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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-04
LEWIS TO MEET WITH
SECRETARY HOOVER
Latter Attempting to FOrestall Strike by
Coal Miners In Wage
Dispute.

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. with the
convention of the United Mine Workers
of America nearing the end President
John l.. Lewis announced yesterday that
after adjournment he would go to Wash
ington to attend the unemployment con
ference In this conference it was
learned that Mr.. Lewis would confer
with Secretary Hoover who il seeking an
advance agreement from union Leaders
and coal operators that no strike win
occur next spring, when the miners and
operators are to negotiate nav. wage
agreements. g SO k'h
Although refusing to condemn the
American Legion because of alleged
strikebreaking activities of some of its
members. the convention of the United
Mine Workers of America yesterday
adopted resolutions committee report
calling on Legion officials ito put their
house in order" The action came after
several delegates had appealed vehe-
mently for the convention TO go on rec
ord in unqualified. condemnation of the
Legion
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-04
Infants Department
Downstairs Dry Goods Department

WHITE OUTING FLANNEL = 27-inch,
good quality White Outing Flannel. the
same quality as sold last year at Csc.
Wednesday Bargain Price 1870
CORsETS--s1 90 Rubber Top Corsets, in
white or pink, in sizes go and 81 only,
- Wednesday Bargain Price 4Sf
SUIT CASES 900 Tan Suit Cases. all
4 new. Size 24-inch and perfect
Wednesday Bargain Price $1.25
GRAY BLANKETS - S3.25 Double Blan-
kets, in gray and full size. Colored Dor
der, Wednesday Bargain Price S2.4S
WOMEN'S HOSE - Women's ST. Heath
err Wool Hose. Light weight an drop
stitch. Not more than two pairs to custo-
mer, Wednesday Bargain Price 55c
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-04
Boys Department

BOYS BLOUSES - Boys $100 Percale
Blouses in light stripe patterns. Extra
quality. Sizes to l6 years,
Wednesday Bargain Price ESQ
BOYS FALL CAPS - Boys $3.50 New
Fall Caps in checks and fancy mixtures.
All sizes Wednesday Bargain Price 75c
BOYS TROUSERS-Boys' $500 Knicker-
booker Trousers, in dark mixtures. For
school or play wear. All sizes,
Wednesday Bargain Price S1.25
BOYS HOSE - Boys Soc Black Ribbed
Hose. Extra good quality. School or
dress. All sizes,
Wednesday Bargain Price 22c
BOYS UNION SUITS - Boys $3.50
Ribbed and Fleece-lined Union Suits,
long sleeves, ankle length. All sizes,
Wednesday Bargain Price SOC
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-04
INVESTIGATING
HIDEOUS CRIME
Woman Killed and Husband Mangled
By Robbers In Small Mich
igan Town.

HASTINGS, Mich, Oct. 4.-Authorities
of Garry county today were inyestigat
ING story of the staying last Satin
day of Mrs. John Baverstock, an attack
toes were cut off and his throat slashed
before he gave NJ all the money he
possessed and an attempt by robbers to
fire the Baverstock' farm house IN
Middlevile
The officials had suspected Baverstock
of sslaying his wife and attempting
suicide while temporarily insane. Three
men who forced entrance to his home
at 3 O'Clock Saturday morning are
responsible for the assault
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-04

Woodstock is in the midst of a real ice
famine and what little there is left in
local refrigerators is being boarded like
wartime sugar. The long hot season has
emptied the ice houses entirely and deal
ers don't know where to look to replenish
their supply. A shortage of water here
is more serious, and there are hourly
rumors that the village is to be cut off !,
partially at least. Fortunately water is
to be had for fire fighting purposes from
other than the regular source.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-04

PEQUOT SHEETS-slxeo Pequot Sheets.
best made Not more than two sheets to
each customer,
Wednesday Bargain Price $1.30
WOMEN'S FLANNEL GOWNS =. SIPS
Outing Flannel Night Gowns, made of
best quality in light colors. 8
Wednesday Bargain Price SOC
LINING Saline =. soc Fancy Coiored
Saline in light and dark cofors, for coat
Innings, Wednesday Bargain Price 49c
36-INCH COTTON - Unbleached Sheet
ing, SO inches wide. AT the advance of
cotton this is less than mill price,
Wednesday Bargain Price Sc
HAIR NETS - The Glenby Hair Nets, add
vertised to sell at 15c each; in dark brown
and all colors,
Wednesday Bargain Price 9c
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-04
ZR-2 CATASTROPHE
DUE TO ACCIDENT
Verdict OF Coroner's Jury Which Con-
Quoted Inquest - No Evidence of
Cause of Disaster.

