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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-27
SPORTS OF A DAY.
Mariotts steam Car Covers Distance
in Is Id Seconda.

MaftOtts steam Car Covers Distance
I'm IS Id Seconds.
ORMOND, Fla, Jan. 26.-All worlds rec
ords for the kilometer and for the mile
here today. The new figures placed the mile
for cars of all powers at 2Sls seconds and
for the kilometer at 1875 seconds. Both new
records were made by Fred Marriott, driving
the cigar-shaped steamer
Lord Chevrolet lowered the mile figures
for gasoline cars on;y 40 sos seconds, driy-
charge of the recalcitrant Hemery. The
same driver lowered the kilometer record
for gasoline cars only TO 1875 seconds.
The middle weight car record for the Kill
ometer was lowered by Vaughn to 20 sec
onds and the midde-weight record for the
mile brought down TO 4o>5 seconds.
Ten-mile middle-weight championship
cars. all powers: Won by Guy Vaughn gas
Second, Cedrino, gasoline car S-horse-
power. Time 1870
Ten mile Corinthian handicap: Won by
J. n. Harding, gasoline car, 45-horse-power.
Gross time: HISS; corrected time, S:4StS
Second, 3. b. Stevens. gasoline car. So
horsepower. Gross time: 12:42ts; corrected
time, 9:42ts. Third. james l.. Breese, gas
olne car, 35-horse-power. Gross time:
1865: corrected time, lO:5O2s. Reeves was
ing. $50 Breeze. 500; Stevens scratch ir
One Hlometer, record trial, for steamers:
Marriott, 2o-3O horse power. Time: 0Is2t.
One kilometer. record trial. for gasoline
heavywcights-Won by Chevrolet. 200 horse
power. Time: 1874 seconds. Second, Clifford
carp. 50 horsepower. Time: 2lSs seconds;
third. Cedrino. 10 horsepower Time: 22+6
seconds; fourth. H. Ford, los horsepower
Time. 24+k seconds.
One kiloneter. record trials for gasoline,
middle Weight--Won by Vaughn. 100 horse
power. Time: % seconds. Second. Wurgis,
% horsepower. Time: 3iSS seconds. Third.
Holmes. 1870 horsepower. Time: AIS sec
onds Fourth. Al Reeves. 10 horsepower,
Time: 80 seconds
one mile. record trial for steamers--Mar-
f,fe hnVa mo limo de
one mile record trial, for gasoline heavy
weights-Won by Chevrolet. 200 horsepower.
Time: 3Oas seconds Second Cedrino. 40
Clinord Esarp, 50 horsepower. Time: 5176
seconds. Fourth III. Ford. 100 horsepower.
Time: 30 seconds
one mile record trials, for gasoline mid
dlewelghts-Won by Vaughn, 100 horse
power Time: 40sS seconds. Second. Wur-
gis. % horsepower. Time; 599s seconds.
Third. Holmes, 1850 horsepower, Time:
|: O6.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-27

Sap Sage, Canadian Cream or Shelf
ford Cheese, each. INC
Oranges! Oranges! Oranges.
The car as advertised arrived and is
the finest car yet of the season
The Highland Navels are the sweet
est, juciest and richest favored
orange that grows; there is none
Just as good. The orange market
has advanced considerably on &C.
Ncount OF the heavy rains in Cali
fornia, but as long as they last we
will sell them, per dozen zoe
Remember, these are worth acc
dozen everywhere
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-27
Omaha High school Literally smoth-
ers the Visitors.

Omaha High school defeated Wahoo High
school at basket ball last night by score
of 81 to "a. Wahoo put up plucky fight
In the first half, making IL points while
they held their antagonists down TO 49,
but the superior endurance of the Omaha
players told in the second half and they
literally swampcd the visitors. The Local
team has a slight advantage in height and
weight. Twenty minute halves were
played.
of his antagonist Paine, on the toss-up,
but he retrieved himself by the wonderful
manner of goal getting, tossing twelve,
which was only one less than Clark threw.
Hall was credited with eight goals. Neavles,
Thomas and Burnett did commendabie
work.
Paine and Milenz were the stars for
Wahoo. the latter. at a guard position
throwing two goals and the former doing
exceptional work at center. Paine threw
two goals Burnett three and Eaton two
Burnett tossed four goals from the foul
line and Wahoo got two by default. A
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-27
thinner WI M.nak. LittI. Rock.

