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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-02
THE PROMOTER
BY DAVID KING

the order and reconcile mlionaires and habit,
to the prison walls of groCcrS shop
In the silence that followed Atherton leaned back AMI
thrust his hands into his trousers pockets contemplating
his late partner with deep concern. Beldon dec
Grating another of the napkin; but this time
1t the head of a girl he drew and Atheron knew
by the light that grew in his friends face the sketch
developed that all his argument had been for nothing
Stick here in the West with me. Jimmy he sad, las
voice full OF appeal. and one of these days we'll pull
of something and take down million or two for our
selves. 1t was his last card.
There not the slightest suggestion OF remuneration
in Bedons smile he faced his friend and the dozen
words he spoke would have shattered book Of Ather-
ton falacieS. you haven't seen the girl m dong It
for, old man.. he said
Don't be a fool, Jimmy-don't'
1t the last word. y few moments later the two
men left the restaurant and parted in silence, with only
a hard handclasp to indicate that there might be tie
between them still unbroken.
A THEREON went to New York in October with
the greatest proposition, according to Athertons
figures ever typewriter in the West. He made straight
for a certain tall building on lower Broadway which
housed group capitalists for whomhs scheme carried
peculiar interest, and there spread before the money
kings the pearls of his genius.
In May the capitalists still noSing the baubes
Atherton tipped rolled them into alluring position
with his pcncilpont but yet the necklace of millions
remained unSrung, and Ahcrton was beginning TO suS-
indications that the capitalists, known generally as the
Normo crowd, were playing at fast and loose; that,
while Atherton, suspended in attudinous anxiety,
awaited his answer the capitalists expert sand hogs
in the West burrowng under his options, laying
mine for his elimination as a protlttaklng nddlernan
They interested in Atheron's propositions: 1t
fitted into, in fact necessary to- their plans. But
Atherton figuring on cool half million prott Tor
himself by way of remuneration for having discovered
and rounded it up-a modest expectation which, from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-02

"Hey, Popover,' says I, steern him respe...ai
through the gate. Don't forget to tell EN- al.
Arnlina too
And as the three of EN- streams n with the waite IN
the middle turns to find Pidde gain at the sight s''
ton-eyed.
Want YOU sayin' how much you'd like TO see -ae
lone hero Of the hill?" says |. We'll. take good &.
That's him, the Squatty one Uh-huh. Mike las
Popoyer who quit bein a waiter 70 fight for his co"n-
try and after he'd licked all the Turks in sight cones
pln back here to hunt around for his tray again.
all Of EN- amt such scum, are they
IT was great old banquet too: for Skid insists tn
they must have conqucrin hero 10 drink 20 l.r.
Popokoulis is the only real thing in sight Mike woutn
stand for a seat at the table, though so they CONF
promised by havin him act as head waiter Skid =
the story just the same. and makes him stand out w
they can all see him. There was some cheerin done
Mr. Robert was tcllin me about it only this mornn
And you've got him his old place at the club, e
says l.
NO" says he. 1--WE arranged to buy out half
tereSt in a florist shop for Mr.. Popokoulis."
oh" says |. "Backn him for the Armna hand
eho II ought to be a cinch. Some chap. that Popo'
even if he a waiter, Ell; It's tough on Pr
though This thing has tied all his ideas in double b-
knots
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-02

