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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-15
LAID HIM OUT WITH SPADE.
Later, the Layer" Found Himself
Dangling From a Railroad Bridge.
(By the Associated Press )

Natchez, Miss. July 13.-Incoming
passengers on the Natchez and South
ern Railway arriving tonight. report
that Il negro whose name could not
be learned. was lynched this after
noon at Clayton Station. Louisiana,
eighteen miles northwest of this city.
for assaulting Jesse Riliiard, saw
mill foreman with a spade.
billiard spoke to the negro about
some work that was to be done in the
mill. The negro did not respond at
once and Hilliard repeated his order.
This angered the negro who picked up
his SPADE and struck billiard a ter
rife blow on the head. cutting him
severely. billiard sank to the floor
and the negro fled to the woods.
A mob was formed and caught the
negro near Texas river. The negro
showed fight. He was shot through
the arm and side. A rope was put
about his neck and he was hanged to
the railroad bridge.
billiard was brought to Natchez to-
night. His wound is dangerous, but
not necessarily fatal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-15
REoUIsITIoN FROM MONTAGUE.
Officers of Chester, PENNSYLVANIA
Will Ask them for O'Brien and
Day.
(Rv the Associated Press /,

Norfolk. Va. July 13.-Acting Dis
trict Attorney Magee and Officers F..
E. Lane and E. l.. Mowery, of Ches-
ter, Pa. came to Portsmouth TODAY
and positively identified John O'Brien
and Joseph Day, white tramps, as the
men wanted in Lancaster county for
the murder of Jacob Ressler, an aged
bridge keeper. who was foully done
to death some weeks ago. Sheriff
Zeigler and Detective George E. Ber-
ger, of Lancaster county, went from
here to Richmond today to get re-
QUESTION papers from Governor Mon
tague. No trouble is anticipated in
delivering the men over to the Penn
sylvania authorities inasmuch as n
capital charge has been preferred
against them.
Policemen Chase and Collier of
Portsmouth, who arrested the tramps
will get $1,100 reward which had been
offered for their apprehension.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-15
ILLEGAL DISPENSARY CLOSED.
Board of Aldermen Compromise With
the Owners of 1t.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer.)
Greenville, n. c., July 13.-The dis
pensary at Five Points the one termed
the Illegal dispensary, has been closed
by the owners who abandoned it, and
ended all claims they had to conduct
ing it under an agreement with the
town council not to prosecute. The
parties involved were w. b. Greene,
r. L. Smith and S. T. Hooker, who
declared that they did not know they
were violating any law and did not
purpose to act in defiance of authority.
There had been n hearing before
Associate Justice Conner on the legal
aspects of the case. the dispensary be-
ing closed meanwhile. 1t is held that
the action of the town council in com
promising the case and withdrawing
from the contest does not affect the
case of the county as the solicitor Tor
the State has no part in the COM
promise and bench warrants had been
issued
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-15
NEW INCORPORATIONS.
Carolina Chemical Co.. Rockwell Rol
Ter Mills CO., ard Benson Brick
Co. Characterization
Co. Dissolved.

The Carolina Chemical Company,
OF Buie's, Robson county with $50.
OOO total authorized capital STOCK, OF
which $1,000 is the amount with
which the company will commence
business, was chartered yesterday by
the Secretary of State. The OBJECTS
Tor which this company was formed
are to deal in timber and manufac-
ture the same into saturpentine. tar
creosote, charcoal and other products
to do the business in general or re-
failing and wholesaling in chemicals
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-15

fcrdton Sun, including the Sun job
printing offices with a capitalization
of IS, 900, $4,000 of which has already
been subscribed by the best citizens in
the county, and the remainder is in
sight. Articles of incorporation have
been APPLIED for and the company will
be organized as soon as the papers are
returned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-15
"I AM SATISFIED"
So Declares the Vice Presidential
Nominee, Davis, of the Platform.
(By the Associated Press

Elkins. w. Va, July 13.-"Of course
I'll support the platform. ] am per-
fectly satisfied with it." This was
the first statement which Henry G.
Davis has yet given relating to his
views on nationaH-isSueS.
"Mr. Parker's stand will undoubt-
eddy strengthen him. When the time
comes the whole party undivided will
stand for the judge and his ticket"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-15
No Meat Famine Menaced Here.
(By the Associated Press.D

Atlanta, Ga, July 13.-Local rep
resentativeS of the packers whose
plants are affected by the butchers
strike reported today that they have
on hand and in transit about one
weeks supply of meats.
So far they have received no notice
to advance snrices. Should the sup
ply of meat from Northern sources
be cut off entirely two local firms of
packers would be able. it is said, to
supply the local demand.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-15
West Virginia Republicans.
lRv the ASSOCIATED Press.)

