davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-09
NO ] so FAT.
DR.. EDISON'S OBESITY PILLS AND SALT
REDUCED MADALAINE PRICE. THE PoPU-
LAR ACTRESS. IS POUNDS
If FAT. WRITE LORING & CO.'S NEW YORK O.
CHICAGO MEDICAL DEPARTMENTS-RCP-
TIRE CuKED-BEST TRUSS EVER
DEVISED.

The POI rlar actress. Madalaine Price one Of tbe
stellar lights of the Southers-Price Theater Conn
pGLy, has token DIR. Edisons Obesity Trea,in.nt
and Is glad Of 1t Read below what she says OF
ATLANTA. Ca. April 2 1897
Lctins Co.. Chicago.
Gentlemen: tanIot speak In too high terms of
DR. Eiisoas Obesity Pills and Obesity Salt end
Compound When i began taking DR.. Edison's
obesity Treatment my weight los. 1 had al
ready used another much advertised treatment and
as soon as stopped II had feshened I'D again and
ieft my stomach in very weak condition
TOOK Dr. Edison's Obesity Pills and Salt and
WAS retinted from lys to 140 without any bad rf-
fects upon my system These remedies soon cured
the condition Of my stomach. caused as above
stated Since taking your remedies l look better
and feel better han for years. and have no ten
dsrcy u again get fat My professional friend.
should Dr. Edison's needles IL inclined to CIT
too nesiy. AMI all of them who have used them On
my Recommendation have been greatly benefited by
them Ny husband. Mr. Edwin Southez tons
NE In thanking you for what your treatment mas
done for me- l will reply TO inquiries ahou; this
treatL emit that may be sent to In care of ras
MADALAiNE PRICE
bottle THESE GOODS ARE KEPT IN SIye.K nv
LEADING RETAIL DRUGGISTS.
Written guarantee TO refund the price II I,r
directed without good results Write to our NEW
YORK MEDICAL DEPARTMENT or our CFI(,a1:n
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT for advice about your
obesity Ut any other disease. BE sure TO write ~
rrpiured Best truss and atment devised
II crres Send letters and orders to Lorinc & 10
Gt neral Agents for The United States. TO insure
prompt ply mention department., and use ONLY
th- nearest address We send free How to Cure
Ohssity - "'e
LORING s CO., DEPT. s.
No ~ WEST I'D ST. NEW YORK CITY.
NJ lis STATE. CHICAGO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-09
WAL HAM
WATCHES

are always
guaranteed to be
free from any defect
i'm material or
construction. The
makers particularly
recommend the
movement engraved
with the
trade mark
"RIVERS HDE"
Made inn various
sizes for ladies
and gentlemen,
and for sale by all
retail jewellers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-09

REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF the
AMERICAN SECURITY AND TRrST COMPANY
AT washington in the District of Columbia
AT the close OF business October s. 1897
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-09

REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF the
NATIONAL SAFE DE11.STT SAVINGS AND TRUST
COMPANY of THE DlSl EICT OF COLUMBIA.
At Washington in the District Of Columbia,
At the close of business, October >, 1897.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-09
FINANCIAL.

REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF the
CITIZENS NATIONAL. RANK OF WASHINGTON
CITY
At Washington, in the District of Columbia
AT the close Of business, october 8, 1881
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-09

Inn the wages you
are NOW earning
Is concealed the means of making you poverty
proof in the future. Set aside regularly q
part Of your salary-start a savings account
with ns-and The nest egg 1.-THE few dollars
you first deposit)-will hatch ont a bird with
u pleasing plainase OF yreenbacks. 81 starts
an account, remember.
Union Savings Bank-I222 F St.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-09

REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
COLUMBIA NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON
AT washington. In the District OF Columbia at the
close OF business, October s. 1891
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-09

ALL OF ED:SONS OBESITY REMEDIES AZ
well as all o. LorinS's Flesh producers for .aIs
~ G. G. C. SIAiAfS
mS%<-u Cor. 18th st. and y. Y ave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-09
See the Dutch Marquetry windo.>
Smiths Best
Administer
CARPET,
1910. y gsrd.
See the Dutch Marguetry windo,>

