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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18

our contact with our fellow beings. It is with us whether we shall improve or con- taminate that association. We are as in- dividuals placed upon a globe turning upon an axis, yet so gently we are not conscious of being moved. And we must SO wield our influence, extend our vigi- lence that not a day must pass, and the hour of rest come to Us that we cannot recount some unselfish act, something done for somebody else without the hope of praise or reward. There was never in the south a more fertile field for woman work than in our city, builded upon population of all classes and nationahties, men, women and children, nurrying on through the busy hours of the day and sometimes night.
 "Intermingled with wealth, comfort and In some cases poverty and suffering we have churches church societies, hospit- als, orphans homes, mercy home, reform atories etc. and last but not least the free Kindergarten, each of these strug- gling to improve their opportunities
 These institutions are sustained by generous public. While money is always acceptable to them, not single one being any too rich, yet interest organized interest Is wealth untold to them. The mayors of our city are very busy men. Every hour of their time is consumed by I petitions or complaints. Our aldermen are all busy men. They are all working to l improve Birmingham. But Rome was not built in day. It takes years to make | the city beautiful. to rub off the rough edges and to have 1t one picturesque | landscape The men are at work on that end of town, the politicians are mak- ing some beautiful promises. The wo- mans club must take advantage of her | opportunity and work on the women, | stir up the housekeepers and when every woman in Birmingham has tidied her own premises. beautified her own lawn. nur- | tured her own shade trees. then we have been an example to the mayor and al- dermen. Unless we do this they may well exclaim, Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brothers eye, but considerest not the beam that Is in thine own eye?
 "In addition to our city beautiful the l woman's club must be looking after the human souls that will enjoy these shades and parks. We have young girls and boys in the town growing up to womanhood | and manhood. We must work for insti- tutions that are sheltering and uplifting them. See that the charities are plenti- full. and liberally dispensed. in fact. this club must not lose an opportunity to make an impress for good It's efforts must espouse all causes for humanity for the well being of others, friend of the helpless, an example in the com munity and command the respect of | every man and woman in Birmingham.
 "When this is all done, there are no abused opportunities, the victory Is ours and the woman'5 club will be a recogniz- ed power by every banker, laborer and beggar in Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18
MRS. TALlAFERRO AND
 HER NEWSPAPER WORK.

The announcement that Mrs. Edmund
 Taylor Taliaferro would edit the social columns of the Birmingham Ledger dur ing the winter was received with interest by her many friends. While the news paper field Is new to Mrs. Taliaferro her long experience as a teacher will make the path of journalism seem less strange, as so much of her energies and capabli- ties that have been directed within col lege walls will be applied with equal suc- cess in her newspaper work. It Is not often that a woman begins a new career, after her retirement from one to which she has devoted her whole life and less frequent, too, does a profession draw into it's ranks a novice who has nothing to learn. Mrs. Taliaferro begins newspaper work with the mental equipment and in innate knowledge of people and things that not every one attains after long as- sociation.
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BY ANNIE kENpRIcK WALKER.

said, the most celebrated in America. The last night of its existence was half sad, half gay" and the story was en'i us 'e0 to Miss Hallmark It filled two UT lhree columns of the Press the next morning. and 1t must have been read py many appreciative readers for scattered far and wide is the clientele of the old Phila- delphia inn.
 Philadelphia took five hours to say goodbye to the Hotel Bellevue last night" wrote Miss Hallworth.
 Never did an inn fade into the past with such a burst of sentiment.
 Those who loved 1t came-came from town and suburban house, from the ranks of society. politics, finance, letters' to have one good long evening of merry making and sentiment in the quaint little house tucked under the wing or It's oH- spring-a child Hercules, who can toss It's mother into space.
 The dear little inn died smiling and jest ing as a true aristocrat, good sport, should do. It asked for toast and heel tapped it's breaker over It's going out.
 Every room, upstairs and down. was filled with loyal patrons and curious ones who came to the last dinner in the desire for sensation.
 Outside the pavements were lined with those who stood during the evening waching the fortunate ones go and come. It might have been opera night to judge by the lines of carriages.
 Here, there and everywhere were the faces of Philadelphia's elect, who had returned from far points in time to eat the final dinner at the famous hostelry.
 Dozens grew reminiscent as the clock moved toward midnight and told won drous stories of days gone by over their Burgundy.
 Under all the laughter there was sigh.
 It did little good to remind people of the new palace hotel across the street They knew nothing could arise to take the place of the little house that was passing out of existence as a restaurant as they sat there.
 At o'clock the Bellevue ceases to be- said Edward, and 1t was as if some one had proclaimed the impending stroke of the guillotine."
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HARRYDELE HAlLMARk'S
 SUCCESS ON THE PRESS.

