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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-10

Karatuss. some 800 miles on the way
TO the mines. From there the journey
was continued by small Siberian skiffs
over the swift rapids of the Yenisei
tributary and on horseback through
the taigas or dense Siberian forests.
Our party consisted of my host, in
terpreter and myself. Four sturdy
Russian fishermen manned our two
boats at stem and stern and with their
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-10
CALLED HOnE.
Daniel franklin Davis.

Bangor, Jan. 9.-Daniel Franklin
Davis, ex-governor of Eaine, died this
morning, suddenly. He was governor
in 1880, being elected by the legislature
after an exciting count-out contest, in
which armed men and cannon played
a
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-10
Hanlev Not Guilty.

Chicago Jan. 9.-The jury in the case
of John H. Hanley. eX-trafiic manager
of the Santa Fe road. charged with vio-
lating the interstate commerce law, re-
turned d verdict of not guilty this morn
inc.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-10
They Have Their Nerve.

Frankfort. Ky. Jan. s.-The attorney
of AIonzo Walling. sentenced TO be hanged
at CovingtOn for cOmplicity in the Pearl
Bryan murder. today filed petition with
tho court of appeals asking for new
hearing.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-10

electrical car saw the danger ahead and
made a rush for the doors. All escaped
injury with the exception of Smith, who
was dug out of the wreck.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-10
GOLD MINING IN SIBERIA. 6

A FIELD A SCARCELY A VISIT TO
GUIDANCE LARGE PRoPRIE-
MINING, TRANSPORTING MARKETING i EX-
PROMISE
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-10

Hungry Comedian at the Star-Let
me swallow a hot tamale and see if it
will choke me to death.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-10
PRESENT STATE AND PROSPECT OF
GOLD MINING IN SIBERIA

As yet there has been no attempt to
extract veinOuS or quartz gold in Siberia
except in the Yenisei region, and that in
very small quantities. The method of
extraction used was extremely imperfect
and Il large amount of gold was lost.
Some experiments have neen made TO
apply chemical processes for the treat
ment of the gold ores at one of the de-
posits in the Transbaikal province but
they have not been at all successful
In general the chief hindrances to the
development of the eXplorat ton of VEIN
Gus gold in Siberia is the absence of
mechanical works where the necessary
machines could be constructed and re-
paired as at present such machines have
to be brought from the Trails at a great
cost. In this particular the completion
of the Trans-Siberian railway will no
doubt have an immediate and effective in
fiuence upon the Siberian gold mining in
dustry. An extended application of the
wet chloride methods of treatment in
Siberia has also been hindered by the
cost of the materials required for the proz
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-01-10
THE GOVERNMENT SMELLING
WORKS.

All gold obtained by private individuals
in Siberia has to be sent by them to the
government smelling houses, of which
there are two, one for western Siberia at
Tomask, and one for eastern Siberia at
Irkutsk The gold is there smelted and
its degree of purity determined by assay.
The metal is then forwarded to the st.
Petersburg mint to he converted into
money and the gold merchant is given
bills of credit or asSignats, payable in six
months in gold or silver coin or gold in
COTS These bills may be cashed at the
government bank at a discount of I per
cent per annum. Thus all the gold found
in the country is claimed by the govern
ment. and it is unlawful for any person
to have gold dust in his possession I'M
known to the authorities.
The exploitation of gold over the whole
of Russia is carried on upon the basis of
the statute of the private gold industry,
published in 1870 According TO this stat
ute. the gold miners working upon pro-
Drietary lands pay tax upon the yie-l
of pure gold to government. The gold
miners in the OlekminSk region. as the
richest, pay 10 per cent III the province
of the Amoor. > per cent; in all the re-
naming parts of Siberia and European
Russia 3 per cent.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-28

As Decoration Day falls on Sunday
this year. there Is SOME confusion rela-
tive to the day that viii be observed by
the people generally AZ u holiday The
banks have decided to remain closed to-
morrow. thus observing that day as the
holiday. Some OF the Main street
Wholesale houses have petltloned the
railway freight agents to close their de-
pots tomorrow, Saturday, at o'clock
in the afternoon, and this win probably
be done, so that 1900 or 1900 people at
least Will observe the day on Saturday.
on the other hand. tho retail NOR
cbnnts nre IN favor Of observing Mon-
dny as the holiday, and many OF them
VIII close their doors then, for Mayor
Butts has issued proclamation. pfint-
ed in another column, setting hslue
Monday for the official Observance pr
Decoration Day. The retail men FAVOR
Monday. because Saturday Is the pest
day OF the six for business, while tney
viii lose practically nothing by CLOSING
on Monday.
Monday for two games, morning ana
afternoon. and this VIII cause many 20
desire 10 have their holiday them II
Win be seen that Decoration Day In
Wheeling viii be observed on three
Says ON Saturday tic wholesalers,
hank employees and railrugl people VIII
celebrate: on Sunday the old soldiers
viii attend memorial services and deco
rate the graves OF dead comrades, and
on Monday the ofIlclal observance OF the
day VIII take place, when the city
building offices will be closed anu the
people generally win celebrate.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-28

