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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-07

America! why art thou sad and bowed
down SO low
Has Time, the ruthless gatherer. brought
thee unto woe?
I had a son. noble son, so. proud was
of him,
For here and there he served me and
obeyed my every whim.
Sometimes In the thickest battle, sent
my soldier lad
And then again as consul, ne naoe tlle
Cubans glad.
Where'er his country needed; there's
where you'd find my son;
And his moral, personal courage, for me
the victory won
One night I slept; yes, unbalanced,
bent my weary head,
And when I walked my noble son lay on
my bosom dead.
What means the grief, the like Of which
has not been seen for years?
Why is 1t the South seems now 10 De
a vale OF tears? 4
had a son, a loyal son, who won Inn
mortal fame
And whenever danger threatened, ne 10
my rescue came,
Possessed of courage, noble. exalteo IN
mind and heart.
In performing every duty, ne bravery
bore his part.
Not long ago he left me, thought Tor
little while,
did not know that nevermore would
see his bright, sweet smile.
TO me was he returning, with MS
thoughts on many things;
When tho Angel of Death o'ertook him
and about him folded wings.
Virginia! why now is heard that SAD
heartbroken cry,
AS mother for her first born weeps,
when he lays him down to die?
had q son, a beloved son. OF the illus
trious name of Lee;
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-07
The DresSmaker'S Realm.

SMYRNA rugs, chenille draperies; pl',sa.
coysssd fsashe nd an nnsdtha Sass e1
ray Sne .w and h boil until it is dissolved
sns aad onen ala q uf sor Of soft ho
M ,,1,1nt n Ia steep three ounces q
soa Ssrt il one quart S Of wpsr 1oT f..
an nI hoSi o m,u ,s,pi,ia but into one uuasf
IF cold Of ua Wate ,, NIX ali together anS
add water enough to make good e SIX ss;da
io COOL 90 and cover q keep clean; W "a
ready to use, dust the articles; Wen s,,h am
vlgofrously Then wipe with a cloth /, u NJ
quite dry. For doing large rngs ~ 10 a.
slrnble to have two people WORKING, one 20
follow up with the dry cloth as soon q
n space Is rubbed
,nhe recipe sells for twenty-five cents,
and il the cheapest cleaner have ever yer
bought make the entre fe GRI s ai
nv wants for a year. One woman made
It for others. and sold It, when wanted q
- = 49, SADETTfI HARRINGTON.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-07
ssU1E DO NOT WEEP .ALONE!"
By a Member Of Woman's Exchange.

And among so many noble ones, none
dearer was to me.
AS Governor Of the Commonwealth, he
tender was and true
AS President OF the Exposition, he showed
what brains could do:
Whate'er he did. whereer his lot was
cast on this broad earth,
lie always gloried. because that he VIZ
gilman was by birth.
And in that last brave race with Death,
he reached our border line,
When the hour glass of his life did show
his last grain sand Of time.
And Richmond, what dost mean this deep
funereal gloom,
The muffled drum, the mournful dirge,
the wealth OF fragrant bloom?
Hush! dost not thou know we're bringing
home our dead?
Let head be bowed and soldier march
with quiet but stately tread;
For homeward has our loved one come,
so free from strife and toll
To lay him down in Hollywood. to rest
beneath, her soil.s
Westminster of the South Is this the
spot he loved so we'll,
With many grassy hillside and many
lowered dell;
There's many comrade resting here
beneath some grand old tree,
But never nobler, Drawer one than our
own beloved Lee.
Is there no comfort that can come in
the death Of this great man?
Is there no message one can send
throughout this borrowing land?
7 dreamed a dream. a blessed dream Of
the resurrection day,
The angels Of light were fitting about
to show us the way.
And 1t seemed that for the redeemed the
browning time was nigh,
And on the wings Of an angel bright
crowns were piled up high.
3''Whose crowns are these7' heard in
words that could not be misunder-
stood.
'-These arc all for the loved ones who
sleep In Hollywood;
And this. tho brightest Of all as full OF
gems as can be
Is for the honored brow OF Virginia g
FitZhugh Lee"
MoI.L1D ROBERTSON WILTSHIRE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-07

