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Arizona republican., 1916-11-07
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NEW YORK: Nov. s.-copner tronV: .electriolytic, first quarter s2s.00I 2a.25. second quarters. s2s2j 2s.50. Iron firm. No. Northern. f23.00T 24.00: No. 2. 22.50@ 23.50. No southern s22.25n2275. No 2 s22."0 Ts2950 Tin firm; spot s42.99 .995T42F0 At London Shot copper. E24: fu- 'nres. f11a: electrolvtic. f144 1ns: spot tin. e1s2 15s; futures f1si 5s
 Lead, sT.00n7.05 Spclter firm: spot cast St Louis delivery l0h N 1ns, At London: Lead. f30 los; speltesi G53 s.
 CHICAGO. Nov. s-Unsettled weath CT in Canada hampering threshers md shippers led to an upturn in wtea' prices tonight after an early decline due largely to Argentine rains. The -nar~et closed FtronR with December at s1.S4% and May at s1.s6h. Corn gained kc to %c. oats ac and provis- ions 12c to 32c.
 It was not until the last half of the session that the bulls were enabled tC obtain control of the wheat market Previously tho trade was under the in. fluence of advices telling of welcome supplies of moisture in southern Ar. Zentina. the precise section where downpours would be of most benefit ir offsettinE the effects of drought.
 Signs of improved export demand a the IT. $. seaboard contributed to thu late strength in wheat. In this con 7Hction it was pointed ont that worlt shipments were about 3,000,00 bush. nls under last years. and that th' amount of wheat in ocean passage wal also largely short of the correspondini total in 1916.
 Corn responded alike 10 the earl! weakness and the late firmness O wheat Increasing receipts of corr were counter balanced by fresh expor sales.s Oats swayed with other cereal: Higher quotations on hogs and cor sent provisions upgrade Lard, espec ially, was in demand.
 KANSAS CITY KANSAS rrTy. Nov. 6--Wheat Nc hard s1.77d1s4: No. 9 red s1.76G 1.S1: Dec. s1sOM: May sl.si% mA Corn No mixed 92cm95 No. white 5cm97: No. 2 yellow 96c; De S4Mc; May S6c.
 | Oats half cent low: No. 2 white 53c i No. mixed 54cm57.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-07
Marshall Browning announces thai the town will get 2 run of water to- day commencing at 4.20 this morning
 KEIlERMAN IOMORROM

Appearing as the third attraction on the lecture and entertainment course
 Marcus Kellerman of the Berlin Royal opera. and one of the greatest of baritone singers, will be at the normal auditorium tomorrow evening. He is assisted in his program by Lucille Tanoyitch. violinist and Nicolai
Arizona republican., 1916-11-07
Typewriters

REMINGTON WINS - Remington wins speed championship at the In- ternational Amateur Typewriting con- test New York Business Show. Octo- her 18th, 1916. Miss Hortense s. Stoll- nitz, operating a self-starting Rem ington. made the wonderful record of l37 words net per minute for the half hour. 11-bb
Arizona republican., 1916-11-07
Vulcanizing

TIRE HOSPITAL OF PHOENIX
 Vulcanizing and welding done promptly and guaranteed. Out of town work solicited. Arizona VuI- canizing Works. 207 West Washing ton' fhone ezS' - If
Arizona republican., 1916-11-07
COrSeticre
Dressmaking


 GOWNS. SUITS, Blouses, Trous- seaus. Remodeling. Special attention to mail orders. Will do shopping. Mrs. R. Tatum. 509 N. Third St. Phone l2lS. 11-dp
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11
Personals and Briefs.

Tho ofGirrrS az III" Mems Bible class
or tho Vance Memorial Presbyterian
church are putting forth every eilort
80 in,.rcrSc tho average Attendance OF
the class to $50 for the next four
The members Of tn" Edgwood council
will 90 10 rarkrrshurS Sunday whore
they will inspect the streets OF mat
William Judson kihby will speak in
West Alexander on Tuesday c'"nlhG'
August -. ..,,,,,,.
THO Cnit-Alhcr Ihautauqua company
whirh has been holding the Ehautauqua
in West Alexander for the pass 1--we
DAYS, will again repeat the performance
next year ~,
or+inr al Wheeling Park yesterday.
Mis- Wesley Harmon Of White F'shi
Nront. is visiting relatives at Pleas
ant Valley. n,..-,-,,
S1iss Ecttic Patterson OF Pittsburgh
r." is visiting friends in l.rathcrwnod.
Miss Holly Patterson Of W"odlawh
viii leave Saturday for Baltimore. where
she will visit relatives.
Dr, H. NJ. Elsrnn Of Pittsburgh. Pa. Is
snendtne a few days at the StratIord
Springs hotel. q,
.rh, members Of Mystic lodge. No. "a.
L-nirhts Of Pythias. will Initiate large
lass Of candidates on Monday evening.
nIr and Mrs Henry Gchring of Column
bus, O., arc visiting friends In Elm
Wr. and Mrs. Albert Francis Of
>1oundsyillc ar" spending few days
the guests Of friends in Elm Grove.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11
OUT-THE-PlKE
Chautaqua Closes.

