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The Brunswick news., 1912-10-22
SEVENTH SERVIAN INFANTRY
BLOWN UP BY LAND MINES
NEAR THE FRONTIER.
SEIZED ARMS OF GREEKS
Greeks Leaving New York on Steamer
Venezia Made Noisy Demonstra.
tion on Ship and Are RuthIesslv
0isarmed at Providence by Police.

London, Oct. 21.-Three and per-
maps four. big battles will be begun
within few days, if not few hours.
on the territory of European Tdrkey.
Armies of the Balkan allies have now
crossed the frontier.
The Turks as their opponents nd
vance, are giving up their frontier
posts and abandoning small and uu-
important towns. falling back slowly
ON their strongly entrenched posi-
tlons preparatory to giving Dartle
there.
The Bulgarian army will, il IS
thought, probably be the first to strike
at their objective point, the fortress
Of Adrianople. The main Turkish
army is rapidly growing in str 9ngth
and with time will outgrow that of the
invaders
Rumors have been current today
that the outer forts of Adrianople
have fallen into Bulgarian hands, but
these must be taken with reserve in
the same way as the report OF the
capture of the town of Kirk Kills
sch.
London, Oct. 21.-The Seventh req.
ment of Servian infantry is reported
to have been virtually extermiaated
by the explosion of Turkish land
mines after crossing the frontier in
to the district of Novipazar, accord
ing to news agency dispatch iron
Belgrade.
The Brunswick news., 1912-10-22
WIRELESS SAYS EXPLOSION
ON STEAMER BERKSHIRE
REVENUE CUTTER SEMINOLE is
FIGHTING FIRE AND TAKING
PASSENGERS FROM LINER.

Washington, Oct. 21.-A relayed
wireless from Captain Barden of the
revenue cutter Seminole, standing by
the burning steamer Berkshire, at
Lookout Cove, says the fire is gain
ing.
Fire gaining; one explosion. Have
taken off more passengers. Five
streams going from the Seminole" 4"
was the report received at revenue
cutters headquarters by Commandant
Berthoff.
The Brunswick news., 1912-10-22

Beaufort, N. c., Oct. 21.--The liner
Berkshiree, from Savannah to Phila-
delphia, which put into Lookout Cove
on the North Carolina coast, early
Sunday with a threatening fire in
her hold, was today still ashore there
with the revenue cutters Seminole
standing by.
The Berkshire's passengers are
being transferred to the Seminole and
landed at Beaufort to complete their
journey to Philadelphia by rail.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

The Missionary meeting Monday
the Sth at Mrs. Manry's was fraught
with the spirit Of our work.
Mrs. Many was sick. but Miss
Lillian's presence made us feel well
come.
Mrs. Harris talk on our Mountain
schools was instructive and interest
ing. The more we know, the more
we want to do.
Mrs. Cowllng also gave us some
data on the Mountaineers which all
enjoyed.
When II came to a general discus
sion of our schools we found how
little we could remember on short
notice, but some responded and we
who didn't felt ashamed.
Mrs. Morrow gave us the benefit
OF a few of the good things and in
SEPARATIONS and general uplift of the
Institute at Sweetwater.
II would be impossible to tell all
the good that one gets from these
gatherings of Christian Workers.
Reporter.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12
The w. @. #. u.

II our women would only ponder
long enough to remember that the
w. c. r. u is an organization of
Christian women for the protection
OF the home and the triumph of
Christ's golden rule in custom and
in law they would come out to at
least one meeting. which wound
mean becoming a member of the To-
cal union, auxiliary to the state, ma
ton and world
The members OF this great organi
cation have reached the wider de
velopment that leads them to asso-
ciate without regard to sectional or
UNCONVENTIONAL affiliation and the
knowledge of the history OF past
facts cause them to see in the use
and sale OF intoxicants life's great
est menace against the integrity Of
the organ OF thought. This is a tok-
en- Of the times more inspiring to the
the Christian than any other, this is
the basis OF our gratitude to God
Meet with us at the Baptist par
sonage every second and fourth
Thursday and organize Mothers
love.
Reporter
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12
Programme.

