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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-26
RETIRING FROM BUSINESS.

Madame c. J. Walker and Miss Nc.
Williams, her successor, wish 10 an
nounce 10 their customers. old and
new, that they have decided to open
up business elsewhere and close up
their business in Denver. All who
wish following articles will find them
at Miss McWilliams. 23l0 Lawrence
street: Letter OF instruction, irons,
pressing oil. soap and hair grower;
also they have new and very handy
Invention for care OF hair and would
ike to take your order for one 1t is
very pleased with.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-26
LADIES ATTENTION!

Mrs. NJ. A. Holley, who has spent
some time in St Louis perfecting her
self in the scalp and hair treatment
Of Mrs. 4. NJ. Pope, has come come.
She is now prepared to do the same
work as is done in the originator's
parlors. She is the sole agent for
the famed preparation. ''Poro." Ad-
dress her at 211S Arapahoe street,
or phone black 1884
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-26
H3n33o3A 5HI 30 AoHnAo
LARAMIE. WYO.

Carrie X. Burton. Agent
Mrs. Jennie Rhoue has nearly re.
covered from her recon; Illness.
MIR l.. /. Lewis served delicious
menu last Sunday afternoon 10 few
guests.
Miss Eta Denton Of sabetha.
kans., is in the city
Mrs. Hunt Of Hanna has returned
to this city
The city is rapidly growing. Eight
colored men from Denver came here
last week to work In the coal chutes.
Mr., William johnson went. to Cen.
tennial last Tuesday morning 10 work
on the L. II p. railroad.
Mrs, Jones. who has been at the
private hospital for some time. re.
turned las, week to her homo at
HANNA
Mr, Charles j. Rhone, who has been
confined TO his bed with a stitch In
his mock, is slowly recovering.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-26
RETURNED TO THE CITY.

Mrs. NJ. Z. Msckey OF 2260 Penusyl.
vanis avenue is prepared TO do all
classes OF hair work. Wigs. .pompa-
dours and hair braids made TO order.
Call or address her at the above mum.
ber. Her old customers aud the SEQ.
eral public nlll tud her service h.gh
clats ,Sd tsc.r patronage appreciated
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-26

Charles West is on the streets again
with his new automobile done in red.
He made big success last year and
is starting out early this season cater
ing 10 all classes of transportation for
in automobiles. Service
by the hour or by the trip.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-26

limited only by the funds in hand. We
use the term "in hand" adyisedly. for
the league is Incorporated and will
manage its affairs on strictly cash
basis without Individual liability or
corporate Indebtedness. -..
We feel that the league has behind
II the heart. brain and conscience OF
the nation. That our cause is just.
That II does not represent personal
exploitation, but national betterment
and makes for the ultimate good and
peace of the republic.
No one is authorized TO collect cash
for the league. All checks. postal and
express money orders should he made
payable TO Treasurer. Constitution
League, L. S." and sent direct to
headquarters. 500 Fifth avenue, New
York. All contributors should insist
upon an acknowledgment from ma
,ionai headquarters. All bankable re
mittances will bear the deposit GER
tihca,lon Of the Colonial Trust com.
pany OF New York as fiscal agents
for the organization By order Of the
Executive Committee
a. b. HUMPHREY.
Secretary
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-26

The One-MInute Tailor Shop is the
place TO get your cleaning, pressing
and all kinds Of tailoring work done.
All work called for and delivered
1857 Arspahoe street. T. c. CAlD.
WELL, Proprietor.
Phone Main 636S.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-26
S1ENOGRApHER AND TYPE
WRITER.

Miss Dora Holmes has taken charge
Of the office Of the Hill Horseshoe
0yershoe Company and is doing stem
ography and typewriting for the pub.
lie. 81 Good bloch. 10th and Larimer.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-26
DO 1T NOW.

Don't put it off any longer Get
that fire insurance on your house or
furniture today. Best rates. safest
company. Ernest Stadler, 30i En-
plre block, 10th and Glenarm.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-26

