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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-12
IN SACRED ED|F|CES
Themes That Will Be Dis
cussed from the Pulpit.
WILL LECTURE ON JAPAN
Native Japanese to Sp.a ak Upon tho Past
Present and Future OF the Land of
Flowers from a Christian
Standpoint. ..

Services will De held at the various
churches Tomorrow as fololows:
Chestnut Avenue Methodist church.
Rev. NJ. S. CDlonna, Jr., pustor-Serv-
ices at III A. NJ ans, 1880 P. NJ. SubJ.c
in the morning: ION to Canaan;'' in
Washington Avenue NJ. E. cturch,
Rev. b. F. Lipscor,b. rastor-services
at II A. NJ. and 7:30 P. NJ
First Presbyterian church. Rev e. T.
Wexford. pastor.-Services at IN a. NJ
and 7:30 p NJ Subject in the morning:
hopeless Hope; in the ev:,ring Mr..
Yea taro Okano. of Japan, will deliver
an address. taking as his subject: ia
pan. Past, Present and Future" Mr..
ckano viii! appear in his nativ,z. cJs-
tune. Next Tuesday evening at 7:3O
O'Clock h: will deliver q s;ereSp;ican dec
ture on The Sunny S!dt' Of Life in ia
pan and the Battles Between China and
Japan, No admission fee viii BE-
charged.
Newport Nzws Baptist church, Rev.
{. c. Cox. p'lstor.-eS n'vces at II A. NJ.
am ' 40 P. NJ: Subject in the evening:
Christ as a Worker"
Second Baptist church. Rev Thomas
j. Mackay. IaStor.-Services at Ii "A M
ard 7:30 P. NJ. Subject in the mo4 ming:
Nh F'orce of a C0nsecrard Life" in
the evening: The Power OF the Cross
Of Chrst-What ii Will Accomplish in
Our City"
Thirtieth Street Christian church.
u \. NJ. and 100 P. NJ. Rev. d F.
Motley, of Johns Hopkins University,
will officiate at both services.
st. Parlls Episcopal church, Rey. J.
Francis Ribble, rector.-Services at II
\. NJ. and I:So p. NJ. Text in thu. morn
ing: And now abideth faith, hope,
charity. these three: but the greatest of
these is charity'-I Corinthians ~ ~
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-12
Prizes for Colorcd Child rem.

The awarding OF prizes given to the
colored children of the Ivy avenue pub
lie SCHOOL took place Thursday after
nuSn
In the intermediate grade Ellen Jones,
for scholarship. was awarded a gold
medal, donated by Philip Brown.
Anna 3. Crawley Won the second
prize, which was a neat edition of Tom
Browns School Days" given by James
w. Freeman.
Minnie L. Hunnicut, for department,
received gold medal, given by George
l.. Pugh.
John A. Edmonds was presented with
A book given by c. Fl. Robinson.
Perie Gordon received book enti-
l!cd, "A Flock of Boys and Girls" Civ
n by Wilbert B. Rice.
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Will Use Dynamite Today

Between l and 2 O'Clock this afternoon
the first charge Of dynamite will be set
off to blow up the wreck of the steamer
'Wyanoke.
Yesterday schooner arrived from
Cape Charles bringing nearly six tons
OF dynamite to be used in removing the
wreck. a small charge of the explosive
VIII be used today. 1t is thought that
800 pounds VIII be placed in the hull OF
the old steamer this morning and will
be set off by means of an electric bat
terry. 1t is estimated that it will re-
quire about six tons OF dynamite to re-
move the Wrack
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their Guilt Fully Proven

After running for over Ws1 k, our
~ I'd challenge remains unans Wered.
They Dart. not expose their whSels to a
competitive test, for they know that We
have the strongest and eas.Sst running
waeels on earth. Had you not b tier
cmpare them? Look at al the wheels
off. red for sole in this city and then
come and lock at ours. We will abide
by your decision, as We know that, after
having seen the only '9S bicycle that has
really something new on 1t, our auto
matte coaster and '5raks Cfound only on
our VIII slsl, you WIFI have no ether.
BY the way, tie people who don't ike
Fred G.. Kipper are those who don't
know him.
Funny. isn't it?
OF course, his competitors have emil
n@ntly good r,asons for the bias of their
opinions.
Have you?
If not. come and let's get acquainted.
NEWPORT NEWS CYCLE CO,
As managed by Frei. G. Ripper,
fe 12-tf 221 Twenty seventh st.
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Death of MT. John Ludlow :.