Mr.. George L. burst, the finest confec-
TONER in the city, returned from Wash
lngton, Pa, yesterday. where he served
refreshments for the graduates OF WASH
Ingtnn- jefferson College. Notwtth-
standing the fact that Mr. burst COM
petes with the leading Pittsburgh cater
ers in this line. he has been chosen an
nuaily by the officials OF the college
during the past ten years. The high
degree OF excellence which Mr. burst
has maintained. both as TO goods and
service has given him reputation far
and near. His services on occasions OF
this kind are sought, which is evidence
that he has few, II any, superiors. The
honor OF being called TO washington is
n deserved one.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-28
SUNDAYS PROGRAMME
C. A. n. and Sons Of Veterans TO DseorH'
braves oTNatiOn's Dead.

G. A. X. and Sons OF vstsrans 10 Decorate
Graves oTNatiOn'S Dead.
At regular meeting OF General q. 8.
Grant Camp. No. IL, Sons Of Veterans.
held at Odd Fellows hall last night, the
a,IAugsmrurs for Memorial Day were
completed The programme is as fol-
lows: Al n. M, Sunday, firing squad
OF twelve men Will accompany stevens
Post, G.. A. r., to Mt. Zion cemetery.
The suuad will report at Helmbrights
hail. corner Thirty-sixth and Jacob
streetg Mt l d. m. The different COM
mIttees will meet at Odd Fellows hall to
accompany the committees OF Holiday
Post 10 the cemeteries north OF the
creek. The committees appointed are;
at. Wood cemetery-I, r. Norris,
William II. Sylvis. Chester X. Lewis q.
Ed. Sylvis. Emil II. A. Stump, Chares
Noble, Charles ]. Sylvis, William Och,
Peninsular cemetery-Dr w. r. Me-
grail, Perry COnkle. II. W. Thurber, r.
: Meek John G. Leasure. William Bye,
Clark Stamm.
Greenwood cemetery-Dr. II. b. Bag
uley, r. n. Taylor. F. p. Hall. John w.
Fitton, W. II. Taylor. F. NJ. Carlin, g.
a. Huntington. c, II. Watkins, Jr.. How
ard Miner.
Mt. Calvary cemetery-M. L. Fuller
ton, F.. 81. Pierce. ". +. WEIGH. 7. g.
clifton. II. Z. Rennard, Frank w. CLIFF
ton. Walter Miner.
Stone Church cemetery-Robert f.
Adams. Brice Il. Sloane, Harry F. Ar
bentz, W. II. Wharton. John Stamm,
Walter McJilton.
decided TO decorate the graves OF the
nations dead on Sunday, May 30. All
members Will therefore take notice OF
this fact.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-28

Yesterday In Clerk Robertson's office,
James j. Hlndc. OF snndusky, Ohio,
was named administrator Of the estate
OF Thomas J. Hinde, deceased; bond,
g.. coo: George W Stamm, surety.
The following transfers 81 real estate
were recorded:
Decd made April ~. 1897, By John a.
Howard executor OF George Balser. de
ceased. to y. j DOnnhor, bishop OF
wheeling: the following property devils
cd 10 tho Catholic church. which clause
is void, there Is o consideration Of $1,000,
north half OF lot No, s, IN square !, In
Sprarg & Rltchie's addition TO the city
OF Wheeling
Deed made May g. 1897. by W. II.
Caldwell. trustee. to the West virginia
savings and Building Association; con-
sldcrailon. 5000: transferring part OF lot
No. n. In the Caldwell addition TO
wheeling.
a marriage license was Issued 10
Shelby salby. aged ilfty years. divorced,
M Martins Ferry. and Mamie Arnold.
aged thlrty-iiyc years OF Martins Fer
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-28

