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Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
IT WOMEN.
JACK THE sTABBER" Is CAUGHT
IN ST. L0UIs-sAYs HE
HAD UEC0ETR0LLA-
BILE DESIRE TO
STAB WOMEN.
HE MAKES A FULL CONFESSION.
Stabber is John Brady, 20 Years Old
is a Waiter Out Of Employ
ment-Identiied by Sew
sral Of His Victims
None Serious
ly Hurt.

ST.. Louis, Feb. i0.-John Brady,
% years old, a waiter out Of employ
ment, was arrested this morning on
suspicion Of being the young man
known as Jack the Stabber,'' who
stabbed 0 number OF women on the
streets during the past three weeks.
After being sweated, the police state
that Brady confessed that he had
done the stabbing and was the person
for whom the police have been search
ing.
Brady was arrested early to-day in a
resort where be had, on a previous
visit, Boosted that he was "Jack the
Stabber."
When be called early to-day, the po-
lice were secretly notified and he was
taken into custody. At first be denied
all knowledge Of Jack the Stabber,"
but upon being confronted by several
men who had held Jack the Stabber''
and released him on the street one
night, and positively identified, Brady
confessed.
His parents live in the city. He has
three brothers and three sisters.
Brady was cioseted with Chief OF
Detectives Desmond for only a short
time when he broke down. On the
chiefs desk lay the pocket knife that
had been taken from the young man
when be stabbed several women on
the street n night three weeks ago,
and had been released before 1t had
been ascertained that be bad stabbed
the women.
Brady identified the knife. IL just
took that knife and stuck it into
Them said he, In a high, effeminate
voice, and with no show Of emotion or
excitement. 81 don't know just how
the idea first came to me. When l
stabbed the women l delighted IN 1t.
Just one quick stroke and it was all
over. l didn't pick out pretty women
particularly; it didn't make any DIFF
ference to me, so long as they were
women. never thought Of stabbing
men. / think the first woman l
stabbed was as Eighth and Olive
streets. After that l was excited and
didn't know how many l stabbed or
just what / was doing.n
Brady was identified during the day
by a number Of the women who had
been stabbed, as their assailant. He
looked at the women contemptuously,
but said nothing. he was then taken
back to a cell, and will be held pend
ing q charge that will be placed
against him.
A total OF seventeen women and
girls have been stabbed IN the street,
fourteen having been stabbed during
the early evening OF January % None
was seriously wounded. Brady insists
that be did not stab all of them, but
admits that he does not know how
many were victims of mis- knife. His
parents have been living apart for
twe,years, the mother and children
living at 119 North Vandeventer Ave.
Brady has not been living at home
for some time. He said:
81 left my home fearing that |
would be seized with the uncontroll-
able passion to harm women and at
tack my sisters"
Informations charging Brady with
assault to kill were issued this after
noon by Assistant Circuit Attorney
Rosskopf at the Instance Of Miss Grace
Oglesby and other women who were
stabbed while walking along the
streets.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

The name Of W. H.. Kennen is be-
ing frequently mentioned for Presid-
ing Judge Of the County Court a
large number of citizens Of the coun-
ty are bringing a strong pressure to
bear upon Mr.. Kennen to consent to
the use OF his name for this place.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
AUDRAIH woMAns
SALE OF PRODUCE.
Shows Total of $1412.4l For -Four
Ysars-Keep Books and Find
Out How Much Your Pro-
duce Pays You.

