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The Washington herald., 1910-02-25
The Latest.

whats this gang in front Of the
butcher shop?"
Meat spectators. They always grab
up the choice locations. Wen have to
buy from them, s'pose"
The Washington herald., 1910-02-25
Modern POesy.

Yes; my brother is poet"
Does he work in a baked bean plant
or breakfast-food factoryf"
The Washington herald., 1910-02-25

tIminG It's AppfoacH.
'The comet won't be visible until May.
Seems to be loafng along"
''You can't expect it to arrive now and
maybe have to play second fiddle to 3
stray blizzard
The Washington herald., 1910-02-25

''Cholly. what did you do to amuse
yourself before you fell in lover"
II collected postage stamps. and. do
you know. really thought IL was fun"
The Washington herald., 1910-02-25

Couldn't Float II.
To market, to market
To buy a fat pig.
Home again, home again.
Deal was too big.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-03-10

u & III =
Mrs. L. B. Camp and daughter,
Lucille returned Saturday to their
home at Centerville after visiting
few days in this city at the home of
her sister, Mrs. F. l.. Lorey.
Mrs. Archie Ravens returned Sat
urday to her home at Decatur City
after visiting few days at the home
of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Clabe
Brazelton, northeast of Leon.
Mrs. Esther Alley returned Satur-
day to her home at Shenandoah after
visiting for couple of weeks at tho
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. w. Sanger, near this city.
J. C. Parsons, of near Garden
Grove, was a visitor in Leon last
Thursday. Mr.. Parsons fell from
his barn loft last winter and was laid
up for six weeks and has not yet en-
tirely recovered from his injuries.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-03-10

Mrs. ]. L. Watkins, of Cleo, Okla,
came in Sunday and visited until
Monday afternoon with friends in
this city, being on her way to Van
Vert to visit relatives.
Mrs. ]. A. Dale returned last
Thursday evening from Grand River
where she had been visiting for a few
days at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Herbert Johnston.
DR.. and Mrs. ]. S. Coontz, of Gar
den Grove, came down last Thursday
to attend the meeting of the Decatur
County Medical Society and visit
with friends in this city
w. L. Edmondson, of Blooming
ton township, one of the best citi-
zens of that township, stopped off in
this city Monday between trains
while returning from a visit with his
father at Columbus Junction, Iowa
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
NE[SONsT|LlHERO
Of FIGHT FANS
Conquered Champions Only
Excuse Is That He Was
Overturned.

San Francisco. Cal. Feb. 24-As much
hero as he ever was in his palmieSt
championship days. Battling Nelson
left here last night for his home in
HegeWisch Ill, after remaining in the
baths all day TO get the soreness and
swelling from his face and body.
Contrary TO the customary fickIeness
of hero wOrshipping public Nelson
continues to be the sole topic of con-
versation around the clubs and among
sporting men. His unprecedented eXhi-
bition of nerve and gameness in the
teeth of defeat has placed the battling
boy on pedestal from which no
younger man can ever dislodge him.
The challenge OF old Joe Cans is not
being taken seriously. Joe is another
who has gone before and now he is be-
ing followed by his conQueror, himself
in turn conquered.
Cyclone" Johnny Thompson seems TO
be the choice Of the crowd for an OPP
ponent to WOlgast. The little German
has the privilege of debating who he
has TO meet but public opinion is fac
tor in the selection of a man TO chal-
lenge him.
Nelson's future will be confined to his
amusement features. including the mo-
ton pictures of his defeat. the promo
ton of his book sales and the manage
ment of his ranch at Obar, n. NJ.
Nelson's only excuse was that he was
overturned.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
PLANS MATURE FOR
MISSIONARY
MEETIH6
Banquet Saturday Night
Will Open the Gathering
in FL PaSO.

