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Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-02-23

George Washington, first prosilen,
OF the United States, was born l6>
Years ago Thursday, in the county OF
Westmnrcland, Virginia. His father
Augustine Washington, and his moth
or, Mary Ball Washington. had 81,
children -four sons and two daughter.
--6eorge being the eldest. He received
Z common English education, and NJ
the age of l9Nas appointed one of the
ad1utant generals Of his state. with
The rank OF major. soon afterwards
before he WAS II, he WIS aproin' ed
colonel which position he held until
Los. At the age of - he married Mrs
Martha curtis, a wealthy widow. about
three months his Junior.
From l13o to Ia Washington rem.
resented his county in the house of
hargeSseS, being at the same time !
Justice OF the peace. In ia he WAS
elected to the first continental con
gre>S, and continued in that Office tin
ms election lay that body as command
ersin-chict of The army on Juno Ia
i3a3 II the close Of the war liz -.
signed his commission at Annapolis
where congress WAS assembled, the o3i
day of December, 1888.
lie VAS presiding officer Of the con.
Stltutienal convention. and on The
election of president. WASHINGTON
received every yote east. having been
elected IN April, l7Sa. ana taking III
oath OF uiice the 3oth Of the month
N the eNp'ration ot his Hfs, term ~
Wis unanimously reelected. When
bis second term had expired h. hg5e
farewell to his officers. refusing tn as-
rept third term, ana retired t. Ills
quiet and lovely retreat at Noun,
Vernon.
In July, l79>, difficulties WitlFrance
having arisen, he was rendered the ~.
nceot commander-in-ehictof the army
oat did not take the aeld.
lie held the commission of lisuten.
ahf-genelal till his death. which H..
CURED at Mount Vernon. Virginia on
lhe itth day nj December 1900
"'neral Washington l.eld n!lita,,
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Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-02-23
Ettmnr has IL thai tho n.xt ~.

khmor has il that the next fake the
tustonists intend To spring on the pco.
pie Is, that the department contcm.
plates setting aside the whole OF this
county n forest reserve. hut that
The matter Will be held Ia allowance
until after The November elections.
ana that such action meets with AZ.
prevail by the republican leaders in the
county who expect TO he rewarded hs
appointment 10 federal positions on
the reserve.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-02-23

Major Manning Formerly of This County.
Deserts the Sinking Craft

! Major Manning Formerly of This County
| Deserts the Sinking Craft
Major George A. Manning, the silver
republican leader of Nez Perce county,
is another who has determined to re-
new his allegiance to the straight re-
publican organization, says the Boise
Statesman. lie has been very promin-
cnt in silver republican councils and
| has been Il member Of the executive
committee OF the state central con-
mlttec, but he is ready to openly adj
NIT what all Sce-that the days of the
party have passed and that the only
purpose to be Subseryed by holding
the crumbling skeleton Of the former
organization toget her is to afford an
opportunity to trade with the demo-
Gratis for Il few paltry Offices. The fol-
lowing tells the story of his return to
the republican fold:
LEV lSTON, Idaho Feb. A. Hon G.. +. Ar
ncy, Secretary silver Republican state Cent
raj Committee. Boise, Idaho. Dear Sir: |
hereby tender through you my resignation
rs IA member of the state central committee
from Nez Perez county, and also my rcsigna
ilon aN Il member of the executive committee
of the silver republican party of Idaho Very
truly yours
(SgncoO GEO A N\NNING
am induced To take this step after due con-
sidefaton. with the avowed intention OF re-
turning To the ranks of the republican parry.
~ am IN accord with that party on all vital
questions before the people today except
Is sleeping, II not dead.
Mr.. Dubois says. The assured composition
Of the United states senate for several Years
cpnvnce> them silver legislation can not be
DO u fact, aud | for one can see no use In
maintaining separate ofganiza ion i'm this
state ~ order to become national political
onlcasls and further than that, | will no,
ION any party, nor fuse rs an organization,
with any party whose principles are SO utter
" al variance with my own on all the great
leading questions am wde-open cypan-
paasioni>t | believe We should hold All onr
newly acquired territory and get an We can
honestly
hope To see you and ,lulc and all the rest
OF the boys back in the old ranks again Npht
ing side 10y side rs of old
With kind regards to all. | remain. vours
truly tSigueoD GRE. A. MANNING
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-02-23
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE mr,r,>,

