davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-10
.FiOe Sailors
Perish at Sea.
SHIP is swAMpED BY HEAVY
SEA AND SIXTEEN THROWN
MToTHE WATER.

ny Associated Press.1
OLD POINT coMFoRT Va, jar.
sailors OF the crew OF the,
Flagship Wyoming Of the Atlantic
fleet are reported to have been.
drowned this morning when q hts
Height sailing cutter Of the flagship
was swamped with 1s sailors aboard
Seven men were picked up by a
tug which went to the rescue. ow-
Ing to the fact that the Wyoming IS
anchored far in the road and! the
rough seas On the roadsted made II
almost impossible for small boats TO
navigate. Reports concerning the
accident are meagre. When the craft
got two miles south or Old Point ana
G half mile Of the Wyoming, she
struck unusually heavy seas and be:
gan to take inrwater. She was carry
ing a heavy load including steel
wheelbarrows when she founderei
after getting into a trough Of the sea:
and becoming unmanageable. OF the
16 men who were thrown into the
water eleven are reported to have
been saved by the rescue tug. The
bodies OF tire are said to have been
recovered by boats from the Wyo,
ming.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-10
Shells Gone
CONTINUED from Page One

ascarload Of ammunition to be shi,
fed either to Marie or Alpine. Tex.
declaring that the federals would
take chances on smuggling II owe.
the river. A carload was not 10 b.,
had in Ell Paso.
> The rebels now hold Juarez and
lave threatened to dynamite Ell Paso
stores giving assistance to. the fed !.
erals. ii is said.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-10
UNION PRAYER MEETINGS END.

~. u I'D
The last OF the series dof Union
praper services which have been
held in the Presbyterian and Pala-
tine Baptist %2clf1relies was Held last
evening and was largely attended,
Rev!9fL JOB. Bowers pastor or Tie
Diamond street NJ. E!9Blchurtlt led
the discussion in the Presbyterian,
church while Rev. W. H. Hampton
pastor Of the Christian church con!
Quoted the service in The Baptist
church.
Intense interest was manifested
in each of the services and splendid
talks we're given by the leaders as
well as a numbess q other people.
Sunday afternoon at the y. NJ. @.
A. the last Of the mayer services
will be held and beginning Sunday
night the four churches, the First
Baptist. the Presbyterian, the NJ. p.
Temple and the NJ. E. south will
ibeginu a1Jscriessof cyangclistic SER
vices which will be held in the
Temple and will be conducted for a
period of two weeks at least. The
preaching will be done by the local
pastors and a noted singer In the
person Of Rev. J. w. Hawley OF
spttt ,t,,,, Ia, Mo-, ,nn,nd a. ,A,J
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-10
Deeds Filed.

$3.50 locus tlleQ. -
Deeds were filed yesterday with
the county clerk for recording as
follows:
Levi d.. Harr and wife to James
"a. Meredith. a parcelfo of land in the
Monongal,cla Industrial Company's
Addition to the City Of Fairmont;
consideration 81 and other valuable
consideration.
Ellis Floyd and wife to Mary B..
OFT, a parcel of land on Bartholo-
news fork Of Buffalo creek in Man
nington district: consideration $500.
Clemenza Reeves and husband to
Francis Thraps. a parcel of land in
the Reeves Addition to the City Of
Fairmont; consideration $3.50.
Power of Attorney.
The Rivesville Coal Company las
named Attorney Tusca Morris as att
torney for the company, thcspropes
papers being filed yesterday.
Certificate d, INCORPORATION.
certificate OF Incorporation for
THE Risescllle Coal Company was
filed yesterday with the county
clerk. THE company VIII have rs
chief Offices and chief works in the
Village Of Rivesyille. 1t Is oncorp-
Grated to deal in coal mines and
lands and to operate mines. Its
capital stock is $4,000, with $500,
subscribed and s 5 900 paid in. The
incirporators are r.. A. Pollock. p.
?. Pollock. Nilliem Bragden, Frank
stoner, Wallace Dixon.
Vital Statistics.
Birth and death certificates were
lied yesterday with the county
clerk as follows:
Births-Drs w. r.. Andrews one.
n. c. o. Henry one. DR.. James a.
2iedy three, DR.. NJ. F. Hamilton
re: Deaths-Dr. Riedy one, Dr.. b
NJ. Cox one.
Administrator Named
Thomas Hawker was appointed
administrator Of the personal estate
OF the late A, 81 Robertson: bond
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-10
DRINK
BIT
RELIABLE HoME TREATMENT.

