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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25
CRICKET AND WAR.
pose

THE battle of Waterloo was Won on
the cricket fields OF cton,'' IS a Saying that
was attibuted 10 The Duke or Wellington,
and now England IS wondering whether
Mr.. lIip.ing is right in his surnaises that
the defeats of South Africa were lost
through an over devotion to that same
cricket. To-day the army is writing
under the bitter sting OF Mr. lipline's
sarcastic lines, The nannclled fools at
the wicket. and the mudalcd OATS at the
goals"
Bnt though Mr.. kiplins has shown
marvellous powers for sarcasm and force
fui butaaity and ccnsuIc. he has not
evolved any plan that commends itself
10 the average citizen. or even to the great
heads. OF departments as Il remedy for
the present state OF the British army.
We THINK that Mr.. llipling is right in
his Judgment, that for the officers the
ar.ily is the most exclusive and delight
Iui claD on earth. II furnishes q social
standing that is attained nowhere else.
1t surrounds its members with Tie
glamour os red coats and the inspiration
OF martial music. 1T does more. 1t gives
~, occupation for the mind THAI is suf-
llcient 10 keep tho ordinary man from
feeling az il his life were being thrown
away in utter usclcssness, without he
ing sufficiently irkso;ne TO prevent the
british officer from, following his heart s
dsire whether the line be that of the
I.stchiy hounds OF shooting big game in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

expression OF opinion and not as a demon:
strated fact We trust this prediction
may come true. That there have TEEN
many changes that will prove beneficial
We admit, but frankness requires US to
say that many questions that ought to
have been settled By the convention have
zl,ecn referred to the Legislature. Alto
gether we believe the new Constitution
will be a great Improvement on the old.
we are willing to take half a loaf If we
cannot get more, but such is the present
feeling against the convention and its
work. that unless there Is a radical
change in public sentiment, the new Con-
stitution, if submitted to the people. VIII
be defeated beyond doubt.-Bedford DEM
ocrat
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25
SIMMONS NOT DISCHARGED.
No Trouble Between President OF the Union
and hir. WiyhtEar.

There was persistent runor among
the sreet car employees yesterday after
noon to the effect that alotorman George
Sirnmons. of the Clay Street line. and
president OF the Amaisamated Association
Of street Railway Employees. had been
discharged by Superintendent Wigh,man.
of that division
mons was seen last night. and stated
mat there was no truth whatever In the
rrmor.
81 am glad to state for Mr.. Wishtman
and myself" said Mr.. Simmons. that I
Rave not been discharged and there has
been no unpleasantness between US
Mr. Simmons said he had heard the re-
port several times during the AFTERNOONS
but could not ina ine its source
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25
Some Good Advice.

From now until spring is the pest time
In which to transplant trees. II Is 20 De
haped that many Of the property owners
in Buchanan. who have not ALREADY uoiie
SO, will plant trees. Nothing aans NOR
to the attractiveness and comforts Oh .Ale
streets of d town than an apu1loaice "
shade trees. While the streets Oh nu ~.
anan have Eeen greatly improves III LIS. .ii.s
resnect within the past few years there
K. vet room for many trees. the forests
near by contain many varieties, winch
are not only excellent as shade trees Due
are highly ornamental These may ~
transplanted at a. small cost, ana win
l:luc attention will grow rapidly in Size
J. uchanan Banner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25
EARTHQUAKE IN ST. LOUIS.
Two DlstiEc, Stocks Awakened lnhabltant:
from Their Sumbers.
(By Associated Press )

10y aSAoC1dteu tfcSS.
ST. LOUIS, MO, Jan. 2i.-Two distinct
shocks of earthquake were felt in st.
Louis and in many Of the adjoining towns
a few minutes before 5 o'clock this morn
ing. The first shock was light. The sec
ono was more severe. Persons who had
slept through the first shock were awak-
cned by the second The shocks were
accompanied by rumbling sound.
In Clifton Heights west of the city,
the Shocks were very severe, and resi-
dents ran into their yards,4 fearing their
houses would be shaken down.
The shocks were felt distinctly across
the river in Illinois. in East St Louis,
Alton, Quincy, Granite City, and Venice.
In the latter town buildings shook ana
windows ratified so violently that resi-
dents believed an explosion had occurred
in the neighborhood. Shocks were felt at
st. Joseph. Kansas City, and Leaven-
WORTH
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

