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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
Notes and Personals.

Mrs Cyrus Pitman Orr has issued in- for a reception on the afternoon of February r from to O o'clock.
 There will be a valentine tea in the parlors of the Cumberland Presbyterian church tomorrow evening at o'clock A musical programme has been prepared
 
 Mrs. Harry Jones will entertain this aft ernoon in compliment to Mrs. B. J. Dozer of New York and Mrs w. E. Ambrose Of Louisville.
 Mrs George Cobb will give a valentine card party Saturday morning in compli- ment to Mrs Ambrose and Miss Katherine Ambrose of Louisville.
 MT. and Mrs. W. l.. Sims will give box party at the Bijou this evening in compliment to Mrs. Ambrose and Miss Ambrose.
 Mrs. Arthur w Smith will give re- ception this afternoon in compliment to Mrs Merrill Pratt Northington and Mrs. Collett Munger.
 MT. Frank H. Miller will return to Montgomery today.
 General Frederick Ferguson is i'll at St. Vincent's hospital.
 Miss Sarah Yancey of Rome, Ga, will arrive Friday to be the guest of Miss Marianne Hamilton.
 MT. and Mrs. John N. Sibley and Miss a few days at the Morris. They expect to go to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Mrs Sibley is looking very charming and she and MT. Sibey were cordially vel comed by their many friends.
 The Rev pr. and Mrs. r. T. Hale of Owensboro, Ky, will arrive today from Florida and will spend a few days in Birmingham.
 They will be with Dr. and Mrs. A. c. Davidson. pr. Hale was for many years pastor of the Southside Baptist church and Is one of the most distinguished clergymen in this denomination. The countless friends of Dr. and Mrs. Hale will give them a cordial welcome
 MT. and Mrs Brevard Davidson Miller, formerly of Columbia, s. C., have moved to Birmingham and are boarding with Mrs. J. T. Nixon on Twenty-first street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
MAGIC MIRRORS.
How Instruments Used by Maeicians
 and SWindlers Are Made.

Frnrl the 1scw scIk Post.
 The aphorism of Barnum that the pub lie loves to be humbugged finds il1ustra- tion in the success of the oculsts in this country who sell magic mirrors to creduous individuals for $5 and $10 which cost one-tenth those figures.
 Some of these charlatans with sublime assurance have called the law to their aid, to protect them from rivals or, 1t may be, to add prestige to the merchan- disc as several of the mirrors are, or claim to be. covered by letters patent copyright or trademarks.
 The mirror makers can justify their calling with precedents numberless The belief that bit of,bright metal or brass could be so charged by the black art that it would reflect in visible form the invis- ible things or beings about us is as old as civilization. Egypt and Babylon, Per sia and India. Japan and China. nave made and used these occult instruments from early times. Those which are made in the far east possess qualities which at one time were puzzling. but which. when the secret was discovered were found in- genius utilizations of optical laws.
 The simplest Is the Japanese lucky mir TOT. fair model of which the writer saw in Broadway shop a couple of days ago. HIS IS Hal plate dDu ndHuie Hliue ol a metal resembling steel One side Is so highly furnished that it reflects as well as the best silver backed looking-glass The reverse is chased in low relief with figures of vines birds. clouds and deo- graphs or talismans. When employed In the usual fashion. it does not differ from an ordinary mirror but when a large beam of light is thrown upon 1t anG re- flected upon a dark wall or ceiling in the reflected circle appears a luminous face telegraph or other figure The result is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
WV and SOCIETY
Mrs. Tyler Entertains.

Mrs. Bedford Forrest Tyler entertained yesterday afternoon in compliment to her guest, Mrs. Alex Le Suer Higdon of Texas. the occasion being beautiful one. There were nearly sixty guests, and anagrams were played.
 The first prize was won by Mrs. J. D. Moore, and the second by Mrs. John Towers. They were exquisite water colors done by Miss Douglass.
 The visitors prize, which was also a Douglass girl" was won by Miss Cald- well, and the consolation, a hand-painted cake plate. was drawn by Mrs. Fannie Arnold DeBardeleben. The prizes were among the handsomest of the season and the occasion was characterized with great elegance
 The decorations included rmllax and carnations, and Mrs Tyler's new home in Glen Iris is ideally arranged for en- tertainlng.
 Mrs. Tyler wore a becoming gown of white etomine and received with charac- teristic hospitality. Mrs. Higdon was beautifully gowned in rose crepe de chine.
 Mrs. DeBardleben, Mrs. Charles Van Hess Scholar and Miss Annio Jemison presided at the punch bowl Miss Jemi- son wore an afternoon gown of tan and Mrs. DeBardeleben was charmingly gowned in lavendar. Mrs. Schoolar wore a reception gown of blue silk.
 Among those in the receiving party were:
 Mrs. J. W. Hunter of Selma; Mrs. Washington of Richmond; Mrs. Yancey and Miss Lanier of La Grange; Mrs J. D. Moore, Mrs. B. r. Moore, Mrs. T. II. Aldrich, Mrs. Charles Scholar, Mrs. Robert Goodall. Mrs. Robert McLester, Mrs Frank Lathrop, Mrs. G. w Baines, Mrs. w. B. Mabry, Mrs. J. C. Harwell, Mrs R. H. Carter. Mrs. T. J. Davidson, Mrs. s. T. Moore, Mrs. c. NJ Porter, Mrs. DeBardeleben; Miss Maybele stol- lenwerck and Miss Annie Jemison
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Lafham- Bradley.

