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The Washington times., 1906-06-06
SALE TO MAKE WAY
FOR REBUILDING
Unusual Bargains Offered at
Big Kings Palace Depart
ment Store.

Owing TO the increasing popularity Of
Kings Palace department store. sl0-16
Seventh street, Il has been found neces-
sary to enlarge the store for the second
time IN three years to accommodate the
great volume OF business.
This time the event will be celebrated
with one Of the largest red letter sales
it has ever been the good fortune Of
Washington people 10 participate in
Coming as IL does at the height OF the
summer season. just when a great ma
jOrity are purchasing midsummer and
early fall garments. it establishes a
new precedent in the history of sacrifice
sales in this city
II Is announced that everything IN
stock Will be sold. without "A single res
ervatiOn. No goods viii be held back,
and Harry King states that every art
icle m,.st be disposed Of before the
builders will be permitted 20 commence
work
The entire structure now occupied by
the firm Will be remodeled, and the sec
ond and third fiosrs of SIO-sI2-SI4-Sl3
Seventh street VIII be taken over and
added 10 the present store. New de-
partments viii be introduced. and when
the structure is completed II will com
pare favorably with the most modern
and up-to-date department stores in the
county.
New elevators Will be installed. the
building Will be equipped with a modern
heating plant Of the latest design, and
all fixtures used IN modern department
stors will also be added. as well a.
every possible labor-saving device and
features that add 10 the comfort and
interests Of customers.
All Of the stock now on hand is OF this
years goods. Mr. King employed almost
an entirely neW corps OF buyers some
time ago from some OF the LARGEST de
partment stores IN New York and Chi
cago, and their ability has been demon
strated IN the high qualities and re-
markable values that this establishments
has been able 70 offer 10 the public.
Extra clerks have been engaged 70
handle the crowds that viii take ad-
vantage of the remarkable low prices
The store was founded by H King
5r-, f0rJy-seven years ago, and is strictly
Washington concern. conducted by
Washington people for Washington peO-
pie.
The Washington times., 1906-06-06
NEWBURG BANK ROBBED
BY SMALL SIZE TORNADO

NEWBURG. No. June 6.-A small
weazen-visaged tornado struck Newbure
yesterday afternoon wIch an appetite
exclusively for ready cash or valuables
lat could be easily converted into cir
c1lCti-g medium, and ID questions
a. el-
clipping open the transOm over the
bank door, thew ind swep. through.
gathered up a bunch OF money and Val-
liable papers the cashier was in the act
OF placing IN the safe. and was out the
Rack door before Tae dazed banker could
get his gun or raise an alarm
Money and papers We're widely scat
tered The tornado was not arres- l.
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BURIED UNDER WALL
TWO MEN MAY DIE

Injuries which Charles Thompson and
Daniel Grayson. cOlored. received when
a wall Of au old building in Warehouse
alley, Georgetown. fell on them this
morning, VIII probably result in the
death of both. Physicians at the George
town University Hospital entertain but
little hope for their recovery.
A gang Of workmen have been en-
gagged IN tearing down the dilapldated
building since Monday. This morning
while Thompson. who IS thirty-eight
years old, and lives at 1886 Prospect ave
nue. northwest, and GraysOn. twenty
four years old, Of 2003 Ninth street
northwest, were gathering up brick near
the base of a tOttering wall, it collapsed,
the debris carryiny them to the
earth. They were dug out after con-
siderable difficulty by fellow-workmen
and hurried to the hospital.
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GUESTS DIDN'T TAKE THE HINT

