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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-14
Riddles Kant
Kick These Out,

That is, within a reasonable
time for children.
The very best line Of chill
dren's shoes priced from
$l.50to $500.
Substantial, but some Of
them Just as stylish as
mammals" Growing girls
shoes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-14

Miss Detwiler. OF Stanton. has re-
turned to Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-14

Miss Annie c. Williams is at 5ia
East Grace street for the winter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-14

Mrs James Shaw. OF Ellington. Va,
ATTENDED conference last week and is
the guest OF relatives here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-14

Miss Ellvra Il. Chaplin. who has been
spending the summer and fall in
Wytheville. Va. has returned to the
city.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
CLEARING HOUSE BANKS
REPORT LOSS IN CASH

NEW YORK, Dec. s-The statement of
clearing house banks for the week shows that
the banks hold $11,S77000 more than the re-
uuirements of the % per cent reserve rule.
This is a decrease of Sc, 1893, 900 in the proper
tionate cash reserve compared with last
week
The Financier will say:
Owing to a decrease of $40, $685. 500 in legal
tenders and specie, the surplus reserve OF the
New York clearing house banks was reduced
for the week ending Saturday by $12631, 200,
which leaves the present surplus of over the
% per cent minimum at $5,04S5 500, or less
than one-third the amount reported for the
previous week. The loss in cash, which was
heavier than anticipated, was due to large
payments into the subtreasury by the banks
for transfer to the PSciflc coast and TO with
drawals by the Canadian banks feature
of the statement which seems TO indicate that
the banks are taking on loan commitments
which had been temporarily shifted elsewhere
was the increase of $1S,270,S00 In the loan
item The loans of the trust companies and
outside institutions increased So 29S 900. so that
the loan expansion of the banks cannot be
traced to the shifting of that item by the
trust companies The figures given above are
based on the statement of actual conditions
issued Saturday The statement of aver
ages made the loss of cash only s., 474,2O0, the
loan Increase S14, ,664, 900 and tho deposit ex-
pansion $11.67460O.
The present surpus reserve inquired on the
average statement is $11,ST7, ,050 or more than
twice as large indicated by the actual
statement report.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
BANK STATEMENT

NEW YORK, Dec. S.-The following is the
New York clearing house summary OF the
weekly statement of banks for the week end
ing December 8:
Loans, ST. 229, ,Os1 900; increase $14, 900.
Deposits 81, 199 1886, 900; increase s11, ,675 900.
Circulation, $48, AS, 900; decrease, Sis, 900.
Specie, s243, $50, 900; decrease s2,772,oo0
Legal tenders. $6S, ,123, 900; decrease, S703 900.
Reserve, $S11 ,7l2 900; decrease, $3,4730O0.
Reserve required, $299 900; increase,
81, 2,919000.
Surplus, s11,S77;oOo: decrease, s6s9s,ooo.
Ex United States deposits, $12,295, 900; de-
crease, Sc, ,391. 900.
Clearing house banks actual condition this
day:
Deposits 81, ,2o5, ,5440 900; increase, Ss.2i1oO
Circulation s4S, 424, 600; decrease, $l0s,0o.
specie. $685. SOC, ,000 decrease, IS, ,451, 900.
Legal tenders se7 634, 000 decrease, 50, 49, 900.
Reserve $500, ,4s4 900: decrease $lo,570. 900.
Reserve required, 1901. $4,000; increase.
Surplus surplus s5o4s.COo decrease, s1assi. 900
Elk United States deposits, IS, 1000; de-
crease, s12 5000.
state banks and trust companies OF Greater
New York not reporting to the clearing
house:
snecie Sis, 4O6 900; decrease. S1.135.000
Legal tenders s21, 100 900; increase, s156OOO.
Total deposits, S,l62 $4,000; increase,
81, ,975, 900
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
MORE CURRENCY
COMING TO COAST
Movement of Cash to the West
ern States and to Can
ada Continues
RAILROADS REPORT LOSSES
Weekly Bank Statement Shows a
Very Large Increase
in Loans
Associated Pressl

