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The record-union., 1898-02-26
BouteIle's Maine Relief Bill.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-The House
Committee on Naval Affairs to-day
agreed on the Boutelle Maine relief bill,
reporting it favorably.
The record-union., 1898-02-26
Meat Market.

Following are the rates for whole car
cases from slaughterers to dealers:
BEEF-First quality, 61eMlc; second
quality. 5Q6c; third quality, 445c per ID.
The record-union., 1898-02-26
Fifteen Specials for To-day.
SPRING SUITINGS.

10 pieces 3S-inch All-wool Suit
ings. light Spring mixtures. A
handsome line. SATURDAY. 35c
YARD.
The record-union., 1898-02-26
THE HUMORISTS.

Papa-That Mr. Higgins has hard
face.
Daughter-It never felt that way to
me.-Yo nkers Statesman.
The record-union., 1898-02-26

IT need time to pay this fine, Judge.
"All right. Six months"
The record-union., 1898-02-26

May I kiss your hand?" he asked
She removed her veil. No" she re-
piled; II have my gloves on.''-Tt-Bit
The record-union., 1898-02-26

Yeast-What did you mean by saying
that last book of Penman's made you
smile?
Crimsonbeak-I meant it drove me
to drink.-YonkeTs Statesman.
The record-union., 1898-02-26

Grimpus--Do you sleep sound?
Crimpus-Well, my wife tells me
snore dreadfully!-Up-to-D Date.
The record-union., 1898-02-26

Belief never saw such a girl as
Bette; she can't keep thing to her
self.
Beulah-I guess you never saw her
when she had a box Of caramels.--Yon-
kers Statesman.
The record-union., 1898-02-26
MEMS DRESS SHIRTS.

Mems Plain White and Colored
Dress Shirts. Some with collars
and cuffs to match. The regular
value Of these shirts range from 15c
to 81 80. SATURDAY,, 3Sc EACH
The record-union., 1898-02-26
DESTRUCTION OF THE
BATTLESH|P MAINE.

CONTINUED from First Page.
The record-union., 1898-02-26

N Peck-My wife hasn't spoke q
cross word to me for two weeks.
Bettershaws-When is she coming
back?-Indianapolis Journal.
The record-union., 1898-02-26
MEMS WOOL HOSE.

Mems 81 Wool Hose, in natural
gray color. medium weight. A
splendid value at 1880. SATUR-
DAY, loo PAIR.
The record-union., 1898-02-26

Kate-He seems extremely devoted.
He talks of going to the Klondike for
my sake.
Beatrice-Well, that would give you
two chances. He might come back with
fortune. or he might not come back
at ail.-Puck.
The record-union., 1898-02-26
LADIES' CHEMIsE.

Ladies' White Muslin Chemise,
made of good quality muslin, trim
med in embroidery or linen lace. All
sizes. SATURDAY. 2oc EACH.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-17

There is one thing we want known
aud remembered, and that is we are
selling more goods and better goods
than ever before and the reason 10
~e are selling them for prices to
suit the times. z. SMITH Il SoI.
A mad dog attacked number OF
children at a country school house
southeast of Marshall, Mo, Friday,
and Edna CIonch and Alma Laud.
sgel IL and 7 years respectively,
were bitten by the beast. The dog
vas finally killed after it bad bitten
several hogs aud other animal. in
the neighborhood. The children
were taken to q mad stone.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-17

