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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
The Game Laws Of the Country.

The United States department OF ag-
rieu1ture has recently issued valua-
fhse bulletin with reference to the game
laws of the several States together
with the laws enacted by Congress
for the protection ana transportation
Of game, rsguaating Interstate COM
merce in game and the transportation
of birds from foreign countries.
A curscry glance through the Dul-
Eletin reveals many points OF interest
concerning the preservation and res
toration OF game, especially the game
Eand other wild birds. Considerable
progress has been made in recent years
as to proper and judicious laws for
the protection and preservation OF
game generally. but more specifically
with regard to birds of all kinds. 1t
is within the memory Of many now
living when the statute books were
almost bare Of such legislation. and
in the older States. there was con-
slant dimunition of game birds and
animals, so that hunting grew to be
an unen5aing hunt to find anything to
shoot. The country has been denuded
of its forests very unwisley, and with
the great acreage of woods has gone
the abundance of game.
The prime object of the bulletin is
to present for ready reference a briez
summary of the laws which govern the
trade in game, relating to close sea-
sons, licenses, shipment and sale. 1t
is fact that the commercial demand
for all kinds of game has accelerated
the extinction of many kinds where
they were once plentiful, and hence
the laws in regard to non-residents
and to shipment are exceedingly I'M
portant and valuable. The legislation
OF 1898 has been volumious and pro-
gressiye, and many reformatory
changes have been made in the license
laws. No question in game protection
is moro important than that of the sea-
sons during which birds and animals
shall be protected, yet there IS none
in which the laws of the several States
have shown greater diversity or are
more frequently subjected to change.
The compilation of these laws will
have tendency to bring about unifor-
nifty and permanency, which is neces-
sary to allow game az opportunity to
recuperate and replenish. Cur purpose
in calling attention to this bulletin is
to awaken desire on the part Of land
owners to know more about it, and
any one can obtain copy by writing
to the Department of Agriculture,
Washington, D. c., for Farmers Bull
letin, No. $50, and in due time the
request will be complied with.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
TAcnlNa PoLLY TO THINK
Rreof OF the Association OF ideas az,
Birds Mind.

Rrcof OF the Association OF ideas AN
Birds Mind.
Pierre Haches Souplet. writing in
French contemporary on the intelli-
gence OF birds and animals. relates a
xemasxable accomplishment ON the
part of q parrot. says Golden Penny.
ne admits that the bird was an exeep-
Sionally clever specimen, and he con-
ssders IFS achievement indicates the
nigh water mark OF possibilities in
xhis direction so far as parrots are
concerned .
He had taught Polly to use the
words sscupboard'' and ladder, and
as ne climbed the ladder he had sue
ceeded ID inducing the bird to articu-
late TIE word @climb." Every day
when the bird was brought into the
laboratory a small cupboard was
opened, and Polly helped herself to
hempseed Oae day. however, instead
of the cupboard being placed where
she could reach II. It was hauled up
near the ceiling, and the ladder was
placed among several other articles In
l,e corner OF The room. The question
60 be decided was whether the bird.
seeing that the cupboard was out Of
a Souplet's reach. would have sufd-
cient Intelligence TO use words 1t knew
their proper sequence. The first
DAYS experiment was a failure. The
xlirsl screeched Cupboard, cupboard!
hearsng its wings and biting the bars
&C its cage IN anger. out it got no fur
hev That day the bird received millet.
which II did not care for. the hemp
SEED which It was fond OF, being
Eoeked up IN the cupboard. ss
Next Day Polly was in greater tenn
ser than ever. ard after a desperate
eaorr TO break through the bars OF her
cage she finally caught sight of the
cupboard near the ceiling. Instantly
came tie words Ladder -climb-cup-
boar. . and. Polly having learned her
5esson the cupboard was brought
slown. and she was rewarded with
some hempseed M. Hacbes Souplet
looked upon this incident as q proof OF
he association Of ideas in the birds
mind, SIS no one had ever taught the
5arrot the phrase she created
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
The Alaskan Boundary Dispute.