Mr.. John Ludlow, father Of Mrs.
Fred Read Wife Of the postmaster.
died yesterday morning at 10:30 O'Clock
after an extended illness, continuing
over number of months.
Mr.. Ludlow was formerly an employee
at the shipyard.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
afternoon and the interment will be
made in Greenla wn.
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En0OrHe the lSill.

fHh5 announcement yesterday that
Hon. Thomas Temlle Powell had intro
ducsd q bill in the House of Delega ties
for the purpose of I.galizing primary
elections in this city has met with gen
eral approval. The majority of Deno-
Gratis are anxious to have safeguar DIS
thrs'wn around the eli cton held for the
purpose of selecting candidates and del
egates. 1t is thought that the bill will
pass,
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Dog House Buried.

The city dog pound, which was sit
ua,ted near 'fKiondike," just outside of
the corporate limits, was destroyed by
fire last night The. fire was discovered
about 8 o'clock. and the building, a one
story frame structure, was soon con-
sumed. There were several dogs con-
fined in the building, and it is supposed
they were burned to death. The fire
was of incendiary origin, the building
having been set fire by some enemy of
Dog Catcher Mason Bridgeforth.
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Assistant Postmaster seriously i'll.

Assistant Postmaster Harry w
Barnes continues seriously i'll at his
home in East END.
Mr.. Barnes recently took his vacation
and went to his Old home at Chester
Pa, expecting to profit by the rest.
When he returned he was able to be at
the Office only two days before he was
confined to his house.
The assistant postmaster was some
what better Wednesday, but since that
time there has been no change in his
condition.
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Kicked bya Horse.

Mr. Marion G.. Davis was painfully
kicked by a horse on Eighteenth street
late yesterday afternoon. MIR. Davis
was standing near a horse owned by
Mr.. c. w. Cluverus, when the animal.
becoming fractions, kicked at him.
striking him in the left side. The in
jury is painful but not serious.
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s9.052. 400 FOR FORTIFICATION
(RY TelacrarSh \

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE Senate
committee on appropriations today
completed consideration of the fortifi-
cation appropriatin bill. The commit
tee recommended increases which
double the figures OF THE bin as it pass
ed the House.
The total amount carried by the bill
as agreed upon is a little over 50. G52, 499
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PGlice Court.

Justice Brown disposed Of the follow
ing ca ses in the Police Court yesterday
morning:
Maggie Cline, disorderly; fined SO and
costs.
f. W. Lipscomb, drunk; fined 81 and
costs.
Jessie Jones (colored), larceny; sent
on to the grand jury.
Frank Rodgers, disorderly; contin-
ued.
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Investment company Chartered.

Judge Barham yesterday granted, in
vacation,a charter to the Columbia In
vestment Association of Newport News,
the capital stock of which shall be not
less than $1,000 nor more than $25.000
The charter members of this company
are ]. II. Haywood, p. c.. Colrigan,
Philip Brown, N. b. CLARK and F. J.
SAMSON, all cOlOred.
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MRS. .ASHBY RETURNS.

NEW YORK, Feb. 11.-Among the
passengers who arrived this morning
pc" steamer Advance from Colon was
Mrs. Glare Ashby, With her daughter
Mrs. Ashby is the widow of Colone
Ashby. late United States consul al
Colon, who lost his life while sailing IL
small boat near that city The con
i:uls body had not been recovered uI
to the time the Advance left Colon.
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New Hose Wagon.

Mr. ]. A. Hrshberg stated yesterday
that the fire commissioners Will award
the contract for the new hose wagon
for the fire department within the next
week.
1t is estimated that the cart will cost
a bout $500.
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VIRGINIA PosTMAsTERs.
(By Telegraph.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 11.-tFNnurth
class postma sters have been appointed
for Virginia as follows: $s
Gatewood, Thomas H. Gordon; Hnl-s
,ywood. lisa bella Beasley: Nasbie, Wade
r. kenady; Reads Wharf. e. M. Nor
ley; Shack sMalls. D. r. CrakeS.
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Valentine Day. February "A.