The gowns recently worn by leaders
In dress and fashion at an afternoon re-
ception, says Town and Country, may
commend themselves to others having
gowns to make UP for their spring aid
summer wear.
One of these gowns was d pale blue,
fancy, soft silk, trimmed with narrow
bands, inclosing an oval shaped design in
blue cloth set on with haiid embroidery.
The blouse had u vest of willie plque
with small black dots, and was finished
with Dresden buttons, cuffs to sleeves,
shlrred top and bottom, matched the vest.
The round; flat hat, with a slightly
rolled brlm, had crown Of tea roses
and lilacs with foliage.
g Skirt was laid In large box pialts, fin
,shed at the foot with tlosshnrs or linen.
Tho coat Of English eyelet embroidery
was piped with old-rose velvet and fin
.ished around the skirt with a white silk
twisted cord Shaped shoulder straps of
white linen had black velvet centn.s.
Tho vest Of white linen had two rows Of
old rose soutache braid 1s Rarniture,
and small silver buttons The gauntlet
cuffs of white linen also have n trim
ming Of old rose braid The black horse
hair hat had a willow plume and Amcri-
can Beauty roses banked at the back.
The third gown was Of the new rnsp-
berry-rcd satin, which has como to be
the vogue. ,rhc waist was laid In flat
iplalts, forming s,inbursts at the sides.
Sleeves Of white lace and rcd chiffon had
q foundation Of white silk. The skirt
was laid in alternate panels Of box
plated satin and red chiffon over white
SILK The chiffon had large velvet discs
between the strips Of lace at the foot.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-07
HOME.

IT is good to have a corner Just to ca'i
Though it be a nest in branches by the
west wind blown;
Though 1t be crooked window under
messy caves,
Known but to darting swallows and TO
autumn's drifting leaves.
Though It only be a little room OF four
bare walls,
Caught in, mid smoky chimneys and the
city's noisy calls;
Tho heart may rest awhile. and the soul
may he alone, i
II yet one has a corner Just to call ones
own. tH
Tho busy world is beckoning, and lures
us away,
And life seems all tomorrow. though tbs
leaving us to-day;
But there's nothing half so rare In the
golden days to come,
AS as little roof, a low roof. that we can
Home.
There is nothing half so precious In the
wide world and free,
AS a little roof, q low roof. that we call
to you and me-
Oh, when the dream Is broken, and a.
t& wandering we ronm
We'll find no other shelter like the ono
called Home.
Fame may be awaiting us, and glory on
But the humble things, the sweet things.
are ours every day;
And for loss or for gain there Is, nothing
can atone
Ire a heart and corner Just to eau
ones own,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-07
GENERAL FITZHUGH LEE.

1T was honor enough to have added
lustre to the name OF Lee!''-Washing-
ton Post.
a Honored. thrice honored. that hallowed
name OF Lee! 3
It needed no new glory for Immortality
Across the dome OF Dixie tbs set in
stars Of light &
That shine with beacon brightness
throughout the darkest night
Every Southron's inspiration since that
hero's spirit-night
He bore 1.-THE wore it-this hallowed
name of Lee!
He has added to Its lustre for all etcr-
nifty!
He has proven clear his title, has full
filled his every trust;
Old Virginia will be richer for his sacred
soldier dust
But his memory Is a Nations, yield his
body. though we must!
For fireside-for country-his sword was
ever drawn!
With heart as warm and tender as
breath OF summers dawn:
North and South. in common sorrow
whevesoeer our flag doth wave!-.
Sons of snow and songs OF song1and bow,
In spirit, DER his grave
For a country's heart is saddened by
the passing Of the brave!
MARY MACDONALD MARKHAM.
Washington, D. G.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-07

