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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
Ouintijian's Bereave ments,

No event in literary history is more
impressive than the fate Of Quintilian+
It was in the midst of his elaborate
work, composed to form the literary
character Of a son, his great hope. that
he experienced the most terrible af'
Fiction, in the domestic life of genius.
the death of his wife and one child
after the other. It was moral earth
quake, with single survivor amidst
the ruins! An awful burst Of parental
and literary afaiction breaks forth in
Quintilian's lamentation: MY wealth
and my writings, the fruits of a long
and painful life, must now be reserved
only for strangers. All I possess is for
aliens and no longer mine" The hus-
band, the father and the man Of genius
utter one cry Of agony. - 49,.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
Luxury and a NEWSPAPER.

La Prensa' Of Buenos. Aires is prob
ably the most sumptuously housed
journal in the world. Apart from a
number Of spacious and luxuriously
furnished rooms for the accommoda-
ton of the staff the Prensa offices
comprise well equipped library, open
tn the. general public and a suit of re-
ception rooms where dances are pc
riodically given. The journal also re-
tains the exclusive services Ola highly
efficient doctor who is at the disposal
of every subscriber and whose pre-
scriptions are made up free of charge
on the premises. On the roof Of the
offices is an ear piercing steam whistle
which sounds whenever any special
item Of news is about to be exhibited
in theSwindows. sE...f G
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
Power.

You want power? Well, the desire
is legitimate and its realization posi-
BILE. But what kind Of power? Physl-
cal? Then stop fretting. take ex-
ercise, avoid excuses, form regular
habits. eat nourishing food and sleep
long and soundly. That means sound
body. ~ t..sr.,5y' %.
Mental power? All right. Use your
brain. Think. Think systematically.
Think persistently. Think below the
surface. Grapple with the great
thoughts which others have put into
books. That will give fiber and grip to
your mental life 49, 81
Or is it moral power that you are
after? Very good. It may be had.
Think pure thoughts. Look at lofty
ideals. Live right. Cruelty self.
Loathe all vileness. Develop the good
Samaritan side Of your life. That will
promote high morality.-Bishop Jo-
seph +. Berry.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
The Family History.

A new arrival in certain town has
put up the following sign on his lawn:
My .nameis Pifieton Wombat.
This is my first wife. 49, 80 =.
We get along together pretty well.
Ny income is 5000 per year. T.
My wife makes her own clothes.
She has never left me.
The piano is nearly paid for. -.
Some of the ,neighbors think this
man is plain nut. but others claim
that he's a public benefactor. consid-
ering all the trouble he has saved the
local gossips.-Louisville 'Courier-Jour-.
nal. ~. +"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
ANNUAL MEETING OF CURRENT
EVENTS CLUB.

The Current Events club met last
Saturday with Mrs. William Burk and
had a fine dinner and a social time.
At the usual hour the meeting was
called to order by Mrs. Carter, at
which time the following officers
were elected for the year 1915: Mrs.
Carter, president; Mrs. o. NJ Phen-
icie, first vice PRESIDENT, =. Mrs. c..
NJ. Hanna, second vice president;
Mrs. William Burl, secretary; Mrs.
Maria Hesner, treasurer; Mrs. Chas.
Johnson, chaplain and Mrs. Mary c..
French, corresponding secretary The
next meeting of the club will be held
January Sth, at the home of Mrs.
VIM. Burk. The reading for the year
1915 will be taken up and a picnic
dinner will be served.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
The Victim.

A line Of ragged little boys was
ranged down the center of the school
for exercise.
"Toe the line" commanded the mas
ter. - o..
A shutfling indicated obedience. The
master inspected the line approvingly
until his eye rested OH an urchin so far
behind the others as to be almost out
Of sight. .-.
"Price," he shouted, ''why don't you
toe the line?" So
"Pleath, thir. I am toeing it, lisped
the boy, "but got dad'th bootth on"
New Orleans Times Picayune. -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
The Word doll" .

