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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12

n 1N 1OIth, ApIll LII I've lIleli
N are known to have lost their
N lives, a. number of boatmen
i u are reported missing, and
dozens of persons were injured
ir furious windstorm which set In
here this afternoon.
The winds velocity, according to the
local weather bureau, ranged generally
between forty and fifty miles an hour,
but at times was as high as sixty miles.
Pedestrians suffered much discomfort,
besides being in constant danger from
falling signs, shutters, awnings and
other articles, which were torn from
their fastenings. Two men met death
from this cause-John O'Brien, an ex-
pressman of Jersey City. and Thomas
Talbot, of Brooklyn, special police
man.
See Three Drowned.
A boat containing three men was
seen to upset before the wind in Pei
ham Bay, but those on shore at the
moment could do nothing, and were
forced to see the men drowned. The
identity of these men is not yet known.
Owners Of lighthouses reported to the
police late tonight that a number of
their small boats, hired to fishermen
had not returned. and they feared for
the occupants. 1t is hoped that the
boats Were blown out into Long Island
Sound or over on the Long Island
shore, and that the men may be safe
a shore patrol was established to-nigh,
to search for the missing men.
The force of the wind on the city
streets may be judged by the fact thai
1t swept Louis Spector, four years old
from the roof of fve-story apart.
ment house. to which he had ventured
Tho lad suffered a fractured skull ant
internal injuries as result of hi!
fall. and will probably die.
A good deal OF damage was done II
and about the city, roofs. fences, out
buildings and trees suffering.
| Heavy Weather. Mt Sea.
| Incoming shipping reports heav!
weather. at sea The steamer La Lor
raine. of the French Line, which cam
| in from Havre. reported tempestuou
| voyage. Strong gales and heavy sea
| prevailed all through the trip. Few
ships ventured to sea this afternoon IL
the face OF the gale.
The local weather men said the higl
wind was due to the steep barometri
pressure between two rainstorms-on
on the coast and the other central owe
| the st. Lawrence Valley. A low are'
| OF pressure was suddenly displaced b!
| a high area OF pressure. and this causet
the high winds. Following the higl
winds there was a fall in the tempera
| ture of from So early this afternoon t
! 46 at o'clock tonight. Later it fel
| still further.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
FLEET LEAVES MAGDALENA
All the Cities on California Coast Will
See the AsscmbIy Of Wnrships.

See the Assembly of wnrships.
SAN DIEGO. CAL, April 1.-THE At
lantic fleet Of sixteen battleships be-
inally planned cruise from Hampton
Roads to the Golden Gate The four
divisions VI the feet weighed anchor
at o'clock this afternoon, and three
quarters Of an hour later were thread
ing. their way out of Magdelena Bay
In the wake of the flagship Connecti.
cut.
Charles ~ M. 1fa thomas. "as Who began the he
journey TO the Pacific as the head OF
the. second squadron. but who was pro-
noted to chief command during the,
Evans. In single column formation,
according to dispatches. the ships pass
ed sail Rock and rounding Entrada
Point. one of the headlands marking
black -hulled destroyers of the torpedo
flotilla, gave a parting salute to the
big white vessels An easy journey
is scheduled to anchor off Coronado
Beach at o'clock on Tuesday after
noon. Admiral Thomas has allowed
hnrs for the run up on the
nine knots an hour. The ships left
Magdalena at the usual cruising speed
of ten knots. however. When the
logged se 1asn 1s5as si Knots % Since Their depart
ure from Hampton Roads on Decem-
ber 10th last.
Every const city from San Diego
to San Francisco is to see the fleet
during the next four weeks. it having
been arranged that all points where
no stop is scheduled the ships will
pass as close to shore as possible
Preparations for the four days stay
OF the ships at San Diego are COM
plete. The city is gaily decorated with
flags and patriotic bunting. In this
city of 10000 inhabitants a. fund OF
nearly $4,000 has been raised for the
entertainment Of the officers and men
| OF the navy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
DIES FROM EXPLOSION
One Man Loses His Life and Two Conf
pnnions In Serious Condition.

