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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22

PERSONAL Mrs. Carrie Green and
sister, Miss Mary Gotham, are Visiting
Rev. w. W. Owens and family, in
King George county Fredericksburg
Lance.
Mr.. F. Paff left today fol St. Georges
Island.
Miss Virginia Corse was one of the
homeward bound passengers on the
American Line steamship New York,
which arrived at New York Sunday.
Miss Corse, who went abroad last
spring, will spend the remainder of the
summer with her sister, Mrs. Albert G.
Murdaugh, at Woodley Inn, near
Washington.
Mr.. J. M. Doyle and wife, of Con-
nellsville, Pa, are visiting friends in
this city
MIS-. B. Wheatley, jr., and Miss E Ina
Joyce bave gone 10 Atlantic (itv. Mr..
3. Wheatley, ir., will leave tomorrow
for the same city.
Miss Edith Woodruff, OF New Haven. Conn
ia visiting Mrs. J. w. Hook, at 92O Duke
street.
Mr. NJ. B. Harlow has returned from At
lantc City.
Mr Carroll Ashby has gone to Atlantic
City.
Mrs. Zonobis Stout. formerly of this city
hut now of Baltimore, is here visiting rela'
tives.
Letters were received this morning from
Boston from Messrs, II F. Robertson and
L. Allen, who sre taking sea trip to
Nova Scotia. Their weasel encountered tho
storm which has done 80 mucn damage along
the coast and they report a very rough voyage.
Mr.. E. 8. Leadbeater, jr., is spending few
weeks at Belmar, N. j.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22

.. nOI WEATHER.-While the mer-
s W. 10 the thermometer yesterday did
wv Ofesh the record, the temperature
,Peleu 70 be the most exhausting ex-
yy,eucel hereabouts for long time.
:. ..'I ana beast suffered under it, and
~, .IT DAY closed the slight breeze
:j I.C' aaa previously prevailed sub
,,-su altogether. The air then became
o ,-y,s s'iil'ng aud with the perspiration
r rY-.os rom every pore sweltering hu.
S, ar.'S fought flies and mopped their
vS Sos while signing for cool waves,
S Sa'Ua IarTed long. In the northern
ss,sS relief storm was apparently
- Ss'1e'ng' as rumbling thunder could
ss, Iea'a' and after dark heavy clouds
Al ooa!. IN the west. Lightning fash
ornUsaInually, followed by mutterine
en nras'' and hnally refreshing breese
cSnr ra,Sa T from that quarter of the
vs ss",s, The whole thing, howev II.
p,o M usllSion, 50 far as Alexandria Ysf
p.sts S' aS as the clouds gave lis a com.
Rssbisso .oy passing to this north o.
thew jaI" to Baltimore, which city
s.s,,rn Y'useo' and then down through
t.sbt ib a'isry.and Luring most of tbs
tie ,b NE ASolning could be seen snd
Of tSs 4r l, heard on the opposite side
been to ,' Yer The weather today has
pressi ,U' not for comfort, but not so de.
rs Wos that Of yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22

REFUSED DRINK While repre-
sentative the Gazette was in public
house this morning in quest of local
matters a strange woman with pinched
features aud OF bedraggled look en-
tered, walked up to the bar and called
ior a drink Of whisky, The proprietor
looked q her, smiled and said softly,
I'VE don't sell drinks to ladies'" You
don querrlrd the disappointed
Souao. 81 would like 20 know why
avoman should be debarred rom a
privilege accorded men ?" The bar
se-peF was non-pu5sed and was unable
9'epiy to Der argument, but panto.
aInicalIy pointed to another quarter OF
Tue city, implying that there were other
PAGES where she could be accommoda
.vd' Later size was seen on the streets
10 an intoxicated condition and cleo
~To.oeerlng Tor William Jennings Bryan.
4ae unfortunate female is doubtless
''''Ve to drink, one who has proceed.
W ''' iTln marring the image of the
Iv"or to retrace her steps without
l'ue aid hut what an object lesson
y, thoughtful people when they specu-
.a'el on the social revolution that
"9u!a ensue should wives claim all the
mH"eseS accorded their husbands in
los world
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22

