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MOVES SUCCEEDS TRUAx.
He VIII Direct the Fall Festival
GIories in Chicago.


CHICAGO, Sept 2s.-Charles Truax
has resigned as president OF the Fall Fes-
tfval Association. The general committee,
after a stormy session Of two hours, re-
fused to accept his resignation, but Mr..
Truax informed his associates that he would
under no circumstances continue TO serve as
president. The committee declined to fill
the vacancy, but created the position OF
director general of the festival and Sc
lected Laverne W. Noyes for the place.
Mr.. Noyes will be the head of the under
taking, Mr.. TruaX remaining as member
OF the committee, but taking no part in its
management.
The labor leaders were at first inclined
10 resent the action Of the general commit
tee in refusing to accept Mr.. Truax's resig-
nation. thinking that il might only be tenn
porary Further assurances that he was
out TO stay were given the representatives
of the unions and the work of settling the
dispute about the cornerstone Of the post
Office begun.
Assurances that President Mckinley
would be in Chicago on October 9 were re-
ceived yesterday evening from Washing
ton.
Word has been received that Vice Presi-
dent Mariscal, of Mexico, and his party will
leave the city OF Mexico at o'clock Sat-
urday night. going direct to Eagle Pass,
Tex The Chicago escort committee will
meet the MeKicans who are Quartered in
two cars ct Eagle Pass and accompany
them TO Chicago.
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man. In this class were eight members
from Virginia, all of whom stood within
the first fifteen. The record has never
been surpassed by any State. On account
of his marked ability Lieutenant Strauss
will shortly be detailed to duty at the In
dian Head Proving Station, and within
few months will probably be in charge OF
it.
In discussing the cause of the enormous
increase in the price of steel as compared
to prices six months ago, an official of the
Government, whose duties have identified
him closely with the purchase of millions
OF dollars worth of steel for the navy, said
today:
Zone of the causes why steel has ad-
vanced is the shutting down of the Cuban
mines during the war, from which large
quantities of high-class pig iron were
taken and brought to this country for the
manufactures. Canada also shipped guam
titles of steel to this country and con-
siderable lot was imported from Spain be-
fore the relations between the two govern
ments became strained. Pig iron is now
quoted at 8 cents pound, whereas
one year ago it was much less than l cent
a pound. There is not large steel manu-
factory in this country which has not more
work than it can handle, and thousands Of
tons are being shipped monthly abroad.
Russia is buying practically all the steel
rails for the trans Siberian Railroad from
this country, and large partof the rolling
stock is also being furnished here. There
is far more steel bought here by English
firms than is imagined. and, in fact, nearly
all Continental powers are also coming to
us for it. Another reason that may be as
signed for the advance is the general ex-
tension of the railroad system and the in
PRODUCTION of steel freight cars for the
wooden ones. Only in the last year or two
have these cars been built, and 1 predict
that within five years nearly all roads will
have substituted them for the type now
used. The larger firms are compelled to
decline work, and 1 am informed that re-
Gently one of these firms offered local
railroad company here $50, 900 to be relieved
of executing contract for furnishing steel
rails that was made prior to the rise in
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price. The firm saw that if this contract
was annulled it could afford to accept new
contracts under the present steel prices and
at considerable advantage
''The rise is going to seriously affect
settlement of the armor question by Con-
gress. Armor will now cost the Government
from $50 to S100 more a ton than it could be
purchased for last winter. Had the navy
ordered steel for the battleships now build
ing last spring it would have secured the
plates at considerably less than it will have
ultimately to pay.
There is no reason now why the armor
firms should not insist on any price prac
tically, for it is not to their advantage to
make armor for the navy except at their
own terms. The amount of commercial
work on hand and the contracts made will
keep these firms busy for years ahead, and
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NEW WARSHIP 9URRBqS
Rear Admiral Sampson Not the In
ventOr Of Them.
Young Virginia Lieutenant the
Oripinator of the SuperimpOsed
Devices Now on Trial i'm the kear-
sarGe-His Remarkable knowledge
of Ordnance-The Price OF Steel.

