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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28
LOCALS.

Miss Perry is spending the day al
home in Tomah.
Don't forget TO be in time for the
Grand March, $50 tonight.
Mrs. ". D. Common and children arc
guest of her parents in this city.
Have you seen the beautiful mantle
clocks at J. r. Chapman
Z. T. Harmon will eat his turkey fol-
Thanksgiving in Milwaukee to-day
Mrs. Geo. w. Paulus, of Marshfield
is i'll the city for Thanksgiving.
Miss Celia Compton who is teaching
at Hewitt, was home for Thanksgiving
If your watch has ceased to run take
it to j. R. Chapman.
W. D. Connor, of Marshfeld, spent
the Sabbath in this city.
Mrs. Ellis Kroner continues to i'm
prove slowly.
Another very large invoice of Havi-
land china at J. r. Chapman's.
II. H. Voss has just received a fine
line Of japanese china call in and see
them.
Miss Nettie Wheelan, teacher in the
Auburndale public schools, is home for
Thanksgiving.
w. E. Mack made his appearance
Monday OF one of his monthly visits to
this city.
D. D. Conway left Tuesday for Madi-
son on business. He will return on
Friday.
If you are looking for nice line of
Chamois skin call at H. H. Noss' drug
store.
Miss Lucille Matthews, Of Wausau,
formerly a teacher in Centralia, is in
the city with friends.
D. A. Teller will spend Thanksgiving
in New Lisbon with his friend DR.. Sin
Clair.
The ladies of the w. r. G. will give
their usual supper at their hall Friday
December 9Th.
BGFO O. I. Hougen NJ. D., Office over
Daly's Drug store. Telephone at Office
"a residence II.
The Grand March begins promptly at
$50 p. m. at Thanksgiving Dance, IN
Opera House tonight. Be on time.
The finest line of perfumes and
stationary in the twin cities at H. III.
Noss'.
The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E.
Church will meet with Mrs. VIM. Scott
Wednesday afternoon December 4th.
Miss Lillian Hatcher, a teacher in the
High school at Marshfield, is in the city
a guest of her sister Mrs. w. II. Luehr.
Restus Garrison came home this
morning from Delafield to spend
Thanksgiving at home.
For roughness of the skin and
chapped hands, use Thymobiue cream
for sale by H. Ii. Voss' 2w
John Reiter, of Rudolph, is in the
city canyassing for Chautauqua Boards.
He expects to 60 South for the winter
Miss Jennie Rothman, teacher i'll the
public schools of Marshfield, is the
guest of her aunt Mrs. H. Wipperman.
Mrs. D. Nj. Huntington entertained a
a few of her lady friends Saturday
evening. An enjoyable time is reported.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28
WHY WILL YOU COUGHq

DAILY your druggist asks YOU why?
You can be SO easily cured. Three
doses of Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup
will relieve You at once. We guarantee
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28
TAKEN UP.

A yearling roam mulley heifer with piece of
right ear cut out came into my enclosure in the
town Of New Rome, Adams Co., Wis, November
18th. The owner is requested to prove property,
pay charges and take the same away.
Dated Nov. Goth, 1895.
HERMAN POLANSKY,
New Rome, Adams Co. Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28
BEGGS' HAIR REVIEWER.

Is positively the best hair tonic on
the market. 1t will stop hair falling
out or turning gray. Give it trial.
Every bottle warranted to give salts
faction by your popular druggist John
Z. DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28
LEGALS.
Taken Up.

An alfred yearling heifer came into my en-
closure the 18th of October in the town of Grand
Rapids, Wood county, Wisconsin. The owner
is requested to prove property, pay charges and
take the same away.
Dated Nov. 9, 1885, AUGUST ARNDT.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

Messrs. John Arpin, Eugene Miller
and Chas. Shorey rode their BICYCLES tc
Stevens Point Saturday and attended
the football game. The boys encoun.
tered rather rough roads and when
only three miles out of Grand Rapids.
Miller was thrown from his wheel and
the right pedal broken square off. He
did the other 10 miles "a la Otto Lew
with the left leg. Time from City Hall,
this city, to Cnrran House, Stevens
Point, 2 hours, 40 minutes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28
.ONS OLE VETERANS
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

each month. Hall open at 7:3O and
Lodge called to order S:O0p. m.
l. E.PHILLEo, c. c.
S. F. DURGA, X. of r. & S.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

The fair and supper by the ladies of
the Episcopal Church will take place in
PJmainville's hail, Centralia, Deem
Der 11th and 18th, to which all are
cordially invited
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

You do not get ticket on the thimble
you get at Chapman's, but you get the
thimble with every $3.50 or over pur-
chase.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

