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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-03
William Farmer Comma

u
William Farmer, whose stage name
is Wilmuth Merkyl, is coming back to
Keokuk for visit, but will not know
he is here. While visiting in the city
of his birth Saturday and Sunday, he
will not speak to single one Of his
many friends here He will not recog-
nize any of them. but they will recos
nize him. All Of this is true, strange
as it may sound. He will hold re-
ceution to which all Of his friends
and admirers are invited, but at this
reception, not one word will he say
and he will not recognize anybody
present at the reception. While he
will not know that he is in Keokuk.
he will be far from being in daze
Or dream, but will appear more active
and lively than his Keokuk friends
I have ever seen him before.
The reception for William Farmer
is to be held at the Grand opera
house on Saturday afternoon and on
Sunday evening, when he will appear
upon the screen in the great moving
picture production of THE Three
Musketeers," that famous story by
Alexander Dumas. There will be six
reels with 100 scenes and Mr.. Farmer
takes a most prominent part In the
play. He has given up the opera
stage and Is now devotfng his time
exclusively to motion pictures. His
stage presence and histrionic ability
makes him one of the leading film
heroes of the Gay and he is expected
to be seen frequently upon the screen
in Keokuk-Advertise
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-03

MODERN WooDMEN OF AMERICA,
GIBBONS HALL.
Keokuk Camp No. 622, meets every
Wednesday evening at 7:3O p. m. Our
latch string is out to neighbors. John
|C. Wustrow, " c.; J. A. Pollard,
clerk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-03
pYTHIAN SISTERS.

Keokuk Temple No. 256 Pythian
Sisters meet every second and fourth
Friday Of the mc:t.. At s o'clock at
K. p. hall. Mrs. Ida Mas. NJ. E. c.;
Miss Anna King. M. Of r. and s.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-03
u c. T. Min.treIs Saturday.

A big home talent minstrel sno"
will be given Saturday night at the
Grand under the auspices OF heoKuk
Council No. 400. United Commercial
Travellers A packed house should
greet these home performers who ar,
eiven the reputation of being equal to
an, of the black faced com edians the
mast has nroduced. There will be the
old timers ouartette composeG OF
Dreseel1 CHASER. Nodler and Miller,
and tho closing number. "a Grave
ward stew will feature Kenneth
Whet stone. John BRASIL and smoky
Miller in a great hit. This scream
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-22
MILLS
ARE To RESUME
Believed Important Industry
Near Alamogordo viii
Be Revived Soon.

Alamoeordo, y ". May 22.-Reports from
a reliable source indicate there is n strong
probability that the manufacture OF Sacrl-
mentO mountain lumber IS to he resumed
The National Lumber and Creosoung com
pany. in which the Logan Lumber company,
Of Fl Paso. is heavily interested. has been
making Investigations and carefully consid-
erInE the project The timber in the noun
tains has been gone over by experts pos
sible millsites in the mountain have been
which was in operation when the Alamo
gOrdo Lumber company closed down in Feb
ruary. 1908, has been inspected. with view
Of rebuilding and putting into commission
It is said upon good authority that the
National people are now very favoraDly
impressed with the possibilities Of the pro-
ject. and that the final inspection viii be
made at an early date. probably some time
next week. The decision will be made as
soon as this next inspection determines some
important facts. Whether the sawmiu would
be operated in AlamOsordO or up in the
mountains Is a point that viii not be de-
cided until after the final inspection The
log cars, which formerly were used 10 haul
the logs from Russia to the mill at Alamo
gordo. were recently thoroughly inspected
and an estimate made as to the cost OF put
ting into serviceable condition
The resumption OF this numbering indus
try would mean more than quarter Of
million dollars year in payrolls FOR Otero
county. besides affOrding a better market
for grain and provisions. winch would be
needed TO supply the logging camps in the
mountains
1t IS announced that the FL Paso &
Southwestern tie and timber treating plant
viii resume operations on June J. A steamer
with a cargo OF creosote has reached the
port OF Galveston and the cars are expected
to begin arriving here very soon. The treat
er now has on hand, waiting 70 be treated.
12S000 ties.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-22
Americans WI Sa0e
SIOO,OOO,0OO BY Var
Cutting of Europe

