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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-02
McCoy's Popular Store

Harry & Lantz. proprietors of
MeCoy's popular general merchandise
store, have some attractive prices on
groceries. drygoods and clothing. Just
now there are some special low prices
on clothing. S6-1m.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-02
For Sale.

Five-room house, two lots, well;
Ellis addition; cheap at $1,000. r. C.
Mason. Se-St
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-02
Wanted To Rent

Wanted, to rent a farm. Write de-
scription and location to G. NJ. Cor
man, Box 1893, Mill Valley. California.
92-4t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-02
For Sale

The John Trent mare and colt;
weight 1900 pounds; age years. Also
buggy ana harness, at the Dallas
Shooting Gallery. J. d. Blodgette.
S-12-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-02
Sheen for Sale

Thirty head of pure-bred Cotswold
ewes and some registered rams for
sale. Mutual phone L. l. Bursell, Mon
mouth, Ore. 830-tf.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-02
win Open Laundry.

Sing Lee will open a laundry in
Toms old stand and will begin taking
IN "ashlng tomorrow. 92-1t.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-02
For Sale Or Trade

have about 26 head nice nanny
goats either to sell or let on shares.
NJ. D. Ellis. 8-3O-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-02
Enr Sale

Brand new Groom house: modern
Two large lots. C. Stahl. 9O7 Jefferson
street, Dallas. 92tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-02
Men Wanted,

To buy a fresh milch COW. Frank
Holman. 83O-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-02
For Sale.
Cow Wanted.

Vetch and cheat seed for sale. w
w. Ullrey. 83O-at
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-02
For Sale.

Wanted, men to ork in prune dry.
er Call up Phone S. F. Is. S3O-2t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-02

Best tis salts ever recelved On nai-
iaA NeE Fan psfferus-D.uas Msr-
canlne O.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-02
Men Wanted

By the Willamette Valley Lumber
Co, for mill and yard work. Telephone
No. 401. Both phones. 4I9-tf.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-02
PRUNE TREES
Bargain Offer at lOc

For one month we are Offering first
class yearling prune trees, quality
guaranteed at 10 cents. Fine thrifty
home grown stock. You who will set
now is the time to save good money
and secure trees equal to best-send
in your orders at once before prices
are discontinued, taking advantage to
your own benefit. for this offer is for
limited time only.
CARLTON NURSERY co.
CARTON, Oregon
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-09-02
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES.

REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES.
Recommended for Nomination by the
County Assembly. held in Dallas,
June rs. 1900
Representative,
IRA C. POWELL
Clerk,
E. NJ. SMITH.
Sheriff.
w. L. BICE.
Commissioner,
JOHN B. TEAL.
Treasurer.
JOHN L. CASTLE.
Coroner,
r. L. CHAPMAN.
Endorsed by State Assembly,
Joint Senator,
C. L. HAWLEY.
Joint Representative,
HENRY NICE.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-07-02
GRATIS.

Tn reloj para usted 81 en- piazo de
4 semanas, vende vepde cualquiera
de los paquetes siguientes: Is hermo,
sos al6leres &c CoIbata; % libros ar.
tfsticos de agujas ton mis de 80 agu-
jas cada uno; 25 bonitas pein,Ilas mag
neticas de bolsillo cada uua en- gu e.
tuche, 9 25 preciosas sortiias. Cada
artfculo descrito Sc vende q 10 centa.
vos oro uno. En- tres meses hemcs
regalado 800 relojes
Escriba una postal q TIE Assoc:A.
TIE BUSINESS Co. Box 1852, San
Juan, Puerto Rico.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-07-02
finCa de Cana.
EN- VENTA,