The chautaqua which has been held
in West Alexander for the past five
days under the auspices OF thu Colt
Alder Chautapua Company. was brought
TO a successful close last night with
the grand closing concert given by
Whites Musical Review Club OF Bos-
ton. The program as rendered was 4
review OF the years successes. brilliant
solos. duets. QuartctteS. and ensemble
numbers by the entire company. The
afternoon session was taken up with me
concert given by Whites Musical Rs,
view Club and the lecture. The Pearl
OF the Antilles" BY Hon. Geo. Reno. OF
Havana. Cuba. Mr.. Reno gave a very
eloquent discourse Of the conditions pt
Cuba as the formerly existed UP to the
present time. as we'll as It's possibilities
and lis future. His address was one OF
the most intensely interesting heard On
the chautaqua platform during the five
days.
The chautauGua. which was the first
for West Alexander. was regarded as
one Of the best events ever held in the
town, as every interest helped to coop
crate In making the affair q financial
success as we'll as an uplitt To the COM
munity. 1t Is likely that the chautauqua
will be repeated next year as the affair
was regarded as decided success from
the standpoint of attendance.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11
. rrccable outdoor pastlmes. a boun.
,iful nicnic dinner was enjoyed.
BENWOOD.
nntiup at RetdeI's.

Members of the Uniform Rank 20: SO
Knights Of Pylhias are MAKING PIc .ipI
L.. q nniI at the home Of Captnin Paul Rci-
del dc "S en- IS Hos ks run sunday. IN inyita
the uniform rank lodges in imo m Nteth' at
a. arrnnrv hail Sunday morning at
n!nlock ok and and will make the trip IN wagons;
the Greater Wheeling band VIII iurnlsh
l'M Ehro ,"i ma An error in the Wheeling
ron,snancrs il was said that the OUTING
i was for ali the knights of rythias
lodges. but according t. mem1 ,hs II nn Is
np"n only to the members Oh Inc t Tn.r
I lonrrs tina that the outing had been held
last Sunday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11
Benwood Briefs.

Mayor Clark Sprouts and John AA11e
will return to Benwood this evo0e
after attending the state conveodo4s.
Huntington. 5szsss
Charles Shuthen. Of Columbus, 49,
rescntativc of the Fabric Hose comp2yS
was Il business visitor in BenWood -
terday. ~ -
Mrs. R. I. Palmer and son. Of No.
York, are visiting ut the homo or 1e8es
Pumer's brother. ~ Z. Butler, on M.
The new fire truck To-. the BenWoo4
fire. department will arrive hero MondAys;
IL Is thought. IS;
DAYS visiting friends in Fairmont-
For almost TWO weeks there has
no session OF police court 1880; -,
Miss Beatrice Wilson. OF Co39 49,
Is spending a few days here WITH IL
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11
Nfesdames
Carlton Williams c, J. Ki]lr
Eeller-Wille.

4 quiet wedding was solemnized
last evening at the home OF the brides
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. August Willie Of
Thirty-eighth street, when Miss Dora
Willie became the bride Of Mr.. Henry
4. Fcllcr Of this city. Rev. \. G..
Rasche OF st. Paul's Evangelical
church read the marriage service al
S o'clock, in the presence Of a few
chosen friends.
The bride had as hor maid Of honor
Miss Alma Feller and the groom was
attended by Mr.. William Farley: They
will later establish their home in this
city, MIR. Fellnr being connected with
the John Wcnzel Packing. company.
Yesterdays bride has many, friends
who will extend their good wishes.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11

