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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-24

return this slip with your name and address,
A. MISUNDERSTANDING a complete line
of popular grade goods. Postage two cents,
II. Harness and VehicIes-The most COM
plete line offered by any one house in ex-
istence Postage two cents.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-24
Her Mistake.

Your wife doesn't seem to improve in
health"
mo; as fast as she gains strength she
uses it up telling people what is the matter
with her."-Chicago Record.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-24
PRODUCE.
ST. PAUL MARKET.

ST. PAUL MARKET.
Note-The quotations which follow are for
goods which change hands in lots in the
open market. In filling orders, in order to Sc
cure the best goods for shipping and to cover
the cost incurred, an advance over jobbing
price has to be charged.
Butter-Market steady on all grades
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-24
NEW YORK MINING STOCKS.

HI. Organs and Sewing Machines
The Roberts Sewing Machines are famous,
and our Organs are we'll known. Postage &c.
/. Bicycles-We carry the latest model BIZ
cycles and are positively guaranteed by US.
Postage two cents.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-24
Furniture

Furniture CataIOg Free! = Send
your name, postofice address, and a &c
stamp, and we will mail you our new cata-
log of furniture. The catalog is free; the
&c IS to pay for postage. This catalog will
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-24
LIVE STOCK.
u

UNIoNs sTqcKYARDs.
1.033 sheep. a; III,
Hogs-Active and SC shigher than Saturday.
only few bunchesa of medium quality
Representative Salesss,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-24

Inc Following were the closing quotations
OF OF other stocks, as reported by the Associated
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-24
Real Estate Transfers.

IteHI EstNte Irams1ers.
j. G. Mortenson to Magdalena Miller, 1t
y, blk a. Arlington Hills add; also 1T
1t 16, blk g. Irvine's I'd add. ..... IS
j. M. Johanson and wife to A. E. Knut-
son, 1t 6, Kalman's Div. No. 1 add :. l
S. A. Campbell and wife to E. S. Griffith,
pit Its and s. blk 8, Hamline plat. 1000
Four transfers; total. .............S4 0O6
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-24
SAMPLE SALES.

FLOUR.
Flour-The flour market is rather quiet to-
day because of the drop in wheat. Millers,
however, are strong, and not disposed TO
grant favors. Prices are held materially
higher. but not quotable till the fever has
abated.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-24

mand for all grades.
Corn-No. 5, 2S@2S15c.
Oats-No. L, 21@211ac; No. white, 22c. =
Rye-No. 2, sac.
Barley-New barley, 24G241bc; old, 25927c.
Feed-Trade is very good, the demand being
much better than is usual at this time of the
year.
Coarse corn meal and cracked corn
in sacks, per ton, sacks extra, to
jobbers only Observation-Disclosures 1 .OOQ1. %
No. 1 ground iced, 2-3 corn, 1-3
oats, S0-lb sacks, sacks extra. II. 25@11.70
No. 2 ground feed, Y corn. u oats
7o-lb sacks, sacks extra. ........ II. 50@n.7
sacks, sacks extra .............. II. 1902 90
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-24

mon dull
Representative Sales
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-24
Chicago. Milwaukee & s.. Paul RaIlrall.

Daily. Except Sunday.
For full information call at Ticket ONCE.
Evening star., 1897-05-03

Barker Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Ellenger. Lieut..
Laid. Mrs. Alexander. Judge J. c. Mccall
n.o,t; Miss Fields. Mr.. Gordon. Misses
Strickier DIR. Strait. MIR aud Mrs. Sci
bring. Mr.: and Mrs. Jockum. Miss Annie
clayton. Mr.. Fuller. Miss Ella Gleason.
Mr. w. r. Seitz. Miss Flora Cluss. Mr.
Jcckum. jr-, Mr.. and Mrs. ID r Morgan,
Lieut. Armstrong, Mrs. Bradley, Fifteen
games were played. after which a collation.
was served. The prizes were. unique and
pretty.
some OF the young people Of Mt Pleasant
took a bicycle run. the first of the season.
ana arter returning a pleasant evening vas
spent at the home of Mrs w. r. ouinter
refreshments were served after which
asncinS was engaged I'm until q late hour
The Cosmopolitan Shakespeare Club held
It's regular meeting Tuesday evening. at
the home of Mrs. W. J. Armstrong. 3ig 9TH
street southeast Responses to roll cali
were from Edna Lyall. The third act of
The Merry Wives of Windsor was read
and discussed.
Evening star., 1897-05-03
SUPERNUMERARY LIST.
Omcers 10 BE Retained I'm the No
tiOnal Guard.

