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The San Francisco call., 1909-05-08

Try Murine Eye Remedy
For Red, Weak, Weary. Watery Eyes
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FOR FIFTY YEARS
WITH ONE HOUSE
Well Known CIubman Has
Served PARROT Family for
Half Century

Half century OF, service with one
house viii be completed May IA by L.
S. Pease, who was confidential agent
for the late John Parrott and who has
been manager. of the Parrott estate for
more than 25 years. Pease is a we'll
known clubman and prominent socially.
A Connecticut man, he came to Cali
fornia May IA, 1859 and the day after
his arrival entered the banking house
OF Parrott & Co. He remained with
the firm until it retired from business
in 1870 and was still retained in a con-
fidential capacity by John Parrott until
his death in 1884. Pease was then made
manager of Parrotts estate, which is
still in probate.
Friends of Pease are congratulating
him on his remarkable record and his
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ferred to goods that were en- route ana
could only be learned Of by examin-
ing the private manifest
Sol Goldberg admitted to Deputy Col
lector Farley that Baldwin had made
the proposal and had furnished the
firm with data taken from the mani
tests and pertaining to importations
for competing importers. He accepted
the information. according to his
statement. as Baldwin had informed him
it was common practice. Keil dis
claimed any knowledge of the trans
action. while George w Reed said that
If the business had been obtained in
the way Mattoon charged it had been
done without his consent or knowledge.
At the close of the investigation. Dep
uty Collector Farley decided to sus-
pend Baldwin.
This is the second time within five
months that Baldwin has been sus-
pended from the floor of the custom
house. and the action this time will
probably be final. Baldwin. who is
brother in law of Reed. was charged
few months ago with untruthfulness
while transacting brokerage business.
The charges were investigated by
Deputy Collector Farley and Baldwin
was found guilty. He was suspended
as a result of the findings but was
subsequently allowed the privileges OF
the floor
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WOMAN ROUS[D BY
HAND OF BURGLAR
Miss Mary Blaney Feels Chok-
ing Sensation and Raises
Eyes to Face of Robber


Miss Mary Blaney was awakened
from sound sleep in her room in the
Hotel Reich, Bush and Jones streets,
about 1 o'clock yesterday morning by
a choking sensation. On opening her
eyes she saw tall man leaning over
her with his hand pressed against her
throat. She succeeded in screaming
for help and the burglar escaped out of
window facing on Jones street. which
he had left open. and made his escape.
Detectives Wren and Riordan found
that the burglar had climbed a fence
from which he stepped to an awning
near the window of Miss Blaney's
room. thereby effecting an entrance.
Miss Blaney's description of the in
truder given was man about six feet
tall, rather long featured, with dark
mustache and wearing a dark gray suit
of clothes.
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TRAVELLING SALESMAN is
TAKEN TO THE CITY JAIL
Drummer for New York House
Arrested at the St. Francis

Gus NJ katz. travelling salesman, was
arrested at the st. Francis hotel yes
terday afternoon by Detectives Bailey
and Lambert on a complaint made by A
L. Hetterich. curio dealer, sos Wash
ington street, who charged him with
obtaining money by false pretenses.
Last October while Katz was travel
ing for Ye Old Novelty arts company
of Chicago he sold bill of goods to
Hetterich amounting to $50. He told
Hetterich that he wanted the money
for expenses and Hetterich gave him
a check for the amount. receiving
draft in exchange on his own bank
account. The draft was returned as
worthless. Meantime Katz had left
the city
Hetterich was on the lookout for
Katz's return and learned yesterday
morning that he was guest at the
St Francis hotel and promptly noti-
fed the police.
Katz arrived in this city May s. He
is now travelling for a New York
firm. 1t is his first visit to the st.
Francis hotel and the hotel manage
ment knows little of him.
Try Murine Eye Remedy
T-so.r. 4 w l.
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SNEAK THIEVES KEEP
UP TIRELESS INDUSTRY
Houses and Stores Looted by
the Busy Burglar

