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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-09
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pany against John S. jenkins was not
properly on the list and was stricken
Off The case of y. s. Robinson ct al.
against John M. Kemmerer ct al.
having been continued seven times on
account of the absence OF Thomas A.
Blythe, of Philadelphia, court refused
to continue It again for that reason
and 1t will probably be called Thurs
daS.
When the common pleas list was
called only two cases were continued
and all the others were marked for
trial. The cases continued are the Art
League against j. b. Gilhool, appeal,
and Bridget Gray against Mary Nc
Cormick and others, ejectment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-09
ORPHANS COURT NOTES.

November 10 was fixed as the date for
the inquest to make partition in the es-
tate of Bridget Cassidy. deceased.
James Keogh, guardian of James
Roach, minor child of Mary A. Roach,
deceased, was empowered to sell his
wards share of the mothers property to
Ellen McGrath for $500.
In the estate of Isaac Everett, de-
ceased, William A. Wilcox, trustee, dis
tribution according to the confirmed ac-
count of the trustee was asked for by the
heirs. The exceptions to the bill of At
torney Morris were withdrawn
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-09
Buffalo Live Stock Market.

East Buffalo, Sept. s.-Cattle-Receipts,
$500, good export and shipping steers.
steady to strong: common, 10a20c. lower;
prime steers, $7.75aS.25; choice. LOO to 1900
pound, $7.25a75O; fair to, good $65oa6 %;
choice 1000 to 1.15O pounds s5.75a6.25; fair
to good, S475a5.5O; choice heifers, $5.2ja
SO: fair to good, s4a475: light to fair. $3
a3.75; best fat cows. a.5Oa4S0; fair to
good. 3a4; Gamers. 81. .5Oao.75: export bulls.
$4a4.5O; butchers. S.5Oa4; sausage, $3a349;
fresh cows and springers. steady to good,
common and medium very dull; choice
COWS, $5oa6o; fair to good, $S5a45; common,
AS; stock heifers, s3a3.5O. VeaIs-Re-
ceipts, $50; steady: tops, 7.75as;, fair to
good Is5oaISe sommom ON ,, to light; $saS q
aS.2O; a few at ss.25: mixed sSaS.10: pigs,
s75Oa765: roughs sG.25a7; stags. s5.5Oa6;
grassers and dairy, S7.5Oa795. Sheep and
Lambs-Receipts. 1l,7OO; sheep steady;
lambs, slow: top lambs, $5.75a5.90; fair to
good, s5.25a5.5O; culls to common, $3.5Oa
4.5O; yearlings. s4a4.a5; wethers. s3.l5a4;
ewes, $3.25a3.5O; sheep, top mixed, $3..5a
$50; fair to good, $3a3.25; culls to COM
mon, Sl.75a2.75.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-09
THE MARKETS


New York, Sept. s--Persistent strength
In the face of continued high money,
which at one time ruled at 10 per cent.
and a further draining of local resources
was the most striking feature OF todays
stock market. Under London's lead the
list ignored last weeks bank statement,
opening with but the slightest trace of ir-
regularity. although this condition be-
came rather acute before the end of the
first hour, when demand loans were
quoted Mt per cent. Reading common
advanced about per cent. in the initial
trading, but soon lost much of Its gain.
only to more than recover its loss at the
close. Other early features In point of
strength were Missouri Pacific, st. Paul.
Baltimore and Ohio, Wabash issues, Can
adian Pacific, Pacific Coast. Pacific Mall
and some other railway issues, while In
the industrial class there were very ma
terial gains in the independent steel
and iron stocks. Recessions OF the early
market were clearly due to proft-taking
no less than to apprehension over the
monetary outlook but from start to
close the market maintained u firm un-
dertone. Total sales for the day. oil, 100
shares. United States old As declined ls
per cent. and the new As registered ad-
vanced ~ and the do. coupon IA per
cent. on the last call.
The following quotations are furnished
T..lI. l--t.A
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-09
ga Colonial Girl.v