FAILED TO MEET.-The committee OF
business aleH appointed to consider
plans Tor street improvements failed to
meet last night, as but Two members.
Messrs. E f Downhsm aud Clarence
Leadbeater, appeared at the hour 81
for the meeting. Several plans for
street improyemente have been submit
ted to the committee, and to the per-
son whose plan is adopted will be
awarded the prize of $50 offered by Al
derman J. NJ. Hill Should the plan
selected By the committee be approved
Us the City Council, the author of the
plan will be given an additional Sl0C
By Mr.. Hill. 4 meeting of the com
mittee will be held tonight at S o'clock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22

DIsoRDERLY CoNDUCT.-Two VIC"
men and man were arrested last night
for drunken and disora 'rly conduct
and fighting in houso in the western
part of the city. The women left SIC
collateral for their appearance this
morning, but one of them again became
dlsorderly and was returned 10 the sta
ton house This morning she was
fined IS The other woman forfeited
her collateral The Iaan in th9 case
was fined IS. Much complaint is made
OF the house where the raid was made
and the Mayor has instructed the po'
lice to take proper steps in the matter
Later the Mayor issued warrant fol-
the rearrest OF the proprietress OF ih-
house on another rh.?SN mt tho mol 90
iouoQ Inc house vacated when they
! went to execute the warrant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22

A YACHTING Members of the
Americas Yacht Club who have been
recipients of social courtesies on sever
al occasions at Sycamore Island, D. c.,
today availed themselves ofan opportu-
nifty to reciprocste aud at nine o'clock
this morning the clipper little yacht
Americas, trig and neat as she always
is, under command of Admiral Gaines,
was in Prince street dock with larders
we'll stored with viands and wassail
awaiting arrival of guests for tip
down the Potomac to seek cool place.
Admiral Gaines in bis most urbape
manner welcomed aboard his flagship
from Washington, Rev. Father Fran
iscau and Messrs. Won Herblitz, Owen
Donnelly, George Green, August Cop
per, George Repetty and - Repetty
and Rev. Father Cutler, and Messrs.
John Donnellv, NJ. Schiller, A. T.
Travers and L. Shuman, of this city.
a coterie we'll calculated to bring reali
cation Of the pleasures of such trip IS
near anticipation as practicable were
promptly on deck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22

POLICE CoURT.-Mayor q. l.. Simp'
son presiding.-The following cases
were disposed OF this morning
Isaac Edney, colored, charged with assault
ing and beating Ida Edney, was dismissed.
William Pinkney, colorod, charged with
assauting and beating Martha Pinkney, was
dismissed.
A woman, arrested for being drunk and
disorderly, forfeited So collateral.
A woman, charged with drunken and dis
orderly conduct, two cases, forfeited $40 co :
lateral.
Henry Dolemsn, coloFed. charged with dis
orderly conduct, forfeited So collateral.
Louis Bo,well charged with being drunk
on the street. WAS given 80 days in the work
house as q vagrant
A man, charged with assaulting and bea'.
ing woman, was fined 50.
John Bryant colorod, charged with assault
ing and beating VIM. Jones, was fined $40.
VIM Jones coored, charged with disorder
iy conduct was fined $500.
Night Report-Last night was clear and
warm Seven prisoners and one ledger were
at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22

