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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16

3 TO pay for not having anybody know Dor
roWed II.
she didn't know that she vas offering an enor-
nous percentage. In fact. she would be perplexeo
70 tel YOU whether percentage place or q.
medicine But she wanted 20 play fair and her
notion Of fairness involved making financial sac
r1hCe 50 that there might be q little to help
some other needy one along with.
PLENTY OF GOOD WORK
Parliamentary procedure. that ugly monster which
th-uttles in its paralyzng grip many wouen's
clubs. has barely been permitted place foot ever
the threshold Of the Matrons' Club The members
transact their business yes but they DO Il in joyous
defiance OF tuteiary divinities Of the gavel. But
The spirit Of politics is there. You win hear q
woman say, Il controlled forty votes at the last
election
The West Side Settlement has many other irons
Fl the IRE besides the Matrous' Club. There is a
penny ErcVldenr bank. which sometimes receives
deposits amounting 10 SO in the course Of one after
noon There Is gymnasium which every girl
connected with the Settlement has join; house
Two newly engaged members who wanted to know
how 70 spend their future husbands money and
Row TO feed them. four cooking classes. two young
WoTneus Clubs. "A paper doll class for girls OF nine
md ten. and many more besides The Settlement
does civic WDrK and religious work II is
absolutely social Institution. over two thousand
girls and women in weekly touch with it
Whatever concerns the life CT women in their own
homes is matter Cf interest TO the Settlement.
thousand women and girls whose lives il touches
every week that II hespeakS the friendly interest
and cooperation OF those who interested ia the
progress of women.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16

The Rev. Frederick Lynch, Who Is Wanted
as Pastor of the Pilgrim Memorial Church.

Lenox. Mass. Nov Is (speeisD.-The Rev Fred
erick Lynch. who has been called from the Lenox
Congregational Church to the pastorate OF the Pr
grim Memorial Church at Madson-ave and One
hundred terty -first-tt New-York. was gradu-
afed from Yale in 1884 and from the Yale Divinity
school in 1887. He assistant pastor TO the Rev
DR. 7. T. Munger at the United Church IN New
Haven. from $3.50 1885. in the latter year being
called the pastOrats OF the Lenox Congregational
Church. MIR. Lynch has published many sermons IN
The Christian World Pulpit OF London. England;
The Evangelist and other religious Inasaz1Iles
and has been q frequent contributor TO The out
look The Christian EsndeavOr World and other
religious PAPERS
His first book. The Enlargement OF Life was
published in October Of the present year M Lynca
another book Ia preparation Oh -lrnUOztallty.
He has been engaged t. spend the first wesG q
IyDz ecturiug every after1OOn TO the students %
Atlanta University '"Ine Teachings OF Jesus
and speaking every evening IN the chapel prob
lens Of personal religion. He has given such courses
IN Boston and NeW-6aven-
Mr.. Lynch has lectursd extensively on literary
topics. and last winte- gave one OF the Leonard
Bacon lectures Preaching before the Yale
Divinity School he elected member OF the
Lake MohOnk international Arbitration Conference
MAJ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
Housesvfyes ExcbanGe.

ten out the directions carefully. I hope this
or some other recipe will enable J. p :. to dis
pense with Yeast bread. [ have suffered much
and so long with indigestion. ] feel great sympa-
thy for others who have similar trouble.
wheat -four, even teaEpoOnful OF salt, one Of
soda slightly rounded; two scaut teaspoonfuls u
cream tartar Use nearly half much cold
water as -four. Stir with a spoon Turn into q
buttered pan. Steam from half 10 three-duarters
OF a hour; then bake very thoroughly IN a mod
crate oven one hour lOuger-it cannot be over
baked. The next day slice and dry IL. II you do
like IL Drowned II will be safer to leave the
door open while drying. II is long. tedious pro-
cess. The bread should not be put away until
every particle OF moisture is gone Then, II kept
in a tight TN box pail by itself. II will remain
fresh q long time. II mperfectly dried. IL will be
tough and stale at once. and such slice
will spoil the whole.
The steamng II properly done. insures the
bread being light. Il is not needful TO use much
coal. but the fire should be bright so that the
water in the kettle viii boil hard. especially the
first fifteen minutes
Do not have the kettle more than one-Guarter full
Of water The steamer should fl closely Do not
lift the lid while the bread Is steaning II needfui
bread goes init will not fall
One who cannot eat Graham bread en-
tire wheat.
This bread can be made with white -four II
white -four is used take a scant spoonful OF soda
instead Of the slightly rounded spoonful called for
with entire wheat -four.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
- GYPsY TRAIL.