Plans now are definitely formulated
for the Layman's Missionary conference,
and already trains are bringing dele
gates from east and west.
The opening feature viii be a banquet
at the St Regis hotel Saturday evening
at 1880 o'clock Only $50 seats are pos
sible. and for this reason each clSTch
will be offered number of tickets IN
accordance with the size CT the congre-
Cation. There has been absolutely no
difficulty, it is said. in procuring funds
for the mammoth undertaking, and the
church societies are turning in the nee
essary cash in clockwOrk regularity.
Two prominent speakers have been Sc
cured for the banquet, Rev d. Clay Lilly,
a missioner OF the southeast, of the
Presbyterian church. and Rev. c. F.
Reid, missionary from China of the
Southern Methodist church.
Sunday morning the pulpits of the
various churches will be occupied by the
visitors. A mems mass meeting viii be
held in the afternoon at the Trinity
Methodist church, and a women's meet
ing at the First Presbyterian church
The First Christian church will be en-
ployed for the Monday and Tuesday SEES
siOns.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
RACING RESULTS.
Junrez Summaries.

First race. selling. threeyearolds;
value to first $500. six furlongs-
Alarmed. 100 CHoffman) won; Sam
Webb, SO q. WILSON, second; FL Per-
fecto. 101 &C. Mccarthy third. Time.
lis 2-5. Tipster and Charles Fox ran.
Second race. selling fOuryearolds and
upward: value to first $500; seven fur
longs-Miss Vigilanr. 100 (Hoffman)
won; Restitution. 10 (Rice) second:
Melton Cloth. 1O9 CBrooks) third. Time
1:27 2-5. Virginia Lindsey. Appreciate.
Minnie Bright, Todd, Sunline. Grover,
Mollie Bohn. J. J. Jr.. and Sanguine ran.
Third race. purse. twoyearoldS value
to first 1925; four furlongs1Cat. ga
(Garner) won; JJuarez, 100 (McCahey)
second; Rampant, 96 q. WILSON, third.
Time, Al rs. Candy Kid, Brave
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
Sporting News

Withers. Miss Brunette and Lodestone
ran.
Fourth race, handicap, threeyearolds
and upward; value to first $500. six fur
Iongs-Meddling. 1O7 &C. Mccarthy
won; Sevenfun, 115 (Garner) second;
Marchmonet. 112 (Molesworth) third
Time 1:12 3-5. Al Muller. Sugarmaid'
Glen Helen and Col. Bob ran
Fifth race. selling, fouryearolds and
upward; value to first 1925; six fur
longs-Gladys Louise. los (McGahey)
won; Beau Man 109 (Rice) second;
Ethel Day. 1O2 CGarner) third Time.
1:13 is. Howard Pearson, BantrOnla'
Hardyson, Florence Myers and Don
Hamilton ran.
Sixth race. selling, fOuryearolds anu
upward: value to first. s225, one mile
Plume. 81 o. WILSON, won: Lista, SO
(Garner) second; Gerrymander, 1O9
(Rice) third. Time. lao. Hancock,
NibIick. Benton and Mrs. Nigent ran.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
Tampa Summaries.

First race, three furlongs, selling;
Naughty Lad won; My Kitty second
Granger Twist. third. Time, AT 3-5-
Second race, five and a half furlongs.
sellingDonaldo won; Malta second;
Trappe third. Time, IL 3-5.
Third race. five furlongs, selling
Matte Bumppo won; Gypsy Girl sec
ond; Brookline third. Time, 1904
Fourth race, five and half furlongs,
seling-Green Lawn won; Tom Dolan
second; LucuIlus third. Time, III.
Fifth race, six furlongs. selling
Grace Kimball won; Rebel Queen sec
ond: Billy Hibbs, third. Time, 1:17 20.
Sixth race, six furIongs. selling-LO-
Gust Bud won; Conville second; Judge
Dundon third Time, 1:17 As.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
Oakland. Summaries.

