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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09

ODD FELLows.-The sixty-third an
nual session OF the Grand Lodge, l. w.
OF. of Virginia, was called to order at
Hot Springs yesterday by the grand
master, w. II. Bailey. m.
The grand secretsry's report snoTs
ton, there being 2O9 lodges in the State
with a membership at the present time
of 11,46S, twenty-three new lodges
having been organized. The increase
in membership during the year is l,oSI
the largest increase ever made during
one year In Virginia.
The most important matter claiming
the attention of the Grand Lodge Is tn'
report of the executive board, having
In charge the details OF arrangements o
the Sovereign Grand Lodge meeting II
Richmond in September.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09

USE Observation-Disclosures com
plant is made by people living in the
neighborhood OF Cameron run, near
this city, OF the use of dynamite by Ger
tain parties in the procuring of isb. lt
is said that every hole or deep pool In
the run near the Swinging bridge has
had dynamite exploded in them
recently by some people in order
to get at the fish which ascend
the stream at this season OF the year.
The parties who complain threaten 10
have drastic m assures adopted in order
to prevent this Wholesale depletion Of
the 6nny tribe In Cameron run.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09

POLICE CoURT.-Msyor George l..
Simpson presiding.-The followirg
cases we're disposed OF this morning:
Clinton Haney, charged with being
drunk and disorderly, was fined - 90.
Ida Freeman, colored, charged with
asssultipg and beating Anna Brown,
was dismissed.
Edward Payne. colored, charged
with disorderly conduct and fighting,
was dismissed.
Nettie Harris, colored, charged with
disorderly conduct and fighting, was
6ued S.
George Finnell, charged with tres
passing on the property of Geo. Lyies
was fined S.. =.
James Griffin, jr.. for being drunk
and dsorderly, was locked up.
Night Report. night was clear
and mild, until about 3 o'clock, when II
became cloudy. One prisoner and foul
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign News.

Berlin, May 1.-Two men. who pre-
tend to be Americans, giving their
names az Hsrkins and Morton, and VINO
are responsible for large thefts OF jewels
in Cologne, Frankfort and Wiesoaden,
we're arrested in Berlin today, immedi-
ately after robbery of jewels to the
value of 81 500 in Leipsig. The police
found six diamond brooches In the
mems luggage. ~.
The Hague, May 9.-The Neither,
lands peace society has sent an appesl
to President Mckinley to further the
neace mission of the Boer delegates
now en- route to the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09

DEATHs.-Mr. w. II. Ghales, former
ly Of this city and who for long time
had been connected with the Southern
Railway, died In Salisbury, N. o., yes
terday and his remains were brought
here this evening for interment.
MIR. Sewell B. Corbett, one OF tue
Oldest and most esteemed residents OF
the county, died at his home near Ar
lington, yesterday, aged SO years. Mr..
Corbett came to the county from New
York State over 30 years ago ana az
one time was very extensive LAND
owner. He leaves six children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09
ska,eton Chained to a Stake.

Columbis, 8. O., May 9.-Stock hunt
ers in a forest in Florence county have
discovered the bones of man chained
TO stake on the bank of Black Creek.
The man may have been burned. A
recent overflow had obliterated the
marks on the ground. The stake is
obarred. No murder has been COM
mitted in that section recently, and no
resident. white or colored, is missing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09
Hall of Fame Judges.

New York, May 9.-The names OF
seventy two judges for the han OF ra% de
Of New York University were maze
nnblic this evening by Chancellor Mac.
HErscken The names include those OF
college professors. editors, authors, ana
iustices OF courts. Among the JUDGES
snnointed are Professor Health Daoney
Of the University OF Virginia, and Judge
Keith, of the Virginia Court OF Appeals
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09
Lean for Life

Piedmont, w. Va, May 9.-Six men
we're dangerously hurt at Hampshire,
two miles from here, last night. aae 10
men were going home and intended 70 %
ride down the plane, but the man al
the wheel house could not see the sig
nal on account of storm prevsllng
and let the cars start before they were
coupled to the rope at the bottom. In
stantly the men began q wild leap foi
life. some jumping from the cars ano
O hers remaining on until the cars weie
/ terally dashed to pieces at the oo'1on
of the plane.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09
HOUSE.

