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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06
FROM STANTON.
General Jim Walkers Record
Death of j. VI. Lickiiter.

STANTON, VA, June 5.-(Special)-
United states Marshal for the Western
District of Virginia, Colonel S. Brown
Allen. wrote "A few days ago TO General
John b. Gordon, of Georgia, TO the effect
that enemies of General James a. Walk
or. the congressman from Southwest Vir
gina, were Impunging the war record or
the Virginia General. That General
Walkers record as a Confederate soldier
has ever been assailed by anybody is in
deco news. for. by common consent, he
Is credited with unquailing courage. 1t
viii be recalled that the Stonewall Brl-
sade was commanded by Walker after
Jackson's death. General Gordon's letter
is as follows:
Reynolds, Ga. May 30. 1893.
Mr. S. Brown Allen, stanton, Va;
Dear Sir,-Your letter OF May 10th,
Just received, announcing that General
James A. Walkers record as a solder
had been assailed, astOnishes me.
Il know nothing of the political con-
test of which You speak, or of the IS
sues involved, but l know General Walk
or. who served under my command in the
Confederate army. l saw him in many
battles and under the most trying condi-
tons. Among all the brave and efficient
officers whom II was my fortune TO COM
mand l regard General Walker as one of
the best. His GOODNESS and courage in the
presence of danger were marked. and
often commented on at headquarters.
Il do not recall one instance, nor do l
believe there was one, In which he anG
the brave men he led tailed to accom-
pish whatever was ordered if success
were possible 1t is scarcely necessary
20 add that ne commanded my full conf
dcnce and | believe the confidence Of
General Lee and every officer under whom
he served.
a. b. GORDON.
Captain Lewis Hartman is i'll Of pneu-
mOnia.
Ex-Postmaster-G General William l.. Will
son has accepted the invitation OF the
Augusta Memorial Association to make
tie address to the Confederates here next
Friday (Memorial-Day).
Mr.. J. NJ. Lickliter, aged 6S, prominent
builder Of wagons and farm machinery,
died Yesterday Of Brights disease. y
widow his second wife, and eight children
survive him. lie will be buried tomorrow
from the Second Presbyterian church, or
which he was an elder.
Mr.. J. Wells Hawks, assistant city edl-
tor Of the Baltimore Morning Herald, ac-
companied by his wife, Is IN town visit
ing Mrs Hawkes. parents. Mr.. and MIS-
Rufus Timberlake.
Miss Julia NJ. Atkinson and Mrs. Taylor
Blssell, representing respectively Trinity
aud Emanuel churches, are attending the
convention of the Southern Virginia Do
cese, in session at Danville They are
the delegates from Stanton Ladies AUX
Hilary Societies.
Mrs. w. }. 10th, who was the purchaser
Of the Ford's Lithia Springs Hotel and
furniture at a judicial sale, has declined
to comply with the terms. being advised
by counsel that she would get but an I'M
perfect title
General Leonard Wood. Governor-Gen-
eral of Cuba. has engaged apartments for
himself and family at the lntermont
COvington. General Wood and other
prominent figures will spend the season N
Covington 10 escape the labOrious lion
izing they would receive at the larger re-
sorts.
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NEWPORT NEWS.
The New Jnil--Sunday-SchOo Om-
cers-Hcld on Serious Charge.

