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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29

and chattels on household
goods. horses. cattle. buggies, wagons,
pianos, etc. without removal. Very rea-
sonable and quick. Do not get a loan
until you see me. for with 20 years eXper-
fence L positively can save you money. l
jewelry, hardware. musical inStrume ntS,
bicycle clothing, silks, in fact any article
OF value. Now listen. Having one OF the
largest, CIeaneSt, neatest aud best kept
Illinois, I am always ready to buy your
goods Now don't think because you have
a swell lot of furniture that they are too
nice for me, for / am a second hand
pay more and sell for less than anyone in
the business. Give me a chance and will
prove il to you, so l cordially invite one
and all to call and get acquainted. Fur
Their, if l can't trade with you will sell
our goods for small commission, or store
them Tor you. Then again, / will pay a good
round price tor old gold and silver. old
coins, will also pay cash for good gentle
mems second hand clothing or ladies'
silks, feathers. furs, books, eJc. Yes, I
for large sign on store. Open every eve
ming until O'Clock; Saturdays. 10 O'Clock.
All business strictly private and COntideu-
tial This is my number, 1923 Second ave
bargains in diamonds, as we II axe spe-
Cialty of the diamond business. See here,
now. every body knows where The Argus
once is in Rock Island. Well am directly
across the street j. JONES.
SPECIAL-Just because you live IN Dav-
export or Moline doesn't signify anything.
Now how long does it take you to step to
telephone? I wish 1 could make dollar
or two every time went to the phone
that would he good enough for me. Jones
second hand old phone is % union. 1923
Second avenue. Also short loans on real
estate and houses for rent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
For Observation-Disclosures,

FOR SALE-Three secondhand, freproot
safes of d fferent sizes. standard m ke
For particulars inquire of or address John
Palmer, in care of Hotel Harms.
FOR SALE-A fine 3-karet, white blue dia-
mond for $3.50 If taken at once. Also bar
gains in other diamonds jewelry and all
kinds of unredeemed goods. Siegels pawn
brown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
1NFoRMATIoN BUREAU.

PARTIES desiring domestics, cooks, nurse
girls or washerwomen can be provided by
calling or addressing 5l2 Sixteenth street
New Phone $685.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
rHn rnAurr.rns. nIr,nr.

NHICAGJ RICK ISLAND
WITH59fSt3fE ~ & Pacific RSuwRy-Tick-
NlliAklllllIN cts can be purchased as City
EAHNSffTE Ticket once 1913 Second ave
80 S1S2llHA nue. or C, r. L & P. depot
@WS Filth avenue foot of Thirty
lrst stleek Peoria branch depot foot OF
~ g ltietn street. Phone West 1923, West
14S3 Frank z PlumEOsr c. p. A.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
HrArrNe AND P1IJMRINe.

CHANNON, PERRY & COMMUNICATING
and plumbing along scientific and sani-
tary lines. Careful and skilled workmen.
Prompt attention. ia West Seventeenth
street. Phone 114S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
LAUNDRIES.

ROCK ISLAND STEAM LAUNDRY-Baurs
field & Sexton, proprleLors. Fine finish and
quick service. 1914 Third avenue Phone
west 1898.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
CARD DE THANKS.

~O~-~~O~~-~O~~~~~O~O~O~~
MIR AND MRS. J. w. 6ERBERT wish to
thank all friends who in any way eX-
pressed their sympathy in the loss or the ir
son wesley. and 70 the odd Fellows for
their attention aud services a the funeral;
lSo for floral tributes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29

LAS VEGAS HOT SPRINGS-Located e767
feet above the sea. All the year round re-
sort. A perfect place for rest. For partic-
ulars address DR.. Daniel S. Perkins, Medi-
Cal Director. Las Vegas. n NJ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
HOTELS AND RESORTS.

~~~~~~C~>~~-~>(->|-|o
GRAND HOTEL-Famous Colfax minerA
springs Offers best accom- modations al
reasonable prices. Address William Frey
Colfax, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
EDUCATIONAL,

AUGt -STANA COLLEGE-Business depart
ment. a thorough business training given
for entry into commercial lite. Terms
reasonable Apply at Augustana college.
VILLA DE CHANTAL-A home school for
girls conducted by the Sisters of the Visi-
tation. Rudimentary and higher branches
and all polite mplishmeEts taught.
Rock Islaud.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
RAINS

& invOn, UubuDuS, SG 4 sul.
