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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

/ SIENNA Rug ivory ground. with red and blue
border. in 1ower-pot design, showing abundance.
This is the finest quality rug made in Persia.
Special price, $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

honor. The ushers will be Mr.. ]. T. Fol-
som, Mr. Ray, Mr.. J. D. Green and MIR.
Louis Thare. Mr.. John Paul Lawrence
will preside at the organ, and Mr.. Kaspar
will give a violin solo. At the wedding re-
ception at the home Of Mrs, Elliott Mrs.
Frank Ward. a well-known New York So
prano. will sing. The church will be dec
Grated with palms, smilax and lilies. The
bride will wear a beautiful dress Of white
silk, embroidered in grapes and French
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
A New Book

By Noted Washingtonian.
Mr.. Fosters new work, "Ameri-
can Diplomacy in the Orient" (price,
5000, will be ready about Febru-
airy 23d. Orders now being booked
for delivery on day of publication.
Book DEPARTMENT Baaement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
ITEMS
Furnishings.

More men are finding their way to
this department every day, and the
reason is that they can get the right
sort of goods, suitable and up to date
at all seasons of the year, and in COM
plete and generous assortments. The
most particular men are learning that
they can be suited here.
Shirts, Collars, Cravats, Gloves,
Hosiery, Underwear, Umbrellas,
Pajamas, Bath Robes, Rain Coats,
Lounging Robes, Smoking Jack
cts, and the many other things
that go to complete gentleman's
wardrobe. And all of the best quail
ity, reasonably priced.
Spring Shirtings
Are ready for inspection.
Samples for the asking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
Latest i'm Upholstery.

Cluney lace is Of the late fashions in cur
tains. 1t comes in the real Arabian. ecru also
cream and white, and consists of broad insertions
and handsome edgngs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

8 Anatolian Silk Rugs. very fine pieces, In Of
rose, green and light blue.
Special price, $500.
Second floor. New building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

OUR NO DOB TRUNK, made Of thoroughly sea
soned Eastwood and protected by sixteen hard
wood Stats; heavy malleabe iron clamps; double
dOwel bolts either end; reinforced box and
valance clamps sheet iron bottom with four hard
wood slats two trays; cloth lined throughout;
heavy brass bolt lock.
3o-inch. Each, $I2.5o.
32-inch. Each, $I3.25.
34-inch. Each, $I4.oo.
3o-inch. Each, $500.
OUR SPECIAL SKIRT TRUNK is very eonvs.
and number of trays; constructed of Eastwood,
covered with canvas; heavy malleable iron Stat
and clamps double dowel bolts either
corner, end end in front; No. Taylor bolts; Ex-
celsior lock; four trays; top tray deep enough to
carry hats. and the other three for skirts: cloth
lined throughout; full riveted.
4o-inch. Each, $500.
42-inch. Each, $1,000.
SPECIAL STEAMER TRUNKS with five heavy
Stats across top; heavy clamps; three hinges;
sheet iron bottom; good brass lock; one tray-an
uneQualed value.
28-inch. Each, $3.50.
3o-inch. Each, $3.75.
32-inch. Each, $500.
34-inch. Each, $3.50.
36-inch. Each, $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

Large Shirvan Rugs, in very pretty designs.
$4,000. Were $32.5o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

Mrs. George Marsh and the Misses Gra-
ham will be at home Friday, February 20,
for the last time this season,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

Mrs. Sidney II. Reizenstein will be at
home on Thursdays at the Dupont.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
Special price, $500 each.

24-inch Russet Cowhide Leather Suit Cases, linen
protected corners; two leather straps extending
around the case; brass lock and lock bolts.
Special price, 5000 each.
Basement, Equitable building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

1 Heavy Bandur Rug, medallion in green, old
rose and brown; well covered; size IT. inches
by II IT. 6 inches.
$500. Was $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
New Go=Carts and
RabyCOacheS.

