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RISKS OF FEATHERED TRIBE.
Birds Are Liable to as Many Accidents
as Are Other Creatures.
the New York Evening Post.

From the New York Evening Post.
OF all creatures birds are most exempt
from liability to accident, yet they not in
frequently lose their lives III most unex-
pected ways. Once above~trees and build
ings they have the whole upper air free OF
every obstacle and though their flight some
times equals the speed of railroad train
they have little to fea- when well above
ground. Collision with other birds seems
scarcely possible, but 1t sometimes occurs.
When a covey Of quail are flushed occa-
sionally two birds will collide. at times
meeting with such force that both are
stunned Flycatchers darting at the same
insect will now and then come together, but
not hard enough to injure either bird. In
the English papers few years ago rare
accident was recorded-a heron had spiked
itself on one of the pointed iron arms of
cross surmounting a church steeple. Even
the smallest and most wonderful of all fy-
ers the humming bird may come to grier
in accidental ways, as was recently SHOWN
by the case of a tiny bird of the ruby
throated variety which became entangled
in the hooks of burdock burr and died
prisoner before help could free it.
Young phoebes sometimes become entan-
gled In the horse hairs which are used in
the lining of the nest When they arc old
enough to fly and attempt to leave they are
held prisoners left dangling from the
nest. When mink traps are set In the
snow in winter owls frequently fall VIC
tins, mice being scarce and the bait tempt
ing.
Lighthouses are perhaps the cause Of
more accidents to birds than any other OBJ
stacle they encounter on their nocturnal
migrations north and south. Many hum
dreds are found dead at the base of such
structures. The sudden glare is SO confus
ing and binding they shoot from intense
darkness into It's circle Of radiance that
they are completely bewildered and dash
headlong against the thick panes Of glass
Telegraph wires are another menace to low
flying birds, especially those which, like
quail and woodcock. enjoy a whirlwind and
attain great speed within a few yards.
Such birds have been found cut almost in
two by the force with which they struck
the wire.
The elements frequently catch birds un-
awares and overpower them. A sudden
wind or storm will drive coast-fying birds
hundreds OF miles out to sea and oceanic
birds may be blown far inland. Hurri-
canes in the West Indies said to cause
as other creatures. Small islands are known
to have become completely depopula ted Of
their feathered inhabitants f1om such a
cause. Violent hailStOrms, coming without
warning in warm weather, are quite COM
mon agents in the destruction of birds and
thousands of English sparrows have been
stricken in a city during such storm.
Ruff1ed grouse have habit of burrow-
ing deep beneath the snow in winter and
the night in this warm, cozy retreat their
breath making It's way out through the
loosely packed crystals. But this becomes
a fatal trap when cold rain sets in during
the night and an impenetrable crust cuts
off their means of escape.
Evening star., 1903-07-29
Ownership Of tis Liberty Bell


1t is possible that the heirs of John Wilt
bank can prove that the right to take pos
session Of the cracked Liberty bell accrued
to their ancestor in 1928. The bell was
cracked, according to Bradshaw's history
of 1t, in 1924 while being rung violently on
the occasion of Lafayette's visit to this
city in that year. 1t was not wholly dis
abled until some months later, and John
Wiltbank was given the contract or fur
nishing a new bell. His bill for casting
and putting In place the new bell was
Sl1 400. but councils made MIN throw on
500 Ii allowance for the material OF the
old bell, which thereby became his had he
chosen to take possession of IT.
But 1t looks though John Wiltbank
and his descendants have slept on their
rights. Mr.. Wiitbank being more appre-
and its future value as a relic. refused to
destroy 1t. He left 1t in the city's posses
sion and for long time 1t was slowed
away as though 1t was mere junk. Later
its value was recognized and 1t was placed
in a position far more suitable for such a
relic, and 1t has been held IN honOr ever
since.
The wiltbank claim is. therefore, stale.
Whatever validity 1t ever had Is certainly
outlawed by this time. the city of Phila-
delphia having bear q: rs i,eaceable and
quiet enjoyment Of the cracked bell for
adverse claim of ownership having been
made by John Wiltbank or his heirs. Tho
motive with which the present suit Is
brought, viz, to prevent the bell from
heing harmed by accompanying 1unketing
councilmen to expositions once too often,
Is jealous Of its rights in the Liberty bell
and will resist this rather too ancient
claim, regardless of the Dkous motivea
which inspire 1t.
Evening star., 1903-07-29
A Benefcent Labor Organization.
From Mind.

