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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

de'lghtlng Ia tennis. boating. and skai-
ing. 10 Da.mstadt the Hcssian resi-
dence. her popularity was unbounded.
Rrlsnoe zelo. the red hamlet, 3"
where the czarina nov lies. Is a village
some atty miles from 81 Petersburg.
on the borders Of Finland. Il Is full OF
little toy cottages. which recall mem
ories Of Trouyille and Dieppe. There
Be- G. military camp there. and In the
village is situated the Imperial School
Of Pages. where the seions Of Russian
nobility are educated. and from which
they pass as officers Into the guard regi-
mcuts The imperial palace was built
hy Catherine II. Il stands In the midst
Of a magnificent park. aud In It's gen
eral appearance Is suggestive Of Yer
sailles. Il Is one Of the most magnin-
cent palaces In the world. and Is full
% most costly art treasures.
DAVID HALFORD.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03
Annih.r N.~ Mnmnn

Il don't take much stock In these
new woman ideas" remarked a man
from south Georgia yesterday. but I
saw one to-day would like TO have in
my corn field In fodder season to pull
fodder Say. that woman was a James
u. She saw a street car about a block
and a half away and made mp her mind
10 catch Il. and she did begosh. She
made a plunge for Il and whistled for
the conductor TO stop the concern. The
conductor didn't think she would ever
reach the car and consequently did not
stop. but that woman was one OF the
up-to-daters and she had different no.
lions from those Of the conductor. She
ran like a rabbit and Il wasn't long be-
fore she had planted her tiny foot upon
the step Of retreating car.
Il felt disposed to applaud her for
this feat. but about that time she
reached up and pulled the boll-cord and
stopped the car herself
The conductor and motorman looked
up In establishment. I simply want to
wait Tor my dos to catch up she re-
piled. to their inQuisitive glances.
Nov. all have to say Is thls-that
n that woman is a new woman We nvad
more OF them to run this country. We
need them particularly In the corn
fields Atlanta Constitution,
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03
RANDOM NOTES.

Sanitary paper Is now used TO cover
the walls OF bathrooms and kitchens. Il
Is non-absorbcnt and can be washed.
A silver hiigrce pencil holder Is a
decided novelty. by means OF a hid
den springs an eraser Is brought to
light
The Moravian church sends out into
the foreign field one In sixty OF It's
members. while the Protestant bodies
average only one In 5000,
The newest and most chic chatelalno
attachment is a large pearl heart In the
center OF which Is an ivory miniature
surrOaaded by fine gold beading
The newest things in scent savings
banks are In the form Of very natural
looking peaches and red-eheeked ap-
piles. made from common brown earth
enwaye.
Archbishop Ireland. OF ST. Paul. de-
clares that Mgr. satolll will be given
much larger authority In the United
States since he has been raised TO the
cardlnalate. and Is much pleased at
the honor bestowed.
Royal Teck" Is the name applied to
very rich new pottery production. SO
called because the Duchess Of Teck and
few royal prlneesses have admired II.
II shows a rich groundwork Of shades
OF brown. melting into soft yellow. and
decorated With yellow designs.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

Absolutely no provision IL made by
the constitution for regency or for
vice presidency. and u is ditheult to
conceive what constitutional course the
French Government could possibly
take we're Germany TO steal a march
upon France during the absence Of the
president. say Ia Russia. In such an
event no one save himself could respond
to an ultimalum. no ole but himself
would have the power 90 legally con-
vcne the national legislature. and "
Il met Of its OWE accord Il could not
take any legal action whatsoever. not
even the voting OF supplies Moreover
he nigh, experience difficulty In re-
turning home 10 France. since the tri-
pie alliance would hardly permit him
TO cross their territory by rail- while
an ondeavor would be made TO inter
ccpt any French cruiser or man-of-war
depu,od to bring him back. FrCm this
Il would be seen that there are certain
drawbacks even to the Office Of the
president OF the French republic
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