The, word doll" may be taken as
meaning the same thing as Idol
that is, an generally speaking
an image Of the human form. The
French word "poupee" and the Ger
man ''poupa" were derived from the
Latin ''pupa," the word used FOR
chrysalis, Qnsect stage), the earlier
kinds Of dolls being remarkably like
the pupae of insects. Our word pup
pet is derived also from the same root.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
To Override Timidity

Don't believe that you are unable to
overcome tirnidlty. You think you are
not because you have always been able
to control conditions and people in
way to humor it. Start the fight
now: for you may some day find your
self alone. and without the money to
buy yourself an audience for your pc
culiarities. = s5
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
Japan's Religions.

The two religions Of Japan. Bud.
dhism and Shintoism. are entirely diff
ferent in the decorations OF their tenn
pies. Temples and shrines dedicated
to Buddha are very elaborate and
beautiful. Those devoted to the wor-
ship of Shinto are very plain and or
binary. 80. =, -s.& a.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
Bessie's Task.

Mamma" said little Bessie at table
one noon, ''l'm to write something to
read in school, but I've forgotten what
teacher called it."
IAN essay perhaps" suggested Bes-
sizes father.
IAN oration," offered the little maids
high school brother teasingly.
mo-" said Bessie, suddenly bright
ening. II remember now what it is
it's an imposition"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
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COUNCIL MEETING. 5

The regular meeting of the city
council was held on Monday evening
in the office of City Clerk Thomas
Wilson, with Mayor F. E. Richard
son, and Councilmen Cowles, Hook
aday, Hennessey and Bishop, pres
ent. -
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved. The city
treasurers report was also read
and approved.
The council adjourned to meet
on next Monday evening, when the
question OF advertising for bids on
the Main street paving will be dis
cussed.
Prior to adjournment the council
allowed he following bills:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
Who Baked rhen12

;, A little girl was sent to aneigh-.
boris with a plate Of fresh cookies
that her mother had just baked. In a
little while she came running back to
her mother and said: ,'.Oh, mother,
Mrs. Weeks thought the cookies were;
just fine and she wants the address
for them. " y ,4T |,.Syy
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
OyerdeIicate,

1t was in a small southwestern town
that the town. council. which we infer
is becoming unduly delicate, caused
this notice to appear in the local news
paper when tax on dogs was i'm
posed: TAX on each dog-male, one
dollar; vice versa, three dollars
Harper's Magazine -. -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
Stunq.

He was evidently very angry man,
and an acquaintance FASTENED to ex-
press his sympathy: - a. ~
s When the angry man became coher-
tent he said: II was coming home in a
car and noticed a half dollar piece on
the floor. No one claimed it. talked
it over with the; conductor, and we took
a quarter each."@ E1rt-, -
,'"'Well." said the sympathizer, half
a loaf, you know, is better than no
bread" ? r So
Certainly" said :. the angry man.
But l find now that I'm a quarter
short" . ~, IT. .. Isl
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
Needs Four More.

.sThat Miss Gabbeigh is two faced
creature
"Well. she does enough talking to
keep six ordinary faces busy."-Bos-
ton Transcript
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
Had Discovered That,

"How's the baby?" asked the neigh
Dor Of the new father. Fine" said
the proud parent. Don't you find that
baby brightens up a household won.
derfully?" pursued the friend. Yes
said the parent, with sigh, 1--WE have
the gas going most Of the night now
New York Globe. 49,. E%
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
conqress and the President.

The president has the power to pro-
rogue congress. The constitution lar
ticle 2 section ~, says that in case
Of difference between them the two
houses Of congress) with respect 10 the
time of adjournment he may adjourn
them to such time as he thinks proper.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
FOR SALE.

