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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18
"very Awkward For he Cows"

CONNEILSNILLl., ta.. Dee. 13.-
The UniOntOwn express. on the south
west branch of the PENNSYLVANIA rail-
road, plowcd through drove of sixteen
cows, when nearing this place. The en-
gine killed three of the animals instant
ly, lamed six others 50 seriously that
they had to he killed, and hurled three
more down a rayine SO steep that a der
rick was necessary to lift them out. but
in spite of this terrible execution the
train did not leave the track, and only
the blood spattered on the engine told
of the accident when the train reached
here.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18

No Dissension On One Point, and That
Was That schley Was Brave and Cour-
ageous and Inspired His subordinates
Dy His Conduct-Dewey Says schley
Was the Real Uero MT San,iaro
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18
ITHACA FLOODED OUT.
Tremendous Property Damage
Done BY Downpour OF Rain.

Houses Carried Away In Flood-Power
aud Lighting Plants of Street Railway
Washed Out and Two Trolley Cars swaI.
lowed Up In Torrent Syracuse, Bing.
hamton and Other Cities Inundated.
ITHACA. Dec. 1G.-The most disas-
irous flood Ithaca has experienced since
lS''i resulted from the heavy downpour
of Saturday afternoon and conserva-
tive estimate Of the damage caused to
property in this city places the loss at
Sl0O'oOU, and it is highly probable the
total loss will aggregate 100000.
The destruction was greatest along Six
Nile creek and Fall creek gorges. BY
midnight these streams were torrents Of
water and their volume was swollen to
ten times normal proportions. On the
north side of Six Mile creek, just at the
foot Of State street hill, one dwelling
house was carried away and in the morn
ing not trace of it could be found. The
power and lighting plants of the Ithaca
street Halfway company were washed
out and two trolley cars were swallowed
up in the torrent. All street car traffic
was suspended and the city left in total
darkness. In addition, all the gas mains
were flooded and last night the only
available source Of light was found in
oil lamps.
Buildings below the lighting and power
pants in the vicinity Of Aurora street
bridge suffered heavy losses. The entire
lumber yards of Driscoll Brothers, to-
gether with large planning mills and
lumber Kiln were undermined and swept
away. Part of the Cornell livery barns,
the barns of ID. Il. Stewart & Co., the
lumber mills and sheds of the George
Small Lumber company and numerous
other smaller structures. located on the
banks of this stream, suffered enormous
damage. Further down the stream wreck
age and debris piled itself high and
blocked the channel for fully half mile.
This turned the stream from its regular
course and resulted in the overflow Of
all of the lower part Of the city includ
miles of Lehigh Valley and Lackawanna
railroad tracks. As consequence there
were several washouts and no trains
were able TO reach this city in the morn
ing
Two or three bridges on each of the
streams flowing through the city were
carried away.
The family Of Clarence Elmendorf,
whose house was lifted from its founda-
tion. was rescued in advance, however,
and owing to the vigilance of those on
watch no lives were lost.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18

PHILADELPHIA, Dee. ia
storm which for severity and destructive
ness has not been equalled in this sec
ton for - years visited eastern and
central PENNSYLVANIA Saturday night,
causing almost unprecedented damage
and resulting in the loss Of at least four
lives.
The havoc in the coal regions is enor-
nous aud the loss to railroad and mining
companies will amount to millions Of
dollars. The Schulki'l. Lehigh. Susque-
hanna and Juniata rivers have risen as
high ms IL feet above their levels aud all
Of their tributaries have overflowed. in
undating the surrounding country in more
than dozen counties.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18
THREW HIM OFF BRIDGE
Thugs Attacked Samuel Faust of Potts
VILE. Fell 30 Feet to Rocks,

POTTSVILLE, Pa, Dec. 14.-Samuel
Il. Faust. bartender of this place. is
lying in a precarious condition at the
Pottsville hospital from injuries sus-
tanned at the hands of thugs Wednes-
day night upon the trestle bridge Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad company.
Faust had been attending to business
in the Tumhling Run valley, and when
half way across the bridge was attacked.
He was hurled from the structure. fall
ing forty feet to rocks below. His right
arm and leg were broken in several
places and he sustained serious head in
jurieS.
The police are investigating the affair
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18

