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FANNY DAvENPoRT's FORTUNE.
Her Estate Said to Have Dwindted
i'm Recent Years.


New York, Oct. 25.-When Miss Fanny
Davenport made her will in 1892 she con-
sidered herself to be very rich woman
one of the wealthiest American actresses
of the day. In deciding the bulk of her
fortune to her husband, Mr.. Melbourne
MacDowell, she considered that she left
him at least $780, 900, and, if all went well
with her investments, that he might re-
ceive even much more. That was in 1892.
When Miss Davenport. died recently
wealth was greater than generally esti-
mated; that Fanny Davenport was a
business woman as we'll as an actress, at
tended TO her own affairs and kept her
own counsel, let no one know all that she
had accumulated in a long and prosperous
career; that the minimum of her fortune
was $3.50, coo, its maximum $500, 900, and that
in leaving $4,000 to her relatives she had
and that Mr. MacDoweIl by the will be-
came possessed probably of half a million
dollars-that the young actor was made
wealthy for life"
Now that the late Miss Davenport's es-
tate has been examined, her fortune, it is
stated. has dwindled into small proper
tions 1t is said that while 1t is true that
the actress was at the time she made her
will very rich woman since then values
in some of her investments have shrunk
greatly. Still those to whom she made
special bequests of several amounts will
not lose much, if anything-whether her
husband will realize the large amount left
TO him is problematical.
The evening times., 1898-10-25
GOLD BRICK NEW TO THEM.
English Victims Consider America
"a Most Extraordinary Country"

New York Oct 81. Algernon Wood
who came from England in response to
gold-brick circular, sent TO him by Ed
ward Martin, has not recovered from the
shock of having nearly paid e2,00O for
seventy pounds of brass.
Martin, who is an old confidence man,
told Wood that he was British Column
bia miner with a $4,000 gold brick, and
he was going TO give Wood $4,000 worth
of it because he used to like Woods
father, now deceased. Wood intended TO
take the gold brick and give Martin s1O,-
600 by way of exchange when he happen
ed to speak of the matter to a lawyer
who informed him that he was likely to
get himself "gold-brcked'' if he didn't
watch out Then followed Martins cap
ture at the hands of Detectives Browne
and Frazer, of the Central Office. Mr.
Wood and his friend, Reginald Baiss,
who came over from England as spe-
cia envoy with the s2000, sat in the
Windsor Hotel yesterday still dazed.
They had just read about themselves in
the papers
Quite extraordinary" said Algy, that
Mr.. Martin should turn out so badly. A
most charming man, and as rugged and
honest, 1 thought, as one. of Bret Harte's
characters"
"Why didn't we ask for references?"
suggested Reggy. I'VE should have had
references" and he shook his head SOL
emnly.
You don't ask references from a man
who's giving you a present of s13,0O0,"
replied Algy, haughtily.
But you will next time Algy, old boy
giggled Reggy.
said to a reporter. "This is most ex-
traordinary country. You see we don't
have any 'gold-brick game in England,
SO we weren't prepared for it. You can't
play games that you never heard Of you
know, can your
How Martin ever knew of my father
cannot tell," said Wood. 1T was GER
tainly very odd. And this Is a most ex-
traordinary country, you know"
II understand" said Mr. Baiss. "that
this gold-brick game is extensively work
ed in this country, not only on foreigners,
but on Americans"
He was told that thousands of Ameri-
cans are engaged in the industry.
I'm glad the natives are caught too"
| said Mr.. Baiss. much relieved
Detective Browne said to Wood:
What beats me is that you didn't get
next the first crack out or the box Mr..
Wood seemed dazed and went to look up
the hotel interpreter.
In Jefferson Market Police Court Martin
was remanded at the request of his couil-
sci, who said he was much-injured man.
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lutely free. Every letter = treated as
private communications between physician
and patient and every statement is held
in the most sacred confidence. Write
without fear as without fee.
Remember that DR. Pierce is a gradu-
ated physician, whose reputation stands
side by side with his thirty years ex-
perience. 1t is well to keep this in mind.
because people are often invited to write
to doctors" who are doctors in name
only, having no right to the professional
title. The feelings of women who are
often played upon, also, by those who
invite them TO write TO a woman and
secure a womans sympathetic advice -
What a run down woman needs is
sound medical advice and not mere sis
terly sympathy. There is not, so far
as we know, any graduated woman ply
sician connected with any proprietary
medicine. There is certainly no woman
in any such position who, like DR. Pierce,
has given thirty years of active prac-
tice TO the treatment of female disorders,
thus affording women the practical SYM
pGthy of real help and sound healing.
Every invalid woman should know that
Dir. Pierce's Favorite Prescription con-
tains no alcohol, whisky OF other intoxi-
cant. 1t is also free from opium and mar
cotics, and contains neither sugar nor
syrup. Without any of these IL preserves
its remedial value indefinitely in any eli
mate.
Medicine dealers everywhere sell Dr.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. See that
you get the genuine. The limitations imi-
tate the appearance only. They cannot
initiate its thirty years record of cures
Look the dishonest dealer straight in the
eye and ask him If his imitation substi-
tute which he is trying TO foist upon you
has a thirty years record of cures behind
ii. Insist upon having remedy with
record.
The best book for any woman, single or
married, in the spring Of life or in its
summer or autumn, is DR.. r. V. Pierce s
great work on physiology and hygiene,
The Peoples Common Sense Medical Ad-
wiser" IL is medical science freed of all
its technical phrases and stripped of all
it's mystifying verbiage. 1t is the story of
life, told in strong and simple language.
II appeals 10 young and old alike.
II appeals to the heart as we'll as to the
mind and TO the soul which is over all.
II is the plain, practical language of COM
mon sense applied TO the facts of physiol-
ogy, the natural relation of the sexes.
the hygiene of the home. This great book
of IClS pages and over 100 illustrations is
sent free on receipt of q one-cent stamps
ito defray the charge of mailing only for
the paper-covered edition The heavier
cloth-bound edition costs ten stamps more.
Address, Worlds Dispensary Medical As
sociation, Buffalo, n. Y.
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fered severe pain. Following the advice
OF a neighbor last Fall, my husband
bought me two bottles of DR.. Pierces
Pleasant Pellets and one bottle of his
'Favorite Prescription which took dur
ing the Winter, and in March. 1888, gave
birth to baby boy weighing ten and
three-quarter pounds / was only in labor
two hours and was on my feet without
help until thirty minutes before my baby
was born. He is now three months old
and weighs nineteen pounds. j know it
was DR.. Pierce's medicine that saved me
from suffering. i advise all women to
take DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription,
also his Pleasant Pellets If necessary
would not be without them"
What change from darkness to day.
light these histories tell All this change
occurred in the privacy of the home,
without indelicate questionings offensive
examinations and disagreeable local
treatments so obnoxious to modest-mind-
ed women II afflicted you are cordially
and courteensly invited TO write to DR..
Pierce and tell him your condition. There
is no charge for this consultation by let
teer. You get specialists advice abso-
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DIR. Cowden's Theory Proven.