Miss Cordelia LaBreche- left Monday
for Appleton to attend the wedding of
her cousin Miss Mary Belanger, who
was married to Mr.. C. H Tichert on
Wednesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

F. w. Brown, travelling salesman,
spent the Sabbath in this city guest of
Robert Parrish
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

The finest stock of goods in the
country is to be found at John E. Days
He also has secured the sale of Beggs'
Family Medicines. Every bottle
warranted. They will give you salts
faction
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28
- =. IT,

The American Protective Tariff League
is national organization advocating
Protection to American Labor and
Industry" as explained by its constitu-
ton, as follows:
The effect of this League shall be to protect
American labor by tariff on imports. which shall
adequately secure American industrial products
against the competition of foreign labor"
There are no personal or private
profits in connection with the organiza-
ton and it sustained by memberships,
contributions and the distribution Of its
publications.
FIRST Cor-espon dence is solicited regarding
Membership" and Official Correspondents.
sECOND We need and welcome contributions.
whether small or large, to our cause.
THIRD: We publish large line of documents
covering ell phases of the Tariff question. Com
pIste set will be mailed to any address for SO cents.
FOURTH: Send postal card request for free
sample COPY of the " American Economist"
Address Wilbur :. Wakennan. General Secretary,
f35 West ga Street, New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28
C.. M & ST. PAUL r., r.

TRAINS NORTH.
No. Pass. daily except Sunday........."7:47 a. m
No. 25 Pass Sunday a. m
TRAINS SOUTH.
No. 2 Passenger daily ....................616p M
No. % " Sunday ly...................0:l0 p m.
Passenger trains No. and % going south make
connections at New Lisbon with regular trains
going east and west.
All freights now carry passengers
Tickets to all points in the United States and
Canada.
T. w. CRAPSEY, Local Agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

Miss Perry is spending the day at
! home in TOmah.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

DR.. w. D. Harvie, office over Spafford
Cole & Lipke's store. Telephone No. So
Night calls at Witter House, Grand
Rapids, Wis. If.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

W. L. Lain is busy this week in max
ing store front for Mr.. Louis Pschorr,
of Babcock, who is having a store
building erected in that village.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

Peter Diedrick, who built the Nekoosa
and Biron dams left Friday for Eau
Claire where he will be employed in
the same line of work
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

Joseph Martin, book-keeper for the
W. D. Common Lumber Co., at Stratford,
is in the city for weeks visit with his
parents and friends. He will spend
Thanksgiving at home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

John f. DAILY takes the lead in every
thing. They have secured the exclusive
sale of Beggs' Blood Purifier and Blood
Maker, the most perfect medicine
made. Try it for blood disorders
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gavethem Castoria
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

John HolImiller, proprietor of the
saloon in F. E. kellner's building.
Centralia, and Miss Rosa Iamm, of the
town of Rudolph, were united in the
holy bonds Of matrimony Wednesday
morning at the Catholic church Father
Beyerle officiating. These young people
have the best wishes of their many
friends in the Twin cities for future
success and happiness. They took the
afternoon train for Milwaukee on a
short wedding tour.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

Chas. Parker, who is employed in a
hardware store at Plaintield, is at home
for Thanksgiving and to attend the
dances.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

J. r. Chapman keeps fine display of
his wares in his show windows. He
exhibits artistic arrangement and good
taste in his displays.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28
WISCONSIN CENTRAL LINE

Tickets sold and baggage checked through to
all points in the United States and Canada.
Close connections made in Chicago with all
trains going East and South. For full informa-
ton apply to your nearest ticket agent or Jas.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

The Home Forum Dance in Pomain-
ville's Hall last evening was a lively
affair and a very pretty party. The
hall was comfortably filled with merry
trippers and small balance financially
was Melted for the society, The music
of the Symphony Mandolin Club was
pleasing as usual.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

Capt. n. B. Eldred's many friends in
this city were sorry to learn of his
suicide the past week Such a course
from him was never expected, yet it
does not remove the admiration held
for his many sterling qualities in life
Eternal rest and peace is his.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

Don't forget TO be in time for the
Grand March, $50 tonight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

Portage county is to have new
sheriff house and jail to cost about
$4,000. 1t was decided at the session
of the County Board the past week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

Mr.. George Mcmillan, of Centralia. is
much pleased over the fact that he,
personally, killed a beautiful deer on
the Goth of this month, the last day of
the season.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

Mrs. J. n. Menier, of Tomahawk,
who has been in the city visiting her
parents will return home the last of this
week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

Oscar Crotteau, head clerk in T. E.
Kellner's general mercantile store
Centralia, and Miss Bertha Stolp, of
Grand Rapids, were united in the holy
bonds of wedlock Tuesday morning
November Goth at the Catholic church
Father Beyerle officiating We Join
with their many friends in extending
congratulations
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

