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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-04-28
THORNDIKE.


Mrs. Estes of Brooks will be at the store
of Peter Harmon April 29th with a full
line of summer millinery, and after this
week she will be there Wednesday and
Thursday of each week until further no.
tice. DIR. b. P. Hurd was in Lewiston a
day Or two last week. Mrs. Hurd was the
guest of Mrs. R. F. Jaynes in Waterville
....Miss Ethel Hunt of U nifty has been the
guest of Miss Hattie Cornforth. -. Miss
Maud Nichols of Freedom passed Saturday
and Sunday with Miss Grace Higgins.
Miss Maud Ware is passing few days in
Freedom. Miss Lizzie Bradford returned
from Searsport Saturday,. Mrs. Henry
Black is in Boston this week Ephraim
johnson and wife went to Waldo Saturday
night. Miss Annie Bryant of Knox passed
last week with Mrs. 0. }. Farwell and Mrs.
c. b.. Cox miss Bessie Higgins enter
tanned a party of friends last Thursday
evening, who enjoyed several games of
pit. Saturday evening Mr.. and Mrs. +. S.
Hogan entertained and the game was con-
tinued. Pit will spon be laid aside for May
baskets.
Mr. Pendleton of New York, the husband
of Lillian Blauvelt, has rented the Nelson
house on the Lake shore road for the sea-
son and it will be occupied for five months
by the Blauvelt family, who will come here
May LIST. Other parties would like to spend
the summer here could suitable rents be
obtained. 1T. P. Mathews has sold his
island and cottage to L. c. Morse. e.. The ice
in the lake is breaking up and will be out
in few days. Then there will be a big
try for salmon, with strong hopes of sue
cess. George Meservey and wife are
''halting between two opinions" They
have the offer of a fine situation at a
State institution in Concord, n. H., and
he is wanted by his brother Bert in his
store at North VassalbolO, and they find
themselves in about the same position a s
was the boy when he said: ''There's goin'
to be dog fight and a huskin'; blamed if 1
know which one to go to-. Owing to the
bad weather the contest in the Grange
seems to make haste slowly. The piece of
State road built by Road Commissioner
LamsOn last year seems to be a perfect sue
cess. There is no better piece of road in
the State. -. Work has been resumed at
the tannery. The whistle is now heard
daily and the people rejoice at the sound
thereof. At this point we feel an impulse
to drop into verse as follows:
The whistle again is heard in the land,
Which causes the people to smile and look
bland.
And Celia, the butcher, rejoicing thereat,
Went straightway to Toms and bought new
Remarking, "My happiness is well-ngh COM
For now now. al the workmen must purchase more
And he said to himself, with chuckle so pat,
1t is they and not who will pay for this hat"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-04-28
County Correspondence.
CENTRE MONTvILLE.