The white moth the closing bine.
The bee 10 the opened clover.
And The gypsy blood 10 the Jpsy blood
Ever the wide world over
Ever The wide world over. lass.
Ever The trail hslG tfu~.
over he world and under The vorld.
And back 1t 1Iv last ~ yOG-
The aid hawk to The wiEd-sSept shy.
The deer 10 the wholesome void
Aud the heart OF a to the heart OF maid
As II was in he days Of Olu.
The heart Of a man to the heart OF maid
Light OF nay tents. be fleet!
Morning wits at the end OF the world.
And the world Is 81 at our feet -,
--(Rudyard k!plns-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
THANKS FOR CHEER.

The young woman IN New-Jersey VINO was oe-
serted by her husband and left with two small
children TO support sends thanks for the several
kinds OF cheer that sent her Sunshine
friend in New Jersey. Miss Roberts. forwarded a
coat TO her which fitted perfectly, and was very
much appreciated. The money which was contrib
uted for her was taken to her by a member. who
writes When I told the young woman OF the
answer to the appeal for her in the column, tne
tears came to her eyes. and she said she haG
thought that God had forgotten Eer. and Mr. X
(who gave the money! would have felt repaid II ne
had known how grateful she was, both for the
help and the kindness. II does one good TO know
Of such real charity"
I4oizeaux Brothers have acknowledged the re-
ceipt OF a box Of cancelled stamps sent from the
general Office for the Orphanage IN Switzerland IN
whose name they send thanks The stamps VIII
be forwarded at the earliest convenience
The Little Mothers Aid Association Is grateful
for the nice box Of various articles sent last
week from the Sunshine Office
A OF thanks has been received from Mrs
PierrepOnt Green. OF Eew-YOrk City, for cape
and pair OF bed slippers to her for al elderly
branch rnarnhar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
MATHEMATICAL EXHIBIT.

Visitors attending the meetings OF the Associa-
ton OF Colleges and Preparatory Schools. or the
Association OF Teachers OF Mathematics IN the
Middle States and Maryland on Friday and Satur-
dav November z and Is. 1903 invited 20 VISIT
the Educational Museum OF Teachers College.
where there will be exhibited many OF the more
interesting portraits and autographs OF mathe-
rnaticIaus from the collection Of Professor David
Eugene Smith. types OF apparatus ana models Tor
use in elementary and secondary classes, and a
NUM- r. Of rare works on mathematics from the
Columbia University Library and the valuable
library OF George \. PlimptOn. OF Nev-York City.
The museum VIII be open to the public from 3
a m 10 $50 p m. each day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
CHEER NEEDED.

4 New-Jersey invalid member is in need OF very
substantial cheer-bed clothes especially. she
has not enough TO keep her warm now that cold
weather has appeared.
Childreu's clothing would be most acceptance
tust now 70 4 destitute member, OF NeW-1ork
State. who has take care OF her granochIIo' q
little lad who has mother 1870 -.
A member in Pennsylvania has asked that
T : members cOrresDOn with her she -
quite alone a. she has near relatives AFIlS anu
she j. very lonely The lack Of consenlaI com
her life aud letters from T : :. friends would
De greatIy appreCie ted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
TO DRIVE AWAY ANTS.

