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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-02-21
BOOSTERS TO RANQuET.
First Social Affair Under the aus!,i-
ccs of the Sew Organization
To be Given Tuesday.

The Boosters Club is to make is
official bow as a social organization
next Tuesday evening, when it Will
hold a banquet for the members and
friends Of the society at Derthick S
Auditorium. Following the hanlue.
several after dinner speeches on top
les of general interest will be made
and then the remainder Of the even
ing will be spent in tripping the light
Fantastic.
committee composed of G. P
Cory, II. wv Eerta K and A. n Ian
pherc is attending % the arrange
ments for the banquet and the fal-
lowing gentlemen are on the recep-
tion committee for the occasion:
Thos. r. Nelson, Dr. Brown. Victor
Jepsen, 0. E. Sweet, Robert Burton,
and a. o. Figge
The toasts and the persons who
will respond to them are:
The Ladies Robert Burton.
Boosters DR. Derthicll.
Newcomers s'-iThoG. r. Nelson
Rapid City as Commercial Cen
ter"-C. b. Wiser.
"Sociability ]. Woerth.
Rapid City Press Harry l..
Candy.
Rapid City as Railroad Center
&C. P. Cory.
Progress of Rapid City,. L.
Soule.
'"rhe New Rapid Cit" George
Williams.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-02-21
To the Rescue.

Editor Hitch, of the keystone Re
@crder visited Rapid City a few days
Ego, the first time in years, and
gives quite a breezy account Of the
sights in the Pennington county me-
polls. Among other things he
makes the following observations:
They have elect"ic lights, court
house, livery stable a hotel and
5eTeral other places of refreshment
We saw some very pretty ladies and
some who were not so beautiful as
theg were painted. The later is
something of a slam at tho Rapid
City ladies, and this is the first in
stance we ever knew of electric
lights. courthouecs and livery stables
being classed as refreshment- Quinn
Courant
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-02-21
Hot SPRINGS Drgcncra,cs.

The city Council recently passed
q good ordinance one forbidiing
the throwing Of banana skins on the
.dewalE Nov We would like to
ave tie council go a step farther
nd prohibit the throwing OF discard
~ 5lgara! ,I.to the Streets
3 not mind an occasional
II ha or fragment Of suspenders
even on The most prominent cross
aga bit At the risk Of being con-
idered prudish, we must admit that
'a sight Of certain worn out ar
t.c e. cf underwear strung in un-
artistic lines along our streets is a
sre shock 10 US. Would it he ask
ing too much OF the ladies and gen
tlemen of Hot Springs to make some
ether disposition of such articles?
Hot Springs Times-Herald
G. Harter and E. Schmidt, of Tripp
were in town this week. The
lErskine Real Estate Company 10
Gated the gentlemen near Creston
"Wednesday. They are much taken
with the country in this vicinity.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-02-21
Exactly.

In speaking Of charivari al Scot
land in which guns were used a
Mitchell paper says: "One man was
shat in the leg and some window
lights We're broken" Men with win
doH lights in their legs should keep
out Of such melees. Quinn Courant.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-02-21
RIGHT LIVING.

Professor FEiton ialkS on tlc 5IG-
ject at the Mems Meeting :suE-
day Afternoon.
The men who attended the Y. NJ.
C. A. afternoon meeting last Sun
day were we'll repaid by having an
opportunity to listen to a brief clear
cut exposition of the topis Right
Living" as Professor c. II. Fulton
of the School of Mines viewed the
matter.
President Fulton pre'aced his re-
marks by stating that his discourse
was intended more for the young
men in the room rather than for the
older ones, but nevertheless il was
noticeable that the latter followed
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-02-21
CELEBRATE VALENTINES DAY.
Young Peoples Glass of the Meth.
odist Church are Entertained
at the Maxwell Homo


