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Minister Ordained.

An event of more than usual inn
portance and significance occurred
at Halls Chapel Baptist Church last
Sunday morning when in place OF
the regular services Melvin W. Blox-
ON was ordained a minister for the
work of the Baptist Church.
On Saturday Mr.. Bloxom appeared
before a Council of Baptist ministers
and stood an examination relative to
his fitness for the exalted place he
has chosen for his life's work. He
acquitted himself with credit, and
proved by his diligence in study and
exemplary character to be worthy
the confidence of his brethren. The
Council placed it's seal upon his aspi-
ration, and set the following Sunday
morning for the Ord ination services.
Sunday morning proved to be an
ideal day, and a large congregation
gathered to hear the sermon and
speaking incident to the occasion.
Rev. Charles Clements, pastor of the
church, presided at the services, and
conducted the open devotional exer-
cises. Rev. L. g. DAVIS, pastor Union
Baptist Church, Chincoteague Is
land, preached the Ordination Ser
mon from Judges III-20, II have a
message from God unto thee" Rev.
E. Y. Pool, pastor Of Bethel Baptist
Church, delivered the charge TO the
candidates; Rev. II. s. Kidd, delivered
the charge to the church; Rev. Il. @.
Whitehurst, pastor at Mappsville
and Modestown, prese nted the Bible,
and Rev. Il. G. Davis offered the Or
dainlng Prayer, assisted in the cere-
mony of Laying on of Hands by all
the ministers present. The service
closed by the candidate pronouncing
the benedictiou.
With the closing of he service Mr..
Bloxom steps out before the world
with the stamp of regularly ordain'
ed minister of the Baptist denomina.
tion upon him.
Mr.. Bloxom is an Accomac boy who
has worked his way up from the hum
BILE place of his environment to a
position of noble endeavor, hon
ored and expected by men. The
Eastern Shore may well be proud
of him. We extend our con-
gratulations and wish him USE
full and honored place in the ranks Of
his chosen profession. Rev. Mr.
Bloxom is still pursuing his studies
at Grocer Theological Seminary. He
will graduate in June of this year. 1t
is to be hoped that he will find 9
field among the vacant churches OIL
the Eastern Shore.
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Chinc0teague.

A building boom has started with
us and all of our mechanics are BUSY
Mr.. Clayton Richardson. of Girdle-
tree, has assumed the duties OF man
ager of the Wheaton Mercantile Co.
Quite a number OF our shippers
have disposed Of their oysters and
are down the bay looking after more
seed.
Sloop-yacht Frank Ada was blown
ashore at Toms Cove last week. She
was fioated by Capt. j. NJ. Feddeman
and crew Of Assateague Live Saving
station.
Ernest Ingersoll, of Girdletree, has
bought the stock of merchandise oil
William Warner, on Porter ST., and
will continue the business at the old
stand.
Schooner d. J. Wheaton, Capt.
John Wheaton, loaded with oysters
was in collision with boat in Hamp-
ton Roads last week. Her cargo was
taken out of her and necessary re-
pairs made.
John Fletcher and wife are visit
ing friends in Philadelphia and Mrs.
E. F. Laws left for hospital in that
city last week; John Dirickson, OF
Norfolk, is home on visit to his
family; E. Dave Winder is in Phila-
delphia on a business trip; ID. D..
Wheaton and L. w. Watson, of
Philadelphia, are here looking after
business matters.
Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this
week: r. B. Fisher, w. G. Shaw, r.
H. Dunenburg, Baltimore; Edward L..
Elkins, L. w. Watson, d. j. Wheal-
ton, l. Trimble, s. H. Shutter, Phila-
delphia; NJ. E. Selby, j. @. Sasse,
Wilmington; ]. A. Downs, Dover; @.
A. White, Scranton;L P. Ayres, Ocean
City; L. L. Layton, Georgetown, j..
u. Williams, Sydney s. Bowen, Ber-
lin; w. G. Gillet, Salisbury;L. O. Hud-
son, D. w. Campbell, Selbyville.
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Parksley.

Mr.. r. J. Mason is quite sick with
pneumonia.
Miss Maude bayfield, left for Balti-
more Thursday.
VS.. Deitrick, of New York, spent
several days here last week.
Rev. W. b. Judefind has returned
from n visit to his mother, who has
been quite sick, at her home in Kent
county, Md.
There will be a very interesting
service at the Parksley Baptist
Church Sunday afternoon, March .
The church has been carrying a debt
of 81 10000 and this occasion will
mark the final liquidation of thiS
debt. The order of exercises will in
clude historical sketch of the
church. some special music, a public
burning of the mortgage on the
church and reception Of new mem
bers. Friends of the Church In this
and other communities are cordially
invited to be present. No special col
lection will be taken.
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OnancOck.

