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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-03-26
Love and a
Death Trap
BY Charles Sloan Reid

A''bSi 'sh ~ ''HFiH H. '
Polly Blake was sittiug on a
puucheon stool. milking q o~ne-horned
cow. 4 man stood "a few feet behind
hor with his back against the fence.
He was quite dilfcr"ul from Polly
! kind. as any stranger might have
guessed. lie was a town man-Poiiy
was It mountain girl
Polly. said the man, that co"
! worries me. ] think. since she cannot
have a uniform pair of horns, it
would be much better if she had none
at All. What do you think about it?'
Yes. I think she'd look better with
out any. less'n she had two. But |
reckon she couldn't help losin the
other one
she fell into a blind ditch and
broke it off tryin' to get out.
Her task was soon finished, and
Polly arose from the milking stool
Gordon advanced to take the pail So
they walked along together, she in her
simple nature unable 70 conceal her
hearts growing fondness for this
stranger, and he apparently pleased
with her manifested liking.
Later. when the evening meal was
finished: and Gordon. with the Blake
family. sat nea the fireplace. he enter
tanning the rest with stories OF travel
and incidental anecdotes. the appari-
ton of n head and shoulders at an
open window near where Polly sat
caused the narrator to pause in one
of his stories. The head and shoul-
ders were those OF "A stout young
mountaineer.
Al the pause in Gordon's story. Polly
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-03-26
Chinese Students Abroad.

The board OF education has asked
the Thorns to order the Chinese stu
dents abroad, who are now maintained
at the government expense for a short
course of study, to further pursue
their studies for another five years
and then they will be duly examined,
and If they pass they may be granted
a suitable title and appointments. I'm
perial sanction has been given to the
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Mercury.
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All Regular.

Yes; the duke loves me for myself
alone"
BAH"
But he does. Here are afidavits to
that effect, duly drawn up and wit
messed by his solicitor"
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Evolution in Literature.

best seller"
The Modern Lit'ry Gent-First I was
struck by "A thought. l epigramiZed the
thought, sket"hed the epigram, play
lied the sketch, novelized the play ana
advertised the novel.-Illustrated Bits.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-03-26
Oldest Rabbi in America.

Rev. Abraham Isaac TRACER. 1O3. OF
New York. is the oldest rabbi in Amer.
lea. He says he does not borrow
trouble ard that he eats and drinks
what and VIXEN lie likes. He has
smoked for over So years.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-03-26
HoW'S This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hairs
Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +. j. Cheney
for the last Is years. and believe him perfectly hon
orabie in all business transactions and financially
able TO carry out any obligations made by his frm.
WALpING, KrNNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price IS cents per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-03-26
A Rank MonycoddIe.

Come up to the camp for a week.
guides"
Really, old chap, II couldn't shoot
a guide"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-03-26
PATENTS.
List Of Patents Issued Last Week to
Northwestern Inventors.

Reported by Lothrop & Johnson,
patent lawyers. GIL Pioneer Press
building, st. Paul, Mimi: A q. Gale,
Alberta, Mimi, portable lavatory; J.
j. Conrad, Luverne, Mimi, corn pillow
shovel: f. b. Gulzow. F%landreau, S.
d.. concrete mixer: G. o. Helvig, Daw-
son. Mimi, car Gcor; l.. S. Under,
Mankato, Mimi, hens nest: |. B. Par
sons, Bathgate, N. d., w~ashboiler; P.
o. Peterson. Winona, S. d.. gate
fastener.
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A Worthy Custodian.

My man, here's a nickel. DON'T
spend it foolishly.'
Il won't, sir. I'll invest part of it
in a good newspaper, an inspect de
business chances"
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yes; she started in life as a poor
shop girl
And now?"
Now she's a Saleslady!"
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Relic of the Past.

so, woman. you treasure another
mans photograph
Don't be foolish, Henry. This is a
portrait of yourself, when you had
hair"
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II Cures While You Wall

Aliens Foot-Ease is a certain cure for
hot, sweating, callous, and swollen, aching
feet. Sold by all Druggists. Price 25c. Don't
Address Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
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There is this about a conscience:
When it does hurt, it isn't nearly so
painful as a boil.
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Who'll Compel Il?

