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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16
HOCKEY.
VALE DEFEATED BY ST. NICHOLAS.

YALE DEFEATED BY ST NICHOLAS
The hockey season was opened last evening al
the St Nicholas Skating RINK between teams ',P
resenung Yale University and the 81 N'cno''s
Skating Club The college boys were deieatsu ~
q score Of goals to after a well-fought game
The Yale team played right up to the s'ahu"'''
and nj times IT looked If the ST. Nichoas team
would be defeated but they finally won out win
uttla N snare There was large gathering 70
witness the game, and the players were frequehuy
cheered. 1900 ...a,.o1 tho ,o,sic
and the skating. In the fret half the aie Ior,
wards succeeded in getting the puck ana on on i
pass by Delafcd stoddard scored goa a AZ
three minutes play. After the puck han per-
lifted back and forward by both teams ior a Wm'
calender scored a goal on pass from l-arheu,
tieinC the score. and before the hair was over
Pope scored a goal on a pass from Calender max
ing the score 2 10 ! in St Ncho!ass favor. In the
second half Stoddard lost no time in getting the
nucl; and scored goal driving the puck from inc
centre Of the floor The s. Nicholas forward
scored three times in succession. OConnor max
ing one on a pass from Livingston. sallehueII
Shooting one from the centre of the Moor ana
o'Connor passing the. puck to sloenm who lost no
time in shooting il through. The Yale team played
tnrefher end Barnett scored goal, making the
anal score TO .. The lineup.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16
GOOD SKATING IN THE BRONX.

There was a large number OF skaters on Van
Cortland Lake yesterday. The ice was In excel
lent condition. and people continually arriving.
both on trans and foot. The ice. 1t was said.
will last for a long time unless II becomes decidedly
warmer rain falls. There IS good skating on
most frequented the Fleetwood Park pond.
the Fordham College pond. the Bronx River. the
Mil Pond at West Farms and the Bleach. about
a mile and half from West Farms. There Will
probab bly, he skating soon in 81. Mary's PARK and
in Crotona Park where artificial ponds viii prob
ably be made The roads to Van Cortlandt Park
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16
KENNEY TRIAL NEARLY OVER.
CASE WILL PROBABLY GO TO THE JURY THIS
AFTERNOON

Wilmington. Del, Dec. 15.-When court opened
thi. morning in the trial OF Senator Kenney, Dis
trict-Attorney Vandegrft continued his address to
the Jury. He went in detail the points in the
Governments case upon which he asked FOR con-
victon.
ExsAttorney General Bises, of counsel tor 'he oe-
fence. made the opening address for the defendant.
He said the testimony failed 10 show that Senator
Kennsy had any intention to defraud the bank. and
that he was never aware Of the manner In when
Boggs had manipulated his checks He argued
that Boggss testimony was unworthy or belief
Mr. Bird spoke for over two hours, and had not
concluded when court adjourned untn tomorrow:
He denounced Boggs in the strongest language. and
pointed out portions 90 his testimony which. ne
said. were In direct contradiction To what he said
at the previous trial OF Senator k6nney. Mr.. BRO
will finish in the morning ana Mr.. Nandegrit VIII
conclude for the Government. Judge Bradford. II
is believed, VIII charge the jury In the after noon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16
POLO.
NETWORK DEFEATS DANBURY.

The New-York polo seven defeated the Danbury
team on roller skates last evening by the score or
goals 10 ! at the Grand Central Palace. There
was large gathering. many women being present
first period Percell scored for New-York. after
abou, six minutes play The Danbury players were
quicker than the home team. and succeeded IN
getting four rushes out Of five Schoheld scored
The second goal after fifty seconds play. -Four
minutes later Tarrant pushed the ball into the
cage for another goal making the score 70 D.
AZ This point Of the game Tierney, for the visitors
succeeded in scoring a goal. and before the period
was over Tarrant added another goal to New
period 10 l. In the second and third periods or
The game the visitors were shut out, and the New
Workers added five more goals TO their score
Schofeid scoring two, Tarrant two and PerceH one
making the final score goals TO |. The lineup:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16
RACING.
WINNERS AT INGLESIDE.

