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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-02-04

A New York woman who died the
pther day left requests to cabmen and
policemen who were polite to her. TIE
list was not large.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-02-04

FITS permanently cured. No fl ornc-vous.
hess after first days use OF DR.. klines Grea.
NeryeRcstorer, $2trial bottle and treatise FREQ
Or. II. Ii. KLINE, Ltd, 931 Arch ST.. Paila Pa.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-02-04
10 Cure q Cold in Ono w.

Take Laxative Bromo Quininc Tablets. An
druggists refund money il it fails to cure.
2. ". Groves SIGNATURE is on boy. &c
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-02-04

Amethysts Of great beauty of color
fome from Tesanty Creek, Macon
County. North Carolina.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-02-04

Itch cured in so minutes by Woolfords
Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. Sold by al!
druggists, 81. Mail orders promptly ii led
by DR.. Z. Detchon, Crawfora.vile, Ind.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-02-04

Among TIE ADVERTISEMENTS in a re
cent number OF Munich Journal wax
this: Wanted: A secondhand grave
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-02-04

his knees. The boy scowled. Then
as 2 sudden thought flashed into hi
disturbed mind, he fell to work madly
-kicking the nuts right and left, bat
gathering the broken shells into
a heap as something exceedingly
| Precious
I'll fix EN- he .auttcred. shaking
a vindic:ive fist al his legs some
things going TO haEpea mighty sudden
Miserable pumDhia-Iia colo:cd things
III fix 'r:l-.eef DON'T
| Running to a corner Of the loft, he
dragged out an Old sugar trough
| Throwing into it handful Of shells,
he rubbed and thuIped ana whacked
| and pounded them with fat stone
until they were around fine. The pul-
verified substance was carefully re.
moved to make room for other shells
and the process repeated until rile
OF pun2ert brown powder lay beside
the sugar trough and the supply OF
shells WIS exhausted.
Repla, ing the powder in the trough.
the boy mixed it to q smooth paste
with little water borrowed from Old
Liza's pail, and plastered. a portion
OF the compound upon his trousers,
rubbing it in faithfully, as he had seen
Miss LC Iusky rub starch into her linen
collars
The result exceeded his foadest
hopes, and with a subdued whoop of
triumph William Wriggled out of the
hated garments, kicked them once
for luck" spread them fiat on the
floor beside the sugar trough and went
to work b2relegged. but full Of bliss.
When the outside was colored to his
liking, lie turned the trousers and went
over them again. Spatters Of vege-
table paint reinforced the freckles on
his face. and his hands were like those |
OF an Indian, but the yellow trousers
had ceased 20 be yellow.
William" 1t was Mss Loduskys
voice calling him TO dinner.
William answered with a. cheerful
'Oo-hoo. d0nned his MOST and ua-
comfortable trousers and washed IT,
ground shells from hands and face at
the clstetn pump. That tn" stains re.
NAMED tfcihled him not 81 al. Then.
WIN the men OF one who had burned
MS bridges Dehlad him, he marched
ihto lAe hl,chen, and faced the triau
hal OF 1ust'&e.
For a 1a!l minute Miss l-o:usE.'
stared at .he small, brown handcI
reoel "itEotI WORD. HhaA she dill
SpeaA II wa 10 say, Sserniy:
March rlS:at straight upstairs, sir.
'A1u .ahe oh your 'roA5sf5' anu tETo"
ei'i 20" 70 me. inca 60 yea 90 tC
'eu al St"y 'A2sc a-i-}i l tel! yea tc
Sc. up
i'i'aH1 c''-.e>' ''i,--o't r2iF-lrT.
~ aI''io,'sh iie .':st Il longing glance at
NIX o,'i4-e -''"'c IS NJ passed.. He
'o' '4au ".a''e H4Hl Hu1%f!
~" .--ih''e,' ls'cr "1.d o. NC:
" o'-vA 'iosh stfa"s the bac"-s'f-"-
,'o'' a-1c NM l+ol'sAJ'' as sac c1eG2d
,l ~, o1o.' i-c''-a william S hl,i eE2al;
=. - '-'si.l5 ~ ''.e a'S.- i-,:-' scl-oi
i oa'~tS aa2 'o5i s@eA To the VII
~" 1En llS-ftltcr tIe-9 <E-i:. !. - I !
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-02-04

famsurePiso 'sCure forConsumrtlons saved
my life three years aGo.-MEs. THOMAS itog-
1INs, Maple St., Norwich, NY. Feb. II, 19O)
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-02-04