First race. three and a half furlongs,
purse-Milt Jones won; Edda second
Academist third. Time. AZ As.
Second race, six furlOngs. selling
Bucolic won; Copperfield second; Nav
Pink third. Time, 1:15 So
Third race. six furlongs, selling-Ar-
gonaut won; No Quarter. second; Steel
third. Time, lie 3-5-
Fourth race, futurity course. selling
Sewen won: Inclement second; Lady
Panchita. third. Time. iii 1-5-
Fifth race mile, sening-Redeem won
Gretchen G.. second; Mr.. Bishop third.
time, 1:44 3-5.
Sixth race. five and half furlongs.
seIling-Myles O'DonneIl won; Good In
tent second; Recon third. Time. 1909 SIS.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
MCGEE 100; Ethel Day .1os: Gladys (,

MCGEE 100; Ethel Day s1O3: Gladys
Louise *104; Minnolette los.
Third race, purse. twoyearolds, four
furlongs-Juarez 100; Uncle Ben 107;
Folk 107; Solito 107; Baiella 10.
Fourth race, purse. five furlongs-
Hattie Garrett 95; jolly 81; Shirley
ROssmore 90; Beau Man 100; Joe Stokes
100; John Mars 101; Barney Oldfield
101; Lykers 102; Gypsy King 104; Exc
cute 107.
Fifth race, selling, six furlOngs-Mel-
ton Cloth 104; Silver Stocking "106; B.
J. Swanner 107; Don Hamilton 107; Sa-
bado 1O7: Joe Enrich 10; Sanguine 10;
Ligh. House no
Sixth race, selling, one mile-Luke
Gates *91; Lista "94; Gibson 100; Nc
Nally "102; Alma Boy 1O9-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
SAYS TELEGRAM WAS
HELD UP NINE DAYS

J. H Neville has filed suit against
the Western Union Telegraph company
in the 41st district court The plaintiff
asks for 1899 damages on account OF
failure to deliver a telegram to his wife
The petition sets forth that the tele-
gram. which announced the serious ill
ness of her father, Louis Campbell. at
Laporte. Tex. was sent on January II,
1910, and was not delivered until nine
days later. her father dying and the
funeral being held in the meantime so
that she could not see him.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
POLICE SEIZE MISSING
GOODS AND MAKE ARRESTS

Wednesday afternoon detectives went
to the home of Deck Thaddeus and his
wife at 331 1-2 Durango street and re-
covered two suit cases filled with cloth
ing which had been stolen from the
homes of A. J. Fraser at 1910 Roosevelt
street and Claiborne Adams. ga North
Florence street. Thaddeus and his wife
were arrested and docketed on charge
of receiving and concealing stolen prop
erty valued at over $50.
Wednesday afternoon. Benny Thomp-
son. a blue eyed and light haired ne
gro. was also arrested and docketed as
a suspicious character.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
BASEBALL MEN TO
MEET AT DOUGLAS
John Fisher, of Ell Paso, to
Attend Session There
February %.

A meeting of the baseball interests
in the southwest will be held in Doug
1as February %. This meeting will
have no connection with the proposed
league. but viii be a meeting of the
men who represented the baseball teams
of the different towns last year.
D. a. O'DonOvan is behind the move
ment and has written John Fisher to
attend the meeting. Mr.. Fisher will go
over Saturday to attend the conference,
which viii include representatives from
Cananea, Douglas, Bisbee, Morenci, Cliff
ton, Globe and FL Paso.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
JacksonviIIe summaries.

First race furlOngs, selling-Allan
Fearn won; Herdsman second; Universe
third. Time. ZIG 2-5-
Second race four furlongs, purse
Master John won; Louis KatZ, second;
EIIanette third THE :49 1-5.
Third race, furlongs, selling
George w. Lebold won; Glen Beachy
second; Sally Preston third Time, 1:SO
Fourth race, six furlongs; purse-T
NJ Green won; John Chiffon second; DR..
Barley third. Time. lis 25.
Fifth race. mile and 20 yards-First
Peep won; Caolegram second; Admoni-
tor third. Time, 1:49 1-5.
Sixth race, 1 lis miles. selling
Shapdale won; Cowen second; Otilo
third. Time, ISL.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
WESTON AHEAD OF SCHEDULE.

