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Evening star., 1898-11-04
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.
for Mandamus School
Board Meeting-OtherI Items.

Evening Star Bureau,
No. 727 King st.
Bell Telephone No. 1867
ALEXANDRIA, Va, November 1, 1898.
Recently Corporation Attorney Gardner
L. Boothe served notice on the representa-
tives of the Washington, Alexandria and
Mt. Vernon railroad in this city that on
the Goth of October he would apply to Judge
Nicol of the circuit court for a writ of
mandamus to compel the company to put
down rail on King street between
Royal and Fairfax streets, in accordance
with city ordinance Mr. Jas. r. Cation is
thea attorney for the company in this city.
Later the attorneys held a conference and
agreed to defer proceedings until November
. tomorrow. and the case will then be ar
Sued before Judge Nicol at Manassas. 1t
was stated some time ago that the matter
was being held open on account of desire
on the part of the corporation to arrive at
an agreement without resort to litigation.
The result of the legal proceedings will be
anxiously watched, as this is a matter of
long standing and also on of general in
tereSt.
School Board Meeting.
The city school board met last night in
monthly session, with a full attendance,
and reelected Col. Francis L. Smith chair
man and Hubert Snowden, clerk Mr.. Carne
introduced resolution, which was passed,
directing that the county and city school
boards of the state be requested to unite
with the beard of Alexandria in an effort
to secure uniform book list to be adopted
four years hence, or when the present sys-
TEN expires.
A representative of a music house was
present in consequence of the recent talk
OF introducing music into the public
schools. After some discussion the matter
was referred to committee, which was
directed to confer with the teachers and
then report to the advisability of it's
adoption
Considerable routine business was tran
sacted, after which the meeting adjourned.
General and Personal.
The twenty-third annual athletic day at
the Episcopal High School will be observed
tomorrow on the grounds at that school,
near this city. The managers will be Her
bert d. Waters of Maryland, Edward V.
Walz of Virginia and Frederick w. John
son of Nebraska. The music will be rem
dered by Pitts orchestra of this city.
Miss Sophie Ewing Easter of Baltimore
gave a talk on the orient this afternoon
before the Cameron Club at the residence
of Mrs Anthony E. Smoot. Miss Easter
has recently returned from a tour of the
world, and ner experiences in the orient
are described as especially interesting. The
club was greatly entertained by her charm
Ing lecture.
Lieut.. Smith of the police department
went to Washington yesterday and recov-
cred a gold watch which had been reported
stolen from the residence of Mrs. ElSon on
Prince street. The watch had been re-
paired by a jeweler in this city who took
its number When its loss was reported,
it is said, the pawnshop books in WASH
ington were examined, resulting in locat-
ing the watch and its subsequent recovery.
There We're no cases before Mayor Simp-
son in the police court this morning.
Evening star., 1898-11-04
SOLDIER LIFE IN MANILA.
Washington Boy Member of the
Generals Guard.