Programme:
Monday April 10 at the Parsonage
subject-Asia's Opinion OF New
Christion Religion.
Devotions-1st Chapter OF Colos-
SLAMS.
Song.
Treasurers Reports.
The Judgment OF most value on
Comparative RELATIONSHIPS. II. G..
Towle.
Are non-Christian Religions. Re-
llgions?-Mrs. ]. s. Hardy.
Christianity radically unlike 9th
err RELATIONSHIPS. Hunt.
How to present Christianity to non
ChrIstians--Mrs. d. p. Strayhorn.
Should differences or resemblance
be emphasized? Mrs. e. Grimes.
Are the differences fundamental?
Mrs. o. Hardy.
The proper attitude Of Christian
Ity toward non Christian religions
Mrs. Grantham.
Has Christianity penetrated the
Asiatic mind?-Mrs. Mcmillan.
Is humanity two or one?-Mrs'
Farmer.
Is Christianity in need Of correc-
ton or enrichment by non-Chrlstian
RELATIONSHIPS Mccullough.
Leader-Mrs. Morrow.
Hostess Bickham.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

Until the Light Company resumes
the all day electric service | can
treat patients with the Xray and ele-
ctrlcity only in the forenoon OF each
Wednesday and Friday and every
evening of the week after 6:45 p.
m. other treatment every day and at
all hours
DIR. P'POOL.
office in wilmeth Building South
west corner OF square.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

Joe Rogenstein. farmer living IL
miles northeast of Snyder came to
the Signal Office wednesday with a
very large centiped which he had
captured In his storm house. He left
the reptile here as a donation to the
Cowboy band to be taken as their
mascot to the Confederate Reunion
at Macon.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

r. A. wootsey, railroad man
running between Dallas and Jackson
Texas sent in the following; II was
down with rheumatism and kidney
trouble and had backache all the
time, until was almost tired of lly-
ing. The first bottle of Foley's Kid
ney pills l took helped me so much
that | kept on with them until was
thoroughly cured. also gave them
to my little boy for bed wetting and
Il stopped that altogether and he is
now we'll"
Snyder Drug Company.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12
To Mothers and Others.

You can use Bucklen's Arnlca
Salve to cure children Of eczema.
rashes, letter. chaflngs. scaly and
crusted humors as we'll as their ac-
cidental injuries-cuts, burns.
bruises. etc with perfect safety. Moth
ing else heals so quickly. For boils,
ulcers, old running or fever sores or
piles II has no equal. % cents at all
druggists.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

II you eat something that disagrees
with you, don't let It work It's own
way through. Il is slow process and
makes you feel bad. Get rid of It
quickly by taking a dose of HERB
me. II drives out impurities in the
stomach and bowels and you'll feel
better Price so cents. Sold by all
druggists.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

To prevent pneumonia, cold set
tied in the lungs should be attended
to once. Put a HERRICK's RED
PEPPER POROUS PLASTER on the
chest and take Billiards. Horehound
syrup internally. Il Is a winning com
blnation. Buy the dollar size Hore-
hound Syrup; you get a porous plas-
ter free with each bottle. Sold BY al
druggists.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

Every family that has children Is
liable to have Group; invariably at
night. II BALLARD'S HORE-
HOUND SYRUP is kept in the house
II saves going after the medicine at
an announcement time and checks the
attack promptly. Price 25c, soc,
and 800 per bottle, sold by all drug
gists.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12
n. c. Herm was here Thursday.

The correct treatment for cuts.
burns. scalds. wounds. sores. lumha-
go. rheumatism or neuralgia Is BAL
LARD's SNOW IMMINENT. Il is
healing. penetrating and antiseptic
which is everything that is needed to
effect a complete cure. Prices Csc. so
and 500 per bottle. Sold by all
druggists.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

=. p. w. Weeks. M. d., onalaska,
roSas has a customer who walked
as,ee, miles to his store for a bot
lie Of loley's Honey and Tar Com
Mound. II contains no opiates, cures
coughs coils. bronchitis, hoarseness
and tickling n throat. Best for chill
dren and gr,wn persons
SNYDER Drug Co.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

Charlie Leslie and little SON Au-
die OF Hermielgh we're In Snyder
Wednesday. Mr.. Leslie reports the
illness OF his little daughter. but
she is now doing nicely.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

Granville johnson left Thursday
morning over the Santa Fe for Can
adam Texas. to accept position In
drug store He was accompanied
by his mother who Will visit with
him for a month
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

Bob Palmer and Company are
getting ready to open up store Of
now and second hand furniture and
general repair shop in the Lee build
Ing on the South side. Bob knows
that line and he is popular with the
people and win succeed. See their
advertisement In this issue
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