cess Anr a difficulty arose. She re-
fused 10 say that her former religion
was accursCd: that her conversion to
the Russian faith was due 10 her con
Niction that her own religion was not
founded upon truth" as the Law OF the
Russian church required.
Never before had the holy synod Of
Russia had TO face such a refusal. Ar
gument was III vain. Il merely join
the Greek church that may be Of one
faith with my future husband" she
said firmly. And the holy synod OF
Russia had to make this highly I'm
portant and unprecedented concession
20 the young German girl. who not even
for the crown Of an empire would con
denim the religion Of her forefathers.
AZ her baptism In Russia she received
the names Alexandra Feodorovna, and
the car af,erWard conferred upon her
the rank Of grand duchess Of the en-
pire
The 6rmness OF character which the
czarina possesses has never oNefhhau-
owed the more graceful qualities OF her
disposition. She Is not stiff. but lively
graceful. and "elegantc." In the Paris
ian sense Of the word: she Is sensitive
impulsive. sympathetic. and witty. She
IL beautiful. Of the refined, fair-haired
hlue-eyed type Of beauty, with hneiy
chiseled features. a clear complexion
and large. bright. laughing eyes. He'
accomplishments are more than ordina
~. She Is an admirable linguist. ex
pert at needlework. very musical
good player on the planoforte. and al
excellent artist. She IL skillinl rider
and. after the fashion OF young English
women. was devoted 20 outdoor sports
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

plre In the world ruled by one govern
meat Americans will take great In
terest in the progress Of the nation that
emerged from a state Of semi-barbar-
ism at ihs same time that this nation
was born The first act done by civil
lied Russia was to materially assist the
United States in subduing England In
the war OF The revolution. In all our
wars Russia has been our friend. And
In turn this country has been Russia's
friend When her treasury was empty
We gave her gold. we have given her
soldiers and railroad builders. Now
Russia Is about TO adopt our common
school system. SO II II quite natural
that Americans feel friendly interest
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03
shall
zoe whb

Whip a poorly nouHshed
horse when he is thoroughly
tired. He may &C faster for a
few rods, but his condition
is soon the worse for II. Bet
ter stop and give him food
Food gives force. II you are
thin, without appetite; pale,
because OF thin blood, and
easily exhausted; why further
weaken the body by applying
the whip. Better begin on a
more permanent basis Take
something which will build up
the tissues and supply force
10 the muscular. digestive, and
nervous systems.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03
not fsr %. as, Tong chain

The fancy for wearing jewslry Is
growing apaee, and long wAichchains
are becoming popular again. II the
lovely ieweled ones are beyond the
limit Of price, then the old fashioned
gold ones which have been In oblivion
Tor years may be brought cut for duty.
Il Is not al all necessary that there
should be = watch ~ the end OF the
shain, for the utility element IL a
minor consideration. A brooch fastens
a At the neck, and Il may he festOoned
lower down and lose itself In the trim.
n.ng Of the dresA suggesting a dainty
little watch tucked awag 70 the folds
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

An aboriginal cemetery Of unrrece-
dented dimensions has just been dis
covered al Milford. o. Curator W. X.
Moorchoad. Of the state museum, Is
busy making excavations, Human
skeletons are Cxhumed by the hundred,
and the end Is no, reached yet In the
eravos are a great and diverse variety
Of weapons. trinkets, utensils, orna-
ments aad religious symbols In stone
bronze and silver. Il Is Tot only q
fund Of curiosities. shedding light on
the prehistoric past. bu, an Invaluable
acquisition 20 chronological science
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

IN the progressive strides being made
By Russia
The czarina is one Of Queen vic,oria's
many grandchildren. She Is the
youngest child Of the late Grand Duke
and Duchess Of Hesse- Darmstadt Her
mother. Princess Alice. perhaps the
most popular member or the English
royal family. died when the little Ais
was only six years Of age. and from
that time the child was cared for al
most exclusively by her grandmother.
Queen Victoria. whose special iavorite
she has always been. She was sur
rounded by nurses. attendants and gov
erncsses. selected az Windsor aud bal-
moral. with the result tia: the future
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03
PAMPAs PLuMEs.
rh. Yield. the Prospects and the Prices
This Year.

