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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-06
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION
TO He Held I'm Houston ON septembe
1900


To he Held I'm Houston on September
q, 1900.
special examination will be held by
the postoffice board of examiners in the
city of Houston September 6, commencing
at a. m. for the positions OF clerk and
carrier in the postoffice in this city.
The examination will consist Of spelling,
arithmetic. letter writing, penmanship,
copying from plain copy. geography of the
United States and reading addresses. The
arithmetic will consist OF tests in the
fundamental principles, extending as fur
as common and decimal fractions and eni-
bracing problems.
The age limitations for this examination
are as follows: Clerk. not less than Is
years; carrier, between 81 and 40.
Applicants for carrier must weigh at
least 125 pounds. must be not less than .
feet inches in height and must file with
their applications medical certificate.
showing them to be not under the re-
CURED weight and height and to possess
the required physical qualifications.
No application will be accepted for this
examination unless filed in complete form
with the board at the postoffice In the city
of Houston, before the hour of closing
business on August 80, 1899.
Applications should be filed promptly, In
uIueI tudL tlIue may TenHlu LOT COTTeC-
ton If necessary.
This examination is open to all citizens
of the United States who may desire to
enter the service. and who comply with
the requirements. All such persons are
invited to apply; but attention Is invited
to the fact that 1t is the practice of the
postoface department in making appoint
ments to the grades of clerk and carrier
to give preference to those eligibles who
are legal residents of the territory In
cluded within the general postal delivery
OF the city in which the examination is
held Subject to this preference appi-
cants will be examined. graded and certl-
fed, with entire impartisllty, and wholly
without regard to any consideration save
their ability as shown by the grade they
attain in the examination
For application blanks, full instructions,
specimen examination questions, are In
formation relative to the duties and sal
aries of the different positions, and the
location of the examination room. apply
to the secretary of the board of examiners
at the postofflce in the city of Houston.
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Of the work in putting on SUFFICIENT

OF the work In putting on sufficient
number OF men to clean the bitches.
A number OF instances were cited where
grass and weeds were growing In the
streets and street bitches.
Mr. woodhead suggested that Mr. Albert
E. Hyde, distinguished sanltarian, would
soon visit the State to deliver some lee
lures on sanitation and he thought 1t well
that this committee extend him an ie-:ta-
ton to visit Houston and lecture here.
The idea was accepted as a good one
and the chairman and secretary were au-
thorized to Invite Mr.. Hyde on behalf of
the committee and a committee, consisting
of Messrs. Woodhead Berger and Otto
was appointed TO arrange for the lecture
On motion the meeting adjourned till
next Wednesday at p. m. at the rooms
of the Business League.
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awarded by Mrs. c. H. Richards. The fol-
lowing ladies and gentlemen were pres
emit: Misses Hattie Love, Abbie Fields
Mamie Miller. Katie Richter. Lizzie Bar
ker. MAY Garrett, Sallie Wacey, Mary
Adams, Lizzie wacey. Grace Adams, Hal
lie Glenn. Mary Street Beulah Smith, Eva
brady. Lille Mullenwig, Gertie Wayne
and Messrs. Jacob Blair, Ed Brown Eddie
Hughes, sgd Brown, Charles Daffan. Fred
Hahn, Sam Pierce. Dave Wacey, paui
Selke, W. NJ. Love. Coleman Wggin, Wei
Love. Joe Miller, VIM. Clark. Pete O'Day.
Johr Hardy, Dennie Collins. $, P. sehohig,
James RULER. George Richter, Mrs A.
Valentine. Mrs. B. w. Quin, Dr.. and Mrs.
W. e. Johnson Mr.. and Mrs. C-H. Rich
ards and others.
A very pleasant evening was spent and
all pronounced Mr.. and Mrs G. II. Rich-
ards popular host and hostess.
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DALLAS STATE FAIR.
Advertising Car Here Yesterday.
Chances Made.


