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The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01
:HalseY Inauest Held.

BERKELEY. March 31;-An inquest was held this evening at the Berkeley Branch Morgue over the; body of Ed E. Halsey, who. was shot on Tuesday even- ing by Stacey Rogers. The jury found that death was: caused by a gunshot wound in the heart and lung inflicted by to charge murder. A humber of wit nesses were examined; among them the woman in the case Mrs. Eva Harrison, tained beyond what has already been charged. The jury was composed of W. E. Tophan, WI. Gillian, Chris MikkeIsen
 c. A. .Bierce; b. H.. Frye Andrew Albur-
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01
No Damage b4 the Earthouake.

ALAMEDA. March I.-Although the shock of the earthquake of last night was very severe in this city, only small dam age. was done, such as the. breaking of bottles and dishes: the: cracking of glass The City Hall tower is the loftiest brick structure in the city, and, while it vi brated perceptibly'' as seen from the sidewalk, it was not cracked or injured in .the* slightest
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01
Grand Gymnastfc Exhibition.

On Sunday the distribution of prizes in connection with a grand athletic exhibi- tion by the children's classes of the San Francisco Turn Verein will be held at Turner Hall, 323 Turk street. The exer- cises, which will commence promptly at ? p. m.; will consist of a grand march by the combined classes of 15O. pupils. cal isthenics, apparatus work in twelve grades and distribution of prizes, con- cluding with the children's. ball.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01
AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHS.
An Entertaining Exhibit at the
 Sketch Club Draws Crowds.

The Young Ladies Social League of the First Presbyterian Church gave an anna teur photographic art" show in the rooms of the Sketch Club, on Sutter street The work was very good, and would have reflected credit on professionals had 1t been their luck to. have done 1t The show will be continued this afternoon and evening" .-.+ :.--, :'.:
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01
Sled hv His Sister.

Sophia F. Haight, adnlinistratrix of the estate of her father. John Grammar. com mefeed suit yesterday against her broth CT, John B. Grammar, and his wife, c. Au- susta Grammar, to secure an accounting.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01
Who Owns the PurseP

The police have in their possession s black purse which was found on Market street, opposite the Chronicle building, and they want an owner. The purse contained a small sum of money and 8 1adV,S gold watch -.... :..
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01
Mckenzie Is Released.

: OAKLAND, March. 31.--Robert McKen- zie, Who is under a bond of $500 to ap- pear as witness In, the suit brought against Harry Thomas by. the Grand Jury. procured bondsmen to-day and was released from. custody.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01
College Men Will Sing.

of California gIee;' .>banjo and mandolin clubs will give their first concert for the season to-morrow night at Reeds Hall
 1ege songs by the glee club, there will be vocal solos by Clinton R. Morse and Otto T., Wedemeyer. and a cello: solo by Edward Kuster. The names of a large number of prominent society ladies of Oakland appear on the list of patron
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01

1t to the earthquake last night. I think
 the shock cracked the ovens, and the flames went through, catching the lay- CTS of pretzels that were drying. :.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01
FOR SAN JOSE, LOS GATOS and SANTA CFUz

Steamer Alviso leaves Pier daily (Sundays excepted) at 10 a m. AIvSo daily Saturdays excepted) at D. m Freight and Passengers Fare between San Francisco and Alyiso soc; to San Jose. 75c. Clay street. Pier l. 4l North First street. San Jose.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01
Wright'S Indian Vegetable Pills

Are acknowledged by thousands of persons who have used them for over forty years to cure SICK HEADACHE, GIDDINESS, CONSTIPA- TON. Torpid Liver, Weak Stomach. Pimples and purify the blood.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01
CTQSSIl2l'S SlGcifG MiXtlra

With this remedy persons can cure them selves without the least exposure, change of diet. or change in application to business. The medicine contains nothing of the least injury to the constitution. Ask your druggist for it Price. s1 bottle.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01
j.. A FREE: SITE IS OFFERED: : Oakland Makes: Bid for the New
 :. Raymond Hotel. =. :.

