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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-01-15
THIS IS OFFICIAL
Previous Announcements That Chi
ma Had Signed Agreement
We're Premature.

Pekin, Jan. 14-Prince Ching has
notified Senior Caldogan, the Spanish
minister, who is doyen Of the diplo-
matte corps, that the agreement was
signed yesterday, but that he did not
expect to be able to present it to the
foreign ENJOYS before Wednesday, ow-
ing to the difficulty of obtaining the
imperial seal, which is in the forbid
den city in the palace apartments Of
the emperor, guarded by the en-
peror's most trusted servants. He
said a personal order from the en-
peror would be required before those
having the seal in charge would de-
liver it, ever to Prince Ching.
The ministers have been annoyed at
receiving messages from their respect
i've governments asserting that press
dispatches say the agreement was
signed Saturday, which is officially
denied.
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A troublesome Tablet.

The handsome bronze tablet, IL feet
by 5. which the state of New Hamp-
shire presented to the battleship Ala
bama is giving the officers a good deal
Of trouble. 1t was intended to occupy
q position on the exterior Of the for
ward turret directly under and be-
tween the two IL inch guns. Figure
heads having become obsolete, that
portion Of a man-of-war Is used nova
day to receive the ships escutcheon.
But the workmen find it impossible to
bore holes in the ~harveyized steel In
order to rivet 1t, and 1t may have to
occupy a less conspicuous position.
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He DEFENDS
THEIR CODE
CADET BROWN BELIEVES IN
FIGHTING.
SOME FORMS OF HAz|Nc
Witness Gives Committee Insight
Into Methods Now Usu-
ally Employed.

West Point, Jan. 14-The commit
tee of the house of representatives re-
sumed their investigation into hazing
at West Point today.
Cadet Lewis Brown Of Rhode
Island, n of Kellar's seconds in his
fight with Oscar Booz, was examined
at great length, but no new evidence
was brought out. The witness de-
Tended the West Point fighting code,
but admitted that fighting would
cease if cadets knew they would be
expelled for taking part in fights. He
thought also that an oath against
fighting would stop the practice be-
cause no cadet would break the oath
and if he did would be scorned by
cadets for acting dishonesty.
Cadet Brown told of hazing cadets
by making them compose poetry
about themselves Or friends. SAT the
end of each line, he said, ''as in the
casa Of Cadet Hobson, they are re-
quired to insert their own names.
Hobson had to compose poetry about
his brother and the sinking of the
V1C1 ludO dANk az Ul1O OAu VI O0SA 4AAO
he had to say L am the man."
"Did he read anything about the
kissing incidents? ?" asked Mr.. briggs.
"No sir, he was not asked to do
that" Brown replied, laughing as he
spoke. This appeared to greatly
amuse the women spectators present.
At the night session under exami-
nation by Chairman Dick, Cadet
Brown said that "eagling, '"wooden
Willie" setting on a bayonet, hanging
on a stretcher and the double spring
were forms Of hazing that had been
discontinued Those in practice re-
Gently, he said, were qualifying in the
mess hall IN prunes or sammy
"scuttling the gunner" ~''bracing,"
finding tacks, judging drill and exam
ing feet.
"Fist fights are still IN vogue?" he
was asked.
Eyes sir. They have not been done
away WITH replied Brown.
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SOCIETIES.
PERSONALITIES.

The Prince of Wales has taken to
writing verse.
Sir William Higgins. X. G. B., the
astronomer, has been elected president.
Of the Royal society. in succession to
Lord Lister.
Chester A. Arthur had been collector
of the port Of New York, but had never
held an elective Office until he became
vice president.
Bishop Potter Of New York deplores
the decline of home cooking and ex-
presses sorrow for the coming of what
he calls the ''tinned" era.
Charles NJ. Hays. the new head Of the
Southern Pacific railroad. was born in
1858 and in 1878 was q clerk in San
Francisco. getting $40 q month.
Henry a. Rogers. the New York mil
lionaire and copper king, was 80 years
lgo selling newspapers on the streets
Of New Bedford. Mass. BE then went
into a grocery store, getting $3 a week
md board.
Hoke Smith Of Atlanta, newspaper
man and former member of President
ClevelQnQ? caOlnet. udS given IIdVca-
ing libraries to IA counties In George.
The books are intended for school chill
dren and are to make the circuit of
The schools.
DR.. Oscar Ioew. who. has resigned
rom the United States agricultural de-
,artment to become a member of the
faculty Of the Agricultural college Of
The Japanese Imperial university at To
xyo, win receive in that position . sala-
y Of $1,000 a year.
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mince pie For Convicts.

