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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
DEATH OF MISS MILDRED BELL.
The Tidings Received in IA Cable
gram From Switzerland.

The friends of Miss Mildred n. Bell.
stepdaUghter of Samuel & Shedd, Mayor
of TakOHla. were surprised and shocked
10y the news Just received here by cable
gram. announcing her death at LuzeTne.
Switzerland. Miss Bell had a delicate con
~titution, but 1T was not known that she
was IN a prccarious state OF health when
she left In April for a pleasure trip
abroad with her mother. Mrs. Shedd. u
sister, Miss Gertrude Bell. and a half-sis-
ter Miss Elizabeth Shedd-
The party visited Paris and travelled
through France and Switzerland. and
were to have been away for some time
vet News Of her Illness was sent from
Luzerne some little time ago, but no ia
tai termination was anticipated
Mr. Shedd is at present in Chicago
where he is visiting married daughter
The news OF the death Of his stepdaugh-
ter has been telegraphed to him, but no
reply has been received here
II is anticipated that the remains viii
be- brought TO this country and the inter
meut made here OF al Buffalo
Miss Bell was born in Buffalo and is
the daughter of Mrs Shedd by a former
husband. she resided in The District Of
Columbia for the past fifteen years, and
her gracious manner made her . host OF
friends.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
SOME HISTORICAL STRIKES.
Former Labor Troubles Which Re,
suited in Riot and Death

Former Labor Troubles Which Re
suited in Riot and Death
The most serious and extensive labor
strikes that ever occurred ia this country
we're those that took place in July and
August. 1874 TIE movement began almost
simultaneously on several Of the great
railway lines and involved the general
question Of advance in wages, with some
local differences in the rate of increase,
in all Il actually began among the train
hands of the Baltimore and OHIO road,
subsequently taking IN all the railways
between the Mississippi and the Atlantic
Coast The strikers took forcIble posses
sion of the lines at many points. This
compelled the use Of the State militia, and
where these We're unable to cope with the
situation United States troops had 10 be
called out At the height of the trouble
at least 100000 men were on strike and
some 900 miles of track. with all their
equipment in their control for several
days. thus tying up the entire business
of the country But while primarily
railroad strike before it was ended it
largely included coal miners, factory
hands and numerous other forms of labor
The first collision between the strikers
and troops occurred in Baltimore on July
%. six DAYS after the strike was inaugu-
rated Nine Of the former were killed and
forty wounded On the next day at Pitts
burg. in this State. conflict took place in
which several were killed. including the
sheriff of the county. The mob sacked the
gun stores of the city and compelled the
military 20 seek refuge in the railroad
rour dhouse. The following day this build
ing was set on fire and property worth
over s. 100 destroyed The soldiers.
driven out by the flames. fired at the riot
crs- killing twenty and At the same time
having several shot down from their OWE
ranks The whole number killed in the
riot there was hfty-four, and wounded,
one hundred and nine
in encounters at Buffalo. y. Y. and
Reading in this State, thirteen were kill
ed and f0rty-three wounded Chicago. on
The 18th Of July. added 10 this number by
having nineteen killed and a large num-
Der seriously disabled St. Louis and 9TH
er points also came into conflict with the
soldiers. but the NUMBER Of casualties was
few Meanwhile there was great unrest
among the coal miners though il did not
result in any encounters with the mill
tary. The presence Of the United States
troops in the chief centres Of trouble soon
produced q quoting effect and by Au-
gust , serious friction was at an end An
agreement was arrived at between the
strikers and the road managers ana
things soon resumed their normal con6i-
ton.
The next most lamentablc event of the
kind in American history was the Home
stead strike that had It's commencement
In the Carnegie Company 5 mills at Home
stead a town eight miles east Of Pitts
burg on July o 1892 1t grew out of a
difficulty about wages, although other
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
Girls Department.