To n"mi"r. pf the Republican county cen
:ral Com miitee Tor kooiennl county;
Motto. IL hereby given thai ID. Kepubiirat
County Central tommltteeof kootrnal coun-
- Il called 10 meet nj Eaihdrum an ,tln gti
day of March tssl al ocioGk u m Of shid
dhy. The purposes NJ The meeting are Ia ar
range time and place far holding he repubtl-
can rounty convention Tor kplt.nai county
f1r 1870 aud "a transact such otiier businct )
a. may b" within tbs province ~ the com
mlitec.
~ requested 10 attend Ia person or by proxy.
ana a cordial Invitation Is hereby extended Ia
All loyal republicans Ia attend said commit :
Tee meeting
FHA~. T.. HEifMAN, Chairman
Rnihdrum, Idaho February f.. iqoa
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-02-23
Resolutions OF Coincidence.

Whereas. it has pleased the supreme Father
to remove from our midst Mrs. j. G. Andrus
mother of our esteemed Neighbors Ii. ". ant
w H. Andrus: therefore be 1t
Resolved. that this Camp extend to our be
rcavcd Nei.hbois, II. w and W. H. Andrus
our brothcrly and neighborly sympathy il
this their sad hour Of bereavement
Resolved, that IA copy of these resolutions
be placed on the minutes of this Camp, acopy
sent To our bereaved Neighbors and a copy
handed to the local papers for publication
Fratcrnally submitted,
G. l.. SHERWOOD,
r. A. WADDLE.
n. CHEEK.
Committee.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-02-23

"li"wfsrr had thu republican nartt
may Ia. the fact remains that its nd.
miitist'ati"n tsa marked improvement
o'sr anything the democratic party
mas ever gwen this country, aud tictno.
eials Vii not help their causr among
iin.iToatnt Voters hA etcrnaily eriti.
.istiis every art 81 tlc republicans
"isih"t gsa "f bad, said gentle.
h'aii Who claims 10 belong IL III party
M'iisr c"n,essing With lhr editor one
aas ,h,s week. lie continued. III
n'hs very much a. II III. leaders IN
thii party had all turned bla,hcrskit.s
ana s"felieseis. rheA could maLa
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-02-23

and political offices for over 40 years,
and Of him at a memorial address be-
fore congress Colonel Harry Lee said
.Ile was and is first in war, first in
peace. and first in the hearts Of his
cOuntrymen.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-02-23

ENd'oNcrupr renunyer OF Oregon.
thinks BRYAN has long since forfeited
hts ehinn'.> u being elected prcsid nj
by hctnk too 'Youhle. E" He a>>crf,
That history records 0nll one Instance
81 victory having been Wen Ia the
nse - Jaw bone. The ~ governor
has an original My at expressing him.
N'lf, hut that dts> nat detratt from
the turee ~ his logic.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-02-23

The investigation Of the Idaho Ia
Dor troubles, now in progress at Wash
ington are reported To be- disturbing
the tranquility OF mind Of ldaho's tie
less governor ana his associates These
proceedings are too real for the men
who have bccR used to more absolute
power than Is exercised by the ear of
all the Russians, and who have become
accustomed To smother truth and de-
feat the ends Of Justice as well as su.
pcrcedc civil procedure by the arb-
trary use Of unlimited military power,
and late adsiccs state that these IT,.
rants are seriously considering the adj
visibility OF employing counsel to rep
resent them at the court of inquiry.
II Is really too bad that dose Of their
own medicine can not be- administered
10 these fellows at this time by deny
Ing them the privilege Of employing
counsel.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-02-23

