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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14
AROUND THE CITY

A tiny girl was trying to open the shut
ter door of a saloon.
A man, about to enter patted her on the
head and asked her what she wanted.
I'm lookin' for my papa" said the
tiny girl.
ance pictures of a drunkard's child. her
frock showed for loving care. Stlll. uny
girl trying to open the shutter door OF a
saloon doesn't look well for papa.
Getting tired, mother?'
"Just little, laddie.
IAN right Well stop and have treat
and then go home in CAP -
'That will be splendid only you are ~
extravagant, Willie, child
And the little old, old lady smiled joy
ousIy up at Willie Aaild-a tremendously
big, red-faced gray-haired man, VINO was
sixty years old, If a day.
.arhis is Washingtons dead line
Two men turned into Pennsylvania ave
nue. at 10Th street as the elder mace lile
remark and followed it up with eXpiaha-
lions. ,ortv-six
wears ago. the only excitement you could
get out of the town was below fltleeiltI
street All the shops, saloons, theateIs
and other places OF amusement , Meas "uT IN
the city, while the people who lived up IN
the First ward, in their old-time houses
vent to he'd about 10 O'Clock, leaving the
streets as cheerful as country grave
yard on rainy night IN NoVenhpei I'D
Lots Of changes since them interrupted
the other man, with the boastfulness OF
native who believes in Greater Washlng-
ton. ,,.
This assertion was considered in silence
until the two had about half covered the
tagging between the treasury and the Mills
building There were occasional stroiiers
on both sides of the quiet street, ana out
ing. Then the man who had been mere
forty-six years ago said:
sWell, son, 1 guess you are about right
Washington has grown to a pretty gooo
size; but the old dead line STANDS.
rs the cemetery open to the public?'
The tourist who asked held guide Dook
and the woman with her had her Kodak
ready for snap .,
I'm afraid you have made a mistake
answered the native who had been held up
in front Of a big iron gate. rms is the
entrance to the White House grounds.
"Oh- is it? We thought it was Airing
ton"
impression, for she pointed to the iliustra-
tiOn of the Lee mansion in the book.
ITS exactly like the picture. VIII they
let us go in free!
The native assured them that they could
go in free. and as they entered there was
a look of conscious superiority on the ko-
dak woman's face which showed that she
was going to Mr.. Roosevelts house for the
purpose of looking for graves.
A night service was going on and the
gothic windows were ablaZe with light.
81 don't like stained glass for churches,
announced man from the outside.
what do you like 1t for?'
Saloons"
Then the man changed the subject, with
out realizing that he was probably the
first critic on record of that Roman per-
xxyl,n ehl0wQdp
glass for a cathedral window one day about
sixteen centuries ago.
ButOthe woman smiled, as If she appre-
ciated the intrinsic merit of his remark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14

Tenant, George Carter, Conrad P. Car
ter. W. 7. G Rogers; Julian Rogers Rogers
Capt. William B. Lynch, Rev. w. H.
Burkhardt and Judge Charles E. Nicol Of
Manassas, Va.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Ffoulke have
returned to the city after an absence of
four months, most of which time they
spent at Tuxedo and LenoX.
Mrs. Mary L. Belmont of Rochester. N
Y, will spend the winter with her daugh-
ter. Mrs Chas A Sidman, at the Glen
elected member of the Ladies Auxiliary
of the United Spanish War Veterans
from the District of Columbia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodwin D. Ellsworth of
124S Girard street were at home to their
friends Friday evening, October II, in OBJ
servance of the twenty fifth anniversary of
their marriage. Masses of white and Law
ender cosmos, against background of au-
tumn leaves lent seasonable touch to the
occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth were
assisted by their daughter. Miss Claudia
Faison Ellsworth, and her friends, Miss Nan
Grace McGregor, Miss Helen Murray Small.
Miss Nan David Wells, Miss Sara Ward and
Miss Stockard. Among those present were:
DIR. and Mrs. Larkin Glazebrook, Mr. aud
Mrs. John G. Williams, DR.. and Mrs Geors
Tully Vaughan, Mr.. and Mrs. Leonidas
Switzerland, Mrs Dunlop and Miss Maud
Dunlop, Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel c. Roper, Nj.
and Mrs l.. Chandler Witkowski, Mr.. and
Mrs. o. NJ. Mcpherson. Miss Maude Nc
Pherson, Mr.. Charles j. Brown, Mr.. and
Mrs. George K. Denmark, Mr.. and Mrs. L.
P. Seibold, Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Ward,
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Davis, Mrs.
Thomas Robertson, Miss Carolina " john
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred c. Croxton, Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Preston Johnson Mrs.
Asia Faison Williams, Mrs. A. W: Wells.
Miss Leila E. Wells, Mr.. Swift Boykin, Miss
Ada Williams, Mrs. William A. Dyer. Miss
Elizabeth Dyer, Mr.. and Mrs c. Austin
Thomas, DR.. and Mrs. Williams Donnally,
Mr. Martin Douglas, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
A. Birgfeld, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. P. ClalK,
Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Pack, Mr. Frederick
Warman, Miss Warman, Miss Florence F.
Davies, Miss Anna N. Travis. Miss Cath
! arine O'Keef, Mrs. Lottie Smith, Mr.. Whit
ted and Mr.. J. A. D. CARRIER.
Miss Raphael Ellis, accompanied by her
aunt Mrs. G.. Ennis, has returned home
after a sojourn of three months in the Adj
rondack mountains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14

