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The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-22
HELPED OUT REIeNING BULL
Kindly Act Of New Member Of Herd
Something the Ksspsrs Had
Never Seen Before.

Usually when q new bull IL taken
into the buffalo herd at Golden Gate
park In San Francisco his standing 10
promptly decided by a challenge from
the head Of the herd. The newcomer
either wins the nght and in turn Is ex-
allied to the rank Of sovereign or he
IL defeated and shown his place. But
a new bull. Mogul. recently proved to
be an exception. He was two years
old. q nns exampls Of what young
buffalo should be. and he seemed thor
cughly content to mind his own busl-
ness and to let the other bulls mind
theirs. No one would have known
that there was q new buffalo In the
herd
One morning the keepers saw that
there was something in the air. Mogul
was SHINING round the reigning bull.
They were apart from the herd. heads
down, and were moving round slowly.
1t was the Queerest beginning Of a
bullhght that the keepers had ever
seen. 1t appeared as II Mogul would
knock out the old bull with one toss.
As they moved round and round No
gul seemed to be horning the other
bull In the eye. and the other bull did
not seem to be making the least re-
sistance. Then they pulled apart and
Aogul put down his head.
The old bull had a bunch Of thorny
cactus sticking over his right eye. and
Nogul was horning It of a. best he
could with his clumsy short little
horns. Finally. after two moro At
tempts. circling round ~ before. he
got the cactus off. and each moved
away about his own ENTHUSIASTICALLY
COMPANION.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-22
Hardly Complimentary.

A clerk in the employ of "a Chicago
business man, while fair worker. is
vet an individual of pronounced eccen-
tricity. One day a wire basket fell
off the top Of the clerks desk and
scratched his cheek. Not having any
courtplaster ut hand. he slapped on
three two-cent postage stamps and con-
tinued his work. A few minutes
later he had occasion to take a pa
per to his employers private Office.
When he entered. the 'old man." OBJ
serving the postage stamps on the
clerks cheek, fixed him with an as
tonished stare. Look here, Tom !"
he exclaimed. "You are carrying too
much postage for second-class mat
teri"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-22
Bareback Gowns,

A lady in a decOllete berated the
bOlsheviki at a dinner in Washington.
why" she cried, ''the latest news
from Russia is that these ours are SELL
ing the very clothes off the wOmen's
backs"
Senator johnson of California looked
around the table with a smile. All the
ladies' gowns were decollete. In the
back this decOlletage was especially
marked.
'The bolsheviks." he said, wouldn't
find much TO sell at a fashionable
American dinner party, would they"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-22
No Rent for q Year.

Pontageville. N. Y.-Here's a chance
for some couple about to be married
to drive all their prospective rent trou-
bles away. Father Albert F. Rivers,
pastor of the Church Of the Assump-
ton, announced that because mar
rage has not been performed IN his
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-22
Flyer With Summons
OverhauIs Fast Train

Denver. ColO.-Harry 6. Saun-
ders, attorney, chased Union
Pacific train sin an airplane to
serve a summons on ]. ID. Bird.
who Saunders says, was fleeing
jurisdiction of the Denver
courts.
Learning that Bird was to
cave the state. he hurried to
the Union station. but missed
the train. In friends airplane
he chased the train, speeding
100 miles an hour. They
reached Hudson ahead Of the
train and served the summons.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-22
Association of Mine Owners
Claims the Country Needs
lizard Money"
UNLIMITED SILVER COINAGE
Expert Says II old-Time Mintin0 Plan
10 Re.estabIished Mexico viii
Coin 500, ooo, 900 Ounces
Of Silver.

Nogales. Ariz.-The chamber Of COM
merce has Joined with Charles But
tiers. mining expert of New York and
San Francisco. to promote the forma-
ton in Mexico Of an association Of
silver producers to rebuild the aban-
doned mints throughout the nation
and thus bring about once more the
free and unlimited coinage Of silver.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-22
The Mercenaries.

Brander Matthews, the famous crit
&c. discussed ut a Columbia tea the
American short story.
1.-THE American short story would
be better ne said, eff the American
short story writer were less MERGE
nary. I'd like him to think more of
beauty and less of cash.
"a short story writer read me of his
tales the other day. 1t wasn't bad,
and I told him so.
"'I like the thing I said. It's real
istic'
"The short story writer beamed.
"'Realisticv he cried. That's the
word 1 want 10 hear. And how much.
Mr.. Matthews, do you think it will
realize?"
A pickpocket's work is done in a
moment of abstraction.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-22
The Perils Of Cherry Picking.