Ctrs-nctO on serious tnArGe.
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. June 5.--(spe-
cial.)-The new city jail viii be received
Wednesday morning. and the prisoners
will be transferred Immediately from the
hole, which now serves as Jail TO the
large and up-to-date structure recently
built
The new Jones building has been COM
pleted. and Postmaster Read will trans
FER the post-ofiicer fixtures, and his stock
OF postal stationery TO his new quarters,
about the middle of the week. The change
VIII be made at night
The Sunday-school of the new Lutheran
church elected officers yesterday for the
ensuing year, as follows: superintendent,
\. J. Hannah; Assistant superintendent,
a. c. Koontz Secretary. j. w. Coiner;
Assistant Secretary. Oscar Dieh: Urea
suIer, A. c. Koontz; Librarian. Ira
Brown; Assistant Librarian. William
Nacke; Organist. Miss Della Human. The
school was organized in November, with d
membership of twenty, and now has sew
enty pupils.
William Boyle is In jail, charged with
being responsible for the death OF Alma
Hamilton. a mUlattO. with whom he has
been living for several years. Saturday
night the woman was found III her house,
with many marks OF violence on her per-
son, and she stated TO her friends that
Boyle beat and kicked her because she
had been drinking. Boyle was arrested
Saturday night and yesterday morning
the woman died. The coroner's jury,
after the inquest. brought in a verdict
TO the effect that she died from the eff
fects of injuries inflicted by Boyle.
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ALBEMARLE.
Death of Mr. IL. ID. AndersOn-A Mar
rage.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. June s.
(Speclal)-Mr r. ID. Anderson died at
o'clock this morning, at his country resi-
dence. at Red Hill, in this county. HIS
death had been expected at any time
during the past two days, and FOR iona
time IL had been known that ms cohul.lon
was hopeless. The funeral VIII take place
from the residence, con9uIteu y s,od ss
Rev. John w. Carroll, of the Methonlst
church. The interment VIII occur AT IA
o'clock tomorrow morning In Maple
wood -, "a
Richard Dabney Anderson was the Sc
cond son OF William l.. ana Marina !,
Gray Anderson. and was porn III ,s ste
county Of Culpeper, in November lSyy'
His father was killed at Malvern mn,
and the widow and chlldreh Hoseu az ~
Charlottesville. The first business ex-
Derience of deceased was with MT. hehiy
l.. Massie on the site Of the present es-
tablshment of Anderson Brotneirs. ~ 80
August 1881 he acquired the Duslness al
that stand and some time Afterwards HlS
brother. Mr. John II. Anderson, became
associated with him, ana together tnSy
built up the extensive business ol tne
firm Of Anderson Brothers. IN tne plaSe
of the small storeroOm in when tney
hogan stands a large fiat, whose hrst
floor is divided into stores and business
offices and the other stories into apart
ments From a small bookstore, WIN WIN
an added assortment OF mlsCelldhSouo
goods tney dSNeloPSu NiiS't 81
a large enterprise, dealing III text anu anu
miscellaneous books, athletlc stores anu
the various merchandise demanded IN
large college community: iii ..o
Mr. Anderson's associations win tne
students of the University OF virginia
were close and cordial. Genial ana OF
Youthful appearance. he enjoyed a peren,
NAL boyhood with the college boys. anu
"Dick," as he was known TO most OF
them was naturally drawn into their
enterprises. In 81 and '93 he was the
manager of their baseball teams. ana
a ioVal manager, too, not only IN the
matter of friendship and personal en-
deayor. but in the more practical dlrec-
ton of financial management. lie was
for q long time treasurer OF the General
Athletic Association, and in other ways
showed his abiding interest IN college
athletics. -. 40
MIR. Anderson'S activity was by no
means confined TO the matters already
referred TO- He was progressive and
public-spirted, and was thus connected
with many enterprises in which the peo-
nle Of charlottesville and Albemarle nave
hean concerned. For several years he had
heen the city ticket agent for the South
ern railway and in his death that COM
pany has lost a tactful, capable, ana III
fuential officer. ,.. "a
Miss NJ. Carrie White, of Albemarle' were
married. She, with seven children, sur
wives him. The children are Matte
John. Queen, Louise, Richard, WILSON,
and an infant. - v,,u
4 telegram received by Mr. T. j. VIII
Iiams. of this city, announces the mar
riaoe I'm Washington of his daughter. Miss
Lacy. 10 Mr.. Charles J. Munson, formerly
of ST. Louis, but now OF this county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06

