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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11
The Comet. Tail.

The tail of comet Is composed Of
gas. existing in highly rarefied con
dition. Little particles of electricity
called corpuscles. or ions, are beina
constantly given of ut enormous
speed by the sun. Each meteorite in
the comets head is surrounded by its
own rarefied atmosphere. When one
,of these little ions strikes one of the
molecules Of gas in the comets at
mosphere, 1t carries 1t Off with it ia
form the tail. The electrical charge
makes the gas luminous. and It is By
this light, and not by reflected sun.
light. that the tail is made visible to
us. A comets tail. therefore, seems
to be merely a very extended aurorea.
Century.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

myself force throughout Europe. nave
overthrown ministries. averted wars. built
up great industries. helped the develop
ment OF literature and art-ln short, /
have made amends for tho brutality and
dishonesty Of the iady's first husband. /
believe his name was Mike.
VII am afraid OF this girls dreams
I can control her body. and when she Ia
awake can more or less control her
mind. but cannot control her dreams.
Coquenil was pressing on through
the pages when harsh voice broke
in upon him, you seem to have an
interesting book. my friend"
Looking up with start NJ. Paul
saw De Heidelmann-Bruck himself
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11
FLOWER CARPETS IN SPAIN
Religious Festival That Calls Forth
Most Remarkable Floral
Displays.

Once year rich spaniards have a
real "flower-strewn way prepared for
them. That Is when the Corpus
Christi festival is held and beautiful
flower carpets are laid in the streets
OF Villa Orlava, Teneriffe.
All the richest produce Of the fertile
gardens Of the island Is brought into
use in weaving the most wonderful
door coverings in the world.
Often the patterns are elaborate. e.
pecially those designed for old Span.
ish families. who place them in the
street before their houses, and thus
gain local estimation according to the
value of their floral display.
Not only are the ordinary blooms
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

standing in the open doorway. His
hands were thrust carelessly in his
coat pockets.
Hands upy' And Coquenil obeyed.
''My pistol is on you in this side peck
ct. If you move I'll shoot through
the cloth. Stand over there!" came
the order. Face against the wall!
Hands high! Now keep still"
Coquenil did as he was hidden. He
stood against the wall while quick
fingers went through his clothes; he
felt his pistol taken from him, then
something soft and wet pressed under
his nostrils. He gasped. and sweet
fish, sickening breath filled his lungs.
Iron arms held him helpless. He felt
himself drifting into Inconsistencies
and strove vainly against it. He knew
he had lost the battle; there was moth
ing to hope for from this mammoth
ing. Well. it had been finish fight,
and one or the other Mad to go. He
was the ~oing.
fTo 10 Continued
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

known to gardeners used to make the
design Of carpets. but ALSO some rare
flowers and grasses growing only in
the Canary islands. The slopes Of the
peak Of Teneriffe. bearing layers Of
lava from the now dormant volcano.
are rich in these unusual forms OF
floral beauty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11
No. All Rot.

"One thing learned from art, any.
how" said the painter who had gone
into the dry goods business. "One
thing learned. and at many dinner
party 1t has stood mo In good stead.
I'm absent-minded, you know. and
at dinner parties l find. as like as not.
when take up oyster fork or spoon
that my hands are dirty-I'd forgot to
wash 'em!
but get out OF this difficulty
easily. I rub my lunch hooks clean
and white with bread crumbs under
the table. Oh. it amt all rot, art"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

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pezISoIode puB ae4ood uMo sIq 10 3no
6suom emos IeaIsM Qua eAeS en-,
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eq2 o. eseo eql Eool I dIl km 10 sssu
.lIems eql pslueseI IslleM 9eQ3 uaqA,,
'u1m peulmIslsp eql pres sex.
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11
MINNESOTA LAND.