Mr.. Charles W. Doran, OF st. Elizabeth's Zone
OF Washington's public Institutions occupies a
position Of great responsibility His ear trouble
not only interfered with his duties but destroyed
any chance of advancement. He can now certify
that he enjoys perfect physical condition and
viii now occupy a better position than formally
This is the first report of his case to the public
and he says:
~ came 10 Washington about year ago.
had some slight trouble with my ears at that
time. Was little hard OF hearing and had some
noise in my head. In December | caught
heavy cold and quite sick. Upon recovering
found my right totally deaf and my left ear
so badly affected that ] could not hear ordinary
noises more than five steps distant. The noises
at this time had become very loud and were dis.
tressing. Oh course had all the trials and tribu-
lRtions OF the almost totally deaf. Ny prospects
seemed very blue. This aggravating condition did
not improve in the least, but rather grew worse
and worse until ii began to interfere with my
duties. ] was at loss as to what to do when
noticed in the papers that Doctor Cowden
not only treating such cases but was curing them
and publishing the names of some OF them that
could be seen and talked TO about it. | went to
him for a consultation, which free, and after
a careful examination encouraged to take
course of treatment. | took his treatment sew
ersl months, and in position 10 state
that ! have fully regained my hearing and the
noises have stopped for good. l would not take
small fortune for what l have received at his
hands. My general health, which had run down,
has improved very considerably and / feel like a
perfectly well man in all respects. l believe
DR.. Cowden can accomplish all he promises, and
/ recommend his methods to all having the all
ments he treats"
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spsnish Navy seventh.