Wheeling. w. Va, July 13.-The
State Republican convention complet-
ed it's work tonight after a continuous
sc ssion of more than eleven hours, and
the following candidates were named
Auditor. Arnold c.. Scherr. of Mineral
Treasurer Newton Ogdin, of Pleas
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-15

ants: Attorney General. Clark w. May,
of Lincoln; State Superintendent of
Schools, Thomas c. Miller, of Marion,
Secretary of State, Charles w. Swish
Ell, of Marion; Judges of Supreme
Court, Frank Cox, of Monongahela
Joseph NJ. Saunders, of Mercer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-15
Up Go Prices Here.
(By the Associated Press.)

Newport News, Va, July 13.-An
average of 2 cents a pound on all
meats purchased from the local
branches of the packing houses was
announced by the retailers here today.
The retail dealers say prices will be
marked up higher before the close of
the week.
Swift & Company, Armour and the
Nelson, Morris & Company plants
have branch offices and distributing
depots here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-15
A Mastery Retreat.
(By the Associated Press

TIA Tche Kiao, Monday, July IL
delayed in transmission)-All ac-
counts of General Samsonoff's retire
ment from Kai Chou agree it was car
ried out with the most perfect order
and that the Russian losses were in
significant while the Japanese suffered
heavily from the artillery fire.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-15
Tighten Your Belt, Ma Belle.
CBv the Associated Press

Savannah, Ga, July 13.-In con-
sequence of the strike in Western
packing houses, representatives of the
packers here raised prices today one
to two cents pound and predicted a
further advance. According to one
packers agent there is in cold storage
in this city about two weeks supply
of fresh meat. Retail butchers are
casting about for a local supply of
fresh meats
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-15
Twiddle Thumbs at Trust.
CIV the Associated Press

New Orleans, July 13.-Four of the
large packing concerns affected by the
butchers strike have branches here.
1t is estimated that there is Il full
weeks supply of fresh meat on hand.
No announcement of an increase in
competition with the Western meat
concerns. The managers of them say
they can double or treble their out
put on short notice.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-15
john Sharp Williams VIII Serve.
lRy tho Associated Press.)

IBy LNc NSSUCIdItU IItSo'J
New Orleans, July IA telegram
from Jackson, Miss, says that Con-
gresham John Sharp Williams will
place his services at the disposal of
the National Democratic Committee
and make speeches in the doubtful
States during the coming campaign.
He expects to go to ESopus about the
time the National Committee meets
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-15
To Publish the Sun.

Especial to News and Observer.)
Rutherfordton, N. c.. July ia
joint stock company has been formed
TO purchase and publish the Ruther-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-15
Mrs. Hargrove to Speak.

Mrs. M. l.. Hargrove will deliver an
address at 6 O'Clock this evening at
Edenton Street church.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-15
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

The firm of Jones & Powell Is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. MIR.
J. A. Jones assumes all liabilities, and
money due the firm will be paid to
him.
April 20, 1904.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-15
One Officer is From Arden.
lRv the Associated Press.l

Knoxville, Tenn, July 13.-ThC
Southern Association of the College
Women concluded a two days session
today by electing, among other oftl-
GERS, President, Miss G. S. Parish
Athens, Ca; Third Vice-President
Mrs. Alarick Pelton, Arden, n. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-15

HAS STOOD THE TEST 25 YEARS.
GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC.
The first and original tasteless chill tonic.
so cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-15
j. a. Jones
JOHN w. HAYS,
Civil Engineer
an. Am. Soc. q. F.

