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GENERAL NEWS GATHERED
ON THE RIVER FRONT

Steamer Harry Randall. which has been
at the shpyard at Newport News Va,
for the past three weeks undergoing an
overhauling of her hull aud being repaint-
ed and decorated In preparation for the
summer traffic on the river, completed tho
work yesterday, and this morning she re-
iieved the steamer Pocahontas on the
James river route between Norfolk and
Richmond. The Randall will he on the
James river route for about two weeks,
while the Pocahontas is receiving her spring
overhauling. When the Randall returns to
this city she will resume her place on the
lower river route. relieving the steamer
Wakefield, which is to receive her spring
painting and cleaning up.
Arrived: Schooner Thomas J. ShyroCk,
lumber, from a North Carolina point for
the dealers; schooners Oakland and Clara
Leonard, cord wood. from a river point
scow Sea King, pine lumber. from river
point: schooners DreadnauSht, Amanda, +.
Lewis, Dove and George Walker, oysters.
from Potomac beds: bugeye HaZelene, cord
wood from a river point.
Sailed: Bugeyes Willard and Edna &
Nellie, for fishing shores down river: sloops
Eta and May, for lower river points TO
load oysters; schooner Winnie Windsor.
oysters. for lower river to plant: schooner
William ii. Mcclure, for Nomini TO load
for this city; barge aDniel. from Alexandria
with soft coal and ice-making machinery
for Colonial Beach.
Memoranda: Schooner Sdonia Curley has
been chartered to load a cargo of pine lun-
Der the RappahaHnock river for this
port; schooner Richard Dale. with a cargo
for this port. was yesterday evening report;
ed in the river below Fort Washington
bound up: schooner William Sommers has
completed the unloading OF her cargo of
lumber and is lying here awaiting sailing
orders.
The little power barge Tefcle. which early
off a1faaTr
creek and was towed into port here by
the power bar,a Adelaide, completed re-
pairs at Reagans boatyard yesterday ana
has. returned to service on the river between
this citY and posey's wharf in Mainland.
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GOOD TEMPLAR ACTIVITIES.
Meeting of Subordinate Lodges Dur
ing the Week.

Friendship Lodge. No II, International
Order. of Good Templars. met In Me!ford
Hail. Sth and | streets northeast, Monday
evening and was visited by Mr. l. l.. Corby.
Mrs Corby and Mr.. S. w. Russell. Mr..
Richard w. Waldron. chief templar, pre-
sided.
Pie business routine having been dis
posed of, a social session held, after
which a good of the order exercise was
conducted by the chair. odd Times, Old
Friends. Old Love-" was the title of
selection read and commented upon by Mr..
Russell; an address, containing an appeal
to members for greater activity along Good
Tpmplar fines. was given by Mr.. Corby; a
report of the revival of interest in temper
ance work was made by Mrs Emma F..
Bishop, and temperance talks were given
by Mrs. Corby and others.
A proposition for a public meeting in
joint aid of Friendship Lodge and Undine
Juvenile Temple the second Monday even
ing in May was approved.
Minnehaha Lodge, No. /, I. o. G. T, held
a session in Pythian Temple. 1912 9th street,
| Tuesday evening. Mr.. Arthur Jett, chief
tempiar presided
ARRANGEMENTS we're made for paying a
fraternal visit 10 Fidelity Lodge, Bethesda,
the second Friday evening in May. \ drill
IN tie lflll4dlDIN WI ~ NslS @if-tt. III -
Albert Ogg entertained with piano solos,
Mr.. Jet with songs. Mrs Carrie Smith,
accompanist. Mr.. Charles Somerset read
a temperance selection and addresses on
lodge work as aid 10 the temperance cause
were givep bv Messrs. Mcdaniel. White,
H. f. Smith, Russell and Miss Nina Hig-
don, and humorous recitation by NJ.
Jessup
Excelsior Lodge. No 21 / 0. c. T.. met
in EIks' Hail, 912 Pennsylvania avenue,
Wednesday evening Visitors were present
from Perseverance and Minnehaha Lodges.
Mr.. ]. S. Freeman chief templar. presided
and Miss Josephine Richmond. pianist led
In the odes.
The initiatory degree was conferred on
Miss Lula Freeman. Mrs. Freeman OF
regalia committee reported progress and
announced that Mr.. and Mrs. jenkins would
entertain Excelsior social a their residence
22IS 9th street. next Monday evening.
a social session was held followed BY
a good of the order program. Miss Rich
mond in charge. Mr.. Russell read selec-
tions and spoke upon the work being done
in this city in the interest OF Juvenile
Templary Mr.. c. W. Jenkins read tenn
peran,e story. Mr. Alfred Wilkinson gave
recitals both dramatic ard humorous. Mrs.
Freeman recited temperance poem. Vocal
solos were rendered by Hiss Susan. Miss
Richmond aeeempauist. Mr.. Corby re-
cited Miss Richmond closed The exercises
with piano selections.
Mr. A. L. Embrey and Mr.. William
Burgess were elected to ill vacancies in
the ouices of marshal and sentinel and
were Indicted into their respective POSI-
tons.
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Gale on the River.