HULL, England, October 4 CAS-
sociated Press) The catastrophe to
the giant airship ZR-2 over the
Humber river on August "a in which
more than 40 persons, including l6
Americans lost their lives, was due to
accident according to a verdict reached
by eoroner's jury atz!the inquest here
today, There is no evidence. as to the
actual cause of the disaster, the verdict
says.
This verdict was rendered in the case
of Lieut.. Com. Charles G. Little of the
American navy. which was the first to
be considered by eorober' 5 jury. A
similar verdict was returned in the other
cases.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-04
EIGHT SMALL STATES FIGHT.
Trying to Ease Blockade Regulations o.
Nations.

GENEVA, Oct. f. ASSOCIATED Press. J
Eight small states, members of the
league of nations, resumed in this morn
ing's session of the assembly of the
league their fight against the too rigid
application of blockade regulations. This
is prescribed as one of the weapons to
be used by the league against state
which has violated the covenant of the
organization.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-04
Conference To Consider 1t.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.-Questions
involved in the negotiations of a new
wage agreement between bituminous coal
miners and operators to supplant that
which expires next March will be con-
sidered by the coal committee of the
national unemployment conference when
it recOnvenes next week, ii was said to-
day by conference officials.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-04

60. has Received a 100000 order from
Japan While this is not d tremendous
large order az General Electric Co. orders
go, it means quite an increase in produc-
ton.
Foreign orders are coming in better
than domestic orders, it is reported.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-04
TO INVITE SMALL NATIONS.
United States to Send Invitations to Bel
GUM, Holland and PORTUGAL

WASHINGTON, Oct 4.-Invitations to
the governments of Belgium, Holland and
Portugual TO become members of the cons
ference on Far Eastern subjects were be-
ing prepared today at the state depart
ment. rs
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-04
sHACKLETON ASKS HELP.
Steamer in Difficult Position Owing /,
Heavy Storm.

LISBON, Oct. 4-The steamer Quest
having on board Shackleton and his Ant
arctic party has been placed in a difficult
position by a heavy storm off Cape Varoca
west of here. She has asked that help be
sent. $500
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-04
Mems Department - Main Floor

MEMS NIGHT ROBES - Mems 81 90
Donet Night Robes in pink and blue pat
terms. Sizes to 20,
Wednesday Bargain Price S1.25
MEMS HOSE-Men's Csc Cotton Hose, in
black or cordovan. Good quality, good
wearing hose. All sizes,
Wednesday Bargain Price 12c
MEMS SHIRTS - Mems $3.50 Negligee
Shirts, soft cuffs, no collar. Stripe pat
terms of all colors. Sizes IA to II,
Wednesday Bargain Price 75c
MEMS HANDKERCHIEFS - Mems 1oc
White Hemstitched Handkerchiefs with
narrow border. Good quality,
Wednesday Bargain Price IL for 45c
MEMS SWEATERS-Men's $3.50 Gray
Cotton Sweaters, coat style, no collar. All
sizes to 46,
Wednesday Bargain Price $1.25
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-04
GETS 5000, 900 ORDER.

General Electric Plant at Pittsfield Has
t Order from Japan.
pITTSFIELD, Mass. Oct. 4.-The
I7ittsfeld works of the General Electric
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-04

-+<Fs3 fsas.},5 s+s .es aq-r 81, rgtc
HNE of the features Of the by Prntz now being
~ shown is the delightful diversity of styles. ]
So many the purposes, various the types for which
they are designed it nothing is needed make the
selection perfectly complete for women, misses and girls
There wrap-coat models and blouse models, fash
toned of deeppled ustous fabrics richly embroidered
and finished with soft fur There plain tailored coats
for practical purposes in which simplicity is the dominant
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-04

MEMS UNION SUITS = Mems $500
Jersey Ribbed Union Suits, gray, long
sleeves, ankle length. Sizes to 40,
Wednesday Bargain Price S1.45
MEMS PAJAMAS - Men $500 Heavy
Weight Domet Pajamas in pink and blue
patterns. Breast pocket. Sizes to D,
Wednesday Bargain Price S1.59
MEMS TROUSERS-Men's $35o Heavy
Weight Moleskin Trousers, in dark
brown. Well made. Sizes 80 to A,
Wednesday Bargain Price $2.35
MEMS SUSPENDERS- SOC Dress
Suspenders, in light colors. Good quality.
All fresh stock,
t Wednesday Bargain Price 25c
MEMS STITCHED HATS - Mems $500
c and $3.50 Stitched Cloth Hats, in brown,
green and gray mixtures. Sizes to 3-s
Wednesday Bargain Price $500
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-04