Charles sturgiss, the victim of the
cutting ARRAY at McAIcchen, Wednes-
day. Is not yet out of danger, but his re-
covery II expected. Bert MaEce, the
man who stabbed Sturgiss, Is still at
liberty, and there are many eye Wit
u. aes Of the affair. who are In sym
PATTY with MaEee, claiming that Stur-
giss was ilI-treating him.
The Mccormack brothers, proprietors
OF the circus. regret the occurrence. and
Justly say that they are not account
able for the acts OF their employees
sturglBs was manager OF one OF thC
side shows. The afialr had the effect OF
keeping many people away from tn,
81
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BLACK aooDs-aEo. n. SHOOK 60.
Perhaps you have only a va

Perhaps you have only vague conception Of
RESPONSIBILITIES of the new open weave Black Goods
Of six Mohair and Wool-a blend of all three some
tines-so wen attempt to tell you more about them
IN the first place they make up beautifully Nothing
dPessierthan these. They are not heavy or cumber-
some so can be worn in the hottest weather silk
not absolutely essential either as there are
Y1owrnany inexpensive substitutes that answer fully
as we'll Then the diversity: Some Of the wooden
ones SO finely threaded to be only one degree re-
moved from the old time Nuns Yelling while others
are extremely coarse in mesh, but you would never
mistake these latter for common goods; in fact some
the finest are among this class Between these two
extremes are many intermediates, the preponder
atind mountaineering to planness, although designs
Of not few are checked or striped or have dots or
kinks some sort them They are called Examines
sone Grenadines by others but each weave is des
fGnated by some high-sounding title to prove its
French origin Wear we'll? Better than their appar-
tfraiIness of construction would lead you to expect
Cost rnuch2 This is question for your own purse to
decide to $500 yard Colored goods of the same
character also here Get the special opening week
prices on everything in the New Ready Made Dept
y y and fOblos Ond Coming Styles gratis y y
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-28

Holiday hours will be observed at the
postofice on Saturday. One delivery
win be made by carriers, leaving the
office ut S n. m. General delivery and
stamp window will be open from Sto 10
a. m. Register and money order dlvi-
sion Will lbe closed the entire day. Col
lecuons by carriers win be made from
all Ietterboxes, arriving at thepostoftce
at G and lOa5 a. m. Collections from
boxes, Tenth to and including Sixteenth
Water, Main and Market streets VIII
arrive at the Office at 3, 1913. 1850 a. M
1880. 5, 4:3O, ESQ. $50 and $3.50 p. m.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-28

Miss Ashel Able. daughter of r. n.
Able, OF Bellalre. ana Mr.. Chester Lew
is, OF McMechOn. W. Va. were married
Wednesday evening at the brides home
by the Rev. II. S. Boyd, Of the United
Presbyterian church After the cere-
mony hud been performed the happy
gathering went to the dinIng-room,
where fine supper wRB served. The
young couple were well known and
their numerous friends Join In the best
wishes for their future happiness and
success in life.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-28

His Honor Mayor J. Il. Butts, George
Lennon. Robert Pekarl. John Holman,
Louis uart0uE, Edward Rogers, ID. q.
Morgan and Alex. Updegraft, nearly all
OF whom were Identified with tho Econ
omy and Eagle Building Associations
both OF which were very successful are
pcrfecting plans for the organization oil
a new association, and subscriptions for
stock are being taken at the general fire
Insurance Office OF D. G. Morgan, No,
1921 Main street. Wo can fully recon-
mcnd all parties who wish to either save
or borrow money TO associate them
selves with the new association and the
above gentlemen,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-28

There VIII be two church services on
Sunday at Martins Ferry, in commem-
orntIon OF Decoration Day, In the morn
ing at the Methodist Episcopal and In
the evening at the Episcopal. All old
soldiers are Invited TO Join the g. A. r.
and march TO these services. They are
also cordially requested to participate
in the parade on Monday. which has
been designated as Decoration Day.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-28
: SECOND SIGHT. !.

When you feel YOU have tried everything
and everyone, consult us, A daily occur
renee " the surprise shown by benefited
nationtH at our office,
DO YOU have headache7 DO your cyes
vhter7 DO they burn or smart7 D0rA
print run together when rcadins2 Feel
as Ii gcum before the eyes, 10 thlngs
nppcnr double or mixed up7 Have de-
afro 10 rub the eyes, twitching7 DO YOU
hhyN weak eyes2 Does the light Batn
them7 For any trouble OF your eyes con.
uiIt US. During this month we devote
much time to Childrcn'H rycH We make
glasses az popular prices (one reason OF
our ponulRrity)-m n careful cXRminn.
tinn fee Of charge The best proof oil our
EuccoHH IL the number Of recommendations
from our old patients.
PROF. 0EE@ET,
Scientific optlclAn,
Corner Main and Eleventh Stroots
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-28
Annual Meeting orChs German BsptIstH,
IIsdncsd Rntss 60 FrsdstIek, Nd.