Messrs. w. s. Adair, press agent and
]. w. Smith, advertising agent for tho
Dallas State fair, were here yesterday
with their advertising car. The fourteenth
session of the fair will be commenced on
September rs. In speaking of 1t Mr.. Adair
said to Post reporter:
1.-THE entertainment will be on greater
scale than ever. and the prospects for an
t.uprecedentedly large attendance are very
bright. All the oil buildings have been
ovcrlauled and remoiclnd rud some of
them assigned to different uses. Machin-
cry hnll has been clcalcd of its machinery,
provided with a large nunbs- OF seats.
waXed iloor for dancing stage twenty
five feet deep by seventy-Hve feet VIDE
and dubbed convention hall. 1t VIII be
dedicated to the service of the orders and
organizations having days at the fair. This
will relieve Music hall of all these gath
erings and leave It exclusively for the con-
tinuous free concerts to be given by Con-
.erno's Ninth Regiment band. The ma
chnery from Machinery hall has been rele-
gated to the building formerly occupied
by the vehicle exhibits, which, with the
two story addition. extending down to the
vehicle exit, will be ample for the display
of all the machinery. building has been
erected near the main entrance to Conven-
ton hall for a cafe. Another building has
been erected just west OF the poultry de-
partment building for the accommodation
Of the dogs which will be entered In the
bench show, At the east end OF the race
course is the building of the grand order
of the Kaliphs. In addition to the changes
in old buildings and the erection of now
ones, Captain Sydney Smith, the secre-
tnry and general MANAGER, has given mucn
attention to the adornment of the
grounds"
Messrs Adair and Smith will leave with
their car for the Panhandle country this
morning.
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Shoe Department,

Lot 416-Broken sizes Kid Oxford ~
pointed toes, patent leather tipt
low heels. worth more. ~
Lot 710-Broken sizes Kid Oxford M
some pointed. some round ton ~
leather tips. hand turned solss
medium opera heels, I'D
worth $500, now .................lt1
Lot 706-Broken sizes Black Kid 01ia)
tip of same, round toes, medium A
opera heels. sell at $3.50. nox..a I'LL
Lot 707--Broken sizes cloth vestius N
opera toe. patent leather tip, Aiih I
Oxfords, sell regularly at {2.sa Il
now ............... .,...,......,.., u I
Lot 70S-Broken sizes Oxford TlA ~
leather tip and trimmed quarter tns
opera heels. sell always AZ HG.
HOW .,...ssssssssststU W
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TOTAL OF sIxTY-oNE.
Local station Continues to EMIL.

Local Station Continues to Enlist
Volunteer Recruits.
The recruits secured by the local sta
tion for the Thirty-third infantry are as
follows, three having been rejected dur
ing the day:
John P. Mcdonald, aged 20 (parents
corsenD. real estate agent.
Ralph Sharp. aged 81, railroad en-
ploye
Edward w. Smith. aged 90, laborer
All three OF the men are from this city.
A total of sixty-one men has been enlisted
here up to date. Lieutenant Coffey, the
officer in charge of the station, is not adj
vised as to how long 1t will be kept open.
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Hosiery.
s. Fast Black Seamless Hose,

Ladies' Fast Black Seamless Hose,
double heel and toe, Oz-
l5c quality, 8 pairs for. 6oN
Ladies' fast black and tan, Scotch plaids
and fancy colors. odds and ends, Sample
Hose, cotton and Isle thread, .,G.r
Ladies' fast black imported, extra fine
Maco cotton. full regular, with )E-
unhleaehed feet, S5c quality, for. %CS
Children's fast black, ribbed. seamless,
double knee, -
heel and toe observation-disclosures. DC
Children's Fast Black Bicycle Ribbed
Hose, medium and heavy weight a.-
full regular, double heel and toe. lcS
Children's fast black. tan and Scotch
plaids. odds and ends, En-
8 pairs for Observation-Disclosures. oO(
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An Apron surprise Party.

