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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-05-16

A good story is told about former
member of the Missouri legislature.
Before his election he was chronically
"broke." When he returned from JET
ferson City, he exhibited $500 In good'
crisp greenbacks. Some Of his friends
'1ollied" him about his prosperity.
sYou didn't have cent when YOU
went to the legislature, did you
Jones?" said one Of them.
mot blamed cent" said Jones.
"As a matter Of fact | lent you half
your railroad fare, didn't III
II believe you did,
"Well, you were down In Jefferson
City about forty days. You got 80 a
day. Now, what the gang wants to
know is how you managed to save $500
out of a total income Of $500"
"Come Closer" whispered Jones, "and
I'll tell you how l did it. I had my
washing done at home."-Kansas City
Journal.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-05-16
Remarkable Luck.

In Gold Hill, New. in 1877, one OF
the mining bosses--Tole by name-had
trouble with some of the laborers In
his mine. One night three OF them at
tackled him in barroom. Two OF them
pinned him down, while a third stood
over him with a revolver. The muzzle
almost touched his stomach. Once,
twice. thrice, a fourth and fifth time
the weapon snapped. Tole closed his
eyes. Each moment he expected to be
his last. The disgusted rutfian threw
his disappointing weapon on the floor.
with an oath, and, Joined by his aids,
left the place. Tole wiped the cold
sweat from his brow, mechanically
picked up the discarded weapon, went
to the door and fred off every charge,
remarking that it was just his luck.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-05-16
The Men In Line.

The land forces alone OF Europe
number "on the war footing Zo'OoV'-
600 men. Even Spain has an army lar
ger than our own. ooooo .u
standing side by side 25,0Oo,OOo men
would make a continuous line from
Calais across Europe and Asia TO BE-
ring strait.
Parading up Broadway at the usual
pace. infantry in files Of twenty, cavai'
ry ten abreast and field guns two
abreast this force would pass city hal
In about seven and half months, pa
rading eight hours a day. Sundays ex
cepted.
On the continent soldiers are carried
,tanding in fourth class cars contain
ing forty men each. Very small rreign
cars we should call them. To moDi
lize these men at once would taK'
sos 900 such cars in about $4,000 trains
At q mile headway the trains woui'
reach twice around the world.-NeV
York World.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-05-16
M. THEIRS AT HOME.
The Peculiar Habits of the HIS
torian's Daily Life.


The daily life Of Theirs was very Pc
culiar. He rose always at very early
hour. about 5 o'clock In the morning,
seldom later. After q cup OF coffee anu
n light repast lie would work steadiiy
for many hours. Then he usually look
n walk or would perhaps play game
or tennis before breakfast. when meal
was served at the usual French hour.
Then he would speak to his frienos anu
90 out for 9 drive. sometimes pay VISITS
and return a little after 4, wheh ne
went regularly TO bed and slept uil II
was time to get ready for dinner tor
some extraordinary reason his dinner
hour was 7:50, and he was very pune
tual. After dinner he always slept Ior
twenty minutes or half an hour anu
then would remain up chatting ana
talking to a late hour. His brightest
moment was always subsequent to MS
after dinner sleep. No one could De
more agreeable in conversation, more
easy or natural or more ready 10 iin-
mart information without being prolix.
He was a true Provencal M all his
tastes and habits. He loved the bright
sun OF his native Provence. He thor
oughly appreciated the peculiar charm
of the coast near Marseilles, the beau
ty of the gray olive groves ana the
smile of the Mediterranean. He pre-
ferred the dishes of Provence to almost
any others. He used to mix oil LIBERAL
ly with his food, and | remember at a
dinner at the Duchesse Gallieras a
fair sized bottle Of oil was specially
placed next his plate, and he consumed
II all.-Cornhill Magazine.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-05-16
A Raw 0xafr.