NEW YORK, Dec. 3.-Today's brief
session on the stock exchange was
without noteworthy incident. Amer
ican Securities were steady in London,
but opened heavy here, and the tone
was continued in that manner to the
end, before which some of the lowest
prices of the week were reported. The
pressure against Union Pacific, Unit
ed States Steel, Lehigh Valley and
other standard issues was most
marked Imports of dry goods and
general merchandise for the week were
S1,80o,000 in excess of the previous
week and the total since the begin
ming OF the year is $170OO,0O0 greater.
Another large shipment of currency to
the Pacific coast was made today, with
indications that the movement to that
center and Canada had not yet run
it's course.
The leading railway systems continue
to submit reports of operations for Oc-
tober. That of the Chicago & North
western road showed a loss of $40S,00o
in operating income, while Louisville
G. Nashville reported a loss for the
same account of $341,0G0. On the other
hand the Burlington showed a de-
crease of $500 900 in operating expenses
and an increase in total net revenues
of $1,260,514.
The bank statement was especially
interesting for it's large actual in
crease in loans, this item aggregating
over $1S,000000, despite the weeks s
Il iuidation in stocks. The cash loss OF
$10,500 900 also exceeded largest esti-
mates. Other banks and trust COM
panies showed a nominal expansion of
the loan account. Government bonds
were unchanged on call for the week
Total sales, 81 ,009, 500.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
STOCK EXCHANGE NOTES

President Neville of the exchange was alb
sent from the call yesterday on account OF
illness.
A party Of brokers visited Whittier late Fri
day to look over some oil properties, Including
that Of the Central Oil. Central stock, wheth-
er to buy or sell, has been on the brokers'
minds for some time and 1t Is said they
wished to see the property and learn first hand
of recent improvements there.
Brokers' attention was again called TO the
clearing house rule of making prompt deliV-
cries of stock sold the exchange. The
clearing house is very strict and allows no
grace beyond the time designated. On account
Of non-delivery several blocks of Central stock
were paid for yesterday by the exchange IN
order to save the brokers concerned from IN
convenience.
That Cleveland oil is still on the decline was
shown Yesterday when 1000 shares were offered
on the exchange at $3.50 without bid There
were no sales at any price. The stock sold
Friday at S9 so a thousand
Central continued to advance and closed
firm at several points above the top selling
price.
Union was weak but no one seemed to know
defnitely why. The stock dropped to sos and
a fraction Persons close to the company say
the drop is due TO manipulation. Brokers say
the extensive developments now In progress
has something to do with 1t. But the fact
remains the stock is down. this, too, when the
company has just increased its dividends
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
UNION. DROPS THREE
POINTS IN SIX DAYS
Other Stocks Affected by Big Pro-
duCer'S DeCIine-CentraI Oil
Advances Few N0tCheS

Union dropped another point on the Los An
geles stock exchange yesterday. making a de-
cline Of three points during the week. II opened
weak but gained fraction during the call
closing a trine above the selling prices of the
day and with a tendency toward hrmness
Union Provdent in sympathy with Union,
dropped point, but returned to Fridays quo
tation at the close. Central advanced to Sl.S5
at the close and was firm at that,
The first sale Of Union. at 500, consisted of
forty shares, and the second OF twenty-five
shares was made at $685. Later five shares
sold at s9S75, and that was the bottom figure
for the day. Just before tho close Of the
session sale Of twenty shares was made at
500.
Union Provident opened weak at 1880 and
dropped quickly to $3.50, at which figure hf-
teen shares were sold; then, after sag, a
sale was made at s97. The stock closed around
this point.
Associated was firm and offers and bids were
close together. The only sales, however, were
twenty shares at $6.25, and ten at S46, after
which the stock advanced.
Mexican Petroleum common was firm around
S35. Fifty shares were sold at 5000 and ten
at $35.37.
Central opened firm and advanced through
out the call, closing at S1S5 offered Sales
amounted to 1900 shares, of which 200 went at
ST. and 1000 at $1.sS, There was shortage
Of stock on hand, 1t was said, or there would
have been additional sales at $1.S5 or better.
American Petroleum was active for the first
time in ten days and thirty shares sold at 500
1t was firm at the close.
California Midway in better favor and
advanced a point during the call. In all $4,000
shares changed hands, the first sale being at
53c. A large block Of the stock went at 54c
but closing sales were made on the 53c basis.
Consolidated Midway was stationary at a
fraction above 2Oc. Sales amounted to 10000
shares.
Amagamated OIL was firm at s27, but no
sales were made.
There were several offers in the mining list
but only one sale resulted, that being 200
shares at 15c.
Bonds and bank and industrial stocks were
inaetiye.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
PACIFIC COAST TRADE

