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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-12-09

descrita radica en- el barrio de aMon-
tones y de las Piedras, hoy Humacao.
"a RUSTICA: Predio dedicado
4 pastos, sitio sin nombre en- el barrio
de aMontones,s y termino municipal de
las Piedras, hoy Humacao, compues-
to de sesenta y dos y media cuerdas
de terreno. equivalentes VENT. y
cuatro hectareas, cincuenta y seis
areas, cincuenta centiareas, colindan.
tes por el Norte con Edltasio Mar
quez, Celestino Hernandez y Escolas-
tico Eseribano; por el Sur con Fran
cisco Gomez y Gomez y Valentfn Le-
bron Hernandez; por el Este con el
ca1nino rural que conduce d Hato
Grande y por Ell Oeste con Eduardo
Velez y Antonio Amaral Tercero.
Por tanto: hablendose ordenado
por el honorable carlos Blanes Man.
quail Juez de esta Corte Municipal el
anuncio de la conversion de possession
en- dominic interesada, publicandose
dicho anuncio Ell el peritdlco LA
DEMocRAcIA que Sc edita en- San Juan
de P. R., para los que tengan derecho
sobre dichas hncas y personals igno.
radas quienes pueda perjudicar la
conversion de possession en- dominic,
puedan oponerse por medic de laopor.
tuna demanda dentro del termino de
ounce dias naturales, cortados dcsde
la fecha de la publication, extiendo ell
presente edicto bajo mi fr1na, en- HUI
macao a tres de Diciembre de ,oo7.
CANDELARIo LOPEZ,
Secretario de la Corte Municipal,
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-12-09
fStahe(imlentO termaI de ba1OS
ya9uaS uinellIeS de Af(hena.

Uldmo analisis del professor qui.
mico doctor don Manuel Sacuz Diez
en- 1891;
Temperature, $50 SIC. -Densi-
dad, 1.oo2, 354,-Cantitad cada 24
horas, $4,000 litrcs. = Residue en-
I'm litro q 1902 Ic 1880, asa gramos.
Gases disueltos et TN litro de
aqua desprendldos por la ebullici6n:
Acido sulfhfdrico 6.o7 cent.
metros c6bicos. -Acido carb5nico
46.12 idem idem. -Azoe t9 o4 idem
idem.
Estos i,ahos J sgitas, de fama
Universal, eStar indicados y reco-
tnendadoS tor Ia ~iencIa medica,
especialnentr, para las enfermeda-
des reum5tces y gotcsaS, las sifli-
Hcss. en- sus muchaS varisdes ma.
nifestsciones, h~rttt',s>, csctofu-
iosas IL Ia uiel.
En- et mismo halD~Rrio hay ho-
teles diverSos, al a.cance de todas
las fortunaS, si.Hdo Su adniristra-
dor don Serafia Mrrcia, ei cue
puede facilitar los infornes que Sc
interesen.
Este balnear'o es.a ituado 90
Ia provlpcIa de Murcia = Espaha =
es favorecido por diez mil concu-
rrentes anuales y funciona copstan-
temente, estaudo atendido Ct Ia &C
tuslidsd por medioos specialists
como son SD director sefor Taboa.
de-, el sehor Sprea6co del institute
Rubio de Madrid, el sefior More,
exinterno por oposici6n de los hos
pitaies de Madrid y otros.
Las aguas de Archena devuel-
ven Is salud perdida. Las tempo
radas ohciaies son Abril, Mayo y
Iunio Y Setieruhre, Octubre y No.
Viemhlc,
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-12-09
PreciOs sin cOmpetencia!!!
NADERAS! M3dcras! MADERAS!
La <Ponce Agricultural & Industrial Co.s-Compa.
ha Agrcola Industrial de Ponce-Avenda Hostos carre
terra Ponce.-Playa, frente al Trolley.

oFREcE AL ablas bones tablonCilo de p
chipen de Florida clase superior en- brute abrados.
Tabonlo liso acodonado de media pulgada chanfan
juntera moduras balaustres de todas classes.
clase de industries traba
JOS de carpinterfa general precios m6dicos.
ATENCION VENDEMOSTabas de Spruce pugadaS
cho, caidad extra precios baratismo
TABLONCILLO DECLASE BUENA, acordonado $3 Ell
milar
CLAVOTE labrado de nuesa maqunas superior mportaao,
NOTA BENEcrupuodad la enga de las maderas ell aGaba
del trabajo.
No atend nnguna correspondence drigda la
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-27
new OFFICERS NAMED.
Boys Brigade of First Baptist Church
Had an Important Meeting and
Drill Last Night.

