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Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-06
Council Bluffs.
TIGHT SQUEAK OYER PETITION
Csnvassing of Saloon Consent Paper
Will Be Finished Today.
TECHNICALIT1Es PLAY BIG PART
Lawyers for VETS Gain Point by
Agreeing 70 strike OFF Names
that WouId he Taken OFF
Anyway.

The rooms occupied by the Board OF
County Commissioners Yesterday were the
storm center for the entire county OF rot
tawattamie outside Of Council Bluffs. II
was the first biz battle between the sa-
loon and the anti-saloon forces, with any
thing like an even chance Of victory FOR
both. The fight ragged around the consent
petition filed ten days ago, upon the sutu-
cheney OF which depends the fate OF the
saloons in the county. Representatives OF
both interests racked the small rooms
while the work Of canvassing the consent
and withdrawal petitions was in progress.
Each side was represented by counsel, the
saloon men by Emmett FINLEY and }. ).
Hess and the ants by County Attorney
CapelI and Lawyer r. A. Turner OF Avoca.
The work was scarcely half completed.
making It certain that quite all Of today
will be devoted to the task. A stage was
not reached when the board adjourned last
evening where the result could be fore
casted. although both sides we're confident.
The ants claimed an advantage when they
secured a decision that names secured on
the withdrawal petition up to . o'clock yes
terday morning should be counted This
enabled them to increase the number to
o5t' belole tue SALOON Hieh Cdh atitSfS
victory 147 Of these names must be thrown
out.
Point for saloon Men.
The saloon men undoubtedly secured a
big advantage by the sagacity Of their at
torneys when they willingly, although APP
parently reluctantly. agreed TO ruling
asked by Attorney Turner to exclude all
names from the petitions where technical
errors were admitted. On this showing
seventy-one names were stricken from the
consent petition Attorneys Hess and Tin
ley had discovered that nearly all Of these
names were also on the withdrawal petit
ton and would have had to be counted
out anyhow. II there are as many errors
in the withdrawal petition as the attor-
neys believe to be there the agreement to
this rule may exclude the required 1F and
even more, and thus bring victory to the
saloon men from what appeared certain
defeat. vOn one whole page OF the with
drawal petition II was noted that the year
had been left off, showing that the names
might have been secured last year or any
other. Under the ruling these names will
have to be excluded.
The canvassing OF the consent petition
was almost completed last evening when
the board adjourned. This will be fin
ished this morning and the Withdrawals
will then be scanned. The interest in the
work today will thus be intensified and
the rooms of the board will be far too
small to accommodate the anxious crowds
who are eagerly waiting for the result.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-06
Council Bluffs,
Minor Mention

The Couroil Bluffs cffios Of The
Omaha Bes r. 81 IS Scott street.
both phones ~.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-02-10

missed in this vicinity,
Arch Murphy is going tomoye IN
the house vacated by Billie Hunter.
Mrs Nancy Cooksey was calling
on Mrs. Calvin Jordan last week.
Miss Alma Black was calling on
Miss Myrtle Coburn recently
w. NJ. Cooksey sold John Hol-
brook four fine steers recently
Misses Ruby and Bertha Gooksey
were visiting their grandparents re-
Gently
Rev. John Thomas will preach al
Sand Hill the second sunday,
w NJ. Bays was visiting French
Hall, who is serlouly Ill.
Mont Cooksey is expected home
soon
VIM. Taylor purchased fjn'
horse recently.
Dernle Cooksey is expected t'
make trip to Wolf soon,
Red Bird
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-02-10

