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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-08
Coal Miner Crushed to Death.

Knobnoster Mo-. Jan. 7.-(SpecialD Les
Curtis. aged S5. was crushed to death this
afternoon while mining coal five miles
northeast of this city. 1t took about an
hour, and half to move the dirt off of
him. He leaves a wife and four children
in poor circumstances
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-08
Box Contained n MutiInted Corpse.

Des Moines, Ia. Jan. 7.-Representatives
of the Adams Express Company opened an
i'll smelling box at Charlton to-day and
found the remains of human body cut in
to bits. The box had stood several days
in the express office. Detectives were at
once put to work.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-08
Washington Personals.

Washington. Jan. 7:;-(special0 E. H.
ON his Way to New York. He stopped over
it is understood. in connection with local
postoffice affairs.
b. P. Millick. of Atchison IS here.
Miss Dolly Curtis left for Topeka to-day,
for a visit of several weeks.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-08
Another q q. wreck DEATH

Milan. Mo-. Jan. 7.-tSpeci;il) W. 2.
Messener. another victim of the Pittsburg
& Gulf wreck near here three weeks ago,
is dead. He Is the second employee to die.
Holt Way, another employe. who was in
jured at the same time. is expected to
die
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-08
Fireman Fatally Hurt.

Paducah. Ky, Jan. Fire destroyed tie
Pehkopf 4 Sons collar factory this MORN
ing, entailing loss of $4,000. with only
5000 of insurance. Charles Dillon. fire.
man, was fatally injured. Fire Chief Woods
and William Kraus were also injured. al
though not seriously.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-08
Held to the Grand Jury.

Milan, Mo-, Jan. 1.-tSpeciaD Floyd
J,leeton, who murderously assaulted George
Harmon at a dance. thirteen miles east of
here. on New Years eve, had preliminary
hearing this afternoon and was held to the
grand jury.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-08
Doub,e Mi,.i..ippi Lynchine.

Meridian, Miss. Jan. Jim Watts and
Sam Cole, coored men of Neshoba county.
were lynched in Pea Ridge. kemrer county,
Pea Ridge to visit relatives. and became
too intimate with their kinsmens wives.
The lynchers are said to be negroes.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-08
n. u. Girls Narrow Escnpe.

Lawrence. Kas.. Jan. 7.-(SpeciaL) Last
night, Miss Helen Brewster. in attempting
to alay severe headache. took an over
ing her her life. The united efforts of the
doctors working over her for several hours
finally restored her to CONSCIOUSNESS.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-08
Death of Miss Lulu spratt.

ST. Joseph, Mo-. Jan. 7.-(SpeciaD Miss
Lulu Spratt daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth
Spratt, and sister of Eugene II. Spratt the
night at Ellsworth hospital. from paralysis
of the heart, the result of an operation for
appendicitis.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-08
Nearly 100 Death. to One Birth.

Havana Jan. Ell Diaro de In Marina
asserts that during the month of December
last at NatanZas there We're twenty-five
births and .99S deaths. and that during the
whole of last year there were 192 births in
the city and 6,I65 deaths
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-08

Greenfield Mass. Jan. John O'Neil,
Jr. was hanged in the Franklin county jail
to-day for the murder of Mrs. Hattie e.
McCloud, in Bucklaud, January of last
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-08
Big Fire mt Deni.on. Tex.

Denison. Tex. Jan. THE hardware
store OF Pollard Hoerr & Co.. and the large
cry Gy goodS mouse OF Maaaen, Graham
night.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-08
Rich Texan Kills Himself.

