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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-06
ALIENS SUCCESSOR.
Porto Ricans Anxious to Have Francis
II. Wilson Appointed Governor.

WASHINGTON. April 5--That the
report that Governor Allen Of Porto
Rico is to resign upon his arrival in
Washington Is credited In. the island is
manifest from the fact that the people
Of the island are already making rep
reservations 30 he president regarding
his successor. We1ceslao Borda. who
is chairman OF the Porto Rican com
mission which recently came 10 Wash
ington to protest against the Hollenden
tax law. has written to the president
on behalf Of the commission suggest
ing Francis H. Wilson the present post
master OF Brooklyn. n. Y, as a sue
cessor to Governor Allen. In Offering
Mr.. Wilson'S aame to the president, Mr.
Borda, who is in New York. says he Ia
6beying instructions cabled to him by
the executive committee Of the Mer-
chants. Planters and Bankers Asso-
citation Of Porto Rico
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-06

He'd, The Illinois Central railroad Is re-
ported as having sent to New Orleans
during the year more than 10000 horses
and this was only one OF many roads
carrying animals for shipment to Afri-
ca.
II may be mentioned that the numbers
OF horses required ny the British seems
large to the war department, which was
staggered ny the demand for ten thou.
sand horses to be sent to the Philip
pines
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-06
DUEL AT NICE.
Two Shots Exchanged and Then Com
bat Continued with Swords.

NEW YORK. April 5.--A dispatch to
the Herald from Nice says:
A duel has taken place between Count
Tarnowsky and Lleutsnant-Colo Tol.
stoi
At first two shots were exchanged
and then the combat continued with
swords. Count Tarnowsky was wound
ed in the forearm.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-06
TAMALES FOR SOLDIERS

CHICAGO. Aprn 5.-Chick-n tar.ales
anl canned pigs feet are to D. Ided
10 the menu ;or soldiers In the Phil
irplnes. These articles Of diet are on
the list OF provisions which will be pur.
chased in Chicago Monday by the chief
commissary officer OF the department
OF the lakes.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-06
FRENCH BARK OVERDUE.
Out Ninety-One Days From Tahiti to
Europe

SAN FRANCISCO. April g. The
French bark Granne Duchess Olga is the
latest vessel TO be placed on ne over
due list. She Is out ninety-one days
from Tahiti Cor Europe The underwrit-
ers. fearing that she has been lost. offer
25 per cent reinsurance on her.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-06

Chsy. Z. Whitney has been 81 the
head OF the Bureau Of Public Print
ing. state of Minnesota. for many
years, He IL also Secretary % the Re.
publican State Central Committee.
His duties In these two capacities
are Al time so rxacting that be nnds
himself worn out and In a low nrr.
vous condition, AT all such times he
confidently turns 10 Palnes celery
compound. and has never been dIsap.
pointed
He says Of this wonderful remedy
81 Paul. Feb. is. 1901.
Dear Sirs--l have been familiar with
the merits OF Paine's celery compound
Tor n number OF years and have used
II when seriously run down from ov.
erwork. both mentally and physically
hut its god qualities never appealed 10
me 80 forcibly as during the last cam.
palgn. The hard work dcvolvinR upon
me. az Secretary of the State Central
Committee. affected my nerves greatly
ard made II difficult for me 10 sleep
Paine's celery compound Immediately re-
stored the tone To my nervous system
ana Enabled mo 10 secure refreshing
sleep
~ benefited me ~ once. ani do
not hesitate 10 recommend /, TO my
friends who Ind themselves In thc same
nervous condition
Very truly yours.
"Chas G. whitney"
Palnc's celery compound marks a
tremendous stride In the cure OF dis
ease. No other remedy has ever sue
cccd"l m driving out the underlying
causes ~ nervous ini organic trouble
20 surely and rapidly No remedy rep
resents so comprehensive a knowledg
" nervous exhaustion and the b.gt
means for It's alienation.
II cures where other remedies be
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-06
GALtANo NOT KILLED.
Escaped From Maniac and l. In MIN
Ing Camp.

Los ANGELES. Cal, April 5.-Frank
Gallano. who 3, was thought had been
done away with by VI. Alitward In the
desert is alive nt mining camp. Ala
wari will be examined by the lunacy
commission. He IL said 70 own valuable
land near Cummings. la.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-06
STILL DESTROYING TRAINS.