The success of Miss Harrydele Hall mark on the Philadelphia Press is another illustration of the fine work Of the south ern woman in the newspaper field. Miss Hallmark is young Georgia woman and has been on the staff of the Press for a number of years. She is very gifted and her work is at all times delightful and clever. Her fine discriminations and her vividness in description was shown to marked degree in her story Of the recent closing of the old Bellevue hotel In Phila- delphia. This event awakened wealth of "reminiscences throughout the coun- try, as the Bellevue for years, since 1881
 in fact, was one of the most celebrated of hotels, as far as its cuisine went, it is
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MRS. REID ADDRESSES THE WOMAN'S CLUB.

The Woman's club held a well attend ed meeting on Saturday and the feature of the occasion was a thoughtful and stimulating address delivered by Mrs. Reid. the recently elected president. Mrs. Reid said:
 q trust 1t will not be inopportune for me to have a word with the members this afternoon.
 ''I must preface my remarks with most cordial thanks for the confidence you have expressed In my ability to perform the of fee of president of the Woman's club, but I fear you have intimated a very vivid imagination in the premises. However the deed Is done and I am with you heart and soul. Your steady cooperation is very necessary to success. and success we must attain. Let us begin the years work to ace mplih something; let each effort tell The years schedule of work as adopted by the club Is before me, and as I scan the plot this meeting dwells on The use and abuse of opportunities I never had a subject that so affiliated with my inclinations There never was such an opportunity as today presents tomorrow is full of hope.
 "The individual has wonderful chances with each hours development to grasp an opportunity for some good cause. and what of a body of eighty-five women banded together, organized as Woman5s club, to wield a power in community? It is with us whether 1t shall be for self indulgence or best to extend our power toward the help of others. This is not a socia. club, but one whose foundation is to bring about an improvement not only within ourselves but our surround ing.
 Webster defines opportunity as "a fit or convenient time.' It is with us to say is it not? The Woman's club will always find an opportunity to bend her efforts toward the uplifting of the community. and by genteness and womanly influence to exercise a power that will penetrate every corner of our growing city. Each day Is a convenient time. We live and breathe and the very essence of life is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18
FOR SALE.

S2500-300x150, with four cottages renting for $S each and room for two more; im- provements cost 5000; lots worth $.5JU; pays now 15 per cent and can be made a 20 per cent investment; white tenants; city water and will rent year round. This is a bargain at $3500. SS0O-Vacant building site on Folatain Heights; choice location; nice. elevated; 60x1S5.
 S1OO0-55x135; on Fountain Heights; splendid home site overlooking the city; buy this and it will be worth $500 to you in 12 to IS months. $S00-Will buy nice location for cot tage home; half a block iron. car line on College Hill; 50x102. alley corner; will rent readily if improved. or an ideal location for cottage home. Sl2O0-A vacant lot between l2th and 18th avenues, on St. Charles street; 50x190; plenty of shade and all street improve ments.
 $35OO-A nice 7-room cottage on Beech street; half block south of Highland avenue; 50x150; a nice place to buy home.
 s10Oo-Wiil buy a neat cottage, rooms; lot 5Ox150; corner; with nice cistern: nice elevation; located half block east of Country club.
 saOo-I.ots 50x14O at North Avondale on terms of $4. 50 cash and s4.5o per month. s95O-Some choice lots at West Ere on easy terms.
 sSoo-See this 1O0x19O corner: Poplar ard Cotton streets, West End; plenty of shade; nice location for suburban home.
 THoMPeoN REALTY CO.,. J. Cary Thompson. Mgr. Real Estate. Rentals. Loans. Fire Insurance. 207-a Title Guarantee Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18
CRESWELL-ELDER.

The marriage of Miss Martha O'Neal Creswell and MT. Charles Tignor Elder will take place tomorrow night at 5 o'clock in the Twenty-first Avenue Meth odlst Episcopal church. south. North Birmingham. The attendants are Mrs F. T. Pitts of Childersburg, matron of honor; Miss Jessie Creswell, sister of bride maid of honor; best man, Mir J. M' Mid- dlebrooks; bridesmaids, Dora Collins, May Glasgow, Anna Lee Moore and Aurie Barnes; ushers, Lucian creswell. Marvin Finch, Johnston Wyatt and MT Lloyd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18
REAL ESTATE.


