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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-29
WILL MEET IN WOODSTOCK
Vermont Bar Association Elects
Officers.

The Vermont Bar Association, at
a business session held ut Montpel-
Ter Wednesday, voted to hold mid
summer meeting in Woodstock dur
ing the first week in August, 1905,
The following officers were elect
ed:
President, VIM. w. Stickney q
Ludlow; vice presidents, ]. E.
Cushman of Burlington, Frank L
Alfred of Newport, and 7. NJ, Mel
don of Rutlandi secretary, John y
Mimms of St. Adams; treasurer
Hiram Carleton Of Montpelier; Ii
brariun, Edward II. Deavitt Of
Montpelier; board Of managers, thu
president, ex-otlicio, John II Sen
ter of Montpelier, Edward II
Deavitt OF Montpelier, W. A. Dut
ton OF Hardwiek and II, Il. Blanch
ard Of Springfield.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-29
SPORT AT LAKE MITCHELL

Representative Downer and smith
Ballard returned to Montpelier Mon
day from Sharon, where they had
been deer hunting. The latter
brought back r4o-pound buck, one
Of three sh 1t by members of the
party which was composed OF Lee
Hatch of STAFFORD, "Iim" Morrill,,
State Treasurer Bacon, Dr.. Hughes
of New London, Conn, w. q. Z.
S,ickney and Judge Charles Fl. May
h,n, The deer were shot at the
lake Mitchell game preserve, max
mo- six that have already been shot
in that vicinity this season.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-29
Teachers Elect Ohfcers.

The 5sth annual convention Of the
Vermont State Teachers Associa.
ton, which closed three-days' ses-
sion in Rutland Saturday, elected
these officers:
President, Principal w. A. Bee
be of Morrisville; vice president,
Prin. &. H. Wiley of Hardwick ;
secretary, Prin. E. G. Howe Of
Randolph; treasurer, Prin. L. M.
Roscoe of Springfield; executive
committee, County Examiner w. p.
Abbott of Proctor, Supt. G. H.
Dempsey OF st. Johnsbury and
Prin. II. X. Whitaker Of Brattle.
borO,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-29
BIG HUSKiNG BEE

. There was an old-fashioned husk-
ing Zee in the big new barn built BY
the Gay Brothers at Cavendish, to
celebrate the installation Of electric
lights. About 100 people attended.
Il good supply of red ears was
found, which made more fun for the
After the husking the party had a
social time at the town hall, with a
musical entertainment and lunch OF
coffee, pumpkin pie, doughnuts and
cheese.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-29
SOUTH P0MfRET.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Harding have
returned from a western trip.
F. G. Perry and e. j. Paul re-
turned from a ten-day visit to Bos-
ton and vicinity Saturday.
Mrs. Wallace Brown and Miss Ad-
die Paul were present at the roll-call
supper at the Christian church Fri
day evening.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-29
BLOOD FRIGHTENED HORSE
Prominent Springfield Man Severely
Hurt by Animals Kick.

Russell Herrick, prominent
farmer and justice of the peace of
Springfield, was severely injured by
a kick from a horse last week Thurs
day afternoon. Mr.. Herrick was
dressing pigs in his yard when one
Of his horses standing near became
frightened by the odor of blood,
wheeled suddenly and kicked, strik-
ing Mr.. Herrick on the right knee,
severely b,uising it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-29
NOTICE..

The Board OF Civil Authority Of the town
of Woodstock will meet at Frederick O,
Southgats's office on Saturday, Nov. s, al
two o'clock p. M, for the purpose Of revis
ing the check list to be used at the federal
election on Nov. 9Th. 1901.
n. G. LOCKWOOD,
MASON MILLS, Selectmen.
GEORGE ii. VAUGHAN,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-29
INVITE RIVER JUNCTION

W. {. Hall Is now employed ~
TIE Passumpsic road after 10 years
Of service with the Central Vermont
Railway company in the yards he!e.
Horace c. Pease and Others have
applied tor an act Of incorporation.
they proposing - furnish wates
supply for hartford village IRON
Atst.hy sprises.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-29
THE AGE,
Woodstock Vermont

