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RUN down BY A TRAIN
A Milk Wagon Demolished and
TIVE Men Injured.
Hurry A. Peek and Charles ConnOr
Narrowly Escape Denth at "a BaIti-
more end Ohio Cr0ssing-Gates
Said to Have Been Open When the
Express Dashed Into Their Vehicle

Harry \. Peck and Charles Connor,
dairymen employed by Corbin Thompson,
proprietor of the Sharon Dairy. at 324
Street southwest. had a narrow escape
from death or serious injury at the T
Street northeast. crossing OF the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad about o'clock
this morning. They were driving a horse
attached to a milk wagon over the rail-
road tracks when the vehicle was struck
by the engine Of train from Cincinnati,
inbound.
The wagon was demolished, the horse
killed and Peck and Connor cut and badly
bruised Both men were hurled a consid-
erable distance and Connor was rendered
unconscious. lie is now confined to a ward
at the Casualty Hospital with severe con-
tusions Of the scalp and left hip. Peck
sustained Iacerations Of the chin. head
shoulder. elbow, and leg and numerous
bruises. After his injuries had been dress
cd at the hospital he was able TO 80 to
his home Both Peck and Connor live with
NJ. Thompson. al 324 b Street southwest
According to Connor he and Peck were
returning in the milk wagon to the dairy
after serving customers in the northeast.
They were driving west in + Street. When
they reached the crossing the gates were
up and no train was in sight. Suddenly
when directly on the tracks Connor saw the
smoke Of an engine and whipped up his
horse to hasten across. His effort was in
vain as the engine was upon the wagon the
next instant. COnnor remembered nothing
after the wagon was struck until he re
gained consciousness several minutes later.
Ia n cot IN W her
ing and asked II he was hurt. Peck was
able to get to his feet and seeing that Con-
nor was the more seriously injured gave
him assistance.
By this time the train had been brought
to a stop, and the crew returned to rem
der aid 20 the injured men. The police
were notified. and the men were removed
TO the hospital In 40. 8 patrol wagon
ConnOr was positive the crossing gates
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Arthur Landon, colcrcd. was today found
guilty CT the murder of Henry Bradley,
also coIored on December L last. The
case was submitted TO the jury yesterday
afternoon. but a verdict was not reached
until this morning. when Landon was
found guilty as indicted. The verdict was
a great surprise TO "a majority of those who
followed the evidence in the case. There
were many who. when The testimony was
closed expressed the opinion that the de-
fendant would be acquitted. Others. from
the conflicting nature Of the testimony be-
lievod that LandOn would be found guilty
Of manslaughter. while the majority OF
those who discussed the subject stated .ney
looked tor a qualified verdict" making
the punishment Imprisonment in the pen
itentiary for life.
The defendant was very much disap-
pointed and surprised az the result He
said he had been confident that the jury
would render a verdict for manslauEhter.
or for murder without capital punishment.
He believes that he will be granted a new
trial
The testimony submitted to the Jury
was as contradictory as 10 well could be-
Lizzie, the wife OF the murdered mar.
who was present when ne wa killed
stated that on The night OF the tragedy
she was on her way home on Ninth street
southwest. between II and I streets
When on II Street. between Sixth and
Seventh streets, she was aCCOsted by Ian
don. who introduced himself by saying
that he knew her husband. and then ask
ed in he could walk with her Believing
the man TO be what he said she did not
make objection. The had not gone far,
when she saw her husband coming %
meet her. He was carrying 4 stick. and
when he came up 10 LandOn she did not
stop. but walked on up the street Mrs
Bradley stated that she had not gone
more than ten feet when she heard her
husband say, Well. you got one ir on me
that time" At the same time she heard
her husband hurrying after her. and she
turned around to wait for him. As she
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A DISSENTING OPINION.
Justice ShePErd's Views on Hack
man HazeI's Case.

