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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
Executors Notice.

Estate of Valentine Schmidt, deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executrix of the last will and
testament of Valentine Schmitt, late of
the county of Rock Island state of ILL.,
nois, deceaSed hereby gives notice that
she will appear before the Hon. Benja-
MIN Bell, judge of the probate court of
Rock Island county, at the probate
court room, in the city of Rock Island.
at the January term, on the first Mon
persons having claims against said es-
tate are notified and requested to at
tend for the purpose OF having the same
adjusted. Ali persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate
payment to the undersigned
Dated goth day of October, A D.
1912. AUGUSTA SCHMITT,
EXecutrix
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
Notice II Final Settlement.

Public notice is hereby given that the
undersigned. Elizabeth c. Schmitt, ad
ministratrix of the estate of Edmund
Murphy. deceased, has this day fled her
the probate court of Rock Island coun-
ty, and hearing on said report has beer
set for December. 1912, at o'clock q
m. at which time persons interested
may appear and make objections there.
to, and II no objections are filed. said
report will be approved at that time
and the undersigned will ask for ar
order of distribution, and will also ash
to be discharged.
Rock Island. Ill. Nov. IL, 1919
MRS. ELIZABETH c. SCHMITT,
Administrators
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
Argus Branch Offices

For the accommodation Of its patrons
In various parts of the city, The Argus
has established q system OF branch Of
nces. where subscriptions and want ad-
vertising may be received and any in
formation left that may pertain TO any
department Of the paper, news or busi-
mesa II 10 also planned TO have at each
of these branch of1ces every evening a
supply of copies OF The Argus OF the
day so that any subscriber who may
have failed under any circumstances TO
receive his paper. will be supplied free
Of charge.
The Argus chain OF branch ofices
includes the following:
J. ]. Ripp's notion store. 45S Fifth
H. Z. Rowss pharmacy. ais Four
tenth avenue.
Riess drug store. Twenty-seventh
street. Seventh avenue.
Ullemeyer's drug store. Eleventh ave-
nue.. Fifteenth street
George W. Mlllhouse, confectionery
sos Fourth avenue.
Mrs. London's notion store. Seventh
street. Fourteenth avenue.
Heimbeck's pharmacy. s22 Third ave-
nue..
sengers grocery. s25 Eleventh
street
Robert drug store. Thirtisth street
and Fifth avenue
College pharmacy. Seventh avenue
ana Thirty eighth street
Olson grocery, Thirteenth avenue and
Thirtieth street
Steiner drug store, corner Fifth ave.
nue. ana Twenty-third street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
LEGAL.
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Notice of Final Settlement.
Estate OF John Nelson. deceased.

Estate OF John Nelson. deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, Magnus Peterson, has this
day filed his final report and settlement
as such in the probate court of Rock
Island county, and hearing on said re-
port has been set for December 8, 1912,
at 8 o'clock a. m, at which time per-
sons interested may appear and make
objections thereto and If no objections
are filed. said report will be approved
at that time, and the undersigned will
ask for an order OF distribution, and
will also ask to be discharged.
Rock Island, Ill, Nov. IL, 1912.
MAGNUS PETERSON, Executor.
Jackson. Hurst & Stafford, attorneys
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
Execusor,s Notice.
Estate Of Fred G. Gan. deceased

Estate Of Fred @. Gall deceesed
The undersigned having been APP
pointed executrix of the last will and
testament of Fred @. Gall. late of the
county of Rock Island. state of Illinois.
deceased. hereby gives notice that she
will appear before the Hon. Benjamin
Bell. Judge Of the probate court Of Rock
Island county, at the probate court
room. in the city of Rock Island, at the
April term. on the first Monday in April
next al which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified
and requested TO attend for the purpose
OF having the same adjusted All per-
sons indebted TO said estate are request
ed 10 make immediate payment TO the
undersigned
Dated this 18th day Of November. A
D. 1914 LOUISA GALL
Executrix
1 Jackson. Hurst 4 Stafford. attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
Legal Notice.

Fred w. Potter, Superintendent of
Insurance OF the State of Illinois
Northern Life Insurance Company of
Illinois
Public notice II hereby given OF an
Sangamon county, at the November
term, directing that all claims against
the receiver in the above entitled cause,
vening petition, on or before the first
day OF March. A. d. 1919, and that the
ADriI a. %. ISIS BY proper and sum n
Client answer, designate what claims
the receiver desires to contest; that all
such contested claims are hereby refer
red to the master in chancery for the pur-
pose of taking evidence, reporting his
findings OF the facts thereupon 10 the
court
Springfield, Ill, Nov Is, 1912
SANGAMOE LOAN & TRUST CO,
Receiver for the Northern Life Insur-
ance Company OF Illinois
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
LEGAL.
Executor,s Notice.
, Of John II. zoilner. deceased.

