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Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

THE other evening a gentleman from
Springfield was walking along Broad
street. He was accompanied by friend
somewhat under the influence of liquor.
A policeman came along, anxious to dis
tinguish himself, pounced upon the two
men, and without word, dragged them
to the lookup. Both men were about
being locked up, when the gentleman
was recognized by prominent citizen,
to whom the outrage was made known.
The policeman then discharged the pri-
soner, and went out again to make
another haul. 1t is said the gentleman
will prosecute the lubber who strolls
about with big club in his hand, for
false arrest.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

But few hours remain before the
dawn OF Thanksgiving, and not tur-
key in sight. Well, unless the prospect
brightens soon, we shall order peck of
beans and huge slice of pork. When
we served in the militia some forty-five
years ago, baked pork and beans, nice
ly cooked, were considered dish fit for
the presidents table. Happy the man
whose wife, among her manifold accom-
plishments, can prepare delicacy equal
to housekeeper OF the olden time.
VETERAN.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

RALLY round the flag, boys, rally
once again. There will be public
mass meeting in the Opera house, on
Friday evening, at eight o'clock, to be
addressed by Mr.. Aaron Fregaskes, on
the relation between the United States,
Cuba and Spain, and all other gentle
men who will volunteer their services.
Let every man rally to the honor, the
dignity and the glory of the American
Star Spangled Banner.
Vox popula, Vox Del 1t
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

HoUsEKEEPEBs who expect crowd of
country cousins to dinner on Thanks
giving day, will find cabbage cheap and
wholesome food. There are many ways
of preparing this delicacy, That it may
be boiled, most housewives are aware.
But there are other methods. Some
people use it for " filing" when the
turkey is roasted, but we cannot con-
scientiously recommend a trial of this
plan. 1t will not always give satisfac
ton. SMITH.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25
WATCHES AND JEWELRY,

Mr.. Edward G. Beitel, No. ITO Broad
street, opposite the First Presbyterian
church, offers a magnificent stock OF
gold and silver watches, clocks and jew
elry at low prices. He asks call from
those who wish to purchase, satisfied
that he can satisfy the most fastidious.
Mr.. Beitel is n practical matchmaker
and worthy of confidence. Read his
card, and give him call
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

TRADE was dull yesterday. During
the forenoon the rain came down in tor
rents, and none went abr Dad to look up
cheap turkeys. Several people need
ovcrshoes greatly, but, like the negro
in the leaky cabin, while the skies favor
us with copious rains they cannot afford
to go to the dealers for useful articles.
When the rain ceased, they said there
is no use in spending money for articles
not then necessary to their comfort.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25
BEWARE OF THE sHARpERs

Every once in while some sharpe,
comes out and paints store front, in
fancy colors, and then offers goods at
panic prices. For a week he sells low,
after that, when sure of your custom,
he gradually increases the prices, charg.
ng just as much as our regular dealers.
Besides, these sharpers do not give
full weight. What they lose one way,
they make up in another. Buy of those
dealers who are known to be honest
men.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

Mr.. J. o. Tichenor has purchased
the interest of the business at No. 4 Ar
cade. He invites the public to inspect
his stock of stationery, music, books
and fancy articles, among which are
many novelties. His prices are just,
and everybody will be treated with due
courtesy, whether they purchase sheet
of initial paper or grand square piano.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

The second sociable of the second
season of the " Sparkling Coterie'' will
be given at the residence OF Master w.
II. W. Caldwell, No. 107 Union street,
this evening. The "Sparklers" have
been untiring in their efforts to render
the occasion an enjoyable one, and we
doubt not that the committee will be
rewarded by the presence of large
number of their friends.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25
POLICE MATTERS.


oSioLS ountlce y hlipaIlh'
John Lay. Drunk on First street.
Sent up to the county jail for four
days.
Nicholas Holloran, arrested on the
complaint of his wife, for drunkenness
and disorderly conduct, paid a fine for
the privilege, and was discharged.
Mary Kane. Common drunkard.
County Jail thirty days.
Jacob Meyers, was committed for four
days, for getting drunk.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25
BARGAINS AT BIRDS.

