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The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12
PROFIT GOES TO UNCLE SAM
Al Paper Money That Goes From the
Treasury and Fails 10 Retsfn
10 Velvet"

II you subscribe to the philosophy
that one mans loss Is another mans
gain, 10 whom do you suppose, does
the profit accrue when you forget to
take your package from Its hiding
place In the parlor stove before light
Ing the fire In the fallf If you drop
dollar bill and II blows into the
gutter aud Is never recovered, VINO
proftsl
II you fall into the river and drown
and your remains take their place per-
manently IN Davy jones' locker. who
is to the good to the extent OF the
modest roll in your vest pocket?
The answer to one and all Of these
questions Is. Uncle. Sam. Every piece
OF paper money that goes out from
the treasury and fails to return, profits
the government to the extent OF Its
face value. II 1t is a gold or silver
certificate the metal which was placed
I'm the treasury for Its redemption is
never called forth.
II 1t is a federal reserve note or .
national bank note, the securities that
have been deposited as guarantee
at the time OF Its issue. or their equiv
alent, remain In the treasury. So is
there solace to the patriot who 50
loses his wallet that IL IL Ii not found
by another Its contents are applied
to the expenses Of the government.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12
poubloons Now Merely Bullion.

should one find pirates buried
treasure no would have to dispose OF
bis Spanish gold at lts bullion value,
FOR, since August /, 1908, when the
common crier made proclamation from
the steps Of the Royal exchange Of.
London that after that date the doubN
loon would cease to be legal tender
In the West Indies, including British
Guiana, the doubloon has not been
the precious thing It was.
In 1730, and for a century after, IL
was worth So, more or less. II has
ceased to be coined In Its native coun-
try, Spain, and since 1908 II has been
unpopular IN the West Indies, where
for long time II figured In G mixed
circulation embracing British, United
States and Spanish coins. In the in-
terest of romance, however. the name
must survives IL signifies nothing
more than that the coin was double
the value of plstole. but the doub-
loon was never such month-filling
mockery as pieces of eight, which sug.
gests great riches, but means only
Spanish silver dollars, pieces equiya.
lent to eight reals.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

On a road on Long Island there ls
a dangerous spot where five main
roads come together. II Is said that
more than 100000 automobiles pass
there on Sunday. A stOcky-built 1T
tie policeman, known TO nearly all New
York motorists, stands there ail
day long regulating trafic. His arms
are continually going like Semaphores,
but he always manages to say some
thing pleasant-Or caustic--tO paSsers
by. This little policeman Ia very proud
of his responsibility. and is imperi-
Gus OF gesture
AT busy moment on q Sunday aft
ernoon not long ago pedestrian
started TO cross the road among the
turning cars. Out OF the corner Of
his eye the little policeman had Just
noted the approach Of woman driv-
ing fllvyer.
stand back thereT he called TO
the pedestrian. Don't you dare to
step or that curbl" This with an Inn
perious wave OF his white gioved hand,
"Stopl" he sgain ordered as the man
started again. There's woman driy'
ing a car--never can tell what they'll
dor
At that very moment, while the po
liceman's back was turned. the woman
driver became confused. and with q
duh PUNK her car hit the officer
sQBarely in the bsck. knocking him
down and skinning his arms and face
Luckily. he was not run over. His
dignity, though. was terribly upset
Painfully rising. he brushed himself
of, but said not n word to the woman
Now" he called out, shaking his fis'
at the pedestrian on the sidewalk
snow, reck'n you'll stand back wher
I tell you Saturday Evening Post
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12
Invitation. Came. All RIahs.