'The home of romance" as Frohmans
Lyceum theater has become known to
New Workers, has turned out no more
successful play than the charming COM
edy of revolutionary days, "a Colonial
Girl" in which Miss Bertha Creighton
will appear at the Lyceum theater on
Thursday night.
Since the original production. the play
has been rewritten by the authoress,
Grace Livingston Furniss. especially for
Miss Creighton's tour. Entirely new
scenery and accessories have been pre-
pared. the entire production being an ex-
act duplicate of the Lyceum presenta-
ton which was noted for Its historical
accuracy and picturesqueness. Diagram
opens this morning at 0 o'clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-09
Lawyer Killed by a Train.
By Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.

Washington. Sept, S.-While driving
across the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
track near Takoma park, several miles
from this city this afternoon. Major Dan
lei o'Driscoll. one of Washington's prom
inent lawyers was struck by train and
Instantly killed. He came to this city
from Chicago. where he was prominent
both in the law and In politics.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-09
Robert Mantell Tonight,

Robert b. Mantell and his manager, NJ
W. Hanley, are firm believers in the ro-
mantle drama. They were the first to
foresee the popularity of plays of this
type, and Mr.. Mantells many successes
in them have made him one of the fore
most of actors. In THE Dagger and The
Cross the new play. Mr.. Mantel is be-
lieved to have excelled his previous tri-
umphs, and tine critics wherever the play
has been presented have bestoyed the
highest praises upon drama, actor. COM
pany and scenic investiture.
THE Dagger and the Cross will be
presented at the Lyceum tonight and
tomorrow afternoon. Wednesday night
Mr.. Mantell will play 'Monbars"
Robert Mantell is under the MANAGE
ment of M. w. Maney. who has sur
rounded his star with a select company
Seats on sale.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-09
Scranton Wholesale Market.

Corrected by II. G. Dale q Lacka. Ave.
Flour-$440.
Butter-Fresh creamery. &C.: fresh
dairy, 22c,
Cheese-11Ha12c.
Eggs-Nearby, 22Ac.; western. nc.
Marrow Beans-Per bushel. $a,35a2.40.
Green Peas-Per bushel, $225.
Onions-Per bushel. soc.
New Potatoes-5Oc per bushcl.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-09
East Liberty Live Stock.

East Liberty. Sept. S.-Cattle-Lower;
choice, $7lOa725; prime $G25a775; good,
hogs, s7,s5as; mediums, S.s5; heavy YORK
ers. s7;soa7.S5; light do, N7oa77a; pigs
best wethers, $3.4Oai; culls and common,
N5Oa2; choice lambs, S5,35a5.60; veal
calves, $Ta7 so
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-09
Chicago Live Stock Market.

Chicago, Sept S.-Receipts, 10000 in
Guiding 200 Texans and 11,OGO Westerns;
market steady for good natives; all others
slow; good to prime steers. $7.75aS.50: poor
to medium, $4a75O: stockerss and feeders,
5.75; Gamers. s15Oao5O: bulls, $2.25a475;
calves, s3a7.25; Texas fed steers. s3a45O;
western steers. $3.75a5.75. Hogs-Receipts
left over 5000; market opened 5alOc. low
err; closed strong; mixed and butchers,
s73Oa7.SO; good to choice heavy. s7.6oa
1929; rough heavy. s720a760; light, $7s30a
ceipts. 5000: sheep steady; lambs. low
er; good to choice wethers, s3,25a3. 10;
fair to choice mixed, S2,25a325; motive
lambs, $35Oa575.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-09

most secure cell in headquarters. In
addition to the charges Of forgery and
recklessly dscharging firearms, he will
now be called upon to answer for
breaking jail.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-09

old roosters. &C.. spring chicks. 13a14c.:
spring ducks 1la12c. Dressed Poultry
Fowls. choice western, i3c.: do south
good, 111aa12c.; old roosters. &C.; broiers.
nearby large, 16c.: do. small and medium,
14a15c. western do, large, 14al5c.; do.
small and medium, 1Oa13c Receipts
Flour, 100 barrels and 100000 pounds in
sacks: wheat, $1,000 bushels; corn, 1000
bushels: oats, %, 900 bushels. Shipments
Wheat. 10000 bushels: corn, 1,60O BUSH
els; oats, 1,S0O0 bushels.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-09
Oil Market.

