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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09

suspense was intolerable. Suddenly
out of the silence sounded long.
drawn whistle. Three times 1t was
repeated. The horse-thief leaped to
his feet.
"Neighbor. that means mol" no
cried.
The moon was rising now, and by
its light the Judge saw Q number OF
horsemen appear on the edge Of tho
woods. They entered the clearing,
picking their way among the stumps
without haste or confusion. When
quite close, five Of the band dis
mounted; the rest continued on about
the Jail or cantered OF toward the
road.
Look out inside, there" cried q
voice, and log was dashed against
the door; once-twice-it rose and
fell on the clapboards, and under
those mighty thuds grew up . wide
gap through which the moonlight
streamed splendidly. The horse-thtef
stepped between the dangling cleats
and vanished.
The Judge tossed away the stool.
He understood now. With conf
dent, not to say jaunty step. the Judge
emerged from the jail.
your servant gentlemen!" he
said, lifting his hat.
''Git!" said one Of the men brief
ly. and the judge moved nimbly away
toward the woods.
Now to find Solomon and the boy,
and then to put the miles between
himself and -Pleasantvtlle with all
diligence. As he thought THIS. almost
at his elbow Maha6y and Hannibal
rose from behind = faiise log. The
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09
sounded Like . Threat.

I'm going to ride at the country"
said Frenchman. whose English was
not very perfect, to a friend in town.
"You should say ride In the country
remarked the friend. "Oh! yes-very
GOOD" responded the Frenchman. "and
when come back will knock IN
your door,"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09

five room house and two acres in Dill
lon, Iowa. to trade for city residence
good house and lot to trade FOR horses
and COW. Allard 4 Moon.
For SaIe-Thoroughly modern and
complete in every detail, nine-room
residence, 200 North Center street. Full
lot. large barn. cement walks and paw
ing paid. Price reasonable and terms
X desired. e. -. Hamilton, The Fair.
For Sale-My home, al North First
street. Seven large rooms. large clos
cts. bathroom, pantry. vestibule and
sleeping porch, Hardwood floors thru
out splendid fireplace. built-in side
board and book cases: hot water, near
ly new furnace. fine basement, all IN
best repair. Newly built garage equip
ped with electric lights and heat.
Phone 304, Mrs. c. A. Eadie.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09

The "ChilTs Welfare" movement has
challenged the attention Of thoughtful
people everywhere. Mothers are natur-
al supporters. and will find in Foiey's
Honey and Tar Compound a most val
liable aid. Coughs and colds that un-
checked lead to Group. bronchitis and
pneumonia yield quickly to the healing
and soothing qualities of Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound. Mcbride q VIII
Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09
How Cold Cause, Kidney oissase

Partly by driving blood from the
surface and congesting the kidneys.
and partly by throwing too much work
upon them. Foley Kidney PMS
strengthen the kidneys. give tone TO
the urinary organs and restore the
normal action OF the bladder. They
are tonic in action. quick In results.
Try them. Mcbride & VIII Drug Com
pany.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09
Old Builder. Used Concrete.

A strange discovery lately made IN
the walls of the old palace OF the
Louvre shows that reinforced con-
crete was by no means unknown IN
Paris as far back as the sixteenth
century, when the rebuilding Of the
Louvre was undertaken by that indus.
trious builder, Francis I.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09
SUGAR From Palms.

Sugar Of a superior quality 10 be-
ing extracted from the sap OF the ripa-
palm Of the Philippines, and. II an In
dustry should he developed. may add
considerably to the worlds supply.
Hitherto an alcoholic beverage has
been made from the sap.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09
e.ek.oh. Almost Unbs arabI.

Ia an almost certain result of kidney
trouble. D. Toomey. 500 E. Olive ST.,
Bloomington. Ill, says: II suffered
with, backache and pains In my kid
neys which were almost unbearable. l
gave Foley Kidney Pills a good trial,
and they did wonders for me. Today
can do q hard days work and not feet
the effects" Mcbride & Will Drug
Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09

TO CURE A COLD m ONE oAY .
Take LAXATIVE BROAO ouinino
Tablets. Druggists refund money =
1t falls to cure. r. w. GROVES sig
nature II on each box. 3Sc.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09
Unrsasonabls Request.

