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CHANGES AMONG CLERKS.
BcsiSnatiOns and Promotions in the
Interior Department.

designations and Promotions in the
Interior Department.
The following official changes have been
made in the Department of the Interior
Patent Otice-Resignatons: Samuel E.
Fouts of Indiana, third assistant exam
iner, sl,400; Miss Clara X Bartlett, OF
New Jersey, clerk LOCO Promotions:
John H. Ruekman, of Michigan, fourth as
sistant examiner 81 200, 10 third assistant
examiner, s1,400; Miss Harriet A. Fellows,
OF Connecticut, copyist. $500, 10 clerk,
$1,000; Richard B. Dorsey, of Virginia,
model attendant, $780, 10 copyi I, $500;
Miss Nellie B. June, of New York, copyist,
$40. to model attendant, $500; Mrs. Lille
G. Young, of North Carolina, assistant
messenger, 1920 to copyist, $720; Miss Lu-
Gle s. Scott, of Ohio, classified laborer,
$780, to assistant messenger $720.
Office of Indian AfIairs-Resignation
Lee NJ. Jordan, of Georgia clerk, $1,000.
Promotion: Miss Bessie II. Cummins, o.
Pennsylvania, copyist $500, to clerk,
81, COO.
Pension 0ffice-Resignaton Hugh Lewis
OF Arkansas, clerk $1,000. Promotions,
George p DuBose, OF Georgia clerk, $l,4oO
10 medical examiner, s1.SO0; John f. Kee-
nan, CT Maryland. clerk, 81, 400, 10 medical
examiner s1,S00; Andrew w. sclaney, OF
Maryland, and Mrs. Caddie l.. Wright, OF
Indiana, clerks. 81 200 TO 81 400; James NJ
Curtis. of New York Lawrence NJ. Greene
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the new system of freight transfer, which
has been put in operation at Elizabethport
where all the freight is now transferred to
All points of the road. During the change
freight trains were stalled along the road
from twelve to twenty-four hours and the
traln crews were compelled TO remain on
their trains frequently without food. The
yard railroad men say, is Inadequate for
the amount of business done
The angry men said last night that the
trouble was due TO the incompetency of
those having the freight transfer in hand
During the excitement the windows of the
car were demolished and for a time Pay
master Tinsman was in fear of his life
Calmer judgment finally prevailed and
when the men were promised that their
overtime would be allowed in this months S
pay they dispersed
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"At Hechts' I ONO row" :"
"At Hechts' I Tomorrow" !"
More Of HeCf1ts' extraordinary hour selling

You who have attended Hechts' Hour Sales in the
past should attend omorrows and how we have
done all previous efforts You who have never visited
Hehs Hour Sales should be here tomorrow and learn Of
the savings to be made in trustworthy, desirable
merchandise.
Purchases will be charged" and shall ask you
nothing for the privilege shall let you make
what arrangements you w sh as to the payment
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Muscular christIanity.

NORFOLK, Va. Sept. l4--Joe Wood
coIored, was beating his wife. when
his pastor, Frank Redd, colored, in
terfened Wood attacked the latter. stab
hing him twice. whereupon the preacher
beat him until Wood was almost fnsensi-
bic. The men were aTraigned in court
and Wood. who was fined So
showed many signs Of the preachers abH-
fly as fighter. The latter, who was dis
charged, said that his conscience forbade
him 10 use both hands on Wood, else he
would have beaten him worse.
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LIFE SAVED BY SWAMP ROOT
The Wonderful New Discovery
in Medical Science.
SAMPLE BOTTLE SENT FREE BY mAL

