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PATIENT is RELIEVED
BY A GOOD SAMARITAN
Miss Amelia Fields, of Third Street
Southeast, Robbed by Stranger, Who
Ministered to Her in Her Illness.

Miss Amelia Fields, of 1109 Third
Street southeast. paid high for medical
treatment yesterda.v. She was taken
sick on street car near Four-and-a-
half Street and Missouri Avenue south
west. She left the car and sat down
on bench in park. A middle-agsd
white woman accosted her, and extended
sympathy when she learned of Miss
Fields illness. The woman even Of
fered to go for medicine. Returning.
she gave Miss Fields dose of dark
liquid from small bottle.
The patient recovered sufficiently to
continue her homeward journey. She
discovered later that $50 was missing
from her pocket book, which had con-
tanned $4S prior to her encounter with
the sympathetic stranger. A descrio-
tion of Miss Fields female synpathizer
was furnished the police, but 1t is feared
she will not be apprehended
The Washington times., 1902-10-03
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

CHICAGO, Oct. Wheat was strong
early. but easier later. December closed
u lower, while May was " lower, COM
pared with yesterdays close. Most of
the news was bearish Semi official re-
ports Of the Russian crop made it sixty
million bushels greater than last year
English markets were only steady,
while Paris was up little. Supplies
of wheat in the United Kingdom were
100000 less October i than at the same
date last year. There was little de-
mand here from millers, but no shipping
business.
Corn was again the center of specu-
lative interest. Prices scored a sharp
advance all around under general COM
mission house buying. but the advance
met liberal sales on the part of the
leading local holders, who were willing
TO take profits. This caused some re-
action from top prices. One of the
fresh influences today was the rain in
the Southwest. where the trade has been
counting on increased receipts of con-
tract grain.
There were predictions of more rain
in that section tomorrow. Cash corn
advanced cents, and October was equal
ly strong. Local sales were 150. 900
bushels, No. 8 yellow. on the basis of
Ga cents C. 1. I. buff, against 6Oc yes
terday.
Oats followed the other grains, and did
not hold the early top prices There
was very liberal buying OF December by
local professional SPECTATORS, and also
some buying of May. The general trade
was larger than usual, but it plainly
took its inspiration from the corn
market.
Provisions were higher. Higher mar
kets for corn and hogs, and liberal
buying of January product by a heavy
local grain trader made higher pro-
vision market, but It ultimately fol-
lowed the course Of grains, and respond
ed to rather free realizing sales. Thu
close was steady. and not far from yes
terday's closing prices on most items.
October ribs scored an advance of 10
cents. and the advance was only checked.
by offerings from the leading holders.
Stocks of provisions here are about al.
expected, all showing moderate de-
creases.
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THE COTTON MARKET.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2.-Cotton was a
trifie higher early owing to heavy rains
in Texas, and expectations of bullish
Government report tomorrow, but later
on prices fell away owing to general
liquidation, partly, it was said. Cor
large long interests in Wall Street
and elsewhere, and a disposition to even
up and await developments. Some pri-
vate crop reports were more favorable
and an impression gained ground that
perhaps after all the Government re-
port would not be quite SO bad as has
been generally expected-that is, some
thing above 60, rather than something
below.
The market closed easy, with Quota
tions 5 to points lower. as compared
with yesterdays closing prices.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Washington, Oc-
! tober 13, 19Oo.--Notice to connect lots in the
City OF Washington. District OF Columbia: with
sewers and water mains: To William A. Fanlk-
her. owner of west 1867 feet front of lot d,
in square 1858, by the depth thereof (embrac-
ing premises known as GALS st. nw); Joseph
Williams, owner of east $40 feet front OF lot
H. in square 653. by the depth thereof (eInbrac-
ing premises known as 1901, 1903, and 1905
South Capitol ST.; William II. Chappelear
owner Of south 81 feet front of lot s. in square
~. by the depth thereof tembracing premises
known as 52I and 500 oath St nw9; Barring
ton X. West. owner OF lots and +, in square
l2 (embracing premises known as I23 and
I25 21st st. nw.l; Hattie +. Melbourne. owner
OF the north 22.9G feet front of lot 16, in
SQUARE Sos. by the depth thereof embracing
premises known as 10 sth st. se.); Ellen J.
O'Conncll, ,wner of the east 400 feet front
OF lot IA, in square 620, by the depth thereof
embracing premises powAl as 70 st. nwD;
James W. Patterson, owner Of lots 81. 2S. 81,
and 80, in square sol embracing premises
Marion W. Mccullough, owner of lot go, in
square. 1889 (embracing premises known as
3l2l st. nw.). You. and each Of you. are
hereby notified to connect the lot or lots above
mentioned, ana owned by you respectively,
with the public sewer and water main in such
manner that any and all drainage OF such lots,
whether water or liquid refuse of any kind,
shall flow into said sewer; the work to be
done in accordance with the regulations gov
erning plumbing and house drainage in the
District of Columbia. and in case you shall
fail or neglect so to do within thirty days
from this notice the Commissioners Of the Dis
trict OF Columbia will cause such connection
to be made. and will assess the expense OF the
same. together with the expense of this adver-
tisenent, as n tax against each lot aforesaid
respectively. according to the provisions of tie
pct of. CONGRESS entitled "An act TO provide
for the drainage of lots in the District OF
Columbia" approved May l9 1895. By order
of the Board of Commissioners OF the Distrio.
of Columbia, WILLIAM TINDALL, Secretary.
oco 2 10 II
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WASHINGTON STOCK MARKET

