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The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
PROCEEDINGS NOT DROPPED.
sheriff Mcdaniel will Push His Claim
for Board.

For some time there have been per
,isteni reports that Sherlr MCDANIEL
had decided not TO push his claim for the
mount of the bill for board Of vag-
ants that was passed about two months
lgo by the Levy Court over Comptroller
kelley's disapproval, and that the man
lainus proceedings instituted by the citi-
Ems Association to prevent payment OF
the bill had been dropped.
Notwithstanding these reports William
Il. Heald. who is the sheriff's attorney,
his morning stated that the proceedings
lad not been dropped and that the hear
ny in the case would take place at a
inc convenient for J. Harvey White
nan. representing the Citizens Associa'
ion. and himself No dnte has been set
For the hearing.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
Rond Case Proceedings.

Proceedings to test the question OF
act in the return of director James -.
artcr of the Street and Sewer Depart
nrnt to the writ issued on him by the
superior Court TO show cause why ne
hould not produce his bond will not
,e instituted until January ms court
tonds adjourned until then. The pro
rclings will be taken with the vi"w Of
,scertaining whether Mr.. Carter made
rniSn r,,ttIrn
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
Il. s o. ADOPT TEN-HoUR DAY.
Fret ght Trainmen Viii be Paid
$4,000 Extra Next Year.

On January l the Baltimore 4 Ohio
Railroad will shorten the hours OF freight
arainmen. Instead of twelve-hour work
day there will be ten-hour system.
After ten hours the overtime rate will be
paid. This will effect about 100 employees
of the r. & 0. Railroad Company who
live in this city. All of the employees are
jubilant over the change which means
extra money for them.
This change will result in the dis
punishment Of between 100000 and 100000
additional year in wages paid to train
men.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
SUPERINTENDENT INSTALLED.
william j. Wilcox Now at Ferris lii.
dustrial School.

William j. Wilcox of Massachusetts
was formally installed as supcrihtcnd"nt
Of the institution OF the managers, and
Mrs. Wilcox as matron ut the Ferris In
lnstral School yesterday. There were
no special exercises, but a number of the
managers were present.
MIR. and Mrs. Wilcox are from the
Lyman School at esttown, Mass, and
formerly had charge of one of TIL" cot
tages connected with that institution
rhey came well recommended, and with
excellent experience. and are expected t'
make capable officers. Mr.. and Mrs
" ilc6x spent six years in the services
Of the school at Westtown.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
FOUR WANT TO BE SHERIFF..
Announce Themselves as Candidates
for Democratic Nominations. )

Smyrna, Del, Dec. 27.-Four Demo-
Gratis of this section of Kent county have
announced themselves as candidates for
the nomination of sheriff of the county at
the next election.
\ Democrat has not been chosen from
the ,,myrna hundred for eighteen years,
and the cnoice this year rotates to Duck
Greek hundred, which is the First Legis-
lative district. The candidates already
announced nre w. NJ. Lewis, George
Reed. .ohand, Captain A. H. Smith and
former president OF the Levy Court
James II. Truax.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
LOCAL PERSONALS.

Miss Fannie Parker of Laurel is visit
ing friends in this city.
The Misses Way of Yorklyn will give
a house party at their home tomorrow
night
William III. Sincock Of PittsbnrS, Ia.
visiting Wilmington friends.
J. Frank Ball Is in York Pa, today.
He will return tomorrow.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
IMPORTANT DEAL.
Owners of Delaware Terre Gotta
Works Sell Real Estate.

Owners of the Delaware Terra Gotta
Works property are in a neat sum Of
money by reason of the recent fire that
destroyed the company's building and
he T., W. Il b. elevated railroad pro-
.cct. Ii is said that the company re-
.,iyed si1 900 insurance on the building.
Part Of the lot was sold to the railroad
company for $15,3OO making s26,3Oo re-
,rived ON part Of the property, and leav-
ng the company yet in possession oi
and that it is estimated will be worth IN
short time $4,000. 1t is said that be
ore the fire the company would have solo
he property for $4,000.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
Have Postponed Action.

Whatever the members of the commit
tee of City Council think their power is
regarding the bonds of the directors of
the Street and Sewer Department no nc
tion will be taken by the committee while
the matter is before the Superior Court.
This was the statement of Chairman
Kane Of the committee last night. The
committeeman feel that the question has
been taken ont of their hands and that
there is nothing for them to do under
present conditions.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
Wilmington Base Ball Club.

