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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-13
RAILROADS
Washington, Alexandria 4
Mt. Vernon Railway.
RAILROADS
In effect May 1, 1901
LEAVE ALEX NDRIA.

LEAVE ALEA ANDn1As
For Washington, fro,a corner Prince and
Royal streets, week days at 545, 10, 80
sos, 40, 7 80, 745, Sc, SIS, 8 80, goo
II 20, II as 90, / 20, 46, 2 10, 2 46, 05, 80
3 46, Is, 436, 800, 20, 8 40, 6 05, 80, s IS
10, 90, s 80, 8 10, 9 80, 10 80 and II 20 D. m
sundays 90, SIS, 900, 945, 1925, so
II ~ and II so a. M, IL 20, 1850, 10, 1SC
20, $50, 800, $50, APO, 4 so, 52j. $50. &C
s 90, 100, so, $50 910, 8 SC, 10 80, IL 20 D. m.
Leave Alexandria for Four Mile Run lin
addition to local trains for Washington. week
days, at II 50 p. m. and u 80 a. M. Sundays
II So p. m. and II IS a. m.
LEAVE WASHINGTON.
For Alexandria, from the corner Of Penrsyl-
yanis avenue and l31 street, week days, 6 20
$50, 705, 730, z so, sos, S35, eos, 935,
1000, 1925, IL 90, IL 80 O. m. ~ 90 noon, II 20,
II 40, 05 texpress), 25, IS, 2 OF (express),
2 80, 2 SO, 3 80, 405, 100, 445, 45F. 8 u, 8 %,
539, Cos, $50 705, Z Is, $50, s 20, 9 10, 9 80,
10 80, IL 20 o. m. and IL 03 midnight.
Sundays 40, 900, 9 As, 1926, II 90, IL 80
q, M 1900 noon, u 80, 100, $50, 200, 2S0
100, $50, 400, 4S0, 500 $50, 500, s 30, ZOO,
7S0, 755. 80. go, $50, $50 II 20 D. NJ.
and u 03 midnight.
FOR MOUNT VERNON.
Leave Alexandria for Mount Vernon. weeh
days, 652 SS2, 1882. IL 80 a. m. ~ so, / 80
2 80, S2i, AIS. 447, 5 80, Z % and 9O2 p. m.
Sundays OF, qS3, 10 55 o. m, IL 80, 2 80,
447, 6 40 and 902 p. M. .e,-
FOB ROssLYN.
Leave Alexandria for Rosslyn, week days
10, z 56, $50, 900, 1000, 1850, II AZ a. H.,
IL 46, 246, 8 46, 4S6, 5 29, 5 45, g. 80, s So and
sundays-s rs, 900, s45, 1850, n5Oa. N
1850, $50, 25O, $50, 400, $50, so anc
80 p. m.
Leave Rosslyn for Alexandria, week days
80, 6 so, 903, 8 80, 10 33, ii 81, a. NJ, u 81
l 81, S27, 4S2, 10, s OF, 629, 7O2, IA and
snndays--s So, 9 4s. 1917, 1l27am., 1927,
1877, 227, 327, Az, 527, 627, 7 "a and %
p. NJ.
Baggage checked and carried on the follow.
ing trains from Alexandria for Washington
week days: $50 and 10 % a. M, 1 %, 3 % and
6 05 p. M.
Sundays IL a. m and 6 20 p. m.
Parcels carried.
Freight carried daily, morning and evening,
In each direction. No freight accepted unless
delivered at the station at least 80 minutes be-
fors the departure of the freight trains
CLARENCE p. KING, J. CoLvIN,
| President. Superintendent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-13
RvR. z. Knox. Auctioneer.

