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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-03-08
NATIONAL EXPORTS FALL OFF FIFTY MILLIONS
~. DURING THE MONTH OF JANU

WASHINGTON, c., THE of exports
month
aggregate the total
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-03-08

Hello-Get Sullivan's hack, 800. .
a clean city means a healthy city.
Meet your friends at Royal Annex.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27
THE SEATTLE STAR EDITORIAL AND MAGAZINE PAGE
WHAT WILL BALLINGER Dor

ON that dav when with much epistoay flourish oi
tumpcts Secretary ct the Interior Balinger was eNoe"
The Star remarked editoray that until Me- Im'no' ''t'
from the forestry service Mr. Bangc triumph would be a'N
ing in many OF the essentials which to make up complete
and entirely ovfu triumph With imperfect koWi
edge OF Mir TAFT there existed that time suspicion tna'
there was drawback in this eNoneraton despite the eh'ns
tic words in MIR Baltugers favor
And now It has SO come TO pass Mr.. TAFT quietly sent
BY the same mail letter Mr. Pnehot which perhaps he Tor
cot 10 give to the press expressing his great admiration o
Mr. Pinchot personally and conservatonaly ana Warmly "
ouesting him 10 chief forester Mr. theho' was
heartily greeted by the president in Utah the KooseNe'"
saiutaon Hello Piucho speaking volumes And Mr. ba
linper II is recorded stood by with an icy stare
Mr. pinehot was noceaby present all the public tune
ons with President Taft while Mr. Banger found reason to
remain in the seelusion OF his hotel
Decidedly the Ballinger triumph all tina, his ardent
admirers could wish Tor By all the laws and precedens oil
governmental controversy MIR Pneho the lesser Official
in rank should retire doubtless he would have done SO
had not President TAFT prevented him. The esrangeen De
tween Pncho and Bange the stage OF the personal ICY
stare will difficult sustain reconciliation WIN any
degree sincerity appears be one OF the mpossibhtes M
pinchot is not going resgn-what going 20 happen
So far Mir Balingers "iaee has been saved. with an
Oriental disregard Of anspaences Illness or pressing private
affairs may afford graceful solution These are Respectable
and hoary devices OF excaton and there excellent
oppor,inty Tor something and original genius IN
cuphem who present dsagreeahe TACT under the gse
OF dgniied eigency so badly needed as now
II fair assumption that there significance IN the fact
that Mr. Pnchot has only public portion Of Mr. Tats
laudatory letter TO him. II conceivable in view OF MIR
Pinchots remaining the that these withheld portions
of the presidents reflect Mr. Pneho that they
tain anything offensive Mr. Pnchots large following IN the
matter OF Rooseves policies Elimination points with mahe
NAUTICAL bluuiness the only other conclusion which
consong those who celebrated too unreserved on the
occasion OF the exoneraton.
Mr. Pineho has the last laugh all agrees
its superiority over previous ill-imed mirth
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27

Sonia ktitchnofe. former servant
Ia the Gournay Martin home. with
whom the duke foil ia love when
be discovered that she was stealing
rom UsFfnalue. the dukes fianee.
and whom b. saved from the police.
There's no triumph Of virtue in
The ~hole play. stealing IL fairly
Elofifled and the victim "a the
comedian OF che play The thief
Eina aud you SAINT him 10, because
he's clover The play il melo
drama from start TO finish aud ID
i tho first meiodrAma New YORK
has embraced IN many years.
VIM CourteuAy il Lupiu and
sidney Herbert IL DuerrhArd
when they act together and eaxs
81 each other, Lnpiu lighting Gusf.
rfArd'e cigar"fte. the matinne glyln
Just gasp.
The pretty girl ~ The show ia
Doris kean.. who plays sonia. bat
" parf u too small for her
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27
IN LITTLE OLD NEW YORK
BY NORMAN.

