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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-05-30
Real Estate Transfers.
Tuesday and Wednesday, May 10 h
aud goth, 2903

ouN -Nthf WV
Geo NJ Catron to Annie X Mexican.
consideration 1920; lot 10 L~exiogIsn
Geo NJ Calrou to Geo l. Ripple, con.
nderatiou, $3.50; lot in Lexington.
Peter EsselmAn 10 John Pelerlug,
consideration SS5O;2 lots in Concor-
dia.
Anns Forderhose, ct al, to Mary
Stasberg, consideration 800; lot ard
pit lot in Concordia.
Anton Tebbankamp to Mary Sla--
berg, consideration $S2 9Oi lot and pit
lot 10 Concordia.
Acton Tebbeukamp to Mary S as.
berg, consideration s3l lot and pit lo'
in Concordis.
Thursday and Friday, May 21st and
22nd, 1908.
Louis and Isaac Gratz TO Walter
Bowen, consideration 1926: lot in Lex.
ington
Henry Hainkle to Chris Walk, COR
aideration So, 750; pit lot in Lexington.
Chas w Loomas to G A Kreihu,
consideration 1925 int in lot in LEX
ington.
W H.McNeel to J McHu h, con-
sideration $3.50; pit lot In Odessa.
Arthur Persiuger, by attorney, to
Chas. E TaIbor't, consideration $28; 3
lots in Lexington.
Henry Tebbenkhmp, ct al, to Mary
S~tasberg, consideration $50; lo' and
strip in Concordia.
Henry Beermau, ct al, to VIM
Schlneter consideration $50; 9 acres.
Mariuda A Bells to Ed Edgingtou,
consideration 1857 so; 20 acres.
Jas H Campbell to Chas Hoefer,
consideration 81, 25O; 8 acres and tile
plant.
Wm Sehlueter to Fred Wiese, con
Nderstion $40; 9 acres.
Saturday, May 2Srd, 1908.
Wm H Johns to C G Gam, consid-
sration 80, 400! so acres
LIT Land to D Fl Hancock, cousid-
Grafton 1925; y 2 lots in Higginsville.
Chas G Mitchell to Martha A Kruse,
consideration 5000; 70 acres.
Monday, May 25th 1908.
Leopold Schmidt to VIM Schmidt,
deed, consideration $50; road.
Anna Wilker to VIM Schmidt, con-
sideration S1,250; 40 acres.
Wm Schmidt to Aug Marks, consid-
GRAFTON 81 ,4O0; 40 acres and road.
Aug Marks to Chris Diekmeyer. cor
federation 1880; 40 ACRES and road.
Jas. J Fleming to Lucy F Cox, e.
al, power of attorney.
Jos E Tucker to ] C Shelton, cor
sideratton 81, $50; 8 lots in Lexington.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-05-30
Notice To Bridge Contractors.

will let to the lowest and best bidder for
construction, on
SATURDAY, MAY 30, A. D., 1903,
one pile bent bridge. IS feet long, two spans
to be built across slough on public road
about two miles north of Concoriia and lust
north Of the iron bridge across Davis creek,
near line between sections 2l-2s, township 80,
range "a.
Letting to be at 10 o'clock a. m. at bridge
site.
Also will on same date at > o'clock p. m.
let another bridge for construction. rs feet
span. on frame bents, to be built across
branch on public road near the center of
section y, township AZ. range q, and about 5
miles northeast Of COncOrnia.
Plans and specifications can be seen at time
and place of letting.
Contractor Is to give bond for complying
With contract and maintenance Of bridge as
the law directs.
Commissioned reserves right 10 reject any
or all bids. b. ID. WEEDIN,
April g., 1903. 5-2td
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-05-30
OF PUBLICATION.
STATE o MISSOURI, SIS
TnnNry nF LAFAYETTE.