White fox boas or stoles OF ernine and
lace, with muffs to match. form the al
most inevitable finish to the spring toll
lets.
Fashion DEGREES the return Of real old
fashioned embroideries of cloth and silk.
A smart white frock liz Of cream cloth
embroidery, the skirt made with. three
nounces and blouse to match; i IN 60
worn with deep pointed belt OF blue,
embroidered In silver and gold sequlns.
A little embroidered vest Of velvet IS lot
into the blouse, tho neck being nnished
Collar co is is to be worn With this toilet q, s
which will be surmountcd by a black
chip hat, with cluster Of nodding os-
trich plumes at the side and an enor-
nous blue bow across tho back.
a chemisette Of soft accordion plated
gray chiffon, with medallions Of silver.
and short pelerine cape, decorated VIII
heavy silver cords. worn with turpan
hat OF gray, trimmed with cockades OF
Pretty are the white cloth corsele..
skirts cut len princesse. scnlloped roun -
the hem, with q tiny edging, worn WIZ
lace hclero. The chsmisette or piouse
beneath this p0lero 5si awn q
there have been some lovely examples OF
tho gray cloth corselet skirt and a bolero
or pelerine OF chinchilla.
There arc two distinct styles OF drcss.
Ing for day wsarthsl slmp for 'a the NORM
Ing, and claiborne masses OF empro'd1 :
ery. and silk for the afternoon: There is
a marked contrast between {. the Two ".
styles, and this Is particui!ariX no 9a,eer
made is severely plain and tight fitting,
with cuff at the wrist: or, IN the case aSe
~ the more elaborate Sfrock. ends at the
elbow and is finished by frills
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-07
Hollandaise Sauce.

Put a dozen pepper corns and one
fourth cup OF vinegar in q small sauce
pan over the fire. Let simmer until
the vinegar is reduced at least one-half.
Add one-fourth cup OF boiling water,
and strain over the beaten yolks Of four
eggs. beaten into one-fourth cup Of
creamed butter. Set the saucepan In a
dish Of hot water, and stir constantly
until the mixture thickens Add. mean
spoonful at time. Season as needed
with salt and pepper. and finish with a
teaspoonfu1 or more of lemon Juice
Janet M. Hill, in Boston Cooking School.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-07
Tar-Paper and Moths.

II there is space on the top floor o.
your house, have built OF pine boards
Closet, 4x1o feet, with a door In the middle.
Line this throughout (foor. ceiling, side
walls. and tho inside Of the door with
newspapers, then with roofing tar-paper,
and over that another layer Of news
papers. Screw hooks in tops and side
or, which to hang Shoulders for tho ac-
commodation OF coats, skirts. and trous.,
ers.s Curtains and rugs can be folded and
3niaced on the floor at either end. II space
IS limited an ordinary closet or dry
goods box may be treated In the same
manner and be just as effective In out
whiting tho busy moth. e. IL
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-07
Mattinq for Summer Use.

Every one knows how exceedingly pop
but unless one has recently had occasion
to purchase mating on one may not tb be
mating now in the market. Some grades
are of Exceeding delicacy. and It is only by
touch that one can gain correct Idea or
their exquisite refinement Some vari-
cities, made of young straw-straw cut
when only half green. are. In commercial
language, says the New York Tribune,
fine as broadcloth,", and patterned with
beautifully tinted designs. These graae;s
are used moro especially for screens wall
coverings. ceilings. and upholstering pur-
poses.
.inlaid art mating represents q. fairly
good Imitation. Of hardwood inlaid floors,
both in colors and designs. Winged but
TEXTILES OF gorgeous tint, on cream. col,
ored background and raised conventional
patterns representing embroidery, are.
among latter-day examples of artistic mat
.t!ngs, The latest achievement of the
manufacturers is squares Of mating vary
Ing In size from q few feet, to two or
more yards, which arc called mating
rugs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-07
a Good Morning Drink.