parentlv absorbed i'll drawing particularly gloomy
mask Of "rragcdy the Of his napkin, did not
reply to AthcrOn at once and the latter, encouraged
by certain witching about the sides OF his friends
mouth, followed up his advantage mercllcSSy.
Jimmy he SAID, squaring away at the table and
closing his hand BcdonS pencil, "you and have
been in the easy money game long that we've lost all
appreciation of values. For long time we've been
making and spending it at the rate Of something like
twenty thousand dollars year each. We have fol-
lowed mining camp booms stock markets, and general
financial adventure, where rich men become poor and
poor men rich overnight until we no longer possess
of proportion between money figures. dollar
ten twenty fifty, dolarS-is nothing to either Of us,
when. rs is bound to happen once III awhile, we
are travelling on the rims I've you buy White Light
dinners that made the checker and the waiter bow
until his orelock swept the floor when your SparklcrS
and the cigarette were up at UnCleS And now
you've got the thrifty shopkeeper dream Fine
Bedon shrugged his shoulders and laughed nervouSly
Not again-never' he murmurcd remorSeully.
1T isn't possible" Aherton went on, for you to
count pennies and dimes wait for the turnover
spool Of cotton: you've turned too many fve-fgure
deals. Then there's the of it all. the
temptble tckery and the petty hatreds of competition.
to say nothing of the cheap haggng and the sordid,
knee bending thing. You a tradesman' BAH
But its the sane, safe. and sure way protested
Beldon; besides I'm sick OF this you-furnisht heshpS
and-we ll-suppy- theocean thing The small shop is the
business bone and snew of the country its the starting
point for all the big fellows"
Its Their starting point, yes, retorted Mherton:
"but there isn't one man in million who can reverse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-02
Drawing by I. X. Hanna

'U'RE making mistake, Jimmy, a big
mistake, to imagine that you can break
away from this sort OF thing and settle
down to meaSly living ten or fifteen
per cent profit on a small buSineSs-in
a dinky Eastern town. couldn't do it,
and know good and well that YOU can't
Why, you're made of captain stuff, Man"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-02

Popoycr he pinks up and acts foolish about Swappn
grips; but Skid insists.
so YOU beat EN- out in the end did YOU" Skid goes
m lust naturally put it all over that whole bunch
If Turks. didn't YOU, But how did il happen"
Il don't know. says Popoycr ingerin his hat nerv-
GUS Il am very busy all the time and and | have
nothing to eat all night You all other Greek sol
Hers was hurt; and me- must stay to keep the Turks
from the hill. Very busy time, Sir md am not much
for fight anyway.
~Grca, Scott" says Skid. He says he's not much
ior-but see here, how did it cnd:"
Popovcr gives a shoulder ,hrug. "onee more they
at me after YOU 60, says he and then come our
brave Greek General with big army and chase Turks
away. And the Captain say why am such big fool as
to stay behind. That is all know. Three weeks ago
discharge from being soldier. Now come back here
and have no more my good job. am much sorry.
Think Of that" breaks out Skid. Talk about the
ingratitudc Of Republics. Why, England would have
given him the Victoria Cross for that But can't some
;'ling or other be done about this job OF his"
Why certainly. says Mr. Robert Here, lets go
back into my Office
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there. Il would wish to speak say
he. with Mr.. Ellns.
Yes. yes, another time, says Nh
Robert hasty.
But see here" says Skid, still gain
steady. Don't YOU remember me-
Take a good look now.
Popoycr gives him a glance and
shakes his head. Maybe | serve YOU
at the club. Sir. says he
Club be bowed" says Skid. The
last time | saw YOU YOU were serving
a machine gun. six miles east Of Mus
tapha. Isn't that so;'
"Oh, Mustapha." says Popover, his
eyes lghtin' up a little. "On the hill
lust beyond where the bridge was
blown up? You came at the nights
end. Oh, yes!'
Il kncwit." exclaims Skid. I'D have
bet a thousand curly hair, same
shoulders. same eyes. Ellns. here's
that lone hero was telling you about.
Here"
But that's only Mike" says
Mr.. Robert, gain from one to the
other. used 70 be waiter at the
club, YOU know.
Il don't care what he used to be,
says Skid, "or what he is now, | want to
shake hands with him
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05
FOR SALE..REAL ESTATE
LIENS AGENCY
Suite 107-10S-109 over
First National Bank, El Centro