w OOOSCOCA " Oh 4x4O44O
The Woodstock foot ball team will
play Dartmouth, 'OG, ON Vail field
this afternoon.
Many excellent pictures were
shown at the stereopticon entertain
ment given by j. r. Randlett at the
hall in the new school building on
Thursday evening. There was a
good attendance and the receipts
will increase the fund for the dec
Grafton of the school rooms by about
forty dollars.
The O'Neil store at White River
Junction has been bought by Frank
w. Adams and f. w. b. Smith, as
partners, who will open it Nov. !
with a complete line of clothing,
shoes and furnishings. The new
store will be under the management
of Mr.. Adams, who is moving to
the junction this week. Mr. Smith
has been in Boston this week buying
goods.
There will be a sociable and dona.
ton for the pastor Of the Methodist
Episcopal church in the church par
lors next week Thursday afternoon
and evening: A general invitation
is extended. Supper will be served
at five o'clock for all who can remain
in the evening. A good time is ex-
pected; let everybody come. Further
notice next week.
w. y. Woolson Of Springfield,
secretary of the Vermont Automobile
Club, has compiled list of all
owners of machines in the state as
far as he has heard from them
There are 2l5 in the list but he est,
mates the number as high as 275
as many machines not on the list
have been received recently. Fol
lowing is the number of machines
on the list in some of the larges
places of the state, from an automo
bile standpoint: Burlington 80
Barre q, Brattleboro 26, Bennington
IL, Montpelier I, Richfor1 10, Rut
land 81, st. Adams i, st. Johnsbur.
lG, Springfield 4. South l.ondonder
ry 1, Woodstock 6. Mr. Woolsol
puts Woodstock figure too low, a
the town can claim ten machines o
varions degrees Of noise and power.
".im," one of I. II. Whitcomb'
livery horses, has record for con
tinuous public service that is prob
ably unbeaten in this county O
state. The late John Cone bough
him in Bethel in 1875, the year tn
Woodstock railway was opened 10
business, and with a mate bought q
, the same time put him to work i
his livery stable. Mr.. WhitcOm
became Jims owner when he bougl
out Mr.. Cone, running him on tb
l coach for about twelve years, an
jim is still in active service ate
twenty-nine years in the harness an
a is in great demand by those wi
+. want safe and steady steed b.
r tween the shafts. He is now abo'
s. thirty-three years old, but he hash
]. a mark or blemish on him. He
II of Morgan blood, which partly a
h counts for his good health al
strength in his old age. Anoth
,e interesting character in Mr.. VIII
a combs stable is Bose. a white bu
re dog too stout for style, who is mu'
l. attached to jim and gives him
" uraot daol of attention.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-29
10 LICENSE IN LEBANON ?
West Lebanon Prohib Faction May
Garry Election.

In the town of Lebanon, N. H.,
one village of which, West Leba.
non, is practically suburb of the
Junction, the question of license
bids fair to be the most exciting
issue of the November election, says
a White River Junction despatch.
The town voted for license two
years ago, but the way the traffic
has been handled has caused 4 great
deal of dissatisfaction, and it would
not be surprising il the nolicense
voters carried the day.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-29
POMFkET

The lecture at the town hall here
bv Mrs. Mary Grace Garfield Fri
day evening, Oct. 2Ist, was highly
appreciated by those who had the
pleasure of listening to it. We hope
to have her with us again.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-29
DANA'S
new YORK CASH STORE.
|PeffiCOdkS W.
A@
The Balfour

Petticoats are made of
the best material in the
best manner; made to
hang and fit as they
should. The new jersey
top styles are very desir-
able for cold weather.
The price of the Balfour
petticoat is no more than
for others. 81 to $500.
The Mocha glove is very
desirable for all around
wear.
Grays and browns $1.M.
New Angora gloves,
greys and tans SOC.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-29

"Do you remember that SIS YOU
borrowed of me last Junei" "Well,
| should say | did; ! lent So Of It to
Jones, and the skunk hasn't paid me
vet Puck.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-29

It is now planned TO build a rail-
road up Gray's peak in Colorado.
The railroad will be the highest in
the world.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-29
DEER SHOOTING SEASON
Successful Local Hunters.--Number
of Bears Killed.

