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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-02-02
EAST BARNARD.
3. H. ADAMS, IT., CheIssa, VI.

l, 9. Allen shot three foxes last week.
+ !. Graves was not SO well last week,
week.
|. q. Allen and John Wheeler we're in
| STAFFORD recently.
Len Clogston was In Tunbridge one day
last week on business.
Nina Markham returned Monday to her
studies in Montpelier
Chas. Adams assisted S. II. Allen while
having his wood sawed.
NJ. A. Chambers new Abenaque engine
came Friday, together with a saw rig.
Arthur Dow began work for Elwin
Moore last Monday. lie has hired out for
eight months.
A cordial invitation is extended to al to
attend the Willing Workers gathering 81
Ebert Miller's this evening.
Rev. w. NJ. Newton, presiding elder, is
70 preach here next Sunday az the usual
hour. Quarterly conference Saturday
afternoon at M. A. Chambers.
Geo. Densmore was wounded on The
head by his ak one day last week and
had to come home for two or three days
from his work at West Hartford.
Walter Rhodes got his leg badly hurl
one day last week while working IN the
woods for II. II. Daniels and had to go
home
The school exhibition Friday evening,
which consisted OF dialogues, reCitsti0ns,
songs, etc, was a decided success and
showed much labor on the part Of ueta
teachers and pupils. A large numnet.
were present and over s was taken 20 ala
IN getting the school library. Marching
was IN order after the exercises.
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w. a. S. NOTES.


/ The Glee club concert was well attended
\ Monday evening Of last week.
Ralph Shaw, '06, was elected temporary
captain, and John Mccormack manager.
Of the base ball team last week Wednes-
day.
Mrs. Fred Edmunds OF Pntsheld. a
former member Of the Whitcomb High
school, visited school last week Wednes-
day.
Miss Laura Marsh, O6, was absent last
week on account OF illness, and her posi-
ton az organist was occupied by Miss
Nellie Clatiin.
George Waterman, '05, returned to
school Monday after an absence OF a
couple Of weeks during which time he
visited relatives in West Virginia and
spent few days in Washington. ID g.
lie also visited Antietam battlefield and
Mount Vernon.
Greene, the manager OF the basket BAN
team, has arranged a game to be played at
Northtield Feb. 20 with the Mortified
High school team. As there are only one
or two places IN town suitable for basket
ball and these cannot be had because OF
the e, an games viii have to be played
in other towns.
The poverty social last Friday night was
we'll attended, 1t being the first event held
by the seniors. The prizes were won by
Miss Margaret Clark, '06, and Burnap
'07. Dinsmore, '05 and Pres
ton, 05, acted as auctioneers and kept the
bids running high, with the aid Of Wash
burn ana Burnett, each OF whom bid OF
four lunch boxes at good prices The
highest bid Of sl.67 was paid for Miss
Beck with's, los, by Walter Preston.
Many thanks are due Misses Nellie and
NeVa Clafiin, who furnished music for the
dancing. The class cleared over IS.
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A MInIster '.Pounded. .

party Of about seventy-hye made
raid on the NJ. r, parsonage Friday even.
ing Of last week and gave the pastor and
family a surprise and the most severe
pounding ~ their lives. Tire party
were armed with groceries and edihles 81
every description and with silver dollars
and quarters, as a sort Of side issue, and
perceiying that resistance would be use
less, the house was surrendered TO the
invaders, who at once took possession and
made the evening one OF social pleasure
and good cheer. The young people played
games and sang familiar songs and did
their part toward making the gathering
one Of pleasure and profit to all. The
pastor made few remarks, thanking the
people for their presence, gifts and words
OF encouragement, and thought the out
look for the society was fun u promise
and hopefulness. At late hour all de
parted for their homes, feeling that their
effort had been highly appreciated by the
occupants et the parsonage, and that all
had had most enjoyable time.
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EAST BETHEL.

Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Fowler we're in
South Royalton Sunday.
Myron Buck is suffering from blood
poison IN one finger, caused by being hurt
Jan. 2lst
Miss Winiired Hemming OF Massachu-
sets IS visiting her brother, Charles Hem
ming, at +. II. Rae's
Mrs. William Smith was called to En-
neld, n. H., again Thursday owing to the
serious illness OF her sister.
Mrs. +. w. Perrin received a fall last
week, inluring her foot so that she had 10
80 with crutches for few days.
There will be a Ladies' Aid social Friday
afternoon and evening at Mrs. j. G. Fow
ler.s. Ladies, please bring cake.
I'd. George has returned from a weeks
visit in Tunbridge and South Rovalton.
Mrs. George is still in Tunbridge.
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GAYsvilLE.

