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with this inspection a conversation took
place in the presidents private office be-
tween himself and Blackman.
The defense at this stage began to inter-
pose numerous objections to the drift of
the prosecutions questions and the an
swers ELECTED from the witness, but Judge
Smith wanted the case to proceed. He
said that the defendant was charged with
the embezzlement of the Los Angeles
Lighting company's funds Those were
the facts that should be got at.
After some delay w. B. Cline, who had
retired to fetch some documents. resumed
the stand and the thread of his narrative.
After he had examined Blackman's month
ly report he called him into his private Of
flee and pointed out to him that the moneys
due and outstanding were almost as
large as the sales. He asked the de-
fendant for the consumers ledger. Black
man offered an excuse, but witness IN
sisted that the book be brought in, and he
had the amounts footed up by clerk IN
the office, with the result that there was
shown to exist a difference of $4,000 be-
tween the trial balance sheet and the ledger
of outstanding indebtedness
Witness asked of defendant: Here is
a shortage of $4,000; who stole that
money!" Mr.. Blackman replied: You
may charge me with about one thousand
dollars. My household expenses were
quite high and I carried large life insur-
ance."
ON cross-examination the defense in
ouired closely into the business of M. G..
Bolton who was the bookkeeper OF the
company, and in whose handwriting are all
the entries in the consumers ledger ana
other account books. Bolton died by MS
own hand on Aug oath, as may be recol-
lected by readers of The Herald. Attorney
Earl Rogers. who conducted the cross-ex-
ou,irotiop submitted the collectors books
to the inspection of the witness, and was
told that these were the original data
from which entries were made in the
iedgers Witness did not know of his
own knowledge to whom the collectors paid
in their collections at the office. but con-
sumers who came to the office to settle
their bills paid in their money to Bolton.
Witness denied that he had had con-
versation with Captain Bolton, and had
charged him with being an embezzler on
the day preceding his suicide. He adj
mitted. however. that he had a conversa-
ton with Mr.. Poindexter in the presence
of Typewriter Ashley. in which he ex-
pressed the belief that Bolton had en-
bezzled money and that his explanations
did not explain the shortages. He also
admitted that he had placed Captain Boil
ton under close surveillance. Captain
Bolton committed suicide the next day.
In reply to a question. Mr.. Cline said he
had suspected no shortages In anyone else.
In the past three or four years there had
been only one small shortage, not to ex
ceed 500. The whole shortage from jan
uary !, 1895. to July 20, 1897. was little
over $1,000. He admitted knowing that en-
p!oyes sometimes took money for salaries
and left tags in the drawers He knew of
one tag, but did not know whose it was.
He was not permitted, however, to say
whether it was used to procure the Scott
franchise.
Adjourned till 10 o'clock this morning.
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Rev SILK Waiats

New Bayadere Stripe Silk Waists, front
and back trimmed in narrow tucks
shield front, blouse effect, trimmed with
accordion pleated ruffle. ~ P0
very swell style, worth $S.75, Nh. III
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Postal and Pensions

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-California
postmasters were commissioned today as
follows: George Stickles, at Angels
Camp; William N. Anderson, at San Ra-
fael; Allen B. Lennon, at Santa Rosa;
Theodore w. Leydecker, at Alameda; Rob-
ert J. Nixon, at Yreka; Ella Buckmaster,
at Thermal.
California pensions were granted as fol-
lows: Original widows-Elvira M. Lee of
San Francisco, s.; Caroline s. Kendall of
Palo Alto, $8; Lettia M. Neal of Hascobles
So. Mexican war widow-Christian Frances
Miller of Sacramento, IS.
Paul Meyer was today appointed post
master at Fairfield Solano county, Cali
fornia, vice Matte Fotheringham, re-
moved.
Representative Hilborn today introduced
a bill to pension w. c. B. Gillian.
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Candidate for Whittier