Could 7 Improve bahy's laugh?
Add sweetness to. the look
A mother gives her little brood:
add beauty to the brook:
] would not da.a nor care TO try;
Sky wocu and plain. and dell.
Are good enough Tor me. guess;
They suit me pretty well.
Houston Post.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-02-04
A Guaranteed Cure For plies.

j, itching, Bind, B'cading or Protrudiac
piies. Druggists vii refand meney il Pazo
ointment fails to cure in 6 TO "a DAYS, .cc.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-10-24
FOR INSTANCE:
WITHERs ADICKES.
.URNITUR r E..

We are constantly adding new
goods to our already Immense stock
of House Furnishings. This adding
process Is necessary because OF the
fact that our business Is continually
growing larger-we are selling more
goods than ever before. The reason
for the growth of our business Is this:
We have the stock for selection, we
have the qualities and we make the
prices that are right. With these facts
before you we invite you to come and
see the York Furniture Company when
you need anything in our line.
WE HAVE
Bed Room Suites from $12 up to $50.
Side Boards from $40 UP to $50.
Wardrobes from 50 up to $50.
Iron Beds-this Is where we shine
all kinds and colors and prices.
Extension, Center and Kitchen Ia
bles with variety Of prices enough to
oil ase anybody. -.--... -.
Cooking Stoves-We have just about
a carload of Cooking Stoves-first class
qualities at low down prices. See US.
Lounges and Couches-Have you
one in your home? They add lots to
the comfort and appearance Of hall
way. See ours. We have lots OF them
at prices to please.
PIANOS-We have just received a
very handsome Piano and would be
pleased to have parties interested In
Instruments Of this kind come and see
this instrument It Is strictly high
grade, full toned, well made and fully
guaranteed instrument. 1t Is for sale
at a price that Is right, and we Will sell
1t on terms to suit the buyers.
ORGANS-We are selling lots or
Organs. We have high priced instru-
ments and we have cheap instruments.
II you contemplate buying an Organ
you will best serve your interests by
seeing us before buying.
We sell goods for Cash or on Credit
and make terms to suit the purchaser.
YORK FURNITURE COMPANY.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-10-24

Last week l received a mammoth
shipment Of TINWARE, including all
kinds of Pans, Coffee Pots, Buckets,
Dish Pans, Wash Pans, Measuring
Cups, etc.
Also a line of first quality Enamel
ed Ware, including Stew Pans, Porrin-
gers, Coffee Pots, Sauce Pans, etc.
ALUMINIUM WARE.
1 also have full line of aluminium
Coffee and Tea Pots. Kettles, etc.
This ware is different from most Of
the hollowware for kitchen use In that
It will hardly wear out and looks al
most as we'll as silver. Come and gee
and supply your kitchen.
I have a barrel Of First Quality
PORTO RICO MOLASSES. They are
good. Try a gallon.
Fresh shipment Of KINGAN'S RE-
LIABLE HAMS none better.
Don't forget when you want stylish
and reliable Clothes that will fit well
and look well made to order, l can
supply you. Just what you want.
w. NJ. KENNEDY, Agent.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-10-24
GOOD PAY FOR EASY WORK.
Make a Club for the Yorkville
Enquirer.
BEST SEMI-WEEKLY In THE SOUTH.
Interesting Premium Contest Now Open to
Everybody.
Columbus Top Buggy Worth $S5 For the Largest
Club of Paid Names and Rock Hill Top Buggy
,< for the Second Largest Club of Paid Names
BEST sEMI-WEEKLY In THE SOUTH.
CONTEsT NOW Open; CLOSES MARCH Is, 1905.

