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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-01
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PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY AT
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mcntS.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-01
For Over Fifty Years.

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDy.-Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for
over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS
for their CHILDREN WHILE TEErHING, with
PERFECT SUCCESS. IT SooTHEs the CHILD
SoFTENs THE GUM, ALLAYs all PAIN; CURES
WIND Collie and is the best remedy for DI.
ARRHEA. Sold by Druggists in every part Of
the world. Its value is incalculable Be sure
and ask for Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SY.
RUP, and take no other.
Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-01
BOOTS AND SHOES.
OFFICE PoToMAc SHOE Co.,
ALEXANDRIA. Va,
September l, 1892.

September I, 1892.
Messrs. J. A. Marshall q. Bro, Alexandria, "a:
Gentlemen-We take great
pleasure in stating that you
are entitled to the first prize in
the pleasant rivalry of six
months advertising in the
Alexandra Gazette, according
to the agreement stated there
in; provided you use the words
Potomac Shoe Co. in each
issue during the period stated.
We are yours truly,
PoToMAc SHOE Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-01
AGRICULTURAL.
SOFT PULV ERIZED
Florida Phosphate,
AGRICULTURAL.

The Standard Phosphate Mining and Chem
ical Company of Alexandria, Va, is now sell
ing to the farmers of this and other States,
their NON ACID PHOSPHATE.
This New Natural Fertilizer contains 24
per cent OF Phosohoric Acid with 5 per cent.
of this amount available on present crops,
leaving as 4 PERMANENT IAlPROVER of
the soil 10 per cent. to be drawn on by sue
cecding crops.
1t is especially recommended for wheat and
grass, and will bring equal results with any
phosphate now sold.
The price for this new fertilizer is in reach
of every farmer. Write for prices aud circu-
lars.
STANDARD PHOSPHATE MINING AND
CHEMICAL COMPANY,
je16 Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-01
BENDHEIM'S.

1 case of $500 yards of Printed Bedford
Cords, in beautiful designs, warranted to
wash, at &c per yard.
20 pieces (1200 yards Emblem Suitings in
exquisite plaid designs, full 80 inches wide, at
Sc per yard.
case 5000 yards Challics, large variety
of colorngs and blacks, at the low price of DC
per yard.
% pieces Chantilly Muslin, in the latest
designs, at 6lc per yard.
All-wool Bedford Cords in tan shadings that
were 75c; We now offer at 624c to close out.
We arc showing popular shades in Faille
and China Silks; also Blacks.
We have the new patented Combination
Dress Facings, rubber linen, canvas and vel
veteen binding, three (3) in one piece" in
ali colors; also Elastic Skirt Protectors.
100 rolls NEW CHINA MATTINGS at
rock-bottom prices.
Just received a large invoice of PARASOLS
and SUN UMBRELLAS for ladies, gents and
children. These goods were bought direct
from one of the most reliable manufacturers
in this country, and arc warranted to give
satisfaction.
Have added largely to our WHITE GOODS
steck-India Linens, Nainsooks, Plaid Mus
Inns, Henlstitched and Embroidered Flounces,
alulls in white and colors also good line of
Black Wash Fabrics.
We are showing line of Children's Percale
Shirt Waists. TIE % and soc qualities are
specially good values.
We are opening new line of Silk and Taf-
fata Gloves and i:.;ts for summer wear
d. BENDHEIM, SIC King street.
Es-We are selling agents for the celebrated
WHITE SEWING MACHINE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-01
Bucklcn's Arnica Sa,yc.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands. CLilblains
Corns aud all Skin Erup;ions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guaran.
teed to give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded. Price 20 cents per box. For sale bv
C. G. Lennon, COG King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-10-01
Va. Agricultural & Mechanical College.