William Dorsey, a small boy, who has a
penchant for stealing, was arrested yes.
terday on a charge of petty larceny con.
sisting of the alleged theft of number
of boxes of spices from a grocer. He was
once before convicted of petty larceny, but
this fact was overlooked when the COM
plant was issued, and the fact of prior
conviction will not be presented against
him now. An effort has been made tc
have him sent to the Whittier school, but
owing to the refusal of Assistant District
Attorney Williams to issue the necessary
complaint at the time, it was not success.
full. Another effort will be made as a re-
suit of the present case against him.
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poultry wagon. when someone halloed
"Hay." and Dobbin naturally stopped. Two
men walked up to the wagon and asked
Hess for tobacco. He said he had none,
and then they demanded quarter. When
he pleaded poverty they called him liar
the American pulling him on the seat very
roughly and the Mexican pinning his arms
They tore Hess clothes and took away
all his money-about SIS. The Mexican then
made of on horseback, as the poultry
dealer believes, and the American re-
mained behind. Tightening his trousers
strap. Hess hit this one crack on the
back OF the neck with his whip, his aim
having, however, been directed at the rob-
ber's temple. The American turned
round and made cut at Hess breast with
a penknife and succeeded In slashing his
vest. He then kicked the horse. which
started off. followed by its owner, and
that is the last Hess saw Of the thieves.
He believes he would recognize the
Mexican, whom he has seen, he thinks, at
some orchard picking oranges, or else at
Mexican Town. small paisano settlement
on South Alameda street. beyond the city
limits.
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Three Small Blazes

At 5:55 o'clock yesterday morning fire
alarm came in from box No g. The lodg-
ing house on Commercial street, opposite
Wilmington, was found to be in flames
about the chimney. Los sestimated at $50;
caused by a defective f1ue.
At $50 o'clock a telephone alarm was
turned in as a result of small fire in the
Casa de Rosas at Hoover and Adams
streets The blaze was caused by the over
turning of a coal oil stove. Loss $40.
At 1913 p. m. an alarm came in from box
No IS, caused by the overturning of glue
pot in the cyclery on South Main street,
opposite the Burbank theater. The blaze
was put out before the arrival of the en-
gines, Loss about SO.
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Gases Set for Tomorrow


DEPARTMENT oNE--Judge Smith.
Nothing set.
DEPARTMENT TWO-Judge Clark.
IN. p. 1851 Patrick Connolly; annual &C
count.
IN. P. s4D F. K. Wilson; account of sur.
viving partner.
(N p. 2is4) Begue (minors); petition to
sell real estate.
IN. p. 2S47) John A. Preiss; incompetent;
petition to sell real estate.
(154S9) Bridget Kennedy; final account
and distribution.
(SoSs) Antonio Luchetti Ia minor; cita-
ton.
(1445S) Sophia A. Keyes; annual account.
IN. p. 2252) Theo. d. Merriam; petition to
set apart estate to widow.
IN. p. 2SsO Elizabeth Crewel; letters of
administration.
IN. p. 1889 Patrick ]. Flynn; probate Of
will.
(4s30) Herman Kreim; probate of will.
IN. p. 2S56) Frank Vernon; probate of
will.
IN. P. 2444) Chas. A. Collins; letters of
administration.
IN. p. 2427) O. T. Bassett; letters of ad-
ministration.
IN. P. 170D Chas. N. Richards: final ac-
count and distribution.
IN. p. 2O6O) Michael Duffy; final account
and distribution.
IN. P. 79D John Maxstead ct al; final
account.
IN. p 4S3O) Henry Chambers; petition for
distribution.
IN. P. 101D VIM. E. Price; final account;
citation.
IN. p. 117D Jacob c. Mcguire; final ac-
count and distribution.
THREE-Judge York.
(269SD City of Los Angeles VS.. Cystal
Springs Water company.
FOUR-Judge Van Dyke.
(SO03O viarengo VS.. viarengo.
FIVE-Judge Shaw.
(24314) Scott VS.. Cannon.
(2S623) Home Investment Building and
Loan association VS.. Records ct al.
SIX-Judge Allen.
(270i9) Sanford VS.. Hovey.
(29673) Boutwell, VS.. Boutwell,.
COURT-Justice Young.
Orr ct al. VS.. Marsh; trial; $3.50 a. m.
McGrath VS.. Milsted; trial; 1:3O p. m.
Cruthers VS.. Nolan; trial; 10:30 a. m.
Ladd VS.. Foderingham; supplemental pro-
ceedings; 4. p. m.
Rogers VS.. Humphreys; demurrer; am.
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PERSONAL

