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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31

BUY YOUR FISH OF w. D. KING
where you can find everything in sea,
son in the fish line, and prices below
those of any other dealer. Fine shad
speciality. Orders filled on short no.
tice. Give me a trial, and 1 will get
the rest. 116 E. Martin Street. Bell
Phone 1892. 3-1Gtf.
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WE OFFER FOR IMMEDIATE CASH
sale an entirely new set of Lawyers
Reports Annotated, 81 books and D-
gest, and an entirely new set Ameri-
can Bankruptcy Reports, 9 volumes.
Any lawyer desiring these valuable
works can secure an unusual bargain by
applying to Mclean G Mclean, Lumber
ton. n. c.. 3.293t
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season-truly an exceptional oppor
tunity which shrewd buyers will appre.
ciate.
These were-S2 CO. $3CO ard $AO0
Special price-$15O, $3.50, $500
LADIES' EASTER NECKWEAR.
Our Neck-toggery Department is aglow
with springs favorite fads and fancies
Dainty novelties, fancy ties, turnover
collars, collar and cuffs sets-IO, 20
and soc.
LADIES CRUSH BELTS.
Crushable Belts of Kid, Velvet and Spun
Gold in Easter shades. Particularly
smart-graceful Paquin design, Fancy
Buckles, Blue, Black, White, Tan and
Grey-$1GO, $1.25 and $50.
FINE KID GLOVES.
Finest Kid Gloves for Easter in all the
desirable spring shades-black and
white-$IGo and $3.50.
EASTER PARASOLS.
The newest thing in fancy parasols al
ways finds it's way to us. China Silk,
Toulard Satin, Silk Taffeta and Ruffed
Chiffon Parasols.
For Ladies-$l. 90 to $500.
For Misses-$1.25 to $3.50.
For ChildranA35c to $500.
TUDOR"< PORCH SHADES.
These serviceable shades take the place
Of awnings, and are much cheaper-are
made of painted wood Stats and will last
longer and handy because they roll up
easily.
sizes-AxS feet at :. :. :. :. =. $500
Siles-6xS feet, at :. :. ..$2:T5
Sizes-4SxS feet, at :. :. :. :. ..$3. so
Si2es-lOxS feet, at =. :. SIS 90
5izes-1GxlO feet. at :. :. :. 5000
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WANTED TO RENT-HOTEL FROM
twenty to thirty rooms, ready furnished,
oil railroad in a live town. Address.
l.. b.. care News and Observer.
3-27-7t
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PRINTER WANTED.-YOUNG MAN
who has had two or three years cxperi.
euce can secure position at once by adj
dressing The Exchange, Laurinburg,
n. c. 3-3l-2t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31
THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
Thursday: Fair; warmer.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday: Max
imum temperature, Co. minimum tempera-
ture, 81; mean temperature, As; total rain
rail. O inches.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31

WANTED-FRUIT TREE SALESMAN.
Liberal terms. Regular work. Big
profits. Easy to sell our trees. Fine
opening for teachers and students for
vacation work. Write today. Smith
Bros, Concord, Ga.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31

WANT D-GROCERY SALESMAN;
state experience and give reference.
Address Wholesale Grocer. care News
and Observer. 3-29-3t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31

WANTED.-TO BUY A FRESH, WELL
selected stock of drugs in a growing
North Carolina town. Address b., care
Raleigh Observer.
3-31--3t. Thurs, Sun, and Tues.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31

LINE Statesmen.
Good commission; sell from photo.
graphs. American Chewing Gum Co.,
ST. Louis, Mo.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31

w. r. CRAWFORD HAS JUST EECEIV-
cd the finest lot of beef cattle received
in Wake county this year. You will find
him in the market and he invites you
to come and see for yourself.
:-3O-tf
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DAIRYMAN WANTED.-SOBER AND
steady man wanted to work in Dairy;
must be able to run separator ana
churn. Write giving wages expected and
references. Shadeland Dairy ana stock
Farm, Wilmington, N. G.
3-31-2t.
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LICENSED DRUG CLERK. YOUNG
man with experience, energy and best
of references desires a position. Adj
| dress, Medco, care News and Observer,
| Raleigh. 266t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31

WANTED AT ONCE.-IN ROLLER
Shop, good man to cement and burn
down Address Standard Roller Shop,
Raleigh. N G. 3-31-1wk.
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Trains Leave Raleigh Daily
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