1T has been decided that babies
must pay fare on the transatlantic
steamers"
"S'pose a baby d~eclinesT"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-03-26

Accidents win happen and a girl
might just as well get used to having
her heart broken once In a while.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-03-26

It's easy to be pious when the chill.
dren are asleep and the n~eighbors
have left town.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-03-26

You couldn't broaden out some men
by running over them with a steam
roller.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-03-26

A man usually gets what is coming
to him when the postman calls.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-03-26

You may have observed that oppor.
tunity doesn't use a hammer when Il
knocks.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-03-26

LET'S HAVE ANOTHER CAN OF THAT
CANADA SAP MAPLE SYRUP
before the pancake season is over.
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Small boys are divided into two
classes-the bad ones n the lead
ones.
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Infinite love would be a mockery
without infinite hatred OF things that
harm.
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BASEBALL. UNIFORMS, BATS, BALLS,
Masks. Gloves. etc. Catalogue Free.
Kennedy Bros. Arms CO., st. Paul, MINI
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lse ACRES NORTH DAKOTA LAND FREE
WIN locate, II YOU buy the adjoining 1uar-
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CURED IN 9 TO IA DAYS.
PAZ0 Is guaranteed tn cure any case
of Itching, Blind. bleeding or Protruding Piles in
6to IA days or money refunded. Soc.
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Mrs. Wtnslow's Soothing Syrup.
FOR children teethibg, softens the gums, reduces in.
uammat,on AllAys pain. cures wind collie. csc . bottle
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-03-26

U. 8. DIP, WASH AND DISINFECTANT
The Best and Cheapest.
1 GALLON MAKES 100 GALLONS.
Dip, wash or spray, l gal. 75c; 3 gal. s2.25:
) gals. So. Write for 81 page booklet.
Ship us YOU Hides. Furs. Pelts. Wool etc
n. w. Hide & Fur Co.. Minneapolis. MINI.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-03-26
! AM >7
4 MOTHER

How many American women in
lonely homes to-day long for this
blessing to come into their lives, and
to be able to utter these words, but
because of some organic derange-
ment this happiness is denied them.
Every woman interested in this
subject should know that prepara-
ton for healthy maternity is
ACCOMPLISHED bY the usa of
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ANNUAL STATEMENT
For the Year Ending December 3fst,
A. D. 1907,
INSURANCE COMPANY OF N. A.,
u the conditions and affairs OF tn

Organized under the laws OF the State Of
Pennsylvania, made to the Commits
sioner OF Insurance OF the State OF
South Dakota pursuant to the laws
thereof. President. charles Platt. Sec
rotary. Greville r. Fryer. Incorporated,
April II. lToI. Commenced business as
an association, 1892. Home office. Do
Walnut street. Philadelphia. Pa.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-03-26

For Thirty years Lydia E.. INK
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
andhas positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, ~fatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness ornervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-03-26

The people of Forest City want the
old mail line between that place and
Pierre Te-eStablished. Years ago. the
old stage line with all its bravery Of
four-horse Concord coaches operated
between Pierre and Bismarck, with
Forest City on the line.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-03-26
LYDIA e. PlNkHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

Mrs. Maggie (Iilmer, Of West
Union, S. C.,writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
~ was greatly rundown in health
from a weakness peculiar to my sex,
when Lydia E. Pinkham' 8 Vegetable
Compound was recommended to me. 1t
not only restored me to perfect health,
but to my delight l am a mother"
Mrs. Josephine Hall, of Bardstown,
KY, writes:
- was a very great sufferer from
female troubles, and my physician failed
to help me. Lydia z. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound not only restored me
to perfect health, but l am o a proud
mother"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-03-26

The store of the Union County In
vestment company at Elk Point was
entered by burglars and a fur coat, d
suit Of clothing and twelve pairs OF
shoes were stolen. 1t is the genera
opinion that it was the work of local
persons familiar with the surround
ings.
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South Dakota
General State News ParaSraDhcd.

