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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-02-01
rnE ,rBuqlERQUE WAY

one of the most encouraging Signs
Of The Times in evidence Just now ~
the fact that the real Albuquerque
.phlt has matcrallzcd again
There was So much hating and Do
lay and seeming Indifference IN the
matter of making The new armor} o
building lhat would be errdItable TO
the elty and the territory. that many
poisons began TO reai that We sho1ld
have to content oursclecs Win q mere
shack. and that the Irrigation con-
gree, would have 70 be held IN lho
street. but when hc business men Of
tbe CITY finally agot down TO IT, all
such gloomy forcbodIns yer9 prompt
IN disappeared and il only took onr
DAVIS worl, on The part Of thc com
mittee 10 guarantee building worthy
Of the cause and the occasion
All the money necessary to put M
such a house as wc ought 70 have
and az The people 81 thc town are de-
termincd We shall have, has not yet
been secured but enough has already
been subscribed TO enable The gentle
men Of the committee to see that
their efforts are to be crowned with
snccess. because among those not yet
called upon are sufficient number
who are alvays willing TO put their
shoulders "a thc wheel 10 make sure
that the sum needed VIII be forth
coming ii IL grand work Tor the
town ana for tie territory and MS
-lll.ln.-a /. nIren.A a..nLra.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-02-01

VAS tbdr ffat gathering fiji such num-
bcrs since the pauie
Alexander Gilbert president Of the
Market aud Fulton National bank, ana
chairman of group eight presided.
Inns address. tho first of The evening.
WAS an advocacy OF o central bank
ana of asset currency for emergency
use. based on the resources Of the
banks and moi ON their hoidIugs Of
bonds n was after proposing the
first formal toast. Fiat to the prcal-
dent, that Nj Giipcrt elected the first
mumation Of thc bankers state Of
mind There had been few scat
tcnug hnndcIaps ia one corner Of the
room ~ the tog-t vas drunk Look
ing in that direction Mr.. Gilbert said,
with Ignfleout cmphass'
y lhouk you for that That b a
magnificent expression of loyalty, and
II shows that the banker. Of Now
York have respect for the high office
or tic prosldeney
Loud laughter and applause gtcct-
cd this sally In the course Of his
lddfoss Mr. GHbcrt blamed most Of
the troubles Of the financial world on
rae effort to yet rich too quickly aud
declared 1t am would have happened
had President Roosevelt never been
born. he advocated a return to old
fashioned conservative banking Moth
DDS aud paid this tribute to The
bankers OF New york
= would not for moment say any
dining To dim the luster which attaches
10 the name OF our distinguished
guest, Mr. Morgan therc the speak
cr was Interrupted By prolonged ape
plauso and cheering Jhat died down
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-02-01

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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-02-01

THE ONLY REAL STEAM CLEANING
PLANT IN the SOUTHWEST WE ARE
BETTER PREPARED SOW THAN EVER
BEFORE no CLEAN ANYTHING THAT
is CLEANABLE. IN CLOTHES CLEAN
ING. PRESSING AND REPAIRING he
TAKES THE TKONT SEAT, ALL HE
ASKS Is 10 GIVE HIM A TRIAL. ALL
WORK GUARANTEED. SECOND HAND
CLOTHIAG BOUGHT AND SOLD. GOODS
CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED ON
SNORT NOTICE. CALL At 2I2 NORTH
THIRD STREET, THORNTON. PHONE 800
THORNTON. THE CLEANER
III NORTH THIRD
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

Shame crowns the State where,
thrown away,
Sad Honor weeps;
The hurt-the heart-ache and the tears
Shall know no end through endless
years,
Nor dim, as Lfe's deep twilight nears
And darkness creeps.
20 Captaini Captain. From the wall
The bugles blare;
Wake, Captain Wake! Your Troop
ers call
In dull despair:
They wait for you by hill and stream
Their dripping sabres flash and
CLEAN
o Captain Captain! Must you dream
Forever there?"
The roll call, Captain of the Troop
Your comrades wait;
Until you come their proud heads
droop,
All deso1ate;
They may not give their chargers
speed
Without their Beau Sabreur to lead
Their Paladin in time of need
To storm the gate.
SEEN the east Dawn's crimson
glow
Has brought back Day;
Up. Captain. up-we need you so
To lead the way;
Look-through the mists the sun
beams shine
Along the steel that arms your line
God of the World He gives no
sign
No word to say.
No answer now from white lips
pressed
And unreplying;
Still hands upon silent breast
Forever lying;
But out from Gods white land of
light
Beyond the Field-beyond the Fight
His clear voice rings across the
Night
With strength undying.
The Chief is fallen! But the Flag
In ripping roll
Waves proudly Let no Trooper lag
OF stalwart soul;
Up Boot and Saddlel To the Fray.
And in the mad, wild charge today
God pity him who blocks the way 1
Or bars the goall
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14
LIST OF SPECIAL BAR
GAINS IN FARM LANDS
Offered by ". |. English,
Americas, Ga.