THOS. H. BRIGGS & SONS-S. w. P.
SHERWOOD HIGGS & CO.-Beautiful
Easter Millinery.
Ll NCHBURG, VA.-Lcok to the Leader.
HICKS DRUG STORES-Easter rertum-
cry.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31

Clerk of the court w NJ. Russ yester'
day qualified Mr. Willard Mial as admin
istrator OF the estate of his mother, Mrs.
Victoria i. Mial
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31

TRY SOME OF SHELLEM'S HEADED
lettuce; they are fine; all orders prompt
" filled Raleigh Phone 301.
3-SO-2w
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31

General Julian S. Carr, Of Durham, was
in the city yesterday looking after some
matters concerning the proposed i'm
proyement of the street railway.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31

The city school committee met yes
terday afternoon in the mayors office,
and transacted routine business.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31

Alderman R. c.. Redford was reported
critically ill last night at his home No
5C2 South Salisbury street.
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Term begins 18th.
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College the
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plane bought
kindergarten is Of
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We Give GREEN TRADING STAMPS
Beautiful Easter Millinery


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SUPERB EASTER MILLINERY.

Whether you desire Pattern Hat or Our
own Adaptation of the Paris and New
York IDEAS, we have a full representa-
ton of the most stylish to be found in the
city and in greater variety
New Shape Sailors and large Flare
Shapes, Continentals, Turbans and
: Walking shapes in black and all dasir-
able colors-S5. 500, 5000, $500,
$500 and $1,000
Our Own trimmed hats have attained
high place in hat society, because
they are elegant, artistic and beauti-
fully made. Much prettier, better and
cheaper than the regular ready-to-wear
hats and at prices no higher-$I. 40
$3.50, $3.50 and $500.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31

Mr.. Claude West, of Salisbury, arrived
yesterday and is at the Methodist Orphan
age where he will be for some time in
finishing up the work on the new build
ings-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31

Gowan's Pneumonia Cure. External
powerful, harmless aud rapid.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31
Special Spring Dress Fabrics
Worth Knowing About.
Special Showing
New Dress Fabrics.
Special Prices.

Special Prices.
Vols N1irals &c., widths cors
Navy Blue
productions
worth Oand6 Csc Yourch choice, per yard Scents
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31

FOR SALE-THE MAGNIFICENT
property at the corner of Wilmington
and Edenton streets; rare opportunity
to buy an elegant 14-rcom house with
all modern comforts, both gas and cleo
trio lights, lot 1O5x2OO; good stables.
The price and terms will be made rea-
sonable. See at once ]. M. Broughton
& Co. t. +.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31

Insurance Commissioner James r.
Young, who returned to the city from
Henderson yesterday, said that a gentle
man i'll Henderson, speaking of the two
recent railroad wrecks, remarked: The
Lord seSTis to be taking care of his
people, but he surely has laid his hand
heavy upon the railroad
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31

DR.. C. F. Won Hermann, who has been
on tour of investigation of the Weather
Bureaus in eastern North Carolina, re.
turned yesterday and was pleased with
the work done.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31
YOUR EASTER SUIT.

The best Easter offering, we think can
be made, is that which will insure the
largest feminine attendance upon the
festive occasion next Sunday-by making
an extra display of fifty ladies fine coat
suits and dress costumes, making it posi-
women to take up the line of march, who
otherwise might not march at all
Voila, Scotch Tweed, English Mixtures,
Cheviots and Broadcloths at-I5, 20,
25, So and soc.
And all intermediate prices.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31

The State Superintendent of Public In
struction has received reports of twenty
nine rural libraries in Forsyth county
Nine of these were donated by Mr.. and
Mrs. Lindsay Patterson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31