Ne valentine will be more acceptable
than one OF those beautiful tin types
made by Wagner. 2412 Washington
avenue, Newport News, and also in
Phoebus, Va. feb9-5t.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-12

Drop In the basement OF the Citizens
end Marine Bank; you Will have no
tronbie In finding the seller. Houses and
lots in all sections Of the city. Powell
Bros & King. feb 2-t1.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-12

If you are anxious to have that which
is pure and Wholesome in cracksr. ask
your grocer for the kind that have the
word Fox on them and get the best.
fe L 1t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-12

Wood delivered in amy part OF the
city for 80 cents per load, cash. M. s..
Warren, 445 Twenty NINTH street.
Phone 261s fe6-2m.
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A Happy Woman

Is the fouHekeeper who buys her coal
and wood from the Warwick Coal and
Wood Co. TWenty-eiGhth street. ia Il tt
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-12

DR.. D. S. Harmon. optician. Ely ax-
aminesi free. 958 Main street, over s
and 10 cent store. Norfolk. Va
de 2-tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-12

Some pes p.ssr are careless and take
anything their grocer has a mind to
give them; ana again thSre are others
that irs;s; On having the best. II you
are ore Of TIKI, latter kind try a pound
of FoN's Crackers and you will never
take any ether. We pride ourselves on
the quality OF our crackers. &c 12-1t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-12

1t is often hard matter to convince
a brass band that it Isn't the ensiTe
procession.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-12

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken Or grippe.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-12

Shame seldom comes to man unless
he invites 1t.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-12

Deposit your clothes money with us
1t Will pay you good interest.
WOODWARD & WOMBLE.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-12

Cascareys stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never slcFen. weaken of grippe
l0c-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-12

Csscarets stimulate liver. XII 7neys and
bowels. Never slcken, weaken Or griIe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18
DlED

LIPscoAIB-At Plum Bayou, Thurs day morning February r, 1898, at 6 o'clock. MRS, SUE LIPsCoMB, age about 34 years. Funeral services at 1 D. m. today at the family residence. at Plum Bayou.
 Mrs. Lipscomb was the wife of J. T. Lipseomb, q prominent planter of thiseounty. She was the daughter of the late James E. Coore, ami was q sister of MT. Jesse R. Goore, of Mrs k. H, Williams and of Mrs. J. P. Collier, of Fort Smith. She leaves surviving her q husband and three small children, all boys, to whom the GRAPHIC extends it's sympaty and condolenee in this their hour of bereavement.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

Stop Dragging yourself with quack nostrums or cures" Get a well known pharmaceutical remedy that will do the work. Catarrh and Cold in the head will not cause suffering il Ely's Cream Balm is used. Druggist will supply 10c. trial size or 50c. full size. We mail it.
 ELY BROS 56 Warren St N. Y. City.
 Rev. John Reid, Jr. of Great Falls, Mont, recommended Ely's Cream Balm to me. I can emphasize his statement, "It is a positive cure for eatarfh if used as directed. ."-Rev. FRANCIS ". POOLE, Pastor Central Pres. church, Helena Mont.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18
GRIN RND PROVISION.
CHICAGO MARKET.

On account of my room not being large enough, have moved my Kin dergarten into the school house on the Dewoody block, Fifth avenue. Will take children from to years old. l have a complete Kindergar= ten outfit, with the latest improved methods, and solicit the patronage of my friends and the public.
 PIG 1t. Mss SALLIE BYRD.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

Under the direction of the State Sunday School Association, Pine Bluff is to have, at Merrill Institute Saturday, February 26., 3 D. m, Prof. H. M. Hammill, nternational field worker. Cur State President Mr. ]. D. Wrinkle, of Fort Smith, will also be present. Mir Hamill will, at the time and place above stated. address the Sunday school workers of the city. Let every one interested iii Sunday school work give their presence and enjoy the treat in store for them.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18
Household Necessity

