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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28
PERSONAL POINTS.

Ira Karr has returned from trip
through the south.
Mr.. and Mrs. John German and
daughter Marie. of Perry, Iowa, are
visiting in the city.
Miss Claire Van Calder has come
home from her studies at Northwest
ern university to spend the Easter
vacation.
L. w Berry. of BeardstOwn, super
intendent of the St. Louis division of
he Burlington road, was in the city
tOa0y.
r. II. Guyer and /. S. White return
ed last night from an extended tour
in the south. Mr.. Guyer's health is
much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. NJ. Stoddard and
daughters, Lita and Dorothy, of
MinOnk, are guests at the home of
Rev. and Mrs. w. s. Marquis on Twen-
ty-third street.
Mrs. George Simpson and her son,
George Simpson. Jr., the latter of
Kansas City. leave this evening for Il
sojourn at New Orleans and other
points in the south for the benefit of
her health.
j. F. Egan, of the Woodmen head
office, has returned from St. Louis.
where he spent last week with Direc-
tors Reilly and Smith arranging for
the exhibit the society is to have at
the worlds fair.
NJ. II. Truesdell. formerly agent for
the B., c. r. q \. railway at Daven-
port, now commercial agent for the
Rock Island at Cedar Rapids, is very
sick with Bright's disease at his home
in Cedar Rapids.
DIR. and Mrs j. j. Kinney. Mrs. Hat
tie Carmichael, Mrs. =. b. Normoyle
and Harry Hengstler arrived this af-
ternoon from Chicago! accompanying
the remains of Mrs. l.. Hengstler to
the city for burial.
DR.. c. j. +. Rochow, who has been
a resident physician at the Norwe gian
Lutheran Tabitha hospital in Chica-
go since leaving school, has returned
to Rock Island and expects TO open
an office here. DIR. Rochow is Il grad
nate of the University of Illinois and
Rush Medical college. He is son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Rochow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28
kid" ZIMMERMAN TO MAKE
A BID FOR IOWA H0NORs

kid" zimmerman, of this city, and
Hayes Muhs, of Davenport, have
agreed to fight a 10-round boxing
match within three weeks for the
lightweight championship of Iowa.
Both parties are to weigh in at 1873
pounds at the ringside.- The match
will be for the championship of the
state and a side bet of 5000. the Win
ner TO take IS and the loser 25 per
cent of the receipts. Marquis of
Queensberry rules will govern. which
means no hitting in the breakaway.
Either George Siler or Abe Pollock,
Of Chicago. will referee the match.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28
FARMER BUNKOED HERE
BY A FORTUNE TELLER

\. L. Davis. a farmer of Newton.
Iowa, alleges that he was fiim-fam-
med out of $3.50 by Rock Island for
tune teller. Davis states that he con-
suited the medium on business mat
tiers. He was told TO dFaw his money
out of the bank and carry ii in his
inside coat pocket. He did so and re-
turned to the fortune teller. by whom
he claims he was bypnotized and
newspaper clippings substituted for
the greenbacks. lie did not discover
the trick, he says, until he arrived
home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28
BOY FALLS OFF A BOX CAR
AN FRACTURES HIS LEG

Stephen Stader, 15-year-old son of
stephen j. Stader, $50 Thirty-eighth
street. fell from the top of a box ear
yesterday afternoon and fractured
his Aeft leg just above the ankle.
Stephen, with a number of his play
mates, went tn the Rock Island Brew
ing company's switch in the Rock
Island railroad yards to play tag. and
it was while he was engaged in the
game that he accidentally stepped
from the top of the car and fell to
the rails, a distance of IA feet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28
Y. DEISENROTH RESIGNS
FROM FIRE DEPARTMENT

Valentine Deisehroth. captain of
Hose company No. ?. has resigned
after connection of 10 years with
the department in order to take up
work that will mot be so combining.
his health having Deen poorly of late.
Mr.. Deisenroth was one of the most
competent men in the department and
Chief Hastings was loath to accept
his resignation. George Newberry, of
the Central company. has been APP
pointed captain of No. =.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28
Tax Collections.

