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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04

Ex-Mayor Strong retires with the grace
that is possible only to a gentleman who
feels that he can rest on his laures and his
tea-leaVeS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
The Diffculfv

Did understand you to say that YOU,
income Is not sufficient for your expenses
inquired Mr.. Happigo's father.
Not at all. My income can meet them
without any difficulty. But it always gets
the worst of the encounter"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
SHOOTING STARS.
An Observing Lady.

what find most remarkable" said the
tourist. rs the popular interest displayed
In educational matters"
Yes replied Mr. Cumrox complacently
Eduoaticn Is really getting to be quite Il
fad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04

After what Mr.. Bryan has been through
himself he finds bull fight comparative
ly tame procedure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
vlcfaalfnslea

How strange Is the fate of the bland poll
tician.
Unhappy. indeed, is his lot
lie ever must toll with unf1agging amb-
ton
In hopes of obtaining a better position.
And probably reaches, at last, a condition
Where he'd thankfully keep what
he's got
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04

General Weyler seems to be great deal
more effectual in frightening Spaniards
than he Is in frightening Cubans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04

The happy New Year" will turn out to
be shorter than usual for somebody in Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04

OHIO politicians not only get as far as
possible from harmony. but insist on keep
ing both feet ON the loud pedal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04

Black Astrakhans at Reduced Prices.
sl.75 quality-now 81 - S. Is quality-now 50 90
500 quality-now 81 ~ So % quality 81 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
Table FL.

200 remnants of narrower
width Ribbons. Less desirable
lengths, styles and colors. Ec
Reduced to. ............. W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04

DIn order to avoid delays, on nc
count of personal absence. letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
office, hut rimply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial Business Depart
mcnts. according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
lDNDMG@.

OUR GENUINE WIDE 27-INCH GRAY AND
BLACK HERRINGBONE HAIR CLOTH. D.
WORTH soc. YARD. REDUCED TO-. JOCs
121xc. QUALITY OF SOFT-FINISH MORE
sEsek Hsb !. Al S' oSfeHs' FAST 1910.
Ice. GRADE OF AIL-LINEN EXTRA 4tALr
FTY STIFF CANVAS IN BLACK peE/
Only. .....-.....--..........-.. laZlCs
l5c EXTRA QUALITY FIG.
BLACK BACK WAIST LINING. anU/
FOh AVZ1Ss
=. 30 PIECES OF IOLoNAISE SILK LIyINfS IN
iNds. worth sc. Ai 70. FOR oSnf... 1Sc.
Soc. QUALITY OF GENUINE PINCH WIDE
BLACK FRENCH HAIR CLOTH. FOR
0VSe
EXTRA QUALITY WOOL MOREEN IN
6 6sk oNLh, Wonrh Sos I'D FOR SOC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
YOUR Name i'm Gold, Free.
: :::::; . s::': $; 49, s s:: q; t :s

STOCK OF unfortunate
lard asses Single and Combination feathers Real Seal
ea keal Morocco Crushed Levant Alligator Various
Styles including polished and dull finish fashionable red al c
and black Styles for ladies, misses and men, ' " S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
THE Busy CORNER
STH MARKET SPACE
S. Kann, Sons
& Co.

Don't fail to read of the
greatest cloak and suit sale
ever taken place i'm the
District of Columbia, ON
page 9, this paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
Table 20.

Plain. Stripe, Plaid and other
Fancy Taffeta and MORE Rib
hons, 4 to 6 inches wide. Well
known 25c to Coo a yard Rib
bOns. On center-aisle tl S~
tables. Your choice for 1~Ss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
Colored Dress Goods,

s'c, and sac. Fancy Mixture. reduced to 29(
Ssc. Fancy Mixtures reduced to........ soc.
scire ''.D,. Ai,."ooi navy storm S9c.
wsis %2s'1'n-wiae Atwood Navy Wide ACC.
s9c. Ivy ard wide Boueles ions
OF blue and black, garnet and black
a anp bnSt ns% S"n a sna and sTs hello S9c
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Black OfQNds.

