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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21
Western League.
At Lincoln-Lincoln 6, Denver 5.
Will Play Amateur Teams.

Special to Times Republican
Iowa Falls, July 21-The Iowa Falls
base ball team leaves tomorrow for a
series of ball with amateur teams in
central Iowa. The opening game will
be played ut Grundy Center. and the
game promises to attract big crowd.
as it will be the rubber" Following
this game the team will play teams at
Dysart, vi1ton and Wellsburg. Next
week the team goes to BOWS, to play
three games during the race meet and
while there will play Clarion. Eagle
Grove and Belmond teams.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21

For Sale = ellison residence, LOG
North First street Inquire of H. r.
Mcmahon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21
Woad.

Little as you would think. the war
like ancient Briton and the peaceful
policeman have at least one extraor-
binary thing in common. The former
clothed his naKedness with the blue
juice of the wood plant, and the latter
proudly parades himself in uniform
Of woaded cloth.-Penny Magazine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21
erundy Center Defeats vinton.

Special to Times Republican
Grundy Center, July 21.-Vinton re-
turned Saturday, and played our home
town a return game of base ball, the
same teams playing, except that Has
brouck pitched for Grundy instead OF
TIefferman. 1t was walkaway for
Grundy. the score being 10 to 2 in our
favor. Seven scores We're made the
first inning. after which the home boys
let up and merely played a safe de-
fensive game. HasbrouckJ for Grun-
dy, pitched one of the best games OF
the season The Iowa Falls team is
to play here Wednesday, this being the
rubber. each team having won game
on their home grounds. An umpire
from Marshalltown has been secured
and the game will be hotly contested.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21
Great Pyramid,

The great pyramid covers 1914 acres
OF ground, was originally 475 feet
high, and contains so.ooo,ooo cubic
feet Of stone. It could not be built
to-day for less than s15o. 200. 0o0.-New
York American.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21

work. No washing or ironing. los
West Church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21
REAL ESTATE WANTED.

nEHL l 70 - :. < v.N.e -.
Now is the time to sell real estate Of
all kinds. We can find buyer for
your property farm or suburban home,
no matter where situated, for small
compensation. Write for particulars
and sworn list of names to whom we
sold within the last year. Farm Lands
and Suburban Homes. 1914 Arch
street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21
Popularity.

GLOW popular the Bevins girls seem
to be. I have often wondered why.
They certainly can't be called beauti-
full. and / have never found either Of
them to be very interesting
You forget that their father has
had his big front porch screened in"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21
c. s. r. A. REGATTA.

Burlington. July ,21-The winners
in the Central States Rowing asso-
citation regatta We're as follows:
Junior singles. 115 miles-R. G.
Craig. Detroit. Time, 1910.
Junior tours, IL miles-South Side
club, Quincy. Time, 9:15.
Junior doubles. 11a miles-North
Side club, Quincy. Time, 1885.
Junior single SOULS. half mile-Jo-
seph Lepping. ST. Louis. Time. 2:26.
Six-oared barge. juniors. three quar-
tiers mile: South Side club. Time, 3: IL.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21
The Country Weeker.

The base ball evangelist, the elo-
quent Billy Sunday, said during the
revival services at Sharon, Pa:
Keep good company. Nothing does
the young more harm than bad So
ciety. Only yesterday farmer told
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21
PLAY Twelve Inning Game.

Special to Tine;-N eNnb'"s7
Lake View. July PA twelve in
ming game was played between Lake
View and Arcadia at the Lakewood
ball grounds near here. The score in
tia; inning resulted to 5 in favor
of Lake View The batteries: Watts
and Ballard; Bruning and Bruning;;
attendance 400.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21
Raj lnxades Crib. Bites OF Zoe.

:
Jumping into crib where the three
months-old child of Tony Descu was
asleep, at Catskill, N. Y, two-pound
rat bit off the little toe of the in
fant's right foot before the mother
could interfere. Descu after a fight
with the rodent. killed it with
poker.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21

Operation for Piles will not be nec-
essary if you use ManZan Pile Rem
edy, guaranteed. Price soc. Sold by b.
A. Morgan's Drug Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21
American Association.