II W R viii get one ounce OF oil Of cedar and
small cameTs hair brush. and paint wherever the
little ants run, she will soon be rid Of them TWO
applications are usually enough. Oil OF cedar is
also good TO keep moths out Of woollen goods
inciose another way Of making coffee;
Ny proportions one-half pint Of finely ground
coffee 10 one quart OF water put the coffee in
clean pot at night and put half OF the quantity
Of cold water In the morning I beat I'D egg
taking half for this quantity. and add 10 the
cofTee put on and let IL Just boil After
mar add the remainder Of the water, boiling hot
and set on the back Of the stove TO settle for fifteen
minutes I use sal soda 10 clean the granite pot
.vrice = week J. A. TITTAMER.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16

white satin and silk. Lousine peau de sole and
taffeta viii he the favorites. combined with lace
medallions, insets and berthas and edged with fur
Even debutantes have foresworn allegiance 10
the time honored chiffon and tulle Creations. and
VIII come OUT in taffeta peau de sole. Some
of these frocks will be severely plain leaving all
the fresh beauty OF youth in both feature and
figure TO be 10 advantage. while others win be
elaborate with laces and embroideries. The pTin-
viii De a fayorite model
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16

trimmed with mink Both Of these gowns have
hats il fur 10 match mounted with art buckles
and a spray Of velvet foliage
BY the way. buckles are again used with smart
effect on the winter hats. Wide bands and folds
~ ribbon. soft silks. ribbon and even lace, are
thrust through the buckle and then draped. or
front. slightly side. They are OF cut
steel, silver gilt. Jet CT '5eWelied-
FER hats and toques Of all the popular furs are
70 ta more in vogue than ever. OF course the
rur chosen must match that % the stole and mur
or the wrap or coat Mink with cream or golden
rneqe- chiucEilla and viClets, any OF the IurS
rszg fo~ has mounted with shaded ostrich plumes
az 4 Paradise aigretJe. gives a T1ch effect ana
NAV be effectively worn with any street or carriage
gown
AL skirts except those for dress occasions are
made shorter and follow the round line ana
although Iorg trailing skirts still favorites for
evening wear. many frocks for elaborate IGnc-
rions" are u0w being made without rain CUT
round and jast clearing the moor SusPPllnes
beads. hands. and even rows OF buttons VII. Or
sssed extensively skirts for the season ne
hiD voke - far too becoming anc altogether 700
smart 10 lose its popularity. and many o. tne
beeT 0ouvrs are made with this feature. which may
ne carried out IN numerous artistic ways ShIIrins
ia sections skirts Is stlH ieadlrs tsatHEe'
especially IN cloth gowns and al the SUI 7I'A9-
Tor evening vyea- g-hite suede gloves are again
ena-t For The theatre and calling. the slace IN
,rsfta Is the correct thing. a new fad FOR morn
iug and Tor Informal afternoon use ~ Lan SUEDE
a. snv ~ the pretty shades. THESE sioFes are
worn So large that they wrinkle over the myers
II Il 10 be "a white season." and though al
manner Of thin ztufs win be used. waite eiotn'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
CONTRIBUTIONS

In return f1r remembrance from the T s s.
Miss Lizzie Bailey an invalid member who lives
in Maine. has sent one Of her silk puff cushions.
It IL made OF dozens Of small silk squares and rep
resents much time spent FOR Sunshine.
Gifts for the children at the hospital on Ran
dalrs Island from Mrs. c. G Currier, OF
New-Jersey. They include games knitted reins,
toys books and pictures. Materials for dressing
dolls from Mrs George Brown, of Nev-York State.
have been received by a Manhattan branch presi-
dent. and paper dolls and dresses have come 10
the Office FOR 'sorle little girl Miss e A Barger
contributed bright tarletan candy bags for the
Little Mothers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
NEW SUNSHINE CLrB.

Mrs A c Marsh of Bayonne y. J.. writes that
she has organized her Sunday school class into the
'.Pass-It-Ou Club" They to collect stamps Tor
the orphanage IN Switzerland also picture papers
and cards The president of the club is Harold
Young. Charlie Geibel secretary: Morris Fryer.
treasurer and Mrs. Marsh. corresponding secre-
tary Raw Phillips is chairman Of the good read
ing committee and Charlie Pennet O1 the stamp
committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
FROM A SOCIETY woMAN's DIARY.

