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Evening journal., 1902-12-19
Passing of the Crepe Vel

Except for widows in their first
mourning, the crepe veil is being grad
ually eliminated. II grows shorter
and shorter each year, and is confined
more and more closely to the immedi-
ate back of the hat or bonnet
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
MISS ETHEL BARRYMORE I'LL
Charming Young Actress Suddenly
Terminates Her New York En-
sapan1enf

Friends of Ethel Barrymore in this
city will be surprised to know that the
charming young actress suddenly ter
minated her New York engagement at
the Savoy Theatre yesterday afternoon.
Her manager Charles Frohman says
she is i'll, a statement which has great
ly surprised Miss BarrymOre's friends.
The only explanation of the sudden
ending of Miss Barrymore's engage
ment came from Mr.. F'rokman's office
in this typewriter statement:
saw Miss Barrymore's perform
ance at the Savoy Theatre on Wednes-
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
Umbrellas

are one OF the important articles for
Christmas we have prepared largely
Mems Umbrellas at Soc. 75c.. 81
SIPS. S1.5O, 50. $3.50, SO. $4. s..
Ladies' Umbrellas at Soc, 75c.. 81
$125, S1.3S, $3.50, s1.75. s2 $3.50, So
$3.50, "a, $3.50, IS, SO and 81.
Children's Umbrella at Soc. 75c., and
81.
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
AWAITS
THREE WEDDINGS
Which Will Occur Soon
After the Holidays
Other Notes Of Social Interest to vii
mington People and Their
Friends

Society is looking forward to three
weddings which will take place soon
after the holidays. The first will be
that of Miss Mary Swift and Mr.. Druir,
of Philadelphia, which will take place
on the evening of January II.
The second will be that OF Dr. Joseph
.P. Wales and Miss Elizabeth Gilpin,
and the third that OF Miss Natalie viii
son and Lamotte DUPONT.
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
Conductor Breaks His Leg

William II. Neal, a conductor of the
warehouse shifter Of the Pennsylvania
railroad, while returning to work from
dinner yesterday fell at Tenth and Pine
streets, breaking his left leg. He was
carried to his home, No. 1904 Pine street.
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
FIagman Becomes Conductor

Frank Fitzgerald, fagman ON the
Pennsylvania railroad, was yesterday
promoted to yard conductor.
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
10 Give Christmas cantata

Christmas services will be held at the
Ferris Industrial School on Sunday af-
ternoon at $50 o'clock There will be
plenty of good music and an address and
candies and gifts will be distributed
among the boys.
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
228-23O KING STREET
Lirhted pIne sets coat on lie

James Meny, while standing at
Eighth and Market streets last night,
placed lighted pipe in his pocket A
few moments afterward he felt burn
ing sensation and looking down saw
his coat just breaking into blaze. The
whole side of his coat was burned to
a crisp
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
NeckWear

What makes a nicer Christmas gift
than piece of Necl1wear?
A Liberty Silk Run can be bought
here at 81. s1.5O, 81, $2.75. s3.25, $3.50,
s.. S5.75, $3.50 $3.50 and sS
While a Tie or Stock one can get at
25c., Soc, 75c.. 81, $3.50 and 81. being
made OF china taffeta or crepe de chine
silks
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
Aged Man Dies Of ParaI,s,s

Edward Harrison, aged 65 years, died
yesterday at the New Castle County
Hospital of paralysis. His funeral will
take place tomorrow at Kenton, Del.
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
25c.

wv Sham or Scarf.
Gyo, three or six handkerchief
aen, women or children.
n article. such as Files, Bells,
hes, Horns, Buttoners. Cutters
of Golf Gloves for woman or
s or Woman's Tie.
of Carriers.
or Bag.
flzet useful-over 100 sorts.
rs or Girls good Book.
House, Stable, Drum, Desk. Tea
I or Chamber Set.
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
/ Soc.

lg Silver Articles. such as Whisk
pms, Combs, Match Safes, Toilet
cles, Bell, etc.
Wrist Bag or Chatelaine.
iaoves for Men, Women and Chill
.ls Doll Go-Cart, Doll House and
A items.
IS, Aprons and Shoulder Shawls.
) and Scarfs, Embroidered or
Work.
.'en's Umbrellas.
'ry Boxes, Work Boxes. etc.
SIS Wagon, Drum, Soldier Boys,
or Enameled Tabourettes.
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
Baby Bonnets
Specials for Saturday

so Pants natural gray seoonoS
Of grade, Saturday for 3sc garment
pairs Blankets. white. tam at 5se per pair -
slightly oled all pure hnn w
damask, a half their regular prices
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
Iransferced RalIroad Man

William Blythe Pennsylvania rail-
read brakeman, has been transferred
from the Lamokin yard to this city.
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
7RS1.OO.

