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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-18
TWO FIRE ALARMS.

Worcester, Mass, Dec. 1S-A two alarm fire today did s1o,OOO damage to the block on which the Taylor build ing is located. The Taylor building was almost completely destroyed. The origin is unknown.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-18
FACTORY DAMAGED.

New London, Dec. 18-Severa1 thou sand dollars damage was done ear Iy today by fire which partly destroy cd inc sizing and filler plant of R. T sisk & Company. When discovered the whole plant was in flames and 1t was hard fight for the hremen to keep the flames from spreading 10 adioining buildings The cause of the fire is not known.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-18
ALIENS OVER 16 MUST BE ABLE TO
 READ AND WRITE

Washington. Deco 1s-The Burnett Dillingham; immigration bill requiring as perquisite to admission that all aliens over Is years old must be ablo to read and write in their native Ian guage, passed the House, late this ae- ternoon, by a vote of IFS to 52.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-18
BLIND CHILDREN
 TAKEN FROM FIRE BY TWO SISTERS

Jersey City, Dec. 1S-Twenty-five helpless blind children were piloted to safety today by Sisters Mary Alphon- sis and Sebastian. when fire, destroy ed their sIeping quarters in the Cath ollie Home for the Blind here. The fire started when the heating plant blew up.
 Sister Sebastian returned to search for possible laggards and was over come by smoke but was rescued py hremen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-18
DEMOCRATS HAVE DECIDED TO HOLD
 UP NOMINATIONS

Washington Dec. 1e-Democratfc Senators in caucus today decided to hold up all nominations by the Presi- dent excepting routine army and navy appointments. This policy will bo adhered to. it is believed, from now on until March 4.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-18

Berlin-SergeantN Woelferling, of the Fortress of Thorne, was sentenced to IS years imprisonment and fined $4, 900 for treason and the s19,OO0 he received a q was confiecated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-18

New York-Two suffra gists attracted a large crowd when they painted the raa dCuarters of the Inter borough Suf- frage League They wore oFeralls.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-18
Use
 Farmer Want Column

to make your wants known; to secure customer for your house or lot, or ANYTHING you may have to sell.
 The results will please you and justify our confidence in tlie s'puIIing power'' of Farmer Wants.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-18

FIartford-Inventory of the estate of $S72. .269.73
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-18
THE WEATHER

Rain, followed by clearing
 and colder
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-09

rhages which would last for weeks and |
was not able to sit upin bed. | suffered
a great deal with my back and was so
nervous | could scarcely sleep at night,
and did not do any homework for three
years.
"Now | can do as much work as
any woman of my age in the county,
thanks to the benefit | have received
from Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. l recommend your remedies
to all suffering women. Mrs. MARTHA
L. HOLLOWAY, Odd, Va.
No other medicine for woman's ills has
received such widespread ana unquali-
fed endorsement. We know of no other
medicine which has such record Of
success as has Lydia f. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. For more than 30
years it has been the standard remedy
for woman's ills.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia Il. Pinkham's Negeta-
BILE Compound will help you, write
to Lydia E.Pinkham Medicine Co.
(confidentiaD Lynn, Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by a woman,
and held in strict confidence.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-09
MANCHESTER CENTER

Mrs. Earle Marsh is i'll with the
humps.
J. King has moved to H. N. shaw's
tenement.
Regular meeting OF Skinner w. r.
c. Friday at 2.SO D. m.
Mrs. Alvin Waters who has been
in Pawlet has returned.
Rev. and Mrs. w. H. Bamford and
daughter were in Bennington recent
ly.
Mrs. Josephine Provan who has
been away several weeks has return
ed
Mrs. James Adair Of Wallingford
is visiting her aunt, Mrs Sarah ].
Bowen.
The Juniors of Burr and Burton
seminary gave dance and social on
Thursday evening.
Carl Kohler who has been working
in Hoosick Falls during the winter
has returned and is working for
Charles Robinson.
Mrs. Edward G. Cochrane who has
been spending the winter in New
York and Hoosick Falls came up on
Tuesday to arrange for opening heI
summer home.
The funeral OF Mrs. James Dear
who died last Tuesday was held from
her late home Friday Rev. G., w
Parker, pastor of the Methodist
church oficiated The burial was IL
the Center cemetery.
At the annual vestry meeting O.
Zion church held Monday evening tn,
following were elected: S. W., j. II
Whipple; J. W., II. n. Shaw: treas
urer, C. b. Rowe; clerk, Il. l.. wy
man; vestry. j. c. Heinel, /. II
Dench, c. II. Young, w. II. Roberts
Charles Dench, w. II. Shaw, r
Bates
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-09
EAST ARLINGTON

