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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
HOOvERs HAVE GUESTS.

The Secretary OF Commerce and
Mrs Herbert Hoover had as their
| guests over the weekend Mr.. and
| Mrs. Edward Rickard, Of New York.
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The Secretary of Agriculture and
Mrs. Wallace will have their son-in-
law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. An
gus MacLay, from Detroit, as their
guest for short time.
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The minister of Rumania. Prince
Bibesco, is passing a few days in New
York.
Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss will leave
WASHINGTON on Sunday and will sail
shortly for Europe. She proposes to
remain abroad until the middle of
August and, after spending rome
| time in Paris and touring Alsace-Lor-
raine. will visit friends in England.
| -
Mrs. Thomas +. Walsh will be the
guest OF honor at the dinner to be
given tonight by the members of the
dancing class which has been meeting
| at her house twice a week all winter.
The dinner will be given at the Chevy
Chase Club and will be followed by
fancing.
Mrs. cambridge Colby. wife OF the
former Secretary of State, is visiting
MES. Charles w. Wetmore and will
be here through the present week.
| Mrs Wetmore gave an informal tea
| for her guests yesterday afternoon,
but Mrs. Colby is not accepting many
| invitations as she is recuperating
from a severe Illness.
| -
MRS. LANSING GOING ON VISIT.
Mrs. Robert Lansing expects to
leave Washington carly in May for a
fortnights visit at her home in
| WATERFOWL, n. Y. Later in the sea-
son Mr.. and Mrs. Lansing and her
mother, Mrs. John w. Foster, will go
| to Henderson Hsrbor, N. Y, where
they have a cottage and where they
have spent part of every summer for
| many years.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Belmont have
| returned to Paris fran Cannes and
are staying at the Hotel Ritz.
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Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Palmer
announce the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Florence Gertrude
Palmer, to oliver Wendell Holmes. of
New York, formerly Of Washington.
The wedding will take place on June
6 in the Church of the Good Shepherd
Mr.. Holmes and his bride will make
their home in New York. They are
both talented musicians.
=
Miss Alice Robertson, member of
Congress from Oklahoma, will go to
New York the latter part OF the week
to make a brief address at the annual
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
36-inch Imperial
LonQcloth. Yard
1211c

Imperial English Longcloth. with the
nice soft finish that makes it the best
material for undergarments for wom-
en- and children. Blue Ribbon special
for Tuesday only.
First FIoor-Lansburgh & Brother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
Women's White
Petticoats, Special
SOC

You'll realize the price is special when
you note the quality, the generous cut.
and the excellent workmanship of these
skirts selling at less than you'd pay for
the flounce.. =
Third F1eer-Lan sburSh & Brother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
Linen Laces, in
Matched Sets, Yard .
11O)C

Not regular 10c lace, but special sale
of fine quality machine-made linen lace
edges and insertions, n to 1 inch WIDE
especially wanted for trimming childrens
clothes.
First Floor-La nsburEh 4 Brother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
ChiMren's Dresses of q 40
Plaid Cinshams .pl.fC

And that is a very special price for
such dresses of gay plaid ginghams,
trimmed with white or contrasting col
ors of organdie and pique, on pockets,
belts and sashes. Sizes to IA.
Third Flo0r-LansburKh & Brother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
$500

Four different patterns to suit vari-
Gus tastes: each one a beauty. Heavy
weight and an excellent wearing quail
ity. Unmatchable value.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
Women's Envelope Ct o.
Chemi.e, Special .9l.Z4

Beautifully Chemise, Of nainsook
or flesh batiste, with lace-trimmed Jokes,
back and front, and strap or built-up
shoulders. We think you'll want several!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
Misses Wash Dresses 90 E0
Snecial. .QAsOV

A broken size lot Of "Mina Taylor
make dresses, all in Spring styles, made
in most attractive fashions, and priced
much higher when size range was COM
plete.
Third Floor-Laasburgh 4 Brother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
Size 1926. Pair. .Sl.SS

The n-feather-shed kind that
housewives appreciate. Covered with
art or blue striped ticking. Firmly
made and the best pillow value avail
able.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
Women's Night CT o.
Gowns of Nainsook .p1sAf

Slip-on Gowns Of nainsook heavy
enough to wear and wash we'll, but very
soft and smooth finish; laces and en-
broideries trim yokes, necks and sleeves.
Third Flssr-Lansburwh 4 Brother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
Mems Cambria 1Oo
Handkerchiefs, Each. :. .lVC

3 for Csc, so you see by purchasing
three, you save upon savings, for the
price is only Blue Ribbon privilege.
First Floor--Lansburgh 4 Brother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
Waxed Lunch Paper,
Sanitary, Package.

