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Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-23
The Secret OF Lonq Life.

Consists in keeping all the main or
gans of the body in healthy, regular
action, and in quickly destroying dead
ly disease germs. Electric Bitters re-
gulate stomach, liver and kidneys,
purify the blood, and give a splendid
appetite. They work wonders in cur
ing kidney troubles. female complaints
nervous diseases, constipation. dyspep-
STA and malaria. Vigorous health and
strength always follow their use. Only
SOC, guaranteed by all druggists.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-23
HARTMAN Is PRESIDENT.
Road Which Employs c. r. Resseguie
Chooses Its Officers.

The stockholders of the Texas &
New Orleans Railroad company met
at Houston, Texas. and elected the fol
lowing directors:
E. H. Hartman. J.. Kruttschnitt, T.
w. House, ". B. Chew, r. S. Lovett,
w. G. Van Week and c. B. Segar.
The board of directors then met and
elected the following officers:
E. H. Hartman, New York, presi.
dent; j. Kruttschnitt, San Francisco,
first vice president; w. G. Van Week,
Houston, second vice president; A. X.
~Vandevcnter, New York, assistant sec.
rotary; B. c. Cushman, Houston, treas.
erer; A. X. vandeventer, New York,
assistant treasurer.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-23
For over sixty Years.
q old and well tried remedy.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over sixty years by mil
lions of mothers for their children
while teething with perfect ucces
1t soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Is
pleasant to the taste. Sold by drug
gists in every part IF the world.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Its value
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and
take no other kind.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-23

ored as well in the comparative alb.
sence of heavy grades. At present
freight Is hauled past Prescott on
grades Of 3h per cent. The new route
is through one of the Oldest and rich.
est mining sections of Arizona, pass.
ing near one Of the early bonanzas,
the McCracken, at Signal.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-23
HE is

Roland n. Stevens, Formerly in News.
paper Work, Visits Durango.
Roland H. Stevens visited Durango,
Colo, IN fact was with the surveyors
when they reached that city. The
Durango Herald has the following in
.teresting article:
Roland H. Stevens, of Albuquerque,
n Of the party Of railroad surveyors
who have just finished running a line
to Durango, is at the Strater and will
go east.
Mr.. Stevens is quite reticent, natur-
ally, as to the plans of the new road.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-23

The ownersip of weekly newspapers is
constantly changing, and it has been
found that frequently the retiring edit
or gets away with the railroad passes,
and continues to use them until they
expire in spite of the efforts of the
railway company to head him off. The
semi-annual pass lessons the damage
which an outstanding pass can do.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-23

Cure the cough and save the life.'
DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures
cough and colds, down to the very
verge of consumption.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-23
MONUM ENTS,

All kinds OF stone and marble work.
Prices moderate. Shop and yard cor
ner Fifth street and Railroad avenue.
H. Q. MAURINO.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-23
=. a. Jones, Z, M, C.. z

Consulting Mining Engineer
Field assistant U. s. Geological Survey
Albuquerque. N. n.
Correspondence solicited.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-23

Let us figure on your plumbing.-Al
~buquerque Hardware company.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-23
The crowned heads OF every nation.
The rich men, poor men and misers

The rich men, poor men and misers
All join in paying tribute to
De Wits Little Early Risers.
H. Williams, San Antonio. Texas,
writes: Little Early Riser Pills are
the best l ever used in my family. !
unhesitatingly recommend them to
everybody. They cure constipation,
~biliousness, sick headache, torpid
liver, jaundice, malaria and all other
liver troubles. ]. H. O'Rielly & Co.
and B. HI. Briggs & Co.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-23

Subscribe for The Citizen.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16
NIicrOscOpic Penma II = h II. .