STATE o. MISSOURI. lss
COUNTY OF LAFAYETTE,
IN The Circuit Coart Of said County. April
Term. 18th Day. April 3th, iAa
The State ~ Missouri attnc r-i-tle- ~
the use of !. j. tulkcrsQn, oNeculi et lne
Nevenue of lafayette County, In tue STATE
% Missouri Plailtin,
vs..
John T.. Graves. Defendant.
To the said John T. Groves: o are
hereby notified that said plaintiff has CON-
menced a suit against you In said court by
p%etition. the object aud general nature on
which is % obtain "a judgment lor the taxes
interest and costs due on the ~tuiloWlns
described real estate situate pm the coun,l
of Lafayette and State OF Missouri, to-wlt.
Twenty CW acres south half OF southwest
quarter OF southwest quarter OF see
ton fifteen 49, township hity one i'll'
range twenty-five (2iL said real estate
being delinquent for the years lo3l, lsso'
lsQq. 1909. and that said taxes Tor
said years, exclusiveOf penalty, interest ana
costs. amount la the aggregate 20 the sum
OF Twelve and l6-lO0 Dollars, (sl2lB, ana that
the sama may ne declared "a lien on said real
estate, and that the same may be sold or 50
much thereof as may be necessary 70 satisly
the Judgment rendered herein, with interest
fees, penalties, commissions and costs.
And you are further notified that unless
you appear at the next term Of said court,
10 be begun aud held az the court house, IN
the City Of Lexington, in said county, on the
3rd day OF August neat, ando on OF before the
first day OF said term, II the term shall so
long continue, and II not, then before the
end OF the term, aud answer said petition,
the same will be taken rs confessed.
And it is further ordered that q copy here
OF be published I'm The Weekly lntelli-
gencer, "A newspaper published In sa d
county OF Lafayette, for four weeks sue
cessively, the last insertion to be at least 30
days before the commencement OF the next
term OF this court.
A true copy. Attest
IsEALl J. H. CAMPBELL, Clerk.
j. W. SYDEOR, ID. @.
Chas Lyons. Attorney for Plaintiff. S-25tS
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-05-30
Notice to Brldge OontractOrs.

will let TO the lowest and best bidder, on
THURSDAY, JUNE 4, A D., 1903,
One Wooden A Truss Bridge, 2s foot span. for
construction, to be built across creek on pub-
lie road between sections 20-29. township 40.
range rs, near the farm of Herman Radius,
about one mile northeast OF Marvin Chapel
aud three and one-half miles southeast of
MAYHEM,
Letting will be at bridge site at 10 o'clock
a. m.
Plan and specifications can be seen at time
and place of letting.
Contractor is to give bond for compliance
with contract and maintenance Of bridge as
the law directs.
Commissioner reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
b. D wEEDIN,
o-9td Commissioner
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-05-30

1r br-n LuA lls writes Il
n17e usa Aalaur SNOW Liuirert:
4 recommended u 20 my friends,
% : I'm laHdusur -ders Is 40 better
nmte O. q taud7 for 5urns. 3
Uhnsa Who i've On Mrms are especially
liable .o mGuv Iceideutal ours, burns
1ud oruises which heal rapidly when
Ballard 3 Snow Liuiment 10 applied.
I5 should always be kept in the house
for cases Of emergency. CSC, SOC aad
at Cbreushaw 8 Young's.
5-2m1
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-05-30
Bonds Carried.
5-2m1

The proposition voted upou last
week by the citizens Of Odessa to issue
$4,000 more bonds to enlarge the cleo.
trio light plant, carried by a vote Of
22O to 10.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-05-30
A TEXAS WONDER
HALLS GREAT DIsnnvRRY.