More evidence of OUR alertness
and exceptional purchasing ability.
We took $500 yards OF Smiths best
Administrative mills entire stock
at practically our own price. Well
turn it over to you at the narrowest
margin of profit giving you more
than a generous share of Our good
fortune
Monday morning will find this lot
of carpets on sale and many new and
pretty patterns will be displayed for
the first time this season. Many de-
sirable borders for those who want
them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-09

q. Southland PARKER,
s. W. WOODWARD,
JOHN B. I.ARNER
JOS. E WILLARD
WI b. GIiRLEY
]. b. WMER
II. K. WILLARD
GEO. II. B. WHITE
Directors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-09

REPORT, OF THE CONDITION
Or the %
NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK
At Washington, d. G., lat the close of business
+..i Oct0ber. 5, 1897. MIR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-09

REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF the
TRADERS NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON.
At Washington, in the District of Columbia.
At the close Of business, October 5, 1897.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-09
Life Insurance Policies

bought or takru collateral On lam. T b
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-09
LORING s CO., DEPT. s.

No ~ WEST I'D ST.. NEW YORK CITY.
my25-ru thAstf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-09

SOMETHING NEW N STOCK AND BONDS
Pays leo per cent per year on Investment, ans
amount Investor holds security. payable any
time. No speculation. Best references. Write
for full particulars. INVESTORS TRUST 1921
Archsst., Philadelphia. Pa. ocs- law2t
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26

Harrisburg, Pa, May 25.-In the sem
ate this morning Mr.. Vaughan intro
duced a bill to abolish the restriction
as to rate Of interest to be paid for
temporary loans in building and loan
associations.
When the bill providing for an ap-
preparation of some $500 to pay the
expenses of the Andrews Senatorial
Investigating committee came up for
final passage a warm discussion was
precipitated.
On final passage the bill passed by a
vote of 2S to IL.
The senate passed on second read
ing the act relating to criminal libel.
The senate adjourned until tomorrow.
The resolutions adopted at meet
ing of citizens of Philadelphia yester-
day were presented to the house by
Mr.. Smith of Philadelphia. The res
olutions protest against the passage of
the Ripper" BILL the Rodgers classi-
fication bill. the Cspatz bill and the
Becker bills.
The house started in today to hold
three sessions with bills on third read
ing as the order Of business. Speaker
Boyer is detained at his home by ILL
presided. During the morning session
eleven bills were considered on sec
ond reading or special orders. Those
of most general interest are the three
reform bills, endorsed by the state Re-
publican convention. They are the
non-political interference, non-assess-
ment and poll tax bills, and were TAX
en- up in the order named They will
hp inl
ders on third reading and final pas
sage.
FARR BILL DEFEATED.
The feature of the afternoon session
was the defeat on. final passage of the
Farr bill, making eight hours a days
work for mechanics, laborers and work.
ingmen in the employ of the state OF
municipal corporations or otherwise
engaged on public works. This is one
of the measures in which the Pennsyl.
Vania Labor association Is directly in.
terested. and it was thought it would
go through with practically no oppo
sition. Mr.. Bliss, OF Delaware, Mr.
Harris, of Clearfield, and Mr.. Scho,
field, of Clearfeld, spoke against the
bill 1t was voted down by SO ayes tC
as nays, less than a constitutional ma.
Jorlty voting in the affirmative.
The Grady resolution for a committee
or three senators, three Representatives
ana three citizens to inquire into The
insurance business in the state and re-
port. to the next legislature came III
Tor concurrence, and Mr.. Coray. o
LuzernH, said ii looked to him as if thi,
commission was to be created to sid
track the investigation of the $50. 90
insurance scandal and that the hous
would make mistake if it passed tn
resolution.
Mr.. VOORHEES,, of PHILADELPHIA, de
clared that the insurance companie
nave raised pool 10 be used all owe
the United States to kill legislation det
rlnental TO their interests. 1t is charg
ed that there was insurance lobbyist
now on the floor and that there hay
peen Tor Years and years.
THE INSURANCE TRUST.
Mr.. Baldwin, of Delaware. said tb
insurance trust was the greatest i
th1s country and that this was a ste
toward breaking it up. He elaine
this trust carries out openly every yea
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26
BASE BALL UNIFORM CONTEST.