From Life.
Ny milliuer gave shock to-day
When" said she. does your ladyship intend
paving ne what you owe me-?
The ungovernabIe curiosity OF lo- born women!
Il made me blush for my
7 was not unkind her. But 7 deemed IL ny
drtv 10 chde her and when she spoke (rather Petu-
iantIv thought) OF starving. recommended her
to cultivate Doise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16

Is among the
best seen. The
waist. as illus
trated. Is Of
striped French
flannel trimmed
with small but
tons, but the
design is suited
10 all the ma
terials Of the
season and TO
both the odd
waist and the
gown.
The quantity
OF material re-
Quired for the
medium size is
four and three
quarters yards
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16

Church IN the morning was atcress-t BY M
Viola D Romans, Miss Mary c Brashn, Or. Sara
O. Elliott and Mrs. COrnelia Dow. on ne Work cf
their departments IN the WoEnan's Christian Ism
perance Union. and oy Miss Olive Christian Ma
very, on temperance work IN India Mrs. Frances
". Graham. OF Sew-Y0rk national musical direc-
tor. had charge OF the music The Leading event q
the day was IN the Ninth Street Baptist Church
in the afternoon. where the annual sermon ras d
Mvered oy Mrs. Katherine Lsrte Stevenson. rr>.-
ident OF the Massachusetts, Woueu's Chrts-1a1
Temperance Union
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
DREAMED OYSTERS.

In reply 70 an old Tribune subscriber who wished
the recipe for Dreamed oysters on toast, I would
cav that I have found the following recipe very
palatabe: Put one quart Of oysters, with the broth
into a stewpan, and let the oysters heat through
When the edges Of the oysters curl. take them out
and id two cups Of milk and two tablespcoufuls Of
butter 10 the broth. When boiling add two table
spoonfuls OF -four which has been stirred smooth in
ff+tIa ~old milk. with salt and pepper When
thickened add the oysters. and serve at once on
slices OF toast + q u
El-sTv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
WOMEN IN THE PULPITS.
Delegates to the W c. T. U. Convention
Speak in Cincinnati and Suburbs

Cincinnati, Nov. 15.-3Iore than one hundred pull
pits in Cincinnati and Ohio and Kentucky suburbs
occupied to-day. morning and evening. By
women who are delegates. lecturers organizers or
other attendants a. the thirteth national co1ven-
ton OF the Woman's Christian Temperance Union
At the time thirty visiting clergErueu OF the
Ohio Anti Saloon League occupied other pulpits-
The platform meeting il Ct. PaUFs Methodist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
pnnuN RREAp ZOE pYsPEPTICs.

Miss Caroline G. Miller. Of Newton. n J.. who
contributed recipes for fruit cake. orange cake and
filings and nut m1caroons 20 the Housewives
Exchange Of November 10. writes interestingly IN
response 10 the request OF J. p g., Lakewood. for
a recipe for matted bread. Miss Miller says
For the greater part of the last seventeen years
have been obliged 10 forego bread ard every thlns
containing Yeast. I know nothing OF me use OF
meIt but have found the bread made y the
recipe given below palatabie streng theIlns and
easy OF digestion and ] have MADE X one OF my
chief articles OF diet for several years II seems
10 nle very easy make but the last eight months
7 rave been confined TO my bed with Potts disease
OF the spine and have had 20 depend upon Othefs
Tor nv bread We have changed heio sever!
,frnes and / find the new cook does not succeed
Yery well tho .Af time. That Is why have writ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
NOTICE

