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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-08
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-08

Houston Spots.

Houston-Spots closed ste5dy. prices IN
changed; stock 65.927 bales. sales sol bales.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-18
DOMESTIC.

The will Of Roger Wolcott was adj
mltted to probate at Boston. Mass. 1t
shows personal property valued at
/ Sl50O,0OO and real estate valued at
| $4,000.
Frank G.. Clarke. Representative in
| Congress from the Second New Hamp-
shire district, died at Peterboro from
quick consumption. lie WAS fifty
years old
\ resolution was adopted hy the
Missouri House of Representatives
memorializmg Congress Ia permit the
Fliipinos 10 establish a government
of their own.
William :. Jennings, n cousin OF
w. ]. Bryan, was inauGurated as Gov
ernor Of Florida, AT Tallahassee.
\ bill has been introduced I'm the
Colorado Senate restoring capital pun.
ishment, and providing for electrocu.
ton.
in the year 1900 precious stones. dla-
monds and pearls valued at Sl3
Glh2G passed through the appraisers
stores ut the port OF New York.
The torpedo boat destroyer Lawrence
made twenty and a quarter knots an
hour on its maiden trip TO Boston
Light
a freight car filed with powder ex.
plodcd with tremendous force in Il
railroad wreck near Wilkesbarre,
Penn.
Bishop Coleman. at New York City.
said drink among women was increas-
ing, while decreasing among men.
Miss Augusta Blanche Berard form.
or poStmstress at West Point, y. Y,
was buried with military honors in the
West Point Cemetery.
National banks in New York CITY
held annual elections. New directors
were elected, representing significant
changes in management.
Robert Calender. son OF n wealthy
merchant OF Providence, II. l., COM
mitted suicide,
Arthur Edgar Ely, n Yale student.
died from the effects Of oyerstudy in
New York city.
Eight persons charged with counter
foiting were arrested in New York
City by Secret Service agents.
4 Big -Four passenger train was
wrecked near Alexandria, Ind, and
Engineer John Cripcs ana Fireman
William Bates were killed.
The car shops Of the Virginia and
Southwestern Railroad at Bristol,
Tenn. were burned at a loss OF S30.-
900. Spontaneous combustion Of chem
icals caused the fire.
The Laf ye,te Memorial Commission
at a meeting in Chicago decided that
a replica Of the Paris monument shall
be erected at Washington, ID. c.
Iuthpr Lombdin, postmaster at Haiti,
No. confessed TO stealing two regis
tered letters containing $1,000 when
arrested.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-18
FOREIGN.

Steph"no III Lorenzo. a companion
Of the notorious Italian brigand Mus
SolinO. has been arrested near Reggie
di Calabria.
At the annual popular fctc Of Toshi-
No-Ichi in the Kanda district Of Toxic,
Japan. twenty persons wrr, cfushed
to death in a panic and 3i2 injured.
Liu Kunyi. NiccrOy Of Nankin. has
memorialized Emperor Kwangsu. OF
China. 10 abolish the distinction be
tween ManchUs and Chinese.
Prince Alexander Pctroyitch was
sent from -. Petersburg 10 take
measures against the plague raging In
Southeastern Russia
Dr. Apaciblo. n Filipino. arrived from
the United States at Ear.s. where hc
may succeed AcOncillO, AguinaldO's
az, mt.
Sen wen Pao. heir apparent TO The
throne of China. was given forty
bamboo strokes for not paying due r..
sprct 20 the Emperor the Empress
Bowager consenting 10 the punish
mcI
IL behalf Of peace. n BOcr commit
toe OF Kroomstdd appealed for burgh
ers in arms to cease fighting.
The French Government valuation
of tho real estate belonging 10 ths
Monas;!c orders Is about S220.cJ0.0 .001
Dozens Of trains were showed up on
the railways in Southern Russia AMI
some were completely buried. Ten
thousand laborers were sent TO clear
the TRACKS.
President Dcsch1nel was reelected
by the French Chamber Of Deputies
after 4 close contest with Henri Bril-
son.
Submarine boat tests az Cherbou-g
with new electric accumulatOrs, IN
vented by a French naval Lieutenant,
resulted satisfactorily.
The second contingent Of Canadian
troors cent 20 the war in South Africa
returned 20 Halifax 500 strong.
NewfOundlnnd's revenue for the s'x
months ending December 81. was ST.
go ODO. being $4,000 above the rev
cnue f0r the corresponding period of
1Slg The trade outlook .s exception
ally favorable.
Captain j. y Bull0ch. famous
agent % ihe Confederate during fte
American C.yl War. died 90 Liverpool,
England
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-18
oUR ADOPTED ISLANDS.