The Tribune's amateur base ball con-
test has excited an interest that was
not expected when 1t was started sew
eral weeks ago. About 10000 votes
have been received and more than that
number will be collected by the con-
testing clubs before June 26, when a
decision will be reached. There are to
be second and third prizes as well as a
first. The first prize is a set of ten
uniforms, the second a catcher's mask,
NIT and protector, and the third half
dozen regulation balls and three Louis
willie bats
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26

very distressing circumstances, and is
now at the home of an uncle here, in a
hopeless condition.
on Wednesday last she and her
brother, Harry, took q walk into the
fields near his home, at Geiger's Mills,
Just across the line in Berks county.
AS the pair were about to return home
the sisted slipped away from her broth
er. and wandered over 100 miles, all
over Chester county, into West Chest
ers, where she pawned her gold watch,
and finally by train to Philadelphia
where she was arrested as an insane
person while roaming around the City
Hall.
Mr., Dampman overlook his insane
sister just as she was placed in a pa
troll wagon, and brought her to hel
uncles here.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26

The club receiving the greatest
number of votes will be awarded
ten complete uniforms, comprising
fine shirt, pants, cap, belt and
stockings, made to order by c. NJ.
Florey, tie sporting goods dealer Of
222 Wyoming avenue. They will be
or the best style and equal to the
uniforms of any Eastern league
club.
This vote will be confined exclu-
sively to clubs of Lackawanna, Lu-
zerne, Wayne, Susquehanna, Mon
roe, Bradford and Wyoming coun-
ties. The winning club will be an
nounced Saturday, June 26. Send
ballots to Sporting Editor, The Trib-
une The time is short. Better be-
gin now.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26
DEAD IN AN OIL TANK.
Bradford Field Pioneer Found As
phyXiated Near Tidioutc.

Oil City, May 25.-John II. Palmer
one of the pioneers in the Bradford oil
fields, was found dead about 10 o'clock
this morning in an oil tank opposite
Tidioute.
1t is supposed he fell in the tank
which contained about three feet of oil,
and was asphyXiated. Mr.. Palmer ha Il
been a resident of Tidioute about ten
years, and was 81 years of age He
was the founder of the Queen Gas field,
which supplies that section with fuel
gas.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26
pRoPosALss FOR FURNISHING STA

DROPOSALS FOX FURNISHING STA
L tionery, Fuel and other Supplies.
In compliance with the Constitution and
laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
we hereby invite sealed proposals at prices
below maximum rates fixed in schedules, to
furnish stationery, fuel and other supplies
for the several departments of the State Gov
ernment and for making repairs in the sew.
eral departments and for the distribution of
the public documents, for the year ending the
first Tuesday of Juue A, d. 1893.
Separate proposals will be received and sep
arate contracts awarded as announced In said
schedules. Each proposal must be accom-
panied by bond with at least two sureties
or one surety company, approved by Judge
of the Court OF Common Pleas of th county
In which the person or persons making such
proposal may reside; conditioned for the
faithful performance of the contract, and ad-
dressed and delivered to the Board of Com
missioners of Public Grounds and Buildings
before IL o'clock M, on Tuesday, the first
day of June, A. ID. 1897, at which time the
proposals will be opened and published, in
the Reception Room OF the Executive De-
partment at Harrisburg, and contracts
awarded as soon thereafter as practicable.
Blank bonds and schedules containing all
necessary Information can be obtained at
this Department
JIG. DELANEY,
For the Board of Commissioners Of Public
Grounds and Buildings.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26
THE FARR LABOR
BILL DEFEATED.
Less Than Constitutional Majority Vote
10 the Affirmative.
ANDREWS APPROPRIATION DISCUSSED

The Bill Providing for 100000 to
Pay Expenses of Investigation
Causes n Warm Dcbate--The Grady
Resolution Calling for Committee
TO Inquire Into the Insurance Busi-
ness of the state Also Provokes
EIoquenoe.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26

Reese, catcher; w, Holley, pitcher; L..
Dawes, shortstoD; F, Hughes, first
base: w. Snow, second base; C. Car
penter third base; S. Dawes, left
field; C. Hughes, center field; G.,
Schuster, right field. They challenge
No. &c school for a game May 27 on
Gammons' hill at o'clock.
The clerks of F. A. O'Connells cash
store challenge the clerks of Clarke
Bros, to a game May 20 on Brickyard
grounds. The team is as follows: E.
McCann, catcher; F. Mayer, pitcher; j.
Burk, shortstop; William McGarrah,
first base, T.. Hawley, second base;
Il. O'Connell, third base; s. Leahey,
center fielder; A. Hawley, right fielder;
p. A, O'Connell, left fielder; e. Haw-
ley, manager; e, McClain, captain.
Answer through The Tribune.
The Washington avenue club would
like to arrange a game for Saturday
morning on the Senator'S grounds with
the Taylor Reds. They would also like
to play the Populars, Of Moosic. First
come, first served. Answer in The
Tribune. Frank Miller, manager.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26

