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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-06-19
A window full Of embroideries and
any of them 10 cents per yard.
...,, ~ WEBB BROTHERS.


- K . a. UnansWsrable. r.. ,. y.
: vicious circle IL a term often used
In the medical world. An example; of
its psychological use applied. to: argu-
ment may be found in Joseph A. SEQ
ville's book, '"Old Merchants Of New
York City" }s,. .<.ss ~ II; -,
Tom, tho son Of a wealthy man, was
q great. faxorite with all who knew
him, but he heartily detested business.
a merchant Of New York had hired
him as 8 bookkeeper at q high salary.
Nevertheless Tom got into the habit
Ct reaching the ONCE later and later,
until finally he got there about 2 in
the afternoon. When this state Of af-
fairs had gone on for q week, the mer-
chant demonstrated. :s.
..But, my dear SIR" returned Tom,
chow can come any earlier? 1 don't
get my breakfast until II ...te
5ass''''But get your breakfast earlier"
Flow can u? i don't get up till IL"
''.rhen get up earlier '.s5, s$
'.How can T. pleaded Tom, "when
! don't 90 to bed until daylight7''
In the face Of such convincing argu-
ment there was nothing to be said.
The Dot Over the q !"
The small letter .''i' was formerly
written without the dot. The dot was
introduced In the fourteenth century
to disting uish '.i'' from s.e' IN hasty
and indistinct writing. The letter ,"i'
~ y %
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-06-19
PLANT A TREE.

Plant tree, my brother, plant a tree,
In each living, breathing limb .,
o., Grand, noble, inspiring;
Is a lesson wrough for thee,
Plant tree, my brother, plant q tree.
Plant tree, my brother, plant q tree.
1 Though the first from OF its bough
:. You may not eat, anyhow,
Some one else refreshed shall be,
Plant a tree, my brother, plant: a tree.
Plant a tree my brother, plant q tree:
From it lofty. thoughts shall rise.
= Towering toward the azure skies,
AS your soul toward Eternity,... -. -.
Plant tree my brother, plant . tree.
lima Lloyd Leach, Broncho, N. D.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-06-19
p. p. Edwords, writing from the
Solomon Islands to the Steele Ozone,

says y y \. "a b t,5 @% IS MI y. {,
\. "The natives seem to be constantly
at war between the various tribes, and
from the ship we were able to see t
battle in which bows and arrows,
spears and clubs were used. One of
the hill tribes took advantage Of the
fact that most of the men of the
coast tribe near where we had cast
anchor, had come to the boat, and the
hill men attacked their village. There
was a burrying ashore and for awhile
the battlers were in plain view and it
was had a good opportunity to see
their mode Of warfare. I suppose sew
eral were killed., and undoubtedly
eaten. 81. +, ~.. n
One Of the chiefs came aboard and
he was most magnificent specimen
of manhood. He, was fully six feet
tall, very straight, with bushy hair.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-06-19

IA IIlYIlRY Nothing gives you. a
II .9n.... fresh start in the
morning like a cold shower bath.
] Needle Showers, adjustable to any
!. bath tub, this week only $1.00.
...... fiNMEY'S Drug Store.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-06-19

See the nice line of Pure Aluminium
ware In the window at Wolbert Hard
ware Co. Come in and look it over.
You will want come soon anyway.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-06-19
FIRST SHOOT FOR
VASE Held FRIDAY
LARGE NUMBER OF MARKEsMEN
=" SHOWED UP At RANGE FOR
>.s PRACTICE.
Contest for the Gun Will Last for En-.
tire Season-Some Fair Showings
Made Friday. j., -.

