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The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14
OUR TRADE IN MEXICO.

C FORCE R. ALLEN, one of the vice presidents | I of the National Association of Manufacturers \> who has recently returned from business tour through Mexico, is quoted by the Chicago Times Herald reporting that he had visited every city of importance in the republic from Fl Paso to Yucatan and had everywhere found the feeling very strong in favor of American merchandise. Nevertheless he found it difficult to obtain many articles of American production in any of the cities. In explanation of this contradiction he said:
 "Complaints were registered everywhere about our manner of doing business Americans entirely msinformed regarding trade matters there It is the practice of American merchants and manu- lecturers do business with houses that are entirely antagonstc to their interests by giving them exclusive agencies because they the weathiest and of the highest standing the trade. It must be understood that the bulk of the trade in the control of German and Spanish firms. The latter are very much opposed to the establishment of American houses of any busi- in Mexico"
 Mr. Allen IS further reported as saying he visited many of the leading houses in different cities under the pretext of buying such articles pianos agricul tural implements etc, and surprised to find that while in many these houses were the exclusive agents in Mexico of prominent American manufac- turers, they would not guarantee American goods as against German other European goods of the same sort
 If any Californian manufacturer or merchant has given the Mexican agency for his goods to some leading Spanish German house in that country this report will be of interest to him. The only sure way to build up trade there is to send Californian drum through the principal cities and towns to place the goods with smaller dealers. Trying to do Amer- business through big foreign houses in Mexico or possibly in any part of Spanish America is not likely to be profitable
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14

Docs your husband really say that 1t is not proper for a man to wear his bicy- cle suit to church?"
 "Yes; that is his excuse for staving ay."-Indianapolis Journal.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14

A woman has been sentenced to the electric chair in New York. Naturally the experience of being sentenced was not agreeable, but any one inclined to wager with safety back with money the proposi- ton that the woman will not undergo the final ordeal There has not yet been tine for circulation of pet- tions for clemency but doubtless they have been drawn up and will soon be going the rounds
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14

Policy of the New America, by Henry Norman, Special Commis- s1oner of the London Chronicle, in next Sundays Call.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14
AUCTION SALES.

By Edward Spear & day, July Groceries Hardware etc, at 2l7 Drumm at 10 o'clock.
 By Kilp Co.Tuesday, July Horses Market Street and Van Ness avenue at Il o'clock.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14

Americans said to be finding dummy wooden guns among the Notifications of Santiago Spain would have saved money and accompshe as much at if this variety had been used the ships of her navy
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14

Vounteers-Put yourselves in fighting trim with bottle of Dr. Siegert's Angostura Bit- ters to regulate your digestion
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14
WORSE THAN AN ARMED FOE.

TT is to be devoutly hoped that the fever which
 seems to have made its appearance among soldiers in Cuba will be checked by prompt and intelligent treatment Its coming is surprise. Santiago and its environs were known to reek with the germs of the deadly malady. If it shall sweep through the army, sometimes 1t has through stricken city, the list of those who perish at the hands of the armed foe will be nothing compared with the list of those who must perish miserably of the scourge
 One result of the peril will be to hasten the attack Santiago and make it swift and irresistible. Let our brave boys do the work before them and then speed from the plague spot It will not be ardy retreat. There are horrors which even liant soldier should not be called on 10 face. Ha- vana will be taken, but we can wait No reinforce ments can come to the salvation of Spain, but with yellow fever ally it has more than human aid
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14

Probably Linares will surrender his sword as soon as Hearst shall get near enough to receive it
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14

AChER'S ENGLISH REMEDY WILL STOP cough at any time and will cure the worst Golu III tWeive hours. or money refunded. No Percentage Pharmacy
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14
Cal. glace fruit soc per ID at Townsends..