Although the actual amount OF nutri-
tive material In a raw oyster LIS small
1t comprises all classes Of food sub
stances In a peculiarly sssimilabls
form. Generally speaking, the raw
mollusk consists Of four-ffths water.
The danger-a remote one-of the oys-
ter containing living typhoid fevef
germs may be obvlated by the use OK
lemon juice. The oyster is rendered
tough and indigestible by boiling.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-05-16
Altogether Too Iaauisitfve.

Burgess-What humbug Dolver Is!
When | asked him II he had read my
article about THE Epochal Era" ne
said he had and that 1t was the hnese
thing he had seen for years, but when
1 came to question him found he
didn't know the first thing about tne
article. What do you think of that!
Yerrow-I think 1t should be lesson
TO YOU to let we'll enough alone next
time.-Boston Transcript
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-05-16
In the Olden Days of Crfnoline.

A woman tells this OF the oiu oaye Va
"cages:"
A man-an artist and q very shy
person-walked out with the woman
he delighted to honor and asked her
TO marry him. In stepping closer 10
her as the occasion seemed to demand,
early In the walk he got his root
through her large and expansive hoop
and was too modest to make any at
tempt to remove it. She was equally
timid. so they took their walk, settled
matters (she consenting) and came
home with bis foot still held in her
hoop. History does not state how IL
J was finally removed. | only know tne
| story is true, and the pair today are
old married lovers. .--.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-05-16
Only Half the Truth

Wife during the quarrel)-Yes, ana
people say you only married me for
my money.
Husband-People are wrong. my dear.
They overlook the fact that you also
had considerable real estate.-Chicago
News.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-05-16

The real need OF the times, according
to the princess in every family Is some
method by which the earning capacl-
ties Of fathers may be doubled
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-10-07

Sheriff II. F. Whitcomb was in Bangor
last Thursday.
Miss Crouch. OF New York, is visiting
Mrs Helen Wisgin.
Mrs. Julia A. Crabtree is visiting rel
| atives In Winter Hsr boz.
Rev. j. P Smonton is In Belfast for a
few days visiting his aged mother.
Rev. David Kerr will scon begin specis |
Sunosy services in the Baptist church.
Rev. David Kerr end wife are attending
the Baptist State convention at Rockland
this week.
The Knights OF Pytbiss will work the
| aDce is desired.
George N Black, OF Boston, aud his
friend Mr.. Pitman we're In the city a few
days last week.
Charles Leland won the horse be-
onging TO Frsnk H. Gould that vas
drawn by ticket.
Eleven memters OF the Ellsworth
| festival chorus attended the festival in
B,ngor last week.
The regular morthly meeting Of the
Senator Hale hose company was held
Monday evening.
A. II. Carlisle has gone to Moosehead
lake where he will collect eggs for the
State fish hatchery.
Misses Mary F. Hopkins and Lillian A.
Belcher are home from a visit to Mrs.
| Eudora Hopkins il Bangor.
The Emerys have closed their cottage,
Crosby lodge, at Hancock Point, and are
| back to Ellsworth for the winter. "
Miss Maude Goggins is spending two
| weeks vacation among friends in Massa-
| chusetts. She viii visit In Bath on her
way home.
Mrs. David Kerr conducted the morn
ing service in the Baptist church, La
moiDe, last Sunday, and at Trenton in
he afternoon.
The ladies' circle of the Methodist
church will meet with Mrs. F. M. Blais-
dell to morrow afternoon. A large
attendance Is desired.
A meeting of the Dirigo club was held
last evening for the purpose of deciding
as to the annual concert and ball that is
held on Thanksgiving eve.
Rev. p. A. Hayes, the assistant at St
Joseph's Catholic church, left Sunday
evening for his home 10 quincy, Mass +,
| where he will spend week.
M. Y. McGown, OF the First national
bank, with his wife and daug htsr, left
| Saturday for Boston. Mr.. McGown is
| taking his annual vacation.
Fred Fl. Lord, assistant ostmaster, has
returned from a vacation spent in the
Moosehead Lake region and has resumed
his duties at he postotfice.
dinner WAS given Monday evening
at The Pines by Senate and Mrs. Hale In
honor of their son Frederick Hale, ut
Portland, the occasion being his Birthday
anniversary. Twenty-six guests were
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-10-07
CHURCH NOTES.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Req. J. p. Simonton, pastor.
Sunday, Oct. IL Morning service at
1890. Sunday school at 11.45. Epworth
league at p. m.
Prayer meeting Friday evening at 7.30.
Trenton-Preaching Sunday at 2.3O p. IL.
MIR. Slmonton.
Bdyside-Preaching Sunday evening at
z. Mi. Slmonton.
UNION CoNG'L, ELLSWORTH FALLS.
Rec. j A. Scheuerle.
Sunday, Oct. 11-Preacniug service at
10 81 d. IN. ounasy scnooi at 1l.30 u. IN.
Evedlng service al 80.
Weekly prsyer meeting Friday evening
at 7.30.
Req. Daoid Kerr, pastor.
Sunday, Oct. 11-Morning service at
1890. Sermon by the pastor. Sunday
school at II 45 Junior q. +. at 6 y. m
Praise aud preaching service at z.
Prayer meeting Friday al 7.30 p m.
South Hancock-5eryice Sunday NJ 2 sc
p. IN a trip ~ neathen lands. MIS-. Ksl
Trenton harvest thanksgiving servics
ounuus a, 2 sc p. N. Mr.. Kerr.
UNITARIAN.
Reu. s. w. Sutton, pastor
Sunday, Oct. 11-5ervice at 1890 a. II,
Sunday school at IL 45 a. ID.
CONGREGATIONAL.
Req. j. M. Adams, pastor.
Friday, Oct. 9-Prayer ana conference
meeting at 80.
Sunday, Oct. 11-Morning service at
10 30 Sunday school at 11.45 a. III.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-10-07
MOUTH OF THE RIVER.