Myron Cole was in Albany recent
ly on business.
J. J. Stakeholder of Bennington
passed Tuesday in town.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Collins died Saturday.
George Burke of Sandgate was in
town Tuesday on business.
Miss Belle Gregory of Sandgate is
guest at the NJ. E. parsonage.
Mrs. Norman Mattison entertained
the Enterprise society on Tuesday.
Mothers day will be observed at
the NJ. Il. church next Sunday morn
ing.
Mrs. Ralph Gaul of North Benning-
ton is visiting her sister, Mrs. c. A.
Fields.
DIR. S. X. Gray was in North Ad-
ans Wednesday where he purchased
new automobile.
Mrs. n. L. Schutt visited at the
home of her son, c. l. Hendee in
Bennington Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Farand Dean OF Wal
lingford were entertained by rela-
tives in town over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy McKeon have
moved to Arlington where they have
opened an ice cream parlor
Miss Grace Andrew returned from
her home in Bennington Monday,
where she passed Saturday and Sun
day.
Miss A. Todd, returned mission
airy from China, gave an interesting
talk at the NJ. Il. church Tuesday
evening.
DR.. Lee of Bennington who is
treating one of the horses owned by
the Hale Company. was in town on
Tuesday.
The Grout brothers have rented
part of their machine shop to parties
from Ho0sick Falls, who will open
a grocery and provision store.
The Mite society of the Congrega
tional church will meet at the church
on Saturday at 3 o'clock. All chill
dren are requested to be present.
At the Congregational church or
Sunday evening. history of some oil
our familiar hymns will be given In
connection with the musical service
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-09
SUNDERLAND

f. Buck of Arlington was in town
Sunday.
Miss Agnes Bentley was home over
Sunday.
Jerome Hill spent part of Sunday
in West Arlington.
e. C.. Graves is in a critical con-
dition from blood poison.
Arson Bacon spent Saturday night
and Sunday out of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Twitchell
spent Sunday out of town.
Miss Martha Lawrence was in
Manchester one day recently.
/. NJ. Bentley was in Manchester
one day recently on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. +. Bentley were in
Sandgate last Saturday on business.
Walter Young of Bennington was
in town Saturday night and Sunday.
Miss Elsie Harrington spent the
week end at her home in West Ar
lington./
c. r. Woodland who is at A. L.
Bentley's is in very feeble health at
this writing.
J. D. Higgins was in Sandgate last
Saturday and moved one load Of
goods for A. e. Bentley.
Everett Steel of Shushan, N. Y,
and Alta Woodcock of Sandgate call
ed on friends in town Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Fisher and
daughter who have been spending the
winter abroad, arrived home Satur-
day.
Frank Wilson of Arlington who has
been building himself a house in
Sunderland moved into it one day
last week
Mrs. Mary Kent who has been Wis.
iting the past few weeks at the home
of +. l.. Lawrence, has returned to
her home in Manchester.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-09
CRITICAL Time
OF WOMAN'S LIFE
From 40 to SO Years of Age.
How 1t May Be Passed
in Safety.

Odd, Va. :-''I am enjoying better
health than | have for ~ years, and l
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-09
NORTH HoosIcK

Thomas Mcclure OF Worcester has
been visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs John Mcclure.
Miss Nettie Stanley Friday and
Bennington as the guests OF her
Elmer Stanley Of Bennington.
Mrs. Ernest Washington and
daughter Vera. spent Friday in North
Bennington as the guest OF her
mother, Mrs. Wilson.
Miss Jessie Camp Ross will give
a monologue recital next Tuesday
night at st, Johns hall. Walloomsac
under the direction of ST. Anne's
Guild
Rev. Edwin d. Face, for the past
three years pastor OF the Methodist
church, will soon leave to become
chaplain OF the house OF correction
at Rutland. In connection with his
duties at the penal institution which
now has over 100 men prisoners and
about 20 women, Mr.. Face will serve
as supply pastor at the church al
West Rutland.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-09
LANoeRovE

Mrs. d. S. Beers is visiting in
Dorset.
Ray Parker wife and baby we're
in town Sunday
Mrs. Edmund Shepard who has not
been as well, is again more comfor-
table.
+. w. Mcintyre is visiting his wife
and daughter at the home OF II. @.
Woodland.
c. w Towslee has moved from the
Roby farm into the house owned by
Charles Abbott
AZ the regular meeting OF West
Branch grange the FIRST and second
degrees were conferred on a small
class.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Il. Thompson aud
daughter Wilma visited at the home
OF Rev. w. r. Davenport In Bellows
Falls recently, also at II. w. Walk.
er's in Ludlow.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-09
SYNDICATE