Sc vende una finca de cana de
800 cuerdas de extension, con 1000
cuerdas propias para cana y SOC
proplas para paste.
Esta situada en- ell kilometro 8 de
la carretera de Manati-Ciales, at.a-
vesada en- toda 81 estension por via
fGrrea para ei servicio interior y uni
ola por ferrocarrll de vapor la cen.
tral Monserrate que toma las cahas
en- la misma finca.
Tiene en- la actualidad 400 cuer-
das de cana, proximamente &c p:an
tllla y 10. Y 20. corte. plantac!on que
adquirira ell comprador, por tasa-
cion pericial. Hay bueyada e impIe-
mentos agricolas que puede adqui:i-
9 no, el comprador seglln sus neces;
ci6n pericial. .Hak bueyadn { imple-
edtos agriculas qhe pheffe adqu;fi
8 no, el so brador segud shs deces;
dades. La finca sera entregada sin
gravameD alguno ell dia que Sc firma
Ia e>crltGra.
Sc lnteresa al contado parte de su
volor el resto puede quedar en- po-
der del comprador con hipoteca lie
Ia finca, devengando I'm interes mo-
dico relativamente.
DIrlgirse 4 su dueno Dr.. Manuel
Blazquez, Manati.
In eSta imprenta Sc vende
papel de periodiCo= yieiCs 4
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-07-02
uLT|MAS NOT|c|AS DEL MUNDO.

acutuacion:
| Sc sospecha que aste proc eder no
tenga otro obi eto que el de amedren
tar los contrarios de Ia reelection
a fin de que no concurran a las W
mas.
Colonia, JUNO 3O.-Ayer al m edio
dia cay6 una descarga electrica en-
una fabrica de nitrogllc erina en-
Schl ebush, situada a els millas de
esta ciudd, la cual produjo Ia explo-
sion destruyendo por complete el
edificio y lelonando Craven ente a
20 de sus empleados y operarios.
Berlin, JUNO 3O.-El proyecto pa
ra conceder medic million de pesos
mas, anualmente, al Emperador,
como aum ento de la lista civil ha 81
do include en- Ia discussion del Pre-
|supuesto.
Los socialitas 10 han combatido
con dureza.
Ell principal de sus cradores Sc ha
hecho culpable del delito de alta
TRACTION por haber declarado que el
soberano debia ser elegldo por el su
fragio popular y no por la ciega ley
de la her encia, anadiendo QUE era de
plorable que q Kaiser neceltase tan
to dinero, porque tiene demaslados
hijos.
Budapest, JUNO 80 Mientras
So efectuaban vuelos en- el aerodro-
mo de esta ciudad, en- opci6n al pre-
milo de altura, el avlador Eflmott,
que Sc habia elevado considerable
mente, tuvo un accidente en- su apa-
ratio, descendiendo q terra y resul
tando gravemente lesionado.
Berlin, JUNO 30.-El tristem ente
celebre doctor Cook, frustrado y-l
apocrifo descubridor del Polo Norte
ha manifetado los reporters que
tiene formulada demanda ante los
tribunales, contra SUI rival el conan
dante Peary, reclamandole d!ez mil
pesos importe de pieles de oso otros !.
productos polares que le entreg6 pa.
ra su custodia,y con los cuales aquel
Sc ha quedado, como 81 fuesen suyos.
Dresde, JUNO. 30 Cuando los
soldados de un Regimiento de lnfan~
terra regresaban a SUI campamento
fueron sorprendios por una ternpes'
tad, cayendo Gle pronto una exhala-
ci6n que mato insant an eamente d
tres de ellos, ,dejando atontados y en-
grave estado a ounce mas.
Berlin, JUNO 30 Durante las
carrerar deautomoviles organizadas
para disputarse el premio donado
por el principe Enrique de Prussia,
ocurrio un terrible accidente.
Una de la maquinas que tomaban
parte en- la carrera choc6 contra un
arbol detrozandose.
De las cuatro personals que lban
en- ella, dos qucdaron muerta en- e:
acto y dos reclbleron graves leslo-
nes.
Bluefields, JUNO 80 Sc ha he
,ho publico, por el jefe madriclsta
lue ocupa el Bluff de esta ciudad, un
aviso Ell el que dice: "El primer bu-
lue, americana o de cualquiera otra
1acion, que pretenda entrar en- {
Bluefields, sera apresado". ,
Tan pronto tuvo conoclmlento de
,se aviso Mr.. Glimer, comandante |
lei cafonero "Dubuque", hizo ph- '
,lico a su vez que "el primer disparo f
hecho a cualquier buque que tcnga d
elaciones com crciales con los Es- t
ados Unidos o llcve bandera ameri e
ana, determinaria la devastation,
'or su orden, del Bluff. d
Es creencia general que este avi- Il
o hara desistir a los madricistas a
e sus prop6sitos. lei
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-07-02
Bib|iotecas.