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Drake are at the Pal
ace San Francisco.
F. NJ. Bradshaw of Los Angeles was a
guest at the Marlborough hotel, New York
Monday.
Postoffice Inspector M. H. Flint has gone
to San Francisco on business connected
with the postal service.
Friedrich NJ Moores of Randsburg is in
the city for the purpose of buying machin-
cry with which to develop several import
ant mining claims in which he is interested.
He first went to San Francisco but was not
suited as to prices there.
H. P. Wood, Hawaiian consul at San
Diego, returned yesterday from Washing
ton and left for home in the afternoon. He
was called east by Minister r. M. Hatch to
confer with President Dole and Hon. l.. A.
Thurston on the question of annexation.
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on charge of insanity preferred by dis
tant relative, ]. H. Thomas, and sent to the
county hospital. Yesterday he was SUBJ
mitted 10 a medical examination by a
couple of lunacy commissioners before Su-
perior Judge Clark and ordered discharged.
Thomas accused him of having made
various attacks upon himself and the men,
bers of his family, that he was noisy and
destructive and had made threats of sui
eide. The doctors diagnosed Dierhes' case
as one of jim-jam which is astonishing
considering that Pasadena people arrested
in Los Angeles for drunkenness always
claim that they have to come here to get
intoxicated. as Pasadena is a "close" town.
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ALLEGED CHINESE FoRaER
Tried in the District Court-The Jury
Instructed Today

Deer Wee Tung, the Chinaman indicted
by the last grand jury, and charged with
having forged money order for 500 which
was sent from Oregon to the Chinese firm
of Wing Chew Fung of this city, was on
trial in the district court yesterday. The
testimony showed that the prisoner went
to the postoffice with friend who identi-
fled him not as the man whose name was
signed to the order, but as himself. Tong
was paid the money, but paid it at once to
another Chinaman, who was standing by
him at the time, and to whom he said the
money belonged. The testimony was all
put in and the arguments made. The jury
will be instructed this morning,
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NO MORE sUB-sTATIoNs
Two Discontinued and Four Changed
to Regular Postofice Stations

Instructions were received at the post
Office yesterday from Perry S. Heath, as
sistant postmaster general, to discontinue
sub-stations Nos. and 8, to take effect on
February 2Sth. Sub-station / is at the
corner of Seventh and Decatur streets
No. 3 is at 1927 West Washington. The
same letter ordered change in the desig-
nations of sub-stations 2, 4, 6 and Z. to G
H, ] and X, respectively. This change, tc
be made March 1st. will eliminate all the
sub-stations in the city Station G is on
Central avenue. near Twenty-eighth
street; station H on Hoover. near Twenty
fifth; station ] on Pico, between F and
streets, and station K on Central avenue
and Vernon. At all these stations and the
others already established mail will be de-
livered, money orders received and paid
and stamps and paper sold.
The herald., 1898-02-24


HISCOCK-In this city, Feb. 2l, 1898, A. G.
Hiscock, aged AZ years, 10 months.
Funeral Thursday, Feb. "a. at 2:30 o'clock
o. m., at his late residence, S29 South
Flower street. Chicago papers please copy.
RORICK-At his residence, No. S62 West
Washington street, February %, 1898. at
6:15 p. m, Abram Rorick.
Funeral notice will be given later. Mil
waukee papers please copy.
BEGUE-In this city. February %. 1893
Jean Begue, IA years of age, son OF
Louisa Begue, a native of Los Angeles.
Funeral Thursday morning at 1890 a. m.
from the family residence, 532 Ducommon
street Friends invited
The herald., 1898-02-24
TWO MORE HoLDS-UP
Long and Short Man Continue to Livs
by Others Earnings

