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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22
Selling Toothpicks.


One of our agents was out on a
regular missionary tour trying to
have the people believe that he was
selling the goods that they wanted,
when he was met at the gate by a
lady. who said, "Don't come In here
if you are an agent, as we have been
bothered to death by agents, and We
don't get time to do any work" Our
agent had one of those bland seductive
smiles on his face that was d winner
from the stare, and when the lady
looked at him the second time and
found his face all wreathed in smiles,
she was very much surprised, as
agents usually get mad when they are
told to go, and she said, s'What are
you selling?" He looked at her and
smiled and said "Toothpicks." 1t
seemed to tickle her so that she said,
s'come right in and sit down. We
know that you are not selling tooth
picks. and you must come in and tell
us what you are selling" Well, he
said am selling the Kroeger pianos
and the Farrand organs but don't
want 10 bother you, as you. have no
time to hear my story. Yes, she says
and want an organ. No, says the
daughter, we want a piano. So our
agent talked organ to one and piano
to the other, and finally left them to
decide by the time he came around
again selling toothpicks.
If the farmers would consult their
own interests we believe that more of
them would combine their interests
and buy threshing machine and do
their own threshing, at the time they
wanted it done, and then use the
engine for grinding corn and feed.
We don't think it would be policy to
buy a new outfit of this kind but a
rebuilt outfit for one third less than
what new outfit would cost. Now
we have two or three outfits that We
guarantee to be all right in every
respect, which can be paid for this
season and a good little sum laid up
beside. 1t will pay you to see these
outfits as we make a practice every
year of buying in these outfits and
rebuilding them in the winter Please
remember that you take no chances,
as we guarantee them to you just as
good as new outfit.
1t won't pay you to buy the Parsons
FEEDER from anybody but the regular
agent, and those that are nearest to
you, notwithstanding some may try to
sell them to you $500, $1,000 or
$500 cheaper and try to make a
little profit beside, by going out of
the territory and in various under
handed ways try to buy them from
other agents. We say it won't pay
you to buy of such people Why?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22
ST. MARY's SCHOOL.
First Commencement and Exhibition.
Thursday. May 2S. 1908.

PaoGR4MaE.
Grand Entrance March
Plano Duet Misses E. English, B. schaefer
Salutatory VIM. FEEDER, Anna Pataky, S. Hahn
Vocal CIass-''The VIII and the way"
Polka BriIliante-Le Oarillon,.- ...-...L. Ringuet
Piano Duet-Chas Hooper, Ruth sterett.
THE ROSE OF SAVOY.
Operetta.
Characters.
Catarina (Frima donna) .......s-.. Miss l. Hooper
Jacqueline q sayoyard flower girD Miss R. sterett
Miss Chippins "a milliner and dressmaker)
Miss Schaefer
Chorus of young girls, modistes-Girls of 9Th and
18th grades
Famous TWO Step, Oh. Durand
Piano--Miss A Tromer
Violins-Masters J. Habiger, A. Prosser
Observation-Disclosures E. Fouch, b. Robert
Guitars-Misses b. Steuri. A. Berns, NJ
Corrigan. S. Robert, R. sterett.
PoIacca Brilliante c. BONN
Miss Ruth Sterett
The Anvil Drill, Boys of 9th, 9TH, 9Th Grades
Accompanies, Misses L. Grizzell, a. Holmes
Russian Mazurka,. Arr. by W. j. BaItzeli
Piano Duet Misses S. Hahn. E. McGreevey
Recitation-Die Crosse und die Kleine.
Misses A. Tromer, III. Habiger
Vocal Class-Der Alpenhtrt, ..........F abb
BURGLARS.
a Comedy in one act.
Characters
Josiah Green, brave when dangers not in sight.
Master L. Brinkman
Maria Green, his wife and afraid of burglars,
Master L. Zutavern
Kitty, the housemaid afraid of no one.
Master @. Hooper
Toby, negro. hired to catch burglars,
Master F. Trojan
Recitation-The First TIE Denm. Vocal Glass
@TABLEAU-The Five Nations.
ASaerica. Miss Macs
France &c.,. :! Miss Nj. Sullivan
spain. Miss M. Corrigan
Holland .................. Miss T. Menzer
Awarding of Medals and Premiums,
Vocal Class-Farewell Song ...........C. Merz
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

ate use, to prolong her life and yours
too by doing away with the heat and
giving you better cooked food, one of
our Quick Meal gasoline stoves, an
Ocean. Wave Washing. machine, a ball
bearing guaranteed clothes wringer,
new clothes rack. or ironing board.
If you do.you will have no more Blue
Mondays. Very truly yours,
THEE- r. MOSES Nero. Co..
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22
Hoisington
From The Dispatch.

