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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26

VANITY, vanity, all is vanity" saith
the preacher. Which is usually inter
preted to mean, "All women are Vani-
ty." In point of fact, the Observant
are agreed that there is no sex in vani-
ty, more than in mind. An elevator at
tcndant not long ago glanced disgust
eddy at a man who during a long trip
up ten or more stories occupied the en-
tire time at the mirror. He curled the
ends Of his mustache, arranged his tie,
adjusted his hat ut a more becoming
angle and was altogether so absorbed
that he was carried beyond his destina-
ton and had to walk down a fight Of
stairs.
Said the elevator man to a woman in
the car: They say that a woman can't
go by a looking glass without looking
at herself, but as far as I can see she
amt in it with the men. 4 woman
never gets a chance to look in that
glass. for the men keep it busy all the
time"
The man who carries tiny comb or
brush in his pocket for use in public
places is by no means exceptional. He
may be seen on the cable cars, the 'L''
and in elevators brushing his mustache
and eyebrows with as much care as
woman could give TO the arrangement
of her curly front locks blown into dis
order by the wind. OF course neatness
is commentaries, but there is always
touch of the ludicrOus in a mans tax
ing the little case from his pocket, ex-
tracing the comb and coaxing his hir-
suite adornments into a more becoming
curve.-New York Tribune.
-E-4Ssss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
House furnishings.

Until Wednesday night, best ashes
tos Stove Mats, with ring and metal
rim, &c each-a cent apiece.
CRATE, size IONIC, cheap at 35c, only
25c each.
At O'Clock Tuesday, Dover Egg
Beaters, DC each-5 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
Handsomely Entertains.

President F. w. Bahnsen, of the
Rock Island Club, gave dinner party
in honor of the board of directors at
the club house Saturday evening.
President Bahnsen proved himself a
royal host, the spread being one of
the most elaborate and the occasion
one of the most enjoyable of all the
social events that have graced the
clubs inviting home since it's organ
iZation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
Made Young APaID

lone of DR.. Kings New Life Pills
each night for two weeks has put me
in my teens again" writes D. II.
Turner, of Dempseytown, Pa. They're
the best in the world for liver, stom-
ach and bowels. Purely vegetable.
Never grippe. Only 25 cents at Hartz
& Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
Ridiculous Low Prices i'm Chill
6renss Dresses.

so children's fancy wool dresses,
beautifully made and trimmed with
braid, ribbon. ETC.; none have sold
at less than 81, from that to 50
apiece-an ages. to IA years
while they last you can buy them
at 81. SO and csc. This is the best
child's dress bargain you ever
saw-up to 50 values, $1.39
and OEC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
An Important Difference.

To make it apparent to thousands,
who think themselves III, that they
are not afflicted with any disease. but
that the system simply needs cleans
ing. is to bring comfort home to their
hearts, as a costive condition is easily
cured by using Syrup of Figs. Manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup
company only, and sold by all drug
pisCs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26

Dew Ut S Wltch Hazel SaIVe VIII
quickly heal the worst burns and
scalds and not leave q scar. 1t can be
applied to cuts and raw surfaces with
prompt and soothing effect. Use it
for piles and skin diseases. Beware
of worthless counterfeits. B. II. Bic
Der, Hartz &c UIlemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
For Three Days

There will be snaps in ladies' jack
cts. IS will buy SO and $12 gar
ments, new and stylish. 1919 pays
for warm winter jackets, worth to
81. 80, etc etc.
We propose to turn things topsy-
turvy for Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
Sale Rubber Goods, Soap, Ett
Cr0Ckery Department.

Salad or berry bowls, real china, gold
edge and fruit centers in colors.
worth SOC each; 35 of these on sale
at 10 O'CLOCK Tuesday morn
ing lac each ........... -. nc
Until sold, blue whitelined fire-proof
or baking dishes, three sizes, worth
25c, soc and 35c, your choice
while they last lie, 17c...... nc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26

Today take Foley's Honey and Tar.
1t positively prevents pneumonia, or
other serious results. 1t may be too
late. tomorrow. For sale by all drug
oisfs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
best liver pills ever made. Easy to
take and never griPe. B. H. Bieber,
Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
MCCABE'S.
Linen Bargains.