In speaking Of the produce, sold by
the farmers wives Of the county, Mrs.
D. 3. Erisman, Of near Benton City,
said:
I'VE read your copy from the Fulton
Gazette Of 1.-THE Middle River Farm
ers Wives Association Many farm.
ers wives Of this county sell produce
almost weekly and keep no account.
1t has been only the past four years
that we have kept an account though
we have sold produce for a number Of
years. 1t is encouraging to know just
what the income is; besides it Is no
more than business to keep books.
"The following are the sales Of pro.
duce from an Audrain county farm for
the past four years.
Butter-1902, e126.0S
Butter-lsOs, s249.3e
Butter--l904, $3.50 80
Bntter-l9O5, s228.ST
Eggs-19o2, $50
Eggs-I903, sS1.02
Eggs-1904, 1886
Eggs-1905, s48.52
Chickens-l902, s14.00
Chickens -lo03, $3.50
Chickens-19O4, sl4.24
Chickens-1905, a35. SO
Meat lcured) and lard over from
use--l902, $3.50
Meat cured and lard over from
use-l903, sI8.48
Meat Cured and lard over from
use-1904, s13 80
Meat lcured) and lard over from
use--leO5, s13 90
Fruit and vegetables--l902, sl4,29.
Fruit and vegetables-l9Os, s75 81
Fruit and yegetables-19O4, $685.
Fruit and yegetables-1905, $50 81
Honey-1902, s
Honey-1903, $40 sc 4
Honey-l904, s2L73
HoneY-1905, e7.52
Total sales for 1902, s2lS.s7
Total sales for 1908, s4s2 90
Total sales for 1904, 1886 So
Total sales for 1906, 1914 81
Total sales for four years, sl4l2 Al
There are others in Audrain who
AN equal or surpass the above
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

Mrs. Yeaman Byrnsof Benton City
very delightfully."- entertained number
of her friends Saturday evening In
honor Of her sister Miss Sadie Byrns,
and cousins Miss Emma Green and
Mr.. Henry Harvey Of South OF Mex
leo, and MI. ohas Daniel Of Kentucky.
Music and games we're the features
of the evening. The occasion was
made especially pleasant by the charm
ing spirit with which all present en-
tered into the merriment Of the affair.
The guests departed declaring they
had spenta most enjoyable evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

wANTED-District Managers to
post signs. advertise and distribute
samples. Salary $500 weekly, $500
per day for expenses. State age and
present employment. IDEAL SHEAR
Co., 80 Randolph St, Chicago. wtmlD
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
Firm Incorporates.

The Kemp s. Pearson Clothing Com
pany incorporated February 10th
George N. Pearson, Is shares, John P,
Kemp, 1s shares, M. r. Wise IL shares
Norton Nelson 8 shares and George
Kemp, 8 shares. They incorporated
for $4,000.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

Carpet rags dyed with Putnam Fade
less Dyes will not fade, the colors are
bright and pretty. Putnam Fadeless
Dyes cost you no more than Others.
but color more goods brighter and
faster colors. Ask your dealer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
BIG AUCTION SALE.
On Saturday February IL, 1909 at
1:30 p. m and 7:30 p. m.

Now is the time to get your house.
hold goods, will close out my entire
stock of household furniture to make
room for a line of staple and fancy
groceries. A. ]. BUEL SEQ
Near hitching rack. Mexico Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

Street Commissioner Campbell had
a big force Of men out Monday, giving
the streets In the business portion Of
town q thorough cleaning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
Youne.Wooldridge

Philip P. Young, Of Galloway
county, and Miss f. Francis Wool
bridge, of Audrain, we're united In
marriage Wednesday afternoon by
Squire A. B. Cluster. The LEDGER
joins their many friends in extending
congratulations
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

"Young men the Moler Barber Col
lege st Louis, NO., certainly offer a
splendid chance to learn the barber
trade just now. Their scholarship can
practically be earned before complet-
ing. 1t includes tools, board and posi-
tions. Write them." 47-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

Miss Nell Robinson, Of this city,
who is a member OF the "Just Out OF
College" company playing in st.
Louis this week, was home for the
dav.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

You will be interested in Durkee s.
Bearings implements and buggies;
and Durkee s. bearing will be inter-
ested In making you feel at home at
Potts old stadd. 47,2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

The sheds over the oil tanks are be-
ing demolished preparatory to remov-
ing the tanks. They will be located
at the east end OF the Wabash stock
yards in west Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
Chapter Spend Delightful Evening

Chapter spend Dellghtfui Evening,
The Royal Arch Chapter Of Masons
held>a most delightful meeting last
night In the Chapter rooms.
There was a lunch and an address
by Judge S. M. Edwards. Judge
Edwards is one Of the best Informed
Masons in missouri and his talk was
both instructive and highly interest
ing.
After the address a sumptions lunch
was served to the large number pre-
sent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

W Adams vs. L wRoberts, verdict
for pin and amount Of recovery assess
cd ut $50.
Court adjourned until Thursday
morning at 9 O'Clock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
YOUNGs oREEK Items.

