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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-17
A Cockney.

Minshen. a dictionary maker of Lon don. In 16l7 isssIed a work which gave the following amusing account Ot the origin Of the word ''cOckney:" "A cockney, or cockny. applied only to one born within inc sound of the Bow bells-that is. within the city of Lon don niche terne came first out Of the following tale:
 ''A citizeus S some. riding with his father out of London into the country and being a novice and merely igno- rant ot how corne aud catei do in crease. asked when he heard a horse neigh what the horse dide. His father answered, 'The horse dothe pelgh Riding further. be heard cock crow and said. 'Dothe the cock neigh tooT And therefore cockney. or cockneigh. by inversion thus: lncoctus-i. e.. ra W or unripe in countrey-mens affaires."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-17
NATIONAL LEAGUE
 SCHEDULE TIED UP
fspecial from limited Press

New York, Feb. 17-Another "extra inning in the National Leagues S schedule squa bble will be played this afternoon at the Waldorf Astoria with scant prospects of the winning run'' being scored
 John T. Brush of New York, has come over to the short schedule camp, making a tie in the vote. As two- thirds vote of the eight club owners is required to adopt 9 schedule, there will have to be a change of heart ex- perienced by at least two members of one of th0rival camps before the part ing highball can be drunk.
 Despite several arguments between Brush, Murphy and McGraw. no team con yet claim Catcher Johnny Kling Murphy said today that no trade or money proposition with anyone would tempt to part with Kling.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-17
HAnD WORK.

San's Desperate Effort at Composing Love Letter.
 To one old sout hern negro in New York he difficulties of letter compost ton seemed well nigh inSurmnunt a bic. The old fellow. as d writer in the Al lanta Constitution relates, asked his "boss." Colonel Yerger. 10 write a let ter for him to his sweet heart.
 'AlI right. Sam. I'll do it." agreed the colonel.
 Has yer got de paper and de ink and de pen ready. sah?'
 "YeS. Sam. Go ahead"
 Write Thompson street, New York"
 "All right"
 ''Has yer got hit written?"
 ''Yes"
 All ob hit?"
 Certainly"
 What has yer got written? Read ! to me, boss ''
 Thompson street. New York"
 Oats right. Now write May de fourteenf.'
 Yes" Has yer got hit down. boss, aI- ready?"
 Yes"
 ''G'wav. boss, you're jokin'! Read it to me-"
 May A."
 ''Mab goodness! You has got hit down all right. Now. boss. read hit all over from de berry beginning"
 ''Thompson street, New York, May 14''
 Oats right. Whew. Say, boss. let's res awt.ile: Is fired. My head aches like hit was gwineter split"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-17
HE REFORMED.
A Flash of Lightning Made Him See
 His Evil Ways.

A Flash of Lightning Made Him See
 His Evil Ways.
 A group of men sitting on the dry goods boxes in front of a country store were discussing big storms
 There's no use in talking" remark ed one of them We are all badly scared in thunderstorm"
 Il remember one time when l was. sure enough said another. ''lt was about a year after l was married. and 1 was on my way home from town. It began to thunder and tighten when l was about halfway there. and the rain fell in sheets. l stopped under big tree. l knew that wasn't safe, but l thought I'd risk it.
 'In q few minutes the lightning struck tree about a hundred feet a way. and l fell down. either from the shock or from fright. l don't know
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-17

Angeles. Reynolds got out and walk ed the first F miles of the trip with Weston just to set the pace for the old fellow and wish him success.
 While in this city Frank Reynolds was one of the bartenders at the Anna zon Cafe, and on the street was often mistaken for a clergyman. Reynolds will never be old, but for anyone who has seen as many seasons as he has, to get out and reel off IT miles with out stop is quite a stunt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-17
pi,,.burx,, wond.rfuI Memory 7