 FOR RENT-SOUTHSIDE 2210 Highland avenue, 8 rooms. 1923 18th avenue. rooms. $50 18th street, rooms. Corner 33rd street and Avenue E. rooms. 902 18th street. ! rooms. 2530 Avenue D. rooms. 14th avenue and St. Charles street. ! rooms. 2703 Avenue D. 5 rooms 1912 Avenue B. 8 rooms. 9o7, St. Charles streeet. 8 rooms.
 NORTHSIDR. 4OSHs 24th street. 12 rooms. l6l6 18th avenue. rooms. 2o2S 9th avenue. 10 rooms. 422 18th street, IS rooms. lV06 12th street, rooms. Il; 2Oth street. rooms. Corner 4th avenue and 20th street. 40 rooms. TOT 18th street. 10 rooms Woodlawn avenue. North Haven, rooms. 323 4th avenue. IA rooms. 3016 7th avenue, 10 rooms. 52O. 18th streeet, rooms. 1037 18th street. rooms.
 STORES AND OFFICES 10 s. 20th street. ITO and ITS 1st avenue. 2318 2nd avenue. 2nd avenue. between 2srd and 24th streets. 50x106. 113 24th street 219 N. 18th street. Morris avenue and 24th street. 50x100. 1720 2nd avenue. 1704-1706 2nd avenue. I'll 2nd avenue. Fist street between srd and 4th avenues. z620 Avenue G. 1912 2nd avenue. 1920 4th avenue. 220S, 2d avenue. Fist street between Ayes A and B. UNDERWATER REAL ESTATE
 AND RENTAL CO.,,
 Both phones 613. 210 N 21st Street.
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UNITED CHARITIES.

The annual meeting of the United Char ities will be held in the Commercial club rooms in the Linn building at o'clock to- night. Mrs Lewis, the president, Will make report of the work of the charl- ties. The public Is cordially invited to attend the meeting.
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NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Mrs. Herbert Drennen and Miss Nabb is sued invitations yesterday for card party on Friday afternoon at the Hill man, In compliment to Miss Roden.
 
 Mrs. James Bowron will entertain at a bridesmaids luncheon today, in compli- ment to Miss Roden.
 Dr. Partlow has returned to Tusca- loosa.
 Miss Katie Bray, who has been the guest of Mrs. Lloyd Guice, will return to Eufaula today.
 Major and Mrs. Frank Y. Anderson and Miss Anderson, and other members of the family, returned on Saturday from kin ston Place." and are at home at their new residence on Sycamore street. They are charming and notable acquisitions to the South Highlands, which each year draws a prominent family from town" For years the number of we'll known peo- pie residing in town has been decreas- ing, and the South Highlands becoming more and more popular as a residence center. The Robert Jemsons, the William Hardies the Henleys, the McLesters, the Earles, the Jordans, the Dunns, tho Gaines, the Sharps and many other of the 'old" families have in recent years removed to the South Highlands. There will be an informal dance this evening at the Southern club.
 MT. and Mrs. Samuel Lewis Creswell will entertain the attendants of the Creswell- Elder bridal party at a seven o'clock dinner Tuesday night
 Mrs. ". L. Plnckard will entertain the Highland Book club tomorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock.
 The meeting of the Tuesday Whist club which was to have been held this after noon with Mrs. William P. Redd has been postponed on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs. Gaston.
 Miss Chairsell. Miss Josephine and Miss Louise Chairsell have gone to St. Louis.
 
 We make all kinL; of cuts The ge- H ornlI IT, viro Cn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18
PELHAM CHAPTER.

There will be meeting of Pelham chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy on Wednesday afternoon at o'clock, at the residence of Mrs c. M. Tardy, Hunts- vile avenue and Twentieth street. By order of the president, Mrs A. A. Clisby. secretary.
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For Alderman-Fifth Ward.

