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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-08-20
SHORT LOCALS

Eggs zoe, butter 26c.
Mr.. Lee Russell went to Chillicothe
Thursday on a business trip.
Have you read the classified ads.
today? it'd
Misses Isabel and Eunice Cooper
have returned from a visit in Cleve-
land and Lakeside.
1872 Max Meyers 1915
Mammoth stove store. w. Gambler ST.
Misses Hazel and Helen McKown
of Butler are guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Robert E. Hess, West High street.
George P. Morgan &c Co., Monu-
ments, Mt. Vernon, Ohio. If
Mr.. John Andrews, who has been
i'll for the past three weeks, is out
again.
For taxi service call Ultizens' phone
sO2 green, Bell 351 w. l.. E. Scar.
srough tt
Mrs. Ethel Newcomer of Carding-
ton is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. AL
len Manville, North Catherine street.
Col. and Mrs. !. d. Hunt returned
last evening from a four weeks visit
in Michigan.
Parents can save money by buying
school footwear now. Guarantee Shoe
Stores clearance sale.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-08-20

soc long chamoisuede
gloves in white and natural,
per pair BIC
One lot 25c to SOC values
in ladies' collars, to clean up
eacn Luz
/ lot ladies' and children's
black hose, 25c values, pair l5c
Children's Sox
Children's Csc half hose,
per PAIR l1c
Children's 15c half hose,
per pair lOc
Ladies' 25c muslin draw
efS .llC
Ladies 75c muslin gowns,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-08-20
Steamer Dacia Sold

Paris, Aug, l0,-France has sold the
American steamship Dacia, condemn
ed by French prize court because OF
her transfer from German to Ameri-
can registry. Her new French owner
has renamed her the User. Under the
tricolor she sailed from Cherbourg to
Cardiff to take on cargo of coal for
Brest.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-08-20
Five Vessels Torpe doed.

London, Aug. 19.-The sinking by
German submarines of tle British
steamship Bonny, of 2.702 tons gross.
and the Spanish steamship Isidore, Of
OF 2,o44 tons gross. is announced here.
The trawler George also has been
sunk. The Norwegian steamships
Romulus and Mineral have been sunh
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-08-20

eacn .......... fSC
Ladies 1Oc gauze vests, Sc
Ladies' SOC ribbed union
SullS .oSC
Mems Porous Knit union
suits, SOC values j.. SIC
Boys Porous Knit union
suits, Csc values ........ l9c
Small lot of small size cor
sets, worth from 81 to $3.50, to
close out 49c
Ladies' 25c vets, one lot,
to close out, each lac
Ladies' "a in, 3 stem hair
switch-very special at .79c
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-08-20
Not Much.

rs it true, mamma" asked Ethel.
"that the ostrich hides its head in the
sandT
Yes, dear; they say that is the
case"
We'll, mamma. when you wear an
ostrich feather you never hide your
head, do youT-Yonkers Statesman.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-08-20
Found Dead In Cell,

Marion. o., Aug. 19.>-Hence Taorn.
ton, colored, arrested for larceny, was
found dead in his cell in the county
Jail Death was pronounced due to
heart failure. caused by excitement.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-08-20

Balance of hair goods
at AOff.
39c and SOC bleached bath
towels, slightly soiled, to clean
up, each D.. .29c
Ladies' 1926 summer
waists, to clean up -. .$1.59
Ladies' $3.50 summer
waists, to close out. :. .$1.79
Ladies' 1926 and $3.50
summer waists .$2.19
All summer parasols now
Ia Price.
Csc silk or satin ribbons,
all colors, yd. .19c
Big lot fancy ribbons,
worth up to SOC, at. :. ,29c
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-08-20
A Series of Clean-Ups ON the Main Floor