"Comc now. Hemma." says the
whitechapel bridegroom. you're goin
to sly obey when you comes to 4
in tn sarvice. amt your" "Wot, mc?~
cries the bride. Me s'y obey 70
you! Why. blime me. Emery. you
amt arr mo size!"-Clevcland PlaiS
Dealer.
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WANTED.
POUND
LOST
WISCONSIN, LAND.

For SaIs-Choice farms In POLK
county. the banner dairy region OF
Wisconsin. Send for list of 100 farm
bargains. Ray Towers. st. Croix FATS.
Wis. box l05.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09

Originator q Taxes.
About twenty-five hundred years ago
the first taxes were levied on the Athe-
MAN people by the legislator Scion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09
CANADA LANDS.

Canadian free homesteads. Send 100
for synopsis OF land regulations ana
particulars regarding the $1,000 prize
wheat district OF America. 8. Ward
Company. Warman, Sask.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09

lsAd Of Fio~~srine Piants.
New South Wales 10 said to c0ntat1
more kinds OF towering plants than
all Europe.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09
BUSINESS CHANCE.

Wantsd-Men to sell seeds to farm
ers and ornamental stock in towns. APP
ply at once. Herrick Seed Company,
Rochester, N. Y.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09

Truthworthy Men or women wanted
al local representatives Of responsible
manufacturer. High class merchandise
and clean selling methods. 312 per
week guaranteed on easy conditions,
with possibility Of $50 and advance.
Experience not necessary. Manufac-
turer, Box 27S. Philadelphia.
Bio Money for You writing words or
music for successful songs. It's easy!
Free booklet tells how. Dugdale Com
pany, Dept. $40, Washington, D. C.
Wantsd-Local representative. No
canvassing or soliciting required. Good
income assured. Address National Co
Operative Realty Company, v 999 Mar
den building, Washington. d. c.
enstrator-Refined lady or gen
:tlcnaan OF good appearance ~ demon
.strat0t. Tor large Iowa manufactured
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09

oamo eoAl.
Haste and Waste are always travel.
ing n the sane eeoe1al direction.
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LOST
TO TRADE.
MISCELLANEOUS.

Four Silk Knit reversible neckties,
all colors, s1.15 postpaid. Satisfaction
guaranteed: sample ties CSC. Twenty
quality postcards. birthday greetings,
Easter cards for loo. Dept. A, Elmer
son Supply Company. Minneapolis.
MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09
WANTED, SALESMAN.

Wanted-Salesmen Of ability and
neat appearance to call on all mer-
chants in their territory. Elegant side
line, convenient to carry. Good COM
missions. prompt remittances. Belmont
Mfg. Company. Cincinnati, o.
Wanted-Salesman. Earn $3.50 per
month, sell dealers highly advertised
article exclusively or side line. No
samples to carry. Imperial Company.
st. Lohis, Mo.
Statesmen establish a business Of
your own without capital. Our original
plan of selling groceries by sample to
farmers, stockmen. restaurants. board
ing houses and other large consumers,
enables energetic statesmen to establish
quickly permanent business of their
own yielding splendid income. Com
mission advanced. Semi-monthly set
Elements Goods sold subject to trial.
Experience not essential. Write for
particulars today giving references.
John Sexton & Co, wholesale grocers,
Lake and Franklin STREETS Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09

For saie-Farm lands in Hubbard
county. Minnesota. township las. range
33. choice farm lands mixed hard wood
timber. on railroad. some of It one-half
mile from town. good wagon roads
From 40 acres. to quarter section.
Price from 312 to $50 per acre. Small
cash payment, and balance to suit. at
8 per cent annum. Deal direct with
owner. Charles l.. Riess. $50 East
Seventeenth street Minneapolis, Nina
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09

Yankee motioned for silence and
pointed west.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09

Southwest Iowa Is a fertile held for
tho man with anything to sell that
has merit. It is thickly populated ana
prosperous. Seventy-fve thousand peo.
pie in southwest Iowa read the daily
Nonpareil. 1t Is the great want ad
medium Of this section. It Is known
far and wide as . producer Of results.
II you have land or anything else 70
sell or trade, get in touch with south.
west Iowa thru the Nonpareil. Write
for our special offer. Ncnpareil. Coun.
eli Bluffs, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09

