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Douglas Island news., 1913-07-23

The Ladies' Leagae will give TO- cent tea in the Congregational church parlors tomorrow (Thursdsy) after noon. An interesting program has been prepared. Mem bers and friends invited to bring their sewing and spend a pleasant afternoon.
 Mrs. H. l.. Rodgers, sister of W. J. MoGerry, who is employed at the M. C.. Rogers Go. store, arrived on the Al-Ki this morning from Kennydale, Wash, Mrs. Rodgers is teacher of languages in the Tacoma school, aud came north for a few days visit with her brother.
 Collville Gallwas and his partner, Stanley Marks, have launched forth in the wood cutting business in earnest, with a cut off saw, operated by gas engine. To see that machine chew up cordwood makes us think savage thoughts of the old back breaking buck saw of our bOyhood days.
 The funeral of Wesley Stoft was held at the residence of Mir. and Mrs. Henry Museth, Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Reuisou officiating, and the little body was laid to rest in the Eagles plot at the Douglas cemetery. Mir. and Mrs. Stoft will remain in Douglas for some time before returning Co their home at Petersburg.
 DED-Wnliam, beloved son of Mir. and Mrs. E. M. Peters, died last Wed- Wednesday as the family was returning from Sitkoh bay in gas boat. The child was aged II months and 23 days. Funeral services were held at the fam fly residence in Douglas, on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'cluck, Rev. Osborne of dciating. The interment was at the Douglas cemetery.
 Capt. Cunaue and Engineer Ma thiesen, of the cannery tug Spencer, were visitors OF the Island yesterday. The Spencer is one of the staunchest of the gas boats operating in this part of Alaska. She is the property of the Northwestern Fisheries company, and her home port is at Dundas bay. The caunery at Duudas bay has been very successful so far this season and re ports a pack of about 75,0OO cases of reds, brought mostly from Lituya and Dry bay.
 The City of Rome came into port Saturday night with A. Baritello, Jack Henson, P. II. Fox, Paul Bloedhorn and the News man, returning from a spledid outing at Pyous bay, where big brown bear and timid deer abound; where the mountain streams are filled with trout and the deep waters of the bay are filled with herring and salmon. Upon reaching home they were sur prised to find that anxious friends had counted them among the missing and were about to send out relief eXpedi- tiOn
Douglas Island news., 1913-07-23
Card of Thanks

To the kind friends who gave us help and consolation, and by their sym pathy helped us bear our burden of sorrow in the loss of our son, Wesley, we extend our heartfelt thanks.
 JOHN W. STOFT AND WIFE.
Douglas Island news., 1913-07-23
SWEDISH LUTHERAN OHUROH

Sunday School every Sunday at 10 a. m. Services 8 p. m. on every Sum- day.
 The Ladies' Aid Society meets the first Wednesday of each month in the homes of the membs at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
 J.H. WARMANEN, Pastor.
Douglas Island news., 1913-07-23

"sITKA HOT SPRINGS" Accom- modations, American or European plan. For terms apply to pr. F. l.. Goddard Sanitarium, Alaska.
Douglas Island news., 1913-07-23

J. H. WARMANEN, Pastor.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-07-17
Cabinet officers Get Queer Mall.


Melody reached Secretary Houston
Of the department of agriculture
through his mail in the guise Of three
pieces Of music, one love song. the
others patriotic in theli appeals. Fur
thermore one OF the worlds dreaMers
has sought his support in trying to es-
tablish a world centre" for the promo-
ton Of broad humanitarian principles
A third contribution in the polygot
mass OF matter was formidable sized
volume containing Jumbled mass Of
alleged universal genealogical informa-
ton, collected from almost every
source under the sun, astronomy and
mythology, signs and symbols having
been utilized
One palnably spurious and one evil
IDENTITY genuine request for financial
aid in agricultural work and several
requests for autographs also came In
the days grist Of mail The bona-fde
request for aid, which was from
western homesteaders wife was an.
swered although Of course no money
could be sent az the department has
no funds for such relief Washington
Evening Star.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-07-17
Watch the Wheel.

when crossing a crowded thorough.
fare on which automobiles predoml.
mated" remarked a pedestrian. 1T
used to be difficult for me to decide
whether a chauffeur intended to 20
straight ahead or suddenly turn and
dart around the corner
Il endeavored TO solve the matter
by watching the eyes Of the chauf-
feur the same as boxer watches
the eyes OF his opponent to discover
where he intends striking blow. But
the method proved unsatisfactory.
"The other day I accidentally dis
covered a wav to tell In which direc.
ton the chauffeur intends to turn. II
Is very simple All that Is necessary
Is to keen your eyes glued on the
STEERING ~heol or course the chauf.
feur con- turn his car without twist.
ing the wheel and by watching which
way 70 4 4 YOU can tell In which
direc.io, . lr'nrfs 10 turn"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-07-17
Changes Name-Inherlt. sa.ooo nm