\; Sleeping Jointed Doll.
S, or 2, or 1 pretty Handkerchief.
isses' Mans or Woman's UNI
la.
ises', Child's or Boys Sweater, all
iFs.
l1-lined Wrist Bag.
Il Alligator Purse.
ir of Gid Gloves, for men and
nen.
idian Corner Stool or Chair.
lr Of Lace or Muslin Curtains.
rset, Muslin or Domet Gown or
rt.
lids Silk and Wool Cap.
srling Mounted Wrisk Broom.
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
E. 3. Riley.
|. 4. RILEY

The time is growing short,
only four more days until
Christmas. This is a comfort
table store to do your shop
ping in, let us help you select
your presents.
DOLLS
After tomorrow we may not
be able to supply you with the
kind of doll you want; never
did such a doll business,
prices are lower than usual.
Lithograph Pillow Tops
15c.. Csc. and soc
Tinted Pillow Tops. 25c., S5c., and
soc
Tapestry Pillow Tops. 1Oc., 25c., sSc.
Soc, and 81.
Brocaded Satin Pillow Tops. soc. anC
81.
SILK Pillow Tops, 81.
Ice Wool Shawls $3.50 and s2.75.
Shetland Floss Shawls. soc, 75c.. 81
and S275.
Shetland Floss Capes, 81. sl.5O, 81
1925 and 1915.
silk Shawis. blue, pink, and white
$2.35, $3.50. s2.75 and SO.
Fascinators, 25c., Soc, 75c., 81.
Mexican drawn work Doylies. 12c
15c.. l9c.. 25c., 35c soc, Zoe. 81. sl.5l
and $175
Mexican drawn work Table Covers
| 81, $3.50, $2.15. SO and $3.50.
Bureau and sideboard Covers. s.
and Sc.
Knit Skirts, Soc. 75c., 81. $3.50. an,
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
Gloves

All Gloves boxed for Christmas.
Women's-Kid. 79c., 81 and $i.50
All guaranteed.
Women's-Mocha, 81.
women's-cape Walking Gloves, ST.
Mems Gloves In broken sizes, 81
quality reduced to 75c.
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
R $500.

gular $3.50 Fur Scarf.
e-size Doll.
'dld's est of Furs.
or silver Handled Umbrellas.
cling Cases Of Leather.
Taiffon or Liberty Neck Ruff.
ar guaranteed Silver Comb and
ush Sets.
t of Napkins and Table Cloth.
so Silk Waist.
so Dress CIR Walking Skirt.
lilds Coat. worth double.
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
4O5 MARKET STREET
Open Evenings.
PENNETTO'S FACIAL MASSAGE

Will posiu rely remove blaok-heads.
pimples and purify the skin. Il not
only healf the skin. but removes from
the pores all the impurities that ac-
cumulate, and makes the skin clean,
soft and beautiful. Can be had at
James Pennetto's TonsoriaI Parlors
$40 MARKET STREET.
Evening journal., 1902-12-19

In Sculcoltes workhouse, Hull, Ems
land, there are sixteen inmates whose
united ages amount to l,2lS years.
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
Blankets

All prices. SOC. to $40 per pair. Muncy
Wool Blankets. $2.75 TO &c. All thor
oughly shrunk and secured; are the
best made. Special for Christmas is
the $3.50 Blanket for s4.75 per pair.
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
IR $3.50.