The contested election case OF Craw-
ford, democrat, vs. Pearson, republican,
from the Ninth district of North Caro-
lima, was called up for consideration 90
soon as the House met. The republi-
can majority resolution proposes to
seat Pearson and claims for him lob
plurality after conoeding the 1873 votes
of Asheville, that were in dispute, to
Crawford. This concession was made
by Mr.. Roberts in the form OF motion
to correct the majority report. The
motion was ruled out of order. Efforts
to reach an agreement as to the time
for taking the vote failed. The debate
will probably continue tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09

RIVER NOTES.-THE. Louis Smoot has
leased the wharf on the Eastern branch,
st the foot of Sd street southwest,
Washington, and will make it the head
onarters of his sand business. The
gbsrt will be repaired. several new
buildings will be erected and other i'm
provements made.
Mr.. J.. w. Grinder has sold the tug.
boat De Boss Lsnnox to Mr.. w. ID.
Hancock, OF Norfolk. The Lennox
has been TUNED over to the new owner,
and will be at once taken to Norfolk
for work in the harbor there.
The steamer Arrowsmith has gone to
Baltimore, where she will 60 into the
dry dock for repairs to her metal and
bottom. Captain Charles Entwisie is
in command OF the steamer. 1t was
at Grst announced that the boat would
remain in Washington until next week,
but a change was made in the plans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09
II 9ave<f His Leg,

P. A. Danforth, Of LAGRANGE, Co.,
suffered intensely for six months with q
frightful running sore on his leg but
writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve
wholly cured it in ten days. For Ul'
GERS, Wounds, Burns, Boils, Pain oil
piles It's the best In the world. Cure
guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold
By z. 9. Leadbeater & Sons, Drug
oiata
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09
The Jeffries-Corbett Fight

New York, May 9.-The Jefi.i' g.
Corbett mill, scheduled for Friday
night, may yet fall through. Jeffries
insists that Charles White shall act Is
referee, while Corbett says Sam Austin
shall act in that capacity. Little III
terest is being shown in the coming
mill. 30 far. No out OF town people
nave arrived and the local sports are
not betting cent either way. Mean
while reports come that both men are
in prime shape and each is confident Of
winning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09

Plans for the construction OF three
powerful sea-goipg ooastline battleships
carrying the heavist armor and arma-
ment, and with larger steaming radius
than any craft of their class yet QUILT,
have been completed by the naval
designers. There are eight battleships,
six protected cruisers. four monitors, %
torpedo craft and one submarine Doas
building for the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09
FIFTY-SIXTH CONGRESS.
Washington, May 9.
SENATE.


AT the close of routine business In the
Senate today the naval bill was again
taken up. u,o -
Newspaper accounts of what was suppos
ed to have happened in secret session
Yesterday he doubted the advlsability
OF again closing the doors Tor the alS'
cussion OF the armor plate section. stu,
II Mr.. Tillman, who made the motion'
desired it he had no objection.
Mr.. Tillman said great deal more
was published than happened in m Inc ,e
chamber, and was apparently about to
diyulee some secrets himself, whereupon
Messrs. Vest and Chandler called ioi
order. Immediately the Senate went
into secret session again.
The Senate in open session continued
cons Iteration of the naval appropris'
ton bill.
The armor and armament provision
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09

peRsoNAL. Martin Greene and
hide have returned from their we'd
M Mr. Louis Kraft sailed from New
YORK Yesterday for Europe and will
anand some months at his old home in
II is understood that Mr.. @. G. Car
lin has under consideration very ii At
,aring offer to become member of q
nrominent law firm in New York.
Mr. and Mrs. James r. Pickin, of
al Queen street, have acne to New
Work on short business trip.
Gem, w. II. Payne and family, who
have been spending the winter in
Warrington, have returned to their
home in Warrenton.
Mr. Donald Mclean, U. s. store
kseper aud gauger, who has been trans
fsrred to Kearnstown, left here this
evenipg for that place
Mr.. ]. r. Flsnigen, who has been In
~ health for some time, will in day
Or two return to his former home 10
Philadelphia where he will reside 10
the future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09
ISAAC E1CHBERC < SON,
eKEza - II
Gin, E. Corner KingIand Royal streets.
A Cane town dispatch states that ar

A Cape town dispatch states that an
important movement OF General Buller's
army 10 Natal is expected within the
next four days. This Is understood to
refer to cooperation with Lord Roberts.
The commander-in-chief Is now far
enough north to reach out and form
junction with Butler through Van Rec.
mems pass. General French has not
been heard from recently and he may be
effeotipg the junction of direct commune
cation between the British armies In
Natal and the Free State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09
Row in the Austrian Parliament.