The Wilmington Baseball Club intends
to put stronger team in the .ield the
coming year than they had the past
season. There is a prospect that very
few Of last years team will be on hand.
Pop" German, Hoffman, Walker and
'rierney will probably be the only players
who will be signed for this year.
Stirlith Brothers will also have q
team in the field next spring.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
Funeral of Crier Smith.

The funeral of Court Crier Thomas b.
smith will take place tomorrow afternoon
II Q o'clock from his late residence,
rhirteenth and West streets. Register
II Chancery Colen Ferguson and Court
;tenographcr +. G. Hardesty, wh' Dc
NIL bearers. Two others will he mem
hers of the Legion of the Red Cross ana
he remaining two will represent another
society. Services will be conducted AT
he house.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

James F. Higgins. freight agent OF ;he
H. X o.. has been presented with hand
some gas lamp and gold-headcd cane
os the clerks in the office.
ME- and Mrs. Perry q. Vandegrift will
selebrate the fiftieth anniversary OF thail
narriage ON Saturday evening Mt the HON.
y, VI their daughter, Mrs. ]. NJ Phillips
NO 4SO West Eighth street.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
BOOKKEEPING CHANGED.
New System to Go Into Effect Soon at
Tax Once.

1t has been decided by the city tax
collectors to adopt new system of book
keeping similar to that which is followed
ia keeping track OF rents paid in the
Water Department, and similar to the
.ystem in the county tax office. 1t is
explained tSat the plan followed In the
city office is out of date, and that II Is
lmost Impossible to trace a particular
tax without going through sc;ies OF
books.
This is the reason for the appointment
Of two additional clerks and the plan
will be put in effect as soon as the ap'
pointments are made.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
Repairing Pullman Coach.

The Amtrican Car and Foundry Com
pany has about completed repairs to one
nf the Norfolk and Southern Railway
Company's Pullman coaches. The car is
painted n dark olive and is elaborately
finished inside. Another coach will hr
shipped for the Pennsylvania lines this
afternoon
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
DURHAM WON SUIT.
Dispute Over Horse Trade Ends in
Court.

Magistrate Bradley this morning gave
judgment in favor " Henry G. Durham
in suit Durham brought against Viii
liam I.awton involving a dispute about a
horse trade. Durham, who was repre-
scented by Julian G Walker, claimed
that s25 was due him on the deal.
MIR. LawtOn was represented by E1
ward G. Price. He declared that the
horse was mt what il was represented
IL be and said he had drawn check in
favor Of Durham for the $25, but whn
he fouWid the horse was not satisfactory
he stopped payment on the check.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
Reception to brotherhood.

Members OF the Brotherhood Of st.
James of Grace NJ. f. Church We're the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. William VI.
Field Mt reception last night at their
residence Mt Kcntmere. The guests OF
lie evening were received by the host and
hostess, assisted by the Rev. and Mrs.
William Writ King, Mr.. and Mrs. Tho
mas Davis. and several members of the
brotherhood.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
Orange vs. Greens.

The u. NJ. c. A. bowling team will
nloy the team of the West Branch of the
Baltimore Y. NJ. G. a. on the latter's
allcys on the evening Of January IL. To
morrow evening the Orange and Green
basketball teams of the y. NJ. g. A.
will play on the gymnasium tioor.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
MASONIC HALL STOCKHOLDERS.
Thirty third Annual Meeting Held
This Afternoon.

Officers are to be elected at the thirty
third annual meeting of the stockholders
Of the Masonic Hall Company this after
noon. 1t. is likely that there will be no
change in the officers and directors.
The present officers are Winfield ,.
Quigley, president; j. Parke PoStlcS,
yice-prcsident; Thomas j. Lawson, sccrc-
tary; and Isaac Pyle, treasurer The
directors are II. Lewis Armstrong. j,
parke Postles, Charles Il. Dubel!. George
l.. Spear, William Baxter, Isaac 9. Pyle
s. 4. Hodgman. j. X. Mari and rhona,
T.. Young.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27

The Trustees Of the Poor met at the
county hospital at Farnhurst this after
noon. Superintendent Mccoy made the
following report of the number of in
mates: White women, So: colored wo-
men. 16; white men, f24; colored men. 15
white children, 6; colhred children, 2
Total, 215.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
pr,teman Records Injured.

