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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-16
Unclaimed Letters.

The following letters remain UNI
claimed in the Louisa postoffice for
the week ending July IA, 1909;
Mrs. Minnie Badly, J. R. Boiling
Miss Lizzie Davis, George Fraley, b
L. Jones, Chilt Puget, G, G. Marcum
Miss Addie Morris, Mr.. Ollie Mills
Mrs. R. X. Stone, Mrs. Mary Webb
A. M. HUGHES, P. M.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-16

Mrs. Roscoe Walters and little
daughter, of Washington, d, c.. who
are visiting Mrs. Walters parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Callihan, went to
Webbville Tuesday for a stay with
Dr. and Mrs. Dave Thompson and
other relatives Cat Tribune.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-16

she has world of air, dash and
Nneness, and It is dreamy and sweet
a. see her bend those knees and step
nvay."
nIust have been a very attractive
wuman, don't you thinkg But It
wwu't woman at all. That's the
nav the Farmers Home Journal talks
Ihuut young mare.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-16

The annual meeting of the Christ
ma Churches. for Ferrills creek
Pike county, viii begin Friday before
ne fifth Sunday in August A good
apgram will be prepared, Every
slurch and Sunday School will be
uprensented,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-16

Mss Frances Skeens, the trained
lEuss at the Kings Daughters Hos
Rfal, left Wednesday for Lawrence
raunty, where she will spend much
nss6ed vacation. Miss Weber, OF
EIsefleld, W. va, who has been nurs-
hg in Dr. Chas. NJ. SCOTS Hospital
an fill her place.-Catlettsburg Tri-
kWe.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-16

n. J. Russell an empIoye at the
kAltDster dam. had two fingers on
Ar right hand crushed last Friday
stHe at work. lie came TO Louisa
and had the injury dressed
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-16

Wayne w. Cordell has just been
xEgpoInted Special Pension Exam
aBr for this district Of Kentucky
AMI portion of West Virginia, He
prominent official and is well
angWn here.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-16

lawrence Mcclure returned home
Friday at the conclusion Of his years
work at Amherst College. The young
nan has made an enyiable record in
r5lIege athletics this year, and his
pUnderfw pitching for Amherst has
iRwught That college in the front
znnk of athletic sports Wayne News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-16

Nagn. Sarah Kirk, mother of Attor-
nsy u. c. Kirk, Of lnez, came to Lou
NJ on Wednesday and entered River
r'rW hospital for Treatment She is
sgiie old and has a stomach trouble
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-16

BIrs. Hannah Lackey entertained
Mrs b. F. Thomas, Mrs Mary Hazel
mn. Miss HeloIse Thomas and Miss
Eyra Hazelton on Saturday evening
-slaL Whist was played and the
e.rnlng was very delightfully."- passed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-16

A good woman Is worth her weight
4 gold, says the EllzRbethtown News.
Judged by their avOtrdurOis some
- Lonisas good women are worth
ahSnt q million,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-16

NJ Frank VI. Logan, I. S. Engineer
n charge Of the work at Saltpeter,
b In Riyeryiew hospital, being there
I'm treatment for absCCss
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-16

The worst storm OF the season hit
1DHkA about seven p, m. fast Mon
.ag. Much damage was done to shade
Rpes and growing crops
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-16

When lady was told by friend
mt her new dress was "a dream"
abr said with a sigh that the bill
Sn a nightmare.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-16

what has become of the oId-fash-
kaed mother who, In weaving the
baby, put alum on it?-Prestonsburg
herald
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-16

4 force Of rcpairers has recently
Asr- going over the Bell telephone
hDe In this place
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-16

he story the NEWS Is publishing
Rrswe more local and more interest
ne Read Il H..
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-16

ne Louisa bah team PLAYED Paint
sfie yesterday aud will play Pike
vie today. .--
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-16

n S. Chatfln was called home from
Gesrgla where he has employment, by
ne illness OF Mrs. Chafiin,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-16

