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Evening star., 1898-12-23
Election of Officers.

The following officers of Government
Printing Office Council, No. 211, of the Ma
tional Union, Were elected for ths ensuing
year at the regular monthly meeting, held
on Wedne sday evening last: Jas. w.
Hughes, president; VIM. A. Bynum, vice
president; F. c. Roberts, speaker: Joseph
Dierken, secretary: Chas. H. Leeds. finan-
ciaI secretary; George A. Whitford, treas
urer; Isaac c. Haas. chaplain; Adolph F.
lie Buffe, usher; VIM. S. Sill, sergeant;
Alex. p. Beattey. doorkeeper; trustees.
Chas. NJ. Robinson, NJ. Barringer, J. r.
Lamson; delegates to the cabinet, Jas, w.
Hughes Chas. H. Leeds Fred. A. Hall and
Cbas. NJ. Robinson; delegate to the i'm
mediate relief, Chas. H. Leeds.
This council has a membership approx
mating $50.
Nonpareil Council, No. $50, National
Union, last night elected the following Off
GERS: President e. H. Ryan; vice presi-
dent, Ellis G. Myars; speaker, Ernest Rit-
ter; ex-president, John M. Kemper; secre-
tary, R. ]. Hale; financial secretary Geo.
Dunnington; treasurer, Geo. w. Hall; chap
lain. Emery w. Yount; usher, VIM. H.
Lentz; sergeant-at-arms, r. F. Simrie;
doerkeeper. H.. N. McElfresh; trustees,
Charles E. Etchberger. J. E. Keefe and
Francis Escherich; delegates to cabinet,
John c. Burke, r. ]. Hale; delegate to i'm
mediate relief, VIM. II. Fisher.
Evening star., 1898-12-23
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.
Consul Atwell Reports on Progress of
DeveIopnfent IN France.

A report on the FRENCH development of
wireless telegraphy is submitted to the
State Department ke Copsul Atwell at Rou-
baix. Mr.. Atwell quotes 4 French scientific
paper. giving briefly the progress of wire
less electrical TRANSMISSION since the dis
covery of the Herr waves in 1889. Practi-
cal work in this line is how being done by
NJ. Ducretet in his, Paris laboratory. where
he has in successful operation wireless
telegraphic plant sending messages kilo-
meters Gas miles, The success of NJ. Du-
cretet's system DEPENDS ON the use of a sre-
cfai radio-conductor, generally known in
this country as the tBranly tube. This takes
the place of the soft iron magnet in an or
dinary telegraphic INSTRUMENT.
The spacial receiver is connected with
an ordinary Morse Sounder. and is operated
from the distant sending station without
any other conductor than the atmosphere
1t is interesting to note that the report
mentions that the message is written out
with the old Paper tape and pencil receiy-
er. although this device has been practi-
cally discarded in telegraph offices in this
country for many years.
The sending station of NJ. Ducret cts office
is equipped with n mast sixty-fiye feet
high above the roof of his laboratory THIS
is said to DC necessary to start the cur
rent aboVr ..e interference of surrounding
buildings, as the electric waves will pass
through an ordinary wall. but are DETECTED
by iron stIuctions.
nj. Ducretet says that the British gov
ernment has been experimenting with a
practically identical apparatus for the
transmission of naval signals, and has sent
messages between Bournemouth and the
Isle of Wight distance not given). He
says that while his experiments. do not
indicate that the Herr telegraphy will in
the near future take the place of ordinary
wire lines, it has already been demon
strated of practical value for light house
and naval signals, for exploring service
and like uses. He further says that his
machine may be utilized not only for send
ing messages. but that a series of mean
descent lights may be lit at a distance or
mine charges be exploded. it being only a
question of obtaining sufficient power
In view of this report 1t may be interest
Ing to note the fact that during the carly
days of the late war the Navy Department
gave serious consideration to scheme for
the use of a system of wireless telegra ply
to enable warships to communicate with
the shore. This was suggested by Tesla
and his colleagues, but with the retirement
of Mr.. Roosevelt the negotiations were
drOpDed
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f1echt & Company, 513=515 9th ST.

