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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

CotoRED GIRL wishes men or, ladies' wash
to bring home: experienced. Call $500 10Th
DAYS WORK or part time. by reliable
woman. colored: references. Phone West
DAYS WORK or washing to take home.
DAYS WORK wanted by EXPERIENCED wcm-
an. Call for Beatrice. North 1929.
GIRL wishes, place as general houseworker
IN small family: no washing. 1912 Banks St
day SATURDAY. 25os 9th st. NV.
GIRL-Neat. colored. wants Job in family of
three: good cook. 1915 9TH st. NV.
Sth It pbd 5or S SensbFa 1871
G GIL neat reliable. references,
to iafs Box 4s st ant once small
mfK neat and reifabe coorsd wishes
North 1l11-J.
HALFDAY's woRKICleaning, kitchen, of:
or
HnuSEKEEPER--wa nted. by refined young
w Y5d place a. housekeeper. Address Box
LAUNDRY to take home. wanted by colored
woman: references. North 1923.
LAUNDRY WORK to do at home: best ref
s 1sn s, l417 swami st. NV. or phone Poto-
LAUNDRY, washing. ironing: strictly open
a air ,dryln az, work called for ref. Call
Jessie Franklin
LAUNDRY to take home. by neat coiored
woman. 2255 9th st. NV.
MORNINGS WORK of any kind Col
40S6-W.
s %SN dinners s 1p Serve aas HoFE
1921.
WOMAN-Neat. colored wishes nursing or
chambernald. Phone y. go.
WOMAN, colored. reliable, wishes light
housework: stay nights. 3l4 g ST. sc.
YOUNG GIRL wants position as helper In
Kitchen or home. c. p. 723 End st sw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20

MESSENGER SERVICE special Christ
mas service. Let us help Santa deliver your
Chrlstmas presents. Main 5l2o. Dime Me-
senger Service, Inc bonded messengers 26s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20
WANTED-AGENTS,

A BUSINESS OF YOUR OWN-Make spar
king glass name and number plates. checker
boards. nledallions. signs. large illustrated
AGESTS-Absolutely no competition. pat
ented window cleaner: sells on sight low
price: big profit We deliver. SIS daily easy
EN- Mig. Co, Delphos. Ohio.
CAN YOC SELL COLoRED PEOPLE: Write
becker Chemical Co. St Louis. Mo.
GET Our FREE SAMPLE CASE-Toilet ar
ticles perfumes and specialtles: wonderfully
profitable. La Derma Co. Dept. 119. Main
and Walnut. St. Louis. Mo.
WE START VOC WITHOUT A DOLLAR
soaps. extracts. perfumes. toilet goods: expe
rience unnecessary. Carnatiop Co.. Dept
200 ct Louis Mo.
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FORD COUPE. 1924. balloon tires: lots OF
extras runs and looks like new: price. S376:
tor x ST N "
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FORD FORDOR SEDAN. like new cost 5000
Will take S4oQ. Lots extras. Chas. LAM
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GENERAL AUTO REPAIRS-"Duco" paint
ing and lettering: sedan door repairing. Cen
trail Auto Works. 44951 ] st. W. FIR 6so5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20

HEVROLET touring car. 1925: will sa,.
lhce to quick buyer. For details call Good
nan. $50 Va.
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AUTOMOBILE SALESMEN-The Locomoblle
,ompany desires the services of few nigh
Erade salesmen. very attractive proposl-
tlorl to those who can qualify. The Loco
mobile Cor0papy 1877 Connecticut ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20

SITUATfONS-NIA FEMALE.
MAN AND WIFE. ianitor: references. neat
girl as maid or day work. els Ord st. ne.
Lincoln s5Os.
WOMAN. colored. with boy IS, wishes small
apt janitor: husband works out: expert
er,oa<'. -efn-e,nee 1rn2 " n ave wv
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CHEVROLET coupe. Sl45: Just painted and
oyerhauled. West 3153W. Apt. l, 2o0g
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WANTED-SALESMEN.

NEW anted. 4 good hustlers to sell real
estate. Only those willing, TO work need
amply: must have car: will furnish pros
pIdg oOs
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CHEVROLET COUPE. 4-pass 1924. This
son Motors Co.. 1722 L ST.. west of Conn
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HELP-MALE AND FEMALE.

