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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-25
Skeleton Holding Wheel Danos

Frank Clark, the diver recoyer.n.
concentrates lost a month ago by the
collapse Of the dock at the Tacoma
shelter. hs. found a skeleton Of a
man at the bottom Of the bay hold
ing to the handles Of wheel barrow
says a Tacoma dispatch to the Seat.
tie Post Inteiligencer.
Several year, ago an Italian while
wheeling lag away from the shelter
furnaces, disappeared with hi.
wheeibarrow aud the remain. are
thought to be his Fruitles, search
was made for him at the time.
The skeleton will be brought to
the surface and given burial. A
tangle Of weed ha, held the bones
together with the help Of the wheel
barrow.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-25
MlCkEY BUY LAND.
HlI: = 'H'iI Tsgri;i .srlli,
'T.isssl Firz IL m.
5ssgrlN.

LaI1-te- Kg o.. -C..-
-es Nae.ag tls ui..-l.-. as
% tas Pe-'a. Telegraph aa. Co.,
aae- ,e-a. made hl. s--t r--.as.
% yea. estate % Flvstte ..st4
probably A.. fret purchase .s h.
t1. Ala sale today tr tte mos
GER Commissioner - about lzU a.-.
Of land belonging % the Wh.,u.
estate The purchaser "A. r. ,. Hi
manager o. Nr Naekeys ,Lorou.a
bred breeding e.tabiishmeat bel.
sho va. acting for Mr. Nackes
The price paid for the land g..
sl-5 al acre. the aggregate be.u-
about s2l. 0O0.
For about a year Macsey ha. ha.
hi- s,ud Of thoroughbred horses a,
the Kingston farm. near thi. cit,
which be- bal. leased for a term ~ wear.
The land which purchased to-da.
aajoiu- the Kingston farm. and it.
purchase D. taken 10 mean that VI
Nackey Will bus the KIug.tou farm
al the expiration o. hi, lease. an.
permanently establish hi. nur,erf
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-25

What "a rrrCll aunayau.r a-. t...
e.--. ss. ...,.i I-,k the f,s J,
e.u srl- Hay a. lalfa l0... e.. "a,
.rIr vInsrl insects b..t-I ... =.
u.al
Ts,r he snapped af a.. af ... 4,
uarHffI- ut sud 'I. d. . r. a,
gr,EuI a.tl onr of h.- vIa-. I-...s
.Irlt crush me.- ers-I tl. .. a
Ia,a utt-i aI- paw CD -fe. on .. III.
uatt please dout crush no..
why shsud ! have pits .a rar
as.,. fhr 80
-.slss bate e.l fla- p. IA
sou that 81. of interest GO son a..a~
81 f.. rf
SWELL shat 10 ar asked Ja... a.,
f..-i tp bear what the blueiofil, taIh
49,
-po you ukr haneyT' asked the ~
"Nv.. answered Iark
-Thcn. 10 you vlu SPARE ms "a
tell yal where you can - anl 80 4
e,n sent without trouble" de.ars.
tle .aur rs
-Whsr. askel tho dos
Tts Hn..,r.r ry ra.s,-l h.u..'' d,
h'. bind I-.. aud p5.nfe,l o. "a l.re ID
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-25

TH. sHLL FhrffI or urrs -Ir IFH
HIe NH-t
Hr away and iat jack that % Boz
w."H 80 f.y. l, could get 900 .as
lHH.T .r s.H,I ,ft
Into f.c ho.o boo the hive Iacs ..u.k
o., uH-e. and rli',-I Dell. tongue around
among the bou,,rumb II was ue
sweetest honey Boz bad ever tasted hlt
just as Dec vas beginning Co enjoy t
most De- met With an UNPLEASANT sur
rr.--
Tho Who'll" family ~ bces-and 10 vat,
very large family set upon his no.s
and open mouth aud tongue. and every
Oh" - them drpvc bis sting hand aud
last INTO the tender Hcsh OF poor Jack
ia an Instant the dogs nose had swo.i
en 30 large that he could not Withdraw
II from the hole. and he howled with
pain
III" lame ny crawlc,i up and cried
That serves you right for breaking
my wing"
X was several minutes before Jack
could wrench his nose clear 81 the hive.
ana b" ran a mile 90 creek 10 battle
The hllStercd member
shall never take a bluehottle fy.
ad'ic" again hc cried. aud he neser
dld Detroit journal.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-25
Little Lille Dead.

