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Blind Tom at the Columbia.

Blind Tom,' the wonderful musical
prodigy, thoroughly entertained an audi
ence, which filled Columbia Theater, last
night. 1t was Toms first appearance in
Washington for many years, but he was
just as entertaining to those who had seen
him in times past as to those who enthu.
siastically applauded his performances for
the first time last night.
Tom conducted the entertainment himself
throughout. He talked of himself in the
third person in a fascinating way After
each number he applauded himself heartily
and with his face glowing satisfaction and
pleasure. His program was varied. He
played classical music, popular airs, sang
and made the plano into a music box, a
church organ, harp and a guitar. With
out once leaving the stage Tom carried on
his wonderful performance for two hours,
and when he wished his audience a long
and happy life in concluding he had thor
oughly won the admiration of all present.
Gottschalks Last Hope" was the first
number which Tom announced and played.
This was followed Immediately by Delta
Kappa Epsilon March," by Alfred Pease,
and then Tom played a march Of his own
composition, which he announced "Tym-
pani" Liszts Hungarian Rhapsody, No. g.
and "Polonaise'' by Paderewsk showed
Toms wonderful ear for catching and re-
tanning the notes of classical music. Tom
next turned his attention to limitations. He
made the piano sound like a church organ
in playing "Old Hundred" he played 1t to
sound like music box, a harp and a gui-
tar. Tom then announced that he would
sing Tramp. Tramp, Tramp, the Boys Are
Marching" while he played Yankee Doo-
dle' with his left hand and a hornpipe with
his right. This performance, executed, as
1T was, with the utmost ease, convulsed the
audience with laughter.
To illustrate his initiative faculty Tom
called for a volunteer piano player from
the audience to play any piece, after which,
he was to repeat it. Prof. Gee came for
ward and played one of his own compost
tions. AS soon as he had finished Tom sat
down to the piano and played the piece
without hesitation. He gave exhibit
tion of spelling by sound. He turned his
back to the audience while some one held
up an article. His assistant would then
strike a few notes on the piano and Tom
would spell the name Of the article that
had been help up. The performance closed
with the rendition of original compost
ton, being a descriptive piece Of the battle
of San Juan Hill.
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Little Falls Lodge Of Good Templars had
a large attendance at it's regular meeting
last Friday evening. There were visitors
from St. Julian Lodge, Virginia. and
Friendship Lodge, this city. At the con-
cluson of routine business discussion Of
ways and means for promoting lodge in
terests was had Chief Templar John H.
Binsted, John Sherrier, Joseph Barnes,
James Sherrier and S. w. Russell partici-
pating. The program for an anniversary
celebration Thursday evening next was
completed. A poetic selection, Hair Worn
De-col-i-tay," was read by the chief tenn
plar; 1.-THE Fallen Leaf by Joseph Sher-
rier, and The Words 1 Did Not Say" by
Mr.. Russell. A song service closed the ex-
ercises which included two favorite hymns
of the late President Mckinley, the Misses
Mary and Margaret Sherrier alternating at
the piano.
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Fear the Consequences.

