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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-09-03
10 cue Sc dice

Su cintur6n me ha curado de la
Debilidad, del Varicocela y de la en-
fermedad de Nervios, por la cura de
las cuales habfa en- vano consultado
IN gran ndmero de m6dicos, hasta
Greer mis- Intermediates incurables.
Por fin la Providencia me mand6 81
cintur6n el6ctrico, con cuyo uso obtu
We la curaci6n.-Jos6 CampT'a, Ciudad
de Mexico.
Cumpliremos con 10 que decimos.
Cortad este aviso, mandadnoslo con
su nombre, direction 81 americana
por gastos de trasporte, mandare-
mos q V. Ell cintur6n el6ctrico &Crown.~ >
Direction.
Crown Electro Medical Co.
V 1903 Beard Building,
New York, E. U. A.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-09-03

que por sus acciones viva, mas que
como cristiano, cual ST fuese gentil;
pues siendo sacerdote, era esclavo de
los vicios, y nj decia misa, nj rezaba
las horas can6nicas, nj visitaba con-
solaba los efermos, nj daba limos
mas, nj hacfa obra alguna de MISC
ricordia.
Cervantes, cuya situacidn empeos
ro tanto Ia infame delacion de aquel
hombre, no pudo olvidar tai maldad,
y Sc quejaba con raa6n del gran peli.
gro en que habia puesto su VIDA y ell
evidente riesgO que por su causa pa
saron cristianos tan principales. Por
datos fdedignos Sc sabe que Blanco
de Paz lego ser aborrecido de 10
mayor parte de los cautivos, aun
los mas circunspectos J que por su
caracter sacerdotal procurab ban no ex-
tremar las censuras, negaronle su ira
to y amistad en- atenci6n q sus falsos
y anticristi amos procedures.
RAMON LEON MAINEz.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-09-03
DAQUERO ] GAHDARA
OFRECEN:

Zinc americana acanalado de s,
I, s y 9 pies; quintal. ......... 1882
Zinc liso para techo de 3 pies,
atados de 20 planchas de 100
libras MIN; quintal. ..... $3.50
Zinc liso para Zorro de 6x3 pies
qulntal. l................. ..... 81. %
Zinc li,O para forro de 6x2 pies
quintal. .... ....... $3.50
Mani superior en- sacos; quintal $500
Maiz superior en- medios sacos;
quintaI. ..... ....... $3.50
CementO Dragon en- brls; barril 81 80
San Justo 13 Is San Juan, Puerto
leo.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-09-03