MT. Will T. Latham and Miss Mamie E. Bradley were married yesterday morning al Il o'clock at the brides residence on Fifth avenue. Dr. S. L. Handley offieiat- ed. MT. Latham is exchange clerk at the Peoples Saving Bank and Trust company and Is one of the best known young bank men in Birmingham Miss Bradley is daughter of MT. J. M. Bradley, super intendent of the electrical department of the Birmingham Railway Light and Power company. The bridal party left for Nashville
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
RAILROAD WORLD.


 M, E. Ingalls, president of the Big Four, and Warren J. Lynch general pas senger and ticket agent, both with head quarters at Cincinnati, viii arrive in Birmingham this morning from New Or leans over the Alabama Great Southern, and will remain here Curing the day.
 They are accompanied by their wives and a party of friends, ana are on a pleasure trip through the south
 The agreement recently reached between the western roads out of St Louis and the conductors and braxemen is very Tar reaching. The increase in wages affects thousands of men and was brought about without the least friction. Very nearly the same per cent of increase was grant ed on all roads.
 The final agreement has been made re- brakemen and conductors of the Frisco system and has been signed by c. H. Has sell, chairman of the general board of Frisco conductors, and E.,T. Trussell. sec retary. and F.. c. Vosburg, chairman of the general board of Frisco prakemen. and R. L. Richardson, secretary
 w. B. Leonard and N. k. Wells, heads of the Memphis and Amory. Miss, di- visions of conductors. and J. H. Britain and c. Churchill. heads of the same di- visions for the brakemen. have been or- ficially notified of the increase, and they in. turn have notified all employees
 According to the new scale Tor train men, freight conductors ana brakemen get an increase of 15 per cent and pas senger conductors and brakemen get an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12

Bright's Disease is more dreaded by physicians than any of the serious dis orders with which they have to deal, be- cause of its insidious and malignant character If prompt action were taken when headaches, urinary disorders, di- gestive troubles first appear, much suf- fering and sorrow would be averted PriclSly Ash Bitters will quickly stop the spread of the disease. quiet the inflam- nation, heal the kidneys and bladder, strengthen and regulate the liver, and drive poisons and impurities out of the system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
Richmond, Virginia.
To Advance Union Wages.

Pittsburg, February 11.-An import ant feature in the interstate mining agreement was officially announced to- day by President Dolan It provides for the payment in advance in wages to union men only and on April 1. when it takes effect. Miners who are not members of the United Mine Work CTS will not participate in the increase granted by the operators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
1900 Out of Endowment.

Dover, N. H., February 11.-Owing to strike of the ring spinners and carders, numbering 250, all the cotton mills of the Cocheco Manufacturing company here were shut down today, throwing 1900 out of employment The strikers complained that they were forced to work twenty minutes over time without extra pay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
The Wicked Fairy.

From Judge.
 Aunt (ending an exciting story)-And when she had said this the bad fairy dis appeared in a cloud or smoke and flame'-
 Niece (eagerly)-I know. auntie-in an automobile.
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To Expedite Trust Suit.

Washington, February 1.-The President late this evening signed the bill to expedite the hearings of the suit in equity pending and hereafter to be brought under the Sherman anti trust law and the law regulating com merce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
ANDREW G. CHAMBERS.
Seventh Ward.

I hereby announce myself as candi- date for Alderman for Seventh ward, subject to action Democratic Primary.
 J. F. GRAHAM. I hereby announce myself as a candi- date for alderman from the Seventh ward. subject to the action of the democratic primary. s F C. .fC.' tiElDT
 l hereby announce myself candidate for Alderman of the Seventh ward. sub feet to the action of the democratic pri- mary. SOLON JACOBS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
FOR CHIEF OF POLICE.