Omcers 10 BE Retained In the Ma.
tiOnal Guard.
General orders No. 5. Just ISSUED from
headquarters Of the District OF Columbia
militia. formally provide for the many
changes in the local brigade described In
detail in The Star last Wednesday. Tie
officers Of the companies wiped out of ex-
istence. who are 10 be retained on the
supernumerary list are: First Lieut. Chas
L. Beatty and Second Lieut.. Edwin H.
Pillsbury OF Troop A: First Lieut.. Luther
II. Reichelderfer. adjutant, and First Lieut.
Clarence A. Weaver. surgeon both OF the
3d Battalion, and Capt. Otto G. Simonson
Company A. 9th Battalion. The latter In
TO be the new major OF the 9Th Battalion
First Lieut.. James T.. Hosford OF Company
B, 9th Battalion. will he appointed captain
OF Company h. 4th Battalion. the outcome
of the consolidation of Companies A and Is,
9th Battalion.
In concluding the order Gen. Ordway has
the following to say:
Amy men discharged by reason of ;he
consolidation disbandment herein ORDER
ed, who re-enlist In other organizations of
the National Guard within thirty days,
may do SO for the balance Of their unex-
pired terms Of service and will be allowed
continuous service The commanding
general earnestly hopes that all men whose
records are good will promptly avail them
selves of this privilege in order that they
n ay be properly taken up and assigned be-
fore the annual encampment and that the
National Guard may not lose their serv-
ices"
Evening star., 1897-05-03
DIED.

BARBER On Sunday morning. May 2. 1897. at
his rssiasnce. Iso . street northeast GIlOisGn
BARBER. aged hfty-eighi ycsrs.
Interment ut Washington Indiana, Thursday.
1890 oclock, r. q. HAII.INAN, I'm his
seventy. third year.
Mrs. NJ. A. Eicl mond. GB Acker street b.rih-
east: & Tuesday, May 4. at o,elS.t pm ps.
Lodge No. ., also OF GARFIELD Post, No. z.
HEBMER Suddenly. on May s. 1887. MARTIN
HEBNER. In the forty ninth year VI his sxe.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
HELMIcK. ol Saturday. May I. 1897. at her
after brief Illness. POLLY. wife OF the hate
Hon VIM. Helmick Of Ohio to her seventy
Funeral from Hsmliue Church Monday. May 3. at
pm
OCKElssHAusEN. On May 1897. at An.
sHAUsEN. cf Conrad aud Loaise ocker
shausen tnee Etert. aged four years and foer
days. At the residesce. 1000 9th street nerth-
Funeral private.
PERRY. Entered into rest. Hermann +. PERRY
Of PalO Alto Cal. sunday. May 2 iss7 at
Funeral raj from Lees Lee Chap Chapel. No ss2 Pennsylvania
avenue. Tuesday May 4. at pm. Burial Mt
Rock Greek cemetery. csan Frsncisco pap.rs
please copyg
PHILLIPS. DEPARTED this life Sunday. May 2.
1887. at the Methodist Home. THOMAS II.
PHILLIPS. in the seventy seventh year Of his
age.
Funeral from the Home Tuesday. May =. at
O'Clock pm.
ROGERS On Sunday morning, May 2, 1887. at
Erie, Pa HENRY G. ROGERS. aged seventy
three years. after n brief Illness.
Funeral at Erie. Pa Tuesday. May 4.
In Menorian.
FOREST. In memory of my wife. LErITfA N.
FOREST who died April - 1A0.
Gone. hat not fcrgotten.
BY HER HUSBAND. II. FOREST.
Evening star., 1897-05-03
2,i floor.
A Handkerchief
Occasion.

Handkerchief Department, always
replete with the staple sorts, also
shows everything new as soon as
produced All silk or all linen-no
substitutes. Just now some unusual
ly pretty and dainty styles are being
exhibited, among which is the fol-
lowing special value for
Tomorrow Tuesday):
Women's All-linen Hand-embroid-
cred Handkerchiefs, sheer and heavy
weights, several pretty patterns.
1876 for $I.oo
Regular price, 25c.
Evening star., 1897-05-03
Some Sentences.