Un nuevo traidor vino destruir
Dos dias antes de que Sc cumpliese el
plazo para hacerse la fragata Ia
mar, lego & conocimiento de Azan
Baja, rey de Argel, todo 10 maquina
do dispuesto. 6Qui6n fue el vii de
Iator del espanol admirable? Yer
gtjenza dolor causa decirlo. Fue IN
sacerdote; fu6 un fraile dominica; fue
IN Juan Blanco de Paz, hombre de tan
menguada intenci6n, que no tuvo es-
cr0pulO en- traiciOnar CervanGes, d
su religion su patria, solo por sa-
tisfacer alguna venganza mezquiua
personal que abrigara contra el emf
nente soldado, contra algdn indivi-
duo de su familia; pues no Sc com
prende de otra suerte que IN cautivo
cristiano, y mas revestido de habitos
sacerdOtales, Sc portase de mOdO tan
indigno. indecorOso y rastrero.
Divulg6se pronto la nueva de que
Azdu tenfa va conocimiento del asun-
to, Y Sc produjo e. natural terror y la
confusion mas dolorosa entire los cris-
tianos. Cada dia daba ell tirano ma
yores y mas crueles muestras de fero-
cidad, y todos esperaban que su furor
entonces llegar1a hasta Ell ensan amien
to. Exarque, sobre todo, estaba mas
en- peligro que ninguno, y, previ6ndo
10 con entera claridad, trato de conju-
rar las fatales contingencies que le
con las precauciones que
le aconsejaba gu seguridad. Habl6
con Cervantes Y dfjole que era precise
que huyera. Ell le darfa el dinero que
necesitase para su rescate. Ell medic
era oportuno: la OCCASION, favorable. |
Y Varios buques de cristianos esta ban
en- Argel dispuestos para dirijirse a
Espana.
Mas cervantes era hombre ian
en6rgico y magnanimo,
que no solo rechaz6 a tentadora ofer- |
ia de EXarque, sino que lie dijo con en-
tereza gallarda que no querla ser IL
bertado de aguel modo, nj nadie po- |
drla afrmar, por otra parte, que con |
los dineros que habfa facilitado sc
compro el buque. Aconsej6le Ia ma
yor tranquilidad le asegur6 de que
ningdn cautivo nj negociante de Argel |
-enlan que temer NADIA. ALI no habfa |
nac que un responsible, dnico solo
para TODD 10 que sobreviniera; ese
era 81, que sabrfa sostenerlo asf con
.oda franqueza, sin rodeos nj amba-
ges, sin que nj tormentos, nj dadivas,
ii halagos, nj intimidaciones, nj la
nuerte misma, pudierau doblegarle ri
rendirle.
El amigo de Cervantes y querido
de causiverio, Diego Cas-
di6se trazas para tenerlo es-
,ondido en- seguro lugar por algunos
has; pero amenazado por bando con
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-11-02
FOSTER.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Poster l. T., Oct 31.-The weather
f. ain favorable to gather crops.
e frosts OF last week killed most
al vegetation and will cause the late
q. y to open faster.
e gin here has reached the 600
mark.
There is some sickness in this com
munity.
Uncle Tom Garrison died here last
Friday, after a very brief illness.
b. F. Hunt of Billings, Ok, former
ly bookkeeper for Pearce & Co, came
in last Saturday and resumed his po-
sition with that firm.
Miss Janet sttnson arrived Saturday
from El Reno and will open school
here today, as principal for the Fos.
ter free school.
Considerable cotton is being taken
to market today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-11-02
ROBBE RSOh.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Robberson, l. T., Oct. 90--The rain
that fell here few days ago was a
great benefit 20 the cotton and the frost
that followed has calsed the cotton to
open rapidly 1t is believed that cot
ton picking will soon be over with
as the greater portion of the crop has
already been gathered.
The infant OF Mr.. and Mrs. John
Aston died last week The remains
were taken to Elk for burial.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. FOunt Trunner
q boy.
A large crowd was present at the
box supper last night Miss My-tia
Rhodes was awarded the $3.50 prize
for the prettiest dressed box
Mrs Reeves, who has been visiting
her son, jim Reeves, is now at Tussy
visiting her grand daughter Mrs. Phil
ip List0H.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-11-02
Warning Order.

In the United States district court
in the Indian Territory, Southern dis.
tri,t:
Sallie NJ. Cox, plaintiff, VS.. D. Cox
Cefendant. No. 1895.
The defendant, B J. Cox, is warned
10 appear in this court in thirty days
and answer the complaint of the plain.
tiff, Sallie NJ. Cox.
Witness the Hon. Hosea Townsend,
judge of said court, and the seal there.
Of this 80 day of October, 1904.
(SeaD c. NJ. CAMPBELL, Clerk.
w. S. CROCKETT, Deputy
Cruce, Cruce & Bleakmore, attor-
Leys.
s. II. Butler, attorney for non.Iesi.
dent
FIRST published Oct. 4. i2dt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-11-02
HEALpToN.
Special Correspondence.


Healdton, |. r. oct 31.-The wealth
er IS cool and pleasant and cotton pick.
ing is in full blast. Still the crop is
opening slowly, as we have not had
sufficient frost to cause it to open well.
All OF the Indians of this section have
been to Ardmore after their $40.
Gilbert Ainsley is in town today.
j. w. Orme goes to Ardmore today
to meet his daughter, Miss grace, who
has been visiting in Missouri for some
time.
The S.year.old child of Mr.. Barton
who lives two miles east of this place
died some time Thursday night. Friday
afternoon, while the remains were be
ing buried, the other child OF
Mr.. Barton, suddenly died. The chill
dren are supposed to have had diphth
eria. The parents have the sympathy
OF our entire community.
Mr.. DeBerry Of Hewitt was here to
day
DR.. league and family went 20 Ard
more today.
A. NJ Greenwood and wife Of Cha
girls were here yesterday
A daughter of Mr.. SEXTON is. report
Il as beng very sick
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-11-02
Notice In Bankruptcy.
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors

Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.
In the United states Court for the
Southern District of the Indian Terri
tory, in bankruptcy.
In the matter Of L. L. Griggs, bank
rupt, in bankruptcy
To the creditors of l.. f. Griggs of
Madill, |. T., and district aforesaid, a
bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the
gath day of October, A. d., 1904, the
said L. +. Griggs was duly adjudicated
bankrupt, and that the first meeting
Of his creditors will be held at my Of
fee in the United States court house
in the city of Tishomingo on the 5th
day of November, A. D., 1904, at 10
O'Clock in the forenoon, at which time
the said creditors may attend, prove
their claims, appoint trustee, ex-
anime the bankrupt and transact such
other business as may properly come
before said meeting.
p. b. II. SHEARBR,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Tishomingo, !. T., Oct. "a, 1904.
First published oct. %. 1904
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-11-02
FAITH AND FACT.