San Francisco. Dec l5-Weather CLOUDY ana
track sloppy Ingleside to-day summary
FRS; race one mile and sixteenth)Silver beauS lo1
,rsulirsn1 10 l. won Rose Beau. 100 u jones' -
and 20 second. Elizabeth r. lO5 tGray 10 l. ''''
second race ceiling: mile and quarter II
Martin, 10 and TO ,. second: Prince Bazes iol to-
Woods > 70 l. third. Time-2:ll =. $780, 900 ,p,,,or,
Third race ceiling six fur,ongsl Yemen iV' i'u.s'
~ 4 Won New Moon. lO1 Il. POWELL. 10 TO ana
to l. second: Highland Ball iOs figsoiD . 10 L. 'u
Tme--l lGiz. .-... -. = r,,ie,.-
Fourth race Ceiling; eleven sxteentns oI v,ai,
Ricardo l07 e jones'. to !. won sweet MIl.Ii' ~
oPigsott 8 to 3 ard to 2 second; Don fuldho. lio
(fIsnnessy). TO !, third. Time =. -, lx1 Martini
Fifin race (sx furongs) MonGo merry III IN. ga, ~
G - : Won: Beadoran 100 spencer 10 and 70 D.
second. Joe Unman lii Utuerl, to = thru i"he
1l4iz go ~. ,on ~ Sloan) .
o.. - Tom Cal2ert l03 IL Martini, TO and . %
y scconj. iodostar 100 Ihorpe) to /. third Time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16
SVlRTUUOPE ALTUNT TO MEET

The second regular alumni meeting OF the New
York Swarthmore College Association will be held
IN the Friends Library. Sixteenth-st. and Ruther-
furd Place. Saturday. at 2:oo y. m. At this
meeting officers for the year will be elected and
othes matters OF impo .tance will be taken up and
discussed. The meeting will be addressed by Dr.
W NJ. Birdsall the new president OF Swarthmore
COLLEGE. After ih. meeting informal reception
will be given for DR.. Birdsa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16

have to be done with two associations, we wouIu
nor have so many taienders. and then the ciups OF
each association would have somSnoSy 10 pl;ss
games with In the spring and fall Then the series t
between the champions OF each orgauzatlon az me
close OF the championship season would add go
the snort That Is the way we conducted Daseoalt
ten Years ago. and then everyb body made plenty OF
money The two associations could work ~ mar
NV all right and there would he necessity Tor
stealing players from each other Ana tnSm o hour
sneeches by John L. Rogers. tel you tney III aao
awful As you bring In the lawyers '"e''
Won are going to have trouble. , h
The decision I'm the Decker case csnsfn ,' m"t ~
discussion Chicago lent the player 10 81. ous n,e
he raturned at the close OF the season ~. LOUIS
reloased Decker TO louisville where ne signed o -
regular contract When Chicago cailed loI o,is
G, Ious could not deliver the goods 81 LUIS
Vas Subjected 10 a fine Of $1,000 and Lousviine md
tains the player Manager Hurst OF 81. oS words
presjdent Hart of Chicago. had n war OF W. ~
IN the corridor of the hotel in which some en-
nhat,c language used.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16
,,rrrr\c OF THE JOCKEY CLUB.

A meeting Of the Jockey Club was held yesterday
afternoon at the Office OF the club, No liS Fltth-
ave- There were present j. II. Bradford Nliah
Astor Chanler, p. J. Dwyer, {. Fehowes James
calwav = p Hitchcock Andrew Miller and +. X.
Sturgis. -, ,, ,,,t -, @
held Immediately after the meeting or the mem
hers There were presen, J. II. Bradford, James
Galway, f. r. Hitchcock. Andrew Miller and r. H.
Sturgis. - ,.,.. x 49,. uo,
The application Of H. \: Althouse for the rein
statement Of the horses William Penn and Daunt-
less was denied
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16
DISCHARGED SOLDIERS WANT WORK

The Soldiers Comfort Committee of New York
announces that situations wanted by dis
charged soldiers as follows: one hundred and
nineteen clerks IL collectors, Ill drivers, IL fremen,
machinists Is laborers and % jantors The com
mittee Is engaged in 4 noble work. and should be
aided In every possible way Employers looking
for efficient men should send word at once 10 the
committee whose telephone call is No l.9Sl Eight
eenth-st. Letters should be addressed Employ
lnent Department. Soldiers Comfort Committee,
No 21G East F.fteeutn-st New York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16
MISS MAUDE ADIMS'S PLANS.

