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Dziennik Chicagoski. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1890-1971, 1909-03-12

do wiadomosci policyi, re jeszcze
W Passaic, gdzie S. p. ks. Ansion
przebywai pred swym do Ne
wark przyjazdem byli raz ME
60 jacys ludzie, wsrod ktorych
sic miai. znajdowac niejaki Lesz-
czynski, dr,rkarz grozili ksiedzu
smiercia. Rozumieja, re ks. An
sion gorliwie zwalczal socyali-
stow anarchistow, i ze rownie
owa wizyta W Passaic, jak i caly
spisek oraz ostatnie zamordowa-
ME ksiedza byly potwornem die
lem ,czerwonych".. -.
Springfield, ILL.,, IL marca. -
Onegdajsze wczorajsze glosowa-
MIA senatoryalne byly znow bez re
zultatu: glosy So wciaz rozbite,
jak dawniej, ale spodziewaja sic,
re najblizszy tydzieh przyniesie
juz korzystna W tel mierze zmia-
ne. - Gubernator Dennen podpi-
sal wczoraj uchwalona onegdaj
w Izbie posiow, dawniej juz w
senacie, uchwa}e, dozwalajaca
miastom ! miasteczkom nakiadac
specyaelne ma mieszkancow po-
datki dla celow budowy szpitali
tuberkulicznych W danej miejsco-
wosci. - Wczoraj W Legislatu-
RE polski posel, Geszkiewicz,
wniosl projekt uchwaly, zaprowa-
dzajacej W Stanie ola optykow te-
go samego rodzaju postanowie-
MIA ku wydoskonaleniu wiedzy i
bieglosci praktycznej, co i dla le-
karzy, Opr6cz tego - wniesiono
wczoraj W legislature az 21
wniosk6w, W tenn wyszczegolnic
nalezy wniosek senatora Pember-
tona W sprawie giosowania 10
cal Option" po powiatach; wnio-
SEX ten wywolai gorace dysputy
suory. w kofcu odiozono 60 do
drugiego czytania.
Nashville, Tenn, - marca. -
Process Cooperow ME skohczy sic
w tym tygodniu, mowy bowiem
adwokatow trwajs "a dlugo; o.
brohca oskarzonych, gen. Wa
shington, mowil juz 9 godzin, a
jeszcze ME skonczyl; talk wiec
kofca procesu spodziewac sic ma
ley dopiero W przyszlym tygo-
dniu,
Nowy York, 12 marca. - "a
stepca konsula gen. Japonii oglo'
sill, otrzymany ministeryum
japohskiego spraw zagranicznych
wyciag statystyki emigracyjnej
japonskiej, z ktorego widac, IL w
ciagu ubieglego miesiaca lutego
| "a Japohczyk6w wiecej wrocilo
do ojczyzny, niz ich przyby}o do
Ameryki, a o So wiecej przybyio
ich do Hawai- niz ich stamtad wy
jechalo. Wracajacy byli przewa-
znie robotnikami.
Salt Lake City, Utah, 12 mar
ca. - Senat tutejszej Legislatu-
ry przyjai nader ostre prawo an
tispirytualne, podfug ktorego
kazdemu powiatowi wolno II Sic
bic, gdy chce, zaprowadzic 10
cal Option, nadto zas kazde
miasto liczace $4,000 ludnosci,lub
wiecej moze jeszcze specyalnie II
siebie mad ia sprawa glosowac.
Rowniez prawo zabrania bezwa-
runkowo sprzedazy napojow al
koholowych pod jakabadz forma
tym - ktorzy sobie W ciagu osta-
tnich 6 miesiecy choeby raz "pod-
chmielili".
Washington, D. c. 12 marca.-
Sad apelacyjny dystryktu Kolum-
bia zatwierdzil wyrok sedziego
Goulda ze sadu wyzszego tegoz
dystryktu, zakazujacy .Amery-
kahskiej Federacyi Piracy, S.
Gompersowi wspoioskarzonym
umieszczac ia liscie firm poleco-
nych do bojkotowania, imienia
f;rnny Bucks Stove & Range
Dziennik Chicagoski. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1890-1971, 1909-03-12
SpraWa zamordoWania S. .. Ks. AnSiona.

