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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18
DECAYED MEAT.
DoCtored Up and Served
on Free Lunch Counters.
Startling Conditions Discovered
by Chicago Food inspectors.
Meat Seized, Men Arrested and Their Plant
Held as Evidence Against Them.

Chicago. Aug. 11.-That the, free
lunch served in hundreds of saloons in
Chicago is largely composed of meat
in q condition absolutely unfit for use.
was discovered yesterday by Food III
spector Murray when his force of as
sistants raided Il barn at 12i Illinois
street owned by William Davidson.
The place contained 80 stoves over
which six men We're working in an en-
deaVor To prepare decayed pork and
beef into n Semblance of it's original
form and thereafter ''manufacture" it
into free lunch for the saloon trade
The men working in the awful stencil
of the place We're arrested on war
rants sworn out by Inspector Murray
and with Davidson are accused of vio-
lating the health ordinances of the
city. The raid of the Illinois street
barn followed the inspection of Z coli!
storage warehouse. The warehouse is
public one and in it Inspector Murray
found $4,000 pounds of meat unfit for
use. A search of the books Of the
company showed that this meat was
the property of Davidson.
In addition to the equipment at the
barn for converting unsaleable meat
INTO cuts from supposedly good
roaStS. the inspectors found a plant for
the manufacture of sausage of differ
ent kinds and other articles of food
which usually adorn the free lunch
counters in cheap or middle-oIass sa-
looms
The entire plant was confscated and
will be used rs evidence against Da-
wilson and his assistants in Justice
Gibbons court today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18
CONFIDENCE INCREASES.
Promise of Large Crop Yields and 9th
err influences Have Good Effect.

Now York. Aug 17-BradSUreets
Review Of Trade tomorrow will say:
Confidence increases as crops prom
sing large if not record yields in near
Nv all instances, approach maturity
md jobbing operations, demand from
first hands and orders from manufac-
turers broaden as the month advances.
Distribution of dry goods. particular
~ of cotton fabrics, has been on a
large scale at further advancing prices
and other wearing apparel building
material, iron and steel. agricultural
implements, hardware ard raw wool
have all been moved freely. Prices
have been notably strong. except for
new crop cereals and for cotton, which
feel the influence of large present or
prospective crops. Tin is higher and
copper Is firmer, with nearby deliveries
commanding premiums.
Wheat, including flour exports from
the United States and Canada for the
week ending August &c. are 2,S1+,1i5
bushels. against 106S,519 this week
last year
Corn exports for the week are 525.-
773 bushels against 1,111.039 a year
ago.
Business failures for the week end
ing August 16 number 143 against Ia
In the like week of 1905
Fall trade is active throughout the
Dominion. and the only complaint is
as to slow delivery of goods on orders.
Collections are fairly good. Dry goods,
builders hardware and heavy metals
are all active.
Failures number 90 as against % in
this week q year ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18
BIC INCREASE
In American Trade With
Foreign Territories.
Shipments Of This Year 20 Per
Cent. Greater Than in 1905.
Figures Show Heavier Trade with All The
Territories Except Philippines.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17.-Trade of the
Tinted States with it's non-contiguous
terrItories amounted in the fiscal year
1ust ended to s119, 5O4,511. A bulletin is
sued today by the department Of COM
merce and labor says:
"The shipments to the non-contigu-
ous territories amounted to $51666.oOo
against $43, 10000 in the fiscal year
1905, this growth of about 20 per cent
occurring in the shipments to Alaska,
Hawaii and Porto Rico, but especially
Porto Rico; while to the Philippine IS
lands there was a reduction OF ABOUT
$3.50, 900.
"rhe merchandise shipped from the
non-contiguous territories to the United
States amounted to s6l ,66t,cOO against
s73.250 900 in the preceding year, TINS
fall occurring almost exclusively in Inc
shipments from the Hawaiian islands
and being due chiefly to the decrease
in the value of sugar.
"From Alaska the shipments to the
United States also show slight re-
CuctiOn due to Il decrease i'll canned
salmon shipped to the United States
from $92, 500 OC0 pounds in 1905 to Sc
SOC, 900 pounds in 1906; the value being
about &, ono 900.
From Porto Rico the shipments 10
the United States were over $l9 Oo0'ooo
Ga. 500, 900 in 1905. This increase occurs
chiefly in sugar and cigars.
The figures show an increase in
:-ninnents to all Of the non-contiSu-
GUS territories except the Philippine
islands.
The value Of gold of domestic pro-
Gurtion shipped from Alaska TO the
I-niled States in 1906 was 1850
:.yainst $4,000 900 in the preceding year,
THE shipments to the non-contiSu-
Gus territories were principally manu-
lectures and foodstulfs in prepared or
rarity prepared state. The mercnan-
dis, shipped from the trorical terrific
.as was chiefly sugar, hemp and t.
tlcco."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18
This Week
at