Ernest Records. a brakeman on ,he
Delaware railroad, had one of his feet
and one arm badly mashed yesterday
! ftrrnoon by falling between two mov-
u,r cars. Records home is at Rridgi
vile. He was removed to the Delaware
IJospital. this city, where it was neces-
snry to amputate his foot Records was
resting easy today.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
Reappointed Agent.

]. n. Harrington, who was compelled
to rclnanish his position ms station agent
at Viola on account of illness, has been
reappointed ticket and freight agent.
Samuel Il. Richards who has had the po-
sition during the time has been temper
arily transferred to Cambridge, Md
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
SON MAY SUCCEED FATHER.
George Smith Mentioned for Position
Of Court Crier.

Before Superior and General Sessions
Courts convene on January . the Judges
Will appoint crier to succeed Thomas
y. smith, who died yesterday. II is be-
lieved George Smith, who has been n
bailiif of the court for some time, will
succeed his father. He is well thought
Of by the judges and as he has served the
county faithfully it is likely he will be
appointed to the position.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
Arm Badly Crushed.

While loading iron on freight car at
the j. Morton Poole Company'S plant
early this morning Joseph Brooks had
hiH left arm badly crushed by piece of
the iron falling on him. He was removed
TO tn. Homeopathic Hospital in the
Phoenix Ambulance. where his arm was
amputofed. Brooks was resting easy
this ofternoon.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
Non-support Charged.

Constable Buckley this morning ar
rested J. ii. Benson at Fourth and lIom-
bard streets on the charge of non-sup-
port. He was taken before Magistrate
Hollis where his wife Laura NJ. Benson,
appeared against him. He was held in
$500 bail for the Upper Court. In default
Of the hail he was sent to the workhousc.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
WILLOW Grove Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. James II. Sapp. Of vii
low Grove, have issued invitations for
the marriage of their daughter, Miss Ro-
helta Hall Sapp to William Kline Cooke.
The wedding will take place Wednesday
afternoon, January /. 1902. in the Meth
"dist Episcopal Church, Willow Grove.
at 1880 o'clock.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
Dance at Century Club.

Adance will be given in the New
Century Club on ,onday evening. Inc
patronesses are: Mrs. William \. BAN
nard, Mrs. Andrew q. Wilson, Mrs.
ictor DUPONT, Mrs. John Banning, Mrs.
Charles ID. Everett, Mrs. Charles Il.
Kingston, Mrs. Francis \. Buck and
Mrs, Walter d. Bush.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
NAY Build New Wharf.

II Is rumored that the American Car
md \ roundry Company will builta large
wharf on it's property. The work on the
wharf will probably not be started before
spring.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
Alleged Hiehwayman jailed.

Magistrate Wood Of Dover has com
mitted Edward Manlove, colored, to jail
for trial at court. Caleb Cooper, of
Pearson's Corner, was held up while in
Dover. and robbed of n watch, his shoes
and hat Two weeks later Manlovr
pawned tho waite. and was therefore ar
rested
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
Protective Association Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Kent
County Protective Association against
burglary and theft will be held in the
Republican. Club Room, Dover. on
Thursday. January 16. 1902, at 2 o'clock
p. IN, for renewal Of membership. cleo
tOn of officers for one year.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
Major Hilton to Speak. !.

Mayor Hilton of New York will ad.
lress the brotherhood of Andrew and
Philip meeting in Olivet Presbyterian
hnrch on Sunday morning. He will al''n
reach the morning sermon.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
Answer in Divorce Case.

Mrs. Beulah C. Rurnham has filed her
answer in the divorce suit brought by
her husband, James III. Burnham and
brought counter suit naming Bessie
Davis of Bear Station, Del. Ms core
spondent.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
Vaccinations Prevented smallpox. 1

Local physicians say that Wilmington
is fortunate in escaping a smallpox epi-
tlrmic this winter and they cannot nc
count for it except by the fact that
large number Of persons here have been
vnccinated.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
second Teams Bowl.