J. W. Carr. who is one of Uncle Sans
boys il blue, on duty in the Philippines,
has written his parents in this city as fol-
lows. under date nf August 10:
Il am now sitting at a fine rosewood
table in one of the numerous outbuildings
a the palace of the late Captain General
August of the Philippine Islands, now &C.
cupied by Maj. Gen. Merritt of the United
States army There is only one battalion
stationed in the palace grounds, and We
are tor the present the guard of the gen
eral. The palace IS beautifully loca ted on
the banks of the Pasig river which flows
from the mountains, plainly visible from
the piazza surrounding our garrison. II is
wonderful change from the camp outside
of Manila in those shelter tents. pitched
among the rice heldS. to these clean, dry
buildings. with a good roof over our heads
and u nice hard wood IiOOr on which to
sleep. in preference TO the damp. fever
stricken ground of Camp Dewey but
am telling you about our quarters here in
Manila without telling you how We got
here.
Il suppose you know by the newspapers
that the big battle apd bombardment OF
Manila is over and that the city is ours.
Last Saturday the 18th. we hustled out OF
our tents a the usual time, 4:45 am. but.
contrary to our usual daily routine We
were ordered To- equip ourselves for a two
days march. Then We knew that the big
day for which we had all been anxiously
awaiting had arrived. With a hundred and
fifty rounds of ammunition in our haver-
sacks and fifty rounds in our belts. and
two days ratiOns and extra clothing In our
knapsaCks. We started for the scene OF
battle al 3 a m. Our line of march to the
front lay through rice fields, where we
sunk to our knees in mud a. every step.
II was raining. usual. and when we had
piCwed through that mud In the drenching
rain about ore mile 20 our intreuchmants
We were completely exhausted. Just as We
3rriV ed there bewey's fleet opened fire On
the Spanish intrenchment. We were cr-
Gered forward, and just as we were about
half way from the trenches to the city the
white flag was raised from one of the
forts. denotng complete surrender 10 the
United States army.
In the battle of July 81 and August !
We suffered a loss which can never be re-
placed-that of our captain. who died Au-
gust 4 from a wound in the head. Capt
Richter. who has served several years III
the Austrian army. in addition to a long
service in the United States army. was
without doubt, the ablest officer in the reg
inIent-
ITO do shopping successfully here one
needs the services of at least three inter
prefers. You might enter one store where
the proprietor ard clerks are Spanish and
81 eak not word of English: next door you
Will find a German layout; still further on
you will find a store kept by French
man
Gen. Merritt issued proclamation Au-
gust 10. cungratulatfng the troops on their
success in the capture by assault of the
defenses Of Manila"
Evening star., 1898-11-04

A scientific writer says that night is the
time which nature utilizes for the growth
of plants and animals. Children, too, grow
more rapidly during the night. In the day
time the system is kept busy disposing of
the waste consequent on activity, but while
asleep the system is free to extend its op-
erations beyond the mere replacing OF
worn-out particles, hence the rapid growth
This is why invalids need 30 much resi-
and sleep.
Evening star., 1898-11-04

large crowd was present from the village
and number of vehicles brought 4 large
crowd from out in the county.
After supper had been served the tables
were placed aside and the orchestra, under
the direction of Prof. Kretscnmad. furnish
ed music for dancing Miss Dorothy Heigh-
berger of Washington contributed to the
evenings entertainment by fancy dancing.
The ladies in charge of the supper We're
Mrs. Walter Cook, Mrs. e. A. Fowler, Mis-.
Evening star., 1898-11-04
TO GO HOME TO VOTE.
Navy Department Employees Will Lose
the Time Taken.

Secretary Long has sent the following
circular letter TO the chiefs of bureaus of
the Navy Department and to the COM
mandants of all navy yards and naval sta
tions:
You will grant leave of absence to any
employe coming under your Jurisdiction who
desires to proceed to his home to exercise
the right of franchise at the coming election
Under the law per diem employees at navy
yards and naval stations cannot be granted
leave with pay. Such employees as arc spe-
officially appropriated for in the depart
II ent or at navy yards and naval stations
who have not exhausted the leave allowed
by law or regulation may be granted leave
with pay Those who have exhausted their
annual leave can only be granted add!-
tional leave without pay
II you want work read the want columns
Evening star., 1898-11-04

Lottie E Deming has been granted a
divorce from Joseph W. Deming, by a de-
cree signed by Judge Hagner in Equity
Court No. =. In her petition, filed February
Z, 1894, Mrs. Denling charged that her hus-
band deserted her September 4, 1890, their
marriage having occurred August 20, 1880.
Evening star., 1898-11-04
Eastern Star Entertainment.
,cial Correspondence of The Evening Star.