Oil City, Sept S.-Credit balances, 122
certificates, no bid: shipments, l6i,32l bar
rels; average $3.50 barrels; runs. 163, 5G3
barrels; average, S9,0SS barrels.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-09
R.H. E.

At Toronto-Toronto, 1; Buffalo, O.
At Observation-Disclosures 3; Montreal, 2.
At Providence-Proyiden s. Jersey
City. 3.
At Worcester-Worcester 70; New
ark. 4.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-09
BONDS.

Scranton Packing Co .......... 80. 35
Scranton Passenger Railway.
first mortgage, due 1920...... lis 80.
Peoples Street Railway, first
mortgage, due 1918 ........... 115 -.
Peoples Street Railway, Cen
eral mortgage, due 1921...... 115 -.
Scranton Trac. Co., per cent. lis ...
Economy L., II. & p. Co... 80. 81
N. Jersey & Pocono Ice Co... -. 81
Consolidated Water Supply Co -. 105
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-09
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
Quotations-All Quotations Based
on Par of 100.

STOCKS. Bid.Asked.
Lackawanna Dairy Co., Pr. 60
County Saw. Bank & Trust Co 800 -,
First Nat. Bank (Carbondale). -. 500
Third Uational Bank .......... $50 80.
Dime Dep. G. Dis. Bank ....... 300 -.
Economy L., II. & p. Co... ... 4Gi
First National Bank .......... 1900 -.
Lack. Trust & Safe Dep. Co F.. 1876 -.
Clark & Snover Co., Pr........ 125 -.
Scranton Savings Bank ....... 500 ...
Traders National Bank $50. 225 -.
Scranton Bolt g. Nut Co....... 125 -,
Peoples Bank .................. 1876 -.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-09
Batteries-Morrisey and Killing; Willis
and Kitridge. Umpire-Emslie.
American League.
Eastern League.

Other clubs no scheduled.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-06-24
ADULL PARAGRAPH.
Yer not Withol IT he Solid Meat OF
instruct on Wrapped WI hin 1t.

| will write a dull but instructive
paragraph. 1t begins with a list OF
bad things, to wit: rheumatism, gout'
bronchitis, liver complaint. kidney
complaint, affections of the skin,
asthma, all forms of nervous ailments,
pneumonia, epilepsy, insaLity-well,
that will do. The question IS, what
is the real cause of these ailments?
AS the chill iren say, what "makes"
them? The answer is Poisons manu-
featured in the digestive system
Cure the indigestion and you cure the
fruits of it. That is the truth, and
it is common ems also. Fail to cure
the cause and you may doctor any OF
it's consequences through a pain ours
ed lifetime, always in vain. All con,
tagious or infectious diseases select
their victims from people weakened
by bad digestion, or by insufficient
nutrition. If you don't believe me
ask the plague and cholera experts.
At present the leading medicine Tor
indigestion, chronic dyspepsia slugg,,
ish liver, incompetent kidneys and
slow cell.transportation is Cal cura
| Solvent, a discovery from the medical
workshop of DR.. David Kennedy, OF
! Kingston, N. Y. 1t is a tremendous
fighter Of disease, and usually
conouers. 1t is one of the new things
that make men wonder. The slcs
praise 1t with open mouth and thank
full hearts. Tell the druggist to give
you a bottle of Cal'cura Solvent, Dr
Kennedy's new Notwithstanding
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-06-24