Alderman R. c.. BEDFORD was reported
critically ill last night at his home No.
5G2 South Salisbury street.
The city school committee met yes
terday afternoon in the mayors office,
and transacted routine business.
Clerk of the court w NJ Russ yester,
day qualified Mr. Willard Mial as admin
istrator OF the estate of his mother, Mrs.
Victoria l.. Mlal
General Julian S. Carr, Of Durham, was
in the city yesterday looking after some
matters concerning the proposed i'm
proyement of the street railway.
Mr.. Claude West, of Salisbury, arrived
yesterday and is at the Methodist Orphan
age where he will be for some time in
finishing up the work on the new build
ings-
DR.. C. F. Won Hermann, who has been
on tour of investigation of the Weather
Bureaus in eastern North Carolina, re.
turned yesterday and was pleased with
the work done.
The State Superintendent of Public In
struction has received reports of twenty
nine rural Libraries in Forsyth county
Nine of these were donated by Mr.. and
Mrs. Lindsay Patterson.
Capt. R. ]. Conrad, of the police force
yesterday settled with the State Treas
urer for expense of bringing Dan Biggs
who escaped from the jail here, back
from patprShuro fO stand trial
Yesterday afternoon, during the session
OF the Superior court, a negro named
ROGERS. who lives In the eastern part OF
town, Tell over in fit from one of the
bepches. He was carried cut and re-
vivcd.
Mf. John B. Kenney has returned from
Baltimore, where he has been adjusting
fire losses. Thirty-two hundred loss
claims were filed Win the general loss
committee and 7S5 have thus far been
settled.
Judge ". a. Hoke, who has been hold
ing court in Hartford. was here yesterday
on his way to his home in Lincolnton. He
says that Hartford looks for a big affair
today at the Confederate Monument UNI
yelling. Gen. Davidson and Captain Glenn
ere to speak.
Rev. John S. Hardaway of Newman,
Ca, who for some weeks has been at
Wake Forest College with his son, j. S.
Harlaway, Jr., a member of the Senior
class. who has been i'll with pneumonia,
was here yesteray on his way home with
his son, who is now convalescent.
Insurance Commissioner James r.
Young, who returned to the city from
Henderson yesterday, said that gentle
man III Henderson, speaking of the two
recent railroad wrecks remarked: The
Lord seSTis to be taking care of his
people, but he surely has laid his hand
heavy IInon tho rai1road y
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31

Capt. R. j. Conrad, of the police force
yesterday settled with the State Treas
lirer for expense of bringing Dan Biggs
who escaped from the jail here, back
from Petersburg to stand trial.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31

Rev. John S. Hardaway. of Newman
Ca, who for some weeks has been at
Wake Forest College with his son, J. S
Harlaway, Jr., a member of the Senior
class. who has been i'll with pneumonia
was here yesteray on his way home with
his son, who is now convalescent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31

judge ". a. Hoke, who has been hold
ing court in Hartford, was here yesterday
on his way to his home in Lincolnton. He
says that Hartford looks for big affair
today at the Confederate Monument UNI
yelling. Gen. Davidson and Captain Glenn
gre tc speak.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31

Yesterday afternoon, during the session
OF the Superior court, a negro named
Rogers. who lives In the eastern part of
town, Tell over in fit from one of the
beneiles. He was carried cut and re-
Vlred.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-31

Nj. John B. Kenney has returned from
Baltimore, where he has been adjusting
fire losses. Thirtytwo hundred loss
claims were filed Win the general loss
committee and 7S5 have thus far been
settled.
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solos. the second being response to pc
sistent encore.
Post Officers Installed.

Mrs. Goundie then returned the gaVei 10
Captain Walker and the post proceeueo
with it's installation. the mastering oHcer
he,nr Can't. B. F. Entrikin, who was pre-
santed nv the officer Of the day, Captain
uaxar Captain Entrikin proceeded TO m
stau the post officers. The post enthusi-
ast,cally applauded the induction into once
., ,ts commander Hazard Wheeler, and
the other officers. The roster IL as iohoWs'
Commander. Hazard Wheeler; senior vice
commander, George w. Honey; junior wee
commander, ]. D. Bloodgood; adjutant. y.
W. McElderry; duartermaster, ~, :. Dom ~
ling: suraeon. A. e. Johnson, M. D.; chap
lain, w. D. Yingiing; officer OF the gay
George w. Street; officer Of the guard, =.
H. Worden; sergeant major, y. n. CioroSu'
ouartermaster sergeant, c. W. Hepburn.
Presentations and speeches IoiIowed
Can't O. H. Oldroyd, who has been sergeant
major for several years, received hand
some silver napkin ring. from Capt walker,
and a UNIQUE combination nkstand, IN ST.
yer and crystal, from Adjutant McEiderry.
The surprise of the evening came, now
ever, when Past Department Commander
bingham sketched the career OF Capt.
Walker, from the enlisting of the sixteen.
year-old boy down to the present DAY. ana
presented him with q chest OF solid silver,
100 pieces as a remembrance from Lincoln
Post Capt Walker accepted 1t In rev
brief sentences asking Col Bingham TO
carry back to the post his thanks and love.
Commando Hazard Wheeler received
cluster of beautiful pink carnations, and
ceiving the gavel from Capt. Entrikin.
cefying the gavel from Capt. Entrekin.
Other speakers of the evening were Mrs.
Rosamond B. Meacham, Mrs. Annie W..
with the singing of America the exercises
closed.
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ON INSPECTING TOUR.
District officials Visit Theaters by
Direction of Congress.

