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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-10-23

1t is one of the modern innovations
originated by some literary dude whose
ideas do not flow smoothly, and he has
to take breath every few lines and lei
his ideas catch up while he makes
those marks with his pencil.
The compositors like it, of course, be-
cause it makes s.fat'' for them but what
would one of the old-time essayists like
Washington Irving or n. P. Willis
have said about itP They would have
remarked: "Fol-d -rol!''
Probably the more advanced OF
these ''litetary fellers' would not be
content to put their marks all in one
line, as above, but would have four IN
one line and two underneath, but they
look bad enough as they are.
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We don't know how the style of
paragraphing articles referred to
strikes the average reader, but 1t has
about the same effect on yours truly
that it does to get fooled into reading
an interesting item which shows its
teeth toward the end as pat. med.
adv't.
1t is all right to " separate e different
items on various subjects under gene
raj heading by three asterisks, 3m
device which will not shock typograp-
hic propriety; but the 'kick" is on
breaking up a well-wrltten article,
which hangs together like bunch OF
bananas. by squeezing in the unneces-
sary marks, until the piece resembles
a link of sausage.
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The legitimate use of the star or
asterisk is: 1St, as a reference mark,
=; End, to indicate an ellipsis or omis-
Sion of word, words, phrase or SEN
tence. *OFrequently used IN
giving extracts from speeches, when
it is desired to only present the most
salient points. Sd, to indicate lapse
of time, in which case whole line is
printed, thus:
An interegnum of anywhere from
one to fifty years is supposed to have
occurred here, during which the absent
lover has had all manner of strange
adventures, while the heroine has
waited patiently. hoping against hope
that he will yet return and everything
will be lovely.
*ftSNf
No good argument can be advanced
for the use of these divisions of an
article; 1t is simply waste of time,
ink and paper, gives a sort of jerky
appearance, which is extremely dis
tasteful to the reader, and causes the
impression that the writer didn't
know when to stop.
*See any authority.
-PecE's San.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-10-23
Minor Topics.

1t is said drop or two of kerosene
on each of the little hiIlocks made by
ants will disperse them.
Enough land in the United States is
owned by foreign syndicates to fur
nish 25O, 900 families with eighty acres
of land apiece.
II. B. Gartner, of DeKalb, Ind. has
found that 100 pounds of skim milk
will produce 81 pounds increase in the
weight of small hogs.
F. D. Curtis SAYS there is too much
pig pen and not enough pig pasture.
A pig yard is a compromise, but
poor exchange for field where the
pig can get chance at green grass
and fresh earth.
An easy way to kill plantain, dan
delion, and other weeds in lawn, is
to place little sulphuric acid with a
rying the acid in an open-mouthed
bottle with a long haud!e, so as not to
touch it with fingers or clothes.
1t is reported that the northwest
will be obliged to look principally to
Arkansas and Texas the present sea-
son for supply OF peaches. The last
three years have not been prolific
peach seasons in the west. What
Michigan will supply is not yet
known.
An Englishman says of the agricul-
tural resources of the Soudan: There
are hundreds of thousands of acres
that will grow anything in the world
sugar, maize, cotton. There is no
limit to the produce that may be TAX
en- from the soil without manur1ng or
costly cultivation.
There are now three large sorghum
sugar factories in Kansas. Last year
they produced 600, 900 0pounds of sugar
and 100000 gallons of syrup. The
product was manufactured from 49,
600 tons of cane. 1t is estimated that
each of the three factories will soon
produce 100000 pounds of sugar an
nually.
Prof. Maynard says that the straw
berry in botanical sense is analogous
to an ear of corn; that as the cob ex-
lists merely as receptacle tor the ker-
nels, so the pulp-edible part-of a
strawberry, exists merely tor the sake
of the little seeds which
dot its surface. The Rural New
Yorker wishes the '.cob' of the straw
berry was several times as large.
No green manure should be placed
in contact with the roots of any trees
newly set. but any kind of manure
may be spread on the surface and cul-
tivated in. The best way is to pre-
pare land by liberal manuring a year
in advance of setting trees. Then
they Will lind an abundance of plant
food in suitable condition for imme-
diate use. High grade fertilizers, es-
pecially hone and potash, are always
safe to use broadcast in orchards, for
any varieties of trees.
The National Stockman says: In
culling the hocks include all the un-
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-10-23
The Farewell Symphony.