En- Ia Cidra Sc ha fundado una BIZ
blioteca escolar que lleva el nombre
de-" Salvador Brau" y las enthusiasts
profesoras graduadas sehoritas Rosa
Guzman v Josefa N. Puete, Sc han
impuesto Ia labor de llevar a cabo
Ia direction y organization de
aquel centro.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-07-02

Lisboa, JUNO 3O.-Un sensational
aomplot 'revolucionario ha s;do des-
cubierte en- Aim eida, poblacion ST.
tuada cerca de la frontera espahola,
al ser arrestado ell influyente repu-
blicano. senor Cordelero, quien
confes6 que estaba empleando agen
tes con el proposito de sembrar Ia
deslealtad entire las tropas y que
contaba con la cooperation d.. los
sargentos en- favor de Ia causa re-
publicana.
Por las investigaciones practical
das Sc ha podido averiguar que va
rios regimi entos estaban compro-
metldos va para sublevarse en- cuan
to Sc diera la senal para el lnlclo de
Ia revoluci6n, con el intento de de-
rrlbar la monarquia.
Muchos individuos han sido arres
tado.
Sc supone que Cordelero ha sldo
comprado por los realitas, pues de
otro modo no So expican sus della
clones.
Londres, JUNO 3O.-Habiendose
indicado a la reina Alexandra con la
aprobaci6n del rey, que su contlnua-
da ocupacion del Palacio de Buckln-
ham producia inconvenientes, aque-
LA ha sostenido una sensational
entrevista con su hijo el monarca IN
giles, exigiendo como reparacion in
mediata, por su propio decoro, que
fuese separado de su cargo el en-
pleado que tuvo Ia osadfa de lie
varle sem ejante embajada.
Tambien significo al rey Jorge
que necesita invertir varios meses
en- recoger todos sus efectos del Pa
lacio de Buckinham y en- desocu-
par las habitaciones que lie estaban
destinadas en- esa esplendlda man
sion, que fue su residencia predllec
ia en- vida del rey Eduardo.
Ell origen de aquella indication
parece que ha sido Ia visible IN
congratulated de caracteres entire
la reina madre y su nuera la relna
Maria, que siempre esan en- pugna,
con gran disguto del rey Jorge.
Por este y otro sintoma Sc COM
prende que la reina Alexandra no
pretende aceptar la posicion que
le dej6 elrey Eduardo, y como ella
es muy querida, su situaclon v'o-
lenta amenaza crear una verdadera
crisis en- Ia corte. i
New York, JUNO 3o.-El general
Bragg consul que fue de los Estados
Unidos en- la Habana, de cuyo cargo
fue relevado por haber dicho que
era tan facil hacer pitos de rabos de
cochino como civilizar a los cubanos,
esta agonizando en- su casa de WIS
consin. .,
Paris, iunio 3O.-El anarquista
Manuel de la Tore, que fue det tenldo
en- Paris la noche del 13 de octubre
riltimo cuando la manif ifestacion del
protesta contra el fusilamiento de
Ferrer frente a la Embaiada de Is.
paiia, por haber intentado HERR al
Prefecto de Policia Mr.. Leplne dis
parandole un tiro de revolver ma
sido absuelto por no haber podldo
aauel reconocerlo.
New York, JUNO 30.-Se dice que
en- Mont errey, donde Sc hace una vio
ienta polftica, ,ha sido encarc elado ei
seiior F. J. Masero, candidate a Ia
suprema magistratura por el paartido
que combate la reelection del pre-
sidente Porfirio Diaz.
Ahadese que la acusaci6n hecha I
al seiior Masro es falsa.
Ademas han lido preso tamblen
ounce prominentes correhglonarlos
del senor Masero, bajo la mlsma' 't
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-07-02