WAIER POWERS. WATER WORKS,
SEWERS, Municipal Engineering of
MI kinds, Properties examined, Rec
ports made, Plans prepared. Work
directed. No. 3 South Adams ST., Pc
terSburg. Va.
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J. A. JONES.
A. M. POWELL


Having sold my entire interest In the
firm of Jones & Powell to Mr.. J. A.
Jones, / desire to thank the public for
the liberal support given us for the
past twenty-six years, and to bespeak
for my successor the same liberal pa.
tronage accorded the old firm.
A. NJ. POWELL.
In confirmation of the above / wish
to join in thanks to the public and all
friends for past favors and confidence,
and to request a continuance of thu
same and the immediate payment ol
all accounts due, which will be the
most practical method of showing
their good will.
J. A. JONES.
HAVING PURCHASED
the interest of Hon. A. M. Powell In
our joint business as above stated, this
is to announce that / have sold our
wagons, horses tools ETC., and our in
terest in the Coal, Wood and Ice Busi-
ness to Messrs. Johnson & johnson, OF
this city, who will be pleased to serve
our former customers and to whom !
respectfully command them.
j. A. JONES.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-15
WEST VAN BUREN,.

West Van Buren,, Dee. IA. Mr..
and Mrs. Fairchild of Leando, were
callers here one day last week.
G. E. Lasley and family of White
Elm were guests Sunday Of Allen Las.
ley and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Berry, Leach of Troy
moved their household goods to LIE.
ando last week.
Mrs. Bailey an aged woman residing
near Lebanon, died last week. The re-
mains were taken to old Ashland for
burial.
Mr.. and Mrs John Ploss have moved
into their new dwelling.
Granville Mason and Earl Parker
are both rejoicing over the arrival of
new baby boys at their homes.
F. G. Chichester of Fairfield was here
few days last week on business.
John Reno and Mr.. Beever Of Ba-
tavia were here one day last week on
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brewer are the parents
of son.
Grand preparations are being made
for a Christmas tree at the No.
SCHOOL house on Saturday evening De
cernber "a.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-15

sick, is some better at the present
time.
Mrs. w. P. Pierson is now able to
be up again.
Irwin Kiphart passed through here
today en- route to Ottumwa to make
"a visit with his sister. Mrs. Sidney
Majors.
About forty Of the many friends Of
A. T. Johnson stepped in Sunday even
ing to remind him of his flftieth birth
day anniversary, giving him thor.
ough surprise. The party departed at
a late hour, after making him pres
ent ofsa fine writing desk, wishing him
many more happy birthdays.
Mr.. and Mrs John Peterson and fam
lily of Dudley visited at the home of
Gust Burgeson last Sunday.
Misses Myrtle Johnson and Hannah
Pierson called on Mrs. August Hult-
man Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Johnson Wis.
lifted over Sunday with Mrs. Mary CHS
man Of Bidwell.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-15
AsHGRoVE.

Ashgrove, Dec. 14-Quite snow fell
here Sunday.
John Morrison and family have
moved to the l. N Collins farm west
Of town.
Rev. Patterson preached at the Meth
odist Episcopal church Sunday morn.
ing.
Thurman Cassill and Vida Fletcher
were over Sunday visitors here.
Rev. Hastings called at the Marsh
Albright home Saturday.
Ed. Huffman spent Sunday at G. E.,
Roberts.
Cora Selman was the guest of Orpha
Cohagan Sunday
Revival meeting at the Christian
church still continues with increasing
interest. =
Some persons from this place attend
ed the baptismal services at Pleasant
Hill Sunday.
Mrs. Ernest Walker met with a sesi
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-15
MUNTERvILLE.

Munterville, Dec. 14.-Mr. and Mrs.
Jacob Anderson gave dinner to a
large number of their friends last Sun
day.
Mrs. Johana Anderson has been
sick but is now improving.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Johnson and fam
lily of Blakesburg. visited at the home
Of John Swenson last Sunday.
Misses Lena and Ida Johnson and
Marie Kimblade took dinner with
Myrtle Johnson Sunday.
G. F. Peterson, who is sick with
typhoid fever, is slowly improving.
Adolph Huffman left for Ottumwa
last Saturday to visit his sister, Esther
Huffman.
Mrs. John Carlson, who has been
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-15
Moines, visited relatives here

noiheS, 7fAsiICu iSldtiVSS A~AS ioS'
week.
Hulda Anderson, of Ollie. visited
friends here last week
Mrs John Greeson and the Misses
Elsie and Jessie Sellers were in Fair
field Wednesday.
John Anderson of Ollie was bust
ness caller Tuesday
Mira Hinshaw was an over Sunday
visitor in Brighton.
Curt Martin left for Ottumwa Tues
day, to work in the packing house.
Harley Lowe was in Keota Sun
day
Harry Gray spent Sunday in Brigh-
ton.
Mel Stephens was in ottumwa Tues
day
Mrs. Wash Kinney, of Oskaloosa,
visited relatives here over Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-15
+; E. j., Miss Allie Bradshaw; man.