by virtue OF execution Noib4s
in my hands wherein The Louisa
National Bank Is plaintiff, and Jay
II. Northup aud others are defend
ants, which execution Issued from
the office OF The Clerk Of the
Lawrence Circuit Court In favor OF
the plaintiff for the sum Of s57B.te.
With interest thereon from the 20th
day OF December 1910. and the
costs OF this suit which exocn-
ton las been levied upon the hero
matter described tract OF land,tho
undersigned win on the Goth day Of
February, 1911, Il being County
Court day, offer for sale at public
cutlery TO the highest and best bid
der, Tor cash IN hand.to satisfy tho
execution above referred TO. all OF
or a sufficient amount 10 pay said
Indebtedness. that certain tract VI
land which is a portion Of the tract
u lNNu hhNMA ~ ANN sam AuNA
Smith tract, adjoining the Eloise
farm In Lawrence county Kentucky.
, near the mouth OF Lick creek. and
said land Is bounded on theEhst BY
the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
company's right OF way, on tho
South and West by the Eloise farm
ana on North By the county road
running up Lick Greek. and Is a
portion OF the same land conveyed
to J. H.. Northup by l.. X. Debun.
/ Trustee by deed dated Febrnao
the nth. 1908, and Is recorded in
deed book 90. page a77. OF the Law
renee County Court records, con-
tanning so acres more or less and Il
levied on as the property OF jay n.
Northup,
Given under my hand this tho
LIST day OF February. 1871
/ JOHN H. CARTER.
Sheriff OF Lawrence County
! J, y. CLAYTON. D. S.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-02-10

of Cherokee, left Monday for Burn
well, W. Va,
The carpet lacking given by Mrs,
Jane Wellman was quite sue
cess
Grandpa Kelley and wife are Wis
iting his son, Nelson Kelley of
Reedsyille.
Mrs. Charity Wells has moved IN
TO the house with her sin-in"law,J no'
Rule, on Cherokee.
Several boys and girls from our
neighborhood are attending school
at the X, N. c.
Morris MCGUIRE was calling on
friends here Sunday,
Hester Young and Mother have
moved down to Blaine,
There was church at Oak Hin the
/ first Saturday night and Sunday in
! February by Reys, Berry and Hicks,
Drew Adams and sherman Evans,
OF Irish creek, are students of the
TX N. c.
Felix Adams is putting up some
new buildings for Rev. Strattenburg,
! NJ. l.. Wright and brother, Oen-
ME, made a business trip to Hunt
! ington last week. 49,.
Mrs. Garfield Adams and little
daughter. Ivory, visited her parents
on Sand Branch Saturday night and
Sunday.
Mollie Young, of Irish creek, IL
visiting her sister, Mrs, Emma Bis
hop at Ashland. 49,. ..#
i Hattie Young spent Saturday
night, with her cousin, Marie Ad'
ans.
Charlie Adams was calling oil
friends on Cherokee Saturday eve
ming. '...
Francis Kelley and niece, Mis-
, Mamie Jordan, of Yatesyille, ar,
visiting Mrs. Marietta Young, o
this place.
: Misses Hattie and Lora Nouni
and Marie Adams were VISITING
friends here Sunday evening.
Phillip Bishop was visiting friend
. on Irish creek Sunday
A Miss Nancy Roberts is attendin
4 school at Louia.
q Levi Strattenburg and wife wi
soon move to Irish creek.
= o u r Mine.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-02-10
TRACE BRANCH.

Saw logging is all the go on
this branch.
Phillip Preece and Peyton Black
burn are rafting logs preparatory
for market. .-.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Cartmel, Of
Torchlight were visiting their daugh'
ter, Mrs. Harve Shannon Saturday
and Sunday last
Blanche, the little child Of Mr.
and Mrs. Jas. Shannon, who has
been i'll for some time is slightly
improved.
VIM. Fitzpatrick, of Patrick Gap,
passed through here en- route to
Meads Branch Sunday
Master Lee and Bernard Shannon
ere the trappers of our brahch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reynolds, of Meads
branch, passed through here en-
route to Lick creek on Wednesday
last.
( John Hayes, of Adams, was a
business caller at Harry Shannon's
Thursday.
Ollie Peterman, of the U. S
Army, who has been visiting friends
and relatives of this place, has re-
turned to his post at Ft.Monroe, Va
Alonzo Carter, Of Blaine, was
a business caller at this place last
Saturday,
The Greene Patrick road recently
completed is almost impossible.
| U. D. Kise is doing a good bus
mess with his saw and grist mil
at this place.
Mrs j. b. Shannon and children
we're calling on Mrs. G. w. Cheel
Sunday.
Dinah.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-02-10
DoNITHAN.