We are now offering the following goods,
that cave cen used as travellers samples, at
half their value. They emb ace Mems, La
dies and Children's Cloth and Berlin lined
Gloves, Misses Kid G owes, Ladies' Linen
undersleeves. Ladies' Linen Cuffs, Mar
I LEI ns ana aCNgy SomP uss so
cents. A job lot of fine old Soap at half price.
F. l.. BIRDS,
No. 1853 BROAD STREET.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

THE American eagle is about through
with her screaming over the slaughter
of Americans by the cowardly Spanish
assassins The almighty dollar is con-
sidered of more consequence than
American honor. SO there will be no
fight, as many foolish fellows at first
supposed. Let us all "dry up"
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25
COMMON SENSE.

Ii you want to make your wife or
friend present give fine French
china tea set A pieces, only $3.50, Or
beautifully decorated toilet, IL pieces,
Sc, or one dozen fine glass goblets, 81,
or some other beautiful and useful
house furnishing article, imported and
sold at wholesale prices at MARREN's,
POI Broad street, opposite post office.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

THE heavy rainfall of yesterday,
though unpleasant to pedestrians, was
beneficial in that it swept the sccumula-
tons of cutters and sewers into the
river. If the eels find the stream lit.
tie more fragrant than usual, they had
better move on to creeks whose waters
are wholesome. As they pay no taxes,
they have no right to grumble.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25
fFrom this mornings Newark Regigter.l
BROUGHT TO JU TICE.

ltrom this morning Newark heSlster.l
BROUGHT TO JU TICE.
Last week it was reported that foui
amateur sportsmen attacked the work
men on the premises of Mr.. Louis al
Lyons Farm and severely injured them.
George Tenney and John Raby, who
were brought to this city and bailed
to answer the charge of atrocious rs
sault and battery.
The young men are well connected
one being the son of one of the Eliza
beth police committee and the other 9
son of the police justice. Mr.. Loui:
states that failing to obtain redress il
Elizabeth he was compelled to seek as
sistance at the police court in this city
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

OK Thanksgiving Day, at the Opera
house. will be presented two thrilling
and emotional play. In the afternoon,
Uncle Toms Cabin" Little Saddle,
the wonderful actress, as Eva, and Miss
Alice Harrison, the favorite Metropoli-
tan artistic. as Topsy. In the evening,
Ten Nights in Bar Room" Little
Sadie as Mary Morgan.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

ST.. Michael's church, corner of Smith
and East Jersey streets, will be the
scene of aninteresting event at ten O. clock
to morrow morning. Judge William J.
Tenney will at that time lead to the
altar the daughter of DIR. Orestes A.
Brownson--the contracting parties be-
ing vol known in the literary world.
The Bishop of the diocese, Rev. DR..
Corrigan, will perform the ceremony.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

IT is said that the chief of police will
apply to the next legislature for another
OF his term. The last time
he got three years, and he now wants
the place for life. The position is worth
about six thousand dollars year,
/" pickings" and all.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

DEPUTY Sheriff Nicol left for Trenton
this morning, having in custody Smith,
the lead pipe thief, who was sentenced
to the state prison for five years, and
Charles Kline, of Plainfeld, sentenced
to the prison for two years for larceny.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

Prosperity lodge, No. GO, Independ-
ent Order of Good Templars, met last
evening at Pythian hall, corner of First
and Franklin streets, one week sooner
than was expected by the Knights, who
will endeayor to be fully prepared to &C
commodate them with seats next week
the attendance being much larger than
was expected.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

THERE is good deal of hunting just
now. Boys hunt rabbits, and farmers
hunt boys, and sometimes pepper them
with bird shot Boys who have been
out after rabbits, say that the sport is
unhealthy.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

The Westfield avenue sewer, near
Chiffon street, caved in last night, car
rying the wooden pavement with it.
The pavement was relaid in the same
place within a week past. That is one
of the beauties of having sewers under
our streets.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

The minute men" of the First ward
held an enthusiastic meeting at Arnold's
hall last evening. Speeches were made
by several warriors-all of whom favor
the son to Cuba" movement. Ono
hundred men were enrolled to eat hard
tack and salt boss" for the war
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

