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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-28

Largest Workshop In America.
Lasting success does not come 6rss q
moment, and true success is neveras
result of ''lucls." It takes time and real
merit, with plenty Of experience and
honest effort, to reach the top in any
thing. The history of the Deerlng
Harvester Co., of Chicago is an exam-
pie of success OH a large scale. With
more employees than any other single
manufacturing plant of any kind in
America, it is now running day and
night to fill orders. Since 1891, whom
Deering machines were put on tho
market with "bicycle bearings, the
growth of the business has been mar
velous. The day is not far distant
when other manufacturers will be
forced to build lighter-draft machines
or go out of business. 3
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-28
.s,eed Of tho Fr,gate Bird.

Many sailors believe that the frigate
bird can start at daybreak with the
trade winds from the coast of Africa
and roost the same night on the Am
erican shore. Whether this is fact
or not has yet to be determined, but
i. is certain that the bird is the swift
est of winged creatures, and is able to
fly under favorable conditions two
bundled miles an hour.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-28

Keep clean inside as we'll as out.
side. sS s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-28

Dr., kay's Renovator, to cure dyspepsia. so.-
tlpatlon liver anu killey diseases, billousnsaD
headaches etc. At druggists, 25c and u No.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-28

"A IiABAsTINE Is the original
and only durable wall coating,
A entirely different from all kali
somines. Ready for use. IN
white or twelve beautiful tints
by adding cold water.
AIDES 51, naturally IRA y. prefer srd Ala IA.
ings, because 1t Is pure, clean,
durable. Put up in dry pow
dered form, in five-round pack.
ages, with full directions.
u IL kalsomines are cheap, tenn
porary preparations made from
Al whiting, chalks, clays, ETC..
caying animal glue lALABAS-
TINE is not kalsomine.
EWARE of tho dealer who
saws he can sell you the Same
thing" as ALABASTINE or
"something lust as good" He
is either not posted or 70 try
Ing to deceive you.
= ND IN OFFERING something
he has bought cheap and tries
to sell on ALABASTINE'S de-
nands. he may not realize the
damage you will suffer by q
kalsomine on your walls.
ENsIBLE dealers will not buy
q lawsuit. Dealers risk one by
selling and consumers by using
infringement. Alabastine Co.
own right to make wall coat
ing to mix with cold water.
-. HE INTERIOR WALLS Of
every schoolhouse should be
coated only with pure. durable
ALARASTINE. It safeguards
health. Hundreds Of tons are
used annually for this work.
- N BUYING. ALABAsTlNE, see
that packages are properly Ia
beled. Beware OF large FOUR
pound package light kalso-
mine. offered to customers u
hvc-DOvud package.
= IyfsANCE Of wall paeer 10 OBJ.
vfated by ALABAST1NE. II
\ can be used on plastered walls.
wood ceilings, brick or cam
vas, A child can brush It on.
1t does not rub or scale on
ESTABLISHED in favor. shun
all limitations. Ask paint dealer
or druggist for tint card. Write
for "Aiabastine Era" free, to
s.. ALABASTINE CO., Grand
Rapids, Michigan
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-28

WANTED-Case Of bad health that R-IP.A-N-0 Il
will not benefit Send cents to Ripans Chemical
Co.. New York. for 10 samples and 900 testtmonaA
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-28
Little people should not try to b

Am delighted with DR. SETH ARNOLDs COUGH
KILLER; 1t cures every time. Rev. j. 8. COinisAl
Waynesville, Ill. 25c. . bottle. ssl3
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-28

None are rash when they are unseen
by NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-22
THEY ARE NOT TAXABLE,

Ever since the war tax became opei a.
tive it has been generally suppo., d Il al
the bonds Of admins rators, executors,
guardians and receivers apI oinie by
the counts, were taxable. Il will be If
interest to lawyers aud cour clerks to
lie Irn hat such is not The case. Deputy
Collector j. M. Mclaughlin iuroishes
the following paragraph from Treasury
decisions for March:
'1t Is noticed that you iep It un-
stamped bonds given by execute. g, ad-
ministrators, and guardians as lab to
taxation. You are advised that his is
no longer the rulia G of this office, and
that, though it was so published in the
earlier circulars issued, the ruling now
is that bonds given by executors, ad-
min,strators, guardians and receivers
appointed by the courts ale bonds re-
CURED in legal proceedings, and are
not taxable under Schedule A of tie
war revenue tax"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-22
POINTERS TO FARMERS.