A Duroc Jersey boar with Illinois
state pedigree. Also ten ton OF bal
ed timothy haay, which was never:
been rained on. 81 .
5. ....E. d., MRS. E. M. BOWLES.
R. F. D. Not, Manchester Iowa.
Phone IL on rs. RI III.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
z N .s5 EXECUTOR. -, -

State of Iowa, Delaware County, SIS.
Notice is hereby given, That the.
undersigned has been duly appoint
I'd and qualified as executor OF
the estate of Edward Ryan, late
of Delaware County, deceased. All
persons indebted to said estate are
requested to- make immediate pay
ment and those having claims against
the same will present them, duly
authenticated, to the undersigned for
allowance It - u
Dated, December 18th, 1914. ~ Az
52wks3. T. o. RYAN: IL
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
Just So.

"Where are you going with those gar.
den implements"
81 don't want 'em any more. Shall
try to pawn EN-" ..,
II see. Going to hang up the shovel
and the hoe."-Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal IS
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
Shakespeare's House.

Gastrell was the name Of the clergy
man who,. having purchased : Shake
speare's house in 1856, soon afterward
pulled it down because he thought the
town assessment on it was too high.
He had previously cut down the cele-
brated mulberry tree planted by
Shakespeare's hand because it subject
ed him to answer the frequent impor-
tunities of travellers. Gastrells name
is immortalized by these acts of liter
airy vandalism.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
@nISTRIcT COURT.

r In the jury case of. Eldred Martin
VS.. Michael Prise, the plaintiff was
awarded $50 as damages for injur-
les received last summer on the de-
fendant's farm. After the above case
was completed the jury was excus-
ed for the remainder of the term. n
Judge Durham has made the follow
( ing entries on the court docket since
our last issue: VIM, -.a s,$@' s
,s,s 4. 4; LAW. 81. 5. .sa
Emma l.. Brayton, administrators,
vs.. Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Ry. CO. Settled as per stipulation
Z on file. IT .S& !. .5; rs. 4. \
CHANcERY. s.s 81
Up Walter Richardson VS.. Libbie Rich
ardson. Default. Trial to court.
Divorce granted. E. "a.
Farmers Savings Bank vs.. H. j.
kaufman ct al. Case dismissed as
4 to John Ernsdorf Iron Co., defendant.
aJud gment against H. j. Kuhlman and
Emma kaufman for $ssS.2S, interest
at s. per cent. :i: II ,..5 5::S5
Farmers Savings Bank VS.. Coles
/ burg Pottery Co., ct al: Default.
Judgment for $1,,S46.96, with interest
at per cent. 4. Il. u, ,s *
Monticello State Bank vs.. Margar-
ct S. Chambers ct al. Default. Judg-
ment for $2,1Os.17. with interest at
&S per cent. III + z ,fs T.. K - =
q u Joseph Donnelly ct al. VS.. William
Donnelly set al. Final report of ref
Serees approved. Referees discharged
and bonds released. H., fs%%
' 3.s,.= PROBATE. III.
@ Estate Of Henry o. Hull. Report
OF sale and deed approved. ~5 - &.@
Guardianship Of Dorothy Keistkam-
per. Final report approved. Guard
ian discharged and bondshen releas-
ed. VI :ss2, il = ~
Guardianship Of. Joseph Witte. Fl
nal report approved. Guardian dis
charged and bondsmen release. ~
Estate Of Salmon S. Douglas. John
Werkmeister, David Laxson and R..
H. Lowe appointed appraisers. Bond
to be given in twice appraised value.
j r. y II e , % So . -o
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
NOTICE.

Anyone wishing to purchase va
cant l2ts or houses and lots in Man
chester, one of the best towns in
the state. or farms in Delaware coun-
ty, call on the undersigned. Any
one wishing to buy life insurace. call
and see NJ. I. B. RICHMOND.
38tf. ~ Manchester. Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
Desp;se the Little Fears.

Don't he afraid of shadows. They
are really not dangerous of them
selves, and have often been known
to be quite friendly-especially in
sweethearting times You were not
afraid of them then. ~ III 5s: hi
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
For SALE.

Two spotted ponies, one six years
old and one l year old. Inquire at
this office. .e 4S-tf..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
Bacon's Good Advice.

