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The Van Buren press., 1904-07-09
ANSWERED ADVERTISEMENT
Story Told by Young Man Who Re-
sponded to widows Appeal
In Newspaper.

at is my firm belief" declared the
man with story at the back Of his
mind, says the Washington Post. that
everybody has had similar experience
only the rest Of you are afraid to tell
yours"
Undoubtedly" encouraged his
friends. but let us hear yours"
Well" the story teller went on. ''it
concerns the first and only time ever
answered a matrimonial advertisement.
ii had been inserted by a widow who
desired correspondence with an eligi-
bic man not ayerse to matrimony OF
course, gave a fictitious name and ad-
dress when wrote, but received an
answer promptly
In this the widow gave her real
name. her address and her telephone
number and suggested that | call her
up and make an appointment to call
upon her did so with alaerity."
And did you really go?"
Certainly ! went out and rang the
bell. and she herself came to the door
and invited me to step inside
" Is this Mr.. Spaulding?' she asked.
No. | answered gravely I am
Mr. Spaulding's friend, Mr.. Spauding
was called out OF town very unexpect-
edly late this afternoon and begged me
to come out here and explain the sit
uation | will admit to you | added.
that | know the matter under consid-
Grafton between you and him and II
you will permit me, should like very
much to sit down and talk with you
| few moments
Delighted she repeated. leading
the way into the parlor and seating
herself.
What can't understand contln-
ued, is why woman like yourself.
| young, good-looking and evidently In
| comfortable circumstances, should have
to advertise for husband Surely.
you know plenty Of men
I know IT must seem strange. she
said OF course, | do know great
many men. but In my circle Of acquain.
tances there is not one that Is really
suitable match for me
Now. you know" said the story tell.
er, that that is a very plausible situa-
tion. Ask yourself II II might not hap
| pen to any one. Then. OF course. abe
began quizzlng me about Spaulding |
told her he was tall and a blond. She
was pleased with that, because. shs
said. she was very partial to blonds.
! i am sorry about that said. for
| had hoped II you and Spauldine
shouldn't agree you would let me call
upon you
" Well she said, archly. I have
known brunettes whom | admired
Altogether. | suppose, ! was there
20 minutes when | rose to 20.
won't you tell me what your name
ls?' she asked.
1 cant see that that matters
answered 'spauldlng Is the man you
are interested In. But am SpauldIng's
friend. as | told you In the beginning
and In case you and he fail to come to
an agreement, you will hear from me.
Then made an appointment foi
Spau.'lng with her and left. And thats
the end Of the tale"
Didn't you ever 80 backY"
no. came the indignant answer
81 wasn't looking for wife-It wai
simply lark" D
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BOUND FOR vLADIvOsToK.
pctersburg was Halted For ~
PIN. IN the no-pUrus.

ConsNntnoplc, Tuesday, July Sit
transplres that the Rltsian volunteer
fleet steamer ~ Petersburg, which
passed through the Bcsphorus from the
Black sea this morilng In company
with the Seyaslopol, tho latter iylng
the Red Cross and with her hull paint
cd white, was stopped In the Bosp0rus
by blank shots from the Turkish forts,
fred without previous warning
The incident threatened 10 cause
friction but after a delay Of several
hours, explanations we're exchanged ho-
tween the Russian embassy aud the
porte The vessel va5 then allowed To
proceed Nladyoslok being her de
piarpd destination.
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Bridges In Korea.

Some idea Of the delights OF travelling
In Korea IL given by the following do
scrlptlon by traveller Of the bridges"
IN that country "A Arstclas bridge In
Korea Ia simply an assortment Of blanks
nailed together These are scarce A
sccond.cass bridge In a series OF Isolated
stones, from one to another OF which tho
visitor may jump A lhrd'class bridge,
much the commOnest variety invls-
lble, its position belng Indicated BY a
couple OF posts, one on each side ot ths
river They mean that yea may safely
wade across, as the water probably
NOT NO much above your cbest'-- Lon.
don Mall
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CONVENTION CALLED TO ORDER.
Promptly Mt Noon Chairman Jones
Raped for Order.

