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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-03-28
Notice to Creditors.

In the probate court of the county
of Canyon, State of Idaho, in the mat
ter of the estate of Elizabeth M. Orr,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed administrator of the estate of
Elizabeth NJ. Orr, deceased, to the
creditors Of, and all persons having
claims against the said deceased. to
exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers, within four months after the
first publication of this notice, to the
said administrator, at the office of
Curtis Hayden, attorney, in the Union
Block, Caldwell, Idaho, the same
being designated as the place for the
transaction of the business of said es-
tate in the county of Canyon, State of
Idaho.
MARTIN JENSEN,
Administrator of the estate of Eliza
beth NJ Orr, deceased.
Dated this 9th day Of March, 1913
Curtis Hayden, attorney, Caldwell,
Idaho. m28-may2
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-03-28
Judges for
Central
Event
Middleton !
At Central PARK,

The final results of the contest were
in favor of Central Park by score of
7 points to points. Counting the
total number of judges Central Park
won 20 to L.
Great interest was demonstrated by
the patrons of the two schools and the
best spirit prevailed at both places.
The patrons and pupils are looking
forward with great anxiety to the
duel debate between Middleton and
Central Park Friday evening, March
%. The negative teams travel on the
above date The question for the
debate is: Resolved, That Municipal
tiles in the United States should own
and operate plants for supplying light,
water, surface transportation and tele-
phones.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-03-28
WHAT HAVE YOU TO TRADE

WHAT HAVE YOU TO TRADE,
for a dandy half block on Kimball
Ave, cement walks and curbng on
two sides. Will trade for one-half
cash value. Madden, Nichol & Bad
ley. m28
Miss Bessie Dunlap of Boise is
visiting this week at teh home of her
brother, Mr.. Ben Dunlap
Miss Hessie Ward, who is now
teaching in Nampa, attended the yes
per service Sunday last
DR.. c. M. Haley made a trip to
Boise Tuesday.
B. NJ. Holt was Boise visitor
Tuesday.
BUNGALOW. The incest room
bungalow in town, new and modern
with fine shade, fruit and berries
Corner 18th and Arthur, car line, &C.
ment walks, sewer. $3.50 on rem,
terms. Madden, Nichol & Bailey.
ms
Mrs. c. H. Van Wyangarden spent
few days this week in Roswell visit.
ing her daughter, Mrs Blake.
Mrs. Wright, the mother of Mrs
Lee Biggs, died at the home OF hel
daughter from a stroke OF paralysi.
Monday, March oath. The funera
services were held Wednesday after
noon at the Plat Undertaking par
lors, Rev. Mr. Buckley, officiating.
Mr. Beeman OF Salt Lake spen
Wednesday in Caldwell
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-03-28

Miss Fowler, county superintendent
of schools is visiting the schools in
Emmett and vicinity this week.
Mr. and Mrs Cleaver and Mr.. and
Mrs Handy visited in Nampa Satur-
day evening, guests of Mrs. King,
viii is sister of Mrs. Handy.
Mrs. Mamie Bedford leaves for
Twin Falls Friday, to visit her
nephew. Mr.. c. Bedford.
Always looking forward to the well
fare and benefit of Our patrons, we
have now got things down to system
where we serve regular dinners with
all side dishes, drink and pie for Csc or
CSC The Csc meals consists of stewed
meats, pork and beans, wiennies and
kraut, etc. Our cooking cannot be sur
passed Remember the Royal Cafe
when you eat in Caldwell. m28
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-03-28
FIRST RURAL HIGH
SCHOOL LEAGUE CONTEST

On Friday evening, March II, the
first literary contest of the "Ruarl
High School League of Canyon
County was held between Middleton
and Central Park Each school sent
a team to the other school and kept
one at home Contests were held in
essay in the eighth, original story in
the ninth, and defamation in the
fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades.
At Middleton the result was as fol-
lows:
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-03-28

On Friday evening, April 4, Central
Park and Ten Davis will contest in
essay, story, defamation and debate.
On Friday evening Ten Davis and
Middleton contest in the same events.
The same question will be debated
at each contest, but each team stay at
home once
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-03-28
TURNER STATES HIS POSI-
TON ON CITY SITUATION
Continued from First Page.)

will be elected. l can safely assure
the people of Caldwell that If they
entrust US with the administration
Of municipal affairs that the law
will be strictly and impartially en-
forced; that economy will be prac-
ticed wherever possible; that sys-
tenn and efficiency will prevail in
every department; in short that we
will do our utmost to promote the
civic and business we'll being OF
Caldwell"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-03-28
No Appointments Promised.

