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TWO-FANfIEY FLATS.
NO heat furniened.1

fI3i st. NV. 6 rooms and bath. ...... $3.50
SD Holmead pl. NV, % d.. Or and b.. 50 On
S ~; Holmead pl. NV LIST d.: 5r: and b. sS %
s sosl 18th St NV. lst door, Or and b. 60 so SO
2327 18th st. NV. Ist a.. 5r. and b. 20. 90
iso siS st 81 rooms On na snd bath and
1922 9th st. NV, 5r. and b.. furnace. q 80
1882 Chaplin. LIST floor, 5r. and b....-... $50
il66 Willard st. NV. ID a.. 6r. and b.. q 90
1917 10th st: NV. rooms and bath: q. 90
Ito Willard at. NV. LIST floor. 5r.. b.. g. 80
2lI 10th st. Sc. LIST door. 5r. and b.. Is. so
SaO3 18th st. NV. ; rooms and hath. =. 80
80 Quincy St NV, I'd floor, Or. and b.. 80
23io 18th st. NV. I'd door. Or. and b.. 2; 80
81 eth st. ne. I'd d.. Or and b......... g. 50
SoSs st. NV. rooms and bath. q. 90
III 18th st. NV. ID door. ............-.. e. 80
.,l5 18th st. NV. LIST floor. Or. and b.. y. 80
1923 \. Y. ave-. rooms and bath. 200
3 3tso sriEhtwood ave NV. Ist d., ST., b. 90
ESQ 2s52 Brishtwood ave. 5r. and b.. $50
BOZ Fla ave. NV. 5 rooms and hath. 80
1871 4th st. n.w I'd floor 5r and b. -. 20. 80
$500 Sherman, rooms and bath. ....... $50
767 Gresham pl.. I'd door. Ar. and 3D.. 1880
2S03 Sherman. ID floor. Ar. and DID,. 1875
1915 d st. ne, LIST floor. Hr. and b. .. 1850
2115 18th 1t. NV, Sd floor Ar. and b.. Is. 20
1l2 9TH st. NV. I'd fOor. 3r. and b.. 1900
1919 n st. NV. list floor. Ar and b.. - 80
9th and Harvard, rooms and bath. 800. II. so
121 9Th me-, I'd floor, Ar. and b.. 1900
$40 Orleans list floor. Ar and b. 1850
1881 = st. ne. rooms and bath. go. 3.5n
100 18th st. NE. rooms and bath. -. 20
1416 Duncan st. ne. 4 rooms and BATH. 13. 30
24ol 18th st. NV. I'd floor, rooms 1850. 1880
STONE 4 FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave. NV.
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MONEY LOANED SALARIED PEOPLE 9th.
upon their notes. without security: easiest
terms: confidential knowing ones who have dealt
elsewhere especially invited. Ny proposition will
please n. ELWOOD. I'm. Ale. Jenifer bldg. TAD.
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PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS WILL. BE RECEIVED At TIT
b s and a. puSey 10 coeS ofa
ately thereafter. to furnish at the navy yard
MIS- eth 5 ~, aqant M,c Of naval
Sch. 2lO: Drilling machine.-Sch. 231: Copper
bronze. steel. forsings. castings. iron. German
Pine-sch 233: Gable. conduit. brick, chain
pipe, lead. pipe fittings, stnker fittings leather
will be furnished upon application to the Blu
resn s1z6s ROGERS rn5ma" ssso Ssnesf'
ington D. C., August Is. 19Os.-Sealed proposals
in duplicate. will be received at the department,
until o'clock pm Monday august 81; 1905 TO,
for the Freedmen's Hospital and Howard Uniyer
sity. and also at o'clock I'm: Of the same day
Freedmen's Hospital in accordance with tbs
drawings and specifications. to be had on appli
sseompanled by certified check equal to two e
per cent Of the amount Of each bid. payable tt
the % Ss , Of the in'srS
they viii return the ssme; in in good condition
mems mems Hospital and Howard tniver.ty.'' and
f s:1s Wilson IFS 0 aetns seepees9y
au17 20. Past
PROPOSALS FOR ELECTRIC WIRING.-OF:
fee of Building for National Museum. Iibrary Of
Installing IN place complete thu. electric wiring
cr tho IN city
be received at this ONCE until 9 o'clock PIN. on
Monday. the s1st day Of August. 1908. and pub
licly opened Immediately thereafter. specifca
tons and other information furnished on spplica
ton to this Office. BERNARD r. GREEN. Super
intendent Of Construction. au12. 13, 14.20.H,22
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. OFFICE OF THE
Supervising Architect. Washington. D. c..
August 10. 190S.-Sealed proposals will be re-
eelved at this ONCE until O'clock pm. on
the 18th day Of September. 1908. and then
opened. for an extension Of the bond vault in
the q. s. tressurer's Office in the United States
Treasury Department building. Washington,
u. c.. in accordance with drawing and spe-
cIfication copies Of which may be had on sp-
plicaticn to this office. JAMES KNOX TAY-
LOR. Supervising Architect au11 -eod. 81. eSu
PROPOSALS FOR BOOKSTACK.- OF
Superintendent Of Library Building and Grounds.
Washington D. c.. August g. 190s.-Sealed pro.
posals for manufacturing. delivering and erecting
in place complete the rooted bookstaek required for
the southeast court Of the building for the Ii;
at this Office until o'clock pm: on Thursday.
the 9th day OF August. 1908. and then publicly
opened. Specifications and other information fur
nisbed on application to this office. BERNARD
r. GREEN SuDerinf endenf ana 10 4 ~ 10 20
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BEFORE RENTING AN APARTMENT
call at the ONCE Of THE ALONZO 0.
BLISS PROPERTIES" where you will
be shown apartments or fats which are
bound to suit you in price and also To-
cation.
The Ventosa-Prices, $500 to $3.50
per
The Penhurst-Prices, $4,000 to $500
per mo.
The responsibilities $3.50 to $500
per mo.
". f. COWEN. MANAGER.
ROOM NO. /. BLISS BLDG,
TEL. LINEN. 1860. IS ST. NV.
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PURE WATER.

