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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-03
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Hibbits-E Elliott
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Hibbits-Eiliott
Wedding
A very pretty home wedding occur
red Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock at
the residence of Mr.. U. G.. Pickard.
los East Curtis street, when Mr.. q.
l.. Hibbits of Brink Haven was unit.
ed In marriage to Miss Lille May
Elliott of this city.
At the appointed hour the wedding
march was played by Miss Alice Pick
ard, and to the strains of music the
bride and groom entered the parlor
and were united in marriage by Rev.
F. e. Brininstool, in the presence of
number of relatives and friends.
After the ceremony delightful re-
freshments were served by Mrs. Pick
ard in honor of the bride
Mr.. and Mrs. Hibbits left on the ev-
ering train for Brink Haven where
they will remain a few days, after
which they 60 to Florida for the win
ter.
Mr.. Hibbits is we'll known and
popular resident of Brink Haven, in
terested in developing the gas field,
experimenting the homI,stea1, the
plumber Of the village, and all-'round
good citizen.
Mrs. Hibbits Is widely known as an
experienced nurse, and has endeared
herself to host of people to whom
she has ministered SO hopefully. A
lifelong resident of the county, Mrs.
Hibtits enjoys large acquaintance,
and is held in high esteem by all who
have known Ler.
The congratulations of the numer-
Gus friends go with the happy cou-
pie.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-03

istered by Probate Judge Berry. Pros
ecuting Attorney Cromley's bond.- in
the sum of $4,000. was signed by H.
H. Greer, R. M. Greer and James R.
McElroy
&r:'J. A. Reed, Republican, Of Jello-
way, succeeded Fred M. Neass, Re
publican. His bond, in the sum OF
$4,000, was signed by T. l.. Mix, J. T,
Blakeley. G. w. Crawford. c. C. Long
and g. H. Neal.
Sheriff Peter j. Parker succeeded
himself. His bond, in the sum of $5,.
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Chrisos-Rowley

Chrisos-hoWiey
Wedding
At noon on Sunday Mr. Alex Chris
os, the proprietor of the Sugar
Bowl" and Miss Marie N. Rowley of
this city were united in marriage by
Rev. F. E. Brininstool, at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Sugar.
A number of intimate friends wit
messed the ceremony and showered
congratulations on the happy young
people.
After the service the wedding party
repaired to the Wisner restaurant
where a sumptuous wedding dinner
was given by Mr.. and Mrs. Sugar.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chrisos will reside
over 226 South Main street.
The best wishes go with the bride
and groom in their welded life.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-03
COLORADO LEGISLATURE MEETS

Denver, Colo. Jan. 3-Much legis-
lation of progressive character ia
to be taken up by the Colorado legls-
lature, which convened today for its
regular biennial session. The legisla-
ture does not elect United States
senator this year.
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600, was signed by Jackson Hays and
Leander Hays.
The three infirmary directors, all
Democrats, succeeded themselves.
Their bonds were as follows: Frank
e. Cotton, bond $4,000, signed by R.
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1t is a race between a mans sins
and his wife which will find him out
first. And our money is on the wife.
A suitable present for an editor is
pen-wiper, as he always uses pen
Gil and can keep the gift nice and
clean.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-03

All the men of the community are
asked to the physical department BAN
quet that is to be held at the Asso-
citation building Wednesday evening
at $3.50. A splendid program of music
and speaking has been arranged for.
The object of this banquet is to set
before the men of the community, and
the boys also, the advantages and op
porturities of the physical depart.
ment. During the supper music will
be furnished by the Association or
chestra. The main speaker of the ev-
ening will be DR.. George F. Fisher of
New York City, who Is head of the
physical work of the international
committee. DR.. Fisher is one of the
best speakers in the Association
brotherhood and man who should be
heard by the men of Mt Vernon.
Among the other speakers there
will be Mr.. G. G. Conley, who will
preside as toastmaster, DR.. c. K. Con.
ard and B. B. Williams.
Mr.. George Kelly will sing.
The invitation, as5 stated above, is
to all men and boys, of the commun-
ity. This includes both members and
non-m embers. W nr,
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Enjoyable Dance
At Gambler

The annual dance and reception was
given in Rose hall at Gambler on
Monday evening by Miss Elizabeth
Welker for her dancing class. About
rs couples were present during the ev-
ening. Music for the occasion was fur
nished by the Scribner Trio of Mt.
Vernon. A number of Mt. Vernon
guests were present.
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Entertained
Young People