NEW YORK, April 5.-A dispatch to
the Tribune from London says:
The Beers are still active in des-
troying trains. They attacked two trains
last Saturday near johannesburg but
were driven off before they could Sc
cure any loot or supplies. Traffic along
the railways in South Africa just now
is very uncertain and the reopening Of
the Rand mines will present serious
supply problems to the military author
tiles.
De Wet appears still TO be at Vrede.
Notwithstanding The stories Of his cross
ing the Vaal, and great precautions are
being taken 70 prevent Botha reaching
Rim or comforting with him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-04-06
WHEAT MARKET.

PORTLAND April 5.-wheat. waIa
Walla. 81.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11

FOR SALE-By G. w. Gridley, AZ
Central Building, Phone 516:
New house, lot b0x300, bargain $3.50.
New house, lot 165X3OO, only $llOO.
q room house. Bluff ST., $500.
q room house, Rockwell Court, $3.50.
6 room house, Chittenden ST., $500.
5 room house, Collinwood $1,000.
Modern 0 room, May ST., $500.
Good property, Grant ST., $1,000.
6 room house and n, Bear ST.,
$110O.
T room house, Wolf ST., $1,l00.
7 room house, GetZ St, S17OO.
Bargain, Benjamin ST., $500.
s room house, 5. Summit, $1,000.
7 room house, Wabash ave, $3.50.
rooms, Good ST., bargain, $1,000
4 room house, Gage ST., $3.50.
Z room house, Il. Thornton ST., $1,000,
g room house, South ST., $1,000
room house, Border ave, $3.50.
room house, Charlotte St, $500.
8 room house, Wheeler ST., $2l00.
s room house, Chttenden ST., $3.50
10 room house, East Buchtel ave-,
$4,000.
LOTS.
2 lots, Spicer ST., 50xl30, $3.50.
] lot, Spicer St, 40xl10, $500
/ lot, Cleveland ST., 50xl3O, $50.
1 lot Spicer ST.. 50x100, $l2Oo.
lots, White City, 50x125, $3.50.
/ lot, Carroll, 50x-, $3.50.
lots, Maple Grove, 5Ox125, $175.
! lot Benjamin, S0x125, $500
1919
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11
FOR SALE-BY Brouse e. Hollinger:
800 West Market st., $1,000.

FOR SALE-BY Brouse e. Hollinger:
800 West Market st., $4,000.
$3.50 South Main ST., $500.
31S South College ST., 10 rooms, $4500.
541 West Market ST., 8 rooms, $4,000.
400 Locust ST., rooIls, $3.50.
800 West Cedar St, j. rooms, $3.50.
324 North Union St., rooms, $1,000.
120 and 121ha Bartges. st., $500.
1902 South Main ST., 15 rooms $500.
929 South Bowery ST., complete, $25O0.
223 Cuyahoga, rooms, $11UU.
1923 South Main ST., three buildings,
$2S0O.
135 Falls ave-, seven rooms, $4,000.
4021a South High ST., ten rooms, $4,000.
227 Bluff ST., nine rooms, $27O0.
57S East Buchtel ave., $1,000.
Bellows ST., six rooms, $1150.
11S S. High ST., 22 feet $2,2O0.
224 Coburn St, roms, $1,000.
415 Hazel ST., g rooms, $1,150.
IA Sumner ST., seven rooms, $l500.
3O7 Wabash ave-, seven rooms, $3.50.
513 State street, six rooms, $l700.
l07 Erie ST., nine rooms, $1,000.
10S Marshall ave, six rooms, $500
114 Jackson, seven rooms, $l40O.
110 Francis ave., six rooms, $l400.
West Thornton ST., q rooms, Sl400.
407 Locust St., five rooms, $1050.
$40 Second St., North hill, $1,000.
306 w. Thornton ST., nine rooms,
$500.
$40 West Cedar St., $3.50.
713 w. Thornton st.,13 rooms, $2500
616 r. Buchtel ave, 8 rooms, $4,000.
403 Wheeler st, rooms, $4,000.
2OT Vine ST., & rooms, $2500.
10 Bachtel ave, 10 rooms, $1,000
116 Berg ST., 10 rooms, $1,000.
31S North Valley st., 7 rooms, $1,000.
142 South Summit, 8 rooms, $500.
; POI May ST., is an exceptionally
nice home, 3 rooms, furnace, gas, sew,
er, water, all modern, cheap at $210O.
We have many more properties for
sale Also many lots in all parts OF
the city.
See the beautiful lots ON Rhodes,
Beck and Byers avenues. Also OH
CrOsier, Bachtel and The Boulevard
near Thornton st. An investment in
any we have for sale is better than
eight per cent interest. Money to loan.
No. 226 5. Main st. Both Phones.
BROUSE Il HOLLlNGER.
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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11

