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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-21
A STRAW VOTE TAKEN.
Members Of the U. 8. Grand Juries
Show Their Preference.

One OF the Dickinson county MEM
bers Of the United States grand and
petit jury which have been in session
at Topeka for some time past is
home. He reports that after the
business session was over the mem
bers we're sitting around discussing
affairs in general and the talk drift
ed into politics. Finally one Of their
number suggested that a straw vote
be taken on governor. This was
consented to and 1t resulted in Stubs
getting two votes, Wagstaff forty
three and one refusing to vote. the
Jurors were composed Of forty-six
men drawn from all parts Of the state
and II 1t is at all and indication OF
general feeling against the present
state executive he might as well get
off the track now. The high taxes
which Stubs has forced upon the
taxpayers will be remembered py
them on election day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-21
Are Home From India.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Sparrow are
home from India where they have
been missionaries for many years
Mr.. Sparrow having been there IL
wears and his wife 10 years. They
are here visiting at the home Of
Mrs. SIS parents Mr.. and Mrs )
Herr, and will remain indefinitely
because of poor health. They wen
over there by way of England and Eu
rope and returned by japan anf
California.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-21
Knocker.

Il a man who can't see good in any
nerson or thing. It's habit caused
by a disordered liver. II you iln0
that YOU are beginning to see things
through blue spectacles, treat your
liver to a good cleaning out process
with Billiards. Herbine. A sure cure
for constipation, dyspepsia, indiges,,
tiop sick headache, billiousness. az
liver, stomach and bowel troubles
Sold by @. E. Northcraft & Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-21

is the germ Of la grippe, that, breath
ed in, brings suffering to thousands
Its after effects are weakness, ner-
yousness, lack Of appetite, energy
and ambition, with disordered Liver
and kidneys. The greatest need then
il Electric Bitters, the splendid tonic
blood purifier and regular Of stom.
ach, Liver and Kidneys. Thousanot
have proved that they wonderfully
strenthen the nerves, build up tne
system and restore health and good
spirits after an attack OF Grip: \
suffering try them. Only soc. FER
feet satisfaction guaranteed by J. M
Gleissner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-21
Will Test Poll Tax Law.

Chapman Gazette: On Monday
evening Wiley Elliott was arrested
upon the complaint Of Street Com
missioner Thisler, for the failure to
nav three dollars, in cash, assessed
AGAINST him as poll tax.
Mr.. Elliott has repeatedly offered
to go upon the streets and work out
his poll tax but this has been denied
him by the street commissioner ana
sustained by the city council. II Is
commended that under the law all pun
tax must be cash. .s .g.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-21

ABnENEs SOCIETIES.

r. AND A. M-Benevolsn Lodge Ne.
AZ. raeets first and third 4oncaL 49,
ing in each month at Aaeonie nall 80
nef Third and Cedar. J. ". young. ~, ".
M ]. L WoFtoys oocretAfyi Fs-s
brethren welcome
novAL ARCH MAsoNs-cyrus Chap
tsy No. Is meets IN Masonic ball on ~
second and fourth IEioays ~ n
month. v. W. Morse, n -f.h 'esepA
Keel, secretary.
TRIPLE TIE BENEVOLENT AsgockA.
isiON ABILENE Council NO. 81 meel :.
second and fourth ThurSoay elsniA
Il. csrdner, presidents John q hoyst'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-21
RheumatIc pOIsonS are qulckIy an aa

Rheumatic polsons are quickly ana
surely driven out Of the blood WIN
DR.. Shoop's Rheumatic Remeoy-
iJauid or tablet form. DR.. Shoop' :
bookIet on Rheumatism plainly ana
interestingly tells Just how this y
done, Tell some sufferer OF TINS
book, or better still, white Dr. snoop,
Racine. Wis, for the book and Tree
test samples. Send no money. Just
ioIn with DR.. Shoop and give some
sufferer a pleasant surprise All
Dealers,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-21

