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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

plea that basketball finances would
suffer. "That isn't what we play for
he replied. Even the girls are gloomy
over the edict.
The coroner's jury in the case OF
Aslin Thiejoula, aged rs, an Albanian
brickmaker. who was murdered at
what is known as the dark hole"
near Saeo, on the bank of the Saco
river. Aug. 4, reported, Thursday, that
he came to his death by being stab
bed three times by Malik Eocoup. The
members of the jury, who signed the
verdict are Mayor Frank L. Palmer,
DR.. C. E. Thompson, Z. w. Deland,
E. H. Mitchell Charles L. Bachelor
and Lewis B. Stiliman. County Atty.
N. b. Walker is doubtful If the ac-
cused man is ever captured. He has
been absent since a few hours after
the murder when. according to evil
dence introduced at the inquest, he
borught a ticket at the ,Biddeford sta
ton for New York. From information
brought out at the inquest, the alleged
murderer sailed for Greece as soon
as he arrived in New York and is at
present in that country perhaps fight
ing the Turks.
No progress had been made,
Thursday, toward solving the mystery
surrounding the disappearance OF Mrs.
Austin Elwel1 of Cushing, supposed to
have killed herself and two little chill
dren, Monday, by jumping into the we
ters of the abandon Perry quarry at
Rockland. The husband of the, missing
woman and Joseph Allen, her step
father, made a protest at the police
department, Thursday, because the au-
thorities We're no longer dragging for
the bodies. They were referred to May
or G. Herbert Blethen.
Patrons of Husbandry from all over
Hancock county gathered in Ellis
worth, Thursday, for the annual SEES
sion of Green Mountain Pomona
Grange. held in Ellsworth by invita-
ton CT the Ellsworth Merchants Asso-
citation. The session opened at 1920
with Capt. A. l. Foss of, Hancock,
master of the Pomona, in the chair. An
address of welcome was given by Roy
G. Haines in behalf of the Merchants
Association, with response by Capt
Foss, At noon. the visitors were serv-
ed a complimentary dinner in I. o. o.
r. hall by the association. In the eve
ming the public was invited ITO the open
session in Hancock hall, which was
addressed by Pres. Robert J. Alley of
the University of Maine and b. Walker
McI<een of Fryeburg, worthy lecturer
of the State Grange. Musical numbers
We're given by Miss Bertha Giles OF
Ellsworth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

led by Representative Bartlett to
strike a $4,000 civil service item from
the legislative. executive and judicial
appropriation bill, as a protest against
President Taft's recent order, placing
about $4,000 fourth class postmasters
in the classified service. failed in the
House, today, after a heated debate,
in which Representative Mann chal-
lenged the Democratic members to
pass it and place themselves on rec
ord for the spoi1s system
Later an amendment offered by Mr..
Bartlett repeating the Presidents or
der was ruled out of order as new leg
islation.
Declaring that for is years fourth
class postmasters in his state had been
named by patronage referees, without
reference to the wishes of the peo-
pie or their representatives, Mr.. Bart
lett said. amid Democratic applause,
that he hoped the incoming admins
tration would lose no time revoking
the order.
Representative Tribble declared the
people of the South would not tolerate
having Negro postmasters in their
section perpetuated in office by Execu-
tive order.
Representative Hill of Connecticut
defended the Presidents action as a
step toward elimination of the spells
system.
Republican Leader Mann, challeng-
ing the Democrats to vote this amend
ment into the BILL predicted that
President-elect Wilson would refuse
to approve such proposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07
CAPITAL JoTTiNGS.