When we say headquarters
for beautiful local colored SOUVENIR
POST CARDS We do not tell
half the story, there is no
better, larger and more carefully
selected line Of Souvenir Post Cards
anywhere east of Boston. we wholesale
and retail these beautiful Cards or
send them by mail anywhere in the
United States. Prices SC. each, 2 for
&C., csc. per dozen. Send your orders
they will be mailed promptly.
DRUG STORE ETHICS when you
buy yo7r medicines of US you obey this
first law of nature-self protection.
You not only secure the needed
remedy, but you secure experience,
backed by the most approved drug
store facilities Our experience is
your protection. We give you lust
what the doctor orders"
No order too small, none too exacting
to receive the most conscientious
treatment.
Prescriptions filled promptly and with
minute accuracy.
Our Confectionery Department con-
tains the most Delicious Assorted
Chocolates and Candy you have ever
Eaten. Everything in our Candy De-
partment is pure and wholesome. We
have just received a fresh supply of
the famous Apollo" Chocolates in the
most beautiful gift packages ever
shown in this section. Prices Csc, 30c,
Csc, SOC, COO, and 75c. Something new,
assorted caramels each piece wrapped
with waxed paper, very delicious!
Try 1Oc worth. Every day in the year
we sell the best soc Chocolates in bulk
for only 39c. Every Saturday in the
year The Epicurean choice assorted
chocolates in fancy boxes only 27c
Tooth Brushes, Hair Brushes, Bath
supplies, Toilet Soaps, Gillette & Star
safety Razors and other kinds, and
every Drug Store want. Drugs that
cure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18
WANT ANOTHER RECEIVER.
Polish National Alliance Files Petition
in Chicago Court.

Chicago. Aug. 1.-THE Polish Ma
tional Alliance of the United States
of North America today filed a bill in
the superior court here asking that an
other receiver for the Milwaukee Ave-
nue. State Bank be appointed. John c.
FetZer. present receiver of the bank,
who was appointed by Judge Bretano
recently, is made a party to the suit
The bill alleges that the alliance has
$4,000 reposited in the bank, that I'M
der the insurance oct of 1893, these are
exempt funds and should be separated
from other funds in the bank. After
filing the bill, the attorney for the al
lance went to Judge Brctano's court
to present it personally to Judge Bren-
taro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18
WOMAN'S CONVENTION.
Several Days Session Opens Friday at
Ocean PARK.

Ocean Park, Ne, Aug. 17.-The
women's convention opened a several
days session here with Field day de-
voted to Western Maine. Maine dele
gates from Portland and other places
in the Western portion Of the state
we're present. The speakers at the IT.
ternoon meeting We're Mrs. Mary w.
Thom'S Of Saco, and Mrs Mary =.
Phillips. a missionary to India.
Tonight, Rev. Louis Malvern of Port
land, gave an Illustrated lecture on
India
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18
DONNELLY DENIES CHARGE.
President Of Caree Weavers' Union
Says He Did Not Strike Senderchia.