Sales-Traction. 4G125; Central Ma
tional Bank. 10@290; 10@290; Chesa-
peake and Potomac Telephone, 5Q45;
Washington Gas, 25@76; 25@76; 5@76:
25M76; Lanston, 255@115s; 1S@111s; 500
1lM. After cali-Central National
Bank, 106295; Mergenthaler, 10@1S6; 10
G1S6; Traction, 50@124%.
RAILROAD BONDS,
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LOANS OF $40
MONEY TO LOAN.

TO LOAN-s50, 90 on first mortgages, at low
interest; from to wears; prefer to loan it
in two sums of about $4,000 each. CHAPLIN
BROWN, 1923 John Marshall Place told Az st.
nw.) e3O-tf
MONEY TO LOAN at 3ia to per cent, in SUMS
OF 81, 900 to Sl0.000 on d. G. real estate: pay
on and per cent mortgage and begin anew;
all transactions conducted with economical cor
sideration for borrowers. WM. II. SAUNDERS
& CO. l4O7 + ST nw
The Washington times., 1902-10-03
New York Stock Exchange, October 2

The following table shows the highest.
lowest. and last prices of oil stock sold
on the stock exchange today in amounts
OF LOCO shares or more, and the net
changes from yesterdays closing prices:
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Money Loaned Salaried People,

Retail merchants teamsters, boarding houses.
without security; largest business in s2 prin.
eipai cities. ToLNAN. Room l0l, esa 18th ct.
NV, mia-a
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MARKET AWAITS RESULT
OF COAL CONFERENCE
Government Bonds.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2.-The following
shows today's closing quotations for
Government bonds as compared with
Yesterday;
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LEGAL NOTICES.


SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT Or
COLUMBIA. HOLDING PROBATE
This is to give notice that the subscriber,
who was, by the Supreme Court of the District
OF Columbia, granted letters of administration
en- the estate OF George Breitbarth, has. with
the approval OF the Supreme Court Of the Dis
trict Of Columbia, holding Probate Court.
appointed MONDAY, THE 10Th DAY OF OC-
TOBER, 1902, AT 10 O'CLOCK A. NJ, as the
time, and said court room as the place, TO.
making payment and distribution from said
estate, under the Courts direction and con-
troll, when and where all creditors and persons
entitled to distributive shares or legacies or
residue, are notified to attend, in person or
by agent or attorney duly authorized, with
their claims against the estate properly vouched.
Given under my nand this 25th day OF Sep
tember, 1902.
LILLE BRErrBARTH, Admx.
BY JOS. A. BURKART, Attorney.
{seai.) JOHN R. RoUzER.
Deputy Register OF Wills for the District Of
Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court.
se26-oc3 10
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SUPREME COURT Or THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA, HOLDING PROBATE
CUURT.-No. 1o9sS. Administration.
This is to give notice that the subscriber, of
the State of New York. has ontained from the
Probate Court OF the District of Columbia let
tiers testamentary on the estate of John Wag-
rer. late OF the District of Columbia, deceased.
All persons having cisims against the deceased
are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with
The vouchers thereof. legally authenticated, to
the subscriber or before the 18TH DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, A. d. 1893; otherwise they may
by law be excluded from all benefit of said
estate.
Given under my hand this 18th day of Sep
tember, 1902.
(Seal.) WILLIAM DAVIES,
Care WOODWARD l. LOTHROP,
43s Broadway, New York.
Attest: JOHN X. ROuZER,
Deputy Register OF Wills for the District OF
Columbia, Clerk OF the Probate Court.
FREDERICK C. HANDY. Attorney.
sel9, ,26-ocS
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Bond Market Strong.

Bonds were strong with Union Pacific
Ccnvertibies. Pennsylvania Warrants,
Oregon Short Line Fours, Green Bay
and Wisconsin Debenture BIS, and Con-
eolidated TohIcco Fours the leaders.
On curb. Northern Securities, Rock
Island shares. United States Realty, and
Montreal and Boston Copper were the
features.
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PROPOSALS.

SPECIALS.-OFFICE OF THE COMMISSION
ERS d. c., Washington, d. c., October l,
1902 SEALED PROPOSALS will be received
a, this office until Il O'CLOCK NOON, Oc-
TOBER Is, 1902, for furnishing cast IRON spe
cials Specifications and blank forms OF pro-
posas may be obtained at this office. By order
OF the Board OF Commissioners OF the District
of Columbis WILLIAM TlNDALL, Secretary.
oc3-f -eySu
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FOREIGN MAILS.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. POSToFFICE, NOTICE.
Should be read daily, as changes may occur at
any time
FOREIGN MAILS are dispatched 10 tlH ports
of sailing daily, and the schedule OF closin9s
is arranged on the presumption Of their un-
interrupted overland TRANSIT. For the week
ending October 4. 1902, the last connecting
closes will be made from the MAIN OFFICE
as follows:
Transatlantic Mails.
FR1DAY-(c) At 1:25 p. m. for FRANCE.
per S. S. La Gascogne, from New York, via
Havre. Mails for other parts of EUROPE must
be directed per S. S. La Gascogne."
(c) At 1l:25 p. m. for NETHERLANDS di.
rect, per S. s. Noordam, from New York. Mail
must be directed per s. S. Noordam.''
(c) At ll:25 p. m. for BELGIUM direct, per
S. s. Finland from New York. Mail must be
directed 'Per 8. s. Finland"
(c) At 11:25 p. m. for SCOTLAND direct, pei
S. S. Ethiopia, from New York Mail must bs
directed per s. S. Ethiopia.
tc) At rs p m. for DENMARK direct, per
S. s. Hekla from New York. Mail must be di-
rected "Per 8. s. Hekla."
(c) At 11:25 p. m. for EUROPE, per s. 9.
Etruria, from New York, via Queenstown.
Mails foY Sn,fh and Central America
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WHY PAY 10 PER CENT
When you can get the money from us at q
much lover rate? Loans in any amount on
No charge for preparing papers. Private offices.
All Business Strictly Confidential.
Suite Al. Phones. Main 1Os and West "a.
National Loan and Investment Co.,
Private Bankers,
Home Life Building, 18th and G Streets,
Opposite Treasury. Entrance on G st.
eelQ-90t
The Washington times., 1902-10-03

FOR sALE-Young bird dog, highly bred. 1888
Providence st., Brookland. ml-s
FOR sALE-Two fine fox terrier puppies. 80 9th
ST. Sc. mig
FOR SALE-Timber, 3x12, sxs, ETC.; Georgia
and Virginia; under market price. Apply
POWER HOUSE SITE ml-3
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Sterling Weakens.