4 Richmond county farmer raised
74Q bushels Of potatoes on ono sers Of
ground last year.. This should Be q
pointer to those farmers who think cot
ton the only money crop. Potatoes
are now rstailed ct rs cents per bushel.
But il the Richmond county farmer
sold his crop ut 30 cents per bushsl. he
would have realized the neat sum OF
1870 from single acre Of ground.
Now. If the Richmond county mans
neighbor who planted cotton had made
q bale to The acre and sold tat $2s per
bale, it would have required fifteen
acres for him 70 have realized 1910, the
sum the potato man made on single
acre. Besides, The cost Of cultivating
one acre Of potatoes il much less sAsn
she cost Of fifteen scrss Of cotton, OF
eousse every man who plants potatoes
cannot expect 10 maize 74o bushels PEI
acre. nor can ssvery farmer who plants
sotton expect TO rsiss d bale psr acre,
or sell his crop for Gas per bale
Augusta (aa.) Chrenicls.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-22
DEM OCRATIC DISTRICT MASS
NJ LETTINGS AND PRECINCT
PRIMARIES.

| lie Executive Committee of Rock.
bridge county have fixed SATURDAl
MARCH 18th, 1899, for the Democratic
vote of Rockbridge county to assem-
lein district mass meeting to nominate
Democratic candidates for district Off
Gers and commissioners of the rev enue
for their respective districts, as follows:
Lexington District, at Lexington, at
4l.m.
Natural Bridge District, at Fancy
lii'l School House, at 3 p. M.
Buffalo District, at H. L. Morrison's
StHe, al 3p. NJ.
kerr's Creek District. at Highland
lie School House, at 8 p m.
Walkers Creek District, at Craw-
ford's School House, at 8 p. m.
South River District, at Fairfield, at
3 P. m.
And precinct prin aries at the various
voting precincts at 3 p. M, in the
county, and at 4 p. M. in Lexington,
on SATURDAY, APRIL 9Th, 1899, to &C.
ect delegates to Inc county convention
which Will meet in the court house, in
Lexington, at IL M, on Tuesday, April
18th, 1899, 10 nominate Democratic
candidates for lie various county Off
ces, to be voted for on May 18th, 1899.
TIE following is the apportionment
of delegates:
Lexington, 16; Hartsooks Shop, 5;
Oak Bank, 2, Broad Creek, 2; Natural
Bridge, A; Glasgow, 2; Glenwood, q; |
Hamilton's School House, 8; Golfers
town, 2; Montgon cry, 2; Big Sp,ing,
4; Smiths Mill, l.; Rockbridge Baths,
2; Brownsburg, A; Goshen, 4; Flumen,
2; Kennelys Mill, 2; Fairfield, a.
Riverside, l; Timber Ridge, 2; Raphine,
q; Campbell's Mill, 1.
The following resolution was passed
by the committee:
Reo.ved. That only Democrats
be allowed to participate In the meet
ms called by this committee"
Full turnout sol Democrats is desired. |
FRANK MOORE, G.. d. LETCHER,
Secretary. Chairman. |
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-22
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR.
March 26. 2 Cor 7: Ill.
TRUE PrSlTRScg,

March 26. 2 Cor. Z: Ill.
Those who are truly penitent do not
cling to their SIM, tor true psnitsnce
leads TO reformation. When . man
Says he repen!s, and forthwith repeats
the transgression, it is proof positive
that his repentance Is not genuine. It
10 when the wicked forsaEes bis evil
ways that he receives forgiveness. II
man says ~ have faith" and brings
not forth fruit meet for repentance.
that mans profession is vain. "But
wilt thou know, o. vain man, tha. faith
without works is deadf" ID. ,.
Cody sorrow does not lead to un-
holy deeds, but inelines the soul toward
God TO find strength 50 as not to sin
any more. Repentance for sin must be
followed by reputation Of Sin. Unless
this happens, there in no repentance
to salvation" and no acceptance with
God. The Father in heaven has no
pleasure 10 the death Of the wicked,
but he does have pleasure in his turn
ing away from his sins. There is Joy
in heaven over one sinner that repent
eth, and the Fathers heart rejoices
when the prodigal returns.
God 20 loved the world that hs sent
his Son to save it; and salvation il free
to all who accept the Savior. The only
condition is that We believe in him, and
become his followers. But faith IN
q hrist implies forgiveness of sin, for
by faith we are saved through grace.
The story Of salvation is 50 ample tha.
a child may understand. snd yet its
mystery is 50 great that God alone can
fully comprehend. If it were possible
for man to.save himself, God would
not have gone 10 such extremes ~ to
send the Son Of his bosom into this
world to suffer and to die. God gave
all when he gave the Son, and with him
he will freely give us ell things.
In mans helplessness, God came to
the rescue and made way of salvation
possible for him through the Amounted.
This salvation is offered freely, "with-
out money and without price," but this
free salvation is not available unless We
cast our burden upon Christ. When
his love touches our heapIs, We
abandon our sins, aud seek to walk in
tho paths Of righteousness for bis
names sake. The repentsnt sinner
finds grace to help in time Of need; and
when he has worked out his own saliva.
tion through Christ he Immediately
sets forth to lead others into the fol4.
True penitence in Us will lead newt
ably toaour earnest endesvor TO get
others to repent. Our sins are many,
but Gods grace in greater still, and his
10 granted to every psnitent
soul. .I. l L4 -
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-22