Dedham. Mass, Aug. 17-James
Donnelly, national organizer of the
Carct Weavers' Union pleaded not
guilty before Judge Plimpton in the
local court today. on a charge of as
sault brought against him by Pietro
Senderchia. one of the strikebreakers
at the plant of the Cochrane Weaving
Co., in East Dedham. The case was
continued until next Tuesday. The
trouble arose over a strike at the mill
where 800 weavers went out last May
for an increase in wages and because
they alleged The foreman in the factory
used improper language.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18
Two Cities Lose.

Chelsea, Aug. 1.-THE cities Of Chel-
sea and Everett and the town of Re
we're will lose some Of their funds by
the failure of the First National Pank
Of Chelsea unless the bank Is able to
pay dollar for dollar when the settle
ment is reached. The town of Revere
has about $4,000 of the money belong
ing to its water department, on deposit
in the First National. Everett has nc
national bank and at the time of the
failure there was about $4,000 Of its
money in the First National. The city
Of Chelsea had only about $4,000 in the
bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18
Fishermen are Safe.

Liverpool, n. s., Aug. 1.-THE bark
" hite Wings, Captain Solomon Nc
1.eod, IA days from New York. arrived
This afternoon with Michael Reddy
and Harry West of the Plymouth,
Mass. fishing schooner Mystery. who
went adrift several days ago. They
were picked up by the st. John bark
Nellie Troop and transferred to the
bark White Wings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

The question whether trades unions
should be incorporated is discussed at
length in a report made public Friday
by the Massachusetts bureau of sta
tistics Of labor. No definite conclusion
is received by the bureau, but the con-
census OF opinion of employers, labor
leaders. members Of the legal profess
sion and tie representatives Of the GEN
er:.l public 10. whom questions bearing
on the subjects we're rropOunded by The
bureau, is presented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18
CONFERS WITH MORAN.
Gompers Calls on Bay State Attorney
General to Discuss Politics.

Boston, Aug. 17.-Samucl Gompers.
president of the American Federation
of Labor, who was in this city today,
called upon District Attorney John Il.
Moran and WAS closcted with him for
half an hour. When he came out he
stated that he had called to discuss the
political outlook with Mr.. Moran Mr..
Gompers planned to leave late this af-
ternoOn for Maine, where he will take
an active part III the campaign against
Congressman Charles f. Littlelicld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18
Miss SmlrnoH Is Well.

Avon, y. Y. Aug. ia disatch was
received today by Mrs. Herbert Wads-
worth. from her niece, Miss Nelka
Smirnoff in Finland, stating that she
is well ana knows nothing Of the case
of Mile. Smirnoff who was beaten by
the Chevalier guards at st. Petersburg
several DAYS ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18
WAGE FARMERS CLUBS.
Subject of Discussion at Lbomfixers
Convention at Boston.

Boston, Aug. 17.-Kepresentativas
from cotton mill Centers in New Eng
land are in attendance today at the
10Th annual convention Of the Nation
al Loom Fixers' Association Of Amer
lea. which is being held in this city.
National President Charles II. Coburn
Of Saco. Me, presided. The subject
of wage earnCrs was given q lengthy
hearing. Officers will he elected toner
row.
Thursday, OctOver 4 was chosen by
the committee as the date for the next
convention. fremont Temple was the
place selected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18
MOSELY TURNS UP.
Man Supposed to Have Been Thrown
in River Is Found.

Pittsburg, Aug. 1.-Peace prevailed
at the mines Of the Pittsburg Plate
Glass Co, today. Steven Mosely. who
was supposed to have been thrown in
to the river by the strikers. was found
today. He was not seriously hurt.
Stefano Roaway. who was stabbed dur
ing the riot. died last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18
ARRESTED AT PORTLAND.
Man Wanted at Atho!. Mass, Taken
Into Custody Friday

Portland. Nc, Aug. 17-Inspector BaG-
ton of the local police department this
afternoon arrested A. w. Richardson,
who is wanted at Athol. Mass, for al
legged murdcrous assault Search has
been made for Richardson since the first
Of July. lie has been in the logging
camps in the Maine woods it is said. IL
will probably h" turned over to Massa-
chusctIs officials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

Mrs. Charles A. Carson anC
ter Gretchen and Mrs. Frar
and daughter, Hope, of Rando.r
yesterday for Ocean Point, wheI
will pass two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

If you would please the ~"
home do take them a half
high grade wrapped, nu ~
G. M. Beane has received. ale
rich indeed. OF course the "
chocolates at q c. on Satu,u ia
become a Sunday necessity. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18
A Local Dressmaker.

