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Evening journal., 1897-10-14
ALL ASKED TO BID.
COUNCIL REQUESTED TO TAKE A
HAND, ALSO


WAYS AND MEANS DEVISED BY
THE BOARD OF TRADE COMMIT
TEE FOR THE RAISING OF THE
NECESSARY AMOUNT TOWARD
PURCHASING THE SILVER SER
VICE.
Ways and means for securing the
sum Of 81 500 with which to purchase
a silver service for the gunboat Will
mington were discussed by the Board of
Trade committee which has the project
in hand, at its meeting last night. II
was suggested that the workmen in the
various shops of the city be asked to
contribute and that the school children
take part in the donation.
The committee will ask all of the
local jewelry firms to submit bids, de-
signs and estimates for the service
Several designs were examined by the
committee last night w. c. r. Colqu-
houn will publish a souvenir under tho
direction of the committee, and one
half of the net proceeds will be added
to the fund.
Chairman Morrison offered the fol-
lowing letter from Senator Gray, which
was received by the senator from Secre-
tary of the Navy Long. 1t reads:
MY Dear Senator: Yours received
The Wilmington will probably remain
at Norfolk until the end of the month
She is undergoing some repairs there
It is likely that arrangements could b'
made to send the boat to Wilmington
shortly after that time, if the citizen:
desire to make presentation of sill.
yer service there. / should be glad tC
have you write me your further wishes
in the matter"
Chairman Morrison to-day sent a let.
ter to President Of Council Leitch, ask
ing for the appointment of a committed
to cooperate in presenting the service.
Evening journal., 1897-10-14
A FIGHTING BRlTISHER.
SUBJECT OF QUEEN VICTORIA
NOTIFIES JUDGE BALL THAT HE
MUST NOT BE MOLESTED

MUST NOT BE MOLESTED.
Richard Parvis and Joseph Ryan. the
two men who we're charged by the po-
lice with burglarizing the store Of John
McKegney, were arraigned before
Judge Ball this morning. They were
held in 800 bail for a further hearing
These were fined for being drunk:
Thomas Kane, Thomas Rooney, Jesse
Kennedy, William Cook and George
Crow.
Nelson and William Johnson, two
colored lads, charged with breaking
into the Italian club on Lincoln street
between Sixth and Seventh, were al
lowed to go. The boys father went on
their bail for their future conduct.
Richard Sheldon and Charles Ander-
son, colored, charged with keeping a
discrderly house, were held for a fur
ther hearing tomorrow. Anderson viii
answer to the charge OF carrying con-
cealed a deadly weapon. When Shell
don was arraigned he notified the court
that he was a British subject and was
not to be molested He was taken ou
of the prisoners dock and placed in &
cell, but only after a tussle.
Evening journal., 1897-10-14
WONDERLAND THEATRE.

The clever vaudeville bill at the
above theatre is claiming the attention
OF large audiences this week. The
show well merits the success it Is meet
ing with. Mcbride and Goodrich. the
California singers and dancers, have
installed themselves as great favorites
They present a highly pleasing special
ty. Gertie Cochran, the child oracle,
continues to battle all with her gifted
mental powers. A special souvenir
matinee will be given tomorrow for
women, and a souvenir distribution to
children on Saturday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1897-10-14
uNocKLorr nor BAY STATE.

In Philadelphia this morning Judge
Dallas denied the motion of the attor-
news for the Bay State Gas Companyfor
leave to amend or vacate the subpoens
&c prayed for. He said that he would
,ersonally conduct examinations OF
witnesses and books, and that tne
nlaintiffs were not for anything more
than they were entitled to. In other
words. the plaintiffs are on top.
The Judge declined the application OF
the defendant without even asking tor
argument on the part of the plaintin
Evening journal., 1897-10-14

bond so deposited, provided that 1850
out of the total issue of (2,00O) bonds
are deposited on or before January /,
proximo.
"The Bay State Gas Company (Dela-
ware) does not bind itself to redeem
any bonds which may be so deposited
unless a total of $50 bonds is deposited
on or before January / proximo. but the
company reserves the right to accept or
reject such smaller number as may be
deposited"
The money realized from the sale OF
the above will be used for the redemp-
tion Of the 1850 bonds.
Evening journal., 1897-10-14
MORE FOOTBALL HUsTLERs.