~ u 9INWWT INN7
One small bottle Of Halls Great Dis.
eovery cures all kidney and bladder
troubles, removes gravel, cures diabetes,
seminal emissions, week and lame backs,
rheumatism and all Irregularities OF the
eidneys aud bladder In both men and
women, regulates bladder troubles in
children. If not sold by your druggist,
will be sent by mail on receipt OF g.
One small bottle is two months treat.
nent, and will cure any case above men
stoned DR.. &. W. Hall, sole manuiac,
turer, P. o. Box $40, St. Louis, Mo. Sent
Tor testimonials. Sold by all druggists
Al CrenahaW q Ynnnp,a.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-05-30
NOhce

To the farmers of Lafayette county
and citizens OF our neighboring viii
lagos, If you want the best dinner
that can be served for 25c stop at the
Commercial Hotel. Good parlors and
waiting room. Courteous treatment
e. NJ. Coon, Proprietor.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-05-30
A STEADY INCOME.

salary OF commission paid weekly. onr
Nv acre nursery requires local and travel.
my agents everywhere TO dispose of e.
pIoonc1s. Will arrange for whole or mart
and nls 0usn. Tree. we guarantee profitable
"rite today for special terms. ESstI
brown Brothers Company, Rochester. nv.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-05-30

Higginsville, Mo-, Sept. 10, iOOl,-It affords
me great pleasure ito say to all those who
nay be suffering as | nave been for the past
fifteen years with kidney and bladder troub
'es, | have been using the Texas Wonder,
IalIs Great Discovery, until l have used
lmostsone-third ofIa bottle, and l have re-
elved lasting benefit from Its use, and can
recommend IL 10 Others similarly afflicted.
5-2mi I. ". WHITSETr, Lawyer.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-05-30
Spring Ailments.

There ls an aching and tired feeling;
the liver bowels and kidneys become
sluggish and inactive, the digestion
impaired. with li'tle or no appetite, no
ambition Tor anything. and a feeling
that the whole body and mind needs
inning up. The trouble is, that during
winter, there has hprn an accumulation
ot waste mater "a The system. Her.
h'np will fnInv y, secure to the
= crrlrors = ligbt KIT, and by Its
ionic effect, fully restore the wasted
issues and give strength in place Of
weakness. 500 AZ Cttnshaw & Young's.
5-2m1
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-05-30
Cures Eezemai Itching Humors, Pimples

UuIes EILeWaI Itching HumOrs, Pimples
Vand Carbuneles-Costs Nothing to Try.
b. b. b. Botanic Blood Balm is a certain
and sure cure for eczema, itching skin, hu-
mors, scabs, scales, watery blisters, pimples.
aching bones or joints, boils, carbuncles'
prickling pain in the skin, old, eating sores
ulcers, etc. Botanic Blood Balm cures the
worst ana most deep-seated cases by enricn-
ing, purifying aud ~vitalizing the blood there
by giving a healthy blood supply to the skin.
Heals every sore and gives the rich glow OF
health to the skin. Builds up the broken down
BODY and makes the blood red and nourishlng,
doctors, patent medicines and hot springs fail
to cure. Druggists. Sl.UO with complete al.
rections for homo cure. To prove b II.
cures, sample sent free and peepaid bv
writing Blood Balm Co Atlanta, Georgia,
Describe trouble and free medical sadvica,
sent In sealed letter. b.S,oI
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-05-30
Notice to Bridge Contraotor.

N5S SVhtA 0COOl6s
construction, ' oiuuer lor
FRIDAY, JUNE5 s, A. D 1908.
one T Wooden A Truss Bridge. % feet zpsn
hhr an Sne 10 1901 approach, to be built across
nqrtn OF Dover, on road to depot. w
q. m. '"' az ~ CLOCK
and place 70 letting. Nme
viii, tSSnofac.or IS TO give bond for compliance
the law directs. u Driuge as
or v al reserves right to reject any
s.Is.S d. d. WEEDIN.
Commissioner.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-15

