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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-03-03
Stolen Meat Killed E gbt.

Birmingham, Ala, (Special) Eight
negroes are dead from eating poisoned
hog meat that was stolen from the smoke
house of Thomas Perkins, white farmer
residing near st. Stephens, Ala. The
farmer had been constantly robbed of
bis winter supply of meat, and put rough
on rats on quantity of it, which he
placed where the thieves were apt to get
it. They got it, and the result is that IA
number are dead. Other negroes were
made i'll, but will recover.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-03-03
Holiness and Humility.

The highest lesson believer. has to
learn is humility. o, that every Christian
Who seeks to advance in holiness may re-
member this Well There may be intense
Conservation, and fcrvent zeal, and heav-
enly experience, aud yet, if it is not pre-.
vented by dealings Of the Lord, there may
be an unconscious self,exaltation with it all.
Let us learn the lesson-the highest ht~''
ness is the deepest humility, and let us re.
member that it comes not of itself, but
onIy~as it is made matter OF special deal,
HIS faithful servant Andrew Murray.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-03-03
9 Bulls.Eyes in 10 Shots.

Manila, (By CableJ.-The battlcship
Wisconsin has beaten the worlds record
with 13-inch guns, its expert gunncrs
having made nine bull's-eyes out of ten
shots fired within ten minutes.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-03-03
sand in African Deserts,

It is supposed that the average
aepth of sand in the deserts Of AT
iica is from forty to eighty feet.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-07-08
POSITIVE PROOF.
Shonld Convince the Greatest Skeptic
in Stauntnn.


i'll Stauntnn.
Because ii's the evidence of a S;aun-
ton officer. Testimony easily invest l.
gated. The si rungcst enhancement of
me. it. The best OF ;Iros,f Read IL:
w. NJ Sim son., hlef Of Police, place
Of residences G. sner Of Main and Mar.
ket streets, says: IL is with the
greatest confidence that recommend
Dhan's Ointment. For . good mary
years suffered severely ard endured
Il the agony attending severe case
o: itching hemorrhoids. 1t tr0nbl' d
me day and nlgh4 and lost great
amount OF sleep on account of it. for
| rs soon as got warm in bed the irr :
tation became intense. | used remedy
after remedy only to find ut the end
was as bad as ut the beginning.
| happened to sea Do..n's Ointment adj
vertise,i as d terihed to try it. | got
| a box at b f. Hughes drug store. II
relief l received Was almost lnstan'a
naOuS and cont inued usinS the re IL
edy until WAS entirely fre. from the
annoying ;,t1iictiOn. | cannot TIC
strongly EXPIRE SO my app eciAtion al
this valuable medicinal prepar .tion .
| For sale by all dealers. Price so G.
Foster Miiburn, Buffalo. N. Y. sole
agents for the United States.
| Remember the name-D0an sand take
no substitute.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-07-08
CONNECTIONS.

Train No. connects at HarrisOnburg
Va. chesapeake Western Junction) with
Valley X. r. trains for all points in the
Valley, North or South of HarrisOnburg
and for points South or North via Southern
Ry. or Valley r. r., and Harper's Ferry,
B. & o.; also via StauntOn, Va, 20.
Train No. connect at Elkton, w., with
N. & w. train No. for ali points s nth,
Southwest and Northwest, via Roam O.,
Va, WinstOn-Salem, N. c., Bristol, lie
or Columbus. Ohio.
Train No. connects at ElktOn, Va, with
N. & W. train No. for Luray, Front Roy
al, RivertOn, Va, Charlestown, w. Va,
Hagerstown, Md, and points North and
East via Hagerstown. Md. and Cumber-
land Valley and Western Maryland X. Rs.
Pullman Buffet Sleeping carsthrOugh from
EIkton to New York, via Harrisburg and
Philadelphia. Pa.
Train No. will wait at Elkton for N.
IL W. No. 4 connection, 30 minutes when
late.
For information as to rates, tickets.
routes, etc., apply to any agent OF the
Chesapeake Western Railway, or
M. l.. Mardis,
Harrisonburg, Va. Traffic Me'r
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-07-08
In Good Trim.

Cityman-So you are going to plant
garden again this year. Were your
vegetables last year a success?
Suburbanite - Great! Why, my
neighbours hens took first prizes at
all the poultry shows, and they ate
practically nothing but my vegetables.
Judge
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-07-08
What She Saw.