Two cases of highway robbery were re-
ported to the police yesterday. but in
neither of them was much clue furnished
to the identity of the robbers. William
Mills reported that while going to his home
five miles from the city. he had been held
up by two men and relieved of So and his
watch He was walking along the Will
mington road and when about three miles
from the city was accosted by two men
who committed the robbery after asking
him what time it was.
w. G. Heff of 1545 Winfield street was
compelled to give up $3.50 by two men The
robbery was accomplished with the usual
display of arms and Heff, being unarmed,
was forced to submit. He gave the usual
tall and short man description of the rob-
bers.
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Y. M. @. A. Notes

The Y. M. c. A. Debating Lyceum held an
open meeting last evening in honor OF
washington's birthday at which the fol-
lowing program was rendered: Remarks
by the president: oration on Washington
VIM. sGubser; essay. Christian Citizenship.
L. A. Swan; GRAFTON, American Patriots,
Carl Christianson; recitation. Washington
G. Edwin Alderson defamation. George
E. Oden. A resolution was unanimously
carried. viz: That the action Of the admin
istration IN connection with the Maine dr.
,ester n fully epdorsed ~ tl,s men bern q
The herald., 1898-02-24
Bailey Pleaded Guilty

Henry Bailey, the young orange picker
who outraged Mamie Wood 9-year-old
girl at Rivera two weeks ago, yesterday
pleaded guilty in the superior court to the
crime of rape. Attorney Hughes suggested
that in view of Baileys age-17-a sentence
to the lone reformatory would meet the
ends OF justice, but Judge Smith impati-
emily denied the unreasonable request. He
will send the rapist to the penitentiary on
Saturday.
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DEPARTMENT FoUR--Judge van Dyke.
(900S9) Sepulveda vs.. Sepulveda-
(18,76D Hansen VS.. Hansen.
DEPARTMENT FIvE-Judge Shaw.
(N,As) National Bank Of Pomona W.
Graham.
Bacon VS.. Los Angeles National bank.
DEPARTMENT SIx-Judge Allen.
(29639) Youmans VS.. Youmans.
(2S,795) Slocum VS.. McGinnis: trial.
TOWNSHIP COURT-Justice Young.
Fiscus VS.. Gridley; trial; $3.50 m.
People VS.. Hunter; misdemeanor; p. m.
Pavkovich VS.. Marsh; argument; a. m.
Toy VS.. Jean; demurrer; 1850 a. m.
The herald., 1898-02-24
A Bill Jones Story

An eminent Australian architect, a few
months after completing house. learned.
in rather remarkable manner, that white
ants had taken their abode therein. About
four months after moving in he took up a
chair, intending to carry 1t to another
room. 1t fell to pieces in his hands. The
ants had riddled every part of it, leaving
nothing but the varnish.
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estate of Elizabeth B. Mercer, who left a
$1,000 interest in the estate of a deceased
sister.
third one asking for letters of admins
tration to the estate of Emma L. Schafer,
deceased, whose estate is valued at 5000,
was also filed.
The herald., 1898-02-24
Trinkel Goes to Folsom

Charles Trinkel, convicted last week OF
stealing a heifer near Florence some time
since, was yesterday sentenced by Superior
Judge Smith to imprisonment in the Fol-
som penitentiary for two years. Andrew
Frankini, the other young man who aided
in getting away with the COW and the pro-
ceeds of its sale, will be sentenced as soon
as he RECEIVERS from spell Of sickness.
The herald., 1898-02-24
Sold Impure Milk

tice Morrison yesterday on charges of SELL
ing lacteal fluid which did not come up to
the standard required by the city ordinance
Their arrest had been caused by officers Of
the health department. Both were found
guilty and each was fined S.. They were
John Hawkins and E. l.. Brands.
The herald., 1898-02-24
TOO MUCH PERSUASION
A Jury Declares Poker Not Legal
"Inducer"