6 Girls White Lawn Dresses. lace and embroid-
cry trimming; sizes and 6. Reduced from SO
70 $50 each
5 Girls White Lawn Dresses. lace and errbroid-
cry trimming sizes I. 8, and 5 Reduced from
S4-25 to $50 each
l Imported Red Pique Dress, with white piGuc
trimming: SIZE 70 years. Reduced from $3.50 to
500
, Girls Atwood Jackets. some silk lined 9th
cts without lining; sizes J. : and 10. Reduced
from $50 to $50 each.
Third f91sr
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25


4 little giIl from East End slum was IN
vitcd with others TO d charity dinner given at
a great house IN the West End Of London. In
the course Of the meal the little maiden startled
ilrr hostess by pT0p0uUiiuc the query
Docs your husband drInEZ'
Why. no, replied the astonisleI lady Of the
house
After moments pause the miniature querist
proceeded with the equally bcwilderIHg questions
How much coal DO you buruz What Is your
husband salasyz Has he any bad hlbirst'
b. this time the presiding genius o. the table
felt called upon 10 ask her humble guest what
made Her ak such strange questions
We'll. VAS the innocent reply. mother told
me to behave like a lady, and when ladies call
al our house they always ask mother these
quesyioEs:
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
Millinery Depar .ment.

\ Blue Chiffon Hat. trimmed with shaded f0Ii-
age Reduced from $500 To 3. 30
/ Blue >tF1w TOque. trimmed with yellow COW
slip. and shaded foliage. Reduced from $500 TO
$50
white polka dot ribbon. black velvet and black
straw. Reduced from 500 to $50
! Tan Straw Hat trimmed with wide brown
SATIN ribbon. Reduced from 500 to 81 %
l Light Blue Tucked Chiffon Hat Reduced from
goo 20 5pc.
I Striped Lawn sur Bonnet, Puritan stgle Re-
duced from SIPS To SOC
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
Worth carolina Corporations.

RALEIGH. y Z. july Z5--The corpora
ton commission sends TO the state treas
tgrer its assessment Of tn property OF
railways and other common carriers
as follows. Railways. 81. 1869. teIe-
phone. S250.sg7: steamboats,. Slg7. 80. canal
y7fIo5, street railway. S755253; gas and
electric light. SII5, 355; teIegraphs, 1924 500;
Pullman car. 81. az; express. SIS. so, Wa
ter AID sewer, 81, ~; total, Si5,I4!. 50, the
taxes to be paid directly TO the State at
- cents on the Slvt agTegdtIng SHES
The increase in valuation over last year
IS q 7guUgg.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
BOYS Department.

8 Fancy Chcvi0t BLOUSE sailor suits. red trim
nIngs-aH size 8 Reduced frou $50 10 $50
each
I0 Washable Sailor Suits, fue qualities: sizes 3.
l. ,, Z, and O. Reduced nom Sl-JJ and SI-e5 TO
Sl-O0 each
Il Washable Kilt Suits one and t7yo-piece
styles; sizes 212 and 3 Reduced from SI.z5 and
$50 to sc each.
- Straw Sailors, for little fellows; all sizes
Reduced from SOC and 7Jc 10 25c each.
Third floor
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
Suit Department.

: WGrucu's Taiior-rgsde Suits. IT grey. brown.
and tan EameSrun. ali wool. excellent quality;
Jacket silk lined. skirt lined with Percaline: sizes
81 SO. ana - Reduced from $3.50 to SEA- each
> Black Cheviot Skirts. pcTCIiine lined Reduced
from 500 and $50 TO ; - each
3 Black Chcviot Jackets. silk lined; sizes "a. 80,
and - Reduced from $1,000 and $3.50 TO 500
each
% White Lawn Waists, tucked and embroidery
trimmed; sizes - 80. 9uG - Reduced from $50
and SI55 to zoe each
n Pe-cale Waists. Numbered collar and cuffs
sizes 81, 3. 20. and II Reduced from sc and
SOC to 25c each
TEird floor
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
Increured Tnrfn in Kussin.

