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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-06-20

The case of Mrs. Carter, Is years of age, sur
passed in SUFFERING the description in Dante's
Inferno. FIFTEEN YEARS of suffering with
terrible ECZEMA, combined with MALIGNANT
ERYSlPELAS. Itching and burning with UN-
NOT SEE. Ears enlarged to THREE TIMES
their natural size. ENTIRE BODY COVERED
WITH ECZEMA. Looked as though BRAND
or like the body of person DENUDED OF
CLOTHING BY FIRE. VEINS SHRUNKEN so
they could not be distinguished Left side EN-
most powerful opiates had no effect whatever. 1t
was pitiful to hear her PRAY and BEG FOR
DEATH. SEVEN SKILLED PHYSICIANS
gave her case up as HOPELESS. Patent nos
trums, germ killers, etc, were tried freely, yet
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12

A special from Washington says
Major w. II. II. Llewellyn took din
ner with the president and utilized
the opportunity to invite him to come
10 New Mexico On a mountain lion
hunt. what is the USE, Mr.. Presi.
ident." the doughty major Is report.
ed as saying. "of wasting your time
shooting jack rabbits and prairie
dogs. when you 'cnn find big game In
New Mexico and plenty Of IT," The
presidem practically agreed TO &C.
cept the majors invitation. and will
come as his guest some time next
summer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12
Wants Cable and Rathburn

President r.. r. Burke Of the Den.
Ger baseball club believes he has
come across a desirable young third
baseman VINO stands q fair chance
Of filling in the hole at third base
left vacant by the graduation OF Roy
Hartezll to the ranks Of the majors.
The new players name is Charles
Rathburn, who played with the Las
Vegas, ". M. independent team dur
ing the season just closed.
In asking for a tryout, Rathburn
referred Mr.. Burke to Pitcher Cable,
the property Of the Denver club
but who has been playing indepen'
dent ball with the Las Vegas team
during the past season.
Burke has written Rathburn to
come along for a tryout In the spring
Burke believes there IL an excellent
chance OF aduing Cable to the Griz'
zlies' pitching staff.-Denver News.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12
Superb Mimtrel'y

An exchange says, with the excep.
ton OF DOckstader M n has at.
tempted to revive and impart the
past glories Of the poet laureate OF
the minstrel stage save Mahara Bros.
Their minstrel entertainment Is more
than minstrelsy. II Ii a universal
exposition and Is OF historical value
as well as a source OF clean, whole.
some entertainment. Their reproduc-
tion OF life In the old south by genu-
Inc colored men and women Is real
istic and vivid. an amusement classic
To see these sunny IONS OF Africa,
It is hard to imagine they are only
making believe SO heartily do they
enter into the spirit Of the fun. Both
men and women work and act with
all the spirit and abandon, OF the
race. The Mahara Bros. have been
engaged by Manager Lowe to give
one performance at the Duncan on
December Is. and those who wish to
witness the greatest performance Of
minstrelsy ever given ut the Duncan
will act wisely In securing seats al
Murphey's. A big modern, up to date
minstrel FIRST part. 10 novel special
ties OF high order, the spectacle o.
the outing Of the swells. a rag time
opera. trios. qyartets. sextets by male
and female vocalists, charming Choir
uses OF old time negro melodies med
leys OF talent, song successes. come
dams Of distinction, ludicrous come
dy selections single and ensemble
dancing numbers and q grand orches
ira, are the good things promised.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12

The J. r. Rosenwald lodge !. o.
b. B. win hold It's regular monthly
business meeting tomorrow night at
8:16 O'Clock in the vestry room Of
the Temple. The erection Of officers
for the ensuing term and other I'M
portant business win come up for &C.
ton. Every member urgently re-
quested to attend.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12

The ladiess who were present at
the magting for the purpose Of organ
ixing I Library association are u.
gently requested to attend the organ
ization meeting tomorrow afternoon
at 2:3O o'clock at lne library build
Ing. and the ladies' who were unable
TO attend the same are invited to
attend tomorrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12

Mrs. Lily Coleman entertained be
tween fifty and sixty friends at the
Fraternal Brotherhood hail last ven
ing, and the party proved . very
enjoyable n The evening was
spent In dancing. John Critics fur
nishing excellent music on the plano
At midnight refreshments were serv'
ed in the hall. The occasion will be
long remembered.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12

