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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-21
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We have at all times Fancy
Box Candies. dlb. up to 5 lbs
French Mixtures, 10c. per h., 8
lbs. 25c., also lie. h., 2 lbs. 25c.
Cream Chocolates from 15c. up
to soc. ID. Candy Gains from
lie. up to s1.OO each. Special
prices for Churches for the
Holidays. Ice Cream, $l.00 gal.
LUNCH ROOM.
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-21

koT Annapolis, Mt Royal station, t,.5U = 4
A. H., t4.5o ana 1866 4. "A. Camden station. +so1
ana +y.OO A. 81, tl2.O5 noon, .6.OU, 81 90 ana
IU.lO. 4. M.
FredericS, MI. Royal Station, S45, a4s A n
camden station, 49,, ~, $40 ana lU.UJ A n
-. 500 ana so 4. Al.
Winchester. mt. koyal station, I.IU A. N
anu AS 4 NJ. Camden station, 7.sU A. Al sm
ana 800 4. a.. NV
haserstown, Mt Royal Station, 5. As a. NJ
Camuen station, 500 a. a., 3.5U, 4UO l.. H.
roT kllicott CITY and ait. Airy, tI85, S4l5 A.
A., ti.25, 1850, 900, s6.3O, tIl.45P NJ
For Curtis bay. TOES A. N.
For Lnray, al. Royal Station. t2.48 p. Nj. cam
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-21
ROYAL BLUE LINE FOR NEW YORK Ann
PHILADELPHIA

Eastward. Lv. Camden Ly MI Kev.
sleeper..... ....... %3.51 A. "A 1895 N"
Parlor and Diner "7.65 A. M. A *sUJA. 4
BuItet EarioI eX...... 1850 A. NJ. tg54A.N
Parlor, Diner gun. 500 A. NJ. $500 A. Al. 4
farlOr, Diner ex. -. tI1.50 A. Nj. tu.GA.M
Parl0T, Diner...... "l.55 4. Al. Fl5yPM
"koyal Limited" Exclusive Pullman Train BUl
let smoker, Parlor, Observation and Dulu,
Coaches, Phila. ex. t455 z. M. t6UOP M
Parl0r. Diner...... 800 4. M 1905 T.. Nj. q
Coaches ~ Phila.. 800 +. M. *g.O5 J.. Nj. i
Sleepera........... "l2.39 A. Nj. F1244 A. NJ q
Local Sleepers for New York ready Tor octu
paney In MT. k0yal station at 10 T.. Al.
A, Tor Atlantic City weekdays, b, for Atlantic
City daily. All trains stop al Wilmington "C'
stops al Chester.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-05-26
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Call For Convention.

At acall meeting of the Republican
committee of the Centertown Magis
terial district held in Centertown
Ohio county, KY, on Saturday May
9Th, 1905, the following resolution
was adopted:
Resolved, That a delegate conven-
ton be held in the town of Center
town KY, on Monday, June 9Th, 1905,
at l O'Clock p. M. for the purpose Of
nominating candidates for Magistrate
and constable to be voted for at
the November election 1905 and that
precinct conventions be held in each
of the voting precincts in said district
on Saturday, June Bird, 1905, at 1870
o'clock p. m, for the purpose of
electing delegates to attend said dis
trict convention on June 9Th and that
each precinct be allowed the followed
delegated vote: Centertown 5, Ceralvo
2. Smallhouse |, Point Pleasant 2,
and the candidate receiving a major
ity of the delegate.votes cast in said
district convention shall be declared
the nominee of the Republican party
for said office.
43t4 G. F. CHAPMAN, Ch'm'n.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-05-26
A Kiss Defined.

A Thing use by no one, but much
priced by two.
The baby's right, the lovers
privilege, the parents pension, and
the hyprocrite's mask.
That which you cannot give with
out taking, ard cannot take without
giving.
The flag of true in the petty wars
of courtship and marriage.
The acme Of agony to a bashful
man.
The only known Smack" that will
calm a storm.
The only agreeable double-faced
action under the sun or the moon,
either.
The thunder-clap Of the lips which
inevitably follows the tightening
glance of the eyes.
A report at headquarters.
That in which two heads are better
than one.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-05-26
Bilious Bill We, getting bloated.

Bilious Bill was getting bloated,
And his tongue was nuchly coated.
Patent "Tonics" wouldn't cure him,
Companies would not insure him.
All his friends were badly frightened
But their spirits soon were lightened,
For Bill said and they believed him,
Early Riser pills relieved him.
Sold byZ. Wayne Griffin & Bro. m
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-05-26
"Thank the Lord!"

