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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-05

NOTED MIND READER
AT OPERA HOUSE

Nine. Olga, the world famous mind
reader, will be seen at the Opera
House Monday. She will perform and
show her wonderful power by actually
reading your mind.
Nine. Olga has travelled the world
over, performing her wonderful work
in practically every country in the
world, and her prediction of the world
war made her famous throughout
France.
Nine. Olga inherits this wonderful
power from her Hindu ancestors and
will convince the most skeptical peo-
pie of her power.
She has heple dthuosnadsETA S
She has helped thousands and will
do the. same for you.
She has made many people rich, and
has stopped many divorce cases. has
made people happy in love affairs and
has reunited many couples. She has
set people right in business affairs.
Nine. Olga will leave this CITY at
the end of her engagement having
made hundreds of new friends.
Money is not all to Nine. OLGA. She
comes here to make people happy and
accept nothing for the good she does.
Nine. Olga is supported by Myster-
lous Smith company in Mysteries of
the World.
Come and see for yourself.
Ladies will be admitted free to the
performance Monday night, if ac-
companied by one paid adult ticket.
These free seats are limited to three
hundred and must be reserved before
. o'clock that evening at Dudley's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-05
MRS. HIGHTOWER ENTERTAINS
WITH TWO LOVELY PARTIES.

Mrs. J. r. HightOwer was hostess
at two pretty parties today when she
entertained the Thursday club in the
forenoon with five tables of bridge,
and had four tables this afternoon for
Mrs. Isham and Mrs. Cutler, of New
York, and Mrs. Rabbit, Of Detroit.
The rooms were decorated with fra
grant narci5si, grown by the hostess,
placed on pedestals about the room
The prizes were packs of cards. At
the conclusion of the games a salad
course with coffee was served.
Present at the morning party were
Mesdames H. B. Allen, Crawford
Wheatley. Lee G. Council, S. H. Nc
Kee, w. D. Moreland, J. R. Cargill,
w. A. Dodson, J. D. Hooks, Taylor
Lewis, L. F. Grubbs, Willis Hawkins,
Fl. O. Jones, N. NJ Dudley, C. U.
Rogers, J. L. Sparks, Mise Emmae
Borum and Lula Mathis.
Those present in the afternoon
were Mesdames Hollis Fort, B. R.
Boyd, Sam Cohen, W. G. Turpin, w.
S. Kirkpatrick, Frank Harold,
Thomas Harold, Lovelace Eve, John
Wagnon, W. W. Dykes, Edgar Ship
and Misses Mary Cannon, Irma Phil
lips, Myrtle Rushin. Annie and Claude
Mclaughlin and Martha Cobb
MRS. STAPLETON GIVES
BRIDGE PARTY FOR VISITORS
Mrs. Lawson Stapleton was hos
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-05
MRS. CARSWELL COMPLIMENTS
VISITOR WITH PARTY,

Mrs. E. L. Carswell entertained
with a delightful party Wednesday
morning complimenting her sister,
Mrs. Edwin Gibson, of Grand Rapids,
Mich, who is her guest for several
weeks. Forty-two was played at
three tables and at the conclusion of
the game a salad course was served.
The ladies enjoying Mrs. Carswelps
hospitality beside the honor guest
were Mrs. r. /. Maynard. Mrs. G. o.
Marshall Mrs. Hugh Mize, Mrs. Frank
Sheffield, Miss Emmae Borum, Mrs.
I. c. TilIman, Mrs. w. G. Turpin,
Mrs, Arthur Mize, Mrs. J. T. Stukes,
Mrs. Dan Mckay and Mrs. Clarence
CarsWell
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-05

Red-haired people are generally sup
posed to be hot tempered. They are
inclined to be hasty, but are never vim
dictive This quickness Of temper is
due to impulsiveness and a love of
speaking our what they have in mind.
They are usually of a sunny dispoSi-
ton and are honest and truthful, but
rather vain and eager for admiration.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-05

ence Upon the Play, Mrs. W. A. Rem
bert.
Story of Ralph Roster Doister,
Mrs. L. B. Lott.
Reading-How the Play Came to
Be Written, Mrs. R. L. Maynard.
Selections from the Play. Mrs. Her
bert Moon.
Paper-The Passion Play, Mr.. C.
II. Williams.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-05
WOMAN'S LITERARY CLUB
GUESTS OE MRS. WILLIAMS.