At a well-attended Christian Endeavor
meeting at Virginia Avenue Baptist Church
last night James w. Poe called attention
to the threat Of the captors of Miss Ellen
NJ. Stone to murder this Christian mission
ary the sth instant if she is not ransomed
for $4,000. Mr.. Poe spoke feelingly of the
situation and of the anxiety Of Christians
everywhere for Miss Stones safety. He in
troduced resolutions, which were adopted,
expressing the belief that every effort
possible should be made to secure her re-
lease. but fearing that her ransom for
thousands of dollars in money, as demand
ed by her captors is fraught with danger
to future missionaries in foreign fields"
The State Department Of the general gov
ernment was urged to interpose to secure
Miss Stones release as American SUBJ
ject, and that, If necessary, it demand
her release at once and Internationally.
w. B. Hill and the president Of the Chris
tian Endeavor Society spoke in favor of
the resolutions.
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sergeant In the third year. He acted as
sergeant major of the 1st Battalion, and
Captain Shreve of Company d recommend
ed him for a commission as captain, but
illness prevented him from entering the
competition He took the regimental ex-
animation and won the commission of
Maj. w. w. sniain.
Major Sniffin, of the I'd Battalion OF High
School Cadets entered the Eastern High
School three years ago with the idea of en-
tering the regiment Immediately, but with
very little knowledge as to the nature of
its work. He was member of Company
F of 1898, with Captain Hoover at its head.
He entered very readily into the spirit of
the drill and gave it his best efforts while
at the same time attending studiously to his
school lessons. In 1899 he was promoted to
the second year and was made a corporal
of Company F, under Captain Cornwall.
The third year opened with young Sniff1n
being promoted to the senior first SER
geantcy. He was again assigned to Com
pany F, under Captain Smell.
Major Sniffin this year took the exami-
nation for company officers and passed the
ordeal with a creditable percentage. Dur
ing the year he acted as sergeant major Of
the I'd Battalion, and thus gained a greater
knowledge Of the battalion as unit than
he had heretofore possessed. With the ex-
ception of ten days, again spent in camp
with the cadets, this time at Leesburg
ant the major spent his entire summer in
preparation for the regimental examination.
He commences his fourth year as major of
the battalion with which he has been con-
nected for the past three years
RegimentaI Adjutant
Barnabas Bryan, Jr., regimental adju-
tant. Is the son of Mr.. Barnabas Bryan of
Anacostia. He was born in Prince Georges
county. Maryland, and attended the graded
schools In this city. During the last school
year he was second sergeant of Company
b. which won the competitive drill In
1880 he Won an individual medal. Capt
Bryan is a student in the technical class,
and in January expects to enter Manual
Training School No. l.
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ANNUAL ENcAMPMENr.
Members of Union Veteran Legion As
sembling at Gettysburg.

sembling Mt Gettysburg.
Col. I. F. Allison, in command of Camp
No. Ill, Union Veteran Legion, left the
Pennsylvania depot this morning with
about fifty comrades and their wives and
a goodly number of the Woman's Relief
Corps, bound for Gettysburg, where the
national encampment of the Union Veteran
Legion will be held this week. Rev. Henry
N. Couden. the chaplain of the order and
chaplain Of the national House OF Repre-
sentatives, and Mrs. Coudep were in the
party.
1t is predicted there will be a spirited
fight over the election of a national COM
mander. Philadelphia has been headquar
ters of the order for the last several years,
but Indiana has distinguished veteran
soldier named B. D. Miner, a resident of
indianapolis. and his friends are urging
him for the place. The District contingent
believes Indianapolis will be headquarters
for the next year. J. ]. Shannon is a can
didate from this city for senior vice COM
mander and Chaplain Couden win be ask
ed to serve another year. The chaplain
was a member Of Company F, 9Th Regi-
ment Q. V. l.. one of the famous regiments
which Cincinnati sent to the war.
The annual convention of the Ladies'
Union Veteran Legion will be held at Get
tysburg, Pa, also, beginning today and
continuing during the week. The members
of Auxiliary 80 will attend in a body. They
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cars and went through without change.
At a recent meeting the organization
elected delegates and alternates to the con-
vention. The delegates are Mrs. Hattie AL
lison, Mrs Ada H. Weiss, Mrs. Harriet L.
Vining, Mrs. M. E. s. Davis, Mrs. Nellie
A. Norton and Mrs. Lizzie Allen; alternates,
Mrs Elizabeth A. Hilton, Mrs. Mary Try
on, Mrs. Georgia Johnson, Mrs. Lillian
Norton, Miss Edith L. Shaw and Miss Ce-
lynda Ford.
The past officers of the auxiliary who are
entitled to seats in the convention are Mrs.
Nero L. Tanner, past national president,
and Mrs Celynda Werner Ford, Mrs. Ellen
Spencer Mussey, Mrs. Flora A. Lewis and
Mrs Harriet L. Scribner, past presidents.
The present president, Mrs. Sarah E. Pitt
man, is also entitled to vote.
Other members of the auxiliary who ac-
company the representatives are Mrs. j.
Ellen Foster, Mrs. Mary F. Case, Mrs.
Bulah d. Foulke, Mrs. Sarah A. Wilder,
Mrs. Ida w. Whitcomb and Mrs. Sarah L.
Bradley; also many friends of the auxil-
larry ladies. Mrs Foster will make an ad-
dress at the campfire tomorrow evening,
which will be given by the national
campment, and to which the auxiliary is
invited.
A public reception will be held In honor
of the national president, Mrs. Ella e.
West of Brooklyn, N. Y, and her staff In
the parlors of the Eagle Hotel Wednesday
evening. The remainder of the week will
be devoted to business meetings of the
order and to visiting in and about the his
tOric battle ground
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RAILWAY MEN TO CONFER.
Annual Session of ROadmasters and
Maintenance of Way Association.