St Petersburg, Aug. lit has been
definitely ascertained that Anna Smir-
noff, the young woman who was whip
ped b. mon Of the Chevalier Guards
here recently for making sarcastic
remark, has no American connections.
She is a local dress maker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18
Indicated at Lonoon.

London, Aug. 17.-Professor John
Milne, the siesmologist, reports from
the Isle of Wight that his records indi-
cate an earthquake as great as that of
San Francisco lasting for five hours
apparently located along the coast con-
siderably north of Valparaiso.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

Mrs. Herbert d. I.lsle
Charles, arrived on thu
morning from Boston
Chelsea, where they " "
weeks with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

The, genuine "Afterdinner :
can be obtained of jerks
Fresh made and only lie. u
you find delicious ice cream, ic,
soda, etc, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

Mrs. w. +. Fuller of West GAP
accompanied by her daughter,
George Gross of this city, left
morning train yesterday for
with her daughter, Mrs. FRI 'ri..
at Crescent Beach. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

A new sidewalk is being laid Oh
per Water street, Randolph. and
Improvement is much appreciated
the people who have been obliged
walk over the old one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Il. Brow,
son, Daniel, who have been 4,
relatives in this vicinity. LIFT
boat yesterday for their HON, n
achusettts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

Z. ]. Brooks Of Washington,
is visiting his brother. George 1
is visiting his brother. Frank
ings, West Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

c. H. Cobb is doing a fine bu
in jewelry and watch repair
Honest work, honest prices" is
to be his motto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Mathews, nj. 4
been visiting at the home oil
Foye in Randolph. have returne
their home in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. G.. f. Austin. who +
been visiting relatives in Pittston
| on the boat yesterday for their =
| in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. D. D. Hobson I
daughter, Marguerite, left on the
yesterday for their home in LaWrei
Mass, after passing several wees
relatives in West Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

Mrs. George Day of Watervile Al
rived yesterday for a visit in thi, cl
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Eugd
Hodgkins, Central avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

Miss Laura Hager returned en- thd
boat yesterday to her home in Boston
after passing Il week with friends id
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. James T. Henley, WI
have been visiting friends here, d,
| turned yesterday to their home
| Barre, VT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Day are in ia
diner. after passing two weeks at d
seashore. Mr.. Day will soon start
q long business trip through the Sou.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

The corn canning factory is being pua
i'll readiness for operation this fan
About 20 men ana 10 women will b|
employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

Miss Julia Howell returned yesterday
to her home in Cambridge. Mass. after
passing a few days with friends in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

Miss Edith Marson left yesterd Al
for her home in Medford. Mass, aft4
a visit with Miss Lydia Marson d
Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

Miss Jessie Parks returned yester.
day to her home i'll Brighton, Mass.
after visit with friends in Randolph
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

Governments receipts for Friday:
From internal revenue. $67S,721: Gus
TOMS. $1114.3O5; miscellaneous, $10S,111.
Expenditures $174O. 00G.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

! Mrs George 3. Morse and Miss Flora
Danforth left yesterday for a visit
with friends in Lynn, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank D. Scott have re.
turned to Winthrop Beach, after visit.
ing Mrs. John MARI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18
Church Notices.