Our line of Go-Carts and Baby
Carriages for 1903 is now at its best,
being complete in every respect, in
Guiding as it does all the latest styles
and patterns from the small folding
Go-Cart to the most elaborate Carts
and English Carriages. The higher
grade carts are all fitted with the new
automobile gear, with all wheels of
same size, and with the new tire,
which is twice as heavy as the ordi-
nary one, and will consequently wear
much longer.
Our Special Cart made Of selected reed. has
full sized body, woven splint reed sides. woven
reed back, green enameled wheels and running
gear, rubber-tired wheels. patent hubs, reclining
back. swan neck 'front.' wooden handle with para
sol fixture. and is undoubtedly the best cart ever
offered the price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

Heavy Herman Rug, Persian design, in old red
and brown, with a well-covered green design and
brown border.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

Mrs. Milton E. Allies will be at home to-
morrow for the last time this season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
Suit Cases.
Two Special Values.)

Imitation Grain Leather Suit Cases, made OF
leatherette. which will outwear the best sheep
skin leather made steel frame; inside straps;
cloth lined; leather corners; good brass lock-made
and finished in unusually good manner; size "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

Mrs. E. v. Creso Of L street northwest
has just returned. after two weeks stay
with Mrs Charles N. Darnall, Maryland
avenue, Hyattsyile Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

Miss Elizabeth Duvail of Annapolis. Nd,
Is visiting Mrs. w. r. Burgess of 1885 9th
street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

1 Heavy Sulanabad Rug, royal blue ground well
covered with small geometrical design, border of
golden yellow and Indian red; size ~ 1T. inches
by IL IT. inch.
$1,000. Was $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

Mrs. Giililand, wife of Mr.. George Gill;
land, met with a painful accident Monday
In slipping on the sidewalk and breaking
her left arm. The arm was put in plaster
cast yesterday, and today the sufferer is
comparatively comfortable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
$500 each.
Other Carts up to $4,000 each.

Roll Body Carriages, with rubber-tired wheels
removable upholstery and white satin parasol-an
unusual value.
$1,000 each.
Other Carriages up to $4,000.
Fourth floor. New building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

Anatolian Mats. Each ............... ST. 50
shlrvan Rugs. Each. uncommon. $I2oo
pelooch,stan Rugs. Each ....... $3.50
shirvau and Mosuts Each. ....... $500
Dagnestan and snir,an Rugs. EACH. $3.50
Fine Persian Rugs. Each. ............ $4,000
Fine sarouk Prayer Rugs. Each. ..... $42.5o
caraDaugh Rugs. Eaen............. $3.50
H.mmoa.n Rugs. Each. ...... $3.50
o.rao.ur0 Rugs. Each $1,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

$500. Was $I45.oo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
4o-inch. Each, $500.
42-inch. Each, $1,000.

SPECIAL STEAMER TRUNKS. with five heavy
Stats top; heavy clamps; three hinges;
sheet iron bottom; good brass lock; one tray-an
uneQualed value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

Miss Elsie Seymour left Washington on
Tuesday night, February IL, for New Or
leans. where she will participate in the
Mardi Gras gayeties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

MIS-. Orme, Mrs. Rawlins Hume and Miss
Lockwood will be at home tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

Senator and Mrs. Alger gave a large
dinner last night, the company consisting
bert, Justice and Mrs Holmes, Senator
and Mrs. Wetmore, Gen. and Mrs. Draper,
Representative Morrell, Mrs. Slater, Mrs
Nicholas Anderson, Mr.. William Board
man, Mrs. W. E. Bailey, daughter of Sera-
tor and Mrs. Alger, and Mr.. A. NJ. Hen.y
Of Detroit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

Mrs. Addison Foster will be at home for
the last time this season tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
Spring Shirtings

Are ready for inspection.
Samples for the asking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

Patterson, Mr.. and Mrs. de Koven Mrs.
Henry May, Mr.. and Mrs. Larz Andersen,
Miss Patten, Miss Boardman, Miss Ward.
Mr.. Brun. Baron Covers, Mr.. Gist Blair,
Mr.. Dering, Mr.. RianO and Mr.. Cleland
Davis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