Y0UNGS CREEK ITEMS.
Correspondence OF the Ledger
YoUNes CREEK, Feb. l4.-George
Vanlandlngham moved last Wednes.
day to his farm four miles north OF
Youngs Greek.
Fifty-three persons attended sup
per at James Gilbert's last Thursday.
1t is rumored that Bert Berry has
sold his farm to Mr.. Braden for $40
per acre.
Earl Berry has appendicitis.
Rev W B Craig, Of Paris, is very low
with pneumonia
Clarence Berry's little girl is still
very sick.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

We have farms, city and suburban
property for sale or exchange. Call on
us for anything in the line OF reafe
tate. d2-w1 RIxEY s. BURcH.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

The debate between the Epworth
League and Christian Endeavor So
ciety which was to have been held to-
night will be held next Monday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

II you want to sell your real estate,
loan or borrow money on real estate,
or rent real estate call on
d2.w1 RIxEY & BURcH.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

T. e. Steele, OF Monroe County, an
uncle Of John ]. Steele Of this city
died at his home Tuesday morning.
Deceased was well known In this
city where he had frequently visited.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
stsphsnson RuYs CreaseY,s shop.

Having purchased the Mason Crea-
sey barber shop, on South Washington
street. l will be ready for business
Friday Is, and would be pleased to
have my friends call and see me.
d2.w1t JAMES g. STEPHENSON.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

Miss Martha Garrett is home from
Centralia, where she was the guest Of
Mrs. T. e Hampton, nee Miss Powell
formerly Of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

Mrs. W. G. Hutton, OF St. Louis, is
the guest Of her parents DR.. J. Rule
Fritts and wife;
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
5 Steers strayed or Stolen,

8 coming 8 year old steers marked
with slit in left ear from the farm Of
@. +. Clark and son near Thompson
station. Anyone furnishing informa-
tion which will lead to their return
will be rewarded. w.t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

G. W. Menefee, Of w~ellsville, was a
business visitor to this city Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

ladies' Misses and Child
md at rock bottom prices.
HsfDENDALL s. WILKINS
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Legare Gary have re-
turned from st. Louis, where they
we're the guests Of Mrs. M. e. Buloff.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

Hondolin Club, at Hardin
81 Hardin College Tuesday
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

eEEe1's Society Of the Chris
@ea I'LL meet at ESQ Thurs
EHEon In the church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
COUNTY NEWS.
TULIp ITEMS.

IULIE ITEMS.
Correspondence Of the Ledger.
TULIP, Feb. IA Born, to Mr. and
Mrs John Housteu, a daughter
Mrs Rose Young and Miss Mason are
quite sick with iagrippe.
Mrs M Cottingham is improving.
Miss Smith began school here Mon
day.
Mrs. Lewis is the guest of her
daughter, Mrs Ed Wilson
B Carter and wife spent Saturday
and Sunday with their mother In Cen.
tralia.
o L Perkins transatsed business In
Columbia last week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

h 30 minutes by Wool
|6lk&g Lotion. Never fails.
+. Llewellyn Drug
~ uly 10.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

all the newest shades in all novel
dress goods.
RacKErTs s. ENMoSs ID G Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

E H5dd Shoes for Ladies the
zIng shoe try a pair.
HADENDALL &WLKINs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

Langdon Jones, OF Westminster
College Fulton, was in this city Mon
dag.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

~ II pieces Of popular music
seoIa, next week at Worrell-
1sI6 %. d3wl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

Emusic at less than half
e . cents per copy next
06IfeIl- ParksfMusic Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

Look over. Durkee and
bearings line of farm imple-
ments, they will be pleased
to show you and quote you
prices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

Elllof. d Sturgeon, was In
16Il Naek on business and
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

zzee The cbildrens shoes we
81 800 and 81 rs and
11zs 1t 81 80 and q 90
HaEDENDALE& WILKINS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