 Harry x. l'illsbury. the chess player offered one day in South Bethlehem. Pa. to memorize thirty words. no mat ter how hard they might be, the selec- lions to be read to him only once.
 Professor Merriman of Lehigh uni versity and Dr. Threikeld- Ed wards of Bethlehem picked out most ot the fol- lowing words: Antiphiogistina. peri osteum. takadiastasP. piasmon. ambro- sia. Threikeld. strepiococcus. staphe- lococcus. micrococcus, plasmOdium. Mississippi. Freiheit. PhiladeIphia. Cincinnati. athletics. no war. Eichen- berg. Amerran. Russia. philosopher. Pict- t-Potgieters- Rost. Salmagundi. Oom- sillecootsi. Bangmanvato. Schlochter's Nek. Manzinyania. theosophy, cate chism. MadjesUomslOpa.
 Mir. Piilsbnry immediately repeated these words in the order given and in the reverse order.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-17
FRANK REYNOLDS
 IN WALKING STUNT

Sheriff "Dick'' Brown is in receipt of a copy of Los Angeles. Ca., news paper containing picture of T year old Edward Payson Weston. the pedes- trian starting on his walking trip east to beat his record of 104 days from coast to coast. Of more interest to
 the sheriff, and many of his friends who have seen the picture. than the figure of Weston is the likeness of the man beside him. It is that of Frank Reynolds, formerly of this city, who is now in the real estate business in Los
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-17
Rearranoino the Basis.

'.You are charging ule $i week for board and lodging. Mrs. lrons." said the gray haired person of the name of Harris. May l ask how you would itenize it: What part of it is for board?"
 Five dollars replied the landlady.
 And $2 for my room?"
 <"Yes"
 Well if you don't mind, Mrs. Irons. :" he said. proceeding to square up for another WeeA well consider here after that I'm paying you S5 for lodg- ing and g. for board. It will seem more as if were getting the worth of my y"-Chicago Tribune.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-17
The Fortune Tel!ers.

Lady-PoOr man. So you are Just out of jail: Tramp Yes, mum. was a victim of fortune tellers ten years ago. Lady Indeed! Tramp Yes. mum. The district attorney told me where I'd ever been and what I'd ever done during my whole life. aud the judge predicted where l would be for the next ten years. Puck.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-17
TURTLES STILL LEAD WHITES.

The "Purples'' still continue their winning streak in the pool tourna- ment with the Whites at the Elks' Home, winning the only three games played last evening. To date tie ''Purples'' have a lead of 97 points Last evening Bill Dewitt beat Harry Howell 75-55; William Dean won from Dave Cotter 75-51; and Mat Maloney dumped Charles Miller 75- 39. In the only billiard game of the evening Frank Mills of the "PurpIes' beat Tom Paine of the Whites 1O0- 67
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-17
DEPT. e6
TOO
 FOXY FOR MADDEN

New York, Feb. 17.-Jack Good man and Frankie Madden tried to settle their differences in ten rounds at the Sharkey Athletic Club last night Goodman did the settling of the difference. He was superior iii every way to Madden, except in the force of his blows. Goodman gave as pretty an exhibition of scientific footwork and boxing against a fight CT of the street type as has been seen for a long while.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-17
A Para qon.

'What reason have you for thinking That he's perfect gentleman"
 He must be. 1 had dinner at his ,ouSe. and neither his wife nor daugh- ser corrected him once."-Detroit Free ifreSS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-17
WiIIinn to Compromise.

Judge-Ill have to fine ye $50 for ex- ,.eeding the speed limit. Jack Scorch- pr-Look here. judge, this young lady and want to get married. Remit the fine and you get the job.-Brookiyn fsee
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-17

U. M. c. BOWLING CLUB.

The boys from Dept. 66 took two of the three from the boys from Dept. T8 last evening. The losers looked exhausted their strength. The scores:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-17
INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE.

The Graphorhones dropped two to the Cudahy Packing Co. team last evening in the Industrial League con- tests. Pete Verrelle of the Graphs was the only member of his team who could make the pins fly. The Butch CTS chopped the third game by five pins. The scores:
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-17

which to tiil, uay. But got up agaln. and my hair rose on end when l re- membered that had plug of tobac- co in my pocket"
 What had hat to do with it?"
 'Nothing but this: My wife didn't know 1 chewed tobacco. She hated the weed like poison. What if had been killed and that plug of tobacco found ip my pocket?' l thought. think had the worst fright right then that l ever had in my life." 2 "Well:"
 Well. before the next flash came took that plug out of my pocket and threw il as far as l could send it, and l have never chewed tobacco since"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-17
Depressed.