Cried Hanna Plant, of Little Rock,
Ark. for the relief | got from
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. 1t cured
my fearful running sores, which
nothing else would heal, and from
which ! had suffered for 3 years. "
1t is marvellous healer for cuts,
burns and wounds. Guaranteed at
L. Wayne Griffin & Bros. drug
store: Doc. m
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-05-26
Two Headed Pig.

There was born on the farm of
Mr.. Adie Lyddane, near Moorsville,
last week quiet a curiosity in the
shape of a two-headed pig, says the
Springfield News-Leader. The little
animal lived two days. 1t had two
perfectly formed shouts, with two
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-05-26

mouths, tongues, upper and lower
Jaws and could take nourishment
through one of its mouths. 1t had
three eyes, the third eye being To-
Gated in the center of the forehead
or where the two heads joined.
The pig was perfectly formed other
wise and was one of a litter of eight.
It's body will be preserved in alco-
hol.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-05-26

giving them the appearance of legi-
innate goods. Such powerful sweets
as saccharine, possessing three hun
dred times the sweetening strength
of sugar; glucose and potent chemi-
Gals and coloring are employed in
making these authorizations possible
and exceedingly profitable.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1905-05-26
Cause and Effect.

De Ruyter Here's a statistical
publication that says there's a
county in Nevada that is entirely
free of debt
Van Rensselaer, Does the publica-
ton say how the people got rid Of
their politicians?
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-03-25
State Teachers Association to
Meet April 9th.

The next meeting of State interest
and Importance will he the meeting
of the State Teachers Association,
which ia to assemble in Alexandria on
April 9Th. The leading educators OF
Louisiana are expected to be present
and participate In the deliberations
of this gathering.
State Superintendent OF Education
]. b. Aswell il anxious to have as
representative a meeting as possible
of the teachers next month. This Is
the first time in the history OF the
Association that the teachers have
ever held their meetings In the spring
and this fact, 1t Is expected, will 0pe-
rate to Increase the attendance. The
meeting is held In the geographical
center OF the State, and place easily
accessible from all sections.
In several of the parishes an enor'
Is being made to secure an appropri
alton from the parish school boards
to cover the actual expenses OF thu
teachers who attend the meeting
The teachers of the State will secur.
inspiration from this meeting ant
will be better equipped to do thei
work.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-03-25
cmEAy GRANT PARISH LA. SATURDAY. MARCH %, 1905


The Big Pine saw mill closed down
for two or three days this week In
order to make some necessary repairs
and to finish Installing their Dixie
carriage. When this carriage ts In
operation the capacity OF the mill
viii I've double what It Is at present,
and the mill will make an average
RIM of 100, 900 feet of lumber per day.
Since the erection of this plant at
Colfax last summer the company mas
been constantly at work building
their saw mill and planer. ana nave
built over two miles Of tram way 10
fruck lumber around over their I'M
mense yard. In addition to putting
in the "Dixie," work was this week
started on their large steam dry kiln,
which ia to he 80 x 10 feet and built
of brick.
Mir. Hugh Cory. ST.. is the energet'
r. general manager of this large en-
terprise, and IL also the secretary
The personnel of the other gentlemen
who watch after the business an6
keep everything moving along. 10 al
follows: J. p. Sullivan. K. ID. Nes0n
and Hugh Cory. Jr., office force; w
ID. LARRY, assistant manager ant
shipping clerk; NJ. Peppard, foreman
of saw mill: j. +. Meas. WOODS lore
man; and W. H. Hutto, conducto
of logging train. The company
commissary does a large busines
and it's affairs are looked after b.
Messrs. c. r. Woods, G.. A. Wells ant
IL. HI. Johnston, all OF whom are y
to snuff.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-03-25
COLFAX MERCANTILE co.
SECOND STREET

There is more catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together, and until the last few years
was supposed to be incuraoie. TOT J. :
great MANY years doctors pronounced it
q local disease and prescribed local rom
edies, and by constantly failing to cure
with local treatment, pronounced It IN
durable. Science has proven catarrn 70
be q constitutional disease and there
fore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
F. j. Cheney 4 Co.. Toledo. Ohio. 10 ene
only constitutional cure on the market
It is taken internally in doses from ~
drops to q teaspoonful. It acts directly
ON the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. They offer one hundred dollars
for any case it fails to cure. Send for
circulars aud testimonials
Address f. ]. Cheney 4 Co.. Toledo, O.
Solo by druggists, Toe.
Take Halls Family Pills tor constipa-
| ton.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-03-25
Our verda Letter.

