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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09
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MEDICAL.
aaoueIIr pAcK rRom rnE 80.

BROUGHT BACK fROM TIE Csc ,.
LAST November Mr.. Joseph James
,ainter, OF S25 w. fe9i ST., Indiaaapo-
is. and, was at deaths 1oor with qnici:
consumption. Wasted TO a skeleton
ais lungs a mass OF ulceration, his
eath was hourly awaited by his doctor
nd family. He was kept i'll constant
stupor with O, .am. A friend, t.,in',in,,.
10 relieve ais terrible cough, gave aim z
bottle o. Brazilian Biln. Seeing ~
wonderful effect, the doctor rdvised IL
continued rsc Mr.. James soon after
dismissed h;s doctor, and depended
on the Balm zone. His Teeov cry was
rapid and comy lete. and i'll February lie
returned TO work Ills lungs are sound,
and his weight greater than at any time
in his life. His recovery Is regarded as
almost a miracle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR sALE-A TwO-FAMILY HOUSE.
with all modern improvements, steam
heat etc: also barn with five stalls:
Elmwood district: convenient TO both
steam and electric cars: $500 buys II;
easy terms IL you wish. Call on ISAAC
j., GOFF co, Westminster, corner OF
Dorrance street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE-ON MEETING STREET,
between Brook and Thayer streets. one
family House; IL rooms; built years ;ali
improvements; 8 fireplaces; hardwood
floors; lot 60x90 G.. l.. a. H. j. GROSS.
Managers OF Estates. Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

The Rev. Mr.. Solum-Madam do Won
fully appreciate the danger OF sending one
so young for liquorg
Mrs Dooiey--Yis. indaad. Only yester-
day OF sent him for beer and he split iyry
dhrop Philadelphia Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
AND TO LET.
G. |. & h. J. GROSS. Banlgan Building.

TO LET-HcUSE OF II ROOMS. FUR
mace, bath. etc. 4i0 Broadway: rent $3.50
per year. q. l.. * H. j. GROSS. Mana
gers OF Estates, Banigau Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09
FOR sALE-EsTATE OF LATE 4