out. On the curt there stood y
large. Overlooking garbage can.
, waiting for the wagon II caught
Mr. sohwartz'a eye. Picking the
can up. he shot n through the plato
glass window. behind which he
knew Mr.. Harmon was stiil iguor
INK him.
And Schwartz Follows.
Then Mr. Schwartz followed the
can inside. going through the door
Mr. lannon's attention had been
attracted. and he was looking for
Mr. Schwartz. lie wore n cante.
loupe rind on his brow. and water.
melon seeds chung 10 his once.
snowy collar There was a fish
tail on his shoulder. and his apron
looked like paintshop IN an
earthquake
Mr. Schwartz wanted to make
sure lie seized corn cob that
lay handy and hurled at the dec.
Grated barkeep. II hit the chandel.
Ter over his head. and the pieces
fell down Mr. lannon's necks
Mr. Harmon hit Mr. Schwartz
Just once. Mr.. Schwartz's blond
head broke board In the floor
Policeman Thompson. passing by,
dropped I'm. lie made two arrests.
In court Mr. Harmon denied hav.
Ing charged Mr. Schwartz 20 cents
for drink. He said he had stood
for much persiflage. but the gar
baEe can act was too much. The
Judge held both prisoners In 81 900
Ilnll ]. -..-..l - 4 = ~ = ------
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27

NEW YORK. sept n When
John A. Schwartz entered the var
nish warehouse known az Keily'a
Al 1857 Broadway he tried In va
rious ways to attract the attention
~ John J. Harmon. who stood be-
hind the rosewood slab. Mr..
schwartz rolled wahbly eye
toward Mr. Harmon. aa one who
would OFFICIALLY say. Come hither.
oh. man Of potiona" Mr. Harmon
never saw him
Mr. Schwartz then emitted some.
thing Intended for cough, but
which, getting crossed with HE.
cough and a gurgle. had something
the effect Of hoarse bark with
n tremolo in e. This put out the
hanging cigar lighter. but II did
not Jolt Mr.. Harmon.
Not for Some Minutes.
Finally Mr.. schwartz spoke
aloud. Shay" he said. gimme
drink An don ye charge me %
cents fer q, neither. like lash one
80 solo me-" Mr. Harmon began
stacking lines on glass dish
Mr.. Schwartz grew redder and
more indignant. lie repeated his
request several times, but Mr..
Harmon only washed his lemon
squeezer.
After minutes OF vain clamor.
Mr.. Schwartz dropped his voice 10
an ominous mutter '1'l track
yer 'tenshin," he darkly threatened
30 saying. he strode uncertainty
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE

and which are a disgrace to any
municipality.
The writer spent the greater por,
ton 81 the past week In Seattle.
and while there heard the admin.
lstration criticised, rebuked aud
condemned BY many who were
there In attendance at the Soy.
ereign Grand Lodge OF Odd Fel.
lows And 20 learn from personal
observation. visited many 81 these
resorts and was astonished 20
know that a great city Hike Seattle
would allow such dena OF vice 70
exist for one moment
While taking the rounds" We
visited the Bismarck. Newport.
Angeles. Scenic and many others
Of less importance. and In each
place found the same status ~ af.
fairs existing. viz. Lewd women
Of all ages going and coming a.
long as the places we're kept open
Also we saw hundreds Of young
men and women, ranging from III
years up. drinking and carousing
Women Of all walks Of life were
present. mlngiing with those of tho
underworld
n this tn Seattle's reform admin.
istration. what could II have been
during the palny days when
claneys we're king7 For nearly a
quarter Of century the writer
has been acquainted with Seattle
in all It's forms. but never saw
so much degradation as exists at
the present time.
The former restricted district OF
Seattle was credit TO the city
compared with several Of the
places we visited a few evenings
ago, and when these women we're
driven from their former places
and scattered broadcast over tho
city. II was a very uuwiAe move
on the part Of the mayor and city
eouneilmen As II was before
young girls. as we'll az young men.
were kept from visiting these re-.
sorts, while at the present. All are
Of one family. so TO speak. with no
noticeable distinction.
GEO. W. HEAD
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27