tended the beautiful tea at Mrs. Duvais
Thursday evening. Mrs. Jacoksss will bs
at No. rs East Franklin Street for IL
week.
Miss Madgc Friedley viii give charm
Ing informal "at home" this al
ternoon from to O'Clock.
Miss Birdie Kaufman. OF Baltimore.
who is visiting the Misses Lang, will be
at home Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Thomas r. Sharp. of Edgewood,
n. C.. will arrive in the city this evening
and will be the guest OF Mrs. John Tyler,
No. 51S West Franklin Street
Mrs. J. NJ Higginson. OF Albemarle,
who has been visiting her mother. Mrs,
Robert Fisher, will leave with Mr.. Hi5-
ginson to-day for her home.
Misses Marie and julia Williamson. OF
Frederick. Nd. are the guests OF Mrs.
John g. Newton, No. 1908 Floyd Avenue.
The Entertainment Committee OF the
Hucuenot Association will meet to-day
at noon at No 313 West Franklin Street
Miss Brewington. of Hannibal, Mo, is
visiting her cousins, the Misses kidwei!s
at No. 1901 IL West Main Street.
Mrs. Y. E. Chaplin has left the city To
spend some time in the South. MISC
chaplin. after attending the wedding OF
Miss boswell, viii visit friends in Staun-
ton.
Mrs. J. II. Matthews. OF aIartinsrille.
Va. is visiting her sister. Mrs. ~ Z.
Shelton, at No. 41S East, Grace Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

iilSlOl tOSl.
DR.. Conan Do3ie was born in 1893 ana
is tall, heavily built man. whose open
air life is evidenced in his face. lie
may. perhaps, be best described as typi-
cally British. Before dcvotins himself
entirely TO writing DR.. Doyle had been
a ships doctor, a military doctor. gem
cral practitioner in both town and coun-
try, and a specialist.
Richmond couldn't stand to lose. The
fact that Prince Henry was to pass within
hailinS distance of Norfolk was too much.
Hence the cards to a reception hoped to
be held in honor of Prince Henry.-Roa-
nokc Times.
John NJ Penniman, a patroman on the
police force in Boston, has been a police
officer for fifty years. He is Claimed to
DC the Oldest policeman in the country.
Here is Georgia philosophy for you in
rhyme:
Before mankin' yer light should shine
So said the Scripter wise:
But some folks amt got light enough
To shine d 'possum's eyes!
Some folks that were a-knowin' here
Won't git to heavens gate;
They only read their titles clear
To Georgy real estate
Atlanta Constitution.
Mrs. Roosevelt is very fond of white
The lady of the White House is said to
have no less than one dozen handsome
new gowns. all white.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25
Prophecy From Bedford.

Mr. Garter Glass ana another member
Of the convention, either of their own will
or at the request of other members of the
convention, have prepared summary
of the work accomplished. This paper
will prove interesting reading. but its pre-
diction that as a result of the action OF
the convention the State taxes will be
reduced 2S per cent. must be taken as an
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25
Supreme Court OF Appeals.

Meyer KS. Meyer. Argued by john A.
Lamb for plaintiff in error and L. O..
Wendanburg for defendant in error and
submitted.
The next cases to be heard are Newport
News and Old Point Railway and Elec-
trio Company VS.. Bradford and Morse and
Rogers VS.. c. and II. Kaufman, Nos IS
and SO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25
Personal AND CRITICAL.

Mrs. Albert Royal Dcimont, formerly
Hiss Bell NLulhall, noted st. Louis
beauty, is in New York city making ar
engagements 10 go CT the stage to make
good the losses cf her husband, who has
been d broker of fortune and misfortune
in ST. Louis, Chicago, and New York for
q number Of years Chicago Chronicle
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

Prominent visitors to Richmond from
other States yesterday included: Mr.. w.
G. Nilkersori, Okeen. Q. r.; Mr.. Howarth
ColmaD OF Rockford. H.; Mr.. Robert
Webster, OF Boston. Mr.. Clifford Stokes.
of Chicago, and Mr. II. G. Haines, Of
Kalamazoo. ali at Murphy's: Mr.. W. NJ.
Spons. OF Charleston; Mr.. James Filbin,
of Crookston. Mimi, and Mr.. J. 3. Way
land of Washington, at the New Ford's,
snd Mr.. c. II. Dishman. OF Pensacola,
Fla, at the Lexington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25
LOST AND FOUND.

