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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-06-11
Soldier Monument.

HURON, S. D., June 11.-A mapnifi-
cent soldiers monument was dedi-
Gated today at Broadland cemetery,
with elaborate exercises under the
auspices of the Grand Army Of the
Republic.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-06-11
Hardwood Lumbermen.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. June 11.-About
500 delegates, coming from the Allan
tic to the Pacific. are participating in
the three days convention opened in
Milwaukee today by the National
Hardwood Lumbermen's associa ton.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-06-11
BY THE WAY, HAVE YOU REGIS
TERED YET?
GEORGIA Dentists,

AUGUSTA. Ga, June 11.-Georgia
tooth pullers of the number of several
scores are today the guests of the
Augusta dentists, the occasion being
the annual meeting of the Georgia
State Dental society.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-06-11
California Enqireers.

STOCKTON, Cal, June 11.-Engi-
neerS from all over the state are IN
today at the convention of
the California Association of Station
airy Engineers. The session will con-
tinue three days.
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M'intyre's Tris,.

NEW YORK, June 11-Thomas A.
Mcintyre and George C. Ryan two of
the partners in the bankrupt broker
age mouse of T. A. Mcintyre &, Com
pany, will be placed on trial tomorrow
1hey are charged with larceny. based
on the alleged conversion. of securities
belonging to customers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-06-11
A GOOD STANDBY.

+ Is good, nutritious Bread and 4
4. upon this bread the foundation 4
+ of a happy, healthful life can be :,
+ built You can get this bread at !
+ THE MODEL BAKERY, !
+ Phone 80. No. First Street. /
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-06-11
MANY CASES
WERE DECIDED
SUPREME COURT GROUND OUT
MANY DECISIONS AT SESSION
JUST CLOSED.

WASHINGTON, June 11-Despite
the popular notion of the ponderOsity
and slow moving qualities of the SUI
preme court of the United States, that
tribunal achieved noteworthy record
during the term just closed, as fol-
lows.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-06-11
UNDERTAKES.
SUITS PRESSED.

PRESSING CLUB
Cleaning of Ladies' and Gentlemen s
Garments. Hats blocked and cleaned
IA North Third street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-06-11
TAILCRS.

QUAY LANG+PRAC~1CA TAIL
:,rs. Come in and see our up-to -oate
.tterns at lowest prices. Corner OF
Fourth and Alder streets.
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VETERINARY SURGEON.

DP T. ] MURRAY. VETERINARY
Surgeon and Dentist; graduate OF
American Veterinary College, n. I.
Office. Star Livery Barn, corner OF
Fifth and Alder. Phone 81. (3D
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Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06
Bids for Coal.

Sealed bids will be received by the
city council of the City of Willmar up
to o'clock p. m. May II, 1903, for
the furnishing of 800 tons of Youghio
gheny screened lump coal, or more if
required.
Said coal to be furnished as requir.
ed, beginning May 20, 1908, and up
to May l, 1909.
Such bids must state price per ton
either delivered at the pumping sta
tion sheds in Willmar f. O. b. cars in
Willmar, or f. y. b. cars at docks in
Duluth or West Superior.
A certified check of $4OO. 90. paya .
BILE to the City Treasurer of the City
of Willmar, must accompany each
bid. which will be forfeited to the
city in case bid is accepted and the
bidder fails to enter into contract
with the city for the furnishing of
such coal. .-. ....-
The successful bidder to furnish a
contract bond in such amount as the
Council may order.
All bids must be sealed and ad-
dressed to the City Clerk and endors-
ed "Bids for Coal.''
The Council reserves the right to
reject any or all bids. asr~a = =
Willmar, Minn., April 20, 1908. .
H. Gunderson, s.Ss
City Clerk.
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06
G. 0. D.
TABLETS