CENTRE MONTVILLE.
George Edmunds and WinslOw JaQuith
returned home last Saturday evening from
Portland, where they served on the grand
jury in the US. Circuit Court. The
snow storm April Goth brought the largest
fall of snow of the winter. $50. Roscoe
Downer of Liberty plastered q room for
Allen Goodwin last week. -. Mrs. Carrie
OxtOn has hired girl, a Miss Blake of
Morrill,. Harry Black of Middletown,
Conn.,, and John Black of Palermo we're in
town Sunday and Monday to visit their
sister, Miss Grace Black. who is teaching
school in the Plains district
HALLDALE.
Mrs. Martin Written died April 10th,
after an illness of about one week of pneu-
monia. The funeral was at her late home
Friday afternoon, Rev. T. R. Pentecost
officiating. Their little son, who has been
critically i'll with pneumonia and whooping
cough, is reported BETTER. Miss Ethel
Poland is very sick. VIM. Penney, who
died last week, was buried Sunday. 80.
Eden and Charles Vose went to Warren
the first of this week with load of maple
syrup. About a foot of snow fell during
the storm of April Goth. Grace White
began the school at McFarland's Corner
last Monday.
MORRILL,.
Rev. Robert Morris announces that he
will hold series of Sunday evening ser
vices with special music at each service,
beginning May LIST. Dates and subjects
will be as follows: May LIST. The Church
Church-goer? If not, why? May 18th.
Does it pay to be a Christian? May 22nd.
How to enjoy the Christian Life. May 29th.
The Gospel CALI. Leforest White has re-
turned to Dark Harbor, 1slesborO, where he
is employed. His father, Mr.. l. D. White,
bee s ee sas r long me f Sad wh sba has
one day last week and died Sunday, April
oath. 49,. Elisha Merriam has so much
improved that his nurse, Miss IneZ
Barker, left to attend Miss Payson Of Wal
do. Last Thursday sleds and sleighs
we're used as freely as in January. Some
eight or nine inches of snow were on the
ground.
SWANVILLE CENTRE.
Edwin Carter, who went to hospital in
Boston and had his leg rebroken, is able to
take few steps. .Susabelle Maddocks is
on the sick list see. Mary Cunningham is
gaining. .Salathel Carter, who has been
confined to the house by illness, is able to
be out and on his meat cart again..
Horatio P. Mari is quite ill.,. Harry Gun
bingham is at work for Percy Nickerson.
80. ChaS. Webb has returned to Massachu-
sets, where he has employment . The
High school closed Friday. Martin Rob-
ertson, who has been confined to the house,
is able to be OUT. Mr.. and Mrs. l..
Clements of Monroe were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Ii. P. White Sunday. james
KnoWltOn and wife are guests of his son.
Llewellyn Knowlton... .Chas. Raymond,
Joe Marden, Ezra Beals and Mr. Thayer
did the cross-cut saving on Mr.. Henry
Beals' fire wood There was family
gathering at Mr.. E. A. Robertson's last
Friday, the occasion being the birthday of
MIR. Robertson. F. P. White framed
woodshed, II by p feet, for James Webster
last week
The Forrest City times., 1904-04-01
THE ELECTION,

So far IS the election for state
and district officers 5 concerned in
tbs county there seems 70 be per-
feet satisfaction, and 10 charges Of
irregularities have come to our
ears.
JsE Davis carries the county BIZ
49, majority. He seems to have
carried the state, aad tue Gazette
comedies him ffty-foar counties,
With 305 votes in the state eoa7ea-
ton on the face Of the returns re-
eeived up to Wednesday morning.
TIE Wood managers, however,
10 not eoncedc Davis election. and
say that the convention will have
to decide the question after hear
ing various and sundry charges of
great fraud q close counties which.
If Wood gets Justice, will give him
the nomination.
There viii be many contesting
delegations, and the state co17en-
ton viii Be Of thrilling interest.
70 the race between Mcknight
and WyIds, for sheriff, friends Of
the former claimed that the election
at Blacklist 10. was not legally
held, aud affdavits Of four persons
were'secured stating that they vot-
Cd for Mcknight. The returns show
ed that Wylds carried the box solid.
but Mcknight wina the race By =
majority.
Foibre, Mallory, Merwin and De-
Rositt are renominated. Terry de-
feats Swan for assessor and Laugh
inghouse wins the nomination for
treasurer over Jackson aud Fergu-
son. Prewett vas chosen surveyor
and J. II. Alley. coroner.
Complete official returns Of this
county appear IN another place in
this paper.
The Forrest City times., 1904-04-01
DEATH OF WIN. VI. NEAL.

Col. Wm. NJ. Neal, the talented
editor Of the Helena World, died
suddenly at the infrmary IN Hele-
ma on W esday morning Of apo
plexy, after an illness Of OILY
twelve hours. He was in this city
Saturday, apparently IN the very
best o: health and vigor. It was
remarked By his friends how well
be was boxing, and it is almost
im possible 10 realize that be has
passed to Bis reward We had the
pleasure e his personal acquaint.
aace and friendship, and greatly
admired bin for his ability and
fsarless1ess IN the conduct Of the
Helena World. He vas the most
p gent editorial writer in the
s.ate, and "a paragraphs were Of
ten singing hot. A. consequence
81 his fearless methods. and biz ad-
vocacy Of everything tending to
improve the moral, physical and
religious condition Of his fellow
man, he was highly esteemed by
all who knew him personally or
read his utteranccs.
His heart-broken wife is incon-
soIable. She was formerly Miss
Margaret Redford, and is one Of
the brightest women in the state,
being at present president Of the
Arkansas Federation Of Women's
Clubs.
Mr.. Meals death is a great loss
to the city Of Helena, and IN fact
to the whole state, which he ever
seemed to cherish and defend. We
mourn his sudden and unexpected
demise az OF o true friend.
Peace to his ashes, and may God
comfort her.
The Forrest City times., 1904-04-01
THE TICKET.