4oc.e1cu .t.r.rIt> with Congress-
meu-Tre;t> ~. Last Resort.
V'oS,,irutnn. June 43.-The president
hos rise} s.tu the Cuban RECIPROCITY
situation with q RAJ members OF con
grpss. HIS callers included Senators
Allison. Foraker, Proctor and brV-
eridge and representative Long Oh
Kansas. They called at different times
but all touched upon the subject Oh
Cuban reciprocity.
From a source close to the presldehl
II is learned that he still Is hrln 'oi
reciprocity. If this cannot be accom-
plisled by a bin. he will attempt u
| secure it by n treaty.
This treaty may be sent to the seha't
soon or the president may call an tN'
fra session of the senate for the mluol'
of summer or for November. he IS oe
termiued to secure reciprocity for CUB;
If uOSSible
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-06-24
II you have to pay the same rate
. paper with only one-half the circu
lation do you not think you are gettiA
more tor your money when you adver
sise in thu TEL MRAMP
NORTllFIEL.D.

Residents OF this village and the
surrounding country who are now de-
pending on a weekly paper, which
costs sl.5O a year, for their local.
state and general news should stop
and think a bit The Barre TELE
GRAM, an eight. page paper which
prints more news each day than a
weekly does once in seven days, Will
cost them only 81 so a year. Slx.folo
va}ue for the same money. Think 1t
over and tell your neighbors about IL
t. +
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-06-24
Fourth Class POstmnsters.

Washington. June 24.-The following
fourth class postmasters have been APP
pointed:
Maryland Rosecroft, Edward Me
Ney.
New Jersey-Blairstown, W. G. How
ell.
Observation-Disclosures, c. Fl. Per
rim; Franklin Mills, Ella Golden; kear
ney, X. III. Kay.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-06-24
AMERICANS LOSE AT POLO.
international Trophy to KEENAN, II"
Genes Great ny1h

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Great Playing.
London June 23.-The chief topic OF
conversation here is the result or the
third and last contest for tine lhtell'a'
tional polo trophy, which the Ehsl'sh'
men have Won Ivy Il score or S""ls
to /, The game WAS i'll every WA! "
finer exhibition of polo than elther ol
its predecessors. The ground, though
soft and rather dead. was better thalI
might have been expected. Both Teams
meant to do their best, and the pace
was fast throughout.
There was not much apparent SUI
periority in the English PONIES ve'
they were rather faster II perhaps
handler, but it is only fair to attribute
the English victory chiefly to George
| Miller's good c%aptaining. He LED ms
team beautifully, and Cecil and Pate
, son Nickalls obeyed each Word, trust
ing to him fully.
The American team played well to-
gether. and in the long run the wa!
they backed each other up was be
yond praise. Keene was brilliant anc
never in his lite played a better game.
1t is curious to note that on h whoif
the Americans failed in that Whlcl
was their strong p%oint-their distance
They attacked much oftener thai
when they won the first game OF tn
series. but the English defense wa
too good. No team could have played
a finer uphill game than did the Amer
leans. and there was not nearly s.
much advantage to the English team
as the score suggests.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-06-24
GERMANS SUPPORT BRITISH.
Tran>yaaI TeutOns Say EnIh>h n"''
Means "PersOnnl

Means ..rer>onnl Freedom"
Johannesburg. TranSvaal, June 2o.-
Considerable significance is attHcheu
To the action of the German comlhuhl-
ty here. hitherto pro-Roer. i'll electlh9 "
committee composed of the most prom
iucut Germans to assist in preparation
for the celebration of the coronation
of King Edward.
The Germans have published a dee
laration to the effect that they are De
terurill,,l to dispel whatever unfavora
HE IMPRESSION was created among thel1
British fellow citizens by the eXagger-
ation of the misguided and mlsln
formed press of Germany ana ais'
acknowledging British soverelsht!
which. whether they like it or MOI
"means personal freedom for every
hnIv"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-06-24

and chcGrtuinesS soon
disappear when the kid
neys are cut Of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that il is not
for a child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. 1.-THE child urin-
ates too often. If the
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-06-24
I Be Cured

