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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-26
WARREN.

Mrs. Dimis e. Vincent, who was Sc
verely injured I'm fall from the roof
OF her dwelling Monday. is improving
and DIR. Mirrisseau. the physician in
charge. expresses hope that her Injuries
will not be fatal.
The lady members OF Kickemuit
grange have organized sewing So
ciety with the following officers: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Mary A. Reed; secretary,
Annie c.. Collins; treasurer. Mrs. Re-
becca Tanner.
About $4,000 bushels OF oysters have
been planted in Warren river this sea-
son by Charles Stubbs. j. o. Stubbs.
George T. Greene, Jr., William Scofield
and Walter Rose. z
The basement story OF the Parker
mill has been completed and work on
the second story is progressing. The
chimney has reached height OF 100
feet and will be built rs feet higher.
Miss Emily Drown has presented the
Baker street school, taught by James
w. Allen, with a handsome flag with
staff. in behalf of the Tob.n Pose Re-
lief Corps.
The prizes offered to pupils OF the
high school for essays on the charac-
ter Of Abraham Lincoln, were awarded
TO Richard Tobin, first, and James
Campbell, second. Raymond Little
field was given honorable mention. The
prizes were magazines. Principal Fay
announced the prizes for the memory
contest to have been awarded to Ray
mond Littlefied and Thomas Wynn.
The Philharmonic orchestra OF Provi-
dence, assisted by Robert Livingston
the tenor soloist, will furnish the music
at the graduating exercises of the high
school at the Town hall, Tuesday even
ing.
Arnold Shaer and wife and DR.. G. l..
Church. who have been in Europe for
month, sailed for home from Liverpool,
Saturday on the Etruria.
The Young Mems Christian League
connected with the Baptist church has
completed organization by the election
of the following officers and commit
tees: President. Edward r. Cutler;
vice-president, Harrison c.. Fay; secre-
tary. Phanuel Corell: treasurer, Fred
Martin: collector, Russell Read: liter
ary and entertainment committee. Fred
Sibley, G. w. Cutler, John Batchelder.
Everett Ramsden; outdoor committee,
Stephen Thurber. Wilbur Mason, Will
liam Thompson. William Martin: devo-
tiona' committee, Frank Cole, George
Seymour, William Bowen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-26

STRIKE SETTLED.


The strike OF the mule splnners at the
Warwick mills has been settled and the
spinners returned to work again this
morning. The strikers left their mules
Friday morning. after demanding an
increase in wages to at least 81 per
day. and that they be relieved OF the
work of securing and cleaning. .
Saturday afternoon Supt. Lawton
met committee OF the men. and after
some talk he agreed TO a slight ad-
vance in wages. the abolition OF scour-
ing by the spinners and to remedy
other gievances and the rike was de-
clared off
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WARREN AND BRISTOL BRANCH.

Leave PROVIDENCE Qndia Street
Station) for FALL RIVER-6:30 1880.
$3.50, 1880 a. m.: 1870, $780, 4:30. 5: 80
$3.50 p. IN. Sundays-7:30. $3.50 a. M;
1880, $50. $3.50 p. m.
NEwPORT-7S0 $50. 1f.sO a. m.: 1.30.
4.30. $50. 1880 p. m. Sundays--7.S0.
$50 a. M: 1.30, $50. 1880 p. m.
Trains leave Providence as follows:
WARREN, BRISTOL and way stations
at $50, 7.30. $3.50, 11.30 a. M: 1.30 $50.
AIS. 4.30 (exp.). $50, $50. 7.30 and 1130
p. m. Sundays-7.30. $50 a. m; l.S0.
$50, $50 p. m.
Electric cars leave Market square.
Providence. at 6.15. 7.15. 9.15. Ills a.
M: LIS. S15, 400. i15. SIS. els. 7.15.
Il.15 p. m. Sundays-7.15. 9.15 a. M:
LIS, SIS and 6.l5 p. m.
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EAST PROVIDENCE.

Amy Smith. old and homeless has
been sent back from the State Poor
farm. TO the town. as the officials have
learned that she is not a resident OF
the state. and do not care TO provide
for her. The town will now make an
effort 20 learn where she originally came
from, and then send her there.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-26
CRANSTON.

This district got goodly share OF the
rain Saturday and Sunday and every
thing looks bright and green again.
No serious damage has been noted,
however. outside of couple Of fires.
a milk train came 20 grief Saturday
evening on Cranston street. The hind
wheel caught the track and broke Off
from the axle.
st. AIMS Sunday school closed yes
terday for the summer season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-26
WASH GOODS DEPT.