St. Louis, July G.-Exactly al noon
Chairman j. X Jones of the national
committee, called the convention to or
der. His appearance on the platform
and the sound of his gavel brought
forth a cheer from the floor and gal
leries.
Chairman Jones directed the SER
geant-at-arms to secure order He con-
tinued belaboring the table with his
gayel. but it was some time before
quiet reigned.
Chairman Jones directed the secre-
tary to read the call for the cOnyen-
ton
Applause followed the reading of
the call After quiet was restored,
Chairman Jones announced that the
convention would be opened with
prayer by Rev. John F. Cannon, pas
tor of the Grand Avenue Baptist
church, Of St, Louis,
During the invocation the conven-
ton stood. DR.. Cannon's voice was
entirely inadequate to reach even the
center of the hall. The prayer oc-
cupied several minutes.
Enthusiastic cheering greeted the
chairman's announcement that he was
directed by the national committee to
appoint John S. Williams temporary
chairman, and C. A. Walsh temporary
secretary, and John l. Martin tempo
rary sergeant-at-arms.
The chairman appointed Col. John
NJ. Guffey, of Pennsylvania, and NJ. f
Tarpey, of California, to escort Mr..
Williams to the chair As the plat
form was inclosel by a railing it was
necessary for the committee and Mr.
Williams to climb over the railing
The committee lifted Mr.. Williams
safely over and the entire convention
burst into cheers as he ascended the
platform.
Il have the honor to introduce to
you John S. Williams as temporary
chairman" said Chairman Jones, and
again the convention cheered,
Mr.. Williams was attired in a light
The Van Buren press., 1904-07-09
Live stock NevLets.

a. Louis Cattle Fancy exports, B0of
$50, butchers, 81 JVfi5 IS Htockets, " Odp
iN COWS aud hclfors bDu0D Hogs e
Packers b Nmj.@, butchers, bbgapb Oi
light, 81 16di5 62ls sheep Mutton sheep,
,5.7bNl3 lambs, Njod6&, apfing lambs,
" Opil7 %
Indianapolis Cattle good 10 prime
ateors, B76nJ 10 Hogs best hcnyios, 800
u5U, medium aud mixed y 'Sii6b
ahocpa-0uod TO choice, 81 bu1o lambs,
N1jui2b, spring lambs, N"ub'bO
Kansas Clty Cattle Native steers
81 gdiG. W, southern steers, bOubOi
soNihorH cows, R,OOU3 70, native COWS and
hclf0fH 81 OnuOb, utuCkcrs ana feeders
s. i6dll %, calves, S,Dui bO,wrStern steers,
n 0OuB ~, Western COWS, pDlmi 20. Hogs
Heavy - 9bub 70 packers. b@Is ~,
piga and lights, ~ sous 20 Ahurp Nut.
tons pb0u5pl, lumhH 81 told@ @ range
steers " iSilGn. ewes. NJuloo
Chicago Cattle Good to prime .stoora
So i0ud IN, poor 80 medium NbWl 39t
sluekera and feeders, " gbul %, cows u ~
Hito, helfrfH o. Uilb lUi tnnnrfA NtpH
lG. calves, d h0ud IA, TpknHsfpd steers,
"a B56 M li0gs Mixed ana butchers /,
ii l5iid GlA, good a. cholcr heavy, bap
bh. rough heavy a. 30d5j6i light " ltqf
bbi shppp-U Uoud 30 choice wpthprs tiN
a52i, falf to choice mixed n25ui %,
western sheep. 81 ijfrl 10, native lambs,
pOIito, western lambs, b@no"
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THE P0PUllST TICKET.
Thomas u. watson, of Georgia. and
Thomas ~. Tibbies, of Nebraska,
Nominated ut Springfield, III.