"And what" asked 1.-THE eager people
who had gathered around to wait for the
girl to come out of her long trance,
what" they asked her, as she opened
her eyes, did you notice particularly in
Heaven?"
THE large assortment of harps that
have never been called for,'' she an
swered in hollow, almost unearthly
tones.-Chicago Record-Herald.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-07-08
JULIUS C. soHEFFER OF sTAuNroN

ILLUS C. SCHEFFER OF STAUNTON
y SAYS-FOJRTH OF JULY
Or any old day-in the good old summer
time-every day is big day at the New
Brown Stone HOTEL and BAR he Is manag-
ing-across the street from the old Virginia
Hotel the Brand New Brown Stone on the
corner Julius is THERE its near to every
where-nearest to both Railroad stations.
All treated white. Good beds, lunch, dining
rooms and package rooms. Best bar in town.
q Every drink delight-every bite-is a
relish" Please bear in mind it's the New
Brown stone Building, in Stanton South
New St, and Scheffer is manager.
621-3m j. CLARENCE STAFFORD.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-07-08
Cheerful Prospect.

Husband-When l see all these bills
I am tired of life. Do you think the
time will ever come when we shall
be out of debt?
Wife (cheerfully)-Why not, dar-
ling? You know that you are carry
ing an exceptionally large life insur-
ance.-Tit-Bits.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-07-08
Ingratitude.

Uncle Ephr'm was trying to sell his
mule.
mo, suh." he said. "dis mewel
wouldn' kick nobody. She's puffickly
gentle. Amt got no bad tricks. Any
woman kin hitch 'er up an'-whoa,
dar, you ungrateful beast! Quit dat
cavortin'! Dom yuh heah Use lynn
about yuh ?'-Chicago Tribune
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-07-08

Sapley-Politics is a tewwible thing,
old chappie. Just because Willie Many
pants is winning for Office they're be-
ginning to tell howwible stories about
his early career.
Askins-ShOcking!
Sapley-Yaas, they whisper that he
once wore a rundown collar with a
dwess suit!-Chicago Daily News.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-07-08
Easier.

First Crook was at the race track
yesterday, and made over a hundred.
Second Crook-Picking winners?
First Crook-No; pockets Chicago
Journal.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-07-08
No Joke. in Boston

Boston Governess-Yes, children, tn
eyes enable us to Se. Now, Emerson
tell me what the nose is for.
Little Emerson-It's for holding eye
glasses on!-Puck,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-07-08
Why Eggs Are High.

A damsel who dwelt in Vincennes
Bought chickens and put them in pennies;
She waited year.
But no eggs came to cheer;
It seems that she thought they were
hennes!
milwaukee Sentinel.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-07-08
The Whole Story.

Old Gentleman-See here, youngster!
Do you know what happens when little
boys stay away from school?
Little Boy-Sure! A good time an den
a spankin' philadelphia Ledger.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-07-08
Ready to Evacuate.

She-The cook is going to leave to-
morrow.
He-Yes? thought saw signs OF
preparation to mobilize. - Brooklyn
Life
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-07-08
Call Again
VIEWPOINTS.

CObwigger-What are you crying
about, my dear?
Mrs. Cobwigger-I have just been
reading the old love-letters you sent
me before we were married.
Cobwigger-That's funny. l was
reading them myself the other day and
they made me laugh-Judge
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-07-08
He Knew the Firm

."The court has made him receiver for
Catchem & Fleecem, the firm that
failed"
81 wouldn't like that job"
''Why not?"
tits too much like receiving stolen
property. Chicago Post.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-07-08

N&W Norfolk & Western ~.
NIsSs Schedul in Effect
MAY 90, 1904.
LEAVE BASIC.
soUTHBoUND
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stations; Pullman and Buffet sleep
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Louis Express for ali Points West
Pullman Sleeper RoaIOke to 81.
Louis, Blue field and Cincinnati.
$50 a. m.-For Roanoke, Bluefield. Poca
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NORTHBNUND.
4:55 p. m.-FOr Hsgerstown, Washington,
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Pullman and Buffet Sleepers via
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-07-08
Everything New-Latest Spring Styles from New York and
Paris. You should see us before Buying your
SprinG Dress or Suit.