Marriage licenses have been issued
to the following: Ricardo Ulibarri
and Barbara Segura Of San Jose; Te0-
docfo 0racia and Polita Ortega OF
MontoEo; Manuel Padilla and Pelivi-
nita Apodaca OF Tecolote; Martin Lu-
cero and EuIita Lopez of Coraxon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12

]. B. Mackel Of Las Vegas and Eu-
genio Moya Of Rivera have been grant
ed liquor licenses for twelve months.
N. g. Gehring and Vicente Martinez
have taken out mercantile licenses.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12

The u. b. N. society will meet
Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at
the residence Of Mrs.. Robertson, at
1l18 Eighth street. Sarah r. Booth.
secretary. Mrs. X. NJ. Chapman,
president.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12

The Library association will meet
at the library at $3.50 Wednesday, Dec.
IL, to complete organization. This
organization Will give q euchre in the
near future for the benefit Of the II
brary.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12

e. l.. Richmond has been granted
a license to conduct a mercantile
business in LAS Vegas for twelve
months. Lazaro Sandoval Of San MI.
guel; Jas. O'Byrne Of Las Vegas. and
Juan Gallegos, Of villenueva. have
been granted mercantile licenses
good for twelve months.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12

Much interest Is being taken in
the football game that is to be
played here Saturday between the
Normals and Santa Fee Indian football
teams.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12

There will be about twenty candi'
dates for initiation In the local lodge
Of the knights Of Columbus tonight
After the work a smoker will be held
and refreshments served.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12

In the probate court, Mrs. Alice D.
Olney was discharged from the guar
dianship Of Ross and Opal Olney and
the bond was cancelled.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12

The Commercial club ID growing
On favor with citizens and should
enlist the cooperation Of every bvsi.
ness and professional man.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12

The Christmas rush has already
begun In the local post office and
registered packages are leaving daily
for the east.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12

The SWEETEST and largest line Of
Christmas neckwear ever shown In
the city, at The Hub. 1862
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12

8. ]. SAMSON, machinist and fore
man Of The Optic, is quite III witt
pleurisy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12

Oh, aren't they beauties? Those
smoking jackets and iounging robes
at The Hub. 1862
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12

We mail your souvenir spoons Tree
to your friends. II bought at Tau
pagt's. l2'Sz
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12

The next Commercial club function
will be tho dance and card party
Thursday evening, Dec. II.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12

No. 2, due to arrive here this after
noon. was annulled. owing to trouble
on the coast lines.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12

Have you Q those art electroliers
at Taupert's? 1892
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12

The county commissioners adjourn.
ed yesterday TO meet At the call OF
the president.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12

Meeting Of directors Of Commercial
club tonight.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12

The Knights OF Columbus meet to-
night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12

Born yesterday to DR.. and Mrs
Goelitz, a girl.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12

A. r. Quinly shows no sign of i'm
provement, e
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12
MEADOW CITY BRIEFS

Council meeting tomorrow night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12

Coffee berries are little things. yet
they contain the elements of q break.
fasttable happines-that is. II they're
the right kind Of coffee berries. ~,
We make 1t our business to study
the little things that 80 to make life
happy, and It's because of this study
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-12

Suits, pants, overcoats, made to order. Old clothes are
made like new again. Before buying elsewhere it will pay you
to see \. 00k0S ZEN first. 1t is not the price that makes the
clothing good. Yn might pay the highest price for clothes AS
long ~ you don't order them at the right place they wont fit.
Order your suits and overcoats of \, 00lDSIEAN, and you
will find out that he does the best work and makes the best lit.
Everything is made by hand. All kinds Of silk dresses, waists,
ladies' and gents suits steam or dry cleaned and pressed. All
work guaranteed.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-05-19
eocp NEWS.
Many Guthrie Readers Hsve Heard il
and Profitsd Thereby.

