davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
A Literary Light.

a short time aso Il well known writ
ar of London. remembering that he had
mover read the noncanonical books,
went out in search of copy and in
one bookshop after another drew
bank At last he went To his own par
ticuar newspaper shop, which also
dealt in Bibles and light literature.
"IIave you the ApocryphaT he asked.
For moment the young woman be-
hind the counter was puzzled; then,
Frightening, she said. us it a weekly
or monthlyY
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
whnt Ethnn Allen said.

A lecturer on the mistakes of his
tory says that Ethan Allen did not ut
ter at the taking of Fort Ticonderoga
the ringing phrase associated with that
Instead of informing the British com
mander that he demanded the surren-
der of the stronghold lin the name of
the great jehovah and the Continental
congress-" he shouted, "Come out of
that. you old rat!'
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
Actors supcrstitions.

To rehearse a play on Sunday is a
sure sign that that play will not be a
success for the manager ordering the
rehearsal and that salaries will be lost
by all who so participate on the Lords
day. To twirl chair at rchearsals is
just as gooG MS betting on sure thing
that a fight viii disrupt the friendship
of ut least two members and perhaps
cause loss to the management for that
week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03

The French horn or cor de chasse is
regarded 10y some musicians as the
sweetest and mcllowest of all the wind
instruments. In Beethoven's time Il
was little else than the old hunting
horn. which. for the convenience of the
mounted hunter, was arranged in spiral
convolutions. to be slipped over the
head and carried resting on one shout
der and under the opposite arm. The
Germans stlll call it the waldhorn-
that is, forest horn"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
The boundary Line.

A well known judge on Virginia
circuit was recently reminded very
forcibly of his approaching badness
by one Of his rural acquaintances.
ledge" drawled the farmer. lit won't
be very long TO you'll hev to tie
string around yer head to tell how fer
up to wash yer face" -Harpers Maya
zine
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
when the Eyes stick.

Inflammation OF the conjunctiva, or
membrane which shields the front of
he eyeball from the air ard takes the
rub Of the eyelids, Is indicated by the
glued state OF the eyes In the morning
and more especially by their bloodshot
condition. the vessels being bright red
in color and winding about in great ir
regularity. with no discernible order or
Dlan
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
rnnrr, Flour.

Mrs. Youngbride come TO com
plain of that flour you sent me.
Grocer-What was the matter with
1t?
Mrs. Youngbrde-l was tough. |
made n pie with 1t. and il was as much
as my husband could do to cut it,
Philadelphia Press.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
rha mnttn Tint SHIFTED.

1T would be helpful to you" said
the prison visitor, "if you could take
some motto and try to live up to IT,"
That's right" replied the convict.
"Pd like to select. for instance. We
are here today and gone tomorrow. +"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
Her Cooking.

She-You say she won three hus-
bands by her cooking?
He-Thats what she did.
but how did she get rid Of the hus-
bands after she won themY'
oh believe her cooking had some
thing to do with that too. Yonkcrs
Statesman.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
The Modern Method.

Il am writing story of struggling
inventor"
1T won't do" answered the abruptly
critical friend. Inventors don't strug
gle nowadays. They let the people who
are eager TO buy stock do the strug
Ring. Washington Star.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
worny.

Shopkeeper Ito small child. who has
brought back a recent purchased
What's the matter with the cheese,
my dear?
Small Child = Please. father says
when he wants any bait for fishing he
can dig 'em up in our back garden
London King.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
what .por, your Helm. Means.

In this country the helm is put to the
port side of the ship Tor left hand side
looking forwardD ut the order Port
your helm!' The rudder Of course goes
to starboard, and the ships head moves
to starboard. This is the rule Of most
nations. but In Sweden the reverse is
the rule.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
Your Biography.

Here is your biography In a nutshell:
Born. welcomed. caressed. cried. fed,
grew. amused. reared. studied. exam
ined. graduated. in love. loved. engaged,
married. quarrcled. reconciled suffered.
niourned aud forgotten"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03

In the Tyrolean parishes of Mieming
and Rietz the members Of nearly every
household are engaged I'm the making
of rosaries by stringing beads together.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
The Girl From the sc,entinc school.