The Woman's Literary Club met
this afternoon with Mrs. G. M. Will
liams, at her home on College street.
The following interesting program
was carried out, the subject being
Ralph Roster Doister, pre-Shake-
spearian."
Roll Call - Pre-Shakespearian
Dramatists.
Reading-Artistic Period in De-
velopment of the Drama, Mrs. D. W.
Bagley.
Reading-Infuence of the Audi
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-05
Souther Field Seeks
Fireman-Laborer

The U. S. Civil Service Commits
sion announces an examination for
tireman-laborer. to be held at Amer
icus, on March 2. Vacancies in the
Custodian Service at $500 a year,
will be filled from this examination.
Competitors are not required to re-
port for examination at any place,
but will be rated on physical abllI-
ty, training and experience, and all
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-05
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES
TO HOLD MEETING.

The Associated Charities will meet
at the Carnegie Library auditorium
Friday afternoon at o'clock.
The public is invited and special
invitation is extended to the presi-
dents Of the Missionary Societies of
the different church and to the Sal
walton Army.
The president. Mrs. C. ]. Sherlock,
will make report on last year 5
work
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-05
Pirates Do Family Wash.

Among the Rifiian pirates of Moroc-
co the women do all the agricultural
and other hard work while the men,
when at home, do the cooking and
mend the clothes, including the wom-
ems.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-05
SEWING CIRCLE TO MEET
WITH MRS TITPPIN

The Lee Street Sewing Circle will
meet Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock
with Mrs. Will Green Turpin. The
members are urged to be present.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-05
"42" CLUB To MEET
WITH MRS. HAWKINS.

The "42" Club will be entertained
Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock, by
Mrs. G. c. Hawkins, at her home on
College street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-05
MRS. FRANK SHEFFIELD To
ENTERTAIN CIUB.

The Matrons' "42" Club will be en-
tertained Friday afternoon by Mrs.
Frank Sheffield. The occasion will be
one of the weeks prettiest parties.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-05
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY5.1s2o.

applicants must have had at least sig
months experience in firing. Age
20 to so years, but persons entitled
to preference because of military or
naval service are not required to be
within these limits. For further in.
formation address the Secretary, Lo-
cal Civil Service Board, Americas. or
the Secretary, Fifth Civil Service
District, Atlanta.
Rich Foulard Silks at AnsIey's.
Times-RetCrder Want Ads pay.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-05

WANTED-At once four or five g.
foot floor cases. Must be in good
condition and cheap; one iron safe.
See Alton Cogdell at Gatewood &
Todd.-16-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-05
FOR RENT.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
UNUSUAL
OPPORTUNITY
FOR LIVE MAN.

For a high grade man, who stands
well in Americas we have an onen-
ing that will mean big earnings and
an opportunity to participate in spec
lal bonuses. An energetic man ex-
perIIenced in the sale of securities,
real estate, insurance or a high class
speciality should easily qualify for
substantial earnings as our represent
alive. Work is clean, interesting and
includes following up leads which we
have developed. All applications held
IN confidence. Write today, stating
age, experience and qualifications.
DIAMOND HOLDFAsT RUBBER co
Atlanta, Ga. 3-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-05
CT A s SIFIED
WANTED MISCELLANEOUS