The Arlington A. c. football team has
organized for the season and would like
to hear from any team whose average
weight is IS pounds. W. Jones, No. 30i
South Jackson street, is manager. The
lineup: Left end, Shannon; left
tackle, Cox; left guard T. Gray; cen
tre, Burke; right guard, w. Gray; right
tackle Smith or Brown; right end,
Wilhelm; quarterback Spallane; left
half-back, Jones; right half-back
Green; full-back, Lewis.
Evening journal., 1897-10-14
AMANDA DEYo no SPEAK.

Amanda Deyo, Of the Universal Peace
Union. will deliver an address on Peace
and Arbitration" at Friends Meeting
House. Fourth and West streets, this
evening. at 7.45 o'clock. The lecture
will he free, and no collection will bt
taken. The speaker has for a number
Of years been an earnest and eloquent
advocate OF peace, and she is always
heard with marked interest.
Evening journal., 1897-10-14
MUST PAY LAGEN.

This morning Chancellor Nicholson
made an order directing Alfred ID.
Poole. receiver for the Mcdaniel and
Merrihew Cycle Company, to pay a
claim of about $3.50 to John L. Lagen.
This was followed by adjournment un-
fii Mondav
Evening journal., 1897-10-14
ST. PAUL's c. e. ANNIVERSARY.

St. Paul's Christian Endeavor So
ciety. the first organized in Delaware
will celebrate it's eleventh anniversary
next Sunday evening. beginning at 73C
o'clock. Rev. Ezra Tinker, d. D., will
deliver the address. Eldorus Richard
son. of Philadelphia, who organized
the society, will be present and will
conduct a conservation service. There
will be a sunrise meeting in the lecture
room at Z o'clock Sunday morning.
Evening journal., 1897-10-14
Ma Go11r.n WAS IN rows.

Howard Gould came to Wilmington
from New York yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Gould's yacht, Niagara, is well un-
der course Of construction at the Har-
Ian and Holhngsworth Company's, and
his visit here was for the purpose OF in
specting Il. Mr.. Gould left Wilmington
at sos D. m, returning over the T., w:
a. B. railroad
Evening journal., 1897-10-14
TWo FINGERs CUT OFF.

John Peoples, living at No. PIG Stroud
street, while at work this morning on
a machine at Trump Brothers Machine
Works, had two Of his fingers Of his
right hand cut off, DR.. Edgar c. Joyce
attended him.
Evening journal., 1897-10-14
JAW DIsLoCATED ON THE BRIDGE

Mrs. Mary Campbell, an aged W0-
man living at No. sc Lord street, claims
action against the Levy Court for a
broken jaw. She claims that while
crossing Third street bridge she step
ped on plank that proved to be loose.
She fell forward and her jaw was dislo-
Gated and she was badly bruised.
Evening journal., 1897-10-14
RAcu IN THE SADDLE.

Frederick e. Bach has qualified for
and assumed his duties as supervisor OF
the free delivery Of rural mails. His
Office adjoins that Of the postmaster
general
Evening journal., 1897-10-14
BUSINESS CARDS.

SEWING MACHINEs.-1s5O to $500 for
any SEQ sewing machine made. Second
hand machines, $500 up. Cash or easy
terms. All makes of machines repaired.
Needles and parts for all machines.
l.. M. ROCKEFELLER,
No. 100 West Seventh street.
Evening journal., 1897-10-14

HOW IS THIS FOR A BARGAIN?
Two hundred fine filled Hoop Frames
for 50 cents each. This week only. Can
and see for yourself. Professor Weil'
No. 31S Market street. --- ---s
Evening journal., 1897-10-14
RUNAWAY ovERTURNs A WAGON.

While two horses Of the Charles War
ner Company were running away yes
terday afternoon they smashed into the
team OF William Nichols at Front and
Tatnall streets and turned it bottom up
wards The horses were not stopped
until they had reached Front and Mar
ket streets. Mr.. Nichols was not Sc
riOusly hurt
Evening journal., 1897-10-14
uoT OYSTERS AT PENNSvILLE.