Charles Frohman. by permission OF Daniel Froh-
man. has arranged with James X. Hackett to APP
pear Mercut!o, with Miss Maude Adams. In her
production OF Romeo and Juliet" In which Will
lam Faversham vii. have the part of Romeo. Mr..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16
ELECTION AT THE ENGLEwooD CLUB.

At the annual meeting OF the Englewood COLI
Club. he'd Wednesday. the following Board OF Gov
ernors was elected: Thomas Thatcher. NJ CampoeL
G. n Burritt A. T. Enos II. W. Banks. jr.. G.
Jydecker 3 F. Reinmund and DR.. F. A. Bottome
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16
Another Chance
in Fine FurS

more than that they come to us from Revlon
Freres. 1t would be enough to say that
they were hsye but now you get the Revil-
lon promise with our endorsement.
First, here are a number of Persian Lamb
coats, Of the real Leipsic dye, sizes 80 and
SO only. New goods, and late style, reg
ular value, $3.50 and Sis. Choose at
sos.
A small number of Alaska Seal Coats,
London dyed, at $50, 5000 and S275.
Far under their fair value.
Fine Seal Collarettcs and CapeS, lengths
10 TO 20 in. Too many of them to de-
scribe, but right prices would be So to
S225. Well sell them at $50 to Sl25.
An extensive variety in small furs, COL
larettes, Mufs, Collars and Boas, in various
furs, at heavy cuts under regular figures.
Come early.
Second Floor Broadway.
These come from Bavaria, and
o are selected from lines that will
OdSNStS be sent over for regular selling
next year.
They are fine specimens, they come
from the best makers Of fancy baskets in
the world. If you wish to decorate them,
buy the ribbon and we will do the rest.
Candy baskets, Sc to 81.
Work Baskets, for table or lap, Zoe. to S..
Work Baskets, on stands, 81 to S..
Waste Paper Baskets, 25c. to $5.25.
Music Stands, $2.75 to $3.50.
Clothes Hampers, 81 IS to 1913.
Infant Hampers 81. 50 to S..
Baskets, for carrying wood, S5c. to - So
Basement.
AR;o,;tt,. They are the cotton lin,
- Ivy GO ings that look and feel
Lining STORY and sound like silk
yes, and wear better than some silk kinds.
They are light in weight, but strong, with
a crispiness to the touch and silky lustre
to the eye. Seven good colors and a fast
black. SO inches wide and price OF
PIC. a Yard
instead of zoe.
Fourth
,.u Plenty of them, and pretty
DIX ones, too, and priced right.
PettiCOatS You wouldn't ask for more,
even if you could.
If YOU wish them for gifts, we'll box them
neatly.
At S4.sO-Of changeabe tatfetas; Spanish founce
corded founce: lined with percalne
At S5-Of heavy changeabe or black tateta; umbrella
rufflc; corded dust rufHe. - -,
A, s6.75-Of changeable or black silk with three
narrow rufHes on bottom; dust rutfie; veveeen
facing. - ~, 49,, .
h.,,, f pe With three narrow rufies; we'll finished.
At Sl2-Of changeable silk, with deep umbrella rui'e,
with three narrow rufies and dust rutte
Second floor. Fourth avenue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16
A Very Important
Matter of Shoes

might Justly be applied to substantially
everything in the stock.
We have Our own methods Of finding,
choosing and buying shoes. It must be
good method, because there isn't the slight.
est doubt that we sell better shoes for less
money than other people. Not only the
special lots and touch-aad-go bargains, but
in the regular lines.
Test this hv these Women's shoes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16
uUCH GOLD FROM AUSTRALIA.

