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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01
Executrix's Notice.

Estate of Catherine Mitsch, deceased
The undersigned having been APP
pointed eXecutrix of the last will and
testament of Catherine Mitsch, late of
the county of Rock Island, state of ILL
nois, deceased, hereby gives notice that
she Will appear before the county court
of Rock Island county, at the county
at the November term, on the first Mon
day in November next, at which time
all persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested 20 at
tend for the purpose of having the same
adjusted. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immedi-
ate payment to the undersigned.
Dated this 9th day of September, a.
ID. 1908. MRS. ALMA DOI.PH,
E,YnrufriN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01

WANTED - An energetic young man
who wants to work his way through
Browns Business college Call or
phone west SOIL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01
Notice of FinnI Settlement.

Estate of Magdalena Hoffman, de-
ceased.
Public notice is hereby given that
the undersigned, l.. F. Baker. executor
OF the last will and testament of Mag
dalena Hoffman, has this day filed his
final report and settlement as such in
the county court of Rock Island county,
and hearing on said report has been
at which time persons interested NAV
appear and make objections thereto
and if no objections are filed. said re-
port will be approved at that time, and
the undersigned will ask for an order
of distribution, and will also ask to be
discharged.
Rock Island, Ill, Sept. 2, 1908
T. l.. F. BAKER, Executor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01
REAL ESTATE AGENT.
Real Estate For Sale

1880 buys 7-room house, Bird avenue.
$4,000 buys 8room house, Srd avenue.
$4,000 buys 8 houses, 18th street.
$4,000 buys Groom modern house, on
18th street.
.,s4,sOO buys 7-room modern house.
18th street.
$4,000 buys 6-room house, 3rd avenue.
$1,000 buys 5-room cottage, 5th ave-
nue..
S2,100 buys Groom house and lots.
$1,000 buys 5-room house, 9Th avenue.
$4,000 buys houses. End avenue
$500 buys S-room house, 9Th avenue.
$1,000 buys Groom house, 9th street.
1880 buys broom cottage, 18th street.
$1,000 buys 5-room cottage, 9th ave-
.$2.75o buys 7-room house and bath,
$500 buys Groom cottage, on 18th
$4,000 buys 5-room cottage. on 14th
$1,000 buys Groom cottage, on 14th
$500 buys 5-room cottage. on 14th
street.
$2.500 buys S-room house, End avenue
$3.50 buys 7-room modern house, on
14th street.
$500 buys Groom modern house. on
14h street.
sl,75O buys 7-room house. 14h street
$4,000 buys Groom modern house, on
$4,000 buys 8-room modern house, on
22nd street.
$4,000 buys S-room house, 18th street
$500 buys Groom house, 18th street
$4,000 buys 8-room modern house, on
18th street
$500 buys S-room modern house, on
18th street.
800 buys Groom house on End street
$1,000 buys Groom modern house, on
23rd street
$500 buys fine lot. 18th street.
WE LOAN MONEY ON REAL EsTATE
I,imimger & Meyer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01
STEAMBOATS,.

CARNIVAL CITY PACKET COM
PANY-White Collar Line steamer Hell
en- Blair leaves Rock Island every Mon
day Wednesday and Friday at p. m
for Muscatine, Burlington and interme-
date points.
Steamer Helen Blair connects with
steamer for Keokuk each trip.
Steamer Helen Blair leaving Rock Is
land every Wednesday at 4 p. m. con-
meets with steamer for st. Louis.
c. J. MANGAN, Agent.
Old phone West-1SS. New phone o152-
Dock foot of Nineteenth street, Rock
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01
EXPRESS, STORAGE. BUS AND CAD

ROBES EXPR ESS COMPANY-Furni-
ture moved, packed and stored Bus,
baggage and cab service day or night.
Main office 2410 Third avenue. Old
phone 537 and 800. New phone 515S.
RELIABLE SrORAGE-On first floor;
also manufacturer of awnings, tents,
wagon covers, etc. Tents for rent. b.
RocSsler 81 Co, 209 Fifteenth street,
opposite the court house, Rock Island.
EWERT & RICHTER - Express and
Storage company, having uncquaIed
facilities for moving, storing, packing
and shipping household goods, and
can quote reduced freight rates to
Pacific coast and other points. Write
or call. Office and warehouse, 322-
326 East Fourth street, Davenport.
Iowa. Telephone sos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01
LEGAL.
Executrix's Notice.