No. 7. 320 acres nearly all in alfal-
ia, fenced and cross-fenced, S105 per
acre.
No. II. An assignment Of 500
acres in Water District No. at S35.
No. II. 500 acre assignment, in
Township II, Range is, $1,000.
No. 16. 160 acre assignment, In
Township 1S, Range 16, $40 per acre.
No. 20. 100 acres near Brawley,
one of the best farms in the county,
$4,000.
No. "a. One-half section we'll i'm
proved ranch in Water District Mol,
to trade for coast income property.
No. So. Assignment on west side
property, partially improved, at $40
if sold this week. Best yet.
$40 per acre.
No. 35. 80 lots in Park Addition Ell.
Centre, at from $500 to $3.50. Very
easy terms if desired.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05

The finest diamond in the valley
at 1915. Diamond rings $12.50 up.
Elgin and Waltham watches-lowest
price in the valley. Expert watchmak-
ing. j. +. Lukens, 522 Main St.-Adv.
If
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05

See Spikes Detective and Collection
Agency about taking over regular col
lections anywhere in the valley. We
get results. p. o. Box 232, FL Centre,
Calif.-Adv. If
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05
MONEY TO LOAN

LOMBARD & SON. Tnc.. Cailfornis
loan agents for the Union Central
Insurance Company, have plenty Of
money to loan on first class farm
security. Long time loans. annual
interest with liberal prepayms
privileges. $. J.. Montgomery. man.
aEer Of El Centre office. Room 3
over Security Savings Bank
MONEY TO LOAN on real estate. A
ANDERSON. Masonic Temple
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05
FOR RENT-REAL ESTATE

WE WILL build business block G5x1OO
on oC~ 9Th and state street corner, to
suit responsible tenant Five or ten
year lease. JONES tNVESTME.
CO. IF
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05
POULTRY
PASTURE AND PRODUCE

FOR SALE-200 tons of alfalfa hay,
baled and delivered in Holtville by
the ton or in car load lots. j. r.
STRANG. If
FOR SALE-Sheep feed. r. p. GAR
MIRE, 10th and Holt. If
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05
FRATERNAL SOCIETIES

WANTED-A Ford runabout. IRWIN
JAQUAY, Lion hotel XII
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05
Lien's S Agency

Suites 1O7-108-1O9 over
First National Bank, Ell Centro
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05

FOR SALE-Two secondhand autos
and one light auto delivery. Terms
IL desired. X. l.. HARRELL. AZ
Main 81 tF
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05

FOR SALE-Highly improved, close in
Ell Centre property, which pays Is
per cent on Investment; new building
under lease. Read this over, then
for full details see r. Il. JAUMAN.
4S6 Main ST., El Centre Land & Bro :.
kerage Co. If
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05

40 acres Ia mile Of El Centro city lin
its, all in alfalfa, house and corrals.
Price S225 per acre. Mighty good
quality of medium soil. An eXcell-
and place. Terms $4,000 cash, $1,000 a
year.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05

10 acres miles from city limits Of Ell
Centre, z acres alfalfa, 8 acres Euca :
lyptus worth $1,000. Finest kind of
soft soil / nthe valley. Will grow
anything. Price $4,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05

100 acres good soft soil, miles from
Ell Centro 40 acres alfalfa. Has all
been in alfalfa but s. acres. Price
$3.50 per " ere on terms of $4,000 cash,
balance years or less at Z per cent.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05

New modern bungalow in Park ad-
dition. Price $4,000. $l400 cash, bal
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE
$500 cash and balance monthly
buys modern six room bungalow on
a 65 foot lot near high school.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05

One lot in Park addition at $50 be-
low market. $3.50 cash, balance
monthly.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05

60 foot lot on Orange with tent
house, now rented for $11 per month.
Room for several more houses. Price
$3.50, half cash.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05

65 foot lot on Brighton. Price 500.
Sewer, gas, water and sidewalk to
be laid. Half cash.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05
AUTOMOBILES