FROM Mlnu.
In 715 B. c., under the peaceful and JUS
tice-loving emperor Of Hsoiio. Numa Pom
pilius, We're established famous Coliegia
Fabrorum, or Colleges of Builders, which
embraced the hieroglyphic erudition Of
Egypt. the teachings of the gymnosophists,
or priest philosophers of India, the wisdom
of Hebrew kings and prophets. and the
Dionesian mysteries, better understood as
the arts of the Greek architects. These
colleges were civil. religious and indepen-
dent and we're granted the exclusive priv
iIege Of erecting the public temples and
monuments of Rome.
Thus this Brot theTilood Of Builders patron
i.ea !y the government soon became scat
tered throughout all the Roman provinces
and wherever the sword of desolation had
wrought havoc and destruction these benef-
icent bodies, with their unity of aim and
labor, erected monuments and taught the
arts of refined civilization. Throughout
every hamlet in the provinces of Rome, in
Britain, France, Spain. Germany. Greece
Saxony, wherever the Roman legion was
victor, went the builders.
Evening star., 1903-07-29
When Trocker Died.
From the Argonaut.

FROM the ArSonaut
An eccentric and well-known Viennese
Snowman, Franz Trocker, of herculean fig
ure and snowwhite imperial. has commit
ted suicide. Things went Ill with him and
he prepared for his removal" One Of the
letters to his friends contained the follow
ing: II depart today. The theater Is out
and I am going home Let nobody depiore
my going: it is not necessary. The world
will not miss me, and certainly I shall not
miss this hypocritical world. We must all
go-some sooner. others later. I go Joy
fully from this vale of tears. I may be
cloudkeeper in heaven or chief fireman in
hell, and l would have my friends to know
that may yet be able to render them good
service. I must hasten. for at 9:57 my
death knell strikes. Do not be hard on me.
I will say a good word for you to the
Heavenly Father. I do not fear death.
Greetings to my friends"
Evening star., 1903-07-29
FARMS,

FOR RENT FARM OF I35 ACRES GROOM
dwelling aad all outbuildinss, l3 miles from
city; beautifully located On steam and elect rlc
roads; fine place for truck garden or country
home; shhd" aud fruit trees: Possession given Mt
eaota ohi' S-'oo per month first three months.
S-o" c. Ms FORREST
ty2S-3t 6l2 ar N w
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FOR EXCHANGE.

FOR NGE-HANl'SOME 3STORi. MOT
tied brick residence, lst 81. n.w best part
'B!~'inlngdaic, trust. So $50 at 80 This house
has ten rooms, east front VIII trade for smaller
house or 'ut AMI assume trust.
II MOORE 4 Hill. Tine J. III l3th ST NV
FOR ENCHANGE- RIGHT DOWN IN TIE BUSI-
ness section, within 40 feet II + ST a large husi-
nrsS property; ~ feet front rental, 81 900 an
nua'ly. VIII trade clear, al S22 900. for lots or
houses aud assume trust. ONE OF THE BEST
OPPORTUNITIES EVER OFFERED To MAKE
y TRADE
1t MOORE HILL (lncD J. III 14th st n W.
toR EXCHANGE TWO FINE LOTS ON 18TH
81 Withln few feet Lincoln Park: cleas Trade
Tor TWO houses. rented. and assume about 81 600
trust On each house
IL MOORE HILL unc). III 14,h st. NV.
Evening star., 1903-07-29
ATTORNEYS.

CAMPBELL CARRINGTON, ATTORNEY-AT-IAAW
Webster Law building. sos D st. NV, Washing
ton. D. O. Residence. No. Mount Vernon Flats
New York and 9th ST. NV. sel8
Evening star., 1903-07-29
GEORGETOWN REAL ESTATE.

