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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-17
A CARD.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
TO refund the money on a so cent bottle
of Greenes Warranted Syrup of Tar If it
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee 25-cent bottle. to prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
r X Courtemanche, Z. *. Partridge.
Arthur Tetrault, Temple Fnarmacy,
n - HouIehan. c. H. Beane,
!. oLsr,, Bros. Chas. Ward g. Co.,
Gardiner. nosS"hy'iaos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-17
Makes a Clean Sweep.

There's nothing like doing a thing
thoroughly. OF all the Salves you ever
heard of, Bucklen's Arnica Salve is
the best. 1t sweeps away and cures
Burns, Sores, Bruises, Cuts, Boils,
Ulcers. Skin Eruptions and Piles. It's
only 25c, and guaranteed to give salts
faction by Bowdtich, Webster & Co..
druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-17

Joseph M. La Rue of Togus, was in
the city, yesterday, on his way to his
SQld home in Fall River, Mass. He is a
veteran of Co. D, 26th Indiana volun-
teers. He is now enjoying a 90-days'
3urlough and in addition to his visit to
Fall River will attend the grand en-
Gampment of the G. A. r. at San Fran
cisco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-17

I. Noticing the scarcity Of picket
Fences in Augusta, local lumberman
femarked to the Journal man, yester-
day, that pickets are still in fashion in
Massachusetts. and that the demand
for pickets to be shipped to the Bay
state is not decreasing. Certainly q
picket fence is not less handsome than
Inany Of the designs that have sup
planted that style of enclosure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-17

Herbert Carey. Fred Young and AL
bert Wall are at Belgrade doing the
plumbing job at the Hotel Belgrade.
1t includes the putting in of a new
boiler, piping the addition to the house
and fitting up several bathrooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-17
Can You sieepp

fnot, and you are growing nervous,
despondent and rundown, you need
Palmo Tablets. They induce natural
slunber' build up the nervous system,
and make you feel and look years
younger. 50cents. Book Free. Ad.
dress The S. r. Fell Co., Cleveland q
Sold in Augusta by
CHAS. r. MURPHY, DRUGGIST.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-17

Joseph Marshall, an inmate of the
National Soldiers Home, was before
the municipal court, yesterday morning.
and admitted that he had been intox-
icated. He was sentenced to 80 days in
Jail, or to keep out of the city for the
same length of time and took the lat
ter terms with alacrity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-17

Eugene P. Emerson was before the
board of aldermen, yesterday after
noon, FOR an examination as to his san
!ty, with the result that he was COM
mltted to the Insane hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-17
NOT ICE.

An agreement was made in January, lSoS'
between the Painters Union and the Car car,
penters' Union Of this city, by which union
painters are not allowed to work sr On amy
union carnenters are not allowed to work
on 'a any 'j lob done by non-union painters.
This agreement went into effect Marcn o ls..
1903 and this notice IS given 20 tn 1,eav vo he
tractors and the public that there may oe
u, further misunderstanding. .matf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-17

ii. Chernowslly feels proud of his
achievement in business, as will be seen
IN his ad in tomorrow's Journal and
we'll he may. His millinery display is
one of the finest on the river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-17
New York Cotton Market.

New York. April 16
Cotton futures closed barely steady;
April 1927: May, 1912: June, 9.92; July. go:
August, 945; September s75: October.
S.49; November. S31: December. $50.
Cotton spot closed dull. Middling Up
lands 1850. Middling Gulf, 10. Is. Sales
IL bales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-17

at its meeting, Saturday evening,
North Augusta Grange will confer the
first and second degrees. There will
also be discussion on the subject,
How to Raise Poultry for Profit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-17
Ethel Mae Brooks.

Ethel Mae Brooks died at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Shorey, Wednes-
day afternoon, aged months. The
body will be taken to Albion, Me- for
interment, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-17

Charles E. Johnson, paymaster in the
Edwards mill, is having some cham
bers finished in the attic of his house
on the corner of Court and Sewal
streets and dormer windows set in the
roof.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-17

Inc stated conclave of Trinity Com
mandery. No. {, Knights Templar will
take place at the asylum in Masonic
Temple, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-17

The Young Women's League of the
Congregational church, will meet, at
80 O'Clock. Saturday afternoon, with
Miss Elizabeth Cony, Grove street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-17

LOCAL MATTERS.