Keeps food fresh and clean. Picnic
season is at hand, so why not supply
sheets) at special Blue Ribbon price?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
Women's Silk Gloria CD OK
Umbrellas .DO.JC

silken sheen for rich appearance; Para
with ring or silk loop for safety.
First FIoor-LansburGh 4 Brother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
4O-inch Organizes,
Tuesday, Yard.

Fine, sheer quality Organdie in pure
white and all the popular cclors. Low
priced just in time for the class day
and Maytime party frocks. for which it
is the ideal fabric.
Fir.t FIoor-LansburYh 4 Brother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
lridescent Bugle Beads Ok,
1Oc, 3 Bunches for. .AO'

The fancy work fad; also the height
of fashion for decorating dresses,
blouses, hats and so on. Blue, black
and brown. Very snowy.
Fourth Floor-Lansburgh 4 Brother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
Boys Wash Suits, or
Blue Ribbon Special. .OO

Wash Suits of such quality that wise
mothers will take advantage of this spe-
cial price and buy them by the half
dozen. MILDLY. Oliver Twist, Coat Styles,
and Junior Norfolks, in attractive plain
and striped effects. Sizes 2h to 3 yrs.
Fifth FIo0r-Lansburgh Il Brother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
Turkish Towels, Blue Ok
Ribbon Day. Eeach. .OOS

An EXTRA SPECIAL-for these are
unusual quality all-white Turkish Towels.
well woven, heavy and absorbent to the
highest degree. Size 1895. A dozen
is not too many to buy!
First FIoor-Lan<burgh & Brother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
Lace Trimmed Scarfs, co..
Tuesday Special, Each. OOC

. 1t has been many a month since we
offered you such Scarfs at such little
price. We'll made, firmly stitched, fine
quality linene centers, and assorted
styles of lace trimmings. Size 1SxJ4.
First Floor-Lansburgh 4 Brother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
Children's Peg-Top G. M
Rompers, Special. +. .pl.UV

Splendidly-made Rompers of good
quality chambray and pink check ging-
ham. trimmed in white, and some with
solid white waists. Sizes for 2 to s
years.
Third FIeor-LansburEh 4 BROKER.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
Nina Taylor House CD IN
Dresses, Special. ;. .YAsOV

Most women know what "Mina Tay-
Tor" means for house dresses--and this
lot of broken sizes is up to every stan
dard. Made Of fine Bingham and per-
cale-it will be lucky lot of women
who buy them tomorrow for $3.50.
Third Floor-LausburEh 4 Brother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25

The Comptroller of the Currency.
Mrs. Crissinger, and Miss Crissingcr
were the guests yesterday OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Beverly Price Evans at luncheon
at their Chevy Chase residence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
Children's Ribbed Cot OOo
ton Hosiery, pair. NV

pairs for $1.00, and, as all sizes are
not included, we know that mothers will
welcome supply il she can find wanted
sizes. Black and white.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
Ribbons! They're
Here ut, Yard.

Ribbons are in greater demand than
for many a season, SO take advantage
Of this bargain. Plain taffeta, MORE,
plaids and Dresden.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25