The subject of microscopic workman
ship really divides itself into two
classes-penmanship and mechanical
construction. History has handed down
to us many examples of this form OF
caligraphic mania. of which the chief
symptom is desire to compress the
greatest number of words into the
smallest possible space.
Pliny the Younger declares that Cicero
once saw the ''Iliad" written SO small
that it could be inclosed in a walnut
shell. This affirmation was regarded
as improbable until the seventeenth
century, when Huet, bishop Of
Avranches, France, an excellent Greek
scholar, proved that it could be ac-
cOmplished
The gospel of st. John and the Acts
Of the Apostles We're written within
the circumference of a farthing in the
sixth century by an Italian monk.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16
Testing the Lungs.

Draw in as much breath as you con-
veniently can, then count as long as
possible in slow and audible voice
without drawing in more breath. The
number of seconds must be carefully
noted. In a consumptive the time does
not exceed ten and is frequently
less than six seconds: in pleurisy and
pneumonia it ranges from nine to four
seconds. When the lungs are sound
the time will range as high as from
twenty to thirty-five seconds. To ex-
pand the lungs go into the air, stand
erect, throw back the head and Shout
ders and draw in the air through the
nostrils as much as possible.
After having then filled the lungs
raise your arms, still extended, and
suck in the air. When you have thus
forced the arms backward, with the
chest open, change the process by
which you draw in your breath, till
the lungs are emptied. Go through the
process several times a day, and it will
enlarge the chest. give the lungs bet
ter play and serve very much to ward
off consumption.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

world, there is limitless supply of
coal and coke within a few hours
ride on the Great Northern north of
Libby, the whole country is covered
with primeval forest which will
supply all the wood and lumber ne
cessary for an enterprise of this kind.
and the Snowshoe, Molly Gibson and
other silver-lead properties will pro-
vide all the wet ores to complete the
combination for smelling purposes.
With the proper development of
a few more properties in this district
there will he a splendid opportunity
for smelter at this place. In fact
it would not surprise me if this were
to happen within a reasonable time.
The bond on the properties in ques-
ton calls for the payment of $4,000
in II months and l agree to do from
$4,000 to $4,000 worth of develop
ments during the life of the bond"
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16
How a Dying Man Feels.

Numerous experiments made in hos
pitfalls and upon heroic scientists who
have permitted tests to be made upon
themselves right down to the moment
Of death, warrant these conclusions:
That a dying man may be burned with
red hot irons and vet not feel the least
pain; that consciousness may remain
in the dying almost to the moment of
actual dissolution, but that most peo-
pie generally lose the power Of thought
long before death; that in cases of
death where there seems to be extreme
suffering, with writing and spasms,
such phenomena are generally due to
reflex muscular action; also that fear
weakens the muscular system and has
tens death, while the reverse may pro-
lone life
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16
Enemies mt a Social Function,

Mrs. Lowe, wife of Robert Lowe,
afterward Viscount Sherbrook, was a
tremendous partisan whenever her hus-
band was concerned. After the reform
bill of 1867 Disraeli and the Loves
made no pretense to any mutual liking.
At dinner once at Lady Waldegrave's
the guests had all paired off till only
Disraeli and Mrs Lowe were left
With his inscrutable smile and COM
plete appreciation of the humor of the
Iituation, Disraeli bowed and extended
his arm, Il suppose there's no help for
it, Mrs. Love-" when both burst into
hearty laughter.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

"What nonsense that man talks"' re-
marked Senator Sorghum as the de-
partment visitor closed the door.
'.What did he say"
'Something about profit being with
out honor somewhere or other. | want
tc go on record as saying that there
isn't a country on the map where Il
Washington Star.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16
Reward Offered.

