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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-07-19
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CO.
PARTNERSHIP.

Notice is hereby given that the co.
partnership heretofore existing be
tween the undersigned. under tnH
firm name and style OF J. =. Burling-
anne \ Co, engaged in the plumbing
business in Carson City, Nevada. is
his day dissolved by mutual on
sent. j. S. B~urlingame Will continue
the business and is authorized to col
lect all debts owing to the said CO.
partnership and will pay all debts
owing by the said ~copartnership.
Dated July 10. 1909.
j. S. BURLINGAME.
WILLIAM b. YATES.
Jl9l0t.
Get your stationery at TIE Appeal.
Job Work at the Appeal Office
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-07-19

Both fumes of the Virginia City
water system are running box full
of water.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-30
AUGUST MUELLER IN JAIL,
EATS HEADS OF MATCHES
Man Charged With Attempting, 10
Murder Floyd ketcham 10 Watch.
ed Closely by Offieers. 81


BATTLE CREEK. Mich. April "a
You're taking me TO prison. cried
August Mueller, as he caught sight
OF the sign Sheriff" over the entrance
TO the county Jail. Thereupon Meuller
made a final attempt to regain his lib-
erty by tr.iug TO break away from
Constable la Verne Fonda. The Of
ficer. however. retained hold OF the
struggling prisoner. who fell 10 the
ground in the melee and had to be
forcibIy taken Inside the jail, where
he will be held. pending his trial In
the circuit court ON the charge Of hav-
ing attempted the murder OF Floyd
ketcham last Saturday morning.
Mueller became desperate aud re-
peatedly threatened TO take his own
life by hanging himself. A ciose
watch was necessarily kept over him.
but In spit- OF this he succeeded In
eating the heads of several matches.
which he had In his pockets.
George Mueller, brother OF the &C.
cused man. who arrived In the city
from Decatur. Ill. was greatly shock.
ed by the enormtty or his brothers
crime. and shrunk from the publicity
attending has own visit here In his
behalf.
Without any formaiity attending the
proceedings Mueller was taken before
Justice Batdorff and arraigned on the
charge OF assault with intent TO com
NIT murder Mayor John w. Bailey
appeared on behalf Of the accused and
informed the court that Mueller would
waive examination. He was accord
ingly bound over to the circuit court
for trial.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-30
CANNON IS NOT OPPOSED
TO TARIFF COMMISSION
J. L. Hudson, Of Detroit, and Others
Are SO informed by Speaker
ln Capital

WASHINGTON. April 2s.-Speaker
Cannon let II be known today that he
Is not opposed 10 a tariff commission
CO experts, provided the commission
- placed under the control of the sec.
Rotary OF the treasury. He made this
statement to a committee representing
commercial bodies liz states bordering
on the Canadian lire. The committee
consists OF ]. L. Hudson, of Detroi.
VIM. C. Bruce. or milwaukee, secre-
tary OF the Merchants and Manufac.
turers' association; George f.. Pome-
roy, OF Toledo, and Charles p. Prayer.
secretary OF the Detroit Board OF
Commerce.
They talked the tariff situation
over in general and. after urging the
enactment OF a law which would make
possible more favorable relations with
Canada. suggested the need OF tariff
commission.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-30
DYING GIRL MADE A BRIDE.
Ceremony fastened When Physicians
say She Cannot Live.

DES MONIES, April 29.-Physicians
ir consultation having announced that
Miss Hazel Williams could not live but
n few hours longer, the fact was COM
rnunicated TO b. b. Dewey, a news
paper reporter, who fastened TO the
house and was made her husband. Fol.
lowing the brief ceremony, conducted
py Canon X. II. b. Bell, rector of 81.
Pauls church, the husband sat beside
the bed OF his dying young wife 10
await the coming OF death.
II was the intention OF the couple u
be married in June. Recently Miss
Williams became Ill. Bronchial pneu
monia developed and her CONDITION
grew steadily worse.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-30
Explosion Kills Four.

TAMAQUA. Pa, April 29.-Four
men were killed and four badly hurt
as the result OF an explosion In tho
glycerine mixing house OF the Potts
Powder Co. at Reynolds, four miles
south OF here. today. Only portion OF
the bodies OF the dead men have been
found. but all Of the injured will re-
cover
The Detroit times., 1909-04-30
MULE WASTES IT'S TINE.
Kicks Driver, Emil krohn, Twice and
Never Breaks Bone.

