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The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1910-09-06
GREAT INTEREST IN
TWO BIG STOCK SALES
BIG CROWD or PROMINENT
BUYERS EXPECTED HERE
TODAY AND TOMORROW

Two Of the biggest stock sales ever
held in this part OF Kentucky. or the
South, Tor that matter. will be held
IN Stanford today. Tuesday. and to-
morrow Hon W. II. Shanks will
have his big sale OF mules, brood
mares. jacks, and cattle at his farm
between the Crab Orchard and SOM
erset pixies today. On Wednesday J.
u Baughman will sell at his former
home place. Just on the outskirts of
town on the Somerset pike, what has
been advertised as the finest herd OF
mules aud brood mares in Central
Kentucky Col ]. p. Chandler will
orv the first sale. while Coils |. NJ
Dunn and T. ID. English will ofiiciate
at the Baughman dispersal
The weather conditions for ideal
safe days could not be more suspI-
cious, but both sales were be held,
rain or shine. Mr. Baughman is de
termined that Jupiter Pluvius shall
not interfere with him in the least 50
has secured the big exhibition tent
OF the Kadel-Kritchfield shows watch
are playing at the opera house this
week This immense tent seats L.
eco people and makes a splendid sale
enclosure. Both men have engaged
expert burgoo makes to serve the
dinners which will be free 10 every
one attending Conveyances will meet
all trains.
NO sales held in Kentucky in re
cent years have been as fully and
systematically advertised as these
two sales. Thousands OF bills have
been spread broadcast over all this
section of the state, while the adyer'
Using columns OF the newspapers in
this territory have been used most la
yishly and judiclously. Both men
have not stinted themselves in this
regard tor they have the goods" and
they realized that the only effective
way to let the people know Il was
through the use OF printers ina
Mr.. Baughman's final ad is found
on the last page of this issue. In i
he gives the wonderful record his
mules have made in the fair rings OF
Kentucky. and tells just what he has
TO ofer
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1910-09-06
GREAT DAY FOR
TOBACCO POOLERS
CAMPAIGN GIVEN IMPETUS AT
PAINT LIcK-sPEAKINo HERE
ON NEXT MONDAY

The movement for pooling of the
1910 tobacco crop was given a great
impetus south of the river at the en-
thusiastic meeting of Garrard and
Madison county growers held at
Paint Lick Saturday. Congressman
owsley Stanley, Ward Headley, Col.
Jack Chinn, Bradley Wilson and 9TH
ers who are fighting for the success
OF the pool all made speeches and at
the conclusion, a dozen of the most
prominent farmers and tobacco grow
ers in that section signed up their
1910 crops. Among them were the
men who had signed the call for
this meeting to discuss the situation.
Big Speaking Here.
The next big meeting will be held
here in Stanford next Monday, Coun-
ty Court day. Hon. Ward Headley,
the silver-tongued orator from West
ern Kentucky, who went through the
successful fight with the dark tobac-
co growers against the trust, will be
on hand, as will r. L. Ferguson, Vice
President of the Burley Tobacco So
ciety, Bradley Wilson and others. II
is planned to have Congressman
Stanley come a little later. The lead
ers in this movement hope to have
a large attendance of all tobacco men
who are interested in maintaining
the present good prces of the crop,
whether they intend to pool or not.
The speaking will be held in the
court house beginning at 1880 o'clock.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1910-09-06
Parksville