Seattle. Wash.-Judge French's de-
c'sion In the suit brought by Henry
Wharton Shoemaker. millionaire poet
againet his former wife. Mrs. Beatrice
Shoemaker Perry. 10 annuI the adop
ton OF his fve-year-old son, Henry,
enables the boy to change his last
Name from Perry to Shoemaker and
thereby inherit 100000 Of the estate
OF his grandfather. Henry F. Shoe
maker. who lived In New York
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-07-17

os1'no sottiss and Lamp chimwsy&,
take tho handle Of an old broom
md cut II into 12-inch lengths. Fastsa
'nese sticks In upright position To O
'oero one inch thick, placing them
'esen Inches apart. After rinsing tho
'ottles, vases. ETC., turn them upside
Town over these sticks to DRY. n Q,
handle II placed at each end OF ~
board. II will be an easy matter =
aove 1t about from place to place.,
Voman's Home Camnanicn
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-07-17
Didn't Concern Him.

TIE tramp did away with 4 sanA
vich handed to him BY tho latest far.
msr wife he had favored with q cali
She had wrapped the sandwich in Q
ssction Of newspaper, which the tramp
canned with the eye Of carelessness
Characteristic Of his kind. my idss
Of nothin' to git nutty about" hs ~
marked To himself. after glancing q
. market report, III the advance q
q . ton ID The price Of car vheels." -
SOlea.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-07-17

The art Of letter writing ID Su1eu
simpls II you viii take It In an sim
plicity Al you have to DO u TO oonp
lure up . vision Of the person y
whom you are writing. pick up yoxs
pen. and-talk When you can pc
turs . face you like. adorned with q
PIPE whose shape you know well, n
q no difficult matter TO and what b
say and how 70 say Il A letter = q
chat and the pel can ~ - sfIeottyo
- the tongue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-07-17

and stamped 1t and called to brother
Ben that she would give him q quar-
ter to take her pony and convey the
letter to the village.
"But it's raining cats and dogs" he
replied.
But you have raincoat"
Gimme the COIN"
Did brother Ben get out the pony
and HE away to town and drop that
letter into the postofice with his own
hands? He didn't. He was a dry boy
and hated water like a hen. He SIM
ply got out the family umbrella and
sneaked out to the gate and when An
auto came along with a young man
and his chauffeur in 1t he held up his
hand as signal to stop, and then adj
vanced and held out the letter to the
young man and said:
BE good and do Teller favor"
"For sure"
Drop this into the postofflce when
you pass through town."
"Why certainly. Any money in It
to tempt me?"
mot a red It's my sister Nellie's
letter"
"Ah."
And It's going to MFR. Harry wes-
ton. New York city," said brother
Don ho rooI thO odArocS
All right, my young friend. MI.
Harry Weston will get his letter, even
II have to carry It to him."
Brother Ben did not return directly
to the house. He made for the barn.
and It was an hour later when he On.
tered the house by the kitchen door
and said:
II was about eight months after that
rainy day and that explicit letter that
Miss Nellie vane started out ono att
ernoon after wild strawberries. Il
was to be down the road . quarter Of
= mile and then over the fence into
the meadow. Brother Ben had been
there and made 4 hog Of himself.
It IL painful to watch q girl climb 4
fence It's like sheep crying to climb
a tree. Miss Nellie did Just % any
other girl would have done. She
climbed two feet high and got her foot
caught and fell back to shout.
At that moment a young man in an
auto came along-same young man
that had taken her letter to mail In
the long ago. He stopped. He ran
to the prisoner and loosened her foot.
1t was case of sprained ankle The
heroine had to be conveyed home
the family was startled-the doctor
was called. Good form required the
hero to call next day and give his
name and eympathies.
This was done by Mr.. Ford Grafton,
and at his third call he produced the
letter he hadn't mailed that rainy day,
and had carried with him on trip to
Europe an back. Miss Nellie blushed
and said the delay made no difference.
and he informed her that while in Lon
don he had met Mr.. Weston and his
bride on their tour.
III my lnexcusable carlessness has
caused you any disappointment l shall
never forgive myself" he said.
"Oh, It was just an inquiry about
gloves; she replied and 1t was a
whole year later that she told him the
truth.
"Father. have taken what came
along" said the girl with mischiev-
GUS smile after Mr.. Grafton had had
his talk with him in the library.
81 see," he replied. well, as I un-
derstand 1t, you owe your brother Ben
another quarter"
Copyright. 1913, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-07-17
Wanted No "s.sy Ei,otv at Death.

