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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21
RECLAIMING ARID
LAND IN NEVADA
H. E. Monheim of Salt Lake Inter.
ested in Extensive Irrigation
Enterprise.
Special to The Tribune.


ELY. New. Aug. 2o.-H f. Monheim,
manager of the Cherry Creek Irrlgating
company Of Salt Lake City passed
through Ely in an auto for Coal valley,
Lincoln county, Nevada, where his COM
pany is interested in one Of the largest
irrigating enterprises In the western coun-
try.
II is the purpose Of this company to
build dams and conserve the water Of
Cherry creek, Cottonwood and Pine creek,
where II Is expected eventually to irri-
gate 200, 900 acres OF land In Coal valley.
which Is situated about fifty miles from
the town OF Phoebe, the county seat Of
working on the enterprise for the last two
years and already has one dam construct
cd and by next spring will have suff-
Client water TO irrigste 5000 acres of land,
Already the company has expended $780,
600 In securing rights and In preliminary
work, and II has a steam shovel and a
large traction engine on the way TO Coal
valley which will he used In dam con-
struction and road work.
The plan is TO sell stock to actual set
tiers at $50 per share, each share 10 be
guaranty OF water for one acre of land.
The settlers can make their own selection
OF government land under the water right
and secure title for sl.a5 per acre When
100. 600 acres Of land has been reclaimed
tho owners OF the land become the owners
Of tho water company which controls the
dams and the water.
Arrangements have already been made
with large number OF Kansas farme RS
who viii arrive In the fall to locate their
lands.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21
UNITED SPANISH WAR
VETERANS IN SESSION

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla Aug 20
The eighth annual encampment Of the
United Spanish War Veterans was for
maily opened tonight with a reception
rendered 10 the 1000 delegates who have
already arrived by Mrs. Ida NJ Galloway,
president Of the general auxiliary, and
her stan.
l.. G. Dyer Of Missouri has withdra an
from the contest for command er In chief,
leaving spirited three -cornered fight
for the place among Maurice Simmons
OF New York, John Lewis Smith OF
Washington. p. c.. and Oscar T. Taylor
OF Pittsburg. Pa, all OF whom are on the
ground with the backing Of enthusiastic
dclega tions.
A hard fight is promised for practically
every office. while Louisville ands At
lan,ic City. y. j., are putting up con-
test for the 1912 encampmcnt
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21
TERRIFIC STORM
IN NORTH DAKOTA
Some Loss of Life and Great Destruc-
tion of Property Along Interna-
tional Boundary Line.

MINNEAPOLIE. Aug 20.-A terrific
windstorm tonight along the international
boundary line In North Dakota blew down
houses on the heads of their inmates and
whipped crops in places into shreds.
number Of persons are reported killed and
injured. 1t Is reported that two tornadoes
collided at Sherwood. Heavy property los
is reported at Sherwood, Lorraine Mohall
and .Souris. AT Souris one person waa
killed,
Members of the family Of Ingamar Mel
son, southeast Of Sherwood saved their
lives by lying down in wheat field This
buildings and personal property were scat
tered
Reports are that property In saskatche-
wan and Manitoba suffered. destruc-
tive hailstorm. struck Perdue Sask
Wind destroyed many farm buildings In
the Elmore district or the same prov =
ince, One person was seriously injured
there. TWO fatalities are reported a,
West Hope.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21
LIMITED WRECKED;
TRAMP IS KILLED
cific Runs Into Open Swith at
Flagler, Colorado.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Colo, Aus, co.
One man, stealing ride, was fatally in
en- up when the Rocky Mountain Limited
on the Chicago. Rock Island & Pacific
railroad, going forty Ave miles an hour.
al 10 O'Clock this morning. The limited
crashed into q train of freight cars. tele-
scoping two OF the latter and wrecking
both engines Of the limited b +. Hack
nsy Of Grcenbrier. Tenn, was caught be
tween the tender and steel mail car and
crushed So badly that he died. NJ W
Purcell assistant district attorney at
Colorado Springs. and General Bulkley
wells Of Denver were among the pssscn
gers.
The engineer on the head engine threw
on che emergency brakes and the crews
or both locomotives stuck to their posts
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21
NATIONAL PARK
FOREST ABLAZE
Soldiers From Fort Yellowstone Fight
ing the Flames; Several Hundred
Acres Burned Over,