Dry Goods.
Danish Cloth all colors I2H cents
All wool serges, Blue and Black Soc
Blue, Pink and Cream nunsveing 355oc
Blue and Black Brillianine, to 9oc.
Japanese Wash Siks--all coors, SIC.
50 inch Blue, Black and White China Silk Sloo.
Tafeta Silks all coors and widths Aoc to SIoo
White Shirt Waist Linens 25c-45c
White Duck Sc
White Piques Ioc to 2oc
Organizes, all colors, to I5c
Nansooks best quality, 1oc to ISc
I.oug Cloth, best quality 1oc to I5c
c Sn1e lawn lawns Sc to 1aTc
Shirt Waist Goods, Fancy Patterns sc to I21zc
Colored Piques Fancy Patterns, sc to Ioc
Dotted Swiss best quality, Ioc to I5c
GinehamS and 612C
Lot new Spring Perca1es, SC and Ioc.
Calico-Fancy and Dark Patterns, SC and &C.
Unbeached Cotton, q to &C.
Unbleached Cotton 40 in WIDE
Bleached Cotton &c to
GA Unbleached Shooting, ISc.
ga Bleacled Sneeting, zoe.
Tickngs I2c I5c
Is h. Bundles of Remnants real bargain CSC
Turkey Red Table Damask IS, rs and and 35c
Bleached Table Damask 50, 50 and 4Sc
Splendid assortmentabe Napkins Frnged and UnrngedWh
and Turkey Red soc. to 81 20
90 Dozen Ladies and Misses Handkerchief each.
20 Z" &C. each.
These handkerchief slightly damaged by but
are great bargain.
CURTAINS.
Nice line Swiss Curtains ooc Irish Point Lace Curtains
vds 4Se. Curtains, yards, &c., Lot of fine
Curtains yards long, 80 inches WIDE Figured ceners
OuatySame Sly e $I25 White Lace Curtains, so
wide 81 yards long, Striped Centers Extra Quality
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-07-08
A Coming Financier.

The young teacher had just given
them one of those dry lessons in Ro-
man history. Now, Samuel she said,
gazing encouragingly at the, smallest
lad, tell us what followed the burn
ing of Rome"
"All the insurance companies bust
ed" responded Samuel, with startling
mptness.-Tit-Bits
Unfamiliarity with Society Lingo.
Mrs. Highstyle-What do you want.
sir?
Tramp-Please. mum, if you would
have one O. your servants give me a
cold cut of some kind
Mrs. Highstyle-Certainly Perkins!
Tell the chambermaid to come and
stare at this man without recognizing
HMM. Y. Weekly.
Call Again.
New Boy-Lady wants to see you
sir.
Fortune Teller-Who is she?
81 don't know"
'Then follow her home, and find out
How the dickens am l going to tell
woman's fortune if l don't know
who she ism. Y. Weekly.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-07-08
millinery.

Spring Hats Trimmed 75e to S. Trimmed Chiffon Hats
Hats Latest Styles
All the newest STYLED Shaped Hats Untrmme Chdrens
Chdrens Tuscan hats Soc $780, Silk
CAPS 1o Babies Ribbons STYLE width and color
/ Of Flowers, Wreaths, ETC.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-07-08
Mems and Boys Clothing.

Mems Wool funnel ent light stripes 81 CO., Mems Blue and Striped Wool
Black Gheo Suits s3 90 Light Worsled Suits
Suits Quality and double breasted $6 Clay
81 $3 Heavy Working Trousers
Youth
goods
belt 81 2 Boys
age and pants
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-07-08
Mattings and Carpets

New Spring Style Japanese Mating all colors, &c
Extra Heavy China Mating all colors 22c
Good Mattngs in COOrs and Figures, l24 to zoe.
Wool lnyain Art Squares sizes 3x3 Fancy Pattern co.
SMYRNA Rugs, 60 inch Extra Heavy, 80
Smyrna Rugs, Sc inch Extra Heavy, l 20.
Velvet Rugs, Ga lnch Fancy Pattern, 30.
ute Rugs 40a to 100
Shelk Rugs size 27x54 125.
Ingram Carpets Bright patterns all cooIs 2Sc
Hemp Carpet, yard wide, 121c to 18c
Stair Carpet, 20 to soc.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1904-07-08
Chesapeake
Western Ry.