ElIzabeth's second birthday was to
be celebrated, so father got the job Of
mailing the invitations. In his hurry
he forget to do so, and dropped them
In the mail box In Terre Haute. Rs.
turning late that evening, he told his
wife how he remembered to mail the
Invitations, but not untIl he was out
Of town. With withering glance she
said: "You poor boob / guess you
didn't notice they were all marked
city" Time being scarce. she at
once set to work to mail q fresh Batch
of invitations. which arrived on the
same mail as the first, the Terre Hante
postmaster taking a chance on what
had happened and sending them 10
the Indianapolis office.--Indianapoiis
News.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

TO THE PUBLIC-Notice is hereby
given that Certificate of Stock No.
226, for two shares of the capital stock
of the First State Bank of Columbus,
Miss, issued to ]. w. Slaughter, has
been lost, destroyed or stolen, and the
public is warned not to trade or deal
in said stock as duplicate has been
issued. j. w. SLAUGHTER. 12-12-3
SPOT CASH FOR CORN-We are in
the market for a large quantity Of
good, sound snap ear corn and sweet,
clean, Lespedeza Hay, which must be
absolutely free from johnson Grass.
We will pay 85c. bushel for the corn
and $1,000 for the hay, delivered at
Bolivar and Washington County, Miss,
points. If interested, please write.
Delta & Pine Land Co., of Mississippi,
1876 Madison Ave, Memphis, Tenn. 1t
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

SPECIALS

When the stores have specials to
offer their customers they advertise
this fact in the newspapers, and that
means the Dispatch. The person look
ing for special and reduced prices and
bargains in every line win find it
profitable to watch the advertise
ments in the Dispatch. The merchants
tell the story of their stores in the
advertisements. Its always interest
ING news of direct value to you.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12
For SaIe-ReaI Estate

FARM FOR SALE-1O5-acre farm, 20
acres Of good timber, balance open
land: beautiful two-st0ry residence
negro cabin in yard; A-No.-1 extra
large barn; small mill plant; good
engine and boiler; storehouse; Artes-
ian water, piped to houses 500 yards
from railroad station. This will make
an IDEAL truck, poultry or dairy farm.
Prices and terms, apply to W. L.
Ussery, at Waverly, P. O. address
West Point, Miss, R. F. ID. No.
I1-17-1m
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

a gentleman once fen asleep on q
train from Bournemouth 90 London
When he arrived at Vauxhau he found
that his watch and chain were, gone
The complications that followed make
an interesting story. which Montagu
Williams tells In his book. Leaves OF
q Life The genteman's sole com
panion in the carriage was buSlly en-
gagged in reading a newspaper
HAS anyone entered this compart-
ment while have been asleepY' asked
the gentleman, turning to him.
"No," was the answer.
"Then, sir, I must request you ts
tell me what you have done with my
watch9"
The other traveller protested his in
nOcence and said he had seen no
watch and that he knew nothing about
the matter. When the train arrived
at its destination the suspected man
was taken to the police court, where
charge was laid against him before
Sir James In9ham+ He was remanded
until the next day.
The next morning, when the prls-
oner was put in the dock, the prose
cutor entered the witness box. The
latter wore a very detected appear
ance and, before any questions were
put to him, said he wished to make a
statement.
81 do not know" he began, show IA
express my regret for what has oc.
Cured, but l find that ! did not lose
my watch after all. communicated
my loss by telegram to my wife al
Bournemouth, and she has written ia
say that my watch and chain are safe
at home."
Sir James did all he could to throw
oil upon the troubled waters.
at was a most remarkable oc
/ currence." he said. "To show, how,
ever, how liable we all are TO make
these mistakes, may mention, rs IN
| extraordinary coincidence, that my
self have only this morning beer
guilty Of precisely the same over
sight as the one in question. | was
under the impression when l left my
house in Kensington that l put my
watch into my pocket, but on arriving
at this court found that | must have
left it at home by mistake"
When the business of the court wa
over, Sir James Ingfam wended hi
way home. On entering his drawing
room he met one of his daughters
who exclaimed: II suppose you go
your watch all rlght?"
swell, my DEAR replied the chic
magistrate, "as matter of fact,
went out this morning without It,"
"Yes, / know, papa" his daughte
replied, "but i gave 1t to the maj
from Bow street who called for IT,"
/ There had been an old thief in tn
back Of the room who heard Sir Jane
giving his experience. He had Slipped
out, taken hanson and driven to 81
James Ingham's residence, and, repre-
senting himself to be a bona fide mes
senger, obtained the valuable watch
which was never heard of again.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12
Miscellaneous