In 1861, Haydn was appointed
capellmelster to Prince Esterhazy, q
wealthy Austrian noble. His patron
owned beautiful country seat, which,
in addition to its natural beauties, in
cluded two theaters for musical re
bearsals, and so lovely was the spot
that the prince arrived there early in,
spring and staid until the end OF
autumn. 1t made the mem bers of tho
orchestra very unhappy to be SO long
away from their families. and Haydn,
who had plenty of leisure for compost
ton and musicians enough to perform
his works, was the only happy one
He loved and sympathized With the
men, and at last he wrote for them his
Farewell Symphony" They were
very home-sick, and, as the prince
showed 70 signs of leaving, Haydn hit.
upon this novel plan to make him re-
turn. In this farewell symphony the
instruments, one by one, cease playing
At its performance in the princes the
ater. as soon as a musician stopped, he
left the stage. The prince showed his
appreciation of the music, and the
joke by returning to Vienna and allow
ing the musicians to return to their
homes. From Zach to Wngner." by
-4y4tii's Iuat $, IN st. Nicholas for Jsssae-
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-10-23

A German chemist advestises that he will
furnish Koeh's comma haciIlus-the supposed
infective germ of cholera-''ready mounted on
slides for popular use R microscopes. As
there seems to be some foundation for Prot.
Koeh's stateHsent that these germs, though
harmless when dry, recover their activity when
moistened, the popular microscopic will
do well not to fool with the slides during this
summed at leastz he might accidentally drop
one of them into pitcher of drinking water
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-10-23

Some of Herr Won Bulow's English admirers
are getting SO weary of his mannerfsms that
they have not hesitated to declare that man
wants but little Her. BuloR, nor wants that
little long.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-10-23

When man gets up reputation for
given kind of usefulness he is always IN de-
maud and the world will take poer work frum
him sooner than il viii good work from an nia- :
known laborer.-Gost0n Gi0te.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-10-23

Others use, instead of stars, 3-m
dash; but the unprejudiced reader
must admit that IN either case the prac-
tice is s.snide.N y
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-10-23
Space Writing,

1t is considered quite chic and tony
now by some newspaper and magazine
writer's to separate the sentences oil
their articles by three stars, thus:
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-10-23

1t is one of the modern innovations
originated by some literary dude whose
ideas do not flow smoothly, and he has
to take breath every few lines and lei
his ideas catch up while he makes
those marks with his pencil.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-04-14
TRADE IN SKELETONS.
The Human Frame set and SOld-Most
Specimens Imported From France.
n. \. Mail and Express


