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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

FOR sALE-ON FRIENDSHIP ST., 10
room house; furnace heat: built OF stone
faced with brick; price, $500. q. l. ~
II. ]. GROSS, Managers OF Estates. Union
Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

FOR sALE-ON ALABAMA AVE.
washington Park. s-room cottage: mod
ern improvements: furnace; hardwood
floors; large piazza: near car line; price
$2T00. @. L. a. H. j. GROSS. Managers
OF Estates, Union Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

FOR sALE--A Two-FAMrLY HOUSE
and two lots located only n minute from
two car lines. Price $500. ISAAC l..
GOFF co. Ia Westminster ST.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

FOR sALE-LARGE 1s-ROOM HOUSE
on clifford st.l all improvements; fur
mace heat; sell for taxed value; fine loca-
tion for boarding house. G.. l.. q n. j.
GROSS Managers OF Estates. Union
Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

HAVE YOU TALKED WITH YOUR
wife about owning your own home on our
easy payment plan7 Do It at once. iSA-Ac
L. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

WE WILL SELL a VERY DESIRABLE
cottage on Arnold avenue. Edgewood
having fine view OF bay. at low price.
ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

FOR sALE-A TWO FAMILY HOUSE
on Stamford St. for 5000 InauIre al
once OF ISAAC l.. GoFF CO, III West
Minister street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

FOR SALE-TWO-F HOUSE
on Arthur ave-, 10 rooms; improvements;
price. 1900; will take 5000 down: balance
at 5fs. G.. l.. a. III. j. GROSS. Managers
of Estates. Union Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

WILL YOU TAKE THE TROUBLE
to look at a new two-fsmily house near
the center OF the city that we will sell
at low price? ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

IF YOU WANT A GOOD BARGAIN
we have II for you. More than 1000
houses TO select from; prices low; terms
easy. ISAAC L. GOFF CO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

FOR SALE-INvESTMEN PROP
erty on Hamburg ave, two-family mouse
and store. renting for sA month; better
than 1Oqs on purchase price. @. L. AZ IA.
j. GROSS. Managers OF Estates. Union
Trust Rldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

FOR sALE-wE HAVE TWO DEsIR-
able cottages and 10000 so. a. Of land I'm
South Auburn that we will sell for 1890
ISSAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

FOR sALE--A COTTAGE OF EIGHT
Rooms and three lots with barn in Elm
wood for $4,000 For further informa-
tion OF ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12
RAILROADS.
NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN ARD
HARTFORD RAILROAD.

A Time Table giving full information
as to local and through train service may
be obtained at Providence station and
stations below:
Train Service from Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

HOW ARE YOU GOING TO OWN A
home II you continue TO pay rent Now
is the time to start for yourself ISAAC
L GOFF co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

FOR sALE-ON WATERMAN ST;
near Wayland ave, 11-Doom house; All
sonable. a. L. & II. J. GROSS, Man
ayers OF Estates. Union Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A BAR.
gain I'm real estate want 10 insure against
fire. or raise money on real estate. call on
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

If YOU HAVE $500 YOU CAN OWN A
coy. modern, up-to date home. and pay
the balance In monthly payments. ISSAC
lars. ISAAC II. GOFr Co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

FOR SALE ON MOUNT PLEASANT.
six-room cottage all conveniences. and
300 so. r. OF land. Excellent yard WIN
be sold for less than taxed for. ISAAC
L. GOFF CO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

NO MATTER WHO HE rs. OR WHAT
he Is. IL he owns real estate, he is some
body Our 500 house lots are a good In
vestment. ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

FOR sALE-A CoRRING BARGAIN
A two-family house on Goddard st WIN
sell with one or two lots Inquire about
this at once. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

FOR sALE-oN CoRfNTH ST. A
,hree-family house and 5000 so n. OF
land at your own price. ISAAC l.. GoFF
co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

WE REALIZE THE FACT THAT Ev-
cry one Is not able TO pay cash for a
home. We have perfected a system by
which II is possible for every man 10 own
his own home. ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

WE HAVE THE LATEST DESIGNS
for cosy homes-If you buy from as you
are sure OF an up-to-date home complete
In every detail. ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

