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Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-06-02

Williams Bros. New Livery Stables
are now open for business. Give them
a cail when You want a stylish rig for
city driving.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-06-02

\ party Of range men are operat-
ing in parts of Missouri and may be
expected to swoop down upon this
community at any time, says the
Centralia Guard. They haddle a
range that is advertised in St. Louis
papers at 500, the only difference is
they get $40 for it. They may offer
to take a note, giving two years time
without interest which in reality is
payable on demand. Some people
who read this won't believe it until
they learn by experience.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-06-02

a Livingston county farmer has a
flock of sheep and lambs which have
the smallpox, a most peculiar disease
for animals to contract. 1t is said
that the sheep were infected through
some lambs which were kept in
the house a week or more while
the farmers family had the smallpox.
So far there have been no deaths ir
the flock.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-06-02
ASSISTING

Weak and older people are more or less
attic ed from inactivity of the Kidneys.
With feebleness and age the kidneys
become sluggish and do not expect the
impurities from the system that nature
intended they should. For this pur ose
Gay-u-ba is especially intended; it as
sists nature by restoring the kidneys to
a healthy and active conpition. Sold by
Muntzel Drug Co.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-06-02
A GRIM TRAGEDY

is daily enacted, in thousands of homes
as death claims, in each one, another
victim of Consumption or Pneumonia.
But when Coughs and Colds are prop
er v treated, the tragedy is averted. i.
G. Huntley, of Oaklandon, Ind, writes;
MY " fe had the consumption. and
three doctors gave her up, Finally she
took DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con.
sum, ton, Coughs and Colds, which
cured her, and to-day she is we'll and
strong" 1t kills the germs Of all dis
Eases. One dose relieves. Guaranteed
at soc and 100 by Muntzel Drug Com,
pany. Trial bottle free,
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-06-02
RHEUMATIC PAINS QUICKLY
RELIEVED.

The excruciating pains characteristic
of rheumatism and s~ciatica are quickly
relieved by applying Chainberlain's Pain
Balm. The great pain relieving power
of the liniment has been the surprise and
delight of thousands of sufferers. The
quick relief from pain which it affords is
alone worth many times it COST For
sale by Muntzel Drug Co.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-06-02

The Chicago Tribune recently pub
lished an editorial condemning the
citizens of Steelville for electing Frank
Farris as mayor of that town while he
is under the indictment on the charge
of boodling. as a state senator. The
editorial in question has been largely
copied and indorsedby many publica-
tons.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-06-02

Down in fancy county a sign on a
cross roads as follows: ..Tea under
ware and maple sirup; also hides,
pelts and caramels also notary pub
lick and soft drinks
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-06-02
STRAINED ANKLE, STIFF NECK,
LAME SHOULDER.

There are three common ailments for
which Cha berlain's Pain Balm is es-
p~ecially valuable. If promptly applied
1t will a you time, money and suffer
ing when troubled with any one of these
ailments. For sale by Muntzel Drug 60.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-06-02
BLOOD POISONING.

AS an antiseptic, preventing the pos
sibility of blood poisoning, as in barb
wire scratch or rusty nail, there is moth
ing equals DR.. Classes Gei man Pene-
trating Liniment. Sold by Muntzel
Drug Co.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-06-02

The laxative effect of Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets is 80 agree
able and so natural that you do not real
ize it is the effect of a medicine. For
sale by Muntzel Drug Co.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-06-02

Missouri has $4,000 Odd Fellows,
according to the official report, and
also comes forward with 10000
Daughters of Rebekah.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-06-02
10 Yov Suffer From Kidney Troubles !

We guarntee one bottle of Smiths
Sure Kidney Cure to benefit or cure, or
your druggist will refund your money.
Sold by Versailles Drug Co.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-06-02
liW51GElE1
Rock Island Time Table.