II. G. Allen is boarding at the hotel.
Mrs. Clara Ballard was in Bethel sstur
/ day.
Miss Marjorie Harrington has pneu.
monia.
Mrs. Henry Higgins went to Boston las
Monday.
John johnson and Parker swinyer are
teaming in Bethel.
Mrs. Alice Sargent and Evelyn were in
Bethel day last week.
Andrew Harrington has rented his farm
TO Bert Harrington for year.
Vernon Cutler is again able to be on the
street after several weeks illness.
Mr.. Judd Of pittsfeld was in town
Thursday and Friday Of last week.
Melville Gould has recovered from the
grip and IS again attending school.
Frank Porter returned home Saturday
from visit IN Roxbury and Braintree.
Miss Katie Wilson has finished teaching
IN Plymouth and returned home Tuesday.
Mrs. Henry Blake has been quite sick
the past week with grip, but is now much
better.
Mrs. Emma Waters and Miss Bessie
Waters of Barnard spent Sunday at II. L.
Waters.
Miss Fannie Taggart has been i'll the
past week with bronchitis, but is now
improving.
The Mite society met with Mrs. Mary
Smith last week Wednesday Afternoon
and elected the following officers for the
year. Pres, Mrs. Harriet Durkee; ".
Pres, Mrs. Kate Boutwell,; Sec, Miss
Leda Smith; Treas, Mrs. G. G. smith:
director for next meeting, Miss Agnes
Heap.
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PITTsFIELp.

Bert Brown was in Bethel Friday.
Elisha Ayerill was in Bethel Monday.
DR.. +. A. Edmunds and wife visited in
Bethel last week.
Mrs. Bessie stringham has returned to
her home IN Rutland
A. +. Baker and wife Of Stock bridga
were IN town Saturday.
Rev. w. n. Roberts. wife and son. Neal
spent several days last week in Raudolph
The oyster supper which was held IN the
Town hall last Saturday evening ygRs we'll
attended.
Mrs. Norman Fitield and daughter have
gone 70 Frank Durkee's TO board for tbe
remainder of he winter.
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HANCOCK.

shall pe IN Hancock at Geo. Marsh's
Feb, 10. DIR. GEO. Ii. sprLIFR, Optician
G. J. Fisk is out again.
Dan. Durham is better.
Mrs. Emily Clark Is quite feeble.
W. +. Robinson is on the sick list.
George Bacon Of Braintree was in town
day last week. '""h
= =. Nlnton and daughter. Mrs. Charles
Mehtler, OF someryille visited friends nj
town last week. 81
ne W. g. I. Y. will meet with Mrs
Geo Blair Saturday, Feb. 4th. at 3 "a n y,
q cordial invitation is extended 10 All
interested in this work. aii
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NORTH PomFRET.

S. F. Leonard is better.
The dance at the Town hall recently was
well attended.
The Ladies' circle met last week with
Mrs. A. p, Clifford.
Mr. Pieknell and family have moved
into the Mosher house.
Mrs. Mosher is paying visit to friends
in Randolph this week.
Mrs. Heath is sick with diphtheria at
the home Of Fred L. Davis.
Edmund W. Burch was home from
South Pomfret over Sunday.
Icy. MI Heyhoe exchanged pulpits
with the Quechee pastor last Sunday.
John harrington has purchased place
in West Hartford and moved there a sbcrt
time since.
The village school closed last FRIDAY
with the closing exercises in the evening
which were very good.
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In Memoriam.

Rural Lodge, No. %, f. a A. NJ, Roeh.
ester, VT, passed these resolutions
Whereas, Ii has pleased God in HI.
wisdom TO remove from this world and
from our order our beloved brother, Gard.
ner l.. Chaffee; therefore, be 1t
Resolved, That we recognize in this dis.
pensation Of Providence the loss OF one
who has long been identified with the
town and with our order, who as citizen
and Mason was called upon to discharge
many Official duties, and OF whose faith
fulness We wish to record our apprecia-
ton.
Resolved, That we tender to his relatives
our heartfelt sympathy IN their great atflic-
ton, IN which we bear part
Resolved, That as a token OF respect to
his memory our altar be draped in mourn
ing Tor thirty days; that these resolutions
be printed IN the ROCHESTER HERALD:
that copy be presented to the family of
the deceased, and one be spread upon our
minutes.
FRANK l.. ADAMS,
ERNEST w. CHASE, Com.
GEORGE iE MosHER
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-02-02
Rochester News.
E. NJ. HARVEY, Local Editor.