The oyster roast given at Pennsville
last evening by Frank Furbank, OF tne
Riverview Hotel, was success IN every
particular 1t was we'll attended ana
the steaming bivalves were much en-,
loved. The evenings pleasures closed
with ban.
Evening journal., 1897-10-14
5c-FISH-5c.

A car Of sea trout. croaKers. founders
white fish and blue fish at Front and
Madison streets. Friday, October 10,
from a. m. until sold. c. M. Murden.
Evening journal., 1897-10-14
SPEND NEXT SUNDAY, OCTOBER
II AT WASHINGTON. ID. c.

And go by the smoothest and quickest
Pennsylvania line trains. Leave Will
mington at 4.3S and o'clock a. m.
Tickets also good on 1918 a. m. and
1905 p. M. traius. Round trip rate, one
dollar fifty
Evening journal., 1897-10-14
5o -SrA TRnnT-5c-

A fine lot Of sea trout. direct from
Long Branch, at Fifth and Church
streets. Friday, October Is. from a. m.
until sold. SAVILLE & AUGUST.
Evening journal., 1897-10-14

NOT SPENDING AS MUCH
money in newspaper advertising.
saving it for you on the Clothes.
Tomorrow (Friday) is a good
day to test us on Boys Clothes.
See how much We'll save you.
Boys Suits, $3.50 to s..
The Mrs. Jane Hopkins double
seat and knee trousers, soc.
To every visitor in our store to-
morrow (Friday) who ASKS, we
will present free one of our beau
tiful pictures, and to every pur-
chaser WHO ASKS. we will pre-
sent this beautiful picture, hand
somely framed. We want to see
If you read this advertisement;
that's why we require you to ask.
Store open evenings.
NEW YORK
CLOTHING HOUSE,
316 MARKET STREET.
MAX EPHRAIM, Prop.
Evening journal., 1897-10-14
BOARD AND ROOTS.
LOST AND FOUND.
NOTICE.

TO COUNTY TAXPAYERS.
All county taxpayers are hereby notified
that per cent. will be deducted from all
taxes paid before December ], 1897, after
which time per cent. will be added.
The Tax Office at the Court House viii
be open daily from a. m. to p. M. and
every Tuesday evening from o'clock un-
til 16
Evening journal., 1897-10-14

Extract from the Laws of Delaware,
governing the collection Of taxes of New
Castle county-Section 35 Of said Act:
Section 35 That on all taxes paid be-
fore the first day of August there shall be
an abatement Of five per centum; on ali
taxes paid before the first day OF Decem-
Der, there shall be an abatement OF three
per centum; on all taxes paid after the
first day of December, five per centum
thereof shall be added thereto.
HORACE G. RETTEW.
Receiver Of Taxes and County Treasurer.
LADIES! Chichester's English Penny
royal Pills Diamond Brand are the best
Safe, reliable. Take no other. Send &C
stamps for particulars. 'Relief fOi
Ladies'" in letter by return mail. Al
druggists. Chichester Chemical c..
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1897-10-14
DEBT.

It was announced by Dr. r. B. Cook
that the mortgage on the New Castle
church had been lifted and amotion wac
carried to audit the accounts.
Miss Clara Dill, of Wilmington, was
in charge Of the Young Peoples FEEDER
Evening journal., 1897-10-14
WANT BONDS REDEEMED.

The Bay State Gas Company has is
sued a call for the redemption OF its
bonds. which is causing considerable
comment. For several days advertise
ments have been appearing in the met
ropolitan newspapers, setting forth the
conditions of the proposed redemption
of bonds, as follows:
"All holders of the income bonds OF
the Bay State Gas Company CDelaware)
are hereby notified to deposit on OF be
fore January 1, 1898, their bonds with
the Security Trust and Safe Deposi'
Company. Of Wilmington, Delaware
for redemption upon the following
terms:
"The Bay State Gas Company CDela
ware) will pay $1,000 for each income
Evening journal., 1897-10-14
LOVE THE CONQUEROR.
An Erring Husband Greeted
BY His Deserted Wife.
A BROTHER FINDS HIM OUT

A PoLANDER WHO DESERTED HIS
TRUE WIFE IN POLAND con-
FRoNTED BY THE WOMAN AND
HIS CHILDREN IN CHIEF DO
LAN's OFFICE.
Evening journal., 1897-10-14

