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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-01

resident has the very gravest reasons
o fear that the United States will be
drawn into the war when the Germans
hegin unrestrained prosecution Of SUP
marine warfare.
As a threat against the Germans the
American note. interpreted by Mr. Ian
sing was logical and understandable
But If by means Of the note this gov
eminent expected TO bring the Allies
INTO peace conference, at the same
time fearing lest developments OF the
war cause the United States to take
part against Germany, then the docu-
went was illogical and sure 70 fail OF
is purpose.
That is the German view. The Allies
,.c not see 10 that way, because, they
SAG. they do not want the United States
d. the war. The American army would
rot be available for years. The Ameri-
can navy is not needed.
The Secretary ~ State said late TO-
ght he had not received the official
NJ Of the Allies reply 20 the German
rote OF December II. The Spanish note
Dec said. had been received. Pursuing
De new policy Of silence which Mr.
Wilson has imposed on all ofhciaIs, so
afcate does he believe the situation
10 0es Ut Lansing NoN wv NN'it+t'N'' N ~
au- sort.
Spanish Notes Revelation
Publication Of the Spanish note gave
The American public its first intima-
ION that copies OF the Presidents note
10 the belHgerents proposing a discus
sion OF peace terms had been accom-
raried. when delivered TO neutrals.
rith suggestion that the action OF
The United States be supported.
whether such a suggestion went with
-he copies 70 all neutrals Is not known,
- officials do not even admit that ~
vas done in the case OF Spain.
The action Of the Spanish govern
mcnt in giving out its reply for pub,
LEGATION prior TO its receipt here caused
surprise.
Spain's suggestion in her reply 70
President Wilson that at would be
cpportune to declare with regard to an
entente OF the neutral powers for the
defence Of their interests, contains
tho first formal proposal 10 this coun-
trv for joint neutral action.
Many neutrsls have made similar
rleas privately, notably Spain herself
through the embassy here. in eonnee-
ion with the submarine situation. The
United States heretofore has stead
fastly opposed joint action Of any
Kind.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-01
Rescuers Fail to Save Skater

Worcester. Mass. Dec. Si.--Frank H.
Allen, purchasing agent Of tho holyoke
Machine Company, was drowned to-day,
when he skated into an air hole on
Lake Quinsigamond. Rescuers went 70
his aid. but he became so exhausted
that he lost his hold on the edge OF
the ice just before they reached him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-01
1880 PRISONERS TAKEN
BY FRENCH AT VERDUN

PARIS, Dec. 31.-The
War Office tonight an
RouHce5:
In the course Of the year
1916 the French troops, in
breaking the assault of the
enemy against the Verdun
fortress, forcing the enemy
to withdraw on both banks
of the Somme, have taken
$500 German prisoners"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30
NEW WAVE OF ACTIVITY
ON NEARL EVERY FRONT
Significant Operations in Progress Both East and West
on Italian Line, in Macedonia, Roumana and Mesopo-
tama-Another Strategic Retreat in West Expected

I sufficient pressure to bear in Berlin
In order to secure German assistance.
AS the result of the concentration
OF an imposing array Of artillery and
massed battalions, the Austro- G erman
forces have succeeded In penetrating
| the recently won italian positions in
the Tolmino sector
Tho broken, steep. mountainous
character Of the terrain makes It diff
cult to hold entertainments when once
certain strategic detectives have been
attained. These the Austrians have ap-
parently captured In this sector which
may result in the abandonment by the
Italians of tho Bainsizza Plateau,
which they won after so valiant q
struggle only a few weeks ago.
ITALY PASSES THROUGH
DIFFICULT MOMENT
ITALY is passing through n difficult
| moment.
1--WE must remember, however, that
in May. 1916. the Austrians attempted
| n similar onslaught. Then they had
fine weather. we'll chosen terrain. and
| above all, the far superior fighting
vigor Of their armies 20 rely upon. At
that time the AustrIans won decid ed
SUCCESSES during the initial days of the
the Italian plain. only to be stopped
and driven back.
con the east. German naval opera
lions in the vicinity Of the islands at
the mouth of the Finnish Gulf were
not carried through, with serious losses
both in men and material.
The Russian resistance apparently
is consolidating.
The Germans. using the islands as
n base, have now gained foothold on
| the adjacent mainland.
1.-The first landing on the Werder
Peninsula mt tho northern end OF the
Gulf OF Riga was successfully carried
out. A further attempt at another
point failed.
1T Is not probable that tho Germans
will undertake.. for tho time being, more
than a strengthening OF the positions
now held In tho Riga sector.
"The retirement OF the advanced
enemy lines 10 depth of fifteen miles
In the region of the Dvina is reported.
"Enga Gements OF some magnitude
are noted along the Russian and Rou-
manian and Macedonian fronts. where
artillery duels and raids are incrcas-
ing in frequency. These, however. are
not OF more than local Importance.
"In Mesopotamia, the British are con-
tinuins and consolidating their ad-
vance, driving enemy attachments out
OF important tactical points on the
Flanlss, thus strengthening their whole
line of defense.
"Rumors of an important move by
the Turks. re-enforced by certain
picked German and Austrian units I'M
der the command OF General Falllen-
hayn, which have repeatedly been re-
ported through the Near Fast, have as
yet failed to materialize.
THE training of our troops in
France progresses steadily and ia
vorably. Certain units have taken their
places in the front line trenches under
actual battle conditions"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30
BELGIUM REJECTS PEACE
PROPOSAL q } FROM GERMANY
Attempt TO Separate Allies Is De-
tented by Foreign Minister
De Broquevilie.
OFFER OUTLINED IN PARIS
Promises Recognition OF Indepen-
dence, Indemnity for War En-
IN penses and Rcparation for De-
struction-Conf Suggested.
tBy Associated press.J