These are dry tablets of medium
size which you swallow whole. They
contain all the vital properties peculi-
ar to the finest Norwegian Cod Liver
Oil which makes it so indispensable in
the treatment of Consumption, Weak
Lungs, Pulmonary Complaints, Ner-
vous Disorders, General Debility, La
Grippe, Wasting Diseases and ALL
ments resulting from Malnutrition
In addition they contain the Hypo-
phosphites of Lime and Soda so valu-
able in the upbuilding of a run down
system. They also contain that mill
dest of all laxatives, Licorice, in a
quantity sufficient to carry off any
excess of oil of which the stomach can
not dispose.
When you take c. o. D. TABLETS you
are not distressed by an unpleasant
"fshy" taste in your month and you
never experience that unpleasant rising
of gas in the throat which so often
follows the taken of plain cod liver oil.
c. O. D. TABLETS never derange
digestion, never weaken the stomach,
never cause nausea. SOC and 81. 90 pei
bottle at your druggists or by mai
from
DR.. KASSoN CHEMICAL COMPANY.
l26 East 2sth St., New York City.
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06
DON'T WAIT
Take Advantage of.--Citizen's Ex'
perience Before It's
Too Late.

Don't wait until backache be-
comes chronic;
Till serious kidney troubles de-
velop;
Till urinary troubles destroy
nights rest.
Profit by a Willmar citizens ex-
perience.
0. J. tNickelson, Prop. CONNER
cial Hotel, Willmar, Minn., says:
- II began to suffer from kidney
trouble last summer. began to
suffer severely from lumbago and
rheumatism in my back, and run
down in health until l was in very
bad shape. / also had dizzy spells
and could hardly regain an erect
position after STOPPING over. My
kidneys were disordered and proved
very annoying at night. l felt
tired and languid in the morning.
Doan's Kidney Pills, procured at
A. E. Mossberg's drug store, helped
me from the first so l continued
taking them and am now enjoying
good health"
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster -Milburn Co., Buffa-
10, New York, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the nan.e-Doan s.
and take no other.
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06

The Mayor appointed Aldermen
Spicer, Gratz and Pinney as such
committee.
The matter of the west end Park
block was discussed by the council.
On motion the Mayor and Clerk in
conjunction with the Park Commits
sioners, were instructed to inquire as
to what Block IS can be purchased
for.
The Water & Light Commission was
authorized to repair the old lookup and
use same for storing purposes.
The City Clerk asked the consent
of the Council to appoint Matilda
Bonde as deputy city clerk. Moved
and seconded that the city clerk be
authorized to appoint Matilda 8onde
as such clerk. Carried. 1t being un-
derstood that the city pays no salary
to the deputy city clyrk.
P. J. Haley appeared and addressed
the Council on the matter of his bills,
which are pending, for grading in the
west part Of the city.
The clerk was instructed to look up
and furnish complete information as
to the proceedings with reference to
said grading and report at the next
meeting.
On motion the Council adjourned.
Attest:' H. S. Peterson,
H. Gunderson, Mayor.
City Clerk.
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06
Tax Judument Sale.

Pursuant to a Real Estate Tax
Judgment of the District Court, of
the County of Kandiyohi, State of
Minnesota, entered the 18th day of
March, 1908, in proceedings for en-
forcing payment of taxes and pen
alties upon real estate in the Coun-
ty of Kandiyohi remaining delin-
quent on the first Monday in JAN
uary, 1908, and of the statutes in
such case made and provided, l
shall on Monday, the 11th day of
May, at ten o'clock in the forenoon
at my office in the Court House, in
the City of Willmar and County of
Kandiyohi sell the lands which are
charged with taxes, penalties and
cost in said Judgment, and on
which taxes shall not have been pre-
viously paid.
Dated at Willmar, Mimi. this
18th day Of April, 1908.
John Feig,
Auditor of Kandiyohi County.
(SEAL.)
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06
Bids W0nfed for H0ulinq
Wood and Coal.

