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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12

william Lorimer, Congressman from
the Sixth Chicago District, will stay
ut home after the next election.
Tho feeling against him Is growing
every day. and no matter how big
the Republican majority may bc for
others. he IL doomed to defeat.
Lorlmcr was the champion Of the
High Taxation Prohibition Charter,
which was rcpudlatcd by the people.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12
LIQUOR for Prohibition Territory.

by decision of the Kentucky Court
Of Appeals, shipments of liquor from
points within prohibition territory are
held TO be interstate commerce, and the
carriers are not amenablc under the lcgis-
latiye act of 1905, imposing n penalty
for so shipping.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12
Saved from DYnnmiters.

Governor Buchtel of Colorado and sew
eral rich Denver men have been saved
from dynamiters by clerk who acct.
dentally overheard the plot
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12
shortage Partially Made Up.

of the S2O3,iS which, according to the
of the State Bureau OF
Accounting in the offices of Highland
County. Ohio, has been Illegally taken
from the county treasury, Si,GOO has
been replaced in the treasury,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12
Robbed and Murdered.

The body of an unidentified man was
found in Cincinnati with two holes in
the left tempe and o.hcr indications OF
murder ana robbery.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12
Witness Accuses Magnates.

Anthony y. Brady ut the traction hear
ing in New York accused Thomas +.
Ryan and four of his associates Of loot
ing the treasury of the Metropolitan Se-
curitlcs Company Of 1000 each.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12
STRIVING FOR THE REMNANTS.
Standing Of Clubs In Principal Base
Rail Leagues

The baseball season is ended. and the
pcnnant in the National League goes to
Chicago, that In the American League to
Detroit. The final standing Of the clubs
l. as follows,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12
WILLIAM II. wElNR

WILLIAM II. wEl"R
4 man OF many excelien, qualities, 10
brniny, reliable and always steadfast
to friends and to the line Of duty.
~eA
JOHN 8. COOPER
n enterprising ana progr"ssivo. %
well % capable and careful IN the COD.
duct Of all affairs entrusted TO him.
hence his .nvariable success.
ANDREW J. GRAHAM
has made II u rule through life to &C.
cord fair pla! as well ns to demand II
IN all thIngs Everybody who knows
him trusts az we'll as likes him.
Aasc5aA
JAMES PEASE
has the deserved reputation OF being
one Of the most capable and reliable
men OF affairs In Chicago.
ADOLF BERGMAN
has Q high conception OF the duties Of
citisenship and lives up to It. He u .
man whom b know 10 to respect
ROY o. WEsI
Ia man In whose career integrity and
ability 20 hand In hand.
<eA
JANEH & gynISCONS
has built up spputatIoD In this city
Of which any man might well tee!
proud.
ARIA N. WATERMAN
Is honorable and fair In MI his iela.
lions with his fellow citizens. upright
us he Is capable and straightforward.
@aGA
JAMES A. SACHl.EY.
IL n man ol the highest standing IN
he community: upright and just In
all The affairs of life and indefatiEable
In the performance Of all the duties
thereof.
GEORGE a. BLEJsINER
mas never been known ID Undertake
what he could not accomplish. nor fail
to accomplish what he has undertaken.
<Ele9a>
JOHN +. HOPKINS
lust and far N ah his dea'iuGs, pos
sosses the confidence and good will OF
all who know him.
<SeA
FRANK WENTEJ,.
has hosts OF friends who admire him
for his many merits and good quail
ties.
WILLIAM +. RLA'F
has the experience and ths abfHsy "a
make q success Of all his undertak.
ings.
ADAM OHTSEIFEN
enjoys the esteem and respect Of oil
who admire the highest qualities OF
good citizenship, which In him ars
fully exemplihed.
~SA
PHILIP r. BRAND
IN q public.spirited citizen VINO Is al
popular az he h orr srous ~ Hi
business pursuits.
40
]. ]. GERAGHTY
active. energetic. enterprising and pub
lic.spirited, has made success OF 81
his undertakings, and 10 ranked b.
common consent among our very bes
citizens.
CLYDE A. MORRISON
has fine record fIH pr0bity AM
strictly honorable methods. He ha
mace himself respected In every wall
l A. A. ~ ~
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12
Well-Known Methodist Is Dead.