The death angel has again visited
our vicinity, and this time taken
from Mr.. aud Mr.. Walk Fritz,
their little baby. Little Lille va.
a sweet little flower that famed bat
a short time in this world of sorrow.
aud now God thought 1t best to
transplant IN the heavenly realm.
where it will bloom forever. Weep
not dear parents. for little Lille is
but prepared to live where no more
tears will be shed. Your loss h.
heaven gain, she will sleep but not
forever there will be glorious
dawn, you can meet to part no never
on the resurrection mora. \ friend
p 49, Il
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-25

~osls bos become q Sruskari-
Goisz % church . ike zoin.
.heypisg yss es.s,a-lg zei Tha'
v,u ~ for. % zs-s.ss .@s. A 70
IA. al 70 i1t5 store sks-s its-'
.isa hus.rss tksz.a.s seLlr. s9-i
g good. s-yt paper g Fisi az
SAX cot Ttat "a a.. he ea-.
'sr Yos zst absst ELat y5s CO.'S
70 -a-r-s ir
Cred Whstna creed, Is q
tks ssl1 g tse r--.. s-s- az
.--s=-r .,i .4,s a.. aE--st Il
Z had a creed E.4.s -- s 90 a
z--s.- D-rk5s1rs. have -.--s-
ere word NJ ~ t-Et-l- -
sz,t 90 I'd. 551-s al ,-e- -s- Ia
,as..- ...-.,e: a. -=9s. -e-e-; %.
Ts- -s.t -s- -t=r -- -r --=es 3:
9.- g. a. a--1---
NJ, rer.s az -.e- -=-a--- -.
lt e= t.--e
A cigarette tl- Gre q. .-s Eel. q
g.. lttl- .,t--a.l l-. .- .-s =.s-
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-25
KNOCKED OUT THE
STEAMBOAT BARS
PREACHING OF flk0uS tIs5tLlS1
CONVERTS RIVER VIZ
tiriii syam LiItsis. I. Slr J.Isi a..
sI,a ii River SiI.:Ei o.; 'itl
sil Tuli il y. Li'i.

T.. s.,,- -f-,- J-,s. ~. ID
.-.+,t.sr, 20 Oh. s-,,. ,.-s-s..
IAN J,,e. .,.-.s. .ts-.. Tie en-
men, c...,s r..re. sssra .- Va.
-s- ass ....r rst-sr v.,a ....e
ras aas .s.-. s.a s-4a.1 he
Is--s,ss IL. Ns-ss -s.4 scar. 40
The sre-s t..-e BEN. ur=. q. ...
-ta..t ,s-s-ts FL. t.. ,-s e-es.
Nsarr a..-. Is - C--.--s-
AID other -ss- t,.-t.- .a.as- ta-
-ss1 .- bean. .: tae .t-41sla.. Doe
eg Ds,tar t-a E.e.s-i-... Tee
'a4t' beng .-tt --att a-- -.F -
t-s kr-1-r.... and Fl--.a- --4-.
i.sr- ~, .--- we're 1s.t.i--4i
these ,.a'- s-- id 30 ,--.aa-.
1-'' -a' J'..- .'--e..- -"-t.
.l Nashville 81 'ai- meeting .ar-
rain Hs-s-. '.. lr,.-f4. 1T-s- md
n4-a- e- 10 '..-. .f-'- H-.t ae
A-.~- me htli.
-oe Ta- cow r'e- d. .-aei.ata-
.f had iae ..Ii.-- .a a.. ..a'- dump
e4 ..ei,.a'- ana removed iie ma
f'- .---ia1 P's.@-i.-- iAe crate
-''.-- De N'-'- 'i'-i g. TIE Lord.
- .i '- iA4i NL+1 i'4 ia,e ~ nan
i.ae boat you h'4 better leave your
'L.f-i a. nome. TIE 'nIf H1a % .-liie
Pfe-ef'ef' ABOARD beng made &
c9Ts. IAN Jone- done o.
Here are 'eE e the be., q Mr.
Jope- -tor.e- and .ayiug..
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-25
Better
Way

The tissues OF the throa, are
inHamed and irritatcd; YOU
cough, and there IS more ,rril
ton more coughing. You take
a cough mixture and n eases the
irrftluon-tor while. You take
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-25
SCOTS
+ NJ LIS n

and it ewe5 The c0G. That's
what IS necessary. soothes the
throat because it reduces the
irritation; cures the cold because
II drives out the inflammation !:
builds up the weakened tissues
because It nourishes them back
TO their natural strength. That's
how SCOTS Emulsion deals with
a sore throat, cough, a cold,
or bronchitis.
WE'LL SEND YOU
SAMPLE FREE.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 'or ~ rs-; Z 90. si,'''
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-25
W CT IL Iruuia Fees.

