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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-24
FUNERAL OF MRS. sHOBE.

The funeral OF Mrs G.. G. Shobe
took PLACE from the residence. Ala
Lincoln way West, Thursday after
noon and was very largely attended
Many beautiful floral offerings were
sent 20 the home DR. J. A Burnett
conducted the services Burial was
in the city cemetery. The pail
bearers were: William II. Upper.
Fred. p. Hewlett. ID. G.. Wright. n.
w. Gillis and L. G.. Brown.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-24
AT-TEND CHICAGO wEDDTNC

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Goats have
returned from Chicago. where they
attended the wedding of Edward j.
Beckman and Miss LenoTa REIN
bolt, which was held Wednesday
morning at the St. Cyril College
church.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-24

Vow Is the logical time in which TO
look Tor farm, you see what will grow.
now II Is growing, and IL gives YOU
cnance To pick the Ideal farm. the one
or your dreams. | have actually been
over every rod Of land that | hereby sub
init for your approval.
44'2 acre farm all improved good Eve
room house; good barn IA acres in corn
some rYe. potttoes and oil crops needed
Big orchard. ali fenced and crossed
fenced; about nine acres IN timber; wal
nut and oak; miles north OF Plymouth
on the Michigan road. $500
oS acres all improved; fenced and
crossed fenced. siX-roOm house: fair
condition; fair barn and other buildings :.
60 acres under cultivation: the best OF
soil acres Of fine timber: miles
southeast OF Osceola. $500
80 acres all improved and in crops :
looking fine, fenced and crossed fenced !:
big barn. windmill and other buildings /:
the adjoining land selling from S125 10
$40 per acre; this includes all crops $40
per or $1,000 one mile east OF Granger.
HASTINGS Really co.
III ; Church st
Phone Mishawaka iT2 or 1919
9ott
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-24
MRS. ARDUEL FUNERAL.

Funeral services for Mrs Augusta
Arduel. $40 w. Seventh St. will be
held Friday morning at 9 O'Clock at
St. BavO's Catholic church, Rev. FIR.
Schockaert officiating. Burial in
st. Joseph's cemetery
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-24
NEGROES WANT CHANCE.
TO SETTLE IN NI-NICO.

MEXICO CITY, June 23.--It IS
announced by the foreign office
that 1,50O negroes in the state
of Oklahoma are seeking an op-
portunity 10 establish colonies in
various parts of the republic.
The proposition has been refer
red 10 the department OF agri-
culture and development for con-
sideration. II is also reported
that a number Of Chicago ne
groes are also anxious to estab-
lish colonies I'm the southern por-
ton OF Mexico.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-24
EPwORTH LEAGUE PICNIC.

Fifty members of the Epworth
league OF the Methodist Episcopal
church enjoyed a picnic at Eagle
Point Tuesday evening. The trip was
made by automobiles.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-24
RETURNS FROM TEXAS.

Mrs c. A. Dresch returned Tues
day from Amarillo, Texas, where
she was called ny the death OF her
father.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-24
LEAVES FOR MICHIGAN.

Mrs. J. 5. Squires left Wednesday
for Lansing. Mich. TO assist in nurs-
ing her grandson, Frank Harring
ton, who is i'll with scarlet fever.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-24
BOSTON NISITOR.

Mrs. Harold Lees Of Boston. Mass.
is the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]
Alvin Scott. Mrs. Lees was former
" Miss Hazel Andrews who resided
here for several years.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-24
RETURN FROM WISCONSIN

Mrs. BerthOld Baer has returned
from Cedar Lake. Wis, where her
family Is spending the summer. Mrs.
". 5. Feig and son are also at the
lake.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-24
RECOVER STOLEN MACHINE.

Chief V j. Pfender IL I'm Milwau-
kee, wis, TO recover an Oakland au-
tomobile belonging to a Mr.. Cox, L.
Third St. this city. This machine was
stolen some time ago from Misha-
waka.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-24
ONE FIRE WEDNESDAY.

The central fire department was
called TO the residence of A. Gan
shaw. 434 W. Battell St. Wednesday
afternoon 10 extinguish a small
blaze.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-24
CITY COURT NOTES.

Leroy Minzey, 127 w. Battell st,
was arrested Wednesday afternoon
on a charge of assault and battery
preferred by Louis Daniels.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-24

Dance by the Army and Navy
Union at Springbrook park. Monday,
June 2S. Music by Steimbrick's or
chestra Advt 24t3
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-24
SON Is BORN.