Spain energies from the war with a fleet
which is at least a respectable one, but
this is merely because her ships were not
ready at the outset of the struggle to take
their position in line beside those of Ger
vera and Montojo. In the catalogue of
fleets Spain stands seventh in Europe.
coming after the British, French. Rus
sian. Germany, Italian, and Austrian
fleets In the catalogue of beer Heu-
rich's stands at the head of the list. Gov
ernment analysis has demonstrated the
purity of Maerzen, Senate, Extra Pale,
and Lager. The popularity of the Heurich
brew is but the well-earned success of
years of toll. Heurich's contain malt and
hops which are the ingredients of a good.
pure beverage. Order case by 'phoning
-thrty-four, Arlington Bottling Co.,
and call for it at all leading hotels and
restaurants.
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CLAIMS FOR PENSIONS.
Two Thousand Applications on Ac-
count of the War With Spain.

Up to date 1900 claims for pensions have
been filed by soldiers and sailors and their
dependents ON account of the war with
Spain. OF this number seventy were for
victims of the Maine.
''The Spanish war pension claims will
very soon be placed in a division of their
own in the bureau said Col. Dalton,
chief of the old War and Navy Division,
but at present they have been assigned
to this end of the department by the COM
missioner. At the present rate. there will
be 10000 claims turned in for the nations s
latest struggle within very few months.
Twenty thousand claims or even more
may be predicted. The claims so far pre-
sented are of all kinds. from the soldier
who was injured to the dependent father,
mother, sister and brother of the men
who fell before Spanish bullets or sue
cumbed to the no less deadly fever of
Cuba"
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RUN DOWN OR BROKEN DOWN 2
A Society Woman and Her Watch
Suggest Pertinent Physical
Parallel.

A lady went TO a famous New York
matchmaker the other day and said her
watch had broken down. The watch
maker opened the watch, adjusted his
eye-glass and carefully examined the
works. He smiled as he shut the case.
wound the watch. set il, and handed ii
back to its owner.
why, what was wrong?' she asked
what did you do?" as with the watch
at her ear, she listened in pleased sur
prise TO its regular beat. sit was just
run down, and ] wound II up, that was
ALL answered the matchmaker.
There is all thn difference in the world
between being broken down and run down
The evening times., 1898-10-25
ROUGH TIME AT SEA.
Josie Burt Arrives After stormy
VOYAGE.

The schooner Josie r. Burt, which
reached Washington yesterday from Ken
nebec, Me. with cargo of ice, reports
very rough weather off the coast of Vir-
ginia.
On the 18th heavy sea boarded the
vessel. sweeping her fore and aft, and
shifting the cargo. A leak was discov-
cred, and it was necessary to keep the
pumps in operation for several days.
Fortunately the gale abated somewhat,
so that temporary repairs could be
made. after which the schooner was able
with difficulty to make the capes.
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Rchind Closed Doors.

The annual reports of the executive
council of the American Federation of
Labor now in session in this city are now
being prepared for submission at the an
nual meeting of the Federation in Kan
sas City next December. The executive
council consists of President Samuel
Gompers, Secretary Frank Morrison,
Treasurer Frank B. Lennon, First Vice
President P. j. Mcclure, Second Vice
President James Duncan and Third Vice
President James O'Connell. The sessions
of the council are held behind closed doors
and the work of preparing the reports will
consume several days.
The evening times., 1898-10-25

and also upon how faithful the patient will be to
the treatment.
Some very deaf people have been cured in a
yGy few weeks This shows that while the mem
brane was greatly thickened, it did not extend
far. Some mild have TO submit TO a treat
! ment Of many months-cause due TO a mild ca
tarrh extending the whole length OF the tube
possibly into the middle ear. Time is a great
factor in these cases.
BY sudden gradual closing Of the tube we
have sudden or gradual deafness. and so on these
cases Of catarrhal deafness depending upon the
violence and extent OF the disease
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snnrtx nisannninted.

Sandusky, Ohio Oct. 25.-A large num-
ber OF sports, who assembled here last
night-to witness a glove contest between
Fred. Greene and Johnny Lavack, were
disappointed. Greene failed to put in an
appearance. Jim Carney, of Detroit
went on with Lavack, and was knocked
out In the eighth round.
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NtChWtdI, 9. tNquIsItt SILK
Neckwear 49c. Imported English Madras and
French Percale Shirts, with extra link cuffs, 81 so
goods SIC. 0ne-dollar Stiff Bosoms, Ace Beauri-
full New Stripes in pink and blue effects. sl.50
English Balbriggan Underwear. 74c Wool, fleece
onn mheo as co1s ran 9sa .S ~ ~ @ ana praWers @
Jackets, CSC. Our SaxOny Wool German Hand
Knit Jackets, Sweaters, Bicycle Hose, Vests. and
Sleeveless Jackets of this years importation are
pronounced superior to anything ever shown in
Washington. Prices from csc to 50. 9s. C. AUER-
BACH. II. Domestic Sewing Machine Agency.
oc20-tf
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SIR RUSSELL DEQUI.
Psychic Palmist.
The Incompatible Mag
netic Clairvoyant and
Peerless PalmiSt.

