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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
New Plano Mover.

R. NJ. Douglass & Co. have purchased
the latest up-to-date apparatus manu-
featured for piano moving. No chance
70 ;niure vour instrument. See them.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
Buy Your Paint

by years and square yards, not gallons.
This you will do if you get Patterson's
neint at McCook Hardware Co.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Why buy a cat in a sack? At our ex-
hibit week after next we will show you a
Majestic in actual operation.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

A meeting of the Homan's Christian
TEMPERANCE Union will be held Friday,
November 10Th, 3 p. m. at the Method
ist parsonage. The Union is planning
for a silver medal contest to be held IN
the Nj. Z. church, November %. Look
for program later.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
Guaranteed Paints.

Yon can get a fully guaranteed paint
The Lincoln-absolutely pure at NC
Millen's drug store.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
EIeiScher'S Yarn.

F~leischers' stocking yarn in 4lb
skeins for 25c at The Thompson ID. u
10 -
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
kest Sand I'M the Country

comes from the Leland farm south of
McCook. | have leased the farm and
will deliver sand promptly. L. NJ. Best,
Dhone Of,
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Drop in and have a cup of coffee and
hot biscuits at our store any day week
after next. Will be glad to see you If
Won inland to buy or not.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

We have made arrangements to Sc
cure fresh chocolate cream candy every
week. in the future. Barney Hofer,
McCook News Depot.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
Ill ShaVerS

should use the Gillette Safety and
shave with pleasure. $500 and 500.
L. W. MCCoNNELL, Druggist.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

The Christian EndeayOr society OF
the Congregational ch urch met at the
home of Miss Tressa Rector, last night,
for a social evening.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
A Handy Receipt Book.

Bound duplicate receipt books, three
receipts to the page, for sale at The
TRIRuNE office.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

1t is understood that l.. w. Stayner is
to become reporter for the Fourteenth
district vice John f. Cordial, resigned,
effective December first.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

A new barber shop in the pantitorium
building on East Dennison street IS d
new business addition to McCook. Two
chairs. They nail from Denver, its said.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

We are giving free $3.50 worth of
ware at our store, week after next. See
advertisement in this paper.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Come and see the great cooking
wonder at our store all week after next.
See advertisement in this paper.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
LIES DRAMA DER FOR GEO.HOCKNELL
who Passed Away on Last Wednesday
Night, October 3Otn, in Sacramento,
California, of Heart Disease.

The death of George Hocknell at Sac
ramento, California, Wednesday night
of last week, from heart failure, caused
a wave of deep regret and genuine
emotion in this city, especially among
those of the old guard, who knew and
we're closely attached to him in the days
gone, when he was a potent and indie
fatigable factor in the establishment
and growth of McCook and of this sec
ton of Nebraska.
1t is perhaps useless for the writer to
attempt to sketch the life of George
Hocknell. For most of a quarter OF a
century he was connected with the de-
! velopment of Southwestern Nebraska,
and particularly of McCook. First as
president OF the Frees g. Hocknell Lum-
Der Co., and afterwards as president of
The First National Bank and of The
McCook Loan & Trust Co., of this city.
But OF late years he has been a resident
of California, where he had large inter
ests.
The tragedy of his life there is snb-
merged here in the desire of all to re-
member him only as he lived and moved
among US here in the hey-dey of his
activity and energy and optimism.
The remains arrived here, Tuesday
morning, and brief services were con
Quoted in the Congregational church
the same afternoon, in charge of pastol
Rsv. Geo. b. Hawkes.. These service!
were attended by many old friends O
the early days.
Every heart present was touch by tn
tenderness and chivalry of the tribut
paid the departed by Captain b. M
|. Frees, who was most closely and init
mately associated with George Hook
, nell, whom he never failed in any vicis
r situde of life.
, MR.. FREES TRIBUTE.
E PAPER written by Mr.. B. NJ. Frees an
read at the funeral of Mr.. Geo. Hook
nell:
Standing beside the casket that cor
tains all that is mortal of my friend an
/ partner it is perhaps meet that | shout
not remain silent. George Hocknell
: loved as a brother. For more tina
twenty years we were associated in bus
e ness together and never a word of dl:
cord between US. His life at McCoo
was we'll known. He was on of its FIR:
" settlers. Our lumber office standin
about where Mr.. Barnett's is now We
the first building erected in what is no
the thriving city of McCooh.
He was the friend of ali his neighbol
and acquaintance and they were all h
friends. They sent him to Lincoln
represent them. He accomplished tt
G object for which he went, and althoug
often urged to accept further polite
honors he always declined. He was OF
of the organizers of the First Nation
u Bank and its president for twenty yea
IL and until he vas disabled. Familiar
u known as George to every n he met
the street he always had a kind wo
II for each one. He was a liberal provid
III in his home and always charitable al
kind to the unfortunate. While he
an energetic and successful busine
man and always ready to assist in a
enterprise to benefit his home city.
ke pursuit of health and a wider field
activity he went to California and W
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Benjamin & Burnett of the FaVorite
Cigar Store dissolved partnership, Thurs
day, Eph Benjamin retiring and J.E
Morrissey going into the partnership in
his place.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