The PortIs Of Cherry Picking.
Lawrenceburg, Ind.-The buzzinE OF
a honey bee about his head resulted
in serious Injury to Anthony Stein
metz, aged Ga, retired farmer.
Steinmetz was picking cherries, stand
ing on a stepladder. when the bee re-
scented his presence. While trying to
fight the bee of his nose. Steinmetz
fell twelve feet. His injuries consist
Of a cut head, both wrists broken and
three ribs fractured,
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-22

parish for four years. he will marry
the first couple wishing to enter the
matrimonial state, free Of charge, pro.
vide an elaborate reception and will
pay one years rental for any avail.
able residence here, selected BY the
couple.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-22
Dreaming of Hats.

To dream Of wearing hat that fits
you and pleases you Is sure sign Of
happiness and business success. If you
have on one that Is torn or mud
shattered II means there Is trouble for
you that reflects on your honor. A
straw hat points to an increase Of
knowledge on your part; hat Of vel
vet or velour to an increase of fortune
Chicago Herald and Examiner.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-22

Can Come Only From the
Proper Treatment.
Many forms Of rheuma.ism are
caused by millions Of tiny germs
that infest the blood, and until the
blood is absolutely freed of these
germs, there is no real relief in
sight.
The most satisfactory remedy
for rheumatism il S. s. s. be-
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-22
Welcome Relief From the
Tortures of Rheumatism

cause It il one Of the most thor.
ough blood purifiers known to med
ical science. This fine old remedy
cleanses the blood Of impufities,
and acts rs an antidote to the germ
Of rheumatism.
s. s. s. is sold by druggists
everywhere. For valuable litera-
ture and advice address Chief Med
ical Adviser, LOT Swift Laboratory,
Atlanta, Ga.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-22

He had bought a house. It had
been such bargain that he couldn't
risk waiting till his fiancee saw it.
But she was delighted to hear the
news and questioned him eagerly
about it.
"HOw many clothes closets are there
Henry" she demanded.
"There are six" replied the man,
proudly.
But that's hardly enough, Henry"
what do you want with more than
six closets? That's enough to hang
your clothes in, is it not"
"Yes, dear" replied the maiden.
firmly. "But you'll want part of one
for your clothes, won't you, Henry"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-22
Pastor MAY Protect His Flock.

Pastor May Protect HE Flock.
Lexington. Ky.-Although evidence
was introduced to show that Andrew
Scar, minister, warned moOnshiners
of the approach of revenue officers.
Sears was freed in the federal court.
but his brother, Bella. paid fine OF
$50 for the same Offense. The court
held that a minister had a right to
warn a member of his flock Of danger.
II no criminal intent was implied.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-22
ASPIRIN
Name "Bayer" on Genuine

"Bayer Tablets Of Aspirin" IL genu-
Inc Aspirin proved safe by millions
and prescribed by physicians for over
twenty years. Accept only an unbroken
"Bayer package" which contains proper
directions to relieve Headache. Tooth
ache, Earache, Neuralgia. Rheumatism,
Colds and Pain. Handy tin boxes Of IL
tablets cost few cents. Druggists also
sell larger "Bayer packages" Aspirin
IL trade mark Bayer Manufacture Mon
oaceticacidester Of Salicylicacid.-Adv
Plenty Of women do odd things for
the sake Of getting even
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-22


Washington whom expected
Adopus Mckenzie the right has artificial legs which him Well
problem special
basket
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-22

You can be sure of this always:
the best you can do will be none too
good.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-22

The wise man knows what not to
say just as well as he knows what
to say.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-22

Some men can't even blame ciga-
rettes for their own failure to make
good.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1920-09-22

A pickpocket's work is done in a
moment of abstraction.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-27
Comrades of Peril
~oId pad. you mean7"
--BY--
RANDALL PARRISH
Copyright, A. G. McClurg & CO., 1917
tCopyfghted In Great Britain)

Sure. whore dld he come from.
ana when did he drift In here7"
'Furst | knew of tho fellow wus
about three years age. blncknmlthin'
down az kclly's Camp. When that
moved on. he come up here. an has
been hanRin' round ever since.
Want such bad sort. 'cept when in
liquor; smart oil devii. too. read
everything he could get hold or
They tell mo that ruri there has got
a pretty damn good education from
Idst what he taught her"
They been hero three years
them"
Bout that. should Say
DO you happen 10 know n he was
ever IN the army7"
|. Come to think OF u. Tom. DO
once. when he was drunk. he showed
mo hia discharge papers Lcmmr
aoe. he'll. yes-thn oil cock was q
sergeant in the sixth cavalry. That's
all right. itamsay- along. Now.
who's nextf step up lively. boys"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-27
IT. Easy To
Put On Flesh