For Sale-4S0 improved. level black
land. joins Dodge Center, MINI. $50
improved, three miles South Dover,
MINI. 423 improved. Clark. S. D. $50
acres timber land, no swamps, Carlton
county, Minnesota Twenty years time.
Write owner, E. NJ. Weston, Winona,
MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

Diarrhoea should be cured without
] loss of time and by medicine which
| like Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera ana
Diarrhoea Remedy not only cures
promptly but produces no unpleas ant
after effects. It never fails and is
pleasant and safe to take. Sold by all
| dealers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

1 Prompt relief in ali cases of throat
and lung trouble II you use Enamper-
lam's Cough Remedy. F,easant to take,
soothing and healing in eject. Sold by
ali dealers. y .s.- S
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

IS Exports OF American Fruit.
The sale Of American fruit abroad
has amounted to about $4,000 900 an
nually for the last several years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11
DICKINSON COUNTY LAND, SOME
CHOICE FARMS.
GET A SUMNER HOME ON CLEAR
LAKE, IOWA.

Lots in Ventura Heights addition
$25 to 800. Lots in Dodge's Point
Park $3.50 to $1,000. Terms reasonable.
Eight fine new bungalows on Dodges
Point Park for sale OF rent. Make
reservation early. Address Hugh H.
Shepard. Mason City, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11
NORTH DAKOTA LANDS.

Five to Ten Thousand Acres OF home
stead land in Ward county, North Da-
kota, s1S; q snap. Lyon Land & Loan
Company. Bowbells. n. d.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11
MISSOURI LANDS.

For SaIc-Improved farm OF 800
acres in Barton county. Missouri, all
good tillable land. Price $i5 per acre,
Charles r. Glenn, Lamar, Mo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11
The Yellow Peril,

The Yellow Peril.
Jaundice-malaria-b van
ishes when DR.. Kings New Life Pills
are taken. Guaranteed. CSC. Mcbride
& Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11
MOST Wonderful Heaiinu

After suffering many years with q
sore, Amos King, Port Byron, N. Y,
was cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
Csc. Mcbride & Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

For Saie-The II. Petersen & Co.
millinery stock. an established business
OF sixteen years, leading store in Traer,
Iowa, at a bargain il taken a. oia.5ee;.
only one other millinery store In town,
reason for sale (movei to city,. build
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

For Sale-Farm machinery. I have a
seven foot double disc drill corn plant
er, with wire, double row stalk cutter.
all nearly as good as new: corn Guilt
vator. sulky plows. all very cheap.
Merritt Greene.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

Wanted-At once, first class barber,
steady jog, good wages. George klie-
bernstein.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11
WANTED.

Wanted - Gentleman roomers. 410
East State street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

Wanted-Leave your wants at the
Marshalltown Employment Agency.
Phone 1888.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11
price for good animal. Harvey Crosby.
Hubbard, Iowa.

For SaIe-The Dunlap strawberry
plants. Phone S64 white. or address J.
H. Ball, 512 Jerome street, Marshall
town.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

mesteaders-Are you going to the
White Owl, Brushie. Marcus. Tama.
Stonevilie. Fairpotnt country. or any
of the neighborlng points? II SO ship
your car TO Wasta, s. D.. on the P. r.
c. line, the closest and most accessible
point For fun particulars write
Wasta Commercial Club. Wasta, S. d.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11
SOUTH DAKOTA.

For Saie-One quarter section decided
land. Every foot. can be broken: small
building on 1t; good we'll. fence posts
every two rods apart VIII sell reason
able to cash dealer. Reason for SELL
ing, my wife is unable to stand farm
life Charles Edward Lammon. Mea-
dow. S. d.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11
100 IrlnspIanted fyergreens

These trees have been which
gives them the large abundance necessary m
OF the tree They are from in
class In every Then they ssr
antee OK any nursery in the u s.
lovsas Grsatsst Evergreen Specialist Per Forty
We have 30 special bargains
guaranteed hardy fruit prove handy
they cost nothing
GET OUR NEW cATALoo FOR FULL DEscRipsSoN.
Our new catalog crock fun bargains oaeoNod
Hardy Apple Trees Puma Cherries
SSI15 -. E.e...-as.
eriste~ Nursery Co. e. Ave, Hanptsr. lowe
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