MILWAUKEE,. April % Emil
Krohn, teamster. 80 years old. Is en-
titled to celebrity for being muie-proof
While adjusting a harness one of his
mules kicked him In the right leg.
Krohn fell to the ground ard the mule
kicked him in the head. Then the ami
mails ran away. the heavy wagon pass-
ing over Krohn's limbs.
To the surprise of DR.. @. NJ. Schol.,
of No. 100 Sevcnteenth-st., who at.
tended Krohn, there we're no fractures
but his body was bsdiy bruised. Krohn
was taken to the Emergency hospital
IN a police ambulance and later re-
r1oved to his home, No. 1871 Reed-st.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-30

One Man Is Reported Dead In Eastern
Wreck.

SPRINGFIELD. Mass. April 90
The Modoc express from the west on
the Boston & Albany was wrecked
today near North Wilbraham. the en-
CINE, FIVE coaches and a eleeper go
ing down an embankment. One man
IA reported killed outright and many
injured. A special wrecking train
with doctors and nurses has been sent
from this city.
The train left Chicago yesterday on
the Lake Shore road. passing through
Buffalo about midnight and reached
Albany about 4 O'Clock this morning.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-30
Held for Trial on Serious Charge.

John II. Ward, charged With abusing
l3.year-old Marjorie Bumpus, was ar
raigned before Justice JeffrIes at noon,
Thursday. and held in bal Of $4,000.
two sureties, for examination May T..
He stood mute when asked TO plead.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-30
REP. wHELAN BEATEN
IN FIGHT ON EARLE
Shiawassee Scion Flags Highway Com
missioner. But He Loses by
81 to "a
(Froma STAR correspondent.)

(Froma STAR correspondent.)
LANSING. Mich. April 29.-Rep.
Whelan. OF Shiawassee. renewed his
night agains; High~sy Commissioner
Earle yesterday afternoon. wheian
had corrected his motion to- force his
bill from tie committee and Speaker
Campbell received II. The solon from
Shiawassee than fiayed the highway
commissioner. After he had relieved
himself Of a large amount of invectiye
he was left at the cost by a vote OF
81 TO "a. 81 being necessary to carry
out his plan TO get The scalp OF Earle.
This sounds the death knell 10 whe-
lans hopes CT ''scalping" Earle before
the commissioner term expires In
early summer.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-30
Ills Choice of Evils.

Shall forever from her part,
Or wed her for better or worse?
The formers sure 10 break my heart
The latter TO break my purse.
Chicago News.
Evening journal., 1909-03-19
TANGLE TIES
UP THIS CASE
City Court Judge Can't Pass
judgement Until He Hears
More Testimony

Conflicting testimony in city Court this
morning made Il snccssary for judge
Cochran to continue the hearing Of Joseph
Rizu and Michael Santa. charged with
assault and battery. until tomorrow, IN
order TO get "a witness upon whose tcsti-
mony his decision will probably rest
The two men. IL IS alleged. assaulted
William Stafford in a saloon beyond Third
street bridge. IN addition 10 the charge OF
assault. Santa IS charged with having car
ricd concealed "A deadly weapon.
Rizu says that stafford grabbed him and
demanded his money. In support or this
testimony he brought as a witness Arpado
Santo. who he says gave the alarm to
the bartender and his father. shouting
Joe Is being robbed
Reuben Brown. who was IN the saloon,
said that he did not hear tho boy shout
these words. The boy himself, says he saw
Stafford grah Ricsu. Tho worth Of the
boys testimony win depend on whether
the bartender corroberatos some Of his
testimony. owing 10 an error, Brown had
been summoned Instead of the bartender
Stafford says that he had some words
with RicM and that Riczu struck him
FIRST Santa and several other foreigners
coming to his aid.
Rlczu and santo were arrested by a
policeman later and the revolver was
found on Santa
David J. Reinhardt represents the de-
PENDANTS.
Evening journal., 1909-03-19
MANY FRIENDS AT
MCGOWAN FUNERAL

