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The Press., 1901-01-10
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 Kind Friends:

Kind Fr1enQS:
 It does not seem practicable, or even possible, for us to go around among the good people of Stafford Springs and vicinity in person and say Happy New Year." and shake the hand of each individual. who has so generously and liberally patronized us during the years we have been in their midst, and have been so loud in their expressions of praise and appreciation of our efforts to please them, as we would very much like to do, but we can stand for few brief moments at the portals of our favorite "Temple of News"-The Stafford Press-and as we peep in at its open door for the latest bit of local gossip, we may hope to catch a passing glance from you and, with bow, say "How de-do," and "thank you."
 Another milestone of the journey of life has been passed nearer and nearer comes the time when, through sickness, old age, or disability from accident of some kind, we are forced to drop out of this mad, whirling race and sit still, while these mile-stones go rushing past us, but can not go out boldly to meet them. We are drifting, drifting to the great unknown -ah who knows where? But one thing is certain among all this uncertainty, and that is, that as we go travelling along this pilgrimage of life, we must eat and clothe our bodies, must either buy or rent houses to live in, and purchase fuel to warm them, all of which takes money, and if we are not so fortunate as to have plenty of 1t by heritage, why, we must toll for 1t, and not only that, but contrive to get enough laid by for that time when we are unable to work. So 1t behooves us to make our earnings cover as much of the unsuitable demands of our natures as is compatible with purity and wholesome ness. We do not claim to sell goods for nothing, neither do we claim to sell goods cheaper than any one else in the world, but we do claim to sell you goods as low as you can get them in the same quality and values any place, and a good .deal cheaper than some places, and, to prove our claims, you must see the goods, and decide whether or not we speak the truth.
 May the coming months bring naught but happiness and prosperity, but should it also bring of sorrow and reverses may you have the fortitude to bear them,
 Is the sincere wish of your friend,
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From Bad to WOrpe.

A gentleman was admiring his pi- geons the other afternoon. when he heard curious ''thud" and saw one of his birds drop from a window sill to the ground.
 Turning round, the gentleman was just in time to see small boy in the lane drop a catapult and run.
 After a short chase the culprit was caught.
 "You young scoundrelw calculated the angry owner of the pigeon. What do you mean by coming and shooting my birdsY'
 Please. sir, 1 didn't mean to do it." whined the captive. Fl didn't shoot at the pigeon"
 Come. come" said the gentleman, don't make matters worse. l saw the bird fall. and if you did not aim at it how came you to hit it?"
 Please. sir" blubbered the boy. "the pigeon got in the way. I-I was aim ing at the winder." r."-London Tit-Bits.
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nISTRICT OF HOLLAND, ss. Pro- ' bate Court, Jan. 9th, 1901.
 ESt ate of Charles ID. Ryder, late Of Willington
DISTRICT OF HOLLAND, ss. Pro-

A-/ bate Court, Jan. 9th, 1901.
 Estate of Della A. Ryder, late of Wilmington, in said district, deceased.
 The administrator having exhibited his admin istrat1on account with said estate to this Court for allowance, 1t is
 Ordered, that the 18th day Of Jan., A. D. 1901 at II o'clock in the forenoon at the Probate Office in Holland, be and the same is assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said administra- ton account, with said estate, and this Court di rects the administrator to cite all persons inter- eSted therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper hay ing circulation in said district, and by posting copy on the public sign-post in the town of Wilmington, where the deceased last dwelt.
 VIM. D. HOLMAN, Judge.
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Fire destroyed the hospital section ot
 the Rochester, N. Y, orphan asylum
 early Monday morning, and 26 children and two female attendants perished.
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Married.

Monson, Dec. 3Oth, by Rev. F. s. Hatch, William F. Jewett and Ella J. Bradway.
 Stafford Springs, 7th. by Rev. F. J. O'Neil, William P. Perry and Miss Rose Ramsey; also Louis Ramsey and Mise Delphine Gange, all of Stafford Springs.
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Manx school Childran are sicklv.

Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children
 used by Mother Gray, nurse in Children's Home, New York. break up Colds in 24 hours cure Feverishness, Headacht, Stomach Troubles Teething Disorders, and destroy Worms. At all druggists, &c. Sample mailed free. Address Allen s. Olmsed, LeRoy, N. Y.
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Eight men lost their lives by suffocatior from fire in Harvard hotel, Minneapolis early Sunday morning.
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Philip D. Armour, 6S, the head of the large meat packing house at Chicago died Sunday.
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"ANTED-Forem of a small farm
 w in Mansfield, Conn.,, to take place Feb 1st or April 1st, preferably Feb. 1st. Address BOX Ill, Kingston. R. I.
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The U. s. senate yesterday voted to abolish the army canteen by vote of 34 to 15.
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LHOR SALE-Green White Birch Wood \ all large size, by PETER JOHNSON. Leave orders at the Chicago Grocery. 39-4
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EOR SALE-A Combination Pool and II Billiard Table, and a good Working and Driving Horse weighing HOO. Also some New M1lch Cows. At Crystal Lake hotel.
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COnfutlMg am Impossibility.

s@H 1HuPUwSHWHHHtye "I want to see Mrs. Smythe." said the visitor.
 "You can't" said the servant "She has the toothache''
 You must be mistaken" the mnn replied. 'I'm her dentist. and lave her teeth here in this package" Cath ollie Standard and Times.
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Born,

Balsams from the Northern Wood are in Pyny-P -Pcctoral, the certain cure for coughs
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Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks in- serted at one-half advertising rates. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free. Communi- cations received without signature always com mitted to the waste basket without attention.
 This paper is mailed regularly to it's subscrib CTS until dennite order to discontinue is re- ceived and all arrears are paid in full.
 THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant semi-weekly, furnished for s2.15 per year.
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c HEPHERD PUPPIES FOR SALE O 3w+ AUSTIN SLATER, West Stafford.
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The Hartford carpet company of Thompsonville has voted to sell out to the E. s. Higgins company of New York. It is understood the Higgins works now in New York will be removed to Thompson vile and add 1000 or more operatives to Thompsonville.
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MCLAUGHLIN SON, PUBLISHERS. $1.50 . year. If paid strictly in advance ,S1. .2t
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Judge Elmer of the superior court has handed down his decision in the case of Wilbur F. Strong and wife vs. Robert Manock, and awards the plaintiffs $3, 400 and costs. Mrs. Strong Is daughter of Mir. Manock and sued for $5,OO0 for ser- vices for housekeeper for eighteen years. The judge holds that the statue of limita- tions does not apply in this action. Coun- sel for defendant gives notice that an ap- peal will be taken in few days.
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TENEMENT To Rent on Prospect-st. \ 86-6w MRS. E. POWERS.
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Hartford, 9th, Frank P. Segar, 33.
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The general assembly caucuses were held Tuesday evening at the capitol at Hartford. The republican nominations for the senate were as follows: Presi- dent pro tempore, Senator Henry Rob- erts of Hartford clerk, Frank E. Realey of Windsor Locks; chaplain, Rev. Clar- ence H. Barber of Manchester. Senator Thompson of the 24th district was nomi. mated for position on the agricultural and sale of lands committees, and Senator Maxwell of the 23d district on the en. grossed bills and educational committees Charles Crane of Mansfield was nomi mated for door.keeper. The republican nominations for the house were as fol lows: Speaker, John H. Light of Nor walk clerk, George E. Hinman of VII limantic assistant clerk, Alfred c. Bald win of Derby; chaplain, Rev. D. R. Low ell of Middletown.
 Representative Reed of Stafford pre- sided at the Holland county republican caucus and Representative Charles H. Al len of Hebron was clerk. John H. Wag. ner of Rockville was nominated for door keeper and Samuel F. Maine of Stafford for second choice. MT. Reed was select ed to present the names.
 Democratic members of the house anC senate met, and Senator Bree of New Haven was chairman and Representative Guilfoile of Waterbury was clerk. The nomination for speaker fell to Repre- sentative Calkins of East Lyme, and Jo seph R. Manning of New Haven was made the party nominee for clerk. No nomina. tions were made for assistant clerk ol chaplain of the house, doorkeepers ol messengers of either house, or clerk chaplain or president pro tenn of the Sen. ate.
 The general assemble held its first ses. sion yesterday and organized. Governor Mclean and the new state officers were inducted into office. The officers as nomi. mated at Tuesday nights republican eau. suses were duly elected. The usual inaugu. ral ball was held last evening.
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Wl4e 3Rre<*.