Has not just arrived" He has been in
this great city for weeks and enjoys a
pra aHtlce which exceeds that of all others
here Why is this? you may ask Simply
this: His methods are honorable and
stamped with the imprint of unvarnished
truth and integrity. IL you are disgusted
at the numerous failures you have paid
for is 1t not common sense to avail your
self OF the services OF one whose record
is ever open for inspection? Nothing can
be more disastrous than the advice of the
uneducated pretenders. What i say / do,
do do. For not one has ever been dissat-
isfed. AS palmist / cOncede superiority
to none. POSITIVELY MY LAST WEEK
FOR READINGS AT REDUCED
PRICES UNTIL OCT. 80 READINGS 81
OFFICE 9l2 NEW YORK AVE HOURS
TO s. SATISFACTION POSITIVELY
GUARANTEED. II
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sloan Denies an Interview.

London, Oct. 5.-Sloan. the American
Jockey, is riding at Newmarket today.
He denies the truth of the statement at
tributed to him in recent interview
that he would not ride any more in Eng
land. but would clear out of the country.
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FOR RENT-HALL

FOR RENT-The New Concordia Club Hall at
northwest corner Of 9th and z SITS NV, for
lodges parties, entertainments receptions and
dances, etc; new and complete in every particu-
lar; desirably situated and convenient to all car
lines; reasonable terms. BIEBER HOWEN-
STEIN, 500 9TH ST. NV ocIO-Imo EN-
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DEAFNESS.
It's Cause and Proper Treatment.
secret.

The above cut, which is life-size and whose di
mensions very natural, fully explains ITSELF
and careful study of it Will give a reasonably
good idea OF the anatomy OF the ear. Absolutely
perfect hearing can of necessity only belong 10
an that is perfectly formed and free from all
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FOR SALE-sUBURBAN.

VIRGINIA REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE-Farms
and farm lands; from to 1000 acres; villa
sites from l-2 up; mining and mineral
properties; real estate bought, sold and exchang-
ed. c. l.. CAMPBELL. 1889 F ST. NV oc2l-Im
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FOR SALE-LOTs.

FOR SALE-Lots, in the high, healthy, and
scenic section on Conduit Road and Great
Falls Electric Railway; $40 cash and 81 per week;
no interest; money loaned to build; 80 minutes
from postofiee; reduced coupon car tickets
CLARK BROS. COS 18th ST. NV. oc12-Imo, EN-
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A SECRET.

Everybody knew that falls directly downward but
Newton why Everybody knew that the body contains
ood but 1t took Harvey demonstrate its circulation through
the body Everybody that
ut took Watts to apply its force for the mankind The
whole medical profession
Closing OF the Eustachan until Cowden
treatment discovered that
Doctor Cowden tells plainly the miracle that has
banshed deafness nothing less than know
edge of the diseased scientific application
OF remedies that directly specifically these
The remedy that hins only
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MEMS GOODS.
Meet Me On the Dewey
Bench, 9TH and H."

And c. Auerbach's Genuine Bargains in High
Grade Goods, such as you never saw before and
save 4Oc on every dollar. Mems and Boys l-pIy
Linen Collars, &c; for 25c 25c Seamless Socks,
lOc; box of u prs, 95c. Saxony Wool Socks
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FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.