FOR SALE-ESTATE OF LATE EN-
ma 5. Hull in Auburn on Park avenue.
just off Elmwood avenue: large one-fam-
lily house, with or without stable, and
any amount OF land desired; fine site over
looking Roger Williams Park; lawns.gar-
den trees, fruit orchard, shrubbery, etc. (;
will be sold low TO close an estate. q. l..
& III. j. GROSS. Managers of Estates,
Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE-WOODEN MILL, TWO
stories, 35x1l2; about one acre of land,
with or without engine; price low G. L.
& III. J. GROSS. Managers of Estates,
Ranigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE-ONE-FAMIL HOUSE. "a
Fifield avenue; bath, furnace; lot 35x9O:
built about two years, price $500 g. l.. e.
III. j. GROSS. Managers of Estates, Ban
igan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SAIsE-rNVESTMENT PROPER
ty I'm Central Falls: tenements and store !:
rental of $1,000 per year; will pay II per
cent on selling price. @. l.. a. III. J..
GROSS, Managers of Estates, Banigan
Building,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE--ELEGANT 16-ROOM
house on East Manning street; all I'M
nroyemouts: almost on car line; Is q
spiendid piece of property. ISAAC l.
GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE--ON HARVARD AVENUE
one-family house. Is rooms; lot l4lx100
terms easy @. l.. & III. j. GROSS. Mana.
gers of Estates Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE-ON ELMGROVE AVE
nue., "a modern one-family house OF IL
rooms: built by the day. @. l.. e. III. j.
GROSS. Managers of Estates, Banigan
Ruilding.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE-ON LAWN AVENUE,
Pawtuxet. X. l., one-fanily house, -
rooms: all conveniences; lot 62xSS G. l.. &
H. ]. GROSS. Managers of Estates. Ban
igan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE-9i SHELDON STREET
one-family house; lot contains 26S4 square
feet; price low. G. l.. e. III. j. GROSS
Managers OF Estates, Banigan Building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE-ON SMITH STREET TWO
family house; conveniences: stable; lot
5Oxloo. @. l.. g. IL. J. GROSS. Managers OF
Estates, Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE-ELEGANT RESIDENCE
on east side; Is rooms: all improvements
stable and carriage room. fruit trees.
etc. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR sALE-ON NORWICH AVENUE,
new 2-family house; separate en-
frances. all modern improvements: steam
baot. laundry, open plumbing, etc.
ISAAC L. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR sALE-oN HUNTINGTON AV:-
nue.. 2 story l0-room cottage: all improve
ments; furnace heat; minutes froro cars;
$3OO0 ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE-3-FAMILY HOUSE ON
Howell street; 13 rooms; lot 62xl0l; price
$4,000 G.. l.. & III. j. GROSS, Managers of
Estates, Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE-A MODERN. s-ROOM
house on Ohio avenue: all improvements;
perfect condition; two lots. ISAAC l..
GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SAI.E-7-RoOM OUTAGE ON
lngraham street. East Providence; I'm
nroyaments; one minutes walk from
ears: 5000: s70O can remain on mortgage.
ISAAC L. GOFT CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR sALE-HERE is A BARGAIN.
A 7-room house n little off Prairie ave-
nue.: improvements; street cu-bed, sew
cred: $500. ISAAS l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE--ON ANGELL STREET
near Butler avenue. one-family house of
10 rooms: modern. c.. l.. * III. j. GROSS,
Managers of Estates, Banigan Building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR sALE-A CHANCE of A LIFE
,,s,c e-fnnrily house for $500. paying "A
n,.r cent. taxed for $500. Partici liars o.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR sAr.G-TERE is JUST WHAT
YOU want--a piece OF property In 80.
Providence paying over, l6 per cent:
.gAAC l.. GOFF CO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR sALE-ON LvrRsoN STREET.
p, story 2-,amily house: in excel
lent repair: furnnce heat; 500 90. G.
land; $300e. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR sAI.N-oN BLACKSTONE ST.
q handsome building lots. all graded;
street curbed. severed. near ca,s.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SAf.E-A FINE PIECE OF
property on Branch avenue. for $1,000.
tenements and store; l0.Co0 square feet
land; pays ~ per cent. easy. ISAAC l..
GOEF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE-ON NJ MAIN STREET.
for S4SO0 4 tenements and = stores; large
lot: pays $3.50 year. ISAAC L. 0OFF
GO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

ros sALE-rINE ffECls OF PROP
crtv on Vine street. East Providence;
nil modern improvements: furnace hcat:
GnLE CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09
For Women.