DIR. James Mckee: auditor. James MUIR
dock; chaplain. J. H. Babcock.
The trophy, a silver loving cup. won by
the society in a series of joint debates in
the District of Columbia League of De-
batting Societies was placed in the GUS
tody of the president by Judge George G.
Ross. with a neat speech explaining its
significance.
Three minute speeches were made by DR..
T. c. Easton, DID,: DR.. John c.. Ball, DID.
Mr. John Bryson. Capt. ]. E. Hart. Mrs. M.
G. Walporte. Mr.. c. T. Walporte. Mr..
Frear. Mr. Sprecher and Mr.. G. N. Brown
Miss NJ c. Bennett rected an original
poem, Fifty Years Ago..
A vocal duet by Mrs. Ella L. Page and
Mr.. Q. H. Clark, accompanied by Miss
Belle Gordon. was much enjoyed.
Social festivities prevailed the remainder
of the evening. Refreshments were served
by the hostess. assisted by Mrs. Page. Miss
Gordon, Messrs. Eugene Gordon, Arthur
Gilchrist and O. II. Clark. Mrs. Beaton
presided over the bowl of fruit punch Be
fore dispensing the company united in
singing Aud Lang Syne," led by Judge
Ross.
The Washington branch of the Theosophi-
cal Society held its regular meeting at the
headquarters, 300 street southeast, Sun
day, at 8 pm. The vice president. Mr. j..
Harry Carnes opened the meeting with an
appropriate readinfi. after which the study
of "Theosophy and the New Psychology
was taken up. The lesson dealt with sub
consciousness and super-consciousness, and
the chief points brought out were the de-
velopment of the waking-conscousness
through physical plane experiences, and the
limitations imposed upon the Ego, by phy-
steal heredity and Karma, when prevented
a full expression of his faculties, also the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14
A Transatlantic Mode.

From the Tattler.
The newest gilets. be II said. which have
found favor on the other side of the At
lantic are of Scotch plaid, and they are
seen no less in suits of fancy materials
than in those of plain cloth, although to
English ideas a mixture of the patterned
materials is not perhaps in the best Of
taste.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14
Ostrich Feathers.
From, Dress

Ostrich feathers are the principal orna-
ment employed for the beginning of winter.
They are made in all sizes and in very be-
coming shot colors. The feathers are ar
ranged to show their utmost breadth, and
one is sufficient to cover the whole brim of
a hat. Fancy feathers in bird of paradise,
vulture, marabout, etc, offer a pleasing
change from the ostrich plume. All our
great milliners are using those to delight
full degree, and many novelties in millinery
are SO achieved. Large-hooded wraps, lined
and gathered. and the Egyptian burnous
are again in style. as well as empire cloaks
with their short waists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14
Short W aists.
From the Tattler.

Although the short-waisted effect is ex-
tremely prominent in the advance fashion
sheets of the tailors who know word
of warning Is due to the unwary, for this
is assuredly one of those modes which can
only be worn effectively by the few. In
the majority it dwarfs the height ana gives
gratifying. It is good to note the sensible
winter fashion of wearing three.quarter-
ifkeiv TO see IS revival of the redingote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14
Endless Variety.
From the Tattler.

FrOm
An endless variety, however. will govern
the fashions of the coming season In the
realm of millinery we are promised medi-
aeval and renaissance styles vast ossrich
plumes somewhat Enthusiastically arranged
being one of the most prevalent forms OF
frimming In some of the hats the brim Is
bent up underneath. giving somewhat the
erect Of having been crumpled. and caught
nm with an ornament OF finely cut steer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14
Correct.

