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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-20
Chapman's Biz Gain.

The palm for gain in population
goes to Chapman. Returns today
show Noble township with 4S2 in
stead of S40 last year; Chapman 5S9,
instead of 4O7 last year, a total gain
in township and city Of PIG.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-20
Broke His Leg.

Mr. Bassler, the shoemaker, father
of L. Bassler, fell from cart yes
terday and broke his leg. DR.. Steel
smith set it and he is doing nicely.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-20

Boarders wanted at the old Car
penter house. Terms: $3.50 per
week. Mrs. H. GERTH,
SO-lactf Proprietor.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21
The following list is worth your
attention:

~ room dwc'lirg with al convcnicncts or
Ctnrch m,cnn.. 1880; cash $500 MONTH; Sta
u room dwelling. Campbell Gvcnnc T. W, with
all convenience =. So, 0h re rms right.
~ room swelling ON Salem avenue $ W vr,a.
BARGAIN at S2S o.
l2room dw Tang with MI convcniencpa, Church
avenue. lot t7S2G. &3.50O. cash Sl,uCO; balance
good terms.
i.room co'tsgc, Southeast; lot S'x!3l: great
harsniu ~ STi
Il room dwelling on Tuzewell avenue. corr,-
lot: iic' ly prpcrcd, Si,o,"; each $40, balance
g." pr II ohth
room dwelling near chops. Southeast, sl,c5c:
cash Sim; mouihiy Si0
room dwelling. bath and Al convenience
corner lot, Lcai Gree Church. $t,5Cu; gocd
terms.
G-r ION dwelling. North rest. rear we.t Knd
tou hon-r. nicely papcred. $3.50; cash $50
monthly $40.
!-rnom dwelling and cellar, two squares from
ifty acre farm 81 miles from konnokc, com.
fortahc dwelling, rs pcres in timber balance N
cultivation. line garden farm. $3.50: cash 500
balance one twn aud three years.
- highty Tour aero iarm five m,l, from Thayton,
70 acicS in timber. balance in cutivaticu q. room,
dwelling aid stable, Il bearing ample trccs
SSNl; one-third cish. balance ono and two years
F"rty-hve acre farm three miles from Vinton
" room dwelling. two harnr, three acrce in Young
orchard, well supplied with spring water, $500;
casA SNu; balance QUO, two ana three years
Nlnety-eignt acre farm ak miles from Roam
okc. tnirty-hve Gcrcs in tim her, two comfortable
dwellings on the farm. young orchard, nne
grass land, $l,.O0; nnc-fourth cash, balance ono
two and three years.
Forty eight acres ~ miles from the city, com.
Portable log house OF three rooms elk acres river
bottom; great bargain at $50; 500 cash, balsncc
one and Two years.
GN If you wieh to buy or rent cell or ex
change call and sec lie.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21
THE DAWN OF PROSPERITY.
The South on the Verge of a Gen.
uine Recovery in Trade.

New York, Feb. Gothic New York
Financicr says this week:
he statement of the clearing house
banks of New York for the week ending
February 20 is in direct contrast with
chose of two weeks previous. After de-
crease Of over 81 ,O00, 600 cash held during
the banks there was IL sudden gain of 30.
las, geo, as reported bv the current state
ment for the week. Heavy shipments of
gold from the Pacific coast had n great
deal TO do with the increase in specie and
perhaps ffected the legal tender holdings,
which show Il gain of So, 5j2, 100. The
currency deposited with the Treasury to
cover retired circulation may also be re-
turning to swell the idle cash in banks.
Then, too, the iinanciering of one or two
heavy railroad organiZatios has un-
doubtcdly affected the several items of
the statement
The falling OF OF 81 geo 100 in loans is
disappointing. The loans of the banks
in Boston and Philadelphia has shown a
tendency to expand, and it was hoped
that the movement here would continue
in Il similar vein.
The plethora of idle money is not con-
fined to New York. y dispatch to the
Financicr from Chicago. states that the
banks there are seriously considering Il
IcuuCtIpu from per .ccnb I'D ~ per
cent. OH country bark balances and that
II meeting of bankers will he called this
week to decide definitely on the matter.
Despite the accumulation of money in
the great centres forwarded. for the most
part, TO SECURE the small bank interest
allowed on il, evidences OLA general re.
vival in business continue to he received
from different sections.
The South, especially, seems to he on
the verge of II genuine recovery IN trade
and reports received during the week are
of the most encouraging nature. The
opening OF the spring season there it is
believed Will he the most auspicious since
the panic, ana the rest OF the country
will witness II similar awakening from
the lcthargv of the past few years
The unprccedcnt orders for steel
rains, the heavy foreign trade balances
which are being augmented NOW by an
enormous export of corn, ali ,enh To one
conclusions that the dawn OF prosperity
cniinot be DELAYED
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21