>IH OF couldn't invest ysur money to better
0lNl advantage than by buying REAL FS
III " TATE In GEORG ETOWN. Pays better
W than any other property in the District.
~ Consult about the best propositions
The NIiller-Shoemaker Real Enn Estate Co.
1929 32d st. Phone West 40
jy2S-1ud
Evening star., 1903-07-29
OUT OF WASHINGTON

ANNE ARUNDEL ACADEMY. MILIERSvILLE,
Md.-A country school, coeduca tional; prepares
for Naval Academy. college, business. teaching,
music art. buildings. Modern convenences
70 acres: athletic field tennis. basket ball. Hour
from Baltimore Washington. Expenses, $500.
MARCUS B. ALMOND, MA, Prin.
ty24-w m 26t 7
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Notre Dame of MARYLAND.

College for Women and Preparatory School for
Girls Regular and Elective Courses Extensive
Groands. Spacious Buildings Conducted by School
Sisters Of Notre Dame Location unsurpassed. sub
urbs OF Baltimore. Charles Street ave.. Baltimore,
Nd. jy1-w&s. oct
Evening star., 1903-07-29

Spanish Language School.
Speaking reading and translating quickly learn
ed; summer rates; trial free SENORES GOMAR
BROS. natives. 1921 n. Y. ave. GERMAN BY
PROF. SCHULTZ. 1e6 SET, g
Evening star., 1903-07-29
DIR, YOUNG, <?i@:;!;;'' s. ;z;S Ss5.
DENTISTRY,

TEErH WITHOUT Plates; FIRM. COMFORT
able, durable, beautiful undetectable; positively
painless Shrunken faces made normal
je23-5 -52t"4 DR.. J. L. WILSON. 1908 st. NV.
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EDUCATIONAL.
IN WASHINGTON.
Shorthand Dictation.

oHHVH UGEc1uHNA R1N NH4 VEVAHs
And instruction. privately in class. PITMAN
system. Original and successful methods. Prepara
ton for CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS. ACME
SCHOOL OF STENOGRAPHY AND TYPEWRIT-
NC 1905 st. n. Phone Main 928-Y. jy2S 26t'
LESSONS DURING VACATION.
Prepare tion for examlnat tions. English lessons to
foreigners. For terms and hours address
iylO 26ts4 Miss c. NJ. BALL. $40 21st ST NV
Evening star., 1903-07-29
ONLY $3.50.
IN Col -NIEIA uEII,IIIS-


FOR SAIE-AT \ SACRIFICE IF TAKEN AT
once: Roanoke 81. near 18Th NV, an excellent
house, IL ruOn.s. bath. 3-story and cellar; easy
terms: make offer. ID. b. THOMPSON. 1885 F..
ty.l.if
Evening star., 1903-07-29

FOR SALE-i4s q ST. NV; LARGE BROOM
hou,e. sa,ouu parlors; hack stairway; lot 2lxlOO
t. alley Price So 800. sl.uun cash. balance
monthly. Open for Inspection. Key with
Iyo4Gt. OWNER 450 O.
Evening star., 1903-07-29

FOR SALE-NOS. II. Is. II QUINCY ST NV;
OPEN EVERY DAY tNTII. DARK; BEAUTI-
FIL HOMES; EXCELLENT INVESTMENTS;
HIGH. HEALTHY LOCATION; 6 ROOMS; RE
CEPI ION HALL: TILE BATH. CELLAR; FUR
MACE, HOT AND COLD WATER IN CELLAR;
PAVED ALLEY. PRICE AND PARTICULARS
OF EDWARDS n REEVES UNC).
tysti Ga 18TH ST NV.
Evening star., 1903-07-29

FOR SAI.E-Bt SINESS OR RESIDENCE PROP
erty NJ. 9l0 II ne; Groom, bath and cellar
franz IN good condition; lot lsXsO to alley.
Price 81 900: terms $500 cash and assume trust
sf s. uuu: balance S6u". payable So monthly.
FUITuN r. GORDON 7O4 14th NV. jy1s-1Ot
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MEDICAL. NJ
-=DR. CZARRA.

