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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
Notion Nuggets.

Six-yard punches of Featherstitch
Braid-white and colors-twelve pat
terms to select from-5c. a bunch.
Four yard bunches-0 patterns to Sc
lect from----2c. a bunch.
Ladies' Satin Belt Hose Supporters
black and colors-any size-l0c.
Pin Books-assorted. black and white
all s.ZeS-5c.
Nal Brushes-solid back-all bristle-
Toe.
All-bristlc Tooth Brushcs-Sc.
Curling lrons-all siZes-3c
s4-yard lengths A,l-silk Garter Elastic
loo.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
Something Newt
SeIf-Opening Umbrellas.

Here's the handiest thing that we've
seen for many day. A self-opening
Umbrella. PRESS THE BUTTON
AND UP 1T GOES
1t is made of fine silk corola, has
double frames, steel rod, and polished
metal rib retainer. Prince of Wales
handles.
$3.50 EACH.
Ask to see them. Just inside the
door-tlrSt counter to your left.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27

TELESCOPES
Canvas Covered Telescopes-leath-
er straps, leather corners id
inch, 25c. to-nch, 800. 49,
inch, soc. 2O-inch, o0c.
SUIT CASES.
All-leather Suit Cases-leather lin
ed. brass trimmed, leather hand
Sc each.
Leatheroid Suit Gases = leather
handles, brass lock and trim
minss--24-inch, SIPS each.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
Shoulder Wraps
For Cool Evenings.

A very pretty wrap to be worn as
a shoulder shawl and faScinator COM
bined, is made Of ice wool-black or
white. A delightful garment for cool
evenings.
yard square, with neat border,
ST each.
IA yards square, with elaborate
scalloped border, So.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
A Wrapper Sale.

Beautifully made White Lawn Wrappers-the Sc
wrappers, to 60 at ST each
Lace trimmed solid heliotrope Lawn Wrappers-the
50 grade, TO go at $3.50 each
Pink and White Lawn Dressing Sacques-the st.7s
sacques, to 60 at Si.25 each
Regular 81 White Duck Suits, tc go at st9S snit.
Our Handsome White Lawn Wasts-the s3.5 so
Waists, to go at $500 each
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
travellers supplies are priced at least
third less than regular.

TRUNKS
24inch well-made Packing Trunks,
SOC. 2S-inch, 75c 32-inch, ST.
2S-lnch Canvas Covered Trunks
iron bottoms, steel clamps, brass
drop lockS-Si.75 each.
3O-inch Canvas Covered Trunks
iron bottoms, brass clamps and
locks, all-leather straps, linen
lined roller trays-S6 each.
34-inch Canvas Covered Trunks
iron bottoms, steel clamps, brass
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
1.-The DeIineator" ST. year.

Many remarkable Improvements
have been made in "The Delineator"
during the past year, and arrange
ments afe being perfected to increase
still more the attractivenesS of every
department during the coming fall
and winter season.
The Colored Plates of Fashions and
Millinery have been received with the
greatest favor. Many new literary
features have been added.
Let us take your subscriptior--Si
a year.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27

Mr.. S. w. Young has returned from
Europe. where he enjoyed two months
travel in England. Scotland, France
and Germany.
Mrs. Rufus Heath and son have re-
turned from WillouGhby Beach. where
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
WATT, RET~TEXV Sc CLAY.

Mrs. V. Z. McBee and Miss Rosa Nc
Bee have returned from Columbia. S.
c., where they spent two weeks.
Miss Tate. OF Bolivar. Tenn, who
has been the guest OF Mrs. Hubbard. on
CRANKY street and Mira. Geor0a Todd.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27

they have been for the past week, stop
ping a the club.
Miss Maggie Blamire is visiting rel
atives In Bedford City.
Miss Ella MeAlnine. who has been
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27

werc originally marked Csc, to go
at l7c. "A yard
Yardwidc. splendid quality PercaIes-
the luc. grade, 10 so at &C. a yard.
-Four pieces OF Black Cotton Crcpon,
with neat Dresden designs, that
were originally marked .oc.. to go
at Gi,c a yard.
Two pieces of light ground Challies.
with pretty pr.ntings. that were
originally. marked i2i2c.. 10 so at
&c. - yard
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27