The oRRINE treatment for the
Drink Habit can be used with abse-
lutte confidence. II destroys all de.
sire for wfiskey; beer or other aleo-
holic stimulants. Thousands have
successfully used 1t and have been re,
stored tolises Of sobriety and useful.
ness Can be given secretly. Costs
only s1.0o per box. If you fall to get
results from oRR1NE after a trial,
your money will be refunded. Ask
for free booklet telling all about OR
R1NE.s W. R. Crane & Co, Main St.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-10
sw1LL HoLD.ovER.

rARKERsBURc, Jan. lO.-lt is
announced authorltatively that both
United States Marshal Jas. E. Doyle
rndspIstrict Attorney H. Roy Waugh
will Hold over until after the com
ing January term Of United States
ccu,t. which begins January Is
arshal Doyfe's successor has not yet
i~en appointed aud waugl's ha,
!.st qualified.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-10
- THE @@,
@A STAGE@1
Mexican women and elildren thsie

sIaua..Hr NLaAH F-rFu 2 HAMIHA" EIMNNHENH
Mexican women and children their
arms full OF such possessions as they
can carry and their bright hued gar
ments Tapping in the wind.
SAN DIEGO, Cal, Jan. 10.-Per-
CONS arriving from Ensenada, lover
California, affirm that there has
been serious trouble in tile Federal
garrison there. Two hundred of tie
soldiers recently became so threat.
ching that 1t was deemed necessary
to deprive them of their arms. They
were escorted out of the city east:
ward to the desert. They are now.
roaming about the peninsula, and in
many instances It is said have terror
ized the ranchers.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-10
DIR. D. 1. 1, YosT

Practice Limited to office
Chronic diseases and Special Their
apeuties. Hours-s:s 30 a. M. to. $50
p. m. daily; Sunday s-5 p. M. by ap-
ipointment.
Office over Mt City Drug Store,
.ss4 Main Street. Con. Phone ss-i.
Residence. III High St, Con Phone
'e5s-Ls
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-10

In a close contest last night, tho
Opera House team won two, out OF
three games from tile Pastimc. The
score:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-10
NOTICE.

AID persons having claims against
iBefrhan and Polan viii present SINE
at the Citizens Dollar Savings Bank
before January 18th. 1914. for set
Element. l-s-5t.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-10
International Bible Students Asso.
ciatioa.-los Main St. ara
fFoo.

1896 4. IN Pratsc and Testimony.
lll.00 a. m. Bercan Study. ESQ
'p IN: Bible e~hronologs. All are
cordially invited. a3A'iss
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-01-10

Substitutions-Alumni. Curry for
l,arncs, F. Amos for snodcrly. Tooth
man for G.. Aoms. Crowl for Bell;
Normal, Dacis for colebank. Clancy
for Ice, Smith for Arnett.. shurtlcnf
for Watkins, Hustead for Davis.
HGayencr for Kennedy. l.awliss for
Smith.
Field Gosls-Bell 6. Morgan /.
Barnes 2. Toothman 1; Watkins 2.
hrnctt 2. I.awliss /. Goals from
fonls-Bcll' I. Morgan ]. Hustcad /.
Time. OF Halves, 20 minutes: Ref.
ercc| Scott; Timer. Watson: Scorer,
Mckinney.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19
ACKNOWLEDGED THE CORN.

The Southern States Cotton Cor.
poration has withdrawn its last bluff,
which was a notice of appeal from the
decision OF the Federal court declar
ing them bankrupt, and have asked
that immediate action be taken in the
bankruptcy proceedings. This is the
last chapter in the stupendous folly
OF trying to force cotton to bring 10
cents when 1t was actually worth on
the market ~ cents and under PEG.
pie will learn sometime that man
cannot lift himself over the fence by
his boot straps. This whole scheme
OF holding cotton, of bonded ware.
houses where farmers may store cot.
ton and borrow money on their re.
ceipts, is fraud and delusion. The
only way under heaven by which the
price Of cotton can be increased is
10 limit the production. Supply and
demand have always regulated prices,
not only of cotton, but everything else,
and always will. 1t is law Of nature,
and natures laws cannot be contro.
yerted.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19