15c and 1Sc printed voiles,
batistes and zephyr ginghams
now per yd. sc
25c silk ginghams in beau
tiful patterns, now yd. ,l5c
10c printed crepes, yd. &c
121ac lace cloths, now
per yd. .,.. &c
$1.O0 Embroidered Voiles
and organdies, yd. 49,. .55c
lot 25c to 35c white
goods, yd. l8c
25c to 35c crepes- voiles,
batistes, lace cloths and or
CANDIES, yd. ..........., l5c
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-08-20
Clean-Ups in
Rugs &


in
fall nl EA4z&1Aw
$3.50 I---Ak&N ~
Roxbmy ksa@ WI
Brussels rlg-the s&|VE&MLF
made, worth $685.
herea at. $1,000
in
onyt
o
small all patterns
Wilton
. go.
so
small IA Off,
selection
lacec
curtain materials the eyaldA Off,
best yd pennans cushions so
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-08-20

All natural and colored
dress linens to go at "a Price.
15c crimple seersucker in
tan, blue, pink and lavender
stripes, per yd. ,.,,1 10c
Big assortment 81 shirt
waists, to clean up. .69c
$3.50 long silk gloves in
black or white for pair. .$1.00
$1.0O long silk gloves in
black or white, per pair. .75c
79c long silk gloves in
black or white, per pair. SOC
81 natural chamoisuede
long gloves, per pair, ), .69c
The Holly chieftain., 1915-05-21
WoMAN's CLUB

The Holly Woman's club met at
the home of Mrs. Rollins. Wednes.
day, May 18th. The annual bust
ness. consisting of yearly reports
of officers snd committees and elec-
tion of officers, was transacted.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: Mrs. Il. s..
Rollins, president; Mrs. F. NJ. Will
son, vice. president; Mrs. w. s.
Partridge, secretary; Mrs. r. D..
Wilson. treasurer; Mrs. L. 81. Kep-
hart. chairman of program com.
mittee.
The concensus of opinion Of
those present was that the study
of our subjects during the last
year mad bsen most profitable. On
Wednesday, May 26th, will be the
installation of officers aud social
meeting at the home of Mrs. Part
ridge.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-05-21

A number of John Does broke
into the Armory last Tuesday and
we're promptly taken in custody by
Marshal House, who commanded
them in most forcible English to
hit the trail
Ladies $500 shoes for $l.OO at
Pratt's.
Will Bair of Belleview, Kans.,
whose parents were lifelong friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Pashall, is
a guest at the family domicile and
is highly pleased with the country.
The parents of Mr. Bair will arrive
in the fall and make Holly their
future home.
Call me before you call the fire
department. F. Fl. Allen-fire in.
surance that insures.
Homestead proofs, filings, gen.
eral land Office business transacted.
U. s. Commissioners, Holly.
The body of an unknown Mexi.
can was picked up on Wednesday
last about mile this side of Gran
ada and brought to Holly where
coroner's jury was empanaled.
District Attorney Merrill and Cor
oner Davis came down from Lamar,
foul play being suspected, but the
jury differed.
Mems $3.50 hats for CSC at
Pratt's.
Homestead proofs, filings, gen.
eral land Office business transacted.
U. s. Commissioner, Holly.
District Attorney Merrill was
here on business last Yesterday.
Mrs. Q. E. Agnew came down
from Pueblo last Wednesday in the
interest of the Mountain States
Telephone & Telegraph Co.
The interior of the Telephone
exchange has been beautified by
real artist and now resembles
drawing room.
DR.. R. d. Wilson is now located
over the First National bank.
Mrs. Frank Townsley and son,
Sidney, are expected shortly from
Palo Alto, Calf, where the latter
has been attending Stanford uni
versity.
His Majesty, the Stork, arrived
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Allen last Tuesday, leaving a hand
some baby girl, and Papa Aliens
smile 10 as broad as the winner of
q capital prize in a lottery. No,
thanks, The Chieftain force don't
smoke.
Mems $500 shirts $1.25 at
Pratt's.
F. b. Allen, notary public, rent.
ais and collections.
s Spools o. N. T. thread at
Pratt's for 25c.
CHICKENS
The Holly chieftain., 1915-05-21
NOTICE