Pure Linen Suitings. with colored
stripes. that were originally marked
&c. TO so at Sc. a yard.
Black Lawns, with white pr!ntinGs,
that were originally marked l2.c..
to go at sc. yard
White Ground Madras. with pink and
blue checks. that were originally
marked 20c. to 20 at Sc. a yard.
Handsome Satin Stripe Wool Challios
with very dainty pr.ntinss, that
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
WE PRICE THEM 81 EACH.

Mcrccrized Silk Sox-black with white
red and yellow stripes extra
spliced heels and toes-5Oc. a pair.
Fancy Striped Isle Thread Sox-biack
with rcd. blue and yellow stripes
opc. a pair.
Hermsdorf Black Sox-made OF combed
Maco yarn-spliccd heels and toes
regular l9c. SoX. al PAR for 25c.
Chester" Suspenders - scientifically
perfect-never allow the trousers TO
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27

drswinr s on no on INC ,SH,tonSMnG
null tho buttons OF. Plain and
fancy webs and SOC. a pair
The handSonest line OF - and Soc
Neckwclr in Norfolk-all the new
shares-made Of extra quality silks.
Let us show them TO YOU.
Mems 4-ply Collars-cvery new shane:
turn down and standing-l0c. each;
8 for 2jc. 81 Il dozen.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27

visiting the Misses Hoggard. at Broad
Creek. returned Friday, after a de-
lgh;ful stay OF three weeks.
Mr.. Roswell Broushton will lenve
Monday for Baltimore and Atlantic
City on ten days vacation.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
Boys Pleated Suits.
Sale of Bathing Suits.

Ladies' s. Bathing Suits, to 60 at $3.50 suit.
Ladies' 81. 50 Bathing Suits to go at So suit
ladies' s325 Bathing Suits, to 60 at s2.75 suit.
Ladies' 81 Bathing Suits, to 60 at s. suit
Mems Si.75 Bathing Suits to 60 at 75c. a suit
Mems s2.5o Bathing Suits, to 60 at $3.50 a suit
Ladies' Bathing Caps to 60 at SC. each were ioc each.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
AlI-linen Tray Cloths,
l2Hc. instead of Zoe.

Pure linen tray cloths--1Sx24
nches-fringed all around.
These pretty linen bits are worth at
east zoe. each, but we have marked
hem 121!c.
Hemstitched Damask Tray Cloths-1sx
2 inches splendid quality-37lac.
Regular SOC. Double Satin Damask
Hemstitched Tray Cloths 1SX27
inchcs-37iac. each.
Heavy Silk Tapestry Cushion Tops
24X24 inches-rich Mosaic designs
all colors-62i.c. each.
Pillow Conversions and bottoms-coI-
ored floral designs-5oc. for n top
and bottom.
Handsomely Appliqued Laundry Bags
made of best Galatea Cloth-aIl
colors-50c. each.
Prettily Stamped White Laundry Bags
-25c. each.
Lambreuuins, of silkolne ard tnsel
drapery-full lengths-25c., Soc, 75c.
81 and sl.25 each.
White Silk I.ambrequns-gold en-
bro:dery = Japanese designs-Si.75
-. 50 on up to 50 each.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
Very serviCeable Wash Goods
get their prices changed.

There will be lively bargaining done among Wash Goods
Here's bakers hfdon of good items ought
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
Sale OF Boys Wash Suits

All of our Boys $3.50 Wash Suits to go at Soc
suit
All of our Boys 75c Wash Suits TO go at 25c suit
Boys Dewey WaStS-lnade like mems shirtS-have
detachable standing collarS-tlle SOC. grade to 90
at 371!c each
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
WATT. snrrpw o CLAY.

the materials used how the how the butonhoes
are worked and how the garments finished throughout
few rough descriptions and price hints follow:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
Very handsome PerCaIe Shirts
the newest fall styles are ready.

