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The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-25
DRANK cARB0Llc ACID.
Two Year-0ld Negro Takes Poison by
Mistake, But Will Live.

A colored infant, scarcely two years
old, who lives with its parents at 1872 G
Street southwest. drank quantity of
carbolic acid by mistake yesterday after
noon. and was sent TO the Emergency
Hospital fer treatment. The child is out
cut Of danger.
The name OF the child is Charles Nc
carthy. Through an oversight a bottle
of carbolic acid had been left on a small
table in one Of the rooms of the house.
The child managed TO get hold of the drug
while its parents were cut. Only small
quantity Of the acid had been taken when
II was discovered.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-25
TWO WILLS PROBATED.
Lewis Ransom Leaves Estate to Two
Women,

The will of the late Archie Lewis Ran
son. dated April instant, was filed yes
terday for probate. The testator directs
the following disposition Of his property;
To his beloved and esteemed friend.
Addie Nash" his dwelling house at Fair
field, Rockbridge county. Va. to another
friend. Elizabeth Conrad, an Insurance
policy for SCI. in the Eureka Mutual Aid
Society. OF Baltimore. together with the.
remainder of his estate. ne r-'f
Mrs Mary E. Mcpherson, by her will.
dated March 20 last. leaves her estate in
trust TO her brother. Samuel J. Spearing,
executor. in trust, with instructions to
distribute 1t as follows; ....Jl
To Samuel J. Spearing, $1,000. for the
benefit Of her son, Donald Mcpherson; TO
her aunt, Annie Amelia Crutee. $40; TO
her husband, Robert a. MCPHERSON, ST.,
and her children, Robert A. Mcpherson.
jr.. William c.. and Guy Mcpherson, the
remainder Of her estate in equal shares.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-25
Free Pullman Car Excursion to New
York

On April % We will run free Pullman car
excursion to New York and return to enable
our customers who wish to take this advantage
offered them to SECURE city lots in New York
City. Brooklyn Borough, at their present low
price. 80 49,
On May these lots will positively be advanced
Is Der cent, and this will be the last oppor-
tunity afforded the Washington public TO visit
this property free Of cost to themselves before
the increase in price takes effect.
All who desire will be shown any other prop
erty in Brooklyn they wish to see. in order that
they may hayc the advantage Of comparison.
II you wish TO take this trip. call at our Office
and secure your tickets. Those who call . st will
get the choice. Realty Trust, Room &C. Atlantic
Building, go Street northwest.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-25
DISTRICT HEALTH REPORT.
Deaths.

The following deaths for twenty-fo u,
hours were reported at the Health De
partment up to noon yesterday:
Mrs. Sophia A. Parker, so years.
Mrs. Mary E. Hitchcock. rs years.
Frederick Rest, ~ years.
&. Marion Clements. 81 years.
Charles c. Norton, q. years.
Mary NJ. johnson. 81 years.
Gertrude L. Mitchell, 4e years.
; Frank Burns, 81 years.
0ec- Rautah Za,0tu II yeasa
Rag Z. QaaeeeQaQsa 10 yeass.
Helen E Buroh, % years.
Helen Is. Braden, ] year,
John G. Widmayer. months.
Louis l.. Lower. 3 months.
Florence Z. johnson, months.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-25
Mrs. Gelbtrunk's Claims Denied.

The Salvador claims arbitration tri-
bunal, consisting of Chief Justice Sir Ed
ward Strong. of Canada; Don NJ. Dickin-
son. and Jose r. Pacas, yesterday decided
adversely to the claim of Mrs. Rosa Gelb-
trunk, Of New York city. for $4,000 on
account of losses at the hands OF rebels
in the Salvador rebellion of 1895.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-25
Acting Postmaster Under Arrest.

Advices reached the Postoftice Depart
ment this afternoon, telling of the arrest
at Leesburg, Mich, of Mason c. Adams.
the acting postmaster. Adams is charged
with opening official mail from Wash
ington intended for the newly appointed
postmaster at that place.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-25

National When Knighthocd Was in
Flower" evening.
Lafayette "A Midsummer Nights
Dream" evening.
Chase's = Polite vaudeville, afternoon
and evening.
Columb;s-Mr. William Morris in When
We We're Twenty evening.
Academy Happy Hooligan." evening.
kernan's-"The Blue Bloods," afternoon
and evening.
Empire-Empire Stock Company, after
noon and evening.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-25
CLAIM $4,000 DAMAGES.
Mr.. D. P. Wine and Mr.. J. L. SCHMIDT
Sue Southern Railway Company.