Last three days before Thanksgiv-
ing:
Full blesched satin finished table
damask, ~ inches wide, 81
Bleached table damask in six pretty
patterns, every thread linen, value
60c; this is big bargain
$3.50 Napkins for S1.25.
55 dozen Irish linen bleached napkins,
splendid values, and made to sell
for $3.50. big sizes, but not full
square, so we can sell them
at half price. ......... ..$I25
Sale Rubber Goods, Soap, Etc.
Hot water bottles for. -. 800. 4SC
Fountain syringe with tubing
and three pipes complete. 5SC
White Rose soap. delicately perfumed,
worth 12c a cake or soc box;
big bargain at per box of three
cakes. ............ I5C
Big bottle ammonia. ...... SC
Big CSC can Talcum POWDER. &c
Arnica salve, half price. ....... SC
Dandruff cure aud hair tonic,
like Coke's, 81 size ....... $50
Swansdown face powder. SC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26

If your children are fretful. peev-
ish, and cross, mother the same, ditto
the boss. it would seem proper to give
'em all Rocky Mountain Tea s.
cents. For sale by T. H. Thomas.
druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
George A. Points, Upper San,

George A Points, Upper Sandusky,
Ohio, writes: Il have been using
Foley's Honey and Tar for hoarseness
and find it is the best remedy. 1t
stopped the cough Immediately and
relieved all soreness" For sale by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
bankrupt sale, 1903 Second Avenue.

For one week only will sell at cost
the most complete line of sporting
and athletic goods in the three cities.
CENTRAL TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK,
Receiver for G. A. Spencer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
Fur and Cloak
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve viii

sale at Richter's, Davenport. Save
money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
Ready-tO.Wear Hats.

| purchase of choice new ready
trimmed Street Hats. values up to
$1.75. The greatest bargains of the
year. Only one-quarter to one
seventh of earlier values; take
your pick for 25c, only ..... CSC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26

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B.aaAs HIha Kind You HsTs Alssys 8oegrs
&KzzzeNx
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26
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$500
$3.50
$1,000


High Grade Side Boards, $I2 and Brass and Iron
Beds s. different styles choose FROM prices from $3.50
and up. All Wool Carpets from 4oc up.
We show the largest stock in the three cities 1t will be
money your pocket call and The above prices
are cheapest grades of goods
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-26

You don't want your house
turned into q swimming Fool. but
It's likely TO occur unless you look
closely and get the proper kind OF
plumbing.
We do the work that stands the
test OF time and Is permanent ad-
vertiseuent for Us. Consult Us
ABOUT specifications, estimates,
etc.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-14
Valuable Park View Property for
Sale Cheap.

If YOU want Il good home property, o
an Investment In Park View. call o
address at once The Seaboard Real Els
tate Co. rooms 20l-203. pa High street
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-14
FIRES YESTERDAY.

Yesterday morning at 1885 o'clock
firemen discovered at MIR. Earnest
Dashiell's new residence, on Washing
ton street, near Bart, Il fire. The In
dependent Fire Company responded.
but the fire was put out without the
aid of the department.. The fire was
caused from a piece of plank that was
used for the slab mantel to rest on
when it was set. catching on fire from
the latroLc. 1t was put out before any
damage was done. The plank should
have been taken out, but by an over
sight it was not. and came near caus-
ing some damage. Fortunately the fire
broke out in the day time.
Yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock nm
alarm OF fire was sounded from box 80.
caused by Il kitchen at LOG Green street
heing on fire. The department re-
sponded promptly. but the fire was put
out by some colorcd men by means OF
buckets of water. The damage was
very slight.
Yesterday afternoon at S o'clock fire
was discovered in one of the outhouseS
OF Mr.. John RohcrtSon's, on South
street extended. The Annex Hose
Company and the other companies of
the county turned out and succeeded
in eXtinguishing the flames. but not
until after the cattle sheds. the stables.
barns and all the other outhouses had
been consumed. Mr.. Robertson'S resi-
dence caught. but was put out before
it was damaged. The fire originated
from four little children playing with
matches in the stable. which set fire to
the hay. The buildings were insured
for small amount.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-14
THE Y. NJ. G. A. BUILDING.