Current gossip AYERS that the
Charlestown state prison. Boston. has
abjured mince pie as q steady diet for
the prisoners because the medical ex.
perts declare that II impairs the health
OF the inmates and tends to increase
the death rate. The exclusion Of this
dyspeptic dainty will doubtless de-
crease the hospIta, list In Charlestown.
but in what other prison on earth do
the convicts get mince pie. except pos
sibIy on Christmas day or Thanksgiv-
lng?-New York Tribune.
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UBA TOWN BURNED.

Santiago de Cuba, Jan. 14-Bates,
a small town on the railway between
Gibrara and Holgain, was totally de-
stroyed by fire today. Some SO houses
and warehouses were burned. The
Bates Fruit company, an American
concern, had been employing almost
the entire population of the town and
a large quantity Of fruit and tobacco
was in the warehouse. There was
no insurance on the property.
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WILL BEGIN TODAY.
Elaborate Preparations for Annual Live
stock Association Meeting.

Salt Lake. JAN l4-Everything is
in readiness for the Fourth annual
convention of the National livestock
association, which will open in Live
stock hall tomorrow. The hail has
been g%orgeously decorated and every
thing possible provided. The hotels
swarm with visitors tonight. A num-
Der of delegates arrived during the
day. It is safe to say that nearly
every prominent stockman west Of the
Missouri river will be present by to-
morning.
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TO WORK.
Cuban Constitutional Convention Animated
by Washington Letter.


Havana, Jan. 14-Several members
of the Cuban constitution committee
assert that one Of the delegates has
received a letter from a recognized au-
thority in Washington saying that if
the committee completed a draft of
the constitution before the middle Of
February and presented the same to
congress, it would be called during
the present session.
The strictest secrecy is maintained
as to the sending of the letter and as
to the recipient. The receipt of the
letter appears to have stimulated the
convention to extra effort to bring
about immediate conclusion of its la
bors, as sessions were held this after
Zoe and evening.
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BRITISH CASUALTY list.

London, Jan. 1.-THE official list of
casualties in the recent fighting at
Belfast shows 80 killed, So wounded
and % missing. This does not &C
count for British losses at other points
from simultaneous attacks at Wonder
fontein and Nootge Dacht and shows
affairs in that quarter were more ser
ious than Lord Kitchener reported
them to be.
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Too Close

"t,lrg people get too close to
Ell as they dance, 1t looks bad
an. ,v Improper. Young ladies
shoni I IN the gentlemen sup
port = arm at right angles with
the ). ..r 1t is all right to be az
fectionate. tut the place for it is not in
the ballroom. II you want the young
nan to hug you. have him do 1t at home
and not In a public hall where every
n car see you. Besides this, it is
much more comfortable to hold the
lady or gentleman at q distance. You
can dance easier and be grace
ful.-Horton kan, Headlight.
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MORE E E L

Washington, Jan. 14-General Mac
Arthur reports the surrender of Del
gado, commander-in in. chief of Iloilo
province, Panay. He also reports that
other important s%urrenders are expect
ed during the next few days.
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THOMAS

Denver, Jan. 14-Governor Thomas
this evening announced his with
drawal from the race for the United
States senatorship This leaves T. M.
Patterson master Of the situation.
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A WEEDS.

Newport, Jan. 14-Alfred Gwynne
vanderbilt and Miss Elsie French
were married here today noon in the
memorial church of st. John the
EVANGELIST, the Revs. George F. Beat
ty and G. Brinley Morgan officiating.
Inc ceremony was very impressive
and elaborate.
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STEAMER Wicked.

La Chiappa, Corsica, Jan. 14-The
Italian steamer Leone has been
wrecked and many bodies have been
washed ashore.
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MUST BE SAFE.
Chicago Council Adopts Ordinance Con-
corning Public Halls.

Chicago, Jan. 1.-THE city council
tonight adopted an ordinance closing
all theatres, halls and other places of
amusement or gatherings in Chicago
until such buildings have been in
spected by the building department
and pronounced safe. This action
may interfere with the arrangements
Of Mansfield, Bernhardt and other
notables here.
The step was taken in consequence
Of the panic in West Lake street Tur-
ner hall last Friday evening, when six
persons were killed and nearly 40 in
jured.
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WEATHER.