Burglars entered the residence of
Miss Mary T. Ryan, 749 Guerrero
street Thursday. and after ransackfng
the rooms sleft with jewelry and coin
valued at $50
ington was asieen in a room at T40
Lagun street yesterday morning a
burglar stole $50 from his pockets.
ward Herst's barber shop at 1515A
Eliis street was entered early yester-
day morning and looted of all the
stock and SO in coin
Jewelry Of the value of $3.50 was
slolen from Mrs. A. Donohues resi-
dence, 953 Leavenworth street.
Pickpockets relieved Mrs E. Miller,
.o95 Bryant street. of a purse contain
ing S2b:25 at Market and Eighth
streets, Thursday afternoon. and Ed
ward Anderson. Hotel Wayne, of gold
Watch IN Columbia square.
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- All this week the Oakland traction eompn has had big
will be regularly BERKELEY HEIGHTS
Berkeley oun tina awrhn
will be BERKELEY
YOU should carsp
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of the
and beautiful
wt onsten
We
it
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Five New Houses in Berkeley Heights


And
so much t profit
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GIVES GROC[RS
SECRETS FROM
CUSTOM HOUSE
Broker Baldwin Suspended for
the Misuse of Official
information
Supplies Clients With Data to
Give Advantage Over
Competitors

Charged with furnishing Goldberg,
Bowen & Co. with secret infor-
nation from the records OF the Gus
tom house. Herbert Baldwin, clerk
employed by the custom brokerage
frn Of Reed d ST John. was yesterday
suspended from the floor Of the Gus
tom house by Deputy Collector of Gus
toms Newton Farley. To secure the
brokerage business of the grocers, ac-
eording TO Deputy Collector Farley.
Baldwin promised to furnish them with
data from the custom manifest that
would enable the frm to under buy and
sell their competitors on Foreign goods.
During The investigation. which was
held al the custom house, Sol Gold
berg. vice president of the grocery
nrm. Hugo ID. KeH. a member of the
firm. George ". Reed. Of the broker
age firm OF Reed 4 St John, Baldwin
ana numerous custom brokerage clerks,
were called and examined The
charges had been preferred against
Baldwin by Joseph MattOon. the Oldest
broker on the floor who had for years
handled the business of the grocers.
when Mattoon lost the business he
made inquiry that brought to light the
promises made by Baldwin He imme-
diatelv reported the matter TO Col
lector Of the Port Fred StraJton. who
detailed Deputy Collector Farley TO
make thorough investigation OF the
case
PROPOSAL ADMITTED
Baldwin was first examined and ad-
mitted to Deputy Collector Farley
THAT he had made the proposal. He eX-
Cused his actions by stating that it
was a common practice among the
brokers on the floor to furnish their
clients with secret information OBJ
tained from the records. In view of
this sweeping charge. Deputy Collector
Farley examined George ShepstOn Of
SWayne. Hoyt & Co. John Boden
OF B0den & Co. and Pasquel
Musang of HOhWiesner q CO.
These men all denied that il was Gus
t0mary for brokers to furnish their
clients with custom records. Baldwin
was recalled, but denied his first ad-
mission In the two statements MADE
10y Baldwin he convicted himself, be-
cause in his first statement he re-
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hale and hearty vigor He says ne VIII
continue in the administration OF the
estate oil the employer TO whom ne was
loyal so long. and boasts that he has
many more years of service yet to give
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rake southern Pacific Key Route trains
to Berkeley station. Automohiles. vim tal.
YOU 70 BEtsk ELEY HEIGHTS from our ONCE
opposite Berkeley Station: or take .NOFsrr4
HItAE cars direct 10 BERKELEY HEIGHTS
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the
o o downs
the manm
An mestm in
i means
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Berkeley a City of Splendid Future

The California
nen
profitable ralest in
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To visit SAN FRANCISCO

Without seeing the Diamond Palace
would be like visiting Europe without
seeing Paris. 1t is the most beautiful
jewelry store in the world. Visitors
welcome. 900 Van Ness av. near Ellis
A. Andrews, proprietor
The Marshall republican., 1909-11-05
5 COUNTY NEWS
NEW FRANKFORT