Verda. La, Marcn IA, l30O.
We have but little to write you this
week that would interest your many
readers. We are still being blessed
with beautiful weather which every
one seems to enjoy very much.
We are glad to welcome spring with
all of it's beauty and loneliness. Al
though It seems to he very slow COM
ing our way, we can see signs Of Its
appearance all about.
Our merchants are beginning to get
In their Spring goods. as the season
is near at hand.
Mir. j. M. Straughan and Mr.. Hen
nv Smith went to t'Olfax yesterday
returning this evening on the north
bound train.
We are glad to report that nearly
all of the sick people OF Verda have
recovered.
Mrs. A. p. Durham is sick this week
but we hope she will soon be up
THE farmers around Verda are he
ginning to get their land ready Tor
cultivation.
MIR. Lloyd O'Neal was circulating
among his friends in Verda last week.
Mrs. Afford. who has been away
some time visiting her alex mother
| is hack at her home In Verda.
Schools are progressing nicely sincs
the bad weather has ceased.
Miss Georgialean Morris and Mist
Grace HYDE, who are teaching II
yer,la. went to WINFIELD Saturday
returning Monday, and report hav
ing n nice time while at their homes
DIR. Oscar O'Neal who has been AT
tending the Medical College, at Mem
phis, Tenn. was a visitor TO Veru'
Hast week.
Wishing the Chronicle and edito
; great success, remain.
: Your friend,
SPRINGTIME.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-03-25
wholesale Lumber Dealers.

THE INTERNATIONAL LumDer 20. -
the name OF a new business enter
prise which opened its business here
to-day. The office Of the Company ID
in the Katie building. Mr.. +. +. Kog-
era. who has been with the Enter
prise Lumber Co. of this city Tor a
long time, and Mr.. C. +. Crockett,
cashier of the Commercial bank, are
the chief men of the Company. They
will have associated with them q
number of leading lumber dealers OF
st. Louis. The International Lum-
Der Co. will be wholesale dealers IN
yellow pine. cypress and hardwood
lumber. We wish this new Alexan-
dria enterprise every success.-Town
Talk, 22d.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-03-25
AFarmers, Conference.

Under the head of "Railroad News
from all Around" the n. .. Picayune
of March 10Th says: Before leaving
the city yesterday, Captain j. r.
Merry, of the Illinois Central, arrang-
ed to hold q farmers conference IN
this city when he brings his next
home-eeekers' excursion to New Or
leans in May. The conference will De
held in the rooms of the Progressive
Union. A number of the best known
planters and farmers OF Louisiana
will be invited to be present. ana 10
tell to the farmers OF the North and
West Just what advantages; In the
agricultural way. the South mas Over
the North west. These practical talks
from men who are thoroughly &C,
ouainted with the facts are expected
to have a powerful effect In persuad'
ing the Northern men to move 10 tne
SOUTH
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-03-25
The coIonei's waterloo.

Colonel John M. Fuller, OF Honey
Grove. Texas, nearly met his Waterloo,
from liver and kidney trouble. In re-
cent letter, he says: Il was nearly dead,
OF these complaints, and, although tried
my family doctor, he dill me no good; so
/ got soc bottle Of your great Electric
Bitters, which cured me. consider
them the best medicine on earth, and
thank God who gave you the knowledge
to make them Sold. and guaranteed
to cure dyspepsia, biliousness and kidney
disease BY Crescent drug store at 5Oc .
bottle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-03-25

Sheriff Swafford received q telegram
this week from the authorities az
Shreveport saying that they had
HAYES Mahatha, q negro, arrested on
suspicion Of being wanted IN urans
parish for shooting with intent 10
kill. Mahatha shot Chas. Allen. an
other negro. in the face last January
at Aloha junction, and Allen Is 70
ported to have died from bis wounds.
A deputy has been sent tn shreveport
for the negro, and he will be lodged
In the Collar jail.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-03-25
Buffalo Gnats killing Stock.