The failure OF n woman's expedient
10 get rid of some late-staying guests
rev nights ago. is the subject of
merry comment in her immediate circle
OF friends After All evenings enter
tainment at her home several of the
younger set. who had become absorhed
In bridge, gave no sign of any intention
TO depart. TWO o'clock came and they
made no move. The hostess who &c
socially quite prominent, was sleenv
and wanted them to 90: but they kent
on playing Three o'clock came. ana
no relief in sight. ~
Finally at o'clock, when the guests
butler. iieA
ham ana eggs. mullins, and coffee
Tor ten in the breakfast ROOM She
said Very well. ma am" replied +be
butler, who appeared half an hour later
and announced, Breakfast is served ;,
With shouts Of laughter the vounp
people made their way to the break
fast room. where they did full iustic.
TO the breakfast. and then-went bach
and played bridge until 7!-New York
Globe
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MILLIONAlRE'S SON WANTS
WORK TO SUPPORT WIFE

PITTSBURG, Pa. June 6.-In a let
ter TO a friend here John A Moorhead.
son Of a Pittsburg millionaire. who
elOped with his mothers French maid.
says that he IS looking for a Job in
New York. He could not pay his hotel
bill on his honeymoon and his uncle
came TO his rescue. After squaring his
nephew's debts. the uncle threw open
his summer home on Long Island 10 the
young couple. Then he told the youth
that the young woman's family was as
good his and 10 demonstrate his ap-
probation Of the girl by going 10 work
Young MOOrhead says he became enam-
ored of the maid when she nursed him
through an attack Of typhoid fever.
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The JOKE THAT BECAME A Fact

Back in 1884 a sturdy German frnr,,.
grant landed IN Detroit with his vie
three sons and three daughters and
only a slender stock Of money aDG
worldly goods one daughter was
@'5y l"tIlIy-one, another nineteen, and the
youngest seventeen years old. All
were charming.
Going 10 tha home Of a friend Won
Flank held a sort Of council OF war a
few days after mis- arrival having been
unsuccessful in his search FOR er1pIoZ--
ment- There were present three gentle
men who may be designated as Won
Doe, Won Roe and Won Done
W ell. Won Blank" said Won Doe III
settle your troubles. III give YOU a. 1ob
Then III marry your eldest daughter
Won Roe VIII take the second and Won
Done the youngest
The company had a jolly laugh at the
suggestiOL-uot for an instant seri01;siv
made-anG separated.
But 10. the sequel The three mon
within nve years had married the three
girls IN exactly the order suggested in
Won Does Joke.-Detroit News.
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MONKEYS HABIT OF COLLECTING

A French woman Of fashion, happen
ing TO see an organ grinders monkey
begging money in the street, took a
fancy to it and bought il and made "A
pet of it. dressing it In a gaudy fash
ionable costume. one day she was
holding a fashionable reception in aid
of some charity In the course OF the
proceedings a peereSs sat down at the
piano. and, accompanying herself. sang
a pretty song. AS soon as she had fin
ished the monkey which was being
made a great pet of by the guests.
seized a hat. and holding it before each
visitor. as IL was wont to do In its or
gan-grinding days, took ND a collection.
To the amusement of everybody Il COM
pleted its round and collected a large
sum- Then. the task ended, It jumped
upon the singers shoulder. and, amid
shouts of laughter, deposited the money
in her lap The charity. therefore. ben
etted in an unexpected manner.
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GEORGETOWN NEWS NOTES

Mrs. Laura a Pearson. widow Of Jo-
seph Pearson. the contractor. who died
suddenly several months ago. died yes
terday at her home. $500 y street north
west. after a lingering Illness Mrs. Paul
B. Graham. Mrs. Grace Meeks, Mrs.
PoyntOn. and Mrs. COrbett are surviv-
ing children.
The funeral will take place tomor-
row afternoon at o'clock from her
late residence Interment will be made
in Oak Hil cemetery. The Rev. Dr.
Grouse. pastor OF the Congress Street NJ
p. Church assisted by the Rev. Dr. J.
d. Kinzer. OF Baltimore. the former pas
tor. Will conduct the funeral services.
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MACALESTER'S SCHEDULE
OF RIVER EXCURSIONS

