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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-27
into the street, carrying with 1t two
workmen to the pavement. a distance
of ahOut thirty five feet

Chris Brenck. single, was buried UNI
der the mass Of brick, mortar and stone
and appeared lifeless when released
He was injured badly, and his death
seemed but a matter Of few moments.
Henry Frambes, married, was thrown
clear OF the wreckage. One leg was
broken and he was bruised over his en-
tire body.
The men were hurried to a hospital
in the city ambulance. About five feet
OF the top wall, consisting of heavy
terra Gotta and brick for length of
fifty feet fell. The cause Of the acci-
dent was failure Of the mortar to set.
the cool weather being responsible. The
location is on busy street where peo-
pie usually are passing constantly. At
the hospital last night 1t was said both
men probably would die.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-27
Observation-Disclosures iowa OCTOBER

that the sixth cavalry win not be
brought back here from the south.
There have been persistent rumora
that the post u slated for abandon.
ment among the very first ones when
the policy Of general reduction OF the
number is entered upon. which II will
be In due time
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-27
GIRL SHOOTS COMPANION.
Former Iowa Boy Probably Fatally In
iured in Canada.

Bancroft, Oct 27.-News has been
received here of the serious IL no,
fatal injury to Ray Gallon, son OF
James Gallon, formerly city marshal
A number Of young people were out
hunting ut their present home at Gads-
by, Alberta, Canada, and when the
young men Went to get in the buggy
one of the girls playing with a .22 cal
iber neutrality-suspicious. discharged
1t the ball striking Ray and passing
thru his .langss.s The last heard from
there he was still diving but there were
hardly any hopes held out for his re-
GOVERN. s,$ sfSH -fss
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-27
q 1oejoue Drealedovvn

results from chronic constipation. Dr..
Kings New Life Pills cure headache,
stomach, liver and bowel trouble. IS
cents Mcbride Z win Drug Company
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-27
More Riotins at Museatin..

Muscatine, Oct 27-The first serious
rioting of Muscatine's second labor war
occurred yesterday morning. when
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-27
SHE GOT
WHAT SHE
WANTED
This Woman Had to Insist
Strongly, but It Paid

Chicago. I'LL suffered from fe.
male weakness md stomach trouble,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-27
WALL cRusHEs woRkMEN.

Part Of New Telsphone Building Falls
at Council Bluffs.
q Council, Bluffs Oct. 27.-Just as the
men constructing the new telephone
exchange building here were about to
quit work laSt evening a section OF
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-27

0uV / WVut W tu0
store 10 ct . bottle
Of Lydia L. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound, but the
clerk did not want
to let me haw ~
ho ssid Il WIS no
good and wanted me
TO try something
else, but moving
all about II l in
d1tod and finally
cot IL and I am Nd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-02
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

The movement of the northern area
of low pressure from eastern North
Dakota to upper Michigan has been
attended by light showers in the north
ern portion of the lake region and the
st. Lawrence valley. This disturbance,
with its attendant high temperatures,
has been succeeded in the upper Mis-
souri, valley by an area of high pres
sure and fair, cool weather. Another
low that is developing over the Rocky
mountain plateau has been accompan-
led by occasional showers in Arizona,
Colorado and Wyoming. Scattered
showers have also occurred on the gulf
and extreme south Atlantic coasts,
with a downpour of 2.74 inches at
Charleston, s. c. The eastward move
ment of the northern low and the ap-
proach of the northwestern high will
be attended by generally fair weather
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-02
Ills TROUBLE
NOT OF HEART
Real Facts In Regard To F. r.
kuffman's Illness. Relief OBJ
tanned By Curing His
Stomach Ailments.