AUCTION SALE-For the purpose Of
division we offer for sale 400 acres
of fine prairie land located on the Co
lumbus and Mayhem road, ~ miles
from Columbus; together with 4
mules, one mare, one moving machine
and rake, one two-horse cultivator,
one-two horse wagon; other farm inn
plements, $50 bales Of hay and a
quantity of corn. Also a good store
house. All will be sold as whole.
Sale will be held on Saturday the Sth
day of January, 1921, in front of the
court house door, to the highest bid
der. Terms: 0ne-half cash, balance
in one, two or three years to suit pur-
chaser. Krecker & Lawrence.
12-S-1m
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12
N O &c E /!

On and after December Is, 1920
all shop work will be positively cash
on all automotive vehicles IN the
undersigned garages.
CITY AUTO COMPANY.
ROBINSON MOTOR CAR co.
LOWNDES MOTOR CAR co.
PAFFRATH GARAGE.
DIXIE, GARAGE.
III. C. FOREMAN,
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting for the election
Of Directors Of the Columbus Nation
al Bank, to serve for the year 1921
will be held at it's office in Column
bus, Miss, on the second Tuesday,
of January, the same being the 18th
day thereof. Polls open at 9 o'clock
a. M, close at o'clock p. m.
). w. SLAUGHTER,
to.Q.1m Cashier.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12
miss HOBBS DEC. Is

The Dramatic Club of the Missis-
sippi State College for Women will
present "Miss Hobbs at the College
Chapel on Wednesday night, Dee. 10,
commencing at eight o'clock.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12
For Sale

FOR SALE-Fire and burglar proof
safe, double outside door, double in
side door, Ga inches high, 3S inches
wide, Al inches high inside, "a inches
wide inside, IA inches deep inside, 2
lock drawers, and l steel vault, COM
bination lock. Divelbiss, Columbus,
Miss. 7-1S>tf
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

CLERKS (Men, Women)-Over II,
for Postal Mail Service. $125
month. Experience unnecessary. For
free particulars, of examination, write
r. Terry, Former Civil Service Ex-
aminer) 985 Continental Bldg, Wash
Yington, ID. c. 12-8-2t
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

Headaches, Constipation, sour stom-
ach, poor appetite, put woman
down and out-Take H0LLISTER'S
ROCKY MOUNTAIN TEA. 1t will
purk you up. fiji you with vim, make
you hustle, sing and play. Women
recommend it TO each other Pitts
Drug Store. adv.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

When your digestion is poor, when
your bowels are costive, when your
breath is bad, when your stomach is
sick or disordered, and you feel lang
uid and low-spirited, Prickly Ash Bit
ters is decidedly the remedy you need.
It cleanses the vital organs, purifies
the bowels, and imparts fine feeling
of strength, vigor and cheerfulness,
Price $1.50 per bottle. Sold by all
druggists. adv
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

GIRLS! GIRLS! GIRLS! WANTED
refined young lady, 18 to %, to
travel with me and assist in handling
crews. Salary and expenses paid
while learning. See MISS MANN,
11:30 to 100, 600 to 500, at the
Gilmer Hotel. Ii.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

Lost

We make 'em "Weatherproof" new
shoes by wholesoling them. COlum-
bus Shoe Shop, l27 N. Market. Ring
956. l2-l-tf
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

FOR SALE-Registered Jersey bull
calf, born May 2, 1920. Sire, Fox's
Larel of Wallar Farm. H. r. No.
137768; Dam, Isabelle Emerson, H. r..
No. 252911. w. D. Bishop, phone
442-J. 1l-7-tf
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

Miss Grabc0in has returned from
an expensive finishing school"
"what do you suppose she learned
therefr
For one thing she learned how TO
keep her chin at the correct altitude
for young woman whose father is
worth in the nelghborhood OF 20'mil-
lion dollars."--Birmingham Age-Hsr.
aid
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

WARNING-This is to give notice
that all hunting on the Westmore-
land place on the Jackson Highway
and Robertson Road is strictly pro-
hibited and all violations will be vig-
orously prosecuted as the law directs.
Swoope and Watson. 11-14-1m
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