ing for some tina her sisters Mrs
Hughes. IN Norfolk, and Mira Newb'ii'
in Essex. has gotten home.
Bishop Randolph during his stay here
was the guest OF Professor and Mrs. Van
+. Garrett.
Miss Kate c.tBidgood of Richmond will
be here tomorrow 10 visit Mr.. and Mrs.
II. u. Cole. and attend the college. com
menccment.
Miss Harriet Coles, from Hampton, is
visiting her aunt. Mrs. Ida Henley.
Captain and Mrs. Lane VIII have as
their guest shortly Miss Patio Gregory.
one OF Norfolk's most charming young
ladies.
Twenty-six persons were baptized at
College creek yesterday morning in the
presence OF about thousand people.
Bishop \. NJ Randolph preached a
powerful sermon at Bruton church yes
terday morning TO large congcega, ion.
and confirmed a class OF five young la
dies.
Colonel James r. Christian and Dir.
Henry Wise will leave COR New FORK to-
morrow morning TO see the sights of The
great city.
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Eaunuicr Niemorinl-Day.

WARRENTON, VA, June 5.-(Special.)
Saturday was Confederate Memorial-Day
when high and low, and rich and poor
in Fauquier turns out TO do honor to the
memory Of their dead. The flowers were
profuse. and the children who carried
them waited patiently and listened atten;
lively 20 The address mace ny General
Hunton IN the lawn In front OF the
Clerks office. II was the first time Gene
raj Hunton had spoken here, for some
wears and he was received with great en-,
thusiasm His address was touching anu
eloquent. and abOunded in many interest,"
ing Incidents OF the war.
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EmpOria Mention.

EMPORIA. VA. June 5--(Special)-
The County Court Of Greenesville county,
Hon. w. Samuel Goodwin presiding, con-
Vened this morning al 10 O'clock. Only
routine business was transacted to-day.
The docket VIII be called tomorrow.
Several Of the county ofiicers-elect qualify
to-day, and the remainder will during the
term.
Mr.. W. w. Warrep. of Petersburg, was
on our streets to-day.
The Clerk Of the County Court issued
this morning a license for the marriage
OF Mr. j. T. Woodruff and Miss Rena
House. The marriage takes place June
18th.
Rev. j. 7. Webb, an evangelist. has
commenced a series Of tent meetings in
rear of the courthouse.
Rev M. A. Davidson preached at the
Methodist church yesterday morning.
Miss Ruth Deakins and Mrs. j. T..
Livesay are getting better.
Judge w Samuel Goodwin Will go TO
Sussex on next Friday to sit in case for
Judge West
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A TAXATION CASE.
Decision as to Shares of stock Held
in Certain Corporations.

LYNCHBURG. VA, June 5.-(Special.)--
In the Corporation Court to-day Judge
Christian decided in favor Of the State
the test case of the gentlemen who al
lowed themselves TO be indicted for re-
fusing TO return for taxation certain
shares of stocks in corporations, they
alleging that the said corporations had
already assessed on their capital stock,
and that to require individuals holding
stock in such corporations TO be assessed
for the same would he equivalent to
double taxation, and would be unconsu-
tuuonal.
The Judge decided that the Legislature
had the constitutional right TO tax the
said stock, and under the statute OF Feb
ruarv Il. 1898, did require the said stock
10 be returned for assessment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06
THEY CONFESSED
To Having Burned stabIes-Arrested,
but Escaped.

ROCKY MOUNT. n. c., June 5.-(Spe-
cial.)-The two negro men who last year
burned Hon. Fred. Philips's stables. to-
gether with stock and other valuable
property. were caught yesterday, and are
now in jail at Tarboro'. Each made full
confession. and said the burning was on
account OF trouble they had had with
Judge Philipss overseer, Mr.. Bullock.
Since the fatal fire at Cool Spring
Farm. when Mr.. Joseph Burns lost his
life. detectives have been at work trying
to locate the incendiary. Yesterday sufii-
cient evidence was adducf1 10 warrant,
in their opinion, the arrest { negro boy
with whom Mr.. Battle, the owner of Cool
Spring, had had some little difficulty. Be-
fore they got the prisoner TO Jail he es-
capped and is still at large.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06
FIRE IN PULASKI.
4 line store BuFned-LOss and In
suranCe.