Mrs Maymo Chapman Of this
place is attending school at Louisa.
Chas. Summons and wife, OF Cal
mp. we're calling on II. W. Lambert
and wife Saturday night and sun
DAG. ,'. ~
Mrs. Jessie Maynard, who has
been sick foE some time. is I'M
proving
school closed at this place Fri
day. Mrs. sada stmsberry was the
teacher
Born, TO Mr.. and Mrs Andy May
nard. bouncing boy,
Misses Teunie and Mamie Dobbins
of Gallup, were visiting friends at
this place last week.
Prayer meeting at this place
every Sunday night
Miss Mamie Lambert Is visiting
1 friends at Webb, W. Va.
Miss Carrie Wells is visiting
Josie Lambert, this week.
Sunday school has closed at this
place on account Of bad weather
Lumber hauling is all the 30 on
our creek. Har liza.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-02-10
sITIlA.

Jack Thompson, travelling sales
man OF Louisa, was calling on our
merchants Wednesday,
Born. to Tom Witten, Jr, and
wife n bouncing boy.
J.. Il. Vanhoose went 10 Lowmans-
viii Tuesday to see his cousin, jeff
Eanhoose, OF Catlettsburg, who is
visiting his sister, Mr. Rachel Daniel
OF that place, .
Warren Bays visited home folks
Saturday and Sunday.
Misses Annie Laura Middaugh and
Susie Mckenzie were visiting
Mss Oracle Vanhoose Thursday
MrG. Warren Bayes visited her
aunt, Mrs. Martha Jane Rice, Fri
day.
Mrs. Sadie Estepp was the
guest of her aunt, Miss Dot Van
hocsc Friday.
Uncle George Butler, whose
home is near the old reunion
ground. on Little Mud Lick. died
sunday evening. He leaves a host
OF If ends and relatives to mourn
his Iuss.
Mr May, OF salyersville, was
calling on his cousin. Mrs Sofa Rice
Saturday
Mrs. Liddie stambaugh was call
ing ON Mrs. Helen Middaugh Thurs
day ~.
Mr.. and Mrs. Valentine Danielo
! Palntsyille, spent Saturday auC
Sunday with their mother, Mrs
Martha Jane Rice. ..a
Mss Lizzie Witten was callinl
! OF Miss Oracle Rice Monday.
Milburn Rice visited on Littl
Mud Lick Saturday. .... 81.
Mrs, Lizzie Rice, of staffords
Vile, was visiting her son, Charlie
Rice, Saturday
/ A large crowd Of this place at
tended church at Little Mud Lie
Sunday, .... Violet,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-02-10
REV. CLIFTON DEAN.


l trust you viii allow me little
space to say something about my
old friend and brother in the
Lord. Rev. Clifton Dean, who pass
ed to his reward December End
1910, after several months OF afflic-
ton which he bore with great pa
thence. He often said to his
family and friends that it was all
right, and he was only awaiting the
Masters call Bro. Dean was born
near Round Bottom, w Va, In
the year 1886, one year before
your humble writer. We grew up
in the same neighborhood and were
associated together. We began our
religious lives the same year. We
both were quite young, not over
~ years old. Bro. Dean entered
the ministry early in life, joined
the NJ e. Church, South, and con-
ference and was engaged as an
itinerant preacher for number OF
years. The fact is, the prime OF
his life was spent in the minister
ial work. After long years of faith
full toll over some of the rought por-
ton of our country, on account
largely of his age and infirmity he
took supernumerary relation, He
did not stop preaching but con-
tinued right on in the good work
1t fell to his lot TO preach large
number Of funerals, in fact he was
the choice OF large number oil
our people. His sermons were
greatly appreciated on account OF
their great depth of thought Bro
Dean was partly self made man
was a hard student but never had
the advantage Of an education ex
cept what he gathered from tbs
common schools which were gener
ally very poor at his day. In re
viewing his past life and the grea
disadvantages which he had to la
Dor under we deem him a wonder
full man, and can say a great MAJ
in ISreal fell when he departed thi
life. Bro. Dean was twice marriel
his first wife living only a fey
years. He and his second wifi
we're married 80 years at his dealt
He leaves her and a number G
grandchildren TO mourn his depar'
ure, but they wept not as those VIII
have no hope, They will miss hin
the church will miss him, the whoI
neighborhood will miss him. on
loss is Heavens gain.
Peaceful be thy rest, servant
God,
Your conflicts with life are TO
ever past, ..... ..
With millions that's gone on befor
Thou art saved at last.
j. F. Hatten.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-02-10
EMMA.