Charles Martin remains about the same
Miss Efie Chute is with her sister, Mrs
| VIM. Marsh.
Arthur Lewis and II. H. Cushman spen
| Friday in Bethel.
/ Meeting Of Hope chapter Tuesday even
/ ing, Feb. 7, at 30.
WIN. Batehelder Of Bethel was in tow
Monday on business.
H.H. Cushman has sold his bay horse
to S. Heath Of Bethel.
Mrs. c. S. Eaton is in Bethel caring fol
Mrs. G. E. Clahin, who Is i'll.
II. A. Eaton Post have put new scenery
on their stage in q. A. K. hall.
The w. q. 4. IT, will meet with Mrs,
Wallace Wing Saturday, Feb. J.
CHI ster Pierce and G. L. Sargent were IN
Montpelier the last Of the week.
Mr.. Dickinson OF Hartford takes the
place OF the late VIM. Blodgett as engineer
on the White River Valley road.
Mr.. and Mrs. George McNeal Of Leom-
mister. Mass, came Monday for short
stay with her brother, Leon Pollard.
Mrs. Lenox and her sister, Mrs. Boss,
entertained several Of their friends at
whist Tuesday evening OF last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. w Hildreth viii enter
tain members OF the Cong'l church aud
parish at the parsonage Wednesday even-
ing, Feb. sth.
Mr.. and Mrs. |. II. Hubbard received
word last week that their son, Lewis, had
been in the hospital IN Mortified, Mass,
quite i'll with grip.
Mrs. c. Il. Townsend received news Fri
day OF the death OF Mr.. Townsend $
mother, who died OF pneumonia Thursday
evening at her home IN Burlington.
-Four Herald Voices will be the morn
ing subject OF Rev H. W. Hildreth sun
day IN the CongI church. The Bible
school will observe "Lincoin Memorial
sunday with some sketches from the
Life OF the Great Emancipation. The
sunday evening young peoples service
viii have for its subject, "Wha / owe @
Christian Endeayor, Mrs Agnes Brown
eader. "God our Father viii be the
nidweek topic Thursday evening The
Teachers Bible class meets Friday al the
lome Of Mrs. James Henry at $3.50 p. m.
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A. f. Baker was in Rochester Monday
! F. Z. Barnes was in Pittsfield MONDAY.
@. B. Fish and wife we're in Rochester
, Sunday.
F. H. Barton Of Rutland was in yowr
last week.
A. G. Stafford OF Rutland was recently al
w. &. Green's.
Mrs. John Durkee was in Mendon sew
eral days last week.
Ed. Whitcomb and Arab HoIbrook were
in Rutland last Tuesday.
Ellis EdmuBds aud Mrs. EmeIiue law
renee we're in Hancock Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Buck of Rochester
were at A. f. Bakers Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hovey OF PittsdeId
were recently at John sawyer's.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. +. Baker visited at
/ Harris Ranneys in Pittsfeld Saturday
The Misses West Of Woodstock spent
several days at John sawyer's last week.
Mrs. John Leonard slipped on the ice
and hurt her knee quite badly last week
Mrs. George Mills OF South stoekbrdge
spent Sunday with her son, q. T. Mills,
and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Milan Packard are reioic-
ing over the birth OF a ten pound daugh-
ter, born Jan. 9th.
Vivian, eldest son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
Norton, has been quite sick with scarlet
fever the past week.
The oyster supper to be given by the
Ladies' Aid at John Leonard's, advertised
for next Friday evening" has been post
poned on account OF the injury Mrs. |
Leonard received last week.
School at the Common, taught by Mabel |
j.. Harvey, closed Jan. Goth. Number of |
pupils enrolled, %; average attendance, |
1873. Blanche Patnode and Bertha Shat- /
tuck had no absent marks during the |
school year.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-02-02
Keen Thinking about Il

Cough syrups that are constituting
leave the stomach aud bowels in danper9
Gus condition. A cough syrup that e a
laxative IS sure to give better results. Liz
all y a laxative, and If it fails to cure your
cough or cold we will pay back YOUR
money. Fred l.. Bryan and Drew Il
Leonard, Randolph; q. NJ. Miller, Bethel:
d. J. Sargent 4 Son, South Royalton,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-02-02
BETHEL eILEAD.