5000 yards best Organdies and Dimi-
ties, all new styles, sold everywhere
at, per yard l2i2c., now per
Sdiu ssss...ss .-..s..... , ~
2000 yards Sunnyslde Batiste. AL new
patterns, sold everywhere at
per yard 20c., now per yard. lOC
2OO0 yards Prince Royal Pique. just
what you want for skirts, sold every
where at. per yard, l5c., now II
per ydTu .s....-...s........... ~
10000 yards Bates Best Seersucker,
sold everywhere at. per yard,
l21sc. now. per yard. d............ IC
2000 yards best Calicoes. light and
dark patterns. sold everywhere ,Ia
at, per yard, &C.. now. per yard. %sc
2000 yards best Dress Ginghams, sold
everywhere az. per yard. l0c., IN
now. per yard. d............. 4C
1000 yards best Silk Ginghams, a bar
gain at any store at, per yard oo
Soc. while they last, at.per yard &c
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-26
SHIRT WAISTS.
The greatest values ever known.

The BrtaIest VdIues ever khoWn.
About 400 regular 4Sc. Shirt Waists,
while the lot lasts, choice 20
One lot fine Percale Shirt Waists,
fancy styles %one lot White Lawn Shirt
Waists, one lot white Pique Shirt
Waists, all worth from s5c. TO .<ao
s9c. each, choice for........... 4SC
Madras, Pique and Chambray shirt
Waists,a grand assortment and
wonderful value. choice ....... UC
over 500 Ladies' fine Shirt Waists. in
fancy percale, white lawn, with EN-
broidered fronts. and many other
styles. worth from $l.25 TO $i.9S. aQo
grand choice, at................ SoC
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-26
SHOE DEPT.

About so pairs OF Ladies' Fine Wei
Kid Button and Lace Boots,
regular price $500, sale price,. I.I9
Ladies Vici Kid Button and Lace
Boots, small sizes. This is a lot Of fine
boots from $3.50 TO $i.00. We o.
VIII close out at, per pair.... oSC
Ladies' Tan and Black Oxfords,
worth $1.00 and sl.z5. sale
Ladies Bicycle Boots. 15-inch can
vas top, worth $1.9S, sale
price Observation-Disclosures. I.I0
Ladies Tan Wei Kid Lace Boots.
regular $3.50 and $500 boots.
sale price. ...................... 10y
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m,plAsp arp CENTRAL DIVISION.

Trains leave Providence as follows:
FOR BOSTON, Terminal-s:10, 1865
a m: 4:45 IN. Return-S:00 a m;
1909 1926, 525 p m.
PUTNAM POMFRET, T.. THOMP-
SON. WILLIMANTIC and HART
FORD-S:45 a IN and 405 p IN, via
FRANKLIN-6:00. $40, 11:55 m; 4:i5.
MILFoRD-s:1o. 1855 a m; i:45. 5.55
n. m.
CRANsToN-6:ss. 9:O9 m; 1905. 4:s7,
5:37. 642, 1927 p. m. Saturdays-i1:i0
m Sundays-T:T y m.
KNIGHTSVILLE-- '5:37, 6:42 p
I'M. Saturdays-'11:10 y m.
MESHANTICUT-i2:0 5:S7, 6:42 p. m.
Saturdays-11:l0 p. m.
PONTIAC--s6:3} n. M; 'i2:O5. 6:42, '1:2I
u. m. Saturdays-'1i:10 p. m. Sun
days-7:37 y. m.
NATICK, RIvERPOTNT, CENTRE
WILLIE. ANTHONY AND WASH
INGTON-6:3s. s:09 a. M; 1906, 4:3s.
5:37, 6:42. 1927 p. m. Saturdays-ll;lo
y. m. Sundays-7:31 y. m
ARCTIC AND QUIDNICK-6:3s a. m:
1905, 4:37, 5:37 6:42, sT:27 y. m. Sat
urdays--1l:10 p. IN. Sundays--7:T p.
COVENTRY. SUMMIT. GREENE.
ONECO. MOOSUP AND PLAIN
FIELD-6:SS. e:09 a. m.; 4:s7. 7:z7 p.
m. Sundays-7:37 p. m.
STERLING. JEwETT CITY. CAN
TERBURY SCOTBAND-6.3S IS. 900 a.
m: 437. 727 y. an. Sundays-1.37 y. m.
VERSAILLES BALTIC. SOUTH
wTNDHAM. WILLIMANTIC.H HART
FORD AND NORW1Cli--G.ss. 900 r..
m: 435. 7.27 p m.
FIsHKILIa. NEWBURG. WATER
BURY AND DANBURY-90 a. m.
PAScoAG-AND- D-INTERMEDtATE
STATIONS-s43 go a. m: tlo. 63s
y. m. Saturdays land except FIELDS
Statlon)-i1.15 y. m.
ssStop on nag.
a Sleeping cars only. All parDor
cars. a Via walpoie Line.
n Except Mondays. 49,
Poat from Fall River.
c. PETER CLARK. A. c. KENDAI<xS
Gen. supt Gen. Roesss AG< =
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WORCESTER DIVISION.