Experience unnecessary. Liberal pay.
Steady employment. Adv. Dept. Cen
trail Mfg. Company, Iowa City, Iowa
Get Your Share of the tremendous
profits being made by agents with our
newest proposition. Central Supply
Company, 264o Lawton avenue. ST
Louis. Mo.
S25 Daily selling our necessities to
automobile owners, drivers and garage
men. Permanent position; also repeat
orders. Harmount Merchandising Com
pany, 3l4 East Twelfth street Des
Moines. Iowa.
Become . Dstectve-Earn $3.50 to
$500 per month, travelling over the
world. Send stamp for particular.
Write Frederick Wagner, l243 Lex
ington avenue, New York.
Earn $50 Weokiy taking orders for
cut rate groceries. Outfit free. Stand
ard Mercantile Company. Hippodrome
Building, Cleveland, o.
Men 81 an hour for your spare time.
Nothnk to sell Work done at home
Particulars &C stamps. Trust Supply
Company. chtcaG"
Sell Underwear, hosiery and neck
ties direct from factory to wearer. Per-
manent business, liberal terms, big
profits Every article guaranteed
Write for spring and summer catalog.
Steadfast Mills, Dept. 4, Cohoes, n. Y.
Don't Work for Others. Start mail
order business at home. I made $500
last year Let me tell you how. In
structive booklet free. VOORHEES,. Desk
371, Omaha Neb
: Money Proposition. Do you want
to own mail order business, be in
dependent, your own boss? Would you
manage an agency for me in Your vi
cinity OF elsewhere? All printed matter
furnished for nneha!f the profits.
Write for particulars. Hazen y. Hor-
ton. Desk 315, Tekonsha. Mich.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09

Fault Of Crest Many.
The chief Of all abuses IL to imagine
chat we are the center of the univassA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09

Wantcd-Men to learn barber trade.
An army of our graduates running
shops depending upon us for BARRIERS.
Many jobs waiting. Can't he had else
where. Write today. Moler Barber
College, Chicago, Ill.
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ron GALE
FoR RENr-
70 EXCHANGE
WANTED.

Wanted-To rent, 5 or 6-room house
by April Is or May 1. Address RI
care this office.
Wantsd-I must have more houses
to rent and sell; am listing properties
for sale, and exchange, and have now
four cash buyers. for city. and three for
farms. 800 acres fine Saskatchewan
wheat land for southern Iowa land. w.
B. Louthan, over stove store.
Wanted-Position by experienced
man in retail implement house. where
ability and industry are appreciated.
Competent to expert on all kinds Of
farm machinery. Address So. care
this office.
Wanted - Sewing by responsible
party, satisfaction guaranteed; also
two respectable lady roomers. I'll
West Boone.
Wanted-Work. on farm by expert
enced farm hand. Call at 6l2 West
Nevada street
Wanted-House cleaning by day or
week; wages reasonable. .aaIios:; rs,
care this office.
"1nISO-SSIlcS W 10 u. ssiAS eA'A
kinds of tealEing Phone 37i green
Wanted-Carpenter work. expert
enced man. small repair jobs, will work
in country. Phone 1920 green.
Wantod-General teaming. Call 1121
White.
Neutrality-suspicious. 10 know that the
services OF the visiting nurse employed
+. the Visiting Nurses Association are
to be had at what patients are able
and willing to pay or without pay. by
chose in straitened circumstances
Telephone Anna Collins. eco red; resi-
dence. i1iA North Center: or to gu
perintendent Of nurse. 1890 yellow.
Wanted-Let your wants he known
Carts Employment Agency. Phone
$50.
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For Sale Of Trade-Good farms in
the Red River valley: will exchange for
Iowa and Illinois land. I can match
any deal. Let me hear what you have
and want. J. L. Thong son. Crookston,
MINI.
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------------------
HELP WANTED-MALE.

Wanted-High class man to sell
trees. shrubs, roses. vines. berry
bushes, bulbs, etc. Good wages. Perr1a
nent Exclusive territory. Brown
Brothers Nurseries, Rochester. y. Y.
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FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,