To Rear Admiral Sampson has been given
the credit for the invention known as the
superimposed turret, with which the bat
tleships Kearsarge and Kentucky are Mt
ted. Rear Admiral Sampson was at the
head of the Ordnance Bureau when the su-
perimposed turret was approved and Its
trial on these new war vessels ordered, but
while Sampson is officially responsible for
them, the one who conceived the idea and
worked it out was Lieut.. Joseph Strauss,
q young Virginian, who has remarkable
knowledge of ordnance matters. The in
PRODUCTION of such turrets was so wide a
departure from the ordinary system that 1t
was claimed by its opponents the plan
would prove failure and the ships be far
less formidable than the iowa or Indiana
class. Since these vessels were built, ord
nance experts have been fayorably dispos-
ed toward the new turrets, and it is pro-
dicted the most satisfactory results will be
obtained from them.
Lieutenant Strauss the real inventor of
the trurret, was an ensign when the Kear-
sarge and Kentucky were being considered
and on duty in the Ordnance Bureau here.
He developed while at Annapolis decid-
ed turn toward ordnance, and his inven-
use in the navy.
Lieutenant Strauss, without suggestion
from anyone, drew up designs for the tur-
rets and presented them to Rear Admiral
Sampson, who was not inclined to treat
them at first with much consideration. AS
the value of the system was presented by
Strauss the admiral saw that design for
mounting heavy guns on shipboard had
been suggested entirely different from that
adopted by any power and at once placed
it before the bureau chiefs, who were then
considering plans for the ships. A pro-
longed controversy ensued, there being
strong differences OF opinion regarding the
merits of the proposed system. Finally,
however, it was adopted and applied to the
Kearsarge and Kentucky.
Lieutenant Strauss graduated high in
the class of 1885. Of which Constructor D.
w. Taylor, also Yirginian, was the star
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AUCTION SALES.
nUNCANsON BROS. Auctioneers.

DCNCANSON BROS, AuctiOneers.
TRUSTEES SALE OF HANDSOME THREE
STORY AND CELLAR BRICK AND STONR
DWELLING, KNOWN AS 2O6T KALORAMA
AVENUE, WASHINGTON HEIGHTS
By virtue of a deed Of trust. dated the 18th day
Of August A. D., 1s91 and recorded among the land
records Of the District of Columbia Liber 2z4S
folio 4l3 ct seq. and at the request of the hold
ers Of certain of the notes secured thereby.
will offer at public auction in front OF the
premises on WEDNESDAY, THE FOURTH DAY
OF OCTOBER, 4. D.. 1899. AT 4:S0 O'CLOCK P
NJ the following described real estate situated
in the county Of Washington. District OF Column
bia, TO wit: All that certain piece or parcel
II land and premises known and distinguished as
and being LOT numbered IS Of B. H. Warmers sub
division Of lots in George TruesdelPs addition to
Washington Heights. said Warmers subdivision
IS recorded in County Book IL, folio s5 OF the
records of the surveyors Office of the District of
Columbia. together with the Improvements there
on Terms of sale: Oue-third OF the purchase
money 10 be paid in cash. and the balance TO be
paid in two equal installments. respectively in
one and two years, secured by deed Of trust on
the property sold. with interest payable semi
annually at the rate Of per cent per annum or
all cash. at the option Of the purchaser. de-
posit Of $500 viii be required at time of sale
Sale TO be closed in fifteen days from day of
sale otherwise the property will be resOld at the
risk and cost of defaultins purchaser after FIVE
days advertisement in some newspaper published
in Washington. ID. c. Conveyanees and revenue
stamps at cost CT purchaser.
LOUIS ID. WINE,
CLARENCE B. RHEEM,
se22-d&ds Trustees, S16 F st. NV.
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KIDNEY TROUBLE.
The Most Prevalent, Dangerous
and Deceptive Disease.
Thousands HIVE 1t and DON'T Know
IL.

Pains and aches come from excess CT
uric acid in the blood due to neglected
kidney trouble. Kidney trouble causes
quick or unsteady heart beats, and makes
one feel though they had heart trouble,
because the heart is over-working TO pump
the thick, kidney poisoned blood through
the veins and arteries.
Soreness or uncomfortable feeling in the
back indicates kidney trouble of no small
Importance.
The passing of scanty or profuse guam
titles of urine Is a warning of kidney trou-
BILE. If you want TO feel well you can
make no mistake by first doctoring your
kidneys
The famous new discovery, DR.. Kill
mer's Swamp Root, is the true specific for
kidney, bladder and urinary troubles. 1t
has cured thousands of apparently hope
less cases after all other efforts have
failed.
Sold on its merits by all druggists in
fifty-cent and one dollar sizes. A sample
bottle sent free by mail to any address
Also book telling all about Swamp Root
and its wonderful cures. When writing,
address DIR. Kilmer Co., Binghamton
n. Y, and mention that you read this gen.
erous offer in The Washington Evening
Times.
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CumberIand,s. Coal Trade.

