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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-02

The COLLAPSE in Jane last of the Western grain
clique who have advanced prices of wheat be-
yond its natural value, rs regulated by demand
and supply, caused heavy decline, and price at
commencement of harvest were lower than they
had been for several months previous.
Soon after the prices gradually became better,
and well cleaned, dry wheat has commanded
fairly satisfactory prices on our market.
In this connection, we would suggest that extra
efforts be taken to secure crops in as good condi-
ton as possible, as dry, we'll cleaned grain will
always sell readily at best market prices
We congratulate our city upon the continued
increase of its wholesale trade. Country mer-
chants eau purchase their supplies here at or be-
low prices in other markets and save considerable
in freight charges.
We have to record the loss of ono of our oldest,
most useful and honored members in the death of
David G. Watkins. who was always foremost in
advancing the interests of our Exchange. His
example of fidelity in all his business relations is
worthy of all emulation.
The finances of the association are in healthy
condition. as shown by the report of the Treasurer
herewith submitted.
Our thanks are due tho janitor for efficient dis
charge of duties.
Thanking you gentlemen, for courtesies shown
during the term of my official service, wish you
all health and increased prosperity for the year
just entered upon.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Board
of Managers j. q. MILBURN, PRESIDENT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-02

THE cATARRH remedy, Ely's Cream Balm has
proved most satisfactory. Prior to two months
ago had not breathed freely through my nose
for three years; now am but little bothered in
that respect. The pain has left my head as have
most other disagreeable symptoms. ] confidently
believe it to be sure cure.-[S. M. Logan, Byn.
umville, Charlton county Mo
HAVE used one bottle of Elys Cream Balm,
and it is the best remedy have found for ca;arrh
iu fifteen ycars-[v. G. Bsbbage, Attorney Har-
dipSburg Ky
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AT the close of business, April 30, 1883.
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts, S177,515 GO
Overdrafts, $40 55
U. S. bonds to secure circulation, 10000 90
u. S. bonds on hand 5000 %
Other stocks, bonds and mortgages, 61,735 62
Due from approved reserved agents, 44457 -
Due from other National banks, 9,G21 81
Due from State banks and bankers 4.o25 40
Real estate, furniture and fixtures, 300 90
Current expenses and taxes paid, 2,6S3 SO
Premiums maid go 90
Checks and other cash items, 1869 IA
Bills of other banks, 4 100 w
Fractional paper currency, nckels and
pennies ~ At
Specie 764 90
Legal tender notes, 27,193 90
Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer
% per cent of circulation 1850 OO
Total, 1891 S29 3s
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in 100000 90
Surplus fund 2O,OOO w
Undivided profits. 27,O54 63
National bank notes outstanding, 2l,o0O OO
Individual deposits subject to check, 1851 81
Demand certificates of deposit 6,4O1 81
Due to other National banks 1853 -
Due to State banks and bankers, 3,99S 53
Total, 1891 ,82s 80
State of Virginia city Of Alexandria, IS.
l. Vim. H. Lambert. Cashier of the above named
bank do solcmnly swear that the above statement
is true to the best of my knowledge and belief
WIN. II. LAMBERT, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn To before Inc this I'd
day OF May, 1888.
W. F. LAMBERT, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest
P F : t,ao l. SMITH Director.
JOHN PERRY, my 1t
oIsAL AND JUTE FODDER YARN just re-
y ceived ct 326 King street, for sale wholesale
and retail by
sep15 j. L. CREIGHTON q SUN.
NEW CALIFORNIA DOUBLE CROWN RAILS.
~ ms fancy clustors) also valentis Ohstalk
Cooking do. Just received at
0U octl2 w. 80 McBURNEY's
EREsH ALMONDS, English Walnuts, Pecans,
L Cream Nuts and Filberts for sale Mt
dec12 J. C. MILBURN'S.
MILD. CURED HAMS, Breakfast Pieces and
Va isns so0a'"s'' Just 'e's'''D y C. M1LBURN.
nBURRER's SHREDDED oATs--A fresh lot
= ia 9us' ''>''''' GEO acgURNEY & SON.
RsAIJTIeuL EASTER CARD given with
| u every packsge of DIAMOND EGG DYE at
- J. D. II. LUNT' S.
EREsHLY ROASTED CoFFEEs for sale at re-
| l. duced prices by ,,,,,,,,
ap27 J. =. MlLno ny:
NEW BUCKWREAT FLOUR received to-day
| IN and for sale low by ,,,,nr,,,
! oct19 .. y. MlLnC hS.
IN CHESTS GOOD G. P TEA Just received for
lU sale at 45c per ID by ,-,,n,-n,,
| ape J.o. @lAoo6N.
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Reinp NI0re Pleasant

