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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24
MUSICAL.


A recital by piano pupils OF Miss Annie
Sage will be given at st. Lukes Parish
House Tuesday evening. February q. Fol-
lowing is the programme:
Danse d'EtoiIes ....................G GODDARD
Augusta n. Hearne.
Bright and Gay...........,........... .Berens
Mary Glassner.
waltz OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Dorm
May Chew.
Pclka-Mazourka ....................... Behr
Butterfly scbo Msstis Young. Enre,narn
Helen Wolvington.
waltz ..........-............... Behr
Eleanor Sweeney.
Duett-TwO Cousins ......-....... -Streabog
Tom Cummins and Tom Hearne
Rosebud Polka ..................E ngelmann
Marion Bloxom.
Katherine Taylor. = : =
Minnie Jones.
Mdrcn OF the GUARDS Eng leman
Gertrude linn.
Duett-Waltz ......... ............... Bohn
Sue and sydney Mccoy.
Myra yarney.
Arthur Higgins. ~
= curious ss Marie Anderson. Heller
Mildred Wright. D4As'
Flag of Honor March. Hoist
Duett-La Grace ........................B ehm
Myrtle and Chester Rogers
Nearer My God to Thee. .Wynans
Sydney Mccoy.
The Flatterer .Chaminade
Blanche Kraft.
lAree traces .Lange
Helen Smith.
Adag.o Observation-Disclosures. Beethoven
Margaret S. Cummins.
Following is the programme for the
Wheeling Opera House Orchestra rehear-
sal at the Arlon Sunday night:
March-"The Fighting 10th" ..........Tyrol
Overture-"Jean de Paris" ....... .BofHdieu
(a) Paraphrase on in Einer Keuhlen
(b) Polka-"Entre Act ............ Stimson
PART II.
Grand Fantasia from the Opera La
FaVOrlld ........-............ DonlzeLu
Vision" (TraumbslD characteristic.
.......-...... $500. ......,....V. DUH
(a) Serenade-Duet for Flute and Cor
Soloists Messrs Huml and Hose.
CD Country Dance-"Wo odlawn" Watson
PART III.
Descriptive Fantasie-"Life Of Village
(a) "Abendruhe"-(Aus der Kinder
(b) serenade- Rococo''.. Meyer-Helmund
For String Instruments. 80.
Two-Step-"Darkies' Delight .Lapin
Next Rehearsal March is. 1900.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24
A WHEELING PIGEON
Turns Up in Philadelphia "SIightly
DisfiSured But STILL" Etc.

Turns Up in Philadelphia "Slightly
Disfigured But Still,'' Etc.
A man carrying pigeon under his
arm came into the Record Office on
Tuesday, and said he would like to find
the owner for it. The bird bore reg
istered leg band, and he thought it
might be valuable. Il was sitting in
my Office around in Walnut street." he
said, when l heard peculiar tapping
at the window. l looked up and there
was the pigeon on the sill, knocking to
get in. Had it been white | might have
thought it was Noa!h's dove; but it
wasn't white, and my thoughts next
reverted to Andree. Then raised the
sash, and in it walked. 1t seemed per-
fectly tame, and when l took it UP I
noticed the band with the numbers on,
and / thought l would bring it here. >
The pigeon was turned over to the
sporting editor who examined the leg
band, and found that the registered
number was K. 29629. There is a
man in this city who makes most OF
the bands in use, and who keeps rec
ord of such. So the finder of the
pigeon left the bird in the Record Of
fee, where improvised quarters were
made for it, and it was fed on a diet
of cracked dried peas, as it was nearly
starved. Then he started off in search
of the man who makes the bands. He
came back yesterday with the informa-
ton that the pigeon was the property
of a man in Wheeling, w. Va, and
took it away with him, saying he was
going to ship it to its home.-Phila-
delphia Record.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24

who has been in business on Twelfth
street for years, and is one of the best
and most favorably known merchants
of Wheeling, is lying critically i'll at
his home on North Market street. as a
result of a paralytic stroke Thurs
day night There were many inquiries
yesterday concerning his condition.
Last night he was reported slightly i'm
proved.
Will Lanahan, of Alliance, Ohio, the
well known cyclist, formerly of Bridge
port, Is in the city.
Clayton Coleman, Warrington, L. J.
Carskadon, Clarksburg, are at the Nc
Lure.
T. A. Anderson, c. T. Mapes, Sis
tersville; Norah Stearns, Grafton, are
guests at the Grand Central.
John Jenkins, w. H. Thomas, Pied
mont; A. B. Leasure, West Union; G..
W. Carney, Parkersburg; w. r. Fitch,
New Martinsville. are the State arri-
walls at the Windsor.
Col. J. B. Smith, of Toledo, O., is in
the city
L. L. Thomas, Blacksmith; Lou 81
DELL New Martinsville; j. n. Morgan,
Pine Grove; G. e. Leonard, DR.. Daw-
son, w. NJ. Morgan, Clarksburg; Geo.
Sale, New Martinsyille, are registered
at the Nichols.
w. L. Sutton, Sistersville: c. A.
Short, Shinnston, are stopping at the
Stamm.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24
Go to the polls to-day and bury the
refunding scheme out of sight
Strange Act of An Island Man.