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 3.-Beans-Pink,
81. 75a5.2 %; lima, S4.6O44 85; small white, SO %
Q35O; large white, sS.OO93.5o.
Potatoes-Oregon Burbanks, s1.4011.50; Sa-
lnas Burbanks, s15091.75; Merced sweets,
80 1592 40
Onons-Fanoy. $1.15 common, 500.
Various-Green peas, 4G6c: string beans,
5g7c; egg plant, 50Q60c; green peppers, 3Od5Oc;
tomatoes, 25c@S1.25; summer squash, 75cG
81 25 garlic, 4g5c; hothouse cuoumbers, $500
Q2.25.
Poultry-Lve turkeys s2o023c dressed tur-
keys 29Q26c: old ROSTERS, S4. 5005.50; young
ROSTERS, S5.506S.OO; small broiers, 1000
400; large brothers, &.00945o; fryers, s5 .0O0
$50; hens 40095 co. old ducks, S6 0067 90:
young ducks, s.. 00d10.OO; geese, 50. 0oQ3. 90;
young pigeons, S1.5O91.75.
Flour - Family extras S5.4o95. 80; bakers
extras, s.. 5.4oq5. 80; Oregon and Washington,
81 H.00d4. 25.
Wheat-shipping s1.4o61 .47k.
Barley-Feed, $1.O2kQ1.o5; brewing. 1,osk
al. .119&
black, 81 351t.4o.
Observation-Disclosures, $50. .0036. 90; mixed
feed, s25 OO@26.0o; rolled barley, $23 0o924. 90;
oatmeal, A.2 %; oat groats, $4.25: rolled oats.
$29 0Oq31 0o;.
Hay-wheat, 50. .oOa14oO; wheat and oat.
50 00011 .50 wild oat, S.. .0O19 90; tame oat,
sSoOd11.50 .50 alfalfa SO. .00GD11 90; straw, 35950c.
Receipts-F1our 5121; wheat, COS: harley,
10 ,915; oats SIS; beans, 1893; corn, 1900: pota-
toes, 1850; onions, 45; middlings 23O; hay,
474; straw. Is; hides, 1926 wine, $1,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
CHICAGO GRAIN

Special service to The Herald by J. c. Will
son, member OF the Chicago board Of trade,
New York stock exchange and San Francisco
oond and stock exchange, Si2 west t1fth
street. Los Angeles.
CHICAGO, Dec. 3--wheat started tame and
about steady at last nights close, but 1t nm
ished strong and higher with more activity
prevailing. Larger local spectators of the
professional sort and the previous leading
longs have been reinstatng some OF the wheat
sold out yesterday. Strength In corn, pre-
ucted cold wave, less favorable Argentine
and French reports and the large clearances
have been the factors The wheat clear
ances were 100000 bushels and were presum-
ably the same last week-bOnded wheat.
There has been suspicion Of export bus
iness in American wheat. Cash wheat de-
mand quiet. Sales here, 10. 900 bushels
ported, but it is believed that more or less
has been closed as there have been cancel
lations Of about 900 bushels warehouse re-
ceipts since delivery day-the usual thing
following December delivery day. when mill
ers count on buying some cheap wheat. one
cargo Of 125,00O bushels will clear at special
rate Of freight and insurance by lake from
here. Cash wheat steady here mainly higher
southwest, where the cold weather is coming
on unprotected fields. The feature was the
Argentine cables. one was to the effect that
wheat was complete failure in Santa Fe
and Bahia Blanca provinces. Gable to an
other Chicago house said crop larger than
last year, when surplus was 70,000,000 bushels.
The corn market was strong from the start.
Buying by larger local spectators and more
by shorts helped the market Eastern cash
grain dealers report stocks low. Dealers here
say the country is selling little. Shippers who
are short for December shipment have bid
cash corn up Y to 1c here today.
There has been great deal of covering
of shorts in oats and prices advanced with
other grains. Offerings have been light.
Eastern distributors have large December
holding here.
Provisions were higher under fairly good
local buying, including pit shorts and one of
the larger packers. Scattered outside longs
were taking profits.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
COFFEE AND SUGAR

