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The evening times., 1900-03-15
JOSEPH CREAMER's SANITY.
4 Jury To Enquire Into and Pass
Upon "a saturday.

/ Next Saturday afternoon at o'clock
Foseph Creamer. the New York lawyer who
was recently released from ST. Elizabeth S
Asylum for the Insane, where he had been
confined for a week pending the arrival in
this city Of relatives. will be arraigned be-
fore a jury of six men who will pass finally
upon the question Of his sanity Until
that hearing the prisoner will remain in
custody at the First precinct station where
he has already been visited by relatives
now in the city in his interest.
The release of Creamer from the Insane
Asylum was secured by influential friends.
both in this city and in New York Within
few hours after he was set free and while
being escorted by friends to this city.
Creamer escaped and il became necessary
to call upon the police a second time to
apprehend him. He was finally located last
Monday evening and locked up at the First
precinct station. Friends of the prisoner
were then notified. and since that time
they have been arranging for his comfort
II was az first thought Creamer would be
returned 10 New York city. and Mrs Hate
Pursell. a friend of the family to which
Creamer belongs, visited this city with
that end in view.
When il was considered that Creamer
had previously been confined in an asylum
at BlOomingdale, y. Y, and upon the re-
Ceipt of advices from New York il was
finally decided to have the question of
the mental condition of the prisoner deter
mined. Reaching this conclusion. those in
terested in the lawyer called upon the
United States marshal, and yesterday ar
rangements were completed for trial of
the case.
Creamer Nsen he first came to Wash
ington, was in possession of a large sum
of money. He spent his funds lavishly,
and Was finally taken into custody for eX-
animation as 10 his mental condition. He
was found TO have several hundred dollars
in cash. three bank books, aud a check
payable TO himself, drawn upon a New
York bank fer S25G0, with him at that
time These were turned over to an Off
cisl of the Postofice Department by the
police. WHO in turn sent il TO friends Of
the prisoner in New York city.
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KANN's SPRING OPENING.
Display That Delights All Who
Behold Ii.

The sixth annual spring opening at the S
kann, Sons & Co store began this morning
and will continue for three days. with one
of the most beautiful displays of artisti-
cally arranged merchandise ever seen in
this city Entering the store from the
front the eye is pleased with the bower
of beauty into which the first floor has
been transformed Overhead and reaching
across the main aisles mammoth palms
interlaced with ivy and yellow chiffon al
most meet in the centre. Here the lonS
rows of counters and shelves are nearly
hidden by the handsome hangings. and
despite the snowstorm which whirled out
of doors large crowds enjoyed the fra
GRANGE of the spring flowers which were on
every hand
More than 800 palms alone were used as
a dark background to beautify the effect
of the delicate cOlCrs on display. On this
floor all the latest silks and foreign and
imported novelties were shown to good ef
feet 4 stock Of handmade laces was par
ticularly admired by these who attended
Much pains had been taken in the arrange
ment OF the millinery department. on the
second flocr and the beautiful hangings
equaled those below The great variety
of colors ard tints that the milliner is at
liberty TO use in the trimming of bonnets
this year enabled the decorators of this
department to make an especially fine
showing.
The entire space of this millinery de-
partment WAS given over to the displa7 OF
all the latest shapes and blerding5 i'll
wOman's headgear from Fairs, London. and
Berlin, with the productions of the local
workshop
The up-to-date features in bonnsts this
season are particularly interesting in that
a number of 11attAials that were used many
years ago are again. the proper thing.
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This may be said especially Of the old Tus-
can fabric which was worn by our grand
mothers and considered very rare. This
fine material is used extensively in the
manufacture of bOnnet5 this spring ana
promises to become very popular. Malnes
chiffons, and panne velvets. which have ell
ready gained great favor are displayed in
a beautiful and varied assortment at the
Busy Corner Pastel shades predom
nate and every conceivable tint is shown.
One of the most beautiful is the clair dc
lune or moonlight which is being quite ex
tensively affected. \ beautiful coliarette
Of Leghorn with a fringe of yi0letf and
hat to match Is a popular novelty y the
season and attracts unusual attenti1t
The entire suit department on the sec
ond floor has been reOrganized by the man
agement. New. trimmings and fixtures.
with French panel mirrors. greatly add to
the beauty Of this portion of the eStab-
lishment Here foreign cloths of all kinds
are displayed in pleasing array. The china
and upholstery departments Of the kann
stores have also been rearranged, to be
in keeping with the season and the other
departments of the establishment.
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LOSS OF THE WALCOTT.
The Steamer Strikes n Rock in Alas
kan Waters.