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. Jan. 26.-The di-
rectors OF the Little Rock Base Bah associ-
alton today closed a deal with Charles
ZimmeT,l the former Cleveland catcher, TO
manage the Little Rock team OF the South
srn league during the season Of ls9e In
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-27
Hardware, Stoves and
House furnishings

A carload of Galvanized Ware.
Now is your time to lay in your supply
for the spring. These goods are con-
going up and these prices
cannot I've duplicated this year. See
what others sell them for and then
come and buy what you need.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-27
sou,b Omaha Finishes strong.

The South Omaha High school basket ball
team took the Boyles college team INTO
camp Friday night by the score OF VI 10 90
Royies started out as winners ana az tns
end of the first half were leading IL to IL,
South Omaha took brace AT the Deslh!hns
Of the second half and won the contest by
the final score of Il to 20.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-27
REPORT OF THE CLEARING HOUSE
transactions of the Associated Banks
for the Week

NEW YORK, Jan. &.-The following
table, compiled by Bradstreet shows the
bank clearings at the principal cities for
the week ended January %, with the per-
pared with the corresponding week last
year:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-27

New Silk waists-In plsids, fancy
and plain colors, all latest spring
styles, at $3.50. down to 00l
$3.50, $500 S3.9S and Z.J 10
From Till o A. M.-Women's 75c
Dressing Sacques, 10
at. ~
From $3.50 TIL $3.50 A. N.-women's
$500 Long Kimonos, 10
at. ................b ~
From o TIL 10 A. M.-$5.00 = en-
Silk Underskirts, at. ... Il. JU
From $3.50 TIL 1880 A. NJ
Women's s1.25 en-
Wrappers, at. - yC
From 10 A. NJ. TIL 19 M.-women's
$500 Knit Under or
skirts. at. JIG
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-27
SpecfacIes and Eye Glasses

Failing eyesgh quickly remeded by proper adjustment
of glasses Do not the when you buy spectaces
glasses in sc and 0c department basement GA
annex-at, pair AUC
ALL GLASSES WILL BE ADJUSTED
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-27
The Big Marker, Where You Save Money
wAaOo swAMPED At BASKET BALI

addition to managing the team thinner will
do most of the catching for the team.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-27

New Covert Coats-The very latest
wrinkle for spring wear, from
$4,000 down to $1,000, AOc
$3.50 and. 4JJ
Cravenette Coat Special - Ladies'
Cravenettes, regular $3.50 and
$4,000 values, q On
Women's Double Fox Scarfs-Regular
$4,000 values, in this n IN
Women's Novelty Fur Scarfs-About
to too 500 10 ss Sslus ss0% at $500 $50
Women's $500 Eiderdown 900
Bath Robes, at. <.S@
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-27
Hosiery and Corsefs

Ladies' Plain Black or Grey Hose and
Children's Heavy Ribbed Hose, all
sizes, worth 15c, at. c.
Ladies Hoso-In plain black and
fancies, worth Csc, Sat ID.
urday, at. pair -. AZ2C
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-27

much closer game was expected, Wahoo
held Omaha on their home floor to a score
of "a to "a. The lineup:
Omaha. Positions. Wanoo
Clark. .......,...R Right forward ......... Eaton
Hall, c............ Left forward. ..... Burnett
Webster ............ acknowledgements. Idlne
Neavles-Thomas.L Left guard. ......... Clark
Burnett. Right guard .....,. M9lenz,
AS a curtain raiser the sophomores and
freshmen of the high school played their
annual game. The score was IA to 6 IN
favor of the sophomores. In the first half
the freshmen team proved superior to the
upper class men by u score of to 2, but
they seemed to have lost their endurance
in the second and allowed the sophomores
an overwhelming victory. The lineup:
Sonhomores Position. Freshmen.
Arnstein, CO. Right forward ...... Dodds
Doud. forward 'fanton; G.
Clark ............... Center ............ Ihlllps
Magic. Right guard. Prescott-koran
Pagels- X levitt. Left guard. .....Piper
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-27
CANADA.
Awakened.