The funeral Of John a. MCGOWAN, who
died on Tuesday after a short illness. from
pneumonia, took place from his late home,
No. 2l5 East Front street at O'Clock this
morning. Requiem mass was celebrated IN
ST. Mary's r. c.. Church with the Rev.
Edward l.. Brady. officiating. Father
Brady spoke feclingly Of the dead man,
his generosity and we2 known charity.
Interment was made at the New Cathe-
dral cemetery.
The funeral was one Of the largest held
from the church for sometime The flow-
ers we're beautiful and included a number
Of large designs Among them were;
Wreath Joseph McGowani cross, Business
Mems Protective Association; spray OF
lilies, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles l.. PETE;
cross. stoeckle Brewing Co.; setting sun,
Bavarian Brewing Co.; wreath. from his
friends: spray Of lilies Mr.. and Mrs. Il.
X. Bennett: spray Of carnations, Mrs.
Henry Sullivan; crescent and star, Frank
MCGOWAN; cross. Fraternal order Of
Eagles: bleeding heart. Mrs. William
Jones. pillow. the family; spray OF Easter
lilies. John ]. Magahorn; spray Of pink
carnations, Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Minner;
spray Of carnations, Mr.. and Mrs. Leon
Rheinstine; crescent and star, John and
Alexander MCGOWAN; spray of Jonquis,
the Misses Newell; spray OF lilies. Harry
Freeman; spray Of roses, o. owen; spray
Of roses. Samuel c. Weaver; spray OF lilies
and roses. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank NJ. SEWER;
spray Of sweet peas. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Kenyon; setting sun, William and Mary
Buckley. grandchildren; harp. Edward l..
Kearney
The pailbearers were John Magahern,
Frank M. Sevier. John J. Buckley Harry
Freeman, William Mooney and John i.
IIealey. .!
Evening journal., 1909-03-19
Mr.. JOHN KINNEY
A Prominent Indianapolis Law.
yer Says, "After Grippe Take
vinoI. It Built Ne up and
Made Me Feel Strong"

"The grippe left me in nervous,
weakened, run down condition. Moth
ing seemed to restore my strength.
At last 1 tried Vinol with the very
best of results. II built me up and
made me feel like a different man, and
/ am now better and stronger than 1
have been for years" John Kinney,
Indianapolis. Ind.
This is because Vinol is a genuine
tonic and body builder which con-
tains peptonate of iron together with
every one of the body building medi-
cinal elements of cod liver oil but
without one drop Of oil TO upset the
stomach and retard its work. Vinol
acts directly on the stomach, creates
a healthy appetite. and enables the
digestive organs to obtain the neces-
sary elements from the food eaten to
make rich, red blood, healthy flesh
and muscle tissue and create strength.
Your money back if Vinol falls to
benefit. \. b. Danforth, Druggist. VIII
mington.
Evening journal., 1909-03-19
NO SUNDAY
BALL HERE
Representative Connolly the
Only Man to Give Bill
His Support

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. March\19-While little in
terest was manifested in the yesterday
afternoon session of the House, several
things were accomplished.
G'hc session cleared the calendar Of
large number of bills. passing the
following;
Reducing to $40 the license Of a play
house in towns of less than ten thous-
and inhabitants.
Renewing charters of corporations
that would have subsided or lapsed
under the twenty-year law.
Authorizing parents to recover dam
ages for the death of children occasion
ed by violence and negligence.
Fixing a higher freehold and educa-
tional standard for persons to be elgi-
bic as liquor license application signers
in wet districts.
The Finn Senate bill relating to
graded school facilities. to transferred
districts and the pupils admitted.
Amending the laws regulating annul-
ment Of marriage and divorce by pro-
viding that il children are married.
the wife must confirm the marriage
ALltI AEdtillnE cAAAttllt anu the lANc-
band after reaching the age of cigh-
teen.
Requiring operators on traction en-
gines TO use a spark protector.
Reincorporating Greenwood by in
creasing its school facilities.
The Grubb good roads bill for New
Castle county.
+ senate bin to consolidate Sussex
school districts % and 161 preparatory
to the trial Of the consolidated school
plan.
Senate bill regarding publication Of
equity cases.
No Sunday Baseball.
The House killed by n vote Of one
to twenty-nine the Connolly bill, PRO
viding the pleasure and recreation oi
playing baseball on Sunday. Connolly
Evening journal., 1909-03-19
Social and
Personal