San Francisco Dec. 1.-THE steamer Alameda.
from Australia brought treasure amounting to
q 5i0O 00 There were 100 boxes Of English SOW
eigns 5000 sovereigns In box and "a boxes filled
with bulilon The money Is TO settle in part the
balance OF trade between this country and England
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16
BILLIARDS.
STARK WINS AND TAYLOR LOSES IN i'-
AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT


The KnIckerbocker Athletic Club theatre was
,,x.d IN its utmost capacity last night TO accom-
MEDIATE the big crowd OF billiard enthusiasts "hc'
turned out to see Stark and Possehpure' 'he 'oo"
experts battle against each other. S'aih wiz" 'no
General favorlto bocause OF his splendid work In
the earlier games OF the tournament anu NC i"''
sustained the confidence placed IN hiin WINNIE "
nesrlv ono hundred points In the best game OF the
tournament and equaling the amateur icoo'u iV
the hes; Sco-point average Ia TOURNAMENT P'"'.
Stark was In fine form. and the game WIS ho.
three innings old before he got started with good
run His strokes showed wonderful precision ana
one after another Gouble-igure break quoN''
added to his total score. In the first ten innings
he piled up 49, an average of IA. which was phe
nomenal work for Class b amateur rosse"o'
was nearly one hundred points behind anu MS peS'
billiards failed TO make up much OF this difference
c,ork ko,t steadily at IT. and finally finished the
game I'm his twcnty-ninth inning, with an average
of IA 10-2e eaualing the amateur record helu pS
himself Poggenburgs average was the pest nc "''
shown in this tournament The score follows;
STARK 49, H. u. 60 IS 80 s. O. & 5 10 Svi IT,
a ne, . 10 II ia 10 High run-so :,
rosssn0qTs.o' - 49, 4 2 & o. To t" D. ei 49,
zter "a :, il RS = ii isht SSun~2i.
The afternoon game between smith ana lx xyta
the two Western players furnished more n eHf ,e
ment than ali the rest of the tournament put 20
fsecaSse Of heir REPRESENTING ST Louis and Chi
cago the rival cities of the west ana taJh , ue
clare
he fellow citiZens wrath if he lost. The fecnne
ran so high that nervousness Kept the PLAYERS from
doing their best Each played safe Tor the mr.
mart of The game but later on they botn apahuone,"
these tactics and tried TO score as iast as poss-
BILE -, .Atr.,six,b In
The score ran up evenly TO the thr,y-siXXtn M "
ming when Taylor made a run OF 81 tle oest ~, p
the game and then Smith started IN 10 w. ,airas
hir, lie clicked out 1903 points in seven innings ~,
and soon after took the lead asaln az 20 - md
Tavlor reuassed Smith with break OF 10, alI
then the latter got the balls together ana scored req
Oh In rd-earned caroms. Four times III tnia Vii
D. Ills lined IN and several times Smith had 10
resort to round thetabe play once ne n,i,c S'e en-
.hH.isrn ,bat he had TO wait two MINUTES before
sheoIna again Another run Of in the H giidr IN
ming won the game by 300 TO ~ Inc scoie o''0'''
Smith,. a. /, ?. s, o, = o. O. g. l. a. ~ l.
T. d o. T. ls p =. l. lisa 4 ra IL; g B.
TaylSr-o o. Is. o. J. 0. lG. o o.. ., @ o. u o. O.
:. 10, o. :, ., o. 2, O. 10: 10 ., o. ~ 10 Is o.
~ o. Total-a12 Average 2-ji. High ruh-@''
Referee Edward Mclaughlin. o, rh,s af,er-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16
Az INDOOR FOOTBALL GAME.