WaynesvilIe, N. C.-Mr F. R. Huffman,
of this city, says: 81 suffered dreadfuIly
with what | thought was heart trouble,
and tried various medicines in vain.
After other remedies had failed, Thed-
ford's BIack-Draught restored me to
health. would not feel safe without
Black Draught in the house. | consider
it worth its weight in gold.
1t cured my indigestion, and by this
means was restored TO health. ! can
not express my gratitude for its benefits. I"
Good health depends on the condition
OF your digestion. Poor digestion and
good health do not go together.
Thedford's Black Draught will
thoroughly cleanse and set in order your
digestive system.
II has done this for others, during the
past 10 years, and is today the most
popular vegetable liver remedy on the
market. Try 1t.
Insist on Thedford's. Price 25c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-02
Worlds Largest Warship Will Be Turkeys

London. Sept. Turkey has at last
definitely awarded the contract for a
battleship of the so-called Dread
naught' type to W. G.. Armstrong,
Whitworth and company of Newcastle
on-Tyne and to Vickers Limited, the
latter to furnish the armament. The
government reserves the right of or
dering another vessel at the same
price.
The new battleship it is said. will
be the largest warship in the world.
The price to be- paid is considerably
higher than that at which the Bethle-
hem Steel company of America in con
junction with another English firm Of
Tered to build the shops. However, as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-02

er. Bulk 715@745, light 725@Zso,
mixed 71O@775, heavy 6.sO@77O,
rough 6.SOQ71O, Workers 7.65@775,
good 7.1O@7.7O, pigs 6.25@7S5.
Cattle steady. Beeves 5.00@775,
Texans 4.4O@635, westerns 4.OO07.OO,
stockers 3.OO@5.5O. cows 2,25@625,
calves 6250925.
Sheep steady, natives 2.O0@3.SO,
westerns 225@3S0, yearlings 4.OU0
4.9O, lambs native 40O@6.45.
Close OF Market.
Hogs closed steady at opening prices.
Bulk 715@7.45, light 7.25@7.SO. mixed
7.1O@7.75, heavy 6.9O@77O, rough $50
@710.
Cattle steady; top 100.
Sheep steady; top $50; lambs $50.
Western Live Stock.
Hogs. Cattle. Sheep.
Kansas City ...... 1000 200 600
Omaha -. ....... $500 100 500
Estimated Tomorrow.
Hogs. Cattle. Sheep.
Chicago -. ......28,00O 81 900 10000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-02

BOARD OF TRADE. TRANSACTIONS
Wheat.
September, S914, 81, 1914, 81.
December. 9411. 957s, 949s, 95B.
May, 1O01z, 1O1%, 1OO3s, 1918.
Corr.
September, 65as, &c, 653s, 657s.
December, 63A, CAS-, 63B, GAS.
May, 65A, Co.'S, 651s, 669s.
Oats.
September, 42a4, Al, 421a, 437s.
December, ass, 46A, 459s, 46%.
May. 4Sa4. 1885, 4s1a, 491z.
Pork.
September, 1870, 1880, 1870, 1880.
January, 1880, 1915, 1880, 1910.
Lard.
September, 9.55, $50, $50, 9.57.
January, $50, $40, 9.27, 9.35.
Ribs.
September, 9.25, 925, 922, 9.22.
January, S.45, 8.47, 8.42, SAP.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-02

/ the grand vizier candidly told a diplo-
mat Who was supporting the tender of
the American company, Turkey by
placing the contract with the success
full tenderers will obtain compensation
in other directions which will more
than make up for the increased cost
of the ship.
1t has not yet been disclosed of
what these compensations will consist
but it is generally understood that the
British minister at ConstantinopIe was
able to inform the Porte that the &C
ceptance of the Armstrong tender
might induce the British government
TO look with a kindlier eye on the
Turkish proposals for the settlement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-02
State Fire Tournament.