Gezkiewiez Process COOpe
emgracyi japOhskej do Ameryh Ostre prawo anti
Me bojkOtowacI" Sprawa Weglarzy
Okret potrzebie. senzacya Dayton. Rzeczoznawcza
rzezimieszkiem.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19

Mems Hats at reduced prices.
Mullaney & Winter.
If you have anything for sale,
try the Public Opinion Want Column.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19
CLAY HILL.

May II, 1909.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Pomeroy of Gays
Mills, Wis, arrived Saturday for q
visit at the H. Nj. Cummings home.
Miss Sue Hoff and Esther Anund-
son of DEBORAH spent Sunday at the
home of her sister, Mrs. c. w. Glov-
er.
Mr.. Jacob Hove, who is saving
lumber near Bluffton, spent Sunday
here with his family.
Mrs. John Dinger visited friends
on Franklin Prairie Friday after
noon.
Miss Nellie Rastetter, who is teach
ing near Castalia, spent Saturday
with home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Win LinZenmeyer and
son Roy of DEBORAH, visited at the
home of the formers parents.
Mr. j. j. Seegmiller and Edward
were business callers in Canoe Ridge
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Frye visited
with friends in DEBORAH Sunday.
The merry Widows went fishing
yesterday. James Glover, one OF the
sorority, caught twenty-five.
Mrs. Glover gave party yesterday
afternoon to about twenty-five Of
Miss Mildred's friends, the occasion
being Mildred's twelfth birthday an
niversary. The children played
games during the afternoon and after
a sumptrous repast they each de-
parted for home, having had the time
of their lives. They left Mildred
many beautiful mementos of the
occasion.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19
NoRDNEss.

May II, 1909.
Ole Orvilla and family visited at
his fathers Sunday.
Ella and Amelia Moe spent Sunday
at the S. Tovsen home.
Willie Brandhagen was a guest at
n. Ranglien's Sunday.
Mabel Hove spent Sunday at the
o. II. Stevens home.
Ida Strand was on the sick list a
few days last week
Dick Morrison, agent for the North
ern Iowa Mutual Insurance Co., was
making calls in this vicinity Tuesday.
Hans Storebo, agent for the Golden
Valley Land Co., was sounding the
praises of North Dakota in this
neighborhood Friday.
w. Leach of Freeport was a bust
ness caller at o. Stevens Friday.
Mabel Hegg, who has been staying
at the Erick Soland home for several
years, returned to her home in Min
nesota last Wednesday.
Mrs. o. Orvella was calling at A.
Grimstad's Tuesday.
Mrs. o. II. Stevens and daughter
Pearl were visitors at the Mrs. e. O..
Stevens home, near Ossian, Tuesday.
Ed Youmans was a caller at o.
Stevens Thursday.
Mrs. G.. Fl. Thune visited at the
home of her brother Frank Stevens,
in DEBORAH Thursday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19
HESPER
May II, 1909.

May II, 1909.
Fred Johnson started for Boulder,
Colorado, last Tuesday. 1t is to be
hoped that his health will be re-
stored in that salubrious climate.
r. H. Worth of La Crosse spent
Sunday with his father, DR.. Worth.
c. NJ. Morgan spent a few days
visiting old time friends.
Miss Gladys Lein of Colorado came
to Hesper on Saturday evening. She
will spend the summer with her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Tanner.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Rambo on last Tuesday.
The Nj. w. A. initiated some new
members last Tuesday night.
Word has been received from Mrs.
Rust that they arrived at Gardena,
Cal, in due time, that Mr.. Rust was
sick with. pneumonia and that her
mother, Mrs. Pike, was sliced with
pralysis the same day of their ar
rival, as she was seated at the din
ner table.
Mrs. Quinnel of Spring Grove visit
ed friends and relatives here the past
week.
Harley Morgan of Ferndale, Wash,
a former resident of Hesper, died at
his home on May I'd. He was 80
years of age and is survived by his
wife and two sons, c. NJ. of Preston
and Henry af Albert Lea, also four
daughters.
Miss Dora Torsen visited with Ida
Bergeson last Sunday.
Miss Mary Childs was the guest of
Gurina Nelson Sunday.
Rev. C.. NJ. Carter went TO Oska-
loosa on Monday, as a member of a
building committee to remodel and
enlarge the present church building
Of the Friends yearly meeting.
John Richert is rebuilding his
house and erecting a new barn.
The Y. P. S. met at Salve Burre-
sons last Sunday.
1t is hoped that the weather man
will give us different brand of
weather soon.
Henry Denning was visiting at
Mrs. Peter Bender's last Sunday
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19
CANOE VALLEY.
May II, 1909

