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NEW YORK. Jan. es.-BEEyEs-Receipt
Steady: city drssssd native, sides. 7a,es per
pound. Calves ,Receipts, had. Market
FEW Nj barnyard calves, ss7a City dressed veals.
sai4c per pound. Sheep and Lambs-Reeelpts,
SLOW SLOW general sales about i5c: lower, sheep.
S.. 30; few head at $500, culls, vi
lambs .6.e5a6s5i about . cars at 81 Dressed
muffin. general sales 6tsnStac. pr. pound
dressed lambs. general sales, staGloc. per
bound HogHReceipts, q, Sun. head. The mar
Eet rated weak. 4 car Of ohi9 piss sold at
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+ CATTLE MARKETS.
RICHMOND LINE STICK MARKET
T(Saies at Union Stock Yards.

1II1 (SuIeS at Union STOCK ! HUE
Il. f Richmond va, Jan g, 1904 eos Y
CATTLE-Receipts. AS head; market SLOW
ana lastase lower Best steers tagg SS s ia
dunn 20 COED cpnmo1 g TAR r saT
9MQ34c.; extra sic. bulls. estd3'zc,; fresh
ee HOG s@K R 2,13i head; market slow:
Good hogs 545.40c.; fat shoats, 5G6!tc-; rough
''? SsHEEf y AND LAAlBs-Recelpts. so7 head:
market fair Good sheep. 4!sq5 lambs, 5f;sg
6&c.{ x ~, ~ - -, ~ ~
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state Of Virginia: city Of Riehmo nd-ss:
above named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above. statement is true to tho
best OF knowledge and belief. "A,
JNO, NJ. MILLER. JR., Cashier. e
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Total. 4. t s.. ...s
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid ln.........s
Surplus fund ......,....,.. .
Undivided profits, less OK
penses and taxes pald......H
National bank notes OUT
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JOHN [. WILLIAMS & SONS.
BANKERS,
Dealers "A RICHMOND, VA,
SOUTHERN INVESTMENT
SECURITIES.
1syrh,ft.fpAr, pr,Nrs A SPECIALITY.
( BANK STATEMENTS.
REPORT OrTHD CONDITION or
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
MUNICIPAL BONDS a SPECIALITY.
Correspondence Invited

ND vlRG mi 4 AR THIN CLOSE OF
BUSINESS JANUARY 20, 1904.
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RICHMOND STOCK MARKET.

3 g \ Richmond. Va, Jan: ss 1904.
SALES
Virginia 5s--f2.SoD at o41t,
VirciriIa Centnries-s1,0D at e5A
AiIantlc Coast Line cOmmon-2 shnres AZ
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Spot ttnn closHd QUIET, ~ IN
,nLddlng uplands. IL, %; middling gull ls.4o;
sales. ], 900 6alcs.gs1. " q. ..I..I
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Official Range and Sale Of Stocks in New York


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e., s. bond account. -
Virginia bond account...,,...,H 40
Reserve for interest and taxes
Total. ..se, a2
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04
Industrial Camp Started

Rutland, Mass, April 3O.-The first
batch, of prisoners for the temporary
industrial camp which has been form
ally opened by proclamation of the gov
ernor have arrived here. The prisoners
were chained in two gangs of eight each
and were in charge of Prison Commits
sioner Pettigrove. The object in es-
tablishing the industrial camp is to re-
claim waste land by the labor Of pris-
onerS.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04
What GeOghegan Said

New Bedford, Mass, April 29.-Rev.
w. B. Geoghegan of this city, who has
been quoted as having said that the
Boston university would before long
turn from Methodist to Unitarian, de-
MES that he made any such state
ment. He says: MY only reference to
Boston university was that it's theo-
logical school was the most liberal of
all Methodist schools"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04

An editor, in reply to a young writer
who wished to know which magazine
would give him the highest position
quickest, advised "a powder magazine,
especially if you contribute fiery ar
ticle. Exchange.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04
A Soul For Poetry,

do you think a man ought to de
vote a certain amount of time each
day to reading poetry"
"Of course" answered the business
man. There's no excuse for not do
ing it The modern advertisements are
full of Washington Star.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04