Special information supplied daily to business houses and public men by the Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's). 510 Mont gomery street. Telephone Main 1042
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14

If Spain really wants frst-class Premier the ad- vertsing columns of this paper open the Queen Regent at reduced rates It shal not be said that we are lacking in charity
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14

General ToraPs idea of surrender seems to be tc walk away unmolested, carrying everything portable and continuing the fight later at point
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14
ANUS EM ENTS

AM EM ENTS. Columba-"Lost-24 Hours Alcazar-"Faust Morosco's-" - "Romany Rye Tivon-"Fatinitza" Orpheum Vaudeville The ChutesZoo Vaudeville and the 6lSpouud Man. French Celebration-At the Chutes. Olympia-Co-ner Mason Eddy streets SpecialtieA Sutro's Baths-Swimming Fl Campo-Musc dancing. boating fishing every Sunday Oakland Racetrack-Races to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14

Harry T. Cres- well, E u g e n @ Garber Cd e. ceased) and Crit tenden Thornton were the three guardsmen of the
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-02-09
PUBLISH THE LAWS.

Candidates for representative should find out where they are ..nt' on the question of printing the acts of the general assembly in county papers, and tell the people their views on this important question. Tine laws enacted by each legislature could be published in a paper in every county in the state au a very small cost, and would obviate the necessity for such large number of printed journals, that are of no benefit to the great majority of Ar kansas' citizens and that only en- cumber space in the state library Waldron Reporter.
 No matter if it should cost a few thousand dollars to publish the acts, the common people should have an opportunity to read them without going to the expense of purchasing q book. The knowledge of what the laws prohibit and the penalty for a violation would often prevent crime. Every citizen and taxpayer has the right to know what the law | is. and it is not reasonable to expect every one to buy the acts in book form. The entire issue of the acts usually provided for by the legisla- ture would be insufficient to supply tine citizens of single county. It will therefore be only answering the public demand to publish the laws in at least one paper in each county, at tho expense of the state government -Arkansas Democrat.
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BLAND-ALLISON ACT TEST
Detroit Lawyers Launch a Legal Contest to Determine the Consti-
 nationality of the Law.

DETROIT, Feb. Sired A. Baker, a prominent attorney of Detroit, has filed an answer to a suit brought against him in the Oakland county Circuit Court involving the consti- nationality of the Bland-Allison act aad other laws pertaining to silver
 Stephen Baldwin rendered Mir. Baker 364 silver dollars and asked for the cancellation of mortgage. Mr. Baker refused to surrender the mortgage for the 364 silver dollars, but agreed to cancel it if he reeeiv ved enough silver dollars to equal at the present bullion value of silver 3G4 gold dolla.s. This condition was declined by MT. Baldwin and he filed suit in equity, asking for decree commanding Mr. Baker to cancel the mortgage in view of the tender made.
 In the answer Mir. Baker submits that under the power to coin money, regulate the value there off and of foreign coins, and fix the standard of weights and measures, 7" the Congress of the United States has no more authority or power, as far as pre-existing contracts for the payment of money are concerned, to diminish or increase the number of grains of pure gold or pure silver in the dollar in which a contract has been lawfully expressed than il has as to pre-existing contracts to change the number of grains in an ounce or the number of ounces in a pound, or the number of inches in a foot or feet in a yard or to, change any other standard of weights or measures.
 Several of the leading attorneys of Detroit are interested in the case.
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UP-TO-DATE BOOK CLUB.
Organized at the Merrill Institute
 last night.

A number of young men of the city met last (Monday) night .'ss the Merrill Institute and organized the Up-to-Date Book Grub.
 The purpose of the club is to buy the latest books as they come out, on the cooperative plan. The books will be circulated among the mem bers.
 Mir. J. H. Thatch was elected president of the club, and Mir. $. A. Kincade, secretary and treasurer.
 A committee composed of the president and Messrs, Tracy Mills and F. K. Braly. was appointed foi the purp ose of selecting books from lists submitted ny the different mem bers of the club.
 The club will meet again nex Mon day night at o'clock at the Merril l Institute.
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MATTE TROUPE.
The New Police Patrol Wagon christened This Afternoon.