CRYSTAL. ROCK WATER IS FAMOUS FOR
It's purity: received fresh daily from Chestnut
Hill va: used and Endorsed BY leading ply.
sicinns once. 731 i1th nv. Phone n. GET.
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FOR RHINESTONE FAIRFAX.
1912 New York ave. NV.
APARTMENTS.

tdeat 1urn100e0.1
The Magnolia. 1921 NJ st. NV, rooms
and bath. Offer wanted.
The Carlton. 21st and SITS; nv. all
front rooms. ........... 5000 and $500
1862 Irving St. rooms and bath. ....... ~. 50
The Cheshire. No. 4. Or. and b.......... 47.50
The Hampshire. No. 4. Or. and b........ 47.50
The Devonshire. No. 2. 5r. and b........ 100
The Pebbleton. 6 rooms and bath. ....... $500
AS G st. NV. Sd door. 1r. and d.. $500
The Prince George. 1913 3Oth Nv. 6r.. b. $3.50
GIG 9th st. NV, rooms and bath. 1000
1915 N ut. NV. rooms and bath. ...... 1000
1712 14th st. NV. I'd door. 6r. and H.. 1000
LAG Hopkins pl nv rooms and bath g 90
1898 Monroe. Sd door, Or. and b.. 500
11l2 14th st. NV Sd floor 6r. and b.. 100
1857 r st. NV. rooms and bath. $3.50
14l6 Hopkins. LIST floor rooms and bath 80 80
132 18th st. NV rooms and bath 90. 30 so
100 18TH 3 rooms and bath ........... 80 10
The Chelsea Cd and SITS s.e. ST.. and b. $3.50
ole ST. NV lst floor 4r and b. 1000
1912 G st. NV. rooms aud bath ..... 5000
14ls Hopkins, I'd floor. Ar. and bath. $50
l4lS Hopkins pl.. LIST floor. Ar. and b.. $3.50
pos d st. NV 2d floor rooms and bath - 80
FOG d St NV, LIST floor. Ar and b. 49,. $3.50
lS4l Fl st. ne, 81 floor rooms and bath * 50
800 st. NV. I'd floor A. and b. $500
1884 Col. 3D. 9 rooms and bath Is 90
The Ellsworth. 625 I'd st. ne. 6r. and b.. % 50
1904 Sd st. NV, Cd floor. Ar. and b.. q 80
Sil4 l4th ST. NV. Sd door. 5r. and b..... e so
so2 st: DIV. 80 floor. A.. and d.. ESQ
1871 n st. ne I'd door. 5r. and b...... g 50
455 q st. NV. 1st floor. Sr. and b 200
1I3S Riggs pl.. 3 rooms and bath. ....... 2l.50
25OS L st. NV, Sd floor. 5r. and b. 200
2115 14th ST. NV. Sd floor. 4r. and b.. 1880
916 st. NV Sd floor 3r and b. .. 1880
400 East Capitol 4 rooms and bath 49,. 1900
s02 st. NV 4th door Ar and b. 80. 1900
ITONE & FAIRFAX, 1342 New York ave. NV.
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FOR SALE - $4,000 - EXCEEDINGLY
RICH FIFTH AVE. AND NEWPORT
STYLE OF RESIDENCE. 2026 Co
LUMBIA ROAD (HEAD OF con-
EECTiCUT AVE.). SOMETHING
UNUSUAL.
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FOR ShLE-HOUSES.