SEATTLE. Wash. March 15.-The worst
fears for the safety of the Pacific Steam
Whaling Company's steamer Walcott, of
San Francisco, have been realized In a
gale on the night of January 81 she was
driven on sharp rock in Shelikof Straits,
half way between Karluck and Uyak, Alas
ka Capt. S. F.TSnow ordered the steamer
beached, and this was successfully accom-
plished. The passengers were then landed
in small boats.
So high were the waves running that it
was necessary'to seek shelter on glacier
near by. Volunteers went back to the
steamer and secured some water soaked
food and some blankets. The storm kept
up for two days end three nights.
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GRIPS AWFUL WORK,
Caused 1000 Deaths IN New York State II
Four Months Last Year.

AI.BAN1.-The annual bulletin of the
State Board of Health shows that the mum.
ber of deaths from Grip is estimated al
7.000 from January TO April 1899
DR. WILLARD II. MORSE. T. s Sc
American Director of the Bureau of Ma
terra Medica, says:
"Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is the only
reliable and absolutely sure cure for the
Grip, Pneumonia Bronchitis. CONSUMPTION
and wasting diseases from whatever
cause.
Duifys Pure Malt Whiskey will cure
GRIP in one night. Take a tablespoonful
in a glass of water every two hours 1t
will prevent any bad after-efTects which
the dread disease so often leaves in the
system. II will also prevent Consumption,
as il kills the germ. DufTy's Pure Malt
Nhiskey is food for body and brain. Ii
has stood these tests for forty years, and
has always been found absolutely pure All
druggists and groeers. $1.00 a bottle: Book
sent free. Duffy Malt Whiskey Co.
Rochester. y. Y.
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HayWOrth Publishing House,
SIP Sth St. N. w,
DIED.

UOOD-M hi. residence No. lGGa % st. NV. on
THURSDAY morning. March II, 1890. after a
lingering Illness. THOMAS b. HOOD. ". ~. late
surgeon L. : Volunteers, ia the 1sJ Se4r ot his
age.
Intermcnt at Arlington. Notice Of funeral here
after Il em
DOLE-On Wednesday March u. 1g9l. after a
brief Illness MRS. ELIZABETH GORDON DOLE.
aged seveHty-four years, widow Of William =
Dole Commissioner Of Indian Affairs under Pres.-
dent Lincoln
Funeral notice later Baltimore papers please
copy.
CRIFFIN-On Wednesday March -. I9e6. at
500 O'Clock THOMAS NELSON GRIFFIN, entcred
into rest Mt the Garfield Hospital.
His funeral will take place from the re,idence
of his niece Nrs Howard Noudson. lV23 Twelfth
Street northwest. at 4 o'clock p m. lnterincr-
I,riXrfc. ~
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district No 2. long tons. and a "a t-2-eent
rate for the Erie region, net tons. The
schedule includes a s2.10 per diem rate for
drivers, a scent increase for dead work,
and the continuance of the differential
where the vein recedes beyond the stand
ard thickness. These latter points will be
acted on by the operators at todays
conference, and some slight notifications
may be made. The operators concede
that the scale will practically stand
approved. All the big firms of the region
are represented here except the Ber-
windWhite Company. which steadfast-
lily refused to recognize the miners Or
gani1ation
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sold to the Leather Trust.