OAKLAND. March sf--eraigie Sharp, secretary of the Board, of Trade, -. for warded to-day the. following letter to Walter Raymond, the owner of the fa- nous; Raymond Hotel at Pasadena, that was destroyed three years ago by fire:
 Dear Sir: Noticing In this mornings papers and that: you have in contemplation the re- building of the Raymond hotel. at Pasadena. we: extend to you; cordial invitatton to visit our city and make a.. thorough Investigation into it's advantages: as to a site for a tourist hotel. We have 8 municipality which, with it's ervtrons m contains ond a population of approx
 The records of. the health department from our city shows it to be one:1of the heaithiest In. the world. The climate and scenic ad- vantages are :second to- none in the State Of California. We are of the. opinion that a large; thoroughly" equipped, frst=cass hotel here would pay the. year. rojlnd.'. We can, on be- half. of Oakland, offer You building site free of charge: and pledge you assistance: and hearty cooperation should you find it advis- able and convenient to. pay. us visit. .>.
 Funeral of Mrs. Annie E. Haight.
 OAKLAND. March S1.-Rev R.. F.
 Ceyle. D.D:,. officfated at the funeral of the late Mrs: Annie E: ,Haight this after noon at o'clock. The services were held at the residence, 120l Alice street, and were attended by. a large cencourse of old friends.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01
.SWindled a Parson.

BERKE4-4-Y, March 31.-Rev A. M. Ball.
 Metho1lst, Chruch was victimized by a clever stranger, who called at his house and offered to sell him a ton of coal. very
 cheap as he. was. about to leave town. coal. but when he sent after the: coal, to the address which the stranger had given, he found that there was no. such ulIrnber ::..
The times., 1898-12-09
MAJOR sYLvEsTER,s SUMMARY
The Work of the Metropolitan
TGlicc.

Major Sylvester has prepared a sum-
mary of the work accomplished by the
metropolitan police department since the
time of his appointment as superintendent
ard major of police.
During the period there We're received
reports from boxes by officers to the NUM-
Der of 1871: calls for wagon by officers.
2.6l9: by citizens, 81; messenger or tele-
phone. S2i; persons taken to headquarters.
&c: to Police Court. Is3: to Jail. A; 10 work
house. /: TO hospitals, go: to homes, %; to
depots. Is; TO asylum. 1; dead bodies re-
moved, 35; children restored tos homes, %
accidents attended. 81; injured removed To
homes, %; sick removed TO homes 81:
times reserves ordered to fires, 1l6; mis-
cellaneous runs, i2l total number of runs
made, i.23i. From the office of Sanitar:
Officer Frank % persons were removed u
depots from hospitals or homes; to their
homes. SO: insane to marshal's office. 4;
intoxicated TO station-house. u: to Bruen
Home, ?: TO Young Women's Christian
Home, /; to Freedmsn's Hospital, PA; to
Washington Asylum Hospital, lsS: to
Providence Hospital, 242; to Garfield Hos
pitaI. Sc: to Columbia Hospital. 80; To
Homeopathic Hospital, IS: to Children's
Hospital, 10: 10 Government Hospital for
Insane. 60; TO almshouse. 4s: to University
Hospital, II: to Washington City Orphan
Asylum 1; to Emergency Hospital, 20: to
Soldiers Home, /; to Eastern Dispensary.
q; total, LOIS.
The times., 1898-12-09
THE BUILDING A BOTCH.
Senate Resolution to Investigate
the New City POstoHice.