The letter rom M B." Of Connecticut. when
arrived at the Office last Tuesday, contained no
Enclosure for the theological student. as stated
b,- the contributor. BY al oversight M b may
have neglected 70 inclose this contribution OF II
may have been lost IN transit Either way ne
T S : office would be grateful II VI. q Wouil
communicate with It
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16

four and one-quarter yards q inches wide or two
and fve-eighths yards a inches wide.
This pattern No. 4,55 is cut in sizes for 81, 81
g. SIS and - inch bust measure.
The pattern will be sent TO any address on receipt
OF 10 cents. Please give number and bust measure
distinctly. Address Pattern Department New-York
tribune. IF IN hurry for pattern. send an extra
two-cent stamp and We will mail by letter postage
IA sealed envelope.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
REQUESTS

VIII some one give recipe for cream o.
celery SOUP the quantity being sufficient for twelve
tersous? / would also ike know If little mould
SOILS the edible quality Of Edam cheeseI
New-York City. n r Il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16

VIII the friend who requested pair Of mana
cards for the missionary in Liberia please SEND
her address 10 ;fe office. a response TO the re-
quest has been made. but the article cshh0' Dc
sent as the address has been mislaio
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16

Telveteen is 20 be popular this winter. and II
has been brought 70 such a high standard by man
ufacturers that many prefer il 10 velvet as II
wears better" costs less, is less stiff Grapes
gracefully. and IS modish. a smart waikiki cos
tune IS Of mouse c0Iored velveteen trimmed with
sable. Another Is Of golden brown velveteen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
a Tissue Paper Pattern of Blouse Waist,
with Cape Collar, No ASST. for 10 Cents.

broad shoulder line 10 be noted the latest
waists and are singularly graceful. The model
shown is extended TO form d narrow plastron. and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
GOOD CHEER

Hsv. you had a Kindness shown
Pass ~ en-
Twas not given for you alone
Pass II on
Let It travel down the years.
Let Il wipe snctheT's tears.
TIL In hssFsn the cssd appears
Pass II or.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
Olga Fedorox,no. Student.
BY DR. HELEN BOURCHIER.

IN TWO PARTsPART II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16

Il Is 70 be "a white season" and though an
manner Of thin ztuffs viii be used white cloth,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
OUR PUZZLE SERIES NO. 1.

BELOW WE PRINT TEN PICTURES. EACH REPRESENTS THE NAME OF AN ANIMAL. THE IS TIGER SEE IF YOU CAN THE REST. - -
 SATURDAY AFTERNOON ANSWERS RECEIVED WILL BE POURED A LARGE BASKET, THOROUGHLY sHUFFlED AND ONE DRAWN AND OPENED IF THIS CONTAINS HE CORRECT SOLUTION OF THE SERIES THE SENDER WlLL s6 DOLLARS. IF IT PROVES INCORRECT, ANOTHER WILL DRAWN, AND so ON - -.
 THE CONTEST CLOSES NOON, SATURDAY, AND NO ANSWERS RECEIVED AFTER T TAT DATE WILL BE WITH IT THIS PUZZLE CLIPPED FRo THE AeEHERAL6 IN A PLAIN SEALED ENVELOPE, AD. DRESSED TO THE GUESS EDITOR, CARE AeEHERALo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
OUR PUZZLE SERIES NO. 2.

BELOW THE AeEHERALo PRINTS TE9 PICTURES. REsENTs REAL ESTATE FIRM FAMILIAR TO BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA INSTANCES TO A LARGE SECTION ENTlR SOUTH. US WHO THEY AGE-HERALD WILL GIVE DOLLARS TO THE SUCCESSFUL eUEssER THE sA ME RULES REGULATIONS GOVERNING THIS CONTEST AS ovERN THE OTHER PUZZLE SE REs OF TIE AeEERALD ADD aEss AL ANSWERS TO GUESS EDITOR, PUZZLE SERIES NO. 2, AGE-HERALD lRh.NG1AM
 THE AeE.HERAlo INTENDS MAKE THE LOCAL PUZZLE sE RES REGULAR ADDITION TO ITS REGU LAR SERIES WHICH R SEVERAL WEEKS
 THE CONTEST CLOSES AT NO ON SATURDAY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24

lcontinued on 2ard Pase)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
HOTEL cHAMBERLlN

