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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-11-03
Sublime and Ridiculous.

We like fine writing when 1t Is prop
erly applied; SO we appreciate the fol-
lowing burst OF eloquence In contem.
porary: "As the ostrich uses both legs
and wings when the Arabian courser
bounds In her rear-as the winged
lingtnings leap from the heavens
when the thunderbolts are loosed--so
does little negro run when a big dog
is after him"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-11-03
City Building In Canada.

An expert condemns the common
practice on this continent Of laying
out our cities with the regularity Of a
box Of blocks. This system Is the
triumph Of utilitarianism. We usually
build our cities on the plan Of GER
tain sort Of bookcase, 30 that 1t Is easy
to add new sections whenever We like.
without incongruity.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-11-03
Sound Philosophy,

A correspondent OF the Portland.
Mass, Times asserts: Men are like
bugles-the more .rsss they contain.
the further you can Lea. them. Wom-
en- are like tulips the more modest
and retiring they appea-. the better
you love them" There IL soms truth.
we think, II that
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-11-03

"Well, well, WELL" said the kindly
stranger, patting little Mollie on the
head, ~ suppose you are your papa's
little darling7"
II don't know yet, thir." lisped
Mollie. "The court hathn't dethided
yet. Jutht now I'm the pet of the
Matrimonial Fidelity g. Cathuality
Trutht company, thir"-Life.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-11-03
Spiritual Insulation,

Many a man. who Is now thrilled
with the currents of the life Of this
modern age freely passing through
him, is In danger OF moral disaster,
through defective spiritual insulation
Are the wires Of your ambition well
wrapped around with the insulating
material Of prayer and faith and lovei
-Zion's Herald.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-11-03

Ibid your husband give you that
black eyer"
"No, my husband is in prison for
giving black eye to. the lady who
gave 1t to me. "-P. I. P.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-11-03

and l went to the
store to get q bottle
Of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vege t le
Compound, but the
clerk did not want
to let me have it
he said it was no
good and wanted me
to try something
else, but knowing
all about it l in
sisted and finally
got it, and I am so
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-11-03
No Execution.

Nothing. humanity speaking. Is per
feet. not even the frights which the
fashions make some women look
Puck
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-11-03

"How did you spend your two
weeks vacation?"
Recovering from sunburn the first
week and poison ivy the second. y
Washington Star.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-11-03

Stranger = Have you a good hair
tonic you can recommend?
Druggist lin prohibition town.
Here is something that is spoken of
very favorably by people who have
drank it.-Puck.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-11-03

"ls your son out of danger yeti"
"No; the doctor is going to make
three or four more visits. Louis
vile Courier-Journal.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-11-03
SHE GOT
WHAT SHE
WANTED
This Woman Had to Insist
Strongly, but it Paid

Chicago, nl.-"I suffered from fe-
male weakness and stomach trouble.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-11-03

EXICO savors of romance.
mescal, chilli, guitar thump-
ings and gold. 1t has about
~ 1t the lure of easy money and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-22