Vienna, May 9.-There was another
row in Parliament today. When the
German deputies tried to speak, the
C,achs nounded on their desks and pre-
vanted them. There was also an up
roar in the galleries and in the Hobbies
a number of Czschs and German parti-
sans had personal encounters. K,oslng
among the students took place In differ
ant psrts of the city The clashes were
principally between the German nation.
api;s,s and the students of the Catholic
stndant corporation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09

VS.. Musser, Millheim, Pa, saved the life
Of his little girl BY giving her One Minute
Cough Care when she was dying from Group.
Il Is the only harmless remedy thst gives i'm
mediate relief. It quickly cures coughs,
colds, bronchitis grippe, asthma and sll throat
and lung troubles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09

Ladies, do not fail to see "Mirabilia,"
the great skin food. Free demonstra-
ton at Isaac Eichberg & Sons dry
goods store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
LANSBURGH & BRO,
Washington's Favorite Store.
HOW'S this for a
Lining Offer ?

This offer should crowd our lining depart
ment to its utmost capacity.
The manufacturer has christened it Jap
Silk" It's really sister lining to Near Silk;
has the same beautiful simmer and will give
the same satisfactory wear coiors are numer'
Gus; fifty In all and include Fast Black,
Cream, White, Pink, Old Rose, Old Blue,
Tan, Lavender. Cerise, Navy, Hello, BED,
Brown, Gray, etc.; the width is SO inches |;
splendidly adapted for organdie lining, un-
derskirts and inrumerable other purposes.
Think OF buying these desirable Innings for
Just one half. They're 25c values at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09

The easiest and most effective method OF
purifying the blood and inyigors.ing 'ne sys-
tenn is to take DeWitts Little Esriy hisers,
the famous little pills for cleansing the liver
and bowels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09

FIsH.-since yesterday $4,000 herring
and 200 shad have arrived at Fisbtown;
Herring sold at S1.25s$2 per thousand sno
chad at $12s$16 per hundred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09

of the bill was taken up. the discussion
being directed to the Amendments pro-
posed by the committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09
The Markets.
GEORGETOWN, May 9-Wbeat 6Sa73.

The Best Prescription for Chilis
and Fever is a bottle Of GROVES TAsrELEss
CHILL, TONIC. 1t is simply iron and quinine
n a sssteless form. No cure--no pay QUO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09

IOHRIvER's SILVER BRAND EARLY
- JUNE PEAS, only Zoe can at
W. p, WOOLLS Il SONS,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09

WEATHER PROBABILITIES For this sec
49," rain. followed by clearing and much
s s,VJ tonight Thursday fair; fresh notify
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09
LOCAL MATTERS.

Snu rises tomorrow at oOo m. and
.,s at 7O9 High water at 4:34 noon and
ABB 0. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09
DRY GOODS.
-~~--~-~~----,-~--~-------~~--- -~--~->>~~~~,-~-~
D. BendheiiLn & Sons.
-:0s-
WATCH Us FOR Low PRICES.
Last Weeks Sale
Was Appreciated by su0
This Week we
Give Newer and Grander Bargains.

Give Newer and Grander DaIgdinS'
Lsdiey Crash Skirts, 29c.
Ladies' White Duck Skirts, 76c.
Ladies' Bicycle Skirts, white braid trim
ming 9Sc.
Ladies', White P. K. Skirts, with rows Of
inserting, $1.9s.
Ladies, Washable Underskirts, csc.
IAdies' Mercerised silkateen Underskirs,
accordion plated, 9sc.
Ladies' Wrappers, worth 69c, ct 3sc.
full. rufied trimmed Wrapper, worth $l'
ct SOC.
Lawn Wrappers handsomely trimmed,
white yoke, at $1.19.
Lsdiss' Colored shirt Waists, Numbered
white collar, Csc.
Ladies' White Lawn Waists, open work In
serting. at Soc.
I.dies' Black Lawn Waists, Numbered col.
| lar and cuffs, Soc.
Odd lot White Spreads slightly soiled,
at 8oc,
PIsck India Silk, "a inches wide, worth
Too, 1t Soc . yard.
Black Iron Frame Silk Grenadine, 69c I'D.
Atwood Black Nuns Yelling, Soc . yard,
AZ inches wide.
Atwood Black and Navy Shrupk Cheviotb
58c yard.
All.silk Black Taffeta, SOC yard.
Fine Black Batiste, 94c o. yard.
One case fine Figured Dimities 7a4c I'D,
One case Figured Lawns, 4eac yard.
LIGHT Percsle remnants, &c . yard.
% pieces linen color Crash, for skirts, 6a4o
yard.
25 pieces Shaker Flannel, 4s4c yard.
Lot Of Bleachsd Cotton remnants, &c yard.
White Cambria, ysrd wide, Sc yard.
Check Nainssoks for aprons, DC yard.
India Linop, 40 inches wide, 6s4c yard
Jointless Mating, 1870 yard.
I,adies Summer Corsets, all sizes, 2Sc.
oda lot z. & a. and W. B. Corsets, Zoe
number for SOC; 800 for 79c
I.aiss, Bleaehed Vests tape neck, DC.
Table Oilclotbs 1874 yard.
Au-dlk Tafesa Ribbons, No. 90, ct lSc;
, No. 80, at 23c
s.tip Ribbons, No. q per piece, 26c
Velvet Ribbons, 23c piece.
Z, Finishing Braids, &c . piece.
y.lenciennes Lsces, 12lhc for IL yards.
LsdieS silk Gloria Umbrella, 69c
IN ReDdhejin0 4 Sons.
sl6 KING STREET.
, ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLErs
All druggists refund the money II 1t fails to
cure E w. GRovns's signature on each
box 26c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09

