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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-01
SNYDER BRIBERY TRIAL.
Nineteen of the Necessary Twenty
Four Jurors Are Secured.

ST. LOUIS. Sept 30.-After busy aft
ernoon's work in which the venire for a
special jury was exhausted. though nine
teen competent jurors. representative st.
Louis business men. were secured toward
the twenty-four necessary for a complete
panel. Judge Ryan was compelled tonight
TO issue an order for another ven.re of
fifteen in the trial OF Robert NJ Snyder,
the banker and promoter, charged with
bribery In connection with the passage
of the Central Traction bill by the Munich
pal Assembly. IL Is expected the compile
tion of the panel will take but short time
tomorrow. The defendant then has the
privilege OF eight peremptory challenges.
the State four. This will reduce the panel
to the twelve requisite for a jury.
Then the first of Circuit Attorney Folk s
witnesses will take the stand and will un-
fold the tale of the inducements offered
the assembly TO pass the traction meas
ure. By noon, unless the unforeseen in
terposes. all will be in readiness to pro-
ceed with the trial
During the afternoon John II. Schnettler,
who has been confined in Jail for three
weeks under two charges of bribery and
one of perjury. was released from custody
seven persons having signed his bonds.
amounting to 5000.
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TRIED TO KILL HIMSELF.


NEW YORK. Sept. N.-In financial diff
Guilty as a result Of the coal strike. Henry
c. Scheel, a coal merchant of this city,
tried to kill himself to-day by shooting.
The doctors say there is little hope for
him.
Mr.. Scheel is forty-five years of age. He
lives with. his wife and three children in a
handsome residence. and generally has beef,
thought to be prosperous. A relative of
Mr.. Scheel said he had a large sum of
money-about 500. .000-tied up in litigation.
and that his business was his source of
revenue. The disturbance In the coal mar
ket had affected his business seriously.
causing him to become despondent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-01
WHITE MEN HANGED.
Double Execution for a DoubleMurder
at Bronson, Fla.

BRONSON. Fla, Sept. 30.-Theodore
Smith and Thomas G. Faircloth. the young
white men who killed the aged Lewis
couple one month ago, were hanged here
to-day. Both men had wonderful nerve.
They had their collins opened and inspected
and commented on them. Faircloth re-
marked that they were all right. and both
men addressed the immense crowd with
clear and unbroken voices.
Faircloth was baptized by Rev. ]. b.
Holley of Gainesville. in the box which
was to contain his coffin in Jail this morn
ing Both professed religion. and said
they were ready 10 die. The sons and
daughters Of Lewis witnessed the execu-
ton The bodies were turned over to their
relatives for interment
Smith had young wife and baby. Fair
cloth was engaged to be married and ex-
pressed a desire to have the ceremony per-
formed preceding the execution, but the
sheriff would not permit this TO be done.
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are numerous inquiries on file at head
quarters as to the probability OF certain
localities enjoying a speech from him. The
trial In which he Is engaged will probably
last the rest of the week. Mr.. Watson Is
booked for two speeches in his county this
week. one at Manila and the other at Car
thage. Both are night meetings and he
will be able TO fill the engagements.
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IMPROVING STEADILY.


WASHINGTON, Sept. 30.-No bulletin
was issued from the White House to-day.
but il was stated that the Presidents con-
dition was satisfactory. He passed COM
Portable night and participated to-day in
the conference over the coal situation.
which was held at the temporary White
House.
The President had a very comfortable
day, and tonight Is reported to be doing
nicely. The day has been a buster one than
for some time with him. the conferences of
the strike making IL necessary for him TO
see more people than has been his custom
since he came to Washington from In
dianapolis. He maintains his cheerful and
buoyant disposition, the wound continues
to heal. and DIR. Lung announced to-day.
as he left the house. that the case was
progressing satisfactorily.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-01