LASH. VA. June 5-(Special)--An
- of fire was turned in this morning
3 O'Clock, and the fire proved 20 be
handsome stone building occupied
.4.cher, Askew a. Co. as a clothing
The hose companies were soon On
srot and for four hours, or more,
ld travely with the flames. Before
-.aeded in getting the fire under
r tle roof had fallen In, and the
building was ultimately destroyed.
;. property was owned by Miller &
a-..l and was one of the handsomest
lss .n the town, being built of
'at creek stone. 1t was three stories
g, Eyerything was burned IN the
DIDO Htv. which was used by the odd
sTs and Junior order OF United
s1t- Mechanics. The fire started On
-t ,'r Almost all Of Hatcher, Askew
e N.t large stock OF clothing was saved.
--.i BAD 81 Do insurance Oh the stock OF
go. -lg building carried only 2.Om
About four years ago a SIM
DIG -rod in the building, our was
-'.-.. '0rc IT had made much head
-a. structure was SAVED with
". '.'0.s mage. he fire then was
sa 20 be- he work IF an incendiary.
t s.ems as yet no clue 10 the cause
ts morning It IS thousht
d. ia been burning many hours be-
"'A @as lyered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06
GENERAL WALKERS CASE.
lie Moves for n Change of Venue
from Bristol.

BRISTOL, TENN. June 5.--CSpecial)-
The case of the Commonwealth against
Walker was called here to-day. and the
defenant moved the court for change Of
venue. The affidavits Of fifty-three per-
sons that Walker could not obtain a fair
trial in this city were filed.
The court allowed the Commonwealth
till tomorrow morning TO file counter-af-
fidavts, and then will pass on the mo-
ton.
one affidavit was filed rejecting on the
court, and a rule was issued for the afti-
ant. and attorney John f. Burson was
held in contempt Of court for presenting
the affidavit.
The case Of w. S. Hamilton against
James A. Walker, damage suit for $l0,-
Odo. was called, and the same motion was
made by defendant Walker as in the
criminal case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06

of the ship-yard, and will remain two
weeks, in order 10 give the cadets an OPP
portunity to inspect the battleships Kear-
sarge. Kentucky, and Illinois, and to IA
miliarize themselves with the details OF
construction. The naval attaches Of the
yard will accompany the cadets on their
trips through the plant and the warships.
On the 18th the Annapolis will sail on a
ten-weeks' cruise, returning to the acad-
envy in time for the opening OF the next
session
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on TIE PENINSULA.
to BE Reimb2rsed--WilIiGms-
burg Notes.

&, ga NsHJRG Va, June 8. -'Sre-
Co, .-e congregation Of Grace Epi--
q --i,a 10 yorktown have appoint
~. 4nii,ee 10 petition Congress TO
u.--.e Them for Injuries done their
'ss,, .-lo.as during the wa by the IN
| ns "nt This enurch was built in
|0p. part OF the eighteenth century
POW ~'i from the u,cr bank. and II
az ',.,..- ae Stone m 1915 the roof
ID \. were destroyed by fire. The
ae, b.. captured during ne war. has
Ne ,.,.. and sImmonses 10 worship
70 m OF the town, whore there is
co.,.a church. At he APPROACHING
lrs V The Diocese Of sou.hora Vir-
hs ,.[ De held ia Danyile tlns week.
N I,t. 'e.'ch Will be tep.essnte1 by
,ts..,e''' Clements. a wsllto-do busi-
1os, ~. residing az Halsr ada Po'rt.
b, o."o miles above York.owo.
NO A., r''ei Lane and Mr. VIM, Topham.
st,s ~. no" residing at Newport New
hr,a,,' mere yesterday to Visit men
'''Ae Smith. who has been visit
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GLOUCESTER COURT.
Two of the County and Most of TIT
District Officers Qualify.