Albuquerque. y. NJ. Feb. 24.-Walker
Weston was nearing Houck. at last re-
ports, and is considerably ahead of his
schedule. He is expected to reach Gal
lup today
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24

Medicines that aiI nature are always
most successful. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy acts on this plan. 1t loosens
the cough, relieves the lungs, opens the
secretions and aids nature in restoring
the system to a healthy condition. Sold
by all druggists.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24

CLUB MUST STAY FIRED.

Seattle. Wash. Feb. 24.-Judge Mitch
ell Gillian. OF the superior court. has
found no cause for granting the Aber-
deem baseball club a court order TO COM
pei the Northwest Baseball league TO
reinstate the club dropped for unknown
reasons. No evidence of fraud was
shown. the court held
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24

For Ell Paso and vicinity: Tonight
and Friday. f$ir.
For New Mexico: Tonight. fair; warm
er east portion; Friday. fair
For west Texas: Tonight and Friday.
fair; warmer.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
PRrNCETON WINS

Princeton. N J., Feb. 24-In the an
nual wrestling meet here last n1ght.
Princeton defeated Columbia by six
bouts to one
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
BYUS A PITCHER.

New York, n. Y, Feb. 24-San An
tonic. of the Texas league. has bought
pitcher Billiard, clever ball tosser.
from the New York American league
club. President Farrell himself has
made the announcement and it must be
so.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
WESTON WALKING BIG
DISTANCE FOR To

, Albuquerque, y. NJ, Feb. "a
: Two days ahead of schedule. Ed
? ward Peyson Weston early this
: morning left Manuelito, n. NJ.
. where he spent the night. with the
; intention of walking so miles to .
Thoreau.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
Aviation Not Its Name.

But it's just as good because 1t sails
over and above any other coffee ever
known. Chase & SanbOrn's Seal Brano
coffee does certainly meet the require
ment of all lovers of good coffee.
JacksOn's Sanitary Grocery,
Phone 353
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
FRIDAYS ENTRIES
JUAREZ JOCKEY CLUB
i. :. !. :: :. :: 49, :: :: :: :. -.
SIrfN-ninfh DAY. Friday. Feb -.

First race selling. five furlongs-
Deerfoot 400; Daisy Garth 100; Miss
Caithness 100; James Blackstock %1O2:
CesarilasS los; Ina Johnson 105; Judith
Page los; SainfoX 105; King Rover 107 !;
Billy Bard 107; c. w. Kennon 1O7
Second race, selling. fnlies and mares,
seven furlongs-Odd Rose ego; Camera
95; Bantronia 100; Plume 100; Anne
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24

fight. but says it viii be held in San
Fran anyway A reported conference
with supervisor Herget is also denied
1T was only a friendly talk says Tex.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
RICHARD ON THE FIGHT.

San Francisco. Cal. Feb. 24.-Not yet
but soon. Is the way Tex Richard puts
it He denies that definite plans have
been made for the Jeffries-J Johnson
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24

Special, ladies' purses, shopping bags
FL Paso Trunk factory, north SIDE pla "a.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
rHREE FINGERED PIrCHER sIGNs

Chicago. Ill. Feb 24.@Three fingered
Mordecai Brown, the pitcher. has signed
with the Chicago National team for
this and next year.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24

r. b. BIas fuel Co.
Wood, coal. feeu.. cement. plaster
lime building paper. 1914 Missouri
street Phones: Bell SAG: Alto. 1S49.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24

You'll never want any other eggs
after you've had Sunflower eggs.
They're fresh.-Jackson's, phone 353.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24

Ripe strawberries are becoming quite
plentiful at Jackson's.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
r. TIeWS-=-
IN Brevities
Train Bulletin.