A. Indications point to ths nom
nation Of the state tieket, as print
81 ia tais issue. though there viii
De no Official state ticket until the
convention. which meets al Hot
Springs in June declares the re-
suit.
There may be several changes
xaea the Official returns are al il
and cauVassed.
The Forrest City times., 1904-04-01

If you are dyspeptic you owe It to
yourself and your friends 10 get well
Dyspepsia annoy the dyspeptic's friends
because bis disease sOnrs his disposition
as well as bis stomach. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure Will not only cure dyspepsia, ind
gestI0n aud sour stomach. but this
palatable Teconstfuetiye tonic digestant
strengthens the whole digestive apparatus
and sweetens the life a. well az the
stomach. When yon take Kodol Dyspep.
sia Cure the food you eat is enjoyed. 1t
is digested, assimilated and It's nutrient
properties appropriated by the blood aud
tissues. Health is the result. Sold by
j. 7. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1904-04-01

We have been unable &c see Nr.
Wylds since the result was an
Hsaaeed By the CON mittee, but are
reliably informed that he takes
the matter PhiIosophiealiy and
good natHFsd 2, aud aeqaiesces il
the decision Of the committee
Latsr-Ws saw Ar. WyI4s yestsr-
day and he seems satisfied, though
somewhat nonp .assee.
The Forrest City times., 1904-04-01
StaFtIIn z EyIdance.

Fresh testimony in great quantity Is
constantly coming n. declaring Dr. : az' /,
New Discovery for consumption, coughs
and colds 10 be uneqaaed 4 recent *
PRECISION from T. j. Mcfarland. Benton
vile, Va serves as example He writes.
+ had bronchitis for three years and
doctored Al the time without being 5ene-
atlsd. Then / began taxing Dr. K.az's
Se@ Discover. and fey bottles nhoilg
cured me E4gsuy effective n curing a..
Fang and throat troubles, consumption.
pseGmoH.a and zrip Guaranteed by a..
druggists. Trial bottles free. keZu ar
rs SOC ard g.
The Forrest City times., 1904-04-01
Coco for Children.

The pleasant to take and harmless One
Minute Cough Cure gives immediate relief
IN all cases OF cough, Group and LaGrippe
because it does not pass Immediately into
the stomach, but lakes effect right at the
seat Of the trouble. It draws out the in
hammation, heals and sOothes and cures
permanently By enabling the lungs to con-
tribute pure life-giying and life sustain
Ing oxygen 10 the blood and tissues. One
MINUS Cough Cure IS pleasant TO take and
1t Is good alike for young and old Sold
by j. L Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1904-04-01

Hon Frank ". DeRositt's cleo
ton was in some doubt Monday.
but the clouds have rolled awav.
and be viii again represent St
Francis county n the legislature.
The Forrest City times., 1904-04-01
Driven % DesDerauon

Living a. al out Of rte way place. re-
note from civilization. a family IS often
drive % desperation IN case Of accident.
resulting "a burns, cuts wounds. ulcers
~ Lar &c a supply OF Bucz.eH's Aru.ca
save rs ne best On earn. sc. a. al
<rlxxisfs
The Forrest City times., 1904-04-01