This Year.
whats the prospect for the pampas |
pmmes this year," was asked a well
known growler who IA credited With
knowing about all there Ia on the sub
ject. says the Santa Barbara News
why. sir. there amt no prospect !
AZ all. for we haven't got any great
store OF plumes. and next year thereh
be fewer yet"
'How's the prlce?"
ITS way down. and Il looks az II Il
would BE- no better. flumes are ex-
eellent this year-better. In fact. than
the ayerage-but the quantity Is small
and the growers are discouraged ana
will not set out any more plants 10
take the place OF those that have grown
too old 10 be productive"
"You say the quantity Is small
/ What do you call small7"
why. there are not many more than
100000 plumes grown In the valley
this year. as you can see from the es-
innate make. and It's pretty fair, too.
and rather more than the harvest will
show. Now. here Is the way osti-
mate.
Sexton will have 100000 plumes;
Spence. 200 900: Clark. 100000. George
williams. $4,000: Tinker. 100000; Short
a Hamer. 10000; Carpenteria, about
10000; scattering. about 100000. Total
plumes. 1.O25.OOO.
Now. that Is a very good estimate
% the plumes that will be cured for
market this year. II Is more than half
a crop. though the quality Is above the
average. II there was a good demand
and the old prices u would not be 30
bad But the demand Is comparatively
small and the price Is small. 20 ] can
see no money In the business and !
guess this Is the last year ! shall have
any amount TO offer
when We used TO get from t25 10 So
1000. with double the quantity Of
plumes. there was some money In the
business and an incentive to raise th'
finest plumes possible The bottom has
dropped out OF the whole business an,
Il Is no longer profitable TO use lant
for any such purpose
"What are the plumcs used for"
well. there are a number OF use'
that call for the beautiful California
plumes. Thousands are used for vase
and mantel ornaments. The German
used 70 be great customers. they usinl
the delicate. feecy bits In making fun
eral wreaihes and bouquets Of immor
telles. Then thousands are tinted wit
dyes and sold all over the world. thong
don't care much for the oolors my
self. The decorators used a great man
10 arches for streets and interiors q
halls. The uses. In fact. are beyon
computation, and every decorate
counts the plumes as he counts hunt
ings as so much stock In trade. The
make lovely combinations with all co
ors. are cheap. durable and the sol
cream oolors and fecoy fineness make
them desirable and artistic adjunc
TO almost any materials
They are natives Of the great pan
pas or plains OF the Argentine Republi
but cultivation has 20 improved the
that they are incomparably finer tina
the native product There are fe
more beautiful objects even In Califo
mia than a bunch Of the pampas era
with the plumes full grown"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

Has found that her little ones are improved
more by the pleasant laxative. syrup %
Figs, when In need Of the laxative effect Of
a gentle remedy ihAn by any other, aud.
that Il IL more acceptable 70 them. Chi.
dren enjoy IL and Il benefits ,hem. The
true remedy, Syrup Of Figs. IA mAnufaC.
turcd BY the California fg Syrup Co,
only.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

We oher One Hundred Dollars ksgnI9
for any case q Caiarrh that can not b curo1
b. Halls Caiarrh Cure.
F.J. CHENEY a CO., Props,
Tolollo, ..
We the undersigned, have kngun =. J.
Cheney for the last IS years, and believe Mn
perfectly honorable IN all buslnea trana-
actions and financially able 70 carr cut ~
OBLIGATIONS made BIZ their hrm.
Wet A T,rtiax Wholesale DFuggisis Toledo,
D. Walding, Kinnan A Marvin, Whole.
sale Druggists, Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure n taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucou1
surfaces Of the system. Price, % cents peE
bottle. sold BY all DnlggisD. Testimonials
free.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03
HOW 10 MAKE MONEY.

Mn fniron Tel Others 90 my success
Flfisfn Years fnrm|n and tustuug discouraged
uf NJ cousin made q 900 ast wear platlnc
tableware Ieurlrf. etc l ordered an outtt
from GRAY 4 Co. Plains Woras Dept IS
Columbus % 70 vac complete GI materials,
formulas 'rade secrets knl distractions They
teach agents free Coos easy plated nice ~
ueN. Tunrauiefd tea years Made fii nfst
sees 81 second o.. trsi month SCI all Nofk
! can Do. brother made % SELLING outfts
Write nfm for sample u y SHAW.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

winkers-The gold cure may be q
rood thing in its way, but II has one
unsurmountabis objection Il costs
money.
Blinkers-The curing Of any disease
costs money.
Wipkers-Of course, but with In
ebriety Il A different A man never
feels the need Of cure until his money
hall gone.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