A first class coffee, served in a first
class name at the White House, No
vember 10 and 16. Scott & Stoner.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Don't you want the best? 1t costs
no more for Keith Bros. caps than
any other kind; sold at the Bee Hive.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

R. M. Douglass & Co., draying in all
its branches. Call up phone IS. Call
at Office in Bump building, lower Main
ayenue.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Do you know the Kamo coffee! Call
at the White House, Nov. 10 and l6, and
try it. Scott & Stoner.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Red Willow, Furnas, Frontier and
Harlan counties were awarded 10 per
cent of all premiums on all breeds OF
cattle at the last Nebraska fair.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

The McCook Live Stock Co. is now
owned by W. F. Everist and Mrs. q. 4.
Fish, Josiah II. Thomas having sold his
interest in the company to Mrs. Fish.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Kamo and Gas Roast coffees served to
all corners, Nov. 10 and 16, at the White
House. Scott & Stoner.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

The strongest line of chiIdren's shoes
shown i'm this city, at the Bee
Hive.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Colorado canned irrigated tomatoes
peas, and beans. Unequaled-"i'hou'
a rival. Huber.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

If it is from Marsh's its the best OBJ
tainable. Anything and everything per
tanning to the meat market business.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

If it's ~seasonable and in his line, no
use to 90 any farther than Marsh's meat
market.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Look over our cap line before buy
ing, the Bee Hive.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
Riverside Heaters.

See McCook Hardware Co.'S add on
another page.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Biscuits baked right in three minutes
every day week after next, at our store.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Get a quart bottle of Heinz pure malt
vinegar-a pure food product-at
MAGNER & STOKES.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Remember the great Majestic Range
EXHIBIT at McCooE Hardware Co., No
vember 18th to Ord.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Tea imported direct from japan. SOC
and Coo. Huber.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Ten thousand post cards, colored
views of McCook, made in Germany,
just received at B. Hofer's. Price 2for
, cents.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Have you ever tried an ''ERAso" ink
eraser? See one at THE TRIBUNE Of
fee.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

High top shoes that will stand the
wet or dry at the Bee Hive.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

AMERICAN Woven Wire Fence at
McCook Hardware Co.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

When you want Golf gloves, come
where they have the assortment the
Bee Hive.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

A healthy taste remains in the mouth
of those who use MONARDINE as a
tooth wash.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Choice Carnations, 75c Per Dozen.
McCook Greenhouse, phone 81.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

McCook Business College for .. square
deal. l.. w. Stayner.-9-l3-tf.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Its a saving to buy high top shoes.
We have alarge assortment for men
and bows, at the Bee Hive.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

The capital stock of the State Bank
of Lebanon has been increased to $780,
OCO.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Golf gloves all cOIors and prices at
the Bee Hive.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

R. Nj. Douglass i Co. will give you
prompt and efficient service. Phone IS.
Office in Bump real estate office, lower
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Prompt service in draying secured by
calling up phone IS.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Every day is bargain day at II. )
Godfrey & Co.'S, the popular leaders II
selling flour, feed and hay.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Patterson and Sargents paints. Best
paint SOLD. McCook Hardware Co.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