NEW YORK, Dec. s.-Coffee futures closed
steady at a net advance of 6q17 points, and
sales were reported of 57.25O bags. Closing
bids: December. 11c January. 10 SIC; Febru-
airy, 10. SOC; March, April and May, 1O.S5c;
June 10 SSc July, 10.Tc; August. 1$.75c; Sep
tember TO- roc October and November, 1O63c.
Spot hrm No. Z Rio, 13A@1S9sc Santos No.
4, 1870.
Mild coffee firm; Cordova, 13A914ac.
Sugar-Raw firm; Muscovado 3.43c; centrifu-
gal, .93c; molasses sugar. 3.1Sc; refined steady;
cut loaf 5.40c crushed. 5.30c; mould A. 495c
cubes, .S5c; xxx powdered, 475c; powdered,
47Oe; granulated. 460c; Diamond A, 46Oc con-
fectioners A, .40c.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
FINANCIAL RECORD

NEW YORK, Dec. 3.-Money on call nom
inal: time loans very dull 60 and 80 days,
az per cent: six months, 4d5A per cent.
Cose-Prime mercantile paper 10 o7l per
cent.
sterling exchange firm, with actual business
in bankers bills at 4.S2. 1k5q4.s2.70 for sixty
day bills and at 4.Se.1O for demand
Commercial bills 4.S1%44.S2.
Bar silver, Hc.
Mexican dolalrs 46c.
Government and railroad bonds steady
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
u. s. TREASURY CONDITION

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3-At the beginning or
business today the condition of the United
states treasury was Working balance in
treasury offices, s33 800, 1884, in banks and Phil
ippine treasury, S47 431. SCI. The total balance
in the general fund was sS5,70.073. Ordinary
receints Yesterday were S213O.290 with dis
bursements of So SO2 265. The deficit to date
tbis nsca year is S9,7Sl, ,917 against s26.724 5SS
at this time last year. These figures exclude
Panama canal and public debt transactions.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
CALIFORNIA DRIED FRUITS

NEW YORK, Dec. s.-Evaporated applos
very firm for both old and new crops: spot,
fancy. 12c choice, 1Oh910&c; prime. 9Q1Qc;
common to fair. SC.
Prunes in good demand: firm: 6ha1oAc for
Californias up to 90-40s; SAg1Oc for Oregous
from Cos to 30s
Apricots in small supply, firm; choice, 12%
913c; extra choice 1S1a913&c fancy 13&61fc.
Peaches firm light offerings. choice, 20
75ac: extra choice, S9S15c; fancy, SiAd9c.
Raisins firm on reports of hrmness IN the
coast markets. loose Muscatels, 5H06Ac;
choice to fancy seeded, 6A971hc; ssedless, 50
&c; London LAYERS, $t.2021. 35.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04

If you have a developed or un-
developed oil property that you
wish to sell or have financed, ad-
dress Federal Oil Cooperation,
318 Story Building,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
BANK DEPOSITS INCREASE

WASHINGTON, Dec s.-The report OF the
national banks of the United States In answer
to the call of November 10 shows decrease
in loans and discounts of s16,50O0Oo, a de-
crease in cash of SO, S53 800 and a gain OF
Individual deposits OF S159, 900 900. The total
reserve was an average of 2112 per cent,
which was s7S,0 90 above the amount re-
quired by law.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
VANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL REPORTS: STOCKS AND BONDS
FRUIT MARKET

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 3.-Fruits-Fancy
apples, 60c; common, 4Oc.
Berries-Strawberrie 81. Ooa5 90; huckleber-
ries 4G6c, raspberries, SO. .O0912 90; cranber-
ries $S.OOdl3.00.
Grapes Ordinary, 5oc9Sf 90.
Pears-Common, 75c; fancy, t13.
Pomegranates. 75c1$1.25.
Persimmons. 50c4Sl.
Oranges-Navels S1.5032.50.
Mexican llfnes-s4 .50a5.O0
Lemons-Common California, S2.00 fancy,
$40o
Tropical fruits-Bananas, 15c9s5.oo; pine
apples. s2.oo92 So.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
BUTTER, EGGS AND CHEESE