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 3o.-Judge Amidon,
of the United States District Court. in the
anti-merger suit OF Peter Power against
the Northern Pacific Company, IN which
Camilla Weidenfeld. of New York sought
to intervene, to-day decided TO grant the
intervention. But he also dismissed both
the original bill and the bill I'm Intervention
on the ground that the Northern Securities
Company should have been represented and
that neither Power nor Weidenfeld were In
a position to demand the relief sought
through their complaints.
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NEW YORK. Sept. 30.-The Commercial
Advertiser says: 1T was rumored In Wall
street to-day on pretty good authority that
President Roosevelt had asked certain pres
idents OF the coal roads TO 60 to Washing
ton 70 dlscuss with him Q plan to end the
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LEADING THE DEFENSE.
Rushville Murder Trial Interfere.
with Mr.. Watson's Meetings.

The campaign of James E. Watson has
been temporarily .nterfered with by the
murder trial now in progress at Rushville.
In which Rolla Clingman is charged with
killing his fsther-in-law, Stewart Miller.
Representative Watson is leading the de-
Tense Until yesterday II was not known NJ
state committee headquarters just what
Mr.. Watson was doing this week. There
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-01

strike. It is true, this report had it, as
guessed in Washington, that this was Sec
retary Roots mission TO New York.
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CONCLUDED ON PAGE g. COL al
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-02-13

DR.. Flinders Fletric. the eminent archeolo-
gist. announces that he has deciphered the
cuneiorm inscription on tablet he exea'
waited in the plains of Assyria, and believes
that it is a copy OF prehistoric comic pa
per. Among other items, it contains the
following merry jest, which bears a strange.
~ familiar sound:
Now, there were gathered together at
the place Of telling Of stories, many of them
that have lived long in the land, and one
of them lifted up his voice and said:
Behold, it groweth cold with much ex'
tremeness.
"Whereupon another made answer, say
ing;
Verify, it doth. But let rs separate
and get hence, for here cometh Metbusa
lem the aged, and if we tarry he viii even
tell us again Of the cold spell of the year 40
And they gat hence with much speed.
Baltimore American.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-02-13
A Victim of Misconstruction.

The guns were popping away among the
pheasants, and a Scottish gamekeeper, with
a very light bag, vas shadowng a young
blood who blazed away at everything, but
hit nothing
Presently the latter aimed his gun at a
pheasant that was running along the
ground.
"Hoots, mon" interposed the gamekeep-
err, in horror. eye must ma shoot tn bird
a-runninl"
To which the undaunted sportsman re-
piled:
"No, man, don't intend to. I'm waiting
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-02-13
GaIIantry and Repartee.

Porf, Syle, of the State University Of Cal
ifornia, cannot tolerate snobbishness on the
part of his scholars, and any such offense
is sure to call forth some sarcastic comment
The other day, while calling the roll of some
of his classes, he came upon the name Of a
Miss Greene. He paused and expressed his
disapproval of the final sc" in her name by
saying: Greene; does that spell Green
Greene?' Miss Greene promptly re.
''Syl-e; does that spell Syle OF
Philadelphia Record.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-02-13
The Kind That stick

mo" said the cheerful man, "a man can't
be too careful about writing letters"
That's right" replied the nervous indi
vidual; 81 wrote three once that have kept
me in hot water ever since" "Ahl love
letters, suppose? Breach Of" "No, sir;
L. o. u Catholic Standard and Times
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-02-13
German wines In England.

