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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-11-10
Notice of Special Meet.
ing of stockholders
Of Farmers Irri-
eating Co.

WHEREAS, The di rectors of the Farmers
lrrlgating Co. were under the impression
Ihat the dltches and fumes were in a safe and
good condition. By thorough EXAMINATION
we ma that there was more work to be done
than was expected. And we the directors of
this company. feel that 1t is our duty TO in.
form the stockholders of the condition OF
said hnmes and ditch. Therefore, we call a
special meeting OF the stockholders of the
Farmers lrrigating company to be held on
Saturday, November 10, 1901, at 10 O'Clock in
the forenoon, at knights of Pythias hail.
By order of Board of Directors.
nil NJ. H. NICKElSEN. Secretary.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-11-10

Our entire stock has been placed on
sale at COST prices. Value will not be
considered. We must sell the good,
Now is your chance to buy winter clotl.-
ing, Globe Clothing Co.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-11-10
Eircf-nIocc

First-class Surveying Outfit.
At the Emporium are kept 2 tirst-class
transits and solar attachments, and the
proprietor, a practical surveyor, is pre-
pared to do the work of laying out acre
age property in lots and blocks, and do
ing all kinds of surveying and plating.
From and after this date, April 8, 1903,
the rates will be as follows: $40 day
Lot corners established for SIS lot
two contiguous for one owner, the
same price.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-11-10

handy in the days when the oldest in
habitant remarks he "never saw such
weather.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-11-10
Reward

For proof positive ms to who poisoned nv
dog on night Of Octobe is, IS win be paid.
MO REIMUND B. EARLY,
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-11-10

The town of Bend has petitioned the
county court Of Crook that it be incor.
porated.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-11-10
Notice.

70 Stockholders Hood River Fruit Growers
Union.
The regular annual meeting of the Hood
River Fruit Growers union Will be held In
Artisans hall the second Saturday ofNovem-
Der the 18th, at 2 p. m. b! order of the Board
OF Directors. e. II. SHEPARD, Secretary
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-11-10
Lost

Shopping bag between David sears and
+. M. Jackson's places. Contained small
purse, about 20 In cash, lot of trade tickets
and handkerchief. The lady losing same
would be very grateful If finder would ave
same at the Glacier Office. o20 Mo
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-11-10
Found.

At White Salmon, lady's gold watcn. The
owner can have same by calling at Glacier
office, proving property, paying for this no.
tlce and 81 reward. n3tf ]. W. KIRKWoo'.
Lady's white glove, and left at this office.
BY paying for this notice, owner may have
glove
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-11-10
Entertainment at Opera House, Nov. 81

Following is the program of the enter
tainment to be given at the opera house,
November q, under the auspices of the
Ladies' Aid society of the United Breth-
rem church.:
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-11-10
JanitOr Work
Don't BuY Land

Janitor work done at reafonable prices
experienced man. Apply to L. W. eros
Bone q Mcponald's store.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-11-10

In Hood River valley, either for fruit rails
ing or a summer home until you see Valley
View. Twenty acres, six cleared house, barn,
well, Strawberries, fruit trees, excellent soil,
pure water, braclng air and magnificent
scenery. Price and terms reasonable. Call
on or address q. A. HICKLE,
ncf9Q Hnnd River Or.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-11-10
For Sale

Good pigs for sale. PETER MoHR.
Household goods, including organ.
REV. j. T. MERRILL,
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-11-10
Wanted

Two boys, IA years old, to work at my place
near Hood River bridge. Call Saturday morn
ing at 8 clock. l.. KING.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-11-10

A fine lot of pigs for sale at s! each.
d&wlmnl0 j. A. HENDERSON.
pinua,, NUagh
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-11-10

A tenant for a 10 acre farm. 20 acres in ber-
ries 10 acres in clover, 3acres in young orch
chard. This ranch Is In first class cond'-
ton and only competent men need apply.
This farm is for sale at bargain.
dWlm MO Address: X-ln This Office
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-11-10