There for general use resourcefully
binng the practical and fashionable - 81
But in ALL the beauty of silhouette prevails; the
quality of Printzess workmanship and attention
detail In all you will find the distinction and exclusive
ness that characterizes Printz model. ssa.se. IS
You will be surprized find that Printzess and
suits moderately priced higher than many gar
of questionable value and infinitely desirable
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-04
BIRTHS.

In Brattleboro. Oct 4. daughter to
Hermon V. and Mary f. (Austin)
Brooks.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-04
Garment Department

WOMEN'S SKIRTS = Women's $1,000
Skirts, in stripes, plaids and plain materi-
ais. Both plain and plated models,
Wednesday Bargain Price $500
WOMEN'S WAISTS = Women's $3.50
White Wolfe Waists, in many different
styles Sizes SO to 40,
Wednesday Bargain Price 75ss
WOMEN'S GLOVES = Womens S125
Van Raalte Gloves of cotton suede. Col
ors-brown, gray and white with fancy
backs, Wednesday Bargain Price 75f
Infants Department
CHILDREN'S OVERALLS - Children's
75c Overalls, blue, trimmed with red. In
sizes 2 to years.. ...
Wednesday Bargain Price 39G
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-05

Mrs. w. M. Phillips. Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Phillips and three children,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph johnson, Willie
Phillips. Mr.. and Mrs. James Carol,
George A. Phillips spent the day
Xmas with Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Phil
lips and all enjoyed . good Xmas
dinner.
Miss Iva Regain is visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Glenn Spencer for . few days
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. L. Howe received
an Xmas card from Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Lypps.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Phillips and
baby and George A. Phillips were
the dinner guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Carroll and enjoyed the day,
also chicken dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milo Towne and
Herbert and Misses Lydia and Leila
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Powell on
Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herb Regain and baby
and Iva visited Mr.. and Mrs. Clar-
ence Snow, Friday evening.
Misses Lydia and Leila Towne re-
turned to Bedding, Sunday evening
after vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horton Souls and
son, Lawton, went to visit their chill
dren, Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Wilson, Of
Rodgers City, they went on Thurs
day and returned on Wednesday OF
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-05

OLD PAPERS FOR SALE
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-05

Dan moved then. The movement
consisted of a sudden heightening OF
the light In his eyes. But the squir-
rel didn't see II. 1t takes a muscular
response to be visible to the eyes or
the wild things.
The squirrel crept slowly along the
bench, stopping to sniff, stopping to
stare with one eye and another. just
devoured from head to tall with curl
osity. And then he leaped on Dams
knee.
He was quite convinced, by now.
that this warm perch on which he
stood was the most singular and In
teresting object Of his young life. 1t
was true that he was family worried
by the smell that reached his nostrils.
But all 1t really did was further to In
cite his curiosity. He followed the
leg up to the hip and then perched on
the elbow. And an instant more he
was poking a cold nose into Dams
neck.
(TO BE CONTINUED
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-05

ri0us that Dan succeeded so well the
first time he tried II. He had sense
enough TO relax first. before he froze.
Thus he didn't put such a severe
strain on his muscles.
The squirrel, after ten seconds had
elapsed. stood on his launches to see
better. First he looked long time
with his left eye. Then he turned his
head and looked very carefully with
his right. Then he backed or short
distance and tried to get focus with
both. Then he came some half-dozen
steps nearer.
A moment before he had been GER
tain. that q living creature-in fact
one Of the most terrible and powerful
living creatures In the world-had
been sitting on the park bench. Now
his poor little brain was completely
added. He was entirely ready to be-
lieve that his eyes had deceived him.
Bushy-tail drew Off little further.
fully convinced at last that his hopes
of a nut from a chlld's hand were
blasted. But he turned to look once
more. The figure still sat utterly In
ert. And all at once he forgot his de-
vouring hunger In the face Of an over
whelming curiosity.
He came somewhat nearer and
looked long time. Then he made a
half-circle about the bench. turning
his head as he moved. He was more
puzzled than ever, but he was no
longer afraid. His curiosity had be-
come so intense that no room for fear
was left. And then he sprang upon
the --rk hanch
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-05