LETTER FROM MR.. RIXEY.-As ar
evi renee Of the kindly feeling toward
Alexandria, and the deep interest taken
ia the Sc qni centennial celebration by
outsiders, rs we'll as from our own citi'
zsns, the following letter from Hon.
John F. Rixey, will be read with
interest by all admirers of General
Washington.
Brandy. Va, Aug 81. 1899.
Messrs. W. B. Smoot, Isaac EIchberg
George r Hill, G. q. Carlin and
Gardner L. Boothe,
Gentlemen; enclose my check for
S25 towards the expense of the cele
brstion of the sesqui-centennial Alex
andria has the love and best wishes of
every true Virginian. The city is in
dissolubly united with the traditions
aud historical incidents which have
played so important part in VirgiDia's
great post, and in much that has made
this country the wonder and the sdmira-
ton of the world. feel deep interest
in the success of the city's sesqui-cen-
tennial, aad shall be glad to co operate
with you to that end.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22

MISSING MAN.--James W. Miller,
who for some time has been employed
IS section boss on the Chesapeake
Railway at Twining City, left his home
on Friday, August II, and his relatives
and friends have become alarmed as to
his safety. Mr.. Miller is a we'll known
railroad man, and but recently left his
position as section foreman on the
Alexandria branch OF the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad to accept similar
position with the Chesapeake Beach
COMPANY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Jones,
colored. twenty -four years old,is locked
up in Washington charged with assault
with intent TO kill. He is alleged to
have shot Grace Mitchell, also colored
of Washington. Jones accompanied bis
mother and sister to Motley Hall yes
terday, and while there met the Nit
chell woman, whom he had known for
some time. He returned to Washing
ton with her and accompanied her to
her house, and, it is said, then becam
involved in quarrel, during the course
of which Jones drew revolver and
SHOT at the woman, the bullet taking
effect in the hip. The woman gave the
name of Grace Jones, and said she was
the wife of ih9 man who assaulted her
She refused to allow the surgeons to
dress her wound, which was only
slight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22


9.-l. south wet "''''s'
a..ruoF MIR GREENE Mr.. John
p c..ooe VINO while in an irresponsi-
D. ..odi,jon Yesterday morning as
Die va hi. wife, died in the city Jail
; salyeu one aud two O'Clock this
bFi~eo or His death was unexpected
notH.u rs heard with much surprise
s9a lo T rs news WAS circulated about the
sneI i, ~ the early part of today. AS
r'y u ,a,ad yesI erday, ii was determin-
WIS ', ,'I,c. ine unfortunate man in Gus
eo ~ r,a,ii his nervous system resumed
iio'ss, ra condition, as after the as,
IL l'' a his vile he sill entertained
;'u', "a ,.,cue notion that his life Was be-
:om' o NON bc enemies, aud while IN
lus 49," on his way to jail he imal-
tnT ~ ~ Vas to light duel with Lieut..
i4' ,.s vino was 10 procure pistols upon
oD.i L,,@ The lookup. After being
iI iaoaj N m upper room in the jail he
l'''' ,,iysn sedative, prescribed by
W. W. rooe. and became more quiet, but
~ '' bs rs.umed his rawlings, during
n.'' lima ae gave vent to the most
Sl, S.a oolionz Inc trend of which was
'', ,ss s1-e- that he was being hunted
w. Wv .,sm,es He finally grew more
H.orl sni isli asleep, and so easy was
H'I ,45soira.ios that his guard, Mr.. Tim
W. u,r ". Gkened it 70 The slumber of an
liant Inn I. was, however, as the sequel
l. .'asd the be inning Of the end, as
-, Ffa was ebbiug. Shortly after
.r.rys o'clock Mr.. Hayes approached
~. G-san.. and felt his forehead. 1n
5 ..,i, his baad came in contact with
N, Greene's nose, which ne noticed
~ .- cod ana becoming alarmed con-
a "-, HI. condition ne proceeded as
c cr as possible to City Ser
gssnt Smiths residence and re
ssorred his suspicious. The Ser
rssnt and his deputy, Mr.. B. B
smIt1 proceeded to the Jail as soon
,snos.lb.e ana upon examining Mr..
Greene found MIN in dying condition.
II. hands were growing cold and there
was every evidence that he was beyond
brm,n aid. a few minutes later be
ceased 10 breathe. The family were
subsequently notified and Mr.. VIM.
Danaue VITO had been summoned,
removed The body to his wareroom, on
KIM street. where it was embalmed
and nlsced in fine casket, and lay in
state during part Of today previously
10 being removed TO the home OF the
deceased Nj Greene's death was I'M
donbtedy caused by a complete co.,
lapse Of the system, superinduced ny
Insomnia and the lack OF nourlshmen',
which De persistently refused to take.
He had. tits said. been in a wakeful
safe for the past five days and nights,
during when time his nervous system
VAS unstrung. He had for nearly
! week virtually eaten nothing, and was
10 weakened physical cendisiou when
be reached the jsil Mr.. Smith pre-
pared .everal dishes jn the most jnvi
ilg manner, aud endeavored to force
HIN to even taste them, but he seemed
to nave a terrible repugnance to nCur
i:lment OF sny kind. Mr.. Greene Was
for four years member OF the Common
Council from the Third ws'd He was
recognized as q good lawyer, especially
i1Cnminal cases. He leaves widow
sui four young chi dreD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22
Volcanic EruptiOnS