Morris II. Quick of Missouri, reput-
ed to be a millionaire, has just invest
ed 10000 in the Hinsey hay ranch
west of Vermillion, comprising a tract
of 300 acres. A few months ago this
same land sold for about $4,000.
The Huron city election will take
place April l. Neil Mckay will sue.
coed himself as mayor. There are two
candidates for city clerk and two for
assessor. There is likely to be small
contention for aldermanic berths in
the various wards.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-01-22

New York. Jan. 21.-The cotton market
had q sharp break during today's session
with the close barely steady at net de-
cline Of is to rs points. Sales were esti-
mated at 100000 bales.
The market opened steady but irregular
at q decline Of three points to an advance
81 three points. the gains being due to bet
tar cables than expected while losses were
the result Of heavy realizing under which
khe active months soon showed net loss
o. eight to thirteen points. Reports Of a
further cut in the price Of cotton goods, OF
q hitch In the labor settlement at Lanca-
ahire, and predictions of an increased inter-
Tor movement owing to heavier offerings
at the advance, encouraged selling on the
decline but after touching l1.45 for March
the market rallied to within three or four
points Of last nights finals on renewed bull
support and covering
Offerings increased around ! .54 for
March, however, and during the afternoon
the market was very nervous and unsettled
and what seemed to be heavy profit taking
while on a scale down stop loss middlings
were uncovered and the close was within a
point or two OF the lowest on the active
months.
evening up in proportion for the census
report expected at the opening on Thursday
morning was probably one of the factors
although rumors concerning the showing OF
this report were generally bullish. South
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-01-22

Chicago, Jan. 2i.-lAn active demand for
cash wheat strengthened the wheat market
cry was up M@hc. Corn was x q Nc high
err. Oats were up Nc. Provisions were TN q
10000 lower.
of liberal receipts in the Northwest and
q comparatively weak market at Liverpool
Later the market became firm in sympathy
receipts next week and an excellent de-
mand for cash wheat at all markets In this
country. An influential bull was the prin-
cipal buyer late in the day. The market
May opened X csc lower at s1.O1% to
sl.o2, advanced TO s1.osh OK and closed
ciearances Of wheat and flour were equal
to 334,S00 bushels.
The worlds visible supply as shown ny
Primary receipts S25, 200 bushels, against
921,000 on the same day last year. mimi
eapolis, Duluth ana Chicago reported re-
and 1871 one year ago.
Mid weather throughout the corn belt,
ana and Illinois caused strength in the
corn market sentiment being bulltsh all
day Small local receipts were also q
strengthening influence. The market clos
May opened h@Nc higher at sos to
e0hc, advanced to e0&c and closed az
coz a NC. Local receipts were us cars.
with two Of contract grade.
Trade in oats was quiet and the market
was firm in sympathy with corn and be-
cause Of small local receiDts-
May opened Nc higher at S4%c sold
between 54k and 54&c and closed at
54%c. Local receipts were 23s cars.
Provisions were week. hecause OF re-
ceipts of live hogs which were In excess
Of expectations. At the close May pork
was off 20c at s1s.S7h: Lard was down
IN a 10c at S7.Ss. Ribs were 10@12Mc
lower at $7.o0@S7.
Estimated receipts for tomorrow: Wheat
40 cars; corn 4s2 cars: oats $50 cars; hogs
$1,000 head.
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THE STOCK MARKET