Peace and good order did not prevail to
any great extent Saturday and Sunday i'm
the District of Columbia. judging from the
proceedings today in the Police Court. The
preponderance of charges were Gisorderly
conduct. and on conviction of such, Judge
Kimball sent John Parker. Irwin Clutch.
Armsted Washington, Alice Mitchell and
Walter Johnson to the workhouse for fif-
teen days each. William Baltimore went
down for six days and Charles Young was
assigned to the chain gang for nine days.
Lloyd Dement,, John Berry. Mack Thomas.
John Lynch. Edward Gordon. Elmer JAS
per. William Clemmons and Joseph Wells
forfeited collateral, while the charges
against Joseph Wells Sandy Turner, Alice
Parker. William Carroll and William Nc
GregOr were dismissed.
Evening star., 1897-05-03
Royal Arch MasOma.

Friday evening st. Andrews Chapter.
Eureka Chapter and ST Peter Chapter of
Royal Arch Masons conferred the degrees
OF the Royal Arch upon a class of thirty
al Masonic Hall. West Washington. Among
the prominent Masons present were the M.
f. G. H. P. Companion w. Fl. Johnson. NJ.
f. G. King Companion ID. F. Seville. NJ. IL.
Compa mons ]. N. Adams (grand MASTERY.
J. III. Mcdowell, o. r. King. 4. W. Shields.
ions, after work, repaired to a banquet.
Evening star., 1897-05-03
Pleasant Words.

Col. Theodore Mosher. adjutant general
of the District of Columbia National Guard.
has received the following communicable
from Capt. William Edward Horton. special
aid and military secretary to Gen. Gren-
willie NJ Dodge. grand marshal of the
Grant monument parade:
Captain Johnston, United States army.
and I desire to inform you of the excellent
showing made by the Washington troops
In the Grant monument parade. They made
a fine appearance. marched according to
orders in close column and In every way
were specially conmendable representa-
tion for the national capital"
Evening star., 1897-05-03
New
Glassware.

American manufacturers produce
the best effects in Table Glass Ware
for the least money, and every week
brings us something new which
in design and general appearance
approaches nearer the genuine cut
glass. and which we can sell at prices
asked for the old-time goods.
Especially worthy of mention are:
Pressed glass Table Tumblers, B Styles per dox 24c
Best Lead-biOwn Table Tumblers plain per dOz .4Oc
ehotcely Etched Table TumbIers. per doz .80c
Imitation Cut Glass Berry Bowls, each. .1Oc
Imitation Cat Glars Handled Nappies, each. -. &C.
Tulip ped Vases each. 10c
New Tumber eject Vases, each. 5e
Large Round Bread Plates, each. ..............1 .1Oc
Imitation Cut Glass Vinegar CrHets, each 1Oc
Imitation Cut Glass s-ga Water Pitchers, en- 25c
You can furnish yoar summer home very prettily
at little eest.
Stl 1oor.
Evening star., 1897-05-03
New
Silk PetticOats.

Petticoats that viii stand alone,
rustic delightfully."- and give an air of
elegance to the set OF the dress.
Another lot just arrived go on sale
Tomorrow Tuesday as follows:
correct shades: 13-ineh hounce faced with per-
caline and stinened with cords; French back.
aI VAIN
Evening star., 1897-05-03
$500 each.

Changeable Taneta Silk PetticOats in a variety
OF Ssiors. umbrella shape: finch corded 69unce.
lined with percalne and bound with velvet; fitted
at the waist. very special value.
So 50 each.
Evening star., 1897-05-03
New
Garden Hose.

We shall place on sale TOMORROW
(Tuesday) 1000 feet of guaranteed
Garden Hose, manufactured by
standard rubber company,
coupled in 25-ft. lengths, with nozzle,
complete, at the quick-selling price,
$500 each.
Evening star., 1897-05-03
$3.o5 each.
Our New Trunk.

One that was made expressly for
us and cannot be duplicated in
Washington We give detailed de-
scription of this Trunk, believing it
Evening star., 1897-05-03
$500 each.

china SILK Petticoats in beautiful shades
Pe''iaily adaptable for with light summer
dresses; umbrella shape; fHed throughout with
percafine: deep corded rufde. bound with velvet.
Another SpeciaI Yalue
Evening star., 1897-05-03
New Tailor=Made Suits,
New Plaid Silk Waists.

