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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-04-18
CHAPTER vll--(Continued).

Boy, don't he afraid. LOOK on me
AZ a friend" urged The Judge.
Il reckon III be glad TO STOP an
swcred Hannibal.
such confidence IS inspiring Are
you hungry
Yes. sir" replied Hannibal.
What do you say to cold hsh!
the Judge smdcked his lips to lmpart
a relish 10 the idea. Il dare swear
can find you some corn bread into
the bargain" lie began to assemble
the dainties he had enumerated
Here you are'" he cleared his throat
impressiyely while benignity shone
from every feature OF his face. "A
moment since you allowed me to think
you were solvent to the extent or
fifty cents" Hannibal looked puZ
zled. Il wonder II you could be In
duced to make n temporary loan OF
that fifty cents? The sum involved
IL really such "A ridiculous tribe |
don't need to point ont to you the ao'
solute moral certainty OF my return
ing It at an early date
II Vas not the loss OF his none
that tIa,.nibal most feared. and the
his hosts custody.
Thank you, my boy | must step
down to the tavern when return.
please cd. We shall Know more or
each othor.' While he was still
speaking. he had produced "A jug from
behind the quilt that screened his
bed, and now took himself of into the
night.
Lett alone, Hannibal gTayely seated
himself at the table. What the
judges larder lacked In variety II
more than made up tor In quantity
and the hoy was grateful Tor this fact
Presently he heard the judges heavy
shuiiiing step as he came up the path
from the road. II "A momen latel
his gross bulk OF body filled the door
way. breathing hard and perspiring
the Judge entered the shanty, but his
eagerness kept him silent until ht
had established himself In his chail
beside the table. with the Jug and
cracked glass at his elbow. Then
bland and smiling. he turned TOWARD
his guest.
My tenderest regards. Hannibal!
and he nodded over the rim OF tn,
cracked glass his shaking hand ma
carried TO his lips. Twice the Rlas
was filled and emptied, and the
msdilatively on the child. Have 70
a father" he asked suddenly. liar
nlbal shook his head. A mother?"
They both OF them done die
years and years ago" yer In
boy. e! can't tell you how long bac
Il was. but ! reckon | don't kno,
much about It, I must have been
small child"
"Ho--a small child" cried In
Judge, laughing. lie cooked his hea
on one side and surveyed iiannib,
Wayne Hazard with a glance OF con
&c seriousness, In Gods name whf
do you call yourself now"
I'm most ten" said Hannibal. wit
dignity.
Il a well believe It," responde
the Judge. Where did you con
from"
From across the mountains"
And where are you going?"
ITO west Tennessee
Have you any friends lnereY"
Yes. sir"
you've money enough to see VI
Trough" and what the Judge inten
Cd Tor D. smile OF fatherly arrecti,
became q Ieer OF %iniinite cunning
- got ia cellars
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-04-18

got back OF the trees on the bank
There was the lap OF waves on the
shore, and | was left with the half.
dozen miserable loafers who'd crawled
out to see the boa come In. That's
the news six days a week."
by the river had come the Judge.
tentatively hopeful. but at heart e 4
pecting nothing, therefore immune 10
disappointment and equipped for TAIL,
ure. BY the river had come MIR. Ma
many as UNIT as the Judge himself
n for the same reason. but sour and
bitter with the world. believing al
ways In the possibility OF some mir
acle Of regeneration.
Al the Judges elbow Mr.. Maharry
enahged his position with nervous
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-04-18

quilt. Youth find a hoe there. You
can dig up the dirt under the shuck
tick with (which helps astonishing.
ly. What would the world say II II
could know that Judge Slocum Price
makes his bed with a hoe"
Hannibal retired behind the quilt.
DO you find 1t comfortable" the
Judge asked, when the rustling OF the
shuck tick informed him that the
child had lain down.
Yes. SIR" said the boy.
Have you said your p%rayersY" In.
quired thes Judge.
No. cir. Amt said EN- yet"
We'll. say them now. Religios IL
as becoming In the young as 1t IL re
spectacle In the aged. III not dis
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-04-18

turb you tonight. for 1t Is Gods Will
that ! should stay up and get r
drunk"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-04-18
{ BY VAUGHAN kESTER
HxNyzR4,z0tS By d. Z

co~ss~y ~. heeoes, ~rNe. ce~-Arr
The Washington times., 1912-04-19

FIRsT-CLAss TAILORING, cleaning, repair.
ing and pressing; altering neatly DONE
called for and delivered; we'll known for best
work at moderate prices, GOLDMAN. 500
18th st N w. Phone NJ. S92.
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
Michael F. Brennan
Called By Death