No matter who are the nominees.
let 10 democrat who voted in the
primary fail 70 vote in the general
election 1. IS tie duty Of demo-
erats Il vote the straight demo
cratic ticket
The Forrest City times., 1904-04-01
Monday, the I'd Day Of Nav. 1904,

between tue hours or 10 O'Clock in the fore.
uooa ana : ciack in tn afternoon at the
lumoer mlil at Nhitmure. It. Francis county,
Arkansas, offer and sell to the highest and
pest BIDDER ter cash. the property conveyed
IN said mortgage tu-wit: All that part OF the
eouIh Half :. tsi OF the Southeast Quarter
= r. ~ OF Section Four ~ Township Five
y Nerth. Range Five l5i East IN the County
OF -. rancIs aud State OF Arkansas, lying
south OF the Choctaw & Memphis Railroad,
containing Eighty tS0l acres more or less. TO-
gether with all the buildings platforms,
boilers. engines. betting. shaftng. mill and
machinery thereon situated. The mill OUTFIT
il as follows:
Band saw rig. ; feet wheels inch face. one
two saw trimmer 20 feet long. three SAW gasg
ed.er. enc baa rig Tor handling logs. head
blocks carriage. steam feed. etc. log turner
cut - cav rtg and SAWS four inch band
saws. re automatic GUNNER. one brazing
m&cn1ae ore tubular boiler - inches By n
feet. one tubular boiler 60 inches by Is feet
one u oy . engine. All in good condition
Ihl- sale viii DC made for the purpose OF
enforcing satisfaction Of the debt secured by
the mortgage, which j. due and unpaid.
J.. h. NCHENRY.
( l.. NENAGER.
Mortgages.
April ist, 1885, Al A.
The Forrest City times., 1904-04-01

We shall now have no objection
10 Judge J. y. Bourland standing
on his head in the mud OF Little
Rock until the next election.
The Forrest City times., 1904-04-01

Hon. r. Bruce Macon carried
every county IN his district except
Craighcad and Poinsett. Wood.
run county, which Parrish claimed
was stolen from him two years ago,
gave Macon 9iS; Parrish 3l3.
The Forrest City times., 1904-04-01
A Cure for 1eadacne

Any man, woman or child suffering from
headache, biiiousness or a dun, drowsy
ltthng should take one or two of De.
" MS Little Early Risers night and
morning. These famous little pills are
iamons because they are a tonic as well
as phi. While they cleanse the system
lhty strengthen and rebuild it by their
tome effect upon the liver and bowels.
Sod by J L Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1904-04-01

Tac official vote Of ST. Francis
ceasty is printed in full in this
jssgc, and contains no surprises.
The Forrest City times., 1904-04-01

Let there be no hanging back.
you voted n the primary, come
o. and take your medicine like a
man.
The Forrest City times., 1904-04-01

Here "a a paragraph from ths
Memphis Morning News, il is
editorial comment On the g1berna-
torial campaign, jast now c.osed.
which rejects our sentiments. and
which i may be we'll for all think
ing persons to consider: :
.'Bu. il is a mi3fortgne Tor the best
interests Of Arkansas that such q
can % gn should have ever taken
place within Ter borders. In the
contest there appeared to be class
issues, and class prejad ces were
too often appealed to. THE IN
TERESI3 OF THE FARMERS
AND THE BUSINESS MEN OF
ARKANSAS ARE IDENTICAL.
WHAT Is GOOD FOR ONE IS
GOOD FOR THE OTHER, and
to endeaVor to array one against
the other in unnatural alignment
Of prejudice IS UNWORTHY OF
4 STATESMAN. The bile shirt
fellows, so called, and the 'home-
spun socks felIows' have o commu-
nifty Of interests and there Is room
enough for them to get together IN
the grand old state Of Arkansas on
the common ground Of their couu.
try's good.
The Forrest City times., 1904-04-01
MCKNIGHT WINS BY A NOSE.

When the Dem ocratic Executive
Committee met Wednesday after,
noon unofficial reports had given
the nomination for sheriff to Dan
Wylds by Il majority. Upon the
evidence and advice Of friends DR..
Mcknight appeard by his attor-
neys Norton and Calling and
charged irregularities in the cleo
ton at Blacklist 70. /, sufficient
to Justify them in throwing out
that box entirely.
The box was reported to have
gone solidly for Mr.. Wylds, and he
vas represented by Attorney S. H.
Mann, who demarred to the petit
ton.
The committee then went into
executive and private session, and
decided to declare the result as
polIed, including Blacklist town
ship. The returns were then can
gassed, and it was found, to every
ones surprise, that Mcknight had
majority Of two votes over Wylds
including the Blacklist box as re-
turned
No person seems to be able to
.ell where the error occurred IN
the unofficial returns which gave
the nomination to Mr.. Wylds, ana
the official count which gives 1t to
Dr.. Mcknight, was complete sur
PRISE to everybody, including him
self.
DR.. Mcknight IS JublIant over
the result, and he is receiving the
congratulations Of his numerous
friends.
The Forrest City times., 1904-04-01
That Thro obing Headache