Have You Tried Eclectic Remedies !?
Are you discouraged and hare, other physicians
failed to your No matter what your trouble
ma, be. mental physical nervous, acute or chronic,
consult the ECLECTIC REM EDY Co. Physicians
free. 623 18th st. NV. Closed on Sunday.
1y29- -12tsS
Evening star., 1903-07-29

FOR ) ShIE-A SPECIAL AND EXTRAORDINARY
bargain rur" opportunity Roman brick and
stone house. within block of Dupont Circle; )
rooms deep; all modern improve vemeuts, worth
SIu.uuu. Can b. sold for 81 700; to suit.
Apply EAHLI 4 HAMPTON. 6l5 14th ST. NV.
Ill N
Evening star., 1903-07-29

FOR SAIE-A MOST ATTRACTIVE MODERN
r.sid"u"" IL fashionable n'.iEhhorhood on X st;
especially suitable for entertaining; four rooms
deep: large hall; tiled bath room; furnace heat:
electric hre alarm and burglar alarm. sanitary
plumbing.
ny le.tf MESTCOTT & STORY. sl6 l7th st. NV.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-02-12

Add a little soda when stewlng a
FOWL to make the flesh more tender.
The remnant of stewed or preserved
fruit left from tea will improve a tap.
Ioca pudding the next day.
Tinware may quickly be cleaned by
rubbing It with a damp cloth, dipped
IN soda. Rub briskly and wipe dry.
To prevent new lamp wicks from
smoking, soak them thoroughly in vine
gar before using, and let them dry be.
fore being put into the lamp.
To skin beetroot easily and quickly
put 1t into cold water directly it is
cooked. Pass the hand down the root
and the skin will come off ut once.
To prevent gravies from becoming
lumpy, remove the pan from the fire
while the thickening is being stirred in,
after which set the pan back on the
ire and cook thoroughly.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-02-12

lost your life bringing me that mess OF
lies. I'd"
The ironworlcr clcnchcd his hands. His
mouth grew hard, and the frown on his
face became deeper.
81 thought it was something about the
Amalgamatcd Association--som it
would save You trouble to know by taking
it to you before you were through your
work. | was so Hurried never thought
Of it until this morning after you went
out"
"Wcll-one warnin's enough Now, af-
ter this, no matter if leave my dinner
pail, you must never come to the mill
again. The fright you gave me yesterday
has made mo feel ten years older. /
thought when your mother died nothing
could ever shake me again; but YOU did
You shook me worse yesterday"
at was awful-awful. father"
$50 you'll never set foot in the mill
again, mind, If you can't send, wait
till ! come home"
"Ill never go again"
Go be continuedO
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-02-12

his testimony. Mr.. Meckcr was present.
lie was talking to Athcrton in a low tone
when the jury entered the Office
"Iherc Is no use giving out TO the world
that Peters was in passion when he
fell" he said. you see, while 1t is true,
it will only create an erroneous impress
sion. The papers viii publish It, and in
such way that it may do Peters injns-
tiCc and pain his relatives. Here Is Il
man dead, with nothing against him so
far, until the idea gets out all at once
he was a passionate, bossing sort of Il
fcllOw-and that robs him or his people
Of sympathy. ! think, if | were you, I'd
continc myself to answers, instead of
volunteering n statement"
And there was Gripp. very solemn, and
as silent as the grave. This silence cx-
asperatcd the ironworkcr. He was in
clincd to tell all that passed, and in the
order in which the Incidents occurred, if
for no other reason than to show his dis
regard of Mr.. Grips suggestions.
But when he stood up before the jury,
his kindier nature asserted ITSELF as
often happened with him, and thus he
laid the foundation for future trouble,
as kindness and a disposition to Oblige
often does.
Instead Of relating all that happened
the previous day, he simply answered
such questions as were propounded by the
coroner.
Eyes, he had met Mr. Peters about ten
minutes before he was stricken down. He
met him in the mill yard. They were
talking about one of the furnaces when
he was seized. There was one other
present, Mr.. Gripp, who was in the room.
Mr.. Peters fell so suddenly neither could
prevent his falling. The mark on the
back of his head was caused by Il large
piece Of iron. His head struck it as he
fell"
The jury looked at the coroner, then
at the floor. At this point, the blunder-
ing juror popped up, as he invariably does
in the wrong place. A stolG-looking man
desired to ask Mr.. Athcrton Just one
question"
"About that lump of metal" he said,
'Or piece of metal-if Mr.. Peters had at
tended to his business, looked after every
thing as he'd ortcr have done, do Iou
think that piece of metal would have been
where it was? And if it hadn't been there
well, maybe he'd be living yet"
you needn't answer that question:
said the coroner. at isn't pertinent.
There is no object in it,"
All the jurors looked at the laundering
juryman reprovingly. Then Mr.. Gripp
was sworn. Mr.. Grips testimony was
much shorter than the puddler's. 1t was
corroboratiye.
CHAT is about all, gentlemen" said the
coroner. 81 will leave you now for n few
minutes to prepare your verdict. Here
are pen, ink and paper"
Then Mr.. Meeker, accompanied by
Grip, Atherton and the coroner, stepped
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-02-12