q frAueht with import d0ubiy dire 70 the
unhappy man who beholds bic dweiiiog or bic
warehouse feeding the deyouring elgmeni
uninsured Happily most people who can, In
turr-svcryt Thing bet health Nlue-tentha OF
o. neglect the preservation Of this when it IL
N palpahle Jeopardy inclpleni indigestion.
lyer complaint, In grippe. inaction q The Kid
leyt and bladder and malaria are All counter
tcied BY lf0stetier'a stomach Bitten.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

cEarlna grew up moro English In senti-
ment and training than many OF her
English cousins. Princess Alix was
called by this curious modification o,
her mothers name because Queen Vie
toria found that the name Of Alice was
50 badly pronounced by the Germans
The little princess received IN addition
the names Of her aunts, Helena, Vie
torla Louise. and Beatrice. In her
childhood she was called sunny from
the brightness OF her temperament, but
after the loss OF her mother and father
the grand duke died In iSs2-sbe be
came more serious From childhood
she was remarkable for a distinct char
acter and individuality OF her own. and
this was shown last year In connection
With her entry into the Eastern Or
thodox church. For the last seven
centuries nearly all the ears have gone
abroad Tot their brides, who, In every
instance. have been baptized Into the
Russian faith. In DE case OF Priu-
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

The devil always secs TO Il that =
grumbler always has something 70
grumble about.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

Holiday Numbsr) Full Of bright
sksiches-pross, poetry and illusirs-
tions-by bright writer Gad srtisIs
Entirely original, new and entertain
ing. Mailed free TO any address on
receipt Of siI o. oents In postage
siamps Write Geo. II. lleAnord,
Publisher. tlb Old Colony building,
Chicago. III.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03
Do Lsr ;, nullss als.,.


The large mutton leg sleeves will be
worn during the summer In their
natural state and In their varied form
known rs the balloon sleeve with cuff.
Even In this state the resemblance IL
heps BY arranging the plaits 10 fall 80
"a 10 preserve the original form. A.
they are varied, two puiis succeed one
pun. A pretty sleeve Of this sort had
two pufis above the deep cuh. The
second cuff was made by band Of
pointed guipure, the points falling
over the lower cuff. The same guipure
waa laid ON the cuff beneath. II may
be added that Il also formed the collar
band, the points lying over the ahoul-
der, and was carried across the breast,
giving that tuuic sort Of effect affected
nowadays
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

Rev. Henry Edward Bell, vicar Of
Chalton, Bedford, England, died last
week. He YVES over 90 years OF age
and the oldest clergyman Of the
church OF England.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03
THE LITTLE DUCHESS.
WHO MAY YET RULE OVER ALL
THE RUssiAs.
Named OLGA ~ Her Mother Bsautifui
Character Of the Csarina --A@erlca
Tssis a Friendly Is,srsst In the Frog.
rsss 81 Russla.

HE mother Of the
little grand duchess
Of Russia has given
her the name Of
Olga. II the Ro-
manor dynasty
continues TO reign
Olga will one day
become empress Of
an the Russias.
That country Is
now the largest EN- e
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

Singers and artists generally are users Of
Browns Bronchial 'rrocbes' for hoarse-
iess and throat troubles, They AFFORD In
ant relief.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

What man wants In woman is not
brains. but blind obedience 10 bic
slirhlesl Win.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03
So0tBenvulSton,

Of Cod-liver on, with hypo-
phosphltes, meets every de-
mand. The cod-liver oil is a
iood Of great value. 1t pro-
duces muscular, digestive, and
nervous force without the aid
Of any whip. Every gain is a
substantial one. The hypp-
phosphltes give strength and
stability to the nervous sys-
tenn. The improved appetite,
richer blood, and better flesh
come 10 stay.
just as good is never as good as
ScottSSmulsiCn.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

cannot sreaA too highly % Pis0's Cur
for Consumption Mr. FRANK MouBs, ~,
W I'D st. New York, Oct ~. iss4.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

The man who loves bis neighbor -
himself Will be slOw about going 70
law.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

Men and dogs are alike In one thing
they both growl. Otherwise the
dog has the advantage.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

The women are good looking in
spite Of the fashions.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

On the day we have done no good
we have done mach evil.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

ssuanssnss Magic Gers saIve."
Warranted % cur - fuqusf rsflnie4 A. seai
ftugcItt Ter a. ifica ~ centA
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

Vssrv uothsr should always hsss 81 hand
= uouls ~ rsftsfs G'ugsf runis Neitlng 80 -
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