An apron surprise party was given At
the residence Of Mrs. c. H. Richards
Wednesday evening. August 2, In honor OF
Miss Eva Bradley. who will leave the city
today for Loyelady, her future home. the
party was gotten up by Misses Hattie Love
and Beulah Smith. There was music and
dancing and refreshments were served
about II p. m. Mrs, Jacob Bias won the
BOBBY prize for the best sewer. II Vas
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Lace Curtains,

Nottinghams, 81 yards, 90 inch,, u
etru and white. odd lots aud cdd y
regular price 1890, $3.50 aud ysS H
this week IL
Swiss Curtains, dotted and plain i, ~
wide, yards long. odd pairs ~ |. \ r
uiar price s1.0o, sl.75 and s,,oo.., h
Irish Point Curtains. white scru n
wide. odd lots. II
regular price $500 and $3.50.
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Mems Furnishing,

Mems Scotch Madras Negliges sAta q
with detached cuffs to match, IN
Soc value .........''."'.~ 4 4
Mems genuine Scotch Madras Me-
Shirts, detached cuffs OF same, d0
75c value ................,.....
Mems genuine French Madras Nep1
Shirts, detached cuffs to match, M
S1.00 value ...................,''..',
Boys Percale Shirt Waists, laundtiu = !
lars attached or detached, .34
roc value ,,...'''..'',
Mems and Boys Rolled Gold LINZ Y
Buttons. regular SOC value, &
your choice of large assortment 6
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Mattings;.

China Mating. finest quality nj
regular price Soc VII
Japan Mating, linen warp, earn, ~
designs, regular price isc. JV
China Waiting, very heavy. IS,
regular price 25c 80
Remnants Mattings. Lipoleum n, !.
Cloth at HALF PRICE. ~ \
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Drawers.
Corset Covers,
Ladies' Dress Skirts.

Odds and ends Of handsomely trimmed
Black Taffeta silk skirts, regular e IN
price $4,000 and s12 .......... utuu
odds and ends of best quality 3rocaded
Silk Skirts. regular price $500 z 90
and IS. 90 -. Observation-Disclosures. OIVU
Just Received-A beautiful new lot OF
navy blue Broadcloth Skirts. strictly
tailor made an elegant skirt for 4 az
the money, price ................. VtOO
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tober was fully discussed. SO far about
forty men, or a full company, under the
regulations of the Texas Volunteer Guard
association. have signlfed thier intention
OF making the trip and 1t is expected that
large number Of others will join the
movement in the near future. Prepara-
tons for the Journey are already under
way. M.a
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ner would result in further advances ~
quotations for crude oil he would he !,
most welcome guest.-Corsicana Sur.
Mr.. Bonner has returned to Housto,
He says that on his first visit to Corsicana
the price OF crude oil Jumped from 30 Ia
90 cents, on his second visit to 70 cents
and upon his recent visit il went 10 7s
cents. On his last visit he closed A d.ai
for tns output Of seven extra wells -
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List Of packages remaining at American
Express company's office for week ending
Light Guard Meeting.

A well attended meeting Of the Houston
Light Guard was held at the armory last
night and the matter OF attending the
Dewey reception In New York city IN oc.
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undeIiyered rackagc..