The deer shooting season, begin
ming Saturday, began fairly we'll in
this section. \ number of local hunt
ers were successful on Saturday and
Monday, but since then deer have
been coming in slowly and reports
from Bridgewater are that fewer than
last year are being killed.
Joseph Anthony was the first local
man to report, capturing deer in
Reading Saturday morning.
Town Clerk Simmons has issued
one license to one nonresident hunter
H. O. King of Claremont, n. Fl.
BUCK AND A BEAR.
Harley G. Williams of this village
and his brother Elbridge of Rutland
made the biggest killing Monday,
Harley shooting a big buck and FL
bridge handsome black bear, both
being killed near the "Juggernart,
in Sherburnr. The buck weighed
23l pounds, dressed, and the bear
l57 pounds.
Will Davis of Sherburne got two
black bears Saturday, weighing about
fifty pounds each.
John G. and Erie Foster went
looking for deer up through the
North Bridgewater neighborhood
Monday, and while they were gone
two bucks were shot within about q
stones throw of their house, one by
| f. B. Dana in George Thompson
pasture, and one by A. f. Markham
not far away.
NoN-HESlDENTs QUIT.
The SO license required OF non
residents has driven away Il humble
of hunters, five Massachusetts mel
breaking camp at Plymouth ant
pulling out for home Monday. Thre
Z more left Monday for Maine, saying
they got more for the same none
there.
First Days Record.
Fish and Game Commissioner II
G. Thomas of Stowe reports tn;
= over 100 deer were killed Saturday
the first of the lo-days' open seaso
in Vermont, and he expects tn
4 average will he kept up until til
season closes.
Shot a Heifer.
!, Some careless hunter in Yves
field shot a yearling heiier owne
by Miss Marion Taylor, which wa
y found dead in the pasture Monde
morning.
Doe Shot in Proctorsville.
. A doe, which had been sh'
- through the back and left to dl
y was found on John Matavia's tar'
l. at Proctorsville Saturday. lot
e Pratt, the fish and game warde
r. was Immediately notified and KILL
70 the deer to prevent suffering. t
is investigating the case.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-29


News OF Woodstock
NE w. II. s. foot ball team, which
/ defeated at Windsor Saturday,
to S, will play at Bethel today.
Eben Coombs of Boston succeeds
W. Adams as clerk in +. w. b.
bith's clothing store.
The Prosper school which has
en closed for three weeks will be
opened Monday, Nov. Z, with ID.
Clough of Randolph Centre as
qcher.
w. +. Hunt, superintendent OF
Instruction of the New England
(lephone Co., was in town Friday.
The big production, Sky-Farm,
be at Music hall Nov. l6, We'd
SHAY, as presented in the Boston
patre four months.
DR.. +. G.. Beckett of Boston has
en the guest of DR.. r. w. Boyce
several deer hunting trips this
pk.
A. Hawksworth of New York
has given to st. James church
b seven-branched brass altar
Ehts.
Eugene Taylor, porter on the
rand Trunk road from Montreal tc
picago, is at home for ten days.
Miss Agnes A. Aiken was the
est of Mrs. c. j. Bell in Montpel-
several days this week.
Capt. T.. A. Smith and family re
med to Smithville, n. j., this
eek, for the winter. Miss E. s
SIX accompanied the family.
The Woman's Christian Temper
&c Union will meet with Mrs. Can
ld on Wednesday, Nov. ., at 2,3(
i'm. Rev. Mr.. Garfield will speal
the worlds peace congress at Bo'
N, which he attended.
The November meeting of the OF
nquechee Chapter, Daughters o
lie American Revolution, will b
pll with Mrs. Earle Slack Tuesda,
Fening, Nov. |, at $50 o'clock. Al
lcmbers are requested to be pres
pit.
The Wood stock colony in Florid
coming winter will include NJ
h Mrs. G. w. Sayward and NJ
Id Mrs. O. H. Mackenzie and Chri
|pher Twombley. Mr.. and Mrs.
Pierce of Claremont, N. H., wi
lso accompany the party, wh''
tarts South Nov. 9Th.
The proprietors of the Wahl'
lung laundry, who recently had
caring at Rutland on the chars
pat they were residing in this cou1
y illegally, announce that ever
ing is all right-"bring cola
IFS, shirts, just the same -,
bubble" They are cheerful ov
he unsettled matter of their citize
|hip and are doing business
usual.
Mrs. r. W. Pinney, a native
bridgewater and sister of Mrs b.
Pinney of this village, who recent
returned from a visit to her, died
her home in Mesopotamia, Ohio, F
Hay, Oct. 81, after an illness Of sol
months. She moved West with !
husband about sixteen years ago.
The Randolph Herald has Ii
item of local interest, the groom
ing former resident:
Isaac Newton of this village a
Mrs. Louana Grandy of Waitsf'
we're married Tuesday noon at
Baptist parsonage by Rev. Sam,
Knowles, in the presence of
clergyman's family and the groor
elder son, Lester Newton of Medic
Mass. Immediately after the &c
uony Mr.. and Mrs. Newton left o
Wedding trip;to New York. !
bride, who is sister of Mrs. Il.
Miller, has been living in town
some time, coming here from
Center o few ponths ago to be hot
keeper for ME. Newton,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-29