Lost Or stolen from horse belong
ing to w. Schroeder last Sunday night
single cinche saddle almost new.
Horse was tied behind the postoffice
with saddle on and when discovered
the next morning at Demersville the
saddle was missing. A liberal re-
ward will be paid for the return Of
saddle if lost, or for information lead
ing to Identification of thief, if sto-
len.
w. Schroeder.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

For Sale-16O acres stump land, two
and one-quarter miles west of Col
llmbia Falls (Donohue homestead
Log and frame house 1896 feet,
long hewed log stable, good wells.
Price SO per acre. Inquire at Bee
Office
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

Attention. Boilers, STACKS, breech-
irgs. tanks and all kinds of sheet
iron work made and repaired. Kali
ispell Boiler works. David Gasto1.,
Proprietor. Shop near Klaispell
Iron Warks.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

For Sale-One corner lot, corner
First street and Fourth avenue
west, with office, sheds and three
room shack. Also lot 5, same
block, with good new eight-stall
barn. M. w Dupuis.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

We sell stucco, lime, cement, cedar
posts and shingles, sash, door and
lumber, at Bader's Lumber Yard,
Phone 2, Second avenue east and
| First street.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

Wanted-100 tons of scrap cast iron.
Will pay So per ton for stove plate
and S. per ton for heavy cast. We
buy rubber, copper. brass, etc. etc.
The Second Hand Store, 90 Main
street
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

For Rent-The Thomas Lynch farm.
For Sale-The Thomas Lynch estate
cattle, so head. Call upon or ad-
dress J. H. Edwards, Executor.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16
CLASSIFIED ADS.
ONE CENT 4 WORD
Advertisements will be inserted
under this heading for ONE CENT .
word for each insertion. No adver.
tisement will be taken for less than
IS cents.
LOST.

Lost-Bay gelding ten years old,
weight 1850, branded L on left hip
and Wore bell. A suitable reward
for his recovery. Jas D. Collins,
Holt.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16
MISC ELLANEOUS.

need a dressmaker. Prices reason
able Latest styles of Tailor made
suits specially. No. 429 west
First street.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

Wanted to Rent-Four room house
within five minutes walk of the
postoffice. Apply at Bee office.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

Wanted-A good team of work horses
or mares to weigh 400 to 1900
pounds. Inquire at Bee office.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

DR., Ida F. Rosencrans, Osteopath
Hours 9 to ~ and 2 to 4. Knight
block, over Dickey Bros. & Dun
sire's. Residence 120 Fourth avenue
east.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

Wanted-TO exchange apples or
plums for cordwood. hay or grain
Inquire at Bee office.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

"Ah, me" sighed the lovelorn Mr..
Kallow. Il tossed and turned upon my
bed last night, and | couldn't sleep a
wink"
THAT so?' replied the heartless maid.
whats the matter? Are you teeth
ng?'-Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

For Sale-New Balm wagon and team
of mares. Apply to J. A. Duncan,
Duncan's Addition.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

by competent mechanic. Address
or call at Bee office.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

For Sale-Fine rubber tired buggy
and set rubber mounted harness.
A bargain. Inquire James COram.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

Wanted-Two girls as dressmakers;
also two girls to learn by fashion
able dressmaker Inquire Bee Of
fee
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

Wanted-A lady cook for reserva-
ton. Good wages. Apply to w. p.
Halford, 81 First avenue west
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

For Rent-Four room house furnish
ed also two rooms for house keep
ing. 41S Sixth avenue west.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

For Sale-Barred Plymouth Rock
cockrels. Your choice for $1.00.
620 First avenue east.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

DR.. J. B. McCollum, expert optician
and eye specialist from Great Falls
will be in Kalispell Oct. - for one
week. Tests and examination free.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

For Rent-Furnished room, modern
improvements, sos First avenue E.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

Complete census Of every county
and town Of Montana is given on the
Fees premium map. Pay six months
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

We sell popular novels on the ex-
change plan for 10 cts. The Pantry.
G. +. Tate & Co.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

Crebo, Palmist, National Hotel
evenings, Z to 10.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

For Sale-200 plants for sale at cost.
Clearing for winter. Mrs. Lille
Rail, Duncan addition.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

Crebo, Pianist, National Hotel,
evenings, to 10.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

Have your hand read. Crebo,
Palmist.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16
FOR RENT.

