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The Dickinson press., 1908-02-22

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Webster Schofeld of Taylor spent
Sunday in the city.
J. S Endslow was up from Richard
ton the first of the week.
Mrs. J. S. Snyder was down from
Sentinel Butte on Monday.
/. Brakeman l.. c. Esse left this week
for a visit in Portland, Oregon.
F Commissioner F. E. Gorham was
down from Medora last Saturday.
J. Vaughn has Hooking Valley lump
coal and Bear Greek nut-size. 12-14-tf
Mrs. Henry Saunders of Beach visited
in the city the latter part OF last week. y
Miss Margaret Doyle of Bel6eld is
visiting her sister. Miss Kathryn Doyle.
NJ. N. Bran expects to open a branch
tailor shop in Wibaux. Mont, about
March I.
MIR. and Mrs. Ed. Sargent are the
parents of a daughter, born Tuesday.
February 10.
w. E. Elliott and Elmer Sankey of
Haley were business visitors in the city
the first of the week.
For rent-a nicely furnished. steam
heated room in the PRESS building.
Mrs. A. A. Harleman. 2.22-tf
Ed. Bloomer recently shipped another
car of immigrant movables from Still
water, Mimi, to Scranton. N. D.
W. D Kirkman, DR.. A. J. Hennings
and CORNELIUS Williams were instructed
in the 3rd degree of Masonry the night
of the 14th.
Brakeman H. A. Steinbrueck returned
from Missoula the first of the week and
has resumed his duties on the second
division.
Brakeman A. A. Meridith left Tues.
day for Brainerd; Mimi, where he 10 re.
ceiving treatment for tonsilitis at the
N. P. hospital:
w. P. Stevenson, inspector of con.
struction work at the new depot. has
been spending a couple of weeks in St.
Paul. He returned Tuesday.
I. w. c. Boehlke, who recently sold his
interest in the Barth Mercantile Co. at
Mott, will likely go into business in
Dickinson, again. Mr.. Boehlke never
moved his family from this city.
Mrs. F. A. Reed returned last Satur.
day from Rochester, MINI. She was
accompanied by her mother, Mrs.
George Hall, who will remain with MI.
and Mrs. Reed for several weeks.
Anew postofice has been established
in the Now Hradec settlement north
west of this city. The new Office, to be
known as New Hradec, will be supplied
from Dickinson and will be in running
order in the e future.
S. w. Goldsmith, who has been work.
ing for the N. P. for the past year, left
Tuesday for his former home in Ellis
worth, Wis.,, where he has accepted a
very good position. Mrs. Goldsmith
went east at an earlier date. g.
Geo. w. Meyers. one of the early set
tiers Of Billings county, is moving to
Montana. Mr.. Meyers held responsible
Offices in Billings county for many: years
and is a citizen who will be missed ia
the western part Of North Dakota.
Max Bloom and Herman Leutz were
among those from Taylor who were at.
tending Masonic lodge meeting in this
city last Friday night. w. D. Gillespie,
of Haxby & Gillespie. Fargo architects.
was one OF a number Of visiting brothers
present the same evening.
Fireman. Wellington Hill and Brake.
man 7. B. Foreman have recovered
fromrserious cases Of typhoid fever and
have left the Brainerd hospital for theil
respective homes in Iowa and Missouri
Brakeman 7. A. Harrington. another
victim Of the disease, is reported i,
getting on very nicely.
1000 @ NwSEH HEa EEE st nIEL y. EafLa-.eaa#MALt
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21

comic sketches. The outlines are pro
vided for you. and your imagination.
which need not be very vivid. supplies
the few details which 20 to complete
the picture.
Let us first OF all look carefully At
an ordinary outline map OF England
aud Wales Zig - And what do we
see? An extraordinary commotion on
tho west coast, Yes: a runaway pig
fine fat administering pursued by
an old couple to whom u doubtless
belongs. The old man IL close on
the animals heels. but In apparent
~ out OF breath after his unusual ex-
ertion. for look how wide open Is his
mouth. His better half Is not far be
hind: she too. IL at full trot but has
more staying powers than the old
man. and II able TO shout out: stop
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21