Gascarets Candy Cathartie, the most wonderful medical discovery of the age, pleasant and refreshing to the taste, act gently and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels, elens- ing the entire system, dispel colds, cure headache, fever, habitual consti- patton and biIiousness. Please buy and try a box of c. c. c. to-day; 10, 9. 30 cents. Sold and guaranteed to cure by all druggists. 12-30eod
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

If you want a spring suit made to order by q practical workmen, call and see my new stock. l don't rep resent "tailors ta the trade;s any order given to me is made in my workshop i'll your city. fry me on your Spring suit.
 l6 ct BURNS, the Tailor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

Miss Bell Hogg left this afternoon |or her home at Altheimer to spend
 beveral days with her parents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

EcON0MY in taking Hoods Sar-
 @ saparilla, because " 100 doses one klollar" is peculiar to and true only of khe One True BLOOD Purifier.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

MT. D. II. Adams, of Georgia, is |the guest of his brother, Capt. k. R. Adams.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

The lady who sells the greatest humber of tickets for the Y. Nj. II. A. taelSwaIk will be awarded q hand
 |ome prize. 1
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

Miss Lutie Grace arrived in the pity at noon today and will spend a
 lew days with her parents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

Mr. NJ. W Ware, a prominent planter of Garretson, is a visitor in this city today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

Gunther's famous chocolates and
 !honhons at Mitchell's, only, POS Main Street. II 15 If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

MT. H. H. B. Bauer, of Memphis, arrived in the city yesterday to visit relatives and friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

If you want good home on the nstallment plan, see Roberts X Johnson. l-30 dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

Desirable homes for sale on East 9th avenue. Installmeat plan. See Roberts < Johnson. l-30 If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

MT. J. A. Coles is out again, after q
 brlef spell of sickness.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

Miss Mamie Mann is expected in rom Rives this afternoon to spend few days at home.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

The congregation of the Christian Church will worship in their new church building, corner sixth and Beech, next Sabbath. The new church will be formally dedicated the first Sunday in March
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

Catarrh in the Head. that trouble |some and disgusting disease, may be |entirely cured by thorough course
 |of Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great EbloOd purifier,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

Fresh boneless pig feet and canned beef at Joe c. Meyers. LIS If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

Major C. G. Newman and Mrs.
 Freeman and child returned today rom short trip to Hot Springs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

Hear the lecture ofF. Marion Craw ford at the opera house tonight Admission only 30 cents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

MT. Creed Taylor shot mad dog about 3 o'clock this afternoon in Me Multys stable on East Barraque street. The dog had bitten DO one
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18
BROKER
COTTON MHRKETS.
NEW YORK.

New York, N Y. February IS Cotton-Dull; Spots quiet and un- changed; middliAg 6K.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

Hoods Pills cure nausea, sick
 |headache, indigestion, billiousness.
 |All druggists. 25c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18
NEW ORLEANS.

New Orleans, La, February 18.- Gotton-Spots steady and unchanged middling 5b.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

! Mr. R. M. stoval, of De Kalb. is
 visitor in this city today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

The steamer Dardanelle arrived at the Pine Bluff wharf today loaded with cotton and seed; it pulled a large loaded barge.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

MT. W. II. Lockhart, came down from Little Rock yesterday, and is |registeree at the Arlington.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

Telephone A. Brewster & Son
 for prices and PAINTERS if you
 arc thinking of painting your house. l-23
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18
CAST RrA-.

This week we will make specia |pw price on ail toilet soap. B MCCAIN GRocERY Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18
LIVERPOOL.

Liverpool, February 18-Gotton- Demand moderate; middling, 3 IT. 32d; sales, ,S6O; receipts, 9 .000.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

Money to loan on city property See Roberts X Johnson. l-3O dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18
kI0TICE

NOTICE.
 Notice is hereby given that the law firm of White & Street as here tofore existing is dissolved on and after this. date by mutual consent. Either party may settle the out standing affairs of the firm.
 H KING WHITE, d2t W. G. STREET. Pine Bluff, Ark, Feb. IS, 1898.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

Eggs for matching from thorough bred Buff Cochin fowls. Price $l.5O per setting. New Phone. Gro.
 INNING. d2t aw X 1w lt x " 2-9.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

Nc have just received the largest stock of Garden seed ever brought to this market. Mccain Gro. Co. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

MT. S. Q. seyier, q prominent citizen of Camden, is in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