The Ufrf From the ScfenffHc SchOOI.
Our daughter has at last met her
fate, my dear"
"How do you know?"
"She received several letters from
her admirers this morning. but his was
the only one she didn't fumigate and
sterilize."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03

The July McClure's is notable num-
her. Three of Its contributions are OF
MA ional importance--two sketches Of
Admiral Sampson, ty ex-Secretary
Long and Captain A. y Mahan re-
spectively, aud an article entitled,
Fighting Life in the Philippines. hy
DIR. Henry G.. Rowland. The author ~
this last, as an army surgeon, has been
ampa gning from one end of the arch
ipelngO to the other.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03

Fattery Is often n traffic of mutual
meanness, where, although both par
ties intend deception, neither is de
ccived.-CoIton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03

Barn to rent on Main st also house
on corner Bridge and Congress SITS.
w. X. HETHERINGTON.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
IInsferesI.

Harriet Doesn't Julia use n good
deal Of face powder?
Jenny Face powder! She ought to
belong to the Plastercrs' union.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03

II never" said the illiterate shoe
clerk. forget a mans face that ! have
fitted shoes on."-Los Angeles Herald.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03

Ice cream for families, parties, etc.
at Pierce & Henderson's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
1852 to
Chicago
VIA
Pere Marquette Railway
AND
Graham & Morton Line
STEAMERS.

Leave Belding $50 p. M, leave
Grand Rapids 800 p. m, leave Otta-
wa Beach (steamer) IL p M. reach
ing Chicago ) a. m.
Through tickets sold and baggage
checked at Pere Marquette station.
Returning steamers leave Chicago
daily at S:45 p. m, connecting at Otta-
wa Beach with morning train for all
stations ON Pere Marquette system.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-07-03
ST. JOSEPH DIVISION

Three steamers daily. Leave st.
Joseph 1880 a. IN. daily, Sundays ex-
cepted. p. m and 1920 p. IN. Leave
Chicago $3.50 m and l:30p. IN. daily,
and 1890 noon daily except Sunday.
Graham & Morton Transportation Co.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-04-26
FORMED IN ARIZONA.
Fifteen Million Dollar Concern lncor.
p~orates, as Toes a Big Finan-
cjaj Corporation

Articles of incorporation have been
filed with the county recorder at Phoe.
nix, Arizona, of the Western Iron and
Steel company, with a capital stock OF
$4,000. 900, divided into shares of 500
each. The incorporators and directors
are B. f. Brenning, Marcos Pollock,
William H. Bridges, William G.. Bus
sey, Henry w. Hodge, Irwin c. Stump,
Joseph w. Stanford. Seymour p. Thorn.
as and A. E. P~ierkowski. Acknowledge
ments were taken in New York.
The articles named Phoenix as the
principal place Of business, with an
executive and business branch Office
in San Francisco. The business pro-
posed is smelling and working of steel
and iron in any form, making armor
plate, building ships, railroad locomo-
tives, etc.
The American Security and Trust
company, with a capital stock OF $lO,-
600, 900, has filed articles of incorpora-
ton, also at Phoenix. The incorporat-
ors are Roger o. Odds, Elijah e. Stan
ley and Melvin G. Gray. The principal
office is to be Phoenix, with a branch
at Detroit, Mich. The section defining
the incorporation is a very long one
and includes every conceivable bust
ness that could be carried on in this
country. Hawaii, Philippines, Nicara-
qua and Central America, including
the improvement and construction OF
waterways, harbors, reservoirs, etc.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-04-26

A great many women are subject tc
spells of dizziness, spots before the eyes,
and a ringing noise in the head. These
symptoms are commonly associated with
liver utrouble " as the result of a diseased
condition of the stomach and other or
gans of digestion and nutrition.
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry cures diseases of the stomach and the
allied organs of digestion and nutrition.
1t cures through the stomach diseases
seemingly remote from that organ, but
which have their origin in a diseased
condition of the stomach and digestive
and nutritive system. Hence, cures of
heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, and other
organs are constantly effected by the
use of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery.
There is no alcohol in the discovery"
and it is free from opium, cocaine, and
all other narcotics.
Some dealers ma sffer a substitute as
cjust as goodn as DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. There's more profit
in substitutes for the dealer. There's
more health in the uDiscovery" for you.
Don't be imposed on.
ait is with the greatest pleasure 1 write you
the benefit my mother has received from your
Golden Medical Discovery" says Miss Carrie
Johnson, of townsville, Amherst CO., Virginia.
She suffered untold misery with uterine disease
and nervousness, and had a constant roaring
and ringing noise in her head. After taking
six bottles of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery she was entirely cured"
When a laxative is required use DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-04-26