There will be grand bazaar given
under the auspices Of the Unique Sew
ing Circle May 10 and l6 at Shorter
church.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-26
THE LEAGUE
ASKS HELP
Continued from page y

all forms OF the murder spirit, which
as statistics show. make life in the
United States, five times less secure
than in Australia, six times less Sc
cure in Japan, nine times less secure
than in Canada. II times less secure
than in England and 30 times less
secure than In Germany. (See ad-
dress OF Judge Thomas at Nash.
yille)
The leagues defense OF the black
battalion" has earned for II the moral
and financial support OF the nation.
The great his,ory-makinc Browns.
Vile ARRAY" will rank with the inter.
national awakening which required 10
years hard work 10 clear the reoori.
of the prosecuted French jew. Drey-
fus.
The league regarded as unjust. un.
constitutional. and without due
process OF law" the condemnation and
punishment OF the members OF Com
panies u. c and u. Twenty-ffth In
fantry. discharged without honor" Il
demanded an open hearing for these
defenders OF the fag. and sent two
commissions. part white and part col.
orei. 10 the scene OF the disturbance
in Texas, 10 San Antonio and also 10
Fl Reno. Oklahoma. 10 ascertain the
facts. The facts and af'idavits gath.
cred by the league were laid before
tho President and the senate OF the
United States ,Sena,c Documnt 1917
In consequence OF which the Presi-
dent sent two messages TO the Senate
document 1851. FASTENED his assist.
ant attorneygenc-al 10 Brownsvills
and revoked the most drastic feature
Of his sweeping order OF discharge
There was then preclpitated one OF
the most important debates on Exec.
utive authority" that the country has
witnessed. 1t has brought the people
OF the United States again face TO
face with the fundamental questions
OF liberty. justice and humanity. The
investigation Of the entire proceed
ings through the Senate Committee
on Military Affairs is now under way.
largely through the heroic efforts OF
Senator Foraker. supported at every
point OF the inquiry by the leagues
commissioners. and representatives.
The league IS representative. II In
vites and has the hearty cooperation
OF independents. Democrats. Ropubli.
cans. labor organization men. Prohi.
bitionis,s. Socialists and others.
A large number OF college pres.
dents and instructors are "char,or'
members. and there arc. in affiliated
relationship hundreds OF clcryymon.
and thousands OF professional busi
ness men throughout 10 states and
the several territories.
Up to the present time the league
has been supported by the private
contributions OF a few patriotic citi,
,cps. bu, the work has grown 10 such
ynss nroroy,ions fhat ~ is rou ~ ~.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-26
Pc RSONAl.

A young man. &c years old. living IN
country, would like 10 correspond
with lady. Address J. c. r, Box 5,
Wayerly. Colo.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-26
FIRE INSURANCE.

For Are insurance in the bes. and
safest company in L. S. call ou Ernest
sndles. Soi Empire block. 18th and
Glcsaru t.YeSa ..
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-26
MILLINERY
PAR EXCELLENT

Mrs c, d. Douglas. of 2ii4 Cali.
fornia street is catering to the ladies'
trade in millinery and is showing a
fine line OF hats already trimmed. She
ilso takes orders for hats TO order.
up-to-dste millinery at right prices.
Phone Main S1l1.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-26

We are in receipt Of unsigned no.
tees from time TO time which are
omitted for lack Of signature. Other
contributors get economical and write
their news on such small pieces Of "a.
per that they become lost among the
larger sheets on which such matter 10
usually written. Il 10 not often that
matter 10 Intentionally omitted whore
sene good reason does not exist.
Therefore persons will do we'll to con-
form to the easy regulations which
govern matter for newspapers. Don't
euss the editor, JuN leek and see n
yev are net q fsvlt,
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-04-26
a d. HUMPHREY.
New York. April. 1907.

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aIu spuslI.I 'eoiAIss gop5 10 lusm
.souoWtuoo 5ql loJ psluloddu Iuou
qua ~ polues 40 HIN uonrseIsuoo
aul guul p5ls5nbei 6HssuIr5 Il II
mspdua SloH 10 luom
-cloys ON ielsluImpr o. uolssnN aql
OF llslA lulosds sYum IllM 'aSIuqo
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sgi oc:. ~ sulusAs AupunS no
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louousid pun luuJqsfso 10000 II
~ sululom iupuns no psIuiq5leo 40
HlM lsiIuuona sIqIuom iulnssI suL
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-25