Gus toy pistol. but II II more anus
ing and more interesting toy In every
way.
The illustration shows how the toy
is made. There is q slotted handle.
In which is pivoted . slip Of wood
with q notch in the upper end. Around
the notch and handle Is sprung \
strong rubber band. On the lower
end Of the wooden slip ID q short pin
and q slight cone. To use the skim
mer. you stick the card on the pin.
and pull hack and suddenly release
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21

there are no signs OF SSttlsmcnt
Each one. strange to say, sports q
sort OF "bIliy.goat' beard. but that IL
an appendage 20 which no lady ought
10 object In a man. as. in time OF war.
Its cspture by the opposing party
should make II master OF the stu
alton.
When In the North Pacific ocean Ne
should keep our eyes open for sea
serpent which has caused a great deal
OF commotion during the last few
years. This fearful and wonderful.
beast 10 known as Japan. Gig. 60
Illustration Fig. z Is the western
part OF Australia, which represents
the head Of lioness with her ears
laid back. as though annoyed at some
thing
GEORGE J. BEESLEY.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21
How Old Are They.

There go James aud Herbert
Brown" observed Winifred. admiriny-
~. what handsome pair they look.
to be sure. and yet quite young. :
wonder how old they are,"
WELL" answered her sister Ethel.
''curiously enough. ten years ago the
combined ages Of James and Herbert
were one third the age OF old Mr..
Brown; at present one Of them To-
two years older than the other. aud
their combined ages are IA years Il ~
than their fathers age"
"Oh. see" replied winifred. work
ing out the sum in her head DOR she
was q clever girl. thank you for put
ting the matter In . nutshell
How old were Jamss and usrbertf'
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21

ance, which Is better done With the aid
OF person to introduce this odd little
man.
When Mr.. Manikin tthat IL what
we will call the DWARF is ready, the
manager begins:
ladies and gentlemen. allow me to
introduce Mr.. Manikin, the famous
dwarf OF Great Britain. who feels
much bigger than he looks"
The dwarf bows low. takes up his
handkerchief. wipes his forehead. anc
puts IL into his pocket.
I'm sorry to say he Is little con-
ceited"
The dwarf puts on his hat with
thump, selves HIS cane as II to go.
Indeed. beg your pardon; I
should have said you are hardly ablo
to appreciate your own greatness.
Il accept the apology. Pray take .
pinch OF SNUFF" "opens box and
offers)
Now. Mr.. Manikin. tell us your
story."
II was born on the shortest day OF
the year. In the smallest city OF Eng
land. was fed on sheftcake and
studied shorthand"
All the time the dwarf Is making
violent motions with his hands and
head until he throws his hat on. crops
his snur box and cane.
Il beg your pardon; ] am awkward
to-day"
The manager whispers somethiig IN
the dwarfs ear and. smiling AZ the
company. says:
you see that Mr.. Manikins story Ia
as short IA his figure. He will. there
fore, bid you good-by."
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21
HUIMOR OF THE MAP.

hint" to someone In the distance. AZ
the same time Indicating the runaway
animal with outstretched finger.
What, you can't see 81 Perhaps q
glance Mt Illustrations Figs. 2. , and Z
will help you.
However much one may desire uni
versal peace. II appears highly Inn
probable that ALASKA and Siberia viii
ever be reconclled. Whenever one
looks at the map. they are having
few words" Gig. 81 II Is a dispute
that has been going on for ages. and
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21

According TO the report Of the com.
missioner OF internal revenue. only ten
stills have SO far been established
IN the entire country for the
Manufacture OF denatured alcohol.
This does not mean that denatnred al.
cobni IL not the commercial and mo-
chanical boon which It promised TO
be- but II takes time To start new
Industry. to build up a system that will
sonnect the consumer with the pro
Queer.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21