New York, May eat is estimated
that as a result Of the European war
from Si00. 000, 600 10 $4,000. 600 which
heretofore was spent abroad by Amer
lean tourists viii remain in the United
States Statistics show that approx
mately 10000 Americans have been
in the habit Of going abroad during the
summer months each year
1t is estimated that each one spends
on an average from $500 TO $1,000 on the
trip. Of the total amount expended
by Americans abroad fully twO-thirds
goes TO pay hotel bills and transDOrta-
ton 1t is estimated that no less than
100000 is given away in the form
Of tips. The balance OF the vast ex-
penditure goes for amusements and
various incidentals. The payments for
steamship fares alone amounted 10
something like $4,000. 900.
At least 90 percent of those who went
abroad in former years viii remain at
home A large proportion Of them viii
devote their time and money 20 see
ing America. Not only will this result
in adding to the prosperity Of the
United States through the fact that a
hundred million dollars ordinarily
transferred abroad Will be kept at
home, but il is predicted also that il
viii give permanent impetus 10 the
See America First" movement and
VIII develop among the people Of this
country a better appreciation Of the
scenic and other attractions Of their
own land.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-22
INDUSTRIES ARE ACTIVE;
EMPLOYMENT INCREASES

New York. Nay 22-Bradstreets
says.
While trade and industrial eondi-
tons continue TO move along generally
favorable lines, the weeks develop
ments disclosed some irregularity. On
the one hand. wet or cool weather has
checked distributive trade, especially
retail business, and at the same time
unsettled international political mat
tiers tend TO cause wholesale buyers in
some lines to so slow. while the same
factor holds up certain speculative pro-
jects-
But on the other hand, industry IS
more active, employment is increasing,
and war orders continue to cause ex-
traordinary speed at a number OF CEN
ters- Jobbing trade in essential sta
pies appears 10 be on a par with. II
not above last years. Alall order houses
are doing we'll High prices for cereals
insure prosperity for farming cOmmu-
mites. and crop conditions, notwith-
standing exaggerated reports OF insect
damage to winter wheat are unusually
good.
Railway traffic is increasing. buying
Of steel by the railroads is larger. bank
clearings. though lighter than last
week. display gains over one or two
years ago, and in some places collec-
lions seem TO be better.
Bank clearings for the week. $685.
O53,O geo"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-22
IN. YLIsTFD STOCKs
MONEY AND METALS.
By Associated Press
NEW YORK MARKET.

NEW YORK MARKET.
(By Associated rresaI
New York Nay 22--Mercautile paper,
3EGA-
Bar silver. 49as.
Mexican dollars. S.
Government bonds. steady.
Railroad bonds. steady
Copper. quiet; electrOlytic S1S.75 G19.00:
casting. S1837G1&75.
The New York metal exchange quotes tin
firm but quiet; $3.50 9 $3.50
Iron quiet. No ] Northern. $3.50 G15.00:
no. . Northern. SIf-25 14-75: No. / south
ern, $500 q1f-50; No Southern. So. rs Q
1875
Lead. quiet: 4170La2
Spelters no market
London Metals Markets.
London, Eng. May 1.-THE London met
ais market closed follows.
Lead, go, 81, Dc.
Spelter. III.
Spot copper. RS. IS; futures. f7s IS.
Spot tin, tl62. So futures. E162
Anthony. $40 rs
THE LOCAL MARKET.
Mexican currency. u.
Mexican pesos (El Paso buying pricel
50
Carranza currency. 5; Chihuahua cur
rency. l.
Fl Paso SmeIter Quotations
Corrected Daily.J
Bar silver (Handy & Harmon quota
London lead. $40. 81. ds.
Pig lead, 40.
Copper wire bars. 1855.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-22
MUCH INTEREST IN
GOOD ROADS TALK