William R. Gum Is a candidate for re- election to the office of alderman from the Fifth ward subject to the action of the bdemocratic primary.
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FOR RENT. STORES.

tOR RENT.
 STORES. 215 N 20th St., 2 floors, $40. POT S. goth St.. floor 25x9O, $37.50. PHO Morris Ave, ? floors, 25x50, S5o 2126 Morris Ave, 1 floor. 25xS0. 2O26 1st Ave, l floor. 25x90. 1920 Third Ave, 1 floor, 20x60. ISIS 2d Ave-, floors, 25x140 S200.
 DWELLINGS. 1616 9th Ave, rooms, very desirable, $40. 2425 9th Ave-, rooms and bath, $20. 46 N 21st St., rooms S45. 1402 3d Ave, rooms. hall and bath. $16. 2309 9th Ave, rooms and bath. S25. S25 N. 17th St., rooms. $25. III 2d Ave, rooms and 3-room servant house, SIS. Comfortable cottage, well located, Ely ton, S. 4l15 Sd Ave. Avondale, 6 rooms, sl5. 2223 Arlington Ave, 10 rooms, large lot. $6O 2220 Highland Ave, rooms. $40 TO S. 23d St.. rooms, Sl0. Large roomy stable on Ave. G. bet 24tn and 18th Sts, s25. Stable with 12 stalls. well located on South Side. s20.
 T. H. MOTION & co,
 1ls1k North 18th Street.
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PALMIoTRY.

MADAM DEL REY. scientific palmist. advises you on love. family and busi- ness affairs. sickness changes. law suits. investments. speculations. lost articles, etc. Confidential. 201z Fourth avenue. first house from central mar ket. 10-l3-lm
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I hereby announce myself a candidate for alderman from the Seventh ward, sub uect to the action of the city democratic primary JOHN l.. PARKER,
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FoF. POLICE COMMISSION.

I hereby announce myself candidate for police commissioner of the city of Birmingham. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 ROBERT H. ALLISON.
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I hereby announce as a candidate for Mayor of BirmiL ham, subject to the coming city dem ocratic primary.
 M. H. CRITTENDEN,
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am a candidate for mayor of Birming- ham, subject to the action of the city democracy. and solicit the support of my friends and the democrats in general.
 JOHN K. COPELAND
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I am a candidate for Mayor of Birming- hem, subject to the city democratic pri- mary. CHARLES & SIMMONS.
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J. F. Graham Is a candidate for the of- flee of alderman from the Seventh ward, subject to the action ofa the democratic primary.
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For Aid ,rman-Seventh Ward.

I hereby announce myself a candidate Nor recollection as alderman from the Seventh ward, subject to the action of khe city democratic primary
 R. II. TEACH,
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I hereby announce as q candidate for Mayor of Birmingham, subject to the com ing city democratic primary.
 JOHN w. O'NEILL
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l hereby announce as a candidate for mayor of Birmingham, subject to the &C., ton of the democratic primary.
 JOHN c. FORNEY.
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PERSONAL.

PRETTY and intelligent widow, very wealthy. wants immediately able, indus trious husband. Address M, Ohio block, Chicago. III.
 EDISON OCTOBER RECOGNISING have them; they are splendid, and are going like hot cakes; let us have your order early; they are 35c each. The Ray Co.,, a027 2nd avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18
AGENTS WANTED.

AGENTS in every city and town in Ala bama and Mississippi to sell our cele- brated teas, coffees, baking powder
 etc.; just like going in business for yourself (without capital.) Address Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co.,, Birmingham, Ala. 10-1S-l4t
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LICE JOY.

I respectfully announce myself a can- didate for police commissioner, subject to the democratic primary.
 LICE JOY.
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BOARDERS WANTED.

BOARDERS WANTED--16l- 5th avenue; all modern convenineces. Bell phone 1884 Mrs. E. Naming. 10-16-7t DESIRABLE room and board; couple or gentlemen. 1914 9th avenue, north. 1C-16-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR MAYOR

I hereby announce as a candidate for mayor of Birmingham subject to action of city democratic primary.
 GEO. B. WARD.
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For AIdorman-Nlnth Ward.

H. A. Stockmar Is a candidate for re- election to the office of Alderman from the Ninth ward. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18
FOR RENT

FOR RENT. 10 rooms; 1527 12th ave, south. rooms; s004 Avenue H. rooms; 952 s. 14th street. rooms; z119 Avenue I. rooms; l237 S. 12th street. rooms: 2431 9th ave-, north. 12 rooms; 2J90 9th avenue. rooms; 221S 9th avenue rooms; 120s N. 18th street. rooms; North Haven. rooms; 1144 N. 18th street. rooms; 520 N. 24th street. rooms; 1900 Avenue l. rooms; 1920 Rush avenue. 12 rooms; 713 s. 18th street. rooms; 1212 Beech street. $. Highlands. 2011 3rd ave, brick store. 23O5-7 End ave, 2 brick stores. 3 S. 20th street. brick store. 1722-4 and 1730 Srd ave. 8 brick stores. 1416 1st ave-, brick store. Other stores and houses for rent.
 MCCONNELL & CARTRlGHT. Phones 46 220 N. 21st St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18
HELP WANTED-MALE.