Mrs. ]. Coston Goslee, Of Salisbury
Is spending this week with friends in
Philadelphia, this city and SeVill. n. j..
Miss Helen Frederick is the guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Mercer Of Ken
nett Square.
Fred ID. Walker and family have been
spending few days with parents at
Kennett Square.
Ralph Ewart has been visiting Mr..
ana Mrs. Warren Pratt OF Toughkena-
mon.
Mrs. William J. cramer is spending
several days with her husbands mother
at Ridley Park.
John Mooney spent Wednesday I'm
Chester where he called upon a NUM-
Der Of his friends.
Miss Bessie Ferguson has been visit
ing Miss Annie McClintock Of Chester.
Mrs. M. ID. Craig OF Perryville has
been visiting her son William of this
city.
Edward Boulder spent Sunday with
friends at Perryvillc.
Miss Helen stephenson has been
spending a weol/with Mr. and Mrs.
q. r. Stephenson of Port Deposit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Vark Dyke are
the guests Of Miss Martha Nandegrift
OF 'Cecilton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Gamble and
daughter have been Wishing Mr. and
Mrs. John Coppagc Of Cccilton.
Frank zebley has been visiting his
parents, MIR. and Mrs. Elwood zebles
OF Appleton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Prottyman and
son have been the guests OF Mrs
Wilmer Carrow OF Dover.
J. #. Roach Of New York has been
the guest Of Miss Katherine V. Farmar
of East Fifth street.
Miss Edith Cooper Of Goldsboro. Md.
is visiting her cousin Miss Alta Caste
low of No 1929 Washington street.
Mrs. William II. Duncan and Mrs
L. j. BriclSley have been visiting Mr.
and Mrs. J. III. Bradhcld, Sr., OF
Frenchtown. Nd
Miss Addie Macklin OF Denton. Md.
is visiting her sister. Mrs. John Todd
Of No. 231 Woodlawn avenue.
Evening journal., 1909-03-19
Anna HanthOrn
OH r1arket st.
d. & A. Phone 1854

was the only man to support the bill
The subject of the permanent inn
provement Of public highways is re-
ceivlng favorable consideration at al
most every turn by this Legislature.
Before the evening adjournment, the
House committee on public highways,
through Mr.. Grubb. handed in report
OF Favorable" on the bill authorizing
New Castle county 60 borrow 100000
for the permanent improvement OF pub
lie highways under the law passed two
years ago. extending its provisions. The
committee presented a substitute 10 the
original bill. altering the method Of
borrowing and funding the large sum.
II Will probably come up for action in
the House on Monday.
To Control Marriages.
The revised statutes committee i'm the
House presented a favorable report on
the marriage law amendment. The
bill as reported allows non-residents to
marry IN this State as usual, but adds
the restriction that the nonresident
must obtain a license three days in
advance OF the ceremony, and the clerk
Of the peace must keep open books.
A joint resolution passed the Senate
providing for the cancellation of GER
tain State bonds when matured.
The Senate joint resolution relative
to the recess on March "a 20 81 and the
adjournment sine die on the last-named
day, passed the House before adjourn
ment. This will end this session. in
many ways one of the most remarkable
and longest sessions of the delaware
Legislature under the new constitu-
tiOn.
Evening journal., 1909-03-19
Made by THE N. X. .FAIRBANK COMPANY
Makers of FAIRY SOAP the oval cake.

from Philadelphia to tho sea and from
Philadelphia to Trenton. where the river
is TO be doepcned to fourteen feet
The chief OF engineers has also appoint-
ed two boards Of engineers to survey the
proposed Atlantic inland waterway from
Boston to Florida and across Florida 20
the Gulf Of Mexico. They are instructed
to determine the commercial value Of tho
proposed waterway as well as It's feasi-
bnlty The board OF engineers to make the
survey from Boston to Beaufort, North
Carolina. Is composed Of Colonel william
NJ. Black. Lieutenant Colonel Edward
Barr. Lieutenant Colonel James G. SAM
ford. Major Joseph E. kuhn and Captain
LOWS H. Rand.
Evening journal., 1909-03-19