Toopeston, Sept. 2.-The state
tournament of Illinois f1remen will be
neld at Hoopeston next week, opening
Tuesday Sept. 8, and lasting three
days. A demonstration of auto fire
apparatus and exhibition runs will be
a feature. Nearly every city in ILL
nois will be represented by heads OF
departments and many cities will send
apparatus to compete in the various
contests. The program opens with a
parade Tuesday and closes with hub
and hub, 250-yard race Thursday eve
ming. Cash prizes averaging 500 will
be given to the winners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-02
= School for Small Poles.

Springfield, Sept. "A move
ment is on foot to establish a great
Polish Catholic training school fol
girls at L1isle, DePage, county, where
there is now a small school of thai
character The name Of the proposed
school is st. Hedwig's industrial
school for girls. 1t is proposed to es
tablish a school Of the proportions OF
st. Mary's training school at Feehan'
vile. Heretofore the Polish have been
sending their children to other eatho-
lie institutions, but this arrangement
was not satisfactory to them.
Ignorance is the primary source Of
all misery and vice.-Cousin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-02
Hogs next week, 10000.
Bank Statement

Dark statement.
New York, Sept. Average clear
ing house excess cash reserve $82,-
493, 100; decrease, $3,7s6. 900; loans, de-
crease 1922, 900; specie, decrease $4,-
1900; legals, decrease $472, 900; net
deposits, decrease $5,277,00O; circulal
ton, increase $257,OOO.
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.
Sept. 2.-Following are the quota
tons on the local market today:
Eggs, 15kc.
Butter-Dairy, 21c; creamery. 22hc.
Lard. 10c.
Feed and Fuel.
Corn, per bushel, sec and zoe.
Oats, 45c and 4Sc.
Forage hay, $50.
Glover hay, $15.
Wheat, soc.
Wild hay, SIP to $13.
Straw, $3.50.
Coal-Lump. per busheI. 16c; slack.
1oc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-02

att, charged with grand larceny, and
Walter. Hill. charged with burglary
and shooting with intent to kill, made
their escape through a hole which they
knocked in the wall of the Jail while
they were supposed by Sheriff Vursell
to be assisting in the fumigating and
cleaning Of the cells. Seventeen other
prisoners refused to leave the jail, and
called the sheriff. The escaped pris-
oners have not yet been apprehended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-02
Volunteers In Reunion.

Sycamore, Sept. 2.-The 46th
annual reunion of the 105th Illinois
volunteers was held here Friday. For
several days aged veterans have been
arriving here from a distance, and
many states were represented. This
was one of the largest gatherings for
several years, and will be at the last
in Sycamore, as the members are fast
growing smaller in number.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-02
HUNG Up by Her Hair,

Atkinson, Sept Mrs. Alfonso
Ballert was lifted to the ceiling of
her kitchen and held there for several
minutes. when her hair caught in the
belt Of a motor engine attached to a
washing machine. Her condition is
critical
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-02
ILLINOIS NEWS
Lorimer Attacks Referendum.

Mount Carroll, Sept. 2.-United
State Senator William Lorimer ad-
dressed an audience of 5000 people
here yesterday. His speech was along
familiar lines, being principally
against the initiative, referendum and
recall, and # seemed to strike popu-
lar chord with mis- audience, as he re-
ceived frequent applause.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-02
Stabbed With a Knife.

Plymouth, Sept. 2.-As the re-
suit of a quarrel which finally termin-
ated in a fight James Mullen, who re-
sides q short distance east OF here,
stabbed George Burton OF Birmingham
with q knife. The men had been drink
ing Burton was removed TO the
home OF his brother, who resides here,
and Mullen is being held pending an
investigation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-02
Saves Cane and >. Killed.

Kewanee, Sept. David Luth-
er, an aged pioneer, dropped his cane
on the railroad track at the Genesee
crossing. AS he stopped to pick it up
he was killed by a passenger train
which he did not hear coming.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-02
Fireman Killed by Broken Shaft.

