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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-05
Xmas Baskets.

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We call special attention to the
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-05
SHOOTING STARS.
A C0fncOrf

What makes you keep harping on the
statement that man can't do anything
without capital nowadays"
Well, answered the indolent friend, its
my one comfort in life. It's much easier
than hustlins around and trying to do
things"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-05
Xmas Gut Glass.

XmaS Gut GLASS.
Cut Glass makes ideal Xmas gifts.
We show a superb stock of Rich Cut
Glass at popular prices. Buying as
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summer months when factories need
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We quote few items from a COM
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Cut Glass Handled Olive Dishes. Each. pl.9o
Cut Glass Unhandled Olive Dishes Each. 9l.oO
Cut Glass Vinegar Cruets. Each. ....... 9I.oO
Cut Glass Salad Bowls. Each. .......... $4.25
Cut Glass Butter Plates Each. ........ s.. so
Cut Glass Celery Trays. Eueh...... $3o5
Cut elias. car.fss. Each. ............. $3.50
cut Glass Cracker lars. Each 5000
Cut e,as. Vases, ,oincn. Each. ........ SAYS
,nt Glass Decauters. Each 5000
Cut Glass Fruit Dishes. Each. t'O'oC
cut Glass Salad Bowls ,a-iuch. Each. $I2.oo
Cut Glass Sugar and Cream Set. .. 5000
Cut Glass sarane Dishes. Each. ....... $2.75
Cut Glass Spoon Trays Each. $3.50
Cut Glass Jelly Dishes Each. $500
or, Glass Punch Bowls Each w SIS.75
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-05
A Protest,

THE first thing that struck me when |
arrived tn Congress- said Representative
Husker. was the useless extravaganza dis
played"
ITO what point do you refer"
This practice of sending bouquets to SEN
ators and representatives. 1t ought to be
stopped. Here I've got to pass UP a lot OF
money to florist for roses and carnations
or else hang around and look as if nobody
loved me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-05

The sultan has been spared a great deal
of trouble owing to the acute jealousies
which pervade Europe. But the powers
have had SO much trouble with Abdul that
they might be unanimously rejoiced to see
a disinterested party like the United States
step in and give him what has so long been
due him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-05
Xra1as Lamps.

An Artistic Lamp beauties the
parlor, library or living room. We
are showing all the newest effects in
Lamps, and call special attention to
~ kinds we are now offering with
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-05
A Cynical ExDlanntiOu.

why don't You publish your compost
tions?" asked the admirer
Because answered the musician, there
is no possible chance for them. They are
not good enough TO be great nor bad enough
to be popular
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-05

Richard Croker's encounter with the Eng
dish income tax collector will enable him
to understand the pangs of some of the
people whom Tammany has compelled to
pay tribute.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-05

Over 1000 Fiiipinos recently took the oath
Of allegiance to the United States. and it
is believed that as many as 40 knew ex-
actly what they were doing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-05
At the Races,

This program, when the steeds are sped.
Is simple, though not funny.
You first proceed to lose your head
And then you lose your money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-05

Every time father-in-law Zimmerman
says his grace he justifes the appella-
ton by a recollection of the young mans
felicity as a cakewalker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-05

St. Louis can contemplate the isthmian
canal project without any fear that it will
involve the town in any further sewage
cCmplica lions with other cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-05

Leborgy, French authority on fashions
for men, declares that the Prince of Wales
dresses badly. And Americans have been
copying him all these years!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-05

AS between Uncle Paul and Grand
mother Victoria. the German emperor S
choice was very promptly made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-05

The proposition to reduce taxes is another
hard blow at the man who is so mentally
constituted that he thinks he IL unhappy
unless he is being oppressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-05

The navy. not content with handling all
the prize money. has left the army to stand
and watch it gather in the foot ball glory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-05

DTn order to avoid deinys. on nc
count of personal absence. letters Z"
THE STAR should not he addresHed
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-05
Biography.

cassell's New Bk,graphica! Dictionary Contain.
ing memoirs of the most eminent men and women
h h,a an ages ana countries sv".. gilt top, CT
hiif ieather Publisher = price. s.. 80. pl.OO
The Engiishwoman's Year Book ami Directory
1900 Second year Of new issue. edit I'd by Emily
Jones', secretary to the National Cn.aa of Womens
Workers of Crest Britain and Ireland. Goth year
Crown Sve., flexible cloth. Publishers
P'i'e' ~i'''" ~
Great Movements and Those Who Achieved, Them,
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evo, cloth. Publishers price, Sl.c5. .... ,5SS
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Xmas Tea Sets.