For Sals-Good ou<buiiding. D. j.
Collins, 4O6 West Nevada.
For Sals-My Staver 49," almost
new. A. J. Clark -.
For Sale-Household goods. No. 8
West Nevada street.
Wantsd-Newfoundla dog from six
months to a year old. VIII pay good
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

ONE {
WANTED.
Wanted = Gentleman roomers. 40
East State street.
Wanted-Leave your wants at the
Marshalltown Employment Agency.
Phone 1888.
Wanted-At once, first class barber.
steady jog, good wages. George klie-
bernstein.
Wanted-AI the farmers to know I
am still in the horse breeding business,
in my new barn at S04 East Main
street, Marshalltown, Iowa. Sherman
Wolfgang
Wanted-You to know that D. A.
Moore cleans wall paper. Phone 1861
green.
Wanted-Boarders and roomers,
Center Hotel, two doors south Of post
office. So, $3.50 and 81 per week. A.
Holt, proprietor.
Wanted-Let your wants be known.
Carts Employment Agency. Phone 95o
Wanted-City salesman, $40 per
week.
Lady clerk, dry goods store.
Head waiter, $40 per week.
Two men for a. ranch.
Painter and paper hanger.
Carts Employment Agency.
HELP WANTED-MALE.
Wanted-A young man to learn the
bakers trade. Standard Bakery.
Wanted-Men experienced in brick
and tile yard. Steady work. Wages 81.
George M. Stauffer, Gladbrook, Iowa.
Wanted-A good boy. Marshalltown
Employment Agency. Phone 7S3.
Wanted-Ten men, Common labor, rs
cents an hour. Carts Employment
Agency.
Wanted-Boy over 16 years of age to
run elevator at night Pilgrim Hotel.
Wanted-Farm hand. For particulars
inquire at 212 North Third avenue.
Notwithstanding labor at county
farm. Apply on premises. or to Ed Pc
tiers, at Masonic temple.
Wanted-Four men. 1925 per day.
Marshalltown Employment Agency.
Phone 1888.
Wanted-A man with small family
to work on farm by the month or year.
Warren Nichols, Vienna, Iowa.
Wanted-Two good printers. Mar
shalltown Employment Agency, phone
|7S3.
Wanted-Number of skilled machin-
lists and bench men. Permanent en-
ployment Only sober and steady men
need apply. Waterloo Gasoline Engine
Company, Waterloo, Iowa.
Wanted-Men to learn barber trade.
Few weeks completes. Time saved by
steady practice Careful instructors,
tools given, diplomas granted. Wages
Saturdays. Positions waiting. Splen-
did demand for graduates. Write to-
day. Moler Barber College, Chicago,
Ill.
Wanted-Mechanics and laborers
wanted. For all kinds of plows shop
work Machine backsmiths, punch
men, filters, grinders, polishers, erect
ers and laborers. City work, good pay.
Competent men will find unusual OPP
portunities to secure permanent posi-
ton at good wages. Apply in person
to the employment agent, Deere d
Co.. Moline, Ill.
HELP WANTED-FEMALE
Wanted-Girl for general homework
Marshalltown Employment Agency
Phone 1873.
Wanted-Competent girl for general
homework. Mrs. D. w. Norris, Jr, All
Jerome street.
Wanted-Girls at Meeker Laundry
Company.
WANTED-SALES
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

For SaIe-Household goods consist
ing of bedsteads, dresser, dining room
table, chairs, cupboard. two large rugs.
three rockers, sanitary couch. heater,
baby carriage, etc. Address MS, care
T-R
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

Wanted-Number of skilled machin-
lists and bench men. Permanent en-
ployment. Only sober and steady men
need apply. Waterloo Gasoline Engine
Company, Waterloo, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

Wanted-All the farmers to know
am still in the horse breeding business,
in my new barn at S04 East Main
street, Marshalltown, Iowa. Sherman
Wolfgang
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

A Snap-For sale an improved 1O4
acres in Kossuth county, Iowa. Louis
Peters, Eimore, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11
AGENTS WANTED.