Estate of John II. zoliner. deceased
The undersigned having been APP
pointed executrix OF the last will and
testament of John H Zollner. late OF
the county OF Rock Island, state of ILL.,
uois deceased. hereby gives notice that
she viii appear before the Hon. Benz
Jamin Bell Judge OF the probate court
court room. IN the city OF Rock Island,
at the December. 1912. term. on the
frat Monday In December next at which
time ali persons having claims against
raid estate are notified and requested to
attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted All persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment 10 the Undersigned
Dated 18th day OF October, A D. ls1l
MARY ZOLLNER, Executrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
AGENCY OPPORTUNITY.

NEW AUTOMOBILE TIREPneumAtic.
cannot rim-cut. won't blow out. prac-
ticaliy puncture-prooE A proven high
grade pneumatic rubber tire which
eliminates tire tro', \ has been in
vented: already ~ "a as standard
equipment by som iing mAnufac-
turers OF gasoline and electric cars.
To an aggressive man or firm Of a.
nancial responsibility. will give ex-
elusive agency for Rock Island and
vicinity. Address Director" 3e7 Mon
roe building, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
MULTIPLE ELECTRoLYMa.

ELECTRoLYsIs-su perfiu-
ous hairs on face and arms perma-
nentiy removed with one go six
needles; four to six hours work In
one with six needless Address Miss
A IL Kittrfdge, Flat !. Argyle Flats.
Brady street Davenport Old phone
Sl3A
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20

81 believe there's good people IN all
denominations" Mrs. Lapsling said,
but as for myself. always 60 to one
Of the orchard OK churches."-Chicago
Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
CARD or THANKS.

WE DESIRE TO express our heartfelt
appreciation to friends and neighbors
and 20 all who in any way assisted
Us during our recent bereavement.
the death OF our infant son. Eugene
Lester. John r. lawson and wife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
CLAIRyoYANT AND PIANIST.

MADAM SOREKAA can be consulted
on all affairs of life. She tells color
of eyes and hair of your future hus-
band and gives names. Call and con-
suit her; a. m. to 10 p. m, daily and
Sunday. 419 West Third, just east
of Turner hall, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDEas.
john WouE & Co,
CONTRACTORS AND

Manufacturers OF Sash. Doors, Blinds
and Stairs Interior finish CT all kinda
Hardwood Veneer Florring and deal
srs In GlasA all and 32s Eighteenth
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
CLAIRvoYANT.

EGYPTIAN FORTUNE TELLER-Tells
past present ana future: gives ad-
vice on AL love and business Affairs;
satisfaction guaranteed; si7 Harrison
street Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
COLLECTIONS.

COLLECTIONS NADE-Hard accounts
walker, lawyer. al Peoples bank
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
DREsSMAKING AND TAILORING
SCHOOL

LEARN Practical Dressmaking and
Ladies Tailoring and be independent
and sslf-supporttng. We teach you
TO cut At. design and make your
gown from your own materials. Po-
sitions furnished when competent, IL
desired q. H Grabbs. Ladies' Tailor
and Dressmaker South Putnam butl1-
ing. Davenport Phone North 1sa
Established 1904.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
ABSTRACTS OF TITLE

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ABSTRACTS OF title prepared or con-
tate IN the county. Prompt and ac-
curate service At reasonable rates
Rock Island Title d Abstract COM
pany: J. }. Ingram president; W. J.
Sweeney. secretary: 200-20S. second
noor. Peoples National bank build
ing. Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
LODGE DIRECTORY.
~0~
MRnoAfc.

RIO LODGE NO. 81. A. F. s A. NJ
"A Meets in stated communication
~ the FIRST Thursday Of each
w month at 1880 p. m. Special
Nov. 81, at $3.50 p. m, for work on NJ
NJ degree Supper at $50 at y. M.
Past Masters night. BY order OF Carl
ton q. Taylor, W. NJ; William b. Pet
tit secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
EXPRESS AND STORAGE.

RELIABLE STORAGE-On first floor;
wagon covers, etc. Tents for rent;
also manufacturer of awnings, tents.
Roessler & Co.. 500 Fifteenth street.
PIANO STORAGE, with heat in winter;
entire second floor of our store build
ing, devoted to storing of pianos: no
dampness or cold to creek the var
nish. Best place in the tri-cttieS.
Bowlby Music store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
MIsCELLANEoUA.