BE H ORDAINED BI THE CAIA
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Ell
THAT Sections 1 and of an ordi-
nance providing for licensing public
vehicles engaged in the carriage Of
baggage and passengers for hire in
the City of FL Paso; regulating the
same and prescribing the place where
they shall stand at the Union depot and
prohibiting soliciting or crying out for
traffic at said depot and licensing rum
ners, approved August 18th, 1908, be
amended to read as follows:
Section l: That all public vehicles,
as the term is hereinafter defined, en-
gagged in the carriage and transporta-
hire In the City of El Paso, are hereby
required to be registered with the City
Clerk and the owner thereof shall pro-
cure a number from said clerk, which
affixed to said vehicle in q conspicu-
Gus place and he shall also procure a
permit and license from said clerk and
pay license fee as follows:
For each buSs, 1925 per quar-
ter Of three months.
For each hack. $3.50 per quar-
ter.
For each automobile. $3.50 per
For each wagonette. $3.50 per
For each wagon. $500 per
quarter.
The said license fees shall be paid
at the times and in the manner now
prescribed by ordinance.
Section 3: All public vehicles en-
gagged in the FL Paso Union depot traf-
fic except as herein otherwise pro-
vided, shall have and take their stand
on the north side of San Francisco
street along the curb line and no
vehicle shall have<or take its place or
stand within and nearer to the front
or east wall of said building than 100
f01lnxrir-O shall he fh0 order
in which vehicles shall have and take
their stand:
First and next toward the
building, buses.
Second and to the east OF the
buses, hacks.
Third and to the east Of the
hacks, wagonettes-
Fourth and to the east OF wa
gonettes, wagons shall be To-
All public automobiles shall have
and take their stand and place next to
the part, Immediately in front of and
across the street car tracks there
from.
Whereas, There are daily occurrences
resulting in disturbances Of the peace
and violations of law as the result OF
there being no proper ordinance with
reference to the order in which vehi-
cles shall stand at the Union depot,
Therefore,
A pubic emergency exists winch re-
quires the suspension of the charter
rule requiring the reading hereof in
open meeting Of the City Council at
two regular meetings of the City Coun-
Gil, the said rule with the consent Of
the Mayor and with the unanimous
consent of all the aldermen present is
here now suspended and this ordinance
shall take effect and be IN force from
and after its passage.
Passed this, the 18th day Of April.
1911.
c. E. Kelly.
Attest Mayor.
C. w. Fassett.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-22
READ THIS.

READ THIS.
And think what an opportunity One
and five acre tracts Of land in the
$3.50 per acre and up is offered you.
Those who come first Will get the
choice selections, so do not wait, but
see me at once. II the other fellow
beats you to it, you will be the loser.
THE BEST BARGAIN
WE HAVE HAD TO OFFER IN SOME
TINE.
room cottage, modern; desirable
location; lot 5ox120. $3.50.
THIS CAN'T BE BEAT.
Two lots in good location on Wyom-
ing st. Price reduced today to $500.
Property in this vicinity selling at
from $500 to $500 per lot
HAVE LISTED
Some real bargains in both city and
valley property. Impossible to adver
learn what have to offer
LET ME WRITE YOUR FIRE
INSURANCE IN ABSOLUTELY
RELIABLE COMPANIES.
also write Livestock Insurance,
Liability and Plate Glass Insurance.
w. r. PAYNE,
Angelus Hotel Building.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-22
ADS BY PHONE.

You can easily sell it. Call
Bell 115, Auto Ills, tell the
girl what it is and The
Herald will sell it. No
bother, no formality.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-22
For Saie-Real Estate.


FOR SALE BY OWNER south front
lots on Nevada St., for 5000 less than
they cost 2 years ago; part cash. ball
ance easy. A B., Herald.
TWO CORNER LOTS, block SO, East
FL Paso, CHEAP Part cash, balance
monthly. Weiss, us S. Stanton
FOR SALE offer for sale the follow
ing choice lots. Nos II TO Is, inclu-
sive, in block 40. East Ell Paso. same
being southeast corner. Nos. "a, %, %
md 81. in block 4. Government HILL
Nos. l to in block 20, Altura Park.
Terms of sale, all cash. VIII sell cheap.
Make me an offer and save commits
sions. Address A W. Cheesman,
Shreveport La
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-22
Musical.

IGNACIO G. GARCIA, professor Of vio-
lin, mandolin, guitar and piano, theorfc
and harmony, desires pupils; reason
able rates. P. o. box 400.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-22

FOR OVERFLOW WANT ADS. see
Too Late to Classify" on next page
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-22

DO YOU WANT A FARMR
Do YOU WANT A HOME.
Do YOU WANT A GOOD INVEST
MENT!
We want to tell you what we have
to offer. Remember. too. that WE
KNOW THE VALLEY
DE SHAZO REALTY co.
Suite s, Stevens Bldg. Phone 2s5
FOR OVEREToxU W1T
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-22
Poultry. Etc.