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Alois Lambert. corner Fifteenth
and Union SITS. Tuesday afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-24
SPECIAL SALE.

One thousand % and 50 cent ger
aniums at 10 and Is cents at
PoweITs green house, not delivered.
e3t3.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-24
MISHAWAKA CLASSIFIED

FOR SALE-Reed baby cab i'm good con
\. Mil st. -itl
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-24

Earl Q. Garmire. real estate
agent. has gone TO La Grange TO
visit his mother. who is Ill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-24
PENN REALTY &C

125 s. Main st Mishawaka 219
homes, roOming houses and farms
photographs Of our homes on display at
our Office. Don't buy without seeing US
Furnished house: nice location: all
new furniture; house nearl modern :;
bargain; easy terms
PENN REALTY co
10 > Main ST. Mishawaka 219
off
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-24

Try NEWS-TIMES Want Ads.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-24

WANTED - Large, furnished sleeping
room in modern, private home; close
10 business district Reply Box = T..
News Times. Mshawaka 94tT
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-24

WASTED-Two gentlemen 20 room to-
gether aud board. in nice private home.
Inquire 3D. Lincoln way L. 24tl
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-24

FOR SALE AT AUCTION - Household
goods Of all kinds including slightly
2G az 1: so p. m sharp. 1855 r. Third
81. 23t3
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-24

FOR SALE-Si room, modern house on
E Dayton st, South end. Price $500
pue- half cash. Stark Realty Co. 24t4
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-24

The clever and amusing little
Mary Miles Minter comes to the
Temple today and tomorrow in
Nurse Marjorie" her newest Real
art picture and said TO be one of the
best she has ever appeared in. The
star dearly loves to mimic folks. and
In this picture she makes her face
assume the ugliest and most out
landish expressions imaginable
Nurse Marjorie" is n clean. high
grade comedy filled with laughter
all the way through.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-24

FOR SALE-Guinea pigs Inquire 1914 y
Main St 22tl
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-24

FOR SALE - OAK lumber for building
material. sawed 20 order. Inquire 80
4 Ninth =. Phone Mishawaka 451. 23t5
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-24

FOX SALE - Strictly odern house Of
eight rooms, two complete bathrooms.
good garage; location close 20 Main Il
Price $3.50 Stark Realty Co. 24t4
FOR RENT-One sleeping room suitable
for two, modern cOnveniences. gentle
men only. 202 f. Broadway. Call Mish-
awake 4O2. 24t3
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-07
SHEEP 'RUSTLER' BUSY !.
IN HILLS AT COBURG
(By Associated Press,)

EUGENE, May THE first case OF
alleged sheep ''rustling'' in this eoun-
lty for many years came to light to-
day when H W. Buckingham. ranch
er in the hills near Coburgs was ar
rested by Sheriff Stickels. He is
charged with the theft of 22 head or
sheep belonging to Hugh McFadden
and Cal Eaton of this city. They are
valued at $500. 1t is alleged that
Buckingham went into the pasture
where McFadden and Eaton have
large herd, and took these sheep, OBJ
literating the temporary brands ana
driving them home. buckingham
was convicted of moonshining about
year ago. a large still having been
found on his ranch.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-07
oREaoN

Oregon for the Portland Cement Asso.
Citations. Mr.. Mumm was bound foi
Pendleton last night on No. 21 and
was one of many passengers required
to transfer around the burned bridge
at Cayuse to a caboose which was
brought into Pendleton with the de-
layed travellers Mr. Mumm formerly
was engaged in highway work in east
ern Washington but when an office
was opened in Portland he was placed
in charge of the Oregon territory. He
went into Portland on one of the trains
leaving this afternoon.
Justice of the Peace Joe II. Par1kes
motored out to Vincent today and will
return this evening with Mrs. Parks
who has been visiting at the Ralph
Hamm home near Vincent.
Clyde Evans secretary of the Ira
velers Protective Assocation. and
Walter Bloch. travelling salesman. were
among those who were Pendleton visi-
tors today because OF the train tie up.
Mr.. Evans says the T. p. A. Is making
big preparations for its national con-
venticn, to be'held in Portland prior to
the Shrine convention in June.
Condon's race meet will be held May
"a to 20 inclusive, according to w. A.
Sparks. OF Condor, who was in the
city yesterday. The meet is an annual
affair. Mr.. Sparks. who is owner of
moving picture theatre in Condor, re-
turned to his home today.
Fl. w. (Jimmy) Hicks. travelling
passenger agent for the O.-W. r. &
N. didn't do much travelling last night.
Mr.. Hicks, who was in the city on Off
cial business yesterday. intended to re-
turn to Portland last night on No. Il
but was detained here because Of the
tie-up.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-07
About rheumatism

