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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
EXERCISING A BICYCLE
The Man Who Undertook It Sent Down
for Six Months.

John Dawson, who is employed at 5o1
Pennsylvania avenue northwest, left his
bicycle standing against a tree in from,
of his employers place Of business for a
few minutes yesterday afternoon. and when
he went to get 1t he saw a man walking
away with it.
Policeman Hughlett. who was nearby
was informed and followed the man, plac-
ing him under arrest. At the station the
prisoner gave his name as Henry Brennan
Il was standing on the street yesterday
afternoon, when a man came up and asked
me to walk up and down with the bicycle,
Brennan told Judge Kimball when he was
arraigned in the Police Court this morning
on a charge of larceny.
DO you mean that the man asked you to
exercise the bicycle?" the court asked.
Yes, SIR he replied.
do you live here?" Judge Kimball in.
quired.
mo, sir; I came here two weeks ago.
Brennan answered.
You get six months, his honor said in
concluding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
FIVE ALLEGED CROOKS.
Suspicious Conduct on an Avenue Car
Lead to Arrest.

The five alleged crooks who were arrested
yesterday afternoon were arraigned before
Judge Kimball of the Police Court this
morning on a charge of larceny from the
person. Attorney Albert Sillers, their coun-
sci, instructed them to plead not guilty and
waived an examination, and they were held
under bonds of 81 600 each to await action
by the grand jury.
The men were arraigned under the names
of Arthur Ferguson, Joseph Miller, Robert
Hill, George Peabody and Max Regal. After
they were arrested the men were locked in
separate cells at various station houses In
order that they could not communicate with
each other, and they did not meet until
they arrived in the cell room at the Police
Court this morning
The men were on Capital Traction car
near the corner of 7th street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue northwest about ! 80 o'clock
yesterday afternoon as were also Detect
ives j. ]. Kelley and Lee Killain of St.
Louis. Leander P. Williams, a clerk in the
District Supreme Court, was also a passen-
ger on the car and the detectives saw the
men crowd close to Mr.. Williams The Off
GERS had recognized the men and when they
saw their actions they took a hand in the
matter and called on them to surrender.
Two of the men managed to leave the car
and make their escape for the time being.
Detectives Hartigan and McNamee of the
local force who were near the corner saw
the trouble on the car and assisted the St.
Louis detectives in escorting the remaining
three to police headquarters. A message
was sent to the depots to look out for the
men who had escaped, and a few minutes
later the men. who gave their names as
Peabody and Regal were arrested by De-
tective Barbee and Policeman Hayes near
the Baltimore and Ohio depot
Mr.. Williams followed the first party to
police Headquarters and when he arrived
there he found that an envelope containing
S102 had been taken from his coat pocket.
The money was recovered from the men,
each having an amount in his possession.
Superintendent Evans of the bureau of
Identification found pictures in the gallery
which the police say are of Ferguson and
Miller. and the St. Louis detectives state
that Hill was arrested in New York at one
time Peabody Is the youngest, giving his
age as sixteen years. The others range in
ages from twenty-five to thirty-five.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15

BUSINESS INSTRUMENTATION Reception
to the New Commissioner.
The Business Mem ssAssociation has made
arrangements to give a reception to MI
Henry L. West, the new District Commits
sioner, the evening OF Thursday, the 23d in
slant. at the Riggs House. A meeting OF
the directors OF the association was held
yesterday at the Bond building, when the
formal tender Of the reception was made
ana favorable response received. The
board OF directors wiA act as the receiving
committee and 1t Is; stated that num-
Der OF prominent people in addition Will be
asked to participate in the function. A spe-
ciai committee has been named to take
charge OF the details of the reception as
follows: VIM. F. GUIDE. president; Frank
K Raymond, vice president; James F. Oys-
ter. +. P. Andrews. E. H. Droop, o. G.
Staples, Chaplin Brown, W. w. Danen-
mower. l.. NJ. Saunders and Barry Bulkley,
secretary. Mr. West has been a member
OF the association for a number of years
ana Is held in high regard by Its members.
this reception
Mr.. West was last evening the guest of
honor at dinner given at the Hotel Raj
egg, eigh by the board Of governors of the Co.
lumbia Golf Club, of which he is a mem
per. Inc evening was one Of general re-
Joicing, for in the afternoon the Columbia
CLUBS team had won The Evening Star
cup In match with the Chevy Chase golf
ers Mr.. Alexander Britton, president Of
the club, presided at the handsomely deco
rated table. There were number Of
speeches complimentary to Mr.. West to
which he appropriately responded. Those
present in addition to Mr. Britton and Mr..
west were DR.. Walter s. Harlan, DR.. L.
Lee Harlan. DR.. H. L. E. johnson, DR.. T.
T. Macdonald. James R. keenan,, Louis w.
weaver. II. w. Reed. Arthur 8. Mattingly,
Charles E. Howe, j. William Mckinley, w
H. Rapley and Fred r. Parks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
LIEUT.. B. O. DAVIS HERE.
First Colored Man to Win a Commits
sion in the Regular Armv.