The final statement of the contribu-
tons to an expenditures from the
Progressive party's Presidential fund,
fled with the clerk of the House,
Friday, showed total contributions of
$676,672.73 and expenditures of s665,500
Leander p. Mitchell, for IA years as
sistant comptroller of the United
States treasury died suddenly of heart
trouble early, Friday, at Washington.
Mr.. Mitchell was born in Henry coun-
ty. Indiana, Feb. 5. 1s49. lie took a
prominent part in Indiana politics.
| The war department, Friday, an
nouncei that Sc men, mostly from
civil life had passed examinations for
appointment as second lieutenants in
the army Among the successful can
didates are: Maine Frederick V. Hem
enway of Portland; Massachusetts,,
Joseph O. DAILY. Brighton; John B.
Brooks. Greenfield; Paul Murray.
The country's principal sugar supply
is In danger of being attacked by dan
gerous plant diseases and insect pests,
according to a bulletin of the depart
ment of agriculture. To consider the
ACCESSIBILITY of establishing a quaran-
tine against these dangers to cane
sugar, the department of agriculture
will hold a hearing, Jan. Z. Should the
quarantine be established it might in
clude Porto Rico and Hawaii.
An investigation into the mileage
book regulations of practically all
railroads east of the Mississippi and
south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers
was ordered, Friday. by the Interstate
Commerce Commission. Complaint
was made by the South Carolina Rail
road Commission that existing condi-
lions We're discriminatory as between
interstate and intrastate traffic. The
railroads interested may file with the
commission, on or before Dec. 20,
statements of their position with re-
spect to the investigation.
The White House is threatened with
destruction by fire because of lack of
proper precaution, according to dis
closures made. Friday. The commits
sioners of the District of Columbia
importuned by Colonel Spencer f.
Crosby to lay additional water mains
in the White House grounds, are said
to have retorted that they had no jul
risdictiGn and that the authorization
could come only from Congress. The
fire department authorities have re-
Dol ted that the mains in the grounds
are not sufficient nor the pressure
great enough to combat a fire in the
historic building should 1t break out.
The case of II. Thorburn Ross, the
Portland. (Ore), banker, sentenced to
Imprisonment for 100 years in the
county Jail unless he pays fine of
$576, S53.14 and who underwent five
years Imprisonment in the state peni-
tertiary, was up for argument, Fri
day, before the United states supreme
court at Washington. Ross was presi-
dent of the Title Guarantee and Trust
Co. of Portland in 1907. He and other
bank officials We're charged with lar
ceny. The sentence had been set aside
by the supreme court of Oregon as be-
ing excessive. Ross attorneys claimed
that the Oregon courts lost jurisdiction
over the case because three days aft
ar sentence was imposed upon him
the state adopted a constitutional
amendment substituting indictments
for inforn1ations as the proper form of
accusing persons of crime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Charles w. Allen. who has been in
failing health for some time. died at
his home in Westfield, at l A. NJ,
Wednesday. Mr.. Allen was the son OF
Moses and Teresa Parker Allen and
was born IN Dexter. Aug. 20, 1886. He
was the last survivor of a family OF
nine children.
The Y. M. C. A. board of directors
at Rockland. Thursday, barred men
and boy spectators from basketball
games in which girl teams are en-
gagged. Only male parents whose
daughters are in the contest will be
permitted in the gymnasium. General
Sec Edwin K. Smith was deaf to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07
WHlTEFiELD.

PLAINS-Willing Workers Club
met, Wednesday, with IS members,
with Mrs. c. d. Roulette. A comfort
able was tackled and aprons worked on
and the two hours were passed be-
fore We hardly knew it. After trans
acting the business that came before
the meeting and planning for the sup
per and sale, to be given, Dec. III, the
hostess was given a rising vote of
thanks and adjourned to meet with
Mrs. A. F. Ingraham, the next pleasant
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07
IN THE HOUSE.

Resumed consideration of legislative,
executive and judicial appropriation
bill.
Naval affairs committee began
framing naval appropriation bill
which Chairman Padgett estimates
will carry $12000,o0o to $130,oO0.0Oo.
Progressive party's campaign fund
statement was filed, showing contri-
buttons of $676,672.
Banking and currency committee
referred to a sub committee the Levy
resolution directing deposits of $780,
900, 900 in national banks by the treas
ury
Foreign affairs committee began
framing diplomatic and consular APP
preparation bill, which Chairman Sui
ger estimates will carry S3,0o0,000 to
$4,000
Presidents message on general af-
fairs was read.
Western delegates advocated appro-
priations for rivers and harbors inn
provements before rivers and harbors
committee.
Military affairs committee began
hearings ON military appropriation
bill.
Adjourned at SGT P. NJ, until noon
, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07
REVISE THE TARIFF.
Leader Underwood Declares Nothing
Too Small Not to Be Noticed.