Estate of Sarah Z. Lawhead, deceased.
The undersigned having been APP.
pointed eXecutriX of the last will and
testament of Sarah +. Lawhead late
OF the county of Rock Island, state of
Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that she will appear before the county
court of Rock Island county, at the
county court room, in the city of Rock
Island. at the November term on the
first Monday in November next. al
which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re-
guested to attend. for the purpose OF
having the same adjusted All persons
indebted to said estate are requested &c
make immediate payment to the under.
signed.
Dated this 18th day of September. A
ID. 1908. DELLA NJ. LAWHEAD,
EXecutriX.
Sweeney & Walker, ATTORNEYS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01
CENTRAL TRUST and
SAVINGS Bank
incorporated Under State Law)
ROCK ISLAND. ILL.
II. e. Casteel, President
M. s. HEAGY. Vice President.
H. B. SUMMON, Cashier.
Capital Stock 100000. Four Per Cent
Interest Paid ON DeuOaita.

DIRECTORS-C. j. Larkin, II. e. Cur.
tbs, H. E. Casteel. H. ID. Mack, NJ. S.
Heagy, H. B. Simmon, H. H Cleaveland.
Mary z. Robinson, w. ]. Sweeney, H.
w. Tremann. C. w. Halves. w. S. Parks
TRUST DEPARTMENT.
Estates and property of all kinds are
managed by this department, which Is
kept entirely separate from the bank
ing business of the company. We act
as executor of and trustees under Wills,
Administrator, Guardian and Conserva-
tor of Estates.
Receiver and Assignee. of Insolveni
Estates. General Financial Agent fol
Non Residents Women. Invalids and
lothers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01
Executors Notice.

Estate of Catharina GIockhoff, dc
ceased.
The undersigned having been ap
pointed executors of the last will anG
testament of Catharina Glockhoff, late
of the county of Rock Island. state OF
Illinois, deceased hereby give notice
that they will appear before the coun-
ty court of Rock Island county. at the
county court room. in the city of Rock
Island, at the November term. on the
first Monday in November next, at
which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re-
questcd to attend, for the purpose of
having the same adjusted. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested 10
make Immediate payment to the under
signed.
Dated this 18th day of September, y.
ID. 1908. GEORGE GLOCKHOFF,
JULIA SCHOCKER,
Executors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01
REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
Real Estate For Sale

If you have $4,000 in city property,
call on us for a farm trade; gilt edge.
Groom house, 44th St, $4,000; bar
gain.
S-room modern house, 9TH Ave, $500,
6-room modern house, 18th St, $4,000.
O-room modern house, 10th Ave; Il
big bargain.
S-room modern house. 10Th st.
Groom modern house, 45th st.
Broom modern house. 23rd st.
Groom modern house. 18th St: this
will please you.
Groom house, 18th St: call for price.
Sroom house, 18th St: $4,000.
S-room house, 18th St; $1,000.
Sroom house, two lots, 23rd St; a
bargain.
7-room house. $1,000 if taken at once.
7room nearly modern house, 14th St;
$500.
S-room modern house, 14th St; $500.
S-room modern house, 25th St; $4,000.
Groom house, 9th Ave; $4,000.
Two 7-room nearly modern houses,
$4,000 each.
7-room nearly modern house, 42nd
St; $500.
7-room house, s1,7oo; a bargain.
1-room house on 18th st; $4,000
groom house on 18th St; $1,000.
7-room house on 18th St: $4,000
4-room house on 21st St; $4,000; bar
gain.
S0-acre farm; a bargain.
2O-acre farm: come quick
225-acre farm; Will trade you.
500-acre farm, to trade.
4OO-acre farm, at SIC per acre.
60-acre farm, at $50 per acre.
2S0-acre farm, bargain. for cash.
Twelve 10-acre farms; call at once
for one of these.
Lots from S175 up to $4,000.
We write insurance in substantial
companies.
We loan money at lowest possible
rates.
Open Saturday evenings.
Office hours, 10 to IL g. m, 2 to
d. m.
For terms, call on
BLANKENBURG G. BLANKENBURG
Room 210, Safety Building.
ROTH PHONES
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01
OSTEOPATHY.

z. l.. DENNISTON. d. O.-Graduate of
the American School of Osteopathy.
Kirksville, Mo. Office hours, to IL
a. m and / to and to s p. m. Of
flee in Safety building, rooms 20S and
2O9. Consultation and examination
free. Office phones. new 5e63, old 997.
Residence phone 72SY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

H J. TOHER & CO.-Brokers, Daven-
port. Stocks, grains, provisions. cot
ton. Private wire to New York and
Chicago. Offices, 100 Main street. Tel
ephoue A07
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01

MRS E. w. MILLER, Aasseuse. 1906
Fifth avenue; electric vibrator and
vapor baths, body and facial massage,
hair and scalp treatment, shampooing
and manicuring: body massage spe-
cialty. New phone $3.50. Hours. 10
a. m. to 10 p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01
MASSAGE AND ELECTROLYsIs.