In 1900 England imported nearly So.
900 tons of German wines. or twics IA
much as ten years before.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-11-03
ON THE EVE OF
ELECTION
All Quiet Al The Capital
Democrats Confident
Of Success

Special to the Record.
Washington, D. c., Nov. s.
The approa ch of election day has
brought on Washington a Sunday
qniet. The departments have
emptying themselves of voters
for several dady and this morn
ing in all the big government
buildings the forces were reduc.
ed to the lowest minim um possi-
BILE. The government service is
not allowed to suffer because of
this exodus of voters, as the
heas of the departments have
been preparing for the lack of
workers by getting the routine
work we'll in hand and in such
condition that a reduced mum.
Der of employees can handle it.
In several cases where public
business prevented employees
from leaving their places in the
depal tments, pairs have been ar
ranged with men of oppoaite
party. President Roosevelt will
cast his vote at Oyster Bay and
secretaries Shaw, Hitchcock and
other members of the cabinet
likewise have journeyed home to
cast their ballots.
OF all tha government bureaus
the largest quota of voters left
the government printing Office.
There are 5000 men in that office
and considerable potion of them
asked for leave of absence. Most
of them are Democrats.
The clval service laws have
! been extended so much in recent
years that the exodue Of govern
ment employees to the different
states hardly will improve the
chances Of either party. Nearly
all of the government places in
which the salary per annum is
less than $4,000 are now covered
by the civil service laws, and in
most Of the departments both
parties are about equally repres-
ented.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-11-03
OBITUARY..

Minnie Lee Smith, daughter of
r. L. Smith and wife, was oorn
Aug. 18th 1901 and departed this
life Nov. 2, 1902, age l year, 2
months and IA days.
The little child had not been
we'll for sometime but it's early
departure was not expected and
comes with a bitterness which
none but those who have expert
enced the same can ever know.
The funeral took place from the
home in the southwestern part
of town, conducted by J. H. Pat.
terson, pastor of The United
Brethren church. The body was
laid to rest in the cemetary east
of town to await the resurrection
day.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-11-03
4 Arhankseiving Dinner.

Heavy eating is usually the
first cause Of indigestion. Re-
peated attacks inflame the mu-
cous membranes lining the
stamach, exposes the nerves of
the stomach, producing a swell
ing after eating, heartburn, head
ache, sour risings ann finally
catarrh of the stomach. kodol
relieves the Inflammation, pro-
tects the nerves and cures the
catarrh. Kodol cures lndiges-
ton, dyspepsia, all stomach
troubles by cleansing and sweet
ening the glands of the stomache.
Gauthier Bros, Owl Drug Store.
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Public Sale.

Twill sell at the town pound
on Saturday, Nov. 8, 1902, the
following animals taken up while
running at large:
One bay colt about one year
old, one brown pony about five
years old with reached name and
tail; one red roam mare branded
on left shoulder and left hip,
about years old; one brown
mare about 5 years old branded
on left hip. W. b. Clark,
256 lot Pound Master.
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Election Bets.

We don't want to encourage
betting on this election, but if
y ~ will wager, The Owl Drug
Store want to furnish you with
the cigars that you lose. In box
lots we can make you a special
price. All brands from S1.0O to
$1,000 a box.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-11-03

Meeting of the Daughters of
the Confederacy at New Orleans,
La, Nov. II to Is, 1902. For
the above occasion we will sell
round trip tickets to New Orleans
at rates Of one fare for round
trip. Dates of sale, Nov. 1O-11.
Leave New Orleans not later
than Nov. 18th, 1902.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-11-03

The ladies Altar society will
hold a social Wednesday evening
at the Phenix drug store. A
regular supper and gumbo will
be served beginning at 5 o'clock.
All are invited to attend.
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No Man Shopld Pay for the Privilege
Of voting.