State of Pennsylvania, County of Lacka-
wanna, ss.;
|, Henry j. Anderson, Vice President Of
the above-named company, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is true to
tho best Of my knowledge and belief.
(Signed) HENRY j, ANDERSON,
Vice President.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
2lst daY of May, 1897,
(Signed) +. l.. HITCHCOCK,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:--
(Signed) r. T. BLACK,
GEORGE SANDERSON,
J. BENZ DlMMICK,
Directors.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26
CITY SCAVENGER.
CHIROPODIST AND MANICURE

>>NcSC>H'>I>c >rS>cS>S 49,
- nails cured without the least pain OF
drawing blood. Consultation and advice
given free. T.. NJ HETZEL, Chiropodst
$50 LaCkawanna avenue. Ladies attended
at their residence If desired. Charges moder-
ate
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26
REMOVAL.

Adv. Under This Head One Cent a Word.
CUSTAVE RODEMAN, THE CUSTOM
VI shoemaker, wishes to notify his Gus.
toners and other patrons that he has re-
moved from 800 Adams avenue to Traders
National Bank Basement, corner Spruce and
Wyoming avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26
Book Binding

Neat, Durable Book Binding Is what you
receive If you leave your order with ths
SCRANTON TRIBUNE BINDERY. Trib
une Building.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26

DANIEL II. HASTINGS. j. c. DEL ANEY.
Governor. Superintendent
AMOS II. MYLIN,
Auditor General.
BENJAMIN J. HAYWOOD,
State Dreasurer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26
WELL-KNOWN TEACHERS FLIGHT.
Followed Long Distance and FI-
nally Found by Her Brother.

PhoeniXVille, May 25.-Miss Clara b.
Dampman, one of the best-known
school teachers of this community, and
until lately a teacher in the schools
of this place, has become insane under
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26

POsTOFFICE SAFE ROBBED. -Iitus-
vile, May 25.-Thieves blew open the safe
of Postmaster William Siggins. at West
Hickory, last night, and stole stamps
and money to the amount of $500
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26
ONE=CENT-A T-A-WORD ADLE1TS.
PROPOSALS..

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSION
ERs OF PUBLIC GROUNDS AND BUILD
INQS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26

NHTANTED-BY A RESPECTABLE WO-
w man, three or four days work week
Mt washing or housework. Address 4. NJ. D.,
44B Hickory street
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26
AGENTS WANTED.
Adys. Under This Head One Cent Word.

WANTED - COUNTY CANVASSING
w agents for the best selling and most
satisfactory article agents ever handled. Nj.
II. TYLER & CO., Portland, Me.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26

SITUATION WANTED-BY GIRL TO DO
- general housework, Address la Elm
street, Scranton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26

CITUATION WANTED-BY a WATCH
- man or to attend boilers. Address G.
W., $40 Hickory street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26

NyANTED--SoLICITOR NO DELIVER
w ing, no collecting; position permanent;
pay weekly; state age. GLEN BROTHERS,
Rochester, n. Y.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26

yTTANTED--GENERAL AGENTS IN Ev-
w cry county, also lady canvasseTs; some-
thing new; sure seller; apply quick. j.. G.
HILBERT, 141 Adams avenue, Scrunton,Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26

RODDY AN MITCHELL CASES.
Somerset, May 25.-The May term OF Grim
inal court convened this morning. Of
twenty-five cases on the calendar only
two are of general irterest-d re.trial CT
James and John Roddy who were convict
ed of the murder of David Berkey, and the
argument for a new trial for DR.. w. r.
Mitchell, convicted of malpractice, result
ing in the death of Sadie Beal. Both cases
are set for Thursday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26

NNyANTED-WA ASKING AND IRONING
w by the day or house cleaning; can give
the best OF references. Address Il. c., 2lS
Linden street
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26

COBER, INDUSTRIOUS MARRIED MAN
- wants job driving team or working on
farm; thoroughly understands care of horses
and stock. Address Box 40, Nicholson, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26
HELP WANTED-FEMALES.
Adus Under This Head One Cent a Wnr 4,


A COMPETENT WAITRESS. SATISFAC-
IA tory recommendation required. MRS.
Il. p. KINGSBURY, corner Clay avenue and
Myrtle street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26
SITUATIONS WANTED.