FOR SALE or TEADE-FouT cylinder
Maxwell auto Ia good repair Price
reasonable. T. W. FGSHBrRN. p
miles north, miles east of Heber.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05

The best buy we have. House and
lot $1050. $3.50 cash. Lot alone worth
the price asked.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05

240 acres, only 1 mile from station, 40
acres of this land is in the river and
the rest is the finest kind of soft
soil. No waste. Price $4,000. This
ranch is a bargain at the price.
ALLEN G. ALLEN
1S6 528A Main st.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05

FOR SALE-1O cows and milk route.
Box 7S6, El Centro." " tt
WANTED-To buy typewriter also
cash register. Call White Rose Cafe.
1877
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05

ance monthly.
PURCELL-SARG LAND CO.
Hotel Oregon block
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE

10 acres 2 miles from city limits Of Ell
Centre, acres alfalfa, acres Euca-
lyptus worth $1,000. Finest kind of
soft soil nthe valley. Will grow
anything. Price $4,000.
40 acres Ia mile Of El Centro city linn
its, all in alfalfa, house and corrals.
quality of medium SOIL An excell-
and place. Terms $4,000 cash, $1,000 a
year.
100 acres good soft soil, 4 miles from
El Centro 40 acres alfalfa. Has all
been in alfalfa but 5 acres. Price
$3.50 per {" ere on terms of $4,000 cash,
balance years or less at per cent.
240 acres only 1 mile from station, 40
acres of this land is in the river and
soil. No waste. Price $4,000. This
ranch is bargain at the price.
ALLEN & ALLEN
1S6 52SE Main st.
COUNTRY PROPERTY
40 acres near Meloland, about half in
alfalfa, balance in corn. Price $3.50
per acre. Terms.
100 acres near Holtville. All in alfal-
ia. Fenced and cross fenced hog
tight. Small house and some shade
trees. Price $165 per acre.
40 acres all in alfalfa and joint town
site of Hoitville. Priced $50 per
acre under anything else like it. will
give good at
this will sell. Also have so acres
joining Holtville on which we can
bve best of terms. Another quick
seller.
80 acres near Calexico, all in alfalfa
and fenced in nine fields. $175 per
acre. =. .
PURCELL-SARGEN LAND co.
Oregon Hotel Block If
property. partially improved, at $40
IL sold this week. Best yet. Liens
Agency, exclusive agent, 107-10s.
109. over First Natioral Bank. II
FG 5dxl4S F7ae ssod5 1'ssss Tafms ssSS5 Ss
per cent. EDGAR BROS. REALTY
co, 500 Main ST.
FOR SALE-A $500 large modern
house on a $4,000 lot. cream of loca-
tion. for $4S00. half cash. Inquire at
Press office. u
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT ST.
LOUIS-Have three good income
producing properties right in heart of
best section of city to exchange for
Imperial valley lands. owner is
compelled to come west on account or
health and will give some one good
deal. II Interested call at our
office and see photos.
PURCELL-SARGEN LAND co. tt
FOR SALE-Reiinquishm 240 acres,
sandy land 8 miles south of Holt
Vile; 40 acres leveled; 1S5 shares OF
water stock. Price $4,000 an acre
ALEXANDER G.. INGRAM, Real Es-
tate. sos Main st.
FOR SALE-Choicest ten acres alfalfa
land in the valley. Within two miles
of Calexico. See me first. S. Mccoy,
154. CaIeXico X190
FOR sALE-At the right price, 100 ~
Main street frontage. VARNEY
BROS. & co. II
FOR SALE--sO acres soft land near Me :
loland, 500 per acre. HARRISON
LAND co. u
FOR SALE--Broadwa income prop
erty. Address p. o Box 705, El Cen
tro If
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05

FOR SALE-Team of mules and wagon
in good condition. MRS. r. T.
ESTES. X1S7
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05
COUNTRY PROPERTY