The Boys Brigade of the First Bap-
tist Church held regular weekly
session in the chapel of the church in
Fayette street last night. A Bible
drill was held under the direction of
Lieutenant Skeen, followed by Mill
tary drill under the command OF
Captain Fred BRIGGS. A company
council was held after the drill at
which several applications for admis-
sion were received. The new hats
for the brigade have been ordered
and will be here in the near future.
The new officers appointed by the pas
tor William Powell Hill, at this
meeting, were: Captain, Charles
Hinkle; first lieutenant, Hallam
Skeen; second lieutenant, Howard
Coons; first sergeant, Carl Monroe;
second sergeant, Ralph Corwell; first
corporal, Westley w. Davis; second
corporal, Henry Lund.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-27

-DOOck1 a)OfHxlc1OCOOOOcCOyogs

The Flatiron Hose Company held
a meeting at J ]. Deveny's shop, in
New Brunswick avenue, last night.
Three rlew members, Jorgen Martinu-
sen, Raniel Rush and Oscar Johan-
sen were taken in. The annual meet
ing will be held March 2S.
-Halcyon Castle, knights of the
Golden Eagle, held their regular
meeting in their rooms last night.
Five new applications were received
that will be acted upon at the next
meeting.
Any one of the members of Pc
Ambo Tribe No. So, Red Men, who
desire to attend the convention of the
grand chiefs and sachems to be held
at Trenton tomorrow and Friday, can
procure cut rate tickets of J. j. Flynn
at his place in New Brunswick ave-
nue., Ia that place and return for the
two days.
, The Central Labor Union held a
meeting Last night in Union hall.
The United Hebrew Association
held semi-monthly meeting last
night in Dana hall.
The Danish actor. Arthur Lar
sen, Is making preparations for an
other concert and entertainment he
proposes TO give here shortly.
--AThe Danish brotherhood Society
held a meeting last night in Wash
ington hall.
Patrolman Kozusko took an i'm
migrant TO "A East avenue at 10
o'clock last night
- Marinus Pc erson has secured a
position ms draughtsman with Archi-
tect J. X. Jensen, of 1873 Smith street
-Work on the local Lehigh Valley
shipping docks continues brisk and
both docks are kept in steady opera
tion with full force OF men.
Inspector John Boyle, of the
Public Service Corporation. was a
local visitor yesterday.
Substitute Mail Carrier John
Bernard is taking the place OF Isaac
Harmed for a few DAYS.
Tho Plumbers Union held a
meeting last night IN Union hall.
The Mission Study Class OF
simpson NJ +. church met last night
az the home of C. r. Fletcher.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-27
FINE PROGRAM
FOR SMOKER
CONTINUED from page 1.)

tence them both.
Arthur Nestor has consented to
shake his feet "a few" and should
prove a drawing card
Joseph G.. Burns will not render
Sally in Our Alley but may pos
sibly do stunt with the Rufus Ras-
tus' chorus in the wings.
Albert Leon. who has quite repu-
tation for telling stories, has promis-
ed to appear and may repeat the
"Ikey Kabinsky" tale.
DR.. ]. L. Lund will sing few bass
solos and needs no recommendation.
a number of others will positively
appear and general good time is as
sured to all who attend. A number OF
tickets have been sold and those who
have not already purchased them will
be accommodated at the door tomor-
row night.
In addition to The excellent enter
tainment, a real old-fashioned Dutch
supper will be served. together with
plenty of cigars and refreshments.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-27
TO
new SENATOR
Republicans From All Over the
State Do Honor 10
Frank 0. Briggs.