Miss Kit Preston. who has been
suffering with typhoid fever for
some time, s slowly improving.
Miss Susa sublett, who is in the
store at Van Lear. and Heryie STAN
bangh. OF that place, were visiting
relatives at this place Saturday and
sunday.
Mrs. HARRIET Ward, who has been
very sick for the last few days, is
some better,
Mr.. and Mrs, Cyrus Preston re.
turned home last week from an
extended visit TO relatives at Buff
falo and Louisa.
John ward, who has been work
ing at this place, is suffering from
pneumonia.
Eugene Preston attended the
baptizlng at Concord recently.
The machinery for the Preston
Coal Co. has arrived and will sooI
be ready for business,
For some cause the Cedar Poin
Coal Co. has closed out for while
Mr.. and Mrs. X. S, Burchett call
ed on their parents at Cow ereel
Sunday
Miss Sue Segrayes, who is stay
ing at Mrs Forest Wards was hi
guest OF her mother sunday
Bluebelle.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-02-10
MT. ZION.

Dlde, Wednesday, OF last week,
little Lucille Rice, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Matthias Rice. She was
laid to rest in the Harmon ceme-
terry. ...-..
We are sorry to hear of the
death of Bud Fannin, who was kill
ed at the steel plant at Ashland FRI
day .
Paynter Ross, OF Durbin, spent
Saturday and Sunday with home
folks.
Miss Mollie Caldwell is attend
ing the revival at Grassland thi
week. ....
Miss Mary McGlothlin, Of Estep,
spent Saturday and Sunday with
her cousin, Miss Annie Kinner.
Miss Madge Rice and Kay Woods
we're married at Catlettsburg Sat
urdday. .. .
Ike Caldwell, who is attending X.
IN, C., is visiting home folks this
week,
F. r. Harmon visited his sistel
at this place Sunday.
Mrs. Willis Armstrong returned
home last week, after spending sew
eral days with her mother in Ohio
Miss Julia Rigsby visited Mis-
Lucille Ross last Wednesday.
Bert Findley passed up our creel
last week en- route to his home Of
East Fork.
Miss Lucy Ross entertained
number of her friends Sunday.
Willard Byington, Scott Kline
and Frank Ward attended church a
Grassland Sundy night.
John Belcher passed down GU
creek Saturday en- route to Buch
anan.
Miss Annie Kinner had her arr
hurt by getting thrown from
horse. Red Rose.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-02-10
GLENwOoD.

Farmers are very busy preparing
for their crops
A. C. Bowling has sold his farm
to Harve Kelley and will move to E.
X. junction soon, where he will go
into the produce business.
John Bush, of near this place, is
very low with consumption.
Mrs. w. NJ, Taylor of this place
is no better.
Ernest Jordan had the misfortune
of falling and getting his arm
thrown out of place.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Bent
ley a fine boy.
Rev. Billie Hunter will move to
East Fork soon.
DR.. A. ]. Hillman is expected
to move soon. He will be greatly
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-02-10
WATTERSON.

Died, Wednesday, Jan. 25th, Aunt
Hannah Berry, of this place. She
leaves a host of friends to mourn
their loss.
Our new postoffice is quite a
success. Our mail boy, Martin
Mooe,r is doing good service and
is always on time.
Logan Bishop and wife have NOV
ed to Ashland.
Lon Young has purchased a
farm from Walt Bates and John
Wellman.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Ey-
ans, Jan. 25th, a bouncing boy
w. C. Carter is visiting friends in
Louisa.
Sam Mcneil and George Young
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-02-10
LONDON, ONO.