There viii be but one trip to Indian
Head this week by the steamer Charles
Macalester, on Friday evening Stops
will be made at Marshall Hall both go
lns, and returning, so those who wish
may get off and enjoy the dancing until
the return of the steamer. Schroeder's
Band will play all the latest concert
music on the down trip, and will furnish
music for dancing at the Hall. The
addition day trips viii be made to Mar
shall Hail Friday at 10 a. m, go and
$50 ?. m. Stops will be made at Alex
andria
Head trips viii be run on Fridavs onIy
The summer schedule to Marshall Hail
IS 10 a. M 2:30 and $50 y. m. SUNDAYS
TO Marshall Hail at II d. m. 2.3J and
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was spreading all over my body and
limbs Before l had used one bottle
Of CuticuTa ResOlvent, together with
the Ointment, my so-es were nearly
healed over, and by the time / had
used the third bottle, 1 was entirely
well. l had a good appetite and was
fieshier than l ever was To any one
who has any skin or blood disease 1
would honestly advise them to get the
Cuticura Remedies and get well quicker
than all the doctors in the State can
cure YOU" Mrs. NJ. f Falin,
May IS, 1905. Speers Ferry, Va
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w. K. VANDERBILT SERVES
ON JURY THOUGH EXEMPT

NEW YORK, June 6.-WilIiam X
vanderbilt, jr-, although he had a good
excuse for not serving as a grand Juror
Of the supreme court, filed into the Jury
box and waited for the charge Of Justice
Burr, who, in turn was waiting for
more willing jurors Payne Whitney was
called TO serve, but there was a painful
silence after his name was called Mr.
Vanderbilt is exempt on account of be-
ing volunteer fireman of ThomastOn.
J. l. Nevertheless, he appeared at the
Nassau county courthouse in MineoIa,
/. l., pUnctual to the minute called for
on his subpoena.
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TO MEET KING
At REID DINNER
American Ambassador Pre-
pareS Elaborate Entertain
ment for LongWOrthS.

LONDON. June 7.-Whitelaw Reid. the
united States ambassador is preparing
q great round Of festivities for the en-
teTtainment OF Mr. and Mrs. LOngwOrth
during their stay IN London.
The chief event viii be a dinner on
June u. when King Edward and other
royalties viii be present
King Edward has expressed a wish 20
meet the Presidents daughter and will
De given an opportunity at this time.
The dinner will be the most noteworthy
affair OF the season. No expense will be
spared n the preparations for the event
Caruso. Madame Eames. and other so
loisJs from the COveut Garden opera
nave been engaged 20 sing at the dinner
Notwithstanding the large figure at
which they estimate their services
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High School Cadets
Contest For Trophy
Companies That Drill
Today

Company L-CentraI High School.
Captain, ]. H. Sherman; first lieu
tenant G. f. Wilson; second lieu
tenant. S. Belote; battalion adju-
tant, Hyman Levy. Central High
School
Company B-Central High School.
Captain, A. S. Young: first lieuten-
ant, r. w Paine; second lieutenant.
J. Herndon.
Company G-Business High School.
Captain, w. w. Tolson; first lieu
tenant, s w. Mason: second lieu
tenant. E. S. johnson.
Company E-Business High School.
Captain. +. l. Trey; first lieutenant,
J. E. Troth; second lieutenant. c.
Donch.
Company Central High School
Captain, II. E. Barringer; first lieu
tenant. S. c. GnAllan; second leu
tenant. F. S. Smith.
Company A-CentraI High School
Captain. c. c. Caylor: first Heuten-
ant. Edward Stelle; second Heuten-
ant, r McKnew.
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IMMIGRATION LAW MODIFIED.

The Australian immigration law has
been changed so as 20 remove. some OF
the restrictions Il IS now provided that
the contract clause Of the law shall only
10 work az a lower rate Of wages man
lhat current, and 70 prevent emvlOye-s
breaking Gown the opposition Of strikers
by importing labor from abroad ANY
persons who goes TO Australia under a
contract and finds that the conditions ;
have been misrepreSented b. thai- crr--
pl1yer can claim redress unde.. the act
United States consular reDOrr
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SOUTHERN CHAMPS
At BENNING TRACK
Contests Next Saturday viii
Be Of Unusual Interest.
CRACK MEN ARE ENTERED
Seltz IN Hundred, Clagett, Gore, and
Sherman in Quarter, and Big
Field in Mile.