Frank Jones, colored, was found guilty
of a charge of battery by jury in Justice
Morrison's court yesterday and will be
sentenced Saturday. Jones keeps small
restaurant on South Los Angeles street.
Leo Price, also colored, entered the place
several days ago and raised disturbance.
Jones persuaded" him to leave, using a
poker vigorously as "persuader." The
jury thought more force had been used
than was necessary, especially as Price
was severely injured, and accordingly re-
turned a verdict of guilty.
The herald., 1898-02-24
HELD UP BY ROBBERS
A Poultry Dealers Unpleasant Adven-
ture on the Compton Road

]. Hess, poultry dealer of 1545 Winfield
street, reported at the sherIs"s office yes
terday that he had been helG up on the
Compton road, little below Ference on
Sunday night, by two footpads one of
whom was a Mexican and the other an
American, and relieved of $1S.
Hess was jogging toward Los Angeles
at about p. M, with his old horse and
The herald., 1898-02-24
Opiun Joint Raided

Quong Wo's opium joint on Benjamin
street was raided yesterday afternoon by
the police, and Charles Lewis, alias Will
Jams, Charles Smith and Fannie Fulton
were arrested there on a charge of fire.
quenting such place. The Chinaman was
also arrested for keeping joint. All were
locked up.
The herald., 1898-02-24
Children's Wear

We have just received q line of Chill
dren's Spring Refers. in plain cardinal
and fancy mixed weaves, made Empire
styles and blouse effect and handsome
ly braided, sizes to s years. nr ~
Prices range from 500 HI.s1A
uVWn W.
Children's Gingham Dresses In assorted
patterns, neatly made, sizes ~.
TO years, good 50c dresses, c10C
dts:,s.s.............. ............: ..l-
Children's Gingham Dresses In fancy
checks, made Bolero Jacket effect, with
full blouse front, sizes to Enr
5 years, 75c quality, HUC
The herald., 1898-02-24
FUNERAL NOTICE

| RADSHAW-February %, Elder Charles
| Bradshaw, age 76 years
| Funeral from his late residence, 426 East
Adams street, this (Thursday) afternoon
at 2 o'clock. Interment at Rosedale
Friends invited. Services conducted by
David Walk.
The herald., 1898-02-24
COURT CALENDAR

Cases to Be Called in the Departments
Today
DEPARTMENT ONE-Judge Smith.
(2454) B. Solomon; felony: sentence.
John Mitchell; felony; arraignment.
DEPARTMENT TWO-Judge Clark.
(2l, l,3SS) Wiley VS.. Mccarthy.
N. P. (2299) VIM. c. Moore; letters Of
guardianship.
N. p. (1418) John Wilson, annual and sup
Elemental account
DEPARTMENT THREE-Judge York.
(269e4 City OF Los Angeles vs.. Crystal
0prinxS Water company. II 4
The herald., 1898-02-24
JoTTINGs
Our Home Brew

Mater & Zobelein's lager, fresh from their
brewery. on draught in all the principal
saloons; delivered promptly in bottles or
kegs. Office and brewery. 40 Also street;
telephone 81.
The herald., 1898-02-24
Arrested for Embezzlement

Wingate Lindsey was arrested yesterday
by Officer Appel on a warrant charging
him with embezzlement- Hei said to have
purloined number OF articles belonging to
and then disposed Of them There Is q
five-day noater over him and this viii Be
The herald., 1898-02-24
Probate Matters

A petition for letters of administration
to the estate of Ellen E. Kennedy, who left
real and personal property of the value of
$1,000, was filed yesterday in Department
Two of the superior court.
A petition also was filed for letters to the
The herald., 1898-02-24
New Jackets

Handsome ClothJackets in new blue.
green and tan, made short length, fly
front, back seams strapped, coat collar,
taffeta silk lined. The quantity is linz
tied. and this line cannot no ne
be be duplicated under sll5o; XO.y0
Special price.
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Hawley, King 6 Co., cor. Fifth st. and
Broadway. agents genuine Columbus Bug
gy company buggies and Victor bicycles
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Hosiery Specials

Ladies' Fast Black Real Maco Hosiery.
either plain or ribbed. double 0e
heels and toes. sod tn crsude, kSC
Boys and Girls Extra Heavy Ribbed
Hose. with spliced knees and re
feet, excellent 26c grade. today IOC
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Largest variety Concord business wagon
and top delivery wagons. Hawley. KIM
& Co.
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Special China