The Southern Railway Company was
made defendant yesterday in two suits for
damages. aggregating $4,000. The plain
tiffs. who are represented by Attorneys
Padgett Forrest. are Daniel p. Wine
and John l.. SCHMIDT, both Of whom we're
injured in the accident on the defendant
road near Covesville, Va, on March %
last. Both OF the plaintiffs allege that
they were employed as railway postal
clerks. Schindel states that he was in
jured about his head and shoulders, and
Wine on his hand, arm and back.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-25
Several Miles in Length.

The distance between the limits named
is about two and three quarters miles. OF
this about 1000 feet is now l20 feet wide
and the remainder from sixty to sixty six
feet wide. Most of the widening could be
accomplished by taking a strip of about
thirty feet in width on either side of the
road and along tracts OF agricultural and
unsubdirided land: A small part of the
widening would be from record subdivis-
ions. and some houses would be affected.
The bill provides that upon the dedi-
cation TO the District of IS per cent Of
the land necessary to make the road 100
feet wide. proceedings shall be instituted
to acquire the remainder by purchase or
condemnation.
1T is believed that rs per cent Of the
proposed widening will come to the Dis
trict free OF cost by reason OF donations
from time to time as new subdivisions are
recorded. As to the requirement of re-
naming Is per cent, this being made up
OF subdivided property. some of which IS
built upon, il would seem emily equitable
that IL be acquired as provided for in
this bill, the estimated cost being SIS, 600.
IL no donations are made the estimated
cost Of widening is sl75,0c0.
The Commissioners are in favor of
widening this avenue as provided in the
bill, and would like to see this desirable
Improvement accomplished. They regret.
however, that on account of the state of
the District finances they cannot see their
way clear at present to -reeomnend the
xxSoUdisupev
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-25
FAVOR WIDENING OF
. WISCONSIN AVENUE
THE WEATHER INDICATIONS.

Fair today. Saturday increasing cloud
mess with rising temperature: light va
riable winds. becoming fresh southerly.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-25
TIDE TABLE.

Sun rises %: u AN. Sun sets. GAG T. NJ.
Moon rises. ...... Noon sets 1888 PM.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-25
Discontinuance of Theater Train On

Southern Railway. 7heater Train No. 49, run.
ming between Washington and Bluenont Mon
days, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. will be dis
continued on and after April %. 1902. c23-3
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-25
TEMPERATURE.
THE sun AND NOON

Highest temperature, p. rn.............S0
Lowest temperature. 3 a. m.............50
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-25
Norfolk g. Washington Steamboat Co.

Delightful trips dsilyiat $50 p. m. from foot
It'll ct. to Old Point Comfort. Norfolk. Virginia
Beach, and Newport Neus- See ad- page ..
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-25
STREET LIGHTING.

High tide. .......3:52 A. VI. and 4:22 p. II
Low tide. .s:45 A. NJ. and 1905 p. NJ
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-25
skANN SONS CO. s.kANN. SONS CO.
The BUSY CORNER"
Always the Best Of Everything for the Least Money
8. kAMM, SONS 4 CO.
Our Soda Fountain.

This sudden change has inspired people with Soda thirst
visit Fountain where the finest Soda Water and Novelty
Drinks in the city served Every nptodate and modern de-
serving Soda Fountain which
placed in establishment this past Nearly every
serve different kinds including
lee Cream Soda is but per glass.
First hoo-s
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-25
ADJUSTMENTS.

Lamps lit today. p. N
Lamps out tomorrow is A. NJ
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-25
SIS To Baltimore and Return Sra,

Via Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets on sale
Saturday and Sunday, April &c and a. good 10
rr,uru ,2n,tt Spin5ds,. 81, g. ae s5 tx
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-25
Commissioners, However,
. Regret the Lack
! of Funds.
WILL HALT IMPROVEMENT
Cannot See Their Way Clear at Present
to Recommend Expenditure-Estimat-
ed Cost, Provided Donations Are Made,
Is SI7s,ooo-Important Thoroughfare.