A ten pound son was born to Chas.
.Fenno and wife Friday morning.
Miss Fern Haddock, of Alden,
Iowa, is here visiting w. A. Nimocks
and family.
Sam Shattuck drives one of the
fastest buggy teams in this part of the
country.
The track has been laid for the
new machine shop and more lumber
has been unloaded.
Ben Jacobs has resigned his posi-
ton in Degen's store where he has
been employed for the past four
years.
Miss Bertha French is working part
of the time in the store but she has
not yet completely recovered from her
sickness.
D. w. Baker, of Toledo, Iowa, is
here this week looking after his real
estate interests. Mr.. Baker owns
property 7 miles north of town.
The $3.50, self playing piano that
Miss Helen Gould promised the Y.
M. C. A. should their membership
reach 500 within one year, was re-
ceived Saturday. 1t is certainly
beautiful present.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22
The Athenian Club.

The Athenians met at the home of
the President, Mrs. Lillian Grimes,
Monday, May 18th. The afternoon
was devoted to Federation reports
and was conducted by the delegates,
with Mrs. Minnie Cole as chairman.
A business session followed and
plans for the years work were freely
discussed. The club met again
May 18th, with Mrs. Cole.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22
HARVEST HAND RECORD.

At request of the County Clerk the
township assessors have made the.
following report of the number OF
harvest hands and teams. used in the
harvest of 1902, and the number that
will be needed in the 1908 harvest, Ia
BARTON county, as follows:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22
Clahin.

w L. Schroeder, who is now
working for the Plano people came in
Sunday to visit a few days with his
wife and other friends.
The members of Post No. 300
G. A. r will hold a special meeting
in Lodge Hall on Saturday May %,
at o'clock p. M All members re-
quested to be present.
If the present crop finishes as good
as the indications now seem to
indicate, the ssheathens" of this part
of the country will be looked after in
proper shape, by steel range sharks,
evangelists, etc.
The past week has been cool and
wet for spring crops and garden
truck, but there is no kick coming, for
the main crop here is winter wheat
and at this writing the prospects for
a bumper crop was never better.
The burning of the cook Snack
that was used for pest house, has
caused no little amount of comment
on the streets, and the fellow that
received the best of treatment at the
hands of the officers seems to be
making the most noise.
The superintendent of rural mail
routes has decided to establish no
more new routes until after July 1st,
owing to the fact that the appropria-
tons for that purpose have been
exhausted. 9hthis order effects those
that have alIaady..been ordered, ours
will have to wait until after that date
Mrs. T. E. Rawlings, formerly one
of the early residents of Great Bend,
died at the home of her son Thomas,
in St. Joe, Missouri, on the morning
of May 10th. She was about 0S
years olds and will be well remember
ed by many. in Great Bend. Her
.emains weresshipped to this city for
interment blythe side of her deceased
husband, arriving Sunday the 18th.
Mr.. Rawlings died here in the early
SOS.
SrRAYED-A Gray Horse. about
10 years old, weighs between 900
and 1000, from my place west of
Great Bend, Sunday, May 10. A
reasonable reward for his recovery.
OTIS EvERS.
New brick walks and parking, along
the south and east fronts of the E. r.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

The votes of the election of next
Tuesday, the 10Th, will be canvassed
by the county commissioners on Fri
day the 29th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22
Total 715 24s5 1045 1896

WHERE Is My Boy TONIGHT? On
May 9TH, Albert Unruh, aged about
16 years, left his home west of Great
Bend, and has not been heard from
since. His father, T. B. Unruh, P.
O. Great Bend, is anxious to have-him
come home, or to learn of his where
abouts, and will greatly appreciate
any word from orof him. Exchanges
please copy.
Every voter should take a half day
off and go to the polls next Tuesday.
1t is your duty.
FOR SALE:-A good second
hand Hodge Header. Inquire
James w. Cox. =
Shartz Bros, were up from Elm
wood last Friday, and called on sthe
DEMOCRAT.
WANTED-A steadysboy,s IA to 16
years to learn the cigar makers trade.
See Zoe Troillet..
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

The Clarion says Lester Bailey, of
Claflin, has patented "Rattler;" just
as though there were not enough
rattlersoin the country of the kind
that nature turns out.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

l.. B. Wilcox is making some neat
improvements at his residence on
Forest Avenue.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

