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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-04-22
AMER. ASSOCIATION
AMER. ASSOCIATION
MERz IS PUZZLE
FOR milwaukee
Only One Brewer Reaches
Third Minneapolis Pitch
er was Pounded Hard

Milwaukee, April 22.-Merz was a
big puzzle yesterday and but n Mil
waukee player reached third base. the
visitors winning by a score Of six to
nothing. Milwaukee used three pitch.
ers ! n a vain attempt to stop Indian
apolis. but Noel was the only one to
snow n form. The batting of Reilly
and Downs featured.
Score: n. n. r..
Milwaukee $4,000 900 ooo-o 4 4
Indianapolis ...l0O 012 OOo-6 II 2
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-04-22
NEW YORK WINS.

Boston, April 22.-New York won
the fifth straight game from Boston
yesterday 4 to 8. The visitors ran
wild on the bases during the first in
ming scoring two run without maxi
ing a hit.
1t was Marquard's first game of the
the fifth when three doubles in a
row allowed Tyler and Connolly to
score. In the eighth inning, with men
on second and third, and one out,
Marquard struck out Bues and Rari-
den.
R. H. E.
New York. .21o o1o ooo-4 1 i
Boston ........10O go O00-3 9 3
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-04-22
PHILADELPHIA WINS.

Brooklyn, April 22.-Philadelphia
cleaned up with Brooklyn yesterday.
winning the final game by a one run
margin. The locals scored their first
run on the new Ebbets field. The fin
al count al 2 to /.
Mayer o%utpitched Allen, although
the latter famed eight men. Three
hits were all the Brooklyns could get
Allan gave six Dalhen brought his
reserve in the eighth without effect.
Curtis finishing the game in the box
and Kirkpatrick going to short. Mo-
ran took Meyers pace in right and
fielded well but could not hit.
r. H. f.
Philadelphia ...1oo 100 600 6 5
Brooklyn ......01O 900 000-1 3 /
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-04-22

Two base hits. Clymer. Mitchell 2,
Tinker. Safer. Miller. Three base hits.
Archer. Safer. Home run, Bates. Hits.
off Lavender S in 2 2-3 innings: off
Smith 6 in Z 1-3 (none out in elev-
enth), off Cheney / in /. Sacrifice hit,
Hoblitzel. Double play. Evers to Safer;
Egan to Hoblitzel. Left on bases, Chi
cago S. Cincinnati 8. First base on
balls, off Lavender 2. Smith 2. Cheney
I. johnson 2. Struck out, by Laven-
der l, by Smith 2, by johnson s.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-04-22
NATIONAL LEAGUE
CHICAGO TAKES
EXCITING GAME
Wins From Cincinnati in the
Ninth Inning Other
Interesting Games

Cincinnati. April 22.-Chicago won
an exciting cleven-inning game from
Cincinnati yesterday afternoon by a
score of z to s. Chicago scored one
run in the first inning on Clymer's
and Mitchell's doubles. They added
two more in the fourth on Il single by
Zimmerman, q three-base hit by Safer
and an out. The two runs in the
ninth we're scored on a single. two
doubles, and a three-base hit by Arch
er. Two more runs We're scored In
the eleven on q double. a base on
balls and two singles. Cincinnati
scored five runs in the third, when
Lavender was knocked out Of the box.
Two bases on balls. two singles. a
double and a home u by. Bates
brought in the runs. In the eleventh.
Mcdonald, who batted for Grant, sin
gled. moved up on an out. and scored
on a single.
r. H. E.
Chicago .....1oo 200 oo2 OF IL /
Cincy .......OO5 900 900 OF IL /
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-10-03
NIXON TO HAVE
HEARING TODAY
Negro Accused Of Numbering Otis Will
liams Will Appear In Mag.
istrate's Court.