All kinds of fruit fresh each morn
ing-at Huber's.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Miss Harrison, nurse, one square
north of Catholic church .-l0-25 4t*
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Be sure and call at our sto re one day
week after next.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

From a sanitary standpoint, vanished
floors are more healthful than carpeted
ones, and they are no trouble to look
after if finished right. See L. W. Nc
Connell, agent for the Sherwin- Williams
paints and varnishes, and ask him about
the S.-W, line of floor finishes.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Say you saw it in The TRIBUNE.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Steve Wilson has added a splendid
two-seated automobile to his livery barn
equipment. Try it.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Buy the Keith Bros. cap at the Bee
Hive.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Office supplies at the TRIBUNE office.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

The only place in town where you
can get the famous "Three Star" COT
fee is at Magner & Stokes market and
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
Come See Our ChrySanthemumS.
McCook Greenhouse, phone 81.

Hose of all kinds, wool and cotton,
at the Bee Hive.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
MINOR ITEMS OF NEWS.
Mcconnell for drugs.

Try Scott & Stoner for groceries.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

If it's meat, you Il get it at Marsh's
market.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Everything in drugs.-McConnelI.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Magner & Stokes can supply you
with Heinz double strength pure cider
vinegar. In quart bottles.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

Social letters should be written on up,
to-date paper. We have it at all kinds
of prices.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08
MRS. FANNIE GREEN DIES IN CALF.
Word Telegraphed Here, Sunday, OF Her
Death After Brief Illness.

Sunday, word was telegraphed to Nc
Cook friends announcing the death of
Mrs. Fannie Green, who a week or two
since accompanied her old friend Mrs.
Baxter of Indianola to San Diego, where
they proposed to spend the winter.
Mrs. Green stood the journey well, but
got her feet wet, took severe cold, and
her enfeebled body soon yielded to the
inevitable.
The body was shipped from California
Wednesday, and is expected to arrive
by Saturday night.
1t is planned to have the funeral Sun
day afternoon in the Congregational
church.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

L. w. MCCONNELL, Druggist.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

L. w. McCoHxELL. Druggist.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-11-08

MCCOOk National Bank
A good bank.
A growing bank.
MINOR ITEMS OF NEWS.
Mcconnell for drugs.
Try Scott & Stoner for groceries.
Everything in drugs.-McConnelI
Buy the Keith Bros. cap at the Bee
If it's meat, you can get it at Marsh's
Golf gloves all cOIOrs and prices at
the Bee Hive.
Prompt service in draying secured by
up phone G9.
AMERICAN Woven Wire Fence at
McCook Hardware Go.
High top shoes that will stand the
wet or dry at the Bee IlINe.
McCook Business College for 4. square
deal. l.. W. Stayner-9-13-tf.
Patterson and Sargents paints. Best
paint solo. McCook Hardware Co.
Miss Harrison, nurse, one square
north of Catholic church. 10-25 4t*
The capital stock of the State Bank
of Lebanon has been increased to $780,
OOO.
Remember the great Majestic Range
exhibit at McCook Hardware Co., No
vember 18th to Ord.
Don't you want the best? 1t costs
no more for Keith Bros. caps than
any other kind; sold at the Bee Hive.
Ten thousand post cards, colored
views of McCook, made in Germany,
lust received at 3. Hofer's. Price for
> cents.
The Christian Endeavor society of
the Congregational ch urch met at the
home of Miss Tressa Rector, last night,
for a social evening.
1t is understood that l.. w. Stayner is
to become reporter for the Fourteenth
district vice John f. Cordial, resigned,
| effective December first.
Red Willow, Furnas, Frontier and
Harlan counties were awarded 10 per
cent of all premiums on all breeds OF
cattle at the last Nebraska fair.
The McCook Live Stock Co. is now
owned by W. F. Everist and Mrs. g. 4.
Fish. Josiah II. Thomas having sold his
interest in the company to Mrs. Fish.
A new barber shop in the pa~ntitorium
building on East Dennison street IS d
new business addition to McCook. Two
chairs. They nail from Denver, its said.
Benjamin & Burnett of the Favorite
Cigar Store dissolved partnership, Thurs
day. Eph Benjamin retiring and j.. +.
Morrissey going into the partnership in
his place.
A meeting of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union will be held Friday
November 10Th, 3 P. m. at the Method
ist parsonage. The Union is planning
for a silver medal contest to be held in
the NJ. E. church, November %. Look
for program later.
~MARR1ED-Wednesday morning, No
vember 9Th, at the home of the brides
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. ". H. Cooper on
East Dennison street, Mr.. Earl G. Tay-
: lor of Fairfax, Mo. and Mrs. Many Nc
Curry of McCook, Rev. NJ. 3. Carman'
officiating. Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor left
Thursday,fo for their new home in Fairfax,
Mo. where he owns a fine farm.
New Piano Mover.
r. NJ. Douglass s Co.. have purchased
. the latest up-to-date apparatus manu-
: featured for piano moving. No chance
to injure your instrument. See them.
i Best Sand in the Country
!. comes from the Leland farm south OF
r McCook. l have leased the farm and
will deliver sand promptly. L. NJ. Best,
phone 81.
all ShaverS
should use the Gillette Safety and
shave with pleasure. $500 and 800.
L. w. MCCONNELL, Druggist.
Tea imported direct from japan. SOC
and Coo. Huber.
: Colorado canned irrigated tomatoes
t peas, and beans. Unequaled-wIthou
a rival. Huber.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-05-11
/. AK IN TREASON TRIALS.
Sharp Edge Turned Toward Prisoner
When Sentence Is Pronounced.
BY GEORGE Q. BAKER.