112 piece Decorated China DIM
In four colors, new shape, dS
very light weight, regular sNI
$1,000 values, at...............~
12 piece Decorated China Toil
with jar to match, large n
bowl and pitcher, regular n,
$3.50 sets, at ....................Y
BiSssll's Grand Rapid Carpet 9
In two colors of wood, q
special M
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BORN

Agents Victor. Heating, World and March
bicycles. Hawley. King & Co.
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5F41141F<SkSSF>ekSSf ~hk~1f<>k~H> ~ -
35 Musicians to Entertain You

Band will
add much the Of hon These nuscal growing 10
heard BY this military crack musical Director
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DEATHS

SCHERUBEL-On February 6, 1898. t.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Scherubel son.
The herald., 1898-02-24

Everything on wheels. Hawley, King 6
Co.. corner Fifth street and Broadway.
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All prices OF wall paper greatly reduced.
A. A. Eckstrom. 3A South Spring street
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DIERKEs' MADNESS
It Was Nothing but High Pressure
Case of Jimjams

L. A Dierkes, 81 years old, phrenologict
by occupation and a resident of Pasadena
from choice, was arrested several days ago
The herald., 1898-02-24
New Canes

Elegant Brocaded Satin Capes, made
full circular cut. lace ruche, cape trim
med with jet and double fiounce of
Escurial lace, silk serge d p ne
lined; really worth $3.50; S0.yS
Snacial at VVe(O
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Beddina

California white Wool blankets; regu. [,.
lar size, good weight, with pretty col
ored borders, silk binding. q S0
and should sell for $500 D 4sOU
pair: today at......!...........
Bed Comfort. filed with purity snee'
wadding, silkoline covered. hand-ueo
robed both sides, pretty C1Os
$3.50; today at ..........'...'.s
Ladies' Shoes
Feet with low insteps, narrow tnii
heels and broad across the ball anc
toes can be comfortably q = E0
fitted In our Velvet Kid But A0.Ou
ton and Lace Shoes at...:....v
Feet with high arched insteps. littlt
round heels, thin fiat balls and toei
with joints inclined to protrude, can o.
stylishly and comfortably QS m
dressed In our new Custom 0OsVV
Last Shoes. at..................
Sensitive feet with corns and bunionf
and second toe as long as the great 70.
require special last. Our new Hair
English IL last IT.. Is y the ss i right ca 0C
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Notion Sale

New SILK Skirts
New silk Skirts of Brocaded Taffeta,
spring cut, late designs. well finished,
double lined and velveteen 0E m
bound; ss sn d;,.Fgta. looks sa equal to- an 9C.UU
Special Gloves
There's an excellent bargain for glove
buyers today--Ladies' regular IN
$1.00 Dogskin Gauntlet Gloves, 0VC
in brown and red, at..............V>
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Lodlos1 Shoes
Black Dress 0oosIs

20 pieces OF Black All-Wool Henrietta
with silk finish, 40 inches wide 0n
and the regular Soc quality, O1S
20 pieces of new Brocaded Sicilian, n
handsome scroll patterns. Bayader
Stripes and Braid effects, "A Snx
inches Wide. well worth 65c. OU(
at...................... "a 81
Black Brocaded Moire Velour, In n
new handsome effects, 22 inches wid'
and a quality as good as you Q1 0f
would expect at $1.25 yard, OIsVv
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-10-23
College Notes

The students will soon publish a Col
lege paper in the interests of education.
A meeting was held in the Commercial
room last Friday afternoon. when it was
decided to make canvass of this city in
order to obtain ads and subscription. 1t
Is hoped that our townlnen, who are in
terested i'll the College and its students
will give their hearty support.
Miss Katie had a little dorg
His coat was darkest brown;
Whenever Miss Katie left the house
He followed her down town.
lie came with her to school one day
And found the Professors Rule,
A students life led him astray
so he comes no more to school.
The above was such an effort that the
reporter is unable to give more extensive
notes this week.