IBoru. on the 18th. to Dr. NJ G. Wat
son and wife, Of Huntington. a IA
pound boy--Morton Wall.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-16

NE Rev r. T. Shannon preached
% big audience In the NJ, L Church
IN last Sunday evening,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-16

Crumpler's ice wagons will deliver
ice at any time you want it, Tele-
phone the Coca-Cola Company's office
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-16

k,sure with WALLACE. Lie Flr
Arrident, etc. office near depoS
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-16
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Personal MENTION.
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us WY Va ANNNNs'
Miss Emma Wallace visited home
eople on Sunday last
Billie Berry, of Louisa, is visiting
Willie Akers.-.Tribune.
Alex. CARED, of huntington, was
n this city yesterday.
A. j. Loar, OF Huntington, was in
Louisa on last Tuesday. w.
Mrs. James Skene was shopping in
on Saturday.
Judge OBrien visited relatives at
Lockwood on Sunday last.
U. S Inspector Shine vas down
from saltpeter on Monday "
Miss Polly FIannery Of Ceredo,
visited Louisa friends this week.
Mrs. Tom songer, of Ashland, Wis
tied Louisa relatives this week
Mr. John Conley, Of Ashland visit
ed relatives in Louisa this week,
Mrs. Fannie Suingfellow has re-
turned from visit to Ashland
Mrs. Eva Thomas, Of Kimtall, w.
Va, was in this city on Tuesday.
Ellsworth Meloy, wife and baby,
are visiting his mother in this city.
Mrs. +. l.. Stewart went to Hunt
ington Saturday, returning the same
day,
Mrs, Berger, of Pittsburg, was re-
Gently the guest Of Mrs. Vic Prich-
erd.
Mrs. B. J. Chaffin and children
have returned from a visit to Yates
vile
William Billups, of Williamson, was
visiting his mother and sister this
week.
Miss Jennie Warnhoff of St. Louis,
is the attractive guest of Miss Ellen
Skene.
Mr. and Mrs James Bromley, OF
Central City. are visiting Louisa rel,
atives.
Mrs. f. l.. Burke, of Pikeyille, is
the guest Of Mrs Ben Burke, o.
Louisa.
Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Adams, of Cat
lettsburg, visited Louisa relatives OF
Sunday.
Walter Corns, of Ironton, was
business visitor in Louisa on Tues
/ day last
r. II. Ragland, formerly of Louis
but now Of Lexington, was here O
Saturday.
Mrs. A. |. Skene and daughter, Ag
mes, Of Chapman, We're in Catletts
lUrg on Sunday.
Mrs. A. p. Ferguson aud daughte,
Mrs. Della Warren, of Huntington
g are visiting in Louisa
Miss Ellen Skene went to AshIan
Saturday to meet her guest, Mis-
Warnhofr, of St. Louis.
S Mrs. w. T. Gains and sons, Ere
and Arlie, are at Inez spending
week, the guests of friends.
Brad Chaffin, linotype operator Q
the Catlettsburg Tribune, spent SUI
e day with his parents here,
Mus. Mollie Howes and daughte
Marie, Of Hutchinson, Kansas, we
visiting Louisa relatives this wee
y Miss May Burke, who has been Il
% guest of her sister, Mrs Fred Tie
man, in Ashland has returned HON
Mrs William Adams and daughte
e Jeanette, of Lock avenue, have gol
to the Cordell region for a visit wi
J. friends.
Mrs. Carl Reynolds and Miss Lut
Yates left on Wednesday for tv
weeks stay at Blue Sulphur Spring
~ W. Va. b
Miss Elizabeth Bromley, of Louis
S, who has been visiting at the hou
Y. of Capt. T. D, Marcum, has return
home.-Tribune. -.."
IN Mrs. Brown, Of Massillon, O.,
visiting her brother, Mr., T l.. Mu
of caster She is accompanied by
f. sons, Raymond and Forrest.
Mrs, Mary Horton and son, job
left Louisa for Willow, Kentucl
river, on Monday last. They W
visit Mr.. and Mrs. Lucien Johnson
Coan,n ran.io ga ,i.., A.. 4,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-16