The Rev. James NJ, King, LII. d., cx-
ccutive head of the board of home mis-
sion and extension of the Methodist Epis-
copal church and known throughout the
world of Methodism, died at his home In
PHILADELPHIA.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12
JOHN r. sAduLsKt

JOHN r. SGULSKt
never neglected an opportunity to do
good for HE fellow citisen, and In the
course Of his career has made thou.
sands q loyal friends.
AZ
HON. FRED W. UPD M
has earned the high regard Of his Eel.
low citizens as a man loyal to friends
and faithful to principle.
~6
EDWARD TILDev
u q man OF uutarnished reputation ana
Of commanding ability In the conduct
Of his affairs.
%eA
+. c. HALEY
IL u man who invariaini wins ana re-
tainy the confidence and liking OF all
who have dealings with him.
JOHN Il. OWf;Na
Possesses oil of those solid and sstima.
BILE Qualities which make the most use
full citizen
HICKMAN SEAMAN
has q high conception vi re duties u
GOOD citlzcnship aud has always lived
up to them.
THOMAS N. JAMESON
has made thorough performance OF
duty. fulfiilment Of all agreements
with his fellow men In the spirit and
the letter and exact justice In all
things tho guiding principles Of bis
successful career.
~6A
PETER FORTUNA
has u splendid record g.. good citizen
ship. personal integrity aud hrst-class
ability.
~SA
CLAYTON II. CRAFTS
has earned by an honest, upright life.
the good will aud respect Of the en-
tire community.
AUSTIN ]. DOYLE
maintains In all Affairs Of public A.
private life tho highest ideals Of NJ
orable manhood.
~
JOHN NJ. SMYTN
ID q man whom Chicago 10 proud y
claim % one Of it, typical e'tissns.
HENRY SHERMAN Boz 'rGLL
Osos1vss IN ~ sminens degree thai
large share Of popularity and publil
seaadsaes which y undsniably hia
FRED A. BUNsG
enjoys a widespread and weil-es' aod
| popularity,
SENATOR A. q. CLABK,
mas a tlawless record US citizen sne
4 typical Chicagoan.
~9A
ALBERT. N. ROSENNsk
IL a typical citizen OF Chicago. pro
gressive and energetic, he Ia deserved
~ successfv 80 - lis undertakings
%cS@
THEODORE @. MAYER
has gained success by force OF charac
ter, industry. integrity and ability.
|ti:asssass,,
JOSEPH A. O'DONNI:Ll4.
besides being a model citizen takes
good mans part In every movement
for thu benefit of the city.
AsSs&
ERNEST HUMMTI.
h Q man ct we'll balanced mind
0oun1 judsmsnx kanorabls In his bus
- motho6D ana fearless IN the pol
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12

JOSEPH THEURrR

stands well In the estimation OF hia
fellow citizens 40 q man whose word
once given 10 never brokee. and who
has never been know - Z iANk On
! friend or 10 desssI & vgladp. :,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12