Al you have 20 10 N you are too
thin and want 70 put on srveral
ponndA uf fnlld "stRy-thcra" regh h.
20 take 5-Efain tablet OF Hood
lrpn Phosphate with each meal This
b1iids up the nervous system. en-
riches the blood. aud thus en-
nhles the vital organs 10 aaalrnif.t-
tha henh building. strength making
elements az your food which now
lsrEels go % waste. Folks who have
Lied " stale they not only nut ON
noeh but that also almost iriyaria-
bly, incrcascs their strength, ansfgy
and endurance. You can Ret onough
blQ9d- Iron tablets Tor three
weeks treatment 81 the owl prur
60, or ANY other druggist Tor only
- 30. and rs 40 uniformly auccrsa.
ful that your druEglAt, a man YOU
know, y. nythorizcd e refund your
money II You don't like ~ BETTER
get a package today and. begin 10
get stronger and healthier. as well
as be tier looking.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-27
Continued From Yesterday
CHAPTER n.
The Funeral of had tailgtns

IL was surely some funeral; there
was no doubt OF that A mass OF
mon stood thore. bare headed In the
sunshine. and beyond them. on a
little knoll. a small bunch of women
were crowded together. girls from
the dance hall mostly. judging from
their clothes and faces attic one OF
two older women were AZ the farther
end. shelby caught glimpse OF the
fat exproachcr. elevated on a box,
and hln ears caught the uonorous
words OF cshortatlon with which he
ended his sermon. There followed a
faint applause. checked instantly by
Mccarthy.
Now you bueka.- he roared ont
teruely. Zine up along them willows,
We're goin ter do this up In some
style, an Il aint just goin' ter be
shown proper respect fer the dead,
but were aKoin' ter remetgher the
orphaned and tho fatherlcHa Now
chip IN, gents. there's box there at
the head Of the corpse. an after
ycr've had a sauint at or Dad cough
up something fer the gurl."
shelby dropped into place behind
tho stage agent. who recognized the
newcomer with a hard handgrip. and
grin OF welcome.
Jus, blow inT We're giytn' old
caiiSina the time o his career. owed
mo a hundred. but what the hell do
care Know tho OF eussf''
No. just dropped around fer 10
pass away tho time. Huiio. tho pro.
cesainn Ia about TO start-so that's
Old Cabins giri. In itT-
Tho stacy agent nodded
Yep: not 80 darned much 10 look
AZ. either, don't reckon I've seen
her Aforc fer year 1-hia ycrn win
DO q BIT tough on her. but we're
plantin' thu old cuss right
shelby passed ana stared Gown at
the face In tho caAket. that OF man
OF sixty. possibly. yet exhibiting. even
In death, tho marks o. a hard NE
which had unduiy aged him. "A he
thrust his contribution into The bon.
Mccarthy grfppcd him cordially.
Wen. bless me. II herr Amt Tom
shelby. iookln' like white uIan. and
BLOWN his money like good sport
Howa things on tho Cottonwood
Fine M silk. hey SEC yer later
Tom. No. yer don't. ramsay You
tried that gam. on me once before
I'm kccpin' aces here
There was n noEnent's delay. While
Ramsay reluctantly dug down into
his jeann for an amour; satisfactory
A.
sun struggling with his elusive
memory. ben, over and asked hoarso-
~;
Say. Mac who was this guy. any
way
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-27
be PRETTY! TURN
GRAY HAIR DARK


Almost everyone knows that Sage
Tea and Sulphur. properly compound.
"a. brings back the natural color and
nuster TO the hair when faded. streak
% or gray. Years ago the only way
20 get this mixture was 70 make II
II horne. which Is mussy and trouble
ucme. Nowadays. by asking at any
drug store for "wyeths Sage and
sulphur Compound" you WIN get a
large bottle OF this famous old recipe.
Improved by the addition OF other In.
gredients. at a small cost
Don't stay gray, Try II, No one
can possibly tell that you darkened
your hair. rs II does Il so naturally
and evenly. You dampen sponge or
ooft brush with II and draw this
through your hair. taking one srnnfl
otrnnd at a time: by morning the
srny hair disappearsg and after an.
ether application or. two. your hair
Becomes beautifully dark. glossy and
attractive
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-27
CHAPTER III.
Outlining a Plot