Col. John Biddle, the Engineer Commits
sioner, has forwarded TO his associates a
. statement to the effect that Senate bill
No. 5207, for the widening of Wisconsin
Avenue from its intersection with High
and Thirty-seventh Streets to the Dis
, trict line, is identical with Senate bill
No. 2o53, on which the Commissioners
submitted a report. Colonel Biddlc rec
/. ommends that a copy Of the report,
follows be sent to the chairman of the
Senate Committee en- the District OF Co.
I, lumbia:
The object OF the bill is to make Wis
consin Avenue 100 feet wide between
Thirty seventh Street and the District
line. This avenue, as it is more COM
monty known, the Tenleytown Road, is
considered the most important north and
. south thoroughfare in the District west
Of Connecticut Avenue. II is the main
artery of travel, street railroad route,
and passes through an attractive country
of high elevation
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-25

We Lead in Low Lumber Prices and
Sell boards sl.lo. doors 81, at 9th and n. Y. ave
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-25

Lumber Still Low at 9th and N. Y. Ave.
T. & C. flooring still sl.5o per 100 It.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-24
WILL
SEE CHRISTMAS
PRELATE'S WISH LIKELY OF AC-
CONFERENCE.-The NO PAIN
AND CALMLY AWAITS THE END.

Bishop Gulstan was the better this
morning for some sleep last night and
his general condition is improved. 1t
is now thought that his wish of living
until after Christmas will be granted.
He suffers little pain when lying quietly
and is able to take some slight nourish-
ment.
DR.. Herbert states that the condition
of the prelate is considerably improved
since his arrival although there is no
hope of recovery. whenever the bishop
is able to take a little sleep or some
chicken broth or some nourishment of
that nature" said the physician, 'it
temporarily replenishes the vital force
which is however steadily diminishing.
1T is, l imagine, just such a death
as the prelate might have always wish
ed for He lies there peacefully,
without pain, except when he is obliged
to move, and his face benign and
peaceful, is a beautiful sight lie can
hardly speak but he lies there patient
ly and, one fells, almost happily. wait
ing for his world work to complete it
self"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-24
ANNUAL MEETING.

In accordance with the bylaws of the
First National Bank of Hawaii, at Ho-
nolulu, notice is hereby given that the
Annual meeting of the stockholders
thereof will be held in Honolulu, Island
of Oahu, Territory of Hawaii, at it's
place of business, on Tuesday, January
18th, 1903 at 3 p. m. of that day, the
purpose of such meeting being election
of Directors for the ensuing year, and
for the transaction of all such other
business as may be necessary or
brought before the Stockholders for ac-
ton.
Dated Honolulu December 8, 1902
w. G. COOPER,
Cashier.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-24
THE EDUCATION BILL.

LONDON, December lin the
House of Lords an amendment moved
by Bishop Moorhouse in the Education
Bill transferring the responsibility for
the wear and tear and repair of schools
from the church to the local authority
was carried by ia to 49, despite the
Duke of Devonshire's opposition. Lords
Spencer and ROseberry voted with the
Government At Lord Halsbury's in
stance a proviso was added to the
clause carried in the House of Com
mons, on the motion of Colonel Ken
yon-Slaney, defining more distinctly
the right of appeal to the bishop under
the trust deed as regards the character
of the religious instruction.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-24
Nerves Unstrung.
Weak Sfon1sctv Pain in the Chest: Sleep
less, NerhouS. Irritable; all ran
DoCun. Cured BY
i Dr.. Miles Nervine. !

Nearly every disease is the sign Of
poverty, either Of the blood or Of the
nerveS When the brain cells and
nervous tissues are used UP faster
than they are repaired, not only the
brain and nerves, but every vital
organ Of the body cries out for help,
Headaches, neuralgia, heart disease,
nervous dyspepsia and liver and kid
ney troubles run rampant in the help
less system, destroying whatever
strength remains until at last the
breakdown comes and then
DR.. Miles Restorative Nervine is do
ing a world of good for such weak,
nervous people, whose brain and body
are overtaxed, but who may yet be
saved from q state of indescribable
wretchedness, and restored to lives Of
happiness and industry. BY soothing
and strengthening the secretlve
glands Of the digestive organs it IA
cilitates digestion and assimilation
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-24
Change IN BROKERAGE RATES

On and after January list, 1909 the
following rates of commission on all
sales and purchases of stock will De
inaugurated by the Honolulu Stock ana
Bond Exchange:
"a commission shall be charged on
all stocks and bonds bought or sold by
members OF this Exchange. On all
stocks selling at less than Five Dollars
$50 per share, a commission shall be
charged of not less than Six and one
quarter (6A) cents per share; on all
stocks selling at Five Dollars $50 and
below Twenty-Five Dollars ($25), COM
mission shall be charged of not less
than Twelve and one-half Q2h) cents
per share, and on all stocks selling for
Twenty-Five Dollars ($25) and below
Fifty Dollars $3.50, a commission shall
be charged of not less than Twenty
five (25) cents a share, and for all
stocks selling for Fifty Dollars $500
a share and above, a commission of
not less than one-half Ga) of One per
cent shall be charged.
"A commission of not less than one
quarter Cd of One per cent 5aall be
charged on all bonds.
THE only exception of this rate of
commission shall be in transactions
between members of this Exchange"
THE HONOLULU STOCK AND
BOND EXCHANGE,
By its President, James F. Morgan.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-24