En- esta imprenta Sc vende
papel de periodicos viejo a
s2 quintal.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-07-02

Iajes elegantisimos corte sase lie !I i1iia:: Il
tela de hilo blanca negra azul, rosa. crudo lila
Prncesas de museina encaies vaencens mofeos
vos, en- blanco, azul = rosa a 8, 10 IL dollars
kmOnas de CresponCitO para r al baho 81 so Cra
kmonas de seda muy elegantes. T. = l2 dollars una
Grandes novedades en- abrgos entalado negos crudo=
Trajes de fantasia en- e!a de Vichy dimos modelos
s y l2 dollars
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-07-02
p A R / S. B AZ AR

!aidas h!anca= Re hilo as lana ie r,:r:s --7a
8 ) dola.s una
Faldas negras de 5. ). {. :. 10 l9 dollars u24
taldas odeos rCCs de etamina trances ha:Gai
en seda. a IA. Is is dollars
Surtldo en- fadas de lana gris ami verde
litimos modelO busa hlanas encaies bo.Gacos
apliCaCiones desde uno a cuaro doiars una
Biusas negras para luto IN DOLLAR una
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-12-16
CORDITE.
Made of Two Powerful Explosives
Kneaded Into Paste.

Made Of Two Powerful Explosives
kneaded Into Paste.
Cordite is the outcome Of the strange
paradox that If you mix together two
powerful explosives the result is a
smokeless slow burning powder. Nj
troglycerln and gun cotton mixed to-
gether with a little petroleum jelly
make cordite. IT Is curious to see the
two deadly explosives being kneaded
together into paste by women with
the same unconcern as dough Is knead-
ed for bread. Indeed. machines SINH
lar to those used In bakeries take up
the work and knead the buff colored
cordite paste for seven hours. Then 1t
Is forced through molds and issues In
long cords-hence the name cordite-
the thickness Of which Is varied ac-
cording to the weapon In which 1t Is
to he used.
For big guns cordite is half an inch
thick and cut into lengths Of thirty
seven inches. Rather more than q
thousand Of these cOrdite sticks pack
ed in two bundles make up the car
fridge for twelve inch gun. For the
rifle cordite is pressed into a very thin
string. like the finest macaroni. and
sixty Of these strands one inch and
half long make the neat little bundle
which lies inside the cartridge case.
For some European armies cordite Is
made in fat thin strips like whale
bone Kept away from fire, cordite
can be handled with impunity Lon
don Graphic.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-12-16
Tho Price of a Life,

According TO Anglo-Saxon law, ev'
cry mans life, including that or the
king. was valued ut fixed price, and
any one who took it could commute the
offense by money payment upon
fixed scale. The life Of peasant was
reckOned to he worth 200 shillings,
that of Il man of noble birth l 200 sh1l-
lings, and the killing Of u king involved
the regicide in payment Of 1900 shil'
lings. 1t has been pointed out that the
heir to the throne could thus get rid OK
the existing occupant by numbering
him and thereafter handing over the
fine. according to the scale, to the ex-
cheGuer, when his Offense would be
purged and his money would come
back to himself. for in those days the
sovereign received all fines as personal
perquisites There is very little doubt
that these rough means were pracu'
cally applied in the case OF some rulers
of England III the precOnquest per1od.
London Telegraph.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-12-16
ROD AND LINE WON.
Contest Between a Strong Swimmer
and an Expert Angler.