AGENTS WANTED.
Wanted-Agents. Greatest seller on
earth. Will mend finest garment or
umbrella without a stitch. Can make
SIS per day selling 1t. Sample 10 cents.
Moran Specially and Novelty Company.
1927 East Mains street. Richmond, Va
Wanted-Agents to sell the best self
heating sad irons on the market. Good
commission. You can make from IS
to $40 q day selling this iron. Virgin
territory. No experience necessary.
Write at once for proposition. Bovee
Bros Sadiron Company. Oskaloosa, Ia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11
IOWA LANDS.

For Saie-A 1G0-acre farm in Liberty
township. VIII class with, the best In
the county. See owner, w. E. Elliott.
Clemens. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

Wanted-Cigar salesman. Experience
unnecessary; sell our brands to the re-
tail trade: big pay. Write for full par
ticulars at once Globe Cigar Company,
Cleveland, O.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

Wanted-You to know that D. A.
Moore cleans wall paper. Phone 1861
green.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11
KANSAS LANDS.

II you want the right land ne tho
right price. in the right place. from tho
tight man. write now to II. p. Hughes.
Mcdonald. Kan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

ing brick and plate front, for sale or
reasonable rent. Address, II. Petersen
s. Co, Traer, Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

Wanted-Boarders and roomers,
Center Hotel, two doors south Of post
office. IS, $3.50 and 81 per week. A.
Holt, proprietor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

Wanted-Two good printers. Mar
shalltown Employment Agency, phone
783
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

South Dakota Corn and Alfalfa lands
The rush is on for Stanley county.
Buy lands near the new railroad and
double your money In the next year:
10000 acres to select from; $40 to SIS
per acre. Call or write. Felland Realty
Company. SCI Palace Bldg. Minneapo-
lis, Mimi.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

Observation-Disclosures and laborers
wanted. For all kinds of plow-s shop
work Machine blacksmiths. punch
men, filters, grinders, polishers, erect
ers and laborers. City work, good pay.
Competent men will find unusual OPP
portunities to secure permanent posi-
ton at good wages. Apply in person
to the employment agent, Deere &
Co., Moline, Ill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

Wanted-Men to learn barber trade.
Few weeks completes. Time saved by
steady practice. Careful instructors.
tools given, diplomas granted. Wages
Saturdays. Positions waiting. Splen-
did demand for graduates. Write to-
day. Moler Barber College, Chicago,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11
HELP WANTED-MALE.

Wanted-A young man to learn the
bakers trade Standard Bakery.
Wanted-Men experienced in brick
and tile yard. Steady work. Wages 81.
George M. Stauffer, Gladbrook, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11
WANTED-SAIESME

Wanted-By Chicago coal operator,
travelling salesman, experienced and
now selling Peoria coal. Give full par
ticulars. Johnston City Coal Company
1900 Old Colony building, Chicago. Ill.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Grand oppor-
tunity. Carry our cigars exclusively
or as side line. Merchants buy on
sight. Free samples. Regent Mfg.
inr,1 r,.,r,.r ClA,,eland q
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

Wanted-A man with small family
to work on farm by the month or year.
Warren Nichols, Vienna, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

For Sale-At a sacrifice. the entire
stock, fixtures and shop Of the Cone
jewelry store, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Fin
est fixtures and most complete jewelry
store in Iowa. VIII sell fixtures sep
arately. A big thing for the right
party. Must sell quick. For further
particulars write or telegraph w. S.
Sims, Cedar Rapids. Iowa. Hotel Mon
trose.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

Single Comb Rhode Island Red eggs,
from best strain obtainable. The kind
that lay. Exhibition pen 81 per 10.
Utility 81 per Is. Strictly thorough
bred L. G. Johnson. Steamboat Rock.
iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

For Sale-rural New York seed pota-
toes. County farm.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

For Sale-On easy payments, bar fix
lures, new and second hand billiard
and pool tables, billiard and bowling
supplies. We lead in cheap prices. The
Brunswick Bake Collender Company.
MarshalItown. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

Wanted-Competent girl for general
homework. Mrs. D. w. Norris, Jr., All
Jerome street.
Wanted-Girls at Meeker Laundry
Company
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11
KNOWN AS NATURES FILTER