Senate Resolution to Investigate
the New City P0sto6ice.
In the opinion of Senator Vest of Mis-
souri,, the new postofice building in this
city 'is a good deal of botch." and. for
the purpose of ascertaining who is re-
sponsible for this, he introduced resolu-
tion In the Senate yesterday author
izing the Joint Committee on Pub
lie Buildings and Grounds to make
a thorough investigation of the
building and take the testimony of per-
sons competent to Judge on the Workman
ship and material used in its construction
The resolution, which was referred to the
Committee to Audit and Control the Con-
tingent Expenses of the Senate, reads as
follows:
THAT the joint committee on public
buildings and grounds be directed to In
| Quire and report upon the following mat
ter:
First, what has been the cause OF de-
| lay in constructing the city postotice
building in the city of Washington au-
| thorized to be constructed by Congress
| seven years ago.
Second, whether defective or improper
materials have been used in erecting said
building. and IL so. upon whom the ie-
| sponsibility rests for using such mate
| rials.
| Third, whether said building or any
i part thereof has been neglected or de-
| fectively constructed. and IL 50, by who's
! negligence or failure in duty.
| Fourth. whether there has been ex-
| travagance and waste of the public
| money in the erection of said building.
and if so. who is responsible therefor.
| Fifth. what has been the cost of the
| site and building and whether addition a
| expense must be incurred In the altera-
| ton of the building or any part of it.
| Sixth, what system of construction
has been adopted in erecting said build
ing. and whether the defects. II any. are
| caused by methods of the supervising
| architects bureau of the Treasury De-
partmert In erecting public buildings. ant
if SO. what legislation is necessary tc
correc; such methods and to render sale
| bureau more efficient"
| The joint committee may conduct its in
vestigations through subcommittee
| which shall have power to send for per
sons and papers
The times., 1898-12-09
Prof. A. J. DEXTER. "a
Magnetic Healer. 40
(Dictated.)
MAYORS OFFICE,
P. McQUAID, Mayor,
JACKSONVILLE, FLA,

April 10, 1885.
PROF. 4. J. DEXTER, Savannah, Ca:
DEAR SIR: l cheerfully comply with your re-
quest asking for an introduction to the Mayor Ct
Savannah. have known you during several years
of your residence in this city and being engaged
in your profession of Magnetic Healer. ] have
heard you lecture on the streets of our city
en- several occasions and have seen you Illustrate
your wonderful power in many ways and know
many cases of suffering and disease that you have
some eminent physicians of the regular school
of medicine freely admit your power and reputa-
ton as a Magnetic Healer. Respectfully,
P. McQUAID, Mayor.
The Professor has on exhibition at his office
the largest book in the world filled with letters
afhdavits. testimonials, ETC.. from those he la
cured, as well as letters from the most noted
people in this city and country. few are
given: The late U. S. Grant; ex President Arthur;
in-law Of the late U. S. Grant; the lamented
Abraham Lincoin's Secretary OF the Teas
ury. Gen. Francis E. Spinner; Charles II. Jones,
late editor New York World; Ms. Helen Stuart
Richings well-known elocutionist and newspa-
per correspondent; Stilson Hutchins, OF the Daily
and Evening Times, Washington, and hundreds.
more from quite as prominent people.
All diseases cured Consultation and examna-
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Patients, who SO desire, can be treated at
their hornes. Noted physician and chemist
ployed. Patients treated by mail. Medicines sent
everywhere. Write, giving full particulars Of
your case.
The times., 1898-12-09
FOR BENEFIT OF CREDITORS.
The Assignment of n Mems Furnish
fnEs Dealer.

An assignment was made yesterday by Elleard
V. Douglas, dealer in mems furnishings at No.
1928 F Street, to James B. Green for the benefit
of his creditors. Douglas reports his liabilities
as amounting to s2,45l.so and his assets $i,15o
the latter consisting Of his stock of goods on the
premises No. 122s Street, valued at s4,0oo and
outstanding claims amounting TO $50. Most of
his creditors reside in Philadelphia. New York.
Baltimore, Boston, and other cities. The largest
creditor is Fred II. Walton & Co., of Phila-
delphia, whose claim is S55o.63.
Mr. Douglas Is the young man Who in COM
pany with William Helmus, figured in the acci-
dent on the Conduit Road which resulted in the
death Of the latter November 90 last Douglas
was also said to have received internal injuries
but it developed later that he was unhurt The
accident was caused by the horses, which Doug
las was driving, becoming unmanageable near
the old Chautauqua grounds, and dashing over
the embankment alongside the road.
The times., 1898-12-09
A cHocTAw CHIEFS ESTATE.
Attorney Temple Sues for Comren
sation for Services.