This morning about half past one
o'clock, John Stars, an Island man, en-
tered the Aetna Standard mill and
walked up to the shears. After watch
ing the work for few minutes he put
forward both hands, showing them
partially under the huge knives. cut
ing three fingers off one hand and two
off the other. The workmen grabbed
the man and pulled him from the
shears, and Dr. Howeils was immed-
lately called and dressed the mans
hands. The fingers were entirely am
putated. He was taken to the city
building by officer Dowds and made as
comfortable as possible. Mr. Stars
was former employee of this mill and
it was stated that the unfortunate man
was suffering from SOME mental troub-
lie and was not really laware Of what
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24
CONCERNING INDIVIDUALS.
The Movements of Citizens and the
Arrival and Departure of stranS-

The Movements of Citizens and the
Arrival and Departure of StranS-
Miss MabIe Geary and Mrs. G. A.
Taylor, nee Lally, formerly OF this city,
now of Clarksburg, were in the city
this week.
Miss Minnie and Charles Reynard,
of Flushing, are visiting friends in the
city.
Mrs. Jacob Kauf and son Howard, of
Marietta, who were here attending the
Dewey Day exercises, returned home
yesterday.
Miss Annie Laub, of Marietta, who
has been visiting Miss thinner, OF
South Chapline street, returned home
yesterday.
Miss Mamie Killeen returns this
morning to st. Joseph's College. after
attending the Dewey celebration.
Mrs. Samuel Kraft, Of North Main
street. left for New York Friday to
visit her daughter, who is attending
school there.
Ran Stalnaker left for New Orleans
Thursday night, accompanying Cover
nor and Mrs. Geo. w. Atkinson.
VIM. w. Graham. who has been at
his home for a few days, will return to
Charleston to-day.
Miss Bessie Koen. of Warrington, is
the guest Of her brother, on Fifteenth
street.
Mrs. Fanny Riley. of Washington
county. Ohio, is visiting relatives on
the Island.
Crawford H. Booth. of Texas. is Wis
iting in the city.
w. W. Graham. of Charleston, is
visiting his parents. Rev. and Mrs. c..
B. Graham.
Charles jackson, of Marietta, who
has been the guest of Charles Frank,
has returned home.
A. C. Murrins left for Pittsburg last
evening.
VIM. Melvin. of Wellshurg, will re-
turn home to-day after visit in the
city,
David Gambling, the veteran clothier,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24

ming service. 7. r. s. c. e. converse
ton meeting $3.50 p. N, led by Miss Liz
lu Heide Topic:-"The Strength OF
Humility" Prayer meeting Wednes-
day evening. On next, Thursday eve
ming at Thirty-flrst street mission, the
pastor and members of the First Chris
tian church will begin protracted
meeting. The church choir will have
charge Of the music.
At the Third Presbyterian church to-
morrow the pastor, Rev. r. R. Bigger,
will conduct services as usual. In the
afternoon there will be Sunday school
and special services. A patriotic mis-
sionary rally will be held and appro-
pirate exercises will be rendered for
the occasion.
The pulpit at the Wesley NJ. E..
church tomorrow will be occupied in
the morning by Rev. Samuel X. Ar
buthnot, and in the evening by the
Rev. Charles w. Smith. Both minis
tiers will speak in the interests OF the
Twentieth Century fund movement.
There will be Sunday school at the
usual hour.
Services will be conducted as usual
DIT d. dul CAulOA Oh tAAS
South Side tomorrow morning. Sum
day school will convene in the after
noon.
At the annual convention of the Y.
NJ C. A. of the District of Columbia
and the States of West Virginia and
Maryland, which opens to-day at
Washington, D. c., the local associa-
ton will be represented by Secretary
John C. Lynch, c. A. Morrison and
Rev. w. J. Hardness. pastor of the
Chapline Street M. E. church. The
gentlemen departed Thursday evening
for the latter city. The meeting will
probably close on Monday evening, and
promises to be interesting and profit
able.
At the Chapline Street M. E. church
tomorrow Rev. F. w. Lynch, OF Graf
ton, will preach in the morning, and
Rev. Louis A Banks in the evening, in
behalf of the Twentieth Century fund
movement.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24
NEWS NOTES OF YESTERDAY.
A Collection of the Small Events OF
Each Passing Day.