INV
oneras they cannot
UWunc,.ction Of the ear.
kodc) cure deafness
can htional remedies.
and IN inflamed con-
Il,v ming Of Eustach,
be gets infiamed
b culnd or imperfect
Th entirely closed
em>, and unless the
ooMI.xen out and this
nlnenormal condition
mila-ed forever, nine
|thoulsed by catarrh1,
n7sl inha1ned condi-
"~Arfaces.
(dred Dollars for
aused by catarrh)
v Hall Catar m
g, rec, v"' 800
.& co.. Toledo,.'O o,
= We 75c
he best
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-06-24

This name must appear on every box OF
the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets, the remedy that cures cold In
day. 20 cents.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-06-24

urine scalds the flesh or if, when the cnl!o
reaches an age when it should be able 10
control the passage, it is yet afflicted win
bed-wetting, depend upon il, the cause OF
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment o,
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due 10 a diseased condition OF the
kidneys and bladder and not TO a habit as
most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble.
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect Of
Swamp-Root is soon realized. II is sold
by druggists, in fifty s1=
cent and one dollar GE: .E'IIaY.Fs M TH II Ia A,E 1" .HsEE 81:
sizes. You may have a E ElEs !. t Wit: Il sE. III y j
sample bottle by mail
| free, also pamphlet tell Nome of swaw, Root.
ing all about it, including. many OF the
thousands Of testimonial letters recelvec
from sufferers cured. In writing Dr.. kilme'
& Co.. Binghamton, N. y, be sure ane
mention this paper.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-06-24
Women as We'll as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind DIS
couraees and lessons ambition; beauty, vigoF
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-06-24

! set I, cash IN
and q me mail
|ng fou.t aid in
to acc{
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-06-24
'OW. -,

row. S.
uafos' y b. fore,
cover accepted
sum j., on the
Vernmt,ssurauce
I'm. Tvc ;ssue
Who A,dvertise.
4 valut'd in the
led ths .,,,rantao
Id be l4ent, fnr
Il a b, a+er
seven 'blication.
the ordered
I'M ~ their BE-.
w they ap
|lliciall.
IONS to
suede. COMFY,
sentell
t if +=-
awbela,qo>
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-06-24

RIE;rnor's chair is
spep:
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-06-24

=tal..ls who come
fr, Of ? the decen'
saw ',ognize the
s,rysta ley are more
lces uever before
Il Dut mere to greet
1t p.
well
It Of
at Of Resent strike
e. cleared of an
oses 1. ..-oa;,o
dege'n
i, nac,,serves to be
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-06-24
Dr.. David Xeunedy's Magic Eye sa've for al, Diseases or Inf

All dr1ygj Is sell Ir. David Ike nedys FayNle tt ~ ''
so CENT SIZE and the regular $l.00 size bottles
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-06-24

EN- a.,tpelier last
trfet' ilom 'o'
hroat Cueel uP'
Scot'n from Ben
MI
utelyf
5 il
teslon ceremony
leir ir if some an
lts q opportunity
yes t.
e Mi
take
grips docket IS tne
n & "a war cloud is
:he shores OF
2 NM,
inct ~
Fnself has seen the
ason ration and has
ia 81 an i. olatiOn
the
abo-
by nsw Ham shire
%e'..''ermont: ''1t's
mud .lnKs''
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-06-24

of 81 lay we no.
conf,1d's Sarsa-
) mos ~ report Of
houyll alls. We
: in it., mo, w;l,
e is G. .
II I'd, VICE i1o"
st as -: complaint
t widtinedicine is
$ an
a b
is me
1'esu years there
pHt Cambridge,
imlne ,.-.
conn "0
: ~insuxyor OH ac'
samejt is a mat
- people OF
Y1E!l the most
IS VI
ouuu natural
io o,Sai impossible
alWs the staIe
ell Sal he party's
xmas is a bittel
vs. swallowed.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-09
CHEAP CHICKEN CooPS.
Dow an Ingenious New York Farmer
Made Splendid Use of Old
Packing Boxes.