TRUSTEES SALE OF AFRAME Dwell
Il LING AT FORT MYER HEIGHTS,
ALEXANDRIA COUNTY, va.
BY virtue of aud in pursuance to the pro-
visions Of certain deed Of trust dated on
the first day Of May 1908, executed by Della
ID. Murray and recorded in the clerks Office
Of the County Court Of Alexandria county,
Virginia, in deed book No. 106, page 1893.
conveying to the undersigned as trustees the
real estate in said deed described. TO secure
the Washington National Building and Loan
Association in the sum Of 800, interest on
said amount and other charges as provided IN
the said deed Of trust, default having been
made for more than three months in the per-
Torrance Of the stipulations and conditions IN
said trust contained, the trustees, having
been requested SO to do in writing by the SAID
association, will proceed on
TUESDAY, OCTOBER, IS, 1904.
at two o'clock p. m, 10 sell at public auction
for cash on the premises the property de-
scribed as lot numbered three 90 in block
number two (2) Of Wharton's Addition to
Fon Myer Heights, Alexandria county, Vir-
GINA, as shown by plan recorded in liber
M" No. four az, folio five hundred and
ffty-seven $50.
Improved by two-story frame dwelling,
containing six rooms.
Terms cash at time Of sale.
JOSIAH c. ST0DDARD, Trustee,
701 18th street, n. W., Washington, ID. G.
ADDISON G. dubois, Trustee,
Corner sth and II streets, Washington, ID. c.
octS, IL, 1917
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-13
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over sixty wears by millions Of
mothers for their children while tee,nng
with perfect success. 1t sOothes the child,
softens the gums, silays all pain, cures wind
collie and is the best remedy for Diarrhea. Is
pleasant to the taste. Sold by druggists in
every part Of the world. Twenty-Five cents a
bottle. It's value is incalculable. Be sure
and ssk for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
and take no other kind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-13
AUCTION SALES.
Samuel II. Lunt. Auctioneer.
GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

Pursuant to DEGREES Of the Corporation
Court Of the city Of Alexandria, Virginia,
entered in a chancery suit therein depending,
wherein William w. McNair is complainant
and Mary Baker ct ais. are defendants, the
undersigned will sell at public auction, ON
the premises, at II O'Clock a. M, on
MONDAY,
the 3ist day of October. 1904.
A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND lying on
the north side Of King street extended and
bounded ON the west by the lands Of Baggett,
formerly being the lands of Hoof, and the
heirs of John Ramsay; on the north by the
lands formerly belonging TO Townsend Bag
gett; on the east by the land formerly belong
ing TO Wesley Summers, and on the south by
King street, aforesaid, extended.
The said lands we're for many years, and
until about 1898, fenced in on each and every
side, and contain between four (4) and six
(6) acres, more or less.
The property will be offered as whole and
also will be offered in lots. and the best bid
or bids upon the property as a whole or in
lots will be reported TO the court. The prop
erty has been subdiyided into lots by extend
ing Cameron street and Peyton street through
the property. A plat showing the dimensions
and locations Of lots can be seen at the ONCE
of Messrs. Norton & Boothe.
Terms of Sale :-One-third cash and the
residue in two equal payments at six l6) and
twelve (l2) months from date Of sale, bearing
interest, and evidenced by notes of the. pur-
chasers and secured by retention Of title or
by deed of trust, or all cash at the option Of
the purchasers.
JOHN NJ. JOHNSON,
GARDNER l.. BOOTHE,
Commissioners of Sale.
p Lo-ot,, oay+;f,, thot Iobp NJ Iohnson one
of the commissioners of sale above mentioned,
has executed bond in the penalty of s., 000 as
required by decree of sale in the above en-
titled cause, with approved security.
JOHN S. BEACH,
Clerk of the Corporation Court of the City
Of Alexandria, Va.
sep22 ID
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-13
DRUGGISTS.
C. L. LEADBEATER, G. c. LEADBEATER
z. s. LRADBEATER. J. LEADBEATER
E. S. Leadbeater 4 Sons
DRUGGISTS.
AND RETAIL DRUGGIST
1O5 and l07 soc.h Fairfax street.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS
105 and lO7 south Fairfax street.
Dealers in Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medi
cines, Paints, Oils, Dye Stuffs, Spices, Drug
gists' Fancy Goods and Specialtics.
Wholesale agents in Northern Virginia
J. C. Ayers Medicines and John LucaF
Co.'s Tinted Gloss and Prepared Paints, &c.
Manufacturers Of Standard Pharmaceutical
preparations.
We have :iSde large additions to our stock
and are buying leading Proprietary Articles,
Chemicals, &C., direct from the manufactur.
ers. We are therefore enabled 10 supply the
trade with all goods usually carried by we'll.
appointed WHOLESALE DRUG HOUSE at
prices as low as those given by the best houses
in larger cities. All goods forwarded by FIRST
freight or express after receipt Of order.
Promptness is our specially. We guarantee
the purity Of all drugs furnished. Cores.
pondence invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-13
ALOVe Letter