Deaths face is not pleasant thing to
look upon, yet thousands of men and wo.
men go about daily with the reflection of
death i'll their faces. The dull eyes the
sallow complexion. the sunken checks the
clnaciated form, all tell the story of the in
sidious advances of that implacable foe
consumption. Doctors have declared that
consumption is incurablc. 1t is not Thou
sands of consumptivcs have testified to
their complete recovery after they were
given up by the doctors and all hope was
gone. II is simply matter of going to the
scat of the trouble which is imperfect
and improper nutrition
DR.. Picrce's Golden Medical Discovery
does this. 1t corrccts all disorders of the
digestion. 1t invigorates the liver. 1t
makes initiation perfect. 1t fills the
blood with the elements that build new
healthy tissue i'll every organ of the BODY
II is the great blood maker and flesh builder
1t cures oS per cent of all cases of consuinp.
ton. All good druggists sell it.
II. Gaddis, ESQ, of No 5Is s. J. Street Tacoma.
Washington. writes, was taken i'll in iSS2
with headache and pain i'll my back | called in
a coctor and he came three times. lie said was
bilious. but kept getting worse. l took cough
SO that could not sleep only by being proppcd
III bed. My lungs hurt inc. and got so poor that
p! was skin aud bone. l thought I vas going to
Die. saw the Golden Medical Discovery rec.
c'nincndcti Tor cough. tried Il bottle of il aud
IL tiu fuc so much good that tried another one
1t to everybody. 1t saved my life"
A headache is symptom of constitution
Or. Picrcc's Pleasant Pellets. cure constipa.
ton, promptly and permanently. They do
not grippe. Druggists sell them.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21
IN HOLLAND.
Some Curiosi,ics of Etiquette IN the Meth.
crianos.

sc:i:C CurioStics of Etiquette IN the Meth.
criandS.
An unmarried girl in Holland ALWAYS
takes the right arm of her escort, white
the married one selects the left side of
her husband So deeply has this custom
entered into the life of IiollandcrS that
al Il wedding the bride enters the church
nn the right side of the groom, the
Young wife returning on the left side of
her husband when the ceremony has
been performed No unmarried lady in
inns country can dream of going to
church, concert or any other place of
puhllc aSScmblagc without the escort of
parents or male members of the family.
she cannot take a walk, pay visit or
20 shopping unacconlpanied lv her
mother on some married lady friend.
The Holland Young lady does not 20
TO the thcatcr with tic gentleman who
Las been introduced TO her Il week be-
fore, neither does she vary her bean TO
suit her dress on complcxion Unmarried
daughters are chaperoncd to all places
OF amusement. Even dancing parties are
lntcrspcrsed with songs. rccitations.
etc, for the amusement of elders of the
family who sit around tables socially
sipprng their coffee, wine or other favor
ed beverage, while the young members
glide over the waxed floors to the titful
strains of music. Here the young must
make the best of their opportunities, for
when 1t pleases the parents TO seek the
quiet solace of the house the daughters
also quit the gayety of the ballroom
Philadelphia Times.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21
REAL BARGAINS
Real Estate T! i!