st. Valentines Day was celebrated
III proper fashion by the Young peo-
pies clash of the Methodist church
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Maxwell
last Friday evening. The early
hours were spent in playing various
games which proved a source OF
amusement for every one and then
partners for refreshment were chos-
en-. The choice was eft in the hands
or the young ladies who selected the
person they wanted by means of de-
scrlptlons the young men had pre-
viously written of themselves. Some
were SO modest in telling of their
charms that it was difficult task to
guess from the description who the
writer was, but eventually they were
all discovered, even though one wrote
about himself in shorthand and an
other in German. After the refresh
ments had been attacked and sum-
marily disposed Of, a hunt for valen-
tlnees took place, everyone find a e.
membrance tucked IN some out #
Nhe way corner. By this time it had
grown quite late, SO the happy crowd
dispersed after saying good night 10
Eheir kind host and hostessesc.
j. w. Riley represented Pactola
IN the city Wednesday.
G. P. Cory transacted business in
Deadwood Wednesday.
r. D. Meyers, the Underwood bank
er was intown this week.
Attorney Robert Burton transacted
business in Wall, Thursday.
Judge 7. f. Commit, of Wall, trans
acted business in the city Wednes-
day
The Fortnightly club will be en-
tertained at the home Of Mrs. L. "A.
Richards tomorrow evening.
James Sharp has been under the
weather for a few days, but ex-
poets to get around again before long
Attorney Frank D. Bangs is spend
ing the week in Chicago where he is
attending to some business matters.
7 The Current Events club will be
entertained this evening by Mrs.
j. r. Sharp. Judge MCGEE will de-
liver an address on Mexico.
Rev. H. R. Upton was passenger
from Whitewood Saturday morning
where he had been assisting the 10
cal pastor in holding special services.
Mrs. George Bale of lower Battle
Crek, visited with her parents Mr..
and Mrs. ]. c. Bower for few days
this week, returning to her home
Tuesday morning.
A report that Robert Pinkerton,
of this city, had been killed in Dead
wood as the result of fall was cir
culated in town Wednesday, but in
vestigation proved hat it was an
other Robert Pinkerton, resident
of Deadwood, who net with the ac-
cident
The Scenic Theatre is offering
some excellent attractions in the way
of moving pictures this week. The
illustrated songs continue to be a
leading feature of this popular amuse
'ment hall. Drop in and see what the
management is Offering in the way
of high class low priced entertain.
ment.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-02-21

If you've been a knocker
come out Of 1t. Swear of
and join the boosters. It will
help some If you subscribe
for The Union. It's saying
things for Rapid City once
week. $3.50 the year.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-02-21

When You are told that
Rapid City has a boom with
mushroom attachment. deny
1t and insist that it's just :.
natural, normal growth .'-,t
that mas begun to sit ~ and
notice-that's all,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-01-16

j. B Headrick transacted bus.
mess in Quincy, Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-01-16
Special Offer Of
L. M. Wood

Tue unusual offer made by L.
M. Wood to refund the purchase
price of Hyomei to any person
II tails to henpfit. shows his con.
tidence in the remedy, and
hould dispel all doubts as to
its curative powers. You do
not risk cent in testing the
healing virtues of Hyomei, for
L. M, Wood taxes all the risk
OF it's giving satisfaction and
leave you to be the judge ds to
whether it costs you anything
or not.
There is no dangerous stom.
,ch drugging when Hyomei is
used. Breathed through the
neat pocket inhaler that comes
with every 81. 90 ontfit, it's heal.
ing balsams destroy all germs
even in the most remote air
cells and quick recovery fol-
lows.
If you suffer from offensive
breath, raising of mucous,
sleezing fits, husky voice, dis
charge from the nose, droppings
from the throat, or any other
catarrhal symptoms, begin the
use Of Hvomai at once under L
4. Woods offer. 1t costs moth
ing unless it cures.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-01-16
Light Plant Sold.