Annual Session of ROadmasters and
Maintenance of Way Association.
The sessions of the nineteenth annual
convention of the Roadmasters and Mainte-
nance of Way Association will begin to-
morrow morning in the National Hotel. 1t
is expected there will be about $50 mem
bers in attendance. Railroad trackage and
its various phases will be discussed, and
the interchange of views by men who are
expected will be of Importance.
There will be an afternoon session tomor-
row and also Wednesday morning. The
afternoon of Wednesday will be devoted to
sightseeing, and there will be an evening
session. Thursday and Friday will be de-
voted to visiting points of interest in and
about the city.
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CADET OFFICERS CHOSEN
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS WHO WILL COM
MAND THIS YEAR.
Selected After Careful Examination
as to Their Military Qualifications
and General Fitness.

The regimental officers of the High
School Cadets have been selected for, the
present year after an examination Of all
applicants for the honors by a board ap-
pointed by the vice president of the board
of education The applicants were sub
mitted to an examination to show their
knowledge of military tactics, as well AS
their general fitness. AS result of the
examination the following officers were
chosen:
H. E. Barnes, Eastern High School,
colonel: II. l.. Boesch Central High School,
lieutenant colonel; H. Winter, Central High
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PROPOSED NEW EDIFICE.
Addition to BE Built to Grace Re-
formed Church.

formed Church.
The members of the congregation Of
Grace Reformed Church, 18th and streets
northwest, where President Roosevelt has
become an attendant, feel hopeful that in
the near future it will be possible to make
beginning in carrying out the plans for
the erection of a new church edifice. 1t
is estimated that suitable structure on
the front portion of the lot now occupied
will cost about $4,000. A sum aggregat-
ing about $4,000 is already in hand and
last week the Pittsburg synod voted an ad-
dition of $4,000 for the purpose.
At the annual session of the Potomac
synod, which will meet in Huntingdon, Pa,
next week, it is thought that at least
$4,000 will be contributed toward the en-
terprise The pastor of the church, Rev.
John Schick, is hopeful that it will be
possible to enter actively upon this under
taking during the present season.
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The District Commissioners have received
a letter from Daniel O'Driscoll of Takoma
Park, calling attention to the condition Of
the roadway of Blair road between La
monds and Takoma Park. The matter was
referred to the superintendent of county
roads. and he has reported that the con-
dition of the road is in the main excellent.
He admits that the points referred to espe-
cially are not up TO the standard of a per-
feet driveway, but that they are in no way
dangerous and call for slight minor repairs
which the superintendent says will be made
in the near future when gang of men are
working in the nelghborhood.
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Pledge to support RooseveIt.

The William B. Allison Campaign Club,
colored, Of Virginia, the membership of
which is drawn from Alexandria, has ar
ranged to hold memorial service in honor
Of the late President Mckinley Thanksgiv-
ing evening. Leading colored citizens will
deliver addresses and a special and appro-
pirate musical program will be rendered
William A. Carter is president Of the or
ganization. The club has adopted resoiu-
tions indorsing the national administra-
tion and also indorsing the policy of Chair
man Park Agnew of the state republican
committee. 1t has announced its allegiance
to the republican party as the friend of the
colored race. The association also declared
against the policy of the democratic party
in the state in supporting the Jim Crow
law
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Causes ANNOYANCE.

Through a similarity in names, Mr.. Jo-
seph A Hurney. living at 1850 Florida ave
nue. northwest, has been caused a good
deal OF annoyance. 1t appears that a man
giving that name was locked up last Satur-
day night on several charges. He is, how
ever, understood to be resident of George
town. As the name is not a very common
one the matter has been made very en-
barrassing to Mr. Hurney.
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On Charge of Desertion.

Daniel e. Padgett has filed suit for di-
vorce from his wife. Mary o. Padgett,
through Attorney John E. McNally. The
couple, it is stated, were married in this
city February 21. 1884 They lived together
until April A. 1893, when, 1t is claimed, Mrs
Padgett wilfully deserted and abandoned
her husband. and has remained away from
him up to the present time.
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Arranging for Conference.