S5 LONDON. October Ella Metropolc,
"a Belgian newspaper published here,
Gays German attempt to separate
the allies has been defeated by Baron
sde Broquevillc, Belgian Foreign Min
lister.
According to this newspaper. Ger
many recently made peace offer TO
Belgium.
q La Metropole says the bearer OF the
peace proposal was a Belgian industrial
and financial magnatc. who knew For
teign Minister dc Brorucvilie personally.
He went to Paris through Switzerland
md asked for meeting with the min
lister. who met him in a Paris hotel.
Tho emlssary there said he was COM
mtssioned by Baror. Won dc Licckcn,
legal adviser of the German govern
mont in Belgium, 20 propose that semi
official Belgian and French delegates
should meet Germ;,1 delegates in Bern
to lay down basis for 10 siiug peace.
The following preliminary conditions
Were presented: Recognition of Belgian
independence, indemr ty for war OK
penses, reparation for war destruction
according to the BAlgian common law,
and convocation o: "a peace conference
at Brussels under the presidency of
King Albert.
Baron dc BroQuevilc the newspaper
i says. defeated this attempt to separate
the allies.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30
FIFTH DISTRICT REPORTS
S173,2A6.5O0 IN BONDS

CONTINUED from first Pagc)
22l.4 the District Of Columbia has
passed it's maximum. and West Vir-
ginia is within striking distance OF
IT'S goal.
SOUTH CAROLINA WILL.
EXCEED IT'S MAXIMUM
Chairman E. w. Robertson. OF the
South Carolina committee, reported
yesterday that that State would easily
exceed It's ma xlmum OF s2o.o0o,0eo. At
midnight Sunday, subscriptions report
ed totaled slS,eGl,00o. exclusive CT
those entered IN :hrcc military camps,
and these camps Will contribute Mt
least 100000 additional. The State
is expected to subscribe in excess of
S22.coO 600.
Unofficial returns from North Caro-
lima indicate that the subscription in
that State will be approximately S22.-
100000. with s2O.s29.o00 already re-
ported to the Federal Reserve Bank.
Figures for the city of Richmond, as
announced late Saturday night by the
local committee, remained at 10000
700 yesterday. In certain quarters II
is expected these subscriptions in this
city slightly exceed this amount, be-
cause Il is known that many subscrip-
lions were entered late Saturday. and
that others have been pledged, but the
first payments have not been made. No
subscription. can be included until a
deposit on the bond is made.
Richard III. Smith, chairman OF the
central committee OF Virginia. has
called a meeting OF that committee
for this afternoon at 315 o'clock in
the directors room of the First National
Bank Peturns from the State will be
iabulated At this n,nrting. and ma ~
other ma t.rs discussed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30
Mrs, Emily JIannnn,

Funeral services for Mrs Emily Han
nan, one Of the oldest and 'best-known
residents Of tho city. who died yester-
day morning at o'clock Mt the home
or her daughter. Mrs. Charles lG. LYDIA,
400 West Main Street, will take place
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from
st. Peters Catholic Church. Tho SER
vices Will be conducted by Father Kel-
leher. Mrs. Hannah Is survived by two
sons. James G. and Joseph NJ. Hannah,
and one daughter. Mrs. o. f. Lydia; Ave
grandchildren and three Ercat-grand-
children. The Oldest son. Captain James
c. Hannah. was for many years prom
inent figure in city politics. James
Hannah, Sr., was the first superinten-
dent of CANDLES Hill Park, and was
the builder of ChimboraEo Park. which
was constructed BY State convicts un-
der his supervision. He was also A
charter member Of Lee and Pickett
Camps, Confederate Veterans.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30
Pine LUMBER men WILL
FURNISH SHIP T|MBERs
Give Assurances That Supplies Will
BE Forthcoming as Fast as
Needed by Builders.
SLIGHT INCREASE IN PRICES
Shipping Board Had Threatened to
Take Over and Operate Mills, Be-
cause Building Operations Had
Been Seriously Hampercd.
tBy Associated Press