MASSAGE given at the homes. Super
fuous hairs permanently removed
with electric needle. Treatment Civ
en- at homes unless otherwise desired.
Address Miss A NJ. kittridge, 1913
Perry street. Davenport. Iowa. Old
rtope 2136
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01

IF YOU WANT to buy, sell, trade or
rent anything, engage help or secure
a situation, the Mail and journal is
the one paper in Moline that can do
it for you. Mail and journal wants
are popular, ana Mail and Journal
wants bring results. Onc-half cent
per word is the price to all alike.
cash in advance; two-cent stamps will
do. Evening and Saturday Mail and
Journal, Moline, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01
EDUCATIONAL.

N-r~~cS~~Sc>~-c>~-
VILLA DE CHANTAL-A home school
conducted for girls by the Sisters of
the Visitation. documentary and high
er branches and all polite accomplish
ments taught. Twentieth street and
Fifteenth avenue. Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01

ROCK ISLAND COUNCIL, NO. 90, r. &
). M-Meets in stated communication
on the third Wednesday of each
month. M. M. Briggs. t. 1. M; l.. C
Daugherty, secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01
FIRE INSURANCE.
Charles e. E@dgs@m
FIRE INSURANCE
AGENCY.
ESTABLISHED 1874.
FIRE INSURANCE.

American ms. Co. ....... Newark, N. J.
Continental ms New York
Agricultural ms. Co. New York
Farmers Ins. Co.. York, Pa.
Williamsburg ms. Co.....,.. New York
New Hampshire ms. Co.. N Hampshire
Northern ms. Co. New York
Security Ins. Co... New Haven, Conn.
ms. &C. State of Illinois. Rockford, Ill.
Connecticut Fire ms. &c. Connecticut
Office, 172S Third avenue Rates as
low as consistent with security.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01
FLORISTS.


HENRY GAETHJE - Proprietor Chip
nianock nursery Cut flowers and
designs of all kinds. LlLy store 1907
second avenue. Telephone lilo.
HENSL EY'S Floral store. Fourth ave-
nue. and Twentieth street; funeral de-
signs of all kinds, cut flowers. plants.
trance Chippianock cemetery. Old
phone 712-K. Renidenee 535-Y. New
phone 5170.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01
LAUNDRIEs.

HOME LAUNDRY - Family washings
only: work called for and delivered.
Miss A. Couch. prop. 1919 Twelfth
street; old phone west 652-L.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01
FOR RENT-ROOMs.