Andalusia. Robert Brusso, collector.
Total tax charged. S5.339.47: delin-
quent, S1.665-75; collected, s3,673.42;
collectors commission, $76.46; bal
ance due county collector, S1.121-5L.
Coal Valley, Il. A. Haas collector.
Total tax charged, s4.244.ss; delin-
quent sl97-14; collected. s4.0i7.74; col
Iector's commission, $s0.95; balance
due county collector, S1,449.42.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-28

4 spring tonic that cleanses and
purifies and absorbs all poison from
the system. HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tan Tea viii make YOU well all sum-
mer. 81 cents in tea OF tablets. L. H.
Thomas, pharmacist.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

Notice is hereby given that the
township trustee OF Wa-keeney town.
ship will receive bids up till noon Oh
Monday, May 2, 1904. on the follow
ing work on the Saline bridge:
Grade on Saline bridge north side
IS foot approach. joist 2 feet apart,
2xI2 Is feet; floor 2x12 Is feet. Grade
- feet, IL feet high at bridge, and IA
feet wide at top of 20 foot wings.
Grade on south side-l6 foot ap-
prOach, 2x12 Is feet, joist feet; post
and wire and 20 foot wings: 154 feet
OF grade. 8 feet high. IA feet wide at
top and piie-
The trustee reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids
Ed. CHALK. Trustee.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30
Hamb1etonian and Black Hawk Morgan
Stallion

Hamb1etonian and Black Hawk Morgan
Stallion
DEsCRIPTIoN-Dark brown horse. stands II
hands high. weighs 14001bs- He WAS bred Ia
Champaign county. ILL.,; his sire was a 2 year
old and his grandsire was Hidalgo No. 1910:
he is years old; has good style and action:
a kind disposition, and sure foal getter.
Will make the season of 1904 commencing
April 10 at Quinter. and will be there every
Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday while
the season last at Ikenberry's barn. and
Friday and Saturday at Hickman's barn.
Collyer.
TERMS IS 90 to insure colt to stand and
suck. Mares disposed of removed from
the neighborhood whore they are at when
bred will be considered with foal and owners
must pay service fee. Mare and colt must
stand good for service of the horse. Money
due 30 days after mares foaiing- Care will
be taken to prevent accidents but will not
be responsible should any occur
A word to those who intend to bred this
spring Come and look at my horse before.
you bred. and IL he suits you will appreci-
ate your patronage
A. SPITssAUGLE.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30
The Entertainment.

Last Friday night quite large aud
fence gathered at the court house
where pleasing program was render
ed under the auspices of the Ladies'
Good Will society. The parts were
all exceptionally well rendered.
/. Jesse Cortright's cornet solo was
very pleasing and could scarcely be
otherwise as Jesse is good musician.
The Columbia drill by nine young
girls attired in different colors was a
very pretty sight and was also we'll
executed.
Miss Mabel Ashcroft and Mr.. King
covered themselves with glory in
1.-The Troubles of Mr.. and Mrs. Smith"
In the drama ''The First Time and
Probably the Last" the parts were
exceptionally good.
Mrs. Grant Marshall made a charm
ing widow ana the DOys say George
Moore was the sweetest girl in the
bunch, and that Mabel missed her
calling for, as an actress. she excelied
herself. Ray Ufford and George Hays
proved to the audience that they pos
sess more than ordinary theatrical &C.
mplishments.
Miss Kirby rendered her solo in her
usual charming manner, and Mrs.
Steinberger's piano selection showed
her ability as a musician.
The Pantomine was good and it is
said that Beulah COurtright would be
just the girl to court for she knows
how to chew gum SO perfectly and the
pace that George Hays and Ray Ufford
set that evening we predict much sue
cess for them at a later stage in the
game.
The proceeds of the evening were
about $4,000, and these proceeds are
being used in beautifving. building
up and in improving our cemetery, a
work that is most praise worthy, also
worthy of the patronage of the pub
| lie
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30
PEDIGREE OF BOB"
THE BLACK-HAwK MORGAN STALLION.