90 se.d a copy 20 ever doctor an
-susVaVer m Kentucky
N--- cc--itree On Insurance IA,
-1-st-ly cocs5ered the subject 81
ESD eIzr-irztio-s and the reduction
% fees. q-ospo- - By certain Of the
GO r---e companies. ard submits a. -
-src-1 80 t7lozIr4s preamble ard reso-
l---cs
HHEEEl,. Ire resent Official inves
-rt-d-.. = re three great life irs1r-
a-.e c----a-les q Sew York clearly
3-ve -r-1 ,hAt the netcal departments
- go l-l-r t.r feE Which were not
--rsy-. ----,- wl-h Encouragement or
-1---r; ard
WHEzEAs. Ire legis.ation resulting
firm tss -1.esugat0n intended b. cure
-s- er.st.-E elses rere was az once
sized --.- as --s-.f-a-l1r for long
-----1-a-e1. concerto. ard systematic
-4- :.- -e-a.-t.-e 'te-e department
b.. 1a --- ere stan ia-ls and -nupeu-
-a-..- t- -e-.a. examiner. employ
.',
-..
.
.' '' -'.
$3.50, ''
''N- -'''-
on ,'.- ---''''f 90 .'~'' '
-'' VI -'.'' COM i'''.'l '''l '' ''''''- 81
-'' '' ',''' '-',,'' '' ''''
'.-'- -'' -'' anu ~ x ~ '' '-'
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f''i''''''' 'i'@' Do '4'''''' '-' -'''
1'' f'''' "'- N1''
ks''-' 90 d" ''''eS '.''.'''' p" .h''.
panic '-@''e -' '' GUY patrons ara
'-Lse''ea-
Hhs't' tD' nat a IAfke 'Np'r'eh'"
'- , 'i's demons u '-''i ''.a' ''e '.'i'-fh
ana pains taxing examination of every
4ffll'a''l TOT i.'- lai',e cannot u' i'''-'
Tor Tess man I'VE 's'.'"l collars. We
recommend mat ms amount De- hNea
AZ me mihin1iIsi ice, ana snail 'e NOR
any DiidilS on el' ih'ihoei' I'D tHl'
stale on ana AFTER January q. 4.'''.
7oi'hD' mat 'h We" ol me 'H't
interests in''''e' we urge me pf'ie'-
SION .h ever! county ' ias state 2"
meet al NE earliest FlAei'eaoit day
ana arrange i'r org ''..1,i ''-.'i'n.- I'd
'h.- 'rkAH'1-i ana mex -''''r 'pHrr-
'''- al -'A- QUE
side oi me society. AMI thai -' Tar as
possible ~ include every reputable
rr.-....r fr the county. whether
..l.-.s.... ........--.. u.
wise ma. i'. agreement 'r H'i made
a test ~ membership. our reliance -
iry gpan the iu-tlre ~ our cause. a
.......' 90 .......-I r..s..I-.... ...t
erati'n' ana .A' e'.i"'i 'Ilf t' protect
the best Interests . cyto.ders
RESOLVED. That a.e pledge our coy.
.,..l ..,,,..-, o., .... ..--r..,... ...,-l
nave 30 ihaiahe' tN''I aiIa lhal iheN
have never been tainted with charge
Of c0rruutiar. and corsequertIy have
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~ N''''f
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-25
BuCklen's ArniCa SaIye
The Best Sdlve In The World.
Wanted.

Will pay a fair cash price
for three thousand red cedar
or black locust fence posts.
+. ]. HAYWARD,
Marion, KY.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-25
gGTCt

No hunting ~ fishing alioucI ''
my PREMISE. MARTIN FoBp
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-25
To Cure A Cold in One Oa,

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. Druggist, refund money If
ii fails to cure. f.. ". Grove, sig.
nature t. on each 'lrS, Z5c.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-10-25

SCOTT s BOVINE, 'o; ~: /, -. si.'''
The Washington times., 1906-01-13
NATIONAL TRADEShEN
COMING TO CAPITAL
The Board of the Organization VIII
Hold Meetings in the New
Willard Hotel.

