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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
OFFERS DOCKS TO CITY
Bush Co. Would Then Lease
South Brooklyn Frontages.

Irving 4. Bush president OF the Bush
Terminal Company presented a plan to the
BOARD Of Estimate yesterday whereby the
city should acquire not only the dock prop
ertv Of the company, but also all the other
dock property In South Brooklyn between
18th and 9th streets and between 39th and
GA streets. The Bush company offers to
take all this property on a twcnty-hve-ycar
lease and to pay to the city % per cent II
the income received from the rental Of the
same. guaranteeing the city net return
Of not less than per cent on its invest
ment The Bush company would retain o
per cent of the income as payment for
handling the property.
The proposition was referred 10 the spe-
clal committee OF the board that is con
sdering several plans for the extension OF
the dock and terminal facilities OF the city.
Some time ago Commissioner Tomkins sug
gested that the city acquire the Bush
docks, either by private sale or condemna-
tion. II is understood that the company
holds them at 900.
Overriding the recommendation of the
Controller and the chief engineer. the
board voted TO award the contract for the
construction of elevators I'm the new
Municipal Building to Robert Wetherill d
CO., Incorporated. They offered to furnish
the elevators for 1866, 100. The bid of the
Otis Elevator Company was $3.50. The
Controller and the chief engineer OF the
board recommended the approval OF the
Otis bid, because the Wetherll company
has had no previous experience in the con-
structiOn OF this type OF elevators.
The offer OF the Dreamland Company to
sell it's property To the city for public
park at Coney Island for $4,000 was with
drawn. The property will now have to be
acquired by condemnation
Ex-senator William II. Reynolds ex-
planned his reason for Withdrawing his offer
to sell Dreamland property was simply be-
cause he had become tired of delay.
I'm simply tired OF being trined with
and do not care TO get into the bad graces
IL the condemnation commissioners because
Of the del.y | am causing them" he I'm.
sisted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
CREELMAN DROPS ACTION
Motion Withdrawn When Bruere
Gives Payroll Padding Data.

Although set down for disposition in the
Supreme Court yesterday, A certain motion
was not argued because an amicable set
Element out Of court brought TO light that
there was a slight misunderstanding be
tween James Creelman. president of the
Municipal civil Service Commission. and
the Bureau Of Municipal Research The
motion was to punish Edward G. Beach
erer, Of the bureau, for contempt Of court.
II was made by Commissioner Creelman.
Beacherer is a bureau investigator. and
his Investigations took him to the Office ot
the Civil Service Commission He asked 10
see certain records % ascertain II, as al
legged. man in the city employ was hold
ing two Jobs Creeman asked Beacherer
the name of the man, and he refused 10
tell. The commissioner ordered FRANK a.
Spencer, secretarv n the commission. AZ
once to serve Beacherer with a subpoena,
which was done, and the investigator was
put on the stand then and there. Creelman
asked Reacherer II he knew the name of
the man. He said he did, hut refused 90
tell it, Tell me why you, a citizen. refuse
70 give the details or what Is a crime,
Creelman then said. Beacherer would say
no more.
Commissioner Creelman then got an order
directing Beacherer 10 show cause why he
should not be punished for contempt. When
the motion came up il was announced that
Il had been Withdrawn. and il was learned
that the information had been furnished TO
Commissioner Creelman. Henry Brucre,
director Of the Bureau Of Municipal Re
search, said At his Office that the informa-
ton would have been given there in the
first place II it had been asked. but ihat
he did not sympathize with the methods or
the Civil Service commission in trying 10
extract Information.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
FIRE BILLS S158.392,63O
Underwriters Convention Hears
of Country's Scandal.