For Rent-Furnished room; electric
light; bath. 404 Third avenue E.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

For Rent-Three good farms. J. H.
Edwards.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

For Rent-Good farm. 100 acres, one
and onehalf miles north of Colum-
bia Falls Will sell farm nipple
ments, stock, etc, at reasonable
prices. Mrs. Ernest Miller.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16
WANT ED.

Wanted-Boy wanted to work around
hotel and go to school. Apply at
West Hotel
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

For Sale-Furst & Bradley Drill
nearly new. Cheap. 127 First ave.
east.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16
FOR SALE.

For Sale-A few colonies of honey
bees. Inquire at this office.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1903-10-16

For Rent-Three rooms, newly fur
nished electric light, bath and fur
mace heat, desirable location on
Fifth avenue east. Inquire at
Marsden's drug store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued from the probate office yesterday to the following couples: Nose Thompson of Cardiff and ris and Miss Birtie Hughes R. T. Kelly and Miss Sara F. Scott, John Montgom- cry of Plnson and Miss Lou Tyler, G. IT. Call and Miss s. E. Fasset William Busby and Miss Eva M. Pitts. James Hill of Bessemer and Mrs. l.. c. Glover, Will liam R. Henderson of Bessemer and Miss Minnie C. Morris, William M. Domning of Woodlawn and Mrs. Rena E. Beeson, R. Y. Hamlett and Miss Lula Belle Cox, William R. Turner of Johns and Miss Meda Martin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18

strictly high-class institute for tho scientific treatment of all Chronic. Nerv- ous, Blood, Skin. Rectal. Female and Genito. Urinary diseases Deformities. Tu- mors. Stif Joints. Cancer. Lupus, Malig- nant Ulcers. Rheumatism, Tuberculosis and Consumption
 Hemorrholds, Varlcoceie, Hernia end Venercal diseases of every name, na- tupe, form and characte. are also
 treated, and 6 legal guaran-
 tee of cure will be given In every case.
 Our equipment, consisting of well-stocisa cd prescription department. XRay. Vio-' let Ray. Static and Galvano-F Faradic aps paratus. Super Heated Air, Arc Light Cabinet, Eureka Nebulizer and Ozons Inhalation for nose. throat and lungs. and . thoroughly equipped Surgical Depart ment, modern and up-to-date In every par- ticular. give us a prestige over all con- petitors in Alabama in our special lins of practice.
 , CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. i Consultation and examination free. l Terms liberal and condolences held iEss violate Office hours a. m. to ?. nA. Sundays a. m. to p. m.
 IA FEW OF MANY ENDORSEMENTS
 FROM THE PRESS. [
 The Birmingham Ledger: Drs. Dozier e Co., are without doubt the best known lspecielists in the south and their fams lis due entirely to their great skill,
 The Birmingham News Both Drs. O. IT. and Byron Dozler are reliable and ex- perienced physicians and surgeons. who deserve the great success which has been and is theirs
 Age-Herald: pr. Dozier's long stand. Ing and approved abilities entitle him td the prohd distinction of standing at fs4 hsad of his profession n------------
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18
INSTRUCT UNIONS
 ABOUT THE NEW LAW
LABOR LEAGUE WANTS ALL Lo- GALS TO COMMUNICATE WITH
 CENTRAL COMMITTEE BEFORE ACTING AGAINST ANTEBoYCoTT

Claiming that the newly adopted anti boycott law of the state of Alabama is unconstitutional, every local union in the state will be furnished with a copy of the following letter of instructions by the United Labor league:
 Tn case the necessity should arise for your local to take any step that might place any of your members in conflict with any of the provisions of the anti boycott law, please send to the secretary of the central committee of the State Labor league a full statement of facts circumstances and conditions of the mat ter, and he will take pleasure in consult ing counsel and advising you the course to pursue in order to proceed without violating the provisions of said anti-boy- colt law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18
LIGHTED BY ELECTRICITY. The Court House Is Now We'll IlIumin.
 ated.