4sinch Black Siclian Mohair-69c val IA
Nv. NJ" -........-..... "
43-inri Black Silk fuster Muhair-S9c. ~
Saiue Now. ---..-...-....-...... w
45-inch Black Imperial Serge-tSc. val A.
W. -No"
3o-inch Black Storm Serge-69c value A.
wow
a6inch Black Luster Boucle-S9c. value "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
We Can't Allow
interest i'm Silks to FLAG.

n. H. s'ock too big for that. This is going 20
o. sns IRON thousands Of yards all through
~ ahd u w"udn { be advisable 10 let ,sSs ga as
III Inc BEST way to boom things is to begin
~eii: we couldn't awake ent husia.n mare Of,
iea..kei! Than by such prices as these.
s4lnch An-silk BLACK Brocad,. Tar.ta md Noy.
- 1ios Sfains the new as patterns in large
"'" sunni uesshs; none better anywhere at 15c.
New Year Price, soc.
a.. a fresh purchase NJ 2I-nch BLACK Rustlnr Tai.
ie'" as good as you can possibly get for Sc
New Year Price, 6oc.
Two-tone Colored Check Tanetas. an elegant IA.
sot.meht OF coiorings. very swell for separa:,.
mis's, ana extremely rich for lining tailor made
dresses. Regular s5c. value
New Year Price. Coo.
~ styles In White Brocade Satin and Tare,as
se,er! piece representing 1888 ideas OF the sIls
iooh' JUST as good as any 81 silk sold
New Year Price, zoc.
me new Bengalines in all the leadjne. shades
Io eNenlng and street wear. Dame Fashion has
aupaed ms particular make OF silk as the leading
material for fine dress " wv e
New Year Price. SI.oo.
700 pieces Of silk ends representing very near
that many colorings and desiens-l, II a. and l.
fancy work " s w
Sc, Ioc., I5c., Ioc and &c. a Strip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04

SdDC pair for the Blankets that should not bt
mere Can't he recommended. Glad Il
oher them at less than the cost to us,-5Oc pair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04

n I'D per cent discount on all Lap Robes and Horse
Blankets. The Robes here from 81. 10 to SO
the Blankets start at 81 pair. Too MANY of
them.
Continued abOve)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04

Table 90.
Last of the well-known Cloth
Jackets and Golf Capes, pre-
viously sold at $3.50, $40 and
81. Reduced to $7.9s, ca ~
$6.9S and. ,VFsAI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
Table p.

L able ~.
Hundreds of Cloth bound
Books. Subjects for young and
old. On table near 18th
street entrance. Choice m,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04

O2c pair for 11-4 White Blankets cleye,
Yankee imitation of the expensive Cali
fornia beauties. Feel tie weight and note the Dor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
Table IS.

Filled with odd pieces-Dec-
grated China Cups, Saucers.
Plates and Dishes. n m,
Choice for. awe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04

RIBBON FOR Sc. YD. THE BALANCE OF
FANCY STRIPE PLAIDS. - "A
S 81 f#S&F E s5s 5ES SnH E Wdl
THEY LAST, AL. q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04

IAN per cent discount the celebrated Ballard
Vale All-wool Flannels II you don't know
them you should.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04

MOr dozen TO the 1oc quality All-lnen Do.lies
with red borders. Note,-warranted all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
Table %.

AL Calendars less than cost
67c for 81 Calendars. .48c for
Toe ones. DC for SOC ones.
l2c for 25c ones. .I5c IL
beauties for only. 1Ss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04

Sn ar for the $o.25 Comfortables. filled with
hygienc white cotton; covered with
French Saline. Full size
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
Gloves.

LADIES' 4-BUTTON GLACE, IN BLACK RED
BROWN. TAN. WHITE AND GREEN IN SELF
AND BLACK EMB. AS GOOD AS ANY sl.oo
GLOVE THAT IS SOLD.
Special, 69c.
WARM GLOVES FOR MEN FLEECELINEl,
AND FUR-T0P DOGSKIN $50
KID MITTENS FOR GIRLS AND BOYS
FLEECED LINED AND FUR TOP, soc
SCOTCH WOOL GLOVES FOR MEN IS AND
Soc. BOYS 25c.
WOOLEN MTTTENS AND CASHMERE GLOVES
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04

81 cut pieces OF Val. and
Point de Paris Laces, Edges
and insertions, 81 to inches
wide. 15c, 1Sc and PC 1Mr
yard laces for. lWC.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02
Literary Note.