Swamp Root, discovered by the eminent
kidney and bladder specialist, is wonder
fully successful in promptly curing kid
ney. bladder, and uric acid troubles
Some OF the early symptoms OF weak
kidneys are pain or dull ache In the back
rheumatism. dizziness. headache, nervous
ness, cstarrh OF the bladder, gravel or
calcIili bloating saIlow complexion. puffy
or dark circles under the eyes, suppress
sion OF urine or compelled 10 pass water
often day and night
The mild and extraordinary effect Of
the famous new discovery, DR.. Kllmer's
swamp Root is soon realized. Il stands
the highest for its wonderful cures Of the
most distressing cases If you need a
medicine you should have the best
Sold by druggists in fifty cent and one
dollar sizes. You may have a sample bot
tie OF Dr. Kiimer's swamp Root and a
pamphlet that tells all about II including
many OF the thousands OF letters received
from sufferers cured, both sent free by
mall. Write DR.. Kiimer g. Co, Bingham
ton. ~. y. and please mention that you
read this generous offer in The Washington
Evening Times.
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MoBBING A PAYMAsTER's CAR.
Angry Trainmen CIamOr for over
time Compensntion

Time compensation.
ELIZABETH, N. j., Sept. 14.-An angry
mob of switchmen, brakemen, fagmen. and
freight handlers of the Central Railroad at
tempted TO wreck the pay car of the road
last night at o'clock. The car was in
charge of Paymaster Tinsman, when the
men, several hundred in number gathered
about the car and received their pay for
August. howl of indignation went up
from the men when they saw that they had
not been allowed for the overtime put in on
the road and about the yards, caused by
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II to u.
CONTINUED.

CONTINUED.
rs pairs of misses dongola button
and lace shoes, in sizes II 1-2 TO 2,
which are great values at 81. for 69c.
Mems white and colored suspenders,
instead of 19c. for 1-2c
Mems white unlaundered shirts. In
sizes IA, IA 1-2. II, and II l-2, which are
sold usually for 79c and Csc, for S9c.
Ladies Swiss ribbed vests, with taped
neck and arm holes, instead of 10c, for
1-2c.
All over embroideries. in handsome
and desirable patterns. which sold up
10 SOC yard, TO go for 15c yard.
Safety pins, in all sizes, LIE instead
of &C.
Goodyear rubber dress shields, for
1-2c instead of 15c.
Fast black lustrous sateen. instead of
Zoe yard, to go this hour for 7-Sc
yard.
Best quality dress and apron ging
ham, in assorted designs, instead of Sc,
for Use.
Extra heavy bleached Diamond p"
muslin, in full pieces, instead of Sc, for
7-Sc
5-quarter colored table olcIoth, in
great assortment of colors and styles,
for Use yard.
Full double bed size white spreads,
in handsome patterns, instead of 79c,
for 49c.
All-wool ingram carpets remnants,
for rugs and mats, worth double, for
23c.
Lot of ladies muslin drawers, with
neat hens and tucks above, for Il Lee.
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IN HIGHwAYMEN's HANDS.

Two Men Severely Beaten and
Robbed fn Coke Region.
GREENsBURG. Pa, Sept. 14.-Michael
McNulty and John Murphy. citizens of Cal
umet, were held UP by masked highwaymen
late Tuesday night. while on their way from
Mammoth The men were beaten into in
sensibility and robbed Of nearly sI00 and
paluables Murphy and McNuliy lay for
several hours before they regained con-
Ecicusness.
This portion OF the coke region is infested
WIKI trarnps OF the worst character, and
many of the citizens are afraid 10 venture
out after nighffall. The injured men are
badly used up but viii recover.
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of New York and Wlmot L. Harris, of New
York, clerks, $1,000 TO 81 200; Virginius NJ.
Tucker, of Virginia. Miss Blanche Camp
bell, of The District OF Columbia; Joseph
Pospisiel, of Wisconsin, and William G.
Smith, of Kentucky. copyists, 5000, 10
clerks. s1,0oo.
Geological Suryey-Appointment Bruce
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At exactly 8 o'clock We shall put on
sale just fifty ladies' lawn and batiste
wrappers, which sold up to 9Se first
of the seasonal 39c. An early re-
sponse viii avoid d.sappo ntment.
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FOUND dead IN HIS ROOM
Albert H. McRae SuceumbS te an
Attack of Apoplexy.

