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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-07-18
LABAN.

Mrs, Robert Forrest, of York
County, is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Elkanah Dogs, of
Winter HarbOr.
Miss Annie Il, HIdgins, who
has been visiting her sister il
Hampton, returned TO her home
last Tuesday reporting a fine trip,
Miss Mary S. Minter, of Beaver
Dam. is spending this week at
Poplar Grove with Mr.. and Mrs.
Rudolph Small.
Mr.. Otis Kemp Of North, spent
Saturday and Sunday with Mr..
George Calls Of Laban.
Miss Pearl. Machan, of Garden
Creek, is visiting her sister, Mrs
Hndgins of Gwynns Island.
Mrs. Oliver M. Hudgins spent
last week with her parents, MIR.
and Mrs. Otis Diggs.
Mrs. Willie Owens and and
two little children of Berkeley, are
spending Il few months with her
mother, Mrs. Thomas ]. Hurst.
of Garden Creek.
Miss Sadie a. BROMLEY will
leave next week Tor Norfolk and
NC, where She will visit her
sisters.
Miss Viola Hudgins spent last
Wednesday night with her
cousins. Mary S. and Sadie Min
ter, Of Beaver Dams.
Mr.. George Hunt Of Port Hay
wood, gave to the young people
of Beaver Dams, a delightful
party on July 9th. i'll honor of his
daughter. Mrs. Mason Hudgins
of Newport News. Among those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
ry Collins and son. Misses Carrie
and Laura Armstead, Carrie and
Fannie G. Diggs. Mary S. and
Sadie Minter and Rozelia Stuart.
Messrs. Harry, LOnzor and Gran
vile Hudgins. Rodger and Willie
Brooks, Baron Minter, Calvin
Thomas. George Calls and Harry
Diggs. At a late hour all left iOl
their homes, wishing to so agar
soon.
Mrs. Willie Minter spent Tues
day last with her parents. Mr.anC
and Mrs. Albert Diggs of White,
Harbor. Three Chums.
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MOB JACK.

Miss Mamie Dunstan of of Nor
folk. is the guest of Mrs. II. T.
Philpotts.
We are glad to learn that Mrs.
]. F. Philpotts, who has been at
Bedford Springs for several weeks,
is slowly improving.
Miss frankie Davis, Mr.. 7. F.
and Ellis White, returned to Nor
folk on last Thursday, after at
tending the funeral of Miss Carrie
White.
The sad intelligence OF the
death of Miss Carrie White will
be a great shock to her many
friends. She died on Tuesday,
July 9th, at the Sarah Leigh
Hospital, where she had been
studying for the past three and-T
half months to be a trained nurse
of aCnte appendicitis, followed by
peritOnitis. Her remains were
brought 70 Mathews on Wednes-
day. and taken to Grace Church
for the funeral, after which they
were followed by a large con-
course of relatives and friends to
the family burying ground, where
they peacefully await the resur-
surecticn morn.
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DIGGS.

This neighborhOod was shocked
Sunday afternoon when the sad
news Of the drowning Of Mr. 0. s.
Morgan, second mate Of the
steamer Mobjack, and son Of Mr..
Forrest. reached this place. He
was one Of Mathews most prom
ising young med. His parents.
brother and sisters are almost
heartbroken. He was the first one
of the family to give up the spirit.
He spent every other Sunday at
home. His body has not been
found yet. The family has the
sympathy of the entire ncighbor-
hood.
Mrs. Virgil Smith of South Nor
folk is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Geo. Sadler.
Mr.. G. S. Diggs spent few
days of last week with his father,
Mr.. B. NJ. Digs. He was Oh the
Mobjack when Mr.. Morgan MAS
drowned and was almost crazed
with grief when he saw the chum
OF his boyhooa days disappear.
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WHITE MORGAN.