FOR SALE-OuR SAMPLE HOUSE SOC PARK
es.an. until nGS spd
INSPECT. Best value ever oaered in a mod
sui7.et PERCY II. RUSSELL. ss7 St NV.
FOR sALE-COLORED-8o YOU slot ok
monthly: IL, door. psricr reception h.ii. din
Ing room. kitchen and pantry; "a floor. 4 rooms
and bath; cellar under entire house; open daily
au1b-e, crIAs E. BANEs. 1891 St.
FOR sAIE-I755 EUCLID PLACE NV; AT
trsctive house: 10 rooms: 2 tiled baths: hot
wasss sRos 1!is s
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FOR sALE-WE ARE OFFERING FOR SALE
a new brick DWELLING very close to the corner
rooms and modern bathroom. a bright pantry.
cellar under entire house; furnace heat: quite
close to the Pa. ave. car line. The price Is
JAMES F. SHEA e4s La. AVE- NV.
FOR sALE-6-RooM BRICK DWELLINGS AT
LOW PRICE.
Three 2story brick dwellings on ST. be
eses lst month p4ee eseS HI
Of this sort are quite scarce and In great de-
JAMES F. SHEA. CAB LA. AVE. NV.
FOR sALE-NEAR LINCOLN PARK; A MOD:
bathroom: cellar; furnace heat: fnely located
on NGr thr GsrH!in sH nys rFiGe 4se' NV
FOR sALEA MODEL MODERN HOME. WITH
See one OF those new brick dwellings at nth
and I SITS. me-. adjoining the Holy Name
Church: rooms and tiled bathroom: cellar
reasonably priced The price is - $50 for the
inside houses and $3.50 for the corner prop
erty.
JAMES r. SHEA ga LA AVE. NV.
FOR sALE-Nos. 41s-2o-ee,e4 18TH ST. Sc.
Yearly rent, $494.40 Price, LOO ALL
TANEc T. SHEA AVE
auS-th, %. tn, 40
FOR SALE-ExCEEDINGLYw WE'LL ADAPTED
corner residence for dentist or physician. with
double front center hall: modern improvements:
choice, commanding neishborhood: a.w. cor. 7th
and I SITS. ne. tNo saSn.) Inquire within.
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FOR SALE
GOOD LOT-LOW PRICE.
On Eighth street northwest.
Price e. 600. Rent. $3.50.
Six large rooms and bath; cellar.
Lot 25x1OO.
Suitable for home or investment. Rare
chance for one looking to buy q low. priced home.
STONE T. FAIRFAX 1912 New York ave-.
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SUBURBAN PROPERTY.
FOR SALE.

REDUCED TO 81. go
4 brand-new Groom house right on the car
line. within one fare: p minutes to Treasury
small cash payment and very easy terms; large
rooms and porch across entire front: two lots:
act quickly; this late season bargain will not
last.
TAGGART- THRIFT CO.. 14O5 New York ave.
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FOR SALE-
AN ATTRACTIVE INVESTMENT.
PRICE. 81. 400.
Can furnish a tenant at $500 Der month.
Located q numbered street In the north
west. west OF 18th st. and south Of X. The
lot (sise 2o1140 in this location 10 worth
nearly the price asked. Owner leaving the city
STONE & FAIRFAX, 1912 New York ave.
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FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