DRY GOODS.

DRY GOODS.
M&Ahx
Pennsylvania Avenue and Seventh st.,
Washington, D. c.
Daily Free Deliveries are Made in Ale
exandria direct to your doors.
Great Values in
Wash Goods
This Week.
So long as the lots last-at
least during the first days OF
this week-you shall have the
best that Is made In White and
Fancy Wash Goods at prices
thst are below the usual ask.
ings for the cheapest. It's an
occasion that you do not want
to overlook.
37hcSatin Foulardines2l
Some of these very same Foulardines that
are retailing In Washington ct Size yard.
Faithful ard consistent copies OF the genuine
French Foulard Blk patterns, In Light Blue,
Lavender, Old Rose, Navy Blue and Black |;
together with the popular Persian effects.
l2hc Dimities, 9hc.
While the variety of patterns Is large, every
one II a now design; very fine and sheer
weaving and dainty in celoring. We are sure
| they cannot be matched under 12ac yard.
2Oand Csc Batistes, l2hC.
25 full pieces of Imported English Black
Bstiste, guaranteed positively fast color ana
not TO creek. You know the staple value Oh
| this fabric ~ we'll ss we can tell you
1251c and l5c Madras, lOc.
Choice of 300 different patterns-soms Of
them known as Princess Madras some ss
Tolls du Nord Ginghsms; Others as john
sons Madras but all three recognized stand
ard fabrics
SOC Organizes, 37hc.
Commercially known as No. 625; full SO
inches wide, and regarded as the sheerest and
finest Orgsndy made, We have only III
pieces OF this.
l25cKentuCkyTow Is
Genuine Kentucky Tow Linen, every yard
Of which has been thoroughly shrunk, ana
one Of the most desirable summer faDrlcs
woven.
l8c India Linen, 1915.
You'll be surprised to buy this extra fine
and sheer India Linen, that everybody sells
At 18c A yard, for 20 little as 1O3c yard,
nor could you under other conditions than
thoss BY which We own this. 81 and 4O
inches Wide.
Observation-Disclosures .
A choice collection OF at least seven differ
ant pstterns of this new Mercerized Pique
light In weight, soft finish and splendid wear
ing.
Saks s. Company,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09

WE AXE ALSO ShOWlNd hDDA1AVNhA
IMPORTATIONs OF
Woven and Printed
Cotton Fabrics,
Comprising the productions Of the best artist
designers, most skillful spinners and most
accomplished weavers of the British Isles and
the Continent
Woven Fabrics.
SCOTCH GINGHAMS.
Scores Of styles, staple and novel.
80 inches wide-30c to 500 3 yard.
SCOTCH MADRAS,
80 inches wide-3Oc to Doc q yard.
SILK MADRAS,
81 inches wide--75c yard.
CORDED ZEPHYRINE.
A new and very handsome ligkt weight
fabric.
% inches wide-40c yard.
LINEN MADRAS.
A combination of linen and cotton. Makes
handsome dresses as we'll as separate waists.
80 inches wide-5oc yard.
MOHAIR swISsEs.
Dainty aud silk.lke.
A inches wide-$1.75 yard.
| Printed Fabrics.
BELFAST DIMITY,
| A vast variety Of styles.
80 inches wide-25c yard.
DIMITY RAVE
80 inches wide SOC yard.
FRENCH BRILLIANTEE.
A delightful summer fabric.
80 inches wide-37 lhc yard.
MERCERlZED MOUssELINE.
An exquisitely fine and transparent fabric,
with permanent silk finish.
80 inches wide-37hc yard.
First floor.
@GOODs DELIVERED IN ALEXAN-
DRIA.
Woodward & LOthrOp,
10th, nth & F Sts., n. W.,
WASHINGTON. d G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09
121hC.