Misses Mary and Nancy Cozatt are
visiting Mr. and Mrs. Henry Garten
at Bradfordsville. Mr.. Ernest Wayne
Is visiting his brother Mr.. j. T.
the Pulaski county fair. Mrs. James
d. Baxter, of Gravel Switch was
guest of Mrs J. +. Caldwell last week.
Mr.. Jack Mnson. Of Bradfordsville,
is a guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ]. Cozatt
MIR. F. l. Jones made business trip
to Campbellsville Tuesday. Mr.. NJ.
Roy Westerfield is spending a few
days at home with his parents, MIR.
and Mrs. s. II. Westerfield. Mrs. j.
W. COzatt. and son of Jessamine
county, were guests of Mrs. Annie
Parks last week. Mr.. and Mrs. r.
n. Devers, OF Gravel Switch, visited
Mr. W. B. Oyerstreet and wife last
week Miss Ella Bianford is guest
OF relatives at LaFollette, Tenn. Mrs.
n. A. Vanarsdall is visiting her son,
Charles in Chicago, Ill. Mr.. John H.
Parks is a guest of his uncle, Mr..
Granville Durham, of Akron. Ohio.
A horse attached to buggy con-
tanning Misses Myrtle Brown and
Margaree Hays got frightened at the
train Saturday and ran away. smash
ing the buggy pretty thoroughly. The
occupants escaped unhurt.
So thoroughly impressed with his
studies was Master William Brown
when he retired Friday evening that
later In the night he arose from his
couch OF rest and wendell his way to
the scoolhouse ON the hill. When he
arrived q; the place OF destination he
awoke.
Mr.. George W. Tucker sold 10 hogs
to Mr.. Geo. w. Coulter for which. he
received ten cents a pound Mr.. f..
Moore received the same price from
the same party for five.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1910-09-06
y; FOR sALEi -:

Small well improved farm outside
of town limits between Stanford and
Rowland containing 25 l-s acres good
house. out houses new barn fine
young orchard. water at house and
barn. Would make a good dairy or
truck farm for right man.
also have farm of iO4 acres Of I'M
improved land situated on Dix river
and county road. This land is all in
grass except l6 acres which is in cult
walton. This land will grow fine to-
bacoo or corn and has some fine tim
Der on 1t. VIII sell cheap and make
terms to suit the purchaser or will
trade for town property. For infor'
nation write or call on me at Row.
land Frank Cordier.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1910-09-06
Cupid Still at Work
SEVERAL MORE POPULAR COUP
LES ARE WE'D

You can't down him. Little Dan
Cupid continues to work hand IN
hand with County Clerk George b.
Cooper at 2he marriage license mar
ket Several more permits for en-
trance into welded bliss were issued
here since last week.
Luther Hancock. aged IS and Miss
Delma Johnson, a sweet girl of IL
got their license here and were made
one at the Rocky Ford church in
Casey county Sunday. Their home is
in Casey
Richard Williams. prominent
young man, aged % and Miss Lucy
Cummins. the popular and attractive
daughter of MIR. and Mrs. W, II. Cum.
Minis, of Preachersville, were Joined
in wedlock's holy bonds on Saturday
John u. Howard, who is AZ years
old and nephew of Berry Howard
was married on Saturday to Miss Kat
lie L. Simpson, aged &c. This was
Mr.. Towards fourth matrimonial
venture.
James Z. Young, aged 10 a son OF
MIR. and Mrs. George w. Young. OF
Highland. and Miss Mamie Chestnut
aged IS. received license and will be
married today at the home of Reu'
helm Young.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1910-09-06

The London fair was. well patron
lied is reports are correct that 20
railroad tickets we're sold at this
station. Mr.. Robert Thompson
brought back several blue ribbons on
his string OF horses.
Mrs. c. Mcwhorter was called TO
BradfordsvIlle by telegram to be with
her brother who is critically i'll with
typhoid fever.
Rev. r. G. Kimble has returned
home after holding a most satisfac'
tory meeting of two weeks near
Comprehensive.
Mrs. WIN Burch OF stanford and Sam
Burch, OF Tucaloosa. Ala. were visit
tors at the Crab Orchard Springs this
week.
Mrs. Gabe Adams and children. or
Frankfort are visiting her mother
Mrs. Jane Buchanan.
Miss Annie Bronaugh has returned
from London after attending the fair
and visiting her many friends Of that
little city.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1910-09-06

A special IRON glasgow says:
"wm. Bridges a farmer, lost two yaiu
able cows in a peculiar manner Mr..
Bridges had been working the road
and brought home two sticks OF dyna-
mite in his wagon. lie drove under
the shed in his barn and left the
wagon for the night. When he went
out 10 milk the next morning he
found both lying dead. and a piece OF
chewed dynamite told the story"
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1910-09-06