In the future all orders for
morning delivery must be in by
II o'clock, and for afternoon by
4:30 o'clock. to insure them being
delivered. Uptodate Market.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-05-21

Ladies' house dresses 81 90,
worth u. rs, at Pratt's.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. 81. Dixon and
daughter, Mrs. M. A. Willoughby,
of Guymon, Okla, parents of our
esteemed townsman, Frank Dixon,
arrived last Tuesday, and contem-
plate locating here permanently.
Mrs. Dixon is in delicate health
asd it is believed this salubrious
climate may greatly benefit her.
Ladies Gauze Vests Sc each at
Pratt's.
Kerosene. 7c per gallon,
Gasoline, l4o per gallon,
In barrel lots.
Osterman & Co.,
8 Coolidge, Kan.
Miss Mabel Woodring, who for
the past two years has been the
faithful ard efficient pianist of the
Presbyterian church, was presented
with a beautiful sterling silver loaf
sugar tray by the young people of
the choir at the close of the service
last Sunday morning.
Mems SOC work shirts 4Oc,
mems $l.CO overalls 85c.
At Pratt's.
Rev. G. A. Spence preached the
baccalaureate address of the High
school graduating class last Sunday
evening in the Methodist church.
Money to loan on city property,
easy payments. j. P. Linville.
The English Lumber Co. will
shortly erect new and commodious
coal bins on the spur. the old ones
proving inadequate for present day
need.
Get your mower repairs from j.
E Saunders.
Cabbage and tomato plants for
sale, 20c per 100, at school garden.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-05-21
CANE SEED

1000 lbs. of white cane seed TO
sale at $1.5O per cwt.
Frank Hiney.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
Springfield Girl May Have Fallen
 Into Evil Hands

Fear that harm may come to AL pima Smith. a handsome Finnish girl who disappeared from her place of employment in Springfield, Mass, April 29 coming to this city to meet a man known to have changed his name after leaving that city has aroused the Bridgeport police to ac- ton in tracing her whereabouts in this. city.
 Several letters have been received here from Mrs. J. A. Schauwecker, 39O Summer avenue, Springfield urg= ing the police to ascertain her where abouts and informing them that vio- 1ence is feared. According to the information received AIbinaf Smith came to this city to marry a man also known as Smith in Springfield but who. upon arriving in Bridge port, took the name of J. A. Bori, and lived on State street. The .po- lice have ascertained that the girls trunk, sent by express, was also ad- dressed in such care They have not as yet ascertained where the woman is, or what became of a four years old child she had with her when she reached this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
Delaney Wants More Efficiency Among
 Police Investigators

Policemen taking the names of wit nesses ana principals in automobile accidents must, in the future. report in full to their superior officers and such reports must at once be trans rnitted to the detective department at police headquarters for full investiga- ton.
 This is the text of an order that will be issued peremptori1y by Superin- tendent Eugene Birmingham today following a conference with Prosecut- ing Attorney Alexander L. Delaney in which the latter represented to the police that while Eugene J. Berger, driver of a jitney that collided yester- day with John Henderson. aged 16. on an East Side street, was in court at the request of the police. No charges had been placed in the prosecutor s hands. Following the court session. Prosecutor Delaney was besieged by principals and witnesses who wished to know what they should do. Later police investigation showed that Ser ger was not responsible and 1t is not likely that he will be again haled into court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
Official
 VIEWS or Worlds w ar
ITALIAN