to 1919. In the last days OF a pssrticu-
larly sleepy summer. You would hard
~ know Gitcheapolis now. The bust
ness district has increased tenfold.
And the place where used to be the
pool and the playground Of Dan Fall
ing Is now laid or In as green and
pretty a city park as one could wish
to see.
Some day. when the city becomes
more prosperous, a pair of swans and
herd OF deer are going to be intro
duced, to restore some Of the natural
wild life of the park. But In the sum-
mer of 1919. a few small birds and
possibly half q dozen pairs Of SPUR
refs were the extent and limit Of the
wild creatures. And at the moment
this story opens. one of these squir-
rels was perched on a wlde-spreading
limb overarching gravel path that
slanted through the sunlit park. The
squirrel was hungry. He wished that
some one would come along with q
nut.
There was bench beneath the tree.
II there had not been, the life Of Dan
Failing would have been entirely diff
ferent. If the squirrel had been on
any other tree. IL he hadn't been
hungry. II any one Of a dozen other
things hadn't been as they were, Dan
Failing would have never gone back
to the land Of his people. The little
bushy-talled fellow on the tree limb
was the squirrel OF Destinyl
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-05
BRINK

Miss Edna Waterbury, of Ionia,
visited Mrs. Will Wilson, Thursday
and Friday.
Mr.. Ed. Tallman, of Greenville,
visited his sister, Mrs. Will Wilson
and family, Wednesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Krick visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Wilson, Monday
evening.
Miss Helen Wilson visited her
friend and schoolmate, Miss Julia
Haney, Saturday, on her 18th birth
day anniversary.
Mrs. o. A. hummer and Misses
Edna and Ida and Mrs. Goodwin, of
Easton, were the New Years guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. r. G.. Chickering and
had most excellent visit.
Mr.. Ed. Donaldson, of Ionia, Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Brink, from
Tuesday until Friday.
There was pedro party at Mr..
and Mrs. Ed. Carpenters, Wednes-
day evening. There were 80 pres
ent and all enjoyed the time. Re-
freshments were served.
Mr.. Don Cooper and Miss Jennie
Nadeau were callers at Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Drinks, Sunday. Miss Olive
Curtis and Jennie Nadeau drove over
to Mrs. Charley Crafts in the af-
terneon.
Mr.. James McCoubrey, of Detroit
is with Mr.. and Mrs. Emory Chick
ering and is very sick. DR.. Holland
is doctoring him. He is IS years old.
Mr.. and Mrs Albert Snow and Mr..
and Mrs. Will Krick and children
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Chauncy Snow
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Clark and two
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Will Krick
and children visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Bert Snow, Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Hanks and Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Brink and daughter
Olive, Mr.. Grin Hanks and Mrs.
Sarah Chase enjoyed New Years
dinner with Mr.. and Mrs. Chris
Choate and all report q good time.
Miss Margret Sisco spent sever
al days with her sister, Mrs. Eli
Hanks last week.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-05
BOOK ONE
Repatriation.
CHAPTER I.