40 acres near Meloland, about half in
alfalfa, balance in corn. Price $3.50
per acre. Terms.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05

100 acres near Holtville. All in alfal
ia. Fenced and cross fenced hot
tight. Small house and some Shad,
trees. Price $165 per acre.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05

FOR SALE-160 acres at a great bar
gain. A fine farm all improved, 3
miles cast of Heber. EDGAR BROS.
REALTY CO, 500 Main st.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05
WANTED-REAL ESTATE
LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN

STRAYED-One dun sorrel mare mule
years old. Anyone taking up same
phone S3, or notify Clarks Livery
x19U
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05

PURCELL-SARG LAND co.
Oregon Hotel Block t
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05

40 acres all in alfalfa and joint town
site of Hoitville. Priced $50 per
acre under anything else like it, Will
give good terms. See us at once as
this will sell. Also have so acres
joining Holtville on which we can
bive best of terms. Another quick
seller.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-12-05

80 acres near Calexico. all in alfalfa
and fenced in nine fields. SITS per
acre. .... -. .
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-08-30

member OF, the old board TO- personnel
~ investigate and : ascertain what
every water consumer Of the city. Of
Duluth paid to the department. for
the water he consumed in a certain
month. So long as the rates are On
the same basis, the receipts for, q
month one or two years ago will
show the same proportion as the re-
ceipts in any month this year. ( = ! =.
my investigation further convinced
me, as it did the other members; Of
the board, that the" large, consumers,
who do not use much In excess Of
5000 cubic feet of water each month,
were probably paying a little more
than their just proportion for the
water they used; that it was certain
that more than one-half Of all the
water consumers, which included all
the small consumers and all the par
ties who paid the least amounts to
the department each month, were not
paying more than their just proper
ton, If proper consideration be given
to what it costs the department to
take care Of the accounts and care
for and maintain and operate the
water service of each consumer; that
there was danger of losing few Of
the largest consumers, whose use Of
water is for mechanical purposes and
purposes which do not require pure
water, by a raise of rates to them;
and that no water was furnished to
any consumer who did not pay the
department more for such water than
the initial or primary cost to the de-
partment Of actually delivering it."
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-08-30

Az Ia NOTICE. &#z. III, i-S;,,
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
s. St. Louis: District Court. Eleventh
s..< judicial District.ssSs4 asS IA: f$s. n
Ia the matter OF the estate. OF Mike
rzs Jerkovitch, also known as Mile
53F Jerkovich, Decedent. as:s$. Y; $&E ?
Milica Jerkovich, wild oN, tive. minor
CHI ldren OF said decide emit: sswhose
hristian. names are ssunknown,sres
IN dents Of Croatia, ana; /: citfxep: Of
81 Hungary, heirs and next OF kin OF
said decedent and Edgar Prochnik,
Imperial e. Royal Austro- Hungarian
Consul. - their legal representatives.
Morit5 Helm, 40 administrator Of the
III estate OF said Decedent, and all per.
sons interested in the .estate OF said
no he above named Respond dents: I'M.
Pursuant to the order Of the hove
named District Court, duly made and
f1iled stsisas the above ent tiled matter In
&, Notiss as hereby given Eyou, that the
adnlinistrAtor# of said estate has III HIS
potsesS1ons q certain sum OF money re-
sceiyeds by M 20 II account OF the. q Y
sle8eds wTon6tgl death Of said decedsnt,
for the benefit OF the heirs. An APP
Ipltcatt ton has been made by said peti-8
TONER to the above named court for;
m order allowing and adtnstinG s. the
tess and expenAeso f said tAdmtnistr AtorI
md III other expensAs incurred In con-a
3nSctton With the collect ton and adistris 3
button ne sSait FUND. dsterminin4 The
lsA{Yl hstEs. sEad ansxt TN S. ~
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-08-30