 Rome, June 19.-Enorts of Italian troops to force a passage of the Isonzo river are being stubbornly contested by the Austrians but are meeting with success, according to statement signed by General Cadorna, chief of the general staff, issued at the war Of flee tonight The communication fol- lows:
 with kthe object of repulsing the enemy the dominating positions he still holds on the right bank of the Isonzo and establishing strong posi- tions at the passages of the river we continued our operations on June T and 8. The enemy offered a deter of the ground and strong Qualifications. Our passage was made more difficult by numerous obstacles placed on the bridges and in the roads and also by the flooded ground along the lower course of the river. Everywhere our troops fought with ardor and tenacity and succeeded in taking important po- sitions which enabled us4to occupy the icty of Manfolcone. The fire of our batteries considerably damaged the enemy's artillery at Ia number of points.
 "In the difficult region of Monte Neiro a, successful attack on our part led to the occupation of positions from hundred bodies which we buried and sixty wounded. Near Caporetto TO Bosnian soldiers surrendered.
 s'In the neighborhood of Monte Croce fighting has been going on for several days for the important position of Freihopel, which the Austrians de- tended vigorously
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
Summary
 OF THE w ar News

Capture of the Austrian town of Monfalcone is announced in an official communication from Rome. General Cadorna, Italian chief of staff, reports that the town was occupied after stub born fighting along the Isonzo river. MonfaIcone lies three miles east of the river and about an equal distance north of the Gulf of Triest- It is sixteen miles northwest of the city of sT'riest, against which the Italian invasion presumably is directed. Possession of MonfaIcone would be of strategic importance to the Italians, particularly as that point is connected by railroad with Triest. The latest mention of the town in official Austrian despatches was in last nights re- port which said an Italian attack in that vicinity had failed.
 At various points along the Isonz sharp fighting has occur red, and several successes for the Italians are announced but it is conceded the Austrians still hold dominating positions on the right or west bank of the river. Italian forces are still moving northward over the Trent iron tier but thus far the engage ments apparently have been nt- tie more than slxirrnishes.
 Uninterrupted successes for the Austrians and Germans in Gal1cia are claimed in Vienna, where it is said the advance south of the Dniester is continu- ing. Tn central Galicia, however, the Russians apparently are rest ing the advance with more success.
 German submarines have sunk two more British trawlers. The crews of both vessels were res- cued. A Berlin despatch con- cedes the Germans lost one ves- se1, a collier. in the Baltic en- gagement of last week. and that a destroyer was damaged. It is asserted in Petrograd that Q Ger man transport and tornedo boat were sunk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
MEXICANS REFUSE
 SUPPLY OF BREAD

San Antonio, Tex. June 1o.-Mi1i- tary authorities at Nuevo Laredo, Mex, it is announced to-day, refused to permit a Laredo, Tex. baker to distribute a wagon load of bread among the destitute Mexicans at Nuevo Laredo yesterday. The ba- ker was informed that the Mextcans did not need his assistance.
 sHThree special trains arrived here to-day bringing about 1,2oo refugees from Monterey and SaIttllo," the message also says. Passengers from Monterey said conditions there were improved only temporarily by the distribution of corn but that the first supply is exhausted and citizens are suffering. Many of them are too weak to fight in the corn line for the handful given each person."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
OIL COMPANIES TO GET
 NECESSARY TANK CARS WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION

Washington, June 1o.-The inter state commerce commission. in an or- der issued to-day, assumed iurisdic- ton to order railroads to furnish tank cars for carrying the normal output of oil redneries.
 "Hereafter.'' said the decision. saII cars used by carriers whether they be owned by the carriers themselves Or leased from private car lines, or from shippers, must be distributed without discriuaination.''
 Commissioners Clark, Clements and Harland filed dissenting opinion, holding that the interstate commerce act did not vest the commission with authority to require railroads to fur nish special facilities.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
TRINITY TENNIS TEAM
 CAPTAIN WINS MATCH

Hartford, June 1o.-A high wind swept over the courts in the opening Of the 4th round of the New England championship tennis tournament at the Hartford Golf Club this morning. One match was played in the singles and one in the doubles. J. G. N Mitchell, captain-elect of next years Trinity Tennis team, defeated his team-mate, T. A. Peck, in straight sets 6-3, S-6.
 In the second round of the doubles, Berg and Merrill went to the nets with Holcombe and Phillip Roberts. the latter combination winning a closely contested match, 4-6, 60. 6-4.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
Prefers Sleeping on
 Dock To Quarters In
 Local Lodging House

Fred w. Reisers a. we'll dressed Waterburian, charged with vagrancy in the city court this morning was freed from custody by Judge F. A. Bartlett after Reiser's experiences had been related The prisoner told the court he had come from Water bury looking for work. He had a small am ount of money that he thought should be conserved He went to a cheap lodging house the first night. His experience was such that he preferred sleeping on the docks thereafter, even though he had heard these were being raided by the police. He was among those cap- tured last night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10

 lIARR1ED.