Bob was sired by Black-rattler; he by City
Blacksmith; he by Hills Blackhawk a. he
Morgan horses. Bob's dam was Lolita McCay
by Imported Billet; End dam by Charlotte
Vandever by Telegraph; 3rd dam by Joe
Gales; 4th dam by North Star. Bob was
raised by Robert Mckay. Decatur. ILL.,.
breeder of thoroughbred race horses. Bob Is
the sire of Mrs. Strains favorite black team
Will make the season of 1904 at my place q
miles northeast of Wa-Keeney, 1 mile east
of Galloway school house.
Terms-$1.0 90 to insure living colt.
r SAMUEL PARKS, Owner.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

foal Retter and shows "A very uniform lot of
colts. His pedigree is gilt edge.
Alphonso will make the season of 1904
my farm Az miles northeast of Ogaliah. My
hours will be from morning till o'clock and
from o'clock till night.
TERNs-Ss 90 to insure mare with colt. Any
person dfspsssfng of removing mare, from
the neighborhoOd or cnunty. forfeits the In
surance whether known to be in foai
and the fnsur.. nee fbecomeS due. and the same,
must be settled for at once by cash or note,
All care taken to prevent accidents. but
will not be responsible should any occur.
J. W. MARQUAND, Owner.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

On Thursday, April p at ii a. m.
Mr.. Ernest Hiflman and Miss Dora
Schumann were unitedsin marriage at
the home of the bride 8 miles east of
town. Both young people have IA wide
circle of friends vino will be glad to
learn OF their happy union A large
number went out from town. Mr.
Hillman is one OF the firm of Hillman
Brothers, and is "A promising young
business man who has many friends.
Miss SchumanR is the youngest
daughter of Claus Schumann.s one OF
Trego county,s successful farmers
She isea Young lady of excellent char
acter aud is very favorably KNOWN
The World extend congratulations
and wish them all kinds of happiness
and joy aud hopes sincerely that the
first will be boy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

w. ID. Stephens received word this
week that his only sister died at her
home in Fairmont, Ind, from stroke
of paralysis. Mr.. Stephens says he Is
now the only surviving member out of
family of seven.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30
Saline Valley Ranch,

Saline Valley Ranch,
Eight miles northwest of Wa-Keeney.
My horse YOUNG QUIMPER will
make the season-S7. 90 to insure live
fOal.
My Jack MONACHA will make the
season-SlO.O 90 to insure live fOal.
Care will be taken to prevent acct
dents but will not be responsible for
any. w. II. LITTLECHILD,
Owner.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30
OgalIah-

Mrs. 3. Mapes was quite sick one
day this week
Joe Marquand and Will Clark are
hauling in wheat.
Elder Freed of the Christian church
is holding series of meetings
The postmaster and his clerk expect
b. buy an automobile when they
threSh their cats.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

Next Monday evening at 1880 the
young people of the Methodist church
F. P. Lucas. The proceeds are to be
used to help pay for the new organ.
Refreshments will be served. All are
cordially invited to attend.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

On Wednesday afternoon of this
week at about $50 Mr.. William Bragg
and Miss Gertie Flyr were united in
marriage at the office of Judge Howe
who performed the ceremony. Both
young people are wide and favorably
known. They will reside at Wa-kee-
ney having rented rooms for house
keeping The World with many
friends extend to them most hearty
wishing them joy and
prosperity.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30
ALPHONSO.

Description. Jet
black, with mealy nose
and white belly. Four
years old, l. hands
high. has good clean
heavy bone. long deep
body. and is a Jack OF
much style and finish
and when fully matur-
ed IL will be hard to
find his equal. He has
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

Last Sunday this section OF the
country was visited with a fine rain.
About o'clock it commenced TO snow
and few hours later began to rain
and continued most of the night. The
farmers are rejoicing and the prospect
for everything is much brighter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

Red Pollsd Bull for Sale or Trade.
Registered and weighs 1900, very
gentle. Will trade for steers or good
single driving horse. ]. A. RICH,
Ogallah, KanS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

Word was received that Rev. Gunc-
KEEL and family have had their share
of sickness since moving to Ellsworth.
Mr.. Gunckel and Edith have both
been sick. Their manv friends here
are sorry to learn Of this.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30
Notice.!
To Grade Bridge on Big Greek on
Township Line Between Wa-Kee-
new and Ogal1ah Townships.