The electric light plant at
New London, Rails county.
vas sold under q deed of trust
Yesterday Saturday afternoon
md was purchased bv Press
Megown for 80, O6n.C0. This is a
very valuable plant and the
price for which It sold is cousid
red very low The plant j.
nearly new. having been install
I'd only little over a year and
IS said to be in excellent condi.
lion. 1t was owned by Mr.. Led.
ford of Bowling Green who.
when he installed the plant
ave mortgage on it and the
mortgage having become due
was sold by the trustee. The
purchaser will operate the
plant and will probably make
improvements, Hannibal Jour
nal.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-01-16
OPPORTUNITY.

Master of human destnies am l.
Fame love and fortune my foots' cps wait,
Cities aud fields walk; penetrate
Deserts and remote, and pasSl . 10y
Howell and mart and palace soon or ate.
HnUCI uEb.CCgl - INCiy go!
If sleeping wake; If feastiug. rise before
Turn away. 1t is the hour nj fate
And they who follow me reach every state
Mortals desire, and conquer every foe
Save death; but those who doubt and hesitate
Condemned to failure, penury and woe,
Seek me in vain and ceaselessly mplore,
But answer mott return
JNO } lNgALLS.
They do wrong who say come no more
When once knock and failed to find y"n ";
For every day 1 stand outside your d""r,
And bid you wake, and rise to fight and win.
Wall not for precious chances passed away,
Weep not for golden ages the wane!
Each night burn the records OF the d,';-
At sunrise every soul is born again:
Laugh de boy at splendors that have spell.
To vanished joys be blind and deaf and dumb;
My judgments seal the dead past with its dead;
But binds moment yet 10 come.
Though deep in ure, wiring your bands and weep,
lend my to ali who say Il cam
No shamefaced uutcast ever SANK deep
But yet might rise and be again man!
Dost thou behold thy lost youth all aghas,P
Do>t reel from righteous rIoutut'> blow?
Then turn from blotted archvt> # the past
And iud the futures pages white snow.
Art ih"u q mauroe~? Rouse ee from I've ,p.lt;
art thou a sinner? Sim may be forgiven,
Each morning gives thee wings to fee frrm "eri.
Each night a star to guide thy ree' to Heaven!
Ey WALTER MALONE.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-01-16
Pretty Pansies.

Springtime. no, it was Janua-
ny II. 1908. when Mrs. Mamie
Jarmau started a pretty bunch
of pansies grown in her open
out-of door flower beds, to the
pencil pusher. Harry lost them
but we appreciate the kindness
just the same and want TO ask
What is it that the Monroe prai
ries does not or cannot do when
they try even in what IS sup.
posed to be. dead of winter.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-01-16
Big Fight.

When DR.. George Fl. Smith
went into the broad corridor of
he postoffice last night to get
his mail, he was startled by Il
terrific noise ard cOmmotiou ir
his postOftice lock box. He ap-
preached the box cautiously.
and upon opening it, soon ascer
taided what The racket Was ali
about-the Rails County Rec
ord and the Center Herald were
fighting for top position TIE
doctor tailed to notice which
was really on ton when be liber.
4ted them. H put one paper
IN his right overcoat pocket and
the other in the left and peace
was restored. -Hannibal Jour,
nal.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-01-16
GIitSch

At o'clock Thursday evenir.
Jan. End. at the home Of IT,
brides parents. Mr.. and Nj,
Chris Glitsch occurred the ntr
riage of their daughter, Miss
Mabel, to will Allen both. a.
Prairie View neighn ,rnDod
The words that united this NAP
py couple as mtu and wife YER
spoken by Rev. G. W. P'er
pastor of Fern Chapel Cha Z,
They we're attended by Hurry
Allen, brother of the groom ana
Miss Hattie Glitscb, sister at
the bride After the ceremony
a delicious supper WAS served
Dolly a few relatives and frIeni>
were present. The bride is the
oldest daughter of Mr. aud Mrs.
G Gl;tsch aud is a love y and
accomplished young lady Tn
groom is a son of Mr.. and Mrs
G. W. Allen. He is an honora-
BILE and esteemed young nan
They will spend a few weeks
among relatives and friends and
tneu go TO house keeping on a
farm near the Fern Chap
Church. To this worthy young
couple we extend congra
tions and best wishes. A Guest
Perry Enterprise
Famous New England Story on the Stage
About six wears ago, 'QrncN
Adams Sawyer, story - New
England life, ry Omar es FeItor
Pidgin. made its appearance II
attractive book form Directly
it achieved enormous POPULAR
~. Everybody vas reading il
and talking about it. The sales
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-01-16
VIEW POINT OF -
JOKNNY'S DAD