Book News" which publishes in
each issue an expression of opinion
from leading authors in regard to their
own personal view of their work, gives
IN Its February number the following
remarkable utterance by Sarah Grand
IN regard to their purpose in writing
The Beth Book, in which, as will be
seen, she touches upon the errors of
the critics:
In influencing their daughters
choice of husband parents are ant to
consider a mans means, manners and
position rather than his principles or
ideals. If he prove to be a good fell
low IN society they are content to in
qulre no further. Many men of excel
lent manners in public are men of
most corrupt mind, whose conversa-
ton IN private is a continual source of
suffering to their wives. [ wrote The
Beth Book to show what a refined
woman must suffer when forced to as
sociate with such man, the inevitable
blight, the certain deterioration that
settles upon her even when she has
the force of character to escape alb
solute corruption. The critics have al
most all missed this, the one purpose
Of the book, and pounced upon some
thing quite incidental, and merely in
iroduced by way of illustration, and as
the vivisective incident, to which thev
attribute an exaggerated Importance.
The subjects discussed came inevitably
into the life of an intelligent woman
situated as Beth was at the time of
which 1 was writing; she could not
nave avoided them, and, therefore, no
picture of her would be faithful that
gnored them; but it is in the con-
lltiOns of her life, not in her intellec-
ual pursuits, or opinions, that the real
ignifcance of her story is to be found.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02
ALMOST CAME TO BLOWS.
AN Incident Illustrative of Chicago Ian

an Incident Illustrative of Chicago Ian
guage and Theatrical Tempers.
The other morning there droDped in.
TO the gallery of a photographer who
has long made speciality of taking the
pictures Of theatrical celebrities q bio
sIrapplng western man who came to see
his friend, the photographer. The vounp
woman behind the counter, who knew
the caller, had just been reading in a
newspaper savage "roast" of his ma.
tive city Of Chicago She handed the
paper to the westerner to read. expect.
ing to get some amusement out of his
comments. The Chicagoan was in the
midst of his reading, bristling with
wrath, when the husband of a we'll
known actress entered the room. A
framed portrait of the actress. taken
several years ago, stood on an easel in n
corner The husband walked up to the
picture, and after contemplating it for
few minutes said:
MY wife is certainly remarkable
woman. That picture was taken all Of
hve years ago, yet she is younger look
ing ana handsomer today than it is.
just then the westerner finished the
Chicago story.
Well, l don't think, " he exclaimed
loudly and emphatically throwing the
paper down upon the counter.
What right have you, sir, to think
anything about it," demanded the nc
tress' husband angrily.
who gave you control over nv
thlnker?' retorted the astonished west
erner.
Think what you please to yourself.
but you Ehan't insult my wife, SIR
shouted the husband.
Your wife? Where is she? Are Won
q lunatic?'
No, sir, but you are a big bully"
cried the husband, dancing with wrath.
The little woman behind the counter.
who had been convulsed with laughter,
tried to explain the mistake, but the in
dignant husband refused to listen.
Nothing but an apology would satisfy
him, and he made dramatic exit from
the gallery, saying that the westerner
would 'hear from him again" He
went home and wrote a letter to the
photographer saying that he had been
nsulted and threatening to Withdraw
his wife's custom if the apology was
not forthcoming. The photographer was
obliged to write several letters before
ne could calm the troubled waters
Meantime the Chicagoan went home,
irm in the conviction that he had mar
'owly escaped hitting a crazy man.
New York Sun.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02

new law will operate largely in favor Of
OF the Democrats, while it is uncertain
what the effect will be.in Wilmington
A GENERAL SCHOOL Law NEEDpn
The late Constitutional Convention
by Section 1, Article 10 of our new con-
stltutlon, made it encumbent on tho
General Assembly 'to provide for tba
establishment and maintenance of n oen-
eral and efficient system of public
schools. Each of the counties of the
State has Superintendent of Schools
whose duty it is to manage and con-
troll the free schools of his county. ex-
cept those schools which have a speciaI
act OF incorporation. Within the lin
It's OF some Of our larger towns there is
more than one school district, and TO
avoid the expense of building and main
tanning more than one school house.
when one would be accessible to all the
children, the Legislature has in MANY
instances consolidated and incorpora-
w. NAOoC NtlolIlClS llLO one united
school district. We think such action
is cOmmendable, as a united district
can better afford a more comfortable
school house. 1t is, however, the cus-
tom, when these districts are consoli-
dated by an act of incorporation into
one district, to take the control and
of the schools from the
County Superintendent and vest it in
or board of education.
We think this is a mistake. These
commissioners, among other duties,
have the power to select and fix the
of teachers.
Since the constitution authorizes the
of a General School Law.
the General Assembly at this session
should pass law which will put all the
schools under the control of the county
superintendent or make a certificate
rom him a prerequisite to teaching.
hldcr.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02
CHIEF CAUSE.