J. P. Cragcr Is very III,
MIR. and Mrs. X. c. Crager we're
entertained by George Quirt Mon
day,
MI and Mrs r, c. Crager are NOV
ing to Plain City. .....
Ed Jones was In Columbus to
attend the corn show recently.
r. c. Crager wants TO hire q
good man to work by the month
r. c. Crager lost valuable
horse last week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-02-10

One day last week liyear-rld
Lula sturgill passed through Lvre
ana was met on the bridge her, By
some men. whose names We have
ii 1 harmed, She was e7rorrsl ~.
them to re West virginia logdcr.
wb,r6 sr- vas turned yer 70 -lhe
party VIII I'D been ibtr a,prstti
In Carrying her away from home,
Her grandmother came here and
Instituted search. and the officers
at Williamson were communicated
with. She was rescued by them
and taken from the parties. who
were holding her captive, and was
held at Williamson until directed
by the grandmother 10 have her
sent to Fort Gay. where she could
be turned over to the authorities
In this State. She was inthe GUS
tody Of a man who signed himself
H.. II. Chapman. and from whom
officer Milt Butler, OF this place,
who was In waiting for the girl,
says he had trouble recovering her,
as Chapman, he claims, exhibited
two automatic reyolyers. telling
him the girl should not bq taken
across the bridge at Louisa without
serious trouble. However, Officer
Butler. undauntcd succeeded IL
getting her to the Kentucky shore
and brought her here that night on
| No. So. where she was turned ovel
to her grandmother The mex
morning the girl was taken befor,
Judge J. 7. Mars, In Police Court
where she detailed her entire triI
from the time OF leaving home
and implicated some proninen
parties. who had not been In ;h,
least suspected. and against whom
| the charges will be Investigated
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-02-10
PONY FOR SALE.
Dinah.

One Shetland pony, 8 years old
Black with white face. About 46
nehus high. Sound and a good one.
Write WIN. TAYLOR, Glenwood, Ky.
Ib2ti.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-02-10

Rev. Roscoe Murray and other
able ministers have started a reyiy-
al service at the United Baptist
Church. Deep interest is manlfest-
ed by the people. Paintsyille Her
aid.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-02-10

We sell for cash, or It's equiva-
lent. Come and see as and our
prices will tell the rest G. c. Me
Clurs q Son, Gallup, Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-02-10

VIM Bartram, eN.Mayor OF Fort
Gay, W. Va, passed through here
Tuesday en- route TO the Forks
whore his brother-in-law Lewis Bor-
ders has contract running logs,
Pikeyille Herald,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-02-10

Keene F. Banfield, brother OF
Or, A. p. Banfield, died suddenly
Saturday at the residence of his
sister, on Garner, Boyd county.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-02-10

Thompson Short, who was raft
Ing logs at Mouth of Card last
week, In Jumping from one raft to
another lost his footing aud went
in the river All attempts TO res
cue him were futile and bic was
crowned. the body not having yet
been recovered. He was
rs years old and leaves a vile and
baby.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-02-10
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Miss Virginia Davis, OF Prichard,
w, Va, and Bernie Daniels eloped
to Ironton last Saturday and were
married
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-02-10

We will exchange merchandise
for stock, cattle, hogs, sheep, horses
and mules G. c. Mcclure a Son.
Gallup Ky
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-02-10

and there may yet be startling
developments Pike cor 10 Inde-
pendent
The daily Alaskan., 1911-11-29
LET Us GIVE THANKS