In the esteemed Wilmington IN. e.
Messenger we find this novel and in
teresting view of the Alaskan boundary
affair:
''Canada was in possession OF most
of the Tertiary in dispute. Our gov
ernment demanded that she should
yield that possession. She refused,
but finally agreed to yield the matter
to arbitration. The court was form
ed, heard the case, and decided against
her, and she refuses to abide by the
decision. What can be said of such
conduct?''
In our capacity as the semi-official
chronicler of American triumphs Of
diplomacy, we feel called upon to state
the real facts in this case. The Mes
senger's version does great injustice to
the administration. If Canada had
been ''in possession of most of the
territory in dispute, :" and had held
it for thirty years without challenger
protest, the United States would have
been an impudent invader and
Canada would have been justified in
ordering US off the premises. And
that, by the way, is exactly what
Canada would have done in such
circumstances. The truth is, how
ever, that the United States was in
possession, and had been since 1867.
Moreover, the United States purchased
the property from Russia and thereby
ACQUIRED title which England had
formally recognized as far back as
1925. When, therefore, Canada raised
the question of the boundary in 1898,
she did so in the capacity of a mere
interloper and irresponsible adventur
er, with absolutely no standing in court
and entitled to no consideration what
soever.-Washington Post.
We do not pretend to be as we'll
posted as the paper above quoted on
such matters; still, we claim that our
statement is correct-that Canada was
In possession of most of the territory
declared By the commission to belong
to the United States. The Post. while
combating our statement, in it's Ian
guage admits the truth. when it, says
Canada was mere "interloper." An
interloper is defined in the dictionaries
as zone who unlawfully intrudes upon
a property And right there was the
point in dispute. The United States
purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867.
England, it is true, had ever since
1925 recognized Russia's title to Alas
ka, but the question was: What was
the boundary line between Alaska and
Caaadas and this question the COM
decided. Now as to whether
Canada was in possession of part of the
territory in dispute. She had placed
customs house upon it. Her customs
officers were in charge. The flag of
the British empire Auttered to the
icey breezes from flagstaff above this
building. What more could govern
ment do to establish possession?
A man with no show of title what
eyre goes upon the lands of an indivi-
dual. He is what is called squat5er.
He is an interloper. Still he has
possession. This is exactly what
Canada did in regard to that part. or
at least portion of the territory in
dispute. Wilmington Messenger.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
How to Make Money.

Agents of either sex should today write
Marsh Manufacturing Co., 538 Lake
Street, Chicago, for cuts and particulars of
their handsome ALUMINIUM CARD CASE
with your name engraved on it and filed
with 100 Calling .. Business Cards. Ey-
erybody orders them. Sample Case and
100 Cards, postpaid, 40c. This Case and
100 Cards retail at 75 cents. You have
only to show sample to secnre an order.
Send 40c. at once for case and 100 cards
before some one gets ahead of you.
Sept 16-8m
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
From South Africa.

New Way of Using Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy.
Mr.. Arthur Chapman writing from Dur
ban, Natal, South Africa, says "As a
proof that Chamhe- -lain's Cough Remedy
IS a cure suitable for old and young, pen
you the following A neighoor OF mine
had a child just over two months old. 1t
had a very bad cough and the parents did
not know what to give it. suggested that
if they would get bottle OF Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy and put some upon
the dummy teat the baby was sucking 1t
wonld no doubt cure the child. This they
did and brought about quick relief and
cured the baby" This remedy is for sale
by China's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
None On Hand.

Doc Squires was q:1eer old ''yarb"
doctor of, decidedly limited education
who hourisbed in New England good
many years ego. One day some one
said to bin:
aSee here. doc. have you any diplo-
map
.eWaal, no. amt got none on hand
inst now. but I'm goin' to dig some
soon as the ground thaws out in the
spring."--Lippincott's.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
s% ,,x,-+ao and ...e ,.-1;

One of the most famous smiths OF
the Weald was St. Dunstan, archbish-
op Of Canterbury. Mayfeld, in Sussex.
is the site Of an ancient archiepiscopal
palace. and here. according to some.
tween st. Dunstan and the devil. At
any rate. the anvil. hammer and tongs
which are alleged to have belonged to
the saint are still preserved at May
field palace.-t,entleman Magazine.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
Too Strong.

"My boy tells NE you discharged
him." said the late Office boys mother
"You advertised for strong boy. and
certainly thought he was strong
enough"
Madam" replied the merchant. "he
was too strong. He broke all the rules
of the Office and some of the furniture
in the two days he was. with us
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
The Practical side of 1t.

