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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-29
Tho Tennessee Centennial.
TWO DAILY TRAINS TO NASHVILLE VIA
THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY CHEAP
EXCURSION RATES.

EXCURSION RATES.
The Tennessee Centennial aud Inter.
national Exposition which opened at
Nashville May Ist is a national event OF
international importance and the whole
world is cordially invited to come, and to
come via the Southern Railway, through
Asheville and "The Land of the Sky"
Through Pullman sleepers are operated
daily, from Philadelphia to Nashville
through this the most interesting and
picturesque region in America. The
excursion rates authorized are low enough
to tempt you. Write to Jno. NJ. Beall,
District Passenger Agent, S2S Chestnut
Street, Philada., Pa, for full information
and beautifully illustrated pamphlet de-
scriptive of the Exhibition and "The
Land of the Sky"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-29

Does your daughter help you at all
around the houseY'
~Oh, dear. no, she isn't strong
enough"
Where Is shr now g-'
~Shc's cut on her bicycle trying 20
lower her century record. - hicugu
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-29

White sectiou honey and ex.
tmcte,l, we'll ripene,l aud prime, at
the stores ia town frum Rising sun
Apiary,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-29
Hoods sa asr;;;,
HOOd,c Dill are the best after-dinner
AAOOA > L HIS pills, aid digestion, 25c
To JacksonviIIe--st. Augustine.

THE FLORIDA LIMITED VIA TIE SOUTHERN RAIL.
WAY TO De RESUMED.
The Southern Railway now operates
two trains daily to Jacksonville and St.
augustine, and will inaugurate a third
the Florida Limited, in January, 1893. If
you are going to Florida at any season of
the year, you should ask for tickets via
the Southern Railway. All information
can be obtained by writing Jno. M. Beall,
District Passenger Agent, S2S Chestnut
Street, Philadelphia
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-29
Observation-Disclosures.

Miss Lille Chambers, daughter
of Mr.. Benjamin Chambers, of
North East, and Mr.. II. o. Ben.
jamin, of Leslie, were married at
the M. r. Parsonage, in North East,
Wednesday evening, Oct. Goth, by
Rev. w. A. Wise.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-29

Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy to
operate. Cure indigestion, biliousness 7sc.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-29

Just Try a Toe box Of Cascarets. tie
finest liver aud bowel regulator ever made.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-29
SchoOIfield-Cooch.

Miss Caroline Cooch, daughter of
j. w. COoch, of Cooch's Bridge,
Del, and Mr.. William S. School
field, of Pocomoke City, were mar
ried in Pencader Presbyterian
Church, Glasgow, on Wednesday
October Goth. Rev. Edward Webb,
of Oxford, Pa, grandfather of the
bride, performed the ceremony
assisted by the pastor, Rev. w. H.
Stone.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-29
AN EXTRAORDINARY
FARM
AT PUBLIC SALE
NOVEMBER 9TH, 1897,
At Two O'CLOCK p NJ, on THE PREMISES.

Wy business takes me away from nv n,rn into
ulnef stiits. aud purpose selling H. hence this
tifNtt i-ciurut means sale In of.riny th;s
,atMs wuuld Impress upon You IL is one OF Tue
ny nl ecu county situated right In the midst
u "a '.ii.'ls -, tioii That II ~ good as the sun
1880 thinning tfnm Rising sun % Port Deposit
y. al'aii tWu miles ifuul the former and 0vs.
,,.'F iit's the lsttef place and j. known ms tht
hendr.r ssla Homestead ID consists Of sho ene
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-29

