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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-10-05
SILVER SERVICE FOR WARSHlF
Gift From the State Presented to Bat,
tleship Minnesota.

New York, Oct. 5.--A $4,000 silver
service and stand Of colors were
presented to the battleship Minnesota
here. The silver service was the gift
of the state whose name the warship
bears and the flage came from Mime.
sofa school children. each child hav-
ing given / cent for the purpose. Five
hundred invitations for the event had
been issued to residents Of Mime.
sofa. The Official representatives OF
the commonwealth were Commission
ers A. H. Stem, J. Harry Lewis and
%. C. Calhoun
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-10-05
LARCENY OF BIG sUMALLEGEl
Members Of Failed Brokerage Firm
Under Arrest.

Boston, Oct. 5.--The affairs of the
failed Boston brokerage firm of Sc
derQuist. Barry & Co. were trans
ferred from the civil to the criminal
courts when Arthur B. Sederquist and
John 3. Barry, members Of the firm.
were arrested on secret indictment
charging them jointly with the lar
ceny of $120,000.
The Indictment contains 120 counts,
alleging larceny Of 100000 from a
number of persons. including l.. M.
Bingford an Alexander Green. In cen
nection with stock brokerage trans.
actions after May last
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-10-05
INJUNCTION AGAINST MERGER
Stockholders Of Telephone Company
Appeal to the Courts.

Des Moines, Oct. 5.--Minority stock
holders of the Mutual Telephone COM
pany of Des Moines, an independent
concern, obtained an injunction pre-
venting the Bell interests from taking
over the Independent line. Recently
the Iowa Bell Telephone company pur-
chased the majority stock Of the in
dependent company, expecting to ef-
feet q sacrger. The petition declares
that the proposed merger Is for the
purpose Of creating monopoly.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-10-05
sPANiARDs REPULsE MooRs
Tribssmcn- Make Feeble Attack on
Enemy's Position.

Melilla, Oct. 5.--Fifteen hundred
Moors appeared on the heights of
dispersed by the Spanish artillery
The Moors also made a feeble attack
on the Spanish position at Nador, but
were repulsed.
No further information has been re-
ceived here of the outcome of the
offensive movements undertaken by
General Marina, commander Of the
Spanish forces.
Natives coming into Melilla report
that the capture by the Spaniards of
Zeulan, the sacred city of the Riffs,
has aroused the tribes In the hinter-
land, who are flocking to Join Harka,
the Rin leader.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-10-05
MEARsT NAY Be IN FIGHT
Being 0roomsd for MayoraIty candi.
date IN 0reater New York.

New York, Oct. 5.-After confer
enos with William, Randolph Hearst
Charles r. Gehring. chairman Of the
New York county committee OF the
Independence league, announced that
II H. not improbable that the founder
Of the league will enter the mayoralty
1lght ut the head Of an independent
ticket. Mr.. Gsnring would not make
Z definite statement. but implied that
Mr.. Hearst: has signified his willing
ness to eater the field again this year
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-10-05
University Railroad Course.

Ann Arbor, Mich, Oct. 5.---A four
years course in railroad administra-
tion for students aiming to fit them
selves for railroad positions or to be
statisticinns of the government rail-
way commissions and like bureaus
has been established at the Univer-
sity Of Michigan.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-10-05
Child Dying Of Peliasra.

Danyille. H., Oct 5.-A young son
Of Clarence Ellis at Homer, near here.
is dying Of pellagra. The child has
been unconscious $50 hours and ply
sicians say 1t can live only few
hours more. Poisoned milk is said to
have caused the child's illness. Al
Clifford there are several other cases
Of pellagyA
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-10-05

New York, Oct 5.-The American
Ice company, through It's counsel. en-
tered pleas of not guilty to four in
dictments charging the company with
operating as monopoly In restraint
OF trade. The arrslgnment was be-
fore Judge Wheeler q the state ~
nnnme oouyk
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1909-10-05
VIEWS NATURES
BEAUTY REGION
President Passes Through
California Show Places.
MT. SHASTA AT DAYLIGHT