Ito Be Continued.)
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

For Sale-Good seed corn showing 80
to 90 test, only limited amount left;
price $3.50. Graded. H. G. Lau,
Klemme, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

Wanted-A good boy. Marshalltown
EN- pIoyment Agency Phone 7S3.
Wanted-Ten men, common labor, rs
cents an hour. Carts Employment
Agency.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

FOR sALE-LivESTocK.
For Substitution COW, just fresh,
Jersey heifer. J. Fl. Long, phone 93s
white.
For SaIe-Work horse. Woodman-
ssS 6. HUT
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

For Sale-Seed potatoes, Harvest
King and Million Dollar Potato; varie-
ties are choice seed. Prices reasonable.
Address Willis G. Daggett, Conrad,
Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11
FOR sALE-PoULTRY AND Eggs

For Sale-Eggs for Matching. Rose
Comb, Rhode Island Reds, choice mat
ings 50 per setting; utility mating 81
per setting; Indian Runner duck eggs
$1.25 per setting. F. q. Peek, 1903 Sum-
NIT street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-04-11

The American Seating Company. the
largest house Of this limo in the United
States. have just opened up headquart-
ers for Marshall. county. Iowa, over 10S
East Main street. Marxhalltown. Iowa.
Anyone desiring seats. chairs or other
seating. or desks or supplies in this limo
viii do we'll to consult Manager F. II.
Houghton, The Insurance Man,
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1910-11-24
A BUZZ BUGGY
STORE HOUSE

The old rock building at the cor
ner Of Anderson and Main streets
is being remodeled to suit the re-
quirements of an Asheville Auto
mobile concern. The Asheville
firm intends to operate an ANTONIO
bile livery and garage, and will
have fifteen machines in service.
There will be space in the build
ing for fifteen other machines be-
sides their own. The old wood
en- flooring is being removed and
a cement bottom being put In.
There will be a street level en-
trance to the building, which is
owned by Mr.. George Stephens.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1910-11-24
Willis-smith.

Miss Ola Willis and Mr.. R. L.
Smith were quietly married this
morning at the Baptist parsonage,
in the presence of a few friends.
The bride is the accomplished
daughter of MI. and Mrs. d. s.
Willis of Rugby, while the groom
is a successful young business
man of Canton. Immediately af-
ter the ceremony the happy young
couple left on the early train for
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1910-11-24

Nh. 3. y. Ewbaln TIE ell
known Insurance maj, stood IN
front of the cigar cas in the
Justus Pharmacy making a care
full selection Of a smoke. Com
pIeting his purchase, he reached
down into his pocket for the nee
essary change, and with the
change came a nail which fell
to the floor. In reply to some
laughing of young Jim Wal
drop, Mr.. Ewbank said:
81 always have a nail in my
pocket, Jim, and III tell you why.
Several years ago, shortly after
the Transylvania Railroad was
built, I found it necessary to 60
to Brevard and return to Hender-
sonville by a certain time. There
were important interests at stake
which would have been seriously
ieopardized had / failed to keep
the appointment. On the return
trip, when the train was some
where near Penrose, / believe
something about the driving rod
of the engine broke and the train
came to a standstill. Impatient
at the delay, I went toward to the
engine to investigate for myself
the case of the accident. The
night was absolutely black. Not
a star was visible, the rain decend-
ed in torrents and the wind howl
ed like a fury possessed of / don't
know how many devils. Strug-
Cling toward I found that Engi-
neer Black, by the Pickering
light of a latern, had almost COM
pleted temporary repairs to the
broken part and needed but o ten
penny nail in order to make the
job a finished one, or at lea.t SUI
ficienly SO to enable us to get to
Henderso1rville. He had been un-
able to find just the size nail re-
quired until I fished n out of
my pocket. With this he finish
ed his patching and soon We were
again steaming towards Hender-
sonville, which I reached 10 am
pie timeto keep my appointment.
$50, since that time" conclud-
ed Mr.. Ewbank, lighting one of
his recent purchases, ST have
never been without a nail of some
kind somewhere on my person"