OLD POINT COMFORT, VIRGINIA. Most magnfcently situated and com fortably furnished hotel on Atlantic coast.
 Summer Rates, June to Oct, $3 Per
 Day Up.
 Special Weekly Rates. Orchestra, boat ing, bathing. sailing, fishing, tennis, golf. Largest military post in the country. Rendezvous of North Atlantic Squadron New management. 1903. Booklets can be had at office O. x c. and Southern rail- way. George F. Adams, manager.
 5-19-39t- -tu- thu-sun
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
Writing Contest.

to
 to Wateman's Fountain Pen" the number times Postal Card
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
WINNERS IN THE
 PUZZLE CONTEST

L. E. CALLAHAN GETS s5 PRIZE IN SERIES NO. 1, AND PETE MAYER RECEIVES THE s5 PRIZE IN SEE RES NO. 2.
The Washington times., 1903-02-10
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES.

Thomas Coffin. 1907 Duke street, at ri ght.
and William DOgan. also colored
charged with seducing Ida Parker. a
cOlored girl The grand jury also re-
turned true bills in two cases. new in
dictments. against George ". Dix,
charged with embezzling funds belonging
to the Osceola Tribe, Independent order
OF Red Men, OF which he was formerly
treasurer The grand jury was then dis
charged. In the case OF Elizabeth Coouy
VS.. William Morrow. ct Al. decree
was entered appointing Douglas Stuart
and c. &. Carlin special commissioners
to sell property.
A decree dropping the cause was en-
tered in the case OF EustaCe Jedries.
guardian. VS.. Charles H. Mckinney. The
will OF Charles Gaskins was admitted TO
probate and City Sergeant r. II. Cox
qualified as executor. He left his estate
to Mary Heath. The estate Of owen Car
roll was committed 20 City Sergeant r.
II. Cox for care.
The Washington times., 1903-02-10
Gatarrh,
Foul Breath.
II You Continually K'hawk and Spit
And There is a Constant Dripping
From the Nose Into the Throat,
If You Have Foul, Sick
ening Breath, That Is
Catarrh.
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breath The sense % smell and taste are nearly
always totally destroyed in time, 10 that the
person who has CatIrrh does not realize how
l5athsonle their disraac j.. They continue
their khawking-k hawking and splitting and
splitting about prouiscuCusly until they are
Stunned by everyone, and the sight Of them Is
enough 20 make a well person sick.
Gauss Catarrh Cure gives wonderful relief.
especially IN those chronic cases where the
mucous DROPS down the throat and lungs. sick
ening the stomach. and leads 20 many diseases
Including Consumption
Catarrh is a deep-seated disease and local
applications. inhalztious, sprays. Ointments. or
salvcz VIII do no good A large trisI package
mailed free that wiz convince you. send name
and address AT once 20 c y. Gauss, 1919 Nain
Street. Marshall. Mich
The Washington times., 1903-02-10
WESTERN ROADS HOLD
Up IMPROVEMENTS
Labor, Coal, and Materials
Too High at Present.

CHICAGO. Feb 1O.-Tbe OUTLAY OF
millions Of dollars for Improvements has
been abandoned for the present by West
ern roads because OF the high cost OF
labor and materials
The Milwaukee and 81. Paul yesterday
ordered the abandonment OF the work Of
double tracking its main line from Nil
waukee 10 La Crosse. This work was
ordered last year and the work from
Brookheld 10 La Crosse. a distance Of
iS2 miles. was estimated 10 cost 81 .54S,-
600. Nearly half of it has been done,
and something like 100 miles were to be
finished in 1903. involving an expendi-
ture of 81 .5OO.O 900.
For precisely the same reasons the
Chicago and Alton has abandoned for
the present improvements and better
ments. contemplating an expenditure of
81. 600 600.
Not only is the cost Of making bet
terments high under present conditions.
but 1T is asserted that the net earnings
OF the roads are falling off. because Of
the advanced cost of coal and labor.