The democrats viii hold their ma
uonal convention az kansas CIT, an
the Fourth 81 July, \ more appre.
pirate date RttFht hate been natngd
Tor tnis ilag-turling business.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-02-23

Elsewhere in this issue appears an
article on Forest Reserve Extension
winch throws some light on subject
that has agtatcd the public minds Ii
inns county for several months past.
In a future issue We expect 10 publis'
i copy u the petitions signed by citi-
lens OF kootanai county and forward.
ed 10 the department, and also a COPY
OF superintendent Glendinning's re-
port. The disreputablc democratic
scheme Tor making political capital
out OF this question has been nippea
IN the bud, and before we get through
The true character Of some fusion poll.
uclans who have been posing rs the
SETTLERS friends will be revealed to the
people Of this county.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-02-23

The Rathdrum republican club list
~ which mention VAS last week made,
Is growing daily.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-02-23
Church Directory.

PREsBYTERIAN Preaching services
every alternate sunday ut 1880 Am. and
500 p. NJ. Sabbath school every Sunday at
T. m. Midweek service Wednesday evenings
at i30 p.m.
f. A. WALKER, Pastor.
CATHOLIC CHURCH-Services every Bird Sun
day in the month al l0:.S0 I'm
REV. THOMAS PURCELL.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1900-02-23

Oranges lemons ami apples Al The
rtstotl.t ,l4tp
The Coconino sun., 1900-10-27
More than Million for Equipment.

Few realize how much money the railroads Of this country annually spend for equipment. The aggregate sum is an enormous one. The Santa Fe alone has set aside more than Sl,OOO,OOO to spend for that purpose this fall.
 Two hundred thousand dollars repre- sents the cost to that road of 300 new ballast and coal cars. of the sO-called chopper" style. By their use it is ex- pected that gravel. crushed stone and other ballast can be placed on the track at a considerable saving in time and labor: the cars will also be used to un. load coal into pits,
 Fourteen new dining cars, two new composite cars, twenty passenger en- zines and five hundred refrigerator cars are additional important items in this list.
 The refrigerator cars are mainly for handling California fruit, the traffic in which is assuming large propor- tiOns. The other equipment is for the California limited.
 While million dollars is big sum of money it pays to have the very best of everything in railroad equipment, thereby creating new business and re- taining old friends.
 The discarded dining cars will be transformed into wide-vestibued par Tor, buffet and chair cars, thus maj eri- ally improving those features of the Santa Fe service.
The Coconino sun., 1900-10-27
When you cannot sleep for (

When you cannot sleep for coughing it is hardly necessary that any one should tell you that you need a few doses of Chamberlain's Cough Rem edy to allay the irritation of the throat. and make sleep possible. It is good. Try it. For sale by the Pioneer Drug Store.
 School supplies of every kind at the Racket store.
The Coconino sun., 1900-10-27

"For three days and nights suffered agony untold from an attack of cholera morbus brought on by eating cucum- bers." says NJ. E. Lowther, clerk of the district court, Centerville, Iowa. "l thought should surely die, and tried a dozen d iIerent medicines, but all tO no purpose. sent for bottle Of Chamberlan's Collie, Cholera and Darrhoea Remedy and three doses re- lieved me entirely. This remedy is for sale by the Pioneer Drug Sore.
 Those having reserved seat tickets for the Elk,' miustrels should remem. Der that the chart will be open for the selection of seats al Brannen's drug store at o'clock D. m.. on Saturday. October 2.
 Experience is the best teacher. Use Ackers English Remedy in any case of coughs, colds or croup. Should it fail to give immediate relief money re- funded. p cts and 5O cts. w. R. Edwards, druggist
 For the Masonic grand lodge. terri tory of Ariz,na, to be held at Phoenix November l2 to l5, 1900. round-trip tickets to that city will be be sold from Flagstaff at rate of $l4.90. Dates of sale, November 10 and l !; return limit, November l7. Continuous passage in each direction. George F. Sullivan. Agent.
 Sick headache absolutely and per- manently cured by using MOki Tea. A pleasant herb drink. Cures c0nsti- patton and indigestion, makes you eat. sleep, work and happy. Satisfaction guaranteed OF money back. 25 cts and 50 cts. w. R. Edwards. druggist.
 Tea Garden Drips is a sugar syrup of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-07
WORK ON WARSHIPS.
Preparations to Lay she Keel or Three
Eesse.s Being Made