First Church of Christ. Sciel
vice at l0.45 A. M; subje&
Jesus" testimonial meeting Z
at 80 p, n -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

| Mrs. S. Z. Jewett and Miss Clan
| Jewett have returned from a visi. with
| friends in Woodfords.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

j. M. Woodward returned yesterday
to Everett, Mass, after passing a week
with his family here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

Mrs. A. G. Foster and Mrs. 7 \
Connors left yesterday for a visit !
Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

Maurice Blanchard has returned fro,
an extended visit i'll Damariscotta anS
vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

Rev. FIR. Mccarthy. formerly of tbi.
city, arrived last evening for a shor,
/ visit here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

Miss Ora Doty left yesterday n,
visit at the Islands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

Bert Cobb, mali carrier, is en,ov,,
. vacation Of two weeks. ''iAs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

Miss Watson Of Utica. y. Y !, .
guest of Miss Evelyn Davis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

Miss Margaret Danforth has returr
ed from a visit in Milton, Masy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

Miss Paula Williams left veeter,.
for visit at Squirrel Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

Miss Sadie Durrell Of Lewiston nas,9
ed yesterday with friends in this c,,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

George Bibber Of Gloucester Is ii,
itinS in former home in this citv 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18
GARDINER.
s'srnaIs Telephone Call, NJ

Shore dinner at Emery's SUNDAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-18

lIUI
Saturday, August 10, 1906
GARDINER.
ssurnaPs Telephone Call, s1.a
Shore dinner at Emery's sundo.
Miss Ora Doty left YESTERDAY &c.
visit at the Islands.
Bert Cobb, mali carrier, IS enio,,.-
vacation Of two weeks. '''is
Miss Watson Of Utica. y. Y !.
guest Of Miss Evelyn Davis. " :
Miss Paula Williams left vesta,,.
for visit at Squirrel Island
Miss Margaret Danforth has retrr,
ed from a visit in Milton, Mass
George Bibber Of Gloucester IL i.
ting in former home in this civ 4
"A
Miss Sadie Durrell Of Lewiston 10.
ed yesterday with friends in this cir
Mrs. A. G. Foster and Mrs. 7 v
Connors left yesterday for a visit !
Bangor.
Maurice Blanchard has returned fro,.
an extended visit i'll Damariscotta ana
vicinity.
Rev. FIR. Mccarthy, formerly of tb;,
city, arrived last evening for a sbor,
/ visit here.
j. M. Woodward returned yesterday
to Everett, Mass, after passing week
with his family here.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank D. Scott have re.
turned to Winthrop Beach, after visit.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-08-01
ATTACKS DATA
Of RAILROADS

The statistical formulate of the rail-
road companies were attacked by Pro-
lessor w. d. Pence in a hearing be-
fore the state railroad rate commits.
sion. Professor Pence is an expert
on matters related to railroad opera
ton and the classification of expenses,
and he showed the commission some
respects In which volumes of Stats
tics presented by the railroad COM
panies were unreliable as showing the
expenses and profits of the railroad
business.
The hearing yesterday developed
the possibility that at least one of the
great railroad systems is DESTROYS Of
compromising the rate reduction issue
Statistician William Ellis for the Mil
waukee road presented figures of the
effect rate of two and one-half cents
a mile would have. He said it would
be about $4,000 a year, but the loss
resulting from a two cent rate would
be approximately $4,000 He said
that two-thirds of the traffic on pas
senger trains in and out of Milwau-
kee is on the two cents a mile rate al
ready.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-08-01
A SCENE THAT FAILED

Your most cherished effects" said
David Belasco, apropos of playwriting.
are too often the ones that fail most
dismally. 1t is like the tale of the
young LOthario.
A youth poor but vain, was start
ing a railway journey with a friend.
Two very pretty girls appeared, and
the youth said to his companion, VINO
was dressed less carefully than him
self:
Don't you sit with me, Bill. You
sit in the smoker, and I'll sit near
these girls. And I'll you what you
may do for me if you would. Just he
fore the train starts, come I'D to me,
and take off your hat and say: Il
have wired for the automobile to
meet you at the station sir, and the
yacht will be in commission by tomor-
row afternoon. Any further orders.
Mr. Vanderbilt" Do this for me, will
YOU. Bin?'
Bill promised. and the youth got on
the train, chose a seat behind The
pretty girls, and waited for the won
derful and dramatic scene that was
to come.
What came of this. Bill, just before
the train pulled out, ran to his friends
car, and shouted through the window
at the top of his lungs:
Tell yer boss to be sure to have
both them pairs of shoes mended by
Saturday