Gets Glimpse of Snow Clad Peak
Through the Early Morning Msts
Shortly After He Awoke--ls Wei.
coined by Governor Gillette and
Committee of Business Men From
the Bay Cities.
San Francisco, Oct. 5.-President
Taft awoke in California to find his
train speeding southwark through a
region whose beauty eclipsed any set
ting of nature thus far On his journey
on to the left Mount Shasta was seen
cleaning through the early morning
mists, its snowy clad summit rosy
with promise of perfect day. Even
in the early morning hours the whole
countryside was focused on the presi
dents train and every station plat,
form was crowded with farmers and
their families.
The first stop of Importance was at
Redding, where three minutes was
given to attach the special car bear
ing Governor Gillett and the commit
tee of twenty business men from the
Bay cities, who welcomed the presi
dent while he was addressing the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-26
CHRISTEN POPULAR GENER-
AL AGENT BECAUSE OF HIS
CONSISTENT BOOSTING.

Robert Lee, Tacoma general
agent for the Hartman lines, re-
turned Saturday, after IL days
spent I'm viewing the sights s.of
Alaska and boosting for Tacoma.
Before leaving Mr.. Lee provided
himself with a choice assortment
|of Tacoma literature and while
away he talked so much about
this city that he was christened
Tacoma" and by that name he
was known to every man and
woman in the excursion party OF
|216.
"It is grand "trip" said Mr..
Lee today, land I shall always
make an effort to persuade every
|person who comes into this office
to visit Alaska. We made the
"trip on the City of Seattle and
Captain O'Brien was interchangeable
in his efforts to have us all enjoy
Yourselves and see everything
worth seeing. Before leaving the
vessel we presented Captain
O'Brien with appropriate resolu-
tions and a handsome testimonial
In appreciation of his efforts.
1--WE saw so many wonderful
things that 1t would take me a
week to tell you all about them.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-26

WHEAT.

WHEAT.
Prices offered by millers for
wheat: Club. 81; biuestem. s1.o5;
LIVESTOCK.
Prices offered by packing houses
for livestock: Steers. choice, SC;
common, 4Mc; choice cows, tc;
common, 8hc; choice heifers.
4hc; common, ~ to &c. Hogs.
|S1sc. Sheep-Ewes, &c; wethers.
|4hc; lambs. 51kc.
FRESH FRUIT.
Apples-Yakima, s1.75 and
$2.75; home grown. 81 and $1.25;
California, $50.
Bananas-5c lb.
Blackberries-$2 crate.
Observation-Disclosures, 81 and
$1.25; home grown, 25c and
1925.
Cantaloupes--$S and 1926.
Currants-S1.50.
Gooseberries-7c lb.
Grapes--Malaga, $3.50 Dbl.
Honey-Yakima, So case.
Lemons-Fancy Lifonera, So;
choice, $3.50.
Logan Berries-$1.50 crate.
Oranges--vaiencias, fancy, So;
choice, $2.T5. -
MISREPRESENTATION, So doz.
Pears--Bartlett, 81.
Peaches-S0c and 81.
Plums-$1 and $1.25.
Raspberries-$1.5
Strawberries-Loc SO to
$3.50.
Watermelons-1A &c.
FRESH VEGETABLES.
Beets-New, zoe doz.
Beans-String, Sc: wax, SC.
CVauliflower-$3 crate.
Cabbage, l Nc lib.
Carrots-New, zoe doz.; 50 SIX.
Cucumbers-75c and 81 doz. !;
California. zoe and 40c doz.
Green Peas-2c and Sc Id.
'Garlic-Sc lib.
| Lima Beans-Green, 10c.
| Lettuce-$1.75 and $2crate;
head, zoe doz.
Onions-Yelow, $3.50; Ca1ifor-
mia red, 81.
| Parsley-20c dog.
| Ecppcfs--0TeeH, $o.HO CTdte.
/ Potatoes-Yakima, new, Sits
cwt.; new California, &c; home
lgrown, &c.
L Radishes-20c.
/ Rhubarb-1h c and &c.
Rutabagas-$2.25 SIX.
Spinach-3c lib.
| Tomatoes-Mississippi, 81; Cal
Ifornia S1.25 80 lbs.
/ Turnips-20c doz.; $2.35 SIX.
BUTTER, EGGS, CHEESE.
j INSTRUMENTATION, soc; fresh
Eastern, so; Oregon, 29c.
Eggs-Washington ranch, can.
ldled, SOC; Oregon, zee; Eastern
l28c.
MEATS AND POULTRY.
Fresh Meats--Cow beef, 7kt
Isteer beef, SIC; wethers, &c;
Ispring lamb, 12c; ewes, SC; pork
lie; trimmed, lac; shoats, $2.5(
Ito So; veal, dressed. to Toe.
i Poultry-Turkeys, live, zoe;
dressed, 22c; spring chickens
dressed, zoe; hens, dressed, 1Sc;
ducks, live. lie; hens, live, lie;
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-26
LEE COMES BACK WITH
A NEW NAME; ITS TACOMA