Lieut.. Benjamin O. Davis, 10th Cavalry,
who has the distinction of being the first
colored man to rise from the ranks 10 a
commission in the regular army, is now on
a visit to his parents in this city after pro-
longed and efficient service in Cuba and the
Philippines. Lieut.. Davis was born in this
city and received his education in the pub
lie schools. He was a member of the Col
ored High School cadet battalion, and
served as first lieutenant of the Sth United
States Volunteer Infantry during the Span
ish war. He afterward enlisted as a pri-
vate in the 9th Cavalry, and in February,
1901, he was appointed second lieutenant
of the 10th Cavalry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
Range Lights for Norfolk Harbor

The United States lighthouse engineers
steamer Jessamine is at the mouth of the
Elizabeth river near Norfolk making the
preliminary preparations for the establish.
ment of series Of range lights for the
benefit of vessels coming into and going
out OF Norfolk harbor a night. 1t is claim
ed by vessel masters that the lights of the
city are very confusing, and that 1t Is diff.
cult to get in and out of the river after
dark. As soon as the range lights are
established the light and bell buoys now
In use will be discontinued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
New Launch for Fort Washington.

The large steam launch Crosby of the
United States army quartermaster's serv-
Ice has been assigned TO duty as the tender
10 Fort Washington, and she is expected to
arrive at the fort at any time. The Crosby,
which Is about 30 feet long, 10 feet longer
than the launch Col Hamilton. now in
service at the fort. has been the tender at
Fort Mott on the Delaware river below
Philadelphia but has. 1t IS understood been
displaced by larger boat. The Crosby will
be used as a dispatch boat between Fort
Washington and this city. and will carry
the officers and their families TO and from
the post 1t Is understood she is much
faster boat than the Col. Hamilton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
MRS. JENNINGS ALLOWANCE.
Order Made by Judge Hagner to Geo.
c. Henuing

In connection with the proceedings for
maintenance instituted by Mrs. Caroline
Henning against her husband, Mr.. George
c. Henning, president of the Traders Ma
tional Bank, Judge Hagner, in Equity Court
No l. has signed an order directing that
Mr. Henning pay his wife an allowance of
800 month pending the final determine
ton of the cause. In consideration Of this
allowance Mrs. Henning is to surrender pos
session of house 1928 10th street the LIST
of November to- Miss Alice B. Henning
daughter of Mr.. Henning by former mar
riage. The title to this property was deed
ed by Mr.. Henning to his daughter, August
% last.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Baptist Ministers Union,

Baptist Ministers Union met at the Cal
vary Baptist Church, sth and H streets
northwest, on Monday last, Rev. j. r.
Nailor presiding and Rev ]. T. Clark as
sisting. Devotional exercises We're conduct
ed by Rev. Walter H Brooks. DID. A
paper was read by Rev. DR.. Smith on the
coal strike. The afternoon session was
held at the Shiloh Baptist Church. Rev j.
T. Clark presided with Rev. George w. NJ.
Lucas as secretary. Devotional exercises
were conducted by Rev. William j. Robin
SON. assisted by Rev. Alex. Willbank A
paper was read by Rev. w. II. Brooks
DID, on the Sabbath" lie benediction
was pronounced by Rev. William P Glib
bons, Pho.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon al
10 am. and 2:30 pm.
Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe ane
Norfolk at $50 pm
Trains leave Pennsylvania avenue ano
131h street for Alexandria and Arlington
every half hour. Mount Vernon, hourly
10 am. to pm.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
Fort Myer and Falls Church.
Randall lire for Colonial Beach, Writ s
wharf and intermediate landings at am
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate landings at $50 I'm.
Weems line for Baltimore and river land
lngs at pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
Excellent Terminals of the Baltimore