For RENT-ROOMS.
~~~~-~-~~~~~~~~~~~
FOR RENT-Furnishcd modern room at
1909 Nineteenth street
FOR RENT-Rooms suitable for light
housekeeping at 3OT Third street.
FOR RENT-A large front room, with
Fourth avenue
FOR RENT = A furnished room, with
every modern convenience, at 212
Thirteenth street.
FO2 R2NT-Furnished room. with all
modern conveniences, at 3221h Twen-
tieth street. Old phone west 772-Y.
FOR RENT-Three pleasant unfurnish-
ed rooms on Long View car line, one
block from par k. Inquire at 1915
Fifteenth street.
FOR RENT = Nicely furnished front
room, with all modern conveniences;
use OF phone; near good boarding
house; 1901 Fourth avenue.
FOR RENT-Large front room and al
cove suitable for two gentlemen; all
l. modern conveniences and use of
phone: at 1928 Second avenue.
FOR RENT-Large front room. with
large closet. hot water heat, electric
light, gas and bath, at sos Twenty
third street: room suitable for two;
l
1
| FOR RENT-HOUSES.
FOR RENr-AFour rooms. two up stairs.
| two ground floor, ut l12S Tenth ave-
| nue..
FOR RENT-Flat in Maucker building.
| Inquire w. c. Maucker, 1920 Fourth
FOR RENT - A five-room cottage at
1 HnIIFth az af
| ot'i ti aN Gil ue.
FOR RENT-Five lower rooms in fiat
| at SS per month. Inquire at SIG
| Twcnty-third street.
FOR RENT-A six room modern house
at 1929 Seventh avenue. Inquire at
| 1903 Seventh avenue.
FOR RENT-Good five-room cottage at
| 1889 Thirty ninth street. Inquire al
81 Forty-second street.
FOR PENT-One of Roche's flats; eight
| rooms, with all modern conveniences
Inquire of ]. w. Roche.
FOR RENT = a six-room house, with
bath. at 500 Twenty-frst street. In
quirc a Murrin's livery.
FOR RENT - Cottage of four rooms
| summer kitchen, dry cellar, large
yard. Inquire ll10 Third avenue.
FOR RENT-A sexen-room house; has
| water, sewer and gas: at 720 Thir-
teenth street Inquire at above num-
/ Der.
FOR RENT - Eight-room house, 104s
| Twentysecond street; all modern
| , conveniences. Inquire 1882 Twenty
i first street.
FOR RENT-Fine residence lily Sec
ond avenue; formerly the home of j
| NJ. Buford. Inquire of J. w. Stewart
or J. s. Gilmore.
/
y FOR RENT-A six-room house. with
/ water and sewer, in good condition
at S14 Twelfth street. Inquire at SO;
/ Seventeenth street.
7 FOR RENT-One modern fiat In the new
! Negus apartment house. corner Thir-
teenth street and Second avenue. APP
ply to w. o. Negus at the Rock Is
land house.
FOR RENT-A nine-room house, will
, all modern improvements. corner
Sixth avenue and Twelfth street
| rent, $25 per month. Inquire at 53t
Twelfth street L. y. Rounds.
, FOR RENT-Three flats of five room.
each. at $14 per month: all modery
y except heat; at Thirty first street anC
| Fifth avenue. For particulars call III
III north 1851, or q. \. Rooster, 210;
Harrison street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01

WANTED--A district manager and So
licitors for Rock Island. H., and vi
entity by the Federal Casualty COM
pany of Detroit. Mich; an old line
stock company, assets $250,00 acct
dent and health insurance on the
monthly plan: most liberal policies
excellent agency opportunities; lib
eral compensation for services. Write
to. or call upon ]. V. r. Wyatt a:
Harper house, Rock Island. Ill Call
ing hours, to 10 a. M. l to and :
TO p. m. Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday of this week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01
LODGE DIRECTORl.

TRIO LODGE, No. 81. A. F. & A M
Meets in stated communication
w on the first Thursday of each
~ IL at 1902 m; Master Masons
month. Special for work Sept.
cordially welcome. j. w. Houder, w.
M; William b. Petit, secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01
wANTED-MALE HELP.

WANTED = Twenty laborers at the u
S. boat yard below Milan Ill. Wages
$3.50 per day of eight hours
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01
MISCELLANEOUS.

is believing: watch Satin Skin
Cream heal chaps, cuts, cracks, or
sores. - cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01

ROCK ISLAND COMMANDERY NO. IS,
X. T.-Meets in stated conclave on
the second Monday of each month.
n A. j. Mcdonald, Z. c.; r. c. Will
lerton, recorder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01

FOR SALE-Lots in Beecher & Walsh
addition on Twenty-fifth and Tween
ty-sixth streets, between Fifteenth
and Seventeenth avenues; city water,
and convenient to car line. These
lots are high and level; nice shade
trees. viii sell for small payment
down; balance to suit purchaser. VIII
assist those desiring to build homes.
Beecher Bros, 1917 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01

- Able-bodied men between
ages 10 and 80 for u. S. Marine Corps;
must be native born or have first pa
pers; excellent opportunity to see the
world; good pay; clothing, rations,
quarters, medical attendance, free.
Apply to DR.. a. E. Williams, 1922 Nine
teenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01
FOR SALE-LANDS.

FOR SALE-A section of land in South
Dakota, at bargain. Apply to Reidy
Bros, room 4, State Bank building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01

LOST-A belt with watch cover buckles,
between Sears and the Exposition
park. or on the park grounds. Finder
return 10 Argus or Sears postoiiice
for reward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01

FOR RENT-Furnished modern room al
1903 Nineteenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01
wANTED-MALE OR FEMALE.

WANTED-Amateur performers at the
Elite thcater every Friday night; val
liable prizes given. Apply at box Of
flee any time during week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01

to learn barber trade;
few weeks completes; best paying
work within the reach of poor man;
can have shop with small capital
wages from $12 to $40 weekly; won
derful demand for BARRIERS; catalogue
free. Moler Barber college, Chicago.
ILL.,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED - y situation as chauffeur
experienced driver and repair man.