Candidate c. H. Turner wishes the
people to know that he has absolutely
made no promises for position in the
city of Caldwell in case of election.
1t has been said upon the streets that
this man had been promised one posi-
ton and another man another posi-
ton. There is no truth in the stories.
In case of his election Mr.. Turner will
advise and consult with the council
before rendering positions. The coun-
Gil must confirm appointments at any
rate but under Mr.. Turner the men,
bers will be consulted before any
names are presented for confirmation
See w. c. Hunters ad adv
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-03-28
CLOTHCROFT CLOTHES

This is the line have added stock
with the of prices the market
clothes all wooe hold their shape
the entire satisfaction You safe buying Clothca
suit-the makers guarantee and is back of
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-03-28
HLRSH. WCKWIRE CLOTHING

Holds its shape until discarded because garment
from hrunk all wool material They guaranteed to
clothing the market better
there better materials made than those used
in making of sh-Wickwire Clothes.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02

A tremendous surplus has been
accumulated by the Union Pacific,
and to THAT Is added the $Si, 000,-
600 which came with the sale OF
the Southern Pacific. Together
the two sums make a little pot
OF something over $140,000,00
which can either be held as sur
plus or divided among the stock
holders by action Of the executive
committee Of the board of direc-
tors.
They don't have melons" as
big az that down in Wall street
every day of the year.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02
FEAR MINER
May GO INSANE.

CENTRALIA, Pa, Oct. Rain
today is retarding the efforts Of
rescuers to reach Thomas Tos-
hemsky, a miner entombed since
Friday in the Continental mines.
1t is not believed that he will be
reached before tomorrow. Water
is pouring into the mine, causing
a repeated fall of rock. : It is
feared that Toshemsky is losing
his nerve as he cries out with
every fall. He is showing the
strain more hourly pnd physicians
fear that he will go insane unless
he is rescued soon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02
WILLIAM AvERILL HARTMAN BOY RAILROAD GEAR.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2.-Bill Har-
riman, Yale, '13. has a nice Juicy
melon he can cut If he wants to,
It's worth $140.O00.OoO, and sew
eral thousand Union Pacific stock
holders are clamoring for pieces OF
that fine melon.
But it's up to William A. Har-
riman, better known as 'Bill'
Hartman, former Yale coach. He
holds his fathers big bunch OF
stock In the Union Pacific rail.
road and has the deciding voice al
directors meetings.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02

PANAMA CANAL
NOT INJURED
by SHOCK

PANAMA, Oct. AFTER a thor
ough examination of the Gatun
locks, Lieutenant Colonel Siebert
announced today that only nom-
inal damage was done by the
earthquake which shook the canal
zone last night. Machinery of the
locks was unframed, he said. AL
though there was superficial
Slide" he said that 1T could be re-
moved in IL hours. Elsewhere,
it was announced, practically no
damage had been done to the
canal.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02
$ Sy{EI1, H 4RM'ES

ALBANY, N. Y, Oct. 2.-Gover-
nor Sulzer will admit specializing
with money given him during the
gubernatorial campaign, his law
yers said today. He will MAIN
tain, however, that the money was
given him to use as he pleased.
Sulzer, according to the attorneys,
was hopelessly in debt at the time
of his nomination.
The defense plans most startling
accusations, it is said, concerning
an alleged conspiracy to ruin the
governor unless he yielded to the
demands of the Tammany ma
chine.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02
MAYBE YOU
BROKE LAW

Any hunter who shot either a
deer, mountain sheep or goat yes
terday was breaking tine law, al
though unwittingry.
This In owing to the fact that
the law covering the season for
big game has been misconstrued.
Instead of being on and including
October l to December /, the sea-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02

son is on from the first, meaning
that It begins October 2. There.
fore. today was the first day big
game could lawfully be hunted.
despite the fact that hunting liz
censes included October L. ].
The game laws state plainly.
however. that the season does not
begin on the first, SO II you shot
any deer yesterday-look out.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02
Wanted - Miscellaneous
INVESTMENTS.