FOR wORCESTER-5:55, 6:35 (exp.).
1853 (exp. to Woonsocket), 9.53 doc.
exp). 1l:53 a. m. (exp. to Woonsock-
eD. 1:4S (exp). 4:05 (exp. 10 Woon-
sockeD. 4.53 (exp), 5.53. 925 p. m. (ac-
CONF. Sundays (all exp. TO Woon-
sockeO-7.53 a. M: 5.53. sos p. m.
MILLVILLE-5:55 6:35, 1853, 1853. 1852
a. M; 1:43 1853. 4:05. 4:53. $3.50. 9:2s
p. M Sundays-7:53 a. M; 5:5S. s:03
y. m.
BLACKSTONE-5:55 -6;35. 7:o5, 7:5s,
S;45. 9:25. 9:53. 11:25, IL 53 a. m: 1:25.
1:43. 1925. 4:05. 4:53.. 5:25. $3.50. 6:25.
1925. 9:25. 1l:25 p. m. Sundays-7:25,
1853, 9:25. 11:25 n. M: 1:25, 1925, 5:25.
5.53. 6.25. 7.95. s.02 925 p. m.
wOONSOCKET-555. 6.S5. 1876 75s. s.45.
9.25 9.53. 1925 11.53. a. m: LIS. 1.43
3.25 405. 4.25, 4.53, 5.25 5.53. 625. 7.25
9.25. 1l.25., p. m. Sundays-7.25. 7.53
9.25. 11.25. a. m.: 1.25. $685. 5.25. 5.53.
6.25, 725, sos, 9.25 p. m.
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EARL CARPENTER & SONS co.

No. a Westminster ST., cor. Dyer.
This old-established house wholesale
and retail ICE at fair prices. and by
prompt attention 60 business and the
employment OF good men in their sew
eral departments. merit a continuance
of the patronage so long enjoyed
Telephone 21C6.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-26
UNTRIMSa Ed HATS.

uNTRlMMEQ HATS.
25 doz. Untrimmed Hats. as
sorted colorS .................... D.
and S ooora sss we're n's 7sc al and IaaSs. sco s5c
LADIES' SAILORS-5 cases La
dies White Straw Sailors,
Naiue zoc.... ................
value IL cases asc' Ladies ssiioss' rea. csc
straw S-'ss ssiiors' @s.s' ~n.e JUMBO 39c
10 dozen Childrens Lawn Hats
In blue. white, red and pink. I<C
TRIMMED HATS 100 Trimmed
Hats. latest styles, newest designs, alta
about Half Price.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-26

Whsfs :" nss Every included
h we ourpatuha attention
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-26

NEW YORK. NEW HAVEN AND
HARTFORD RAILROAD.
EASTERN pIsTRIcr.

Time tables giving full information
as TO local and through train service may
De obtained at Providence station and
stations below.
Train service from Provldence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-26
sroSiNerom DIVISION.

FOR NEW YORK (via Stonington
Lne)-7:30 and sos y. m. daily ex-
cept Sundays).
FOX NEW HAVEN AND NEW YORK
tShore Line)-a1.12, 1.25 daily. 500,
1908. c11.0l Gimted), 1.13 daily a.
m: 2.09. 400 Qimited). 500 daily (for
New Haven), SIT p. m. daily.
FOR PHILADELPHIA. BALTIMORE
AND WASHINGTON (via Harlem
River)-lO.09 a. m. except Sundays):
s.l7 p. m. daily.
FOR NEW LONDON-a1:12 1:25( dali
ly). $40 (accom), 500. 10:09, 1915
(exp. TO East ,ireenwich), 11:01 Qim-
ited), 1913 daily a. M; 2:09. 2:15.
f:0g. f!T5. 5.I5. 500, s:17 p. m. daily.
Sundays-7:55. 11:13 a. m.: 4:09, 4:55.
6:09. S:17 p. IN.
HOPE and Way Stations-6:30, $3.50 a.
M; 1890. 2:30, 4:30. $50. $3.50, IL 80 D.
m. Sundays-9:30 a. m: $50 D. m.
OAKLAND BEACH, BUTTONwOODS
and Way Stations-6:20, 800 a. M:
1920, 2:20. 4:20. sos (exp.), $50, 6:20.
7:20. 1920 p. IN. Sundays-9;20 a. m.;
2:20, $50 p. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-26