Not long since a Hauuiba |
school mao spoke in this city
on Johnny's education from the
view point of Juhnny's Dad. We
did not hear the lecture. but if
the lecture did full justice to
Johnny's Dads feelings he must
have used language calculated
to startle his bearers. In every
education, there are, or at least
once were Sour fundamentals
commonly called 1.-The three
Rs" Given a firm grasp on
these-reading, writing. tigur"
ing and geogI aphy-aud john
ny was we'll equipped for the
struggle Of life. He had suffi.
cient education to fit him tor
most occupations where money
making is the sole considera-
and If he desired entrance into
the so-called learned professions
he could soon fit himself out
with the additional learning
necessary. But the modern
Johnny who is turned out from
our up to-dAte schools is curl
osity from an educational
standpoint. Arithmetic IL a
sore point with him but If press
ed on the subject ne will tell
you be has turgotten pretty
mucn all lie learned. But Johu.
ny is mistaken. Fl never kne W
anything about aritl mAtic and
consequently could not forget
il. He was hustled through the
text book, regardless Of the fact
he that be knew dbsolute'y
nothing about the subj ct aud
was buried into ALGEBRA. just
how much progress he could
make ~ that study while igno
rant of tue principles of ari,h
metlc is not had to imagine
In the same fashion Johnny
, has studied physical science
grammar. book keeping auG
= perhaps Latin. With this smit
teriug he is turned out to earn
his living. Is it any wonde
p that Johnuy's Dad uses strnnt
language when he rea Be
Johnny's true condition? Ii i
a act that not one out of tive o
the pupils turned out by on
t schools today can solve tn
common mathematical prob
t lens that confront the farmer
q the stone mason. the brick lay
5 er or the merchant every da!
a in the year. And if he cam"
+ do that, what profits it ho'
Ugh up be may be in physica
: science Palmyra Herald.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-01-16
Mistaken For His Pants.

Bowling Green Posi-: A man
in a western town hanged hun
self to hedpost by his sus-
penders. The cor oner's jury was
sometime in the case. but the
foreman finally announced the
deceased came to his death by
coming home drunk and mis-
taking himself for his pants
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-01-16

continued for d year with no
a balement About that time.
tie parties concerned in the
book saw in !he story all the
elements of successful play.
70 be- sure. it lacked a william,
a ruined girl, lost will, a mort
gage and a cruel uncle, but il
contained plenty of types of
people all distinct and natural.
And so the denomination was
made
If the book was successful,
the play was douhIy so Houses
crowded 20 the duor% mprked its
ev ~ arps,rtrc- The very
hes N y England pay ever
sr''. VS. the universal verdict.
Tue play closely follows the
10 ok No attempt was made
o." rn'arc" On the plot "Qnin-
cy Adams Stwyer" is a wealthy
'"u u R'ston lawyer, who goes
,n'o the country for his health.
II" IN cts a blind girl, whose
v. hr wins. Their courtship
- hr man theme # the play.
'n' - not on a,y one feature
Ut n" dra that interest CEN
t r.. Tor is far as love-mdkIng
g'e~, there are six full. firdged
love stories in progress all the
time. 1t is the realistic por
trayai of character aud scene
that has won the play its dis
t'rction The world loves any.
thing genuine.
l. IS he ioIIiest play ever
wIttrn The comedy scenes are
strong and many. and the ten.
der ~FrInusne>s Of the sentimen
a portions being only sweet
content and satisfaction uumix
ed with regret or sadness The
p,'V is popular every where,
Manager j B HAYS j. to h.
C. ngtd'u dted ON ~tcuuug hi,
great pa fnr one NJ" : Wed
ne>day, Fen 10 1873 u uprr,
! nOn>'
z Y unp of p m,ra cam,
NJ Saturday, tn visit ms son
E'W"rd md family.
He'r> Green visited rela tivel
! - - 4
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-01-16