There may be no fool like the old
fool, but he is given a close rub by the
young man who tries to keep step with
companions who have three or four
times as much spending money as he
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-04
John LIS Big Benefit

Boston, April pa number of
worldfamous pugilists appeared at the
ance for John l.. Sullivan, former
heavyweight champion of the world
More than 1000 people were present and
among those who participated in the
entertainment were many men prom
inent in the ring. Several exhibition
bouts were held and vaudeville per-
formance was also given
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ST. J. a.. G. Railroad
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
In effect Oct. ~, 1908.

Trains Easf-bound leave
Swanton. sos g. m, 400 p. m.
East Swanton. 8. a. M. a, % o. m.
Cambridge juno, $50 a: M, 6.22 p M
HYDE Park, 9.56 9. M. $50 p. M.
Morrisvi1le, 1908 a. M, :16 p. m.
Hardwick, SO a. m 40 p. m.
Greensboro, 1885 a. M, SOC p. m.
Danyille. 1s5 a: m. g oR F. nm m. 40 m
leave, $50 and 4. 40 p. m.
North Concord, 800 p. M. $50 p: m.
Luenenburg, arrive, 1926 p. m, 61o p m.
Trains West-bound leave
Lunenburg, 100 a. m $50 p. m.
North Concord, 7.39 a. m, 1.54 p. m.
St. Johnsbury, arrive, 9 go a: m. ~ 20 p; m
Danvi11e, 80 a. M, 4.4O p. m.
Greensboro, sos a. m, $50 p. m.
Hardwick, 1925 a. m 5.37 p. m.
Morrisville, 8 .55 a. M. 6.O7 p. m.
HYDE Park, o.O4 a. M, 6.29 p. M
Cambridge juno, 80 a. M, 100 p. M
East Swanton, 1887 a. M. $40 p. m.
Swanton, arrive, 11.42 a. m. s.16 p m.
H. e. FOLSOM, Supt.
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Commissioners Notice.

the Honorable Probate Court for the District
of Caledonia Commissioners to receive, ex-
anime and adjust all claims and demands of
all persons against the estate of James
Blewitt, late of St. Johnsbury, in said district,
deceased, and the term Of six months from
by said Court to the creditors of said
deceased, to exhibit and prove their respec-
tive claims before us: Give notice that we
will attend to the duties of our appoint
ment at the Office of c. L. Clark in St. Johns
bury. Vt, in said district. on the 14th day
of May, 1904 and the 18th day of Sept, next.
at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon on each of said
days.
c. L. CLARK,
ASA DEAN,
Commissioners.
st. Johnsbury, VT. Apr. 9. A. D. 1904.
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Time Tables.
Time Tables.
Boston E Maine Railroad