Let states that aim at greatness
take heed how their nobility and gen
try multiply too fast. In coppice
woods If you leave your saddles too
thick you shall never have clean I'M
derwood, but scrub and bushes.-Ba-
con.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
Careful Manaqement.

my wife seldom criticises me-" said
lovely disposition?, =. 49,.
mo. Good discipline. She's afraid
that if she keeps noticing me I'll get
notions Of self Importance. washing:
~ u ..4---= "a
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
One Better.

willie, IS your father very rich
man?''
"No, Sallie. But he is a professor. so
| can be educated for nothing
ooh. that's nothing! My father is a
minister, and l can be good for moth
ing."-Harvard Lampoon.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
DEATH OF FORMER EDGEWOOD
r. TEACHER.

Residents Of Edgewood will reegre
to learn Of the sudden death of Mr..
NJ. F. Nome, at his home at New
Hampton, Iowa. Mr.. Nome, who was
formerly an instructor in the Edge
wood schools, was taken i'll about
half an hour before his death. The
deceased's death was caused from
neuralgia Of the heart. He was for
ty-eight years old and is survived
by his wife, seven children, his
two sisters and five broth
ers. T,,@f'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
Wasted Lives.

. He that spends his tine in sports
is like him whose garment is all made
of iringes and his meat nothing hut
sauces; they are healthless, change
able and useless.-Jeremy Taylor. y /.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23

To Remove Butternut Meats Whole.
Pour hot water over the butternuts
and let them stand over night. When
treated in this way the nuts are much
easier to crack and the meats will
come out whole .4ESfY-' =
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
'' n. IS. g'j X * , -7%.@S3 IN. ~ y.
Wi,ef, Was He in the Leuisjature7

"The legislature, pa-?' THE aver
age legislature, my son.. replied J..
Fuller Gloom, lis a debating society
wherein nobody knows what he is
talking about, and does not care any
thing about what anybody else is
talking about" $@ss;- - - = 49,.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
BLESSING in HARDNESS.

Happiness, like mercy, is twice
blessed, it blesses those who are most
intimately associated with it, and it
blesses all those who see it, hear it,
feel it, touch it,, or breathe the same
atmosphere.-Kate Douglas Wiggin.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
One Sided.

Willie-Paw, what is monologue?
Paw-A conversation between u man
and his wife, my son. Maw-Willie.
you go do your lessons.-Cincinnati
Enquirer. "a.s .4...-.. +. 49,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
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> What She Wanted,

Harry Marry me and your smallest
wishes will always be fulfilled. Carrie
i am able to do that myself. What
+ want is a man who will crafty my
biggest wishes.-Town Topics. #t
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
That Drew Her.

Mrs. Lotarot. won't you draw some
pictures for me?'
"Why. my dear child. I can't draw"
Eyes, you can; father says you're Il
designing woman."-Buffa1o Express.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
EQR SALE.

40 acres, known as the Michael
O'Loughlin farm, two miles east OF
Greeley. Inquire of
51-3w. >re |. A. M0RELAND, III
-. Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
rdore Fruits Should Be Used.

1t is rather strange how few people
know the medicinal value of our COM
mon; fruits and vegetables. What a
pity more fruits and fruit. juices are
not used. =, va 3D.. 5a.F..@
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
Uitramodern.

"AIiss Blinks is right up to date L
lin what way?" @..ar&, q" * ! ~ : ss9r.
"She'd sra tner be IN fashion than out
Of debit Philadelphia Ledger. ,.;.rs2
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
FuSsy Woman.

A fussy Atchison woman returned a,
bag Of salt to her grocer with the
complaint that it's Flavor" wasn't
good.-Kansas City Star. f-f Az
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
a Real Peach

Our idea of peach is the wife of a
man who thinks she is prettier than
the cashier at his favorite restaurant.
Galveston News. a&5
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
DRY Atmosnhere

i I0Tys Ne1TO<sP11cTSs
Il like: this quaint little mountain
village of yours, waiter. suppose I
can get plenty of oxygen here" "No,
sir; we've got local option"
Heart. Review. =. ~,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23

Il. II. Robinson and Louisa Claus
were united in marriage by Rev. J.
F. Moore on Monday, December 81,
1914.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23

Small thanks to the man for keeping
his hands clean who would not touch
the work but with gloves on.--CarlZle:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
Done PROPERLY.