YoRKyuLE Is semi
complete
the United States edited ana
experience and equip
of metropolitan
is social educational
have right to ex
of OF It's
SUBSCRIPTION ~
sending their
and SIT for six months
received from uDmakers at nat price
III 15 1906
names .
s. SUBSCRIBERS.
Nau
of ubscripton-$75 This
otner-
the date Of the entry OF the
'.. o. PREMIUMS CLUBS.
and trouble incident to the Sc
therefor
poportned amount OF
clubs whether they as
bugeies worh$ other worth $66 h's
FOR THE CLUBS.
stated herein will give hr class op
returning the largest CLUB we
Hill Buggy
buggies be In the depository OF
WILL
geso the regular retai price
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-10-24
TAX CoLLECTIoNs-leO5.

YoRKv1LLE. s. c., Sept. Is, 1905.
IN accordance with the law, my books
l. will be opened on the 18TH DAY OF
OCTOBER. 1905. for the collection Of
STATE, COUNTY AND SPECIAL
TAXES, for the fiscal year 1905 and
will be kept open until the 31ST DAY
OF DECEMBER, 1905, without penal
ty, after which day ONE PER CENT
penalty will be added on all payments
made In the month Of JANUARY, 1905,
and TWO PER CENT penalty on all
payments made In the month OF FEE, FEB
RUARY, and SEVEN PER CENT
penalty on all payments made from
1ST DAY OF MARCH until the 18TH
DAY OF MARCH, 1906. After that
day all taxes not paid, will go into ex-
ecution and be placed in the hands Of
the sheriff for collection, and all poll
taxes will be turned over to magis-
trates, for prosecution in accordance
with law.
My books will be opened:
At Smyrna, on Wednesday 25th day
Of October. =,
At Hickory Grove, Thursday and
Friday, 26th and 9th days Of October.
At Sharon, Saturday the 2Sth day OF
October.
At Yorkville Monday and Tuesday
3Oth and 31st days Of October.
At Glover, Wednesday and Thursday,
1st and End days of November.
At McConnellsville, Friday the 3rd
day Of November.
At Yorkville, Saturday, Monday and
Tuesday, the 4th, 9Th and 7th days OF
November,
At Fort Mill, Wednesday and Thurs
day, the 9Th and 9th days Of Novem-
ber.
At Rock Hill, from Friday the 10th
day of November, to Friday the 18th
day of November.
And at Yorkville from Saturday, the
18th day Of November, until December
31st, after which day the penalties will
be added as above stated.
H. A. D. NEELY,
County Treasurer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-10-24
PREMIUMS FOR CLUBS.

offers is RIGHT NOW. Let all
names, whether old or new, be re-
turned as rapidly as secured, so they
may be properly entered upon our
books. ~
TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Two Six Months Subscribers at 81
each will be considered. the equiva-
lent of one yearly subscriber at $1.7b,
and so counted. A subscription paid
for two or more years In advance at
$1.75, will be counted as one name
for each year SO paid.
Clubmakers will be held personally
responsible for the payment OF all
names returned by them. After
clubmaker has returned and paid for
any name, he can, at any time there
after, discontinue the sending OF the
paper to the person for whom ne
has paid and transfer the unexpired
term to any other person, provided
the person to whom the transfer Is
desired was not a. subscriber at the
time the original name was entered
on our books
No name will be counted In compe-
tition for a premium until the SUBJ
scription price has been paid; nor
will any premium be delivered until
satisfactory settlement has been
made for all names returned by the
clubmaker. 1sf"5 20 tas .1
Persons who commence making
clubs will not be permitted to trans
fer their club to another clubmakers
list after the names have been en-
tered on our books.
1t is not necessary that the names
on a club should all be at the same
postofice. Names may be taken at
any number Of places.
All subscriptions must be forward
ed to US at the expense Of those send
ing them.
We will be responsible for the safe
transmission of money only when
sent by draft, registered letter or
money order drawn on the Yorkville
postoffice. ~
In sending names write plainly. and
give postofice, county and state.
All subscriptions will be discon-
tinued at the expiration OF the time
paid for. se.
each clubmaker, who will be credited
with each name sent, so that the
number sent by any clubmaker may
be ascertained at moments notice.
In case of tie for either premium,
two weeks will be allowed IN which
to work off the tie.
The time in which names may be
returned, under our propositions Will
commence NOW, and expire at o
y March. arch isos. Ri % VI '''
After the closing Of this contest
on March Is. 1906 no single yearly
subscription win be received Tor less
than the yearly subscription price,
$2.0 except new clubs are formed.
= .
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-10-24
LABOR PROBLEMS IN THE SOUTH
Texas Cotton Grower Says Overpro-
duction Is Not So Serious.