~ ~ "Vk DIT OrdIn.
New York; want no pageantry
or discourse from paid sky pilots =
So reads the will OF Philip 8. Stats,
an actor and song writer, for probate
here. The will ended with an iteration
OF curse upon anyone attempting to
break the document
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-07-17

Il see that the silk hat was invent
ed 100 years ago"
II wonder how they pulled on their
firsts Of April without IT."
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-07-17
Every Woman.

Maud-Every woman wants to en-
large her sphere.
Beatrix-True. but not her circum
tsrence.-Judge.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02
ONE CENT A WORD
FOR RENT

II sTES--One cent n word q dsys no ad.
ekrn for Iess than 2he for first fnser-
z u. Cnsh rw.t nccnmpnnS order.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02


FIVE large, newly furnished bedrooms;
bath and furnace heat; with or without
board; to light housekeepers or private
family must be seen to be appreciated
Main 2553-W; 1901 S. 18th st.
FOR RENT-Three unfurnished roo MS
for light house eepfng; one furnished
room, all conveniences. Location ex-
cellent: price reasonable. 5000 1st ave.
Phone Woodlawn 1sox1.
FOR RENT-Two connecting rooms fur
nished for light housekeeping; gas. cleo
trio lights. phone. Private family. Call
Main 1881. s1S N. 25th St
ROOMS for rent. cheap, to gentlemen;
all conveniences; right in town. 1850
7th ave, N.
FOR RENT-Large, nicely furnished sec
ond floor bedroom. conveniently located
to business district: reIft very reason
able. 2l1s 9th avenue. north. 11-2-tf
TWO NICE large. connecting, front rooms
and small kitchen, completely furnished
for light housekeeping; every conven-
ience. 24oo 9Th ave-, N.
FOR RENT-Two beautiful large, up
stairs. partly furnished rooms. with
lights. water and phone furnished; in
best locality on South Highlands. Call
Main 69S4-J.
FOR RENT-Two completely furnished
connecting rooms, downstairs, adjoining
bathroom; private porch; convenient for
light housekeeping. 3o15 Ave. F.
FOR RENT-Two rooms and kitchenette,
unfurnished, close in, every modern con-
venience. Telephone Main s345.
FOR RENT-Two furnished connecting
rooms, all conveniences, furnace heat,
best car service in city, South Highland
private home; references Phone Main
z3S2-J.
NEATLY furnished rooms for light house,
keeping, convenient, reasonable. 612 N.
18th st.
FOR RENT-One nicely furnished, fur
mace heated room; all modern con-
veniences. with private family.
2200-N. 7th ave.
FURNISHED rooms In private family
also one large room can be used for
light housekeeping. Telephone $685..
517 North 23d st.
NICELY furnished front room in new
flat, furnace heat. hot baths. tele-
phone, etc, to one or more gentls :
men or couple without children
moderate rates. Mrs. Whitaker, 2505 n
9Th ave-, Phone 6553-W.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02

FOR RENT-Two furnished connecting
rooms, all convenences, furnace heat,
best car service in city, South Highland
private home; references. Phone Main
-22o-J
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02
AUTOMOBILES

FOR SALE-Model 10 Buick. good con-
dition: same model that ran second
in 100-mile race: also 5-passenger
Buick. Apply zoos Morris ave.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02
FARM LAMBS
FARMS ANYWHERE IN ALABAMA
For Sale by
INGRAM REALTY COMPANY.
Empire Bldg Phone Main 1897.