Faith is one thing and fact is another
it sometimes takes any amount Of faitl
produce one faCt. Years of earnest
work and faith have produced one
fact about medicine that is deserving
of mention here. If people who are
troubled with general weakness throug"
overwork. dissipation OF exposure can
get remedy that will max rich,
rrd blood from tn food they eat, their
return to health is assured. Weak,
sickly pale people, who suffer with
indigestion. dyspepsia sick headache,
loss Of strength and ambition, hay-
ing dizzy spells and always tired, can
be cured sound and well with Dr.
Gums BLOOD and Nerve Tonic. Sold
by druggists for 75c per box, or three
boxes for 81 This tonic acts in a com
mon sense way, curing disease by Civ
ing strength to resist it. For sale by
W B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-11-02
Warning Order.

In the United States court in the In
dian Territory, Southern district.
Telithy Hass, plaintiff, VS.. Johr
Hass, defendant. No. 571S.
The defendant, John Hass is waIuel
to appear in this court in thirty day
and answer the complaint Of the plain
tiff. Telithy Hass.
Witness the Hon. Hosea Townsend
judge of said court, and the seal there
of, this 9th day of October, 1904.
(SeaD c. NJ. CAMPBELL, Clerk
J c. Thompson, attorney.
w. d. Potter, attorney for non.res
dent.
First published Oct 8, 1904
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-11-02
Neuralgia Pains.

Rheumatism, lumbago and sciatic
pains yield to the penetrating iniu-
ence ef Ballard's Snow Biniment.
II ponetrates to the nerves and bone
and being absorbed into the blood.
its healing prOprieties are conveyed
to every part of the body. and effects
some wonderful cures. 25c, SOC and
Sl.0O Sold by w. B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-11-02
A PoIleeman,s Testimony.

J. \. Patterson night policeman OF
Nashua. Ia, writes: Last winter
had bad cold on my lungs and tried
at least a dozen advertised cough med
icines and had treatment from two
physicians without getting any bene-
fit. A friend recommended Foley's
Honey and Tar and two-thirds of a
bottle cured me- consider it the
greatest cough and lung medicine in
the world" Bonner & Bonner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-11-02
Kidneys Cured Free.

For 80 days we are giving abso
lutely free. full sized bottle Of De.
Bells Kidney pills to any sufferer. 1t
fails 10 cure any case of hay fe-
world 10 know its wonderful results
Delay may mean death. Cut this out
and mail to c. w. Beggs. Sons &
Co., Chicago, Ill. All druggists.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-11-02
Thousands Cured.

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve has cured
thousands of cases oi piles. II bought
a box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
ON the recommendation of our drug.
gist," 30 writes c. II. LaCroix, OF
Zava;la. Texas, rand used it for stub
born case of piles. 1t cured me perma-
nentIy" Sold by all druggists.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-11-02

Originate, originate more, always
originate; those who originate are the
pioneers of thought who lead humanity
to the promisedland.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-11-02

Henry d. BALDWIN, Supt CITY Water
Works Shulisburg, Wis, writes: III
have tried many kinds of liniment
but have never received much bene-
fit until used Ballards Snow Lini-
ment for rheumatism and pains
think IT the best ijniment on earth" "
Csc, soc and 500 Sold by w. b.
Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-11-02

We have been filling prescriptions
.Jr ten years and never a mistake. Let
us fill yours.
30 f. ]. RAMSEY, Druggist
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-11-02
Get AN
EDUCATION

No young man or lady
is prepared for life who
fails to secure an educa
ton.
All branches Of bust
ness demand a better
grade of help than in
former years.
The Professions de-
IN a ID education and
without it you are out
stripped by your more
unate competitor,
who has cure d the
proper education.
Do you want a business
education? If so you can
have one by a little eXer-
ton on the part of your
self and friends.
We are giving away
the chance of a lifetime
by giving you
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-11-02

Lots of men never marry because
they realize that almost every woman
looks better in black than in anything
else.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-11-02

Foley's Honey and Tar always stops
the cough and heals the lungs Re
Wse substitutes. Bonner d Bonner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-11-02

If YOU are in need Of a good range
from $50 up, see us. NOBLE BR s
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-11-02

a guaranteed shaving outht Tor So
razor and strop. If they don't give sat
isfaction we will replace them. See ad
in this issue.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-11-02

The woman of the hour is the one
who promises to be ready in a second
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-11-02

% RAMsEY's DRUG STORE.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-12-07
The Mission Meeting.