Mrs. Ellen Granger 5 youngest daughter
is quite sick with grip.
John Riley Of Mortified is spending a
iew days with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Riley.
Mrs. Ada Blair is to stay at Ed. Wills
until the school IS finished on account Of
Mrs. Wills daughter, Lillian, having a
cold.
Parker 5winyer and John johnson Of
GaysYillc are working with their teams
drawing lumber for George Prince to
John Booth mill.
There VIII be an oyster supper Friday
evening, FED. Srd, at Aaron Bowen 8
Ladies are requested 20 bring rolls. pie,
cake or doaghnuts. A cordial invitation
ts extended % ali.
Foley's Honey and Tar is best for Group
and Whoopng cough, contains no opiates.
ana cures quickly. Careful mothers keen
lt iu the house. Sold by Drew 4 leonard.
Randolph.
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Deserved PonnLaritu

10 cure constipation and liver troubles
by gently moving the bowels and aeting
az a. tonic TO the liver, take Little EariS
hlsers. These Famous Little pms ara
llllui pleasant and harmless, but effective
and sure. Their universal no - ... y .
years is a strong guarantee 81 tbeir 49,
ularity ana usefulness. sold nv pot5
Bryan. " F. T.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-02-02
BOSTON MARKET REPORT.
tuesdays Quotations, Furnished by
Mills q Deering, Quincy Market.
BUTTER.

Receipts last six days TOSS tubs, 2, 45l
boxes, previous six days S,l33 tubs, ls,lsl
boxes.
Market rules very tirm, receipts continue
moderate and full quoted prices are OBJ
tanned on all grades.
Receipts of dairy butter are very light
and quotations nominal.
Imitation creamery is in better demand
and fairly liberal supplies arriving. Ladies'
in light receipt and held firmly. The de-
mand for renovated butter is improving
Packing stock in light supply.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-02-02
A Sovereign That Costs ONLY One
Dollar.

Dr. David Kennedv's Favorite Remedy
OF koudout, \. ". is q Sovereign medi-
cine for nervousness. Rheumatism. Eidnav
and liver complaints, and an the iIIs uecn-
liar @ women. Il drives the poison from
The blood and restores the patient IN tbq
bloom q health. You viii never regref
The exchange Of one dollar for a huf.Is.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-02-02
coRINTh.

Carl Corliss is about the house on
crutehes.
r. II. Blake Of East Orange is helping Il,
j. Hutton In the shop.
Geo. Edison o. Willmmstown was the
guest Of his brother, Linus, last Thursday
night.
Lester Blake and wife OF Thetfor1
Arthur Blake and wife OF Copperiield and
Corydon Sleeper aud wife spent Sunday
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert
Blake.
Archie Mckenzie, aged 19 years, died Of
nemorrhage Of the lungs Wednesday. Jan.
%, IN the night lie ate supper and went
10 bed as well as he had been for some
time, but during the night his parents
heard noise upstairs and on going up
there they found him out OF bed and in a
dying condition. He expired IN a few
moments. lie bad been ia poor health
for several years and his parents moved to
TINS town three years ago from Worcester
Mass, with the hope that the country air
would benefit him, but it was OF no avail.
lie was the son Of Sir. and Mrs. Donald
Mckenzie, formerly OF Scotland. Funeral
was held on Sunday at his home, Rev. w.
r Harding officiating. Burial was at the
Corner. Ills sisters, Mary, OF West Up
ton and Mrs. Eliza AldFieh, OF Worcester,
Mass, were present
Winter coughs are apt to result in con-
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-02-02
DRESSED POULTRY.


The market opened today with no inn
proyement in trade, receipts have shown
up tritie heavier, but the continued high
prices have caused a small surplus OF stock
to be left over, and there is sufficient stock
to meet all the requirements Of the trade
Some receivers report an easier feeling on
the market and are making slight conces-
sions on all grades OF poultry in order to
effect sales.
Turkeys are in light supply but the trade
on these is very light and only choice stock
is being sold and these 20 to very particu
lar buyers.
Choice, large, soft roasting chickens and
fowl are scarce and could sell at a premium
II here, while ordinary remain firm at quo
tations.
Some lots OF frozen stock arriving have
little demand and sell slightly under quo
tations.
Ducks and geese in light supply and
have but little demand.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-02-02
FREsH MEATs.