FOR SALE OR TRADE-one horse and harness
delivery wagon and phaeton. 1890 n Cap
ST. oc24-3t em
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Sweaters, T4c. Mems, Csc.
When We say wool we mean
WOOL. We do not handle
shoddy goods at any price.
Buck and Dogskin Driving and
Walking Gloves, CSC, 7sc, and
ace; worth double. New 8. 90
Fall Hats, 9Sc. SOC Woven
Cheviot Shirts, 2ec. 25c Silk
lost exulIisite One-doIlar SiiE
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FOR sALE-yaluabIe corner property, dwelling
and business, in rapidly improving locality;
NV; occupied grocery and meat; doing
fine business; price slO0OO title perfect. Address
OWNER A. s, this Office. oc23-7t
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FOR sALE-Lunch room; well located 1000 St
NV. oc22-st
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FOR SALE-Groce1y; fixtures cost 500; stock
will invoice about sl25; can be bought at
your own price; will be sold regardless of cost /;
make us an offer. 400 ST. ne. oe25-3t
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LUNCHROOM-A No. l business; centrally 10
Gated; good reason for selling. Address j. b.
W., this office. oc23- 81
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FOR SALE-Cigar store and news stand near
Government building; fixtures alone cost $500,
can be bought for S175; genuine bargain. NEW
YORK BUSINESS BROKERS, 1OO6 ST. nv.
oc25-3t
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FOR sALE-Dining- room and oyster house on
Pa ave-: daily sales s25; rent only $685. owner
going West; price only s225 NEW YORK BUSI-
NESS BROKERS' I0O6 F ST. NV oc23-3t
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ATTENTION-Tin and sheetiron workers. job
bling shop for sale at low price; must leave
the city. Address GRAND, this Office.
oc24-3t EN-
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M M e. THEO,

Medium and card reader Washington's most
famous Clairvoyant and Palmist. Consult her on
business, love, and family affairs; reuaites the
separated; removes spells; causes speedy mar
riages and gives good luck Open daily. German
spoken; 25c and Soc 929 II 81 NV oc22-st
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The 3 Days" Cure

(for men) leads all remedies in this city;
prompt AID permanent cure or no charge. Con
sultation free DR.. McKEEHAN, 5I6 18th 81 nv.
Office hours, a. m 10 p. m Closed Sundsya
oce-lmc
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FOR SALE-Siik route OF Is gallons; horse
wagon, cans and bottles. Address LACTEAL,
this Office oc23-3t
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FOR SALE-Complete stock and fixtures of first
class dining and lunchroom; must be sold
Immediately Call 800 7th st. NV. oc23-3t
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EXTRAORDINARY BARGAINs-secure our list Of
business opportunities; grocery prices ranging
from $500 to 81 l5O0 lunchroom near Patent Office;
cigar store; prominent corner; price sl75; barber
shop under hotel collecting agency clearing $50
week; price SIS; information free. DUNLAP. eO6
+ St oc23-3t
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GROCERY-Splendid neighborhood; attractive
corner stand; small investment required; low
rent. DUNLAP, 906 st. oc23-3t
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REDUCED REDUCEDI
Bis Readings 70
Ladies. 25c. Genta Soc.
PROF. CLAY.

Oldest established Clairvoyant tells you business.
love Affairs. family troubles: about lawsuits, d.
vorces or anything you wish to know; brings sep
arated together: causes speedy marriages; re-
moves family trcubles; bad luck spells or rys
terious feelings: 10 to 10 daily. 4S9 ST sv.
oc22-3t, EN-
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FOR SALE-Cheap; one of the finest grocery
stores in southeast; selling on account of
other business Apply to owner, c. E. GERNER,
1l04 c ST. Sc. ocl7-IOt EN-
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FOR SALE-Grocery stores in all parts OF the
city; prices ranging from 500 to 81. 500; make
us an offer. NEW YORK BUSINESS BROKERS,
l0O6 ST. NV oc25-3t
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FOR SALE-Lunch counter doing cash business
$50 to 500 per month; no rent. Addres:
MILTON, this Office. oc25-3t
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FOR SALE-Dining room; near new postofice
cheap rent; clearing s25 week; owner leave
city Saturday. Address CAFE, this office. Oe25-3
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FOR SALE, LEASE OR RENT-with or without
stable, 20l2 H ST. NV, the celebrated French
Bakery Store and dwelling; rewly papered; ba-
kers and grocers. attention.! g. s'6-Im-em
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FOR sALE-Corner grocery, stock and fixtures.
Old stand. 1856 I'D st. NV. rent ST. so.
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FOR SALE-Grocery, stock, and fixtures; $50
2Ol st. ne. oc25-3t
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fOR SALE-Boardng and roomng house. doing a
first class business; must be sold Immediately
Address X. w. p, this Office oc25-3t, en-
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FOR sALE-Cheap; stock and fixtures Of oid-es-
tablished notion store; 7th St; fine location:
rent reasonable; good reasons for selling BUSY
STAND this office oc25-3t en,