"I am afraid Bliggins has met with reverses."
 "What makes you think SOP"
 "He goes about with a gloomy look. saying there is no such a thing as dis Interested friendship. That is almost a sure sign that man has been try ing to borrow ey."-Exchange
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-17

There are more than 600 proverbs in ffss English language which relate to d0R4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-17
BOW LING.
GAMES THIS EVENING.
 STATE DUCK LEAGUE. Brid geport at Wallingford.

INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE, American & British vs. Bridgeport Brass.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-26
SWITCHMAN
Anglers WAITER
Java and Sinkers" Cause Fun
and Fury in a Railroad
HashhOuse

The switchman shufled into the little
all night restaurant in the yards. and.
setting down his lantern. straddled a
stool and rested two black shirted arms
on the counter
A streak of inky black ran from his
forehead to the corner Of his mouth.
and his hands bore similar oily. black
stains.
Cup o. Java. Tommy" he said. Then
as the waiter leisureIy waddled toward
the coffee urn he sent a remark after
him
"Don't hurry. Tommy" he said; Il
want it Tuesday night. an this Is only
Saturday" The waiter grinned and
slammed the heavy Clipped cup before
him.
Want doughnut?" he asked, look
ing about for one of those hunger
destroyers-
What's a doughnut?' demanded the
switchman. setting down the coffee cup
and blowing heavily upon IT,
waiter. Don't you know what a
sinker is?''
why don't you call things what they
are?" the switchman asked. "Suppose
was to call this hash house Restau+
rant, like you do on the sign Then
he lifted the cup again and once more
set it down with a scOwl.
That's been near the fire." he said.
The waiter grinned-
Shall I put 1t in the Ice box for
you? he inquired. The switchman
shook his head.
Not in there with them eggs like
the ones 1 had for breakfast" he said,
What was the matter with the
eggs?' the waiter asked, his voice
resolving itself into a growL Wasn't
they fresh?"
Not so awfulIy." confessed the Gus
toner. They wasn't so stale as this
sinker frinstance. an they wasn't so
fresh as you, Tommy
Them was yard eggs. lamented the
waiter Indignantly; you don't know
fresh egg when you see one. me
.switchman considered.
Maybe you're right" he said; may
be so. I've been eatin at this joint for
eight months now, an maybe atn.t up
to these newfangled things like fresh
eggs. So they was fresh yard eggsl
Well. I declare"
"Oh, leave him alone" said another
raiIroadman who had come in while
the dialogue was in progress. He's
a orphant. Sam, an he amt just right
up here. either" He touched his fore
head with a grimy finger
IF you don't like what we got here
you know what you can dor shouted
the now thoroughly aroused waiter;
we amt anxious for your trade"
L always thought that, the SWITCH
man said rehectively. Every time I
come in this place I think I'm gettin'
treated like I amt wanted It's
shame to impose on a feuer because
he's little. an give him sinkers baked
last March an coffee with sawdust
f1Oatin' in it,"
L hear Number Ten" the other rail-
roadman announced. shes wistlin'
for the block" The switchman rose
reluctantlysand threw a nickel on the
counter
Keep the change. Tommy he said.
AN don't spend it foolish" Then he
faded into the night.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-26
TETANUS ON INCREASE
IN SPITE OF SERUM
British Medical journal Thinks
Autos Are Responsible