balances paid I'm cash.
tNot included in totals because contain
ing other items than clearings
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-27

UNION MEN. don't forget the Press AS
sistants' union ball at New Turner hall.
Saturday, Jan. 27.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-27

Interest awakened everywhere in the
marvellous cure. OF cuts, burns, wounds.
with Bucklen's Arnica Salve 2jc. For sale
by Sherman & Mcconnell Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-27

at one price Satur- nor
Children's Dresses - Manufacturers
surplus stock. in all wool materials,
latest styles and nicely trimmed,
$500 to $500 values, at 40
Children's Coats-An immense line of
splendid garments, worth z M
up to $500, choice. go. J.UU
$500 to $500 Childrcns Coats In
this sale at, 90
Ladies' Suits for early spring wear.
A beautiful line Just received In
Elton blouse and military styles,
special values at $35, 10 en-
$40, s26, s2a.5o and .E0.JU
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-27

10-quart Galvanized Water f0c
12-quart Galvanized Water ISo
Pals NV
14-quart Galvanized Water TO-
Pals. ....... -. 80 ~ ~
No. 0 Galvanized Wash 10
TUBS. ....,. ...... NV
No ] Galvanized Wash "a
Tubs. ~
No. Galvanized Wash 40
Tubs. .TVC
No. 3 Galvanized Wash EN.
l0-Quart TX Tin Dairy 10
Tdils'.' .,.,.- .,...s. ........ ~
1e-quart TX Tin Dairy IT.
Pals. ZJC
14-quart TX Tin Dairy ~
Faiis' 49,. '....,..........ZfC
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-27

r. q w. Collars-Bright, clean stock,
in all sizes and newest styles, regu-
lar 25c values, while they IL
last, at. ......-.... y ~
Mems shirts-In such brands as Oak,
Grimm and Ideal, soft and pleated
bosoms and many white lsundried,
garments worth up to DE-
$3.50, at soc and. .EVN
Mems Shirts and Drawers-Fleece
lined, ribbed or wool, values up to
s1.60-Saturday, at. per De-
garment. @SS
Mems and Boys Sweaters--Heavy
winter weights, all sizes, 1En
special at soc and. ...... LJC
Mems Wool Hose-Hesvy quality,
worth up TO SOC, at 25c, H.
j DC ana n sZS
Mems Heavy CaIfskin Mittens-worth
up to 800, E0o
az. ..... ....s'. .'..'.S Wv
Children's Vests and Pants ia.
Heavy ribbed, at. .kJC
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-27

Children's Fine Hose-ln such wen
known makes at Shawnit. fine or
heavy ribbed. worth 25c and 35c.
special Saturday, at, 10c
pair - - ~
Royal Worster Corsets-In the CT
spring models, up PR
Ladies' Hose-Plain black or fancy
Isle, wool and cotton hose in this
lot worth up to soc, Saturday,
while they last, per TO-
pair .......... ~
Tape Girdles-In pink, blues and
white, hose supporters No.
attached, special, at. ...,NTJC
Dowager Corsets-For stout figures,
double boned, all sizes, Ct
drab or white, at. ......D Z
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-27

Ladies' Union Suits-All wool, In
black, grey or cream. all sizes and
worth up to $500, en-
Saturday, choice. ......... w
Ladies' Union Suits-In heavy cottop
fleece lined, great bar xOc
gains, at soc and NV
Ladies' Vests and Pants-Heavy fleece
lined, in all sizes, worth up 10 5Oc,
at, 3sc, 25c 1Nn
ana - ~
Ladies' Undersxirts--Made Of outing
flannel, knee length. worth up to
soc, Saturday. at 2bc 1kc
Children's Wool Vests and Pants
All sizes, at gar 1En
ment. ............. ZJC
Ladies' Outing Flannel Gowns-Made
extra long and full, worth co.
up to $3.50, at. JC
Children's Outing Flannel Gowns
AT at sizes. worth .9o' Csc
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-27
Clearing Sale of China