Thursday, January 10, 1901.
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YNO RENT.-Two desirable tenements
 \ on East Main street, with or without stable accommodations 2W w. H. HEALD.
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Central Vermont Railway (Southern division )-trains leave;
GOING sOUTH.
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\ I0 606CC CbCt. z, 19OU. E. H. FITZHUGH, Vice Pres. and General Man'g'r
 5. w. CUMMINGS, General Passenger Agent
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EOR RENT-Cottage of six rooms and \ basement, all in good repair, on Prospect street, near West Main street. Apply to J. w. WITT, Stafford Springs.
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TNO RENT-Cottage on Grant avenue.
 1 Modern Improvements. 32tf MISS CELIA HOLT.
Evening star., 1901-11-19

are wide, and in the business portion are
llned with fine buildings of Stucco brick, or
namented with elaborate holdings similar
TO those of Germany and Austria. The
residence portion Is only partially built up
there being wide gaps between the houses
showing the town lots that have been held
for speculative purposes and where building
schemes have been abandoned. If Sofia
were as closely built as the ordinary Euro
pean city it could accommodate three
times its present population. Occasionally
a stately residence rises from behind for
bidding wall. The foliage around it indi-
Gates garden, but Bulgarian civilization
mas not passed the period when 1t is pru-
dent to omit any means of protection
The streets and sidewalks are in a horri-
Die condition. In the business portion of
the city the roadways are paved with cob
plestones and the sidewalks are well laid
with nags, tiles and bricks, but each house
holder in the residence portion is expected
to lay the sidewalk in front of his premises
and many Of them neglected to do So
Several imposing buildings were erected
for government purposes during the reign
or Prince Alexander, usually of French ar
chftecture, and among other things
Protestant church Che was a Lutheran),
which Ferdinand has converted into a rid
ing school. The military barracks, school
houses. the public printing Office, techni-
cal school and other public buildings are
creditable. but lose much of their dignity
oy being scattered over the city, with un-
half-fnished buildings that have been aban-
doned, between them. Several former Tur-
kish mosques have been converted to secu-
lar uses and are now occupied as prisons,
markets, warehouses and arsenals. The
largest mosque in the center Of the city,
now being fitted up for a national mu-
scum.
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THE CHINESE AND JAPANESE.
Census Bureau Bulletin showing Their
Distribution.

census bureau bullettn showing Thetr
Distribution.
The census bureau has issued a bulletin
showing the distribution Of Chinese and
Japanese in the western states and terri
tories by counties. It shows that. Of the
119.O5O Chinese returned at the twelfth CEN
sus 25767 were enumerated in Hawaii
3.113 in Alaska, 9O4 at military and naval
stations abroad, and SO. 1868 in the United
States proper. OF the latter number 81, 723
were found in the western states and terri
tories, distributed as follows: Arizona,
1,419; California, 1873; Colorado, 500;
Idaho, 1.407; Montana, 1,739; Nevada,
1852; New Mexico, S41; Oregon. 1O,397;
Utah. 572; Washington, 3,629, and wyo-
ming, 461.
OF the $1,000 Japanese returned in 1900,
Gill were enumerated in Hawaii, 279 in
Alaska, 2s4 at military and naval stations
abroad. and 24,326 in the United States
proper. OF the latter number 23,376 were
found In the western states and territories,
distributed as follows: Arizona, 2S1; Cali
fornia, 1O.151; Colorado, 4S; Idaho, 1,291
Montana, 2.441; Nevada, DDS. New Mexico,
8; Oregon, 2.501; Utah, All: Washington.
5,6l7. and Wyoming 1893.
The statement shows a general increase
decrease of Chinese for the same time, al
though the change In the Chinese is not
so widely distributed. For 1890 the figures
were as follows: Arizona, japanese, 1;
Chinese. LILO; California, Japanese, 1,147;
Chinese, 72472; Colorado. japanese, 10; Chi
nese. 1893; Idaho. Japanese, none; Chinese,
2.OO1; Montana, japanese, 6; Chinese, 2 532;
Nevada, Japanese, 8: Chinese, 1888; New
Mexico, Japanese. 3; Chinese, 361: Oregon,
japanese. %; Chinese. 9.540; Utah. Japa-
nese, $50; Chinese, $3.50; Wyoming, Japa-
nese, none; Chinese 1851.
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CHARGES OF ENEMIES,
Germany Not Seeking a FOothoId q
the Western Hemisnhere