FOR EXCHANGE SIC. GOD EQUITY IN PARTLY
improved real estate In center Of business sec
tion in one Of best and fastest growing cities
in West Virginia, for house and lot in north
west Washington. D. G. Will pay any expense
necessary for a thorough investigation both as
to title and value.
au18-3t' Address Box 10s Star office.
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FOR EALE-AT A REDUCED PRICE.
WILL EXCHANGE
We offer one Of the best bargains on Co.
lumbia Heights.
Price. $500.
Reduced from 50, 500.
One of the choicest squares between 18th
and 18th SITS.
4 handsome 3-story brick aud stone dwelling;
cellar under entire house.
Parlor, library. dining room. pantry and
kitchen on nrst moor: sleeping rooms:
THREE %, BATHS. many closets. attractive
decorations: TWO l9 STAIRWAYs: costly
It. in lot; wide. paved public alley.
STONE FAIRFAX, 1912 New York ave.
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THE NANTUCKET, THE JUNIATA,
141S W st. 1923 w st.
Desirable 4, 5 and room and bath apart
ments all we'll lighted and ventilated. Every
room outside one. Large side lawns Con-
venient location Rents, 5000 to $500. For
particulars apply II. L. RUST. COS 14th NV.
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FOR RENT-BY B. F. SAUL CO.. 7TH NV.
GIG w.lf.5r b.$3OOO 1711 4th NV. Or. /. 21. 80
1922 9th ii 81. BIZ so 400 Cap. 4r 81 20 90
20S NV. 5r. b.2n 81 so 312 Fla av nw,2d
1884 NJ av NV. 81. b26. so d. Ar. DID,. so
926 NV 4r. b. 25. 50 1880 14th nv. 5r b. IL. so
713 18th nw. 3r. b. % 90 1890 eth NV 3r "a H. 90
Lafayette 5r, b. 25- 90 1243 ne. Ar /, Sd. IL so
926 NV. 2r. b. 100 616 La NV, 4r,
1915 7th NV. Or, b. 2 50 b. ID floor. go. Is 50
21l3 l4th NV. Al, b225O 1922 7th NV, 81, b. Is 90
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k-ROOM AND BATH CORNER APARTMENTe.
II ~ f. Cap g siS 3S Hfh :,7
,ooo .e,, s,3.5S oo4 Me av.. s12 to 81
1890 s.w:. steam heat, hot water. ,.2s. 90
Superior 3 and room new apartments In the
Veronica 21O 18th st. sw.: steam heated;
hot water and janito- year around rents. $50 to
500; convenient to bureau Of engraving. Agricul-
ture Dept. Museum. Post Once. Treasury. etc.
PHILLIPS COMPANY, $50 John Marshall pl.
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FUR SALE
AN ATTRACTIVE HOME
ATTRACTIVE PRICE.
Not far from 18th and You.
Two stories cellar. eight rooms and modern
bath: four rooms deep: furnace heat: front Of
pressed brick and brownstone; rooms all large
and bright well built house; rents steadily
at $40 per month. Price recently reduced
to $500.
STONE & FAIRFAX, 1912 New York ave.
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FOR SALE
A NORTHWEST CORNER.
PRICE, $1,000.
On the outskirts Of the city. just where 80
many are looking TO purchase. During this
warm season a house in this inviting locality
that It can be bought at this low figure makes
1t certainty that it will sell quickly.
NOTE THE SIZE OF THE LOT
5Ox162k.
AND THE PLAN OF THE HOUSE
Two Stories cellar and attic.
Four rooms deep on a floor.
STEAM HEAT.
Call or phone US at once for Its location.
You will get bargain.
STONE ( FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave.
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FOR SALE
NORTHEAST HOUSES FOR INVESTMENT.
Price. $3.50. Renting for $500.
Six small houses on q lettered street north.
east. in fne condition: good lots to alley. A
trust Of 1900 at SO can run. Located be-
tween 9Th and 10th. G and X. Investors will
find a harvest in these.
STONE & FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-02
WOULD MORTGAGE THE FARM

A farmer on Rural Route 2, Empire, Ga., W. A. Floyd by name, says ::
 "Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the two worst sores l ever saw: one on my hand and one on my leg. It is worth more than its weight in gold. 1 would not be without it if l had to mortgage the farm to get it." Only 25c at R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Tay- Tor, Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook; P. J. Garvin, Bethel; L. Goulett, Stevenson; H. W. Osborne, Easton; W. B. Haw- lev, Sherman; Smith Bros., Cornwall Bridge; Connery Bros, Georgetown; R. F. Smith, West Cornwall; $. J. Blackman, Hawleyville; G. W. Hurlburt & Co.,, Roxbury; Allen Joyce, Roxbury Station; c. W. Hatch, Bridge water; W. N. Noble, New Milford; E. H. Beardsley, New Preston; Cogswell & Wettereau, Washington Depot; Har- ry Brown, Southbury; c. P. Williams, South Britain; Perkins Bros., Warren; W. N. Hurd, Long Hill; Penfeld & Craig. Stepney Depot; druggists.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-02
Sherman.
PERSONAL JOTTINGS,