800 acres well improved, 4 miles
north Bronwood, Terrell County.
$50 acres, 2 miles east of Buena
Vista. Marion County.
1b0-acre model farm, 2 miles north
east of Americas. Sumter county.
100-acre model farm, with extra
good improvements, miles west OF
Americas. near Myrtle Springs
One hundred acres, miles west
Of Americas, Ga
200 acres 6 miles west Americas
Ga
236 acres 5 miles west of Americas
200 acres 10 miles east Americas
252 acres well improved, 1 mile o.
Huntington, Ga
500 acres, 200 acre tracts, to
miles Bronwood, Terrell county, Ga
$50 acres, 2 miles west Hatcher
Station, Quitman county, Ga
405 acres, 6 miles west Americas
Sumter County, Ga.
$50 acres, l IL miles west Ameri-
Gus, Sumter County, Ga.
1922 acres, Cobb Station, Sumter
county, Ga.
1900 acres Desoto. Sumter coun-
ty, Ga
1850 acres. near Marshallville. Ma
con county, Ga
$50 acres, I II miles Perry, Hous-
ton county, Ga.
1000 acres DeSoto, any amount
(easy terms), Sumter county, Ga.
200 acres. Maddox, (easy terms,)
Sumter county, Ga.
220 acres, 2 miles Griffin, Spalo.
ing county, Ga.
100 acres, mile Americas, Sum
ter county, Ga.
40 acres, 1 IA miles Americas
elegant home), Sumter county, Ga
1000 acres 2 IL miles Adams Sta
ton, Lee county, Ga
400 acres, 2 miles Adams Station
Lee county, Ca
ITO acres miles south Buena
Vista, Marion county, Ga.
$50 acres 4 miles south Buena
Vista, Marion county, Ga
40 acres. 1-2 miles west Ameri-
Gus, Sumter county, Ga
500 acres, miles north Ogle-
thorpe, Macon county, Ga
zoo acres, miles west Americas
Sumter county, Ga.
$50 acres, 1 mile Oglethorpe, Ma
| con county. Ga
A large list of City property con.
sisting of model and medium homes
| Houses for rent, vacant lots, etc, mos
OF which can be bought at bargains.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14
Boy What Could Answer

According to the Philadelphia Rec
ord, boy of said to his mother:
Well. there were only three boys
in school today who could answer
one question that the teacher asked
US"
And l hope my boy was one of
the three" said the proud mother.
You bet | was" answered Young
Hopeful. and Sam Harris and Harry
Stone were the other two"
4 am very glad you proved your
self so good a scholar, my son; it
makes your mother proud of you.
What question did the teacher ask,
Johnny2"
Who broke the glass in the back
Window"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14
LINES ON DEATH
OF SENATOR CARMACK
Mr.. GrantIand Rice Com
poses Stirring Poem.

In martial measure, moved by the
death of Ex-senator Edward Carmack
in Nashville, Mr.. Grantland Rice. who
is well known in Americas, has writ
ten a poem called THE Chief 1t is
published in the Nashville Tonnes
sean. Mr.. Rice being a member of the
STAFF of that paper The poem repre-
sents the forces of righteousness
which the dead martyr was leading.
as girding for an irresistible charge.
The following is the poem:
THE CHIEF.
By Grantland Rice.
The Chief is fallen So the Troop
Today rides slowly;
Sad heads bend low-broad shoulders
droop
Where Death lies holy;
And there are tears in weary eyes
AS rain from winters weeping skies
Where every sobbing southwind sighs
A requiem lowly.
The Chief is fallen! Halt the Guard
For yoiceless prayer:
Loves last pale lilies crown the
sward
Above him there:
And through the lonesome pines that
sway
Above his rose-crowned Rest today
LIES lost winds whisper on their way
Loves deep despair.
zKr1,4 80 .I,-1,i,,,1 So ,,.ti,I, 4,< 17;e5
In unfair fight?
Foul Crime He dared through
Faith and Pride
To stand for Right
And SO by coward heart and hand
Shot in the back''-he leaves his
band
A Shadow in the Lonesome Land
OF starless night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14
IS YOUR
MONEY
TNTVTECTED
WELL +?