San Antonio. Tex. Jan. Frank ]. Bel
TEL an old resident and wealthy realty
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-08

the crime from the defendants to them.
The Becker boys were at first suspected OF
the crime but We're never arrested.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
Southern Ry.
fsohsdule in eject Nav i. lses.l

schedule in eject May l, 1857
All trains arrive and leave Pennsylvania Pas
senger Station.
lotte and wav stations connects at Manassas daily
for StrasbuTg and Harriscnburg, and 1t Lynch
burg with The Norfolk and Western daily.
ILLS A. M.-Daily, the UNITED STATES FAST
MAIL, carries Pullman Buffet Sleepers. W YORK
and Washington TO Jacksonville. uniting at Sails
bury with Pullman Sleeper for Asheville and Hot
Springs y. c.; Knoxville, Chattano ga and Mem
Sleeper for Augusta. Pullman Buffet sleeper,
New York to New Orleans, uniting at Charlotte
with Pullman Sleeper for Birmingham Con-
meets az Lyuchburg with Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad for Lexington daily except Sunday. and
Natural Bridge, daily; Solid train, Washington
10 New Orleans without change Sunset person
alIy conducted tourist excursion. through sleeper
on this train every Wednesday to San Francisco
4:o1 P. M.-Local for Front Royal, strasburg
and Harrisouburg. daily, except Sunday
4:1 P M-Daily, local for Charlottesville
lO:i5 p M.-Daily, WASHINGTON AND
SOUTHWESTERN. VESTIBULED LIMITED, COM
posed of Pullman vestibuled sleepers, Dining
Cars and Day Coaches. Pullman Sleepers, New
York TO Nashville, Tenn, via Asheviile, Knox
Vile and Chattanooga; New York to Tampa. via
Charlotte Columbia, Savannah and Jacksonville;
New York TO Memphis, via birmingham, New
York TO New Orleans, via Atlanta and Mont
pomerv Vestibuled Day Coach. Washington 20
Atlanta Southern Railway Dining Car, Greens
boro to Montgomery.
TRAINS on WASHINGTON AND OHIO d.
VISION leave Washington 9:01 A. NJ. daily, 1
NJ. and 4:45 P. NJ. daily except Sunday, and
6:25 P NJ Sunday only, for Round Hill; 49, P.
NJ daily except Sunday for Leesburg. and 6:25
p NJ daily for Herndon. Returning. arrive at
washington SIG A. NJ and $40 P NJ daily, and
PAS p NJ daily except Sunday. from Round
Hill and 7:06 A. NJ. daily except Sunday from
Herndon. and s:S4 A. NJ daily except Sunday
from Leesburg.
In addition TO above trains, all OF which stop
at Dunn Loring (Arny Station. following trains
leave Washington for Dunn Loring proper: SOL
NJ. TI:OI A. NJ and 500 P. NJ daily. and
ITO p NJ. sundays only Returning, arrive az
Washington 1920 A. NJ, 12:45 p. VI. and 6:35
| p NJ. daily. and 3:G0 P NJ Sundays only.
Through trains from the South arrive at Wash
ington 6:42 A. NJ, 2:20 P. VI. and 9:35 P. "
Harrisonburg, II noon daily, except Sunday, and
g:S5 P. n. daily, and $3.50 A. ~ daily nom
| Charlottesville.
Tickets, sleeping reservation and infoFma-
| ton furnished at Offices. 705 18th st. NV, 511
| Pennsylvania ave-, and at Pennsylvania Railroad
| Passenger Station.
FRANK S. CANNON. Third Vice President and
General Manager.
| ]. NJ. CULP, Traffic Manager.
W. A. TURK, General Passenger Agent.
L. S. BROWN, Gen. Agt.. Pass Dept.
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FOR sALE-sUnURPAN.

FOR SALE-At once, very finely finished 7-room
house; lot 6oxl29, with stable, wood she'd
pumphouse grape harbor, fruit, shade, hedge
fence, cedar arch entrance, splendid water, roses
TO burn: ID miles from Washington; fare 5
cents; 81, GOO cash, balance $50 per month; see
owner and photograph. 525 10th ST. NV. au2T-3t
FOR SALE-Beautiful villa sites, from 4 park oil
an acre to five acres in size; about 5 minutes
walk from railroad station; about miles from
Washington city; cheap fare; price 5000 per acre
on very easy terms. Call write for particulars,
JAMES E. CLEMENTS, 1921 + st. NV.
n11QI- L
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Queen of SummerTrip
Boston by Sea Providence by Sea
Merchants and Miners
transportation Company.