Metropolis, Sept 2.-When the
shaft of dynamo at the city lighting
plant broke Harmon winterhorst, so
years old, the fireman, was instantly
killed. His assistant, Charles Miller,
was injured. Miller will recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-02
Burned by Incubator,

Ramsey, Sept. Mrs. J. b.
Andhorst died from burns received In
the explosion of kerosene lamp On an
incubator a week ago,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-02
7Oday'S Market Quotations

(By wire from e. w. Wagner & Co.,
members of Chicago Board of Trade.
Grain. provisions, stocks. and cotton.
Local offices at Rock Island house, Rock
Island, Ill. Chicago office. 9S-99-100,
Board of Trade. Local telephone, No.
west 830)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-02
LIVE STOCK MARKET.
OPENING of Market.

Hogs 5000. Left over 4,57s. Opened
sc higher than yesterdays average
Light 7.20q7.75. mixed 7.1OG775,
heavy 6-904765. rough 6.90q71O.
Cattle 200. steady.
Sheep 1000, steady.
Nine O'clock Market.
Hogs-Quality fair; market SC high
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-02
Eseaped Throuah Hole Ia Jam.

centralia. Sept. "A bold jail
delivery was accomplished from the
Marion county Jail when Wendell Wy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-02
THE GRAM MARKET.
ChjcaOo Cash Grain.

Corn-No. 6534 Q66. No. W 65%
acc, No. 2 Y Cox q 66, No. 3 6511 a &c,
No. 3 6511 Q66, No. 3 y 651z @66,
No. 651a, No. 4 W 65Q651a, No. y
65@65a, Sym 64G65, sgy 64@65.
Oats-No. W 43& 0451A, No. 8 W
431k Q4414, No. W 4234 Q43A, stand
ard 43&4 GAS.
Wheat-No. 2 S9A @911k, No. r
S4991, No. 2 INV 921a @961A, No. INV
S7Q94, No. his old III, No. L ms rO5
91O9, No. ms 1O2@1O7, No. ms 80
Q1O5, No. 2 S 96Q1O4, No. 3 S 9O@1OO,
No. 9Oq97. VIC S7Q9S. durum 80
999.
Liverpool Cables.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-02

| In this vicinity tonight and Sunday
with much cooler tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-02
MISSISSIPPI RIVER.
RIVER FORECAST,

HTNEH FOHEONoTs
During the next As hours a falling
tendency in the Mississippi will con-
tinue from below Dubuque to Musca-
tine.
JIM. SHERTER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-02
Of certain questions outstanding be-
tween the two countries.

81 C6ELdlu QuSSIlOHS OUTSTANDING US
tween the two countries.
The house of commons has lost one
of its oldest and most popular figures
in the sudden death of Collins, the
headwaiter of the smoking-roCm. He
had charge of what is known as the
upper smoking-rCom, one of the exclu'
sive rooms into which the members
cannot introduce a stranger. Collins,
an Irish cockney, was one of those
quiet, unobtrusive servants of the old
school, who knew the wants of all his
clients and took them their accustom-
ed drink as soon as they entered the
room. He, too, was full of informa-
ton and Chancellor Lloyd George
once said that when he wished to
know what the house of commons was
going to do he went to the best in
formed man-COllins.
One of the interesting features of
the procession of the Gorsedd Bards
to the Mystic circle at the Eisteddfod,
the national assembly of Welsh bards
at Carmarthen, Wales, was the pre-
sentatiCn of a daughter of the poet
Henry w Longfellow TO the venerable
archdruid.
In company with a party Of 100
Veterinarians, the poets daughter
made the pilgrimage from Boston and
the WeIsh-Americans expect TO make
an annual pilgrimage to the gathering.
Before the presentation representa-
tive of the Breton Gorsedd mounted
the Logan-stone and made an address
in excellent Welsh. The same day also
saw the investiture and initiation of
the successful candidates for bardic
degrees.
The town of Wolverhampton is all
excitement over the refusal by its
austere officials of a presentation por-
trait OF Captain Webb, the famous
channel swimmer. Captain Webb was
native of Wolverhampton; in the
painting he is shown wearing the Gus
tomary swimming trunks only, and
this brevity of attire affected the sensi-
bilities of local officials George Phoe-
nix. the artist, in presenting the pic
ture, recommended that it be hung in
the municipal baths, which in winter
are used also for public meetings.
In letter acknowledging the art
lists offer the town clerk says that the
chairman of the baths committee con-
sidered the portrait an excellent one
in every respect but could not recon-
mend the committee TO accept it. The
artist is inviting the public TO his
studio to pass upon the propriety OF
his work, and local feeling runs high.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-02