HYATTSVILLE, Nd. November 4, 1898.
An oyster supper was given last evening
at the Masonic Hall under the auspices of
Ruth Chapter No. Z, Order Of the Eastern
Star, for the benefit of that chapter. Sew
eral long tables, tastefully decorated with
flowers and laden with edibles were placed
in convenient parts Of the lsrgs hall. A
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Ladies' NeckWear.
Leather Goods,

The novelty in Belts is the Beaded Elias
nc tne beits. IN 5et steel, White and Mourn
Finch Olive Leather Dress Suit Case
with reinforced corners: stitch
ed all around-Special price for G n m&
~ OF tnem. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ~ ~
Evening star., 1898-11-04
Granted a Divorce

III: b. Major, Mrs. John Baker, Mrs. and
MISS kearney, Mrs. Alex. Guide, Mrs. Per
kins and Mrs. w. p Magruder
Evening star., 1898-11-04

Thousands of situations have been OBJ
tanned through the want columns Of Tho
Star.
Evening star., 1898-11-04

Ii you want work read the want columns
Of The Star.
Daily camera., 1898-09-02
NO MORE EXCESS FARES.

The Gulf Puts on Another Chicago Tram.
On Sunday, August 18th. the Cult
road in connection with the Union Pacific
and Chicago & Northwestern railways
inaugurated the most splendid train ser.
vice ever established between Colorado,
Omaha and Chicago.
The Chicago Special" which is the
finest train in the west, made up of the
latest and most elegant Pullman sleep
ers, handsome chair cars, dining car
(meals a la carte) and library buffet car
equipped throughout with the new wide
ends, will leave The Denver Union sta.
tlon daily at 40 p. m, reaching Omaha
next morning at o:4o and Chicago at Sig
p. m One of the sleepers on this train
will be operated through to and from
Colorado Springs via the Gulf road.
The second train will leave Denver at
10 o'clock p. m, daily, arriving Omaha
ass next afternoon and Chicago 7'45
second morning. This train will also be
made up of modern equipment, with
through sleeping cars to Omaha and
Chicago.
This improved service makes the Gulf
U. P,-Northwestern line unquestonably
the best route and you will do well to see
that your tickets read that way.
Daily camera., 1898-09-02
COLLECTORS WANTED LADIES

COLLECTORS WANTED = LADIES
~ or gentlemen, for our complete sets
of Juvenile Books for the holidays.
Each set has four books graded for little
ones to grown up folks. Each book
charming, delightful, captivating. Prices
range from soc to $3.50. Large books,
each overflowing with happy ilustra-
tions. Tremendous sellers. Nothing
like them. -Four months golden harvest
for energetic workers Credit given.
Freight paid. Biggest commissions.
Outfit with samples OF all four books free.
Send twelve 2-cent stamps for paying
part only of the postage alone. Drop all
trash and clear $500 a month with our
exclusive Juveniles. THE NATIONAL
BOOK CONCERN, JUVENILE OPT,
CHICAGO. IS got
Daily camera., 1898-09-02
$1,000 IN PRIZES
To Be Distributed Broadcast.

Use the letters contained in the text:
Remember the Maine" and form as
many words as you can, using letters
either backward or forward, but dom t
use any letter in same word more times
than it appears in Remember the
Maize" For example the words: Men.
amber, he, man, ETC., etc. The person
forming the greatest number Of words,
using the letters in the text. will receive
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS in gold.
For the next largest list will be given
seventy five dollars in gold, for the next
largest fifty dollars in gold. For the
next largest twenty-five dollars in gold,
and for each of the next ten largest lists
will be given ten dollars in gold. If you
are good at word making you may Sc
cure valuable prize. Start your list
and send today thirteen two-cent stamps.
or Is cents in silver wrapped carefully
in paper), for three months trial SUBJ
script;on to Upton's illustrated Weekly.
Ch,cago's great l6 page illustrated home
weekly publication. giving full particu.
lars and rules governing contest.
II you make good list of words and
answer promptly you will stand and
equal opportunity to secure valuable
prize, | assure you that your trial SUBJ
scription to my weekly will be most graf
living. Address. UPTON'S ILLUS
TRArED WEEKLY, ga Dearborn ST.,
Chicago, Ill.
Daily camera., 1898-09-02
THEpDAILY cAnERA
Here 1. a sensible Man.