Charles BledsOe left Monday for
st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

= enelIsh eyelit and shadow
|6kErrs & EMMoNs DIG Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

things IN laces and en-
d2a1s
1KHrQs s. EMMoNs D G Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

William R. Fritts, Of Columbia,
spent Sunday in this city the guest Of
| relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

100 acre farm, well improved, 9 miles
from Mexico. 12-w1
RrxEY A BuRcu.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

Lady Acme is seven years old weighs 345o pounds She proves the contention that
Acme food is the best Her daily feed consists Of AZ pounds of corn five pounds Of oats, IS
Of hay and l6 Of pound Of Acme food
ACME FOOD is kd all classes Of stock and at ALT times with safety and at profit @&
ACME FOOD produces fat and finish and substitutes OH Meal at onethhd the cost
Champion, Sweepstakes and High Glass Prizes awarded ACME FOOD fed animals at
the International Stock Show, Chicago 1900
ACME FOOD guaranteed to bring results, and is a paying investment The following
wenknovn sokmen Of TIL; county are few who have used and acknowledge Acme Food to
as represented and have received good results from it and ares still feeding It,
Joe Condne, H. |. Smith, Bob Jolly j. F. Baker E. C. S Mile. Alex Carter r r.
Buckner Ed Stewan, Cook Groves, Lee Bro, j. W. Smith, w. F. Atkins Judge !. E Sims
Sims Chas. Dean Pate Cauthone and W. Brewer
Ii. II. MIDDLETON.
AT Middleton & Morris Livery Barn, Mexico, Mo-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

o~enterneri kid gloves white and
pearl white. We 1T them.
RICKETTS, & EMMoNs ID G. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

Barnes have a farm 100
/ &0 1 farm of 224 acres for
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

Qaartett, Feb 2cth. "at
Tuesday Feb. goth.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
INVENTORY
SPECIALS.

Mems $50 Duck Coat, until sold
oub....
Mems hockey Gum Boots, until
sold out, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 2s25
s or bottle Vaseline. ,............... SC
l ID Cotton Bats. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Boys SOC Corduroy School Pants
until sold out. ............,......3 SOC
1Oc Scrub Brush, II inches long sc
80 doz. Mems white foot Hose, UNI
I'll sold out, pr............... :. .l0c
SOC SILK Girdle, Ia bargain for
WOmenl now .......... ..3.... .J9c
$40 Corduroy Suit, until sold out .t6.e8
Toy Telephones with 6 hemstitch-
ed Handkerchiefs inside, to close
.5Sc
Mems good heavy drab Overalls. .45c
Women's fleeced lined half artics,
pair. SOC
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
store
Where Low Prices Rule.
SPECIAL SHOE VALUES.

Try our well known Star Brand
Sho< Sand be convinced that they are
bethel.
Mems extra heavy Tan Shoes, three
sole and heavy outside counter, large
eYelets and rawhide laces; the best
work shoe made pair, pr. SIPS.
Boys and Mems Giant Calf Seam
less and unllned work Shoes, a No. /
good Shoe for this muddy weather, at
pair, s1.25, s1.4s, s1.69.
Also Women's and Children's Shoes
of good strong makes and at prices
that will make you wonder where we
get such values.
SPECIAL ALL DAY FEE. 20.
6 plain blown glass Tumblers, this
DAY l9c
Women's SOC Oneita Union Suit,
ibis DAY. .29c
72-in. all linen Table Cloth, this
day, I'D. .49c
10000 Envelopes, this day, pack OF
%. &c
10 doz. German China Salads, this
day Tic
sprcr.Y ar NV rup q,
soc Ladies' Wool Knit Skirt, this
y
81 5 30x6O Symrna Rug, this day. TOO
SOC Brush Door Mat, this day 200
75c plain white Slop Jar, ball and
cover, Just for this day, | to a
customer ...............4.......5o soc
sppcr.r 49, nv prp az
MRS. fotts Sau Irons, tnis day, SET
OF three. .osc
es''o ""''' 'ni'
lc
eI'oV oioeles Wringef' enis uay .el.is
oVc game fllncn, tnis oay's+ y
SPECIAL ALL DAY FEB. %.
Rov,s a, Ar R,ae this aav aac
Arin-al,.nised IRON wash po,,sr.
th,s a.v 400
All l,,,sr w,rdow shade Ava. coloy
aarL croan th,s d.v *
rracrar LACY soan this dav ~
hars or
lOc COuNTEk SPEclALS.
:, sH az sss 5ss nov e !. , %sse , Ts may Be able
~ 49, nlonAeu
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