We have heard OF craze waves
sweeping over the country every once
In awhile. but there has never been
one like the new dance craze now on
at Navasota. The present class mum.
bers something over sixty and as
soon as school closes It Is not at all
improbable hiatt he number will 20
to a hundred. No special class or set
seems to be- in the forefront; old and
foung alike are heard saying, over
back, over forward; over back. over
forward" all during the day and any
old place. II the thing keeps up there
won't be any real old people in town.
We're all getting young again. Naya'
sofa Examiner.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

It's investment" II you win and
speculation If you lose.
She is a wise wife who can delude
her husband into believing that he is
boss.
household necessity is one that
no family can afford to be without
unless 1t has one.
The man who kicks when he re.
ceives short weight doesn't always
give thirty.six inches for a yard.
Beware of the chap who borrows a
quarter and pays it back promptly: he
may strike you for a dollar next time.
s%s
Wonder what would happen If the
Lord were to follow all the advice that
is handed to Him in prayer.
After a girl gets married she helps
her girl friends to the same sort Of
trouble.
The average man thinks he has the
wisdom of Solomon, but his actions
show that he is entitled to another
think.
49,
A friend may be a chap who hopes
that he can use you before you can
use him.
saa
ANY man who boasts of his Chart.
able acts Is entitled to a tin halo.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19
COMMERCIAL CLUB
WEEKLY MEETING
Discussions and Appointment Of Com
mittees on Matters Of Import.
ance to Bryan.

The directors of the Commercial
Club held their weekly meeting in the
club room at 10 a. m. today.
The following members answered
roll call VI. e. Wallace, w. il. Cole,
John NJ. Lawrence, w. S. Wilson Jr,
A. w. Wilkerson. J. S. Doane, H. NJ.
Hewitt, A. NJ Waldrop, l.. l.. Mclnnis,
Walter Wipprecht, John A. Moore, X.
S. Webb and j. NJ. Caldwell.
Visitors present: Profs. X. ], Potts
and A. C. Love and Dillen T. Stevens
of College, Attorneys w. T. Young
and ]. G. Minkert, S. H. Dunlap and
A. w. Buchanan of Bryan.
Profs. Potts and Love of College
came before the directors, asking for
the cooperation of the club in an eff
fort TO protect the college campus
from depreciation of live stock. The
matter was referred to the A. " NJ.
College committee, composed of l.. l..
Mclnnis. f. j. Fountain, G. 5. Gamer,
w. ]. Caulter and John c. Wick.
VI. T.. Wallace, chairman OF the re-
ception committee appointed to look
after the Colorado tourists, reported
very satisfactory smoker arranged
by the Commercial Club for the Wis
itors. In addition to this smoker, a
number of autos met the visitors on
the outskirts Of the city on their ar
rival and also piloted them as far as
College on their departure the next
morning. Those furnishing cars for
this purpose were: Q, S. Johnson,
George Brandon, j. R. Astin, ]. j.
Edge, ]. Webb Howell, l.. NJ. Hewitt
Jordan T. Lawler and Tyler Haswell
The president appointed L. NJ. Hew
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19
A. M. WaIdrOp
& Co.
The Store for Values in
Mems Wear
WANT BANKRUPTCY REFEREE
Southern States Cotton Corporation
Will Not Appeal.

Dallas, Tex. May 1.-THE South
ern States Cotton Corporation, in pa
pers filed with United States District
Clerk Louis Maynard Monday morn
ing, withdrew their notice OF appeal
from the decision of the Federal court
declaring them bankrupt, and request
ed immediate action on the part of
Eugene Marshall, referee in bank
ruptcy. 4 meeting of creditors will
be called soon and a trustee in bank
ruptcy selected TO handle the case
S.W. King is acting as temporary re-
ceiver in the matter. The case will
now take the regular channels of the
bankruptcy act.
Attorneys gave as reason for with
drawing the appeal that it would take
the case a long time to be disposed
of in the higher court and that 1t was
believed quicker settlement of the af
fairs of the corporation could be
made by letting the case go through
the bankruptcy channels. f...
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19

A few days ago rather bashiul girl
went into one OF our leading stores
carrying three chickens. She inquired
the piice OF chickens. and at the same
tine put item on the counter. The
clerk didn't know the chickens feet
were tied, and asked II they would lay
there. She bit her handkerchief and
said: NO, sir; they are ROSTERS.
Jasper County (Miss) Review.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19
Ro4Dz sur16lNo ELEGANT.