When bilious or costive, eat Cascaret,
ca ldy catharticY cnre guaranteed, 4oc, csc.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1897-10-29
ID ACES

tf -. adi ming lands Of VIM. II. Moore
,lFn D. Mccullough. EilW Gather anb : ~
~ Alst % T. veil divided, we'll watereI and
thN .siii D. rrh. Ahuut 20 acres mendo,y snt
aruts consist nfa ''"p'oNe-
- Story BJtck Mansion.
.untaiHinf le ruuuls, Tenement House. . Ia,,s
tafn tnh. ne Iva ant other autbuiliings a an
.lt.A@ 81 SIRIUS hnf-e near the dwelling abnle
at.t sui "thrf ifuits. The r. W. A H
at.st ~ iftHn q only tWu miles 81. while the
l...ln 2 nh.n b. ftthin slt niie.. making eonysn.
- istAiurftts mills schools ami
Hii iA rItst Proximity.
VEINS hHsf shaIl D. 4an.,sIli,.,f IN, -. -
49, set ett is affaHecl iH "a great measure Ia
49,. "a gag liffrhasi Q. but &c &. desired
-. w laifths- money rruiain la The
- tit.r allarautrfsi slfislaftnrv
taNN BE- GEES tirErt I am affsrtuls ~ $40.
aHlaee a' sef fIssi 0lrta. sIlrh : rhsnfs :. -
D O. ukNnktCkSON
AHA kisiug sun Nd
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
UNDER IHB WHEELS.
ROCK ISLAND BRAKEMAN IA.
TALLY INJURED.
Thrown Under the Cars at Harrington
He Has Both Legs Crushed and
Receives Internal Injuries.

Special to the Reflector.
ENTERPRISE, Aug. 5--George Vance,
a Rock Island brakeman, was run over
and fatally injured here at $3.50 last
evening.
The train was switching and Vance
IN some manner was thrown under
the cars. Both legs were crushed,
and be was internally injured. The
engine and caboose took him to Her
ington, leaving the rest Of the train
here.
George Vance has been on the road
several years and has a wife and
mother in Herington. His brother
once ran out Of Herington as brake
man south. Vance has been married
but a short time. He is brother Of
J. W. Vance, one Of Herington's we'll
known businessmen.
Mr.. Vancs's injuries were so severe
that that he died on the way to Her.
ington.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
Shifting Soil.

Real Estate Transfers, Reported by George
Merrill, Abstracter.l
j W Spencer to I b Mosley Its ! 357
blk north Dillon, 5000.
Citizens Bank Of Abilene to David
Matteson und 1-5 int nj 29.l5.2,
$2O7.
Ezra Reist to Henry Fengel e sw and
NV Sc and 1t ? in 22-l3-2, $1,000.
Abraham Kline to same, same, 5000.
Mary NJ Bradfield and Dora D SOM
mer to Anna A Swartz Its 6 7 s
and ne sw and NV Sc 32-l3-2,
$1,000
Sam A Weeks to Sarah 0 Thomas Its
246S blk IS Herington, $3.50.
T W Holder to Jonathan Middleton
n sw IS and ne Sc 14-l4-2, $1,000.
Colin McKinnon to Elizabeth Mont
gomery sw S-l5-l, $4,000.
Thomas Kirby to II D Frahm Sc A.
1873, $775.
David Book to Mass Nut Life ms Go
81 $! 36-l4-3. S2,325.
George Bowyer to The Gilbert School
81 sci 94-l1-1, 81, $50.
Daniel Bomberger to L r Holmes set
and 81 mel 23-1l-2, 1866.
Anna A Swartz and Mary M Bradiield
to Dora D Sommer und Z int 1t 3
and mel sci S2-13-2, 81.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
W. c. 7. Il. Meetinp

The regular meeting of the W. G
I. U. was held at the M. Il. churcl
yesterday afternoon, the subject be
ing "social Purity" An interesting
paper on the subject was read by thu
superintendent of that department
The ladies responded to roll call with
a scripture quotation on purity.
The next meeting on Aug. 10 viii
be an especially interesting one, it be
ing a Mothers meeting. Let every
mother be present.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
Reduction On All County Items That
Will Be Appreciated By the Prop.
erty Owners Of the County.
The county commissioners made

