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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-21
SCHOOLS OF oPELIKA.
Large Audience Witnesses The Closing Exercises.

NxAFXE AuutEmCe WIImc81eH The 1I0oE0K
 Exercises.
 Opelika, May 20--fSpeciaf-Tuesd evening at o'clock at the School auditorium. a most excellent and en- tertaining program was carried out by the pupils of the Opelika Public School
 The large auditorium was filled. and a great many people were unable to get standing room, and had to return to their homes.
 The following program was carried out: Butterfly Drill" by twelve girls: Tableaux .vivants. Miss Mary Butler being the reader. Scene 1. Anthony at the Court of Cleopatra" Scene. 2, Helen of Troy" Scene 8. Ruth and Naomi Scene {, "Queen Katherine and the Cardinals" Scene s. 'Jeptha's Daughter" Scene 6. "Les Miserabies." Scene 2, ''Casket Scene from Merchant of. Venice" Scene 8. Lady of the Lake" Scene 9. King coptetua and the Beggar Maid:" Launeelot and the Nun" Scene II. "Hiawatha," and "Evangeline Searching for Gabriel, and Scene 12, The Class of 1s0s."
 The commencement was concluded this morning. when the graduating exercises took place,
 The following were the exercises of the morning: Chorus. Come to the Gay Feast of Song. DeHeef, by Hfgn School pupils. Class history. by Har- " Lowe. Jr.: class poem, by Marion Taylor; class prophecy, by Miss Hattie Joe Mays; solo, selected. by7Miss Carrie Sanford. Address to graduates by pr. J. H. Phillips of Birmingham; quartette. selected Misses Dowdell and Hester and Messrs. Sanford and Lowe; pre- sensation of. medals; on behalf of ". c. T. U.. by Mrs W. H. Melton: on behalf of D. A. R.. by Mrs. A. L. Dow dell.
 The speech of pr. Phillips. was most appropriate for the occasion. and was a masterpiece of eioquence ana thought
 Diplomas were presented to the graduates, class of twenty nine, which consisted of twenty-four young women. and five young men Miss Mary Barnett was awarded the medal given by the D. A. R's for the best essay on The Flea" Miss Elizabeth Love and Joe Dean. Jr.. were awarded the medals given by the w. c, T. U. for the best essays on Effects of Alco- hol and Tobacco. on the Human Sys- tenn ''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-21
ABBEVILLE SCHOOL
THE COMMENCEMENT ExERCIsEs
 ARE CONCLUDED. N'f
James MoOrIng Wins Medal for Best
 Drilled CHdet--Other Prizes
 .s- Awarded-Best Year of Institution.

Abbeville. May 2O.-(special. )-The commencement exercises of the South east Alabama Agricultural School were concluded this morning.
 This has been the most successful year in the history of the school.
 This morning sixteen graduates re- ceived their diplomas.
 Sunday the commencement sermon was preached by Rev. Bertram Brown. pastor of the St. James Episcopal Church at Eufaula. His subject was, Faith. Love and the VIII to De-. It was one of the most profound dis courses ever heard in this section.
 Monday at 10 o'clock the Freshman Sophomore oratorical contest was held This was participated in by eight mem bers. of these classes. All acquitted themselves well and would have re- fiected credit on much older pupils.
 The judges awarded the medal to Miss Exie Hutto
 At o'clock in the afternoon an ex- hibition drill and the contest for the military medal took place on the cam nus. The drill was in battalion form alton and the cadets presented splen- ,3id annearance. The medal for the hest drilled cadet was awarded to James Mooring.
 Monday evening at o'clock Rev. Thomas Fleming of Headland' or the class of 1907. delivered the alumni ad- dress. His subject was Lloer.y ana great enthusiasm on the part of his
 Tuesday at 10 o'clock the contest for the Junior oratorical medal was held. srhts contest was interesting. The medal was awarded to Mae sporman of Headland.
 The ready speakers medal was awarded to Lee Espy ana the heoaI for the best essay 10 MES Mei'sS@ T Tuesday evening at o'clock a re- oitaI yas given bv the Departments of dience was greatly delighted by the program presented. Every number was success .. s,...
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-21
ENTERPRTsE SCHOOLS.
Hon. B. P. Thomas the Speaker at Clos- f ing Exercfseal