TRENTON. Feb 27:-Thef hand
some and spacious headquarters OF
the Trenton Republican Club were
thronged from. roof to basement last
night when members OF the organiza-
tion rendered complimentary recep-
ton to United States Senator Frank
o. Briggs. The greatest crowd in the
history of the club was present.
Among the guests were Governor
Stokes, Senator Dryden, Mr. Briggs
predecessor; most of the New Jersey
republican delegates in congress,
members of the Legislature, democrats
as well as republicans, state, city and
county officials, and politicians in gen.
eral
Senator Kean, who will be Mr..
Briggs colleague in Washington, ex-
pected to be in attendance, but at the
last moment was unable to come. He
was represented, however, by his
brother, Hamilton F. Kean, and sent
his best wishes to the senator-elect.
The crush of visitors was so great
that there was no attempt at speech
making and comparatively few of the
guests were able to reach the side of
the senator even long enough TO
shake hands with him.
The reception was a splendid ova-
tion by Briggs home city, in appreci-
alton of the high Office conferred upon
him by the legislature.
The club house was ornately decor
ated and elaborate refreshments We're
served. Senator Briggs was handed a
handsomely engrossed and framed in
vitation to the reception.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-27
Masoue Carnival at Rink.

a masque skating carnival has
been arranged for Thursday night at
the Lyceum Roller Skating rink by
Manager Christofferson. Each skat-
er will be given large fancy mask,
and a number of other features will
also be introduced. A similar carni-
val was held few weeks ago and on
account of its success, the manage
ment decided to repeat the affair
Prizes will be given for the prettiest
lady's costume and funniest gentle
mems get-up.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-27
CAUCUS ON BISHOPS BILL
Democratic Caucus of New Jersey
LEGISLATURE Fails to Agree.

TRENTON, Feb. 27:-The demo-
cratic members of the legislature
spent more than two-thirds of their
working time yesterday in caucus
trying to unite upon some cause of
action regarding the liquor question.
Failing to agree the house members
decided TO give a public hearing on
next Monday afternoon. when both
advocates and opponents of the bish-
ops law will have an opportunity to
express their views
An effort was made at the caucus
TO bind the members to vote to re-
peal the bishops law. 1t was unsuc-
cessful.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-27
pr. Hoagland wns Honored.

DR.. B. w. Hoagland, Of Wood
bridge. was elected vice-presldent for
Middlesex county at the fourth annu-
al banquet of the North Jersey alum
nj OF the University of Pennsylvania
at Trenton Monday night. DR.. Hoag-
land was member of the class OF
'86. Among the honored guests al
the function was Governor Edward
Stokes, who Responded to the toast.
"Education and Statesmanship.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-27
CATHOLIC CLUB
WILL DISBAND


club will be held tonight in their
quarters in the Odd Fellows build
ing, at which time the organization
1t is understood, will officially dis
band
The furniture and other possess
ions of the club have been purchased
by the members, except some have
been removed to the Knights of Co
lumbus rooms in the Savings Bank
building.
At the meeting tonight provision
will be made for the expenditure of
the money which is in the treasury
at the present time. 1t is understood
that banquet may be arranged as a
final event.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-27
OBITUARY.
JOHN DENIBASKI.

John Dembasd died Monday morn
ing at his home, 3 . Cortlandt street.
after "a lingering Illness of several
months He is survived by wife
and siA daughters, two of whom live
in Connecticut Tho funeral is being
held this afternoon from his late
home. lnterment VIII be made in st.
Stanisiaw cemetery, near Keashev.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-27
Two to Refornnatory.

NEW BRUNSWICK, Feb. 27:-
Warden Rogers yesterday took Ran.
dolph Hulshart and Walter Reed to
the Railway Reformatory. They were
in the gang of burglars rounded up by
Constable Quackenbuch in Madison
township recently.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-27
FASTIDI0US WOMEN

consider Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic
necessity in the hygienic care of the
person and for local treatment of
feminine ills. AS wash its cleansing,
germicidal, deodorizing and healing
qualities are extraordinary For sale
at Druggists. Sample free. Address
4 he r. Paxton Co.. Boston. Mass
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-27
Funeral of Mrs. Cunningham.