A large number of the members of
the Bismarck Gun club were at the
range Friday evening when the reg
ular weekly shoot was held.
In the score beloy the first set Of
rs was in the contest for the cup
that has been offered for the best
record, and was presented by the
Hunter Arms Co.;
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-06-19

probably make the trip on the boat.
The Bismarck Commercial Club
band may make the trip with the
representatives. '%~. ,s#=:'s}t
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-06-19

An especial bargain in a slightly
used piano of standard make. Fine
case and tone, Telephone 1876, or ad-
dress box 1896.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-06-19

The worth of them will surprise YOU.
- WEBB BROTHERS.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-06-19

- RETURNS FROM STANTON.
Deputy State Superintendent e. ].
Taylor has returned from Stanton,
where he went the first Of the week
in connection with some school mat
tiers. ',
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-06-19

Accused Of begglng!" exclaimed tho
magistrate. 'sWhy. you are the very
man who was begging at my door yes
terdayr
''Yes," assented the vagrant, with a
sneer, ''and you didn't give me any
thing"
well, I'll give you something now
fourteen days!
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-06-19
50 Days Free Shaving

Take any one Of our Safety Razors,
use It for 80 days and II then you can't
use It your money will be refunded.
Take one on your vacation.
!. =, , =: Z. n. FINNEY'S DRUG STORE.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-06-19

Truly there Is a tide In the affairs o
men. but there is no gulf stream set
ting forever In one direction.-Lowell.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-06-19

The Tri:8tate Investment company
are now ready for business, with Of
ices ON. Main street over Cowan's
drug store. They can sell your land
for you II You want to, sell. szs: !
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-06-19

Try The Tribune Want Columns.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-06-19

At.
Frhnd-Whatl You pawned your one
good coat to get canvas for your paint
ing1 Artist-Yes. Friend-And how
much did you get for the picturer
Arhst-Nearly enough to get my coat
out.-Cleveland. Leader.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-06-19

Try The Tribuns Want Columns.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-07
THE MARKETS.

etroit-Cattle-EXt dry-fed steer,
and heifers. $5.25 a Is 25; steers and helf,
ers, 1000 TO 1900, S4.25dj steers and
heifers, 500 to 1000. s4Q4e5; grass
steers and heifers that are fat, 500 &c
1000 SAG 4.65; grass steers and hsifets
that are fat. 500 TO 700, ss6of3s5
choice fat cows. s3.15@4.1o; good fs1
cows, 1925 $3.50: common cows. $35t
as; Gamers. s1.50q2; choice heavy
bulls, 81. $50 3.s5: fair TO good bolognas
bulls, $3.50 $50; stock bulls s2.5b1s 8;
choice feeding steers, 500 TO 900, 81 y
4.25: fair feeding steers, 500 TO GOD
$4,000 3S5; choice stockers. 500 to roo
1925 800; fair stockers. 500 to 700
81 3.25; stock heifers, So; mixers
large young, medium age. s4045O;
common mixers, S20M25
Veal calves-Market steady, last
weeks prices; best, S9n9 80; others. 81
q SIS. milch cows and springers
steady.
sheep and lambs-Market active. last
week prices on good stuff: common
grades trihe lower: best lambs $3.50
~; fair TO good lambs s5@6; light TO
comnon lambs. s3.75 a475; warnings
S425 a D; fair 10 good sheep. $S25 20
l25; culls and common, $250as
Hogs-Market very dull on common
grades and 25c lower on all grades
than last week. Range Of prices:
Light To good butchers. SIS: pigs. s74
40; light workers, SI254775; stays,
13 off.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-07
DAVIS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mrs. Rena Vim, of Alma, spent
Sunday with her parents.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Yerian,
October 5th, son.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Stadlberger visited
John Baker and wife, Sunday.
Frank Hill, wife and son, of Ionia,
visited over Sunday at VIM. Houser's.
Ora Kusel and family, of Ithaca,
spent Sunday with Mrs. KusePs parents
Hiram White and wife.
Mrs. Addie Amsden and children, of
Ludington, visited the first of the week
with Mr.. and Mrs Harrison GARNER
Ida Young had humorous growth
removed from her head last Saturday.
DR.. Montfort, of Ithaca did the work.
G.E Rexford and family, of Ferris,
were visitors at Henry Fuller's last Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Struble, of Mid
dleton visited their son. Ed Struble and
wife, last Sunday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-07