Miss Lillian Swanson of Sherman Center spent few days recently with Miss Nellie M. Howes of Leach Hollow.
 MT and Mrs Charles E. Mosher and daughter spent the day recently in New Milford,
 Miss Lizzie Wilcox and daughter visited Mrs W. H. Worden, last week Saturday.
 Ebert Roswell cut his hand badly a few days ago but is now gaining slowly.
 Miss Mary Hatch is boarding with MT and Mrs E. Roswell of Leach Hollow.
 MT and Mrs John Slattery and family spent last Sunday night with MT and Mrs William H. Worden of Leach Hol- low. .-.
 MT and Mrs William Worden spent Sunday with MT and Mrs Harrison Bureh.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-02
The NewtoWn Bee
 Newtown, Friday, September s5 1908,
Stepnev.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

Call and examine the new line of mems working shoes at B. Hawley X Co.'S.
 c. L. Smalley will close his shop all day next week Wednesday, October ', so he and his employees, with their wives, can attend the Danbury fair on that day.
 MT and Mrs John Benedict returned home, Tuesday afternoon, from few days visit with friends in Stamford and New Rochelle, where they had a very enjoyable time
 MT and Mrs John Benedict, Mir and Mrs c. L. Smalley, MT and Mrs A. B. Curtis, MT and Mrs John Treadwell took in the Masonic picnic at the Ma sonic Home at Wallingford, last Friday.
 Miss Fannie Ryder and Mrs John Spears of Seymour were guests, last week, of MT and Mrs Ralph L. Smith.
 w. s. Penfeld returned, last week Monday, from weeks vacation which he spent with friends in Orange, N. J. He reports very enjoyable time.
 Just received a new invoice of shoes for fall and winter wear for men and ladies, both high and low cut patterns. We have your size and can save you money. Call and see us.-[Penfeld & Craig, at Stepney Depot.
 Herbert Craig is having the lawn about his new house nicely graded. Edwards s. Beardsley is doing the work. Levi Tyrrell is assisting him with the work.
 N. J. Burton and family, who have been spending three months at the Bur ton homestead near the Depot, re- turned, last week, to their home in Orange, N. J.
 Mrs M. Ehlin leaves the first of next week for New York, where she will spend the winter.
 Mrs L. J. Wheeler of Huntington is a guest, this week, of Mir and Mrs Ed, wards s. Beardsley.
 Miss M. E. Seeley is having her house newly painted white. Craft & Lyons are doing the work. .., e..
 Mrs Elizabeth Beardsley returned, Tuesday, after week. stay in Shelton with her daughter, Mrs D. Nichols.
 On account of severe illness Rev Mir Hubbard did not preach on Sunday. Methodist congregation united with her sister church across the way. This is 1 the first time MT Hubbard has failed to hold his regular services on account | of personal illness. .~.
 The Ladies Aid society of the Meth odist church were invited to meet on Thursday of last week at the home of Mrs Herbert Wright who was formerly a very active worker in this society. | Nearly 30 were present and enjoyed a most interesting tea party. The supper would have filled the bill, every way, for an upper ten wedding party in good times.
 MT and Mrs Hubbard of Shelton and MT Boutwell, and wife of South Nor walk drove over from Shelton on Sun lay to call upon MT Hubbard at the parsonage. .-|...
 Mrs Wheeler and Mrs Winter have zone to Danbury for a few days visit 1t the home of Mrs Ira Penfeld.
 MT and Mrs Albert Fairchild re- urned home on Tuesday after weeks 'uting in Torrington.
 The district school now numbers 31, he largest number for this school in many years.
 Miss Hattie French and Miss Burr, 7ho have been visiting in Newtown nd Danbury for the past three weeks, ave returned home.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-02
BrideeWater.
GRANGE TOPICS.

The last meeting of Bridgewater Grange was Brothers night. The program was in charge of H. W. Treat and Reuben Hawley. The next regular meeting will be a Grange fair. The committee in charge is Mrs w. w. Welton, Mrs Robert Greer, Mrs William Curtiss, H. C. Sanford, and George Northrop. /
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-02
Bantam.
LEGAL BRIEFS.