We have windowfu of these shirts that to
They are Smart in the @ they have that style
the fancy of every welldreSsed
The newest coonsscross striped bosonsopen back
Two colaon standing pair cuffs 10
match shirt
WE PRICE THEM 81 EACH
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27

on Freemason street. has returned to
the Beach. where she VIII remain for
some time before returning home.
Mr.. r. H. Beasley. of Petersburg,
spent Sunday with his wife at Virginia
Beach
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27

AT &c. EACH-Solid color Percalc
sun Bonnets that have been II 'rk-
ed 25c. each.
AT 25c. EACII-5-nly crown Chambray
Sun Bonneis-wcll quilted deep
rufiles-that nave been marked zoe
each.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
Trunks, bags and grips
get a hearing to-day.

Vacation be
boy and girl must be provided Hurry TO be
To those who
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
The SUN Bonnets are priced
low for instant selling.

We have had unusually good They are
sensible head
The as 60
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
New Separate Skirts.

We have well-made, all-wool
Black Cheviot Skirt at S.. Better
grade-3-piece skirts-in solid grey
and brown at 81 each.
Handsome Black Tancta Skirts-rich
braid irimming-S5.50 each Magni-
ncent Black Tafeta Skirts at SO
each
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27

AT soc. EACH-Dottcd White Mull and
Swiss sun Bonnets. with pink and
ed Toe each
AT &C. EACH Solid Color Chambrav
and Linen Lawn sun Bonnets-lace
and ruiiics--that have been marked
81 ana $l25 each.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
Select Stationery.

Rich Crushed Vellum correspond
cnce stationery--St. James and octave
sizes cream.
This is 4 strictly high-srade paper
finished. Plain only.
l5c. a POUND.
Envelopes to match, Sc. A package.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
Odd lot OF Fancy Stockings
worth up to 75c., at l9c. a pair.

We intend to clean odd lot Of Ladies' Fancy Stockings
top with fancy boot aover pad and stripes; fancy lace
droplh the lot stockings that have 37
and 75c a pair We ask uniform price for your choice
1oc. A PAIR, 8 PAIR FOR SOC.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27

We have few White Spreads that
have become soiled from handling
one washing will fix them up all right.
We shall sell them as follows =
The sl.}715 Spreads, now size.
Tip top bargains, these. You
should share them.
The times., 1899-01-08
Things Heard and Seen.
He wanted His 81.

When the delegates to the Afro-Ameri-
can convention arrived in Washington they
were compelled TO pay the annual dues.
amounting to So in each case. before be-
ing granted the privilege Of the floor.
The dues were paid on Wednesday. aGl
were . source OF much grumbiing on the
part Of the eolored brethren. to whom the
s. meant much in the way OF display AMI
pleasure.
During the Friday morning session one
OF the brethren secured the attention of
the chairman after much frantic yelling.
a ae sent.en.an fro..i New io.k has thl
floor" announced the chairman
MIR. Chairman" said tha gentleman
from New York. Il wants ma five dol
lars back
The gentleman cannot have his Eyc
dollars" announced tine chair.
But / viii have It. l got Z have it,
I'm clean broke.
Why don't yo' Telegraph yo' LADY,
said a voice in the gallery.
When the tumuit had subsidei come
what, the gentleman from New losk re-
sumed his ciamoF Ior his s..
If you git yo five Goiiar5 yol cant
have no vote" announced the caair.
'Idon't want no vote. / want ia g."
But remember yo1. only hav5 a per-
fraction vote an you'il b. sorry. said
the chairman.
Il don't care. l can't eat no votes.
wants ma So
Ee got his s..
The times., 1899-01-08
He Wasn't GuyinE.