The national fire bill for last year
a,,,,,r,ad N S1Ss 400. $50 and the IRE insur
snce business for 1911. comprising the pre-
mtIms written by $50 Joint stock nre IN
s,ranca companies. was conducted AZ
rros, ~ only So per cent. II was sald AT
Tho forty-siYth annual meeting OF the Ma
,,or.I BOARD Of Fire Underwriters AT the
Waldorf YESTERDAY
Tho pavrlent II dividends N stoekho'a''S
was made POSSIBLE only nv returns from
investments IN other lines ~ sec
where surpluses We're used. Reduction In
premiums and the increase IN hre losse9
accoun, FOR the small earnings George w
Robb. president 81 the association saui III
his annual report To the underwriters.
Tn. underwriting rront for 1911 averaged
s. nor cent Of The net written pIslIllulI7 .
RI. rrderwritiuz result for the teh-yedI
reriod 1902 10 1911 inclusive. was an
aver,ge loss ~ 81 per cent n the h"l
yri,ten premiums. our tables Tor isIl IS, ~ ="
an Increase IN total Pr"nhH =, * x 6a' .rd
an Increase I'm losses paid ot Slo,tAi'''' dI.'
a. Increase i'm expense. ~ $500 III com
rarison with the figures or !''. lus ~,
creased expense was neariS 80 i'' WV -
the increase IN premiums
The report shows the business OF =" lo'n'
stock companies, the tables or me Ne"
work Insurance Department. lh'l"d'hS
other kinds of insurers. making an aggr'-
cato ~ 2l2. The business Of the companies
a,roun,ed TO s2oLo7l9s2 from premiums on
fire marine and inland business Sl'>'5'-'''.
holm, maid out in FIRE losses. The tota'
rroit FOR all the companies was Fl'''N''''
everything accounted Tor.
D,spite all the FIRE prevention work done
o,d rho improvements I'm building construc-
,,or tho per capita loss in 29S cities IN
or,,sod q cents. while for the whole couh-
80. 8, decreased only two cents. Inc total
nr. loss for New York city last year. In
a,,r.d and uninsured was N2f'oN" oil
itch ylo77l. ~ was borne by the com
! panies. -u,,o,, coII.d
| q s,,ndaI." said Mr.. Babb. the scahdd
s,u obidcs with Us. The present year j.
M hotter than last year, II not worse.
The election of officers resulted as lo.-
laws. George ". Babb. president; w ~
| Kroncr yice-presIdent; G. J. holii'an
treasurer; f.. ". West, GlenS faII'' ~ q
s,,r.t,rv -Four new members were elected
90 tho executive committee az toHo"s' :. .
! 9Th az New York: w. J. Dutton' OF San
r,rarcleco. Joseph \. Kelsey ana T. u
| ,,I,.orts the last two also OF Ne" YORK
|
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
IooD RELIEF NATION WIDE.

The local fund for the relief Of the suf-
ferers from the Mississippi River flood has
reached the sum Of s3.SS so.
At meeting In the city Hall yesterday
OF the executive committee OF the commit
tee appointed by Mayor Gaynor to raise
funds IL was decided to have Robert Adam
son. the secretary. communicate with the
MAYORS of all towns of more than 5000
population, asking that contributions be
made In their respective communities. The
ministers I'm the city will be asked to call
attention I'm their churches on Sunday to
the need OF money in the ~outh
Special committees are being appointed
tn raise funds in the various exchanges and
IN different professions and trades. Presi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
MALTBIE IN OPPOSITION
Calls Favorable Report of Sub
way Plan Amazing.

on the eve Of the consideration by the
Board of Estimate OF the favorable re-
port OF the conference committee of the
board on the dual proposition for sub
ways, Commissioner Maltbie, of the Pub
lie Service Commission. gave out state
ment in which he criticised the report in
various particulars. Among other things
he said:
The report Of the committee Of the
Board OF Estimate and Apportionment is
amazing. IT contains proposals which are
more favorable TO the companies than
their own offers II substitutes counter
propositions Tor those already accepted
and introduces interpretations which do
not agree with those of the members OF
the Public Service Commission. If the
report IL adopted by the Board OF Esti-
mate serious situation will arise.
Commissioner Maltbie pointed out that
the report would have the Fourth avenue
runway capturable by the city after ten
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24

