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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-19
CONTRACTS ARE LET.
Work on Moffat Road to Commence
in Ten Days.

Denver, Colo, Dec. 1S.-ImpOrtant
grading contracts on the Denver,
Northwestern & Pacific railroad were
let here today by the Colorado Utah
Construction company to Orman &
Crook of Pueblo and George S. Good
& co. of Lock Haven, Pa, railway con-
tractors.
The contracts are for the grading Of
thirty-six miles of the new MOffat rail-
way in the front range of mountains
between Denver and the projected tun-
mel through the crest of the continental
divide. The work on this section of
the new road is heavier and more eX-
pensive than upon any other portion of
the line between Denver and Salt Lake
City. The contracts let today call for
cash payments amounting to $4,000, 000
The contractors will begin work with
in ten days, and Will furnish steady en-
ployment for 1900 men for several
months Further contracts will soon
be let for additional work.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-19
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.

Articles Incorporating the Russell L.
Tracy company were filed with the
county clerk yesterday with Salt Lake
as the principal place Of business. The
object OF the company is 70 conduct
general loan. brokerage and commits
sion business, and 10 conduct a real
estate and insurance agency. There is
a capital stock Of 100000 divided into
shares of the par value of $780, The
officers are: Russell l.. Tracy, presi-
dent and treasurer; Lucia :. Tracy,
vice president, and A. n. Mcintosh,
secretary, who also comprise the board
of directors.
The German Fire Insurance company
OF Peoria, Ills, filed copies OF its char
ter and articles of Incorporation with
the county clerk yesterday.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-19
HAD NO JURISDICTION.
Contempt Proceedings Against G. S.
Hoagland Discontinued.

The contempt proceedings against G.
s. Hoagland were discontinued yes
terday in the federal court. Judge
Marshall held that the defendant was
out of the jurisdiction of the court
when the order to appear before the
referee was issued. HoaSland left the
city Immediately after the failure Of
the Big Boston store. without filing the
list of assets and liabilities required
by law. A writ of attachment was is
sued by Judge Marshall and he was
cited TO appear and show cause why
he should not be held for contempt.
HOagland was arrested in Boise. Ida.
and the question of jurisdiction was
argued in the federal court The case
was taken under Amusement and the
writ of attachment was yesterday dis
charged and the show cause order va
Gated.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-19
Federal Court Damage Suit.

A settlement has been effected in the
case of Martin Enquist, as administra-
tor for the estate of John EnquiSt
against the Bingham Copper & Mining
company The deceased was killed in
the company's mines. and an action
was brought to recover $4,000 dam
ages. Judgment was yesterday en-
tered in the federal court against the
defendant for 5000. each side TO pay
the costs.
The case of Viola Cole versus the
German Savings & Loan institution
was tried in the federal court yester-
day The evidence was concluded and
arguments were introduced asking the
court to instruct the jury for the de-
PENDANT. The suit is an action to re-
cover for injuries received by falling
Pinto an elevator shaft.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-19
Ba1lard's Horehound Syrup

Immediately relieves hOarse, croupy
cough, oppressed, rafting, rasping and
difficult breathing. Henry c. Stearns,
druggist, Shullsburg, Wis, writes: May
20. 1901: Il have been selling Ballard's
Horehound Syrup for two years, and
have never had a preparation that has
given better satisfaction. / notice that
when I sell a bottle, they come back
for more. I can honestly recommend
it, Csc, SOC and 81, at u. c. NJ. 1. drug
department.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-19
A MAINE MINING COMPANY.
Especial 20 The Herald.

Augusta Me-. Dec. ia certificate
of Incorporation was filed today by The
Lindsay CanOneg Center Mining COM
pany, organized at Portland. to carry
on a general mining business. Capital
stock. SO 000. 900; par value. SO. Pro
moters: L. Lindsay. NOgales, ATiz-;
George A LOnsbery. Washington.
Ariz. William Fl. Leonard, Braintree,
Mass; William NJ. Payson. Boston;
Hiram Tuen. Milton. Mass L. Lindsay
is president and William NJ. PaysOn is
treasurer.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-19
PENSION FOR MRS. MEAcHAM.

