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Evening star., 1904-01-02
Holiday Celebration.

Brightwood Park M. E. Church held
It's Christmas entertainment for the Sun
day school Wednesday evening. Homer
Smith, had charge of the exercises, which
consisted Of singing by the choir and
school and recitations by Johnnie Rup-
pert. Katie Grove. Leslie Murch. Eddie
Pitt six little children, and "Sadie's
Dream by fourteen children.
Santa Claus distributed presents to the
children. Kris obliged persons receiving
special gifts to open them on the plat
form, and many amusing incidents oc-
CURED. Prizes were given to each person
who had attended every Sunday during
1903. Rev. l. ]. Smith led the choir
Frank Metcaf led the singing by school,
Mrs. G.. g. Heinecke presided at the
piano.
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MEMORIAL EXERCISES.
Tribute to Deceased Members by Grand
United Order Of Odd Fellows.

OuCeQ OTQeT OF OQQ 3 fellows.
The executive committee of District
Grand Lodge, No. 20. Grand United Order
Of Odd Fellows, is arranging to hold
Grand Lodge memorial exercises at the
Metropolitan A. NJ E. Church Sunday
afternoon. January II. 1904. in honor of
the four deceased members Of the SUBJ
committee Of management of the order
in America and of the 105 members Of
the subordinate lodges in this jurisdic-
tion who have died since September, 1900.
The deceased members first mentioned
are Grand Directors T r. w. Jackson of
Alabama, E. e. Fluker of Arkansas and
N. c. Mitchell of Massachusetts, and
Grand Secretary w. II. c. Curtis of New
York
Grand Master ]. McHenry Jones of West
Virginia, Deputy Grand Master Geo. z.
Temple of Missouri, Grand Secretary Jas.
F. Needham of Pennsylvania, Grand
Treasurer r. M. Smith of Virginia and
Grand Directors l.. N Porter of Arkan-
sas. w. L. Houston of the District of Co
lumbia and E. P. Jones of Mississippi, who
compose the S. c. of NJ, the executive
head of the g. U. o. OF o. F. in America,
have been officially invited and will at
tend the memorial exercises in body.
Appropriate and eulog1stic addresses, will
be delivered by several prominent mem
bers Of the order.
This will be the first fraternal visit of
the subcommittee of management to this
JuTlSOlCIlOU IN Il DOQy. lis members Will re-
main in the city Monday. and at o'clock
pm. will be given luncheon by a COM
mittee of ladies representing the House.
holds Of Ruth, and at pm. public re-
ception will be rendered them by the
lodges and Households of Ruth at Odd
Fellows Hall, 1906 NJ street northwest
There are in this jurisdiction two patri-
archies, two P. G. NJ. councils, twenty
nine subordinate lodges, nineteen House
holds Of Ruth and two Juveniles of the
G. o. o. of 0. F., with total membership
of more than 4,20O.
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I. O. O. F. Watch Meeting.

Columbia Lodge, No. 10, I. o. o. F.. held
its regular meeting Thursday evening,
December 81. 1t was the purpose of De-
gree Master j. Edw. Fowler to have the
initiatory degree conferred at this meeting,
and having the work so done that the lodge
would close promptly at II o'clock as the
old year closed.
After transacting the routine work. the
lodge proceeded to elect the following Of
ficers for the ensuing term: Frank B. Cow
den. noble grand; Sam'l G. Taylor, vice
grand; e. C. Grumley, recording secretary
r. r. Williams, financial secretary; Thomas
w. Fowler treasurer; George q. Colison,
past grand master A. r. Vermillion and
j. A. Shackelford, P. g., were elected as
the committee having care of the widows
and orphans.
The initiatory degree was then conferred
upon two candidates There were repre-
sentative members present from British
Columbia, California. Washington Michi-
gan, Illinois, Georgia, Virginia and large
representation from the District lodges, in
Guiding the grand master, JAS H. Crew.
Just before closing the lodge the members
joined in singing God Be With You Till
We Meet Again. Refreshments were
served in the blue room.
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beneficial and educational influence, the
origin of the society and it's development
into the strength and vigor Of today would
have been impossible
The building was erected by the children
of Mr.. Hubbard as a loving tribute to the
character and the ability Of the founder of
the society. While not entirely completed.
the offices Of the society have been for
some time occupying the first floor, which
Is specially designed for it's use. On the
second floor, which is not yet finished, is
large room, which is to be used for library
purposes as we'll for such meetings of
the society as will not call out the entire
membership. The latter is now so large
that it would be impossible to provide for
it place of sufficient size in any structure
of ordinary extent. The building, with it's
two stories it's main entrance from 10th
street approached by II broad flight of
steps, is pleasing addition to the archi-
lecture of the city, and adorns the locality
in which it is placed.
Representative of the character of the
man to whom 1t is memorial, 1t is simple
in all It's details, and the combination Of
stone and brick Of a light shade that forms
the exterior walls is made effective with
out the introduction of mere ornamental
ton
Evening star., 1904-01-02
HUBBARD MEMORIAL BUILDING.
New Home in Washington of the Ma
tional Geographic Society.