The suit of Major S. Temple against
Albert F. Fox. as executor of the estate of
William Pitchlyn. for $4,000. was begun
yesterday in Circuit Court No. l, Justice
Cole presiding. Pitchlyn was chief of the
Choctaw Nation, and Temple was his at
torney. and, it is alleged. was instru-
mental in his being allotted a great guam
tity of land in Indian Territory by the
United States Government. 1t is for this
service that he is now claiming remunera-
ton.
Miss Caroline Pitchlyn, a daughter of
the Choctaw chief, is a resident of this
city, and attended the hearing.
The times., 1898-12-09

Pains In the chest when a person has
a cold indicate a tendency toward pneu-
monia. A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound on
to the chest over the seat of pain will
promptly relieve the pain and prevent the
threatened attack of pneumonia This
same treatment will cure n lame back In
a few hours. Sold by Henry Evans,
Wholesale and Retail Druggist, s3s F
Street northwest and Connecticut Avenue
and S Street northwest and 1923 Maryland
Avenue northeast.
The times., 1898-12-09
Silk waists. 81 9S.

A lot of ladies' striped plain change
able taffeta and plain taffeta silk
waists, made according to the newest
fads of fashion-with just as much
care and attention as you'd expect to
get from the best dressmaker in the
land-will be offered for s2sS for an
hour.
The times., 1898-12-09
Silk waists. S4.S9.

Black taffeta silk waists. and COL
ored striped taffeta silk wa,sts-a lot
of the most fashionable garments we
have shown this season-with every
little fancy of fashion about item
perfect in style and workmans. ip-
will go for AS9 for an hour.
The times., 1898-12-09
Ladies suits. $3.50.

Ladies' fashionable black and blue
cheviot serge and black and blue We
netian cloth suits, some of them taf-
feta silk lined, and some lined with
fine rhadame siik-perfectly tailored
and admirably finished-cut in the lat
est style-for $3.50 for an hour
The times., 1898-12-09
"Hecht's Greater Stores. +"
All=day values for men.
Mems pants. soc.

The best opportunity of the year for
a man to get pair of good pants for
very little money. All day Friday
we'll offer mems good. durable, strip
ed cashmere pants. well tailored-in
all sizes-for soc a pair. No clothier
ever sold better pants for 81. They
have side pockets and other evidence
of the careful finishing. Better be here
today to take advantage of our
offer
The times., 1898-12-09
Bril-. skirts. 99c.

Another lot of those well-made skirts
of figured briIIiantine have come and
90 on sale today for one hour at
esc each. They're as perfect fitting as
any skirt you can get-full and wide
well lined and nicely finished. At 81
they'd be very cheap.
The times., 1898-12-09
Bows kersey reefers. Sa. .9S.

lot of boys all-wool kersey REFERS
of good fast color navy blue-extra
fine quality-with blue silk velvet col
lars and Innings of plaid wool or plain
materiai-all sizes from to years
worth ss-for an hour at S39S.
The times., 1898-12-09
Ladies suits. $5.9s.

A lot of ladies' weII-tailored suits of
fine tan covert eloth-with silk-iined
jaekets-and wide full fiaring skirts
spiendidly finished-such as sell at $40
usualiy-wili be offered for this hour at
The times., 1898-12-09
PIE muSIin. 5sc.

A lot of the well-known '"yamsutta"
muslin. in remnant lengths-mili rem
nants. as every remnant bears the
stamp "Wamsutta''-in lengths from
L to yards-which sells off the piece
at 10 and IL 1-2c a yard for 7-Sc a
yard.
The times., 1898-12-09
From II TO r.
Trimmed hats, S1.75.

A lot of .children's trimmed hats.
with velvet crowns, and t-immed with
ribbon and wings-will go for an hour
at sl.75.
Also on sale between and 5 in the
afternoon. -
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Boys S., Sc and 81
suits. So. SO.

A lot of boys knee pants suits-fin-
est all-wool materials. all nobblest
patterns. except blue and black-any
of our regular $. Sc, and 81 suits in
the house-will be offered for an hour
at s39S
The times., 1898-12-09
Boys top coats, 1898.

A lot of boys stylish top coats of
tan covert cloth and black kersey-
with silk velvet collars and lined with
plaid wool-perfect in style and fit
well worth se-wiIl go for an hour at
$685.
The times., 1898-12-09
Dress goods, &c.