A man il usually siek twice year
his wife cleans house.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

BY the time a man IL ready to die
he IL fit to live.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

Fill man with whiskey and he can
give the pig points
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

New 10 the tisns 20 care year CoFns
18th niucslrurns ntstss then eui psfisrtii . 20
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

The man who loafs l. least satisfied
with bic nav.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

FfTa- euylissforpedfres ~ Dr. Kiins'a Crest
Nerve Hratorer. 80 iltf Gfrr Ga. nfat 80 = 80.
hartsi0ascufef. Tfeatise AMI e2tral - ilfffe v
ttcautA beud q bf. kiine.a AfeAht' fh4a-st~ -
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

Good or bad company is the greatest
blessing or greatest plague OF life.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

The more worthless a man, the
more visiting he does.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

By careful investments Ia grain through a
responsible firm Of large experience aud
treat success. VIII ssnd you particulars
Tres showing how a small amount Of money
an b. easily multiplied by fucccssiul in.
vostmeuts Highest Bank references. op
portunitlcs excellent fattIsuu a Go.
BANKERS and Rrukers. Room v. omlti
3uilding. Ohi0arn
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

Good fortune docs not always tray.
ll ln a carrinre
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-03

wia,ls-'s s..o1usa mar for ciiiaIvu issiiias.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-07-30

In the vicinity Of Boquet, West
moreland county, Pa, almost anyone
u tell you haw to cure q lame back
or stifi neck. They dampen q piece OF
flannel with Cbamberlain's Pain Balm
and bind it on the affected parts, and in
one or two days the trouble has disap-
peared. This same treatment will
promptly cure q pain in the side or
chest. Mr.. z. M. Frye, q prominent
merchant OF BOquet, speaks very high
" Of Pain Balm, and his recommends
tions have had much TO do with MAX
Ing 1t popular there. For sale by j. S.
TalcOtl.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-07-30

To the people Of the State OF South Dakota:
The fourth legislature of said State OF South
Dakota. at the session thereof begun and hrId
At Pierre, the capital on January 8. 1885, and
amendment to the constitution Of the state
viz:
A Joint resolution proposing amend
ments to Sections 5 and 4 Of Article
II OF the constitution, entitled
state lnStitutiOnS,' and submitting
the same to a vote Of the people.
hen rssoiv.A ny the Seilnte, The house OF Rep
:. i. Amendment That section three a, Of
article fourteen 90 Of the constitution be
amended SO as to read as follows:
). The state university, the agricultural
college. the normal sch.sOls and all other eGnca-
ttOnal institutions that may be sustained
etnsr wnoi.y or n part Dy tne state shall be un-
pointed by the governor n confirmed by the
senate under such rules ard restrictions ~ tht.
ieg,slata, r. shall G, provide. The legislature may
So A~mendment.l That article fourteen u4>
OF the constitution be amended by striking out
section q ! Term ~ q % at me same F;om ~. ,,,n. o,..,.
taking eject OF this amendment the terms or
office OF all trustees heretofore appointed shall
cease f.. ana Determine.
upon ~ the people ut the general election to be
held ~ the state Oh the srd day Of November.
AL 1896.
The proposed amendment will be pr,nted mn
on each ballot followed by the words: .'Shall
the above amendment to the constitution be Ar
proyed and ratifed?" immediately 20 the left
No." each preceded by a square In which the
eiectnr can Place = cross to indicate his vote.
Electors desiring to vote Yes" will place q
cross before the word "Yes'' and those desiring
Z" vote NO will place a cross before the word
Dated at Pierre. the capital OF South Dakota.
this ard day Of August, 1896.
THOMAS Thomson.
Secretary Of state
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-07-30
Gold WIN He Hoarded.

II certainly needs no argument to
demonstrate the truth Of the proposition
that II two dollars are issued, one worth
80 cents and the other 100 cents, the 80
cent dollar will be the only dollar In
circulation, and the 100 cent dollar will
b boarded by the banks and individuals
until the whole volume of such currency
entirely disappears. This law is of uni
veFsal application and has its origin in
human nature itself. No debtor owing
300 would discharge that indebtedness
In the more valuable Of two moneys.
he would surely make use Of the cheap
or and retain the dearer. It was the
knowledge Of this law that guided the
fathers in fixing the ratio in the begin
ming at 10 to Hon. J. G. Burrows