<sFather, have you read my ode To
xhe Pines?" asked the youthful poet.
ssNo. John, / haven't" was the OLD
mans reply. "But you just take this
here ax an cut down few OF 'em. The
uines are OWN me bout ten cords o
voodr'-Atianta Constitution.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
How It Happened

Rooney-Where did ye git the black
eye. Moike:
clancy,-Why. Tim Dolan's just back
from his honeymoon, an twas me ad-
yised Tim to sit married.-Judge.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04

Sumter, S. c., May End. 1903.
DR.. q. F. Highsmith, Sumter, s. c.
Dear Sir and Brother This is to say
that the lenses furnished by you some
weeks ago are giving me great satisfaction,
and that am as veil suited, notwithstand-
ing the difficulties, as I have ever been.
After an experience of thirty-fve years
with Opticians and Oculists in the leading
cities IN two states, make this statement
to your credit.
You are at liberty to use this letter in
any way for the benefit of the community.
I would like others to know that they
can get work in your line done as well in
Sumter as they can in Charleston Cr
Atlanta. Yours truly,
r. HERBERT JONES.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04

"Life insurance companies are not
encouraged to do business in South
Carolina. Washington Post. They
might run on half time. While they
might lose on the fellow who is mur-
dered, they should remember that the
murderer always survives. es.-Wilming
ton Star
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
EXCURSION RATES TO AUGUSTA, GA.
And Return Via the Southern Railway Account Geor.
qia State Reunion of Confederate Veterans Nov.
1912 1903

The Southern Railway will sell reduced
rate tickets from all points in the State OF
South Carolina to Augusta Ga, ana return
account of State Reunion c' Confederate
Veterans November 10t(c-l2th, al One Cent
Mile plus Twenty Five cents.
Tickets on sale from points beyond radius
Of 10O,miles of Augusta. Ca. November 9Th
10th. and points within radius of 100 miles
November 10Th lith, and for trains scheduled
to arrive in Augusta, Ga, before noon OF
November II, limited to November 18th, 1903:
For full particulars apply to any local
Agent OF the company or to
R W. HUNT. D. P. A.. Charleston. S. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04
$1OO,O00.O0 Capital.
The FIRST NATIONAL BANK
of Sumter, S. G.

THE Com ptroller of the Currency nav
ing approved the increase of the Capital
of this Bank to $1OO,0O0OO, depositors
now have as security for their deposits
Stockholders Individual Liza
bility, 100000 O0
Surplus and Undivided Prof
its, 25,O0O 90
Total Security for Depositors. S225.O0O 90
ONLY NATIopsI BANK In CITY OF SUMTER.
Largest Capital OF any Bank in this
section of South Carolina.
Strongest Bank in Eastern part of this
State.
Interest allowed on deposits to limited
amount.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
A. j. CHINA, President.
NELL O'DONNELL, Vice President.
q. D. BARNETT s: D. LEE,
G. A. LENNON, vOHN REID,
E. P. KICKER.
r. L. ErMUNDS, Cashier.
B. D. LEE, Solicitor.
BooKKEEPERs.
j. L. McCsllum, D. j. VIM, Jr.,
Oliver l.. Yates.
July 30-3m
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-11-04

poIaeness is good nature regulated
by gooa ssnse. Sydney Smith.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-09-25
MANDAMUs SUIT.

T. o Hall & Son yesterday brought
mandmus proceedings against District
Magistrate Lyle A. Dickey to compel
him to issue execution on judgment
for $3O9.IO in favor Of plaintln in the
case against W. C. Achi. 1t Is alleged
defendant made no defense hut ap.
pealed after judgment Plaintin next
moved that execution issue. Denying
the motion, Judge Dickey said: The
court finds that good cause has been
shown for issuance of an execution
pending defendants appeal to Circuit
Court, First Circuit, which has been
perfected, but denies the motion on the
ground that Section 81, Laws Of 1892
as amended by Section II, Act 32, LawE
of 1903, is not applicable to District
Magistrates in cases where the amount
involved Is over $50"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-09-25
A MISSOURI EXHIBIT

St. Louis.-One of the interesting
and novel Worlds Fair exhibits being
prepared by the Missouri state Uri-
versity, whose total exhibit is valued
at $50, 900. is house and outbuildings
constructed entirely by students and
composed oily Of material manulac-
tured by them at the university. The
house and outbuildings will be in min
iature. They will be equipped in mod
ern style and the residence, which is
to be twO-stOry brick structure, Will
be furnished with every convenience
including electric lights and wate,
pipes.
Every shIugle on the roof and every
brick In the house has been manufaC-
tured at the university by students
The furniture will be made at the uni
vcrsity and the material manufactured
at the same place.
The rugs and carpets are to be woven
on looms at the university by the stud
cnts of the manual training depart
mcnt The house and barn have u
ready been completed.
The barn Is equipped with a wind
mill made by the students, which is on
tircly practical and can pNmp water.
The house is to be a two-story brick,
nom basement TO attic. This exhibit
win be shown in the Palace Ct EdUCa-
lion.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-09-25
RUSSIA INsISTANT.