LIVINGSTON. Mont. Aug. 20-A large
forest fire which broke out on Pole creek
near Jardine. sixty miles south Of here.
on the edge OF Yellowstone park. yester-
day. was reported here today. The flre is
spreading rapidly and has already done
a large amount of damage. Forest As
slstant Bedford with a large force of fire
fighters left here this afternoon. The SEQ
tion where the flames are raging Is IN 8
advance OF the flames is neager. Sew
crsl hundred acres of pine have already
been destroyed, according to reports late
today. \ small forest fire In Yellowstone
pa rls vas also reported here today. SOL
diers from Fort Yellowstone are fighting
the names and are reported 70 have It
nearly under control, The fire In the park
is In an untraveled region and Will not
interfere with park travel.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21

The highest temperature today was s6
degrees, the highest in this month since
1874 was 101 degrees. The lowest tenn
perature last night was 72 degrees the
lowest this month since 1874 was a. de-
grees. The mean temperature for today
was 80 degrees: the normal was IS de-
grees The accumulated excess OF tenn
perature since the first OF the month is
degrees: the accumulated excess since
aJnuary / is rs degrees
The relative humidity vt s a nl today
was Ss per cent. the relative humidity at
p. IN. today was Is per cent.
The total precipitation for the twenty
four hours ending at p. m. was trace
the total for this month to date is .05 Of
an inch; the accumulated deficiency for
this month TO date Is 40 OF an inch; the
total precipitation since January / to
date Is 9.23 inches; the accumulated defi-
cheney since January 1 Is IS inches
Sun rises at b:44 a. m. sun sets 1;1s
p, m, August 81. 1911
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21

A healthy man is a king In his own
right; an unhealthy man is an unhappy
slave. Burdock Blood Bit,ers buildo W
sound health-keeps you well.
Suffered day and night the torment OF
itching plies. Nothing helped inc until
used Doan's Continent. II cured me er-
niamently. Hon, John r. Garrett
Mayor, Girard. Ala.
Harsh physics react, weaken the bow
els cause chronic constipation. Doan's
Regulets operate easily. tone the stomach
cure constipation. 25c. Ask your drug
gist for them,
Accidents VIII happen, but tho best reg
uiated families keep DR.. Thomas Eclectic
OIL for such emergencies 1t subdues the
pain and heals the hurts
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21
ABANDONMENT OF
THE SMALL POSTS
War Department Considering Plan for
Concentrating the Army at
Large Stations.

WASHINGTON. Aug. o0.-Concentrat
ing Of the army al large stations strate
glcally situated for military purposes
and the abandonment OF the small posts
partmcnt. The idea. which requires the
sanction OF congress, Is TO construct near
cities or large towns compact barracks
each to hold entire regiment.
Most OF the commissioned officers arc
10 find accommodations within the CITY.
obviatlng the necessity OF building ex
tensive officers quarters on the rescrvn.
ton.
II is proposed to place the greater part
OF the Infantry in the northern states
and The cavalry and field artillery in the
south, where forage is cheap and where
horses may he kept out nearly the en-
tire year.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21
MANY MEN WILL
LOSE THEIR JOBS
Southern Pacific to Drop Considerable
Number Of Employees From Pay
rolls by September 1.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug 2o.-A eonsid-
era bic number Of the employees Of the
Southern Pacific railroad company Will
be dropped temporarily from the COM
panys payrolls before September 1, This
statement was made here tonight by a
high official OF tho company
The movement. he said would extend
20 all departments. but he refused to saw
how many men would be affected. The
increase In operating expenses. with a
less than proportionat- increase In in
come. was given as the cause,
Notification of the companr's action
Will he sent TO n number OF the men
affected tomorrow
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21
THREE ARE STUNNED
BY ELECRTIC BOLT

Spe cial 10 The Tribune.
AMERICAN FORK, Utah. Aug. 20.-A
severe electrical storm visited this vicin-
ity last night. No rain fell, but the light
ming was sharp and brilliant. 1t struck
tree near the residence of Steve Glenn
ents. splintering the tree, ran along a
wire clothes line that was fastened to
a pitchfork. knocking IL into q thousand
pieces. Mrs. Clements and two small
children that were In the house were
stunned by the shock, recovering in g few
minutes. with no serious injury. The cleo :.
tric lights We're put out of commission
for short time
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21

RaKZMQ R0Nd
A6solHfeLyPa1s
BANK HERE BY MAIL.