1t will be seen that the taxes are
reduced A mills on the county levy,
a testimonial to the care with which
Messrs. Baker, Koepke and Patterson
have managed affairs.
The valuation of the county is
$4,5l2,O42. The saving made by the
reduction of the county levy is:
N,SO4.S2. The total amount Of taxes
to be raised in the county is: State,
$20,SO4. IS; county, $65, 424.60.
j. L. Kruger was given the con-
tract to build new steps at the court
house of Cottonwood Falls stone.
The county commissioners issued
an order to county treasurer to pay
no more 0. KID bills except aid of
poor. Also that the county will pay
no postage for county officials who
get fees that is, only for clerk, treas
urer, superintendent and attorney.
The treasurer was ordered to investi-
gate the feasibility of refunding the
county's railroad bonds and report,
The county commissioners went
to Chapman to inspect the bridge.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
HURT IN A WRECK,
MRS. G. L. HUBBARD INJURED ON
THE UNION PACIFIC.
Passenger Train Runs Into a Wash
out and Many are Hurt-Engineer
and Express Messenger Killed.

The Union Pacific passenger train
which went west last evening ran into
washout near Strashurg, Colo, 40
miles east Of Denver, about 8 O'Clock
this morning. The entire train was
ditched. Engineer John Ward and
Express Messenger, Harrington were
killed and about 20 injured, many
perhaps fatally. The east bound
train which arrived here at noon to-
day had passed the place safely a few
hours before, but high water had
taken out the track. 1t is the same
place where 20 years ago an engine
was ditched and sank in the quick.
sand never to be recovered.
Mrs. c. l.. Hubbard was on the
train en- route to Manitou for
months outing. A telegram received
this afternoon says that she was
bruised on the back and limbs and
has been taken to Denver where she
is in the Union Pacific hospital, being
properly cared for. Her injnries are
not thought to be serious.
G. 5. Upshaw was also aboard the
train, but telegram from him says
he is unhurt.
Engineer Ward was a friend of O. |
7. Byers and has been running a pas
senger engine since April. Express
man Harrington's death will probably
make Howard Haskell's temporary
job permanent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
- Headquarters for Flour. ~
Yours for trade,
GE0.W.L QYD,
Cedar Street. Abilene, Kansas.
Cedar Street, Abilene, Kansas.
ABOUT PEOPLE.

E. H. Dingee, Jr., is down from
Minneapolis.
Mrs. J. H. Tobias returned from
Jewell campmeeting.
G. G. Gillett of Woodbne and J.W
Vance Of Herington were up to see
the ball game. !.
A. I. Wilmer, of New Basel, was
an Abilene visitor. 1t is getting dry
again in his vicinity.
B. D. Fry of Hope, and A. Bohan.
non, Of Jefferson, were leading south
Dickinsonians in town.
W. H. H. Bonebrake went through
to Denver. He left his daughter
Myrtle here to visit friends.
Miss Beatrice Waring left via the
Santa Fe for months outing at Las
Animas and Colorado Springs, Colo.
A. N. Engle, who is in the summer
normal at Emporia, spent a few days
with his parents south Of town and
returned to his work today.
A. R. Scott, Of Rocks county, is the
guest Of H. Tolliver. He says Rocks
has as good corn prospect as Dick
inson, and that it is sure Republican
this year.
Misses Maude and Myra Rogers are
in from Garfield Their father bought
them the Bergstresser pony and cart
and they will take it to the country
with them.
j. j. Schneider, of Detroit, was an
Abilene visitor. He says he went
all through his large cornfelds yester-
day and found them all right. Jake
knows how to farm.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
WIFE AND MOTHER GONE.
Mrs. Daniel Weaver Passes AWAY
at Herington.