ST. Petersburg. Sept 24.-Russia has
issued II note to the powers stating
that the Austro-R Russian reform scheme
for the Balkans must prevail.
Sofia, Bulgaria, Sept. 24.-lt is firm
ly believed here that war betv cen Bull
garia and Turkey will break out early
in October. Bulgaria is mobilzing heT
troops and will soon be in complete
readiness for hostilities to open.
Vienna, Austria, Sept 24.-It is re-
ported that in connection with the visit
Of the Car to Emperor Fr"nz josef
that the new scheme of Count Lams-
dorff, Russian Minister of Foreign AZ
fairs, for the pacification of the Bal
kans will be considered.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-09-25
MARION CH|LC0OT
LOSES THREE MEN
IN A BIG STORM

The oil-carrying ship Marion Chill
colt arrived from San Francisco yes
terday afternoon short handed and
battered from storm which she en-
Countered OFF the coast of California q
few hours after she had left San Fran
cisco.
Captain Williams in his iog gives the
following account of the vessels ter
rible experience:
Sept. 10, 1903, Lat. sc deg 45m. N,
Long. 1913 deg. 3Sm. W., ship run into
a northwest gale with heavy sea run.
ming, shipping heavy water about
decks. Lost part mizzen topgallant
sail, main and main topmast staysail,
wind increasing to violent gale. Kept
ship before wind and sea, running
under topsails and foresails, shipping
heavy seas continually. Al 9 O'Clock
p. nj. first officer had his leg badly
hurt, also seaman Smith had his leg
hurt with a heavy sea. Midnight wind
increasing
Friday, Sept II, 1903 --Gale con-
tinued to blow, ship running before sea
and wind hauling more northerly. At
i:3O a. m. while hauling on port fors
brace three men were washed over
board and lost in Lat 80 deg 20 m. ~,
Long. 1913 deg. 40 m. w. Same time
No. boat which was lashcd on top
main hatch was smashed TO pieces
hatch bars broken and tarpaulin
washed Off. Ship rolling heavy. TAX
ing much water fore and AFT 1t was
impossible to save the unfortunate
men that washed overheard on account
Of the heavy gale nd sea that was run
ming. At daylight began pouring oil
over the side. Towards night wind
moderating.
Names of the men that washed
overheard:
IS. Il. H. Rasmussen, native of Dem
mark.
Anton p. d. Shohse, native of Dem
mark.
"Gustaf 4. II. Zreve. native Of Ger
many.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-09-25
PASSENGERS DEPARTED.

For Kauai ports, per stmr. Mika-
hala, Sept. 2I.-G n. Wilcox, j. W,
Cathcau Wiss Wankler, Chock Sec
J. A. Akna, Mrs. Gonsalvcs and chilI
Miss Emily Rice, II. p. Baldwin, Mrs
A. f. LMIer, NJ. f. Prosser, Miss G
Hoffgarl, c. w. Ashford Mrs Robin.
son.
For Maui and Molokai ports, pcr
s,mr Lohud, Sept. 24.-Mrs. c. l.
King. k,aia. Poaha and children
William Tell, Mrs. William Aud.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-09-25
"R. WILLIAMS.

Witness: Edward Santry, I'd mate;
Carl A. Mahuquese, seaman; Peter
Bossard, seaman; Heinrich Koeller."
After the storm was over 1t took
the short-nanded crew several days
before new sails could be bent and the
rest of the voyage was performed with
much difficulty.
Captain Williams states that he
knows but little about the men who
were washed overheard as they only
shipped on the vessel the day before
she left
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-09-25
souFFRlERE VIOLENT.

Kingston, Jamaica, Sept. 24.-The
volcano of Souffriere is again in yio-
lent eruption.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-09-25
TO RELEASE MINERS.

Cripple Creek, Co, Sept "a Judge
Seeds has issued an order to the mil
itary forces guarding the town to re-
lease four miners who have been held
by the militia without warrants.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-09-25
A. S. Humphreys AHOaR, Crook
Law Offices.
SO SOUTH KING STREET.
Or, Archibald n. SINCLAIR.