country. women paying a tax on the pro-
fession or trade in which they are engaged
will be entitled to vote. Judges of a class
which considers commercial matters are TO
be elected during December and women
VIII be allowed to vote for them. In Rou-
baix, although there are several hundred
women entitled to suffrage. adds Mr. At
well, 1t is remarkable fact that not one
mas yet Inscribed herself. The women of
Turcoing, an adjoining town, seem TO be
more progressive, as twenty have already
compiled with the necessary formalities.
French women. 1t is stated, as a rule, are
not enthusiastic concerning the right of
suffrage.
Evening star., 1898-12-23
THE COURTS.

Circuit Court No 2-Justice McComas.
Tod ast. Tyrer: certified to Circuit Court
NO for trial Tod agt. Maxwell; do.
Criminal Court No. 2-Justice Bradley.
United States agt Fredk. S. Coburn. vio-
latlng section 5465 Revised Statutes of the
United States; motion for new trial over
ruled: sentence. Ohio penitentiary for one
year and one day. United States agt Nor
ris Citrenbaum, housebreaking: recogniz-
ance, 500. taken. with Sallie w. Willard
surety. United States agt. Edw Nell,
housebreaking; sentence, Jail for six
months. United States agt. Albert CutIett
form school.
Probate Court-Justice Hagner
Estate of VIM. o. Curtin; letters of ad-
ministration granted to VIM. E, Jordan;
bend. 500. Estate of John Lane; will ad-
mitted to probate to real estate. Estate
of James Gilliss; will admitted to probate
and letters testamentary granted to Julia
S. Gilliss; bond, 500. Estate of Elizabe tn
A. Moran; do to Margaret Clark; special
bond. 500 Estate of John H. Wilkerson;
do. to Jas. F. Wilkerson; bond, $500. Es-
tate of Jane p. Cox; will partly proved
Estate of Michael W. Beveridge; order to
sell business. Estate of Geo. B. Harrison;
order of sale. Estate of Frances NJ
Loughran; commission ordered to issue.
Estate of Sally W. Stevenson: order ap-
pointing Chas. r. Maury and Frank T.
Rawlings appraisers.
Estate of George Hill, jr.: petition for
and guardians ad Item appointed. Estate
of Sarah A. Pollock: inventory filed Es-
tate of John Costello; will admitted to pro-
bate and letters testamentary granted to
Daniel Murphy; bond, 5000. Estate of
Geo. H. w. Wienecke; rule on admins
tratrtx to file inventory. Estate of VIM.
buckley; petition for allowance filed with
inventory. Estate of Ellen Handebeau: pc
tition for probate of will filed. In re Amer
ican Security and Trust Company, guard
ian; order OF allowance. In re Vista X.
Thompson, guardian; order of appointment;
bond, 5000
In re Daniel Maloney. guardian; order re-
qulrlng guardian to render accounts. In re
VIM. Il. Lown. guardian; petition for leave
to lease property. In re James O'Neill,
guardian; order of allowance. Estate of
Samuel h. Boutwell,: answer filed. Estate
of John Mel. Buell.; account passed. Es-
tate of Mary H. Grice; do. Estate of Thos.
G. Dorsey; do. Estate of Sarah ]. Arnold ;
do. Estate of Chas. +. Barber: do. Estate
Of Mary A: Lutz; do. In re Tenney Ross,
guardian. do.
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Central Police Station.

District Commissioner Wight who has
immediate charge of the police department.
has recommended to his associates that
parties desiring to offer sites for the pro-
posed central police station be Informed
that 1T is desired to build it in that section
of the city bounded 10y 18th and 18th streets
west and D and streets north. Also that
they be informed that site of not less
than fifty feet in width. with at least a
depth of 125 feet. Is desired by the Com
missioners, situated either on a wide alley
or Oh street corner.
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Serena L. Weightman.s Will

The VIII of the late Serena L. Weightman
dated April %. 1895, and naming Charles A
James executor, was today filed for probate
The deceased beQueathed shares of certain
stock to Mary w. Eveleth; 5000 to Mrs.
Margaret c. Hanson of Gotham, Va: 81, 900
to Mrs. Eueline c. Janus; 1000 to Mrs.
Cornelia B. Bailey; 500 to Miss Kate III.
Bell and 500 to Charles A. James,
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SHORT WEIGHT CANDY.
Sealer of Weights and Measures In
vestigating Complaints.