Hon. B. P. Thomas the Speaker at Cl0s- ing Exercised
 Enterprise. May 20---tSpecial.) )-Last night the closing exercises of the Enterprise public schools were held The program consisted of the Eradu- ating papers and an address by Hon. E. Perry Thomas with beautiful music.
 The subject of James wess Dickert's oration was The Scholar. the Expon- ent of Real Life": Mss MattIe Pridgen read the class history; Will Warren had an original poem; Miss Winnie Hildreth gave, the class prophecy. and Miss Rena Edwards read an essay on "Longfellow the Teachings of His Life Miss Edwards was the valedic- torian of the class.
 The medals were awarded by Prof. W. J. Steele and went to the follow ing pupils: Excellence in music. Ada Ramsey, with honorable mention for FIoride Baker; the honors for dili- gencea in music practice were equally divided among Tommie Davis. Vivian wilson. Margaret Rawls and Mary Eid- son. The medal was drawn for. and went to Vivian Wilson. The prize for spelling was awarded to Kate Hanks. while the medal for scholarship, de- pertinent and attendance was awarded to Mamie Hanks, and honorable mem tion given to Rena Edwards.
 After the exercises Hon. c. W. Sim mons announced that Capt. J. Rawls and Mr. o'Neal; of Andaulsia, had donated to the city for school pur- poses valuable lands adjoining the high school campus valued at more than $5 900.
 Upon the suggestion of Major T J Carlisle the, entire audience rose to thank Professor W. T. Wynn for his faithful work of the year and by this act requested the High School Board, which is soon to meet. to select him as the principal of the Coffee County High School r;s
 The teachers left today for their several homes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-21
TROY STATE NORMAL
COMMENCEMENT
 COMES TO A CLOSE.
Csraduating Exercises Draw Large Audience And MT. Gunnels Speaks Summer School VIII
 Begin May 22.

Troy May 2O-(SpeciaD- --The twenty first commencement of the state NOT mai College closed with the Presl- dents reception at s o'clock this after noon.
 The commencement has been the most memorable in the colleges history.
 The concert by the musical ana eIocution. departments last night was a great success. The following pro gram was given to a large and delight ed audience:
 ouinetette-valse, (Holst) - Mrs. Worthy, Addie Ruth Harris. salne Brantley. Beth White, Bessie Boyd.
 Piano solo-Hark! Hark! The Lark! (.iszt)-Nelle Brantley.
 Recitation-The Ninety and Nine, (Richard H. Davis)-Frank Sanford.
 Double trio-Les Papillons Dansant' (Stone)-Sybil Brantley, Madge Brant- ley. Beth White, Maggie White. Bessie Boyd, Brooks Worthy.
 Recitation - Granma's Minuette- Lucille Rogers.
 ouartette-Polonaise Op. 115. (Gob- ha aretsINFirst plano: Neile Brantley. Maggie White. Second plano; Sypii Brantley, Madge Brantley.
 ouartette--Polonaise op.. 70 No. l. (Chopin)-First piano: Misses Norma Worthy. Helen Sanders. Second piano: Mrs. Worthy Miss Kate Shepherd.
 Reading-The Light From Over the Range-Robert Southerland.
 Piano solo--Impromptu op., 2s No. (Reinhold1-Miss Sallie Le Boyd.
 Chanson De Maj. op. ss. (Thome)- First piano: Mrs. Worthy. Second piano Miss Eddie Lee Sffackelford. Third piano: Miss Ethel Williams.
 Character sketch--The Party Our Summer Boarders Gave--Mr. Trimmer man.
 (olsen)-Miss Eddie Lee Shackelford.
 Duo-Rondo, Cadenza Concerto in E fIat). (Weber)-First piano: Mrs. Worthy. Second plano: Miss Norma
 The graduating exercises occurred from II to 1 o'clock today. An over flowing audience filled the audi toriun
 The graduating class numbered twenty two, their names and theses being shown on the program as fol- lows:
 Invocation.
 Graduation--Marie Anna Jones. B. Ped, (Salutatorian). Monroe.
 Traits of American Character Grover Cleveland Bowden, B. Ph. Golf fee.
 The Uplift of woman-Leone Car roll, B. Ped, Pike.
 Back Of ReI0rmaLion StdnuS fotind- tion-wesley oresta Bozeman. B. Ped, Covington.
 The Rubicon-Mary Lou Enzor. B, Ped, Pike.
 Patriots and Parasites - James Aubrey Curtis. B. Ped. Pike. Home Life. the Basis of Our Nation Sara Irene Grant, B. Ped, Pike.
 America, the Asylum for Discontent- ed Forelgners-Robert Park Davison. B. S.. Pike.
 Preparation. Condition of Success I,u Olive Jones. B. Ped, Pike.
 The Nobler Life-John Edmund Hud- son, B. F., Coffee.
 signal Lights--ora Belle Scott. B, Ped, Autauga.
 Youth and Its yisions-Herbert Fer dinand Jackson, B. Ped, Pike.
 RInafc.
 Our Ideal, the Teacher--Lemuel oscar Kyzar. B. Pm, Pike
 The Modern Gospel of Work-Ruth shaclxelford. B. Ped. Pike. The Need ,of Specification-Thom Clyde Pierson. B. Ped, covington. The Mission of q Buoyant Soul- Ruth Thikpen. 8. Ped, Ta1ladega-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-21
Italian Banker Arrested.