and Ohio Railroad at New York City,
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad have two
terminals at New York. While Liberty
street Is convenient to the financial district
and lower Broadway, the South Ferry ter
minal enables passengers to reach any part
of New York or Brooklyn by all the ele-
waited lines, Broadway Electric. Crosstown
lines or Brooklyn ferries without SO much
as leaving the same roof-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"Two Little Waifs.''
Columbia-"When Reuben Comes to
Town"
Chase's-Hyde's Comedians and polite
vaudeville
Empire-'Side Tracked"
Herman s-"The Dainty Duchess.
Lafayette-"Lost, Strayed or Stolen.
National-Anna Held In The Little
Duchess
Hall of Administration pictures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
Nav Lose Three Fingers.

Oscar A. Ferguson. a Pennsylvania rail-
road brakeman, twenty-five years old, was
taken to Providence Hospital about II 80
o'clock last night for surgical treatment.
His hand was caught in the machinery Of
engine les while he was at work in the
New Jersey avenue yard. So severely was
his hand mashed that he will probably lose
three fingers. Ferguson lives at 62912 Mary
land avenue southwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
SEABOARD AIR LINE RY.

LEAVE WASHINGTON, P. r. R. STATION:
10:40 AN DAILY. SEABOARD FAST MAIL
Through Pullmsn Sleeper to Jacksonville, con.
Meeting at Hamlet with Pullman Sleeper TO At.
lanta
PM. FLA. AND METROPOLITAN Limited
DAILY-Solid Train to Jacks nvilie and Tampa.
with Pullman Drawing Room Sleeper. Also Pull
Sleeper to Atlanta and Cafe Dining Caa
service. These trains offer excellent schedules e
Petersburg, Raleigh, Southern Pines (Pfnehurstl.
Camden. Columbia, Savannah, Jacksonville, Tam:
pa. Key West, Havana and all Florida points;
Charlotte, Athens, Atlanta, New Orleans Chat.
tanooga, Nashville. Memphis, all points west and
southwest.
4:30 AN. DAILY LOCAI-To Petersburg Raleigh,
Southern Pines tPinehurst. Hamlet and inter-
mediate points.
once: 1921 Penn. ave.
@ B. BRYAN, WALTER G. COLEMAN
Gen. Pass. Agt. @. T. P. A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
Flynn's Business College, 9th and K.
Business. shorthand, type~-ising, $25 year.
Medical Glass Officers.

At a recent meeting of the second-year
students of Georgetown Medical School the
following were elected:
President, NJ. ]. Ready, District Of Co.
lumbia vice president, r. F. Mulhearn,
Massachusetts,: secretary, Jno. p Briscoe.
1r., Maryland: treasurer, Chas. /. Griffith.
District Of Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
Struck by Falling Brick.

This morning about 8 o'clock William H.
Brent. colored. forty-six years cid, was
struck on the head by a brick falling from
a new building on sth street southeast,
where he was employed. The police took
him to the Casualty Hospital, where he
received surgical aid. His home is at 1925
C street northeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
Reduced Rates to Hagerstown and Re.

turn. via B. & o. r. r.
Account Washington County Fair Tickets
sold October 10 to II. valid, returning. until
18th, 800 for the round trip, including ad-
mission. Rate for October Is only 81 o. in
Guiding admission. Special trains will leave
Washington at 100 a m. October Is and 16
returning. leave Hagerstown at $50 o. m
advertisement h
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15

small colored boy named John E. Cole
whose home Is at 1416 South Carolina ave-
nue. southeast. was struck on the head yes
terday afternoon by an unknown man and
slightly injured. His injury was dressed by
the doctors at the Washington Asylum Hos
pital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
G'y7TlG|URA REMEDIES
Complete Treatment for
Every Humour
THE SET