Noticing the fact that there has been
a sudden great increase in recent years
in the number 81 deaths directly due to
tetanus. and this in spite Of increasing
knowledge as to its methods of inva-
sion and the extensive use Of anti
tetanie serum now prevalent, the Brit
ish Medical Journal says:
'One of the causes-perhaps the most
impOrtant-wOuld seem to be connected
with the great increase in the
use of mOtOrs cars. On a prior
grounds one would have thought that
such an increase in mechanical trac-
ton and the consequent diminution in~
the number of horses employed in large
cities would have tended in quite the
opposite direction. for 1t is we'll known
that animal excreta teens with the
tetanus bacillus. Unfortunately this
comfortable view has not proved cor
rect In practice
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-26
NATIVES OF REICHSLAND
JOIN THE FRENCH ARMY
Service Appeals to Youth of
Alsace ard Lorraine

The French army apparently con-
tinues TO appeal to the youth of Alsace
and Lorraine. Last year the number
of natives of the Reichsland who en-
listed in the foreign legion was 1.022,
in 1908 the figure was 800, in 1907 572
and in 1906 316. Recently German au-
thorities have estimated at 100000 the
number of young men who have fed
from these two provinces to avoid serv-
ice in the German army The increase
in the number of enlistments last year
is attributed to the opportunity for
active service in Afrfca. the French ex-
peditiOns have recently offered. The
chief appeal. however, remains in the
fact that every rank in the French
army is attainable by the humblest
private, while in the German army the
reverse is the case. Thus, 40 years
after the treaty Of Frankfort, Alsace
seems still to deserve it's ancient title
of ''the nursery Of the French army
London Globe.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-26
AVIATOR ATTEMPTS TO
FLY FROM TREETOP
French Inventor Falls With
Wooden Wings to His Death

The adage OF the cobbler not going
beyond his last is recalled by the mis-
hap to which a farmer of Antry Issard
has been the victim. For 30 years he
had been studying the problem or
aviation. with results about as disas-
trous as those which followed Reuben
PettingalT Ts-another farmer, by the
way-researches into pyrotechny. The
French farmer constructed Of wood n
gigantic pair of wings. whicd he al
fixed to his shoulders Thus equipped
he climbed tree and attempted TO
hy. Instead he fell sapd sustained in
iuries that have proved fatal. During
his lucid moments his whole thoughts
were centered upon aviation.--London
Globe
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-26
VANITY DENOTED BY
LONG STRAIGHT TEETH
Dentists Say One Peep Into
Mouth Reveals Character

Certain dentists. says Les NouveIles,
profess to tell the character of patients
from their teeth. and they go so far
as to declare that this method is al
most infallible
Long and straight teeth denote -
ity; long and projecting teeth signify
an avarlcious nature combined with
egotism; small teeth. very white, and
separate, are a sign that the owner Is
inconstant- Small closely set teeth are
an index to an uneven temperament.
with tendency to neurasthenia Fin
ally, Inconsistency can be discovered by
the teeth overlapping.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-26

PARTNER wanted in best paying line of bust
ness in S. F.; can double amount invested in
30 days: nothing like it; ONE CHANCE in a
LIFETIME; fun partnership 5000. / ril
give per cent month for loan. l. HAN
SEN. dealer In PLUMBING SUPPLIES, 800 to
S2s MeAllister st. Tel Market 40S3 or J-2S6s.
BOARDING HOUSE TO LEASE.
The best boarding house proposition in Oakland
on a main street; close to Lake Merritt; short
walk to Broadway; best location in the city; al
ways does business; big money maker for the
once Box 4401. Call office. Oakland.
NEAT. tidy restaurant and lunch counter on
prominent street for $4o0: catering TO good
trade; excellent place for man and wife; some
thing really good and profitable in this line
THOMPSON & SPILKER, $50 Bacon block.
NOTION. stationery. candy store: transfer cor
ner; sell on account of sickness 130oIs
Hayes ST., corner Devisadero
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-26

GROCERY. GLASSWARE etc store. old most
profitable business, San Mateo county; horses
wagons; invoice about 81 900: terms to right
party; consider exchange for good property.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-26

PHOTO STUDIO Of the best equipped. To-
Gated and reputable ones in Seattle: splendid
business; price 81 500; terms half cash; we'll
worth $1,000; sacrifice sickness
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-26

FRUIT and VEGETABLE business. bay town;
stock; cheap rent; $500.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-26