One Man Loses Ills Lie anu Two SOnt-
panions In Serious Condition.
PHILADELPHIA, PA, April H.
The city and vicinity were visited by a
heavy wind storm to-day, which caused
the death of one person and the injury
OF several others. In this city a ntm-
ber of persons were struck by falling
signs, but none was seriously injured.
while a sail boat was overturned ny
the wind in the Delaware River a few
miles above this city and Its three oc-
cupants thrown into the water. Be-
fore they could be rescued William
Saterton. aged thirty years, became
unconscious from exposure and died
shortly after being brought to land.
George Saterton and Lewis Geisler,
the other occupants of the boat, also
suffered from exposure and are in a
hospital in Camden. N. j., in serious
condition. Owing to the wind it re-
quired about half an hour for party
of rescuers who had set out in boat
to reach the distressed men and bring
them to land.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
LAWYER SHOOTS HIMSELF
A. S. McNcHI, of Norfolk, Taking Pis-
toI from Under Pillow, Is Killed.
Especial to The Times Dispatch

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
NORFOLK. VA. April lis A. Nc
Neal, aged thirty-six years, and one of
the well known attorneys of the city,
morning in his lodgings, at No. 800
Grandby Street. The bullet entered
the temple and death was instan-
taneous.
Mrs. McNeal, who was in the room
at the time of the shooting. declares
following explanation of the occur
renee: Mr.. McNeal was in the habit
of sleeping with pistol under the
pillow of his bed. On awakening this
him forget to take the pistol with
him, as he had to go to South Norfolk
tonight. A little later. after she had
gotten up. she says McNeal reached
for the pistol; that there was a report
as lie tried to remove it from under the
pillow. and he fell to the floor. Ha
was practically dead before she could
summon assistance.
The examination of the wound show
ed that the pistol was within a few
inches of the temple when it was dis
charged, the side of the face being
there was no reason for suicide, and
the wife declares that her husband was
In the best of spirits when he arose
this morning.
1t is declared that Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Neal were happy and loving couple
There were no children. The young
wife was overcome by the awful ac-
cident which she witnessed, and de-
clared that her mother had often
warned her against allowing her hus-
head.
Mr.. McNeal was engaged in the ac-
tive practice of law. and is said to
have enjoyed fair income.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
THIS VILLAGE WET AND DRY
Located in Four Counties, Local Option
prOtluccs QMcGr RESULTS.

Located in Four Counties, Local Optiou
Produces Queer Results.
TRAVERSE CITY, MICH. April Ii
This weeks local option elections have
produced an interesting situation in
the village OF Wexford, which is To-
Gated at a point where four counties
adjoin. Benzie and Nlanistee coun-
ties did not vote on local option, but
Grand Traverse and Wexford counties
did, the latter going dry" and Grand
Traverse wet"
Willis Sanford, Wexford village
saloonkeeper, will have to move his
place of business only few rods 10
leave the county of Wexford, and To-
Tase m conty had also ana Gfam
Sanford could have moved into either
Manistee or Benzie counties without
leaving the village.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
ADMIRAL EVANS DOING WELL
IS THE LATEST BULLETIN

PAso RoBLEs. HOT SPRINGS. CAL.
April 1t.-Surgeon Mcdonald and Dr.
L. f.. Phillips to-day issued the fol-
lowing bu1letin:
Admiral Evans is doing we'll. He
suffered some pain In his left knee
yesterday, which kept him con-
fined to his room and will also
make 1t necessary for him to re-
main quiet. This, however, is
due to the treatment that Is fol-
lowed at the springs, and we do
not believe will in any way retard
his recovery"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
/ WAS COLD-BLOODED MURDER
Thurman 40 Admits In Statement Left
Denying His Former Confession.
especial to The Times Dispatch.

Especial TO the Ilnes- Dispatch
NORFOLK, VA, April lin state
ment issued after they had examined
tile manuscript left by eLo c. Thur
man, executed for the murder of Wal
ter p. Dolsen. Attorney James G. Mar
tin, Sergeant John +, Lawler and
Charles G. Kizer declare that the state
ment is confession of the dead man
stating that Dolsen was murdered IN
cold blood while asleep in bed; that
Dolsen was in no wise to blame; that
Dolsen was perfect gentleman, and
that his former confession was fiction
Father Walsh knew what was In the
confession.
The details Of the. confession, Were
not made public, the dead man leav-
ing the manuscript to be published and
sold for the benefit of his mother.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
POWER PLANT is BURNED
Damage of $4,000 to the Plant al
Washington and Lee University.
rspecialto The Times -Dlspatch,l

LEXINGTON. VA, April 1.-THE
ington and Lee University was par
TALLY destroyed by fire last night Thn
alarm was given at midnight, and
when the hremen got to the building
1t was enveloped in flames The dam
age is estimated at $4,000; partially
covered by insurance.
The machinery of the lighting and
heating apparatus Is supposed to be
only slightly Injured. The upper story
Of the building together with the car ca,
origin, OF the fire is unknown,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
Given 100000 for a Hand,
rsnecial to The Times-DIspntch,