TT rs HARD TO FIND A BETTER IN
vestment than our 800 house lots offered
you Better call for plat and particu-
lars. ISAAC L. GOFF & co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

DON'T YOU KNOW THAT 1T MAKES
a man feel better and more independent
TO own his own home? We sell them on
terms the same as rent. ISAAC L. GOFF
co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

AVAIL YOURSELF OF THIS GRAND
opportunity TO secure good building lots
in the suburbs for $50. You can't beat
them. ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

EVERY DAY SOME ONE PICKS OUT
lot at Washington Park, and then goes
TO the office 10 hnd that some one oousht
IL before him. ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

THESE ARE MONEy-SAvTNG
times Therefore, why throw away money
by paying rent. It's foolish. ISAAC l..
GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

EXCELLENCE Is OUR CHIEF AIM
In building modern homes for the people
That is why we can suit you. ISAAC L.
GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

FOR SALE - FINE ESTATE IN
North Attleboro ls-room house, all I'M
proyements; furnace and steam heat
stable: grove OF Ar trees; situated on hlgn
land O. L. a. N. j. GROSS, Managers
OF Estates Union Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

A CLOSE INSPECTION WILL SHOW
you the excellent manner in which our
cottages are built We offer them TO
homeseekers on easy terms. ISAAC L.
GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12
PAY BECKER 500 A MONTH.

Washington, Oct. l2.-Charles Becker
may be the first man in the United States
TO be paid big salary to do nothing but
be honest. lie rs the most expert as he
is the most famous forger this country
ever produced. He was recently
released from San Quentin prison
in California, where he served five years
for one OF the most remarkable forgeries
on record and 1t is said the American
Bankers association has agreed 10 pay
him $500 a month for life on condition
that he will be good
Becker denies the story and govern
ment detectives who are keeping track
of him doubt that it is true, but they
admit that stranger things have hap
pened.
No man is so feared by American
bankers as is Becker He has taught
them 10 fear him by literally taking
their money from them by the barrel,
and though ne is 66 years old there Is
no indication that his hand has lost its
marvellous cunning
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

OUR LIBERAL METHODS OF SELL
ing homes have enabled hundreds 70
be their own landlords who otherwise
would never think Of such a thing. ISAAC
l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

tucket ave, ~ rooms 45, 900 So II. land;
water closets; two bath tubs direct and
Indirect steam: large stable; sell for near
assessed value. c. L. e. n. i. GROSS,
Managers OF Estates. Union Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

IF YOU SEE OUR HOUSES, YOU
will soon be convinced OF the great values
we offer for only $500 down. ISAAC L.
GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12
REAL ESTATE FOR GALE.

FOR sALE-ON ELMWOOD AVE. o
room, modern cottage, furnace, fruit
trees; spaE< lighting: price, $500. @. l..
Union Trust Bldg
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

WE ONLY ASK WHAT IS FAIR; AN
opportunity 20 show you how you can
own your own home for the money you
pay for rent. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

FOR sALE-oN PEIkIN ST. TWO
family house; ~ rooms; improvements;
price. $1,000 @. l.. * II. j. GROSS Man
ayers or Estates. Union Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

A HOUSE LOT ON OUR SUBURBAN
plat given absolutely free We will build
modern home on terms the same as
rent. It's your opportunity. ISAAC l..
GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

lald down-set In chair day ard night
and had to be drawn from one room to
snother. BY my Doctors orders went
oouth and staid several mouths but res
ceived no benefit. At last BraztItAu
Balm was recommended TO me so highly
] decided TO try Il. Inside of Q week :
could sleep In my bed. Now am ous
doors every day, tending to everything
resume my old occupation, foreman Of
the Eddy Electric Mfg. Co., of Windsoo
Ct Most gratefully yours, ~ 4
A. WM. II. Wo0Da
/1y,oueands a. doctors prescribe BrsxiIiao
nsirs IN Catarrh. Asthma, Pieurisy and Grippe
only thing known that removes all the ates
effects of Grippe in Lungs, Liver, kidneys, Htcs
90 cts aud 500 bottle at druggists With the
el 90 bottle you get n months treatment FREH
c1 ToxIcoLA TABLETS. the best Tonic. StIenRW
N-,it6pg IA the world. y. r, JACKSON h Co
IL sanutacturing Chemists, Indianapolis Anos
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

figures TO agree with the changed amount
When a check or draft left his hands IL
was almost impossible to detect the al
terations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