IS; commencing at the southwest
Of lot 2. block z. Union Heights sun
sion thence south 20 degrees is ny
east 1871 feet, the west side 0t
| 10 g, Inclusive, block 6. the yea
Of lots 20 IL, inclusive, block p,
west side OF lots ! to IL, incluslvel,
(; the west side OF lots | TO II, inc'*
block 2; the west side OF lots
Inclusive. block 2. Union Heights u
vision. block 46. ten-acre plat
Field survey.
The total cost Of said iDlproveme
estimated at ten thousand seveh-
dred sixtv-eight and 2+-l0o t!iu,.
dollars. Of which sum the citys
Is six hundred ffty-onc ana -
(S65l2Il dollars. leaving ten sno.
ono hundred sixteen and s'-lvV
ll6.97) dollars TO be raised by ioce
sessment. a.
All protests and objections 10 W.
rving out OF such intention must r.
sented I'm writing. stating therein "
block, or description OF properly, D.
City Recorder on or befora the oth "
September. 1911. being the ume
said council when II VIII near auo
slider such protests and objections ~
be made thereto. -.
BY order Of the CITY Counci %
Lake City. Utah. -
Dated April 81. 1911.
y. s. RIVES. City Recof4
Sidewalk extension No, Isl.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21
MADER0 AGAIN INDUCES
ZAPATA TO END TROUBLE

YAUTEPEC, Moreios. Mexico. Aug. 90.
Again Francisco Madero has induced
Zapnta and his rebels to prepare for dis
charges. He arrived In special train
at noon. spent the afternoon COnferriDG
with the d!sgruntled insurrectos and In
awaiting tho result OF Lieutenant Com
Zalcs' conference with General Huerta
into whose camp Madero had sent him.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21

N Tinsman. aged 20 years, were ar
rested last night by Motor Patrolman n
Potter and Night Jailor Gillespie near
l3S south West Temple street. Al
against them, both men, 1t Is understood
by the police. had hidden few minutes
before arrest, A large quantity OF cop
per wire, which is believed to have be ZEN
stolen from the Utah Light & Railway
company, although that company has
reported to the police no such loss The
men We're identified as having been those
South West Temple street shortly be-
fore the arrival OF the police
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21
DUNCAN ROSS TO TRY
HIS LUCK ONCE MORE

VICTORIA, B. C.. Aug. o0.-It was
learned here today that Duncan Ross.
defeated Liberal candidate in Yale-Cari-
the Comox-Atln district In the Liberal
interest at the convention held at NanaI-
mo yesterday.
Judge William McInnins, formerly gov
ernor OF the Yukon, fought hard for tho
nomination.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21
CHIHUAHUA ELECTION
PASSES OFF QUIETLY

JUAREZ. Mexico. Aug. o0.--.An cleo
tion was held throughout the state Of
chihuahua today for the state ticket and
while but little Information is available
tonight II is evident that Abraham Con .
zales. the present provisional governor,
is elected with all his ticket.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21
ADMIRAL TOGO DEPARTS
FROM UNITED STATES

NIAGARA FALLS. Aug. 20.-As Admi-
raj Togo motored over the upper steel
arch bridge today. gazing intently at the
misty cataract below, he closed his off,
cial tour OF the United States, He en-
tered Canada unofficialiy. He was re-
ceived only by Japanese Consul General
Nokomura OF Ottawa.
After a rest here tomorrow the admi-
raj Will continue to Vancouver. whence
he will re-enter the United States by rail
for. a private visit to Seattle. He will
embark there for Janan.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21
SNAPSHOTS MEM
CLINGING TO BOAT
Yankee Photographer Secures Picture
Before Rescuing Four Unfortunates
Struggling in the Water

Special TO The Tribune
WAKEFIELD. Mass. Aug n0--Four
men We're saved from drowning after
their boat had capsized on Lake Guam
napowitt this aftorhoon their rescuer.
however. delaying long enough TO snap
shot them before taking them abonrd
his motorboet
The accident was seen by Mcssrs. 4.
G Saunders and Frank Heath. who were
out In IA power boat for the purpose of
photographing salboats Although they
were nearly mile away they started at
full speed 20 the rescue. Signaling the
four men cling'ng 10 tho overturned beat
or swimming near II TO have courage.
Saunders and Heath hurried to them.
The power boat arrived just In time as
all four men were nearly exhausted
MIR Saunders snapped them with his
camera just rs they came up TO The
overturned boat and then assisted them
into the power boat.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21
POPE Plus y WANTED
TO CELEBRATE MASS

ROME. Aug. 20.-Popc Plus had intend
ed Ia celebrate mass this morning for
the first time since he became Ill but
his physicians, a. An extra precaution
Insisted that he postpone It and also
begged the pontin To remain sitting as
much rs possible while attending the
mass celebrated by Mgr. Bressan.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21

Foley Kidney Pills will check the
progress of your kidney and bladder
trouble and heal by removing the cause.
Try them. Schramm'J ohnson drugs,
five stores.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21
Chronology of the Case.