Mr.. w. G. Haskell. the District sealer of
weights and measqres,e is engaged in in
vesugating complaints made to him that
certain dealers in candy do not give full
weight. 1t is clained that the dealers in
stead of giving pEchaSers full weight of
candy place paper boxes and like materials
really pay for a. aproahd composed Of so
much box and so much candy. The COM
planants contend that purchasers should
be given full weight of The sweet stuff, and
that if the boxes are weighed together
with the candy the weight of the boxes
should lot be allowed 70 form part of the
quantity desired by the purchaser. Mr..
Haskell t,a also takes this position and he
purchasers shall. be gHen full weight.
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yet 1t gives vastly more pleasure than a
much greater sum could give If expended in
any other possible way. Order 1t sent to
some oui-of-town friend and you may rest
assured that one. at least of your Christ
mas gifts will be thoroughly appreciated
many times. 1t will be Christmas once a
week to the fortunate recipient.
Evening star., 1898-12-23
Extracts. 25c.
7Sc. silk garters. A9c,
Conductor Seriously Hurt.

Chas. Mankin, a conductor on the Wash.
ington. Alexandria and Mount Vernon rail,
road fell from his car as it was rounding
the corner near Christ Church. Alexandria
about 2 o'clock this afternoon. and sus-
tanned serious injuries about the head. rem
dering him unconscious. He was picked
up and carried to Aliens drug store, and
later was attended by DIR. O'Brien. The In
jured man lives at 90 North Patrick street
Evening star., 1898-12-23
Child Accused of Theft.

The parents of Mary Matthews, colored,
aged ten years, have been notified to pro-
duce her in the Police Court tomorrow to
answer the charge of stealing a gold
watch and chain, valued at $40. from Rich
ard Beresford of No. 211 14th street north
east. The articles were recovered by De-
tectiye Baur
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Fift,-Two ChriStmas Gifts a Year.

Christmas present that comes not once
Q year, buL f1fty-twO times, Is a present
well worth receiving. and we'll worth CIV
ing. Such a present is supplied by a sub
sCription to the Saturday Star. 1t comes
every week, and each time brings a wealth
bf good things. 1t costs but dollar, and
Evening star., 1898-12-23
EQUAL SUFFRAGE,
Formation of New Society by Dis.
trict Delegates

tr1cI DeleEateS.
A new suffrage organization was effected
last Wednesday evening in the parlors of
Wizards Hotel by delegates from the local
woman suffrage associations of the Dis
trict The delegates sent by the District
Woman Suffrage Association were Mrs.
Ellen Powell Thompson. Mrs. c. E. Kent,
Mrs Helen Tindall, DR.. Clara McNaughton,
Mrs. Belva Lockwood Mrs. Kate Ward
Burt, Mrs. Talbot and Miss Williams.
Those from the Junior Equal Suffrage Club,
an association of young ladies and gentle
eta Morrison, Miss Gertrude Metcalf, Miss
Jameson and Mr.. G. A. Warren.
Being called to order by DIR. McNaughton,
Mrs Kent and Mr.. Warren were made tenn
porary chairman and secretary, respective
ly constitution was adopted, and per-
manent officers WIRE elected as follows:
President Mrs. Helen Tindall; vice pres
!dent, Miss Jameson; recording secretary,
MISS Williams; corresponding secretary
Miss Henrietta Morrison; treasurer Mrs
K. w. Burt. and anditing committee. Mrs.
Kent and Mr.. Warren. ,c
The new organization is wholly delegate
body, has the status ofIa state association
and is called the Equal Suffrage Associa-
ton of the District of Columbia Its meet
1ngs will be four yearly, the next one COM
ing in February, 1899. 1t will be auxiliary
to the National American Woman Suffrag ge
Association, to he neXt convention of
which 1t will send as delegates Mrs. Tin
dali. Dr.. McNaughton. Miss Holm, Mrs
Burt ard Mrs Talbot, with Mrs. Lock-
wood, Mrs. Kent, Mr., Warren and Mrs.
Thompson as altfrnates. The convention
meets in Grand RApids, Mich, during the
coming month Of April
Evening star., 1898-12-23
The Iris Ordered to Manila.