Pedestrians on William street have had
their attention called to the window of
dealer in surgical instruments the past
several months by the complete skeleton
OF a human form sitting bolt upright in
a char at one corner. Close beside it is a
skull on which is the placard: ALAS
Poor YOr ck"
When asked regarding the trade in this
curious kind of merchandise by New
York NM and Express reporter, the
dealer said
"Sen many Of them? Yes. sir; COM
paratively speaking We sell lots of theg,
although you don't see the article quoted
in the market reports. Why, We usually
are obliged TO carry on hand a stock of
from twenty-five to forty skeletons and
complete line Il skulls. We sell them 70
museums, medical colleges and physi-
clans.
'The price Of a skeleton varies from $50
to 80. according to its perfection and COM
picteness. The demand is not so very
lar-e: from 2o0 e. 800 a year is probably
the limit OF the numb,r of complete skele-
tons sold in this country. Our sales are
about $50 year.
A curious feature Of the trade is that
all that are soil are imported. They come
from Paris, where a regular business is
done in preparing them for the trade.
Nearly all the skeleton imported to this
country come to this city. Whore do they
get thems Ohl from mcf sues and the
many cases OF suicide that occur in
France"
"Why caa not they be procured in this
countryFr was asked
There = no - ablis meut Of the kind in
this country that know Of. and the reason
Is that our people do not seem 70 have the
facili.ies Or inclination 10 20 into this kind
Of business. Besides. Il necessitates a
costly outlay. and the business here j.
not of sufficient size - make it pay. A
few wears ago a Frenchman did come over
here w.th she idea ol starting the husi-
ness He dii maxi a art in Philadei-
paia. tnt soon had 20 give 10 up alter con
siderable l0ss. for he couldn't make il pay.
Thai skeleton you noticed in the win
dow - from France Il is a defective
one. 80 Ne have bad e on exhibition
there II attracts no little notice, and the
other fav man c8me in here AMI with
sympathy exrres s.ed on rs face. asked
where chat man usei 20 live We told him
( e was q Franchuan whose first appear
ance this sde @. the Atlantic was prots-
blv In this manner The visitor went
awav. ssv.rg that bis svmpathies were
qaIte ar0useI svar TIE poor skeIe on sit
ting there IN that painful position day
sfter asv. when b. ought 20 be iylnE a;
rest in his-r
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-04-14
CARPETS.
$4,000.

Olsr Entire Stock Without ReserUe
Placed on Sale Jor Cash at the LotUest
Wholesale Prices.
No wonder our competitors are par
alyzed; these prices were never before
given. The finest assortment, the choic-
est patterns, the best makes, the largest
stock to select from We guarantee sat
isfaction.
Tapestry Brussels, 55c, 65c, Toe.
Body Brussels, 95c, 81, S1.l0, Sl.20.
Velvets, Sl10. 81 10, Sl25, Sl.35.
Moquette, sl.25, Sl.35, Sl45.
Ingrains, 20c, 25c, SOC, 35c. 40c, 45c, 50c,
60c, 65c
LACE CURTAINS, per pair, 75c, 81, 81 %
$50, Sl75 and upward.
MADRAS CURTAINS in pairs.
HEAVY DRAPERIEs in Plush Satin Tap
estries in silk effects. Some of the most
beautiful. All these goods will positively
be sold at the most maryelously low
prices. In addition to large assortment
of Rugs, Mats, Crumb Cloths, Oil Cloths,
Linoleums, Mattings. &c, &c. All those
who desire to avail themselves of this un-
precedented sale will please make their
selections as early as possible in order to
have their rooms fitted and the carpets
ready to put down when desired.
SPRING Il COMPANY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-04-14
Our Daily Sales

Are perfectly wonderful; the large in
crease of our business surprises all.
People visit our establishment from
every section of our State; letters come
pouring in upon us by every mail, not
only from our own State but from differ
ent sections of our Union, for the cheap
goods.
A visit to our store will dispel all
thoughts OF hard times. Such scenes of
activity have never been witnessed in our
city. Everybody made happy by the low
prices prevailing in every department OF
our establishment.
SPRING x COMPANY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-04-14

e4eu c-sut tooS tha Mssonie degree -
Entered Apprentice wheu ~ vas ycupz
sf7cer III fIrs0oa. hrt hi= senze- cffcers alF-
susrf=7 r5rs f-oas .r-ine farther towsra tse
Fs=f sIlegrnr tast Il n-izhf infa-fsre T1f1
- snfh.,~ity ever enlisted E1eu vho usrEaf
beionz ID re f'fsserrits
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-04-14

Mems and Boys Cheap Cloths CdSSi-
D,eres, Kentucky Jeans, D0eskiR Jeans
COttORGdes, Etc, Etc.
An immense stock of all these goods at
the lowest and most wonderful low prices.
SPRING q COMPANY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-04-14
New Dress Goods.