Scott Nixon. the negro carpenter,
who surprised Otis Williams, a negro
barber, in NiXon's home last Friday
night, and who administered severe
beating to Williams at that time, will
be given hearing before Magistrate
]. A. Frazier this afternoon at
o'clock, on a charge of murder. This
charge was docketed against Nixon
after the finding OF the decomposed
body of Williams in Brump's bayou
last Tuesday and the filing of the cor
oner's Jury verdict. recommending
that Nixon be apprehended and held
for the death of Williams. Nixon ap-
peared at police headquarters at an
early hour Wednesday morning and
surrendered to Assistant Chief w. ID,
Fiveash, who made out warrant
charging Nixon with murder. The
negro was yesterday transferred from
the city Jail to the county institution.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-10-03

no surprise you get by using this new.
plan corn cure. There's nothing to
stick to the stocking or sock; your
corn pains. stop. You're saved the
bother Of applying plasters that make
the corn bulge out from the core.
You're saved salves that eat into the
healthy flesh and pull; no more fuss
Ing with bandages. You don't have to
help by picking and dragging out your
corns, or cutting with knives or razors
'GETS-IT' Is safe. painless stops
PAIN never hurts healthy flesh. 1t is
guaranteed. Try it on warts. calluses
and bunions, too.
"GETS-IT" Is sold at all druggists
at Is cents a bottle, or sent direct by
q. Lawrence & Co, Chicago.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-10-03
COTTON BELT EXHIBIT
CAR OFF FOR The NORTH
CARRIES SPECIMENS OF AGRI.
& CULTURAL PRODUCTS FROM
THREE SOUTHERN STATES.
Cotton Belt Officials Make Bid for
New Residents Fer This
Section.

The Cotton Belt exhibit car. con-
tanning one q the largest and most
varied exhibits of agricultural prod
ucts, selected from many points in
Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, left
this city yesterday afternoon for a
trip embracing & several thousand
miles through the middle western
states.
The car was in charge Of w. r.
Beattie, agricultural and industrial
agent of the Cotton Belt. accompani-
ed by his assistants. c. T.. Rocken-
bach and L. II. Saupe.
The Car will be stopped at various
points in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and
other states. and 1t is expected that
thousands of homeseekers in these
states will view the products of this
and adjoining states. An advertising
campaign has been carried on foa
several weeks, advising the people OF
the date of the arrival Of the car at
their respective stations. and Mr.
Beattie states that he is confiden,
this trip will result in the immigra-
ton of many desirable citizens to Ar
kansas, I4ouisian and Texas.
The exhibits were selected with the
greatest care and Mr.. Beattie and his
assistants have been very busy for
some time in properly arranging and
displaying the exhibits in the car. A
visit to the car yesterday afternoon
just before it's departure was rev.
citation to the crowds. who found
many surprises in the excellent show
ing made. The car will be absent
several weeks on the trip.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-10-03
HUBER'S BODY is
TAKEN TO OHIO
Funeral Services Over Body al
Popular Young Men Held Here
Yesterday.

The funeral OF c. O.. Huber, who
died at local hospital at late
hour Wednesday light from pernic-
ious fever, was held yesterday after
noon from Lakeside church, Services
being conducted by the pastor, Rev.
K. K. Moore. assisted by Rev. w. G.
Watson and Rev. w. n. LeMance, and
was attended by large number of
sorrowing friends. who banked the
casket and chancel nail with the
many beautiful floral pieces
The music was in charge of the
Choral Club. OF which Mr.. Huber
was a member, and consisted of sefe-
ctions of favorite Hymns and songs OF
the deceased
After the services the body was
carried to the Union station and
shipped to the former home of the
deceased at Barberta, Ohio. accom-
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-10-03
81 THOUGHT
| WOULD Die"
4
Says Lady From Yale, in Speaking Of
Her Terrible Suffering. Which
Lasted For Years.