At Milwaukee 5-4. st.
Paul 1-2.
At Kansas city-kansas City 2,
Minneapolis 3.
At ouisville-Louisville 8, Toledo l
called at the end of seventh to catch
train.)
At Observation-Disclosures a. CO.
lumbus 3.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21
not to know a Wig or a dyed mustache
when she sees one ought never to make
any complaint about it.
THE SPORTS in BRIEF
BASE sALL YESTERDAY.
American League.

At washington--Washin 5.
Cleveland 3.
At lphia-Detroit 4, Philadel-
phia l.
At New York-St. Louis 8, New
York 5. -.
At Boston-Boston 8, Chicago I.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21
During the summer kidney irregular

tiles are often caused by excessive
drinking or being overheated Attend
TO the Kidneys at once by using Foley's
Kidney Cure.
Sold by Mcbride & Will.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21
Asking for Information.

Bones-"Say, Mistah Johnsing, why
ah yo' like a mule?"
ntarlocutor-"Well. what's the
joke?"
Bones-"What joke?"
about me being like
a MULE
Bones-"o, dat amt no joke; Use
jes' lookin' fo' informashun."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21
.Liverpool Grain.

Liverpool, July 81.
Wheat-:strong spot, rs sd@11hd;
Sept, &c 4 SD.
corn-Firm; spot, IS 1okd: Sept.
5s 7lad.
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New York Produce.

NeW IUIh, July II.
Butter-Iirm; unchanged; receipts
26.361.
Eggs Steady; unchanged; receipts
24.461.
Poultry-Alive, steady; springs 16;
fowls, 10; turkeys, IL. Dressed-Nom-
inally; unchanged.
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Market Opened Quiet---shorts
Began Covering and
Price Rose
CORN MARKET IN SYMPATHY
THE Covering steadied the Market and
Reaction FoIlowed-oats Rather Ac-
tive With the Tone Firm, and Ad-
vance in Frices-Provisions Were
Ii Easy.

Chicago, July 21.-Wheat opened
quiet September unchanged at 9o9s;
touched 901a COOS, and when shorts
began covering. the price rose to 81 &
d1915a, Minneapolis, Duluth and chi
cago receipts were 57S cars.
The market grew firmer as the ses-
sion advanced on good cash demand,
and further crop damage reports from
the northwest. September closed y
higher at 99A.
Corn opened quiet and steady in
sympathy with wheat. September
opened at 75A @757s. At 75A the COW
ering steadied the market and reaction
Ito 75ls followed. Receipts were 1874
cars.
Corn closed easy on good weather,
September Is down at 753s.
Jats.
as Oats were rather active with the
5t tone firm. September opened atS42H.
Z advanced to 1875 @431a. Receipts were
134 cars,
Provisions were easy.
Chicago Grain.
wheat-No. 2 red, 911s@s3; No. 3
he'd, so1a@s2: No. hard. 931s@9
No. hard. 911a @94. September OPP
ened at 90Ss: highest, 91h @91ss; low
lest, s01s D90ss; closing, s1A; July.
9o5s.
Corn--No. 8, 761s; No. 8. 759a: No. 2
white, 7SA GDi9: No. white. TN @7S;
No. 2 yellow, 761sM76a No. 8 yellow
75la@761a; September opened at 75A;
highest, 1873 lowest, 751s; closing,
/. 75ls; July, 7t%.
Oats-No. !; white, 571s @591a: Sep
TENDER opened at 42%: highest, "a:
tember opened at 42s; highest, "A;
+ lowest, 42R; closing, 43& @44. July,
saA.
Chicago Produce.
Chicago, July 81.
Pork-Septembe 15.S212.
Lard Sept ember, 9.S5@9.37h.
Ribs-Septsmbe S.S5.
Rye-Cash, IS.
Rarley-66t169.
Timothy-sse September. 3.95.
Butter-Steady; creameries. 1901;
E aairies, 1000
Eggs-Steady; firsts. liz.
Poultry STEADY: turkeys. IA; chick
ems. II; springs, 5000.
Range Of Prices.
The fol owing range of prices are
Furnished by 4. I. Clark, broker.
member Chicago board of trade. room
s fremont blocl.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21
How to Find Out.