No Man Shopld Pay for the Privilege
Of voting.
The position assumed by the
Press, on the present poll tax
qualification as a prerequisite to
the ballot, appears to us better
as we reflect upon. Nor can any
amount of sophistry destroy the
great truth which underlies the
entire question.
One of the inalienable rights
of an American citizen besides
his right to live, to breathe the
fresh air of heaven is to assist in
the selection of public servents.
The very instant that right is
attacked, whether by open as
sault or invidiour approach, that
very moment human liberty is in
danger. Never mind the ques-
ton of whether a man happens
to have a dollar to spare at the
critical moment, or happens TO
be within the reach of the tax
gatl,erer within the prescribed
period. For the sake Of argu-
ment we will concede that he
both has the dollar and is in the
tax collectors office; we main
tain thtt in the absence Of any
crime on his part, that this citi-
zen must not be derived of his
right to vote. That one right is
all which distinguishes him from
the slaves of Europe; take it
away under any pretense, and
YOU reduce an American, born
aud reared in the land of the free
to the level of the down troddon
hordes of the older countries who
look with longing to the bright
land across the seas.
The fundamental idea of the
law makers in saying that he who
is convicted of infam Gus crime,
should not vote, was to impress
on the minds of all what ag ines
timable privilege. the right OF
suffrage is, and the pardon Of a
Governor is the more dearly
priced because it restores the
lost precious treasure.
It is no use to say the scheme
was evolved in order to shut out
ignorant and Scorrupt nergoes.
we have no fright to rob white
men uscause we fear a purchas
able negro ballot. There are
laws against bribery and the
scoundrel who offers 1t is inlin
ltely more venal than the wretch
who receives 1t.
| Our forefathers fought for the
right of representation and theil
sons should not be deprivedof it
Lake Charles Press.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-11-03

Princeton Automobile over
coats, the latest t style, to measure,
at Kahn, the Tailor. 256 st
The Jennings daily record., 1902-11-03
Inthe Justices Court.

John Barnett colored was
brought up before Judge Hem.
stead charged with stealing a
SAGE of flour from E. F. walker
Grocery Co. He war found
guilty and was placed under $50.
Aonds to appear befor the grand
jury.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-11-03

"Garland" Stoves and Ranges
are the strongest heaters and
q uickest bakers. Sold by A. F.
Derouen Hdw. Co.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-11-03

Miss Ora Hall retu rned from
Columbus Junction, Iowa, Satur-
day evening where she has been
on a two months visit with rela-
tives.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-11-03

To make your wife love You
buy "Garland" Stoves and Ran
ges. Sold by A. F. Derouen
Hdw, Co.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-11-03

Ask your grocer for "Dun-
woOdy's Best" -four. 1t has nc
equal.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-11-03

Ask your grocer for "Dun-
woody's Besi" -four. 1t has no
equal.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-11-03

TO be healthy and strong use
"Garland" Stoves and Ranges.
Sold by A. f. Derouen Hdw. Co.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-11-03

Military Suits for $14.50 and
up at Kahn, the Tailor. 25S 6t
The Jennings daily record., 1902-11-03

0EC Ladies Fleece-lined Hose. an
~ exceptional quality, price should
be 4Oc.
tQC Misses Fleece-lined Hose. 25c
IL goods.
06C Boys and Girls Woolen Hose,
~ tirst-class goods, black only.
0nC Infants Woolen Hose, Cassi-
70 mere ribbed, silk heel and toe.
n0C for Boys extra good, stronger
70 than steel Hose; we advise you
EnC to $3.50 for Ladies' Banner
10 Brand Waists. We have just re-
ceived & large variets of these goods
and ere now Offering them at prices
within the reach of everybody.
If there is one thing in particular in
which we excel all others it is Ladies
Walking and Dress Skirts. We offer
the largest variety in the latest styles.
Our qualities and prices are below
everybody.
y JU Cheviot Cloth, made with slo,
seams showing blue stripe with white
and black stitching.
A Ok for neat Oxford 5-gord Skirt
4 ~ field seams, stitched iounce, al
edges bound.
01E for Ladies' Melton Jackets.
J ~ black, blue, red and castor.
n TX Ladies Cravenette Coats, guar.
y ~ anteed absolutely waterproof
will keep you warm in cold weather.
0E G for Boys Knee Pants.
1 * for Boys Suits, Norfolk coat
~ the latest style.
TIC dozen for Gents Collars: gooG
~ 4-ply goods. They are drummers
samples and were re.laundesed. Nc
less than one dozen sold to customer
The Jennings daily record., 1902-11-03
The Best Prescription for Malaria