Many Guthrie Readsrs Hsve Heard It
and Prohted Thereby.
Good news travels fast" and The
thousands Of had back sufferers in
Guthrie are glad 10 learn that prompt
relief is within their reach Many a
lame. weaE and aching back is no
more thanks 10 poans Kidney Pills
Om citizens are telling the good news
Of theiy experience with the old
Quaker remedy Here Is an example
worth readlng
Charles Mol. Of Aexondra, Wood
ward county. O H., writes: Il can
rot thank you enough for the reie,
} found ia the use of noans Kidney
Pills. think they are the greatest
Kidney cure ia the world. They worl;
very quickly. Af,t, / tool. The first
dose j could fee! ihe'n working, ant
have found that they quickly roeu
| lated the sscretions from my Kidneys
which had been much ont Of order.
] am feeling lots better and can sleep
well az night I am a farmer ard
6fteeu ioHes from the nearest drug
store, and have the greatest faith e.
Doan's Kleny Pills and keep myse'i
supplied with them an the time.
have advertised then an over the
country amongst my irisncs"
Plenty more proof like this from
Guthrie people Call a. n. Wal
aces drug stove and ask what his
customers report
For sale by an dealers. Price So
cents. FosierNnhlm Co., Buhalo \
Y, sole agents for the United States
Remember the name-Doaa san
take 40 cher
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-05-19
TYPHOID NERVES
THrREME wEAi<NEss or NERVES
r Az AFrER.ErFacr Of FEyHR.
Mr. worth Suffers SIX Months o. Misery
Caused by General Disorder OF
AIS Nervous system

Typhoid fever S. sometimes called ner-
vous fever During The ufse of the
fever the nerves are always profoundly
disturbed ana wnen it IS over they are
left SO sensitive that the patient has to
be guarded against an excitement In
the tonic treatment then demanded .re-
gard must be paid not only TO building
up flesh bst also to Strengthening the
nerves a remedy that wdi 90 both.
make a5und flesh TO repair waste sud
give new vig3r 20 feeble nerves. is the
most cenveriplt ard economical.
Mr. worth hls had vl'uatle experience
~ which o'hfr su a. rs nay pr0dt lie
s4ys II had d ssvcr attack Of typhoid
ever late m the nu I go. over the
fever. but remained very weak during
the succeeding spring and summer Ny
heart palpiateu my brcathmg became
dificult aftcr the least eNertion and there
was numbDess in both hands suf-
fered in that way for fully six months.
As / did not grow out of it did not in
fact see the slightest Improvement as
time passed I decided TO use the very
best tonic to be found and endeavor 60
get hick my strength and my commonu
over my nerves. A statement is the
papers about q yer, remarkable cure ef-
fected by Dr Williams Pink Pills im-
pressed me SO much tbat I concluded 10
make Trial OF them in my own case.
almost as soon as 7 did So 7 founG
that WAS using the right remedy for
ny troubles They helped me So quickly
that I could see deciaed Improvement
before I had finished the hrst box
kept on taking them FOR several weeks
and when ] stopped was completely
well 1 consider ~. Williams Pink pills
most valuable remedy and I am in
tne habit Of recommending them to
others who are afflicted as 1 was.
DR. Williams Pink Pills are widely
known. and Justly praised. II Is one of
their great merits that they supply
strength to muscles and nerves at the
SAME time that they purify the blood.
and correct disord,a "a action of bodily
ORGANS. Nothing could be better for
disease such as typnoid They create
what we cali the necessary conditions or
basis Of AN sound health and they 40
AN this better than any other known
remedy.
Thousands Of testimonials from all
parts Of the world agree in supporting
that OF Mr Charles Worth. whose home
is at East Nassalboro. Maine Dr. WI
llans Pink riis are the remedy to use
when the blood IS thin as in anaemia or
impure as in rheumatism or when the
nerves are weak, as in neuralgia; or life
less os In partial paralysis or when th'
body as q whole is ill nourished as IN
general debility When the nerves ache
and tremhle It means that they are
starving. The only way TO feed them
is through the Dlood. and tile best food
is Dr. williams Pink pins. They are
sold by an druggists
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-05-19
Strictly Genuine.

Most Of the patent medicine testimonials
are probably genuine. The following mo-
tice recently appeared IN the Atchison
ttIas.) Globe: Joe Tack y ai known
engineer. running on the -r,-sDgri Pac-
ihc between Wichita and Hiowa, lately
appeared I'm a big one with a picture
and when he was IN this ONCE today
we asked him about IL. He says h9
had terrific pains in his stomach. and
thought he lad cancer. His druggist
recommended Kodol and he says 1t cured
him. lie recommended it TO others. who
were also cured" Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
digests what you eat and cures all stom-
ach troubles. Sold by c. +. Renfro.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-05-19
DEALINGS OF NAE WOOD
WITH THE MEEK
BOSS
.WOOING OF THE SENATOR
Miss Wood Gives Some
Graphic Descriptions.