Remnants OF yard wide fancy dress
goods. two-toned effects. in the most
attractive combinations-in all desira-
bic shades and black-which sod at 25c
a yard, good. desirable lengths-will go
at 6 1-Sc a yard for this hour.
The times., 1898-12-09
Dressin. S 'cques. 49e.

A lot of warm E!derdown dressing
sacqpes,- in the leading colors-made
with best OF care-just the garment
for house wear-will so for AZ cents
each for an hour.
The times., 1898-12-09
4Oc bIeached sheets. 29a1e.

S1xe0 bleached sheets, heavy round
thread muslin. that wears so wsll-weli
hemmed. and all hand !roned and hald
lorna 40c value for an hour at . sic.
The times., 1898-12-09
SIS Kersey coats. $3.50.

Very fine quality black and blue and
tan and mode kersey coats-alI' satin
lined-iinished with strap seams of
same materiaI-resular So Yalue-for
an hour at $50.
The times., 1898-12-09
soc silks, 33c.

22-inch all silk, satin striped and
braided silk, in such pretty shades as
canary, cerise, new blue, plum and
gray-regular soc grade, for SIC
yard for an hour.
The times., 1898-12-09
soc silks. 29ac.

All-silk double warp colored and
black surah silk, in shades of light
blue. pink. cardinal. cream. cadet,
olive. navy. and lavender-a regular
SOC grade, for % SIC a yd.
The times., 1898-12-09
Collarettes, $4.9S,

A lot of ladies' coney fur collarettes,
richly silk lined-with long tabbs in
front and marten fur tails-will be
offered for an hour at s4.9S.
The times., 1898-12-09
Ladies' suits, $3.50.

Ladies' finest all-wool check clssi-
mere and wide vale cheviot and some
blue serge suits-all taffeta silk-Lned,
including the skirt-the finest tailored
suits a woman can wear-full of style
and exclusiveness-will be offered for
an hour at $3.50.
The times., 1898-12-09
Wrappers. 59c.

A lot of fine fannelette wrappers.
trimmed with braid and ruffies and
made in the very best manner-separate
waist lining-cut full and wde-worth
a dollar, will go for 5sc each.
The times., 1898-12-09
Plush capes. S..

lot of ladies' fashionable plush
capes, eiaborately beaded-made of
finest quality silk seal-very stylish
worth almost double-will go for $
for an hour
The times., 1898-12-09
$i.25 gloves. 76c.

A lot of the regular $l-25 ladies' kid
gloves, with embroidered backs-in
every fashionable shade-will go for
an hour at 7sc a pair
The times., 1898-12-09
Ladies' jackets. 81. 9S.

A lot of ladies' extremely stylish
cheviot and black kersey coats made
in the latest style-full of tailored
elegance-go for an hour at a.9S.
The times., 1898-12-09
PetticOatS, 39e.

A lot of striped moreen petticoats.
with deep corded ruffle-good, desira-
BILE width-well made and nicely fin
ished-for an hour at 80 cents.
The times., 1898-12-09
Bows waists. Sc.

A lot of boys outing flannei waists
made of the good and durable domet
hannel-carefully iintshed-famous for
wear and satisfaction-wili be offered
for an hour at . cents each.
The times., 1898-12-09
Misses $1.25 gloves. 9Se.

A lot of Misses regular 81 % gloves,
in button, hook, or clasp styles-in all
the leading colors-warranted, will go
for CSC u pair for an hour.
The times., 1898-12-09
BOYS knee pants. Sc.

A big lot of boys durable knee pants
well made and in patterns that are
best able to withstand the hard wear
of everyday use-go for cents pair
for this hour.
The times., 1898-12-09
Mems 25c suspenders, l21se.

Mems regular 25c imitation Guyot
suspenders. that SO closely initiate the
genuine French make you can't tell
the difference in style and wear-will
so for IL l-2c.
The times., 1898-12-09
From 3 to 4.
Mems shoes. S115.

so pairs of mems A-calf. solid
leather. lace shoes. with plain toe
seamless vamps-sizes 6 to 10-regular
s1.SS shoes for sl.15 pair
The times., 1898-12-09
Table linen. 19ae.