Steamer Baltimore to Boston every TUESDAY,
THURSDAY AND SUNDAY at p. IN.
Steamer Baltimore to Providence, every MON
DAY and SATURDAY, at p. m.
For tour books and further information address
C. R. GILLINGHAM, Agent, Long Dock, Baltic,
Md, or 6l9. 81. 142I Pa. ave; y. Y. and
18th ST.; 18th and SITS; 9th and SITS, Wash,
D. c.
J. C. WHITNEY, ". P. TURNER,
Traffic Manager Gen'l Pass. Agent.
jf2-3rnos
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
RAILROADS.
RAILROADS.
Washington, Alexandria
Mount Vernon Railway.
From Station, 13 1-2 St. and Pa Ave.
In Eject May 4, fS9S.

For Alexandria (vseek days., $3.50. 7:o5. 7:s5.
ex.; 500, s:S5, 9:59, 1000. HOO, HAS A. NJ;
2:o5; ex.; 1870, lis, las, 2:O5, ex.; 800
3:25, $3.50, ex.; AIS ex.; 49, sos. $40, ex. /;
$40, Cos, ex; $50. 7O6; '7:SO, 500, 9:oO 1000,
II:20, 11:59 p NJ
For Alexandria Sundays, 7:45, 5:45, 9:45,
1880. HIS A. NJ; 1900 noon, 12:45, LEO, 2:l5,
500, S:45, 4So, 5:I5. 6co. GAS. $50, s.l5 9:oo
1000, I1:20 p. NJ.
For Mount Vernon (week days.. $50. SEQ.
1000, Hoo A. NJ, 12:o5 lis, 2:o5. 800. 3:5s,
7:06, 900 P NJ
For Mount Vernon (sundays), 7:45, 9:45 A. II.
l2:0o noon, 2:15, 3:45, 6:s5 and P. NJ.
For Arlington and Aqueduct Bridge week
days., 500. $3.50, 1000 and HOO A NJ, 1905,
l2:2o. las, 2:05, 800, 1925, AIS, $40, Cos,
1908 and 500 P. NJ
For Arlington and Aqueduct Bridge (sundays),
7:45. s'i5, 9:45, 1890. HIS A. NJ, 1900 noon,
I2:45, l:30, 2:15, 800, S:45, 49, $685. 600,
GAS, 7:3O. s:15 p. NJ
Runs TO Payne Station only.
Parcels carried on all trains. Baggage checked
apI3-tf
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
wANrEp-suBuRBAN LOTS.

WANTED-A suburban building lot; so feet OF
more front; must be cheap; state price and
location. Address JULIUS, this office. au27 ct
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28

fIsItofs 70 ChamberIins new hoteI, ING
= Hygeia,'' and Virginia Beach viii ind this
= the most attractive route, insuring COM
= Portable nights rest.
Large and luxurious rooms, heated by
= steam and fitted throughout with cleo
- tric lights. Dining room service IS la
= carte, and IS supplied from the best that
- the markets OF Washington and Norfolk
- afford
= Tickets On sale at L. s. Express Office.
= 81 Pennsylvania avenue; 513, GIG, l42l
= Pennsylvania avenue; B. & o. ticket office,
- corner Fifteenth street and New York ave-
- nue., and on board steamers, where time
- table, map, etc, can also be had.
- Any other information desired viii be
- furnished on application to the undersigned
- at the eompany's wharf foot OF Seventh
- street, Washington. D. c. Telephone No.
. $50. JOHN CALLAHAN,
- General Manager.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28

FOR SALE-Riders, attention.! By order of diff
ferent storage houses we represent, l am of
fering all high-grade bicycles, new and slightly
used, at the greatest attractive slaughtering
prices of the year. Advances made these
goods must be collected, therefore above sacri-
fees will be made; quote prices of other dealers,
then come to US. Single tube tires mechanically
put on, s1.50; bought outright. NEW YORK
CYCLE CO., 434 9th st. au25-7t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28

WANTED-To purchase. horse and harness; in
good order. Send address 70 /. b. NJ, this Of
fee 1t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
FOX sALE-PIANOs.