The building known as the Rohde
building and formerly occupied by
Sam b. Wilson. is nearing completion
and will be a beauty" from appear.
ances when completed. The work Is
being done under the supervision OF
h. S. Taylor. and will be a big i'm.
provement over the old building. The
woodwork Is done in mahogany and
white enamel and certainly presents
pleasing appearance inside. The
stairs leading to the second story
have been changed. having a landing
with easy treads. which will be ap
preciated by those who have business
on the second floor.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19
Find Swift Relief From Ailments
Of Years Standing With First
Dose Of Treatment.

Many Texans needlessly suffer from
stomach ailments and disorders of the
digestive tract which apper 10 bee par
ticularly prevalent in the South. Many
others have found way 20 health by
the use OF Mayrs Wonderful Stomach
Remedy
The first dose of this remedy proves
what it will do.
T. B. Goodpasture, SO2 Sabine St,
Houston. Texas, wrote Il took your
treatment last spring. don't think !
will have to take IL any more-it com
pletely cured me"
II. l.. Randell, Laredo, Texas, wrote;
81 have just finished my fifth bottle
of your stomach treatment and passed
several gall stones Your preparation
has worked simply wonderfully during
my course of treatment.
These people know. because they
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19

That's bully piece OF advice In the
Journal OF the American Medical Asso.
citation on how to be beautiful. For
giving the face a good color" the ex.
pert said. get one pot of rouge and
one rabbits foot Bury them two
miles from home and walk out and
back once a day to see II they are
still there."-New York Evening Tele
gram.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19
TEXANS RESCUED FROM KNIFE
BYWONDERFUL STOMACH REMEDY

took and proved II. Mayr's Wonderful
Stomach Remedy shows you right
away. Mayr's Wonderful stomach
Remedy clears the digestive tract OF
mucoid acCretions and removes poison
Gus matter Il gives quick relief 10
sufferers from ailments OF the stom-
aCh. liver and bowels. Many say u
has saved them from dangerous opera
tons. many are sure II has saved their
lives.
The remarkable success OF this rem
edy has caused many imitators. so be
cautious BE sure it's Mayr's Proba-
bly, your own neighhors know about
the remedy. Go 10 Smith Drug Co.'S
drug store and ask about the wonder
full results II has been accomplishing
among people they knOw-or write TO
Geo II. Mayr. Mfg. Chemist. 1916
Whiting St.. Chicago. Ill. for free book
on stomach ailments and many crate.
full letters from people who have been
restored. Any druggist will tell you its
wonderful effects.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19

II Is a common remark of visitors
who have been a few months away
from Rosenberg that they hardly
know the place. - Rosenberg News.
Herald.
Weeds have got the town grabbed,
we suppose.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19

Our idea about II is, that Senator
La Toilette in getting 1866 pages into
the Congressional Record, simply
worked the government into publish.
ing book for him the other publish.
ers had turned down.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19

Colonel Bailey OF the Houston Post
asks that judgment on Rooseyelts
river be withheld until he begins to
tell OF the size of the fish he caught
out OF IL.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Il. Il. Jordan to Charlie Moehlman,
lots /, and 3, in block 179, in the
city OF Bryan; consideration. $50.
A. w. Buchanan to G. f. Single
tary, lot -, in block |, in the Buch'
anan addition to the city of Bryan;
consideration, 800.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19

One farmer told the editor today
there would not be enough corn made
in Brazos County this year to make
hoe-cake for a weevil, nor enough
cotton to make track suit for flea.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19

The Rosenberg News-Herald calls
attention TO the fact that only 100
days are now left in which to do your
Christmas shopping. The News-Herald
evidently believes in the doctrine that
forewarned Is forearmed.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19

Mrs. l.. VI. Glaze returned today
from visit to relatives in Hemp
stead. She was accompanied home
10y her niece, Miss Lena Josey.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19

Colonel Roosevelt should remember
the fate of one Doc Cook and go a
little slow on this discovery business.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19
Cooper e Cole
The Quality GrOCerS

In selecting place for your Grocery Business your
first consideration is quality and price We are headquar-
tiers for the Famous Club House Brand OF Canned Goods
White Eagle Flour and Old Master Coffee each leader
In their respective line Our prices as low as can be
made We receive fresh Vegetables and Fruits daily which
will reach your table perfect condition We always have
on hand Fresh Country Butter and Yard Eggs. Our de-
livery service is the best Phone us your order today
Phones 32-3S5.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19

Many man will pray for good
roads who won't vote for them.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19