day. showers. moderate soIth and southwest
winds
For New Jersey. fair and warmer to-day. Sat
urday showers, cooler in west portion; moderate
south and southwest winds.
For Eastern Pennsylvania, fair and warmer
to-day: showers and cooler al night or Saturday
moderate south and southwest winds
For Eastern New York. showers To day or to-
nisht. except fair in extreme south portion;
warmer IN east portion. Saturday. showers and
cooler; moderate south and southwest winds
For southern New England. Increasing cloud
ness TO-DAY; warmer In west portion, showers at
night or Saturday, moderate south and south
west winds
For Western Pennsylvania, Increasing cloudi-
ness to-day; showers and cooler al night or
Saturday; moderate south and southwest winds
For Western New York. showers this after
noon or night and probably Saturday. cooler
Saturday In east portion; moderate southwest
winds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Official Record and ston.
May pa trough o. low pressure extends from
West Texas northeastward through the upper
lake region and thence eastward to the Gulf Of
ST Lawrence II has caused showers in the
upper Mississippi Valley and the upper lake re
eion, and there we're also showers in New Eng
land and the Middle Atlantic states due TO cooler
eastery winds from the high pressure area over
the North Atlantic. There was no other precipi-
tation OF consequence In tho country.
II was quite cool this morning In New
England and the Middle Atlantic states, but TEN
peratures rose rapidly during the day, ana u Is
also generally warmer over the remainder OF the
country, EXCEPT In Iowa and ;he middle missouri
Valley.
There will be showers Friday from the lake
regions eastward and in the middle Mississippi
valley and probably showers saturday IN New
York and New England. over the remainder OF
the country the weather Will be generally fair
Friday and Saturday.
IL will Dee somewhat cooler Friday in the
lower Missouri and upper Mississippi valleys
and in the greater portion OF the lake region.
and cooler Saturday In the Ohio Valley the
north portion Of the Middle Atlantic states ana
Eastern New England. II will be warmer Fri
day I'm the Northwest, and warmer saturday IN
the upper Mississippi Valley.
The winds along the New England and Middle
Atlantic coasts will he moderate south and
southwest; south Atlantic Coast, light to mod
crate. variable. east Gulf Coast moderate vari
able becoming southeast and south. west Gulf
Coast moderate southeast and south; on the
lower lakes moderate southwest. shifting 10
northwest Friday night; upper lakes, moderate
ard mosGy west and northwest
Steamers departing Friday for European ports
will have moderate south and southwest winds,
with unsettled weather 20 the Grand Banks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
TO HAVE BATHS ON HUDSON
Needed by Public, Says Lederle,
Who Will Pass on Sites.

In an effort TO determine the sites Of six
public baths on the Hudson River Health
Commissioner Iederle and W. r. Patter-
son Assistant commissioner Of Public
Works, went over the subject at some
length yesterday. Commissioner Lederle
later said the Department of Public Works
would pick out the sites and the Depart
ment OF Health would investigate 10 see
that they were not too close 10 sewer out
lets. He felt sure six desirable sites could
he secured.
The subject Of public baths on the river
front either on the East or West side, was
one If much consequence, said DIR. Lederl",
who declared that there was always dan
ger Of contracting typhoid fever from bath
Ing IN water polluted by sewage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24

years. while the Centre street-Nassau
street connection in Manhattan would not
be capturable until after forty years had
elapsed The Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Company did not ask that all dehclencles
under operating contracts should be Gu
mulative. declared the commissioner al
though the report would make such
provision for both companies.
Commissioner Maltbie is in the minor
ity in the Public Service Commission in
his opposition to the plan as reported by
President McAneny. Although President
Mitchell of the Board OF Aldermen will
make a vigorous fight against the adop-
ton OF the plan when il comes before the
special meeting OF the Board Of Estimate
at 1890 o'clock this morning. II is be
heved that the other votes in the board
will he for il. Deputy Controller Mathew
son will vote for the report for Controller
Prendergaet, who is sick
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
DOCTOR DIES FROM WOUNDS

Dr. Francis Colivia, who was shot I'm the
hallway OF his home, at No. 1893 Elizabeth
street. on Wednesday night died I'm Gouver-
neur Hospital late yesterday afternoon from
the effects of two bullet wounds, one in his
right side and the other in the left groin
The police are looking for two men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24

dent Mabon of the New York Stock En-
change has appointed w. r. Pagan W. .
Jones, II. ~ Baruch. c. B. Halzderper anu
c. f. Knobloch. A committee of theatficd,
men has been appointed as follows; Daniel
Frohman, william A. Brady, Augustus
Thomas. George NJ Cohan, Marc Klaw anu
Lee Shubert.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
TRANSPACIFIC MAILS.
nnc,Irntirn and stea nAr

D.s,,ra,,,r and stsaner inNYPM
Tahiti. MarQuesas. Cook Islands. New q "a
zealand. Australia-Aorangi ...... Lo-Gay . o. o.
Hawaii via san FrancIscol--Burllne To-Day 90"
Ha@s F- s4pa1n C9!sh Emma May g. $50
Japan. Corea, China. Philippines Cvla e,o
uswaT 9yia san Fiancisco,-sierra. May n. $50
HAWAI- G1en Fs' TPsnsp,r, wa May 81 $50
Hawaii, japan. Corea. China,
yIsiiPr}nies wa san 'a".'- l. $50
Fiji ISLANDS Samoa. New zealand, no
Australia tvia Nancouyer)-Naku June = o'oo
japan Cora. china. Philippines VIA
Vancouyer)-Empress Of Japan. June g. %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
WIRELESS REPORTS.