Omaha, May disappointed iu her
aitempt 10 serve Summons on william
G Loeb in her $4,000 damage suit as he
returned from Colorado with the Presi-
dent Miss Mae wood Is turning her att
.enti0n once more To Senator platt She
gives aaphlc description Of the sena-
tors aiIeeed wooing Of her and the
break that came when. as she says, Sac
ordered the iove-making "boss from
her room ln New York when she was
employed in the postonice Department
Miss wood asserts. the senator FREE
auenty dropped in" az her office
Nhere he would sig and talk for hours
She conanued.
ut was not long before those who
wanted favors begun trying TO uee me q
secure Influence with the New YORK
seantor To curry favor with the Plat
av superiors got to referring all my
novemen.s to him. n wanted a days
aoation P,att must gire his consent
piatt seemed impertinent enough to feel
hatlered at this. Notwithstanding it was
umiliating me outrageously. After a
Wills the senator go, to calling for me
With rs carriage and we would drive to
ha country OF somewhere over the city
,ouievards.
Another lady friend Of the senator's
regain 10 get awfuliy Jealous Of me. and
ny friends feared she would do some
hing desperate, aud advised me 10 leave
own. platf would not hear TO this. say
ne that as soon as ne got things prop
.rly avea he Intended 20 drop this other
CONAN. She began writing me threat
ming notes. however. and several times
prevent scan1al had to leave the
nice when knew she was coming
Rings got so bad that several times the
enator thought we would have to elope
order 70 escape her But my sense
e humor would not permit me 10 elope
sith a 70-year-old bridegroom whom
you'd have to support as he walked.
AFTER we became engaged Mr. Plat
,sed 10 write ana telegrael me from
<ew york to come and spend SUNDAY
.ith him wynne and his coterie woul'
4 lso order me 10 New York to secure
tome favor for them from sneato
,htt IN time this became very tire
D a,ne especially since l was under III
spsonage Of the secret service men o.
he department all the time. one day II
4 .pra. 1903. WAS sent 70 New York t
itercede for wynne's chief clerk. Ther'
found a state Of Affairs which dis
4 usted me and which l did not propos'
4 put up with any longer, no matte
hat happened When Platt came q
ali on me 1 told him ! was Through an'
= 3hy He got very angry and asked m
hat 1 intended ~ 40 about IT, / thel
oened the door and ordered him from
yroom. The next day he telephone'
me TO come and see him but ! ne
1sed 10 have anything more to do viii
mo.
"In August. 1903. he wrote me that h'
anted 10 see me very badly, and aske'
ae 10 meet linn in New York at th'
,me Of lady friend OF his, and l wen
New York one day before sailing 70
europe and had an interview with him
that last interview the Old man sai
thought more Of me than he did o
,ss one else. and that he did not propos
give me up for anybody hav
ever seen the senator since but one o
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-05-19
NEGRO SHARK ARRESTED
Charged With Obtaining
Money Under False
Pretense.

Shawnee Okla. Mav 1e-Nipht Chief
OF police \ Al Dousi,s went No o,,n-
ho,na citv %, tbe e3rl, train mis- morn.
ipe ARMED win "a warrant charging
one ff,roobs ,egro l,s,, accent a, n
ob,ainine money under faiss pretences
rbe vsrr,pt having besn svor, opt nv
,eproes iiyi,g n, rern,,ro ,rbe chitf gof
bs man ana retprne5 win bir ON me
g.so train tbis morning and bi- trial
win a.e place I'M Justice Dush6eld.s
o.,,,r, ,o,.or,,,,,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-05-19

which they declare are not sanitary or
even convenient Complaints are told
that they win be given rent bonuses
IL they viii hrd private lodging for
themselves. AS there are none, eX-
cept at the hotels. where prices are
prohibitive, there is very little conso-
ation in this. Were it not for the
fact that a new canal commission is
about to take controi 81 Is doubtful Il
half the employees here would remain.
It is admitted that since the Ameri-
can government took over the active
control Of the canal there have been
twenty-five deaths from yellow fever
out of sixty-one cases.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-05-19

death was fast approaching" writes
Ralph F. Fernandez. of Tampa, Fla,
describing his fearful race With death.
as result of liver trouble an dheart
disease. which had robbed me Of sleep
and OF an interest in life. had tried
many different doctors and several med
icines, but got no benefit, until I began
to use Electric Bltters. SO wonderful
was their effect, that IN three days /
felt like a new man. and today [ am
cured OF al nay troubles" Guaranteed
at an druggists; price soc.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-05-19
PRINCESS coLoNNA IN LONDON,
INV Aes,ofatad prass