The fat man with the glasses was deep
ly interested in the morning paper He
occupied one-haIf of the only table in the
place and the barkeep eyed him with a
thirsty expression On his face.
The fly party had just purchased pound
OF beer and. seeing the fat man, approach
ed the table.
Hello. Mitten. what Y readin' about"
The fat man locked up for u moment
and calculated "Ello-ello
II said hello. What y readin' about"
said the fly party.
.ElIo-ello." gruntcd the fat man. with
out looking up.
Hello yourself. I asked you what y
were readin' about
"Ello-eilc.'' said the fat man.
Are y tryin' to give me guy?" asked
the fly party, who was Just little puzzled
II asked you what y were readin' about"
And l told you Ello-ello," answered
the fat man.
The fly party began to flare up as the
barkeep was enjoying his discontinue.
Hello. v dub. Are you goin' to tell me
what yer readln' about?
'Ello-ello, I told you five tines
"Tryin' to guy me with your hello. are
you. I'll tump yer hsad. y big horse
When the barkeep had separated them
and thrown the fly party out of the door
he asked the fat man why he guyed the
questioner.
l was readin about an / told him EiIo-
clio. Here it is read it for yourself
The barkeep took the paper and CLAN
cling at the headlines saw "Iloilo Has Sur
rendered"
Then he treated.
The times., 1899-01-08
He Did Not Understand.

81 think l was fooled more with your
Washington street cars than with those
in any other city," said the stranger from
Denver last week.
Il started out to visit the navy yard and
took ear on Pennsylvania Avenue. When
we got to the front of the Capitol the con-
ductor yelled out: BE no change. Be 10
change I saw several people get of the
car, and wondered why the conductor hai
stated there would be no change. Two
days later | found out that the conductor
meant b. & o. change. or change for the
b. & o. depot.
Then l started out one evening to visit
my friend, Senator Billy Mason. and was
told to take Il Fourteenth Street ear. When
we had gone some distance the conductor
opened the door. looked at me. and yelled:
Transfer. yOu.' Then the ear stopped AMI
the conductor said: Change. you,' | got
up and he gave me transfer and left the
ear. l was pretty mad when | realized that
he meant to change for Street but
paid another fare and went up Fourteeath
Street on the next car
The times., 1899-01-08

CFrom the Chicsgo es.rIeraId.


81 like 'Cyrano but it's an awful play to 20
and see when you are hungry" said the first
matinee girl, meeting her friend in the foyer.
Il don't know any play that exactly feeds
you" remarked the second girl sententioJIsly
This is especially dreadful" resumed the first
Speaker, 'becausc-well, II tell you. The first
time saw IL was at an evening performance, and
the piece begins 50 carly and the hdiTdresser
came 50 late, that ! only had time to cat 4
crackcr-one little onc-beforc the carriage drove
around. | thought would rather miss my dinner
than the play. for one can dine every day, but
not Mansfield"
1T wasn't well. 1t was cold night. and I
was hungry after long afternoons shopping.
Nevertheless, 1t WAS moderately easy to forget
the gnawing until the actors began to talk about
is IN fyTang| II commenced with the grape
and the maccaroon episode. Ny mouth fairly
watered, and though ] am no winc-bibber, |
couldn't help thinking how nice aud warm that
glass Of wine would make feel instead Of
siivcry and AL gone | was. But the pastry
cooks shop scene was worst The roast fowl the
cream pufis, the rolls, the lady-fngerS, the pies,
the chocolate cellars, It. was hideuus. Every
glance / took AT the stage gave me ir'Sh lang.
| starved in the face OF plenty. | understood the
feelings ot a street gamin who leans over a
restaurant grating TO catch the fumes OF the
meats. l gripped my chair with both hands,
otherwise afraid that ! should hop over
the footlielits and add new spectacle TO the
stage. ! thought OF all the things that hain t
e
or seemed to be; how good these things would
taste, and | thought Of how had been shopping
all the earlier afternoon, and might have stored
something palatable in my pocket instead OF a
powder puff and lace handkerchief. I couldn't I
enjoy the play As ! ought / was sickened with
sight Of food and yet 50 far,''
why didn't you get some clndyf'
II thought OF il, hut ! was with people who
had once told me that TO eat candy at Il matinee
was all right, but at evening performance the
surcst mark of vulgarian. | was too weak to
have courage to fly in the face of cdict like
that.
'For one two acts ! suffered less. All, but
the second lastl How / sympathizcd with the
famished cadets, especially with the man who
wanted something dressed with oil But when
Roxane appeared with her carriage full OF dainties
how the thumbscrews turned on again! Now 1
suppose you think that is fOolish-that no one
could be hungry enough from one-half days fast.
ing TO suffer thus in the course OF single even
ing; but ! assure you it was so. / agonized
through that scene. Don't tell me anything about
Tantalus. Eve been in his shoes / know exactly
how he felt But that is the reason l have come
10 see the play again this afternoon. wanted
to see how 1t seems when has eaten. It is
quite different. | had my usual luncheon, butt
say again Cyrano' is an awful play when you
are hungry''
The times., 1899-01-08