FOR MISCELLANEOUS,
Fer saIe-s12 egg incubator nearly
new. in Grst class condition. Cheap for
cash j. c. Stull, sol Yves. Boone.
Phone 6i3 green.
For SaIe-2O bushels of each. clover
and timothy seed, home grown: very
choice. a. ]. Zanks, Montour, Iowa.
For SaIe-Two 1911 Ford roadsters
good condition. Will be sold cheap. b.
H bach. Eldora. Iowa"
For SaIe-One second hand twenty
inches by ten feet Reed lathe complete.
With plain rest. friction head. tail stock,
hex turret on bed. holes in turret two
inches diameter. This lathe has had very
little use ard is practically as good as
new Can be seen any time at our
plant The Fisher Governor Company.
For Sa!o or Trads-New Avery en-
CINE, % horse power. under mounted.
been used sixty days; cash. or will
trade FOR mules or horses; also new IA
barrel water tank. Phone G44 white.
or write John Herbert, 1c3 South Sec
ond street.
For saIe-Timothy seed home grown
1911. recleaned aud tested. j. II.
Hoover, Steamboat Rock. Iowa.
For Sale or R.nt-Two- chair barber
shop. Address vi" care T,-R,
For Sale or Trade-s2. 900 car. run 8
months, for good vacant lot. Address
RI.
For Saic-Edison photograph. very
For SaIe-My barn. II. w. Shove.
4Oo North Fourth street.
For Sale or Trade-Meat market
and slaughter house in a good town OF
1000, on Rock Island railroad. War
rem Collins. Alden. Io"a.
For Sale-slo,00O life insurance: age
IS years; $3.50 for $1,000 annually.
Other ages in proportion. Let us cav
ry your risk if you owe $1,000 or more.
See Mccormack. Hopkins block. by ap-
pointment.
For Sale-We have the largest stock
Of Rega! and Maytag Mason repair
west Of the factory. Mail orders vii
receive prompt attention. Marshall
Auto Company.
For sale-New and secondhand
cnrom and pocket-hilliard tables. AMI
bowling alleys and accessories: bar dx-
tures Of all kinds; easy payments. The
Brunswic Bake Collander Company
Il3 Walnut street. Des Moine>. Iowa.
FOR sALE-ciTY PROPERTY
For SaIe-Two good modern houses.
In In fro
400 East State.
For Sale-My home, SOs Summit
street Address 914 Franklin avenue
Des Moines. Iowa.
For sals-Six room residence at a
bargain. o. p. Hayes, 226 Arson street.
For Sale-Strictly modern house.
seven rooms and bath. 200 South
Seventh street.
For saie-My residence at corner of
First and Grant streets. Mrs. r. w.
Mcbride.
For Sale Seven room house, full
lot. paved street; cheap IL sold before
April /. Half cash. j. Bartlett SIT
North Third street
Fer SaIs--Nine room house. modern
at s05 West Summit. Will trade for
vacant lots. or small property. w. e.
DERRICK phone 1110 yellow.
For Sale-$5O0 cash and 5000 per-
year at per cent buys an eight room
house on East Main street, close to car
line; a fine modern cottage on North
Center, and one ION North Fourth
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09
TO EXCHANGE.

To Exchange-My equity In 800 acres
near Murdo. s. D.. for store building.
Address HIS. care Times Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09

Wanted-To rent, or Groom house
by April 10 or May I. Address Rs
care this office.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09

Old Carpets Mads Into Russ-Hep-
ner Rug Works. Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Write for booklet Do this Immediately.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09

Become 4 Dstective-Earn $3.50 to
$500 per month, travelling over the
world. Send stamp for particular.
Write Frederick Wagner, l243 Lex
ingtOn avenue New YORK.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09
BANcRoFT's SPECIAL MIxTUREa

Popular flower seeds always prove
satisfactory to critical buyers. For 30
cents and names and addresses OF }
friends who love flowers we will send
one packet each. special mixture dwarf
and tall nasturtiums. dwarf and tall
asters. sweet peas and pansies. II
bought separate would cost 90 cents.
You- .nnn"v hack II not satisfactory.
Send for catalog OF beautiful flowers.
Joseph Bancroft g. Sons. Cedar Falls.
Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09
IOWA Ian DS.

For SaIe-A few goods farms in
Howard and Mitchell counties, Iowa.
Prices right w q. r Oleson. Bailey.
Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09

Experience unnecessary. Liberal pay.
Steady employment. Adv. Dept. Cen
trail Mfg. Company, Iowa City, Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09
MINNESOTA LAND.

For Exchanss-1e0 acres Mower
county, Minnesota. flve miles from
three towns. Want $1,000 house. Box
1902. Marshailtown, Iowa.
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HELP WANTED-rEMALE.