Springfield, H.. July before ad-
journment sine die Tuesday night, the
national convention of the middle-of-
the-road and populiet parties, now
known as the allied peoples party.
nominated Hon, Thomas u. Watson. OF
Georgia, for president Of the United
States and Hon. 7, II Tlbbles, of No
braska, for ylce-presIdent
The committee on resolutions, In It's
report to the convention. ieaillrmed ad-
herence to the basic truths Of the Oma-
ha platform OF 1892 and OF the subsc-
quent platforms OF 1896 and 1900,
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ONLY THE PARTy's VEAL.
The Good Of the Party Before Per-
sonni Interest Says Harmon,

Cincinnati, July Judge Harmon
having received dispatches from DIFF
fcrent parts OF the stale based on
newspaper reports Of Discussions In
the Ohio delegation at St Louis, crit
ioIsIng some delegates, gave out the
following signed statement,
"I am satisfied with the conduct OF
my friends at st, Louis They are on
the ground and best know the stua.
tlon. | have full faith In their loyalty
ana judgment; and they know | have
always wished them TO consider the
party's interests before mine,
(SIgnedl "JUDSON HARMON"
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Convention Notes.

The Michigan delegation has decid-
ed to cast its vote for Parker.
South Cardinals IS votes will be cast
for Parker.
If Parker is not nominated after
reasonable number of ballots, Massa-
chusetts. Maine and New Hampshire
will turn to Olney.
Senator Daniel, Of Virginia will be
chairman Of the committee on resolu-
tions.
Senator Bailey Of Texas, has con-
seuted to ac, as permanent chairman
The Maryland delegation, at meet
ing, decided to vote for Parker
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PERMANENT CHAIRMhNsHIP.
Hon. David u. mn says senator Hal
ley, OF Texas, is Agreed upon.


St Louis, July Hon. David b.
Hill announced that United States
Senator Joseph W. Bailey, Of Texas,
had been agreed upon for permanent
chairman of the convention, Outside
Of this announcement there was little
or nothing doing about New York's
quarters except vigorous demand by
400 Tammany braves for seats In the
convention, a demand which National
Committeeman Mack could not graf.
ify. Senator Grady, of New York, ap'
pealed to Senator Hill but the latter
told him he could not assist him Then
Senator Grady accused the Hill people
OF bad faith, and said that they were
purposely keeping out the Tammany
people to prevent applause for any
other candidate than Parker,
The Van Buren press., 1904-07-09
RAINY SEASON Is 0N.
Serious Military Operations Ia
southern Mnnchurin halted.

St Petersburg July THE military
circles generally take the view that
serious military operations in south
ern Manchuria are over until the
rainy season has ended, and that In
che meantime the Japanese will de.
vote themselves to the seige OF Port
Arthur.
The army organ marves at the evil
dent lack Of decision on the part OF
Generals KuroN and Oru, expressing
the belief that this may account for
the fact that forces landing at Port
Dalny have been taken from the ar.
mics In Manchuria,
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GEN. OKu's ARMY RETIRING.
II IL Evidently Bent On Concentrate
inR ON Port Arthur.

Lao Yang July Cen. Okus army
Is retiring, evidently with the object
OF concentrating on Port Arthur. Siege
guns are being placed in position at
Kin Chou,
The departure Of two additional di-
visions for the seat Of war Is reported
from NagasaN,
The Van Buren press., 1904-07-09

Now york July f-Closol Money on
call easy M lnlh per cent, colplnH bl1,
~ offered NJ ~ time loans nrm W lays
ana 10 days, sRdsA por cent, slh months,
lnlA prime mercantile paper Ngnl per
cent, sterling exchange lifm, with actual
business In bankers Bills at NtaidNiJ ~
fof demand ana NJ NJ 1ihl 10 Tor 80
dny Bills, puatpd rates. 80 nnd iNl gpma
mtfeAl bllls, lNit, bar silver $50 Mex.
lean dollars lGa uuvernment bohls
steady, railroad bonds Ilrn,
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CortI, JcMcl. Rendered Wor,hIe...