The most pronounced effect was dis
played in the sterling exchange mar
ket. where the rates advanced. Toward
the close sterling weakened because of
the withdrawal Of one of the steam
chips which was booked to sail on Sal
urday, but closed higher than yester-
daS
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NOLTE, s2i 9th st. NV, is constantly receiv-
Ing the latest and most attractive designs in
Wall Papers, and papers rooms from $500 up.
Call and investigate for yourself and be con.
einced. m1A-d
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-23

Mrs. Gammell aud children, Of
Calvert, are here visiting relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Knox Howard left
70 visit in Navasota.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-23
ENTHUSIASM FOR cASNERY.
The Farmers Came In Yesterday With
Liberal Subscriptions.

II the business men Of Bryan do
not come 10 the scratch with "A can
merry, there will be "a lot Of disap-
pointment among the farmers Of this
section. The committee Of the truck
growers association came Ia ycster-
day aud reported $4,000 stock sub
,cribed by farmers. Numbers Of
farmers who talked with the Eagle
reporter said they were extremely
hopeful that the plant would be- put
In, aud If 80 they would plant ac-
cordingly. One farmer said he would
not plant stalk Of cotton II the can-
merry was put in, because the weed,
around his place are full of boil
weeyils, aud he fears the cotton
crop will be- extremely short whore
planted.
Prof. Price Of the 4. d NJ. College
says II the business men of Bryan
take double the stock already sub
scribed by the farmers, 10 will build
and capitalize "a cannery Of sufficient
size for Bryan. lie speaks from his
experience In building and equippiug
the College cannery.
The action Of the farmers iusures
plenty Of STUFF 20 can, which Is the
usual cause Of failure Of canneri"s,
where they do fail 10 pay. Having
gotten rid Of this main objection,
10 is earnestly hoped the movement
will 90 forward % success.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-23
Mrs. l.. A. Lineoln.

Mrs. l.. a. Lincoln died at her
home In bryan, yesterday, AT 1896
q. M, aged 70 years. The funeral
will take place from the residence
this afternoon, at { o'clock. and
friends and acquaintance are in
yitod 90 attend.
Mrs. Lincoln has been resident
OF Bryan about thirty years and had
the esteem Of all who knew her rs
am upright. honorable woman. who,
Iaborins uudcradversities Of fortune,
bravely battled with the serious
problems of life.
Mrs. Lincoln leaves daughter,
Miss Mary Lincoln, at her home here
iu Bryan, and "a SON, George Lincoln,
ut Nairn. La Beside, these, no
relatives are left iu this country.
Tho agents commission We give
YOU on your wall paper purchase will
pay the expense OF hanging IT,.
Phone for our sample book II you
want "a selection.
70 Wilson * jenkins.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-23
00000003 . 50000960