Since the members of the police force have provided themselves with handsome patrol wagon they have beeen anxiously awaiting an oppor- tunity to give it name.
 The opportunity was given today. About 3 D. III. q telephone message was received at police headquarters Of q disturbance back of Westall's store on West sixth ]kenue. .Jum- bo" was hitched to tile wagon, and with Buster Jones driving ane Frank stewartin charfe the first trip was made. Hattie ] pupe, q negro woman, was arrested tand brought 10 headquarters in thf wagon. As she was the first one tp ride in the wagon, it bears her aame-Mattie Troupe.
 The run made was Very aatislac- tory. f
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GLEASON-S SEWARD.
Surprise Marriage on Riverside
 Last Night.

MT. H. Gleason and Miss Emma Senyard were married about o'clock last night at the Main Street Metho dist parsonage, Rev. A. 0. Evans of feiating
 Mir. Gleason is an energetic em- ploye of the Cotton Belt road. He has recently been promoted from the I position of fireman to that of engin- ger.
 Miss Senyard is q beautiful and popular belle of Riverside and is re- lated to Mir M G. Morris.
 The marriage Of this young couple was n surprise to their friends, and possibly to themselves.
 Mir. Gleason called on Miss Senyard at her home at residence of Mir. NJ. c. Morris.
 1t seems that the young people had already fallen victims of Cupid's arrows. At the meeting yesterday their friends were 'jolIying' the two and daring them to get mar- ried. The couple repaired to the county clerks office and secured a license. They then sought the ser vices of Rev. A. O. Evans, who per- formed the marriage ceremony.
 The young married couple return- eel home and made things straight with the home folks.
 Mir. and Mrs. Gleason are now comfortably quartered ut the Plan- ters' hotel.
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TROUBLESOME DAGO.
Jack Michaletti, Jr., Arrested
 for Disturbing the Peace.

Jack Michalottie, Jr.. young dago about 16 years old, war arrest ed this afternoon for disturbing the peace, and locked up in the ''cooler. i" He has been making trouble at the depots. A number of dagoes meet each incoming train with their bas- kets, and they made complaint about Jacks behavior. When Assistant Chief Craig started to arrest the boy the young dago drew T knife on him. He will be tried by the Police Judge.
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ATlP FOR MAYOR BELL.

Superintendent Lang, of Balti- more, suggests to the mayor that q considerable sum could be saved each year in the expense of lighting the pdblic buildings by the installa- tion of an electric lighting plant in the basement of the City Hall. The cost of the plant is estimated at S2O, 900, and the total expense of operat ing it at $4, ,15O year, whereas th' city now pays $7,O97 for gas ant electric light.-New Orleans States.
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How,s This?

We offer slOO reward for any case Of catarrh that can not be cured by Halls Catarrh cure.
 FJ. CHENEY < co, Props, Toledo, Q.
 We the undersigned. have known t, J. Cheney for the last l5 years, and believe him nerfectlv honorable III all business transac- tions and financially able to carry out any eb- ligations made by their firm.
 WEST TRUAX, Wholesale Drugglsts, ioiedo
 Ohio. WALDING. KfNNAE & MARVIN, Wholesale
 Druggists Toledo, Ohio.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken lntarnally acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bottle Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free 70 Halls family pills are the best.
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COULDN'T SEE WHY NOT.
A Negro Preacher Wanted to
 Ride in Sleeping Car.

The north bound Cotton Belt train brought in a crest-fallen but indig- nant negro preacher at noon. The negro boarded the train at one oi the stations below here and entered the sleeper, calling for table and writing material. He became very indignant at not being permitted to ride in the sleeper, but was forced to take a seat in the coaen provided foI people of his color.
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OFFICERS ELECTED.

The Estelle Social Club has elected officers for the ensuing year. They are as follows:
 M. Donovan. president; Martin Lynch, yice-president; r. Fuller, see retary: Ben Robinson. Treasurer; Roard of Directors, Will Alden and Jake Kennedy.
 The club is in ilonrishing condi-
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MT. Charles o. Petty has severed his connection with the Baily Drug Store, and left today for Searcy, Arkansas, where he will in future res side. This change is made to benefit Mrs. Petty's health, as she has been delicate for some time. The com munity will regret to lose them from its midst.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-02-09

Mothers Praise Hoods Sarsa parilla, because. by it's great blood enriching qualities. 1t gives rosy cheeks and vigorous appetites to pnny children.
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The trial of Fuke Flemming is in proeress at Dumas today.
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x < fsi;irmer's team created consider able ieexcitement by running away on Main street this morning, It ran several blocks north and stopped " hen it came to the river bank.
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A RUNAWAY.