EMPLOY competent man to Law water
line from Court Ave east to Mastic
Pant Mott on carried
On motion of Aid Glass supported
by AID Russell that the catch basin
sent bv the Genessee Iron Work he re-
turned Motion CARED
Alderman Day presented the follow
ing resolution and moves its adoption.
which was supported by Alderman
Aid Ogden;
Whereas 1t has become necessary to
relay many of the water mains of the
City of Alma. taking out the old
wooden water logs and replacing same
with iron pipe; and
Whereas 1t is also necessary TO eX-
tend the water mains in said City of
Alma into those districts not now
provided with water protection; there
fore Re it
Resolved BY the common council
of the CITY of Alma. now in session,
that the city engineer be.and he hereby
is instructed to make an estimate of
! the cost of the RELAXING, and extend
ing where mains are not already laid,
of iron water mains in the said CITY
of Alma. upon the following streets
and avenues. to-wit:
Superior street from Wright avenue
to Cedar street
Wright avenue, from Superior street
north to hvdrant in front of Francis
Palmer's property
Park avenue. from Mechanic street
to Superior street
Downie street fro m State street west
and north 40 rods
State street from railroad road north
to Elwell street
Walnut street. from State street to
Pine avenue
Woodwork avenue from Superior
street to Ely street
Woodwork avenue from Superior
street to East End street
Gratiot avenue from East Center
street to East End street
Pine avenue from Superior street to
Walnut street
Pine avenue from Walnut street t.
north city boundry
East End street from State street to
Pine avenue
River avenue from Downie street to
north citv boundrv
Downie street from Pine avenue to
River avenue
Euclid avenue from railroad to
Downie street
Elv street from Woodwork avenue
to Grafton avenue
Mover avenue FROM Ely street to
end of Mover avenue
Elwell street from State street to
Wright avenue
West End street from Wright avenue
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-07

to Second avenue
Court avenue east to Mastic plant
Grafton avenue from Ely street to
south CITY boundry
Superior street from Philadelphia
avenue west-4S rods
Grover avenue from Eastward street
south 90 rods
South Court street from Ely street
to railroad
Valley avenue from Ely street south
80 rods
Grant avenue from Superior street
to College street
COLLEGE street from Grant to Cedar
avenue
Linden avenue from College street
north 30 rods
Orchard street from second to Third
avenue
Ely street from Court street to
VALLEY street
Allen avenue from Ely street south
40 rods
Rockingham av venue from Elv street
south 40 rods.
Wright avenue from Orchard street
to Elwell street
Yeas-Alds Ogden, Glass. Russell,
Pulfrev, Day. and Fullerton and Vliet
Nays none
On motion of Aid Dav supported by
Aid Pufrey the following claims were
allowed at footing and the clerk in
structed to issue order for the same
GENERAL FUND.
Alma Record Co, printing IS 45 "A
Alma Grain e. Lumber Co.
lights .............. ...... l95 Sc
Alma Grain * Lumber Co.
CITY hall -. -. .... " Il
ID. Z. Struble, labor ........:.. rs
HIGHWAY FUND.
Caple Hardware Co., pipe
cement. -....... 2O1 Vi
Alma Grain q Lumber Co,
cement and Lumber ..... AZ 50
III. p Well. oak plank -. -. 90 &c
WATER FUND.
Alma Grain & Lum DerCo water 226 -
Michigan Pine Co. Bill mdse 81
On motion of Aid Glass supported by
Aid Pulfrev the council adjourned
n. Il. McClinton, d. w. Adams,
Mayor. City Clerk
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-07
Council Proceedings.
(OFFICIAL)
Alma. Mich. Oct. ;, 1909.