Life Had Been Extinct for SeVeral
ing Whom Little IL known-He
L. Relieved TO Have Been Man
of Culture aud Good Family.
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9 to 10.

Boys domet shirt waists, in assort-
ment of patterns, will be so d instead
Of I9c, for &c each this hour.
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Prof Charles stoerk Dead

VIENNA, Sept l4.--Prof. Charles Stocri.
the eminent laryngologist, is dead. He was
an honorary member OF the University Of
New York.
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"At Hechts' Tomorrow y
s to 9.

Chiid's dresses, handsome lawns,
ginghams. and pereales. etc, which in
season sold for 75c TO $3.50, 10 go at
20. Be here early, and you VIII not be
disappointed
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Gl 1JGs LOT &c edSn THIS nCAT-
Wreatbs of velvet blossoms and
grasses and few sprays of flowers,
which sold up to 39c for sc.
Ladies' black brilliantine skirts-a
handsome quality with 81 ky lustre-
really the most serviceable skirt you
can buy-which sells usually for $3.50;
this hour S3-9S-because we make
them up ourselves.
so pairs dongola and kangaroo calf
shoes for children who wear 8 to Il;
the regular price of them is zoe; 10 go
for 49c.
Mems white and colored border
handkerchiefs-he -hemstitched, instead
of u I-2, the usual price for them,
they are rs this hour.
Mems mercerized silk half hose
guaranteed fast black and fun seam
less. in all sizes, instead OF 25c, for
u 1-2c.
Ladies' fast black full seamless
hose in all sizes, usually sold at
u 1-2c, for 1-2c.
Ladies' white hemsetiched handker-
chiefs. in Two size hems-instead of
Zoe for l rs.
Ladies' all-linen collars, in a big as
sortment Of styles-all new, and in all
sizes, for 1-2c, instead of u I-2c.
Plain and plaid linen lunch napkins
for this hour. 7-Sc.
Best make of cambric, in all de-
sirable shades, for this hour 7-Sc, in
stead of &c.
Pretty wool Smyrna rugs, in different
olorings-fringed on both ends-for
29c.
Waterproof felt window shades, in all
colors. with fixtures complete, for Z 7sc
each.
Infants cambric slips--neat ruffies
around neck and sleeves-for this hour,
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60 pairs of infants shoes in sizes 2 to
6, which sell usually at 35c pair, will
be offered at I5c.
The times., 1899-09-14

Boys wool knee pants, which sell at
39c pair in every store in town, will
be sold this hour in the boys de-
partment at 19c pair.
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10 to IL.
CONTINUED,

CONTINUED.
Boys new plaid all-wool golf caps,
for 23c
Good quality ladies' black taffeta silk
waists, for $29S, which cannot be du-
plicated elsewhere under S4.49.
Imported black eheyiot serge skirts
for ladies', trimmed with three rows of
satin bands, forming overskirt effect,
for $1.9S.
Extra long eagle quills, instead of
49c, for 19c.
For this hour we shall sell boys all
wool cheviot double breasted school
suits, the best made suits possible to
buy; stanch and strongly sewed and re-
enforced where wear comes, for $179,
which are sold for $3.50 elsewhere
School companion free with these suits
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II to 12.

Boys all-wool knee pants, the sort
which sells at SOC pair, to go for 29c
pair this hour, because We bought them
under price.
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10 to IL.

Lot of ladies' wrappers of percale, of
eiderdown-some with iounces and
some tastefully trimmed with braid
which sold up TO as high as S1.50-to
go this hour for 69c.
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Ladies new plaid alI-wool skirts, for
$4.9S, the newest backs and best lin
ings and bindings.
The times., 1899-09-14

Wreaths of velvet blossoms and
grasses and few sprays of flowers,
which sold up to 39c, for &c.
The times., 1899-09-14

Ladies good quality black figured
brilliantine skirts; lined and bound in
best manner for 99c, which are sold at
$1.98 usually.
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REPORT OF THE CONDITION