The flying dutchn,an has flown and
there are net many regrets over its
departure
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-16

Dr.. Z c. jerks was in Huntington
Thursday.
Mrs Reba Corns went to Ironton
on Sunday. After a short visit there
she will return to Kentucky river.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-16

A COOKING GRADUATE.
IT'S not her plan
To speak a piece
About the gran
Deur that was Greece.
But all her kith ....
Know that she can
Work wonders with
A frying pan.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-07-16

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A FEMININE PUZZLE.
lGnse hips that once did plainly show
10 longer greet the eye,
Nra wonder n It's really so 49,.
Nat Figures do not lie" 49,.
Nixon Waterman
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-11-20
Real Estate Transfers.

Real Estate Transactions in the
Parish, as Recorded in the Clerks
Office, and furnished by notariss.
By Fl. E. Estorge, Notary:
Dr.. Jno. A. Haas to Jno. S. Evans,
lots 5, 6 and 7 in bIec k Is, Lewis
burg, 1925, one-third cash and bal
ance in one and two years.
j. w. Lewis to Jos. B. McCleIland.
lots z and 8 block 10 In LsgteIl, $50.
cash.
]. 6. LAWYER, President st. Landry
Townsite & Development Co. to Dr..
Paul Foster, lot IL block 4, lot 8
block |, at LaWtell, SLOT cash.
j. G. Lawler, President st. Landry
Townsite & Development Co, to DR..
Paul Foster and !. ]. Perrodin, lots
/, 2. 3, 4, 5. 6. Z. 8, 9, 10 and 12It
block u, at LaWtell, 1920, TIRES
years equal payments.
Dr.. ?. Foster, Vice-President and
Business Manager St. Landry Town
site Co, TO Dr.. Jno. 4. Haas and G.
P. Dunbar, lots 3, S. Z and 9.
block ID: 5, S, I, s, 8, 10, Il and II
block ID: 2, f. 6, 8, 10, block 2.
LaWtell; 1926, one-third cash, balance
in one and two years.
DR.. p. Foster. Nice-PFesidens and
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-11-20

Marr5ad ~ H rL
onaL.as es NJ s 1asao.Is ghalen' u
Neaaaas - ia e~aaesaas a11sanooh'
$50 80 e 7 luck ar.
80 Iolk p GU Miss 49, hlsa
a;ataa 1s9 a'Al olA-
e1@ NJ
LIS aapps alafIlass was Witnessed
9u' 2 lsM anu leia-
go, pa' Desh sIls sonslacslhg par
slss sat l.y. win eaela tae neaft1elt
- y Tue snslfe com
IT, ~ 49, etlsy al9
a fns 'llas y { aalgneef 2! MEs. Y:
a nalola' ana . na9se a~esoinpiishea @ha
eo. NJ. 5oans iaa5 u=,-
a. 49,. = eoo ca Aho"n ~
sa 10 u pop0laE
pas.lsss siah heie aa exemplary
0 ahs ha
~ lhe o1i4 W. NIs w. ~ :
oaosnei, wi. 9ossph Lalona' ana hs1
s,sss.' nlss oe.ssee; eooo ~
aoaoI, WINE nl' = qolag, ene
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-11-20
ADVERTISEMENTS
one WEAK SPOT
Hest Opelsusas People Have q Weak Part and
toe olfsR lis the Back

Everybody has a weak spot.
Too often its the back.
TWinges follow every sudden twist.
Dull aching keeps up, day and
night.
Tells you the kidneys need help
For baekaehe is really kidney-ache.
A kidney cure is what you need,
Doan's Kidney Pills cure sick kid
neys.
Cure backaehe and urinary ills.
Good proof in the following state
ment.
Mrs. R. W. Hayden, 100 ". Eighth
ST., Crowley La, says: The prompt
relief that obtained from the use Of
Doan's Kidney Pills, proved that they
are a remedy Of great merit. They
freed me of pain in the small of my
back which had bothered me for a
long time"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-MiIburn CO., Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doans-and
take no other.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-11-20
''THE WOLF PRO.
NOUNCED GREAT
SUCCESS.
The Play of Jules Baubfen,
the Man Who Knows
Pleases Large Audience