Tub Blouses of LinenCC Ok
Dimity and Batiste. .spA.AC
A new showing of these most prac-
teal trim-looking Blouses in big variety.
Many models, high, low and convertible
collars Mostly tailored styles.
Second Floor-Lansburgh 4 Brother.
Trimmed Sash Curtains, O7o
So inches Long, Each. nv
Sash Curtains always look so cool and
wholesome, and this lot for special selling
tomorrow are particularly summary.
Ecru and white; lace edge.
Fourth FIoor-Lansbursh e. Brother.
See These Grass Rugs CE OK
9x12, at. .pCsCC
What is summer without cool floor
covering? Being able to save consid-
erably, it is to your interest to select
yours tomorrow. Brown, green and blue.
Very Special.
Fourth F1oor-Lansburgh Brother
Luncheon Sets of CD TX
Is Pieces, Special. !pc. ~
The most fastidious housewife could
ask no daintier table linen than these
sets of fine linene, embroidered in green,
blue, rose and all-white. 24-inch center
piece, 6 6-inch and 9-inch doilies.
First Floor-Lansbursh & Brother.
TOXIC Mercerized Table
Cloths, Tuesday GO az
Special. :. .pO.OC
An extra-fne grade mercerized damask
cloth in assorted patterns. A
quality that will look well. wash we'll and
wear exceedingly well. Buy with COM
ing needs in mind.
First FIoor-Lansbursh & Brother.
Turkish Towels, Blue 9Eo
Ribbon Day, Eeach. :. .OCC
An EXTRA SPECIAL-for these are
unusual quality all-white Turkish Towels.
well woven, heavy and absorbent to the
highest degree. Size 18x36. dozen
is not too many to buy!
First FIoor-Lan<burgh & Brother.
Lace Trimmed Scarfs, co..
Tuesday Special, Each. OCC
1t has been many a month since we
offered you such Scarfs at such little
price. We'll made, firmly stitched, fine
quality linene centers, and assorted
styles of lace trimmings. Size 1Sxj4.
First FIoor-Lansburgh 4 Brother.
Boys Khaki Knockers, OK
and Knee Pants, Special. .CCC
Made Of highest grade, smooth, hard
finish khaki fabrics, fast color and wash
able. Strongly made, with all seams
double sewn. Knockers in size to II.
Straight Knee Pants in sizes to 10.
Fifth F1oor-Lansbursh 4 Brother.
Women's Full-fashioned
Hosiery, mercerized; 100
black, pair. SCO
Early choosing is advised, as there are
not great many in this lot. These
stockings are slightly imperfect, but
not seriously.
First FIoor-La nsbursh 4 Brother.
Children's Ribbed Cot OOo
ton Hosiery, pair. -. INV
pairs for $1.00, and, as all sizes are
not included, we know that mothers will
welcome a supply il she can find wanted
sizes. Black and white.
First FIoor-Lsnsburgh 4 Brother.
16-Button Silk Gloves,
perfect quality. CT Ok
Special p1soO
=. L.. u
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
Boys Khaki Knockers, OK
and Knee Pants, Special .CCC

Made Of highest grade, smooth, hard
finish khaki fabrics, fast color and wash
able. Strongly made, with all seams
double sewn. Knockers in size 8 to II.
Straight Knee Pants in sizes 3 to 10.
Fifth F7oor-LansburEh & Brother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
l6-Button Silk Gloves,
perfect quality. 9

Here is a chance to buy perfect quail
ity fine Silk Gloves in white, gray or
pongee color, in the popular 16-button
length, all sizes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
Colored smoch: for 81 OK
Women and Misses .eP1eOO

Shocks of crepe, Beach Cloth and
Ramie, in a good color range, with hand
embroidery and shocking in effective
designs in silk and wooden threads.
Sizes ID to % years.
Third FIoer-Lansburxh 4 Broker.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25

Two summer necessities and both ex-
traordinary values at special Blue Rib
bon prices.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
Bungalow Aprons for G. M
Women, Special. 9l.UU

Aprons of light and dark percale Of
excellent quality in attractive patterns.
Many models to choose from-front and
side button opening; all with convenient
pockets.
Third Fioor-dansbufsh 4 Brother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
72x84 Excellent
Crochet Spreads .

Two designs in very attractive pat
terms. Correct weight and splendid
laundering quality. This price is low.
even for Blue Ribbon Special.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
4O-in. Reversible Black CO..
Mohair-Sicilian, Yard. .OJC

This fabric is dust resisting, which
renders it excellent for automobile coats
Lustrous finish; very serviceable. Brown
and black. Good for skirts, too.
Third FIoOr-Lansburgh 4 Brother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25

Brainard & Armstrong;. also Susque-
hanna and Carl Schoen's makes. Brown,
black, white, tan, gray, navy blue, copen,
old rose. Absolutely pure silk-and wool.
What q value! 1.
Third Eloer-I...bu..h l. R...h..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
Women's Full-fashioned
Hosiery, mercerized;

Early choosing is advised, as there are
not great many in this lot. These
stockings are slightly imperfect, but
not seriously.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25

They would cost more, too, any
other time than at our Blue Ribbon
Days to 9 inches wide, in Dresden,
taffeta, satin stripe-some Roman
stripes.
First Fioor-Laasburgh 4 Brother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25

The Secretary OF Commerce and
Mrs. Herbert Hoover had as their
guests over the weekend Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Richard, Of New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25