Major Maclannem. chief OF the war
rant division OF the Treasury Depart
ment. says that the warrants for ..he
amounts due The governors of Virgins
and other Statesfo for aiding in preparing
for the war with Spain, will be forward
ed ct an early date. Virginia only has
in one claim from the Governor, and
is little less than $4,000.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-22

Tue Spanish ca n. Council has de-
cided that The Que en- Regert shall
rAtify tie peace treaty.
General JOS phi VII. Ter h accep.
ed an invitation to addr, SIS meetin
OF Washing on business men.
compromise has been reaches on
the u fman army bill, and it W prob
ably las the Rcichstag in modified
form.
An order has been issued by the War
Department, increasing the age limit
for enlistment from 80 to IS years. The
youngest bage at which msu can be
enlisted is Is years Additional re-
cruitiDg stations have been established
for the purpose OF enlistlng men to fll
the regular army up to the maximum
OF $4,000.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-22

" IR01NIA-In the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court Of Roekbridge ooun'y.
March LIST, 1892
Della A. Shields ................P laintir
vs..
John Shields, .................D Defendant.
IN CHANCERY.
The object OF the above suit i. to have b
decree OF divorce entered dissovlng the bond
OF matrimony between the plaintiff and de
PENDANT; and to have the custody &C., OF
their infant child, son, awarded to the
plaintiff, Della A. Shields.
And it appearing by affidavit filed in the
papers OF this cause that the defendant, John
Shields, Is not resident Of the State of Vir-
ginia: On the motion of the plaintiff, by
counsel, 1t 10 ordered that the said non resi-
dent defendant do appear here within fifteen
days after due publication Of this order and
do what Is necessary to protect his interest
this suit.
A Copy-Teste:
II. II. WITT, Clerk
+. T. Glasgow, Pa. March 2-4t $3.50.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-22
TO CURE COLD IN ON T. DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablets. AL
druggists refund the money II 1t fails to cure
95c. The genuine has L. b. q. on each tablet
THE TRAMP.

r-F -
He was real, bona fde tramp. Hi
coat was marvel OF grease and tatterl
on one foot he wore a tolerably respect
able boot, wLile the toes of the othe
protruded through very ragged shoe
and his hat would never have been rec
ognized for that article of headgear
1t had not been upon his head. Alto
gether he might have been the origina
of the funny papers latest edition o
Weary Willie. ~
| At present he was resting. This wa
the chief occupation OF his life, his pro
fession, as it were, and after many years
OF experience he had succeeded il
bringing it down to very fine point
being able to pursue it under the most
unfavorable conditions and in circum-
stances that would haze daunted an or
binary mortal. Such is the result OF
practice
Just now the conditions were e1-
tremely favorable, the day being warm
and the fence corner grass grown and
shady, 80 the tramp lay upon his back,
with one leg thrown over the other and
his hat pulled down over his forehead.
Over in the field opposite farmer
was blowing up stubble, pausing now
and then TO wipe the perspiring face,
while his blue shirt chung in damp
streaks to his skin.
The tramp watched him meditative-
ly.
Il wonder why people like to work."
he soliloquined. "Queerl They're
always a-dcin somethin. Now, amt
never done anythin, and I git along just
Ihe same. l bet that chap owns This
whole place all around here, but he
,in't havin as good time az am, and I |
INIT got red cent. I wonder what
oeop'c want to be always workin for
when they might be takin 1t easy. It's
funny world. VISIT I had chaw
II te baccer."
BY and by the tramp climbed tho
ence and began to investigate hay |
tack standing a shor! distance from |
he road.
Nights well fix my bed for tonight"
e said and squirmed into the heart OF |
he stack. Presently he heard the
ound OF voices. II was probably The
armer, and he lay still in his hiding
lace.
"Of course $50 is little early for
ur biz, but that is through train and
,ound to be worth more than either Of
he other two"
"But there will be more people on
:"
What's the odds? A dozen more
r less. They won't sit heavy on our
oneciences. |!
DTS a dead easy thing too. All it
axes is grit. Well be pretty cure to
.rike gold lired pocket or NO beforo
ley can make out what happe cd. |
nd if any one turns up beforehand"
"Shoot him dead. We don't stand
D trifing. You stand at the bottom
the gully; amt likely to be soul
ak that track, but if there is crack
m dead without q word. I'll take
re OF my part. I tell you, I'm despe-
tie, and if Look, there's a man / 4
Ter in that field. Get around on the
her side. He didn't see us. Make
bee line for that hedge. We can"-tt
The voices died away. The tramp
rned over on his side. Ia
"Train wreckers! Well, it amt no | I
lsiness Of mine" he gr1ntel. i
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-22