the office OF detective Mr.. Hawkins was
appointed by Former Governor Preston
Lea and his term win expire on Monday.
Mr.. Walls is about i5 years OF age. lie
was superintendent OF the Sussex County
Hospital FOR nine years.
The appointment " a man IN the lower
part of the State was due TO the agitation
that there should be one officer at either
end Of tho state.
Governor penncwili also appointed
James G. Andrews to be justice Of the
peace in Gumboro hundred, Sussex county.
aud Richard c. lSavanaush to be "a Justice
OF The peace at Henry Clay, New Castle
county.
Evening journal., 1909-03-19
Mr.. MACLEAN TALKS
TO CHESTER BOARD

r. ]. Maclean. president of the Whining
ton Board OF Trade spoke at a meeting of
the Chester Board Of Trade last night. lie
gave an interesting summary Of the work
OF the local board in developing the in
dustries Of thS city. and drew many strik-
ing lessons from the results for the Ches-
ter business men TO follow.
Another interesting speaker was former
District Attorney Josiah Smith, Of ches-
ter who urged that Chester be merged
with philadelphia. Chester being so close
a neighbor Of wilmington and the pro-
posed merger contemplating making it a
big rival to Wilmington in river front in
dustries. his remarks we're Of high inter-
est 10 Mr Maclcan.
Evening journal., 1909-03-19
Measuring Party.

Dr. and Mrs, w. r. Smith. OF Fourth
and Harrison streets. entertained the
members Of Macedonia Circle, Kings
Daughters. OF West Presbyterian
Church. at measuring party last
evening. a good sum was realized
for the benefit OF the circle.
a piano solo was given by Miss
Blanche Milligan. and Mrs. Anna
Ruthven sang "a solo which was much
enjoyed. Miss Helen Cotton gave a
recitation and Miss Ida Appleby fol-
lowed with a plano solo. A soprano
solo was given by Mrs J. C.. Lane. and
Mrs. Fuller delighted the guests with
two readings. Mrs. Mae Beardslcc
also gave two entertaining recitations
Mrs. smith was assisted In entertaining
by Mrs. William IL. Hin.
Evening journal., 1909-03-19
contInuIna MIIitary Inspeetion.

Company E. of Newark. was inspect
ed by Lieutenant Foreman at Newark
last night in the course of the annual
inspection of the State Militia by a
regular army officer. Companies G and
E of this city. will be Inspected to-
night IN the State Armory. On Mon
day Company G, of Dover, viii be in
spected. The State Armory here will
be inspected next Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1909-03-19
AnnaHanthOrn

For the Spring sewers we
would have them call and inspect
our line of Embroideries, Laces
and White Goods.
Embroidery Sets for the baby's
clothes, including all-over En-
broidery, Edges, Insertions and
Entredeaux to match.
Wide and narrow insertions
for shirtwaist from I5c and up
wards.
The Irish Crochet Lace, Cluny,
linen and cotton torchons, valen-
cienncs, and other laccs suitable
for the Spring sewing.
Evening journal., 1909-03-19
stevenson-Reed.

Miss Mary Flo Reed daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Millard +. Reed Of Brcn-
ford, and George Reynolds Stevenson.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. George NJ. Steven
son of Smyrna. wero married In this
city on Wednesday morning. March 10.
by the Rev. Charles a. Hin. After
spending a short time here as guests
of his brother. Ralph d. Stephenson.
they left for Philadelphia. where they
spent a few days. Vhey are now lIv-
ing IN Smyrna.
Evening journal., 1909-03-19
ORDER SURVEY
OF THE DELAWARE

WASHINGTON. March 1s.-orders to
begin work on the Delaware river survey
TO ascertain the cost Of deepening the
channel to thirty-hye feet have already
been issued by the chief Of engineers 10
MAJOR Deakyncs the engineer IN charge
The Instructions include both the survey
Evening journal., 1909-03-19
Pleasant Time In Florida.