People are learning that it Is only
waste of time any money to take
medical internally for chronic and
musclar rheumatism. and about
ninety-nine out of hundred cases
are one or the other of these varieties.
All that Is really necessary to afford
relief is to apply Charberlain's Lini-
ment freely. Try it. 1t costs but 35
cents per bottle. Large size go cents.
Do Your Best
Everyone should do all he can to
provide for his family and in order
to do this he must keep his physical
system in the best condition possible.
No one can reasonably hope to do
much when he is half sick a good
share of the time. If you are con-
stipated, bilious or troubled with in
digestion get a package of Chamber
lain's Tablets and follow the plain
printed directions, and you will soon
be feeling alright and able to do a
days work.
For q Week Stomach
As a general rule all you need to do
Is to adopt a diet suited to your age
and occupation and to keep your bow
els regular. When you feel that you
have eaten too much and when consti-
pated, take one of Chamberlain's Tab
lets.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-07
SHE THOUGHT DYE|NG
WAS OLD FASHIONED
But Diamond Dyes" Made
Her Faded, Shabby, Old
Garments Like New.

Don't worry about perfect results.
Use Diamond Dyes" guaranteed to
give a new, rich. fadeless color to any
fabric, whether it be wool, silk, linen,
cotton or mixed goods,-drcsses,
hlouses, stockings, skirts, children S
coats, feathers, draperies, coverings.
The Direction Book with each pack
age tells so plainly how to diamond
dye over any color that you can not
make a mistake.
To match any material, have drug
gist show you Diamond Dye" Color
Card,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-07

, at the Peoples Warehouse. and Fl. W.
Brooke" Dickson, assistant cashier at
the American National Bank.
Sometimes It Is difficult, on fish
ing trip, to equally divide the fish
caught by members of the expedition.
or course this is usually done, because
sportsmen pool their catches and each
takes his fractional share. In the
case or Herb Green. Or. spauiding and
DIR. 1dleman yesterday. there was diff
ficulty. They went trout fishing on
East Birch creek and couldn't decide
how to cut up one trout equally be-
tween them. Credit for catching the
fish In given Mr. Green. although both
the professional gentlemen, will. IL
pressed. dispute that fact.
IN unearthing the history OF the BIZ
cycle In Pendleton, apropos Bicycle
Week which is now in progress, two
old time champions have come to
light. They are Bob Fletcher, who is
the owner OF q silver cup awarded In
1897 for the mile champion, and Sam
who won the 10 mile
This championship
was given to the man who for three
successive years made the best time
from Pendieton to the old Indian
agency and back. Old residents re-
call the saucer-shaped quarter mile
track in Byers grove. where the two
champions. with Bill Mckinney,
Charles Ferguson, Chester Foster,
James Washington and other deyotees
used to cycle.
A hundred persons lin caboose
neariy makes full house. according
10 H. Mumm Jr, chief engineer for
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-07
NEWS OF THE COUNTY
OFFICES AND OFFICERS
schools Are standard.

District los is now a standard
school. according to Information re
ceived today by w. w. Green. county
school superintendent. Miss Nellie L
Green is principal of the school. 9th
er schools recently standardized are
Umapine school. of which Miss Eliza
beth Severance is principal. and Tum-
alum school which has for its princi-
pal. G. G. Grove. Pennants will be
sent by Mr.. Green to each of the
schools.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-07

Reinhold Hoeft today filed suit in
circuit court against Walter Hoeft for
judgments of $2s2.5e and $119.06. The
plaintiff alleges the first amount un-
paid on two mares sold the defendant
and the second amount due on several
sacks of seed wheat. J. B. Perry rep
resents the plaintiff in the action.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-07
FINDS CONDITION NORMAL.
{ BY Associated Press

HYDER, Alaska. May 7.-Order
prevailed and living conditions were
normal in Hyder on the arrival of the
United States coast guard cutter
Algonquin. today. The vessel win
continue its voyage to the Bering sea.
after n visit here.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-07
Assemhllng Faection Nfa,erlals.