Would quickly leave you, 4 you used Dr.
King Nsw Life Pills, Thousands Of
sufferers save proved their matches
merit for sick and nervous headaches.
They make pure blood and build up your
health. Only - cents. Money back If
not cured. Sold By az druggists.
The Forrest City times., 1904-04-01
STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
5..sti51 Monday, September ), 1904,

FIR Govrr0nr,
JEFF DAVIS.
For secTsF4rq II STATE,
q. {. Il DWIG.
For state i Idft0r.
AVERY Z MOORE
Fer s ate Tfessnrer,
n {. TIPTON-
Fsrs a. Lsad CaTmi ssi5asEr
r +. CONVEY
p ssss super ateudsus 81 Public
destruction,
Il HfSEMOE-
Pr un.ss.s Ees = Noes and AZri-
culture.
Il. ]. BRADFORD.
F6r 8etarHeg General.
ROBERT l. kGGERS.
+ C.4sg Jsstscs Il the Supreme Cur,
r. a3gbs.
E5g Associate Justice q he Sapreme
Court.
r 4 HCULLOCT
pr Railroad Commissioner,
J. y. PHILLIPS
The Forrest City times., 1904-04-01

] h4s w1n II a wax
The Forrest City times., 1904-04-01

re to@stber now.
The Forrest City times., 1904-04-01
DISTRICT OFFICES.

DtS XII orF LES.
Pr err gTessn mar. First District.
r. BssIC u 3SO@-
= .'Eosec8s5nx Attorney, st Judicial
EeTi.t
=. ANDRE y :
e@.si u
TT < pfesensatlYse
The Forrest City times., 1904-04-01

4
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The Forrest City times., 1904-04-01

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The Forrest City times., 1904-04-01

eslDAYAsTEEsoox- APRIL ]. 1904.
The Forrest City times., 1904-04-01

N0tiee = hereby xfven nat the follow ~
-oint resolutions. each proposing an amend
al-tE 70 me STATE Constitution. were saS=efi
p ne General Assembly At ~ regular .es-
-ion ~ Us. ard f38r tE- same viii ne =
mirreft 70 the electors on the state ~ tne 7avr
general election. &c - heId september s. r.*4
E0r adoption or rejection. VS.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20

Mrs. Plummer is one of the gentle,
clinging women who are guarded and
guided by some strong and well bal
anced member of the sterner sex as
long as they live. When Mr.. Plummer
died she was overcome by grief and a
sense of helplessness.
"Now, my dear Emily, what are all
these bills?" asked her cousin one day
when Mrs. Plummer had been wild
ow nearly six months.
"They are gas bills" said Mrs
Plummer, looking alphabetically at q
small pile of pink slips, "and those
blue ones are telephone bills. They
are beginning to complain at the tele
phone office, and they've said some
thing about taking out the telephone
and the gas company has shut off the
gas already. l sat in the dark last
night"
"Well, but why on earth don't you
pay the bills?" asked her bewilderet
relative.
Mrs. Plummer looked at her CUES
with reproachful, tear filled eyes.
George has always paid the gas anC
telephone bills" she said plaintively
81 supposed you'd underestimate
Youths Companion.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20
Petitions in Bankruptcy Filed.

Four petitions in bankruptcy have
been filed in the Office of George Z.
Johnson, of Burlington, clerk of the
United States courts. They were as
follows:
Harry B. Daniels, a meat dealer of St.
Johnsbury, has liabilities of $685. and
assets of $500, all exempt; S. Jane John
son, of Windsor, has liabilities of So, 449.
90 and assets of 1896. 40, of which
81, 900 are claimed exempt; Alvin A.
Johnson, of Montpelier, has liabilities OF
81, 1904 and assets of 1915, which $500
are claimed exempt. David Cook, of
claimed exempt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20
BRISTOL LOCALS.