Michael F. Brennan, lifetime resi-
dent of Washington. died in his apart
ments at the Kenesaw this morning
after an illness of two months. He
was forty-one years old. a son OF the
late Patrick ]. and Katherine Brennan,
and was born in Washington.
A graduate of st. Johns College, Mr..
Brennan later was graduated from the
Law Department OF Georgetown Uni
versty. He was a member Of the
Ancient Order OF Hibernians, the Fra
ternal Order of Eagles, and Of the
Besides his widow Mr.. Brennan Ia
survived by a sister and several broth.
ers.
Funeral ceremonies will be held Mon
day morning at $3.50 o'clock at the
Church of the Sacred Heart. Interment
will be in Mt. Onvet Cemetery.
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Bid and Asked Prices on Local Exchange
Today's Sales on
The Local Exchange

Riggs Realty SIS 0ong), $1,OOOa1O4.
Capital Traction SIS, $1.oOOd1l0. 5000
110.
Potomac Consolidated SIS, s.. .OoOg1O8h
81 1.0OOQ1031s, 81 1,0O0a1081a, 81, ,0o0Q103h u, Oh
Ql03h.
ferred, 16i941h 25993%. 2d93ss-
Washington Gas, 25qSSh. 2qSSh lSQ
s8l1, 25lISs1a.
GEORGETOWN Gas. Sd13S.
Citizens Savings Bank, 10q1S15, 100
1S&.
After call--washington Gas SIS, 81, ,50-
@1lO%.
Washington Gas, 26aSShL
Washington Railway and Electric, COM
mon, 25pS6%, 3gS6A.
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BEAUTY CULTURE

HAIRDRESSING. MANICURING, FACIAL
MASSAGE, Engagements for treatment at
your home. Ladies' only. SI7 llth St. N. w.
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Quite a Change.

President Farrell, of the United States
Steel Corporation, was discussing In
New York an interview with con-
feree.
, MY friend was misquoted," he said,
"innocently misquoted, but the misquo-
tation, all the same, changed the whole
meaning of his argument.
at reminds me of an old typograph-
ical error. George Brown was to mar
ry Mary Jones', and the local paper In
announcing the marriage said:
"'George and Mary have been chums
from childhood"
but the compositor made this read:
George and Mary have been chumps
from childhood
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
union SAVINGS BANK
WILL SOON Be SOLD,
. MANY OFFERS MADE
President Smith Accepts
Handsome New York Of
fer-Local Market.

E The Union Savings Bank, established
IN 1891, and one of the strongest saw
ings institutions in the city, will soon
change ownership. Control is at pres
ent centered in E. Quincy Smith, pres
hscnt, son of the first president and
founder of the bank, and personal
friends.
The sale will be consequent to the
departur of Mr.. Smith to New York
city to accept a very fiattering offer
to join the official staff of the United
States and Mexican Trust Company, as
vice president, at a salary of $4,000
per annum.
Mr.. Smith says that 1t would be inn
possible for him to sever his entire
connections in Washington, and that
he will retain a partnership in the F. H.
Smith Company, one Of the leading
real estate corporations in the city.
The United States and Mexican Trust
Company is comparatively unknown in
the Capital. 1t is not in any sense OF
the word a bank, as 1t does not receive
deposits. 1t Is largely a development
company. Starting ten years ago with
a capital of s25O,0Oo, it is today N25o :
900 concern, with an actual surplus OF
moer than the capital.
Its main office in in the Singer build
ing, In Kansas City it owns 1t own
office buildings. 1t has a large English
business with offices in London. occupies
the largest office building in Mexico
City.
Its earning power is chiefly In COM
missions, and the Mexican results are
Just about as large as usual despite the
troubles there. Arthur E. Stillwell is
nf hn
Smith has been a member of the board
of directors of the corporation for three
years, and a member also of the execu'
tive committee.
Mr.. Smith feels keenly q severance ol
his relations with the savings bank
many of its depositors being friends
and children of friends of his father
He feels that while bettering his owr
future in going to New York, he can
not AFFORD to leave his large interest
practically control in the savings banl
duties May /. In the meantime tn,
bank will be transferred to strong anC
capable management, remaining in th'
present location.
1t Is stated that four offers have beef
mE>le for the control.
1t is known that friends of the Cit
'izens Savings Bank are considering
merger; that a leading trust compan.
The Union Savings Bank has a cap
ital Of $200,00O, a surplus of $1,000
Total deposits 81, ,463, 462, nearly all indi
vidual.
The book value of the stock is abou
$160 a share.
Mr.. Smith will retain his position O
director in the Commercial Nations
Bank, Of which he Is a large share
holder.
:. lie became Interested in the CONNER
cial through the merger of the Nattona
City Hank, of which he was presiden
with the Commercial.
+ Fills interests in washington, in rea
estate and building operations are yer
heavy. He was raised in Washington
educated in the public schools and
known as one of the successful men Q
the city.
-
Local securities were decidedly snow
but there was no evidence Of weakness
just resting under the cloud Of gloor
attending on the great marine disaster
Railway common. S6A; Gas. ssh: .
Bonds were attractive and decided
The Washington times., 1912-04-19