Pencils, ballots, and all necesshr
paraphernalia for the primary ant
referendum elections to be held in thi
state two weeks from today are be
ing assembled at the county clerks of
flee preparatory to their being sen
to the 64 precincts In the county. The
supplies represent a large AMOUNT o.
work and materials.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-07
LABOR MAKES DEMAND
ON TOXIC GOVERNMENT

TOXIC. May 1.-Oelayed)--r Police
and May Day demonstrators clashed
here today when representatives of Is
labor organizations went to the po-
lice station demanding the release OF
leaders who had been arrested. Five
hundred police dispersed the crowds
There were many minor alterations
and number of arrests were made.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-07

Earlier in the day labor representa-
tives met and drew up resolutions con-
tanning the following demands on the
government:
Minimum wage statutes.
Eight hour day legislation.
Immediate withdrawal of all Jap
aHese forces in Siberia.
Release of radical labor leaders
from Toxic prisons.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-07
CENSUS FIGURES SHOW
DECREASE IN SPOKANE

WASHINGTON May 1.-THE Gems
us bureau today announced the popu-
lation of Spokane to be 104,204, de-
crease of 19s since last census figures
were published.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-07

II You Have Back Ache
or II you are subject to dull pains in the
head. dizziness. nervousness. are Ian
guild and feel tired all over, get a pack
age OF the old reliable remedy, Mother
s,'."-''s AROMATIc-LEAF. the pleasant
Medicinal Tea. We have many testi-
moninis. As a gentle laxative IL has
no equal Ask for Mother Grays Aro-
mat ic-Ieaf at druggists or sent by. mail
for 60 cts. Sample FREE. Address.
Mother Gray Co.. lie Roy, ". n.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-07

John Ross Dickson. now of Port
land, lived in Pendleton nearly 80
years before taking up residence in
the metropolis of the state. Today he
Is in Pendleton on business. having
arrived this morning on No. 8. He is
the .fnther of John Dickson. treasurer
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-07

J. w. Sherwood, state commander
OF the knights Of Maccabees. accom-
panied by Mr. Frye, a supreme officer
OF the order, breakfasted this morning
with few local knights. The two are
on their way 10 La Grande and were
delayed here while passengers were
transferred around the burned bridge
at Cayuse. Mr., Sherwood will return
TO Pendleton In few days to pay an
official visit.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-07
People Here and There

Ralph Williams, republican national
Committeeman for Oregon. was in
Pendleton last evening between trains.
enroute to Chicago. Several local
friends met him at the train.
In the interests OF correspondent
business for his bank. A. II. siivernail,
assistant cashier OF the Wells Fargo
Nevada Bank OF San Francisco called
on Pendleton bankers today. He
makes his headquarters in the Bay
City.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-07

A hundred persons lin a caboosc
nearly makes full house, according
to II. Mumm Jr.. chief engineer for
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-05-07

at the Peoples Warehouse, and Fl. W.
Brooke" Dickson, assistant cashier at
the American National Bank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-09
CONDUCTOR HURLED FROM
CAR WHICH HITS WAGON
Girls Skating Near Homes Injured
by Motor Car-Bicyclists in
Several Accidents.

Conductor l. G. Harper. thirty
(, seven years old. in charge of car 1901
on the Georgetown-Lincoln Park line,
was thrown from the platform near
3lst and streets yesterday after
noon when the car hit wagon owned
by Oliver letter. colored, 142 c street
southwest He was treated at
Georgetown University Hospital for
bruises.
Marion .Witherite. twelve years old,
and Evelyn Hewitt. eleven years old.
1919 Pennsylvania avenue southeast.
skating near their home last night
about Z o'clock. were struck nv tho
automobile of Capt. Richard l.. Mer.
lick. =. s. A.. 732 4th street southea ST
Iney were treated at Providence Hos
pital for slight injuries.
The bicycle Of London Harner tbir-
teen years old. 31st and Ash streets
mount Rainier. Md. was struck nv a
street car at Connecticut avenue and
n street about o'clock yesterday
afternoon. Harper was taken 10
Emergency Hospital
Henry Bartch. fourteen years old
North Chevy Chase Md. yesterdav
AFTERNOON was injured when his hi
cycle collided with an automobiIe of
Fniilp Ryan, 1903 street, at 10th
and p streets. He was taken to
Emergency Hospital.
a bicycle ridden by Isaac Hermann.
nifty. five years old. 1906 Irving street
northeast, was struck by a street
car in. front of 2035 North Capitol
street Tuesday night. The bicycle
hurt
Frank Mackall, 44O7 Lowe place
northeast, was thrown from his
wagon yesterday afternoon when his
vehicle was struck by an automobile
driven by Harry Anderson, 800 9Th
street.
John Amorosi 1880 I street, riding
a bicycle. was struck by an automo-
bile at Pennsylvania avenue and 18th
street Yesterday afternoon. He was
taken to Emergency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-09
EVANSVILLE CHAMBER
DISCUSSES ROAD TO D. C.
WSaA Repair Route by Way of
DfoAtWood and Mount Rainier
to Washington.