Texas Cotton Grower Says overpro-
duetion Is Not So Serious.
Overproduction Of cotton is not near
ly so serious a question to the south
as the labor question has come to be,
according to the views Of Col. I. w.
Walker of Houston, Tex, one OF the
biggest cotton exporters of the south
west. He has been visiting the coast
cities and mountain regions on account
of his health and Is at the ST. James
hotel, says the Washington Post
1.-The labor question Of the south will
be a burning one when that Of over
production will have been forgotten,
said he. THE main question with the
planter now Is where to obtain enough
men to plant and harvest his crop. The
negro will not do 1t in the future, for
he has disappeared. and his race Is
growing extinct on the plantations.
1T would seem that our only saliva
ton lies in the immigrant; but the
immigrant problem Is not light one,
owing to the Objectionable class that
clamors for admittance to our country.
In Texas we are fortunate, for most
of our foreigners so far are Germans,
Swedes and Bohemians. The Ger
mans and Swedes make excellent. pro-
gressive, industrious citizens, and none
are more loyal to America. The Bo-
hemians, while never making Ameri-
can citizens, are the best farmers in
the world. They can bring more good
out of a small piece Of soil than any
class of people l ever saw"
In regard to the agitation of the as
sociation of southern cotton growers
for a reduction of acreage this year
in order to lessen the production, Col.
Walker says there will be a marked
decrease in the number Of bales In
Texas But God, alone, and not the
cotton growers, is responsible" he
said. Il am convinced that the acre
age is as large this year as last, but
rain has greatly damaged the cotton
crop. There will be about 500 900 bales
less in Texas and Indian Territory this
year than last.
my home city, Houston, Is now the
biggest cotton city in the United
States. Naturally, one thinks Of New
Orleans when l say this, but last year
we handled about million bales more
cotton than the Crescent City did
about 100000 bales for Houston and
IA When a girl says she just hates a
certain man she Is either in love with
him or else he isn't In love with her.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-10-24

TROUBLES OF A CROSS EXAMINER
Speaking of the tribulations of the
cross examiner. a recent writer cites
this experience:
In the progress of a murder trial
near Kansas City he wished to learn
from a witness just where the bullet
struck the victim.
Where was this man shot?" was
asked.
Right here in this town." replied
the witness.
Yes, l know. But where did the
bullet hit him."
Near Sixth and Wyoming streets"
You don't understand me. Where
did the bullet enter?"
1T came In the window"
But in what part of the body did
1t lodge?"
1T never hit his body"
We'll, IL certainly hit him some
where. He is dead"
"Hit him in the head" said the wit
ness.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-10-24