FOR SALE-By +. j. Wettach.
Ill Charlotte, q rooms, barn, nice
home, near Market ST., $3.50.
Cor. w. Exchange and Wabash ave-,
0 room house, a bargain at $2100.
FOG Silver St, 10 rooms, modern,
plate glass windows, $4,000 home for
$4250.
New s. Maple, s room house, mod
ern throughout, Oh car line, $500.
$4,000 lot, West Market, $4,000.
4OT w. Market, 10 rooms, $4,000.
10 room house. barn, n. Maple near
Market, only $3.50.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11
Hides.
Farm Produce.

Butter, creamery, per ID, 20c.
Butter, country, per lb Ice.
Butter, cooking, per 10, 121ac.
Lard, country, " 10, Sc.
Lard, compound, ~.
Lard, city, pei lb DC
Eggs, strictly fresh, per doz, 12c.
Chickens, live, per N, l0c.
Chickens, dressed, per ID, 12c.
Potatoes. per bu., 35c.
Navy beans. per bu, $2.20.
Marrowfat beans. per bu, $50.
Turkey, 12c per ID.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11

FOR SALE-By ]. l. Bachtel, 1888 S.
Howard ST., phone I'D.
Lot, 45X15J, w. Miller ave-, $400.
6 rooms with hall, u. Crosier, cheap,
$1050.
Don't forget that $3.50 bargain home.
6 rooms, slate roof, large lot and small
barn.
Cor. Sherman and South sts., large
house, 3 lots, $1,000.
S3100, all modern, Maple ST., proper.
ty near w. Market. 1Stf
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11

FOR SALE-Lots 25O and Pol in SWEET.
ger and Steiner's allotment, second
addition to City OF Akron. Special
inducep1ents to a man who will
build. Enquire Of e. j. Hoskiu, 1O3
Wills ave. or Democrat office. Tel.
1S0. 166-tf
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11

FOR SALE--One of the best grocery
stores in Akron; good location; low
rent; done $50, 900 business last year;
invoice $500; an established pay
ing business. If you have the money
and mean business, investigate this
you will find ii all right f. j, Wet
tach, Central Office building,
1919
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11
miscellaneous

WANTED-An energetic man with
from $500 to $1,000 cash to repre-
sent large Cleveland corporation.
Business already OH paying basis in
Akron, and IL properly and energet-
cally worked should yield from ST 900
to $1,000 net profit year. Apply
by letter, giving age, previous Occu-
patton and references to j. A. Ma
thias, Garfield building, Cleveland,
o. No letter unaccompanied by
references will receive attention.
11-19
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11

WANTED-Young men-our illustrated
catalogue explains how to teach
barber trade in eight weeks, mailed
free, Moler Barber College, Chicago,
Ill. 1929
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11

The Helfer property, corner of Pros.
pect and Park streets. 66 by 24O feet,
for sale by G. II. Heller, Executor.
1886
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11
MONEY TO LOAN.

Money, on real estate security, on
long time If desired. Payments can be
made monthly, semi-annually or an.
nually The Graham-Baum Co., Cen.
tral Office bldg, phone 2T9. 2SS.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11
Meats.

