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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-22

nified an intention0to become sub
scribers as soon as they can get ser
vice in all three cities.
Many Visit Exchange.
Saturday evening the new exchange
building was seen and admired by a
crowd of several thousand people who
braved the mud and bad weather in
order to avail themselves of the priv
leges afforded by the public opening
to- examine the plant. The opening
was advertised to take place from I
to 9, but it was in reality continued
till after 10 o'clock. The employees of
the office were at their places of duty
to explain the nature of the different
appliances TO the curious and a man
dolin orchestra discoursed n concert
program while the people were com
ing and going.
Manager ). w. Fitzgerald will have
personal charge of the local exchange.
while ii. Daudistel il superintendent
of construction. Harry Snyder is
chief clerk and cashier and Miss Flor
ence Fox is chief operator. All the 10
operators now employed are expert
enced and nearly all of them were
formerly in the employ of the Central
Union company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-22
COST OF THE BOER WAR.
Latest Calculation Pieces 1t mt Owe
n million Dollars.

Latest Calculation Places 1t mt Over
n Billion Dollars.
The latest calculation made by taG
British war office shows that the cost
of the Boer war was in round figures,
E240, 100000 (S1.2OO, OO0,O00y, says the
the New York Commercial Advertiser.
The pay account was EOS, IFS. 800; med
ical service, E2.G46.G00; militia pay,
&c. 101 600; yeomanry pay, f519,020:
volunteer corps pay, t2,96S,20O: trans
ports and remounts, Fol. al 800; pro
visions and forage, E54, 423, 500; cloth
ing, E13, 756, 700; warlike stores, f3I,-
10000; works, fS,25S,0S3: military
education. E371, 800; miscellaneous eff
fective charges, fTS2, 630; war office,
e64O, 800: noneffective charges for Off
GERS, f5.561, 800; for men. $3.50, $40.
and approximation and compensation
charges. E374,TO0, making total ex-
penditure of 42,34O.G92.
1t has been calculated that each one
of the $4,000 men employed in the
war received an average compensation
of E19T. and. allowing 600 100000 for
transportation, with the hypothesis
that 100000 horses were shipped to
South Africa, it cost fS4 to take one
man and his horse out and back. On
the same basis it works out that f11
was spent to maintain each man and
his horse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-22
TWO PHONES WORKING
Union Electric Company Has
Local Exchange in Opera
ton.
500 INSTRUMENTS ARE CONNECTED
Large Crowd of People Inspects the
Building Saturday
Evening.

! The local exchange of the Union
Electric Telephone d Telegraph com
| pany was opened for business at
O'Clock this morning with about 500
subscribers connected. From the be-
ginning calls came in rapidly and dur
ing the day a large ma iority of the
telephone users of the city took ocSa-
sion To at least make trial of the
system. The service is good. though
the fact that but little over half the
subscribers whose names appear in
the directories are connected with the
switchboard at present will prevent
the lines being generally used for
business purposes for some days to
como.
Tho opening of Il second system in
cidentally brought home to some of
the subscribers the disadvantages of
having two Instruments to look after
instead of one. This was particularly
true where the two are placed close
together and confusion was occasion
ed by the two bells. As soon as the
subscribers learn TO distinguish be
tween the two tones of the bells this
difficulty Will of course be Obviated.
Then when calls came in on both
lines at once another predicament.
was presented. On tht other hand.
the party who had two instruments
founu that when one line was busy"
there was some satisfaction in turn
ing f. the other instead of inpatient
~ waiting il out.
temporary Directories Issued.
The temporary directories that
have been furnished the subscribers
of the new company contain about
900 names of Rock Island parties. If
the connection has not been complet-
ed The person who calls viii be so in
formed. the switchboardS being so ar
ranged that the operators know at a
glance that the number called is not
available. The permanent directory
will not be issued till the systems in
the three cities are working. and that
viii probably not be for over month.
The Moline system Will be opened in
about two weeks, and that in Daven-
port sometime in January. The per-
manent directory will contain the
names of at least 1000 subscribers in
this city, a large number having sig
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-22
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure

Digests all classes of food, tones and
strengthens the stomach and diges-
tive organs, cures dyspepsia and indi-
gestion, stomach troubles, and makes
rich, red blood, health and strength.
Kodol rebuilds worn out tissues, pur-
ifies, strengthens and sweetens the
stomach. Gov. G. w. Atkinson, of
West Virginia, says: 81 have used a
number of bottles of Kodol and have
found it to be a very effective and,
indeed, a powerful remedy for stom-
ach ailments. 1 recommend it to my
friends"
Harper House pharmacy; A. j..
Riess drug store, corner Seventh ave-
nue. and Twenty-seventh street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-22
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.

TodaY's Quotations Oh Provisions, Live
stock. Feed and Fuel
Rock Island, Dec. 22-Following are the
quotations on the local market:
Provisions.
Butter-Creamery 2S1Ic. d airy 23c.
Eggs-Fresh 24c; packed 21c.
Live poultry-Sprlng cnlCkens &c per
pound, hens SC per pound, ducks &c, turkeys
l2c, geese SC.
Observation-Disclosures 5c to 4Oc.
Fruft-Apples soc to 75c per busheL
Live Stock.
Cattle-Steers A.50 to Is 50. cows and
heifers a. 90 to $3.50. calves f4.50 to $500.
Hogs-Mixed and butchers a. so to GO 90
Sheep-Yearlings or over, per cwt. ~ 90 to
a co. Lambs per head $500 to $500.
Feed and Fuel.
Grain-Corn 401143c; oats, soc to 35c.
Forage-Timothy hay Sl1 to S13, prairie
$40 to sII, baled prairie 90, baled timothy sl2,
straw, $3.50
WOODLAND, per load $500.
Coal-Lump, per bushel lac, slack, per
bushelec.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-22

Let me say | have used Ely's Cream
Balm for catarrh and can thoroughly
recommend it for what it claims.
Very truly. Rev) II. w. Hathaway,
Eliza beth. y. j.
| tried Ely's Cream Balm and to all
appearances am cured Of catarrh.
The terrible headaches from which |
long suffered are gone.-W. II. Hitch
cock, late major. L. s. Vol. and y. a.
Gen. Buffalo, y. Y.
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggists at so cents
or mailed by. Ely Brothers, Sc Warren
ST.. New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-22
TODAY'S MARKETS

Chicago, Dec. 22-Fonowing' are the open
ing. highest, lowest and closing quotations
IN today's markets:
Wheat.
R %ay 20: 77st&: - ~ ~ ~
July, 74Il; 74aS; 74}5; 7I14.
Corn.
Dec, I55s-: Az; IS. i5l4.
Jan. 45Is; 451s. 442s; 44zs
May, 432s-; 431s-; 43]4 1879.
Oats.
Dec, 314i; SEA; 3Iss: 81.
May. S37s: a3ys: SS19: 333s-.
July, S214 1928; S21s; 329s.
Pork.
Jan, $780, 1857: 1850: 1856
May, 1902 IS Is; 1900: 1918.
Lard
Dec, 10 %: 1913: 10 y: 10 ..
Jan. s.: So: 81; SO
May, rs; 937; 8. p; 9.37.
Ribs
Jan. s.47. "a: $40: s47
May, 50; g 81; $50: S..
Rye, Dec. 1871 May 5111b, 52s: fax. cash. n
w. 1-23. 5. W. LIS. Dec. lis May l.22b, Is21ss;
timothy. Jan. 4.25.
accepts today: Wheat so, corn 413. oaIs
279; hogs $4,000; cattle 1900 sheep 1900.
Hogs at Kansas City 1000, cattle 5000;
hogs at Omaha $500, cattle 2,50e
hog market opened strong.
Light, s5eOG6 10; mixed and butch
ers. e59146 30; good heavy, e5-95G655; rough
Cattle marEer opened strong to ice higher.
Union stock yards $40 a. m.
hog market opened 81 higher.
Light, s. 60G6.l5; mixed and butchers, e5 SO
@6.52; good heavy, S6 00G6.55 rough heavy,
&c 0016.25.
Cattle market opened 1O7I5c higher.
Beeves S3.151L690 cows and heiIers Sl.250
4.75, Texas steers 50 5OG4 80, stockers and
feeders s. 20G54.50.
Sheep market strong and higher.
Hog market closed for best steady. 9TH
ers slow and weak
Light, IS. go g6.2U: mixed and butchers, Is 90
16.52; good heavy, t6.CO96.55; rough heavy.
e6.0Jd6.25.
Cattle market closed IO025c higher.
Sheep market closed strong.
Estimated receipts Tuesday: Wheat 40,
corn 5S5. oats $40. hogs $1,000
Visible supply of grain: Wheat increased
665,0O0 bushels, corn increased $4,000 BUSH
els, oats decreased $4,000 bushels
New York Stocks.
New York. Dec. 22-The following are the
closing quotations on the New York stock
exchange:
SO. Pacific 6414, sugar 1893. c. A. com SO,
gas 102. Penna. 1854. B. & o. 9916. G. r. I. &
p com 43& Q. M St p 1853, Manhattan 1853
Pacific Mail 1914. Atchison com. s3al, w. u
Tel. Co. S91s, N. Y. Central 1875. l.. & N.
1888, B., R. T. 65% Rdg com. e69I. leather
com. 1874, copper 500. Atchison pfd. 99I4, U.
:. Steel pfd IS, u Steel common 35%
Missouri Pacific 1909, Union Pacific common
991s coal and iron 81. Erie common 345,
Wabash pfd 42h. Can Pacific 1907, Republic
Steel common 1873, Republic Steel pfd. 76al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-22
Warning. warning