West Bound. Departs.
No. ! Local Pass. ............3.35 III.
No. IS Limited. ..............3.3S a. III.
No. 90 Local Freight. .......9 800 a. III.
East Bound. Departs.
No. 2 Local Pass. .12:2O o.. III.
No. IS Limited. .I.4n a.. III.
No. 30 Local Freight. ........ $50 p. III.
Train No. Is carries through standard
and Tourist sleepers ST. Louis to Los
Angeles. Reclining chair cars St. Louis
to FL Paso, FL Paso to Los Angeles and
San Francisco. Dining car service Kan
sas City to Los Angeles.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-22
DE REszkE AGAIN D,sAPPoINTs
Gay Boy. a 7-to-1 si,ot, Captures the
Live Oak Stakes.
tRy Associated Press


MEN ORLEANS. Jan 2l-De Resi-
Ike again disappointed his hackers to-
day. The race was the Live Oak Han
dicap, worth S1,3G5 to the winner With
the best Of the start, Gay Boy, at to
l. opened up a gap in the first quarter
and was never in trouble
First race. one mile-Canyon. 2 to
]. Won: Bengal. 8 to 3. second: Glen,
don. 6 to /, third. Time AS.
Second race. :; 1-2 furlongs-Mar-
pessa, ) to l. won: Inspector Girl. to
l. second; Little Rose, 20 TO l. third.
Time AS.
Third race. ) furlongs-P osuer, to
:. won: Niperline. 9 to !. second: Lucy
Young, Is to /. third. Time rs.
Fourth race the Live Oak handicap
Z furlongs-Gay Boy I 10 ]. won;
Phil Finch. 6 to ], second; De Reszke
. 10 2. third. Time 1923.
Fifth race. one milc-.Joe Lesser
even. Won Montebanll. ) to 1. second
Merry Acrobat, { to ?. third Time
1:4l 30
Sixth race mile and three quarters
George Vivian. 8 to /. Won; Hymettus
to >. second: Stoncwall. :, to ?. third
Time 500.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-22
Bids for Transporting Coal to
Philippines.
A'cAlL s co. BID LOWEST
Thirty Thousand Tons OF "Rlack Dia-
tnonds;' Will be Shipped From This
Port, Baltimore or Norfolk
ing and Going Along Waterfront.

Bids have been opened by the war
department. at Washington, for the
transportation of 10000 tons OF coal
to Manila. Philippine Islands, from this
port. Norfolk or Baltimore Nine bids
were received as follows:
Luckenbach & Co, New York. 5000
to 5000 tons, steamers, at $3.50 per
ton.
Atlantic Transport Co, 5000 to 8 1000
tons. at $3.50 per ton.
arthur Sewel & Co. Bath, Me, one
cargo for their clipper ship Shenan-
doah. at $3.50 pei. ton
Standard Oil Company, one cargo BY
the ship Acme, at $3.50 per ton.
Chapman & Co., by ship E. B. Suit
ton. $500 tons. at $3.50 per ton.
Palmer & Co.. Boston, 5000 tons by
schooner, at $500 per ton
The following bids for shipment in
foreign steamships were also made:
Howard. Houlder, Rowat & Co, New
York, 10000 tons, at $3.50 per ton.
Lindc & Co.. New York. 10000 tons
at Sass and 10000 tons at s4a2
Mccall & Co., Of Baltimore, 80, 900
tons. at s4S7 10.
Mccall & Co. are the lowest bidders,
and have been successful in carrying
numerous carsoes for the United
States government.
Bids are now in the hands Of the
secretary of the navy. awaiting his de-
cision.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-22
WARWICK CIRCUIT COURT.
Judge Tyler Will Not Adjourn Until
Observation-Disclosures Case

Judge Tyler. Of the Circuit Court,
mas cleaned up his docket for Warwick,
nut announces that he will not adj.
Journ court for the term until Febru-
airy The seven saloon keepers whose
hcenses We're revoked are ordered to
close their places on February j and
the Judge will keep court in session to
see that the order is carried out.
me jury Friday night returned a
verdict against Fred Bacon colored.
f'nding him guilty Of assault ana hat
terry and giving him three months in
jail. Bacon stabbed another negro.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-22
Calendar For This Day.
THE BRINK is NEAR.
Few Newport News People Know How
Near 1t Is.