Every one ought to drink water the first
As soon as YOU get us, brush the teeth
and rinse out tho mouth with cold water.
and gargle the throat with cold water;
Then take a glass of either hot OF cold
water, not ice cold. but Just cool. and
squeeze into the water the Juice OF an
orange. Drink this about half an hour
before breakfast. This cleanses tho
stomach, and puts 1t In good condition 10
some cases where any acid will disagree
In such cases, of course, the water should
be taken without the orange juice.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-07
Baked Shad Stuffed,

Have the head and tall left on the
fish, Draw through the gills, wash and
wipe as much as possible. inside and
out. Make dressing Of one pint Of
bread crurobs three tablespoonfuls OF
melted butter. half teaspoonful OF salt,
ia teaspoonful each of black and req
pepper and half a teaspoonful OF SWEEP
herbs, When thoroughly mixed, use 70
stuff the fish. Cut three or four gashes
in each side of the fish. Thread russ.
FMS needle with a stginS ana rua 4! y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-07
Clean Kitchen Walls.

A pretty. inexpensive. yet simple and
slightly Kitchen walls Is to, first. paper
them In the usual manner. then. when
thoroughly dry, apply a thin coating OF
white varnish
pervious to moisture, preserves the colors.
and Is easily kept clean. 1t Is equally
good for laundry or nursery or any room
much used. Many dollars may thus be
saved, as paper thus treated will last ever
so much longer. L. II.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-07
Winners for the Month.

Winners for the month are Mrs. N. W.
Jones. No All North Fourth Street, city,
five years for Illustrated description OF
an Easter dinner. with menu and recipes.
Mrs. L. H. Matthews. No 3llS East
Broad street, Is winner in the COM
nettion. "Twentieth Century Tendencies
in Home Life and Dress and Miss
y, G. flasher, No. 1927 East Broad
Street, carries off the prize for an artl-
Gle on women as Educators"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-07

through the fish. to simulate the shape
Of the letter s. Tie the string tightly on
one side. Press strips Of salt pork in
the gashes on the sides. Set the fish on
tin sheet thoroughly buttered, and
bake about three-fourth OF an hour, bast-
Ing often with the liquid in the pan.
Sprinkle with salt when partly cooked.
Slip from the tin sheet to q hot PLATTER.
Surround with hot Saratoga potatoes.
Garnish with a slice OF lemon and pare-
ley. Serve IIollandaise sauce in a boat
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-07
A WAY to Handle Mattresses.

Every one who has ever made beds must
know the transportation Of handling heavy.
awkward, and naii-spiltting mattresses. y
some clothes-line Is covered with braid.
that such as the mattresses are bound
with is easily found-and cut Into eight
inch lengths. 1t makes excellent handles.
One OF these sewn securely to each end Or.
side OF single mattresses, or two ON a
double one. renders an easy solution OF
the lifting and turning problems.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-07
Aa1Jseful Kitchen Settle.

A piece OF furniture which will be found
most useful In moderatc-sized kitchen Is
a settle with an unusually high back
which swings forward. on hinges SO as
becoming a convenient shelf beneath. The
top OF the seat being raised like 10.
several divisions are revealed within.'
tivt tIeii 90 cIo, CieeiiIe CAotiio Atdt.ao A
holders and Kitchen tablecloths and nap.
kins are kept separate and within easy,
n " 4,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-07
A Nav Menu.

salpicon Of Grape Fruit and Strawberries
in Grape Fruit Baskets
Chicken and Tomato Boullon
Toasted Cassava Bread
With Grated Cheese
Clam Croquettes
Lettuce and Peppergrass,
French Dressing
Parker House Rolls
Egg Tinbales
Asparagus Tips In Cream Sauce
Rice Pudding Glace Sugared Pineapple
Coffee.
Boston Cooking School.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-07
For Cleaning Rugs.

The housekeepers who are freeing them
selyes OF carpets are fast solving the
nroblem of the "annual uproar'' Of house,
Cleaning. They find that the general
Tearing up is over and, the rooms are
now easily and quietly cleaned and put
in order, The following recipe makes
one Of the finest compounds for cleaning
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-07
Dressing.