In the party was Bishop Eugene r.
Hendrix of the Nj. II. church do
cese. having headquarters in Kan
sas City. He spent great part
of his life in missionary work that
took him to various parts of the
world. He has visited Europe
and seen the Alps and other inter-
esting sights, but In all his travels
he AYERS that he never saw any
thing to compare Swith Alaska
scenery.
There is a guide at the Tread
well mines who Is something of
humorist. Before going through
the stamp mills he asked us as a
favor not to speak to the en-
ployes, as 1t interfered with their
work. When we got IN there
where 700 stamps were crushing
ore We could not even hear our
selves think, to say nothing OF
speaking.
1.-THE City of Seattle called at
Port Rupert. B. c., the Western
terminus of the Grand Trunk Pa
cific railway, both going and re-
turning. There is a big boom go
ing ON there and lots are selling
for fabulous rices.
IAN interesting feature of the
trip was a journey over the rail-
road from Skagway to Whitehorse.
There is magnificent scenery along
the line"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-26
T.. Steinbach


Two lots South l st, 25 feet from
corner of Seventh; both streets
paved. $4,000 cash will handle this
beautiful apartment house site, 50x
One lot at Bismarck, 50x1O0, on
South 64th st. and near depot, a
great buy for home or speculation
$3.50 only, half cash.
lots at Orting, in fruit, fine
home, town of exceptional prospect;
$500, half cash.
l acre in North End, Puget Sound
Homestead Association tracts; only
$500, half cash.
lots on North I St, block from
park. pays more than per cent.
on purchase price. taxes. water and
insurance; $4,000 will handle IL.
lots on South G., with house
renting at $40; street paved; $2,-
500 will handle ii.
Fine speculation on ID st. business
property, lowe rside, between 18th
and 13th. 1t only takes $4,000 TO
handle this; per cent on balance;
rent 1882 per year.
A beautiful home on North Pros
pect between X and Point car, 2
lots; substantial Groom house, east
front; everything god; $1,000 cash,
balance long time.
z lots, North Fife ST, between
21st and 23rd. at $1,700, with half
cash; the best buy in the North
1913 A Street. to p. m.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-26
LEGAL NOTICE

No. 6033
In the Superior Court of Pierce
County, Washington.
In the Matter of the Estate of
George w. Driver, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned Administrative of the
estate of George w. Driver, de-
ceased. that will sell all me right
title and interest of the said George
w. Driver in Lots s. 6, z. 8, 8 and
10. in Block 3210. in the City of Ia
coma, Pierce County, Washington,
appraised at $4,000 for the fee SIM
pie; or the South Half of the North
west Quarter of Section 22 Township
10 North, Range East, in said
county, appraised at $4,000 for the
fee simple, at private sale in the
manner provided by law.
Said sale will be made upon sealed
written bids on and after July 80,
1909; said bids to be left at the Of
flee of T. l.. Stiles. 507 Equitable
Building. Tacoma, Washa at any
time after the first publication of
this notice on July %, 1909.
MAZDA +. JACKSON,
Administrators.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-26