New York. Jan. 2i.--The sudden weaken
ing OF the stock market In the last few
It's imprssion on the tome Of the At trsnssc-
lions all day today. The heavy unloading
Of stocks at that time was accepted as
significant Of the conviction Of those who
had beep buying stocks largely on the ad-
vance In speculative spirit that the rise IN
prices Aad reached is present feasible lin
There were apparent at times efforts to
nurse the market and arrest the declining
tendency and TO Invite renewed purchases
from outside sources which further that
purpose but the Dreponderance OF speculat-
i've liquidation over the absorptive power of
the market could not be concealed. A
check to the violent break In American
smelling after IT had sold down to 6sh. at
from me .sos the
stock which lifted 1t sharply above last
nights closing prices. The growing dull
liable index Of the part played BY the cover
ing of short contracts In bringing II about:
Professional followers of the market. fond
operations, were confident In their expecta-
tion Of a considerable reaction In the mar
ket based on the rule that following the
rial recovery in prices is likely to be
followed by q prolonged sagging tendency
The demonstration Of the Limitation on
new demand for stocks to be looked for as
an effect Of the growing redundancy Of the
money market helped to confirm these
views Other developments were mace
food for the same opinions.l after the man
ner Of speculative markets with definite
price tendency the one established.
report was current that j. r. morgan was
weeks and the bears drew auguries from
this unconfirmed report that important OPP
erations looking to the further rehabilita-
ton Of stock prices were not to be expect
washington dispatches were considerSd
unfavorable TO an advance in prices which
said that the governments case against
rHs soon and that additional executive
documents were TO be looked for at an ear
iy day offering new contentious again cor
porations.
the floor of Congress to the plan OF lenien-
cy towards the coal carrying railroads py
the department Of Justice pending the suits
clauses of the interstate commerce law
amendments As these were developments
which affect particularly stocks wnicn
have been made conspicuous Instruments OF
the speculation for the considerable rise IN
prices, which has lately occurred. they were
Of the greater effect In weakening tae
tone OF the market. The continued fali In
was of no effect In holding prices Of stocks
as the enormous reflex OF funds from the
country's circulation is becoming porten-
tously significant Of the extent OF the oe-
The United. States Steel stocks showed
relative power OF resistance TO the depres-
sion for the greater part Of the DAY. re-
ports of a determination arrived ct by the
general steel trade advisory committee 70
maintain prices Of steel products were OF
some effect on the stocks. The whole list
sold off late in the day and closed weak
not far from the lowest.
Bonds were irregular. Total sales par val
ue s3, 100, 900. United States bonds were UNI
changed on call.
crnarSfa STOCK LIST.
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F. f tombstone & Co.
Cotton Merchants and Exporters
Cotton Bought in Alabama and Missiappi
Branch Offices Troy and DOhaa Ala and jackson Miss

Cuba IS -. -. V.... ..... .1osk
Distiliers' Sec. SIS -. 80. ...... 73h
Erie prior lien - 80. 80. ...... s4h
Hooking Valley 4izs 80. 80. ..... look
Japan AIS cert. .... 80. .... 81. Se&
do. End. Ser. 80. zee. Sea-. So
L. q N. Unified Is -. $50. see. .... 9S%
Manhattan con gold a. 80. .... =. %
Mexican Central A. $50. .... ...... 74k
do. list. Inc 80. 80. .... .... 15k
Mis-, K. q Texas 4s 80. 49,. ...... 90
Nat. R. r. Of NJ. CON 4 81. 80. :. Is
N. Z. Central gen. AIS .... ....s.... 81
N J. Central gen. Sc 80. see. $685.. 80
Northern Pacific 10 80. .... 80. %
do. IS .... ss.... 69h
Norfolk & West con-. Is ....f..,. .. s5h
Oregon Short Line rfdg. Is .... e. So
Penn. CIV. 3ks 49, 80. .... =. s3&
Reading gen. IS 80. s.ss s... 80
st. l. & l. NJ con. IS go. s..... 10TH
st. I. & g. r. fg. As 49,. s..s $685.. 73h
st. l.. Swest. con, zs So. ss.s &C.. 65A
Seaboard Air Line 4s .... .... 80. 50
southern Pacific 4s 80. .... .. -
do. LIST Is. cert. ... 30
Southern Ry. So s..s.. ~
Texas & Pacific lists .... ... Lilo
Toll, s. l.. w. - ..ss .... ss.... q
Union Pacific 4s -. s..s .ss. ''.' ssE
do. cv - $50. 49,. ssh
y. 8. Steel End. IS ."... $50
WaDash ISIS 80. 80. ''.'lOe
DO. deb: B.. -. go. ... '''' -
western Nd. - ... s'..'. %
Wheeling & L. Erie Is 80. go. .... 72K
Wisconsin Central Is 49,. go. &C.. S3h
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NEW YORK BONDS.