WASHINGTON, October 2s.-Southern
to-day with Shipping Board officials
gave assurances that that they will
furnish ship timbers for tho wooden
ship building program as fast as need
cd by building concerns. The Shipping
Board had threatened to take over and
operate lumber mills unless timber was
forthcoming in more liberal quantities.
Delays in delivery Of timber, it is
declared. have seriously hampered
wooden ship building operations along
the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Shipping
Board officials blame tho builders. as
well as the timber producers. mex
perienccd constructors. In many in
stances. It Is, declared, have laid down
keels for too many ships. instead OF
proceeding with the construction of a
made it hard for the lumbermcn to
meet their requirements. On the other
hand. the lumber producers, It is
claimed have shipped material to fill
private contracts ahead of government
orders because of higher prices paid
10 speed up the production of the
heavier timbers. the Shipping Board is
preparing to grant slight increase in
the prices. now $40 per 1000.
The lumber producers came to Wash
ngton and asked for hearing, after
receiving letters with tho boards
threat to take over and operate their
plants on six days notice unless they
began deliveries according to specifi-
cations.
Steel ship builders of tho Atlantic
coast will come to Washington on
Wednesday, for conference with Of
icials of the Shipping Board and the
Emergency Fleet Corporation on means
to speed up production. The prob
lens of obtaining sufficient labor and
quicker delivery of materials will be
the chief questions gone over.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30

dist Church. Row. Charles H. Green.
pastor OF the church. conducted tho
services assisted by Rev. j. j. Wicker,
ID. d.. of Leigh Street Baptist Church;
Rev. Mr. Sharp. superintendent OF tho
Methodist Orphanagc, and Rev. DR..
Moore. of Chattanooga, Tenn, formerly
pastor OF ST. James.
Mr.. Woody WAS until death editor
OF the Guardian, publication at tho
Methodist Orphanagc. on Broad Street
Road, and was greatly beloved by tho
children and oilicors Of tho home.
largo number Of the children
attended the funeral There were many
beautiful floral offerings. lntermen.
was in Hollywood Cemetery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30
CaIome| Loses You a Days Work!
Take Dodson's Liver Tone Instead
Read my guarantee! If bilious, constpated or head
achy you need not take nasty, sickening, danger
Gus calomel to get Strengthened up.

Every druggist in town-your drug
gist and evcrybody's druEgist-has
noticed n great falling off in the sale
Of calomel. They all give the same
reason. Dodson's Liver Tone Is talk
ing It's place.
"Calomel Is dangerous and people
know 1t, while Dodson's Liver Tone is
perfectly safe and gives better re-
suits" Haid prominent local druggist.
podson's Liver Tone is personally
guaranteed by every druggist who
sells ii. A large bottle doesn't cost
very much. but II 1t falls to give easy
relief in every case OF liver sluggish
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30

'was daughter OF tho late John Q. A.
Wright, q noted planter of that county
IN his day. She graduated from Pro.
fessor Dunton's School for Young
Women Mt an early age at Liberty.
now Bedford. and on November Q, 1871.
she married Mr.. Johnson at Chambliss-
burg.
The following children survive: Mrs.
W. L. Evans. Lynchburs; Homer r
johnson End j. w. Johnson. Washing
tho; Gilbert l.. Johnson, Blueiield, ".
Va: Mrs. J. r. Skillman. Corinth, Miss.
George l.. Johnson. Thurmond, w. Va.
and Il. V. Johnson, City Point. The
body will be taken to Bedford County
for burial.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30

ness and constipation. you have only
to ask for your money back.
Dodson's Liver Tone is a pleasant
tasting, purely vegetable remedy,
harmless to both children and adults.
Take spoonful at night and wake up
feeling fine: no biliousness, sick head
ache, acid stomach or constipated
bowels. 1t doesn't grippe or cause In
convenience all tho next day like VIC
lent calomel. Take dose of Gallon ell
to-day and tomorrow you will feel
weak. sick and nauseated. Don't lose
days work! Take Dodsons Liver
Tone Instead and feel fine. full of
vlgor and ambition.=AdY
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30
Mrs. Victoria Robinson.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
CHARLOTTESE1LLE. VA, October
2?.--Mrs. Victoria Robinson. aged fifty
seven years. wife Of the late George
Robinson. died this morning at her
home on Douglas Avenue, after n
weeks illness. The funeral Will be
held ut $3.50 o'clock Tuesday afternoon
from the residence. Mrs. Robinson was
before marriage Miss Victoria Bragg.
daughter of the late William r.. Bragg.
or Nahore. Fluvnnna County. Two chill
dren surrive-M!ss Elnora r. Robin
son. OF this city, and Miss Lilli. Robin
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30
Enli.tments Ye..eranr