I announce myself a candidate for Chief of Police of Birmingham.
 w. E. WEIR. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Chief of Police, sub ject to the action of the democratic pri- mary to be held March ?, 1903.
 C. ". AUSTIN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
Squadron Goes to Galveston.

Washington, February 1.-The navy department is informed that the battle ship squadron left fone yesterday for Galveston, Tex, to take part in the coming celebration at that port.
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ONE GENT A WORD. hATEs-1c. a word a day; no ad. taken for less than 25c for first in- sertion. Cash must accompany every order.
REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. s150O-Terms easy; Groom house; 18th street, near 18th avenue. north; 50x140. 100x100-Avenue D and 12th street: s45 per front foot; terms easy; houses on lot.
 $1OOx140-Avenue c and 18th street; cheap for cash; partly improved. 1O0x13s1k-Northwest corner of 11th ave- nue and 16th street, north; cheaper than lots on 11th avenue between 18th and 17th streets. s5OO-Corner lot 5Ox1so Mcconnell street and electric car line or Tuscaloosa avenue, opposite Princeton.
 FOR RENT. No. 17061k 9th avenue, rooms, bath, gas and electric lights; also janitor service 4-room cottage on Cotton street at Princeton. No 1909 East 14th street; broom cottage, with bath. hot and cold; nice location: $2O.
 4-room cottage, stable. etc., with acres of land; quarter mile of electric car line; good road to the house.
 L. c. PETTYJoHON, Phone 465.- 1S26h Third Ave.
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Third Ward,

I hereby announce myself a candidate for alderman from the Third ward, sub ject to action of the democratic primary.
 R. H. KERR
 l hereby announce myself as a candi- date for alderman from the Third ward subject to the action of the democratic primary. BEN F. BARBOUR.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
Ohio River FalIino.

Owensboro Ky, February 1.-The river began falling here today and re- ports received show that 1t is falling to the mouth of Green river. No fur ther rise is anticipated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
FOR ALDERM EN. Second Ward

I hereby announce myself as a cam didate for Alderman from the Second ward. subject to action democratic pr,- mary. c. T. RAINBOW. l hereby announce as candidate for Al derman in Second Ward subject to the action of the Democratic primary
 l. EPSTEIN.
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Sixth Ward.

, I hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman from the Sixth ward, sub- ject to the action of the democratic primary. JOHN C. FORNEY. . I hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman from the Sixth ward. sub ject to the action of the democratic pri- mary.
 ANDREW G. CHAMBERS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
Thinking.

From the Columbia Jester.
 He musingly)-Sometimes think I am a fool.
 She (sweetly)-And at other times you think you are exactly right
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR MAYOR.

I hereby announce myself as candidate for mayor of Birmingham subject to ac- tion of democratic primary March g. 1903 1-27-tf GEORGE B. WARD. I hereby announce myself as a can- didate for Mayor of Birmingham. sub ject to the action of the democratic pri- mary, March ?.
 W. M. DRENNEN.
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FOR POLICE COMMISSIONER.

I hereby announce myself candidate for the office of Police Commissioner of Birmingham. subject to the action of the democratic primary election to be held on Monday, March ?, 1903.
 GEORGE G. PHILLIPS.
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Fifth Ward,

l take this means of announcing myself as a candidate for Alderman in the Fifth ward in the coming democratic pri- maries. B. H. COOPER
 Mr. Grimes H. Taylor Is candidate for alderman from the Fifth ward. sub ject to the decision of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
PERSONAL.
eUsIilEss oPPoh. 0NITies.


 OF INTEREST to the investing public We pay cash dividends each week on investments placed with us; highest ref erences furnished: we re established success; your money always subject to your control; we have never had dis satisfied investor; special interest to saving bank depositors. Write B. R. Gornto & Co., Norfolk, Va. 2-10-1m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12

BEST PRO FICTION Against Small-pox-A Health Policy. Jemison Real Estate and Insurance Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12

FOR SALE-Does your lamp wick char and make a bad light? Insist on your grocer furnishing Southeastern Oil Co., National Light Oil and you will have no more trouble with your lamps or light. 2-l2-lm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
FOR RENT.
STORE for rent 2oS-21o Fist street J. R.
 Adams. 1-7-tf