Thomas +. Heenan. the United States
Consul at Odessa. Russia, writes TO the
State Department that that Government
has increased the duty on the following
articles imported from the United States:
"Colophony, or white rosin, galipot, and
pitch for brewers increased % per cent;
v-IocipedCs % per cent Colophony, gall
pot and pitch enter under paragraph -
Of the Russian customs tariff. and pay
30S cents per 36Il2 pounds. NelOCipedes
enter under point 3 Of para graph l73 Of
said tariff. ard pay 1880
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
FOUND DYING ON THE STREET.
4 Carpenter Expires Before Reach-
ing the Hospital.

William II Goodman thirty-eight years
old. of as SJeubner Street northwest, died
suddenly this morning Of neGralsi of the
heart He was found in an unconscious
condition shortly after o'clock this
morning AZ the corner Of Thirteenth and
Harvard Streets northwest by Policeman
Garyey. OF the Eighth precinct. who sum
moned an ambulance and removed the
unfortunate man TO the Garfield Hospital
Upon reaching there the physicians pro-
noUuced him dead and the body was con
veyed TO the morgue by Superintendent
Schoneberger. OF that institution.
The relatives Of the deceased were mott
fed and have arranged to take charge of
the remains Nj Goodman was q carpen-
ter and was on the way 10 his work Ut
the time be was stricken.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
A baltimore Menu.

(From the Baltimore Hera'd-)
The following was the menu at swell function
Of q certain German organization lately. JnG Is
held responsible by many for the frightful head
ache resulting Che next morning After all to
Americans such . SpeI~cHfolEe might cause any
thing
hrawmgf~va-' .-uFpe auf ElS8cSScTart
hratthrlrhe WIt MISUNDERSTANDING,
I-tuusssr- -he--C otelgtten,
RHguslIu zach "JoinviIle'T
Hluuov-r kali~usr, ken auf FuichliugSlrt.
Fs~-fnau1IetS mach "Radziwill' -
NItJclmger-I-Iu,slt StcrE mach ''Prihz EdrI,''
Getruftcite NastHUchHeT -crbraten init NaChtcin
uulegt,
SaiaI-C0mpot
SaclSeuhau~er RiesenetangenspargeI nit ieutcier
Sauce,
Getrorene SauGcnSpei-e mach Victoria
B8gkweTk,
kaSe~tangen
aChtiScl-Ohst.
Retter for the blood Than Sarsapa-
FiIEa
For those living in the malaria dist lets Groves
TaSteless Chill Tonic.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25

The CivE Service Commission today an
nounced that examinations viii be held
in the following towns to establish an eli
gible list Of postal clerks and carriers.
from which appointments viii be made
10 the positions thus created by the g.
adjustment Of free delivery. on Octob-
or /: Nauticok=. Pa. August p, Newton.
y. J. august % and GaIlipolis. Ohio. and
CIar:nda Pa August 81
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
Out of Date
From the Detroit Free Pres7)

(Fr0m the Detroit Free Pres7.)
Entering the great city for The first time in
twenty years. the farmer Of fiction at once es-
saved IT, post q letter IN a fire-aIarm box
when he did net thus call out the hre depart
ment. he consulted a policeman. ID much peTpIeA-
Ity-
Il am 4 haysced." said he. and I'm trying
80 brtTay myself"
You are ont Of date" said the policeman
The WAY hayseeds bctTay themselves tHe7e e1y7
Is 10 f.g.., .xtra editions Of the evening papers
in expectation OF finding that something un-
usual has happened.
% thank YOU. sir,' said the farmer. CRATE
fully.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25

MI and Mrs Isaac Gutenberg announce
the engagement Of their daughter Jennie
to Mr.. SOL BerIiner United States Consul
at Teneriffe. Canary Islands.
The ceremony viii take place before MI
HrTIiner's return 20 his post and the we'd
ding trip will ne TO Teneriffe. after q
bTIci stay in New York.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25