Milwaukee Al d Chicago J..
Elgin ana Oh c ago IS. W
Linn ted 1850 -.....-.-....
Muscatinr, Washington, Kan
sas City. q. ". Limi se >
MUseatine, " aShington Kan
SaS City 1890 -----
Fulton. Savanna, EigIo, Chi
SHEO.
Omaha Sioux City, Chicag
and Milwaukee ....
Muscatine, washington, OF
tumW
Fulton, Savanna, Dubuque
Clinton. Cedar Rapids. Oh a
ha, FreepoTt ......
Mna1v tnaftu avCanr -,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
MISCELLANEOUS,


-~~O~~O~~~~~~-~~~~~~~-~~
IF YOU WANT to buy, sell, trade or rent
anything, engage helpOr secure a situation
the Mail is the one paper in Moline that can
DO 1t for you. Mail wants are popular and
Mail wants bring results. One-half cent
per word is the price to all alike, cash in
advance. 2-cent stamps will do. Evening
and Saturday Mail. Moline Ill
DIR. G. r RAYMONDS Monthly Regulator
has brought happiness to hundreds of anx-
ious women; no pain. no danger no inter
ference with work; relief guaranteed to
days; have never had single failure; all
letters truthfully and conhdentially ans
wered. Price ~ by mail. Obtained only
at Behlke's Pharmacy. 441 State street, chi
CagO
wANTED-Th Tri-City Plating works is
now located in Rock Island and solicits the
patronage OF all VINO want first-class plat
ing done. Gold, silver, nickel and brass,
also the celebrated Royal silver. All kinds
of table ware, jewelry, bicycle parts, parts
of sewing machines; in fact everything
nee ded to be replated and repolished. All
Work guarantv ed. Charges reasonable.
At present orders tor work to be left at
427 Forty-fifth street New telephone 1857.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

q. j. TOHER s. CO.-Brokers, Davenport.
Stocks. grain, provisions, cotton. Prtva1e
wire to New York and Chicago. offices
100 Main stl eet. Telephone 407.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29

FOUND "A small gold locket containing a
child's picture Finder can have same by
identifying 1t at this once.
LOST-Martin collarette, in the business
portion of the city. Dec. "a. Return to 242S
Seventh avenue and be rewarded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29

GEORGE Il. SIDWELL & CO-Commission
merchants. Grain, hay and provisions
Members OF the Chicago board of trade
and Chicago Stock exchange. Established
IS years. No. $40 and 543 Rialto building
Long distance phone, Harrison 26oe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
TRAINS.


ROCK ISLAND AND PEORIA DIVISION.
Trains leave Twentieth street station. Main
line trains start from main depot on Fifth
venue minutes IN advance of time given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
MONEY TOLOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN on real estate security at
lowest rates. Marion Z. Sweeney, attor.
ney, rooms 1886, Mitchell & Lynde build
ing, Rock Island.
MONEY TO LOAN-Iu any amount, on any
kind of security. Also choice property tor
sale or rent. W. L Coyne. $50 Seventeenth
street, up stairs.
WE make a specially CT ioaniug money on
household goods, horses wagons, etc,
without removal and in a quiet way. Call
on Us for quick loans. Fidelity Loan COM
pany, Room 3S. Mitchell Lynde block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
LOST AND FOUND


LOST-Two keys in Illinois theatre or on
Second avenue. Reward for their return
to Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29

GOLDSMITH s. MCKEE insurance agency,
Peoples National bank building. Rock
Island, Ill Represent only hrst-class com
panics. writing fire, tornado. plate glass
liability, burglary, accident and health
insurance. All policies issued upon the
latest plans and most liberal conditions
Surety bonds furnished through the Amer
lean Bonding company, of Baltimore, Md.
Open every Wednesday and Saturday
nights.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29

WE WILL BOND YOU-Executors, admin
tstratOrs, guardians, trustees, trustees or
any kind of judicial bonds: lodge and So
ciety of1CerS; city, state or L. =. govern
ment oniCiais; contractors; positions of
trust; in fact, any kind of bond you want
Except bail bonds). Terms reasonable
Hayes & CIeaveland, resident managers,
Fidelity and Deposit company, of Mary
land.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29

Rest rooms at 1855 Third avenue, near Y.