Dan Failing stepped out Of the ele-
vator and was at once absorbed In
the crowd that ever surged up and
down Broad street. He was just one
of the ordinary drops Of water, not
an interesting. elaborate, physical and
chemical combination to be studied
on the slide Of microscope. He
wore fairly passable clothes, neither
rich nor shabby. He was a tall man.
but gave no impression of strength
because OF the exceeding spareness of
his frame. AS long as he remained
In the crowd, he wasn't important
enough to be studied. But soon he
turned or, through the park, and
straightway found himself alone.
The noise and hustle of the crowd
never loud or startling. but so contin-
uous that the senses are scarcely
more aware of them than of the beat
ing OF ones own heart-suddenly and
utterly died almost at the very border
Of the park. The noise from the
street seemed wholly unable to pene-
trate the thick branches Of the trees.
He could even hear the leaves whisk-
Ing and fiickIng together. and when a
man can discern this. he can hear the
cushions Of a mountain lion on a trail
at night. OF course Dan Failing had
never heard a mountain lion. Except
on the railroad tracks between. he
had never really been away from
cities In his life.
At once his thought went back to
the doctors words They were still
repeating themselves over and over
In his ears. and the doctors face was
still before his eyes. II had been a
kind face; the lips had even curled I'm
a little smile of encouragement. But
the doctor had been perfectly frank,
entirely straightforward. There had
been no evasion In his verdict.
1--WE made every test" he said.
They're pretty well shot. OF course.
you can go to some sanitarlum, IL
you've got the money. If you haven't
enjoy yourself all you can for about
six months"
Dams voice had been perfectly cool
and suie when he replied. He had
smiled little, too. He was still rath-
er proud Of that smile. "Six monthsf
Isn't that rather short?"
Maybe a whole lot shorter. I think
that's the limit"
There was the situation: Dan Fall
Ing had but six months to live. He
begun to wonder whether his mother
had been entirely wise in her effort to
keep him from the trough games" Of
the boys of his own age. He realized
now that he had been an underweIght
all his life-that the frailty that had
thrust him to the edge OF the grave
had begun In his earliest boyhood. But
It wasn't that ne was born with ply
steal handicaps. He had weighed a
full ten pounds; and the doctor had
told his father that sturdier little
chap was not to be found In any ma
ternity bed In the whole city. But his
mother was convinced that the child
was delicate and must be sheltered.
Never In all the history OF his family.
so far as Dan knew. had there been a
death from the malady that afflicted
him. Yet his sentence was signed and
sealed.
But he harbored no resentment
against his mother. II was all in the
game. She had done what she thought
was best. And ne began to wonder
In what way be could get the greatest
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-05

A man who has made a study Of the
causes Of fatigue declared that. people
get tired not because the work In
wolves muscular effort. but because
they remain In one position all day.
Thus the woman who has to be on her
feet at Homework all day is tired
but not more 50 than the o.nce woman
who has to sit at desk all day. Il
= the combining position without
change or relaxation that makes f.
dgue more than laborious effort.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-05

Plymouth was the first permanent
white settlement In New England and
dates its founding from the landing Of
the Pilgrims, Dec. 21. 1920. The iron
works on the banks Of the Saugus
river, established In 1643. were the
nrst iron works established In Amer
lea. A small iron pot cast there In
the first forge In America Is now the
property OF the city Of Lynn and 10
In a glass case In the Lynn public
library.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-05

the next week. Mrs. Wilson and
baby came home with them for
Mi Miss MurelI Souls. of Bay City,
came home last week to stay for .
while.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-05

II your lamps do not burn bright
ly drop a small piece of camphor in
to the oil and II will help greatly.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-12-22
Reasonable Excuse.

pr. Harvey w. Wiley, the noted food expert, and Dr. Samuel Wilson, re tired minister, were discussing olC times one day last week.
 Both the men are graduates of Han over college, near the Ohio river, along which the minister spent his early years.
 "I remember the great floods of 'S2 'S3 and 'S4" said Dr. Wilson. Dur ing one of those floods we had to re tire to the second floor, and then tC the third floor.
 We had to cook our food over the grate," he recalled. Tn the morning we would let down a bucket on 8 rope to the milkman, who came in a skiff."
 Dr. Wiley smiled.
 "That would be some excuse for watering the milk" he said.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-12-22
Temneramental Bird.

The raven is a bird among birds self-reliant and formidable. Natural ists, says a writer in the New York Sun, call him the most wary, the mOst amusing, the cleverest of birds. He is also described as grave, dignified ant sedate. The bill of the raven is z formidable weapon, strong, stout sharp at the edges and curved to. ward the tip. It is his one weapon ot Offcnse, but it answers the purpose Ot two or three. Like the dirk of the Old-time plainsman, it ia available as a dagger or as a carving knife; anG it can also be used SC a pair o1 pinchers. With one blow 1t can kill a rat, and the raven can easily drive 1t through the spines of a hedgehog If 1t is true that the raven will never attack a man, probably it is not SC much from lack of courage as from the birds keen intellectual perception of what is unwise.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-12-22
In. ave of cnlnt

Vegetable dyes were used by the abOrigines of all parts of America foI Ornamenting their utensils, staining their baskets and fabrics. Many o1 the textiles found in the prehistoric graves of Peru are remarkable fOl their beautiful and permanent colors Few of these, unfortunately, can be traced to the plants from which they were derived. The introduction of foreign dyes has been disastrous Their cheapness and the facility with which they can be transported has caused them to be widely adopted in place of native dyes, the prepara. tion of which is fast becoming obsO- lete. The ancient Mexicans made use of a number of beautiful pigments, mostly vegetable, for the picture-writ' ing of their celebrated codices. Near. ly all of their cOlors can be identified