county court house for electric lights is about finished It was found some time ago that the gas lights were unsatisfac- tory and the board of revenue voted to put in electricity throughout the building.
 The lights were turned on in the corri- dors last night and the court house was brighter than it has been for years. The building is so arranged that during the day the corridors are not well lighted and it was something entirely new to see the building so bright last night.
 The wiring is being done by the United Electric company and has required sew eral weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18

VIII not only save Du uiearesshg pain and valuable time. b | will cost you less money. There Is ala satisfa ction in knowing that the very best possible treat msnt is being given tc you by compe- tent physician who has experience In such matters and is capable of curing you in the quickest and most perfect manner possible. l have treated private diseases ns a speciality for the past fifteen years in the city of Birmingham, and l am therefore known to a great many. Bus you are not acquainted with me. re- Ter you. with permission. to First Ma tional bank, Alabama National bank. Jefferson County Savings bank and Steiner Bros. bankers. as to my responst- biiity for my contracts. 1 cure many ps- tients by mail treatment Write for prices and terms.
 do not use large advertisements and false statements to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. lf you fail to be cured by such methods. give me a call and get well
 Address call at Rooms 1012 and lOlA new First National Bank building, corner Second avenue and Twentieth street. Take the elevator.
 Office Hours: s:30 e. m. to 6:D Q m Sunday. 10 a- m to B u 1iNssu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18
Slack Water Navigation.
Bessemer Clerks.

was adopted. The vote stood. Ayes, i42; noes, 7e necessary to carry. IIo.
 Bessemer Clerks.
 The committee on resolutions present. ed resolution endorsing the retai; clerks of Bessemer who are on a strike. Whereas, the contract between the Re tail Clerks association No l45 of Besse- mer and the merchants of that city ex- rired on December i5, 1903, and
 Whereas. the representatives of the Re- tail Clerks association have submitted a contract to said merchants for the com ing year which was rejected on the grounds that they positively refused 10 work only union clerks. and
 Whereas. this clause is the pulse of the Retail Clerks association; therefore. be if Resolved, That the United Mine Work CTS of district No. 20 in convention as- stmbled. do hereby endorse the action of the retail clerks No. 45 of Bessemer in declaring a strike against said merchants of Bessemer and recommend 10 the varl- ous local organizations that they refuse to patronize the merchants of Bessemer until a satisfactory settlement has been made.
 Be it further resolved, That we com mend the action of Rosenbaum Bros, of Bessemer in signing the clerks agreement and petition all miners in the Bessemer ulStrlct 10 patfOnlZe tnlS store.
 Be It further resolved, That the dele gates to this convention report this mat ter to their separate locals after adjourn ment
 President Flynn called attention to the clause referring to a withdrawal of pat ronage and the resolution was referred back to the committee for arrangement at his suggestion.
 The committee on resolution received the following for a report on: Resolved. That the terms of officers shall be six months"
 This resolution was taken up:
 That the part of the minutes of the June convention granting more than three points for arbitration be read in open con- ventlon" Carried.
 Whereas, We learn from our secreta- ry-treasurer's report that the work of the district has become more numerous, so much so until he cannot attend to the business successfully without aid.
 Therefore be 1t resolved. That the district executive board shall be increased two more members"
 This resolution was not concurred in.
 Report on Grievances.
 The next order of business was the re- port of the committee on grievances. It was presented by Chairman R. A. Stat ham.
 Grievance No 1 from Warner mines colored local, follows '"rhe company at said place Is violating first section of con- tract Complaint is made that the com ---~--~--~----->
 (confinued an cixfh PaoeN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18
POSTMASTER GIVES HINTS
 ABOUT CHRISTMAS MAIL

then there is absolutely no danger of their getting lost and it is more satsfac- tory all around. Five registry clerks are at work at the postoffice now and next week four more will be added. A few days before Christmas day stamp booths will be placed in the corridors at the postoffiee to further facilitate business.
 The request that presents be sent as early as possible is simply for the ac- commodation of those sending them, tor it is urged that anyone would rather re- ceive his or her present on the 24th or 2Sd of the month than on the 26th.