Contest Between Strong Swimmer
and an Expert Angler.
A novel contest took place some time
ago at the Edinburgh corporation
baths between one Of the strongest
swimmers in Scotland and well
known angler. The contest occurred
In a pool eighty feet long and forty
feet wide.
The angler was furnished with an
eleven foot trolling rod and an I'M
dressed silk line. The line was fixed
to a girth belt, made expressly for the
purpose. by swivel Immediately be-
tween the shoulders Of the swimmer
at the point where he had the greatest
pulling power.
In the first trial the line snapped. In
the second the angler gave and played
without altogether Stacking line. and
several porpoise dives were we'll ham
died. The swimmer then tried cross
swimming from corner to corner but
ultimately was beaten, the match end
ing with a victory for the rod and
line.
Another contest took place in hich
the angler employed very light trout
ing rod ten feet long and weighing
only six and one-half ounces. the line
being the same as that used with the
trolling rod The swimmer, whose aim
evidently was to smash the rod, pulled
and leaped into the water. He was
held steadily. however, and In about
FIVE minutes was forced to give in.
The rod was again successful. At the
finish both competitors were almost
aY banSta1
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-12-16
Maintains of Moab.

Most travellers who visit the Holy
Land content themselves with a visit
to that restricted part west of Jordan
The mountainous regions of Moab as
seen by them from Jerusalem are lost
in a purple haze that constantly hangs
over them, and the great stretches be-
yond are covered in mystery. This
Is true partly because Of the fewer
historical incidents connected with the
eastern regions, but mainly on account
of the great abyss of the Jordan val
lev that has always acted as barrier.
Few who descend into the valley 1900
feet below sea level undertake to climb
the hills beyond. which rise to a
height of 1900 feet. Though it's glory
is far outshone by that OF western
Palestine, still, both In the old and the
new dispensations, 1t has a history OF
Its own and from an economic stand
point will always enter very largely
into the life Of Observation-Disclosures
Herald
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-12-16
OLD TIME GIRDLES.
They Were Indispensable Articles OF
Wear In the Middle Ages.

They Were Indispensable Articles OF
Wear In the Middle Ages.
In the middle ages at the girdle were
hung the thousand and one odds and
ends needed and utilized In everyday
affairs The scrivener had his inkhorn
and pen attached to 1t, the scholar his
book or books, the monk his cruclh1
and rosary. the innkeeper his tallies
and everybody his knife. So many
and so various were the articles at
tached to it that the dippant began TO
poke fun. In an old play there is men
ton of merchant who had hanging
at his girdle pouch, spectacle case,
a "punniard." pen and inkhOrn and
a handkerchief" with many other
trinkets besides. of which a merry
companion said. 1T was like hab-
erdashers shop of small wares" In
another early play lady says to her
maid: Give NE my girdle and see
that all the furniture be at 1t. Look
that pinchers, the penknife, the knife
to close letters with, the bOdkin, the
ear picker and the scale be In the
case" Girdies were in some respects
like the chatelaines Of more modern
times, but they differed therefrom In
being more useful. more comprehen-
sive in regard both to sex and to ar
ticles worn. and when completely I'm
ished more costly. Ii Is partly for this
reason that we find girdles bequeathed
as precious heirlOoms and as valuable
presents TO keep the giver's memory
green after death. They were not In
frequently of great intrinsic value.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-12-16
A GASTRoNoMlc JOY. x
Old English Recipe For the Famous
Soupe a Ia Crecy

Soupe Ia Creey.
In the ILLUSTRATED London Cookery
Book" by Frederick Bishop, late cui-
siner to ST. James palace, Earl Grey,
the Marquis of Stafford, Baron Roth
schild, Earl Norbury. Captain Dun
combe and many Of the first families
of Great Britain QS52), we find this
recipe for soupe 10 Crecy:
"Cut half pound of lean ham In
dice. three onions, four turnips. twelve
carrots (the outer side red only, head
of celery, a fagot of sweet herbs, two
blades Of mace. six cloves, bay leaf
and half a pound of salt butter. Fry
all down in a stewpan until they get a
little brown; then add some second
stock and stew until all the roots are
quite tender; then rub IT through a
fanny sieve or fanny cloth with two
long spoons. If very thick add more
stock. Season with cayenne and black
pepper and salt and good bit OF sug-
ar. Send up on a napkin some nice
fried bread cut in small dice and not
greasy"
This is far less elaborate than 1t
sounds and is, indeed. in the main the
recognized recipe for the royal soup.
The spice is, If anything, a trifie over
done, and the carrots want to be well
chosen, as the slightest stringiness de-
stroys the homogeneity Of the COM
pound. The bread dice are important
and should be fried in the very best
butter or superlatively good olive OIL
Pail Mall Gazette.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-12-16
CANNOT KILL A LICENSED DOG.