ONE AT NEW CASTLE THREATEN
ED WITH PLENTY OF "TRoUBLEl
or HIS OWN HEREAFTER -EX-
MODERATOR MILLER NOT EX-
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-24

He says. "Mortify your members which
are on earth" He enumerates these,
"Fornication, uncleauness inordinate
affection, evil desire and coyetousness.
Many of these were once good words. Man
degenerated and his language deoenera-
ted with him. Some good words are
badly qualified, and many a naturally
good man is badly qualified. Covetous-
ness is / bad company. This Is n very
common sin. 1t is none the less bad he.
cause many people are guilty of it. Sin
loses none of its bad Qualities because of
the numbers who indulge it.
Sin is dangerous thing. 1t excites
wrath. 1t invites disaster. People min
imize their sins. No sin is little Gods
greatness measures sin. Sin cannot be
INDUCED with impunity. 1t has and will
have it's consequences. The man who
went out of Roanoke one evening and fired
his pistol into the magazine stored with
powder and dynamite invited his own de-
struction. They afterward found only
pieces of him. The man who sins is no
wiser. The destruction may not come as
instantaueously. but it will come none
the less certainly.
Paul reminded those people of great
things. They had once been great sim
ners. They had tendency in that di-
hSSDiOh INV. lucy iuOSO D6 Nu guard over
themselves. A man who has once been
sick must guard himself against that dis
ease. man who has had bad habit
must stand guard over that habit. Some
times the tendency to sin runs in the
blood. How foolish some parents are
who allow their children to indulge in all
kinds of hurtful things, things whose
pathway through this world is strewn
with wrecks A good woman whose
grandchildren were being allowed to en-
gage in all sorts of worldliness said that
her children would not allow such things
if they knew what was in the blood of
some of their ancestors. Paul knew all
that. He knew its danger. He puts
Christians on guard.
There is danger in worldly
God may give these things rs the only
portion of the individual. One may pro-
woke Him to take away from him all his
pleasant things. There is danger that
such things will turn away ones
thoughts from heavenly things They
may distract one from the claims of dnty.
idolatry.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-24
REMARKABLE CURE
CHRONIC DIARRHOEA.
OF

In 1862, when served my country as a
private in Company A, 10th Pennsylya
mia Volunteers, contracted chronic
diarrhoea. 1t has given me great deal
of trouble ever since. 1 have tried a
dozen different medicines ard several
prominent doctors without any perma-
nent relief. Nor long ago friend sent
me sample bottle of Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. and
after that l bought and took 80. cent
bottle; and now l can say that am en-
tirely cured. | cannot be thankful
enough to you for this great remedy, and
recommend it to all suffering veterans.
If in doubt write me Yours gratefully,
HENRY STEINBERGER, Allentown,
Pa. Sold by II. G.. Barnes, "He puts up
presentations
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-24
SAL NJ
EDWARD JETER. REPORTER.