Some people never learn to appreci-
ate The comforts of home until they
have travelled on river steamboats,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21

For Sale - Tents, 52xso, So round
and 10x12. Suitable for camping.
Call at 307 North Ninth avenue, or
phone s97 yellow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21

For Rent-Two furnished rooms,
front room and bedroom. to lady, or
gentleman and wife. 209 South First
street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21
New York Grain

Wheat-s;eptember, 9sh.
Corn-Sep tember, S31a.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21

For Sale--Desirable residence, 303
North Fourth street. with or without
adjoining lots, Telephone $50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21

For saIe--on easy payments. par FIX
lures. new and second hand billiard
and pool tables, billiard and bowling
supplies. We lead in cheap prices. The
Brunswick Bake Collender Company.
Marshalltown. Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21
kansas CITY Grain.

Kansas City, July q.
Wheat September, S5I; No. 2 hard
1908.
Corn September. II; No. mixed
5511s.
oats-No 2 white, 541s @561s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21
Central Association.

AT Burlington 8, ke-
vance /.
AT Ottumwa-Ottumwa 5. Keokuk 5.
AT Quincy Quincy 6, Jacksonville
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21

Wanted-Work in harvest field.
Can stack. Address K-20.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21
Representative Cattle Sales.
Ay. Price

Chicago, July II.
Below are given few of the repro.
sentative cattle sales:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21

For saIe--5o acres timothy and Glow
er meadow north Of Liscomb. William
Boyd. Liscomb, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21

Wanted = Middle aged lady to care
for children, and do mending. c. e.
Laufer, Gladbrook, Ia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21

For SaIe--Restaurant stock and fix
lures, splendid proposition to right
party. Would trade for livestock. Ad-
dress wis" care of T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21

For Sale - Good roll top desk and
Bros.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21

For Sale - A good top delivery wa
gon Meeker Laundry Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21
National League.

Al Chicago-Chicago 3, Boston 2
At MISUNDERSTANDING 6, Brooklyn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21

Fur saIe-A scholarship in the IN
ternational Correspondence school of
Scranton. Address "H-21" care T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21

For Rent-5-room house, good loca-
ton. Address "J-20" care T.-R
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21

Representative Hog Sales.
Chicago, July 81
Below are given few Of the repre-
.rfo%;vo hoo Sa1aS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21
ONE CENT A WORD.
FOR RENT.

Turner street. Good repair. IS per
month. Robbs restaurant.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21

Wanted - Everybody to Know that
the AMERICAN DISPATCH Mes
sENGER co. DELIVERS Parcels and
Packages.
Reliable messengers furnished.
Prompt service, reasonable rates.
'Phones-New, sos; Old, So. 7
J. E. CROSBY
s East State. Manager.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21

For SaIe-Good farm lands in Chey-
enne county, Kimball county and Duel
county, Nebraska. Also good land in
Logan county, Col. Our crops are as
good as yours here, better water, no
waste lands, no swampS. Price from SO
to $25 per acre. See % write me,
have no agents. sell land from SO to
81 per acre tsieeaper than other real es-
tate men. You will find me until July
30 at Commercial hotel, State Center,
Iowa. After this date write me, Eng
lish or German, to Paul c. Young
Sidney Neb.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21

For Rent - Eight room house. Elec-
trict lights. SIS per month. 500 West
Linn street.
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Peoria Graf,

Peoria Grain.
Peoria, July q.
Corn-No. 8, 7e1a.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-21

At ST. Louis-New York: rain.
AT Observation-Disclosures 4, Gin
al
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-11
EUFAULA COTTON MILLS

New Manager Says Plant will Resume
 Soon.
 Eufaula, Nov. 1o.-(special.1 1-rhere Is a strong probability that the Eufau- Ia cotton mills recently sold here will
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-11
LETTER FROM A FORTY-AINER
coruD NOT OBTAIN RELIEF FROM CATARRH UNTIL HE HAD
 USED ,.HYOMEI