Alma. Mich. Oct. D, 1909.
Adjourned regular meeting of the
common council of the city Of Alma
held in council rooms on above date,
the council was called order by the
Ma,or Hon n McClintoD
Present-Alds Ogden. Glass. Russell,
Dav, Fullerton and Vliet
There being a quorum present the
council was declared to be in session.
The Journal of the preceding
session was read and approved.
Aid Pulfrey appears
On motion of Aid Dav supported by
AID Pulfrey, that the twater line run
ming TO park ne shut off on State street
Motion carried
On motion of Aid Pulfrey Supported
bv Aid Fullerton. that the report of
the treasurer be acceped and placed on
file Motion carried
On motion of Aid Ogden suppored
bv Aid Pulfrey that the water tax of
+ + Pollaskv be referred to the water
board and and some plumber and if
thew find that it is no fault of the city
the water should he shut OFT Motion
carried
On motion of Aid Dav supported by
Aid Welt that the city marshal he in
strucred to notify w w Rollin to
STAY on G Browns corner with pop
corn stand or keep U If the street
Motion CARED
On motion of Aid Pulfrev surported
by Aid Vliet that the G \ SharU bill
for 81 80 be made - cents Motion
carried
On motion of Aid Glass supported nv
Aid Fullerton that the special assess
ment roll for delinquent side walk
tFxes for the year 1909. be confirmed
and adopted, which vote as follows
Yeas--Alds Ogden. Glass. Russell,
Pulfrev. Fullerton, and Vliet.
Nays-Ald Dav
On motion of Aid Odgen supported
by Aid Russell that the clerk be in
structed to renort to the supervisors OF
each respective ward the amount Of
special tax upon each description OF
lots and premises as are contained on
said special assessment roll. and that
the supervisors of each respective ward
be instructed to reassess the amount
as shown on special assessment roll as
special tax on each lot and premises
as is shown on said roll. which vote
was as follows:
Yeas Aids Odgen. Glass. Russell.
Pulfrev, Day. Fullerton and Vliet
Nays-none
On motion of Aid OdRen supported
by Aid Russell that the water hoard
tie instructed to buy material AND
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-07
plsausted Veteran Author.

Many years ago youthful man of
letters arrived at Etretat with a let
ter of introduction of Alphonse Karr.
Karr's passionate love of the sea;
and, finding the author of Gene
We've" seated on the beach, mending
net, he Immediately began an en-
thusiastic outburst of Commonplaces
about the grandeur of the ocean. Mon
sieur," interrupted Karr, II love the
sea; we have lived together a long
time. But if you have come all the
way from Paris to disgust me with
it, | can only say it s a wicked thing
to do"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-07
Clover-No. /, $500 per ton.
Straw-S5.00

Clover-No. 1, $500 per ton.
Straw-S5.00
CLOVER SEED.
June-S7.0O @SSOO per bushel.
Alsyke-$6. 30 per bushel.
Mammoth-s7. 90 Ia $500 per bushel
Timothy-l.75 per bushel.
LIVE STOCK.
Corrected by p. T. Banghart
Hogs-$7,0 90 q 7.40 per W.T.
Beef Cattle-S31a@S4.0 90 per cwt.
Sheep-S2.50.@ s4.00 per cwt
Lambs-$5 az 900 per cwt.
Veal Calves 81 90 per cwt.
DRESSED MEATS.
Beef-7c a. nc per pound.
Hogs-10 a. 1880 per cwt.
Mutton-Sc per pound.
Veal Calves loo per pound
POULTRY, HIDES, ETC.
Young Chickens, large-l3c.
Hens, large fat-llc per pound.
Ducks, young-9c per pound.
Geese, alive-SI5c per pound.
Fat Turkeys, alive-l2c a. lie per ID.
Beef Hides-7c per pound.
Horse Hides-S2 a. ? 80.
Deacon Skins-25c.
Calf Skins-9c per pound.
Tallow-4c per pound.
VEGETABLES, FRUITS, ETC
Corrected by Miller Bros.
Potatoes-S. 50Per bushel.
PRODUCE.
Butter-26 per pound.
Eggs-22c Gl23c per dozen.
Lard-1419c per pound.
Honey-l2c per pound.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-07
Lived with arnken Back.