the audience discovers that Guer-
chafd. bafricd b. Lupin Tor many
years. believes that the duke 10
i.apin. They smoke and talk TO
galher Tho clock nears ~ Tho
duae bAniora Gnerrhard that be
has not caught Lupln.
Hal Hal Hsi hoi
But he won't get this necklace.
IN make him break bis promise.
says 0ucrchnrd. IL - three mia
utgs % IL"
AT IL O'Clock. says the duke.
sLuplu Wlii have this peeklace.
pointing AZ the case on the table.
The clock strikes midnight
Hai" excialfaa Guerrhard, Weix.
lng fhr case
@Hai haf~ echoes the duke
These are paste The necklace
wRa stolen many days $40
In The last act Guerchard traces
the daka 70 his rooms for proof
that be- has the stolen necklace,
The dukr. eornsred. his houae SUR
rounded by lnnfchArde mrn. goes
upstairs IN nm elevator aud sends
the elevator duun. Gmrrehard. NOT
tindinr ans stairway. takes the eisN
safor A. BE- asceuds. The audience
discovers that the elevator has two
decks and on the lower deck sits
Luplu before a mirror. making
himself up 10 look like 6uerchafd
he steps oas and calls ia 0uer-
chard's men
Lapin il apatalfA ~ that ole
satof. he nhyA lie II disguised
like Guerchard. when he comes
down seire him. III go 10 the front
of the house
Thus be escapes while Gucr.
rhafd's own msu ara trying 90 ar.
rest GueFehafd With Lupin goes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27

The ministers class a. ffa Kirk
ef TehSrmory had bees rea dinF the
story ~ Joseph and hls brethren.
ana IL came So fhe tern ~ Sire
minister 80 examine the boys
Tie replies ta al bic questions
Nha BEEN quick Intelligent aad corr
rect such -
WHAT great crime Ola these sons
~ Jacob commit"
-rhsy sold their brother Joseph
quite correct And Ter how
mMrh
twenty pieces 81 silver
"AnA shat added 90 the cruelty
Ana wick adnesu ~ these bad
hfufhaFnF
paWEs
WHAg made tMair treathNrN even
nnf~ drtsHfEhfe anB hetnups
Thew bright little Highlander
stretched uWs an eager hand
Well. M maar
Please sir they FFlt't htm very
cheap Tit fsfta
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27

Seattle. Sept. Is. 1909.
Editor star Permit me 10 ex-
press ms lfearty approval az youF
editorial on the front page Of last
nights Star Sept. gsl. eHtitled
From Roadhouse TO Morgue Il
ought TO be read by every man.
woman and child In the city Il Is
q powerful arraignment Of Hell
Holes" that in all decency ought 70
be wiped out Of existence for all
time. and In this fight you have tho
support OF every person claiming
citizenship in this great city. Do
not faiter till the iaw-breakiug road.
houses are all closed. and then. re-
membering that intoxicauts sold
and drank In a Iegaiized. law-re.
specting saloon before midnight are
Just az debauehing and dangerous
turn your BIG GUNS on the legal
lied saloon and help to destroy IT
In all this fair land.
Cordially yours.
JOSEPH A. CAMPBELL.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27

nY ". 9. sHgPliERp.