Sarah, wife Of Daniel Weaver, de.
parted this life, at their home, four
miles southwest Of Herington, Satur.
day evening, July Slst, 1897, aged 6S
years, 5 months and % days. Sarah
Benson was born in Norway. Novem.
Der 9th, 1888, and her early childhood
days were passed with her parents, in
or near Christiana. When she was
eight years old they made the voyage
to America, and settled at Milwaukee.
Wisconsin; July lst, 1852, she became
the wife Of Daniel Weaver, and proved
a faithful companion and helpmeet
for the remainder Of her life. In the
summer Of 1874, the family moved
from Wisconsin to Kansas, and 10.
Gated on the farm which has ever
since been their home. She left
husband, three sons and one
daughter, to realize what it is to be
without wife and mothers affection
and constant care. Her friends were
limited only by the number Of her ac-
quaintances. Her life was of that un.
ostentatious kind that does so much |
good with SO little display. She was
a comfort in the sick room, a safe
counselor in time Of trouble, and it
a pleasure to her to minister to the
unfortunate. She was raised under
the influence and teachings Of the
Lutheran church, and at the age Of
fifteen was confirmed in that faith.
She persistently tried to follow the
example Of the meek and lowly
Christ, and is now surely enjoying
the reward promised to the faithful.
On Monday afternoon appropriate
services were held at the residence,
conducted by Rev. H. j. Smith, after
which the remains were taken to the
Herington cemetery and there tender.
y laid to rest surrounded by scores
II friends, many from quite a dis
tance, who felt that the whole COM
had suffered great loss in
The death of this good woman. y
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
About Township Tickets.

Sec. 81 Of the new ballot law pro.
vides' Township tickets shall moi
contain the names OF candidates fol
road overseers, but only a blank space
at the bottom In which to write the
name Of such candidates, and any
elector who shall knowingly vote fol
a candidate for road overseer who is
not a resident Of the district in which
such elector resides, shall be guilty
Of misdemeanor, and upon conviction
thereof shall be fined not more than
500 nor less than $40.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
Spontaneous Combustion.

Special to the Reflector.
HoPE, Aug. 2.1A carload of coal
put in the Hope creamery Saturday
was discovered to be on fire Yesterday
morning, spontaneous combustion
causing it. The fire department was
called out and extinguished the same,
little damage being done.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
SCHOOL OPENS SEPT. 6.
Board Of Education Transacts Rou
tine Business Onlv.

t1uo 0ublneSS Vnly.
The board Of education met il
regular session last evening, Vic,
President Ross presiding.
Minutes were read and approved
Bills to the amount Of 5000 were al
lowed.
Committee on buildings and grounds
was instructed to secure supplies.
1t was ordered that schools open
Monday, Sept. 6.
The matter of adopting the state
text books was discussed. Abilene
has a B year contract on all books but
speller,grammar and geography. The
attorney general has made this de-
cision; ''lt is my opinion that
where contracts exist in writing, be-
tween school boards and book firms,
whether district, county or city, such
contracts will remain in force until,
by their terms, they expire The
board may cancel the contract at any
time. The cost Of the books under
the contract is greater than it would
be for state books but the change
would also be expensive at the start.
No action was taken but it is possible
that part Of the state books will be
used. The board will act on it later.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
District Textbook Contracts.

There should be noted in addition
to the county superintendent's letter
on text books the following:
1t is provided, however, that all
districts or cities of first and second
class which have in force written con-
tracts for school books, made before
the law took effect, are exempt from
the provisions of the law during the
existence of those contracts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
vary. The Abilene Monitor says 200,
the Chapman Standard 1000. The
real figures are about 700.