The Philippine Commission has de
cided 10 organize an American police
force OF 500 men for service in Man
la.
w. Horace Wright. newspaper man
and leader of the Royalist party in
Hawaii, committed suicide at Homo
lulu.
The Philippine Commission mas com
pleted code for the Government OF
municipalities.
Major Walter Reed. surgeon. says
the use of chloride OF lime as n disin.
fectant in 1avaba would sqvi $4,000
The Philippine Commission made
permanent the suspension by General
Macarthur OF Judge Majarries Of the
Court Of First Instance. for improper
administration of his duties.
Governor Allen returned 10 san Juan
from tour OF Porto Rico being enthu-
siastically received in every town he
visited.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-18
The NEWS EPITOMlZED
WASHINGTON ITEMS

The sreech Of Representative Cush-
man. az Washington. riducullrg the
River and Harbor Committee revealed
new humorist in Congress.
Because II tho Powers cp~osition.
President Mckinley withdrew his pro-
p0sal for a commission on Chinese in.
demnity.
President McKinley's cold developed
into a well defined case of the grip.
The Military Court of Inquiry 20
ported that Cadets BooZ and Breth dill
not die as a result OF hazing NJ West
Point.
Advocates OF the Holland submarine
boat Will urge Congress 10 authorize
the constructor OF twenty more boats.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-18
Valuable Almanac Free.

We have received copy OF the new
almanac for 1901 published by the
Royal Baking Powder Co. II is an ar.
tistic and useful book. and will be OF
interest 10 houSekeepers. \ notewor-
thy feature OF the almanac is a predic-
tion OF the weather for every day of
the year 10y Professor DeVoe who cor.
rectly prophesied the great Galveston
cyclone and other important metero.
logical events. We are authorized 10
say that any woman reader of this
paper can secure copy without cost
10y sending a request 10 the company
NJ 100 William street. New York.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-18
There Is n Glass az People

Who are injured by the use of coffee Recently
there has been placed in all the grocery stores
new preparation called GRAIN-O. made of
pure grains. that takes the place of coffee.
The most delicate stomach receives IL without
distress, and hut few can tellit from coffee IL
does not cost over rs much. Children may
drink II with great benefit. 10 cts and 2j cts
per package. Try IL. Ask for GRAIN-O.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-18
Cntarrh Cnnno, be Cured

With local applications, a. they cannot reach
the sent of the disease. CHtarrh is "A blood oi
constitutional dischse, and in order to cure
~ YOU must take internal remedies. Inlll
tatarrh Cure ~ ,akon internally, and acts d.
rectly on the blood and mucous surface. IInll'f
Cahrrh Cure Is not quRCk medicine. II was
prescribed 10y one of The best physicians IN
this country for years and H. n regular pre-.
scriptiOn. n rs composed Of the best tonic,
known. combined with the best blood purifiers
acting directly on the mucous surfaces. IN,
perfect combination OF the two inprcdlcpts /,
what produces such wonderful results ia cur.
ing catarrh Send FOR tcstimoninls, free.
J. j. CHENEY Il Co, Props, Toledo O.
sold by Druggists. price 15c
Halls Family pillp are the hest
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-18
Those Awful Slow Clerks.

YES: he knelt AT my feet" said The
one in blue.
"lndeedE" returned the one in gray
For fully fifteen minutes" went on
the one in blue
"Some OF these shoe clerks are aw
fully slow in fitting one. are they
notF" suggested the one in gray
Chicago Post.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-18

The Russian Government has DO.
cided 10 adopt the metric standard of
weights and measures, and the Min.
istry OF Finance is now engaged in
considering the time and manner OF
introducing this reform.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-18
Different In Their Methods.