John Powers is quite seriously Ill.
Edwin Clayton has moved to Ar.
llngton.
Charles Garfield was In town one
day recently.
Mrs Clifton Mears was in Benning.
ton Saturday.
f. D. Myer is building an addition
TO his house.
Il. b. Hurd was In Cambridge one
day last week.
c. r. Woodland is stopping at A.
Il. Bentley's for a while.
The Changers will hold a business
meeting Tuesday, the 14th.
Road Commissioner Hayes is doing
the spring work on the highway.
The new fence around the hillside
cemetery is great Improvement.
Mr.. Hitchcock was in town Satur.
day repairing the telephone lines.
Harold Bentley is assisting c.
Mears with his farm work this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Mears OF
Greenwich spent Sunday with friends
In town.
Mrs. Mary Mohlt was brought to
this town for interment In the hill.
side cemetery.
Mrs, ]. u. Hennig is expected on
Wednesday to visit her daughter, Mrs
Harvey Hayes
Charles Hayes and Mrs. Harvey
Hayes spent Sunday with ]. T. Hay.
es in Manchester
Clifton Mears has returned from
North Adams hospital, where he un
! derwent 4 successful operation.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-09
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
ae~s Of the Town and Village Told Briefly
Tor Busy Readers-


Tor Busy Readers-
Low prices on high grade footwear
at Harris Shoe Store.
Mrs. f. d. Bennett left today to
visit at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Mattison in Rutland
Only few seats left for Chaun-
cey Olcott tonight. If you don't see
this attraction you will be disap-
pointed.
There will be a regular meeting of
the Sons of Veterans tonight at o.
clock sharp and large attendance
is requested.
An automobile party consisting of
Mr. and Mrs. c. l.. Whitney, Miss
Pierce, Mr.. and Mrs. w Williams and
Newton c. Bond from North Adams
registered for supper at the Putnam
house last evening.
Remember tomorrow evening at
the Second Congregational church
the illustrated lecture on Dickens as
Recall Him with a Visit to His
Homes and Haunts," by Hon. j. Will
der Fairbank of Boston. Tickets at
h. b. Pattersons and Endress Bros
The Observation-Disclosures game at
Williamstown Saturday will be called
at 23O. Admission is rs cents and
tickets may be secured at Mulligan &
Roche's. This is the first of the big
games at Williams this year and the
sharp rivalry between the two col
leges will spur both teams to their
utmost.
John Denley states that in the heal
ing before the village trustees Tues
day night relative to Chief of Police
Brazell the report of the proceedings
in the Banner got him mixed will
Mr. Bailey. IL was Mr.. and Mrs
Bailey who were there securing tick
cts for the Whitney theatre while
Mr. Denley was there alone.
Edward Donnelly, who has beef
with Mrs. Fisk and Charles Cherry
company during the winter is visit
ing in the village. Later in tn
month he expects to go to Pittsfel,
where local persons interested hav
arranged for a summer theatre wit
entertainments to be furnished by tn
larger portion of the original Cast
Square company.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-09
ARLINGTON
Warning for Special Town Meeting

Warning for Special Town Meeting
The legal voters of the Town of Ar
lington in the County of Bennington
and State of Vermont, are hereby
warned and notified TO meet at a
Special Town Meeting to be held in
the Town Hall in said Arlington. on
Thursday the 10th day of May A. ID.
1912, at two o'clock in the afternoon
for the following purpose:
TO elect a selectman TO fill the
place of Elihu A. Mcdonald, deceas-
ed. for the remainder of his term OF
office, which will expire on the first
Tuesday in March A. d. 1913.
Dated at Arlington in the County
of Bennington and State of Vermont,
this first day of May A. d. 1912
II. c. BENEDICT,
H. L. HURD,
Selectmen of Town of Arlington, VT.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-09
TWO DELEGATIONS
Taft and Roosevelt Supporters Split
in Arkansas