New brick walks and parking, along
the south and east fronts of the E. R.
Moses residence property add much
to the neat appearance of the place.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

Will James Moran please call at
the DEMOCRAT Office Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22
Underwear
Boots and Shoes
Ernbroideries
Clothing,
Dress Goods,
LaceS


clear Of 6ee sofds -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-05-22

County Clerk Lutschg visited at
Pawnee Rock Monday night.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-12-08
Some Social
Eews Hotes.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Greshon are in
Florida.
Miss Marie Burdette returns this
week from Stockton.
Mrs. Boiling Whitfield has returned
from a visit to Atlanta.
Mrs. Julian NJ. Burnett has recovered
from her recent illness.
Mr.. and Mrs F. D. NJ. Strachn and
little son are in New York.
Miss Mamie Ross has returned to
her school after spending a few days
in the city with relatives.
A wedding which will unite a pop
ular young Brunswick girl and a Saw
annah man is looked for shortly after
New Years.
AHC III uhoWlCh ISiHemSn Will, IL is
understood, give an entertainment in
their armory shortly complimentary to
the ladies who assisted them in their
fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. ]. Wimberly have
issued invitations for a reception for
December 14th to celebrate their wood
en- wedding.
The name of little Joe Wheeler Har-
per was omitted by mistake in the
account of the children's afternoon at
the fair. The little boys graceful
dancing was the feature of the after
noon and won the admiration of the
entire crowd. Joe is a bright little
fellow and is very popular.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-12-08
Found.

On Cumberland Island beach duck
boat. Apply to keeper Cumberland Is
land Light Station.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-12-08
is A WONDERFUL PERFORMER.
Blind Musician Pleased Audience at
the Grand,

oIiHu musician FieaSed audience at
the Grand.
Edward w Perry, the noted blind
musician, was the attraction at the
Grand last night On account of the
two political meeting being in pro-
gress, as well as the Riflemen's fair
the audience was not as large as the
attraction deserved.
However, those who were present
were treated to most enjoyable eve
ming. The playing of this noted blind
man was simply grand, and he has
but few equals at the piano. His diff
ferent selections were well rendered
and thoroughly enjoyed by the au-
dience
While the crowd was small, a great
many people purchased tickets who
could not attend. and all interested
probably came out safe financially.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-12-08

Col. ]. L. Kent, a Johnson county
attorney, was in the city yesterday
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-12-08

Miss Slater has a new lot of trim
med up to date hats, which would
please the ladies'.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-12-08
NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS.
Hunters Pharmacy Has Made Sever
al improvements.

Hunters Pharmacy is now ready for
business again at the same old stand
having opened to- the trade again Sat.
urday afternoon.
~he many friends of Mr.. R. e. Hunt
er, the manager, will be glad to learn
that he is in business again and all
of his old patrons will return.
Some very noticeable improvements
have been made in the popular drug
store during the time that it was clos
ed and the place now presents a very
pretty appearance.
This firm has a large circle of
friends and patrons in the city, all of
whom will be glad of the opportunity
to again patronize it.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-12-08

LOST-Between Mansfield school
A. V. Woods residence, a pair of eye
glasses in leather case with Kennon
Mall on same. Return to T. ]. Ken
ner and get reward
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-12-08
Mems Club TONIGHT

The regular weekly meeting of the
Mems Club will be held tonight at the
old academy building on Mansfield
street. An interesting program is to
be rendered and some important bus
mess discussed, and full attendance
is desired.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-12-08

Supt. Wright of the Atlantic Coas
Line spent yesterday in the city.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-12-08
Veterans to Meet.

The veterans of Glynn county are
to- hold a meeting at the office of Dr.
w. B. Burroughs at three o'clock this
afternoon. A number of business mat
tiers of Importance are to be discussed.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-12-08
AROUND OUR CITY,

Col. Mike Brown Is still in New
York.
Mason T. Scarlet of Fancy Bluff is
in the city.
w. S. Tison of Savannah was in the
city yesterday.
Judge Parker came down from Bax.
lev yesterday.
N. H. Barnwell ofEvelyn spent yes
terday in the city.
J. B. Wright of ST. simons spent yes
terday in the city.
W. H. Shadman of St. Simons was
in the city yesterday.
Louis Fendig will return to Jack
sonville this morning.
Supt. Wright of the Atlantic Coast
Line spent yesterday in the city.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-12-08
For Sale.