When man describes the appear
ance of another, he tells what hc
looks like. when woman describes
the appearance of another. she tells
what she had on n"-Indianapolis sun
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-18

The professional swindler feels tha;
he has pull so long rs there is leg
left.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-18

French soldiers. when I'm active scrv-
ice. do not wear socks. German and
Russian soldiers wear bandages on
their feet instead OF socks.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-18

There are now in the United States
about 10000 miles of street railways.
Of which 800 miles are still operated
by horses.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-18
Lanes Family Medicine

Moves the bowels each day. In order 10
be healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick headache
Price 25 and so cents.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-18

FnthuSiasms. like stimulantS, are Of
tenest affected by persons OF small
mental ballast
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-18

II is noted that more society wed.
dings take place in London on Sat.
urday than on any other day in the
week.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-18

Sometimes you don't discover what a
bad egg a follow is until he is broke.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-18

Have you ever experienced the joyful
sensation oi good appetite? You will II
YOU chew Adams Pepsin Tutt Frutti.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-18

In the South the Italians are found 20
be good cotton pickers. They are quick
and have nimble fingers.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-18

In German cities fresh oysters cost
from sixty to seventy-hve cents a doz-
pn.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-18

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES do not stain the
hands or spot the kettle. Sold by all drug
glsts.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-18

Take LAXATIVE BEOMO pUiNiyE TLBLETs All
druggist. refund tho money ~ IL fails TO cure.
l.. W. GROVES signature Il on each Dol. 2bc.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-18
Tn. Rest PrescrIption for chin.

and Fever IL a bottle OF GROVES TAsTELEsa
CHILL Tonic. IL IL simply iron and quinine IN
IA tasteloss form. No cure-Lo pay. Price 5Oc
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-18

The ant-forcign movement IN Korea
is spreading.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-18

Col0rado's mineral output for 1900 Is
estimated AT $J2,711.7lG.TI.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-01-18
Weary Women Get Strength
savId Vig0s' from
Dr.. GE'eeEaG'S MeE'vsxE'a.

HMWHE had planned to go out with her husband, but
N her strength failed her.
NJ Her nerves excited all day. and when
@~% night came she just couldn't find the courage.
~ 1t is the old story of weakness and taking
the pleasure out of life and filling it with discomfort and
suffering 1t is not honest fatigue resulting from the
daily task is WEAKNESS born of weakness and i'll health
The ideal strengthener for weak is Dr.
remedy 1t builds them up in every way by tonng up
Evening star., 1901-05-20

WANTED-BY A YOUNG MAN OF GOOD HAB-
its. position bookkeeper, cashier collector
good reference. Address l.. D. C., Star office.
my
Evening star., 1901-05-20

WANTED-POSITION BY coop FRENCH coo
in private family boarding house. Addre
EL.taENE AIMEE. Annandale Nd. my2O- q.
Evening star., 1901-05-20

WANTED-BY AN HONEST, INDUSTRIOUS,
sober and reliable young man, a position of AIRY
kind paying about IS $40 per week. Address
G. $ c. Star office my1S3ts
Evening star., 1901-05-20

An excellent site for apartment house or several
houses on lot 9ox120 on north side % n.w., sc.
Must be sold once. sacrifice.
Evening star., 1901-05-20

very attractive. thoroughly well-bult a-stnry
bay-window, Or &b. and cellar brick. ON II ST
facing Nd. ave. ne; worth $4,000. Cau be bought
for IS, 700 If taken at once.
Evening star., 1901-05-20

WANTED TRUSTWORTHY YOUNG MAN OF
experience wants position at summer hotel;
best Of references Address X. H., Star office.
my1I-3ts
Evening star., 1901-05-20

On north side III NV. well located: near ear
lines; q 12-rm. brick: baths: wide LOT: inrge
front ard back yard shrubbery. trees and fow-
ers. Only Sc, $50.
Evening star., 1901-05-20
WANTED-ROOMS.

WANTED-THREE OR -FOUR NICELY FURNISH
ed rooms for light housekeeping. Address Box
Star
Evening star., 1901-05-20

st. near 9TH st. NV, 1911 feet FRONT:
two stories; seven rooms rented x35 per mo.
PRICE. $1,000: WILL EXCHANGE FOR
LARGER HOME, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
b. Ii. WARMER COMPANY
myASSt e16 street a.M
Evening star., 1901-05-20

WANTED-AGENTS.

| wANTED-A GOOD AGENT TO SELL; TERRI
| tory and article of merit; ten southern states
| and District of Columbia Address Box 97. Star
| Office my17-4t'
Evening star., 1901-05-20

| WAN1ED-POSITIoN OF TRUST OR AS SALES
! in large clothing tailoring house, refer
| A L. Address Box 172, Star office. my 1S-2ts
Evening star., 1901-05-20