LACE DEPT.
Torchon and Point de Paris
Lace, the yard. Sc. and ....... &c
Valenciennes Lace. a wonderful bar
gain, per piece OF IL yards. 15c. o.
anu s'ss.ss...sss. sssssssss.
Oriental Lace. and 8 inches
wide, price per yard. ...... W
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Corrected TO June 22, 1899.
RACTnE Park Square station,
OOSION h4.53, $40. $50. 7o2. 500.
s.o2. 1902 a. m; l2Oz. c2.o2. 2.o4. s.s3.
4oz, 5.O2. 5.5S 6.C2, T.2S. 1853. SOS. 95S. 1908
y. m. Sundays h4.55, $40 $50. DC. 40,
IOS, 90S a. M; 1908. 1923. 40S. d4.40.
sos, 1853. SOB. 9.5s y. m. Returning.
leave Boston from Park Station. 1908.
$40. 745- S.i5, 900. c1O.00. 1903, 10.45. am.
1916. 02.2.45. 800. 3.45. 4.45 800. $500
40 800 ll.3O p m. Sundays--12.03.
go, d710, s.1S, 1903, a. M; 1918. 800,
500. Sis, 700. SIS m.
AITLEBORO-h4.45, $40, $50. $40. 702,
soe $40. 902. 1902. ll.40. a. M. 1902.
1zdO. 2:04, S.40. 4.02. 4.40,5.02. $40. 6.02.6.40
4.65. $40, $50. $40 7oS $40, 9.os, a.
M; 1908. 4OS, 4.4O. $40. COS. s0e.
p. M
NORTH ATTLEBoRo AND PLAIN
VlLLE-6.4O. $40. il.40 a. M; 4.40. $40
p p m, sundays--6:40 a. m; $40 p. m.
WAMPUM, WRENTHAM, NOR
WOOD. CENTRAL NORWOOD AND
DEDHAM-640. s.4o 1l.4O a. m: 440
p m. Sundays-6.40 a. M: 3. 40 D. IN.
MANSFIELD-h4.55. $40. $50. 702. SOC,
s.oSlaa2 a. m; 1903 2,e4, 402. 5.02.
t.02, 40, SOS. 1908 p. m. Sundays
30 $50 $50 7.oS. 9.0S a. M: 1908.
4.0S. eos. sos p. m.
FITCHBURG and way stations-5.5o.
s.02. a. M; 1902. 4.O2 D. m.-sundays-
4.0s p. m.
LOWELL and way stations-5.50 a. M:
~: s.o2 p. m Sunfays-4.0s ID. m
TAUNTON AND NEW BEDFORD
o'fV' $40. 1910 a. M: 12.40 2.40 $40.
$40. 5fO (Taunton). $40, 114O o. m.
sumo vs--e.to $40 a. m: Z 30 D. m.
MiDDLEBORO-6.40. $40. 10.40 a. M:
lZ4O. 80. 3.40 40. $40 u. m. sum
davs-e.ao p. m.
Suna'vs- q. 40 q m
FONTS ON CAPE COD--6.lo a. M:
z4O yarmouth and way statbons).
$40. 40 p. m. Yarmouth. Sundays.
eSn ~ fvn--,1oufh)
COTTAGE CITY-6.ic. $40 a. m; 1910.
~ = ~ Surdnvs--s 30 y. m
NANTUCkET-6.40, 1910 p. m. Sundays
$40 a. m
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-07-30
MISS PERKINS HAD CALLERS.

my young and tender neck. AS for
Miss Perkins she has fed the building
She sent for her desk and her samples
but no one caught sight of her. 1t
was by accident that | ran across her
on the street. | expected that she
would reach out both hands for my
hair, but she didn't. She smiled and
laughed and held out her hand to me
and said:
'Sammis, | didn't like my office up
at your place. and so l changed, If
any one asks about me you don't re-
member"
mo, ma am"
If You remember at all it is to think
I've left the city"
''Yes'm."
mortgage and l might as we'll tell you
that in moving into the Security Build
ing ! changed my tactics. That is,
took the elevator boy into my conld-
ence at once, and there will be no
friction. | ought to have done the
same with you, Sammis, but we. see our
mistakes too late. There were II men
ii bouquets-11 fights and an awful
time, and of course | couldn't stay. Be
good boy, Sammis, and you will al
ways find friends
Miss Perkins was so nice about it
that | felt a bin conscience-stricken
but it will be a great moral lesson to
her not to attempt any more funny
business with SAMMIS,
The Elevator Boy.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-07-30
lLLITERATE. BUT QUIcK-wIrrED.