The heavy gale from the northwest which
blew the greater part of the day yesterday
was the first of the spring gales this year,
and while the wind blew with considerable
force and caused quite low tides in the
river. no serious damage was done as far
as known A small sailing craft belonging
to MIR. John Boswell which was lying
berihed in one of the docks. was broken
away from her noorings by the violence
of the wind. but was soon caught and re-
turned to its berth uninjured. The big house
boat belonging to Mr.. Charles Heath. which
is kept anchored IN the rived off Alexandria.
Is reported to have been blown ashore On
the Maryland side of the river near Motley
Hall, but has been foated and returned 20
its anchorage.
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ADAM A. WESGHLER. AUCTI0NEFR.
Successor 10 James ". Radcliffe

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE. BEING HOUSES Nos $40
Ola, SIG, 51S AND 522 COLUMBIA ROAD d q
By virtue of certain deed Of tiust recorded in
Llpef No 2sgl. folio 211 seq. of the land rec.
quest or the party secured thereby, the under
signed trustees win sell, ut public auction in front
OF o., the respective premises on WEDNESDAY. THE
ElGHIEfNTH DAY OF APRIL AID 1866 BE.
GINNING AT HAlF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK p.
the following properties, situate in the county If
washington, District of Columbia viz: Lots Nos
thirty nine, fOrty-one, forty-two forty-thrae and
forty four, in Wiiknson's subdivision of lots In
block one %, Scheutzen Park, PER Plat la Coun-
ty Book 10, page IS. Of the Office of the surveyor
OF the District OF Columbia, her with the i'm
pToyements thereon, being houses Nos 512 5I4
5l6, 5lS and 522 Columbia road These lots with the
improvements thereon, VIII be sold separately one
Immediately after the sale of the other.
Terms: ODe-third cash, balance in equal Install
ments, IN one and two years with interest at six
per eentum from day of sale, secured upon the
property sold, or all cash, the option Of pur.
chaser. Deposit of 500 required on each house
at the time OF sale. Conyeyahcing fees, etc. etc.
at purchasers cost Terms of sale to be complied
with in fifteen days from day of sale otherwise
the trustees reserve the right resell the prop
erty the risk and OF the defaulting pur-
chaser, after 1--WE days advertisement OF such re.
sale in The Evening Star.
WHARTON E. LESTER
416 9Th st. NV,
MICHAEL ]. COLBERT
ALP 9th st. NV,
ap.-deSds Trustees.
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FUTURE DAYS.

By virtue Of authority vested in u.s. we will sell
at public auction In front of the premises or
THURSDAY. APRIL TWELFTH, 1906. AT FIVE
O'CLOCK PM. lot 50. in square 21o. improved by
handsome modern residence. containing sixteen
rooms and three bath rooms, as follows:
First floor: Hall, parlor. reception hail. music
room, dining room. kitchen and buffers pantry.
Double paruuetry flooring throughout first floor
Second floor: -Four bed and bath room.
Third floor: Three bed rooms and bath room.
Attic Nine feet In height in front and six in
rear.
Basement: Laundry. servants bath furnace
room, cellar and billiard room.
Gas and electric light; hot-water heat; finished
throughout In hard wood; Iarlor In mahogany
vestihules and bath in mosaic thing; Louis
NV decorations; elegant mantels throughout I.o,
"a by 1S9 to 30 foot alley. House "a by 50 feet.
Terms: Liberal and announced time of sale. A
deposit of $4,000 viii he required acceptance OF
bid. Conveyancing ard recording at purchaser s
cost Sale to be closed in fifteen DAYS May be In
spected April IL and r.
THOS. ]. OWEN & son, Auctioneers.
apr dads. eSu
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THOMAS ]. OWEN & son. Auor1oyEERs.

CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
H Hes s G1 mi si bh E T1E sPR MhSGs
BY virtue of decree OF the supreme Court OF
the District Of Columbia, passed in the Equity
q the premises, on TuEsDAY, THE TENTH DAY
O'CLOCK, the following described real estate, sit
uate in the city of Washington District of Co
and all the rights, ways easements, privileges and
appurenances to the same belonging or in any
Il, In square 81. beginning for the same at
point 49, 8" south of the ne. corner of said lot;
west 70'; thence north IL; thence west 1914
to public alley in the rear of said lot; thence
ming said part OF said LOT being improved by the
TIVE % frame dwellings Nos. sos and 80 I1th
Terms of sale One third OF the purchase money
to be paid on day Of sale or within fifteen l13)
third In two ~ years thereafter, with interest at
the rate of six 90 per centum per annum on such
deferred payments from day of sale until paid,
payable semi annually. The deferred payments to
be represented by the pronlissOry notes OF said
purchaser secured by deed of trust on the property
sold all cash. at the purchasers option. A
deposit of $500 to be made ON the day of sale.
purchasers cost. Terms to be complied with
within fifteen rs, days from day of sale. other
wise the trustees reserve the right to resell at
tbs risk and cost OF defaul.lng purchaser.
RALPH p. BARNARD, Trustee.
Columbian building.
ROBINSON WHITE. Trustee.
mh3o-d&dse su 6o2 street
CHANCERY SALE AT AUCTION OF VALUABLE
TRACT OF LAND IMPROVED BY A LARGE
THREErSrORY BRICK DWELLING. No. 1910
BRIGHTWOoD AVENUE NoRTHN EST.
By virtue of n decree of the Snprene Court or
the District OF Columbia passed III equity cause
ct sl No. 252I5, viii sell. at public anction,
in front OF the premises, on FRIDAY. THE rHlk-
TEETH DAY OF APRIL. A. ID. 1906. AT FIVE
O'CLOCK PM, part of lots six 90 and seven ID
in the subdivision known rPadsworth' as per
plat In Book Levy Coart, page -, one OF the
records Of the surveyors office for said District.
described follows: portion thereof in the
southeast of said lots fronting about 100
feet Brightwood avenue and running back 9
depth of go feet, and being the part marked
Reserved from subdivision In the subdivision by
John ID. Coughan, trustee, In County Book 10 at
containing about % $50 square feet of ground.
mere less, with the improvements thereon con-
sisting In part OF large brick dwelling known as
4o10 Brightwood
Terms of sale: One-third Of the purchase money
payable day of sale within fifteen Q5i days
In two t21 years thereafter. with interest Mt the
rate of six go per centHn per annuin, payable
semi annually the deferred payments to be rep
resented by the promssory notes OF the purchaser
secured by deed Of trust on the property sold;
or all cash. at purchasers optlen- A deposit OF
time OF sale. All conveyancing and recording at
the purchasers cost Terms to be complied with
within fifteen Coz days from day OF sale, other
wise the trustees the right to resell at the
risk ard cost OF defanlting purchaser.
GUY II. JOHNSON, Trustee.
]. D. 1oUGHI.AN. Trustee,
500 9Th 81. NV
ap3d&ds
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Light at Hog Island Inlet.