The chapter regents and Daughters of
the American Revolution in the District
have arranged to hold a meeting at the
Ebbitt House Wednesday night to take into
consideration final arrangements for the
state conference to be held in Washington
in November.
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mt. Vernon at 10
a. and 2:30 pm.
Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe
and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Trains leave Pennsylvania avenue and
1874 street for Alexandria and Arlington
every forty-fve minutes Mt Vernon
hourly 10 a. m. to 3 pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour; Falls
Church hourly. See schedule.
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eOn I.aXerS

is a term meaning storing of beer in re-
frigerated rooms until the period of full
maturity Is reached. This Is done with all
of its brands by the Anheuser-Busch Brew
ing Assn. St. Louis, u. s. A, Budweiser,
Faust, Michelob, Anheuser-Standard Pale
Lager. Export Pale, Exquisite and Black &
Tan. Orders promptly filled by Otto L. To-
setu, mgr, Anheuser-Busch branch Wash
ingtOn-Adyt
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LOCAL MENTION.
AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT.

4cademy-"The Volunteer Organist.
Bijou-Bijou Stock Company.
Chase's-Hoyt's "A Brass Monkey"
Columbia-Frank Daniels in Miss Sim
plicity
Kernans-'Merry Maidens."
National-Primrose and Dockstader's 8
Minstrels.
Thirteenth and D streets northeast-Wal-
ter L. Main Shows.
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$40
To Buffalo and Return
$40

Via pennsylvania Railroad.
Pan-American exposition excursion. Spe-
cial train will leave Washington at 8 am,
Tuesday, October 8, tickets limited to seven
days, including date of sale Similar eX-
cursions October II, % and 29-Advt.
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Hid Accented.

The District Commissioners have accept
ed the bid of the Coiburn Paving Company
for constructing a concrete floor in the
Manual Training School at 7th street and
Rhode Island avenue northwest
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Wants a Permit.

Daniel orc. CalIaghan, on behalf of H.
b. Sweeney. has applied TO the District
Commissioners for permission to use the
west bank of the James Creek canal be-
tween the outlet of the sewer and street
for the purpose of mooring scows there to
receive street sweepings. The matter has
been referred to the suprintndent of street
sweeping for consideration and report Mr..
Sweeney. the applicant, Is farmer and
desires to use the sweepings on mis- farm
lands.
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The Finest Country Sausage.

a Loeff1er production. That guarantees
its richness, spiciness and absolute purity
of ingredients. In ID. packages at I5c At
our stalls and first-class stores-Advt.
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s4.e6 To Richmond and Return s4.6s

Y Ia FtnHSyIVdH1d fd1IrOdU.
Account Richmond carnival and horse
show. Tickets on sale October to II. and
limited to return until October 14-Advt.
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Repairs to Market House.

G. B. Coleman. the District superintend-
ent of repairs, has submitted to the Dis
trict Commissioners an itemized list of the
repairs needed at the various market
houses. The sum of 1904. so will be ex-
pended on the Eastern Market. S347.17 on
the Georgetown Market. and $40 on the
Western Market, a total of 81 ,451.97.
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OUR PRICES ARE MOST REASONABLE
for the choicest stall-fed Washington
Dressed Beef and Lamb. Give your order
in person. by mail or phone. T. 7. Keane,
35-51 Center Market and Wholesale Row.
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$40 to Bufalo and Return via II. and
o. r. r. Oct. 10th. Tickets good leaving
Washington 1:o5 am, arriving Buffalo 9:15
p m same day Good to return within seven
days. Through parlor cars Similar excur-
sions Oct. 16, % and 81. Route via Philadel-
phia, thence Lehigh Valley.-Advt
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
REFLECTED for Seventh Term.

Mr.. James II. Dony of Anacostia has re-
turned to his home from GAINESVILLE, Ohio
where he attended the sessions of the High
Tent of the Order of Rechabites last week
in that city. AT the annual election of Of
ficers of the High Tent Mr.. Dony was
chosen to serve secretary for his sew
enth successive term. The other officers
elected are: s. NJ. Ellis, Pittsburg, Pa,
high tent chief ruler; P. F. McCloskey, East
Liverpool, Ohio, high tent deputy ruler;
William B. Kelly Washington, D. c., high
tent treasurer; Jas. A. Cunningham, Lon
aconing, Md, high tent past chief ruler.
The next meeting will be held at Midland
Md, in October. 1902 While in GAINESVILLE
Mr.. Dony had the experience of greeting a
former comrade in arms of the civil war,
whom he had not seen since tffSy separated
i'll Louisville, Ky, in March, 1866.
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Offices in The Star Building.
Desirable office rooms for rent in The
Star building, including light, heat and
ianitor service
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wedding Gifts.