A very pretty wedding took
place at the Oak Grove Christian
Church on Wednesday night, July
18TH. The contracting parties
were Mr.. Jesse White and Miss
Mary Morgan both of Whites
Neck. Miss Minter presided at
the organ and Rev. G.. w. Rema-
gen solemnized the marriage.
After the marriage the company
returned TO the home of Mr. ELEVEN
Whites. for refreshments.
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To THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS o

To THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF
THE COUNTIES OF MIDDLESEx
AND MATHEWS:
/ am a candidate for the House
of Delegates for the legislative
district composed Of the counties
Of Mathews and Middlesex. sub
ject to the action Of the Demo
cratic party, either by primary
or by a convention. Should | be
selected as the standard bearer of
my party and be elected at the
general election in November
next, l promise that l will use all
feeble ability in protecting and
guarding all of the varied inter
ests of this district and Caring for
the general welfare Of this con-
stituency.
l will give my best efforts to
the oyster and fish industries, and.
if possible. have some material
changes made which will enure to
the interest OF this people. 1t
will be my aim to do what l can
to greatly improve our public
schools. The improvement of
our county roads shall be consid-
cred and will do my best to attain
that end. The Confederate SOL
dieI and widows of Confederate
soldiers shall have as large pen
siOns as the finances will permit,
if my little influence and vote can
do it. 1 will endeavor to do my
whole duty and will be faithful to
the trust committed TO my hands.
Your very obedient servant.
]. w. y. HAYNES.
Cobbs Creek, Va,
May 20, 1907.
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Direct TO the Consumer
PURE RYE, BOURBON and
CORN WHISTLES.

Below we offer you a selection
Of standard brands of known
Purity, Age and Excellence, af-
fOrding you the opportunity Of
saving between IS and 50 per
cent. on same and only ask a
sample order to demonstrate the
superiority of the goods over
others of like price.
We pay Express charges and ship
IN u pl0iR SeaIed DQckdgc.
Four full quarts Tyron's Best
Rye, 10 years. express prepaid,
$500.
Tyson's Aibemarle Club Rye,
s years old. four full quarters,
express prepaid. $500.
Tyson's Norfolk Rye, 6 years
old, four full quarts, express pre-
paid, $2.75.
Tyson's Exposition Kentucky
Rye, 4 years old. four full quarts,
express prepaid, e.. 80.
Tyson's Pure North Carolina
Corn Whiskey, four full quarts,
express prepaid, So. 80.
TysOn's Pure Mountain Apple
Brandy, four full quarts, express
prepaid. So. so.
Tysons Apple Brandy, 2 years
old, express prepaid, four full
quarts, 81. 80.
You run no risk in dealing with
us. for If what. we send is not
satisfactory in every way return
1t TO us at our expense and vour
money will be returned TO you.
AlbGmaTl0 Dist. Co,
3l-SS Brewer ST., Norfolk, Va.
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MISS SADLER'S BIRTHDAY PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs. Napier Sadler
gave their daughter Eula a de-
llghtful birthday party on Mon
day evening. July s. Their beau
tiful home at Tabernacle was
brightly illuminated and hand
somely decorated. Miss Eula
cordially received the guests.
An@ong those present were: Mr..
<a1d Mrs. ]. Shedd White and
little son Walden, Mrs. Mamye
Over, oNnd three children and a
great my others. At 10 o'clock
all wei nshered into the dining
room; which was tastfully deco
rated, and we're served with ice
cream. cake, fruits, and other
3 dainties. Games were induled in
A-during the evening. The party
broke up At a late hour after haV-
jag spent a delightful evening.
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To THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF
THE COUNTIES OF MIDDLE
SEX, MATHEWS, GLOUCESTER,
KING AND QUEENAND ESSEX,
COMPOSING THE THIRTY
NINTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT:
respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the nomination to
the Senate of Virginia subject to
the action Of the Democratic
party as expressed through its
properly constituted authorities,
and promise if elected to repre-
sent the district to thebest of my
ability. Respectfully,
INO. X. SAUNDERS.
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To THE DEMOCRATS OF THE
THIRTY-N1NTH SENATORIAL
DISTRICT:

To THE DEMOCRATS OF THE
THIRTY-N1NTH SENATORIAL
DISTRICT:
With a profound appreciation
of the high honor which the
Democrats OF this Senatorial Dis
triCt have twice conferred upon
me, | beg leave to announce my
candidacy for a denomination as
the Democratic candidate for the
Senate of Virginia. In making
this announcement feel it to be,
pertinent and proper that | shop s
say to the splendid constituency
that has so signally hoporcd me,
that should their partiality again
select me as their standard bearer
and ultimately as their represen-
tatiye, | shall in the future. as |
have endeavored to do in the
past, devote my energy and what
ever ability l may possess to their
service. Having an ambition to
have my course in the Senate
again approved by my constit-
uents. l beg to assure you that l
shall make an active canvass Of
the district, giving public &C
counts of my stewardship in
every county. and at the appoint
ments which l shall make | shall
invite my opponent to participate
in the discussion of my public
record and the issues Of the hour.
If you shall believe that my
service to my people as their rep
resentative merits a denomination
at your hands and a continuance
Of the generous support you have
heretofore given me, shall again
be deeply grateful. And if the
uncertainties politics and the
sovereign wisdom of the Democ-
racy of the Thirty-uinth Sena-
torial District shall retire me TO
kprivate life. | shall still be found
lighting in the ranks.
4 Very truly yours,
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To My FELLOW CITIZENS OF
MATHEWS AND MDDLESEx
COUNTIES:
l hereby announce myself a
candidate for election to the
House of Delegates from the dis
trict composed of the counties of
Mathews and Middlesex, subject
Ia the wishes Of the Democrats
of said district as expressed in
primary or convention.
Respectfully.
w. ID. EVANS.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-07-18
Davis Yellow Metal
Copper Paint.

is the American Standard Of Elk
cellence. The question arises,
WHY? Because it carries analy-
sis and guarantee on every can,
telling plainly what you are get
ting for your money. 1t is need
less to say this would not appear
UNLESS 1T WERE PURE
AND THE VERY BEST PAINT
THAT MONEY AND BRAINS
CAN PRODUCE.
Ask your dealer.
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CANDIDATES CARDS.
TO M FellO10-CitizeRS Of Math-
ems IOURtU:

~ my FCttOlC-C(tLSC/lS ~ mum
ems County:
L beg leave to announce my
candidacy for the Democratic
Nomination for the office of
Treasurer of Mathews County, in
the primary to be held on July
20, 1907. l appreciate the kind
ness of the people in having four
years ago elected me to this re.
spohsible office, and have en-
deavorcd to perform it's arduous
duties, honestly. courteously and
to the best of my ability.
Under the constitution | can
only serve one more term, If |
am your choice at this election, |
shall continue to serve you faith
fully as have endeavOred TO do
i'll the past.
Yours Very Respectfully,
J. ]. BURKE.
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G. B. Bu5hans ,csti6es after four years

@. b. Burhans, of Carlisle Center,
n. y, writes: About four years
ago 1 wrote you stating that I had
been entirely cured of severe kidney
trouble by taking less than two bottles
Folcy's Kidney Cure. 1t entirely
stopped the brick dust sediment, and
pains and symptoms of kidney disease
disappeared. 1 am glad 60 say that
1 have never had 4 return of any of
those symptoms during the four years
that have elapsed and am evidently
cured TO stay cured. and heartily rec
ommend Foiey's Kidney Cure TO any
one suffering from bladder or kidney
trouble. Sold by all drugg ists.
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To THE DEMOCRATS OF MATHEWS
COUNTY:

The Democratic County Com
mittee having called a primary.
to be held on July 20. 1907. for
the selection of Democratic can
didates for county offices, l beg
leave to respectfully announce my
candidacy for the nomination in
that primary for the Office of
Commemorative Attorney. Pro-
foundly appreciating the gener-
osity of the people of Mathews in
giving me at the last election this
responsible office unopposed,
conscious of having fulfilled its
high duties honestly and without
fear or favor, l indulge the hope
that whether or not it shall be my
fortune to have opposition at this
time, | may receive your cordial
endorsement and your vote in the
primary TO be held Saturday,
July goth next. Respectfully,
L. c. GARRETT.
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stimulation Without Irritae,on.