Would not interest you if you're looking
for guaranteed Salve for Sores, Burns or
Piles. Otto Dodd, of Ponder, Mo-, writes :
81 suffered with an ugly sore for year, but
a box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured me.
It's the best salve on earth 25c at e. 5.
Ileadbeater 4 Sons Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-13
Specials For a Few Days.

100 dozen Children's White Hemstitched
Handkerchiefs..... z Tor DC
1000 yards Sc, Zoe and l24c Bleached
Muslin and Cambrics in short lengths.
Yard ........................ ................ &c
% pieces &c Blue Calico, yard............... DC
rs pieces Dark Dress Bingham, yd &c
and MINIMUM. 10c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-13
MEN ARE PoWERLEss
To Fight Against Disease Unless They
Strike at the Underlying Cause.


To treat Dandruff. and Failing Hair,
with irritants or oils on which O para
sitie germ will prosper. is like scooping
water from the ocean to prevent the tide
from rising.
You cannot accomplish a satisfactory
cure without having a right understand
ing OF the fundamental causes Of the
trouble.
You must kill the Dandruff Germ.
Newbros Herpicide does this because II
Is specially made to do that very thing.
When the germ Is removed, the hair
has no choice but to resume healthy
growth and beauty.
"Destroy the cause, you remove the
effect"
Sold by leading druggists Send 1oc. In
stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co..
Detroit, Mich
f. S. Leadbeater & Sons, Special
Agents.
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AUCTION SALES.
------~-----r- ----~s--~~--
By K. f. Knox, Auetioneer'
TRUSTEES SALE.


Rv v;rtue Of deed of trust, dated March rel
ZOO sl,r scoried In liber V, No. 4, folio 1888,
a og' he he land records Of Alexandria county,
Va. executed by Thomas = WOODS ana ~l,e
10 John E. Racket and John Z. Stephenson'
The undersigned will on
wv SATURDAY,
the 18th day of October, 1904,
AZ % o'clock M. in front Of the Royal street
entrance to the Market Building, in the city
of Alexandria, Va, sell at public auction, for
cash. all that PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE
AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON in
Alexandria county, Va, known and designat-
ed as lot No 20, in block No. Is, on certain
plat Of the subdivision called Addison
Heights. I" as pei. plat recorded IN hoer u
No. 4, folio SO, of said land records.
John F. STEPHENSON, Trustees.
JOHN E. Rocket,
ocf4 Il
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C. c. CARLIN.
JOHN NJ. JOHNSON,
Commissioners Of Sale.

I, John S. Beach, Clerk Of the Corporation
Court of the city of Alexandria, Virginia, do
certify that John NJ. Johnson, one Of the COM
missioners Of sale in the above suit, has exc
cuted the bond required by the decree for
sale Given under my hand this twenty-6rst
day Of June, in the year 1904.
JOHN s. BEACH, Clerk,
By NEWELL s. GREENAwAY, d. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-13
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL
~ ESTATE