When Sentence Is Prcnounced.
Every one is aware Of the dreadfuily
significant part the executioner's ak
plays In a trial for high treason. The
sharp symbol of death is carried he
fore the. prisoner, with it's blunt side
turned toward him so long as he has
not been sentenced, says Macmillan's
Magazine, and just before sentence is
pronounced the sharp edge is turned
his way. h. a
I Evelyn, who was present at the trial
Of Lord Stafford in 1859, tells us that
the ak wigs turned edgeWays to the I'M
fortunate nobleman so soon as 1t was
ascertained that the voting of the
peers went against him, an effective
but CHASTITY piece of stage management
which must have had a sickening fas-
cination for the unhappy and probably
innocent man. In those days, now
happily gone by, no one seems to have
reflected on the unnecessary cruelty OF
narrowing the feelings Of men about to
die by such shocking judicial byplay.
Not every prisonerstreate this pure
" symbolic but otherwise superauous
and unpleasant ceremony as contemp-i
tuously as did Lord Balmerino. When
the three coaches conveyed the Lords
Kimarnock, Balmerino and Gromartie
from the Tower to be sentenced at
Westminster on July %, 1746, a diff
Guilty arose 1t was not laid down by
prescription or use in which coach, il
there were more than one, the fatal AK
had to be carried. .s.Oh, put the
| thing in here" cried brave old Bal
merino. II don't care
Yet, Notwithstanding his contempt
for this horrid symbol, the undaunted
old man cheerfully suffered death for
his attachment to another symbol, the
| white cockade. Rnt Lord KiImarnock,
| In the next coach. was dreadfully
! frightened, as he showed himself to be.
! by his thorough realization of what
| the awful ak would mean to him. He
inquired infinitely into all the details
of an execution, wanted the governor
of the Tower to tell him whether his
head would roll or rebound, and when
on the scaffold he saw the executioner
dressed In white, with white apron,
he whispered to his chaplain. Home,
how horriblee r ..6
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-05-11
WORK OF THE LUNGS.
What Has Happened When an Athlete
Gets "Winded."