There are few sble-bodied paupers
in Holland. tract of public land.
containing 5000 acres. IL divided into
six model farms. to one of which the
person applying for public relief Is
sent Here he is taught agriculture.
and is subsequently permitted TO rent
. small holding for himself. Holland
also has a forced labor colony. to
which Migrants are sent to do farm
and other work. whether they like Il
or not
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21

Official charting shows that the
Philippine Islands are about $500 in
number. Before this government made
survey and took account Of stock. the
number OF islands had been variously
given from 1.200 to 1000. II is no use
trying to count them on an ordinary
map. for most OF the islands are too
small to show.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21

A Washington jury~has decided that
s2.100 is a suitable recompense for a
woman who. while waiting for a car
caught cold. resulting in the loss of
Der voice. After the mean things that
ere continually being said about the
feminine desire to talk. this valuation.
while not extremely iattering. Is COM
forting.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21

The women Of Japan are sharing in
the advance Of progressive ideas with
the men. That is the reason why the
nation is so far ahead in its progress
Of other oriental nations. They are
bringing progress into the very foun-
dalton OF the nation-the home.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21
Art Dealer r. ArsesteS.

New York.--Wiliiam Clausen. one
Of the most prominent art dealers In
the city. was arrested Friday on q
charge of having sold to William T.
Evans. a well-known collector OF
paintings. number OF pictures as gen.
uine which are alleged to be forgeries
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21

the slip. The card swings around
on the pin. strikes the cone. Is there
by lifted on the pin and goes flying
through the air TO a great height or
distance. A little practice. says Good
Literature. will enable you to skim
the card 100 feet.
Study the Illustration. and you can
make the skinner yourself.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21
Oman. Has $500 GOO Fire.

Omaha. Neb.-The old plant Of the
Omaha Packing company In South
Omaha was destroyed BY Ere Friday
night. together with 100000 pounds
OF meat. involving . loss estimated at
3s00. 900.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21
Queer Things = Boy or Girl May See
In His Geography.

The majority OF us are apt to re
gard = map ms thing without soul
n conglomeration OF wiggly-waggly
lines and dots. the former being EN-
ployed 10 mark the course OF rivers.
boundaries. etc. and the latter to In
dictate the position OF towns.
Now I want TO disiliusion you. I
will try TO show you that a map Is
really funnier thaa many socalied
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21
Two Killed In Collision.

Muskogee. okla.--south-bound pas
senger train No. 5 on the Missouri
Kansas 4 Texas railroad. due to ar
rive in Muskogee at 1920 Friday
morning and running so minutes late,
collided head-on three miles north
OF Muskogee at noon with a north
bound through freight. Two train
men were killed and is passengers In.
iured.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21

A Boston waitress has inherited
100000. Doubtless many OF the men
who used to request her to bring on
their beans and be quick about It now
wish they had known she was going to
be rich.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21

The dowager empress of China, In
the edict creating provincial assem-
blies. orders that under no circum-
stances shall men of evil reputation.
or local bosses who seek only their
own advancement. be chosen" This
sounds like a good rule. which might
be followed In every country with
great profit.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21

A western physician claims 10 have
discovered a new germ in milk. Good
We were beginning to get tired OF
hearing about the old ones. and since
the price went up we felt entitled to
something additional.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21

A man who is 100 years OF age re-
Gently climbed 7.00O-foot mountain In
Switzerland. II is the men who are
nearing the century mark who are do
Ing the real stunts these days.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21

Whenever we find a great effect we pass
instantly TO the inquiry: what great
cause produced il? For example. here is
the rapid growth of Christianity II began
a golden dot on the map; now its banners
wave over two continents. Ii began with
the Christ on Mount Oliyet in 40 days il
numbered 5000, in 100 years half mil
lion, and now it rules the minds and
hearts of 6O0,O00,000 So wonderful is
the effect that we cast about for cause
equally powerful. The proverb runs, no
golden conduct from leaden motives. Once
Philistinism offered men The ethics OF
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21