, lendid Mans or Woman's Um-
lla-
I u Silver Clothes Brush.
lther Travelling Case.
stty Neck Ruff.
5eater for Women. all colors and
Yes.
ry big Doll or a Reed Go-Cart.
city Brass Clock. Others 81 to IS.
and Brush Sets.
rs Sets Of FJrs.
ibf Shams and Scarf or a Lace Bed
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
R. H. SCOTT.
R. H. SCOTT.
z. II. SCOTT,
314 Market Street
Christmas Buying
This is the Christmas Store

This is where all the taxing problems may be solved,
where every penny will do its work surprisingly WE'LL every
thing the store will make suitable and pleasing gift
for somebody We can't describe everything couldn't do
our stock justice filed this paper But give
hints from the various departments.
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
SATURDAY Only:

WE SHALL OFFER
Ladies' Umbrellas. value $3.50 and
for 50 each. Sterling mounted,
arl and horn handles.
Trist Bags of Red Seal and I'M
essed kid. in gray black and
own. 75c each.
es' and Childres's Sweaters. white
d corded. at 81 and SIPS; real
lue. s1.5O and 81 All sizes. AL
lors. buttoned or plain.
Indian Stools and Tabourettes.
lue 81 to S1.5O. for SIC. and 81. {?
Evening journal., 1902-12-19

|ybe you've decided upon
ain amount to spend.
|lETHER YOU SPEND 25c,
90, $3.50, $3.50 or
/, consult this list
IS not an article in the
: lot priced for as much
5 worth--you can buy
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
Towels

Some of the handsomest Damasl'
Towels ever shown in this market, at
90, 75c. and 81.
Evening journal., 1902-12-19

Wrist Bags
women's Wrist Bags. all the new
effects, at 25c-, Soc, 75c., 81 to s175.
Toilet Sets
Comb. Brush and Mirror. at 50 and
$3.50.
Comb and Brush, si25. si5O. si.75
and 81.
Hat Brushes
Ebony trimmed with sterling silver,
SOC each.
Carriers
Fancy Elastic Carriers. with silver or
gold buckles, 45c.. and SOC. per pair.
Satine Skirts
Special values in fine black Mercer
lied Satine skirts, at 79c., 81. sl.S9.
$3.50 and 81.
Knit Goods
Tam-o'Shanterss soc. and 81.
Skating Caps. 25 and soc
Baby Sacques 25 and SOC.
Baby sox. 10, 12lA and 25c
Underwear
Good warm Underwear will make
any person happy II found at this place
Christmas morning. Our stock is COM
plete for mems womn's or childrenss
at 25c. to s225 per garment.
Coats
Just received a new lot OF Jackets,
making all sizes complete. Our Coats
are money-savors for YOU This can
be rehdily seen by comparison. Look
at our So IS. $3.50, $40 and sl2 Goats.
They are selling the same coats else
where at IS. $40, $12 and SIS.
Skirts
New not of handsome skirts Just ar
rived as follows:
Walking skirts at $3.50. $3.50 and IS.
Dress Skirts at $2.69, $3.50, ~ and
So.
Wrappers
"A new line OF Ladies' Flannel Wrap
pers. well made. with full founce skirt
79c.. 81. $1.19, s1.S9.
Baby Bonnets
silk Bonnets for the baby at 25c., SOC.
and 81.
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
Hamdkerchiefs

Nobody ever has enough, therefore
always acceptable All Handkerchiefs
boxed for Christmas for men. women
and Children. AS low as &c. each, and
as expensive as SO each. Mems black
silk Munlers at soc. 75c.. 81, s1,25, $3.50
and s1.75.
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
Umbrellas

Chsldren's-3Sc.. soc. and 75c.
Ladies--5O, 75, 81, s1.50 TO 81.
Mens-75c.. 81, $3.50 to 81.
Special values: Children's, 5I
Ladies'. s150; Mems. Sl.50.
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
New Percales

Have arrived. Best quality, 36 inches
wide. light and dark colors, at 121kc.
per yard.
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
Pocket Books

Women's PocketboOks. in large va
riety. at 25. so. 75c. 81, Sl.25 to $3.50
each.
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
Knit Goods

Tam-o1Shanterss 50c. and 81.
Skating Caps, 25 and soc.
Baby Sacuues. 25 and SOC.
Baby Sox, 10, 12k and 25c.
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
Underwear