>~~O~~~---~---~>>.~---
FOR SALE-Sweet toned square piano; perfect
condition for $50 cash. Address PIANO, thi:
Office. au2S-3t
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FOR RENT-RooMs.


FOR RENT-Desirable in private fam
lily; references required Address Zoo Della
ware ave. ne. au2S-3t
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AsSIGNEE's SALE.

ASSSIGNEE'S SALE-Regardless of cost, of all
hardware, tools, household furniture, cutlery,
carpenters and builders supplies locks, bolts,
nails, etc. In store $40 18th st. NV. Terms cash.
q. J. BOND. Assignee. au20-10t-eod
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
COUNTRY HOARD.


WANTED-At a country home, in healthy loca-
ton, children, to receive board, lodg-
ing and instruction by the month; references ex-
changed Address MISS ELEANOR EWELI. Hick-
DRY Grove, Prince Vim. Co., Va. Item
THE GABLES, Ocean City, Nd, So for Sep.
TENDER. MRS. ]. L. STREEPER. au21-2t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
WANTED-AGENTS

WANTED-Now; agents TO sell sash locks and
door holders: sample sash lock free for &c
stamp; immense; better than weights; burglar
proof; $40 day; write quick Address BRO
HARD & CO., Dept. 90, Philadelphia, Pa
fel3-26t-su
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
wASTED-HOTEL.


WAHTED-To lease, a reputable hotel doing a
fair all-year business; city or country; give
full particulars to w. A. LIVINGSTON, No. 4
Lafayette Square, City. au26-6t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
RAILROADS.
Washington { Great Falls
Electric Railway
River Road.
Only Direct Route to Glen Echo
and Historic Cabin John

On and after August "a cars will leave Union
Station Beth and Prospect ave-, West Washington,
terminus of the Metropolitan and Capital Trac-
ton Company lines), as follows:
Every 80 minutes, from $50 A. NJ TO $40 A. NJ
Every 20 minutes. from $40 A. II. to p. NJ
Every IS minutes, from p ~ to $50 p. NJ
Every 80 minutes, from $3.50 P. ~ to u;so
P. n.
Returning leave Cabin John Bridge and Glen
Echo
Every so minutes, from 600 A. NJ to $50 An
Every 20 minutes. from $50 A. VI. to 2:3o PM
Every Is minutes, from 2:30 P. II. to 10 r. H..
Every 30 minutes from 10 P. 81. to IL +. III.
Or oftener, as traffic demands.
my 2l-tf F. II. FOWLER, supt.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
STEAMBOATS,.
Norfolk and Washington
SteambOatCO
STEAMBOATS,.

: Every day in the year for Fortress Mon
roe, Norfolk, Newport News and all points
South, by the superb, powerful steel palace
steamers. Newport News" Norfolk" and
Washington, on the following schedule:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
FOR HIRE.

FOR HIRE-Fine saddle and driving horses and
buggies, Surveys or daytons; cheapest rates
TONS STABLES, sth and SITS. NV; phone
el7-2 au9-lmo
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
FOR SALE-LOTS.

~>~-~-~~>---~~~>---@-~>~---
FOR SALE-Desirable lot; improved by small
frame house. 305 X st. me-; terms reasonable
OWNER 612 9th ST. NV. : au2S3t
FOR SALE-s60o for four building lots; IA LEX
100; rear alley; 18th ST., near E. CAP. ST.;
very cheap. JOHN F. DoN0HoE, 30S E. Cap. ST.
au25-3t-em
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
FOR RENT-sTOREs.