The National Board Of Trade Will
hold its thirty seventh annual meeting
in Washington. D. c, at the New
Willard Hotel, January 10. and follow
ing days. The officers are President J.
J. Sullivan. Cleveland; First Vice Presi-
dent Charles 5. Hamlin, Boston, Sec
ond Vice President George II. D. John
son, Milwaukee; secretary treasurer, w.
r. Tucker. Philadelphia
Board Of managers-FInley. Acker.
Philadelphia; James T. AcHugh, Gin
cinnati; James F. Parker New York
Z. J. Lloyd, Pittsburg; Josiah Marvel,
Wilmington: James w Porch. New Or
leans; A. T. Anderson, commissioner.
The meeting this year will be the
largest in the history OF the national
organization. Under the presidency of
Colonel Sullivan the constituent mem
bership has been greatly increased, and
more than twenty-five commercial
bodies have been added to the mem
bership during the past year.
On next Wednesday evening at the
New Willard viii occur the annual
dinner Of the national organization.
The Vice President and other promi-
nent officials. including Senators and
Representatives. Will respond 10 appro-
pirate sentiments
The Washington times., 1906-01-13
WOhAN'S LUNCH ROOM
VISITED BY BLAZE
Sallie Handy's Culinary Establishment
Is Damaged to the Ez-
tent Of $500.

Three hundred dollars damage was
occa stoned by FIRE in Sallie Handy's
lunchroom. 40 Second street south
west. by fire about 7-55 o'clock this
morning Slight damage was also do Q
TO the Office of James Railways coal
and wood yard, which adjOiIs the
lunchroom on the south.
The fire is said TO have originated
from az overheated stove. The pipe
became red hot, dropped 70 the floor,
setting fire 10 the oilcloth and wood
work. In a few moments the entire
frame structure was in flames. An
alarm was struck from box 451, at
Third and Z streets southwest, by one
Of the patrons Of the place, and a po-
hceman who saw the flames on the
roof.
The Washington times., 1906-01-13
CATHOLICS BAR WOMEN
IN PHILADELPHIA CH0IRS

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 1s.-wo.uen
singers VIII be excluded from Catholic
church choirs here after September 1
next. Archbishop Ryan has just is
sued this order. 1t is the result OF
a recommendation made by the dioce-
san commission on sacred music. which
was appointed by the archbishop more
than a year ago to examine tiIe encycli-
cal of the Pope and determine iHst how
far and in what way its provisions could
be best be put into effect.
The Gregorian Chant VIII be used in
stead OF the present liturgical services.
The Washington times., 1906-01-13
HOLDING WE EAT TOO MUCH,
DOCTOR STARvES TO DEATH

POUGHKEEPSIE, n. Y, Jan 13.-Dr.
Selwyn a. Russell, prominent physic-
ian of Duchess county, is believed to
have starved himself TO death in testing
theories he held regarding the influences
of mind over matter.
He was a believer in mental science,
and exploited Che theory that people eat
too much; also that disease is unneces-
sary. and can be avoided by right living.
He prescribed a meager diet for his pa
tients and practiced the same system
upon himself.
Before he died he was found in state
of collapse, having had no food for a
week
The Washington times., 1906-01-13
WHOLE TOWN HAS MUMPS,
TRADE AND SCHOOLS QUIT

SOUTH NORWALK. Conn, Jan. IS.
-Mumps. that much despised chill
dren's disease, which is only dangerous
in the dictionary, where it is IAN in
fictitious febrile disease, attended by
Inflammation of the parotid glands, !"
has nearly wiped Rowatan from the
map, so far as active life is concerned
Frank L. lane. principal of the pub
lie school IS in bed with distorted
cheeks. ard as half of the pupils are
i'll with the same trouble the public
school has been closed. Nearly all the
teachers and several business men are
i'll
The Washington times., 1906-01-13
CONFIDENT OF EVIDENCE
EDWARDS WAS MURDERED
New Haven Friends Hope More Forgot
ten Details Will Be Recalled to
Indicate Slayer.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. Jan l3.-DI.
Benjamin H. Cheney. after hearing of
the statement made by DIT. Metcalfe.
that Judge Hitler had been heard 10 say
shortly after the finding of Charles A.
Edwards body. This looks like Maxcy'
work" said today Il am positive that
Others like Dr. Metcalfe will recall sooner
or later equally important details of evil
dence to prove conclusively that this is
a murder, and that the theory Of suicide
Is a ridiculous one
In the expectation that Coroner Mix
will, in his final report stick TO his idea
that Edwards came 10 his death by self
destruction Or. Cheney ana other Dromi-
nent citizens indicated plainly that in
dignant New Haven residents will not
permit a closing OF the case if they can
prevent ii.
The Washington times., 1906-01-13
FORT ADAMS RECRUIT A
SECRET SERVICE MAN

NEWPORT. r. l.. Jan. ia secret
service man has been in the ranks at
Fort Adams assisting the officers in de-
teeting those who were responsible for
the recent lawlessness there.
One man was stabbed in the back.
two Others were cut. several were in
jured in other ways. and two attempts
were made TO burn one Of the larger
barracks.
The secret service man came In with
several recruits and managed TO obtain
valuable Information.
The Washington times., 1906-01-13
Revels Discussed.
PAPER MATCHES THE LATEST.