An order issued by the Secretary of the
Navy directs the distilling ship Iris, now
accompanying the battle ships Oregon and
Iowa In their voyage around the Horn, to
leave Callao. Peru. on her arrival there
this week and make a course across the
Pacific to Manila. where her services are
required by the ships of Admiral Dewey's
feet.
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Held for EubezzIing S1.l4.

Frank Scott, a xoung colored man, en-
ployed by Oswell Winters, huckster, was
arraigned. in Judge KimbalFs court this
afternoon on a charge of embezzling s1.14
from his employer. He pleaded guilty and
was held for the grand jury in $500 bonds
Evening star., 1898-12-23

David Mason, colored, was convicted in
the Police Court today of a charge of
theft. He stole a blanket from Joseph
Dade. Ten dollars or thirty days was the
penalty imposed.
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MQc for a lot of ladies' and mems
WV close rolling umbrellas-with steel
rods-paragon frame-Congo handles-such
as are usually sold for S1.75.
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Wrappers. CSC.

Ladies' fine fiannelette and eiderloWn
wrappers, elaborately trimmed with braid
and finished in the most desirable manner
which are worth Sl.J0 and S2-will go for
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EIandkerchiefs & muffHers

Mems japonette silk handker-
fdf shiefs; onlv' with ' large silk initial. l2Ac.
Silk muffiers, in large variety of effects
all the newest faDcies-fOr 79c, 81, 81 10,
81 80 and s.
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A lot OF ribbons. in black taffeta, fancy
plaids. and moire-an of which sold ut ~,
25c. a yard, for. .......... -. ....... w.
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Umbrella purchase.

Just in time for those who are buying
umbrellas for gifts. We have made the
greatest purchase yet-thousands of the
most dependable umbrellas ever sold were
closed out at an immense reduction from
regular prices. All umbrellas engraved free.
NO- for lot of ladies' and mems steel
WV rod paragon frame, close-rolling
umbrellas perfectly fast in color-with neat
Congo Handkerchief as cannot be duplicated
elsewhere under CSC. This is the greatest
value we have ever offered.
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woman sufraEe An Fr.uce.

Commercial Agent Atwell at Roubaix,
France. in a report to the State Depart
ment, says that, for the first time In that
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Ladies' and chiidren's hats, trimmed in
Tam O'Shanter Crowns. of velvet, ribbon
and wlngs-worth So. 80, will he CT -o
offered Tor ~ i
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w raDDerS, 6oc.

A lot OF fine fannelette wrappers. soft
fleece lined sort, that every woman viii
prize-well made-skirts extra wide and full
go for G9c.
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A lot OF fancy wings. consisting of breasts
and all sorts Of fancy feathers, which orc
sold as high as Csc, will go at.... IN
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Ladies' untrimmed hats, good sterling
grades, full of service and satisfaction 20
stylish shapes, worth up to I5c., for. ~
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Hecf1t's greater stores.
Gifts for boys.
Boys waists, l2Kc.

Lot OF boys well-made percale shirt
waists, pleated front and hack-suhs tantially
fnished-won't give way easily-for 12isc.
each.
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2Sc. neckWeSr,

Our holiday line of mems neckwear s,ir-
passes any showing we've ever been able TO
gather before. All the newest neckwear
fancies of this seasOn-and never SO low
priced before. A special line Of mems fine
silk ncckwear-in all the latest styles and
the most beautiful ,'atterns-always Dc
sold at so cents heretofore-for. NOSo
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Black taffeta waists. SA.0S

Ladies' elegant black taffeta silk waists
made just Dame Fashion says they should
be made-with every little detail Of making
well looked after-the same stylish garments
the bust seamstress would turn out-win be
offered for 81 as
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ANY bows suit. SS.08.