Good warm Underwear will make
any person happy II found at this place
Christmas morning Our stock is COM
plete for mems women's or childrenss
at 25c to s2.25 per garment.
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
Dress Goods

All wool ChevlOts serge, 50c. grade
for 39c per yard.
75c. Pilot Cloth for soc.
STRIPE WAISTINGS:
Sic. grade for 25c.
Soc grade for 37ikc.
75c grade for SOC.
Golf Gloves for men. women and
children, 25 and soc.
Tiles
Ladies' fancy silk Ties. all the --latest
lehects, at 25c, 39c. Soc, Soc. and 81.
Evening journal., 1902-12-19
Wrappers

"A new line OF Ladies' Flannel Wrap
pers. well made. with full iiounce'skift
79c., 81. s119, S1.S9.
Evening journal., 1902-12-19

Skirts

New not of handsome skirts Just ar
rived as follows:
Walking skirts at $3.50. $3.50 and 80.
Dress Skirts at $2.69, $3.50, S4 and
So.
Evening journal., 1902-12-19

Special values in fine black Mercer
lied Satine skirts, at 7sc., 81. si.39,
$3.50 and 81.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-24
Spread Of Smallpox.

Columbia, Dec. 1.-THE State board
of health held a meeting in the Secre-
tary of States Office today, this being
the first meeting for the year. Fhe
members reported that the smallpox
situation was somewhat more serious
and the disease was spreading consid-
erably despite the efforts Of the board,
and, what is worse, it is of more
virulent character than heretofore. As
has been the case since the recent ap-
pearance of the disease in the State,
it is confined almost exclusively to
negroes. The board finds its greatest
handicap in fighting the disease in the
opposition of the people-white people
particularly-to vaccination. The
only remedy for this, IN the opinion OF
the board, is a compulsory vaccination
law and the Legislature will be
strongly urged to pass stringent law
in regard to this. In the meantime
the borad proposes to leave nothing
undone to stamp out the disease as far
as possible.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-24
STATEMENT FROM MONAGHAN HOSE
COMPANY
Showing That An Injustice Was Done
Them by Judges at Charleston
Firemen's Tournament.
Sumter, S. c., Dec. 18th 1902.

Sumter, S. g., Dec. 18th 1907.
Editor Daily Item, Sumter, S. G.
Sir: The Monaghan No. 2 Hose
Company of Sumter attended and par
ticipated in the several contests at
the recent Firemea's Tournament held
in Charleston.
AS is we'll known the two and one
half inch standard fire hose which the
Monaghan No. 2 Company carried
with them was objected to and ruled
ont by the judges for the alleged reason
that the hose was not two and one half
inch standard fire hose.
Although we protested against the
ruling, we were not permitted to use
our regular hose with which we were
familiar but used instead Charleston
fire department. hose, which was heavier
and four or five feet longer. We were
thus placed at decided disadvantage
when compared to the conditions under
which other companies ran.
Now in order to show that we car
ried to Charleston and offered to the
Judges only two and one half inch
standard fire hose, such as the rules
governing the contest called for, and
that the judges of the contest wereSin
error, we submit copy of letter from
the Fabric Fire Hose Company from
whom we received the identical hose
which was ruled out in Charleston.
This letter should settle the matter as
the Fabric Fire Hose Company is an
entirely disinterested party.
H. W. Hood,
Acting Captain.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-24
Master s Sale.

BY VIRTUE OF Decree OF the
Court of Common Pleas for Sumter
County in the State Of South Carolina,
in the case Of Amanda Cato and others
against Clara Burgess and Elizabeth
Nunnery, I will sell to the highest
bidder at public auction at the Court
House in the City Of Sumter in said
County and State, on sale day in Janu-
ary, 1903, being the fifth day of said
month. during the usual hours of sale,
the following described real estate, to
wit:
"All of that piece, parcel or tract of
land situate in Rafting Greek Township
in said County and State, containing
thirty three acres, more or less, with
the dwelling house theron, and bound
ed North and East by lands of r. S.
Brown, south by land formerly of
Carson now of G. W. Murray and on
the west by lands of Burrell Cato. -
Terms of sale cash. Purchaser to
pay for papers.
H. FRANK WILSON.
Master for Sumter County.
Dec 10
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-24
Master Sale.