see Janey. and kissed her because she
knew so well how to love. Marry here,
and I'll give you wedding dress
$50 we WILL" said Dick Oscar, when he
was out of prison.
And Janey went home wife. as il the
stars had been diamonds and strung like
larkspur chain for her neck-father.
brothers, husband, sheltering her in their
love.
Mrs. Bleylock and Eliza ran to meet
them. Eliza thought perhaps someone else
would come with them. Had not her lover
left her with kiss and promise to come
back?
The pink ribbon was around her neck.
Her lips were parted in a happy, vacant
smile.
The old father was in advance. He thrust
out his arm as Eliza drew near. Don t
you speak to met
"Pappy!"
Damn your tattling tongue! Keep away
from my hands,!
The smile had gone The vacant look
spread over the face that turned helplessly
to her brothers.
You ought to be whipped like a niger -
said Sam Bleylock. 'What'd you tell that
peddler bout Oscars still for? Might "a
known he was foolin' you"
Il didn't tell where the still was.
.
passing by, struck her with the back of his
hand.
Shame on you. pappy!" and Janey ran
to her sister, over whose lips the blood was
pouring.
Her husband drew Janey away. Don't
touch her he said. with a look OF dis
gust: she amt fit
A wild. terrified look swept over Janey's
face. Should she grasp at the wind
blowing in the tree tops above her? She
caught Dick Oscars arm, holding it fierce
ly. Here was something to clasp. to cling
to. Her sou shriveled in her ardent body.
Afterward Eliza Bleylock seemed TO
wither away She repeated her denial of
having been traitor. but no one ever be-
lieved her She worked hard, and was used
roughly. She had never been strong.
Sometimes she stole away and nursed
Janey's baby, who seemed to love her. But
never when Dick Oscar was at home
One day. sitting by the spring alone, too
weak since long time to work. she leaned
her head against a tree, and with one
moan, zoo faint to startle the singing birds,
she died.
Her mother and Janey dressed her
cleanly. and tied around her neck n pink
ribbon that they found in her Bible. and
she was buried. with very little said about
it, in the valley.-The Argoraut.
The times., 1899-01-08
Swallow. Glns.. Lager.

The little man with the red tie had
tried in vain to rid himself of the large
man with the umbrella. The little man
was thirsty, and as the hour was 11:30 h,
had little time to attend to his thirst he
fore midnight.
Finally. and as a last resort. he said,
Excuse me. Binks. I've got to get a
drink before the shops close l know you
are n prohibitionist so l wont Insult you
by asking you to come along.'
Why, I'll take one with you" said the
large man, with a cough. 1 thought you
had heard OF my leaving the PcohibitICn
party. Why, l have been indu ging since
the fall campaign
We'll, I'll be boiled" CALCULATED the
little man. Tell me how it was. You
used to be fierce cold water man. y~u
know.
Lets get the drink first. Here's a
place right next door. 4 little whisky.
please. Ah-h-h, That's bstter. Well,
I'll tell you." said the big man.
You see I was a Prohib.t.Cnist bscaus
it was respectable to be member OF that
party and because it gave me high
standing in certain circles. Well. of
course, took a big interest in the ec-
tions last fail and | wanted to see our
party win out everywhere. l never imas-
ined for a minute that my fellow PROM
bitionists would disgrace me, but alas.
that is just what happened.
First, they nominated Swallow for
governor in Pennsylvania. Then G. ass
was nominated for governor in New York.
and. think of it. my friend, think of it
they nominated Lager for governor IN
Wisconsin. This was too much. Our
gubernatorial ticket in three States wa'
Swallow. Glass, Lager. l was disgu d
and
Twelve o'clock. gentlemen said the
barkeeper. "AH cut:'
The times., 1899-01-08