Washington, Jan. 14-Montana:
Rain or snow Tuesday, colder in west
ern and central portion; southwest
to northwest winds. Wednesday fair.
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FAMINE ADDS HORROR.

Shanghai, Jan. 14-There is a
famine in the province of Shen 81 and
it is said that a million people are
facing starvation.
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BUBONIC PLAGUE DEATHS,

London, Jan. 14-Four deaths from
bubonic plague were reported on the
steamer Highland Prince, which ar
rived in Shields harbor yesterday
from the River Platte,
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COAL MINERS STRIKE.

Salt Lake, Jan IA special to the
Tribune from Schofield, Utah, says
that 5000 coal miners struck today for
increased wages. This is the first
strike in the coal mining history Of
Utah.
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RETIRED.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE president
has signed the bill authorizing the
placing of Congressman Boutelle of
Maine on the retired list Of the navy
with the rank of captain.
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Is N

Pekin, Jan. 1.-THE protocol was
signed this morning, the idea of pro-
testing against any clause having been
abandoned.
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KILLED BY EXPLOSION.

London, Jan. IA hat factory ex-
plosion nea Manchester today killed
10 and injured many.
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LONDON'S BISHOP e A

London, Jan. 14-Mandell CreiRh.
ton, bishop Of London, is dead.
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MURDERER ELECTROCUTED

Sing Sing, Jan. 14-William Neu-
field, who murdered Mrs. Annie kron.
imam in New York, was e~lectrocuted
hero today.
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Both Held in Bond.

William h. Jackson was yesterday held for the
action of the grand jury by Judge Scott on u
charge of false preteHce He Is said to have
secured 81 from William Mason 10y means Of a
forged check. Bond was fixed at 500. On Il
charge of housebreskng in the day time Bona
Montague. was also held for the action Of the
grand Jury. with bonds fixed at $500. II is
alleged that lac broke into the house OF Joseph
Brown while the family was attending a funeral.
Entrance was effected through a rear window.
Clothing valued at s., and which was taken from
the house was recovered. it is said. from the
house OF the accused man at Oxen Hill.
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uurt I'm IL Runaway Accident.

Edward Downing. colored OF Third and :
Streets northwest. was injured in runaway ac-
cident at the corner OF Sixth street aud Penn
sylyania Avenue northwest, at an early hour yes
terdav morning lie driving two horses AZ
racled to a brougham. when the animals became
rurnauaceable and coIlIdrd with an electric lsh'
mole tliroNing Downing to the ground lie su'-
t,i,.d several cuts about his head and was taken
to the Emergency Hospital Damage 10 tie We
hi.-Lc annmnIel to about SO
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Alleged Destruction of Clothes.

Annie Arnstead, a styiishly dressed c"iored
girl wa, arrested by Policeman Hendricks, of the
second prrcinct last night charged with destroy
ing private property. The complainant IS Joe
Jackson. although his wife swore 70 the warrant
charging the Armstcad woman with having will
fully destroyed a suit ui clothes the property OF
her husband. and which is valued Of so. The
Arfu-tcad woman was released S2J collateral
deposited for her appearance in court today.
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Piano Recital by Amateurs.

good sized gathering attended the piano re-
citaI given by amateur, at Lincoln Memorial
Church Eleventh and streets northwest last
night The affair was held under the manage
ment OF Beatrice /. Chase and included. beside
nine numbers bv the batter. instrumental solos by
C. f. Giles Ella Y Albert \. {, Newman. and
William Calvin Chase, jr The programme was
well rendered and many encores were demanded.
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Are Open TO suggestions.

J. Omond Wilson. Secretary Of the Garfield
Memorial Hospital. has been informed Icy the
District Commissioners that if the authorities OF
the hospital have any suggestions to offer rel
atiye 10 the manner Of making the Improvement
Of tbe retaining wall in front of the hospital or
have preferences to express that the tommis-
sioners will be glad To receive them before be-
ginning the work contemplated in the last Dis
tri,t approBriatiOu act.
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Fined for ReatinG Woman.

Frederick Johnson pleaded guilty before Judge
Scott in thc Police Court yesterday to having
committed an assault on Florence johnson. ol
62i Springman Street. lie was sent TO Jail foI
thirty DAYS in default OF payment Of SO fine.
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The Funeral of Mr. McEiGresh.