DIR. Toi,nan's Monthly Regulator has brought
happiness to hundreds OF anxious women.
There IL positively 10 other remedy known 20
medical science. shat VIII 80 quickly anu safeiy
do the work Have never had n single faiiure.
The longest amt most obstinate cases are re-
iieyed in days without fail No othef leIheuy
ence with work. The most difficult cases
successfully treated through corrcsl ondence;
: and the most complete satisfaction guaiani.ea
whom I nevt see. Write for further particu-
lars All letters truthfully answered; free
coufiGen sial advice in all matters ora prNae OF
deiieate nature. Rear in mind this remedy 10
absolutely safe under every possible 1enditon
and will positively leave no after l'l elect
u,ion the health yy mail securely sealed S-'Vo'
Dr r. NJ TOLMAN co. 110rremont St., Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE-IT MEANS MONEY IN
your pocket II you buy some OF our so
lots: 81 down. 80 cents a week: electric
cars are going past these lots In q few
weeks. ISAAC L. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR sALE-DoN'T MISS THIS! 2
<ar,iiv house on Colfax street, for 5000:
improvements; stable; pays II per cent
ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR sALE-THERE IS GOING TO BIZ
N big boom at Lincoln Park. large
number OF new cottages are being built.
pawtuxet water. and all improvements.
Better come and secure one. ISAAC l..
GOFr &C.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE-A FINE INVESTMENT;
Plainly and 4-family house on Chestnut
street: all improvements. The price =.
Co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE-ON LAURA STREET. q
family house, al modern improvements;
street curbed and severed: $500. $500
down. ISAAC l.. COTF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR sALE-A NICE DOUBLE COT
age at Riverside; I rooms In .eacn half;
with large lot: $500 ISAAC L. GOFF
CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE-s2o FOR HOUSE LOTS AT
Lincoln Park; 80 cents down. 80 cents a
week; lots are high. dry, cleer and roll,
co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR sALE-HANDSoME BUILDING
lois corner Cast avenue and Pidge street !;
high and dry: electric cars run past
ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE-SAvE YOUR RENT BY
investing I'm one OF cor new S-room cot.
tages; all modern improvements: almost
on car line; x2s50. same terms as rent
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR sALE-BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF
property on Narragansett boulevard,
Edgewood. A large s-room house; all
nr,ce low ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE--A CHARMING EAST
side residence on Bowen street. colonial
l2-room cottage; 7l2s square feet land:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FoJt sALE-NINE ROOM COTTAGE
nj Oakland Beach Apply 20 j. II. RAM
UAiIs y Oakland Beach ayenpa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR sALE-B.auTIFUL BUILDING
lots on Pawtucket avenue. near Sayles
estate. A fine place for nice home; the
nrices are right ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR sALE-ELEGANT s-ROOM COT
tage on Princeton avenuei all modern
t,rnroyements: furnace heat; street
r"rbed and severed; esco square feet land;
or,ce reasonable. ISAAC l.. GOFF Co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR sALE-ON WELCOME AVENUE.
7-room cottage near South Providence
car station $1,000 ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR sALE--A 2-TAMII.Y HOUSE. A
cars; $ls0O ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE-BEACTIFUL 2k-STORY
house on Brood street, Edgewood; all
modern improvements; furnace heat:
ISAAC l.. GOFT Coz
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09
OPTICIANS.

ONE OF THE FINEST-PROF. J. d.
difficult eyes 10 your perfect satisfac-
t.on at lone-half the price others CHARGE:
examination free. At HOSMERS. Open
evenings. Telephone 1s2-2 -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE-ON CAPITOL HILL. A
few lots for $3.50 each; better invest
ment cannot be found. ISAAC l.. GOFF
CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE-ON SMITH STREET,
EdGewood. 4-family house OF 20 rooms:
large lots; minutes walk from cars
5000; 1900 can remain on mortgage
ISAAC l.. GOrF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR sALE-FOR $1,000. A 6-ROOM
cottage en- Aldrich street, near Broad
street; a cozy homo for a man and vile.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE-7-ROp COTTAGE. all
!athed and plastered: steam hea.; electric
Bay at Riverside; price Is low. ISAAC
l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR sALE-2 NICE COTTAGES.
near Red Bridge on car line; all improve
ments; street curbed: sewer ano water:
price Is low. ISAAC L. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE-7 COTTAGES IN ELM
wood district. with all improvements;
largo lots: street curbed Is paying q cse~
~ Fer cent ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SLLE-ON ANDEM STREET. 10
room cottage; In fine coudition; all I'M
line; 5000: make US an offer. ISAAC l.
GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FoR SALE-.FlNE BuILDINS LVt,s .,,s
price Is right; terms are easy. ISAAC a.
GOrF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

~ FOR SALE-FOR Sl700 A HAND
some new S-room cottage: all modern I'M
provements. large lot. one minute from
cars. 500 secures II. ISAAC L. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE--HAvE you SEEN THAT
new cottage on LilliHn avenue. just on
Broad rtreet? II will make line home
for YOU ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE-ELEGANT BUILDING
lots just or Pawtuchet avenue: nigh. dry
and all graded prices reasonable.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR sALE-MAGNIFICENT BUILD
Ing lots on Columbia avenue, near
Roger Williams Park: just the place tg
i. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

room cott.ge on Indiana avenue; all
modern improvements 500 Is all that n
needed. isaac L.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09
REAL ESTATE rok SALE.
1-'--~---1@----@
ISAAC [. G0fF CO. III Westminster 81