Mrs Dolph Newman left for Hous-
TON yesterday Co join her husband.
F.Z. Leo and w r. McCutcheon
were here from Marlin yesterday.
a big stocl. of ladies' welt sole
shoes. uy,rgaitor,, felt slippers and
mems wool gloves and socks az
Norwood'-. q
Uncle Mark Wilcox was iu the
city yesterday and gave the Eagle a
call.
Fouud-A ladies cape or Jacket on
the college road. owner may proc
cure same 10y calling at the Eagle
office 81
Miss Lucy Barry returned 20 Nava-
sofa yesterday after "a visit 10 Mayor
aud Mrs. J. =. Mooriug.
For Remit room cottage now oc-
cupicd by Prof II. o. Allen. Barn.
garden. etc. Possession March lst.,
apply to ;. W. Hisss. ~
Send us your prescriptions. We
insure quick services and deliver
them free at your door.
20 Wilson 4 Jenkins.
Miss Vorna SELLERS and Miss Bcuna
smith, of Mlllicau, were visitor, 90
the city yesterday.
We have just received a beautiful
line Of new window shades IN Hol-
land linen and other materials. all
colors. Wilson q jenkins
Misses McCouuico entertained "a
merry party OF young people Friday
night at the homo OF their parents,
Mr.. and Mr., 4. d. McCouuico.
II you are going 10 paper a room
or your residence, phone as for our
new wall paper sample books. We
give YOU the agents commission.
70 Wilson u Jenkins.
Mr.. ID. A. Hortmon has fitted up a
store room adjoining his blacksmith
shop and will iu q few days receive a
stock Of busgics. harness, lap robes,
whips. etc. This branch of the
Business will bc in charge of Mr..
John Hornnan, who has moved back
10 Bryan from Rosebud.
Burt Norwood is agent for the
fashionable aud up-to-date New
Idea Patterns, iOcents each. These
patterns are guaranteed perfect in lit
when cut according 90 directions. y
our label ON your prescription in
surcs reliability. our department is
in cnarge Of two registered pharma-
cists and We do not substitute.
IN Wilson 4 Jenkins.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-23
LOCAL NEWS.
a pIannpol, upannpnjlDlii1il

Hardy Newton went to Houston
yesterday.
For Sale-My residence, lots not
\. Iuded. Apply to II. c. Robinson. "a
,,o.qk Daly left for Houston
vsrd,y
HB steele. Of Stoole's store, was
hers yesterday.
4 Just received AT Wagner q Bran
dons a complete line Of Drew, Selhy
4 Cos iadis. fine low cut shoes. 6J
Jrdge WI Moore was here from
Nysr Yesterday.
Rsvs.C. Martin, of steep Hollow,
wa here Yesterday.
For Rent-Room In the Smythe
buliing ovsf postoiiice. Apply 10
T. l. M,lanis IS
wv. Bor.on was among the wish
t5r. 10 the city yesterday.
". A. Notary, Of lola, was In
Bryan yesterday.
Wagner a Brnudou ale showing an
up.,o.d,ia line oil colonial and high
lace sandals. o'
Dr. ] A. Burk was here from
rme. county yesterday.
Rev ; R. McCluus, OF Harvey,
!. 20 he city yesterday.
TIE bs.t cattle and hogs that can
found afs purchased by Franklin
10, % supply their customers. 20
Jobr Darsi vas here from Madi-
! county y,sierday
ne Central Texas fair will be held
.,,b.rllGi6 and Il. Keep the
A., IN mind and buy your meats
m Franklin Bros. 40
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-23

+. \. Capps was here from Bench
Icy yesterday. Mr.. Chpps lately re-
cciycd q handsome Aberdeen Angus
ten months old buli from ENcello,
Mo-. aud the animal IS undergoing
incubation TO prevent Texas fcyera
the \. ~ NJ. College.
II good bread is what, you want,
and II you don't object 20 supporting
q flrst-class home institution. call ON
The Texas Bakery. OTTO Bplhme.
Gift Proprietor
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-23
Christian Church.

Services today as follows: Sunday
school, 9:i5 a. M; devotional, II a.
M; Lords supper, li;ij a. m.;
preaching, li:aO, subject, "rhe
Lords supper; childrru's song
service, 1880 p. M; preaching, 7:ao
p. M, subject, Gods CommonGa-
ton" The public invited.
Jewell Howard, Pastor.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-23
Hogan's Alley.