KENDSHA. Wis. Marca 15-It is re-
ported that the tannery belonging TO the
y. r Aliens Sons has been sold to the
Leather Trust. The consideration is said
to have been 81. .OGO. 900 For some time the
trust has been negotiating for the pur-
chase Last week the combine made the
company an offer of 81 100000. but this was
refused and the comlny held 10 its Origi-
nal demand Of $1,000. .000. The tannery
pays nearly $5G0, goo a year. labor being
cheap.
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To Raise Sugar Beets,

FREDERICKSBURG Va. March 1j.-In
addition to supply OF sugar beet seeds
which has arrived here for distribution Ia
the farmers. quite a supply of fertilizer
will also he distributed gratis and prizes
ranging as high as $3.50 viii be offered the
farmers furnishing the best samples OF
beeis grown from these seeds. 1t is the
object Of those in charge of the matter 10
get the farmers interested and thus lead
10 the establishment of a plant here.
The evening times., 1900-03-15
\ street Railway sold.

CHICAGO, Ills. March I'D. Mark
Cummings, son of the late Columbus Cum
mings, has sold the Consolidated Street
Railway Company. Of Grand Rapids. Mich,
TO syndicate represented by V. Clarke
of Philadelphia. for So. SOC, 900 cash. He
received a check for this amount in pay
ment for the property. The property cost
sl,500,0 ,000 but the franchises from the city
were worth 81 500 Goo
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10 to IL.

19C for children's White Aprons
to II years.
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Authors, Writers,

and the public in general should consult Us
en- any cllz. Of publishing or printing they
NAV need We print everything Railroad,
show. and commercial printing PresswOrk.
otto for tb,. trade.
The evening times., 1900-03-15
AN ENQUIRY In CHICAGO
Industrial Sub Commission to Meet
There Monday.

An Inv estiGation of Western Manu-
fncturinG Enterprises to BE Com
ducted-The strike Not to BE Look
ed Into Except i'm an Indi-
rect May-The Labor Question.
The evening times., 1900-03-15

DC for lot OF Mems Collars. in all
( styies-the regular l5c collar.
The evening times., 1900-03-15

~
Is ment of check patterns-instead
of DC yard.
17c yard for genuine All-linen
JS Scotch Crash-heavy twill qua l.
ty-usually 10c.
&c pair for black tailor-made Over
CATERS for ladies-usually sell at
25c
AGC for Children's Dongola Button
III and Lace Shoes-sizes 1-2 TO IL
extension edge.
&C for lot of mems Neckwear, which
y originally sold at 25c.
0ISC for ladies' Muslin Drawers-made
"a with deep hem with tucks above.
1ZC a yard for Point de Paris and
JS Torchon Laces and Inserting-1
to inches wide-in beautiful patterns.
QC for women's Satin Stock Collars. in
y all colors-black, white, pink, blue,
violet, and red.
DC a yard for Cream Curtain Scrim
Is Sc inches wide-handso pat
terms
7ZC for Waterproof Felt Window
3 Shades-iu all co,ors-complete
with fixtures. Is4,#
tQC for choice of large lot OF ladies'.
IL misses, and children's Untrim-
med Hats. embracing mixed and fancy
chips and Neapolitan straw hats. in
such stylish shapes as The Hobbs"
turbans. pompadour. in black and all
colOrs.
The evening times., 1900-03-15

01C fer all-wCol Ingram Carpet rem
< nants. which make such splendid
rugs. in an assortment of patterns
worth up to 7Jc yard
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S1 90 for misses all-wool cloth dOu-
i'Jo letbreasted reefers-trimmed
tastefully with braid-same as sell at
$3.50 about town.
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S1 20 for ladies tan lace shoes-with
i'o' best quality cloth tops-sizes
. - to 6-shoes which sell at $3.50.
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iZC for Denrison's Imperial Crepe
10 Paper. in coed line Of shades
usually lee.
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IL to ~.