The we'll dressed woman Is always a
woman Of keen Intelligence and brain
power NO scnseless doll knows now 70
dress She may don gaudy raiment. spend
a fortune on gown so utterly lnappIiD,
priate toS2the occasion that one can only.
feel an intense pity for her; but no one
would ever dream Of laying the puroen
OF her sin against good form ana goou
taste at the door Of the Whole OF Her
Tho woman who dresses well, IN con- o. +
formity with her age her worK,, a har n nSr
IRENE Of the prevailing modes. but str l.ls
Ing n happy medium, Is the woman VINO
has brains. and uses them to make a
good selection from the fashions or me
day. It is the well gro ,1 s s,,ncess
gowned women nna'nes wh % s atlahi life
The 'a9e OF the blue stocking mas
m saed and nowadays the woman VINO
dresses unbecomingly through choice ana
not FOR the sake OF economy IS regardcd
as either mentally weak or , as seeK.ns
which is but another phase OF unpardon,,
able vanity. In the commercial worid
the doWdy, nstgnicant woman, even II
, she has mental ability, Is at discount
when compared with the well dressea
woman, confident and smiling. WIN prls sr
capacity written all over her comely per-
The latter has learnt an essential fact
that confidence. is born Of good clothes;
and therefore. with genuine brain power.
reasons the necessity Of making the mo es
OF ali her good points. ~ DONG .a,s
adds to her appearance. she knows that
it's finished in every detail, and. thus
assured, her business assumes f1rst I'M
nortance and success Is gained by the gor-
eetfulness of self-Chicago Tribune.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-07
Maitre d'Hotel Butter,

Cream two tablespoonfuls of butter.
Add IA teaspoonful Of salt, dash Of
.paprika teaspoonful Of fine chopped
parsley; then beat In half teaspoonful
of lemon Juice
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-07
HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT

Here's to the merry old world
And the days-be they bright or blue
Here's to the Fates. let them bring what
And to the best Of them all-That's you!
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-07
CULINARY DEPARTMENT
Diminishing Scale.

DIMINISHING 0CdIt.
Grandma had an open hearth.
Equipped with crane and spit,
And there sho turned her banQuets ont
For kings and princes fit
Mother had cook stove big
To satisfy your wish,
And Stella feeds the inner man
Upon chatting dish.
Robert Finley.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-07
To Make and Wear.

White fox boas or stolcs OF ern1ine and
lace, with muffs to match. form the al
most inevitable finish to the spring toll
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-07

America! why art thou sad and bowed
down SO low
Has Time, the ruthless gatherer, brougnt
thee unto woe?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-27
OCEAN LINER MOVEMENTS.