S'room house in Northwest nice location. cor.
I ner lot, 81, 81, $50 ca-u and $Ia 81 ler month.
rms IS Il bargain for IL ialroad man.
Groom honec Ia good location, $50; IS cssh
ami - per month a bargain for Il shop man
Beautiful Broom huusc on Eighth AVENUE = c
c,o .s ,n large lot with shade, $I,2;0; $50 cash
G t,room dwelling two blocks from Ma-kc,
81 iare. SS'u: payments very easy.
y good 6.ruum BRICK dwelling large lot i'm
Southwes' Roanoke, with plenty or shade, Sl(CU
cash Ia well worth Sl.5Go.
b-room dwell NJ in Northwest Roanoke GG0n
s5r Cash ana 81 per month Can be rented cur
more thsn the monthly paynent.
Nicely lnpcred room house. corr Ter lot, in
oest pa, OF Southwest. with moocrn improve
incnts, rtnble and cariiapc house, with several
DINER onibnildings, &l,9u; ;2uJ cash and SIT per
S-room house in West End, large lot, nice lcca
t'on, Sist; $loi cash and $40 yer month
0-roum house, large corner lot Southeast
$50; Sau cas' AID $iU per month
room dwelling, with sewer connection. stable
Snn otncr necessary ontbuildnas, 1890; SO
cas- Sl2 per month witoout Interest
Groom house on Henry street n. W t.C5C; s25
casn and slu per month with Interest. Is
renting now for IS GO.
Two room cottages. with basement room,
sewer nnoctiCn, nice garden and good location
saoo each; SO cash and 81 per month with inter
Groom house ON Sixth avenue =. W nicely
papcred Price sl,5G0 sl5 cash and St5 pei mo th
Rents Lew for $40.
6room house on large lot, near Roanokc and
Southern railroad newly fenced, house in good
EQUATION. 81 ,:oU $50 cash and si2 50 yer month.
Onc OF thc best residences gu Church street q
rooms, largo lot, best location, cost IS 200 1,
nsant'ini condition irsice and ont Price $3,5N;
Souu cash. SD per "onih; is renting now Mt S25
per month Also two other splendid bargains on
Church Mvcnnc.
One or the most desirable end b7st located bu
lhcss rou@cs IN The very beet part OF the hnsincs.
centre OF the city. One fourth of the price cash
ana NC rent Will pay the balance. 1t is renting
now for II per cent or the price askcd There il
no better investment in tho city than this We
have several other fine bargains In bushes az
property on Salem avenue aud efrereon street
VI IND
S5O each and 30 per month.
, Nicely paperco room housc on he hest part OF
month"; y" Pc
Good vacant lot to exchange for horse.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21
HIA He Nh y:

:O1 acre farm 81 mi .es from Roanoke good
Improvements well fenced and wstered, plenty
caey. This is great bargain.
c6-acre farm close to Roanoke, in good condit-
ion, : GOO cash.
VA acres or tom land u miles from Hoins
with S2,5OO brick house, at the edge OF beautiful
~ acre grove of forest oaks Reduced to $40 per
acre. This |. splendid bargain.
$50 acres near IIoliins Institute. ycvcn milce
from Roanoke city, forty acres OF which is level
the balance upland. partly I i'm bered good water
faiIiy good improvements, fine peach ana apple
orchard, land well adapted to truck farming all
payments.
II you want to buy or rent, sell or exchange,
como and see u.s.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21
How Are
These for Bargains 4?