The LNsitania reported as $50 miles essC al al
Sandy Hook at J:45 IN yesterday - eAP
TO dock this forenoon. 80 IL, -. n,
The Adrlatic, reported as $40 miles east o .o
Sandy Hook at a m yesterday, Is eApec'e' ~
dock this afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
Forecast for Special LocaIities.-Foi

Forecast for Special Localities.-For the Dis
trict OF Columbia and Maryland fair and warmer
TO day. Saturday. probably showers and cooler:
light TO moderate south winds
FOR Virginia. fair and warmer to-day, satur-
day showers and cooler. except fair in south
west portion. moderate southeast to southwest
windr
For Delaware. fair and warmer to day; satur-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24

=. M: lowest, 80; average 81. average for
corresponding date last year, 6s; average for
corresponding date last thirty three years 60
Local Forecsst--To- day fair warmer Satur-
day showers and cooler. moderate south and
southNes. -irds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24

Local Official ReCords--Ths following orci..
record from the Weather Bureau shows tn.
changes in the temperature for the last twenty
four hours in comparison with the corresponding
date OF last
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
what! Fading?
"Why l can't believe my own

w IldI. L dulllg.
"Why l can't believe my own
eyes.
Bought it-no, by George
| didn't buy it at. Rogers
Poets, and-well it serves me
right. y
But you can bet it's me for
r. p. and their fast colors after
this" n
No matter how delicate the
shade of gray or brown :
No matter how blue the blue
the color must stay fast or
your money back"
Spring and Summer suits,
$1S to $48.
Variety for any man of any,
size! '
Extra preparations this year
for Extra Big Men and Extra
Slim Men-youths. ' b,
For men who want to take
exercise and pleasure to.
gether-
Our Explorer bicycle.
S23 with coaster brake.
In the Sporting Goods
Dept.-all three stores.
ROGERS PEET COMPANY,
Three Broadway Stores III
at at NJ
Warren St. 18th St. 34.hst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
SUNDAYS NETWORK TRIBUNE
Mailed anywhere in the United S'a's'
for So so a year.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
HIGH WATER.

MINIATURE ALMANAC.
Sunrise 4:Ss; sunset. 7:1s; moon sets l'-"
moons 4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24

Ofical observations OF United States weather
bureaus taken at p. m. yesterday follow:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
MONDAY. MAY q
To- DAY.

..,.-. raro7,,bo RDUT II 30 a m 800 . m
a l ~ iJI5 ~. 49, NaiIor, - 100 . m
~ an ci.,nf,I Panama 11.3Oa m 800 p m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
INCOMING STEAMERS.
OUTGOING STEAMERS.

Brings mails.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-24
Hamburg, -1,r,o.I nODro
ARRIVEI

1ibau. May 1s-Kursk (Russ) New York via
Trieste Nav 1a-Alce (AusD. New York via
st Michaels, Algiers, etc ,so.r, N.w
work via Cad'z foi Genoa.
Fremantle. May c0-Gutenfeis CGer' New
YORK via Care Town. ny 49,, v.,
Via Bilbao md Cndz. -
u,mbasa, Nav 2l-Royai Prince CBr), New
q" YorE via Cape Town, Algoa Bay, etc
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-09-12
ONE CASE OUT OF MANY
TO PROVE OUR CLAIMS.

st. Anne, Hi was passing
through the change Of lie and 4
was q perfect wreck from female
troubles. / had q displacement
and bearing down PAINS. weak
fainUing spells, dizziness, then
numb and cold feelings. Some
times my feet and limbs were
swollen. I was irregular and had
souIach backaele and 3eadaches
was nervous; Irritable and was
despondent. Sometimes my &l-,
petite was good but more often II
was not. Ny kidneys troubled
me at times and / could walk
only short distance.
saw your advertisement ma
PAPER and took Lydia -. Pink
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j was helped from the first. At
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with ease. I continued with the
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my homework / know your
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for the good Of others. MES
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-09-12

IToa this crisis.
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eeange of lie IS q most
period IN a woman's ex-
and the anxiety felt by
a g s. draws ne1r IS not
ut reason
en her system IS IN 9 de-
HINGED condition, she may be
posed to apoplexy, or con
on q some organ. At this
fi also, cancers and tumors
ne liable TO form end begin
destructive work :
s1c6 warning symptoms as
ss1se of su&ocation, hot flashes,
hsche backac1es, dread Of
faing evil, timidity, sounds
Is tlle ears, palpitation of the
heart. sparks before the eyes,
salarities, constipation, varl-
ahls appetite, weakness and
lnqufet1de, and dizziness, are
prol ply heeded by mtehigent
women who ape approaching the.
period IN life when .yEoaan's
great change may Be expected
Ihese symptoms are calls from
nature for help The nerves are
eEyfflg ont for assistance and the
should be needed IN i time e..
IzaIia = Pinl6an,'s Vegetable
Compound IS prepared to meet
the needs Of women's system at
this trying period Of her life. 1t
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fs1e organism and builds up
to kened nervous system
It6as carried many women safely
4l15l j. this crisis.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-09-12