Superintendent. J. A. Nelson. OF the Triss
Company. in speaking OF the work beng
done at the yards, sad that the last OF
the boats on the ways the Decatur. would
have been launched sooner. but for tina
inability 10 procure certain castings.
Preparations are now being made 10 lay
the keeIs of the cruiser and the two CUT
tiers. With the force OF eighC hundred men
now ar work ar the shipyards. there will
he little delay in getting them in the water.
The Trig., Company has plant eapabis
of building the largest battieships. and IS
in posstion TO compete thereon with any
plant II. the country or in the word
The company owns all the land south OF
the dock. and from the basin at Eigh-
teenth Street 70 the ship-lock at Twenty
eighth Street. being strip OF land sHJ feet
wide at the west end and TOO feet a, the
east end. thirty-five acres in all. There
is IS feet of water in the river al lo.i tide.
The boilers of the Stockton are now being
tested.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-07

mond, second vice-president; C. P. Whar-
ton, of Raleigh. n. c., third vice-presi-
dent: William Dean. of Harrisonburg.
secretary; and r. w. Efolsinger, of Char
lottesville, treasurer.
One of the prime objects accomplish
ed by the Association is the Improvement
of the art of photography by diffusinS
scientific and practical knowledge among
its members This is done by a system of
papers, and discussion by the members
and distinguished photographers from
abroad Demonstrations of photography
are given at every annual meeting. The
demonstrations this year will be made by
men of national reputation.
Exhibits are arranged one or two days
before the convention assemblies, and the
prizes are awarded by disinterested and
expert photographers in attendance from
a distance in the day previous to the
initial session.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-07

lice will make no special effort 70 locate
her in New York, but should she return 70
this city. she Will be arrested and tired
for larceny.
The house Of Mr.. Harvey Blair, on Fifth
Street, was broken into from the rear
sometime Sunday.
The house was searched. but 10 clues
were found Nothing was missing Mr..
and Mrs Blair are out OF the city.
Police Officer Louis Hulcher of the First
Police Station. found a bundle OK conv,cts'
clothing, which are now at the station
house, where they await Identification
They are supposed TO belong to the negro
distance on the day previous TO the
guards in the CAPITOL Square.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-07

HE HELD lIiiI t'OtsA.
Mr.. Eakin and Mr.. Drewry aAshteo ana
went 10 the door to arouse the clerk, VINO
sIeeps in the den above. They were pre-
Dared to get the ladies out for bit Of
resi- and to enjoy the promised luncheon
of sardines. potted ham, canned fruits,
crackers. cheese. candy, and pop, or beer
on ice. for drink. The store belonged 10
Mr.. Eakins company, and he was is much
a. home in it as the little clerk, only the
clerk had the keys and was inside, and up
stairs 10 boot. Well, he put his lead out
from the upstairs window and refused TO
make any concessions TO the naErlders
Mr.. Eak!n warned him that ne Lad ladies'
on. there. and the clerk, whose noble name
is Guy Ripley, remarked that no lady
would go or a hayr.de.'
Mr.. E,akin, who is one Of the most perfect
gentlemen in the county, a Warn-hearssd,
clean-souled young man, who IS popular
with every stranger who comes to this
place, and the pet of the young ladies' in
town, could not keep his voice steady with
the suppressed passion in it. He told Rip
ley that he would .'sett,e with him later. -
and the young men quietly drove away.
and did NOT. as many gentlemen declare
they would have done, ''stave IN the win
Gows with rocks" or break into he store
and punch the clerks head.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-07
MANY SMALL CRIMES.
Mr.. Harvey Blair's House Broken Into
Sunday.