COATESNlLLE, Pa. Dec. 13.-.Tohn
Walters, the co.ored boy who is sus-
pected of having killed Howard Harvey.
the fomeroy florist. on the night Of No
vember -, was taken from the county
Jail at West Chester to the scene of
the tragedy at Pomeroy, and given
hearing before Justice of the Peace w.
p. Stern. Several witnesses told of
Walters having money to spend freely
on the night Of the murder. Justice Stern
decided to commit the young man to jail
20 answer the charge of murder.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18
OEWEYS MINORITY REPORT
Gives II A. His Opinion That Sch.ey Did
All That CoulI Tie Done and Is
Entitled to the Credit,

In the opinion of the undersigned the
passage from Key West to Cienfuegos
was made 10y the flying squadron with
all possible dispatch, Comr1odore Schley
having in view the importance of arriv-
ing of Cienfucgos with as much coal as
possible in the ships bunkers.
The blockade of Cienfuegos was ef-
fcctivc.
Connodore Schlcy in permitting the
steamer Adua to enter the port Of Glen
fucgos expected to obtain information
concerning the Spanish squadron from
her when she came ont.
The passage from Citnfuegos to point
about % miles south of Santiago was
made with as much dispatch as was pos
sible while keeping the squadron unit.
The blockade of Santiago was effective.
Commodore Schey was the senior Of
ticcr Of our squadron off Santiago when
the Spanish squadron attempted to es-
cape on the morning OF July 3, 1898
lie was in absolute command and is en-
titled to the credit due to such COM
mandng officer for the glorious victory
which resulted Ia the total destruction
of the Spanish ships.
GEORGE DEWEY,
Admiral T. $. Y.
SAM c. LEMLY,
Judge Advocate General, U. S. N,
Judge Advocate.
RECOMMENDATION:
In view of the length OF time which
has elapsed since the occurrence of the
events Of the Santiago campaign. the
court recommends no further proceedings
be held in the premises.
GEORGE DEWEY.
Admiral L. s. n. President.
SAM C. LENlLY,
Judge Advocate L. s. ~.
Judge Advocate.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18

LYNN, Mass, Dee. 1.-THE Amer
lean Express company employees yester-
day began strike for rev schedule
OF wages and hours OF labor. The strik-
ers were paid off in a body during the
forenoon and men were put at work in
their places. The local strikers state
that Jan. l the Boston employees Of the
company will demand a new wage sched-
ule and the demand ultimately will be
extended to all of the 10000 employees
Of the company.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18

found on the floor If hos room in the Ken
more hotel, Washington, on the morning
Of May Ii. The revolver was lying ON
the floor The wounds were in such
position as precluded the possibility of
their having been self-inficted. \ blood
was found ON the window sill. That
was the only clue. After the crime was
discovered fellow boarder in the hotel
told of having seen a figure robed in
white descend the fire escape from Ayres'
room. tOomers on each side Of Ayres'
room failed to be aroused by the shots
but at the trial remembered being awak-
ened
Several days after the discovery of he
crime, and while the police were still in
the dark as far as a clue was concerned
Mrs. Bonine surrendered herself and told
story in substance as follows: She had
gone to Ayres' room, at his request, as
he complained of being sick and wished
her to prepare medicine for him. She
said he had been drinking. When alone
he gIappled with her and threatened
her with Il revolver. She struggled with
him and in the struggle the gun explod-
ed. Ayres fell TO the floor and she, too
frightened to 20 through the hotel cor
ridors to her own room, descended the
fire escape and crawled along Il cornice
to hall window, opened it and crept
to her room unseen. The same story
was adhered to by the defense during the
trial ANA the prosecution failed to bring
evidence strong enough to shake the
jury's belief in it. \ feature Of the de-
fense that undoubtedly had strong weight
with the jury was the fact that the day
after the crime was discovered Mrs.
Bonine told her entire story to an attor-
ncy Of the pension department aud asked
his advice and was told to wait until the
coroner's Jury had pessed on the case.
When the suicide theory was exploded
Mrs Bonine went to the police and gave
herself nm
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18
Verdict AgnInst Coal Comnnny.