~. .aatae taste, more acceptable to the stomach
Gm. more truly beneficial in its action, the
ii -Sus California liquid fruit remedy, Syrup
h. ~ is rapidly superseding all others
IT. One bottle will prove its merits
:" Sae by E. s. Leadbeater & Bro.
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saAsHERIFF,s SALE az5as

MS- 10000 Straw Has and Bonnets, in all
styles, shapes and qualities from the sheriis sale
in Baltimore of S. Browns millinery stock will
be opened on Monday morning, April Both, at
ten O. clock, at l. EICHBERG & CO.'S.
Will be sold, wholesale or retail, at mere moth
iig. ap27 1w
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AleXandria's Trade.

Annual Report Of the President of the Alexandria
Commercial Exchange.
At the annual meeting of the Alexandria Com
meroial Exchange held May 2nd, 1888, the fol-
lowing report was submitted and approved viz
Gentlemen Of The Corn and Produce Exchange:
AS provided for by our constitution. [ submit
on behalf ofmyself and the Board OF Managers the
following report of tho business of the Exchange
for the year ending April Both, 1888:
The records show receipts Of
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AIfyalgarla Oazette,
WEDNESDAY EvENIN >. MAY .
LOCAL MATTERS

- mi, section slightly cooler, followed by
iu To- fair weather, light to fresh northerly
N' Vs. diminishing in force.
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?. ARAS0IS!P ARASOLS! PARASOLS!

The largest best selected and reasonable
have had cued from the of three largest man.
ucrers this country bought the lowest possible figures
marked with very small profits The make style price
bound to suit Ifyou don't like the ancype checks pads
show you splendid line the plain % o. 26 and %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-02

Police REpoRT-Last night was mild
a1d Clear with four prisoners and no dodgers
1.-THE station house.
Tn. Mayor disposed OF the following cases
tbs morning.:
Geo Swansbury, arrested by officer Sher-
sood ioy being drunk and disordefly, was
lent to jail for five days.
Edward Snow, ccloreG, and Leary Blight
l,i Ernest Wilson, white boys, arrested by
'aceTs Sherwood aud Bont2. for lrespassng
VI Tie eats Of the Y. NJ. Ry. Company, were
dismissed with reprimand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-02

TRADE or ALEXANDRIA.-At the annual
meeting of the Alexandria Commercial Ex-
cssoge, acid this morning, Mr.. ]. j. jamie
:oO was called to the chair with Mr.. j. B.
watkins secretary, The annual report of
The president aud board of managers was
read, adopte , aud ordered to be published
the ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE. Mr.. John
?. Robinson was elected president for the
ensuing year Mr. Chas. S. Taylor, jr., vice
mssident Mr.. J. B Watkins, secretary, and
Mr. VIM. A. Moore, treasurer; Mess!s j. w.
Nails, Walter Roberts, p. B. Hooe, j. G..
Beckbam and ]. j. Jameson, board of man.
ayers committee was appointed to wait
on Mr.. Robinson and inform him of his cleo
ton Mr. Robinson received the committee
most cOntteously and Hospitality, and in a
Characteristic speech accepted the honor
conferred upon him. The president sreport
shows very gratifying condition of the
grain trade o! the city, and both the officers
sod members of the exchange deserve cred
/. for their efforts in building up the bust
less of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-02

In SSH'-Since yesterday about 100000 her.
rs aud 800 shad have arrived st Fishtown.
,n,Ya,'ing sold at from $500 to IS so per thous'
-. ~, ansd at from $40 to SIS per hundred,
- Fock aud perch at % to 40c per bunch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-02

Y NJ. c. A.-As announced in yesterday s
G4ZETTE, the Young Mems Christian Asso
cation held its 35;h anniversary in the Nj.
/ Church South last night. The exercises
cnmeuctd with the hymn, "Oaward,
Christian Soldier" sung by large chorus
ctor under the leadership Of Mr.. Henry
field After scripture reading aud prayer
By Rev R. F. Bishop Mr.. A G Unlsr, Pres
tl.ui Of the az ISOLATION, read his annual re
l9ii watch showed the a. sacia!ion to be in
stsal.hy condi'ion, having accomplished
aach good the pass. year. Very allie aG-
dresses wsre then made by Rev. Mess g
ioung. Vance and Dgott of this city, aud
NJ H 0 Williams. State Secretary oil Vr
gta NJ c. A. Pledge cards we're then
a'trou'eA through the congregation, aud
go Wa subscribed to help carry on the
SNE the coming wear.
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V MATTERs.-The County Co