New York, July Tn the fire
which destAoyed the Cammack cottage
at Tuxedo Park, N. Y. tho jewels OF
Mrs, Bernard =. Steiman, OF New
Orleans, worth several hundred thou.
sand dollars, were probably 80 dam.
aged that they will be worthless here
after.
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AMnItIng TrInI D.. prIyc Innrt.

vladIvostok Tuesday July j,-CDe.
layeI In transmIs3Ionl The British
steamer Cheltenham was brought IN
hero July 2, and Is now awaiting trial
by the prize court
The Choltenham Ia Of 800 tons,
was built In 1901, and IL owned by Gal.
bralth, Pembroke 4 Co, OF London.
She was insured against risks OF cap.
turo at the value of 100000 She Is
reported to have boen taking railroad
material from Japan to Korea
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uumors Of u Sen Fight,

Lao Yang, July There are per
slstent reports in circulation that
hot engagement occurred Tuesday
northward OF Gensan, between the
Russian VladIyostok and Japanese
squadrons, which ended fayorably to
the Russians,
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rrn,n n,oun rrom ,rrnrl.

Springfield, H., July TRAIN No.
7 on the Chicago, Peoria a. 81 Louis
railroad, was blown from the track
by tornado, Tuesday evening, near
kllbourne, III Daggageman Thomas
Wiley was killed AMI ~ persons IN
urud
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4 NIsiior Injured,

~ Ihula, July Henry A. Kas,len,
a visitor from Montgomery county,
Mo, fell from an olive street ear at
De0iverville ani Dellallyiere avenues
ana suffered fracture Of the LEFT hip,
Hc was sent to ~, Johns hospital,
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10 wed n uos,on ilcircss

Newton, Mass July Horny
Brooks, q wealthy Boston business
man, residing here, announces the on
gagemoht OF hls daughter MIss Helen
brooks, to Dwight Davis, the tenn,a
champion of ~ Louis,
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on. ki,,,d, rour iujured,

Council Bluns, lau July 1=One man
was killed and four serlously injured
and fourteen freight ears were burned
Ia Chicago Northwestern freight
wrook at Woodblnc lap Tuesday,
The Van Buren press., 1904-07-09
The Wu,, Wa. From Missouri

St Louis, july An Indian styling
hImself Young llorse TfalneF aud
claiming to be chief was severely IN
iurei at the National stock yards IN
East st. Louis Tuesday IN an attempt
10 ride an unbrOken mule,
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cotton,
Financial,

Quotations fdf mlldlHR range aa fol.
lows H. Louis ioNci New YORK le.oI
Memphis lOige
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ncnyy Rains Falling,

Muklen, July Rain Is falling very
heavily here, Several Of the Chinese
bridges have been carried away The
movements Of large bodies of troops
and transports have been stopped,
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motion was made by Bourke Cochran
that the convention adjourn until ten
o'clock Thursday morning, The mo-
tion was adopted, and the convention
adjourned at $50 O'Clock.
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So VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS SATURDAY, JULY g. 1904

did not recognize the Philippines as
part of the nation.
Chairman Guffey N Pennsylvania
strobe in closely behiul the Philippine
flag. and was heartily cEeered
The Van Buren press., 1904-07-09

Chicago Closing quotations. Wheat
July, 8AusSNc, uld, sDhc, September.
1Ac. Corn July B.ulSi4c. September,
lgNe. December. l5sc, May bA.c. Oats.
July, 3sc. September. a2hu12Ac Deccm.
Der. SliSc, May gN,' purk-July, il2 s6i
September, iigo ILrd-July, 800 Sep.
tembor, El7i4I1 ~, october N2gnj Mo-
ycfnber, Nl5, Deccmpyr Eyih, RIBS
July, Elih, soptoinbot, $50 October,
10 Ryg@July, 69g; Soptumbor, Go,
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stage ~ the Rivers.
THE MARKETS..
THURSDAY, July T.
Grain mud Provisions.