FOR SAltE-A PkETTY GENTLE-
mans residence on WoonasQuatucket
avenue; all improvements; stable; s acres
of land; IA u bargain. ISAAC L. GoFE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR 6ALE-HANDSOME BUILD
ing lots on Arnold avenue. overlooking the
bay; handy 70 cars; none hner In Edge-
wood. ISAAC l.. GOLF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

NO SHIP. HOUSE. TRUNK OR
person should hs out " D.. Harrison's
Pain Cur.r. nlanding's. h3 Weyhosse.
street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

WANTED--A BRIGHT MAN WITH
small capital to help farm stock COM
pany; good returns; quick. D-3. News Of
flee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE-NOW Is THE TIME TO
secure q nice lot at Lincoln Park. ~: u
depot and electric cara ISAAC l. GoFv
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

FOR SALE--ON MARYLAND AVE.
nue.. new 10-room tower cottage; al
View OF the bay: 500 secures It. ISAAC
l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09

lots on Albert avenue. Edgewood; gee
these lots before you buy: they are all
right. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09
FOR SALE.

TELESCOPE FOX sALE-A FINE
Bardon rifle-range telescope; finest glass
made; almost new: a bargain; $50. ID. /.
News office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
ISAAC |. G0ff C0., l7l Westminster 81.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
ISAAC l. G0ff CO., III Westminster 81.
FoR sALE--Now Is THE TIME TO
secure a nice lot at Lincoln Park, No: u
down, % cents . week; one minute from
depot and electric cara ISAAC L. GOFg
FOR sALE-HANDsoME BUILD
ing lots on Arnold avenue, overlooking the
% ~doa. ''isSs iSxAS e /. s1dsj d6sT iS@s co. AA'
FOR sAI.ls-ELEGANT BUILDING
these on LOIS eiors sau buE fsey are ali
right. ISAAC S'ois t. SSoFF SSS tn.
FOR SALE--ON MARYLAND AVE:
nue., new io-room tower cottage; all
modern improvements: commands nne
View OF the bay: sou secures It. ISAAc
FOR sALE-MAGNIFIcENT BUILD
Ing lots on Columbia avenue; near
L. GoFF CO.
FOR SALE--TlNE BUILDING lots
on Seabury street: handy to ccry; the
price price, Is right; terms are easy. ISAAC '~
FOR SALE-TOR $1,000. A 6-ROOM
cottage en- Aldrich street. near Broad
street; cozy homo for u man ana wiio
ISAAC L. GOFF co.
FOR sALE--HAvE you SEEN THAT
new cottage on LilliSn avenue. just OFT
Broad rtreet? II will make fine home
for YOU ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
FOR SALE-7-ROpM COTTAGE. all
lathed and plastered: steam hea.; electric
lights, ETC.; on bank OF fiarragansett
Bay at Riyerside; price Is low. ISAAC
FOR SLLE-ON ANDEM STREET. To-
room cottage; In fine condition.; all Inn
proyemcnts; furnace heat; almost on car
linei s4ocI: make US an offer. ISAAC II
EdGewood 4-family house of 20 rooms: =
large lots; minutes walk from cars;
5000; 1900 can remain on mortgage
ISAAC l.. GOsF co.
FOR SALE-7 COTTAGES IN ELM
wood district. with all improvements:
large Ia lots; street s9rbed !; II REnyrtnS c'e~
FOR SALE-2 NICE COTTAGES.
near Red Bridge on car line; all Improve.
ments; street curbed; sewer an0 water:
price Is low. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
FOR SALE-SAvE YOUR RENT BY
investing In one OF cor new S-room cot.
tages: all modern improvements: almost
on car line; x2s50. same terms as rent.
ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
FOR SALE-IT MEANS MONEY IN
your pocket iI you buy some or our ~
lots; 81 down. 30 cents a week: electric
hn0 mi a N a a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-09
HELP WANTED.