Justice ShePRrd's Views on Hack
man HHzel's Case.
Associate Justice Shepard. Of the Court
Of Appeals FOR the District, yesterday filed
his dissenting opinion in the case Of the
District against George Hazel. a hackman,
in which he contends that the judgment
OF tire Police Court was right and accord
ing to law. The defendant was charged
with violating the police regulations in
relation 10 cab stands at the Baltimore
and Potomac station. In the Police Court
on the motion Of the defendants attor-
ney, d. ". Baker, the information a9on
which Hazel was arrested. was dismiss ID.
The District noted an appeal. and the
Court Of Appeals. in an opinion anrounc-
ed by Justice Norris and cOncu-rcd in by
Chief Justice Alvey, the decision of the
Police Court was reversed. and the case
remanded for hearing in the lower court
Justice Shepard, in dissenting to the
judgment of the Court of Appeals. saws:
"A railway company has no special
easement of the kind in a public street
because its station abuts thereon, and
mere permission to engage in this addi-
tional carriage OF passengers cannot JUS
tify its preference therein over others
similarly engaged, whether special incor-
poratiOns for the purpose or individuals
with license. Hence there can be no rea-
sonable ground for its classification apart
from them as a foundation for the grant
of special privileges
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MEDALS TO BE PRESENTED.
District society Of the Sons OF the
American Revolution.

District society of the sons OF the
American Revolution.
Forty medals and certificates are to he
presented to members Of the District Of
Columbia Society OF the Sons Of the
American Revolution az RaUscher's
tonight at O'Clock. Senator Lodge will
deliver the oration and speeches will also
be made by J. c. Breckinridge, Gen Joe
Wheeler. Gen. S,ernberg, Gen. a W. Cree
Is and Rear Admiral Hichborn. The affair
is expected 20 be one Of the most enjoy
able ever given by the society
The following is the oficiaI list Of those
who viii receive medals. Francis Joseph
Adams. Harry r. Anderson, John Breck-
inridge BabcOCk. Albert :. Baker. john
". Bayne. Frank IL Bennett. Henry V.
BoyntS-, Joseph G. Breckenridge. William
c. Brown Bernard A. Bvrne. Charles
Byrne. Constantine Chase Colby NJ. Cnes-
Ter. Calvin Duyall Cowies C.eland Davis.
Francis W Dickius. Arthur Ingersou
FlagE James n Flint. Adoiphus ".
Grcelv Charles z. Greenleaf. John c.
Gresham. John p. Hains. Philip Hich-
born Walter Howe. Alfred Z. Hunt. Ly-
man w Y. keunon, Loren BascOm John
son, Theodore +. Jewell. Lewis 4 Kim
berly. Oscar l. Long. Robert A. Narmion.
John a. Moore. Warren =. Newcomb,
DskalcOsa NJ Smith. David s Stanley. jr.
Etgar Z. Steever. George NJ. SternberE.
William X. Van Reypen. Joseph Wheeler,
and Arthur W. Yates.
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HEALTH OF THE DISTRICT.
= Large Increase in Deaths From
Pneumonia