For Four Names.
A Stylographic Fountain Pen; a
Three-Bladed Pocket Knife or one
COPY of any of the following books:
"Gordon Keith" by T. Nelson Page;
"Dayid Harum," 1.-The One Woman,
by Thomas Dixon.
For Five Names.
A years subscription to either one
of the following Magazines: NC
Clure's, Ladies' Home Journal, Mum
sew. Argosy, Cosmopolitan, Saturday
Evening Post, or either Of the fol-
lowing: A champion" Stem Wind
ing Watch, A gold pointed Fountain
Pen, or a four-bladed Pocket knire'
For Six Names. -
An Eclipse" Stem Winding Watch,
Hamilton Model Is, 22-calibre Rifle,
a years subscription to the Christian
Herald, a 22-String Zithern or any
one of the following popular clotn
bound novels: ''Leopard's Spots,
beverly Of Graustark," ''The Two
Captains" by Cyrus Townsend Brady.
For Eight Names.
An Ingersoll Triumph" Watch. a
Daisy Repeating Air Riie-works
like a Winchester-a fine Razor or
a Pocket Knife, Rapid Writer
Fountain Pen-plain case; or a Hopf
Model Violin or an S-inch banjo.
For Ten Names.
One years subscription to THE
ENQUIRER, a No. Hamilton 22-
calibre Rife-model II, the Youths
Companion one year, or golo
mounted Fountain Pen; a good Ban
10, Violin or Guitar.
.. For Twenty Names.
Crack-Shot Stevens Rife, a 10
ounce Canvas Hunting Coat, No. l
Eiector Single Barrel Breech-Load-
ing Shot Gun, the Century or Har-
per's Magazine.
For Thirty Names.
Either Of the following: A Single
Barrel Hammerless Shot Gun, fine
Toilet or Washstand Set, a Hopkins
g. Allen Jr., 22-calibre Rifle, or a
No. 13 oliver Turn Plow.
For Forty Names.
A fine Mandolin, Guitar or Banjo,
New York Standard Open Face
Watch, a w. Richards Double-Barrei
Breech-Loading Shot Gun.
For Fifty Names.
A Winchester or Colts Repeating
Rifle. 22-calibre; or a Baker Double
Barrel Breech-Loading Gun.
SPECIAL CLUBS. ..
We will arrange to furnish any
snecial article desired by club
maker for q given number OF names
on application to this office.
.... TIME TO BEGIN. ......
The time for clubmakers to begin
work in competition for the foregoing
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-10-24
T. w. SPECK, The Jeweler.
LAND FOR SALE.

IF not disposed Of at private sale In
i the meantime, will sell at public
auction before the court house door at
Yorkville on MONDAY, Salesday for
the Mrs. M. E. MCLEAN
home place, known as the Bigger
place." and consisting Of 2l7 acres
more or less. This Is a first-class plan
tation in the Point section of Bethel
township, and adjoining the lands of
DR.. T. w. Campbell and others.
Terms-One-half CASH, and balance
In one year from date of sale.
]. D. B. MCLEAN, Executor.
Sept. 26 I'd
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-10-24
STANDARD WAREHOUSE.

WY E have contracted with ]. ]. Kel-
w Ter & Co. for Standard Cotton
Warehouse with $500 bales of cotton
capacity to be completed by November
1st: then we will be prepared to store
cotton for the public We will be glad
to have parties desiring to store cotton
confer with u.s. LATTA BROS.
Sept. 10. TT u.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-10-24
COTTON INSURANCE.

r AM prepared to insure cotton
| either in town or on farms at min
mum rates in time tried and fire
tested companies, and guarantee in
su-ers who desire to borrow money on
their cotton, that they can secure as
liberal treatment as where policies of
other companies than those I repre-
sent are offered. See me before plac-
ing your insurance.
SAM NJ. GRIST.
Oct. 10 TT II
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-10-24
Glassware

MY line Of Glassware, including Cut
Glass, Blown Glass and Pressed Glass
Is decidedly the largest ever shown In
Yorkville. 1t includes almost every
article that can be mentioned, and In
all sizes. l am selling lots Of Glass
ware-more than ever before-be-
cause my stock Is so varied that Sc
lections are easy and my prices are Sc
low that the selections are easy to
pay for.
IL YOU need Glass Dishes, Pitchers
Bowls, Goblets, Tumblers, Vases OF
any other article in Glass come to me
for it. 1 have 1t and I'll sell 1t to you
at the right price.
Come and see me for anything In
my line. My stock Is complete.
T. w, SPECK, The Jeweler.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-10-24
CAROLINA
r1UTUAL LIFE INSURA ANCE ASSO-
CIATION
S. L. MILLER, Pres. and Sec.
YORK COUNTY AGENTS