Much interest is being shown by good
roads enthusiasts in the illustrated
lecture TO be given by A. n BOwles Of
the American Portland Cement COM
pany at the chamber Of commerce Mon
day evening.
Mr.. Bowles has been here making
a study of local conditions at the in
vitation of S. c. McCurdy, general sales
manager Of the Southwestern Portland
Cement company He is a cement en-
gineer Of wide experience and his lee
lures throughout the southwest have
created much interest in concrete road
building. He uses a large number Of
lantern slides TO illustrate his talk on
road building and how to do it.
The lectures viii be held at the cham
Der Of commerce and viii be open to
tbe public. Mr. McCurdy has invited
the Adclub. Rotary club, the Real Is
tate association and the chamber Of
commerce members to attend and the
general public is also invited The lee
ture will be at o'clock
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-22
FURTHER IMPROVEMENT IN
WOOL MARKET IS EVIDENT

Boston. Mass, LIav z2.-The Com
mercial Bulletin says:
There has been a further improve
ment this week in the tone OF the
market both here and in the vest
where buying has increased consider
ably Sales for the week have been no
more than Of average size and have
been largely OF foreign wool, for
which prices have been firm and a bit
higher for the cross breds sold
Foreign wool markets.are all firm ="
Secured basis Texas fine u months.
IS So; fine eight months. IS 60.
Territory. fine staple IS D zoe. fine
medium staple 66G67; fine clothing
SIS So; fine medium clothing 630 So
half blood combing 68GT0: three
eighths blood combing SIS T6T
Pulled extra 81 q s.: "A IS @ S.; fine
A 63G S.; A supers 60G62
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-22
WHEAT SCORES
MATERIAL CAIN
Unfavorable Crop Report Is
Cause; Corn Strengthens;
Oats Actively Bought.

Chicago. H.. May 22-Uufavorable do
nestle crop reports and higher foreign quo
tatious gave the wheat market today an up
ward slant After opening unchanged 10
I1.c higher. prices scored material gains all
around before beginning to react
The close was unsettled at Ike TO 15sc
under Friday night
Corn strengthened with wheat Opening
prices. which varied from 3 C Off to 4 q 2.
advance. were followed by a moderate gen
erai upturu-
The close was nervous. sc to = under
Friday plight
Ineoats the feature was active buying on
the part OF one Of the largest elevator con-
Germs
Lover prices for hogs weakened pro-
visions
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-22

The 5Oth anniversary and industrial
edition Of the san antonio Express has
reached FL Paso. II consists OF zee
pages and covers the entire state. FL
Paso is given an article OF 700 words
with pictures Of Hotel PasO del Nortes
the Masonic Temple. Hotel Mccoy and
the Mills building and plaza The FL
PasO photographs and the article on
the city were supplied bye. A. Martin
news editor Of The FL PasO Herald, on
a request from the Express.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-22
EIGHT SUITS, THREE DRESSES
AND TROUSERS ARE STOLEN

Eight suits Of clothes, three dresses,
q number Of skirts and pairs of trou-
sers were stolen from the Gem tailor
shop in the rear Of 206 South FL PasO
street The locks on the rear door
were broken and the thieves entered
through this door. a coat was found
in the alley back OF thetailor shop sat
urday morning.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-22
HERALD BOYS WIN GAME
FROM SIGMA TEAM, 10 TO 7

The Herald boys defeated the Sigmas
in a hotly contested game at the Rio
Grande ball park Saturday morning. by
the score of 10 to Z. The pitching Of
Smith of The Herald team was the fea-
ture Of the game.
The score was: R-H.E.
Simgas zoos OO31O-7
Herald IL 2OO32 x-10 10 &
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-22
COUNTY COMMISSIONER IS
SHOT AT A DANCE AT PFIEN

Belen, y n. May IA shooting at
a dance resulted in the death OF Adolfo
Sanchez. former county commissioner
for Valencia county. The trouble start
ed when Fernando Olguin was said to
have been refused admission to the
dance
with the killing and the case is being
Investigated by the district attorney.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-22
PARDONS ORDERED FOR So
BOYS IN REFORM SCHOOL

Phoenix. ARK, May 22-Pardons for
SO boys who have completed their terms
at the state Industrial school were or
dered by the board Of control at its
weekly meeting. This is the largest
number Of inmates ever released from
the Arizona industrial school at one
time. The departure OF SO boys will do
a great deal to relieve the congestion
now existing at Fort Grant
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-22
STRONG;
BONDS STEADY
War Shares Gain Several
Points; Steel Stocks Lead
in the Advance.