Yale, Ky.-Mrs. Effie Maxey, of this
place, who has fully regained her
health, afterA years of suffering, au-
thorlties tn.tollowlng statement: q
suffered NDyears, with womanly
troubles, and | thought, every month,
that / would die.
could hardly stand on my feet;
my back would almost kill me, / was
nervous, had heart palpitation and
fainting spells.
Nothing gave me any relief, what
ever, until began taking Cardui, the
Woman's tonic. Since taking Cardui,
| am feeling fine and have gained 20
pounds in weight.
think Cardui is the best medicine
in the world, for women's ailments
and would not be without it in my
house. I am SO pleased with what it
has done for me.
| will always praise Cardui to suf-
fering women, for it has saved NY
life"
You. too, can depend upon Cardui
the womans tonic, to help you, if you
suffer from any of the numerous all
monts SO common to women, or If
you feel the need of good strength
ening tonic, for that tired, WORKOUT
overworked feeling.
Cardui is composed purely of vege-
table ingredients. which act in a
natural, Strengthening, curative way
on the womanly constitution, and help
to build the weakened organs up to
health and strength.
Begin taking Cardu today. ~.
~ B.-Write to: Ladies' Advisory
Dept, Chattanooga Medicine Co.
Chattanooga. Tenn, for Special In
structions, and 64-page book, "Home
Treatment for Women" sent in plain
wrapper, on request
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-10-03
ADJUSTMENTS
+<<+ + + + + + 4 + :.
ANNA HELD AND ALI STAR
VARIETY JUBILEE


Anna Held and All Star Variety
Jubilee will be the attraction at the
Kempner Theatre on next Monday
matinee and night October 6. Little
Peck will he the only city in Ihd
state in which Miss Held and COM
pany will appear. Mail orders fro1a
Pine Bluff theatergoers will receive
special attention.
The Anna Held All Star Variety
Jubilee, which is touring the prinei-
pal cities OF the United States ana
Canada, carries the new standard of
refined vaudeville into new and
brighter heights. The note OF sheer
beauty is sustained by the famous
Observation-Disclosures, herself beauty
OF face, form and action, beauty of
adCrnment. of singing and of dainty
mln!cking. TO establish values even
in the iaterminable question of rela-
tive beauty. Miss Held is surrounded
by group Of young women selected
with first appreciation of their
physical and artistic excellence. The
ingenuity OF the great mods
ties OF Paris was challenged in as
sembling Miss Held's Wardrobe, and
she comes cut of the City of Defect
able Vanity the most wonderfully at
tired woman OF the decade
Complimentary to the dominant.
acte of beauty which is TO prevail
i'll the new Variety Jubilee. six OF
the latest and most startling acts of
advanced vaudeville have been pro-
jected into the production and the
scope Of the amazing bill ranges
from the latest word i'll eccentric
burlesque to the most esquisite gem
oil the drama in miniature--George
Bebans dramatic idyl The Sign Of
the Rose" Infinite tenderness in ar
tlstic expression vie with the n,ost
overwhelmingly funny numbers in this
carefully chosen assemblage of the
best talent OF three continents and
the range OF entertainment offered
by Miss Held for his season has not
yet been equalled or eXcelled FOR
Wholesome merriments, for satisfying
art and for sheer beauty
Distinction is written all over
Anna Held's Variety Jubilee for
1894 and the exposition of splendid
acting. laught-making buffoonery,
acrobatic wizardry, exceptional music
epoch making dances, superb cos;
tuning and startling stage effects
must denote the sincerely and de-
termination Of John Cort. under
whose management Miss Held ap-
pears. to give the American public
the best of the worlds best in
gracious. clean and memorable en-
tertanment.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-10-03
Women Who Get Dizzy

Every woman who is troubled with
fainting and dizzy spells, backache,
headache, weakness. debility, consti-
patton or kidney troubles should use
Electric Bitters. They give relief
when nothing else will, improve the
health. adding strength and yigor
from the first dose. Mrs. Laura
Gaines, Of Ayoca, La. says: -Four
children and all my friends were
looking for me to die. when my son
Insisted that use Electric Bitters. ]
did so. and they have done me world
of good" Just try them. soc and $1.o0
at all druggists or by mail,
IL. L. Bucklcn & Co., Philadelphia or
St Louis.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-10-03

-Ths sale of $2,20O,O00 sacks OF
"SNOW FLAKE" flour in sixteen
years speaks we'll for the grade, don't
you think.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-10-03
CONDUCTOR met
A TRAGIC Death
Julian Harvey, Street Car
Employe, Killed in Cotton
Belt Yards.
HEAD WAS CRUSHED
Last Seen by Companion Late We'd.
nesday Night.-LeaveS Family
In This City.