Il Il ~ Il ~s
CONTINUED.
l0c yard for 2O-i Black, all-Silk
JJ China Silks which will give most
perfect satisfaction--a grade which
sells at soc.
1SC a yard for new Spring Check
~ Dress Goods in such combinations
as blue and white, reseda and white,
brown and tan, black and white-very
stylish for tailor made suts-and SOC
elsewhere.
1QC yard for yard-vide allWool
~ Colored and Black Imperial
Serges which sell at 39c regularly.
S0c for the greatest wrapper values
~ ever put before you-made OF
heavy percale in navy, cadet, garnet,
grey, and black-made with ffounces
and without-skirts made full width
the identical wrappers which sell at
9Sc about town.
EOC for Lord Baltimore Alarm Clocks
~ perfect time keeper.
Q1C yard for all silk taffeta and sat
" in ribbons-3 to 3 inches wide
newest shades.
11C for sterling silver thimbles-all
IL sizes-sell at 25c usually.
t6IC for white Applique Bureau
tJ2 Scarfs which are usually sold
at sec.
01C for all-wool Ingram Carpet rem
~ nants. which make such Splendid
rugs. in an assortment of patterns
worth up to 75c yard.
0zC a yard for best quality white fig
JS ured and dotted Swiss, handsome
patterns and &c inches wide. 15c us
ually.
15C for this hour for the choice of an
Eo immense lot of littls boys 3 TO s
years galatea wash suits. such as will
sell later on for soc.
1910 this hour for boys Merrimac
i-Z percale shirtwaists - the sort
which sell at 25c everywhere.
81 % for boys blue and black suits,
Vi.LJ in two different patterns-for
boys from 10 IS years-well made
suits, which sell regularly at 81 and
more.
&c QQ for beautiful black erepon
~V'Jo skirts-with a silky blister
the same skirt sells for $40 elsewhere
new back and elegantly made and
lined
81 OK for women's new spring suits
'0o Of cheyiot serge in great va
rlety OF colors which will be fashion
able this season-with new skirts and
several styles of iackets-worth $l2.
81 40 tomorrow. this hour. for the
r'fJ greatest lot of silk waists ever
offered. Tucked. corded. and hem
stitched-in every color which is styI-
lsh-the very best taffeta silk and the
very best made waists-which cannot
be had elsewhere under So
1QC for mems and boys unlaundered
~ shirts-with bosoms and bands of
best linen and bodies of best muslin
a shirt which is sold at 59c in every
store in town
l to =.
6lC for the choice OF a lot of wo-
w mems fast black hose. which sell
usually at 10c. All sizes
QC for embroidery and inserting
both Swiss and Hamburg-which
has been l. 1-2c to 25c.
ilC pair for mems black and fancy
u mixed hose, which sell regularly
at 10c.
&c pair for mems 15c supenders.
fIC a yard for two cases extra quail
TO ity bleached muslin-in full
pieces.
QZC each for 100 dozen bleached hon
20 eycomb towels, with embroidered
borders-sizes 40 by % inches-instead
of 15c.
81 OK for women's heavy black satin
-'oo waistS-in several different
styles-none worth less than $3.50.
HECHT AND
513-5I5 Seve
. i.
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SQC a pair for Misses Button and
oE Lace DongOla ShOes-siZes IL l-2
tC 2-eXtension soles-regular 81 SHOES.
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0zC yard for best quality white fig
is ured and dotted Swiss, handsome
patterns and sc inches wide. 15c US
ually.
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&C 90 for silk underskirts tomorrow,
~C'JO this hour-made of best taffeta
in two styles-accOrdion pleated
flounce and tucked fiounces under wide
ruffie beIesT--full width and worth so.
The evening times., 1900-03-15

1SC for this hour for the choice of an
Eo immense lot of littls boys 3 TO s
years galatea wash suits. such as will
sell later on for 59c.
The evening times., 1900-03-15

11IC this hour for boys Merrimac
IL percale shirtwaists - the sort
which sell at 25c everywhere.
The evening times., 1900-03-15

81 % for boys blue and black suits,
~ in two different patterns-for
boys from 8 10 IS years-well- made
suits, which sell regularly at 81 and
more.
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0C for this hour for boys Merrimac
percale shirt waists, in assortment
of patterns-the waist such as sells at
25c about town.
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IL to ~.