A man I'm New York got married in
order to escape a sentence In Sing
Sing. He was certainly in a tight fix
and time alone can tell whether he
chose the wiser course OF not
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21

In order to convey an adequate idea
of the magnitude of the work at Pana-
ma. the latest canal report says that
the amount Of concrete to be used in
building the locks would be sufficient
for the construction OF more than e.
900 eightroom city houses. This Is
certainly a case where the concrete
10 more impressive than the abstract.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21

Chicago. : Amid charges OF gag
rule and excitement verging upon
the riotous. Eugene v. Debs once
more was selected as the presidential
nominee of the Socialist party at IN
early hour Friday morning.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21

Husband
Begin Task Early
BE COURAGEOUS
and Philosophic
BY MRS. LEONARD MARSHALL.

= j durable male specimen of humanity.
The great point IS to front Unfortunately
the young wife is fond and foolish and the of honey
very Edwin is such darling just the outset
blind all the faults which going make her
life miserable later If Angelina knew, she would treat
her dear lord like antagonist she would lay wait for
the opportun moment and balm the wounds
had inflicted No the submissive slave is the struggle
for the mastery the tanning of the g that charms him. for
born hunter and the pursuit of the elusive der to him than the
dove that never will take wing!
The husband spoiled the rapidly
becomes dmoraed He is meaphocaly speaking spper He
he knows how that little wife of his adors him
Vanity Omen are van women) his
possession uncomfortable the blind little
who has sworn to love honor and obey.
The remedy the thing and takes dose of and phoo
ply to administer it
The first step will presently
housew of his santed mother She al
dusty her pecru and forth Do
dear allow this secret sol
firmly go home and his santed mothers
pu and that the dust will speak the servant and that
the best do There maythere will ba but stand
gound first battle decisive Use those subtle arts versed
that feneif you stroke the
right life is harmonious if not the results deplorabe
Do not be too eeay sweet you him with
ducy deas Blow hot and cold by treat him caprice
keep him on the rack know what you
he will have had the opportunity of developing those
despotic instincts which growing in his heart
He will come to You and tell YOU that he needs fresh air yu do not
course thinks going with friend for spin in the country
poor foolish child will tell him that You it
will do him good Resou home and spin for Sunday
Edwin back his boon companions
the Of his bacheorhoo with the added bliss of little
at home cook the supper and darn the stockings
knew rsolute little who down for week to
husband left her solitary pndor
home Them the rsth first time Edwin DULLES about
the dinner the of the servant her months next
why where Jane? Is she ill.," NO. Edwin but
could live the with who heard nsultd
would henceforwad question authority have dismissed her
from service" Tableau.
The always be made feel through his probationary
appeals TO him when nothing else will
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21
Girl Killed by Playmate

Eau Claire. Wis.--Gertrude. i3-year-
old daughter Of 0ramei Knapp Of
Brunswick. was accidentally shot and
killed Friday by Henry Droege. play
mae.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21

A St. Louis poet committed suicide
because he discovered that the world
had places only for men OF action and
not for dreamers. He ought to have
given action a trial.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21
Loves
Law
Rules
World
By DR.. NEWELL DWIGHT HILLS

PHILOSOPHERS offered leaen motive and penalties
teachers like Buddha spoke with silver but golden
began with golden rule That law of love that fell from Chrs
lips interpreted Chiss life enforced by his DEATH and made
powerful by his living alone furnish adequate explanation
Of the victories of Christianity.
Now despite the pessmsm Of in high places Of
greatest making the law of Christ be the golden
which their lives Let believe that
fulfill the law of Christ
successful their plans Despite what has been sad
niosta lawyers not the hired tools of evil clients.
industrial leaders grafters swallow
springnothat neither
showing disease in the leaf in June winter summers day Last
meeting Of the directors
decided reduce the the engineers
ducor fagnen but rather
their stock TO three per cent
terrible railroad strikes precipaed this
the fact that 1898 railway
of panic cut the wages Of his workmen a third
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21