Entertained
Young People
Mrs. A. B. Henderson delightfully."-
entertained with euchre party at
her home on Gambler avenue Satur-
day evening in honor of Miss Julia
Dyer of Columbus. Those present
during the evening were the Misses
Julia Dyer, Helen Atwood, Margaret
Beam. Helen Moore, Ruth Amadon
and Messrs. Harold Ashcraft, Dwight
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shellenbarger-Bishop
Nuptials

The wedding of Mr.. Arthur Shellen-
barger and Miss Helen Bishop was
solemnized at the home of the brides
parents on Monday at about 12
o'clock. Both Mr.. Shellenbarger and
Miss Bishop are very well known in
Mt. Vernon and have many friends
who wish them all happiness. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. E.
d. Barnett. Mr.. and Mrs. Shellen-
barger left Monday afternoon for
Pittsburg where they will make their
home.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-03
WeIker-MiIler

Wedding
formerly of Millwood, Knox county,
was united in marriage last Saturday
to Miss Anna Miller of Mansfield in
that city. The young couple left on a
wedding trip to Toledo and Cleveland
and after January 5, will be at home
at 7S Gransit street, Mansfield.
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Y. N. c. A
The Scene OF Much Activity
I'm Monday
Open AOuSe Pleasant Feature
OF The Day
Many Interesting Contests In
The Gymnasium
Given Before A Large Crowd
OF Spectators
-
A Banquet Is Arranged For
Wednesday Evening

All of the events at the Y. M. G. A..
Monday were great success; the
day proved to be one of the best Of the
associations experience. From early
in the morning until closing time in
the evening, things happened in rapid
succession. There was hardly mo-
ment that there wasn't something
doing in the gymnasium. Herewith is
detailed report of the Junior and
intermediate events. There was bowl
ing, pool and other games during the
had round az indoor baseball, volley
ball and numerous games of basket
ball. In the evening there was an ath.
,letic meet between two teams picked
from the Young Mems department.
This was followed by game of volley
ball and then came on the real coa-
test of the evening, that of a game of
basket ball between the high school
and the association representative
team. The following was the lineup:
High school-Altenburg G., Postle
g., Culbertson c., Mckee F., Seymour
f.
Association-Woolson G., Ward c.,
Shireman c., Jacobs f., Koons r.
The High school team was the VIC
for by the score of 13 to 10, aud was
too much for the association both In
endurance and skill. Both teams
showed the need Of training. Be-
tween the halves two picked teams
from the young mems department
played an exhibition game which kept
up the interest while the regulars
were resting.
AS always, one of the most pleas.
ant features of the evening was the
music by the Association orchestra.
These young men always furnish the
touch to the program that fully com.
pletes the events.
At the Y. M. G. A. gymnasium Mon.
day morning the Junior basketball
team defeated the Intermediates in a
fast game by the score of 13 to 0. A
large crowd witnessed the contest.
The work of Strang and Clayton for
the Juniors was feature. These
same teams will play second game
next week and the Juniors are con-
fident of winning.
A.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-03
BOND
Of New Officials And Those
Succeeding Themselves
Are Filled And The Officials
Take Up Their Duties
|. Tate CrOHlcy Becomes
Prosecuting Attorney
A Divorce Suit Has Been
Filed In Common Pleas
Cupid More Active In 1910.
Than in 1909

Mr.. L. Tate Cromley, Republican,
on Monday morning became proecut-
ing attorney of Knox county. sue
ceeding Mr.. James A. Schaeffer, Dem
ocrat. The oath of office was admin
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-03

AS advertised the Junior competi-
tive events were held at $3.50 yester-
day morning In the Y. M. c. A. gym
nasium. Some good records were
made and the boys showed their skill
admirably. A large crowd cheered
their favorites and all together 1t was
a fine exhibition. The following is il
list of the events:
Standing broad jumps, three
standing broad jumps, hop. step and
jump, push up, high kick, high jump
from springboard, basket tossing.
The squads were divided into two
teams of 5 men each. The Reds cap
tanned by Clayton and the Greens by
Strang. The Greens won as the fol-
lowing score shows:
Standing broad jump. Reds 1858
points; Greens $50 points.
Three standing broad jumps
800 points; Greens 420 points.
Hop, step and jump-Reds sos
points; Greens 556 points.
Push up-Reds 500 points; Greens
$50 points.
High jump from springboard-
Reds 294 points, Greens 1926 points
Basket tossing-Reds 148 points;
Greens "a points.
Total points for Greens 2946.
Total points for Reds 2S13.
Aquatic events were interesting and
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-03
Trout-Cunningham
Weddinu