NEW YORK. Sept 81 New York
IL aquiyer. a. London aud Paris
have been. over the French detee.
tive play. "Araeno Lnpln" Chaa,
Frohman made a lucky strike when
I he brought Il 90 this country Al
ready be r. forming road companies.
so the whole country Is likely TO
see Il.
Francis de Crolaset aud Maurice
Leblanc, who wrote ~Araens Lu-
pin. did something brand new In
the detectiveplay line.
See for yourself: A brilliant
thief. who calls himself "ArAunc
Lnpln.' is working In Paris. aud
Is The talk of the town. because he
always leaves his calling card and
always gives warning. 10 advance.
Of his coming.
GoufnaY Martin. rich. with a
home IN Paris and a chateau Ia the
suburbs. IL particularly the mark
% Lupin Every courteous threat
that f.upln has sent him has been
/ fulfilled Pictures have been cut
from the walls. safes have been
broken Into from the rear. leaving
their fronts undamREed GusF-
chard great detective 81 Paris.
IL put on the caac. after the Gouf.
nay Martins have been robbed three
times.
Servants IN Plot
GuefchArd. In scene At the
Gournay Martin chateau. discoFs
ers that servants seem 20 BE In
the plot He orders them held
and calls for patrol wagon. A
wagon rolls up. taxes the prison
ers- and Guerchard discovers that
Il vas fake patrol wagon sent BY
i.upin. This la only one 81 many
tricks shown In Ehe play.
While tho detective IL In this
house. a message comes from In
pin that at II that niEht he viii
steal the Gournay Martin pearl
nee kiaee from the chateau The
duke OF charemace. who 81 90 be
married 70 Gcrmaine GournaY
Martin. and who has hunted lions
"a Africa. travelled n balloons
fought tn many wars. and hunted
the north pole. IL guest ~ The
chateau Old Gouruay Martin huF-
ries hlA family In automobiles from
the chateau 10 Paris a. once
II he says he'll come. says tho
old man. he'll come. and I dou'f
wAnt to be here with my family
The duke OF Charomaee. whose
chiyAiry and courtesy have made
him the social Hon ~ the day In
phria' agrees 90 r.maiu In tho
chateau with Gnerchard 10 guard
the pearl necklace.
Guerchard places the NECKLACE
on the table and the tao men at
down In The big lonely room. Then
comes the scene that makes the
play a success. FOR the first time
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27
Monroe Wash

september 70. 1909.
Editor Seattle Daily Star, Seat.
tle, Wash. Dear Sir Your mag
nificent article. From ROadhonse
to Morgue," was read With great
interest, and viii say. it was a very
commendable article and should be
read BY all
For long time the Georgetown
"roadhouse" has run in direct yio-
lation Of law and decency. Yet
there are many places in your own
city that are equally as bad, as
far as the rninatiou Of young men
and young women are concerned.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27

Seattle. Sept. rs. 1909
Editor Star: Allow me 10 thank
you for your write-up in last even
ing's paper tSept "a. From Road
house 70 Morgue." and many other
similar stands that you have taken
for the moral betterment OF this
community.
With best wishes OF
A PATRON.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27

Among the things that Peary
didn't find At the North Pole. al.
ready noticeable. Is sunny and
accommodating disposition.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27

Ebur regular army companies all
act as the presidents bodyguard in
Seattle The president has a lot OF
body TO guard.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27

Spain can win more crushing vie.
tories over the Moors with i.ss re
suits than any other civilized power
in the crushing business.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27

When Mr. Bonillon makes any
charges OF graft he always has bis
Eskimos right with him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27

All parties IN the warnerRolleF
controversy agree that the doctor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27

, may unknowinKiy in times past
have been unethieal
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27

oIadga-The idsa - sending a
kiHr IS fefephenef don't want 20
be kissed on ms rafi
6inasis IfNf tie receiver a. your
iipn.--comie cuts
A fool g. like other men o. long
as he IL silent~~panish.
RefarmeF 1 wish ! eouid "a some
Trims "a make people take my a."
friend Try engraving Il on the
h8naie ~ your umbrella r. Boston
Transcript
a friends faults should be knewn.
but not abhorfsd e Portuguese.
Airs Stub -oh. John. what ia the
world has happened % your Why.
yen look er pale ~ ghost
Afr Nsuhh-aNu wonder. Maria. !
eaa ouf beyond my depth aud vent
down three times before being res
Nurd During that time ! femems
bnrrd every event - my ne
Mrs EtNhh- GRACIOUS. John. And
and did sou remember that letter
I gave you 90 mall last week Chi q.
cago News.
Does your wife cry when che
ives answered NJ Maekton. II
Tent ftr heat % her temper that
distrrasrr me 80 much 49, she hu-
Nudity Warrington star
Posi- ~ don't see ghs difference
between playing bridge Tor pri1ss
and gambling for money.
Parker There's lot When you
play faf money you Eei something
worth hasinE --st. Louis Fostsbis-
pstrh.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27
UndcrnuSiiraS
OndGrpriCed