Having survived for 81 years with
his spine broken but the spinal cord
intact, Joseph Alcock, who was well
known to summer visitors in his
donkey chaise on the Parade at Var
mouth, England, died recently at the
age of 70. The gaff of a wRerry came
down with a run and broke his back
when he was 20.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-07
Tied in a Knot.

Describes the wav your muscles feel
when they are cramped or when YOU
have been over exercising Renne' s
Pain. Killing oil takes the kinks out
of sore or crsmped muscles and relieves
all aches and:pain. Buy bottle to-day
and learn what it is to be free from
bodily ailments. Sold by G f
Brown MI
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-07
ORDER OF HEARING

STATE OF MICHIGAN,
COUNTY, OF GRATGOT, -
At session of the Probate Court for said
county held at the Probate office in the village
of Ithaca, on the 4th day of October in the year
one thousand nine hundred nine.
Present-Hon. Isaac ). Seaver, Judge of Pro-
bate.
In the matter of the estate of Lydia omans,
deceased
on reading and filing the petition duly veri-
fed of Earl Omaus son and heir at law of said
deceased, praying that the administration of
said estate be granted to Chester WEIGH or to
some other suitable person
Thereupon il is Ordered. That Monday, the
1st day OF November next at ten O'Clock in the
forenoon be assigned for the hearing of said
petition. and that the heirs at law
of said deceased, and all other persons interest
ed in said estate are required to appear at a
session of said court. then to be holden at the
Probate Office in the village of Ithaca and show
cause. If airy there be. why the prayer of the
petitioner should not be granted
And II il further ordered That said petitioner
give notice to The persons interested in said
estate, Of tie tendency OF said petition, and
the hearing thereof by causing copy of this
order to be published in The Alma Record, a
newspaper published and circulating in said
county three successive weeks previous 70 said
day of hearing.
A true copy. ISAAC :. SEANER,
lSEAI. Judge OF Probate. 1890
First insertion october +.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-07
LOCAL MARKETS.

The followit & market quotations are
corrected every Thursday morning:
GRAIN.
Wheat-No. white, Slip; No. 2 red
Sl.13.
Oats .-ioc.
Shelled corn-10c.
Beans-Hand picked, per bu. sl.'0.
Rye-65c.
HAY.
No Timothy-sl0.00. HOO
Mixed-$l0.00.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-07
NOTICE OF HEARlNc CLAIMS BRroRE

(First insertion October y
THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE CorNry OF
GRATGOT.
chell late Of the city Of Alma in said county
deceased
Notice IS hereby given that four months from
the 10th day of September A. d. 1000 have beeu
allowed Tor creditors to present their claims
against said deceased 20 said court for exa-,.ina
ton and adjustment, and that all creditors Of
claims TO said court, at the probate office in the
Village of ITHACA in said county on or before
the 2oth DAY OF. January A ID. 1910. and that
said claims will tie heard by said court ON Thurs.
day the goth day of January. A. D.. 1910. at
ten O'Clock in the forenoon
Dated october 9TH. A ID. 1909.
ISAAC s. SFAvFR
tSSo-p Judge of Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-07
Grim. Etc.

Detroit-wheat-Ca No , red. 1
car at $11Ila: December opened un-
chcanged at s11Sia and declined to
S11S; MAY opened at S120 and dec ined
to S1.19: No. l white, . cars at s1.17,
closing at s11G1a.
Corn-Cash No. . SEC asked; No. 2
yellow. G6iAc asked.
Oats-Stand1Yd I ear at 42iac. 1000
bu at i2iLc; No. white. car at Al iac,
I at i2c.
Rye-Cash No. l. tic
Beans-Cash S2.10 october, SO; No
Cioversecd-Prime spot. 20 bags at
30 October. 100 bags nj $3.50 closing
at S9.25: March. 400 bags at 81. 90 100
at $3.50 closing at S9.25; sample. %
bags at SIS. Is at SS.25. "a at IS 10
at $3.50: prime alsike. SS.2s: sample
alsilke. Is bags at $50 at s676.
Timothy seed-Prime spot, 70 bags
at s175
Bran. s25: coarse middllngs. 500: fine
middlings. $50: cracked corn and coarse
cornmeal, 500; corn and oat chop. s2s
per ton.
II. Flour-Best Michigan patent, s5ss:
ordinary patent. $3.50; straight. $40:
clear. ss:25: pure rye. N25; spring
patent. s5.25 per Dbl In wood, jobbing
lots
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-10-07