An extra-fine grade mercerized damask
cloth in assorted patterns. A
quality that will look we'll, wash we'll and
wear exceedingly well. Buy with COM
ing needs in mind.
First Floor-Lansbursh Brother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25
10 Pieces, Special. $3.50

The most fastidious housewife could
ask no daintier table linen than these
sets Of fine inene, embroidered in green,
blue, rose and all-white. 24-inch center
piece, 6 6-inch and 9-inch doilies.
EIrat Eloor-Ian ahurxh 4 Hraihcr.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-25

The minister of Rumania. Prince
Bibesco, is passing a few days in New
York.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-01-26
BANDITS AT TACK OFFICER; BOTH
 ARE SHOT DOWN
Fl PasO Policeman, Taken To Dark Alley, Emptics
 Revolver Into Pair

FL P,ASO. Jan .35--JeSus and Isi- drO Ruiz brothers. believed 70 De hOldup men. attacked J. A. Wright a plain clothes policeman. here tonight Jesus is dead and Isidro is in hos pital where il is reported his chances or recovery are slight
 Wright. who had been detailed to look out for holdupS, was accOSted by two men who told him they had been robbed and begged for ms assistance In catching the r0bber. who. they sar0 was concealed in nearby alley Reaching the place the attacked the officer, one with a knife and the other with a blackjack Wright drew his gun and emptied it When an ambulance reached the scene Sesuc was dead. with three bullets in his body and Isidro was unconscious, with a bullet wound in his head Wright has three knife wounds in his body, and his face shows Jh. maTzs of the blackjack Surgeons said his injuries are not serious
Bisbee daily review., 1921-01-26
REFUSES TO ALLOW LORD
 MAYOR ID STAY
Acting Secretary Of State Says Buckingham Is Not
 Entitled To Admission

WASHINGTON. Jan. 25.-The state department refused today to reverse its position in the case of Lord Mayor O'Callaghan. of Cork, when appealed to by committee representing tho American Commission for the Inde- pendence of Ireland. of New Jersey. The committee argued in a memoran- dunn it left with Acting Secretary of State Davis that O'Canaghan was a political refugee.
 The memorandum also urged the department to make an exception in favor of Buckingham. in view of what it termed precedent established when the United States government a years ago not only received Louis Kossuth. of Hungary. but invited him to explain the aspirations of his people
 Davis explained that in deciding that O'Calashan should be deported for arriving without passport. he was not influenced by his opinion re- garding the Irish cause. but merely by law
Bisbee daily review., 1921-01-26
DEPUTIES SEEK !. Z MEX|CANS AS JAP'S S[AYERS
Body of Farmer Found Near Phoenix With 9 Wounds:
 Killers | SC Axes

PHOENIN. Jan. s5-DeputIeS O, the sheriff's office were searching to- night for two MeNicans following the discovery that .. Nakamine. Japanese farmer. had been murdered at the farm he had leased near here. The MeNicanS had been chopping wood for and were missing today. Two bloody axes were found close to body. which lay on a hotbed for plants near the house.
 Nine deep axe saSheS were found on the body, the post mortem exam ination disclosed. Officials said indi- cations were that Nakamine'S aSSail- ants had felled him with a blow and had hacked him with the axes as he lay on the ground
 From the preliminary inveStisation. robbery was believed to have been the motive of the murder, \ neigh bor. S Peima, also a Japanese. said Nakamiue had about SS7S at the farm. The money was not found when search was made.
 Nakamiue had come to the United States from Kobe and had been reg iStered in California for the draft during the war.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-01-26
JhPS' FAILURE TO AGREE WITH
 J. ]. PLAYED BY
 DIE I MEMBER
NipponGSe Legislators Ask Early Conclusion Of All
 Diplomatic Meetings
UCHIDA Is HOPEFUL
Foreign Minister Declares Japan Should Not Expect
 To Have Her Own Way