UITI 70 UU BVHVTHI HUUStWOTK.
nl0tf r. s. SANBORN.
woman to do general homework.
MO dl V. V. WILLIS, Odell district.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-10

was 10th 70 lose them. They are cour-
teous in their manner, and any Gus
toner will he sure to be pleased with
treatment at their hands. TIE senior
member Of the firm is at present a
member Of the city council, and has
in the past taken prominent part in
the workings of that BODY.
The doors of the store were opened
asst Saturday, as most of the stock has
arrived and been put in place. The
room occupied by them is model one
for a clothing store, and all of the
goods are displayed in pleasing way.
Their stock is complete one, and
consists of ready made clothing and all
kinds of gents furnishing goods. They
also have a tailoring DEPARTMENT in
connection, with large and complets
line of nobby and up-to-date patterns.
They will carry everything of the
latest sty lie. such as is carried by all
mp to.date furnishing stores. Their
friends predict prosperous future
for the new firm.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-10
WERE QUIETLY MARRIED
Berkeley County Girl the Bride q
Western Man.
EVENT AT BERKELEY HOTEL
Couple Leave on First Train for Home i
Missouri Martiusburg People
United in Hagersiown.

Miss. Hattie Narmaduke, Of this
county, sand Mr.. William Newman, Of
Slater, Mo-, were the principals in a
quieti wedding in this eity Monday
afternoon. The ceremony was pr
formed in the parlors Of the Beskley
hotel by Rev A. J. Gill, pastor Of
the First Methodist Episcopal church.
There were only few witnesses pres.
emit. The bride is the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. William Marmaduke. of this
coonty. while the groom is an at
tcrney at Slater. Mo. Both are na-
tives ofHvirginia. They will reside
at Slater. wheresthe groom is practie.
irg his profession.
When the prospective groom arrived
at the hotel at noon with his intended
bride, he stated to the clerk when he
registered that they would register as
man and wife, as they were waiting
ON the minister and would be such in
few minutes. After the ceremony
they remained at the hotel Until their
train departed for the west.
MARRIED IN HAGERSTOwN.
Mr. Brooke Rind and Miss Ella
Pearl, both residents of this city, Sc
cured a marriage licanse in Hagers-
town Monday afternoon. They twere
married at that place last evening.
The wedding came as a. surprise
to their many friends in this city. The
groom is an employee of the Crawford
woolen Mill Co. They will reside in
this city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-10
GERARDSTOWN NOTES.
Personal News and Gossip OF Tint
/ Pleasant village.

Personal News anu GOSSIP o. hh"s
Pleasant village.
Gerrardstown, W. Va, Sept. 3d.
Miss Emily Campbell, of Roanoke,
Va, is visiting her aunt Mrs. James
w. McKown, and other relatives in
the vicinity.
Mrs. Lemuel Warfeld. of Baltimore.
is spending some time with Miss Mary
Lou Griffith.
Mr.. Earle Carter left Thursday,
after visit to his parents, DIR. and
Mrs. J. P. Carter, at Aspen Hall.
Miss Mable Garter is visiting Miss
Coyle in Charleston Town w. Va.
Rev. H. O. V. Campbell returned,
this week from Berkeley Springs. and
is again with his family at Prospect.
Miss Marguerite Warfield slowly
recovering from severe sDrain of her
right ankle, which has kept her on
crutches for the past four weeks.
| Miss Mary Bruce Mogan left this
morning for Martinsburg.
| Ms. Catharine Stump still continues
| i'll, though slightly better the last dav
or two. She is the oldest resident of
our village. having passed her eighty
eight birth day.
Mr.. f. 9. Markle spent Thursday
at Williams Grove.
Miss Pauline Pine, from near town,
went to Brunswick this week, to visit
her brother, Mr.. George Pine.
Miss Mariana Busey returned from
Chautauqua on Thursday after a most
enjoyable stay there during August.
Miss mary Ames, of Harpers Ferry,
is spending few days at the home
of DIR. G. w. Daniels, before begin
ming work as teacher of the Inwood
school.
Mr.. John Seibole, has purchased
the house ana lot owned by Mr.. John
Mcdonald.
Mrs. Mary Hillyard and Mrs. Fannie
Carmen. of Pennsylvania, are visit
ing their brother. Mr.. John West,
and other relatives.
Mr.. Dolan, of Martinsburg, is visit
ing his siister-in law. Mrs. Peter
Bender, near town.
Mrs. Charles Hutzler, near Stone
church, is seriously i'll at her home
Mr.. A. O. Durham, who has beer
i'll with a carbuncle, is recoveri le
slowly.
The peach crop is booming and ship
ments are being made daily.
Mr.. and Mr.. Joshua Turner, OF
Cumberland, are visiting the families
of Mr.. William Mccormack and Mr.
| George Grim.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-10
CONVENTION NEXT SATURDAY.
Republicans VIII Name Two candi.
dates for senator.