Washington. Dec. 6.-"We're going to
revise the tariff from agate to zinc"
said Majority Leader Underwood at
the White House. today. He said the
meeting of the ways and means COM
mittee of the House scheduled for next
week would be held merely to deter
mining when hearings should begin,
when full opportunity to be heard
will be given every interest affected.
Mr.. Underwood talked with President
Taft, but not about the tariff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07
The Day in Congress
IN THE SENATE.

Resumed consideration of omnibus
claims bill.
Shipping interests voiced vigorous
opposition to seamen's involuntary
servitude bill before commerce sub
committee.
Court of impeachment resumed trial
of Judge Archibald, at 100 p. M.
Senator Johnson, Alabama, obtain
ed agreement for printing as public
document, President Taft's speech at
Daughters of confederacy conven-
ton.
Adjourned, at $40 p. NJ, until noon,
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07
STEAMER EAsToN SAFE.
Releases Herself from Reef and Pro
ceeds Under Own Steam.

Duluth. Mimi, Dec. 6-Released at 7.15
this morning, the stranded steamer Eas-
ton of the Booth Line pulled herself off
Iroquois reef and proceeded under her
own steam to Port Arthur. All on board
are safe. She is expected to arrive in
Duluth, tomorrow afternoon. Since $50
Thursday morning. the boat had been
fast on the rocks H
Tightening the ships cargo, consigned
to Port Arthur and Fort William, was
sufficient to allow the vessel to back
off into clear water. s4A
Capt. Hawkinsons examination of his
vessel brought to light no serious inju-
ries and by a wireless message he re-
ported the boats release and safety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07
GARDINER.
Heath Post, No. 6, G. A. R.,
Holds Annual Election.
Officers Are Elected for Christ
Church Parish al Meeting.
Death Of Miss Louisa connors..The
Local and Personal Jottlngs.

Heath Post, No. s, G. A. r., held its
!, annual election of officers. Friday eve
ming. The attendance was very god.
although each year thins the ranks Of
the veterans. The following are the
officers elected for the ensuing year
Commander, Daniel Noyes; senior
vice commander, Oscar Collins; junior
vice, commander, L. M. Stephenson;
chaplain. Il. H. Merrill; surgeon, D. H.
Jones; quartermaster, C. Q. Wads-
worth; officer of the day, G. e. JOY;
officer of the guard, c. 0. Knox; dele
gates to department convention, H. f.
sMerrin1an and C. f. bearing; alter
mates, William James and Luther
Stephenson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

The Woman's Home and Foreign
Missionary Societies of the Methodist
church met, Thursday afternoon, at
the AIMEE Home. There was good
attendance and a pleasant afternoon
was enjoyed by those present. Mrs.
Calvin Smith, Brunswick avenue, gave
an inspiring address on the doings of
the Waterville convention. Mrs. Chas.
Hartman, Highland avenue, gave an
interesting talk on the annual meet
ing, held, last month, at the Pine
Street church, Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07
Democrats Win skirmish, Friday.

senators won the first skirmish, Fri
day. lin the fight to prevent the con-
firmation of Republican Presidential
appointments. Senators Cullom and
Gallinger, Republicans, endeavored to
secure an executive session for the
consideration of appointments. Senator
Hoke Smith of Georgia led a fight
against the executive session and f.
nally demanded call of the Senate.
Failure to secure a quorum forced an
adjournment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07
Christ Church Parish Meeting.

The annual Parish meeting of
Christ church was held, Thursday
evening. Canon Plant spoke upon the
work of the parish during the past
year, and the report of the treasurer
was read and accepted. The follow
ing officers were elected: Senior war;
den, Ammi Davenport; Junior war
den, r. H. Gardiner; treasurer, w. G.
Ellis; vestrymen, Weston Lewis. S. S.
Davis, S. G. Decker, E. w. Chase, f.
A. Robinson, William D. Ellis, Will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07
Coal Famine in Saskatchewan.