Washington, Dec. Representative
Sutherland today introduced a bill pen
siOning Sarah Grace Meacham Of Salt
Lake City at the rate Of $50 per month
She is the widow of Major Meacham
surgeon. who died in the Philippine
islands.
senator Kearns left this afternoon Tor
salt iake.
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Favorite Family Remedy

Frequently accidents occur in the
household which cause burns, cuts
spTainS and bruises; for use in such
cases. Billiards. Snow Liniment has for
many years been the constant favorite
family remedy. 25c, soc and 81. at n.
c. NJ. 1. drug department
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-19
Reverend michael Abbot.

Bloomington, Ills, Dec. 1S.-Rev
Michael Abbott, pastor of the Catholic
church at Farmer City, died today aft
er a three weeks illness with typhoid
fever, aged So He was accounted one
Of the most brilliant divines Of the
faith in this state. His home was in
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-19
Franklin S. whitney

Tacoma. Wash, Dec. 1S.-FrankIin S
Whitney, state organizer for the Amer
lean Federation of Labor and treas
urer Of the state federation, died at
St. Joseph's hospital in this city to-
day of typhoid pneumonia, aged %
years
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Charles p. Griffin.

Toledo, o.. Dec. 1S.-Charles P. Crit
fin, one of the best known politicians
in Ohio and former speaker of the Ohio
legislature, dropped dead of heart dis
ease in his office today.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-19
RATES TO COLORADO.
Via Oregon Short Line.

For Christmas holidays. SIS to Chey-
enne. Denver Colorado Springs. Pueblo
and return. Tickets on sale Dec y.
and %. Return limit Jan 3, 1908. City
Ticket Office, POI Main street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-19
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

The Utah Sugar Co. Notice is here
by given that dividend No. of 1zt per
cent on the preferred stock of the
Utah Sugar company viii be paid at
the office of the company, in the Des-
eret News Bldg, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dec. 81, 1902. to stockholders of record
on Dec a, 1902. The stock books will be
closed for transfers at > o'clock D. m
on Dec "a 1902. and will be reODened
on Jan. ,, 1893. at 10 a m.
HORACE G. WHITNEY.
Secretary.
Salt Lake City, Utah, Dec. L, 1902
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-19
BIRTHDAY PARTY

The ladies of the Salt Lake Primary
union held a birthday party last. even
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ.
Wood, on East Third South street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-19
CHRISTMAS EXCURSIONS
via 40 Grande Line

To Denver. Colorado Springs and Pu-
eblO, $500 for the round trip. Selling
dates Dec. p and 2S- For particulars
inquire of any r. G.. w. agent.
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THE DEATH RECORD.
General Wager Swavne.

New York. Dec. 1S.-General Wager
Swayne died at his home here this
afternoon
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Open Evenings.

a special discount of 10 per cent on
all Toys bought after 8 o'clock D. m.
THE LACE HOUSE.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-19
Open Evenings.

A special discount of 10 per cent on
all Toys bought after O'clock .. m.
THE LACE HOUSE.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-19
Holiday Economy

As well as feeling that you have Sc
cured positive bargains, if you take ad-
vantage of our 25 per cent reduction
sale on Smoking Jackets.
BROWN. TERRY & WOODRUFF CO,
166 Main Street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-19
Open Evenings.

A special discount of 10 per cent on
ali Toys bought after O'Clock p. m.
THE LACE HOUSE.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-19

The quick and safe cure for colds
and headache. No bad effects.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-19

The sale of seats for Down by the
Sea- opens today at the Grand. The
bill plays the first half of next week
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-19

The sale OF seats for Edwin Milton
RoyIe's engagement in Friends" be-
gins this morning at the Theatre. The
attraction comes next Monday night.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-01-18

"
For seventy-five years The Youths
Companion has been published every
week as family paper. In these
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1t has kept pace with the growth Of
the country. Its stories, it's special
articles, it's editorials. it's selections
represent all that is best I'm American
life. For 1902 the foremost nien and
women of the English-speakirg world
have been enlisted as contributors.
The work OF an unprecedented number
Of new and promising writer's has al
80 been secured. Thus theconstantly
increasing demand for the hest read
ing suited to all members Of tue In tel
liyent American household will lie
fully met.
A twenty-eight page Prospectus Of
the 1902 volume and sample copies Of
the paper will be sent free to any adj
dress. The Youths Companion, 195
Columbus Ave-, Boston, Mass.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-01-18
Fraudulent Checks Afloat.

