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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05
BETTER THAN A SILVER MINE.

BETTER THAN A SILVER MINE.
The editor estimates that the in
crease in yields had by the American
farmer by planting Salzer's Potatoes
and new creations in Wheat, Oats,
Corn, Rye, Grasses and Clovers the
past year amounted in round numbers
to $50, 000, 900. The reason of this is
Salzer's farm and vegetable seeds are
bred up to big yields. Salzer is the
largest grower Of grasses. clovers and
farm seeds in the world; 100000 bar
rels potatoes, $3.50 a barrel and up.
Just Send This Notice with 10 Cents
to John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse,
Wis, and get their great catalogue and
IL packages farm seeds, positively
worth SO, to get a start with. w.n.p.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05
NM Two Main Classes,

81 see that Timmins is getting out
"Historical or Observation-Disclosures
polls Journel.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05
Sold by druggists, tic.
Halls Family Pills are the best.

Pleaxurex Even I'm n Picnic.
Colonel Yerger-"Well how did You
like the Dicnic?'
Gilhooley-"I was so glad to get home
again that 1 was glad 1 went.'-Glas-
COW Mail.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05
Caught.

First Pickpocket-"Did yer find
anythink in the cove's pocket, Bill?"
Second Ditto (sadly sucking his finger)
-"Honly a fsh'ook-'ang 'm!"-Lon-
don Fun.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full of life, nerve and vigor. take No-To-
BAG. the wonder-worker. that makes weak men
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or New York.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05

One of the hymns in the hymn-book OF
a church in Toronto has been arranged
to fit the tune of the song, Put Me Off
at Buffalo,"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05

Kangaroo tails, imported from Austria
liza, sell for So n dozen in London. They
delicious soup.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05

There was a dispute about the result of
q horse race in Goshen, Ind, and it was
decided by a kodak picture. which un-
erringly revealed the position of the
horses at the finish.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05

A New Crazy sect In Connecticut.
A lot Of fanatics in the state recently
immersed an old rheumatic wolna bodily
in the water to heal her" as they said.
She nearly died in consequence. Iiow
much better it would nave been to have
treated the poor old woman for her in
trinity with Hostettcr's Stomach Bitters,
which not only cures rheumatism, but
prevents kidney complaint and remedies
dyspepsia, constipation. liver trouble and
nervous prostration. Give it Il systematic
trial.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Brono Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money II it fails to cure. a5c
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes
weak men strong, blood pure. Soc. 81.
All druggists
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05

Put Sal in Coffee.
A few grains of salt sprlnkled on cot
fee before adding the water brings and
improves the flavor.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05

Frozen milk is an article of constantly
increasing sale In the warm countries Of
Europe,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Catharttc. JOG
q &c. II c. c. c. fail to cure ruggists
refund money.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05

Star Tobacco is the leading brand Of
the world, because it is the best.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05
Highest Chimney In America.

The highest chimney in America is
that of the Grant smelter, Denver, Col.
It is 325 feet in height and cost $780,
600.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05
All He Desired.

do you want a shirt that opens in
the front, or n that opens in the
bock?" asked the shopman. Don't
keer where it opens" answered Uncle
Silas, 80 that it's got an opening at
the top and another at the bottom"
The Hottest cliff on the coast of Eng
land Is Beachy Head, the height of which
is 504 feet.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05
A Gloomy Outlook.

A Gloomy Outlook.
II think there will be increased suf-
fering in the Klondike this winter"
"WhyT
"Well, they say that every new party
Of gold seekers that arrives brings Il
fresh batch of popular songs."--Puck.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05
smole sledgc Cigarettes. 20 for s cts.

A man in Chestertown. Nd. has a pair
Of golden fawn rabbits, with ears that
measure twenty-one inches from tip to
tip.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05

The sexton rings the church bell al
ter the young man rings the other
belle.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05

A wealthy gentleman in London is daily
whirled around the streets of the me-
tropolis in a carriage drawn by four
zehraa
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05

A pear tree 25s years old ornaments the
yard of Charles II. Allen in Salem, Mass.
This year it bore two bushels Of orange
pears,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05
Read IL. Advertisements.