WANTED-SITUATION IN OFFICE OR STORE
by Industrious youth of 49, references fur
nished. Address z. r., Star office. my1S-3t'
Evening star., 1901-05-20

| WANTED-EXPERIFlNCED COLLECTOR PLACE
with installment house; reference and bond given.
Address PERMANENT Star nffice. my1S-2tt
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-07-19

changes in assessments be made q
follows:
e. F. Arnold raised 100 head Of cat
tie OF all classes valuation $4,000.
j. e. Anderton raised 55 head Of cat
tie of all classes valuation $4,000.
Ed Brook6eld raised 80 head Of cat
tie Of all classes valuation $4,000.
Chas. A. Damon raised 20 head Of
cattle Of al! classes valuation s44oo5 90.
On motion the Board adjourned to 8
O'clock a, m. Thursday July 18th 1901.
Board met pursuant to adjournment
800 a. m. Thursday July 18th, 1901,
present D. G. Grippsn, j. w. Sweat,
W. w. Forney and Henry Marty.
1t was moved and carried that Frank
jackson be raised 200 head of cattle Of
all classes valuation $4,000.
On motion John Jackson was raised
Is head Of cottle of all classes valua-
ton s255.O0.
On motion 40 head Of sheep Of the
value Of $50 were added to the assess
ment Of F. G. Long.
On motion Chss. Moritz was added
to the assessment, and assessed 10 head
Of cattle class "B" valuation $4,000, it.
appearing to the satisfaction Of the
Board that same had been omitted
from the assessment rolls Of the county.
On motion John Soske was raised 66
head of cattle Of all classes valuation
ell22.O0.
On motion Albert ]. silcock wa
assessed for 1 miles Of fence valuation
$4,000, same having been omitted from
the assessment rolls.
On motion tho Board adjourned to
900 a. m. Friday July 18th, 1901.
Board met pursuant to adjourn
mont 900 Q. m. Friday July 18th, 1901,
present, D. g. Grippsn. ". ". F'orney,
j. W. Sweat and Henry Marty.
Mr.. A. B. Piekenbrock sent Q pro.
test to the Board protesting that A. 4
B. Pickenbrock were assessed too high.
on merchandise. From information
the Board decided that the said assess
ment was just and equitable.
OnSmotion the board adjourned to
9.00a. m. Saturday July 18th, 1901.
Board met pursuant to adjournment
900 q. m. Saturday. July 18th, 1901,
present, D. g. Grippen, j. w. Sweat,
W. w. Forney and Henry Marty.
Tho examination, correction and
equalization Of the assessment books
Of the county, cities and townships Of
the county having been completed and
there being no further business, the
Comfy Board of Equalization on mo-
ton adjourned sine die.
HENRY MARTY,
County Auditor and Clerk Of
Equalization Board.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-07-19

a ss. Solid Gold Fountain Pen Given Ere.
AS . premium with a years sub.
scription tothe Rand McNally Railway
Guide Price of the guide iss3 per
year. The pen cannot be purchased
anywhere for less than So. The two
sent to any address upon receipt of So.
For new Subscribers only. mchlS
AMERICAN RAILWAY GUIDE COMPANY
l62-l74 Adams Street, Chicago.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-07-19

Fat lady-Don't sleep too much; ex-
e%rcise; don't eat fats and sweets. To
reduce flesh rapidly take Rocky Noun.
tain Tea. Acts directly on the fatty
tissues. 35c. Ask your druggists.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-07-19
Time Table,
Hot Springs, 5. D.

& &! 8 iSsa ssi! .ssa An. ; ;SE Sk ksSs sggs,,
points cost n south, and all points west.
TRAINS tHAvx AZ Fo11ows:
No. az. Passenger. daily. Custer.
.sssssssS leaves. i:es pm PM s S,is ss $50 pm.
No. IA. Passenger, daily. Edgemont
and ell points east. west and south
Sleeping. dining and reclining chair cars
(soats freo) ON al through trains. Tickets
sold and baggage checked to all points In
United State0 and Canada.
etc., call ON or write b. d. West, agent, OF. ].
Frances. general passenger agent, Omaha,
Nebraska.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-07-19

h. of A.. Y.-Brotherhood of American
Yeomen No. 1881, meets first and third Thurs
day of each month ut 1: u. .. F. Hall.
Visiting members cordially invited.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-07-19