Frank Thierfelder Of Moberly
and Fred zimmerman OF Forrest
Green enjoyed a few days hunt on
Saline side.
A Protracted meeting began
here Monday evening and will con-
tinue ten days or more. Rev. Tobias
of Kansas City is conducting the
same. Every one is invited.
Miss Genevieve Winston returned
Thursday from an extended visit in
Fayette, Roanoke and Sedalia.
Mrs. Geo. Hains returned home
Saturday from a weeks visit at
Malta Bend and Mt. Leonard.
Mrs. Louis Reisacher left Mon
day for Kansas City to visit rela-
tives.
Reidenbach Bros. sold a bunch OF
hogs to Warner OF Slater.
The Marshall republican., 1909-11-05
NELSON

Mrs. b. F. Helms OF Ionia, Mo-, is
here on a visit to her sister Mrs.
j. w. Cordry.
Virgil Canada and Miss Ryle
Wing spent Sunday in the country
with Frank Mari and sister Miss
Emma.
Tom Stookey and Miss Lerline
Thorp spent Sunday in Nelson with
the Misses Bells.
c. b. Johnston of Marshall was
calling on his best girl here Sun
day.
L. E. Dotson and wife returned 20
Marshall Sunday after spending a
few days with j. w. Cordry.
Louis Feis spent Sunday here in
the interest of his store.
j. NJ. Morris spent Sunday in Mar
shall with his daughter who is at
tending school there.
Miss Lula Thorp was a guest Sun
day of Miss Edna Collins it being
her birthday.
Mrs. Charley Neimier OF Harde-
man was in town Tuesday trading
at the store of Louis Feis, her
daughter Miss Annie was married
hast Wednesday and is now on her
wedding tour and will be rendered
a grand reception by her parents
next Friday at her home at Harde-
man.
Miss Annie Townsend spent Sun
day night in the county with Mrs.
T. w. MARI.
Horace Hutchinson of Lamine was
here Sunday calling on the fair sex.
w. H. Wolfskill and wife and the
latter's sister, Miss Lyons attended
the tacky party in the country on
Saturday night at the home of Mrs
Powell.
We have a new photographer in
our town. Come in and take a view
Of his work as it is excellent and he
is being well patronized.
Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Staples and
Miss Annie Townsend spent Sun
day in the country at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Bagnell.
W. H. Higginbotham and c. B.
Davis made a business trip to Mar
shall Tuesday.
Clarence Thomas ana wife were
trading in town Tuesday.
Mrs. Ellis and daughter of Mexi-
co, Mo-, returned home Saturday
after spending several days at the
home of her sister Mrs. j. T. Cole
man.
H. H. Coburn has resigned his
position as cashier of the new
Farmers Stock Bank and we are
sorry to say. We learn this estim-
able family is thinking of leaving
our town. We wish him success:
wherever he goes.
f. M. Marshall and family spent
Sunday with Howard Smith an;
wife.
j. C. Higginbotham was up Sun
day to visit homefolks.
The Marshall republican., 1909-11-05

ing in Miami for a few days will
return to her home.
Mrs. Robert Parrish is visiting
her sons Carl and Emmett al Nor
borne.
Miss Lizzie Casebolt has gone to
be present at the marriage of her
cousin Miss Edith Hill az Lamine,
Mo.
A. s. Taylor and daughter, Mrs.
Geo Wilson and little Emily VIII
son are expected here this week on
an extended visit.
Mrs. H. D. Grady is looking for
her friend Mrs. Piper to arrive from
St. Louis this week enroute to her
home in California.
Miss Lottie Armentrout was a
pleasant visitor al the home OF Mrs
Bette Hammers lasr Sunday.
Mrs. John Smelling very charm
ingly entertained her S. S. class on
Friday night.
Miss Irmin Taylor and MissMame
Grady gave a Halloween party to
their Sunday School classes at the
beautiful home of Miss Taylor on
last Saturday night. Many wild
creatures, and frightful ghosts and
witches were present and kept the
children in a wild kind OF pleasure
and fright, too, as the ghosts and
witches we're so natural. A three
course lunch was served, pumpkin
pie, ginger cake, cider and all kinds
OF autumn goodies e served as
we'll as many more dainty articles
of food. After having such a long
round of pleasure and excitement
many of the guests felt "shaky'
about departing for their homes
"in the dark"
The Marshall republican., 1909-11-05