Beef, live, per h., &c to sc.
Beef, dressed, per h., GIac to Sc.
Pork, live, per H., &c to j12c.
Pork, dressed, per b., 6l2c to &c.
Mutton, live, per lb., 4c to &c.
Mutton, dressed, per h., &c to Sc.
Lamb, dressed, per h., 9I9c.
Lamb. live. per lb., &c to &c.
Veal, live, per h., 4l2c TO &c.
Veal, dressed. per h., T12c TO slac.
Skinned hams, lie.
Shoulder, cured, per lb., 134c to SC.
Bacon. cured per Ii, "a to lie.
Beef, dried. per lb.. lie TO 14c.
Lard, country. kettle, sac.
Lard, simon pure, 9i2c.
Lard, compound, 612c.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11

FOR SALE-A good single set of
buggy harness, almost new, and
secondhand plano-box top buggy,
Inquire 1t Democrat office.
267 If
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11

FOR SALE-Corner lot on Lake ST.. !;
splendid site for residence. ENQUIRE
at No. 121 Ira ave-, or Democrat of.
fee. 4-tf
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11
Straw.

Wheat, baled, per ton, $3.50.
Wheat, bulk, per ton, $50.
Oats, baled, per ton, SS.5O-S9.J0.
oats, bulk, per ton, S7.J0-SS
Rye, per ton, Sl0-$11.
Rye, bundle, $lj per ton.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11

WANTED TO REN,r-A house Tor
part of house, of from four TO five
rooms within 5 to minutes walk,
mot street carr from O'Neirs. By
all means state rent and location
Address C. f. s., care Democrat. If
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11

Would Christian Bixler, who answer
ed advertisement No. 40, in Beacon,
Journal communicate with H. A. Gait,
Barberton, o., Immediately? 1S
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11

FOR SALE-Six room houe, $1,000,
five room house, 500; three room
house, 5000. w. T. Sawyer, attor-
ney. 295-tf
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11

WANTED-Situation A. competent
young man wants a situation for
yard, barn, or garden work. Has
had experience with horses Inquire
at 574 West Market st. 1913
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11
Banks

"A SAVING ACCOUNT-Is a friend
in adversity." Start the new year
right by opening savings account
with the Central Savings bank. 8
per cent. interest paid on deposits.
Separate departments for ladies and
special attention given to their ac.
counts.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11
Boys and Girls.

Have you had one of the puzzles
given for Cordova Coffee xrsaQsrsl
Thex are all, the craze s,sfxs.~-' =
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11

READ! GREAT BARGAIN! READ!
Are you looking for the best real es,
tate bargain ever offered? Call at No.
357 s. Main ST., ard get full particulars.
A good seven room house and barn, IL
acres of land with all kinds of fruit
trees. Property is located at No. 149
Dayton St, North Hill. If sold imme-
dlately, $1,000 will buy this property,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11
Packing and Storing

WANTED-Packing and storing, Fur.
niture a speciality. Kratz's Furniture
Store, 149 S. Howard st, Peoples
phone 642. Sept. "A, 1000 tt
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11

A REAL ESTATE BARGAIN, is 1850
Dayton ST., North Hill, at S170O.
Good z room house, and barn; IA
acres of land with good fruit trees
on it. Don't overlook this, but call
at 357 S. Main St, and investigate
249-tf
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11

room house for
$500 easy terms. Good & room house
Silver street, for $l15O. Good
6 room house, Second St, $3.50. Nice
home. 212 Buckeye St, $3.50. C. FL.
q S. E.. Jones, Phone 452.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11

WANTED--Persons everywhere who
can write meritorious sketches, ar
ticles, or stories. Good pay. Liter
ary Bureau, 303 Caxton building,
Chicago
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11
For Jais

FOR SALE-A six ton platform scale.
Apply at once, to A. ID. Ellis, 22S w.
Market st. 2SS-tf
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11
RETAIL PRICES.