DR.. julius D. Dreher, of Roanoke Col
]ege, left yesterday for n trip through
West Virginia.
George Worden and wife are spending
several weeks at the Bromide Arsenic
Springs.
1t is said that j. c. Deyerle is very i'll
with no hope of recovery.
A. Shipman, of Bedford City, spent Sun
day with his mothers family on Broad
street.
HOE. Gee. Cabell and wife, of Danville,
are visiting at VIM. H. Turley's in West
Salem.
Mre. Mamie Woodson and two chill
drcn. who have been visiting at VIM. S.
Oakey's, left yesterday for their home in
Norfolk.
Miss Matte White. who has been very
low fer the past few days with typhoid
fever, is reported as somewhat better.
Page Trotter and wife and Miss Anna
Pritchett, of Texas, are the guests of
Mrs. G. B. Fitzgerald in West Salem.
John Hall, who has been visiting at
Mrs. j. w. Dukes, returned Saturday to
his home in Amherst county.
The Misses Graybill, Burton and Sim
mons, of Botetourt county, who have been
visiting at Mrs. B. w. Logan's, have
returned to their homes. They carried
some OF the boys hearts with them.
Miss Hattie Means, who has been visit
ing Miss Sena Savers, has returned to her
home in Wytheville.
Frank Wiley is enjoying the country
air Of Rocky Mount, where he has gone
to visit his young friend, Carroll st.
John.
Rev. Geo. Gordon Smead, rector of the
Episcopal Church 1T Pine Bluff, Ark, is
spending his vacation here with his
mother, sister and brothers.
Misses Allie Lemon and Lila Saul have
returned from pleasant visit to friends
and relatives in Botetourt county.
Miss Fannie L. Berkeley, one of the
efficient teachers. in the Salem graded
school, returned yesterday evening from
her summer vacation.
Miss Elizabeth Glasgow, of Lexington,
and Miss Emily Glasgow, OF Richmond,
are visiting the family of DR.. VIM. Arm
strong on Broad street.
Messrs. Stanton, Bear and Ferguson
took spin on their wheels Sunday. TO
the classic city Of Fincaste
On yesterday two horses attached 10
load of tan bark became frightened on
Craig avenue and ran away, injuring the
drivers knee, whose name was not
learned. The horses and wagon were I'M
injured.
1t was learned Yesterday through Off
Ger d. L. Blackwell that Basil Smithels,
who was shot n few days ago by james
Ridgeway, is in II critical condition and
1t is thought that he cannot recover.
Mike, young son of Ridgewny, was ar.
rested Sunday for shooting off his gun
and making threats against Mrs. Smith
ers. The authorities have not as yet de-
cided what to do With the boy as they
think his mind is not altogether right.
He is now under guard at Cave Spring.
The Whitlow Sig Co., third floor over
No. ia Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-24
NO KICK COMING

You walk in my store, put on pair of
easy shoes and pay me just small price
for them and you are one of the best sat
isfied men in town. My shoes are easy to
wear and easy to buy. Come to either
store-Salem avenue or Jefferson street.
BACHRACH.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-24
MEMS WEAR.

Mems Real Percale Laun-
dered Shirts, white collar band,
detached cuffs, worth S1.25,
for. ..98C.
Mems White Unlaundered
Shirts, Union Linen Bosom,
New York Mills Muslin and
patent gusset stays, you've paid
75c many Il time, our price..50C
Mems Fine Muslin Night
Robes, silk trimmed. ...39C.
Mems Fine Imported Tan
and Black Socks, seamless,
double heel and toe, warranted
fast color. 10 l-2C.
Mems Fine Suspenders, worth
39c, for. Observation-Disclosures. Csc.
Mems Boston Carriers. IL &c.
Mems 4-ply Linen Collars,
newest shapes. ~ t-2C.
Ladies' Belts, Stylish and
Nobby Belts, reduced from SOC
to............... ...............l9C.
All 69c and 75c belts can
now be bought for. 29C.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-24
BLACK GOODS.

Buy now and save money.
Heavy Twilled Storm Serge,
the 45c quality, for. ...33G.
New Figured Black Goods,
36 inches wide, usual 40c kind,
for. ..29C.
All-Wool Imported Serge,
real value SOC, for. .25c.
10 pieces 46-inch French
Serge, usual SOC quality,
for. $3.50.
n 10 pieces Atwood French
Serge, very fine twill, worth
S5c, for....................... 59C.
All-Wool Henrietta, the sort
you have paid 75c for, will
this week be-. ..l9c
German Henrietta, very hand
some silky finish, S5c value,
tor. .................. 69c,
10 pieces All-Wool French
Serge, full 46 inches wide,
worth soc, our price. ...49c
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-24
WASH GOODS.

All the remaining Wash
Goods, including Lawns, Lap
pet Mulls, Dimities, ETC., 90
at..................5 SAC.
Yard wide Percale, regular
10c. quality, for......5 SIC.
Pure Linen Crash for Skirts,
regular 40c quality, for. | sc.
One lot dainty lawns, regu-
lar &c kind, for.....3 l-2C.
SO pieces Light and Solid
Colored Duck and Pique Suit
ing for fall wear, worth up to
18c, for. .7c.
500 pieces Apron Checks in
Green, Blue and Brown. &c.
Fast Black Satteen, regular
10c quality. ....8 I-2C.
Pure Linen Iuck Towels,
20x4O inches, for. DC
Black Mohair Skirts, beauti-
full figures, double lined,
$l.l9.
Worth 500.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-24