Bullets have often caused less sut'
fering to soldiers than the eczema
L. w. Harrison, Burlington, Me-, col
in the army, and suffered with forty
years. but Bucklen's Arnlca Salvs
cured me when all else failed" he
writes. Greatest healer for Sores
Ulcers, BoiIs, Burns, Cuts, Wounds
Bruises and Piles. 25c at ]. M
Gleissner's.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-21

which Il evidenced By having passed
through thirty-seven tunnels. From
the train we could see on the high
mountains" the Hindu temples and
under the green trees" their idols,
for the worship Of this people. We
expect to spend several days here.
JACOB N. ENGLE,
JOHN M. SHEETS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-21

Read the pain formula on the boz
of pink Pain Tablets. Then ASK
your doctor IL there is a better one
pain means congestion-blood pres
sure somewhere. DR.. Shops FlnA
pain Tablets check head palms. wo-
manly pains, pain anywhere. Try
one, and see. 20 for 25c, soid ny
all dealers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-21

D. R. Gordon left for Topeka and
Friday assumed his duties OIL
state grain inspector to which posi-
ton he was recently appointed by
Gov. Stubs. This is the first APP
poiptment Dickinson county has re-
ceived from the governor and the
faithful think it comes rather late
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-21

The Kidneys and the Skin. II the
kidneys are weak or torpid. the
skin will be pimply or Diotcny,
Hoods Sarsaparilla strengthens ana
stimulates the kidneys and clears
The complexion. By thoroughly purl-
wing the blood it makes good health
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-21

for publication, finds voice in PIN
nIes boIls, sallow cbmplexion' =
,anndiced look, moth patches ano
Matches on the skin-all signs o.
liver trouble. But Dr.. kinss NV ~.
lie pills make rich red blood; sive
clear skin, rosy cheeks, fine com,
plexIon, health. Try them. zoe ~
]. N. Gleissners.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-21

acrobat finds It necessary at all times
to keep his muscles and joints sup
ple That is the reason that hum
dreds Of them keep bottle OF Bal
lard's Snow Liniment always on hand
A sure cure for rheumatism, cuts
spraiss, sore throat. lame back, con.
tracted muscles, corns ,bunions ano
ali pains. Price 25c, SOC ana -
ner bottle. Sold by c. 3. Northcrait
& Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-21
u Pound a Week

at least Is what young baby oug9t
10 gain in weight. Does yoursT II
not there's something wrong with us
digestion. Give it McGee's BABY
ElIxir and It will begin gaining a.
once. Cures stomach and bower
troubles, aids digestion, stops fretiul-
ness, good for teething babies; Frice
csc and soc. Sold by G. q. Nortn-
craft & Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-21

A Certain Cure for Aching Feet
snake into your shoes Aliens FOOT
Ease. a powder. 1t cures Tired.
Aching, Callous, Sweating, swoneh
feet. At Druggists, 2be: Try y ~, ~
day' Sample free. Address Allen Alien
q olmstead, lie ROY, N. 7. 114Wka
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-21

Your tongue is coated
Your breath 10 foul
Headaches come and 50.
These symptoms show that your
stomach Is the trouble. To remove
the cause is the first thing, and
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets will do that. Easy to take
and most effective. Sold BY Q. b.
Northcraft 3 Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-21

r F. whitley, assessor OF Hayes
township, was the first one to get
his report in. 1t was filed today and
was correct in every detail.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-21

Feel languid-weak, run down?
Head ache? Stomach "off2"--Just
a plain case Of lazy liver. Burdock
Blood Bitters tones liver and stom-
ach, promotes digestion, purifies the
blood.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-21

Jennie Boxwell has filed suit IN
district court for divorce against
Samuel L. Boxwell, and charges
abandonment. The plaintiff lives In
Herington.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-21
A MONUMENT