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rot
life of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Sslve
cures Old Running and Fever Sores,
Ulcers, Roils, Felons, Corns, Warts
Outs, Bruises. Scalds, Chapped Hands
Chilblains. BestPile cure on earth
Drives out Pains and Aches. Only q
Cts, box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by
s. S. Leadheater s. Sons Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22

le'sn 1A1H o. AN ALRxANpRIAN.-A
ETY. f ,5 message was received in this
U ddsr,slmo morning from Washington by
tie f e,aHer 5. Wheatley announcing
d OWL fSl,n In that city from a oarbun,
!, hi, -IT John G. Phillips, ir.. a native
t, a., city. The deceased had been
tie Ws a4ioeF Of years 40 employee Of
saj ~ Washington Steamboat COMPANY.
a. inv ,s' d long time was ticket collector
sdos S sup in this city. He leaves a
lips sln nuu several children. Mr.. Phil
sliris 10y, called Jack" by his Alex.
Sbole so' ,Tu1S and acquaintances, was q
..c.p.n su.eu clever gentleman, and the
tiy, As m Us o. Ms early days in thia
rienis .o w" as his numerous other
His rsn,, VII regret to hear of his death.
butsI ~a'n' will be brought here for
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures dyspepsia be-
cause its ingredients are such that it can't
help doing SO. The public can rely upon it
as a master remedy for all disorders arising
from imperfect digestion james NJ. Thomas,
NJ. D., in American Journal of Health, n. Y.
Edgar Wardeld, jr., corner King and Pitt
Etr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22
NO CURE---NO PAY.

That is the way all druggists cell GROVES
TASTELES5 CHILL TONIC for Chills and
Malaria II is simply Iron and Quinine in 8
tasteess form. Children love it Adult.
prefer il to bitter nauseating TONES. Price
SOC. Eoid by Richard Gibson, corner Alfred
and King streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22
MEDICINAL.

Recorded tests by physicians in over 800
cases in different sections OF the country ex-
tending over three and half years with not
a single case relspsipg. although the patients
are still exposed to malsrial influences. ANY
responsible citizen sending name and particn.
lars OF any case where chills occur regularly
every day or alternate days. during the sea-
son, one case will be cured in each district
free OF charge.
IMMUNE TABLETS KILL MALARIA
or snv foreign germ in the blood also pre-
nsres the blood to resist disease. Invaluable
at change Of season or whom disease is around.
Have been proven preventive against Small
nox. Yellow Fever and all Malarial Fevers.
THE ABOVE PREPARATIONS
contain HELANTHA the active principal Of
the sUNFLOWEB, which has different &C.
ton 20 Quinire or any other anti-thi!l RENE
dy. and
ERED that ADDS to the NATURAL FORCES
of the body.
PRICE so CENTS PER BOX.
For sale at LEADBEATERs'.
The Immune Tablet Company,
WASHINGTON, DC.
aug41m
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WANTED.
WANTED.