On Saturday afternoon at 8 o'clock,
Dec. 31st, Rev. w. E. Hull united in
marriage at st. Paul's rectory, Mr..
Walter c. Trout of Lock, Licking
county, and Miss Emma Cunningham
of Howard. They departed on the
evening train for Lock, where they
will make their future home.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-03

Coe, ]. M. Blocher, Max Meyers and
c. e. Critchfield.
Sheriff Parker announced the reap
pointment of Mr.. John Woolison as
deputy sheriff.
Sues For Divorce
Curtis ]. Spring has fled suit for
6iyorce in the court of common pleas
of Knox county against Martha
Spring. The petition states they were
married October 18th, blank year,
and that no children were born to
them. The plaintiff makes the allega-
ton that the defendant failed and ne
elected to perform her household dut-
les and refused to cook his meals. He
states that she is possessed of an un-
governable temper and uses profane
and indecent language. He further al
leges that the defendant threatened to
poison him and take his life. He asks
for divorce. Owen & Carr are the
attorneys for the plaintiff.
o.
Cupid More Active
The marriage record at the probate
judges Office shows that cupid was
more active in Knox county during
the year 1910, than in 1909. During the
year just closed there were 270 lar
riage licenses issued, while in 1909.
the total number was 256, being an
Increase Of IA over the year 1909.
Sworn In as Deputy
Patrick Purcell was sworn in as
deputy sheriff of Knox county Tues
day morning by Probate Judge Pat
rick A. Berry.
Marriage Licenses
10 L. Hibbits, plumber, Union town
ship, and Lille May Elliott, trained
nurse, Mt. Vernon. Rev. F. e. Brin-
instool.
Roy J. Rice, merchant, and Winnie
e. Lybarger, clerk, both of Union
township. Rev. Fl. A. Shook.
Arthur ]. Shellenbarger, laborer,
and Helen Bishop, student, both of
Mt. Vernon. Rev. e. d. Barnett. (Con.
sent filed)
Walter Ray Hannah, laborer, Per
rysville. o., and Lena May Doup
Consent filed.)
William H. Conway, machinist, St
Marys. Pa, and Catherine Frances
Dempster, Mt. Vernon.
Walter c. Trout, farmer, Licking
county, and Emma Cunningham, Mil
Ter township.
Deeds Filled
Margaret r. Trumble to Sarah j
Fearns, 1T acres in College, 81.
Lee A. Hosack to Elizabeth Strong
parcel in Middlebury, 81.
James Dale Bradfield to Sarah M
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Entertained
With Dance

The members of the Beta Phi fra
ternity entertained their lady friends
with dance in the X. of c. hall Mon
day evening. Music was furnished by
Mahaffey's orchestra. A number Of
out-of-sown guests were present.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-03
conway-Dempster

Wedding
Mr.. William H. Conway, machin-
ist at the c., A. & c. shops, and
Catherine Dempster, both of Mt. Yer
non, were united in marriage at the
home Of Squire George s. Harter on
Saturday evening at about $3.50
o'clock, the ceremony being performed
by Justice Harter. Mr.. and Mrs. Con-
way will make their home in this city.
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Celebrate
Golden Wedding

Golden Wedding
The golden wedding anniversary
was celebrated by Mr.. and Mrs. Lew
is Mitchell. who reside north of Lock
on Sunday. About thirty guests were
present to enjoy the afternoon which
was spent in very pleasant manner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell received many
beautiful presents.
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IL BIRTHS j.
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+ j. \. y. II II y i + 4, Il II + II
A daughter was born Saturday aft
ernoon to Mr.. and Mrs. William Gull
er of Fairview.
A son was born Tuesday morning
to Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Baker of
Buckeye City
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-03

a large crowd was In attendance. The
winners are as follows:
First-Fay strang. $50 points.
Second - Roger Eggleston, 405
points. ~
Third = Herbert Masteller S95
points.
Fourth = Arthur Mathews. 1886
points.
Fifth--Ralph Morton. S65 points.
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Deeds Filed

Deeds Filled
Margaret r. Trumble to Sarah j.
Fearns, 1T acres in College, 81.
Lee A. Hosack to Elizabeth Strong,
parcel in Middlebury, 81.
James Dale Bradfield to Sarah M.
Bradfield, parcel in Clinton, 81.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-03

Foul goals-Clayton /, Strang 1;
Field goals-Clayton 8, Strang 4. Eg-
gleston I; Referee and umpire, Tud-
or and Brown. Times of halves Is
minutes.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-03

Coe. bond $4,000, signed by Charles
Coe, J. M. Blocher, Max Meyers and
c. e. Critchfield.
Sheriff Parker announced the reap
pointment of Mr.. John Woolison as
deputy sheriff.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-01-03

sANNER WANT ADS PAY
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-03-12

That Gay-Ola Company be enjoned from using barrels and kegs painted dark red like that used by the Coca Cola Company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-03-12