Gets "Winded. y
The football match is stopped. aMan
hurt 'Take time off, these are the
expressions to be heard when player,
is "winded.n But why has he col
lapsed? Why is he gasping for air?
A few facts concerning the lungs will
explain matters. Il
You have 200 cubic inches Of air in
your chest, and you only breathe out
at each expiration about twenty to
thirty of these Try as hard as you
can, you are unable to breath out all
the air. ItWould be bad for you ifsyou
could, for your lungs are in kind Of
bag. Prick this, and the lungs coll
lapse. ss.3
The footballer has had too much air
knocked out Of him. No wonder he:
gasps, for the atmosphere is pressing
on his chest at the rate of fifteen
pounds to the square inch. He. has
lost some of the air inside which
should press against the pressure OUT
side.
| What about the work of the lungs?
Suppose the word laundry" is used
instead That IS just the idea The
impure blood travels to the lungs quite
dark red in color The reason is that
It contains much carbonic acid gas.
Try breathing through tube into
some limeWater. Notice the clean wa.
ter becomes milky. This gas is con-
tinually passing from the blood into;
/ the lungs.
You have to breathe six or eight
1 times before the air reaches the bottom
Of the lungs. The first breath only
gets to your collar stud The oxygen
you have inspired meets some carbonic.
acid gas, ana they change places. Z
i Down the oxygen goes till it meets
the air cells. Imagine a prison cell
with transparent door. The blood,
as 1t were, can see the oxygen. Right
through the skin wall the oxygen
passes. The carbonic acid gas also
passes out into the lungs to be OK
4 PRED.
What is the blood taking away?
Your blood is full Of small live bodies
4 --cofpuscles and these will take as
much oxygen as you can give them.
The blood is SO happy when 1t obtains
some Of this gas that it changes It's
color from dark to light red. Away 1t
| goes round the body and In a minute
or two comes back to the lungs with
fresh cargo of impure gas.
In one day you breathe out IL, 900
4 cubic inches Of this impure gas Weigh
4 1t, and there are six ounces of solid
carbon. There Is enough material for
4 a dozea lead pencils Put this fact III
& anothes. way.
You will Breathe out In one year 1871
4 pounds of solid matter perhaps as
much as you weigh. 3s
Where does it all COP you ask.
What about the trees and slrubsi
They are principally made Of carbon
Perhaps tres contains some parts Of
T what vas once NAV.
I. a microscope will show you holes on
!. the under side Of a leaf. AT certain
i times Of the day this breathed out gas
from human beings enters and passes
n into the interior Of the leaf.
Now, leaf is green because 1t con
tains millions of chIorophyl bodies
I These take the carbonic acid gas
) eat il you will, the carbon and sci
q the oxygen free to be rebreathed BIZ
man.P earson's Weekly.
Can't BE Coined.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-05-11
HIS RULING PASSION.
a Business Proposition That just
Failed of Success.

IdltS0 OI SUCCESS
There lived in Detroit man who
was the champion letter writer to the
newspapers and to the heads Of all
public enterprises. One Of his fads was
to write every day to President Led
yard Of the Michigan Central railroad
and tell Ledyard wherein he was fail
Ing In the conduct Of his road.
There was letter for Ledyard every
morning. They annoyed him, and he
sent for his general counsel one day
and said: Russell, I'm getting tired OF
these letters. I will give you $4,000
more year if you will find that man
and stop him for twelve months
Three thousand dollars more year
appealed to Russell, and he went out
to find the letter writer. He found
him and made business proposition.
Now. see here he said, II want you
to stop writing letters to Mr.. Ledyard.
7 If you will quit for a year will give
you 81, 50o.'' ].
The letter writer consented gladly
Things went along swimmingly for
eleven months. Ledyard was happy,
and Russell was happy. Then there
was a wreck on the road. The letter
writer could not resist the opportunity,
and he wrote to Ledyard and told him
what he thought about the road and
Its president and Its management.
Ledyard sent the letter to Russell
with this Endorsement: This Is where
you lose $1,000 And 1t was. Satur-
day Evening Post.
Amphibious Man.
Man becomes almost amphibious III
certain regions Temperature permit.
ting, he swims as well, dives better,
than many animals better, for in.
stance, than any dogs The Greek
sponge fishers and the Arabic divers
{ must have sight almost as keen below
water as that Of the sea otter They
have even learned by practice to con
troll the consumption Of the air supply
In their lungs. The usual time for q
hippopotamus to remain below water
Is five minutes. The pearl fisher car
remain below two and a half minutes
In tank a diver has remained under
water for four minutes But tempera
fure marks the limits Of mans ainphib
ious habits. London Spectator.