Connecticut and Passumpsfc Division.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
In effect Oct. IL. 1908.
Trains South bound leave
sherbrooke. 500. 1000 q: M. s;15 p. m:
Newport. TOO a. m, 1855, 400. 1925,
Coventry, 10 a. M, 4. 10 p. m.
Barton Landing. 7.2o a. M, 4.22, 11.54
Barton. 12.o7. =. "a a. m. 4. ~. 4.s7..11.62
South Barton, AS a. m Asa p. m.
West Burke, L. SO, g. os a. m, 5.1s p. m.
Lyndonville, 1896. 1888. $50, 11.50 a.
Lyndon. s.a5, .115s a. m. $50 p. m.
St. Johnsbury Center, s.44 a. M, .12oa.
St. iohnsbury. 12 So. las. s.sea.m.. 12.1o.
Passump 81 8 OF a. M. .121e. 600 p. m.
Barnet. 1873. e.17 a. M. 80. SIT p. m.
McIndoes, 1.3e, e.24 a. M, 1896, 626
p. m.
Wells River. 1875. i.65. $50. a. M. 100.
2. 81. $50 p. m. 90
11 Ms't &C. n niss ESQ., 5sa $3.50 arrive 500 49,
Boston. arrive, 7.3O. 500 a. m, 1925.
40, AS. 7.o5. 500 p. m.
Trains North-bound leave
Boston, 900. 1000 a. M. LOO. 1.1o' 7.so'
M, i. 40, 4.4O, 800 p. M 80
$50, $50 p. m.
Ryegate, 1902 a. M, $40. %6.5s p. m.
McIndoes, 2.51, 1912 a. M. $50. 7.O6
Barnet, $50, 1919 a. M, s.57, 7.12 p. m.
East Barnet, 1925 a. M, 4O4. III p. m
Passumpsic, 1925 a. M, 10 FPS p: m
St. Johnsbury, sos. 3.1s. -O.45 a. M, 400.
St. Johnsbury Center, 1882 a. m. 4.aa.
%7.41 p. m.
Lyndonville. $50, $40. Hip a. m, 49,
West Burke, a.57, 11.ao a. M, t4.ss, SIP
p. m.
Sutton, II 81 a. M, go p. m.
South Barton, SO a. M, 5.37 p. m.
Barton, AS, 4.3O a. M. 1905 800, 5.4S
Barton Landing, 4.43 a. M, 1915, $40,
Coventry, PA a. M, 6. 10 p.
Newport, 4.4O, $50 a. M, IL. 80, 6.25.
$40, 1. 90 p "a.
Sherbrooke, arrive, 7.15 a. M, $50, 3.15
p. m:
+Stops for passengers to or from connect
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Ely A, CONAN DOYLE.

smile OF conscious triumph. and loosed
the cord OF his weapon. a shout burst
from his comrades as they watched the
swift and lofty flight OF the heavy bolt.
lover the fourth!' groaned Aylward.
"lsy my hit! think that 1t is we'll up to
the fifth
1T is over the fifth" cried o Gascon
loudly, and comrade came running
with waving arms to say that tho bolt
had pitched eigh, PAGES beyond the mark
OF he five hundred,
Which weapon hath the vantage
now?" cried the Brabanter, struttlng
proudly about with shouldcred arhalas1
amid the applause of his companions,
You can oycrshoot me-" sad Johnston,
gently.
Or any other man who ever bent u
long bow" cried his victorious adversary,
May. not SO fast" said a huge archer,
whose mighty shoulders and rcd head
lowered high above the throng Of his
comrades II must have word with
you ere you crow so loudly. Where is
my little popper? BY santed Dick OF
Hampole! It VIII be u strange thing II
cannot outshoot that thing Of thine.
which to my eyes is more like a rat
trap than a bow. Viii YOU try another
flsht, or do YOU stand by your i st Y
Five hundred and ei.ht PAGES Will
serve my turn" answered the Brab inter-
looking askance at this new opponent
''Tua John" whispered Aylward,' you
never We're inarksman, Why must
you thrust your spoon into this dsn?"
Easy and slow, Aylwiffd. There are
very many things Which ! cannot do
but there are also one or two which
have the trick OF 1t Is in my mind
that can beat this shoot. II my bow
VIII but mold logcther,''
go on, old babe OF the woods!' Have
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GIRL SUICIDE WAS
NOT BESSIE AENKEL
Investigation Leads to Belief
That Wakefield Police
Were OF Track.
fsnccia, = The TImex-Djxn.

Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch.)
WAKEFIELD, MASS. Nov. A-F'urth-
err investigation proves that the Wake
field police were off the track in their
Identification Of the supposed Norfolk
was young girl daughter OF a prominent
citizen and had never been married. Her
father, F. J. Henkel, said that she had
been stenographer UP to three weeks
ago. in Bridgeport, Conn.,, but had given
up her position and started South. He
knows OF no reason OF her committing
suicide and is inclined TO think she Is
with her mother who has been separated
from him and is now living In New York.
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carefully creased the head OF It, and sped
1t Mt the same mark.
run. wilkins" quoth he, land fetch
me the shield.
Long were the faces OF the Englishmen
and broad the laugh Of the crossbowmeu
as the heavy mantlet was carried towards
them, for there in the center was the
thick Brabant bolt driven deeply into the
wood. while there was neither sign nor
trace Of the cloth yard shaft.
by the three kngs!" cried the Bra
banter This time at least there is no
gainsayng which is the better weapon.
or which the truer hand that held it.
You have missed the shield. Epgllshman."
.~rarry a bit! Tarry Bit mon gar!"
quoth Aylward, and turning round the
, shield no showed n round clear hole In
the wood at the back Of It, MY shaft
has passed through II, cnnnrade, and
lloW the one which goes through is more
to be feared than that which hides on
the way" 35'f ,a
The Brabantor stamped his foot with
modification. and was about to make some
angry reply, when Alleyne lodricson can1h
rlalng ny to the crowds OF archers.
"s!r Nigel will he here anon, said he,l
"and It Is his wish 10. speak With the
Company"
In an instunt order and method took
the sIlace Of general confusion, Bows,
steel caps and Jacks were caught UP from
the grass a, long, Gordon cleafeI the
camp OF all strangers, while the main
body fell into four lines with unJer-
Officers and fIle-leadols In front and on \
either flank So they Stood silent and
Inotionless, when their leader came riding
towards them, his face Shilling and his
whole small figure swelling with the
news which he bore. II i f
Great honor has been done to us,
men" cried he; FOR. OF all the army.
tho prince has chosen us ont that We
should Eide EDWARDS Into the lands OF
Spain to spy upon our enemies, Yet,aas
there are many OF US, and as The SER \
vice may not be to the liking OF al,
pray that those viii sep forward r. m
the ranks who have the Will to follow
me" 5s.
There was rustic among the bow,
men. but when Sir Nigel looked up At
them no man stood forward from his
fellows, hut the four lines OF men
s'rftched unbroken ar before. Sir Is y 4
blinked at them IN amazslnent, ana q
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at it, HampshIre'' cried the archer.

at 1t, Hampshre!' cried the archers
laughing
BY my soul. you may grin" cried
John But l learned how to make the
long shoot from old Hob Miller OF Mil
ford lie took up great black boY. az
he spoke, and sitting down upon the
ground he placed his two feet on either
end Of the stave, With an arrow fitted,
he then pulled the string toward him
with both hands until the head Of the
shaft was level with the wood. The
great bow creaked and groancd and the
cord v.brated with the tension.
Who Is this FOOLS head who stands
in the way OF my shoot?" said he.
craning up his neck from the ground.
he sands on tho further side OF the
mark answered the Drabanter, 80 he
mas litle to fear from you"
We'll the saints assoil hiln" cried
John. Though think he is over near
to DO sca'hed." AS he spoke he raised his
two feet, with tho bow-stave upon their
solcs. and his cord twanged with Il deep
rich hum, which might be heard across
'the valley. Tho mensurer in the dis ance
fell flat upon his face and then, Jump
Ing UP again. no began To run In the
opposite direction.
wen sho', old lad! ~ -. indeed, over
his head" cried the bowman.
Mon Dieu!" exclaimed the Brabanter,
who ever saw such shoot?"
~ Is but a trick quoth John. MANY
a time have ! won gallon OF ale by COW
ering a mile In three flights down Will
ycrley Chase" .
1T fell a hundred and thirty PAGES be-
You'd the fifth mark" shouted an archer
in the distance,
six hundred ana thirty PAGES Mon
Dieu! but that Is a shoot! And yet Il
says nothing for your weapon, mon gros
camarnde, for It WAS by turning your
self into orossboW that you did It,"
BY my hilt! there Is truth In that"
cried Awkward, And now, friend, WIN
myself show you vantage Of the long,
bow ] pray you to speed bolt against
yonder shield With all your force, It Is
an Inch Of elm with bulls hide over It.
y scarce shot as many shafts at Brig
nails. growledi the man Of Drabant;
though found a better mark there than
q cantle of bulls hide But what Is this.
Englisnmsn? The shield HAMS not one
hundred PAGES from me-, and blind man
could strike' IT," FIe screwed UP his
string to the furthest pitch, and shot his
quarrel at the dangling shield. Aylward
who had drawn ali arrow from his CULVER,
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.Sarnuel-samuel.
(snecIolto TIE Tines. DIspatch.)