Anhon's MluStra tion
 asse> rrasons it is possible for tho 3enxes< to. u,ls-s his crop ill such d way raiasi sst Mrge number of squares ana asstls will be formed before the wepvi> 1Gye multiplied tt \ serious extent
 9f 'sauIS4.. under usual conditions tn. Mevls will ultimately multiply SD 7caa aae" crop put on after d certam ,aate xiiS .sll he destroyed. Tais. how +ssxs is, of no, ii.li,o,i:.tc. since q top s.np, in. waeNil gst..ul!s k entirely out 1T rife question.
 Use of Commercial Fertilizers.
 aha ,mWor;an, >teil +! troear"i@ HI sxrlys cepp under many conliiions k g.a- Gsa, of vJ:.....T.', i.ii feri::.....Hr> ll aany i;lSs.f ara&s in the cotton belt thr aud is nor impoverished ,o the eXten- ls2as it actually needs fertilizers unde' 4arnial conditions. IL has beeu dem aa1sts'af'esl many times hy the Gi:.erent sypt.fimotM station. in the south that fsss- maturity of cotton can frequently bss nassened materially by the u>H of .t-eliizers. especially those contalnlu.: a 4Ssat fercMhf.e of phosphori" acid
 Tn.. recommendation for the use of @staizers in weevil regions. therefore, sa4es~ noi, imply thc exhaustion ot the sIl. Ii merely, means that fertilizers sae anr Important means of arertin. ksnage by ,iie bosl weevil
 Use of Early Varieties.
 Next in Importance to early prepara- ls1ses :and fert rtiliZation twh>re neves' .c,ss5 iE vaDtaining an early crop of ssssfsxN comes the use of early varie asS, as ai vHi""i..!til;> that have s&ee.sas undertaken the advantage in the Ts9. Of s:Sri,, ,.."iet ;es has teen con sg .t-lr24>.
 rAaae are q number If standard va cs. .Ses that have been found of value T. geevii infested regions. Among rfaaEns are Iht- HGwden. Triumph ssassr si;siid Big RolS Cooks Improved Ezsi1 kiuS. A1 If these except the Kang have either medium sized oI kz-ge. holls The King has a smal sasG- about eighty being required tt ns.Se q pound. but is remarkably ear n anl' has given the best yields 1T nBsg ef the experiments of the burear a1 entomology. Hawkins Early Pro fff- and Simkns have given good re Huses in recen: experiments.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-03-12
LIFE HABITS OF
 THE BOIL WEEViL

FROM the time the egg is laid
 until the boil weeviI is , grown is from two to three weeks. Tbe progeny of single pair of weevils from June to November can reach the amaz ing number of l2.7J5. 100.
 The boil weevil eats nothing but cotton and will starve if this food is not available. The insect does not travel at night and is not attracted by lights.
 During the summer the boil weevil lives about sixty days While hibernating in the winter it's life Is longer. and there is one instance of a weevil living from Dec. 10 until the following October.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-03-12
By w. Q. HUNTER,
Sareau of Entomology of the United States Department of Agriculture.
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states Department of Agriculture.
 .Att1aayk' the destruction of the wee 'rIs1 in tue fall is the great essential gsstp iu controlling the insect. it cannot aps. Appended on exclusively The fuii sxaetits of the fall work and the naXi- Nzsn, crop, cannot be obtained unless .f2ss~ aeYt great step. procuring an carly .uyTs. is@tiso taken.
 Che advantage of early planting il; : ttew demonstrated in every one of the sa1uerous experiments made by the hH. a2u. of entomology and has now N,s- t--.ly,. .l..oN .s,n!l cal practice among ta..s- 9ae 'Phe reasons for the efficiency o. tesety planting are not far 70 see!: r.. : sA.ls numbers of weev:i& p:;&s::..i.is 7 4Aaz'alsls ,AtN winter must !.aye coaeid. ess.J4t. tiIie to mGtiply. TheS, ane N:.- saias to breed until squares ara a9t o& ' r.e fAa9;ts. since the food obtained fss4:, abs. Fruit k ra aired before rt= z-q4ff,ft-fiD,l ean lH..rf-e
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-03-12
Adyanf2-e in Ear'y Planting.

production can he@te
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-03-12

Coca Cola Company asked:
 That Gay-Ola Company be enjoined from spring with customers of Coca-Cola Company to substitute Gay-Ola syrup for Coca-Cola syrup
 That Gay-Ola Company be enjo ned from offer ing, suggesting intimating to customers of Coca Cola Company that substitution could be made with out fear of detection.
 That Gay-Ola Company be enjoined from solic t. ing customers of Coca-Cola Company purchase Gay-Ola syrup, with the idea or intention of sub stituting same for CocaCola by promises of secrecy regard dealings
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-03-12
HACKS CONCERNING
 THE BOIL WEEVlL.