TEXAS SCHOOL LANDs-Si.5o 10 Is
acre: 10th down. balance forty
years. Information and Texas maj
free. Journal Pub. Co.. Houston.
Texas lO-12-lts,,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02

TWO connecting upstairs front rooms,
furnished or unfurnished; within block
Five Points; price reasonable. Phone
6T44-J. l0-26-n
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02

TWO completely furnished upstairs rooms
for couple; also three furnished rooms
in cottage with conveniences; both suites
arranged for light housekeeping. 23l2
Avenue H. Ensley. 10-3l-3t
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02

TO gentlemen, two nicely furnished
rooms with modern conveniences in
private family, walking distance to
city, one block from car line; rent $40
per month. Call at SG7 S. 22d st.
FOR RENT-Two well furnished front
rooms, with modern conveniences: two
rooms completely furnished for house.
keeping within two blocks of business
part of city. zoos 9Th ave. Main 6479-W
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02

FOR RENT-Two connecting rooms fur
nished for light housekeeping; gas, cleo
trio lights, phone. Private family. Call
Main 1851. s1s N. 25th St
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02

AT the Birmingham hotel. with steam
heat, electric lights. telephones, and all
hotel service. Rates, with privilege OF
bath, 81 and s5.25 a week; with private
bath. 81 week 10-l9-tf
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02

NEATLY furnished rooms for light house,
keeping, convenient. reasonable 612 N.
nth st
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02

FOR RENT-Two rooms and kitchenette.
unfurnished, close in, every modern con-
venience. Telephone Main 6345.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02

FOR RENT-Nice room for gentlemen,
steam heat, brick house, hot and cold
water. shower bath, etc. Apply GOA N.
1Ah n
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02

FOR RENT-Two completely furnished
connecting rooms downstairs, adjoining
bathroom; private porch; convenient for
light housekeeping. 3015 Ave. r.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02

ROOMS for rent. cheap. to gentlemen;
all conveniences; right in town. 1850
| 7fh N
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02

FURNISHED ROOMS-NewIy furnished,
car lines bath. electric lights. Phone
So55 Main. 622 N. oath st. 11-2-3t
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02


FURNISHED ROOMS-Newiy furnished,
car lines: bath, electric lights. Phone
so55 Main. 622 N oath st. 11-2-3t
FOR RENT-Large, well furnished front
room in modern residence, to either
hsmtleman or couple. Phone Main
s.O4-W. ITO South 18th ST.
UOR RENT-Three unfurnshed rooms for
light housekeeping. Call Main 424S. or
-. 4cs South 21st st.
FOR RENT-Nicely furnished front room
in cottage home 500 N. 2Sd st. Phone
Main STOOL.
FOR RENT-Nicely furnished ROOM pri-
vate family: bath furnace AMI all other
modern conveniences; convenient to
cars: Is minutes walk to city. Phone
54r9-J.
Five Points, to ycung men or business
ladies' Steam heat: every modern con-
venience Good board near. Main 22o6-J
FOR RENT-Two connecting. furnished
rooms for liyht housekeeping; gas and
electricity. Private hath and entrance
Sink in kitchen. Near Idlewild and Loop
car lines. Main 4711-W.
FOR RENT-Two rooms on first floor
suitable for light housekeeping: all
linens furnished. 622 n. 18th st. Price
SIS per month
TOR RENT-Furnished room in Terrace
Court apartment: walking distanc of
tUwn. Phone Main 1868 or Dps. =
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02

THE AVALON-All outside rooms. fur
mace heat. modern conveniences,
moderate price; bath free. 2100 5th
ave. 5-25-tf
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-09-18

who has base motives this faculty
would aid in doing the planning of
the act. In committing the atroc-
ious' crime that he admits to have
done, the width of his upper forehead
goes to prove that he had the capac-
ity to plan it and carry it out. -
There is much in the face that re-.
minds us of the murderer Richeson,
who was brought so prominently be-.
fore, the public eye two years ago.
Another person who has just con-
fessed murder has a similar fullness
of lips and jaw-which again show
the uncontrolled yoluptuousness of
such characters.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-09-18

Laurence Coffey,. in discussing the
admittance of his aunt to the hospi-
tai, exonerated Bailey.
Last Monday was notified that
my aunt had fallen in the street and
dislocated her shoulder" said Cof-
fey. "She had been taken uncon-
scious to the County Hospital. I
called the hospital and asked to have
her removed to another hospital or
sent home. The physician in charge
said that would be bad on account
of her advanced age. l then called
Warden Bailey and asked to have my
aunt kept there as a pay patient. He
agreed to this
Frank Ragen recently charged that
Mccormick stationed a man in the
receiving room, at the county's ex-
pense, whose business it was to keep
out all patients who came in with
cards from Ragen or any other of
McCormick's political enemies.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-09-18