A new japanese ware in green and white Is dec
Grated with dragons prominent among other devices
Of country always oddly artistic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

Gen. and Mrs. John Watts Kearney were
among the dinner hosts last night, their
tice Brown, the Peruvian minister and
Nine. Calderon, the Persian minister, Gen.
Isaac Khan: Gen. and Mrs. Corbin,
Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Randolph McKim, MI.
and Mrs. John Chopper, the Countess Es-
terhazy, Miss Hitchcock, Miss Kearney and
Gen. S. B. NJ. Young.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

6x9-ft. Franco-Persian Rug India eject In
bright green and red-very heavy.
$4,000. Was $4,000
91sx12k-ft. herman Rug Japanese design Of
old red ground, with handsome relief border OF
brown and green-suitabe for library or dining
Coz ~ Woc &I6O NJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

/ 1Ox16-ft. Herman Rug, ecru, with latchkey
design-a very handsome piece.
$4,000. Was $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

Mrs. Everett D. VERIFY, 1417 Q street
will not be at home tomorrow.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-01
EIfzabethan Excise Laws.

In striking contrast to the present
laws to prevent habitual drunkenness
were those passed in the reign Of Queen
Elizabeth. The Lansdowne manuscripts
in the British museum record that in
1894 orders were set down by the lords
and others of her majestys privy coun-
sci for the reformation of the great dis
orders comhlitted by the excessive
number of .alehouses, which the JUS
tees were ordered to reduce The pub
Leans were compelled to give to the
constable of the parish the name and
business of every one who frequented
their houses and were forbidden to
have any games played therein. On
Sundays no persons dwelling within
mile of the public house were allowed
to enter except substantial household
ers travelling to church, and then only
for reasonable time to refresh them
selves. Curiously, the chief complaint
against publicans was the brewing
stronger ale and beer than is whole
some for mans dy."-London Chron-
icle.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-01

waiting in the bank directly in front
of me was a charming woman Of twen-
ty or so who was having her first eX.
perience in banking" said the mer-
chant as he lighted his cigar after
luncheon. "She was asked the ques-
tons usual for one who is opening an
account-her name, address, whether
married or single and her fathers and
mothers name. She got along all right
until the clerk asked:
"Mother's maiden name, please
81 don't quite understand, I'm
afraid she said hesitatingly.
"T mean your mothers name when
she was a girl explained the clerk.
GLOW should l know? | don't like
impertinence, sir! How should l know!
/ didn't know her when she was a girl.
The idea! Are you trying to make fun
of me, sir? New York Times.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-01

The eastern visitor finds the cities of
the northwestern coast brimful of life,
color. significance, picturesque interest
and, though the forces which have
combined in their making are some
what similar, each has a distinct char
acter and individuality. Lively" a
word of the west, may we'll be applied
to them-a sort of brisk activity, youth
fulness, ozone. They have the rather
unusual capacity of doing big things
and talking about them Justify at the
same time. 1t is the cry Of the street
corners: Gust watch us grow. See us
getting to the front."-Ray Stannard
Baker in Century.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-01
Certificate Reextending Charter,
Treasury Department, Office of Comptroller

Treasury Department, Office of Comptroller
of the Currency.
Washington, D. c., Feb. "a 1908.
Whereas by satisfactory, evidence presented
to the undersigned, it has been made to APP
pear that the First National Bank of St.
johnsbury, located in the village. of St Johns-
bury, in the County of Caledonia and state
of Vermont has complied with all the pro-
visions of the Act of Congress to enable
National Banking Associations to extend
their corporate existence, and for other pur-
poses" approved July 12, 1882. as amended
by the Act, approved April ~ 1907;
NOW THEREFORE, 1, William B..
Ridgely, Comptroller of Currency, do hereby
certify that The First National Bank of St.
Johnsbury, located in the Village of st. Johns
bury in the County of Caledonia and state of
Vermont, is authorized to have succession for
the period specified in its amended articles OF
association: namely, until close of business
on February "a, 1928.
In testimony whereof witness my hand
and Seal of office this Gath day of February,
1908.
| WILLIAM B. RIDGELY,
( SEAL COMPTROLLER OF the Currency
Charter No 4S9. Extension No. 262.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-01