A PAINTERS diamond, lost few days
ago on Court street, is wanted by the
owner of the diamonds if returned re-
ward of two dollars will be paid Read
the notice in another column.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

IT costs the taxpayers of Elizabeth
only three thousand dollars year to
keep the fires burning in the stoves at
police headquarters. And yet people
complain of high taxes. Some people
are never satisfied.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

LAST evening, the third degree was
worked on two candidates in Tyrian
lodge, No. 81, Free and Accepted Ma.
sons, with great credit to the master
and wardens of this the youngest
lodge in this city. As one of the war.
dens had just had his house numbered,
he invited all his friends, at the close OF
the lodge, to accompany him to Joe.
Fishbough's oyster saloon, where stews
were prepared in fine style. Havanas
were then introduced, and it is expected
that the self constituted committee OF
two will, on the next occasion, which
will be soon, Guido the generosity Of
their friend last evening.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

Two of the men who made the attack
on Mr.. Louis men last week were ar
rested yesterday, and taken to Newark
for trial. The Newark police did the
business.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

SAMUEL MARSH, Jr., No. 53t First
street, will have a fine supply of tur-
keys, chickens, and fixings for Thanks
giving dinners. We like the birds, :"
or at least we eat them when set before
us, provided, however, that it does not
occur only upon fast days.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

THE Newark Jail is overcrowded at
present-so is our county Jail, and I'M
less the freeholders enlarge the build
ing, soon, it will be necessary to put
the prisoners on the roof or in the eel
lals-that is if they continue to come.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25
SELLING OuTl

TWENTY PER CENT. BELOW COST.
Your only chance to get a good bar
gain. Don't fail to secure some of w.
III. Brookss fine stock of house furnish
ing goods. This opportunity only until
the oath.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25
COMPETITION DEFIED,

Captain John A. Engel succeeds Mr..
John Engel at No. So Broad street.
Splendid patterns for fall and winter
wear just received. All suits warranted
to fit. Give the Captain call, examine
his goods, and leave your measure.
az 3Dn
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

THE committee of - to take action in
reference to the enforcement of the Sun
day liquor law will hold an adjourned
session at Library hall, Saturday night.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

THE employees of the Singer sewing
machine works, in the Second ward,
have had the hours of labor reduced to
eight day.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25
HOSIERY, FANCY GOODS, ETC.

Messrs. Callman Brothers, No. 1893
Broad street, take pleasure in informing
their many patrons. that they will sell
after this date as follows Ladies
Windsor scarfs, forty cents-extra
quality fifty cents; Coates and Clark
cotton six cents. Purchasers are also
invited to examine their stock of
zephyr wool, Germantown yarn and
wooden yarn also large stock Of hosiery,
gloves, trimmings, etc. Agents for
Shoppers celebrated iron frame hose,
selling at thirty-five cents per pair.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

Company F, of Railway, practices at
the target tomorrow afternoon, and
Company Z, at Plainfield, on Thanks
giving afternoon.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

THE drenching rain of yesterday fail
ed to remove all the beautiful snow"
from the fields which it has adorned for
the last week.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER "a, 1873.

CompANY H, Captain Littie,l drills
at Market hall this evening.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

FIFTY thousand dollars a year are
spent ON the police force OF this city.
No wonder that taxes are ruinous.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

Silk hats, business hats. Children's
hats specially. Trunks, bags, umbrel-
las, &c.
I. II. SouIER, 173 Broad street.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

THE new steam cracker bakery, near
the North Elizabeth depot, is in full
operation.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

The winter term of our courts COM
mence next Tuesday, and busy session
it is likely to be.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25
MEErINe OF THE CITY COUNCIL.