Chamberlain Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy is today the best
known medicine in use tor the relief
and cure OF bowel complaints. 1t
cures gripping. diarrhoea. dysentery.
and should be taken at the first UNI
natural looseness OF the bowels. 1t
is equally valuable for children and
adults. II always cures. Sold by Pen
nys Drug Store.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1910-09-06

Deputy W. 3. Embry and others from
town met them and accompanied the
armed cavalcade back to the city.
News OF the affair had quickly been
bruited about. and there was a big
crowd in front OF the court house
when the prisoner vas brought In
shortly after noon. He was taken at
once 10 the court room OF County
Judge James 2. Bailey. The crowd
was excluded so a. to avoid any
chance OF violence being offered him,
and Judge Bailey then fixed his ex-
aiming trial for Monday morning at
mine O'Clock The Negro was then
hustled 20 the county Jail
Later Saturday afternoon as the
crowd began to gather In town and
much mob talk vas heard on the
streets Judge Lewis L. Walker, the
newly appointed Circuit Judge Of this
district. was telephoned TO at his
home at Lancaster and told OF the
conditions. Il was suggested TO him
that he come to Stanford at once, and
be In a position to assure the enraged
frienos OF the Rankin family, should
they seem disposed to take the law
into their own hands, that he would
, in.panel a special grand jury At once
and have an immediate trial Judge
Walker hardly thought II necessary
that he come here. but expressed a
willingness TO try the Negro at once
II II would do any good, and said that
Judge Bailey and County Attorney W.
S Burch should take Pellman TO Lex
mgton II there was believed TO be
any danger TO him from a mob
Accompanied by Judge Ben V.
Smith. OF Somerset. his brother.in-law
, Mr.. Lee Rankin. father OF the little
girl. returned late Saturday after
ncou from Somerset, where he had
been attending the fair lie and 9th
err relatives brought the little girl to
town Monday. thinking that the ex-
aiming trail OF Pellman would be
held then, the time fixed by Judge
Bailey. The little girl is still III
from the narrowing experience. She
Is alomst a mere baby in size and is
frail. but Is a pretty child.
II Is believed to be a certainty that
the death penalty will be meted out
to Pellman, the law making his
crime. the only one In the category
except murder. Tor which capital pun
lshment Is provided. Under the re-
not yet been installed at the state pen
negro would not be hung, II convicted
but electrocuted in the death chair
az Frankfort However. the appara-
tuS for infiicting this new mode OF
capital punishment in Kentucky has
not Yet been Installed at the state pen
itentlary. IL Is understood, so that
the old fashioned gallows and moose
ould undoubtedly be called on TO do
its work. where the death penalty Is
inflicted by a jury.
! Pellman Is married man with
three children. He had worked for
Mr.. Rankin for about six years and
so far As known had never been
trouble before. except that 1t was
charged several times that he sold
blind tiger whisky to the negroes In
his community. lie has several broth
ers in that section Of the county. One
is said to have been in town Satur-
day morning selling groceries, but
when he heard of the affair and saw
his brother being brought in by the
armed men. he van'Oosed out OF
town in a hurry.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1910-09-06
10 Additions
20 CHRISTIAN CHURCH WHEN
MEETING ENDED FRIDAY

The revival services which have
been in progress at the Christian
church during the past few weeks.
came to an end Friday evening, aft
er having brought 10 souls into the
Masters fold. Dr. Morrow, OF the
bible College, at Lexington, was a
most pleasing and convincing speak
er and pleased everyone.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1910-09-06
INSURANCE THAT IssuREs

II Is with pleasure that we recon-
mend Jesse D. wearen, the Insurance
Man. Stanford. Ky, and the compan-
les represented by him for their
prompt attention and liberal settle
ment of losses, tsieped)
p. & T. b. HAMMONDS.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1910-09-06