He,r> Green visited rela tives
IN p ,lmvra Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-01-16

Will Carrico. formerly of In.
dian Creek. now of Barry, Ill.,,
mashed his left hand badly in
getting some from pipeiug out of
a we'll. The hand became so
inftdmed that amputation of
thumb was necessary.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-01-16

Miss Alice Clark has complet-
ed her course at the New Eng
land Conservatory of music,
Boston, Mass, and returned
home. Later on that may be
followed by another news item
of another kind.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-01-16

Bert Maston and wife left
Tuesday for Colorado Springs,
Colo. in the interest of Mrs.
Maston's health. Her friends
hope to hear of her early recov.
cry.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-01-16

George Foley and wife went
to Ely. Thursday to visit Mrs.
Fo!ey's parents, John Woolf
and wife.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-01-16
Fine Time.

W. "A. Engle gave a dance
FvidaV night. and all were
ucky TO be there. for the thirty.
I've couple had as pleasant a
time as they ever had in their
lives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-01-16

Mrs. James Gentry and daugh-
ter, Miss Evodia. have been
with Sheibina relatives.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1848-1918, 1908-10-09
6 t.

&aleameiier: nSie battsn pobl
oieIcs Rc4mittag etipas nit Sbrer
Srdu. Serr Wiiaer2"
Tiuiiter: rMesbalb9"
&apeImsitsr: Bun. Sic l6la9en
ia be;Habe Die Erommsl ent3rel."
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1848-1918, 1908-10-09
0ehente bas &nbe!

Gin i9li9ter iunser damn bat sic
tpoblbetaste So6ter zines Rentiers
nit eisener 2ebensgefabr aus Den
Glutben gerettet. Der gliidlide Da>
ter Dantt rim nit iiberi9penglirhen
Wprten; bod ais Der mutbige Rtiter
merit, baB er ais Sdpiegeriobn uus
Der Mffaire berporgeben tOnnte. nEters
bridt er ibn: Bite, bite, Ssrr -.
uber -. i9 m0fte bod bitten, bic
Sa6e BLOB nit @slo db3umdhen."
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1848-1918, 1908-10-09
9siddftsinbaber: Der Iiegt bereits
brauben!"
q i4t {.

Grau gum 0ienitndO6en): n4ua
quite. ss ididt iid nidt, bab sic obne
dn3utlopfen ins Sdtaf5immsr entire
ten, tpie lei6t bdtte Der 9err bort iein
unb ii9 antleioen tOnnsn9"
sd babe ia erlt 9insingegudt uno
ssieben, bab Der Ssrr ni4t brinnen
mar"
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1848-1918, 1908-10-09
Iuf Der SefunoGrb a + n.

paHagisr (uus osmTsniter 4eraas):
v0pnnerpetter, ieBt ge6t Der 3uG al
uno meme 9p:.;qon 1T INNER nod
niat bal"
@a6nbofs : H%eItaurateur: n9erubis
gen sic ii9, i6 brinsc lie i6nen na4."
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1848-1918, 1908-10-09
Sehr tr6 ftIi8.