Consisting of Cuticura Soap, to cleanse the skin,
Cuticura Ointment, to heal the skin, and Cuticura
Resolvent Pills, to cool the blood, is often SUI
ncient to cure the most torturing disfguring skin,
scalp and blood humora. rashes, itchings and irri-
tations with loss of hair when the best physi-
clans and all other remedies fall
Millions use Cuticura Soap. assisted by Cuticura
Ointment. for preserving. purifying and beautify-
ing the skin, for cleansing the scalp Of crusts.
scales and dandrun and the stopping Of falling
hair, for softening. whitening and soothing red,
rough and hands, for baby rashes itchfpes
and ehaangs, and for all the purposes Of the
toilet. bath and nursery.
Millions Of women use Cuticura Soap in the form
Of baths for annoying irritations infiammations
and chafngs, tho free offensive Precipitation,
in the form Of washes for 'ulcerative weaknesses.
and for many sentative. antiseptic purposes which
readily suggest Themselves to women, especially
mothers. Cuticura- Soap combines delicate emol-
lent properties derived from sCuticura, the great
skin cure. with the purest Of cleansing ingredients
and the most refreshing Of flower odors. No
amount Of persuasion can induce those who have
used it to usss any other especially for pre-
serving and purifying the skin. scalp and hair of
infants and children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
Farewell tn Minister Pioda

The Washington Gruetli-Verein, the Stauf-
facherin, the Swiss Benevolent Society and
resident Swiss have arranged a farewell
banquet in honor Of DR.. ]. B. Ploda, min
lister of Switzerland to the United States,
on occasion of his departure for Rome, to
take place at Hotel Fritz Reuter- tomorrow
evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15

ORDER THE MEATS OF KEANE
BIOL Center Market and Wholesale Row
IL you want the best. Observation-Disclosures
Beef, Southdown Lamb. Veal, etc Prices
the lowest consisten. with choice quality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15

TO COFFEE CONNOISSEURS.
The finest cup quality is obtained by using
KIN-HEE MOCHA AND JAVA. If your
grocer doesn't keep it he can get 1t for you.
3. b. EARNSHAW & BRO, Agents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
Exquisite Oriental Rugs at Auction

Sale of valuable oriental rugs and car
pets continues at Sloan's gallery, 1407 c. st =,
tomorrow and Friday at IL a. m. and pm.
each day. rare chance to secure beautt-
ful floor coverings at your own price-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
8 Cans Earlv June Peas. 25c.

Choice potatoes, 69c. bu.; Quaker matches
12c.: sirloin steak, 12c.; roast, 8 and Zoe.
lamb, to 121ac.; Cal. hams. 1O1ac., at ]. T.
d. Pyles' stores, including 94S La. ave.
oc15-4t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
$4S.25 to California,

ers to Los Angeles and San Francisco, per-
scnally conducted. Berth, 81. A. j. Poston,
general agent, No. 511 Pa ave. nw.-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15

WHY PAY HIGH PRICES FOR FUEL
for baking purposes, when you can have
fresh bread for every meal without such ex-
pense and trouble? All grocers sell Schnei-
der's Malt Bread &c None finer made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15

Reliable Sewing Machine Repairing
At Auerbachs, & II. Domestic Office.
Phone. oc14-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
Beverages That Benefit

Nat. Capital Brewing Co.'S Beers are as
wholesome and healthful as they are re-
freshing and delicious. Splendid for table
use. Phone 900 for case. 2 doz., $1.25. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15

Branch Office, 14th and yelling Place.
Advertisements are received at The Stars
branch office. Epply's pharmacy. corner
l4th street and yelling place. at regular
rates. No charge for messenger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15

KENNY'S 25c. COFFEE
Is delightful blend of high-grade coffees,
blended and roasted by experts. Fresh
roasted daily. c. ID. Kenny Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15

Compare Our $3.50 Sewing Machines
With any $40 Machine In the Land. c. Auer-
bach, & H. Domestic Office Phone E-722
oc15-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
Julia Turner's Will.

By the terms of the will of Julia Turner,
which has been filed for probate, the greater
portion of her estate is left to Candace Hol-
laday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
Arlington, Myer, Falls Church,
FROM AQUEDUCT BRIDGE HALF HOURLY
je25-tf-5
RAILROADS.
Chesapeake & Ohio Ry.