GLOUCESTER COURTHOUSE, VA.
June 5.--(Special)-There was consider
able crowd at court to-day. Mr.. j. l.
Taliaferro qualified as Commonwealth
Attorney and Mr.. George X. Hayes a:
Commissioner of the Revenue. The Other
county officers did not qualify Most OF
the district officers qualified. The Super
visor for Abingdon District did not quail
ify.
There is still great interest in the rail
road.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06
Revival at Woodstock.

WOODSTOCK, VA, June ESPECIALLY
Evangelist w. II Book. of Clifton Forge.
is conducting series of revival services
i'm the Christian church. The meetings
are attracting widespread attention Last
night there were fully 1000 people present
from all parts Of Shenandoah county.
Evangelist Book is noted for his ability
and fearessness In proclaiming the Cos
pel as he sees IT, The service will con-
tinue throughout this week.
The government thermometers here
registered 81 degrees to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06
Elizabeth City Post-Omce Robbed.

NORFOLK, VA. June 5.--The post-offiee
at Elizabeth City. N. c., was broken into
by safe-crackers last night, the safe drill
ed. and dynamite inserted The explo-
sion blew the door entirely OF, throwing
it across the room. People residing seve-
raj blocks away heard the noise. The
burglars secured $3.50 in money-order
funds. several registered letters, and a
small amount of money belonging 10
Postmistress Poole. Everything points 10
professional work The thieves left no
clue to their identity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06

Fosters Fall" In Wythe couacy, Va.
Hon. j. NJ. Sanders. Judge of the Ninth
Judicial Circuit Of West Virginia, and
who, perhaps. is the youngest circuit
Judge in either of the Virginias, is here
at his old home on brief visit, the buest
Of his kinsman. W. L. Peery, Esq, and
his friend and preceptor, ii. {. Anderson
Esq.
The entertainment given by Miss Mamie
Stones music class last evening was wen
attended. and proved delightful eve
nlnG.
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Taxeweii Tips.
(correspondcnce Of the Dispatcb)

TAZEWELL. VA. June S.-lSpecial)-
william PIERCE, whose extreme Illness has
been mentioned In your columns. aid who
when taken sick was In the vigor OF his
Young manhood with promise CT use
mi and successful life. died last everlns
at 1889. and his remains were taken TINS
evening for interment to his Old home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06
North State Crops.

RALEIGH, n. c., June 5.--(Special.)--
married. to-day, based on returns from 1000
correspondents. 1t shows a reduction in
acreage of all crops save tobacco, and
this is brought up to an average on ac-
count Of the great increase in the coun-
ties east of Raleigh.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06
Battle With Outlaws.

OMAHA NEB.. June "a special TO
the zee from Cheyenne, Wyo., says: A
courier has Just reached Casper with
news OF a battle between a Union PACING
nosse and the outlaws who dynamlted
The company's train at wilcox. The three
outlaws were captured without loss OF
life. and will be brought 10 casper
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ROANOKE.
A Small Boy Indicted-A Fatal Acct
dent.

ROANOKE, VA, June 5.--(speclal.) THE
grand jury to-day returned a number o.
indictments. among them one against
Claude Coleman, lS-year-old boy, fol
malicious shooting.
l.. c. Haynes. OF this city, was killed
at a late hour yesterday at Montgomery
twenty-eight miles west of Roanoke. BY
a block from the litter of the wrecklng-
car falling on his head. He leaves d
wife ana four children. The remains
will be buried tomorrow in Fairview
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-06
NAVAL CADETS.

they VIII Inspect Battieship Con-
structiOn.
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, June 5.-(Spe-
cial)-The United States gunboat Anna
polls. which is in temporary service as
training ship for the naval cadets, ar
rived mere this afternoon from Annapolis
with sixty-five embryo admrals or the
senior class of the United States Acad-
emv aboard. The Annapolis is anchored
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stray Carrier-Pigeon.