The funeral services of Mrs. c. e.
Cunningham will be private and will
be held from the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Henry Dillon, 1919 State
street, at O'Clock tomorrow after
noon. The body will be taken to
Brooklyn for interment in Cypress
Hills cemetery
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-27
Hole-in-wan Matter March 20.

Vice-Chancellor Stevenson has noti-
fled the counsel in the case that the
Hole-in-the-Wall matter against the
Pennsylvania railroad will be heard
March 20. The people of South Am
boy and of the whole state are inter-
ested in the outcome of the effort to
compel the wiping out of this nui-
sance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-27
NOTICE.

Monthly club night and private
dance of Danish Brotherhood March
2 at Washington hall. All members
and their families are requested to be
present 6S95-2-26-3t*$
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-27
Flags Given at Rink.

The feature of the Lyceum roller
skating rink last night was a flag
carnival. Each person. received a
Gag, the flags representing various
nations.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-27
PILES CURED IN o TO IA DAYS.

PAzO OINTMENT is guaranteed to
ing or Protruding Piles in G to IA
days or money refunded. 50c.
M-W-F
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1907-08-29
LOCAL SNAP SHOTS.

Howard watches at Payne's.
Skirts and waists at reduced
prices, at Rubels.
Hall the Shoe Man has a new
ad in today's paper,
Getread to put the little turnip
seeds in the ground.
For sale: Stove wood at Creary
Lumber Co. Phone 81.
New line trunks, snit cases
and telescopes at Graham's.
Zachary's cold soda knock the
persimmon of popular flavor.
See the beautiful line of diam
ond brooches at G. M. Payne's.
All ladies' and children's slip-
pers very cheap now at Graham's.
Try Mothers Bread-the best
on the market. I. J. Sharp & Son.
Young, the Tailor, can fix UP
your old hat to look as good as
new.
The Dalton Reunion will be
held in Bonneville tomorrow, and
several members of the family
living in this community will at
tend.
Young, the tailor, can fix your
old hat up so as to look like new.
He has the equipment for dong
this work as well as may be had
in the larger cities. Hats clean
ed, blocked and pressed in the
best manner. Call on him and
see what he can do for yourhead-
gear.
The benefit game of. base ball
was a benefit to the McAmis
Greys and helped some to round
up the season in good shape.
The Youngs defeated the Phillips
by score of seven to six. It
was a closely contested game and
ten innings were required to de-
eide it. Will Henry had two
home-runs to his credit and
Johnston Cox got around the
bases one time on ball knocked
out of reach of the fielders.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1907-08-29

Read the new ad. of the new
plumbing firm. Mr.. Fl. r Bees
ley c ONES from Grenada, highly
recon mended and can furnish
the best Of reference locally.
His Office and show room will be
at oI6 Franklin street, and will
be eady for business NOT later
than Sept. 10.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1907-08-29
POLITELY PERSONAL.

Joe REEVES has returned to
Cucinnati.
L. M. Phillips of Bonneville is
q visitor here today.
]. T. Senter of Columbus was
a 7isitor here last night.
= James Davenport of LaG Grange.
Inn, is in the city today.
A. K. Weaver left this morn
ing for a business trip north.
Hiss Julia Hurst of Russellville,
Az, IS the guest of friends here.
Hiss Willie Abbey is spending
q lew days in Henderson. Tenn.
!, Roy 7. Coffman of Friendship,
lem, is visiting Ed and Will
Henry.
hrs. Porter and children of
memphis are spending few days
In lhe city.
Miss Kate Holt, after visit in
Ihe city, left this morning for
her home in Rienzi.
Mrs. Ben Boswitz left yester-
Gay for visit to Birmingham
anq Bessemer, Ala.
Miss Minnie Rulings has return
ca from st. Louis, where she
bought goods for Misses Rulings
millinery parlors.
Pr, ]. D. Alexander from Po-
cahpntas, Tenn, has opened an
once in this city, headquarters
IN the Bramlitt building.
Miss Brown, of Memphis, en-
route from visit to Henderson.
Tenn, was in the city today, a
guest of Mrs. M. B. Abbey.
Miss Lolita Rubel and Mrs.
woods and son of Okolona pass
ed through last night enroute to
a Visit to Tate Springs, Tenn.
Miss E. E. Chaires, chief OPP
orator, Cumberland Telephone
Co., Memphis, is in the city in
the interest Of the Office at this
place.
Dt. King Hill of Atlanta, Ca,
Mrs. Jane Whitlow, of Brown
wood, Texas, Mrs. A. A. McLerin
of Grand Junction. Tenn. nassed
through the citv TODAY enror1te to
Bonneville to attend the Dalton
reunion at that place tomorrow.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1907-08-29