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Sets in full 5o-piece combination at
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-05

Mr. Henderson will now proceed to make
up his mind whether he is going to be a
car not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-05

Our new Chatting Dishes have all
the improvements, and are the best
finished dishes we can find. We call
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-05
Xmas Toilet Sets.

Xmas Toilet Sets.
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Der. We are offering unusually well
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$500 per Set.
S3.25 without jar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-05
Fiction and Romance.

l,shers price. SOC .'sAu h'p''s, feD 25c
X bottom ruSlishers PRICE s.'G .5c 10y aAs 25c
Tales of the Telegraph. BY BRADY. The story OF
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mercial and military work. Publishers -o
price, 81 .25. .................... SOC.
Georges Mother. BY stephen Crane. Pub
Curious PunishmeHts of BySone Days. by
Alice Morse Earle Publishers price 81 %. 81.
AT Winters Fire. by Il. Capes A number of
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and dramatic force. 5x1Is, 3o3 pages, cloth. -o.
Publishers price, 81 Observation-Disclosures. SOS.
The Maker of Moons. BY II. W. ChambeS. -o
Frontispece. limo. Publishers price. 81 so. oOI
The Man from ArehangeI. by A. Conan orr
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mae Pabifsh S pree SOC BY Prosper MeI 25c.
The Fatal Marriage. BY Charlotte NJ.
Braeme. Publishers price, soc. ........... ~.
The Department Clerk. BY Iyar Jonsson. A
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Cyrano de Bergerac BY E. Rostand. A literary
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Drama.

With Poet and Player. BY William Dayeprort
Adams. Essays literature and the STAGE -
Svo., cloth. Publishers price, s.. oOS.
Dialogues and Scenes from the Novels of Jane
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-05
A Sale of
Valuable Books
For Half, a Third, a Quarter
Regular Prices.

An unusually attractive lot just be-
tore Christmas. from the Great
Fall Parcel Sale of Bangs & Co.
New York, together with MANY
choice volumes from our own stock
The list embraces Fiction. His
tory, Biography, Travel, Poetry.
theology. Science, Philosophy. Art
and Books for the young, ranging
from one-quarter to one-half the pub
fishers prices
Ibis is an excellent opportunity
Tor librarians and literary people in
general to add to their library at a
small expenditure.
We have selected few from the
many worthy items. A complete
catalogue will be mailed free for the
asking
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10th, nth and F SITS. N. w.

o
i'm easy and
novelties
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silverwa Jewery, Umbrellas marked
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SOC. Each.
Xmas Carpet Sweepers.

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zee combination at
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Xmas Dinner Sets.

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$500 Each .
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Illustrated Books.

Pictures of Rustic Landscape. by Brkct Foster
With passages in prose and verse selected by John
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Country Garland of Ten Songs from the Hes
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nage drawings by Paul Woodrufe. Large coc
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In Chimney Corners. BY S. MacManus. Merry
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Smith. Publishers price, 81. ........... ~
Juvenile.
The Island of the English. BY Frank NJ. A. Cow
per. story Of Napoleon's days. with Illustrations
by Geo Marrow. Svo., cloth. Publishers cOc>
Dorsey. the Young Inventor. story for boys.
BY Edward = Ellis. Illustrated. publishers cn>
price 81 ......-.-.....- y
urstleigh Dene BY Mrs. O'Reilly Illustrated
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Letters and Essays.
The World on Wheels and Other Sketches By
BENZ. +. Taylor. Svo.. cloth. Publishers 2cc
Between the Gates. BY Benz. +. Taylor With
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BlbliOeraDlly.

ncr'on BOOK Hunter. The handsome Stokes aii-
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Publishers price, s.. 90. ....,- 90
. WHO'S Who, 1898. An annual biographical lie.
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OF Issue Crown Svo. Publishers price -
81. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. &c.
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History.

IIISIOIy.
American Soldier In tie Civil War. Pryf,lseIy
illustrated. fOli" cloth. Publishers price, @, ~
?--op.
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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-03-02
FOR JAIL BREAKING.