POSTED--Notice is hereby given that
no hunting or trespassing will be
allowed on my place, known as the T.
l.. Lawrence farm, located two miles
west of Columbus on the Jackson
Highway. H. P. WILLIAMS, Co.
lumbus, Miss. 11-14-1m
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12
Wanted

AGENTS WANTED Sales Agent to
represent licensed manufacturer of
Tungsten and Nitrogen lamps; a
knowledge of line preferred; first
class proposition to right party; ex-
elusive territory given; references re-
quired. Address, !. G. g., 1858 Broad
way, New York. 1t.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12
For RentRO0ms

FOR RENT-One room furnished;
two or more rooms and kitchen un-
furnished. Garage if wanted; refer
ences required. Apply to Mrs. w. H
Carothers, 394 S. Fourth avenue
Thone $50. 1881 II
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

WANTED am in the market for
all kinds of livestock, hides, furs,
etc. Zee me before selling, as | pay
highest market price. A. B. Davis,
Telephone $40. 4-4-tf
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

LAND POSTED--Th is to give
notice that all my lands in the
prairie and sandy land are posted
against all hunting, fishing, trapping
and trespassing. Violations will be
vigorously prosecuted. James E. Cox
12-5-1m
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

INTRODUCING CHILDREN'S whole
rubber heels--forty cents. THE
COLUMBUS SHOE SHOP, No. 127
N. Market st. Ring 356. 1212-tf
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

FOR SALE-One hundred acres land
with house and barn, 7 miles from
court house, for sale for cash at a
great bargain. See G. G. Ford, Rob
inson Motor Car Co. 12-5-3t
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

$3.50 REWARD-One bay horse mule,
five or six years old, fifteen hands
high, shod all round, strayed or. stolen
from the Landrum place on Nashville
road about Nov. IL. $50 reward for
mule and $100 for the, thief. James
E. Cox. Route 1, Columbus, Miss.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

Mems Suits and Overeoats have
reached the Lowest Price Level-at
KaufmaH's.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

STRAYED OR STOLEN-From the
Newly place, November 23rd, one
light Jersey COW, split in left ear.
Notify Walter Nance, Rt. 8, Box 3,
Columbus. 12-8-2t
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

Fish and Oysters received daily at
J. W. shaekelford's Market Phone
zoe.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

WANTED-You to know that I re-
line all kinds Of ranges and gas
stoves. 0sn fix all kinds of stoves at
your house. o. L. Lightner, Tele-
phone IT'S. 12-12-2t
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

WOOD FOR SALE-Cut in blocks to
burn in heater or CRATE; cheaper
than coal; guaranteed to burn good.
Phone 1872. j. H. Blackburn.
11-31-1m
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

ATHENS HIDE COMPANY, Athens
Ga. Best place to express hides
Reliable, honest weight absolutel
guaranteed. 9-5-4n
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

wizard Maid IS Do town. Sect
her az 5i4 Main Street Wednesday.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

FOR SALE-Clean brick at low price;
also A. and 6-inch piping; lumber
all sizes and grades; two good steel
water tanks. Kennedy Machinery
Co., P. o. Box So, Columbus, Miss, or
apply at old Mississippi Cotton Oil
Mill 12-12- I'm.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12
Business
Opportunities

You can clear $4.00 on each dollar you
invest if you answer Immediately.
$50 and upwards accepted. Write
John l.. de Brueysi Houston, Texas.
12-5-5t
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

LAKE POSTED-Th is to give no.
tice that Lake Catherine, heretofore
known as Maer's Lake, and now owned
by me, is posted against all trespas-
sing, fishing and hunting, and that
violations will be vigorously prose
cuted as the law directs. THOMAS
]. LOCKE. 12-1-1m
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