The new home of the National Geograph
ic Society at the southwest corner of 10th
and M streets is interesting for several
reasons, not the least of which is it's adap-
liability to the needs of an organization
which administers the affairs of a mem
bership that passed some time ago the two
thousand limit. AS one Of the most sue
cessful organizations of the sort in the
world. it is fitting that it should be housed
in building that was specially planned
and built for its use. 1t is still more ap-
propriate that this structure, so simple in
outlines and so complete in all its details,
should be memorial to the late Gardiner
G. Hubbard, the first president Of the So
ciety. and who may properly be termed it's
creator. Without the administrative abil-
ity which Mr.. Hubbard possessed to
marked degree, and his earnestness and
enthusiasm to found at the national capl-
tai an organization that should exert
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INTERMENT AT ARLINGTON.
Funeral of Capt. David W. Houghton
to Occur Tomorrow.

Funeral services over the remains of
Capt. David w. Houghton. veteran of the
civil war and a prominent member of mill
tary orders, who died yesterday morning at
his home in Glen Echo will be held tomor-
row afternoon at O'Clock at the Dunbar
ton Avenue Church, Rev. Frank H. Haven
ner, pastor, officiating. The interment will
be made in Arlington.
Representatives Of the Grand Army of the
Republic, the Legion of Loyal Women, the
Logan Guard of Honor and the Garfield
Guard of Honor, respectively, will attend
the services. The pallbearers will be chosen
from the military orders with which the de-
ceased was affiliated.
During the civil war Capt. Houghton was
member of Battery e, 1st Ohio Light Ar
ullery. He served throughout the war.
Since 1879 he had been connected with the
office of the commissary general of the War
Department.
Evening star., 1904-01-02
Remedy for a Sore Throat.

Wonderfully Effective. Simple and Pleasant.
Having been under the care OF specialist
for seventeen winters on account OF laryn.
gifts and bronchitis, and having received
about two months ago very simple and
yet wonderfully effective remedy through
friend Of mine, which is curing my throat
absolutely, and knowing how many thou
sands of people In this country suffer with
sore throats. l deem 1t my duty to give the
recipe to the public.
Take the white of one egg and add to IT
as much water will dissolve the egg or
equal quantities Add sufficient powdered
sugar (about half teaspoonfuD: beat it we'll
fyothy; add little more water, divide 1t as
in three parts; gargle the throat well with
it and swallow the contents. Gargle three
times in succession. Do this every morning
and evening until cured. Do not smoke or
take any stimulants for at least two hours
after gargling. Rub your throat and chest
and back Of the neck every morning or
evening with the best alcohol or arnica
Ciowers OF arnica), and you will be cured
T. ]. NJ, Washington, D. c.
Evening star., 1904-01-02
Union Lodge, K. p, Elects Officers.