On July 11th, during the absence OF the
family and several boarders. colored
cook, employed at No West Marshall
Street, went through the house and carried
off quantity of clothing md other
articles.
When the family returned, the discovery
of the robbery was made and reported 10
the police.
The negro cook had in the meantime
disappeared and upon investigation, /. was
found that she had gone 10 New foes-
The total value of the articles s.oieh
amounted to about $50. which had II been
taken from one person would have oeen
considered a felony. but as the articles
taken were divided between number OF
people. the charge could be made nothing
stronger than petit larceny.
The detectives decided TO take no fur
Their steps In the matter until the Com
monwealth.s attorney had been consulted
Mr.. Richardson returned TO the city yes
terday. and after hearing the details OF the
case. reached the conclusion tina, the
charge against the womnn would be thar
of petit larceny.
Under these conditions. therefore. the Do
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-07
PHOTOGRAPHERS OF TWO STATES
They viii Meet III Annual Convention
To-Day.

The Photographers Association Of Vir-
GINA and North Carolina will meet in
fourth annual session in this city at
Saenger Halle, beginning this morning
Murphy's Hotel Will be headquarters
for the Association. Photographers from
the two States to the number Of nearly
one hundred are expected to attend the
convention. Representatives of the big
photographers supply houses will be on
hand, as usual
The last meeting of the Association
was held in Lynchburg. At this session
important action was taken looking to
the increase of the size and usefulness OF
the body II was decided to extend the
jurisdiction OF the Association over North
Carolina.
Here in Richmond. where there are
nearly dozen photograph establish
ments, there are three firms having mem
bership in the association. 1t is expect
ed. however, that several other local
photographers will join the ranks of the
Association very shortly
The present officers of the Association
are Massrs. o. w. Cole. of Durham. n. c..
president; William Freeman, Of Norfolk.
tlrst yice-president: NJ. L, Clark. Of Rich.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-07

wells in ones sentiment and form menta
pictures never TO be forgotten.
r. c. II.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-07
GRAND SCENERY.

Asheville with its many attractions is
now famous the continent over. Hot
Springs, Hcndersonvlle. beautiful Sapphire
Lake. which is fast becoming known as a
summer resort OF wide reputation, Fiat
Rock. and indeed a hundred places are
making this region famous. The scenery
along the Southern towards Asheville is
grand beyond description. Round Knob
and the region around it are wonderfully
beautiful Curve after curve, varied with
tunnels. great gray gorges. green wales
and silvery streams touch the deepest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-07
C,rfery-Wi1ISrDn.

very pretty but quiet wedding took
place yesterday at the home o. Mrs.
NJ l. Jones No. SIS South Pine Street.
when her daughter. Miss Mamie y NtHs-
ton. became tie bride a. Nr. A.aW.FS u.
Tne harnv couple LEI: on The morning
train fer Washington. accompanied by tha
brides sister, Miss Bess.s WsnssGa-.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-07
Wore the Shirt-Waisr.

ar. S. e. Lowy. the manager of Ney-
er's Store, appeared on the street yesterday
wearing a waist-Shirt-the genuine thing
He did so on wager. A friend bet him
that he would not have the nerve to
come down town In this attire. He won.
Men have often appeared in public here
minus their coats and in nesligee shirts,
but Mr.. Lory in the first one TO appear in
the shirt-waist, about which so much
has been written,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-07
HEARD ON CAPITOL HILL.
Interesting Items picked Up About