Mr.. J. @. W. Leatherbury has been
confined to his home this week with
the grip.
Mrs. Nora Will, of Baltimore, is
visiting at the home of her father,
Mr.. j. s. Tyler.
Reports from Washington state
that Mrs. William Fl. Parker, who is
there for treatment OF the ear, is
much better and will not have to
have an operation performed.
1t is understood that the Diamond
State Telephone Company has forty
men at work stretching their wires
down the Peninsula and expect to
reach this place in the near future.
Ida Gray 2:194. bred and owned
by Mr.. &. Smith Walter, of this town,
who sold her to Mr.. Samuel Nelson,
of Richmond, was sold at auction
last week at Philadelphia for 81, 500.
She was by Bursar, 2:17t, dam Maude.
She will probably be raced the COM
ing season.
The engagement OF DR.. Oscar l.
Powell, one of the most prominent
young physicians on the Eastern
Shore and p resident of 0nancock,
to Miss Sara Long, one of the most
popular young ladies OF Easton,
Peunsy lvania, has been announced.
The marriage takes place on April
ID in Easton.
Mr.. Stewart X. Powell, special
commissioner, sold at public auction
Saturday, the real estate of the late
john Hurst, comp rising 217 acres Of
cleared and woodland, situated near
Chescopnessex, for $6,975. This is
indeed remark able price as there
was much woodl and attached to the
property.
The ladies have had a subject to
gossip upon the past week. A gem
tleman with a rather eccentric APP
pearance came to town and visited
every house selling music. He took
the public by storm when he went
into the postoffice and asked if there
was any mail for Monsieur Viscount
de Frousac. A gentleman that sign
ed himself the Viscount de Frousac
wrote to our postmaster last year in
curing about an old estate on the
Shore situated near Onancock that
was for sale. He wanted something
that had colonial history and con-
tanned 1000 acres. If he found what
he waited he would buy. He was
also in correspondence with Mr.. W..
S. Holland. The question arises is
this gentleman the viscount? He
states that he is not the viscount
but that the viscount is a great com
poser of music and he sells his music.
The viscount is to come later.
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BIOxOm.

Miss Minnie Goodwin Is visiting
friends at Onley this week.
Mr.. G. G. Waller, of Hebron, Md -,
in our town this week on business
trip.
The dwelling recently vacated by
Mr.. H. L. Dickinson on Railroad Ave.
was occupied this week by Mr.. j. W.
Littleton.
Mr. Joseph Bloxom, of this place,
has accepted position as travelling
salesman with Brandes Il Bro, whole
sale notion house OF Philadelphia.
Mr.. A. S Cutler, night agent for
the N. Y. ?. s. n. R. r. Co., at this
place, is off on a two weeks vacation
and Mr.. W. F. Taylor, of Birds Nest,
is relieving him.
Mr.. T. B. Mason received this week
a fine drove of horses from the West
Those in need of a good roadster
farm horse or horse Of any kind will
do we'll to call at his stables at this
place.
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BrOadWater.

Messrs. J. II. Robbins and Benz.
Bowen are in New York this week.
Mr.. Thomas Philips, an aged citi-
zen of this place, is quite sick at this
writing.
Mrs. Chas. Sterling was called on
last Wednesday to the bedside of her
mother, near Parksley.
The schooner, Virginia, Capt. CAL
vim Brown owner, loaded with oys-
tiers here this week for Norfolk.
Mr.. James Doughty is confined to
his home at Wachapreague, by in
iuries due to an accident while Oh
duty at the L. 8. Station,of which he
is a surfman, last week.
Rev. j. Arthur VIM paid his
usual monthly visit to this church
on last Sunday. The new pews hav'
ing arrived he remained over Tues
day to assist in putting them up.
Messrs. J. Il. Nicholson and j. Lee
Winder visited this place on last
Wednesday, remaining over until
Saturday. They were the guests Of
MIR. and Mrs. g. A. Melvin. The
hostess gave them an oyster roast OF
Thursday evening, which seemed tc
be thoroughly enjoyed by all present.
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0nley.