NOTE-Quotations reflect closing price
Saturday. May D.
New York May 22.-The stock market
gave one OF its recent exhibitions OF strength
at the outset OF today's short session. shares
OF the various companies now engaged in
filling war contracts leading the rise with
two 10 three point gains, which were sub
sequently Increased. notably by Bethlehem
steel and Crucibls Steel
United States Steel and the metal shares
were strong. The closing was strong
Ronds were steady.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-22
TO TNCnVER RIMS.

Santa Fe. y. ~. May 22-Nels c. Nell
son has began eXcayatinE the pueblo
ruins at La Baiada. on the road be-
tween Santa Fe and Albuquerque. The
ruin is an important one
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-22
Grain and Provisions.

Chicago Grain1- Close
Wheat-May. sL5ftl; July, SL2T5s.
Corn-May, 20 C: July. rs sc
Oats-May. 52Ecs July. 50Ec-
Chicago Provisions Close
Pork-July. 1892; September. 1882.
Lard-Juiy. 9-75s September. 10-0e-
Ribs-Juiy. 10.55; September. 1850.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-22
LIVESTOCK.
Chicago Livestock. Clos,

Chicago Livestock Close.
Chicago, Ill. Nay -Hogs-Heceipts
II, 900; market slow, SC under Fridays aver
age Bulk. $3.50 7-65; light. $7-4o07-72lz !.
mixed. S7-40G7-70i rough, Sis q 7-s9s pigs,
5000 7-35-
Cattle-Receipts 100: market steady.
ers. s5--0 q sos calves. $3.50 n 9-35-
Sheep-Eeceipts, 5000 market steady.
Sheep. s7.f00 $50; lambs. SI-15 q 1910
Kansas City Livestock. Close.
Kansas City. No. Nay Z2-Hog=Re-
ceipts. 1906 market steady Bulk $3.50 O
lbs; heavy. s7.45 @ $50; light, $3.50 @ 7-55 /;
pigs- s6-75 8Z25-
Cattle-Eeceipts. 2Oo;- market steady.
Prime led steers, SS-75 q 9-25; western steers
S7-75 SIS; stoclzers and feeders. s6-75 q S-405
bulls. s5-75 7-o0;. calves $500 $1,000
Sheep-Receipts, 2000s market steady.
lambs, sec 1l-25s yearlings. $500 q SIS :
wethers, $500 SIS; ewes. $3.50 O $50
Fort Worth livestock. Close.
(Ey ZelEer Hotell.
HoEs-Recelpts. 1905 market steady; top,
S7-65. bulk. 1885 q 1-65-
Cattle-Reecelpts. 1000. including 500 calves
For the week. beef steers. 10G15c lower;
cows and heifers. 10G15c lower; bulls.
steady; calves. steady; best stocker steers.
steady; others Is case lower; best stocker
cows and heifers, steady; others 10G 15c low
err calves, steady
sheep-Receipts. $500: mostly Eoatss sheep
and lambs. IS g5oc lower. Goats, 50GT5c
lower.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-22
cuPTATNS cATcH FIPE

The fire department made a run TO
the homeof George Paul, Al East Ms
souri, street, Saturday morning at 10
o'clock where curtain had caught fire
from q match. The blaze was extin-
guished without damage to other prop
ertT in the room.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-22
COPPER STOCKS
LEAD ADVANCES
Market Opens Strong, from
1 to 2 Points Above
Fridays Close.