NATIONAL SAFE DEPOSIT, SAVINGS AND
TRUST COMPANY OF THE DISTRICT or
COLUMBIA
AT Washington, in the District OF Columbia, at
the close of business September 7, 1899.
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Children's felt sailors just what they
viii need for school, trimmed with
band and bow Of ribbon and quill with
bound edges, for Ace; We're s1.25.
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It Kills
Disease

Radam's r1icrobe Killer will stay the
ravages of Consumption, stop the pains
of Rheumatism, allay the itchings of
Eczema, prevent the wasting in Brights
Disease, neutralize the gnawings of
Dyspepsia, sweeten the foulest stomach
and bring back normal appetite to
the suffering patient. The above are
only few Of the many germ diseases;
this remedy surely conquers these, and
health is again restored.
The times., 1899-09-14

Heavy 10-quarter double blankets, in
grey and white, with desirable borders,
for 49c
The times., 1899-09-14

Ladies' black taffeta silk underskirts,
with wide ruffies-some corded-which
are worth s7.9S-for this hour $5.9S.
The times., 1899-09-14

C. Jones. of Georgia, stenographer and type
writer, ss4o
Rev. Hermann B. Mayo. OF New York, has
been appointed custodian of the Casa
Grande Ruin in. Arizona, ar $4S0. vice Rev.
Isaac T. Whittemore, resigned.
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Lot of ladies' wrappers of percale, of
eiderdown-some with fiounces and
some tastefully trimmed with braid
which sold up TO as high as S1.50-to
go this hour for 69c.
Ladies' black taffeta silk underskirts,
with wide rufffes-some corded-which
are worth S7.9S-for this hour, $5.9S.
Heavy 10-quarter double blankets, in
grey and white, with desirable borders,
for 49c.
White spachtel bureau scarfs and
shams to match, in a great assortment
of sorts-instead of 30c, for IA LIE.
Extra heavy floor oilcloth, in best pat
terms and colorings-worth up TO 90c-
for IL 7-Sc per square yard.
AT 10 o'clock sharp we shall place
on sale on our silk bargain counter a
lot of black silks which have never be-
fore been sold for less than CSC and 75c
yard-and you may buy all you want of
them for 49c yard. The lot embraces
all-silk black brocades, ail-silk black
satin duchesse, all-silk black taffetas,
and all-silk black gros- grains. A great
bargain, indeed.
Five pieces of double width, extra
heavy, perfect-color black crepons,
which usually sells at 25c yard-for 15c.
Mems all-linen collars, in dozens of
styles and sizes, will be sold this hour
for lie.
Mems fast black full seamless half
hose, in all siZes-sort which sells at
u 12c pair-for this hour. 5 lie.
Children's fast black, full seamless
hose, in sizes TO IL, instead of 10c
for 4 1-2c.
Ladies' liberty silk neck boas, in va
Tiety of sorts and styles, instead of
9Se for 39c.
Steel hat pins in shell, amber. and
black, instead of 1oc dozen, for 4c
dozen.
lOc bottles OF household ammonia,
for lie.
36 pairs of patent leather strap slip
pers, in sizes 2 12 TO 6. instead of
81. for 45c.
Ladies' medium weight black kersey
jackets, either the fyfront or REFER
front; lined throughout with silk, for
$4.9S this hour.
The times., 1899-09-14

Ladies felt rough rider hats, in grey.
castor, and red, with folded band and
wreath of silk and quill, which sold
for $1.49, for 49c now.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION

FARMERS AND MECHANICS NATIONAL BANK,
AT Washington, in the District of Columbia, at
the close of business September 1, 1900.
RFSOTRCFS
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Lot of ladies' all-wool homespun and
grey cashmere skirts, in newest backs,
best Innings, and bound perfectly, for
S2.9S.
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-,I-1f-fU %
District of Columbia, County of Washington, ss;
], Z. p BERRY, cashier of the above named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement
is true, to the best OF my knowledge and belief.
T.. 2. BERRY. Cashier.
Subscribed and to before me this 18th
day Of September, 1899
T. S. FREY,
Notary Public, ID. c.
NJ I. ADLER,
a. b. JACKSON.
SAM'L c. PALMER,
G.. W. CISSEL.
Item Directors.
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[ ailoring to order.