Reuben Fields is certainly a unique
character. The editor first knew him
in Johnson county, Mo, over thirty
years ago. He was then just about
grown and possessed wonderful gifts
in matters of mathematics, and it was
said you could never put a question TO
him for which he would not have an
answer at his tongues end On one
occasion two travelling men were dis
scussing his case, and one bet the other
he could not spring a question on
"Rube' which would puzzle him for an
answer. The first time he met "Rube"
he said in an abrupt way; "Rube. If
an Indian should come along and cut
off the top of your head, what would
you do?" Quick as flash "Rube' re-
Piled GO round without any like
you do" 1t is needless to say he paid
the bet, with probably the cost OF
western irrigation for the crowd. Fields
Is a native OF Bath county; he would
never go TO school and Is wholly Hit
erate.-Flemingsburg (Ky.) Times
Democrat.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-07-30

Mr. John Baker of Cat hin, was in town
Yesterday, and he incidentally informed ms
tiat the stranger lynehed by the boys on
his ranch two weeks ago for stealing a
pair of revolvers, claimed to the last TO be
canvassiug agent for the Kicker. He
talked so well that the boys We're almost
a-mind to let him go, but as they were
not very busy that day, and as they had
not hung anybody for II month, il was
finally decided to take the chances. They
knew that II they made a mistake wo
would not complain, as canvassers are a
glut on the market. However. no mistake
was made. The man lied straight from the
shoulder, and was doubtless a bad 'un all
around The Kicker employs no canvass
ers. either for subscriptions or adverus-
ing and no committee need hesitate one
minute TO hang any one on our account
Every member of our staff is provided
with credentials and carries twoguns 10
boot and as for the printers. they never
get out Of town. Mr. Baker says the vic
tim died unusually easy. and che boys sent
three miles to get spade TO dig his grave.
lie therefore has no kick coming.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-07-30
OUT BY THE LEGS.

nounced to us that he was looking for
an enterprising town in which to eatab-
fish a weekly paper. We drew our gun
on him to test his nerve. and found
he hadn't any We put our horse ed
itor w to sass him, and Mr.. Hopkins
lay right down. We advised him to 90
over to Piconipg, which Is a rev town
Of $50 inhabitants. but the result is in
eyitable He will get out about two is
sues of a fish worm Sheet. and then the
boys viii run him out and dump his
outfit in a ravine Why snch critters
come out here we can't understand, but
perhaps the best way Is to let EN- get
the experience they banked for
His Honor. the Mayor. (who is our-
self deeply regrets the little incident
which interrupted the routine Of the
Common Council work FRIDAY evening,
but at the same time feels that ii was
not in the least his fault All our lead
ing citizens have hastened to assure
him that he made no mis.aga The
truth Of the matter is that1 Alderman
Tom jackson. Of the First ward, en-
tered the Council room in an ugly mood
He arose to speak when there was no
question before the bpIy. and was
called to order. He refused TO heed the
caution. and was mentioned By name
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-07-30
and ordered to sit down. This made

and ordered to sit down. This made
him furious and he became abusive.
The City Marshal was ordered to nut
him out. but crawfished His Honor
then walked down the aisle, and though
covered by shooter. he disarmed the
Alderman, broke three benches with his
body aud flung him down stairs in a
miscellaneous heap, when he was car
ried home on door furnished by the
Red Star saloon people.
The Alderman is said to be so telescoped
that he is now only three feet high. but
the doctors were pulling at him all day
yesterday in hopes To draw him out foot
or two, IL no more. Ii he ever gets out
again his legs viii be badly bowed. his
shoulders bumped up. and re eau never
pose under a calcium light as the Western
Hercules, which he claims 10 have done
with great success. He has been itching
fer the last three months TO set un a row
In the ComHon Council, and this is the re-
suit Of it. We understand that he is very
coRtrite and humble, and admits that it
WAS all his fault, but be sent his guns yes
terday and had them cleaned and loaded.
lie will probably fool around until funer-
al viii be the proper caper,
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81 UNDER STAND.'
doctor here inside of 10 minutes"