+ V000Se00e Of
women who work
have written CRATE.
full letters to DR..
R.v. Pierce, whose
FavoriteP rescrip:
tom has cured
their wSmanly ills
and established
their general
health. uFavorite
Prescription es-
tablishes regular
ity, dries un-
healthy and often
sive drains, heals
inflammation and
alteration, and
cures female weak
ness. It makes
weak women
strong and sick
women we'll.
Sick women are.
Pierce by Letter
%indelica.-s quest,
%ar..nations and {
MehtS deemed ne
Clans. All corresI
dress DIR. R. v. Pi
NJ take great plea
fierce's Favorite Pre-
ness.n writes Mrs.
Pauts store, Shelby c
with b~earing-down r
for six years, and wr.
I tried his Favor
bottles cured me II
I thank DR.. Pierce
burden to any one W
a great many of IN
medicine 1 took"
DIR. Pierce's G,
Adviser, in paper
receipt of 81 Q,
expense of ,mailil
r. v. Pierce, Blu
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-07-19

O. E. S,-hieetings occur second Tuesday of
ench month. I.lLIAa NJ. HAtGEES, WIN.
EMILY N. GRIPPEN, Sec.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-07-19

Board met pursuant to adjournment
ct 900 q. NJ, Friday, July 9Th, 1901.
Present, D. g. Grippsn, j. W. Sweat,
w. W. Forney and Henry Marty.
. On motion, Board, adjourned to 900
q. M, Saturday, July 9Th, 1901.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-07-19

40. P.-Ancient Order Pyramids meets
In /. O.IO. +. Hall on the first and third Fri
day evenings of each month. Visiting Pyra-
mids cordially invited TO meet with US.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-07-19

AT. & A. M.-Harmony. Lodge meets at
month. Visiting brothers cordially invited.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-07-19

3. n. A.-Royal Neiehbors Of America meet
the first and third Monday evening Of each
month Ia /, o. o. +. hall. Mrs. G. r.. cramer.
Oroolo; Iues Boils, Recorder.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-07-19

,, u: . .; !. ~ v. e. 4: g. asii. sss eeon d -. Ss
fourth 6aturdays OF The month. -
EluLY n. 0RIHP1Ns Preotoent.
Mantle B. 0R1lN, secretary.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-07-19

Hot Springs Encnmpment No. 80, /. o. @. F.
Meets at 1. o. o. T.. tall on the LIST and 3rd
Saturday evening of ench month. Visiting
Patriarchs cordially invited to meet with us.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-07-19

R. A. M.-Hot Springs Chapter hold its reg.
Mar convocation at Masonic Hall IN the first
Friday evening of each month. Visiting
Companions cordially invited.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-07-19

10. q. Eliot Springs Lodge No. ll2 meets
every Wednesday evening at |. Q. 0. Z. Hall.
Visiting brethren cordially invited to meet
with us.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-07-19

G. A. Irregular meeting. of silas A;
Htrickl and Post, No. l25,GA .6.,on the second
and fourth Saturdays Of each .9nth at,ER.m.
A. &. member cordially invited to meet, with
n. A. 4. STEwART. Commander.
". ". SNtrHsoN, Adjutant.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-07-19

Board met pursuant to adjournment
9 o'clock Tuesday July 9th, 1901, pres
ept D. G. Grippen, W. w. Forney. j.
w. Sweat ane Henry Marty, IN motion
the board adjourned to 3 O'Clock p. m.
Wednesday July 10th. 1901.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-03
SPECIAL TAX STAMPS
IN GREAT DEMAND.
Rush at Office of Internal Revenue
Collector-Redeeming Old
Stamps.

Yesterday was a red-letter day at the Of
point of receipts for special tax stamps.
Ono thousand stamps were sold yesterday
between 8 o'clock, the opening hour, and
o'clock in the afternoon. The receipts from
this source alone aggregated $4,000. The
window closed at o'clock because Of the
immense amount OF work entailed in re-
cording the sales.
OF the 1000 stamps! 500 were for saloon
keepers licenses and the remainder tnciud-
ed sales to brokers. wholesale malt liquor
dealers, country bankers, and others who
come within the range OF the special tax
law. After the window closed orders were
received for 1,500 additional special tax
stampc.
The sale Of the new revenue stamps pro-
crossed steadily yesterday. the total re-
ceipts of the day agsregating $4,000 OF
this amount $4,000 was received from the
sale Of beer stamps.
The force Of clerks was kept busy yes
terday answering questions Of persons who
wished to dispose Of the old stampA To
these persons were given blank amdAvits
which they are to I'LL out and return to the
Collector, who. in turn, will forward the
claim to Washington. II the claim II all
lowed, warrant on the subtreasury for
the amount Of the claim Is returned to the
claimant.
Many callers had only small amounts Of
old stamps to be redeemed, and some Of
| these sold their claims at discount to
persons who were willing to wait the
process Of the law. In many cases the
banks are buying UP the claims of their
customers as matter OF accommodation.