NJ. G. A. building. Good home cooked DIN
ner from IL 80 to 2. Supper Saturday only
from to p. m. We exist for accommo
dation, not profit. Rooms open all day to
ladies for rest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29

FOR RENT-A five, six and eight-room
house. Inquire OF w. c. Maucker, Masonic
Temple.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
TRAINS.

81. Louis, SprIngnCIo,
GA!eshurg, Peoria and
Quincy ......... 1000 am % % at
Chicago .... .-'DU. 20 So am 70 IS am
81 LOUIS, K 2nsas City,
coass e.......'.. -. s'7:.O pm q Is pm
ternaedisse ........... "a: 0 pm +7I5 pra
D ISa2ue, Clinton, Lib
Crosse, St. Paul, MINI
End 4. " .-.-.... Sec. sS7:An ON IS 20 am
Clinton, Dubuque, ...-... f7:20 am i6 - pun
U.nso and lntermeusbe s*1 - am &c - on
= stop at mock Islana % minutes for meals,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29

FOR SALE-A snap if taken at once, a
5-room cottage, nearly new, with one acre
of rich ground good barn and other out
buildings good we'll and concrete side
walks, plenty of fruit trees, one block
from street car line. Address 0. H. Hand,
I22 Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29

FOR RENT-A Broom house on Forty-sec-
ond street. Apply at AS Forty'toprth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
MULTIPLICATION

by young man as
drdughtSman or superi ntendent's assist
ant Can furnish samples of drawings if
desired. Best of references. Address c.
w. Fleming. KeoSauqra, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29

FOR SALE-Cheap If taken at once, good
paving fruit and cigar stand in good loca-
ton. Rent, $50 per month. Address IF IL
This ONCE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
FOR sALE-CITY PROPERTY.

FOR RENT-Extra good barn at III Seven
Ieenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29

FOR SALE-Oue corner and one adjoining
lot. corner of Eighteenth avenue and
bargain if taken at once. Apply at sos
Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29

WANTED-I,OOO people TO use Cincho Relief
Tonic. positive cure for diarrhoea and
cramps. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29

PLEASANT T. COX-Real estate and insur-
ance. Old fire companies represented.
Your patronage solicited Phone Union
63. once over Thomas drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
INSURANCE.

INSURANCE on dwellings and household
goods a specially. Oldest and best COM
panies, lowest rates. G. r. Chamberli
Mitchell & Lynde block. Phone 1880.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29

HAYES s. CLEAVELAND - The pioneer
agency. Old time and fire tested compa-
MES. Fire, lightning, plate glass, tornado,
accident. life, or almost any form OF risk.
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29

FOR SALE-Best bargains In lots on Twen-
ty-dtth street and Tenth avenue If taken
al once. Easy payments. Inquire Reidy
Bros.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29

FOR RENT-A steam heated fiat in the
MauCker huildiI 6 and two broom cot
tageS. Inquire w. c. Maucker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29


FOR SALE-A fO-room house in good repai
A bargain. Inquire at 7lg Fourth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29

N =, o 80 - - 81 -
street. opposite Union once. Telephone
new 1898.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29

.. estop at MOCK isiapo 20 minutes for meals,
sT1~ilu +Dailv eNcsnt SUNDAY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29

TORNADO INSURANCE-Rates for city
property 20 cents per S10O one year, 40 cents
per eI0O three years, So cents per t100 i've
years Call or address c. R. Chamberlin
Agent, Mitchell q Lynde building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29

FOR SALE-A hve-room house, cheap
taken soon. Inquire at 1881 Eighth avenu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29

FOR SALE-Two remaining east front lots
In the Dart Twenty-second street addition
For terms inquire of r. S. Dart, jackson q
Hurst's ONCE, Masonic temple.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08

helped them to firm foothold on
the gangway. A moment later, a
big, sunburned man held in his arms
his brave, beautiful daughter.
"Oh, papa, are you sure you are
not hurt, or sick, or anything"
asked Miss Helen, rather indefinitely,
as she stepped back for an instant
and through joyous tears looked into
her fathers rugged and happy face.
do look sick, my pet?" laughed
Mr.. Carmody. ST never felt better
In my life. We are all in splendid
health. This seems too good to be
true"
But it is true, papa; it cannot be
dream, even though it seems like
one," said Miss Helen, her voice
trembling with rapture. ooh, papa, I
was afraid I should never see YOU
again. I could dance for JOY. But,
papa dear, we must not be selfish
You must meet these splendid men
who have worked so earnestly for
your rescue"
"So you do not take all the credit
for the discovery Of your old papa
Eth, pet?"
