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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-01
WILLIAMS BURG.

Mrs. F. w. Tomasek and son are en-
joying two weeks visit with rela-
tives and friends at Iowa City.
DR.. c. E. Thomas and wife OF St
Joe, Mo-, who have been here visiting
at the w. G. Fletcher home have re-
turned. Twenty years ago Mr.. Thomas
was a clerk in the Fletcher drug
store.
Mrs. W. G. Williams and Miss Ber-
nice Evans are visiting this week with
relatives at Cedar Rapids.
Miss Nita Shomler Of Shellsburg, Ia.
is here visiting at the home of her
sister Mrs. w. e. Wallace.
AL Ward Of Hilton township trans
acted business here recently and WIS.,
tied at the home Of his brother George
George Dane and Howard Nicholas
of York township were here Saturday
visiting 18th various friends.
, Roy Miller, student at the S. U. J
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-01
WOUNDS Fatal
TO BUXTON man
ANDREW eLAkELY STABBED BY
JOHN JOHNSON TROUBLE
OVER A WOMAN.

Abba, July 31.--As the result Of
woulds inflicted by a knife in the
hands of John Johnson, Andrew
Blakely died at his home in Buxton
Saturday. The stabbing occurred about
ono week ago. The trouble between
the two came from Blakeley's accom-.
panying young woman home, at
which Johnson took offense and began
abusing the young woman. Blakely in
terfered and the trouble ended in
Blakely being severely cut, dying
about a week later Johnson is being
held in the Monroe county Jail on the
charge of murder. All the parties are
negroes and reside at Buxton.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-01
FUNERALS

The funeral services over the re-
mains of Arthelia Eastman, the aged
resident who passed away at her
home Saturday morning, were held
yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
at the residence, 634 West Fourth
street, conducted by Rev. S. Isaac
Elder, pastor of the Davis Street
Christian church. Interment was made
in the Ottumwa cemetery.
The remains Of Mary Calvert, wife
Of c. M. Calvert, were taken yesterday
morning to Drakeville where intermc,t
was made. The funeral services we're
held Saturday evening at o'clock at
the residence, 113 North Willard street
conducted sy Rev. E. ]. Shook,
pastor 81 tha Willard Street M. E..
church.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-01
DIES while she
PLAYS WITH CHILD
MRS. WILLIAM STEPHENS OF WILL
LIAMSBURG VICTIM OF
HEART FAILURE.

williamsburg, July Saturday
Mrs. William Stephens was sitting in
chair playfully entertaining her little
granddaughter when without any
warming she dropped from the chair to
the floor dead. She leaves husband,
three daughters, one at home, one IN
Chicago, and one at Portland, Ore,
and four brothers, J. j. and David Will
liams of this city, Lincoln and Thomas
of Decatur county.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-01
BLOOMFIE D.

Mr.. and Mrs. George D. Phillips and
daughter Ruby left Monday for Lake
Okoboji to spend their vacation with
Mr.. and Mrs D. H. Payne.
Mrs. A. V. Baker and Mrs. Pearl
Swank spent Tuesday in Ottumwa.
Vessel and Jack Owens went to
Pulaski Tuesday evening to visit their
grea grandmother, Mrs. Elder.
Ebert McAchran spent Sunday ev-
ening in Ottumwa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-01
PASSED THROUGH CITY.

Former Ottumwa.. Takes Body Of
Mother for lnterment In
Pennsylvania.
Harry J.. Becker, formerly of OF
tumwa. passed through Ottumwa last
night with the remains of his mother,
who passed away Thursday night at
the home of her daughter in Lincoln.
Neb The interment will be made in
Greenville, Pa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-01
a few days with her friend Miss Fern

a few days with her friend Miss Fern
KOontz.
William Funk with his wife and two
daughters Misses Mary and Isis Frank
Moore and wife and Rev. A. w. Miller
took dinner with Frank Funk and
family Sunday.
Miss Anna Legett with Jesse Ben
nett and wife visited with Lupther
Samons and family Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-01
DEATHS

MARTZ-Sunday, July 30, 1911, at
1880 p. m. at the family residence
PA North HaQcock street, the in
FAINT son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Martz.
The remains will be taken this after.
noon to Charlton for burial.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-01
Harlan May Get Free Delivery.