the Western Hemisphere.
Ambassador Won Holleben of Germany,
who has just returned to Washington from
his summer vacation in Europe, makes an
important announcement. In conversation
with a press representative he said:
''You are without doubt aware that at
regular intervals reports appear in the
newspapers to the effect that GERMANY Is
trying to acquire coaling stations or a
foothold of some kind in South America
or in the West Indian waters. These re-
ports are started again and again by our
enemies who don't like to see us on too
friendly terms with the United States.
can tell you now that I am officially au-
thorized to state that Germany has no
such purpose. I want to deny now, once
for all. these ever-recurring reports In an
emphatic and unqualified way I have told
this to the President, who was especially
gratif1ed by it,
When asked about the existing relations
between Germany and the United States
the ambassador said:
They have never been better or more
cordial. The great sorrow which came to
your country through the tragedy in Buff
falo has greatly aroused the sympathy of
the German people, who are so closely
united to the people or the United States
by the many ties of blood and friendship.
Just as in private eve think more of
friend whom Fate mas made to suffer Sc
verely, 50 the German people have been
brought nearer tor those of the United
misfortune. Mr.. McKinleys great ouaIi-
ties in private life, as well as his great
craftsmanship shown IN his dealing with
public affairs, have always been thorough
ly understood and appreciated. My coun-
trymen look up to your new ,chivalrous
President with admiration and full conf
dence, admiring the country at the same
time which can producefa man of such high
abilities as your chief executive"
The ambassador before leaving Germany
had been received by the emperor, who in
structed him to convey.to President Roose-
welt his most friendly greetings and best
wishes Of success for his administration.
MY sovereign the ambassador said, has
the most frank admiration for America 8
progress and the most cordial and friendly
feelings for the United States. His majes-
ty has, as you know, just shown once
more how he appreciates American skill
and workmanship. in having yacht built
In the United States. All talk that his
majesty desires to bring the European ma
tions together in challenge of Americas
progress in the commercial world is. of
course, without foundation"
Evening star., 1901-11-19
ENTOMBED MINER RESCUED.
Fritz MOuIter Was Nearly Gone when
He Was Found.

A dispatch from Pocahontas. Va, yes
terday says: The work of removing fall
len slate and debris from the Baby mine
still continues. Fritz Moulter was found
entombed in a room on the west side. He
was living, but a few more hours no doubt
would have brought death. For six hours
physicians worked with him before he was
restored to consciousness. He is yet fee
BILE, but is likely to recover.
There was great rejoicing when the news
spread that he had been recovered alive
Moulter says that all within the mine on
Thursday night commented on the heavi-
ness of the atmosphere, and that a num-
Der of the men left work before he did.
He soon found that danger was imminent,
and, with several others, started to run
from the drift. A heavy report. which
shook the mountain, was heard, and an
instant later a huge cloud of smoke and
flames was seen coming. He lost sight
Of his companions, but he turned into O
side room as quickly as possible. and was
shut OF by falling slate. Probably two
days elapsed before he succumbed to the
four air.
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w. B. MOSES s SONS.
w. B. MOSES s SONS.

Our plans did not call for any such
a sale. 1t was one of those unexpected
things, and we calculated to run il in with
regular business. Instead it is monopoliz-
ing big part of the carpet and rug stores.
You may know how Washington has taken
to it-what strong force the prices have in
attracting people. The intention of econo-
nlizing is secondary with the buyers that are
attending this sale. They come here to get
carpets they want-the choicest and most
desirable things that are shown in town
the best goods. That they economize by
buying them at this time is another matter
incidental with them, put at the same
time most acceptable. We never brought
together better goods-we never could ask
less for them.
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NEW INsULAR CASE.
Tariff Between This Country and the
Philippines to He Tested.

y suit has been filed in the United States
circuit court in New York city in which
the question of tariff between the United
States and the Philippines will be the ques-
ton at issue The suit is brought for the
purpose of collecting duties paid on a cargo
of sugar imported to New York from Iloilo
by Warner. Barnes G. Co., Limited of Lon
don. but who have an. office at % Broad
street. New York.
This case will undoubtedly be appealed to
the Supreme Court for ultimate disposal
and brings up the question of the right of
Congress to- delegate power to the Presi-
dent to regulate commerce
This point was left undecided in the de-
clslons rendered by the Supreme Court last
spring upon various suits brought to de-
termine the status of territory ceded by
Spain to the United States.
There was such a marked division of
opinion among the judges, as shown by the
conflicting opinions, that lawyers are de-
sirous of obtaining a more explicit decision
OF the various questions which have been
brought forward. With this end in view a
new series of cases is being prepared for
adjudication. Some of these cases call for
reaffirmation or reversal Of the decisions
given last spring, and there is much inter-
est among lawyers in the result.
Coudert Brothers, who are acting for
Warner, Barnes & Co., argue that as TIE
treaty by which Spain ceded the Philip
pines to the United States was ratified on
April IL, 1899. Panay then became American
territory. 1t is pointed out that the United
States has been in full control of the
island since it's cession.
1t is contended in the complaint that the
sugars imported in the Dunottar were not
liable to duty, not having been imported
from any foreign country into the United
States within the meaning Of any valid
statute or executive order of the United
States" but that they were merchandise
which must, under and by virtue of the
Constitution of the United States in that
regard, be admitted to free entry upon
their ARRIVAL in the port of New York"
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The Cruise of the Moh,c.n.