The lighthouse authorities are now pre-
pairing to establish range light at Hog
Island Inlet. Va. and the necessary piling
will be driven and other preliminary work
necessary for the safety of the light viii
be done within the next few days.
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ADAM A. WESCHLER, AUCTIONEER. -,
Successor to James W Rstcliffe.l


real estate, being 2-story brick
store and dwelling, No. 1900 n
street northwest; also frame
dwelling, No. 1902 n street north
west.
BY virtue Of certain deed of trust. duly re
cerded In Liber No 2762. folio III et seq,
the land records of the District of Columbia ana
at the requesr of the party secured thereby, we,
the undersigned trustees. viii sell. at public
ton. in front of the premises on THURSDAY,
THE NINETEENTH DAY OF APRIL, A. u. 1896.
AT -FOUR THIRTY O'CLOCK PM, part of origf-
bered one hundred ana sixteen (116j in the city of
Washington, District OF Columbia beginning for
the same at the northeast corner of the said lot
and square end running thence along The line
south and parallel to 10Th street forty-oue f4fl
feet, thence running east and parallel to street
hfty-two t52l feet to the line of 18th street and
thence running north along the line OF said 18th
street forty one t41) feet the place of begin
ming; together with the improvements rights etc.
Terms of sale: One-third OF the purchase money
70 be paid In cash. and the balance In two canal
ifstaliments, payable In and two years with
semi-annuaily, from day OF sale secured By deed
or trust upon the property sold. all cash at
Ia. option of the purchaser. A deposit OF 500
VIII be required Of the purchaser at the time OF
fees at the cost OF the purchaser. Terms OF sale
To be complied with within fifteen DAYS from day
or sale. otherwise the trustees reserve the right
TO resell the property at the risk and cost Of the
mene of such resale in some newspaper published
In the city OF Washington. d. C.
JOHN D. SULLIVAN.
PHILIP TINDALL ~
nv. , Trustees
ap7-d&ds 3
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Auction SALES.
Future DAYS.
Marcus Notes,
Auctioneer,
APO 9th St. N. w.
Special and absolute sale. within
my salesroons, 42o 9th ST., on
Tuesday, April 10,
At 40 AM,

OF o. beautiful parlor chairs and
o parlor suites. covered in tap
estry, silk damask and other rich
materials, for account OF an out-ot-
town manufacturer, TO pay freight
and storage charges, in connection
with brass beds, massive side
board, mirror-back china closet.
quartered oak buffet and so Amin
ster rugs Isles 3oXoo and 36x72).
Now on view.
Dealers andprivate buyers invited.
ap7-3t,5o
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c. Q. SLOAN . CO.. AucrIoNEERs. I4o7 G 81

PROVED REAL ESTATE. SITUATED OK
THE EAST SIDE OF 1ST ST. BETwEES
RHODE ISLAND AVE. AND ST NV
By virtue of certain deed of trust recorded
In lIber No. 2s3f. folio 1853 seq of the
land records of the District of Columbia the
undersigned will offer for sale, public auction
In front Of premises. on MONDAY, THE NINTH
DAY OF APRIL, 1906 AT HALF-PAST FOUR
O'CLOCK PM, the following described real es-
tate situate In the county of Washington in said
District. viz: Lots numbered forty-,hree t43l and
forty -four t44 In block numbered i've C5p In David
Moore and others subdivision of land known as
Moore and Barbour's addition to the city Of
Washington" as per plat recorded In liber county
No 13 folio 20 Of the records Of the Office OF the
surveyor of the District of Columbia. containing
in the aggregate eco square feet of ground more
less, unimproved.
Terms: 0ne-third cash balance IN equal ia.
stallments at one and two years, with interest
at per centum per annum, payable semi Il nnuaiiy
from the day of sale. and secured by deed of trust
the property sold. all cash. ut the purchaser
option deposit Of $4,000 on each lot will he
required at the time of sale. All conveyancine
and recording will be at the purchasers cost
Terms TO be complied with within tea days other.
wise the trustee reserves the right TO resell al
the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser
THE NATIONAL SAFE DEPOSIT. SAVINGS AND
TRUST COMPANY or THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA
BY THOMAS R. JONES. President,
uih2S-d&ds.exSu Trustee
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GEO. HYMAN. AUCTIONEER,