Receipts Of good cattle are heavier and
prices have been shaded cent and range
from to 81 C. on top steer
Light cattle in shorter supply and prices
quoted on these remain firm.
A few choice cattle selling at &c. The
beef market is showing an easier tone and
at quoted prices buyers are taking hold
more freely.
The receipts are heavier than the demand
Market remains firm on mutton. lamb and
veal. extra fancy veal exceeding Quotations
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-02-02

Hickox's Shorthand School, Copley
Square, Boston, has the unparalleled rec-
ord OF having placed every graduate dur
ing the past three years In position, at a
starting salary Of not less than SO week.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-02-02
New Club Ratqs

For the present we viii MAJ
following liberal club rate. qas lhs
state. Add 25e outside lie sta, y 'aeI
These rates are for each nsna.
year. fatef ohs
This paper and the
Burlington Evening New e..
This paper and the
Barre Daily Times, e.
This paper and the
Boston DAILY Journal, e..
This paper and the
Boston Daily American. e..
This paper and the
Boston Daily Traveller, 50,
This paper and the
Boston Daily Post, e.,
This paper and the
Boston Daily Herald, q,
This paper and the
American Horse Breeder, 81,
This paper aud the
New England Grocer, S1,s
Contains the best market reporf
This paper and the
American cultivator, So,
This paper and the
New England Farmer, SiooI
III you have already paid for tb{.
paper, send | less than above nriea.
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POTATOES.


Recelpts Today q cars.
Stock now arriving IN poor order and I'M
favorable weather conditions,have caused
decline on the market, which shows
much easier tone. State of Maine Aroos-
took bulk selling from 45 to soc.
Potatoes in bulk per busheI-
Aroostook Hebrons, 45 so
Green Mountain AZ "a
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-02-02
EGGS

Receipts last six days 1893 cases, previous
six days 9, 759 cases.
Receipts are light and the stock ia stor-
age is reduced to such a small quantity the
future Is extremely uncertain, the weather
in the southern and western section Of the
country continues cold and stormy with
advices Of very light production. Holders
Of fresh and storage eggs appear very con-
tident and some holding at higher prices
than duOted
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-02-02
THE HONE OF vIBOL
To the cOnva1escent -

To the Conva1escent -
We hold out a helping hand to the
SICK Who are slowly creeping back to
heaLCh' Vinol hastens recovery after any
severe sickness. After typhoid, pneu-
mon1a or La grippe, Vinol quickly restores
strength, creates an appetite Tor uour-
1sh1ug food, makes rich, red blood, and,
unlike o1d-fashioned Cod Liver Oil and
emissions, does not upset the stomach
II tastes good. Try it on our guarantee
Respectfully,
DREW & LEONARD.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-02-02

DOMESTIC GREEN FRUIT.
Receipts today. 2o2 bbls.

~ IIIN7 IVNIHNs lVa UUIss
Apples have been arriving very freely
the past week and the market has shown
no Improvement. Large, fancy fruit sell
fairly well at quotations, but there is an
excessive supply Of medium grades. The
tone Of the market is easy. There are
some lots Of apples arriving frosted which
sell at unsteady prices.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-02-02

Only one remedy in the world that will
at once stop itchiness Of the skin in any
part OF the body; Doanis Ointment. At
any drug store. so cents.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-02-02
sTockBRlDoE.

Better attend our clearance sale nov be-
fore all sizes and bargains are gone. Get
our cash prices on -four, grain and fed.
q. b. FISH.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-02-02

Winter coughs are apt to result in con-
sumption il neglected. They can be soon
broken up by using Foley's Honey and
Tar. Sold by Drew 4 Leonard, Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-02-02

DREW & LEONARD.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-06-06

The railway employees who
are reporting the sessions of the
Senate Committee on Interstate
Commerce declare that the fact
that the Armour's control thirty
railroads to an extent which
places every fruit and vegetable
shipper on those lines at the
mercy of the Armour private car
company is mere nothing. 1t is
possible that there are worse
revelations still to come ?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-06-06
Secretary has ordered that the

Secretary has ordered that the
Panama canal commission pur-
chase abroad two ships which
they have long been trying to
buy. These ships, 5000 tons
burden, would cost for the two,
if bought in this country 81, AGO.
900. Precisely identical ships
can be bought abroad for $780,
600 for the two. So much for
the beauties of protection.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-06-06

Secretary Shaw declares that
"the United States offers it pro-
ducts to all the woald on equal
terms" The Secretary should
have added Except the United
States" That is what President
Roosevelt insists on, that the
United States shall receive the
same treatment and terms as for
eign nations, from ''the protect
ed hogs" The President called
them hogs"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-06-06

Secretary Taft has determined
to construct the Panama canal
as economically as possible. To
this end he has instructed the
canal commission to buy where
they can buy the cheapest, in
this country or abroad. AS the
prices average about so per cent.
cheaper abroad, the American
manufacturers will have to cut
their prices to a reasonable basis
or the trade will go elsewhere.