Beware of substitutes offered by
INSCRIPTIONS dealers in place of Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar, Foley's Kidney
Cure and Banner Salve. Dishonest
dealers for a little extra profit will
try to palm off worthless prepare
tons in place of these valuable medi-
cines that have stood the test of
years, and thus jeopardize the lives
of their victims. For sale by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-22
TALES OF THEATRE

"A Hoosier Daisy" given at the IL
linOiS Saturday afternoon and night.
might do at Bishop Hill and Carbon
Cliff, but not in city where the peo-
pie are accustomed to standard at
fractions. Miss Clifton. in the title
role, displayed some cleverncSs.
The Jordan Dramatic company fill
ed in at the Illinois last night in place
of the Over the Fence company,
which failed to make connections.
"Our Boy Jack was the bill present
ed. The audience was large and en-
ioyed the performance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-22
Merry
KriSrllaS

cannot work well in your kitchen
nor do justice to your ia
BILE without full power to draw
upon a first class grocery for'ne-
cessities, as we'll as all delicacies.
We have them in abundance. and
within the buying reach of all.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-22
Happy Hooligan

is coming to he truly happy for
once because the Widder Smith
gave him some money along with
her admiration, and advised him to
buy his Xmas dinner at our store.
He gets so much for so little mon
ey that we had to tell the police
not to arrest him for Il thief when
going home with his turkey, etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-22
Coughs. Colds and Consultation.

Few people realize when taking
cough medicines other than Foley's
Honey and Tar, that they contain
opiates which are constipating, be-
sides being unsafe, particularly for
children. Foley's Honey and Tar
contains no opiates, is safe and sure
and will not constipate. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-22
Foxy Grandpa

was never more foxy in his life as
when he walked into our store to
get a supply for a merry Christ
mas dinner for those miscellaneous
boys.
Now you should join the popular
procession and be in line to buy
your Christmas dinner at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-22
Gloomy Gus

gets the best in every miN-up and
it costs him hardly the effort. He
is going To procure his Christmas
dinner from our store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-22
Mamma
katzenjammer

is going to give her kids a big
NmaS feast, ana she threw up her
hands and said vat ISIS" when she
endeavored to choose from our
large assortment of sweet meats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-22