Schedule Effective October 10, 1902.
Trains Leave Pennsylvania StatiOn.
300 p. NJ. Daily-CINCINNATI AND LOUISVILLE
EXPRESS Solid vestibule train for Cincinnati.
Reaches Cincinnati and Louisville next morning.
ST. Louis aud Chicago that evening. Pullman
Sleepers to Cincinnati and Louisville Daily.
Dining Car
$40 p NJ. Daily-CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS
SPECIAL. new solid vestibuled electric light
ed train, arriving Cincinnati HAS am, indian
apolis 1928 PM, st. Louis 9:45 p. m. daily Chi
cago $40 pm weekdays Pullman Sleepers 10
Cincinnati Indianapolis, st. Louis and Chicago
without change. Parlor Car Cincinnati to Chi
11:i0 r. NJ Daily.F. F. v. LIMITED. Solid train
for Cincinnati Pullman Sleepers to Cincinnati,
Lexington and Louisville without change Com.
partment Sleeper to Virginia Hot Springs daily.
except Sunday Sleepers Cincinnati to CHICAGO
and st. Louis. Dining car.
Reservation and tickets Mt Chesapeake and Ohio
ONCE, els Pennsylvania avenue; 600 18th at near
r. and Mt the station Telephone call 1910 FOR
Pennsylyania r. r. Cab Service.
II. W. FULLER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15

TO BE SURE OF PURITY
And freshness in butter order our "Elgin.
1t comes direct from the creamery. None
finer at any price Only 27c. III. Great At
lantic and Pacific Tea CO.. II City Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
ON THE REST TABLES

UN THE BEST IABIIES.
"Old Glory is the favorite In homes where
the Importance of quality is accorded proper
consideration. Famed for its purity. For
case phone Abner-Drury Brewing Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15

Sewing Machine Renting, 1Oc Day,
At Auerbach's, 7 & H. Domestic Office
Phone. oc14-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
The Unquestionable Purity and Age

OF "Old Braddock'' Maryland Rye
especially commend it for the medicinal
needs Of the home. AT grocers', cafes and
clubs. Jas. Clark Distilling Co., D. p Nc
Carthy, Mgr, SO Pa. ave. Phone 1906 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
Chicago Sleeper via G. and o. Railway

Beginning October Is, Chesapeake and
Ohio train leaving Washington $40 pm
will carry Pullman sleeper through to Chi
cago without change.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
CITY ITEMS.

Our 81 40 Double-Breast Saxony Wool
Jackets Are Superior To Anything We've
Sold in 20 Years. C. Auerbach, 7 & H. oc15-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15

Money to lend at 4. s and 6 per cent on
real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1906 Pa. ave.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15

Ladies, Do You Want to Save Money!
One hundred Sample Suits and Skirts, no
two alike. Suits $500 to 5000 Special sale
$500 Hats for 81. 90. Jackets, So. 90 to S25 90.
Odds and ends of Skirts all wool, $500. 72O
9th NV. oc9-tf
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Finest Imported Wines and Beer,

are always obtainable at the Rathskeller
Of the Hotel Fritz Reuter-. "a and Pa. ave.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
$40 To Niagara Falls and Return SO

Via Pennsylvania railroad. Last excursion
Of the season. Special train Of parlor cars
and day coaches will leave 9Th st. station
at 500 am, Thursday. Oct 16 Tickets
are limited to ten days and permit stop
over at Buffalo returning.-Advt.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1902-11-14
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

There are over 21,OOO stitches in an
ordinary white shirt.
Pepsin is the name of Jasper coun-
ty (Mo.) town, near Carthage.
The various countries of the world
use 13,400 diffe rent kinds of postage
stamps.
In American prisons the proportion
OF men to women is as IL to one; in
french prisons as five to one.
1t is calculated that the seas of the
world provide man with /, SOC, 900 tons of
fish every year. This is equal to over
100000 sheep.
Nearly two per cent. of all marriages
solemnized in England are between
first cousins. Among the nobility the
ratio is as high as 4h per cent.
The st. Lawrence river is frozen four
months of the year, and it's navigation
Is so difficult that an average of one
steamer a month is wrecked in its wa
tiers.
Wallsend Goals get their name from
the collieries producing them being sit
uated near the east end of the wall
built by the Romans to keep back the
Picts and Scots.
The reindeer can endure more than
any other draft animal except the
camel. A reindeer has been known to
pull 200 pounds at ten miles an hour
for IL hours on end.
Thirty-eight Russian Orloff carriage
horses, just imported, have been auc-
toned off in New York One fourth
hand team sold for 81, $50. Many sales
were made around 81 500.
The reason why opals are so often
lost from their settings is that they
expand with heat more than other
precious stones, and, consequently,
force open the gold which holds them
in place.
Of British birds, the guillemot lays
the largest egg in proportion to its
size, and the cuckoo the smallest. The
guillemot is about the size of the
raven, but its egg is nearly five inches
in length.