Mrs. ]. ii. Bruce of near Herm-
leigh died at the family home Mon
day night after a short illness and
was buried at Dunn Tuesday eve
ming.
The Signal extends sympathy TO
the bereft husband.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12
ron SALE on TRADE

FOR SALE OR TRADE.-A fine
Standard Bred year old saddle
stallion. chestnut sorrel 10 IL hands
weight 1000 pounds. Might take -
young mules. OF good team Of mules
not over seven years old.
+. r. DAVIS
45-2t Snyder. Texas.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Sloan came
in from Knapp Wednesday to be
the guests for a few days of DR..
and Mrs. Scarborough at the Man
haitian Hotel.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

Eugene Thompson OF the South
western Paper Company was in the
City Thursday and he always finds
the entire printing force glad to see
him.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

We have some of the best resi-
dcnce property in snyder TO trade
for land. What have YOU? We want
two sections west of snyder. II YOU
have anything come in and see US
nc Signal Office.
BROWN & WILSON
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12
Puts End to Bad Habit

Things never look bright to one
with "the blues" Ten to one the trou
BILE is a sluggish liver, filling the sys-
tenn with bilious poison, that DR..
Kings New Life Pills would expel.
Try them Let the Joy of better feel
ings end "the blues" Best for stom-
aoh. liver and kidneys. 25 cents at
all druggists.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12
GIVES QUICK ACTION

The Snyder Drug Company reports
that A SINGLE DOSE Of simple buck
thorn bark. glycerine. etc as COM
pounded IN Adler-i-x the new Ger
man appendicitis 4 medy relieves
constipation or gas the stomach,
almost INSTANTLY
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12
Reporter

Here Is a woman who speaks from per
sonal knowledge and long experience, viz,
Mrs. T. II. Brogan, Of Wilson, Pa, who says,
u know from experience that Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy is far superior 10 any other.
For Group mere Is nothing the' excals H."
For sale b. all dcalers.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

$50 acres II miles of Snyder as
acres IN cultivation. $40 acres good
agricultural land This place can
be bought at the extreme low price
of $1,000 an acre on good terms.
BROWN & WILSON
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

Complete housekeeping bill of fur
niture. cooking utensils, etc for sale
cheap for cash or good note.
w. A. MCCULLOUGH
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12
DIR. LEE t. sTINsoN

Treats all durable diseases OF live
stock. Office at Warren Bros. Drug
Store. Residence phone S-S rings. OF
fee phone Al.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

MIRA ". A. Jones has gone to
MARLIN or few weeks and Uncle
p,II co. he Is going to advertise
for a house keeper.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

+. T.. Pyaett OF Fluyanna was in
Snyder this week and paid the Sig
nal a pleasant call.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

For good Mebane Cotton Seed at
rs cents per bushel. see j. W. Tenn
pleton. Left there for sale by
X. o. Won Roeder.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

Good second hand canopy top sur
ry for sale. See BlackardsJohnson
Hardware Company.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

Mebane cotton seed can't be beat
for turn out. You can get them at
c. Nation and Sons. 4Otf
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

Mr.. Farmer-You can get Me-
bane cotton seed at c. Nation and
sons 40tf
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

Olln wellborn spent Wednesday
night with the home folks and left
Thursday for Lubbock
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

FOR sALE-some nice Gamma bulbs
nj % cents per dozen. Mrs. II. II.
Gotten.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

Several hundred feet of three
quarter galvanized pipe for sale
cheap. w. A. MCCULLOUGH.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

Ask Mr. J. II. Fondy the Gin Man
about Mebane cotton seed 40tf
c. Nation and Son.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12
MCClintOn 6 Hern
Boot and Shoe
Makers

Have opened a new and we'll
equipped shop in the Wilmeth
building. Stockmen's Boots a
speciality. Good work guaran-
teed.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

passenger was a pleasant caller
at tho Signal Office Tuesday and
renewed for another year
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

Come and see us about Mebane
Cotton Seed. 4Otf
c. Nation a nd Son.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

There were twenty seven Herm-
leigh people In Snyder Thursday at
tending County Court
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

TO RENT-A farm miles South Of
Snyder. 100 acres in cultivation. En-
ouire at Signal office.
BROWN AND WILSON
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

Practically new buggy for sale
cheap. Cash or good note.
w. A. MCCULLOUGH
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

Jess Thompson of San Antonio is
here this week visiting the home
folks.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

]. l.. Anderson was here Thurs
day from Sweetwater.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

VIII Black is here this week from
Ennis Creek doing jury service.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

Nv. b. Lee and wife are on a pleas
udo,Srip 70 Corpus Christi.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-04-12

now own the we'll known stall
lion "Texas" formerly owned by l..
C. Darby. VIII make the stand at
my farm mile and a half south Of
Camp Springs.
J. SIMPSON
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-03
At Greenland.