w. L. Remick and wife spent last week
among relatives in Boston. "
George Murch, of Portsmouth, N. H., is
visiting his parents, w. S. Much and
wife.
Mrs. Flora Gregory, of Bar Harbor,
made her mother, Mrs. Mark Miiliken, a
brief visit last week.
Oct. 5. r.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-10-07
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADvERTIspmrsTs THIS WEEK.

Frank Lewis-Notice of foreclosure.
Mrs Ruby Mercer-Freedom notice.
NJ Gallert-Dry goods.
Parcher-A pothecary.
Wiggin & &Moore-Apothecaries
First Natl Bank Home banking system.
Hancock hall-The Village Fool
A w Greely-Simmons watch chain.
Grindal-Flour, sugar etc.
Moore-Dry goods, millinery, etc.
Reliable Clothing Co-Clothing.
Hancock Co Savings Bank.
BLUEHILL, Me:
Alexander Gillis-Notice of foreclosure.
BRooKLIS, Me:
Marten fur boa--Lost
AUGUSTA, Me:
Home Supply Co.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-10-07

Appointments by the Governor.
Notary public-George M. Warren, Cas-
tine.
Justice of The peace and quorum-A. w.
King, Ellsworth.
Trustee Maine school for the deaf
Henry W. Sargent, sedgwick Sargent
YilIel.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-10-07

THE AMERICAN is on sale in
EllswOrthat the news stands of
G. III. Leland, j. A. Thompson
and III. w. Estey. Single copies,
B cents; subscription price,
$3.50 per we ar in advance.
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SCHEDULE OF MAILS
AT ELLSWORTH PosT.oFFIcH.
In effect June 10, 1903.