Very unusual price attractions are
now being shown in Women's
Ready-to-wear Tailor Suits and Silk
Waists, which for sterling qualities
and fashionable detail are the SUI
periors of any heretofore shown.
Tomorrow (Tuesday),
Womens All-wool Scotch Cheviot Tailor made
Suits. silk lined jacket. percaine lined skirt: large
variety OF neat patterns. serviceabe business or
travelling suit. and a very special valae.
$1,000 each.
Women's All wool Exon Suits Of stylish wide vale
Chevron Cloth. silk lined throughout; braid trim
med: finished with satin girdle. Special valse
$I7.Oo each.
new line of rich Plaid Taffeta Silk Waists
fashioned In the very latest manner. Special values.
$500 and $3.50 each.
Evening star., 1897-05-03
Pictures as
Wedding Gifts

Are always appropriate, always
please and help largely toward beau
tifying a home We have a very
large assortment OF pictures compris-
ing latest subjects and styles. in Pas
tells, Water Colors. Oils, Etchings,
Engravlngs. etc, at very reasonable
prices.
Tomorrow (Tuesday),
new Yard Of violets'' In white ana gilt or all
gilt frames. with without mats
75c- to $I.45 each.
Frames to order at dept. store prices.
Evening star., 1897-05-03

The many unique and interesting features
OF; the May number Of the American
Queen are sure to attract your nj itenti0u
and deserve your hearty commendation-
1t is filled with the brightest and brain
lest articles from the pens of leading
thors cnd the pages are magnift emily Illus
trated by we'll artists. The ''Quccn''
Is absolutely free to OH subscribers. New
subscriptions are only Sjc. per aauum.
Why net sahscrihe. nj oocef
Evening star., 1897-05-03
Woodward =. LOthrOp,
d. 10th, 18th and F SITS. N W.
We Are ait Our Best

These spring days with the new fres1 bright. fash
onabe things, and exceptional inducements are of
ifered I'm seasonable Wearing Apparel Housefurnish=
ngs and the various articles conducive to personal
comfort during the spring and summer months.
Evening star., 1897-05-03
MARRIED.

HUNNEMAN-INGLE. On Thursday. April %.
1897. at 81 Paul's Church. I'D street. By Rev.
Alfred Harding. recfG CARLETON HUME
MAN and ANNIE WILSON INGLE. z.
kOHR-EME1fSDN. On Saturday. May l. 1897,
DAVID II. kOffR Of Washington and Bt.SSh
BELLE EMERSON Of Alexandria.
Evening star., 1897-05-03
Manahan's Tarine
Moth PreVentiyeS.

Every housekeeper should use
Manahan's Moth Preventives or
the famous Detroit Odorlesss Dust
and Moth-proof Bags. These are
the best and most reliable sorts. The
Evening star., 1897-05-03

SELF-WATERING IRON VASES, CHAIRS
settees. bouquet holders. anything wanted To
eeautffy pour cemetery lot. at MORSE1L S. liI
1th ST. NV. Catalogues mailed.
APPEAL then m, wEz tf
Evening star., 1897-05-03
Trunks and Other Tourists Trappings

Our new stock is extensive and
includes every popular and many an
odd shape in Trunks, Bags, Suit
Gases, Hat Boxes, Telescope Gases
everything that properly belongs
in a hrst-class Travelling Goods
stock. For those going away for the
summer We have everything needed
for comfort and convenience. The
prices are lower than at any previous
season on many things. and where
they remain the same some improve
nent in the Trunk or Bag is always
noticeable.
Tomorrow Tuesday a carload OF
new Trunks. Bags. Telescope Cases,
etc, at special prices.
canvas-eovered Trunks: sheet iron bottom: steel
CLAMPS; hardwood stays: deep tray. with hat box.
$I05 each.
Canvas covered Trunks: sheet iron bottom: steel
elsaps; hsrsi-weod sssys: strap hiax-s: corner
elsmsr. riveted; best Excelsior lick and bolts:
Chain work top and bettun.
$3o5 each.
Canvas-covered Trunks. sbect-iro bsttsm; steel
clamps: strap hinges: best Exc-4ss~ lock and
io,ts: cloth IiBs-i; derP tray with hat boz: extra
dress tray: all parts riveted
$500 each.
Evening star., 1897-05-03
Demonstration of Time. Payne's Spanish Cream.