Tho Occidental hotel. Hicks. pro
pristor. was merely a place In which
20 sleep and eat. " one was
thoroiy acclimated 20 border Ideas
" comfort The dining room was al
the rear. with several long tables
ranged crosswise. covered with soiiod
oilcloth. the seats being benches
Shelby stared ne the smoking. greasy
mess outspread before him. prying
open soEEy biscuit. and asked a
question OF Mccarthy;
How'd tho collection come out.
Mae.
what coiiec,ion1 on. Tor the
guri, bout i've hundred. want II.
Revervndf"
-Four ninety seven" said the
preacher In his deep voice quite an
assistance Tor the young woman In
,his time Of bereavement
Mac was getting interested.
= was trnt tAilin' ter the dominic
ycro about her. Tom. what Is ahe
agntn ter DO. an what he'd this toNn
ouKh, ter DO fer herr"
What DO you meany They done
enough. Amt they. with tina, rwrll
funeral an five hundred bucks on
top Of ~ What more would she e1
pccif"
Hell. sh. don't expect nu,hin'
That Amt her style. I go, an idec
she won't even Accept this bunch o.
coin. She's tho otnarteat heifcr ever
saw. she won't DO nuthin' any
osnary efltter would. nut that's got
no bcarin' on u.s. Shes an orphan
LEI; ycre tn ponca with no visible
means OF support She's decent
giri. nobody never said nuthin
against her. an tho way Il looks ter
me, We got A moral duty ter perform.
The Eiri should be given n hun,
band and a home" the preacher IN.
tcrjrc;cd. That would assure her
futur. and relieve P0nea OF every OBJ
iIEation."
Tho saloon keeper rcdirf.
There's auits few o. the rtr,i,
Kind round ronca. Tom. who'd be
mighty glad 10 GIT a decent woman
an settle down. could name n
half DOZEN right now. What l amt
80 sure bout Il tho ruri.-
And you think you can 60 on, in
this town. rope an hog tie any Stray
you IND On the range. an
give him tho brandin' Iron. Do yerg-
Shelby protested.
III you GO at II riEh,--yen. This
IN sporting proposition. That's
where u win make a hist Say, we
Unit the chancea 20 a dozen. or
maybe fifteen. There never WA. a
YOUNG fellow IN panta who didn't
secretly believe no waA regular
lady Killer. Thaih what's going 20
round them up in bunch. wen give
the girl chance 20 take her pick.
That's fair enough. Isn't ltY-
tContinurd In Our Next Tssu9
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-27

are again using II To- ensure a beau-
tiful complexion and snow white
hands and arms.
Duttcrmilk. however. IN not AL
ways obtainahie. but n Hpe cinliat hns
Mt last perfected n method OF com
ccntrating buttermllk aud combin-
ing II with n perfect cream, which
you can buy In small quantities
ready 20 use. nj any. first class drug
ard'H" Buttcrmiik Cream.
There IL no secret about ID nor In
there any doubt about the result
rs just common. ordinary butter
mpk in the form Of n wonderful
cream. gently mhfsaged with tho
Anger tips around the corners of
the eyes and mouth. owl Drug Co.
can supply you. Howard Broa.
Chemical Co. Buffalo. n. Y.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-27

Labor costs 1000 increase.
Shorter hours decreasing
production 40Io.
Rents $50 front foot, now
$50. Statesmen $50, now Sf5.
Above are some of the real
reasons for present-day shoe
prices. Many politicians in
Washington are exceedingly
noisy over the high prices OF
shoes, yet they passed the
income tax law which places
a tax five different times on
your shoes before they reach
your feet.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-27

tcontinucd In Our Next Issue,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-27

FUNERAL. SERVICES for Cap
tain Arthur II. Crndsli. Red crcss
worker who died AZ vladivoatok
on February -. were held a, the
bonneyswatson chapel under tho
auspices Of the Masons. Monday
afternoon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-27
Miss Helen Hammond, holding |.

Responsible posltien with 4 hank At
Ventura. Cal. has resigned In order
20 engage In farming. she has lcas-
I'd a s5acre tract OF land In the
'coachella valley. which she purposes
10 plant In cotton.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-27
CATHERINE SEYMOUR

died at the homo OF her daughter.
Mrs. olive Hildcbrandt. t5ss Firth
ave. n. r.. Monday Tho funeral
was held Tuesday afternoon at 81.
nencaict's church. with lntermcnt
IN Calvary cemetery.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-27
Advises Ordinary
ButtermEk for Wrinkles
and Enlarged Pores

This Good Looking Young woms,
milk Cream In New Wn,-a
Gentle Massage with Fingers ne
Tore Hetiring All That la Nece.-
aary.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-27
ASPIRIN FOR HEADACHE
Name "Bayr" Is on Genuine
Aspxin--say Baycr