Gc0rEc I. FhInlhr hNN ITT'!II"E Vt" n
both of Elm Grnvc. were lnlhr"9 III a."
automobile accident near l'ea nv o.,
"Wednesday morning. Mr.: l'olmar MAS
more or less seriously injured. while Mr..
Mau.r received a number Of cuts on
no arm. Thr auto III which the, VIC
inns we're injured was a Ford roadster.
They we're driving at n moderate rM.e
Of Snecd when they came to curve,
- ,bn road where tho machine skIddeh
81. md turned over on them. They were
Unable to release themselves from under
The a,inmohilr until Alexander Gray
of the state highway department. nap
nnnnd along in his AUTOMOBILES. The men
!,,.r, r,,nnIrd To Ecallsvillc where their
niurics were drcssd. Mr.. Fnlmar and
Mr.. Mau"r returned to their home along
icrdnv afternoon and are getting along
very nicely despite IA number oil bruises
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11
First Birthday

Master Russell Gates, Ir.. at the
home of his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Rus
Sell CAFES ST.. ri Eighteenth Street,
Warwnod. celebrated his first birth-
day Thursday evening. An aitractiVc'
" appointed luncheon WIS served ear;
" in the evening Al which were seated
the following friends Of the family:
Miss Martha Alexander, Mrs. Il. \.
nuckrow. Mrs. Will Love. Of Troy. ~
y; Mr.. and Mrs. WolIenwch"r. Mr..
and Mrs. Lon Ruhle, Mr.. and Mrs: Rus
sell Gates and Mr.. and Mrs. 0. ..
Gates.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11
Entertained Club Members.

Misses Ethel and Flora Phillips Of
Martins Ferry, cleTerly entertained
the w. s. G.. girls Thursday evening
hv giving a splash party at Wheeling
Tark. This was followed by dancing
and in conclusions q dainty luncheon
at the Hoge-Dayis tea room was en-,
joycd. -
Composing the party were:
Misses:
Miriam Samuels Kate Irwin
Flora Robin Jessie Leach, OF
Grace Mandry Rcllaire.
Alice Harris Ethel Phillips
Mary Samunls Flora Phillips
Emma Summerhill
Mcsdames:
Arthur Thomas, of Winfield Stricklin
Sharon, Pa.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11
General Suffrage Meeting.

Al The home Of Mrs. Edgar i. Boyd
al WoodSGaIr. the Ohio County Equal
Suffrage LEAGUE will hold i general
meeting on Tuesday evening, August
II. \ program Of parIi"ular lhicr"EE
is hcinS arranged for Mrs. flora WIZ
liams. who needs no introduction 10
Wheeling. will sing. and there will
no 4 number Of forcrful addresses.
Attorney Thomas +. Foulk will be
one OF the speakers. Everyone is IN
yi1cd who has an interest in the out
como Of the November election.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11
Country Club Events

Manager Dimmey of the Wheeling
Country Club, has outlined a number
of Interesting features for remainder
If the month. and their announcement
will give frequenters Of the club sew
pral pleasant social festivities TO an
iCipate. 4 dinner dance on WedneS..
day, August is will usher 4 series OIL
like events for the remainder of Aug
ust and MeiStcr's orchestra will fur
nish the program Of dance music for
the occasion. Society which is home,
will find the occasion quite adaptable
for small dinners and the dance fol-
lowing a very enjoyable affair.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11
BAN pestroYed By Fire.

The barn situated on tn" old MrGli'
farm about five miles east Of Nest
Alexander was burned /" the ground
shortly after 10 o'clock last night. Tn"
exact cause of the fire is unknown.
However. the ncighborS VIII" helped "a
tight the flames were able 10 save a."
house. situated near the barn. Mr.. Wal
ter Hancher resides on the farm. Very
little of the contents OF the barn wcr"
saved. which was partially. covered II!
Insurance. The building was a Two
story frame structure.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11
Ents to Picsc.

The momh,rs -: Company -, I""il II
West Nirrinis, regiment. VIII hoid ih'it
annual reunion ana "''lhS '"'"l i'N I'll"
lsi,y,r,.'s Crave when It, l. expected
ihai thr malrrl,y OF III" mcm',crs Of lh.'
company viii b" present \ Eat are Ut, III
l;,,nn,tiou WITH the cent will l." no
dinner which will b. served j.! r ,nr
hy,rriar church. The trip t"aud from
thn grounds viii he made III automo-
b!lcS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11
Picnic at Blayncy's Grove.

The Sunday school classes OF ST.
paul's Evangclical church, had a de
iirhtful outing yesterday at Blayney's
Grove, near Roney's Point. The crowd
of nearly four hundred left the city
during the morning. and remained The
day. deyotinG the hours 10 many
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11
Tournament At Parkersburq

4 numhor n1 Tho mcmNor- OF TIC
Wheeling Tennis Club. will 20 10 Park;
crshurg, for Monday, Tuesday ana
"Wednesday Of next week. where me
eleventh annual tournament for me
championship Of West Virgin ia Will ne
PLAYED. The program for the social
pleasures is very attractive ana en-.
hraCes an informal dance on Monday
evening at Tcrrapin Park. On Tues
day evening swimming party. and on
"Wednesday evening the tournament
dance at the Country Club.
Those from Wheeling who plan TO
ATTEND are:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11
Antn Over Bank.