YOU KNOW YOU CANNOT TASTE
all the sweetness in life II you are a rent
er. Then why not be an owner7 ISAAC L.
GOFF CO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

y. !. Powell, s2s Westminster Street
Concentrated Extracts. Perfumes, Bay
Rum, Toilet Waters etc. Agent VIII cau
upon receipt OF postal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

FOR 81 DOWN AND SOC A WEEK. WE
will sell a desirable building lot on the
outskirts OF the city. Everybody should
own one. ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12
1AnlEc Or: laEEANco'S
combination. Used by 100000 wonen. Prlos
twenty 1--we cents. DruEgists or mall. Address.
FOUR DOCTORS FAIL
IL 10 months in a chair. /
4 Specialist also fails to even relieve
a bad case of Asthma.
yhe BRAZILIAN BALM instantly ~
eeves ard effects a Radical Cure. /
: l8 months in a chair.


Braxillsn Balu
has done W o ~
ders for me, afts(
suffering Q yesH
with Asthne. Z
received no heln
from four of ou0
local physioiansi
and q specialis
In Hartford, who
is at the head q
the hospital and
receives all the
critical cases ID
th e adjoin 1 n 4
counties. For Is
months ! nevc1
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12
--'-..--------
ROOMS AND BOARD.

TIVE ALLEN. II GREENE STREET
proYdenca. K l., much improved. thor
oushiy renoyated; few rooms vacant. q
bIc boercers solicited. NJ A. balL Prop-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

JUST FINISHED. A MODEL HOUSE
OF eight rooms containing every modern
convenience. VIII be sold for $500 down
balance monthly. IsSAC L. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12
SWAN POINT CEMETERY,
Office. % Westminster street.

Cars leave Market Square az is. ss and ts
minutes past the hour: returning. leave
the Cemetery at s. Is and IS minutes past
the hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

ROOMS FOR LIGHT HoUsEKEEP-
ing. 9s South st.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12
CONSTIPATION

Tablets. In watch-shaped bottles, 25c.
a. al druggists.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

FOR RENT - SEVEN ROOM FLAT.
steam heat; modern; attic rooms IL az
sired Apply at % Haisey street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

At all druggists. $100 per bottle. Paw
Paw Laxative Pills. rs cents per bottle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12
/. LOST AND FOUND.

ND-PoCKETBOOK WITH RED
Mons receipts. pawn ticket 1875. Owner
oan have same by proving property ana
pav,ng for this .'ad" c all at this Of
flee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

FOR sALE-OAKLAND BEACH Ho-
,el site. These grounds are most eligible
TOT motel or private residence. Apply TO
~ Massasoit Real Estate Co. Providence.
R. l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12
REAL ESTATE.

REAL ESIAfE' seiTGnp
WANTED - PROPERTY ON EAS
on good street and centrally located. N.Y.
one having property for sale communicate
said property Is located that II may DO
seen. Address P.se News OTice.
wANTED-TO PURCHASE COTTAGE
or small house, central Willing TO pay
about sos month. nothing down. Ad-
dress P-4l, News Ofnce.
wANrED-THoSE DLGyrRTN0 TO
build summer cottages. Special induce
ments offered. Massasoit Real Estate
Co, So Exchange place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

Yields at once to
Chase's Constipation
.I.nrna A-AaI.. a.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

FOR sALE-sUBURBAN HOMES.
MOST MOST beautiful localities I'm Rhode lslano' !
The Eden Of Narragansett Bay" cot
iase lots and cottages: Oakland Beanh.
Apply TO j. III. Woodbridge. at onlce
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

snoe to us what lind OF house you
want Wen bufd II Just the same.
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

cosy. up-to-date homes for 500 down;
bslance same as rent. ISAAC L. oObF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

WE HAVE JUST A FEW MORE
you IKE to buy onef ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

FOR sALE-sMALL STEAM ENGINE.
Ihree horse power. Is Transit st.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

house at lower price than snyone else
Let Let us tell you why. ISAAC l.. GoFF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12
EzEE Wv E E4Ez = =:s$ $$s
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.


