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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-24

Mr.. William Bailey. president of the
Farmers and Merchants Banks, of
Louisburg, was in the city yesterday,
the guest of DIR. A. B. Hawkins. Mr..
Bailey said that there had been some
talk of utilizing the tremendous water
power near Louisburg for generating
electricity for lighting and power pur-
poses, and it is possible that an cleo
trio railway may be constructed be-
tween Raleigh and Louisburg.
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CARPENTER WANTED-MEN TO
make nice inside finish from blue
print Can probably work satisfac-
tory man balance of this year M.
S. Davis Jr, Architect, Louisburg,
NJ 6-22-3t
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Mr.. ID. H. Milton, chief clerk in the
office of the Insurance Commissioners
yesterday placed in the office of the
Standard Gas and Electric Company.
on Fayetteville street, the wonderful
x-Rayt mirror, which has excited the
curiosity of hundreds of people. 1t is
on exhibition.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-24

Inquire at your book dealers about
Kindergarten i'm the Home"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-24

LOST-AN OPPORTUNITY TO SELL
CHICLETS by a drug store that sold
out.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-24

WANTED-TO SEE n BOY WHO
does not like CHICLETS.
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A. B. StrOnaCh CO.
To Interest
Tourists and Others

with with
lable. Size 36.-S
Mohar Sui-Back
to
inches
to
$3.50
Sk36inclc vide %
to
liked
Tomi trunk Telescopes Bags Umbrellas
Ladies'
BISON Ties IN Sanda
sPECIALs-Two green,
onc--3G inches
ChineIight blue champagne whie22 inches
oil and
of to
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-24

On account of the meeting of the
Grand Lodge at Oxford, June gath,
the annual st. Johns Day communi-
cation of Raleigh Lodge No. 500, A.
F. and A. NJ, will be held Monday
evening". June 26th, at s o'clock, il
stead of. June oath. 1t is earnestly
requested that all members attend the
meeting on the Goth. at which time
officers for the ensuing year will he
installed. o. d. Green, w. NJ; w. z.
FaiSon, Sec.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-24

moulders. Also one or Two stout
boys to learn j H. Gill, Iron
Founder, Raleigh, N. c.
5-30-tf
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wANTED-REGIST DRUG

clerk; competent to take charge OF
store. State age, experience and
salary expected. Send references
Address, John T. Thorne, Farmville,
n. G..
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Every one should read the an
nouncement in this issue of the Sea-
board Air Lines personally conducted
tour to California and Lewis and
Clark Exposition. which they are arr
ranging. Rev. VIM. Black, of David
son. n. c., who So successfully con-
Quoted the one last year will have
charge of the party, and Mr., Gattis
says it is expected this will be the
largest party of its kind ever left this
State and arrangements will be COM
lCt 70
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Chairman Franklin Mcneil and Mr..
s. l.. Rogers, of the Corporation Com
mission returned yesterday from east
ern North Carolina, where they had
been investigating the claims of berry
shippers in less than one car load lots.
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TRAINS LEAVE R.,LHGH DAILY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Mcclure, Phillips & Co.--New York.
l.. f. Hayes & Co.-Correct Dress.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-24

Willie Young, colored youth, was
tried by Police Justice Badger yester-
day for allowing his billy goat to run
at large on the streets much to the
discomfort of the neighbors. He was
discharged after having received a Sc
we're reprimand from the justice.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-24

Joseph Hill, a respected colored
blacksmith. and one of the few re-
manning workmen who assisted in con-
structing the State Capitol, is dead al
his home on Hayti street. Joe was
IS years old.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-24

The funeral of the two-year-old in
FAINT OF Mr.. James Seagraves, of Nc
Cullers. was held yesterday afternoon
from the residence of Mr. Seagraves.
The child died Thursday after lin
gering illness.
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). RI. CD Co. Green Trade DISCOUNT Stamps are Best
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TANNER PAINT AND OIL COMPANY

Of LEAD on
line Painters Sup oIe
$50. fh1HMONus VA
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IN AND ABOUT THE oHTY.