SooS UIulUUs 0XpeTIeuC0 uWt luSSBElSy
form an Irresistible combination in any
line OF business.
~
FRANCIS STUYvESANT I'TSNODY
Q man Of keen discer,iment: prompt
Of action, and persistent 40 we'll %
honorable In method; 10 invariably sue.
esssful.
~eA
WILLIAM DAVIDSON
holds foremost place In the front
ranks Of the best citizens in this com.
munity.
JOHN NJ. EVEN
u liked most By those who know him
best. All who have had business ~.
iations with him are united In bearing
testimony b this fact.
~
LEO ERNST
10 40 good and true \ citixen - sves
called Chicago bis home. Every duty
Of ciusenship has always been FAITH
fully discharged BY him.
@e
JOHN v. CLARKE
luakes friends and holds then BY fair
md honorable business methods and
9pare dealing with his fellow.citisens.
\k
CYRIL r. JAND('S
has the esteem ami good will OF all
who know him and who are acquaint.
Cd with bis many good qualities.
A. .. HlBBARi'
mas ever been faithful to friends AMI
loyal to principle. fact which ae
counts for his great popularity an1
the host Of friends who swear by him
A1EA
BENJAMIN =. RICEQl SON.
has well earned the good will Of the
community which he snjoys to such .
large extent
A. W. MILE
IN 40 considerable OF the rights OF 9th
srs as he Is inslsrent upon the main.
tenancc of his own. This Is one Of the
reasons Of his great popularity.
<t5lks>
ARTHUR w. FULTON
IL n man Of sterling Idantics Of head
and heart; successful In all his un'
ieytakings.
Msr9A
JAMES ]. GRst.
has an snviabls record for absolute
honesty In oil bis business relations.
active support and sympathy for all
movements for the bettsrmsnt OF the
city and bis fsllow-msn and for oil the
qualities that 60 to make up The IDEAL
citixsn.
Y. 8. SENATOR A. ]. HOPKINS
70 one OF those men Whose pis,dgs 10
tantamount to performance and whon
everybody liken and respects.
AaeyA
JOHN j. HEAI.N
| n man OF brains. abIit! and integ.
city. and Is respected by everybody
who enjoys his acquaintance,
.A&k.2ssA
WILLIAM II. LYMAN
In n man OF sound Judgment strength
VI purpose and great activity. He has
never failed In the performance OF hii
duties In life or the accomplishment
az his undertakings
&eSA
HOSEA w. WELLS
has always put ruth. honor and jus
tics before expediency; hence the 90
TEEN with which he IL looked upon b.
VII who know him.
I&&saA
JOSEPH THEURFN
stands well In the estimation OF hi
fellow citizens as man whose wOr
once given 10 never brokee, and wh
has never been know :. Z tAok o.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12
TOM n. DONNEIiY

through u busy AMI careful life has
carried the respect ana good will Of
the entire community.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12
GEORGE w. PAULiJN

GEORGE w. PAULtJN
holds an honored place AmonS those
who by his ability, industry and sound
judgment contribute to the growth and
vebuildlnS Of Chicago.
~
JOHN G. SpRY
citizen whose rccoru 70 one to b
proud OF, il Il man whose frisnds are
myriad and whose name commando ~.
spect everywhere.
RUDOLPH BRAND
has the respect and good wishes OF
every one with whom he comes In con.
tact.
ADAMS A. GOODRICH
Is honest. able, and upright In oil rslo'
lions Of life.
CHARLES r. NEWTON
10 q citissn Of excellent sanding and
faultless record.
TOM N. DONNDriH
through busy AMI carsiu vi life has
carried the respect and good will Of
the entire community.
~SA
John r.. CONNEHY
never falters when once his mind u
made up 40 to the right and the wrong
OF a question. He 10 always on the
right side, regardless Of all other con.
sldera lions or consequences.
~6A
THEODORE OEfiNE
knows how to make friends and 10 ~
tain them. He 10 Q man f~r whom sll
who know him have the highest ~.
Spect
HON. ZINA Il. CARyCR
- Ch!cnsoan In the tfuest sense OF
me word. Progressive, public spirited
sni active. he possesses the best At
tributes OF true citizenship.
~SA
CHARLES Il. CRUIKsHhVK
can refer with pride to tine record
as we'll as an honored name In this
community.
ALBERT II. PUTNEY
Is noted for his excellent business
abilities and his faithful adheesncs h
high ideals Of duty.
>a
MAX EBERHAbDT
in all relations of life never deviatei
from those principles Of straightfor
wardncss ana integrity which have
won him golden opinions everywhere
AeS
WILLIAM LEGNER
can count bis personal friends BY tn
hundred. q fact due 10 his many esd
mable characteristics and his unchsnS
ing, even, temperament.
CHARLES II. WACEGR
In a man whose well-hAlown abilit!
and public spirit places him In thu
front ranks OF our most useful clti
zsns
<dnSs>
EDWARD II. PETERS
Ia Il man Of acknowledged ability. goo
Judgment aud common sense.
@ssaA..
JAMES REDD(k
belongs to that class OF citizens VIII
never know failure. nor allow any oil
stac!ps to deter them in q worthy su
terprise once unosrtaken.
~
PHILIP KNOPF
10 pleasant and gs~'sl OF maune
obliging and fettAful to his proulDsl
| a nj tnsroY0ku Dn0a1A0 and Ponn0GR
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12
q SyNA
HOSEA w. WELLS