per; E. j., Miss Allie Bradshaw; man
ager, Mrs. Frank Spratt; Mistress Of
records and correspondence Mrs. .Lau-
IA Charles mistress of finance, Mrs.
Ida Merckens; protector, Miss Chloe
Dysart; guard of outer temple, Mrs.
Jessie Raines; pianist, Mrs. Flora
Boltz; installing officer, Mrs. Mary
Flower; trustees, Mrs. Mary Flower
Mrs. VIM. Hufstedler, Mrs. Mary Lou
den. Preparations are being made for
q Joint installation with the Knights
of Pythias to be held in the Castle hall
during the first week Of January.
Fairfield lodge No. 96, Daughter OF
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-15
FAIRFIELD.

Fairfield, Dec. 14.-The Forest City
Temple No. 1856, Rathbone Sisters held
their meeting last evening and elected
officers for the ensuing year. The fol-
lowing are the officers: M. E. c. Mrs.
Miriam Peasley; E. s., Mrs. Ella Har-,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-15
JUST CALL IN.

when you need something in the Gro
Gerry line and convince yourself that
our prices are the lowest and our
goods as good as you can buy else.
where.
IL lbs Granulated Sugar $500. s1.oo
5 lbs Peaberry Coffee ........ 100
10 TBS Amana Lard .......... LOO
33 bars Swift's Pride Soap 80. LOO
As bars good Laundry Soap 49,. 100
5 ; p eaes ss3p Oatmeal. Csc
Try our 16c highest Oil.
STOCKBERGER'S CASH GROCERY
900 Church Street.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-15
903 Church Street.

Gus accident Saturday night while go
ing home from church. The team be-
came frightened and upset the wagon
throwing hesoccupants out, and Mrs.
Walker received broken arm. DR.
Selman set the bone.
John Wolfe and wife spent Sunday
at David Wards.
Fora and Allen Cohagan spent Sun
day at Mr.. Tomlin's.
Thurman and rank Days children
have the scarlet fever.
The Oak Spring school closed Mon.
day on account of scarlet fever
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-15

The chocolates we sell are our own
make. The best grade obtainable in
fancy pound boxes. Coo. Browns
Candy Kitchen"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-15

hebekahs, held their regular election
of officers last evening in the hall on
the south side The following were
the officers for the ensuing six months:
Noble grand, Miss Alma Mather; vice
grand, Mrs. Will Wells; recording sec.
rotary, Mrs. NJ. G. CAN'T; financial sec
rotary. Miss Myrtle Maddox; treasurer,
Mrs. David Sense. There was also de-
gree work done by the staff of the local
lodge.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-15
RIcHLAND.

Richland, Dec. l4-Edione Greeson.
of Kokoma, Ind, visited at the James
Greenlee home last week.
P. l.. Hinson was in ottumwa Sun
day.
Mrs. Clarence Graham of Des
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-15
Tri- eekly Courier.

CHANGING ADDRESS.
Subscribers wishing their address chang
ed Will please give the name Of the Post
Office to which the paper has been sent rs
well as the Post Office where they desire 1t
to be changed to.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-15

A white furred jack rabbit, weighing
seven and one-half pounds and meas
uring two feet long. was shot and
killed by Harry Platt, 947 East Main
street, yesterday afternoon while out
hunting The animals was killed a
short distance northeast Of T. D. Eos
ter's summer home east of the city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-15

don, returned to their home this morn
ing after short visit with friends in
this city.
B. A. Peck and Miss Maggie A..
O'Conner have been granted a license
to wed by Clerk of the District Court
H. w. Michael.
| Positively no votes will be accepted
after o'clock next Saturday evening
in the Courier's Piano and Sewing
Machine contest.
j. o. IIunnell ST.. Of Eldon, arrived
! in the city this noon on the Rock Is
land, to make short visit here with
i his son, Joseph Hunnell.
Rev. ]. w. Lambert, presiding elder
of the Ottumwa district of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church, returned to
this city on the Milwaukee, after a
short business visit in Sigourney.
Invitations have been issued fo1s the
marriage of Miss Beatrice Nash Of Au-
dubon and Nelson William Cowles Of
this city on the morning of December
+, % at the home Of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Nash in Audu-
| bon at 10 o'clock At home after Feb
ruary /, Ottumwa, Iowa.
A good fountain pen for s1.oO at FL
liott's.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-15