'Not particle of it!' exclaimed
Helen. 'All did was to hope and
pray and trust that God would be
good"
"You are brave little girl" said
Mr.. Carmody. s'To whom are we in
debted for this splendid service? All,
here is Mr.. Chalmers! How do YOU
do, Mr.. Chalmers? Am I to thank
you for this reunion with my dear
daughter?"
''Not at ALL" said Mr.. Chalmers, as
.hS shook hands cordially with the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08
HER "YARBn TEA.
The Old Lady's Praise of the Young
Doctors Medicine Hardly Sat-
listed Him.

DR.. Chase has not long had the
privilege of writing IN. D." after his
name, which may account for his be-
lief in the correctness of his own
theories. He is fond of experiment.
ing with new drugs, and has sturdy
faith in his own methods and his own
prescriptions. He had been working
assiduously on grip remedy, says
the Chicago News, and was eager to
prove it's virtues to two skeptical
colleagues. At length his opportu-
nifty came.
Old Mrs. Luther, who had never
been known to employ a doctor, sent
for him. She undoubtedly had the
grip. The doctor called twice day,
and watched closely the effect of his
treatment. He reported the symp-
toms to his two friends, the other
doctors, and told them how sure he
felt of victory. The old lady did, in
deed, begin to mend. Finally the day
came when the disease was undoubt-
edly checked. Then the young doc
tor called in his friends.
snow just tell these doctors, Mrs.
Luther" he began, affably, show
pleasantly the medicine has affected
you and all about it''
The old lady fingered the bedquilt
nervously, and finally said: "Wen,
the truth is, doctor, I took only one
dose of your medicine. When my old
man gets sick have an awful time
getting him to swallow the yarb tea
I make, and when tasted that medi-
cine of yours and found it so nice
and sweet I says to myself: Now
the old man would take this without
a bit of trouble. I'll save it till he
needs it some time, and I'll go on
drinking my yarb tea. It's only fair
If I have the doctor that he should
have the medicine And I've got
along pretty well, doctor, now hain't
II"
The young man joined, although.
rather lamely, in the laugh that fol
lowed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08
smashed to pieces. Here comes Jack
Stevens and Col. Mcintyre"

smashed to pieces. Here comes Jack
Stevens and Col. Mcintyre"
The new arrivals were welcomed on
the yacht. Col. Mcintyre was thick
set, broad-shouldered man, with an
immense black mustache, and a COM
plexion almost as dark as that of
a mulatto. But his ferceness was
all external. There was little to
his story which has not been told.
Hestor had contracted with him to
build bungalow on the shore of
the Gulf of Mexico south of Vera
Cruz. Hestor had prepared the plans,
which, when slightly modified by Col.
Mcintyre, were sufficient for the pur-
pose. He purchased the lumber and
materials in New Orleans, and sailed
with three carpenters for the site
selected. Extra workmen were Sc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08

becoming to the majosaty. Let us be
careful to avoid these terrible patterns
and zig-zag stripes which destroy all
symmetry of feature.
Out of door gowns are, of course, the
popular ones at this season, and I am
showing some of the most attractive
models in the illustrations.
Smart simplicity is the keynote of
the very stylish yachting costume The
material is a blue and white striped
flannel and the numerous sections of
the skirt are held together with fancy
stitches in new and effective style, and
these are discontinued some inches from
the bottom, SO that the fan-shaped pleats
may have full play over the feet This
novel shirt is cleverly constructed to
get a maximum of smartness, and yet to
preserve the simple outlines which are
obviously necessary to any gown that is
intended for yachting and seaside wear,
when breezy sou westers are more or
less the order of the day, and this point
will no doubt be appreciated by any
keen sailor The double breasted vest
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08

in choosing your seasons headgear /
advise you to avoid such models as these,
as there are many beautiful ones which
enhance ones good looks without artis-
tic aid.
To wear with country frocks there is
jaunty little Marquise hat or some
thing similar, which is delightful In
chip or tulle finished with cockades of
knife-kilted ribbon. Then there are all
sorts of quaint bows and 1osettes, made
in various soft materials which also
form inexpensive trimmings for the
country hat with the addition of a soft
quill or two.
Those made of linen embroidery have
taken the place Of the muslin hat of
wore, and when worn with a frock to
match have decided chic of their own.