In the mountains of Tennessee
deer Ore often caught in a moose at
tachecl to small tree bent over, and
which, flies back when the victim has
been caught and holds him suspended
in the air
Such trap was set by two boys
last itTinter, and hunter stepped
into ~ and was left hanging for two
days before being found. He said he
was v4ry fond of swinging in a ham
mock for an hour or two, but to swing
by onfb leg for two days was rather
too mlhch of good thing.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1907-08-29
9fbservators at greenwich.

In the year 1875 g1ng Charles III. of
Englarid founded the Royal observa-
tory at Greenwich, in order that as
tronomlical observations might be made
for theb assistance of sailors. The his
tory OH the observatory has been the
history of chronology and Of the prac-
tical slide of astronomy. Its work and
its sta Indards have become distinctly
International. The meridian of Green
witch n1ow determines the longitude Of
the wobrld.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1907-08-29
cor1nth, Miss. Aug. ~, 1902.


oor1nth, Miss.
afS1r:-
Ill Ill you are at all interested in good Shoes
%sllient Shoes-We ask the privilege of
"'lng you the season best productions
aAs great pride in our lines which we have
10y from the most noted Manufacturers.
.Asalle our prices may be similar to those
~ Dy other stores, our Shoes are very
saent. You never can judge of the merits
snoe oy Its quoted price. The Shoe it
4ast tell of its superiority and worth.
nss,31or this reason that we are ing you
- ana see our Shoes.
u nave Swell Shoes for the Smart Dresser 4
ssSssap1e and stylish Shoes for the Bust
aall' and Shoes for the Man who give them
n Al Usage. Men s Shoes at 81. so, So So,
Sfs ~ 10 NO. 90 but, as we previously stat
" ohoes must be seen to be apprec lat ed i
=, expect to win your Shoe trade by the
,FSs nece Of our Shoes, and the fa1rness Of
*Vslness methods.
II Ivy men and women would not think of
z 1sewhere for Shoes and we would like
~ you among the number Trusting that
F-- favor rs with Call, we are,
Yours very truly
R. I. HALL, HThe Shoe Man.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1907-08-29
ORGAN RECITAL

BY Prof. f. HI. Tschudi, f. A. G. o., at
Methodist Church Thursday, Aug. 30.
PROGRAM, 8:15 p. m.
l Grand Triumphal Chorus. ....................
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1907-08-29

The Daily only 10c a week.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1907-08-29
Eczema.

For the good of those suffering
with eczema or other such trouble,
| wish to say, my wife had some
thing of that kind and after using
the doctors remedies for some time
concluded to try Chamberlain s
Salve, and it proved to be better
than anything she had tried. For
sale by II. e. Walker Drug Co.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1907-08-29
New Motor Gas.

"Alkl cethine," the new motor gas, is
a MY lure of air, alcohol vapor and
acety 10, resulting from the spraying,
of c.lAeed alcohol over calcium car.
bide. 1t proves to be cheaper fuel
than gasoline, and the necessary APP.
paratu{s for producing it can be adapt-
ed to any highgyeed gasoline motor,
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1907-08-29
|g0RINTH BANK
Il TRUST co.