TOWNSHIP Line betWeen W1-Aee-
ney and Ogal1ah Townships
Notice is hereby given that the
township trustees of Wa-Keeney and
ORallah townships will receive bids up
till noon son Monday, May 2. 1904, on
the following work on the Big Creek
bridge on the township line between
Wa Keeney and Ogallah townships:
South side to be graded with dirt
with 20 foot wing, posts and wire,
cedar posts.
North side-16 foot approach, joist
feet long: wing 20 feet; grade about
100 feet long.
j. G.. BUCHANAN,
Trustee OF Ogaliail Township.
Ed. CHALK.
Trustee OF Wa-Keeney Township.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

Ernest Jesse, trustee of Franklin
township, was in the city Wednesday
and turned over his books to the
county clerk having finished assessing
his township. He says Franklin gain
ed 81 in population last year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

Don't forget to have that photo
graph taken. samples cheerfully
shown at any time. One door north
of the postoffice, Wa-Keeney, Kans.
w. A. Piatt, photographer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

The High School girls and boys are
busy gathering up botany specimens
at present.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

Strayed- my farm IL miles
southwest of Wa-Keeney-1 cream
gray mare pony, gray horse. Ed.
Rathbun, Bosnia, Rams.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

w. T. Littlechild was in town
Tuesday having recovered somewhat
from spell of sickness.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

Henry HIllman. who has been visit
ing his brothers and other relatives,
for two weeks past, returned to his
nome at Berlin, Nebr., the first of the
week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

Last Sunday morning G. 1. Verbeck
left for Salina to take up his business
enterprise in that fine little city. Mr..
Verbeck has long been a resident of
Trego county. and has been man
that has done his share in building up
our town. He owned tile finest resi-
dence in the town, also put up the
largest elevator, one OF the finest
store buildings in the west, and en-
gagged in the lumber business in which
he still has an interest. The old store
block was also put up by him and is
now being used for store and dwelling
rooms. We feel that we can say in
losing Mr.. Verbeck we have lost one
of our enteFprising citizens, but we
hope with their many friends that he
and his estimable wife may like their
new home aud that the business yen-
ture may be full Of success
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

Durham says he has AN old peocock
up on his place and every time it hol-
lers it rains. Burnham are you sure
the peacock wasn't raised here?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

Miss May Rhoades has left for To-
peka with her sister, Mrs. A. E. Nc
Cuilom, where she will further pre-
pare herself for teaching.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

The first quarterly conference of
the M. E. church will be held Sunday
evening, May Sth. The business ses-
sion will be held on Monday, the 9th,
at 2 p. m. All of the official board
are requested to be present.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

The Good Will society will meet
with Mrs. o. A. Cortright, May at
2:30 p. m. Bring thimbles. Mrs. w.
j. Williams, Secretary.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

w. E. Sweeney, of Denver, is revis-
iting old scenes in Trego county this
week. He visited friends in Franklin
township.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

Now is the time to have that photo
graph taken. Call one door north of
the postof11ce and see samples. w. A..
Piatt, Wa Keeney, Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

Harry Gearhart has been sick with
the measles during the past week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

A case of burglary or house break
ing is reported one night this week.
Ii the law gets It's deserts, there will
bs one less business" man in town.
A good dose of shotgun properly adj
fninistered to such ours as snoop
around at night, would be it seems
in order or proper.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

For Sale-Ladies' bicycle Good as
new. Ida Swisher, Ferris House.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

John Hoover, Otto Young and A.
B. Beatty, of Franklin township, were
county seat visitors over Wednesday
night.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Miles, of soutl
Graham county, are the proud parent
of a new girl born Tuesday, April 19
1904.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

There will be preaching services at
the NJ. E. church next Sunday at IL
a. IN. and 8 p. m. Everybody invited.
f. N. Cox, Pastor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

!. Last Tuesday evening stout man
and two big blood hounds entertained
the sporting class Of the city in the
implement room in the Verbeck build
ing. He got the crowd in and shut
the doors, and charged quarter,
which was cheerfully paid to see an
ex-prize fighter lift heavy weight
and dog roll over and sneeZe.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

Fred Schwanbeck's large farm house
is nearing completion and will be one
of the finest in the county.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

Marion Epperly, of Banner, spen'
last week in Ellsworth county revisit
ing old scenes
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30
Mrs. Courtright advertises her book
store for sale.