Large Increase in Deaths From
Pneumonia
The Health Department issued today a
report Of last weeks deaths and weather
conditions as follows.
The mortality in the District during the
past week was 100 OF which GO were OF
white persons. and "a c0Io-ed. The annual
death rate accordingly was s3-s5 for each
thousand Of the whole population; that cor
the white being -5.l6. and for the colored
1850. The principal causes Of death were
pneumonia. OF which 90 deaths occurred as
against S in the previous week. or dis
eases OF the heart there was an increase
from Il to -. and Of the kidneys from 10
1o. OF the infectious. contagious class
there were s fstsi cases OF grippe. . Of ty-
phoid fever. . Of diphtheria. and OF
WhoCpiuE cough.
AZ the close OF last report there were
thirty three cases OF dirhtheria in QUaran-
tine. During the week j. new cases de-
yslopeG and IS were disc charged. leaving 90
eases in isolation in IS premises.
"Of scarlet fever there we're --a cases in
quarantine 81 The close of Iasr report. Dur
ing the week IS new cases were reported
and - we're discharged. leaving g. cases
uudg- treatment I'm - premises
The mean weather conditions prevalent
during the week were. Temperature Of
tine atmosphere 90 degrees. relative humid
ity So, and barometer -e-Se. rhe precipita-
tion of moisture tincludiug snow reduced
10 waterl was 1.69 inches. with northwest
erly winds averaging ten miles per hour
The Thermometer registered 90 degrees on
the 18th instant rising from II degrees On
the 18th instant.
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did so he fell to his knees at her feet.
She noticed tkat-he was bleeding at the
breast. The circumstances as related.
Mrs Bradley stated were all that occur
red in connection with the killing Of her
husband.
The defendants story OF the circum-
stances which led to the killing Of Brad
ley was very different from that Of the
deCeaseds wife. In fact, he contradicted
her in every material particular. Accord
ing to his version Of the affair he saw
Bradley and his wife leave a house on
Third Street whore they had attended a
party. Bradley and his wife. LandOn said
were qu8rreliug and were cursing each
other. They did not go far together when
Bradley left his wife in the street.
Landcn approached Mrs. Bradley and
asked her il he might walk with her she
did not object. and they started Off to-
getrer. They had not proceeded far when
Mrs. Bradley said. DO you hear my hus-
band whistling?" and the next moment
Bradley appeared upon the scene. When
Mrs. Bradley saw her husband coming.
LandOn testified that she said to him.
Ny husband has q stick and razor 10
ana upon bCinE asked By Landon what ne
intended to do with them, she said Hes
going TO cut you"
When Bradley reached Landon he im-
nediately took hold OF him by the collar
and began to beat him with the stick
which ne carried in his hand. at the same
time holding his other hand behind his
back. Believing that it was the intention
Of Bradley TO kill him LaudOn drew a knife
from his pocket and stabbed him. rs he
jid so Bradley let go his hold on him and
walked on after his wife
When Bradley left. Landon said. he did
not know that he had killed him. The
THH HrHh hr-
tent COrTobOrated the statements of the
defendant and Mrs. Bradley. Evidence
was also offered as to Landon's good repu-
tatiOn for peace.
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An Au~trian's Bitter Experience.

HOUGHTON. Mich. March 2L-Andrew
Chututo, an Austrian miner employed at
Tamsrask mine. has poor opinion Of
American justice. Becoming suspicious Of
his wife. he quit work at midnight and re-
turning bCme found one Samuel Merz. a
countryman there. The aggrieyed hus-
band threw him out Of the house bodily.
Merz Immediately swore out a warrant
for Chututo who was fined 50 and costs.
He paid and feeling indignant went home
and thrashed his wife She had him ar
rested instantly and he was again fined.
ChututO is uncertain whether he had best
get a divorce or return to Austria.
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THE cREMAToRY IN OPERATION
No One Hereafter Permitted to Damp
Paners in Nacnnt Lnts.