Tri-City lodge. No. 1873, Switchmen's
Union of North America, as meet
ing held yesterday at Krell 4 Maths
hall elected officers for the year as
follows:
Past Master-G. w. Stanton.
MaSter-Ira McCluskey.
Vice MaStcr-.A. j. Larkius.
Treasurer-M Gstettenbauer.
Secretarv-R. {. Reeves.
Board of Directors-J. \. Bender.
r. ANelSOn. Dan Lawler.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-22

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-22
KNIGHTS ORGANIZED
Island City Tent of Modern Mac
cabees Instituted Satur.
day Night.
ELECTED AND INSTALLED
First to Be Established in State of
Illinois Outside of
Chicago.

| The first tent of the knights of the
| Modern Macca bees to be instituted in
the state west of Chicago was
brought into existence Saturday ev-
cning at Odd Fellows hall in this
| city. The name of the new Or@aniZa-
| ton, which has over forty charter
members, is Island City tent. The
number has not yet been assigned.
The organization was perfected
through the efforts of Deputy Organ
izers Alberts. of MarshaIltown. Iowa.
and Gardner. of Port Huron. Mich,
the home of the society, who had
charge of the ceremonies.
The Knights of the Modern Macca-
bees and the Knights of the Nacca-
bees have for years been rival organ
izations in Michigan, where both
were originated, but the former has
not I'LL recently attempted to go out
side OF the state. Some twenty tents
of She Modern Maccabees have now
been instituted in Chicago and the
deputy organizers at work here will
shortly establish tents in Moline and
Davenport.
Following are the officers elected
and installed Saturday evening:
Past Commanders. F. Godfrey.
Commander-M. Il. Stevens.
Lieutenant Commander-D. j. Webb.
Record Keeper-D. Il. McFarlane.
Finance Keeper-C. G. Pinkerton.
Chaplain. ID. Bollman.
Physician ID. Paul.
Sergeant-W. NJ. Walker.
Master-atArms-B Corken.
First Man of Guard-C. Church.
Second Man of Guard-Gcorge Blcu-
ef.
SentineI-S. \. Grove.
pirL stt-G Il Harris
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-12-22
switchmen Have Election.

Sentinel-S. \. Grove.
Pickctt-C. +. Harris.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-14
AT ELECTION
Mr. Arbuckle Went Through
 Dawson Campaign.

c. N. Arbuekle and wife arrived on last nights train and registered at the Fifth Avenue. Mr. Arbuekle Is a well-known local ploteer newspaper man. being editor Of the Bennett Sun and the White Hotse Star, under Mir SeharshmidtS regime. Ar. ArSuekle Is now foreman of the mechanical department Of the DIw"On Nugget. He Is on his way to Seattle and the states Tor a vacation trip and will re- turn to the field of his lahors before the lee reaks. He left Dawson the day after the election and gives a very graphic deserlp- ton of the exciting incidents that tan Spired during the pioneer Yukon electoral campaign. Dawson, says MT. Arbuckle, will be shom of about all of its more rest less population when the season advances, as there will be a great exodus to the Kov' ukuk. The stampede to the Stewart river creeks Is still going on, and quite string of muShsrs was seen between White river and Stewart river roldhouses. Most of them wsle going to Henderson and Thistle ciesks.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-14
A ror,urIpg Suggestion.

The doomed man shuddered. There will be no music when I march to the scafioldT' he asked anxlously.
 They reassurcd him.
 "There was a march played when l was married" be muttered. "I-l could not bear to be reminded of thatg'-New York Press.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-14
Neither Confirmed or Denied

The umor that has been circulating about steamboat Tow to the effect that the steamer Humboldt had been purchased bv the Alaska Steamship C., Is neither con- hrmei of denied by the ofhtsr. oi that cor poTatlon.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-14
PERSONAL MENTION

MS. Bowen Sm.'r. wife 70 pr0miten, S,ewli, river mic--. md daughter, cane out on hst nights ;riin luI Is registered at the Fifth Avenue. They lrc 's'GTni. E Co thei home in the aast.
 -O- J. F.. MlGtaih Is assisting A. A. Bass in elnvlssIng the ci,v tor the AllSka'Iukcn Directory Co.
 wm. Leslie Is a, Hiinss mixing reliy Co drive riieS,
 -o- Rober, w. Jennings will go Co Juoelu on the Dolphin to attend Co legal business.
 -o- Frank BishopricS is eNcstied Co return on the Dolphin.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-14
Fl,Rd Not Gniltv.