A correspondent rom ST. Lanury
parish, in writing to the N. .. Pica-
yune, says that the buffalo gnat mas
wrought great damage to cattle ana
work stock In that section within the
past ten days. No less than eignLy
seven animals having died from the
effect of the bites of these poisonous
insects, The gnats I'LL the entire at.
mosphere like a swarm OF bees, ano
it is said that the farmers cannos
plow or plant on account OF them
and field work has been almost sus'
pended in that section.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-03-25
proper treatment Of Pneumonia


Pneumonia is too dangerous disease
for anyone to attempt to doctor himself,
although he may have the proper RENE
dies at hand. A physician should al
WAYS be called. 1t should be borne IN
mind, however, that pneumonia Away.
results from cold or from All attack Of
the grip, and that by giving Chamber
laip's Cough Remedy the threatened at.
tack Of pneumonia may be warded of
TINS remedy is also used by physicians
in the treatment of pneumonia with the
best results. DIR. W. ]. Smith, OF Sand
ers, Ala, who is also druggist. says o
il: II have been selling Chamberlain
Cough Remedy and prescribing it in m!
practice for the past six years l use
10 cases of pneumonia and have Away
gotten the best results." Sold by J. ID
McNeely, Collar, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-03-25
BETWEEN WINFIELD AND ALExANDRI.

Connections at Shreveport, Alexandra and
WINFIELD for all points.
Weaolicit your freight shipments from Shreve;;
mort. Alexandria and New Orleans, and from al
points in the North. East, West. and Southeast.
For further information address
CLARENCE ELLERBE,
Assistant to President.
J. A. SWIGERT,
General Superintendent.
E. G. D. MARSHALL.
Asst. Gen. Freight Agent.
General Offices. Shreveport. La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-03-25
NOTICE.

To Peddlers, Collectors, and 9TH
er Trespassers:-
Attention is called to posters
on my plantation gates. Take
warning that the law will be
J. H. McNEELY.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-03-25

The folio wing is a true anc correct
list of the jury drawing OF grand and
petit Jurors, drawn to serve at the
April tern Oi district court, a. d.
1905, beginning Monday the Srd DAY
of April, A. d. 1906, to serve Tor the
first week of said court, viz:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-03-25

Ladies yeady-to-wea AMI chill
dren's hats and caps Of all kinds can
he found ut Mira LEILA Longs MILL
merry store
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-03-25

The undersigned has two tine COM
bfnation saddle and harness h0rses
for sale. aged 8 and . years respect
lively. The qualities Of these horses
all are guaranteeds Price $175 each.
J. L. w0oDALI. NJ. D..
10-2m. Montgomery. La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-03-25

II you want home see GOODWIN,
the Colfax real estate dealer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-03-25
oa,,fiff,I GI0sa

That Beautiful Gloss
comes from the varnish In Devoe's
Varnish Floor Paint: costs 5 cents
more u quart though.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1905-03-25
Change of
Time and


Effective Sunday, February
&c, 1905, trains 5 and o we're
discontinued.
Trains 3 and 4 now run
through to and from Saint
Louis, and carry buffet sleep
er between Saint Louis and
Shreveport, and sleeper be-
tween Memphis and Texark-
ana. Through chair cars.
No.4 arrives st. Louis 6:5l
D. M; No. 3 leaves st. Louis
$50 n. m.
This gives a day service in
and out of st. Louis, which
will be appreciated by those
who do not like night travel
ing.
There have been no import
ant changes made in time OF
trains 1 and 2.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-14

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repeatedly
yesterday:
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-14
NE EWSBOY
I 1TI'H|IEI: | | { ONLY ] | |
Pebble

Poughkeepse. y. Y. Dec. l4-A news
boy with ragged clothes and dirty face
was the honored guest at Vassar college
banquet few evenings ago.
When regrets were received from a
young woman who was TO have attended
the banquet. 1t was suggested that the
vacant chair be filled by the first news
boy met on the street committee was
sent out TO corrall the guest
Near the hall the committee heard a
boy shouting "Wuxtree!" they liked his
voice and when they found the boy they
were more pleased than ever.
do you want to go 10 a banquet with
us?" asked the committee.
What's dat?' asked the puzzled news
boy.
I'VE want you TO have dinner with u.s."
explained one OF the young women.
Sure exclaimed the boy.
In the hall the boy tried To hide the
dirty hands and asked where he could
slick up The committee told him he
must take his seat as he was.
The Vassar students piled the lad with
questions as he dined. When oysters
were served on the half shell he selected
the proper fork TO the surprise OF every
one. He confessed later that a wait
ress had given him the tip"
Too soon the banquet ended Reluc-
tantly the newsboy pulled his ragged cap
from under his Jacket and backed out.
thanking the young women. He stood
dazed in front OF the hall a moment and
then started off. crying with renewed
energy, "WuNtreei WuNtreei'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-14
TOURAlNE GUESTS MAY
HAVE To MIX DRINKS