East Buffale-Cattle: The general
market was l00 l5c per hundred'hieher
than last week. The demand for stock
ers was better today and they sold
from loo to 25c higher Good fresh
cows and springers We're in good de-
mand and sold from 50 TO SO per head
higher than a week ago. At the close
the yards Will be cleaned M. We quote
Best export steers $G.15d7; best 1900
to 1.300-lb shipping steers. S60625;
best loo TO l200-lb. shipping steers,
$3.50 n SO: medium 1850 to 1.150-lb.
steers. s5d5.25: light butcher steers,
81. 5O0 rs; best fat cows S425d475;
fair 10 good COWS s3.75d4: light heif-
ers $475m5.25; fair to good. $ini25:
common. $3.506 10: hest feeding steers,
SS09; 90o-lb dehQrned, S425m450: 700
TO 160-ib. dehorned stockers. 1915 n { ;
600 TO 650-lb. dehorned stockers 3250
$50; little common stockers S3d325;
best bulls. S4.25M $50; bologna bulls.
81. m375. stock bulls. $3M325: best
fresh cows and springers. $40 so: fair
20 good cows and springers. S35 As;
common cows and springers, sos n 80.
Hogs; Medium and heavy Cornfed.
SS.600S.SO best workers. $S.25dS.5O:
Michigan. SSdS.30; Light workers. and
pigs $3.50 rs; roughs. $7@Z40
sheep: Active: best lambs $500
$50: fair 20 good SG.50m 40: culls,
$525 a y. -: vearlings S5.25N so: weth-
ers S4.75N52I; ewes, SA50Q4.75.
Calves: steady; best. $9.5O09.75;
heavy. S465
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-05-28

Washington. May 2S. Omitted
Press) If the various exhibits that
have been used by senators to Illus
trate their remarks on the tariff were
to be placed on view at the same time
the interior of the senate chamber
would look Ike department store.
Dolliver. of Iowa. was the first to
bring actual objects on the floor in
order TO illuminate his arguments.
lie produced samples Of silks which
he handled with as much deftness as
a saleslady, but with a different OBJ
ject In view. His purpose was TO
show that a great deal of cotton en-
tiers into the manufacture of some so
called silks and that that cotton has
to pay the same rate as though the
fabric was all silk.
McCumber. of North Dakota, who
wants lumber put on the free list,
producer samples of party-finished
woods to show how cheaply. with the
modern machinery now In use. the
mills can plane one, two or three
sides at one operation.
Daniel. of Virginia. showed 9
piece of sole leather tanned by the
product OF his native forests with onl,
small percentage OF the foreigr
quebracho In order to show that the
latter ought to be kept out by higl
duties to protect the American max
|ers of tanning extracts.
Penrose, Of Pennsylvania, intro
duced samples of the framework o
umbrellas. the rod and ribs all mad'
OF steel. for the purpose of justifyinI
the slightly increased rates propose'
on these articles. incidentally he an
nounced that the manufacture Of um
brellas with wooden sticks had prac
tically been abandoned in this coun
try.
Lodge. of Massachusetts, had an in
teresting collection OF watches I
show Most of them were very smal
watches such as ladies wear. Tn
question at issue was whether
wonld be possible for the manufaci
urers to stamp upon some parts .
the works the name of the make