LAUNDRY PLANT. Monterey county: complete
IN IN every respect; doing good business; price
$500: a bargain.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-26

BAKERY, confectionery. Yolo county: years
established; employs , bakers; price s.. 100.
including everything and $T0O soda fountain.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-26

BUTCHER BUSINESS. across bay; first class
business; price $S. 600. including horses wag
ons etc. consider partner.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-26

RESTAURANT. Oakland. clearing 5000 up mo. :
everything up 10 date: Al business: men
trade; $1,000. terms, or will consider any
reasonable cash offer.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-26

CLARKE &c MAGNUS. BUSINESS BROKERS
$50 Market ST.. room 507. Westbank bldg
No Charge for Listing 4 Business.
See Us for Bargains in
CITY OR COUNTRY BUSINESS PLACES.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-26
BUSINESS CHANcEs-continued
HE BROKER

HERRICK T HE BROKER
CISCO BEAU
TIFULLY OFFICE s A NICE
PLACE WHILE WE ARE BUSY.
ACQUAINTED. FREE LAW DE PARTMENT a SERY
ICE.
A. HERRICK. 1905 MARKET STREET.
REFERENCES: THE WESTER NATIONAL
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-26

SALOON. Oakland; elegant fixtures: doing good
business during whole year independent of
times: must sacrifice account of family affairs
for $1,000; license worth 81 GOO
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-26

you in getting located in business.
own loans, With my own money,
If you have paEt cash to purchase
ke the balance and you can pay
TRULY YOURS,
G. A. HERRIcK,
*
sses. which 1 have thoroughly in
x
lumber and building supplies: do
this business will clear up sew
all expenses; will sell for about
viii require about $40, 900 to pur-
for a saloon call and let me help
| AN THE MIDDLE MAN FOR
ERS OF SAN, FRANCISCO and
and locations in this part of the
your lease: also advance cash to
IF YOU DEAL WITH ME.
*
have a real bargain in several
nigh class saloon that viii clear
ON IN SD ST.; will invoice 1000;
$500 rent; / will sell you this
genuine bargain.
X
in the heart of the business
location, receipts $40: You can
$1,000 if it is worth a cent;
X
with good neighborhood trade;
opposition within 4 blocks; this
month. Is it worth $66o?
x
off Market that is good buy;
me a reasonable offer on this.
PAY1NG SALOON IN SAN
We part of the purchase price
! 1905 Market street, and will
*
SINESSES.
of any kind and have $500 or
paying business with living
or 2 young men that will clear
cry business for sale. with sa-
doing $4,000 month business;
$500 CASH that would like to
mt of cash to purchase saloon that
is saloonman that knows the
Francisco.
X
ou care for small store if you
e large number of stores with
ice from $500 up. What | show
ry dollar l ask for it. See some
X
d stands that 1 can recommend;
ne for a lady. I also have one
to lease: this is a dandy and
SALOON. CALL AND SEE AIE.
SALE. l AM ALSO THE MID
Es AND DISTILLERs.
f A BUSINESS THROUGH Me
HE CASH REQUIRED. | WILL
D YoII CAN PAY Me OUT OF
FFORD TO.
X, 1908 MARKET ST.
ARTNIENT HOUSES.
aims in small rooming and apart
EE e city.
ket St; 10 years lease: rent
9TH and 7th; ) years lease; rent
ooNs
es, Fillmore St; new lease G
illmore St; doing $40 day; price
er. one block south of Market St.,
ket +; good lease rent $500.
eely fitted up place; doing s29 a
ket st; years. lease, doing s75
in Market; 10 years lease.
ner at Bush st; rent SIS; doing
ERIEs. GROCERIES.
GROCERIES.
Y. elegant so foot plate glass
trade: downtown neiahborhood:
ut the price asked. $4,000.
uoR STORE. in good. thriving
ice $1,000.
kerry. in the busiest part of the
rooms and good sized store: nice,
doing $25 day; price STo0.
oNs.N SALOONS.
oeatlon: rent S75; new building;
thing goes; a snap; price $500.
*
trade; no opposition in 4
se Is worth the price asked, 5000.
that is doing from $50 to $50 a
uy; price So, go.
X
0 $50 a day; rent s25; will sell at
suit; price now sToo.
EN-; FINE FIXTURES: receipts
st buys we have: rent $25; price
ING RooMs-I have several
from $500 up. Come in and see
X
OUSEs.
t is certainly bargain. The
50. 25o takes it. These places are
*
e in the country: acres OF
erything up to date; swell
cd paying business; has cleared
cation invited; will give so days
*
f the best in the city to lease.
) and wont last but few days.
*
NvEsTMENT BROKER.
D SO YEARS.
TERN NATIONAL BANK.
y
*
X
MENTS.
PoRTUNITIES.
)AIING HOUSES.
AIS, EXCHANGES,
Nd BONDS.
X
RICK
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BUSINESS CHaNcES-co
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-26
BUSINESS CHANCES