The work of putting in the present
brick front OF the new Y. NJ c. A
building began yesterday. and as rap
idly as possible will be pushed forward
to completion. Tho front will be of
light buff brick. with corniccs of dark
or color, and stone trimming.
The gymnasium and amusement hall
Is practically completed and presen. S
Il highly attractive appearance. The
gymnasium. among the other features,
will be one OF the finest handball
courts in the State. and about $500 will
he spent in furnishing it with the nc
ccSsary apparatus. Adjoining the
gymnasium will be spacious baths and
lavatories. which are as yet in pro
jected state. The whole building will
be completed, unless some unforeseen
hitch occurs, about the first of Febru-
AIRY. and it will be credit to the city.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-14
WHY THE SHOW CLOSED.

The Virginian Pilot, in answer to
numerous inquiries made yesterday as
10 the sudden closing OF the Lyceum.
will state for the benefit of those who
have made the request that Messrs.
Gland and Daughtrey booked the Met
ropolitan Vaudeville Company in Phil-
adclphia, at the Pinckus Agency, which
Is the largest booking agency in this
country and the understanding was
thar the show should be clean and ot
= first-class order, so much so that
'br most faStidious could take no ex-
,eption, ana when the troupe arrived
II WAS thought that they would fill
,hc bill; but after the first exhibition
had been given To q large and refined
house, composed OF the best people IN
the city, the management at once saw
that il was not what was wanted, and
concluded the engagement. They in
tend TO keep up the reputation of the
house, and can only do so by such
means as they have adopted when
they have been imposed upon.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-14

COUNTY SUPERVISORS.
business of Interest to the Tax Payers
Transacted.

Business of Interest to the Tax Payers
Transacted.
The Board of Norfolk County SUI
pervisors met yesterday at the court
house-Mcssrs. Tilley, Codd. Lynch.
Wood, Johnson and Harding. the lat
ter of whom was appointed Supervisor
from Tanners Creek magisterial dis
trict in place of the late C. II. Nimmo.
The meeting was called to order by
a. III. Martin. clerk of the board. who
stated the necessity of electing a chair
man to succeed Mr.. Nimmo. On mo-
ton of MIR. Lynch, John A. Codd was
unanimously elected to the position.
The following resolution on the
death of Chairman Nimmo were pre-
sented by n committee consisting OF
Messrs. Tilley, Lynch AMI Harding.
and adopted:
Resolved. by the Board of Super
visors of Norfolk county, That in tho
death OF our friend. c. X. Nimmo. the
late chairman of-this boar l, Il sad and
severe blow has been dealt by an All
Wise Providence, and we unite with
his family and friends in mourning
their loss. Stricken as he was. in the
prime of manhood, with n loving wife.
and with several children growing up
around him, who chung to him for care
and affection, we feel that his taking
away was an especially sad bercave
ment.
Resolved. further. That as a brothe:
Supervisor and as chairman of this
board he was courteous and kind, and
that his actions showed that he had
n great capacity for friendly and
pleasant intercourse with his associ-
ates: and be it also
Resolved That as an indication os
our sorrow to his loss, these resolu-
tons be spread upon the minutes of the
board. and that copy thereof be for
warded to his bereaved widow and
family. T.. NJ. TILLEY,
j. c. LYNCH.
d. NJ. HARDIN
Committee.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-14
A BIRTHDAY PARTY.

a birthday party was given last
night by the young ladies of st.
Paul's Catholic Church at Pythian
Han. a fine musical program had
been arranged for the occasion, which
included number of our well-knoWn
singers and clocutionists. With one or
two exceptions it was carried out and
greatly enjoyed by all who attended.
After the musical part was concluded
the large asscmblage Partook of cake
and cream. and no doubt the ladies
will be well repaid for the trouble
which they had in getting up the en-
tertanment. The proceeds will 20 to-
wards The bell fund of the church.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-14
NANY.YARD NOTES.

y. Hawkins. colored workman for
one of the contractors I'm the navy
yard had his foot seriously mashed
Yesterday. and was removed to his
home in an ambulance.
The cruiser San Francisco went into
drv-dock yesterday for scraping and
reNainting.
The Frolc had a successful dock trial
Yesterday ~
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-14
MARRIAGE LAST NIGHT.

\ quiet marriage was celebrated last
night at the residence of Mr.. c. G..
Haynes In Scottsville. The contract
ing parties were Miss Elsie Clifton
Haynes and Mr.. j. N. Faircioth. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr..
Saunders. after which reception fol-
lowed
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-14
COMING MARRIAGE.