Inc drizzly rain of yesterday was not
conducive to comfort. But, never
MIND, there'H be better weather by and
by.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-17

The home of Mrs. Tillie Morton at
No. Union street was disinfected and
released from scarlet fever quarantine,
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-17
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Furnished Daily by the Federal Stock
and Grain Co.; office, Opera House
Block, Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-17

The new night clerk at Hotel North
began his duties, last evening. He is
j. a. Reynolds, and has been working
in the West End hotel at Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-17

1t is the intention of the city authori-
ties TO retire $4,000 in 6 per cent. bonds
this year as they become due.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-17

W. E. Ware has had telephone. No.
"a, placed in his stable on Winthrop
court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-17

Within 20 years the South has increased
its railway mileage 162 per cent and 1t
exports 50 per cent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-17
MARKET REPORTS.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features of the Days Dealings in All
the Leading Stocks.

New York, April 1.-THE speculative
activity which developed, yesterday, and
was interrupted by the announcement Of
the refusal OF the demands made by the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-17
New York Money Market.

-------- New YORK, April 16.
cent. .-''e ''-4'p'- W
Prime mercantile paper, la5Mea.'
Sterling exchange firm. 4,S6.75 for de-
mand and 4.S3 60010 for 60-day bills.
Posted rates, 1.Sl12 and 4.&;2.
Commercial bills, 4.S2A@4.S'a4. "-'' ".
Bar silver. 1875.
Mexican dollars. SO. SD.
Government bonds steady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-17
SPRING wHEAT-No. .. 7sSeso; No. 3.

SPRING WHEAT-No. ., 7sQSO No. 3.
7OW1S; No. 2 red, 75lgdp17.
CoRN-No. 2, 43A; No; yellow. ts%..
OATS-No. 2, 33A; No. 3 white, - n6IS5ls.
RYE-No. ?, 4A0,50.
FEEDING BARLEY-S7D39
Mailing BARLEY--4SM5i.
FI.ANSEED-No. !, 109.
MISUNDERSTANDING. /, Ill.
TlMOTHY-3.60.
MESS PORK-1T 9541S00.
LARD-9. S0cu9. S2la.
SIICRT RIBS-9.75.
SHOU LDERS-S.J0@S.62R
CLEAR SIDES-10l2HM10e5.
CLOVER-12.c0.
Receipts. Shipments.
flour .............. 220D $500
Wheat INSTRUMENTATION. 155M ~ 500
Corn Observation-Disclosures. &c. 300 260 900
Oats ..................... 1873. 400 110. 100
kve NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. %. 100
Barley .................. 20.0D0 900
BUTTER- Easier, crcameres. lSG2Gh:
dairies,1 4U2i
EGGS-Steady, 14&.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY, 12HG13 to l3Ik.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-17
Boston Produce Market.

EsE--steady, l2kdls to lS1M.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-08

Fbraced himself against q posi-, resolved
to do his best.
Nation" called the Man from the
Moon. instantly beginning 10 count
"Oh-eF-fatiOa-m atjou-er-
I have ft-prOguostiC
+ Very good-ffteen nIckels," chuckled
the examiner. amid roars of laughter.
MIR. Beunett-Kuife-
fe-pife-iife--" began Mr..
Bennett. excitedly-
Thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, six
teent" came from the tree
Not on your IifeE" screamed Polly,
as if she understood the game and was
trying 10 help out.
oh, Mr. Bennett" shouted the Cir
Gle polly had 10 help you!"
Never mind" said the Man from the
Moon. laughing so hard that he had 10
hold on with both hands -Four dimes.
Next!"
The next was Mrs. King. and her word
Sensible" but The poor lady was too
nervous to utter q syllable, aad she was
counted out before she knew what had
happened.
Thus the examination continued till
all fourteen were duly elected at a cost
varying from 10 cents to SL60-the total
receipts amounting TO $10-T5,
And now" said MIR. Wilson, with g
wink, as the last person had paid over
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-08