ST. Louis Flour Patents, N.1jGi 20.
other grades, ilpO1fi10 Wheat-No 2 red,
new, gcHlOO Corn No. mixed isc,
Oats-No 2, ~. Hay Timothy,
nOOa!im. prairie t1ooalO.OO c,oyer, 800
nll,oo Lard-Cho,c" steam, $50, Pork.
New mess, Sl30h Bacon -ifeaMnst, W
iiai5c. Eggs src,6 i5HaibMc. WoolI
Tub washed. 20d3g t,, Missouri and IN.
nos combine g3t.c other grades, ljufic'
Indianapolis Whrnt-No, red. tlOl;
No 3 red. rc Corn No, ? white, bhc,
No yellow, Sl,c. ndts- No. mixed, $50,
Hay Timothy NOlull.OO
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-07-15
For the Summer Girl,

For the summer girls room there
are o imported chests OF drawers
which a be set upon a table. They
match the cretonne furnishings now
In vogue. The chest is no higher than
an afternoon tea table and less than
two feet wide and deep.
II Is covered with cretonne, and has
five drawers. also covered In ere.
tonne, with French lettering In gold,
setting forth that the compartments
are intended for gloves. %cravats. rib.
bons. handkerchiefs and wells. The
chest can be packed In the bottom of
a trunk. and saves carrying boxes, to
say nothing Of the trouble Of locat.
ing accessories of dress in q bureau
OF the guest room.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-07-15

Orange or wine Jelly Is preferable
to a heavy dessert on a warm day.
Mint sauce may now be bought In
bottles just as catsup or pickles are
put up.
Brown paper moistened In vinegar
will polish your tins until they shine
like silver.
Rub a drop of olive oil on your
knives and forks before putting away.
and they will retain their brightness
and be free from rust.
White cheesecloth and scersucker
are recommended for kitchen aprons.
as these materials are easily washed
and require no ironing.
In these warn days. when gas, oil
and gasoline stoves are 81 much used,
a gallon bottle of ammonia should be
always on hand as "a safeguard against
fire. Flames yield readily to a show
err of ammonia. .~.,r.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-07-15
IETS2EM1k
Nav Fashionable Colors.

The newest tints are geranium pink
Neapolitan violet and the popular
champagne shade, which look so
pretty trimmed with lace. and, In ad'
dition, there are some rose pinks'
pale turquoise blue. while a fresh
shade OF mauve will be specially APP
prcciated by blonde beauties. n a
silver.gray is suitable for slight
mourning. The fashionable brown,
now called m%ordore, Is also represent
ed. and there are two good shades OF
royal blue and a rich poppy red. The
white silks are suitable for children 5
frocks. as they are rather more sub
stantial than Japanese washing SILKS
though Just as easy to tuck and quite
as soft, and any Of the pale tints Will
make smart and serviccable slips for
all occasions.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-07-15
Ponuee and Lace,

No material makes more satisfac'
tory underskirts for summer wear
than ponsee. II is light in weight.
sheds dust and can be l%aundered with
success II proper care be taken. This
one is admirable In design and In
cludes n removable %fiounce, that Is
buttoned onto a smooth fitting upper
portion. and IL trimmed with self.
colored lace. The fiounce provides
abundant flare about the feet while
the plain portion above does away
with all fulness over the hips. a most
essential feature OF petticoats worn
under the fashionable full skirts.
When liked several iounces can be
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-07-15
Locating the Blame.

An amateur actor. who has a pro.
found faith in the efficacy of advertis.
ing, was complaining. after the enter
tainment. to the chairman Of the com.
mittee IN arrangements.
who got up the programmed
asked the young man.
II did" replied the chairman. 81
suppose you think that your part of
the performance was not given sum.
cient prominence"
II don't see that you ought to say
anything about the way in which we
called attention to you. The audience
didn't seem to know you were there
ION the contrary. a number of my
friends told me I was irst.rate, espe
cially when | sang that comic song
II didn't hear anybody laughing"
"Of course not. And that's where
| say you are to blame. How could
you expect them to laugh? You didn't
state in the programme that it was .
comic song"
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-07-15
The Handkerchief as a Material.