The body of Julian Harvey, aged
about so. was discovered at daylight
yesterday morning by switching
crew on track 3" in the Cotton Belt
yards near the shops, with the top
oil his head crushed to a pulp, caus-
ed evidently by the wheels of car
passing over his head The lower
jaw and body were not bruised
or cut in any manner, aid it is evil
dent from surrounding conditions
that Harvey had been in STOPPING
position and was struck by the trucks
OF car and instantly killed
Harvey was an employee of the
Pine Bluff Company in the capacity
OF conductor which position he had
held for about two-months, but had
been at work in the construction de-
partment Of the Company since last
February. Prior TO his connection
with the street car company, Harvey
was city employee. He is survived
u
resided at No. 406 Linden street.
When found the clothing on the
body was disarranged but the per-
sonal effects of the man were found
tn his pockets, consisting of small
amount Of change. about 60 cents,
and his watch. keys, etc.
1t is said that Harvey appeared
at Orton's Hotel, on East Second
avenue. at an early hour yesterday
morning and took breakfast, stating
OH his departure that he was going
to work but walked away in the
direction Of where the body was
later found.
Harvey was last seen alive by II.
l.. Ellis, fellow employe, late We'd
aesday night, when the couple sepa-
rated at a point near where the dead
man was found. Ellis states that
Harvey had been drinking little
and that he had persuaded Harvey
to return to this city with him, if he
would not consent to go to his home
in the west end of the city. This
Harvey declined to do and Ellis left
him, going to his room and to bed.
and did not know OF the death of
his companion until told OF the
finding of the body when he reported
fW' work yesterday morning.
Coroner Williams was notified and
went to the scene. A jury was en-
paneled. who viewed the remains and
the surrounding conditions, after
which the body was removed to the
Robinson Undertaking Company's
rooms, to be prepared for burial.
The jury will convene Saturday
morning at $3.50 o clock in thet Chapel
of the Robinson Undertaking Com
pany to decide upon its verdict.
Little can be learned OF Harvey
with the exception that he has rela-
lives near Russellville, and that re-
Gently his father died. leaving him
about $4,000. He stated to a fellow
employee recently that in the event
of his death he would leave enough
10 care for his wife and four boys.
caused by the death of his father. who
had left HIM his part of the estate
in cash.
Mrs. Harvey was Frustrated when
notified of the death of her husband,
and grave fears are entertained for
her on account of her delicate condl-
ton.
The body was prepared for burial
and arrangements for the funeral
will be completed this afternoon
upon the arrival of a sister Mrs.
Ada Mays, OF Brookhaven.M Mississippi.
who was notified by wire of the death
Of her brother.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-10-03

panied by his brother, Melvin Huber,
who arrived in the city yesterday
morning from st. Louis. The pail
bearers were: Walter Alden, TOM
Gadberry, w. c. Reynolds, Roy Gus
ter John A. Johnston, Hugh Hum
phries, Guy Boyd, Tom Williams and
A. w. Lowe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-10-03
Eczema and Itching Cured

The soothing. healing medication in
Or. Hobson's Eczema Ointment pene-
trates every tiny pore of the skin,
clears it Of all impurities stops Itch
ing Instantly. Dr. Hobson's Eczema
Ointment is guaranteed to speedily
heal eczema. rasles, ringworm, letter
and other unsightly eruptions. Ee-
zema Ointment is a Doctors prescrip-
ton. not an experiment. All drug
gfsts Or by mail. soc. Pfciffer Chemi-
cal Co, Philadelphia and st. Louis.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-10-03