The navy recruiting Office reported
two enlistments yesterday. as follows:
Benny Houston Middleton, of Pittsville
Md, and Clarence McKever Walker, OF
Chase City.
Enlistments in the army were: Clar-
ence Barber. Warren, Pa, mechanical
department of the aviation corps: VIII
liam A. Fisher, Emmerton, Va, depart
ment OF National Army engineers;
Eugene G. Martin. Richmond, Canadian
expeditionary forces. and James Taylor,
colored. Petersburg, stcvedore regiment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30
John II. Patterson.

lSpecial to The Times Dlsoat ch.l
iETERSBuRG. VA. October %
john IL. Patterson, n well-known bust
ness man and real estate dealer of his
city died yesterday in Baltimore. where
he had been on business. The body will
be brought to Petersburg tomorrow
afternoon and tho funeral will be from
Old Blandford Church.
MT Patterson Is survived by his wife
ana several children, among them Mrs
iIeartwell Heath, Mrs. J. d. Gillian.
Mrs. G. n. Rcmaine, Jr, and John III.
Patterson. Jr.. all OF Petersburg.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30

81 SO far as is known. no attempts have
been made In Virginia TO destroy food
sstuffs, il was yesterday stated by FOOD
<;ommissioner Purcell. Mr. Purcell
was warned Saturday night by National
Food Administrator Hoover that Ger
man agents were believed 10 be plan.
ming food destruction throughout tho
Sccuntry. This warning was sent 10 all
agents OF MIR. Purcelis department.
with the result that every safeguard
AGAINST such destruction liz employed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30
Miss Alberta Shoemaker

lSpecial TO The Times Dispatch1
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, October
29.-Mfss Alberta Shoemaker. daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. Shoemaker,
or CoVlngton, Va, died last evening mt
local hospital from meningitis, fol-
lowing an operation for mnstoiditis
three weeks ago. The body was sent
to Covlngton, where the funeral and
interment Will be held tomorrow. Be-
SIDES her parents. Miss ShocInak ar
leaves three brothers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30
John q. Gorber

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.]
HARRlSONBURG. VA, October 30
John 5. CARRIER. a retired Rocklnt-ha IN
county faEmer and business man, died
yesterday ut his home at Dridgewater.
re was a director Of the Planters
shnk. at Bridgewater. and was also an
officer of the East ROCKINGHAM Fire
insurance Company. He was seventy
one years old and. besides his wife, is
survived by three children.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30

Especial TO Tho Times Dispatch.l
HEATHSVILLE, VA, October 90
Erasmus Dodson. wcll-known farmer
of Hacks Neck. this county. aged sixty
fVo years died very suddenly on sat
urdhy. He had been busy working
in his corn all day. came in from tho
neld and almost Immediately fell over
dead. He is survived by his wife and
several children.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30
-Four Months in JnII.

s1fss Daniel Brown, colored, was convicte
an the Hastings Court yesterday of vio-
SyatnE the provisions OF the State pro-
SbibitIon law. and was sentenced TO four
tfnonths In jail. Samuel Fleming. In
sdicted for similar onense, was ac-
quilted by the jury.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30
Mis-. Edna ,Iny uutcbIn,on

!SpSclaI TO The Times Dispatch.1
BALTIMORE, MD. October 29.-NIiss
Edna May Hutchinson died at the home
or her parents. 4636 York Road Balt!-
more. at the age OF nineteen She was
resident Of Richmond for ten years
during her childhood. attending Rurner
and Stonewail Jackson Schools and
John Marshall High School
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30
Agreement Put in writing.

The Administrative Board yesterday
sent to the board of supervisors Of
Chesterfield County n written copy of
tho verbal agreement reached recently
for the improvement OF the Petersburg
Turnpike. City Engineer Boiling was
directed by the board TO advertise for
bids for the Improvement OF the thor
oushfarc from Hull Street to tho cor
poratc limits, which is to cost not I'm
excess OF $1,000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30
Mrs, Mar, R,b.cc, .Io,,n.o,

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
LfNCHBURG. VA. October 2s.-Mrs.
Mary Rebecca johnson. siNty-one years
OF age. widow OF George w. johnson.
was found dead to-day in bed at her
home horc. She was born at Emmaus.
Bedford County. November .. 1855. and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30
Mrs. Joseph Ben,e 11enn.rr,.