Local securities were decidedly snow.
but there was no evidence Of weakness
just resting under the cloud of gloom
attending on the great marine disaster
Bonds were attractive and decidedly
Arm.
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WORKINGMAN'S WANTS

WoRKINGMEN-so out they must go, as the
figures are low for such fine tailor made
suits 50 to SO; makes no difference IL they
are sltRhtly used, the wear don't show; one
DTiOS. JUSTH'S OLD STAND, 0e y. -
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And Over 100 Others.
Any instrument purchased In this sale may
be exchanged for any new instrument within
one year, and the full amount paid up to the
| date of exchange will be allowed.
o. j. DeMOLL e. CO.,
18TH AND G SITS.
o. j. DeMOLL, EMMOES & SMITH.
Specialists in Plsyer-Piano and
Victor VIctrplas" l.
The Washington times., 1912-04-19

LOST-Somewhere between Union station.
n. Capitol St. Capitol Grounds and z.
Capitol St, 500 in 20, 10 and 5-dollar bills.
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New York Curb Market.

Furnished to The Times by Hartman q
Co., New York.; G. b. Chapman. manager To-
cal branch Colorado Building.
The Washington times., 1912-04-19

POUNDS packages. comb, notes, glove.
key, 2 coats, / box, 2 handbags, / pair
Of mittens. 6 umbrellas. suit cases, 2 books
cane, hat, ring, 1 bunch OF keys, 2 pair
Of gloves, telescope, 1 muEBle, pin
WASHINGTON TERMINAL. UNION STA
The Washington times., 1912-04-19

DOsT-Blenhelm spaniel (female), months
old; white mark. brown on ears: short
tail. Reward II returned to 1872 11th st.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-27
Jimmy Howard on Tigers Train
Says Kind Things Of Sheridan

Jimmy weterweigh first started
Detroit. his
fighter Tigers his to Atlanta
all kinds of kind things about Mickey
thinks s clever Almost he
IF Mickey would only be little less willing to fight in the h
until the bouts
when he needs more he would win more fights opn Jimmy
Sheridan fighter Chicago 1910 He got
working OCon-
McGovern interested him and
Mane 1910 He 10 rounds with Kid Geto
There decision" -
back and defeat Kill
championship. inside noma
Chicago the fight indicating that
in confident
decisively better is the opinion OIL
.
nifty looking little fellow that Howard he will into his
black result OF damage
rom his
n future, Willie Richie and Eddie Murphy,
al Wis, he certainty
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-27

His services were so badly needed
by his club that he batted with one
hand for while and under these DIFF
ficulties made several long drives,
something practically unheard of in
baseball.
Harry Ables. the giant southpaw oil
the Oakland team. and for two years
with the New York team of the Amer
team feague, says that Ryan--is-
of the hardest men he ever faced ard
that he appears TO be able to hat any
kind of pitching
Ryan is almost as sensational as an
outhelder as he is with the stick; and
his throwing is sure to make a hit
with the fans, He is fast on the
bases, is eyen.tempered and an easy
man to handle.
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81 SIMPLY HAVE TO
MAKE GOODj | CAN'T
FAIL SAYS MAURER
Detroit Boy Is Confident That
He Can Come Through
With the Goods
is AN ENERGETIC FELLOW
Worked His Way Through a
Business College To Get
Start in Life
is AN ENERGETIC FELLOW