while the nervous system is rapidly
built up again and put to work with
out confusion, thus bringing all the
organs into harmony and
restoring perfect health.
"About seven years ago 1 was all run down
with nervousness and heart trouble and was so
bad that had to give up work. was nerv.
Gus, sleepless and irritable all the time and
although several doctors treated me did not
improve any under their care. Hearing DR..
Miles Nervine we'll spoken of for such
troubles commenced using 1t and grew bet
ter from the start When had used three
bottles felt that was cured; but 1 still keep
a bottle of the Nervine on hand, and when l
am unusually tired or nervous 1 take dose and
am all right again. l took DR.. Miles Nerve
and Liver Pills along with the Nevine and
found them the best Liver Pills on the mar.
ket" ALBERT CRANE, Newark, Ohio.
DR.. Miles Nervine is sold at all drug stores
on positive guarantee. Write for free advice
and booklet to
DR. MILES MEDICAL Co, Elkhsrt, Ind
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-24
ESTABLISHED IN 1858.
B co.
BANKERS
ESTABLISHED IN 1858.
BANKING DEPARTMENT.

BANKING DEPARTMENT.
Transact business in all departments
| of Banking.
Collections carefully attended to.
| Exchange bought and sold,
Commercial and Travellers Letters
of Credit issued on The Bank of Cali
! fOrnia and n. M. ROthSchild & Sons,
London.
Correspondents: The Bank of Cali
fOrnia, Commercial Banking Co. Of
Sydney, Ltd, London.
Drafts and cable transfers on China
! and Japan through the Hongkong &
Shanghai Ban ing Corporation and
and China.
Interest allowed on term deposits at
the following rates per annum, wiz
Seven days notice, at per cent,
Three month. at per 'ent
Six months. at 31h per cent.
Twelve months, at per cent
TRUST DEPARTMENT.
Act as Trustees under mortgages.
Manage estates (real and personally.
Collect rents and dividends.
Valuable Papers, Wills, Bonds, Etc.
received for safe-keeping.
ACCOUNTANT DEPARTMENT.
Auditors for Corporations and Pri-
vate Firms.
Books examined and reported on.
Statements of Affairs prepared.
Trustees ON Bankrupt or Insolvent
Estates.
Office, 924 Bethel Street.
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
Deposits received and interest allow
ed at Az per cent per annum, in accord
ance with Rules and Regulations,
copies OF which may be obtained on
application.
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT.
Agents for FIRE, MARINE, LIFE,
ACCIDENT AND EMPLOYERS LA
BILITY INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Insurance ONCE. s24 Bethel Street.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-24
LETTER FROM ADMIRAL MERRY

Arthur Merry of the Naval Station
has received a letter from Admiral
Merry his uncle who is now at the
Boston Navy Yard. Admiral Merry
was the first commandant of the Homo
lulu naval station and some months
ago left for Washington being relieved
by Captain Whiting the new command
ant. Admiral Merry is now on recruit
ing duty at the Boston Navy Yard. He
says that there are worse places in the
world than Honolulu. At the time he
wrote, the thermometer was 16 degrees
below zero and there was a foot of
snow on the ground with more to come.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-24
CORPORATION NOTICES.
MEETING NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the United Chinese
Society will be held at the Society's
hall, Honolulu, on Thursday, January
LIST, 1903, at $3.50 o'clock p. m.
UNITED CHINESE SOCIETY.
c. K. AL President,
LAU TANG, Secretary.
Honolulu, December IS, 1902.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-24
TO SIrCCEED RuCK.

WASHINGTON, December 1S.-The
President has selected Lloyd GriscOm
Jr., now Minister to Persia, to be Min
lister to Japan, succeeding Mr.. Buck,
deceased.
He has also selected Richmond
Pearson of North Carolina, at present
Consul-General at Teheran, Persia, to
succeed Mr.. Griscom as Minister to
Persia. Pearson was formerly a Rep
resentative in Congress from North
Carolina.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-24

LONDON, December 1O.-The Coun-
tess of Dudley, wife of the Lord Lieu
tenant of Ireland, passed a restless
night and shows symptoms of eXhaus-
tion owing to lack of sleep.
LONDON, December 1.-THE Coun-
tess of Dudley, after a refreshing Sleep
is substantially better.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-24