WANTED-Position by young mar
ried man. Experienced in general
merchandise store and bookkeeping.
Will consider any honorable PROPOSE
ton. Address "Mr. x" care Times
Recorder. lot
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-05
MONEY To LOAN.
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Second-hand two-horse
wagon in good shape for sale
cheap; also several high class Poland
China male pigs of Sept. farrow. A.
II. Jennings Route B, Americas, Ga.
-2-6t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-05

WANTED, QUICKLY couple with
out children, house, apartment, or
rooms, furnished or unfurnished.
Must be clean and close in. Phone
99.-5-dh
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-05

Times-Retcrder Want Ads pay.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-05

WE HAVE LOCAL MONEY to lend
on improved farm lands. R. L.
MAYNARD, H. B. Williams.-2-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-05
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-Lady's black silk umbrella,
silver handle, ''E. B." engraved on
end. Finder please notify Mrs. Chas.
Rogers.-3-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-02-05

Rich FOulard Silks at AnsIey's.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-01
GIRL THREATEN
|. ELWELL DEATH?
Mysterious Owner Of Lin
qerie to Be Re-examined

NEW YORK, July Immediate
rc-examination Of Miss Wilson. +"
one OF the central figures in the in
vestigation into the murder OF
Joseph u. Elwell. whist expert. is
necessary as a result OF disclosures
made by Anna Kane. District Attor.
ney Swami announced today.
Swami was Informed that Miss
Kane declared Miss Wilson" had
made threats against the life OF Ell.
well after he deserted" her. Miss
Kane. former housekeeper for Eel.
well, now lives in Ireland.
Miss Wilson" has already been
examined many times. Swami re-
yealed. She owned the lingerie
found in the Elwell home. Her real
name has been carefully guarded.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-01
LIGHT famine?
TheL.adieS:
They Qualify.
Mrs. Bass GdUel.
you Beautiful Doll"
The Cheer Mistress.

SAN FRANCISCO. July i.--wom-
on have qualified as participants In
the democratlc national convention.
Young ones. old ones and middle
aged ones. those who look like spin-
s,ers and those who resemble grand.
mothers have faced the ciamor OF
tho delegates calmly. screnely. with
no quivcring hips or symptoms OF
awoonlnE.
Mrs. George Bass who presided
for a while during the period Chair
man Robinson was dcvouring a
sandwich. betrayed no signs OF stage
fright when the delegates got bois.
ferrous she grlpped the huge gaycl
In n husiness-iike and determined
manner. and said Let me do A."
when Robinson rushed forward to
qucll the threatened storm.
Mrs. Susan r. Fitzgerald. OF Mas
sachusetts. seconding the nomina-
tion OF Senator owen. smiled a rath-
bored but patient smile when
the band tried TO KID her by play.
ing. "Oh. You Beautiful Doll"
Mrs. Edward Rooney. OF San Fran.
cisco. led the Palmer demonstration
as vigorously as any man. fighting
her way thru the. maelstrom OF yell
ing delegates amid such scenes as
would have caused a belle OF the
sixties 60 faint on the spot.
Mrs Force Parker. OF Los An
gelcs. lived up 60 her first name in
driving home the points OF her
speech. so Il was with Mrs. Flor.
cnce T. Putnam. pf Arkansas. and
all the others.
They never flinched and the gal
leries never once had 10 shout
louder" when they turned their
tongues loose.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-01
CALL ANTI-JAP
STATE MEETING
To Formulate Policy for
United Action

To formulate statewide policy
against the peaceful invasion Of the
laps, a state convention will be held
here in August A resolution 10 this
effect was passed Wednesday by
the Seattle AntlJapanese society.
Invitations will be extended 10 other
anti-Jap organizations in the state.
individuals In communities having
no such leagues will also be admit.
ted 20 the floor OF the convention.
The California initiative bills will
be discussed. and the Washington
situation viii be thoroly canvassed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-01
MORE MEN Being
NOMINATED FOR
BOURBON HONOR
Democrats Speeding Up Proceedings
in Hopes of Getting to Ballots;
Platform Is Yet to Be Adopted

