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HEAVY DEATH RATE HERE.
The Bureau Of Health Statistics
Cause Surprise--4O Deaths
Underfdkers are HcfiVe and Physicians
OVerWOrked-.LiSf of the Dead

The following is the list of deaths
reported to the Board of Health here
for the period January 1920, 1926:
January 13-
Richard Key. age 81. sos Gather
inc Street
Baby McDougald, S months.
SIC Monroe Street
Clifton Il. Carmichael, days:
sO9 E. Clay Street.
Hannah Washington. 4 DAYS:
2S14 u Street.
Artenia j. Miller, 45; 541 N. End.
Hattie Cook. As; 1876 Pulliam ST.
z--.
January II
Sylvester Burrell, Jr.. 1S: sos N.
18th Street.
Annie Smith. "a; City Home.
January 10
James Franklin Key, z months;
613 N. 7th Street
Baby Jefferso. 4 days; 533 Brook
Avenue.
January 10
Rebecca Smith. 6Oi: 511 N. 18th St.
Sarah Moorman. 81: 2114 Fair
Geld Street.
Rosa Kerney, 81; 1913 e Broad
Anna Gbode, 8; 1913 E. Grace St
James W. Kerney 34: City Home.
Mary Tatum. 60: rear 1909 E..
Broad Street.
January IT.
Jesse Atkins, 72; 926 N. End St.
Amanda benson, 60; 1905 1-2 N.
iSth Street. 4
PoWhatan Baker, 68; sos Crouch
George A. Rock. 46; 610 Kenny.
January IS
Ernest Lee Jackson, months;
1881 w. Clay Street.
Fannie Gray, / day; 1111 1-2,N 1st.
January 19-
Louise Johnson, Ia; 917 N. End.
Lawrence Shearn, months;
GIT e. Leigh Street.
Henry Jackson, As; 100 School ST.
Frank Morgan, 8; 608 e. Federal
Rosa 10. Nelson 90; 1873 e. 18th st
David James Bash, 4 months:
Edith Ball, "a; Miller's Tavern Va.
1912 1-2 N. 26th st
January 20
Wiley Johnson, 60; 1895 N. 27th.
Lucy Annie Tucker, 35. 1016 N.
goth Street
Edward Clay, So; 112 e. Clay st
Baby McMoore, 1 hour;
iii w Bacon Street.
Ellis Oliver, Jr., 21 hours:
506-D f. Baker Street
Andrew Williams, months:
2202 Henrico Street.
Loine o. Slaughter 1S days:
1880 w. Moore Street.
Samuel Edwards, 1 day;
1917 w, Boyd Street.
Willis G. Webb. Jr., 40;
1914 1-2 Hickory Street..
Melvin Tatum, months;
al Pilkington street
Beatrice Dudley. 25: Harmony
Village.
Sam Taylor, 81; 606 e. Leigh st
A. l.. Robinson, 55: Henrico Co.
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! N | j WILL LAY
CORNERSTONE

AL! arrangements have been COM
pieted for the cornerstone laying Of
the Young Mems Love and Union
HALL which will take place Satur-
day. January 80, 1926; tat $3.50 P.
NJ The ceremonies will, be conduct
ed by Hobson Lodge, No 90, of
Mascns. DR.. J. II. Blackwell Wor-
shipful Master of the lodge will have
charge Of the laying of the corner
stone. All clubs, societies and 9th
er organizations are invited to par
tiCiDate in the exercises.
The hall is being constructed on
the corner OF Petersburg Turnpike
and Decatur Street Zone block east
of Hull Street,
=. WESLEY COLEMAN, Pres
EDWARD IRVING, Sec'y.
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Information was received some
time ago that J. w. Lewis, pur-
porting to represent The Planet was
soliciting subscribers in conjunction
with the sale of Kelly Miller's His
'ory of the World War. His oper-
ations bave been confined to the
West Virginia coal fields. We have
been unable to trace In full his
operations. He has not sent any
money to this office. Persons, who
come in contact with him will kind
ly notify this Office
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-01-23

MIR. Everett Anderson, who has
been indisposed, Is much improved.
Mr.. George Stubbs, of Yorktown.
Va. was IN the city on business
this week.
Miss Ruth Morris accidentally fell
down the steps at her residence
, 1917 Hull Street last Monday morn
ing. She sustained sight injuries.
Mrs. Jennie ". Jackson, Black
stone, Va. writes that the recent
fire in that town DESTROYED .he
books and Other property of the
Court of Calanthe and left dire dis
tress in its wak,. They have our
sympathy.
The meeting of the National Ne
gro Press Association scheduled for
February, has been indefinitely post
poned by President B. J. Davis.
Morehouse College FIVE Of Atlanta
Ga. in contest with Alabama State
Normal SchooJ at Montgomery, Ala.
won a thrilling basket ball game by
were admirably handled. The con-
test took place January 8th
Hampton won from Shaw by
score of Ia to 6.
The Alabama state Normal School
in girls basket ball game against
the "Y" girls at Columbus. Ga. won
by score of ii to "a. .....
Funeral Director G. p. Hayes is
ready TO serve you, whether living
or dead. He has supply of the
latest styles in this mournfui bust
ness and is giving complete salts
faction.
Funera, Director w. A. Price has
been handling his business expedi
tiously and his many friends have
been patronizing him. He says that
he can supply the demand from the
cheapest to the most expensive out
fits
Those Clay Street funeral parlors
are nearly all the time occupied by
the remains of some loved one. Tt
is homelike and attractive and Fun
eral Director Robert G. Scott is re
ceivine many letters Of commenda-
ion. We read two endorsations from
'eading colored residents here. 19
West Clay Street. Richmond. Va.
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FULTON NOTES.

The Nightingale Glee Club sang
before an audience of aboue 500
peope at Fulton Baptist Church
(white) on last Sabbath. Mr.. Will
liam Whiting is leader.
Rev. G. b. Jefferson preached for
his pastor last Sunday, at Second
Bethel Baptist Church, Henrico Co.
Rev. w. L. Tuck and Madam are
of great benefit to the churches
under his charge.
Week of Prayer began at Calvary
on the 18th inst. Rev. J. j. Wood
son is doing the preaching. The
Christians are being greatly revived.
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REV. DR.. z. .. LEWIS,
TENDERS RESIGNATION
Pastor Of Second Bapt. Church
Makes Conditional Offer
No Reason HSSi9ned-- Church Members
to Consider Matter February Isl

r-..- r-.f
= Rev. u. ID. Lewis, ID ID, pastor
'of the Second Baptist Church has
rendered a conditional resignation
to the church. 1t Will come up for
action on the first Monday In Feb
ruary. Under Its provisions, the
church is to retire the able divine
upon a SALARY of ($1GO.O0) one
hundred dollars per month. The
original plan was to provide him
with an assistant pastor. BY this
arrangement the new pastor will
have a free rein In the management
of the amairs of the church.
Rev, Joseph Arlington is men :
toned as his most probable success
or. should the church decide to ac-
cept the resignation: Rev. DR..
Lewis, although slightly disabled by
a stroke Of paralysis is still able to
discharge his duties as pastor
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-01-23

chairman; Rev. e. C. Smith, sec
retary; Rev. w. l.. Ransome, Rev.
A. w. Brown, Rev. j. e. Fountain.
The report was unanimously adopt
ed and all members OF the confer
ence decided to make a statement
from their pu,pits Sunday, January
oath. advising colored, people to stay
establishment.
The unfortunate part of the affair
is that the action OF this concern
has tended to rupture the friendly
feeling produced by the recent Elk
parade in this city.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-01-23

Church Rev. q. ID. Lewis, pastor and
revival services will be continued
during all of next week His last
sermon at this church will be deliv-
cred on the fifth Sunday in this
month.
Rev. Walker is much pleased with
his treatment here. Rev. A. w.
Brown is outspoken i'm the commen-
dation OF his work, paying a glow
ing tribute to his oratorical dejiv-
erances in that famous edifice.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-01-23
EVANGELIST WALKER AT THE
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH.

y Rev. X. H. Walker. the iamous
evangelist has had great success at
the Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church
during the past two weeks. More
than one hundred conversions have
been the result OF his powerful ap-
peals to the ungodly. Last Sunday
was a record breaker in the history
of similar meetings at this great
edifices Hundreds were unable to
secure admission in the morning
and the congregation is reluctant
over having him discontinue his
abors there.
However, he will preach Sunday
morning at the Second Baptist
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-01-23

The National Equal Rights League
Editor w. Monroe Trotter. secretary
has offered prizes. S25 in gold, $40
in gold respectively for the best
slogan to stimulate thought on fhe
Declaration of Independence as re-
lating to the race. The articles must
be sent to the secretary Cornhill,
Boston, Mass by February 1, 1925.
The sogan must be under 1 8 words.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-01-23

Rev. DR., IT. J. King has returned.
to the city after visit 70
Pittsburgh His great work here in
the building of the rev Fifth Street
Baptist Church is progressing rapid
ly and morey is in hand to meet
the present obligations. Rumors
have been rife that efforts are being
made to get him to consider another
fed of labor. Members here do not
credit this report.
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In Memoriam.

In sad but loving remembrance of
my dear mother. Mrs. Eta Williams
Brown, who departed this life one
year ago. January ,16. 1926:
Sleep on dear Mother and take thy
rest,
We miss you most who love you best
When days are dark and friends are
few.
oh. dear Mother. how l wish for you
Her daughter,
MISS GEORGIA BROWN
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-01-23

Capitai City Lodge Band and
some overseas colored veterans upon
invitation participated in the War
Memorial cornerstone laying last
Tuesday afternoon.
Rev. r. Fl. Johnson and Madame
announce the arrival of Miss Har-
riet. January 9. 1926
Rev b. ID. Ellis. pastor of First
Baptist Church. Louisa Va. was in
the city this week
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;EoRGE FRYE OPENS NEW SHOP

Mr.. George T. Frye, who formerly
conducted barber shop at 100 N
Second street (The Two George's),
is now located at 617 N. Second
street where he will be u'eased to
serve his customers with first class
tonsorial service.
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ACTION WAS CAREFULLY
CONSIDERED.
WANTED SIGNS DOWN.

1.-THE committee suggested that he
take the signs down and continue
HIS former policy, since he admitted
that he was more likely to lose by
losing co.ored trade than the white
trade he would gain, who objected
to former conditions. He was ad-
viscd to try departmental method,
that it was better TO have clerks
inform colored patrons of conditions
than to display signs to tha. effect.
WOULD CHANGE WORDING.
The president suggested that the
phraseology of the signs 5e changed
to read will try on garments for
white only and that he would take
down the signs around February 1,
1926 and have clerks inform co.,
,ored people OF the policy of tho
company. He called this meeting
the ministerial committee half
way. DR.. Ransome concluded with
an eloquent plea for fair and Christ
ian ideaism irrespective of econom
ic and material well being He in
formed the company's representative
that they would give the colored
public through the churches cor
responding statement of the stores
pronounced policy.
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REPORT ADOPTED.

The committee signed the report
as follows: Rev. j. A. Brinkey,
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The Pulpit to Air Dreyfus Store Case Tomorrow


The committee from the Baptist
I Minister'S Conference for Richmond
and Vicinity made it's report to that
body last Monday morning at the
Ebenezer Baptist Church, Rev.
Evans Payne, d. D., president, pre-
siding 1t dealt with the action of
Dreyfus and Company, 2O1 e. Broad
Street, in posting signs in the store
prohibiting co.ored people from try
ing on merchandise. Rev. DIR. w.
L. RanSome, spokesman for the
committee stated the purpose of fhe
visit to the president of the concern,
upon the occasion of the visit to
the establishment January 5. 1926.
CONTINUOUSLY TREATED.
The president treated the com
mittee courteously and. gave as the
reasons for the action OF the con-
cern that So or S8 percent of the
trade consisted of white people.
These customers objected to trying
{ on clothing that colored people iss
their presence had tgied on. Col
Ored trade had never been sought or
encouraged Some OF the best white
customers would come in and walk
out because of existing condition.
He regarded catering to white GUS
toners more satisfactory and not
primarily to increase business.
GENERAL DISCUSSION.
There was general discussion
leo by Rev. DR.. Ransome. The COM
mittee protested against fhe display
Of signs and Informed the president
that 1t was a source of embarrass-
ment to colored citizens of Rich
mond and vicinity, to the social NAL
adjustment. 1t was undemocratic.
unsocial, woefully lacking in human
itarianism and essentially non
Christian and that it was necessary
to inform the co'ored people of
conditions at this store.
ACTION WAS CAREFULLY
CONSIDERED.
The president of the Dreyfus and
Company store stated that they had
carefully considered all phases of
the situation before taking action.
He did not claim authenticity for
his conclusions. He stated that an
effort had been made to meet the
situation by providing separate
rooms, but this was found not to
be- available for the hat department.
He wanted to have suggestions from
the committee as to how best deal
With the situation.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-01-23
Personals and Briefs

Mr.. Everett Anderson, who has
been indisposed, is much improved.
Mr.. George Stubs, of Yorktown,
Va. was In the city on business
this week.
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CHICAGO-Careful attention to little details marks the smart woman nowadays. according to Madame Marge, lecturer and rec ognized authority on women's clothing.
 "The skirts are extremely short for fall and winter" said Madame Marge, land the woman who wishes to be attractively gowned must not only be sure of her skirt length and the cut of her costume, to complement her gown.
 "With skirts ten and twelve inches from the floor, what could be more unbecoming than an i'll it. ting pair of hose conspicuously showing below trim tailored ~
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BOSTON-Quiokly recovering from a state of collapse, Richard Stewart, the convicted slayer of William Jones of Wilmington, both Negroes, calmly went to his death in the electric chair at the State Prison, early to- day, declaring that he was going to die bravely. To the very end he claimed he killed Jones in self de- fense.
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.After a lapse of years the new fuIl-fashioned silk-and-6bre dollar
 hose restores to women the oppor-
 tunity to buy expensive looking
 stockings at such a reasonable figure that they can afford to have
 considerable assortment. These
 hose are fitted in the knitting,
 making them conform to the ankle
 trimly and snugly. They come in all colors. either harmonizing or
 contrasting with any gown. sno afternoon or evening wear, for the pretty sheen and fitting quail ties compare favorably with the. most expensive hose. They are the completing detail of the cos-
 tune of the young business woman
 who must appear smart on . limited income" --.
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PARIS.-Gerard Hekkangs, 17th century cello was bought at the Ho- tel DrouX yesterday for 276,000 francs for Rodman Wanamaker of New York The instrument is cherry col- ored and was made by Montagnana 1721 and is considered a masterpiece of the art by pupil of Stradivarius.
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'CHICAGO.-The preparations for the wedding of Major William Mack Baxter and Miss Sarah Hart were interrupted when the Major was serv- ed with a $1OO,O0O breach of promise suit by Miss Florence Hadley, a North Shore Deb"
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JORDANVILLE, Ky.-Today was only one of the, forty thousand in the life of Mrs. Delina Filkins, but to her neighbors it was the 111th birth day of the oldest woman in the world so far as is known.
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ROME.-Aviation officials here have announced that Italy will have the finest pursuit planes in the world when their present construction pro- gram is completed.
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WASHINGTON.-G Britain and North Ireland will claim the bulk of the United States immigration with quota of S5,135 out of a total of 150,O00 under the new immigration laws.
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WASHINGTON The revolution ists of the Liberal Party in Nicara- qua entered the National bank branch
 and seized s161,000 the State De- partment was advised yesterday.
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ROME.-The Vatican believes that the Russian christians will return to the Roman Church as the result of the work of the French Jesuit Father D'Heribignia
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CHICAGO.-The appellate court ruled against Joseph Letter and his sisters in favor of his grandchildren in the $1,O0O,O00 interest suit.
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TELEGRAPH DREV|T|Es
SAN O.-Contracts were let yesterday for the construction of the long Dubce tunnel.

OUJDA, French Morocco. - The French aviators bombed the Riff centers yesterday, renewing the war as the result of the breakdown of the peace negotiations between France and the Riffs.
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SACRAMENTO.--A man jailed as burglary suspect is believed to be Joe Tanko notorious murderer who escaped from San Quentin Prison year ago.
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SAN FRANCISCO.-A huge cargo of 30,000 gallons of alcohol is on the way here from Canada, according to the latest reports. It is said to be consigned to local gin markets.
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NEW YORK.-tFifi" Stillman and her husband James A. Stillman ar rived from Europe on their second honeymoon yesterday. we are hap py' was the only statement given by Mrs. Stillman.
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HAM.-Warden Davis and four of his aides were indicted for the death of convicts and other atro- cities at the Alabama prison.
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CHICAGO-The Homeopathic Con- vention assembled here commended the "fappers" dresses and morals as. better than those of a generation ago.
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BERLIN.-Presiden von Hinden- burg has decreed that the monarch ist colors will float beside the rep ublican flag on all German public buildings overseas.
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of insulting Premier Mussolini an- nounced that he bears no i'll will against fascism for his incarceration.
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yesterday restraining the Reverend William R. Curtiss, pastor of the First Baptist church from making love to her in her home or on the streets.
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ROME-John Adams Abbott scion of a prominent Boston family who was freed from prison on the charge
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MONROE, Mich.-Mrs. Eva M. Bryan obtained a circuit court order,
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-09
WITH EDITORS
THE CASE OF YOUNG NOEL.
(Arizona Republican,.


for killing chauffeur "1unat
in Jersey
hardly possible
sufferer of demenia will be
His killing the chauffeur followed
murder little girl but
chauffeur been inmate a institution oci
ntendent the father
providing very short
slayings followed.
superintendent promptly
of thenceforth, IN
of boy is be
be-
slayer should twice that absolutely surely
followed believer would
there capital
electrocuted,
positively will
society be secure far
his would
would kept
to be
of
OF s
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-09
Sixteen Years Ago

Miss Nora Mclaughlin went
to Tucson yesterday afternoon.
Renwick White, editor of the
Paradise Record, arrived in town
yesterday from Paradise.
Rev. e. w. Simonson's father
and aunt, who have been visit
ing at the rectory for the past
three weeks, left last night for
their home in Woodstock, New
Brunswick.
Andy Scott went to Tucson
on business.
w. H. Brophy and NJ. j. Cum
ningham motored down from
Bisbee yesterday to attend a
meeting of the stockholders of
the Douglas Land and Develop
ment company.
j. A. Quinn is registered at
the Hotel Gadsden from Globe.
Captain j. c. Minus and DR.. w.
A. Greene left yesterday for
Tucson to attend the Masonic
grand lodge meeting.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-09
RADIO PROGRAM
Central Time Stations

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m, Problems of Society,"" Prof. M
A. Etzenhauser; S:15, program; Thel.
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Park, soprano; Virginia Drane, vio-
linist; Mary Endicott Drane, violinist
1859, weekly midnight program; or
gan requests, Herbert Johnson.
I KMA-Shenandoah, Iowa, CT p. m.
May Flower trio; Mays Flower lady
Oil, Mays mandolin musicians.
KPRC-Houston, Tex, 1880 p. M.
Billie Mack's dance orchestra; $3.50
Ruth Burr, pianist; 8, bridge.
| -Minneapolis-St Paul, MINI
12 m, concert, Dick Longs Dayton
trio; p. m problems of Our Gov
ernment;" 2:3O, afternoon concert
Dick Longs trio; $3.50, 1.-The World
of Books; H. A. Bellows; 4, readers
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WFAA-Dallas, Tex, 1905 p. M,
Ernest Wayland, pianist; 6S0-7;SO,
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ern Methodist university; $3.50,
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M, Raleigh quintet, Savery hotel; 8-9
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WOAW-Omaha, Nebr., p. m, en-
tertainment; $50 orcheTtra; 8, clas-
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WOC-Davenport, Iowa, 5;45 p. m,
chimes; 6:30-6:5O, Sandman; 1903,
Gold Dust Twins; SO, Eveready hour;
9-1O, travel talk; 10-11, Heuer's Whi2z
Bang orchestra.
Mountain Time stations
KOA-Denver, 1915 p m, Rialto
theatre musicale; 3:15, relaxing and
corrective exercises: $50, dinner con-
cert, Brown Palace string orchestra,
Howard Tillotson, director
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-09
battling the Realtors

The story is told of a man who
bought Florida lot for $4,000 from
the map in real estate office He
carefully paid in cash and demanded
his deed. He then asked that he be
shown his property. At first the
agent hesitated, but the purchaser
insisted, and they went to the beach,
where the agent pointed out the lot
about 400 feet from the shore.
Just what I wanted said the
buyer. And now that it belongs
to me- l want you to see that
nothing is put on it,"
But" protested the agent, were
going to fill in all that part, and
in three months well have your lot
high and dry, like the rest"
Not mine,' replied the owner.
IF you put a cubic foot of dirt on
it, I'll sue your company"
That afternoon the company
bought back the lot for $2O,OOO.-
Outlook.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-02-09
More Truth Than Poetry
By JAMES j. MONTAGUE
PUSsYWILLOWs
By JAM.


When elm and oak are fast asleep
And cannot hear a round,
Though sometimes shrill and some
times deep
The blizzard howls around,
The slender willows whisper "Hark.
The while they sway and swing
And thrust their ears outside the
bark
To listen for the Spring.
The tiniest kind of ears are these
All clad in downy fur,
So that, if lurking in the trees
Jack Eros; should be astir,
Each one in safety may remain
Inside its tiny sheath
And if he comes, he'll try in vain
To nip them with his teeth.
When presently the willows hear,
A thousand miles away,
The robin ringing loud and clear
His happy evening lay,
They shout the cheerful tidings out
East, west, and south and north,
And soon the forest all about
Has thrust it's blossoms forth.
So when you see the tufts of fur
Upon the willow spray,
Though still the chill winds hum
and Whirr
Along the snowy way,
You'll know they're listening for
Spring
And in week or two
The birds will all be here to sing
Their joyous songs to- you!