We have for sale the best mort
cages obtainable; they are backed
by realty worth double; property
fully insured; the title guaranty at
tached to each loan. Free collec-
lions; youll not have to bother;
your check will arrive promptly
every six months for the interest
Net TO and SO. Lonnox Invest
ment Company, 206 Equitable Bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02

BY owner, fine corner 81 by 100.
east front, cleared and fenced; fine
soil, nice lawn, garden and flowers.
Two blocks from car. Ten minutes
walk from South Tacoma. With a
four-room house, newly painted In
side and outside, newly papered;
electric lights and gas; no plumb
ing; good outbuildings and plenty
of them. $1,000, on terms. Box
Z-1001 Times.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02

American girl who lost he1.
vote In California because she
married a., Scotchman has APP.
pealed to the courts q,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02

A splendid waterfront ranch with
city conveniences in the house,
which has 5 rooms, bath and hot
and cold water piped through it;
land nearly all under cultivation,
the very best of soil, a good as
sortment of fruit trees in bearing
and plenty of berries. VIII sell
cheap and on easy terms. Cotton
& Moser, AIT Bankers Trust Bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02
REAL ESTATE

EBY OWNER
+ Chicken ranch for sale cheap, ~
acres, all fenced, within 15c round
trip; all conveniences. Owner, 1885 "
Pacific av.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02

Bungalow of 5-r. with 2 lots
(modern), $1,000, 500 down.
$40 monthly. Lennox Investment
Co, 11O3 Commerce street.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02

$40 ACRES FREE LAND
We know of a few choice home-
stead locations in central Oregon,
also own fine irrigated lands In
same section which we will sell on
EASY TERMS, $40 per acre with
water. No cash until title accepted
IRRIGATED LAND FREE
INFORMATION.
Bend Land Company
607 Bankers Trust Bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02

500 TO LIAM on real estate secur-
ity. The interest will be 5 per
cent per annum: there must be an
abstract to date; the other expenses
will be $3.50. Call Proctor AS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02
SOMETHING GOOD

20 acres of the best bottom land,
about 8 acres cleared; put this in
first crop onions will pay for the
land. This is new and the best
that Washington affords: then get
80 acres best wheat land; the soil
specially adapted for wheat; Is
acres this cleared and a fine stream
OF pure spring water runnin G
across one end and along down the
side.
Have another acres, acres
cleared, good house and barn, / pig
tools; barn full of hay; sidewalk
from station to house; fine spring
and running water: $50 pure bred
Leghorn hens. Can't find such a
place anywhere for soil and price
is right. Terms.
o. N. JOHNS
900 MIL Dl--EN- n :
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02

HAVE several parcels of British
Columbia land and also num-
adam cities which l wish to ex-
change for some Tacoma property.
Will assume payment and mort
gage IL necessary. What have you
to offer? Apply 814 Tacoma Bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02

a nearly new Groom plastered
bungalow. In fine condition; water
and light, woodshed. 3 lots In lawn.
No. 1925 East q ST.; 1900 below cost.
half cash. See owner at 464l East
q st. Main a27l
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02

AN ACRE OF GROUND
within the sc car fare limit, with
city water. gas and electric lights
at your very door; price $500. See
the Owner, 201 Berlin building.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02
$40 Per Month Home.

Large piece of good level land
near city limits, two blocks from
car line, and a new house ready to
move into. Price $500, on terms of
s25 down and $40 per month.
]. M. CURTIS & CO.,
314 Bankers Trust Bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02

Two dandy lots with Broom
house and good well, "a blocks
from car. &c fare; 80 minutes
ride from 7th at. $3.50, So per
mo. takes it. Act promptly. 604
Natl. Realty Bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02
HELP-FEMALE

CANCERS cured without knife or
plaster; consultation free; Stephen
Johnson, school house crossing.
Fern Hin.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS

SOCIAL dances given every We'd
nesday and Saturday nights by
Wesley & Johnson, Moose hall
General admission. loo. Good music
by ffve-piece orchestra
PETERSON. the tailor, moved to
(01-2 Bankers Trust Bldg. NJ 68Se
FOR quick delivery call Rohson's
Auto EXPRESS. Main 6431.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02
J." YOU DO NOT FIND
JUST THE PLACE
you ARE LOOKING FOR