Harlan May Get Free Delivery.
Harlan, July 31-PostmasterFC C. A.
Reynolds has received word from the
postoffice department at Washington
that a special agent will be sent here
soon to make an investigation prior
to the establishment of city free de-
livery The Harlan Office has done the
required amount of postal business for
two yoarA
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-01
Tri-W eekly Courier
c1s&elNG. ADDRESSES.

Subscribers wishing their address
changed will please give the name
Of the Sostoffice to which the paper
has been sent as we'll rs the Postoffice
where they desire 1t 10 be changed to-.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-01
MILLIONS WASTED BY O|SUSE
OF PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS
Continued From Page IL


Therefore, | ask that everyone hav-
ing the good of the southwest at heart
come for days conference in Dallas,
February II, In the auditorium Of the
high school, to discuss the problems
of both city and country neighbor-
ho9ds to formulate practical ways for
widening the use of the public school
plant, and making it the peoples social
center, fs aa aF. Fl m..,s
Prominent, Speakers viii Come
"On February II, Edward ]. Ward
adviser on social centers to the Uni
versity of Wisconsin, the man who de-
veloped the Rochester, N. ", social
centers to the point where their fame
has become international. will be my
guest. Mr. Ward comes to the south
west with a message. He is one of
the unique personalities in the nation.
Ray Stannard Baker in the American
said that Ward is the most
wonderful young man he had ever
met Mr. Ward is a fighter for social
He can tell us many
things we want to know. He wishes
to learn what We can teach him. |
wish to make it possible for every
one interested in the wider use of
school buildings to get the message OF
twentieth century social service. He
will be one of the principal speakers
at the social centers conference.
Other speakers of national promi-
nence have been secured. The COM
plete list and details will be an
nounced shortly"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-01
"Just a Woman's Way"

Oliver Labadie's company presented
an attractive drama at the Gale theatre
Tuesday evening, entitled Just
Woman's Way" and which was re-
ceiyed in manner that denoted a
good appreciation of the audiences
which was present. The plot to the
play is quite interesting, and the COM
pany presents the exciting scenes
throughout with much cleverness Miss
Helen LaFleur, the leading lady, is a
charming actress, possessing a fine
stage present and giving a splendid
Interpretation of the part. She is ably
supported by Robert Meredith, and
the other members of the company
Mr. Labadie in the character of the
policeman has an opportunity to touch
the hearts of his hearers. The com.
pany is made up of capable people
Throughout and is entitled to receive
the patronage OF the publie.-Mitchell
rs. d. Republican.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-01
GOVERNMENT SALE OF INDIAN
LANDS.
AbsoIute TItIe Glven