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL
By virtue of decree entered on the 10th
day Of June, 1904, in the chancery cause of
Albert X. Dulany vs. William B. Dulany ct
ais, pending in the Corporation Court Of the
city of Alexandria, Virginia, the undersigned
will offer for sale at public auction, in front
Of the Royal street entrance Of the Market
building, Alexandria, Virginia, on
SATURDAY. OCTOBER %, 1904,
at ~ M, the following real estate:
No /. The FIVE FRAME HOUSES and
LOTS in the court in rear of Nos. 9O8, $40
and 9l2 Princess street, Alexandria, Va.
Subject to survey il sold separately.
No. 2. A LOT OF GROUND WITH THE
BRICK HOUSE THEREON, known as No.
to. described as follows Beginning on the
south side Of Princess street 176 feet inches
east Of Patrick street, and running west on
Princess street 20 feet; thence south parallel
to Patrick street 100 feet thence east parallel
TO Princess street 20 feet thence north par
al!el to Patrick street 100 feet to the point Of
No. 8. a LOT OF GROUND WITH THE
TWO FRAME HOUSES THEREON known
as $40 and 9l2 Princess street, described as
follows: Beginning on the south side of
Princess street 156 feet inches east Of Pat
rick street and running thence west on Prin-
cess street % feet inches thence south par
allel TO Patrick street SO feet; thence east
parallel to Princess street 28 feet inches,
and thence north parallel to Patrick street So
feet to the beginning, and all appurtenances
thereunto belonging.
Terms Of Sale One-third cash and residue
in two ~ equal payments at six (6) and
twelve (12) months, bearing interest, the de-
ferred payments to be evidenced by the notes
of the purchasers and retention of title until
the same are paid, or all cash at the option of
the purchaser. Conyeyancing at the cost of the
purchaser.
G. c. CARLIN. sr
JOHN NJ. JOHNSON,
ror,,o;ea;onar ~ Cala
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-13
WAKEFIELD 4 HALL,
DRUGGISTS.
CORNER PRINCE AND FAIRFAX 8

CORNER PRINCE AND FAIRFAX
Prescriptions speciality,
English, French, German and Domestic
Toilet Soaps; Genuine Farina Cologne; Mag.
nolia, Hedyosimia, Geranium and Florida
Water; Genuine Lubin's Extracts; Sponges.
Hair Brushes and Combs; best English
Tooth Brushes; a full assortment of Patent
Medicines Coxe's Gelatine, Corn Starch.
Sea Moss Farine, Spices Of all kinds. and 4
select stock Of all articles sold by drugeists
at prices 70 low as the same quality can be OBJ
tanned elsewhere.
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Just Received.

Ladies' New Danish Cloth Waists,
edcn..............s. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. voc
Ladies' New Mohair Waists, each..... $l.49
New Flannelette Waists, each.............. 49c
New Black Mercerized Underskirts.
each SOC. Zoe, 81 and.......~......"...... $3.50
New Mixed Dress Goods, yard l23c,
25G aud ......... ....... DOC
New Broad Cloths, all shades, yd zoe,
81, $l.25 and.............-.... ........... $3.50
Ladies New Dress Skirts, each $l.49,
$3.50, 3.9S and.......... .......... .."... $i.9S
New Blankets, pair SOC. 75c, 81, Sl.25,
$l.49. $1.9S, $50, $3.50, s., IS and. $40
$3.50 and. - .....'.......'..... $3.50
Mems Winter Underwear, each Csc,
5Oc, 75c, 81, $1.25, $l.5O and............. $3.50
ladies' Winter Underwear, each Csc,
soc, Zoe, 81, $3.50, g and .......... ..... $3.50
Children's and Infants Winter Under
wear, all kinds, from ...... 80. ........ 10c up
Boys Winter Underwear, each l5c, 25c,
Doc and .............. zoe
Ladies' New Belts each 25c and. ........ SOC
Ladies' New Fancy Collars, each 10c,
1Fc. 25c and............... .......... ...... Doc
New Eiderdown, yard 25c and.... ........ SOC
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-13
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
BARGAINS IN HOUSES AND LOTS.
TWELYE-ROOM BRICK HOUSE, three
story and cellar; all modern improvements;
hot air furnace; large side lot, beautiful lawn;
sunshine in every room. No. 2l6 north St.
Asaph street.
NEW FRAME DWELLING. with large
store; large rooms; northeast corner of Queen
and West streets.
NEW FRAME HOUSE, 6 rooms and bath,
adjoining tie above.
SIX-ROOM BRICK HOUSE, No. $40
north Columbus street.
FRAME HOUSE, rooms; northwest cor
ner st. Asaph and Franklin streets.
TWELVE-ROOM BRICK HOUSE. cellar;
hot air furnace; No. pa north Royal street.
Inquire of JJJSTUS SCHNEIDER, Secre-
tary Building Association, 3i3 King street.
Octi I'm
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PROPOSALS.