MONROE, La, Feb. 27.-'I have 20
make good. / simply can't fail
These were the words OF the young
est Tiger recruit as he sat in the
Monroe hotel this morning. ~
Wayne A. Maurer, not yet In ms
majority, Dutch-German boy picked
from the st. Louis Y. NJ. c. club In
Detroit, and on his first tryout in pro-
fessional baseball circles, is anxious
and yet determined.
1T is my ambition to become
major league pitcher" said Mike,
land that am going to be. Very lew
young fellows have been able TO get
the start that have and | am going
to make the most of IT,
I'm going to work my head on
; here. My friends back home are all
looking for me to succeed, and I'd be
ashamed to face them If l didn't.
mo, | won't quit discouraged IL
don't get on the team the first year.
| | realize that | have worlds to learn
and I'd be perfectly willing to go 10
minor league IL Mr.. Jennings wants
| to send me there. | believe that he
has faith In me. though. or Re
wouldn't have allowed me to come
south. I'd be willing TO trust him In
whatever he thought was best fol
me-"
Mike" as Maurer Is usually called
is another answer to the old poser
| What's in a name? Mike is Dutch
German. His father was Hollander
his mother native of Germany.
He left a Job in an Office In the Ma
| jestic building to take his shot a
| league baseball. To this position nc
had worked by his own efforts. LEI
an orphan early in life, II was up u
| him to dig for himself,
His first affection, or blessing, dc
pending upon whether you read thu
| In Irish or In Dutch. was living with an
aunt who insisted that his name b'
changed from Wayne to Michael. IL
Difference TO his aunt's wishes he has
chung to the Hibernian monicker, anc
his official autograph as attained u
| the document In President Navin's
possession binding him to the Tigers
starts out with Michael.
Like innumerable other young Eel
lows, the newspaper business started
Mike on his way TO prosperity. Mike
L eaT0eu cuOukh PNPNNS -
Detroit to put himself through bus
mess college and then got an once
| Job.
Mike lays no little OF his success
in the world thus far TO his friends
who have helped him greatly. He Is
quiet fellow who does little footing
OF his own horn.
He surely feels the responsibility Of
his undertaking and II determination
will help him make good, Batteries
for today, for Detroit, Maurer and
Stanage" will soon be heard In tne
| new ball park.
Ralph Works h going to mix base
ball and law this spring. He has
with him on this trip couple Of big
books In yellow leathered covers with
scarcity OF pictures, which he In
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-27

moments.
Works isn't depending altogether
upon baseball to earn him his living.
He already has JOB with an adver-
Using company for next fall TO sell
their wares.
Il hope that can stick to baseball.
though" says Ralph. have the
stun. know 1t, and everybody else
seems TO know It. don't know Why
II is that l haven't been able to set
out of the almost class.
IL want to be star and nothing
else will suit me. And l want to be
a star in big baseball. IL | can; be
that I'll quit"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-27

PORTLAND. Ore, Feb. 27.-In
Buddy Ryan OF Portland, the Coast
league Is sending a fast outfelder 70
the big brush. He is sure to make
good, barring unforeseen accidents.
Ryan has been the star outfielder OF
the fast Portland team for the past
been an important factor in. winning
Two pehnants for his team.
He goes TO the Cleveland team IN
the American league. and he will be
a worthy mate In the outfield TO the
famous Joe Jackson.
Ryan is the most consistent hitter
the Coast league ever produced. lie
led the league in batting by a wide
margin up TO the time he suffered in.
jury to his right land.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-27
McGRAW WILL TRY TO
HAVE BUGS" REINSTATED

MARLIN SPRINGS, Tex, Feb. q.
Manager McGraw. OF the Giants, In
timated today that he would try TO get
the National commission TO reInsta'e
Bugs Raymond, the eccentric twiri-
err II the ban Is lifted. Bugs Will
probably be sent to miner league
club as McGraw insists he can never
play with the Giants again.
Mrs Raymond wrote pathetic let
ter to McGraw saying that the family
was in want and urging him to give
her husband another chance. Nc
Graw was touched by the note but re-
piled that the best he could do was
to try to get him a position with a
minor league club, II the National
commission would reinstate him.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-27
BROWN Had : Shade on coster.

NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-So close was
last nights battle between Knockout
Brown and Joe Coster that the sport
ing writer's today were unable 10
agree or the winner. Strangely
enough none OF them held that draw
would have been the proper decision.
According to the majority OF the
scribes, however. Knockout" had a
shade the better OF the argumest.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-27
Too Bad for Prose

a.she Major, and Henri -the- Colonel
Aghast at the slight to "The Jolonel
With hot indignation
OF Civilization"
Cry. This thing IL simply infolonel."
-Coiumbia State.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-27
large delegation OF Irish Ameri-