Not a minute should be lost when
a child shows symptoms OF Group.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy given
az soon as the child becomes hoarss.
OF even after the croupy cough APP
pears, will prevent the attack. Sold
By Penny's Drug Store.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1910-09-06

The Carlisle Advocate says ~. w.
Mastln employed at the Blue Grass
Poultry House, killed 80 roosters in
minutes Nastin. Jim and William
Frederick picked them in n inmates
That's going some isn't A.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1910-09-06

Start 10 rid yourself OF catarrh to-
day Breathe Hyomei; II will cure
you. Ask @. L. Penny about II. He
guarantees IT, Complete OUTFIT in
GLIDING inhaler 81 Separate bottle zoe
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-02-04
COUNCILMANIC
CANDIDATES TO
HOLD MEETINGS

Council candidates will hold raj.
lies throughout Seattle tonight. 10
advocacy Of their candidates.. In
the Eighth ward. the e. l.. Blaine
Republican club will hold meet.
ing n which r. l. Blaine. candi
date for the council from that
ward, viii speak Ed L. Terry and
w, y rrosa.r. candidates for city
treasurer. win also speak
George " eau. candidate Tor the
council from the Tenth ward. will
also hold a rally az Woodmana
hall. Rayenna. AZ o'clock tonight
Or H. G. Littooy. candidate from
the Eleventh ward. viii hold two
rallies tonight az Kifkwood
hall and the other At Horrcn's hall.
Mountain View Alex. Mokinnon.
candidate for r. election TO the
council from the Ninth ward. Will
bold rally In the Thirteenth pre-.
csueg u the wafd ~ the church AZ
nth Az n W and Sand ~.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-02-04
mi CROWN THE
nuEEA TONIGHT

M 1 brilliant enscurasc, 90 tn
- - naycr and several aspir.
8 Az hs hh. Miss Veronica
s..sat1 iii bs crowned queen ~
s fa:keli< Carnival and BAZAAR
ys.Aas ,Als evening. AZ Nam
q kiss. fourth az and sem
Hk
- guusm will include
,,sAes " Mayer Miller. , D.
h~sH r,psiasst OF the carnival
4, II u enllvensd by Scandln
"a xnga asA dances. a. tonight
I ~ urnlsal u dedicated In part
! u AarsxsiAna and Swedes To-
Z tsn.Inaslan societies will have
-. rssre~ntafion ard Il Is rx.
x<.sd 81 the attendance wili
IL msfNm records The ear
ID 81 M Saturday night
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-02-04
llanson Mskss sps.eh.

Ole Hanson made speech that
waas Enthusiastically received by hia
auditVfu Hanson declared that II
aillRqte elected that he would have
20 place the restricted district that
he had promised between Rainier
valley Ind the southern part OF ae-
attic.
Aside from any moral issue you
are threatened by Oiil with re-
alfleted district which would cause
a depreciation IN the value 81 your
property" said Hanson stop a
minute and think about this ques-
ton. Every person In the Second
ward knows that this district. " u
IL re-estahllshed In Seattle. 40 OH
declares II viii be. viii be placed
IN the southern part 81 the city
Northern and central sections are
too powerful 90 tolerate u for a min
ute Besides the moral damage II
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-02-04
WE'VE BEEN ROBBED,
20 WARDEnS SAY
tceno,uded,


When a contractor can sublet a
contract with the city, AZ was done
on the Denny hin reHrade. with
profit of 100000, few days after
the contract wac awarded, something
10 wrong Throughout the city eiti-
HanH are clamoring for redress You
VIII never set redress untii you clean
the city hall Of the present gang
honilion pointed out that during
~ months he was superintendent 81
public utilities he listened 10 every
complaint brought 10 him by the
citizens. that he Investigated all OF
them that appeared well grounded
Rainier valley has long been In
need ~ square deal IN the city hail
tried To force the Seattle Electric
company TO obey its franchises upon
The question u transfers My rec
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-02-04
New Showing of Children's
and Misses Undermuslins
Furniture
Dry Goods