HEIS WAN 6O-T E"SNGG.
Wanted-Girl to cock and do light
housework; small family. Advise age.
experience. salary. c. Fl. Draper.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. dining room
girl Steady job and coed pay. Pill
grim Hotel.
Wanted-Girl to strip tobacco in ci-
gar factory. Apply at factory 100
North Fifth street.
Wantcd-DishwaShe at Robb's res
taurant.
Lades-Good pay copying addresses
at home; particulars &c stamps Hori-
con Agency. Chicago.
Ladies Make Supporters; So per
100; no canvassing; material furnished.
Stamped envelope for particulars. Wa
bash Supply Company. Desk -, Chi
cago
Woman to represent us in your town;
goods shat every woman needs. Elk
perience not necessary. Aimes Mig.
Company, 1888 Chestnut street, Phila-
delphia, Pa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09

Wanted Sewing by responsible
party, satisfaction guaranteed; also
two respectable lady roomers. I'll
West Boone
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09

Wanted-Work' on farm by expert
enced farm hand. Call at 6l2 West
Nevada street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09

For Sals-Eggs for Matching, from
two pens OF fine r. c. Reds. 81 per Is.
Good cockerels $3.50 each Merritt
Mcmahon. AIS North Fourth street.
Send for circular
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09

Wantsd-House cleaning by day or
week; wages reasonable. address; &,
care this office.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09

Earn $40 WeokIy taking orders for
cut rate groceries Outfit free. Stand
ard Mercantile Company. Hippodrome
Building, Cleveland, Q.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09

Get Your Share OF the tremendous
profits being made by agents with our
newest proposition. Central Supply
Company, 2645 Lawton avenue. ST
Louis, Mo.
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Classified Advertisements
cn ,<, o.n rc 40

ONE CENT PER WORD EACH INSERyioN-No Ao REG
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09

For Sale-$5O0 cash and 5000 per-
year at per cent buys an eight room
house on East Main street, close to car
line; a fine modern cottage on North
Center, and one ION North Fourth
street. good seven room house on
North Second with barn. We have o
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09

Wantod-General teaming. Call 1921
White.
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(To Be Continued.j
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09

Men 81 an hour for your spare time.
Nothink to sell Work done at home
Particulars &C stamps Trust Supply
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09
sTocKERs AND FEEDERS.

Anyone wanting to buy stockers and
feeders from GOO to 1850 pounds. write
w Il. Griffith. hox asa. Ottumwa. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-09

Laeies-Good pay copying addresses
at home; particulars &c stamps Hori-
con Agency, Chicago.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-02-28

c. Bilby home, bold as brass, and
twice as lifelike. Calvin was
shown into the drawing room"
and after Anna had changed her
dress, and put powder on her
nose, and asked her maid if she
was all right, she came down.
stairs to see him.
why" said Anna, "what will
Poppa say if he finds you here
Calvin"
81 could tell you what he'd
say" said Calvin, "only mother
brought me up not to swear in
the presence of ladies and the
habit has stuck with me-say,
Anna, let's get married"
"Why, Calvin said Anna, pre-
pairing to pull the This is so sud
den' gag.
mix, Anna" said Calvin, 1--WE
haven't got time to go through
the regular performance. Gotta
get back to New York and make
a sale before tomorrow night
sure. Let's cut out the second
and third acts, and proceed with
the male as it were"
Anna said Calvin was flippant,
and just to prove that he wasn't,
Calvin kissed her-oh, about
that many times land every
thing was all right, and Anna
went upstairs, and packed a suit
case.
Fifteen minutes after the train
that carried Calvin and Anna
pulled out of the Cameron depot
for Wheeling, w. Va. c. Billy
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-02-28

on your blessing, Yours loving
ly, Anna Regina
c. Bilby danced up. and down,
and used language that would
have made a teamster draw,
breath in sheer admiration, and
bawled out the servants, and
cursed the day he was born, and
otherwise behaved the way ''aris- =
tocrats" do when somebody steps
on their aristocratic toes.
Then he ordered the fastest
automobile in the garage, found
out what train Anna Calvin had
boarded, and started off in pur-
suit.
C. Bilby, after one of the
worst automobile rides he ever
had thought possible, reached
Wheeling GA miles from Cams
eron), just in time to be told that
his daughter and young Rocker
had taken the Pittsburgh train
five minutes before.
Did C. Bilby give up? No SIR
C. Bilby did not. c. Bilby got,
more gasoline, and told his chauf-z
feur he'd have hi mhanged, drawn
and quartered unless he beat the
Pittsburgh express to Pittsburgh.
At Pittsburgh, c. Billy reach
ed the Union station just in time
to have rude and unfeeling
trainman slam the platform gate
in his face, while Anna waved
her handkerchief to him from the
l.