There will be a harvest supper and
sociable at the village hall Monday
evening under the auspices of the
Christian Endeavor Society.
Mrs. NJ. A. Barton is visiting in
Bethel.
Chas T.. Mann and son Of New
Boston, n. H., are at the Riverside
farm.
Worthy Master Alex McInnes en-
tertained Dana Morse Of Randolph
Wednesday and Thursday.
Harry 3. Hudson went to Nashua
Monday after spending Sunday at
home.
Misses Jennie and Lizzie French
of Woodstock were recent guests IN
town.
MIR. and Mrs. j. II. Eastman and
Lena O'Neal left Thursday for two
weeks visit to st. Louis.
VIM. Lindsey has been confined te
the house q few days owing to Sc
we're cold.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-29
QUECHEE.
QuECHEE GRANGE

About thity members OF the Tafts-
vile Grange, Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan
of South Woodstock and Dana Morse
of Randolph were present at the
Wednesday evening meeting of the
Quechec Grange, when the third and
fourth degrees were conferred on
three candidates. Later bountiful
harvest supper and speeches by the
visitors were enjoyed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-29

The Age and DeIineator One
Year $i';t
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-29

The cos,m;ttee on the state of IT,
church Of the iSeose Of deputies'ro
ported at the EpiseePs sveutsn
that the number Of c. n1hisanM
bad reached So4yss, a 9hss9s
I've PET cent, !.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-29
B. \. P|NNEY & G.

~ Us uuVuVsu ~
HOUSEHOLD AAnoES
The Rugby Household "A" ~
the sensible, simple and strong ese-
struction OF every range in the splss-
did Household line. It is "Built =
Bake" it has all newest features 10
make cooking easier and pleasantsf.
Its castings are fawless-and peg~
fectly finished--its orna mentation =
rich and beautiful--in fact it has ~
the appearance Of the highest gradA
ranges.
But we want to call your a,teu
ton to the things you can't see p
pictures or IN any other way than b
making q careful examination Of The
range.
First comes the oven--the most
important part Of any range-RugbY
ovens, like those in every House-
hold Range, are tull size and -
evenly heated on all sides, that per.
feet results are easily secured in ~
baking. The fire boxes are extra
large for stoves of this grade and arc
fitted for burning either coal -
wood. The handsome nickel stsA
edges can he lifted off without botbs
ering with screws and nuts. A
choice Of triangular or plain grates
is offered.
We ask the favor Of call that we
may show not only The Rugby but
our entire line OF "Built to Bake
Household Ranges. =.
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POST OFFICE NOTICE
MAILS CLOSE.

kANTED-Lady or gentleman
lair education to travel for firm
S.so, 900 capital. Salary $Io7a
| year and expenses. Paid weekly.
siress Percival, v oodstock, VT.
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5pirit Of tl)e age,
|dstock, w., Oct. 20. 1904
WOODSTOCK RAILWAY.
TIME TABLE.
In effect Oct. 10. 1904.
nnIyn EAap

Special Rules, see book of Rules and
hMtionS.
i Company reserve the right to cancel
without notice.
J. G. PORTER,
Genera! Manager.
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First Days Record.

Fish and Game Commissioner I'll.
G. Thomas of Stowe reports that
over 100 deer were killed Saturday,
the first OF the lo-days' open season
in We, mont, and he expects this
average will he. kept up until the
season closes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-29
Doe Shot in Proct0rsville.

A doe, which had been shot
through the back and left to die,
was found on John Matavia's farm
at Proctorsville Saturday. John
Pratt, the fish and game warden,
was Immediately notified and killed
the deer to prevent suffering. lie
is investigating the case.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24


II stands In u desolate. weed-grovn ~
den.
where once the rose and the lilac
grew.
And the liz lifted a axe chalice
To catch the wine OF this summers
dew.
The grass crccps in DER tho messy
threshold.
The dust lies deep on the rotting floor.
And the wind. at It's will. Is coming.
going,
Through broken window and open
door.
Oh, poor old house. do you grieve as
men do.
For the vanished things that were
yours OF yoref
Lake a heart In which love was one time
tenant,
But has gone away to come back no
more.
Do you dream OF the dead as the days
pass over.
or the pang OF parting and Joy Of
birth
In hearts turned dustf All. that dust
is scattered
BY winds Of q lifetime 10 ends OF
earth!
Sect Here by the path Is a little bios
som.
II lifts TO the sunshine n fragile face.
IL springs from a root that some dead
hand planted
A century back In the dear home
place.
Little thought they whom the old house
sheltered
That life woald fade as the leaves
that fall.
They had their day and are all forgot
ten
The little flower has outiived them all,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24
High Chimney or steel.