The egg of the Mexican humming bird
is about the size of the head of Il pin.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05

Logic Class in the Seminary.
Professor-"Miss c., give me an ex-
ample of Il true conclusion drawn from
two false promises"
Miss C.-';Iogie is all easy study.
That's false. 1 don't like easy studies.
That's false. I don't like logic. That's
true
Glass dismissed.'-New York Tri-
lune.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05

The Russians rarely drink stimulants
without eating a snack with a drink.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05
A Strannina. FeuoU

Biedad-"I thought you said your
con was a strapping fellow! why. he is
not 8 feet tall"
Wiggins-"No; but he teaches a co'ln-
try school."-Truth.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05

Mrs. wlns.ow's soothing syrup
For children tscthing~. softens the gums. reduces inaan-
matiop .sllays pain, cures wind cello. Is ceats q bottla
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05

Wildcats are numerous in Monroe coun-
ty, KY, and are a terror to the inhabit
ants.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05
CANADIAN M

How They Are Operated and Made to
Pay the Farmer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05

In Puerto Limon, Costa RIGA. the whis-
ky is so IA that the yellow fever will
not attack anybody who drinks 1t.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05

FITS Permane -:lyCured. Motifs or nervousness site,
6rst days use ~ DIR. Rliue's t;rca. Aer>o Restorer
Eond for FREE $500 trial bc..ie and ,reatise.
DE. R. II. KLINE. Ltd. 93l Arch ST.. Philadelphia, Pa
Twenty-seven onions, the combined
weight of which was sixty-tivc pounds,
were raised this season by J. X. Douglas
of Albany, Or.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05

bargain IfunttnE.
Mrs. H~unter-I've been downtown
ill afternoon and feel awfully tired.
Mr.. Enthusiastically, my dear;
O do look rather shop-worn.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05

DR.. j. HI. RINDLAUB. Specialist
Eye, Ear, Nose end Throat,
Fargo, N. Oak.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05

A CORE
S p o dent
Of a Brown
City, Mich
igan, paper
W ties as
follows:
"An in
Il II 6 I. l.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1898-02-05

Mrs. Catharine Watts of Quakertown.
Pa, is 107 years old and can thread a
needle without glasses.
Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation for
ever. 1Oc. Csc. II c. c. c. fail druggists
refund money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-05
RUINED BY A SPENDTHRIFT SOW.

Utica May (Spcc,aD. Tho closing OF tho First
National Bank OF Carthage and tho run made by
depositors on tho Carthage Savings Bank Is stlll
uppermost IN the talk OF tho citizens OF that town
The savings bank. which connected with tho
National Bank. has taken advantage OF tho thirty
days privilege OF withholding deposits to prevent a
possible run II Ia expected that all deposors will
be paid I'm full II Is also believed that tho National
Bank will be found stl solvent. Notwithstanding its
presidents large defalcat!on.
The financial troubles 81 President Meyers have
been in a measure prccipi,atcd by his son Harry
twenty-f four years old Young Meyers has been
dissipating the last few years and has spent large
amounts Of money. secured checks and drafts
Of the bank which were Invariably honOred. Meyers
also Invested cOnsd rablc money IA business inter
ests FOR his son. and his losses In this direction have
been large
Young Meyers has also disappeared. II ~ said he
has enlisted IN tho Naval Reserves and s on a v~s-
sci on patrol duty on the Atlantic coast
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-05
MERICAN MISSION BURNED.

Free Town. Sierra Leone. Yves, Coast Of Africa
May THE rebellion which grew out OF the dissas-
lsfacton Of the natives with the hut has spread
TO Shainsay. in the Sherbro district The headqusr'
ters OF the American missionaries have been burned
by the insurgents. A detachment OF police has
been sent to the assistance or the members OK the
mission.
Boston. May 4.-The American missionaries who
are reported 10 be In danger from the rebellion
among the natives OF the west coast OF Africa ere
those ~ the United Brotherhood OF Christ whose
first foreign field was at Shangay, among ths
Sherbro people, In 1855. The territory covefe!
by this society includes about seven thousand
square miles. and its missionaries visit nearly four
hundred towns. Seven stations have been estao.
lished on the west coast OF Africa. The Rutus
Clark Training School Is at Shaingay
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-05
POLITICAL SOUARBLES SETTLED