(From she PittS5urE Commercial Cszette)
George dear said Mr- Sp-c,ivav as she
Followed her husband 90 fhc door after break
last. y wish you would leave me some money.
] quite out, and several little bills are coming
ia today
Certainly. little woman replied Mr. Speed
way Il am sony YOU found il Necessary 10
ask ne / ought 20 have asked YOU il ysu
needed money. How much would you HEezF
About $40
Why 50 uufomiHiue sum, dazrz" asked Mr.
Speedway.
''UnfeInininez' she queried 4 do not under
stand
Yes, $40 Is UHienliHine- You should have
asked for - g.. However here's the fenner and
you needn't give me back the change
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
Muslin Underwear Dept.

, Women'S Figured Dirnity Dressing Sacquez
Vatican piait, large sailor collar. trimmed With
point feSprit lace and finished with ribbon. Re
CUCed from $50 10 81 % each
Black Lawn Dressing Sacqucs fitted back,
full front, turnover collar, rIfac on collar,
sleeves and bottom Reduced from S1O0 10 75a
each
SecnnH fnnr-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
American Box Makers in Japan.

The United States Consul at Hiogo, ia
pan. advises the State Department that
an American company has established
paper box factory and printing Office 81
Kyoto. Japan
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
81 Wrappers, Soc.

Con wOmen-S CoIored Lawn Wrappers
will be put on sale tomorrow for &c
and all are positively 81 values. and
excellent values at that The lot en-
braces black blue white. pink navy.
and lavender. They re in deSira bic
stripes and figures. have fitted waist
Innings. fullest skirts. knee Hounces,
and are trimmed with lace. forming
zouave effect with ruffie. Sizes "a, IS,
IS Only
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
Glove Department.:

Il pairs Womga's Suede and Glaze Gloves; sizes
81, 81, 6, 6i2. Reduced from $50 to Soc pair.
10 pairs WOmen's s-hutton length White Cha
mois Gloves sizes and "a. Reduced from sl.Oo
to JOc pair.
First Hoor.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
Convinced by Printed Testimony

Of the hundreds Of The cured. Nrs- Benz. OF
AIS East Eighth Street New York, who was for
years great sufferer from Catarrh procured IL q,
bottles Of Dr. Agucw's Catarrhal Powder aad II
effected an absolute cure IN a very short while.
Oae puH through the blower viii clear the head
and stop headache sold By T. = Williams, Ninth
md + streets. SdInouds q Williams Third
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
Woodward
and
LOthrOp,
New York-Washington-PaFis.
During the summer store closes
on Saturdays at 1 o'clock; on 9th
er days at ) O'Clock.
A Fiye=Day
Remnant
Sale
Before Stock Taking.

Following our twice-yearly custom. we
shall. beginning Friday, inaugurate a
Clearance Sale, and in order to close out
all remnants, scattered lots. odds and
ends. short lengths. incomplete assert
meuts, and the ike. brought to light in
our preparation for stock taking. we
have marked such prices on the goods as
viii assure their rapid removal and as
complete q clearance as possible This
sale also includes any tagging styles. top
heavy stocks, to-be-discontinued lines.
etc, all of which have been subjected to
very decisive price reductions.
When it IS remembered that all goods
offered are Of this seasons production,
the Importance of this sale viii be the
better understood and appreciated. Ev-
cry department in the house is repre-
sented- A partial list follows Each day.
up TO ard including Tuesday, the papers
viii contain additional news items.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
SIC cambria underskirts, acc.
3Qc COrSefs. 25C.

A lot Of % dozen light weight white
net Summer COTsets Of excellent
grades. and embracing the latest ara
most desirable shapes, viii he put on
sale tomorrow for 25c.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
Domestic

O. Lawns. g yard
Sc DlmiJies. % ward
Pie Dotted Swiss. - yard
Iziar Lawns. - yard
G-lac Pereaies. 81 yE-L-
First floor Tenth Street
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
39C cotton p0ngees, I8C.