in full blossom. Cattle are mending
slowly: there has been small loss thus
far.
Mesilla Park-A. NJ. Sanchez-Much
activity this week as water has become
plentiful and there are good prospects
for heavy crops. Season thus far par
ticularly favorable for fruits. Rain is
needed badly, especially for the ranges.
Corn is being planted; wheat is grow
ing well. Alfalfa has been somewhat
backward. but has made good progress
during the past week. Apples. pears
and plums are in full bloom and april
cots and peaches are but. Highest
temperature, 81; lowest, SO; no rain.
Miera = Francisco Miera = Cloudy
weather with rains the past week wet
the ground about three inches, enough
to start the grass. No frosts. Sheep
in poor condition; cattle not so bad.
Ojo Caliente-Antonio Joseph-A
backward spring. Corn is being plant
ed and more than an average, crop will
be put in. Alfalfa is doing well; wheat
and oats look promising. Streams are
quite high and a good supply of water
is assured. Highest temperature, 20;
lowest, 40.
Roswell-W. NJ. Reed-Prospects
never better for a large fruit crop.
Range is in good condition; cattle and
sheep are doing nicely. No frost this
month. Highest temperature, 80; low
est, 46; nc rain.
Roy. Mora County-A. S. Bush
Light showers on the 14th. Apricots
and some peaches were killed by the
recent frost. Grass is coming nicely;
tl,,1 Co.. Xho ,,o.oaoto ar1 GOOD Coz
lambing.
Continued warm weather but without
appreciable rain. Apricots and many
cherry and peach trees in full bloom.
Old alfalfa has a fair start already.
Gardens generally are made and some
early plants are beginning to break
ground. There seems to be NJ present
scarcity of water. Highest tempera-
ture. 70; lowest, 81.
Silver City-Chas. H. Lyons-All
fruits promise excellent crops. alfalfa
is growing finely; planting has begun.
The range is very dry and cattle are
falling off rapidly.
Socorro-Prof. F. A. Jones-Fruit
crop will be large, excepting %apricots,
which will make only half a crop. AL
falfa is growing rapidly. Gardens are
all in and some are Up. Wheat looking
well. Cattle look we'll; the range is
fairly good, excepting some localities
neal Socorro. Water is beginning to
be a serious problem; there is very lit
tie in the Rio Grande.
Teel, Grant County-Hugh A. Teel-
Warm weather; no frost since the LIST
of April. Prospects for fruit are good;
all in full bloom excepting apples.
Planting corn and beans; alfalfa is six
inches high. Ranges are dry; very lit
tie snow in the mountains, but the
bitches are full so far.
Watrous-W. C. Needham-A dry
week: little progress in spring work
owing to the scarcity in irrigation wa
ter. Highest temperature, II; lowest,
81; no rain.
Weber,. II. Biernbaum-The week
started with cloudy weather, but no
rain. There is no rain; the river is
very low, and very little planting can
be done. Pasturage is poor; stock in
poor condition, and farmers are dis
couraged at the prospect.
Woodbury.. j. Woodbury-High'
est temperature, 80; lowest, "a; no
rain.
r. M. HARDINGE,
Ca1- nsr%r
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-04-26
r. M. HARDINGE,
Section Director.
NOTES.

Douglass Johnson visited the school
yesterday morning and was warmly
greeted by ..is old friends.
Prof. Tight has given a series of fine
lectures this week on The Develop
ment of the Modern Half Tone" He
traced the history of the art of making
half tones and on Friday morning
concluded with a talk on Modern Col
or Printing" The presidents lectures
show that he is we'll acquainted with
his subject and has had much expert
ence in printing and engraving.
The senior class have decided to
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-04-26
Fire in Mountains.

There has been a fire today in the
mountains above the hot springs. The
smoke from it could plainly be seen
sweeping across the horizon to the
north of town. How it originated
could not be learned.
Since the foregoing was put in type
word comes to the Optic Office that at
9 o'clock this morning fire started in
the mountains near Mineral Hill, and
is still raging, a large scope OF country
being included in its ravages.-Las
Vegas Optic.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-04-26

have their graduating photos. On Mon
day the class will plant their class tree
on the campus with appropriate cere-
monies and the following program;
Grafton The President
History of Class Tree Planting. 80.
........ IlHuS SnleluS
Poem on Tree. Miss Edna Manwarin
Charge to All Future Glasses who
Song. BY the Glass
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-04-26

DON'T FAIL TO ATTEND THE
GREATEST HOSIERY SALE EVER
ATTEMPTED IN THIS CITY.-LEON
b. STERN.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-04-26
If you desire a good complexion use

Moki Tea, a pure herb drink. 1t acts
on the liver and makes the skin smooth
and clear. Cures sick headache. Csc
and SOC. Money refunded IL it does not
satisfy you. Write to w. H. Hooker &
Co., Buffalo, N. Y, for free samples. ]
H. O'Rielly & Co., and B. H. Briggs &
IN
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-04-26

ooooooouo4 ooooooooo
q FOR MEN, WOMEN AND chill Q
O DREN, UNDERWEAR OF ALL Q
q KINDS AND THE COST is LOW. .
o B. HFELD & co. Q
poooouoooQ ooooooooo
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-04-26
curtainsl curtains!! curtainsuI

CurtaInsI CurtdIHs!! CurtdIHsII
We are showing up to date lace cur
tains in Brussels net, Irish point. Ara
bian net, Nottingham, Bobbinet n
muslin. Albert Febar, 205 Railroad
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-04-26
ROYAL
Baking Powder

There are cheap baking powders,
made from alum, but they are ex-
ceedingly harmful to health. Their
astringent and cauterizing qualities
add q dangerous element to food.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-04-26

The Percales we sell at 8 cents per
ward are very scarce. Leon B. Stern.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-04-26

Deming, the seat of the new county
of Luna.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-04-26

Deming is the great mining center
of the southwest.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-04-26

The "Royal Baker and Pastry
Cook most practical and
valuable of cook books -
free to every patron. Send
full address by postal card
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-04-26

Rupees drug store open ali night.
every night.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-04-26

supply.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-04-26

II you are looking for good meat try
the Union Market. All kinds OF nice
meat. POI West Gold avenue.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-04-26

Hc..ce.
The Rico Cafe serves the best meals
In the city at Is and 25 cents. Short
orders, 8 cents up. Ill North First
street.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-04-26

Deming has a magnificent school
system. Au
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-04-26

ROYAL ,Axrsa POWDER CO., 100 WILLIAM ST. NE" YORK.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-05-29
Hint Of New Alignment.

Chicago. Ill May 22.-Hints at a
m pvement To prevent the renomina-
tion of President Roosevelt and at a
possible cahtion of United States
senators TO push the movement are
said tn he contained in letters from
Senator Cullom to some OF his trust.
ed friends and followers in Illinois.
Chicago men who dabhle in national
politics have heard that Senators
Foraker, Of Ohio; Allison, of Iowa;
Dietrich, Of Nebraska. and Fair
ban Is, Of Indiana. are classed in the
alleged opposition.
Senator Cullum's letters. it is said,
advise his friends to keep close TO
the political situation here with a
view toactionin 1904. The hostility
tothe denomination of the President,
t is said, is implied rather than
clearly expressed in them.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-05-29
Lehm ann Was Found Guilty of Perjury

st, Louis, May l7,-.Iulius Leh.
mann, former member OF the St.
Louis house of delegates, who has
been on trial in the circuit court for
the past three days charged with per-
jury, was found guilty by the jury
this evening and his punishment was
fixed at two years in the peniten.
tiary. The Jury was out two hours
and twenty-three minutes.
Lehman was indicted on state
ment he made before the grand jury,
while they were inquiring into the
deal whereby the Suburban railway
companyis alleged to have offered to
members OF the house and council
Sl35, 600 to pass a franchise giving
that road the right to certain streets
and thoroughfares.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-05-29
Trustees Sale .