FOR RENT-A storeroom, about 500 square feet
space on ground floor; most desirable business
section in the city for dry goods shoes, notions,
millinery, stationery, jewelry and silverware gas
and electric supplies, etc., etc. Address OWN
Err T., this Office. au2s-st
FOR RENT-Store; portion of elegant large store:
to jeweler, typewriter agency, or similar bust
ness. Inquire of SCHMIDT, No. 516 9th ST. NV.
au27-Tt
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
LOST AND FOUND.
MEMS GOODS.
seMEET NE ON THE DEWEY BENCH"

And be sure 70 attend C. Auerbach's, & II,
Great Semi-Annual Reduction Sale, and save SOC.
on every dollar. Imported Madras enc dollar
Outing Shirts go at 49c, with Extra Collars
and Cuffs. $50 Shirts sec, now. ST. JERSEYS
all colors, s1.49. All 25e Summer Silk Neck
wear, &c; for 25c. Beautiful Designs. Fine
Madras Neckwear &c now; for 25c. All our
Csc Imported Half Hose, plaids, dots, stripes,
and plain black and tan with white feet, 15c
now; 2 pr. 25c; pr. zoe. Summer Underwear,
soc goods, 21c. Fine 4-ply Linen Collars, the
25c KIND, &c; for Csc now CSC Mems Fine
Linen Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, DC; 8 for Csc
High Grade Goods only. New Reliable Sewing
Machines Made by the Domestic s. NJ Co.
Regular Price, S45. Price this month"; s22. so.
au20-tf
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28

FOR RENT-Six-room house, large cellar; large
closets and rooms; wide front and back porch;
furnace gas and electric light; bath; range; hot
and cold water side and front yard; southeast
and west windows 3608 18th st. Key at FISH
Err & CO., + ST.; rent S25. au2S-3t
FOR RENT-S25 so; No. "a Sd st. me-; g rooms,
porch and cellar: a. M l.; near new Library
$3.50; No. 1910 9TH st. ne. 6 rooms; a. m. i.
w. o. BERRY, No. SOB 9th ST. NV au27-3t
FOR RENT-Brick house, I25 Carroll 81. Sc. @
rooms; near cars; $3.50. GEORGE f.
HARDIN. $40 Pa. ave Sc au27-St
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
FOR RENT-FLATS.

FOR RENT-Flats; cheap; eS4 St NV, rooms
and bath; slS. 7s Q st. NV, 8 rooms and
bath. yard and cellar; porcelain tub reduced to
SIS; worth SIS. b. F. SAUL, 9TH and L SITS NV
au2S-3t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28

ROOMS PAPERED, $50 UP; coed work; low
prices and latest patterns. LEPkEUX &
PORT, 6o7 Va. ave. au26-St-em
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28

WANTED-By reliable colored woman, place as
pastry cook or plain cook. 606 I'd st. sw-
a,i3S-3t
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HELP wANTED-MALE.


EANTED-Young man as salesman in tailor
stole; large acquaintance necessary. Address
BOX 40, this Office au2s-3t
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FOR RENT-A complete four-room fat, and bath:
first floor; at s14 per month; location beauti-
full I416 9Th st. au27-3t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28

FOR EXCHANGE-l2th ST., just above G st. NV,
fine business property, opposite Ohio National
Bank; large back house; lot 30x95; will ex-
change for lots smaller houses.
"a new bricks; all rented and bringing nearly
s., 500 yearly: will exchange for ground.
Several beautiful little houses of rooms and
cellar. tiled bath, porcelain tub, furnace, tiled
vestibue; near II st cable line, to exchange for
lots.
i make speciality OF exchanging property.
Come and see me. A. NJ GORMAN
au26-1w 104 18th St NV
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
WALL PAPER.

start in TO make your home
4 MT ready for the Winter. We paper rooms
IA with rich, stylish paper-do finest work
NV for only 81 up. Fine painting equally
low. F. G.. NOLTE, $40 9th st. No branch.
au27-tf
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
WASTED-BICYCLES.
wAx1ED-HoRsEs AND VEHICLES.

WANTED-A practically new bigh-grade wheel;
will pay cash. BOX rs, this Office Item
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28

FOR RENTAL Falls Church, Va, the residence
of DR.. Bell, s-room brick, one acre ground,
porches and shade. au26St
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
EDUCATIONAL.