Watch tomorrow.s Want Ads. You
will find many additional bargainA
Every real estate broker in Ia
coma advertises his best bargains
In the Tacoma Times.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02

Mckinley Park quarter-acr,
tracts; good soil; easy terms. o
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02

good soil and nice location: lots
152 feet long. This is bargain
and beats rent. Only blocks from
my office; price 5000; small pay
ment down and $40 per month. T.
D. Gregory, office Morton and Nc
Kinley ave-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02
WANTED TO LOAN

$500 In cash; will lend II to good
man on realty. Box 5s7. city
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02
FURNISHED HOUSES

3-ROOM furnished house for rent
or for sale cheap; light, water,
gas. Main 613O.
FURNISHED modern Groom house.
South End. Call for particulars
at $500 Park ave.
4-ROOM fiat, porcelain plumbing.
Main 6573.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02
Situatlons---Mals

>>~s>~~~>~>~~<~r>r~>~~>>-
MAN and wife want employment
and home. Have other income !;
best of references. Address A-1004
Times,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02

ISCOvERED-s5.00 down, bal
ance $4,000 at $500 per month,
buy one acre cleared. black loan.
near city limits and Pacific ave.
paving, car, school, no interest, no
taxes. Mutual Realty Co.. 200 Cali
fornfa bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02

SPIRELLA CORSET SHOP
Trained corsetiers to call at your
home as advertised in leading Jour-
nal. sos South eth. Main $3.50.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02

10-acre tract near Glover creek.
20 minutes ride from city; part
upland and part bottom land; best
of soil; bottom land cleared; place
can be irrigated from Glover creek:
price $500. small payment down
and balance terms. T.. ID. Gregory.
office Morton and Mckinley ave.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02

WANTED-At once, middle-aged,
competent housekeeper, to keep
house and care for Invalid lady.
1901 East K ST.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02

LANCE new stock OF wall paper.
vary latest designs and patterns.
wceterh climate. A 8 johnson =
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02

WANTED-Compete girl or wo-
man for general housework; fam
lily of two. Phone Main 1874. $500
East Spokane ave.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02

WE have the best line of cheaper
medium priced heating stoves in
the city; liberal prices on exchange.
| G.. B. Cornish. 1872 ST., the Home
| of Big Heaters.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02

WANTED-Good girl to work in
week to right party. t347 c st.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02
POULTRY AND EGGS

YOU WILL INCREASE
the profits OF your business IL You
let the Times tell Its readers what
you have to offer. Phone In your
ads right now for tomorrow's paper.
MAIN ~.
ELECTRIC INSECT POWDER and
Robinson's Mite Spray. Sold and
guaranteed by Crown Drug Co. and
all dealers. or phone Main 231.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02

GENTLEMAN with Ford car to sell
Boss Shock Absorber. Raab
Bros, 1851 Jefferson ave.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02

FLYING MerKei. good order, COM
plete. equipped Presto light and
tank, $3.50. Jones Scott- Walker Co,
| 500 Chamber of Commerce bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02

"A girl for general housework; must
be good plain cook; in family;
wages $40. 311s 9Th ave.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02
FURNISHED ROOMS

IF you have a room-a room which
Is not bringing you in any money.
then you are doing at least two
people en- nJustice-yourself and q
prospective roomer. You can rent
your room through Times Want Ads
Main IL.
SYLVAN. 701 st. Helens, furnished
rooms. $3.50 up; hskpg suites.
steam heat
MASSAGE. facial and muscular;
913M Commerce.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-02

Wanted-Small waterfront tract,
alder land, good deep loan soil,
without rock or gravel; good clam
beach and convenient boat service.
A. M. Richards & Co., 50s-10 Bank
ers Trust Bldg.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-04-17
THE LEON REPoRTIR, THURSDAY, APRIL II, 1913