CIV
The murdered woman-Louise Wexford
Owen Beatte. 2i
the accused man-Henry Clay Beattle,
Jr,. her husband, IS.
The ''ether woman''-Beulah Binford
II.
July %, 1oo7-Beattie met Beulah Bin
July 25, lsoo-MaIe child born to Bcuiah
Binford and Beattie: died a year later.
August "a. 1910-Bcattie married Louise
Owen. daughter of prominent resident,
March 20, l311-Beattie resumed inti-
macy with Binford, meeting her at Nor
folk.
May s1-Henry Clay Beattie, 3rd. born
to Mr. and Mrs Beattie.
May-Binford girl returned to Rich
July 13-Hcnry Beattie phoncd cousin,
Paul Beattic, TO buy him a shotgun.
July 14-Pau purchased shotgun, al
legged he delivered 1t to Henry the fol-
lowing day.
July 17-Henry away from home until
after midnight with Binford girl.
July 1S-Mrs Beattie murdered on Mid
lothian road, l0:35 p. IN.
July 1a-Shotgun. which Henry Beattio
Jr, Identified rs murdercr's weapon,
found near scene of crime, Bloodhounds
failed to find scent of tall. bearded man
Beattie said fired fatal shot.
July 21-Paul Beattie confessed having
bought shotgun, and Identified weapon
found on road. Henry arrested.
July 22-Henry Beattie charged with
murder.
August 14-Grand jury returns indict-
ment.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21
ALASKANS PREPARING
RECEPTION FOR FISHER

CORDoVA, Alaska, Aug, 2o.-The Cor
dova chamber of commerce. at meeting
last night completed arrangements for
the reception Of Secretary OF the Interior
Walter l.. Fisher, who Is expected the
last Of the week No special display will
be made, but II Secretary Fisher ap-
proves, a mass meeting of citizens will
be held. at which he will be requested
to speak
Sextette with select string orchestra
at Wandamere all week
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21

The state board of accouutancy an.
nounces an examination for certified
public accountant certificate to be held
August 25 and &c. Applicants commu.
nicats with d. A, Swan. secretary, 2O4
Dooly building. Salt Lake City.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21
Two Perish in Flames.

FRANKFORT, Germany. Aug o0.-Thc
Opel sewing machine and bicycle fartory
at Russelhcim WAS destroyed by fire las,
night. Two persons perished and nang
were injured The loss is more than
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21
Accountancy Examination.

Sextette with select string orcbestrs
at Wandnmere all week
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21
WHAT IS BEST FOR
BABY'S TENDER SKIN

Because of Its delicate. sanative emo!
Iient properties, united with the purest OF
cleansing ingredients and most refresh
Ing OF flower odors Cutcura soap Is the
mothers favor!te for preserving aud pro-
and children. In the treatment OF dis
t-essing. disiguring eruptlons. from In.
'nncy to age. no other method In 10
pure. so sweet so speedily effective. as
warm baths with CUtlcurn soap and
gentle applications OF Cuticura ointment
No other costs 80 littlo and does So
much
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21
ON TRIAL
FOR LIFE TODAY
Accused of Staying Wife to
Please "0ther Woman;
Protests Innocence.
Continued From Page One,

which they say dovetail nicely with their
theory.
The defense has made no statement OF
its position. Beattie maintains per
feet calm. denying everything save his
one time laison with Beulah Binford.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21

Sextette with select string orchestra
at WaDdamere all week.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21
Held on Suspicion.

Sextette with select string orchestra
at Wandamere all week.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21

Sextette with select string orchestra
at Wandamere all week
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-08-21
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the State Of Utah-GeneraIly fair
Monday and Tuesday; cooler Monday
Comparative weather data at Salt Lake
City.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-07-07
pnr4flc.lese ard Coclfsh.

fl | an interesting fact that the 1sh -cmon of nortLern Portugal staH-a'. nd deveo9"a the fishing industry on ba banks off the northern coast ot sinerica 2 and, though they now senC s"Uef ships, their taste for salt COG rom NeWfouudl1nd Is unabated i' sae- .t is 2 naflocal Portuguese dai5 Y II iS found in every little grocer 5hon .aE! ;,nd brown as a board. ! "amt'er cf ,'nrfHgueSe have made thpt' :4on:e o1 the !a'.ds 10 the south 0' l,e mainland of Massachusetts. stuo 35sere tk4 dark eyes of the lberiar ssaiden ravon locks me. a certain li;f.
 are>4le ",ement in 1ress are not in
 seaHesst This connection wi5h Por
 n4al dates back many years, the ;Aip~ of Maryhas Vineyard brjd@ine f,e distance over sea and returning Sl.A iso~trEuasa crews - fsXr!iaase.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-07-07
Fate of PortugaI's Homer.