ATBLACKsBURG. VA.
Sixteen instructors. Thoroughly equipped
shops, laboratories and infirmary. Farm of
338 acres. Steam heating and electric lights
in Dormitories Degree Courses in Agricul-
ture Horticulture, Civil, Mechanical and
Electrical Engineering, Applied Chemistry
General Science. Shorter courses in Practical
Agriculture and Practical Mechanics.
Total cost for session of nine months. in
Guiding fees, clothing, textbooks, medical at
tendance, and etc, about S145. Next session
begins September 21st, 1892 For catalogue
apply to ]. NJ. MCBRIDE,
aug2 On President
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-01

financial.
ATLANTIC TRUST COMPANY.

The following coupons payable at this ONCE on ana
after May g 1892
CENTRAL co. OF PROVIDENCE r. l.
CITIZENS GAS AND ELECTRIC co. Of WHITE
PLAINS. .o "a,
CoITMBUs. HOOKING VALLEY AND TOLEDO CAR
TRUST. A 80. - c.n
TRUST A.
COLORADO FUEL co.
GOLDSBORO WATER CO.. n. c.
GREAT SOUTH BAY WATER co.
IRON CAR EQUIPMENT CO.. 2
IRON CAR EQUIPMENT CO.. Is 102.
KENTUCKY UNION RAILWAY, A 90.
LULING WATER CO., TEXAS.
MOBILE AND OHIO CAR Trust. A SO.
MIDDLETOwN LIGHT AND POWER co.
NEW.YORK AND NEW-JERSEY TELEPHONE
CO. IS.
NETWORK LOCOMOTIVE WORKS.
NORFOLK AND SOUTHERN Il. Il.
OHIO AND WEST VIRGINIA Il. r.
PASSAIC ELECTRIC LIGHT. II. AND P. co.
PEORIA WATER co.
SING SING GAS MFG co.
TEXAS LOAN AGENCY.
TIFFIN STREET l'Y.
UNITED DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINE 60.
WEST HAvERSTRAw WATER co.
NAY Is.
CANDA CATTLE CAR TRUST A 40.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-01

State issues continued TO be wholly hesec'eo'
There we're no sales Of city bank stock. -,
Jhe general bond market was 4niet, nn' on-
cecdinsIy strong od ner cent hiaher at 50 is
eninago and Eastern Illinois 5s further adVanced
= nor cent TO lO4. Texas and Pacihc his's e"i,r"
- per cent at s4 There was nov S,.a mi' On the
naber hand !Atchison incomes were ncaNx a. !"
decline of 3-S per cent 10 % a. "c"'e"'' :"
made 20 our full report Of bond sales l. rvohoroc
Iotes for call loans at the STOCK ENcnanp ,I
ha' vu1op,inal. as usual OH Saturday but sm'l
,nsines. was done at IL per cent c,..r;on
The Snb!Treasury was debtor I" Inc N"a''"H
i''"'' WEEKLY TREASURY STATEMENT
nv, r.ceipts from customs reported at wash
me DAY were Sl42, from internal rev
e Sti7sOs. and from inisccllau.eo r T. No
sIsoG The Treasury reccVen ,be rsceio,s
Iio" this account for the week an,ounleu 10
on ,i n 10 secure National bank circulation IL
aaiIde 81 G1 ,4O2. $50 in these BONDS: mao ooo
F9" ar dSG G hs per extended at per cent =?
W,'m,s aenosit~d for circulation ddring tie wrck
9 .nc nno bonds held to secure circulation WIN
%tr,yn So7. 900. National bank circnnioh on'
crawl, currency notes Sl7?."40,3l3; s9il
notes SilO,ls2; against when tne ileisniS snr.
S2s24s355 legal money ior 'c'''P'''' "
rendered rdnn British consols were again irliie
,ighcr at 06 lilo for both money ana .ie at AZ
count: IN ~" ner cent for discohn,A and unchanged
iss se: s5d oss' s st1ss,s ss'aiss
silver was advanced steadily. and the closing
railway sre almost without exception the highe,s
N s s:Ss a. 3 r; E'1es yer Genus
Ialiie1 Kid1sr a CO. advertise for consideration
A. ~: t mc.R ensselaer and Saratoga per ZEN,
q y F as D'yasf :sS a'assaa
Canal hanr nrr cent stock. guaranteed by INC
YougnIos,snsW warren per cent stock guarantee
by e. Pna a ssnysse G
cago, Mum"II~ 80 aud Dakota extension. Chicago
cent Mnns. indiana general per cent bonds aao
Chi and Erie s mCrsaf &C. PER cent %o
rhe following .n r1" stocks, together with their
Line and the latest Aales ..o1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-01
Copartnersbip Notices.
Gelp tUanteo.