USlt VI l."
"What is it-what do you mean"
1--WE been bitten by kissing bug!
There's the mark! AS l slept he
came stealing in here and set his teeth
into my chin. We must have the
doctor at once"
LET me see," replied Mrs. Bowser.
Something has stung you on the chin
and left a red spot, and there's trtfie
of swelling, but 1t can't be anything
dangerous. | heard a mosquito flying
around before l went TO sleep, and
TITS that internal kissing bug!'
shouted Mr.. Bowser as he danced
around. 'In half an hour from now
my head will be swelled as big as
house. and by morning I'll be dead.
'Mr. Bowser, don't get excited. l
tell you that it's nothing but mos
quito bite. Here's the same sort OF
mark on the back of my hand, but the
bite didn't even wake me up. Let me
rub a little camphor on the spot"
do you want to delay until it is too
late?" he howled as he stamped
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-07-30
Mr.. BOWSER'S REGULATIONS.
He Meets Up With 'Kissing Bug" and There Is
aROW.
BY M. QUAD.

their lairs and sang sweet melodies,
and there were soft whispers in the
back yard as a dozen or more guar
dian angels gathered in convention.
OF sudden no more warning than the
coming OF a cyclone, Mr.. Bowser
jumped out of bed As he jumped he
yelled, and after his yell he added:
Thunder and blazes and lightning,
but I'm a dead man: Wake up, Mrs.
Bowser-for heavens sake, wake up!"
'W-what's the matter!" she asked
as she was aroused from her dreams.
''I've been stabbed or shot or some
thing. Where's the matches? Where's
the gas?"
In his confusion Mr.. Bowser made a
press door came into collision with his
dash, and the edge of the open clothes
head. He went down with a yell, and
was badly mixed up with chair and
bedstead as Mrs. Bowser struck a
match and turned on the gas.
fOT the ldEu > sane, Vat NHet 10 oii
this about?" she demanded as she
turned to him.
Struck down by sand bag in the
hands of a bupglar!" he gasped as he
untangled himself.
Nonsense! No burglar has been in
the house You must have had night
mare"
But l got crack on the head.' he
protested as his hand went up to the
lump.
you must have run against that
closet door. What were you dreaming
of as you woke up?'
mot a blamed thing! The first l
knew I felt"
Mr.. Bowser's hand went UP to his
chin, and ne walked over to the
dresser and looked into the glass.
Then he turned and hoarsely Whis-
pered:
Il knew i'll knew it! Woman,
I'm dead man unless we can get a
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around with his hand on his chin.
Mrs. Bowser soothed and cajoled and
assured, and finally got him to sit down
while she bathsd the bite with cam
phor. In five minutes the redness be-
gan to disappear, and in five minutes
more there was no pain.
"You see, don't you, that it's just as
told your" she said. as she stepped
back. There may be such thing as
a kissing bug, but it looks more like
newspaper yarn. You were probably
having a touch of nightmare when the
mosuqito bit you, and being"
Mr.. Bowser held up his hand to check
her. He had been scared half to de2th
for a few minutes. and was ashamed
Of the fact. He had came to be certain
in his own mind that it was simply a
mosquito bite, but he had lost prestige
and dignity in tumbling around. 1t
was something that Mrs. Bowser might
hold over him in the years to come UNI
less he made a diversion. and so he
stretched out his arm until his fore
finger almost rested on her nose, and
then he missed:
Woman, understand now-I under
stand."
1T was mosquito bite, you mean?"
81 understand, For days and days
you have had a hat-Din soaking in
some deadly poison. Tonight the oc-
casion was ripe. While l lay sleeping,
feeling secure in my own house you
possessed yourself of that deadly pin
and made a stab at met
What utter nonsense!" she replied.
you are nervous and excited and
your aim was not true. Instead of
plunging that pin into my heart you
just grazed my chin with it, and now
you would have me believe it ives a
mosquito bite. Woman, give up that
poisoned PIN"
ut has flown away to bite some one
else
Il understand see. 1t was a cold
blooded, deliberate attempt at murder,
and it failed by hairs breadth. | will
not call in the police tonight, but to-
morrow. Mrs. Bowser - tomorrow,
would-be murderess, the law must and
shall take its course"
And Mr.. Bowser crawled into bed,
feeling that he had reSained his lost