As member of the Missouri
Trans Mississippi Exposition Com
mission, We have number of the
beautiful and unique buttons recent
ly issued. to be sold to assist in
raising money for the Commission.
No medals will be given awsy-every
person you see wearing one of them
has paid 81 as an evidence of his
state pride and interest in the suc
cess of Missouri's exhibition ut the
Exposition. We trust that these
medals will be worn by very large
number of our people to show their
interest in this matter.
From the Evening Citizen, pub
lished at Poplar Bluffs, We see thst
at the meeting of the Democratic
County Central Committee, Col. j.
L Pace was elected to fill . vacancy
on the committee. The President
rendered hi. resignation and Col.
Pace was Immediately elected presi-
den. Of the committee, which puts
him practically at the head of the
party OF Butler county. We feel
like congratulating the democrats OF
that county in their choice of so
wise aud experienced a politician to
conduct their campaign.
The city has been granted tEs
privilege of erecting the fra alarm
tower in the court house square by
the county court, The big bell il
now located On top of the city hal
building. On account of the bell
being in close proximity to the ROOT
of the building it has, at no time
given satisfaction IN sounding an
alarm Of fire. 10 addition to this the
frame work which supports the bel
is giving wsy from decay and is in
dangerous condition. In moving
the bell to a steel tower IN ths court
ward, freeing it from the present dis
advantages the city authorities will
be doing the proper thing and just
what should have been done at the
outset
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-17
Judge John Francisco for Mayor.
That was a good nomination.

Judge John Francisco for Mayor.
That was a good nomination.
1. H. Smith, candidate for Re
corder, gave the booming TIMES a
pleasant call Saturday While in the
city.
The Millinery parlors Of II. & \.
Evans are unusually bright and
attractive. They are showing all the
new shadiDgs, Burnt Orange and
Turquoise being the newest. 1927
DR.. j, Il. Hedgepeth Of Roche
port, who has in charge the plans
for the Missouri Corn Pyramid" at
the Omaha Exposition, proposes
corn from every county in the state
Every farmer willing to furnish him
one bushel of choice corn, any varie
ty, should write him at once.
The approach to the new cable
bridge over Mound branch south of
town was washed away by the heavy
rain Thursday night, leaving the
bridge inaccessible to travel. The
approach was made of loose dirt q
short time ago at cost of $3.50 to
the county. The fill should have
been protected by a rock wall on
either side.
Don Kinney and wife of Newton,
Kansas, spent Saturday and Sunday
in the city. Mr.. Kinney came to at
tend the funeral of his father, but
being in Chicago on business when
his father died word did not reach
him in time and he arrived in Butler
one day teo late.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-17
TINES telephone number 81.


J.R. Witt, of Troy, Mo, remem-
bers Us with his annual remittance.
The Hodgen Medical Society will
meet in Rich Hill the first Thursday
IN April.
New spring millinery, the hand
soonest line in the city at Miss Kate
Harpers.
G. F. Beard, collector of Pleasant
Gap, is a new addition to our sub
scription bookf.
Jesse Trimble, the popular west
hide druggist, will make the third
ward tip top alderman.
Mrs. J. ". Cross and two chill
dren, of Sheldon, are visiting her
sister, Mrs W. o Jackson.
Our young friend, r. E johns CD,
Bates countys popular surveyor,
remembers US substantially.
r B Allard & Co, will open .
music store in the Lewis building
on Ohio street. The goods are
arriving.
j. S. Pierce called and announced.
de will make the rase for Treasurer.
notice of his candidacy will appear
In future issue.
Miss Kate Harper has received
her stock Of spring millinery, trim
mings, etc Tue nav styles are
very pretty
Sheriff Mudd was in Jefferson
City the first of the week to attend
the meeting of the state board OF
equalization.
Claude CLARK, clerk in the Adju-
tant Generals Office, jefferson City,
was 10 the city Saturday on visit
to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. c.
Clark.
Ladies, 60 to Miss Kate Harper
for your new hat or bonnet this sea
son. As trimmer Miss Flo Thomas
has no superior.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-17