Saskatoon, Sask., Dec. GA seri-
GUS coal famine exists in this prov
inee, according to reports from Keer-
ler Brownlee. Caron and other points.
Farmers throughout this part of Can
ada are much worried over the sit
uation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

jerks has just received a new line
of Foss quality chocolates, also Bus
sells, Try box and be convinced that
they are two of the best grades of
chocolates. Special for Saturday, fan
cy assorted Linwood mixture. only 25c.
a lb. You know jerks makes the
purest candy, so buy a pound of home
made for the children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

The Ladies' Aid of the First Free
Baptist church, Spears Corner, will
hold a sale, supper and entertainment,
at the church, Tuesday evening, Dec.
10th. If stormy, the affair will be
postponed until the first fair night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

, A largely attended meeting of the
Star Club was held, Friday evening,
with Mrs. Harvey E. Trask. Plans
were perfected for the sale and supper,
to be held in Masonic Banquet hall,
Dec a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

w. f. Ware, agent for the Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Ami
mails, was called to Hallowell, Friday
morning, on an alleged case of cruelty.
Investigation proved the facts to be
not as represented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

Miss Maize Gober, who has been the
guest of Mrs. ]. E. Barney of Chel-
sea. has so far recovered from an at
tack of pneumonia, as to be able to
return to her position in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

Col. S. ID. Soule and Maj, w. b.
Lehman We're in Skowhegan, Thursday
| evening, to inspect Canton Somerset,
| Patriarchs Militant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

The United States buoy boat was
at work, Thursday morning, removing
the buoys from the river. This starts
the usual speculation as to the time
the river will close.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07
LOCAL NOTICE.

Christmas gifts for sale at the home of
Mrs. Frank S. Maxcy. 40 Washington
avenue, on Tuesday, December 10, from
II A NJ to 10 p. NJ. dee7d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

Harold, the -months-old son of
Arthur Plummer of Chelsea, fell and
injured one of his fingers in such a
manner the amputation became nee
eSsary, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

Miss Caroline Hayes, who has been
the guest of Mrs. ]. w. Rafter of Ran
dolph, returned, Friday. TO her home
in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07
Louisa Connors.

Miss Louisa Connors, aged "a years,
died, Friday afternoon. after short
Illness With pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

Marion Chapter, No. IS, 0. E. S., will
hold it's annual election of officers
Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

The remains of the late Arthur Foss
will be brought from Rumford Falls
to South Gardiner, Saturday after
noon, and the funeral will be held in
the Congregational church, at s
O'Clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

Hiram Babb, an old resident OF
West Gardiner is seriously III at his
home on the. Indiana road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

Comrade Neal of the Salem Mass.
Post WAS a guest. After the election
the members repaired to the banquet
hall. where dainty refreshments were
served. Then followed the customary
smoke talk, most enjoyable feature
of the evening. The installation of Of
ficers will be held at date to be de-
termined later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

The schooner Hazel Dell cleared from
the South Gardiner Lumber Co, Fri
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07
UNDERTAKING
PREBLE & KEENE

Aref as
F. i'm a
tn
the
tended o
w.
noY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Brann and
child arrived, Thursday, from Show
hogan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

Wallace Purnell has moved from
Farmingdale, to a rent on Water
street, Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

from a visit with his son, Edward
in North Bay, Ont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

H. N. Long of Boston called, Friday
on Z. j. Maxcy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

liam Gay; assistant treasurer, F. E
Milliken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

loading at Harrington's wharf, Friday
forenoon, and was towed down river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

Benjamin Partridge. Jr., went to
Session, Friday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

Silk Shirts

LADIES' SHIRTS MADE OF
STRIPE JAP SILK WITH POCKET
AND TURN BACK CUFFS, $2.98
VALUE, Now. :. ...........$1 .98
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

w. R. Clifford of Los Angeles, Cal,
was in the city, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07
4th CLASS PosTMAsTERs

Are Subject Of Heated Debate Among
House Members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

The barge Kimberton finished I'M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

Washington. Dec. s.-An attempt,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-07

LADIES, TAILORED WAISTS
WITH CLUSTER TUCK FRONTS,
ANOTHER STYLE MADE OF
STRIPE MADRAS, WITH GIBSON
TUCK, LAUNDERED CUFFS,
YOUR cHOCE. .......... $1.o0 ca
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-30
HE TOOK ONE.