IF ToU WANT TO buy. sell trade or
rent anything, engage help or secure
a situation. the Man and Journal 10
the only paper In Moline that can do
a. for you Mail and Journal wants
are popular. and Mail and Journal
wants bring results One-han cent
per word e the price to all alike.
cash Ia advance: two-eent stamps win
do. Evening and Saturday Mall and
Journal. Moline. Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
POULTRY.

FREE A trial package of Conkey's
Laying Tonic and 50-cent poultry
book If you bring this ad to Ovation
ma Flour & Feed company. 2010 Third
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
GASOLINE TANKS AND PUMPS.

BOwSER underground outfits from $40
and up 100000 in use). F. N. King.
land, Ill. Phone west 2oa1. ~ e.
agent, l5l1h Third avenue, Rock Is
Bury your gasoline: It's safer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
Observation-Disclosures.

JACKSON. HURST a. STAFFORp-At-
torneys-at-law. once in Rock Island
National bank building.
sEARLE d MARSHALL - lawyers
Money TO loan on good real estate
security. Rooms, 30Z and 500 Safety
building. Rock Island. Ill
WILLIAM II. WALKER - Attorney;
general law business; corporation
probate and real estate law; al Peo-
pies bank building. Phone west s49.
WALKER. INGRAM q SWEENEY-At-
Iorneys and counselors at law. Money
10 loan Oh real estate Rooms 200-
2OS. Peoples National bank building.
AeENIRY d AcESIRY-Attorneys at
law. Loan money on good security;
make collections. References. Mitch
ell & Lynde. bankers Once. Mitchell
& Lynde building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
FOR sALE-Crry PROPERTY.

FOR sALE1One of the finest pieces
| residence property in the city; a greS
| sacrifice. Reidy Bros
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
FOR RENT-RooMA

FOR RENT-Modern furnished room a
140Oh Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
FLORIsTA.

HENRY GAETHJE - Proprietor Chip
piannock nursery Cut flowers and
designs of all kinds. City store. 1907
second avenue. Phone lilo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
CHIROPRACTIC,

SPINAL ADJUST
MENTS given in your home. private
by expert adjuster. Address p. .,
Box 435. Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
F.oR RENT-HousnA.

FOR RENT-Modern nine-room house
at s0i Third avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20

FOR SALE - New modern six-roon
house at 1413 Forty-first street
cheap II taken at once
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20

FOR RENT-Light housekeeping rooms
2l7 Sixteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20

LOST-A liberal reward for the return
OF the papers that were stolen Oct
l6, lsl2 from the residence OF Hans
Schroeder. s2A Tw' ntieth street
LOST-Ths party who picked up a nun
at Illinois theatre saturday afternoon
will please return TO 521 Thirty
eighth street and receive reward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20

FOR sALE-Sman property, 1901 Thir
ty-fourth street Inquire c. Boynton
Thirty-fourth street and Ftfteentl
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20

FOR sALELSix-room cottage and tw,
lots, with fruit; owner leaving city
Apply to U. G. Simpson. 1o15 Thir-
teenth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-20
ron RENT-FLAra
LOST AND WOUND.

LOST-Three-5 Joint split bamboo fishing
rod. in lower end OF town. Return TO
Hotel Harms and receive reward OF
two dollars.
The Red Cloud chief., 1912-09-12

side it's symmetrical peak ia upheld
by two tremendous walls Of rock,
cleft by a great gully. The western
wall. known as the Church Door"
has been occasionally unlocked"
but there is no record of the Eastern
Buttress having been climbed from
the foot.
The Cairngorms have long been q
favorite resort of Scottish climbers.
In 1889 club was formed. which
had for its object the encouragement
of mountaineering. with special ref
erence to this group, and. in the
same year the Scottish Mountaineer-
ing club was founded Ito encourage
mountaineering in Scotland. in win
ter as we'll as in summer" Braemar
is a convenient center for excursions
to the Cairngorms. under which name
are usually included Cairngorm. Ben
Macdhui, Braeriach and Cairntoul,
sometimes even Beinn.a.Bhuird and
Benavon. Ben Macdhui, the monarch
Of the group, and the second highest
mountain in Britain, stands apart
from the everyday world in mys-
terious grandeur. its huge precipices.
deep chasms, waterfalls of unknown
height, and fields OF eternal snow
forming prospect at once magnifi.
cent and awe-inspiring.
The Red Cloud chief., 1912-09-12
West NO Place for Consumption.