Island, Va, june ), leSs
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
/ have IA carrier-pigeon 'na.ksd ~ A.
10, j. NJ.
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CARDS. Bill-Hsads. Statements. Letter.
Heads. Note Heads. Circulars. Handetllss
Dodgers. &e.. printed BY the Dispatch
Company ct low prices VIII give you
good work at the same prices you pay for
inferior work. Send US your orders and
we will guarantee satisfaction IN evory
particular.
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FREDERICK. Md, REoPENS SEP
TENDER 18th. confers degrees. Con.
ssrvatory OF Music agd Art school Of
nasium. Enlarged accommodations. TN
r,valied climate. Endowment. II.
APPLE, A. NJ. President. 10 l-eodSst
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EDUCATIONAL.
KINDERGARTEN AND PRIMARY
SCHOOL.
THE WOMAN's COLLECT

No. 10 north Fifth street. Richmond, Va.
Session opens OCTOBER 2. 1899 Circu-
lar on application. je 2-2w
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MEETINGS.

e)>n~ 0l,o.~oy.Nr. s..se-. ae.,s-N>>cr->.>~o->~>
THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
RICHMOND PAPER MANUFACTURING
COMPANY will be held at its Office on
TUESDAY, June 10Th. at Il o'clock NJ.
A, II. CHRISTIAN. JR.,
fe 6-td President
MEETING OF BOARD OF DENTAL
fcxAMINERS.-The Virginia State Board
OF Dental Examiners Will mold It's regular
annual examination in the Capitol build
ing, at Richmond, TUESDAY, June thu
l3' 1888. at o'clock A. NJ. For require
ments, ETC.. candidates viii apply TO the
secretary.
HI. w. CAMPBELL. Secretary,
Suffolk, Va
J. V. HALLER, President
my io-td wytheville. Va
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Car Service that Will Take You
Out and Back Without
Tedious Waits.
HIGH-cLAss ATTRACTIONS ONLY.
GALA WEEK OF VAUDEVILLE.

DIXON, BOWERS. and DIXON.
CHE Three Rubes),
THE FUNNIEST CONGLOMERATION
OF FARCE-COMEDY ON THE
VAUDEVILLE STAGE.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-04-15
CHAPTER ".

Ruby has now been the self-constf-
tuted instructress of Bob and Meg for
nearly a month. The novelty of her
voluntary task has worn off; the chill
dren too have taken off that feeling of
restraint and shyness which caused
them in the beginning to sit
like little models of patience
during the two hours devoted
to lessons They have now be-
gun to realize the fact that their lib
erty is restricted during the morning
visits to the Wilderness, and both are
beginning to regard their disinterested
benefactress simply in the light of a
jailer Ruby possesses none of those
qualities SO essentially necessary to
win childish hearts-she has no pa
thence, no tact. and not an atom of
real sympathy for her young charges.
One bright June morning Bob is la
boriously forming some strange HERO
glyphics supposed to represent pot
hooks in very blotted and limpy copy
book, whilst poor little Meg, with an
orsinous culver of her lips. is stand
ing with her hands behind her in front
of Ruby, vainiy seeking in her passive
little brain for the answer to the oft
repeated question
Now Meg-wake up, and tell me,
like a good little child, what is three
times four
Tree times four-tree times four.
repeats Meg drearily-so often has the
same question been put in the same
words that it conveys no meaning to
her childish reason. Ruby has a way
of scanning the morning news whilst
she carries on her EaOnOtonous string
of questions so that her face is COM
pletely hidden from her poor little vic
tim.
"Yes-three times four. You will
stand there until you tell me, you know
very we'll persists Ruby in tones OF
stern reproach.
This seems such an exceedingly
dreary prospect to poor Meg that her
two little fat fists are thrust suddenly
into her eyes. and she hr""'- lr-o
dismal howl.
Il say-ycn MSS Wilden-you just
stop bullying our Meg" cries Bob, sud
denly turning round on his high perch,
from which he cannot descend unaided,