Information has reached the Navy De-
partment that the United States training
ship Mohican has left San Francisco on a
practice cruise across the Pacific ocean.
According to the official itinerary the yes-
sci will visit in succession Magdalena bay.
Pichilinque, Hiio, Honolulu, Christmas
Island, Pago-Pago. Guam. Bonin Island
and Yokohama, from which last named
port she will start home May Is next and
visit In turn Honolulu, Bremerton, Victoria
and Port, Angeles, arriving at San Fran.
cisco September 10.
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Information ON the Philippines.

General Chaffee has taken steps to acquire
complete information of a military charae-
ter regarding the Philippine group by es-
tablishing division OF military informa-
tion in his command. An officer win be de-
tailed at every post to collect information
regarding the population of the town, the
distance from Manila, means OF transit.
character of the people and capacity for
defense.
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MAINTENANCE OF DISCIPLINE,
COurt-Martfal Cases I'm Department of
the Columbia.

the Columbia.
Copies of special orders from the de-
partment Of the Columbia just received at
the War Department contain the records Of
number of court-martial cases of enlisted
men in that department Two of them are
noteworthy as showing the strict state of
discipline maintained Private Harry D.
Booth, 26th Company, Coast Artillery, was
tried at Fort Flagier. Wash, for the lar
ceny of a penknife and having been found
guilty of failing to promptly return the
same was sentenced to confinement at hard
labor for one month and forfeiture Of $40
of his pay.
Private Matthew ]. Skrener, Company M,
18th Infantry, was found guilty of the lar
ceny of comb, and sentenced to be dis
honorably discharged from the service, for
felt all pay and allowances, and to be con-
fined at hard labor for three months This
soldier had had one previous conviction
against his record
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Revenue From Bicycles.

Bicycles are source Of considerable rev.
enue to the French government. Accord
ing to report made by United States Con-
sui Covert at Lyons to the State Depart
ment. tax was imposed on 739. 1876 bicycles
in France during the year 1900 and the
amount realized was s.. .094. .995. The number
Of bicycles in use in France has increased
about 400 per cent since 1894, when they
numbered 203, ,028.
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Hearing ON Rates Postponed.

The hearing before the interstate COM
merce commission In the St. Louis Busi-
ness Mems League case. involving the Ques-
tion OF rates to the Pacific coast, originally
set for yesterday and later deferred until
uary 80.
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Charge. Against an Indian Agent

Senator Hansborough OF North Dakota
called on Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Jones yesterday to ascertain the status of
Indian Agent Richards of Fort Rerthold,
North Dakota, against whom charges, In
was informed that Agent Richards win not
be retained in office, but his successor has
not yet been chosen.
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The Rest Prescription for Malaria
Chills and Fever ID bottle Of GROVES TASTE
LESS CHILL TONIC. It h simply iron and Qulnins
IN tasteless form. M cure-uo pay. Price. 60c.
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Red, White, Blue and
Black Silk Shoe Laces, IA
yards long. Special for to-
morrow's selling at 10c. a
pair.
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Misses nd Children's
Uwarem" Slippers, for the
bed room; the regular Soc.
grades Special tomorrow at
25c.
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g Prices i'm Fine

We are agents in Washington for the Celebrat
Growers Soft Shoes for Tender Feet" They a
hand-tTrned, soft and pliable; the low shoes in
sizes at $3.50 pair; the high shoes. ..........
We have just received a brand-new Wei X
Shoe for Ladies'; made by Grover, in the newe
and most stylish shapes; hand-turne thrOughou
the softest and easiest shoe imaginable. ........