Whereas, samuel ". GillilaDd, a single
man, by ms ueec of trlst, dsteu January
10Th, 1870, and recorded in the recorder office
within and tor bates county, Missouri in look
ldl page BIZ, conveyed 10 the undersigned trus-
tee, the following described real estate living
ana being situate IN the county Of Bates, state
OF Missouri, to-wit:
The east half Of lot two l2) In the northwest
quarter OF section one ~ Ia township forty (4O)
vi range twenty -nIne t2gD, containing forty
t4O) acres 'aore or less when con-
yeyance was nrce in trust to secure the
payment OF three ceI tain notes fully described
IN said deed Of trust, and whereas, default has
been made in the payment OF two Of said notes
Tor ffty dollars each, and the annual Interest
on the note tor five hufslieG dollars; and
whereas, according TO the terms and svI,-
ditions Of said deed Of trust, such default
rendered the whole debt due and paya-
Die at once, and the same 10 now past due
and unpaid. Now therefore, al the request of
the legal holder OF said notes ano pursuant TO
the conditions OF sara deed OF truss, will pro. .
ceed 70 sell thu above described premises Il
public vendue TO ths hignes. bic.
der for cash at the east front door
OF the court house, same beisg the east front
door OF the opera house building at the soush-
west corner OF the public square where the cir
cult court lie now held, In the city Of Butler,
county Of Bates and state OF Missouri, ON -
Thursday May 20, 1907,
between the hours Of nine O'Clock in the FORE
noon and five O'Clock in the afternoon Of that
day for tee purpose Of satisfying said debt, In
terest and cost. j. ID. ALLEN,
T-H Trustees.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-05-29

hotel proprietor. at the riskof his
own life. swan To a tree and rescued
two women and a baby. General
Nev, a hotel cook, rescued the land
lords wife from a house in mid
stream. One bridge is washed away
and two Others are in danger. The
food carried away heavy timbers
used Tor walks ON the railroad right
.of-way. On the east side of the
square and East street water flooded
the stores. damaging the stoeks.
Pawnee, Ok, May - towing to
heavy rains. Black Bear ere q over-
aowed its bank last night and Paw
nee is eXperiencinga food. The hot
toms i'll the east part of town are
inundated and water is standing
from one To four feet deep in thirty
FIVE residences. There has been no
loss of lie. The damage tn property
cannot yet be estimated. Train ser.
vice is delayed owing to washouts.
Kingfsher, Ok. May 22.-Addi-
ton all rains last night raised streams
still higher. One more bridge across
kingfisher creek was removed. The
Rock Island bridge across Cimarron
rs rendered unsafe. The route to
Gut hrie is cut off by the wreck oftwo
bridges. 1t will cost the county
S25, 900 to replace the lost bridges.
Small streams are enlarged to rivers.
Passengers going to the q. A. r, en-
ca mpment at Guthrie from north
a nd south are "held up" there.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-05-29
A Most Liberal Offer.

The(St. Louis Mirror is a twenty
eight page paper, i'll magazine form,
edited by William Marion Reedy, as
sisted by staff of contributors com.
prising the best writer's and literary
authorities on all current subjects,
social, religious, scientific, financial.
literary or artistic.
The Mirror is weekly review of
men and affairs; treasury of short
stories and good poetry; paper in
which the best books, best plays and
best music are ably reviewed, and all
topics OF contemporary interest are
given careful attention. 1t is tbeup
to-date paper for the merchant, the
teacher, the professional man. the
student, the politician, as we'll as for
woman and the home.
IT. you will send us Zoe, in silver or
stamps, we will mail the Mirror to
your address for ten weeks.
The MIRROR,
st. Louis, Mo.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-05-29

X c. World.
Almost any big typewriter agency
has displayed, atone time or another
some battered cOntrivance which is
declared TO he ''the first typewriter.
1t is beyond doubt. however, that
this decrepit machine. invented by
r. 7. p. Allen oi Kentucky. forty
vars ago. and now in the United
States patent office, is the real orig
inal
As long ago as liza the British
patent office granted TO Henry Mills.
"a Londoner, papers patent for IAN
article writing machine" Mills ma
chine. however. was too bulky and
altogether impractical. Other type
writing mechanism followed. hut I'M
Ill the Allen invention was accom-.
plished the genuine typewriter did
not come into existence. Allen 3
machine really embodied all the
essential features OF the modern ma
chine. Superintendent Gill. OF the
patent office, vouches for the prior
ity of the invention here pictured.
The r. T. =. Allen above referred
to was the founder Of the Kentucky
Military Institute, and was an uncle
OF the editor of THE TINES. He was
a graduate OF West Point, and was
a Col onel in The Confederate service.
He died in Florida several years ago.