10 the visible evidence OF remem-
brance for the departed. At the be-
ginning Of this new year. resolve to
nay the last tribute to the memory
Of your loved one by erecting a last
ing memorial at the final resting
Mace. 1t rests with you as to the
amount of your purchase. Good
taste is not measured BY dollars
neither is an artistic design. We
can furnish you a monument that
you will be proud Of for q surpris-
ingly small sum. Call and let US
show you.
ABILENE MONUMENT co.
Jay HARDING q SON, .PrOprietOrs.
Abilene, Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-21

ETCHING. oo1ing, scaling Salt Rheum
Z cured BY Hoods sarsaparilla-
he rrest and unequalled remedy ior
every kind Of SKIN DISEASE
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-21

Pure white Plymouth Rock Esss
for Matching. SOC per setting Of 10
ar $500 per/1OO. Mrs. c. H How
land. Brown prone 1880 R. :. =. :. =
Abilene. Kansas. z4"A1uAA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-21
| A N .

$40 acres miles Of good town.
90 acres Of bottom land in cultiVa-
ton. Balance upland pasture and nay
land, 10 acres Of fine large orchard
al in bearing, room house. good
barn, 8 acres Of alfalfa. Price $500.
Terms on $4,000.
S2O acres fine smooth~level lana.
& miles Of good town, 8 miles OF
another and in level country south
east, 800 acres of this can be culu-
waited, a large portion of this Is Dot
tom but never overflows. Is Offered
BY nonresident owner at $2S per
acre, Takes $4,000 to handle this.
Terms on balance at 8 per cent. GET
busy It will be sold within 8 weeks
100 acres level'land, 100 In wheat
all to purchaser, II sold soon, 4 miles
Of railroad station. . miles Of county
seat. $4,000. II cash.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-21
RFpANS

No.. a ssaroelT any condition q neheai1
thsf 4 rot banfntnd b. t1e occaeionql g.e 9.
4 RTP-A.fl4 Tnbnle. For sale ~ ~
Fisia The FiVe-C1nt packet = el en-, ~, n
- ordinary oecaeion. I1e La, -, 49,
Desnis, o6iiltns aTuniT fct Ar-A@
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-04-21
ROCK ISLAND
EaStbOund


sOuthbOund
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-08-25
BENTON ACADEMY -
TEACHERS NORMAL

The fall term opens Sept Science to complete col
eth TIE school is under sue lege course Special training
cessnl new and lin Eocuton Expression, De-
The most approved methods and public speaking
of the schools in the land ~ .b C+o,o ox
are used insuring thorough teo @ oin dnortment
work and rapid progress. iS arr1n vioIip on;tar
II will he orr aim TO meet brass band, orchestra and
every demand made upon he voice Prof Hoover
school Students received la Virginia graduate
any day Public school pupils The primary work will in
outside schools received he superyision of
on transfer OF tuition Mrs Efie " Hoover,a gradua
Individual help given each ale OF one OF the best virgin
stpdert Personal attention ia schools and of several
Maid to general welfare years successful experience
lin leading schools S teacher.
Very special attention Civ " 7 49, ~
public school teachers Tuition charges SOo 70
Mathematics languages, soc term.
Soliciting YOUR patronage, have the honor tp be
Truly yours,
II. d. FETZER, A. M, Prn.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-08-25

To Mcconnell heirs, to their
agent, representative or attor-
v,atr
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-08-25
Legal Advertisements
NOTICE.


To Mcconnell heirs, to their
agent, representative or attor-
neye
As the owner of 40 acres b.
land situated in the 5th District
of Polk County Tennessee, being
the north east forty acres of
north east quarter Section Seven
Fractional Township Two South,
Range Four, East OF The Ocoee
Land District. You are hereby
notified that unless you appear
at my office in the court house
ia the town of Benton, Tenn
esssee, OF or before the 18th day
of September, 1910, and pay the
sum S1.57 State and county and
all other taxes assessed against
said lands together with all IN
terest, penalties, and costs in
Cured INCLUDING this notice or
publication as provided by law
your right to redeem same shall
be forever barred and deed to
The same will be at once execut-
d by me to VIM. H. Butler the
purchaser of said land
WITNESS my hand dt Office
on this End day of June 1910.
JOE B. LOVE,
Circuit Court CLERK.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-08-25