New shipment of fresh buckwheat and maple syrup atJoe c. Meyers If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

MT. F. J. Wassell, of Little Rock, is 6 visitor in this city today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

Miss Aleen Cunningham, who has been theguest ofthe Misses Dewoody for several weeks. will leave for her home in Fayetteville, next Tuesday.
 Drink Coca-colo for headache and exhaustion, at Mitchell's, POS Main street. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

Mr. l. Ederingb Sisos Little Rock is guest of the Trulock today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

MT. A. ]. Clemmons, Of 'idy, is a
 guest of the Truloe7 oday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18
PINE BLUFF DAILY GRAPHIC.
GEO s. vHnnIHNT, City Editor.
WEATHER FORECAST.

Threatening weather with light rain in south portion tonight, selear- ing Saturday. Much colder.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

Mr. J. A. Miller, 6i Plum Bayou, is in the city today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18
CITY ITEMS.

Mir. J. M. Parker is r day. 9a ts4-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

n ESIRABLE homes on East 9th ave. for orts & Johnson 1-30 dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

MFW and secondhand wheels for sale by " HARRY T, 0LCOTT, agent for Stcr- ling Bicycle. 2-14-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-02-18

FOR sALE-Lot corner Third avenue and Cherry street, Price reasonable and terms Of payment to suit purchaser,
 GEO. W, RITCHIE, l.23 eff With Bluff City Lumber Co.
The Bossier banner., 1898-12-15
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Savings Deposits.
Merchants and Farmers Bank, }

Merchants and Farmers Bank, }
Corner Spring and Texas Streets, Z
SHREVEPORT, La }
The Savings Deposits of the Bank
is one of its deservedly popular fea-
lures. Interests at the rate of three
per cent per annum is allowed on all
sums of one dollar and upwards re-
naming on deposit three or more
calendar months.
When made during the first three
days of any month, interest is allowed
on these deposits as if made on the
first day of the month. Interest on
all sums not withdrawn will be paya-
BILE on the first days of February aud
August, and interest not then with
drawn is added to the principal,
thereby giving depositors compound
interests.
Deposits may be made by married
women or minors, in their own names.
Facilities are given depositors to
draw money.
Deposits made for longer period
than six months draw a higher rate
than ordinary savings deposits.
The Bossier banner., 1898-12-15
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Mrs. w. T. Brown, of Winston, n.
c., visited her aunt, Mrs. ". NJ.
Abney, this week.
Rev. r. S. Collier left Yesterday to
attend the Methodist State Confer
ence, which will meet at Mansfield
to-day.
Mrs. D. J. Rogers, of Brandon,
Texas, after q visit to her son, Mr..
L. G. Smith, returned to her home
last week.
Elder E. O. Ware, the correspond
ing secretary of the Louisiana Bap
tist State Mission Board, will preach
the Dedication sermon at the new
Baptist church house in this place
next Sunday, at IL a. m.
The Bossier banner., 1898-12-15

EVERYTHING IN SEAsON.-That
IS tue trade rule | work by. Some
things are always in season-count
on finding them. Some things come
and go when they ought to be here,
and you can get them instead of ex-
cuses. Bottom prices every time.
| try to make to days trade enlarge
to morrow's. l have just received a
large invoice of Myers Albatross
Flour, equal to the best flour manu-
facturered. If you need a barrel
of this superior brand, would be
pleased to fill your order. The best
of dry goods and groceries at prices
to suit your pocket book.
&. O. GAYLE.
The Bossier banner., 1898-12-15

CHEAP RATES TO THE OLD
STATES FOR THE HoLIDAYs-On
December Goth and 21st, the Cotton
Belt Route will sell round trip tick.
cts to points in the southeast east cf
the Mississippi and south of the
Ohio River, at rate of one fare for
the round trip. Tickets will be on
sale ouly on these two days, and will
be good to return any time within
thirty days from date of sale.
This will be an excellent chance
to spend Christmas with the Old
Folks at the Old Home, in the Old
States. For full particulars, rates,
schedules, ETC., call on the nearest
ticket agent of the Cotton Belt
Route, or address E. w. La aBeaume,
G. p. and T. A., st. Louis, Mo.