Baltimore. May (SpeciaD.-The contest among
tho Republican leaders I'm Maryland over the Fed
eral appointments for this State was ended to-day
Senator-clcct McComas Senator wellington and tho
six Republican Representatives finally came 10 an
agreement. and as result tho official announce
ment was made that tho Pres.A snt would mako
these appointments: Naval Officer at tho PORT NJ
Baltimore Norman Il. Scott: Appraiser Mt Balu-
more. Henry r. Torbett; Postmaster. S Davies War
field. renominated: Collector OF Customs at RaIt,-
more. William II. Stone; United States Marshal
William +. Airey; United States District Attorney
John c. Rose; Surveyor % the Port John II Hanna
Mr. Scott Is chairman OF the Republican State
Committee ~
A hot night was made against the reappointmen,
OF Postmaster Warfeld by the controlling Repnb
can faction In the city. The Congressional dclsgo
tion was for him. The President was mrSeh %
Governor Lowndes and Senator Wellington To- re s
appoint Mr.. Warteld as Il recognition OF tho y,r,,
bile assistance rendered by the Independent or anti,
German Democrats TO tho Republicans IN the elec-
tons OF 1895 and 1896. Mr. Warneld Is n eadar 20
the independent element in the Democratis marry
that combined with tho Republicans TO overthrow
Senator German. ''"'""
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-05
A DEMONSTRATION IN COOKERY.

whatever happens" says the wife In MI
Stocktons last story, don't let us be slaves to
cook" Whatever happens replies her hus-
hand Eve shall be that. so let US be she Is
n good one" one Of the essentials OF a good
cook is mastery OF the best means OF cooking
Mrs. Sarah T. Rorer Principal Of the Philadel-
phia Cooking School, Is a thorough believer IN
the superiority OF gas for fuel and the gas range
over any other and is TO give public demon
stration in New York Of this truth so important
10 housekeepers. In the Music Hall OF the Har-
lem opera House. 200 West 10Th St, she VIII,
at 3 o'clock In the afternoon or May oth Ioth
and oOth give lectures illustrating the conven-
fence. economy and efficiency Of cooking by gas.
ard actually cook a dinner in the presence OF
the audience The case with which broillng.
bakinp roasting and planking can be done on
gas range Will he illustrated In mastery ana
convincing manner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-05
TROUBLE OVER TRANSFERS.
A COMPLAINT OF TIE RrDENEss OF ONE OF
THE RAILWAY OFFICIALS

a COMPLAINT OF TIE RrDENESS OF ONE VI
THE RAILWAY OFFICIALS.
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
SIT: Yesterday afternoon a friend and myseit
were much annoyed and rudeiy treated by the
transfer agent who stands at the corner OF Lexing-
ton-ave and Fifty-ninth-st Getting off car at
Fifty-ninth-st intended to take transfers across
10 the West Side. To our utter astonishment
the man refused to give them to US. saying that
we old not get off the car; that he had been beaten
at that game too many times, and did not lnteho
TO be beaten again. Upon our insisting that we had
tlst that moment got of the car he said all man.
ner OF rude and impertncnt things. telling us that
a man in the employ OF the company standing on
the opposite corner had motoned TO him that we
did not get off the car and that he was not 10 Ev:
us transfers knowing that we were IN the rlght
and for the principle OF the thing We Went ac,oSs
the street and asked the man whom we SUPPOSED ne
intended to designate why he had made signs thal
we were not transfers. lie .aughed anu
said he had done nothing OF the Klnd men Wy
transfer agent said In the rudest possible manner
that ina; was not the mantle one he meant was
the one walking down the avenue WITHOUT any midi
form CThe one with whom we mad SPOKEN WIS
apparontlv one Of tho conductors)
Every ore will understand that II was nov mat
fer Of carfarc but why should ladies' be sunJected
10 such an entirely unnecessary ana uhcaNeu-ioi
annoyance? ,.. -os,aorca
Of eight wears in this city II s the first time that
] have ever met with any rudeness from puUnl,c
Official having always until now found them p9i'e
and courteous. l. " =
NeW-YOrk. April 80 1888.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-05
THE DUTY OF A QUART SMAN.