>~-~-S--o-@---~-- = -
LOST-CERTIFICATE NO. 1851. DATED
May .. 1883. of the Virginia Fire and
Marine Insurance Company. to Mrs.
Mary A Bell, having been lost, all per-
sons are warned not TO negotiate for
same, as application for q renewal h1s
been made. w. I. COLEMAN, admin
istrator Mrs. NJ. a Bell. deceased.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25
Metropolitan Bank OF Virginia.

Richmond Va. Jan. II, 1902
A GENERAL MEETING OF THE
stockholders OF this Bank is called by
order of the Board of Directors to bs
held a the banking house SATURDAY.
February IS. 1907 at o'clock 2. NJ
II ~ WILLIAMS. Cashier
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25
pAu ROADS AND THE LAW.

The Interesting feature OF the fifteenth
annual report CT the United States Inter
state Commerce Commission. which has
lust been submitted TO Congress. is The
frank confession OF the Commissioners
that they hare been unable to carry some
of the most important provisions Of the
law into effect, and they practically con-
fess that the whole saw is a failure
This goes to show how difficult q thing
it is for the Government to regulate The
business institutions of the country. The
ayowe6 object OF the Interstate Commerce
Commission is to prevent discrimination
in railroad rates, and to Dr2vc1t one
shipper from getting an advantage in
rates over another shipper. But rail
road companies have been prohibited
from making pooling arrangements, and
as a consequence there has been rate
cutting. and the rebate system has been
carried on to an extent that disgusts the
Commissioners.
FOR our part, we are more and more
of the opinion that in order TO prevent
this discrimination and rate-cuttinS ana
rebates of which the Commission COM
plains, the Government must either as
sumo entire control over the railroad and
steamboat lines of the country. or else
it must permit the Transportation lines
to make their own regulations as to
rates. In this day the railroads CT the
country are run upon business piinci-
pies. and it is the disposition of the brainy
men who operate them to make money
for the stockholders; and therefore to build
up the country through which they pass
and maintain uniform rates. It is net 10
the interest of the railroads TO cut-rates
and make determinations and give le-
bates and all that, and we believe that
if they are permitted TO make their own
agreements with each other, the evils OF
which the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion complains would soon disappear.
1t seems to be hard for the people of
this country to understand that the laws
of trade are self-eXccuting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

At the Lexington yesterday were sew
eral tourist parties of man and wife.
Two OF these were: Mr.. ]. 3. Sweisart
and wife, of Philadelphia, and Mr.. and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

REMOVAL NoT1Ct-THE OFFICES OF
H NJ BOYkIN. Division Freight
Agent. and RO. E. JONES. Soliciting
Freight Agent. Seaboard Air Line Rail
way. have been removed to 1905 L. Main
Street next door to PostniIse.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

The University Of Virginia lost its fight
was developed in the course of the contest
that the grand old institution has a host
OF warm friends in the State
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

Dick Croker says ne expects to be buried
IL this country. What? Again?-Wash-
ington Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25
MEETINGS.

Richmond. Va Jan. 10. 1862
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
the Annual meeting of the Stockholders
of TIE CHESAPEAKE WESTERN
COMPANY Will be held at the principal
office of the company. No. f0li L. Main
Street, Richmond, Va, on TUESDAY.
the 2sth day of January. 1907. at tho
hour of II O'Clock noon for the election
az Directors, and for the transaction OF
-uch other business as may properly
come before it.
JOHN C. WARD. Secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

The Kate Weclock Whist Club met
Thursday afternoon. at the residence of
Mrs. Charles Winso, for the first time
this season, and was warmly welcomed
by its old and new members. y spirited
game was played, the highest score be
ing obtained by Mrs. /. n. Jones and
Mrs Charles Todd, north and south,
while Mrs. Knight and Mrs. James d.
Crump won the honors, cast and west
Mrs. Edmund WaddilI will be the charm
ing hostess next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

Richmond. Va. Jan. H. 1902
NOTICE-THE ANNUAL MEETING OF
the Stockholders of the LIFE fNSUR-
ANCE COMPANY OF VIRGINIA Will
be held at the office OF the Company.
No 900 East Broad Street, in the city
of Richmond. at Il O'Clock NJ, WE'D
NESDAY. January %. 1902.
JAS. w. PEGRAM. Secretary
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