Mr.. II. r. Bull bedded his sweets
last week, the first in this section.
Rumor has it that we are to have
another bride in our town at an early
day.
Miss Helen Burton, pupil at Buena
Vista College, returned home last
week.
Mr.. w. G. Cullen, of the Produce
Exchange office, after an absence OF
several days, is at his post OF duty
again.
Rev. Mr.. McCutcheon, of Margan-
town, w. Va, preached an interest
ing sermon at Town Hall here last
Sunday.
Mrs. Lynn Bull, Mrs. Sue James,
Mrs. Lee Hutchinson, Miss Althea
Rogers and Miss Lillian Savage at
tended the w. G. L. u. Convention,
Cape Charles, this week.
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niona.
Mr.. A. B. Miles, who has been
quite sick with pneumonia, is now
convalescent.

Mr.. A. B. Miles, who has been
quite sick with pneumonia, is now
convalescent.
The farmers of this section are
busy hauling fertilizers and making
preparations for planting potatoes
and bedding sweets.
The attendance of our Pittsville
school has been very large this ses-
sion. We hope to have new build
ing and an assistant by another
term.
Two of Atlantic's sports have been
seen driving through our village
quite frequently. We know that
Cupid has gently drawn the net
about the first and suppose the sec
ond is in danger. However the patient
boy with his little ferry boat and
lantern may be found at his post
every Sunday evening for we do not
wish our visitor to have to ford the
creek or fire the signal shot in the
forest.
The social given at the home OF Mr..
G. u. Tull last Thursday evening
was quite su ccess. The merry party
arrived promptly at eight o'clock.
Many and various were the games In
which all engaged. Refreshments
were served at half past eleven, after
which the guests were entertained
with vocal and instrumental music
rendered by Miss Mabel Yingling
All reported it to be one OF the best
of the season.
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NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES
Keller.

The watchword and work here
abouts is-"plsl ut your round pota-
toes and bed your sweets"
Miss Annie Bird entertains her
many young friends of this section
on the evening of the 18th inst.
Our popular dentist, DR.. John
Hoffman, recently quite sick, we are
glad to learn, is now convalescent.
Mr.. G. Walter Mapp, after most
enjoyable tour of fine Southern
States, is expected home Saturday.
Invitations are out for an evening
entertainment next Friday at the
home of MIR. F. L. Stockley, given in
honor of their son, Mr.. u. Thomas
Stockley of Keller.
The stockholders of the Eastern
Shore Agricultural Fair Association
met at Keller on the 3rd inst, and
put in motion their fair of 1908 by an
election of officers and directors for
same.
DIR. John b. Mears, son of the late
Benz. w. Mears, who has been re-
Gently visiting his friends and rela-
tives in and around Keller, and
awaiting Marching Orders" has
been sent, we learn, to Buffalo, n. Y.
We are proud of our Doctor john
and think he is destined to take high
rank as surgeon in U. s. Navy.
The young people of Keller and
Grangeville are getting up an even
ing entertainment, consisting OF
tableaux, charades, &C., which they
are planning to give at the Keller
Fair Grounds in the near future
Some of our best talent will be put
into this effort, and it bids fair to be
worthy of liberal patronage. LOOK
out for Press notices of same.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Thomas Stockley
entertained a few friends at theil
home ,Ville-nora, last Friday evening
in honor of their sister, Miss Zillah
Mapp. Among those who were pres
ent and found the occasion very en-
iovable. in spite of the stormy
weather, were Miss Emma LeCatC
and Miss Marie Bird, DR.. John b
Mears, Rev. w. A. VIM, Messrs
Robt. Crowder and Charles Mears
DR.. and Mrs. j. E. Hyslup.
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Things-to- wear for ladies are here
that are not kept elsewhere OF the
same style or at the same price for
the same quality. A new lot OF ex'
quisite styles of stock ties, In large
variety, embroidered collars, lace
collars, Battenburg collars, lace edge
and insertion, Hamburg edge and
insertion and wells. Any article OF
hair goods furnished. Tailored suits
may be ordered through us from a
very high class, exclusive tailor, OF
New York City, at much advantage
in price and means of fitting. New
idea patterns at 10 cents. Fashion
sheets free.
Riley's
Millinery & Notions,
Onancock.
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Spelling Contest.