They rolled mo on barrel and
pumped me out. They estimated it
at a barrel and half Of lake water.
Also estimated that was at the bot
tom Of the lake for two minutes"
But you were not discouraged"
mo. The next time got all Of
rod from shore before she turned
turtle. Two barrels OF water this
time"
Gaining on it, Ell ?"
slightly. The third time
Yes? You are q brave man."
1.-THE third time, I suppose she
turned turtle again"
You suppose Don't you know"
mo, don't"
That's funny"
But 1 can't help It When I came
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-30

Same babbling brook. Never
babbled.)
Same big bullfrog. CAS- near a.
maybs.)
Same whippoorwills. (Reasonable
deductions for wear and tear.)
Same old crow. (somewhat hoarser.)
Same beds. (same inhabitants.)
Same fried pork. Barrel still
holds out)
Same coffee and tea. Nothing gets
away
Same mothers pies. (Anybody's
nother-any old pies.)
Same lake. (see dictionary as TO
"pond.'D
Same nsh. (see dictionary as to
"tadpoles.")
Same shady hooks. con the next
farm.)
Same fresh eggs. (They never grow
weary.)
Same Our Own Cows" (Under
chattel mortgage.)
Same sunrise. (she starts with q
cranky
Same sunset. (T1red out.)
Same shady lawn. shaded by q
clothesline.)
Same mountains in the distance.
(Only 20 away
Same game In season. (After you've
gone home.)
Same no mosquitoes: Qn the win
ter.)
Same every guest made to feel at
home. with two mortgages on it,
Same 1.-THE comfort Of our guests is
our care" bells, tree toads,
barking dogs, etc.
Oh, by the way, there is a change
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-30
ANOTHER BOLT.

What did your wife say when she
saw you dance three times with that
pretty young woman at the lawn
party?"
Nothing. She just bolted the
party
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-30

~ HERE was a man on the street
car who looked 80 full of mental
~ trouble that he attracted the at
tention of several other passengers,
and one of them finally made bold to
address him with:
Excuse me, but trust you have
not suffered a misfortune?"
1T may prove to be one, and 1t may
not" was the reply.
Then It's case Of sickness and the
doctor can't say how It will termi-
nate %
mo, no sickness"
Then business trouble?"
We'll, hardly business"
1.-THE political situation is causing
more or less aisquiet among business
men,"
II presume so, but am not bust
ness man. What am worrying about
Is somewhat connected with politics. j"
"Ah. see."
"A question has come up to be de-
cided. I have thought it over for a
month or 50, and can't determine
what to do"
III l can be OF any assistance"
Well, 1t was about Roosevelt"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-30
Z 4 4

N going on your vacation last
month you took along canoe, y
said the lawyer to the insurance
man.
I'll did," was the reply with some
4 thing like groan.
you were probably af1oat good
share of the time?"
No reply in words. but another
groan.
did you find 1t much handler than
. punt?''
"Oh. Lord!" was exclaimed.
Whats the matter-colic?
"No-the canoe. Say-say-"
'Well?"
AFTER taking four days to make up
my mind. got into the blamed thing.
I had the help OF four men,"
"And-and-'
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-30

WHILE they waited on the corner
III for their car the alderman in
quired Of the insurance man:
Il suppose you know q good many
lawyers?"
Yes, quite number was the
reply.
Can you recommend one that won't
sell me out?"
Il don't know Of one that would do
such thing"
II have none too much confidence in
them but I'll take your word for It,"
Got suit on hand, Ell %
II have. You have probably seen
how the Daily Kick las pitched into
me?"
Yes, It's been rather rough on YOU"
cts gone beyond that. Seen copy
this morntng?"
Hadn't time to read it. More
abuse?"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-07-30
HARD TO DECIDE

'Ah, now we have 1t. Perhaps you
believed he would be nominated at
Chicago?"
II believed 1t and bet five dollars
on It,"
And lost the bet, Of course. Yes,
lost the bet, but what is the question
at stake?"