Boston, Dec. 14.-District Attorney John
r. Moran yesterday set about fulfilling
one of the pledges made during his re-
cent campaign for office by calling upon
John X. Coleman, an employe at the
Hotel Touraine. to surrender the license
granted 20 him by the Boston board Of
police and giving him the right 90 sell
lidtior at a. place on Tamworth street.
Should Coleman surrender, or be de-
prived OF his license. the guests OF the
Hotel Touralne. one OF the leading hos
telries Of the city. would be unable TO pro-
cure liquor on the premises.
Under the Massachusetts law no license
will be granted 90 allow the sale of liquor
within 500 feet OF a public school. The
Hotel Tourane is situated at the corner
cf Boylston and fremont streets, a tri-
ne less than 200 feet from the Winthrop
school on fremont street
A narrow lane called Tamworth street
runs along the easterly side Of the hotel.
Coleman has for several years been grant
ed a license to sell liquor at a room on
Tamworth street, and this room is IN
The hotel structure. being separated from
the rest OF tho buildings by party wall.
Guests at the hotel who desire 20 obtain
LIQUOR make out orders authorizing the
hotel walters 90 act az their agents TO
buy Hquor from Coleman. This plan, IL
was believed tecnIncdLy CoNeItu the law
forbidding the sale of liquor I'm the hotel.
District Attorney Moran claims that the
delivery OF the liquor constitutes n vio-
lation of the law. and for that reason
he has demanded that Coleman surrender
h.s license.
Yesterday Mr-Moran reauested- -thc-nn=-
lice commissioners 10 come TO his Office
individually for conferences but the
chairman OF the BOARD, Charles H. Cole,
t.. ~ ~ -.
pleased to see Mr. Moran at the offices Of
the board " ne cared 60 call
Mr.. Moran would not call upon the
police board. nor would the police com
misdoners call upon Mr. Moran.
The proprietor or tho Touraine is J
Reed Whipple who is also the proprietor
OF Youngs botel and the Parker House.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-14
Def:
DAUGHTE
GOOD NAME

Richmond. Va. Dec. l4.--With three "A
calbre pistol balls within six-inch
circle in the lower abdominal region and
the fourth leadon missile gone through
the left side OF his chest. Jesse Cobb
young white man. died al the country
home OF his slayer. ID. r. Snow. near En-
poria.
Snow. who Is the postmaster at War
nike. Is a gray-haired man. nearing g
years old. a physical wreck. and PEN
sioner OF the United states government
for service IN the civil war.
He killed Cobb. II Is said I'm defense
OF the name OF his young daughter. To
whom the young man had persisted I'm
paying attention In spite Of refusal OF
permission on the part OF her father 10
40 so, and in fear that Cobb would muir
der him. Cobb was under a peace BOND
at the time he was killed.
The old man had twice been unmerci,
fully beaten by Cobb. and when the third
and last attack was made Snow returned
10 bis home. got out his OLD army plstol,
and proceeded 10 protect himself and ms
family. The last attack upon the old
man was made on the previous day. When
he gas severely whipped BY cobb;
Snow Ia said 90 have warned Cobb re-
peatedly not 10 cross his path ana 10
keep away from his home and not 70
speak TO any member Of lis household,
seems 10 have been greatly enamored,
but about whom lie had circulated in
furious and damaging reports.
He had heaped one insult after an
other upon the veteran who up 10 the
time OF the shooting. had borne IL With
out complaint. except TO warn his NJ
mentor. Snow has the sympathy OF the
community.
Snow saw many years Of hard service
IN the regular army OF the United states
IN ths civil war. was with Gen. Reno dur
ing his campaign along the Rosebud and
Big Horn rivers whom Custer fell. lie has
besn resident OF Virginia several years.
His young daughter Miss Mary seems
10 have attracted Cobb from The begin
ming. Cobb persisted IN paying atten-
tions 20 the girl and in annoying her in
various ways, circulating slanuCrous re-
ports concerning her after he found that
he had not persuaded her 20 look with
favor upon him.
Being denied the house Cobb is alleged
20 have addressed the girl upon the street
and countryside wherever he happened 10
meet her, and 10 have made remarks IN
her not pleacaut for =. woman 10 near.
He took a keen delight in beating and
maltreating The old man, who was COM
plctely al his mercy.