List of goods on hand at the Pacific Ex-
press office for the week ending August s.:
D. V. Chatham, VIM Cumby, r. H. CO.
misky, Fred Clark, W. H. Douohue. Mrs,
Lille Daniel, g. Doland, C. F. Dey, Paul
Farrell, f. s. Glover. J, L. Gilbert, +. B,
Hogg, f. Hoeaich. Charles Jasspon. p o,
Cameron, Texas; Mrs. A. o. McGee, Alief
Texas; Alice Rolling, w. II. Roberts. Mrs
d. II. Shaeffer, Bob Schofi, Il. p Turner,
Captain Thomas, G. g. Wilkinson.
List Of packages remaining on hand with
Wells. Fargo & Co. for the week ending
Saturday. August S;
Lizzie Anderson, b. II. Arnold, A. O.
Bennett, ]. Ic. Blair. b. +. Bonner. Uyalde
Burns, Alex Bartlingck, S. H, Brsshear,
tbs, j. Castro, A. II. CARVER, J. d. Dupree
Charles A. Dumble, J. w. Darr, b. l.
Egorton, Lawson Estelle, G.. Fritz, Mollie
Flanagan. George Floyd, Matte Foster. A.
Greenfield, II. Goddard. Warren Hinton
w. l.. Howe, G. w. Hayden, Mira. Hecker
A. Hennessey, NJ, G. Kohn. H. 7. Leanard
A. X. Moore, G. Mitchell. C, H. Meyer a
Co. j. w. Neville, George Polemanokos
Mollie Kicks, VIM. Reopen a c., Robert
son, Foote & Co.. w. c, Roberts. Car
Reiff. Mrs. A. l.. Rudersdorf. II. Silver
berg, Lee Smalley. J. p. Roberts, A. j
Wright, s. b. Wray.
List Of packages remaining at American
Express company's office for week ending
August s.:
J. ]. Blanden. w. o. Breedlove, VIM
Banks, James Dow. Mrs w. H. Elliott
J. d. Eggleston. Leroy Francis. S. G. Gay
J. NJ. Gibson, w, 8. Hunt, Phil Hart, VIII
liam Kiigore. W. NJ, Krstoar. ]. X Lang
j. Lee. II. s. McCullan. |. N. Nelson. r. 8
Price. Lillian Rivers, r. A. Randle, w. III
Spann. Dan II. Triplett. Hiram A. Wood
Mrs. Abbie York.
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Ladies' Wash Skirts.

Odds and ends of Ladies' Linen Crash and
Brown Linen Skirts, 10
at. sl.3s CSC. soc and I,OJ
Odds and ends Of Ladies' White Pique
and Duck Skirts, q 40
at. .s2.4s, s1.b0, CSC and Zi+J
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Sorsicana. Mr., Bonner says the refinery
~ me Southwestern Oil company win
t rh1,mmence operation in this city within
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Carpets.

Odd lengths and odd lots !, s,,... 4
pet, regular price soc and sls M X 9
week, made, laid and lined. ~
Moquette and Administer c.. 4
lengths OF carpets aud border ~
for medium sized room. rs.ni. "
Sl.0o and st.25 this weei 'ssul n
made, laid and lined. !. an IN
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Mr.. B. r, Bonner, manager of the South
western OIL company. was In the city last
nisht. II frequent visits from Mr.. Bon.
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Wash Goods.

l21kc quality fancy Coored Piques.
new and pretty designs. Sc
zoe quality sheer and beautiful fancy
Batiste, rich and beautiful de- &1C
signs, yard ................,.....
zoe quality 32-inch real Zephyr Bingham.
IN fancy stripe and checks. I'M,
35c qualty-Our finest imported Scotch
Madras, oxford and French Jf1c
Percales. yard ................... AoS
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Notions.
Ladies' Black Elastic Jet Belts.

Ladies' Black Elastic Jet Belts, QEC
with fancy buckles ................CS
Ladies Neck and Belt Buckles, in gilt.
oxidized steel and black, enam- alC
eled and jewel set......26c and AoS
Ladies' Agate Fan Chains in white, 0Or
blue. green and navy. Csc and NV
Gold Wire Beauty Pins. 1Sc
per dozen ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Ao@
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'ne Editor Of The Post
houston. Texas. August 5.--I would like
!" ssi' the attention Of the health oft,cer
sa' Inc citizens COMMITTEES 70 the lmpos-
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Domestic.

5est quality Amoskesg Apro, :, 4 .
dinsham. regular Sl-sc cns Ma
Sc soft finished Bleached ~ ssa1's'
regular TIC quality D0@ess
se Incl Enslish and French p. ',,.;.
regular 10c quality Z! NJ
IT, RAJ ready srd,, made Sheets, ven ~.
regular 49c quality a
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Ladies' Ready-to-Wear Dept.
Gowns and Chemise.