Schedule in Effect Mayl. 1904.
EASTBOUND.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-17

70 where it blows red hot chinooks for all
eternity"
mao an experience myself with one OF these
cnihoofs," said man from the States who
Iarirs section or two Of fine Dominion land.
was OUT hunting chickens one day about a
sO1en miles from the rancL house
mad driven out in a runabout behind that
speedy PAGER Of mine and was having great
epOrt when i saw a black chinook coming. II
meant rain and lots Of IT,
chncked my dog into the box behind the
'e@' locked the lid so he could not jump out
.Hu put The whip 10 the PAGER.
enc was just fast enough at her top speed to
80 ahead Of that storm. ] could hear the rain
,o'iiis IN tremendous splashes all behind me
= even craWled up SO close that it fell in tor
,''-'s IN The back OF the buggy, but the PAGER
- - her gait and not drop touched me. The
.O"t wheels tossed dust like a desert storm and
nlno ones slung mud like the politicians
Gown at Ottawa.
Az make long story short drove under
Shed at the ranch dry as a whistle. I
80 around for the dog TO find the poor beast
ieo de was the best hunting dog on the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-17

the dsagreeable attitude of the elder brother
on that occasion, he laid especial stress on this
phase OF the parable. After describing the re-
joicing OF the household over the return OF the
hayward SON. he spoke of one who. in the midst
OF the festivities, failed to share the jublant
spirit of the occasion.
Can anybody in the class" he asked. tell
me who this was?"
A small boy. who had been listening sympa-
thetically to the story. put UP his hand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-17
UV4TING IN ANCHOR"

Henry Galbraith Ward. who is conducting the
disbarment proceedings Of the Bar Association
against George Alfred Lamb because of the lat
ters connection with the Peter Power litigation,
was telling at the hearing before the referee
laet week Of peculiar stenographers' errors. Il
was in a case where Il witness testified to stand
ing on wharf and waving handkerchief. -
said Mr. Ward when the minutes came to me
next day they had this witness say: stood
on the wharf, and was waving anchor"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-17

range, too. May heaven deliver us from more
liquid chinooksr'
They adjourned then 20 the vera nda and the
warm breath Of the first chinook of 1904 famed
their faces. Already the snow blanket was
shrinking and little streams Of melted snow
water were cutting their way to Lake Louise.
Winter is over" was the word the chinook
brought.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-17
WHO 1T WIS.

well known New-York clergyman was tell
ing his Bible class the story of the Prodigal Son
at a recent session, and, wishing to emphasize
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-17
4 TROUBLE IN GENDER.

The grammar class was discussing the gender
Of the words sun" and moon" The teacher
had spoken of how the masculine form is applied
to objects of strength and power. and the ferni-
nine form to weaker things.
But" objected one boy. 1.-THE fireman and en-.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-17

Il know" he said. beamingly; 1T was the fate
ted calf."-(Harper's Weekly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-13
Lost Coins in Mails

conscience the clerk has to get ready
for the Inauguration of about $lS.4S
worth of fuss over 1t.
For himself he doesn't dare to 60
to bed for short nap until he has
got rid of his five cents worth of re-
sponsibility to the government for the
action of the fool person from whom
the nickel was parted. He digs up
his printed form for such occasions
printed and provided, and at once
fills out long blank, describing the
coin, telling the circumstances of its
being found and whether 1t landed
heads or tails on the table, naming
the pouch from which it was emp
tied, the number of the train carry
ing it, the date and few other little
details any one of WHICH In hot
weather would have cost mug OF
beer.
This report, with the nickel, goes to
the headquarters Of the postal divi-
sion in which the car was operated,
and from these bonded officials, BY
the same general red tape route, the
small coin finds its way to the seat OK
national government and to the fund
representing the great constituency
of the postoffice department, which
persists in sending money In envel-
opes through the unregistered mails
of the service.-Chicago Tribune.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-13

Ordinarily no man is rich enough TO
ascane that certain sense of elation
which comes from picking up nicKel
on a sidewalk; but when railway
nostal clerk finds such a coin in
mail pouch where it has worked out
from insufficient wrappings, not only
does he miss this elation, but 1t may
provoke profanity.
For a nickel lost in a pouch OF mall
in transit becomes matter FOR ma
tional conoer 1t comes to view'
perhaps, just as pouch OF mail Is
emitted upon a sorting table; and
when 1t has broken away from the
bunch of letters and cards and circu-
lars. rolled to an open space on the
tai e, and there settled down, heads
or tails, with a noisy spinning dance,
the clerk who first sees 1t is 1T.
A necromancer could have no more
idea than the man in the moon as to
what particular package it rolled out
of, and if he had and should tell the
postal clerk, the clerk wouldn't dare
try to restore the coin to the original
package. That would be too easy
altogether.
No, it is a lost nickel from the mo-
ment the clerk has to see 1t SPIN
ming there before his eyes; and ac'
cording to the tender governmental
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-13
DELAYED TO0LONC
Kuropatkin Said to Have Es-
capped Japanese.
Their Enveloping Armies Of 100000
Men Unable to Hold Him-Retreat-
ed With Bulk Of His Army North of
Liaoyang, Leaving Only Strong
Rear Guard Line Behind.