EASIEST THING IN THE WORLD TO
change womans will. Take her 70
Washington Park, and see how quickly
she Will decide 10 buy a home. ISAAC l..
GoFF co.
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR BAR
gain I'm real estate. want 10 insure agaihnt
FIRE. or raise money on real estate. call on
ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
HAVE YOU TALKED WITH YOUR
wife about owning your own home on our
easy payment plan7 Do II at once iS<HAN
l.. GOFF CO.
EVERY DAY SOME ONE PICKS OUT
a lot at Washington Park, and then goes
to the office 10 find that some one bought
IL before him. ISAAC l.. GoFF co.
WE ONLY ASK WHAT IS FAIR; AN
opportunity 20 show you how you can
own your own home for the money you
pay for rent ISAAC l.. GoFF co.
WE HAVE THE LATEST DESIGNS
for cosy homes-If you buy from as you
are sure OF an up-to-date home complete
In every detail. ISAAC L. GoFF co.
OUR LIBERAL METHODS OF SELL
ing homes have enabled hundreds 10
would never think OF such thing. ISAAC
l.. GOFF CO.
YOU KNOW YOU CANNOT TASTE
all the sweetness in life IL you are a rent
er. Then why not be an owner7 ISAAC Il.
GoFF co.
JUST FINISHED. A MODEL HOUSE
OF eight rooms containing every modern
convenience. VIII be sold for $500 down;
balance monthly. ISSAC L. GOFF co.
FOR 81 DOWN AND Soc A WEEK, WE
will sell desirable building lot on the
outskirts OF the city. Everybody should
own one. ISAAC L. GOFF co.
A HOUSE LOT ON OUR SUBURBAN
plat given absolutely free. We will build
modern home on terms the same as
rent It's your opportunity ISAAC l..
GOFF CO.
A . A
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-12

wANTED-LADIEs OR GENTLEMEN
who need Temporary loan on personal
property 70 call on me. or write J. w.
Lander. 81 Westminster St
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-04-16
A Helm in Trouble.

Happy IS the man who has made God
his reIuge and strength. No real harm can
ever overtake him. lie has refuge to
which he can flee in every hour OF tempta-
tioa or trial and sorrow, refuge never fail
ing. No matter what the peril. or what
the grief, lie flies TO God and all is calm
and rest. God is sufficient for anything
that can arise. And our refuge is, always
near at hand, a very present help IN
trouble. The Israelite had often to flee a
long way to his city OF refuge, but ours is
always close at hand; in moment we are
there Happy also is the man who can say,
God is my strength" If He is indeed our
strength we shall win every battle that we
fight. Our enemies may be too strong for
us. but they are not too strong for Him:
there is nothing too hard for the Lord" )"
so there is nothing too hard for us, if He
is our strength. The trouble IS that we
say that He is our strength while all the
time we are trusting i'll our own strength.
If He is our refuge and strength, not only
in word and in tongue, but in deed and in
truth, then we shall never fear under any
circumstances, not even though the earth
be removed, and though the mountains be
carried into the midst. Of the sea.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-04-16

York and also the oldest.
In 1899 The Sangerlust celebrated its
6ftieth anniversary with large celebration
in New York City. The following Is bis
testimony: ga
ABOUT two years ago l caught severe
cold while travelling and which settled
into catarrh of the bronchial tubes, and so
affected my voice that l was obliged TO
cancel my engagements. In distress, was
advised to try Peruna, and although
had never used patent medicine before,
| sent for bottle. A
Words but lily describe my surprise
to find that within few days l was
greatly relieved, and within three weeks 4
was entirely recovered. ara never with
out it now, and take an occasional dose
when l feel run down. Julian Weisshtz.
If you do not derive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use Of Peruna
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving 9
full statement of your case and he wnl
be pleased to give you his valuable advice
gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-04-16

D F. Wiber o. Onoha, N Y, writes:
The Peruna Columbus Ohio:
friend Ihare tried remedy and
bottles fully
cheertuy recommends
catarrhal trouble r
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-04-16