Because of the growing scarcity Of
timber matches are now being made Of
paper. rolled spirally and dipped in wax
or stoarine, which prevents unrolling
and gives rigidity. The roll is cut into
lengths. which are then dipped in the
PHOSPHORUS composition. The matches
are said TO burn well. even when you try
to light your pipe in = gale o. wind
Detroit News
The Washington times., 1906-01-13
How to Cure Rheumatism

1 searched the whole earth for a
specific for rheumatism - something
that I or any physician could feel safe
in Notwithstanding that we could
count on not only occasionally, but with
reasonable certainty. For the ravages
Of rheumatism are everywhere and gen
uine relief is rare.
After twenty years of search and ex-
pertinent, 1 learned of the German
chemical l now employ. And [ kneW
then that my search and my efforts
were we'll rewarded. For this chemicaI
in combination with others, gave me the
basis of remedy which in the cure of
rheumatism is practically certain In
many. many tests and difficult cases this
s.,r..a.a--.--
The Washington times., 1906-01-13
Judge Joins in the Spirit of the Matrimonial Comedy
Married? No, No, No." Well-Known
Stage Beauty Cries.

NEW YORK, Jan. IA comedy was
enacted before Justice Dick-Y n su-
preme court yesterday when Virginia
Earl, the actress. appeared as the chief
witness for the defense in the divorce
suit brought by Eugene J. Cantin- In
the crowd of FIVE hundred handsomely
dressed men and women were some Of
the best known members of the theatri-
cal profession. Justice Dickey presided
like a kindly and humorous master OF
ceremonies. adding a touch OF wit 10
the passage of repartee between the
pretty witness and the aggressive law
yers.
you are divorced. are you not?" ask
ed the plaintiffs lawyer.
"Of course am. replied Miss Earl,
bridlng.
who obtained the divorce. you or
your former husband?"
Il did, OF course" she snapped.
Are you married now?" asked Justice
Dickey. looking kindly at the pretty
woman.
mo, No, No." She Said.
'.No-NO-NO"' declared Miss Earl
"Ah, I see" said Justice Dickey mild
ly.
Miss Earl smiled back acquiescence.
Cantin. an actor. sued Louise de Can
tin. naming Harry N. Moses, an auction
eer. at 156 Broadway Miss Earl was
Mrs. Cantin's chief witness. Not content
with merely combating the suit by
general denial. Mrs. Cantin set up a
counter claim. naming a Mrs Walden
and others.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cantin were married
twenty-five years ago. and for a long
time lived at the Clarendon Hotel,
Brooklyn, but recently their home has
been at the Vendome Hotel. Manhattan.
For years they have entertained lavish
ly. and so every actor and actress who
could keep clear Of engagements donned
the handsomest raiment and Travelled TO
Brooklyn in automobiles. carriages or
trolley
When they reached the court room
they crowded every bench, filed the
aisles. and packed every available point
of vantage. At first Justice Dickey
ordered the aisles and the spaces back
of the benches cleared Of the women in
The Washington times., 1906-01-13
Manufacturers Busy.