The Elgin Club will give select dance
Monday evening at Pythian Castle. Music
by Prof. Long.
Capt. John P. Glass, of Company A,
has received advices from authority that
permission will be granted in the near
future TO increase the complement of the
company.
The table decorations at the banquet of
the Sons of the Revolution at the Mcclure
Thursday night were by Huscroft Bros,
assisted by Mr.. C. Albright, the Columbus,
Ohio, florist.
The funeral of the late Edward Moran,
Jr., who died at Grafton on Wednesday.
will take place from the residence of his
sister, Mrs. Kate Dorsey, of South Main
street. this morning at $50 o'clock. There
will be mass at st. Josephs cathedral at
8 o'clock. and the interment will be at
Mt. Calvary cemetery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24
Other Religious Notes.

First Presbyterian church, Rev. D.
A. Cunningham, ID. D., the pastor, will
preach at 1880 a. m. and 7:30 D. m.
AT the Vance Memorial church SER
vices will be held as usual, at II a. m.
and 1880 p. m. Evening subject:
Precious Stones" A patriotic service
will be held by the Sabbath school at
10 a. M, and will be addressed by Mr.
b. w. Peterson. The public are in
vited.
Wesley NJ z. church. Twentieth
century thank offering services at this
church on next Sabbath. Special SER
mons by noted pulpit orators. DR.. c..
W. Smith, editor of the Pittsburg Ad-
vocate, will occupy the pulpit in the
evening. Sunday school at 2 p. m.
Franz Wilczel Concert Company. 1t
is not too much to say that the people
of Wheeling have musical treat in
store for them on next Monday eve
ming, when the Franz Wilczek Concert
Company will appear at the Y NJ. C..
A. The company is composed of Franz
Wilczeck and Mary Reuck- Wilczek vi
olinists, Francis Carrier, baritone.
Sargent, soprano, and Carolyn, pianist.
These artists are all masters of their
respective parts, and have been chosen
with view to forming a strong COM
pany in every respect Undoubtedly
the music loving people Of Wheeling
will appreciate this effort of the Asso-
citation to bring strong and high
priced company to the city. Reserved
seats now on sale at Y. NJ C. A.build-
ing
First Christian church, the Rev. C.
M. Oiiphant, pastor. AT the morning
service the pastor will preach on the
subject, Encourage One another .
Evening services will be evangelistic
and the subject will be The new Man
IN Christ Baptism at close OF eve
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24

Yesterday the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Christian Vernoldt, at Portland
Station, was the scene of one of the
most enjoyable events of these two
persons lives, 1t being the occasion of
their fortieth wedding anniversary.
About seventy-fve guests were in at
tendance. including a number from
Wheeling and Martins Ferry At one
o'clock the guests were seated to a
table which fairly groaned under its
load of dainty and substantial viands
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernoldt We're the re-
cipients of many presents. and their
many friends congratulated them ca
their past happy and prosperous life.
and wished them many more years OF
such prosperity.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24
The Contest Arranged.

NEW YORK, February 23.-Unless
something unforeseen happens in the
meantime, James J. Corbett and James
J. Jeffries will fight for the heavy
weight championship of the world in
the arena of the Seaside Athletic Club
on May IA. William A Brady, on be-
half of Jeffries, has signed the clubs
articles, and as Corbett signed the
articles two weeks ago, all the pre-
liminary arrangements for the match
are now completed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24
MARTINS FERRY.
Chronicle of Daily Events from the
City of Workshops and Mills.
He is Out.

That same old Republican that in
variably comes out in his letters in
the Times warning his party to he
careful, has made his usual appear
ance. He is a little late this season,
as he generally writes the stereotyped
article so it will appear on ground
hog day." Many of the Republicans
thought it would not occur this spring,
but they failed to judge rightly, and
now no one doubts but that the party
will be able to hold its primaries.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24
Blue Jeans.

A superb scenic production Of
the charming pastoral drama blue
jeans" is being presented at the Grand
Opera House at the popular prices pre-
vailing there, and patrons have mani
tested their appreciation by crowding
the theatre at the two performances
already given. There is scarcely a
more thrilling or realistic stage pic
ture than the saw mill scene. The
company is large and thoroughly cap
able. The engagement will close with
matinee and night performances to-
day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24
Jack and the Deanstalk.