The pamphlet ''Stassfurt Industry" just
published, contains an interesting descrip-
ton of the famous potash mines in Ger
many, from which all the potash imported
into this country and used for manuring Is
derived. The chapter about the use OF
potash in agriculture as one of the most
important ingredients of complete fer
tilizer adds largely to the value OF the
book, and among the many fine illustra-
tions those showing the experiments at
Southern Pines, y. c., are OF particular
interest to practical farmers. Copies OF
this pamphlet can be had free by writing
to the German Kali Works, 93 Nassau
street, New York, n. Y.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-04-16
TWO SIGNALS

= There are two
serious signals
Of kidney ills.
The first signal
comes from tine
back with ru-
lnerons aches
and pains. The
second signal
comes in the
kidney Secre-
tions, the urine
is thin and
male or too
highly colored
and Sh0Mino
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-04-16

A Boston business man, who has a
very poor opinion Of the detectives in
that city, sent for two Of them recent
ly and showed the photograph OF a
rather tough-looking person, whose
identity he seemed anxious to learn.
One of the sleuths at once identified
the man as a noted bank robber; the
other inclined to the belief that it was
an equally notorious forger. They
finally agreed that it was the bank
robber. whereupon the business man
showed the back of the photograph, on
which they read the originals name
William Dean Howells. When the au-
thcr heard that he had been mistaken
for a noted criminal he thoughtfully
observed that he could not blame the
detectives.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-04-16
At the kinderoarteYl.

would you be sorry if your NAM
ma was to die?" asked the smallest
little girl on the bench as she pains
takingly threaded her needle and fell
to work on her hemming.
"Oh, what silly question:" replied
the plump girl with blue pinafore
who sat next to her. "Of course I
should" And she gave vicious tug
at her thread to shake the knot out
Of it.
'Well, I shouldn't be sorry if my
father was to die" put in thin little
woman of eight.
The other looked shocked and asked
why.
"Oh,. he's too fresh" replied the
thin girl in accents of deepest disgust.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-04-16
AN INGENIOUS MERCHANT.
How He Was Able to Ascertain Ger.
tain Facts by a Little Ruse.

Recently wealthy merchant in
Paris, who does an extensive business
in Japan, was informed that promi-
nent firm in Yokohama had failed, but
the name of the firm he could not
learn. He could have learned the
truth by calling but, to save expense,
be went to a we'll known banker, who
had received the news, and requested
him to reveal the name Of the firm.
That's a very delicate thing to
do" replied the banker, "for the news
is not official, and If l give you the
name l might incur some responsible
ity."
The merchant argued, but in vain,
ana finally he made this proposition:
Il will give you" he said, "a list OF
ten firms in Yokohama, and I will ask
you to look through it and then to tell
me. without mentioning any name,
whether or not the name of the firm
which has failed appears in it. Surely
you will do that for me?'
YES, said the banker, LOT IL
do not mention any name cannot be
held responsible in any way"
The list was made. the banker
looked through it, and, as he handed
it back to the merchant, said:
"The name of the merchant who
mas failed is there
"Then I've lost heavily" replied the
merchant; "for that is the firm with
which | did business" showing him a
name on the list.
"But how do you know that is the
firm which has failed?" asked the
banker, in surprise.
VERY easily" replied the merchant.
"Of the ten names on the list only
one is genuine-that Of the firm with
which I did business; all the others
are fictitious. Tit Bits.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-04-16
The Feed Of the Eed-shouldered Hawk.

A bird most unjustly prosecuted as
q chicken thief is the red-shouldered
hawk. which with another innocent
species, the red-tailed hawk, is shot
by ignorant people for the evil deeds
OF those mischief-makers. the goshawk.
the sharp-shinned hawk and Coope"'s
hawk, all of which occasionally visit
the poultry yard. For two months
last year 1 kept three full-grown red
shouldered hawks in a large enclosure
with forty chickens of various sizes
and although purposely allowed them
to become quite as hungry as they
would have been in wild state, they
never injured a single chicken. On
the other hand, they would quickly Kill
and devour live snakes and frogs. The
result of this experiment is not, per-
haps. conclusive evidence of the inno-
cence Of this species, but it tends to
show that red-shouldered hawks may
be trusted even in the farm yard. Both
red-shouldered and red-tailed hawks
live chiefly on mice. though they vary
their diet with reptiles. frogs and In
sects. Very rarely do they modest
birds of any kiad.-Woman's Home
Companion.