GOING EAsr-6.i3, 7,2l m, 1873. 40 and GIL
pm.
GOING wEsr-ll.t6 m, 23, s.s1 and 1923 m
NAIL CLOSES AT rosToFFIcE.
GOING EAsT-7.o0 m. 3 IS, $50 and 10 p m.
GOING WEsT-1l.2O m. 2, 5 and 10 m.
SUNDAY.
Mail trains arrive from the west at 6.l3 m,
u 81 and GIL p m. Leave for the west at 2.2s,
h.3l and l0.2s p III. Mail closes for the west at
2, 5 and II IN.
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COMING EVENTS.

Friday, Oct 9 at Hancock hali-s'Fhe
Village Fool" Prices, %, So and 50c.
Tuesday, "wednesday, Thursday, Oct. q,
2S and 29 at Hancock hall Fair OF Catholic
society.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-10-07

Brannigs"-r rne ost tor told me to g't q
a - rous la er - ne to nach. Drup
gist-Yes sb; what sort do you want?
Bra" nigsn-Tts liza q l care what sort iJ
is 80 To- e m tits aisly digested
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-26
STATE vs., FRANK sIsco.

The preliminary hearing of Frank Sis
co charged with the use of deadly
weapon upon Alden Patton colored.
was called in the court Of the justice of
the peace yesterday afternoon at 4
o'clock. The defendant is represented
by Hon. Geo, holland and the state by
Deputy District Attorney Eakin. De-
fendant offered to plead guilty to the
simple charge of assault and battery,
but this was opposed by the district at
torney and so the case will likely be
carried into the circuit court. Should
II prove, however, available to settle the
matter in the jurisdiction of the court
of the justice of the peace, such settle
ment will be resorted to. Evidence was
heard yesterday until $50 and the
court adjourned. The hearing will be
resumed at o'clock next Tuesday af-
ternoon. The evidence so far tends to
show that Patton entered Sisco's place
and asked for drink. He was ordered
out. The eolored man protested al
such treatment and quarrel ensued,
The proprietor held forth to his would
be customer that negroes were not al
lowed upon the premises and in the
end emphasized his remarks with a
glass lar. This action on the part OF
siseo brought about his arrest and the
present court proceedings.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-26
|MANCHURIA
AND POWERS
Stand Taken By Russia win Not
Affect Trade of United
States.
GERMANY WILL BE NEUTRAL
Result May Be That Great Britain
and Japan viii Stand
Alone.
GERMANY WILL BE NEUTRAL

Washington. April 25.-From Ger
many no official advices have been re-
yeived regarding the attitude Of the
l.erlln government. but the understand
ing IL general in the diplomatic corps
that Russia has nothing to apprehend
from Germany In the stand taken in
Manchuria. Russia and Germany. II is
admitted, have thorough understand
ing relative to China and while Il may
not be necessary for the Berlin gov
ernment 70 come openly to the sup
port Of the Russian demands at this
time. other powers Will be permitted
TO see clearly that Germany Is not hos
tile TO Russia's plans.
When the United States protests in
dlyIdnally. as 1t is expected she will,
Russia viii be prepared to make GER
tain concessions to American trade In
Manehuria, which Is really Americas
only vital interest In the matter. This
concession VIII satisfy the United
States. thus leaving Great Britain and
Japan alone in their protest.
Russia and the United States have
been traditional friends and while on
their face the Manchurian develop
ments seem TO be unfavorabie to the
United States. It should be remember
ed that Russia's policy is to demand
everything in sight and then to make
intelligent concessions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-26
STAGE FULL OF STARS.

Diamonds and Hearts" Is neat,
spicy comedy drama, built upon an
interesting plot: the lines are sparkling
and there are opportunities through
out for good acting. Fishers opera
house was crowded last night by
friends and neighbors of the stage full
of stars and the audience was kept in
constant good humor. The stage set
tings were particularly handsome, L,
b. Percival, the director having the
pick of the leading furniture houses Of
the city and his selections were OF the
best. Mr.. Percival is capable actor
and his local support was appreciated
by house full of people, During the
evening Miss Grace Rannells the digni-
fled widow, elicted much applause In
her vocal selections, responding to an
encore. and George Mcbride and Mr.,
Percival scored hits in their banjo and
mandolin Duets, The play was given
for the benefit of the Commercial club
and a good sum was realized to add 70
the gymnasium fund.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-26
WILL START A coNDENsoRY.