London, May l9.-Mrs. John w
Mackay and her daughter. Princess
Colonna. who have been visiting the
formers son. Mr. Clarence Mackay. IN
the United States returned here today
Mrs Aackay viii start Immediately
perfecting plans for the grand recep
ton TO be given in honor Of her grand
daughter Blanca daughter Of the
princess, who Is TO be introduced dur
ing the London season.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-05-19
THE OLD DELIGHT"
Before Coffee Did It's Work.


when you get from food that power
hich keeps tie heart beating high, fun
nj regularly ano the nerves arm and
sady. YOU may say with Monte Cristo,
ihe World is miner
An things that may he attained by hu-
,an endoavof are possible 10 YOU
But Il you nn the stomach with drugs
stead OF food. you get only an uuuatut-
stimulation which leaves you in worse
lndnon than sou we're before. Coftee It's
drug. In Time mat sort of thing wears
500. and wrecks Use whole nervous
stem. sure sure. surel A lady of
amdrsgeok 81 Ys tells how she bee
anne nervous wreck through the use
coffee.
had been "a sufferer she says.
rom nervous Indigestion for uum-
Of years and doctored Tor Che same
thou, result I was m tart 20 blame.
~ although the physician forbade me
ie c0nee and limited me te O. smaA ale
lnnce of tea. failed TO obey him and
5ntmued TO use coffee untu D became q
.rfous wreck My digestion got to Doe
, poor thas ] was unable 90 cat scarce
anything ] became very much de-
essed and DISCOURAGED over my cons
iiion. for / had no hope Of relief unu
little more than year ago friend
commended Postum Food Conee.
4 was greatly surprised 90 hnd thai
e new beverage acted almost immedi-
ely ane anost favombly upon m,
.rves. II certainly Is nerve builder
least d has been in my case. In al
icredihiy short time my nervous in-
gestion disappeared entirely and viii
has gone the depression and blues
al follow in rs train
II ana careful 70 BON Postum Cone'
3m 20 70 30 wlnutes-then. using eithei
iled OF condensed milk. or cream th'
tier preferred I have as delicious 3
sverase as the old oonee az SIS best
10 never feel anything but pleasant ef
eis from rs use and the old delight o
ing well" Name given by Postum Co.
attie Greek Mich.
There's a reason.
Read me little book "The Road q
enFlle n each pkg
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-05-19

The Western Trade journal, one OF the
most reliable ana conservative ira les
journals. IN the west I'm a recent issue
says Of the Continental Financing Com-
pauy;
AN ENDORSEMENT JUSTIFIED,
In our issue Of February "a. IN answer
90 several Inquiries addressed TO this
Journal, we pubnsh an editorial indors-
ing On AN unqualified manner The Cou-
tuenal Finance Company Limltedl
whose home Office are located az the
Reaper Rlock Clark and Washington
streets. Chicago. and recommended its
plan as being the most advantageous
that had come under our notice. Since
that time we felt duly bound 90 watch
lts progress in order 20 determine
whether our Endorsement of the same
was fully justified by subsequent de-
velopments Justice 20 ourselves and 10
the worthy institution in question inn
pe,s us after most careful and search-
ing Investigation 10 again extend the
editorial Endorsement of this paper 20
the Continental Finance Company and
10 the onfcers controlling the same, and
20 say that Il has more than fuldiled
every prediction and promise we made
m it's behalf We nnd that the conc
pany has accomplished more in less
than three years than most others do
I'm a decade. lts benefits have been and
ere highly appreciated. and its growth
as q consequence has eeen Phenomenal
Up TO this writing the number Of con-
tracts issued has passed the $4,000 mark
an increase OF 1880 from February 2d
ult when the total contracts issued
amounted to $500. These figures need
no further comment and show conclus-
lively how the Continental Finance com-
pauys plan and method Of doing busi-