Chills and Fever is bottle Of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron
and quinine in a tasteless form. No
Cure. No Paw. Price soc.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-11-03
Big CANAL
PROSPECTS
Plans And Route OF Can.
al On Exhibition Al
Commercial Clnb

s. L. Cary went to Crowley
Friday to meet VIM Bradford in
regard to his canal prospect and
to arrange q meeting between
him and the Com mercial League
which will be held here next
Thursday or Friday. Mr.. Cary
brought back a map of the canal,
showing the general plans and
route of the canal. The map is
on exhibition at the League rooms.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-11-03
For Sale.

Four choice lots two and a
half blocks east of Cutting ave.
at $3.50 each. Garlick-Funk,
Room1 Scott building.
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what we advertise we do"
He ASHTON
The house Of progress which illu-
strates correct styles and
leads in low prices.
SfOre News that will be
hfereSfinQ to Thrift
" People.

popularity due to reasons but
% the that at all times have strictly up to date and
and artl
Gle sold Any purchased this store of
merit personal and acknowled
fact our than others for similar goods
verify inspection No trouble to show
0nnds questions
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( Ladies Jackets.

hav naucurated Every week
will give our patrons bargains and it will thrifty
yers seekers watch of ad Mon
ddav in this paper. For it will mean dollars to YOU
The Jennings daily record., 1902-11-03

IN m We offer Ladies Tailor-made
~ W Jacqets of the best quality OF
Satin, Melton finished with stitched
straps, also stitched satin bands, vel
vet collar, heavy stitched turn-back
cuffs, finished with satin bands. best
satin, being real $15 value at SO
~ E0 Ladies Monte Carlo Goats,
u ~ made of fine Melton, finished
with stitched straps, newest, full sleeve,
g real S17, so coat at $3.50.
Are You Interested
In A Separate
Skirt.
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e E0 Grey Skirt with stitched satin
y ~ band.
d no Black, Brown and Blue Dress
o 20 Skirts, made of heavy Broad
Cloth, stitched with two rows of satin
band, q &12 value at $S,9S.
I IN Ladies Ere n c h Flannelette
] jU Waist, a 81 quality at $3.50
lie Ladies French Flannelette waists
~ nicely trimmed slot seams front
and back. $3.50 qua ality at e1.75
q II Ladies F r C h Flannelette
( IJwaists in white, pink, green. red
and old rose trimmed with pearl but
tons and back and front. $3.50 quality
at 50. IS
( I'm Ladies Peau de Cygne and hea-
j JUvy Taffeta Silk waists colored
green, red, white, pink, and old rose
waist of 81 90 value, our price IS. 90
q M Ladies White Pique waists new
( W -est styles, large sleeves, stock
collar and tie $3.50 W q at 81. OC
lie IN our store. Every week we
orro;ps opd II will nov <hr; ftv h,,
The Jennings daily record., 1902-11-03

IN Efl Ladies' Norfolk Tailor-made
III JU Suits of excellent quality Mel
ton; deep, heavy-stitched fiounce skirt,
Jacket finished with stitched bands in
green and grey, a real Sl5 value at
@1O.5
n In Ladies' Blouse Tailor-made
JU Suit Of superior quality OF
: -.-c,aayiots, colors grey and white, ana
blue%and grey, real value $1,000, at
1E m Ladies Tailor-made Suit Of
ID W fine quality Of Broad Cloth
and. Cheviots, elaborately trimmed,
with stitched silk bands and tailor
stitched slot seams; jacket lined with
good quality satin and Taffeta silk,
newest turn back cuffs; real $50 suit,
special s15. Also full line OF tailor.
made Suits at the following special
prices: $3.50, $20, $3.50 and s25.
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SEaBoARD ALB LINE RAILWAY