Road construction work important
to the residents of the District OF
Columbia was discussed at a meeting
q the new Chamber of Commerce OF
Ayattsvil1e last night.
Included in projects discussed was
the Improvement of the thoroughfare
which runs from the Washington-Bal-
ttm0re boulevard, a short distance be-
yond the bridge at the western end OF
Bladensburg. through Brentwood to
Mount Rainier. This will be urged by
the chamber. as the boulevard from
the District line to the Bladensburg
bridge is now closed for repairs. and
the work of repairing the boulevard
from the District line to 18th and H
streets northeast will. it is under
stood, be started by the District Com
miSsionerS as soon as the District
line Bladensburg stretch is COM
pleted.
1t was pointed out that these roads
will have to be used for travel TO and
from Washington. and that, accord
tngly, they should be repaired
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-09
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Plans for the winters work of the
Business Womens Council will be dis
cussed tomorrow night at the weekly
meeting in the Church of the Gov
: enant. Miss Ethel Bagley will pre-
side.
The Red Triangle moonlight stroll
tonight will start from the end of
the Mt. Pleasant car line. Harry
Lamb will be the leader.
At the request of the president of
the Catholic Womens Service Club.
Rev. Lewis J. O'Hern, c. S. p. meet
ing will be held at the National Catho-
lie Community House, Sol E street
northwest, tomorrow evening at S
o'clock.
meeting of the Writers League OF
Washington will be held tomorrow
evening in the east wing of the
Public Library.
The District Chapter Of American
War Mothers will meet at the home
of Mrs. William F. GUIDE. $500 New
Hampshire avenue. at pm. tomor-
row. The meeting is open to the
public.
The Rifle Club Of the stuart Wall
colt Post. No. 10. American Legion.
will hold it's next practice Saturday
d. tie NdtloHdl dudTO mango, dt ISV.
All members have been urged to be
at department headquarters. S23 18th
street, or take the Congress Heights
car to the range. The post has or
dered 10000 rounds of ammunition
and expects to capture several inter-
post ma tches this winter.
Motion pictures will he shown mt
the meeting of the Business Woman's
Council tomorrow evening at 1870, at
the Church of the Covenant.
There win he dance mt Trinity
Community Center, Sd and C streets
northwest, tonight at o'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-09
POISON KILLS WOMAN.
Takes Dose as Medicine by Error.
Another Serious Case,

Mistakes in taking poison instead of
medicine cost one life and resulted in
a narrow escape from death during
the past forty-eight hours.
Miss Josephine Malone, twenty
seven years old. 81 @ street north
east. died. Acting Coroner Carr is
sued certificate of accidental death.
Arrangements for the funeral have
not yet been completed. She is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs John j.
Malone of that address
The second case, which just missed
a fatality. was that of Miss Lillian
Stout. twenty years old. of 1929 Sham
non place southeast. She was taken
to the Casualty Hospital recovering
sufficiently after treatment to return
home later. Her condition is not
serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-09
In the Night

I'm thinking things too fierce
to print, for health has met dis
aster, and here, | have strip OF
/ lint, and there a porous plaster.
One recent eve sought my
couch as clipper as a bunny; |
had no symptoms of a crouch,
and all my life seemed sunny.
| thought. before | went to sleep,
how much | should be grateful,
that | had no diseases cheap, no
ailments punk and hateful. And
gratitude was two feet wide in
all my pleasant thinking; "the
gods are good to me-" | sighed,
to slumber softly sinking. And
in the morning when | woke |
had some nine diseases; catas-
trophe, at one fell stroke, had
placed me with the cheeses. My
legs were stiff as wooden limbs,
my back seemed prone to break
ing, and | had sore and swollen
glims. and muscles shrewdly
aching. When | get hurt l try
to smile. and frame cheer-up
ditty. for I'll be better in while
! ask no mortal's pity. l raise
no wailings of despair, l spring
no bitter weeping; but, gentle
reader, is it fair. to soak one
when he's sleeping? Is it good
form to swat bard and fill him
with diseases. when he is dream
ing (off his guard) of sprightly
campaign wheezes?
WALT MASON.