Males.
q ALESMAN sell by sample orr Money Order SystHn
- retail merchants $500 month in y for live s,ee
experience necessary. Address MERCHANIU
MONEY ORDER COMPANY, Chcinn,t, Ohio.
Females.
XVANTED.-A capable and educated Young lady o. 70
w nnement and good address accustomed "a good home
surroundings and fairly proficient at the piano To make her
.e thoroughly uPfn In the lighter duties OF general com.
with and entertainment Of few invalid ladies'
i'm DIV household. Not position for housekeeif
mur strictly unexceptonobe and applicants name ana
ago must with full particulars. COmpens
$o5 month with board and comfortable home. Address
II d. s. Windsor Hotel New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-01
Standard Chemical Co.

tAPITAL STOCK 81 .OOOOOO.0O.
10 900 SHARES OF 10000 EACH. FULL PAID AND
WORCESTERSHIRE.
To provide funds manufacture on larger scale and
further the advertising all medical and
all tho journals the United States the Com
pany selling limited amount OF Treasury Stock
at sI5 per shore, ex-dvidend
The price will shortly be advanced to $50.
The great value and solid merit OF product the
limited and market for IT, able economical and
honest management, make the Company's stock SAFE
sound and profitable investment.
The necessary arrangements being made list the
shares O the Stock Exchange.
Full information sent request.
Address applications for stock. checks. &c., to
GEO. w. DUNN President.
Stand1rd Chemical Co..
90 and % Broadway NewYork.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-01
flManr,a::.
Richmond and West Point
Terminal Railway and
Warehouse Company.
To the BondhoIders OF
The RichmOnd anil Ddmrtttc Sys.
tenn md the
East Tenn, TiryiniG g. Ga. Sys.

The pan Of reoroan zatIon OF the Richmond and West
Point Terminal Railway AID Warehouse Company, oated
March 1892 provides for the retirement oil your oonu'
and the OF certain securities In place thereof
The plan f. not coercive.
1t conempatcs the prevention OF Reccivership' WIN
consequent bankruptcy dsntegraton OF the propes
Your cooperation is necessary to pe-erve the hteey
Of this large OF railroads. ard you are invita- 70
become PARTIES the Plan bv depetlne your bonds WIN
out DELAY with the Central Trust Company OF Ne"iok'
rcced In the Reorganization Plan. acme OF It's ad-
yantagcs Will appear by comparing the results OF the p
cnt system operation and Of the proposed bearing
in mind apparent net earnings OF the existing
properties and not been available TO their full
extent.
PRESENT STATUS.
Gross rnings last fiscal year. texcIu.
ding Alabama Great Southern .... SIS,33S'o"O
Operating expenses. l0'ooo'|ot
Net earnings ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. S,1f4,736
Fixed chm rucs ...................... 9.474,S37
PROPOSED CONSOLIDATION.
Fixed chnrgcs, (cxcndiuG S1O.OOO,OOO
First Mortgage Bonds. to be issued
only for additional prOpcrfy).......-.- eo'4"oooV
RcuinIs. Cincinnati Southern $1,000.
600 Mortgage \. &. n. X. s28O,OOOJ 1,I6O'OOO
To,nI axcd charac..................... s,,8GO.OOO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-01
FOREIGN COMMERCE AT NEW YORK.