80 pieces of 22-inch Cotton Pongees
fabric which has met with Unpre-
Cedented approval-in a splendid as
sOrtment Of styies-fOTmerly 39c, TO go
at lSC-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
Up to SIS cloth c.
suits POs

Stylish and fashionable suits for wo-
men-eNceIlent values The lot en-
braces every fashionable fabric. are
well made and perfect in every detail
Suits Of Venetian Cloths. Pebble Che
ViotS, Chevtot Serges, HomeSpuuS,
BT yadCiOths. etc Some are plain tail
some trimmed tastefuIIy with tafeta
silk The newest effects in Jackets.
EtOns, in single and doDbIe-breasted
styles, some single and JOUble-bTesst-
ed tight-htting effects They have new
cuffs, sleeves. and blackstone are
lined with taffeta silk The skirts are
fun faTing and lined with high-grade
spungiass percaIine lining. Really a
remarkable bargain-inteliigen BUYERS
viii be sure to accept this exceptional
offer
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
Hemstitched hdkfs, 4JC,

4 large lot Of excellent grade hem
stitched Handkerchiefs, worth up to
I5c. for &c each.
&C bunch for beautiful &c Imported
) EIOIetS-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
IHc for lloyd piece No. black
AOS Satin-back velvet RIB on.

We are doing the Velvet Ribbon
business OF the town-this without a
doubt YOUH want a cutting from
these sure
No, 81 inch wide-5c yard, usual
" &c
No T-15a inches wide-7c yard-usu-
ally &c.
No 81 inches wtde-sc yard, usual
l. i5c-
No PIX inches wide-12c yard, usu-
ally 19c.
No. 16-3 inches wide-I4c yard. usu-
ally 25c-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
Blouse waists, I9C.

Remnants lee yard-wide Cam E7c
brio and Muslin. ...........-....-. , 8
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25

Lot boys Champion brand blouse
vaiSts-piain white and white with
different color rufffes-for I9c
. &C yard Tor 75C ard 81 mOusseIine
L ) crinkIy and plated chiffon and
fancy fig nets and gauzes.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
CELERY COMPOUND

~ REAT ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC TEA
co. Main Store, corner 7th and I
Streets. Branches all over the city
~ and II AL markets
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
Cotton Dress Goods
At Half and Less.
& to I2-yard lengths.


sc Belfast Dimities, IKE yard
soc FOULardiues. PIC yard
pc MercerIZed P0nEee. l2izc yard
sc Orsaudies, l21ze ard
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
White pique skirts, Csc.

An unprecedented opportunity this
our usual $50 grade of white PiqUa
Skirts VIII be put on sale tOz1Orrow for
CSC They have the new fIC-InCe effect
are trimmed with one TOW Of embToi-
derry userting-barSains like these
may have been offered before, but we
are unable To find them
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
At Odds over DOCUMENTS.
The State Department Refuses TO
Furnish Certified Copies.

Original Papers Rejected by the
Spanish Treaty Claims Commission
and Controversy Is Likely to
En~uc-LeGa3 Points Relied Upon.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
Batistes and lawns Sc
formerly 10 and I25C O4S

That most extraordinary sale con-
tiuued OmOTr0W-beauLifuI COlOTcd
lawns and batistes-the finest quality
in stripes. dots and figures galOre-40
inches wide-fOr SIC Eard, instead Of
IGC and IzIzc
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
81, $50, and 81 Waists. 6oc.
;39C for 75c underwear