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 3--Butter-Fancy
creamery, S515c; seconds, 33c; fancy dairy, S0c.
Cheese-New, 159161sc; Young America, 16ls
@17c
Eggs-Ranch, 45kc; store, 441sc.
CHICAGO, Dec. 3--Butter easy; creameries
2362Sc; dairies, 23DHc.
Eggs firm. Receipts 2176 cases. at mark
cases included, 19hQ2214c; hrsts, 31o; prime
firsts, $50.
Cheese steady; daisies 151s915%c; twins, IA
@1415c; Young Americas, 15A@15hc; long
horns, 15Kd15kc.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
MEXICAN TOMATOES COMING

It is estimated that sixty carloads OF to-
matoes produced in Mexico will be placed
on the market in Los Angeles, shipments 20
begin early in January. In Sinaloa and So
nora states on the Mexican west coast more
than one thousand acres are planted in to-
matoes, which are sold largely throughout
the United States.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
MARKET RANGES

Cash quOtatlons were as fOIIOWs:
Flour-Frm; winter patents, 81 0094. 70;
straights, SS75a4.55; spring straights s4.s2Q
4.6O; bakers SO. .50d4.S5;.
Rye-No. 2, size.
Barley-Feed mixing, 6O972c; fair TO
choice mailing, 79@S4c.
Flaxseed--No. / southwestern 2.43 No.
northwestern, $2.56
Timothy seed-S10 co.
Clover-$14. 30
Provisions-Mess pork, per barrel s17 ESQ
II 5O lard, per 100 pounds, 50 Sly; short ribs,
sides Qoose), s9.25d9 .S7h.
Total clearances of wheat and flour were
equal to 1000 bushels. Primary receipts
were 651, 900 bushels. compared with 25S, 900
bushels the corresponding day year ago.
Estimated receipts for Monday: Wheat, 10
cars: corn. 315 cars; oats, 139 cars hogs,
mn head
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
METAL MARKET

NEW YORK, Dec s.-The metal markets
were quiet and nominally unchanged. Tin,
s37 sO6lSS 25 Lake copper. $l3 00d1s %: cleo
trolytic. Si2 s7iSmS13 90; casting $l2 bOq12. rs.
Lead, 81. .45d4.55. spelter, s5.s5q5.9. Irou
steady
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
BOSTON MINING STOCKS

sneciaI service to The Herald by j. u WIZ
,o eio west Fifth street, Los Angeles.
BOSTON, Dec. s.-There was a better ,td,tSon Ee,
@ lla.lu o. ~ have stopped for the time being
snd The floor traders had little better cOuI
an an North Butte and Lake were both wen
bought today. .,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
NEW YORK BONDS

Special service to The Herald by }. e Will
son, 212 West Fifth street, Los Angeles mem
ber New York stock exchange, Chicago noard
Of trade, stock and bond exchange OF san
Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
BANK cLEARINes

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9.--Bank clearings
were So, 655 06O.52, an increase OF $,Sl5,O0S. ~
az comnared with the amount for the corre-
spending date of last year. Following Is a
comparative statement ,o.o ,oo0
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
NEW YORK COTTON
Special service to The Herald by ]. c. VII
son, 2l2 West Fifth street, Los Angeles.

NEW YORK, Dec. S.-Cotton opened prac-
tically unchanged but stiffened on buying by
Wall street houses. Professional traders We're
best sellers. The market was largely local
affair Later the market became strong on
buying by the sellers of the last few days,
assisted by some professionals. Reports from
reliable sources speak of sections where pick
ing is completed. Buyers are paying good
nrices for cotton and there are complaints
from Texas and Oklahoma Of insufficient
winter rains.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
ST. LOUIS WOOL