,vponTs or MERCHANDISE AT SEw.YoRK.
i"f""i" " ,soo 1901 1897.
,,, Al gsG 40 Ijn.Iil sl,st5 SOB
ie,,I ,.,, hands,. . sa25 932 SOG3.G' Il"''H''
,..., o., tho ,yeak 10 SIS 80 ~ go 40 el350lo..
Gu I.nU,rv l7G 81 sGO ls3jdi.Oll lf--l'''<'
IMPORTS OF SPECIE AT SEw-YoEh
- a, -. $50 sO7 Sis.099 III w
For the we" .''-''- Gta.ss iasj.s30 037s,jO0
EXPLOITS OF SPECIE AT NLw'foNk.
L s.s3sip go sj,t1,lH
since January 1........ 1o''"o' 40 "''''-''''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-01
PACIFIC RAILROAD
of Missouri
g. REAL ESTATE BONDS.

Tho above $500 900 bondI mature Nav I. 1892 Tho
Missouri Pacific Railway Company has decided 20 extend
these bond. Of the Of per cent annum until
Nav 1888 present and lien remain in force
aud jntores extended bond, b. PAYABLE
in gold The has mad arrangements with Mossrs
VFRMII.YE & COMPANY u purchase :hc bonds at ma
turv at and extend the on their account Mes'rs
yermllyo Company the right 30 .rimnse. with
out notice privilege hereby extended bondhOldcrs
Uondhodrrs who wish t. avail u the privilege NAV
notify Messrs VermIlyc 4 Company az q their In
,enton 70 do So and present their bonds at the
Mercantile Trust Company. 100 BROADWAY on and otter
Aprn TO- 1909 :, the contract OF extension and new
'' A. II. CALEF, Treasurer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-01
Jee Cream
European ADVERTISEMENTS.
GRATEFUL-COMFORT
EPPS'S COCOA.

BREAKFAsT"Bv thorough Rno ~ S'ss ~
nutrition and by cafu application Of re hne propefsss
Cocoa NJ Egps haS whsh noy svs
s many heavy doctors bills IL ~ the udeious use .!
built up Until TO sss ssesy ssnSe ssSynS
W. ,n"dr n attack wherever there Is weak point We
NAV rs:spe many shaft by keeping ourselves Wei
fort ned with blooo. aho Woi~ry ""orAs"co "se
Civil Service Gazetts Ma, 60, - a..
ronf tina b. grOcers labelled thus: JAMES ErPS
y * HomTcpathc Chemists. London. England.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-01
finanfial Mect,nqs.
n FFICE OF THE EDISON ELECTRIC