Carolina" Thercupon she left the
platform while the crowd cheercd-
Oregon's chairman. when that
state was called. announced that
his delegation would second the
drafting Of William G. McAdoo. :.
This was somewhat of a surpriae.
as it had been expected Senator
Chamberlain would be put in nom
ination from that state.
A woman in the Utah delegations
when that state was called an
nounced the delegation was unani-
nous for McAdoo in seconding the
nomination OF McAdoo.
CLASS NAME PLACED
BEFORE CONVENTION
II. u. Flood of Virginia then
placed the name OF Senator Carter
Glass OF that state before the con.
vention.
AS Flood mentioned Glass name.
the Virginia delegates leaped up
cheering. woman jumped up =
the gallery waving a handkerchief
and the band struck up n iivu1v
air The Virginia standard was
uprooted and flourished.
When West Virginia's. name was
called Governor John J. Cornwell
stepped to the rostrum and placed in
nomination Ambassador John W.
Davis.
There was n typical favorite son
outburst. confined almost exclusives
ly TO the West Virginia. Cornweil
waved his hand toward these dele
gates and started his speech. in an
unhurried manner with the expert
ence of born orator.
Mrs. Julia Brown. West Virginia,
seconded the nomination.
Mrs. Brown convulsed the dele
gates with a story about little boy
who returned from Sunday school
with twisted version OF the. story
of the creation.
God sent Adam into the Garden
of Eden" according to the boy. ''and
he went TO sleep and then God came
down and took his brains and made
woman"
The crowd roared with hugfher
and the band burst out with 'Oh.
You Beautiful DOLL"
The spotlight was flashed on and
the crowd rose 20 its feet TO cheer.
Mrs. Brown, blonde. ruddy checked
and smiling, stood looking over the
cheering mass quite unruffled during
the ovation, She told the story to
Illustrate why the democratic party
should assure ratification of the suf-
frage amendment by November.
The Philippine islands then appear
ed with a candidate for the presi.
dency.
Mrs. Bessie Agnes Dyer, OF WASH
ington, ID. c., placed in nomination
Francis Burton Harrison. governor
general OF the Philippines. She. the
first woman to make a nominating
speech in national democratic
convention. said she felt as II she
was "a voice crying in the wilder.
ness"
"But there are democrats in the
Turn 10 Page Is. Column =
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-01
Assassins Fail to
Kill Japan Premier

TOKYO. june 29.-dDelayed t-The
district about the Diet building was
thrown into great excitement today
when bomb was exploded in the
structure. II did small damage Po-
lice believe II was part OF plot TO
assassinate Premier Hara and strike
terror In the hearts Of the ruling
classes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-01
JAPS IN CHINA
FEAR OUTBREAK

TOKYO, June 90 delayed -
Marines have landed at Shung.
King, China. 70 protect Japanese
there, according to a communique
issued today by the foreign office.
Chung King Is a port In the prov
ince OF Szechuen. 1t IL open to
foreign commerce.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-01
OIL SHORT!
CITY FACES
DARKNESS!
Mayor Declares Situation Is
Serious and Plant May
Have TO Shut Down