EDUCATIONAL
THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA,
Washington, d. C.
SCHOOLS OF LAW.
Professional school. Course three years. De-
gree LII. B. University School. Graduate
courses. Degree LII. d. open October L. 1898
Address W. c. ROBINSON, Dean.
au7-su-tf
STELLMAN School OF Shorthand and Typewrit-
ing. MRS CARRIE NJ STELLMAN, Principal
and Proprietor, 911 G st. NV; day and night
sions; terms moderate. auo6-st-em
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FOR SALE-BICYCLEs.

FOR sALE-Cheap; two high-grade bicycles in
splendid condition. Apply 2002 18th st. NV.
au27-3t
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WANTED-HOUSEs.


WANTED-House. furnished or partly furnished;
good locality for boarders; rent paid in rooms
and board; best references. IN, this Office.
au27-3t-em
WANTED-s-room house; suitable for two fami-
lies. Address Z. G. F., this Office. au27-St
TANTED-Give me your house to rent in order
TO enable me TO meet the demands OF my many
applicants. ROOM Is, lie Droit Bldg. au2s-7t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-28
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.


FOR SALE OR EXCHANGING Groom brick
houses for Cincinnati, Ohio, property, or will
sell cheap. 1928 Pa ave. NV. au2S-3t
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FOR RENT-SUBURBAN.


FOR RENT-Nine- room house; we'll furnished;
large lawn and shade; for September only: at
greatly reduced rate. Apply 1902 Park St, Mt.
Pleasant 1t
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-26

man, when a woman trusts man with her affections"
 Tt ain't as solemn" said the man with the dry goods neclStie, 'as when she won't trust him with his own wages. s.'-Indianapolis Journal.
 ympathy.-Teacher- children, we all know what the word posterity means, do we not? Pupils-Yes, ma'am. Teacher-Weli; then, write sentence containing the word. Give minutes later)-Now, Johnnie, you may read yours. Johnnie--I am sorry for the kids of posterity that will have to learn this war out of book; we have regular snap!-Truth.
 Curiosity Satisfied.-The train from the south came to a halt and the re- turning soldiers piled out of it. May ask what is the matter with your foot?" inquired one of the sympathiz- ing and curious spectators, addressing gaunt, camp-worn volunteer who was limping along the platform. "Gout, ma'am," answered the soldier, lifting his battered hat and passing on.-Chi- cago Tribune.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-26

stone was dangerous obstruction in the street, and therefore common nui- sance. It does not seem to me that the law yields to such a finding of fact, but that, on the contrary, the question is one of law and not of fact. It is common Knowledge that it has always been customary, both in country and city, for abutting property owners to set and use hitching posts, horse blocks, carriage stones, water troughs and the like upon the side of the road or street, and they are to be seen at every hand. That which is part and parcel of the established order and custom of the community cannot be common nui- sance If inconvenient, annoying or dangerous, it would be a nuisance. In- asmuch as the plaintiff stumbled over it, it might be said to have been incon- venient, annoying and dangerous, as proved by his case But an instance Is not test. The rule is whether people in general, of ordinary judgment, care and prudence, as the world goes, would deem it such, and think the law itself, conforming to immemorial custom, an- swers this in the negative. The verdict for the plaintiff is set aside and the complaint is dismissed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-26
SOLEMN.

Mistress-Why do you wish to leave? kissing you, and I can't stand such fa- miliarity.-Vanity Fair.
 Newly Named.-"Gobang does not call Hockstein, the pawnbroker, his un- cle any more" "No?" "Oh, no. He calls him his coaling station. Puck.
 "They say that the boys in camp are occupying cramped quarters" Yes; they are between a peach orchard and watermelon field. New York World.
 Our hearts go out to the poor" re- marked the observer of men and things largely because our hearts can go out without getting our feet wet. ."-Detroit Journal.
 An engaged girl never believes it when her friends tell her she is too good for the man concerned. After marriage she is open to conviction Atchison Globe.
 She-Have you heard Songs With out Words?" He-Ive heard a lot of them without music. After that the incident and the piano were closed Indianapolis Journal.
 Wallace-What do you deem the most charming age in woman? Ferry-From my observation, woman of about thir- ty-five is harder to get away from than any other.-Cincinnat Enquirer.
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