To IN. Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir II any OF the regiments OF the National
Quad think the public is deceive by their obtec-
lions to going to tho front the grounds that
their Regiments cannot 20 a whole that
they cannot retain their own officers" etc.
believe they mistaken. Their selnshness pro-
claims itself. and all must believe that II these
men he'd had a suspicion that their day ana
ge7eration would So, war. they would have kept
far away from any military organization. Every
regiment Of so-called National Guards that refuses
to respond TO our coun;rys call for It's drilled
military force should be disbanded. and the States
relieved from the expense and modification OF
Keeping up costly array OF toy soldiers that are
only for rs, in 4 holiday parade.
An enforced military servicc is not unfortunately
the policy Of our Government, but surely every
bodied man IS. by the nature oc things. a de-
fender 81 The State that nurturts and defends him
and should be educated to meet that call without
reserve. Volunteer service alone must always tako
the bravest the highest. the best and leave to
vive the selfish, the cowardly the drone the NOR
ally deAcicnt-the very element that Will day
lose IN, liberties and enlightenment that others
have gained for II.
As to the suggestion OF some wives and. alas.
husba nds. that all husbands should stay ut
home and let others defend them and their fam
iies-it would be ridiculous II It were not contemp-
tbe. 1t IS probable that the practice OF setting
up the unmarried a bodysuard for the married
VIII ever OBTAIN 10 any great extent as the uhfnhr-
ried portion Of society would be likely 20 object,
while in these days OF excess OF women over the
male population immunity would not be far to
seek. and all men might soon be under protection
II they desired Who. then. would DE left TO do tho
nght!ng2 The unmarried women. evidently That
men are bound TO and desire 10 protect their wives
and children needs no argument but this does not
relieve Them from their duty toward their country.
nor Will H. We think, be generally acknowledged to
privilege the married 20 make targets Of their
married fellow citizens.
Every man who shall fall in the approaching con-
hict will be some bOdy's son. II he IS somebody's
husband. and the fall OF every noble will wiring
somebody's heart. but what woman shall rise up
and say tina; her dear one is dcarer than anothcrs
that her right to be protected is more crcd than
that OF another? War means inexpressiblc suffering
and grief. but when II is necessary. 1t has been
many time in tho history and education Of tho
world and II is. let the women bear their part
IN II noby and swcctly women OF other times
and other countries have done. and not whine and
take all the naIhness out Of those dear to them
there will be nothing left In them TO love- D.
NcwYork. April g. 1898
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-05
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
ENGLAND's FRIENDSHIP SECURE.
A RECENT VISITOR THERE DECLARES THAT TIE
MASS OF THE PEOPLE STRONGLY FAVOR
THE UNITED STATES

RECENT VISITOR THERE DECLARES THAT THE
MASS OF THE PEOPLE STRONGLY FAVOR
THE UNITED STATES.
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Having Just returned here from two
months stay in England. l am astonisheo 10
sec the statement made in some OF the daily
papers that while the Government OF Great
Britain sympathizes with the United states IN
her struggle with Spain. the masses OF the peo-
pie are in favor Of the latter country.
This is directly contrary to my experience
while in England In the course OF my travels
I came into personal contact with people OF oil
classes. including men prominent IN poi'''O"'
life. army and navy men. merchants ana manu-
facturers and workirgmen or all sra"cS' any
without single exception they eNpresSeu ''V
hope as we'll the conviction. that III d We"
with Spain the United States would, III ooi''-
narattvcIv short space Of time. gain the upper
hand The officers Of the British Navy "hon' 1
met were mostly OF the opinion that IN nsh'-
ing power the Spanish Navy somewhat ou'-
ranked the American but they Inv ariap! auueu
that the personnel OF the latter was 80 Tar So-
perior in the important elements OF dash anu
ability IN the handling Of ships ard guns that
II would not fail TO give good account OF "seIi
IN any contest with an even superior Spanish
force.
Undoubtedly the desire OF the British for the
success of our arms is sincere as 1t Is almost
universal They realize as never before tna'
b,ood Is thicker than water. and that an alliance
between the United States and Great Britain
even II simply what may be called moral all
ance. would be strong enough TO control the
world In the interests of peace justice ana
righteousness
In conclusion. allow me to express my ao
miration of the firm and consistent STAND whlch
The New-York Tribune has taken all through
this controversy which has done so much 10
strengthen the hands of our noble PRESIDENT
Mckinley. FREDERICK W. 'O"'
New-York. April 20. 1898.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-05