May II, 1909.
Pete Peterson planted corn one
day last week.
Quite few from our burg Sunday
ed in DEBORAH to attend the confrma-
ton in the Norwegian Synod church.
l.. S. Blein was out for walk last
Sunday.
Mrs. Olson and Mrs. Haugen Wis
tied with Mrs. Dotseth last Sunday
afternoon.
o. P. Olson has been feeling poor
ly for a few days.
Julie Haugen spent Saturday night
and Sunday with Mrs. James Haugen
in DEBORAH.
Miss Thea Lovass, who has been
quite sick a couple of weeks past, is
reported to be about the same.
/. S. Blein had a sick horse last
week and could not work the animal,
but this did not stop Mr.. Blein from
working, he started to drag with one
horse and kept going until the job
was done There is an old saying,
Never give up"
Miss Alma Langaas and Josie Oh
son spent last Sunday afternoon
with Mrs. Pete Peterson.
". a. L. f1duSeH NlSlJeu dJ ". T.
Clson's last Sunday.
Mrs. Lovaas Sundayed with her
sister, Mrs. Haugen, in DEBORAH.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Carson and daugh-
ter Nora attended the services in
Springwater church last Sunday
afternoon.
Mrs. H. L. Hanson visited at A.
Lovaas' last Sunday afternoon.
Johnny Olson has been working
for o. Haugen the last week, fenc-
ing and setting posts.
A new baby boy arrived at the
home of John Quandahl one day last
week. Congratulations.
Clarence Olson finished his paint
ing for Mrs. Talloug the first part of
Of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Peterson made
short call at the latter's home last
Sunday evening.
Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. M. Budahl
were seen out driving one day last
week.
Even if seeding was late this year,
the crops are now coming very nicely
and good, too.
Every farmer is busy nowadays
getting his corn field ready for plant
ing
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19
CANOE RIDGE.

Mrs. Frank Stinson and little son
visited her mother, Mrs. p. Dinger,
last Thursday.
Roy Samson is on the sick list. and
his numerous friends wish him a
speedy recovery.
Frank Stinson was a professional
caller at Henry Landmeyer's Monday
last.
Mrs. John Thompson entertained
company Monday afternoon.
Albert and Olaf Johnson visited
their sister, Mrs. NJ. Musser and also
Mrs. H. Landmeyer, from Thursday
until Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Fisher and Mrs.
Blum spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Smith.
Mrs. H. Landmeyer visited her
mother-in-law, Mrs. Landmeyer, Mon
day of last week.
Miss Ella Fisher is staying with
her sister, Mrs. E. Smith, on Frank
lin Prairie this week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19
WANT COLUMN.
Rates-One Cent per word, Notn-
ing less than ten cents.