Sweet Maiden Soap,
l2c box Of three cakes.
Oiline Shoe Dressing. DC.
Graham's Carbolic Soap, Zoe
cake, three cakes for..... Csc.
Transparent Glycerine Soap,
Sc a cake, six cakes for. ...25C.
Extra large pure linen fringed
Huck Towels. ......l0I.2c
Children's Hose, double
knee, heel and toe, warranted
fast black ~ I.2C.
One lot of about Is Shirt
Waists, worth from SOC to 81,
to close. ........... .33C.
One lot Nurses Aprons, to-
close. ............ JG,
All Gent. s Belts that were
25c to SOC, now. &c.
All Fans at Half Marked
Prices.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-24

Two-Button White Chamois
Gloves, all sizes, value S1.OO,
our price. 1886.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-10-20
SCRIPTURAL INJUNCTIONS.

'Brudder Johnsing," remarked Par
son Jackson, covetously, "dat's pow
ahful fine watahmillion yo' totin'."
"Deed it am, pahson,' replied the
deacon. ''But remembah de scrip
tuahs-"Thou shalt not covet.'"
81 does remembah," sadly answered
the Darson: ''but I also recalls de vers-
es, DE Lawd loveth a cheerful gibah,
an He dat gibeth toe de poah lend
eth toe de Itawd' Brudder Johnsing,
rs a powahful poah man."
Oats true, pahson; but de Bible
says date de Lawd helps dem dat
helps demselbes.' OATS de way | got
dis watah billion. Cunnell Ryestraw's
got a fine patch oh millions. Judge.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-10-20
BICYCLE TALK.

The following dialogue between the
different parts of a bicycle was re-
Gently overheard:
81 am the greatest of you all" said
the saddle, ''have the highest position,
and always sit before the bar. | offer
a seat to my rider, and when he is
thirsty | allow him the use of my
spring."
The hub then spoke up as follows:
"Don't listen to that conceited piece
of cowhde; he makes us all sick.
Why, the handle-bars have the grip,
the rims feel tired, the lamp is weak,
the tires feel very much depressed,
and even the sprocket-wheel has the
tCothache."
The tire, wishing to distinguish
himself, shouted to the cyclometer:
"You've got wheels in your head
you're full of wind,' retorted the
cyclometer.
The crank who also wanted to be
heard, shouted up the tube to the head
of the wheel, saying: eff you don't
fork out that sovereign [ lent you, I'll
wrench your neck, brake your crown
and put you in chains
"Come Off" he replied; "you only
make your living by pedaling."
The axle exclaimed: 'Say, boys,
the tire is going to blow himself, and
invites us all to come down to the hub
and have a ball!''-New York Adver
tiser.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-10-20

ino silver dollar. The dollar was
found on his person and produced in
court.
"You stole this money!" asked the
judge.
Oats whut dey says, suhi''
"Well, what have you to say for
yourself?"
"Well, sub, nuthin' much, 'ceptin'
dat | wuz driv ter it,
"Drven to it?''
eyes, sub. You see, jedge, dat dol
lar had bird on it, en- it look so much
like a game chicken dat [ thought l
wuz in a hen roos', en- des nachuily
bagged it."-Atlanta Constitution.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-10-20
HE GAVE TT UP.

''Do you make keys here?" asked
the woman, as she entered a lock-
smiths shop.
''YeS'm.'
"Well, | want one"
"What sort of key, ma'am"'
zone for the front door,"
"Have you a duplica te?"
''No."
Bring the lock?"
''No.'
"What sort of key is it?''
CT don't remember
''But how am | to guess? There are
about 10000 different kinds of keys"
HIM. | didn't know that
'''Is it a night-key?'
Yes, yes. That's it. It's a night
key
''But that's also very indeinite.'
"Well, my husband sometimes
comes home at midnight and un}ocks
the door with his pocket-knife or but
ton-hook or anything else that comes
handy, and you ought to know about
what sort of key would fit such a
lock-
He studied over it awhile, but final
ly had to admit that he was up a tree.
Detroit Free Press.