Odds and ends of China, in White
Granite, Porcelain and Japanese
Ware, worth from 10c to 25c, goes
Saturday, at, IL
choice. .%ZS
100-piece French China Dinner Sets,
special, Saturday ID en-
AT. n Aas ~
Ewers and Basins. 90
each. ............... ~
Stop Jars Saturday, No.
eacn. .............. BSS
Chambers in this sale m
each. ......-...... .kVC
Fish Globes, up re-
from. wv
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-27
Saturday is Bargain Day in Furnishings

We carry the largest stock of Mems and Ladies Furnishings
in the city and Special Sales always winners account
Of high quality and unavoidable low prices of offerings
As Specials for Saturday We Are Showing
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-27
S BARGAINS IN WOMENS GARMENTS

purchases made during the last few months has left
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-27
Drug Specials

Water Bottles,
at ...............
Violet Creme Marqulse,
at ........ ......
Violet Sea Salt.
at ........ .......,
Rubber Face Brushes,
at ........ .......
Java Riz Powder,
at ........ =. ~.
Fine Toilet Soap,
at, box ...........
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-27
Groceries! Groceries! Groceries!

Freshest goods highest quality prices
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-27

Clearing Sale of winter carmen
Handsome Coats. in all newest styles.
Choice Of any in the house that sold
up to $4,000, (fur lined coats ex-
cepted), about 1000 q On
coats to select from, at -. Jew
Stylish Coats. in black, blues, browns
and fancy mixtures, that sold up to
$500, special Saturday, = en-
at. bsSO
48 and 4S-Inch Coats. in plain and
fancy mixed fabrics, worth regu-
larly up to s12.60, A EA
choice Saturday. ......... ~
Women's Skirts-From Max Solmon
& Co., New York. Entire surplus
stock in cheviots, serges, Panamas,
Broadcloths, Prunellas, Coverts, ETC.
Garments worth up to $1,000, all
Newport daily independent., 1906-02-03
National Grand Opera Company.

The direct lineal descendant of the original Duchess Dudley, and the holder of the title today, is now with the National Grand Opera Company, and known as the Duchess Gertrude Dudley.
 This distinguished lady is im- mensely popular with the young- CT set of the English aristocracy, and though Duchess in her own right, is thoroughly democratic, and of a philanthropic turn of mind. The Duchess declares herself infatuated with America, and, although her original inten- tion was but to remain here a short time, she has declared her intentions of remaining in the country a couple of seasons. The Duchess possesses a remarkably powerful and sweet soprano voice. She is an enthusiastic lover of music and delights in everything pertaining to it. It is this love of music, and the gift of song which she posses ses, as well as her charitable and kindly nature that has prompted the young Duchess to join with the forces of the National Grand Opera Company. In the associ- ation of musicians and singers like herself and the musical at- mosphere surrounding her, the accomplished artiste Duchess finds her chief enjoyment. After driving as good bargain as pos sible with her manager for her artistic services, the Duchess in- structed him to send one half of the amount to English charities and the other half to be devoted to American charitable use. The young aristocrat is well provided with funds of her own. The Duchess is supported by strong company of famous singers, and will give one performance in Newport Tuesday night, Febru- ary 6.
Newport daily independent., 1906-02-03
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