Insist on ''Bayer Tablets OF Al.
pirin' IN a ''Bayrr package" contain
Ing proper directions for Headache.
Colds pain. Neuralgia. Lumnago and
rheumatism. Name layer" mrans
genuine Aspirin. prescribed BY ply.
siclans for 10 years Handy tin boxes
% ~ tablets cost few cents. Aspirin
is trademark Of Baycr Manufacture
of Observation-Disclosures OF salicyiic.
acid.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-27

The oh time
application OF
u "A I { m Tx
and Cream to
" b ite n and
preserve III e
skin and re-
m o vc harsh
little wrinkles
and ugly sal
i q W o g SIS Is
- r a u dnoth-
ors Z q G I y q,
and wo ri . n
I b r o "a s. hout
I h . country
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-27

MRS. HIIDA NILSSON died Mon
day at the home OF her daughter.
Mrs. A. H. Jon.aon. Ts27 Goth ave.
$, w. Services win be held TNiea.
day AZ p, m. at tho Home Under.
taking company rariors.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-27


Adam also got his eyes OPEN after
his marriage
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-05-21
The Biz Stone Lake Chautauqua

The program this year is on, July
I'd to 8th.. inclusive, and includes
among the lecturers. the famous
Bob Seeds, ex.Gov. Brumbaugh Of
Pennsylvania. notable East In
dian, Sudhindra Rose Of Calcutta,
Princess Neawanna of the Uiib-
ways, Hon. Royal c. johnson of
South Dakota, Madame Nina Sell
ivanova Of Russia. which is cer-
tainly poylglot collection of lec-
lures, ard ought to satisfy the de-
scendents of the ancient Athenians,
who were always looking for some
new thing.
The musical program is equally
varied, with the Royal Philippine
String Band, the Lyceum Arts Trio.
the Milano Sextette Of New York,
Bland's Orchestra, The Temple
choir and the Clark-Stenman Party.
In addition to these the Claire
Vaughn-W Wales Players, who wilt be
remembered with pleasure by all
regular attendants. and Hazel Doph
eide, reader.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-05-21
HiQh School Times

The Juniors gave the annual ban.
Quet to the Seniors on Tuesday of
this week. The banquet was CIV
en- at the Hotel St. Hubert and was
a brilliant event. The dining room
wssaecordted with class colcrs and
flowers. Talks, toasts and i'm
promptu entertainment was given.
The faculty as we'll as the members
Of the two classes were present.
The baccalaureate sermon will be
given next Sunday evening at the
Methodist church by Rev Stanley
Jones. rector of the Christ Epis-
copal church. The program will
consist Of music by the glee clubs
and sextette, scripturaI reading by
Rev. Bast and the benediction by
Rev Menges.
Next Tuesday evening is the Se-
nior class play, "Green Stockings"
farce comedy written by E w
Mason. The class have been rehears
ing for a number Of weeks and
promise the patrons a play that
they will enjoy. The admission
will be so cents.
The commencement exercises will
be held Thursday evening of next
week. May q at the Opera House.
The program will consist Of mus.
ical selections by the orchestra,
song by the male quartette, and a
solo by Helen Bury. Rev Calfee
will give the invocation. the sem
ior banner will be presented to the
freshman class by Rose Damrow to
Fred Grams, who will give the ac-
ceptance speech. DR.. Fought, pres
ident of the Aberdeen Normal will
give the address of the evening.
and the diplomas will be presented
by Dr. Flett.
Following are the names of the
members of the graduating class
Dorothea Louise Kaercher, Mata
NJ Fenner. Agnes D Nogel. Winni-
fred G Flett. Florence 0 Stauden-
raus. Pearl c Norton. Lysle r Max
field, Hazel Irene Tillemans. Mar
tina A Tillemans, Winnifred C o.
son, Cornelia B Kaer cher, Margar.
ct May Quirk. Blanche May Bus
jahn, Rose Y Uamerow Mary
Mildred Holmes. Louis E Germain
and Alice Inez Murray.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-05-21
Il. c. |. Due for Biq Slump

Reports from the daily newspa-
pers forecast a slump in the pre-
vailing highoprices. Merchants in
practically all the larger cities of
the west and the middle west have
been offering their stock at re-
duction Of ] 5 and 20 percent while
some have been giving no profit
sales. The reasons for these re-
ductons are said to be tight"
money, aud the freight congestions,
which in turn is due to the strikes,
and the shortage of cars. The
public is thoroughly aroused" savs
one newspaper .'and the profiteel g
day is short. Merchants have re-
fused to pay the price for TIE stec<
and the jobbers, wholesalers and
manufactures are compelled to re.
duce the prices.