No one Hereafter Permitted to Damp
Papers in Vacant Lots.
The Street Cleaning Department has in
stalled a crematory for the reception and
destruction Of all combustibIe articles Of
waste such as paper. rags. etc The
building is located al The foot Of South
Capitol Street. place commonly known
as ~Buzzard's Point" F. Z. Eddington is
the foreman in charge, but he is being
instructed in his new duties by Lewis
TaneDer. Of Baltimore. who has had long
experience in the matter OF conducting
crcmatOry in Baltimore. Two negroes are
employed TO dump the rubbish into the
huge furnaces and the work is quickly
and thoroughly accom- mulished- Hereafter
all persons found dumping any articles Of
cOmbusublc character on vacant iUts or
in any other place other than the ere
maJOry Will be subject to severe penalty
Warner Stutler. Superintendent OF
Street Cleaning. stated this morning that
the establishment Of the crematory meant
much for the city, for hundreds Of resi-
dents are annually annoyed by the sight
OF ugly rubbish heaps probably but a few
feet from their doors on some vacant lot
He also said that the Cr5matOry 10 all
appearances would work in a very salts
factory manner. and that many dangers
10 health and property of the District are
wiped out by the adoption of the new. sys-
TEN Of disposiuE Of The city's rubbish No
permit Will be necessary for anyone de
string 10 dump waste to enter the crema-
tory
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were not lowered, even after the accident.
He was sure that no attempt was made to
lower the gates before he drove on the
tracks or'after he was upon them. He
heard no shout or warning OF any kind.
Watchman Patrick McClarny, who was in
charge of the gates at the crossing. is
said 10 have told the police that he did
not lower the gates. The train vii n
struck the milk wagon was in charge Of
Engineer R. Marks and Conductor Thomas
LandOn.
On February p an accident occurred at
the same crossing. David Marcy, a hack
man. Of Street southwest, was driving
across the tracks when he was struck by
an engine and badly injured. The acct
dent occurred early in the morning On
that occasion the gates were In charge OF
John b. Payne
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ORDERS FOR THE POLICE.
Action at Fires aud In the Cases al
Certain Blind People.

Action at Fires aud In the Cases OF
Certain Blind People.
In a general order issued yesterday
morning to the police lieutenants OF the
various precincts. Major Sylvester called
attention to certain paragraphs in the Po-
lice Mammal regarding the action Of police
men in case OF fires. The order was as fol-
lows:
Referring to paragraph rs OF the
Metropolitan Police Ma=uaI. the lieulen-
ant will direct. in case OF alarm OF fire
from within the limits OF his precinct. to
use all available necessary force.
IF. upon arrival at such location. the
officer in command deems additional men
necessary. he will give notice Of require
ments to any officer OF the Fire Depart
ment who may be in attendance. who. IN
der instructions from the honorable Com
missiOners. will notify Police aIeadQUar-
ters by telephone Of the need for such ad-
ditional force as requested. which will be
called for by headquarters. in the order
named in paragraph 115.
For eNample-Fire in First precinct
notify First precinct 10 send all availa-
BILE force and Fourth precinct TO send two
Tor more If necessary. reserves to fire al
Eighth and G Streets northwest. or no
tify First precinct 10 send all available
force and Fourth AID Sixth precincts TO
send reserves (as many as may be needed .
to fire az Eighth and G Streets northwest
In case Of general alarm precincts will
respond as heretofore. The Idea is to avoid
sending full forces on unnecessary runs.
that reserves in contiguous precincts who
are taking rest may not be called out Un-
less their services are required.
The police have been directed 10 advise
all blind persons found in any way OBJ
structing the public thoroughfare 10 make
application for admission and employment
at the Asylum for the Blind at 9l5 r
Street northwest These persons who do
not comply Will be required TO quit viOlat-
ing the law.
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A PROJECT OF sPoRTsMEN.
Gun and Rod DeVOtees Talking Of a
Centennial Exhibition.

The Game and Fish Protective Assccia-
tion Of the District Of Columbia has under
consideration 4 project for centennial
exhibition to be held in this city under
its auspices al date 10 be decided upon
lGter. The object is to bring together
lovers OF the rod and gun from all parts
az the country. and TO give an opportunity
10 manufacturers OF sporting gooas 20 cN-
bjbit their nroducts. A convention viii be
held in connection with the exhibition. and
II is expected that sportsman from Tar and
near will attend. feature OF the affair
will be competition for prizes.
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Rural free delivery was established yes
terday by the POstofice Department to
commence April ,. in Dawson Ga; Man
stem Wis; April l6. in Butler, Ky: Rad
nor. Ohio. The average length Of routes
to be traversed by one carrier is twenty
Eve miles, covering an area Of twenty
seven square miles, and serving pOpula-
finn of 6n1
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INDICTED FOR MURDER.
Robert t. Wyatt to BE Tried Ncxt.
Week