I II this style is chosen. take the waist
part OF the guimpe pattern and lay the
| front on lengthwise fold, which comes
midway between two tucks- The back
should have the tucks arranged TO run
Up and down in the same way. When
cutting out the back lay the straI ghs
side Of the pattern on q straight edge
OF the material. The front OF Iha
guimpe is in one piece and the back IS
in two, The back may be bemmsd on
the open edges aud fastened together
with pins, as buttOnholss are hard %
make in such Z small waist
When cutting out be careful to mako
the notches In the shoulder and The
Under-aT seams. After these seams
are seWed with very small stitches the
bottom Of the waist may be turned Up
in tiny hem, and the neck may be
turned under and finished with q friu
Of lace.
II the sleeves are cut out of tuckins
they should be gathered. instead OF
tucked, at the wrist. II OF plain ma
teTiai then the fullneSs at the hand
should be laid IN the tuCks. indicated
by the dotted lines in the pattern, and
these tucks should be run up the sleeve
for about half an inch. The fuIlness
thus released forms q very pretty
bishop puff. If the tucks do not draw
the sleeves IN enough at the hand.
make a few gathers until it its easily,
and then turn under q small hem, finish
ing II at the edge with q ruf1e Of lace
TO match the neck To cut the pattern
for a larger coll than the one for which
II IS intended leave q little margin OF
goods at the center OF the front, also
II the back This gives more breadth
across both front and back. Do not cut
the neck out according TO the pattern:
wait until ali the other edges OF his
part are cut, then lift the pattern on
the material and slip the front edge CT
it TO the front fold of the guimpe; then
cut the neck in the usual fashion. Fol-
low the same instructions with regard
to the back. To cut longer, simply add
The desired length TO the bottom OF tbs
waist. also at the bottom Of he
sleeves. A pIeat may be made down
the center Of the material before the
sleeve pattern is laid on to be cut out.
This makes the sleeve wider. The top
Of the sleeve is gathered only slightly.
and the notch IN the rounding oart
should be placed at the shoulder seam
of the waist part.
II you wish TO make the pattern Tor a
smaller doll. make q pleat down the
middle of the front of the pettefn bef0rs
you iay il on the material 10 cut cut.
In similar way make the hack smaller
by turning the two sides in down tbs
middle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-08

20 judge Burton. you're 70 do what }
tell ycu while 7 count twenty Ready
Tell ma q word rhyming with moon
one Two, three. four, five. SIX, seven,
elght-r'
soon cried The Judge. tTiumphantIyl
Correct. Your word has four letters,
that's four nicEeIs you owe the treas
urT- You've passeG'
MISS Burton. you are next. Tell mo
z word rhymlng with earth " And aEafl.
he began 10 count fUFiousIy.
-LsaTth-nearth-k earrh-mcartb- on.
yes-mirth.' Miss Burton, exclaimed
just as her examiner had reached seven
tsan
corrective nfckeIs. You've Dseged
Next. turning 10 Hr. King. Give me d
word rhyming with Saturn. One. two.
three and so on TO twenty.
MT King cggghed and spIuttered but
10 no effect. That puts me out. / sup
poser he laughed.
Not at all. Mr.. President. choose 2
word for this gentleman"
Harold glanced for second at a lit
tie notebook that he held in his hand.
then called Pattern"
Very good. Seven dimes! You've
passed"
'NlcEeis, YOU mean" said Mr. King
Not at alI-you paw double when
you miss. Next
The next was James Wilson. ana he
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-08

beneath the unusual weight Presently
the strange object seated itself IN a
crotch ID the bough and gazed down upon
the Circle
order, ordert" called Harold. MI
Secretary, whom have We heTe2'
The Man from the Moon replied
Frank
What is his business"
He hath come 10 assist in examining
the applicants for honorary member
ship"
Sir said the president. you are
welcome. Let as hear any valuable
suggestion YOU may have TO make 80
Mr. President" came a strangely IA
miliar voice. Il hear that your appll-
Giants are many
They are
And that You have run short Of con
undr-'
"s-s-zh-sb." came from the president
and secretary simultaneously
..Er-exCuse me-eT-eT mean that the
time consumed in that form Of exami ina
tion VIII be very great
That's 500 il Will assented the
secreta--
Especially owing 10 the duIIness Of
the applicants continued the Man from
the Mooa.
on. I say." protested Judge Burton.
Therefore, would suggest new and
more rapid test"
Very good. sir" replied Harold, let
Us have it
Make all the applicants stand up
This the applicants did without walt
ing for second request
Nov" said The Man from the Moon
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-08