ON nccount Of the Annual Meeting Of
the German BnptlstA tDunkards), the
Baltimore Il Ohio railroad Will sell eN-
curslon tickets Ia Frederick from Par
kcryhurH. Wheeling. Pittsburgh and all
stations on the Wheeling and PITTS
burgb Division for all trains May u to
June 2, inclusive. valid Tor return pas
sage until June 90, Inclusive. Rate from
Wheeling, $500, and correspOndinglY
low rates from other points.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-28
TO THE LADIES WHO ARE BUYING
FURNISHING GOODS FOR GENTLEMEN.

we rsupeotfulIy calf yOar attention 10
onr IienIa' FurnlihinE Department,
which Il complete In every detail.
The IetEhmlo White shirt isola Agantsl.
The heat hitting shirt nlutie At Sl.oO and
an. Other white shirts at soc And ap'
fdlured shirts tcOmpleto ltue), sizes a.
large a. 10 neck and 60 body, AZ 0Oc
and mp.
Underwear a. large - 90, At BOe aah mp
Half Hose, noted for their durability
anrneua and fast eOloFH, at Is, - and soc.
NeckWSaT, Collars aud Cans, always the
irrSSt c. llESS 4 SONS,
EFanhInuAhIe TaIl0FS and Fine F'NrTiiahs
CFS, Nos, 1871 and 1873 Market Street,
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Che utsIIiae'rfer
osi5s1 No. as aud 81 ToaIIooala Si1osi.


The Acme-Alexander Eighth Page.
Mayors Proclamation.
Proposals for Paving Streets.
National Agency Company (of West VIZ
SAG 4 Gard of Thanks-Mrs. George NJ. Var.
ney. ,,,..,. ~,
GieSring Out saIc--John Frledsl & Co.
bargains in Wall Paper-Jos. Graves
Son.
Entirely Newell. +. Behrens Co.
I,Dgt-Betwecn Elm Grove Motor once
and Twenty-fOurth Street
I,ost--Near the Public Building.
UicYcle Wanted,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-28
DECORATION DAY.
The Official Celebration Of the
Day is on Next Monday.
TIE MAYORS PROCLAMATION

TO that Erect wa, I'su'a Last EVENING"
Hanks, Fr.lsh, DspOi' aud Some OF the
Hu,ins,. IIOaso' are 10 Close on satuF-
day Ansrnoon-sIsriin'' Ferry will
celebrate on lIondsy-Ths Bali Club
% b Here on Monday.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-28
nrnnpLrlnn nIY Al NnEIlne AZ.

Concert and Dance MusIe from 1liOO =,
M, 20 HOO p. N. by the Opera House band
IN saturday and by tIN Meister band on
Monday. W. 4 E. &. trains leave every
hoaT. B0und trip, including aduiiS'l0h'
% cUnfA.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-28

THE regular monthly market Of the
Ladies' Aid Society OF the Second Pres
bytcrlAn church viii be held tomorrow
Saturday, May 70. at $50 o'clock at
the church.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-28

THE Wheeling Ora,orlo Society, I'M
der the leadership OF Paris Il, Myers,
viii sing Memberships ST Paul at
Wheeling Park, May IS, DO not fail to
hear them
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-28

THE Chapllne Street NJ. Z. church
win give an entertainment and social
Al PythIau Castle. on Friday evening,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-28
rng zoe -cLoTatBng AND guRNIsHERs.

Take every clothing stock IN wbee,l,,
and place it side by side. we'd seII ,,,,,
cut of every ten of you-provialne ~,
know as much about clothes. trmnI,,
and workmanship as we give you c,.,',
for. Give the inside of Carmen, D,,,
Il your ottontlOn-dOn't go TOO much b,
tho Outaide-bocauae good trImnl,,
OosiD As much as good clo,hcs-so Do,
guod 1UrkmanshIp. We pride ourselv.,
On The class of trimmings and vo,s.
mnnaalD that goes into our Clothes
r@yrs above the averngc-equal to tn.
bat. Lyon ever had a chance to max.
aorying 4tS noW-on these strictly
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-28
.rnAr HEAYY. rrREp REELINa,n

Caused by reading the ssiE-pralhlnE ads.
Of sslE-nanlsd optical s4Perts Oi, doe
torn o., professor ~ and elalrVnyHnI y
Ernhh, Ontlelan.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-05-28

EXTRA .e1. FRIDAY VALUE. Y " 5
AT THE BIG STORE.