Taft and Roosevelt Supporters Split
in Arkansas
Little Rock. May S.-Two Republi-
can state conventions, one attended
by supporters OF President Taft and
the other by adherents Of Col. Roose-
welt, met yesterday. Each claimed
for itself regularity. Each elected
four delegates at large from Arkan-
sas and instructed them to cast their
votes in the national convention ac-
cording to the sentiments Of the dele
gates attending each convention. Lit
tie direct reference was made In any
way by either convention to the
other.
The Taft and Roosevelt factions
have held separate conventions in
the 5th and 7th congressional dis
tricts, and each selected delegates 1t
seems probable now that there will
be two men selected for every one OF
the remaining ten places in the Ar
kansas delegation. The Taft conven-
ton yesterday adopted a platform
which, besides indorsing President
Taft for denomination and approving
his administration. declared for WON
an suffrage when the women have
all signifed their desire to vote" A
state ticket was nominated. II. l..
Remmell of Little Rock was elected
chairman of the state central com
mittee
The Roosevelt convention instruct
ed its delegates to vote for the for.
mer president so long as his name
is before the convention. perfected a
state organization, nominated state
ticket and adopted platform declar-
ing for laws, making presidential pre-
ference primaries compulsory. j.
A. Conner of Little Rock was elected
state chairman.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-09
SOUTH SALISBURY

Mrs. Charles Hawkins was in Ben
nington Saturday.
Miss Mile Galusha was at home
over the week end.
Rev. and Mrs. George Robbins Of
Albany are guests of their daughter.
Mrs. s. Il. Hawkins.
The young daughters of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. A. Moon were able to be out
Tuesday after an illness.
The parents of Mrs. Lawrence re-
turned home Monday after being
guests at Hotel Lawrence for several
days. Mrs. Lawrence's brother and
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-09

Mrs. Earle Marsh is i'll with the
humps.
]. King has moved to H. n. Shaw's
tenement.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-09

sister are remaining for longer Wis
1t.
Miss Althea Todd, a returned mis-
sionary from India, spoke at the
missionary service held in the church
Sunday morning. Her talk was In
teresting and much enjoyed by those
present.
Fred A. Sickle, Jr., and r. S. Prin-
die left Saturday morning for a fish
ing trip along the Battenkill. They
spent Sunday at the Sickle home
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-09

stead in Sandgate, returning home
Tuesday with rs fine trout.
Mrs. George Moon was rendered
pleasant surprise Saturday, the oc-
casion being her birthday. Those
who called to offer congratulations
were Mrs. Henry Harris, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Moon and family, Miss
Edna Smith and Mr.. and Mrs. Buss
of Bennington. Sickness In the fam
lily of R. A. Moon prevented their
being present.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-09

DelleVe L can Salely
say now that ! am a
we'll woman. | was
reared on a farm and
had all kinds of heavy
work to do which
caused the troubles
that came on me la
ter. For five years
during the Change of
Life | was not able
to lift a pail of wa
ter. | had hemor-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-17

years, was found dead in bed at her
home, 322 Brown street, at $50
o'clock yesterday morning by Thomas
Green. boarder. She had been dead
several hours. ApOplexy is said to
have been the cause of death. Mrs.
Leonard retired at 10 o'clock Tuesday
evening and must have passed away
il her sleep as nothing was known Of
he death until Green awakened He
went to her room to call her and re-
ceived no answer. He then called DR..
Braunlich, who pronounced apoplexy
as the cause OF death. She was born
in Louisa county, Iowa, Aug. 81, 1847
and was married when "a years OF
age. The husband preceded her in
death by 90 years. The survivors are
one daughter. Mrs. Bessie Blake OF
Chicago: two sons, Edward and VII.
liam Albrecht of Davenport; one sis
ter, Mrs. ]. C. Mitchell of Davenport
and four grandchildren.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-17
Following In His Footsteps.

Visitors to China are particularly
struck by the numbers of pairs OF
boots hung in separate wooden cages
IN the archWay of the main west gate
of Hsuanhua, the vaiedictory gifts of
beneficent projects. 1t is an attrac-
tive custom in China to invite de
parting magistrate whose rule has
been popular to leave ii pair OF old
boots for suspension in a prominent
place as a hint to his successor to fol
low in his footsteps. 1t is consider
able honor to be asked to leave these
boots, and the ruled make the request
all the more eagerly because they be-
Eeve in the efficacy of the hint.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-17
MEAT FOR MUSIC.
The Way Haydn's COX" Minust Came
to Get That Title.