Robert L " y0tt To lie Tried Next
Week.
ELLICOTT CITY. Nd. March 2t-Rob-
ert T. Wyatt the young man charged with
the murder cf Capt Charles W. Caulk. and
Under Indictment by the Anne Arundel
g-and jury. was brought to Ellicott City
yes,5 day for trial in the Howard County
Court.
The prisoner was in charge Of Sheriff
Bowie and Deputy Nicholas W. Bryan. He
was neatly dressed. and his clear black
eyes gave him a rather prepossessing ap-
pCaranCe He spoke freely about his life
AID his relatives on the Eastern Shore in
Talbot and Caroline counties. especially re-
ferring TO his father and mother who are
still living. In mentioning his father a
slight tremor was noticed in his voice. Wy
att said he was twenty-One years OF age
and he looks no older. His trial Is expect
ed TO begin on Monday OF next week.
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ALASKA NEEDS SCHOOLS.
sheldon Jackson Talks Of the Rrp-
idly Growing Population.

sheldon Jackson, the United states Gen
cral Agent Of Education in Alaska, said 10
a Times reporter this morning.
During the past three years. The devel-
opmeut Of gold mining has attracted into
the interior or Alaska thousands Of min
ers. many OF them bringing their families
with them. In the vast region drained BY
the Yukon and its tributaries there IS not
a single school FOR white children. nor is
il possible with present means at hand TO
make any addition 10 the school system
As a result Of the influx of population
towns have spru-g up at 81. Michael, Cir
Gle. Rampant Peayy Weare and Eagle. and
schools are urgently needed at these
Doiuts "
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NeCkwear opening values.

Renaissance Neck Scarfs--both wide
and narrow; cream and white ACc
instead of TJc, for................ ~
BObinet, HonitOn, Point d'Esprit, and
Lace Edge Ties-instead of 49c- 1OC
Special price ................. ~
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l5c and lSc embrOideries. Qzc.

No less than one hundred patterns in
Cambria. Swiss. and NainsOok En-
brOideries. and InsertIngs to match; >
to S inches wide: most excellent values
at 15c and 1Sc a yard Special O7C
price. ................... Us
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75C COrSetS, 3SC.

Lot OF Warmers corsets Of coutil.
satteen. and jean-in pink, black.
grey, and white-values which bring
75c elsewhere--fOr CSC.
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LANDON FOUND GUILTY
Convicted Of the Marder of Henry
Bradley.

The slayer Expresses Surprise nt
the Verdict. md Says He EX-
poets To Get New Hearing OF His
CHSe-SOme of the Proceedings in
the TriaI-Story 81 the Defendant.
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25C veiIingS, l2Jc.

Stylish Chenille Dot. Double Velvet.
Spot and Plain Mesh Yelling. in all the
spring shades-the regular 25c 10IC
quality. Special price ........t 2
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49c and 69c belts. 25c.

Dog Collar Belts. with metal trim
mings and dog heads; Patent Leather.
with black and silver harness buckle.
and Beaded Belts, with Jet buckles. 25c.
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SOC cOrsets, 25c.

500 dozen ladies' jean Corsets. lace
trimmed top. full bound, double stay
front. we'll fitting; regular soc corsets.
Special price. 25c.
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The way the people talk about IIeurich's Book
there appears 20 be no beer to equal this high
grade beer. Phone 63l, Arlington Bottliug Co,
fnr ! rnsn -
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HQC for ST to 81
OON muslin garments.