During the past few days we have re-
ceived a very large assortment OF new
fabrics in ali the leading and most desir-
able styles, from the lowest price to the
most expensive Cashmeres. Satin Cash
meres, Satin Berbers, New Plaids. Com
bination Suitings in novelty effects at
the following low prices for each pattern
$500, $3.50, S400, $500, 5000, 500,
$500, $500, $1,000 and upward to the
most expensive.
SPRING & COMPANY.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-04-14

Ms celeste Hstfon. uov 81 p sitimors.
rr tes a Na-rnrrt r,rresr 0rs3ert has r-1t-
80 ersfaEe he-a f-r The ccurn1 ses=en.
-. Httrr = fhe daughter 81 t,e lace
II ,iuas Hrnar,s - Eaifrrsc ~. shG STR
ssr brother -.s r. Wlrans. IN rer1 80 iiI-
f0ttn f-ngr tsefr father. ~he MARRIED he-
nu=tsn8 ssrnsd. He q rch ir=h Isne-
.s.4
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-04-14
READ ! READ ! READ !

Cumberland Maryland
Worm Destroyer 1t cheapest Blood
Seketees Worm Destroyer for sale by all Druggist
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-04-14
FOR RENT.

TO RENT Plessant furnished front rooms.
] Suitable for gentleman and wife. or two sin
gle gentlemen Apply l0y Mount Vernon 81. 20
TO kENT-My house on corner Of Bronson and
] I.afa ette streets. Enquire al premises. OF
call on me at 2lO 1AIAl street. Orin A. Ward.
Tor RENT Small house near Monroe street
very convenient for house keeping with good
cellar. well and cisteTn. Inquire 81 John Bole.
printer. opposite Sweets Hotel.
TOR RENT OR SALE.-Fiye acr,s house and
/ barn. including p acres OF grapes. situate
:. e. cor, Hall East streets. and adjoining
land for rent so and $3.50 10 loan. Enquir, of
Iuttle Bros, Opera House block.
Tor RENI-Hou-e No. lis Barclay street IL
rooms. gils. bath. large grounds and conven-
lent 10 churches, school and the business center.
lyes A Dudley. y Fountain street.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-04-14
THE CAUSE

Through which Collars, Cuffs, SHIRTS, etc,
become yellow and get that grayish, or
dark steel colored look, after having been
laundried but few times,
is partly due 10 not having been
properly washed and rinsed. BUT MOST
IY 10 the extsnsive and continued use 81
acid, cheap adulterated soaps. etc. Our
mode of laundering is different from that
OF most all others, and is done in such a
manner that the goods remain as clear
and white as when new, neither Is there
any more wear 10 them than when done
ia the ordinary way at home Our work
is always uniform and satisfaction guar
anteed every tipe. We also promptly
call for and deliver goods free Of charge.
Telephone 365.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-04-14

D II. ACCIDENT.-Mr. B. j. Bullard wHs
n. struck boy IA k8rr az the Leonard street cross
ing Oh the evening Of April and thrown from the
DR.. Winter and Weiss called in who al once
dressed his wounds. II is thought. however. that
he viii recover if sufficient orders left at bis
place. Pearl street. for pencil. pocket. hand and
wheel rubber stamps.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-04-14

QUITTING AND BASTING done at the Nm e
~ Kellogg's School Of Dress-cutting: no refit-
ting or uniting: satisfaction guaranteed; don Z
fail 10 call
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-04-14
THE ENEMIES OF CHILDHOOD"

Undrgnod he Detroit "tod'neTo3 a0d Id
the fotIoufng:
ENEMIES OF CHILDHOOD"
first and
is what tbrngm heeM wass be bad
buta 1no Itreie
TO frome
luntlI 1el mrnellm
but / bout Dr
he onorab would no
tbecla II Igo
fexfyh harmless be II
/ not q get
get il q youdru TO
i n 10 H. Jackson Mich
vexrlng only al
dissolve the
and rrnidca Il the . and u
hfsslp druzgs IN drugs0
they wont kept tben
wi1n the SIEKEII1- Grand HsYids Mhs
FROM AFB0Fs.
Ar~ ~ n 80 f @ = .
HI
gEQegE sIfKrTF4
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Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-04-14
The Enemies Of Childhood.