AREAL -SNAP-Five room, we'll
built cottage, two bedrooms, parlor,
dining room and kitchen, large re-
a comfortable home; on two nice
terraced lots; best part South End.
OWNER, 5219 South *, or phone
A4981. Terms $500 cash, or $3.50
down and $3.50 in six months. See
1T means buy 1t.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-26
S12 an Acre

800 acres of the best fruit land
district. This land will raise just
as good fruit and garden truck as
any in the state. We are author
lied to sell this In any quantity
from ten acres up to the entire
piece. Let us tell you more about
HOLT BROTHERS
Phone A4542 20S Eouitable Bldg
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-26
SO. X ST. CAR LONE.

Large Six-Roonu Home, $1,150.
This property fares the car. and
is located near South 23rd and
NJ sts.; plumbing is In and street
improvements are paid. This
price speaks for itself. Cash only,
as owner needs money badly.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-26
Prosser Orchard Trade

s acres in young apple orchard.
v miles from Prosser; good house;
chickens; household furniture; ev-
erything goes for $1,000. in trade
for Tacoma property. Above includes
water right.
For reasons of health, owners are
compelled to be on the Sound.
A. II. BARNHIsEL COMPANY
952h Pacific Ave. M. 72oo
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-26
40 Acres $1050
$3.50 Cash Takes II

A chance to get a great piece
of fruit land on your own terms.
on the mainland southwest of Gig
Harbor. Fast growing fruit and
dairy community, where land yalnes
will double.
4. n. BaRNHIsEL COMPANY
9s2h Pac. Ave. N. 72o0. Afso5.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-26
FOR THE RAILROAD MAN.
Wright Ave. bungalow, 81, 900.

New plastered five-room home.
concrete foundation, fine view of
city and Sound from Mckinley
hill. All Improvement paid.
Your own terms on this close-in
property.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-26
REAL.
ESTATE

Attentions Snap Hunter, Here's
what you've been looking for.
Three swell lots, all in fruit and
berries. with a good 4-room house.
large closets and pantry, city wa
ter, woodshed: located on So NJ st.
on the SO. Tacoma car line; 10
service. owner must raise
some money and will sacrifice for
quick sale. Price only $1,000; $500
cash. balance $40 per month. IT'S
worth $500 more
CURTIS & LINDLEY,
6OT Bernice Bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-26
JESSE o. THOMAS, JR.
5 LOTS. 4 ROOMS. s1.575
1905 A st.

D LOTS, 4 ROOMS, $I,O75
Snap, near South 50th and Aso-
tin sts., lots above grade, in Gull
tivation, with street improvements
paid; good house. Developments
in this neighborhood not yet made
public. Guarantee this specula-
ton.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-26
NO. END RuNGALow. 81. $50.

Two full lots in lawn. new plas-
tered house, close to North 34th
and Cheyenne sts.; only $500 cash
required. Lots lie fine. with ex-
cellent view. The price is way
below cost.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-26
A LOTS. 7-ROoM BUNGALOW
Close to AIki Station.

This owner must raise some
money and has offered his new
and four corner lots At
a remarkably low figure. House
has two large porches. built to
catch the sunshine; lots in cuiti-
walton. Part cash, IN years on
the balance.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-26
Milwaukee
Depot

The removal of the Tacoma East
ern and the, Tacoma Eastern and
Milwaukee depot from goth and a
TO 25th and A streets makes the
lots on 25th In that vicinity good
for retail or wholesale business.
Two lots nearly opposite the station
are particularly well adapted to
business; can be had for
$500 0eaeh upon reasonable terms.
These are the choicest inside lots
on the street.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-26
FINE SIXTH AVE. BUY.