DR.. and Mrs. O. L. Hougen enter
tanned few of their intimate friends at
Progressive Whist Wednesday evening.
Three tables were in play. At the close
of the 10Th game it was found that Mrs.
A. Muir was entitled to first prize and
Mr.. Will Kellogg second. The Doctor
and his estimable wife, made the even
ing pass off very pleasantly, a faculty
which they both possess in high
degree.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

Mr.. and Mrs. T. MacKinnon left
"Wednesday for Appleton to spend
Thanksgiving and attend. ball in the
evening given by the Appleton Club.
Nothing makes a nicer Christmas
present than a mantel clock Buy one
at Chapman's and make your wife a
present.
Bssn Geo. n. Wood,
Real Estate,
Insurance
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

About four inches of the "beautiful
snow" fell Monday morning, Nov. 18th.
Sleighbells were heard for the first time
this season. Several cutters and sleighs
were seen on our thoronghfare.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

Miss Jennie Rothman, teacher in the
public schools of Marshfield, is the
guest of her aunt Mrs. H. Wipperman.
Mrs. D. NJ. Huntington entertained a
few of her lady friends Saturday
evening. An enjoyable time is reported.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

The Dixon House, Centralia, con-
tinues to be favorite with the travelling
public Its register shows constantly
increasing business from year to year
under the able management of Mrs.
John Dixon who has the reputation of
being one of the best cooks in this
section of the state Everything about
the house and premises is kept exceed
ingly neat and tidy which gives the
place very inviting appearance. The
fine assortment of house plants in the
parlor, office and dining room add IN
making these apartments more home
like and cheerful
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-28

For roughness of the skin and
chapped hands, use Thymobine cream
for sale by H. III. Voss' Nv
John Reiter, of Rudolph, is in the
city canyassing for Chautauqua Boards.
He expects to 60 South for the winter.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-07-12
THE SHARPsHOOTERS.
WrangIe for TWO Hours aud Wind Up
with Love Feast.

u
with Love Feast,
The sharpshooters held their
first meeting this month last night
and Immediately went into execu-
tive session, the BULLETIN reporter
being excluded. If the proceed
ingS we're OF interest to 40 gen.
eral public they would be pub
lished in full. Suffice it to say
that after considerable wrangling
over the internal affairs of the
organization, in which Captain
Kidwell did the most talking, j.
S. Martin had the most fun and
Dr. Emerson wanted moro gentle
men as members, general love
feast was INDUCED in. The re-
porter could not see whether any
Of the members fell on
each others necks and
wept, but some of them had their
arms round each other as they
emerged from the door.
The military bill was under
discussion and a committee APP
pointed to watch the legislature
during it's session 1t seemed the
general opinion, as expressed by
several members after the meet
ing, that the government and
Colonel Mclean especially want
ed the earth. "
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-07-12

Notice-Brown d Kubey, whole
sale and retail dealers IN Watches,
Clocks. JeweIry and Plated Goods,
formerly of The Masonic Block,
hav" taken the store lately occu-
pied by Scharf's News Stand in the
Arlington Block on Hotel streets.
X
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-07-12
H. E. WALKER,

Agent.
Merchant Street. 32.lm
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-07-12

G. R. Harrison, practical piano
and organ maker and tuner, can
furnish best factory references.
Orders left at Hawaiian News Co.
will receive prompt attention. All
work guaranteed to be the same
as done in factory. Il
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-07-12

A morning journal gives the
information that the brick work
on the pumping plant house is
moving slowly, but fails to state
in what direction. Superinten-
dent Brown had better look after
it before it gets away.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-07-12

There was a fair muster at
cricket practice yesterday, the
new scheme for rallying the men,
bers having worked well. If
enough of members turn out by
$3.50 D. IN. tomorrow, there may
be a scratch match.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-07-12

The Lei lima Club elected the
following officers last night:
President, E. A. Williams; Vice
president, w. McInerny; treasur-
er, James Holt; secretary, j. M.
Sims; auditor, DR.. G. IL. Huddy.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-07-12

The Hui Manawalea will give a
concert for the relief of poor
families on July Both. The
Young Hawaiians' Institute at its
meeting last night accepted an in
vitation to take part in it.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-07-12

City Carriage Co., J. S. And
rade, manager. If you want a
hack with good horse and care
full driver ring up Telephon 1l3,
corner of Fort and Merchant
streets. hack at all hours. 4
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-07-12

Clothing, hats, shirts, underwear,
hosiery, neckwear, etc, to suit all
sizes and conditions of men, at l..
D. Timmons, Waring Block, cor
ner Fort and Beretania SITS. x
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-07-12
the LARGEST
WAGON
IN TOWN!