DESIRES THE REST THAT DEATH WILL BRING
AND SPEAKS OF 1T AS HIS CALI"
London. May 5.-"The Daily Chronicle" says
this morning:
Mr.. Gladstone's strength steadily declines
though there is. We believe. no prospect OF an
immediate end. The disease has not gained
force enough TO overcome the wonderful strength
of his constitution. but n natural weakness now
sureryenes and gains upon him. encouraged by
Mr.. Gladstone's fervent desire FOR the rest which
he has SO richly earned.
He is now confined TO his room. Now and
again his mind revcrts TO critical periods In his
career, and 10 the legislation which cost him the
most anxiety, but the main thing that fills his
thought is religion. and he speaks OF death as
his call"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-05
4 THREAD TRUST SAID TO BE FORMlN6.

LOCAL, REPRESENTATIVES, or FIRMS SUPPOSED
TO BE INTERESTED REFUSE TO TALK
The representatives. IN this city OF the thread com
NAMES said TO be interested IN IN" new cotton
Thread Trust refused yesterday 70 either affirm or
deny the rumor that organization had been e'-
fected.
Tho formation Of tho combination. Il IL sa'd. y
being engineered by representatives OF tho English
and American concerns known as tho Coats Trust.
which Is composed OF manufacturers 90 high sfade
thread The new organization s faiI 10 be- capt
tallyed at about siO.eoCD and 20 include all the
thread manufacturers Ia tho United states and
Canada. II f. also said that result OF tho
movement all tho thread works In the United Sa~r
VIII he abandoned. with the exception OF tho ono
n, Wlmantlc Conn. which is 10 10 tho manu-
featuring headquarters Ok the concern. and that
saving OF - per cent In the cost o., manufacture -
ekpected as result OF Tho combination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-05
THE ELECTRICAL SHOWS ATTRACTIONS.

There IL the buzz OF busy life all over Madison
Square Garden, ut the big Electrical Show tha' 70
IN order. with something TO see everywhere y.
the big building Marvellous effects by electric'V
are produccd: the dynamos that seem innocent.
but do 80 much: the chapel with It's imitation "
daylight: the fast running machinery downsl"'''
and the crystal waterfall with Its myriad OF iish.'
chasing the water. make scenes OF beauty thar oiy
skill and money accomplish. How Ed'so"
ore-crushing machine shows the wealth or the rocA.
how railways are operated how phonosraphs ah n
telephones work togetherall can be seen n Iy and
the mines planted and exploded. are wonders o ~
many people and when the hring Is done vnsmiss
wires the wonder Is much greater ne u,nmddraSs
gun fred by wireless telegraphy. sends hundreas
OF fags over the audience and each day tneIs 81
new surprises. The show Is Vau"o'e ~"~ ~
estng one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-05
MEXICAN CENTRAL'S BIO INCREASE.

Boston, May A-Thc annual meeting Of the Mex
lean Central Railway. at noon to-day. occupied less
than half an hours time Sebasta Camacho OF
Mexico is succeeded on the Board by Justine
Fernandez. OF Mexico and Richard Oney
ceeds Joseph Richardson. deceased. C. j. Paine is
back on the Board. his place having been occupied
by his son. John p. Paine Mr. Charles j..
Browne has become n member Of tho Board tenn
porarily during the absence Of u. T. Cheney from
Poston. President a. a. Robinson reported that
the year 1884, In some respects. was the most re-
showing the greatest gross earnings and the great
est increase previous years being ~ per cent
over 1896 with only 46 cent Increase Of mileage