All dog owners in city and =. coun-
ty are interested in in the~case OF
DR.. Richardson vs.. A. NJ. Brena-
man, just concluded in the circuit
court, with a verdict Of $50 for
plaintiff. The case was first tried
before a Waynesboro justice, who
found for defendant, the latter
claiming that DR.. Richardson's two
hounds, which he shot, were run
ming through and damaging his
wheat field and that he was annoy
ed by certain unknown dogs at
night. The circuit court heard the
case on appeal and decided that Il
mans licensed dogs are the same as
any other domestic stock and can
not be killed without just provo
cation. All the dog law in the
country was thrashed out IN the
two days trial of the case, and To-
cal sportsmen are delighted over
the result of the issue. W. W.
Glass and S. d. Timberlake repre-
sented plaintiff and Curry and Cur
nv the defendant .-Staunton Lead
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-12-16
WANTED A JOB.
Therefore He Did His Best to Please
the Manager.

Therefore He Did His Best to Please
the Manager.
A certain playwright relates how q
manager was much annoyed by the
persistent applications for a sob"
made by peculiarly seedy individual.
Time and again the manager had re-
ferred this person to his stage man.
ager. "See Blank" he would say, In
terrupting the mans attempts to set
forth his qualifications.
At last the applicant did succeed In
gaining audience of Blank, the stage
manager, who was in the theater for
the time "sizing up" candidates for the
chorus.
There were. of course. a number
ahead of him, but this fact did not
prevent the seedy man from interrupt.
ing the stage manager between songs
with requests for job.
Exasperated. the stage manager at
length turned TO the pianist and or
dered him to play an accompaniment
for the stranger. With considerable
hesitation the seedy person raised
what voice he had in song. The result
was bad as bad could be.
The manager suddenly commanded
him to desist
what do you mean by this tomfool-
ery?" he demanded. disguised. You
certainly have COMPOUNDED impudence
to ask me for jOb!'
"Look here!" said the stranger, an.
CRY in turn. 81 don't claim to be able
TO sing. In fact. | don't want to sing.
I'm stage carpenter. | only sang TO
please YOU because you insisted on
it!-PearsOn's Weekly.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-12-16
N;otor Auno's Double.

Victor Hugo had real double In
flesh and blood, who exploited his
physical resemblance to the man OF
genius. He cut his beard like Hugo's,
copied the masters dress in its small
est details and Sc for eighteen years
divided with the master the admira-
ton of the public. His especial de-
light was to pose IN poetical attitude
in front Of a Punch and Judy show.
He did this at particular spot every
Thursday afternoon for years. thor
oughly enjoying the murmurs OF curl
osity and applause proceeding from
the gaping crowd which he deceived.
We do not hear that he reaped any
other reward but his pleasure.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1910-12-16
His Eavorite Opiats.

Ushers in theaters handle some Pc
culiar people during season, but the
experience Of the employee of Chest
nut street playhouse was u puzzle Tor
some time. A well dressed, middle
aged man would secure an end seat IN
the front row almost every evening.
He would tell the usher II he fell
asleep he was not to be disturbed un'
til after the show No sooner would
the orchestra play the overture than
the ushers would notice that the man
was asleep. At the close of the nights
entertainment some one would rouse
the sleeper and he would leave with a
polite acknowledgment. One night he
explained his strange behavior
81 suffer from insomnia" he said.
''The only relief get is when | sit
close to the drummer in an orchestra.
There is something in the rhythmic
beating of the drum that soothes me
to Sleep Philadelphia Times.