IDPSNF1tf 20 IJISp1tCn.
WINCHESTER. VA. October 2s-
Mrs Joseph Beale Kennerly. eighty
two years old, widow of Captain Joseph
Kennerly. died at her home Green
way Court" the former homeplace Of
Lord Fairfax. She leaves one son.
l.. NJ kenneriy. Of Richmond: three
daughters. Mrs ]. II. Skinker am,
Misses Nellie and Martha Kcnnerly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30
Charlie. Chnll.no-

Funeral services for Charles Challe-
nor will be conducted this afternoon at
: o'clock at his home, 100 West Cary
Street Mr.. Challenor died yesterday
morning after short illness. The SER
vices Will be conducted by Rev. Thomas
Semmes, rector of Meade Memorial
Episcopal Church. Interment will be
in Hollywood Cemetery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30

son. of Martinsburg. W. Va. She ali
leaves ono brother, NJ. q. Bragg, of
this city, and three sisters-Mrs r. 1.
Tilman, of this city: Mrs. Ida Kirk
ley. of Martinsburg, w. Va. and Miss
jamie Bragg. Of Chambersburg, Pa.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
Funeral Of Mrs. Williams.

Funeral services for Mrs. John II
Williams. who died Sunday at her
home, 1908 West Avenue. after n long
illness, will be held at the home this
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30

Funeral of MT. Woody.
The funeral of william T.. Woody,
who died on Saturday afternoon, after
an illness Of q week. was held yester-
day afternoon from st. James Metho-
The Harrison times., 1917-01-27
WILL ATTRACT THE TOURIST
City Of GuayaquiI Making a Bid for
Travellers Who Delight in
the Picturesque.

Ecuador will soon be ready for a
greater business with the world and
for the tourist GuayaQuil the COun-
try's chief port, is now undergoing a
thorough Sanitating. Streets are be-
ing mOdernized, and otherwise the city
is improving. The ancient capital of
Ecuador Quito, lies nearly 300 miles
by railway from Guayaquil A few
tourists have used the new railway
"alOng the roof Of the world" and Wis
tied the interesting old city.
GuayaQuil lies up the Guayas river
60 miles from the ocean, so the average
ship passenger does not even secure a
passing view Of the second port of i'm
pOrtanCe on the west coast of South
America. However, on clear days,
when the ship is not many miles from
shore, it is possible to sight Cotopaxi
or ChimbOrazO, the former sending to
the sky a smoky column from it's snow
white cone.
NOrthward $40 miles we sight the
foliage -bedeCked islands in the Bay Of
Panama, and shortly thereafter drop
anchor near the entrance to the
worlds greatest canal.
The Harrison times., 1917-01-27
GREED MET PROPER REBUKE
incident On Street Car a Case OF
Righteous Setri6ution and Some
Embarrassment.

The day was stormy and the car
carried only a limited number of pas.
SengerS. The Woman Who Saw spied
a shining coin glistening on the floor,
just front ~ faShiOnably dressed
woman who might have posed for
DAILY Hint From Paris" So fault
less was her get ., despite the rainy
day. Eyerytl beSpok. atlluence
and leckleSS expenditure, and the ne
ceSsity 10 add 10 her probable store
of ready money was not apparent.
However, she was eyeing the coin as
cat does mouse, ready TO pOunce
on it at the first favorable oppOr-
tunity. simultaneously the gaze of
dapper elderly gentleman, seated next
the Woman Who Saw, lighted upon
the glittering object. 1t would have
been an easy matter 10 have stopped
and possessed himself of IT, but the
eagle eye of his fellow passenger fol
lowed his every movement, beuayins
her desire to appropriate the coveted
prize. After a few seconds of irreSO-
luton he reached down and literally
grabbed the lucky find. Opening his
closed hand he took one glance ut the
treasure. A peculiar expression crossed
his face, and his fingers closed tightly
again. This was too much for the
weIl-dreSSed woman, who could re-
strain herself no longer; greed took
possession Of her, and leaning for
ward she addressed the finder in icy
accents: pardon me, sir, that belongs
to me. just dropped it,
With a courteous bow the gentleman
replied: Permit me to restore your
property madam" and he placed in
the immaculate gloyed hand now
eagerly extended, a shining tobacco
tag.