o|ezoipe sale, next week at
pSIfs Music 90. d3B1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

on muslin underwear
- money.
s. EMMoNs D G Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

HENT.-Two good farms
6In two miles of Mexico, I'M
add one six miles from
|H6rosed. wi
LAKENAN s BARNES
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

/ checked dress goods.
oxlzz11 y EMMoNs Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

|o1k|nas Ladies. Misses and
d2wl
Ck&IrS b EMMoNs d G 70
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

Mrs. Susy Buckner is suffering from
a serere attack of la grippe.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

+. i. Rulofr is home after an
visit ii ST. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

Il EMMoNs G Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
SPECIAL.

SPECIAL.
WANTED-5O0 Men to wear out
John W. Russ Box Calf Shoes, plain
French and Cap Toes at s1.99 pair.
Actually worth to-day s2.5 so a pair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
SarsapariHa

Sold BY druggists everywhere. Buy it today.
aH AZ meet the wishes Of those who prefer medicine in tablet form. we are
46 ~ Hoods sarsaparila In chocolate coated tablets IS well asn the usual
- k5 reducing Hoods ssrsaparfna to a solid extract, we have rmainedin tho
20 1qfnrye propertfs OF every medicinal ingredient except the alcohol.
*21EH~ Or sent By mail i0eoses one dollar c. l. Hood Co, Lowell. Mass.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

|rIal1 81 over laces and band
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15
n you bay !. st PITCHERS ~. right.

Probate Court is in session.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

0NEY TO LOAN
<fzst EASIEST TERMS
PROPERTY FOR SALE.
SALE IN AuDRAIN AMI
41|sIN0 COUNTIES.
WILD LANDS IN SOUTH
I0lI1l AND ARKANSAS.
EXCURSION RATES TO
tIH AND WEST.
81 s. BARNES
Hxlco, MO.
ENGAGEMENTS.
4uthorized 70 announce the
wing as candidates for the
A. Audrain County, NO.; subject
|II1t Of the Democratic Primary,
~SENTATIvE
xf,rxn BuRoH.
- rprAsupFp
X rHRErKEIp.
s.@Ss
@
nrrRK
u 0uNNrNGHAM.
WLLECfok
i. RoDEN.
81 RAUL .. COIL.
IN JUDGE
nr
L17Hf a; JAMES
9*4Rhh VI DI11o
=. WHITNEY,.
ii Il MCCALL.
q11ffoN a JESSE
Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-02-15

oo1DxR OF DEEEs
y <~1EpHENs
4 ]. WHITNEY.
d 2scALL.
6IderoN 4. JESSE
The Carlisle independent., 1906-08-09

is able to heal all of your sorrows and may the Lord who took her home to glory comfort her loved ones with the hope of meet ing Little Mamie beyond this vail of tears.
 May God comfort and bless the bereaved parents, is the prayer of one who loved little Mamie well. , Sleep on Sweet baby,
 Sweet betthy rest;
 God called you home,
 He thought it best.
 Carlisle Mercantile Co. have just received a full line of Collars Harness and Briddles. Their
The Carlisle independent., 1906-08-09

tongue will always praise savior's love redeeming grace. Oh could we see it's smiling face delighted with the happy place. We could not wish it back again but say dear baby with Christ remain what consoling thought for the heart broken father and mother to know that their little one is now resting ln the sunshine of Heaven where in if she had lived to the age of maturity this blessed assurance might not of been theirs and may little Mamie's death be the means of making your path clearer to the land of God who
The Carlisle independent., 1906-08-09
In Memorian