Officers were elected Wednesday evening
last by Union Lodge, No. %, knights Of
Pythias, as follows; VIM. H. Muckleston
c. c.; ]. F. McCulloch, V. c.. E. c. Gile,
jr., P: George w. Blacksten, M. of We;
George W. Haley. K. of r. and s.; William
H. Umhaw, NJ. of F.; John T. Clark, M. Of
E.; w. B. Usilton, NJ. at A: w. j. Boyd,
to the Grand Lodge, ]. T. Clark, G. w.
Haley, w. H Umhaw, G. w. Blacksten and
c. T. Roderick; representative to relief bu-
reau, G. w. Haley; trustees, C. T. Roderick
G. w. Blacksten and w. j. Boyd
The installation of officers will take place
Wednesday, January 6.
Evening star., 1904-01-02
Marine Railway to Be Built

The piling and other material to be used
In the construction of the big marine rail-
way at the boatyard Just north of Alex
andria has arrived. and as soon as the
weather will allow the work of driving
the piles and the laying OF the bed timbers,
which will support the weight of the cradle
and the vessels il carries will be started
The railway. with one exception, will be
the largest in this section of the country
and Will haul out a large two-masted
schooner with ease. 1t is TO be ready for
service in the early spring
Evening star., 1904-01-02
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

DIiLY sTEA1ERs FOR RIvEa VI IAsbiNaS,
u! Monday ,,I and wedns'dsy st Pm, 70. Colonial
iandinss in wicomieo river and Eonini and towsS
Gsehodoc creeks. Va. s.turd.ys At ! an. feS
Bushwood Rock Point, coiton's. Carraoman an
landings in Nomini creek.
Sunday. Tuesday and Thursday at an. foe
landings to Colonial Beach and Maddox creek.
UNITED STATES NAIL ROUTE,
WASHINGTON. D. O.. TO GLYMONT, Nd,
and intermediate landinas.
The STEAMER ESTELLE RANDAfL-Dauy. o..
cspt Sunday. am. Returning about A:e0 pm.
Passenger accommodations nrst-class Freight rs.
ceived until within q half hour Of sailing
O. OARPINTER, General Agent, washington.
phone 176o. WIN. N. REARDON. Agent. Alex.
andria phone 80. aus 1T -
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Tug Spray to Be Rebuilt.

The river tug Spray. belonging to Mr..
John McCuen, which was badly damaged
by fire at her wharf at Alexandria several
weeks ago, is being rebuilt and will be
put in better condition than she was before
the flames ate up all the forward portion
of the boats house about the pilot house
and boiler room, and this will be renewed.
and. in addition, much repair work will
be done to other parts Of the tug.
The bulk of the burned ferry steamer
Columbia which was burned in May, 1903,
is lying at the ferry wharf where she has
been since she was raised from the bottom
of the river The representatives of her
owners, while in this city, over two months
ago, stated she would be rebuilt but no
move in that direction has been made
Evening star., 1904-01-02
Daniel Barrett Badly Hurt

Daniel Barrett. fifty-five years old, clerk
in the pension Office, living at sO4 H street
northwest while crossing the car tracks
at the corner of 4th street and Pennsylva-
MIA avenue southeast about o'clock last
night was struck by Capital Traction car
He was rendered unconscious by the acci-
dent and was hurriedly removed to the
Casualty Hospital by the police of the f1fth
precinct. When he reached the hospital
the physicians found that he was suffering
from a slight concussion of the brain. and
In addition the right side Of his body had
become paralyzed
Evening star., 1904-01-02
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-Mr. Thomas z. Shea in 'Dr.
Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde" pm.
Chase's-Marie Dressler and polite vaude-
vile, S:15 pm.
Columbia-Richard Carle in The Tender
foot" S:15 pm.
Empire-"Saved from the Sea-" pm.
Kernan's-"The Utopians," s:15 pm.
Lafayette-Vera Michelena in The Prfn-
cess Chic" s:15 pm.
National-Henry Irving In Louis "" .
pm.
For amusements see page 7. part q
Evening star., 1904-01-02

Mrs. Adeline Edmonson, wife of Samuel
Edmonson, a citizen of Hillsdale, died
Thursday night at her home. No. III
Howard aNe enue. in the eightieth year of
her age The deceased is survived by her
husband and several children. She had
Travelled a great deal and three Of her
children were born in Germany. Her
funeral will occur tomorrow at her late
home.
The latest industry to be established in
this part Of the District Is a broom fac
tory, which has been put in operation at
Twining City by Mr. Afford Wynne
There is no prospect that the factory
for the manufacturing Of glass, which
was started at Twining City over a year
ago, will resume operations soon. al
though Mr.. Robert Bradbury, who Is en-
deav0ring to from a company to operate
1t, hopes to succeed at a later date
Evening star., 1904-01-02