He was engaged to be married, and
every one knows how the engaged man
talks when he gets friend cornered.
"She is the loveliest and best girl that
ever lived" he asserted.
"Sure?' inquired the friend.
"Sure OF course I'm sure. You don't
doubt it, do your"
Certainly not" replied the friend
hastily, "only"-
"Only what?"
ooh, l suppose it's all right but I'd
like to introduce you to Dobley."
"Who's Dobley?"
ooh, another friend Of mine who
told me yesterday that he was engaged
to the loveliest and best girl that ever
lived, and I'd like to have you two get
together and settle the matter. Chi
cago Post.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-01

NEEMTEn AGENTS, local and travelling
WAN e. at once, to sell Ornamental
Shrubs, Roses, Trees and Fruits. Experience
unnecessary. Salary and expenses paid
weekly. Permanent position. Must furnish
references as to good character.
CHARLES II. CHASE Rochester, N. Y.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-01

Kind Lady-How many are there In
the family beside yourself?
Little Annie - Four; mamma, papa,
sister and a distant relative.
THAT is only three. The distant rel
ative is not member of the family"
"Oh, yes, he is. He is my brother"
"Your brother? Then he isn't dis
tant relative"
"Yes, ma'am; he is in the Philip
pines."-Kansas City Journal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-01
Ripan'S TabuleS

Doctors find a good prescription for man
kind. The cent packet is enough for usual
occasions. The family bottle go cents) con,
tains a supply for a year. All druggists sell
them
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-01
Commissioners Notice.
JAMES MADISON BOYCE'S EsTAT

JAMES MADISON BOYCE'S ESTATE.
The subscribers, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Courtfor the district
of Caledonia, commissioners to receive ex-
anime and adjust all claims and demands OF
all persons against the estate of James Madi.
son Boyce, late of St. Johnsbury, vt. in said
district, deceased. and the term of six months
from the 10th Gay of January, 1908, being
allowed by said court to the creditors OF
said deceased, to exhibit and prove their re-
spective claims before us Give notice that
we will attend to the duties of our appoint
ment at the store of Z N. Randall in st.
Iohnsbury VT, in said district on the 18th
dav of February and the 25th day of June
next, at o O'Clock in the forenoon, on each
of said days.
o. H. HENDERSON,
L. N. RANDALL,
Commissioners
st. Johnsbury VT. January 10th, A. 1880,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-04-01
YOUNG,s ORCHESTRA.

YOUNG'S ORCHESTRA.
Formerly the St Johnsbury Orchestra.
Open for engagements. Any number of
pieces. Violin, Cornet: PIANO, including
prumpter. Homer c Wilson, o le of the best
prom piers in the state has been engaged for
the season. For terms address
N. X. YOUNG,
st. JOhnsbury, vi.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-08-11

coffin" "the dipper," and the "north
star" By these he could tell not
on1v the direction, but the hour of
the night.
After freedom no slave that ever
belonged to my father was arraigned
for a violation of the law. This I
attribute in a great measure to the
training of master and mistress, and
the religious training by able preach
ers, rather than to any inherent good
qualities of the negro ace l have
often heard negroes who were raised
with me say they were not so happy
in freedom as when in bondage.
I'm clearly of the opinion that the
negro's physical and moral condition
have not been improved by freedom,
and that the tutelage derived from
his owners was of more advantage to
him than his services were to his
owners. In other words, what he re-
ceived was greater than the benefits
he bestowed.
B. F. WHITE.
Alamance Co., n. @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-08-11

Let us speak the fullest truth and
do the plainest duty hat we know;
and then we shall not widely fail of
what is best for us in this or any
world which shares the boundless
f~ullness of the life of Cod. W.
Chadwick.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-08-11
Whistler's Mother was a Miss MCNEIL,
of Wilmington.
B. F. WHITE.
AIamance Co., N. @.