TT came from Mexico and first appeared in southern Texas in lSa2 It spread to half a dozen counties by 1894. when govern nent attention was directed to it.
 States now affected - Texas. 2enisiana. Mississippi. Arkansas @nli' lahoma.
 fsea affected. about 225.0O0 yv,lare miles.
 Boss to planters. 100000 bales annually. Since it's advent the J@M weevil has destroyed 2.55O.- Sa0 bales. worth $125. 100000.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-03-12

Moreover. at tha time the first sagalres are put OH. tue deyelopmcn. 2t fife hnmature stages is comparative ' slow, not reaching the very rapid ,2fe lhat obtains during the war;n E2ys and nights of the summer. Fot
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-03-12
WEEvIL BEATEN
 BY EARLY CROP
EHeft Advises on Way to aynid Damage to Cotton.
FERTILIZERS ARE VALUABLE.

Issry Possible Means Should Be Adopted For Forcing the Plants So That There Will Be No Food Late In 3sasos For the Pests-Early Vari- ssies Should Be Chosen.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-03-12
United States Court Refuses Injunction Asked
 Against Gay-0la Company of Memphis NO PATENT ON COCA COLA FORMULA

Gay Ola Company Showed in Gay Cola that No Chemical Analysis Could Distinguish Difference coca-coa Company Also Tries to Stop Gay
 pany Using Red Kegs Red
 @ Their Syrup
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-03-12

That Gay-Ola Company be enjoined from shipp ns it's product in packages without having same plain y marked Gay-Ola
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-10-27

comph AM
uthus hne to rme to m November
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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1911-10-19
HEARD IN ESKIMO COUNTRY
Pelietier and Companions Were Sur
prised to Hear People Answer
Them In English.

On the morning of August IA, in
the heart of the unexplored country
along Beverly lake. occurred an Incl
dent which. goes to prove that even
the most sensational happenings of
a modern novel are not beyond the
bounds of reason. On this morning
the little exploring party came sud-
denly upon an Eskimo village 500
miles from Hudson's bay. AS Pelle-
tier and his companions approached
the shore the Eskimo men, women,
and children ran down to meet them.
and Walker called out Chino! Chi
MOI" which is the usual form of
greeting when meeting these people
They were much surprised by hear
ing a Good morning." in answer,
and Walker expressed his astonish-
ment by exclaiming Holy smoke."
to which the native who had spoken
replied very fervently: Yes, we will
smoke" The mystery was soon
cleared up. Years before, a man
called Lucky Moore had accompa-
MED Hamburg on his long voyage to
the Arctic coast. He disappeared,
and it was thought that he was dead.
In place of this. however. Lucky
Moore had made himself chief OF
the Eskimos, who called him Amer
yah, and had gradually induced his
tribe to come down farther and farth-
er inland Lucky Moore had made
himself thoroughly acquainted with
this unknown country, and told Pelle-
tier that in a distance of 500 miles
east and west there was only one
other camp besides his own The ex-
plorers found this camp at the foot
of Baker lake. In territory COM
prising $4,000 square miles there were
not 100 people! James Oliver Cur
wood, in Success.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1911-10-19
TRAFFIC IN cake WoLINs
Common Trick Of Forgery by Which
Collectors Are swindIed Out
of Large Sums.

The soid violin" mania continues,
but with greatly diminished fury.
Anyone who has had experience in
curios." says a writer in London Opin-
ion, will tell you that violins with the
correct label are among the com.
monest forgeries" He then gives
some recent figures on violins made
by famous masters. The property of
Mr.. o. Won Booth of Johannesburg, q
Stradivarius violin, was offered by
auction at Puttick & Simpsons recent
ly. The reserve price was $4,000. the
bidding ran I'D to 1880, when it
was withdraw If yeu compare the
prices paid for The work of other max
ers you win begin to realize what
gulf separates them from Amate,
Guarneri. Stradivari and Maggini. The
highest price at this sale was f200for
a violin by Guadagnini, whilst two by
Gagliano sold for a170 and 800.
He adds that he does not believe
that the collecting Of old violins pays
as well as some other forms of collect
ing, and that while many ~old violins
are offered. cursory glance is usual
" enough to determine their modern
character or that they are not the
work of approved old masters