Gents I4-Karat Gold Watches. Elgin
or Waltham movements, $50.
Gents I4-Karat Gold-Filled Watches;
warranted 20 years; s,Walsham or Elgin
movements. Sz7.
Ladies' "a Karat Gold Watches. with
Elgin or Waltham movements, f75.
Ladies' r4-Karat Gold Filled Watches;
guaranteed for IS years; Waltham or
Elgin movements, SIS.
Ladies open-Face Silver Watches.
$3.50.
Ladies Hunting Case Silver Watches.
s4
Gents Diamond Studs; color and quail
ity guaranteed; 500 values. sac; others
as low as S.. 50.
Ladies Diamond Rings; $50 values
$40; some as low as Si7.5o.
Gents Diamond Rings; value 500
quality guaranteed, $40.
Ladies Lorgnette Chains. with solid
gold slide; $500 values, $500.
Ladies' 5000 I4-Karat Pearl Stone
Rings, So. so.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-15

Ladies 5000 I4-Karat Filled Brace
lets, $500.
Cent? $500 I4-Karat Filled Chains,
warranted years. $500.
Gents 500 I4-Karat Filled Chains.
warranted ; years, $3.50.
$500 Silver Match Boxes, $500.
so Silver Bracelets. $500.
s7.oc Silver Nethersole Bracelets. 81.
Ladies $1,000 Silver .chateline Bags,
81. 90.
Ladies' S. 50 Silver chateline Bags.
$3.50.
Large Cut-Glass Bowls. values $40,
for so.4S.
Cut-Glass Water Bottles; all new de
signs; $500 kinds. 81. 90.
Cut-Glass Olive Trays; all new de-
signs, for S7.z5.
Cut-Class Tumblers; all new designs
dozen, S5.75.
Cut-Glass Wine Decanters; all new de
signs, 5000.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-15
More Hospital Muss.

Certain members OF the Medical Staff
of the Annapolis Emergency Hospital
desire to correct some statements that
appeared yesterday in an evening news
paper. They wish it understood that
there was no "secret" meeting of the
staff; that no business of importance was
transacted; that the resignation of Drs.
Claude. Hepburn. Thompson and Wal.
ton as members OF the staff was not read
and discussed in fact that il was not
received; that the members of the board
were not lat sea" during any part of the
proceedings and that, generally speak
ing, fine toothed comb could not have
extracted any truth from the article men
toned.
Another erroneous statement appeared
Yesterday to the effect that DIR. w. {.
Claude DR.. Thomas {. Walton, l)r. F..
H. Thompson and DIR. S. 5. Hepburn
had left the hospital. The gentlemen
merely resigned from the staff. Dr..
Claude wrote quite long letter about
the matter.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-15
Beautiful Display.

Those who contemplate giving jew
elry flor Christmas present. can find
a large assortment of beautiful rings,
watches, pins, STUDS, coli buttons,
chains and everything TO please the
fancy at r l.. Chances, Main street.
Mr.. Chance has a number of beauti-
full souvenirs. unique and novel.
Among these are paper cutters IN
the shape of swords hiden in the hilt
of Navy and Army scabbards. They
are beautiful, useful and reasonable
Christmas presents. There is also dis
PLAYED at this store souvenir pin trays
of the State House, Chesapeake Bay,
Lovers Lane" and Main Walk,
Naval Academy. Give Mr.. Chance a
call before selecting your Christmas
presents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-15
A Holiday Train.

The stores are beginning to take ON
the holiday trim and it is evident
Christmas is but ten days off. Every
thing from a shoestring to a piano
can be bought in Annapolis, and at
as reasonable prices as in Baltimore
1t is of interest to evrey citizen and
resident of Annapolis to spend his
money for Christmas presents at home.
Visit the stores here and make your
purchases, save the price of trip to
Baltimore, your lunch and avoid the
crush in dirty, muddy Baltimore.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-15
Efforts Were In Vain.

All efforts of the tug Rescue of the
Merritt Chapman Wrecking Fleet and
the naval tug Hercules to pull the
submarine torpedo boat Moccasin off
the beach yesterday were unsuccess-
full. The small craft is firmly imbed.
ded in the sand and the two powerful
tugs were able to move her only about
three feet, not sufficient to float her.
The Rescue and Hercules will re-
main by the Moccasin and make anoth-
or effort to get her afloat when the
tides are favorable, today or tomorrow.
Information was received yesterday
TO this effect from Curretuck, N. O.,
by the authorities at Washington.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-15
Chalk Talks.