Choice Of any boys high grade suits In the
house, irrespective of former price. will
be offered you tomorrow for S39S.
This includes all of our best suits-which
sold for more than twice Inuch as they'll
go TO you for now. Splendid picking-nob-
biest styles ever shown.
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ladies' trimmed hats. made in the most
stylish manner-worth S5, Will be .,
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Ladies' house GOWNS. S3.0I

Ladies' fine all-woOl house gowns made OF
ladies' cloth. handsomely braided-in black.
navy, gray and garnet made In the most
finished style-Wl go at S3.9S.
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$40 and SIS suits, $40.

Tomorrow you may have the choice
Of any of the ladies SO and SIS suits
for $40. Some Of our most stylish garments
are Included in the offer. and no wise woman
can well afford to ignore the Offering. Every
garment in the lot is thoroughly man
tailored-fnished in the best manner-fash-
ions newest fancies-garments that the
most fastidious woman would be glad to
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Serge skirts. Sf.Q8.

Lot of ladies' fine quality serge skirts,
strictly all wool, finished with two rows OF
strap trimming making a 6ounce of the
most stylish sort-well made and properly
finished-go for l-9S.
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Holiday millinery.

The millinery department is as ready as
ever to meet the wants of particular folks
for stylish millinery at a fair price. Special
values go on sale tomorrow-of the rarest
importance-and every saving woman should
take instant heed.
Ladies' trimmed velvet hats and toQues,
with jet crowns and jet edges, and trimmed
with tips and wings, worth 50, GO
1OF
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Hecht's greater stores.
Gifts of clOaks. &c
NeckScarss. QQc

lot OF skunk and oppsSum fur neck
scHrfs, with tHils-a very stylish lnt of
neckWcar-will be offered FOR s..r
Evening star., 1898-12-23

Black ostrich plumes. usual 35c. T
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Bows storm coats. SS.A9

Boys line quality storm coats Of Irish
frieze. warmly lined and nicely finished
just the coat for any boy this winter-sfzes
Z to 15-will oe offered at So. 40.
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Kid gloves.

A perfect showing of ''Adlers' celebrated
kid gloves for meu-in all sizes G A rum
and all fashionable colors-for.. " wy
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AlH=WO0a bows suits. S2,0S

A lot of the most stylish boys' aII-wool
suits, in several different styles shown in
the nattiest effects boy can wish TO wear
VIII so for S2.9S. These are worth So.
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Striped satine skirts,SI.4 .4S

lot of ladies' striped Sateen skirts. that
look exactly like slk-vith wide founre and
corded ruitie well made and full and wide
will be offered for 81 a.
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Black ostrich plumes, usual 59c. ,
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Bro. silk skirts, SS.08.

Lot OF ladies' richly finished skirts Of
fine satin hrocade made in the most fash
ionahle manner, With all the earmarkS OF
style. and which sold for S9-wiIl be offered
at $5.9S.
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Gifts of suits.
Ladies' suits. Sz.0S.

Ladies' stylish man-tailored suits Of black
and blue cheViot serge and Venetian cloths,
made with all the little tailoring elegancies
that proclaim the high grade garment
skirts made in the latest fashion and jack
cts cut pIoper-which worth ST. and
Sl5-will b. offered for S7.gs.
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Bows REFERS. SS.08,

Boys fine Quality kersey REFERS, finished
with pearl buttons and lined with plaid
wool-storm collars or velvet collars-go for
S3.9S.
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Bows overcOats, S3.08.

lot of boys natty top coats OF tan COW
ert cloth, made with stylish velvet collars
and lined In tho most durable nlaRner-for
$39S.
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Silk waists S3- -Q2