Offlces-ROoms 2OS.2O9 Boston build
Ing Fort Street.
Telephones-Otfice Main 1856; Resi-
dence, White 1861.
Hours-11 a. m. to p m; TO 8
r. M; 7 to 5 pm; Sundays, IL to 2 pm
p. o. Box sol.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-09-25
GuEYDoN BURNED,

Alden, Arabia, Sept 2i.-The Admiral
Gueydon has been burned at sea. There
was no loss of life in connection with
the disaster.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-09-25
ROOSEVELT TO RETURN.

Oyster Bay. Sept, 24.-President
Roosevelt will return to Washington
on Monday, this being the close of his
summer vacation.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-09-25
sYNpIcArEs TO DISSOLVE.

Berlin, Germany, Sept. i,-The
sugar syndicates which have controlled
the German market are to dissolve in
October.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-09-25
PASSENGERS BOOKED.

For the Orient, per S. $. Hongkong
Maru, Sept. 2j.-Dr J. Zimmerman and
wife, c. p. Goerrlng, Mr.. and Mrs
Patton, DR.. Holt.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-09-25
ODD FELLOWS CONVENE.

Baltimore, Sept. 2i.--The Sovereign
Lodge of Odd Fellows, in convention
here, voted today to hold their next
years meeting in San Francisco.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-09-25
WORLD NEWS BY CABLE
(Associated Press Cable.
DRIVERS ON A STRIKE.

Berlin Germany, Sept. 2i.-1100 ON
nibus drivers are on strike here.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-09-25
FLOUR MILLS CLOSE

Minneapolis, MINI, Sept. 24.-Four
teen large -four mills here have closed
down on account of strike.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-09-25

Dr. Holt OF the quarantine service
service viii leave in the HongkJnS
Maru on his way to Manila where he
will occupy q position in the Quaran-
tine service. His successor, Dr., White
arrived here in the Sonoma.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-09-25
ST. DAVIo's HOUSE

us Howard St., Near Third, S. e. Cal.
This Is one Of the best Lodging
Houses in San Francisco; convenient
! ylocated to the center Of the city, the
ltres, ETC.; 200 rooms, en- suite and sin.
gle. Everything, clean and mat.
Howard ST. electric cars pass the door,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-09-25
BOWERS MERCHANT PATROL AND
CONFIDENTIAL AGENCY.

Competent watchmcnt furnished for
business houses ana residences. ....
Office, eeretanla AMI MecuIIy Streets
.. o. BJx 294,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-09-25
HONOLULU AUTOMOBILE
and MACHINE SHOPS ..

jnion st. mr.. Hotel st. Phone Main SIS.
p. o. Box COS.
Light Machine Work. Automobiles
9uilt and Repaired. Experts on Call
or Outside Work. Nickel and Copper
pIatIng. q
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-09-25

Fer Gale" caraA at Bulletin office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25

Miss Hildegarde McKenna Is in New
York visiting friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
MARRIED.

On Tuesday February 20,
isoSi oy Rev Geo. Dudley. J. DALLAS GRADY
10 IDA ELISHA MORGAN. No cards.
On Februsrv "a ,ooa az
0'Rr dome 1 OF me bride BY Rev. Father J. N.
BETH BERNADETTE STANFORD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
CONTINUED on skin PACE
BORN,

bLACNBuRN: On February q, 1903, In Albany.
y. L., to Mr. and Mrs. J. 7. ID. Blackburn q
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-04-08
CARRYING THE GCISLIy;.

"Peep, peep!" And out Of the great
white egg with blue flowers on 1t came
q downy something!
The creature was surrounded with
every precaution from the first hour OF
its Matching. 1t grew amazingly. but
proved to be no Easter hcn-only gos-
ling. and q gandcr at that!
The old people. though disappointed,
yet loved II. and when in time 1t grew to
be an old, pink eyed. snow white gander
It manifested In its turn q strange devo-
ton for Meek.
Meantime the adopted child, JOHN. had
grown up lazy, Ill contrivcd. ungratcful.
He had stolen money from Colonel Tol-
stone. who. for the sake of the good old
people, had refrained from com:nitting
the boy to be sentenced to the peniten.
Diary.
JOHN was given to wandering of.
He had in his last wandering away stnid
two whole years. and all this time Neck
felt that the strong box chained TO the
bedpost was safer than when JOHN had
, been about the cabin.
1t was Easter eve now. and no turkey
had yet come from Tolstonc House. The
! old people felt forsaken and forlorn as
they shivered over their smoldering logs.