A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE. Having
"A onalitied as administrator upon the estate
Of KARRENHAP PUCH CRUMP, deceased
this is TO notify all persons indebted to said
estate to pay their Indebtedness TO me, ana
ali persons holding claims against said estate
10 present the same 10 me properly certlhed
for payment. e,-.
sens0 l0t Administrator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-13
WASHINGTON FERRY co.

Schedule in Effect March 10. 1904.
The Washington Steamboat Company llim-
ited) on and after March 10, 1904, will operate
the steamer GEORGE WASHINGTON be-
tween Washington and Alexandria on the
following schedule:
and II 80 a. M; 80, is, so and 6 80
D. m.
LEAVE WAsHINGToN.-6 90, 2 20, 9 90
and 10 80 a. H.; u 80, 2 80, Is and 30
D. m.
Ee>Same schedule on Sunday, leaving
Washington on first trip at a. m. and Alex.
andria at 8 40 a. 10.
JOHN B. PADGETT,
au1 If General Manager.
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Special:

Beginning next Monday, October 10, we
begin sale Of Furs purchased direct from
the manufacturer at great sacrifice. The
prices we shall sell this lot for will be from
Is to 80 per cent below what you will have
10 pay for the same goods little later. Good
chance to buy for Christmas presents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-13
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL
~