1t was graduating night for the piano
class, ana the pupils Of The Conscrva-
tory were very much excited. All were
nervous, some on the verge of tears.
"Fie! fe!' exclaimed the elocution
teacher, as she entered the room.
What do you mean by all this nom
sense? | have n remedy in my room
that will set you right in a moment.
will give each of you dose just before
you are ready to play, but you must
each promise not to tell the others
what it is"
AS each pupil emerged smiling from
the elocution teachers room, went on
the platform, and came back saying, Il
never felt the least bit frightened"
great curiosity was expressed as to
what this wonderful remedy could be.
1t was very simple-she only slapped
their backs. She began by patting
their backs and shoulders with the
palms of her hands, alternating right
and left. The slaps grew faster and
harder, until the poor victim could
scarcely bear it,; yet as the blood went
tingling through the veins there was
such eXhilarating effect that each one
felt impclled to endure Just a little
more" until the teacher sent them off
laughing to the delightful task of play
ing their graduating piece, which all
of them did with honor to themselves
and to their teachers.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-02-12
A Few Conundrums.

What has only one foot? A stock
ing.
How do bees dispose of their honey =?
they cell it.
What game do the waves play at?
Pitch and toss.
What soup would cannibals prefer?
A broth of a boy.
What sort of men are always above
board? Chessmen.
Who is the oldest lunatic on record ?
Time out of mind.
When is a man more than n man?
When he is beside himself.
What is a muff? Something that
holds lady's hand and doesn't
squeeze it,
When is clock on the stair dan.
gerous? When it runs down and strikes
one.
Why is a pig in the kitchen like a
house on fire? The sooner it's out the
bctter,-New York World.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-02-12

Parker looked at his friend curiously,
sharply.
II hadn't heard that. It's in the fam
lily, then. People think-or have you
heard the men talk about it?"
They are all talking about Peters
death, Of course"
Even the fellows that thought Peters
was Il little too hard are sorry he's gone.
Take 'cm through and through these
workmen amt a bad lot. Parker. The
majority are all right ut bottom. Do YOU
remember how they put up for Briggs
wife-gavc her over four hundred dol
lars. And they did very tine thing
when that little fellow was killed year
ago. Never let his mother see him till
the undertaken had got the poor child Into
something like himself-bcsidcs attend
ing to things the office hadn't any way
of getting at"
Yes, | suppose they'll miss Peters"
"ll call on you tomorrow evening, at
seven sharp, mind
mo! thank you. I'll permit you to go
half an hour earlier | guess"
Parker blushcd.
"Wcll but you'll be ON hand?"
How can | help it? You've managed
it so finely again, that | must go or ex-
plain-and you know never explain any
thing"
Thanks, old fellow. When you are
,ngaged--'
Ever 50 much obliged interrupted
Mayberry with laugh.
And thus the friends and fellow clerks
parted. Not a word was said Of the cp
sodc in the mill, Mayberry, usually free
and unrescrvcd, was silent, He con
fesSed to himself when alone that, wcr,
the person chiefly concerned a man, in
stead Of a young lady, he would have OK
pcricuccd no restraint in relating tn,
peril escaped.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-02-12