Brown walls are charming with the
brown hat. The finest Russian nets are
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08

| is of white pique ornam ented with fancy
buttons, and the revers and cuffs are of
| waite cloth, hem-stitched at the edges
in pretty open work design, and the
tout ensemble is altogether charming.
Two lovely felt gowns are pictured
That on the left is made Of hand painted
chiffon with graduated rows or emerald
green ribbon velvet on the flounces and
bodice, and the broad-brimmed picture
hat is trimmed with pale pink roses and
foliage. The pretty frock on the right is
made of embroidered chiffon mounted
on pale blue silk with handsome real
lace trimmings round the cape and at
the bottom of the founce, and the waist
! band is of folded panne velvet. The
picture hat is of creamy lace with frill
hanging down over the edge of the brim,
and it is trimmed with rosettes Of soft
blue satin ribbon.
How enthusiastic Dame Fashion has
become about the pelerine and every
thing of the pelerine shape. Certainly
think the fluffy feather pelerines are
much prettier than the fat stoles of the
past season. These are now giving place
to the pelerine collar of mousseline dc
sole and chiffon and to the lace scarf
draped in this fashion.
We are still remaining faithful to the
blouse in lace, guipure, net, or what we
will, worn with a pelerine collar or
fichu to correspond in fabric with the
skirt. This is pretty way Of connect
ing the two.
I have lately seen a charming spotted
muslin-a white ground with gradu-
ated, red spots-made with a bodice OF
fine guipure and gagged pelerine OF
spotted muslin to match the skirt, trim
med with Oriental red embroidery. This
was worn with an alfred, fiat sailor hat.
It would look charming at Ranelagh or
Nottingham and was very fresh and
dainty. The same model Is being copied
for a friend of mine In green, finished
with a lovely mauve glace waist-band.
BY the way, blue Is a color which Is
very much In favor and is produced IN
lovely shades, though I still wish fair
haired beauties would leave 1t severely
alone and take to pale yellow shades In
it's stead. But this does not alter the
fact that pale blue is lovely In itself, par
ticulariy when accompanied by tinted
lace. It takes beautiful sheen in line
and the new coarse canyases.
Practical frocks in biscuit, yellow and
ivory shades are mostly trimmed with
black taffeta But these bizarre con-
trasts are not effective 1nlcss carried
out with consummate skill
1t Is in full evening dress that real
artists can exercise to the full their fancy
in the mixing of beautiful colcrs. Tha
craze for lace IS by no reeans abating
in fact, it seems to be frcreasine. and
really wonderful limitations are DIV,
duced
ELLEN tnGMLNDr
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08

to attractive, round babyish faces, but
absolutely at variance with hard and
strongly marked features. There is
very little variety in this class of ''best"
headgear, unless we turn to the Grains
borough and Romney shapes at colossal
prices
There is always certain amount of
danger when pale colors are worn on
the head, such as green, mauve, etc. They
may be beautiful in themselves, but
they are trying even to pretty faces and
good compilations. So, taking it all
round, darker brims should be universal
ly de rigueur.
There are many hats which neces-
state the use Of little makeup" but
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08
UNAVAILING.

It's kind O. hard to understand the case
OF Ezry Jones.
We thought that he'd grow up to be a
regular lazy bones.
But his father felt quite hopeful when he
saw him out one day
A-toilin with a golf-stick an dec1arin'
it was play.
He'd stop and hit that little ball most
tremendous lick
An then he'd run up bill an down, all on
the double quick
To see him so industrious done his folks
a heap O. good.
N'G plain he isn't lazy; but he
won't
chop
wood.
He started in for ping pong, an his enter
prise was such
The doctor said as how he'd have to quit
or use a crutch.
An as fur pool an billiards I have seen
A-toilin' hard fur hours an holdfn' one
foot in the air.
The neighborS when they used to go a
visitin' would brag
About the scientific way he hit the punch
in bag.
But there's jes' one thing about him that
we never understood;
He's got a heap O. muscle, but he
won't
chop
wood
You'd think that any one with such
wonderful right arm
Would look on it as fun to help bit
around the farm
He never sits down idle from the dawn
till set O. sun;
There's allus somethin' doin,' but he don't
git nothin' done.
An Ezry amt the only one whose tai
eIts goes astray.
You See a lot G. folks a-keepin' busy, day
b. day;
You look for them to do things; you are
certain that they could;
But at last they disapp'int you, cause
they
won't
chop
wood.
Washington Star.