The funeral Of the late George W. NcElhesh'
who died Thursday morning, will take place
from his late residence, 81 Street northwest,
sunday afternoon at o'clock. The funeral will
be in charge of Kit Carson Post. No. 2, G. \. X,
OF which the deceased was member, The keV-
George O. Little formerly of Assembly'S Presby-
terian Church will offciate. The interment VIII
be at GlenWood Cemetery.
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We Herewith Caution Our Patron.

That in sending for yeast TO your dealer caii
ior Flcischmann q Co s compressed yeast, and
not for yeast bearing yellow label as there was
time when our yeast was the only yeast in
market bearing a yellow label. This is not 50
now. We furthermore wish to caution our pa
irons against fraud caught dealer today
having put an inferior article into our envelopes
sealed and ready for delivery Without good
yeast your skill and knowledge OF breadmaking
viii be a failure Our yeast does not cost more
than Yeast OF inferior quality. Therefore he
particular and see that Won get the genuine
article. FIeischmann s Co, Factory Depot lll2
18th - NV.
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Court .s.ed TO conrtrne a VIII.

suit was filed in equity Yesterday by Annie C.
Brlehl and others against Werner C. Motz and
Others. Tor the purpose OF having the court con-
strue The will of the late Louis Dorr. The court
Is also asked TO appoint a receiver OF receivers
10 take charge Of the estate left by the testatOr
and collect the rents and control the property
during the pendeucy of the proceedings. The
conplainants are represented 10y Attorneys Lam
hort and
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G. A. c. Boat House Sold.

4 bin Of sale recording the sale Of the Col
umbia Athletic Club boathouse 60 the president
and directors OF the Georgetown College was
put on file yesterday in the office OF the Recorder
of deeds The consideration named is $40 In
a,iditinn IN the boathouse, the property trans
tered includes oars. lockers, chairs. floats two
eipht-oared shells. three fom-oared shells, one
fnur-oarcd gig. one tWo-oarcd gig, one iour-
,ar,d ccntipedc one tcn-oarcd barge. -four pleas
,,re bats and other mise elaneous property neces-
,srv to the equipment Of a boat club
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uhc Denfh Record.

The following deaths for twenty-tow hours
ending at noon yesterday were reported at the
Health Department: Charles b. Perry 9' years;
Maria Gockeler. y years; Robert Dougheriy, oo
ycars: BaItus DeLong. IS years; Mary y Riley
81 years Jacob H. Richardson, % year-; James
CborIns r iriffths II wears; Walter G.. Ward, ,
Years: Ferdinand + Donnelly. years; Russell
Johnson months. and baby Metzgor, l' min
utes.
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National-Richard Mansfield in Henry v"
afternoon and evening.
Cainmbia-..L nleayenod Bread, afternoon and
Chase's New Grand-Polite Vaudeville, after
noon and evening.
Isfayette-.'Moth,.' afternoon and evening.
Arademv-'.Nan's Enemy afternoon and even
ing. .,
ernoon and evening.
Bijou-'Wine. Woman, and Song, afternoon
and evening.
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A Burial Place Granted.

The District Commissioners have issued an order
that The Franciscan Fathers be authorized and
permitted to establish and maintain private
burial place within the grounds adjoining their
monastery. near BroOkiaud. in accordance with
the terms and provisions of the act Of Congress
IL -IllLnnrN - 1sls.
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To Grade Thirty-si.th street.

An order Of the Commissioners has been IS
sued to the effect that the offer of F. W.
Iuidekoper TO grade Tbirty-siXth Street, be
tween [ street and New Cut Road be accept
ed. the consideration for the work to be $50
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on a charge OF unlaw fuly eiecting a tenant
Mrs Sallie Lewis, from premises 6l2 New York
Avenue northwest, Richard Coach was yesterday
committed 10 the workhouse for thirty days. The
sentence was in default Of i fine Of so imposed
by Judge Kimbal.
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Marrfuee Licenses Issued

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to
Frank Frazzano and Consiglia Devecchi Thomas
r. Bates and Nellie A Switzer: William $ Hill
and Louisa viz, both Of Baltimore. Md.
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Accused OF stealing watch.

Stafford jackson. a negro. was arrested last
night charged with stealing Watch Hom Nn'e
fIsrkle-s OF 1914 Tenth Street northwest Conf
,1,int made tr the woman is to the effect that
Ia,l.op called al her home several days ago, ana
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Engaged In "A DImcuIty.

jeremiah Callahan and Alexander Thornton were
charged in the Police Court yesterday with en-
cagiua in an lfray Callahan forfeited so col
lateral and the case against Thornton was dis
missed
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street Car Schedule Approved.