new concrete porch and cistern
platform.
Mrs. Victoria Audsley left Sun
day for Kansas City where she
will take treatment for rheuma-
tism.
Chas. Peal and family of Slater
spent a few days the first of the
week with j. S. Johnson and fam
lily.
Rasy Norvell and family Sunday
ed with Lloyd Kempers.
Miss Lizzie Thesis spent a few
days the past week with her sister
Mrs. Jos. Herman.
Oscar Heying and wife of Miami
visited Walter Crane and family
Sunday.
Amos Singleton and family left
the first of the week for their flu
ture home in California, where they
are going for the benefit of Mrs.
Singleton's health. The commun-
ity regrets the loss OF this familt.
The shoe-box supper at the
Hupp's school Friday night was
we'll attended and the proceeds
amounted to $3.50.
Frank Gadberry and family OF
Ayres visited relatives in u To-
calty Sunday.
Miss Rider OF near Bosworth is
visiting her cousin Mrs. Frank
Pinkard at present.
Jos. and Herb Hermann spent
the last part OF the week hunting
in Charlton county.
Ask Lloyd Kemper and Elliott
Brown when they r going to
spend a night out coon hunting
! and roasting again.
VIM. Gauldin and wife and Johr
| Gauldin and family of near Frank.
! fort spent Sunday with Prof. P. G
Sullivan and family.
/ The members of the Harmony
church wish to announce a shoe
box supper at the church Satur'
day might Nov. 9th. for the bene'
fit of the church. Everyone in
vited to attend this supper.
The Marshall republican., 1909-11-05
NEW HOME

We are having some rain at this
writing.
Mrs. Willis Lemon is on the sick
hist this week.
There were several from here at
tended the social given by Miss
Frances Reager OF Elmwood on
Saturday might and all report a
nice time.
Mrs. A.. X. Lemon spent severa
days hast week with ID. Lemons ana
family.
Miss Frances Reager spent FRI
day night and Saturday with the
Misses Harris.
r. E. Kuntz had n very pleasant
surprise on Wednesday night Oct,
27th as 1t was his 81 birthday. His
wife gave an elaborate supper con-
sisting of every thing which was
nice to eat. There were about 81
OF his friends present and all en-
ioyed themselves and departed al
a late hour wishing him many
happy returns OF the day.
ID. M. Harris went to Sedalia Fri
day to see his son Lester Harris
who is sick with typhoid fever
He returned Sunday evening ano
reports him slowly improving.
Jake Hartman is on the sick hist
Mr. and Mrs. William McVey lef'
Sunday for Laclede county where
they will visit his parents for q
few days.
Mrs. Willis Mckinney and daugh'
aytqy, Miss Ethel were shopping II
Sweet Springs Monday.
The Marshall republican., 1909-11-05
BLACKBURN

Mr.. and Mrs. Hit have gone to
Illinois on a visit.
Mrs. HeysseL of jamestown, Wis
tied her son, DR.. It. A. Heyssel last
week.
The Christian church is having a
protracted meeting this week.
Mrs. Cooper, of Odessa, is Wis
lting her father, NJ. X. Lizard, this
week.
Miss Dixie Corder has a new
piano.
Blackburn is receiving a new IVA
ter tank at the c. & A. depot.
The Marshall republican., 1909-11-05
OAK RIDGE

Here we are after a long absence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Fritz and tam
lily, also Miss Lena Dee OF Black
water were in this vicinity Satur-
day and Sunday.
r. L. McClain was trading in
Gillian Saturday.
Frank johnson and wife of Har-
deman are visiting R. w. Taylor.
j. A. Gibson one of Hardemans
young men was seen on the Ridge
with his best girl last week.
T. F. Hayes was calling on his
best girl Sunday.
The boys on the Ridge had quite
a time Halloween night. Quite a
crowd gathered at the home OF r.
Johnson's and all bad a nice time.
Miss Lena Dee who is staying
in Blackwater was at home Satur-
day and Sunday. Miss Lena says
there is no place like Cooper coun-
ty.
Mrs. Pen Duncan is better at this
writing.
r. r. Hayes and Miss Lena Dee
attended preaching at the creek
Saturday night.
Tony Giger one Of Saline Valleys
sports was calling on TIE fair sex
Saturday night.
The Marshall republican., 1909-11-05