st. Petersburg.-Again the chance
of decisive battle between Kuropat-
kin and the commander of japanese
armies seems to be disappearing.
According to statement issued by
the general staff rains are again fall
ing over wide area in Manchuria,
with the prospect of impending opera
, tons; but even more important is the
information reaching tho -Asaaei..t"i
Press tonight from an exceptional
source that the Japanese once more
have delayed too long.
Gen. Kuropatkin has now withdrawn
the bulk of his army safely north to
Liaoyang, leaving only a strong rear
guard line southeast of Liaoyang to
contest the advance when it comes.
According to this information the
Japanese have about 100000 men in
the armies operating against Gen.
Kuropatkin, rendering it too hazard
Gus for him to risk a general engage
ment.
The general staff has no information
bearing on the reported presence Of n
large force of Japanese at Paithuho, a
place that cannot be located ON avail
able maps.
The report agrees, however, with
the general tenor of the information
received by the Associated Press and
here given that Gen. Kuropatkin is al
ready retreating north of Liaoyang.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-13

Paris.-EX-Premier Waldeck-Rous-
seau died at Corbeil, Is miles from Par
is, at 2.45 o'clock Aug. 10, as the result
CT an operation.
The operation was performed under
chloroform by Prof Kehr, who was as
sisted by DR.. Armour and three French
surgeons. 1t at first appeared that
the operation, which was admirably
performed, would prove successful, but
the pulse became more feeble, and de-
spite the administration Of injections
of serum, Nj. Waldeck- Rousseau grad
ually sank and died without re-
gaining consciousness.
Pierre Marie Waldeck Rousseau was
born at Nantes, France, Dec. 2, 1876.
He was elected to the senate in 1894,
and, as premier, formed a ministry
June %, 1899, which lasted until May
2S, 1902, breaking the record for long
service. He himself served as presl-
dent of the council and minister OF the
INTERIOR ----Haa-a-a- -"'-'~'-- - :
M. Waldeck- Rousseau will be best re-
membered as the Inauguration of the
anti-clercal policy, which his success
sor carried further than he did.
Considering his task accomplished
by the enactment of the law against
unauthorized religious congregations,
he resigned Office on the plea Of failing
health. lie often ordered the eXtrem-
est measures brought to Combes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-13
Japanese Bridging River.

Liaoyang-(delayed in transmission
The Japanese are very active at
Bandziko. 27 miles east on the Tatse
river. They are bridging the river at
eight points to facilitate their advance.
1t is reported that the Japanese
rlvc 20CCO roN and 20 guns idle at
Hacheng awaiting the turning move
ment which they are now attempting
around Liaoyang. The Haicheng force
will be ready to advance If the flank
ers succeed in pocketing the Russians.
Gen. Lubavin made reconnaissance
to the eastward in the valley of the
Tatse river on the night of Aug. &,
striking the japanese at Izyanchan. 1t
was dark and a foggy night. These
companies of Cossacks rushed the Jap
anese outposts in order to develop the
strength of their reserves. 1t was dis
covered that the japanese had 10000
men and eight guns.
The Cossacks found that they had
stirred up hornets nest. They had
severe fight and drove back the Jap
anese advance. but got away before
reinforcements had time to come up.
The Russian troops are in excellent
condition. The rivers are rising as the
result OF recent rains.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-08-13

Here is an example of typical south
eIn polteness:
Two miles out of Memphis big
steam automobile was running along
A beautiful country road 1t was driv-
en- by it's owner, who, in order to
make it impossible to identify him.
may be called Col. Jones.
Half mile away appeared a light
buggy, drawn by nervous horse and
driven by a young southerner who
was taking his sweetheart out for
ride in the soft spring air. When
the horse spied the approaching auto
mobile it cut few didOs. Col. Jones
instantly brought his machine to p
ruii- sovp as near the side OF the road
as possible, there being deep ditch
on either side the central driveway.
All went we'll until the horse
reached the auto, when, apparently
out of pure nervousness, it pranced
a little. Then the youthful driver,
anxious to prove to the young woman
at his side that he was master of the
situation, drew his whip and struck
the already frightened horse heavy
blow. Instantly the animal plunged
sideways. The wheels left the road
bed, the driver few out of the buggy