/ am now prepared to Move Furnikure
in better shape than any other expeess
concern in the city, as have WAGON
large enough to move whole horssi1ls
of Furniture at one load.
| have the latest PIANO MOVING
APPARATUS and guarantee to move
Pianos without scratching, To any part OF
the city for $3.50. / am a rustler and
don't care who knows it; am always TO
be found at my Stand,
Cor Nuuanu & King Streets,
Telephone 2i5.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-07-12

Miss Maud Baldwin, daughter
of Senator H. P. Baldwin of Maui,
is to be married on the 18th to
Joseph Cooke of San Francisco.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-07-12

A building for tho use of the
Christian church will shortly be
erected on Alakea street, adjoin-
ing j. Hopp's residence.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-07-12

Co. B, N. G.. H., has a baseball
club which had practice on the
Makiki recreation ground yester-
day afternoon.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-07-12
LOCAL AND GENERAL.

600 Dozen Socks, just received
at Tracy's. $3.50 to $2.40 per
dozen. 4
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-07-12

The new gymnasium of the Y.
NJ. @. A. will be in running order
about August LIST.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-07-12

Secretary Corbett of the Y. M.
@. A. is expected home on August
Oath by the Warrimoo.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-07-12

The Young Hawaiians' Insti-
tute is figuring on a concert to
raise funds for library.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1895-08-26
DOWNRIGHT. 1S95.l

When the British army under Sir Henry
Clinton held possession of New York dur
ing the war of the revolution, the adjacent
region ovsrrun by the red-coat sci
diery.
The bold riders of the British army pun
dered the inh lbitants without mercy. and
more than once got the worst of it for
their deprcdatons.
For thirty miles along the Hudson lay
narrow strip of territory which was called
the neutral ground. As ii was situated be-
tween the two armies, il naturally became
the great fCraging district for iawl1ss
bands and its people were at all time in a
state of terror.
The patriots of that region dreaded the
very sight of a red coat. for they knew
that they were to be plundered and subject
ed to a good deal of annoyance during the
occupancy of New York city by the valiant
Sir Henry.
Among the British troopers of the period
was one very tall in statue and a giant
among his fellow comrades. lie was noted
for his courage, and oftentimes would set
out on little raid of his own. in which
incursons he generally successful.
Big Gideon, as this son of Anak was call
ed, looked imposing in a dragoon's uniform
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1895-08-26
KNOWLEDGE

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tends to personal enjoyment when
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ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products TO
the needs Of physical being, will attes.
the value to health OF the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
iemedv, Syrup of Figs.
rs excellence IS DIE 40 its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant % the taste, she refreshing and truly
beneficial properties OF perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the systen,
dispalling colds, Headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
u has given satisfaction to millions aid
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
,.eys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it Is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in 5Gc and 81 bottles, but il is man.
ufactIred By The California Fig Syrup
ca. only, whose name is printed on ever!
package, also the name. Syrup of Figs
and Being well informed, you will moi
scs:spt any substitute f offered.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1895-08-26
"WIIATS THIS

oppose the dreaded dragoon of the king
regulars.
AS the soldier ceased speaking the door
upon the porch opened and the boy came
out.
Here, my little rat" cried Gideon, at
sight of him. don't you know I'm hungry
So tell your mother to set out one OF her
famous plum pies I've heard of them, you
see. And I'll come in and try it,"
Mother is not at home, sir answered
the lad whose face showed that ne was
cool and determined. Besides. l don't
think there's a plum pie in the house"
I'm see about that a farmhouse with
out a plum pie this time of year is a rarity
Force Versus Courage.
The dragon sprang to the ground and
led his horse to the post in front of the
farmhouse. his sabre rafting at his heels
and his eyes aglcam with eagerness. Alan
Shcpley met him on the porch and looked
up with amazement at the man who tow
cred above him like giant.
There was a three-legged stool on the
porch and uDon this the big redcoat sat.
while he waved his hand toward the open
door of the main house.
NOW fetch ii out, lad" said he TN
eat it I'm my lap Don't be slow about 1t
either. I've heard about those wonderous
pies your mother bake and I've never
sampled one you'll excuse me if | show
little eagerncss."
But I've told you. sir. that we have no
plum pies in the house. There's the celler
and yonder the pantry, and if you wish
81 can search the house," broke in big
Gideon
''rhat is just what you may do. The cell
lar is the handiest. you see, as the door is
right on the porch there. The pantry is i'm
the room yonder."
For moment the giant red coat did not
know what to say to the boys frankness.
but he evidently thought he was being
trifled with, for he suddenly rose and laid