A SLAVONIC YOUNG MAN WANTS A PO-
IA sition in store or some other business.
Understands English and several other lam
guages. Address, J. SPORINSKY, Scranton
Business College, scranton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26

A GENTs--TO SELL OUR PRACTICAL
n gold, silver, nickel and copper electro
plssters; prices from SO upward; salary and
expenses paid; outfit free. Address, with
stamp, MICHIGAN MFG CO., Chicago.
A GENTS-TO SELL CIGARS TO DEAL
"a ers; S25 weekly and expenses expert
ence unnecessary. CONSOLIDATED MFG
CO., 48 Van Buren, ST., Chicago
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-26

A GENTS-WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO
n do about safe Citizenship--price 81. Co
ing by thousands. Address NICHOLS,
Napervil!e, ILL.,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-02
Publication Notice.
STATE OF ILLINOIS, L.
Rock ISLAND CouxrY. o..

In the circuit court I, the semJteraber term
A u. 1897. Distress for rent
Margaret B K=rerstra.s W.. C. z Everett, and
g Carmichael,
Pubic notice 10 hereby gwen 10 the said e L.
Everett and :. c. Carmichael that Mrs Maygar.s,
u. n liars,rts-, Izsclorc, ka- issued o dis rsss
warrant on toe 18th cay OF Augu.t. A. ID. isg7
sg1inst the estaIe Of the said q. r Ereret, and
the sasf :. & Sarminhaei for the sum 81 500
h1ndred AID siIty-i3ree s1d tro hu.cre1th. dor
lar x.5fZJ. directed 10 the .he ii Of said Rnck
I.laid eoUnty. which said ci-trs-s warrant Ia.
beeG returned executed.
Vow, therefor. unless you. ,he said c LEV
ere su1 the sac - c. Carmichael. shall per-
sonsly be and appear before the said ci cal:
curt OF the comfy OF kocE Island on the a,r,
osy OF the reKt term there Z. 10 b. holden ct the
ooort house 10 The city Of kocx Island. in said
county, on tie i0.h day Of SEPTEMBER. A ID
re, give sDeci=l ball AID ple.d % the snid
pisirt f's action jargn.p- will be entered
A2sinst e,cn Of on IN favor Of The .aI1 Mrs N.r
gs'et 3. k-lierstfses. AID % much Of ssid prop
e:ty de-tra.nei &c may BE- erfisier, TO ssri.fy
sail j1dgnent AID crst., viii be sold 10 sasisfy
the ssme. GEORGE ". CANDLE. Clerk
Dated Aug. q. a D. lebg.
Has . errono. Ateofnsys for Pla.1.4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-02

TRUE Jersey caution is illustrated
by Charles 4. Kueuzel, of Hoboken.
He has constructed an airship that
will take him and Eve other men TO
the KIondike in less than q week.
Most persons thus provided would
start at once, but Mr.. Kuenzel FORE
sees possibilities Of peril. I'VE
might get stuck or stranded Eve
or six miles above the earth" he
says, land 1 want to be sure OF hav-
ing enough to eat and drink" Now,
that Is good, sound. common sense,
observes the New York Times, which
also remarks that the upper air 10 I'm
explored, and OF course urchsrted.
A needless voyager would be apt to
run knbang On reef or shoal almost
anywhere, and. being without an
abundant store Of provisions. he
would fad himself in . most serious
predicament. Therefore Mr.. Kuen.
Eel waits and aceomulates enough to
eat and drink. As result he may
not get away as soon as a rash New
Yorker would, but he will have q lots
better slime on the way, and arrive
fat and hearty. ready for hard, earn
eat work,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-02
Where Ne Drew tho Line,

Among the first stories recorded by
M.. T. Z. Pritt in his "Anglers' Bas-
ket" is ono about Scottish laird who
was relating the story Of fine fish he
had caught one day to his friends at tne
dinner table. Donald" said he to the
servant behind his chaT-m old man,
but . new servant-''how heavy was
the Ssh l took yesterday" Donald
neither spoke nor moved. The laird re-
pcascd the question. "WeeI," replied
Donald, 1T was twal' pund at break.
fast, it had gotten to achtsen at dinner
time and it was Sex and twenty when
ye Sat down to supper wi the captain I"
Then. after a pause, he added, i've bean
tsllin lees a my life to please the shoot
srs, but I'll be blowed if I'm going to
tell leSs moo, through my old age. to
please the fushers."