FOR RENT-Residence on Broad
way. Inquire at the Marsh Music
House. 16-tf
LOST-White hog, Saturday, from
slaughter house. Bollinger &
Goltz.
FOR RENT-Residence at 507 Me-
chanic st. Inquire Mrs. E. R.
Acers, next door. 1Stf
SEWING MACHINE-Repai of all
kinds at Fred j. Rosenthals.
14-tf.
WANTED-Buyers for 100 Iron
Beds, from $3.50 up. L. r. Nor
rison, East Water St., the man
who saves you big money.
FOR RENT-All or part of my house
on East Broadway, also two rooms
over N. R. Groff's store. Ella Mar
low. 20
FOR SALE-16O-acre farm, good
land, first class buildings and
other improvements. Will take
house in DEBORAH as part pay
ment and balance on easy terms.
Address Public Opinion, DEBORAH,
Iowa. 1913
WANTED-Oneo or two good rooms
in private residence; bath and
electric light. Notify this Office.
WANTED-Two good painters also
paper hangers at once. H. A.
Prastmark & Son, DEBORAH. 1911
LOST-You are lost in the saving
scheme if you don't go to L. r.
Morrison's and purchase furniture,
etc. Several fine bicycles for sale
cheap, and hundreds of other ar
ticles at surprising prices. Just
call and be convinced.
FOR SALE-At a bargain, 51a
horse power gasoline engine. En-
quire Upper Iowa Power Co.
FOR RENT-Living rooms over Her
man Jaeger's barber shop. In
quire 81 Day st. 19-tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19

TAKEN UP-Six yearling heifers
taken up in DEBORAH Friday, May
eth. e. A. Kenyon, city marshal.
1913
FOR SALE-Two fine corner build
ing lots in Curtin's Addition.
Cement walks. Inquire of M. j.
McAndrews.
FOR SALE - Secondhand Smith
Premier typewriter. Inquire H. C.
Johnson. 1872
FOR RENT-The Aiken house in w.
DEBORAH. A modern 7-room cot
tage. Inquire at Winneshiek
County State Bank. 12tf
FOR RENT-Eight-roo house on
Maple Ave. Good location, mod
ern improvements, up-to-date. In
quire of E. T. Reed. left
FOR SALE-About eight acres OF
land on Days fiat inside corpora
ton, also two lots adjoining.
Would make fine truck farm. H.
J. Jennisch. lift
WANTED-You to read about the
Property Exchange. If you see
anything that looks good, see us
about it.
FOR SALE-Four young registered
Hereford bulls. Oldest over 13
months. X. Ellingson C Son, Lo-
Gust, R. 1, Highland township.
FOR SALE-Jess, the best family
horse in Winneshiek county. Per-
fectly gentle, driven by lady and
children, good traveller, hand
some snowy, intelligent animal,
in excellent condition. Always had
the best of care; has changed
hands only once. An ideal family
driving horse. Complete outfit,
Northwestern buggy, harness, hal
ter, whip, blanket and horse will
go cheap if taken at once. Best
of reasons for selling. Inquire
Gil, this office 1Stf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19
FRANKvILLE.
May II, 1909.