City Of Mexico. May 2O.--News Of an arrest was made public today by the police following the receipt of a dis patch which stated that Luis Sargosf Bernard. 6 wealthy Italian banker of Montreal. Canada. who is accused ef embezsling i50,000 francs, was believ- ed to have sought refuge here. An Italian answering the description and whose cards bear the name of Luis Kernard. was taken into custody.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-21
STRIKE IS OVER.
Thousand Men win Return

Thirty-five Thousand Men Will Return
 to Work.
 Kansas City. Mo. May 3o--After seventy days of negotiations, the coal mining troubles of the Southwest. where s5,000 men are upon a strike. were practically ended today when the joint sub committee of the operators and miners reached an agreement on the wage scale and working condi- tions.
 It is expected that the miners will go back to work next Monday morn ing, under the new wage scale and con ditions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-21
SUNSHINE SOCIETY. Tenth Annual ConveuttOn to Convene rf Houaton Today.

Houston. Texas May 2o.--Mrs. Gym thia Westover Alden. president of the International Sunshine Society and thirteen International officers arrived today for the tenth annual convention which meets here tomorrow.
 The report shows 8 total member ship of 300 900 with 5000 branches. Its membership embraces all parts of the United States and its work is phil anthropic. This Is the first meeting ever held outside of New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-21
NIi.n Luther Reaigna.

opelika.. May 20-(speciaD-Miss ,. E. Luther who has been teaching in the opelika public school for several years has resigned her position, and next year. she will teach in the Normal College at Trey.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-21
NaZn.sainn in NntamIrn.

Notasulga. May 20-(speeiaD-Mr Will Lamar of Cross Keys and Miss Irene Williams of Notasulga, were maFried at the home of the brides father. Mr. Thomas Williams. Rev C.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-21

morning. were carried to Atlanta this morning, where they will be enter ed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-21
Remalnn ef NIr. Throver.

opellka, May 20--(Special)--Ths re- mains of D. B. Thrower, who died at the Belmont Hotel. early Tuesday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-21

STATE OF ALABAMA. D County of MontEoniery. sst u K Jackson, Cashier of the aooNe- named bank, do solemniy swear that the aboXe statement Is true tp the best CT my J. K JACKSON. Cashier. subscribed and sworn to before me thiS i4th day of May, 1905. - CLIFFORD W. STEWART. e.t Notary Public cORRECT-Attest; J L. GASTON.
 J C. HAAS.
 Directors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-21

W. Northcutt officiated. Mir. Lamar is one of Macon County's successful far naers
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-21
First National
 Bank