Next to having money, the most
important thing is how to take care
of it-how best to invest it.
A Banking Institution of this kind
cannot only care for your financial
interests in a careful, conservative
way-giving you abundant banking
facilities in every department Of fin
ance-bTt can also give you valuable
aid and advice about investments and
securities. Open an account with
the Bank of South Western Georgia S
Savings Department and enjoy the
advantages that accrue.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

For Macon, Atlanta, Angus
ia and Savannah = AIS a N
For Albany, Dothan, Lock
hart, Troy and Mont'ery 5:34 a m
For Albany, Dothan, Lock
hart, Troy and Mont'ery 2:07 p m
For Macon and Atlanta 1851 p m
I For Macon. Atlanta, Saw
annah and Augusta o.. e10:40 p m
For Columbus o.. 49,. 1870 p m
/ For Columbus . 1900 p m
/ For Columbus, Birming-
ham and Chicago 3:25 N
For Albany and Jackson
vile 1920 Ga m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14
Americas COnCIdYe No. 343.,
IMPERIAL ORDER HtPTASOPHS
Meets first Wednesday each month,
s p. m. in K. P. Castle Ali visiting
brethren cordially invited.
a. e. LOCKETT, Archon.
G. NJ. BRAGG. Secretary.
PAN YOuR ACCOUNT NOW.

We have closed our books and all
parties owing us accounts will great
~ oblige US by calling and favoring us
with a settlement of same.
A great many accounts on our books
are very much past due and we have
been indulgent to a great degree but
we must now insist upon payment
without further delay.
CHAS. L. ANSLEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14
PATHOS AND MIRTH
IRRESISTIBLE

At the opera house Monday night
the domestic melodrama Human
Hearts" will be presented by a good
company and with elaborate scenic
environment Its pathos is said
to be effective; its mirth irresistible,
and its dramatic situations strong
and stirling. 1t will be presented
faithfully both in its setting and in
the action which will reveal with
marked clearness and force, its very
remarkable plot
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14
Solid Gold Top Gun Pins. 39e per.
at Bells, the JeweIer.

Solid Gold Top Gun Pins, 39e per,
at Bells, the JeWeler.
George n. Hurst was among the
Atlantans coming TO Americas yester-
day morning
Talk about bargains in Watches,
DANIELS, the Jeweler has them. tt
Mr.. W R. Maxwell, who lives in
New York. with a host Of Americas
friends, is in the city
Electric wiring, roof paints.
7-25-1m. C. p. PAYNE.
F. T. Warren of Tampa, was a bus
mess visitor in Americas yesterday,
among others.
Call up Loving's Stables, phone 81,
for baggage transfer. If.
Just received another shipment OF
those Buster Brown Blue Ribbon
Shoes for boys and girls.
c. A CHAMBLISS.
a. B. Dixon. of Athens. was among
the several visitors in Americas yes
terday.
Mrs z. B. Wooten has returned to
Americas after spending some time
at Waycross with Mr. Wooten at their
new hotel
Mrs Edward stallings of Cordele.
will spend today with friends in Am
| ericus. her former home
w. H. Burns of Macon. was among
others from that city in Americas
yesterday.
Mr John NJ. McGarrah of Atlanta,
spent yesterday in Americas, his
former home.
H. c. Yinson came up from Savan-
nah yesterday, having business in
the city.
Prof H. E. stockbridge. formerly OF
Americas, but now of Atlanta. was
here yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14
FOR MAYOR.

l hereby announce my candidacy for
the Office of Mayor of Americas, sub
iect to the action of the democratic
primary election to be called by the
city executive committee, and will ap-
preciate the support of the white yot-
ers of Americas. Respectfully,
J. S. BOLTON.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14
Arrivals.