CUMBERLAND, Sept. 2S.-Last week
9.03O.01 tons of bituminous coal went for
ward from the Georges Creek-Cumberland
region-in the neighborhood of the $4,000
ton mark. which shows a remarkably busy
week. OF the shipment above, the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Canar~carried 5,93S.13 tons,
the rest going by railroad. The coal ship
ments for the year 1899 up to last week in
elusive reached 3,16S, ,270.03 tons, or IVA
264 tons more than during the correspond
ing period of 1898. The shipments by the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal aggregate 1885,
O55.06 tons, falling AIS tons behind the
record for the same period last year. To
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and local
points so far have been delivered 2,127, 797
tons.
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Word to Mothers.

Mothers of children affected with Group
or severe cold need not hesitate to ad-
minister Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It
contains no opiate or narcotic in any form
and may be given as confidently to the
babe as to an adult. The great success that
has attended its use in the treatment of
colds and Group has won for il the approval
and praise it has received throughout the
United States and in many foreign lands.
For sale by Henry Evans, wholesale and
retail, and all druggists.
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as their profit for this class Is said to be
greater than that secured on armor it is
reasonable to suppose they will not bulge
from their attitude. but will next winter
insist on even higher prices being paid
Not only is the armor question involved in
the rise, but structural steel for battle
ships and cruisers will all be far higher
next year than the Government has yet
paid for it. Congress will find that war
ships are going to cost more If the present
prices in steel continue, than has yet been
paid for them"
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Lot of sample tailor made suits for
ladies-were used by travelling men on
the road, hence are slightly soiled from
showing; some of them are only muss-
ed; none of them are worth less than
S25 and many Of them are suits the
like of which are selling in dozens of
stores throughout the country at s35;
they are in all the leading shades of
broadcloths and Venetians and Her
ringbone Venetians; some of them are
handsomely applique braided; there are
all styles of jackets in the lot and they
are all silk lined. The choice of these
will be offered you tomorrow for $40
for this hour.
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9 to 10.

Five cases of unbleached canton
flannel remnants, in splendid lengths
for 7-Sc yard.
Small lot of yard-wide bleached mus
lin in remnants, instead OF sc yard for
7-Sc.
Ladies' fine coutil corsets. in grey
and white; long and medium lengths,
for 39c.
Children's school hats, trimmed with
band and quill, instead Of 81, for 4sc.
5-foot curtain poles. with brass fix
lures: choice of cherry, ak, or walnut,
for 17c.
Waterproof felt window shades, In
all colors, with fixtures complete for
7-Sc.
Ladies' figured black brilliantine
skirts. full width and correct hang. in
stead of SIZE for 99c.
Bows black and blue cheviot knee
pants, splendidly made garments such
as sell for 29c usually for lac.
70 pairs of ladies' dongola and pat
ent leather strap sandals which we
have marked 81 for 49c-
Mems full seamless fast black hose.
in all sizes, for 1-2c instead OF IL 1-2c.
Mems 1Oc pure white hemstitched
handkerchiefs, for 7-Sc.
Ladies' full seamless fast black hose,
in all sizes for 1-2c.
Ladies' linen collars, in all styles and
sizes instead of II 1-2c, for 3 1-2c-
because some are soiled and otherwise
not perferctly new-but as good.
Ladies' white hemstitched handker-
chiefs. in two widths of hens, for
/ 7-Sc.
1OO-yard spools of black SILK, Tor
1 1-2c.
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Found Dead in His OHce.

PLATTSBURGH. n. Y, Sept. 2s-W. H
Ferrell, deputy collector of customs for
the Champlain district, was found dead in
the office of the Clinton County Farmer
last night. Mr.. Ferrell was a part owner
of the Farmer" and was at work when
he was stricken.
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ROOSEVELT ON THE navy
He Tells Why Dewey Was Sent to
the Philippines.

New York's Governor Pays High
Tribute to the Diplomacy and
yalor of the Admirai-an Appear
Not TO Forget the Brave Men Who
stood Beside the Victor at Manila.
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Boys black and blue cheviot and
mixed patterns in cashmere suits, in
double breasted styles from Z to 16
years; and vestie suits of same mate
riais, in sizes to s years, such as sell
usually at 1898 for s2.9S.
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Us mems top coats,
One day, $500.
$3.50 values.