The city council convened last even
ing pursuant to adjournment. Present,
VIM. D. Jenkins, president, and Coun-
cilmen Blatz, Connolly, Crane, Egan,
Elwell, Potter, Brooks, Schultheis,
Sheridan, Smith, Townley and Leggett.
Councilman Schultheis moved that
the council adjourn rs q token OF re-
spect on the death of the late City Trea-
surer, William W. Pinneo, and that the
chair appoint committee toprepare re-
solutions on the death of that official.
Carried.
The chair appointed Councilmen
Schultfeis, Egan and Townley such
committee.
On motion council took recess of if
teen minutes while the committee held
a conference.
Upon reassembling the committee rec
commended the following preamble and
resolutions
Whereas, 1t has pleased the all wise
Ruler of the universe TO remove from
our midst our esteemed friend and fell
low citizen, W. w. Pinneo, therefore
Resolved, That we can but recognize
in his decease the loss to the community
of a true patriot, q most efficient and
trust worthy city officer, true friend, a
worthy and useful citizen, kind and
devoted husband and father.
Resolved, That We tender to tho wi
dow and children of onr deceased friend
our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy
in their bereavement and sorrow.
Resolved, That the members of the
city council and the city officers attend
the funeral in q body.
Resolved, That the above preamble
and resolutions be engrossed, and that
copy be furnished to the family of the
deceased
Resolved, That copies be furnished to
the city papers for publication.
ROBERT W. TowNLEY,
j. SCHULTHEIs,
JOHN EGAN.
Adopted.
Councilman Egan moved that a COM
mittee of three be appointed to make
the necessary arrangement to attend the
funeral. Adopted.
Councilmen Sheridan, Crane and Pot
ter were appointed.
Councilman Potter moved that the
city council and city officers meet in the
council chamber, half an hour previous
to the funeral, on Wednesday morning.
Adopted.
Councilman Potter moved that coun-
Gil adjourn.
Before the motion was put, Council
man Townley arose to move that the
city council adjourn to Friday evening,
the 28th instant.
Mr.. Townley explained that matters
of financial importance in the city re-
quired meeting Of the council before
the first OF the month, and that in Or
der to facilitate the comptroller's bust
ness, it would be necessary to elect a
city treasurer, ad interim, to sign war;
rants.
The motion to adjourn was then car
ried, with the understanding that it be
to Friday evening, the 2Sth instant, at
eight o'clock.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

THE MONITOR is served in all parts OF
he city at twelve cents week.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

THE school boys are returning to pass
the holidays with their friends.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25

TONIGHT, Lincoln division Sons of
Temperance will hold a weekly meeting.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-25
House Furnishing Goods.
mo THE PUBLIC.

TO THE PUBLIC
The subscriber has variety OF Furni-
ture and House Furnishing Goods which he
is selling cheap. Tho Iuuhc arc invited to
Examine. Qufck Sales and Small Profits ia
ever my motto.
SELL BLACK WALNUT CHAM
Der SUITS, 10 PRICES. ...... s85 90
IMITATION BLACK WALNUT
CHAMBER SUITS. ........... 80 90
FINE ENAMELED CHAMBER
SUITS. 20 90
BLACK WALNUT EXTENSION Ia
BLEs. Observation-Disclosures. 10 90
BLACK WALNUT WORK TABLES. Q so
EXCELSIOR MATTRESSES. ..... 4 90
STRAW MATTRESSES, ..... 8 90 TO 90
HUsK MATTRESSES. ...,... 4 90 TO s 90
And everything in proportion.
UPHOLSTERING AND REPAIRING
NEATLY DONE.
JAMES SAWYER,
No. 1903 BROAD STREET, ELIZABETH.
o29 II
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~ &c. SMITH & CO.'S
CRUSHED WHITE WHEAT.
Manufactured at the

ATLANTIC FLOUR MILLS,
Nos. 1s, 40 AND % HAMILTON AvEEUR, BaooELYN
N.
The most delicious, wholesome and nourlshing
preparation of Natures great food yet produced,
contains tie elements OF phosphorus and nitrogen
as organized by Nature in wheat, which are found
In no other single article of food in such prtper
proportions to meet the requirements of the whole
human systein. and almost entirely taken by sepa
ration from fine white fiour-the greatest mistake
committed in the use OF any one Of the Creators
bsnehcent gifts.
Allphyslcisps and scientific m en- unite in attest
ing to the fact that If such food as our crushed
white wheat was more extensively used as q daily
diet there would be much less sickness, and
healthier race would grow UP.
To those suffering with dyspspsis. coetiveness
Indigestion, lack OF mental and bodily yigor, 1t ia
particularly recommended.
1t can be used for puddinss, souus, Cruel, mcf.
Ans, cakes, dessert, cold, with milA, sugar or
syrup and is excellent substitute for rice, oat
meal, corn meal, barley, tapiocs, eago, &c.
Boiled. and when cold, sliced ard fried, either
with or without batter, Ii makes most excellent
dish.
EDirections for cooking on each package.
For sale Ut the mile, and by grecers generally.
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DEYENDORF,
205 BROAD STREET,
SURBRUG's CELEBRATED
SMOKING TOBACCO.
az,
ARE YnU INSURED