Of Mrs. J.. s.. Harrison Wednesday.
John Cook and family of the Mt.
Zion neighborhood and Robert
White and family were Sunday Wis
TORS at C. L. Chappell.
Arthur Cox and family visited
Walter Mayse and family Sunday.
Jas. Dickerson and wife visited
Richard Mayse and family Thurs
day.
Miss Lillian Wood OF Napton, was
the guest of Mrs. w. E. Cox several
days last week.
T. NJ. higgins has sold his farm
to Ives Algur OF near Sweet Spring
at 500 per acre.
The Marshall republican., 1909-11-05

Chas. Taylor moved his saw mill
to Gillian where we all wish him
a good success.
Mrs. B. H. Davis of Saline VAL
ley who has been sick for several
weeks is reported better at this
writing.
Miss Zula Colt of Slater visited
homefolks Sunday.
The Marshall republican., 1909-11-05
Shoe-Box Supper

There will be a shoe-box supper
at the Mt. Zion School house about
s1-2 miles southeast of Elmwood,
Tuesday night Nov. 9, for the
purpose OF raising money to buy a
new dictionary for the school.
Everybody invited to come, Col.J
w. Forbes will auction the boxes.
Dollie M. Harris, Teacher.
The Marshall republican., 1909-11-05
Uncalled For Letters

Remaining in the postoffice at
Marshall, Mo, on November 8, 1909.
If not called for in fifteen days
will be sent to the dead letter Of
flee at Washington, d. c.
Misses Denzel Clapp, Mabelle
Long, Bessie Moore, frankie Noun
Katie Williams.
Mesdames T. 1. Curtis, NJ. j. Ed
son.
F. D. Alexander, Mr.. Crews, H.
England, John c. Force, Fred Moor
Herman Morriss, Charley Rogers.
L. W. VanDyke, p. NJ.
The Marshall republican., 1909-11-05
ANTIOCH

Mrs. Anna Dickerson visited rel
tives in Sweet Springs several days
last week.
s. 2. Frieben and family were the
guests Of. MIR, Haggard and family
OF Tedieville several days last week
Mrs. Frances Hall was the guest
The Marshall republican., 1909-11-05
MIAMI

On last Friday night there was
a most enjoyable pie supper at
the Wheeler school house. Miss
Carrie Winning is the teacher. A
very large crowd was present and
about forty dollars were taken in
for the benefit of her school Ii
brary.
Percy and Frank Purcell OF Kan
sas City are in Miami for a few
days the guests of their uncles,
John and Jas. Walden. Tom Pur-
cell their oldest brother is making
quite a as a Methodist
minister in Kansas City.
Ebert Casebolt OF Kansas City,
is in Miami visiting his uncles, AL
Ayres, John Roe, Rufus Haynie and
many other relatives.
Miss Alice Foster and Raymond
and Virgil Edmonds made a fly
ing trip to Marshall Friday.
: j. L. Lynch our county superin-
tendent visited several OF the
schools around Miami the latter
part Of the week and was we'll sat
isfied with the progress of pupils
and management OF teachers.
Chas. Davis and VIM. Vaughn
came over from Marshall last Thurs
day in an auto and remained until
Friday night. Mrs. John Kiefer re-
turned with them for a visit to heI
Marshall relatives.
Mrs. Jno. Walden and daughter
Mrs. Jno. Sibley, made a shopping
visit to the county seat last Fri
day.
Rev. aison, our Presbyterian mir
lister preached to a large congre-
cation at our church Sunday. W.
hear many regrets from church 60
ing people, because no ser
vices are held at night any
more in our splendid new church.
Last Saturday night the Spirits
of Halloween got unusually saucy
and instead OF waving their wand'
OF good or bad and telling for
tunes etc. in the sly, mute way
they began to show fight toward,
the "men OF dusky shade" giving
one a blacker eye than he alread!
had, and cheated our dentist ou
OF several dollars by planting hi
"magic wand" upon the jaw o
another "colored gemman" ant
loosened several teeth all at once
City Marshall, Ulrey, at length
"broke the spell" and will he'll
tell the rest OF their fortunes thi
week. These parties had better lie
, the "spirits" alone after this.
The report is abroad that ou
s,hvery man Joe Hightower has sol
his livery barn also his residenc
; to Oscar Chilcott for $1,000.
Mrs. H. d. Grady and Mrs. G. 2
Taylor are entertaining their siste
Mrs. Mitchell OF Los Angles Ca
( Mrs. Mitchell has been co the Ger
ltenniai at Pittsburg and after visit
The Marshall republican., 1909-11-05
DAVIS DISTRICT