'1'he Iusiad" Is one of the nob1es' records ever written of national glory and succe.,s Camoens. Its gifted au- .hor. determined to dc for Portugal 7rhat Homer had done for Greece. The great Iorfit was written in the six i..iith century. which has been called ,.c heroic age of Portugal, and its u!dn feature is the rounding of the 'nI:f of Good Htpe by Vasco da Cana. rhile n most Interesting episode is h.. eroNning afier death of Inez de tI>tn5 as queen of Portugal. "fhe .ueia,i' took it's name from Lusius rtso waa saIe! to have founded Lisbon
 ,4 au;l3oT was bern about 1920, and stl career, which began brilliantly. v3s hi:ghtcd by tho death of a broker le;;vt of the lady of his love, for whose .:!'.tA he vas ban!shed from the land fr wrote "f1hp Lusiad'' in his bauisli- ,leut and was recalled tn 157l. losinc T l,}a "ay all his property except his ,nou i'en;ioncd at first by tho Einl
 ;ilS great eiiie poet If Portugal djcG great poverty i'll l519, when hi. .a,ron WIS also dead
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-07-07
Gown in q Coli Mine.

70 the eH! aetUstouEed to the en-
 .ant sound If q living world the sill
 ess Of d toli mine, here the nilae .t crosscuts and cEtf;er and t!.> Cl fielding wails swallow ua all sound sad echo is silence thst Is eonF'at:
 ..t as one beeeaNes &ccu5tcmSa to t5. siicrve through ,ong hours of solitary sorE sounds become audible that ro;;ld escape an ear less trained, E2;.s tickling murnur of the gas, the spat orine fall Of 8 lump of coal Ioosei.al v some mysterious force from . srannv in tue wall the sudden krcc!l. ng and breaking Of stratum far Qf " the rock above or the srslrry of 2 at off somewhere in the darknese strike on tue ear lond and startliEs Tie eye, toe. becomes trained 10 pere rate tho darkness, out the darkness t 70 complete that there is 6 iimit-tiis init Of tha raYs cast by the pit lanp Joseph Husband Atlantic
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-07-07
f,isonis CeiiinQ.

Ore ut fife apartments Tn the ar cscnt rolat j.tiace at Cintra. Portuga! sa knoWa t4 fhe HaH of Magpies pginfe,l ia tit. arabesdue oetlin@ + '' be found ! ~&arm Of magpies. i.ac' Aas .l the uaath scroll. DIT #atft oa!nted in r,.ti on white groHud- af' the words, "Por bem." The Stor; runs that King John of Portugal was making love to one of the maids C. honor In this chamber and was sur prised by the queen. His majesty made the best of the circumstances and eX siained to the queen, "E DOT bem minka se ere" r'Oh, It Is nothing at all. It is
 ,1lte right, There Is no harm in it"). As
 :: whether the queen was satisfied the
 agcnd IS silent, but the ladies Of the ,olrt were deeply interested and were constantly saying to one another with . smile, "Por bem! Por bem!' The 1inc thought 1t time to act, so he com
 ntssioned an artist to paint on the ceiling as many magpies as there were ..a ikative ladies about the court, each aolding in the beak the ribbon with
 hN words, Tor bem." ."-London Globe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-07-07
BURNT CORK.
rs4- Paste Used by Minstrel Perform
 CTS When "Rlackine Up."

rsa- Paste Used by Minstrel Perform"
 CTS When "Rlackne Up."
 Tue popular impression as to the ap. .itcatiou of burnt cork by minstrel .rtorraers and actors In general is .1at 1t is rubbed on tfre face and hands |. the player from cork whose end $ 7asred in a convenient gas jet This i:.nieSsion ia. however incorrect. The .Qrut cork used by minstrels and ,thers is the product of the theatrical paint factories" just as Is any otheI 'osmetic or pigment employed by the ,rofession.
 One house makes it in, the following aanner The corks are placed in three -.a vessels. resembling wash boilers. With holes punched In their sides and sottom. Alcohol is sprinkled over the .s,rks. and they they are fired" When .se corks have been properly charred hey are placed in muslin sacks. which are kneaded in barrels Of water. This operation forces the powdered charcoal through the sacks Into the water.
 When all the charred c0rhs have Soen worked through the sacks into the wato. ln this way the water is drained through close eanvas suck nad what remains In t.}at sack is ready for the performers The stuff sa put ID in cans, from which when .Ac minstrel is ready to "hlaci ap." he -akcs Q lEtIe of the black rastc iu hts sends and applies t to his faee. neck Aad sometimes lis hands.-Eew Y3fE Itar1id