The Commissioners have issued an order that
the schedule of the Maryland Division of the
City ard Suburban Railway Company, under
date OF March Is. 1891, he approved
The times., 1901-03-23

Col A. L. Reed District Passenger Agent o
the Atlantic Coast Line. left the city yesterday
Tor a six weeks trip 20 Savannah Ga, anl
other Southern railroad points in the interest.
OF the line
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xGNnzMzqa

SATURDAY is a good day to put the
- Dependable Store" to the test in Sc
Letting your Spring Suit, Millinery, or
other wearabes. There will be plenty of
special values today - some OF which
we mention here. twill always be found,
by careful comparison. that this store
quotes the lowest prices on Spring mer-
chandise of the reliable sort, and selection
is easy in such big and attractive stock.
The times., 1901-03-23

William B. Jackson was yesterday held for the
action q the grand jury OF d charge OF false
pre,ences IN default Of 500 bonds he was COM
luiItnd TO lail
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Left His Property 10 His wife.

By the terms of the viii OF Robert Bowman
Matthews fled Yesterday. his estate is lcft 20
his wife Rosa,ie Lloyd Matthews. The viii Is
dated March - 1873
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The Pot Called the Kettle Black Be- g p DNI ~
cause the Housewife Didn't Use

o stj for something 20 e
With tevi and later. wbjl,
ont Of the house tG get a
Is said Co have taken the
His description was given
Lacy and they made the
his guilt.
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IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Eorfeitpd Five Dollars Each &.
Held for the Grand Jury.

Frank Wall aud Frank Fitzgerald forfeited 50
each in the Police Court yesterday Oh a charge
nf DngarinR I'm an afray.
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TWO per cent paid Oh deposits subject to GhccH
al viii Union Trust & Storage Co, lil4 + a.
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NDE HEra 0UlfFS
SATURDAY. MARCH %. 1901.
Weather Indications.
TrNfpFRATTRE

Fair and somewhat warmer today; fresh south
erly winds. Tomorrow rain.
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STREET LIGHTING.

ovr tiJo................3:5 AN and 4;46 p NJ
iiob lo:O4 An. and l0.2s p NJ
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cat. fle was supplied
ijle the complainant was
a bill changed. Jackson
he watch and decsnped.
'n Detectives Brown and
e. arrest. Jackson d. MES
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TUF SIN AND MOON.

Highest temperature, p. m................... 90
Lowest temperature, a. m........-....,.-.''-. ''-.o4
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Mems Department.

The latest style Mems Neggee Shirts with plated
bosoms-made percale and madras; extra we'll made.
gathered yoke and pearl buttons; in the newest S0c
spring colors; 75c value for ~
The wel-known 'Faultiess' Negiigee Shirts. made OF
imported madras-pocket- gathered yOke-patent stay
gussets-with cuffs all coOrs $3.50 value ST
Mems Light weight Blue and Brown Derby Ribbed Tn
derwear. both shirt and drawers to match full regular
shirt; have silk facing and pearl buttons; S0C
finished with re-eufOrced seats-.--.- ~
SOC Pepperi Jean Drawers; full regular
made with double suspender tapes and pearl 9QC
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ADJUSTMENTS.

Lamps tit today 30 30 ~ ~
Lamps out tomorrow .-..............-'5;' 90 An
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Our Shoe Department.

Wonderful Showing Of Insured Shoes for
Boys and Grsl Kid Skin. Calf Skin. and Patent Leath
(Paten Leather styles insured also New STYLES
Boys and Girls wear-Snoes for sturdy wear QSC
Not 81 80, but only
Our Capitol Shoes and OxfOrds for Women. Ss5-A
most complete Showing This is our already famous
Iine-aiways peasng-always satisfactory IN
good point possible IL concen-
trated i'm this splendid The feathers Fine Paris
Kid skin Fine 10Th Kid Skin. and the greatest
showing OF Patent Leathers-20 styles TO 81 0S
%.-..-
cxfor,fs at qsc. big vaIues-Womens Kid Skin, Ok
forIs JuIets-haud turned and flexible sewed; Me
di,1rn Round Tip. also Common Sense styles
spIerdid footwear; good $l25 and A50 val QSC
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TIDE TABLE.

sun 600 An. sun srt>.......-U.II = y,
Nnon risos............. Moon sets.....10:2l y. NJ