The proceeds of the shoe-box
social at the school house last Wed
nesday night amounted to S27,4o
which viii be used for making a
The Marshall republican., 1909-11-05

E. B. Gilless & Son, OF S.eelville
Mo-, are erecting a nice six-room
residence for ]. b. Perriguey north
of Grand Pass. Mr.. Perriguey and
family have just moved 20 Saline
and are for che present stopping
with their neighbor-P.H. R.chart.
The Marshall republican., 1909-11-05
WOODSOE

w. S. Pyle and son, Marshall,
drove some fine fat cattle to Mar
shall for shipment Monday.
Miss Frances Scott spent the
night with her brother, j. j Scott
jr. Tuesday.
We are glad to know that c. c.
Campbell is able TO drive out after
a protracted spell OF typhoid fever.
w. M. Field sold n fine drove
Of sheep Monday.
The shoe box party at Woodson
school house came off with great
success. A large crowd and eigh-
teen dollars made.
Mrs. Robert Edmonds and daugh
ter, Miss Mary, called at Mrs. ]. J,
Scott Sr. Saturday.
b. r. johnson, one OF Sweet
Springs prominent farmers wa'
i ha~a oo lhaxoinaaa Gatnrda~ 81
Arizona republican., 1909-08-26

big men of the street would immedi- ateIy use the resources at their com mand to prevent the news from having any serious effect on values. And yet speculation in Wall street is regarded as a serious business.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-26

The republican is the omy newspaper fin Arizona holding two certificates of circulation from the above Association, and bases all advertising contracts thereon. The average circulation, per day, thus certified to Is: From Oct l, 1906, to March 31,
 lSUl -....s... ..... .eZSo From Jan. 1, 1908, to Feb. 8,
 These figures represent a larger circu- htiOn than that of all other Phoenix dailies combined. and is the largest in Arizona by more than 20O0. The Re- publican is the only Arizona newspaper that makes public it's circulation as cer- tified to by the Association of American Advertisers, which is the only recognized authority in the United States.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-26
WILL INSIST
 ON POSTAL SAVINGS BANK
Will Dwell Strongly on That Subject
 in His Message.

Beverly. Aug. 15.-President Taft indicated in talks to callers today that in his message to congress in Decem- Der he will strongly urge the early es- tablishment by a postal savings bank system. He will ask that the repub- lican platform declaration favOring them be fulfilled as speedily as pos sib1e
 MT. Taft believes that several hun dred millions would De placed at the governments disposal through postal banks. By placing the interest at less than two per cent MT. Taft believes no harm would be done ordinary com mercial banks.
Arizona republican., 1909-08-26

like an old darky I know, who recently lost his wife, a native of Birmingham, Ala.
 The day after, during the course of his arrangement for the funeral, Sam went to the railway station and inquired of the agent the price of a round trip ticket to Birmingham and also a round trip ticket for the corpse.
 You'll need a round-trip ticket for yourself, said the agent, but you'H want a ticket only one way for the -corpse.'
 LOOK heah, said Sam, knows twhat Ise about, and l knows what l wants. Nah wife has a hundr'd kin folks at Birmin'm and dey all wants to see her befO' she's buried. Ise fingered it out dat at'll be more eco- nomilIul foh me to take her to Bir- min'm and back agin dan it'll be to feed for a week the passel of niggers from Alabamy dat'I come to de funeral!' '"-September Young's Mag aZine