7syA ps- -tsIFFOTS D--In Shelton, June Miss Rosanna Elizabeth Gifferd and John J. Ryan. of Anson1a NQBEEzS- OSBORN. - In Frederlck, Md June B. Miss Harriet Lydia osborn Of Norwa1k. to Frederick TIsst4aaa aEz5bles, gof Wash ingtoI1,5 De. IlAUTrG REEEsTTsE Mn New York June c, Max Haut of Bridgeport, and Miss Phyllis Ereenstein of Nor walk
 June VI Bernard A GiIhuly and Miss Mary F. Collins --BOWLEEs. .-I In panbury June T. Edward EGintys of Bridge port and Miss Elizabeth Bowler, of Danbnry.
 yYE1S0N 2lA EsE8 HE In Shelton. June 9 Miss Lillian Ella Albee and Geo. Manning Wilson,
 KOSR ELAN. N.t-In Derby, June z Miss Catherine Phelan, of Derby and Louis Kost, Of Bridgep ort. D-B9UTEIIlLElEs--- Shel- ton, June 3, Miss. Ellen Bouteillel and Charles Renaud. RR-FISI1E1I2.-In New York June 5 Percy N. Burr and Miss Bes1 sic c Fisher of Stamford. E EEL 2--STFsVENS Ss-In Norwallx June 2, Miss Eunice Daskam Stew ems of this city and Rev. Stephen Edwards Keeler, of Pittsield Mass.
 MOONEY SH EEsEA N.-In Norwalk June 3. John F. Mooney and Miss May Sheehan-
 -AIEzNTZ.-In Stamford June H. Otto Berger Of Ansonia- ane Mrs Aurilia Mentz. PATTERSON-D l.-At Hudson Heights, May z9ss Theodore Patter' son and Miss Edna Dyer. SYKEs--T1ABE1EE In Winsted June 3. wiIber Sykes and Miss Ade. laide L4abree.
 vAIOT- -Nf,AfAHON.--I Torrington June 3. Charles F. Valot and Miss Mary McMahon-
 sCHILDRBREGHT- = BURNS. = T Stamford, June 3. Charles Schildr. brecht and Miss Nelly Burns. SMITE1-4814AFKEsSl lles--1n New Ha' veIay June 5 Charles s. Smith ol she4fdlhf lft aasaafd aafd Miss Vera M- Blakes lee.
 KILLING N-In Gienbrook June 3. Joseph w Kling and Mis-: Catherine w Harrison STALF.-STAUB.- Brooklyn, June 6, Anton Staff and Miss Marie Staub of Bethel
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
 DIED

CAIHAHAN-In this city, June 8, 1915, flames Callahan.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of Mrs. Friday, June Il, at 8:3O a. nl., and from Sacred Heart church at g Internent St. MichaeIs cemetery D b. CRDFUT--In this city, June g, 1915. Mrs. Edith crofut.
 Friends ar e invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking par 1ors of Rourke & Boucher. No. 1925 Main street, on Friday, June IL at 2:30 p. m Interment at Park Cemetery @ a*p IINEHAN--In this city, June 10, 1915, James LiTlehan.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 471 Park avenue, on Saturday, June 12, at 8:3o a. m-, and from Sacred Heart church at a. m.s with solemn high mass. Interrnent St. MichaeFs cemetery. FoRBEs-1n this city, June 10. 1915. Maria F.. wife of Thomas W. Forbes.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at. her late residence, 1172 enabrQlSs street on Saturday. June ChaFIess Church at a. m. Inter- ment st- Michae1's cemetery.
 D 10 bs BRAOKEN-At Stamford, June ?, Mary F., wife Of John w Bracken FNEII-At Stamford. Frances E. Neil widow of William Neil, aged sa years. sEELY-At New Canaan, June 3, Anna M, wife of Selleck See1y, in her e9th year.
 sTHOA1PSON-In Stamford, June A. Mary D.. wife of George S. Thonp- son, aged P years.
 BROOKE-In Norwa1k, June 2, sopl1fe Beltz.wife of Stanley Brooke. aged 56 years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
FRENCH