sec real Muslin Gowns,
neck and yoke trimmed with 9OC
tucks and ruffle ............'.'.'
7sc Muslin Gowns, Jokes trimmed with
tucks. ruffles and embroidery 4SC
edges, at ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Csc Muslin Gowns.
sertions and tucks. sale price,.
81 80 handsomely trimmed Gowns, Csc
only ............ ........'...''''.
4oc best Muslin Chemise. finished with
neat band. 25C
ut ......,....... ..'...''''''''''''
75c Muslin Chemise. with fancy Jokes OF
embroidery. tucklng and iaee' doc
Mt ............... ....r..........''.
500 handsomely trimmed 40
Chemises, now ..................' INV
Shirt Waists.
Odds AMI ends in Ladies
Percale Shirt Waists .ORC
Handsomely trimmed White Lawn and
Piq lie Shirt Waists, in ODDS ana on
ends, at Sl.9S, $l.5U, Sl.25 9Se ana IiOU
Underskirts.
4sc best Muslin Understands,
trimmed with tucks and hem. Doc
yoke band INSTRUMENTATION. ~
Csc best Muslin Underskirts. AOC
trim med with rnifle and tucks.. f0~
s1.00 Muslin Underskirts. trimmed with
umbrella flounce. zSc
edged with embroidery ,........ "
odds and ends OF Understands. trimmed
with Torchon Lace and Embroidery
and tucSs, R0r
regular price. sl25 and sl.@.... o9S
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Under the stimulus of a successful midsummer
Clearance Sale we have prepared for Monday
colieciion of bargains in ODD LOTS, ODDS
and ENDS and REMNANTS of everything per-
tanning to a First Class Dry Goods Emporium.
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Embroideries and Lace

choice selection of Swiss, Nainsook and
Hamburg Embro,deries. from ga to
inches wide, IT.
regular price. 25c and s5c........ lZS
A nice selection of Swiss, Nainsook and
Hamburg Embroideries. inches to
II inches wide. No.
regular price 75c ..............,.f C(
A large assortment Of Oriental Laces,
from to 10 inches wide. regular lE-
price Csc and 4Oc ............... lOC
A nice assortment of Oriental Laces.
from to 10 inches wide. o.
regular price soc and 75c....... AcC
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Underskirts.
Linens.

1-sc quality all Linen Checked Ec
Crash Toweling, yard ............ ~
12lsc quality 4o-inch fancy Curtain Zlc
Scrim, yard .......................
s5c quality 5s-inoh Bleached Satin Finish
Table Damask. 1OC
yard .......... ....'''.'..'..'...s.
Sc So quality so White H0neye0nD 64c
81. % quality extra large and heavy
Honeycomb Towels, 2s1c
dozen ......... ........., ..... .,... - - ~
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Rugs.

Smyrna Rugs, y
soxso. regular price $50.
Smyrna Rugs, ''''''ses
2exS4. regular price $3.50.
Smyrna Rugs, '''''s' n Y Y
1sxss, regular price SIX Cn|
japanese Rugs, ''''':s h
lSxSt, regular price 900. VI
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Gloves, Handkerchiefs
and Fans.

2-clasp Kayser Lisle Thread Gloves, DC
black and tan OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
2-clasp Kuyser Isle Thread Gloves. S0C
gray, pearl and black ............ wv
2-clasp Kayser tip Silk Gloves. zSC
black, white, pearl and gray. .sSc ~
&c Japanese Paper Fans, Err
Japanese Folding Fans, QEC
at .... .35c, CSC, 20c 15c. 10c ando
Children's Colored Bordered Hand AC
kerchiefs at ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ~
Children's White Embroidered Handker
chiefs, hemstitched and 90
lace edge .......'..'..'.....'.'.'..
20 White Embroidered Handker- t0In
chiefs. bemstitched scolloped edge iL2G
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Umbrellas.