EAT PLYMOUTH ROCK SQUABS-8
lbs. to dozen; per doz. $3.50. Phone
1887, Altura Grocery
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-22
Dentists.

e. w. BRYAN, DENTIST. All worl
guaranteed. 107 S. FL Paso, Mundy Bids
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-22
Legal Notices.

BE 1T ORDAINED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Ell
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-22
Business Chances.

FOR SALE CHEAP-Smal rooming
house, heart Of city. Apply at 604
San Antonio St
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-22

WANTED-Experi statesmen to
sell fruit, truck and alfalfa land under
the famous Elephant Butte irrigation
dam, at Las Cruces, n. NJ, where the
United States government is spending
approximately $4,000. 600 in construct
ing this great dam Each purchaser
Protected by a bond. Liberal commits
sion. ELEPHANT RUTTE LAND AND
TRUST CO. Las Cruces. n. NJ
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-22
Wanted Situations.

EXPERIENCED WAITRESS wants M
sition. Call Auto. 1866
WANTED-Position as housekeeper
good cook Apply room 16, Denman
As Mesa
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-22
For Sale-H.ouses.

A BARGAIN-Small house on 2 corner
lots, trees. all fenced. 5000 if taken at
once. Phone 2114 between 6 and 5 p. m.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-22

FOR SALE-Rooming house close in,
Is rooms filled permanent; no agents.
Call All n. FL Paso.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-22

TEACHER wishes position for summer;
al public school branches. Teacher.
care Herald
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-22
Wanted Rooms.

WANTED-By German, furnished room
in private family: no rooming house
Write F. 16s. Herald
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-22

Rates for Classified Ads.
One cent per word. No
charge less than. =. s %
Six consecutive inser-
tons, per word. =. .05
By month. per line -, LOO
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-22
Statesmen Wanted.

WANTED-Salesman for clothing de-
partment- Out Of town. Write B., care
OF Herald
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08
c,e.;rs out prices.

Two cans table syrup, 10 cents size,
for Is cents.
Five-pound pals OF syrup. 20 cent
size for Is cents.
Canned baked beans, per dozen. 90
cents.
Sardines. imported. per dozen. Sl,2o.
Two packages corn fakes. 10 cents.
Assorted canned soups. per dozen, IS
cents.
Canned peaches. % cent size, per can.
Is cents.
Five gallon can. full OF oil; all for %
cents.
Lanterns. IS cents
Pickles, per gallon, IS cents
Mustard. catsup. jellies ana jams
and toilet soap at half price.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08
3. 6. WHEELER DEAD

lene Struggle Against 0seass That
Battles Science Comes 70 End This
Afternoon IN Case Of Former Wsli-
Known Druggist.
Frank E. Wheeler, years ago q we'll
known drug clerk Of this city. later.
for many years. a prominent druggist
OF Conrad. and during more recent
years in business here. died at his
home, 3l2 North Fourth street, at 1855
this afternoon. after an illness due to
arterial sclerosis. an obdurate disease
that has baffled science in medical re-
search.
Mr. Wheeler had been a sufferer
from the disease for about ten years,
and within that period there has hardly
been q day but that the man has evil
denced some Of the symptoms Of the
trouble, noticeably severe headaches.
Eight years ago Mr.. Wheeler sold his
business at Conrad. hoping that an
out-of-door life would benefit him.
Since three months ago his condition
has been growing worse steadily, and a
month ago became alarming. During
the past two weeks his illness has been
at q critical stage. and death has been
expected at any time.
MIR. Wheeler first became a resident
Of Marshalltown as a. young man in
1856. when he entered the employ of
Charles J. Lander as a drug clerk. This
was shortly after Mr.. Lander had
bought out his partner. A. T. Birchard.
and was looking for a reliable young
man to enter his store. He found the
DISQUALIFICATION Of reliability in Frank
Wheeler, altho at the time he employ
ed him Mr.. Lander did not know the
young man. MIR. Lander said this at
ternoon that he started Wheeler on a
small salary, and because the boy took
as much interest in the store as
tho he owned it, Mr.. Lander
raised his salary at the end
of the first year. Wheeler had
not expected It, and had never asked
for the increase. but was greatly pleas
ed. Wheeler saved his money. and
when the second year came another
raise Of 5000 per year was made on the
proprietors own motion. and Wheeler
was getting $1,000 per year. a pretty
good wage in those days for drug
clerks.
Mr.. Wheeler was with Mr.. Lander
almost three years. and in the fall OF
1889 left the Lander store to buy a
store Of his own at Conrad. Charles A.
Seely, now of Minneapolis, succeeded
Mr.. Wheeler in the Lander store.
Mr.. Wheeler was in business at Con-
rad until about eight years ago. when
he and his wife moved to this city Not
being contented with life that APP
peared to him TO be an idle one. Mr..
Wheeler, in company with p. L. Hoag.
bought the Mcdonald & Mahood stock
in the spring Of 1905. Two years ago
Mr.. Wheeler sold to his partner. and
last year 2sMr. Hoag disposed Of the
store to A. II, Elder.
Last fall -Mr. Wheeler began the
erection. Of new and modern home.
which he and his wife occupied during
the present winter. They had hardly
more than become settled when Mr..
Wheelers last illness became pro-
nounced. NJ, Wheeler was Is years
old and IL survived by his wife. A
child born TO the couple died several
years ago.
0ssf, Dssf, Best.
Good steak $500. 10 cents pound
0o.A .AaoL 10A nnr<a a mound
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