Mr.. BUFORT MATTHEW'S, Smyrna.
Mr.. R. S. MCCONNELL. Rock Hill.
Mr.. ]. X. SCOGGINS, Rock Hill.
Mr.. EB EDWARDS. Tirzah.
Mr.. FRANK ALLEN, Leslie.
Mr.. ]. T. NEELY, Rock Hill.
Mr.. JAS. M. STARR, Yorkville.
P. E. BARRON. Yorkville No. 2.
Any Of them will be pleased to give
Rates and other information to par
ties who are interested.
r. A. MATTHEWS, Gen. Mgr,
District No. 2, Old Point, S. c.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-10-24

39' Wanted-Your orders for the best
Grade of Commercial Stationery, Law
Briefs, Arguments, or anything else it
YOU want the Best work.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-10-24
Aumproils department.
Tha Two Presidents.

Its an internal shame-all this un-
just criticism" said President NC
Bawl, leaning back in his simple $4,000
chair.
And SO absurd, so uncalled for,
said President Mcbride. Would you
believe 1t, those rascally papers are
crlticising my Office? You've seen 1t
plainly furnished. They say $4,000 is
too much for a rug-shows how much
they know about rugs. Why, that rug
was a snap at $4,000. It's more than
a thousand years old"
Absurd, indeed" assented President
McBawl.
And $74,000 for luncheons-during
a whole year, mind you. They're kick
ing at that too" said President Nc
Birdie, bitterly. do they expect our
directors to eat ham and eggs every
day? 1 call $4,000 cheap"
Sure, Birdie" said President NC
Bawl.
my Office furniture cost mere
s5O,OOO," continued President McBir-
die. Barring a few silks and tape
stries and one or two really good an
tioues it's barn, a regular barn."
And they say our families make
too much" said President McBawl.
"As II we could make too much. Why
the things impossible"
"Of course" said President McBir-
die. my salary's only $150,0OO. Can
1 let my family starve? And a miser-
able $SOO,000 for stationery-there
more kicking"
You can't please 'em" said Presi-
dent McBawl. "They kick when they
know what we spend their money for
and they kick when we lump a few
hundred thousands under legal ex-
penses.' No pleasing 'em."
mo pleasing 'em," echoed President
Mcbride. IF it wasn't for my sense
of duty my family would resign and
go to work"
Mine. too" said President McBaWi'
And then, attended by eighty direc-
tors, the two presidents went out TO
lunch, forgetting for the moment the
public's querulous talk Of pools. syndi-
Gates, extravaganza, graft. misman-
agement and grand juries.-Wex Jones
In Memphis Commercial Appeal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-10-24
Didn't Follow instructions.


A rather good story was related at
banquet given in the Masonic temple
few nights ago. The speaker said that
a certain individual had expressed
desire to become associated with the
order. and asked II 1t was true that
member could travel the world over
free of cost. merely by giving one OF
the many secret signs. Being answer
ed in the affirmative, he said that II
his Masonic friend would confidentially
give him a sign that would take him
to Pittsburg and return. without be-
ing required to purchase transporta-
ton he would join the order.
The friend. something OF wag, In
structed the candidate to raise his
hand to the right side Of the head
whenever the conductor approached
him for his ticket, and learning the
train he was going to take, purchased
the transportation, explaining matters
to the conductor Of the train and
awaited developments. The candidate
for Masonic honors followed instruc-
tions and all went well, of course, un-
til he was coming back. AS no return
ticket had been provided for he was
forced to pay his fare.
Naturally this made him angry, and
upon meeting the friend, he was not
in the least backward In denouncing
him and the order.
Did you follow the sign instruc-
tions gave you?" was asked.
"I did" was the reply.
What did you do coming back"
II placed my hand on the right side
Of my head and wiggled my fingers"
That's where you made mistake.
You were returning and you should
have wiggled on the left SIDE"
He subsequently relented and be-
came a member Of the order.