Fred. G. Mammolc and his daughters
Misses Helena and Rebecca. Mr.. and
Mrs. Clifford Grccnman. their son, Al
rick, and Fred. l.. Green. who we're
soiourning in Florida. left Soville on
Wednesday, March H. for Datona
Beach. where they have leased a cot
tage for one month. Tho party cx-
poets to return to this city about May
lat
Evening journal., 1909-03-19
NEW DETECTIVE
Is APPOINTED

While state Detective James /. Haw-
kins was in Milford yesterday. working
there on alleged illegal liquor cases, Gov
ernor S. s. Pennewill appointed Frederick
Walls, of Georgetown, TO succeed him in
Evening journal., 1909-03-19
smvrna caIIs a Rector.

The vestry of St. Peters Church,
has extended call to the
Rev. Charles H. Holmead. of Washing
ton. ID. c., to become rector of that
parish.
Evening journal., 1909-03-19
RnniiaI hu Mra- WsIoh-

Mrs Elizabeth Pattee weich. Of New
York. viii give a recital I'm Willard
Hall School. No. 2S, this afternoon. The
selections viii be chosen for the chill
dren and the afternoon promises TO be
extremely deliRhtful.
Evening journal., 1909-03-19
GROWING Tobacco at Kennett.

From eight acres Of land, Thomas Nj.
Pusey. near Kennett Square. has sold
over eight tons OF fine tobacco to a
Lancaster dealer.
Evening journal., 1909-03-19
hornav-Pennnwlll.

Mrs Matte T.. Pcnnewcl. Of New
York city and Joseph p. Horncy. OF
Cambridge. Md. we're married at the
home Of the brides niece. Mrs. g.. A..
White. No 1915 West Ninth street, on
Monday by the Rev. George c. VIII
liams.
Evening journal., 1909-03-19
How many dishes in your
homeP It's a painful count if you
wash them in the old-fashioned way

Washing dishes with soap is not only ineffect-
ive but tiresome and needlessly old-fashioned.
Soap does not cleanse as thoroughly as it
should; it overlooks lurking germs and leaves
greasy, smelly film.
GOLD DUST not only cuts grease and dirt
with scarcely any rubbing, but is an anhseptic
that goes deep after every minute and oft-ti1nes
hidden impurity. 1t will sterilize your dishes
and kitchen things. and make them wholesome
and sanitary.
A teaspoonful of GOLD DUST in your dish
water will work wonders on dishes, glassware and
silver-and save you
fully half the labor. bH GNn
Why not get pack % q
age of GOLD DUST at AxI 80 p
your nearest grocer's, %-F
and try it after your 80 20 iSsIs2 SssSsz
next 1d@;i1 meal fs,n,, :. tor ~ x
the suggestion. "I""' COLD O''rr'"' % ''' "''S
Made by THE N. X. .FAIRBANK COMPANY
Evening journal., 1909-03-19
QUILTING Party.

An Aunt Dinah Quilting Party viii be
held in Kingswood NJ. r. Church this
evening under the auspices Of Kings
wood young people.
Evening journal., 1909-03-19
A Dainty
Dessert
is made with individual dishes Of
Post
TOaStieS
Ripe or SteWed Fruit
and Whipped Cream.

Try this for starter. Your
own ingenuity will soon create"
others.
This dainty food is made Of
White Corn, has delicate
"toastyp favour which enhances
many other choice dishes.
Evening journal., 1909-03-19
''The Taste Linsers'

Directions in the little book,
"Tid-Bits made with Toasites"-
a copy in every pkg.
Popular pkg toc; Large Family size, 15c
Evening journal., 1909-03-19

NOTlcE-These frames are abso-
lutely Gold Filled, not Gold Plated.
They occupy the same place in the
optical trade as Rogers Bros. 1S47
do in the silverware line, or Elgin
or Waltham do in the watch busi-
ness and are guaranteed by the
manufacturers 10 wear 10 years ana
given entire satisfaction.
The Springdale news., 1909-07-23

customers. guess you wouldn't want me 10 offend 'em, would you?'
 Well, no,' said I, I wouldn't. You might give them a gentle hint, though Use your diplomacy.
 Jim, I found out later, used his diplomacy that night. He walked up to one of my best patrons, who had just pocketed piece of chalk and he said:
 You're in the milk business. ain1 you, sir?'
 ".Yes. WhyY the patron asked.
 "I thought so,' said Jim, from the amount of chalk you carry away. The boss likes enterprise, and he told me to tell you that if you wanted bucket of water now and then you could have one and welcome.