Sealed bids will be received by the
City Council of Willmar up to 8
O'Clock p. m. May II, 1908. for the
hauling of wood and coal from cars
on R. R. tracks in Willmar to the
Pumping Station.
Such bids to state price per cord
and ton and such hauling to be done
as required up to May /, 1909.
All bids must be sealed and address
sed to the undersigned and marked
"Bids for Hauling Wood and Coal. :"
The Council reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
Willmar, Minn., April 20, 1908.
H. Gunderson,
City Clerk.
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06
Notice to Ditch Contractors.

Sealed proposals for the construc-
tion of Judicial Ditch No. l Of
Meeker and Kandiyohi Counties,
Minnesota, otherwise known as the
Lake Lillian Ditch, will be received
by the undersigned at the office of
the State Drainage Engineer in the
old Capitol Building in the City of
St. Paul, Minnesota, up to 2 O'Clock
p. m. on the 1st day of May, 1908.
The approximate amount Of work
to be done in the construction of
said ditch is 523, 1881 cubic yards.
Estimated cost, $45, 900 dollars.
Said ditch consists of one main
ditch and four laterals.
A certified check for IL per cent
of the amount bid must accompany
each bid, said certified check to be
made payable to the County Audit
ors of Meeker and Kandiyohi Coun.
ties.
Plans, specifications and a map
of said ditch are on file in the office
of the Clerk of the District Court
in the Court House in Litchfeld,
Minnesota, and can there be seen
at any time. g.
For further information inquiry
can. be made at the office of the
State Drainage Engineer in the City
Of St. Paul, Minnesota, where q
copy Of the plans and specifications
may be seen.
The right is reserved to reject
any or all bids.
Dated. Litchfeld, Minnesota, Apri
LIST, 1908.
H. S. Johnson,
County Auditor of Meeker Co.
MINI.
George A. Ralph, Engineer.
| (SEAL.)
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06
All the
Benefits of
COD
LIV R
O L
without
it's
drawbacks

Many people who urgently need the
benefits they would derive from pure
cod liver oil cannot take it because it
sets up irritation in the stomach and
disorders the digestive processes.
Others cannot stand the nausea caused
by "taking a dose of cod liver OIL"
There is = way in which you can
take cod liver oil so that it will not
cause the slightest unpleasantness
either in the mouth or the stomach.
That way is to take your cod liver oil
in the DRY TABLET FORM called
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06
Farm Lands Cheap.

Hardwood timber land in Aitkin
Co., Mimi. close to the new 500 R.
R., $500 per acre down, balance in
ten or fifteen years, 6 per cent, on
or before. This is not cutover or
stump land; virgin forest of hard
wood, timber will more than pay
for land. Good soil, best dairy
country in the world.
Safer than bonds, better than life
insurance. There has been but one
crop Of land; there will never be
another; the crop is getting short,
you will have to hurry. For maps
and price see l. T. Cramer, Will
mar, MINI. 112p
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06
Dissolution of Partnership.

Dissolution of Partnership.
Notice is hereby given that the CO.
partnership heretofore existing be-
tween w: L. Geer and L. F. Larson
under the firm name of Geer & Lar
son, has this day been dissolved by
mutual consent. The business will
be continued by L. F. Larson, who
will collect all accounts due said
firm and pay all accounts owed by
same firm.
Dated at Willmar, this 22nd of
April, 1908.
(Signed w: L. Geer.
luz L. F. Larson.
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06
back from the dead. A salute was
fired from a cannon and small arms,

OoSA A1Ou TIC ucdU. "A salute was
fred from a cannon and small arms,
Stephen Bourn firing the first piece.
Since that day the early newspaper,
issued occasionally-when the printer
had nothing better to do-has grown
from a size no bigger than the letter
sheet then used to its hundreds of
pages daily. It has continued to lay
bare the secrets OF the world. It
fights up dark corners where skele-
tons would otherwise rot: it brings to-
gether parents and children, brothers
and sisters, lovers. who have lost one
another; it tells the world Of useful
articles that save labor and that con-
tinually add to our comfort. But it is
questionable if it has ever done bet
ter thing than to save the lives of
three men by finding a third, as was
done by it's diminutive ancestor of
lSl9 EDWARD S. SPINNEY.
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06