XTIRGINIA: In the Fairfax Circuit court
Y August u. 1899.
c. F. Clmmns, complainant, vs, K B. Csld-
well, Maggie 7. Caldwell, j. +. McMath
and &. K. Bil2er, defendants. In chancery.
Memo; The object Of this suit is 10 enforce
a contract for tho sale OF tract of land to
complainant, to obtain decree to pay the
purchase money into court and deed for
sud land, and for other further and general
relief.
1t appearing by an affidavit filed in this
cause that OF the above named defendants,
H. b Caldwell, Maggie T. Caldwell and F.
McAlath arc non residents Of this State it is
ordered that they appear here within fifteen
days after due publication hereof and do
what is necessary to protect their interests
in this suit
copy-Teste:
W. E. GRAHAM. Clerk.
j NJ. Love, Sol of Complainant.
aug22 1aw4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22

what might have been"-if that little
cough hadn't besn neglected-is the sad re-
flection of thousands OF consumptives. One
Minute Cough Cure cures coughs and colds.
Edgar Warfeld, ir., corner King and Pitt
vtreets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22

JOHN RoBINsoN's SRow.-The grand
eur of the scenic success, Solomon, his
Temple, and tn Queen OF Sheba, in
John Robinson's great shows, has never
been equaled. This monster exhibition
will be here on the 9Gth,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22

ITO THE PUBLIC:-Some poor deluded
negro has circulated among my people
the repor; that made speech at 7eland,
Ohio. in which I said that all the Degroes of
Alexandria should be lyncbed. Whoever put
such report out tells an unmi. igsted ;al,e-
hood ana l hope the good preacher who has
sent for so many copies of the paper Contain
ing said speech will profit thereby. No such
speech was made. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22
LOCAL MATTERS.

tomorrow st 5:27 a. m. and
SUI rises High water al 1887 s. M.
~ QOS p. III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22

Frank ". Funk, charged with the murder
Of Willism Brooks has been brought TO Wash.
ingtoa. He afirms his Innocence and saya
the crime was committed by Mrs. Sophie
Brown and cQloyed man,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22

-grp COMMUNICATION this
" IA .,la5ar.sto-ms this afternoon or to-
@:loD iTI.inc,dsv generally fair; fresh TO
9-l. ..,g,b foo Wet wlnds'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22
o'sg GOODS
DRY GOODS
Carpets, NatHdingyy and Rugs.

1t is time to be thinking of carpets and
now is the time to save money in buying
|goods open in stock. Many Of these we
lcannot duplicate at the prices offered.
We have about IS Moquette mats; our
|price now is Use; these goods are sold
regularly by other houses at 81.
40 E Moquette rugs at $3.50; auction
prices after these are gone no more at this
price.
50 moquette rugs at sl.75; very choice
patterns, fully SOC to 75c under regular price,
J moquette rugs at So, regularly sold by
houses in other cities at 81.
A few of our 48c and $50 Tapestries left
Few Velvets and Administers during August
at 82c.
Merchant Tailoring Departm't.
-Four special styles bought for next spring
put on sale at SIS and $40 fancy suits.
Very choice at SIS.
w>ONE PRICES
1ACKBTT & MARSHALL,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22

Shirt Waist Surprises.
Ideal Shirt Waists AT the following prices,
One lot 39c, now 25c
One LOS soc, now 39c
One lot Soc, now 49c.
One lot White Pique CSC, now Ace.
One lot Colored Waists 69c.
White Lawn Waists 49c, CSC, $1.24 and
$40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22
Skirt Bargains,
A Fine Collection OF Stylish
and Up-to-Date Costumes

In Linen which were 1898, can now be
bought for $2.39.
In Blue Duck which were 1929, can new
be bought for S2.49c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-08-22
DRY GOODS.
Woodward & LothrOp
10th, 18th and F Sts.. N. W.
Clearance Sale Of Mattings

Our entire remaining stock of Mattings,
covering an excellent range Of styles and col.
orings is offered at midsummer clearing
prices, as following
Fine Japanese Cotton Warp Damask Mat
ting, roll Of 40 yards.
$7.2O Roll. Reduced from $40.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-23
324 Pairs
 Of Dainty
 Stylish, Sash Curtains, at 4Q cents pair.