Translated for Tales From Meggendorfer Batter
Teacher-'I have explained to you. chill
dren, what the fabrics we wear are made
of. Now, Johnnie, tell me what your suit
is made Of
Johnnie-.Father's old trousers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14

Mr. AMI Mrs William Corcoran Eustis
of Washington D. c., entertained yesterday
afternoon at lawn fete at zOatlands
House. their summer home near Lees
burg. Va. An elaborate collation. was
served in the large dining room. and
music was rendered throughout the af-
ternoon by the Greater Washington
Band. Mrs. Eustis, attired in pale blue
crepe gown with large picture hat, was
assisted by Mrs. Henry Fairfax. Mrs.
George Carter and Miss Bessie Davis in
receiving the following guests: Judge
and Mrs. K H. Tibbs, DR.. and Mrs. j. w.
Lupton. MIR. and Mrs E. B. White, Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Nichols. Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Chamblin. Mr.. and Mrs. Hartley
Trundle, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Nichols.
Misses Louise Davis, Rebecca and Maria
Harrison. Belle McGill, Catherine Beaver.
Lizzie Worsley. Cora SLutz Virginia
Bowie, Lilias Janney, James and Ger
trude Hoffman, Alice Harrison, Alice
and Richard Wise. Julia Newton. Mary
Arthur Kendall, Mozelle Worsley, Ada
Cabiness Florrie Chamblin. Doreas
Hempstone. Millicent Lupton. Mines. John
A. Gibson. Charles T. Claggett of Wash
ington. ID. c.; S. S. Lutz Purcell Will
liam n. Wise, Robert Walker of Water
ford. Va; Edwin E. Garrett, B. V. White.
Charles p. .Janney, w. D. Hempstone,
Thomas w. Edwards, George Hoffman,
Walter Harrison and Messrs. David B.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14
Not a Loan.
From the Philadelphia Bulletin

I'm broke" / announced
In a heartrending tone.
"Wel,, them" said my friend,
II will leave you alone"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14

Tenant, George Carter Conrad P. Car
ter. w. I. C. Rogers. Julian Rogers,
Thomas N. Fendall, Blackwell Smith,
Capt. William B. Lynch, Rev. w. H.
Burkhardt and Judge Charles E. Nicol Of
Manassas, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14

Miss Ffouike spent part of the sum
mer with friehdszat Bar Harbor and is
now visiting near Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14

nounces the engagement of her sister, Miss
Frances Adelaide Smith, of Bethel, Conn.
to Mr.. Frank Orndorn Parker of Washing
ton, D. c. The wedding will take pace at
St Paul's Episcopal Church Saturday, Oc-
tober 81 1906.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14

Mr. and Mrs. George A. King have re-
taEued from trip abroad of three months
England and many of the countries of the
continent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14

Waists in silk chiffon cloth and lingerie, anc
tailor-made effects, in a wide variety OF style:
and at wide range of prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14

Mrs. Carlotta Ma Greal of 1912 10th
street is at Governors Island, N. Y. the
guest Of her niece, Mrs. Glasgow, wife of
Capt w. J. Glasgow, who has lately re-
turned from the Philippines.
Mrs. Edith Brown Of New York an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14

Miss Bertha NJ. Scha has returned t
New York after visit to Orange county
N. Y. where she devoted her time t
sketching In that beautiful mountainou
district
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14

New Dress and Evening Wraps, also Tour
ist and Motor Coats, are shown. Many OF
them are offered at very moderate prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14

Mrs. Frank w. Andrews has closed her
cottage at Coddington Point and gone t.
Boston for a visit before coming here for
the winter Mr.. and Mrs. Walter $. An
drews, who have been her guests during
the summer, have returned here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14

Walking Skirts that are made by tailors. Every
Inc is graceful, while the workmanship is per.
ect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14

Mr. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Ffoulke have
returned to the city after an absence of
four months, most of which time they
spent at Tuxedo and LenoX
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14
Store Opens at s am. and Closes at ,

While the stock is now large and we'll varied
we are constantly bringing in new Dresses
for evening wear. Simple dresses and elab
all excellent examples of style and good
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14

The engagement is announced of Miss
Beatrice Ashmead. daughter of Mr. Will
liam H. Ashmead of this city, to Lieut.
William L. Littlefeld, u. S. N. The we'd
ding is to take place during the coming
winter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14