We are selling the seven jewel
Elgin or Waltham gilt movements
in a screw bezel and back nickel
case for $500, for cash only. An
ders0n Bros. & Co. 8f
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06

Abstracts of title to Kandiyohi
county lands and city property
promptly furnished by J. T. Otos,
the bonded abstracter.
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06

Independent old Connects &C.
franchise has been applied for by local company
Local increase 25c W. gives with bus phone
Municipal plant City earned big profit at these
Bel trust has full sway Small exchange with high
Bell raised rates JAN and kicked opened Mar
Summer resort Phone systems branches Minneapolis
Competition has developed the business ............
Has phones than Wmar and had
Independent company connects with the rural lines
discount of so cents allowed if paid by 18th Office
Rates raised 25 Note exchanges
x =; 49,
exchange OF 500 with less rates than
Local DID, gives free with 25o ruras NV losing hold
soc off paid at Office Small exchange and high rates
Connects free 325 rur NV quit after giving yrs
Bell trust has full control so far.
These the rates proposed until exchange 8oo
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06

Flower Seeds in bulk and in pack
ges at A. E. Mossberg's. Z.
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06

All kinds Of Window Glass
Turning and Scroll Work and all
kinds of repairing done. Satis-
faction guaranteed.
Soutk Fifth Street, Wil1msr. Phone 2o2
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06

Business Rates. Residence Rates
Priv 2.par- 4-par. Pri- 2-par- 4-par
ate. ty. ty. vate. ty. ty.
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06

On motion the Mayo was requested
to appoint committee CT three to
confer with the Water & Light Com
mission as to the present Water and
Light contract.
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06

KESOJAU11UN.
Resolved that the bid of E. M.
Sanderson for sprinkling the streets Of
the city Of Willmar within the sprink-
ling district of said city, during the
ensuing year for $77.00 per month,
payable monthly, be and the same is
hereby accepted, and the mayor and
clerk are hereby authorized to enter
into a contract with the said E. M.
Sanderson on behalf of said city for
the performance of said work in ac-
cordance with said bid.
Willmar tribune., 1908-05-06
the Council on the 10Th inst, as to
fixing the engineer salary, be and
the same is hereby rescinded.
Approved April %, 1908.
H. S. Peterson, Mayor.

Albert Struxness was placed in
nomination for the Office of city audi
tor for the ensuing year. The clerk
was by motion instructed to cast the
vote for the Council for said appoint
ment. The clerk declared the vote so
cast and the Mayor declared Albert
Struxness duly elected.
Alderman Freeberg introduced the
following resolution which was adopt
ed by the following vote, ayes, 8;
noes, none.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-03-12
1T SAVED MY LIFE
WRITES ECZEMA PATIENT

One of the most remarkable Ec-
zema cures recently credited to the
well known D. d. D. Prescription has
just been recorded in Chicago.
Mrs. E. Hegg, 1850 West Madison
street, under date of Dec. 9, 1907,
writes as follows:
Il suffered three years with Weep
ing Eczema. 1t started with little
spot on my knees and spread fast
over my whole body. l spent hun
deds of dollars and went to every
good doctor l heard of, but kept get
ting worse Nothing would stop the
awful itch and burning.
Il had to stay in bed from the mid
die of May to the middle of July.
Then l tried D. d. D. Prescription.
This is the 9th of December and
am entirely free from the terrible
disease. D. D. D. saved my life.
when l began this treatment
people were afraid of me 1 looked SO
terrible. My husband was the only
one who would take care of me. D.
u. D. stopped the itch at once so I
could sleep, which had not done be-
fore. Then 1 began to get better
fast and now my skin is clear and
white, not a spot anywhere"
Just a few drops of d. D. d. Pre-
scription applied to the skin brings
relief nothing to swallow or drink.
We vouch for D. D. D. Prescription,
also the cleansing D. D. D. Soap.
Feisler & McNiece, Druggists. Get a
bottle today if you have any skin dis
ease Begin your cure at once. st.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-03-12
TAXES COLLECTED
The Neat Sum of $72,27l.O3
Has Been Paid Into the Treas
ury of Stearns County