Train Bulletin.
Rock Island train, No 3. the Golden
State limited, due at $40 p m, is re-
ported one hour and Is minutes late.
Rock Island train No. 1, the Chicago
Express. due at 1910 p. m. is reported
80 minutes late. All other Afternoon
and night trains are reported on time.
Saturday only. we will sell those de-
licious % cents a pound Jelly Beans Of
ours for Is cents a pound
Potter Drug Co.
DIR. Starker, 31s31Y Caples Bldg.
Practice limited to diseases Of the eye,
ear, nose and throat.
Drs. .agruder and Mnpes, dentists
References: ASK anyone.
Saturday only, we will sell those de-
licious % cents pound Jelly Beans OF
ours for Is cents a pound.
Potter Drug Co.
DIR. Cameron, Dentist. for reliable dem
tistry, reasonable prices. Office over
Guarantee shoe store. Work guaranteed
Jackson's delicatessen department
has more good things to eat than you'll
find at any other place Step in and
see fnOQS go
c. L. Ellington. T0s Magoffin. Tel 1883
painting, paperhangiuG, decorating.
Drs. sIagruder and Mapes. dentists.
NE don't work for negroes
DIR. Willis r. Smith. skin. genito-
urinary and rectal diseases. Offioe
rooms 2o1, 202, 203 Caples Bldg.
In the making of Sedgwick creamery
butter only perfectly ripened cream is
used.-Jackson's Phone 353.
Globe Flour, beSS by fesf.
and the payroll In Ell Faso.
Cleanliness is the watchword where
Selgwick creamery butter is made
Jackson's. phone $50.
DR.. Carpenter, office al TIE Eye ard
Ear hospital. Stanton and Wyoming
You'll pevers want any other eggs
after you've had Sunflower eggs.
They're fresh.-Jackson's phone 353.
r. b. BIns fuel Co.
Wood. coal. feeu.. cement. plaster
lime. building paper. 1914 Missouri
street Phones: Bell SAG: Alto. 1S49.
Ripe strawberries are becoming quite
plentiful at Jackson'S.
lest we forget Ief'S keep our money
at home and still get the best Globe
Flour.
Many suggestions of Lenten food are
at Jackson's. Phone 353.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24
Dr-. masrraer aud mape.. eent,sts

Many suggestions of Lenten food are
at Jackson's. Phone 353.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24

lest we forget Ief'S keep our monev
at home and still get the best Globe
Flour.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24

DR.. Carpenter, office al tire Eye and
Ear hospital. Stanton and Wyoming
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24

Globe Flour, beSt by FEST.
and the payroll In Ell Paso.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24

Cleanliness is the watchword where
Selgwick creamery butter is made
Jackson's, phone $50.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24

In the making of Sedgwick creamery
butter only perfectly ripened cream is
used.-Jackson's Phone 353.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24

c. l.. Ellington. T0s Magoffin. Tel. 1889
painting, paperhangirG. decorating.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24

DIR. Willis r. Smith. skin. genito-
urinary and rectal diseases. Offloe
rooms 2o1, 202, 2O3 Caples Bldg
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24

Drs. sIagruder and Mapes. dentists.
NE don't work for negroes
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24

Jackson's delicatessen department
has more good things to eat than you'll
find at any other place Step in and
see. Phone 353.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24

DIR. Cameron, Dentist. for reliable dem
tistry, reasonable prices. Office over
Guarantee shoe store. Work guaranteed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-02-24

Saturday only. we Will sell those de-
licious % cents pound Jelly Beans Of
ours for Is cents a pound.
Potter Drug Co.
Gilpin observer., 1910-10-20
The Modern DAUGHTER,

What time did you get to bed last
night. Matilda?" inquired the young
woman's father.
Parent" replied the naughty girl.
III you will address me by my right
name will endeavor to answer your
somewhat abrupt query. do not an
swer to Matilda because my name Is
Mathilde."
Very well. Mateeld. 90 ahead with
your answer.
II do not know what time retired"
the fair girl responded. "Mr. Robin.
son Jones offered to remain here until
the appearance Of the comet"
Good gracious!" cried the excitable
parent. ut must have been half.past
81"
For that" said the girl with calm
Indifference. you must blame the
comet"
Gilpin observer., 1910-10-20

Why should the voter wish to
change an administration for one that
has stood for many shortcomings. The
Democrats have been in power for a
short while. but 1t has shown com.
potency in administering state affairs.
II there has been any considerable
noise made at the capitol 1t was prin-
cipally due to the exposures Of the
administration OF the past follies of
their opponents. The work Of show
Ing up things is necessarily slow.
Continue the Democrats In office and
1t will be shown that the voters con-
fidence will not have been misplaced.
Gilpin observer., 1910-10-20
WAS A JOINT OF srovEPlPE
The Editor Thought Il Poem. and
Was About 70 Elect His
Visitor.