LJsrs Is simple. interesting and sin
 tattar from a rugged pioneer of 70 who braved the dangers and hard sbIns of the overland trail to Cali Snrnia. Surely the sincerity of this letter should strongly appeal to those who desire to escape the bondase Tn which they are now held by that ruth Isss and most powerful wreeker of health and happiness: Catarrh.
 santa Rosa. Cal. May 5, 1905 Ronth's Hyomei Co.,, Buffalo, N. r.,
 naar Sirs:-Some years ago I was o@Ictad with catarrh, and tried a mum bar of remedies but received no re- lief I was told by a friend who had been using your Hymoei. and thought I would receive a great benefit and per. bans A cure I purchased an outht, and before I had used the oottle noted a marked relief.
 used it for a month or so. and thought I was cured. and stopped us- ing if for a year or so. Thought was gefting catarrh again, and started us- ing if again and I keept 1t In the house ana use It every morning once day, and keep myself clear of eatarrh. considered 1t the best catarrh medi- cine that is used. I have often recon mended 1t to my friends. I am s1 wears old came to California in lS49, and of course am not as vigorous as was 5s years ago. My address Is s4l 4th st. Yours truly, W. Mock.
 Hyomei (pronouneed High -o-me) is guaranteed by E. c. Fowler not only for catarrh, but for grip. coughs. colds bronchitis, croup of infants, ashma and all diceases of the nose, throat and lungs. A complete outfii including Inhaler, costs only Si.o0; ex' tra bottles of Hyomei If afterwards needed cost but 50 cents. Ask B. G Fowler about 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-11
GOING TO MEETING OF
 BIG EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY
Hon. H. c. Gunnelx and Dr. c. c. Thach
 Among Those to Attend.

Advance notices of the program of the second annual convention of the National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education in the South has been received by Harry >Gunnels of the State Department of Education. The advance notice ooeasioned the re- mark from Mfr. Gunnels that he would attend the sessions of the society which are to be held in Atlanta on No- vember 19 to q, inclusive, and would address the membership upon the last day of the meeting upon Industrial Education in the Public School.".
 The Association was organized two years ago by M. W. Alexander pres ident of a big electrical business in Massachusetts. the aim of the organi- zattpn' being to secure educations which would permit young men to enter the electrical business with some amount of preliminary training. MT. Alexan- der is at present vice-president of the organization and will address the del- egates on the second day of the con- vention.
 The organization is divided into State branches, Belton Gilreath of Bir- mingham, being president of the Ala bama branch, with J. A. Rountree of Birmingham secretary. Dr.. c. C.. Thach, president of the Alabama Poly technic Institute at Auburn, is member of the Alabama division, and it is announced that he will be pres- ent at the sessions of the Association and will probably discuss certain ques- tions informally upon the floor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-11
CURES ECZEMA QUICKLY
New Drug, Poslam, Now Obtainabhe In
 Small Quantities.

New Drug, Poslasn, Now Obtainabie In
 Small Quantities.
 Since its discovery one year ago ,@ne @ new drug, poslam, has successfuily cured thousands of chronic cases or ecxema and other distressing skin al- ntctions Heretofore poslam has been dispensed solely for the benefit or eczema patients in large jars sn1- fictent for a months treatment This was tound to be an Inconvenience to many thousands who use 1t for minor skin troubles. such as pimples. black heads, herpes, acne, scaly scalp, com plexion blemishes. itching feet piles, etc. which require but small quan- tity to cure. To overcome this and in response to urgent appeals. the dispensers of poslam have been cbiis- ed to adopt, in addition to the regular two-dollar package, a special fifty cent size. which in future may be found on sale at D. c. Fowler's and other leading drug stores in Mont gomery. or may be ordered direct from the Emergency Laboratories, No. S2 West 25th Street, New York City. In all eczema cases poslam stops itching with first application. and proceeds to heal immediately: chronic cases be- ing cured in two weeks. In less sert- ous skin troubles. results are seen after an overnight application.
 samples for experimental purposes may still be had. free of charge, by writing to the laboratories for them.
 -(D
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-11
POSTAL SAVINGS BANKS.