Three good bugies, one horse and a
$3.50 iron safe. The latter a great bar
gain. Brunswick Austion and Com
mission Co., L. J. Leavy & Son, man.
ayers. ,ti,zl
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-12-08

Captain D. G. Purse, the well known
Savannahian, was in the city on bust
ness yerterday.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-12-08

Six room cottage at the corner of
Oglethorpe and Howe streets. APP
ply at 211 Union stree.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-12-08
or Bent

For funeral designs phone Wilson
321. Prompt delivery.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-12-08

D. P. Roose, the we'll known CamdeI
county lawyer, spent yesterday in thu
city.
The colored American., 1903-09-19

md viii be in session for four days.
This convention will consist of dele
Gates and members of the order from
nearly every State in the Union, the
District of Columbia and the Terri
tories. The order is an old and a
very strong one and of late new life
and energy has been put into it by
the younger members. One of the
most active members is Miss ebecca
e. Toliver, of this city, who, as chair
man of the committee on constitution
and bylaws, did the greater part of
the work Miss Toliver has been
member of this order since childhood
and has refused election to Office a
number of times. Fuller mention will
The colored American., 1903-09-19

nent Pythian and attended the con
clave held in Baltimore last week. He
is one of the coming men of his State
Mr.. Levi T. TendaI, an understudy
Of Mr. Edward c. Allen of the South
ern Hotel, is making many friends for
that hostelry by his natural wit and
humor. He is said to be the second
edition Of Irving Jones, the song writ
er and comedian
The colored American., 1903-09-19

Mr.. r. B. Buckley, a merchant tailor
at 1888 F street northwest, makes an
announcement in this issue of The
Colored American - The Falling
Leaves. Mr.. Buckley was for years
a manager and head cutter for NicOll,
the tailor, but has gone into business
for himself at the above number. He
extends a cordial invitation to every
male reader of The CoIored American
to visit his emporium to learn what
the latest patterns are for the fall and
winter wear and to see samples Of his
work.
The colored American., 1903-09-19
HEALTHY WOMEN
Praise Pe-rG-na as a Cure and
Preventative OF Catarrhal
Disorders.

Miss Elizabet Uber, No. 81 Bassett
! street, Albany, n. Y, writes:
have always dreaded the fall
and winter because of my extreme
liability 10 catch cold, when catarrhal
trouble would quickly develop
through my entire system which 1t
would take weeks 10 drive away. 4
am thankful TO say that since have
faken PeruHa, do nor have any req
son TO dread this any more. Last
fdH when 4 suffered with my old
trouble 4 took Peruna and In nine
days was completely cured and since
that time, if IhaVe been at all ex-
posed 10 the damp, wet or cold
weather; take a dose or two of Pc
runa and ii throws out any hint of
sickness from my system. I gladly
iHdorSe ii. Miss Elizabeth Uber.
Mrs. VIM. Dewey, Saranac Lake, N.
Y, is second cousin of Admiral Dewey.
In a recent letter she says:
"Peruns Is the most valuable of
any remedy that have ever used for
coughs, colds, etc. ICheerfuIIy rec
On1mend it as q certain cure If used
according 10 directions. ''-Mrs. VIM.
Dewey.
Miss Rosa Gerbing, popular
society woman of Crown Point, Ind,
writes:
"Last winter I took q long drive
I'm the country, and being too fhingIy
clad II caught a bad cold which settled
on my lungs, and which could NOT
seem TO shake off. 1 had heard q
great deal of Peruna for colds and
cafarrh and bought q bottle TO try.
am pleased that did for III brought
speedy relief. 1t only took two bot
fIeS and consider this money well
spent.
"YOu have q firm friend in me,
and not only advise its use to my
friends, but have purchased several
bottles TO give to those without the
means TO buy, and have noticed
without exception that it has brought
about a speedy cure wherever it has
been used. Miss Rosa Gerbing.
To neglect cold is to invite chronic
catarrh. As soon as anyone discovers
the first symptoms of. catching cold he
should at once begin the use of Peruna
according to directions on the bottle,
and the cold is sure to pass away with
out leaving any bad effects.
Unless this is done the cold is almost
sure to end in the second stage of ca
tarrh which is making so many lives
miserable. If Peruna was taken every
time one has a cold or cough chronic
catarrh would be practically an un-
known disease.
If you donot derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable
advice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President of
The HACtman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
The colored American., 1903-09-19
MALE HELP WANTED.