Mayor W. W. Harris bnGAlderman
j. c. Wick have returndhfrom a visit
to Dallas, where they had gone TO
select a fire truck for Engine Com.
pany No Of the Bryan fire depart
ment. They report that their selec.
tons will be recommended TO the city
council and the committee from the
FIRE company AT the next meeting Of
the council.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19

The Eagle Is authorized TO announce
the following candidates. subject TO
the action OF the July Democratic pr.
maries:
FOR CONGRESS-:
HON. RUFUS HARDY, Corsicana.
IoR REPRESENTATIVES,:
HON. J. L. FOUNTAIN.
CHARLES l.. MCCOY.
FOR SHERIFF:
JOHN D CoNLEE (Reelection).
T. c. MUM.
FOR TAX COLLECTOR:
W. /. McCULLoCH.
W. WIPPRECHT.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER:
]. B. PRIDDY.
FOR CONSTABLE PRECINCT NO. A.
HILL WILSON.
c. L. BAKER.
FOR COUNTY JUDGE:
1T. MALoNEY (Re-election).
FOR COUNTY CLERK:
W. s. Hogs (Re-election).
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT:
T. W. PARKER (Re.election).
FOR COMMISSIONER PREC. NO. 2;
NJ. B. casters.
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRE-
CINCT NO. 4:
L. D. MCGEE (Re-election).
FOR DISTRICT CLERK:
]. W. BARRON (Re-election).
FOR TAX ASSESSOR:
J. SIDNEY SMITH (Re.election).
FOR COMMISSIONER PRECINCT
NO. /:
J. p. ATKINS (Re-election).
F. II. POOL.
FOR COMMISSIONER PRECINCT
No. 4:
J. w. HAMILTON (Re.election).
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19

II, John A. Moore and w. Wipprecht
an committee TO complete the work
OF Incorporating the Commercial Club.
The secretary read communication
from the vice.presldent OF the State
Rural Letter Carriers Association,
asking what kind OF entertainment. II
any, the Commercial Club could offer
the delegates OF the association on
the occasion OF their State meeting at
College Station. July n TO 20, In.
elusive. The matter was placed In
the hands OF the standing committee
on entertainment TO be named later
by the president This committee
was authorized on motion OF w. 8.
Wilson Jr. II Is understood that the
chairman OF this committee on enter.
tainment will be selected from the
directors OF the Commercial Club.
On motion, the city school board
was invited to hold It's meetings In
the Commercial Club room.
On motion, the secretary was
authorized to furnish the club room
with dozen additional chairs.
j, s. Doane reported that the Young
Mems Business League Of Palestine
occupied suitable building. centrally
located and set apart for their special
use. This building Is surrounded by
an attractive little park. He called
attention 10 the advantage such an
Arrangement would be 10 the CONNER.
cial Club OF Bryan. SECRETARY
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19

l'oR REPRESENTATIVES,:
HON. J. L. FOUNTAIN.
CHARLES l.. mccoy.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19

For Sale BY The Smith Drug Company
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Eagle is authorized to announce
the following candidates. subject to
the action Of the July Democratic pr.
maries:
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19

FOR CONGRESS-:
HON. RUFUS HARDY, Corsioana.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19

FOR SHERIFF:
JOHN D. CONLEE (Re-election).
T. c. MUM.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-05-19

Any man who boasts of his char
able acts is entitled to a tin halo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-25
SOME HELPING HAND
 HINTS FOR THE HOME
ny MARION KIRKLAND

wood paddle. by 15 inches, with which give them a light stroke when on the walls. After they fall to the floor coup de grace effect may be administered l use a broom when they are higher than the walls. They may be killed without crushing and then swept up. 1 have killed from 30 to GO of them in this way in a night. Another way is to make a trap Several are better) out of bright tin pails with garbage in them-banana skins, po- tato peelings, etc. Use one or two quart pails, coffee cans, etc. Place against a rough wall up which they will climb and drop in, but they cannot get out. Gar bage with a smell is preferred. They also like bran. Do not use deep pails, as they see the trap. MRS. G. E. F.' You have numerous companions in the discomfort wrought by the unpleasant marauders, but you seem to nave been tor mented to an unusual degree. May I ask if you have ever tried setting saucers of moasses and tartar emetic in their haunts. and strewing a mixture of borax and red pepper in corners and cracks !? Add these defenses to those you have de-
 scribed and I think you will speedily be freed from the plague. They are loath- some creatures