George Moore Il Wanted by the Sheriff
Ut Fergus County.
Sheriff T. M. Shaw Of Fergus county
has sent ont notice Of a reward of $50
for the apprehension Of George Moore,
wanted for jail breaking on the s5th
inst.
Moore ia about 80 years of age, Ave
feet and six inches tall, weighing about
l60 pounds. He has black hair aud
black eyes and a short black mustaohe
He wore a white hat. a dark.colored
coat. a red sweater, no vest. nearly
new blue overalls. shoes with heavy
double soles. and light rubhers.
Persons knowing his whereabouts In
this vicinity should notify Geo. W.
Hubbard, Billings.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-03-02

it's work until tonight, as 1t is awaiting
the arrival Of the train crews from Red
Lodge and Bridger. Coal cars were set
out at Laurel the night before By both
crews and in order to determine the
cause Of the wreck it is necessary to get
the testimony Of both crews.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-03-02

Engine 668, which was in the
wreck near Laurel was brought to Bill.
ings yesterday to be patched us 40 that
it can be taken to Livingston for COM
plete repairs.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-03-02

Total .......... 49,. $3.50, 100
With all the building Of the past two
or three years never has it assumed the
proportions of boom, and neither is it
the wish Of our people that it should.
It is a steady growth, and yet not to
such all extent as to supply the demand,
either for houses or business rooms.
There are at present between twenty
five and fifty families living in two or
three rooms, who would like to have
the oppor tunity to rent houses of from
four to six rooms, but there are none
to be had. There il not vacant bust.
ness room in the city and there are in.
quiries every week for locations.
Even with all the building of last
year, contractors are Of the opinion
that the coming year will! exceed it.
At no time last year was there any lull
in the building activity and carpenters
were greatly in demand.
Since the first Of the year real estate
dealers have had many inquiries for
building lots, which is an Indication
that much building is contemplated.
Luz NVItuoiu IdGluC IuA1EOuu CUQpuuS
has started improvements which are to
cost between $50, 900 and $4,000. The
Billings brewery will eYpend $35, 900
additional jim the erepsion Of malt
house aud other IMPROVEMENTS. The
Donovan M fCormj k.company oontem-
plates the q e1ectio6 Of large brick or
stone buildihgkor its consolidated bust
ness; g. o. 6ruwell also contemplates
the erection Of large building on his
lots at the corner of Montana avenue
and Twenty ninth street, and there is
talk Of two.story brick being built at
the rear Of the Belknap block, facing
on Twenty eighth street. An effort is
being made to secure dry brick press
establishment for Billings, which would
greatly facilitate the work OF brick
making.
At least one new enterprise is assured
for Billings this year, it being a plan.
ing mill. Arrangements have all been
completed and 1t is expected that the
mill will be in running order inside Of
sixty days.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-10
yil,iamsbnrs.s New Charter.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, Fdb. 9.-Spe-
cial.-The City Council held a very
lengthy session last night at the court
house, Mayor Mercer presiding. The new
city charter was adopted The new char
ter will clearly define the boundaries of
the city, will incorporate West Williams
burg, the College of William and Mary
and all its grounds, besides other terri
tory of more or less Importance. The
new charter will allow the Council to
levy ninety cents on the 500 of values
whereas at present only seventy cents can
be levied. The object of the increase is
TO allow of an issue of bonds for perma-
nent public improvements.
The Board OF Visitors of William and
Mary College will meet at the institution
Monday, February 18th.
Bishop Funston, formerly of Norfolk
but now of Idaho. will visit the Misses
Garrett here this month. While here he
will address the Ladies' Auxiliary of
Bruton Episcopal church. Miss Sue c.
Garrett will go to Idaho under Bishop
Funsten as missionary among the
Indians
DIR. J. Leslie Hall will lecture to the
students and the public in the College
chapel next Monday night: subject
Shakespeare"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-10
This Explains.

"A Topeka man is in trouble. Last week
he visited Kansas City, and while there
went into a large dry goods store where
a very handsome young lady was explain
ing the excellent qualities Of a certain
brand OF perfume.
The young lady was talkative and the
Topeka man chatted with her for several
minutes She sprayed him from head to
foot with the wonderful perfume she was
selling. and gave him sample bottle to
take home to his wife. That evening the
a theatre where photographs of the lead
ing lady were given to all who attended
4Nflen he returned to his hotel he dropped
the bottle of perfume and the photograph
IN his valise and thought nothing more
about it. He returned home the next day.
Why he heard his wife scream when
she opened the valise.
whats the matter. dear?" he asked.
.,Dear: don't dear me. You wretch.
Where did you get that bottle of perfume
and the photograph of that brazen-faced
creature! And she shifted the air. your
clothes are saturated with perfume An
swer me.
Why. they were given to me- then he
caught himself. He knew his wife was
Jealous. He was about to say that the
perfume was given him by a young lady,
but that would not do.
..By whom? That Is what I want to
KNOW, and his wife stamped her foot
So far fle has been unable to saisfacto-
riIy explain. He has been diligently carry
ing IN coal. splitting kindling and has
even hired an extra Washwoman, but all
to no purpose. 1t is impossible for him to
properly explain. He will go to Kansas
City no m0re.-Topeka Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-10
DaviS--FOrc,