In response to a communication sipned
by William Hahn and other business men
on 7th street the Commissioners will In
form the writers that nothing has as vet
been done regarding the proposed removal
of Belgian blocks from the 7th street road
way and replacing them with sheet asphalt
The Commissioners state however, that
when they appear before the appropriations
committee Of Congress the matter will be
brought up. and the petitions signed by
the 7th street merchants will be presented
to the committee
Evening star., 1904-01-02
Readings and Music for Blind

Following is a list of the volunteers for
the program of readings and music in the
reading room for the blind, Library Of
Congress, the coming week: Monday, jan
uary 4, Miss Frances Elmina Cox; Tues
day, January 8, Mr.. E. c. Messer; Thurs
day, January Z, Col. g. c. Kniffin; Friday,
January 8, Mrs. Henry Harris Barroll; Sat
urday, January 8. Mrs T. F. Schayer
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Voting Strength Reduced.

1t Is stated that under the new election
laws OF Virginia the town of Colonial
Beach, on the lewer Potomac, will have
but thirteen voters in the next election.
This Is the number that paid their capita
ton tax by the time fxes by the state con-
stitution Practically all the WASHINGTON
the new law
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Commissioners to Give a Hearing

The Commissioners have decided to grant
the North Capitol and lexington Citizens'
Association a hearing for the purpose Of
discussing the practicability and necessity
of opening and T streets from Lincoln
avenue east to ID street northeast. The
members of the association state that in
view of the large number of streets closed
to the east and south of Eckington by the
Union station improvements there 10 no
direct communication between lexington
and that portion Of Washington to the
west. No date tar the hearing has been
selected.
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Florida and the South

Leave Washington 10:51 am and $50
pm via Southern railway daily. The
Southern's Palm Limited" will resume
service Jan. II, 1904, leaving Washington
6:31 pm. week days and running through
to Jacksonville and st. Augustine, without
change; also handling through sleeper to
Aiken and Augusta. Southern Railway Din
ing Car Service, excellent in every respect
on all through trains-Adyt
Evening star., 1904-01-02
Address On Charity.

meeting of the Jewish congregations,
Jewish Womens Council and other kindred
and benevolent organizations has been ar
ranged at the temple of the Washington
Hebrew Congregation Sunday evening.
MT simon Wolf will deliver an address on
Charity"
Evening star., 1904-01-02

The fourth musical entertainment of
the Washington Saengerbund for. the
present season will be held tomorrow
evening at Saengerbund Hall. An attract
i've program has been prepared by Mr..
Henry Xander, musical director of the or
ganiZation.
Evening star., 1904-01-02
Oils Cure Cancer.

All forms of cancer and tumor internal
and external, cured by soothing, balmy OIL
and without pain or Disagreement No ex-
pertinent, but successfully used ten years.
Write to the home Office Of the originator
for free book-Dr. D. NJ Bye Co., Drawer
5U5, Dept. 8, Indianapolis, Ind
de3-tu tbs
Evening star., 1904-01-02
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Randall lire for landings to Colonaa!
Beach and Maddox creek at am.
Steamer Washington for Fortress Monroe
and Norfolk at 6;80 pm.
Weems line for Baltimore and river land
ings at pm.
Evening star., 1904-01-02
Choice Legs Lamb, Sc. Lib.

Lamb Chops, &c.; Stew Lamb, 4c. cans
Tomatoes. 25c.; extra sifted Peas, 1Oc.; Z
lbs. Buckwheat, 25c.; lbs. Cracker Dust
25c.; English Walnuts 125kc.; layer Figs.
1Oc.; 1OO-lb. bags Best Gran. Sugar, a 60
]. T. D. Pyles' stores, including 94S La
ave. deSl-r
Evening star., 1904-01-02
Twelve Sizes and Styles Of Oil Heaters
A Eberly's Sons. 71s 7th NV