The meeting held in st. Stephen
Lutheran church, in this place, last
Wednesday evening, by ladie the
head of the Mission Board OF the
Lutheran Synod of South Carolina,
was SUCCESS both intellectually and
financially. There was an unusually
large congregation present and they
were given undivided attention. The
mission cause bas been wonderfully
blessed and benefited by the pres
ence of these ladies, not only by the
Offering received but also because
there has been deeper, a broader
and more healthy interest awakened
among the members of this branch
of the Church, as we'll as among
those of the other denominations,
than there hag heretofore existed,
which will grow, ripen and bear fruit
to the honor and glory Of God and
the advancement CT his kingdom on
earth. The ladies of the missionary
society are: Mrs. Scherer, Miss Girls
haber, Miss Dinklehof ard Mrs.
Kreps. These ladies have several
similar appointments in this county
whittier they have gone to redeem.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-12-07
Cures Blood Poison, Cancers, Ulcers.

If you have offensive pimples or
eruptions, ulcers an any part of the
body. aching bones or joints, falling
hair, mucous patches, swollen glands,
skin itches and burns, sore lips or
gums, eating, fostering sores, sharp
gnaging pains then you suffer from
serious blood poison or the beginning
of deadly cancer. You may be per-
manently cured by taking Botanic
Blood Balm (B. B. b made espec.
tally to cure the worst blood and skin
diseases. Heals every sore or ulcer,
even deadly cancer. stops all aches
and pains and reduces all swelliugs.
Botanic Blood Balm cures ell malig-
nant blood troubles, such as eczema,
scaba and scales, pimples, running
sores, carbuncles, scrofula. Druggist,
$10O. 70 prove it cures, samples of
Blood Balm cent free and prepaid by
writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Describe trouble and free medical
advice sent in sealed letter..
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-12-07

Lee Dukes, colored, was shot twice
and seriously wounded in Lamar,
Darlington county, on Saturday
night while trying to get away from
the police in raid on a gambling
den.
Gus Crosby aud Joe Only, white,
and Richard Holmes, colored, were
arrested in Columbia last week by
detectives, who have evidence that
they have been engaged for some
time in a systematic course OF rob-
bing residences and stores.
Constable Beauregard Connor and
two negroes, John Sadler and Joe
McIlwain, had shooting scrape in
Lancaster recently, in which Nell
vain was killed, Sadler's arm was
broken by pistol ball and the con-
stable was shot in chin, arm and side.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-12-07
Hot Water as a Cure.

No domestic remedy can equal hot
water in cases of congestion of the
lungs, rheumatism or sore throat Ii
tried promptly and thoroughly. An
acute attack of Group will be usually
relieved in ten minutes if a towel or
strip of flannel folded lengthwise and
dipped into hot water, then slightly
wrupg out, be placed around the neck
of the sufferer and covered 80 as to
retain the heat. The same placed
over the seat OF pain will in most
cases quickly give relief in neuralgia
and toothache and laid over the
stomach acts like magic in attacks OF
co.ic. Headache almost always to
the Simultaneous application of hot
water for the back of the neck and to
the feet.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-12-07

I was .flicted with catarrh OF the
head for Is years. I used number
of different remediet; also took
special treatment Of two physicians.
I had a severe cough and verify
thought I had consumption. The
excruciating pains I suffered in blow
ing from my nose the tough stringy
matter is beyond my ability to de-
scribe. Since using six sos. bottles
of Acid Iron Mineral, I have gone
through two winters without feeling
any symptoms of catarrh and my
cough is thing Of the past. / have
gained 40 lbs. in weight.
G. P Hill, Gastonie, N. G.
July 19, 1904. 5
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-12-07
70 Cure A Cold In One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. E W. Groves sig-
nature is on each box. Price, 25c
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-12-07
An ApoIogy.