Last winter, among other prepare
tions for the coming active season, ]
made dozen hen coops from old pack
ing boxes which were bought for less
than the cost of the same amount of
new lumber.
In making a coop the cover of the
box and the bottom were removed.
Then a piece of board eight to twelve
inches wide and as long as the end
boards of the box was ripped in two
diagonally from corner to corner. This
was nailed to the top to form the slope
of the roof. The upper front was
closed with one wide board or several
narrow ones, spaces being left be-
tween for ventilation. A narrow strip
was nailed horizontally across the
front, three inches from the bottom,
to support the Stats. The coop was
now turned down, resting on its front,
and lath or other narrow Stats nailed
in place, with spaces between for the
chicks to pass. The door is great
convenience, but not indispensable. /
hung doors to all of my coops, as hap
oened to have some small strap hinges
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-09
LADIES' LINGERIE.

White is seen in all kinds of cos
tunes and is by far more stylish
than any other color.
1t is the fad of the moment to put
a touch of lace trimming on every ar
sicle of clothing, and up to date stock
ings have a lace insertion finish wo
ven in the design.
Straw hats for wear with tailor
suits are of the wide sailor shape
with slightly rolled brim and rather
low crown, trimmed with a silk scarf
the ends of which hang in streamers
at the back.
A new and dainty effect in floral
garnitUre consists of rosebuds formed
of the palest shade of rose-colored
chiffon. These are small in size and
worn in clusters on all sorts of light
boas and hats.
There is little showing of chiffon or
tulle. But lace hats will remain in
great favor just as lace gowns will
10. The lace will be thinner than it
was in the winter, but it will still be
trimmed with roses.
Corn flowers are being revived and
will be conspicuous on summer hats.
Roses are found in every shade. Pan
sy blossoms are made into flower
toques, trimmed with deep violet rib
bon and look very handsome.
Gray is a favored shade. Silvery
grays that combine nicely with black,
whether of velvet, chiffon, lace or
MORE, are selected by some. Others
add touches of orange, velvet, hello
trope or green's of soft or vivid hue.
Lace collars have changed their
style; they are quaint and purely of
the 1880 period. All sorts of new
laces are making their appearance
every day. Melted lace colored silk
lace, dyed to match the new fabrics,
are among those most admired.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-09

on hand. In lieu of them leather hinges
might be used.
Next came the roof, which was made
Large enough to project few inches
Ian around Some were made of
dressed pieces of board and the cracks
were battened; others of half-inch
rough lumber, covered with roofing
felt.
A few of those first built were pro-
yided with floors for half their area:
but the hen invariably chose to hover
her brood in the unf1oored half, so the
floors were removed.
These coops proved far more practi-
cal and satisfactory than the old-fash-
toned coops. Besides the greater COM
fort they afford the hen and her
brood, there is less danger of the
chicks being trampled to death.
1t was not unusual to find daily egg
in some of the coops when the chicks
were five to six weeks old. In such
cases the door was opened and the
hen given her liberty. She generally
abandoned her brood and reported for
duty in the ranks of the layers. The
chicks, after few hours of forlorp
and bewildered peeping, accepted the
situation and proceeded to scratch for
themselves, and invariably returned
to the coop every night for shelter.
The door was left open all the time
for them, and as soon as they were
fledged two fiat perches were fixed in
the coop, which they occupied until
old enough to take their places in the
roosting house. Of course, it is neces-
sary to remove the coop to fresh sit
uation every few days and to spray the
inside with gasoline occasionally.
At the end of the season the coops
were all picked up, cleaned and stored
In the loft of wagon shed ready for
service another year. With very little
care they will dc good service for many
years.-George \. Martin, in n. Y.
Tribune-Farmer.