The repnt lican senatorial committee
of this district held meeting in
Berkeley Springs TODAY and decided
to hold the convention in that place
on Saturday. October ], when two
candidates will be selected for the
seats of Senator Campbell and Sena-
tor Cornwall 1t was also decided
that Attorney Wilbur. Thomas, of this
city, will be temporary chairman Of
the nominating convention.
The republican judicial committee
also held meeting in Berkeley
Springs TODAY, but no action looking
toward the nomination Of man to
oppose Judge Faulkner was taken.
There will be another meeting in
MartiDsburg on Saturday next.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-10

WY promising outlook for a prosper
Gus career
The gentlemen composing the firm
are both we'll known aud popular
young business men, and there i no
doubt in tile minds of their friends
tlat they will succeed in their new
venture. Both gentlemen have for a
number Of years been connected with
the clothing firm of J f Thompson
& Bro. as statesmen. They filled these
positions with efficiency and the firm
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-10
ExrENDED CALI.

The Baptist churches Of Senandoah
Junction. Leetown, Summit Point
and Mt. Zion, Jefferson county,
through committee, have extended
call to Rev. E. 7. Smith, Of Peters
burg. Va. Rev. j. p. Essex recently
resigned the passionate of these
churches to accept call to Urbana,
Va. The changes will take place
about November IL.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-10
PUBLg SCHOOLS OPENED
Students Resume Their Studies
After a Three-months' Vacation
ATTENDANCE is VERY GOOD
New Teachers al tie High School u Ifeir
Places and Everything Promises
Very Successful Year.


The public schools Of this city
opened Tues lay morning after tine
months vacation, and according TO
the reports of the different principals
in the schools the attendance at the
first DAYS session was up to the usual
number. In some of the ward schools
the number enrolled was less then that
of last years, while in Others il was
greater, which as due to the number
of removals from the various wards
since the first of the term last year.
The number enrolled in the High
school was 100, which is about the
number in attendace last year.
There was very little work done
in any of schools Eruesday, other thsn
the organizing of the classes and the
designation Of the books that will be
needed for the various courses. By
Wednesday it. as expected tha's all
Of the pupils would have their books
and they will take up their studies at
once. However in the primary grades
in the ward schools the pupils were
assigned their work Tuesday, asmosto
the pupils in these grades have Their
books, and at least half only advance
from one class to another in the same
room.
In the High school the new curricn-
lam. which was prepai ed by the cur
rjeulum committee and Prof Brindle.
the new principal and city supertln-
dent. was put into use. In several OF
the class IS new books will be needed,
as several branches have been changed
so as to cover a wider scope. 1t was
INTERPRETATION of the teachers TO start
reel atoms Wednesday. The corls of
teachers in the High school is as
follows: G.. W. Brindle, principal
w. A. Dreamer. first assistant; q
p. G. Rinker. second assistant; Miss
A. Florence Gill. thru assistant and
r. B. Cunningham. fourth assistant
Three of the teachers in this school
are new, the principal. the third aud
fourth assistants.
The following are the teachers in
the different ward schools. all of
which filled the positions last year !:
Second ward-W A. Pitzer, principal,
assistants Misses Muth, Mason,
Ryneal, Harley and Curtis. Third
ward-Lee Siler, principal assistants,
Misses McElroy, Sharff, Chambers,
Lindsay and Matthaei. Fourth wsrd-
d. H. Dodd, PRINCIPAL assistants,
Misses Mckee, Homrich and Swartz.
Fifth ward-C. W. Miller, principal !;
assistants, Misses Cutting. Logan,
Hill, Seckman and Betz. Colored
school-W. H. Philips and NJ. B.
Curry.
The school year starts off with verv
bright prospects for a successful term.
BUSINESS College.
The Martinsburg Business college
opened Tuesday morning with large
enrolment, aud with prospects for a
large increase before half of the
session is over The school is in
charge of Prof. f. A. Wolfhops and
Prof. Samuels, as assistant.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS OPEN.
The private schools of Miss Eva
North. Miss Bette Hunter and Mrs.
Kuykendall. all of which are on King
street, opened Tuesday morning. In all
of the private schools the number
enrolled was about the same as last
wear.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-10
EXPECT FIRST PRIZE.
Exhibit of West Virginia Peaches At
tracing Much Attention

Postmaster Alex Clohan. of this
city, who is president of the West
Virginia Horticultural society, saws
that his latest inform alton from the
West Virginia fyuit exhibit sat the
worlds fair is of the most hal tering
character. The mansgementIis now
placing three crates of fine peaches on
exhibition each day, and the display
is attracting unusual attention. 1.-THE
peaches ARE pronounced the best yet
cen at the fair, and it is expected
that the West Virginia exhibit will be
awarded the firstspriize.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-10
FORMAL OPENING
rHoaPsos & rnonrsoS LAuNcH
TO rms crTy's UsiNEss. ciRcLEs.
Up. 90 date Clothing and Gents Furnish
lag Goods store vas Opened for
Business last saturday.