THE STOCK MARKET-1IarSet opened
up strong. from one TO two points above
yesterdays close, and held its strength dur
ing the two hour session Copper stocks
responded to the strength OF the general
list and and made further advances. led by
Arnalgamated. Chino. Inspiration and North
Butte. United Verde Extension. remained
unchanged at IS q A, according 70 advices
20 Curtis Naming & Co. First National
National leads Dividend.
New York advices say National Lead de-
clared the regular quarterly dividend Of
three-fourths Of percent on common, pay
a semi-annuaI dividend OF 81 percent, same
as six months ago. on common stock. pay
Manganese Ore Higher.
Within the past week there has been
jump in price Of manganese ore from SIS
a ton TO over 800 a ton
spelter Is Higher.
St Louis advices say spot sDelter Is quoted
at East St Louis IS z else June July.
and December. 14He bid Market IS very
strong
The following wire quotations furnished
BY Curtiss-Ianning & Co give the closing
AmaIgamated .............--........ ss=
Calumet & Arizona -.....-.---........ ss1s
Chino -.----.----..-.s.--- ---..-.-s-- "a
Greene Cananea -----------------.---- y
4lspllal.on e-.--------- ----ss.ss-- -
Mines OF America -..-.--.--.-...-.-..-
4-l-Ill ---------------- -s-------- -azt
New Cornelia -----.-s------..--..-- 50
North Butte ................ az
Ray Consolidated ----------.--!4----. 23iz
shannon ---------------.- -----.------
ShattucE .-...-........... -.......-. p
United Verde Extension ------.-....4A g4iz
Utah Copper s5E
Industrial Stocks.
Colo. Fuel & Iron...-..-.-.-......... 1TH
Central Leather ----..----.-----...--- 81
CAM Fet ---------..---= ------....-.- 16
AIlls-Chalmers ....-.....-........-..1 5E
Southern Pacific .---..-.-.........-.- Ss1z
Union Pacific ..-.--..-..........-...
Erle ----.------------- --.--..---.--- 3 :
Mexican Pet .-...--.....-........... 10
No Pacific ..-.......-...-..s... Il
Nortnern Faciiie ---..-.--...s...-.--1o5
u = steel OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES s.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-22
Welding Shops.

-~~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~-
HEAVY MACHINE and automobile parts
welded promptly. Brown Welding Co
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-22
Fort Worth livestock. Close.
ID 49, HI


KANSAS CITY PRODUCE CLOSE.
Kansas cry. No. Nay 22.-Butter-
Creamery, IS; firsts q; seconds. % pack
Eggs-Firsts 16z: seconds, Is
Poultry-Hens, %; ROSTERS, 10: tur-
keys. IS.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-22

A feed shed near the corner OF Sec
Ond and Durango streets caught on fire
Saturday about . p m. and the fire de-
psrtment was called out. The shed was
considerably damaged, but the loss is
small.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-22
IypeWTiters.


GOOD TGPEWRITER for sale cheap. III n.
St Vrain.
TYPEWRITER AND OFFICE SUPPLY co.
I All makes sold. rented. repaired Corona
Typewriter. 216 Mills St Phone S32.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-22
NEW YORK cor

NV YORK CuIION- CLOSE
New York May z2-Spot cotton, quiet:
middling uplands. $50; sales. none.
ELGIN BUTTER. CLOSE.
Elgin Ill, Nay 22-Butter, firm. 2sc
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-22
Veferinarr Snrrenns

Veterinarian and Pathological Horseshoer.
EK-horseshoer OF Troop l. eth u s.
cavalry. Proprietor Of Veterinarian
hospital at Chihuahua. Mex.
1915 san Antonio St Phone 1857.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-22

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The Prescott daily news., 1915-02-10