coryTY MATTERS County Court
3.- special law has ordered an elect on
UNI ". nnbic school purposes in each district in
W 9acronptv, 10 tax place on the fourth Thurs
~! ,.. in this mouth. A levy of 25 cents on
Wy .:s 800 ofproperty is asked for in Airing.
~, ~ ni.trict 20 cents in Jefferson District,
~ "a Il cents in Washington District, and it
'.b.s three -fourths OF the number of votes
",.t to carry this extra levy this levy en-
'IIe. the schools TO run ten months in the
Tho school electoral board of the county
..s meeting short time ago, with Super
..,sodeut John f Febry as chairman, and
r,res F Clements are secretary, and unan-
'aan.ly re elected Messis Harvey Bailey as
..n.ree for Arlington, and VIM. n. Febry,
~ Washington School District.
The enlerpt5ing young merchant at Balls
r.l.. Roads has built himself handsome
ssr store and dwelling there, and is doing
good business. Mr.. Lewis ]. Collins who
ismeyv kept the store at that place, but
~ some time past has resided in George.
avn has moved back, and is building
I.tge store and dwelling, consequently there
.,5tgostoresa at 'Ballston." A live business,
.,r,ng competition, and goods at city prices.
p,sps,a.ioa is being made for grading the
"A al Carlin's Springs. Several new
bn,dicgs are in progress of erection, and
Ma, place already begins to put on the ap
n-.rance of village. The lot owners are
csDtemplating giving big excursion and
,se entertainment there On the 30th Of Nav.
The streets at Rosslyn are being rapidly
Graded Messrs Breen 4 Feeley, OF Alexan
i,is civ, have this contract end are, as is
swnys The case with them, doing their work
vel and with great diligence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-02

OF ALEXANDRIA, IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA
At the close of business, April 30. 1885
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts, S3oS, 1875 "a
Ovcrdrafts, secured and unsecured, 700 90
U. 5. bonds to secure circulation 100000 90
Other stocks, bonds and mortgages. 81 ,222 IL
Due from approved reserve agents. 2O644 AZ
other National banks, II 500 10
State banks and bankers POPS "a
Real estate, furniture and fixtures. $4,000 90
Current expenses and taxes paid, 5,121 %
Premium paid, 1880 20
Checks and other cash items, G.131 80
Bills of other banks, 1,0G0 90
Fractional paper currency, nckels and
pennies, ga So
Specie, 81 500 90
Legal tender notes, 6,0S5 90
Redemption fund with U S. Treasurer,
5 per cent of circulation, $500 90
S609.552 39
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in, 100000 90
Surplus fund, 10000 90
Undivided profits, 27,3S9 II
National bank notes outstanding, 10000 90
Individual deposits subject to check, $40, 1877 67
Demand certificates of deposit 6,OSO G7
Due to other National banks, 20,5S3 50
g State banks and bankers, $3.50 AZ
$6O9,552 80
State of Virginia. city Of Alexandria:
l, Charles K. Hoo1, Cashier of the above named
bank do solcmnly swear that the above statement
is true to the best of my. knowledge and belief.
CHAS. r. HOOFF, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2l
day of May 1888.
]. JOHNSTON GREEN, Notary Public
.Correct-attest:
HENRY STRAUSS,
JAMES F. MUIR, Directors.
JOSEPH BRoDGRs, my2 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-02

NAY BALL.-The grand May ball given
stMcBurpey's Hall last night By the Friend
slip Fire Company was largely attended and
was success in every particular. The hall
was tastefnlly decorated with flags, while
numerous relics of the fire department of
The olden time, such as fire buckets, axes,
rampets, etc. were suspended from the
walls Dancing began about 9 O'Clock and
vas kept up until late hour. The May
pole dance, however, was omitted from the
programme which prevented some of the
veterans from showing their agility. A
delegation of The Veteran Fremen's Aesoc-
slou of Washington attended in uniform
iiab caRts, red shirts, dark pantaloons and
dark ties wih fire hat and regulation belt
sud we're accompanied by their lady friends
They were met az the train and escorted TO
tie hall, headed ny the drum corps. Among
The visitors were Secretaries Fisher and
Hayior, John Scott, ] osh Lloyd, Jno. Hurst,
J. V Thompson, w. h. Stuart, Richard
Brown, John Goodrich and Jas. Croggan.
TIE visitors returned on the midnight train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-02
LEGAL.
NOTICE TO HOUSBKEEPERS