The cIotliiug fim Of Thompson &
Thompso cnmuossd of Messrs, Lewis
II. Thompson and BeujamintJ Thcmp-
son, have its formal opening last Sat
day. TIE 6 ora Il centrally To-
Gated, being on softb Queen 81 eet in
the room recently occupied by
Schneides bakery, and which has
been remodled and re-htted for tie
new firm. The firm auuched into
Martiasbnrg distress circles with a
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-10

Low-rate ten.day coach excursion
via Pennsylvania railroad, September
z, IA. 81 and 2s. Rate, $1,000 from
Martinsburg. Train leaves Martins
burg at s 10, connecting with special
train from New York, arriving st Louis
rs D. m. next day 1913, 90, 81
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-10

a runaway almost ending fatally, start
81 horrible ulcer on the leg Of j, y. or
ner, Franklin Grove. III. For four years
dehed all doctors and all remedies.
But Bueklen's Arnica Salve had nc
trouble 70 cure him. Equally good fot
Burns, Bruises, Skin EruptOns and Piles,
25c at E. c. Shepherds drug store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-10

Ore was pale and sallow and the other
fresh AID rosy Whence the difference;
She who Is hlushine with health uses Dg
Kings New Life Pills to maintain il. By
gently arousipg the lazy organs they com.
pei good Digestion and head off eouslipa.
ton. Try them. Only CSC at f. c. Shep,
end, druggist
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-10

Especially to fond mother, is the
agony Of irritation in her infant pro-
duced by many causes and for relief
of which she has tried every means
without effect. Parola, soothing
and healing powder, gives immediate
relief and permanent cure. For sale
by G. Q WEAVING & Co
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-10
RECENT REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS.
Tracts In Berkeley County That Hav
Reen sold and the Deeds Recorded.

The following are the deeds that
were recorded at the clerks Office Fri.
day
elizabeth J. Pitzer to George M
Pitzer. tract of 226 acres in Mill Greek
district, $500.
Allen Grandstaff and wife to M. G..
Tabler. lot on West Race street, 81.
$50.
Daniel Shaw and others to Anna q.
Boltz. lot in Hedgesville district, s75.
J. A. Sites and wife to Charles L.
Dvche, two lots in the NJ M M. q l.
Co.'S addition, 1900.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-10
HAs sHoKEN GROUND.

Mr.. A. f. Bentz, has broken ground
for the erection Cf a donble three
story brick building on his lot on
North Queen street, which he re-
Gently purchased.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-10
nsnroFnRArKs ro sAx FnANclsco

On account Of the Triennial Con
claye, Knights Templar. and Soverigr
Grand Lodge, I O O. f., the Penn-
sylvania railroad company will sell
excursion tickets 20 San Francisco.
Cal August Is to September .. GOOD
70 return until October %, st reduced
rates. For.narticulars regarding sreci.
nc rates. routes. AMI stop over privi.
leges consult ticket agents, S-l6-2t.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-10
WGilzzal'Rsi1(a,ll
:. OIL VIZ

will break up a cold on the lungs in night. II
should be applied when the first symptoms
appear Rub lie chest we'll with the medicine,
Law upon il linen cloth wet with Hamlin' $
Wizard Oil and cover over with flannel bandage.
No ordinary cold can withstand this treatment.
Apply il at night just before retiring aud IN the
morning the cold will be broken up
Richard w Thornton, Ouray, Col, writes
April as 1000: My little girl, aged two years, has
suffered more or less with Cold since her birth
and finally the trouble became serious. We tried
remedies Of several kinds and they seemed TO
give no relief. A friend Of mine recommended
Hamlin's Wizard Oil TO me and after the use q
one bottle she has become entirely we'll. ! shaii
never be without Hamlns Wizard Oil IN my
house. cannot recommend II too highly.
There Is only one Wizard Oil - Hamiins =
name blown in the bottle. Signature "Hamiin
Bros" on wrapper. Take no substitute. Doc.
and 81 90.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-10