In Germany changes costing $685.
600 have been ordered in a coal mine
20 make II safe for the miners. an ac-
ton we'll calculated to make vested
rights throw a fit.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21

II appears that some OF the food
preservatives cease to do much active
preserving when they come In contact
with the internal economy of the sons
of men,
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21
MEMBER OF
KENTUCKY PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Berlin IL to see an American musr
cal comedy for the first time. Never
fear but that II will get the habit.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21
MAKING a CARD SKINNER.


Here is something for the boys. II
does not make q noise like the danger
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21

and you will further see how feath.
cred hat. top boots and cloak can
make the dwarf a comical specimen.
A cane. handkerchief and snuff box
win help TO add fun TO the perform
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21

single stroke, while he insisted that his dividends
should remain at ten per cent Capital was every
thing. Workinen, cold, hungry and starving, were
nothing TIE dollar must have its ten per cent; the
soul can have what is left, if crust remains. That
seshness Of capitalistc leaders is passing surely
as gladatorial games have gone The Christian
gme is ON. That action of these railroad directors,
under the lead Of noble president, publishes the
whole story.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-21

GEORGE J. BEESLEY.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-23
RAILROADS.
EEW Jersey CENTRAL

TWO HOUR TRAIN TO PHILADELPHIA
$50, 750, $40. $50. $50. 1880. II. 20.
l15o a 70 70 12I9 % 12S 70 s9 250' 80 s6o
Sundays, 7.5O, $50, ESQ. 1880 11.5O a m.
1850, 80. $50. $50. 4.5O. $50 $50. $50.
$50. 1920. 100 p. m.
$50. 900. 1000. 11.OO. 11.30 a m, u 90
noon. 1.O0. 1.30. ECO, 800. 400. 40. 500.
SEQ, 7.oo. 500 800 . p n MI ~ d9l5 5, midnight mi
I2G0 noon. LEO. 200 800. 400. 500 600.
7O0. 500. eco, 1890 .. m. II. Is midnight
FOR BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON.
$50, $50. $50. $50 p; M daily. Lv,
noon FR 2s9 91hSie tSS s0S S1Tf FG0 v 2 m " day by
SUNDAYS: $50 = Il n; 20 ?; . n j.. Lib
$40 p. m: sundays, 1000 a. m. $50 p. m.
VIA ALL RAIL-..Long Branch; Asbury
PARK. Ocean Grove, &c; Lv. W. 23d ST. =
$50. 40. (5O5, except sats). $40. g. 20.
$40 p. m. Lv. LIBERTY sT.:-4.OO S. 80.
11.3o a. m, 0.20 Sats. only). 1.30. $40.
AS. C5.15 except Sats-), $50. $50. 900
p. m, 12.0 OF midnight. Sundays. $50. s.lo
a. sHN6Y a., So HOOK 100 ? RoUrE-For re- Atlantic
Highlands. Sea Bright. Monmouth Beach.
Long Branch. AsbHry PARK. Ocean Grove.
&c a55 v a. Pier ms 81 \ fasG o. sGSt sio W is tsd 45 z
p M. Atlantic Highlands Pier only. Sun
days, $50 a m, LOO. 7.45 D. m. Leave
Pier 10, n. R., Foot CEDAR ST. 10 20
a. m, 100 3.45. 4.45 $50 D. m. At
lantic Highlands Pier only). Sundays.
100 a. m, ] so S.1O p. n.
Time tables may be obtained at following
cffices: Liberty St, CIV. 23d st. Tel Chel-
sea BAD. Piers 10 and 81, N. r.. Astor
225. 2s1 Fifth Az. 27ss Third AS- III
West 125th St. 245 Columbus Av., New
York; Court St, 343. 344 Fulton St, 479
nd RrnngtVn- pro Ix,-a
Williamsburg. New York Transfer Co. calls
for and checks baEgaGo TO deatination.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-23
SHIPPING NEWS.
Port Of New York, Monday, June %, 1908.