4 NORFOLK, VA. April 11.--A A,
Oneil, as the best friend of his daugh-
ter Vivian, who was recently run down
by trolley car necessitating the ann
putaton or one hand, was to-day
awarded $4,000 damages in the Circuit
Court. The suit was tor 100000. A
motion for n new trial was made.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
DIR. A,,EsDURY is INDICTED
FOR MURDER Or HIS WIFE

Especial to The Times-D Dispatchl
BOSTON. MASS, April I.--Dr. Wal
ter r. Amcsbury, of Milford, Mass, has
been indicted by the Norfolk county
grand jury for the murder of his wife
Mrs. Anna b, Amesbury, former music
teacher at Danville. Va.
The crime was committed at the Hyde
Park home of the victims mother last
Christmas Day, where Mrs. Amesbury
was visiting during the holidays.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
Tha Outln,vn Ronted.

MANILA. April ll.--A despatch to the
constabulary from Rayambong reports
that the detachment sent out against
Lingay. the outlaw leader, whose band
treaclrerously murdered II policeman, has
been attacked anaSa sharp fight ended in
the rout of the outlaws, who left nine
dead,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
WILL. POTrER rs DROWNED
AT I<ILNIAItNOCI< WHARF,
Ispccla, ia Thc rimes- pispatch.1

SpocIal to rhe Tlmes- Dspatch.l
HllMARNCC.ll. VA, April l1,.-,WiNl
II, Potter was drowned last night att
in the cabin and went on deck about
$40. and Is supposed to have fallen
overheard, His companions could not
find his Until this morning, His body
was dragged for, and found near the
edge of his boat. Mr.. Potter was the
son OF Captain w, D. Potter, OF Nor
county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
GOES AMUCK WITH GUN
Fort Worth Citizen I<ill. One Man and
Two Others Arc Dying.

FORT WORTH, TEN. April IL
Ike S. Wright, we'll known citizen Of
North Fort Worth, armed with a
double barrelled shotgun, ran amuck
tonight, and as a result, one man Is
dead and Chief of Police Montgomery
and eX-Chief Horton are dying.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
BANNED GETS THIRTY YEARS
Mnn sixty Years Old and Estimated to
Bc Worth 100000, Convicted.

BRISTOL, VA, April 11.---Luke Ban
ner, a wealthy lumberman, who was
tried at Boone, N. c.. this week for the
murder recently of A. j. Cline, whom
lie shot to death at Banners Elk a few
weeks ago, was adjudged guilty of muir
der In the second degree and sentenced
to thirty years In the penitentiary
Banner Is sixty years old and is estl-
mated to be worth 100000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
Reach Hargis Denied Rail.

JACKSON, ky. Aprn 1l,-The mo-
tion for bail for Beach Hargis charged
with the murder of his father Judge
James Harsis, was denied to-day by
Judge Adams.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12

Chairman Dohcrty rules that voter
may vote any particular portion of
ticket Tuesday md scratch rest,
lenying pledge undisturbed, and 1t
Will be counted; that is, he mny vote
for Mayor ana scratch all rest of
ticket, leaving pledge, aud ticket
will be counted for Mayor. He may,
on the other hand. vote for proper
number of candidates for either
branch of Council and scratch rest
of ticket, except pledge, with the
same result. UNDER NO CIRCU1I-
STAN CES MUST THE PLEDGE BE
SCRATCHED, OR THE BALLOT
WOULD THEN DE VOID.
MONDAY:
Final rally at Sanger Hall, p.
NJ.
TUESDAY,;
Battle of the ballots from sum
rise to sunset. Receiving of re-
turns ut Sanger Hall, . l.. NJ.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
PENNSYLVANIA PRIMARIES

Many Contcats and the Results In
Doubt-Local Option an Issue.
PHILADELPHIA, PA, April IL
The primary elections of all political
parties in Pennsylvania We're held
Acontinucd on Fifth Page,)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12

Hartford for Practice Ship.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE iart-
ford will be placed in commission about
April IL at Norfolk for duty as a prac-
tce ship for the naval academy,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
HALL TOO SMALL
To HOLD CROWD
Mccarthy and Richardson
Speak in City Auditorium
to Clay Ward Voters.
MAYOR is SARCASTIC
In HIS REFERENCES
Declares Opponent Has No Plat
form, and Is Unable to Dis
'cuss Matters Pertaining to
City Government-The
Judge Makes Sharp
Reply.
Final Features Of
City Campaign

Next to last Joint debate between
mnyornlty candidates ut City Audi
tOrium Inst night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
Two Killed by Falling Signs,
Three Drowned and Fears
for Many Missing.
CHILDSWEPT FROM ROOF
OF FIVE STORY HOUSE
New York Harbor Swept by Gale
Blowing Forty Miles an Hour,
and Small Boats Borne to
Shore or Swamped.
Heavy Weather
at Sea.