CNo iaIA.)
 Ar
 the Close of Businesss
 MAY 14th. 1908. 2
 REsoURcEs. Loans and Discounts ..t14s5.l1s.ss overdrafts secured and unse- U, s Bonds to secure cireula- ...... U. S. Bonds to secure U s. ... PrsmiUIns on U s. Bonds .... ss.SoS % Bonds, securities. etc .. 334. .ss3.2c fixtures -. ...-..... =. ss1. 44O44 Other real estate owned .. e. 15.o0o. % Due from Nation al Banks (not Re- serve agents) ..$ 7s,s4sSs Due from state Banks and Bank pSs s from appr6v. '''so'S agents :. -: :. l24sss.Os cash items. l4,oss7s Ing house .. s.34223 tional Banks l2s,0o0.oO StaSslsas, cS1lsnsg. nisasi: RaSi: and cents. .. s.74s5s Lawful monsy re- serve in Bank.  Specie ..:. llo:oOs % Redemption fund with U. s. Treasurer b per cent of cireu- Due s'fGG2 from U. S Treasurer. other '1''0O0O than per cent redempt- ion fund 3.7OO.O % Total .. e. e. .. ..-. .. ..s4IOs,2ss,ss
 LIABILITIER Capital stock paid in ....Sl.ooo.ooo. % Undivided profits. less expenses and taxes paid .. D. s3,331. 45 National bank notes outstand- Due ' to other Ma ' '''''' tional Banks .$ A,o4s.72 Due to state Banks and Bankers 242si.s2 reserve agents w. AssO.55 " Dividsnds un- ,.o,a 1nSiSidaal Sa1d deposits -'''' sSecK SSs 'e .' ....: soooOosn cates of deposit 10000 Time certificates of deposit bO.ooo oe Gathers checks ,o.so U. s. Deposits Ssoib.lS Deposits of U. s. cers .. :. .. =. 1s,Sssss- s,175.Sos. Total e. '' co '' '' ''s4'NVS'%S''"' State of Alabama. County of Montgomery. Bs:
 L A. s. wooIfoIk, Cashier of the above named bank. do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best Of my 4. s. wooLToLK. .-- Cashier. Subscribed and swern to before me this "s'A R E sEIBELs,
 Notary Public. coEREsT-Attest:
 W A. GAYLE,
 R. M HOBBIE, s DirsstsEs,
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REPORT or THE CONDITION OF THE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-21
uABILlrlEs.

AiA OANA AtSS. c.p,.aI stock paid in .... |. .saeo. .Vo % Surplus fund 's0VVt"y Undivided profits, less expenses nna % and taxes paid Ae'N"-''S Nati2na' eanA no'ss .. sOn. ooo nJ Clearing House Certificates ASA'-' Due to other Nation-
 tiunal Banks ...$lS,E4S'os Due to state Banks
 and Bankers l.f2S'S@ Due to Trust Com
 psnies and Savings o...
 Banks So'osS.o- Dividends unpaid So'oo Individual Deposits su bJect to check ..s .-. sfsf2ot tg Certified checks 5eS.zb Cashiers checks out
 standing ss.t.. 0,llltt U. s. Deposits 6e'ooO.Vo ctation f,T3l. 5o-- ess.os4.5O Bills payable. including Cer-
 tifIcates of deposit for
 money. borrowed So'V"V'"V
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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-10

In which he finally promised to play
his part A stipulation that his officer
| should personally superintend the
| loading Of the death.dealing weapon
was cheerfully acCcded to by the trl.
umphant captain
Mrs Bardcll and her pretty daugh.
ter. arriving on board the good ship
Uncas the following morning, were
battered and surprised by the manner
OF their reception Capt Boggs, re-
splondent in gold-braIded cap and
Jacket the latter glttering with high.
~ polished brass buttons, swcled per.
Ceptlbly with cXultant pride as he
bowed magnifiCon'ly to his visitors.
lie almost regretted the fact that the
Gncas being engaged solely in cargo
traffic. carried no other passengers
who might have witnessed his exalted
state. The dignity OF the proceedings
was somewhat married by the ire
pressiblc grins of the dcckhands who
formed the escort of the party, but
with this triilins exception all passed
off smoothly.
From the moment the Uncas cast
of from the wharf at Buffalo aud COM
menced her voyage, the autocratic
sway of Capt. Boggs assumed truly
gorgeous proportions. The crew, en-.
tering into the spirit of the thing,
cringed before his scowl like the alb.
,,l
arch. His slightest orders were is.
sued In voice Of ftentorian tones
and with impressive emphasis, so
much so that the hapless cabln.boy,
who was deemed unworthy OF initia.
ton into the secret of the trip, was
reduced to state CT terror-stricken
misery under the conviction that his
master had become suddenly insane
On the second day report by the
mate to the effect that one of the men
was Ill and unable to work stirred the
commander into a frenzy of royal
rage.
"Roust him OUT" he roared, TEN.
pestuously. I'm have no skulking
aboard my ship"
"Ay, ay, SIR" rejoined the submis.
sive Brennan, touching his cap re.
specially.
stop moment" thundereo the
captain. IF he amt up and hustlin'
inside OF ten minutes, into the irons
with him, the extra heavy ones"
The mate departed, and Miss Bar.
dell. who had listened In round.eyed
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-10