The rage for fancy articles made
from handkerchiefs has by no means
died out. and handkerchiefs in vari-
Gus sizes are now owe with this
end in view.
A square as large as the old-fash'
Toned bandanna Is printed in sweet
peas. In pink or lavender shades.
Three OF these squares are divided
into quarters. Four points of one
handkerchief are turned In, and the
position of the square Is reversed, the
Joining being effected by a coarse lace
beading through which ribbon Is run
pink for the sweet peas, lavender for
lavender blossoms.
The corners Of the other two hand
kerchiefs are then Joined to form a
~fiounce. which hangs around the pill
low In deep points. The back OF the
pillow Is Of lawn to match the pre-
vailing tone In the flowers.
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vance you the money to exercise your
option. on the condition that you do
so when it drops to 26. You will de-
posit the stock with me and place 1t
in a pool To be handled at my discre-
ton. As an evidence of my good
faith | now offer you 81 for your stock
eight POINTS more than the market
price. After meeting the Morris
claim this will leave you a balance of
500, 900.
General Garden looked into the
handsome face OF the young man who
calmly made this proposition. For
some moments he was silent. but the
old hopes awoke and the courage of
youth came back.
II will follow your advice, Mr..
Blake he said. firmly. MY n am
my daughter. You must be sure of
your ground. and I am content to rely
on your judgment. | therefore ac'
cept your original offer, Mr.. Blake,
and will sign an agreement to that
effect
Blake called a legal subordinate
and. in General Gardens presence, die
tated the terms Of the contract,
duplicate copies Of which were signed
and witnessed.
IL should be pleased and honOred.'
said General Garden, as he arose to
go Ito have you accept the humble
hospitality Of my temporary home,
II you have no other engagement, dine
with us on Thursday evening""
IL have none. and shall do myself
that pleasure. Until then, adieu. Gen
eral Garden"
James Blake shook hands with the
general. and turned and entered John
Burt's private Office.
Its all right, john" he exclaimed
with the enthusiasm Of n boy. "You
couldn't have managed 1t better your
self. have his option and a contract
which gives us absolute control. He's
a digniied and at times a crusty ole
gentleman, but he stood in proper
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-07-15

Garden, with some eagerness. nor
have l mentioned my good fortune in
consequence OF that change"
And your good fortune is what,
papa" asked Jessie, without lifting
her eyes.
"A much more important position
has been awarded to me, with a cor
responding increase in emolument.'
replied General Garden with more OF
dignity than of pride. Jessie threw
her arms around her fathers neck
and spoke tender words of congratula-
ton.
I'VE will talk no more OF money
and other gloomy things she de-
clared with a laugh which brought the
roses to her cheeks. Il am going to
play for you.
Listen to this. papa!" She ran her
fingers over the keys OF the piano.
The LIQUID notes swelled into the in
toxicating melody of a gypsy dance
and quivered with the trilling OF birds
among the trees. For half an hour
Jessie played. Then she began a spir'
tied recital of her exeriences abroad.
She mimicked the staid old German
professors, and the general laughed
until the tears coursed down his
cheeks.
General Garden made an early ap'
pointment with James Blake and was
promptly admitted to the private Of
flee of the famous operator.
an ..o mn nhtnnttnn 0annro1 d
said James Blake. after the usual com
monplace remarks which preface Dusi'
ness transactions. explain the exact
status OF this block of l.. & o. stock.
There Is no secret about It," re
piled the former banker. "A number
of years ago l became convinced that
the l.. n o. railroad had a brilliant
future. purchased fifteen thousand
shares on speculation. Then the panic
swept the country. Not dreaming tina,
nv bank would be involved, ! decided
to protect my l.. 4 o. stock and &C
cOrdtngly bought 1t in at fifty. pay
ing he sum of $500. 900 in cash. Their
the crash came and my bank we.
under with the others. Randolph Nor
ris was my principal creditor. Mr.
Arthur Morris consented. as a per
sonal favor, to lend mi two hundred
thousand dollars on the stock. In
terest and other charges have since
accumulated until Mr.. Morris has now
a claim OF SEAS. 900 against the stock
AT what price does Mr.. Morris pro
nose to sacrifice the stock?' asked
Blake.
, at twenty.six.'
I James Blake made a rapid calcula
ton on a writing pad.
81 have a proposition - make you
General Garden" he said. Il will ad