The College of the city Of New-York football
eleven VIII play the High School team an indoor
game tonight at Durand's Riding Academy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16

Chicago Dec. 1T t. Blackstone. president Of
the Chicago and Alton Railroad, when seen at hi.
home to-day in regard to the reported sale OF the
Alton road the Michigan Central denied any
knowledge OF such sale He further sta ted that
so far as he knew. transfer Of the property had
been made any company
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16

known as one o, the best clerks In the Coonis.:
once answered; "Yanaon? | don't know that
way OF salaries which are sent there 10 ofnca.s'
a "Residence" where not a single private French
coonist resides" but whore there are eight rune
tionaries These are the Resident. or admnistla-
tor-n-chef OF the public service, curate, justice
OF the peace, tax collector police commissary,
clerk of the justice OF the peace doctor In charse
OF the Health Department. and director OF the
primary schools. There was In 1885 one colonist out
the officials bothered him much. In order 10 snow
that they not useless after all. that he ley
the colony in his despair, and established himselI
in the neighborng British settlement. II appears
that the French functonaries compelled the un.
fortunate colonst TO apply for license or passport
whenever his business required him to cross the
frontier Of the Yanaon Residence"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16
SPORTS AND
SPORTSME

pROGP4UNE OF SPORTS TO-DAY.
BILLIARDS. Amateur tournanieh''
Knickerbocker Athletic Club.
ROLLER POLO-Bridgeport against wal
Ungford Bridgeport; Danbury against
Stamford, panbury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16
At q DOI!ar.and.a.Half.

The regular retail price is,-not 81 as you
might think, -but So for most Of them. A
few are kinds that we have known sold at
S250 Toe-shapes are right, leather Is
right, making is exactly right,-it's all right
all around. Some have cloth and vesting
tops. Others all kidskin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16
& NmmM &hn
For Day.BuSy People
plans for Evening Holiday Business

IRON this date Friday December until Friday the zSd inclusive" u
store will n business day.
On the evening Saturday. oath December Christmas Eve our store Will
be osed o'clock
OF TINS
merchandise decorations incidental Neerhe
ghhon Inc
scene founded principally myth and to the imagination
right for the great Christmas business OF inc "D "0a
and ed by children
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16
WOmen's Suits 100 Glorious Bargains

Cv hudc you WISH 70 gel sce " this
here quickly
makes manaored suits that are whole
thorough gengood through
One in this ordinarily retail 800 Twenty them would ordinarily
between would bring between SIS
S2 and there are only dozen 50
this list how important that you choose early atho
YOU can tina you can't do badly, at the worst
The Price To-day is Twenty Dollars
o. suit the lot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16

We are selling a great many
gil b es, presumably for
gifts. Surely a gift worth
considering. All kinds are
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16

EeierHC, tuWdiI lINl1'7' rhIe affo
Two more games remain to be PLAYED mis- ms svening
Stark meets Taylor If stark wins ne ne LED ges with
Championship but If he loses ne WI The pe tie for the
championship by beating PoggenSurg as Posgen
burg. With Taylor third, and If Smith loses ne viii
tie Taylor for second. -, a. ,ro~ior and
stark has won games and lost o. laEloI any
smith have each won T. lost l. PogsenbutG WI 1i !,
lost 3: Miller won ?, lost 4, Hevner ana hen"i''"
Zach J.. lost ..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16
CYCLING.
ENTERTAINMENT OF THE HAHhDN'
WHEEIMEN.

WHEEIL1Tf-N
The Harlem Wheelmen have secured the gel ~
~ Vlrred Ashland. Of the Casino FORCES u s'"7
their production of an original operauc ia''e nv
edy TO be presented tomorrow n'B"' ~ ,.n
,,, onoro House In connection with
,no,r third annual minstrel show. The ENDS IN
the minstrel show will be held down by H. D. Mrm.
ng Robert r. Shaw, John NJ saive. " r 81;
% ipoess Joseph H. Drumming and Harry I. BTydi.
Dr II p De Noursney is interlocutor. Inc cho' US
has boor aimed by Herman J. EckoH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16

Louis Rosenfeld the senior consul OF the consul
ate has resigned as a member of the Board OF VI
Acers Of the New-York State Division OF the League
Of American Wheelmen. and William * i,
has been appointed by Chief consul be , 81,
IN the yacancy No reason was given Tor the reS's-
nation OF Mr.. Resented.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16