drigibIe Melvin
cross the Atlantic has arrived
start Will made Vanman ated
voyage essayed by Walter
tured.
Putnam patriot., 1911-06-02

have been as fruitful as ever for a considerable period. Arnold did not appear to be or represent himself as in straits, but merely that his funds were closely employed in profitable dealings in stocks, &e., which were delayed in maturing; he did what he was apparently accustomed to do with all of his customers, induced Andem into not demanding payment on his obligations in cash, but to continue them or to enter upon new transac- tions. He held out the prospect of speedy payment two months) and then no doubt new and profitable deals and he sought a continuance of his large indebtedness in new loan on short time, by the added in- ducement of mortgage security. Russelrs assurance later that the se curity was sufficient satisfied Andem and the transaction was closed.
 I am satisfied that the plaintiff has not proven the essential facts of his cause.
 Judgment for the defendant.
 CURTIS, Judge.
Putnam patriot., 1911-06-02
ASDEa MORTGAGE SUSTAINED
Trustee Cannot Recover S22,3OO for the
 Creditors


 Judge Curtis Of the Superior cour bas handed down his dec sion in the case Of Geo. +. HolDfOok, trustee Of the bankrupt estate of Ernest NJ. Arnold vs Clinton $. Andem of North Gros- venordale, in which the trustee sought To have the S22 300 mortgage held by Andem as security for debt for money loaned set aside as void under the bank ruptcy act, claiming that when the mortgage was given Andem had kno- wledge that he was being preferred to other creditors. The court has decided that the claim has not been proved. Had the decision sustained the claim the estate would shave been enriched by the amount Of the mortgage and Andem would only have been entitled to hIs pro rata share with the rest of the creditors.
 The case has caused great deal Of comment and speculation and the de eision has been awaited with interest. The memorandum of decision is as follows:
Putnam patriot., 1911-06-02

g. Note dated Jany 1-10 and due July 1-10 468.4i | 10. Receipt for Certf of 100
 shares N. U. NJ. & S.
 Corp. for which Arnold allowed him 10000 |
Putnam patriot., 1911-06-02

This paper Andem sur
 rendered and re- ceived mortgage note paya- ble in 2 months for s22,- 300.00 and note for $342S9 payable Jany 1, 1912, 2.642.S'
Putnam patriot., 1911-06-02
House Dresses

Nice house dresses, made ot ps cales in plain, stripes and ns.
 figures, Dutch neck or hlgh ls'' all sizes, 34 to A. m Choice each, @.uV
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1911-06-23