SPECIAL. MIpwINTER PRICES ON
Reupholstering and making over Parior
Suites. Couches, Odd Chairs Hair Mat
tresses. etc. at JURGENS FuRNl-
TURE STORE, 4t9-2i e. Broad Street
Address posta, or phone to store or FAC
tory. 1o7-3-11-13 n. Eighth Street. and
our foreman will call on you with q new
up-to-date line OF samples. No charge
for estimates and no hard feelings IL We
don't get the workout We usually do.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

tended the beautiful tea at Mrs. Duyars
Thursday evening. Mrs. JacoksSs will bs
at Ne. 10 East Franklin Street for Il
week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

A coy cup of tea was enjoyed yester-
day a, the residence of Mrs James Cas-
kie, who entertained in honor OF Miss
Sue Tunstal!, OF Washington, who is her
guest. at the tea table. which was laid
with a. handsome BattenburG tea cloth.
Miss Annie Gray presided, and served
the cup that cheers but not inebriates.
Mrs Caskie was assisted in receiving
by Miss Tunstall and Miss Leila Gray.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

Well known Virginians registered at the
various hotels yesterday were: Mr.. E.
r. Hines, of Lynchburg. and Mr.. Martin
Williams of Pearisburg. at Murphys: Mr..
S. NJ. Wilkes. of Staunton; Mr.. C. C.
Mitchell, of Newport News; Mr.. r T..
Henry, Mr.. a I Dold. and Mr.. w. T..
Jacobs, at the New For(l's.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

Miss Birdie Kaufman. OF Baltimore
who is visiting the Misses Lang, viii b
"at home Sunday afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

II referring to the statement that the
Board OF Supervisors Of Halifax county
had ordered their proceedings to be pub
lished in the county paper, che South Bos-
ton Times SAYS:
Fact is that at its last meeting the
Beard OF Supervisors OF Halifax county
decided, by motion. not to have the pro-
cecdiHgs OF each meeting published. thus
resembling n resolution passed at a former
meeting, which requested bids from the
county papers to publish the proceedings
OF each meeting.
Let the law be go amended as to COM
pc: The boards to print their proceedings.
Publicity is the srea moral agency Of the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

The Woman's Club will be thronged
this evening, the occasion being the en-
tertainment of Miss Marie Sheadlock, Of
England, who will delight her hearers
on The Fun and Philosophy of Hans
Andersons Fairy Tales" Miss Shead-
lock is a great friend Of Madame Sarah
Grand, and has wilton several French
poems herself, her motto being Laugh
ter" the sign OF highest mental develop
ment This is her first visit to America.
and she comes highly endorsed by the
English press, and promises to be one
of the most brilliant entertainments yet
given at the club. Gentlemen escorts are
to be invited and no bonnets worn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

Hiss Madgc F'riedley viii give charm
Ing informal "at home" this al
ternoon from to o'clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25
SPECIAL NOTICE.


NOTICE. HAVE THIS DAY SOLD TO
f. ANTOINE my entire stock OF groce-
ries. liquors. good will etc, at No. LIZ
North Eighteenth Street.
w. &. MORRISON.
NOTICE. HAVE THIS DAY AP-
pointed PHIL TR+tMA my gent TO buy
and sell for cash only.
r. ANTOINE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

WANTED FOR u S. ARMY: Able
bodied. unmarried men between ages of
good character and temperate habits who
can speak. read and write English For
further information apply to RECRUIT
ING OFFICER, no East Broad
WANTED. GOOD BREAD BAKER AP-
ply No 40 West Broad Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

At Murphy's yesterday was Mr.. T. s.
Baskerville. 4, leading business man OF
Clifton Forge and widely known through
out the State. Mr. Baskerville is ac-
companied by his wife.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25
WANTED.

WANTED-YoUNC; MARRIED COUPLE
desires by February LIST. pleasant FUR
niShed ROOM with board in private
family location on Church bill prefer
red; best of references can be given Ad-
dress wv. L. care Leader Office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

Two well known business men Of Nor
folk were registered at the New Ford S
yesterday. They were Mr.. AZ. D. Pender
and Mr.. S. H. Weiscl.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

From Blackstone. Captain J. NJ. Harris
was in the city. Captain Harris brother.
Major Harris, is now in Richmond I'M
dcrgoing treatment in a. hospital.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

Mrs. Thomas r. Sharp. OF Edgewood
n. T.. will arrive in the city this evening
and will be the guest OF Mrs. John Tyler,
No. 5l5 West Franklin Street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

' :
Barharisville. Va, Jan. IS. 1902.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

Mrs. John Kerr Branch has issued IN
,,;ta tons for a large Eat home" whic
will be given next Thursday from t
! o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

The large mahogany table was laid with
Battcuburg mats, tho center Being d large
silver bowl, flied with carnations and
nignonette; alternating at the corners
were silver candelabra and cut-glass
vases filed with uarcissEs.
The parlor was mass of American
Beauties. and to one corner was the
punch table, which was presided over by
Mrs. G.. A, Davenport.
Vases OF American Beauties were placed
in the hall, and during the hours about
one hundred and fifty people called and
rartook of Mrs. Aliens hospitality.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25
wANrEp-mALE EELP.

