' Is DIR ~
Admiral bicycle for $50. Equal any S7. wheel
The more you know about wheels the better YOU
like II. Large sprockets. '.D'' tubing kryi.-,s
cranks. choice of four colors. Hartford or MIN
tires The ladies' model is particularly hand
some. having very rigid frame. JACOBS BROS
Agents for Steans' Yellow Fellows, l22Y Pa. ave.
fe20-3m
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WANTED-HOUSFS "

WANTED To PURCHASE. IN GOOD LOCALITY.
E''.sc with parl1r. reception TALL dining room
Ahd h!tchrn ou hrs' hCor. about $1,000 Ad-
dress Il1t - Star Office fro- .,
VANTFD-A HOUSE OF o RouMS To COST
sl.lt| 70 $3.50 CASH. must be bargain Adj
dress PURCHASER For CASH. Star Office Il
Evening star., 1897-02-25
FOR RENT-OFFICES.
FOR RENT-PIANOS.

FOR RENT-PARTY GOING ABROAD FOR A
number of months would elegant upright
piano TO careful family nominal of $l2
for 3 mos Please address, this week, MONT
CLAIR, Star office. fe24-3t
Evening star., 1897-02-25
WANTED-ROOMS.

WANTED UNFURNISHED ROOMS. Nop+pN
IMPROVEMENTS. lSt I'll floor; light housekeer,-
lIi= northwest: NOT To ENCEED $3.50: will
l'ln IN renting honse q. e., 1872 lIth NV
fc2+-3t.
WANTED - U\FURN ISiIED- 3 ROOMS AND
Snail kitchen, Light housekeeping; n. gentle
fian : nd wife with children; I'd story In pri-
Nais house preferr.d: references: location, sth
anu lotn, q and l. ny Address W. l.. r.
Mutual Life Ins- Co, 1873 + St fee,-3t.
WANTED GENTLEMAN REQUIRES ..pFRN,
nertiE = good furnished ro,nis In quic. Iocaty:
70 other boarders; widow with children not OBJ
Jected to- Address ENGLISH Star office frs3 2f.
WANTED D-gcOMS-A DAILY DEMAND FOR
rooms. hats and houses. Let rent yours.
WHEAT. SUTER & MEADE
Hi-u 1905 Pa. NV
D. T. WALKER SONS eo4 10TH ST. NV. CAR.
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} HOUSES.
Il 1 av and Scott cir
Gle, 13r, 2b&sta. s 400
18th near p, Tor. .1O5
De Sales mr. 18th, Or. 100
@ near I'D, 14r.2 la $50
10th near T, lar. 100
3 near 18th. 6r&sta. ). Is
cEs.
Desirable rooms, "Atlan.
tic Coast Limo build.
Ing" all front and iire-
proof, from $40 to $35
each.
CSC F st NV. 500
RES.
1020 Conn ave. -. &C. 90
1918 Conn ave. go. 90
1016 Conn ave.....O. 90
ia 9Th Ut NV. 80. 90
LIES.
1852 Mas ave.r'r.S1O. 90
N, 10th and r SITS. NV.
Evening star., 1897-02-25

FOR SAI.E-AT q.
Cost OWNER So 7.so pn account ,f l.-,giug .-r,.
he will lose 81 900 Ia maxi. u quick sale
pretty window hri,k q r,srns aud fufE.
cement cellar: large air rlia ml,-r. Iuls, v,.u
built. LOCATION. 9TH ST NV
tilAS 4. STONE.
tSucccSSor 10 To- IL Stone a Sans
II Nsst
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FOR RENT-ROOMS.
FURNISHED.