Tutcrcstinn Items Picked In About
tho c,.ta of7;c.s
-, ,a.4ou
oNeilioi 1Sisi A"s 60 .
from Mrs. Nelson v Illus president o.
the Massachusetts Society, United States
rangbtars 1879 asI,fn,r that he co-operate
...I. 49, 80 81, ,erar.. - ,,,,,e
m41n tlS $500 -! $50; go
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- 80 ,.o.,,,It Of q
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was remove" ION lts q Ia, ,9
Mileiv - va lap.u,s ''5
me cehtehhlai anniversary ot Aei ia"iiei
''e1' IN IN hoS,oi' +ho ,ot+ar a,+,,,.iz,,., tho
.,1ir ,.1,. -,l ,,1+ 3o,,ssy
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- "tio $500 s,'G ~
3ba%+ S,oo o1o ;Ii w. oG,i,ro7 - mia
he $3.50 and NJ s,eez hat
fya,o,,a, g,,.+ nf +T,!s ,,aa,, bo ro77e ..ron-s
.ft,,f -, 80. Ut 49,, -,
that tbI. GnTe,.ar al, t,l, o-onar.,tor IF
- ~
end tbaI rhe school children NJ fia state
NAV maize co,,t,,if,,,+lo, =, M, f,,I1 ~,
maj d9y
Hon r z, uemnbf1I or South rraro1i1o
has v.rittan f9overro,. -,,.1o,. .-1-i,,,, b;,,,
i, DESIGNATE sg,,,o GOOD ,,,., i, 1riryi7ia -
collect ana organize an exbshft of tho
commercial and industrial resources nf
the State and 10 represent viro;nia al Tho
south Caroline Jnter.t,,t, go yy,e- =,
dian EXposition IN he boId in c,5a,Iaeton
next year.
The Governor and his staff have bean
invited to attend the eighth animal re-
union of the l.. s Arn3is+eol r,5n,, r, y
No %, of Virginia, al La crosse lTerl,an,
burg county, on Iues5lp~ Aro1,st asst
All these papers have been Forwarded 70
the Governor at East Radford, where he
is spending mis- vacation.
Mr.. Ben p. owen IS in Orange with his
family
Reports of the school car.n- of ,,o
Stat, are beino received at the Dans,r.r-
ment Of Public Instruction.
Vha repOrt of Northumberland shows
an increase nj 1fi o1,ar tho Iasr aa,7c,,s.
Shenandoah . f,lIi,, off NJ 2fg ana Eoa'
noke civ an increase Of } o4G -
1t is thought thai the negro school non
u!ation in the State VIII snow a decided
decrease.
ACCOMMODATING the reDort of the Roa
noke Supernten6eDt is a letter in which
he says that his buildings are in good
shape he has a splendid corps OF teachers.
ana that there IS perfect harmony among
the school officers. Continuing. The letter
says that one boy who recently graduated
from the High School has won u free mil
verslty scholarship, worth free tuition and
SEQ per year for three years.
Many of the young ladies' who graduated
with high honors are being emDIoyed as
teachers in the schools OF Roanoke county
and one has been engaged for the High
School ut salem.
Acknowledgement Montague is back at
his office after several DAYS absence in
the country.
Librarian w. W. Scott is spending his
vacation in Orange county
Acknowledgement Male returned from
Culpeper yesterday.
Captain T. j. Stratton, Chief OF Fertj
lzer Inspectors of the Agricultural De-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-07
Perfectinr Plans.

The negotiations for the Union-Ssree.
property for the Cudahy Packing Conpa-
ny are almost completed. and the deal
will undoubtedly go through
The final steps will be taken in a day or
two on the arrival OF the Gudahy repre-
sentative.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-07
GOODS FOR NEW STORE.

nIr. Norman F.. Short to Be With
NEessis s. Cans & Isady.
Mr.. Norman F. Short. who was for
many years in charge OF y. Saks & Cos
furnishing goods department. will be man
ager of the furnishing goods department
OF the Gaus-Rady Company.
Mr.. Short left for New York last night
to prepare the store for his department.