Report of the spelling contest cons
Quoted by me on February Goth, be-
tween the Atlantic and the Green
back schools. The grades were as
folio VS.;
Atlantic school-Miss Delilah War
ner, o.; Miss Lena Mock, 80; Miss
Winnie Parsons, 81; Miss Lena Tay-
lor, 10; Miss Beatrice Thornton, Sc;
Miss Ollie Ross, So.
Greenback school-Miss Bessie
Chapman, So; Miss Eva Smith, u
Miss Minnie Jones, rs; Miss Ethel
Jones, Sc; Miss Jennie Short, 70; Miss
Laura Chapman, So.
Average, Atlantic S1S, Greenback
TAI. l therefore declare the Atlantic
school the winner by.
A. G. Smith.
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CaShVille.

Miss Blanche Drummond of Baltl-
more is at home with her mother for
a short time.
Rev. L. B. Kirby will not fill his
appointment next Sunday, as he will
be absent from the county.
Messrs. H. R. Boggs & Bros. clerk,
Mr.. ]. Il. Dodson. is confined to bis
bed with an attack of la grippe.
Capt. Joe Crockett and family, who
moved to Gloucester county during
the oyster season. has returned home
Mr.. B. W. Parker, our champion
boat builder, has recently completed
two bateaux, that are perfect speci'
mems of workmanship.
Rev. w. F. Sheppard, State organ
izer Jr. o. U. A. MS. made an adj
dress here last Saturday night, Sc
cured the names of 25 members anc
will organize here Thursday night
March 18th.
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Drink Weakens a Nation.

by turning food products,as corn,
rye, and fruits into strong drink.
BY locking up capital in its manu>
facture and sale.
By employing many men who
could be usefully employed.
By destroying respect for law.
By increasing the number of Grim.
mails.
By developing cognate vices as
gambling and misunderstanding.
By running mp the cost of govern
ment.
By diminishing the earning capac-
ity of laborers.
By opposing moral reform
BY fighting christian institutions.
By wrecking many fortunes.
By bringing misery to women and
children.
By wrecking happy homes
By driving numerous victims to
suicide.
By adding to the death rate.
By causing the loss of the soul"
The saloons of the State of Virgin
la paid last year into the treasury
$4,000. The prosecution OF the
criminals who were made criminals
by the traffic cost S2s9,OO thus pay
Ing $21 900 clear blood money into
the treasury. Who would have such
q state of affairs.
W. @. T. U.
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Temperance Mass-rleetlng.

The Auti Saloon. League OF the
Eastern Shore OF Virginia, will hold
a mass-meeting at Andrew Chapel,
on Monday 9th inst, 7:30 p. IN.
Addresses will BE- made by Rev. j..
A. Winn, w. G. Bates and others on
the subject of temperance. Every
body is cordially invited to be pres
emit.
A. II. G.. Mears,
j. A. VIM.
Com. on Agitation.
Spencer F. Rogers,
w. d. Stoakely, President.
Secretary.
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Oyster Supper.

After the work is disposed of that
is now laid down, on the "Tressel
Board" of Temperanceville Lodge
No. 121, A. F. and A. NJ, at their
next regular communication, March
10th, an oyster supper will be served.
Each and every member is requested
to be present. BY order w. III.
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Jr. o. u. A. M. Meeting.

The members of louisville Coun-
Gil No. As, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, are here'
by ordered by vote of the Council to
be present on the next regular meet
ing night, March 16, to consider mat
ter relating to the future welfare Of
the order.
Geo. E. Hopkins,
Secretary.
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To the family using the largest
number barrels of our Climax flour
during 1903, we will present barrel
gratis.
Use the IS. K. c." coffee as it is
the best.
Snow, Knox & Co.
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We still have few tons of anthri-
cite coal, stove size, at Mappsburg
Station, at $3.50 per ton, also a nice
lot of fine dried fish and other ferti-
lizers at Harborton for sale at lowest
market prices.
Martin g. Mason Co.
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Write to us tor estimates on door,
sash, blinds, stair-rails and all other
kinds OF building material, hardware
paints, sc. Stock large, prices low
Mr.. r. D. l.. Fletcher will be at Ac-
comac G. H., the first day of every
County Court, to receive orders for
the firm.
Cape Charles Ice & Lumber 90.
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The big purchase of potato bed do
nestle enables us to sell lower than
anyone else. Call and see for your
self.
The Belle Haven Furniture Co.
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We have just received car load OF
American Steel and Wire fence, also
have phosphates, farming imple-
ments, etc.
Jno. w. Rogers & Bros.
Onley, Va.
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The partnership heretofore existing
between the undersigned for the
practice Of law, under the firm name OF
Wescott & Gunter, has this day been
dissolved by mutual consent.
n. b. Wescott,
Ben 7. Gunter.
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Sheriffs Notice.