ARE YnU INsUREDi
If not, go to the Germania fire insurance
company, No. 1876 Broad street, (gas
company building),'a reliable home in
stitution. Rates liberal. u13 I'd
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Insurance.

NATIONAL
FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE CO.,
FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING.
ELIZABETH, NEW JERsEY.
AMOS CLARK, Ja., President. JACOB DAvIh
Vice President. II. +. CORY, Secretary.
Ineursa Buildings and Merchandise againsti oes OF
dGmsge by Fire, on the most favorable terms.
DIRECTORS;
amos CLARK, Jr.. Joseph Cleveland,
Samuel Bonneii, Jr., Benjamin Ogden,
Edward G. Brown, Moees o. Winans
William p. Thompson, John Kean,
Samuel NJ. Clark, A. Q. Thompson,
A. d. milford. David milford,
Jacob Davis, Joseph Cory,
John o. Magic, Joseph A. Davis,
Edward P. Williams, James II. Cory,
q. w. Foote. ST., Henry II. Cannon,
William j. Magic. Samuel HuntsmAn,
Ohss. j.. Howell James O. Denman,
Moses II. Cory. William A. Morrell,
John B. Norton, William Mckinley,
Il. W. Pruden. Joseph L. Durham.
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IMPORTED

CIGARS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-23
The Conservation Of Wood.

One of the most important economic prob
lens Of the age, the conservation of wood,
has recently been undergoing experimental
solution among French and Belgian en-
gineers, with very interesting results. Chief
among these is the discovery of the rates of
decay Of the various woods, similarly exposed
and similarly defended, by the aid of SUBJ
stances insoluble in water and unaffected by
the atmosphere. Instances are mentioned by
one of the experimenters, NJ. Melsenns, in
which prepared blocks, into the sinuosities Of
whose woody fbres the tarry preparation had
penetrated, after exposure to alternate steam
baths and frosty weather and to burial in wet
or marshy soil, were perfectly sound and un-
injured after twenty years trial A section Of
q piece Of timber impregnated with tar shows
that the conserving substance has followed
the lines of the longitudinal fibres, and often
the microscope reveals the complete filling Of
the pores, and every channel which might give
entrance to deleterious agents is plugged by
the tar, which, in many cases, is also found q
perfect preserver of bolts, screws and nails
It is said that railway sleeper thus care
fully coated and injected with the solution
ought to hold together as long as an Egyptian
mummy, and it is easy to see that with proper
attention to this one item of railroad expendi-
ture millions Of dollars might be annually
saved to the companies and the disastrous de-
foresting of the country be measurably ar
rested. The experiments show that the oaken
blocks specifically prepared are capable of
OUTLYING the toughest exposure to weather for
many years without internal or external disso-
luton of the ibres. The enormous extension
of the American railway systems and the ever
multiplying demands for the forest oak
for mining, shipbuilding and street pave
ment purposes in all of which the tim
Der is exposed to rapid decay, establish
the necessity for great economy in the use of
wood and the expediency of using every
means to preserve it when once put in use.
The railways, the great timber-consumers,
have usually taken little trouble to make
known the ascertained durability Of the wood
used in their tracks and bridges but enough
is known to demonstrate the great economy
Of preparing timber for track use before it is
put down. In Belgium more than two-thirds
of the sleepers on oil the railroads have been
chemically prepared since 1868; and there con
be little question that the experiment so sue
cessful and satisfactory in that climate would
be still more so in the United States.