has always put truth. honor and jus
tics before expediency; hence the e.
TEEN with which he IL looked upon BY
VII who know him.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12

erection Of thlrtv.fve new buildings
nnd additions which have heretofore
Ix.cn printed. Fifteen Of these build
ings. including the Bowen and Irving
Park high schools, ut n cost Of $500.
OOO each. nrc to be erected within
ycnr nt mn aggregate estimated cost Of
1t77OOO. The other twenty, at an
approximate cost Of $3.2OOOOO. are
s.imsiuitSl for erection md completion
n NuHs.
To PROHIBIT STEAM ENGINES.
A tentative draft Of statute to pro.
f,ilil railroads from using steam loco
motives on suburban trains within the
limits Of cities Of more than 100000
population has been prepared by the
Corporation Counscl's Office. to be sent
"a the Legislature. The proposed law
II Ia iiuc with the message Of Mayor
Bnssr On the clcctrincntion Of the rail.
roads ia the city.
FRANK O. LOWpEN
ms won the high reputation which he
enjoys BY hard work and honorable
methods.
ARTHUR JOSErT7
10 modest and unassuming. but the PEG.
pie appreciate him just the same.
~0A
CHARLES J. vOPNKA.
y q capable man Of anairs. honorable
n his 0ealings and assiduous IN q.
tsptiea b his prospeeous business.
GEORGE w. JACKSON
y a man Of good attachments ana ex.
rel!cnt qualities. and therefore popu.
hr AZ we'll 40 successful.
RS6fA
r. II. BLluf
soonest. upright and truehcartsd, No
makes friends aud wins the esteem Of
~ who become acquainted with hSm.
ALEXANDER II. REvELL
n nun whom to know Is to respect
Ne has IN hoaored name In the bust
ncss world.
%GA
WILLIAM A. DOYLE
U u r,,mpeteui ana thorough man OF
sr.,r. Whatever no does he does well
anil thoroughly.
.,ssAsHM
ROGER c. SULLIN Az
IN az walks OF life has been stead
fast 10 the old adage. and proved ita
truth: "Honesty IL the best policy"
ABEL DAVIS
10 liked by aii who are acquainted
With his many excellent traits OF Guar
arisr.
<fsGsssA
HARRY RUBEss
q capable man, combining energy with
Intelligence. he Is justly regarded ana
respected aB u valuable member Of the
community.
&GSA>
GEORGE II. SWIFT
has always Deen ready 10 devote ~
the welfare Of the community that
b,,nltes ability and industry which haa
contributed 70 much to nis personal
success.
>a
JOHN II. JONES
ear always be relied upon 10 b l0ysi
h triends. true 10 principle and faith
fui to his word. hence his friends an
admirers are legion.
CHARLES M'GAvlN
has the highest ideals OF honorable
citizenship and II true to them. There
., man In Chicago who stands high
u "A public esteem.
FRED l.. WILR
possesses In an eminent degree those
merits and qualities which 10 to make
W the true Chlcagoan. lie In bsst
liked by those who know him best.
%StA
WALTER s. BOGI.E
h. progressive. enterprismg and indus
.iOus. Such hen are alweys sure Il
make success In life.
~
JUDGE THEODORE BRENTANO
IA .nan Of true worth ana stcinns ~
tesrity. IN justly regarded ~ one %
,.n,rago's valued citizens.
sSsE4'Isl3a.
VIRGIL NJ. BRANI'
n typical Chicag0an, energetic
piucky, and invariably successful u
every walk Of life.
%S
THOMAS +. KELLEY
N liked by everybody. TIA poruss.!t
being due to t's ysuial a.d even scsz
~svamsnt and ~ hOuokepis es::' -
~rsk chr raCtAp
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12
CLYDE A. MORRISON