Sundes Department first for removing
pmpes backheas and all skin and wtens the
skin and the complexion absolutely and
shaness lady
Evening star., 1897-05-03
,rIces are verv reasonable.

Mamhan.s Moth Bags G.rbbl sine,. each. 4Oe
Nanalians Moth Bags larger sizeJ each. 5k.
Manahan Moth Bags largest sfze,. each .6r
Mannhans Small Moth sheets. per leO. .2r.
MafntlEans Large Moth Sheets, per dog. 6kr
Detroit Gioriess Meth Bags txmaID, each . 4Ok.
Detroit Oioriess Moth Bags (nedinrn,. each. .5Oc
Detroit odor!ess Moth Bags QargeJ, each. .6Oc.
9Th floor.
Evening star., 1897-05-03

Partisan Oil Painting. from any
style photo or tintype, $2oo.
4,h nusr -H.-"~--
Evening star., 1897-05-03
Should come tomorrow.

IN BUYING LEMON -SRLrZER, YOC KNOW EX-
sstH What yos are e:ttt.s-it's 2 hesithnsi com-
binAtioa Of lemon and seItxer. Cures sick had.
ache immediately. Ssa6 by al dsuuista Free IO.
apa7-Sm4 49,
Evening star., 1897-05-03
Mattresses.

We make to order all grades and
all sizes of Mattresses, i'll hair, husk
and cotton, fiber and cotton or moss,
at prices guaranteed the lowest con-
sistent with good work and materials.
Tomorrow (Tuesday),
Full-size Allhair Mattress, covered with best
ticking.
5000 each.
Better grades up to $1,000 each.
flor
Evening star., 1897-05-03
BON
-MARCHE.
American Queen for Nav.

no exaggerations rs to qualities values =
are permitted In this column"
Evening star., 1897-05-03

NUR halfto0e printing b peerless. It's m
A Upert0rity u tina result Of absolutely perfect
.sst .sA the rse Of the very best
McGHL. WALLACE Printers. 11o7 y st
Rfesswosk fof shs Tss3A spl+S1,1
Evening star., 1897-05-03
White Goods
Department.

Tomorrow (Tuesday),
1000 yards White Pique, medium and
heavy eord-for suits, vests, chill
dren's kits, etc.
I5c. yard.
Regular price. 25c.
Evening star., 1897-05-03

Canvas covered Trunks; sheet iron bottom: steel
eiamps; hardwood stays: strap hinges; corner
CLAMPS. riyeted; best Excelsior kek and bolts;
Chain work top and bettum.
Evening star., 1897-05-03

to be the best made Trunk and tn,
best value on the market today. 1
is as follows.
Evening star., 1897-05-03

White EnameHed
Iron Beds.
We shall offer this week some ex-
ceptionally good values in High
class Enameled Iron Beds. All Of
Our Beds are finished in the best
burnt enamel, and for beauty and
durability have no superiors Prices
TIP to $4,000.
Tomorrow (Tuesday),
3h by G1a-foot White Iron Reds with separate
woven wire springs. An extra heavy bed
$47s for Bed and Springs.
2L by foot Iron Folding Reds, with attached
woven wire springs suitable for servants use.
$500 complete.
Evening star., 1897-05-03

Special Sale of Shirt Waists. &
Hish-class Ladies' Shirt Watsts. Ia, tie
choicest styles Of lawns, dimities and fancy
ofgandita. The price Saturday was t1.8s.
Tuesday Price, ST .38
Evening star., 1897-05-03
SI.35 each.

Real Grain leather Club Bags. with nickel trim
mlnss and inside pocket
Evening star., 1897-05-03

Real Grain leather Club Bags rich mauve color;
pocket: brass trimmings -'' ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-22

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-22

Reported R-signatiph- Of Norfolk ana
Mn.tnIn OMcIAl..