to the door and looked out. Two minutes
later juror came out, touched the coro-
ner on the arm, and when he went in he
was handed a scrap of paper setting forth
the fact that the jury found Mr.. Peters
had come to his death from natural
causes.
When Mr. Meekcr walked away, leav-
ing Athcrton and Grpp together, the lat
ter looked at the ironworker in such a
patronizing way that the puddlcr resented
it by flashing look of anger upon him.
You are well out of it," said Gripp in
Il low tone.
Atherton was on the point OF asking
him what he meant; but he checked the
exclamation on his tongue as he turned
away. He could not trust himself to
speak to Grip, lest he would throttle him
on the spot. His fingers itched to grasp
Grpp's throat.
The puddler did not recover his self
possession until he reached his home. he
picture of comfort and tdiness there dis
persed all gloomy thoughts,
There was a warmth, a glow in the
room Irene Athcrton was sitting in, that
impressed all who entered it. There was
nothing fine in the room, but neither was
there any attempt ut hnery. On the con-
| trary, everything was of the plainest
Yet, somehow, the few articles of rurni-
ture were arranged 50 well, the appoint
mcnts were so simple and Uupretending,
that somehow they invited confidence.
| The trim figure near a window harmon
lied with the appointments.
| AS the ironworkcr seated himself, he
sighed. His daughter looked up, 1t was
rare indeed Daniel AthrrtGp carried his
troubles home. He oi;ea told HTS fell
! lUw-workcgS he "&eycr canir~I the shon
to lis meals or bed, or let 1t bother the
woucn"
Are you not feeling VOL, father"
"W'hy do you ask? IEore Is noiAiGu
wrpGs with mt-oniy-"
lie Chcci,od hi:nsclt, Ills daughter laid
her work aside, and set about pIeparin 3.
! the uoundly meal, The ir,nu lrtcr made
Az excuse to look for boCA o, paper. ana
looked at himself in the m,rlu. The re-
Election treasured him, lis daushtsr
presently handed him an envelope. Which
he tore open.
when did this Gomez
Yesterday | thought perhaps Won
might want to know what was in it.
and"
The ironwOrker crushed the paper i'm
his hand, A frown gathered ON his face
WAS it this that brought you over 10
the mill?"
| yes"
Atherton flung the paper into the hes
What Is it. fatherw
! only politicsl circular, IL y"u nsd
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-02-12
The Workers Daughter
HOWARD FORESTER.
HOWARD FORRESTER.


I beautiful brown eyes Arthur Maybcrry
had never looked iutS
You haven't thanked him" said the
puddler. rs he looked from the young
man 10 his daughter.
How eau /, fathcr-what are words at
a time like this2 My poor shawl" she
said presently, looking down at the frag-
mcnt Oh the ground.
Her father bcth0ught himself Of the
two lessons received ia one day He was
an atIcCtionatc fathcr-his heart was
bound up IN his only daughter. lie would
have suffered his limbs to BE- torn asun-
der rather than harm should come to
her
II hope may never see its color again
Come. we will go home now"
The machinery of Star Mill was 81
leut-thc irOnworkCrs were going home
IN groups, in twOs md thrccs. Arthur
Maybcrry was walking back to the mill
Office when he felt hand on his Shout.
der, and Il familiar voice accostcd him
Checrily
You're nominated for tomorrow night,
Maybcrry"
AS howf' asked Maybcrry, looking
around with a pleasant smile.
we've made up a little party for the
concert, Count you imp
I'm ever so much obliged. Parker
but"
NO excuses. You are going along. I've
committed you. | told Miss Bruce | was
commissioned to ask her if you could
have the pleasure of her company to the
concert tomorrow evening"
"Porker--you didn't. What will she
thinkf'
Nonsense! There's just eight Of us,
and you'll spoil the arrangement if you
don't come"
Look here, Parker. I've no doubt it's
just as YOU say, but this is the last tim,-
positively the last time. Because YOU are
going to marry one Miss Bruce, that
doesn't give you the right to dispose Of
her sister and me in such way as 10
let You have the other sister all to your
self. I've been counting the times I've
accommodated YOU"
81 knew you would come. Sad bust
ness-awfu sudden this death of Peters.
Quite shook me up at first"
That's the way with some folks. All
the doctors in the world can't prevent
their going off that way. Somebody was
telling us his father died the same way"