Some time ago number of con-
stables were assembled at New Scot
lanu Yard for the purpose of being ex-
amined in matters relating to police
duty previous to being appointed as
sergeants. The following question
was asked candidate by member of
the examining board; "You are on
duty in the vicinity of menagerie.
and you are informed that lion has
broken loose and is roaming about the
streets. What steps would you take ?"
Jolly long steps, sir!" replied the
constable, to the amusement of the
other members of the board.-Tit- Bits.
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Testing His Exesisht.

"Just sit down in that chair" SAID
the oculist to the patient, whose repu'
tation for financial procrastinatio tor
and reputation was well known to
him, 81 will test your eyes" Then he
held printed schedule of his price;
with ''No trust" line at the bottom
in front of his eyes and asked: Car
you read tbat?"
Il am afraid" replied the patient
reaching for his hat, that my case is
beyond the reach Of human skill
Chicago Post.
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WANTED AGENTS FOR "GLAD.

WANTED AGENTS FOR "GLAD.
w STONE, HIS Life and Public Ser.
vices" by Thos. w. Hanford. A won
derful story of glorious career. Over
500 large radiant pages. 100 superb,
rare engravings. Richest, biggest. best
and only endorsed Gladstone book
published. Only $t.so. Commission 50
per cent. Credit given. Freight paid.
Outfit free. Drop all trash and clear
5000 month with the only true and good
Gladstone book" Address THE DON.
1N1oN COMPANY. Dept s. 3s7.356 Dear.
born street, Chicago.
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G. A. r. Epcampme ent.

For the annual encampment of the G.
A. R, to be held at Cincinnati, O.,
September 5 10, the Union Pacific will
make the greatly reduced rate from
Boulder Of s3I.6o for the round trip. Be
sure your ticket reads via the Union
Pacific. For time tables and full infor.
nation call on T. E. GILLER, Agent.
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Where to Kick.

The umbrella you are carrying is
poking me in the ribs, sir!" shouted
the man behind. fiercely.
"WelI, don't get mad at me about
it, replied the man in front, calmly.
~ don't own the umbrella Go and
kick to the man borrowed it from"
N. Y. Evening Journal.
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A True Snort.

Miss Johnson heah you'se washin'
dishes at de hotel and maxim four dol
labs week, reg'lar; deedy me! You Sc
maxim 'nough to get married on!
Mr.. Jackson (aTily)-Oh, yes! But
prefers to remain single and lead a
sporting life!-Puck.
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When you are out of sorts. feel tired
languid and dull, you need Hoods Sar-
saparlla. 1t will brace you up and give
you strength and energy, vigor and vi
tality.
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Vain.

IT'D like to be as vain as that man
Timmins."
"Timmins is little vain. 1 do be-
lievc. that he believes that if he jumped
into the sea there would be hole
where he went in."-Indianapoli
Journal
Daily camera., 1898-09-02

A stubborn cough or tickling in the
throat Yields to One Minute Cough Cure
Harmless in effect, touches the right
spot, reliable and just what is wanted.
1t acts at once. Chas. c. Giesick, Parlor
Drug Store.
Daily camera., 1898-09-02
Did you ever see one?"
In the Country.

Mother-Look! look! Pussie, there's
one of those maple trees you've always
wanted to see SO much.
great care and no small surprise)-
Well, mamma, l don I wonder they have
to boil that old thing long time to
make maple sugar out of it!-Brook-
lyn Life.
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HN Great Revenge.

She had just been stating her rea-
sons for refusing his hand. 81 hope"
she said, that have made myself per-
fectly plain"
mo, L cannot say that you have" he
replied. al think nature had some
thing to do with it"
He exits.-Philadelph Bulletin.
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One Minute Cough Cure surprises peo-
pie by its quick cures and children NAV
take it in large quantities without the
least danger. 1t has won for itself the
best reputation of any preparation used
today for colds. Group, tickling in the
throat or obstinate coughs. Chas. c.
Giesick, Pailor Drug Store.
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Rather Slow,

"The man who wins" she said, "is the
man who is always ready to embrace an
opportunity"
Well" he whispered, after he had
slipped an arm around her, show do 1
strike you as a winner?"
-"Only fair" she answered. This
might have happened a month ago.
Chicago Daily News.
Daily camera., 1898-09-02
Democratic Congressional Convention.