F. Bordovsky shipped a car of wheat
from Voda, this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

Harley McCollum drove over to Nor
ton county last week and brought
home three swarms OF bees. DIR.
Jones got one hive.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

The Ladies' Aid society OF the NJ
e. church will meet with Mrs. Ufford
next Tuesday afternoon, May 3. Mrs.
Hal Jones, Secretary.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

from Franklin township last Monda
on business.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

John r. Wilson has returned from
his trip to Sturgis, Mich.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

Last Tuesday evening Miss Byrl
Hanks, of Pendennis, Kans., and Mr..
William Wo!lner, OF Wa-Keeney, were
united in marriage at the home of
the bride at 500 p. m. Will is one
OF the boys of the town and is very
widely known. and has a score of
friends who will be glad to learn of
his happy venture. We are not ac-
quainted with the bride but are salts
fed she IS lady of excellent quail
ties or she never would have picked
Will out for her husband. The World
with many friends extend the hand of
to these young people
and hope that their lives may be full
of prosperity and happiness.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

Luther Caskey is laid up with. in
fiammatory rheumatism.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

DR.. Hostetter, the dentist, will b
in Wa-Keeney again, Nav End.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

Will Clawson is listing corn for F.
Fl. Burnham.
Prof Harlan has closed his school
at Grinnell, Kans.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

Pay us-we need cuiH-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30
Notice.!

Trustee OF Wa-Keeney TOWNSHIP
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-04-30

J. W. MAR0UAND. Owner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-15
Our Daily Short Story

hour late She must wait patiently.
The man on the hillside had en-
treated her to take no risks. In fact,
in the old days, he had insisted on re-
naming with her during the late
watches Margaret had objected. She
knew everyone in Coalition. What dam
ger could there be? Besides, gossip
might find apt material in the young
magistrates presence in the station at
all hours. He had sulked bit. but
finally submitted.
Nevertheless. he put something in
her table drawer which might mean
defense.
You know how to use it, don't
your"
''Of course" she had replied. laugh
ingly But what foolishness! You
are simply trying to brighten me. land
refuse to be frightened. There could
be no danger
"One can never tell" he merely SAID,
certain gravity in his tone.
That was when they were good
friends.
Now-he would not care-she tore
her thoughts away from his, and -,e-
gan telegraph communication to Tar
willie. ten miles away. The operator
there was her cousin and a merry
CHdps WHO IOunu 6lFdt CUM
pany by wire.
She was laughing softly at some
quiry he was ticking to her. when a
loud knock startled her. She arose
and stood facing the door. her heart
beating fearfully. A gruff voice out
side bade her open. She made no an
swer, nor a single move.
Then there came a violent banging.
The intruder burst open the door. He
was a tall, heavy man, his face evil
with insolence and determination.
Margaret shuddered. 1t was Dick
Gray. the terror of the county, fearless
and most feared. He came from the
wilderness west of Coalton. safe in his
mountain fastness as outlaw well can
be.
He paid no heed to the white-faced
girl, going straight to the little safe
which contained the package for
No. %.
A CULVER ran through her as her hand
stole to the drawer beside her and
swiftly found hiding in the folds of
her dress.
She went forward and faced him
brave1y.
Get out of heret' she commanded
in the sternest of voices.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-15
How Ahont the Rnit,

One of Joseph Jefferson's pet abominat-
ions is a bachelor. The venerable ac-
tor believes in early marriages and re-
Gently advised a group of Yale juniors
to marry as soon as ever they could at
ford 1t. "Bachelors-why. 1 have the
utmost contempt for the whole breed
of Them" he said. The older they
grow the more conceited they grow.
I took one down peg, though. the
other day. He was talking about this
woman he had known and that woman
he had known, and these women, it
seemed, had married. Why you 1,
said, are in danger of getting left.
Why don't you, too, get married be-
fore it is too late? Oh. said the bache-
Tor, with a chuckle, there are still
plenty of good fish in the sci. But
the bait, said 1, Isn't there danger of
the bait becoming stale|"