n FFICE OF THE EDISON ELECTRIC
ILLUMINATING COMPANY OF NETWORK.
NOS 500 AND 53l PEARL-sT.
NETWORK CITY, April -, 1892.
A SPECIAL. MEETING Of the stockholders Of THE
EDISON ELECTRIC ILLUMINATING COMPANY OF
NEw.YORK has called. to be held at the Office Of
the COMPANY above. at noon on the
THIRTY.FIRsT DAY OF NAY, 1892
upon proposition increase the CaDital
Stock OF the Company fIom 100000 consisting OF
5000 shares of soo each, so5ooooo. consisting Of
OF 500 each for the purpose Of extending
the present business Of the Company.
For purpose OF such meeting the transfer books
Of this Company Will be closed from SATURDAY, tho
SEVENTH DAY OF MAY. 1892. to WEDNESDAY. the
FIRST DAY OF JUNE 1892. both dates inclusive.
SPENCER TRAsK.
l.. l.. COWKER.
A. \. II. BOISSEVAIN
C.. II. COSTEn. MAJORITY %
L. IL. JOHNSON. IN boaru u
n ~ MILLS Directors,
GEO. FOSTER PEABODY,
i. s. SMITuERS.
OFFICE OF THE
EDISON ELECTRIC ILLUMINATING COMPANY OF
NEwYoRK
NE Ss n5l a. tif ~ Apsii IS. isa2
A SPECIAL MEETING Of the stockholders Of THE
EDISON ELECTRIC ILLUMINATING COMPANY OF
NEwYORK has been called, 10 be held the Office OF the
Company as above. at Il. NJ. ON the
THrRTY.FIRsT DAY OF MAY 1885,,
to take action upon proposition to authorize the issue
OF 81 OC0 900 additional bonds under and
provisions OF this Con panys Mortgage Decd OF Trust.
(and the Supplement tneIeo) dated March II. 1890,
the Genital Trust Con lazy OF New.YCrk, TTs,ae.
upon ted with the extension Of
the ComDaDys business.
For the purpose OF such meeting the transfer books OF
this Company VII. be closed from SATURDAY, the
SEVENTH DAY or MAY. 1892. 70 WEDNESDAY. the
FIRST DAY OF JUNE. 1892. both dates inclusive.
SPENCEI. TRASH.
H. y. BOWKER.
A. \. II. DOIssEVAIN. 4 majority Of
c. IL. COSTE. ( the Board Of
j. IL. JOHNSON, Directors.
d. o. MILLS,
GEO. FOSTER PEABODY,
+. :. SMITHERs
THE BANK OF NEW AMSTERDAM,
NEW-i Oisk, ApFii III, 1892.
4 MEETING OF the Stock holders of this
n Bank election OF Directors. Inspectors
Election, VIII be held at the Bank, Wednesday, May
4h, prox. The polls will be open from 10 II o'clock
a. Transfer books will be closed 23d Inst, and re.
y. J. II. EDGE. Cashier
fHE NEw-YoRK. CHICAGO AND ST. louis RAIL-
GRAND CENTRAL DEPOT. NEw.YoRK.
n Office is hereby given that the Annual
Meeting OF the Stockholders OF the New Chi ago
and ST. Louis Railroad Company for the elecncn or
O'clock a NJ on "Wednesday MAY 4th 1892 at the Com.
p'"' '''A'''' '"'' ''' XLIYS Cox. Secretary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-01

IN HE BOOK OF OPEN.AIR SPORTS, octave: 500 pases
Illustrated The standard authority on Anerican Open
ar .musements Rules for sailing, swimming ball play.
ing shooting horseback riding, &C.. &C.. In fu 81 pes
sonnv Published BY The Tribune, Scw-Y0fk. Enteraias
trHS :uS mniyePsalv eamni'u,sntsd BY the nsssA-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-23
TyrannicalC Coal Company.

The Star Coal company now require
its men who labor in the mines at Car
bon Hill to live at Carbon Hill. They
must buy lot, build house and be-
come residents if they want to secure
work from them. Only short time
ago several men from Braceyille and
other surrounding places were discharged
for being non-residents. We are informed
only few days ago that it would not be
long until Coal City men would have to
move there or give up their jobs. This
is not justice to the laboring men. Some
have money and can build while the
majority have not and no boarding
houses to rent; SO there is nothing left
but to buy lot and build and if you
don't walk the chalk line after you have
taken up residence you can look out for
another job and give your property
away. Is this doing justice to the poor
laboring man? No Coal City Miner.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-23
Mr.. Cable. Advancement.