YEw YORK, April 1l.-Five men
are known to have lost theig'
Ill lives, a. number of boatmen
" are reported missing, and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
Replies We're So Numerous
That Fraudulent Scheme
Was Highly Profitable,
MAN ARRESTED HERE;
SON In BALTIMORE
Latter Captured as Result o
Clever Rusc on Part Of Deputy
Murphy--Thousand Of Tell
tale Letters Found in
the Possession OF
Former.

WV WITH. perhaps, 10000 telltale
w letters in the possession of
NA/ the postal authorities as evil
Wv dence against him, Christie
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-12
His Friends, by Clever Work,
Get Through Resolutions
Indorsing Him.
EFFORT TO INSTRUCT
DISTRICT MEN FAILS
Leader of the Governors Forces,
Through the Minority Report,
Works in Vain to Extend
Instructions to Dele
gates from the
Districts.

y YEw YORK, April n.-Governor
IN Charles E. Hughes was indorsed
Nj as New York's Republican can
1 didate for President by that
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-12-17
Resulted Fatally.

The REGISTER last week gave a
brief account of an accident of an &C.
cident to Mrs. Margaret Hsnsell. who
was struck by a B & o. train near
Vanclevesville. Mrs Hensell was on
her way from Martinsburg to her
home near Kesrneysville, when the
engine of fast passenger train No. 5
struck her team as she was passing
over the tracks on the road leading 10
Shepherdsto vn. The buggy in which
she was seated was struck sqnarely
1t was completely wrecked and Mrs.
Hensell was thrown distance Of sew
enty feet. She was at once taken to
Martinsburg and placed in the hospit.
al, and though it was at first hoped
she would recover, the shock was 30
great and her internal injuries 30 Sc
we're that fatal result ensued. She
died in the hospital Monday morning
Mrs. Hensell, who was 19 years of
age, is survived by her husband and
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. 81.
Locke, OF Berkeley county. Also by
three brothers and four sisters, among
the latter being Mrs Charles Henry
and Mrs. William Fellers, Of Jefferson
county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-12-17
heath OF A Good woman.

Mra. Annie Mckee, wife of Mr..
Maybe McKee, died at her home
near VancIevesville, Berkeley county,
last Saturday night. after bret Ill
ness from bronchitis, following an at
tack of asthma. The news of the
death of this good woman brought sor-
row to wide circle OF friends in both
Jefferson and Berkeley counties, and
was a shock to many in Shepherds
town, who had not known of her Ill
ness. Mrs. Mckee had been sick for
a week or more from asthma, but her
condition was not regarded as serious
until Thursday, when bronchitis set
in, and in her weakened condition. she
was not able to resist the disease, pass
ing away Saturday night soon after y
o'clock. In the death Of Mrs. Mckee
one of the best women IN our commun'
lty has gone to her reward. she was
born in Martinsburg "a years ago, her
parents being the late lamented Mr..
and Mrs. John Keplinger, and all her
life was spent In Jefferson and Berke-
lev counties. All who knew her
loved her. With every womanly VIZ
tue, OF lovable aud amlable disposition,
kindhearted and thoughtful, she was
true Christian, exemphfying In her
daily lite the religion she protested.
She Was for many years member OF
the Lutheran Church of Shepherds
town-a useful, helpful member-and
In her death the church suffers grea
loss. For forty years Mrs. Mckee
was a loving and faithful helpneet to
her husband, and their married lite
was most happy one. Their home
was hospitable and cheerful abode,
ard many friends and neighbors will
miss the genial welcome that she Was
ever ready to extend. Besides the
bereaved husband, che is survived by
tour sons and three daughters: Hugh,
Howard and Walter, at home, and
Guy, OF Martinsburg Mrs. D r Hud-
gel, and Misses Bessie and Katie at
home. She leaves also the following
brothers and sisters: j. Fred anu
Chas. D. Keplinger and Miss NJ. q
Keplinger OF Snepherdstown Mrs
Kate Orndorf, of Texas and Mrs.
Hattie Hill, OF New York. The faml
ly have the deep sympathy of many
friends In the great loss that has come
to them. Tue funeral service Was
held at the home OF the deceased on
Tuesday morning, being conducted by
her pastor, Rev. DR.. Il. @. Halthcox
The body was laid to rest In ElmWood
Cemetery, Snepherdstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-12-17
Wood to Burn.