Prof. Francis P. Wightman. crayonist
will give an entertainment Of Chalk
Talks at Maryland Avenue NJ. +. Church
Friday evening. December 18th from s
TO O o'clock. These talks in chalk are
delivered rapidly by colored crayons on
a large blackboard, accompanied with
stories which are both humorous and in
structive. Hear Prof WIghtman and
you will be pleased See his drawings
and you will laugh. He will give an
entertainment of clean, unique and gra-
phic chalk painting. Admission, Adults,
IL cents, children under IS years. 10
cents. dig At
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-15
Marriage Licenses Issued.

1t was an unusually busy day at the
Office Of the Clerk Of the Court. Three
marriage licenses were issued. One to
William Henry Upton and Carrie V.
Wooston, Of this county another to VIM.
McLenathen Goodrich, Of Brooklyn,
New York. and Mary L. Wheaton. Of
Brooklyn. this county, and third TO
John w. Disney. Jr and Bertha A. b.
Aatts. both OF the Fourth district Of
Anne Arundel county
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-15
Wants Larger Navy.

In Congress yesterday Representa-
tive A. G. Dayton, of West Virginia,
a member of the Naval Affairs Com
mittee said: 81 think we should au-
thorize five battleships this year, the
same as last, without hesitation, be-
cause such authorization will be in
line of continual increase of the navy
until we have it mp to the limit of
proper strength. The loss of year
in this steady increase would be a
great detriment to naval development.
We should not be satisfied to stop
before we have forty-five battleships
in the water. +"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-15

The practice ship Chesapeake and the
monitor Terror sailed today for Norfolk
to be dry locked. The Chesapeake was
under convoy of the Standish.
Lieut.. G.. r. Evans. U. S. N, has been
ordered to Washington, December 18th.
for duty on the Board of which Admiral
Field is President This board is con-
sidering the Carlin contracts on the
Naval Academy sea wall.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-15
A Bandsman Hurt.

Bandsman Dutterel. one of the Italian
musicians of Prof Zimmerman's Naval
Academy Band. fell from his bicycle
yesterday a ID sustained painful scalp
wound. His injuries were dressed at the
Naval Academy Hospital by the Acad-
envy surgeons. and he was able to play
at the band concert this morning. Mr..
Dutterel resides at Eastpo't.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-15
Improve Postoffice Property.

An estimate for an appropriation of
SO, 600 made by Supervising Architect
Taylor, for grading and seeding the
grounds and placing a retaining wall
about the postoffice of this city was
transmitted yesterday to Congress by
the secretary of the treasury. The
grounds bordering ON Northwest street
will be graded and seeded aud stone
or brick wall will be placed between
the postoffice property and other prop
ertv bordering on same.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-15
1t Brings Comfort.

Mrs. Robert Moss, who has been at
the Sawyer Sanitarium, Marion,
Ohio, for the past month, writes to
the Capital as follows:: / want
to tell you how much comfort get
from each Capital that comes. Please
continue to send the paper until fur
Their notice
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-15
To Attend Inauguration.

At meeting last night of the Hen
bricks Democratic Club, of Baltimore,
it was decided to attend the inaugu-
ration of Governor Warfield, which
takes place here on Januray 10, in a
body. The club, six hundred mem
bers strong, will come to this city on
the steamer Susquehanna.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-15
Midshipman Hurt.

During the funeral of Rear Admiral
Gherardi, yesterday, Midshipman w. p.
Beehler, was accidentally hurt by being
struck in the back by the bayotte Of the
Midshipman behind him who stumbled
and fell striking Reehler with his bayotte,
inflicting a Slight wound in the back.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-15
Ill of Typhoid.