SCRANTON, Pa, Dee. 13.-Referee
Charles l.. Hawley has found iudg.
ment for S25,O0O damages against the
Rushbrook Coal company at the instance
of John 5. Jenkins of West PittSton.
Mr.. Jenkins brought suit to recover the
amount, which he claimed he advanced
while acting as its president and general
mannppr
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18

NORRISTOWN. Pa. Dec. 13.-John
IL. johnson, who says that he is wanted
in Philadelphia for highway rnhh 49,.
gave himself up here, and occupied jul
at City hall. Johnson says that he oY-
bed man at Twenty-trSt and Vine,
and took pocketbook from woman at
Eighth and Spruce streets.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18
WILL TRY THE COURTS.
Admiral schley's Attorney Favors That
Course Instead of Appealing
to CONGRESS.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 16.-Rear Ad-
miral W. S. Schley has notified Attorney
General lsidor Rayner that he is ready
to take any action with reference to his
case that Mr.. Rayner may advise. Mr..
Rayner expects to meet the admiral in
Washington today or Tuesday When
asked whether he favored congressional
Investigation Mr.. Rayner said:
Il doubt whether a proceeding of this
sort is the proper one. 1t generally as
sumes a political aspect. At this time
am Of the opinion that the matter
should he prosecuted in the courts. There
are plenty OF ways in which this can be
done and this week we will begin to con-
suit and determine our course of action.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18

LYONS. Dee. 17.-Willam II. Walker.
whose residence is unknown, but who
was employed as painter on the Pan
American buildings at Buffalo, was
found frozen to death yesterday five
miles north Of Lyons. He was ON his
way to Sodus Point. where he is said
to have had son.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18

FRENCH LICK, Ind, Dec. 17.-Rich-
ard Croker has arrived here with SEN
ator Murphy, David Gideon and Drs.
Car and Crosby, of New York, who
came from Lexington. Ky They were
the guests there Of Colonel William S.
Barnes, master Of Melbourne, where two
Of Mr.. Crokers horses are being trained.
Mr.. Crokcr's stay here is indefinite.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18
Had a Talk with Roosevelt.

WASHINGTON, Dec. lT.-Archbishop
Chapelle, of New Orleans, had a long
talk with President Roosevelt yesterday
about conditions in the Philippines rela-
tive to Catholic church property. After
wards he declined to say anything for
publication regarding his interview. lie
will see Secretary Root today and then
will go to New Orleans.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18
Church and sabbath school.

Presb, terian Sabbath School at 9;i5 a.
M. NJ. T.. Sabbath School at 10000 a. m.
Preaching N NJ. T.. Church every Sab
bath evening by Rev. o. II. Nickle
Preaching in the +. NJ. Church every
Sabbath evening at the usual hour. Rev.
McGarvy, Pastor.
Sersices in the Presbyterian Church
every sabbath morning and evening,
Rev. J. V. McAninch officiating.
The regular meetings of the w. c. T..
u. are held at the headquarters on the
second and fourth Tuesdays OF each
IN, nth.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18
Accidents In Anthracite Region.

POTTSNILI.E. Pa, Feb. 13.-.Iohn
Mcguire, inspector Of the Eighth authra.
cite district, has completed his report
covering the period from December |,
1900, to December /, 1901. There were
l54 accidents, - of which were fatal
making II widows and 10 orphans. The
j. uber of accidents showed consider.
a...e increase over the previous year.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18
Young Not GnilfY.

JAMESTOWN, y. V, Dec. l6.-The
jury Saturday afternoon brought in a
verdict of not guilty in the case Of Reu-
ben Young, on trial for killing his father
in-law, Alfred ID. Longhouse of FIRE.
donia. LonghOuse was shot during a
family quarrel \ remarkable scene oc-
Cured after acquittal, Young being car
ried about the streets ON the shoulders
Of his friends.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18
MAS. BONNIE ACQUITTED
Jury Out Loss Than Five Hours When
Verdict Was Given.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE jury
in the case of Mrs. Lola Ida Henry
Bonine, charged with the murder OF
James Seymour Ayres, Jr., in the Ken
more hitel in this city on the night of
May 10, last, last evening returned a
verdict Of not guilty and the defendant
was set at liberty.
The jury was out less than five hours.
The body Of James Seymour, Ayres,
pierced by three leaden bullets, was
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18
Caught by Foot, He Lay Down TO Die

" TIT ''7I' Y INV'' u'' IIVV' 10 UIIIVb
q. Roberts, Pennsylvania railroad
brakeman, with foot fast in Il switch
frog. saw death approaching him We'd
nesday. and unable TO have his cries
heard by the crew, deliberately lay down
on the track. The engine ground him to
pieces. He had run back to turn Il switch,
and when it was done he gave the sig
nal to back. Then his foot caught in
the frng.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18
Two Fatally Hurt by Exploding Pi.t,