The Undersigned ci!ps iron, the Detroit "Conn"er'
UeTfiser the fotIouing:
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-04-14
MISCELLANEOUS.

n BARGAIN Two well improved adjoining
~ farms containing ls0 acree one mile from
Kent City comfortable farm buildings on each.
Pine peach and apple orchards and other fruits.
for 81 O00.lo. easy terms will trade for city
property. Apply to Ives q Dudley. u Fountain
-.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-04-14

SPRING & COMPANY.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-01-14

do m ny persons come here while you
stayq'
Eyes, good many. women and men both.
They can pray or not pray. just as they
please; but even the rest they get by settin,
here a ht f hour or so Is good for them. And
in whose no should they be made vel.
come if not <he Lord'sT'
st. Peters church. Roman Catholic. on
the corner o. Church and Barclay street, in
the very heart of the hurry OF downtown
life, is a great rest for the weary. Men
rush into it out of the hustle of business.
sink into seat and offer prayer, make a
genuhoction before the altar and rush out
again 60 mix with the unspirituaI business
OF the day. In this church, built by the
King of Spain, Cardinal McCloskey was
baptized, the elder Bennett married, and his
children baptized
This, as W IL as all the Romish churches,
is open from 5 o'clock in the morning until
in the evening. St Georges church is
only open from until 6. Country visitors
TO the city who go out early are often greatly
surprised to find that they are never out
before the Fifth Avenue cathedral, St
Patrick's, is open, anu a stream of people
passing in and out. Sometimes they follow
the line and enter. The place and the SER
vice being new to them they stand around
in awkward and awe-struck attitudes, lis
tening and wondering, like Creatures from
another planet.
The place seems SO vast, the archways so
expansive the whole interior so solemn and
unworthy, that it is not strange they arc
dazed by the sudden transition from the
hustle of life without. At no time is the
cathedral deserted. Visitors or worshipers
are ever there while its doors are unclosed.
The former wander in, stare, speak in
whispers and fit out, but the latter stay long
enough to pray and rest their spirits, which
the heat and burden of the busy day have
wearied. GERTRUDE GARRISON.
NEW YORK Oct. s
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-01-14
Stations at Mansfield /!



BY Jack Malone. he bF Lexingtoe. N, dam
Ivy Lea by imported Australian; 2nd dam, Rar
Flower. by Lexington; Ord dRra. Bay Ltes, By Ian
ported Yorkshire; 9Th dam. Imported Maria BLACK
by Phiio da Pntah, etc.. etc.
Bazaar WAS bred ~ the great WooobuEn Farn,
near Lexiegton, Ky, by tLe late 4. A. AleSanaeE.
and was sold to w. L. PFitchard. OF a1cFMmeats.
Cal, for 5000. He stands l6N hSpde weighs
I, 065 lbs and 10 bright chestnut color. During
his racing career he downed many isyaEitf, Ale
won many a hatfnl OF money for his osfasFas ana
proved himself oae OF the greatestof boxers over
distance, most OF his races being at I'VE nnd foaT
fornia that winners. arlong which are 11GRi0
Dunbar, Young BAZAAR, sophia. anu another
Minerva by Imported Leaunington, tie sire %
Parole and Iroqu0is. LeEie D0nbny arestiS de.
tlnguished herself last year IN hst yEe sens oaa
year oids that ever started In CAf8oniias, among
which were the swo beautiful hlIles bgonght here
last spring by Mr. AgneV, distance, a ntfks sinses
IO4 "a the fastest on record for ynr s,lsa At
the distance. This year she has son t8vsfB1 m.
pcTtant events, and hsa proved heEusslfAn s be
Bazaar has nov been brought baex sti EibhoIulo,
and viii remain here the be'Apce Of tH year. and
avail themselves OF the oppcrtunlty &C Oaiiin his
services while they have the chance. TeKHass
$40. Payable Mt tins Of seF~tce.. r -
The imported Ciydesdale b0liipn DGNA 4 -
DINNNE. Jr., will stand at the sanlf tin ni,d
place 1T $40 for the sesSon. he Was bred a.
Canada, sired by Imported Donald Dagnt alid out
of imported Clydesdale mare. He II Il bensltl
full dapple grey, l6 hands high, md WeigiF i4to
lbs; is very active, and as she large bore as
could be found anywhere. f'Att
Also, the Gne large Imported kentucky Jack
SAMPSON. This Il ons Of the largest Jacks
that we could End 10 CalIiornia, sad u animal
Of inmense bout: Is q very sure BREEDER. hlc
should be literally patronixed KS he is one 81 Inc
the very best animals Of his kind. Tetmis, $50
for the
The public are cordially invited 70 eau and la
spect the above aniDais.
MILES lInOg.
PTOpnetors.
MarshAeId. Sept rs. 1884, ite-n
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-01-14
NOTICE.