STORE for rent 20S-210 Fist street J. R. Adams. l-I-tI FOR RENT--1SlS eth avenue, opposite lst Methodist church; nine rooms and ser wants house; modern conveniences. w. A Smith, 1S01h 2nd avenue. 2-8-7t FOR RENT-New Hammonds, late model Remingtons, Smith Premiers and Dens- mores Owings Typewriter Co., 21O5 Second avenue. 2-5-St-thu-su STORE for rent. 1911 2nd ave. Apply J. R. Adams, 21 N. 21st street. 1-7-f STORE FOR RENT-In wholesale dis trict Apply J. R. Adams. 2-12-7t FOR RENT-Eleven-room house, close in, suitable for boarders lodgers, (now fulD; furniture and lease for sale. Apply P, care Age-Herald.
 2-11-3t- we th -slI
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE $3250-10Ox100; southwest corner Sth ave- nue and 18th street. $375O-2-story 7-room house; 18th street. near 7th avenue. $42OO-50x190; improved; neat home or good investment; Sth avenue, near l6th street. $6OOO-Big bargain in Srd avenue corner; large lot. $SO0-6Ox14O; 18th street. near 14th avenue. $5S0O-Improved Huntsville avenue prop erty; renting for $S50. $4000-20 acres; miles from courthouse; bargain. $5500-50x100; 2nd avenue corner.
 FOR RENT. $2O-7-room; new; opposite Glen Iris $40-7-room; Beeler station. $12.50-Kingston and Woodlawn cottages: M'coNNELL 6 CARTWRIGHT, Both phones 46 220 2lst Street
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MISCELLANEOUS.

WANTED--To do your dental work free. Dental College. Avenue F and 20th st. 1-T-7t
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-To good, live man. who can control business, will sell one half interest in an established real es- tate, rental and fire insurance business. Address Insurance, care Age-Herald.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
THE ALABAMA HOME

The Association issues Special certin- cates of stock Tn amo; ts Tom soO to 5000. This stock pays 6 per cent per annum, payable semi-annualls' and can be withdrawn at any time. Apply to W. V. M. ROBERTSON Genl Mgr.
 2C0g First Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12

FOR RENT-To gentlemen only; modern room, S12.5O. 426 S. 18th st. FOR RENT-Furnished room on Sth ave- nue. between 18th and 18th, north. with hot and ccld water, bathroom privilege, and house heated throughout. Price moderate. Address Postoffice Box s16. 1-31-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12

BAKERS and wholesale dealers in flour.
 before making large deals, have your -four tested at Highland Takery lab oratory. u-14-6st
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12

FOR SALE-Eggs from fine Mammoth
 Bronze turkeys, w. Leghorns. white and Barred Rocks, incubator eggs; cat alogue Glengary Poultry Yard, Somer- Ville Tenn. l-l6-tf
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4EIP WANTED-MALE,
HELP WANTED-FEMALE.

I WILL pay a good price for good
 white servant; only three in family.
 Office, 221 Fist St. Phone 2S. 2-l1-7t
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ROOMS WANTED.

ROOM WANTED-One or two rooms fur nished complete for light housekeeping; only first class need answer. Address with full particulars, c. F. B., care Age Herald. -10-3t-tu-thur-su
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LOST-At the performance of Ben Hur" Tuesday night solitaire diamond ring. following initials engraved therein: "J. B. M. to C. B. M." Finder will be liber- ally rewarded if returned to James s. Laird. Western Union Telegraph Co. LOST-Between 1st and End ave, 10th st., black pocketbook, containing So bill receipts. Name on book, Emma Rup- nert. Reward if returned P. H. Moore, 20231a 1st avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-12
Oven Argument.

Its work in the oven is the strongest argu- ment in favor of GOOD LUCK" Baking Pow der. This statement every house-keeper can verify for herself. The fact that 1t makes the best biscuit, waf1ies, pies and cake is why itcan be sold in Train Loads.
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FOR SALE-Lot of Remingtons No. and cheap, for cash or on miscellaneous
 Owings Typewriter Co.,, 2105 Second ave- me 2-5-St- -thu-su
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. $50 Cash, balance s15 per month. for good little house and lot at West Highlands Station, Ensley car line; price s750. $320O-Splendid business lot 25x100 feet; close in on South 20th street; will pay good interest if improved. $6250-$1500 cash, balance easy terms, for an elegant, very modern. up-to-date g. room residence; South 20th street. near 12th avenue.
 Also thoroughly modern, 9-room residence on South 11th avenue, near 17th street; 5000 cash, balance 1, 2 and years; price $55O0.
 $110 per front foot for 25x100 feet; 16th street, near End avenue; ought to go to $225 per foot in next few years. S3250-40x100; alley corner. with houses; 18th street. near 2nd avenue. $1400-Splendid residence lot; 7th avenue, near 26th street; cheapest residence lot on Northside
 SMITH 6 STiLLMAN.
 20041a First Avenue
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WE MAKE cuts for all commercial pur- poses both in line and half-tone; speci- mems rnd prices mailed on application. Address Age-Herald Engraving Co. Phone 230. u-z7-tf
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- ROOMS FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Furnished front room to two gentlemen; with or without board on South Highlands. Mrs. M, care Age Herald 2-10-7t
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- LOST.