throat WIN great, %s,langling tkrobE., My
hands clulchcd the rifle upon which I was
parnlyzcd with the pressure. But, some
how. managed to control myself. "
Esmc loved him. II I;sme Lyoll loved this
man.. then ] must do him no harm. Let
him brand me coward " he would. I could
bear 1t bchr anything for her sake. Any
thing would be "nHicr to endure than the
brown eyes when she should hear that |
had fought with her lover. I. the best rife
shot In the pnte. ana he, only nm or
and turned cont"mptuOusly away.
You ARE ut liberty 10 consider me u
coward. or wha''yer You please" 1 re-
Then, without another word. I strobe
from the spot. leaving him there alone be-
r 81 ..,a ms T Sia h iso rae" form "i,r rcm1 al syii
rage ana passionate anger.
On, on went. my face sot toward tho
hotel u mile distant.
After n time. impclicd by some unknown
In after days ] wondered ut the impuIsc
that prompted me; and ! lived to renIem-
her that moment IN the turning point In
saw Paul Ernsclire standing Just as I
had left him. but some ono else had come
upon the scene. a stranger to me. u burly-
black trousers, aud black SLOUGH hat io
had landed at Dead Mans Point In n
small SKIN, which he had pulled up on
cllnc and enter at once into conversation.
Both seemed excited and were g%eaticu.
from hiH pocket and dashed. II down upon
the beach NJ the other mans feet.
saw ia" fellow cl,nch his fist and turn
should ! rctrace my steps to his assist
nnccp
Even M I hes'tatcd there was the report,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-04-25
A Thrilling Mystery Story.

Of firearms. and "a bullet whizxcd past me.
burying itself In the sand a few feet away.
A second report followed.
"Ah!" muttcrcd. nngrily (surcly no one
could wonder that I was angry, paul
Ernsclire may taxi care Of himself, Will
go back to the hotel and leave him TO hls
own devices. IL he Ii bad enough to fire
ut me. to try to shoot me down In cold
blood. l VIII icnvc him severely alone"
drew my watch from my pocket AZ !
spoke. and glanced ut u. I scarcely knew
why I did 40. II was q o'clock exactly. I
moved on down the beach In eager haste.
] wanted to get away from the place, and
avoid another chance encounter with Paul
ErnsciiTc.
Slowly. like a smouldorIng nrc. within
my brcnst there burst forth "a terror Of
Ernsclinc. Gould u bc that he was capa-
bic Of such monstrous villalny2 Or. had
1t been only an accident. after all?
surely he was not Vile enough to shoot
II man dOwn In cold blood, shoot him In
the back M he went on his way. A man
who had Just declined u meeting with him:
81 man who certainly was neither nrc-
Gator nor duclist. and who loved Esmc
1.ycll too well to harm the man she loved.
SO rejecting. l made my why down the
long white stretch Of snndy beach. As I
did 30 I saw the boat containing the man
with the red shirt push out from shore
nt Dead Mans Point; "A moment later II
WIS dancing like II thing of life upon tho
foam-rrcstcd waves. soon fading out into
u mere spcck upon Ia" horizon, ana then
was gone.
Two hours later I sat alone In my room
Mt the hotel, when Soim" one raped at
door. loudly. imprrativciy.
Come In" I cried. and instantly tho
door flew open. ana Eamc I.ycll'a father.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-06-17
HAS COST $4,000
New York's New Custom House Is
Nearing Completion.

New York, June 17.--Rapid progress
is being made toward completion of the
new custom house in Bowling Green,
and while the contractors predict the
building will be ready for occupancy by
July 1, the treasury officials believe it
will be September before it is moving
day from the present Wall street build
ing.
The new building has been eight years
in process of construction. and including
the land. has cost approximately S.
O00, 900.
1t is estimated that the new custom
house will have a floor area aggregating
300, 900 SQUARE feet The suite of offices
to be occupied by Collector Stranahan
is off the first corridor of the main
floor. A hand-carved screen of massive
oak divides the main, apartment into
antechambers and reception rooms. The
reception room contains a great open
fireplace of carved stone and an inscrip-
ton reading:
ION this site Fort Amsterdam was
erected in 1926 Government house was
built in 1870 for President Washington.
Here Geo. Clinton and John Jay lived.
Used as custom house from 1913 to
127R"
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A Fable of the Day.

- A Wolf who had had a dispute with
Hyena determined to destroy him, and
went to rne Lion for advice.
''Set a trap for him, and when you
have caught him. eat him." was the reply
OF the King of Beasts.
The Wolf went away and laid a snare
beside the path daily traversed by his
enemy, but while frisking about in an
ticipation he Numbered into the trap him
self and was held fast
Hello, but what's all this!'' called the
Lion as he came that way.
I'm fast in my own trap. as you see,'
humbly replied the Wolf.
$50 you are. l came out here expect
Ing to help you eat the Hyena, but as the
case now stands / shall help the Hyena
to eat you
But / set this snare by your ADVICE
protested the Wolf.
"True you did, and 1 advised the Hyena
to set one for you as well. Odds is the
difference to me whether l eat Wolf
Hyena long as my hunger is assuaged."
MORAL:
The lawyer gets his pay, no matter how
the suit goes. JOE KERR.
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FOR RENT-RooMs
least 1OPEkANOIIE)
! aaaat,1Gi. .ada4 I'd