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL
~ ESTATE.
BY virtue of decree entered in the chan
Gerry suit of Empire State Realty Co. against
John W. Beekley ct ais, pending in the Cor
poraton Court Of the city Of Alexandria, the
undersigned will offer for sale at public auc-
ton on
SATURDAY, OCTOBER %. 1904.
at about IL m, in front of the Market House,
Royal street, Alexandria, Va, the following
HOUSE AND LOT in Alexandria, Va:
Beginning at point on the south side OF
Prince street forty feet (4O feet west Of Fay
cite street and running thence west on Prince
street 81 feet: thence south sixty feet; thence
east 20 feet and thence north 60 feet to the
point of beginning, and all appurtenances
thereto, being house and lot No. 1905 Prince
street.
Terms Of Sale One-third Of the purchase
money cash; residue thereof in two equal pay
ments at six and twelve months, bearing in
terest evidenced by notes Of the purchaser
and secured by retention Of title or deed of
trust. Cost Of conveyancing at the expense
of purchaser.
G. &. CARLIN, Commissioners
JOHN NJ. JOHNSON, of Sale.
certify that John NJ. johnson, one Of the
e. l. Aoa khoh Op1
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FINANCIAL.
FINANCIAL.
~~~~-~~~~~~~~~-~~~~~~~~
THE GERMAN COOPERATIVE
BUILDING ASSOCIATION,
NO. ),

Offers the best inducements to whoever wants
to build or buy home, pay of old mort
cages or improve their property. LOANS
are made payable in monthly instalment.
Settlement in full or in part may be made at
any time. Strictly SIX PER CENT. is
charged. and when part of loan is settled the
monthly INSTALMENTS ARE REDUCED
proportionately. Office Sl3 King st.
ISAAC EICHBERG, President.
JUSTUS SCHNEIDER. Sec. and Treas.
E. Z. DOWNHAM, Director.
JOHN T. MALLS,
THOMAS HOY,
P. F. GORMAN,
r. P. AITCHES0N,
f. c. GRAHAM,
my26 On
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R. LEE. FIELD,
One Price clothier and
Tailor.
No. 304 King Street.
GROCERIES.
JOHN AHERN 4 CO..

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GR0CERs
And Dealers IN
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS.
Country Produce received daily: Our stock
of Plain and Fancy Groceries embraces every
thing to be had in this line.
We hold largely in United States bonded
warehouse and carry in stock various brands
Of the best
PURE RYE AND MALT WHISTLES
made. Have also in store superior grades OF
Foreign and American
WINES, ALES, BROWN STOUT, DC.
aA-Satisfaction Guaranteed rs 10 Price and
Quality. 80
Corner Prince and Commerce Streets.
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Headache
Earachc


.,.,, long we1ry days and sicepless nights
M Zen filed with agony because OF one OF me
above mentioned complaints. lis unnecessary 'o
e4,ffer from them.
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MEETINGS.

THE ANNUAL MEETING of the stock.
i holders Of the WASHINGTON HERB
COMPANY will be held at the Office Of said
company, No. lbs south Fairfax street, Alex
andria, Virginia, on THURSDAY, October
q, 1904, at $50 D. N. By order Of the board
Of directors. CLARENCE CARSON,
octl2 I'd President.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER p, 1904,

certify that John NJ. johnson, one Of the
commissioners of sale, has executed the bond
required by the decree for sale in the above
cause. JOHN s. BEACH, Clerk,
By NEWELL s. GREENAwAY, d. c.
seps0 Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-13

CODFISH.-New Boneless and Shredded
~ Goldfish just received by
q. ALL .RIIRN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-13

TEST, the new cereal food, Just received
By J. C. MILBURH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-13

GREEN GINGER.-One barre; selected
Green Ginger just received by
&c. MILBURN.
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NEW BUCKWHEAT.-1. 900 pounds fresh
ground 1904 Buckwheat just received BY
]. c. MILBURN.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-11-24

tern after he had lighted the candles. a
child's voice asked anxiously:
Mother. aren't we going to have any
pumpkin pies or turkey or anything nice
on Thanksgiying? We had such a lovely
dinner last time. Is 1t because we aren't
thankful that we can't have any Thanks
giving dinnerT"
There was a pane Of glass broken out
of the window. and the boys could hear
every word. Bob softly lowered the Ian
tern and put out the candles, and both
waited to hear the answer.
mo, darling. the reason IL that we
haven't any money TO buy such things.
Since father died. deary. It has been very
hard for mother to even buy bread for
US"
Then a boyish voice with q brave note
In It spoke.
Never mind, mother. Wen ret along.
/ don't like pumpkin pies very well. my
self, because they're 10 spicy. But I'm
golng to buy Bsss a bag Of sugar cookies
with that ten cents l earned. Won't
DAT " idcs. Bessls7"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-11-24
4 THANKSGIVING SURRENDER
BY MARION A. LONG.


J "Oh. Bob. just look at these two pump
kins. Aren't they monsters? They are
Just alike. toS- I'll bet they're twins.
l never ssw such big ones. did your
MY eyes. Roy. but they are whop-
pers. | wonder II we can have them
for lanterns Wen ask mother"
Mother called Bob and Roy from
the back yard. "can We have there two
pumpkins for lsntsrnsY'
"Oh. what large ones. Yes. boys. you
may have them They arc too big for
pies" answered Mrs. Phillips FROM the
doorway.
The boys continued their work OF gath
srinE pumpkins. m onIy one was found
To match The twins" In siss.
wen make . lantern tonight out OF
this one. Bob. and save tho twins TIL
Thanksgiving eve. Then ven have soms
fun" said Roy.
II say. Roy. let's 70 and scare thoss
people down In the hollow. Hold 4 up
to the window and then run The boy
who lives there hit me with q NOV ball
and nearly knocked out my front top<h.
and I've never had q chance TO pay him
IAN right. Bob. ven Do IT,"
Early In the evening the boys worked
md ustriously at their lantern. cutting
Eyes. nose and mouth Then little pieces
candle were placed insiae. and Il was
.ruly a demonstrating thing. Mrs
Phillips. who was busy preparing the
dainties for that glad day.
Lid not notice the boys steafthiIy leave
he house. She de~pised q mean action. |
md Bob and Roy knew she would not
Of their unkind sport. They
crossed the fields and walked
lown a hill into a lonely. damp hollow.
light before them stood a small. tumble
house with a feeble light shining
rom one tiny window. The boys crepr
o this side and crouched beneath Il.
'ust as Bob was about to raise the Ian