Potatoes. per bushol 80 cents.
The best northern nour made. $40
per sack
Shoes. blankets and underwear at
big discount
Remember these prices last only until
March l. Inman's store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08
Red Men. Notice.

Every resident member OF Chippewa
Tribe is expected to be present Wednes-
day night to make final arrangements
for the reception of tho great inoohonee
Great Chief OF Records Frank A. Day
present
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

Good roast ...s........... cents
Best roast ................... cents
Boiling heat Neutrality-suspicious. cents
At Isaacson's, the big market OH
North First avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

| Mrs. E. r. Moore and son Don, Of
Anamosa. arrived in the city Tuesday
evening, and are guests at the home OF
| Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Palmer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

The Baptist Hill Bible Glass met
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Sarah
Tucker, SOC West Boone street, for its
weekly study hour.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

| The Office Of the Marshalltown
Light. Power & Railway Company will
be open until 8 p m. Friday, Feb. 10
No discount after that date.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08
Pork. Pork, Pork.

Pork chops IAN cents
Pork chunk ................l 2h cents
Side pork .12h cents
Five pound pail lard ....... .6b cents
Three pound pail lard ...... 40 cents
At Isaacson's. tho big market on
North First avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

| The Arson Mothers Club will hold
its regular meeting Thursday afternoon
| at $3.50 at the Arson school.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

Mr.. j. a. Ward. Of Gilman. left Tues
day night for Milwaukee to attend the
annual convention Of the National Cam
nerS' Association
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

Yes we are reliable dealers in
watches: the best makes Of cases and
movements. Aliens Jewelry Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

Mrs. George Ordway was hostess
Tuesday afternoon to the Calisophian
Club, which continued its regular
atl,6y
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

Joseph Jewelry Co. Appointments
made no charge for consultation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

The Shakespeare Society met with
Mrs. w. p. James Tuesday afternoon,
and resumed its study of Macbeth"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

. We state nothing to our customers
that we don't stand back Of. Our goods
merit the truth. Aliens Jewelry store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

&c. permit to smoke and take 1t
home to show your wife They will be
issued next week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

Misunderstanding horses at West
End Feed Barn. West State street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

Dr. Grove Harris. Of Ferguson. was
in the city today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

Bed, ossf. Best.
Good steak .:...a...: 10 cents = pound
Best steak. .12h cents . pound
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

Don't neglect to get your permit to
smoke next week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

DR.. A. D. Roth Is giving special at
tention to chronic diseases. nervous and
skin diseases, and diseases Of women
Office 11S West Main street Phone 3S2
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

The condition Of ]. l.. Nicholson,
living northeast Of the city, is very
much improved
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