The regular monthly meeting of the Busy Helpers will be held with Mrs. George Sink Monday afternoon. All members are re- quested to be present.
 We hear of ways and ways but we believe in the way we follow which is the best way. Try our way when your delicate silks and other fine garments and ia brics need cleaning, dyeing, pressing, etc. Newport Dye and Cleaning Works. 32 btf L. s. Dunaway received a tele- gram while here Friday, an- nouncing the total destruction by fire of his newspaper plant at Conway. The store of E. w. 1 Moore was also burned. MT. Dunaway's paper, The Times, was the state organ of the Far mers' Eduational and Co-opera- tive Union.
 1 MT. McClancy, a timber buyer, on Thursday shipped from this point three carloads of walnut timber, which was consigned to Glasgow, Scotland. The freight on the timber amounted to $500. Walnut timber is becoming very scarce now, and is eagerly sought, even the stumps of the trees being used. The three cars shipped by MT. McClancy Thursday, represent a large amount of money. -Batesville Guard.
 Nathan Adler, local manager of the Lesser-Goldman Cotton Company, and one of the oldest and best known business men of this section, is suffering with broken leg, resulting from a fall sustained Thursday night. MT. Adler was enroute to the home of M. Jacobs on the West, when he stumbled and fell, crushing the bone of the left leg just above the knee. On account of the advanced age of MT. Adler, the injury is very serious. His many friends will regret to learn of his misfortune. -Batesville Guard.
Newport daily independent., 1906-02-03
Notice.

State Land Office, Little Rock, Ark, January 4, 1906.
 Complaint having been filed in this office by w. B. Blankinship against Albert Stewart for abandoning donation No. 37199. dated Decem- Der IS, 1902, upon sw SC and SC, section 4, township 10 n, range 1w in Jackson county, Arkansas, with view to the cancellation of said donation; the parties are hereby summoned to appear at this office on the 17th day of Feb ruary, 1906 at 9 o'clock D. m., to respond and furnish testimony concerning said alleged aban- donment
 Testimony in this case will be taken by and before Andrew Johnson, Justice of the Peace, at his office in Jackson county, Arkansas, on the 10th day of February, 19O6 between the hours of 10 a. m. and 2 D. m., and continued from day to day until completed F. E. CONWAY.
 Commissioner of State Lands
Newport daily independent., 1906-02-03
Warning Order.

Tn the Jackson Chancery Court. L. c. Gammil Plaintiff
 VS J. c. Cain, Defendant. The Defendant J. c. Cain is warned to appear in this court within thirty days, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, L. c. Gammil.
 J. D. NEAL, Clerk. January 22, 1906
Newport daily independent., 1906-02-03

WANTED-Men in each state to travel, post signs, advertise and leave samples of our goods. Salary $75.00 per month. $3.00 per day for expenses. Kuhlman Co.,, Dept s. Atlas Block; Chicago
 trh 38w-t may 1
Newport daily independent., 1906-02-03

If you wish beautiful, clear, white clothes use Red Cross Ball Blue. Large 2 oz. package. 5 cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-28
AMERTCANs ON coMMTTTEE.
Delegates from United States Promi-
 nent nt Conference.


 nent nt Conference.
 New York, July 27.-A cable dispatch to a morning paper from Rio de Janei- TO gives the American chairmanships or inc various committees appointed at the Pan-American Congress yesterday as follows: ,
 Committee on DFago Doctrine, which ia the most important Committee of the Congress, William L. Buchanan, formerly American Minister to Pana- ma and the Argentine Republic.
 Committee on Commercial Relations, Prof. Paul S. Reinsch, University or Wisconsin.
 Committee on Codihcation of Laws. T. s. Rowe, Professor of Political Econ omy. University of Pennsylvania.
 Committee on Patents, ex-Judge Montague. Virginia.
 Committee on Sanitation. Julio Lar rinaga, Porto Rican Commissioner to the United States.
 Committee on Rules and Credentials, Judge B. Buchanan.
 Committee on Publication and Gen. eral Welfare, Van Leer Polk, Tennes- see.
 senor Manuel Delgado, delegate from Salvador, has been recalled by his gov ernment, owing to the Reorganization prevailing in that country in conse- ouence of the troubles with Nicaragua and Honduras.
 Don Gonzalo de Quesada, Cuban Min ister to the United States Is Chairman of the Committee of the Bureau of American Republics.
 The Drago doctrine opposes the col lection of debts from governments or individuals by force.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-28
-:- OUR DAILY SHORT STORY