MIR. and Mrs. Leon Cushman have
new boy, born to them this week.
Henry Butler of Huntington, a former
resident of Bristol, has been in town on
business this week.
Miss Ada Hewitt entertained the New
Haven Whist club very pleasantly at
her home last Friday evening.
O. E. Cox, who recently removed to
Essex junction, has secured a position
as carpenter with the government at
Fort Ethan Allen.
George Mutt of Bristol Flats was taken
to the Waterbury asylum Saturday by
Deputy Sheriff E. B. Palmer, he having
been adjudged insane.
Mrs. A. F. Mansfield has been the past
week in Starksboro caring for her niece,
Mrs. Daniel Davis, where they have a
young son newly arrived.
The Bristol graded school is closed to-
day Principal Botsford and the teachers
attending the county convention of
teachers and patrons at Orwell.
Rev. j. NJ. Appleman and wife of
Hinesburgh have been this week guests
of DIR. and Mrs. r. c. Linsley, they
being the parents of Mrs. Linsley.
Ira w. Kingman and family of Bur-
lington, are visiting here this week, the
guests of Mr.. Kingman's mother and
sister He formerly resided here.
Miss Lizzie Drake. who has been a
teacher in the graded school at Middle
bury will resign her position at the
close of the present term, she having
accepted position as teacher in South
Dakota.
Frank Jimmo went to Montpelier
Wednesday to attend a wedding. He
will meet the Bristol baseball team al
Mddebury tomorrow and go to Proctor
and play his usual position 'behind the
bat"
Mrs. Clark S. Huntington had Sigh
shock of paralysis last week Thursday
night, and Mr.. Huntington, who is {
travelling salesman for the Internationa
Harvester company of Albany, N. Y.
was summoned home, arriving Saturday
Mrs. Huntington was so much better
that her husband returned to Alban,
Tuesday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-05-20

taters; why, he sells 'em, an has some
billed an roasted sides, an he's good
to Sena-mighty good. An you been
snurlln' yeg nose at i'm over an over"
An I'll snurl it at i'm ag'in f he
squints a eye down my boiler. Got my
gal an all my taters."
Silas turned his wagon up creek and
logged slowly homeward. He was lis
tening to two inner voices in hot argu-
ment, which had not ended when he
reached the bars of his barn lot. Fresh
wheel marks were in the loose, soft
earth. A gray horse was browsing I'M
der the buckeye tree standing patient
ly between the shafts of n light coun-
try wagon. With half growl Silas
Embarrassed his horses and made a
short cut through the pumpkin patch to
his log cabin. AS he entered the kitch-
en- the steam putting from a great
saucepan on the stove waited him an
odor retrospectlvely familiar. He
shifted it enjoyingly.
"Where'd you git taters att" he ask
ed as his wife came in from the smoke
house with a square block of bacon.
She looked smiling, yet apprehensive.
Look at 'em," said she, lifting the
lid. "Aint they bouncers? An all pop
pin open, they're so mealy."
Where'd you git em?' repeated Silas
A young woman ran from ambush
behind the door and wound her arms
about his neck. 1--WE fetched EN-
paw" she cried jollily-"Ag an me
two bushels of 'em, all whoppin' big
an good"
Her father shook an accusing finger
at her. "My Island Pearls, young
woman; good reason why they're whOp
pers You gave Ag all the blgges
ones fer his ole chimes. But he got {
bigger bushel'n l ever kin dig up. Yol
better "a fetched 'em; your mas begun
to fat up Already"
"You can have bushels Of 'em, pa!
avowed Rocksena. Gag says so. w
raised house full. Ag's here, pa, an
got his fiddle"
"Fish me out a later, ole woman,
said Silas, "an dish 'em all quick. An
tell Ag to unhitch that nag o. hisn an
come to supper"
There was a moon that night. l
cast zigzag silver bars through the oil
rail fence, with curious humpy shad
ow at the top, smoking a shadow pipe
From the Goose creek hollow cam
damp odors of bergamot and spear
mint. The crickets made merry un
der accompaniment to the strains o
the old song:
"way down upon the Suwanee river,
Far, far away"
And on the silver swept porch Of til
log cabin two women sat gossipin
happily together.