A room residence on a large LOT, Sonth JefYcr-
son street, with bath and all convenicnces only
Sl,OtU; S2:0 c ssh. balance casy monthly payments
This honsc could not be built for Stu We
nave hsd some bargains before, hut this BEATS
mem all. IL you want bargain in real estate
this is your chance.
A Broom cottage in the Southwest on gOo d
eize ict-a big bargain hi S5U-slG0 cash, bal
anco So per month.
Ninety acres OF the finest land In Roanoke
county, four miles from Roanoke, 1o-room house,
barn and outbuildings, good spring and spring
branch through the land, q good orchard and m.
teen acres in fine oak timber. only $3u per acre.
Richly worth double that amount
Twelve acres in the town OF Vinton-ust tho
place Tor q track garden-quality or land fret.
class, and is dirt cheap at $6UU. See this 1t viii
euit you.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21
n INV s w koffpIks1sWestern
Schsdule in Effect
'0Allz7Ii-IER1E
November s, 1896.
LEAVE ROANOKE

WESTBOUND LEAVE ROANOKE
DAILY
5:41 n IN. Washington and Chattanooga
limited) for Bristol, intermediate sta
lions and the South and West Pull
man sleepcrs to New Orleans and Mem
phis Connects mt Radford for Blue
field and Pocahontns
d:25 =. m. the Chicago Express for Rad
ford Bluefeld, Pocahoutas, kenova,
Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis,
Kansas City. Columbus and Chicago
Pullman Buffet Sleeper Ronnoke TO
Columbus. Also for Pulaski, Wythe-
vile, Bristol, Knoxville, Chattanooga
and intermediate points.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT ROANOKE.
From Norfolk $50 a. M. 4:l5 p. IN.
From llagerstown 800 a. III. $40 D. m.
From Winston - y. M.
From Bristol and the West 30 u. M. :;
ll:l0 p. III.
NORTH AND EASrBOUND, LEAVE
ROANOKE DAILY.
so p III. for Petersburg, Richmond and
Norfolk.
Ids p. M for Washington, Hagerstown,
Philadelphia and New York
ll:30 p. m for Richmond and Nor ok.
Pullman .sleepers Roanoke to Norfolk
and Lynchburg to Richmond
II % p. III. Washington and Chattanooga
limited for Washington, Hagerstown,
Philadelphia aud New York. Pullman
slcepers to Washington via Shenan.
doah Junction and Baltimore and Ohio
railroad.
Durham Division--Leave Lyuchburg
Onion stationl daily 400 u. m for
South Boston aud Durham and inter
mediate stations.
Winston Salem Division--Inave Roanoke
Union .stntion) daily 200 p. m and
500 IA. III. daily, except Sunday Camp.
bell street station> for Rocky Mount,
Martinsville, Winston Salem and inter
mediate stations.
For all additional information apply
~ ticket Office or to W. Il. Bevill, General
Passenger Agent, Roanoke, Va.
NJ. +. Bragg Travelling Passenger
a gent.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21
VENTED.
SCRoFuIA AND ULCERS CURED
leG JEFFERSON STREET.

SCROFUIA AND ULCERS CURED.
There is no doubt, according TO the
many remarkable cures performed by
ootan'c BLOOD Balm COB. Is. BIZ. that
1T is far the best Tonic and Blood Purifier
ever manufactured. All others pale into
insignificance, when compared with il
IL cures pimplcs, ulcers, skin diseases.
and all manner of blood and skin all
ments. Buy the best, and don't throw
your money away on substitutes. Try
the long tested and oil, reliable B. Il. y.
Sl.0o per large bottle. For sale by all
druggist
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21
BUCKLEN's AKNICA SAVE.

