Life, 1905-10-05 · page 8 of 44
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This page presents a short story rather than political satire. "The Horse Came Back" recounts a sentimental narrative: Riley Clark of Justice Court owned a family horse that became too weak to work. He sent it to be humanely euthanized, but the horse mysteriously returned to his yard weeks later—apparently having been sold instead. The animal had regained health and spirit. Clark's legal claim to recover the horse was challenged in court, ultimately succeeding when the "dead animal man" who failed to kill it couldn't prove ownership. The accompanying illustration shows a pianist at a grand piano with decorative tapestry backdrop, advertising Chickering & Sons pianos—unrelated to the story text. The page mixes editorial content with multiple advertisements typical of the era.
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Catalogue Freo CHICKERING & SONS HE makers of these instruments have shown that genius for pianoforte making that has been defined as “tan infinite capacity for taking pains.” The result of over eighty-two years of application of this genius to the production of _ musical tone is shown in the Chickering of to-day. Established 1823 796 Tremont Street, Boston a delicious dentifrice. the niceties of every-day life. SOZODONT Free from acid and grit. Just the thing for those who have an inclination for TOOTH | PowER| | With a Telephone the entire resources of this great city are brought within im- mediate reach. | | | HAVE YOU A TELEPHONE? | New York Telephone Co. 15 Dey Street. ‘Ask your dentist. The Horse Came Back. HIS is the tale of the horse that came back, It came out in Justice of the Peace Hynes’ court yesterday: Riley Clark, of Thirtieth and Curtis Streets, had a family horse that became so weak it could hardly draw the empty conveyance. In pity he sent to the Health Department to the “dead animal man” to go there and take the [horse ont and humanely end its existence. The man appeared and was given a slight reward | to deal gently with the beloved horse of the ] family. This was away back last October. The first of this week the old horse returned to the back yard, and to make known the fact ¢ began to whinney, When Mr. Clark went outside he staggered to the wall in the belief that he had seen t host of “Diamond” come from the equine sium, for the horse looked his own self, fat and full of spirit The “dead animal man” looked the he over when he received the animal from owner and decided that the horse’s time to go to “knocker’s yard” had not arrived. He took him to a stable and gave him some draft s later a iceman appeared and bought the horse. He paid $3.30 for him. Ie kept the animal for a time and sold hi H. Marx for $25 By this time he ws fairly good shape and was put to work. More recently he was sent to pasture. Ti this easy life, the family horse got out and wandered back to his old home. Had he — known that his owner had turned him over to be slaughtered he might not have done so. Yesterday Mr. Marx sued out a writ of plevin, claiming that the horse is now worth $50. Clark does not want to give him up. His homecoming was so unu and the horse's memory so excellent he figures him worth more than gold. The legal question for Magistrate Hynes to determine is whether Riley Clark, the original owner, lost all claim to the animal whi gave him out to be killed as usele li to whom should he look for recourse—to “dead animal man,” who failed to kill?— Denver Republican. ‘Redmond aco Transact a general foreign and domestic | banking business and allow interest on deposits subject to cheque. Dividends and interest collected and remitted. HIGH GRADE INVESTMENT SECURITIES Conservative investments will, upon request, be suggested for any purpose or amount, netting from 3!¢% to above 5%. Members of the New York Stock Ex- change and execute orders on commission LETTERS OF CREDIT for travelers issued, and bills of ex- change drawn on all parts of the world. 507 Chestnut St. 41 Wall St., New York comicbooks.com