w. w. Christie. IN the Engineering
News. reports the following as among
the high steel chlmneys in the United
States: Nichols Chemical Company.
Brooklyn. y. ", $40 feet high, So feet
in diameter at base. l. feet at top;
Pennsylvania Salt Company. Starona,
Pa, 22J feet high. 10 feet tiue diam
eter: Maryland Steel Company, Spar
rows Point. Nd. two chimneys. each
225 feet high and - feet inside diam
eter. IL Is noteworthy that all these
are at m~etallurgicai plants. Also. the
highest two brick chimneys are ut
metallurglcal plants. the old Grant
smelter at Denver. Colo. and the
works OF the orforJ Copper Company
at Constable Hook. New York harbor,
each Of these being about $50 feet in
height
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24

cried Molly stepping lightly into Ford's
skin.
Malcolm pulled his canoe up on the
float and went slowly up the steps. All
OF the house party had gone e the pic.
mic. except Anne. who was sitting I'm a
low wicker chair under a wide spread
ing oak. She looked cool and peaceful
as she read. all unconscious OF Nal
collins presence.
Anne might be plain. she might be
81. but she was considered by all her
younger sister MolIy's SWANS ''the
best fellow on earth" At this mo-
ment, when Malcolm felt sore and
hurt, she seemed TO him the Incarna-
ton or comfort.
whats tho matter. Malcolm 2" she
asked AZ he strolled across the lawn
toward her. why. aren't you going to
the picnicr"
"T'd rather stay here with you" he
said. 'It's lots more comfortable than
padding a canoe In the sun But the
principal reason Is that Molly turned
~ ooWh 4 III - aba 6Afl W IL atlf
Anne. Molly treat me like a dog. and
the worst OF II Is that the more she
turns me down. the more ! care"
He stretched ont on the grass nj her
feet. face down, and pulled yiclously at
the moss under the tree.
Anne thought quietly for a moment.
Then she said In her low. soothing
voice: Malcolm. do you want some
advicer
"Yes. Anne. fire away" came from
the PROSTATE figure at her feet.
'Afoily takes you too much for
granted. She knows that on Tues
days you will send her bon bons. on
Thursdays and Sundays flowers. and
In between times all the latest books.
You ought TO keep her guessing. Ford.
Just now. Is "A new and UNEMPLOYED re-
gion. She thinks she knows you by
heart and can tell just what you will
do at any given time.
20. I understand Molly better than
anyone else In the world. You know
ahe Is everything to me. Malcolm. and
I want her happiness more than any
thing. I am sure that you can bring
Il 30 her. II you take my advice. She
IN young and a Bit spoiled now. but she
n going b make a sweet. lovely won.
an. and when she does surrender. she
will be as rue and sweet as any won.
an could be. and IL you take my advice
you won't be alwavx nj her eilrow
This sounds like a cruel remedy.
bat II I were you. Malcolm. I'd made
her Jealous Take Jean Canoeing and
20 10 walk with Alice. Dance more
eftsn with Florence than you do with
ha this evening. IL seems like heroic
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24
startling Area or Coal Field..

II Is estimated by experts that the
area OF American coal fields. az present
open to mining. Ii more than hys times
as great as that OF the coal fields or
England. France. Germany and Bel
gum; the great coal producing coun-
tries OF Europe. While practically all
the available coal areas OF those coun-
tries have been opened to mining. ours
have scarcely been estimated. When
We take into consideration the fact
that coal Is one OF the great motive
powers in the manufacturing world, IL
Is evident that this immense wealth Of
coal will be OF such an advantage TO
the United States as 20 be- beyond apy
mans observation-disclosures.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24
800 Reward. o

learn that there Is Al lcast one dreaded disease
that science has been able % cure In all Us
stages. and that 10 CatArrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
y the only positive euro DOW known 70 me med.
disease. requires n constitutional treatment
Halls CAtsrrh euro " taken Internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
tho system, thereby destroying the foundation Of
tbs disease. and giving the patient strength By
building up the eonstinltlon and assisting nature
In doing It's work. The pruprietors have SO
much faith In is curative powers that thsy o1er
ono Hundred Dollars for any case that 10 fAie 10
euro. send for list Of Testimonials.
Address, p J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo o.
Sold By Druggists. Tsc.
HslIs Famiiy Pills are the best
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-11-24
Rulling Market.

Baron Moncheur. the Belgian min.
lister at Washington. says the New
York Tribune. was riding recently
near the Capitol. and asked a small
boy 20 hold his horse while he tele-
phoncd to a suburban friend.
When he returned he found a
smaller but remembering youngster
holding the animal.
"Ilello.' said he. "lou are not the
boy I hired"
mo, sir" said the boy, but spek-
Hated. gave the other boy ten cents
for his chance"
what could I do after thati' asked
the baron Of a friend later. lit was
buliing the market. but ! had TO give
him a quarter"