Collections of personal property
taxes in Stearns county during Janu-
ary and Feruary, according to official
figures given out by County Treasurer
Christ Schmitt, aggregate $72,271.03.
The figures include a small percent
age of real estate taxes paid by some
"early BIRDS"
In addition, $3,4O3.96 taxes for for
mer years was collected; $1,4OO.64
from sale of school lands; $681.17 in
terest, fines and licenses; 1851 from
the mortgage registration tax; $61.63
from the inheritance tax, and $19,-
799 from the school district appor-
tionment, making a grand total of
sss,lss.4s collected. since Jan. 1.
Following are. the tax collections in
the townships, villages and cities:
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-03-12
SHOES OF WHALE HIDE.
Leather From One Carcass Would
Stock a City Store

Newfoundland whalers, seized with
spirit of enterprising economy. are
reported 70 be attempting to place
wAale hide on the market for the
-.-lsnufact re of whale leather.
It is not surprising that such an at
tempt should be made. 1t must vex
the spirit of any whaIer of we'll bal
anced mind to see, after all the hard
ship and danger of his calling, all
enormous and altogether dispropor-
tionate bulk of his quarry castaway.
From large right whale of, say,
fofty-five to fifty feet in length, about
250 barrels OF oil and one and three
fourths tons of baleen, or whalebone,
may be obtained. The remainder of
the gigantic carcass, which may be as
much Is fifty tons, has Hitherto been
considered useless.
Ire average whale hide. if laid out
on the ground, would cover a surface
OF nearly 1,500 square feet, at which
rate one whale, if it's hide could be
made into boots and shoes, would
well stock West end boot shop.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-03-12
SOUTH ASHLEY.

Mr.. Claprope is numbered among the
sick.
Matt Merfeld made trip. to Sauk
Centre Monday.
Mrs. C. Doege returned from ST..
Cloud Saturday.
Francis Merfeld is recovering from
his recent illness.
Miss Mae Jardine spent Sunday at
her home in Stiles.
August Wehrhahn was a Sauk Cen
tire caller Wednesday.
C. Doege was a Sauk Centre busi-
ness caller Wednesday.
Mrs. Merfeld, who spent last week
in Sank Centre, returned home Sat
urday evening.
James Sidney and Anna Laughnan
spent Wednesday afternoon at the
home of r. Kinsella.
Travelling in this vicinity, is some
what impeded, owing to the snow
storm which occurred here last week.
Miss Mccoy, who was visitor at
S. Kinsellas for several days. return
ed to her home in North Dakota the
first of the week.
D. Collins, Anton and Robt, Doege,
John Laughnan, T. Knittle, Chas.
Moore, Sidney Laughnan, Thos. and
James Kinsella, Matt Merfeld, Anna
Laughnan and Anna Kinsella, Albert
and Agnes Doege took in Market Day
at Sauk Centre.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-03-12
George Kind, who has been very i'll
is recovering RAPIDLY. ~

Henry Quade and brother Ffank
are on tfe sies :s.s. .lst
Mike Essler is visiting with Mr. az:
MIS-. George stroUss.s
Fred Lamprey is visiting at the
home cf john Ripka.
Glen Taylor spent Sunday after
noon with Eddie Flahaven.
MIR. and Mrs. Mike Wiener called
OH Padua friends Wednesday.
Charley RUNNERS made business
trip to Sauk Centre Saturday.
Charley Bernt of Long Prairie
bought farm from Fred Swankey.
Miss Josephine Young spent Satur-
day with her sister Mrs. George
Strouse.
Willie Gritzmacher and sister En-
ma spent Sunday at the home of John
Hummer.
Miss Tillie Ripka spent the past
week in Laurie, Minn., visiting friends
and relatives.
Charley Bernt and Mr.. Ausmer OF
Long Prairie were visiting with Unity
friends Sunday.
Miss Emma Gritzmacher has return
ed to her home after two weeks Wis
it with her brother John Gritzmach-
er.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will BOtZ, Helen Botz
and John Shells spent pleasant af-
ternoon at the home of R. Gritz-
macher Sunday.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-03-12
Only a SAMPLE.