: wv '>SSSFSft VIEWS TCOptC Ni'OW T1OV
Near 1t Is.
Every time you neglect backache.
Allow the kidneys to become
clogged.
Fail 10 cure urinary disorders.
You get nearer the brink Of Bright's
disease.
poan's Kidney Pills will save you
from danger.
Proof Of it in Newport News testi
mcny
Mrs. J. Maroon, wife OF ]. Maroon.
the we'll known carpenter, residence
'il F0riy-fifth street. says: II sincere
" believe that Doan's Kidney Pills
are a very valuable preparation and
shcnlt prove Of untold value in this
vicinity. base my opinion on the
following: Mr.. Maroon and both
were annoyed with backacEe and took
q course Of the treatment, procuring
the pills at Aliens Drug Store. From
the very satisfactory results received
have not the slightest hesitation in
very cmphatically endorsing the claims
made for them.
For sale by all dealers. Price SOC
Foster-Miburn Co, Buffalo, n Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's and
take no other.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-22
Navy Yard Makes Gain in Battle.
ship Building Race.
LOCAL PLANT STILL IN LEAD
connecticut's Degree OF Completion is
Now 66.518ureau Of CONSTRUCTION
and Repair Issues Summary for
Month OF December.

me bureau OF construction and re-
pair OF the navy department has just
issued It's summary of naval construc-
non during the month Of December.
Inc report shows that excellent pro
Sress has been made on the vessels of
war under construction at the vari-
Gus plants throughout the country. In
the battleship building race between
the local yard and the New York navy
yard. the government plant made a
gain OF one point, cutting down the
lnnisana's lead over the Connecticut
TO less than five points
Following is the summary:
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-22
Trinity Methodist

At Trinity Methodist church today
the pastor, Rev ". 3. Beauchamp. will
preach G.. the following subjects:
Morning. The Revival" evening.
The Conditions Of Revival" Be
ginning Monday night a series Of re-
vival services vii! be held at the
church, Rev. George ". Jones. one of
the best known cvangeiists OF the
State, preaching each evening.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-22
Chestnut Avenue Method;st

Rcv. J. T. Green. pastor Of the Chest.
nut avenuc Methodist church. has an
nounced the following subjects for to-
day: Morning. "Quenching the Spirit"
evening. Preparation for Revival"
Next Sunday Rev. L. p Rransford. the
evangelist who conducted such sue
ccssiul series Of meetings at the Thir-
tietll street Christian church, viii be-
sin revival at the church.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-22
"HooDoos' VS.. If. +. W
Crowd Saw Basketball Game at the
" M C.. A. IEt%l

The 'Hoodoos" defeated the f. T.
VI basketball team in fast game
played in the gymnasium Of the Young
Mems Christian Association last night
The game was hard played one and
vas Witnessed by a large number OF
people, who often app!auded their fav-
OriteS.
The basketball tournament which
is now in progress at the Young Mems
Christian Association, is creating a
great deal Of interest and the lovers Of
the sport are afforded many opportuni-
ties to see some good games
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-22
in AND OUT OF PORT.

Steamers. schooners and 7arges Ar
riv'ng and Sailing.
The British steamship Powhatan
Captain Trnick sailed yesterday for
London
The Dutc'. steamship Amsteldyh,
Captain H. X. Wander Gr2ot, arrived
yesterday from Rotterdam with 700
tons OF import cargo
The schooner Dorothy Barrett ar
rived Yesterday from Boston
The schooner Maria 0. Feel. Cap
tain Davis. sailed yesterday for P5rt
land.
The schooner Malcolm Baxter Jr.
Captain Pearce. sailed yesterday for
BCStOE.
The schooner AGGie NJ. Lawrence.
Cnatain kregcr. sailed yesterday for
RcStcn.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-22
Salvation Army,

Services will be conducted at the
salvation Army hall today by Captain
Machen, who. with his family. arrived
mere yesterday enroute for Peters
burg.
Lieutenant Durham. who vas ste
TONED here for some time as a cadet
IS expected TO arrive this week to he
come assis1ant to CAPTAIN Bennett in
charge OF the work Of the army in this
city
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-22
Seventh Day Adventist.