shortened their grip on the rope and
prepared for q heaUe-
Up shot Heury-s knees, and at the
| same moment slack was taken in and a
fresh knot was formed, and then at the
command ''Heavei" the four straighten-
ed out and the opposing anchor found
the rope Futhlessly torn from him.
| Time" cried the referee, as he
| clamped the lever at the center OF the
| rope. Then he kneIt down TO measure the
margin OF victory.
The cadets win by four fnches!" he
| announced IN loud voice, and q shout
went up. from the corps.
! 'Hoo-ray. HOo-ray! L. c. NJ. A!
! HaswelI!''
1 Never had such sweet music saIuted
| HenTys ears,
Fifteen minutes later the four cadets
! again emerged from the. clubhouse and
/ advanced 10 the center OF the field for
/ the final struggle. Already the Midland
/ four were in their places awaiting them
Silence reigned among the spectators;
| The excitement was too keen to permit
OF its expression while the outcome Of
the contest was still in doubt. Henry's
| heart was throbbing wildly, but his head
was cool. Without a word ne drew on the
saddle and fastened the buckles in front
Are you ready?" asked the referee.
preparing TO release the lever.
zone momentt" cried Henry. and he
readjusted his feet on the cleat-
"Ready?'
Ready
And with the report Of the pistol the
two teams dropped as though shot
Quarter of an inch In the Midlands'
favor
A quarter of an ineh-how slight
disadvantage. yet how much to recover"
Hold" commanded Henry, Hold"
He was determined TO proceed cautious4
Iy, not to exhaust his own and his com
rades' strength at the start; but the
strain on the rope was tremendous-in-
deed, it was increasing How did his
opponent convey his orders to his men
without the use of words? But sudden
y the boys quick eye and mind solved
the mystery. Each Of the three men on
the rope. he noticed. lay with head turn
ed SO as TO watch his neighbours knee.
No 3's eye being fixed on the leg Of the
anchor. which thus served as the 3astru-
ment to telegraph his intentions to the
team.
Again came the strain on the rope.
which taxed the last ounce of Henry's |
strength to resist. He realized that his |
one hope lay in an aggressive policy. |
The first minute had long since been /
called; there remained now but little 1
more than three minutes
Hold Hold! 'OId!'' cautioned Henry
and then came the sharp command 1
'Heavei''
Two minutes"
"HeaveI"
For several moments il seemed TO 1
Henry as though he were Juggling against
a tree. Then however. followed a slight
relaxation al the other end. and he a.
last succeeded in getting his legs
Strengthened out
Eighth Of an inch IN the cadets IA
Wort"
A mad howl OF triumph told the sup
pressed excitement among the boys IN /
gray. but already had recommended that
irresistible, mysterious strain
Event"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-08

! The advantage had been iostI
! Three miDutsst-'
Hold H0ldI 'OId-Heavei'r
An inch IN the cadets favort''
"Heavei" came from the lips OF the
/ Midland anchor
An inch for Midland"
For several moments Henry silently
/ waited TO regain his strength for an
other effort The spectators were now
silent. again came the unexpected com
nand from the opposite anchor. but thia
time Henry succeeded IN preventing q
loss Moreover. almost Immediately he
followed UP his opponents abortive at
/ tempt with the command for his own
men to hesve. and. 10 his Joy, the ref
cree announced half an inch in his IA
vor
-Four minutes"
Could he but hold his advantage foz
ore minute longeri
Quarter of an inch for the eadetsi"
Already his rival had gained half ths
I0sst
-Four minutes fifteen seeondsI"
Stt1l both anchors sat motfonIsss.
-Four minutes and q haIfi"
Another five seconds passed.
Event"
Henry saw that he was lost Unless
something heroic was done.
Come upi" he comma nded n q log
voice
Come upi" was passed from No.
to No. 2. and from him 70 No L Imms-
diately back few No. rs head. as ths
signal that al we're prepared for the
tug. With the rapidly OF a piston ROD
Henry shot forward. drew IN the rops,
and cried, "Heavei''
''Half inch for cadetsi''
Five seconds moreI'f
"HeaveI" Numbered the Midland an
Choir, in desperation. and q mighty tug
came on the rope.
''Time." and the lever was pressed
into place
A moment Of feveTish silence passed
as the referee leaned over the board.
THE cadets win by quarter Of an inchl"
Then pandemonIum broke loose, and it
seemed to Henry that a great solid gray
mass was threatening him with snnihiia-
ton as the body OF cadets swept down
on him to raise him In triumph on to
their shoulders.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-08