Miss Ruth Carter, daughter Of Mr.
Arthur b. Carter, Chief Clerk in the
Annapolis postoffice is seriously i'll at her
fathers residence, corner Conduit and
Cathedral streets, of typhoid fever. The
patient was removed to the Emergency
Hospital
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-15
Accident On Dredge Boat.

Captain Miller, 45 years old, of the
dredge boat kate Spencer, while
lifting heavy weight this morning,
strained the muscles of his back. He
was taken to the Emergency Hospital
and plaster cast put on.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-15
Death of colored Woman.

Matilda A. Carroll, highly respected
colored woman, died yesterday. She
was AZ years old and is survived by a
husband and two daughters.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-15
Erest, N9oxater..

Families Supplied with Fresh Oysters
daily. by quart or gallon. by w. M.
BRYAN, I6I Conduit Street, near Ma
gruder's & Cos Store. oI6d
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-12-15
Diamonds
Watches and
.Jewelry

For Gifts or for yourself /;
our extensive Jewelry Store is
superbly equipped for Holt
day Buying. All the newest
ideas are here-genuine, per-
feet diamonds, in solitaires
and clusters, solid gold or sill
yer watches, jewelry of every
kind, cut-glass, etc.
OUR CHARGE SYSTEM
ENABLES YOU TO PAY
AT CONVENIENT IN
TERVALS.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-24
Itching Skin

~ -
Distress by day and night
That's the complaint of those who
are so unfortunate as to be afflicted
with Eczema or Salt Rheum-and out
ward applications do not cure.
They can't.
The source of the trouble is in the
blood-make that pure and this seal
ing, burning, itching skin disease will
disappear.
II was taken with an itching on my
arms which proved very disagreeable. I
concluded it was salt rheum and bought q
bottle of Hoods S;irsaparilla. In two days
after began taking it 1 felt better and it
was not long before I was cured. Have
never had any skin disease SINCE" MRS.
IDA E. WARD, Cove Point, Md.
Hoods C0rsapdrilld
and Pills
rid the blood of all impurities and cure
all eruptions.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-24
Ways Of Eating Lettuce.

There has been an unwritten law
among epicures that lettuce should
never be cut with a knife. Indeed, it
should not be touched with knife,
they say. Now the common people
have heard this and it is their habit to
roll up a big leaf with a fork, sop
it in the dressing and pack 1t in their
mouths as one used to wad a muzzle
loading gun with a bit of newspaper.
Once in awhile you will see a dainty
eater pick up leaves in the fingers,
Mortified at the thought of touching the
lettuce even with silver fork. 1t
has not occurred to most lettuce eaters
that the epicures who established these
unwrittcn laws ate only the heart of
49, ""@etablc. which does not require
-" packing or wadding. but may
"a on the tip of a fork and con-
.'..'~, ''f'"nn?)y to the buccal cavity.
Therefore. when in society eat only the
heart If you want the best part of
the lettuce (the outer leaves) sneak into
the kitchen. shake little pepper and
salt in your hand and 60 ahead.-New
York Press.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-24
The Handkerchief.

The Greeks and Romans had no
pocket handkerchiefs, but merely a
cloth called "sudorium" to wipe per-
spiration from the face, which was usu-
ally carried in a fold of the tunic or
loosely tied about the neck. The Athe-
nian and Roman swells-the men about
town-inaugurated the fashion Of car
rying one such "sudorium" in the hand
and another in the girdle, but these
were never used as we use pocket hand
kerchiefs. The ancients had a pro-
found respect for absolutely clean
noses, but only children and old per-
sons were allowed to blow their noses
in public.
For gentleman to have done so
would have been considered breach of
good manners, and for a lady to ap-
pear in public with handkerchief was
sufficient for her to forfeit all claim to
respectability. Husbands could divorce
wives who were compelled to use a
pocket handkerchief 1t is even on
record that in Rome a man before mar
rying made it point to ascertain If
the lady had nose that could ordina-
rily dispense with blowing in public.