YOU will be particularly pleased with
 | the beautiful settings which the lhanhouser Film Corporation has pro- vided for this thrilling film drama; set
 tines that cost fortune. You'll enjoy seeing the exquisite gowns worn by the women play CTS. You'll be facnated by the clever work of James Cruze, the hero, endeavorng to help Zudora secure the twenty million dollar fortune which band of con- splrators have withheld from her. You'll applaud James Cruze as you see him clinging to the top of taxlcab in breath-taking automobile chase You'll
 agree is the most interesting story ever produced
The Prescott daily news., 1915-02-10

YOU thousands of movie fans who
 | delighted in seeing Thanhouser's Million Dollar Mystery '---you can now see the same characters in this new pro- duction. See James Cruze as Jim Baird the.newspaper.. reporter hero lsee Margaret Snow as Zudora wealthy heirees; see Harvey Benham as John Storm, the lawyer; Mary Elizabeth Forbes
 the remarkable emotional:::actress as Madam DuVal; see SidneyEBracy as..Tom Hunt the Detective; see Frank Harrington Captain Radclif chief of the consprators; all of these favorites with strong srpportinfcast in this Startling by Harold McGrath
The Prescott daily news., 1915-02-10
7he 7Wenf y Million Dollar Mystery

ph0toplay serial that marks Climax in motion picture achievementa thrilling portrayal oflove and adventure to parallel the story by Harold McGrath which will appear in this paper; a play heart thr0bs staged with elaborate settings by the greatest of stars shown the cluding James Cr,-ze the hero
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-07-28
Cold Storage a Blessing.

Those poached eggs which you will
have for your breakfast next Christ
mas morning went into the cold stor-
age house the other day. And you are
lucky that somebody is saving a eou-
pie for you.
Our Industrious hens are now pro-
ducing twice as many eggs every day
as we care to eat. Months before De-
cember comes they will have gone up
on their prolonged vacation.
Without cold storage those two eggs
for your Christmas breakfast would
cost as much as you will pay for a
dozen. A solution of ammonia pumped
through pipes in storage rooms does
for you what the hen herself cannot
do-distributes supply of good eggs
evenly around the entire calendar.
We talk foolishly about cold storage
as if it we're a menace instead of one
of the genuine blessings of scientific
age.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-07-28

No man-especially IL he is mar
ried-would deny woman any right
she demands. Take the earth and
give us peace, but why does woman
long for the ballot?
When all is said and done, is not
the selection of the butcher more i'm
portant to the home than the election
of mayor; is not the employment of
the dairyman far more important
event in the life of the children than
the appointment of a postmaster; is
not the selection of books for the
family library more important than
voting bonds for jail and court house?
Why does woman lay aside the i'm
portant things in life? Whyleave the
substance and grasp at the shadow?
Be it said to the credit of woman
hood that it is not, as a rule, the
woman who rocks the cradle that
wants to cast the ballot; it is not
the mother who teaches her children
to say Now lay me down to sleep"
that harangues the populace; it is not
the daughter who hopes to reign as
queen over happy home that longs
for the uniform of the suffragette. II
is, as rule, the woman, who. despises
her home, neglects her children and
scorns motherhood that leads parades
and smashes windows.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-07-28
SEEKING TROPHIES OF WAR
Amateur Collectors in France Are
Holding Out for High
Prices.

Curio dealers from England and
from the continent are reported to be
in the vicinity of battletields in north
ern France endeavoring to buy tro-
plies of the war which they hope in
time may be valuable, the Indianapolis
News states.
They find, it is said, some difficulty
in driving bargains. Amateurs who
have come into possession of trophies
hold them for high prices or will not
sell on any consideration.
1t is recalled that after the Ameri-
can Civil war came to an end book
seller in the Bermudas, when the car
goes of the blockade runners in the
harbor of Hamilton we're sold at auc-
ton, bought a number of package
cases without the least knowledge of
their contents. Among these were
several boxes of brass buttons con-
signed to the Confederate army for
use on soldiers uniforms.
Some twenty years later tourists dis
covered these old Confederate buttons.
A New York dealer made high bid
for the entire supply. This bid was
refused, and these buttons, for which
In the succeeding years a small frac-
ton of a cent was paid, have been sell
ing at Is cents and 81 each.