W. T. MCGOWAN, of Virginia, is a
new subscriber.
The most complete line of fine
Teas to be found in town at
FRANK SMITH & Son.
At half past eight CLOCK Easter
morning special services will be
held in the Catholic church in this
city.
We again WISH to call your atten-
tion to the fine line of Dried Fruits
we have and at a very Low price.
1S-tf FRANK SMITH il Son.
Ladies, Miss Kats Harper has an
elegant line of millinery this season,
The new style hats and trimmings
are beautiful.
Chas. NJ Barley called Saturday
and handed in his announcement for
Recorder. A complimentary notice
of Mr.. B. will appear later.
Joe March was appointed justice
of the peace at Rich Hill by the
county court to fill out the unsxpired
term of Pat O'Neil resigned.
The Rev. Sam Jones has with
drawn from the gubernatorial race
in Georgia. Sam run long enough
to find out he wasn't 10 it aud then
let 60.
Jesse Smith, first clerk in the
grocery department of Deacon Bros.
& Co, has severed his connection
with the firm to accept position
with the Scully company.
Frank James, reported in the ST
Louis papers last week to be dan
gerously sick with a severe attack OF
pneumonia at his home in that city
is recovering slowly.
Henry Oliver, a prosperous farme,
residing near Montrose, Henry coun
ty, who has been in the city for sew
eral days visiting his daughter, Mrs
Geo. Newberry, has returned home
Deputy Sheriff, Joe Graves, lef
Monday for Pleasanton Kansas, after
two men accused of stealing tive
horses and a wagon and harness
near Burdett. They proved to b.
the wrong parties.
B. G Logan renews and has i:
paper changed from Spruce t.
Kingfisher, to which place b.
moved bis family the first of tn
week He was = large, prospsrou
farmer, a substantial sitizen aud al
good democrat as ever lived. W.
wish him abundant success.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-17
"CitiZens" Ticket.

The "citizens" held primary
Monday afternoon, and nominated
the following ticket: Mayor, James
Drysdale, Pop without opposition
Marshal, ii 4. Hedrick, Rep; Col
lector, T. s EviIsizsr, Rep Assessor
W. W. Ross, Rep Treasurer, A. l..
Mcbride, Rep Police Judge, I. &.
Copeland, Rep Attorney, Q krob'
Rep; School Director, W G. shsfer'
Rep Ceun.: Ist " A o. Yeomars,
Pop Pad W, A. L. McAnally and
G P. Wyatt, both Rep 3rd Robt.
Deacon, Rep All ", Henry White
Rep. When il is remembered that
the republican platform il such that
it compels every msrnbsr OF that
party to be gold bug, our silver
friends emoog tbs poPulists can
reflect upon VIA. mess has been
brewei for them TO swallow.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-17
When You Are Tired

Without extra e1ertion. l4nguid, dull
and listlesp, your blood is failing to
supply to you muscles add other
organs the yitalizing and Strength
giving properties they require.
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures that tired
e.ling by enriching and purifying
the blood It will give you energy
and v;gor.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-17

NEW Furniture. Stoves sBd full
line of general Household good,
with prics to suit the times. You
are invited TO cal. Also full line
of undertaking goods and fine nv
Up-To DATE Hesrse. J. ". Hall,
Butler, Mo. lfot
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-17

Hoods Pills are easy TO tske, easy
to operate Cure Indigestion il
ioasnees. 25c.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-17
BUTLER WEEKLY TIMES
LOCAL ITEMS

To Cure q Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
IL IL fails to cure. 25c. Som
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-07-07
PRINCETON UNION SUPPLEMENT, JULY y, 1898
Financial Statement
OF.
Mile Laos County, Minnesota,
For the Fiscal Year Ending January 3rd, A. D. 1898.
ICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR.

UNI
rinceton Jan.
Isubm to of
ResDect
r. County udi
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18