bit and boiler at you Before we
make Chicago wen have a row be
fore the women, OWN to you not
carryin out an order quick enough
Then I'll phil out my gun and shoot
you"
The mate uttered howl of indIg.
nant horror, and half rose to his feet.
clenchlng a fist of formidable dimen.
siOns.
"Sit down, Bob" expostulated the
arch plotter. Don't get riled; I'll
only fire of a blank cartridge, and
make out the shot missed you. Then
I'll spare your life and order you
back to duty. not wishing to spill
blood when ladies are present. Mag.
gie's fair nutty over heroes and gal.
liant officers, like wot she's read
about, and II that don't win her,
nothin' will"
Mr., Brennan gave vent to a sub.
dued growl of protest.
Il don't fancy them tricks with fire.
arms" he said doggedly. Most every
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-10
Almost Like a Blow,

George Conkiin, the famous ANNA
trainer, was talking to reporter al
the circus in New York.
THE secret of animal training IL
gentleness. Nothing sudden o,
brusque must he done. An unexpected
caress may anger an animal more
than kick in the ribs.
Sudden, brusque. unexpected things
never go, no matter how well they
are meant. Once ! was showing in
Scotland"
Mr.. Conklin smiled.
I'VE trainers" he said "supped one
night with Scotch admirer. The
old man was the soul of hospitality
but admit was rather startled when
he leaned towards me and said:
Stick in. man Conklin, stick in.
Yer frien Coot's twa mullins aheld
o. ye."
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-10

wonder TO the dialogue, ventured a
tlmtd remOnstrancc
Perhaps the man is really M" she
said In sympathzing tones.
"Not him" responded the captain,
Erandly Don't pay any attention to
those fellows, my dear A pack of
lynn. desprIt ruilians, so they are.
My life wouldn't be worth a nickel If
| didn't keep EN- down. Why. |
dasscnt be without this weapon night
or day"
He produced large revolver as he
spoke and gazed at it lovingly
Three times in the last four
months" he said. hoarscly. i've had
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-10

day YOU hear OF some one bcin' shot
by gun that alnt loaded. Fine game
It nd be II a bullet slipped In acct.
dental and you plugged me"
There amt no law could touch me
II | did responded Boggs, mpa-
ttontly, long as didn't mean 1t, that
Is. dunno but what Maggie I'D
think all the more of me. Girls likes
a man wots summat reckless"
by n powerful effort of will the
mate swallowed the lump that had
arisen wrathfully in his throat.
"Summat reckless" he repeated. In
voice of bitter irony. <in the law
couldn't touch you, ch? And wot
about me- Where do / come in at?
Dye think I'm chump enough to hire
out as blasted target for a leather.
headed, loyesck scow skipper to
plump lead nto?"
Go easy. Bob" said the captain
soothingly Your nerves is a bit
shook and YOU need a lit,le liquor
IIund ont the bottle and wen talk this
thing over"
sun grumbling over the cold injus.
ticc shown to his feelings, Mr.. Bren.
nan secured Tn" dosrrd rcfroshment
from an adjacent locker. As the con,
tents of the bottle waved beautifully
less the captains arguments became
NOR" eloquent ana convincing, and
tho ru1tp frrrIYtrrsIy a,l-r,,,l.,t,,,l
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-10
Sheer white goods in fart arv ~

Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine
wash goods when new, owe much of
their attractiveness to the way they
are Numbered, this being done In a
manner to enhance their textile beau.
ty Home laundering would be equal.
ly satisfactory If proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufi Client
strength to stiffen. without thickening
the goods Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance of your work.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-10
Ship Subsidy In Mexico,

The Mexican government has grant.
cd n subvention of $1,000 a round trip
to steamship line which will ply be.
tween Galveston, Tex. and points in
the state of Tabasco. Two trips a
month are to be made. The trans.
portation company agrees to cultivate
and develop the banana and other
tropical fruit trade, 1t being stated
that many Americans have also start
ed fruit culture on the banks OF Ia
bascan rivers.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-10
He Ventured to Squeeze II Gently

to turn loose this cannon when my
crew tried to murder me-
How awful" breathed the girl.
while her mother groaned in horror.
"Did-did you shoot anyone?"
Had to-" returned the captain.
briskly. 1t was their lives or mine,
You see"
Il had no idea such terrible things
happened on the lakes" said Miss
Bardell, thoughtfully Strange that
the papers never mention anything
| about It,"
Dead men tell no tales, and a cap.
tain's king on his ship" responded the
veracious MIR BoEgs Sides which
the owners are rich men with lots OF
| influence and whenever there's any
trouble ailoat they manage to keep 1t
hushed up, so that the public don't
get to hear of IT,"
But there's your mate" suggested
the girl. "He-hes such quiet.
good-looklng fellow. and not q bit
! like rufilan"
The captain eyed her suspiciously.
Looks amt everything" he com.
mented grumpily "Brennans as bad
as the rest. only he knows what to ex.
pect If he bats his eye at me-"
Miss BardeIl said no more but her
behavior to the mate that night was
extremely gracious and much to
Boggs' surprise she paced the deck
with the second in command for
nearly an hour, while the captain
glared wrathfully at them from his
! station on the bridge. The highly
gratified Mr.. Brennan was not uncon.
scious of the interest he had awak.
ened In the breast of his fair compan.
ion, and he improved the shining hour
by dwelling pathetically on the hard
fate of seamcn condemned to stand
the abuse of tyrannica CAPTAIN.
"A holy terror that's wot he is"
said the mate. There amt harder
man sailn' the lakes. wouldn't
have the weight on my conscience as
he's got--not for a whole fleet of
steamers, It's awful thing to have
human blood on your hands. And the
men amt to blame; there's not one
Of the crew that nd hurt n.y. But
he's got the ear of the owners and
they back him up In all his devil.
ments. Mebbe In too soft.hearted
for this life, though, and anyway
oughtnt to speak agIn him to You"
. 4
Miss Bardel
"Oh. well" said the artful mate.
hesitatingly, Il dunno. When q girls
in love with n man It amt exactly
right for another fellow to run him
down to her"
Has he been telling you that I'm in
love with him." inquired Miss Bar.
dell. with the dawnlng light OF battle
in her brown eyes.
Il didn't say so" returned the
mate.
But you meant 1t, though" said
the girl, sharply land just tell you
that I'm not. Horrid BEAST Why.
he's worse than an Uncle Tom slave
driver. ! wouldn't marry man like
him IL he was worth q million, after
the way I've seen him act on this
trip. What would he treat a wife
like?"
Il fancied ! heard him say you
was fond of heroes" remarked the de.
signing mate.
"Heroes!" repeated thu. girl, scorn.
fully. Il don't call It heroic to bully
a poor little cabin boy and torture
sick men. And the way he treats
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-10
a Good Turn,

Here, wake up" cried subbubs, ap
pearing on his porch in his pajamas
You've got a nerve to be sleeping In
our hammock"
"Nerve?" replied the hobo. sleepily.
why, I'm a benefactor: If 1t wasn't
fur me holdin dis hammock down de
mosquitoes would a lugged 1t of
long ago"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-10
SHE 6AMBooZLEs HIM.
a Remarkable Recovery.

Mrs. Caller-You surely don't al.
ways give your husband necktie on
his birthday?
Mrs. Athome-Yes, | do and the
poor dear doesn't even know It's the
same one each time.