Jack and the Beanstalk" that bril-
liant production of extravaganza which
comes to the Opera House Tuesday
night is repeating the triumphs of the
past three seasons and has thus far
played to an unbroken series of i'm
mense audiences. The attraction
which this production has for the
theatregoing public is not difficult of
explanation. In the first place it Of
fers a Clearly and wholesome enter
tainment based on the stories and leg
ends that have been dear to every one
in childhood and this entertainment is
allied to as brilliant, chaste and mag
nificent pictorial equipment as has
been seen in recent years. This sea-
son Jack" rejoices in a new dress
and has never before possessed such
beauty of scenic and costume adorn-
ment. The cast is said to be the best
that the piece has ever had.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24
Greet Success.

St Mary's bazaar had a large crowd
in attendance last night, and many
from Wheeling, Bellaire and Bridge
port attended. The Knights of St.
John, of Bellaire, came up in a body,
two special cars being chartered for
that purpose. The Martins Ferry
band met them at the foot of Hanover
street and escorted them to the school
rooms of st. Mary's, where the bazaar
is being held. The rooms are beauti-
fully decorated and the booths shnw
that the young ladies' haye Gnered 10
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24
BOWLING.

Wheeling League-All Alike, OFT,
1901, 1O19, 1897; Emigrants, 931, 965,
901, 2,797.
Musee League-Lenox, 925, 966, 906,
2,797; SanateIs, S51, 857, S61, 1859.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24
FIGHTING NEAR LADYSMITH.
A Brigade of BuIIcr'H Army Driven
Back by the Beers.

HoOFD LAGER. LADYSMITgI, Feb
ruary 21-There was heavy fighting all
Monday and Tuesday and Il stili continues
since early this morning Our officers hope
to disiodge the British from their posi-
ton Last night a body of British troops
tried to cross the river. but were beaten
back with heavy loss Our loss was slight.
Our positions are being bombarded from
Ladysmith.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24
ADJUSTMENTS.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE-To-day, mat
inee and night, Blue Jeans" all next
week, Peruchi- Beldini Company.
OPERA HOUSB-Tuesday night Jack
and the Beanstalk.'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24
HEAVY BRITISH LOSSES

LONDON, February 23.-The official re-
port gives 145 men Killed at Paardeberg
Drift Sunday February IS. including G.
Highlanders and IS Canadians
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24
General Notes.

General Notes.
Edward c. McAninch is a candidate
for Township Trustee, subject to the
decision of the Republican primaries.
Ellis D. Lash has returned from To-
ledo, where he purchased two hand
some billiard and pool tables for the
Alert hose company. The new tables
will be here in about ten days.
Free lunch this evening at Mrs.
Kleves' saloon, No. 10 Second street,
near c. & P. depot. Chicken and Veal
Pot Pie from to 10 p. m.
Miss Clara Tomlinson, of Flushing,
is the guest of friends in the city.
Miss Mary Morgan left yesterday for
Somerton, to attend the county school
teachers examination.
The Alert hose companys wagon,
which has been undergoing repairs
and a number of Improvements added
to it, is now finished and ready for
duty.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24
The Negro Beat Him.

NEW YORK, February 23-Joe VOL
colt, the Barbados negro, received the
decision over Joe Choynski, of Cali
fornia, in the seventh round Of what
was to have been a twenty-five round
bout before the Broadway A. c. to-
night. Choynski was practically out
classed and received very severe pun
ishment Walcott weighed in at lat
pounds and Choynski at 1853.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24
THE Thank OFFERING
MOVEMENT IN THE METHODIST
EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN THIS
DISTRICT.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUNDAY.

Distfnguished Ministers Will Occupy
the Different Pulpits, and Rally
VIII he Held at the Opera House
in the AfternOon-Topfcs for sun
day Sermons - Other Religious
Notes of Interest.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24

pains in making them attractive. To-
night the bazaar will close, and those
who hold the lucky numbers on the
combination tickets will receive the
many prizes offered. Rev. Mulhearn
is certainly an adept as an entertainer,
and few are those who have attended
this successful bazaar that have not
shaken his hand, he always making
all feel welcome.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24
CRONJE'S SURRENDER
IS HOURLY EXPECTED

Continued from First Page.
British patrols from Hanover also came
out that far. The Beers are not in great
force. They have been persistently fol-
lowed all day and have withdrawn q
considerable distance northward.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24

The chief advocates of the refunding
scheme convict themselves out of their
own mouths.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24

The intelligent voters defeated the
former refunding scheme. They will
do it again to-day if they will only go
to the polls.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24
Peruchi Beldini Company.