Thanksgiving DNy hSs oOne again. AnoSae- yeSr has sPed away nHed wsSa sucoessss, Joys, eNc0hies, sadness Has svsrylasaS lasS goes 1o make lie Ias1e nave oeez many dSrk sPoSs sa> 5-.Sai ones whhoA are oalied No mind ss we pSss Jazs nae sSo1e
 SaAl ve ssdly drsss by lhs monu- asaS Os pSsS eysass via bowed hesds ARS weSzy EeeS vslAOUS a backward Asok or SaoGeaS soUTe5 oa Ihe work, 6s.ecsoG, psssmSue; or shs0 we race n&aly by. too flled vath IScuSAls e SAs cgsa7a 1o PsDse a r1ozezs and rssleoSg RsSbez leS us rsss our Sgr5eas for 6 moment and sAss our eyes bSoS over Ge UAL Bszold once SsS5a Sae b-5EAS and beau Sna spces ve have pAssed- which sSsu5 oGs aE She Gzs1SDCe and eR2oy 1em seSia before We resume our Journey. and leS Us no< foCgeN, SS we review Shese QsSS 5oys and blessings, lo give Canls and so feel deep grad usSe tor Aen. -ass-dless of how tev oS many. IsS 0s be c-uy Thank caL
 Then let us tSze ID our 6U0deus psla a ErDe- step, moCe chee-Sal couuts1S2ce and steP Sorwa0d or the c-Sz 5eta-uiDed so Keep & sharp cS'- hoak for tse b-tsht sPotS heSltA ~esIA and ASppi8eSS
The daily Alaskan., 1911-11-29
SELECTION AN
 EASY MATTER

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 NCSsss JeveEy
 Eow&-5 Watches
 NaGve Slve-ws-e
 Hand Pac1e5 Ch5aa Cho5oe Pieoes B-ic-s-B-se C&-ved Ivo-y Cabbage Boards Sls-Ezg and P}S.sd ToLes Sees Thsse are but a few suggestions oEa-e5 to yoa Iron which to select q Euil&Sls Ch-isenSs gift We have devoted 10ce thought e Ss ssleoSoz e or holiday stock Us ysS- aasz eve- and Ae 7esult is SAt yoz VII be sure 1o ind just wass you are looking foC h he way e gts,1. 10 nAsss- Bor whom it Is ilrsn6Ud-
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The daily Alaskan., 1911-11-29

QUICK osLNE8r PRONE e. naEsaSe. coal and wood delivered aF2U Chortssl notice day and night
 E. FHEDENTHhE
The daily Alaskan., 1911-11-29
\ WHISTLER PICTURE
The Story sF Henry lrvins's Portrait
 ss Phiiip iL

The Story sF Henry lrsins's Portrait
 ss Phuip U,
 The queer ups and downs of pic rure are Illustrated by the history Of the portrait by whistler Of Henry IT. wing as Vhijp n, of spain, now hang, ing ln the Metropolitan museum, in New York. Whistler at a pCecarious perica of his career asked his friend IrvinS Co sit to him for portrait tn the. character in which Irving was then playing. Philip IL The portrait was painted. and Irving, much pleas ed reauested Whistler 10 let him buy R and Co name a price not too high for bis slender purse Having had the pleasure of whistler'S acquaintance, the writer can Imagine the following conversation;
 Not too high. Jimmy You know ahs-thst sctOrs-Dow, mcdestly, Jim my-
 Ny dear Irving, 'tis a masterpiece, but you shall have 1t for 8 song-let us say a thousand pounds"
 sToo much. Jimmy-tco muchT
 whtstIer kept the portrait soon after, in one Of those unpleasant expe -iences which he shared with bis erest master. Rembrandt, be was sold ort for debt Rembrandt was sold ont only twice. The Butterfly un de-weut three such forced sales.
 Irving heard Of the sale Unknown 10 Whistler. be was able Co buy his porrrsit at the auction for song, and then in a spirit Of friendly retaliation he Invited the Butterfly" 10 dinner After the coffee and cigars be remark ea ~Aha, my dear Jimmy, you must see my latest scQuisitiouy' and invited hin in to see his pictures, not men toninC the fact that he had bought tbe pouraIt Whistler went from one n,cture to another, criticisiug, admir- lnc. with that subtle, biting wit of his, and. coming in front ot the portrait he rsvly remarked: Anal What have ue here. Ny congratulations, Henry -the best picture in your coNecuonF He never turned a hair. This picture afger Irvinc's death brought S2AO00 st spction in London, and we are luoky to have ft here now, This was s leriHmate advance in price, and the picture is worth it The few pounds thst Irving paid was one of those for tuitous hazards os the auction room-- Saturday Evening TS,t