Mir ara Mrs. George a. Bone have
issued cards TO the marriage of their
daughter, Cora, to Mr.. Charles Gibson
Smell. The ceremony Will take place
OH Wednesday, November 21st. at 6:3t
p. m. from their residence, corner OF
y and Owen streets. Park View.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-14
MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL.
The Session Was Brief and Little
Was Done.
DOUBLE FARES ARE ILLEGAL.

Tho Portsmouth Street Railway Notified to
Discontinue Charging Two Fares on tho
Navy Yard Route Mr.. Codd Declares
War on Spiders Council rcti,ioned TO
Pave East End of Columbia Street The
Street Inspector Does Some Cheap
Bridge Building.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-14
NAVAL ORDERS.

The following naval orders have been
issued
Lieutenant Ct. c. Davidson is de-
iached from the New York and ordered
to report TO the COMMUNICATIVE chief for
d,ity.
Lieutenant c. England is ordered to
duty on the Piscataqua as executive
and navigating officer.
Lieutenant It. ID. Harms is commits
stoned.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-14

MoNoNGAHELA IN THE ROADS.
The training ship Monongahela ar
rived In Hampton Roads yesterday.
The vesse! has just returned from
Cuba.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-05

Since the railroad matter has
come to such a point that Navaso-
Ia is really in the game with large
t.umps several wild rumors have
been set ahoat; one of which is TO
the effect that if this town can't
get the road her citizens would
give bonus to keep it out Of An
derson. Such tommy rot ought
not to be spoken of by sensible
people. Navasota wants the roa |,
she doesn't hide it, she needs it in
her business, and is going to get
if fair and honorable means can
land 1t. But, if Navasota can get
it then we wish Anderson success.
-Navasota Examiner.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-05
THE scheme NO GOOD.
Chinese Attempting 10 Throw OF
Liability at Pekin.
OUR VIEW DIFFERED
The United States WIN the Chinese
Government Responsible for
Whatever May Happen In
the Celestial Empire.

Washington, Aug 4.-Taken In con
nection with what proceeded them.
today's cahlegrams from China place
the Chinese government In the unique
position Of denying the liability for
what the Chinese troops have done in
Pekin, while assuming the responsible
ity for what they are now doing in the
neighborhood Of Tien Tsin. The point
sought TO be- made automatically Is re-
garded here as Of utmost importance in
the future settlement. The Tsung Ii
Yamen intimation that it was inexpe.
pedient to allow communication between
our government and its ministers be-.
cause fighting is going ON near Ten
Tsin, leaves little doubt rs TO who is
responsible for the resistance being Of.
fered 20 the international forces. The
Chinese government viii resume respon.
sibility Tor what happened or what will
happen rs a result of military action.
OF course this notice from the tsung II
yamen can be construed AS an answer
TO Secretury Hays demand upon Ii
Hung Chang that free communication
be- opened with the ministers at Pekin
and their governments
The international column is still sur
rounded by strong difficulties in their
progress 20 Pckin. While the war de.
partment has heard recently from Con.
ChaiTee, the officials will not make pub
lie his dispatch and refused 10 say
whether or not that movement has be.
gun. There Is a renewal Of the rumol
that something is occurring in Shanghai
kwain, nc the eastern end Of the great
wall. which viii surprise the Chinese.
There Is firm military road from thi
point 10 PelSin over high and dry gruunC
aud though the distance is nearly twic'
that from Tien Tsin 10 Pcldn. It's phys
ical advantages may make this rout,
practically much shorter in point Of
time. II Is believed here that stron,
| Russian column has been or will b
landed at that point TO converge on Pr
kin simultaneously with the information
al column and thus divide the Chimes,
opposing forces.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-05
SOUTH AFRICAN WAR.
General Hunter Report. the Surrender
Of Many nesrs.

London. Aug 4.-General Roberts tel
egraphs the war Office that General
Hunter reports IS IS men have surren.
dered 10 him altogether
General Hunter also secured 500
horses and three guns. Roberts adds
that Ian Hamilton keeps his movements
toward Crustonberg. engaging the Beers
In Magahesberg alge Thur SHAY. Lieut..
Colonel Rhodes aud Mayor G. \. vii.
hams are among the a British wounded.
The Beers left two dead and several
badly wounded.
Thursday night train was derailed
and attacked 20 miles south Of kroon.
stadt, four men being killed and four
wounded. Lord Algcrnon Ienuox aud
30 men made prisoners. but were re-.
leased al the request of the American
consul general. who was In the train.
a Boer force was attacked by General
Knox near the railway north of kroon.
sladt. Aug. /, and left Ave wagons and
lot Of cattle.
4 dispatch from Pretoria dated Aug.
4. to the News Agency here says:
cit Is reported that General Christian
DeWet Is dead from a she'll wound. The
report is not confirmed"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-05