Special TO The Times Dispatch.)
BOWLING caRDEN. VA, Nov. c4--Nrr.
Robert Andrew sanA,el and Miss Char
l1ottc G. Samuel were married Tuesday
Ryland. o Of : The &c Baptist Church The
groom is the son Of the late Robert G.
Samuel, and the bride the daughter. Of
William Noel Samuel al! Of CAROLINE
groom was the best man, and Misc Nell
lie Samuel, sister Of the. bride, was maid
of honor. Henry Washington and Rob-
ert Voolfolk were ushers.
"A reception was rendered the bridal
party at the home Of ]. M. Samuel, bro.
Their OF tho groom.
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WED AT WOODSTOCK.
Miss Ethel Ray Bowman Be-
i comes Bride Of Mr.. HOTEL,

Especial TO The Times. Dspatoh,)
WOODSTOCK, VA, Nov. A.--Miss
Ethel Ray Bowman the attractive daugh.
ter OF MIR. and Mrs. j. 8. Bowman. Of
strasburs and Mr.. II. 4. Hotel, of stras-
burg, wero married in ST. Paul's Lutheran
Church this morning. rho ceremony wa >
performed by the pastor, Rev. L. l..
Smith, y. j..
z Miss Mamie Hotel, sister Of the groom
was maid Of honor. and Mr. v, .. Red
fern. of Strasbllrg, best man. The ushers
were: MI. William Ryan, Of Winchcstcri
Hugh Bowman, Lewis NYnchir. z. c..
EVERY and Samuel Yea, OF Strasburg.
The bride wore q gown OF blue cloth.
Master Carol Brown acted us license
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son. i5 lss45t5 s.5Ts t3 ~.
The success OF past recitals from a social
and musical standpoint gives delight
full augury Of what may be expected in
the opening recital Of this season.
Box Party at Academy.
A much noticed box party at tho Acad-
envy Of Music "Wednesday evening In
.cluded Governor and Mrs Andrew ].
Montague. Miss Gay Montague, Or. and
Mrs Edwin a. Alderman, of the Uni
versity Of Virginia. Colonel John S. Har-
wood, chief OF the Governors stan; and
Mrs Harwood. Colonel and Mrs. Cutch-.
ms, Judge Parker, OF New Jersey; Colonel
10 Lane Stern Colonel Williams, Mr..
S. wv. ZIMMERMAN. Cecil Dabney, Mr..
II. J. Wertenbaker and Mr. L. D.SCole,
OF the University Of Virginia.
After tho performance the members
of the staff entertained Governor and
Mrs Montagueiand Miss Montague. DR..
and Mrs. Alderman and their University
guests at a handsomely appointed dinner.
given in private dining room Of the
Westmorelnnd Club. i#s
Welded To-day.
Tho wedding Of Miss Wtlleen Parrish
Scott. the daughter OF Mrs +. L.: Beck,
to Mr.. Brooke Burton Todd Of Charlotte.
N. c.. will be celebrated at II o'clock this
forenoon in the home Of the bride. No
cards Cd
Heeke-FIart.
Mr.. Joseph II. ETeeke and Miss Marie
G. Hart were married at the home OF the
brides parents Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. Fl.
Hart, No, SO West Clay Street yester-
day morning. inv Ar = II -7s's5 FL
The happy young couple are now in the
North. visiting relatives in Washing ton
Monday and will reside in this city n
Personal Mention.
Miss, Virginia Whitley Is at homo for
her guest Miss Elizabeth Cosby, Of Dan
Vile, Va. W
Miss Grace Perkins, who Is attending
Mrs NJ Garr rl'! school, near Clarksy!le.
w w r. Perkins this . week
Miss Edith Campbell Crane. Of Baltl-
OF Miss Emma Whitfield, at No. 9o6 East
Miss Luce Morton, after a years ab-
ssnce IN travelling. Will return to the
First Baptist Church choir about the
first of December.
Miss Madge Freddy is spending sew
eral Weeks at the st; Louis Exposition.
Miss Jennie Maitland and Miss Mamie.
Eick!en, OF fredericksburg. and Mr..
OConnor Goolick, Of the University OF
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look Of the deepest SORROW shadowed Ills