The Grim Monster Death visited the home of Bro. and Sister Wade Pharr, of Carlisle Arkausas June the 30, and took their little jewel Little Mamie. She was ten months old and such a loveable little babe. The remains were laid away at Walters Chapel and as 1 watched the little form lowered, into its last resting place and looked ay9pnd at the bowed head of the eHef stricken parents these lines passed through my mind, the sweet little baby has gone to rest. to be with God forever, blest; it's little
The Carlisle independent., 1906-08-09
Fair Association Meets.
He'd Enthusiastic Meeting in Echlin Hall an1 Incorporated with si0rooo. Capital

Held Enthusiastic Meeting in Echlin Hall
 an1 Incorporated with si0,ooo. Capital
 The Central Arkansas Far association met at Echlin hail Saturday evening the 4th and de cided to Incorporate with q capital o1 $l0,000. 5000 to constitute one share. and limit the amount that one person may hold to ten shares. For the past two days previous to the meeting Mr. Owen Dansby of Lonoke had been em- ployed to make a canvass among our near by farmers and business men and while but a few were in terviewed the subscri ptions already show over s160O.O0. Mr. Dansby will in all probability confnerllis work to the vicinity of Carlisle during this week and expects to secure q considerable Increase to the fund, after which time he will visit our sister towns and ask their help and cooperation. Those familiar with such enterprises are aware that it calls for sacrifice on the part of those who undertake them. But with all who are able to bear share the burden will be fight. An Annual Fair is one of the greatest features in advancing Agricultural Horticultural and live stock interests that country can promote. Don't say you can't do anything when Mr. Dansby calls. Boost any worthy enter prise. Boost the fair.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-10-16
How the Spanish Waiter
Understood II

4 FELLOW performer while trav-
"A cling through Spain found him.
self separated from his cOmpan-
ions. 1t was nearly noontime, and,
stepping into the nearest restaurant,
he sat down at one of the tables and
proceeded to inspect the bill Of fare.
To his surprise he suddenly realized
that he was in Spain, with no knOwl-
edge of the language whatever. Ad-
dressing the waiter, who approached
at this moment, he said:
Cup of coffee and nice thick cream;
that's all."'
Total lack of expression on the wait
er's countenance led my friend to fur.
Their endeavors.
"Coffee-sOmething to drink-hot.'
His eye, rowing about the place at this
juncture, lit upon another diner who
was slipping black coffee, and he point
ed in that direction. Coffee like his
nObs-allee samee likee himee"
The waiter smiled Understandings
and departed to return with the de
sired beverage.
Now milk. Me likee milkee, creamee
savvy?"
No; the waiter did everything else
but savvy. My friend tried every
known or published sort Of accepted
lingo without success, and at last in
desperation he drew a pencil from his
pocket, reversed the bill Of fare and
sketched to the best Of his ability a
COW. The light Of dawning intelligence
creased the walters face in one large
smile, and he hurried away again
Upon his return my friend was as
founded to see upon the table before
him a ticket for the bullfght.-Judge's
Magazine of Fun.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-10-16
Three Baggage
Checks
BY Don aid Allen
Copyright, 1905, by NJ. M. Cunningham

Whatever caused Harry Lee, bache-
lor. club man and a good deal of cynic,
to saunter into the Central depot that
afternoon lie never has been able to
explain except by laying it to fate. He
wasn't going anywhere, didn't want to
see anybody in particular, and he al
ways kept clear of passenger depots on
account Of fearful old women and cry
Ing children. On this occasion he had
scarcely caught sight Of one fearful old
woman when somebody caught sight
of him.
"And who on earth told you that
was going to Buffalo?" exclaimed a
voice at his elbow as he turned to go
out.
1t was Miss Remington, whom he had
known fairly we'll for year past and
who had sometimes struck him as be-
ing rather good looking and Of engag-
ing manners. Just now she was look
ing unusually well in her travelling
suit and her eyes shining with excite
ment.
IL came to say farewell" replied
Lee, with ready wit.
How nice Of you! My trunk was
sent on half an hour ago ahead Of me
and must be in the baggage room. I