. Rms, 2 Lots, $1,000, $3.50 Cash.
Good house, with chicken
houses and yard, one block from
car, near North 7th and Warner
SITS. Best West End investment.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-26

I AM LEAVING TOWN AMI
tile land. close to car line and sc
fare, near Regents Park. for 5000
$25 cash and $40 per month. Cal
and see us at once. 401 Berlin Bldg
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-26

SIR. HOUSE, LOT WORTH s1100
Easy walking distance on So.
Yakima. In No. 1 repair. Rented
STEADY for $12. Price for immediate
sale, $1500i $500 cash. Shown only
on our order.
CURTIS q LINDLEY
M. 5S15. 607 Bernice Bldg
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-26
JUST WHAT YOU ARE
LOOKING FOR

Would you like personal inter-
views with several parties who
are DESTROYS of securing a choice
timber claim or homestead, both
suitable for agricultural purposes
of all kinds. Timber claims
cruised from four to eight million
feet. Once again. opportunity
knocks at your door. Come in
and see us, while the cruiser Is
here. To-day is your chance, to-
morrow may not be. Dept. L. 613-
Ga Provident Bldg. Tacoma. Wn.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-26
MONEY TO LOAN

MONEY TO LOAN
We have. $500 to loan on inside
Tacoma property.
McCOLLEY & HALL,
107 California Bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-26
FOR RENT-HoTELs.
HELP WANTED

Make money corresponding for
newspapers Particulars for stamp
Press Syndicate. Ten, Middleport,
N. Y. =
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-26
sNAP IN LOTS. M,KrNLEY PIX.

Two fine building lots, above
grade, east front. street improve
|ments in: located close to Division.
Lane, on East K st.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-26
TIMES CLASSIFIED
ADVERTISEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENT

DO you want to make your savings
earn more each year? You can
get In on the ground floor with rep
utable local business men in Ia
coma enterprise; nothing new but
enlargement of a well established
business that has always paid 40
per cent on the capital. For fur
Their information address Box 90 in
care Times.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-26
HELP wANTrD--MAI.E

WANTED-MAN TO SHOW PROP
erty, experience unnecessarily can
make 600 to $500 per month. Cali
at 408 Provfdent Bldg.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-05-28

''Oh. yes, 1 do" Douglas answered
quickly. II was Ill a while ago myself.
/ had to be in bed day after day, think
ing of dozens Of things that I ought to
be doing"
"Was you ever foored?" Polly asked
with a touch of unbelief as she studied
the fine, healthy physique at the side
of her bed.
Deed, he was, chile" Mandy cried,
feeling that her opportunity had now
arrived, IAN l. had the wors' time
a-keepin' him in bed. He act jes' like
you did"
did heT" Polly vas delighted to
find that the pastor had "nothip,. on
her." as she would have put it.
You ought to have heard him."
continued Mandy. made eloquent by
Polly's show Of interest. "'What will
dose poor folks dor he kept a-sayin'.
'Jes' yo' lay where yo' u.s. l tole him.
Dem poor folks will be better off dan
dey would be a-comin' to yoah fu-
neral"
"Poor folks?" Polly questioned. do
you give money to folks? We are al
ways itchin' to get 1t away from 'em."
Before Douglas could think Of words
with which to defend his disapproved
methods Mandy had continued eager
ly:
AN den on Sunday, when he can't
60 to church an preach She got no
further. A sharp exclamation brought
both Mandy and Douglas to attention.
Preach Polly almost shouted. She
looked at him with genuine alarm this
time.
THAT will do. Mandy" Douglas com
manded, feeling an unwelcome drama
gathering about his head.
"Great Barnum and Baileyw Polly
exclaimed, looking at him as though
he were the very last thing In the
world she had ever expected to see.
Are you a sky pilotT
That's what he am, chile" Mandy
slipped the words in slyly, for she
knew that they were against the pas
tors wishes, but she was unable to re-
strain her mischievous impulse to SOW
the seeds Of curiosity that would soon
bear fruit In the inquisitive mind Of
the little invalid.
"Will you get on to me a-landin' into
a mixup like this?" She continued to
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-05-28