7SC a pair for Women's Dongola
~ Shoes in sizes 3 to 6. which sell
at s1.25.
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11C for sterling silver thimbies-all
u sizes-sell at 25c usually.
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1 to p.

CONTINUED.
&c a yard for extra heavy stair or
U8 runner oilcloth, in new line of
patterns and coiorings. Worth 10c yd.
1zC for Japanese mating mats-18
Is by sc inches and in best patterns
and colors
The evening times., 1900-03-15

5QC for the greatest wrapper values
~ ever put before you-made OF
heavy percale in navy, cadet, garnet,
grey, and black-made with fiounces
and without-skirts made full width
the identical wrappers which sell at
9Sc about town.
The evening times., 1900-03-15

15IC for white Applique Bureau
iJ2 Scarfs which are usually sold
at sec.
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Sh QS for beautiful black erepon
o''O skirts-with a silky blister
the same skirt sells for $40 elsewhere
new back and elegantly made and
lined
The evening times., 1900-03-15

0SC pair for one hour for Misses
Jo finest Nici Kid Lace and Button
spring heel Shoes; with square toes
sizes . 12 TO 1-2 only-same shoes
sell usually at s..
The evening times., 1900-03-15

E(C for Lord Baltimore Alarm Clocks
~ perfect time keeper.
The evening times., 1900-03-15

. Coo a pair for Womens Tan and
W Black Oxfords-sizes IL to
only-same as sell at S1.50.
The evening times., 1900-03-15

7ZC for Waterproof Felt Window
10 Shades-iu all co,ors-complete
with fixtures Is4r#
The evening times., 1900-03-15

&C for ladies Shirt Waist Sets. Stick
y Pins. Side Combs. Brooch Pins. and
Crystal Hearts.
The evening times., 1900-03-15

DOC yard for yard-wid all-Wool
~ Colored and Black Imperial
Serges which sell at 39c regularly.
The evening times., 1900-03-15

DOC for heavy cocoa door mats-sueh
6J as sell at soc.
The evening times., 1900-03-15

Ole a yard for all silk taffeta and sat
u in ribbons-3 to inches wide
newest shades
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DOC for children's pretty Percale
= dresses-sizes/ y to years.
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&C for = sheets of good quality Writ
ing Paper and 2i envelopes to
match-which is worth 15c.
The evening times., 1900-03-15
9 to 10.

1Zc for White Nainsooks, in assort-
Is ment of check patterns-instead
of &c yard
The evening times., 1900-03-15

9o o oGF che@o w9%Sn serge PsT IN spring rpsa suits
rlety OF colors, which will be fashion
able this season-with new skirts and
several styles of iackets-worth sl2.
The evening times., 1900-03-15

DC yard for Cream Curtain Scrim
IS Sc inches wide-hands ONE pat
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10C for Mems Outing Shirts. in sizes
u to Il; those which usually sell
at soc. 4at
The evening times., 1900-03-15