The changeable weather OF early
fall brings on coughs and colds that
have a weakening effect on the sys-
TEN, and may become chronic. Use
Toley's Honey and Tar Compound. 1t
has a very soothing and healing eff
feet on the irritated and inflamed air
passages, and will help very quickly
it is a we'll known family medicine
that gives results. Seawell's Phar-
macy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-10-03

brighten up is the word, both In
side and outside.---A pleasant word
and a smile-A paint brush and cau
Of Sherwin- Williams paint. This is
the medium to make happy homes.
Sherwin- Williams Paint. Claud Clege
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-10-03

We connect free, all gas stoves
purchased of us. Buy now-Don't
wait CLEVELAND MATTHEW'S
HARDWARE co. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-10-03
"eETs-f'', Nothing
Lie L for 0orns

Easy Az q. Two. Three, No Fuss,
NO Pai} b. Using "GErs-lT"
Just taM two seconds to put o. 1T.
tic ''GETSfT" on that corn. That corn
IL done n" as sure as the sun rises.
The corn }hrivsls UP. vantshes. That'e
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-10-03
To Prevent Blood Poisoning

apply at once the wonderful old reliable DIR
PORTER'S ANT1SEPTIc HEALING OIL, a sur
gical dressing that relieves pain aud heals
the same time. Not liuiment. CSC. soc. $40
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-10-03

Miss Edna Smith is spending a few
days in Little Rock as the guest OF
friends.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-07
Ceperal Markets,

BUTTER-Unsettled receipts. 1874 pack.
ages: M extras. h., 3~e1aa37c-: irsts.
32as5c.; seconds, 29a31c.: thirds, 27a2sc.:
held. extras, 3Sa34c.; firsts, 30a32c.: sec
onds, 2sa 2eo.; state dairy. tubs, finest. 32a
Sac: good to prime, 29a31c.; common to
fair. 23a27c.; process. extras. 2sAa27c.:
,rsts. 251aa26c.: seconds. 23a24c.; imitation
hrsts. 241aa3hc.: factory. June
make, 22ha24hc.; current make. 1rsts. ga
24c.: seconds, 22a22i4c.; thirds. 1sa2lc.;
packing stock, current make. No. 3. 2la
Hhc.; No. 8, 1sa20c.
CHEESE-steady; receipts. s2f boxes;
state, whole milk. specials. white. fresh.
held, h.. $780,: colored. fresh. held. isc.:
average fancy, white. fresh, held. INA
17Xc.; colored, fresh. held. 17Mai7kc.: un-
derxrades, 14a15hc.; state skins, held.
specials, 14a14%c.: fresh. specials. 1Sa1sho.;
fair to choice, 12a1aHc.; underErades. Ease.
EGGs-Firm: receipts. s.sa4 cases: fresh
gathered. extras. doz.. 2sa1sc.: extra lrsts.
asa27c.: nrsts, A5saahc.; seconds ana low
err grades, ooa24c.; held fresh, l2az2c.:
dirtIes. l5a17c.; checks. 13al6c.; refrlEera-
tor. special marks. fancy. 20a203tc.: irsts,
1sais1ke.; lower grades. l2a1S3hc.; state.
Pennsylvania and nearby. hennery whites.
fancy. large, s5a36c.: common to good. ga
SIC; hennery browns. 2sa2sc.; gathered
brown and mixed colors. 26azo.
HAY AND sTRAW-Steady; timothy.
new. soc. al. 10; shipping. &c.: clover. soa
s5c.: clover mixed, SOC, a$1; long rye straw.
GOA s21Lc.; small bales, ba7hc. less.
POTATOES Steady; Bermuda. new.
bbI. Sa5.5o: Maine. bag, Hs0a1. 90:. Lons
Island 81. 25a2. rs: state. A.b; western. $40
al, rs; Weets, Jersey. basket, Slal.t0
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-07
Live Stock Markets.