From Savannah, Augusta,
Atlanta and Macon @10:30 p n
From Lockrat, Dothan, Al
bank, Troy and Mont'ery 80. 40 p n
From LOckFat, DOthan, Al
bany, Troy and MOntery* 1:57 m
From Atlanta and Macon = 2:07 p N
From Augusta, Savannah,
Atlanta and Macon .....* 5:34 N
From Columbus and inter-
mediate points 49,. 1920 a N
From Columbus and inter
mediate points i!11:3O m
From Columbus and inter-
mediate points 49,. .-..i11:45 N
From Albany and Jackson
Vile - 1925 a n
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14
COL. HICKEY IS APPOINTED
JUDGE OF CITY COURT

Atlanta, Nov, 1S.-Gov. Smith has
appointed E. T. Hickey judge of the
County Court of Stewart county for
term Of four years to succeed Judge
]. T. Harrison. whose term has ex-
pired.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14
Good Work.

What qualifications have you for a
collector"
I'm old Titewad's son"
What has that to do with the
case?"
I've been getting living expenses
out of him since left college FIVE
years ago"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14
NEGRO WOMAN is GIVEN
LICENSE TO SELL DRUGS

Atlanta. Ga, Nov. 13.-The State
Board of Pharmacy today granted
licenses to forty young druggists and
pharmacists, following two days
examination One of them, Olivia
Batey, is a negro woman
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

In your automobile touring
there is always something to
catch the eye of the Kodak er.
Always let your kodak accom-
pany you on such delightful
occasions, and remember that
after you have pressed the but
ton we will do the rest. Our
Kodak Shop is at your dis
posal. Write for prices.
WILL DUDLEY,
THE KODAK MAN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

Except Sunday
al
with seePe and from savannah Pullman Sleeping Cars between
m
ply to J E.. HIGHTOWER, Americas
w.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14
Satisfied.

The gas pressure was very weak.
But Cholly called last night,
And to her in the parlor dim,
The pressure seemed all right.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

Chicago News
If money didn't make the mare go
doubtless it would get the horse
laugh.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14
Opera House
Moving Pictures
Tonight
philadelphia Cradle of Liberty
students Franks
"MisadFentures of a Sheriff.
"Musie and Poetry"
Illustrated Song.

A number given with each 10 cents
ticket bought this week will entftle
bearer to a chance at a fine prize
that viii be offered Friday night at
s o'clock Come out to the shows
this week and learn particulars. Ev-
cry week from now until Christmas
handsome prizes given away
Come out every night, the more
tickets you have the better chance
you have.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

We are getting in our fall stock
of Bicycles. Come in and look them
over. The celebrated Tribune Blue
streaks, and the Iver Johnson, Truss
Frames. The best by test.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

Fresh shipment Lowney's Candies
just received Phone 246.
HOLIDAYS BOOK STORE.
The weather forecast for today:
Showers.
Mr. o. B. Jones was called to
Asheville yesterday BY the illness
Of his brother there.
John D. Schen came with others
from Columbus to Ameircus yester-
day on business.
have three Handsome Cameo
Brooches, which l can sell at bar.
gain. Bell, the Jeweler.
J. N. Seymour of Atlanta. was here
yesterday among others coming from
the Capital
J. R. Elliott, OF Atlanta, was in the
city yesterday. stopping at the Hotel
Windsor.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Mdwflliams return
ed to Cordele. their home yesterday af-
ter a visit here.
Mr.. J. H. Hagerty is still detained
in Nashville by the serious illness of
his age dfather-
Mrs W. D. Moreland is spending to-
day pleasantly at Leesburg, the guest
Of Mrs. John P. Galloway
Mrs. Marcus Lowe returned to
Buena Vista yesterday after a visit
here to the Misses Mathis. at their
home on Lee street
NJ B. Lanier registered from
Birmingham yesterday among the
arrivals at the Windsor
You will find at my market today
choice young pork, beef, veal, fish,
oysters. fresh eggs, chicken, etc. Or
der early for Saturday and Sunday
Phone No. "a. G. NJ. BRAGG
WOLFE SKIRTS; NEW STYLES.
Sheath effects, trimmed in satin
| folds and buttons. Values $3.50. To-
| day only the price is S5.75.
DUNCAN MERCANTILE co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