moved one and her stern repulse had
sent the other to the uttermost ends
Of the earth.
"Show dad the orange beetle. He's
quite 'bugologist.' urged Dorothy
after awhile. And when Jack had ap-
preached Mr.. Payton and retold his
! story that genial financier examined
the orange beetle with great interest.
II know man who has a standing
offer out Of $4,000 for that speci-
men," he said calmly. xviii you sell?'
Sell" yelled Jack. I'D sell it for
80 cents I've wasted year of my
life over that thingv'
"Never"' returned Mr.. Payton en-
phatically. you didn't find out how
much pluck and perseverance you had
till you set ont to search for that
orchid. Whenever you feel down in
the mouth and distrust your own cour-
age just come up here and look in my
collection and survey that orange bee
tle."
MAY Dorothy come with me?" ask
ed Jack daringly.
Mr.. Payton smiled indulgently at his
daughter and clapped hand on
Jacks shoulder. "She said some time
ago she was going to marry you. 80
suppose you'll have to bring her
along"
"Oh. dad! cried Dorothy. rosily tear
full.
But her father had esca:.ed from the
room.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1911-06-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Dyer and Mr..
and Mrs. j. L. McWherter Sundayed
at "Idlewilde"
Miss Rhoda Remington has gone
to Cheney, Wash, where she will at.
tend summer school.
Mr.. and Mrs B. F. Bourn of Rath-
drum. spent Sunday and Monday
fishing on Lake Pend d'Oreile.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Peterson and
son, Donald, and Miss Josephine
Barstad were at the lakes the fore.
part of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Graham and
family went to Dalkena, Wash,
Saturday, where they will spend the
summer with their son, Charles.
Walter Norman and Dan Webb
are logging the c. r. Kleeberker
quarter west of town. starting opera.
tiOns the first of this week.
| James Feely and G. B. Sanders of
Rathdrum Prairie, with their families.
spent three days on Lake Pend
d'Oreille, last week.
II. L. Webster and James Watkins
OF Spokane were at their cottage at
"ldleWilde" several days the past
week. They were accompanied by
their families.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. f. Bird and Mr..
ana Mrs. Puigle Of Occur d'Alene
were over Sunday pleasure seekers at
"ldlewilde." They made the trip 10
an automobile.
Some merchandise was taken from
the ST.. depot between Saturday and
Monday. This was shipped from
Spokane to AL Williams.
-Four young ladies are guests at the
IL. II. Rawlings home. They are
the Misses Malbie, Palaskett and
Kemp OF Seattle and Miss Emily
Farr of Rathdrum.
l.. Larsen of Rathdrum and VIM.
Mueller of Montana. spent ten DAYS
nshlng at Lake Pend d'Oreille, most
OF their time being spent at "Idle.
wilde"
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1911-06-23
The Orange
Beetle
Or the Story Of TIE Search For 4
Supposedly Rare Orchid Of
South America
BY CLARISSA MACKIE
Copyright by American Press Asso-
citation, 1911.

Jack Hedges was not a BIOLOGIST,
yet he had travelled thousands Of miles
In search of the orange beetle. The
finding Of 1t meant a fortune for him
as well as &he winning Of the girl be
loved. Not that Dorothy's answer
would be Influenced by the turn of
fortunes wheel. only 1t happened that
Dorothy was the daughter Of a rich
man. and Jack was u poor young land
scape gardener who had not yet re-
ceived his first big commission.
1t was Chalmers who had sent him
on this strange quest for the orange
beetle. Jack. old man." Chalmers
hid said, I've got commission for
you that will knock the spots out of
the landscape business. My uncle,
Cassius Chalmers. the banker. you
know, Is batty about orchids--has the
finest collection In the country, SO he
says. Now. there's another old chap.
a crony Of his. who also has the finest
collection. Understand? As l under
stand 1t, the collections are about neck
and neck as to value. They both lack
one very rare specimen, which they
have been unable to obtain, although
they both have trained orchid hunters
down along the Amazon now. My
uncle has declared he will give $4,000
and pay all expenses to the man who
brings him back the orchid he's after
Now. there's chance for you. You've
heard Of amateurs luck. haven't your
You're Joking" said Jack calmly.
Never. Come with me and I'll in
troduce you to Uncle Cassius. the bat
TEST old gentleman in New York
where orchids are concerned" said
Chalmers, rising. and because he had
nothing in particular to do that after
noon Jack went with him and soon
was deeply interested In the long talk
with Mr.. Chalmers. the banker. which
followed.
my man is not only looking for the
orange beetle. but he's looking for a
dozen other sorts at the same time,