Miss Ethel NewlandA arrived here Sat-
urday from Michigan to be the guest of
| her cousins, Misses Loyde. and eFlossie
! Newland, on an extended visit,
Mr.. and Mrs Henry. Dannenhauer and
daughter Hattie Of 3Q9 Lake street left
this morning for Ohio, to spend two
months, the guests of Mrs. Dannerl-
hauer's father.
The Young Peoples Circle of the Third
Christian church will meet this evening
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Pet
| tilt of 634 Lime street. Every young
person over the age of 16 years is COR
| daily invited to attend.
Miss Maude Clarke took supper with
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gilbert last evening
at their home us Jefferson street.
Mr. and Mrs. Simon and Miss Laura
Barrett were the guests of Mrs. Clarke
of 1929 Lawrence street Saturday even
ing. Ice cream and cake were served
for light refreshments.
| & A wedding of much interest to their
many East side griends is that of Mr..
! Carl Peas and Miss Mollie Gregg which
took place yesterday afternoon at four
o'clock at the residence of the Rev.
Bonham who officiated--
The Gas company will extend their
main through the section northeast of
the Santa F'e shops and through the city
of Oakland. Mr.. Richard Wilson of S25
Kline street has been appointed to super
intend the work which will begin be-
tween now and the 1st of July.
A quiet wedding took place Saturday
evening at the home of Mrs. p. H.
Wood, sister of the groom, 1872 North
Lake street, at o'clock when Mr.. John
Sheffield and Mrs. Cora Shumate were
united in marriage by the Rev. w. M
Cleveland. Only relatives were present
Mr.. E. H. Stamm who is working in
ST. Marys, Kan, was the guest of his
wife and family of 124 North Lake street
yesterday. -'f'
The Ladies' Aid society of the Third
Christian church will give an experience
Ice cream social at the church tomorrow
evening.
Mrs J. S. Davis will leave in few
days for Harveyville, Kan, to be the
guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ.
Boatright, before going to La Junta,
Colo, to join her husband who has ac-
copied a position in the shops there.
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After the Spelling Bee.

wanted to make inquiries about sew
lral different people in a certain neighbor-
hood In Town, and when found n farmer
kanlng over his gate. stopped my horse
and asked him II he knew one Henry
Smith.
Yes, sir, I've knowed him for 10 years."
De replied, but can't tell you where he
b today
"And do you know James Thompson
Jim thompson Why. him and me
Bre like brothers. but l can't say where
gou'd find him today"
How about George Snyder7"
George Snyder? Why. | was tradin'
bosses with him the other week, but l
han't shy where he is today"
II asked after four or Eve other men
and received the same answers. each one
hiding that 1t wasn't known where the
nan was just that day
why don't you know where they are
todsyr' l finally asked.
"Becase, slr-becase we had an old
Fashioned spelling bee at the schoolhouse
hst night, with everybody loaded for
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LEGAL.