The Southern amateur athletic cham
pionshipS. which viii be held at Benning
next Saturday. VIII probably be the
largest affair Of It's kind ever held in the
District Of Columbia.
The rain Of the past few DAYS has put
the track in the best possible condition.
ana with little work. which the com
mittee intends to put on IT before Satur-
day. II should be fast enough 70 allow
several records 10 go. The entry list
shows that the cream Of athletes Of Bal
timore. Washington. and. IN fact. OF the
South, have entered, and the competi-
ton In all Of the events should be of
more than usual interest.
Good Men in Hundred.
In the hundred wiz be seen Charley
Settz. OF Georgetown. who holds the
worlds indoor record Of O:6 2-5 for the
siNty-yard dash; L. b. Roberts. Of Cen
traI High. who has done such remark
able work this year. together with a
number Of others Of lesser note
The quarter brings out such. men as
Noble Clagett. who recently set p. new
mark Of O;53 Tor that distance. in the
inter-hiEh games. Gore. the crack Bal
umore 40 man. VIII also run IN this
event John Sherman. Of Central. and
VINO now represents the Columbia Ath-
Ietc Club. is another competitor I'm the
quarter. and though his form has not
been up 10 his usual standard, in his
last trials. with systematic training he
Is rapidly rounding back into shane.
me half should be one OF the hest
races on the attractive program. In II
VIII be seen such cracks as r. NJ. Bvrne
the former record holder Of the inter
High mark: G. Z. Wilson. the presen,
utle-Eolder; p. s. Herring. H-bo ma,
more victories 10 his credit at this dis.
tance than any other runner in the Dis.
trlct and Heinekamp. Of the ATarylaod
Athletic Club. -D
The field In the mile run IS also OF The
highest class In this section. IN n az
Byrne, Connor. LoTaudO. Shilling and
tIlI, All Of whom are men Who bavs
made enviable regulations not only ~
tnat distance. but IN the half and an
win the list OF officials that have beer
wen selected. the manner OF running h.
meet should be as big a feature as rbf
contests viii undo Olbtedlv he
The Washington times., 1906-06-06
MOB GATHERS TO LYNCH
NEGRO IN KENTUCKY
Man Is Charged With Having Assaulted
a White Girl Near
BaIdwen.

MOUND CITY. Ill. June 6.-Reports
from Bardweu, Ky, twenty miles south
Of here, state that a mob Of white men
surrounded the home of Amos Simpson
at ) o'clock this morning and IS await
ing re-enfOTCements to lynch him.
simpson. cOlOred man, is charged
with aSsaultinE Miss Lula Bond. who
lives near Bardwell. The g.rls cOndi-
tion is not serious, but the mob is said
10 be growing rapidly and Il Is believed
that Simpson will be killed.
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ODD.

Hicks. What do Won think ~ that
university making DUmley a Doctor OF
Wicks; "Ol well, the universities do
very crazy things sometimes
Hicks. Yes and VET they're a1v-a,-s
supposed 10 be in possession OF their
faculties. The Catholic Standard and
Times.
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President to Present Flag.

This afternoon the President VIII oc-
cupv box near the center of the grand
stand. After the companies have drilled
he Will present the successful contestants
with the prize flag at the direction OF the
judges. A reEimental drill viii be held
while the judges are comparing their
notes and making their decision. After
the drill the regiment Will form on
Florida avenue and march down Sixth
street 10 the Central High School where
they will disband- The young ladies Of
each school have prepared supper for
each OF the companies. and whether vic
tory comes 20 them or not they viii be
reEaled and cOnsoled. OF congra tulated
as the case may be. by their fair col
leagues.
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stay. I had three
good doctors 70 do
all they could, but
none Of them did
any good l then
used one box of
Cuticura Ointment
and three bottles Of
CuticuTa ResOlyent
and was completely
cured My hands
were raw all over,
inside and out,
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GERMAN SUPERSTITION.