Plenty Of old papers. large bundle
for cents at Times Republican office.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

The City In Brief

Eastman kodaks at Newton's.
Brown. photographers. 10 West Main
--so-s---
futile. jeweler. fine watch repairing.
/ Get permit to smoke on the street
next week.
You should get . permit" to smoke
next week.
+ Mayor o. L. 1ngledue was in Tama
today on business.
New and beautiful ideas In hatpins.
Aliens Jewelry Store.
- -0-----
We believe in finest soods-we sell
them. Aliens Jewelry store.
Plenty Of old papers. . large bundle
for cents at Times Republican office.
The condition Of ]. L. Nicholson,
living northeast Of the city, is very
much improved.
&c: permit to smoke and take it
home to show your wife. They will be
issued next week.
The Arson Mothers Club will hold
its regular meeting Thursday afternoon
at $3.50 at the Arson school.
The Baptist Hill Bible Glass met
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Sarah
Tucker, SOC West Boone street. for Its
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

Rev. and Mrs. A. w. Sinden, Of Rein
beck. spent Tuesday In the city at the
home of Mr.. w. j. Fort. Mr.. Fort has
not been we'll for several days, suffer-
ing from an ailment affecting his ankles.
the result OF an old army trouble.
While commanding a battery in the
outposts Of Memphis Mr.. Fort sat for
twenty-five hours in his saddle. with
ont q bite to eat or a drop to drink.
Tho strain on the muscles OF his legs
and ankles was such that the ankles
were stiff for long time. Mr.. Fort is
improving slowly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

We believe in finest goods-we sell
them. Aliens Jewelry store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

The art and music department Of the
Womans Club Will meet Thursday at
ternoon at the home OF Mrs. ]. A. Mar
tin, 1O4h North Center street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

4 New and beautiful ideas In hatpins
Aliens JeWelry Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

The Ladies Aid Society of the Stat
street United Evangelical church viii
be entertained Thursday afternoon b.
Mrs. r. S. johnson, 70S East Stat
O.eet.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

The Congregational Ladies' Aid So
ciety will meet Thursday afternoon
with Mrs. c. c. Urine, 300 West State
street. Mrs. Urine will be assisted by
Mrs w. NJ. Clark and Mrs. F. A. Mos
Grip
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

+ Mayor o. l.. 1nsledue was in Tama
today on business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

Chief Engineer r.. G. Kenly, Of the
Iowa Central and Minneapolis & ST.
Louis. arrived in the city this morning
to be present at the councils hearing on
the viaduct this evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

DR.. J.. ]. Fitzpatrick was In Tama
Tuesday night visiting with Father Car
roll. Father Hogan; OF Van Horn. re-
turned with him this morning to spend
the daY here, u So
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-08

You should get q permit to smoke
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-05-10
ANXIETY WAS FOR THE KEG
OVercharge a Small Matter, but Gus
toner Did Hate to See Good
Material Hurt

Every nail-keg in the store had it's
occupant, the checker-board was work
ing overtime, and mittens and muf-
flers were stuffed in bulgy pockets, as
their owners drew closer round the
big, rusty stove.
The door opened nOisily, letting in a
blast of the storm raging outside, and
in its wake followed Rufe Blevins,
giant wood-chopper, whose good ma
ture and ready wit made him a well
come addition to the store circle
The loafers moved a little closer to-
gether to make room for Rufe on
soap-bOx, but he marched past the
friendly circle. pumped an empty
mOlasses-keg down on the counter,
and drew a stained bill from his
pocket, which he held out to the pro-
prietor of the store.
An expectant grin went round the
circle. for Storekeeper Jones had the
reputation of never wronging himself
by overwhelming or undercharging.
The merchant adjusted his glasses
and looked expectantly from the bill
to the wood-chopper.
Notice you charged me for five gal
Ions O. molasses last time l had this
four gallon key filed" drawled Rufe.
Il don't mind payin' for the extra gal
lou, Mr. Jones, but do kinder hate
TO have good key strained to pieces
Youths Companion.