Our first experience in handling this
popular line has been most gratifying
Our prices are right and the varied as.
sortment. consisting of handkerchief
and glove boxes, sewing baskets, pow
der jars, hair receivers picture frames
and pictures, panels, smoking sets, ash
trays, ink stands, tabourettes, waste
baskets, necktie holders and towel
racks, hat-pin holders, napkin rings,
etc., gives anyone an opportunity OF Sc
lectlng useful presents from this stock
Prices &c to 81 90.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-12-17
OTHER DEATHS.

Mrs. Sarah Virginia Russell, be.
loved wife Of Jesse j. Russell, depart
ed this lite on December 10, 1908,
aged 26 years, 8 months and IA days
Three years ago last spring sue be-
came happy bride on bright April
day in the home Of her father, J. S
Feezer, near Shenandoah Junction.
Last winter a severe cold so affected
her lungs as to develop consumption
and cause her young and hopeful life
TO go out so soon. She Was con-
6rmed member of the Lutheran
Church, and her faith in Christ brought
her the peace OF God in her aft,
Her obsequles were held in the Pres
byterian Church at Shenandoah juno
ton, OF which her husband is de-
voted member, on Saturday, and were
conducted by Revs. Haithcox and 81.
Ter, pastors OF Mr.. and Mrs. Russell.
To the bereaved husband and sisters
and brothers and parents we offer our
sincere coincidence. d.
From a newspaper published at
Sedgwick, Kansas, we note an account
of the death of Mr.. Henry Snyder,
only SOD OF Mr.. VIM. M. Snyder, for
merly of this place. HIS death Was
caused by a cancer, from which he
had suffered for year past. He was
pl ominent merchant of Sedgwick,
having been general manager of a
large hardware company, and Was
very highly regarded In that commun
ity. MI. Snyder was born near Duf-
fields, this county, in 1868, and was
As years of age, lacking Six days, when
he died. He is survived by his wife,
who was formerly Miss Fanny Kenne-
DIV, and to whom he was married In
lola, Kansas, in 1888 also his father
and sister. He was buried In Arkan'
sas City.
Mrs. Mary E .Payton, whose hus'
band, John Payton, is a fireman on
the Norfolk & Western Railway, ia.
tally shot herself last week. She was
cleaning a revolver at her home IN
Hagerstown, when it was accidentally
discharged and the bullet pierced her
breast, causing wound from which
she died on Friday. Mrs Psyton
was % years old. The family former
ly lived in Shenandoah, Va.
Henry Hollida, the seven-year-cld
son and only child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Hollida, died at their home at
Scrabble last Saturday evening from
tonsilitls. The funeral was held on
Tuesday. Rev. W. A. Lytle officiating,
and the body was inferred in Elm
wood Cemetery.
Mr. Albert Cockreil, a well-known
resident of Bolivar, this county, died
last week after long illness from
cancer, aged Is years He was former.
ly a school teacher, but in recent
years had been employed at the Shen-
andoah pulp mill.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-12-17
Toilet andManicure Pieces.

This includes line too large TO en-
umerate all the kinds and pieces, but
consists of such toilet articles that are
in everyday use and which can be
bought separately, manicure scissors,
buffers, nail enamels and polishes.
orange sticks, pumice, puff, powder and
cold cream jars, soap boxes, talcum
powder jars, nail and flesh brushes,
wash rags and towels. soaps. etc.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-12-17
Shaving Sets and Mirrors.

Our line Of shaving outfits excels
anything we have ever had in point Of
beauty and excellence. Shaving out
fits, consisting of mug and brush and
strop, and others with mirrors, hand
some triple mirrors in brdseye maple,
mahogany and oak, with the finest
French plate mirrors. Shaving acces-
series such as strops, lather brushes,
mugs, soaps, shaving lotions, wash rags.
etc Prices in this line run from &c to
IS 90.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-12-17

The fremen's fair will begin in the
town hall next Thursday night, Christ
mas eve, and it gives promise Of being
very successful. Many valuable artl-
Giles have already been contributed
and will be disposed of during the
fair, among them being buggy and
a sewing machine. Supper and oys.
tiers will be served each night and
every effort will be made to entertain
visitors. The public should be liber-
al in their patronage of the fremen,
as the money is to be used for their
proposed new hall.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-12-17
Comb and Brush Sets.

Not alone for beauty but for service,
mirrors Of true" French plate, and
brushes made of the best French bris-
tie, finished in silver and ormula, and
some with highly decorated china backs,
alligator (the new kind) and various
others styles Prices for the ordinary
comb and brush at 25c up to $1,000 for
the finer ones