KEYSFIiLE, Va, Feb. a.-Spec!al.-
Mr.. Cabell Davis and Miss Virginia Grace
Fore were married on the 18th instant at
the home of the brides mother, on Rail-
road avenue, by the Rev. Benjamin
Franklin, of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. The bride was lovely in a nand-
some gong-away gown of gray cloth,
with hat TO match.
Mr.. Davis is a popular young business
man of keysviile, where's he filed the
Office of postmaster for a term with great
efficiency. The bride is the youngest
daughter of the late Paul Fore. formerly
a merchant Of Keysville. She is a hand
some brunette and deservedlE popular
among n host Of friends.
Immediately aftex. the ceremony the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-10
!. NEWPORT NEWS
IS IN A FURRY
. Armor Plate Plant Sends Real Estate
Skyward.
VALUES RAPIDLY INCREASE.
So Many Bills Changing the Charter
ofNcwport News Have Been Passed
That II Takes a Lawyer to
Keep the Run orThcm.
VALUES RAPIDLY INCREASE.
NEWPORT NEWS. va, Feb. 9.-sre.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, Feb. ?-sfe-
ciai-rhe announcement that work has
actually begun preliminary to 'esta hlish-
ing an armor-plate and steel plant mere
has caused the anticipated furry on ths
real estate markets Property has jumped
IN value all over the city, particularly in
The Norih-End. in which section the new
industry is TO be located. Those who can
raise the money are buying lots or get
ting the options OF few hours. and In
restments Of all kinds. large and small.
are being made. In many CASES young
men working on a salary are pooling
their surplus earnings and investing.
THE GRAND DuCHESSE-
The Plant liner Ia Grande Duchessc.
which lost her starboard propeller at
Savannah on the 2rd instant, arrived this
morning in tow and went at once TO the
shipyard for repairs, which will be pushed
as rapidlylas possible.
TAKES A LAWYER.
So many bills have been passed by the
Legislature changing The charter OF this
city without the knowledge either Of the
city authorities or the business men, that
the Council has found it necessary to
pay a lawyer to go to 1sichmond and stay
there during the remainder OF the ses-
sion simply TO keep the city authorities
informed 10 what is gong on.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-10

sections have caused a stagnation In
business generally. Many citizens are OF
the opinion that there has not yet been
genuine case of smallpox in the coun-
ty. So far there has been only two sus-
pected cases reported In Bedford CITY:
Vaccinat ton was made compulsory, ana
nearly every one you meet is suffering
with sore arms. Some OF the schools OF
the county which were suspended on ac-5
count of the scare have been reopened.
The delegation from Bedford Cay which
went to Richmond in the interest of j.
Randolph Tucker returned yesterday
evening They were met at the depot by
a coach and four gayly decorated, and
after being driven through the streets of
the city, were taken to their respective
places OF business. Bedford Is quite
proud OF the honor bestowed upon one OF
her citizens. Mr.. Tucker has only been In
Bedford few years, during which time
he has made himself so popular with
the masses that they rejoice at ms sue
cess in this, his first effort to secure
public office.
Bedford City still takes tie lead as
tobacco market in Southwest virginia.
Each day the two warehouses are nnsd
to Overlooking, and ready buyers are
always on the market. Several buyers
are shipping the weed direct to foreign
markets, while the factories here are
kept running to their full capacity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-10
CHARGED With FORGERY.
Heal Estate Agent ON Trial in Hastings
Court of HOauOllc

ROANOKE. VA. Feb. Especial
Oswald S. Hawkins. real estate agent.
is now in the hands of the Hastings
Court undergoing trial on the charge of
forgery. He was indicted about eight
months ago on about one dozen counts.
and was confined in the city Jail until a
few days ago. when his uncle, who re-
sides in Kansas City. put up 4 deposit
OF $1,000 as bail. Every effort was made
by his counsel to-day to prevent trial,
but all motions We're over-ruled by, Judge
Christian. of Lynchburg, who is sitting
in the case.
The case on trial charges him with
forging the name of Mrs. S. ii. Hewitt
10 number Of notes.