2Sc-Misses Drawers Of good quality muslin lengths 10
and q inches trimmed with full rufile tucked and hem
stitched
25c-Chdrens Drawers Of good quality nainsook trim
med with several small tuck and hemstitched hem sizes
up TO years.
2se-Chidrens Muslin Skirts trimmed with ruffle Of
same material tucked and hemstiched sizes up IA years
i0c-Chdren's Drawers and Knckcrbockers Of muslin
trimmed with hemstched ruffle plain hem and small
tueks; sizes up 3 years
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-02-04
MInGT0Rs NOT
Il AINE FOR THE
IRHQRT ACCIDENT

81 Na;kew ua9 a Co. con
sHa xha fenssFuesed yhe stale
EHtsY baAlax msrely foilow 81
gssaisaaA sat xere Ia no NiHs
ssssmst's ~ ~ accident on May
! 4 aa Isn 4 which se0rca ~
*'szs Fsn siaFsd uas ths yer.
e r'arne& ~ a iury before
lsf tsls1ssiensF Lindsay this
- AZ h - findiaE. Cecil
tE'ss it-gear old boy Who
p r I'e tAmases probably
+ p enxA Iifstuithout CON.
fNss ~ kis permanent iniur
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-02-04
IL RATE IS
M 'HIcH,SAyS
/ n. BULLOCK

s.. II, iss rate Of Seattle 's
=. Il comparison with the
~. a. other cities whose
4. hsssd on practically ne
- n. .'..ssage II property valna
Y as.ssse tor the ncmiua''ou
1s.sa'' large on the re-
~ - rate OF Seattle Is toe
'e s,ssrly indicates unbuai
- .ss,.ssement when com
- raj Of other cities ]
=. ssmparlson on The Tax rate
= later figures are not
.s,.laable nom other cities
- rale u Seattle In ises
m.lls which included ne
4, creation Of sinking 0nds
~ hnnaA while the taN rate
.''.se.aeolls for the same year
80 1 mill tax for the wiire-
Il q hsads. was 1914 mills
1900 the one miu tar iet
80 fnna. - a. % make . far
s,.sua. the 'ax rate % Mn
Y. "a more han two mills
q, an TIE tax rate q Seattle
- al rate o. the eliy 81 MI
lneludlng sinking mnd
!, nils. SIN lower than that
! ', .sssspalls. while the tax rate
srssssare. r. [. = manuiaetnr
- ras brt i05 mills
= q, xcuasr Seattle has difficulty
.~s.s iaesoFies 70 locatc here
= ~ AZ rate Is % mueh higher
& ~ x many other cities We
q tlver business management
4. tsys Affairs. and I propose
~ share ln that line V ana
- h TIE councii
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-02-04

The South o. the Canal Improve
msnt club ~ the Ninth ward has
been organised Politics and ward
improvements we're discussed at the
first meeting hold Tuesday, NJ 90
Etrasia - Anotheg meeting will BE-
hria4at the same place February Is
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-02-04

sans believe tha, n the votes ~ the
decent people In the Tenth ward can
be scattered that Reynolds viii
sqneese through, II Reynolds IL to
be defeated, eau IN the man that
VIII do it Every vote thu, IL given
70 any other candidate opponent Of
Reynolds hat eau ~ considered hy
the Hang an vote for Reynolds
The only way that the Tenth ward
can make certain the defeat Of Rey.
nolds II 20 support Gau.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-02-04

Will do. u will cause your property
60 depreeiate IN value"
Hanson pointed out that Ben PIN
Gus had well laid scheme 20 steal
the votes 81 the people ~ che Sec
ond ward.
Victor Place made a businessiike
address which his auditors inter
rupted With frequent applause.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-02-04

- thaafa Carter. apostle ~
60 ri speak Ia TIE Bnyi-
4 aiiafian church 0undaY
Ms Carter viii tsiI about
- g Ne National Society
trssr q which orEaniza
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-02-04

ord Il npen for public inspection
90 g the city hall and defy you
To Ahow me a single time that |
proved negligent IN protecting the
peoples tntafestan
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-02-04
INTERESTS ARE TRYING TO BEAT
GEO. v. CAU IN THE TENTH WARD