ST. LOUIS, Dec. S.-Wool steady; medium
grades combing and clothing, 23kQ24c: light
fine. 2O822o; heavy fine, 16ql7c; tub washed,
20933c.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04

saiesiooo United 4s 81: .d zoo %, Saglo ash
63E rec Ssd OH 49, 25 Assd OIL 467s 20 ia ia
Slo ,,an S2 200 Cal Wine As, 25 Makawe S3as
zE Paauhau II, 500 Palmer OIL LOU ~ 9piiNe
IToiIa,y Water 50h.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
PRICE OF METALS
IN NEW YORK MARKET

@ NEW YORK, Dec. 3.-The metal o
@ markets were quiet and nominally un- 9
@ changed. @
g Tin, $37.S0@ 1926. g
8 Lake copper, $1S@13.25; electrolytie, 6,
@ $12.871&@13; casting, $12.5O@ 1915. 9
% Lead, S4.45 @4.55. o
8 Spelter, S5.85 @5.95. @
8 Iron steady. @
O. Bar silver, 55c. g
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
NEW YORK STOCKS

Special service to The Herald by ). C. VIII
son. 2l2 West Fifth street, Los Angeles, mem-
ber New York stock exchange, Chicago board
of trade. stock and bond exchange of San
FranciGco.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
NEW YORK CURB

cnao,al service to The Herald by ]. C. Will
son 919 west Fifth street. Los Angeles
NEW YORK, Dec. 3-Following were the
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
SAN FRANCISCO STOCK
AND BOND EXCHANGE

Special service to The Herald by J. C. will
son. 212 West Fifth street, Los Angeles, MEM
Der New York stock exchange, Chicago board
of trade. stock and bond exchange OF San
Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04
nAILY MINING Gall

Official sales-2OO Johnnie 15
No sales.
LISTED STOCKS
CALIFORNIA Bid Asked
California Hills NJ Co .....,.... .OSh
NEVADA
Johnnie Mng. & Milling Co... .14h ,16
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04

NEW YORK Dec. s.-Tollowins were the
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04

Special service to The Herald by J. c. Will
son, member of the Chicago board Of trade,
New York stock exchange and San Francisco
bond and stock exchange, 2i2 West Fifth
street, Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-04

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. s.--FOllowlng were
The new era., 1910-02-17
Asking Too Much.

The mother of little six-year-old
Mary had told her a number of times
not to hitch her sled to passing
sleighs. feeling that it was a danger
Gus practice. 1t was such fascinat-
ing sport. however. that Mary could
not resist it and one day her mother
saw her go skimming past the house
behind farmers 'bobs."
- When she came in from play she
was taken to task, her mother saying
severely: MARY. haven't 1 told you
that you must not hitch onto bobs
Besides, you know, it is against the
law"
Mary tossed her head. "Oh," she
said, don't talk to me about the law.
It's all can do to keep the ten COM
s."-Woman's Home Com
panion.
The new era., 1910-02-17
Sure Proof.

Two young lawyers, members OF the
bar but few weeks, had grown rath-
Ell obstreperous in the office of one OF
the court clerks.
Here, you get out of here" said the
clerk.
I'VE don't have to-" the more talka-
tive one promptly answered. We've
got right in here; were lawyers
"Ah, go on" the clerk replied.
you're nothing of the kind"
Sure we are" the spokesman re-
piled Then, turning to his comrads,
he commanded, Buck, go over Ak
get your sign. Success Magazine.
The new era., 1910-02-17
WHY WE GIVE VALENTINES.

Long ago there lived priest named Vaen
tine. This good man noted in all the coun,
try round for his kindness. He nursed the sick.
comforted the sorrowing and was always ready
to give help to anyone who was in need. Valen-
tine dearly loved the children and those who
went to him for food or clothes were never turned
away After this kind priest became too old to
go among his people he very sad because he
thought he could no longer be of any help to
them. Then he remembered that he could write
loving messages to the sick and sorrowing. Soon
his friends began to watch for the kind words
that were sure to come whenever sorrow or Joy
entered their homes Even little children would
say when they sick II think Father Valen-
tine will send me letter to-day"
But after time letters were re-
ceived and soon the news went abroad that good
old Valentine was dead Then every said
that such man was good enough to be called
a saint and since then he has been known as St
Valentine. 1t not long until people cele-
brated his birthday by sending loving messages
to their friends. The notes and letters contain
ing these messages were called valentines This
all happened years ago. but good St Valentine
is still remembered the fourteenth of each
February.