The second bowling team of the Young
Mems Republican Club defeated the VIII
mington Bicycle Clubs second team T.
the score of 2153 to 1850. The game
was played on the formers alleys.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
Car or Track.

one Of the Philadelphia & Reading
Railroad Company's freight cars jumped
The track at Water and Market streets
this morning. The car was put back on
the tracks bv means Of jacks. Train
No AZ which is the Colonial express,
northbound, was held up for short time.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
Laura B. in for Repairs.

The tug Laura b was put on the
marine railway at the yards Of tn" l',isey
& Jones Company yesterday afternoon
The tug will be given general over
hauling.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
Pullman shops Repairing Cars.

Although the Pullman shops are not
near completed the work of repairing
cars is going on. Frank Wells. the con-
tractor, has nearly completed driving the
piles for the company's new wharf ai
the eastern end of the works.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
CONCERT and Ball.

The Wilmington Turngemende and
Philharmonic Band will give concert
and hall in Turn Hall ON "Wednesday
evening at o'clock. The concert VII
start ar s o'clock and dancing at 1870.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
Busy at Steel Plant.

The Diamond State Steel Company is
usy in all of its departments. The
company has enough orders now 10 run
he plant for sevral months.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
oentra, Church Entertainment.

The Sunday School Of Central Pres.
,yterian Church will have its Christmas
entertainment this evening. The church
.hoir will assist with the music.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
Law academy Meeting.

There will be no meeting of Fil" i'aw
Academy next Monday night as at the
.ast meeting it was decided not ~ meet
again until after January l.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
Picture on Exhibition.

j. ID. Chalfants new picture THE
Chess Player" will be on exhibition to-
night, Monday and Tuesday in his studio
Eighth and Market streets.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27

The heavy rain of last night made the
Brandywine high this morning. The rush
ling water brought down large quantities
| of ice which was broken by the heavy
Il I'm,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
Fine Not Paid.

So far MS could be learned this morn
ing the fine Of 50, 900 imposed by the court
in the sentence of John Lynn ana the
costs in tho other cases have not ys'
been paid.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
CAPTURED Small Eagie.

Alfred Beale, one of Stoeckles' drivers.
captured a small eagle at Sixth and
West streets about 2.3O o'clock yesterday
afternoon,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
Return Travel Heavy.

Return travel from down tho State
,as heavy yesterday and this morning.
rhe travel will probably continue heavy
the remainder of this week
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-12-27
CAUTION.'

All parties contemplating underwriting purchasing Sc
cuIes based upon the property Of the Wilmington CDela-
aware Coal Gas Company warned carefully investigate
the gas situation in Wilmington before doing So The oxy
bv my friends Its works practically finished it will
ultimately lay its pipes in the City Of Wilmington The
suit will undoubtedly be prolonged war which will pre-
earnings az plicable to dividends or interest
j. Edward Addlckss
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-11-26

ky and money are the fayorite pollti.
cal arguments in use as in former
years.
w. p. Wood showed the Herald edi-
tor some pears Monday which ne rails
cd in his yard near this Office. They
were as large. well favored and Juicy
as any we have yer seen. imported or
otherwise. The tree from which these
came is six years old. and about three
bushels were secured from it this sea
son. This goes to show that this coUa-
ty is as well adapted for fruit culture
as any In the country. A taste Of ono
of those pears would make one want
to devote his whole time to the culture
of the mcious fuit-Caddo Herald.
We would be glad to see more OF
our farmers raise more chickens and
butter and garden sass 1t is the
small things on the farm that brings
in the ready cash. We want to sec
more eggs, poultry and butter and pro
duce come TO town. A few hours each
day given to the care of poultry and
the cultivation OF garden truck would
run the average farmers income way
up. The same amount ofNlabor given
to the production of poultry and vei O.
tables as is given TO cotton would
bring more money. We do not mean
that we want 10 have our farmers stoT
raising corn. cotton cattle and hogs
but we believe greater diversity OF
crops in this country would mako lot
ter times for the iarmer-Holdenv!
| Tribune.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-11-26
Modern Surgery Surpassed.

While suffering from a bad case Of
piles / consulted a physician who ad-
ylscd me TO try a box of Dewitt s
Witch Hazel Salve." says G. f. Carter
Atlanta, Ga. Il procured a box and
was entirely cured. DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve is =. splendid cure for
piles. giving relief instantly and
heartily recommend 1t to all suffer
ers." Surgery is unnecessary TO cure
piles. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve will
cure any case. Cuts, burns, bruises and
all otner wounds are also quickly
cured by 1t. Beware of counterfeits
City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-11-26
Had a Good lime.