A telegram from Boston, dated
Jan. 18th. says: BY the announce
ment OF a Boston bank it appears
that some person is industriOusly
flooding several western States with
drafts of $25 each drawn on ficti-
tious concern. the New England d.
rectory Company of Boston. A score
of these drafts have already been re-
ceived for collection by Boston banks
from their correspondents at Ration
and AlamagOrdo. In New Mexico;
Napoleonville. Ruston and Colfax.
La. and points in Colorado, Nevada
and Wyoming. Allhave been refused.
The drafts bear the signatures OF C.
M. Gather, X. N. Moon and G. B.
Fischer. The Boston banks havelo lost
nothing by receiving these drafts and
sending them back. except the trou-
BILE In trying 20 find the New England
Directory Company. The drafts have
been coming into Boston at the rate
of about half dozen n week.
Only one of the checks referred to
has thus far shown up here. 1t was
received by Clerk j. j. O'Quinn, who
deposited It with Cashier Earl Rob-
erts Of the Bank OF Colfax for cOllec-
ton. The cashier OF the First Nation
al Bank Of Boston returned the check
with the note that the company was
not located In Boston and has no ac-
count with that bank; that after con-
sultation with the police they advise
that notice be given that this concern
IL fraud.
The SIS check received by Clerk o.
Quinn IL drawn ON the New England
Directory Co., payable to the order
Of cash. and Ia signed by C. NJ. Gather.
A letter accompanied the check. say
ing I'VE are about to publish COM
plete directory Of the farmers, cattle,
hog and sheep ralsers Of the q. s., !"
and asks the clerk to accept the en-
closed check for his trouble. FOrtu-
nately the clerk is not out any money
In the transaction, and has only lost
a few hours labor preparing the list
requested.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-01-18
Quarterly Conference.

The first quarterly conference OF the
Montgomery and Colfax charge. Al
exandria district. La. Annual Confer
ence. was held ut Coliax ON Wcdnes-
day, Jan. Is. 1902, Rev. J. d. Harper.
presiding elder in the chair. Present,
N. J. Roberts, preacher In charge. w.
l. Richardson. J. Q. Long, j. H. Nc
Nicely and II. g. GOODWIN. the last
named being elected secretary Of the
meeting.
The amount of s. Is from Mont
gomery, and $l2 from Colfax was re-
ported by the preacher In charge, IS
Of which was applied to presiding
elder.
The amount appOrtioned to the
work by the district stewards was re-
ported to he as follows: For bishops
$13 80; conference claimants, $44 %;
foreign missions, $50 10; domestic
missions, $32 30; church extension,
S22 O6; education, y IS; printing min
utes. 50 40.
On motion the chair appointed a
committee of three, consisting of w.
l.. Richardson, N. j. Roberts and H.
g. Goodwin. to investigate and re-
port as to best disposition to make
of the parsonage property at Ada,
with authority to lease or bargain to
sell same with approval Of the quar-
terly conference.
Montgomery was chosen al the
place for the next quarterly confer
ence to meet.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-01-18
Colfax and Northern Railway.

COlI6X anu 0OItucIu IbhllW0ys
The Baton Rouge Truth says:
The charter of the Colfax and North
ern Railway Company was filed with
the Secretary of State yesterday.
The company was Incorporated in
the sum OF $50, 900. Its charter extend
ing over a period of 50 years. The
incorporators are Peter McIlvried. Of
Shreveport, president; VIM. Eden
born. New York. vice-president; Clar-
ence Ellerbe, of Shreveport, secretary
and treasurer; Mrs. Sarah Edenborn,
New York, and Chas. H. Teal, Of Col
fax. La. The principal office OF the
company is named as Shreveport.
The charter states that the railway
IL to run from a point on the Shreve-
port and Red River Valley Railway
to a point at or near WINFIELD. Winn
parish. La. and thence northwardly
to a point ON or near Ike Arkansas
line.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-01-18

my child is worth millions To me. !"
says Mrs. Mary Bird, Of Harrisburg. Pa.
s.yet would have lost her by Group had
I not purchased bottle of One Minute
Cough Cure" One Minute Cough Cure
is sure cure for coughs, Group and throat
and lung troubles. An absolutely safe
cough cure which acts Immediately. The
Youngest child can take 1t with entire
safety. The little ones like tie taste and
remember how often it helped them. Ev-
cry family should have bottle OF One
Minute Cough Cure handy. At this sea-
son especially it may be needed sudden
~, j. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-01-18
No. II.
Ward One - C. H. Teal. r. p. Nc
K NIGHT. and Heman Smith.