PITTSTON, Pa, Dee. 13.--A piston
which was being heated at the Vulcan
Iron works in West Pittston exploded
with terrific force and the building was
wrecked completely. James Henderson
and Matthew Smith were so badly in
jured that they will die and several 9TH
ers were struck by flying pieces of iron.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18
Blown seventy-Fve Zee and Lives

SHARON, Pa, Dee. 13.--As the results
of the explosion of molten metal at the
Sharon steel works twenty men are now
under the care Of surgeons. Eye wit.
nesses claim that f. o. Altman, crane
man, was blown seyenty-live feet up in
the air. yet he lives to tell the tale.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18

WASHINGTON. Dee 1.-THE Hay
Pauncefote treaty was ratified in the
senate yesterday afternoon by vote Of
y TO g. The senate also confirmed the
nomination Of ATTORNEY General Knox.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18
nenorted In,asIon of chill.

SANTIAGO, Chill, Dec. ia re-
port has been received here Of another
alleged invasion OF southern Chill by
Argentine troops. Should this be true,
it will create new difficulties between
the two countries.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18

NEW YORK, Dee. 17.-Scth Low took
the oath Of office as mayor Of New York
yesterday afternoon before Justice Nor
gan ]. O'Bren in the supreme court. Mr..
Low will assume office at noon Ou Jan. /.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18
DILL. EMERT

FANCY BOOT X SHOEM MAKER.
Shop in Walters building, Cor. Elm
and Walnut streets, Is prepared To do all
kinds of custom work from the finest to
.he coarsest and guarantees his work to
give perfect satisfaction. Prompt atten-
tion given TO mending, and prices rea-
sonabe.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18
FOREST COUNTY OFFICERS.

Member of C0ngress-J. X. p. Hall.
Member Of Sendte-A. NJ. Neeley.
Assembly-A. NJ. Doutt.
President JWdge-W. NJ. Lindsey.
Associate Judges-R. b. Crawford, w.
ii. II. Dotterer
Prothonotdry, Register & Recorder, &c.
john ii. Robertson.
SheriD.-J. w. Jameson.
FredSurer-S. NJ. Henry.
CbmmlssiOnerS-R NJ. Herman, John
II. Carson. J. T. Dale.
District AttOrneV-S. d. Irwin.
JWry C0mmfsSionerS-Levi q. Rey-
nolds, Peter Youngk.
Coroner DR.. J. W. Morrow.
County A uditors-J. X, Clark, X. j..
FLYNN, Geo. l.. King.
County Sapermtendent-E. Il. Stitzin-
ger.
Regular Terms OF Court.
Fourth Monday of February.
Third Monday of May.
Fourth Monday of September.
Third Monday of November.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18

LOGANSPORT. Ind, Dec. 11.-While
a boy was skating on Eel river he came
upon the arm and hand of n man frozen
in the ice. The ghastly finl disclosed
the fact that John Lefferts' body was
beneath, frozen stiff. He was well to
do, and il is thought was murdered.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18

GENEVA, n. Y, Dee. 16.-Through
the death of Edward Hunt Of Brooklyn.
Joseph =. Hunt Of Geneva, cousin, has
fallen heir to nearly one and half mil
lion dollars. The estate is valued at
eight millions, to which there are five
heirs.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18
Judge DarIIng succeed. Haekert.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 1.-THE change
In the Office of assistant secretary Of the
navy was made this morning when
Judge Darling, of Vermont, succeeded Mr..
Hacket. Of New Hampshire.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18

WASHINGTON. Dec. Ex-senator
Warren has introduced an amendment to
the constitution granting the right Of
suffrage to women.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18
TWO TRAINMEN KILLED.


WHEELING, W. Va,.Dec. ia
passenger train on the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad crashed into the rear end
of freight train at Keyser yesterday,
killing both the conductor and brake
man, who were asleep in the caboose.
Their names were j. =. Maxwell and
Charles Sharpe, both of Grafton, w. Va.
The wreck took fire from the passenger
engine and the bodies of both men were
consumed. The passenger train was
running on wrong time as result Of
.he storm.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18
Goverorn william Gregory Dead.