Services will be held at the Seventh
Lay Adventist church this afternoon
at o'clock and tonight at 1850 O'Clock.
Elder HuIald vii; oticiatc.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-22
Lafayette Avenue Baptist.

Rev \. 4. Butler pastor Of the La
fayctte avenue Baptist church, Will
preach this morning on the subject.
Md TO Virtue Knowledge" Evangel-
is'ic services Will be held this even
ing.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-22
Second Baptist.

Special services will be held OF the
Second Baptist church this afternoon
at :; O'Clock and deacons vii! be or
dained. The regular services will be
held in the morning and evening.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-22
"Baraca" class.

Mr. p. W. Kenncn's Sunday schoo!
class Of Tic Second Paptist churc!,
has organized the "Baraca" class. Mr..
ktnnon has q large class Of energetic
boys who are always ready to under
take any work assigned to them by TIC
superintendent. The object Of this or
ganlZaticn is to make Glass No. 2, the
largest in the Sunday school
III. bows; are working now for ne
building fund and during tic past week
have been doing noble work The
members elected ct the first meeting
were rs follows:
John Neibc:saIl. president; Jessie
Charles. vice president: George Cock.
secretary; Henry Nctt,cs. assistan;
secretary: Julius Vernon. librarian
Philip DER treasurer: Ransell Brooks
press renG,ter.
Hu:ting ccmmittce-Roy Carter
Julius Vernon. Roland Ncihcraall.
Membership ccmrailtcc-Cecil Ncib
GrSall. Cecil Vaughan Ranscll Brooks
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-22
Second Presbyterian.

Services will be held at the Second
Presbyterian church this morning anG
evening. the pastor. Rev. w. NJ Hun
ter. preaching al both hours.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-22
Thirticth Street Christian.

Rev. Milo Atkinson pastor OF the
Thrticth street Christian church, will
preach on the following subjects:
Morning. Growing in Grace even
ing. "a Fool and What Becomes OF
Him 7
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-22
MEATH CITY SPIRES.
SUBJECTS ANNOUNCED FOR TO.
DAY BY THE PASTORS.
Dr.. Porter Returns From Trip to West
Vrginia.-Two RevivaIs About to
Begin.

Rev. ]. W. Porter, ID. D.. pastor Of
the Newport News Baptist church, re-
turned home yesterday from Hunting
ton. Va, and will occupy his pulpit
this morning and evening at the usual
hours
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-22
East End Christian.

Rev. y. G. Newman, pastor of tho
East End Christian church. Will preach
This evening on the subject. The
Divine Will Concerning Our Spiritual
Attainment"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-22
The Port Of Norfolk,
BY Associated Press )

I 81! : 7
NORFOLK. VA. Jan. 2l.-ArrivaG:
Steamer kirkstall. (Br1, Kinds, Sa.
vannah. (and sailed for Havrc and
BRISTOL
Sailed:
Mac Mcdonald, Port Inslis. Schoon-
ers 3. !. Hazard. Cranmer, Bermuda
Hundreds: Oliver lAlnes. New York.
from Clarcmont
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-22
Battieships.