An excited military looking gen,
tleman entered the editorial sanctum
one afternoon, e1claiming:
"Tbat notice of my death is false,
sir. I will horsewhip you within an
inch of your life, cir, if you don't
apologize in your next issue"
The editor inserted the following
next day: I'VE extremely regret to
announce that the paragraph which
stated that Major Blazer was dead is
without foundation"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-12-07

80 pieces fine Wool Jeans at 2Oc., regu-
lar price 25c
20 pieces Good Jeans at 12}c.. reg, lar
l5c. goods.
Fine Drees Goods and Silks here at a
bargain.
Fine Clothing tor men and boys at
special prices.
Pounds in Flannetts. Pounds in Prints.
Come and see US before buying.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-12-07
This Beats Pat Buckley.

There seems to be no limit to the
size of the corn in Iowa this year if
the stories of the enthusiasts are to
be believed.
An ear of corn got loose on hill
side near Harlan last week and broke
off ten apple trees before it landed
in the creek.
Out near Oakland they are using
hay knives for husking pegs:
A Macedonia man fell off a corn
stalk Saturday while husking an ear
and broke three toes on the frozen
ground.
A farmer near Walnut claims to
befeeding two steers on the same ear 'l
of corn-one at each end-and doesn't
expect them to meet in week.
A Carson man is moving his corn
cribs out to the field and putting
them up over the corn. He claims
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-12-07
Take No Substitute.

it is easier than to move the corn.
A cha mpion husker who went to
work near Hancock had even a har-
der time. BE gave the first ear he
husked mighty ftp. intending to
throw it into the wagon, but threw
himself twenty-five feet over his head
instead. He now loads them with
crowbar.
When Pat reads this he will chew
his tobacco, and in time, will have
Johnny Green to order some of this
seed corn to improve his champion
variety.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-12-07
The Lexington Dispatch.
Wednesday. December 7, 1904.
Notes Of Travel.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
T again ask for q small space in
YOUR columns. The writer left eff at
Spadrs, Ark. W. boarded the Iron
Mountain Express for Little Rock,
Ark, thence to Jacksonville, Fla,
and from here we had 245 mile
ride due South to Wauchula, Fla.
This was the end of our destination
at present. It is beautiful town.
Everywhere you look there is some
thing to please the eye OF the strapg-
er. O:ange groves loaded with
the delicious fruit are smiling at you
so temptingly. Also grape fruit and
tanearines. The farmers here are
very busy now shipping their fruit
north. They are getting very good
prices. Iney also raise soue leu'
mons, too. They are shipping Gu
cumbers. tomatoes, beans, tquashes
and are planting out cabbage plants.
They will soon plant wstermelons
and cantaloupes Flowers are bloom
ing out everywhere. There hasent
been a freezs here since the winter
of 1894-1895. The farmers are jubi-
liant. The State Fair is holding at
Tampa now.
We arrived at Tampa today. !
am now standing on the wharf on
Tampa bay, looking toward the Gulf
of Mexico. A large number Of boats
are here loading lumber for foreign
markets.
I have nothing more of interest at
present. James + Dooley'
Tampa, Florida. Nov Is, 1904.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-12-07
If Nervous and Run Down

SID 5iy. i'm prove your circulation. Remove the
a. ke matter that clogs the blood by taking
Rarnons Pills-then tone the nervous system
with the Tonic Pellets. All in one box for . cts
and money back if not satis6ed~
For Sale at Harman'S Bazaar
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-12-07

The styles are exclusive and prices can't be
carry the largest line OF merchandise to sele
come to see us if you want to help yoursel
We offer 500 yards of 27-inch Outing at
&C., regular price 7c.
We offer 1000 yards Of 3sinch Sea
Island, 45c.
We Offer 5000 yards 3O-inch Flannetts,
TIC regular price 10c.
We offer 10 0Ln yards of good Calico at 4c
so pieces half Wool Dress Goods at &c.,
regular l5c. goods
50 pieces Fine Dress aids at 1Oc. worth
15c
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1904-01-21
Took His Medicine.

Scrap formed an acquaintance with
the bakers small daughter, Sophie
not quite as neat and agreeable a
young person as could be desired, so
his mother absolutely forbade him
to go over to the bakery or invite So.
phie to our house. Time and again the
attraction across the street proved too
great, and Scrap disobeyed At last
the mandate went forth: Scrap was
to be whipped If he went again. This
was too terrible, so days passed and
Scrap contented himself with only
watching Sophie from the parlor win.
dow. At last one afternoon he burst
into his mothers room with despair
on his small face.
Mamma" he exclaimed, whip me
now, please, hard, quick as you can,
for must go 20 see Sophie! '-Lucy c.
Lille, in January Lippincott's.