Paris, June 10-The French war office this afternoon issued a report on the progress of hostiHties which reads as follows:
 f'There was all last night a very violent artillery engagement in the region between Lorette and the sugar refinery at Souchez. At g o'clock at night the enemy delivered an attack which was, however. at once repuls- ed.
 '"The Germans bonbarded Melville St. Vaast but they made no endeavor to recapture it. We made further progress yesterday in The Labyrinth.
 ''In the vicinity of Hebuterne we maintained all our advance on a front of 1,8oo yards long and for a depth of about 1000 yards.
 ''There is nothing further to re- port from the remainder of the front"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Miss May R. AdelInan was the guest of honor at a perfect downpour'' of cut glass and silver rendered by the employees of Holmes & Edwards Silver Co., at the home of Miss Yetta Cohn So5 Howard avenue, on Tuesday even ing. Miss CoIln was assisted in her efforts by Miss Mary ShanIey. An elegant silver toilet and manicure set and a. cut glass set for the dresser, each piece neatly wrapped in white tissue, were suspended with white rib bons from posts on one side of the living room, while on another, nun1er- ous kitchen utensils were arranged in a similar fashion. The home was very prettily decorated with daisies and shringers
 The bride-e1ect, as we'll as her hance, Harry Drazen of New Haven were overwhelmed with surprise, they having been invited out on a pretense of business Dancing on the porch and many indoor games were enjoyed throughout the evening. A buffet luncheon was served at a late hour
 The wedding. which will take place at the home of the brides parents on the goth of June. will be followed by an elaborate reception in the Colonial ball room. Those present were Misses Julia Smith, Margaret Baldwin, Lucel- Ia Kellogg. Mary Shanley, Mabel Tur- rel Lena Taylor Florence Porter, Rose J. G. Wall, Betty Hartigan, Anna Schmidt, Yetta CoTn, Fannie Sher- wood, May Ferris, Kathleen Byrne, Sally Byrne, May Fade, Nora Doyle, Augusta. Mende1, Sara Wall, Kate Cohn, Loretta Shanley, Vera Johnson. and the Messrs. George F. Heating, vii liam Griffin, Carroll Hogue, Walter Harrington. Eric Hendrickson, C1ar- ehce Garner, Fred Reihl, Edgar Law,
 
 Edward Redgate. Stewart Ford, vii liam Assen and Harry Drazen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
WILL
 TAKE REFUGEES
 NOW AT TUXPAN

Washington, June 1o.-Instructions were sent by the war department to- day to Vera Cruz directing the trans
 port Buford, enroute there for refu- gees, to stop at Tuxpan after clear ing Vera Cruz, if there is room aboard for more refugees. The order was sent on request of the state depart ment, appeals for relief of Tuxpan refugees having come from Rear Ad- n1iral Caperton, commanding t he American squadron in the Buff of Mexico. The number or nationality of the Tuxpan refugees was not stat
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-06-10
WOMEN RUN TROLLEY CARS.

Berlin. June 10.-Wonen as mos tormen on the Berlin stret ears, in addition to the hundreds already serving as conductors while their hus- bands are in the field, are now in prospect. Women also are to re- place men at the various railroad stations, where the main duty is to punch the tickets of travellers as they make for their trains, or take them up as they leave the platforms The latter work is not strenuous and it is believed it can be performed easily bY the women.