The Austrian amba ssador and Nine Hen
gelmuller. and the British ambassador and
Lady Durand. Miss Josephine Durand and
Mrs. Westinghouse were among the guests
at Mr.. and Mrs. Robert w. Patterson's ball
in honor of the Berkshire hunt last nigh. at
"Rlantlyre'' near IenoX
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14

Mrs. William H. Daw, 1901 H street
northwest gave a beautifully appointed
luncheon of twenty-six covers Thursday in
honor OF Mrs. Henry Stebbins Lathrop, who
has been visiting her for the past three
weeks A string orchestra played during
the afternoon. Luncheon was followed by a
euchre party. The first prize was won by
Miss Florence King; second by Mrs. f.
Brice; third by Mrs Jules Demonet; fourth
by Mrs. Redwood Vandergrift. Mrs. Daw
will give tea and evening reception, also
a series of card parties during the winter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-20
PROSPEROUS PUDDING SWAMP.

Go to whatever section Of our
country you please and you will find
plenty Of hustle and progress. Our
people are wide awake, quick to un-
derstand and ready to take hold OF
whatever looks TO increased efnc-
iency and better welfare Nowhere in
the whole country has there been
more progress or greater edevlop-
ment, Improvement than in the Pud-
ding Swamp country contiguous to
Shiloh, where a few years ago the
land, much Of which was in ponds,
bays and flats could have been bought
for from 81 to $5 per acre, but none
Of which can now be purchased fol-
several times the last named amount.
About the year of 1894 Robert r
and ''Lige" Tomlinson, two brothers,
introduced into that country the cul-
ture of tobacco, which for the next
decade, was to play an important
part in redeeming the country from
debt and setting it upon its feet. At
that time even the roads were few
and inferior, the lands, much of them,
poor and neglected, the churches in
keeping with their surroundings and
the schools very ordinary, little atten-
ton being paid to education. But the
introduction of tobacco, little Of which
is planted today in the same territory,
was the beginning of a, new era, the
dawn of a new day. Go there now
and now changed are the surround
ings-on every hand are the evil
dences Of wealth, ease and comfort,
ana still the end is not yet. AS in
Sumter, it is the people; they make
the place; clever almost to fault,
wide awake, full Of energy, they have
not nesitated to take hold and push
matters, anything that looked to the
advancement of their fine country, to
build good roads, some undertakings
sufficient to stagger stout hearts,
splendid churches, coed and we'll
equipped academies, where the best
talent in the land was employed in
the instruction Of the youth, SO that
in few short years Pudding Swamp
finds itself almost, if not fully, abreast
from every point of view with any
other rural district of our great COM
monwealth. Hagood.
June IL, '06.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-20
Deadly Serpent Bites

*Are as common in India as are stom-
ach and liver disorders with us. For
the latter, however, there is sure
remed dy: Electric Bitters, the great
restorative medicine, Of which S. A.
Brown, Of Bennettsville, S. c., says:
'"They restored my wife to perfect
heath after years Of suffering with
dyspepsia and a chronically torpid
liver" Electric Bitters cure chills
and fever, malaria, biliousness. lame
beck. kidney troubles and bladder dis
orders. Sold on guarantee by Sibert's
Drug Store. Price soc.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-20
Cured Of Brisl,t's Disease.

Geo. A. Sherman, Lisbon Red
Mills. Lawrence Co., N. Y, writes:
ct had kidney disease fbr many years
and had been treated by physicians for
twelve years; had taken well known
kidney medicine and other remedies
that were recommended. but got no
relief until I began using Foley's Kid
ney Cure. The first half bottle re-
lieved me and four bottles have cured
me of this terrible disease. Before I
began taking Foley's Kidney Cure I
had to make water about every flf-
teen minutes, day and night, and pass
ed a hrick-dust substance, and some
times a Shiny substance. believe l
would have died # I had not taken
Foley's Kidney Cure. Durant's Phar-
macy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-20

.The sworn statement of the manu-
facturers protects you from opiates II
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar
the cough syrup that drives the cold
out Of your system. Sold by all drug
gists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-20

Place an ad in the One-Cent-a-
Word Col,.mn Of The Daily Item and
you will ss pleased with the result.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-20

*If your stomach troubles you do
not conclude that there IS no cure, for
a great many have been permanently
cured by Chamberlain Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Try them, they are
certain 70 prove beneficial. They only
cost quarter. Sold by all druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-20
ALCOLU RAILROAD.
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
Effective NaY1 1905.