100000
ACTIVE. RELIABLE MAN TO REPRE-
sent large manufacturing company
locally: absolutely no canvasstng: adj
vancement to right party: salary %lS
weekly. Address w. ]. U11L, - CHEST
nut Street. Philadelphia, Fa-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

Mr.. Walter Mercer. of the Wednesday
Club, will be present with a part of his
children's chorus.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

Mr. H. NJ White of White Hall, one
of the most prominent lumber and rail
road contractors in the State, was al
the Lexington yesterday. He is in the
city on business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

Mr.. John A. Mallory. High Constable
of Petersburg, is in Richmond for a few
days stopping with friends. Mr. Mallory
is one of the most striking figures in
public life in the State. He will remain
here for day or SO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

Mrs J. Fl. Matthews OF Martinsville.
Va. is visiting her sister. Mrs. y. Z.
Shelton, It No. 41s East Grace Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

Mrs. William Harrison Jacokes OF
Garksburs. W. Va tnee MISS Nu.n
Floyd. was among tia xuest5 Wno az
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

Mr.. W. j. Raymond, a widely known
Virginan. accompanied by his wife, was
at the Lexington yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

Mrs. Otway Allen gave one Of the most
elegant entertainments of the week yes
terday. in honor of her guest, Mrs. Ar
thur Middleton Rutledge, OF Louisville,
Kentucky The entertainment was in
the nature of a reception luncheon. or
buffet luncheon, as it IS sometimes called.
and was between the hours of and 1
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

Mrs. John Harrison will entertain a.
whist next Wednesday afternoon inc
game commencing at o'clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

The Emma Andrews Whist Club WAS
6eIjyhtfully entertained by Mrs. Samuel
wallace at her home on Shafer Street
yesterday afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

One Of the largest farmers of the State,
Mr.. Q. A. Epes, a near relative of the
late Congressman Sidney P. Epes, and
enc Of the leading citizens of Motto
way county, was at the Lexington yes
terday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-25

The house was a. bower of flowers
entirely Illuminated by shaded candles,
the dining-room being artisticalIy decor
ated in carnations, mignonette and mar
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-04
Schedule for Friday.

Teachers often find the develop
ing" process discouraging. A young
minister, seeking to impress the beau
tics of nature upon his class of East
Side boys. had been describing the
gradual unfolding of the springtime.
Pausing impressively at the end of his
speech, he asked:
Nov tel me. boys. in your own
language. what comes in the spring?7
The rent mani" quavered a pathet
ic little treble.
Again the developers enthusiasm
was chilled when urging upon his
pupils the importance of attendance
upon the Friday evening exercises.
Z Remember, children, said the pas
Tor, our church is open on Friday as
we'll as on Sunday o. me Sabbath
lay we have the regula~ 7erning and
evening services. N-'T''--Eith q
blandly expectant look what do We
have on Fricay?"
Fresh fish. sir.r answered the
boys.-Judge.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-07-04
The Worlds Sheen.

According to official reports the
wool industry of the world has under
gone a marked decline within the past
few years. The number of sheep in
Europe has decreased 10000, 900 or 10
per cent, in ten years. In 1873 there
were 25,000,000 sheep in Germany; in
1897 the number was only IL 100000.
Since 1880 Spain has decreased her
sheep holdings by so per cent Hun
gary, as compared with 1870, has only
one-third of a supply. The fiocks of
Great Britain. France, and the rest of
Europe, Russia excepted, are not in
creasing, for all available land has
been utilized for years. Russia is the
only old world country which is in
creasing its sheep supply, and even
there the increase is not rapid. 1t is
said that the Australian flocks are
falling off rapidly. In Argentina mil
lions of sheep were destroyed by the
floods of 1900, and the natural in
crease has not more than one-half
overcome the depletion. In the Unit
ed States there are fewer sheep than
there were ten years ago, but it is
noticed that the numbers are again
slowly increasing.