Advertising is a medium
through which merchants may
let the public know what they
have to sell, and, through whlc.
business men of every kind may
let the public know what occu.
patton they follow. Try ap ad
in the NEWS GAZETTE.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-08-25

Girtrude Styles In Ohancery
VS. court at Ben
Ed Styles ton, Tenn.
In this cause it duly appearing
from the allegations in complai-
nants bill which is sworn to that
the defendant is a nonresident
of the state of Tennessee, 50
that the ordinary process of law
cannot be. served on him 1t is
therefore ordared that publica-
ton be made in The Benton
NFWS- GAZETTE,a paper publish
ed at Benton, Polk county, Ten
nessee, for four consecutive
weeks; requiaing said non-res-
deut defendant to appear at my
office in the court house in Ben
ton, Tenn ON or before the first
Monday in October, 1910, and
make defense to saldHbill of com
plainant filed for divorce, or the
same will be taken for confess
ed and the cause set for hearing
ex parte as to HIM
Witness my hand this % day
of Aug. 1910
A. J. Williams,
Clerk & Master
John s. Shamblin
Solicitor for complainant
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-08-25
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR Elk.
HI5lToRS.

The Appalachian Exposition, to
be held at Knoxville, Tenn, Sept
IL to Oct. -, inaugurates a ne"
era in the history of this sec
ton of the South, and furnishes
an opportunity for the business men
of this section to reap the vast fruits
of this great business enterprise, that
In the near future are destined to de-
yelop the richness Of the mineral and
agricultural wealth OF the soil and cli-
mate of this great section. Merchants
from all parts of the country are alive
to the great advantage to be derived
from an exhibit at the Exposition, and
all should promptly arrange to make
exhibits.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-08-25

following real estate tO-wi
Containing one hundred and
twenty acres, more or less, in
Polk county. Tennessee. in sec
ond fractional township in the
third range east, ia the 0coee
district, first section and IN the
north west quarter of said sec
lion and on the west side OF said
section. Beginning at the com
~ line at a point where the
Madisonvilee road crosses said
Mouroe county lire, running
south ward ny IA large poplar tree
in first hollow. Thence by an
oak stump in second hollow,
thence toa line on the south
side of said, quarter section,
thence north with the line on
the east side of said quarter; 80
poles to the beginning
Terms of Sale:
Said real estate will be sold
on a credit of 6 and II months
except 20 per cent of The pur-
chase money will be required on
day of sale.
Notes with approved security
will be required and lien re-
tanned until the purchase money
is fully paid
This June 29th, 1910.
T. o. PACK,
Cou nty Court Clerk
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-08-25
Read the News.G Gazette.
Notice!

The paper will be sent free TO
anyone who will write US the
news, every week, of the com
muuity in which they live.
This is an excellent opportun-
ity for you to get your home pa
per free, of cost. ~
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-08-25
Agricultural Exhibit
At the Appalachian Exposition VIII
Be Greatest Ever Seen, Says Chair
man J. A. Jones Of Committee.

]. A. Jones, Of Concord, Tenn.
chairman of the Agricultural Commit
tee, in speaking OF the agricultural
exhibits for the Appalachian Exposi-
ton to be held at Knoxville, Tenn-'
Sept. IL to Oct. IL, said:
IF the other departments. Of the ex-
position are in keeping with the ag.
ricultural exhibit then this will be
the greatest event the South has so
far witnessed. We have applications
now from eight counties In Tennessee
and two in Georgia and hope 70 put
in one or two from Virginia, North
and South Carolina. We want every
county in Tennessee, and for that mat
ter, the Appalachian territory, to be
represented. Among the many prizes
we want to call your attention to the
following:
For the best most diversified
and most artistically arranged
agricultural display made by ~
any county in Tennessee, Ken
lucky West Virginia, Vir.
Rinia, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Alabama and
Georgia .................... 81 900
Yor the next best as above. 80. TOO
Fer the next best as aboye..... 800
For the next best as above. 800
Individual Farm Exhibits.
For the best, most diversified and
most artistically arranged col
lective individual agricultural
display, all products to be
raised by exhibitor. .......... $500
For the second best as above.... zoo
For the third best as above. .... 100
"In addition to this, there are a
large number Of prizes OF every dc
scription, for everything that is raised
in the Appalachian territory. 1t will
be a wonderful revelation, said Mr..
Jones, to the public to see what Ia
raised In the Appalachian territory,
and believe 1t will be a great factor
In the future development Of re-
sources.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-08-25
Advertised letters.