That is tho watchword That il
what Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup
does. Cleapses and stimulates the
bowels without irritation in any form.
Sold by all druggists.
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To Ny FFLLow-CIrIzENs OF
MATHEWS COUNTY:

MAI HEWo OOUNI4.
| desire TO announce my can
didacy for the Office of County
Sheriff, in the primary ID be held
July Goth next. ! have endeav-
ored in the past to perform the
duties OF the Office fearlessly and
honestly, and if your partiality
shall again select me to this posi-
ton, l shall try to rel ay your
kindness with faithful service.
Thanking you for your generous
support III the past. l am re-
spectfully, JOHN L. MILLER.
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To My FELLow-CITIzENs OF
MATHEWS Co.
Upon the solicitation Of my
friends l have decided to be a
candidate for Sheriff to be voted
for Nov. s. If you select me to
this position l shall try to repay
your kindness with faithful service
to the best of my ability. Yours
very truly, Il. Is. HOWLETT.
July ?, 1907.
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To M MatkesOS Friends.

To Ny .NatkctOS Friends
You will please take notice,
that l am a candidate for the Of
flee of Justice of the Peace, in the
Westville District and beg your
support, promising like all other
candidates. before the election to
do wonderful things. I&ll sim
ply say this and this alone, that
if you see fit to elect me, will
serve you TO the becSof my kcow-
ledge. Respectfully Yours.
WIN. II. MILLER.
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NOTICE.

| have fine launch which /
will sell at reasonable price or
will sell the engine or boat sepa-
ratcly; engine, 81 horsepower;
boat, 24X5.2. Call to see
DIR. a. NJ. MARCHANT.
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To THE DEMOCRATS OF MATHEWS
COUNTY:
l hereby announce my candi-
dacy for the Democratic nomina-
t, X, for Supervisor for the West
we Magisterial district in the
primary to be held July 20, 1907.
Respectfully,
PERCIVAL HICKS.
NORTH, Va, June Is, 1907.
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TO THE VOTERS OF THE PIANKI-
TANK MAGISTERIAL DITMCT:
l respectfully announce myself
a candidate for the office of SUI
pervisor for this district, subject
to the action of the Democratic
party, to be held on July 2o,Ioo7.
If you want better roads l re-
spectfully ask you to cast your
vote for me and oblige yours very
respectfully Joseph r. Williams.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1907-07-18
Qnick relief for Asthma Sufferers,

Foley's Honey and Tar affords inn
mediate relief 20 asthma suffers in the
worst stages and if taken in time will
effect a cure. Sold by all druggists.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-02
COMPLAIN OF HUCKSTERS.
Retail Grocers Want License Fees of
street Vendors Raised,

Representatives OF the Retail Gr0cers'
Association had hearing before the
Commissioners yesterday, at which c. +.
DiSgs, attorney for the association. asked
that the license fee Of the hucksters be
raised from Sl2 to the highest reasonable
figure.
The reason given was that the interest
of the general public demanded such
action on account of the alleged inferior
grade of merchandise handled by these
hucksters. when free from the stringent
regulations and exempt from heavy fines
That huCKSterS are notorious for their
shOrt-Weight measures was also alleged
by the representatives Of the assOcia-
tion. The Commissions have taken the
matter under advisement
The Washington herald., 1907-11-02

Upon the request of Superintendent of
the United States Capitol Elliot Woods.
and on the recommendation Of Hack
Inspector Cats C0mmissiouer West has
approved the change OF location OF hack
stand, No. Z, from the east side Of First
street west, south OF the Pennsylvania
avenue entrance 20 tHS C3F.to. grounds.
10 a position on the south side OF Penn
sylvania avenue northwest. near the B1-
tanic Gardens
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Remembers Her Relatives.