"How is it you were so long over
your work today?" she asked.
Sure, ma'am," replied the servant.
you were watching me most Of the
time" Judge. -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23

Birth Of WelI-known Society.
The first society for the Prevention
Of Cruelty to Animals was founded il
England in 1924 by Mr. Martin, NJ. p.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
Arkansas Diamonds.

Since the discovery of diamonds in
Arkansas, in 1908, 1875 stones, aggre-l
eating $50 carats, have been found
there - &,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
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VOCAL INSTRUCTION.

Mrs H. T.. Ports, graduate Iowa
College School of Music and Detroit T
N. T. s.. and a pupil Of Nine. Cross
of Detroit Conservatory OF Music.
will instruct private pupils in voice.
at her home on East Gay street, Man
chester. Iowa. :S .a.,. 5at5 I
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
Very EASY.

1T is said that two people can live
on less than one. How do you &C
count for it?" Necessity"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23

F. A. Mead and A. Barnd were
business visitors at Independence on
Tuesday. -
Walter, Taylor of Red Oak, Ia, is
spending a few days in the city with
friends. -,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23

j am unaware Of anything that has
right to be called an impossiDility.
Huxley. WI; g,... "a. T., s;l s.s . I. X 81. "A
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
NOTICE or. ANNUAL MEETING.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING.
The annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of the First National bank
Of. Manchester, Iowa, will be held at
the office of said bank in Manchester
Iowa, on Tuesday, January 5th. 1915. !:
at $3.50 o clock p. M, for the election
of directors and such other business
as may legally come before such y.
meeting. I. ,@$. II y 52'f2 ..s \,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
FOR SALE.

y Seven Poland China Stock hogs
eligible to registry. Inquire Of .E
/. M H. WIN. KEISER.
4 ~ miles west Of Manchester: r.
F. D.. No. g. Manchester. siSS%# ;:;s
Att f@. n! :$. IN IA 4s$S Y
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
Daiiv Thouuht.

Revenge, at first thought sweet, bit
ter ere long back on itself recoils.-
Milton. " " III ;+ -#.. se3s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23

The toll of life alone teaches us to
value the blessings Of life Goethe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23
Simple Pc son Warnina

Simple Poison Warning.
A good way to mark bottles contain
ing poison is to push two pins into the
side of the cork at right angles to-
each other. ~'' "a .@ ~ II
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-12-23

Optimistic. Thought.
Better blush on the face than :
blot on the heart. 81, #
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-05
EXCHANGE SALES
 AFFORD RELIEF Reports From the Grain Country Favorable.
 Cotton Troubled

New York. October 4.-Orders for rolled steel products received from do- mestic manufacturers last week again were small in volume, but specified tions against contracts for wire prod ucts, sheets and some semi finished steel were larger, enabling the Uni- ted States Steel corporation to increase It's output of steel ingots from 57 to nearly 62 per cent of total capacity. Larger rolling schedules were due to the fact that consumers were prompt cd to secure the advantage of low priced contracts which would have been cancelled on September 3, if not speci- flea against
 The export trade has been encour- aged by concessions in prices of sev- eral dollars ton, in some cases even Lelow those current for domestic shin ment Some substantial orders have been taken for shipment to Great Brit ain, Russia and France It is estimated that contracts now pending in the in- ternationa1 market amount to 200. 900 tons, including 10000 tons of rails, TO- O0v tons of plates and 10000 tons of wire rods for export to Aussio. 1S.- 0U0 tons of rails for Australia 5000 tons of rails for Greece 1000 tons Of sheets and bars, 5000 tons of wire rods and 10000 tons of billets for Eng land, and 5000 tons of plates for Aus tralia.
 The only important domestic rail- road contract last week was 15,O00 tons Of rails for the Southern railway Steel building work was a little more active in the eastern district.