You have not the slightest excuse
left now for going to high-priee tai
lor for your clothes TO order. So far as
variety goes the greatest is here. So
far as the fit is coneerned-and the fin
ism and workmanship-Ours cannot be
bettered- Our prices are a third to a
half less than these same high-price
tailors ask. Let US take your order
we'll show you We deserve it.
The times., 1899-09-14

Ladies black brilliantine skirts-a
handsome quality with a 81 ky lustre-
really the most serviceable skirt you
can buy-which sells usually for $3.50;
this hour $3.9S-because we make
them up ourselves.
The times., 1899-09-14

Best make plain and plaid crinoline,
usually sold for SC a yard, will be sold
for Use yard this hour tomorrow, Of
fering dressmakers an unprecedented
opportunity.
The times., 1899-09-14

Lot of boys all-wool cheviot and
cashmere knee pants. some with double
seats and knees, which sell usually
for zoe, for 49c.
The times., 1899-09-14

Handsome silk and wool black
crepon skirts, with the newest style
backs and lined and bound with fin
est materials, for sS.9S.
The times., 1899-09-14

Ladies' black and blue cheviot serge
tailor made suits with siik-lined jack
cts; with newest skirts, for SS.9S in
stead of s12.9S. the price elsewhere.
The times., 1899-09-14

1Oc bottles OF household ammonia
for 1-2c.
The times., 1899-09-14

SO pairs of patent leather strap slip
pers, in sizes 2 1-2 TO 6. instead of
81. for 45c.
The times., 1899-09-14

Boys outing flannel shirt waists,
which usually sell for 19c, for LIE.
The times., 1899-09-14

White spachtel bureau scarfs and
shams to match, in a great assortment
of sorts-instead of 30c, for IA lie
The times., 1899-09-14

Steel hat pins in shell, amber and
black, instead Of Zoe dozen, for &c
Dozen
The times., 1899-09-14

Lot of ladies' black taffeta silk
skirts. for this hour will be sod for
S6.9S-acme of stylishness.
The times., 1899-09-14

Extra long eagle quills, instead of
49c, for 19c
The times., 1899-09-14

Extra heavy floor oilcloth, in best pat
terms and colorings-worth up TO 9Oc-
for IL 7-Sc per square yard.
The times., 1899-09-14
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION

| SECOND NATIONAL BANK
| At Washington, in the District of Columbia at
the close OF business, September Z, 1899.
| RESOJ- -RCES
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Five pieces of double width, extra
heavy, perfect-color black crepons,
which usually sells at 25c yard-for 15c.
The times., 1899-09-14

Lot OF silk waists-one of a sort
the samples of a leading silk waist
makers. handsomest creations you ever
laid eyes on, in an assortment of taffeta
silks, Bengaline silks, TOO great for
adequate description here. will be sold
this hour for s6.9s instead of st2.9S TO
SIS.
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Radam's
MiCrObe Killer

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3 to 4.

3 to 4.
Boys outing flannel shirt waists,
which usually sell for 19c, for lie
Lot of boys all-wool cheviot and
cashmere knee pants, some with double
seats and knees, which sell usually
for zoe. for 49c.
Handsome silk and wool black
crepon skirts, with the newest style
backs and lined and bound with fin
est materials. for 1898. :
Lot of ladies' black taffeta silk
skirts, for this hour will be sod for
S6.9S-acme of stylishness.
Lot of ladies' homespun and grey
cashmere tailor-made suits. with
silk lined jackets, and with newest
skirts, such as are being sold for S25
about town, for $3.50 this hour.
Ready made sheets. S1x9O inches in
size; finished with deep hem and
Observation-Disclosures and hand
ironed, for 49c instead of 69c.
Ready made pillow cases, made of
good quality muslin, and hemstitched,
instead of II lie, for 7-sc.
New line of cotton ball fringe, in all
colors, for Use
Kew line OF golden art drapery and
silkolines. and eretonnes for Use
yard.
Ladies dark and light striped per-
casilk and plain black sateen under
skirts, with corded ruffie, for this hour
9Sc.
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1 to ..