Fresh shipment Lowney's Candies
just received. Phone 246.
HOLIDAYS BOOK STORE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14
WANTED

SALESMAN WANTED-To call on
physicians, established trade. A very
exceptional opportunity is offered for
immediate work State age and ex-
perience. Lock Box 12I, Philadelphia.
13-3t-pd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

Mr. O. B. Jones was called to
Asheville yesterday By the illness
Of his brother there
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

The weather forecast for today:
Showers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

John d. Schell came with others
from Columbus to Ameircus yester-
day on business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

Chicago News.
1t is a long honeymoon that doesn't
get eclipsed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

have three Handsome Cameo
Brooches, which | can sell at a bar
gain. Bell, the JeWeler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

]. n. Seymour of Atlanta. was here
yesterday among others coming from
the Capital.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

J. R. Elliott, OF Atlanta, was in the
city yesterday. stopping at the Hotel
Windsor
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

FOR RENT-One four-room house,
Prince street. One three-room house
Forsyth street; close in. w. L. ENG
LISH.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

George n. Hurst was among the
Atlantans coming 10 Americas yester-
day morning
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

Talk about bargains in Watches
DANIELS, the Jeweler has them. Il
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

You will find at my market today
choice young pork, beef, veal, fish
oysters, fresh eggs, chicken, etc Or
der early for Saturday and Sunday.
Phone No a. G. NJ BRAGG.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

NJ B. Lanier registered from
Birmingham yesterday among the
arrivals at the Windsor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

Mr. j. H. Hagerty is still detained
in Nashville by the serious illness OF
his age dfather.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

Mr.. W R. Maxwell, who lives il
New York. with a host Of Americas
friends, is in the city
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

Mr.. and Mrs. J. MdWilliams return
ed to Cordele. their home yesterday af-
ter a visit here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

Prof H. E. Stockbridge, formerly OF
Americas, but now of Atlanta, was
here yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

Mrs Marcus Lowe returned to
Buena Vista yesterday after visit
here to the Misses Mathis, at their
home on Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

Mrs. W. D. Moreland is spending to-
day pleasantly at Leesburg, the guest
of Mrs John p Galloway.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

WOLFE SKIRTS; NEW STYLES.
Sheath effects, trimmed in satin
folds and buttons. Values $3.50. To-
day only the price is S5.75.
DUNCAN MERCANTILE co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

H. c. Yinson came up from Savan-
nah yesterday. having business in
the city
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

F. T. Warren of Tampa, was a bus
mess visitor in Americas yesterday
among others.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Fiye room dwell
ing, Jackson avenue; all convenien-
ces. Apply to T. NJ Furlow or Mrs.
L. E. Furlow 1-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-14

FOR SALE-Barbecue pigs, also
few fat hens. S. H. YOUNG. 13-2t-pd
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1908-03-20
A Plague of Clocks.

We had been settled but little
while in our Indian clearing, and had
just acquired a deed to it bearing the
signature Of Andrew Jackson, says
Joaquin" II. Miller in the Boston
Transcript, when one day big, raw
boned, hatchet-faced man In q beaver
hat come to us by way Of the State
road, with load of clocks In car
riage. He had big, impertinent boy
with him, and pleaded sadly that both
of Them were sick.
Mother was very good to them, pull
ed out the trundle-bed to the middle
of the floor, had us children sleep at
the foot of her bed, and treated the
strangers as II they had been her own
blood. But they both walled and moan
ed bitterly, and begged father to take
the clocks and dispose of them at his
leisure to his neighbors.
There was a whole carriage load of
them, but upon the reiterated assur-
ance that he could double, and even
treble, his money, our conf1ding faith
eT, uol huOWiHS OAc tuIuS ABOUT the
real price or value of such wares,
signed a note and became merchant"
At the end of the year that hatchet-
faced man came back and exacted his
money with enormous interest, al
though father had not yet sold a single
clock.
Years later, when we set out to
cross the great plains, those old clocks,
with but single zone missing, took up
more than half the wagon space. We
hauled them from Indiana almost to
the top of the Rocky Mountains, and
then. one night, in terrific snow
storm, when the wagon had upset, we
found a use for them. Brass. wood,
glass and varnish all went to feed a
fire. And so peace to their sounding
brass, rest to their brazen faces!