look OF the deepest sorrow Swallowed his
face.
3 THAT should live to see the day."
no cried. what! not one-----''i
"My fair lord, whispered Alleyne,
''they have all stepped onward"
& "Ah, by Saint Paul! I see how It is
with them. could not think that they
would desert me- we start at dawn to-
morrow, and W arc to have the horses CT
Sir Robert Cheneys company. BE ready,
i pray ye, at carly cock-crow,'
a buzz OF delight burst from the
archcrs, as they broke their ranks and
ran hther and thither, whooping and
cheering like boys who have news OF a
holiday. Sir Nigel gazed after them
with a smiling face, when heavy hand
fell upon his shoulder, ...>
What ho my ,,a kn'sha Aver erra mt of Of
to Esbro. hear; and, by the holy fish
ofSTob!as! You must 5takesm'e ~. under your
hanner.";S
what! Sir Oliver Buttcsthorn! !" cried
sir Nigel. II had heard that you were
como into camp and had hoped to see
you, Glad and proud shall ] be to have
4 you with me. .3s,, ;l
II have a most particular and we'ghty
reason for wishing to co." said the
sturdy knight.
II can we'll believe IT. returned Sir
Nigel; have met no man who 70
quicker to follow where honor lea ds,'
may, 1t is not for, honor that J 60
Nigel"
aFor what, then7'
For pulets,
Pullets?' X
eyes, for the rascal vanguard have
cleared every hen from the coun trv-s Do
1T was this very morning that Norbury,
my squire, famed his horse IN riding
round In quest Of one. for VIC have q
bag OF truffles. and nought to eat WITH
them. Never have ! seen such locusts
as this vanguard Of ours. Not q pullel
shall we see until NE are In front OF
.thom; so 4 shall leave my Winchester
srunagates to the care Of the provost
marshal. and shall HE south With YOU
Nigel. with my trutfles at my saddle
bow" al
"Oilyer. Oliver 7 know you over-weli,p
said SIR Nigel. shaking his head, and the
two old soldiers rode Of together 70 lAeir
pavilion.
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CHAPTER Xxx1v-continued.


IN that you have vantage said the
crossbowman. by Saint james, 1t Is
now my turn to show YOU where my
weapon has the better Of you. pray
you to draw a fight shaft with all your
strength down the valley, that VIC may
see the length Of your Shoot
"That Is r. very strong prod OF yours"
said Johnston, shaking his grlz4led head
us he glanced at the thick arch and pow
erful strings Of his rivals arbalest. II
have little doubt that You can overshoot
mo, and yet J have seen bowmen who
could send clo,h-yard arrow further
than you could speed quarrel"
$50 have heard" remarked the Bra
banter, '.and yet It is a strange thing
that these wondrols bowmen arc never
where 1 chance to be. Pace out the dis
tances with wand at every five scorr,
and do You, Armand stand at the NTH
ws,d to carry back my bolts TO me-
4 line was measured down the valley
and Johnst ton dra w-Ig an arrow to the very
head, sent 1t whistling over the row Of
wands.
"Bravely drawn! A rare shoot" shout.
I'D 1he bys anders Ut Is we'll up to the
fourth mark"
by my h,lt!it is over IT, cried Ayl-
ward ~ can see where they have stoop-
cd 10 gather up the shaft
''He shall near snon,," said Johnston
qu etiy, and presently a young archer
came running to say that the arrow
had fallen twenty PAGES beyond the
fGurth wand.
-Four i,rndred PAGES and SCORE
cried Black S lnun. ~ faith, 1t 10 very
long fight. fet wood and steel may &c
more taun flesh ana blood
The Bra6anler stepped forward with q