Ladies Black Isle Thread Cloves value 2sc at.. 12c
50 pieces Heavy Sc Dome White Flannel per yard. SC
case regular Dress GingRms per yard. SIC
Iso pieces TWIed Toilet ToweEng at yard re
Loto Hand Painted Silk Throws that sold high s$Ia5at csc
One case Light Chnzs and Percales, &c value, at SIC
50 pieces neat Sc &c and Embroderes at yard SIC
Lot Of Chdrens Shirt Waists soc and 7sc choice 2c
dozen 2Ix42 Heavy Turkish Towels value 1856 Ioc
cases Arnold Foulard Prints per yard. 3c
Flo Rope Twist and Greoan Wash Silks per skein..... nc
IS dozen S Red and White Table Covers fast coors at ACC
Lot OF Short Lengths of and a5c Dotted Sash Musns at
ward. =. loc
Lot OF Mems Navy Blue and Black Sweaters that sold as high
as S2oo, .....'...a 9Sc
fOtot Ga Frnged Tapestry Table Covers value SOC, acc
Lo Frnged Tncd japanese Stand Covers value 25c at I3c
Lot Of Gents Unlaundre Colonel Bosom Shirts with cuffs to
match, value Soc at SIC
Ladies Choice Muslin Drawers with 2inch hem and tueEs
at..s..,... l9c
Lot OF Ladies Muslin and Cambria Night Dresses that solda
oSc and S1zs choice soc
Ladies Changeabe Tafeta Silk Shirt Waists all coors value
SAYS SI9S
100 dozen size Pure Irish Linen Napkins value Sr35 Dozen
9oc
IS pieces Double Width regular I2c Twled Sesias &c
50 pieces No 20 plain Tafea and MORE Ribbons value 29c
3oc and 4oc at yard. l9c
I4oot Lace Curtain Shetclcrs with easel 10
octagon Loundy Soap made by Colgate Co, at.... sc
Anlisephc Wall Paper Cleaner. I5c
sinch Galvanized ardenes all eolors always sell from S1oo
$I2s, at. $50
Best Side Extension Screen Windows stained cherry "a inches
high 81 to go inches wide, Observation-Disclosures. CSC
14nch Clipper Lawn Mower sold elsewhere at $780,
"a
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Scientific opticlAn,
Corner Main and Eleventh Streets.
The record-union., 1897-11-10
FAIR GOVERNMENT CLERKS.
Six thousand OF Them Employed at
Washington.

"Of the twenty thousand clerks en-
p1oyed by the Government in WASH
ington more than six thousand of them
are women" writes Mary Nimmo Bal
entine ir the "Womans Home Compan-
iOn' Their salaries range from Sb0U
to 81 500 year. The women clerks are
under the protection of the civil ser
vice rules, and /ney have all been APP
pointed under the regulations of the
civil service commission The system
gives a greatly improved service. Wo-
men are said to pass better examina-
tions as a rule than men; they are
more apt, quicker to comprehend and
brighter in the performance of their
duties, and in many branches of the
work are preferred to men. They are
treated fairly and cordially in all
things; there is a disposition on the
part of men to recognize ability and
accord hearty support to high-class
powers.
The women clerks are, generally con-
| tent with their life. Many of them
have seen better days and circumstan-
ces, and have children or parents de-
pendent upon them for support. They
are usually the most charming ladies to
comfortably, and they all dress we'll
In many of the buildings the offices
are spacious and are fitted up with
all the modern conveniences; some are
quite sumptuous in size and furnish
ings, while others are smaller and
palmer in their appointments, and in
some of these, through long accumula-
tions the furniture is crowded. But
lin frocks and the bright ribbons of
the women give an air of freshness
and beauty to the surroundings, like
that of roses in a garden of shrubs. No
where are SO many white dresses worn
by women as in this Capital City-even
to the sheerest of muslns and organ
| dies-in the streets and in offices. How
ever one may regard the custom, one
must admit that the dainty costumes
light up the dingy official spaces with
wonderful brilliance For the most
part there are not many clerks placed
| in one room-often no more than two
or three persons and tall green
screens are very generally used to shut
out the gaze of curious pasSers- in
the corridors. The ages of the women
range from 20 to 80 years. and even
more than that One ungallant chief
OF a division remarked that he found
the average very high in his rooms.
| Though they are as a rule very happy
in their situations, some are restless
and would hail with joy a change Of
surroundings. There is a charming spir-
1t OF camaraderie and loyalty to each
other among the members of the little
coteries, who have known one another
through long years, that is truly beau
tiful"