The gold hunters at Cape Nome
are now living oil each other and
prospecting around for a chance to
get home. 1t is easier to dig gold
out Of good Texas soil than out of
the sands Of an arctic sea shore.
Those who return may be poorer
than they were but they will know
great deal more.-Farm and
Ranch.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-05

81. Petersburg, Aug. "A dispatch
from Shanghai, dated Aug. 2, received
here, says after Ii Hung Chang left
Canton, the imperial troops joined the
boxers.
The dispatch adds that the provincial
troops along the Tang Use river remain,
quiet owing to the promise Of the vice
roy Of Nankin. Boxers" It is further
stated in this dispatch, "aro numbering
missionaries in South China, but not
disturbing treaty ports"
Troops are being brought to treaty
ports Batteries Of the Yang Use river
are being repaired and several new
ones being erected at Wu Sung despite
the declaration of the yiceroy that work
will be stopped Five guns have boon
mounted.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-05
RUSHING SUPPLIES.
American. In China VIII Not ne with
out Food and Ciothing.

Americans In China VIII Not Be with ]
out Food and Ciothing.
New York, Aug. Appropriations be-.
ing made by the war and navy depart
ments to facilitate the operations Of the
American forces in China, not only in
the advance against Pel,in. hut also for
u winter campaign. indicate that the
administration while hoping that a con.
dition Of ayowed war may be avoided,
intends 10 be- prepared for II.
In anticipation Of the northern part Of
the gulf Of Chi Ii freezing IN November
Quartormaster General Ludington Is
making a strenuous effort 10 land at
least six months supplies at Taku.
At this moment Naglski is the base
Of operations for the troops operating in
China but this base must be transferred
20 Taku. which can b. reached by land
General Ludington is arranging for the
transportation Of 1900 tons of fuel TO
% Taku. Thousands Of small campaign
stoves have been sent 10 that point.
Heavy winter clothing, doors for tents.
Arctic shoes etc, have also gone. The
transports will, Of course BE- withdrawn
before the gulf freezes, any additional
supplies subsequently sent 10 the troops
must 20 via Che Foo. which connects by
means Of highway north Of Taku.
Brigadier General Weston. commissary
general Of subsistence, is also preparing
10 despatch six months supplies b Taku
The Hancock which recently sailed for
China, carrying 913 men aud 20 officers.
conveyed 90 days rations for these
troops and this supply will be greatly
augmented.
i General Weston has in contemplation
the simplifcation Of the oommissary sup.
plies sent to Taku lie has called atten.
ton to the individuality ~ sending
canned oysters. Holsters, mushrooms,
peaches, pears, pineapples, two kinds of
snrdines, four kinds Of pipes. etc, TO
China aud If his wishes are carried out
the supplies will h. limited 70 the whole
ration Of the army with few extras for
sale to the officers and men desiring "a
purchase them This is list Of the ar
ticlcs selected nj random from that de
failing the supplies carried by the
! Hancock
Bacon, 2l,a76 pounds; cornod beef
canned, 1854 pounds; -four, 1855
pounds; hard bread. 2s.Gii pounds, beam
loose and packed in cans. $3.50 pounds
rice. COG pounds; hominy, s6A pounds
potatoes, fresh, 1851 pouwisq potatooi
dcssicated. 1850 pounds; potatoes, sliced
, 1850 pounds; onions, 2Ol6 pounds; milk
canned, 792S pounds; macarroni, 1864
, pounds; sugar, lljl pounds; butter, iO5l
pounds; green corn. in cans, 1900 pounds
tomatoes. canned, u. $50 pounds. In nd
dition 10 these articles there were ap
pies, apricots cheese, chocohss, crabs
prunes, preserves, iellies, olives. pickles
etc,
, General Weston holds that in view o
I the difficulty In the way Of promp
4 transportation 1t is entirely inadyisabl
J.. 10 send 50 many which are Of cold 70 th
! officers aud men and he iavors limitinl
q the number Of articles as much as pos
y sible.
Surgeon General Sternberg il sendin
- many surgeons rs may be needed 4
China and is placing both medical SUP
= plies and money at their disposal.