have in hand 10 executions
against delinquent taxpayers, fol-
taxes due the late town of Chinco-
league and will be on the Island al
the Atlantic Hotel, for collection oil
same, on the 18th and 14th days OF
March, 1908.
Lee b. Kellam,
Sheriff.
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We have just received car of hay,
car of Florida shingles, cargo of
corn, and have full supply OF stove
coal on hand; also nice seed oats.
Yours very truly,
Parksley Coal and Supply 90.
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| have for sale $50 bushels of seed
oats, clean, dry and white. Have five
cars of hay rolling.
E. E. Miles, Onancock.
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Don't fail to see our potato bed do
nestle and linseed oil as our prices
are the lowest on the Eastern Shore.
The Belle Haven Furniture Co.
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Chambermaid, white girl, unmar-
ried, wanted at Hotel Wachapreague.
For wages, &C., apply to
A. II. g. Mears.
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Potato bed domestic, 10000 yards,
now on sale.
The Belle Haven Furniture Go.
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We have in 6xS glass, domestic and
oil for same, double drags, plows,
horse and hand fertilizer sewers.
Prices right.
7. 8. Hopkins l. Co.
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Potato bed domestic and pure linseed
oil ready for you at 10 ger price
than elsewhere.
The Belle Haven Furniture Co.
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l will be at Atlantic for the prac-
tice of my profession on Thursday
and Friday, March 18th and 18th.
DR.. W. A. Taylor,
Dentist.
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5000 rolls wall papers just received,
all styles and prices. Good assort-
ment of patterns to select from.
The Belle Haven Furniture Co.
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We can now furnish the farmers
with high grade fertilizers for Irish
and sweet potatoes, onion sets and
seed peas.
T. 8. Hopkins & Co.,
Tasley, Va.
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For SALE-At a sacrifice, my home
at Temperanceville. Lot contains nine
acres (six acres cleared and three
thicket) OF land, of fine quality and
rich. Premises all new. A delight
full home for a small trucker or re-
tired farmer.
Colmore E. Byrd,
Temperanceville, Va.
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We have for sale car of stove coal.
J. w. Rogers & Bro,
Only, Va.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES
For the next 80 days will clean up
the balance of my stock OF "Shade
and Ornamental" at very low prices,
as | have no time to give to the bust
ness. have several hundred each
of the Silver, Norway and Neugundo
Naples, White Ash and Irish JUMP
ers. 200 of the great Southern Mag
nolias at about half price. Every
lawn should have some of this frag-
rant blooming tree. This is the last
chance to get them. Special prices on
large orders for street or cemetery
purposes. Also few thousand
asparagus roots.
A. ]. McMath,
Onley, Va.
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For RENT-Hotel Bloxom, Bloxom
Station. Possession given at once.
For particulars apply to.
j. W. Barnes,
Bloxom.
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NOTICE The trustees of Metomp
kin District ask for bids to build a
public school house at Zion. Send in
bids by the 18th of March. Plans
and spe ,ifications can be found with
D. II. johnson, @. 8. b.
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March 4, 1908.
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LOCAL NEWS.

Keller fair opens this year August
25th.
Board of Supervisors meet March
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AN HONEST STREAK.
which Led . Man Charged with
Theft to Take HtmseIf to
the Calaboose.

Humor makes its appearance in queer
places, but one would hardly expect to find
II at the door of . house of correction,
says the Milwaukee Sentinel. An unfor-
tunate fellow was recently taken before
justice of the peace in Milwaukee,
charged with stealing a quantity of wood.
There was not much of q defense to offer,
but an attorney who knew him volun-
teered to say few words to the court
In his behalf.
The attorney began his talk, and. warm
ing up to his subject as he proceeded.
finally succeeded in making q good plea for
lenlency. The justice, Of course, found
the prisoner guilty, but let HIM off with
a sentence of 30 days in the house of cor
rection. When the commitment had been
made out it was discovered that there was
no constable present, so the lawyer said
to the prisoner:
John, you know where the house Of
correction Is, don't your"
Yes, sir"
We'll, here's five cents and this paper.
You take a car and 60 cut there and give
them this paper and they'll let you IN.
Will you do it!'
"Surei"
And the funny part Of this story is that
John kept his word.