FOR RENT-1TOS F ST. NV, LARGE FRONT
room; second fcor; bay window and closet; good
board: ref; also large back room; accommo-
date Eunibcr during inaug. fe25-3ts
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WANTED MISCELLANEOUS.

ave-. recognized authority household effects,
says you can get mere for furniture. carpets etc.
low than any other time. Have you any to sell!
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-16

Continued f,om First Page.)

grandfau her of the br de, where, as ]
write. II reception which for brilliancy
Of conception and completeness of APP
p0'nment has never been eXcelled in the
gountry, is N progress.
TIE RECEPTION A DREAM.
Few persons have ever Witnessed a
mote elaborate and beautiful reception.
1le home was yeritable dream
Of beauty, and from the entrance
tn ] left. it looked like an enhancing
fa.Iy land. The spacious and elegantly
furnis! ed hal was appropriately ami
gracefully festooned with "a France
.9s,s, fl rms and ii k sat N. ribbons. I'm
ia esiateiy to the lett was the red re-
epti0n room. and he @ were garlands of
Garnet roses AMI fe rs, and here too,
ere bouquets OF eiegAut roses, so clust-
cred as to produce The most graceful eff
clt from this room. Tie drawing room
was entered, festoC1s and garlands of
'1ijo's rCstG, SIN lax AID white satin rib
331 Ne1e tie adoinments.
'sa receiving party, Mr.. and Mrs. ].
l.. Stage and Mr.. Washington Duke,
,tooi under a beautifui and elaborate
canopy Of smilax, brides roses and pink
ribbons. The bride aud groom were
cha ming, ard Mr.. Duke most enter
ta.n.ng. The music Dom was festooncd
around the ceiling, with sm;lax and ele
cart bouquets of American Beauties.
The chande Ter, & ma gGifceGt one, was
edpck d Y it, sm.liX nd red carnations
The din Iig room W. gem OF beauty
and elegance, ami { : decorations were
Of smilaX ana bride roses and ELECTED
many words of admiration. The menu
was elaborate, consisting Of six courses;
lad the table decorators were exquisite.
Among the hundreds who were en-
teTtGiISd at the recent on, were many
distinguished Wis tors from a distance.
] w9s permitted to look in upon the
presents, and they were numerous and
cry costly. 9fte1ing the high apprecia-
ton in which these y0pag people were
seid i:y hundi eds of admiring friends.
Tie decorations, and IN fact ali the
appointments at the church, were under
tie direct on of Mrs. Matte u. Jones,
and everything showed the handlwork
of h~r artistic work. At $3.50 O'Clock IN
che morning the bride and groom will
cave IN a special car for California,
-sl.3at, hnnevr co. Will ~ snent.
Rev. j. Fl. McCracken is here. MAX
ing arrangements to move his family
here. He is the new pastor IF the Dur
ham circuit, and last Sunday preached
his first sermon here.
Mr. Thomas A. Street was here yes
terday. He is one of the most rTOmi-
nent and influential farmers in Person
county, and had been to attend the Bap-
fist State Convention at Oford.
Mr. II. p. Anderson is here from
Ashey.Ee in the interest of the Y. NJ. C..
A. cause.
Mr.. Ashby Jones hos been here on a
visit to Mr. Thomas Fl. Martin, and re-
turned yesterday to his home i'll Rich
mOnd.
~ w s. Pen:ck has been here on a
visit TO his nephew. Pew. w. G. Tyron,
and has gone home. Fe preached in the
First Pantist church Sunday morning.
Fx-Tudge 4. w Graham was here
Yesterday from Oxford and went West
on the Southern.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-16

disgrace on the administration ny MS
mismanagement of the penitentiary' anu
Immediately asks them to elect him Com
missioner of Agriculture! line boari
had no other recommendation thah 'nF
Governors words, and without asking
abort his fitness to be at the head OF the
department, they solemnly eiecteu uie
unfit man. after being told of his inca
nacity There never was anythhg 50
a;srrareful in the history of the state
# is such palpable and open official cor
runtion and indecent d:ckering in ounces
&c to startle men who had not reahZed
fine depths to which the old State has
fallen. 1t is no wonder that an intcl'l-
GENT lady. when she heard of the m;ser-
ol,o swapping of positions, declared that
4heso doings show that the State ought
70 he mt in the hands of receiver.