S6riftIteler (auf Der 8obnungs'
Iuae, gum @ermietber); sd babe oa
in meinem 3immer elm &lapier Bee
merit, oas ipielt man tod boffentli9
Iebr2"
nglein -. b09itsns in Der RdAt.~
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1848-1918, 1908-10-09

9ergfer SO un d.
nG@auieno Weter tief m09t: i4 abs
i~tiis3sa uno auf Der Stelle maui:toot
iein. uno bic @eIdiAte na46er Oaieim
am Gtammtii6 eradblen tDnnen."
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1848-1918, 1908-10-09
Gos6afte U n t 70 o t.

o.: sd iage S6nsn, i'd babe heuts
cine idlaue Soee i'm &opf ="
9. ~(einfaqeno): .Sie, bic bai!en
sic nlr ia feIt!!"
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1848-1918, 1908-10-09
!

Wenn mir bon einanDer piibtsn,
gGie mir BON chamber oenten,
Diirbe elmer lpobl benz dnbsru
&sinen guten Slid me1r I6enten.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1848-1918, 1908-10-09
unb bas Bib 1T iertig i'm Nu.

Der Sdu e|rjunge
Wn,ei Iterin: .Du ipirit natiirlih fpds
ter ul9 einmal b~eiratbsn."
G3fulterle6rling: nSd, 5rau ytees
Itera, Iperoe id po6 eene e6enbiirtise
Ssnid3lin f~inoen9"
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1848-1918, 1908-10-09
SGer3frage Fir Rabfabs

Nls II nleDr dIs 3uDlelg
qntport: nl8er.n Elm Ratb mil eis
nem RaDFa6rer auf benz Rao fd9rt
unD Dor RutblpIigteit nit Dem SAB
Elm H1o iAldgt,"
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1848-1918, 1908-10-09

9illiB. nGab, iA bin gang
bic! Gieie brei 5reppen binan 81
flettcrn, llnb ooS bei oieicr fanniba.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1848-1918, 1908-10-09
q,

Sraurig.
,Serr Wiiaer bat i'm gunbe mil ser
grpdblten bas erboffte Slid ou4
nift 3%efunoen."
,ylein. Ger lebt in tinosrs uab
bausi chIiihelloIer Che"
The Prescott daily news., 1908-03-13
WITH THE sAGES.

A word Is winged seed-none can tell when once 1t has gone forth what its harvest may be.-Sydney.
 Whether our crosses are bearable or not depends upon our method of carrying them.-Elixabeth Gibson.
 None so little enjoy life. and arc such burdens to themselves. as those who have nothing to do.-Jordan.
 Clemency can never exist itself with more applause than when thAre is tho iustsst cause for resentment.-Pliny.
 Bring to boar upon myself the reso- luton of . noble mind: thou mAysse be what thou resolvest to be.-Men' cius.
 Do good constantly. patiently and wisely, and you will never have cause to say that life was not worth living HineA
The Prescott daily news., 1908-03-13
HIS ARTISTIC SOUL REvoLTEp.
Young Painter Saw Period of Suffe~ ing While Earning Needed Money.

The young artist, almost on the verge of starvation. had just accept. ed an order from an elderly spinster to paint her portrait. When the terms and appointments had been fixed and the spinster was descending the rick ety studio stairs. a student friend of the young painter, who had overheard the deal. rushed in from the next room to offer his congratulations.
 To his surprise. however, he found his friend sitting downcast before his easel. his head in his hands
 Why. Francois. why so downheart- ed! he inquired. stopping short to stare at the artist Didn't just overhear you bagging an order to paint face at 1000 franes?"
 Yes" replied Francois, sadly.
 And your need of the money b something fierce. isn't it?'
 And the other nodded.
 Then, my friend. you should be kicking the ceiling in your lucky strike"
 The artist now lifted his head slow ly and gazed piteously at his compan- ion. Melvin" said he, did you get a glimpse of herr"
 No"
 Then" said the other, allowing his head again to fall into his hands. you do not know, my friend. what torture l will have to undergo from morning till night for a whole week studying that face! !"-Illustrate Sunday Mag azine.