COUPLE. colored. for light homework. In
exchange Tor furnished basement with cleo
tire light and hot-water heat. 1892 Mas
sachusetts ave. NV.
MEN AND WOMEN-Learn the real estate
business. We MAXI the sales for you and
pay you literally while learning Need not
interfere with present employment. Free
classes every Thursday at D pm. A. NJ.
ShcppaFd. so Bond Bldg.
NAN AND WIFE wanted take full charge
of work in households must be t1rst-class
cook and chauffeur only experienced couple
desiring permanent place need apply; 4 in
family: no laundry: 500 per mo-, immedi-
ate. Call DR.. Burns. Adams 1928.
WE WANT men and women in every town.
Are you the right party? Some of best
paid people over 60 years of age. You
can make a good living At this with very
little effort. Radco. 1887 Bradbury Bldg,
Los Angeles Calf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20

Toe on dollar: day. night single shift. 10th
fury Cab Co. rear 1889 14th st. nv
COOK wanted. AS 18th St NV. 2O'
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-HA!RS GAINED. upholstered: porch rockers
spinted. CLAY ARMSTRONG. 1893 10th
- n ". Frankln G4s3. Nuf-Ced
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prices for this month only. Average size
Ioom scraped. pointed up. papered. for S12.
PAINTING: plastering at low prices. Dutch
Boy lead pure linseed oil used exclusively.
lash q terms Philadelphia DECORATING Co.
inc. Sll-617 9th ST. NV. NJ 1896. 2ls
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PAPEKHANGING-ROO PAPERFD. s.
and up. A. It. GEORGE. 3J34 1Ith ST.
NV. Phone Adams 56s7
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FORE ROADSTER 1926: lock wheel. park
light bumpers balloon tires: $3.50. terms.
E1son & Co.. 645 Nd. ave. ne. Open eve
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20

FORD FORDOR SEDAN-All new ru ot,cs:
excellent running condition: $500 cash. 440
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20

FLOORS CHEMICALLY CLEANED Why
scrape: For real work at low rates. House
painting. Hansen. ". 2S7I To
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20

mechanical condition and appearance W.,
iake your Ford in trade. II you've bee
.hanee 10 buy one ia s' ressonabie. See M L
Ney. Parkway Motor Co. 1055 wisconsn
ave. West l63. Open SUNDAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20

FORD TOURINGS-1O to select from. from
SO to S75 cash; real bargains. 425 K
-, n
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COLE 8 SPORT TOURING-Good running
ordeF; good battery and tires: S35 cash %,
ance SID monthly. Washington Motor X
"hanEe. 2O22 i4th St nv n 5hTq
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20

COLE EIGHT SPORT disc Wheels. cord
tres. new paint new battery: very reason
aole: cash Or terms. Seaton Garage. 40
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20

CLEVELAND 1925. five-passenge- sedan
excellent condition: private owner. Ca
800 Connecticut ave, apt. BOZ, between ,
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Columbia School of
DRAFTING

Individual instruction. day and evening
classes Complete course. to months.
Call, write or phone for catalog:
14th & T SITS. North 272.
NOW is a good time to begin q course that
will fit YOU for lifes duties. You will never
regret course in our school. Thousands
say il placed them on the road to success
Call. write or telephone. IL is batter TO call
WOODS SCHOOL. Established 1885.
81 East Capitol st.
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RECOMMENDED SERVICE.

The following business concerns
guarantee satisfaction to Star
readers. Amy complaint found nee
essary to be made to The Star
VIII receive prompt attention. For
admission to Recommended Serv-
ice Column call Main 5000, Branch
lie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20

FoRD-One- top. honeycomb anti-freeze
radiator. leather cushions. new upholstery
srecial spring. new tires. Timken hubs. good
body: runs fine: 500. Woodwa ard. Main
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20

DAVIS TOURING. 1921: newly painted and
oFerhaulrd: Continental motor: 500: rea.
s 9n for selling. have closed car. Columbia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20
HEIP-EEMNIE.