Corset Covers, Drawers, Gowns and Com
blnations- Made OF sheer materials plain
or deliberately trimmed. These goods are
very slightly soiled tgood as new when
washod). Prices range from 6bc up to $40.
with onethird off.
second Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27

~ mail, out 81 eity-t yssr' ssi
n months, Rt.rot mouth Hbrs
Entered 81 seattle, WASH post
sfftee, ~ aeeend-clnsa nsifTfi
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27
GLOVES T TRf SHOW |

YOU naturally want and smart gloves for
the Show--but you want those smart gloves re.
liabie--here some:
cen,emeri Kid cloves~A glove we can thoroughly
recommend We carry this in all the fashionable
shades. you viii be delighted with the Cen
temeri" glove either at, per pair, s200 Ct IN
OF ss.sts.stss s,.......t..Y tsVV
In Dents we carry the most popular lines. but
We strongly counsel YOU to Try the heavy special
kid
The "Estele" Kid Glove We can thoroughly
recommend for those who prefer a dollar gloves Il
Is decidedly the best dollar glove in the market
Main rtoor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27
NEW YORK AQUINER over
THE NEW DETECTIVE PLAY
.ttttttttttttsttt
HOW TO PRONOUNCE IT. =

"Arscne Lupln" New York =
= had 60 learn 90 pronounce the =
= name of the play II goes like =
= this; Are.aayue Lewpa" =
= This last pa" rs the atlckler =
4 You pronounce Il as II you 4
4 wore beginning TO say the 4
4 word pants" and you say Il =
a through YOUR nose, Tho ac- =
= cents are ON "Hayne" and 4
4 lew 4
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27
In the Basement
FIFTY STRONG TRUNKS

Made OF selected materials, beautifully
lined, full set OF trays, splendid
trunk in every respect Regular $500.
Special price, $3.50.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27

A friends faults should be knpWn,
but not adhered Portuguese.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27

OUR SPECIAL WINDOW will give you slight
idea Of millinery capacity in the creation Of
dress and tailored hsts-bUt our window Is orly
the shell; inside you will find multitude Of smart
hats for smart even,s-frOm the severely plain 70
the highly ornate.
For the Show can show yon hats. dainty
creations in black and white with gold net and
magnificent plume trimmings which display
spray OF metal flowers to perfection or perhaps
you prefer a fur hat in curacul seal, or your
taste may incline To a neat tailored model 10
every style feel sure that we can please you
and TO price. well the price range Is 80 extern
sive that II would consume columns to ennmerafe;
perhaps Il Is sufficient to say sl5e is the highest
price and the lowest is $40.
second Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27

A fool g. like other men a. long
as ne IL Hilent.--Danteh.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27
STAR DUST


"fberf's HFa-
orally a reason
Ter fhlnHhf mast
harl,rFs prefer
baseball Ter f0oi-
bali"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27
Cocoa Door Mats
Much UnderpriCed

"Buy now. you will soon need them
Size l4x24 in. good quality brush; 9qc
regular 5oco Special price. ..,.....'SSs
Size i6X26 in, 0mottled brush; hllc
regular price o5c. Special price. wv
Size lSx2s in, extra quality brush; Efc
regular price S5o. Special price....0 W.
Size iSXS0 in. excellent notified Ttc
brush regular 81. Special. ,....-..s
These special prices are for Tuesday Ana
Wednesday only.
Third Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27

Ffiend-=Try engraving " on the
4Hndie % your umbrella r. Boston
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-27