Ashort organ recital will be
I at the Methodist Church
Y 7 not. +, Fl. Tschudi Thursday
Ssalng' August 20, at 8:15
s'ass Everybody invited. An
s Y. will be given those
s@ WISH to make an offering.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1907-08-29

Many compliments have been
passed upon Hon. E. S. Gamblers
speech on temperance at the as
ISOLATION yesterday. He seems
to have struck the cord of popu-
lar appprval in his remarks on
the occasion. Waynesville N. C,
Courier.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1907-08-29
Room and Board

Having rented the house formerly
occupied by Mrs. Gerhart. Cruise and
Madison streets, will give first class
board at reasonable prices.
ASHER HAMLIN.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1907-08-29
} Hook Hands with Lafayette.


Shook Hands With Lafayette.
onf of Springfield's oldest and best
KNOWN citizens is Nathan P. Hum
pnrey, who has just passed his 9th
limestone, says the Hampshire Ga
zeqteI He has had the honor of shak-
ing hhnds with Lafayette, an event in
ms lfe that he relates with pleasure.
Wh en a boy of Is he and another
LAD 1owed across the Connecticut
river from South Hadley to North
ampt9n to the old Warner hotel to
see the great Frenchman, who was a
guest of the townspeople. Arriving
at the hotel the two boys found the
PLACE filed with people, all eager to
seet the distinguished man.
Ihe boys stationed themselves at
thel foot of flight of stairs, on which
IL Was expected the distinguished
Lafhy btte would appear When he
canhe down the stairs Humphrey
grabbed one hand and his chum
cauEht hold of the other.
Lafayette laughed and said to
theh; How are you boys?"
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1907-08-29
nov People Lose
Their Money

~ concealing it about their
osrson BY slowing it away in
mups, lars, etc, by sewing it
N h skirts and ticks; by tuck
mo Il under the couches and
carpets, in cupboards and bu-
reau drawers; these are some
Of the ways in which people
|lbx their money, and some
times their lives.
How People Save Their Money
BY depositing it in a good,
reliable bank. Confident that
|lhis bank meets the public's
|rcds. we tender its services
Ii all who believe in keeping
|m the safe side.
Capital Fully Paid Up, 100000
surplus and Undivided Profits, $4,000
Treatment to All.
We want Your Business.
OFFICERS.
|s W GARRETT, President |
H. Cir, LIST V. President |
ASS RuBEL End President
4 L HOLLEY, Cashier
DIRECTORS.
y B. SMALL, G. w. GARRETT, |
III RuBEL, j. E, GIFT,
! HAan. W. j. LAMB,
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1907-08-29

The M. & o. R. R. Co., is now
operating a steam shovel at the
gravel pit in southeast Columbus
and shipping many carloads of
gravel daily, which is being nlt
on the track between Artesia and
Montgomery.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1907-08-29
sTRAYED OR STOLEN.

Red muley COW, two splits in left
ear. Information or return to Ben
Morgan will be rewarded.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-24
TELEPHONE GROWTH.
100000 instruments and 100000
Miles of wire in Use in This Country.

100000 instruments ard 6,000, 900
Miles of wire in Use in This Country.
Statistics issued at the close of the
year 1906 show that there were in use
in the United States alone more than
100000 telephones, while an aggre-
gate of a lite more than 100000
miles of wire was used for telephone
service.
The telephone industry gives en-
United States, an increase of III per
cent in six years, while during the
same period the number of stations
has increased 239 per cent and the
wire mileage $40 per cent
There is little doubt that much of
this increase is due to the general
adoption of the so-called message rate
system in place of the flat annual
charge formerly in vogue. By making
the charges p1opOrt. onal to the num-
Der of call the use of the telephone
has been widely extended both be-
cause Of the Sroater willingness of peo-
pie to become subscribers under such
COnQltlCuS anu because Tue SySlou
gives an incentive to the local tele-
phone companies to give good service
and encourage the use of the tele-
phone.
Another cause for the increase in
the number of telephones in use is
doubtless the extending number of
large business buildings in various
cities, since the telephone is an abso-
lutte necessity in the modern tall build
ing making it possible to transact bust
ness as we'll from the twentieth story
as from the ground floor. The install
laHon of the telephone in every suite
in the modern hotel and large apart
ment house accounts for portion OF
the increase.-The Forum.