The Way Haydn's "ox" Minust Came
to Get That Title.
There is no sensible reason for the
titles attached to many pieces of mu-
sic, some of them even classical Sc
lections. Most generally they are
placed there as an attempt Of some
publisher to boom" his stock and sell
his goods. Then again, some peculiar
titles may have their origin in incl
dents about as important as the fol-
lowing:
Haydn one day received a visit from
a butcher who said that himself and
his daughters were admirers Of
Haydn's music and as the young
woman was soon to be married he
made bold to ask that the composer
write minuet for her wedding Kind
Papa Haydn" consented, and IN a few
days the man of meat obtained his
music. Not long afterwaTd Haydn
was surprised to hear this same min
uet played under his window. On
looking out he saw a band Of must
clans forming a ring around a large
OK. tastefuily decorated with flowers
Soon the butcher came up and pre-
scented the OK 10 Haydn, saying that
for such excellent music he thought
he ought to make the composer a
present Of the best OK in his posses
sion. Ever after this little compost
ton was called the OK" minuet.-w.
Francis Gates in Anecdotes Of Great
Musicians"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-17

The ancieEts held the walnut in high
esteem. Mo-ta!s 2ould and did exist
on acorns, but walaUts were so de-
licious in taste and flavor. so palstable
and nutritious. that they were revered
as food only FOR the gods to dine upon.
Modern investigation and modern Gus
toms have popularized the uses Of the
walnut 10 such an extent that it is
now regarded not only as a luxury, but
a a food OF great nutritive value. A
chemical analysis Of the nut shows
that K IS six times as nutritious as
meat. No vegetable or fruit. with the
possible exception OF the olive. can be
compared with the walnut as Q strength
giving and fat producing food. All
nuts are possessed Of elements Of nu-
triton. bur 'he highest in rank is the
wainut-MaGchestar Guardian.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-17
WATCHES FOR THE BLIND.
They Are Made With Raised Numerals
and Without Crystals.

They Are Made With Raised Numerals
and Without Crystals.
The fingers Of a blind man were
nkimming over the pages of book in
the reading room for the sightless in
the public library when he suddenly
drew a watch from his pocket, opened
the face, closed 1t with a snap and
then placed his book on the table
Its O'Clock. guess I'd better be
going" he said to the librarian, who was
lowering near 10 attend TO the wants
of her readers. The book was replaced
on the shelf, and the blind man arose
aud departed
The blind mans telling time by a
watch impressed visitor, who asked
about It,
You viii find" said the librarian
that most blind persons carry
watches and often consult them. The
watches are OF the hunting case sort
but they have no crystal, and tie nu-
merals are embossed. The blind per-
son opens the case, and by pressing
his fingers lightly on tie face he can
tell the time instantly by the position
of the hands. The watches are espe-
ciaily made for the sight!ess, the
hands being made differently. so they
may he distinguished ut once.
Il have seen blind persons stand
near an electric clock. that strikes once
on the hour. and with watch in hand
wait until the bell rings. AS it does
so they set their own by moving the
minute hand around until it touches
their thumb nail, which is held exact
" at 12."-New York Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-17

noon. She is much improved in
health.
Mr.. and Mrs, Clint Donahoo spent
Monday in Watertown.
Frank Searle was a business caller
in Moline Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. WILDER Donahoo spent
last week at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jude Donahoo. taking charge of
the farm while Mr.. and Mrs. Donahoo
attended the state fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Long OF Mo-
line are visiting relatives in this COM
munity while Mr.. Long has his vaca.
ton.
Miss Mary Schafer spent a few
days in Moline last week, returning
home Friday evening.
Saturday, Oct. Il, the neighbor,
and relatives of Mr.. and Mrs. Shell
! don Walker, to the number of abou
/ 40, walked in on them and gave then
complete surprise. All came Will
| we'll filed baskets and a sumptuou
dinner was served and a very pleas
ant time was spent Before takins
their departure for home at set of sill
yer knives and forks and a silve
meat fork were presented to them a
a token OF remembrance Mr.. an
Mrs. Walker will move to their ney
home near Lake Arthur, New Mexico
the first of November.
Last Sabbath was rally day q
Yuma NJ. E. church. The followin
pupils were promoted to highe
classes, those OF the beginners Gas
being Marian Taulbee. Alma Smitl
Frank Wake and Lloyd Walthen; pr
mary, Louis E. Taulbee, Emily Cowle
and Maud Miller; intermediate, Rut
Wainwright, Lila Wainwright Viva
Nicholson, Adel,a Wainwright, VIC
Seams and DOYLE Wake; junior d
partment, Verna Mumma, Viola Ec
! strom, Eva May Taulbee and Haz
Wainwright At the close of the pr
gram Rev. Ward Smith gave an a
dress to the school.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-17
An Economic Suggestion.

Gladys-Tommy Tightwad is the
meanest man I've ever encountered
Gwendolyn - What has he done?
Gladys-He's engaged to lilly Tilton.
you know. 1t appears that he picked
up a ring at a bargain sale and had
the nerve to offer 1t as an engagement
ring. 1t was much too small for her
finger What do you suppose he sug-
gested? Gwendolyn-What? Gladys
That she diet until she could get it
na.-Detroit Free Press.