AT meeting of the city council nelo
June 10th. 1907, the following resoiulioil
was presented and adopted:
Resolved, That the mayor ana councai ~
or the city of Topeka, Kansas, deem IL
necessary for the health, welfare and pest
interests of said city, that sewer be con
sIructed in the district or territory descIip-
cd as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the
intersection of the center line of F1lImore
street with the center line of First ave
nue.; thence westerly along the center nne
OF First avenue to the center line of Gay
street; thence southerly along the center
line of Clay street to the center line OF
1nlrd street; thence easterly along the
center line of Third street to the center
me or Fillmore street; thence nortnerIy
along the center line of Fillmore street 10
the place of beginning; in the city OF 10
peka, Shawnee county, Kansas.
E. MONTGOMERY.
i, G. B. Burge, city clerk of the city or
Iopeka, hereby certify that the above ana
foregoing is true and correct copy. OF the
original resolution now on file in my ofrlce-
[SeaL1 c. B. BURGE,
CITY Clerk.
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Can You tell me who that Isf
and In 10 years was made president and
Investigated by the legislature"
II hope 1t will be a great moral lesson
to you, Johnny"
ut will, ma'am-it surely will"
"You will never be like him."
mo, ma'am. and that's what I'm cry
ing about. He drew a salary of $150,000
a year for being the big gun. while I'll
never get beyond SO week for being the
little one?' JOE KERR.
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1o4oo.
TIC. the Defendant. The Helm Real Estate
You are hereby notified that you have
been sued in the Supreme Court of the
filed therein against you charges that you
have used, enjoyed and exercised the
franchises and privileges W OF evaporation
thority of law, and that you have miss
used the same and Yi9,ssd the criminal
ousted from the state of Kansas and from
exercising said fT;an LENSES ana privileges
take charge and possession of all proper
ty situated in said state.
swer to said petition filed against you on
or before the 18th day of July. 1907, judg-
that you. the said defendant, be ousted,
else of all corporate, privileges. liberties,
and franchises and OF all corporate pow
and that it's officers, agents and employees
be ousted, prohibited and restrained from
in Behalf of said defendant within the
state of Kansas. and that the said privi-
bo9 rea RDS per5ona
be assumed by the state of Kansas under
be be- appointed for the purpose Of taking
possession of all of the said privileges,
owne d OF held By the @
or in which it has or claims any interest,
eeiyer subject to the order Of the 'e Court
and that upon the final determination of
this case, such disposition of said privi-
leges, franchises and such real and per-
sonal property be made as shall be just
and proper to secure and save the rights
of said plaintiff and the interest of all
creditors and third persons guiltless of
the frauds, wrongs and usurpations here
in alleges against the defendant: and that
all costs, charges and damages against
the defendant be satisfied out of the said
property.
You are further notified that on the
filing of said petition, an order was issued
by the court restraining you, the said de-
PENDANT, from removing any of the prop
erty belonging to said defendant from the
state of Kansas, or from using the same
in violation of the criminal laws of the
state, and you are further notified that
7. F. Carver. George H. .Whitcomb, and
s. H. Allen. were appointed receivers to
take charge. Of all the property. within the
state of said company, and directed to
hold the same to await the further order
of the court.
[Seal] THE STATE OF KANSAS.
Plaintiff.
D. A. VALENTINE,
Clerk of the Supreme Court.
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Not Like Him.

Boy" said the teacher as she handed
him n book open at q picture. "can you:
tell me who that is?''
Eyes, ma'am," was the reply. at Isl
the picture of poor boy who got place.
in n life insurance company ut SIS per week
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CAPITAL EMPLOYMENT AGCY.
Established in Topeka for past II Years
WANTS laborers to ship. car repairers.
bridge carpenters, farm hands, farm cou-
Piles, house man, hotel help. chef, $75; sec
ond cook $780, dairy hands.
PHONES So S11 KANSAS AVE.
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Won't be coming out for three
or four days yete
b'ar. and most everybody for five miles
around has had to take to the woods and
won't be comm out for three or four
days YETI JOE KERR.
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FREE pIsPENsARY.

MONROE ST. FREE DISPENSARY
2O2 Monroe st. Conducted by regular
practicing physicians and surgeons. Med
zeal service free. Medicine free in some
cases Office hours to p. m. Calls
answered night or day, Ind. phone sH2
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wANTED-FEMALE HELP.

WANTED-Dining room girl and girl fol
kitchen. Topeka hotel, 122 w. 9Th st.
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ENCHANTING
BIDS FOR CHAUTAuoUA PRIV
NOTICE.

NOS of Association No. of the Amalga-
ers and Paperhangers are hereby notified
to be present at next sen1-rnonthly meet
ing, Tuesday evening, June IS, for the
election of officers. lit w. 9Th st.
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First published in the Topeka State
Journal, June Is, 1901

At a meeting of The city council held
June 10th, 1907, the following resolution
was presented and adopted:
Resolved, That the mayor and council of
the city of Topeka deem it necessary for
the best interests of said city to recurb
where necessary North Kansas avenue
from the north end of the Melan arch
bridge to the north line of Gordon street.
excepting therefrom said North Kansas
avenue from the north line of Railroad
street to the north line of Norris street.
c. e. JORDAN.
I, c. B. Burge, city clerk of the city of
Topeka, hereby certify that the above and
foregoing is a true and correct copy of the
original resolution now on file in my office.
ISeaL1 C. B. BURGE,
City Clerk.
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WHY PAY RENT?
I WILL FURNISH YOU LOTS
IN THE BEST PART. OF THE
CITY AND MONEY TO BUILD A
HOUSE TO SUIT YOURSELF.
YOU CAN PAY FOR THE SAME
ON MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS
SEE ME AT ROOM %, COLUM- +.
, BIAN BLDG. -zz
S. A. COOK.
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-WANTED-500 men for harvest good
wages, 10 men common LABOR, 81. 70 day;
10 teams $500. T. B. Smith, $50 Kansas
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WANTS
and MISCELLANEOUS ADS.
TSEE list
W4NTEn-MALE HEIP

WANTED-10 good solicitors, men or wo-
men, house to house proposition. $150
Chance for adyancement Call this even
ing between and p. m. 211 E. 7th St