WANETD-For U S. army, aDle-bodied unmarried men between the ages of 2l and 35; ,itizens of the United States or good cha. cter and temperate habits
 Apply to recruiting officer. 7K2 North 20th stree., Birmingham. l0-l-Sm WANTED--five harness makers. William Reckltng. 1911 2nd avenue. 9-29-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18
MONEY TO LEND.

MONEY to loan on real estate at lowest rate. Apply Alabama Trus- and Savings Company 2026 3rd avenue. Massey build ing. l0-2-tf WE can promptly make real estate loans for $500. S15o, 5000 or larger sums; appl-
 cations receive early attention. Cen
 tral Trust Co.,. 227-2S First National Bank building. 10-15-7t
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Miss Katie Bray, who has been the guest of Mrs. Lloyd Guice, will return to Eufaula today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-18
ROOMS FOR RENT.

 FOR RENTING rooms for light house keeping, furnished or unfurnished. Will rent for almost nothing to proper per sons. Will explain upon application; 224 Fifty-third street Woodlawn. Bell phone 2391 Woodlawn. 10-17-tf FOR RENT-Furnished. room for gentle man; all conveniences. 2o3O Humbolt avenue Peoples phone AZ 10-13-tf FOR RENT-Nicely furnished rooms, with modern conveniences; good warm place for the winter; close in. 3061a South 10th street.
 ELE,GANTLY furnished room with bath room attached. Apply 2212 4th avenue. 1015-tf |. FOR RENI-Nicely furnished rooms. all conveniences; no children. 1912 9th ave nue 10-15-7t FOR RENT-Furnished rooms. 1909 9th avenue. lo-l4-al FOR RENT-Furnished room. 203o 6tn avenue -oio-A FURNISHED room for rent; all mod ern conveniences; 1900 Avenue H. inter- section loop and 1dlewlld car hhes'
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We make all kints of cuts The 4 ge- r orrl1 IT. ~-,viro Cn
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Mrs. Herbert Drennen and Miss Nabb is sued invitations yesterday for a card party on Friday afternoon at the Hill man, In compliment to Miss Roden.
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WANTED.
SITUATIONS WANTED.

WANTED-A position as office clerk by young lady; can do typewriting and shorthand; several years experience; best references. Address Miss L. R. D.,
 care Age-Herald. 10-18-4t-tu-th-sat-su
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Mrs. James Bowron will entertain at bridesmaids luncheon today, in compli- ment to Miss Roden
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LOST, SPRAYED OR STOLEN. sc:>sfs c>iT>a5y; >Aa5yE,D OR sTOLEN-A bargain in shoos if vou fail to buy them of D. B. Luster. 2i7 N 18th st. Both phones 1900.
 9-20-1m T0sT-A three -months-old white and black fox terrier on South Highlands; finder please phone 1850 Bell phone 10-1S-2t
 I-0ST-A bargain on shoes if you rail to buy them of D. B. Luster. Both phones 1sca;217 N. 18th st. s-2O-1m
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pr. Partlow has returned to Tusca- loosa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-13

sote Is one of the most powerful Of
other substances. For instance, the
preservation of smoked ham is due to
the small amount Of creosote which
the meat absorbs in the process of
smoking. The use of creosote as q
wood pSeservative has been practiced
for many years in Europe where the
railroads were confronted by the prob
lem of material for cross ties long be-
fore it was ever dreamed in this coun-
try that there was such a thing as ex-
hausting our timber supply. There, a
beech tie, which, IL untreated, will de-
thirty years or more by being treated
with creosote. But there is creosote
and creosote. There are SO many grad
es of the liquid and so many Of them
are inferior. that the bureau of forestry
have started out to determine by ex-
haustive experiments which is the best
that is. to find out which will most
readily enter the wood and remain in 1t
the longest time. The bureau has made
a collection of about one thousand
samples Of creosote, both native and of
European manufacture, which it is us
ing in the experiments. Among these
are many manufactured from coal tar,
as well as those manufactured from
wood. The results of the experiments
cannot but be of great money value to
all who use cross ties, poles and posts,
as we'll as to many others who use
wood in forms where it is exposed to
speedy decay.