AHGLE TM0ggE yELLaGES
or III ANY FAMOUS TRtELs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-10

'aIaiat WaIrlags. Stuags, Proposes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-10

,epresersatiYe Riders With Native steeds
ci HYefy European Equestrian Natioe.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-10

labiis and Customs At ihe fED MEN
Illustrated IN Themselves.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-10

AGUlNAlDO'S VETERANS
FROM The PHILIPPINES.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-10
.se~kAszss..
Pain i'm Chest
Sore Lungs
Grip

How easy II is 10 catch cold How quickly Il
settles on the lungs and how often 4 neglected u
results in Grip, Pneumonia and Consnmptioni
Many deaths are caused in the beginning BY
slight cold.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-10

hatIys Horsemen from Kafl~
Ghuria's Hills, China's
Disputed Territory.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-10

First end OBiy GesuFae
SlnhALESE BAND from
THE Divine. Stand" CeyIon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-10
Jspansss caAaIry lrutn Yaakse Natlon q ths or.sn
An ARMY of COWBOYS ant
FRONTIER HEROES.

Dazzling Military RevIsws by
Dstachmeats of the Armies
oFiae World.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-05-04
Burglars Rob Depots.

Some time during Sunday night
someone eHtrreo both the G. e. N. W
aud |. G. depots The gum machines
at both places we're broken into and
The pennies. which amounted to several
dollars. taken The money drawers
were also pried open and about another
dollar obtained m st of it being found
at the Northwestern AT this depot
where the express is they opened every
express package but not finding any
thing OF value, except a suit of clothes,
which toey wanted, They took that and
left the balance. There was, however.
over four dollars in a drawer which
they did not discover. At the |. G. de-
pot they ransacked everything and
from couple of boxes of freight they
helped themselves to the contents.
There is no clue to the burglars aud
they will probably escape. Dow City
Enterprise.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-05-04
DUELsNG IN GERMANY.
1t Ia Custom Firmly Established
Among, the Students.


In every German university there is
still aueling. and there will be as long
as German universities exist. Each
has its quota of fighting clubs, which
correspond to our own secret societies.
Every student is anxious to be invited
to join one OF these clubs, and, having
been initiated, it is not long before he
these various organizations are distin-
guished by their colored bands and
caps, as our fraternity men are by
their Greek letter badges. The most
aristocratic of the fighting corps are
the BoruSsia at Bonn, to which all til.
Hohenzollern princes belong, and the
SaNo-Borussia ut Heidelberg, of which
the Hohenzolerns are members. Other
prominent fighting corps are the Rhe-
nania of the University of Wurtzhurg.
Normania of Berlin, Franconia OF Niu-
nic;. and the famous corps III Nanno-
vera, In which Bismarck WAS a famous
fighter of Gottingen. Every corps has
it's own officers. its own laws, rules
vers;l code Of honor"
The customs and ceremonials Incl
dent to these student duels are queer
and peculiarly fascinating, the cos
tunes and fighting attire unique and
interesting. The duels are of two
l1inds-the one an "honor duel" where
one student has insulted another, and
honor has to be satisfied by a little
blood letting. but these are often not
infrequently the result of purpose
rather than OF actual Insult just for the
sake Of little fighting. The German
student, like Pat. is often spelling for
a Tight" The other kind OF duel is gen.
orally a more serious matter and is
known as "by agreement" 1t is by
challenge from one corps to another
and partalkes Of the tournament order.
A list OF dates is drawn up, and on
certain day of each week member OF
the one corps meets a member of the
other for die mensur."-Fritz Norris
in Illustrated Sporting News.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-05-04
weights Started ON the Farm

BY an English law enacted in 1865
1t was provided that silver penny,
called a sterling, should equal in weight
thirty-two wheat grains, well dried
and taken from the center of the ear
Prom this it seems evident that tho
grain of wheat vas the prototype Of
the standard grain. The weight now
known as the grain is Of course copied
from governmental standards
In 1896 certain weights and meas
ures were legalizal in England, and in
1927 copies of these were furnished
our government, among them being the
troy pound, equivalent to 5,760 grains.
The origin of the signs commonly
used for the scruple, dram and ounce
does not seem to be known. 1t is not
unlikely that they are entirely arbi-
trary.-St Louis Republic.