Ladies' fashionable black tafeta silk
waists, in two different styles-with tucked
fronts, and tucked cuffs, lined In the most
elegant MEMBERSHIPS are somewhat broken,
but your size may he here-will be offered
for $3.9S.
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Child's REFERS. S3.O8
Gifts of skirts.
Silk u1derskirfs. SS.Q8,

Lot of ladies' fine quality silk underskiris
made in the Inost thoroughly fashionable
nauner-worth s10-will be offered NJ 81 ~.
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Amy mans smoking jacket,
S4,08.

tomorrow We shall offer you the choice Of
any mans smoking jacket In the store for
S4S. Some Of them sold for more than
double, and none are worth any less than
81 80
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Fig. bril-, skirts. St.10.

big lot Of ladies' fashionably made
skirts OF figured brilliantine. made in the
most particular manner and well lined and
bound-haYe perfect hang worth 81 WI
be offered for 81 -.
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Bows 30c. gloves, 2sc.

Boys good quality warm wool gloves. the
regular S9c. sort, will be offered for 25c. a
pair
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= OS for ladies' and mems extra quail
ty gloria silk umbrellas-the
close-rolling sort-steel rods-paragon frame
and Dresden, natural and silver-trimmed
handles-$29 9s values
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SuSDe

Mems silk suspenders. with leather ends
In box for. OYSe
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Blk. safeen skirts. 08c,

Ladies' black sateen underskirts, with
corded rufle and widr flnunce-mnde full
width and carefully finished-will he offered
at Csc
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Circuit Court No. 2-Justice McComas.
Tod agt. Tyrer: certified to Circuit Court
No. for trial. Tod agt. Maxwell do
Evening star., 1898-12-23
Boys knee pants. lSc.

A lot OF boys wool knee pants, made of
good durable materials, intended to with
stand the healthy violence Of any boys play
strongly sewed and finished-go at Ice.
pair.
Evening star., 1898-12-23
Gifts of waists, &c.

A lot of ladies' fine quality silk waists
some of plain taffeta silk. some OF plain
velvet, and some of striped silks and 9TH
Of striped taffeta-all Of them made aC-
cording 10 the newest fads Of fashion-vith
all the little marks of style ahuut-Nhich
sold up 10 81 J0-wil go for 81 ~.
The Newtown bee., 1898-05-06

and request those who could go to the sick ones, to watch for a night, would rise in their places. And then as the kindly neighbors stood up in their pews, he would assign one to go Monday night and another Tuesday night and SO on through the week. And when one of such kind ones sickened and died, he had the same care, and he was missed in that roll-call to help the needy. We judge of the relation of othe IS to us largely by the way they act toward us, and when one drops out of our lives who has been a genuine comfort and cheer to us, we mourn such an one and we miss him. They tell the story of Sir Bsrtle Frere of England that during his absence from home, his wife engaged 8 new man his master was expected to return, the new servant, who had never seen him, was sent to the station to meet him and this was the instruction which his mis. tress gave him for the finding of the maeter: "Look for tall gentleman who is helping some one." And sure enough when the train rolled in, there was the tall gentleman, gently helping poor old woman to get her bundle out of the car, and to find her friends. And it was Sir Bartle.
 If you want to be missed let me urge you also to live sympathetic life. You know the original idea of sympathy i;
The Newtown bee., 1898-05-06

the ''suffering with" another person. It is this bearing one snothers burdens which makes one own burdens light. If each one helped to lift the burden from some one else, it would make life much easier for us sli. When we weep with those who weep, our own bleeding hearts find a balm as of the Balm of Gilead. You may read in history then when Columbus returned to Spain the second time in chains he was presented to Queen Isabella. He had borne all the sights and injuries of his enemies without murmur. But when the Queen saw the venerable man appr- ach, kI wing all he had suffered, she burst into tears. And the discoverer of continent, seeing the sympathy of the royal woman, fell on his knees before her and for long time could not speak for the violence of his tears and his sobbings. He who could bear unmoved, calumny aud indignity and chains, was stirred to the depths of bis soul by the sympathy of noble. woman. Beloved, if we would leave 6 vacant place in the world let us learn to be sym pathetic.