About 100000 acres of unallotted
lands of the Five Civilized Tribes in
Oklahoma will be sold at public auc.
tion to the highest bidder at the fol-
lowing terms, times and places:
Not more than 100 acres of agricult-
|ural or GAO acres of other lands will
be sold to one person in any one Ma
ton. Terms: 25 per cent at the time
of see, 25 per cent in six months and
so per cent within eighteen months,
with 6 per cent interest. Upon full
payment being made at any time, deed
will promptly issue. Immediately after
approval of sale, certificate of pur-
chase will issue and possession given,
but cutting of timber thereon not per-
mitted until full payment of purchase
price. Right is reserved to reject any
or all bids.
For information apply to the Com
missioner to the Five Civilized Tribes
or the United States Indian Superin-
tendent, Union Agency, Muskogee,
Oklahoma, or at the offices of the var
ious district agents. Lists of these
lands have been prepared by counties,
showing the terms of sale, the descrip-
tion of the various tracts and minimum
price of sale. It will be impracticable
to furnish each inquirer all of these
lists, and it is suggested that persons
desiring such information specify the
county or locality in which he is in
terested
Blue prints of the various counties,
showing the location of the land to be
sold, will be furnished to applicants by
the Commissioner to the Five Civilized
Tribes upon the payment of $1O0 for
each, county. in the form of draft or
postal money order.
Hughes County, Calvin, 7O1 tracts,
$4,000 acres, Feb. 8.
I Latimer County, Wilburton, 239
tracts 18,2OO acres, Feb. IL.
= Haskell County, Seigler, 72S tracts,
46,S00 acres, Feb. 10:
Lefore County, Poteau, 52S tracts.
$4,000 acres, Feb. is.
Pushmataha County. Antlers, SOC
tracts, 10000 acres, Feb. IS.
). Choctaw County, Hugo, 75S tracts,
a-
$4,000 acres. Feb. %; McCurtain !
County, Idabel, lilo tracts, $4,000
acres. Feb. 25.
J. G. WRIGHT,
Commissioner to the Five Civilized
Tribes.
Muskogee, Oklahoma. November Z, |
.s1O.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-01
HOGS.

Hog receipts have taken an awful
tumble since the depreciation, which
set in last Wednesday, Nothing like
enough to supply the demand. Sell
|ers have been up against the heardest
game in long while, and the decline
is from twenty to twenty-five cents.
The &c swine is almost an unknown
quality Bulk Of the stuff sold here
the past week from $7.60@7.S0. Quail
ity has been far from up to the stand
ard, and this has caused many mo-
top" markets. The slump the last
three days of last week was general
and practically all western markets
were affected. Top price since last
Tuesday was $3.50, but anything bet
ter that day would have brought $500.
Since last, Tuesday 4.4OO head have
made up receipts here, against over
5000 for the same period the previ-
Gus week.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-01

Those who are worried over the
costs Of the court in whiskey cases
should remember that there are other
costs that accrue when bpotleggers
operate free from molestatioD, 1t is
worth more than it can possibly cost
to rid the country of so undesirable a
bunch of outlaws as the whiskey ven
der.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-01
ANNOUNCEMENT.

We are authorized to announce the
name Of Jacob Smith for the office of
chief of police for the city of Vinita,
subject to the democratic primary
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-01

There has been a marked deterioriz-
alton in the water of this city since
the new wells haYe been turned on.
Steps should be taken to cut out the
salt and other impurities.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-01

MEN and WOMEN. sell guaranteed
hose. 20 per cent profit. Make $40
daily. Full or part time. Beginners
investigate Wear Proof, S03S Chest
nut St, Philadelphia. Pa. 241-0
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-01
CLOSING Quotations.
CALVES.

Calf prices have reached $775 "a
couple of times the past week, and
bulk of the light runs has gone to the
packers at good steady prices. Re-
ceipts We're around 200 head, and about
as heavy as usual. ,u sa
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-01

Editor Warren, the socialist editor
of the Appeal to Reason, wants to go
to Jail, but is not allowed the priv.
ilege while there are many others who
are staying out as long as possible.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-01

desire to announce that am can
didate for City Marshal, subject to
the action Of the democratic primary.
II. G. CHATTERToN.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-01

If your watch is. on the bum. come
let US fix it up. We give most careful
attention to repairing and highest class
of workmanship assured. C. c. Hiitten.
meyer, Jeweler and Optician.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-01

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce II. R.. Clark q candidate for City
Marshal, subject to the action of the
democratic primary,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-01

Ask your merchant for coupons in
the Chieftain's big piano contest. with
each dollar purchase you should get
coupon emitting you to 20 votes.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-01

hereby announce. myself candi-
date for City Marshal, subject to the
Democratic primary. BEN WILLIAMS.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-01

hereby ANNOUNCE myself a candi-
date for City Marshal, subject to the
Democratic primary. WILL BAXLEY
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-01

Now that the white mans hope''
has been sold for s26OQ0, what will
the "black mans hope" bring?
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-01