The three Commissioners, accompanied by
Chief Engineer VIM. T. Belt Of the fire de-
partment, Fire Marshal Sidney Bieber,
Building Inspector Snowden Ashford and
Walter c. Allen, electrical engineer, started
at o'clock this afternoon on a thorough
inspection of the local theaters In accord
ance. with the resolution introduced In the
Senate the other day by Senator Hale.
The District authorities intend to make a
most careful examination of all the local
playhouses. noting the present provisions
made by the proprietors for the safety Of
their patrons. and also paying particular at
tention to any condition which In the judg-
ment of the officials should be remedied.
A comprehensive report on the personal
investigation of the theaters will be pre-
scented to the Senate as soon as practice BILE,
and 1t IL stated the results of the inspection
will not be made public until after the re-
port has been submitted to Congress.
The official inspection party first visited
the Lafayette Opera House. and Will be en-
gagged in examining that theater until late
this afternoon. The investigation will be
continued from day to day until all the
playhouses have been inspected
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the earlier proceedings, and called to the
platform all the officers Of the two depart
ments. Ivory G. Kimball, department COM
mander, was escorted to the platform, ac-
companied by his assistant adjutant gen.
eral Capt. B. F. Chase, and other members
of his STAFF. Mrs. Rosamond B. Meacham,
president of the Department Of Potomac,
w. r. c., was accompanied by nearly her
entire staff. including Mrs. Helen J. Durfee.
Walker, Mrs. Ida A. Oldroyd. Mrs. Matte
E.. Mcclure, Mrs. Cusick. Mrs. Bradt and
Mrs. Isabel Worrell Ball
Capt Walker turned the gavel over to
Mrs. Jennie Raub, president Of Lincoln
Corps with the request that the ladies
install their officers first. Mrs. Annie w.
johnson, past department president, was
escorted to the platform by the four color
bearers, Mrs Ida A. Oidroyd, Mrs. Ida L.
Chase, Mrs. Emma Ferguson and Mrs.
Sara E. Morrison. Mrs. johnson was
greeted with applause as she assembled the
platform and received the gavel from Mrs.
Raub.. Mrs. Mary E. Hall, wife Of Mr..
Thomas Hall of the navy, and past presi-
ductor for the evening.
The Corps Officers.
The officers installed were as follows:
President, Mary v. Goundie; senior vice
president, Jennie 7. Thomson; Junior vice
Bushby; chaplain, Martha J. Johns; con-
ductor, Mary ]. Exleyi guard, Helen E.
Stone.
The appointed officers installed were:
Secretary. Mamie G. Davis: assistant con-
ductor, Addie H. Feathers; assistant guard,
Sarah A. Van Doren; past instructor, Mary
E. Hall: musician. Katharine M. Phillips;
press correspondent, Isabel Worrell Ball;
color bearers, No. 1, Ida A. Oldroyd; No.
2. Emma Ferguson; No. 8. JEANNE H.
Street; No. 4, Hannah J. Devoe. The sec
rotary. Mrs. Mamie G. Davis. Is serving
her fifth term corps secretary, and is
the senior past president of Lincoln Corps.
having been installed it's president ten years
ago.
Mrs. Ball has the honor of being the first
press correspondent to be installed, the Of
flee having been given distinction at the ma
tional convention in San Francisco.
Mrs. Goundie, upon taking the obligation
at the altar was greeted with prolonged
applause Mrs. Goundie was the recipient
of two large bouquets of JacQueminot roses
and another of Golden Gate beauties and a
large cluster of pink carnations, but the
most priced of her floral offerings in all
probability came from most unexpected
source. After all the presentations were
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THE ANTI-sALooN LEAGUE.
Reports of Officers Read at Meeting
Held Last Might.