.Ninne.ota tor. IA. er aa llloklnx IN
adjusting III 'Attorneys' ises WA othor.
the collection and al strisqt ton sot raid
ina next of Till 81. tho DECIDE nt md
ether persons entit}ea & e shaTe IN tho
and othsrMtse. sahd. auth tittaE 4 and
directing THE undersigned represents -
tive to distribute said fund IN accord
ance with such ACCUMULATION.
brought s 81 tor nfRsafins D.feps sa "a
Court '1 At, special term t b tq. be
1uth, Minnesota on. tho J. 18th day Of
October. 1913. at $3.50 O'clock in the
forenoon OF said. day., or as soon there
after as counsel can be heard. at
which. time and place al persons In.
terested In the. distribution of !, said
fund may assert their claims and will
be heard therein. - - - - > :
Dated this 2lst day Of August, 1918.
I'D ;E..2 d b - ELISE HANSEN,
Administrative of the estate OF
Anton Hansen, decedent
- HARRY w. TANNERS.
Attorney for Administrative. :.
L. B.. Aug. &c, Sept. s. Is, 1913.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-08-30

STATE or M1N NSrs6T:, .co1,Nrv \, -,
St Louis-se.s District Court. Elsv-
.enth Judicial District - x.
Elise Hansen, as administrative or the
estate 81 Anton, Hansen. .deceased.'
= : 2':a - Plaintiff,
Duluth Street Railway Company,
Z. 70 Elise Hansen ana all other ner.
sons or parties claiming Z any rirht.
title or interest 4 the estate OF Anton
Hansen. decedent. Eli G.'I r. :, 80 :.
I. Pursuant to order Of the above
named District Court. duly made and
filed In the above entitled matter. no
tics is hereby given you: ~ ~
That the undersigned, Elise Hansen.
A. administering 81 the estate 81 An
ton Hansen. decedent has In her pos
session Al certain SUM Of mon y, a. "a
ceiyed by. her.as damages iii ascousit
Of the wrohEful death ofF said 9decsd-
ent: # 0 III 555f . j. u No.
that an application has beef been & made.
to the sDistriftx Court sao f n st. Lonist
COUNTY, gsdt e I. pIl!strict of
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-08-30
SHDRlFF,s EXECUTION sALE.

SHER1FF'S EXECUTION SALE.
Under ana BY virtue Of p. an Execution
the Dis trict Court Of the state: of
judicial District. and County 50f St.
Louis. on, the 18th day Of august, 1913.
eted in said Court and County in an
Brown Brown VAS Pia,ntiff, ana Mary Branch.
Linda n: Dunn, Mary p: Finger Nellie
Branch. Frances A. Branch and Han
nah Branch were Defendants. in favor
Of said Plaintiff and against said De-
PENDANTS and each Of them for the sum
which said Judgment the sum Ct t34;s22
has: been paid)s and Two and 7o-1o9
dollars, increased costs, which said
execution has to me, as =sheritf Of said
and delivered, I have levied upon and
will sell at public auction to the high
est cash bidder. at the sheriff's Office
In the Court House, In the City of Du-
MondaY, the 18th day Of october. 1918.
at ten O'clock in the forenoon of that
day, all the right, title and interest
that the above named judgment debit
S5s had de. sPS t. e tss s ay
December, 1909; that being Nhe: date =of
rendition Of said Judgment. or any
interest therein which said Judgment
debtors or any Of them have since that
property being as follows: to-wit::
Lot One rs. ii, Block Nine 90. Ban
ming & Rays Subdivision Of Duluth.
according to the plat thereof ON file
lister of Deeds in. and for st. Louis
County. Minnesota. ~ T. -: =,
Dated, Duluth, Minn., August 2lst.
lao JOHN r: ME1N1NG. ~
Sheriff st. Louis County, MINI.
By ": A. DASH, Deputy: ::
Crassweller, Crassweler e. Blu, !.
Attorneys for Judgment Creditor.
L: W.. Aug. 80, Sept. s. 49, 1921 Oct