During an alteration in South Washing
ton last night James Payne. colored. of 81
II street southwest, was cut In the face. He
refused assistance Of the police and de-
clined to prosecute the man who did the
cutting.
Evening star., 1904-01-02
HoWland Sale

The furniture remaining in the Rowland
residence, 1871 l St, will be sold at auction
py sloan q Co Wednesday next at 1870
am. House open for inspection Tuesday
when catalogues can be had-Adyt.
Evening star., 1904-01-02
District Secretary Chosen

At the annual meeting of the Kings
Daughters and Sons OF the District Mrs,
Ellis Logan, 1858 Kenesaw street. was
unanimously elected district secretary
Mrs. Logan was for several years state
secretary of the order for Illinois
Evening star., 1904-01-02
A Wise Resolution.

Resolve to become a proficient steno-
grapher, typewriter and bookkeeper. In
order to accomplish this, enter upon
course at Woods Commercial College Mon
day, January 4.-Advt.
Evening star., 1904-01-02
Capitol Hill Branch.

Capitol Hill branch for receiving Star
advertisements has been established at
Dobyns pharmacy. corner I'd street and
pennsylvania avenue southeast Classified
advertisements will be received there at
regular rates.
Evening star., 1904-01-02
Seaboard Florida Limited.

Handsomest and quickest train to Jack
sonville. St Augustine and all intermediate
winter resorts. will commence running jan
uary IL. For resort matter inquire 1927
Penna. aVe.-Advt.
Evening star., 1904-01-02
rHE wEEMs srNAMBoAr co.

Winter Schedule-In Erect December 2S 1905
Steamers Calvert and Potomac will leave 7th es.
wharf every Sunday; Tuesday and Thursday at
N Baltimore early Tuesday, Thursday and Satufs
Gay mornings: Returning will leave Pier No D.
Light ST. Baltimore. every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday 1t pm. arriving in Washing,on early
Monday. Thursday and Saturday mornings ACCOM-.
modatfcne for passenger unsurpassed. Baltimore,
Philadelphia and New York freight solicited. All
nyer freight must be rssPeld. STEPHENSON i
BRO. Agents. Telephone Main 7&6. mhi2-tf.i3
Evening star., 1904-01-02

Alexander McLeren an inmate of the Sol
diers' Home, was taken sick near the cor
west about o'clock yesterday evening He
was taken to the home in carriage.
Evening star., 1904-01-02
Beginning a Happy New Year.

After brilliant New Year reception and
a delightful social reunion the students of
6pencerian College will return to their work
In the various departments of the college
day and night on Monday. Jan. 4. Many
new students have also registered for that
day.-Aovt.
Evening star., 1904-01-02
When You Give a Luncheon

or tea be sure that the menu includes Hav-
enners Reception Flakes and Saltine Bis
cults They're indispensable for such occa-
sions. Packed in "Aertite'' packages to In
sure purity and freshness. At your grocer's
Evening star., 1904-01-02
A Good Beginning.

II you use beer on your table begin using
"Old Glory" and you'll start the year right.
Purity. age and tonic value adapt 1T partic-
ularly for home use. For case Phone 1858
Abner-Drury Brewing Co. 25th and F.
Evening star., 1904-01-02

The body of an infant was found at the
corner of Connecticut avenue and L street
by Bicycle Policeman Hughlett last night
1t was sent to the morgue.
Evening star., 1904-01-02
Velati's Olive Oil is the Genuine

Lucca product. Absolutely pure-delicious
In flavor. Imported direct. in original cans.
soc. full quart. Velat's $40 9th st. n.w.-Ad.
Evening star., 1904-01-02
Reaches, Rats or Bedburs.

Will rid any house or building Want no
pay until work is done to your satisfaction
Send address and representative will call.
Standard Disinfectant Co., 219 1st ST. nW.Is
Evening star., 1904-01-02

What you pay for extracts Is important:
but what you get for your money is ten
times more important. Burnett's Vanilla
costs more because it is worth more.-Adyt
Evening star., 1904-01-02
CITY ITEMS.