As Mir. Gabe Meyer was driving in yesterday from his place in the coun- try his horse was frightened and ran away. The buggy was torn to pieces, but Mir. Meyer escaped with- ont ininrv.
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Mrs. c. II. Bridges has returned to her home at Waco, Texas, after a visit to her parents, Gen. and Mrs. H. King White.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-02-09

Mir. J. Friedburg, buyer for the J. H. Eddins Dry Goods Co.,, left Sun day for New York to buy the Spring stock of goods for his firm.
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EE EEF yoar blood pure, your appe> kA tite good, youi digestion perfect by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, which has power to keep you WE'LL
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MT. John Collins. of Tyro, is visit ing in this city today.
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Judge B. F. Merritt and attorney ". B. Sorrells, left this morning to attend the meeting of the Desha Circuit Court.
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J q. Stewart, of Chicago, will lee 'ture at the colored Baptist church at the west end of Barrague street, aonight.
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Admiral Butler has taken charge of the British fleet in Chinese waters. He has been in cable communication with London. There is all sorts of talk of trouble with Russia. Addi- tional English ships are being hnrri- ed eastward.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-02-09

Nil. F. B. T. Hollenberg, member of the Hollenberg Musi.. Co.,, of Lit- tie Rock, is in the city.
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Master Roy Gould will celebrate his tenth birthday anniversary next Saturday afternoon.
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Some of the most promisingyoung men of the city were out last night praetieing for the cake walk.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-02-09

BoRN-To Mir. and Mrs. Walter N Trulock Monday night, February ', 1897, n son.
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Mrs. Bagg is not at.her post at the Mercantile Co, today, being confined St0 her room with spell of sickness.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-02-09

Col. W. P. Grace is out again, after long confinement to his room, the result of a broken arm.
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Mrs. Fannie A. Meyer left yesterday on a visit to relatives and friends at Little Rock.
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MT. J. A Stanneld, of Memphis, ar rived in the city this afternoon in the interest of the Memphis Scimitar.
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Weather forecast: Light showers tonight; fair Wednesday,; not so Wnrm.
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Mr j. A. Austin, of Texas, @ for rner citizen of this place, is the guest of his brother, M. A. Austin.
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Miss Blanche Fox returned yester- day from a short visit to friends at Lake Dick.
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The Cotton Belt Band sernaded several officials of the Cotton Belt shops last night.
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Mrs. T. L. DiIley and little son, Eddie, left last night on a visit to Palestine, Texas.
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MSS Ozier, the guest of Miss May Hudson, is still quite sick.
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The Police Court had quie time this morning after it's unusual rush yesterday.
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Mir. R.J. Wilson came up from Fordyee last night and is registered at the Arlington.
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Born: To Mir. and Mrs William Rrown, Pine Bluff, Tuesday morning February s, 1898; q son.
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A Klondike company has been organized at Hot Springs,
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Attorney W. F. Golman left this morning for Dumas, on legal busi- ness.
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Hoods Pins are the fayorite lamliy cathartic and liver medicine.
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The orators meet at the court house tonight.
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sTr '. '. Anderson, the Memphis drummer, let this morning for Creenville, Miss.
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Mir. B. A. Wyatt, of Warner, is call ing on his acquaintenees in this city today.
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AiTs. Will Riley left today for Helena, on visit to relatives and friends.
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pr. 10. M. McCannon is some better
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From Tuesdays Daily.