agegf guard for excitement had
nl5ftnted Sc high that only a blind and
deaf boy could have resisted the conta-
gion.
Four teams in all were entered for the
contest. and with a view 10 postponing
the meeting OF the Midlands and the ca
diets as long as possible they were paired
TO meet the other contestants before
coming together for the final struggle
We can't lose. boysl'' muttered Hen
Ty, tiegcely, as much for his own en-
enlargement as for that OF his com
panlCns as they awaited in the club
house the summons for the preliminary
contest. The MIdlands had already dis
posed Of the Lansing IDyincibIes with
ridiculous ease. and they were still out
on the fields waiting to study the meth
DDS Of the cadets. As the four boys
trotted out TO the center of the field in
response 20 the summons Of the master
Of ceremonies shout of approval and
encouragement went up from that por-
ton Of the graudstand where the cadets
and their friends were assembled. Then
came a chorus Of groans from the fol-
lowers OF the Midland team The cheers
had dispelled HenTy's nervousness. and
he was again the cool. possessed
lad who had fought his way against the
opposition Of hatred.
BE content to win from the Butter
worth team" be had said to his assoc
CiaJes as they were leaving the club
house. if it's only by an inch I don't
want 20 give any tricks away TO the Mid
land captain"
The latter individual, Iong-Iegged and
self-possessed, stood by and silently
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-08

had been invaluable. but Oh these lie had
greatly improved. Not content Wa Stlies
self-evident method OF commanding hid
team 70 come Up and to "heave's he
and Dutchy had evolved a system OF dis
gulsed signals which enabled him to
communicate with those under bis com
mand without betraying his intentions
10 his opponents. The chief feature Of
this system vas the repetition OF the
word hold without significance until
suddenly changed into the Cockney com
nand, 90 old, " which in the excitement ot
the struggle. would almost Inevitably
escape attention save by the expectaut
ears Of his fellow COnsDiratoTg- whom -
would prspe~ re for a 'heaye" AS the
great danger 10 which a tug-of-Vsar
anchor is exposed Is being caught bS
his antagonist at she moment Of coming
up, at this signal Henry's companions
would increase the strain on the roUe
against possible TnI from the other
team. Not content with Jnese signals
however. although varied by other com
mands, Henry improved upon the ordf-
naFy manner OF holding the knot by
passing the end of the rope from right
10 left and around the main strand
In this way he gained. to certain de-
gree, the rapidity in taking in slack IN
herent in the simplest manner OF form
ing the knot, together with the security
OF more complicated methods
Tho day Of the fair was Saturday and
in accord with the fsrvId wishes Of ey-
eryone not a cloud was in the sky. and
the breeze that blew across the grounds
was reminiscent of early summer. The
entire corps was present al the games
save the few unfOrtunates on "delin-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-08

watched Harry as he pat on the saddle
ana adjusted the knot. Especially inter
ested did he appear in this last opera-
tlonr and Henry detected q supercilfous
smile on his rivals lips At view OF ths
simplicity of the knot
Just you wait q while young man
and ! will show you whether or not vo,,
can break that knot said Henry TO him
self. as he prepared for the drop.
Are you Teady2' asked the referee of
each anchor IN turn
READY came the replies
The next instant the report Of a pistol
rang out and the Two teams dropDed.
Hail an inch in the cadets favor,''
was the encouraging announcement.
Henry was satisfied, they would orfet1v
hold their advantage until the last min
ute. when they would increase il bv q
saTe margin, so as to prevent possible
deteat at the last moment This. how
ever, was precisely what the Butterwortb
captain intended they should not do, and
immediately be began a series or heaves
by which he hoped TO regain the lost
ground. But in vain: not the fraction OF
an inch did the cadets weaken
Steady. boys," said Henry, quietly.
and the three lads lay with backs as
straight and stiff as ramrOds and with
the rope Telentlessly gripped between
hands and knees. The Butterworth can
tain grew desperate and redoubIed his
efforts.
Two mjnutesI Three minutes." an
nounced the referee. but still Henry did
not move.
Hold, Hold, Hold,' was the COM
mand-" 'Oid.' and the three boys
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-08
THE MINUTES.
EEsms began on Thursday last,
EutonIy Mrs. Burton passed.

"Ahem! Rather short, aren't tbey?"
Uuericd Harold
a don't know that they are" said the
secre tarv.
He. never thought OF them till FIVE
minutes ago. - May explained. y think
he did spiendidIy-"
"Graeiaus. Look in the tree!" ex-
claimed Mrs Burton. pointing to q huge
object climbing along an apple bough
which extended over the hedge into the
Circle It was clothed in red. and had
long green. ears and a black tail. It's
face was human. but dTeadfuIly colored
IN blue and white Altogether il was a
fairly good representation Of q fat devil.
and while the spectators shook from
fear the apple bough shook and gToaned