The Peruchi-Beldini Company open
ed up a weeks engagement at Black S
Opera House last evening before one
of the largest audiences that ever as
sembled at this house. Every seat was
sold and standing room was at pre-
MUM. For their first production they
presented 1.-THE Galley Slave" under
the personal direction of Chelso PERU
chi. The company is an unusually
strong one to be playing at popular
prices, and the parts were all excep-
tionally well taken. The costumes
were first class and the specialties
were fully up to the standard for this
priced show.-Daily Sun, Springfield,
o. This company appears at the
Grand all next week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24

be was doing. The accident was 4
very sad one and especially under
such circumstances.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24

Don't forget to vote agains the or
dinance to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-02-24
:. A. Martin, ChilIicothe, NO., Writes:

Pne Celery Compound for indigestion and nervous debility
remedy ehaes the system by the
litigation any overwoed person will
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-11-10

The Don Cossacks are the finest look
ing race of men ever seen. Klngly in
their carriage, tall and slender. 1.-the
and graceful. their untamed spirit visi-
Bile in every motion, their bearing is
that of an unconquered people Used
as living barrier against the Tartar
invaslons of Russia, they were never
conquered Living in what they call
camps, each with his horse and gun
they are always ready to move in re-
sponse to the empcrors call.
Their costume is a long. tight fitting
coat reaching TO the knee, having loose
sleeves and a small. standing collar
and with row of ammunition pockets
across the breast. The colored belt
which encrcles the Cossack's slender
waist bristles with ornamented knives.
daggers and pistols. Soft. high boots
without heels and a great lambs wool
cap, with little touch of color for
the soft crown, and then the burka or
long cape of hairy felt which they seem
to wear in all sorts of weather COM
plete the costume. These burkas ap-
pear to be worn on the theory that
what keeps out the cold keeps out the
heat. Anyway, these long black or
white garments protect horse and rider
equally from the rain and cold.-Self
Culture.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-11-10
NEIIIART MONTANA NOVEMBER TO- 1900
When Not to Keep Books.

She decided that the only way to
run house economically was to keep
set of books, so she made all neces-
sary purchases, including a bottle of
red ink, and started in.
1t was month later when her hus-
band asked her how she was getting
along.
"Splendidly." she replied.
'"rhe system is a success, then?"
eyes, indeed. Why, I'm $50 ahead
already
'SiXty dollarsr' he exclaimed "Heav-
ems! You'll be rich before long. Have
you started bank accountT'
Moo, not yet
what have you done with the mon
ey?"
"Oh, | haven't got the money, you
know! That's only what the books
show. But just think of being $50
aheadr
"Um, yes! But don't exactly see
"And all in one month toor'
"Of course. But the money? What
has become of thatr
81 don't exactly know" she said
doubtfully. 1--WE been thinking Of that.
and l think we must have been robbed.
What do you think we had better do
about it?'
He puffed his pipe in solemn silence
for moment and then suggesteds
"We might stop keeping books.
That's easier than complaining TO the
police" Atlanta Constitution.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1900-11-10
ngyptlnn ohleken tnctorie..

/ In his volume ON present Day
Egypt Frederick PenfclI tAus de
/ scribes one of the interesting sights
in the neighh, hood of the pyramids.
the incubators in the native villages.
1T will be found he says, "that the
Incubator is constructed Of sun dried
bricks and so arranged internally that
the eggs, placed in mud constructed
ovens on trays cushioned with cut
straw. are constantly under the at
tendant's view. No scienfific apparatus
is employed by this man. not even a
( thermometer. He knows from expert
pnce and his own feeling how much
neat is needed, and he Systematically
turns the eggs several times each day
until they are developed into peeping
thickS.
"These Matching establishments exist
throughout middle and upper Egyut
and in season bring fully 20O00.0OO
chickens into the world that grow up
10 be scrawny, unattractive fowls. The
! Industry is thousands of years old and
seems conclusiyely to settle the ques-
ti0n OF chickens maternity by allo-
eating that parentage TO the hen laying
the egg.
THE incubator Is a foster mother
Only~and is responsible for sitting the
/ setting instinct with Egyptian hens.
The keepers Of the incubators have Il
| system of traffic with peasant farmers
/ by which eggs are purchased outright
1 or six live chicks given in exchange for
Il dozen fresh eggs"