CLYDE a. MUHKISVN
has fine record til probity and
strictly honorable methods. He has
mace himself respected In every walk
IN Nfa which b has been onsaoe4
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12
THOMAS +. KEEL EY

n liked by everybody. TIA poru's.!ty
being due to t'> ysnial SD even scm.
~svamsnt and ~ houogspis es:' "a.
.,ant character
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12
JOHN II. JONES

ear siways be relied upon 10 b l@yai
b sriends. true to principle and faith.
fui to his word. hence his friends an
admirers are legion.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12
GEORGE b. SWIFT

has always Deen ready 10 devote ="
the welfare Of the community that
bushes ability and industry which haA
contributed 70 much to ois personal
success.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12

ADAMS 4. GOoDR,oH
Is honest. able and upright In oil rele
lions Of life.
CHARLES r. NEWTON
10 q citisen Of excellent sanding and
faultless record.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12
News Of Municipal Administration Given
Briefly and to the Point for
Eagle Readers.
Useful Information, Interesting Facts and
Personal Gossip Tersely Told by
One Who KnoWA
YVTE For NEW SCHOOLS.

improvements In ChicagO's public
Gi,Ooi buildings. to le made within the
next two years and to cost approx.
maicIy $G.7i7MO. were recommended
to tho BOARD Of Education by the
buildings and grounds committee Tues.
day. The improvements consist In the
eviction Of thlrty.fve new buildings
nud additions which have heretofore
Ix,cn printed. Fifteen Of these build.
frgs. including the Bowen and Irving
Fark high schools, ut cost Of $780,
OOO each. nrc to be erected within a
year mt mn aggregate estimated cost Of
GIt77.OOO. The other twenty, at an
approximate cost Of $3.2OOOOO. are
ss.irsiuiCSi for erection md completion
Ia tiuHs
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12
A
]. ], GERAGHTY

active. energetic, enterprising and pub.
lic.spirited. has made success OF oil
his undertakings, and ID ranked By
common consent among our very best
citizens.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12
T.. G. HALEY

IL u man who uvarinini wins ana re.
tainy the confidence and liking Of all
who have dealings with him.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12

holds an honored place AnonS those
who by his ability. industry and sound
judgment contribute to the growth and
Urbuildlng Of Chicago.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12
JOHN T. CONNESY

never falters when once his mind 70
made up 40 to the right and the wrong
OF a question. He 10 always on the
right side. regardless Of all other con-
slderat lions or consequences.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12

IN q public-spirited citizen VINO Is az
popular ~ he II orr srOus ~ his
business pursuits.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12

has made thorough performance OF
duty. fulfiliment OF all agreements
with his fellow men In the spirit and
the letter and exact justice In all
things tho guiding principles Of bis
successful career.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12
C
CHARLES M'GAVlN

SIIauLCS NJ oA'N
has The highest ideals OF honorable
citizenship and II true to them. There
=. ., man In Chicago who stands high.
u "A public esteem.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12
JAMES ]. GRs

JNMES j. 0VSy,
has an snviabls record for absolute
honesty In oil bis business relations,
active support and sympathy for oil
movements for the bettsrmsnt Of the
city and bis fsllow.msn and for all the
qualities that 60 to make up the IDEAL
citixsn.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12
HON. ZINA Il, CARg'CU