Also offered for the one
day only, and shall revert to
original price when the day
is over. There are 125 of
them-all coverts in light
shades; with broad satin
piping and satin sleeve lin
ing; you cannot possibly du
plicate them for less than
$3.50; the choice of them for
$500. AS badly as you need
a top coat these mornings
and evenings, you should
not ignore this offering.
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10 to H..

Lot of mems linen collars and cuffs
the cuffs are white and colored; take
the collars for 1-2c each and the cuffs
for SC pair.
Ladies' derby ribbed fleece lined
vests. with long sleeves. and well I'm
ished. for 19c-same as sell for 25c
usually.
AIi-silk taffeta gloves, In all coiors
and black. for 19c instead of 25c.
Hamburg embroideries. with insert
ing TO match, instead Of 1Oc and
- 1-2c for 4c yard.
1oc covered or uncovered whalebones
for Sc dozen
e6 pairs of children's dongola button
shoes. in sizes to s, such as sell for
soc, for 25c pair.
BOYS heavy quality corduroy knee
pants. such as sell for SOC usually, for
39c tomorrow, this hour.
BOYS mixed cheviot double-breasted
suits. in sizes to 16 years, instead
of $275, for s19S.
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Ladies' black and blue all-wool chew
lot serge skirts. with the new back and
proper hang, for S2.9S.
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n. L. MARKET ASSOCIATION-Speci
Meeting Of Stockholders-A special
meeting of the stockholders of the North
ern Liberty Market Association will be
held at the office OF the company, room SO.
Hutchins' Building. corner Tenth and d
Streets. on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 80.
1899, at O'CLOCK P. NJ, to take action
relative to the payment of the principal
and accrued interest on the second mort
gage bonds, now overdue. and any other
business which may properly come before
the meeting. By order of the board of
trustees. W. g. DANTE. Secretary
Se24-1t
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Ladies' grey homespun skirts. lined
with "Nubians fast black lining and
bound with IS. H. 6 M" velveteen
binding; the newest back and perfect
hang. for $4,9S, which is two dollars
less than the price asked elsewhere
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4S pairs of children's dongola shoes
and kangaroo shoes, button styles, in
sizes 9 to IL, instead of 75c. for 49c.
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Ladies' taffeta silk underskirts.
choice OF black OF of many Of the most
fashionable shades; fully made and well
made garments, for $5.9S.
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Card of dozen hooks and eyes, 1c.
instead of &C
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Ladies' muslin drawers. made Of
good quality muslin and neatly tucked,
for 1-2c.
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All linen torchon lace and with in
serting to match, in all widths, for
3l-2c. yard instead of 10c. and Il 1-2c.
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Plaid, all-wool homespun skirts, in
an assortment OF colors. the. newest
hang and latest style backs, for s49S.
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Mems soft shirts, an odd lot consist
ing of many sorts. but none which are
worth less than Soc and many 75c., to
go for l9C,
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Ladies' fiannelette underskirts: of
good width: made with yoke bands;
perfectly fast colors, for Acc.
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Ladies' black taffeta silk waists, the
new seasons stylish effects, instead OF
S. for 1898.
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% inches in size, extra heavy and
fringed, instead of 15c for 7-Sc.
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Eiderdown dressing sacques, choice
of pink. red, gray, and blue; finished
with ribbon, for 59c.
The evening times., 1899-09-28

Lot of the new silk lined boucle long
capes, trimmed down front and around
collar and sweep with Thibet fur, in
stead OF so, for $3.50.
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Children's and ladies' felt fats. in all
colors. and black for 49c, instead of
CSC.
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Full double bed size white bed
spreads, in pretty Marseilles patterns,
for 49c.
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Boys wool knee pants, instead of
49c for 29c
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TO CURE La GRIPPE IN TWO DAYS
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All drug
gists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W.
Groves signature is on each box. Csc
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Ladies' liberty silk neck boas, instead
of CSC. for 39c.
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Children's Tam O'Shanters, in all
shades, with plain and embroidered
bands, instead of 75c and CSC, for 49c.
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Nottingham lace curtains in hand
some patterns, and many OF them from
which to select, for 59c.
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IL to ~.
CONTINUED.

Ladies' black crepon skirts; with
the new backs and proper hang. for
$298.
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White applique pillow shams and bu-
reau scarfs to match, in many designs,
worth up to 30c for II 1-2c,
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2 to 8.