The South Brooklyn Wheclmen are interested i
,o,l tournament at the clubhouse in Nintn-st
taIrnes ere PLAYED on Tuesday and Friday nights
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16
Globes and
Office
Stationery

shown here, from the little 6-inch ones at
25c, suitable for a chid's study-tab!e, to
the magnificent great $40 sorts, for library
or teachers use.
At the first Of the year there will be a
good many Office and desk changes. That
suggests Office and desk equipment, and that
would suggest Wanamaker's to anyone who
knew the advantages we offer in those lines.
Like these:-
400.page Ledger leather cover, Sis.
400-psge Journal leather cover, Sis.
4OO-psge Day Book, leather cover, 9l ..
400-page Cash Book, leather cover, Sis
600-page Cash Book, leather cover, SlS0.
Square Glass Inkstands, lOc.
l quart Jet Black Ink, 2Sc
quart Best Blue Black, soc.
Wanamaker Box Letter-hles 25c.
Wsna,nsker Falcon Pens per gross, soc.
Basement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16

AS to the quality Of
these fur garments,
we need say little
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-16
It renamed tor Drgm
ringer WuifS New York woman to in.

b'oS' NEW DIX WOllldl " Az
vent the novelty Finger Mufs that you now
find in our Glove Store. They are sort
of ovcr-gove, or mitten. AS foothold
sandal for the shoe so are they for the hand,
and fingers snap their tips at Jack FROST
but see them. Several sorts for women,
$3.50. Only On sale here.
We know not the cause. Per-
CiockS haps an awakening to the value
OF time. Perhaps discovery of the COM
oleteness of our clock stock. Perhaps better
display. But Our sales of clocks grow
apace. Santa Claus and Father Time shake
hands, and the reaper's scythe is sheathed
in holly. A little money has long arms
among our clocks.
The Springfield herald., 1898-02-04
Just What Miners Want.

All who are, or expect to be, in
terested in mines will be glad TO
know that Henry N. Copp, the
Washington, Cd. o. land lawyer,
has revised Cops Prospector's Man
uel. The mineralogical part Of the
work has been almost entirely re
written by a Colorado mining en-
glneer, who has had years of e1-
perience as prospector, assayer
and superintendent OF mines and
United States surveyor.
The book is a popular treatise
on assaying and meneralogv. and
will be found useful to all who
wish to discover mines. The first
part of the work gives the United
States mining laws and regula-
tIons, how to locate and survey a
mining clam. various forms and
much valuable information. The
price is 80 cents at the principal
book stores. or of the author.
The Springfield herald., 1898-02-04
That TriD East

May be for business or pleasure, or
both; but pleasure comes by max
ing business of travelling East o.
yer the Santa Fe Route as far as
Chicago.
Thirty miles the shortert line be-
tween Missouri river and Chicago;
that means quick time and sure
connections.
Track is straight, rock -ballasted,
with very Jew crossings at grade.
No prettier, cosier OF more com
iortalle trains enter Chicago than
those over the Santa Fe. 1hey are
vestibuled limited expresses. with
latest pattern Pullmans and Tree
chair cars. Meals in dining cars
served on plan of paying for what
is ordered.
Inquire of nearest agent, or ad-
dress &. I. Nicholson. G.P.A. Santa
Fe Route, Monadnock Building.
Chicago.
The Springfield herald., 1898-02-04
r. D. Homsher & Co.

We respectfully announce that
for cash we have determined to
make
DECIDED REDUCTION
in all our Cotton Goods, and Wool
ell Dress Goods, Tor clearing pur
poses. Give us a call IN above
line and you will find it satisiac
tory.
Full line of Groceries, Boots
and Shoes.
We also keep Harness Leather
and repairs, Sole and Valve leath-
er.
Approaching your past favors,
we ask for a continuance of same
and shall always give our patrons
the best, and all we can for the
money.
Yours for straight deal.
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