- chlcnsoan In the t1'uGst sense OF
me word, Progressive, public spirited
sni active, he possesses the best a.
tributes Of true citizenship.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12

mas ever been faithful to friends snn
loyal to principle. fact which &C.
counts for his great popularity anS
the host Of friends who swear by him
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12
ARTHUR w. FULTON

/. n man OF sterling Idanucs Of head
and heart; successful In all his un'
,ieytakings.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12

q capable man. combining energy with
Intelligence. he Is justly regarded ana
respected as u valuable member OF the
community
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12

CHARLES II. CRUIKSNhVK
can refer with pride to Tine record
as well as an h0n0red name In this
community.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12

IN ~ considerable OF the rights OF 9th
.rs as he Is inslsrent upon the main.
tenance Of his own. This Is one Of the
reasons Of his great popularity.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12

I1HSSVI'C"I C'S6'F~"
knows how to make friends and 10 ~
tain them. He 10 man f~r whom su
who know him have the highest n.
Spect
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12

IL n man oI the MglIrs, standing IN
he community; upright and just In
all the affairs of life and indefatigable
In the performance of all the duties
thereof
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-10-12

10 40 good and true citiSen - eves
called Chicago bis home. Every duty
Of citisenship has always been FAITH
fully discharged BY him.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1907-05-10

The readers 81 this paper VIII DO pleased %
learn that there ~ at least one dreaded diHeaae
that science has been able 70 cure ~ al ttg
stages, and that q Catarrn. Halls Catarrh
medical fraternity. Catarrh being \ CQnatLtu'
tional disease, requires constitutional treat
m6nt. Hall's CatarFh Cure IS taken Ink rnaklyt
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system, thereby destroying tia
foundation OF the disease, and giving the pa
and assisting nature IN doing its work. The
proprietorE have 30 much faith In ita curative
powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars
Of testimonials.
lold by drugqlsta, 75c
Halls Family Ptlln are the best
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1907-05-10
gAFH DRPogITg 81 woMnN.

They Hide Their Valuables in the
Most Extraordinary Places.
"Have you ever noticed" began the
bridegroom, what astonishing places a
woman chooses for hiding things7"
81 ceased noticing and ceased being
astonished at anything years ago." re-
piled the elderly Benedict YEARLY"
''Well, the other night" went on the
bridegroom, "there was small fire in
the apartment below us. Somebody
upset lamp and while they were put
ting it out my wife and were gather
ing our valuables together and prepar-
Ing to fee. For five minutes we rush
ed about like mad people. The first
thing did was to open my wife's bu-
reau drawer and feel for her Jewel box.
"'Oh, it isn't there T. she called out.
It's in the refrigerator under the low
est pan
"'WhatP I exclaimed.
"'Well,' she replied, that's the only
place where a burglar wouldn't think
of looking for them
''What are you trying to take down
that oil painting for7' asked excited
ly.
"Grandfather's will is behind IT.
tackled to the wall. and / can't bulge
it. she answered, with tears In her
voice.
"'No, don't come to help me- she
went on. RIM into the parlor and get
the deed Of the Brooklyn property. It's
pinned in the top Of the lace curtains
And-and bring me that hat with the
white feather on II. No, not my best
one-the other. It's got my marriage
certificate and the contract for your
book and your first love letter sewed
in the crown. And, oh, John, do look
in that box under the bAthtub and ind
the manuscript Of your play and your
diamond sleeve links. Yes that's the
one mean-that old cracker box
well chose It because 1t didn't look
the least bit suspicious Who would
ever think Of looking under the bath
tub in an old cracker box Tor diamond
sleeve buttons3 Now, come on. We'vs
got everything
~No we haven't" I replied
where's that 500 bill gave you ID
deposit yesterday and tho check from
Bradley--and all the money!
"'Oh, they're all safe,' she replied
nonchaInntly. pulling me out Of the
doer The 500 bill Is In my stocking
and the check Is pinned under my bach
hair
~NOw, what do yOu think oE that1'
'-rhe patent to those hiding plnee'
expired ages ag0s said the elderly
Benedict, Yawning.-New XoEk Press.