Democratic Congressional Convention.
Headquarters Democratic Congressional
Committee, First District of Colorado
Denver, Colo.. Aug. 8, 1893.
The congressional convention of the
Democratic party of said district. is
hereby called to meet at Boulder, Colo
RADIO, on Saturday. September 10, 1898. at
10 a. m, for the purpose of nominating
one candidate to represent the First
Congressional District of Colorado in the
Fifty-sixtb congress, and for such other
business as may properly come before
the convention.
The several counties will be entitled
to representation as follows:
Arapahoe ............65 Boulder. rs
Jefferson ..............9 Lake. ke.................H
Larimer. Logan ................4
Morgan ...............4 Park k..................6 g
Phillips ...............3 Sedgwick .............2
Washington. ...........2 Weld.................9
CHAS. A. SMITH, Chairman.
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Do You Want q Home.

A handsome substantial brick home
and spacious lawn on Pine street, known
as the old G.. B. Holstein home place.
for sale cheap. For next ten days in.
quire of G. B. Holstein, Boulder.
Daily camera., 1898-09-02
At the Old Stand.

The reliable and expert jeweler and
watch and jewelry repairer, c. P. Pettin.
gill, will always be found at the old stand
ready and anxious to serve his old time
friends and customers.
Daily camera., 1898-09-02
About the Size of 1t.

Willie-Say, pa, the paper says the
wedding was very quiet affair; what
does it mean by that?
Pa-lt must refer to the marriage of
deaf and dumb couple, my son.-Chi-
cago Daily News.
Daily camera., 1898-09-02
Colorado Day.

Account Colorado Day at Omaha Ex-
position Sept. OH, the Gulf will sell round
trio tickets to Omaha for SI2.oo from
Boulder. Tickets to be sold Sept. 9TH,
limited for return to Sept. 18th.
T. E. GILLER, Agent.
Daily camera., 1898-09-02
Not Very New.
rs she a new woman?"

us she a new woman?"
Hardly, I should say. In fact, I
should judge from the number of cos
metics and things of that description
saw her buy that she is an old wom-
an made over."-Chicago Post.
Daily camera., 1898-09-02
Fair Exchange.

Haverly-Our brave soldiers are CIV
ing US fresh stars for our flag.
Austen-That's all right. They will
get stripes in return.-N. Y. Evening
Journal.
Daily camera., 1898-09-02

For SALE-Note. signed by S. B. and
E. w. Austin, for S68 90 and interest, due
since Nov. 10th, 'oo. Studebaker Bros,
Mfg. Co., Denver.
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StuILoyal.

Louis Ville-The doctor has forbid
den old Col. Bluegrass to drink whisky.
Lexing Ton-lndeed? What does he
drink?
. Louis Ville-Distilled water.-Puck.
Daily camera., 1898-09-02
A Serious Problem.

what do you consider the hardest
problem of mans existence?"
Getting his own consent to crawl
out OF bed in the morning. .'-Tit-Bits.
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The Consolation Purse.

Men loaf till life is nearly done
And then they brag and blow
About the prize they'd have won
Could they have had a show.
Il. A. w. Bulletin.
Daily camera., 1898-09-02

You invite disappointment when you
experiment. DeWitt's Little Early Ris-
ers are pleasant, easy, thorough little
pills. They cure constipation and sick
headache just as sure as you take them.
Chas c. Giesick, Pailor Drug Store.
Daily camera., 1898-09-02
She Had n Good Time

During a melodramatic performance
lady began to sob violently.
Anxious Husband-Come, my dear,
this is too much for your feelings.
Lady-What does it matter to you
so long as am enjoying myself?-Tit-
Bits.
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A Common Game.