DEC. J.. Jan. l.
Newport News Company,
lrSlnla 1913 1924
Moran Bros Company,
Nebraska .. 1884 G4.91
Bath Iron Works,
Georgia .. 69G7 71.o4
Fore River Company,
New Jersey ...... 1872 14.3
Fore River Company,
Rhode Island . ISL Ill
Navy Yard. New York,
Connecticut ... SSH G151
Newport News Company,
Louisiana G4T3 G6 80
Fore River Company,
Vermont 295 81
n. y. Shipbuilding Co.,
Kansas ........... 800 40
Newport News Company,
Minnesota ......... J0.24 52Sl
VIM Cramp G. Sons.
MISSISSIPPI ........ 1926 1854
VIM. Cramp & Sons.
1daho .............. ia 1889
Armored Cruisers.
VIM. Cramp & Sons,
pennsylvania .. 97O3 $685.
Newport News Company,
West Virginia ...... 900 9S.o
Union Iron Works,
California .... CO.. GS.7
VIM. Cramp & Sons,
Colorado . 9S.i2 99.21
Newport News Company,
Maryland ... 93tl a5.li
Union Iron Works,
South Dakota GAL G5.3
VIM. Cramp & Sons,
Tennessee .......... 5S.7l 60 s.;
~ y Shipbuilding Co,
Washington ... 55:; GOT
Protected Cruisers.
Lewis Nixon,
Chattanooga 99.l, 1912
VIM. r. Trigg Company,
Galveston ...... $500 So 90
Neafie & Levy Company,
81. LOUIS ........ 36.t $50
Union Iron Works.
milwaukee, ..-...... CD 6J.1
Newport News Company.
Charleston ....... SG.n6 $500
Gunboats
Gas Engine & Power Co.
L)ubnQuo ........ 72S T7.6
Gas Engine & Power Co..
Paducah ........... GSi III
Training Ships.
Navy Yard, Boston.
Cumberland ... $500 $500
Navy Yard. Mare Island,
Intrepid ...... G7.5 700
Training Brig.
Navy Yard. Portsmouth,
Boxer .............. $500 $500
Torpedo Boats.
Harlan & Hollinsworth Co.
strngham -......... 5000 $500
Wolff & Zwicker,
Colds borough ...... $500 $500
Lewis Nixon,
Nicholson .... ...... $500 $500
Lewis Nixon,
o'Bricn . es1a $500
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-22

hlah Jackson, several months ago ana
the man bled TO death.
Attorneys : I. Garrow and J. T.
NeWsome REPRESENTED the prisoner.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-22

Miss Blair Morris, of Appomattox, is
visiting Miss Hattie Vines, on Twenty.
sixth street
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-22

1T IS pleasure to announce
= TO my customers and the
public in general that / more
than appreciate the confidence
reposed in me during my spe-
ciaI ten days REDUCTION SALE.
desire further 70 say that all
SUITS and 0vERC0ATS will re-
main at the same low prices,
from the fact that we would
rather close Them out than to
carry them over.
'EYSER, o !us Ts''a0's
27'5 Washington Ave.
The Washington times., 1905-07-09

business It was, and to further demon
strate this point by announcing that 200
of the clothes Founders were at the
freight depot. AS each canvasser had
about 100 orders to fill they arranged
with the farmers to drive to town with
them 20 get the Founders, after which
the farmers son and the neiShbor's boy
drove the teams while they made the
deliveries. At each house young
man was instructed to remain in the
wagon while the delivery was made The
CRATER, after delivering FOUNDER
would mark cross in his book mex. to
the name of the party receiving it, and
in leaving would say in a voice. audi
! BILE to the boy in the wagon: "I hope
you will be pleased with our cleanser.
Good-by'
| After starting on again he would take
| a five-dollar bill from one of his vest
pockets and would lay it away with
other bills ir his trousers pocket say
| ing: Easy money easy money"
! AT the end of each days delivery they
! would return to the farmers homes for
more Founders. and in the evening the
cash was counted OH the table in TIE
presence of the family, even the agents
themselves becoming very enthusiastic.
i 1 ley ldiheu almost necessarily OF the
| fortune they could make if they only
| owned the State of Michigan il. the
| patent and said TO the farmers: IF
you can buy this territory, or any ter
ritory in the invention. you can make
| more money in one gear than il ten
years at farming Then came the sug-
gestion that if the farmer would buy it
! he. the agent. would like to work for
him. on commission. as he didn't like his
present employer. personally, although
he was a straightforward, honorable
man.
BY the time each agent had delivered
| his 100 Founders and had laid out on
| the farmers table $500 in 100 piles, the
| two brothers-in-law We're ripe for a
| trade. They were anxious to go ir6o
partnership and secure the patent rights
| for the whole State
So it was arranged that they should
meet the main CRATER at the hotel In
| no time he bargained with them to let
| them have the entire State for s24. 900.
| having figured it out to their entire
| satisfaction, how they could have their
/ money all back, and more inside of a
year, If they would only adopt plans
which he laid out to push il.
He would take their farms at 800 per
acre, TO close the deal: the one who
| owned the farm of 120 acres could nav
| his half with his farm, whereas the one
The Washington times., 1905-07-09
| Jeparafed FIDm77HeiIc FarMI.