The Ladies' United Workers served a supper in the church psrlors of the Methodist church, Wednesday night.
 On September 21 a little daughter wasborn to MT and Mrs E. Martyr.
 Rev T. H. Lay preached in the Bap- tist church last Sunday morning and evening.
 F. Brown entertained a brother and sister from out of town, last week.
 There was no preaching in the Methodist church, Sunday, asthe pas tor had not returned from his vacation.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-02
BASEBALL NEWS.

The South Ends played against Carl Skaters team, on the Center grounds, September l9. The score was "A to 21 in favor of the South Ends.
 Saturday, September 26, baseball game was played on the Center Grounds between the South Ends and a team Captained by Dick Harris. It was a close and we'll played game and result ted in a victory for the South Ends, 13 to Il.
 Mir and Mrs E. R. Wooster have re- turned from visit in Tarriffville.
 Miss Sara Platt spent Sunday with her parents in South Britian.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-02

furnished music. 4 large number of Danbury young people attended, and all report an enjoyable time, with fine music, and plenty to eat.
The Newtown bee., 1908-10-02
Brooxiield.
A SUCCESSFUL DANCE.

IT DO OOI1k0NJi OH D1fANOLs
 The members of St Joseph's Church gave a very enjoyable dance in the hall at Brookfeld, on Friday evening September 25. Turrill's orchestra
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31

"Percy, this is all nonsense. Any one can see
that this lounge is scarcely wide enough for me,
and you tl0ice as large as I am" With this
she turned her face to the side farthest from me.
Don't you see, my sweet, this lounge is so mar
row. and you light that the least jar, the least
accident, would throw you out upon the floor. You
might have broken arm"
No answer to this appeal
"Sweet Dorothy. How do you suppose l will
feel taking the best bed; leaving you away over
here In case of accident there is no telling what
might happen to either of u.s."
rather hoped this would have some effect.
1t was in this way l usually brought her around
to my way of thinking.
81 going to leave you little while, and hope
when | return to find you have decided to change
and let me have my bed" l closed the door softly
behind me.
After ten minutes which gave her ample time
to change both her mind and her bed. went back.
No change had been made stood few moments
in the doorway, thinking what had best do.
Sweetheart" said at length, 81 see you would
rather not have me in here. Please take the more
comfortable bed. I'll only be gone minute to
see if the porter can't give me a bed outside, as
close to the drawing room possible, so in
of an accident l will be near you, and"
"Please please dear Percy, don't go out and
leave Let me stay right here. Please; and
I'll neUer ask you to let me do anything I
want to- do again. There's plenty of room here
for me- 1t just looks little for you.'
Who could resist her? AS usual she had her
own way; for had notion of leaving her.
every WELL" answered, closing the door behind
me-
Well satisfied, she again turned her face away
and quickly bestowed in the more comfort
able couch, and soon fast asleep I had had
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-31
| |.

We arrived at the train just in time-alone. We
were spared the accompaniment of merrymaking
friends Ours seemed to me too solemn and sweet
a wedding for that No doubt MAN Chloe from
some upper window cast after us an old shoe,
with no one the wiser. I hope she did
Our packages bestowed in their proper
places in the drawing room, which had been re-
served for us. Dorothy's hat and jacket were laid
away with my light top-coat and umbrella, and the
train being already in motion, | sgn11ed my IN
tention of leaving her for time as had pressing
business in the smoker. She let me get as far as
the door, when she called me back
"Percy DEAR" she began, holding with both hands
to the lapes of my coat her eyes fixed upon the
fourth button of my vest-"Percy DEAR would
YOU mind-er doing me a very, Uery great favor"
"Of course don't mind, my Dorothy" imprison-
ing both her hands in my two-"but from hence
forth, will charge very, very high for my favors.
What is it Sweetheart"
"There's just three buttons my waistie that
I can not possibly reach. You won't mind un-
unbuttoning them; you EnoD?" looking up with
the heart of an innocent child in her eyes. Nam
my Chloe said l might ask you; and she didn't
think you would mind"
NAM Chloe knew all about it. | don't mind,
and YOU must know before hand what will charge
for each button. One per. Turn around, my
sweet"
She turned around, presenting neatly Duttoned
hack from top to bottom, and began at the top
and unbuttoned at least a dozen, while she was
saving "You know the funny papers have such
pictures of the RACES of the men who have TO un-
hutton their-their-.' Dear Dorothy was stalled.
"Wipes sweet Dorothy. That is what you are
now NM qpife and I'll promise you I'll not fly into
any RACES about the unbuttonlng or your trocks'