Hogan's Alley, a three-act farce,
was first Introduced rs cartoon in
the New York Journal. The piece
was written by Joe Flynn, the ac-
knowledged king Of the celtic stage.
The yellow Kid and all the tenants
of the alley are all charters seen in
every day life. The fun comes In
rapid succession, the laughing habit
follows. The piece has had the
largest and most successful run of
any farce in the east and has broken
ali records. They are here Tuesday,
February 18th. 69
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-23
Texas Bakery Booming

The good bread baked by the Texas
Bakery in their fine new oven. il
gaining lots Of patronage for the big
home bakery. The finest bread.
cakes, etc. baked in your town. The
salesroom has been completed, aud
is commodious and neat. Call on
Otto for your bread. Cliff
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-23
Ordinance

BE IL ordained by the City Council
Council Of the city OF Bryan: That
the election Of city officers rp-wIt,
Mayor auJ two member, of tI. ,ity
Council shall be- held toy the qualified
voters OF said city ut The CITY Hall
boz bryan, on the first Tuesday iu
April next, 10 being the first day of
said month said election tu %, held
in accordance with city charter and
ordinances aud the state law govern
ing elections. .. = Mooring,
G.. VI. Spell, Mayor.
City secretary. 6Jti
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-23

On sale at Wagner n Brandon's,
all the newest styles in oxford ties,
vici and patent kid, with light soles,
or heavy extension soles with mill
tary heels. 80
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-23

New people are continually coming
To Bryan 10 make their homes, and
they will make no mistake 10y call
ing upon Franklin Bros. for all kinds
OF fresh meats aud market products.
~
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-23
Episcopal Church.

Services will be- held sunday at II
a. M. aud Up. m. All are welcome.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-23
Sanitary Notice.

All persons draining waste water
from any source into the streets, OF
draining same OF through pipes IN
such manner that b. runs into the
streets, are hereby notified Goo dis
continue IL at once.
73 W. n. oliver, Health Onicer.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-23
70 cure uyspepsIa and IndIae.tIon.

Sour Stomach or Heartburn. take Rss
Dyspepsia Tablets. All druggists ars
authorized 10 refund money II they
fail 10 cure. Price so cents. N. H.
James. the lending druggist. Bryan,
rexAs.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-23

A long spell Of sickness is some
times due TO inferior drugs used in
your prescriptions. We use Mercks
x Squibbs' chemicals, the very best
and never substitute. Try us
and watch the results Of pure drugs.
20 Wilson & jenkins.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-23

Services rs usual az the Methodist
church today. Preaching 40 u "a. m,
aud az night by the presiding elder,
Rev G.. a. Hooper.
We have "a beautiful line OF two,
three and four strap sandals, iu Wei
Kid, patent Kid aud patent corona
leather. Wagner N Brandon.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-11-21
$500 REWARD.

We, the undersigned stockmen here.
by agree to pay u reward Of $500 for in
formation leading to the arrest. and
conviction of any person or persons
running, driving, logging or other
wise molesting u cattle upon the
public range. We further agree to
pay a reward OF 800 for information
that will lead to the arrest aud convic-
ston OF any party or parties riding or
working any horses belonging to the
undersigned.
Signed:-Harris Franklin Live Stock
Co, Ltd, Western Ranches, Ltd, The
Sheidley Cattle Co., Lake. Tomb & Co.,
J. M. carey & Bro, Patton Live Stock
Co., E. Holcomb, Conner Bros, g. K
Howard, Mike Quinn, Corbin Morse,
q. A. Dawson and DIhamet Il Co.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-11-21
Book Plates.

The question of the use of the family
coat Of arms vexes the American very
seriously. Originally all book plates
Were heraldic. That was In an age
when people generally could not read
and when the blazon Of each family. as
shown on wearing apparel or small be-
longings, was as well known and quick
ly distinguished as an autograph or
photograph today. In the main, 1t is
safe to advise Americans not to use
coat armor on their. book plates. The
uncertainty of the actual right to arms
and the extreme difficulty Of getting a
drawing that M knows is ~undeniably
correct in every detail are strong rea,
sons against its use. Heraldry Is too
exact q science to admit Of liberties,
and it is no small achievement to draw
the coat of arms with absolute correct
ness and yet with artistic feeling.
Though it is not very generally prac-
5ticed, it is legal to copyright the book
plate design. At least two plates are SO
protected in this country. This would
seem to leave a door open for those who
wish to secure for themselves a per-
sonal distinguishing mark, a quasi
heraldry, for the drawing may be In
heraldic form as well as in any other
Century.