-, Euick roa1stcr driven by a Mounds
,.;iIo man whose name could not be
Itarncd ran over All cmbankment near
tho Rrnwond junction of the Ha!tim4re
T,nrnnnn shortly before noon. The &C
cidcnt occurred. 1t was learned. when
th, driver lost control. No one was IN
I,,r
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11
DANCING Party.

Last evening a few members OF The
Macademy club with their friends, en-
loved a dancing party, at Wheeling
Park. Together with the amusement
features, very delightful time was
had by the party, which was made
no of an intimate little crowd.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11
Greggsville Improvement Club.

TIL. lawn tctc given last evening by
the members OF III. GrcscSvilI> I'm
provement Club on the Gr"GSavittc
Fairgrounds proved a Very enjoyable.
affair \ handsome sum was realized
which will go towards the benefit OF
the club.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11
ranneh,l1 Funeral Today,

Funeral services for III" la;c Mrs.
John o. TannehiIl. who died Wednes-
day morning at her late home on High
land avenue. West Alexander, will be
hid this afternoon at l.%" o'clock from
the place IF death. Rev. Ralph Nc
rracken. pastor of tn" United Prcsby-
tcrian church. will officiatc. Burial Will
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11
Social This EycninG.

!. :, social wlll lee held in -" '"I1c"t"Wn
school house this evening by III" young
rruplo ri the district. auG in" r.lni;!l' '""
in rhnrc" IS aniIcirat!n" Il very IL as
,ni evening" EcirvShm"nl 81 All KINDS
will h.. placed on SAL al Reasonable
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11

Take advantage Of low exeursteN
Oak Park on 3. & Q. Sunday, aug
Special train leaves at $50 4. M
from Wheeling $500 Sec large
Ad 1900 feet above sea level. U1l
park attractions, good bathing 90
boating. ~ va
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11

The Loyal Workers and the Chri stan
Endeavor OF the First Christian church
of Elm Grove. Will Civ. L lawn fete
Saturday evening on tho Hawkins lawn.
The committee IN charge l. making ar
rangements for an elaborate HfaiV.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11
Philathea Bible Class.

Tho members "f the Hnllalhra Elhte
class Of the SIon" Presbyterian church
of Elm Grove, will hold a m%rt!ng ms
evening Il! tn" h"ln" "i Mrs. j. '. ultlh.
~ IN. clos. -! the BUSINESS session II
social time will lie enjoyed. after which
refreshments viii D." served.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11
MANY Enjoy Outing,

quite Il m'mh"r enjoyed IN" annual
nirnir Of 81. I'aglS German F.vanS"lCal
protestant, churches held yesterday AT
Elayncy's Grove. Various amHSr'n%h'S
were enioy,al ny III" children ana
short program WAS Reinforced
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11

Tho c;l,nr meetings 1T me MnunnsFii,GG
ramu ground will open tomorrow ana
Rev. G. d. sampson: pastor or Inc l %iII
fM,awc charge, The meeting will continue
mil mt, Xur. %. Many Benwood people
wilI attend and take an active part.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11
pIcn,c romorrow Even1ug.

The members Of the EpNorth League
of the Sand Hill Methodist Episcopal
church will hold a. picnic tomorrow eve,
ming at the Lower Sand Hill school
house. The proceeds derived from the
affair will so towards the benefit OF the
church.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11

WASHINGTON. Pa, who Is the house
guest of Miss Dorothy Duncan at
Sewing and music will al
ford a pleasant occupation for the
guests during the afternoon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11

Mr.. Wardal, National Lecturer for
the Philosophical Society, Will deliver
fhn Rail room Of the Windsor hotel.
Fridav evening August II, at Sis
o'clock. =, .,, Ar
interested in this subject are invited
to attend.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11

man, who died at his homo on BroNXM
run, will be held this afternoon froIntA
place Of death at 200 o'clock. Burial VIA
be made in Mount Zion cemeterYiSoAl
Caldwclls run. MIR. Sonderman was swAU
known in Benwood. Sss- .s:ttSiSs.s
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11

Grove on the hawkins lawn. Main
street. was largely attended and the
affair proved 4 decided success fI"-
ceeds derived from tho affair Will SO
towards the benefit ~ the lodge.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11