WHO HAVE FURNITURE TO REPAIR. UP.
HOLSTER AND YARNISH.
Mattresses made to order old ones made over
chairs recancd or perfora;e ed seats put on baby
carriages upholstered painted in any of the
leading STYLES. Country work solicited. We guar
antee to do ell the above cheaper than any one
else in .he city Work called Tor and delivered
without extra charge.
s. F. HAMILTON & CO,
JOG south Fairfax ST., Alexandria, Va.
ap2S I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-02

T. 'A.fki'1' SALEs-Mr Thomas Hoy has sold
F..ss No story brick dwelling on the east SIDE oil
l...1 street, between Wolfe and Wilkes, to Mis-
, ,-G plckin for So 900.
M -1nsS Cooper his sold to John Clarke his lot
ia! .tsme house on the north side of Franklin
.eV. near Union, for $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-02
WANTS..
ADJUSTMENTS.

GARDEN FAIR WILL. BE HELD MAY 9th
n on the corner of Washington and Oronoco
streets, from 10 q. IN. to p m. al are cordially
invited to attend. Admission 1c niy1 3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-02

CHARGED WITH RoBBERY.-The Wash
,oslOn papers say that John Smith, better
. .I as 'Cocky Swauk," was arrested 10
.aa' city yesterday aud committed TO jail on
, NJ, Charge Of ro5bing q couptryman named
;s,!lIej, of Prince Georges county, Nd, OF
90 while the latter was drunk. The man re.
. .''is9 to is John Smarr, of this city. Some
" =. OILS lends went to Washington last night
"s'cure his release, but were unsuccessful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-02
No. 1716.
pEPoRT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
Citizens National Bank,

OF ALEXANDRIA, IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA
AT the close of business, April 30, 1883.
RESOURCES
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-02

Fata.oNAi Nr. j. H. PARROT is in the city on
-, NJ f. Mahoney. of Norfolk, was here to day
u. BUSINESS connected with his dis.illery near
~ W. t Kingston Salisbury, of Warren county,
H.. IN the city to-day, guest at the Braddock
MI, Al, Rsyer and son, of Rochester, N. Y, who
h.; oetn visiting Mr. Nj. Schulcr, left for their
I. ~, PeFson Chapman left here to-day for Port
Es,l A. D., to Join an engineering party on the
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BANK STATEMENTS.
1851.
D EPoRT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
n
First National Bank.

OF ALEXANDRIA, IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA,
Al the close of business, April 30. 1888.
RESOURCES
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-10-04
OPTICAL EXPERIMENTS.
How the Eye-Sight Is Affected by News
paper Reading.

How the Eyc-Sight Is Affected by News
paper Reading.
cculists say that reading people are
wearing out their eyes. They trace
near-sightedness and many other de-
fects of vision to much reading. 1t is
matter OF common observation that
persons who read most have the sense
OF sight most impaired. Scientists
hav" feared that the prevalent defects
OF the eye might become hereditary
and that years of evolution might pro-
duce sightless race-or. at least, one
partly blind-and many experiments
have been made and suggestions offered
to lessen this danger.
number of experiments have been
made with reference to the color of the
paper and printers ink. The gloss of
highly-finished or calendered paper
has been condemned. A natural tone
and dull surface is preferred. The
contrast between white paper and
black ink is believed to be too great
End diversity of colors has been sug-
gested for both paper and ink. A
very light buff tint in the paper has
been found to be grateful to the eve
and a MANILA paper has been used
with good results. An Eastern expert
menter has satisfied himself that the
ground should always be darker than
the yrint-the paper Of q deeper color
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-10-04
BRANDING COUNTERFE!TS.
A Government Regulation Which Doe
Not Please National Banks.

A Government Regulation Which Does
Not Please National Banks.
The recent circular sent out by the
Chief of the Secret Service of the
Treasury Department calling the atten-
ton of the officers of National banks to
the rule making it their duty to brand
every spurious bill that may be pre-
scented to them counterfeit before re-
turning it to the owner, has caused
considerable talk in banking circles.
A banker said recently that if the act
affected all banks alike, he would not
object to its enforcement, but as it only
applies to the Government officers and
to National banks, leaving all State
and private banks to do as they please,
he is opposed to the plan. The law
re uires the instant stamping of bill
discovered to be fraudulent, regardless
of any protests on the part of the pre-
senior. If mistake is made and
good note stamped, the cashier is COM
PEELED to make amends for the wrong
by purchasing the bill, which he can
realize on by presenting it at the
Treasury. The risk financially is not
objected to as much as the danger OF
mourning the anger of the person pre-
senting the note. There is so much
competition among the different banks
that they desire to conciliate rattle,
than to offend their customers. Tc
seize bill and brand it counterfeit is,
OF course. the duty of the proper Off.
Gals at the Sub-Treasury, but when
such an arbitrary act is attempted by a
clerk in bank the owner, who in
nine cases out of ten is ignorant of the
fraudulent character of the note, is in
dignant and is apt to transfer his bust
ness to another bank. The rules of
the Treasury Department make the
branding of counterfeits The duty of
every officer of National bank, but
as the officers seldom see the bills
the work being done by the clerks
they claim that neglect OF the clerks to
follow the rule does not make the Off
GERS liable. Chicago Journal.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-10-04
Remedy Tor the Heaves.