Address Box 275, Fulton, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01

FOR RENT-Rooms suitable for light
housekeeping at 30T Third street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01
FOR Observation-Disclosures.

FOR SALE-Fox terrier pups: inquire
at 319 Nineteenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01

MASONIC BOARD OF CoNTRoL-H
ID. Mack. president; +. T. Myers, Sec
rotary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01
Fon sALE-CITY rRopERTY.

FOR SALE-An eight-room house to be
| moved off lot Inquire at 1882 Fourth
/
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01

WANTED-Household GODS to move,
store. pack or ship at reduced rates
to Pacific coast and other points. For
the best service at lowest rates write
or call on Ewert & Richter Express &c
Storage company. 322-326 East Fourth
street, Davenport, Iowa. Tel. sos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01

FOR RENT-A large front room, with
all modern conveniences, at 1103
Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01

FOR RENT - A five-room cottage al
23l6 Fourth avenue. Inquire at 1926
Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01

WANTED - Horses to pasture for the
winter: best of care assured: horses
put in stable at night. Address COM
munications to George Hess, r. r.
No. 6, Davenport, Iowa, or call old
phone 2699-L, three rings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01

FOR SALE = Strictly modern 1O-room
house, with laundry i'll basement.
Very desirable location. near Angus
tana college, one block from street
car Four rooms will rent for $32 a
month. Bargain, part cash, balance
easy terms. or will trade for small
farm near tri-cities. Address own
err care of Argus office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01

occupies the southeast corner of Mitch
ell & Lynde building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01
LOST AND EOUND.

LOST - Small purse containing money
and ticket to Presumption y reward
for return to Argus office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01

FOR RENT--Four rooms, two up stairs
two ground floor, at l12S Tenth ave-
nue..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01

Observation-Disclosures at private board
ing house; first class meals; home
cooking and baking; nice rooms, all
modern, bath, gas etc. Call at 1908
Second avenue. New phone $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED-One large furnished room,
business district. Address II. f."
care Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01

FOR SALE-One 4-cyle gasoline engine.
25 horse power. John Koch, Market
square
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01

WANTED-To rent, from / to Is acres
of land for 1 to years, within three
miles of Milan or Sears. Address
Cash Rent, care general delivery,
Sears. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01

FOR RENT - A furnished room, with
every modern convenience, at 212
Thirteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-01

WANTED-Grocery clerk; state exper-
fence and wages expected; good posi-
ton for right party. Address IL 80. .
care Argus.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
One on Him.

"In my runs out into the country"
said the autoist, II have had rather
bad luck with a e1rtain farmer for the
last year. The highway is as level as a
floor aud as hard as a stone In front OF
the machine out a link or two along
there. / killed two hens the nrst time
tried It. Then killed a goose. Then
i struck his old dog and threw him over
the fence as dead as a door nail. Then
hurt a COW, killed a calf and smashed
up farm wagon. The last thing l did
was TO give the old farmer himself a
lift that laid him up for week.
Funny enough, though | stopped on
each and every occasion and offered "a
pay damages, the man would accept OF
nothing.
"'Oh, tbat'll be all right was his way
Of putting 1t, and finally began to won
der what he had up his sleeve. found
out the other night, and 1t was one on
me. ] took a run out past his place In
the afternoon and returned In the even.
Ing. when I got within half mile OF
his house saw lights moving In the
road in an erratic manner--red and green
and white lights. As l clipped along n
green light suddenly showed up close
ahead and I gave the wheel twist and
went into the ditch. Half dozen
things broke at once, and then the tank
caught fire and a $4,000 machine went up
the spout"
But what were the lghts7" was
asked.
"0h. the farmer was making it all
l-l.t -
horns Of his cows and turned the cows
into the road. and couldn't tell whether
an express train had taken to the high
way or japan had at last declared war.
He'll be kind o. lonely not 10 see any
more Of me, but I guess he'll try to
stand II somehow"
JOE KERR.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-07
THE MORAL LESSON.

The man with the red whiskers had
heen telling how greatly the money strin-
gency had affected his business. when
the gentleman with the white eyebrows
Observed
''Yes. we have all been bothered more
or less, but there is great moral les
son In these things"
II don't see it,s said the other. when
money is SO burned close that you can't
pay your debts and your debtors can't
pay you. where is the moral?"
II will tell you. sir. Take my case,
for example. Just before this stringency
developed ] was going TO buy a half In
terest in grocery-house for $500"
1T must have been n small concern.
1T was. After buying we were TO wa
Or the stock up to $1,000 An increase
OF s4,500 on nothing you see."
"And then whatr'
I'VE were TO unload the thing on my
father-in,law at the last named price.
Yes, sir. we were going TO work bare
faced swindle on him"
And the stringency stopped your
1T did. l couldn't raise the $500 10
buy into the grocery. and therefore /
have escaped swindling my father-in-law
That's what contend. We get money
panics and other things that retard
progress aud hurt business for the time
being, and we are prone TO call them