ttypfst: drst-class, permanent position. Gil
GoGNTEE se. GIRL CO sh asa Apply SUNDAY
F F2l6 Edi5S5Fa ID HELP for dFessmak!nF
lunch. Apnly Billings 1903 H 81: n " 20.
LADY of good education to he trained for
sales managress must be refined. , Filing
BOX vic. star once,
MARCEL WAIVER wanted and all-sround
s W Wes1 be tge and no naF
The a sht party Il pr EVEN ha Interest a ID
and reference. No beginners need apply.
Sssles Beauty Xd Shop II n. Jonathan ST..
ice : Renee. lis Sin H. 0'l' D'- w..
MARCELER-Thorousbly experienced: good
MILLINERY MAKER and c9pyist. one with
high-class experience Apply Hicks. 1921
Conn. ave.
NURsE-settled coIored woman to car. for
neat and have reference. Phone Cleveland
621 for appointment.
settled ed woman nt for two children in vrsinis:
erenees Write in Germ German or French. BOZ
us. warrenton. Va.
sALEsLADIEs-Tw women for outside
TO Clyde Marlin. 6o2 TRANSPORTATION Bldg
sTENoGRAPHER-Th oroughly. experienced.
milia afo With drugs preterred, though not aS-
ouired Address Box 446-D. Star Office.
sTENoGRAPHER, dictaphone operator Ap-
ply bet. Q and IL am. 3rd floor front.
Woodward Bldg.
STENOGRAPHER fexperiencedl. for small
S Sitting sss Fhons Nam Sos sands
a M. for appointment.
RsSn FOE vs3ssns A hRG hs $s
sTENoGRAPHER of ability, permanent po-
pany singer on piano OCCASIONALLY preferred
Research Univer.ity. 1907 Eye St.
Is51ss swnRs me 1ades Bod .sF sar
once
MATTRESSES. experienced. white. Apply
1907 st. NV. HAPPINESS Candy store:
WANTED : Experienced de. bookkesger:
WOMAN wanted for travelling position. open
f high educaon en 6eaeen e and
salary bonus and Transportation. Give fun
9 ri 1s1snd sdr iet esicase
shirt ho s Hi0 PAGE Laundry $50 St NV W..
WOMEN to clean. Anply $40 9th St Sc.
WOMEN WANTED-Two for travelling posi-.
tions paying $500 first year by one of
Americas well known national organiza-
tions. Experience not essential. The good
will of more than 80 years service to the
public will back you. Qualifications. earn:
estness good health. Willingness to travel
extensively See our Sales Manager. Mrs.
Weedman at La Fayette Hotel.
YOUNG LADIES. colored as agents: salary.
SIS per week. with commission. Apply be-
tween and IL m. 1925 18th ST. NV
YOUNG WOMAN well educated for general
ONCE work. primarily to read proof on small
printing Jobs: knowledge of bookkeeping and
stenography desirable but not essential: &C.
curacy Indispensable; agreeable working con-
ttions, state experience in detail. present
salary etc Address Box 492D. Star Office
VOTING WOMEN of ability interested in
educational work: good remuneration. Call
Al lIl7 Gallatin at. NV. 20
SANDWICH AND SALAD MAKERS. PAN
TRY WORKERS: EXPERIENCED. APPLY
AT 10Y ST. SUNDAY MORNING UNTIL
10 O'CLOCK OR TUESDAY MORNING AT 8.
SODA CLERKS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20

MEN ca to take orders city and travel with
manager. can earn $50 per week: must be
- neat appearance and aggressive Apply
1917 St. Room 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20

DODGE TOURING late model new pain
ana good rubber; excellent running conr'-
ton: price. SlT5 terms. 425 ST. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20

DODGk FORDOR SEDAN-This car va
owned bT one PARTY and has had the best O.
@elIent running condition: price. S475: term.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20

CHEVROLET touring. in Al condition: fur
set curtains: good tires: $50 so down: bal
ance easy weekly payments. England Motor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20

FORD DELIVERIES. open and closed bodies.
S125 up: good tires and i'll excellent condi-
ton: some with new bodies: terms. 1890
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20

CHEVROLET TOURING, 1924: fne coudi
Ion; run 1000 miles: $3.50. 1880 Illinois
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MEN. s. neat. ambitious who will work
-alary 10, start: must be married or have
tedEy obitg atIonS. chance of lifetime.
Apply Manager. 202 Commercial National
Bank Bldg lIth aud u sts
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BUSINESS INSTRUCTION.

Civil Service Examinations.
Special intensive courses for next Patent
ONCE. stem Typ and Clerical exams. begin
today. THE CIVIL SERVICE PREPARATORY
SCHO,M.. sc. cor lHth and f. PHI. FIR. 2OSO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20

NEN-H you are dissatisfied with your pres
1t income III! want u chance TO learn how
u scn. NC viii teach you and pay you 81 d
LAY salary While learning. We are one of the
-3rgest manufacturers III our line of electrical
applianceS an'i wanL men of neat appe 4rancr
" 40 are Wiling to work. Apply latter 81
6i3 eth ST. NV. 2ls
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CHEVROLET TOCR-Excelleot mechanical
condition; looks good: S35 cash: balance. SD
monthly. Washington Motor Exchange. 2o@C
l4Lh ST. NV. y. 5S70
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20

DODGE. "a. touring: q real and genuine
bargain: greatly reduced-only $500. cash
Wallace Motor n 7 az n
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CHEVROLET SEDAN. S295 or E-Z terns.
Jast Ike new. ADAMS Motor Co.. 1912 l4th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20

1921. touring perfect run
ing condition: excellent cord tires: TOP
upholstery and paint fine; $50. Seaton Ga
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FORD SEDAN. 1922: very good condition.
semi balloon cords Bosch ignition and BoscE
shock absorbers. lock wheel: S165: cash oil
terms Seaton Garage. As Seaton ri. ne.
FORD closed panel body. S25. 1429 L
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-20

DODGE BUSINESS COUPE. 1922: good tires.
ne battery. fine motor good paint: reason
able. Dr.. Yates. Franklin 5TO1 zoe
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1925-08-20
Hard to Get French
to LeoUe Homeland

Vigorous attempts continue to be
made by the colonial ministry to en-
courage French emigration to the col
onies. But In spite Of colonial exposi-
tions and deluge Of literature and
motion pictures descriptive of life in
those parts of the world where France
has territorial possessions. few French
people have been induced to leave
their beloved homeland. The attach
ment of the French to their soil Is In
deed, well known. They prefer making
a mediocre living in their own country
to prospects of wealth abroad. And not
only is the average Frenchman loath
to leave his country, but seldom does
he abandon his native town or village.
There are peasants whose families
have been on the same farms or in the
same districts for hundreds of years. a
French writer has starred lnvestiEat
Ing how long certain peasant faIl les
have been In the same place and has
found some Interesting examples. Thus
In the village Of 1eannet, in Burgundy,
a farmer named SHclier has authentic
records showing that the first Saclier
begun to til the soil OF the farm In
1912 and II has been In his family ever
since.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1925-08-20
Skis Used by SUICIDES
Since Sixth Century

In Sweden ski running Is al least
fourteen centuries old. and probably
dates back to, prehistoric times ac-
cOrding to Prof. onto Won Friesen, of
the University of UpsaIa. A rhinestone
at Bueksta not far from UpsUa. shows
a picture of ski runner, and 1t ls
probable that long before they kueN
how to write runes the Swedps learned
the art of skiing from the nolnadlt
Lapps and Films. Professor friesen
says that In the Sixth century south
ern European writers described hunt
ers in Sweden who were able to eli e
through the forest al high speed The
rhinestone, which dates from the mid
die Of the Eleventh century, proves
that ski running was then common in
Sweden.
In the Viking age skis we're In fire.
quent use, Winter sports had n special
divinity. vi. who was himself deNoted
to the use of skis. Outwardly he was
the symbol Of the bright, sunny winter
day that stimulates to outdoor life and
warlike games Roads being rare. the
skis furnished means of cOlnmunica.
ton. no matter how severe the win.
ter. and speed on them was highly es.
teemed.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1925-08-20
Ancient French Title

The title "dauphn" was borne by
the heirs-npparenl to the crown of
France. undcs-SAe Valois and Bourbon
dynastIes. In l340 Humhert II. the
last Of the princes of Dauphine, hav-
ing no issue. left his domains to Philip
Of Valois king Of France, on condition
that the kings eldest son be called the
dauphln.
The first dauphin was Jean, after.
wards John the Good, and the last the
Due dAngouleme, son of Charles \.
who renowned the title In 1890 Ii
Is said that Guy VIII, an ancestor Of
Humbert III, was surnamed lie Dau.
phin, because he wore a dolphin as an
emblem on his helmet or shield. This
surname remained to his descendants
who were styled Dauphins. and the
country they governed was called Dan
phlne The wife of the dauphin was
called the duuphine. Kansas City Star
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1925-08-20
Made Use of Physical
Deforrnity for Prof

There Is at Ripon, in Yorkshire, En ].
land, an old hosiery, the Unicorn, a
which is preserved an etching of I
character who once was boots" there
"Old Boots" as he was familiariy
known to many who never knew hiI
by any other title, hourished froI
about the middle of the Eighteenth
century, and now lies somewhere il
the yard of Ripon minister. He wis
endowed by nature with a nose ant
chin so inordinately long and so tend
Ing to embrace each other that al
length he acquired the power of hold
Ing piece of money between them
Thus he was able to turn his defOrmity
to commercial account.
Ii was part of his duty to wait
upon travellers arriving AT the inn, &c
assist them in removing their boots
and lie usually introduced himself car
rylng a pair Of slippers in one hand
and a bootjack in the other. and we
are told thai the company generally
were so diverted BY his appearance
that frequently they would give him
a piece of money on condition that he
held it between his nose and chin.
Other times, other tasies, and il
seems hardly possible that modern
travellers would lend themselves TO
such an exhibition.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1925-08-20

An ingenious plan devised by Vim
Fneiey. District Engineer for the Bel
"ompaty in Scranton, saved much
ime while new telephone cable was
cling installed between Scranton and
plyphaht.
Due to the mountainous country
through which the new wires were
led. tn, tractor drawn cable reels
were often In trouble. Irregularities
in the ground caused the large drums
to tip and fail while being drawn by
the tractors Considerable time and
effort were expended In righting the
reels and starting them off again.
pair of ordin Try wagon wheels
solved the difficulty. The wheels, con
nected by a long axle Though the
middle of the reel, are of slightly
smaller diameter than the loaded
drum When the reels tip to certain
angle, the wheel az the end of the
axle gets in its work anC prevents a
spill" The whole affair. supported
by the drum and the wheels, moves
over irregular ground as smoothly as
on the level.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1925-08-20
Disposal of Dead Letters"

Letters and other mail muttcr which
cannot for any reason lac delivered are
sent tu the dead letter office. Where
possible the dead letter office returns
this mail To the senders OtherwjSe
the letters are destroyed Valuable ar
ticles are kept for certain len III of
time in the office. Some time aga the
Post Office department sold AT mlllic
auction a large number of such oh
iects, Inquiries respecting lost mail
should give the date when II WIS
mailed and should he addressed tu III
vision Of Dead Letters. Post Office do
partment, Washington. - Pathfinder
Magazine.
rvn GUY IRON oSe wno says --rne
price will soon be raised"
Don't buy from one who offers you
a discount for cash
Don't buy anything on TIPS"
Have nothing to do with the bucket
shop"
Don't speculate rich man can
afford to- but you can't
A splendid rule is, before you buy
security take ii to conservative
and disinterested banker and ask him
how much he win lend on it alone as
security, - Banker-Farmer
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1925-08-20
"Fishirg" Made Easy

An Ideal stream for the lazy or I'M
patient fisherman, who Graves nourish-
ment rather than the thrill of the
catch, has been discovered by Interior
department engineers in the inaeees-
sibe. turbid san Juan river, one of
the main tributaries of the Colorado in
Utah The swiftly flowing San Juan,
called Pawhuska tInad water) by the
Navajo lndians who live nearby, never
gets clear and sometimes it carries
three times as much silt as walter. At
times the river rams with smooth
oily movement like that of molten
metal, so red and viscous is II With
silt. At such times the fish become eX
hausted and Aonnder on the surface
their dorsa fins projecting into the air
Then the fisherman needs only to arm
himself with club and wade cautious
ly into the mud to catch "A fish with
bare hands after he has stunned it
with blow
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1925-08-20
Mu Favcrite Stories
By lRpIN S. COBB
Practically Destitute in Fact

Some of my dearest hoyhood mem
cries cluster about n graNel-cOvered
wharf where the Tennessee like an
amorous lady. kisses the Ohio no,
once but twice and then in the en-
brace of the wider stronger stream
goes romancing away to receive the
parental blessing of that father of
all the rivers, the Old Mississip.
There on the porch of an ancient
bookstore overlooking the mating
place of the waters | heard tales of
the older days when the gamblers
rode the packets and the mate knew
no closed season on black roustabouts
and the b'ilers busted from time to
time and scattered proud steamboats,
in Splintery smithereens. There too,
one day heard what | still, after all
these years, regard as magnificent
example of spontaneous American
humOr.
Tilted back In his chair on the
boatstore porch sat Cap'n Joe Fowler,
as typical a Kentuckian as the flag
end of the last century produced. A
packet bound from Cincinnati to New
Orleans, landed Up the steep slope
of the wharf came a tourist lady
from up North somewhere-anywhe
across the Ohio was "up North" TO us
in that town. In the crook of her
arm this lady bore the first Mexican
hairless dog Cap'n Joe had ever seen.
The animal was no larger thaa a full
grown rat; in fact II rather resembled
rat. 1t seemed a miserable, naked,
sickly little thing which shivered even
though the air was halmy and
fiinched with vague uneasiness at
every sound
As the lady drew close Cap'n Joe
stood up and made low bow to her.
II beg your pardon. madam" he
said in his best company drawl, "but
might total stranger so far intrude
upon you as to ask you a question"
you might" she said, her sharp
accents in strong contrast TO his
deeper vet Infinitely softer tones:
THANK YOU, madam" he said.
"The question, adam, relates to the
dog you air carrying. Is that your
own dogY
1T is" she S, id.
rs that the only dog you've go
at is"
Madam sail C1a'a Joe, al
you migh'y ash out of dog?"
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