All complaints OF delivery should
be reported to the Circulation Depart.
ment Phone ~.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-01

THE House of Thousand Candles, !"
is booked for the Auditorium. Febru.
airy 2.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-01
4.OO@4.5O
3.25M4.OO

Fair to good. .......... 4.OO@4.50
Medium to fair. ....... 3.25@4O0
Stockers and feeders
Good to choice, 500 to 1860
pounds !. .............. 4.S5@5.25
Fair to good, 700 to 800 lbs. 4.75@5. 90
Medium to good steer year
lings ........... 4.oO@4.5O
Light to stock heifers -. 3.5O@4O0
Bulls
Good to choice fed bulls. 4.OO@4.75
Feeding bulls ........ 3.5O@4OO
Medium bulls ......... s.OO@S.75
Stock bulls .,....... 3.OO@4O0
Fresh Cows and
Springers-
Fresh cows and springers 25.00@50.00
Erpch roWc aud cprinoprc Ok M m E0 m
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-01
D o o O 90 o o o 30 oooo o
OKLAHOMA, CITY STOCK
MARKET.
oorooOoooo oooooooo o
FURNISHED by the, Frank ]. Wither-
spoon Live Stock Commission
Company, Oklahoma City,

Oklahoma City, Feb. Especial J
STEADY prices have been paid the
past week for all kinds of cattle, ex-
cept heavy fed steers, which were
ten to fifteen cents lower for the week.
Packers show favors to the handy.
weight kinds generally, but are pay
ing literally compared to other mar.
kets for big heavy beef offerings. Top
price for steers. couple of loads,
weighing 1926 lbs, corn-fed. was
$6.O5. Fair to good kinds have sold
without trouble from $5.25@5.9O De-
sirable cows have been scarce the past
week, and killers are liberal in their
bids for good butchers in this line.
Anything fancy sells from $4.4O@5.OO.
In the heifer line about the same con
dition exists. and there is a good de-
mand. Bulls have sold up to $500
and the bulk of this stuff has gone
s4.5O6475.
Closing Quotations.
Extra good corn-fed steers
weighing 1850 to 1850 lbs. S5.75@5.25
Fair to good eorn-fed steers
weighing 1000 to 1850 lbs 5.2565.75
Good to choice cake steers 5.2565. .S5
Medium to good cake steers 4.7505. .25
Cows
Prime heavy COWS. .. 45065. 90
Good to choice fat cows -. 4.O004.5O
Fair grass ows...,.... S5O@4OO
Gamers and cutters. ...... 2.5O@S.5O
Heifers---
Good to prime. .. 47505 25
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-02-01

Fresh cows and springers 25.OO@5O. 100
Fresh cows and springers 25.0O@5O.O0
The evening world., 1911-04-29
NICE, FAT PLACE
FOR YOUNGEST
W|GWAM LEADER
D%onnellan, Pulitzer Scholar
ship Winner, Is Excise
Board Counsel.

George Donellan, Tammany lcahc- ~
the Twenty-seventh Assembly District.
IL receiving the congratulations ~ his
friends over his appointment to the
post OF counsel to the state Excise
Board for this district. The appoint
services OF Mr.. Donneilan as a leader.
although he is the youngest district
f1der In Tammany Hal and ha> neen
since his election in 1907 to succeed
James J. Martin. he succeeded in yank-
ing the Twenty-seventh DIstr.c; on. OF
TIE Republican column last fall for the
first time in sixteen years. Congress
man jefferson VI. Levy. Senator axe
and Assemblyman Walter r. f-err!ck
are all residents OF the Twenty-seveu:h,
which takes in the hotel ana theatrical
district OF Fifth avenue. Broadway and
Longacre square.
Mr.. Donnellan was born In 1850 IN the
5Twenty-seventh District. lie won the
hrst Pulitzer scholarship awarded. IN
1894. and elected 10 go to Columbia Col
lege. from which he vas graduated In
1901. winning the Alumni ami James
Gordon Bennett prizes. lie vas Z "a.
uated from Columbia Law School IN
1901. winning a Morgan scholarship. anu
has been in the practice OF law ever
since. dealing largely with real estate
and S~urrogatc's matters, Mr.. Donael-
Ian is thoroughly familiar with the
duties OF the office which he now as
sumes.
The evening world., 1911-04-29
Of the $4,000 Needed by st.
Roses Managers, $4,000
Has Been Subscribed.
SMALL SUMS u UP.
Directors Now Assured of Sue
cess Through Appeal Made
in The Evening World.