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SHARE
holders of the Puuloa Sheep and stock Ranch
Company will be held at noon OF the 29th of De-
cenlber at the counting room of @. ". Macfarlane
x Co., Honolulu.
J. ROBBINS. Secretary.
Honolulu. Dec. -. 1874. 800 de2s
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-07-24
PUBLIC OPINION.

IF Ben Buffers schooner Yacht
America is endeavorine to compete
with the old man in the matter of
ignominious defeats she had better
give it up.-New York Tribune,
Rep.
The nrospcritv Of every part of
rbc land IS in some measure invoIv-
cd in that Of every other part. and
,l, 80 :3,, fa,r.1zino wealth Of the
-.eIv i!g,,ee-i>.<d solth will make
the whole country richer.-New
York Commercial Advertiser Rem.
rrbo Iossor ton,,b4 l., tho advent
,ro nbo Dol,bin foir,ro, i that tbo
building of vessels for the navy
should either be undertaken by the
government at its own wards, or
that the contractors shoald be al
lowed to make their own designs to
meet the reopircmonts of STRENGTH
speed, armor and capacitv imposed
bv Iaw,-New York Evening Post.
Tno ;,,o,oo.o .ho elevation &c
+lo ston1ar5 of noI;tio,I noroIi+v IN
tI,is oonntrr i cnito or,ovina IA.
;tars and nnhi;o mon u,Lo oirb+
,,oo,, oo.o IdoI.o7 49, ,,;.h ;nd;For
800 1ho TI,[oo ,.,,a,.;na.I- -
- II a. a. uo.ooI', l,o
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-07-24
importer.
PROMINENT PEOPLE,

Secretary Bayard is now assailed for
his course toward the Columbian rebels.
Col. Lannon'S waste basket is large
enough for hustle for the Statue of
Liberty.
The Buffalo Express calls the southern
revivalist, Rev. Sam Jones, 1.-The crack
er Talmage."
Ex-United States Minister Osborne
sailed Saturday morning from Rio janet
70 for New York.
Senator GormOn says there is nothing
in the report that Secretary Manning in
tends to run for governor of New York.
Because Mrs. Ella Wheeler Wilcox
writes poetry in the attic of her house it
is thought that her sentiments ought to
be elevated.
The four American cities of above
10000 inhabitants having the highest
natural sites above the level of the sea
are Leadville, Denver, Omaha and At
lanta in order named.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-07-24

on. In Louisiana, Texas and other
southern states scarcely day passes
without some election of this kind,
the voting of a county or district on
the subject of the licensing of Ii
quor. There are defeats and victo-
ries for both parties, but it cannot
be denied that the prohibitionists
win the greater number of victories
and are continually winning new
districts to their ranks.