Apropos of our note regarding
the artist Whistler in last weeks
Progressive Farmer, the following
extract from a letter by Col. A. M.
Waddell in the News and Observer
will be of interest:
Whistler's mother was Miss Nc
Neil, of Wilmington, the daughter
of DR.. Daniel Mcneil, an accom-
pIished gentleman and physician,
whose father came to the Cape Fear
region with the Scotch settlers, of
whom the celebrated Flora Mcdonald
was One. The father of Whistler,
George Washington Whistler, was a
distinguished engineer officer, and
afterwards one of the most famous
railroad engineers in the country.
He, with his brother-in-law, Major
VIM. Gibbs McNeill, Ross Winans,
and Jonathan Knight, was sent to
England by the Directors of the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad Company
about 1888 to examine the English
railroads, preparatory to the con
structiOn of the Baltimore and Ohio;
and afterwards Gin 1842), he went
to Russia to be chief engineer of the
road to be constructed between St.
Petersburg and Moscow. He built
the great dock yards at St. Peters
burg and improved the rivers and
harbors of that empire, and died at
st. Petersburg in 1849.
Whistler's uncle, VIM. Gibbs Nc
Neil, a native of Wilmington, grad
uated at West Point in 1917, attain
ed the rank of Major of Engineers
and resigned in 1887. He was, per
haps, the most distinguished rail
road engineer in the United States
and commanded greater salaries than
any one else. He died in Brooklyn
n. Y, in 1852"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-08-11
OUR SOCIAL CHAT

All letters Intended for this department
should be addressed to "Aunt Jennie" care
of The Progressive Farmer, Raleigh, N. c..
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-08-11

sue 0OOO pictures fd1SS CnS Au1AA
ton to nerve centres of optic nerve
the brain. An imperfect body hurts
mental life. TO make bread and meat
over-into brain is the highest trans
substantiation. We must pay as we
go. Pleasure and pain come from
safety and hunger of some kind.
< X X Fatigue is mans greatest en-
emy," ETC., etc., etc.
It is said that more than half the
sickness in the world is due to lack
of nutrition. The various organs of
the body are not nourished. Hunger
causes disease, which causes discon-
tent, which causes migrations. A
weIl-fed COW when she has eaten all
she can, lies down. A hungry COW
doesn't run away from a rich clover
field.
Ask the drummers who travel in
North Carolina, especially Eastern
North Carolina, what they get to
eat at the best hotels where they
stop. They will tell you for
thing, that the food is not half
cooked. They will say they have to
eat fruit and nuts they can get on
the street to make up. I know a
Judge of the United States District
Court who says something disagree
able to our State pride about the
hotels in the western part of. North
Carolina. The newspapers hooted at
the idea; but he told the truth. Ask
some of the lawyers who stop at diff
ferent places, in Raleigh especially,
how they find their bill of fare. What
the students eat at college is the sad
dest of all. [ have heard a teacher
in North Carolina say the State will
never produce a scholar because edu-
cation in North Carolina is a process
of slow starvation. A professor in
the University of North Carolina,
one of the wisest and best of teach
ers, avs there is not a boarding
house in Chapel Hill where they have
good bread. I know a Methodist
preacher who says he took the bread
out of his mouth at Communion
once in a little a~ristocratic church
in a town in North Carolina. He
took the bread out of his mouth be-
cause he said he knew it would make
him sick if he ate it. He stuck it
under his seat where it stuck like
glue.
Fatigue is caused by the breaking
down of the tissues of the body.
When these are not built up again
by nutrition, the body is continually
fatigued. That is called laziness,
which is dullnes8, the next step is
feebIemindedness. The feeblemind-
ed are idiots.
When energy gets low down, peo-
pie would rather be kicked and run
over~than resist. They have not the
energetic go to the trouble to say:
"Stop, you can't run over me-" A
baggage man in the North will pick
up your trunk of a hundred and ff-
ty pounds and run up stairs with it.
You never see baggage men do