ROANOKE. VA. June I.-S pecial-Ihe
store of G.. J.. saul was broken into last
nir,f and robbed OF IL small amount
of money and an unknown quantity OF
groceries. The thieves tore tne s'.t- "l
sife window and effected an entrance
D.. 3D.. st.r. This rs tls second time DOB
tle past year Chat saul * co.. have been
The report to-day that r. T.. sonle.
suuerintcrdent OF motive power OF the
Norfolk and Western iii.roAl ana y
ennis assistant superintendent OF mo-
,'.a mower of the same rOud. had Re-
signed wa referred 20 Vice President
Farr. of tho a~hoye-nHmed road. Nh" tr-
fused ~ deny or affirm Che report.
40 is generally believed here that such
Is the case.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-22
SENATE MADE GIANTSTRlOES
Great Progress in Considering the
Tariff BIZ Yesterday.
YHE END NOW SEEMS NEAR At HAND.

The Wa ON Trusts siiii hept Up by sen'-
io. r%,tnr,cw lhoir'eiast Concluded
and Wool and tobacco VIII Como
>nf. Amendment Proposed.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-10

man to heap up riches if i'll doing so he
ruins his health and his capacity for the
enjoyment of wealth. There is no such
thing rs happiness without health. All
the gold i'll the world will not make n
man happy, who feels i'll his veins and
sees i'll the reflection of his own face, the
slow but sure advance of mans deadliest
enemy, consumption.
Ii a man will but take the right care of
himself and the right remedy lie may
protect himself against this relentless
enemy, DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery is not only a sure preventive,
but an absolute cure for consumption. It
cures oS per cent. OF all cases 1t acts
through the blood, directly OH the lungs
1t drives out all disease germs and inn
purities 1t is the great blood-maker
and flesh-builder. All wasting diseases
yield promptly to its action Thousands
have testified to its merits Druggists
sell it.
want to express ny heartfelt thanks for DR..
P Pni y3luabe edsSiine writes Mrs Rufus
daughter. girl of IS. caught cold and we had
the best doctors but could get no lasting relief
pray for death to end her suferings. I bought
one bottle OF each of Dir. Percc's Golden Medical
Discovery; Eavorite Prescription, and Pleasant
Pellets Before our daughter used half the med
cinc her cough was all gone and she was OH tic
high road TO health-which means 10 happiness"
Rosy cheeks. The ricl pure, red blood
of health makes them Keep the blood
pure and you will have them. Constipa-
ton causes impure blood DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets cure it promptly and per
Illanently and never grippe. They are
purely vegetable and perfectly harmless
No other pill acts so naturally and per-
fectly. Druggists sell them.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-10
SUNDAY SCHOOL LIBRARIES.
Many of the Books an Insult TO the In
tellinence of Young People.

Many of the Books an Insult TO the In
telliBcnoe of Young People.
Edward W. Box has been making a
careful and comprehensive examination
of Sunday school libraries, and in The
Ladies' Home Journal he cOnfesses him
self disguised with the literature thus
placed i'll the hands of our boys and
girls 4 less complete investigation,
Mr. Box says, would not have made it
possible for him TO believe that the Ii
brarics of our Sunday schools were
stocked with snch piles of rubbish
'wishy washy literature, as he terms
it. He quotes the titles and gives the
themes of number of books he obtained
from Sunday school libraries, and these
seem to completely warrant his conclu-
sions. Such books he contends, "are
an insult to the intelligence of the
young people and have Il pcrnicious in
f1ucncc. Instead of being healthy books
they are decidedly unhealthy in tone
and teaching Surely we are cultivating
a dangerous taste for reading in the
young when we feed them on such rub
bish -
Mr.. Box unhesitatingly lays part of
the blame upon the publication boards
and societies which are influenced by
UNCONVENTIONAL spirit that marrows
their choice of books. Then, again, it is
shown that the nost mediocre sort of
talent Is employed to write these
books, and that bcggarly priccs-less
than $50 per book--arc paid. \ share
of responsibility, Mr.. Box asserts, rests
upon the men who purchase Sunday
school hbarrics, who, as is most fire.
qucntly the case, are not qualified for
the task and whose object is to secure
library as cheap as possible Mr.. Box
warmly urges that the selection of Sun
day school books be left TO women, who
"instinctivcly know and feel the kind
of book which II boy or girl will read
and enjoy" He insists that women
should be given carte blanche to make
the selections SO far as the prescribed
amount Of money will go "a hundred
good books " Mr.. Box concludes, "are
far better than 800 books of Indifferent
interest, which are bought simply be-
cause they are cheap. "a Sunday school
library cannot be created in day, and
no discOuragcmcnts should be felt if the
financial means of the church arc con-
tractcd and ncccssitatc the purchase Of
only few books ut IL time"