Boys doublebreasted suits, in hand
some patterns-of all wool cheviots and
cassimeres-in sizes TO fit boys from
TO 16 years-which are regularly sold
first of the season in every store in town
for S3.9S and more-for this hour, $2-9S.
School companion free with these suits.
The times., 1899-09-14

Ladies liberty silk neck boas, in va
riety of sorts and styles, instead of
9Se for 39c.
The times., 1899-09-14

Ladies' medium weight black kersey
jackets, either the fyfront or REFER
front; lined throughout with silk, for
S4.9S this hour.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
REPoRT oF rHE -cOypTTIoN

WEST END NATIONAL BANK.
At Washington, in the District of Columbia. az
the close OF business, September :. 1879.
RESOURCES
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Mems fast black full seamless half
hose, in all siZes-sort which sells at
u 1-2c pair-for this hour, 5 12c.
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Total 6u ,pi - wiiIi,Vs Cashier $3.50 = ,S 20
above-named bank, do Solemnly swear that the
above statement is true TO the best Of my knowl-
edge and belief.
CHARLES P WILLIAMS. Cashier.
Subscribed and swcrn 10 before me this 18th
day of September. 1890
CHARLES R. HARLAN, Notary Public.
CoETect-Attest:
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Children's fast black, full seamless
hose, in sizes to 1-2, instead of 10c
for 1-2c.
The times., 1899-09-14

Full double bed size white spreads,
in handsome patterns, instead of 79c,
for 49c.
The times., 1899-09-14

Mems all-linen collars, in dozens of
styles and sizes, will be sold this hour
for 1-2c
The times., 1899-09-14

so pairs dongola and kangaroo calf
shoes for children who wear to II;
the regular price of them is zoe; 10 go
for 49c
The times., 1899-09-14

Pretty wool Smyrna rugs, in different
colorings-fringed on both ends-for
29c.
The times., 1899-09-14

Ali-wool ingram carpets remnants,
for rugs and mats, worth double, for
pc
The times., 1899-09-14

Best make Of cambria, In all de-
sirable shades, for this hour ! 7-Sc, in
stead of sc.
The times., 1899-09-14

Lot of ladies' muslin drawers, with
neat hens and tucks above, for II lie
The times., 1899-09-14

Pretty chenille table covers, in all
eolors, fringed all around. for 19c.
The times., 1899-09-14
2 to 8.

Childrens mediumweight blue and
tan kersey REFERS, trimmed with braid.
for $29S.
The times., 1899-09-14
"AtHechts' Tomorrow" I"

Extra heavy stair or runner oileIoth,
in various styles and eoIors, for I-2c
yard.
The times., 1899-09-14

Soft eiderdown dressing saeques. in
pink, blue, grey. and red-instead OF 81
for sec.
The times., 1899-09-14

Lot of ladies' black crepon skirts,
with newst backs, for sS.sS this hour.
The times., 1899-09-14

Mems white and colored border
handkerchiefs- -hemstitched, instead
of u I-2, the usual price for them,
they are rs this hour.
The times., 1899-09-14

Ready made pillow cases, made of
good quality muslin, and hemstitched,
instead of II l-2c for 9 7-Sc
The times., 1899-09-14

Ready made sheets, S1x9O inches in
size; finished with deep hem and
hemstitched-hand-t torn and hand
ironed, for 49c instead of 69c.
The times., 1899-09-14

New line of cotton ball fringe, in all
colors. for 2 7-Sc.
The times., 1899-09-14

Ladies' ali-linen collars. in a big as
sortment Of styles-all new, and in all
sizes, for 3 1-2c, instead of u I-2c
The times., 1899-09-14

New line OF golden art drapery and
silkolines, and eretonnes for 4 Use
yard.