There is now ready for use in the
equipment of the Virginia military
about $4,000 equally divided between
State and national appropriations. Ad-
jutsnt General CorbiA has notified
Governor Tyler that the War Depart
ment is ready to furnish tie State with
its quota Of arms.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-22
R0l :!!'!!!!I s:*Sss
~ ABsclUzEw PURE v
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
hin!" cried another woman.


A man held his brandy flask TO III.
amps lips and another shook hi,
hand heartily. The tramp seemed Ia
hardly understand at al. He blinked
at them stupidity, but chung to the
brandy flask. "-.
They carried him aboard tho train,
and ahs engine backed slowly toward
tie town, inils away. and az The
tramp recliLed upon velvet customs,
surrounded by sympathetic faces. for
the first time in his life treated as an
equal, . man among men, strange. new
desires stirred vaguely in his heart.
Il ain't been nothin' but Q no 'csunt
80 fur" ho shought. but I'm mighty
glad I could save EN- all, nishty glad.
eve will make up suitable reward
for that brave fellow, said an old gem
tlemsn. but tie young doctor spoke up
suddenly.
"Sse here that man isa faiel bis
story is the thinnest I ever heard. I
say 10 took up those rails and waved
the Tram in tho hope Of . rsward-shoot
irg bin self to give weight to the story.
Do yCu think of five shots aimed
straight at a man only one would hit
him and inAist slight flesh woundf
And il he feared the wreckers why
didn't he wave The train on !bs other
side of the eurvsl Any sane man
would have done that.1
This Was an indisputabls fact, and
the passengers began 10 compre-
bend tho whole natter.
"He says he heard the two usn at
8 o'clock. the young doctor went on.
IWhy, be could have gone to -Tords- |
vile and got posses to capture them |
in. that timeI AID 10 says he took the |
lantern from . farmhouse sable. Why,
lie sexld have gone N and informed |
the farmerl Pnhaw! The thing
couldn't be palmer. He was after the
reward, You will be lucky if you are
aot sent up for this, old fellow" II
The passengers laughed or were an
yry, according 10 their various temper.
amsnts, while the tramp tried to under
stand the meaning Of the change in
their manner, but could not exactly
Hadn't he saved the
!raini 81.
They took him 10 the hospital Of
ToYdsvills. and later on the men whom
hey had left behind came in to report
hat they could not find The. slightest
race OF tho wrsckers or any evidence
% prove the truth Of the trsnp's pre-
'o5serous story. 49,. t 80 |
In lhs morning the young doctor
'alled at the hospital, and tho nurse
rho received him said "Hhe man is
lead. he died during the night OF
Ieart disease. from the fright, I sup.l
1885," l.
She showed him the bed, and they
10Th stood looking down on the still
orm lying there.
sWsll, he's gone to his rewsrd," said
he doctor joculsrly.-Chisago NswrI
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-22

Senator Martin, OF Virginia has been
appointed member OF the Postal Com
mission in place Of ex-senator Faux
ner, OF West Virginia, whose term en-.
pired March 4th.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-22

Charles Broadway Rouss will erect
an imposing madsoleum, costing $780,
600, in Mt. Hebron cemetery, VIM
chester.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-22
BEST OF ALL

To cleanse the system in gentle
and truly beneficial manner, when the
Springtime comes, use the true and
perfect remedy, Syrup Of Figs. Buy
the genuine. Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co.. only, and for
sale by all druggists, at so csntspsr
bottle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-22