Mondays. No. >; Wednesdays. Nos and 3;
Fridays. No ): Tuesdays. No !; Thursdays,
No. ,: Saturdays. Nos. and 5.
All stations except Reuiah and Aicolu are
flag stations for all trains.
p p ALDERMAN. T NJ.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-20
NATURE TELLS YOU.
AS Many a Sumter Reader Knows Too
Well.

AS Many a Sumter Reader Knows Too
Well.
When the kidneys are sick.
Nature tells you all about it.
The urine is natures calendar.
Irf-Anuent Or too frequent action;
Any urinary trouble tells Of kidney
ills.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure ali kidney
Ills.
]. L. Hollis. residing at 2sl CheeveS street.
Florence. S. c.. says: 'Doan's Kidney pills
Whl IN used for kidney and bladder troubles
have greatly benefited me. WAS very bad
ly hart on the railroad number Of years
ago had my back injured and think my
kidneys we're badly hurt at .hc sane time.
Ny back got we'll enough for me to get
aro1nd. but being paraiyzed from my hips
down am unable to walk. I have suffered
greatly with backache during the past eight
or ten years. The secretions from the kid
neJs were in bad condition. very dark COL
ored. full OF sediment and accompanied with
burning pain. | used numberless remedies.
but none of them did me any good until l
read about Doan's Kidney Pills and sent to a
drug store for them. They gave me relief.
The kidney secretions cleared up. the burn
ing sensation LEFT and ! Go not sutfcri:oln the
terrible nackaehes. attribute these salts
factory results entirely to ;hc use of Doan ;
hidney i'illS. TCu are welcome to use my
name as an cndorser OF the claims made for
them.
Plenty more proof like Ibis from Sumter
people: Call at Or. a. }. Ghina's drug store
ana ask what his cuSttmers report.
Eor sale by AL dealers; price 20 cents Fos-
ter-Gii!.urn Co: 3utfalo, y. y. sole agents
for the United States
Remember the name-Doan s-anG take no
other 2G
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-20

June 13, 1916.
Hon. J. T. Hay Chairman and other
members Of the committee appointed
TO investigate the affairs of the State
dispensa:y-Gentlemen: In response
to your Invitation, il so chose, to ap-
pear be fore your committee today for
the purpose Of making any statement
that I desire to make concerning my
former connection with the State dis
pensary, I beg to say that 1 prefer
your Investigation should proceed un-
Influenced by any statement that
might make. The more thorough and
searching the investigation is made,
the more viii the correctness Of my
concuet be demonstrated. 1 am not
only anxious to see the Investigation
proceed IN the most rigid manner, but
I should be much disappointed if it
did not do so, humiliating as it might
be. I challenge the closest scrutiny
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-20

Columbia, June ls.-The members
Of the old board Of control will not ac-
cept the invitation of the investigating
committee ana appear. They prefer
to wait an inquiry by the courts, if one
is ever had. Messrs. John Bell Towin
and L. w. Boykin are represented by
Bellinger & We,ch. This afternoon
this letter was presented IN the part
of Mr.. L. w. Boykin and NJ TowiN.
The language of the two letters is
Identical:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-06-20

Mr.. Lyon took a few turns cut of
the new board of control today, and
to say the least, brought out that the
new board is bit lax. This does ret
mean wrong-doing. or that anything
criminally wrong was suggested or 3e-
veloped. He brought out or indicated
that the new board was buying from
what he thought We're dummy
houses or firms, representing firms
that had been placed on the black list.
Mr.. Rawlinson, who spoke for the
board, stated that the board bought
on samples and bids, and that as
bonds Were required the board has
not been inquiring into the houses,
:ut that now it has arranged to do so.
Mr. Lyon suggested that one of the
firms from which the board YVES buy
ing has gone into bankruptcy, and
that others We're gotten up to avoid
the embargo against buying from GER
tain houses while they were on the
BLACKLIST
Mr.. Lyon insisted that the new
board did not pay proper regard to
The Colorado statesman., 1906-09-15
British Steel Combine.

Glasgow-It is announced that a
combination of Scotch and English
steel tube manufacturers to regulate
the home and export business has
been formed with view of abolishing
the present keen competition. The
industry has suffered incalculably
since previous agreement between the
firms in this line was cancelled eight
cen months ago. 1t is understood that
the new combine is wider in its scope
than the old, taking in all the firms in
the United Kingdom except one Clyde
side concern. 1t is stated that the
American producers are supporting the
combine. 1t is expected that an ad-
vance in prices will soon be announced
as it is believed that the agreement
carries permanency with it.