N~-~~~~~~~->>0~S~---o >~.--~-~.,,>,l.-o~>-,,,oo,
RANCHERs. HOW ABOUT THESE?
go room apartment house, clearing SI2O rent
only Sl2o; price $4,000; exchange for house and
ONE OF 20 ROOMS. A1'
Clearing 500 monthly rent only $152 net: price
$1,000; mortgage Of $1,000; exchange equity foi
ranch or country hotel. A5C
With 3 living rooms and bath: rent only $40.
doing business of $45 daily; price 50 600: will
exchange for small ranch or for personal prop
List your ranches for exchange with ]. HAY
SMITH CO. s72 Broadway, Oakland.
THE BAY CITIES INVESTMENT COMPANY.
81 MONADNOCK BLDG.
WE DO NOT CHARGE FOR ADVERTISING.
PAY NOBODY ADV. MONEY
RESTAgRANT; r1.i5 i5IB4a IT. receipts s!25 day; $1,000
CONFECTIONERY and NOTIONS; dandy little
store: living rooms: $3.50.
WANT PARTNER: grocery and liquors: bust
ness growing too fast for owner; half interest
DELIcATEssEN and LUNCH; 5 living rooms;
rent $3.50: receipts $50 day: only 81 200.
PAY NO MONEY FOR ADVERTISING
Ray CITIES INVESTMENT COMPANY
OIL LAND
40 acres Of the best Monterey shale land:
near San Ardo. west of the Salinas river
There is a bitumen mine just north of this
place, and many oil seepages all through this
THE UNION OIL COMPANY
this location and will develop at once. There is
no better oil land in California. but need money
ana Tor q QUICK sale VIII sell FOR
$50 PER ACRE.
Box Io5G, Call office.
$1,000; 20 years established-Hay, grain. wood
and coal: also express business; average
monthly receipts on coal business 81 900:
average monthly receipts on express SIPS
Fully equipped In every detail, including 4
horses. wagons, stock of hay, grain wood
and coal All is included in above price
This is snap for the right party. WENT
WORTH & co., 1903 Grove st. cor. San Pablo
sy- and 10th ST.. Oakland.
GOOD chance for an active. steady Young man
of business ability to get connected with old
established real estate and brokerage firm in
best location of city; $500 for half interest:
this Is not matter OF money. but of helm
and only the right. suitable man will he ac
cepted. Box 1917. Call office
SPECIAL
Harness business in best interior town: works
q men: doing an enormous business; price s35-
J. HAY SMITH CO.. So Broadway Oakland
TEAS AND COFFEES; store and route: a fine
paying place for couple or two men. pood
location; paying route: no drawbacks what
ever: trial. Commercial Brokerage Co 10
Sd St. rms. 34-35.
RESTAURANT opportunity; high class Market
St location: clearing $500 month: seats 100:
owner leaving city: long lease: trial given.
$3.50; worth double. FRUGOLI & co. 4O7
Pine ST
FOR sale-A good newspaper route in a good
district in this city. Apply to j. r. LEN
HARI. Circulation Department. s. B. calI.