Unless the disease is the result of a
change in the structure of the air
tubes or the lungs, it can be cured by
giving soft feed and avoiding clover
hay. The food should be the best
grass hay, cut before it is in blossom.
and free from pollen or mildew. This
is cut in short chaff. slightly moist
ened, and then mixed with the ground
feed, which should be oats, corn and
bran, in equal parts, ground together.
It would be advisable to give with the
feed. three times a week. a tablespoon
full of the following mixture: One
pound of salt. half q pound Of carbon
ate of soda, four ounces of ground GIN
ger and two ounces each of powdered
calisaya bark and sulphate Of iron
N r. Times.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-10-04
BEWARE OF DRUGS.
Mental Relaxation the Only Legitimate
Rel CT from Insomnia.

| Relief from, Insomnia.
A writer in the american Magazine
refers to the numerous applications
which are made TO medical men to pre-
scribe some drug that will be effective
to produce sleep and be at the same
time harmless. lie states without
qualification that no such drug eX-
ists," and his opinion will be Endorsed
by all intelligent doctors. Choral.
bromine and opium in some of their
forms, with smaller quantities of other
drugs, are used by many thousands of
Americans for the purpose OF produce
inc sleep. and not few OF them go to
bed every night under the influence of
some one of these pOisons. the rapidly
increasing consumption of which tells
of a continuous widening in the
circle of human beings who are
infatuated enough to use these
dangerous substances under the false
impression that they are remedial and
not poisonous, Sleep thus obtained is
not restful nor recuperative, and in
every case where these drugs are re-
sorted to Nature sternly exacts her
penalties for the violation of law. The
digestive powers give way first. and
few months of persistence after the
first symptoms of stomachic derange-
ment are observable, reduce the pa
tient to .he condition of one who long
ago remarked that he was starving in
the midst of plenty. though hungry
enough when no food was before him.
Intense nervousness follows soon upon
this stage, and it is not long ere the
only comfortable hours of existence
are those passed under the influence of
the narcotic. The use of these
things is actually more harmful
to the constitution than would be equiv
alent quantities of alcoholic stimulant,
though they are taken by many who
would shrink with horror from the
proposition to drink spirituous liquors.
or even the milder decoctions of malt
The only legitimate relief from the
evil, insomnia. is to be found in a re.
Taxation of the mental pressure that
induces it, following this by bodily ex.
ercise, judicious bathing and strics
in food as well as drink
The great objections to this remed,
are its simplicity and cheapness, bw
In spite OF that fact the course indi
Gated Is the only one by which ttou.
sands can avoid what Il q bad Is
grave.-CRicago ztj6wse.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-10-04

| thar the letters. He suggests olacl
paper and gray ink. or a blue page
printed in orange. Signs are painted
on this principle oftener than on any
other.
The suggestion is based on the theory
of scientists that objects are seen be
cause they are lighted up-that Is te
say, the rays Of light reflected from an
object form its outlines on the retlna
of the eye. In the white page and
black letter it is claimed that this proc
ess is reversed and that every part OF
the page except the letter Is seen. Ihe
letters are observed because in certain
lines the white page makes no impress
sion on the retina A silhouette, it is
claimed, is not as grateful to the eye as
the same figure on slate, and bronze
bust against a white wall is less pleas
ing than marble bust against black
shield.
A Russian physician named Malan-
evsky after many experiments proposed
oCiIu duu W llltC iCttCA L 2Oi'
Bowditch, of Harvard, experimental
with several classes. however, and
found that majority of only a small
per cent. in each class preferred the
black ground and white ink to a white
ground and black ink. The Harvard
experiments prove that Malanevsay's
scheme is not Of general value. In
Paris it has been decided that street
names in white letters on blue ground
are more easily read than the black or
white lettering.
The most noted experiment in colors
mas been that of firm of Dutch pub
which has printed number of
books on light green paper in sky-blue
ink. These are claimed to be natures
favorite cOlors. and their pleasing
effect in vegetation and sky is sought
to be reproduced by the printed page.
The experiment is said to be successful,
though the combination of color is not
likely to rayish artistic souls. Chicago
News.