There is a great deal Of ruth IN the
old saying.
be&inS to turn grey.
All Iivinf IN an afe when to LOOK young
means to Eli the YOUNG and IMPORTANT
positions. Old foeies go TO the background.
If you should begin to chalk down every
day Of your life, the exact number OF halF3
tR1at turn grey. you would be surprised, and
soon learn that ''The Grey HalrS OF fTe'
mature Old Age come on very qulekly'
# you neglect thsm.
Beein 10 count. and Usg-
HAYS HAIR HEALTH
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-09-12

For soreness of the muscles, whether in
ducsd by violent exercise or injury, there Il
nothing better than Chamberlain Llnfrnent
: For sale by all dealers.
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NSs>rsy e[l,~~,'.i', z|r'"r

$40 and soc at pru6 Stores OF dirse1I S Ugoo
-psE,f a ,rice md 6ealeE'S name. send 4gS tGr
sFiSi boEiIe. Phiio E7ay Spec. Co. NeW0Fko ~ j.
FoR SALE AND RECOMMENDED
RI WELLS & HAY9IAKER co.,
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CONTINUED on page six-)
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-12
FRAUD IN CONFEDERATE MONEY
CONFIDENCE MEN STILL USE CURRENCY ISSUED By THE
SOUTH TO BCNCO RAW IMMIGRANTS. . 80

currency. but in vain. When soldiers
i'm the trenches of Petersburg were
paying $40 for IL tin plate from which
to eat their frugal meals. and $500 or
$500 for q pair of boots. the people
were still clamoring for larger issues
from Petersburg just at the time of
Lees surrender found in a piece ot
deep woodland through which he was
passing a huge pile of neatly stacked
confederate notes anchored with "a
stone. They had been left BY some
disguested fugitive who desired to
travel with a light load. With the
federal army laundering at the gates
OF Richmond the treasury was still
wrestling with the question of its
worthless currency. and when the end
came there must have been at least
$1,000. 900 900 of the do1cful stuff in
the hands of soldiers and civilians.
Some c~onfederatcs brought home
with hen bills bearing upon the back
a few lines OF really effective verse
written In bitterness Of spirit by some
one of their comrades. who foresaw
b rapidly approaching end. The
original had heen picked up late in
the conflict upon the battlefield. II
was written upon white paper pasted
upon the back OF a confederate note.
and it prayed acceptance Of the note
as the rnemento Of a lost cause. The
thing was done with such poignant
effect that It was copied upon white
paper and pasted upon notes AZ a
souvenir by nobody can guess how
many officers engaged in the defense
OF Petersburg. Closely written. it
covered the whole back of a note.
You may still buy crisp. frcsh-look-
ing confederate notes at prices vary
Ing from 2.cents to So per hundred
notes. A few. years e dealers were
acquiring notes of nearly denomina-
tions from 80 cents up to 800. ASS
bill of 1851 autographed at New Or
leans. fetches at least $3.50, and
there are special notes that fetch ev-
EN- more: while the small quantity of
silver coins issued by the confedcracy
arc Of annually increasing premium.
All the silver dollars of 1861 marked
. We're struck by confederate au-
thority at the New Orleans mint. A
dealer about 35 years ago obtained
many of these coins. and also a con-
federate die of the diverse Of II half
~confederacy, and stamped the coins
with this image and superscription.
lie what he had lone and
sold the hybrid coins to collectors at
good prices. There is q. legend among
collectors OF our half dollars actually
struck by the ~confederacy with this
diverse. and one dealer offered such
a coin some years ago at $1,000. Small
silver coins struck by the confederacy,
and bearing hte head of Jefferson loa-
Wis. fetch good prices. Many of the
confederate notes that have o been
excluded from the light have faded
into dull pinks and odd blues. An ~
ample of the ten-dollar bill Of Feb
ruary. 1864. presents this appearance.
and it is an extremely flimsv bit If
money. The signature of the treasury
officer. however. written with a pen
and ink. is still pretty clear and black.
No n who had ever handled mod
ern United States currency could pos
sibly be deceived into accepting this
| note for its face.