nafbofic story of prccoclouS loNe anu
ff4 tra.fc consequences was uhi'iue'' ','
t,. paris Herald, in the Chaiehle-l
f.-..ur. Ars.zs court when IL youth OF
eixteen was brought up ON a cH"'5e oi
umrder. ,,.,4o7
THE case was rather one OF meHll'l,u
1.-bI. sucide AT fourteen years oil age
trs accused scclarcd Dis passion for q
oi1 several vcars older than himself.
'rhav lived FIN the same house two years
nrfu an event which involved a septri-
.f.r or the disclosing of thcir relations
eo wrought on both the boy and the girl
r,.t they resolved TO die together inc
facts as related by the Temps are as iol-
lows: ...,.u
Rowan. o. boy of sixteen. Allied Coutu-
ricr. and young woman. Marihe Nls-
nequ. were found lying side by side the
latter DIVING. and the boy slightly wound
ed in the head Marthe Nieneau died
died I'm the hospital but the youth rccov-
cred and has just been tried for murder
Boy and girl they inhabited the same
house. ne being at first fourteen years
old and She eighteen Alfred Couturier
lived with his mother and Marthe in the
same house with the parents of young
man TO whom She was engaged, but VINO
was undergoing military service. The boy
Maraulac. the bridegroom 'in posse"
announced his return 90 claim his bride.
and Marthc found herself confronted with
the alternative of marrying man she
cared nothing for or OF breaking off the
match and divuIgng hcr secret relations
with Alfred She preferred death 10
either. and persuaded Alfred 10 the same
conclusion The girl got q loaded re-
voivcr belonging 90 Nine. Marailac the
soldiers mother. and they went TO Royan
60 carry out their resolution.
For three days the struggle between the
instinct of self-nrcseryaton and the de-
termination 90 die continued. tll the pair
had spent am their money. At last they
lav down side by side ON the so7shore
and there M o'clock in the morning
Alfred took the revolver, placed 10 against
she temple of his beloved and fired. I'm
nat dead: fire again said the poor girl.
Tie did go. and then turned the weapon
against himself twice. but death did not
come
After q touching speech for the defence
by NJ. Torchut or tho Marcnncs bar.
Couturicr was acquitted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18

The late fan of the year is the season
in which Jack. the SHIPPER and other
vandals despou women, especially young
schoolgirls. of their trosscs by open as-
sault in the street. Several cases nave
been reported within tho last six weeks.
The police in the many ,outrases OF this
kind perpc,rltel in the East decade have
made the capture of % single offender,
and in that instance the motive was
shown 90 be- one of pure revenge as the
hair of the woman was thrown into ihr
street after it had been rudely cut and
torn off,
What becomes OF the stolen hair is as
great "a problem TO the police as the
mania or motive that induces men To- this
kind OF theft They have watched every
possfble market, but none of &C. stolen
hair has ever been offered for sale The
leading hair dealers and dressers VIII
not buy hair unless they know just where
and from whom # comes and how OBJ
tanned.
"In the first place" said q State street
dealer. eve cannot use hair that has not
been cut off artisdcally We must know
where every thread or hair we buy comes
from We do not dare 90 offer 10 our
customers hair that anyone mas neeh
compelled 90 sacrifice on account OF SICK
ness. while hair taken from dead per-
son is utterly impossible 10 work over
as tho hair is dead. an theories TO the
contrary being fictitious All the hrs'-
class dealers exercise the greatest care
and discretion in buying hair and j 90
not think amy obtained in these Assaults
is ever offered for sale. For my own
part. / think these roaming HAIR cutters
are maniacs on that one point pr"oapy
harmless and perhaps normal 10 all o'n'f
thlnls"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
HOW I.cclcss Rnlr Ennrht.

ono of che most curious fights that ever
occurred Boz the city took place last night.
in which the man without legs struck "a
negro over the head with "a crutch until
the queer weapon was broken into srln-
ters.
The man without lczs is Billy Jackson.
~ Tennessee. white man OF some note.
and the negro who was struck was
Corporal Spcer. who has been known
br fhe police for many years as quiet
luH1ersiyo darky
Do seems that two insolent negro women
wcre the cause OF the whole row, and
they escaped. while Lcglcss Billy and
tle corporal were taken 90 thc police bar-
racks the former hobOling along on one
c-utch and the negro wiping the blood
out OF DIS eyes.
It was ON Decatur street at about half
past 10 O'Clock that the strange hght took
place. Billy jackson was swinging HIM
self on two short crutches.
Down the street came Corporal Specr
and Two negro women. ln some way the
trio ram lnto Jackson and toppled BIN
into the street lie rolled over ON his
lack and as he rIghtel himself he had q
crmch in one hand ready 10 DO battle
The negroes stopped 20 sec the rise and
FAN Of the logless man. and whom they
saw The rise Corporal" Specr felt the
erutch over hl8 head And he felt 80
again and again before ho could get out
~ tho way
once Sam Shepard ran up and stopped
10 hght The lcgless man was Infatuated
and no was ready. SO Doc said. TO whip
,u1 the entire negro population"
The women slipped of and the police
nan arrested the corporal, who was
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18