Ladies' applique braided cheviot
serge skirts, exceedingly stylish for
$4.98.
Electric seal collarettes for $1.49 this
hour, which are selling elsewhere for
double.
All-wool knee pants for boys; some
with double seats and knees, for 49c.,
such as sell for CSC.
Lot of boys Mothers Friend shirt
waists; mussed and slightly soiled, and
some of them are odds and ends: in a
variety of patterns, most of them with
detachable collars; have the button
band which made them famous, and
from which the buttons cannot be torn;
are the same waists which sell for CSC.
Choice of these for 39c.
Lot Of boys double breasted cheviot
suits in sizes to fit boys from s to 16
years and lot of yestie suits in sizes
3 to 8 years Of same materials, hand
somely trimmed with braid for $1.79.
Lot of ladies' muslin gowns, neatly
tucked cambric rufies, for 39c this
hour.
Two cases of full yard wide percales.
in dark grounds with small, medium
and large designs, fast coiors; not
short lengths, but full pieces. instead
of IL lie yard for 7-8c.
Fast black sateen and rich, lus-
trous black at that, such as sell for
10c yard for 7-Sc yard.
Extra heavy oilcloth mats, in new
patterns and colors, for 23c.
Large comforts, in handsome styles
and colors, for 59c.
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large bargain table and there are doz-,
ems of them in new dark patterns; all
tastefully trimmed, for 59c; some are
worth $1.25.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE CORCORAN SCHOOL OF ART
The session of 1S99-1s0o will COM
menee on MONDAY, OCTOBER 2. 1899
Applications for admission must be made
at the school, corner New York Avenue
aud Seventeenth Street, after October L
1899. F. S. BARBARIN, Curator.
se26-5t
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Imported black yelveteen, extra fine
lustrous finish, instead of 39c yard for
25c.
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Boys century cloth shirtwaists, fol
this hour 19c.
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Black satin duchesse, full "a inches
wide, an excellent black and the wear
is guaranteed; all silk and usually sold
at 81, for 75c yard
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New line of colorings and patterns
in draperies such as silkolines, golden
crepes, and cretonnes, in assortment of
patterns, for 7-Sc yard.
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Alive and Yet Dead.

That's the condition of many people.
For those there is remedy which will
brace them up and make life worth living
1t is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which
has cured Indigestion, constiation. bilious
ness. fever and ague, and malaria for half
a century past, and will continue to, so
long as these evils exist. See that
Private Revenue Stamp covers the neck of
the Bottle.
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Extra heavy floor oilcloth, in many
new colorings and patterns, worth up
to 49c, for 25e square yard.
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Best quality 5-quarter colored table
oilcloth, in many styles, for 9 7-Sc-
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Star and stripe and plain bunting
for Dewey" decorations, instead OF
sc yard for Use.
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Large eagle quills, instead of 39c for
19c.
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Ladies' felt Rough Riders and alpine
hats, trimmed with folded band and
large eagle quill, instead of s1.50, for
9Sc
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Extra heavy 11-quarter blankets, in
white and grey; with desirably pretty
borders; full double bed size, for 79c.
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"HechtS' Greater Stores. j
s to 9.

Boys iianneIette waists; we'll made.
durable garments, made particularly
for boys who give their clothes hard
wear, for 8 1-2c.
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Pretty Smyrna and Brussels rugs, in
handsomest patterns and colorings, for
39c
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10 to II.
CONTINUED.

Boys golf caps. of fancy cheviot,
instead of 25c for II 1-2c.
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A lot Of silks comprising about 400
yards of odds and ends OF all silk sur
abs, all silk plaid Habutais, neat check
glace silks, striped and plaid and fig
ured two-tcne satin De Austria, ETC..
especially suitable for trimming. for
waists and for coat Innings, none Of
which are worth less than 39c and some
of them worth up to 59c yard, to go for
19c yard.
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II to -.

Mems white and colored suspenders
for 1-2c. usual price is 19c. pair.
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Children's fast black full seamless
ribbed hose, in all sizes, for lie. in
stead of 1Qc.
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1 to =.

Best quality Yale Holland window
shades, in all colors and with fixtures
complete, ready to put up. for 21c.
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6-quarter chenille covers, in hand
some colors, fringed all around, for 39c
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Infants long slips, made OF hne
quality cambria, this hour, lac.
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+2-inch bleached sheeting; extra fine
soft muslin: instead Of Il lie. yard,
for 3-4c.
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Lot of ladies' fashionable cheviot
serge man-tailor made suits, with the
new backs and new style, all-silk- lined
jackets, for s9.9S, which cannot be du-
plicated elsewhere for less than SIG.
The evening times., 1899-09-28

Extra heavy oilcloth mats, in new
patterns and colors, for 23c.