He walked into the editors ONCE
as quietly as might q shadow. and
when that busy man looked up. start
led. he was In the act Of laying upon
the desk circular roll Of something
done up in brown paper. II was about
% inches long and eight inches In d.
ameter. and upon this roll the editor
fived his eyes. while the hair ON the
back of his neck began to rise like
that Of an enraged porker.
II wish" said the visitor. smiling
upon him. that you'd look over"
The editor arose with speed. kick
ing over his chair. With dramatic
motion he pointed at the door.
"G'out!" he gulped hoarsely and
brokenly. Then his lost voice came
back to him on the wings OF indig-
nation and he hoped up and down.
pointing at the fat roll on his desk.
What dye take me for?" he
screeched: take that thing away Do
you s'pose haven't anything to do
but wade through bunch OF guff like
13-inch gun? Take 1t away" The
visitor regarded him with some alarm.
Say. old man." he said. ARE you
sick?" The editor waved his arms.
Don't you old man mel" he howl
ed: get out!"
Here" said the visitor. sternly. II
came in here to pay my bill. and II
you don't want it"
"Pay-bill?" said the editor. weak
ly. sitting on the edge Of the desk.
Yes. l did" said the indignant WIS.,
itor; Il wish you'd look over your
book and see"
The editor seized him by the hand.
With the other hand he pointed at the
fat roll on the desk.
"Then." he gulped. ut amt
poem?" The visitor scowled.
mo. 1t amt q poem." he said: Its
joint Of stovepipe." - Galveston
News.
Gilpin observer., 1910-10-20
SIMPLE REMEDY FOR SNORING
An Amusing Story Of How o. Henry,
the Author, Had "Cork-
Ing" Time.

Comparatively little was ever writ
ten about Sidney Porter. the short
story writer. under the name of o.
Henry. until his death recently. but
since then no end OF stories have
crept out A New York bartender
who boasts of a close friendship with
the late author tells an amusing tale
Of his introduction to Mr.. Porter.
Mr.. Porter dropped in late one win
ter night and ordered q hot toddy
A hangeron. whom the bartender had
tried to pry loose from a chair in the
rear OF the place. was snoring loudly
and had refused to be deposed.
why don't you cork him?~ sug-
gested Mr.. Porter.
"'Cork him?' What In the world
Is that?" inquired the barkeeper.
VERY simple remedy-very simple
It's what we get down in Texas when
we drop OF to sleep in a hondy-tonk. :"
After being granted permission Mr.
Porter started in to give an exposi-
ton Of the "corking" game. He took
large cork and split It half way up
the center. Then he arranged several
wooden matches in the o,her end. like
30 many quilts in porcupine's back
Cautiously he fastened the split cork
over the sleeper's nose and asked for
a large pail of water.
Standing at the side Of the unsus-
pecting sleeper he lighted one Of the
matches. At the top Of his voice he
shouted "Fire!" One match after
another ignited with sharp crack.
md as the frightened sleeper Jumped
to his feet Mr.. Porter let go with the
water and drenched him from head to
foot. The man bolted for the door,
half dazed. but wide awake enough to
think the place was on fire.
Gilpin observer., 1910-10-20

If Terrible Teddy would only keep
quiet for a minute. The people hardly
have time to think. 1t is no use try
ing to anticipate his next move. He
has been up in the air. under the
sea and raging, roaring element on
land. But. possibly, the worst thing
that ever struck him was that Incl
dent Of the man who lately question
ed his varacity. Everyone thought the
culprit would have been struck dumb
for his audacity.