Damask table linen, a yard and n
half wide, in the most beautiful de-
signs-for l9 3-4c a yard.
The times., 1898-12-09
White aprons, 12Ie.

A lot of pretty white aprons, extra
wide and Lonesome of them have
embroidery inserting. others are plain
will go for an hour at u l-2c each.
The times., 1898-12-09
Kersey coats, S5.9S.

A lot of ladies' stylish black kersey.
all silk iined-perfectly tailored and
perfect fitting-worth sle-will go for
an hour at S5.9S.
The times., 1898-12-09
25c flannel skirts. 49,.

Full size Domet flannel skirts, with
fancy border and embroidered on the
bottom-made full and wide-and
nicely finished-sold at sc always
for 19c for an hour.
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From 9 TO 10.
SC muslin, lsc.

The well-known Farmers" un-
bleached muslin. which sells every
where at 5c--full pieces. and not rems
nants-wlll go for Use a yard.
The times., 1898-12-09
Bows flannel waists. 29c.

A lot of boys finely-made navy blue
flannel waists, fun of wear and salts
faction-finished in the strongest man
ner-very styiish-will be offered for
an hour at % cents each.
The times., 1898-12-09
From 10 10 II.
$6.95 watch IS. 1896.

A lot of ladies' sterling silver and
gun metal Chatelaine watches. war
ranted perfect timekeepers-regula
price. S695-for an hour at s5.66.
The times., 1898-12-09
2lc silks. 15c.

The regular 25c grade of fine all silk
black china silks. rich lustrous quail
ity-and an excellent wearing black
will be sold for an hour at l5c yard.
The times., 1898-12-09
Il to I2--Cont'd.
Ladies' shoes. S1.59.

e6S pairs of ladies' fine tan Win,er
weight shoes. with silk vest.ns to :
flint oak soles, and coin toe size 8
2l-e TO Irregular $3.50 footwear-fof
sl.59 pair.
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39c silk. 25c.

21-inch all-silk black ponsee- -splen-
did black-and worthy quality-regular
Sc grade for &c a yard
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25e dress goods. 1876.

Yard-wide boucle dress goods. with
heavy camers hair stripe-in navy
and black-a regular sc grade for
10 3-4c I yard.
The times., 1898-12-09
Huck towels, Sse.

All linen huck towels. hemmed and
with fast color borders. very strong.
worthful grade, will go for S7-Sc each.
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Rows suits. 99c.

y lot Of boys doube-breasted suits,
sizes to 10 years-nicely tailored-and
perfect fitting as any boys suits made
in nobbiest patterns-full of worth
and wear--wiIl go for an hour at ssc
a suit
The times., 1898-12-09
-Kersey eapes. So. .9S

\ lot OF ladies' stylish black kersey
capes. in the most desirable lengths
spIendidly tailored-and worth s5-will
20 for an hour at se.sS.
The times., 1898-12-09
9Se umbrel' as, 49c.

A lot of ladies' and mems umbrellas,
with steel rods, paragon frame-large
assortment of natural wood handles,
which are worth Csc, will be sold for
49c
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Pillow cases. 4sc.

IS by 36 bleached pillow cases. hand
torn and hand ironed, for an hour at
7-Sc each.
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l2bc dress goods. 6bc.

Double width plaid dress goods. for
chiidren's dresses, and fancy waists
which is worth u i-2c yd.. Will be
sold for an hour at l-2c yd.
The times., 1898-12-09
Outing flannel. 4se.

Outing flannel. 90 inches wide. in
large variety of pretty stripes, dashes,
and checks-regular Sc value will go
for I-Sc a yard
The times., 1898-12-09
Electric seal eapes. SIS.

A lot of the most fashionable electric
seal capes. handsomely lined with fine
quality satin-the most desirable
length-full wide sweep-will be offer
ed for an hour at SIS.
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$40 oyereoats. So. so

Lot of mems kersey overcoats
full facinss and satin piping%hned
with good. durable leatherine-and
such values as sell at s1e-for $50 Fri
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Drapery cloth. 4zse.

Golden crepe cloth. for mantel dra-
peries. will go at 7-Sc yd for an
hour.