Unhealthy urine from unhealthy
kidneys is the chief cause of bladder
troubles. So the womb, like the blad-
der, was created for one purpose, and
if not dOctored too much is not liable
to weakness or disease, except in rare
cases. 1t is situated back of and verv
near to the bladder, therefore any
pain, disease or inconvenience mani
tested in the kidneys, back, bladder or
urinary passage is often, by mistake
attributed to female weakness OF womb
trouble of some sort. The error is
easily made and may be easily avoided.
To find out correctly, set your urine
aside for twenty four hours; a sedi-
ment or settling indicates kidney or
bladder trouble. The mild and extra
ordinary effect of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney, and bladder
remedy is soon realized. If you need
a medicine you should have the best.
At druggists fifty cents and one dollar.
You may have sample bottle and
phamphlet, both sent free by mail
Mention The SMYRNA TIMES and send
your ADDRESS to DR.. Kilmer & Co..
Binghamton, N. Y. The proprietors
OF this paper guarantee the genuine
ness of this Offer
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02
Holding up Prosperity.

The New York banks and the capi-
talists connected with them are loan
ing $50, ZOO, 900 to- day in London which
under ordinary circumstances would be
loaned in New York and this country.
The reason and the only reason why
this sum is loaned abroad instead of at
home is because the men who loan it
know that the English Parliament will
not change the value of pound ster-
ling and no one wants to in England,
in or out of Parliament. In this coun-
try these bankers know that a large
number of Congressman and 5000, 900
voters want to change the value of a
dollar.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02
California.
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TOUR VIA PENN
sYLvANGA RAILROAD,

The next Personally Conducted Tour
to California via the PENNSYLVANIA
Railroad will leave New York. Pbila-
delphia, and Pittsburg by the "Golden
Gate Special" on Wednesday. Feb
ruary Is, stopping at the Great Nam
moth Cave and New Orleans during
the Mardi Gras Carnival. Four weeks
will be allowed on the Pacific Coast.
Returning, stops will be made at Salt
Lake City, Colorado Springs Garden
OF the Gods, Denver, Chicago. &c.
Round-trip rate, including transporta-
ton, meals, carriage drives, hotel ac-
commodatiOns, and Pullman accom-
modatlons en- route, and Pullman berth
Los Angeles to San Francisco. and
transportation in California. S335. 90
from all stations east of Pittsburg:
with hotel accommodations, meals.
transfers, and carriage drives through
California for four week, $12j.OO ad-
dltlonal. An experienced chaperon
will accompany the party for the bene-
tit of the lady tourists.
For itineraries and full information,
apply to tickets agents: Tourist Agent,
1896 Broadway, New York; or address
Geo. w. Boyd, Assistant General Pas
senger Agent, Broad Street Station,
Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02
WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN?
"lan MacIaren" Defines Him as One Who
Has Attained to His Height in Christ.

hdS Allained to His Height in Christ.
"Christ did not come to cramp anv
ones manhood; He came to broaden
1t, writes the Rev. John Watson. d.
d., c'Ian Maclaren') on ga Young
Mans Religions Life, " in the Ladics'
Honte journal. "He did not come to
destroy our manhood; He came tOfulill
1t. A thOrOughgoing Christian is
man with a stronger reason, kinder
heart, tirmer will, and richer imagina-
ton than his Yellowstone who has at
tanned to his height in Christ. A
developed Christian, one not vet ar
rived at full age.
"What ought a Christian to read?
Every book which feeds the intellect
Where ought he to go? Every place
where the moral atmosphere is pure
and bracing. What ought he to do?
Everything that will make character.
Religion is not negative, giving up
this or that, but positive, a getting and
a possessing. If man will be content
with nothing but the best thought.
best work, best friends, best environ
ment, he need not trouble about avoid
ing the worst. The good drives out the
bad. There are two ways of lightinga
dark room; one is to attack the dark |
ness with candles; the.other is to open
the shutters and let in the light.
When light comes, darkness goes.
There are two ways of forming charac-
ter; one is to conquer our sins. the
other is to cultivate the opposite vir-
tues. The latter plan is best because
1t is surest-the virtue replaces the sin.
christianity is not a drill; it is
life, full, free, radiant and rejoicing.
What young man should do is not to
vex himself about his imperfections.
but to fix his mind on the bright image
OF Perfection; not to weary his soul
with rules, but to live with Christ as
one liveth with friend. There is one
way to complete manhood, and that is.
fellowship with Jesus Christ"
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02
HOw's This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & Co.. Props. Toledo, O.
We the undersigned, have known F.
J. Cheny for the last is years. and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by their firm
Toledo, 0.
WALDINF, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste. and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
TEN effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habituaI
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances. its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE M NEW YORK. NY
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02