In Germany ii is considered neces>
sary that child should ''go up be-
fore IL goes down in the world so il is
carried upstairs as soon as It makes its
appearance in the world. In case there
are no stairs the nurse mounts a table
or chair with the infant
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dark line creeping into the diamond
indicated the approach Of the next COM
pany- 1t was the crack organization OF
last year, r, Of the Eastern. In the
barrel Of First Sergeant Priests gun
hung the trophy that had been caDtured
by captain Linthicum. Another stream-
er has been added 10 the flag since IL
was handed the Eastern aggregation
last year, one o: light blue and vvbite
snap and precision were evident in
every movement OF the company and
the men were completely under the con-
IroI OF Captain Miller. His drill was
considered one of the best OF the day
company G. commanded by Can't. F
r Leger, in whom the hopes of the
Technical School was vested. came next
on the field Their drill was precise
ana in nearly all cases their lines were
or the gilt edge order. They displayed
a lack OF steadinesS in firing. however.
Their drill was considered the best of
niCal schools
The Washington times., 1906-06-06
FATALITIES IN NAPLES.

During -905 1T2 climbers lost their lives
on the Alps. But as 15e,OO0 persons made
the ascents, the percentage of loss was
small Only 10 per cent of The accI-
dents. fatal or otherwise, were due to
unavoidable causes. The rest were due
TO carelessness or foolhardiness.
The Washington times., 1906-06-06
CURED OF ITCHING HUNOR

L have been troubled with a humor
on the back of my neck and head for
four or FIVE years It had an itching and
burning sensation, and was g very un-
comfortable feeling. I have used the
Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent
Pill three months. ard can say I am
completely cured" " despectfully,
Mrs. d D. Ludlam,
July %, 1905 Ocean City, Nd
CufcurA Soap. Ofntr elt and Pills sold throughout
The world Potter Drgz2 ELeu Corp Sole P-ops Bostoz
~ Mailed Iree How 10 CErsf0r TIA Skin and Sclp-
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Frustrated by Heat.

John Sherwood. Of the firm OF Storm &
Sherwood. Of Georgetown. was overcome
by the heat yesterday. He was carried
70 his home on Wisconsin avenue north
west. and two physicians summoned to
attend him. This morning Mr.. Sherwood
had entirely recovered
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Finished Exhibition by Company H.

Company II. of Western. which has
not won the drill since 81. impressed
the thrOuG that they were determined
10 make a change in the drill annals
this wear. The company under the com
mand OF Captain Bland. put up a fin
ished exhibition. They had a snap and
a fast cadence that was almost wholly
their own. The boys and girls from
across the creek have hopes for the
palm this evening
II was nearly dark when Company X.
the last Technical company. came on
the fleld- It was hard for the Judges
10 distinguish errors, but the pencil
pushers were not idle. The drilf was
snappy. but without that quality OF ex-
cellenCe displayed by certain of the
companies earlier I'm the day. Capt
Sternburg was in complete control OF
the company during the entire maneu-
VeTS
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WHEN HE'S PROPOSING.

BlanChe-"I like a man who speaks
right out from the shoulder. Don't
you2"
lsabel-"Oh, 1 don't care ANYTHING
about the shoulder part of il, as long
as he speaks OUT
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Wagner Purchases Home.

Henry G. Wagner has purchased the
two-story brick dwelling 1921 P street
northwest, being one of the Pearson
houses. Mr.. Wagner bought the house
for a home.
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AFTER PROPHECY
AND KISS, HE DIED
Sudden Collapse of Thomas
A. Brown.
HEALTH APPARENTLY GOOD
Well-Known Citizen of Washington in
Best of Spirits Few Moments
Before the End.