Ward One - C. H. TeaI. r. p. Nc
knight. and Heman Smith.
Ward Two-Irwin Wainwright. M.
Estis and VIM. Flanagan, to meet
at Pollock on the first Monday In
February.
Ward Three = Jaa. Chandler. G. d.
Kemp and Th0s. Willett, to meet at
Sand Spur on the first Monday In
Ward Four-Sim Haley, b. J. Nu-
gent and e. J. Hutchinson, to meet
at b. ]. Nugeut's store on the 1rst
Monday IN February.
Ward Five-D. H. Gatlln, Eugene
Wall and q. B. Tracy. to meet at
Christian Hope ON the hrst Monday
In February.
Ward SKI. L. Calhoun, A. J. HIM.
ter and j. w. Stanfield. TO meet at
Summerfield ON the f1rst Monday In
February.
Ward Seven. L. Fletcher. W. 8.
O'Neal and s. E. Curry, to meet at
Montgomery on the first Monday In
February.
ON motion Of Mr.. Lewis the asses-
sor II requested to assees pine lands
at the following rates:
Firts-claes pine, per acre......... $lO %
Second-class pine. per acre.. ~
Denuded lands, per acre.......... u
The following ordinance offered By
Mr.. Lewis was adopted:
Ordinance No. II -A An ordinance TO
prevent the delacing Of the court
house building and tixing the PEN
atty for 80 doing.
Be It ordained by the police jury Of
Grant parish In regular session con-
vened, That any person who shall
spit upon the walls, or In any way
deiace, mark, scratch circuit the walls,
facings, furniture. or fixtures Of the
court house, shall be deemed guilty
Of a nisdemeanor, and shall be pros
ecuted by Indictment or Information
before the district court, and on con-
viction shall he fined not more than
So 90, nor lees than IS 90. and In de-
fault of payment Of the fine shall be
imprisoned In the parish Jail not moro
than thirty days nor less than ten
days.
There being no further business the
body took u recess until Feb. 3. 1902.
j. H. McNEELY.
Prest.' Police Jury.
w. B. CLARKE.
Clerk Police Jury.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-01-18

Burns, bruises and cuts are extremely
painful aud if neglected often result in
blood poisoning. Children are especially
liable to such mishaps because not 80
careful AS remedy DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve is nnequaled. Draws out
the fire. stops the pau, soon be ais the
wound. Beware of counterfeils. Sure
cure for piles. 'DeWItt's Watch Hazel
Salve cured my baby Of eczem. after two
physicians gave her up" wri,e.s james
Mock. N. Webster, Ind. 'fae sores wofe
10 bad she soiled two to i've u esses a
day. j. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-01-18

A Chicago Woman Speaks.

Prof. Roxa Tyler, of Chicago. Vice.
President Illinois Woman's Alliance, in
speaking of Chamberlain Cough RENEE
dy, says: II suffered with severe cold
this winter which threatened to run into
pneumonia. / tried different remedies
bu, seemed to grow worse and the med
icine upset myktomach. A friend advis-
ed me totry Chamberlain's Cough Rene
dy and found it pleasant n take and il
relieved me at once. l am now entirely
recovered, saved doctors bill, time and
suffering, and l will never be without
this splen.l.l medicine again" For sale
by j. H. McNeely, Colfax; Bush 4 Ran-
dolph, Paramount,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-01-18

Every year large number OF pour sui.
ferers whose lungs are sore and racked
with coughs are urged to go to another
climate. But this is costly and not al
ways sure. Don't be an exile when DR..
Klug's New Discovery for consumption
will cure you at home. It's the most i'm
fallible medicine for eongLs, colds, and
all throat and lung q seases or earth.
The firrt dose brings fe!ief. Astoun1-
ing cures result from persistant use.
Trial bottles free at L. b. Price, C0lfnx;
Bush & Randolph. FaiImount Price SOC
and elO. Every bottle guaranteed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-01-18
A i)eep Mystery.