The Best Srlve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chappcd Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price %
cents per box. For sale ut Massie's Phar-
macy, 100 Jefferson street Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21

\ few months ago MIR. byron Every.
of Woodstock, Mica, was badly afflicted
with .rheumatism. His right leg was
swollen the fnll length. causing him
great suffering. He was advised to try
Chamberlain Pain Balm. The first bot
tie Of it helped him considerably and the
second bottle effected IL cure The p
and % cent sizes are for sale by II. G..
BARNES, "llc puts up prescriptions. =
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21

Dr. Cady's Condition Powders, are
Just what Il horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put a
horse in prime condition. Price 25
cents per package
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21
letter, salt.T,heum ana E,czc,n,

The intense itching and sinarting, Incl.
Gent to these diseases, isinstantly allnycd
by applying Chamberlain S Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
nave been permanently cured by it. Il
Is equally efficient for itching piles and
favorlte remedy for. sore nipples.
and chronic sore eyes. 90 cts. per bov
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21
ROANOKES REAL ESTATE HUSTLERS
FOR RENT.
RESIDENCES.

No S21 Shenandoah avenue II. W. nine
looms, Icr month .......... ........ Si5O0
House on Bibb street u. c., three rooms
80, pci mohtn-. $500
ihrcc houses on oxford avenue, Norwich
Six rooms ach, per month. $500. $50. $3.50
no. A+ Campbell avenue 9. c., six rooms,
per month. ............... $500
no. 3ls third street =. u, six rooms, per
;, inopih :........... .................. 5000
NJ 3oi Third street q. c., ten rorIns, per
" month; ;::;...;........... 49,. 80. $i2 90
no. lib Rallroad avenue 9. c. six rooms
=, Pei "a ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 5000
NO ID kailrtAi Avenue c., three rooms
=, per iipHth ............. ........ 500
Nine rooms over Davis hotel, Gainceb,ro
nvcnne per month. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 5000
No Mi liatrison avenue u. W., 4 rooms
per month";. ................... .... $500
BUSINESS PROPERTY.
TWO stores on Ganesboro avenue n w Der
month, each =. .............. .......... 81 Ol
one store. ia Roanoke street !. W, per mo 81 90
Onc store, c)rror RAILROAD avenue and
Handolph street, per month. ..... 49,. $40
Five Gil c rooms Moomaw building. JET
ters II street heat. water and janilor ger
-, vice j. GUIDED, per mouth each ........ $500
TWO bcdroumi. third flOOr MoOmaw build
ing heat, water nd janitor tcrvicc in
cluued, per month each. :. ......... 80. - co
Six bedrooms third Il JCr DIdior building
per month cnch... Observation-Disclosures. -. 81, co
SGC Also houses and lots for sale IN all nor.
tons OF the city. Houses for sale un the install
meat plan. Call OH
j. w. Boswell
Real Estate and Rental Agent 10Y Jefferson St
ROANOKE VA
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21

beautiful lamps, latest style, loves.
prices. Gravatt's Fair, Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21

If you once use it YOU will never again
he without il. Ponds Extract is natures
own remedy for aches and pains.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21
CATOGNrS RESTAURANT

Is now open in the rear of the confec
tionery. Meals: Breakfast, % cents.
Dinner, % cents. Supper, 20 cents.
Meal tickets ST.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21
500 REWARD. 500

The reader of this paper will be picascd
to learn there is at irast one dreaded dis.
ease that science has been able to cure in
all.itS stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the ouly positive cure
known TO the medical fraternity. Catarri
being ii constitutional disease. requires u
constitutional treatment. Ilnll'SCa,arrh
Cure is taken internally, acting Giicctlv
on the blood and mucou, surfaces O! the
system, thereby DESTROYING the fulluda.
ton OF the disease, and giving the pn-
tient strength by building up the consti.
tuition aud assisting nature in doing its
work. The propricturs have so much
faith in its curative powers. that they
offer enc Hundred Dollars for any case
that IL fails to cure. send for list Of ties,
timonials.
Address, +. J. CHENEY x Co, To.
lcdo, o.
Sold 10y Druggists, nc.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21
PNOYE ANIONAL.