American Guaranteed Paint, al :ac
tory price. $l.S5 per gallon, Louis faul
| LeatherwOnd.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11
NlcSSrS.
I avn Fete At Hubbard's Lane

This evening on the lawn Surround-
ing the residence of Mrs. Charles Mad
den AT Hubbard's Lane, the Kings
Daughters of the Fourth Street NJ. +.
church have arranged for lawn fcto.
The plans for the enjoyment of the
guests throughout the evening are var
led, and a delicious variety Of ices,
home made cakes and refreshing
drinks may be purchased. Many will
20 out from This city as the affair will
afford an outing Of special pleasure,
leaving the car at Huhbard's Lane.
Assisting Mrs. Madden will be:
NeSdameS
Mary Young ": II. Higgins
W, IL. Smith Ellen Holiday
Misses
Eleanor Adams Lila Little
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11
nnu e d SAMPSON.

American Guaranteed Paint, at fac
tory price, S1.S5 per gallon. Cooey
nnnfz Co. 500 Main ST.
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For Visitor

Mrs. Carlton Williams Of Edgwood
street. Edgwood. entertained ycslcr-
day afternoon for her house guest Mrs.
Carlton Williams ST., and Miss AntOi-
notte Williams Of Philadelphia, Pa.
During the hours from until o'clock
The guests found necdlework IN enjoy
able diversion and a luncheon was 4
concluding feature. Those present
we're:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11

T." made IN lh@ WcSt Alexander GENE
terry.
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Lawn Pete q Success.
The lawn fets given last evening by
the Modern Woodmen lodge of Film
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11

American Guaranteed Paint. at fac
tory price, $3.50 per gallon. H. "
Springer, Elm Grove, W. Va.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-11

Russian lads he world IN IN" pro
dur,inn Of flax nbcr and Argentina OF
its seed.
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Henry Sondernian-
Funeral services for Henry Sender
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Theatre Party

Miss Sarah Louise Dixon OF Martins
Ferry entertained on "Wednesday even
ing for the pleasure Of hrr visitor Miss
Hazel Tilghman Of Oxford. Ohio. The
pictures at the Fcnray, with Il delight
ful luncheon following, were pleasures
Of tho evening. and were enjoyed by
the following guests:
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OUTTNUTT
Mrs. Charles DaughertY Of kirkwood
will entertain this afternoon in com.
pliment to Miss Margaret Northrun 0l
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NISNVS
Hazel Ti1chman Margaret Gatchcll,
Rachel Gatchell. Katherine Black
Catherine Brady ford,
Blackford, Margaret ScdGwlck
Isadore Whitley, Helen Chew,
Eta smith, Margaret Farncll,
Ruth Scdgwick, Isabel Hayne
Miss Hayne, OF Sarah Louise
Iowa, Dixon,
Isabel Dixon,
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-11-30
RED TAPE AND A BAH.
Plenty of the Former, but Little Of the
Latter In Senegal.

An interesting example of French
red tape was shown in the colony of
Senegal, the capital of which is a
dull, unprogressive town wherein
ofIicialism prevails to an extraor-
binary degree. Two French travel
ers had most amusing experience
when they wished to obtain bath.
There was at the time no bathing
establishment in the capital, but ru-
NOR had it that it was possible to
purchase bath at the hospital. Ac-
cordingly the travellers repaired to
that institution and made known
their wants.
Certainly" said the polite Off
cial; "names and birthplaces?"
The travellers were aghast. "But, "
they objected, '"we merely want a
bath"
"Quite So" continued the official.
"What are your names and where
and when were you born, and are
you government employees, soldiers
or officers? No? Well, the rules
do not provide for this. Just mo-
ment. will read them again. Yes,
here is your case, You must first
make out on stamped paper an ap-
plication to the governor of the
colony. After favorable notice
from his exccllency you will send
another application to the chief
colonial physician who will send
for you and examine YOU"
"But we are not ill.,
pardon me, gentlemen, but it is
the rule. Having examined you, the
doctor will give you two noncom-
missioned officers bath tickets, to
be delivered to the assistant ply
sician."
"Why noncommissioned officers
bath ?" asked one of the travellers,
becoming more and more interested.
"For this reason: In our accounts
we recognize only two categories of
persons-ofiiccrs and civil en-
ployees, the latter taking rank with
officers or petty officers. You are
not official at all. If officers were
to find you in their baths, they
would probably make row."
"What period of time will these
formalitics consumer" asked one of
the travellers.
ooh, two or three days, provided
your application is approved at the
government house" brooklyn Ea-
gle.