Try one of those warm overcoats at
the Hub.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-15
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

Help your favorite by casting some
votes in the Couriers Piano and Sew
ing Machine contest.
Willis Caughlin left on the Rock Is
land this morning for Centerville,
where he will make short business
visit.
Pearl handle pocket knives at
Elliott's.
Mr.. and. Mrs. B. G. Harry of Abing-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-15

1t will be hard to find a better line
of overcoats and such low prices as
those at the Hub.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-15

don. returned to their home this morn
ing after a short visit with friends in
this city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-15

A good fountain pen for s1oO at Ell
liott's.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1904-01-21
charIes pIek.n, s,,,l,u,n,

Rev. W. n. Longsdon. v.oAr of st.
M!ehnel's borough, London. is looking
for a founder" for his proposed
Charles Dickens settlement." In that
parish. The qualification rs a giit of
$4,000. Liant street. IN which the
Church Of 81. Michael Is situated. Is
where back attic was taken for little
Charles drrlng his "blacking' days.
and where years afterward Bob Saw.
yer lodged. Mr.. l1ongsdon has re
Gently. with the aid of some friends,
secured the freehold of n block
houses and stables. with n large ware
house behind. The houses have been
turned into n mission house. boys
club, yicaragc. etc, and Il IL the ware
house which Mr. Longsdon proposes
to utilize for the Charles Dickens Set.
tlement.' II the vicar could secure
the S25.O00 required to start the set
tlement. he would be able To divide the
warehouse Into rooms for class teach.
ing, clubs, gymnasium. entertainment
hall and reading rooms. etc. Ior both
sexes, while the top floor could be used
for bedrooms for young students and
others who would come down 20 the
settlement as helpers.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1904-01-21
The Kaiser and Art.

The Kalser's latest role ls that O.
champion Of the painters whose pic.
lures have been rejected by the man
agemen, Of the annual German art ex
hibltion. Out Of 3.OJV pictures offered
only GOO have been accepted. and Il is
alleged that the selections arc due to
fRvaritism and improper Influences. II
Y stated that the modern impression.
Isl school is favored at the expense of
the other styles.
The painters of the 2.4OO y .ected
pictures laid their grievances before
the Emperor. and Il appears that their
protest has been successful. A high
oihelal In the Ministry of Education.
Prlvy Councillor Mueller, who Is chiefly
responsible for the management OF the
art exhibition, has quilted his post. II
Is understood the change is due al,
rectly 10 the Emperor's initiative. II
Is probable that next year the Em.
peror intends 90 participate personally
IN the selection OF pictures. when the
Impresslonists. whom no abhors, will
secure less prominence.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1904-01-21
She Could tlsvs Her WAY.

James Lane Allen tells the story Of
an old bachelor living In Rentucky.
who. having determined to get mar
rled, sought the advice OF a married
friend ON this serious step. He spoke
OF his farm and money and the ma.
terlal advantages OF a union with the
lady OF his. choice. but sentiment
seemed to have no place In his con.
sideration. After listening carefully
10 what he had TO say ON the subject,
the married friend asked:
what II your tastes differed great.
ly1 Suppose. for instance. that she
liked Tennyson. and you didn'tY''
"well. responded the bachelor. Aun,
der those circumstances. suppose
she could 20 theTe."r-New York
Times,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1904-01-21

we're fastened upon her face. spell,
bound. as we're the tender eyes Of her
friend at the wlndov--as were the
eyes OF every one for the time IN tho
room.
H"El's a galir ne nuttered. weakly,
his voice falling. Il sed most likely
eta BE q sai. Jest my luck. Ert he'd
been hoy. nov. But Of ever shet
young feller kens around hyar a.put.
tin' Aoriosis inter her kead--yea, she's
purity 'noush. Mary. an I don't blame
ye. 50 don't cry: only cts my cursed
luck ,ihtt-~ahe wa'n't q boy"
The mutterins ceasedt the weak
v0ice sank unto sllnncds faint gasp
stirred the white lips, and the hollow
eyes ppgnaa ipr ap instant. AL the
llxht gpne trom them. and sesied on
tha ffee above hlmi then 4 strange.
hniIifFit paiiof sprszd 0Tsr hls fsee
srd ~ nanWiddle arna fhe nlrl
neHlIf lfqm lhe be4slde over lo lhe
'opoa ~lnap& Ile noused oae soiae