WEXFORD, Il. l., Dec. 1T.-Gov-
ernor William Gregory, Of Rhode Island,
died at his home here at 3 o'clock yes
terday afternoon. He had been i'll for
several months.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-At IFS
meeting yesterday the naval board OF
construction recommended The salc IT H."
receiving ship Vermont WI la L.,H
condemned as unsauitIry.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18

Judge Advocate L. S. ~.
Judge Advocate.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18
BOROUGH OFFICERS.
Rnraess.-T. f. Ritchey.

Burgess.-T. +. Ritchey.
Couscitmea.-J. I. Dale, W. +. Blum,
Chas. Clark, II. Il. Armstrong, DIR. j. O..
Dunn, q. q. CASTOR, j. b. Muse.
Justices Ofthe Pedce-C. A. Randall, s..
J. Setley.
CbnStdbie-H. Il. Moody.
Collectors. j. Setley.
School DirectorS-G. W. Holemah, j.
Il. Wenk, j. @. Scowden, Patrick Joyce,
w. w. Grove, X. l.. Haslet.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18
GENTRAL HOUSE.

4 (NENTKAL HOUSE,
~ GEROW n GEROW Proprietor
Tionseta, Pa. This is the most centrally
located hotel in the place, and has all the
modern Improvements. No pains will
be spared to make it a pleasant stopping
place for the travelling public. First
class Livery in connection.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

IN NESTA LODGE. No. S69, I. o. o. f.
Il MEETS every Tuesday evening, in odd
Fellows Hall, Partridge building.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. IA party
Of prominent Canadians yesterday Wis
tied Cramps shipyard and made thor
ough inspection of the big plant. The
visitors are touring the United States
for the purpose Of investigating the
methods of American shipbuilders. The
party includes George Robertson, ex-
mayor of St John; Louis Coste, domin-
ion government engineer; DIR. William
Christie, chairman of the board of works
at st. John; Alderman Robert Maxwell,
John ii. Thompson, leading shipbuilder
Of the port, and Richmond Gushing.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18
HOTEL WEAVER,
II kNEA VED Drni

II T.. a. WEA VEK, Proprietor.
This hotel, formerly the Lawrence
House, has undergone a complete change,
and is now furnished with al, the mod
ern improvements. Heated and lighted
throughout with natural gas, bathrooms,
hot and cold water, etc. The comforts OF
guests never neglected.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18

I,UREST LODGE, No. lsi, A. q. U. W,
L Meets every Friday evening in, ,A.O.U.
w. Hall, Tionrsta.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-12-18
A. F. OF |. MASSMEETING.
Less Than Hundred Laborers Answered
the Call at san Juan.

the Call at san Juan.
SAN JUAN. L. r., Dec. 17.-Less than
hundred laborers answered the call
from u local committee of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor to attend mass
meeting here. The sllmnCss of the at
tendance was evidently due to the order
OF the court declaring the organization
Illegal \ more respectable assemblage
OF working people was never seen in
this part of the world. The meeting
was peaceful and only mild addresses
were made Santiago Iglesias, president
Of the federation of workmen of Porto
Rico, explained the object Of his visit
here, and it was resolved to petition
Gov. Hunt, when that official returns to
San Juan, to use his influence to bring
about the removal of the two native
Judges of the district court and appoint
Americans in their places. With the Pc
tition will be filed a charge Of political
bias and prejudice. 1t was also decided
to ignore the ruling of the court. dis
solving the Federation Iibre, or local
organization. Those present at the meet
ing were mostly delegates from local
unions, cigarmakers, masons. carpenters,
longshoremen etc. The meeting con-
hrmed the resolution adopted some time
ago to affiliate the local organization
with the American Federation of Labor.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-28
one WAY of Getting Even.

"There is a fellow in our Office who Is
a chronic borrower" said young man
employed in large Market street es-
Enlistment recently. Gle got into
nearly everybody in the place before
we oil made up our minds to stop lend
ing. He has owed me 50 for nearly
year, but I'm nearly square, although
he has never paid me penny of it.
That sounds queer, but it is the truth.
I'll tell you how I've worked it.
"Every once in awhile one of the fell
lows will say, I'm going to make So
and-so give me what he owes me next
pay day or know the reason why
That's my chance, and casually re-
mark. III bet you a quarter you don't
get it. Usually the fellow takes me
up, and when pay day comes he loses
his bet. for So-and-so never pays In
small bets of quarters and dimes,
luncheons and cigars have nearly got
back the amount originally loaned to
the chronic borrower" - Philadelphia
Record.