When it was announced that THE
Wolf" Eugene Walters great play,
would eclipse anything here this sea
son, there were many skeutics. Il
was said that the ADVANCED price was
just to draw . crowd" ard it would
be an ordinary play, that's all.
Those who attended, however, we're
"agreeably disappointed" to use 3
iaded expression.
The cast numbered but six, but it
was the best seen here in years.
They were actors, everyone Of
them.
The Canadian Frenchman, repre-
aented by the star, Andrew Robson,
was superb, and his support was adj
mirable.
The Clarion is not alone in CON-
mending this excellent play.
Mr.. J. T. Dezauche, in a letter to
the Messrs. Price, Managers Of the
Opera House, says: I had the pleas,
ure OF witnessing The Wolf, and it
was excellent in every respect. The
people Of 0pelousas and vicinity are
under obligations to you for present.
ing shows of this class"
Mr.. Aaron Jacobs said. The
Wolf performance was frst-cIass,
each character doing his or her part
excellentlY. The stage setting added
greatly towards making the play a
success
Mr.. ]. W, Jordan, General Freight
and Passenger Agent Of the 0peIou-
sas, Gulf & Northeastern Railroad,
says: you are TO be commended for
0pslousas and vicinity the
pleasure Of witnessing The WOLF
Il was beautifully staged, and Ii was
in every respect"
Mr.. Il. Bodemuller, the Printer,
adds his concentrations to the
Messrs. Price for securing The Wolf
The Messrs. Price are furnishing
the thestre-goers Of Opelousas with
high-class attractions.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-11-20
announcement.

0pelousas, La, Nov. goth, 1909.
To the Citizens of the City of Ope-
lousas:
I beg to announce that | have do.
cided to become a candidate for the
Office of Marshal of the City Of Ope-
lousas, and in so doing | wish TO in
form the people Of the manner in
which ! shall conduct myself in Office
in the event Of my election.
! shall enter actively upon the dis
charge of my duties and will provide
myself with a horse so as TO visit all
sections of the city at all hours of
the day.
I shall keep a faithful record of
all monies coming into my possession
insny official capacity, and this rec
ord shall at all times be open to the
inspection of the public.
shall endeavor to collect all tax
es. fines or other money due the city
without discrimination, and will en-
force the law with impartiality.
| think the Marshal should be as
active in the discharge Of the duties
of his Office as any other police officer
Of the City, and should not spend all
Of his time in his Office, but should
visit each section of the city at least
once each day.
With these pledges to the people
| respectfully ask an earnest consid-
GRAFTON Of my candidacy, and expect
hearty support.
EDMOND DEVILLE.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-11-20

Business Manager st. Landry Town
site Co., Ltd, to DR.. B. A.. McCIel-
land, lots 2, 4 and 8 block 13. Law
te ]; price $40, one-third cash. ba!s
ance in one and two years.
St. Landry Townsite & Develop
ment Go. to Thoz. H. Lewis; lot S,
block 4; lots 4 and 5, block 6, Law
tell, $I62.50. one-third cash and bal
ance in one and two years.
st. Landry ToWnsite & Develop
ment Go. to ]. P. Boagni and G. P.
Dunbar, lots l and 2 block II.
LaWteH $50, I-3 cash balance ID one
and two years.
st. Landry ToWnsite & Develop
meRt CO.. to ]. B McCIelland, lots
and 6, block 10I, 8 and 70 block IL,
BawtelI, SI02.50, one-third rash. bal
a nee one and two years.
st. Landry Tovnsite & Develop
ment Gu, to Louis Hart Bailey, lots
8 and 4 block Z, LaWtell, s95, 1-3
cash, balance IN one and two years.
S.. Landry ToWnsite & Develop
ment CO. to Dir. Jno. Il. Haas, lots I
and 3 block ]. lots i, z and 5 block
"A, lots 1. 8, 5, I, q and Il blocks
Its /. 2, 8. 4, 5, I, 9, and II block
j, LaTtell, S397.50, Ii cash. balance
In one and tBo years.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-11-20
Thanksgiving Service