U. S. refundng 2s registered ..1o4
do. coupon 80. -. '.'s LOO
u. 8. 30. registered ..... look
do. coupon -. s.....1O1
u. New As. registered. go. .11Sh
do. coupon sSss ss. lEhl3
American Tobacco 4B ..ss.... 6hh
do. IS 80. ...s sS's ''.' '...101 II
Atchison gen. IS 80. %
do. adjustment 4s .... ss
Att Coast Line Is 80. -. ...... 88K
Baltimore g. Ohio Is ,... .... $50 9Sh
do. AIS -. -. .s.. ...... 9tA
brooklyn r. T. CIV. 4s .... o..s 80. II
Central of Georgia bs ..'...1O0H
do 1st Inc 80. ..s. ...s ...... 10
do End Inc 80. .s.. 49,. ...... 4Gh
do. Sd Inc ssss ss's "ssss. az
Chesa. & Ohio ans 80. s... ..10l
Chicago & Alton Shs GO
C. b. Q. new 4s ..s... "a
C. r. l. &P. r. r. Is 60A
do col Sc ..s' -. s''.'. So
c. c. C. & st. l. gen. 4S s.ss ..'. ...s 90 y
Col Industrial 5S .sss ssss s''' -
Col Midland Is $3.50 pssS gsss sSss 90
Col & Southern - ~ ssposs szs.SS ss&
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THE METAL MARKETS.

New York Jan. 21.-The London tin mar
ket was / pound lower at 1924 pounds IS
for spot and 1875 pounds los for futures, Lo-
cally the market but a shade higher on the
average quotations ranged from 27.s2h
to $27. s1h.
Copper was lower at 60 pounds 15s for
spot and SO pounds IS for futures in the
London market. Locally no change was
reported with the market quiet at $13 $50
s14 90 for lake; s13 .62k q $13. S7h for
electrolytic, and casting at $1S.s7h q
$1S.62h.
Lead was a shade higher in London at
Il pounds los. Locally the market was
quiet and unchanged at $3.70@$3.75.
Spelter declined 2s Sd to p pounds in
London. The local market was unchanged
at S4.450$4.55.
The English iron market was unchanged
to a shade higher with standard foundry
quoted at 4es Sd and Cleveland warrants
at ATS 10hd. Locally no change was report
ed: No. foundry northern SIT IS " SIS rs;
No. s17.75QS1s.25: No ! foundry South
srn and No. foundry Southern soft SIS. 90
@e1s.5os
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ern news was more or less conflicting. Ace
cording to official reports Southern spot
markets were Nc lower to Nc higher, gen.
orally unchanged.
The local bull leader I'm an interview re-
iterated his expectations OF much higher
prices but IT was generally believed that the
bull clique was a heavy seller for profits
during the day.
. Receipts at the ports today 1891 bales.
against 43172 last week and e4,913 last
year. For the week $4,000 bales, against
253,322 hast week and 2ss,15s last year. To-
DAYS receipts at New Orleans 1854 bales,
against 1910 last year and at Houston
9,004 bales, against le,207 last year.
Futures opened steady and closed bare
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NEW YORK DRY GOODS.

New York. jan 21.-The dry goods mar
ket was excited during the day by an an
nouncement that large New York mer-
chant had cut the price Of bleached goods
Nc below the price named recently by a
Chicago firm. Large sales have been made
the new basis. Agents revised the four
four bleached goods today a basis vary
ing from Is to 20 per cent. below the top
prices OF last year. Cotton yarns are firm
The export trade with South America
is improving. Many large buyersNare In the
market and more trade is passing. /,
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-01-22
THREE BOMBS EXPLODE.
Activity Of sO-called Black Hand Gang
is Atteated

ACTIVITY OF SO-caNe0 Black Hand Gangn
In Attested.
New York. Jan. 21.-The explosion
of three bombs today attested to the
activity of the so-called Black Hand
gangs which extort money from the
Italians in this city.
One bomb was exploded, evidently
by mistake, in front Of the Home Gar
den settlement at 116th Street and First
Avenue. 1t blew in the doors ana win
dows and smashed every window in
several tenement blocks across the
street. but injured no one. Another
bomb was exploded in the hallway of
tenement in East 18th Street the
owner OF which had received letters
demanding $1,000. The building was
damaged, but the tenants were unin-
iured.
A milk wagon ran over a third bomb
which was lying in East 149th Street.
1t exploded and partially demolished
the wagon. The driver was unhurt.