Ladies' 26-inch English Serge Umbrellas.
steel rods and fancy crook and -Ar,
metal handles ........ ......,..... wv
Ladies and Gents 26 aud 2S-inch best
Garcia Umbrella steel rods and Para
COR frame, natural wood,
sterling silver trimmed and nm
Dresden handles ................ IuO
Ladies and Gents &c and 2S-inch pure
silk Umbrellas hemmed or selvege
edge, silk cases, natural wood IL
ivory. bone and metal handles. IL ~
Ladies and Gents extra fine Persian
Oiled silk Umbrellas, warranted to
wear, fancy club and natural
wood handles, with sterling 2 mn
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Corsets,

Odds and ends in all our popular makes
OF Corsets at greatly reduced prices.
75c extra good quality Summer poe
Corsets. at ...............'..-....-
81 90 and 5-hook Summer zOr
Corsets, at ............,...........
$500 and SO. 90 French Corsets, IN
at .....,......'........ wv
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Silks and Dress Goods.

SITE and s.. 90 quality--Our finest English
Long Cloths. l2-yard pieces 0k
per piece ...................''... NV
csc quality 33-inch solid colored
organdy, Evening Shades. l0In
Csc quality 72-inch White
French Organdy, 04n
, 2oc quality fancy Dlmity India Linon,
Sheer Persian Lawn and Piaue, rAr,
yard .,.....,... ....'...............
l5c quality fancy striped and
checked Dmity Rlr
yard .,......s.. ...................
12izc quality extra heavy White SC
Pique, yard ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ~
&c quality White Checked Nalnsook
s gaad D Unity. ................ 34c
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Y Third Ward--0eorge Il. Porter.
Fourth Ward--H. @. Lidstone.
Fifth Ward--August Schilling.
Sixth Ward--J. z. Castor,
Fair 0roundB-W. w. Dexter.
NJ. Breeding moved that the city coun.
eli IS mamorialixed TO increase the health
aeavoueer and street and bridge depart
rnents Of the city to an extent that would
- fully commensurate with the present
demand.
Thls retiou Was carried and Judge
JaGa1e Breeding. J. q. CASTOR and d. y.
Igyan wsrs appointed Z committee 70 pre-.
Dofo The memorial.
a A1H1snan Halyerton said that the refer
nSoo6 ~ the oity's dsreliction were very
o14opoG and 10 felt sure that the mayor
aSA 1nance committee would see to II
+ 80 ~ sity would undertake it, portion
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Millinery.

Our demand for the Golf Hat is so nu-
merous that we have been compelled to re-
order several times. We have them in
the fine. soft smooth straw for s3.9S, s2,ss,
50. 10 and Sits; in the rough straw for Ioc,
s1.00 and s175; in the pearl gray felt for
$3.50 and s2.75.
fine Black 50 s "a Mon IN smo0th0Sc
A beautiful White Sailor. in rough straw,
sold for $780, z@C
Monday .......,...... .............A "
White Sailors. worth Toe and s1.oo. doc
Monday .,.......... ..,............N -
Mixed Straw Sailors, all colors,
with leather sweat bands, A0~
that sold for Toe. Monday. ........ ~
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bany TO Leesburg. He niso instructed the
railway people to hold the regular train
at smithville until the militia arrived AT
Leegburg.
Governor Gambler did not know whether
the militia had any arms. and tried to
communicate with the corps commander
OF the army encamped at Albany. but that
official could not be reached
Three of the black men lynched were
believed 10 havo been concerned In tho
Outrage of Mrs. Maroney. which was one
OF tue most atrocious crimes Of the ceu-
fury John Maroney Is school teacher
near Loesburg, Late In December last
his house was entered by Cupid Redding
aud Two companions. The leader Of the
black trio ordered Mrs. Mareney 10 tie her
husbands hands behind his back after
which they bound him to bed, The me-
grces then rnnsacted the house. and hav-
lug completed this part OF their work Rcd
ding outraged Mrs. Maroney IN sight OF
her helpless ard Infatuated husband The
negroes escaped and although the State
ohered heavy rewards the negroes wore
not captured until this afternoon. His two
nco0mpliccs, however whose names ARE
unknown were arrested two days ago.
Governor Candler NJ midnight said he
had heard nothing from Lecsbnrg aimee the
sheriff had aSked for troops earlier In the
evening. He said he had feared the mill
"a would not arrive in time and had no
reason to doubt the truth OF the report
l-eesburg has no night operator and in
formation by telegraph IL unobtanable.