Member % the I'aited Press. rub-
ushed daily BY The star rahiish-
ins Go.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-22

Little Katrina Suzanne Ejortb was
called Zanna for short. She lived in
Norway, away up on a m~ountalntop.
Although she had been born in Nor
way, she had not always lived there.
For ten happy years she had lived
in America, and then (when Zanna
was thirteen years old) they had re-
turned to the house on the rocks
which Mr.. Hjorth had built for them
all, close by his great mill.
At first Zanna thought 1t was a
tiful to live on a mountain so hign
that, in order to reach her home, she
had to climb up two hundred n
thirteen steps. Zanna counted them
all herself, and wondered how her
sturdy Morse grandfathers ever had
the patience to cut these rough steps
out of the solid rock hundreds OF
years ago. There were just two hun
dred steps too many for Mrs. Hjorth,
who, after two or three attempts, al
ways lost her breath at the uniucky
thirteenth step. So after that her
husband always drove her round by
the winding roadway, which was very
much longer. But little Zanna al
ways liked to climb the steps.
Back of their home was a noisy,
rushing waterfall which splashed and
foamed night and day, and turned the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-22
"a CHRISTMAS HIM.

q doX o. cxultotion, .,,.,
OfJeSus' IondrouS blrth'J
Herald Of solVaFion,'
Good Will ond peocc on earFhG
With 6ladncss and rejoicing
We kail thy blessed morn.
Loud hallelujahS Nlcin9,
For Chryt The Lord 5 bornt
o happy Chrl5tmo5 morninb:l
0 Bcthlchem'S bright 5tdr!.
The EASTERN sky odofnin2.
And guiding }rom o5ar
The Nooi, tribute brlnoinoe
To Christ, the ncN, born Ming
while angel hosts are singing
And hedVen'5 drche5 ring
We hail thee, dawn Of 6Iadne5SI,
Rroelaimin6 peace t0omen,;
iDDpellin6 care and sadneSS,
RESTORING JOY d3ain!.
NE WorShiP dnd adore thee,
o JESUS, This ble5t day:
ProsFrafe We fall Before fhee. ,
And own thy 5oVerefen 5Sey''
% Dobc Of Dethlehcm,5 mdn1sr
O louly shepherds kin6;,
70 holy Inf6nt. Stranger; -
Receive The love Me'brinb'
70 Jc5uS mi6hty Saviour, %
Our keartS He give TO thee;
Ne seek Thy bleS5ed foyer
Through all eFernity
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-22
The Academy Of Silence.

It Is written that among the various
schools of Grecian philosophy existed
one known as "The Academy OF
Silence" composed of 100 men, each
member pledged to the purpose OF
the school. To them came n seek
ing admission. Their list of member
ship was closed and their head, calling
the would-be neophyte before the as
sembled audience, showed him with
out a word an urn so filled with water
that not a single drop could be added.
The neophyte, reading the message,
bowed silently, started to withdraw,
but hesitated and returned. Picking
q petal from a flower, he dropped 1t
on the trimming bowl so d~exterously
that it foated without dislodging the
slightest particle Of the liquid. The
membership Of the academy OF silence
became 1O1.-Hollis Godfrey, in the
Atlantic.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-12-22
Tnsuring His Honesty.

A shrewd old Vermont farmer
came into a lawyers Office the other
day and proceeded to. relate the cir
cumstances in a matter about which
he thought it would be profitable to
"go to law"
"You think 7 hev got a good case?"
no finally asked.
Every good, indeed" the lawyer
assured him. "You should certainly
bring suit"
What would your fee be for the
whole thing?" the old farmer asked.
Fifty dollars" vas the prompt
response.
The client pulled out an old wallet,
extracted a roll of bills and counted
out $50.
Now" he said, "you hev got all
you would get out Of this case any
how; so s'pose you tell me honestly
just what you think my chances Of
winnin' a suit are?"-The Green Bag.