The Evening World to-day Prints the
fourth list OF those who contributed to
the building fund for st. Roses Free
Home for Incurable Cancer. now To-
Gated at No. vs. Cherry street. This
paper asked for the sum OF s25. 900 in
behalf Of 81. Roses, and more than
$4,000 has already been received for
the large new building whicn the d.
r~ectors OF the home are anxious to
erect.
Mrs. W. ". Peckham. $500.
Mrs. II. NJ. Hartman, J. NJ. II. Led
gerund. each 500.
Harriet f.. Devoe. Oscar DRESSER.
Frederic Gallatin. /" a. Hatch (from
heads Of departments. Saks 4 Coz.
$50.
q. II. Risley. Benjamin F. DE Klyn.
Mrs. J. +. Morris. George Mciiipben.
J. J. Nolan. Albert J. Leon!e. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Conley. Albert H.. Harris,
II. Il. Colgate. Miss Louise Fleisch-
mann. William +. Brennan. each. ~.
Miss l.. +. Feeney, $50.
Lucy A. kutz. SIS.
A. HufYel's Sons. Theodore iietzler,
II. S%telnhardt, Miss Louisa Lee schuy-
Ter. Albrecht Pagenstecker, J.. "A. Nor
rice. Frank l.. st. Jonn. Eliza NJ.
Salmon. Florence J. LOOMS, Miss Mary
r. Sanford. Edward A. Byrne, +. l..
Knoedler. Mr.. anu Mrs. A. II. Yelling
ton. Mrs. ID. NJ. Lyman. Mrs. John Is.
Mcdonald. Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred kess-
The evening world., 1911-04-29
SHOTS IN LAUNDRY.
BATTLE IN STREET.
Chinaman Who Objects to Being
Robbed and Man He Accuses
BOtn in Cells.

Wah Sing was folding clothes in his
laundry at No. l27 Greenwich avenue
about 10 o'clock last night when he
looked into the face OF James Red
mond. six feet and heavy. and who
says lie lives at No. 40. West Four
teenth street. Sing put out his hand
for the laundry ticket. but his caller
demanded money. Wan Sing reached
under his counter, got a revolver and
fired.
Redmond picked up an iron bar. hit
Wah Sing on the head and fled.
The Chinese pursued. At ~IIoratio
street and Eighth emu three police
men took Redmond after a fight.
At the station house Redmond was
locked mp charged with felonlous as
sault and with resisting arrest. Wah
Sing was also taken to a cell charged
with carrying concealed weapons
The evening world., 1911-04-29