Physicians In all Of the eastern
states will be asked by the National
Association for the Study and Pre-
vcntion OF tuberculosis to stop send.
ing consumptives In the last stages OF
tuberculosis and without sufficient
funds to the southwestern part OF the
United States in search Of health.
While 1t is impossible to tell accu'
rately how many consumptives there
are at present living In the states oil
Colorado, New Mexico. Arizona, south.
ern California, and western Texas, II
is probable that no less than ten per
cent Of the 100000 people In this
territory have tuberculosis them
selves, or have come to the west be-
cause some member Of their family
have had 1t. Every year, the health
authorities estimate, not less than TO-
600 consumptives. hopelessly diseased,
come west to die. For these cases,
the climate of this section OF the coun'
try can do nothing, and they are com
PEELED to die In strange surroundings
and friends. The National Association
points out further that from so to &C
per cent. Of these advanced cases are
too poor TO provide the proper neces
saries Of life, and they are either
starved to death. or compelled to ac
cept the meager charity which this
part Of the country affords.
The Red Cloud chief., 1912-09-12
ROCK CLIMBING IN SCOTLAND
Ben Macdhui, King OF Cairnoorms
Group Of Peaks, and Some
Others.

Glencoe, Scotland.--It is sometimes
forgotten that the mountaineer can
find some excellent places for the ex.
ercise of his powers in this country.
A contributor to the Peoples Friend
points out that the wild region round
the pass Of Glencoe. in Argyllshire.
affords some Of the best rock.climb.
ing In Great Britain. The approach
Is through the grim recesses Of
Glenfalloch, and onwards by Tyn.
drum and Bridge Of Orchy. On the
left, looking up the pass. the long
ridge Of Aonach 'Eagach cuts the
skyline with its jagged outline, while
on the opposite side rise the majestic
rocky bastions Of the "'Three Sisters" !"
The latter is the highest mountain
In Argyllshire, and on the Glencoe
The Red Cloud chief., 1912-09-12
NATURE TAKES CARE OF ALL
Provides Many Natural compasses to
Keep the Traveller Straight
on His Course.

Those we'll versed in woodcraft
point out that even in the "trackless
forests" nature provides many natural
compasses to keep the traveller
straight in his course.
For instance. there Is the mature
tree that stands apart from its fel.
lows. The bark on this tree will be
harder, drier and lighter in color on
the south side. On the north 1t will
be darker and often at the roots 1t
will show q clunp of mold or moss
On the south side of all evergreen
trees, gum which oozes from wounds
or knot holes will be hard and amber
colored. On the north side this gum
Is softer, generally dustier, and is Of
o soiled gray hue. In the autumn or
winter trees that show rough bark
have nests Of insects in the creVices
on the south side. Hardwood trees
the oak, the ash. elms. hickories.
MESQUITE, etc.--have moss and mold
on the north. Leaves are smaller.
tougher. lighter In color and with
darker veins on the south. In the
north they are longer. Of darker green
and with lighter veins. Spiders build
on the south side. In the south. air
plants will attach themselves to the
north sides. Cedars bend their tips
to the south.
Sawed or cut stumps will afford one
the compass points, inasmuch as the
concentric rings are thicker on the
south side. The heart of the stump ia
thus nearer to the north side. These
results are said to be due to the In.
fiuenec Of the sun. Stones are bare
on the south side, and II they show
any moss at all It will be on the
north. At best, on the sunny side
only thin covering Of harsh. half.
dry moss will be found. The ground
Is noisier under foot on the south side
of a hill. On the north side ferns.
mosses and late flowers grow. When
one Is In q marsh small bushes will af.
ford the lesson. Then leaves and
limbs show the same differences. Al.
most all wild flowers turn their faces
to the south.
The Red Cloud chief., 1912-09-12