Divorce-Tho cold lunch that follows
loves banquet.
Uumility-The uniform worn by hypo-
critics on dress parade.
Whistling-The transformation OF a
popular air into a in wind.
Abuse-Phe penalty an eminent man
is compelled 20 pay the public.
Love Something that makes the heart
nu-fer ard the TONGUE Halter.
Crliic-A man who can see no merit In
anything he doesn't do himself
Anxietv-The cause of more brain trou-
bic than anything else except love.
Logic.an-An individual who can fig
ure out anything 10 his own satisfaction.
Misunderstanding used by lawyers
10 conceal the thoughts OF their clients
Timetable-The one YOU ecquire by pay
ing for 70 on the weekly instalment
plan.-ChicagO News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
TitIed American Women.

Many American women have married
titled men or distinguished c0mmoncr.
abroad
The first Americans OF note 10 marry
titled foreigners We're from Baltimore
They were the daughters Of the DAT,
Richard Cation and Eranddauehtcrs oi
Charles Carroll. of Carrouton. one be.
caPe the Baroness Stafford and toob
her sisters abroad They became. PC.
spectively the Marchionoss of Wellesley
and the Duchess Of Leeds.
Another descendant of MARYLAND
family To- gain fame by marrying abroad
is Miss Mary Letter, daughter Of Mr. L.
4. Letter, who is "a native OF Washing
ton county She married Hon. George
Curzon. ~ England who WAS recently
created Lord Curz0n. Of Kcilest0n, and
Vicoroy OF India.
Miss Consueio Vanderbilt. Of New
York. married the Duke of MARLBOROUGH
ON November g. 1895. Their son is heir
10 one Of the prou1est titles fin England
and has by courtesy the title of Marquis
OF Blandf0rd.
The beautiful Lily Price OF Troy. ~
Y. now Lady William Beresforl. was
Duchess Of MARLBOROUGH until She be-
came a widow. and had TO leave boaut-
ful Blenheim palace 10 the present holder
OF the title She went 10 live at Deep
due. Surrey. which aftcrWarI was iu the
possession OF Thomas Hope, whose
daughter married tho late Duke of New
castle.
Miss Anna Gould youngest daughter of
the late Jay Gould. was in 1S5 married
10 Count Paul Ernest Ron.face de
Cagteuane of France
one OF the first important Anglo
American alliances was that of CousucIo
Yzrara with Nise0urt Vaudeville. eldest
SON of The late Duke of Manchester In
$500 She became the Duchess of Man
chester.
The Duke OF Iitta. Visconu Areso. took
flr bis bride % beautiful American. Jane
Johnston Perry. daughter of the late
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
UNIVERSITY OF
NORTH CAROLINA.
The Government VIII No Longer Issue
Clothes to the State Gaurd.
THE TAR-HEEL TROOPS IN CUBA,
Tho Camp N Marianao Is farticu-
larry Fine situauon-Chas. A. Mill
Ter. Under Arrest, Supposed TO
BE a safc-Cracker.
THE TAR-HEEL TROOPS IN CUBA,