1t will Not Do to fool with a bad
cold. No one can tell what the end
will be. Pneumonia, catarrh, chronic
bronchitis and consumption invariably
result from a neglected cold. AS a
medicine for the cure of colds, coughs
and influenza, nothing can compare
with Chamberlain's Cought Remedy. 1t
always cures and cures quickly. Ben
son, Smith & Co., general agents.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-24

Note Heads Bill Heads, Statements
and Fine Commercial Printing at the
Star Office.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-24
II Christmas Dream

- UINWW
tender memry of the past awakes,
Soft touches on the heart strings play,
Dark clouds of care roll back, vision takes
rosy hue on Christmas Day
Quick! call the children, rouse the youthful zest
For merriment and reckless fun,
Light hearted quip, and mirth provoking jest
Will show the holidays begun.
Tune up the viols, let the twinkling feet
Glide gaiy to the music bright,
Trip soft gOssamer, dainty fleet
AS Puck's or Beeswing's footsteps light.
A songl song let's stop the may dance
And listen tuneful lay
No tale of war, no love lOrn, sad Romance
But just a song for Christmas Day.
Song
OH the snow The ground bitter
Wen chime
And wen sing round (hough bitter cold
For it's Merry Christmas time,
Christmas time,
Gentles ALL
Father Christmas sight (and bitter bitter colD
Wen aside all
Gentles ALL
he'll a tonight, 0or it's bitter,
And he'll his jolly
he'll his jolly nose,
Health to all
The dream land fades and menry's song is still
These heartfelt words are left to say,
Kind greetings friends To ALL with true good will
Wen wish Merry Christmas Day!"
ALATAU T. ATKINSON
December "a 1902
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-24

Twenty-Five cents pays for a Wan
ad in the Star. A bargain.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-24

Want ads in the Star bring quick re-
suits Three lines three times for -
cents.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-24
New Republic Building. Honolulu B |,

Note Heads, Bill Heads, Letter Heads
and all kinds of Job and Commercial
Printing neatly and promptly executed
at the Star Office.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-24
CLAUS sPRECKELs. VIM. G. IRWIN.
Claus SpreCkeIS 4 Co.
BAN k E R -.

HONOLULU, H. /.
San Francisco Agents-The Nevada
National Bank Of San Francisco.
DRAW EXCHANGE ON
SAN FRANCISCO-The Nevada Ma
tional Bank of San Francisco.
LONDON-The Union Bank of London,
Ltd
NEW YoRK-American Exchange Ma
tional Bank.
HICAGO-Merchants National Bank.
PARIS-Credit Lyonnais.
BERLIN-Dresdner Bank.
HONGKONG AND YOKOHAMA-The
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation.
NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Bank of New Zealand.
AND VANCOUVER-Bank
of British Nc tn Amerl -
TRANSACT A GENERAL BANKING
AND EXCHANGE BUSINESS.
Deposit: Received. Loans Made on
Approved Security, Commercial and
Travellers Credits Issued. Bills OF Ex-
change Bought and Sold.
COLLECTIONS PROMPTLY AC-
COUNTED FOR.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-12-24
The Clifton,

T. K. JAMES, Proprietor.
Private Apartments en- suite and sin
gle. Finest appointed and furnished
house in Hawaii. Mosquito proof
throughout.
HOTEL STREET, NEAR ALAKEA.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-01-17
FLIES SPREADING TYPHOID.
Insects Are Chief Cause of Mortality
Among British Troops in South
Africa,

A British army surgeon who has long
been at the front in South Africa writes
an interesting letter to a London med
ical journal from Harrowsmith. He
expresses the conviction that flies have
a great deal more to do with the raw
ages of typhoid fever than has been
generally suspected. He believes that
they are the chief cause of the fearful
mortality from the pest in South AT
RIGA. He argues that inasmuch as ma
ture has designed them to convey pol
len on their legs from n plant to an
other, it is only reasonable to suppose
that they are equally capable of carry
ing and distributing the germs of dis
ease. He points out as a remarkable
fact that, although there was a terri
BILE outbreak of enteric in Ladysmith
during the famous siege, when flies
abounded everywhere, there was none
last year, when there was also a nota.
BILE absence of flies. This latter phe-
nomenon he ascribes to the treatment
of all meat and other articles pecul-
iarly attractive to these winged nui-
sances with some sort of chemical
preparation which efectually kept
them off. The pernicious activity of
the fly obviously would make him a
most efficient agent for the diffusion OF
poisonous microbes.