Sarah A White, who died October %
by will dated October 10. 1897. directs
that her estate. both real and personal
be sold and the proceeds divided as fol
lows: To her nephews. Claude White
John White. and Kinsley White. OF
Greencastle, Pa. 500 each; to her nieces
Sallie Bryson. of Baltimore. and Maud,
Feeser, Of Waynesboro, Pa, $500 each
The residue is bequeathed to the tesla
trix's brother, Harry NJ. White. Of
Greencastle, Pa, who is also named a.
executor.
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LOCAL MENTION.
EXCLUSIONS rn-nAY

To Fort Monroe, Norfolk Newport News. and all
points S0uth-Nortolk and Washington night steam
ers every evening IN the year at $50 and day
steamer daily at & a. 10.
To Mount Nemon-Steamcr AIacalastsr daily. 10
e. m. and go T. n. from Seventh street wharf.
To Rock Creek Bridge, Zool5gial Park Chevy
Chase. and keusingt0n-Cars from Fifteenth street
and New York avenue eYcry fifteen minutes
To AleXandria-Fery steamer LEczawanua every
hour and a hall frOm a. Ia 10 & ,. n
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FARM SCHOOL A SUCCESS.
Mr. MacfarIand Inspects Blue Plains
Industrial Home.

Commissioner Macfarland, returning
from visit yesterday afternoon to the
Industrial Home School for Colored
children at Blue Plains, the District
farm opposite Alexandra, said that the
progress made in establishing the school
since the first Of July, when it began,
was remarkably good
He said great credit for what has been
accomplished was due to Prof. George
w. Cook, of Howard University, former
member Of the board of charities, the
superintendent, and his wife
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Mrs. suIlivnn,s Will

BY viii dated May %, 1901, Mrs. Jo-
hanna Sullivan who died October q
devises her estate TO her daughter. Mrs.
Johanna Wilson, and to the children OF
another daughter, MRS. Margaret Bolac.
these children being Mary. Josephine.
John, Marguerite, Bernard and William
Lee Bolac. John J. Sheehy is named as
executor.
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1nc snrnd Enni. M

And paid TO the bank al the end of each
the Bankers Life Association Assets.
Sll,00000 James Moore District Mana
ger, 62l 18th ST. uW. Phone Main PISS
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Is the purest and best medicinal whisky
on the market. Physicians recommend it
Phone Main 20S2-J0seph T. Fegan. 90.
9Th st. nw.-for a fun qt., 81 delivered.
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.SKIRTING The POLE
Amundsen Tells of Trip by
Northwest Passage.
FROM ATLANTIC TO PACIFIC

Famous Explorer i'm Lecture De-
scrihes Experiences i'm Voyage
North Magnetic Pole, the Chief OBJ
ject of thc Expedition, Achieved,
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Music at Harycy's
.nings from S to midnight.

81 IA Gallon for Reis;nger's Ice Cream.
And it is guaranteed under the Pure-food
Law, Serial No. 1859. 235 q ST. NV.
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Invitations have been ISSUED To the ex-
ercises in connection with the iustaIIa-
uou Of Wilbur Patterson ThrikeId. d. d..
IL. D.. as president Of Howard Univer-
sity, ana for the celebration of the for
ueth anniversary Of the founding OF the
institution. To take place November "a
and 10. Justice job Barnard. IL. D.. of
the District Supreme Court win preside
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The Hrnlth of E.Nrrr IInme

PiStOriO'S Concert Band i very popu-
| lar at the Rink. All the latest music
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Camped for Two Years.