By virtue of an order OF the Supreme Court OF
the District of Columbia holding probate court
the undersigned Will SELL at public auction, to the
highest bidder. for cash. TUESDAY. APRIL
TENTH. 1906, AT TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON st
premises No 1902 ST. NV, the following per-
sonaI property: About AZ cords Of wood, more
less; machinery, 8 wagons, CARTS . sets of cart
harness. B sets single harness, / gray horse bay
horses. l buggy, push cart, l saddle and one
sleigh CAMPBELL CARRINGTON,- -
ape-4t'30 Administration.
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WILSON & MAYERs. AUcTIoNEERs.
SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE

AND PERSONAL. EFFTTS
By virtue of an order of the Supreme Cont Of
The District OF Columbia In adrrn. No. 1855 i
viii sell, at public auction, on the premises
No. l29 street northeast
TUESDAY, APRIL TENTH. AT 1880 A M,
All the household furniture and personal effects
OF the late James Frame.
Terms cash. WILLIAM HAMILTON Executor.
CoLDRES q fleming, Attorneys. apostle
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FOR RENT-TO PARTY OF MEANS DESIRING
choice large. furnished country home; modern
improvements; fine garden. fruit: convenient to
city; summer longer. Box 90, Star office
ap7-3ts
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FOR SALE-.AT RIyERDALE. ND, 5 ACRES OF
land, neat Groom cottage and barn, orchard of
assorted fruit located steam aud electric
cars; bargain; So $50.
BOOTHS FARM AGENCY, cor. 10th and co. Nv.
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FOR SALE-AT WOoDSIDE. ND, ALMOST NEW
Groom cottage, lot 150xl50; fruit and shade;
beautiful location; only 1920
BOOTHS FARM AGENCY, cor. 10th and &C. NV.
-
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mh2s.aI.sp.7

SALE OF PUBLIC rRoPERTY,-wAR DE
partment. April 2. 19oG-fhere will be sold al
yard OF State. War and Navy building. baskets.
buckets, carpets. chairs. typewrting machines,
furniture mating rugs. etc. Articles TO be re-
moved without delay. at risk and expense of par-
chaser. NJ X. THoRP. Chief Of Supply Div.
ap2-6t
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FOR SALE-5 MINUTES WALK FROM CHEVY
Chase About 80 Geo 50. TT, with two-story
and attic dwelling, containing rooms, BATH
pantry, cellar, steam heat, auto shed. chicken
house, workshop. etc. Abundant shade and some
fruit Price, $500. r., F.. BRADLEY,
apI-3f,eS I4IS f St
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FOR SAIE-ON THE ROCKVILLE TROLLEY, 51a
acres OF rich land, 6-room home, barn, wagon
she'd meat house. house, brick dairy house
and other outbuildings; bargain; $500.
BOOTHS FARM AGENCY, cor 10th and CO. NV.
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AUCTION SALEs=
ADAM A. wEsCHLER, AUCTIONEFR
Successor to James w. Rateliffe}

SALE OF Two+SToRY FRAME STORE AMI
DWELLING 20 ROOAIS) NO TAG 1gTrJ sg
N T., UNDER GOOD RENTAL.
On SATURDAY, APRIL FOURTEENTH 1909
AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM. / VIII sell nv nnbiic
auction, In front OF the premises lot 20 and part
OF lot II, In block % 'Rosedale and Isherwoad
in the city of Washington, d. c.. near the street
cars
Terms liberal and made known at time of sale
$50 deposit at time OF sale. Terms TO be com
piled with In fifteen days.
ap7d&dbs ADAM A. WESCHIER Auct
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STAR. CATALOGUE OF SUBURBAN HOME
AND FARM BARGAINS FREE. SEND FOR
1T. THE SoULE CO.. QncJ. $50 La. ave.
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FOR SALE-ARUNDEL on THE BAY; FINE
cottage. facing Chesapeake bay; corner lot,
50xtSI only 81 200. Why not buy this nice home
and summer there with your family? Finest fish
ing, boating and bathing.
BOOTHS FARM AGENCY cor, 10th and c. W.
Specialists on farm and country homes in Mary
TIN an5-St
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70 suit tenant: wide frontage; viii cover entire
lot. STONE g. FAIRFAX,
l342 New York ave- adjoining corner OF l4th.
up4 81
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HORSES AND VEHICLES.