 Washington Special to New York
 Tribune E1 s-44 e.,
 With the election of Taft. the estab- iishment of postal savings banks in the United States Is almost certain ty, in the opinion of Postmaster Gen eral Meyer. who has just returned from Boston, ready to take up his work for the winter.
 sThe prospects for postal savings banks never seemed brighter" said Mir Meyer. The project has been in- dorsed by the Republican platform and there seems to me little reason why a bill establishing these institu- tions should not be enacted at the coming session of Congress. A day has already been set by the Senate for consideration of the postal saw ings bank bill, which was prepared by the Senate Committee last year. and am confident that little debate will be required before it. Is sent over to the House. I have no reason to fear its fate at the hands of that body. and believe March will see postal savings banks reality
 T also expect to make an effort to further the project of parcels post at the coming session of Congress. The establishment of service of this char acter would undoubtedly prove as pop ular as the rural free delivery. I am going to ask. Congress- to make trial before it is finally adopted. It is my present plan to have a small item placed in the appropriation bill pro- viding that three or four parcels post routes be established in order that the project may be thoroughly tested. Tn reality no money is required to start parcels post. and the request for an appropriation will merely be made to keep the item in parliamentry order"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-11
BIGPOSTALSHORTAGE
DEFICIT WILL BE LARGEST IN
 HISTORY or DEPARTMENT.
Increased Expense Attributed to See ond Class Matfer--Reault of the
 Recent Order to Weigh All

Washington Special to New York Sun.
 The Postoffice Department is con- fronted by what will probably amount to the largest deficit in It's history. Just what total the deficit will Breach Is being ascertained by Postmaster General Meyer. The biggest differ ences between revenue and expendi- fure was for the year 1905, when s152.- s26.5S5 was received and $167 .399.169 was expended to run the postal ser vice thus showing a deficit to ba made up out of the Treasury of over S1O. 900 .00O The deficit for the year ended June 30, 1907, the last for which figures have been published by the department, amounted to more than ss, 500, 900.
 Several causes have been assigned for the unusual deficit that will be shown in the figures now being com piled for Mir Meyer. Third Assistant Postmaster General Lawshe believes that 1t 1t due to the privileges which second class matter comprising news papers, magazines and other periods calls enjoy. In order to determine what percentage of the total weight of mali the second class matter rep- resented, the Third Assistant selected 427 offices in all sections of the coun- try in which 95 per cent. of the sec- ond class matter originates, and had the matter weighed. The reports sub .mitted showed that second class mat ter represented 90.65 per cent of the total weight reported.
 Mir Lawshe will renew his recom- mendations for Legislation providing stricter regulations as to what consti- tutes second. class matter:
 Postmaster General Meyer believes that the chief reason for the large and unprecedented deficit is the. enormous number of employees who have been added to the payrolIs within the last year to run the service. He is prepar- ing a statement showing in detail the amount of the deficit and the causes of it. In all probability he will use the deficit upon which to base a strong
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-11
OLD CHINESE LITERATURE.
Classics Written Upon Slips of Pared
 Bamboo.

CA0BBlC8 NkAANC4 ORVA S@SEN VI
 Bamboo.
 Asiatic Quarterly Review.
 It is now absolutely certain that neither clay, leather, parchment nor the papyrus was at any rate ever used by the ancient Chinese for the purpose of making records. which fact alone goes far to negative any prehistoric connection with Egypt, Babylonia or Persia, touching which, moreover. there is not the faintest specific evidence to be found either in Eastern or Western records.
 It seems also equally certain that the Chinese never used a metal style to. scratch characters upon wood. bam- boo or palm leaves, as natives of India flor instance. Banyan bankers--may be seen doing any day even now, not only in India itself, but also in Einga- pore and perhaps Hongkong.
 What the Chinese used was a stick or style of bamboo. such as one or two of the older historians describe as be- ing very like the Chinese joiners' link stick" or wooden stick and line" of the sixteenth century (when first mentined) and also like that ,of today. As there were and are no bamobos in Khoten. the natives and probably also the Chi nese of that place i1 initiating as best they could their own bamboo slips and styles had perrorce to avail themselves of the tamarislS. tree which the Rus sian traveller Pizewalski found thirty years ago all over the Tarim valley.
 From the most ancient times ink had been employed in China chiefly for the purpose of branding the foreheads of criminals. but 1t had also been used. concurrently with varnish, for inscrib- ing bamboo and wooden tablets with written communications Presumably the ink was the same in both cases.
 For books nothing but bamboo seems to have been used, except that records of dynastic importance and State laws were also occasionally cast from the molds upon metal tripods, in order to secure permanency. As the bamboo stem Is usually no thicker than a bran dy bottle 1t follows that the plane sur. face available for writing characters could never be very broad According ly we find that the most important works. such as the classics, were writ ten upon slips of pared bamboo abou \ two and one- half English feet long ant about one inch broad. Works of rathel