->-~>>=->>--~~>>- LOST-A small beaded purple purse, on 20th street or 1st avenue. Return to 212O Highland avenue and get reward.
 2-l1-2t
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-10

politics at Princeton university, has been
selected president of the College of the City
of New York and has notified the board of
trustees that he has decided to accept the
position. DR.. Finley is 40 years of age and
a native OF Illinois
The school teachers of Philadelphia have
entered upon a movement to raise a fund
Elkin, who bequeathed $l,500.00 for the
creation OF an nnuIty fund for aged and
disabled women teachers who have taught
for twenty-five years In the public schools
Of that city. A memorial window In the
Normal school is favored. There are 800
public school teachers and principals there,
and It is hoped TO raise 5000 for this pur-
pose.
There are two main ideas in the cur
rent discussion of school gardens says
Country Life in America. First. the lin
provement OF adornment of the grounds;
purposes OF direct instruction, or school
gardening proper. Much of the discussion
does not distinguish these two ideals, and
thereby arises some of the loss of effort
and effectiveness in the movement. The
first category-the Improvement of the
school ground can be picked up, slicked up
and made fit for children to see. There are
three stages or epochs In the improvement
of any ground: Cleaning up, grading ana
seeding, planting; To improve the school
hood pride. 1t is an expression OF the peo-
pies interest In the things that are the
peoples. We are ashamed when our homes
are not Mt and attractive for children 70
live in. But who cares II at the school
the fence is tumble-down, the wood or
coal scattered over the yard, the clap
boards loose, the chimneys awry, the clap
broken, the outhouses jagged and yawn-
ing2"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-10

about knee high from the ground. Durkee
stuck out his bare hand as quick as n Hash
and he had Il. But II was a hot one and
he blew on his hand for several innings
afterward. Every man proved himself a
star IN the game and there was not an
inning that went by but what had in II
some play that was better than usual and
that would be considered the star play OF
any other game. In fact, that game was
one IN a thousand and the 1000 fans got
more for their money than they ever can
sSain. II went to show. too. that the ma
tional game IL far from being a dead one
in the Western league and that there are
more good players in the race besides those
that gather uneer the nag OF the major
leagues.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-10
LABOR AND INDUSTRY.

The furniture used in Cuba is largely
from the United States.
The United States Steel corporation has
untitled orders for 5,4l0, T9 tons OF steel.
California produces more dollars worth
OF oranges than OF gold-orangeS over VS.
10000 and gold Sl7,OOo.OOO.
Gambling among American workmen is
almost unknown as compared with the
same evil In Great Brttain-say the Moseley
Germany sold the United States in the
first quarter OF 1902 So, 1865 worth. In
the correspondent quarter this year the
sales were 81, l92,H9 worth.
Seventy French firms manufacture motor
cars, and their combined output last year
was 1900 cars. The Industry employed
100, 900 wOrkmen, earning on an average OF
$3.50 a year each.
Russia has invested In Manchuria mil
lions for railways, millions for a standing
army &c protect them, and 41O,OO,OO IN
building the city of Dalney. The total Is
Since 1862 over S27, OOO,O 900 has been ex-
pended in the construction OF 100 miles OF
ievees along the Mississippi. and Of that
amount the United States government has
contributed over 100000.
The International Brotherhood OF Paper
Hangers has announced the next interna-
tional convention Of that union 10 be held
at Erie, Pa. on May H. A general plan
for raising a 10000 defense fund has been
adopted by referendum vote.
Almost every adult Manchu carries a
Connecticut dollar watch. The United
States had no trade worth mentioning With
STA ties. rails and engines for its railways.
Now the trade In hour and cottons is i'm
] Dortant.
The National Association Of Master
Horseshoers intends TO establish a college
! devoted to the trade. A course in horse
anatomy, the study OF elementary chem
veterinary surgery are to be included in
i the curriculum.