Arthur Holm came up from Water
| loo Tuesday, for a weeks visit with
home folks here.
The lecture in the M. e. church
Wednesday evening by Rev. VIM. /.
n. Densmore was not very largely
attended.
Earl Smith went to DEBORAH Tues
day, to work in the Palace livery
barn.
Miss Sarah Ryan is on the sick list
this week.
D. w. Smith and son Frank trans
acted business in Postville Thursday.
Mrs. VIII Kneeskern and little
sons, who have been visiting her par
ents in Atkins for several weeks
past, returned home Wednesday.
Mrs. Kate Peck visited at the home
of Miss jamie Lyons Sunday.
John Lee, Jr., of DEBORAH was
Frankville visitor Tuesday.
Gerald Moose attended the dance
at Peck's Saturday evening.
Mrs. James Peyer and little daugh
tiers and Miss Tillie Flatland of Os-
sian were visiting relatives in town
Sunday and Monday.
Relatives and friends here of Chas.
Letchford received the sad intelli-
gence last week of the death of his
wife at their home in Omaha, Neb.,
May 4th.
ID. w. Smith purchased a new bug
gy while in Postville the other day.
Jimmie Kneeskern has purchased
fine new saddle and bride; but
Jimmie, the girls were all in hopes
you were going to get new buggy.
Mrs. Henry Duval and Miss Martha
koehring of Ludlow were guests of
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Koehring, Wednesday.
James Ryan, John Lydon and DR..
Keisau are getting out timbers and
hauling lumber for their new barn
which they intend to build this sum-
mer.
Dr.. Keisau is having new poultry
house built on his farm; Frank
Smith is doing the carpenter work
for him.
On account of the bad weather last
Saturday evening the attendance at
the dance at Peck's was small.
The Presbyterian church is once
more ready for occupancy and serv-
ices we'll be held there next Sunday
morning and evening, the same as
usual.
Will Albright and Mrs. Chas. Bird
sell were called to the home of their
mother, Mrs. Albright, near Castalia
Saturday. Mrs. Albright is very sick
and not expected to recover.
Mrs. Henry Cbamberlin and Mrs.
Phil Brouillet were Postville shop
pers Tuesday.
Henery Meier was calling on friends
in DEBORAH Tuesday
Jimmie KneeSkern made a trip to
Postville one day last week.
The ladies of the ID. Y. n. T. So
ciety are requested to meet at the
Presbyterian church Thursday after
noon.
Mrs. Willard Livengood was a
guest at the home of her father, Geo.
Miller, in Ludlow last week.
Miss Stella Zeman, who has been
visiting her cousins, the Brandt
Young family, returned to her home
near Postville last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irven Hughes and
son Clifford, Lydia and Herber Pad
den, Jimmie Kneeskern and Glenn
enjoyed an outing at Oneota river
Sunday.
Mrs. Ezra Bollman and baby are
visiting relatives and friends at her
old home in Sheldon this week.
The rance at Wreckwirth's next
Saturday evening has been postponed
till later in the season.
Rev. Gregg returned from his trip
to Des Moines Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Snither visited
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Ewing, west of town Sun
| day.
Miss Mabel Smith was a DEBORAH
visitor Tuesday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19
FRANKLIN PRAIRIE.

May II, 1909.
Tilda and Henry Fisher were visit
ing their sister. Mrs Elmer Smith,
Sunday
Miss Sadie Headington spent Sun
day night at A. j. Sharp's.
Miss Mabel Haas spent last week
with relatives in DEBORAH.
Mrs. Frank Jewell spent Friday at
Jim Marlow's.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Sharp and sons,
Fred and Clyde, were calling on Mr..
and Mrs. Theo. McLaine Sunday.
Patrick Grossman spent Sunday
evening in Franklin Prairie.
Mrs. Charles NARROW was calling
on Mrs. Fred King Sunday.
Misses Stella Sharp and Ina Mar
low spent Sunday with Miss Ella
Fisher.
A. l.. Abbey passed through our
burg last Monday.
Miss Allie Seegmiller spent last
Sunday evening in Franklin Prairie.
Mrs. Horace Smith was calling on
Mrs. Jim Stortz last Tuesday.
Mrs. Horace Smith, Mrs. Bert Ruth
and children, Mrs. Will McLain and
daughter were calling on Mrs. Elmer
Smith Sunday.
Mrs. A. ]. Sharp was visiting Mrs.
F. King last Tuesday.
Misses Eda and Ruby King spent
Wednesday at A. Sharp's.
Mrs. John Dinger passed through
our burg Friday.
The young people from here at
tended a birthday party Sunday held
in honor of Miss Mildred Glover of
Clay Hill. A good time YVES reported
by all.
A. j. Sharp was business calling at
VIII McLain's Thursday.
Miss Ella Fisher came Sunday to
spend a week with her sister, Mrs.
Elmer Smith.
Mr. Glenn Stortz spent Sunday
evening most pleasant in Clay Hill.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19

We have a very large stock of
new and second hand goods of al
most every description. In stoves
and furniture our stock is especially
complete. We can fit you out with
anything you need at much lower
figures than elsewhere. Come and
see us before buying. l.. R. Morri-
son. 1Stf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19

ALI my hair goods must be sold
by June 18th. c. Trzcinski. 1874
Ladies' and Gents Mackintoshes
cheaper than stealing them at Null
laney & Winters.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19

Dress Goods. half price at Null
laney & Winters.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19

Reduced prices for funeral and
wedding outfits at the Palace Livery.
w. ]. Norton, Prop. 1Stf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19

Buy your rugs of Theo. )
Brandt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-19

-Conigisky optician. winn. Blk.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-04-08
CHURC6eS =.


METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURC1i-Ser
wees at 1880 a. IN. and 1880 p. IN. sab att
school at close of morning service. PraNe
meeting on Thursday ev"n'nT REV. CIV
maxwell Pastor.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH--Servicesa
1880 a. m. and 1880 p. III. Sabbath schot
at ! 40 a. m Prayer meeting on Thu rsdd
evening. REV. N. j. MYERS, Pastor
BAPTIST Cut RCH-ServiceS at 1870 a.
u and 1870 p. m. Sabbath school at cunPu
morning service. PRAYER meeting ohTrool
day evening. REV c. f. MAXFIELD ct
CHURCH OF CHRIST-Preacning IN eac
sunday al 1880 and 1880 Communion
Every Lords Day. G. +. at $3.50. >. : al
II m PRAYER Meeting Thursday evening
Rev. o. W. WINTER. Pastor
FREE METHODIST CHU hCH-Prayer an
praise serviae, eleven O'Clock a. IN. Preach
ng at 1880 p. IN Prayer meeting FRIDAY
evening. REV. L. FLETCHER, Pastor.
HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL MISSION
Morning prayer and sermon in Woodman
Hall at 10; 80 a. m. SUNDAY. Evening service
at 1880 pm. J. A BAYNToN. Priestin Charge
ST, JOSEPH'S CAThoLIC-Services at
500 a. IN and 1890 a. m. alternately every
sunday morning. REv. FIR ZINDLER.
LATTER DAY SAINTS-North side, Mil
lard Addition, corner OF Eager and Moulton
street-Sunday school at 1880, social meet
ing at III 80 a, M, preaching at 7:3O p m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 1880.
Everybody welcome.
A. n. Hill Pastor
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-04-08
LIKED GREAT AMERICAN GAME.
Indian and chinaman Both Capable OF
Playing Good Poker.

While / was In the store fat old
Indian entered. He had short hair,
wore overalls and except for his color
was not much different In dress and
appearance from a white workingman,
says Clifton Johnson In IAN Old VII
lage Of the Pacific Coast" In Outing.
The clerk introduced him as the best
sheep shearer in the country. He
shook hands and said, me good man!
You good man."
In the season he had sb'~ut fifty
other Indians working undo. him, got
five dollars day himself and two dol.
lars for his wife, who did the cooking
for the gang. The wealth he acquired
did not stick to him. He gambled 1t
away. Gambling was common
recreation among the villagers, and
the place supported four blind pigs"
or unlicensed saloons. There were
always loafers hanging about the
porches and a noisy crowd inside play
ing pool. One of the Capistrano ex-
perts at poker was Chinaman who
had a ranch just outside the village.
lie lived In dirty little hut there ana
kept his horse under pepper tree
with only the shelter afforded by the
LEAKAGE. For ten miles around the
people depended on him for vegetables.
Some Of the poorest families in the
village bought of him, rather than
take the trouble to raise their own
vegetables, though they had the finest
kind OF land right at their doors.
He can speak hardly three words
OF English" ! was told, but he'll sit
down and play poker all right with
any Of us. Perhaps he'll lose $50 or
more at a single sitting and not go
home till the small hours OF the morn
Ing. and yet he'll be at his work that
day 40 usual without batting an eye"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-04-08
Londen's ErudIte Cabnen.

The two cabmen authors who had
just been brought to light deserve q
place beside the erudite driver dis
covered by Sir Frederick Bridge. This
cabman often drove Sir Frederick
home from the Albert hall after the
performances Of the Royal Choral So
ciety, and one evening as he received
his fare he astonished the eminent
conductor by criticising the tempo
at which he took some of the Mes.
siah" choruses on a previous occasion
This started friendship between the
musician and the cabman, and the
former discovered In the latter a very
solid foundation of musical knowl-
edge and got to think highly of his
opinions. On one occasion, indeed,
the cabman asked him to perform a
new oratorio by Perosi (which Sir
Frederick had not then seem and Of
fered to lend him a copy Of the score
London News.