same we got It, and now We'll perceed
to lick old Eph with his own money"
Bnt Colonel Todhunter would not
have spoken so confidently if he had
heard the g1oatfng speech CT T-resideht
Tucker of the Nineveh National bank
a moment or two after his own de-
parture fro1u that institution.
1.-THE two helpless fools muttcred
old Eph Tucker to himself i've got
'em both where want 'em now. Well
ruin Bill Strickland for good and all
this time. Wen wipe him off the po
litical map of Missouri. And as for
old Thurston Todhunter, III make such
a lame duck out of him yet that the
only Todhunter who can ever live on
that farm of his again will have to
marry Tucker to do it-like III make
Mary Todhunter marry my son STAN
before I'm through with her.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-04-17
Van Vert.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Schmitt left
Tuesday for Des MOines.
Miss Katharine Powers departed
Tuesday for Des Moines.
The teachers of our high school
are preparing a program for the last
day of school,
Mrs. NJ. A. Lee and daughter,
Lavida, spent Sunday with the form
ers brother, Geo. Barr.
Elmer Lane, of Grand River, was
in Van Vert Tuesday on business.
Mrs. Sophia Moore returned to
her home in Centerville last Wednes-
day.
Miss Helen Rumley was Leon
visitor Wednesday.
Miss Flossie Barr left last We'd
nesday for a few days visit with her
sister, Mrs. Emma Berry of Center
vile. ~ 49,,
Mrs. Mart Myers was an Osceola
caller Saturday.
Mrs. Jim Jenkins left Wednesday
for Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Mrs. Elmer Hampton was in Osce-
ola Saturday on business.
Miss Flossie Easter returned to
her work in Leon Monday. es
Miss Eunice Hall, OF Weldon, was
an over Sunday visitor at the r. ..
Stearns home.
, Miss Garland Phipps Of Decatur is
visiting relatives in Van Vert.
Raymond Story of Humeston was
in Van Vert Monday. -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-04-17
I)elray.

Sowing oats, dragging roads, max
ing garden is the order of the day
in this vicinity,
Alfred Smith returned from Nor
walk Monday, where he had spent a
few days with his brother Guy and
family.
Mrs. Helen Hamilton and baby
visited over Sunday with her moth
err, Mrs. Laura Keller, in Van Vert
Elba Wills was Grand River
caller Saturday.
Clifton Redman took dinner with
BERTHE Binning Sunday.
Walter Redman was Leon caller
Saturday ..
Mrs. Grace CARRIER and children
returned to their home in Wyoming
Monday having spent several weeks
here with her parents and other
relatives.
Bessie Upheld is staying at Ralph
Hoadley's for few days.
Mrs. John Willant spent Tuesday
with her daughter, Mrs. Harry
Trauple, near Van Vert.
Mary Spencer, of Hazel College
came Saturday and will stay at the
w. B. Redman home this summer.
Miss Grace Keller is spending 9
| few days with her sister, Mrs. Heller
Hamilton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Richey spent
Sunday at Mr.. Geo. Smiths.
Mrs. NJ. F. Springer visited Mon
day afternoon with Blanche Redman
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-04-17

your credit and risking your farm just
to help Pill Strickland along in poll
ties:
"That's what I'm dom, Eph,' replied
Colonel ToGhunter.
Then" said the banker, you're Il
bigger fool than ! took you for Bill
Strickland amt good for 500 with this
bank
Hes good for any amount with me.
Eph." returned Colonel Todhunter, Il
sudden menace in his tone. But that
amt the question. Is this note good
as it stands now?'
bill Strickland don't stand 10 more
show for the nomination than rab-
Bit" spoke old Tucker. Hell never
get his hands on the governors salary,
if that's what you're counting on, Colo
| mel Todhunter."
"Eph.'' said Colonel Todhunter, "Ill
look out for that end of the business.
All want you to do is to pass on this
here note"
Colonel Todhunter," replied the
banker, 1.-The Endorsement and the col
lateral make this note good, and it's a
bankers business to buy good paper.
Well discount the note. It's your fu-
neral. not ours"
THAT finishes the business then, '
said Colonel TOdhunter. II amt wor-
| ryin' about any funerals. But if you're
a-countin' OH either Bill Strickland or
me furnishin' the corpse, Eph, you're
goin' to see one of the liveliest corpses
you ever seen in all your born days,
suh."
| The old banker made no reply.
Colonel Todhunter was chuckling
when he reported to Colonel Strick.
land. Its all right, Bill, and you can
get back to St Louis right away he
said. II got the money from old Eph
Tucker. But, great Scott and Maria, II
was wor4s'p ppllin, eyeteeth! All the