A. ]. Smell wanted to attend party,
but was afraid to do so on account OF
pains in his stomach, which he fear
ed would grow worse. He says, Il
was telling my troubles 20 lady
friend. who said; 'Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy will
put you in condition for the party ]
bought a bottle and take pleasure in
stating that two doses cured me and
enabled me to have a good time at
the party Mr., Smell Is a resident of
Summer Hill, ". Y. This remedy is
for sale by City Drug Store. F. j,
Ramsey.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-11-26
COUGHS, COLDS IN CHILDREN.
Recommendation Of a Well Known
Chicago Physician.

use and prescribe Chamberlain e
Cough Remedy for almost all obsri-
matte, CONSTRUCTED coughs, with direc,
results. | prescribe it 10 children OF
all ages. Am glad TO recommend il to
all in need and seeking relief from
colds and coughs and bronchial afllic
tions. It is non-narcotic and safe in
the hands of the most unprofessional
A universal panacea for all mankind
Mrs. Mary X. Melendy, NJ. d.. Ph.
d., Chicago, Ill. This remedy is for
sale by City Drug Store. II. J. Ram.
sey.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-11-26

The trouble with some men is that
they spend more time trying to make
excuses for not doing right than they
do trying to do right
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-11-26

We know a woman whose idea Of
heaven is that it is a place where
there are no dishes to wash or grnmb-
ling husbands 10 endure.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-11-26

Today take Foley's Honey and Tar
II positively prevents pneumonia, OF
other serious results from colds. II
may he too late tomorrow. Bonner &
Bonner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-11-26

writes Nr. Matte Long OF Pfouts Valley, Perry
cines for an female weaknesses I have used
several bottles of Favoritc Prescription which
I consider q great blessing To- weak women. 7
knew what to do Your kind advice for home
treatment helped me wonderfully Thanks 10
Dr. Fierce"
Doctor pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure
biliousness, and sick headache They
should be used i'll connection with
oFavorite Prescription, whenever the
use Oi "a laxative is indicated.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-11-26

"ifaviug used y,
picrCe's lFavoritc Pre-
scriptiun and Golden
Medical Discovery .
during the past year
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-11-26

Prescription? The
answer can be
put in one word,
Gratitude. When,
after years OF
agony a woman u
freed from pain,
when the weak
woman is made
strong and the
sick woman we'll,
the natural irn-
pulse Is to write a
word of grateful
thank ks for the
medicine W hic h
caused the cure.
Dr.. pierce's Ia
vorite Prescription
cures diseased s
peculiar women.
II establishes rcgu.
larity stops weak
ening drains, heals
Inflammation and
liberation and
| cures fe III a ! {
] weakness.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-11-26
'0SlsUS(Ic

Always seeks 60 fud come expression
for itself, and womauly gratitude will not
keep silence Cynical people sometimes
say Why do women write these testimo-
mails 70 the value of DR. picrcc's Favoritc
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-05-09
FLIES ON THE ADM1RAL,s HEAD.

Result of an Irishman's Attempt to
Initiate a Negro in Catching Flies.
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, in
"A Sailors Log" published by the APP
pletons, tells the following story:
When the Rhode Island was his
flag ship, Capt. Trenchard, who com-
manded, had very accomplished
steward, a colored man, who became
so expert in catching flies off the cap
ta1n's bald head that he never seemed
annoyed by them. Admiral Lardner
had for his steward a fine, large;
heavy-handed Irishman, who watched
the colored man with great envy, while
his master, undisturbed, enjoyed his
meals. Pats master thrashed at the
flies, and swore roundly as they lighted
on his close-cropped hair. The colored
man went on catching flies with quick,
dextrous movements of his right hand,
until Pat could stand it no longer.
Drawing back, he made vicious swing
at fly, but instead Of catching it, he
caught his master an awful blow on
the back of the head. The captain,
thinking there was a mutiny, grabbed
the carving knife and made after Pat
rick, who retreated to the spar deck,
and there was hurdle race fore and
aft-the officer of the deck and the or
derby trying to catch the admiral. who
was doing his best to put the carving
knife in the back of Pat, who finally
escaped. but never bothered any more
about flies on the admirars head"