i. J. M. Oracle is in the city to-
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From Tuesdays Daily.
 ol. J. M. Oracle is in the city to- dus
 MISS Ozier, the guest of Miss May Hudson, is still quite sick.
 MT. John Collins. of Tyro, is visit ing in this city today.
 The trial of Fuke Flemming is in progress at Dumas today.
 pr. 10. M. McCannon is some better today.
 The orators meet at the court house tonight.
 A Klondike company has been organized at Hot Springs,
 The Police Court had a quie time this morning after it's unusual rush vesterday.
 Mrs. Bagg is not at her post at the Mereantile Co.,, today, being confined to her room with a spell of sickness. Master Roy Gould will celebrate his tenth birthday anniversary next Saturday afternoon.
 The Cotton Belt Band sernaded several officials of the Cotton Belt shops last night.
 Mrs. Fannie A. Meyer left yesterday on a visit to relatives and friends at Little Rock.
 Mrs. r. L. Dilley and little son, Eddie, left last night on a visit to Palestine, Texas.
 BoRN-To Mir. and Mrs. Walter N. TruIock Monday night, February ', 1897, son.
 airs. Will Riley left today for Helena, on visit to relatives and friends.
 CA@ToRIA. ". 2 Y; <: ;:.Z1Hzzz +:;i... ::;;i sfr. !. N. Anderson. the Memphis drummer, lett this morning for Greenville, Miss.
 Mir. B. A. Wyatt, of Warner, is call- ing on his acquaintenees in this city today
 Mir. R.J. Wilson came up from Fordyee last night and is registered at the Arlington.
 Attorney W. F. Colman left this morning for Dumas, on legal busi- ness.
 Nil. F. B. T. Hollenberg, a member of the Hollenberg Music Co.,, of Lit- tie Rock, is in the city.
 Some of the most promisingyoung men of the city were out last night praetieing for the cake walk.
 Born: To Mir. and Mrs William Rrown, Pine Bluff, Tuesday morning February s, 1898; q son.
 CA&rORIAs 2 ':|i% i:|'' '. HAzzz1 !:;j... ;;5 ;:;i JIG. Stewart, of Chicago, will lec- ture at the colored Baptist church at the west end of Barrague street, tonight.
 Weather forecast: Light showers tonight; fair Wednesday,; not so warm.
 Miss Blanche Fox returned yester- day from short visit to friends at Lake Dick.
 MT. J A. Stanfleld, of Memphis, ar rived in the city this afternoon in the Interest of the Memphis Scimitar. Mr. ]. A Austin, of Texas, @ for mpr citizen of this place, is the guest of bis brother, M. A. Austin.
 Col. W. P. Grace is out again, after q long confinement to his room, the result of a broken arm EEEEP your blood pure, your appe> kA tite good, yoai digestion perfect by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, which has power to keep you WE'LL.
 Mir. J. Friedburg, buyer for the J. H Eddins Dry Goods Co.,, left Sun day for New York to buy the Spring stock of goods for his firm.
 Mrs. c. II. Bridges has returned to her home at Waco, Texas, after a visit to her parents, Gen. and Mrs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
Snicide Fifteen Times.

Dora Wilson, who has the world 5
championship for the best all-rOund sui
eide who has never succeeded. made her
fifteenth unsuccessful attempt 10 Kill her
self Sunday morning at o. house corner
of mills and Marietta streets, says the
Atlanta Constitution.
Dora was taken first t0 the Grady
Hospital. where she was doctored for
morphine poisoning. and recovering suih-
Cienty, she was sent back home. Later
I'm the day she was again ill from too
much morphine and she was taken to
the police barracks. ana from there once
more transferred 10 the hospital Late
last night IL was reported that she was
on the road to recovery again.
The woman first made herself notorious
by attempting to kill herself by eating a
lot of glass She was saved. and in 4
few weeks she tried the glass eating
trick again. and once more was saved.
The third time she cndeavOred 10 grind
herself out OF existence with powdered
glass and the third time she failed.
By this time Dora begaA 10 De known
as the glass eater Several months after
wards she decided 10 commit suicide
and having thoroughly tested the glass
route and found il unreliable, she sWal-
lowed laudanum, and physicians made
her defer her trip to the unknown realms.
Then there came q series OF suicidal at
tempts on the part of Dora. but in every
instance there was a fash In the pan Of
eternity. so 10 speak.
Last night police officers at the bar
racks were trying to count up how many
times Dora had tried 10 kill herself. and
and as near as they could reckon 1t the
total footed up fifteen. She Will be well
again to-day and in a few weeks be in
prime condition for her sixteenth trial
for a leap into the great unknown.