EVERETT PERKINS.
As Attorney L,w and Commissioner
in Chancery
ock-BoN | 10, Roanoke. or Room 10,
second Floor Kirk Law building.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21
FOR RENT.

good s-room house in Sonthwest-all modern
convcnicncas heated by furnace, etc.
y nice or Q room house on Sonth Jercrson
street, All conveniences
An S.room house on Border street e. C oath
End all conveDieEces; $40 per MONTH
room house, close in, all convcnieLcss and
furnished.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21
SMITH, BROTHERS COIGu pEOps

One of these drops put into the mouth
before going to bed looscns the Ihlegm and
causes the patient to enjoy IL comfortable
nights sleep. Fresh lot Just received and
for sale, cents per box, by j. j. CA
TOGNI
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21

The theatre hat law recently passed by
the city fathers Of Chicago is :. most OK.
cellcnt one and it is one that would add a
great deal to the pleasure of the theatre
coeiS of our city rs we'll At the Nile.
ghany Institute entertainment on Friday
evening much of the enjoyment of the
occasion was taken away from those who
were so unfortunate rs to have seats IL
little back. That such things should
have to be regulated by law is indeed
hard. Experience is said to he the best
teacher, but it has not proved eflicacious
in regard to the repeated wearing of large
hats Oh occasions like this in Roanoke
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21

Mrs Malcolm Bryan entertained a
inrgc number OF guests on Saturday af.
ternoon from half past four until half
past siN. The rooms were beautifully
decorated with palms and other hot house
plants. The very bad weather kept 1t great
many away
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21

There are several card parties for the
coming week
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21

Quite II treasure has been found in the
person of one Geo Lavender. ut one time
porter on the private car of Mr.. y. W.
fl'ckwir lie is sprinGing into promi-
ncnce rs il man who can take entire
charge of catering ut entertainment Of
any kind. As such he will he Il boon to
those who dread the great amount Of
trouble attending such things.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21

DR. J.H;. Senoncs
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-09
SWEEPS FOX FUN.
Russian Hill Woman's Queer
Way Of Obtaining
Pleasure.

Fancy getting pleasure out of the occu
patton of street-swee ping. 1t does not
seem congruous, because street-sweepinS
is labor, and labor is said to be akin to
hardship. But street-sweeping is to Mrs.
Frank tue one pleasure of her life.
OF course, there are many women in
San francisco named Mrs. Frank, but
the one referred to lives on the artistic
heights" of Russian Hill. Her residence
is a small cottage midway OF the one block
of Florence street. Now. Florence street
is not a highly improved thoroughiare.
In fact, the roadbed is the natural clay of
the hill, smoothed and graded. But there
is where Mrs. Frank gets her pleasure.
At almost any hour between daylig hit
and dark she can be seen sweeping vigor-
ouslv at tue patch OF earth in the middle
OF the street before her house. She always
uses a brand.new broom and has been
known to wear out dozen in a week.
She has even been known to 60 out in the
night and sweep. 1t is all the same to
Her. Daylight or ark, weekdays or Sun
days.
Mrs. Frank has had the peculiar sweep
ing habit for years, and her continual
brushing wears hollow place in the
streets every few months. A pile OF earth
and rubbish accumulates on the opposite
side of the street and causes much pro-
family on the part of the workmen who
keep the road in order.
But still the old woman sweeps. During
the recent bad weather she used to go out
ana brush the mud. Now that the weather
is fine she is in her glory.
"Mother" Frank. as the children call
her, is about 60 years old, but handles her
broom with all the vigor of much
younger woman. She always starts at her
little gate and sweeps everything to the
opposite side of the street. Her broom
sweeps rapidly, and whatever is before it
has to move. Brush brush, sweep. sweep.
from right to left and back again, almost
smothered in cloud of dust, is the way
she works.
sThe reason / sweep the street." said
the old woman when asked about her
queer occupation, lis because 1 like it. /
like to get rid of dirt. See that spot there?
It's little harder than the rest, but Pll
make him get"
Then the broom went at it as if it was
q little enemy of the old woman's. Punch,
pound and rub, and in few minutes the
ohdurate bit of clay was on top Of the
pile.