The Anti-Saloon League held its regular
monthly meeting last evening in the parlors
OF the W. C. T. U. building, No. 500 9th
street. Mr.. JAMES l.. Ewin, president, pre-
sided The minutes were recorded hy Mr.
A. N. Garfield secretary, and Mrs K-ry M
Sawyer assistant. The league joined in
the song Onward, Christian Soldiers" af-
ter which 1t was led in prayer by its chap
lain, the Rev. Walter H. Brooks. Mrs
Grace L. Chaplin presided at the piano.
Mr. Ewin, in behalf of both the executive
committee and the league. reported upon the
general conditions Of buiness before these
bodies, and called attention to several mat
tiers Of special interest. which were duly
considered. Mr.. Garfield, for committee on
cooperation, reported delegates whose Gre
dentials had been received as follows:
From Grace Church. Rev. w. M. Nevns
Mrs. J. C. GARNER Mrs. G. H. Pratt and
Mr. Robert Koebrle; from Capitol Hill w.
c. T. u, Mrs. s. F. Sparks. Mrs. w T.
Hughs and Mrs. Grace L. Chaplin. These
delegates were duly accredited
At the roll-call Of affiliated bodies present
twenty-eight responded On the annual
roll-call of organizations having made the
better records for average attendance. the
first place was found to be occupied by
Silver Star Lodge of Good Templars
The financial officers made their reports,
which showed the league to be in good con-
dition financially. Following these reports
the new officers, whose names were printed
in The Star of recent date, were installed,
Mr.. F. M. Bradley ofiiciating. Mr.. Bradley.
addressing the officers, remarked upon the
nature and value Of service in any good
cause; upon the fact that pleasure. II sought
on direct line, is scarcely to be caught,
but always comes where service In behalf
of humanity Ia given and dwelt upon the
necessity for trying to make friends, Of
being well prepared for all work attempted
and for cultivating an anWavering conf
dence In the ultimate success of well-di-
ceived. yst
A beautiful Brazilian palm and jardinier
were brought in and placed before the pres
ident, under direction of committee, Mrs.
Isabel Helmick, chairman, at which point
Mr.. Garfield, in felicitous address, allud-
ing to the emblematic character of the
PALM assured Mr.. Ewin he was voicing the
sentiments of the league closing with the
words 1.-The palm Is yours Mr. President"
The gift was gratefully acknowledged. The
league gave substantial token of its appre-
citation of it's value of the work doing by
Mr. A. E. Shoemaker. itssattorney and the
recipient also made fitting acknowledgment
of the token.
tiles and informal talks upon the prospects
of the league. Miss Cora rDennison favored
the league with vocal solo, and Miss Hell
mick assisted by the Misses Nichols and
Dennison, furnished refreshments. The
names Of Rev. Mr.. Butler of Kellar Memoir
ial Lutheran Church and Mr.. II. V. Easter
ling of the Orthodox Friends were placed
upon the revised list of the executive COM
mittee of the league.
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President Lincoln W. 4. C

made a dainty little girl in scarlet chiffon,
with mass of~fiuffy yellow curls shading
her dark eyes, ran up on the stage. bear
ing in her arms a bouquet Of roses nearly
as big as herself, the long ribbon streamers
tripping her slippered feet. The little lassie
presented tho flowers to her dearest grand
mamma. with love and best wishes for her
administration"
as a special favor she had come home from
her convent school to witness the installa-
ton, and had planned the presentation OF
flowers herself.
fully concerning the great work that the
Woman's Relief Corps Is doing. Upon con-
GLIDING her remarks she presented the IN
stallfng officer, Mrs. johnson, with a great
cluster of Golden Gate roses.
Number of Presentations.
At this juncture there was quite an cpl
demic of presentation. Captain Walker,
commander of Lincoln Post in behalf Of
the post, presented Mrs. Jennie Raub. the
retiring president of Lincoln Corps. with
beautiful gold jeweled past rank badge OF
the Woman's Relief Corps. Mrs. Raub ac-
cepted the gift In a few well-chosen SEN
fences, and then turned the tables on Cap
tain Walker by presenting to the post.
through him, a check for $25. Captain
Walker asked Senior Vice Commander
George w. Honey to accept the gift for the
post which he did.
Mrs. Jennie Street. junior vice president
Of Lincoln Corps. then presented Mrs. Raub
with a handsome Morris chair on behalf OF
the corps, and Mrs. Raub accepted 1t with
many expressions OF regard Tor the men,
bers of her big corps.
Mrs Raub spoke in commendatory man
ner of the perplexing and varied duties of
her faithful secretary, Mrs. Mamie g.
Davis. and after thanking her for her 10y
ova inn nj in "a a
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NAVAL Estimates Gut Down.

Secretary Moody, with the view to asking
Congress only for such sums of money as
are actually necessary for the needs of the
service, has reduced the estimates for in.
crease in the navy for the coming fiscal
year for construction and machinery by
"a, 600 eco, and also has eliminated the iteIr
of 500. 600 for equipment Of vessels under
the same heading. The appropriation Tor
construction and machinery 10 a continuing
one. and the original sstimates called fox
$23, 100000.