pal steam plant on Lake Union
can be obtained In the next few
weeks. approximately 10000 con
sumcrS Of city lirnt will bc with
out electric current In their
homes and Seattle itself will be
plunged into darkness thru the
failure Of The street lighting
system 20 obtain Juice"
In a communication 10 the utilities
committee Thursday morning. May
or Caldwell declared that the city Ia
faclng serious situation thru the
inability Of the municipal light and
power plant TO obtain fuel oil for
the operation OF its steam plant,
which In now supplying most Of the
current for city lighting.
Efforts OF city officials TO obtain
a tanker TO transport oil here have
been unsuccessful. Caldwell declared.
Upon receipt Of the mayors com
municntion describing the gravity Of
the fuel oil situation. the utilities
committee Thursday recommended
that steps be taken 90 convert the
Lake Union steam plant from oil 20
powdered coal burners. at an esti-
mated cost Of 100000. Coal experts
were asked 20 appear before the a.
nance committee Friday afternoon,
when the question OF the cost OF the
change will be discussed.
That the fuel oil situation has been
approaching n crisis for some time
was indicated by light officials
Thursday
ON the 10Th OF June there was
only three days supply of fuel
oil In sight Superintendent OF
Lighting j. - Ross obtained loan
OF 10 900 barrels from the Uniop
oil company. Unless a new supply
can be obtained by the end OF the
present month approximately so per
cent OF all the customers OF the
city lighting plant. including street
lighting, will be without current, ac-
cording 20 the superintendent OF
lighting.
A cargo of $4,000 or 60. 900 barrels
Of oil Is now In san Francisco,
which the General Petroleum com
pany says II can obtain for Seattle.
but the authorities 80 far have been
unsuccessful in obtaining a tanker
to transport the fuel here.
Mayor Caldwell Wednesday wired
to Captain Paul Foley, director OF
operations OF the Y. S. shipping
board,
In his reply the shipping board
head declared that he was unable TO
render any assistance to Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-01
SIMMONS NAME rs
PLACED IN NOMINATION

Chairman Robinson then ordered
the continuation OF the roll call OF
states for presidential nominations.
The chair recognized Delegate A.
T. Hannett. OF Gallup, n. NJ. who
seconded the nomination of William
G.. McAdoo. He spoke briefly.
IL want TO second the motion draft
ing the nomination of William O..
McAdoo," he said.
Another .McAdoo demonstration
threatened to start as Hannet made
his speech--the briefest on record.
but after a moment of cheering II
died away.
When North Carolina was reached
in the roll call. w. c. Newland,
North Carolina. placed in nomination
United States Senator +. NJ. Sim.
mons. of that state,
Mrs. Martha Nelson Mccain. OF
California. then seconded Simmons
nomination. she took off her hat
and said; ladies and Gentlemen:
now rise TO second the nomina.
ton of Senator Simmons Of North
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-01
MUST COME BEFORE
4 IN MORNING

At several Standard filling stations
IL was explained that pleasure car
drivers could get their tanks half
filled II they called for gas before
3 O'Clock in the morning. After that
salesmen's and pleasure cars cannot
be supplied
Trucks can get 10 gallons and doc
tors sufficient quantity TO make
pressing sick calls, at any time of
day. as long as the supply holds out.
Taxis ana for hire cars will be sup.
piled.
The Standard filling station at
Eighth ave. and Howell st. was lock.
cd at . a. m. SO was the one at
Westlake ave. and Harrison st. The
man on duty at closed station at
Fourth and Lenora, said he had re.
eeivcd 1.750 gallons up to noon. II
was fast disappearing.
II took an hour Wednesday to pump
900 barrels. Seattlo's allotment
TO the Standard OH dock. The rest
Of the Drake cargo went 20 other
sound towns. Another tanker Is due
July Is.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-01
BY HUGH BAH.LIE

AUDITORIUM. San Francisco.
July 1.--Chairman Robinson
called the democratic national
convention into session today at
fl:26 o'clock.
The plan was 10 proceed with
nominating speeches, which were
interrupted by the recess taken
last night
Robinson had great difficulty in
getting order. Delegates were gos
siping about the aisles. when quiet
was obtained, Bishop Nichols. Epis
copal Of San Francisco. asked Di
vine blessing on the meeting.
Attracted by the possibility that
balloting for a presidential nominee
might begin today. convention
crowds started filling the hall long
before the usual hour Of their ar
rival.
The delegates. instead o, taking
their seats. gathered in little knots
and earnestly discussed such matters
as the platform and prospective nom
inees.
Following Bishop Nichols prayer
the crowd repeated the LORDS Pray.
or In low. hushed accents. and then
remained standing while The star
Spangled Banner" crashed forth on
the pipe organ.
Judge Frank Muraski. of San
Francisco. gave a dramatic reading
OF The Battle Hymn OF the Re.
public with the great organs
strains furnishing an obligato for his
words.
Faint and far away, as Murnski
finished the verse, came a sweet so
prano voice singing the chorus in the
gallery.
Then the whole crowd came TO its
feet, 10000 people, and roared the
chorus, GLORY, Glory, Hallelujah,
In reverberating tones that filled the
great shell OF the auditorium with
melody
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-01
Seek TOBAR
|. ALL JITNEYS
OUT OF CITY
Council Committee Wants
Absolute Action Against
Buses in City Limits