Articles OF Incorporation were filed in
the office OF the county clerk yesterday
for the Tillamook Condensed Milk COM
pany. The plant and head office Of the
company will be located in the city Of
Tillamook, where is produced probably
the largest amount OF milk In a small
area in the country, making 1t desir-
able place for an enterprise Of this kind
NJ. A. ]. Cohn, president Of the port
OF 'rillamook commission and of the In
corporated firm of Cohn & Co, leading
merchants of that city, and who is now
in Astoria, is at the head CT the new
venture. The incorporators are en-
couraged ny the success OF the con-
densories which are in operation in the
valley and will at once erect a plant
and proceed TO business. increasing its
capacity according to the demand. The
products for the present will be con-
densed milk and sterilized evaporated
cream.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-26
state that they win meet the reduction
and may 80 even lower.
PIONEERS REUNION

y
Wednesday. June II. is the date set
for the annual meeting Of the oregon
Pioneer association, II II said that
Secretary Hines has secured the
names Of 200 pioneers who have never
attended reunion, and who may come
this year. Senator Fulton is TO be the
orator OF the day. and the occasional
addresses win be made by Capt. oliy-
er G. Applegate OF KLAMATH county.
Efforts are being made to secure lar
ger attendance and greater interest
than ever before. The Native Sons,
Native Daughters. and the Indian War
Veterans win hold their annual reun-
IONS during the same week.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-26
THE woMAN's CLUB.

An instructive meeting Of the wo-
mans club was held yesterday after
noon in the Odd Fellows hall. Mrs
Gearhart was chairman Of the meeting
The musical and literary program was
well selected and every feature was
highly enjoyed. Miss Sophie Reinhart
of Portland delivered very fine adj
ires on Our Modern Education. The
speaker Is thoroughly acquainted with
her subject and her eloquent address
yesterday showed great care and prep
aration.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-26
COASTERS START RATE WAR


A rate war has been declared by ship
pers engaged in the eoasting trade,
Thenollar Steamship company has am
nouneed cut in the rates on merehan-
disc carried from San Francisco to
Grays harbor. The prevailing rate hith
erto has been 50 ton, and the vessels
Of the Dollar line will hereafter carry
freight to the northern port for 81 q
ton. The reason given for the cut In
rates is that rival firms are reducing
rates on the quiet. The companies now
having steamers on the Grays harbor
run are the Dollar Steamship company
and Sudden and Christianson. The Of
fieers of the Pollard Steamship Co.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-26
British Have Taken Revenge Tor
Recent Slaughter Of
Troops.
KILL 1000 OF THE ENEMY
Colonel Cobbe Has Been Reliev-
but At What Cost Is Not
Known.

Aden. Arabia, April 2s.--BrigadIe1~
General Manning. after an engagement
With the Mad Mullah's forces, has re-
iIeved Colonel cobbe. near Gamburru.
somaiIland, IS miles westward Of Ca
ladi About 1000 Of the MulIah's men
were killed. The British loss y NOT
known.
The few details obtainable Of the dis
aster to Colonel Plunkett's detachment
April II shows the MuIIah's forces con
sited Of 2OO8 horsemen and 10000 spear-
men. They surrounded Colonel Plum
kctt's force in the open and the So
malls, after heavy rifle fire charged
repeatedly with their horsemen and
spearnen on all sides.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-26
Base Ball Scores.
PACIFIC COAST.

At Los Angeies--Los Angeles, 4;
Sacramento. 0.
At San Franclsco-san Francisco, A.
Oakland, Q.
At OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES game
postponed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-26
PACIFIC NATIONAL.