Gowns. drawers. skirts. corset COW
ers. and chemises: all values worth up
TO I5c. Corset covers of cambria,
with cluster of tuckS and tOrchOn lace
trimming. some with Y necks- some
low necks. Cambria drawers with
two rows Of tOrchOn inserting: some
Hamburg embroidery trimmed. some
with cluster of tucks and finch tor
Chon lace rUffie. Muslin gowns with 2
rows torchOn inserting. some Y neck,
some Empire styles. Cambria skirts;
full width. some have tucks ana lace
ruffie: some with cambria rUffie with
hemstitching. Cnemises Of cambria.
plain and embroidery trimmed, with
tucks; full width.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-07-25
Austin's Dog Bread
nfenininc.

made By Austin. Young / Co. Boston
The age-herald., 1901-10-09
FRANCHISE QUESTION.
Matter Discussed by Messrs. chaIifou,
 and O'NeiIl.

To the Editor of the Age-Herald:
 Within the past few days a great deal of attention has been given by a num- Der of taxpayers to the proposition now before the Board of Mayor and Aldermen regarding the franchise on seventy-eia,,t blocks to the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company. All of these tax payers have protested in words against this action, and agreeing with them. I have concluded to voice these sentiments in the columns of your valuable paper.
 One can hardly conceive how body of men sitting in the capacity of trustees for the people can for moment serious ly consider the granting of any franchise without insisting for a time limit, par ticularly since the new constitution about to be submitted for ratification by the
The age-herald., 1901-10-09

| Stuarts Tablets after every meal to in- sure perfect digestion and avoid trouble. l But 1t Is not generally known that the Tablets are just as good and wholesome | for little folks as for their elders. | Little children who are pale, thin and have no appetite. or do not grow or l thrive. should use the Tablets after eat ing and will derive great benefit from | them.
 Mrs. G. H. Crotsley 5SS Washington St.. Hoboken, New Jersey, writes: "Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets just fill the bill for children as well as for older folks. I've had the best of luck with them. My three year-old girl takes them as readily as candy. I have only to say tablets and she drops everything else and runs for them''
 A Buffalo mother. short time ago, who despaired of the life of her babe, was so delighted with the results from giving the child these tablets that she went before the notary public of Erie Co.,, N. r., and made the following affidavit
 Gentlemen:-Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets were recommended to me for my two months-old baby, which was sick and puny and the doctors said was suffering from indigestion. I took the child to the hospital, but there found no relief. A friend mentioned the Stuart Tablets and I procured a box from my druggist and used only the large, sweet lozenges in the box and was delighted to find they were just the thing for my baby. I feel justified in saying that Stuart's Dyspep- sia Tablets saved my child's life.
 MRS. W. T. DETHLOPE.
 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 12th day of April, 1897
 HENRY RARIS, Notary Public In and for Erie Co.,, N. Y.
 For babies, no matter how young or delicate, the tablets will accomplish won- ders In increasing flesh, appetite and growth. Use only the large, sweet tablets in every box. Full sized boxes are sold by all druggists for 50 cents and no pa- rent should neglect the use of this safe remedy for all stomach and bowel troubles if the child is ailing in any way regarding its food or assimilation. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets have been known for years as the best preparation for all stomach troubles whether in adults or infants
The age-herald., 1901-10-09
OFFICIALS IN SESSION.
Commissioners of Agriculture Gather
 at Hot Springs.

Hot Springs, Ark, October S.-The third annual convention of the Cotton States Association of Commissioners of Agriculture was called to order in this city today at o'clock by Presi- oent Frank Hill of Little Rock in the convention hall of the Arlington Hotel.
 Among those present were: Presi- dent Hill, commissioner for Arkansas; R. R. Poole. commissioner for Ala bama; O. B. Stevens, commissioner for Georgia; B. w. Kilgore, commissioner for North Carolina; Thomas H. Payne, commissioner for Tennessee; c. w. keiner, commissioner for Virginia, and c. w. McCandless, state chemist of Georgia. In the absence of the regu- lar secretary, Prof. B. w. Kilgore was elected secretary pro tenn. The noon session was devoted to organization and committee work and adjournment was then taken to p. m.
 At the evening session Rev. Dr. J. B.