-BAILEY'S THE VICTIM
President Mccormick of the coun-
ty board, having been fairly quiet
since Frank Ragen smoked the pipe
of peace, has broken forth again.
Yesterday he summarily bounced
Warden Henry l.. Bailey of the Coun-
ty Hospital.
Bailey is accused of having adj
mitted to the hospital friends who
could afford to pay for private care.
One of the specific cases mention
ed is that Of Jacob Burg, brother of
County Commissioner Burg, who
plays an opposite game to McCor-
mick on the county board McCer-
mick charges that Burg's brother
was improperly admitted to the hos
pital. ---.-
Another charge is that Bailey ad-
mitted an aunt of Laurence ]. Cof-
fey, former member Of the county
board.
Bailey denied the charges. I've
done nothing to be ashamed Of" he
said. tive not admitted any un-
worthy cases. And Eve not played
politics. 1 came down yesterday ard
found a notice of suspension from
Mccormick waiting for me. l don't
know whether he's got that author
ity or not. But I'm going to stay here
until something else develops"
Mccormick named DIR. Charles F:
Sanborn is temporary warden.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-09-18

"Cost doesn't enter into this, doc
tor, if can only cover this head of
mine with hair. Is there any hope
at alp"
Eyes, if you viii follow my advice
closely"
''I1l do anything you say, doctor"
Then go to first-class wig
maker; he can fix you up, all right"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-04-01

WANTED-To hear from some
resident in Cairo or vicinity who
does not carry fire insurance. Can
dee Insurance Agency, CIT Ohio
street. If
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-04-01
Away, Dust In Atmosphere.

We owe the blue of the sky to tho
fine dust In the atmospheric heights,
where the air is purest. When the
wind sets the dust in motion the blue
turns to gray. The smoke of a cigar
Is blue as 1t issues from the mouth
of the smoker in whiish gray be.
cause the particles ofsthe gray smoke
have increased in volume by fixing
water vapor.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-04-01
TANGLED UP.

at is too bad that have such large
feet" observed the deceirful Miss
Peacher. as she contemplated dainty
pair of twos.
All" exclaimed Mr.. Perky, en-
deavoring 10 be witty, You know,
there's divinity that shapes our
ends, rough-hew them how we win /"
Sir" answered Miss Peacher, with
extreme hauteur, Il hope you don I
mean to insinuate that my feet are
rough.hewed?"
Not at all Not at ALL | meant
that you can't help how your feet look
Il meant-oh. shucks! Every time !
open my mouth put my foot in it,"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-04-01
"And that conyinces me that YOU
OFF THE TRACK.

To add to Bunkerton's discontinue
In losing his way, he has now been
brought to standstill by the abso-
luate impassability Of the highway,
and his temper, already sorely tried,
finally gave way.
What kind Of people are you up
here in this rotten old state?" he
cried, addressing an old countryman
who stood close by, inspecting his
stranded car with curious eyes
Il dunno" said the old man.
"Baout the same ez most folks,
callate"
DO you call this blankety blank
scar on the face Of nature road p
roared Bunkerton.
Not ez | knows on" returned the
old man. This here hain't the pike;
it's Nose Whibley's traout stream run
dry. | wondered what ye was drivin'
up it fol" Harper's Weekly.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-04-01
sleeps on her front porch"
Does she? prefer my right
aida
NO ANsW Err.

II was scarcely haifpast nine wher
the rather fiercelooking father of the
girl entered the parlor where the timid
lover was counting her. The father
had his watch in his hand
Young man." he said brusQuely, dc
you know what time it is?"
"Y-y-ye-s, sir" suffered the fright
ened lover, as he scrambled into the
hall; II was just going to leaye!"
After the beau had made a rapid
exit, the father turned to the girl and
said in astonishment:
What was the matter with that fel.
low? My watch has run down. and
simply wanted to know the time, -
Lippincott's.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-04-01
Procrastination.

A gentleman who had been in Chi.
cago only three days, but who had
been paying attention to prominent
Chicago belle, wanted to propose. BIZ.
was afraid he would be thought too
hasty. He delicately preached the
subject as follows
II ! were to speak to you of mar
riage, after having only made your ac.
quaintance three days ago, what would
you say to it?''
Well, should say never put off till
tomorrow that which you should have
done the day before yesterday Life,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-04-01
Well Named.

A retired naval officer passed week
end at Magnolia. Mass, where he
wearied circle of newly made friends
by his never ending prattle of color
less "reminiscences. After he had re-
tired for the night Judge advocate
who had known him for some years
remarked to the group:
I'VE call him the thirteen-inch
gun"
"Why?' asked lady from the west
We'll, madam. he is as big bore az
we ever had In the navv"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-04-01

But, DARLING! ne protested. 2
have none"