To Be Assured Perfect Satisfaction
have your fine gowns and wraps cleaned at
Anton Fischer's, 0O6 G ST. Injury to fabrics
and colors is impossible with the processes
employed there. Lowest rates for the best 1t
Evening star., 1904-01-02
Seek Where You Will.
Will Be Considered Later

you cannot get such service as we render.
Byron S. Adams. Printer 512 1lth st.-Advt
Evening star., 1904-01-02

Purisima Whiskey Famed for Purity.
There's merit in every drop of PURIsIMA
Whiskey-hence It's great value as a home
tonic and the demand for 1t at all times. It
helps health generally. VIM. Cannon, 1926
q Tth. Phone North Sos
Evening star., 1904-01-02
365 ENJOYABLE Dinners.

Every days dinner in the new year will
be ENJOYABLE If the table Is supplied with
Jno. G. Meinberg's Bread. It's the finest
made. At grocers'. Bakery, 716 11th se 1t
Evening star., 1904-01-02
If "Malt" Bread is Included

on the daily menu 1904 will be period of
health for your family. It's the most nour-
ishing, the most appetzng food. Schnei-
ders' Bread is sold by all grocers sc.
Evening star., 1904-01-02
There's but One American Rear

brewed like "Munich'-Nat. Cap. Brewing
Co.'S famous ''Muenchener" Beer Purest
and most healthful. doz., SIPS. Phone 222
1t
Evening star., 1904-01-02

Money to lend at 4. 5 and per cent on
real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1905 Pa. ave.
advertisement
Evening star., 1904-01-02
Donchian Bros Oriental
Fourth saengerbund Musicale

Rugs will be sold at Sloan's, 1907 C st
commencing Monday at IL am.-Adyt.
Evening star., 1904-01-02

Geo. w. Drivers Bar is Justly Cele-
brated for the finest liquors. wines and
cigars. COS Pa. ave. de26-t, ths,tf
Evening star., 1904-01-02
A Good Thing to Keep Handy.

No home should be without "Old Brad
dock Maryland Rye. It's indispensable for
medicinal needs. Procure a bottle today
Advertisement
Evening star., 1904-01-02

Rare old laces cleaned. but made to re-
tain old appearance. Bornot, 11O3 q st
Evening star., 1904-01-02

Drivers Favorite Union Label,
Long Havana filler, best &c. cigar obtain
able. Geo. w. Drivers. COO Pa. ave
de26- h,s,tf.
Evening star., 1904-01-02

Henry George Five-Cent Cigar.
AS good as it looks
Evening star., 1904-01-02

Piano Tuning, $3.50. Factory Expert.
Jas. r. Durity, 3O5 10Th Sc. It,
Evening star., 1904-01-02
Gas Radiators.
Oil Heaters

Full stock; best makes; bottom prices
GIG 18th st. Muddiman & Co. 1904 G.
Evening star., 1904-01-02
S1.2 To Baltimore and Return. S1.25

Via Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets on sale
Saturday and Sunday limited for return to
last train leaving Baltimore Sunday night:
good on all trains except the Congressional
limited.-Advt
Evening star., 1904-01-02

William Wise became III near the corner
OF 1th and o streets northwest about 7
O'Clock last night He was conveyed to his
home, 80 Oak street northwest. in a police
ambulance.
Evening star., 1904-01-02

Women's suits cleaned with surprising
thoroughness A. F, Bornot G. Bro, 11O3 G st.
Evening star., 1904-01-02

To smoke the General Arthur 10-cent CT
gar is to realize the limit Of enjoyment. Tr,
one now.
Evening star., 1904-01-02

v. Baldwin Johnson's New Coal Office.
612 9th st. The cream Of the coal felds.-
Advertisement
Evening star., 1904-01-02

Lizzie Pierce. colored, living at 70 NJ
street southwest, was treated at the Emer-
gency Hospital last night for slight scalp
wound. She said that a man by the name
of Henry Reeder had struck her with
stick
Evening star., 1904-01-02

Drivers Rye Cordial Cures Coughs
And colds; pure rock candy and old rye
whisky. $1.O0 bottle. COS Ps. ave.
de28-t, ,s.tk
Evening star., 1904-01-02

When You Desire a Fine Carriage
at reasona BILE ra tes write or phone Down
ey's Hotel for Horses, 1622-2S L st.-Advt.