Kaustv, the ludi n who was arrested Wsdnssdav night by Marshal Sao,k for beating his wife with an az ileware bucket was srlaigued before Commissioner Rogers yesterday m ming. He plead moi guilty and will be iiled jo,Iy.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-14
The Voice Of Envy.

Upson-They say Miss Muchcash has rented a Cat.
 Downes tone of the reJecteO-only rentedi I heard she'd married him.- Kansas City Independent.
 Each In Ills own Field.
 Papa-Scc that spider, my boy, spin t'ng his web. Is it not wonderful? Do you reflect that. try as he may. no man could spin that web?
 Johnny-What of itt See me spin this top! Do you reflect, try as he may, no spider could spin this top?
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-14
Hnrd Lncl,.

"Whats the trouble. CrTsus? You seem as if you were in hard luck"
 Crpgus-Hard enough, Think of it. There I spend small fortune on my daughter studying medicine. and she marrics her first patient.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-14
Arc You Going to No no,

Then get the latest rciic bls nap Of tho Koyukuk. Blue Stone, ''orncil City, Nome. Port Clarence and Cooper River Mining districts. Price. J0 cclts. Issued by the Seattle Daily Tlmes. Sent on re- celpt Of price. u
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-14
The Difference.

wilHe-Pa, what's the difference be- tween insurance" and "assuranceT
 Pa-well. the latter Is what the agent has. and the former Is what he tries to sell you.-Phlladelphla Press.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-14
STEAMERS DUE IN PORT

The Seattle Bohemian Draught Beer Is the best and most expensive draught beer made in Seattle For sale at the Sc. attle Saloon. corner State and Sixth ave nue.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-14

The hardest thing on earth is to act pleased when you are disappointed Atchison Globe.
 Flne watch repairing at P. F Kern's.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-14

Some folks never git over the child ish ways. Ye kin always depend on it that they're in mischief when they're quiet Philadelphia Record.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-14
The time to advertise IS all the lime.

All kinds of-soft drinks and Seattle Ex- port Beer at B. B. Bottling G., Fifth Avenue. opposite Fifth Avenue Hotel
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-14

lt Is the continual pounding away keeping everlaStinglv at it-that brings success in advertising,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-14

Bl nk books, office supplies; lowest prices in Alaska. Bakers Book Store.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-14
Dolphin Due Today

The White Flv.r Dolphin Is due in port any hour She left Seattle on the evening of the ioin, and should m ke d good 'un North, being just fresh from the boiler makers and ship carpenters hands.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-14

The Daily Alaskan's facilities for doing iJb work are ';neXeelled.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-14

"All the news that's fit to print" pub lshed in the Daily Alaskan Send in vour now. Phone TO.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-14

Fresh milk X Irelm from the Skigwly Pioneer Dairy at Cheilanter's, s'h Ave.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-14

The advertising toumnS oi the Dlily Alaskan are the peoples eN,hang. mart.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-02-14

Belle Of Lexington WhIskey-elghi years old-just out of government bond. and Three Crown Diamond Malt whls- key-strictly pure-at the Seattle Saloon
The Jasper news., 1902-03-06
COUNTY FARMERS SCHOOL s
A New Departure lr This Line
In New YORK.