AT Tacoma-Tacoma. 3; Portland, Q
Called at end OF fifth.
At San Francisco Helena, -; sar
Francisco. 2.
At Los Angeles-Los Angeles. 10
Butte, 1.
At seattle-seattle, S; Spokane, Z.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-26
AMERICAN,

At Philadelphia Boston. 1; Philadel-
phia, 0.
AT Detroit Detroit. 2; Cleveland. Q.
At washington-New York, II: Wash
ington. 2.
At st Louis chicago-st. Louis game
postponed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-26
NATIONAL.

At Brooklyn Brooklyn, s; Philadei-
phia, 0.
At Pittsburg- St. Louis, 10; Pitts
burg, 1.
At Chicago Chicago. 4; Cincinnati. q
At New York-New York, s.; Boston,7.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-20
bfUCGT Gg g
~cfe q isl
|.,olyes to Settle Al the Discussion About Grass.
:, and MakeC Trip to the Country y y

was bright moonlight night, and a
grasshoppef could be seen as we'll as
by MONDAY After going half a mile
the fence was climbed and the discov-
erer was ready to begin investigations.
1t did not take him long as he crept
about Oh hands and knees to discover
graSshopper under Il stalk of clover.
and after five minutes of peering about
the following entry was made in his
memorandum book:
1T is settled fact that the gras ss-
hopper sleeps, but at the same time he
opens one eye at ntorvals. as if watch
ing out for enemies | am now about
to poke him up in order to get a line
on his hind legs.
Mem. No. 2. | have poked. AS I
poked he jumped, and as he jumped it
seemed to me that he only made use Of
his right hind leg. If this be SO then
three legged grasshoppcr would an
swer every purpose. shall investigate
further.
Mem. No. 3 Have found another
hopper. and he seems to be wide awake
1t may be that my approach aroused
him. Later on he will be poked
Mem. No. 4. pollcd and he jumped
l am not at all satisfied with what
saw. lie seemed only 10 use his front
legs to jump and to use his hind ones
to kick out with after he Was in the
air. 1t may be chat his hind feet are
his defense, same as q mules. It is a
question never discussed before. and
the honor of solving it will belong to
me.
Mem. No. 5. | have cornered an
old socker of hopper under burdock
leaf, and it is my opinion that he is
sound asleep. l have tickled him with
straw and he has bumped his back
as if having an attack Of nightmare. I
am going to give him a sudden jab and
keep my eyes on bis hind legs One of
the most important questions in nat
ural science is on the point of being
solved.
Mem. No 6. pokcd and
And that WAS all. The farmer who
had taken him fer an anarchist had
kept an eye on him. as he said he
would. and after seeing him climb the
fence had hurried on and got his sons.
Jim and Bill. to go back with him.
They found Mr.. Bowser lying in the
meadow Oh his stomach. and the first
thim@ he knew of their presence they
had laid hands on him and We're wal
looping him about with uncalled for
energy. He tried to explain. but the
farmer interrupted him with:
60 in, jim; 90 for him, Bill, Durn
his hide. but We'll give him all the
through with u.s.
You fools my name is Bowser"' he
shouted.
81 dan't keer whether it's RoNser or
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-20

Towser." Shouted the farmer I'M re-
turn, but know you won't burn any
barns for me!'
Mr. Bowser fought back but three to
one is big odds. They ripped the col
lar off his coat, tore all the buttons OF
his vest and rolled him over and over
and threw him over the fence, and
when he had gathered himself up he
looked like tramp who had been car
ried across the country by cyclone.
The three men sat on the fence and
watched until he had limped out of
sight and they only jeered when he
threatened to sue for 100000 dam
ages.
1t was striking midnight and Mrs.
Bowser was still reading when the
front door was unlocked and Mr. Bow
ser entered.
us that you. dear?" she called.
"Yes, it is me. DEAR" he replied as he
stooC before her, "and I've got few
words to say to you!"
"Ycu've been run over or something's"
"l have"
"You didn't find out about the grass
hoppers"