"Hobson nothin't" said the cracker as
he squirted a stream Of tobacco juice oa
the stove and looked around contemptu-
ously.
''Hobson wasn't a marker to Hank
Maddox. Why, Hank died frum ki=sin'
too much"
y mean Hank Maddox frum Empire"
queried the town sage.
That's who it be- said the cracker.
He war q hero. Hobson nOthiR'.'
The audience pTimed itself with fresh
wads Of tobacco as the cracker proceeded.
Hank wus workin' q turpentine still;
oh, most six years ago, when a nigger
burnt out the still an Hank he'd no heart
L build it again. He wus keepin' co1.-
pany with Georgy Jones. Old man Jones
daughter an he was a Iookin' t be hitch
ed when the still burnt. So Hank started
him a mOonshine still down near Jssul
an fer 4 time made some money. but
them officers frum Atlanty heerd of it an
Hank was arrested an brought to At
lanty Jail.
Wal, Georgy Jones went I work. an
arter a time managed L hev things med
easy fer Hank an Hank he didn't fergit il.
'GeOrgy.' sez he, when I get out I'll Civ
J tive thousand kisses fer bein' so good L
me. An byn' by Hank got our an he
went I keep his promise, fer he wus
man OF his word.
Wal, he an Georgy sot up. an Hank
he began L keep his promise. Wall. in the
first hour he he'd kissed Georgy 100 times.
an in three hous he wus nigh onto 5000
kisses an wus weak es q cat. Then when
he he'd got t nigh on 500 kisses more his
lips wus paraiyzed. But he he'd L keep his
promise, an when he got TO the last kiss
he fallen often his chair an lay like dead.
He wus crazy fer awhile. an then he died
an he'd big funeral. Hank was a hero"
sigh of relief went around the store.
En- they say as how Georgy hes never
kissed no one since. added the cracker,
as he took fresh chew
The times., 1899-01-08

The maddest man in twenty States was
in Washington last week. He comes from
Charlotte, y. c., and every time he sees
postage stamp he wants to lick some-
body.
The Postofice Department is durn
fake said he. ''an' I'd like [ lick the
whole outfit. I'm law-abidin' citizen. hut
l won't stand for no domineerin'. an
got no use fer laws that's unjust.
Tell y how it was, an / want YOU &
show these people UP. Y see, I'm re-
spectacle farmer an my melons is the talk
Of the county. | hev sometimes as much as
ten acres in melons, an of course I'm
proud of them. Well, one day seen that
some dOggone Tobber had been in my
melons an | sot out { ketcn him The
robber KEEP on gettin' melons. Though. an
never seemed to be around when he was.
Well, one afternoon l was a-layin down
close [ the road a-smokin'. when along
comes the mail carrier with his wagon. He
he'd bag OF mail with him. an wondered
if he had sOmethin' for me.
We'll, Whist does this mail carrier do
but look all round carefully. an seem
no one. he gets out, shins over the fenee
an dumps four fine messae in his wagon
an drives OF.
We'll, thinks 1, hev found the roober.
an next afternoon 1 lay fur him in t-s
same place. He gets out, an Jest as be
was putin my melons in his wagon [
grabs him an gives him the alfiredese
lickin' he ever got. l pounded him an
kicked him an tramped on him. an thu
/ let him go kith warnin'
Well, next day who comesnto me hut
the sheriff, an ne he'd warrsnt fer NE
for delayin' the United States mails.
was taken up to the courthouse, an al
though l proved thet the mail carrier he'll
delayed the mails t steal my melons.
they said as how l was the one who 'r-
Iayed the mails by hoidin' the mail car
rier an lickin' him. An they fined me-
$50, which had / pay eF go L jail.
Delaying the mails indeed, DuTn sich
a department. The - -
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