From The Kansas City journal.
A member Of the New York assembly
has introduced u bill which will
provide for the establishment Of count,
schools Of agriculture and domestic
economy, and the rropos'd measure
seems TO be looked upon with considera-
bic favor. 1t has the Endorsement and
the unequivocal support Of the state
agricultural department, and ex-
prcssious OF approval have been freely
given 10y influential city members as
well as Ivy those representing rural
constituencies.
The proposal " the New York man is
not that such schools as be fnvors shall
be saddird on communities that do not
want them. Under the provisions OF
The bill the question as To- whether or no
any county shall have one is to be LEFT
wholly tu local determination. II is "a
muttrr for decision by the board OF
supervisors, undstha latter, IL IS 70 be
taken for granted, would be guided IN
their action by the wishc. Of the tax
tayors. Under such circumstances it
Is unlikely that bufdcnsone OUTCOME
would follow the enacturn, Of ,ha pro
irc,ed mp.s sue, even though the ex.
ppriment from an eduntiouai point OF
view should fail to meet the highest x
pcctatioLs Of its sanguino projectors.
But there is small reason TO fear tha
t. @ suggested innovation would not
prove Advantageous 10 those for whose
benefit it is intended, The genuine
worth Of agric lltur q schools such as
adorn the educational system OF many
of tho states is NJ longer subject to
question. 1ho.day Of Libes and ie"rs at
"ScicnIi.ic farmers has passed. Results
,oIaI, gnl resul.s have shown it 20 BE-
a fact, t,Deyoud dispute tlas in the cotn
biuatiln f Irariical md theoretical in
s.ruction IN farming and lis kindred
branches such as she up.to-daie agrl.
cultural school provide is to he found
tnr truiuiog that produces the ideal
farmer. Watcher or not couuty.'chopls
II similar yurpurt with their necessarily
uurruw,, ir.u and less complete equip
mrut would prove Irnportiouaiei!
beneficial and effective can hardly be
furctold. The New York advocates of
the plan evidently thuE they would.
Their effort to cooyin"c the legislature
that Il eirl scheme is a feasible aud
desirable one viii b" watched with
considerable interest throughout the
couE,ry anyway.
The Jasper news., 1902-03-06

For the Biennial meeting Knights Of
Pythias, san Francisco, Cal, August
l2th 10 18th, 1902. the Mo puc, will sell
round trip tickets to either San Fran
cisco or Los Angeles on August 81 to sth
Inclusive, with final return limit Of yep
tcmber 30, at Sl5.5j.
For Imperial Council Mobiles Of Mys-
tic Shrine, San Francisco, Cal, June 10
To II, round trip s45,1j. Tickets sold
on June to :, return limit July 81
Convention Of Federation Of Women 5
Clubs, Los Angeles, Cal, May ! to S.
round trip rate Of s41,5j. Tickets sold
April - to y, return limit June p.
Special colonist5' one way rate to
Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, Spokane and
Intermediate points S27Ol. Points in
Idaho and Montana. SIl.j5. tickets on
sale every day during months Of March
and April,
Special one way, second class colonists
tickets TO Los Angeles, Cal, every day
during Msrch and April.
Colouists tickets to points in Califor-
nia will be sold at $3.50 during the
months Of March and April.
For further particulars call at depot
MRs. A. q. BAKER, Agent.
The Jasper news., 1902-03-06
HE TALKED TOO MUCH.
An Esrom Mans Experience At
Carthage.

From The Press.
An amusing instance Of the evils Of
talking too much took plnck in Garth
age yesterday afternoon, and the victim,
a young man frcm Esrom, Mo, admits
that il ho had ha loss to say he would
have had smoother sailing.
Remarks which he made to several in
a free aud easy vein with reference to-
his proximity to smallpox led to the ru-
port being started that he had the dis
ease. soon the young man succeeded in
convincing the bluccoat that be was not
guilty Of being sick, aud laughing at
locks ard bars he pro"e 'ded to the
Missouri Pacific depot only to fiud that
his reputation had preceded him and
that he would moi bop rmiue1 to yet ON
a'Mo. pac.. train till doctor had c'rti-
tied that ne was all right Accordingly
physician was summoned, who after
booking thcyvung man over declared
him to be sound and i'll right, lie was
tLcn permitted to roam whore he chose
and tool, the north bound local freight
for bis home at Esrom,
Before going, however, hc lcit tho fol-
lowing signed statcmcAt Tor the Press;
being short Of siuul change aud not
wisha. TO bcolk a bill /, the writ,r,
stepped into a paint shop aud offered TO
sell my putty knilc and joking remarked