Il am afraid. mother. this will be
the last kiss"
Thomas A Brown. one Of the Oldest
and best-known citizens of Washing
ton. apparently in sound health and the
best spirits. kissed his wife yesterday
afternoon. addressing her in the old
phrase Of cOnjugal affection. He spoke
in prophecy. for within half an hour
an attack of heart disease had ended
his life.
Was Seventy-0ne Years Old
Mr.. Brown came from his office TO his
home. AZ NJ street northwest. for lunch
con. He ate a hearty meal. and seemed
TO enjoy It greatly. Shortly afterward.
seeming a bit tired. and for a moment
d bit depressed. he went to his room.
Before he went he kissed his wife and
made MS prophetic statement. Shortly
afterward he called TO her He was suf-
fering for lack OF breath. and she called
In physician. Efforts TO prolong ltfe
were fTuitleSS. however and in a few
minutes Mr.. Brown passed away.
Mr.. Brown was seventy-one years old.
ana while for the last few months he
had not seemed TO ENJOY all Of his ac-
customed vigorous health and strength
his family and friends ascribed what
ever casual troubles he endured TO the
encroachment Of age
and all his life had lived in Washington.
He engaged in business as a decorator
in 1850. and fifteen years later established
his offices al 14l7 r street northwest.
where he has been located ever since.
He was one of the first business men
IN that section Of the city. As a deco
ratoF he was regarded as an expert.
Had Host of Friends.
His family was the center OF his inter
eSts and his home life ideal in every
particular. His friends loved him and
there were many poor persons in the
city who were the recipients Of his con
slant bounty. One old woman. whom
he had supported for many years, called
at the house yesterday afternoon when
she heard of his death. She was per
mitted TO look upon the still face of her
benefactor, and, in the excess of her
grief, tainted away.
Mr.. Brown leaves a widow. Mrs. Mar
garet A Brown, and five children-WaI-
ter A. and Thomas 4. Brown. jr.. Mrs.
JOHN Woerner Mrs William Z. Green
field, and Miss Bessie Brown.
The funeral will take place from the
residence at 3 o'clock tomorrow after
noon
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HANDS RAW WITH
TERRIBLE ECZEMA
Suffered for Ten Years-Spreading
TO Body and Limbs Despite Efforts
of Three Doctors-Another Re-
markable and Speedy
CURE BY THE
CUTICURA REMEDIES

al had eczema on nv hands for ten
years. At first IL would break out onIy
u winter. Then II finalT carne 70
The Washington times., 1906-06-06
Record Crowd Sees the
ManeuVerS at American
League Bail Park.
FINAL DRILL TODAY
President Will Present Flag
to Victorious Company
After the Drill.

The first half Of the nineteenth annual
competitive drill OF the High School
cadets was ushered IN yesterday after
noon at American League Park, when
Company D Of the Technical School
marched on the field 10 execute the pro-
gram of fifty numbers. which meant de-
feat or victory for that institution.
4 tumultuous throng OF 5000 were on
hand to cheer their friends to victory.
Each movement was applauded, whether
in the estimation Of the judges Il mer-
tied applause or not Yesterday five
companies drilled. and among them
some formidable contestants for the
prize banner I'D the red ribbons. Today
six companies will dril. the flag will be
presented, and a regimental drill VIII
conclude the maneUvers.
Myriads o. pretty girls. anxious moth
ers and fathers. and noisy small broth
ers filed the grandstand and pavilion.
which were bright IN their gala decOra-
tions OF bunting and school pennants.
Ali day yesterday squads from the differ
ent schools We're busy with bunting,
hammer and nails. making attractive the
section of the stands allotted 70 each
by the director of high schools
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, Fred Heupel. who has been a clerk in
the Office of the Georgetown Gas Light
| Company for several years, has resigned
his position, having become a member
1 of the firm OF Heupel, Holloran & Win
1 ship, OF Alexandria, Va. which will
manufacture a newly patented lock.
Mrs Randall Hagner has been appointed
/ TO fl the vacancy made by Mr.. HeupeTs
resignation.