BY VIRTUE of Decree of the Court Of
Common Pleas for Sumter County IN the
State of South Carolina, in the case of
Laura S. Flowers, John A. Scale, Elliott
Harvin, who is also known by the name Of
Elliott Taylor, Manning Moore aad Scale
Moore, the last three named by William Il.
Scale, their duly appointed Guardian
ad ]itam against Mary E. LeNoir, I will
sell to the highest bidder at public auc-
ton, at the Court House in the City of
Sumter, in said County and State, on sale
day in January, 1903, being the 9Th dey of
said month, during the usual hours Of sale,
the following described real estate, to wit ::
l. A tract of two hundred and thirty.
nine and a half acres, the remainder Of
what is known as the Long Pond tract af-
ter cutting of from the original tract por-
tion devised by the VIII of Mrs. Frances l..
Creighton, consisting of two hundred and
thirty-nine and one half acres. bounded as
follows: North by part of the original
Long Pond tract, cut off for II. L. Creigh-
ton, now owned 10y w. H.:Seale, and by
lands of Miss H. j. Mccall, known as the
Roach tract East by the said Roach tract
and by lands of Il. L. Pinckney and the
Hiawasse tract. and West by part of the
original Long Pond tract, now owned by
Wesberry and Kershaw.
2. The Mclaughlin tract of three hun
dred and seventy eight acres, bounded
North by lands of Mrs. E.. R. Atkinson, and
lands of the estate of W. J. Atkinson, now
owned by DR.. Bush Mclaughlin, East by
part of The Long Pond tract, now of Wes-
berry and Kershaw, and by the Hiawasse
tract; South by lands ct j. S. Thompson,
and West by other lands in the River
Swamp.
3. The Huger tract of four hundred and
thirty-seven and half acres in the Wa
teree River Swamp, bounded North by
lands of W. W. Anderson, r. NJ. LeNoir
and j. S. Thompson: East and South by
lands of the Santee River Cypress Lum-
Der Company, and West by lands of Or.
w. W. Anderson.
Terms of sale cash. Purchaser to pay
for papers. H. FRANK WILSON,
Master for Sumter County.
Dec 1O-4t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-24
Shelter Your Cotton.

In riding over the county we saw
at nearly every farm house cotton ex-
posed to the weather. 1t is strange
that sensible men after working hard
TO make this cotton can't realize that
cotton so exposed is always damaged
more or less. Even if it is not dam
aged, it is classed as storm cotton, for
at this season of the year the first
question the buyer asks, " has the cot
ton been SHELTERED and if you answer,
no. you may just mark it down you
won't get the top Of the market. 1t
is surprising. how fast cotton will dam
age when lying on the damp ground.
We heard cotton buyer say few days
ago, that one man sold him 81 bales
and lost enough by being sold as un-
sheltered cotton to equal any two Ct his
heaviest bales. This ought to be an
eye opener to farmers to shelter their
cotton. .-Vindicator.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-24

Washington, Dec. 1e.-The Italian
ambassador today called at the state
department and advised Secretary Hay
that Italy has joined the allies in the
operations against Venezuela. He re-
quested that Mr.. Bowen assume charge
of the Italian interests in Venezuela
and the secretary granted this request
subject to tie approval Of Venezuela.
Italy enters the combination on the
same plane as to abstention from terri
torial seizures as Germany and Great
Britain.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-24
S. M. A. NOTES.