SPECIALS DURING THE COLD
MONTHS
Charlotte Rousse, Whipping Cream,
Coffee Cream and Pasteurized Milk,
Send bowls for Charlotte Rousse.
COLUMBUS ICE CREAM
AND CREAMERY co.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

r. NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate Of Mrs. Amelia Jane Archer,
Deceased.
]. ID. Smith, Administrator.
Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons having claims against the estate
of Mrs. Amelia Jane Archer, de-
ceased, late of Lowndes county, Miss,
that the undersigned, J. D. Smith,
was granted Letters of Administra-
tion upon said estate by the Chancery
Court Of Lowndes county, Miss, on
the 18th day Of November, 1920. Said
persons are further notified to have
their claims against said estate pro-
bated and registered by the Chancery
Clerk of Lowndes county, Miss, with
in six months from this date or else
the same will be forever barred.
Witness my signature this the 27th
day. of November, 1920.
J. ID. SMITH,
11-28.3w. Administrator.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

If you have no appetite for your
meals, something is wrong in your di-
gestive organs. Take dose or two
Of Prickly Ash Bitters, the medicine
for men. 1t cleanses the stomach,
liver and bowels, creates appetite,
vigor and cheerfulness. Price $1.5O
per bottle. Sold by all druggists. adv.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

ROOMS FOR RENT-Two unfurnish-
ed connecting rooms for rent; one
block from postoffice; all modern con-
veniences. Phone S46. 12-8-3t
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

Mr.. E. S. Wnliford. Of Montgomery,
Ala, is visiting friends in the city.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

Fish and Oysters received daily at
I w. Shackelford's Market. Phone
200.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

FOR RENT My house completely
furnished for the months of jan
uary and February. F. R. Simms.
12-S-tf
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

Spasmodic advertising don't get you
much--be a regular.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

FOR RENT-Two or three nice rooms /;
all conveniences. Telephone No.
631. l1-24-tf.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

WHOLESOLING, HALF-S0LING--
soles stitched on Goodyear Welt
Machine. Also heel rebuilding.
Quality and Service Guaranteed.
COLUMBUS SHOE SHOP, No. 127
North Market Street, Columbus, Miss,
Ring Telephone No. 1856. 12-12-tf.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12
Automobiles For Sale

FOR SALE-A Buick Roadster; M
first-class condition mechanically;
new paint, top; 6-cord tires; spot
light. Cheap for cash. ALBERT K.
HERRING, Route l, Columbus, Miss,
or Phone 284-J. l2-l-ot
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

FOR SALE-One, fve-year old horse;
two milch cows, one fresh, other
has calf six months old. Phone 23l
or apply 2003 S. End avenue. 1O-l3-tf
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

FOR SALE-Underwood Duphcato1
for sale cheap. Apply at Dispatch
office. 9-o-tl
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

ROOMS FOR REMIT Three unfur-
Y nished rooms for light housekeep-
ing Apply to No. 1909 North Fourth
Avenue. 12-12-2w
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

FOR SALE-BIG BARGAIN--An abb
solutely new seven-passenger
Super-Six Touring Car. MRS. +. n.
HUTCHINSON, Phone 2202. l2-l-4t
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

+, PIGS FOR SALE Eighteen Duroc
Jersey pigs for sale, weighing from
40 to 60 pounds. L. M. Gardner, X.
f. d. 2, Steenss Miss. l2-8-3t
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

FOR RENT--Two unfurnished rooms
seentraily 4 located. Apply at Gil N
Third avenue, or phone 565. 11-29-tf
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

FOR RENT-Three or four nice
rooms. S. Tidwell, 1908 South
Third avenue. l2-2-3t
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

Headaches and Constipation .take
the Joy out of life--H0LEISTER'S
ROCKY MOUNTAIN TEA can't "be
beat" for Headaches and Constipa-
tion. Pitts Drug Store. adv.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-12-12