\ AtANTED-Reliable men to put "
WV all or part Of time taking orders
for our Lubricating Oils and
Greases Liberal commission.
THE FEDERAL OIL Co,
Cleveland. Ohio
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-22

All EXCelicuU COInDlIlaCIOn
The pleasant method and beuefci :
effects of the well known remed
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by Ii :.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustra
the value of obtaining the liquid lax
tive principles of plants known to b
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to TIT
taste and acceptable to the system. Il
Is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per.
manently. It's perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them. make 1t the ideal
laxative. M
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by method
known to the CALIFORNIA Fro SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get Its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front Of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP GO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUIBvILLE. KY. NxW YORK. n. =.
N sale by all Druggists. Price SOC. per bottia
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-22
Little
Pirnples Turn
to Cancer.

Cancer often results from "A Inn
vrity IN the e blood. inhsrissd rom
sirsiy free irOm some .sIns q Il. blood 3D.
and II 10 impossible TO tell when u will
break out IN the form Of dreaded Cam
GER. What has appeared TO b . mere
pimple or scratch has developed Into
the most malignant Cancer. E.',g..
aI.ha4 severe Cancer vhieh NAs al area
only, = few bloschss, that shennht vouid
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-22
Chronic Nasal Csta,rh peisons svuy

j Chronic Nasal Cstarrh peisons svgy
breath that j. drawn into, the lungs.
There is procurabls from any druggist
the remedy for the cure Of this trouble.
a small quantity Of Ely's Cream Balm
placed into the ,nostrils spreads over an
infamed and angry surface, relieving
immediately the painful inflammation.
cealeasnsss, hesls and cures. A cold in
pths, head vsnishss immediately. Sold
BY, druggis,sos will be mailed for so
cents by Ely Brothers. IS Warren
Street, New York.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-22

The Spanish government denies that
the United States has demanded that
Cortes ratify the peace treaty. u
ss'asss, moreover. that The time limit
Tor ratification does not expire unssa
June IA.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1899-03-22

,USn Pa, e. : ss.s,EsITs,yss.
phZsieians. hat "a spite
g Ger sp ,rs difuuSaimySa..
dillon beeAzneAlsrmtHss
Aftsr many 4 mosths 81
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We @sH.sstnsatn!a,aa
us sseh dsoppsd on.
I sea si e: sss;y NM. s.'ss,s''d'
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-16

state, and was a. charming type of her
race. Her joints were wire-hinged, ner
wig was beauty, and during the years
of her close companionShip with Mis-
treSs Emma she grew steadily thinner
and Shabbief, while her devoted owner
grew taller and lovelier to look upon.
Violet's loss of looks never cooled in
the heart her young mothers love, and
nothing ever parted them until it was
should live with that young lady's
grandmother. 1t was then that an in
innate friend of the Games family IN
dertook to prepare the little girl for her
journey, and feeling neither interest in
nor sympathy with the sentiments and
associations that united the ardent
child and the forlorn little doll, she
quietly threw Violet away.
To this day Madam Eames frankly
confesses she has never forgotten this
deed, nor has she ever been willing 10
meet again the perpetrator of so stupid
and unkind an act. The loss of Violet
was for long time poignant GRIEF.
beyond the reach of consolation, and &c
this day not CT7ly is Violet remembered
with great tenderness, but happily
would the priTna donna pay down big.
round sum if the shabby little kid doll
could be restored to her.
MRS. STUART NOT A DOLL LOVER
In sharp contrast to this pretty testi-
mony of the affection possible between
a doll and it's owner is the admission Of
Mrs. Ruth AIcEnery Stuart that dolls
and the pastimes they evoke played
but slight parts in her childish days. IT
is just a trifle astonishing, the author
herself confesses, to find that a writer
who makes purely imaginary people
live and move and have their being,
saying of her dolls:
Il was never what might be called a
doll lover L ceased playing with dolls
when 1 was a very small girl, and pos
sessed all sorts and conditions of them.
from porcelain dolls, with glossy black
china curls and staring blue eyes, TO
fine ladies' with bisque heads and even
paper dolls. L dare say l was fond OF
them in a casual fashion, when they
were very new, but | always held them
at arms length, fguratively speaking
at least, for after all they We're cold
irresponsible cheats, not half so fine as
a black baby or even a bird or kitten.
Still there were times when we played
dolls and our shop dolls were pleased