2SC for ladies' Black Kid Gloves. in
~ sizes and 1-2 only-a lot Of
our dollar gloves which must be closed
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!. IL trimmed with embroidery-siz 4
!. to II years.
! DC for lot OF Mems Collars. in all
!. styies-the regular 15c collar.
!. 1zC for Denrison's Imperial Crepe
!. 10 Paper. in coed line Of shades
!. usually lee
]. SQC pair for Misses Button and
!. oS Lace DongOla Shoes-sizes IL I-2
: tc 2-eXtension soles-reguIar 81 Shoes.
!. Coo a pair for Women's Tan and
: W Black Oxfords-sizes IL to
! only-same as sell at $1.50.
! iZC yard for best quality black and
!. TO grey Mourning Calicoes in
!. splendid assortment-the 61-2c quail
|. ity.
!: 10C for ChIldren's Fast Black. full
!. Seamless Hose-hne ribbed-all
: sizes-seIl regularly al 25c.
! 11C dozen yards for dainty pat
!. terms in Valeneiennes Laces in
|. stead Of 25c.
: 1IC a yard for all-silk. Plain and
: Plaid Narrow Ribbons
81 QS for Ladies' Black Cheviot Serge
. ~ Skirts-have the new backs and
: are full in width.
1QC for Boys all Wool Knee Pants
. ~ some OF them with double seats
and knees-pants for which you usu-
: ally pay 59c.
1QC for punches of Violets which sold
~ for 39c.
JzC each for japanese Mating Mats
% in desirable designs and colorings
and 1Sx36 inches in size
19C a square yard for heavy Floor
Jo Linoleum in good lengths yds.
wide-most desirable patterns and col
orings-wOrth up to 7Jc.
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SQC a yard for ! 12yard wide all
~ wool. dust-proof, reversible Black
Serge-the quality which sells usually
at 75c
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11C for fine aIl-silk dotted Yelling
~ in ten styles. such as sell at 25c.
The evening times., 1900-03-15

1QC for sofa pillows, made of pretty
81 art drapery and rufiled all around
-29c usually.
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1QC a yard for all-silk fancy Taffeta
Silk. :. for summer waists and
dresses-in striped and figured effect
in light and medium grounds very
durable quality. which sells at 59c usu-
3llV
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DC for ten pieces of 3S-inch high lus-
- tTOus Black MOhaiT, such as sells
at @Gc.
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1SC yard for new Spring Check
~ Dress Goods in such combinations
as blue and white, reseda and white,
brown and tan, black and white-very
stylish for tailor made suits-and soc
elsewhere.
The evening times., 1900-03-15

0C for women's Satin Stock Collars in
y all eolors-black, white, pink, blue,
violet and red
The evening times., 1900-03-15

IQI for mems and boys unlaundered
shirts-with bOsoms and bands of
best linen and bodies of best muslin
a shirt which is sold at 59c in every
store in town.
The evening times., 1900-03-15

10C yard for all-Silk Black Figured
JJ India Silks-24 inches wide and
in most beautiful patterns for shirts
and drawers-yeu'll find it 59c else
where.
The evening times., 1900-03-15

fZC yard for best quality black and
10 grey Mourning Calicoes, in
splendid assortment-the 61-2c quail
ity.
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Doc for mems Pereale Shirts. in all
I sizes-which are the regular soc
and sc shirts.
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19C a square yard for heavy Floor
oo Linoleum in good lengths yds.
wide-most desirable patterns and col
orings-worth up to 7Jc
The evening times., 1900-03-15

81 40 tomorrow. this hour. for the
T0 greatest lot of silk waists ever
offered. Tucked. corded. and hem
stitched-in every color which is styI-
ish-the very best taffeta silk and the
very best made waists-which cannot
be had elsewhere under 50.
The evening times., 1900-03-15

CONTINUED.
l0C yard for 20-inch Black, all-Silk
~ China Silks which will give most
perfect satisfaction-a grade which
sells at soc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-07

A Foreigner Painfully Hurt by an
Accident on the south side Last
Evening.
An Austrian, residing in Alley b,
below Twenty-fourth street, was pain
fully injured by an accident last even-
ing shortly before o'clock, at Main
and Twenty-ffth streets. He attempts
ed to step off a moving car on the
Wheeling railway line, and was unfor-
tunately thrown to the ground. His
left foot was run over by the wheelg
and badly mashed He also sustained
confusion on the right side Of his
head. lie was removed In the ambu-
lance to the North Wheeling hospital
and Or. J. G. Walden was summoned
1t was found necessary TO amputate
four of his toes. Late last night tho
attending physician stated that the
mans injuries, while extremely pain
full, we're not of a serious nature, and
that he would recover.