ROOMS FOR RENT - Unfurnished
Apply 405 s. Fourth street.
The evening world., 1920-10-28

wnon mo guests has an arrived mo
bllaTo Of tENsmDOts announced tho
quadriile dNhonnOur. Eight couples,
headed by Mru- Bradley Martin and
Mr. John Jacob Aston. advanced from
a bower OF roses on tho right and en-
tered the grand ban room, where a
space WIS reserved, roped IN with
pink ribbons. Following Mrs. Martin
and Mr.. Astor were Mrs. Stuyvesant
Fish ana Robert Van Cortlandt.
Mrs. OTme Wilson and Harry LehF,
MB. Whitney Warren and IAspenard
Stewart, Miss Gerry and j. Townsend
Martin. Mrs. Leo Taller and Craig
Wordsworth, Miss Lena Morton and
O. Hitchcock. Miss Madeline Cutting
and J. J. Van Allen.
The musicians IN the gallery were
hidden behind palms, ivy and roses.
Satin bARa hned with flowers were
suspended from the chandeliers,
wreabhs OF pink roses surrounded
tho largo mirrors, while tho whole
salon was DECORATED In tho Louis
QuinHo atmosphere.
Immediately after this quadriIle tho
musicians began the enhancing
measure OF the Beethoven minuet,
which was a hgnAi for tho Louis VI.
qliadriIls OF young married women,
organized by Mrs. r. l. Baylies
Among tho dancers were Mrs Ogden
Mills, Mrs. John Jacob Aston (now
Lady intellectually, Mrs. Cornelius
Vanderbilt jr. and Mrs. Henry Sloane.
Following this quadrille was the
one organized by Miss Bronson for
the ddbutantes. Among tho dainty
participants were Miss Van Allen,
Miss Burke, Miss Evelyn Sloane and
Miss Alice Babcock.
And so they danced and bowed, en-
blaSoned IN jewels and enshrtned IN
settings which New York society has
not seen Btnoe. Then tho eighty-Aix
favored guests made their way 10 tho
banquet hail and toyed AZ tho food
- thAy n1ppsd REAL ahRnDGgRG
The evening world., 1920-10-28

q O. fThs New Ten hgeains Woi4l
him, II they susDect NO arc getting
ready 20 co.
" want my money wheR It's due"
said Mr. Jarr. and the tradesmen
have their bills 70 pay too. What
they do about the StryverB II moth
ing to me, 40 wish you'd pay the
bills and not have people coming here
like this"
Didn't l tell HIM 60 como to-mor-
row7' said Mrs. Jarv.
THAT was the milk company COL
lector, wasn't itT' asked Mr.. Jar.
you should have paid the bill. You
had tho money. hadn't your"
Yea had. but why should IN
convenience myself7" said Mrs. Jar.
MY pocioetbook Is IN the upper bu-
reau drawer, and I have mislaid my
keys l haven't time TO stop what
am doing and drop an my work just
TO hunt for keys 20 got my pocketbooS
20 pay a bill that 1 can pay to-Inor-
row"
At this point the children began to
quarrel violently.
MY graclousl- cried Mr.. Jarr.
cant those children be left alone for
single moment without having this
quarrelling and confudon2'
wen, you attend 10 them. then,
said Mrs. Jar. And you attend TO
the tradesmen when they oomel"
IAN right, / Will" said Mr.. Jar.
And he went to the children and after
much coaMng. followed by tho pay
ment OF blaolCmail IN tho form OF
money for candy got them 20 tho Ia
bic in proscntRbls form. hurried than
through breakfast and got them out 10
school. After which no was prepar-
Ing TO depart himself whom the door
bell rang.
There's the butchers man. said
Mrs. Jar, who knew the ring "As
you oan manage tho house 80 well.
you so and SEQ him"
Mr.. Jar went 10 tho door and was
handed tho meat bill, The butchers
collector remarked that Mrs Jarr had
promised 20 pay II to-day.
She'll pay tomorrow" said Mr..
Jarr. Sorry she's not here now.
Here's a quarter for yourself and
como Tomorrow with tho bill"
IAN right. thankee!" said the man
and departed whlstlinE.
That's tho way TO do Il, you see, -
said Mr., Jarr. just slip EN- some
thing" said Mr.. JRrr,
We'll. slip ME- something. too. as
you arc such a successful slipper"
said Mrs Jarr.
But Mr. Jarr had slipped out Of tho
house and as Mrs Jarr remarked "a
herself, that was tho way he slipped
cut Of AL unRlnAGalna dutias "a Ma