Come to she Methodist Church next
Thursday at IL 8. m, and lets spend
one hour in special Thanksgiving
Service, Music appropriate will be
rendered by the choir.
DR.. Nicholas B. Joyner, Of New
Orleans will preach the sermon.
The knight Templars Of the Ma
sonic fraternity will attend in q body,
clad in their splendid new uniforms.
We extend d cordial invitation to
you to be present, arm worship with
us.
Regular services tomorrow. Sun
day, the 21st, at Il q. N. and 7 p. m.
and at Bellevue at $50 p. m.
A. NJ. TURNER, Pastor.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-11-20
November 2. I9o9

aIl o'clock a my all of the movable property belonging to said
estate as more fully described in the inventory filed therein on June 9Th
1909, including the ELEGANT FURNISHINGS OF THE DES,
NARAIS RESIDENCE, and among other things the following:
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-11-20
WANTED

To purchase a secondhand Tncu-
bator.
T. FRANKLIN,
ll-20-1m Washington. La.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-11-20
SUCCESSION SALE.
ESTATE OF LOUIS DEsMARA1s, JR., AND WIFE.

No 1884, Probate Docket, 18th Judicial District Court, Parish of 81
Landry, Louisiana.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-11-20
Telephnoe Talk No. 8

Telephone service is recognized for it's usefulness. according 10 it's
steniveness and its ability to connect with all important outside points;
therefore, the service of this Company is unsurpassed and should be used
b. every one, All subscribers are treated with the utmost courtesy, the
service always prompt. and rates SO reasonable as to enable every one to
have 8 telephone in their residence or place of business. What is a busf-
ness house without a telephone, and what is a home without a telephone?
For full information concerning rates, etc, call up the offices of the Com
pany
CUMBERLAND TELEPHONE TELEGRAPH CO.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-11-20

l lot steel knives; / pearl handled
carving set; l fine china closet; / lot
fine glassware and crockery; l lot
carpenter tools; | lot garden tools
and hose; | lawn mower; | lot tin
ware and kitchen utensils; / Bucks g.
hole cooking range; 8 small stoves; /
kitchen safe; / kitchen cabinet; | ice
cream freezer; 2 meat grinders; one
fine %gentleman's saddle; 8 galvd.
washing tubs; | wheel barrow; 6
model small chicken houses; one large
chicken house; l cross cut saw, |
lawn swing, etc, etc.
TERMS-CASH.
VIM. ALEX. ROBERTSON,
noVl5-3t. Auctioneer.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-11-20

0pelousas, La, Nov. 10Th, 1909.
To the Citizens of the City of 0pe-
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-11-20

3 fine Quatered Oak Bed Room Sets,
complete; | oak bed room set, l
mixed bed room set; 2 iron beds; 6
small tables; l onyx table; l fine oak
dining room set; l large leather COW
cred lounge; l hall set; 6 mosquitoe
bars, Ii mattresses, 5 wash stand
sets; | lot carpets, mating, rugs,
atc. | clock; l lot household orna-
nents, pictures and vases; lace cur-
tains; window shades; table and bed
linen: pillows; l Smith & Wesson Re
FalYer; | electric desk fan; / lot
blankets and bedding; I lot straight
and rocking chairs; / bookcase and l
lot books; l water cooler; l oil heater:
2 Rochester lamps; l pr. field glasses;
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-11-20
Frisco Rates

From 0pelousas to Baton Rouge,
$1.80 round trip, date Of sale Nov.
25th, return Nov. 26th, performance
Olga Nethersole Company.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-11-20

Bv virtue of an order of the Hon. Charles A. ONelH, Acting Judge II
Hs 18th Jueicial District Court of Louisiana, in and for the Parish Of ST.
Landry, of date Nov. 10th, 1903, there will be sold at the last residence 81
AID decedents in the City Of Opeousas, La, on
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-07-21
Woman's Keen Sense Of hunor.