Over the Divide il, according to a
reliable press agent, the best western
photoplay ever turned out. The story,
written by +. G.. Grandon is suggestive
Of the sixties, when trials by jury were
not encouraged by the boys of the golden
West. When sins we're found out, the
sheriff and dread posse were quickly on
the job, and the sinner was not put 70
the agony of suspense, or preparation
tor the long journey. II was ali over in
a few hours, and society slept peaceful
ly. But commendable as the system
was, mistakes were made and man
was sent to another world that would
have been useful in this, The poor vie
tim Of Mr.. Grandon's story was about
as good a man as the wild country
made, but he was caught in company of
o road agent That was pretty bad com
pany, and the boys took no chances.
Birds Of feather hocked together
and ii was safest "to kill the two birds
with one stone" But woman hap
pened along She didn't know or care
about the guilt OF the man. All she
knew was she wanted him for herself
so, pretending to kiss him goodbye, she
cut the rope that bound him. Then
came the dash for liberty; the horses
were game as were the man and girl
riders. The chase was bravely wagei
for miles until the sign post of the d.
vide gave all a rest. The Lubin rough
riders are noted for dash and horseman-
ship and this picture will describe both
men and horses at their best, not for
getting the girl, which, is played by Clara
Williams.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-03
TALK OF THE TOWN

New fall goods at Vaughans.
Think of it, consignment of new
pianoes, at Hale's.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-03
OPEN HOUSE AT GOLF COURSE.
Large Number of Members and Their
Families Enjoyed the Day

Open house to the members of the
Barre Golf club and their families was
held at the golf course yesterday, and
large number were present The ladies
of the club served both dinner and sup.
per at the clubhouse. Although the
weather was not very pleasant, good
wood fire in the new fireplace in the
main room Of the house removed all thS
discomforts OF the outside. The mem
bers voted it one of the most pleasant
days ever held at the grounds
The various golf competitions were
won as follows: Low handicap prize
presented by Marion, won by George
Fraser; lowest score in. mems foursome
won by w. Leith and J. Daniels; ladies'
driving contest won by Miss Gall; ladies'
putting contest won by Mrs Mathie-
son. Only one round of the contest for
the ladies' handicap score was played,
and this contest will be finished to-
morrow.
The scores in the weekly tournament
Of the ladies last week were as fol-
lows:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-03
AMUSEMENT NOTES.
"The Fortune Hunter" Tonight and An
Incident.

II don't go to all the plays, in fact
| miss a good many, and my friends tell
inc afterwards that | didn't miss much.
When / do go. ] want to be amused r
to laugh a bit, and be serious bit, and
above all, want to be entertained. Now,
you can't get all this unless the play
is mighty good and the actors are capa-
BILE and ! will say, without feeling a
bit pulled up, that have never missed
picking the right one yet. How do
do it2 Why. that's easy. Every mag
azine now devotes lot OF space to the
genuine New York success they usu-
ally give little story Of the play and
list of actors who play in it. Now,
instead of throwing away my magazines,
/ keep them with a list of the plays
reviewed, written on the cover. When
play with metropolitan reputation
comes along, | look up the review in
the magazine; then, if it is the kind
of play that like. and the firm Put
ting it out is a reliable one, you'll find
me in the fifth row getting the worth
OF my money every time"
The old fellow wagged his head with
solemn conviction, sauntered up to the
window and purchased ticket for THE
Fortune Hunter, at the opera house to-
night.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-03
The Men Who Succeed

as heads of large enterprises are men
of great energy. Success, to-day, de-
mands health. To all is to fail. It's
utter folly for man to endure weak,
rundown, half alive condition when
Electric Bitters will put him right on
his feet in short order. -Four bottles
did me more real good than any othe.
medicine ! ever took" writes Charles
b. Allen, Sylvania. Ga. after years of
suffering with rheumatism, liver trou-
bic, stomach disorders. and deranged
kidneys, | am again. thanks TO Electric
Bitters. sound and well.' Try them,
Only 80 cents at the Red Cross Phar-
macy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-03
Granite in Memorial Work.