projects. lie added that on occasion
he mad also aided n circulating invita-
ions for the public entertainments. al
though not often on so extensive a
scale as this.
BE these things as they may. the pro-
posed dinner has some imposing names
among Is sponsors. The chef guest, OF
who IL now touring the country in the
interest OF peace, is prominent in the
lnter-Parliamentary Society and il a
speaker OF note. Andrew Carnegie, as
President OF the New York Peace Socie-
ty. heads the list OF speakers. The
Others who will speak are President
Nicholas Murray Butler OF Columbia
University. President John Huston Fin
ley, late of the College OF the City
OF New York; Prot. Adolphe COIN and
De Henry Van Dyke. or these. all but
Mr.. Finley have positively accepted. Mr..
Short said. and Mr.. Finley. who IL
abroad. is expected to return in time.
The members OF the Board of Inter-
national Hospitality, which is giving
the dinner, are as follows:
william Frederick Dix, Secretary OF
the Mutual Life, Chairman; Lyman
Abbott. pr. Felix Adler. John Barrett,
James NJ. Beck, Emil l.. Boas. Nicholas
Murray Butler. Henry Clews, r. Fulton
Cutting. Julien r. Davies, Edwin Asa
Dix, samuel II. button. II. Rieman
DuVal. Franklin II, Dwight, Ernest f.
Eidl!tz, Robert +. Ely, Bishop David II.
Greer, A., Augustus liealey. Newell
Dwight Hills, Hamilton Holt. William
Il. Rowland, Andrew B. Humphrey,
Charles r.. Jefferson. Clarence II. Kel-
sey, George w. kirchwey, +. Herbert
Litohheld, Frederick Lynch. William q.
McAdoo, Borough President George
McAneny, John \. Mckay. Hamilton
w. Mable, Henry NJ. MacCracken, J. J.
MacPhee, william 4. Marble. Alfred T..
Marllng. William II. Maxwell, Kokichi
Minzuno. John Mitchell, william G.. Mus
chenheim, William w, Nichols. Ma.
thaniel Niles. Robert G, Ogden, Walter
Il. Page. Robert Low Pierrepont. Her
bert l.. Pratt, Edward Qulntard, James
Brownson Reynolds, Herman Bidder,
Charles +. Roe, Lindsay Russell. VIII
tam Jay Schieffelin. Jacob Schiff. Silas
u, Scudder, william II, Short, Stephen
NJ, smith, James Speyer. Myles Standish
/, Louis Stern, Francis Lynde Stetson
John A. Stewart. Henry w. TAFT
. Jokichi Takamine, James Trowbrldge
William A. Ilman. Oswald Garrison
Wizard. Charles n, Warren, stephen S
J Wise. Gen. Stewart L. Woodford.
The evening world., 1911-04-29
H0LD-UP Man FINDS
FLATBUSH VICTIMS
ALL DEAD BROKE
Quits His "Profesilr" in Dis
gust After Three Profitless
Efforts to Get Coin.
GOING T BUSINESS.
Would Like a Nice Soft Place
as a Banker to Live
in Ease.
GOING T BUSINESS.

The high cost % living In Brooklyn
blink IN that borough. one highway
man threw up his Job in disgust early
this morning and gave notice that he
Intends to go into some less dignihed
vocation. such az book selling. or run
ming a grocery store. or owning a
moving picture theatre. or even bank
telllng-anything that holds out to a
willing. hard working chap who has no
objection 10 long hours the prospect
Of a little loose change.
The Ioslgning ~highwayman lurked be-
mind a tree OF Eastern Parkway, ac-
|cording TO TIE Instructions contained In
lesson sheet No. Cos of the Dick Turp!n
Correspondence School for Road Agents.
lie lurked and listened, while in the dis
lance the snores OF a policeman could
family he heard. The electric light.
fitted ftfully. as they always do when
Vighwaymen are about. Footsteps greet
ed the ~highwayman's strainng ears. and
hastily donning his mask. patterned ac-
cording to Specification ABX of the
Dick Turpin School. lie drew forth his
trusty revolver furnished at a discount
OF 10 per cent. to pupils and waited.
Nearer Drew the Footsteps.
Nearer drew the footsteps. and the
highwayman, his breath coming in
short. quavery gasps. his heart thump.
ing like a riveter's machine, his legs
playing a f%andango. waited for the foot.
steps to draw higher. His waiting was
not in vain. higher and higher drew
the footsteps until they were highest
Out from the shadow Of the shelter.
ing tree stepped the highwayman.
"H-h-o-l-d u-u-p y-y-e-r h-h-a-n-d-s.'
he calculated, thrusting his revolver
into the face OF his intended victim,
lie had Intended to couple his com
mand with a coarse and brutal oath,
according TO the instructions OF the cor