1t is not often that physician rec
ommends a patent medicine; when he
does, you may know that it is good
one. Dr. j. 2. Cleveland, Glasgow,
Va, writes: 81 have used Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhn
Remedy In my practice and it has
proven to be an excellent Remedy,
where a thorough course of medicine
had failed with me. [ recommend it
to my patients every time for collie and
dlarrhoa," :" Many other progressive
physicians recommend and use this
remedy, because it cures and cures
quickly. Get a bottle and you will
have an excellent doctor in the house,
for all bowel complaints, both for
children and adults. For sale bv
Clifton & Raymond, Smyrna Del.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02
Florida.
PERsoNALLY-CONDUcTED ToURyIA PEW
SHLNANIA RAILROAD.

observation-disclosures ToURyIA PENN
sYLvANIA RAILROAD.
lhe next Pennsylvania Railroad topr
TO Jacksonville, allowing two weeks in
Florida, will leave New York and
Philadelphia by special train of Phil
man Palace Cars Tuesday, February
D. Excursion tickets, including rail
way transportation, Pullman accom-
modatlons Zone berth), and meals IN
route IN both directions while travel
ing on the special train, will be sold
at the following rates: New York
$4,000; Philadelphia, S4S.OO; Canaan
daigua, $5285; Erie, S54 S5; Wilkes
barre, S5O.35; Pittsburg, $53.OO; and
at proportionate rates from other
points
For tickets, itineraries, and full in
formation apply to tickets agents.
Tourist Agent, 1886 Broadway, New
York; or address Geo. W. Boyd. AS
slstant General Passenger Agent
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02
ONE Of TWO WAYS.

The bladder was created for one pur-
pose, namely, receptacle for the urine,
and as such it is not liable to anv form
Of disease except by one of two ways.
The first way is from imperfect action
of the kidneys. The second wav is
from careless local treatment of fother
diseases.
Smyrna times., 1898-02-02
NO MORE THORNS.
The Perfection to Which Fruits and Floy
era Are DeveIoDinQ

The Perfection to Which Fruits and Flow
ers Are Developing.
The limit of Improvement is not
found in producing fruits of great size,
beauty and sweetness There are other
desirable qualities that the horticultur-
lst Is anxious to obtain, and toward
this end he is devoting his energies.
One Of the most noticeable trends of the
science of fruit culture is toward the
elimination of undesirable organs. The
thOrns of some of the citrus fruit trees
and the prickles of such small berry
bushes as the gOoseberry, blackberry
and raspberry are protuberances that
have Outlived their usefulness and are
highly unpleasant. They not only pune
ture the ripening fruits, but they often
make harvesting exceedingly inconven-
lent. Gardeners have long wished to
do away with these thorns and prickles,
but it is only comparatively recently
that systematic efforts have been made
to eliminate them.
The thorns are conspicuous organs of
our cultivated plants that have ceased
to be Of any value, for their original
purpose Of protecting the plants from
animals has no force today in the gar
dens and fields. They should have been
exterminated long ago. Through the
careful selection of plants that happen
to be thornless, stocks are obtained for
a new race Of thornless plants Others
arc noted for the few thorns that grow
on them, and by judicious selection of
seeds and CRAFTS from these the same
work is continued Already gardeners
have cultivated raspberry and blackber-
ry canes that are entirely thornless, and
by grating improved varieties ON these
the desired end will soon be reached.
The wild orange trees have many more
thorns on them than the budded stock,
and the wild Florida lemons are thicxly
studded with thorns, while the grated
La France have none George Ethel
bert Walsh i'll Lippincott's.