 New York and find rest and peace. but inexorable Fate drove him on to Buff faio. There he found Miss Reming- ton.
 .'I am not going to blame you at ai1i' she said, as she met him. Tt was all my fault in thinking that you knew anything about the operation of rail- roads. You could have loaded that trunk Into an auto and had it into the Station Island ferry in half an hour
 MT. Lee proceeded to explain. but It was not much of an explanation. However. the more he explained and the more he failed to explain. the more he became interested in Miss Reming- ton.
 The chapter, was closed then and there with the plain looking woman, but not so with one of the others. Ever since that date. and particularly dur ing the last three months. the bache- Tor clubman has found 1t necessary to go up the road to talk trunk business, and he finds that the most effective way to remind Miss Remington of her duty toward the diamond ring she wears is to suggest that he take a trip to Syracuse to see the other young woman about her trunk. (Copyrighted. 1906, by M. M. Cunning hann.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-28
DOCTOR KILLS SELF
FLORIDA PHYSICIAN TAKES CAR
 BOLIC AID.
Had . Large Practice and No Cause Ia Known For the Act.---Louisiana Naval Reserves On q
 Cruise.

Pensacola, Fla. July 27-(special. )-- Persons arriving in the city this morn ing from Holt, Fla, a small station cast of Pensacola. told of the suicide there yesterday of Dr. R. E. Brown, a well known practicing physician of Milligan, Fla. a few miles further east. carboiic acid in large quantities was taken and produced death within q short time.
 The act was committed upon the front porch of the home of P. T. Ewing. A naval stores operator. pr. Brown went to the house during the absence of the owner. and was met by an old negro cook. Tn her presence he took I bottle of carbolic acid and drank a quantity, remarkilng: T guess this will wind me up." It Is learned that a week ago he attempted suicide at Mil iigan by taking morphine tablets, but not enough was taken to produce death The deceased came to Florida and located at Miiligan about a year ago He had formerly resided in Georgia and his wife and four children are now visiting in Dublin, Ga. Dr. Brown was enjoying a rood practice and no req. son Is known for him committing tn. rash deed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-28

where they will go Into camp with the regular soldiers for week The boys have been diligently drilling fer some time. new uniforms and equipment has been Issued them and the company Is now in good shape and expect to make a good record. A large number of cit izens were at the train to see them off.
 A. T. Douglas. an old citizen and prominent merchant of Brewton, was taken suddenly i'll e yesterday morning and Is said to se in a preoa-' rious condition.
 Miss Harriet W. Thompson of Biloxi, Miss. Is spending some time in Brew ton. the guest of Mrs. D. c. Williams.
 Mrs. M F. Brooks has been quite sick for several days at her home on Parker Avenue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-28
American Iron and Steel.

St. LOUIS GloDe~DemOcraL.
 We are now making more pig iron than Great Britain and Germany com bined, which are our nearest compet- itors. Our output was 2S,000,00o tons for 1905. as compared with 16.50o,000 tons in 1904. The gain this year will be comparatively small over last years big output, but there will be gain. Probably the 25,000.000 mark will be passed. We are now far ahead of Great Britain in coal production. and have been ahead since 1900. and our lead is lengthening. The extent of our coal and ore deposits makes our ccn- tinued supremacy in iron and steel pro- duction safe, EngIand's growth in these fields Is now slow and is likely to re- main so. Germany is making rapid increase, but she lacks the raw material to permit her ever to become close rival of the United States in any field of iron or steel production.
 Although the output of the country's furnaces and mills is at the highest figures ever touched, the orders which are ahead of all of them keep on in- creasing. Demand outruns supply, large as the latter element Is. This is the principal reason why our im- ports of iron and steel are at large fig- ures. We make more of these articles than any other two countries in the world, but we cannot make enough to meet the demand of our own people. For railway building and improvement and for the structural work in the big cities the demand for iron and steel is larger now than 1t ever was before.