town. and no more broken-hearted men
could possibly be imagined Neither Of
these two poor unsophistieated dupes
had had the slightest prospect of OBJ
tanning an order
Before giving it up they tenaeiously
determined 10 give it one more trial.
first calling on some of the purchasers
TO see how these people liked the pouni-
ers, and find out how the agents man
aged to sell them SO fast
At the first house the woman ssia:
''Oh, pshawI it's no good: I am gsing
to give it back when the agent earnes
around collecting"
When he comes around coHecting."
they exclaimed in anaazement. Didn't
he collect when he delivered it?''
Why, of course not she answered:
The took my order on condition that
he was to leave the thing on thirty days,
trial, and at the end of that time ne
would be around again, and either coll
lect the five dollars or take back the
clothes FOUNDER l wouldn't accept the
old thing as a gift
Continuing their investigation they
learned that not q single pouder had
been sold-an had been left On trial.
The main CRATER had provided his
agents with the cash, and after making
the delivery the agent would get into
the wagon, and putting the fye-dollar
bill with his other money, wouI mar
down in his book one more fv,-doIIar
collection.
The Washington times., 1905-07-09
He Won the Bet.

OF all the swindles and gratis Ibave
known. this particular one has always
seemed the most heartless and old
blooded. These farmers had gone ito
ii, believing they were engaging in
wel1-paying, legitimate business and SD
denly awakened to the fact that thy
were absolutely stranded. one of then
in debt to the amount of 20O0 besides.
The above graft, being about the BIZ
gest on record, Will Tow relate whE
l believe to be the smallest.
An Irishman, with only cents in h.
pocket, was in Western mining tow
where whisky was 10 cents a drink Err
tering saloon, he noticed a man stand
ing by the bar with a glass OF liquor be
fore him. Approaching him, he said:
Il bet yez cents I kin pass iyer
dhrop of yez glass of whisky into m
stomach widout wun dhrop touchin' M
t'roat''
I'll take that bet said the man.
Reaching for the glass. Pat gulped Il
down with a single swallow, and said:
"Begorra, yez wins de bet
The Washington times., 1905-07-09

A mans courage goes to low ebb at ,
O'Clock in the morning, and these chats
about sticking up got on Barr's
nerves. so that when he stepped off the
car at the avenue of course he found a
group of idlers standing about the cor
ner. They looked at him in silent hos
tility and didn't get out of the way. He
walked around them and shivered a lit
tie, He crossed over and tried to appear
strong and brave. He saw tall man
on the opposite side walking very rap
idly south Also a man came Ou. of
that Idle grouo at the corner and fol-
lowed Rarr's footsteps. He walked very
rapidly, hut that man behind would not
be distanced- At every lamp the pur-
suer's head pushed a shadow along past
Bars feet and on ahead OF him and
the clicking of his heels grew loud and
terrifying And the man across the
street was forging we'll ahead
1t was amazing how many things took
on human shape just before the
fugitive. The furled fabric of an avn
ing blew back and forth in warning,
and laundry sign pulled into a door
way certainly seemed like a man
crouching. Barr was so scared that he
had to keep swallowing all the time
and 20 save his life he could not avoid
stumbling, md even --Wabbling" a little
in his walk. He knew that would be