Dispatches indicate that the new year
Is opening favOrably in staple lines of
merchandise. while manufacturers have
suIIeient orders TO assure activity for
some time TO come. Boston reports all
/ industries active Wool is quiet at Phil
adeiphia. bat firm. and textile mills are
weH employed. Weather conditions have
( interrupted building operations, reIiev-
ing the pressure az lumber yards.
" aoieSaie trade is more active at Bal
ililore. and shipments are up to the
standard for The season Pittsburg re-
pofts trade satisfactory. Dry goods are
seasonabiy quiet but sales are much
i"i ger tildn last year at this time
L-ouisViile reports quiet IN dry g0JGs
@ @..I CIotiiiiS. Trade in all lines at %ew
'isftiLs - sedsOnable and up to expcc-
ldtioiia- Louisiana oil fields prOdu.oG
/ oNef o. per cent more in 1905 than in
/ the preceding year. Business improves
AT d Louis. mail orders and reports
I'm IN tIaF silag statesmen being most sat
---"NtoiS y Snoe factories are working
overtime and clothing makers are busv,
tiViJy- S'N0 o" az
Outdoor work is not interrupted at
Ciiicsiso' but retail trade in clothing has
increased. Manufacturing plants &c
tdIiS occupied, and demands from the
INFERIOR are most satisfactory CieVe-
tah9 reports retail trade satisfactory,
J1DDl4s llHeS active, and payments
prompt Retail trade is duh al Cincin-
nal, but forWardings OF dry goods for
spring business are liberal: shoe fac,
tories are busy, and clothing unanufac,
tuFers report demand good and pros,
poets bright. Holiday trade eclipsed all
records at Minneapolis, and cold wealth.
er has since maintained activity. Fac
tories are running 10 fun cap4city hav-
ing liberal orders on hand. Omaha re-
ports the volume of trade heavy es-
peclallE IN rubber goods. and the cattle
market IS active and strong. Jobbiue
lines at ST Paul have not yet recovered
from the effects OF the holidays. but
advance sales Of wearing apparel are
much heavier than year ago. and
nitnufacturers have orders in sight as
Suring activity for some time Aside
from the short wheat crop, the years
results in California We're most satfsfac.
Tory many standards attaining new
records, and the outlook Is encoura eina
Real estate operations al San Francisco
are large nd at high prices.
The Washington times., 1906-01-13
TRADE CONDITIONS
IMPROVED BY WEATHER
Labor Troubles Offset by Better Demand for All Glasses
OF Materials and Goods-Dispatches Show That
Manufacturers Are Enjoying Prosperity.

NEW YORK. Jan. 13-Dun's Review
today says:
Seasonable weather more than Offset
the effect on business conditions Of in
creased strife between labor and capital
Low temperature and snow brought out
the backward demand for heavy wearing
apparel and rubber goods, restoring the
one tagging trade factor. and the other
departments OF jObbing and nanufactur-
ing continued vigorously engaged in pre-
pairing for the future. except where a
few strikes produced hesitation.
Thus far these struggles have not af-
fected any large percentage of the wage
earners. while in other industries the
higher scales effective January / have
added to the purchasing power of many
thousand workers.
Railway blockades cause complaint III
several important centers, yet earnings
for December were 50 per cent larger
than in 1904 Foreign commerce returns
al this port for the last week showed
an increase OF S5,233. .053 over the exports
year ago. while imports decreased
1919 447-a trifiing loss after the sensa-
tiOnal gain of the previous week
Annual reports are SURPRISING eXpec-
tatiOns in most cases, and settlements
are made with desirable promDtness.
Money Conditions Improve.
Money markets have returned to a
more normal position. but rates are stiH
firm, and a sharp rise IN foreign eX-
change suggests exports OF gold in the
near future. but this haa not prevented
the average OF the sixty most active
railway stocks from establishing z new
high record Bank exchanges at New
York were 3s.2 per cent larger than in
the same week last year while at other
leading cities the gain averaged 1S.7 per
cent,
Demand for Steel Continues.
Several advances in quotations Of steel
shapes testify TO the pressure that is felt
in some divisions Of the iron and steel
industry. and il IS especially gratifying
10 note that there is TO evidence OF
speculative influence IN the gains of one
or two dollars per ton for sheets plates
and wire products. Much bridge ma
teriaI is sought. and numerous large
structures already under Wy or IN con-
temptation assure the mills of a ready
demand for all they can produce for
some months. Rail mills were offered a
further large tonnage, much OF the ~
qulTy being for trolley roads
Shortage of Cotton Crop.
Narrow fluctuations occurred in the
leading farm staples. the general ten
dency being toward greater strength.
After the census bureaus ginning report
The Washington times., 1906-01-13
AUSTRIAN STUDENTS
CAUGHT IN AVALANCHE

VIENNA. AUSTRIA, Jan I3.-Seven
sctudents were caught in an avalanche
which occurred in the Austrian Alps
and, II IS feared, they are lost Rescuing
parties have gone TO search for the
students.
The Washington times., 1906-01-13
AT THE CAPITOL.

First keeper-Senator DoOpoo tells
me TO instruct the boys II 1t to send in
any visitors cards.
Second DoorkeepeT-W Wonder Whv?
First Doorkeeper-Maybe he's expect
ing a call from his rantankerous friend
-Iouisvnle COurier-Journal.