RALEIGH. .N. c., Dec 17.-Spocial.-
The trustees of the state University met
TODAY in semi-lanual session at the
Governors office.
Tho now companies OF the State Guard
arc notified that cloth Tor officers uni-
fUrms SIS uo longer issued by the govern
mont and that dark blue flannel shirts are
also stricken from the ISSUE list.
Judge purucA imposed "a fine OF $50 each
ON sixteen witnesses who failed 90 au-
swor 20 their names IN the Federal court.
But no has Temiucd the fines having
learned that they are an in tho First
North Curllina Regiment and ia cuba.
The camp OF The First Regiment az
Marianao Us in particularly fine situa-
ton. The officers and men ere greatly
pleased
REFORNfATORY NEEDED.
There is urgent need for tho ostah-
Nshmont or "A roformatory for young con-
victs. The penitenuary board ordered one
established az the "Aus0n Farm" but
rs get nothing has been done. There arc
900 minors now among tho convicts. one
boy OF eleven years arrived "a day or two
ago. 20 serve five years. Warden Rus
sell says the need of o. reformatory IS
urgent
r. j. ANley or StatcsviIc. is appointed
assistant Quartermastcr general Of the
State. and i. =. Hobgood, Jr. OF oxford.
assistant inspector general
Charles A. Miller IS suspected OF the
postofiice robbery at Murfrccsboro, lie
is thought 20 Do one OF the main gang of
safo-crackors who made such a sweep in
this State IIc SIS yet in Jail here.
REWARDlNG THE FAITHFUL.
Five Wake county Republicans who
failed 20 got offices at the last election
arc given positions in the revenue SER
vice here hy Collector Duncan.
Congressman Pearson has at last
served formal notice upon ~. y. Craw-
ford of contest in the ninth district
Crawford has 2S plurality lie also has
tho commission from the governor.
Arrangements were made yesterday for
ono hundred Raleigh negroes 10 go to
the Virginia coal mines. but am save ten
Jumped tho me" no the last moment
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.-WOR-
ship at II a. NJ. and 3 J. n. Bible school
=. NJ. Or. COOPER will preach at the
morning and night services. y cordial
welcome to all VINO come.
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH.
Services as usual, conducted by the pas
tor. Rev. W. X. l.. SMITH Evening sub
Ject. a Sabbath in jerusalem
TOWARDS GROVE BAPTIST
church-Rev. II. 7. LOUTHAN will
preach Sunday morning and evening AT
usual hours. All the members of the
church are requested to meet at 3 z. n.
for the purpose OF calling pastor.
GRACE-sTRE.t BAPTIST CHURCH
Grace and Fousuee Streets, Rev. VIII
LIAM r.. HATCHER, d. D., pastor-Sun-
day school. at 9:15 \. NJ Preaching by
the pastor AT IL a. VI. and =. NJ.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at L. NJ
Young mems prayer meeting Friday at
5 Il. NJ.
EAST END BAPTIST CHURCH.-FOR
Sunday, December 18th: Sunday school at
$3.50 A. NJ Worship at IL A NJ con
The Willing Workers will meet at
o'clock Il. NJ.
GROVE-AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH
j. c. HIDEN. ID. D.. notwithstanding
al IL A. NJ. and s Z. NJ. by the pastor.
Sunday school ct 0:lJ \. NJ. Pastors
Bible lecture from 10 TO 1890 A. NJ. In
main audience room.
CLAY-sTREET NJ. z. CHURCH,
South Corner Clay and Adams streets).
Rev. EUGENE II. RAWLINGS, pastor
Sabbath school at $50 A. NJ. Preaching
al If 4. NJ and s L. NJ. Evening subject.
The Bible You May Write" Monday, 8
p. NJ. Official meeting. Tuesday, 7:i5 =.
NJ class meeting. Wednesday. L. NJ.
mid-week prayer service. Friday, L.
NJ. Eworth League devotional meeting.
ASBURY NJ. Il. CHURCH. SOUTH
Corner Lombardy and Hanover streets
Rev. b. NJ RECKHAM. pastor. Preach
ing at II A. NJ. and p. NJ by the pas
tor Business meeting or the Epworth
League on Tuesday night. Election OF
officers. Every member Is requested to
be present.
BROAD STREET NJ T III 0 d ! I
church Corner OF Broad and Tenth
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18

The children of the United states each
year consume toys that cost az retail
Si5.00010
OF this sum the imported goods rep
resent 100000.
And the domestic product 100000
The little ones OF New York city get
more than their proportionate share of
this enormous expenditure FOR there Is
spent for them annually 10000.
Onc-third Of this is for imported play
things and twO-thirds for the home pro-
ducts
There is n marked tendency toward
mechanical toys. and more that is new
and interesting is found In this direction
than in any other
Within the ranks Of these mechanical
playthings is observable great increase
I'm iron TOYS .all of which are made In this
country. and fitted for hard use In the
hands of destructive children.-New York
Herald.