PittsburEh, Jan. I"
CATTLE-Receipts, 100 carloads; mar
ket steady; choice. Ss.75as; prime. 81. goa
SOS: good, 81 .75aS.I Is; tides. Sc, 70a7 80; fair,
ssa6. 60; common. $sa6; heifers. N.loa7.s0;
fresh cows and springers. s25a70.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Receipts. IS dou-
BILE decks; market strong; prime wethers.
IS. Soab. so; good mixed. $bae. Is; fair mixed.
"a. 2a4.85; lambs, $6a9. veal calves, lila
Ii. sc. heavy and thin. $7as.
HOGS-Receipts, 80 double decks; mar
ket lower and steady; prime heavy. $3.50;
heavy mixed. T.66a7.7s; mediums and
heavy Workers., N.s5a7.90; light Workers
n pigs, $7.o6as: roughs. $6.50a7.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-07
TO SUCCEED JEFF DAVIS.
Now Arkansas Senator For Short Term
J., NJ. Heiskell, an Editor.

Now Arkansas senator FOR snort lern
J. N. HeiskeIl, an Editor.
Little Rock, Ark, Jan. 7.-Governor
George w. Donaghey appointed John
Netherland Heiskell, editor of the Ar
kansas Gazette Of this city. United
States senator to succeed the late Jeff
Davis.
The appointment is for the short
term ending on March 4. MI. Heiskell
3 forty years old and a native of Ten
iessee. He did newspaper work In
Chicago and Louisville before coming
70 Little Rock As editor Of the Gazette,
# which he Is part owner. MI. Heis-
tell never before held a political ONCE.
He said that when the legislature elects
/ senator he Will return to Little Rock
md resume bis editorial work
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-07
PLOTTED MURDER IN MlDAIR.
Mysterious Damage Done to British
Army AeropIanes.

Army AeToPIAHct
London, Jan. 7.-Malicious damages
surreptitiously done in three distinct
instances to certain aeroplanes Of the
British army have caused the Royal
Aero club to set on foot a search for
the culprits which promises to stir up
widespread interest.
According to Lawrence Santoni. a
director Of the British Deperdussln
Aeroplane company, the tamperers
were experts who knew in just what
spot to cripple the engines SO that the
pilots would be suddenly made help
less while their ships were In flight.
What the motive was for the attempt
ed murder in midalr," as the Daily Ex-
press designates 1t, tie authorities are
In a position only to conjecture.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-07

Sc in. full bleached
Table Damask in sew
eral handsome patterns;
the 39c grade. Sale
Price,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-07
The Greatest White Sale Ever
Held in Perth Amboy and Vicinity
Combinations

Combination of nainsook, eyelet embroidery trimmed,
others medallion trimmed, finished at bottom with deep
pin tuck rufle. $1.25 value. o.
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next day as desired.
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and the rates per word for The Topeka
State Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-09-01

One night my wife woke me with u
nudge to whisper:
Josiah, 1 think I hear burglars
That's q pretty sure sign that there are
no burglars about replied.
But there's awful racket in the
back yard
''WeiI?''
well. who knows who i, around AMI
what they are stealing? Get up and let
'em know you are at home,
My dear woman. let's look at this thing
from the othe- point of view. No person
in back yard is up here in our bed
room. Consequently, our threats are safe.
It is well-known that 1 am always home
O nights, and no one will figure that this
night is an exception. AS to the identity
of the marauders. what is 1t to us whether
they are named Smith or Jones?''
But do you want to be robbed?" per-
sisted my good wife
do not No man does. hear bar
rel being SOFTLY rolled over the grass.
That barrel contains a dead cat and a lot
of old shoes and rubbers. 1 headed it UP
this afternoon and left it to be stolen. If
not stolen it will cost me Is cents to have
it carted away. Mary. seek the repose-
We have saved 10 cents in cold cash, the
thief has worked up a surprise party IN
himself. and there is yet time to indulge
in our full amount of sleep and wake up
in the morning and be glad we are liv-
ing."-(Copyright, 1913 by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate)