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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-26
By Quarles & MeCurey,
Real Estate Auctt0noers.

1.-TWO NICE FRAME TENEMENTS,
4 nos. 1910 AND 1912 WEST CLAY STREET,
BETWEEN NORTON AND KINNEY STREETS,
WITH EXTRA DEEP LOTS, AT AUCTION
We will sfer st auction on
FRIDAY THE 26lh DAY or APRIL lesg, -
al r O'Clock. the above mentioned REAL ESTATE.
The dwellings are in very good order aud occcu-
pied by good tenants. The LOT has front OF 40
feet and runs beck 20 feet 10 Catherine street
(extended), on which it has IKE front
TERMS: Liberal, and az sale. 1000.
QUARLES & NcCURDY,
nne3 AuctiOneerA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-26

Smith. Guerdian,l Circuit Court, county OF
re- Henrico - Decree entered
Cox aud Bailey.i April II, 1881
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-26
By Frank D. Hill q Co.,
Real Estate Awtioneers.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF THE
~ VERY DESIRABLE MODERN, STOCK
BRICK FRONT DWELLING No. 10 WEST CARY
STREET, on THE SOUTH SIDE OF CARY BIZ
TWEEN FOUSHEE AND ADAMS STREETS.
AT AUCTION.-By virtuo Of a decree entered In
the Chancary Court OF tho city Of Kichmond Ia
the suit hereinafter mentioned, on April Ii. 1889.
the undersigned. special commissioner, Will sell
al nnblic auction. on tne promlses. on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-26
By HenryL. Staples e Co,
Real Estate AuctiOneers.

rUHE MEXICAN COWBOYS WILL
glye a FREE LASsOING AND C0MBINA-
TION-RIDING EXHIBITION In Richmond,
FRIDAY. APRIL 90. 1899.
nj Bossleur's Banner Stables. To-day ! will
ell AZ auction sale TWENTY-FIVE CHOICE
Y0TNG HORSES AND MARES. Come pro
pared TO boy. as the stock IS strictly first class
and will be SOLD regardless Of cost mean bust
M an ., IF. GEORGE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-26
By Quaries & McCurdy,
Real Estate Auctionosrs.

GOOD FRAME TENEMENT ON
VI WEST LINE or FIRST STREET 90 9iO
NEAR CHARITY STREET AND ADJOINING
THE STORE OF Nix. JAMES BAHkN AT AUG
TION.--On
SATURDAY, APRIL q, 1881
OF o'clock. a. the roques. u the owner We will
ofier the above mentioned PROPERTY, which
will pay well 90 an Investment aud Will az all
times command tenants a. far rel tale Tho LOT
has a 'front.' OF ls% feet on First street. and runs
back q good depth.
TERHs: LiUetAl, and 40 sails.
QUARLEs s. MCCURDY.
an II AuctiOneers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-26

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rdanior nJ IN nun 4
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-26

At tho request OF the owner | shall cell by
public auction, on the premises, those IMD
NEWLY ERECTED AND VERY ATTRACTIVE
TWO-sToRY BRICK TENEMENTs. containing
six rOOms each, with lots fronting about HO1iZJ
feet with side alleys, alloy in rear thirteen ieet
wide, with closets, gas. water. culyorL bath-
rooms. sc. Attractive In style aud finish, spa
cious, and conveniently arranged, within tnree
sauares OF the site - the Ciay-Ward market,
one SQUARE from either Of tho street railway
lines. ana in a rapidly-mproving locality where
values are steadily increasing, AID whore homes
and good rental property are in great demand.
These Aouses may 10 rolled upon 10 yield a
good revenue upon the price at which they will
now be- sold, and should be seen by all who con-
template purchasing.
Make note Of the time and come promptly
JAMES B. ELAN.
AuctlOneer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-26
TnURspAY, APRIL 3. l@9.

at 5 O'Clock P. NJ. tbs VERY VALUABLE AND
DESIRABLE IMPROVED REAL ESTATE, To-
Gated ~ above, Rnd described In said decree as
an that lot 81 land On the south side OF Cgry be
tween Foushee and Adams streets, with BRICK
DWELLING containing eight rooms and all the
modern improvements. Tho house Il compare
lively new, Is well built and rented 70 a good
tenant Tho LOTS 2sxi54 feet TO an alley fifteen
feet vide.
This property Is in good noighborhood. con
venisnt 70 business. and Oilers nne opportuni-
~ for those Ia search Of a me1iunl-sizsd dwell
ing for a nome or for investment
TERMS: one fourth cash; the balance In three
equal instalments In six. twelve, and eighteen
months. ths purchaser 70 give negotiable notes,
with per cent interest added. and title retained
until the purcnase-money II paid In full ana
JACKSON GUY,
Special Commissioner.
FRANK ID. HILL i Co. AueIloneers.
PULLIis. GUARDIAN. PLAIYrfYF. AGAINST NOR
TON. &c. DGgESDANrs.--is TAG CHAscERr
COURT or THE CRY Oh RICHMOND.
|, Charles W. 6oddin. CLERK OF sAid court, GER
tify that ths bond required OF the special COM
missioner by the decree In said cause OF April
IA lisa, has ooon duly given.
1853. CHARLES w. GoDDIN.
PosTPoNEMENT.
The above sale Is postponed on account OF rain
SATURDAY. APRIL q. 1850.
At O'Clock r. N.
FRANK d. HIIL = CO.
As0 An6st0assr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-26
By Qusrles & NcCurdy,
Reai Estate Auctloneers,
1912 Main street
COMMISSIONERS AUCTION SALE
OF THR
BEST PIECE or WEST AIN-sTRRET REAL
ESTATE IN THE CITY,
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MAIN AND BEL
YIDERB STREETS,
OPPOSITE MONROE PARK.

Walker, &C., In tho Chancefy Court Of
walker and others cree Of April %, 1882
In execution Of the Aforementioned decree
the undersigned, appointed special commits
si0ner thereby, will offer for sale, upon tho
promises, on
WEDNESDAY rHs SIN DAY or MAY, 1889.
ate p. ". the above rns a1ioacd TRULY DESl-
RABLE REAL ESTATE The lot hss front
on Main street Of a feet. more or les, and runs
back 135 fest 70 a i0-f0ot alloy.
NJ better investment can possibly % made
than the abOye. rs locauIn makes 1t especially
desirable for business purpo1ss. OF. II desired,
certainly there il no better location Tor re-i-
tonces. Tho Improvements On she lot consist OF
a large brick dwelling. yiefdmg fair rental
IERMs: One fourth cash tbs residue al ak,
twelve, and eighteen months. tho purchaser
being required ~ give negotiable nOtes with IN
tere-t Hdd6d, aud the Uile reuliued until the
whole purchRso-monay be paid aud convey
auce orisred by the Court: OF the whole amount
may be paid in cash If the purchaser 50 elects.
EUGENE G. MAsSIE,
Special Commissioner.
Waller. WHO SUES, &C.. PLAINTIFF. AGAINST
WALLER AID ALs., DEFgNDANTs-lN THE
CHANCERY COURT or TIE CITY or RICHMOND.
/ Charles W Goddin. clerk OF said court,
certify that she bond required Of the special
commissioner By tho decree In said cause OF
April -, 1850. has been duly given.
Given under my hand tnIs 2Jtu day OF April,
1Ssl .-...,-
ap % CHARLES w. bODDIN.
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NOR SALE. REAL ESTATE -lE

H'Vh OAfINls MINT III y = 90
u ACRES Of cuitivaied Land two h-e' -
Richmond, about one handrcd rods - 80
Richmond and Sesen-fiD>s rallgOsd ~ .3.,s'.,l
ipga rins iccatioa ex1s1leai neisa,s ygAf.
Wiikseli cheap nor cash Address ltS IL
son. So NORTH Tweasy -nfsh strss> NJ as =.
Aosk-H~ SS-Sss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-26

BY J. Thompson Brown q Co..
Real EstAte Agents and Auctlonsers
lib Main street.
COURT SAFE

COURT SALE
TWosToRY FRAME HOUSE AND FIVE LOTS
FRoNrING TOGETHER leg FBET, ,r,
CORNER MITCHELL AND ALLEN sTHEEIs'
AND
LARGE LOT OF i42 FEET avvrs
CORNER WEBSTER AND ALLEN sThBhIS'
CO FEET CORNER MITCHELL AND HICKORY
STREET
Smith, Guardian,l Circuit Court, county OF
rs Henrco - Decree entsreu
Cox aud Bailey.i April II. 1889.
Nv virtue OF the above decree, entered on
above date. the undersigned. special comIniS-
eioners therein appointed, will sell AZ pupho
auction. on the promises,
FRIDAY, APRIL 2erH. AT ~ p. VI,
the PROPERTY described therein. as follows;
Ist. LOT OF LAND tust outside the city OF
Richmond at the eKtrene cad OF ST. Peter street,
In the county OF Henrico (Goddins Planl, WIN
frame bOuss thereon containing TOUR rooms, tue
said LOT fronting li2 feet on Mitchell street ~
i,g feot 10 Webster, on which II fronts ~ ieer
being the southeast corner Of Mitchell ana Alicn
streets ,,,,.,,
"a. LOT or LAND fronting GO feet on Mitchell
efree,. corner Hickory street. by a depth between
parallel lines Of 90 feet. being tho southeast cor
ner OF Mitcneh and Hickory streets
plats Of the property will DO eXhiOlteu NJ the
SALE and IL will be sold as whole, or divided IS
fuit Tho Wishes OF INC ui4ANi7f eHN my
be decided by the commissioners.
just the place for small houses, which VIII pay
well.
Terms: One third cash; balance in six and
twelve months, deferred payment notes, win
per cent interest added, and title re ained by
the Court until all the probationary Is pail' OF
all cash, at option OF purchaser
w. II. BEVEMnG..
j. SAMUEL PARRISH,
EDMUND WADDiLL, JR.,
G. B. JACKSON,
Special Commissioned
J.TuoMPsoy BRowS & Co, Auciioneers.
Iy rgK CIRCUIT COURT or THE COUNTY or BEN
RICO-SnITH. Guardian, &C, AsAlNsf COA
AND BAILEY.
I.W.s. Lake, clerk Of the Circuit Court OF
the county OF neDrico. do certify that special
Commissioners william H. beyeridge ana Glles
b. Jackson have given the bond required ny inc
decree entered in the SAID cause on the llth day
Of April, 1883 49, -,
Given under my hand this 10Th day OF April
1889 ,y.vr
sp l7.19 2L24.25,&26 W. 5. LEAhE-
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Quarlss q Mccunty.
Real Estate Auctoneers,
WEST MAIN-STREET PROPERTY
FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION
OPPOSITE MoRroNs FLowER-GARDEN

We will cher for sale on
SATURDAY. AoRL 9TH,
at O'Clock. the BEAUTIFUL LOT on west Main
street with FBAME COTTAGE thereon. Lot
fronts ~ feet oh roHh sido OF Main street DO
tween Beech aad Morn. streets. has q depth OF
~ iset 20 an alley. This " one Of the meat de-
slrssle loes en- the market
lIxkhs: Al sale.
QUARLxS q MccuRY.
Ne3 ARckaoneaxa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-26
AUCTION .ALEs-Thi. say.
by james 3. Elafn.
Real Estate Agent and Auctionsor,
lli3 Main street
RUsTEE,s AUCTION SALE

TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE
OF THAT
ATTRACTIVE AND VALUABLE DWELLING
AND LOT
AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER TWENTY
FIFTH AND LEIGH STREETS.
In execution OF a cortpin deed OF trust to me.
dated pccember /. 1876 OF record In Deadlock
IgI b, page $50, shall sell by public auction, on
the premises, on
FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 1850,
a, $50 O'Clock p. n. the REAL ESTATE de-
scribed in said deed IL being that MOST At
TRACTIVELY-LO TWO-SIOkf DE
TACHED CORNER FRAME DWELLING, with
the LOT on which IL stands, fronting 2xl22 fest
more or less. at the northwest corner oil Twenty
nfth and Leigh streets. the dwelling containing
about ak rooms OF good size. well buiil con-
vsnIentiy arrabged having city gas, cul-
vert pavement &c.
TEKNs: By consent, one third cash; the bah
ance BIZ negotiable notes at six and twelve
months. with intsrest added anil secured by
deed 81 trusl, or all cash ut the opnon OF mo
purchaser. JANIS d. HhAa,
ap 20 - uasco
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-26
BY james Il. Elan,
Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer.
lll3 Main street

TXECUTOR'S AUCTION SALE
IA OF TIE
TWO ATTRACTIVE MEDlUA-SlZED BRICK
DWELLINGS
Nos. sO9 AND III NORTH TWENTIETH
STREET.
BETWEEN BROAD AND GRACE STREETS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-26
By Sutton & Co.,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
1914 Main street.

Real Estate Agents aud AUcuoneers
1914 Main street.
A UCTION SALE OF A NICE, COM
n PORTABLE FRAME DWELLING. NO. $50
NORTH TWENTY-THlRD STREET. AND
FRAME STOLE ADJOlNlNG.-htt the reqdest OF
the owner, who Il determined 10 sell, we shall
oner for sale at public auction, upon tho prem
THURSDAY. APRIL ~ 1859,
at 5H o'clock ?. ", the PROPERTY located as
above The dwelling contains five rooms. and -
In 0rst-class order, having beon recently painted
and papered The store-rOom IS large, with
small room in tho rear.
There Is also . small stable on the rear part OF
the lot.
The lot fronts ~ feet inches on the west side
Of Tweuty-third street and runs back between
irregular lines good depth.
The property is located ia an improving part
OF tho city and r. just the class OF properly that
rents eldiiy ana pays we'll on me Investment
TERMS: At sale. SUIlON ",
Aucuoneers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-26
BY y. w. B0we.
Real Estate Aucuouecr.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE
1 ROCKETS PROPERTY, SITUATED ON
LESTER STREET uErN EEN HAGUE AND
NICHOLSON STREETS. 81 AUCflON.-in exc
cution OF two deeds OF trast-ihe ur,i 90 \. ".
BOWe and /. Iu2per. trustees, datei fepfuafy
81. IsS1. recorded IN Richmond Chanc"ry ln"rt
Deed Book l32 b., page ~ tho other 90 Harvey
Wilson dated February q, ls.s, recorded in SAID
court Deed Book l34 y. page 2,b--the said y. W.
Rowe, surviving trustee. and Harvey Wilson
will sell by auction, on the pr7mise-' on
FRIDAY, MAY 3, 1889,
st4E o'clock ?. NJ. IN the order named leioW,
FIRST The TWO-STORY-AND- BASEhENV
BRICK STORE No. $685. bocketts sire T, occu-
pied a. grocery store, with tho LOT, - l-lS1ilO
feot beginning 81 feet cest ol hsgae street
Second The pMO->IONI BRICK STOKE No
1904 kOcketts street. occupied as barocr-shop.
with tire LOT. 50xg0 feet 10 ls probable mat the
vacant part OF this lot viii he sole separately.
and then. by virtue u Tie last-nonuyAed
tr7ist-deel the said Harvey Wilson will sell ira-
mediately after the above sales tho LOT oppo-
site the above. fronting q 9-l2 feet on the south
side Of Rockets street, running back 81 Ioet, ana
having Indifferent improvements thereon
All " this property IS desirable, ana is atoYe
the reach Of fire.. het5.
TgRTs: Cash surlcient 20 defray the expenses
Of sale, 10 pay any taxes duo, aud 10 dis'haiee
two notes aggrecGtng t1.llj, with interest from
Fepruary o, 1889, aud another note for S13.,2,
with interest from r. bruary 2. 1889. and upon q
credit as 20 s33l15 Until February 3, l>A; ani
the residue upon terms 20 be announced az tho
time OF sale. N is probable th-f more taYofaole
terms may DO announced az the time OF safe.
y. W. BOWE surviving Trustee;
APPS HARVEY WILSON. Irusee.
By Quartes 4 NcCurdy,
Real Estate Auctl0neers,
1912 Main street.
TVFCUTORS' SALE OF BRICK
H DWELLINGS No AS NORTH SEVENTH
STREET AND No. WEST MARSHALL SIREEr
AT AUCTlON.-rhe undersigned, as executors
OF tho last will and testament Of Mrs. Elizabeth
Alexander deceased, VIII offer the above Pro
PERRY Tor sale al public auction, as follows;
OK THURSDAY, MAY ., 1852,
AZ O'Clock 7. NJ promptly. so. il5 NORTH
SEVENTH sTREEr. This LOT fronts - feet on
the east Ane Of Seventh street between Marshall
aud CLAY streets. The dwelling contains six
rooms, with modern c0nVoniences. IN good or
der. beautiful grounds. On the Electric rail-
road, conyenientto market, business. &C..
A raro chance to secure nice home centrally
located.
AFTER THIS SALE WE WILL OFFER
BRICK DWELLING No. WEST MARSHALL
STREET AT OCL.Ch +. 70.
This LOT is 20 feet front on south side of Mar
shall street between First and adams streets (;
runs back l65 feet g. an alley ID feet wide. inc
main building is Of brick, containing ave rooms,
and wing frame OF three rOUm+-al Ia go0i
order Parties seeking desirable houses should
attend these sales. Possession can DO had al
once.
twelve months, % p0r cent interest added, aud
J. BLYTHE MOORE,
ROBERT WHlTTEr,
Executors.
QuARlEs & MCCURDY, Auctioneers. APPS
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WEDNEsDAY. NAY 1. 1889,

By request Of william II. Clemnltt, Esq, OK
e.rtor OF Mrs. Sarah y. P8ynter, deceased. l
shall sell by public auction, on the promises, on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-26

TWo-sToRY FRAME HOUSE AND FIVE LOTS
FRONTING TOGErH ER 1t2 FBEI,
CORNER MITCHELL AND ALLEN SThEkIS,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-26

10y REQUEST [ WILL OFFER FOR
ID SALE III ACRES OF LAND lyng peauu-
fullv. with NRW FRAME HOUSE Of three
rooms. la the West End. near the forks Of Cary
street and the River roal, about four miles from
the city, 10 n good neighhorhocd and rapidly I'm
proving section Of the county Nlthln I'VE
minutes walk Of tho post-ofico and store.
Tho attention Of capitalists sosking Invest
ents Is specially called 10 this sale, as The pro
uertv will probably advance rapidly IN value in
The near future.
Sale at my Onice by public auction on
THURSDAY, APRIL -, 1882
ct o'clock p. N.
TERMS: Easy, and made known on the day OF
sAle JAMES Ii. CRkNSHAW,
AuctiOneer.
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BY James H. Crenshaw.
Real Estate Agent. Auctioneer, and Broker.
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Aucr,oN ..LKs-rr.sre pay.
--<l~r-Nr1oNT@Nt<.'<1-0 fsT4||'N1~NT7 ~
By james b. Kiam.
Real Estate Agent and Auctionosr,
il13 Main street

' II II W - n w ~ ~ - "
SPECIALLY ATTRACTIVE BRICK DWELLINGS
ON THE
SOUTH SIDE OF CARY STREET
BETWEEN
RESERVOIR AND RANDOLPH STREETS.
NEARLY
OPPOSITE MoRToE's GARDEN,
ToBs
sold BY PUBLIC AUCTION
on
THURSDAY, APRIL g5, 1889,
Ar5X O'CLOCK P. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-26

LARGE LOT OF A2 FEET
CORNER WEBSTER AND ALLEN sThBhIS'
AND - =. 49,.
eg FEET CORNER MITCHELL AND HICKORY
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-26
By y. W. Bowe,
Real Estate Auctioneer
OOMMISSION ER'S SAL +
or
ALARGE AND CENrRALLY-LOcArED
DWELLING,
No. 1913 ROSS STREET.
A FINE LOCATION FOR BOARDING-HoUsE
A FINE LOCATION OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

BY virtue Of tho hereinafter mentioned decree
! will sell by auction. on the premises, on
WEDNESDAY. May /. 1889,
at4X o'clock p. ~, tho THREE-aTORY-AND.
BASEMENT BRICK DWELLING No. 1893 Ross
street.. between Thirteenth nnd Fourteenth
streets containing eleven rooms. besides de-
toched kitchon with I'VE rooms. coai-house,
bath, closets. SC.
The capacity Of the house and is central AMI
convenient location combine 10 render this a
80 ri purchase for home 81 as Gil investment,
aud it IS especially desirable a. boarding
house. The OF IS 2jxl23 foot 20 an alley
TERMS: One fourth cash. and the residue az
six twelve. and eighteen months fOr notes. with
interest added and title retained, or all cash 81
the option OF the purchaser.
THOMAS G. JACKSON.
Special Commissioner.
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Nv virtue OF the above decree, entered on
above date. the undersigned, special comnis-
sioners therein appointed, will sell AZ pupllo
auction, on the promises,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-26

NJ ANTED. GIRLS, EXPE-
w RlENcED CHERoor-R0LGsR s AND
NCH.BRkAkEks. Good wages and steady
work guaranteed. Apply AZ once .
CHARLES HILHISKR'S
Virginia star Cheroot Factory.
T"euty-nflh street between Aain aud franklin
ap 2l-eu, W&F5t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-07-27
A BICYCLE STORY.

''Now, then, you sirI What are you doing
heref
"Why, enjoying this very fine view, and
in very comfortable position, too.
The first speaker was the burly Mr.. Hicks
especially proud of his meadow on the top Of
Heysham hill, and especially indignant at the
trespassers who persisted in infringing on
his exclusive right to the enjoyment of his
private property. The trespasser on this oc-
casion was young man, slim and wiry, with
hair that seemed to have borrowed its stiff
ness from his muscles
What right have you got to be on here, l
should like to known proceeded the farmer
~ don't know. What right have youl"
"Righta That's a good I'm. Why, this
fields mine"
Indeed? I'm sure congratulate you on
it."
"Come turn off"
Certainly, if it's yours. But didn't think
you'd mind my being on it."
"Of course l mind. You're trespassing
What 'ud you say if fellow came tramping
all over your garden, and sitting on your
grass, and hacking up your gravel, and cut
ting your cabbagess" asked the farmer, wax
ing eloquent and even fgurative.
Give it up. Ask me another" was the
cool reply.
"Do you know could prosecute you?"
Really, nows"
IF you don't mind, then, will, sure as my
names Hicks!"
Good old Hicks!" murmured the other
If you give me any more of your impu-
dence I'll have you up"
up where"
"rll let you know a precious sight sooner
than you like if you don't take care"
"Well, I'm Off Will wait for an invitation
next time come this way. Good-by."
The young man passed on his way, and
had soon entirely forgotten the little episode
But the worthy Hicks was left almost chok-
ing with evaporation. He hated these BAN
dyings of words He always got the worst
Of it, although IN the right all along. He
would leave no stone unturned in order to
find out way Of paying off this score against
the offender. He would
But first he must ascertain who the Of
fender was. Accordingly he followed the
young man home at such a distance as to
arouse neither suspicion nor comment He
did not have to go far. After descending the
hill, and traversing a,few hundred yards of
the lane at its foot, he saw his enemy turn
into the garden of one of row Of lately
built houses
'Umph! new comer," muttered Hicks,
''one of those city chaps. Just the sort
hate"
On his wav back he fell in with q neighbor
from whom he ascertained that the young
fellows name YVES Axel And among other
things he learned that his enemy was bi.
cyclist.
is he nowT' said Hicks. How d'you
knOwi Ever SEQ him riding"
"Oh, yes; every morning he goes out be-
fore breakfast, as regular as clockwork-"
Every mornIngl Where TOT"
"Oh, the same old run every morning,
tears down Furnal Hill, and runs home
round by the fiat road at the bottom"
Whatever forf' asked Hicks, the pructi.
cal.
"Huml s'Poso It's to get up an appetite
for breakfast, but it don't make him much
the fatteT-hel hot"
"Noa," said Hicks, 10 whom the same re-
mark would by no means apply; "and what
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-07-27

But aIas for usl he bad Just pUr une
weight in the carriage and was preparing to
step in after it. Foot powertwas no longer OF
use, and we lifted up our voices and shrieked
Doctor" we called. "Doctorl Wait!
waltz
He paused. he looked. and the day was
won.
"Well, if you're not two crazy girls!" he
began, as we rode up to him ;>but a glance at
our faces must have shown him that no spirit
of fun had prompted our chase
"Can you go to Uncle heiGher's" l asked,
with what breath had Ieft Hes broken
every bone in his body"
Then Daphne took up the tale, and after a
brief explanation the doctor turned his horse
about.
Now, you girls have had exercise enough
for one day." said he, land shall stop and
tell my wife that you'll spend the night with
u.s. Then, after I've seen your uncle, III
drive round and explain everything to your
mother. Good-by."
shall weI" asked Daphne, when he had
gone.
I'VE muet-or lie down aud cover ourselves
with leaves. don't believe could ridetive
miles more to save the nation"
Then we toied back through the sand tc
the doctors house, and sweet Mrs Miller
gave us a royal welcome When the doctor
came home he brought the news that Uncle
Mel had broken a leg, and that mamma had
been sent for to nurse him.
And you are to pack up your clothes and
ask one of the neighbors to take you over
there, also" he said. adding with a demure
twinkle of the eye, Though what your
mother wants you for l can't imagine, unless
it's to ride on errands and chase inoffensive
doctors about town"
Uncle Mel was i'll fer many a long week,
and we had duh and qeiet time in taking
care of him One day in August, as mamma
was sitting with him, he said, suddenly, "Cal
in them girls"
We appeared, little doubtful of cur re-
ception.
The doctor says if it hadn't ka' been for
your ridin' on that tidng | should ha' been
wuss off n was" he began, abruptly
Where is it,"
AT home, uncle" said l. You told us it
wasn't to come within a n1&e"-
There, there, don't twill" said he do
you want to 80 to schooliN
20 uncler
''Now, don't o uncle me! I'm gein,No
turn your mother out of her house and live
there myself. I'm too old to be SO fur away
from neighbors,"
This looked serious Poor as the house
was we had, as yet, no other shelter
I've took place in Ellsworth" he went
on, land I'm goin' to let your mother live
there and board you while you go to. the sem
mary. Now, don't act so Smaller, You tire
me all outl"
For Daphne had dared what no one else
had probably done during the last fifty
years; she had kissed Uncle Melcher; and
Uncle Melcher looked as if he actually liked
it.-Alice Brown il Youths" Companion