Rare and desirable wedding presents can
be had at the Old Colony Co.. 14o3 H ST., at
very reasonable prices. The most interest
ing stock In the city.-Advt.
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Jno. R. Kellys New York Beef, South
down Lamb, Calf Liver. Center mkt. 9th st.
wing; West Snd mkt, 22d and P sts.;
Western mkt, Dist and K SITS.
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FOR THE CONVALESCENT
there's no tonic superior to "Old Glory"
Made of imported German hops Nothing
like it to enrich the blood and build up the
system. Phone Abner-Drury Brewing Co.
Evening star., 1901-10-07

YOU ARE SURE OF THE BEST
when you order Schneider's delicious
Malt Bread. It's product of scientific
baking-pure, light, wholesome. Sold by all
grocers. Only sc. loaf. Ask for it.
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THE BEST 25c. COFFEE IN THE WORLD.
Try pound at any of KENNY'S stores
Roasted daily. Sugars at cost.
c. D. KENNY CO.. so Stores
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FIynn's business College, Sth and X
Business. s.shorthand, d,typewriting-S25 year.
Advertisement
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Gas Radiators, Oil Stoves Drop Lights.
GIG 18th. c. A. Muddiman & Co. 1904 G.
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Gas Logs, Coal Crates. Andirons.
1904 G. G. A Muddiman & Co. SIC 18th
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Branch Office, 18th st. and VT. ave.
Advertisements are received at The Stars
branch office, Kings drug store, corner
10Th street and Vermont avenue, at regu-
lar rates. No charge for messenger.
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Vollands Ice Cream, Ices, Charlotte Russo
and Fancy Cakes. 9O7 n street.
Evening star., 1901-10-07

Handsome Offices for Rent.
There are few handsome office rooms
in The Star building that will be rented to
desirable tenants.
Evening star., 1901-10-07

94S La. ave. Is one of Pyles six store
that sells Potatoes for 70c. bu. oc7-Bt
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zoe PIX, or roc. bu.. for Best Potatoes at
]. T. d. Pyles' stores.
60 lbs. Best N Y Potatoes for 79c at j.
T. d. Pyles' stores.
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Reduced Rates to Frederick and Re-
turn Account Agricultural Fair. October
s to II. Special train from Washington via
b. & o. r. R.. at am. 9th and 10th. stop
ping at intermediate stations, returning
leave Frederick at pm. Rate for the day
only on these trains, including admission,
81 H5-Adyt
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s1.oo to Harper,s Ferry and Martln.-

burg and return. via B. and 0. r. r.
Leaving Washington 500 am. Sunday, Oc-
tober ID. stopping at intermediate stations.
Returning. leave Martinsburg T:30 and Har-
peTs Ferry Sis pm. same day.-Adyt.
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Royal Glue Sticks Anything. Druggists, 1oc
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Dainty Appetite

Easily satisfied, a feeling of distress
after eating, and more or less nausea
between meals, every day-DYS-
PEPSIA!
No need to say anything about the
belching, vomiting, flatulence, head
ache, pain in the stomach.
Dyspepsia can be cured only by
what gives vigor and tone to the
stomach, functional activity to the
whole digestive system.
Hoods Sarsaparilla taken by Mrs. W. G.
Barrett, IA Olney ST., Providence, R. L., and as
stated by herself 1t relieved her Of dyspepsia by
which she had been greatly troubled for more than
twenty-five years and for which she had taken
many other medicines in vain. When she mad
taken four bottles of Hoods she could eat almost
anything without distress and could sleep we'll.
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AN INCOMPATIBLE OIIO HEADFD Ry
NELLIE HANLEY AND JAMES LOWRY
Next week-THB BRIGADIFRS oc7-6t 16
AFTER LONG PERIOD OF RETIREMENT
BLIND TON, the great musical wonder will ap-
pear at the MET. BAPTIST CHURCH r. ST bet
18th and 18th sts. NV, THIS EVENING, at s
O'Clock. Come and hear him. It,
Inn the Shadow of the Gross
With its soft ''moonlit beauty showing as clearly
in its darkened gallery when thousands viewed
1T last year on The Ave-" will be on view TO
the public at pm. MONDAY, Oct z AT ZIG 18th
St NV, Just round corner from Epiphany
Church" ADMISSION, 10c The Mckinley Ances-
tral Home In Ireland painted by the same artist
can lie seen in the reception room free. oc5 2t