Odds and ends of a manufacturers line of materials made up into Sash Curtains. We clos led out the entire lot. A feast of good values here in handsome Scotch Mus lins, dainty Bobbinets, Tambours and Point d. Esprit Curtains, various ly trimmed with lace in- sertions and edges; every one hemmed ready to shirr on rods. The price which we offer them at is simply ridiculous.
 4oc. pair.
 In the regular way they would be 75c. $1., $1. .25, $1.50 to $2.00 a pair.
 No orders will b. taken in ad- vance of sale, which starts at 8 o'clock Thursday morning. We'd advise you to get here as soon as possible for although the lotN is large we do not guarantee such won derlul bargains to last long
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-23
SOCIETY AND LODGE

The regular meeting of the F. O. o1 "A. was held in the Insurance building last night. On December 13 the P. o of A. will give an entertainment anG ball in their rooms
 The Daughters of Erin auxiliary No 12, A. o. H., held a very largely at tended meeting in the Insurance build ing last night. There were twenty-five applications and seven limitations. State President James F. Bree of the A. O. Ii. presented the Daughters of Erin with beautiful silver mounted gavel which was gratefully accepted by the auxiliary. MT. Stanford, the president of District No 2, A. o. H., made up the committee with MT. Bree and was also at last nights meeting. After the meeting an informal programme was rendered by members of the auxiliary Mrs. George Ryder gave some vocal solos and Master Willie Telley played the piano. James Stanford and Miss Pearl OBrien also contributed to the evenings entertainment Preparations are being made for the grand bazaar to be given in Music hall January 19, 20 and g. The committee having the af- fair in charge is composed of Mrs. J. J. Hogan, Miss Lizzie Connors and Mrs. M. J. Fahy assisted by Miss Mall Joy, secretary and Miss Margaret Car roll treasurer.
 The Danish Sister and. Brotherhood gave a most successful bazar and ball in Arion hall last night. The Bridge port Danish society furnished the mu- sic and delega tions from Derby, Meri- den, Bridgeport and Ansonia were present There were about 200 present and a very enjoyable evening was spent by all.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-23
Linens and Dornestics.
T h u r s q a y promises to be a great day in

ments. The following are what will make it so:-
 Outing Flannels-
 One case of extra good quality fancy Outing Flannels; beautiful colorings in stripes, checks and plaids; well worth Sc.
 Thursday only SC. yd. Plaid Dress Goods This is the third case of these handsome 28-inch Plaid Dress Goods. They're in good color combinations and sell very rapidly for children's dresses, waists, etc. The regular price is 12lc.
 Thursday only Sc. yd. Everett Classic Ginghams- In all the newest and prettiest de. signs and colorings-goods well worth Sc. Thursday only SC. yd. COmTOrLdDloS-
 One lot of Comfortables, full size, filled with the very best quality of carded white cotton and covered with an excellent quality of satine, both sides alike. Actual value $2.OO
 Thursday only ST. 2o. Brown Cotton
 One bale Brown Cotton, one yard wide-a very fine and heavy quality; regularly 7c.
 Thursday only 41ac. yd. Napkins
 One lot of all linen, bleached Napkins from Ireland; full $ size and easily worth $l. so.
 Thursday only SIPS dog.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-23

A lady who has great horror of the tobacco habit got on car the other day and said to the passenger next to her, Do you chew tobacco, sir?"
 NO, ma'am, l don't" was the reply; but I can get you a chew if you want one. "-Ohio State Journal