The Troy White Granite company, of
Worcester, Mass, has issued pretty
little volume of Memorials. The troy
white granite is particularly well suit
ed for monumental work of all kinds.
Beside its light and uniform color aud
freedom from knots, it is strong, hav-
ing a crushing strength of IL $50 pounds
per square inch. It also has lower
ratio of absorption than almost any of
the New England GRANTEES. These facts
account for the selection of the stone
for so many memorials of note through
out the country, such as the Norcross.
Arehbold and Hanna mausoleums and
the Commodore Perkins and Magee
memorials. The company also has Stony
Greek granite for those whose tastes in
clined to warmer color-From "Stone
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-03
Goes Back to Ouarrying.

Edward Corrigan. once known as liking
of the American turf" has gone back
to Kansas City to start life over again
in the city he left more than thirty
years ago. With what little he could
save from the wreck of his fortunes
after the final crash three years ago,
the horseman leased few acres of
land at Fifty-third street and Elm.
wood avenue, Kansas City. set up a
stone crusher and settled down to de-
vote the rest of his life to dwelling
the limestone eliffs-the same work he
was doing as railroad contractor be-
fore taking up the racing game. Its
a great little plant Corrigan said to
a visitor. 1--WE got the land here leased
for ten years. I'm glad to be settled
down" He goes to his quarry every
morning carrying a dinner pail.-From
Stone"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-03
roo LATE TO BE CLASSIFIED

wANTED-Good. capable woman for general
homework. None other need apply. IL south
Warren Street (off spauldins streetl i44tS'
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-03
TALK OF THE TOWN

Mrs, A. Chic has returned to this city
after spending some time in New York.
William Mercer of Hardwick is visit.
ing in this city at the home of his moth
er, on Cliff street.
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Richardson re-
turned home yesterday from three
weeks trip to Old Orchard, Me, and
vicinity.
Michael Nelson of Merchant street re-
turned home this morning, after spend
ing few days with friends in st.
Johnsbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerge Stratton, George
Grant and Miss Bernice Sanders, who
have been spending the past few days at
Albany, \. y, returned to this city to-
day. The trip was made in Mr.. Strait
on's automobile.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-03
TALK OF THE TOWN
New silk waists at yaughan's.

New silk waists at vaughan's.
Mrs George w. Mann Of Wellington
street is visiting at the home OF her
mother, Mrs. II. G. Wheeler, of the East
Montpelier road.
Roy Morey, who has been spending u
few days with his mother, Mrs. w. f.
AIorey, of Cliff street, left last night on
the Green Mountain express for Bos-
ton.
Mr. and Mrs, Charles Cady returned
this morning to their home in Woodbury.
after passing week at the home OF
the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
c. Wheeler, of the East Montpelier road
Earl M. Lewis. city letter carrier No
6. is taking two weeks vacation from
his duties. and George NJ. Gates is fill
ing the vacancy caused by his absence.
Mr.. Lewis plans to spend a portion OF
his vacation with relatives in st. Johns.
bury.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-03

FOR SALE Winter work horses Apply 10
l. r. Nelson. r. +. ID. No 4, Barre. Telephone
call. s97-1 44tSs
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-09-03
TALK OF THE TOWN

Mrs. +. NJ Batchelder Of Weston,
Mass. arrived in the city this morning
for an extended visit with friends.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-02-08
No Surprise in California

San Francisco, Feb. S.-Bankers
here explain today's rise of one cent
in the price of silver, which reached
its highest level in six years, as due
to the prospect of larger demand with
the opening of the Chinese republic.
Todays quotations of 59s caused lit
tie surprise on the local exchange as
it had been predicted several weeks
ago that the shortage in the gold sup
ply and the certainty of openings in
the Orient would send the price up
ward.
A local broker said today that fin
ancial negotiations already begun witr
the provisional Chinese republic hat
given absolute assurance that tht
new government, if established, woult
purchase large amounts of American
silver. He also declared that the fac
that gold production was PRACTICAL.
at a standstill, would force the pric
still higher.