The party many days after leaving
Prescott Island reached land. which Capt.
Amuudsen decided upon as "a stopping
place. and where Tie expedition remained
for almost TWO years. hunting. making
meteorological observations and getting
acquainted with tHe various tribes OF
Esquimaux. They killed more than 100
reindeer for food for themselves and the
dogs. Meteorological observations Were
made az this point without Interruptions
for nineteen months
Christmas approached and many days
before preparations were made 10 prop
eriv observe the day which was done
n the best possible manner, considering
the surroundings. The weather ranged
between 90 and so degrees below the
freezing point.
Esluimo family life WAS described as
being happy, as rule but the speaker
said that murders and suicides were not
unknown evils. on account OF the male
sex being more numerous than the fe-
male. it is no uncommon occurrence that
ONE woman would have two or more hus-
bands. said the speaker. The religion of
N.l'>t litu Oh lNt df'ut Luhe. WHO. RdpI
AmUdsen declared. resemb!ed the In
dian very closely, consisted in the belief
that those who led "a good life would.
after death go to the happy hunting
grounds, while the others would 20 into
the earth
The ship which carried the party on
this remarkable voyage is at present at
the Mare Island Navy Yard, san Fran
cisco. where it is guarded By men-Of-War
of the United States navy.
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That money can buy are sold by James
+. Oyster, 9Th and Pa. ave. Choicest print
buffers from leading creameries. 5-Ib.
boxes 'FOur-Leaf Clover a specially.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-02

Enjoy Yourself skating as the Rink,
ana listen 10 PistoTiUS S Concert Band.
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Is sateguarded by the use of Schneider
Malt Bread. Ii embodies the maximum
Of nourishment with highest drliciousuess
order Il Tor your table. All gTUcgT~. Er.
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CanitnI Hnck Stnnd rhnnrcd-

lCc Minute TapiOca. Ilzc: Zoe Puddiue. &C..
Zoe cans WilbuTs Cocoa. Sc. l5c Whsk
BrOoms. Sc. j. IT, y. Fyles Stores
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Installation Exercises

Fine breakfast, Lunch. OF Dinner
For Ice New Randolph. 1904 q 81. -W.
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Purisslma superinr 80 IrhlsI,
Fegan,s GranviIIe -

Ripe with age and of the meu0west de
veiopment A whisky Of medicinal value.
VIM. Cannon. 1Z2J 1th st. Phone \. 5-s.
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The Menu at Bobinger.s Restaurant

Includes all SedSQnabi- game and sea food
steaks, chops. DC. SpeCillties. AI. Fried
Chicken, Hot Biscuit. ana Potomac Bass.
Moderate prices. 5l2 l2tl Phone a.S4
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Hnrvey,s Restaurant

:
VIII be open on Sundays hereafter from
I 2. IN. TO midnight
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Table d'Hote Dinner. 75c; Luncbe. A.,

la carte. Park Hotel Winter Garden. y. Y
ave. and Qth ST. Hungarian Orchestra
during lunch, dinner auG supper.
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sweet NiOIess, 25c Per Bunch.
Kramer, the Florist, ZIG Z st. M.
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Showing every step of his trip by
means Of splendid lantern slides, Capt
Roald Amundsen, of Christiania Nor
way, the famous Norwegian explorer, told
the story of the first successful passage
around the north coast Of North America
from tho Atlantic to the Pacific as ac-
complshed by him. before the National
Geographic Society, al the National Rifles
Armory, last night
The lecturer introduced his subject by
stating that the chief object of his ex-
pedition had been to locate the magnetic
pole, which he achieved. He then pro-
ceeded to give a description Of his vessel
and the men who were his companions
on The remarkable trip. After crossing
the Atlantic, the speaker said, they sailed
30 Greenland which practically was the
starting point of the expedition which
Rev Or. Edward Everett Hale, at "a
recent meeting in Boston. signifed as
the most important event iu the first
decade of the twentieth century. In
Greenland the party made excursions into
The drift ice and shot seals. laying in a
supply of provisions for the voyage.