d The students of the S. M. a. and
the S. F. S. left last week for
their homes to spend the Xmas
holidays. The session has been
harmonious and prosperous, and a re-
cord has been made Of which the In
sititution is proud. The different
departments have been patronized as
follows: Literary department., II
instrumental music, 25, Vocal music,
%; Stenography IS; Bookkeeping
department, 12. This makes a total of
l47 matriculates in all departments.
County Supt. of Education, W. P.
Baskins, who is just finishing his
term Of Office, has spent one week with
the institution in teaching in the
various departments. The Institution
considered it quite an honor to Lave
the County Superintendent come in
such close touch with its work.
Mr.. Irving Ryttenberg, of the firm
of Ryttenberg & Sons, delivered an
illustrated lecture on japan to the stu
dents OF the college on Tuesday even
ing last. It was made doubly interest
ing as Mr.. Ryttenberg lived in Japan
for eighteen months, and among the
illustrations showed the picture of the
home where he lived.
Capt. L. Clifton Noise and Capt. J.
M. Brailsford of last years faculty,
have been on the campus most of this
week. It is quite treat to have
these gentlemen back with US grasping
the hands of the old students and as
sociates.
Major S. ]. H6lladay and Capt. G.
Capers Smith, graduates of the insti-
tuition, have spent the past two days
on the campus renewing old acquaint-
ances.
On yesterday afternoon on the
Academy campus a competitive drill
was conducted. The contest was very
exciting and resulted in the prize be-
ing awarded to cadet Sergeant ". E..
Hicks, of Clarendon county. The
prize vas delivered by sMr. Vivian
Moses, of New York, who is visiting
his parents in the city.
Last evening at the Female Seminary
the music department gave students a
recital. This was much enjoyed by all
present, and showed the splendid train
ing in this department. given by Prof.
McFall, who has been SO thoroughly
fitted in this line Of work.
The school will resume its work on
Jan. End. Many applications have
been received from those who will en-
ter as recruits, and it is believed that
with very few exceptions all of the old
students will retrun for their work.
Col. Owens and his family will spend
Xmas day in Williston with his fathers
Miss Bailey will spend the holidays
in Greenyille with her parents.
Miss Cheatam will spend Xmas
with Miss Rebecca Brown in Barn
well, and will also visit her parents
in Edgefeld during the holidays.
Prof. Claud McFall will spend the
holidays in Savannah visiting friends.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-24
Sandy Hook Conn, Dec.

Sandy Hook Conn, Dec. Is, 'o2.
Mr.. R. S. Hood, Chief Fire Depart
men, Sumter, S. G.
Dear Sir: Answering yours of the
10th inst, would say that the COM
mittee in Charleston must have had
specifications covering the particular
hose allowed to be used in the Tourn-
ament. For instance they might
have required the contestants to use q
double jacketed fire hose such as used
in the Charleston fire department.,
and which you use in your department.,
for they could not rule you out on the
ground that the hose we sent you is
not q 215 standard hose, for it is a
light weight 21a standard fire hose.
It was not made especially for tourn-
ament hose but it was taken from
regular stock, Sc we repeat that there
must have been some regulations on
which to base their decision other
than that this hose is not 2112 standard
fire hose. Respectfully.
Fabric Fire Hose Co.
W. T. Cole,
General Manager.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-24
How Ostrich Feathers are Picked.

News comes from California that
ostrich farming is now a paying indus
try. About this season Of the year
many people from Los Angeles go out
TO the farms at South Pasadena to
watch the plucking of the feathers.
10 many in the east the plucking OF
ostrich feathers is probably associated
with violent laying on of hands and
ID tying down of the bird. As matter
of fact, the gathering OF the feathers
IS very delicate task.
When the times comes, man care
faily examines the flock and picks out
ssese birds whose feathers are rlpen-
NO, group them into dozens, and pens
them in so that they cannot run about
ard iniure their beautiful plumage.
When the plucking time conaes, the
bird is enticed into narrow, dark
passage way. The entrances are then
closed and the bird thus imprisoned.
A cloth bag is thrown over The crea-
ture's head. Then the plucling be
gins. Three men, perched upon plat
forms without the pen, reach over the
board inclosure and with curious
seissor-like appliances pluck off the
feathers. Whatever wounds a bird re-
ceives are Immediately dressed. The
tail feathers are pulled and not cut,
simply because they reproduce better
than other feathers of the ostrich.
While the plucking is in progress the
the ostrich keeps up a dismal roar
ing. Were it not for the staunch con-
stfa:sion of the pen the creature
would kick the boards into splinters.
The first plucking is the most valu-
able For that reason the older ostrich
Is are kept simply as breeders.
How successful is the ostrich in
dustry in Southern California may
be gauged from the fact that above
three-quarters Of million dollars are
now invested in it, and the annual cut
nut of feathers is worth aboIt 500. COO.
Exchange.