Butter. creamery. per lb, 25c.
Butter, country, per 10, 23c.
Butter. cooking, per n. l5c.
Oleomargerine, per ID, 1sc.
Lard, country, per rb, 12c.
Lard, city, per 10, 12c.
Lard, compound, per III, 10c.
Eggs. strictly fresh. per doz, 15c.
Chickens, live Der ID, 1212c
Chickens, dressed, per 10, 15c.
Potatoes, per bu., SOC.
Oats, per bu., - to 35c.
Corn, ear per bu., 25c.
Corn, shelled per bu., soc.
Corn, cracked, per ID, 1c.
Hay, baled, per cwt., 70-s5c.
Straw, baled per cwt., 6Oc.
Summer lettuce 1Sc ID.
Bermuda onions, per Id. 10c.
Flour.
Spring wheat, per sack, s1,e5.
City brands, per sack, $1.15.
Rye -four. per sack, 81.
Graham -four, per sack, 10-lb., Soc.
Miscellaneous.
Salt, per bbl, Wadsworth, S1.253
New York. $1.35.
Rock salt, per h., 1c. 70
Oil meal, per lb., &c.
Crushed oyster shells. doc a cwt.
Crushed bone, per lb,, 2lac.
Linseed oil, boiled, per gallon, 74c.
Linseed oil, boiled per gal, 15c.
Turpentine, per gal, Toe. ~!
White lead, per cwt,, $3.50.
Nails, Sd wire common, per cwt,
S2.TO.
Nails, Sd steel cut common, pen
cwt., $3.50.
Seeds
Timothy, per bu, $2,5o to s2.ee,
Glover seed, 81 to $3.50.
Cheese.
York State, per lb, 16c. .
Swiss, per lb, 15c.
Full cream, per lb., 16c.
Lumber. ~,
Hemlock bill stuff, SIT per u4
Norway bill stuff, $21 per m.
Southern pine siding, S25 per m.
Southern pine siding, No. l. common,
S23 per Ii.
Southern pine siding. No, 2 common
SCI per m.
Southern pine flooring, SGT per N,
Southern pine flooring. No. /. S2I
per m.
Southern pine flooring, N. 2 $l9
per m.
Southern pine ceiling, e, S25 per m.
Southern pine ceiling, 9s $40 per N.
Southern pine ceiling, II, common.
$40 per m.
White pine lath, S4.4o per IN.
White pine lath, No. 2, S4.00 per N.
White pine lath, No. 8. $500 per NJ.
Red cedar shingles, clear, $3.50 per m.
Red Cedar shingles, thin, S3.25
per IN.
Clear Hemlock shingles. $2.6o per IN
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11

WANTED-By man and wife with one
baby, board in private family or fur
nished room handy to restaurant,
Address e. Z. W., 30T Bowery st.
1S-2O%
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11

FO SALE-Two carpets, . center
stands, large clock, lounge, 3 rock
ers and one dining room table. Sold
cheap ut 21S Campbell st. 1G-lS*
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11

FOR SALE-LOTS-See Il. e.
Humcs at once, before you buy your
lot Will build to suit purchaser
No. 113 Wolf st. 2S4-2S9s tf
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11
Special Notices

A REAL ESTATE BARGAIN is 159
Dayton ST., North Hill, at $17O0.
Good Z room house, and barn; "
acres of land with good fruit trees
on 1t. Don't overlook this, but call
at 357 S. Main ST., and investigate.
249-tf
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11

HANDWRITING Of every descrip-
ton; architects designs given spe-
cial attention. Il. NJ Weygandt.
225 w. Market st. Peoples phone
1917. Res. 347. 29e II
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11
&Oanssd

WANTED-C Collector, man or woman;
salary $40 per week; position per,
manent. Address f., care Demo.
crat. 16-1S+
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11

FOR RENT--Room 20x00 at 100 n.
Howard st. Newly papered, painted
and fixed up. Rent reasonable. En-
uuire 131 n. Howard st. loft
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11

READ! GREAT BARGAIN! READ!
Are you looking for the best real cs-
tate bargain over offered? Call at No.
357 S. Main ST., and get full particulars.
A good seven room house and barn, 1A
acres of lanI with all kinds of fruit
trees. Property is located at No. 140
Dayton ST., North Hill. If sold imme-
diately, $1,000 will buy this property.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11
For Rent
Rooms For Rent

FOR RENT-Furnshed room, good
location; front room, first floor 81 90
per week Address Room" care
Democrat Office. 11-2l%
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11

WANTED--At once, s room house,
West Hill perferred, with modern
conveniences. Address A. B. c.,
care Democrat. 2S6 If
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11
Found
Furniture Repaired

G. W. CHAMBERLAIN's upholstery.
All kinds Of work in our line at low
est prices. ITO N, howard st. Bell
Phone 1229.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11

Try the Democrats want columns.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-11
-- H.
Flour

Spring wheat, per sack, $l.25.
City brands. per sack, S1.15.
Rye -four per sack, 81.
Graham -four, per sack, 10.lb., Soc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-06-06
An Absent Minded Secretary.