FssR sAID-S SEAL BROWN FAMILY COUPE
| mare, pears old; 16iz hands, l.16o Ms; hall
/ WILKES; sound. gentle: price. e2xe T. D. HIGH
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TAKONIA PARK


Why buy lots or acreage in the woods ana
fields across puddles, creeks. rivers. without
convenience OF improvements and with anticipa-
tiou only. when sell you large and beautt
ful huilding lots in Takoma at the same price
per foot. with water, sewer, gas, granolthe side
walks near electric and steam railways. ready
for homes combining the best features of the
city and country life?
See before buying.
CoLLINS-GUERRY co, e2I 18th ST. NV.
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H. L. THORNTON.
With wM. II. SAUNDERS & CO. 1907 + st.

Win WM. II. SAUNDERS CO. I4Ot 2 81
FOR SALIENT \ BARGAIN. THE PRErrlEST
place in the prettiest suburb OF Washington;
rooms and bath Address G. F. CHISHOLM,
Garrett Park Md. CT patent Office.
For SALE-FALIS CHURCH. VA. BROOM
HOUSE BARN fine GARDEN shade. lawn near
SCHOOL CHURCHES, ELECTRIC and STEAM
cars Price, 81, 1856. Address QUICK BUYER"
Star office apT-3ts
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FARM TO RENT WITH PRIVl-
lege OF buying; from 10 TO 80 acres give full
description and price. L. DESHAYES, PAT p
d ". aD1-Itt
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FOR SALE-BARGAIN AT $T,500-HoUSE OF IL
X. and B., farm of 10 acres, Ammendale, Nd;
"a mile from steam and electric cars. fine water
and fruit: beautiful oak grove around house. Ap-
ply OWNER Room 49, Bond Bldg. mh24sS-tf
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FOR SALE-I4TH ST. BUSINESS PROPERTY
Ne1r IL ST; several very choice properties
ALSO
several pieces op 18th st. near G.
ALSO
q number of properties on G ST. between nth
and i4th. STONE & FAIRFAN.
1892 New York ave. adjoining corner OF .4ta.
sp1s9t
The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-11-16
STRIKING Clocks and Billiard PLAYER.

Striking Clocks and Billiard Players.
The salesman In the iewelry store
was talking of the merits of various
wall clocks to a patron and finally
pointcJ out one as a great bargain
"Not for me- interrupted the custom
er, that clock strikes and wouldn't
have il as a gift You're different
from be usual run ~ purchasers;
lhc prefer striking clocks comment
"a III" salesman
Yes but they don't keep pool.
rooms. explained the customer Il
want the clock for my establishment
and a striking clock would lose me
money Pool ana billiards are fascin.
atlng sames and players get 40 an
sorbed they forget all about time,
which they wouldn't do II there was
a clock striking regularly 4 clock
striking every hour in my place would
MAX o big hole in The receipts, and
| guess q clock that struck half hours
would put me out OF business. No sir
you don't find wise pooir00m keeper
hanging a striking clock In bis place"
Philadelphia Record
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NO GAN on SMALL SOLDIERS.
Go,srnmsn, Lowers the standard 10
Admit Porto Rioans.

W..Ir..u Concession fu The
sH.H. .lu.e or the Porto Rieauy is
made 200 general u,d- iuH issued
%, fh, general uaf OF DEE arm, pro.
.Itns That i've tee 100 inches shall
.. The minimum hc.ghI oI mou admit.
ted no the PORTO Ric,u provisional reg.
Intent Heretofore ibc minimum
h,llht fot The lnsulag vs.meui has
b,.,u n,r ,oei ave inches which be-
200, hrigm required .og admission %
the arcu.ar srmy In the Waited states
The new order docs not extend tu Mn
rer. NJ Tho PORTO Nirau regiments,
who will sull b. required IN come NJ
10 American standards
Other minimum measurements az,
also reduced b, the genera. order n
sropottluu iu the helshi Recruits
nye feel 40 inches tall are required
tu have chest measurement NJ "
inches 1T expiration and mobility u
the chest amounting 10 two inches
one hundred aud twenty four pounds
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