The rise of Congressman Ben. L.
Cable in the political world is one of tie
most rapid and notable in the history of
American politics. It was in 1884 that
Mr.. Cable first became prominent in poll
tics. though always an active and en-
thusiastic member of the democratic
party. In the year stated he was cleo ted
to the national democratic convention at
Chicago that nominated Grover Cleve-
land the first time. In 1890, against his
will, his name was presented to
the democratic congressional con-
veution of the Eleventh district
aud during his absence he was nominated
by an exceedingly complimentary maj ORR
" over other candidates before the con
vention. His election was signal tri-
umph. his opponent who had already
served two years in congress being over
whelmingly defeated.
Since entering public life he has more
than fulfilled the anticipation Of his friends
who. always realizing his worth, force
and ability knew that bright career
awaited him in American politics if he
could be persuaded to become candi-
date for political honors. His record as
a congressman is a proud one. He has
proven himself man of great ability and
exceptional industry, and has been spoken
Of as the most popular man in the house.
His elevation 10 membership of the DEM
ocra,ic national committee is an
honor well BETTING the
man. The added honors thus be-
slowed upon him are a source of much
delight and pleasure to Mr.. Cables many
aimiriug friends as is the mark of the
confidence also reposed in him by the ma
tional democracy IN his assignment to the
practical charge of the western headgusr-
tiers at Chicago.
1t is matter Of great regret that Mr..
Gable has positively declined to be a can
didate for reelection to congress. as ev-
cry county in the district VAS unanimous
for his re- nomination which would have
come to him by unanimous consent had
he yielded to the popular desire TO be-
come candidate, and his election would
have been as certain as his re nomin alton.
His friends, however, will hope that at
some future time be msy be induced to
again become candidate for congress
The withdrawal of Mr.. Gable from the
field OF candidates leaves Rock Island
county without a candidate before the
congressional convention.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-23

general, has resigned to take the presi-
dency OF company that is manufactur-
ing and selling slot machine, wherein
nickel produces two postage stamps and
a certificate of the value of one cent.
Harbercom, fifth auditor of the tress-
ury, has forseen the approaching storm
and thrown up his position.
Hepburn. the solicitor of the treasury,
resigns that 81. 500 position to accept the
nomination for congress in doubtful
Iowa district.
1t is needless to say that Office holders
have a keen scent and never cling to the
ship that is going down. Ever, thing
looks black for the Pinkerton party.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-23
Carnegie Is Car-nay-gee-

1t is not creditable to the American
people that man should become a
millionaire in their midst from SO hum
BILE beginning as telegraph boy, aston
ish the old world by the magnificence of
his tally coaches and castles, and still
be unable to make his name sound eu-
phonious to the ears of the elegant, to
whom sweet names have a charm. The
Joliet Republican, however, has come to
the rescue, and informs its readers that
the name Carnegie should be pronounc-
ed Car-nay-gee, the second syllable be-
ing pronounced hard. Thousands of his
working men and their families are pro-
nouncing the full name hard, and it
would be more satisfactory for them to
learn how and why it should be pro-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-23
Western States to he Contested.

This year the aroused Democracy will
contest every western state in the cause
of right and justice. The days of Iowas
so, 600 and Kansas $4,000 Republican
majority have gone and with it the ar
rogant boasts of the overfed Republic
ans. Western people are understanding
that the protected manufacturers of the
country with their millions and mil
lions of protected industries that enable
them to rob the consumers and secure
millions every year over legitimate pro-
fit are not especially profitable to therIl
Burlington Qa.) Gazette.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-23
The Growth of the Umbrella.

For years umbrellas were made of only
such materials as existed, and consequent
most unsuitable substances. Its coT'r
soaked up moisture, and in drying cracked
or rotted, it's whalebone ribs became brit
tie, and its stick was a pouderors CLUB.
firing to hand and arm.
The greatest modern improvements was
the invention of the steel frame, which
took the place Of whalebone, about forty
years ago, up TO which period umbrellas
were yet so expensive that the mGSscs did
not possess them. The tips used - Lc
made of bone or japaned metal and fast
ened on, and the runners were fully six
inches long. The ferrules were also much
larger than now. The umbrella w-2s kept
closed by a metal ring fastened to it by n
string.
Any one, by comparing these figures with
his own trim umbrella, will note tho won
derful strides which have since been made
One will hardly credit the fact that the
perfected umbrella of today represents up
ward of 400 patents for parts, alterations
and improvements in manufacturing proc
esses.-Clothier and Furnisher.