1t was not success, and something
seemed amiss as he started off to
his work without goodby kiss and
pat on the cheek.
That evening when Mr. Glynn
reached home he found the table set
for one. The eatables consisted OF
bread and butter and canned salmon,
and note had been left saying that
Mrs. Glynn might not be home till q
late hour. She had been given her
liberty. and she meant to enjoy It.
MIR. Glynn passed by the sumptuous
supper and went to restaurant.
After he had dined he decided to 60
to a theater. Then he decided not to.
He walked about for couple OF
hours, wondering where Mrs. Glynn
could have gone. and then went to
his home. He forgot for the mo.
ment that 1t was his boarding house.
He forgot that he was q separated
husband
Mrs. Glynn came In at eleven
o'clock She was smiling and happy
or at least so pretended.
Look here, now. what does this
mean?"
"Sir!" exclaimed the "landlady." az
she whirled on him.
II demand to know"
you are not In position to de-
mand anything, sir!'
Alas. he wasn't. She walked on to
her room, and after sulking for an
hour he sought his--but not to sleep.
II seemed as II there were hundred
wrinkles in his sheets in place of the
one In his sock. How mean he had
been about that toothache! What q
fool to suggest separation! He had
been star boarder for thirty-eight
hours, and he had failed to find any
comfort or glory in it. He had said
that II after five or six months
Chump! Idiot! Bonehead!
Well" replied Mrs. Glynn to q
knock at her door just at daylight.
Dora. / want to speak to you"
breakfast at the usual hour. Mr.
Glynn!"
Dora. don't want n separation
But you've got one."
II don't want to be a boarder!"
There are bachelor apartments and
valets."
Dora, want my home and my
little WIFE,"
! Silence from within.
II ought not to have minded that
wrinkle"
More silence. .
II ought to have sympathized with
you"
The sounds Of feet on the floor.
81 was mean about It,"
The door was softly opened an incl
or two.
"And--and-separa be hanged!'
"Why, Frank, hadn't separated a
all 1t was all you. by your lone
some"
You see, l had had n wrinkle II
my sock all day"
Poor boy! And ! had had th'
toothache.'
Poor girl! Well, what is 1t to be-?
"Oh. as your landlady. I hav
raised my boarder out of the game.
But as your hubbyT
III he'll beware of wrinkles in hi
socks in future. think-think--"
And he thought so, too.
The Red Cloud chief., 1912-09-12
ERUPTION LIKE PlMPLES

Wathena, Kan.--"My child's scalp
trouble became so bad that I was
ashamed to have anyone see him. His
head had a solid scab on II. He also
had terrible breaking out on his face
which was gradually growing worse.
The eruption was like pimplcs which
developed into sores when he scratch
ed, which he did almost constantly.
Baby would almost scratch himself
raw.
II had used several different kinds
Of salye, none of thom helping in tho
least bit. when saw the Cuticura ad.
vertiscment in the paper and II made
me think of the good results my sister
had when she used II for her children.
had only used Cuticura Soap and
Ointment about two weeks before !
noticed that the sores were almost en-.
tirely gone. and 1t must have been q
month or six weeks he was troubled
before I began the treatment. He
would get easy when would put the
Cuticura Ointment on him. Cuticuru
Soap and Ointment completely cured
him and he has a clear complexion
now" (Signed) Mrs. w. II. Hughes
Dec. 81. 1911.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample OF each
free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
post ard "Cuticura, Dept. L. Boston.
The Red Cloud chief., 1912-09-12
HAS SILKS; DIES IN RAGS
Former Woman Educator, Considered
Witch by NeIohbors, succumbs
to ScaIds.

st. Louis. Mo.-A crowd Of women
gathered in the queer little apothe-
cary shop at 1919 Franklin avenue
recently discussing with awe the death
of the proprietor. the strange woman
who for years had held them in fear
and awe of her through mystic psy.
chic powers which she was reputed
to possess.
For DR.. Sarah F. Wells. graduate Of
Oberlin university. founder Of medical
colleges. author. lecturer. traveller. ad.
venturess and charlatan, is dead.
Though she is said to have had a
large fortune in tenement houses In
Dayton, Ohio. and Kansas City. real
estate in Florida and government
bonds. for days she sat in broken
chair in the little Franklin shop suf.
fering agony from scalds on her feet
and limbs received when she fell into
q bathtub partly filed with hot water.
before she was persuaded to have q
doctor.
Clothed In rags. she waited painfully
for tho end. with her trunks packed
with gorgeous silks. rich possessions
from the Orient.
She knew she was dying and her
last act was to send for Nine. Bee.
fortune teller. and Miss Della Huddy,
who live In the rooms above her
shop, to whom she gave her fifteen
cats.
For years the women Of the neigh.
borhood had held the fifteen cats in
superstitious awe. They swarmed
about the place. enjoying every liberty.
Before the death Of the woman
Doctors husband, Rufus G.. Wells, an
eccentric aeronaut. two years ago.
there were two cats to which strange
Influences were credited. The aero.
naut was a poet after fashion and
when he was composing rhyme one
big cat would sit ON his right shoulder
and another on his left knee.