Mrs. Newcomb (anxiously)-I won
der where Edith is?
Tommy-Playing coquette on the
lawn with Charlie.-Judge.
Daily camera., 1898-09-02
Swift.

Friend-Why did you break your en-
gagement with that beautiful young
lady?
Old Gotrox (aetat SO)-She was a
trife too rapid for me. Why, she was
having her trousseau made in black!
IN. Y. Evening journal.
Daily camera., 1898-09-02
Anxious to Know.

First Boarder "a doctor)-Yes; this
bed of mine is rather hard, but it's un-
healthy to sleep on feathers.
Second Boarder-Then how do you
account for the long life of that chick
en- the landlady served for dinner
Puck,
Daily camera., 1898-09-02
Prudent Girl.

She would not shed single tear
II should march away to die:
She would not weep because she'd fear
She could not keep her powder dry.
Chicago Record
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A Regular Bombardment.

Jack-That little widow kissed me
for half an hour after 1 proprosed to
her.
The Major (who has been fighting in
Cuba)-Well, now, that is what would
call hot engagement.-Town Topics.
Daily camera., 1898-09-02

More than twenty million free samples
of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve have
been distributed by the manufacturers.
Wha, better proof of their confidence in
its merits do you want? 1t cures piles,
burns, scalds, sores, in the shortest space
of time. Chas. c. Giesick, Parlor Drug
Store
Daily camera., 1898-09-02

DR.. Lynn, at drug store, Cheney Blk
ID I'm
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Benz hear De Sponge isn't workil
A Ouecr Kind.

''To prove the pudding, eat it up"
Seems not the proper view;
For though the Spaniards eat their worde
1t far from proves them true.
Judge,
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Waxhington,s EYES.

Small Boy-Mamma, was Gen. Wash.
ington blind?
Mamma-Of course not. Where did
you get that idea?
Small Boy-Nurse took me to til Old
Ladies' home to-day. and showed me a
woman that he kissed.-N. Y. Weekly
Daily camera., 1898-09-02

Mrs. Jona-No, l remembered you
was goin' fshin'; when l set my mind
on fish l don't like to be disappointed in
not gettin' any. There.-Judge.
Daily camera., 1898-09-02
A Gentle Hint.

She-I wish all men were like Ad-
miral Dewey!
Hem what way?
She-He believes in short engage
ments!-Puck.
Daily camera., 1898-09-02

The Old Man-Hang it if it AIM sur
prising, the way that Marie has got
stuck on diving, this summer!-N. Y.
Journal.
Daily camera., 1898-09-02
A Trustworthy Impression.

Charley" said young Mrs. Torkins,
''you have heard of castles in Spain"
"Yes"
'Did you ever see one?"
"No. Why do you ask?"
81 was just wondering whether they
aren't built of those gold bricks you
read about so much. .''-Washington
Star.
Daily camera., 1898-09-02
Might Have Done Better

"rm self-made man."
"Why didn't you borrow somebody's
pattern ?"-Chicago Record.
Daily camera., 1898-09-02
An Unreliable Angler.

Mr.. Jona-Say, Meriar, what in thun-
der are you buyin' shad to-day fer? Did
you forget that wuz goin fshin to-
Daily camera., 1898-09-02

"The Dewey" lodging house, 2o36 18th
street, Meeker & Coulehan proprietors.
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PrOveFb with an Addition.
Watts-One-half the world does not
know how the other half lives.
Potts-Nor why.-Indianapolis Jour
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III. Grandfather'. joy

He-What is it about Whirly that
throws all the other fellows in the
shade?
She-I guess it must be his family
tree.-Detroit Free Press.
Daily camera., 1898-09-02

Hoods Pills are the best family Ca.
thartic and liver toni:., Gentle, reliable,
sure.
Daily camera., 1898-09-02
Mutual AnnIories.

"There is no doubt that Uncle Sam
and John Bull are growing very chum-
Daily camera., 1898-09-02
Depends on Environment.

"Sputter always says lot OF things
worth listening to-"
''Yes, when he can get with people
who haven't heard them."-Chicago
Record.