Wanted-COlored man who can fur
collect for old established house; $50
monthly and expenses. Send self-ad-
dressed envelope for reply Superin-
tendent, 7O2 Star Building. Chicago.
The colored American., 1903-09-19

Prof. H. E. Hagans, of GOldsborO,
\. c., who is principal of the public
schools of that city and an extensive
farmer and real estate owner, spent
a few hours in the city last week, the
guest of Hon. John c. Dancey, record
The colored American., 1903-09-19
CITY PARAGRAPHS.

Nr. James Howard of this city, to-
gather with his brother, Mr. Edward
Howard, have gone to visit their sister,
Mrs. Meeks, in Cleveland, Ohio.
The colored American., 1903-09-19

It's not the man who talks the loud
est and who is continually abusing
that is the safest to follow. All men
are not bad and all successful men
are not dishonest.
The colored American., 1903-09-19

The Buffaloes carried a large excur-
sion down the river last Sunday, Sep
tember IS. This was one of the big
gest excursions of the season, and with
the exception of a few more untitled
dates will close the season for the
Jane Moseley.
The colored American., 1903-09-19

Mr.. John Brown, a successful busi-
ness man Of Pittsburg, Pa, and an
old Washingtonian, is spending his va
cation in this city, the guest of rela-
tives and friends.
The colored American., 1903-09-19

Mr.. William Lewis, an expert paper
hanger, has been kept busy these days
receiving a large share of work from
colored people in business. He is To-
Gated at 312 E street southwest.
The colored American., 1903-09-19
THE ORDER OF MOSES.

The United Order of Moses will meet
in its annual session this year at the
old historic town of Warrenton, Va.
The colored American., 1903-09-19

be made of her and her work in this
connection in the next issue of this
paper.
The colored American., 1903-09-19

DR.. J. c. Atkins, a graduate of the
medical department of Howard Uni
versity, and Mr.. Cassander n. Sellers,
attorney at law, both of Macon, Ga,
spent few days in teh capital city
this week and paId our sanctum q
pleasant visit.
The colored American., 1903-09-19

Holmes Hotel, located at 333 Vir-
ginia avenue southwest, is one of the
largest hotels in the District operated
for the benefit of colored people. 1t
has more than fifty elegantly fur
nished rooms, all neatly papered, up
holstered and nicely ventilated, and
the cuisine is all that the public could
wish. Mr.. J. Ottaway Holmes, the
proprietor, is constantly making addI-
tions and improvements and says there
is nothing too good for his patrons.
The colored American., 1903-09-19

Messrs William H. Lee and James
H. Mars, who attended the Odd Eel
lows meeting of the Patriarche in this
city last week have returned to their
home in Richmond, Va They made
many friends while here.
The colored American., 1903-09-19

The song recital of Misses Helen
Adams and Jeanie A. Kelly at St
Luke's Parish Hall, Thursday night of
last week, was we'll attended. Miss
Adams sustained her well-knOwn rep
utatiOn as a singer and won rounds
of applause from her many friends
Mr.. William BraxtOn was the instru
mentlist and Mr.. John H. Douglass
sustained his well-known reputation as
violinist. The recital was musical
and financialsuccess
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-07
SANTA FE EXCURSIONS.

Fvr ball game at Tishon,ingo, Sun
day, Aug. 8, the @. o. & G. viii run
special train leaving Ardmore $3.50 a
m, returning leave Tishomlngo ESQ
p. m. Rate for round trip seventy
FIVE cents
Special excursion TO Galvestoa and
return 500. Tickets good on train
leaving Ardmore 3:4O a. m. and on.
special train leaving Purcell 1 D. m.
August 22. 1908.
North Texas League baseball game,
Waco VS.. Fort Worth. Fort Worth
and return $1.35. Tickets good only
on special train leaving Purcell a
m. August 16.
colored picnic at Purcell August 4
Rate 1925.
Excursion rates to Portland. Ore
gon, Seattle and Tacoma, Washing
ton. Victoria and Vancouver, d. c..
August to IA. Rate s61.00.
Excursion rate to Galveston, Texas
June l to September 80. Rate $17.s6..
Excursion rates to San Angelo,
Texas June / to September 80. Rate
1875.
National Encampment Grand Army
Of the Republic. San Francisco August
] to II. Rate s45.
Excursion rates to Lampasas, Tex.
as. June 1 to September 30. Rate
1886.
G.. c. G. S. F. tourist rates to Sui
phur Springs, May 20 to Sept. sO
Rate, $500.
See ticket agent for summer tour
list rate.
W. A. DAsHIELI,, Ticket Agent. .