George Y. eau must not be elect
cd ia the city council That IL the
alumetum sent cut from tho head
quarters II tho special interests. the
taffi,kers ia vice and the machine
politicians Tho objection 10 Gau
lu the minds og these aggregat lions
81 nteH l. that Uau. v ia the council.
would represent the people az the
Tenth wWrd aud not the interests
chat are growing financially rich al
tne EXPENSE of the taxpayers
Every special interest ln Seattle
that wants more than a square deal
o. spending money and expenainr
psrsouai effort 10 keep eau out ~
ihe council II h. believed that Qau
could not he handled and controlled
by ths pelulcai eang. and that l.
che reason why the bittcr fight l.
being made upon him
eaHa Wants Reynolds.
Refnnids il the man the cans
wants ia the city hall The brewer.
les want Reynolds the contractors
want Reynolds the traction eofn-
pRnies ard an the other public ser.
vice corporations want Reynolds. and
ihe political manipuietors want Rsy
mai4a
eau Is not wanted because h i
FEARED that he win represent she
saple a the Tenth ward in an hon
est fearless and efficient manner
Reynolds served tive years Ia the
olsy eoaaci and his record was -
uaueestlag that be was defeated Tor
"a nomination two years ago
No ward In seattle gave larger
contribution o. the moral aud the
political Generalization Of Seattle
than ,he Tenth ward ava when Il
sent Reynolds 60 the council four
YEARS aae Reynolds naie hone ~
sueceas r. that time has caused his
rceoFa fa b. forgotten
Political rriekery Used.
EvorS device ~ political srlckery
ia helms gaed O. defeat ciau Voters
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-02-04
Interesting Values in Dress Silks

iSnch Sefgured Silk Serge in old-rose rescda green,
Copenhagen. wistaria and tan special, Nc yard
Imported Pongee Silks is inches wide ACC yard 2s inch
es wide 7Sc yard; 81 inches wide, Sl00 yard
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-02-04

NEW YORK. Feb. i.--The retail
price Of diamonds Is going up - to
$40 carat because Of q i2h-ce
advance Ia wages 70 diamond cut
tefa.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-02-04

Brigndler General Thomas NJ
Anderson, retired, viii be- the guest
Of honor tonight AT the celebration
o. tho eleventh anniversary ~ the
war IN the Philippines. by members
o. the Washington Volunteer nsso.
citation. The eelebrantH viii begin
activities with a banquet AZ tho
Commercial club AZ s. General An
derhon was "A division commander
during the trouble IN the Philippines
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-02-04
Offerings in Linens and Domestics

2ox20 Beaehed Damask Napkins. good weight, linen and
cotton mixed IN several attractive floral designs special
Csc dozen
s6xs6 Hali-beached All-lncn Table Cloths with coin
spot center and conventional border 81 10 each
26-inch imported Madras Wasting. all white. in a good
range Of effective designs. l9c yard.
Mill remnants Of Berkeley Cambria Muslin. in lengths
ranging from two 10 seven yards, l0c yard
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-01-03
DESERVED THE LAZY PRIZE.

'BoyG' demanded the industrious
farmer as he came in from milking,
what are you doing with the door
open such cold day as this?''
so the breeze will sweep the hall
out, dad drawled the lazy SON. 81
feel too tired to help ma out with the
broom today"
Wall, | swami And what's the cat
doing rubbing against your shoes, SON.
"oh, don't disturb her, dad. She'll
brush them up nicely while she's purr-
ing and I won't have the trouble of
polishing them.'
by crickety! You deserve the prize
for laziness. And sitting by an open
window reading such day as tbisy
What's the idea of that?"
Oh it's so convenient to have the
wind turn the pages of this novel, dad.
feel awfully tired today"
And then and there the old farmer
vowed he would never send another
son to college as long as he lived