TOXIC. Jan, e5.-In the diet today Representative Merchizuki. member of the KenSei Kai Party. for two hours arraisned the government for its alleged failure in diplomatic ne gOtiatiOnS with the United States. Great Britain, China and Siberia.
 A WaShinStOn dispatch Tuesday said that the settlement of the Cali fOrnia question. and Of the rights of Japanese in the United States. had been successfully concluded in ne SCIiationS between Roland s. Morris. American ambassador to Japan. and Shidehara, Japanese ambassador to the United States.
 Merchizuki quoted extracts from a foreign office pamphlet on the Cali ornia question He then said Foreign Minister Cchida had been waitins and trusting To Morris, a respectable gen tleman. doubtless. but who may not be invested with full powers to ne sotiate the questions
 NiScOunJ Uchida explained that Ja- pan should not expect to have every thing her own Nv;;y in the negotiations with the United States, and that res pect should be shown the other side.
 Here there were cries from mem bers of the KenSei Kai party of you had better become a naturalized Amer icSn'
 Continuing NiScount UChida said Morris ana Shide hara were trying their best 10 settle pending questions He declared he was confident a suit able arrangement could be concluded.
 General Giichi Tanaka. minister Of war. said 1t was not the intention of the government to carry out the pro jected extension of the army to 25 di- visions in the next decade. but to strengthen the existing T divisions to a point necessary for the country's defense
 Several of the leading newspapers today commend the au,l eSS Of Wis count Kato. leader of the opposition. in the diet Monday. They assert II lnausurateS the party spirit for the first time since the establishment of representative government in Japan.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-01-26
IN TRIAL IF MRS. PETE MENTION
 SPANISH WOMAN
Mystery Figure In Murder Of Denton Again Named
 During TeStPm ony
TWO WOMEN TESTIFY
Friends. Of Defendant Claim She Told Them Slain Man
 Quarrelled With Woman

LOS ANGELES. Jan. es.-The state today called 1S witnesses two Of them women. to testify in the trial of Mrs. Louise L. Peete. charged with having murdered Jacob C. Denton. and in trOduced in evidence pieces of linO- leum- of cloth ana rope which it was testified were blOOdStained.
 Tales of a Spanish woman: often discussed but never seen by the wit ness. ran through the days proceed insS-
 Four Of the witnesses testified Mrs. Peete had told them that she return ed with Denton one evening to his home where she was tenant. and found the spanish woman waiting on the porch
 These witnesses said Mrs. Peete told them Denton and the woman Quarreled all night in the kitchen.
 Detective SerseantS Sidney HickOk and Louis CanJo. Of the Los Angeles police department, said Mrs. Peete told them that early in the morning. after the all-nisht quarrel. she heard a shot and ran downstairs.
 Denton was sitting at the kitchen table and the woman was Sprswled over the opposite side of the table Sine had been shot and blood was running into a saucer. a bullet was spinning around in the SinS." the de- tectives testified Mrs Peete told them.
 Mrs. Peete said Denton left the house and she helped the woman dress the wound. According to Mrs. PeeJe's story to us" the detectives testimony continued. Denton return ed to the house in the evening. after the Spanish woman had left, and his arm was in a sling
 The other two witnesses who relat- cd versions of the Spanish Woman story. Mrs. Mamie Tilton. employed to sew for Mrs Peete and Mrs Ret ta Woods. a friends of Mrs. Peete. during her residence at the Denton home. said Mrs. PeeJe did not men ton the alleged shooting 10 them. al though Mrs. Wood said the defendant subsequently told her Denton's arm had been emputatsd.
 The two women testified they ire Quently remained for several days in succession with Mrs. Peete at the Denton home. They said they never had seen any woman Of Spanish type | there.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-01-26
Whats Your First Name?
I know your last name-it's the mine And our first names begin alike; but the ending-that's where the difference may show up

spent reading advertise mentS Is well invested, that here you get news of the latest and best things made, word as to where to get them, what they cost, what they will do; and that you have the pick of the whole market of the whole country, and the pick of the particular kind. shape, size and cOlol. that best suit your taste and fit your purse.
 If you are not sure who you are. try read ing advertisements for a while. Then you will know. for you. too, will be Careful Consumer.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-01-26
RiOting. Follow S Killing Of Two
 Sacred Doves

BOMBAN. Jan. 9t- Several per. sons were injured today in dis turhance following the killing by two European boys of two pigeons considered sacred hy the natives. Seventeen persons were arrested. after the HinduS had stoned the police
 When crowd Ot angry Indians remonStrated with the European boys, the police took charge ot the lads and also several Hindu boys with whom they had been fighting. The crowd followed. demanding the release of the Hindu boys, whereupon the police charged and scenes of intense excitement on sued, during which the n0fiVce stoned the police.
 Native merchants are me, nS to consider what steps should be taken The stock eNchauge and bullion markets were closed today and a religious strike has been proposed