Lining Department, Main Building. rear.
Free Daily Deliveries to Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-09
Great Values in
Wash Goods
This Week.

Some Of these very Same Foulardines that
are retailing In Washington at 37ae yard.
Faithful and consistent copies Of the genuine
French Foulard BLK patterns, In Light Blue,
Lavender, Old Rose, Navy Blue and Black |;
together with the popular Persian effects
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-12-13
WHEN MOTHER CAME HOME.

Carl came in from the baseball game
When he heard the clock strike two.
He had to put on his Sunday clothes,
AS the train would soon be due.
His good sister fixed his best blue tie.
Then took from the china bowl
A pink, like one the president wears,
And put 1t in his buttonhole-
For mother was coming home.
He ran all the way to the station,
For fear that he might be late,
But the baggageman smiled and told him
He had a whole hour to wait
Which made him feel very impatient:
An hour at a station, you know,
Is twice as long as anywhere else
Carl thought 1t would never go, !
When mother was coming homo.
Q the days that had been such long, long
Since the mother went to town.
And her boy, somehow, kept Seeing
things"
At nighttime when he lay down.
Then every unkind word and deed
To that dearest one OF all.
When the moon shone in his window,
seemed
To be written on the wall
But mother was coming home.
Then his arms he'd throw about her neck,
While he kissed her Ger and DER,
And promise her he'd never make
Her dear heart ache any more
But-what II the train ran off the track
He paced the wide station round,
And in his heart he prayed to God
To bring 1t in safe and sound
For mother was coming home
Soon he heard the shrill whistle at the
bend,
Then the engine plunged in sight,
And the fastest train over the road
Thundered in on time. all right
When the mother from the chair car
stepped,
Her dear heart was full Of Joy
To see the glad look upon the face
OF her waiting, loving boy,
Because mother had come home
Susan Teal Perry, in Evangelist
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-12-13
A FABLE OF SOCIETY.
Being Rather Hard on the Woman
who Had Innumerable
Aspirations.

A plain and sensible husband and IA
Their, who was making a modest live
lihood in the retail dry goods bust
ness, had wife who was ambitious to
shine in society. She was quite well
aware that her husbands means were
not of sufficient magnitude.Io permit
an extraordinary dazzle in that gilt
tering galaxy of gayety, glamour and
gentility, but she banked on the mat
rimonial alliance of at. least one of
her two beautiful daughters with an
aged millionaire who was ready at
any moment to marry any pretty girl
who would accept him.
Naturally enough, says the Wash
ington Star. it was not to be expected
that any young and pretty girl could
love any old thing like he was; but
then he was so rich that love might
well be asked to take a back seat
Now, the husband of this ambitious
lady and the father of the two beau
tiful daughters was foolish enough to
think that love mixed with matri-
mony better than money did, and he
was averse to the Vaccinations of his
wife to dispose of either of the daugh-
ters to the millionaire at a price. One
day the lady, in no pleasant humor.
spoke to her husband on the subject
of his opposition.
Il should think" she said, that
you would have some ambition for
your daughters. You have never been
able to furnish them with the means
their beauty, accomplishments and
position demand, and now, when am
doing my utmost to do parents part
by at least one of them, you must
oppose my efforts and seek to thwart
my purpose. l should think you
would show some sign of appreciation
of the attention and honor paid us by
the wealthy gentleman whom l so
highly respect"
Forgive me, my DEAR" responded
the husband, contritely. when the
gentleman comes this evening / will
obey you and show some sign of ap-
probation"
Upon this the wife was greatly mol
lifted, and the husband went down
town to his store, returning in the
evening a little later than usual, but
quite cheerful.
At half-past eight o'clock the
wealthy gentleman called, and short
ly after the lady had gone in to meet
him her husband followed her, bear
ing in his hands an artistically paint
ed card fully yard square.
1T is the sign l promised for the
gentleman" he said. handing it to his
wife, and she read upon il in large
letters: please Call on Us Before
Purchasing Elsewhere
Thereupon the lady fell into a state
of madness, from which she has
scarcely Yet recovered, and the hus-
band is taking his meals down town
and sleeping in his store.