Manufacturers sample line OF fine
cambric. nainsook. and muslin under
wear, comprising drawers. chemise,
skirts, gowns, and corset covers.
trimmed with fine valenciennes. tor
chons, medico and Point de Alencon
laces; skirts with umbrella ruffies
with three rows Of torchOn lace, and
finished with lace around bottom. also
dust ruffie; skirts with fine embroid-
cry ruhles; gowns are made in empire
and Mother Hubbard styles. trimmed
with lace and embroidery. worth from
81 to 81; will go at CSC
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

DIR. CLEMENS EAS REMOVED FROM
1411 II st. NV. 10 51l 18th st. rw. The
electrical and Sprague hot air apparatus
are installed. By special arrangement with
the Sprague Company charges reduced to
IS. Skilled mass5ur in attendance. Sep
arate hours for ladies. Oflce hours. 10
n. m to p m. mh16-1mo
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S3.75 s956 i2r ladies' Esits

cloths. with newest box fronts-with
newest bOX-plcat skirts. in all sizes
thoroughly tailor made-the identical
suits which you'll find selling else
where In this city just now at $3.50. are
TO be offered at 1915 as a special.
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ChiId's I9c hose. Sic.

80 dozen pairs OF children's fast
black, ribbed hose with double knees
spliCed heels and tOcs-the regular 19c
Xalne-for s 1-2c.
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De- for 49C to ST
AON flowers.

4 wholesalers entire line OF samples
OF the most exquisitely artificial flow
ers on which you have ever laid eyes
all imPOrted-all sorts and all colors
roses. foliage, blossoms. large sprays,
mixtures. etc. which you'll see in every
store i'm town at 49c to $l-here for 2Jc.
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69C Sateen skirts, 39C.

Lot Of ladies' biacl; sateen under
skirts-made with deep rufies on bot
tom-gOOd length and width-same as
everybody is selling at Csc. for 3sc.
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steps the Cough

Laxative romO-Quinine Tablets cure a cold II
one day. No Cure. No Pay. Price. 25c.
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Sl.50 underskirts, csc.

Ladies' colored mercerized and Near
SILK skirts, some striped others
plain colors; accordion pIeated ruhies.
also umbrella ruffies. with small rudie.
finished with cords around bottom.
regular Sl2j and Sl-J0 skirts. Special
price, 9SC.
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900 81 and SI.25 6Eo
wrappers, VGN

so dozen Percale Wrappers. in navy
and cadet blue, also red, some trimmed
with rufiles finished with braid and
lace inserting. others made with pointed
bretelles. Bought TO sell at 81 &C
and SL25. Special price ......... VI
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Ladies I2Jc vests, 7c.

One hundred dozen ladies' Swiss rib
bed vests with crochet neck-tape run
neck and armholes-I2 1-2c regularly,
for &C
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T1C for ladies' l25C
fZS corset covers,

made with felled seams-and not
skimped at any point. Best 70 1-2c
corset cover to be had anywhere.
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TOrChOn laceS, 4Zc.

Machine-made Torchon Laces and In
sertings-the fine and heavy sorts-in
matched sets-l to inches wide Ar
instead Of lee and l. I-2c. for. rs
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c. 90 for ladies' suits
1910 worth SO.

Ladies' Blue, Grey. Brown. and
Black HOmespun. Cheyiot. and Mixed
Novelty Suits-plain and braid trim
med-with new REFER. Eton. and tight
Atting. silk-lined iackets-$9 values for
S5.9S.
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Ladies' 25c vests. l24c.

Because they are seconds" we can
sell these 500 ladies lisle-thread vests
at u 1-2c each. instead of 25c: necks
and armholes are run with silk tame
and you'll find IL difficult to find the
imperfectiOn. In no instance does it
impair the worth.
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SSo nsn Take Hoods Pills. Aid
uIiIIfH assimilation Of food as
siSt digestion. prevent
ana lure constipation. Get HOOPS. 25c. OF
druggists OF c. I. Hood & Co.. lowell, Mass.
DIED.

SMITH-On Monday, March 10. 1900 Ethel.
MAY SMITH. the youngest daughter Of Charles II
and Nellie Smith. aged twenty two months
Funeral from S5l Thirteenth Street southwest At
4:30 p. m. Wednesday, March y. 100. 1t
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Children's plain cloth REFERS. with
sailor collars and trimmed with braid.
in all cOlOrs. and in sizes to IA
yea S. Special price. S19S.