"Out!' he echoed blankly.
Eyes; fnished-lights out"
"Oh, an accident" Douglas under
stood at last.
II don't like to talk about It." Polly
raised herself on her elbow and
looked at him solemnly. as though
about to impart a bit of forbidden fam
lily history. 1t was this look In the
round eyes that had made Jim so often
declare that the kid knew everything
"Why mother d "a been ashamed If
she'd "a knowed how she wound up.
She was the best rider Of her time
everybody says so-but she cashed In
by fallin' Off a skate what didn't have
no more ginger an a kitten. If you
can beat thatr" She gazed at him
with her lips pressed tightly together,
evidently expecting some startling ex-
preston of wonder.
"And your fatherY Douglas asked
rather lamely. being at a loss for any
adequate comment upon a tragedy
which the child before him was too
desolate even to understand.
"Oh. dads finish was all right. He
got his'n In a lions cage where he
worked. There was nothin' slow about
his end" She looked up for his APP
prevail.
"For de Lords sake" Mandy
groaned as the wonder of the child's
conversation grew upon her.
"An' now Pm down an out" Polly
concluded with n sigh
But this Is nothing serious" said
the pastor. trying to cheer her.
Its serious enough with a whole
show a-dependin' on you. Maybe you
don't know how 1t feels to have to
knock OF work"
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-05-28

study the uncomfortable mar at her
side. 81 never thought I'd be a-talkin'
to one Of you guys. What's your
manner"
Douglas" He spoke shortly.
"Ain't you got no handle to it?"
IF you mean my Christian name. it's
John"
well. that sounds like a sky pilot
all right. But you don't look like I
s'posed they did"
"Why notT"
II always s'posed sky pilots was old
an grouchy-like. You're Almost as
good lookin' as our strong man."
81 done tole him he was too good
lookin' to be an unmarried p~arson,"
Mandy chuckled, more and more
amused at the pastors discomfort.
Looks don't play a very important
part in my work." Douglas answered
CURLY. Mandy's confidential smokers
made him doubly anxious to get to a
less personal topic.
well they count for a whole lot
with US" She nodded her head decid-
edly. How long you been showin' in
this town, anyhow
about a year." Douglas answered,
with something of a sigh.
"a year." she gasped. "In a burg
like this! You must have an awful lot
Of laughs in your act to keep EN-
a-comin' that long," She was wise in
the ways of professional success.
"Not many, I'm afraid" He won
dered for the first time If this might
be the reason for his rather Indifferent
success.
do you give them the same stuff, or
have you got a rep?"
"a repg' he repeated in surprise.
"Sure. repertory. different acts-en-
tries. some calls 'em. Uncle Toby's got
twenty-seven entries. 1t makes a heap
Of difference in the big towns where
you have a run"
"Oh, I understand" Douglas answer
ed in a tone of relief. "Well, l try to
say something new each Sunday"
what kind of spells do you give
'emT' she inquired, with growing in
terest.
II try to help my people to get on
better terms with themselves and to
forget their week day troubles" He
had never had occasion to define his ef-
forts sc infinitely.
"Well that's jes' the same as u.s."
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-05-28

Polly told him, with an air Of conde-
scension, "only circuses draws more
people an churches"
'sYours does seem to be a more pop
ular form of entertainment" Douglas
answered dryly. He was beginning TO
feel that there were many tricks in the
entertainment trade which he had not
mastered. And, after all, what was his
preaching but an effort at entertain
ment? If he failed to hold his congre-
cation by what he was saying, his lis
teners grew drowsy and his sermon
fell short of its desired effect. 1t was
true that his position and hers had
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points Of similarity. She was appar-
emily successful. AS for himself he
could not be sure. He knew he tried
very hard and that sometimes a tired
mother or a sad faced child looked up
at him with a smile that made the
service seem worth while.
Polly mistook the pastors reverie for
envy, and her tender heart was quick
to find consolation for him.
"You amt got all the worst Of it,"
she said. IF we tried to play a dump