LgaFe Washington, Penna- R r. Station
fO:SG a. m. sEABOARD FAST MAIL
raTIy. Through Pullman Sjeepers TO
jacksonville connecting at
Hamlet With Pullman Sleeper 20 Atlanta.
IN FLA. AND METROPOLITAN
Daily. LTNIFED-solid train % Jack
sGnvilis and Tampa. with Pullman. Drawing
Roou1. Sleeping Car and Cafe Dining Car Pail
man Sleeper TO Atlanta
These trains offer excellent schedules and
service 70 Petersburg, Raleigh. Southern Pines
CPiuehurst1 Camden Columbia, Savannah,
Jacksonville. St Augustine. Palm Beach. Tam
"a, KEY West, and Florida points; also Cuba
Charlotte Athens. Atlanta, New Orleans. Chst-
tanooEs, Nashville, Memphis, points West and
Southwest.
A:3o am. LOCAL-To Petersburg, Raleigh,
OeTiv Southern Pines tPinehurs).
Hamlet, snd intermediate points
Office, 1921 Penna. Ave.
c B. RYAN. WALTER C. COLEMAN
General Pass agent. e. / r 4
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SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

bche9Sle corrected to August 81. 1902
Trains leave from Pennsylvania Station
Sol a. N. Daily. Local Tor HarTis0ubBrg
Warrent1n, Charlotte, and way stations
1851 a. n. Daily. Washington, Richmond
and Florida Limited. FTrst-elass coaches anc
drawiug-Toom sleeper TO Jacksonville, Fla Din
II:l5 a. IL. Daily. United States Fast Nail
First-class coaches and drawing-r0om sleeper
70 New OTlesns- Dining car service-
II 81 a. N. Daily. Local for Wzrrenton and
4.1 p. N. Week Days Local fo- Harrison
burg and WY stations on Manassas branch
4:So p. m. Daily. Locsl for Warrenton and
Charlottesville.
s;ss .. M. Daily. New York and Atlanta Ex-
press- First-elsss coach and sleeper to Atlanta;
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Sunset
Route Tourist sleeper Washington to san
Francisco. Pullman buffet service.
$50 ?. m Daily. New York and Florida
Express. First-class coach and sleeper to Sa-
vannah, Jacksonville. and Port Tampa; sleeper
to Augusta. and connection for Aiken Dining
car rsTvics.
Limited Via Lynchburg). FTrst-claSs coach and
sleeping car 70 Roanoke, Knoxville, Chat
tsnooga, and Memphis; sleeper 70 New Orleans
Dining car service
western Limited. All Pullman traiu, club and
observation csE 70 Atlanta and Macon; sleep
srs 70 Nashville. Atlanta, Macon. Memphis.
New Orleans. Dining car service
TRAINS on BLUEM0ET BRANCH.
Leave Washington, week DAYS, $40 & IA,
Loo ?. m, s;S5 p n, I:4g P m, and 6 :2S
P m Latter 20 Lees5urg only. Sundays only,
9:1 and $40 4. n, and 6.2j p. m for
Bluemout.
through trains from the South arrive Wash
ington 6:42 8. n, 6:5z T. n. 80 a M, Gas
= n, eco p m, e:l5 p. II, and ESQ p n
daily. Local trains from HsrTisoRbGrg. II 30 a.
n. week days and $40 p. n daily. From
Charlottesville, s:2s A. and 9;4o p n daily
Tickets, sleeping car reservations, and de-
allied information can be had at ticket Offices,
705 18th ST.. 81 Pennsylvania Ave. and Penn
yEvania Station Baggage checked through
rom hotels and residences
'PkoEs 1870, P. 2. r. Cab Service
c. H ACKERT, General Manager.
S. =. HARDWICK, General Pas5'r Agent.
L. S. BROWN. General Agent