Final steps IN eliminate the
Jitney bus In Seattle were insti-
tuted Thursday when the council
utilities committee requested Cor.
poraiion Counsel Walter =.
Meier 10 draft an ordinance pro
hibiting the jiineurS from operai-
ing over the city streets.
An ordinance for the regulation Of
Jitney traffic was passed by the
council several weeks ago. which
representatives Of the gtncurr de-
clared would result, in the abolition
Of the auto busEes here Authority
was given by the ordinance under
which the utilities department could
prescribe routes. fix schedules and
supervise the equipn ent Of all it
neys
Work Of regulating the jitneys WAS
proceeding slowly In the utilities
committee. the busaes being permit
ted 10 operate IN the meantime un.
der the schedules flled by the driv.
ers. The fixing Of schedules and
routes was again postponed Thurs.
day. when the utilities committee or.
dered Meier 20 draft an ordinance for
the definite elimination Of the
jlineys.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-01

LONDON. July 1.-The Polish
right wing has been forced back 95
mites, 20 Rovno, says n dispatch
from Paris. quoting Moscow advices.
today
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-01

attic filled with ESQ. 900 gallons.
0f gasolinel
II II had been filed 20 the last gill
with Rock and Rye. Three star Hen.
Messy and Johnny Walker. " could
not have created a greater furorr.
nor obtained such a royal reception.
For days ihe city has been pray.
ing for iis safe arrival
Every auto IN town had been
hnmminE How dry am" and every
morning the white uniformed repre-.
scntativcs Of Jawn y. would sof,ly
sing. wait till the sun shines. LIZ.
zie, wait till tho nrakc comes In"
And Seattle waited Bulletins os
the prince of Wales dodgiuK osclIla.
tion never were watched m intensely
or as eagerly az the bulletins on the
tanker Col. r.. l.. Drake. Capt. J. Z.
Dart in command
Finally. at o'clock wednesday y
afternoon. It piowed into the harbor.
and. for once. the public gave three
cheers for the Standard Oh company
But az 10 o'clock this morning So
attic motorists saw their hopes
dashed. More than half the filling
stations Of the Standard oil Co were
closed for the day. ~ other stations
there was some gas left-but only
for trucks and doctors.
What about this good ship
Drake7" walled the gasless autoist
And tho white liverisd chap at the
service station answered that the
Drake had only left 1000 barrels in
Seattle. then had set sail for other
ports about the Sound. 10 fill other
empty tanks.
g. g. Reese. owner OF an independ
ent filling station at Warren ave.
and Denny way. told tho brakes
story to one Of his ovcrhcated Gus.
toners.
"Eunkr' hOoted the o. c. You're
a horssthief. You're a body snatch
er. Lookiu Here comes a Standard
OIL truck now. Gimme gas. Gimme
a gallon. Gimme quart.
The oil truck stopped at Hcesc's
station. and 50 gallons trlcklod down
into his reservoir Roose apologized
to the waiting customer.
Sorry. old chap. Can't give you
any. This is my tomorrow quota. .
Tomorrow be hanged yelled the
customer Il want gas. It's a tip
you're holding out for you robbor.
ROBBER"