The best evidence OF senator Vests rccupcr.
alton is the fact that he is again telling stories,
Yesterday, in the cloak room, one ot Mr.. Vest
colleagues gave an cXhihltion of absent minded.
mess, which recalled to the Missouri senator an
incident which happened il his state.
81 WAS at a mas meeting once upon atimc. -
said Mr.. Vest. 'whcn We discussed Il resolution
OF some kind or other for several hours. Finally
one Of the delegates began speech which wan
dcrrl all over creation. some on" interrupted
him with the rcnarN that hc ought 10 conhne
his remarks to the resolution.
"'Ncs,' said Judge Phillips, who was prcsid-
Ing, the gentleman must speak to the rcso-
luton
"I.ct lis have the resolution read suggested
some one in the meeting.
Judge PHILLIPS stepped down and whispered
to the absent minded secretary, Read the REQ.
luton he said.
"Irm,' unrricd the secretary, waking uh
what rcsolulunF
"'l'lc one We have been discussing for several
hous,' replied Judge Phillips.
"Thc resolution Was hunted for high and low,
hut could not h, found On the ,rcrc'ary's do-a
there was hit ct paper that loohrd a- it j;
had been nibhcd 10y 4 mnUsc. Il was all Ihg,
remained of the resolution The absent min led
secretary had eaton the rest "-Na,ntn7'or
Post
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When the new hoatdcr went into the dining
room and sat down there was only ono other
person at the table. The now hoardcr had
kind heart and thought he would be al
fable
II 'sposc you've boarded here for some
time Ii" said to the other man.
"Ncs. quite while"
'liow is it! Ahy good?"
'NcS. pretty fair. have no complaint TO
make"
"Iardlliv treat yon dcccnt?'
'Wcl. perhaps | ought to- and then he
hcsitltcd.
'oh, never mind. old man." said the nov
hoardrr That's all right. I'm on. But
say, mcbhy You never tried chickinr hcr under
the chin once in a while. That's the way to get
with en- ! never had a lanilady that didn't
treat me Al yet. It's all in the way yon handle
en-. Call 'cm sister an give 'cm soft oozv
talk about their looks That's the way tn fetch
'cm I'll bet can live here for a month right
now without bcin' asked for cent. Watch me
nudge her when she comes In. Before this time
tomorrow she'll he tcllin' me her family his
tory. Poor old girl She looks ii she'd had
troubles. Probably got tied up to some John
Henry who was about man enough to shoe
chickens ont of the yard. and that's all Ny
names Hudson. Let's see. I haven't heard yours,
have I?'
"N-no I believe not. But it doesn't matter.
I'm Just the landlndy's husband. d.'-Chcago
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-06-06
1t Fooled the Horse.

\ good story both interesting and uur i,
going the rounds On the RiilIo, Il has To g.
with the Ichcarsas tor the FruhnUn|oh'rn
Potter production at uuida's "l'n1rr 'tw" li- ~
Towards the cud ot Inr rehearsal period NJ.
frohmIn and Mr. Potter were, one afternoon.
in IN, 'front.' OF the house, while Mr. iIoa,yo
and Mrs. Gus', the ,'auc artist, were supoinlrId
iu@ mJirrs ou the Stage. II "l, during t"
gorge scene. when raul VI. Potter called uGl
To Mg, B'ias.o:
">Ly, pa,id, that waterfall at Hbo bock w''
have TO come on"
"Wmt'S tine matter with H." asked Brll,ru.
at don't look like q waterfall at all" ,tid
Potter, "No ON" could possibly mjStgho II rur ''
Before he could finish The sentence the h,r,r
on which Haurhc Bates rides mp the mountain
quietly walked oycr 10 the waterfall and tr"d
to drink it, Actors and managers and attlch'
alike roarod with laughter but, above all, cam.
Bclascos voice saying;
"Oh, don't know, Paul, it seems to suit a.
horse"
The waterfall stayed as II was without cmu-"
N Y. Cor Rochester Democrat and chronic.