waiter, bring me steak" he re-
quested as he seated himself at table
in a small cafe.
The waiter disappeared and return
ed in some minutes with a salver Of
meat. The diner took the bit of steak
on his fork, turned it around and
gazed at it critically.
s'Yes, that's the kind ] want" he re-
marked. "Pring me some
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-03-12
McCORMIC LAKE .

A number of the farmers from this
vicinity attended Market Day in Ssnh
Centre Saturday.
Mr.. Miller who has been quite i'll
for the past few weeks, is slowly rec
overing.
Miss Mamie Anderson of Sauk
Centre called on Mr.. Wolfe one day
last week
Frank Dickerson is cutting wood for
Mr.. Hudson for few days.
Miss Martha Wolfe attended a sew
ing bee in Sauk Centre on Wednesday
of last week.
James White Jr. returned from
Montana last week and called at his
farm at McCormic Lake Wednesday
John Wolfe and Ernest Elliot made
a short visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Wren
Wolfe OF Sauk Centre on Sunday.
Orrin Lloyd and George Dickerson
of Sauk Centre were hauling wood
from Mr.. Pendergast's farm at
McCormic Lake few days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hudson called on
Frank Dickerson last Monday.
Bruce Elliott hauled load of sa W.
dust from Jimtown on Thursday of
last week in which to pack ice for the
summers use.
Roy Miller called on Mr.. Wolfe one
day lsst week.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-03-12
Widening His Field of Labor.

"Why did you send that man Grafton
Grabb to congress?"
WELL" answered Farmer Corntos-
sci, 1--WE kind O. thought it ID be
cheaper to turn him loose on the ma
tional government instead of encourag-
in him to give all his time to the local
taxpayers"
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-03-12
Dr.. Vincent Honored.

George Edward Vincent has been
elected dean Of the faculties of arts,
literature and science Of the Univer-
sity of Chicago. This position is Sec
ond highest in the faculty, being vir-
tually the vice presidency and rank
istrative and academic Importance.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-03-12
The Art of Skip Reading.

Skip reading is an accomplishment
Of our own time. An ordinary man
or woman CT to-da- can extract all the
paper in less than five minutes by the
exercise of this new sense-for it is
little else than this. The eyes race
down column, pick up instinctively
an essential word here and there. and
the brain fills in the intervals intelli-
gently, producing a precis which is
sufficient fer. the purpose.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-03-12
Miss Mildred athrop taught school
in district No. l5 few days last week
as the teacher Miss Gary, was sick.
NOTICE TO C0Ras S9ONDlkTS

4 news letter was received last week
from some person on rural r0ute No.
4. No name was attacbCd. The Herald
has repeatedly called attention to the
fact that in ord5r to secure publici
ton OF items correspondents must at
tach their names. The Herald would
be glad to receive country correspond
ence from route No. 4, but the above
rule must be observed
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-03-12
EIectris Eath.

An electric bath in which the patient
is deluged with electric sparks foot
long is announced to work wonders
by celebrated French scientists Hard
ening the. arteries, cerebral hem
orrhage and heart LESSONS are declared
to yield to the treatment
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-03-12
His Dire Purpose.

Small Boy Tin awed tones)-Pa, do
you know, looked into the parlor just
now, and what do you think l saw?
Father-Can't guess, my boy.
Small Boy-Why, sister Polly was
sitting on the piano ..ool, and her
young man was kneeliny in front of
her. holding her hands Ike glue
Father-Ah! sensible young fellow,
that. He was holding her hands to
prevent her playing the piano