cans is expected at the new Polo A. c.
in New York on Friday night TO see
James j. Coffey. the Dublin Giant,
engage in a 10-round quarrel with Al.
Benedict Coffey is the first freshman
TO cross the pond in a long time In
search for heavyweight honors. His
interests are being looked after by
Billy Newman. the manager or carr
Morris.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-27
,..nn.tte Favorite over Morris.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. Feb. 27.-Joe
Jeannette. the big smoke, is a slight
fayorite today over Andy Morris. OF
Boston, in their 15-round bout here
tonight.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-27
Greedy Saves Himself BY Rally.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Feb. 27.-In the
usual postmortem discussions which
TODAY followed the Monte Attell and
Johnny Greedy mix-up here last night,
friends of Greedy pointed with pride
to his rally in the sixth round, Just
saving himself from defeat. Monte
had a big lead the first half OF the
fight
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-27
Alleqan Amer STATE Honors.

ALLEGAN, Mich, Feb. 27.-The
prospects for a winning high school
baseball team are the best in years
here. The local team, which will be
composed of nearly all old. men In
going In hot and heavy for state hon.
ors. Albert Maskey is captain this
year
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-27
WHITE SOX ENGAGE IN
FIRST WORK IN WACO

WACO. Tex, Feb. 27.-Kittenish
Jimmy Callahan, rejuvenated mar
ager Of the White Sox. despite his
gray locks, led his five lonesome re-
cruits into battle practice for the
first time In 1912 here today. Tossing
soccer football tied to a rope, play.
ing catch" and few stunts with the
tennis racquet constituted the muscle
softening program. A swim and q
visit to the moving picture show
topped of this strenuous work. Suf.
ficient other White Sox men are ex.
pected TO arrive to make possible an
exhibition game with the local nine
on Sunday TO satisfy the clamorine
natives who are demanding that Cal.
lahan show his wares"
Dewey Drops Bonner Three Times.
WILKESBARRE, Pa, Feb. 27.--Al.
Dewey OF this city and Jimmy Bon.
ner OF Summit Hill fought 20 rounds
at Tamaqua last night and Dewey got
the decision. 1t was the longest figh.
held in this part OF the state In wears
Dewey fioored Bonner three times and
in the sixteenth almost put the loser
out A special train carried Dewey's
admirers to the ringside from this
city. btt 4h ~
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-27
Young TOGO Is Armor Plate.

FORT SMITH, Ark, Feb. 27.-'The
hardest six rounds ever fought in
my life" was the comment OF Bat.
Ting Nelson today on his fight last
night with Young" Togo. For the
full six rounds the former champion
fired broadside after broadside or
heavy artillery into the Admiral but
he was, unable to pierce the japanese
armor plate with damaging. shot.
Togo was running for cover through
ont the epgagertent
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-27

uu~f.e~~-lfke Prfstfng. No fuss and
no feathers The plain, neat kind that
looks right Tlnses frfnflng CO., rs
John n 81, Main 1893 or City 3sss.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-27
sasketbaII Game Postponed.

The basketball game between tie
Trumbuil-ave. Presbyterian church and
the Wanderers of Windsor, has been
postponed until Friday evening when
II will be played at the Trumbull-ave.
church.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-27

job Printing Done Right. Times
Prir ting Co., Is John R.-st.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-27
A bin provIdIns that all baseball

A bill providing TINT all baseball
tickets sold in New York state have
the price stamped upon them and pre-
venting their sale at an increased fig
ure, will probably be passed by the
senate within the next few days. IL
went through the house last night by
a big majority. The measure Is de-
signed TO do away with ticket scan
dals.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-27

Willie Hoppe II expected 10 have an
easy time winning his 2,000-point ISL
billiard match with Harry p. Cline, OF
New York The boy wonder" won the
first block last night by score or 400
to 1871. His high run was 81.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-27

Wiley Taylor, the Kansas City
pitcher, dropped into the Tigers quar-
tiers this morning early enough TO
have breakfast and get out to the
grounds for the morning workout.
Taylor is feeling great, he says. and
is going to get such hold on his
pitching job during the training sea.
son that nothing but a miracle can
break him loose from 1t.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-27
SHORT LENGTHS


Bantamweight Champion Johnny
Coulon announces that he will give
frankie Burns return match pro-
vlded the latter posts a 5000 side bet.
Jack Herrick, OF Kewanee, His, and
Bert Fagin insist that the winner OF
their bout before the Pacific A. c.. in
Los Angeles Saturday afternoon Will
have fook-fn for a go with Eddie Nc
Goorty for the middleweight cham-
pionship.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-02-27

Ralph Works rs going to mix base
ball and law this spring. He has
with him on this trip a couple Of big
books In yellow leathered covers with
scarcity OF pictures, which he In