Woman's Keen Sense Of Humor.
A lady who was at the head Of a
suffrage organization attended q social
function during the course of which
there vas presented to her a gentle
man who seemed disposed to poke fun
at the principles so dear to the lady
and her following.
"All this goes to show, my dear
young lady," said he, chow utterly you
women lack a sense of humor."
II perceive you share the general er-
ror In that respect" said the suffm-
gette.
"That women lack humor? Yes"
REALLY, sir, you're most unobserv-
ant" continued the s~uffragette. There
is In every married woman's life at
least one occasion when she evinces
the keenest sense Of humor."
"You astonish me!' exclaimed the
man. MAY I ask you to particular
izeT'
Certainly. Does she not get by the
love, honor and obey part Of the mar
rage ceremony without so much as a
snicker?"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-07-21
Sympathy.

In an emergency the manufactures
of Limburger cheese was forced to use
strategy with a shipment. Ordinarily
his product went In special cars, but
in this instance no car was available,
and the order must be filed. Two
hundred pounds of the fragrant comes
tible was put in a rough, oblong box
and taken to the railroad baggage
room. Then the manufacturer bought
a ticket for himself and the box and
entered the train. At the first stop
he went ahead to the baggage car to
see that there was no trouble. He
stood by the box in a disconsolate at
titude and shaded his eyes with his
hand. The baggageman was sympa-
thetic. "a relative?" he asked. EYES,"
answered the manufacturer; ut is my
brother" "Well," said the railroad
man philosophically, ''you have one
consolation. He's dead, all right"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1909-07-21
A FAITHFUL PORTER.
He Tried to Follow Orders ~ Ne Un.
derstood Them.

He Tried to Follow Orders a. Ne Un.
derstood Them.
The major dropped into his club in
London che night with three pieces Of
c~ourtplaster on his nose and an eye in
half mourning and was vainly impor-
tuned to divulge the cause. En de-
clined all condolences. but o:r f,tc;.,l,
10 whom. In a weak mc"'c't % :,
the circumstances unG.r = lad
received his sears It'd ~. ~ i:
AFTER the majors departure.
1t appears that he was stopping at
an out-of-town hotel where a brawny
farmers son had been engaged with
no experience in hotel work, but with
a frame capable Of caring for his mas
ters property during the small hours
n with a profound sense Of duty as
well. The weather was cold, and the
major asked the landlord to have a
dre made in his room at $50 the next
morning. As is customary, a slate
was hung in the hallway containing
directions for the night porter regard
Ing the time guests were to be called
to catch early trains, etc., 90 the land
lord wrote upon the slate:
Fire 40 at $50"
Next morning the major was awak-
ened by a loud knock at his door. He
shouted "Come in," for It was ESQ,
n the porter entered.
you're to git out" he said briefly.
what do you meanr' asked the
uajor testify.
I'll show you phwhat I mane," re-
marked Pat, 1T you don't git mighty
quick. I've orders to fire you out at
$50. and out We 60"
what kind Of a fool are you my
way" shouted the major, sitting up
in bed.
II am all kinds" responded the por-
ter. but I obey orders just the same,
and out you 60"
Suitfng the action to his words, he
grabbed the major by the neck and
hauled him out into the middle Of the
room.
"Now driss yourself" said Pat, "and
driss quick or Oi1l throw you out as
We are"
The major began to storm and used
language not to be repeated, where
upon the e~xasperated and honest por-
ter sprang upon his victim and shot
him into the hall like a bundle Of rags.
The majors clothes. travelling bags.
rugs, ETC., followed.
Snow" said Pat, IF We don't driss
in foive minutes out We so In the
Strate as We were bOrnw
And out the major would have gone
but the landlord, disturbed by the
noise. came and rescued him from his
formidable prosecutor. And that was
the result of Pots Interpretation Of
"Fire 40 at 6:3O."