In real estate. auction and insurance
business established Ia years I'm Boston.
must have $500 TO take interest and rep
resent the firm I'm Providence office. Ad-
dress DE-. Providence News once.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-12-27

all Long Island trains, and lived us
men of means should live. Another
similar case was that Of boy who
ran buck and tagged train on an
Eastern road. and averted what must
have been terrible accident. For
this act he received the privilege Of
"butchering" on the special fast ex.
press running between Pltsburg and
Philadelphia at the time of the Cen.
tennial. 1t is said that the boy aver.
aged more than $50 day for the en-.
tire season, and when he finally retired
he had large capital and invested 1t
well.
To foreigners this shrewd bright
eyed, business-like little merchant. go
essentially a product of the New
World, has always been an object of
great interest. a distinguished French.
man, in writing his impressions Of
this country. deemed the "butchei"
worthy of a chapter all to himself. ana
once, when the writer was sent to "in
terview" Robert Louis Stevenson and
asked him the old stereoiypcd ques.
tlon as to his impressions of our Gus.
toms and Institutions, Mr. Stevenson
replied:
81 think your institutions are splcn.
did, and l think the noblest of them
all is your train-boy."
Then he told of an incident he had
witnessed when crossing the plains in
an emigrant train. one Of the enl.
grants was taken i'll and had fallen
from his seat into the aisle The train-
boy came through, and roughly pushed
the man one side. cursing him stoutly
And within two minutes" said Mr.
Stevenson, 81 saw that youth slip the
biggest pear he had in his basket inio
the sick mans hand. and yet he never
stopped swearing at him. | have since
come to the conclusion that he was
merely one of your big rough, noble
henried Western men in miniature.
New York Post.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-12-27
NAMES ON HOTEL REGISTER.
Clerk Makes Them the Subject of
Philosophical Talk.

InllOHOpnicNl INK.
"furny how few men take the
trouble to write their names legibly on
Il register rem .rked the man behind
the counter at one OF .he big hotels in
New Orleans, according to the Times
Democrat, of that city. Look at this
page, and this, and this! How many
signatures do you see that you can
read olfhand and he certain you're
right! Not one III four, I'll bet. Now
look again and note the number of
mere scrawls that nobody could posi-
bly, declpher
"A great many guests make that
kind of chicken tracks on page mere
ly to be thought important. They have
an absurd idea that a bad signature
indicates a person of consequence"
But bow about fellows who cant
writer asked guest who had lis
tened to the clerks homily. Don't
they sometimes make a scrawl for
blun;"
Yes. I've known that to lie done"
replied The clerk, smilingly. but not
often. A man who can't write finds
it very difficult to make even scrawl,
and he generally gets out of register
ing by throwing the blame on the pen.
L can't use a thing like this he Will
say. Haven't you got Il broad stub"
Nothing in the rack will answer, and.
knowing by this time how the land
lays, | volunteer to register for him.
Hotels entertain n good many people
who can't write, and the bad-pen com
edy is enacted quite frequently OF
course the clerk has to he very carefu,
not to let the guest suspect that he Is
on the dorge, for such folks are very
sensitive about their educational mfr
mites.
Il once knew man who paid $1,000
n year solely to keep hotel clerks from
knowing that he couldn't write his
own name He began life 6 day Ia.
borer, drifted out West and made Il
fortune through leasing a supposed
worthless mine in Montana. When he
accumulated about 100000 he sold
out and started to travel and have Il
good time. He was naturally shrewd,
but he mad never had particle Of
schooling. and lodging registers at
new hotels became the chief worry of
his life. At first he used to tie up his
hand in n handkerchief and pretend it
was hurt, but he realized that the
trick was pretty transparent, and at
last he employed a young newspaper
man at 500 month to travel with
him as his secretary The examiner
never sent or received any letters, he
didn't care for reading, and the secre-
tary's one and only duty was to sign
hotel registers. They would walk to-
gether, and the young chap would say,
deferentially: Shall | do the register
ing for MS both, colonei?' II YOU
please his boss would reply, and lie
would thereupon write: Colonel --
and secretary Montana Then he
would go Off and play until they got
ready to leave town. 1t was the soft
est job in the universe. He held II for
several years