vary. The Abilene Monitor says 200
the Chapman Standard 1000. Tn
real figures are about 700.
Enterprise Journal Mr.. J. J
Schneider finished threshing las
week and had nearly 1000 bushels o
small grain this year. Some Of hi
wheat went 80 bushels to the acre.
Col. L. W. Pattison, father o
County Treasurer Pattison, has beer
appointed sergeant major Of thu
Leayenworth Soldiers Home, an i'm
portant position which he will fill well
win Athey, of the ball team, had
a narrow escape while swimming at
Enterprise Sunday. The current
dragged him down and Emmett Hof-
man rescued him, dragging him to
the shore. 1t was half an hour before
he recovered.
Little Marie Augustine smashed
up a rented bicycle the other evening
by an accidental collision with a car
riage. She was plucky, and though
bruised somewhat was ready to ride
home. She has a few black and blue
marks to show for it.
"A. Ileindel finished threshng
wheat on his fine farm south Of town.
lie got 16 bushels an acre off corn
stalk field and 26I off the regularly
sown fields. He sold his grain for 81
cents, last year he received 3S cents.
That is the way the farmer is ahead
this season.
These are the state equalization
boards figures on personal property:
Horses, $1l.S3 each; cattle, 1891;
mules, $l2.55; sheep, 63 cents; hogs,
1920; goats, S1.5Oi wagons, $500;
pleasure carriages, Sl1.0O; gold
watches, $3.50; silver watches, 81. go;
pianos, $1,000.
Salina Republican; Geo. S.
Upshaw left for Denver this after.
noon, in response TO a telegram that
his sister, Mrs. W. s. Stambaugh, OF
Abilene, lies at the point Of death.
Mr.. Stambangh Is in New York, and
has been summoned to his wife's
bedside.
John Sheeran OF Chapman is
about to sue the Masonic Equitable
Accident Insurance company OF Bos-
ton. The company refused to settle
the claim Of 1915 presented by John
for mashed foot which he sustained
some time ago while attempting to
board train at the depot. The in
surance company claims that he
went into danger voluntarily.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
Handcar Was Frisky.

While running to Detroit this
morning the Union Pacific handcar
jumped the track. VIM. Lenhart. a
section hand living in this city, was
at the rear handle and was thrown
over the car, striking on his head.
His forehead was badly cut but the
injury is not thought to be danger.
Gus.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
Want a Self-Kicker.

Messrs. Matteson and Hallam who
worked the threshers night and day
to get their 1000 bushels Of wheat to
market and sold it for 30 cents three
weeks ago want to hire a good kick
ing machine. Wheat is now worth
over SO cents.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05

Best granulated Sugar II los for 100.
Package Coffee 12cl h.
Bulk Coffee 13c to 18c h.
Java Blend csc ID.
Mocha and Java 3Oc lb.
New Japan Teas 25 and 35c ID.
II bars World Beaten Soap for 25c.
bars Silk 0 Clairette Soap 25c,-one Sc
package Gold Dust free.
4 lbs best Jap. Rice for CSC.
Broken Rice 1-2c ID.
Gloss Starcn 1-2clb.
Rolled Oats. per package &c.
Corn Starch, per package, &c.
ID package soda for Sc.
3 cans extra No. Salmon, 25c.
! lb can Blue Back Mackerel loo.
Choice Mackerel DC each.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
Bring On Your Flyers.

Jack Rinehart, the jolly sansa Fl
engineer, is hunting new worlds tc
conquer. He drove out to the fail
grounds last evening and Mark Bald
win, Levi Humbargar and |. H.
Clewell tried to pass him with theil
standard bred trotters. He gave them
all the dust and is ready for the next
conner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
RECENT REFLECTIONS,