NEW YORK, August 26.-Arrived-Steam-
ers La Touraine. Havre; st. Paul, South
ampton and Cherbourg.
Advertisements Seguranca. Colonsay:
Exeter City, Bristol and Swansea Vigi-
lancia, Vera Cruz, Progreso and Havana;
Kansas City. Savannah; City of Everett.
with barge S. o. Co., No. 81, Port Arthur;
Yumuri. Manzanillo and Cienfuegos; Dun
can, Sydney, c. B.; Mascot, Tilt Cove, N.
F.; Daniel. Santos and Victoria; Lincairn
Huelva; jefferson, Newport News and Nor
folk
Cleared-Steamers Indrani. Alden, Singa-
pore, Hongkong. Diamant, Savonia, Con-
suelo. Hull via Gravesend; Cyller. Port
Antonio; Titan, Manchester, Raglan; ST.
cania. Norfolk and Tampa.
Sailed-Unted States cruiser Colorado,
-: United States steamer Arethusa
: steamers Lampasas Brunswick and
Mobile: Rygia (Nor.), Pernambuco Rio ia
metro, etc; Coamo, San Juan, Ponce, etc;
Zulia, La Guira, Curacao, etc; Monterey,
Havana; Ell Dorado. New Orleans; James
town, Norfolk and Newport News; Altai,
Kingston. Savanilla. etc; Ell Sud. Calves
ton; Louisiana, New Orleans; City of CO.
lumbus, Savannah.
Sailed-Mesaba, London; Philadelphia,
Plymouth, Cherbourg and Southampton;
iceland. Dover and Antwerp; Campania,
burg; Caledonia, Neville and Glasgow: AL
geria. Naples, Marseilles and Leghorn.
ANTWERP, August 6-Sailed-Steamer
Vaderland. New York via Dover.
HAVRE, August 26-Sailed-Steamer La
Lorraine, New York.
QUEENSTOWN. August 23.-Sailed-Re-
public. from Liverpool, Boston.
GIBRALTAR. August 26.-Passed-Steam-
er Prime Oscar, New York for Naples and
Malinhead. Passed-Steamer Virginian
Montreal for Liverpool.
GLASGOW. August 26.-Arrved-Sicilian,
Montreal and Quebec.
LIVERPOOL, August 26.-Sai!ed-Cevic,
New York; Lucana, New York via Queens
town.
SOUTHAMPTON. August 26.-sailed-
Steamer New York New York via Cher
bourg, and passed Hurst Castle 40 pm.
SCILLY August .-Passed-Steamer
Barbarossa. New York for Plymouth. Cher
bourg and Bremen.
CHERBOTRG. August ~ - Arrived -
Steamer Moltke, New York via Plymouth
for Hamburg and proceeded.
SHANGHAI, August 2o.-Sailed-lmaum.
Portland, Ore.
GLASGOW, August 5.-Sailed-Steamer
Laurentian. St. Johns. n. F., Halifax and
Philadelphia via Liverpool.
BOULOGNE, August Observation-Disclosures
from Hamburg and Dover, New York.
CHERBOURG, August 26.-Sailed-Steam-
er New York, from Southampton, New
York.
BREMEN. August 6.-Sailed-steamer
Bremen, New York via Cherbourg.
ISLE o FWIGHT, August 26.-Passed-
Steamer Anselm de Larinaga, Fernandina
and Savannah. for Bremen.
PRAWLE POINT, August 26.-Passed-
Steamer Hanover, Bremen, for Baltimore.
KALLENDBORG, August 1S.-Arrived-
Steamer Vera, Norfolk, via Shields and CO.
penhagen.
CASTELLAMARE, August 20.-Arrived-
Steamer Dora Baltea Norfolk, via Genoa
ROTTERDAM, August "a. - Arrived
Steamer Mannheim Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-27
Organization of Company.
TRADE AT BALTIMORE.
Conditions Reported Active by the
Dun Agency.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, Md, August IS. r.. q.
Dun & Co.'S weekly review of trade for
Baltimore, issued today, states:
Wholesale trade for the week has been
very active and the retail outlook for next
season appears exceedingly good. Local
business in dry goods at wholesale is pick
ing up and the number of visiting buyers
in the market is very large. Clothing man
ufacturers continue to receive liberal or
ders and cancellations are yet small.
Millinery houses are having their fall open
ings and anticipate a prosperous season.
unusually favorable. though there is some
complaint as to the extraordinary scarcity
of WoOleaS
ness active with good collections and few
shoes is improving, with prices very firm
and collections good. The leaf tobacco mar
ket is unchanged, with but limited offer
mgs, and prices continue high.
1.-The harness season is just opening and
dealers report liberal orders with prices
strong and collections prompt In paper
and stationery at wholesale, prices are I'M
steady and business only fair. Lumber
dealers enjoy d large trade, with liberal
receipts. and values are very firm. In fur
niture orders from out of town are improv-
lug in volume and collections are fair
Dealers in machinery and supplies do
ing an active business. There is better
demand for drugs and chemicals, both To-
cally and on the road, and collections are
good"