Steamer Minnelaha CBr). Layland. London June H.
~ the ATLANTIC Transport with 64 cabin passen-
and ndse Arrived at the bar AT e.ia a m mn -.
Steamer AsaTna tBry- Cara, 13atnlofe June %
Philip RUprecht in ballast Left Quarantine S'44
Steamer Cere C1or). Olsen. Baracoa DAYS 10 the
Atlantic Fruit Company, with fruit Arrived at Inc
Steamer Joseph Di Giorgio CNor). AIshaRer. Port
Antonio days, the Atlantic Fruit Company with
fruit Arrived at the Bar at inian1g Ign 7 II and
Caitarien 10. the Munson Steamship Line with
sugar Arrived at II N, 2lst- - -
Mamma Gata, Charies. baiIlll1it- 70 II -
Poster with mdse. Left Quarantine at 6;o3 a m
Proteus, Ropner. New orleans June -, 20
she Southern Pacific Company. with passengers ana
Jndse. Left Quarantine at eos m
and Aguadilla 13 and San Juan L. 10 the New YORK
q Porto Steamship Company. with - passtl-
gers mails and mdse arrived at the far az 80 IN m
steamer Coya t3r). Williamson Mo!IenGo n -p Is
,Funn IL Caeta Buenoa u. Antofasasta "a a4ja -
Coronel May 3 Montevideo 10. 81 Lucia June ana Noi
% r. Grace d Co, with NOSE arrived al 'he
Steamer Rotterdam Dutch; new. 2417o tons Ronjer
Rotterdam Fouogne June Il. 70 the Holland
Line 159 cabin and 13l steerage passengers anu
ndse. Arrived the Bar at Sis a m - 49,.
Steamer Captain Bennett tNoT'' 'isel' on
June Il 10 the United Company. with passenger
rndse. Arrived the Bar at /" a m
Hamburg Ger, Rurmeister, Genoa June y ann
Naples TO- TO Hamburg American Line, with passen
and mdse- on the hgltship AT e:55 p m = -
steamer Hamburg Furneser. Genoa June ? ana
Naples 10 10 Hamburg Line. With AZ cabin
and 176 storage passengers and mdse Arrived al the
steamer Kfoonland Dozrud. Antwerp and Dover june
II 10 the Red star Line with passengeGF mails ana
Trinidad G3r) Mckenzie Bermuda June 90 70
the Quebec IS Co with passengers mails and mdse Ar
T-red Al Sandy Hook AT 99tE =
SAILED
C7r). Fankovv Via Norfolk; Goyaz D2r
barbados Para etc Caliope d3rl. Shanghai Yale Ros
News; SURNAME Dutch Barbados. Demerara, etc.
sandy Hook. Y J. June %. $40 m-wind south
southwest, moderate breeze: clear; light sea
New-York tribune., 1908-06-23
YOUNG MAN HELD AS F0RGER.
Many complainants Against Prisoner Who
Worked for Mercantile Agency.

Lester Horstadt of No. % West SD street waived
examination when charged with forgery in the West
Side police court yesterday and was held by Magis-
trate Cornell In s. 500 bail for trial in General Ses
sfons
The principal complainants against him were
Robert W. Meacham of Meacham. Buxton & Co.
whose mercantile agency is at No "a West SD
street: Emily Devices of No. 100 West S5th street
and O W. Richards. of No. 1S2 West 45th street
Mr. Meacham that Hoffstadt. who was en-
poved by firm six weeks, issued checks TO
himself and signed firms The other
complainants averred that he passed the worthless
instruments upon them.
The specific complaint made out against the prls-
oner was that he forged check for S25 on the
Garfield National Bank and passed it upon Henry
A Flasg a grocer. of No. 300 Columbus avenue.
IToffstadt. who is twentyeight years old, says he
comes from Boston