and Lena Bogard both Of Carlton.
-Geary county teachers are nearly
all engaged. Wages range from $2d
to $40.
BENZ. Brubaker living northwest
of town is reported as quite i'll with
heart disease.
Edward Watkins was bound over
for trial in district court and will give
bond for $500.
The state board Of pardons has
refused pardon to John Osborn, who
shot Ira Shepherd.
Frank Eberhardt, Of Salina, won
the mile professional bicycle race at
Kansas City Friday in 2:Sl 3-5.
"A rate Of one and one-third fare
has been made by the railroads to the
Endeavor meeting here Aug. l7-l9.
N. P. Jackson, who figured in
probate court some months ago, has
returned to Hope and reopened the
Jackson house.
Nora Harris, the young woman
with Jos. Killingworth, arrested last
week, will be sent to the girls indus
trial school at Beloit.
Hope Dispatch: Miss Nellie Had
den has packed and shipped her mil
linery goods and says she will not
open them until about September LIST.
Lost, memorandum book contain
ing notes and receipts valuable to
owner. Reward for return to Charles
Abilene
Mrs. W. $. stambaugh is reported
to be worse. She Is at Cascade, Colo,
and her husband in New York. Her
condition is quite serious.
j. Haskins secured the handsome
bicycle that Sterl gave away Saturday
evening. Yes Shearer thought for
time it was his but he was mistaken.
Hutchinson News: Abilene shows
an increase OF seyenty-seyen school
over last years census. Abb
ene people are devoted to infant in
lustry.
Mrs. A. 7. Wilmer and daughter
u New Basel and Mr.. and Mrs. CLYDE
Brewer will spend next week on
lrive to visit friends in Morris
Lawrence World; We want no
mseemly rivalry between July and
August. Goodness knows that July
was hot enough and August need not
Try to Guido it.
1t was noted as a coincidence
hat the late ID. c. Russell who died |
1t Chapman was % years old and
here were just 2S carriages in the
uneral procession.
j. B. Warfeld has corn on bis
ine farm east Of town that is ''made."
The ears are about l6 inches long and |
y inches in diameter. Hot winds
amt scare that field.
Estimates on the number who |
vent to TT. Riley on the excursion
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
Sunday School Convention.

The Southeast Dickinson Sunday
School Association will hold a con-
vention in the Methodist church at
Dillon August 18th. All Sunday
school workers should attend, as
many new ideas will be presented.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
Got Their Money.

Chief H. $. Folk today received a
check for $259.55 as Abilene Fire de-
partment's share of the overdue in
surance tax. 1t puts the departments
treasury in good shape.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
l have large stock Of new and second hand
Furniture and Stoves that
must be sold.

Gasoline Stoves from S2.50up.
Good Bedsteads from $1.5Oup.
Good Mattresses from SOC up.
Bed Springs from 75c up.
Chairs from 25c up
Rockers new. from $1.25 up.
Tables from 81 90 up.
Chi)d's Beds from $500 up.
Good new brooms Is cents each
Sewing Machines So COUP Guaranteed
to work.
Rag Carpet Sc yard and up
good large Refrigerator for $780,
Almost anything under the sun at CORES
ponding low prices.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05
SAY! .

Lend me your ear f ra few minutes while I
tell you | cali save you money on the Grocer
les you have to buy for money. Let me fig.
ure with you on your supplies.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-08-05

ISL will pay the highest cash price
paid for second hand goods of all kinds.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1897-12-03
How He Was Complimented.
"John," said Mrs. Harkins. 81 heal

"John," said Mrs. Harkins, Il heard
q nice compliment for you the otheI
day."
Mr.. Harkins put his paper down,
twisted up the ends of his moustache
and said:
"Well, that's nothing so remarkable,
I receive compliments nearly every
day."
Mrs. Harkins went on slipping hes
tea, and her husband waited for her tc
resume. Finally he said:
"Well why don't you tell ME what it
was? Who was it that complimented
me-"
"Oh, you couldn't guess in n week."
"Mrs. DeeringY he venturel.
"No."
"Not Bessie Tallington" he rather
eagerly suggested.
NO"
ooh, we'll, of course, if there's any
secret about 1t I don't care to hear
what it was or who said it."
"There isn't any secret about it,
Mrs. Harkins sweetly replied. "Ir.
Hannaford told me that every time lie
and 1 met he became thoroughly con
WINGED that you were a man of excel.
lent TASTE"
John Harkins then showed his hands
into his pockets and walked out on the
veranda to ruminate.