1t is a mystery why women endure
backarhe, headache, nervousness, sleep
leseuess melancholy, fainting and dizzy
spells when thousands have proved that
Electric Bitters will quickly cure such
TROUBLES. II suffered for years with
kidney trouble" writes Mrs. Phebe Cher
ley, OF Peterson, In. land u lame back
panied me 30 l could not dress myself.
but Electric Bltters wholly cured me, and.
although IS years old ! now am able to
do all my homework 1t overcomes
constipation. improves appetite. gives
perfect health Only Soc Ut l.. b. Price.
Coi:ax; Bush 4 Randolph. Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-01-18
Beat Out Of Increase Of Pension.

editor writes: Seeing the advertise
ment OF Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy, l am reminded
that No soldier in Mexicoln AZ and '48.
/ contracted Mexican diarrhoea and this
remedy has kept me from getting an in
crease in my pension for on every renew
al dose OF it restores me-" 1t is un-
equalIed as a quick cure for diarrhoea
aud il plessent and safe to take. For
sale by ]. H. McNeely. Colfax, Bush 4
Randolph, Paramount.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-01-18

You know what you are taking
When you take Groves rasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula ia plainly
printed on every bottle showing that it il
simply Iron and Quinine in tasteless
form. No cnre. no pay. Soc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-01-18

TrAins Nos and 2. ''Day-Light special" will
not stop at non-ageucy statiuns between Shreve-
port and Coushatta, except To let an and on pas
sengsn from p,ints south 4 Coushatta. On
Sundsys trains Nos. and viii not run, and
trains Nos. and . will make all stops between
shreveport and Piusville.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-01-18
II Girtllcs the Csluhe.

The tame of Bucklcn's Arnica Salve,
IA the best in the world, extends round
the earth. 1t is the one perfect healer OF
cuts, corns. buns, bruises, sores. scal,ls
boils. ulcers. felons. aches, pains and all
skin eruptions. Only infallible pile cure.
25c box at L. b. Price, Colfax; Bush 4
Randolph, Paramount.
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Official Proceedings of the Police
Jury Of Grant Parish.
Held at Colfnx, La.
Jan. 6 and Z. 1902. I

Held at Colfnx, La,
Jan. s and Z. 1902. !
The police jury met in regular ses-
sion. all the wards being represented
except ward two, and the minutes Of
the previous meeting were read, cor
rected and approved.
The claim Of F. b. and w. s. Hull
for $3.50, part payment for clock and
tower extension, was allowed ON mo-
ton of Mr.. Lewis.
The committee appointed to let odt
bridge across bayou Pattisa, ON Fair
mount and Bagdad road, reported
that they had done 50 with w. ID. IT.
win. and that the bridge had been
built and accepted, which report was
received and committee discharged.
and the claim Of w. d. Irwin for build
ing same was allowed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-01-18

Do,l,t Live Together.

Constipation and health never 60 to-
gether. DeWitt's Little Early Rissrs
promote easy action of the bowels with
out distress. II have been troubsled
with costlveness nine years." says ]. O.
Greene, Depauw, Ind. Il have tiled
many remedies but Little Early Riscrs
give best results. ]. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-01-18

Stops the Cough
and works off the Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Q uinine Tablets cure
cold in one day. No cure, no pay. Price
. cents.
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The body then resolved itself into
II the whole to examine
claims, and tho following were al
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Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-11
How Conviots KiIl Time

1t is at once interesting and pathetic
to go through the cells Of the Eastern
Penitentlary and to note the object
which, with tedious pains, the prison.
ers have made to while the time away
Here a mantel win be hung with a
lambrequin, elabOUately fringed, the
fine knots and delicate patterns OF the
threads comparing with the work OF
the French lacemakers The lambre
quin Is of an odd blue hue, and the
visitor is told that 1t is made Of an old
pair of prison trousers. On a little
gilt bracket is a small stuffed animal
The bracket so dellcately turned, is of
newspapers pasted together and gilded
and the animal is a rat, caught in a
home made trap, stuffed with rags,
and with pieces of chewing gum, col.
Ored with shoe blacking, for its eyes,
A wall is completely covered with a
really artistic decoration Of reeds, Oh
which are perched at least 200 birds,
each accurately cOlOred and drawn.
There are also numberless checker
boards and sets of chessmen that, IN
the dellcacy Of their inlay work and in
the ntricacy Of their carving, would do
honor to the craftsmen Of the Orient
Philadelphia Record.