Advertised Letters and Cards
remaining in the Benton Post
office are as foIlows:-
w. j. Hutchinson
Mrs. Mary Lou Spight
Mr.. Sykes
Mrs Mary Shelton
Cards
Mr. Alinous Hall
Miss Mary Hood
Miss Nancy Weaver
When calling for same
please say Advertised.
Walter N. Harrison,
post master
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1910-08-25
County Court Land Sale.
w, A. Eaton
c. A. Eaton ct ais

In obedience to a decree rem,
dered in the cause at the June
term of the county court of Polk
ounUy Tennessee, | will on the
18th day of Sept, 1910, at the
court house in Benton, Tenn. 10
the bar of equity of redemption
sell to the highest bidder, the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-10

Sperry's face heightened. ''No ref erences"
 It took thought and after thought courage, but Duncan hit upon the so- lution at length. Do you know l.. J. Bartlett 6 Co.,, the brokers?"
 Do I know J. Pierpont Morgan"
 '@Then that's all right. Tell your people to inquire of Harry Kellogg, the junior partner. He knows all about me-"
 Noting the name, Sperry put away the envelope. That's enough. If he says you're all right you can have anything you want" He consulted his watch. Hmm! Train to catch. But let's see. What do you need here?'
 Duncan reviewed the empty shelves, his face glowing. Pills" he said, with a laugh-"all kinds of pills and everything for a regular. sure enough drug store. Mir Sperry, everything Sothern & Lee carry and lot of at tractiye things they don't-small lots, you know, until I see what we can sell''
 Il see. lou ledVe It to ue pEOUd- ply know what you need better than you do. I'll make out a list this after noon and mail it tonight with instruc- tions to ship it at the earliest possible moment"
 ''Splendidr Duncan told him. You do that and don't worry about our making good. Pm going to put all my time and energy into this proposition and"-
 'Then you'll make good all right, " Sperry assured him. "Al anybody's s got to do is look at you to see you're a good business man." He returned Duncan's pressure and picked up his sample case ''S'long," said he and left briskIy, leaving Duncan speech less.
 As if to assure himself of his sanity he put hand to his brow and stroked it cautiously. Heavens" he said and sought the support of the counter, that's twice today I've been told that in the same placew
 ''It's funny" he said, half dazed. '1 never could have pulled that off for myself"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-10
RAILROADS
2izN T12k N:zsxsAs5ITgg OCTOBER 2, 1910 Trains Leave Bridgeport as
 Follows:

FOR NEW YORK-s12:3oQ, "4:4s, s5:16, f5:43, f6:29 f7:17, f7:46, fs:zs, s9:51. s:06, "1O:oo, .t11:o5 A. M>- .12:0sQ. .12:29, '1:4s. .2.27. z:4l .s:i1. i1 .s:ss, s:5s P. M.vsUNDAYs A. M-f1e:30, s2:13, "2:27, '4:14, 5:07, s5:27, f6:45. "7:32, '7:5s, 's:11. s9:36, 10:01 P. M.
 FOR WASHINGTON, via Harlem Riyer-+12:30 (aily) A. M; ~1z:03 P. M.
 FOR NEW HAvEN-x1s;os..12:ss, '1:H, s:5o' a:6s: *s:zl' 3:Zs. N19:4s' *2:2s. .s:s1, s4:2s. 4:57. 5:ss. 's:oz, *6:4O, @6:54, 7:13. s7:32, s9:4z.s1o:zs P' M.EsUNDAYsI12:o5. -1s:sz, .1:41. s;1s, as s:4s. .esa .le;2s: .s .I1:ss s A. s7:s2, @S:47. *10:02 P. M. Proyidencc-$1:41, $50. s10:z1 ffo Providence), *11:35 A. M.-.e:zss .4:2s, s6:O2. .6:54 P. M.-sUNDAYs -s1:41, s11:33 A. M.-'2:2s. @4:z3. *6:54 P. M.
 FOR BOSTON. via Hartford and WfIlimantic-s9:21 A. M.-*3:31 P.
 FOR TWISTED and Intermediate Stations--5: :00, 7:00; 9:35, f11:40 AM. -2:35, s5:51, TAO P. M.-SUNpAYs -S:3O A. M.-6:45 F. E.
 FOR WATERBURY, AySONIA. DERBY and Intermediate Stations BOO, 7:OO, 500, 9:35, 11:40 A M.- 2:35. 1851, TAO P. M.-SUNDAYS- gao. 1O:35 A. M-6:45, $50 F. M.
 FOR CT. HARRINGTON, LEEOX, PITTSFIELD, ETC-7:00. 9:50 AM -4:2s P. M.-SUNDAYS-S:3 A. M
 FOR DANBURY, NEW MILFORD ETC. via BrookfeId Junction-7:00, e.50 A. M.-4:2S. 6:44 P. M.-SUg- DAYS-S:30 A. NJ.
 FOR LITCHF1EID. ETC.-9:5o 4 M-4:2s P M.-SUNDAYS-S:50 4
 sExpress trains. focal Express.
 O to Harlem River Station.
 Except Mondays.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-10


 dust a bit while you're out sending that wire.'
 You'll find one in the cellar, I guess, but-your clothes"-
 'Oh. that's all right. Where's the ceiiarw
 Underneath" Graham told him sim ply. taking down battered hat from a hook behind the counter.
 'I know. But how do get there?" By the steps. You go through that door there into the hall. The steps are under the stairs to our rooms. I live above the store. you see"
 "Yes. Goodby. MT. Graham"
 "Goodby, my boy"
 Duncan watched the old man move slowly out of sight, then. with a groan. sat down on the counter to think it over. Ut wouldn't be me if I didn't make a mess of things somehow" he told himself bitterly. Now you have gone and went and done it, MT. For tune Hunter. You stand a swell chance of getting away with the goods when you take a wageless job in a spavined country drug store with no trade worth mentioning and nothing ao draw it with just because that old duffer's the only human being you've spotted in this burg.
 "Wonder what Harry would say if he heard about that wonderful busi- ness ability thing. But what in thun- der can we do to bring business to this bum joint?"
 He raked his surroundings with a discouraged glance
 "Oh,'' he said thoughtfully. tits the limit''
 Five minutes later Ben Sperry found him in the same position. his head bent In perplexed reverie. Sperry had been travelling for Gresham & Jones. a wholesale drug house in Elmira, more years than I can remember. His friendship fer Sam Graham, contract ed during the days when Graham's was the drug store of Radville, has survived the decay of the business. He's square. decent man, Sperry, and has wasted many an hour trying to persuade Sam to pay little more at santion to the business.
 Anything l can do for you?' chirp ed Duncan cLeerfully, dropping off th' counter as Sperry entered. Moo" amazedly. "I just wanted t. see old Sam. Is he upstairs:"
 No; Mr. Grnham's not in at pres ent," Duncan told him civiIly. Sperry Wrinkied his brows over thi problem. You working here?" h, asked.
  'Yes, sir 'Well, I'll be hanged" "Let us hope not said Duncan pleasantly. He waited a moment, ::