Rev. w. H. Moore, of Pittsboro, the
presiding elder of the Methodist
church in this district. was here yes
terday on his way to Pine Level, where
he will hold quarterly conference.
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His friends will regret to learn that
Mr.. w. C. Douglass, while returning
from Ellington to Raleigh, met with
a painful accident. He fell near the
station. at Ellington and broke bone
in his hand.
The Washington times., 1905-05-06
TWO DISPOSITIONS TAKEN
IN vON ROQUES CASE
Mrs. Maybrick Not Present, Being Con-
fined to Her Room in New York
by Rheumatism

Two dispositions were taken before
Master IN Cnancery Gait today in the
case of Baroness Won RoQues against
D. w. Armstrong.
Contrary 10 expectations Mrs. May
brick was not at the hearing. She is
detained in New York by Illness. San
uel v Hayden, counsel for the baroness.
said that Mrs Maybrick was still con-
fined to her room by rheumatism in the
knee. She will make a strong effort.
however. to be present in Richmond
next Wednesday, when the case will be
called.
The two witnesses examined this
morning We're John H. Walter, a real
estate broker of this city, who IS al
legged by Armstrong to be in possession
OF certain papers throwing light upon
the case. Mr.. Walter refused to testify
as to these papers. and certain other
book accounts. stating that he would
have to tigld time to examine the docu-
ments His deposition was discontinued
until May 1S, and Armstrong gave notice
that unless the documents were brought
into court ne would ask that contempt
proceedings be instituted against Mr..
Walter.
The other witness was II. A. Heitmul-
ier an attorney, who was in possession
of certain correspondence.
At the hearing were Samuel V. Hay
den and a. a. Birney. for Baroness Won
RoQues, and Clayton E. Ennig, and Phil
B. Shield Of Richmond attorneys for
Armstrong The defendant questioned
the witnesses himself.
The Washington times., 1905-05-06
NAN PATTERSON CASE
REMAINS IN STATUS QUO
Will Not Take Steps for
Release of Actress Until
Next Monday.

NEW YORK, May Gs-The status quo
in the Nan Patterson case. as well as
that of Mr. and Mrs. ]. Morgan Smith.
which is Sc closely allied with the cause
of the actress, has not been disturbed
by any developments today. The at
torneys for all the parties are waiting
until Monday before taking any further
steps looking toward the liberation of
the prisoners, and it is not likely that
there will be any developments before
that time
Nan herself is benefiting by the quiet.
Her condition was reported this morn
Ing as much improved. The accused
actress slept well last night, and ate
hearty breakfast with her sister this
morning. She still denies herself to
all callers and her father was the only
person admitted TO see her today.
The visit of Mr.. Patterson and the
perusaI of her mail. which still continues
to pour In on the Fiorcodora girl, oc-
cupied her time fully all the morning
DIR. Mcclure, the Tombs' physician. be-
lieves that few more days will see
Nan practically herself again. after the
breakdown at the end Of the trial.
The Washington times., 1905-05-06
JAP COAST RAIOED
BY RUSSIAN FLEET
FROM YLADIvOSTOK
Torpedo Boat Destroy
erS Attack and Burn
Sailing Vessel.
CREW TAKEN PRISONERS
Other Small Craft Probably
Destroyed on North
Coast.
CREW TAKEN PRISONERS

TOKYO, May 6.-Four Russian torpe-
do boat destroyers attacked japanese
sailing vessel yesterday.
The shots from the destroyers set fire
to the sailing vessel Five of the crew,
including the captain of the vessel were
taken off the burning ship as prisoners.
The destroyers are supposed to be
part of the Vladivostok fleet.
The scene of the attack was near SUIT
su on the west coast OF Hokkaido, the
northernmost island Of the japanese
group. 1t is quite possible that Other
small craft belonging to Japan have
been destroyed.
The object of the raid is not quite
clear, It is possible. however, that the
Russians We're looking for chance tc
torpedo a Japanese patrol. or We're at
tempting to create a diversion in favor
of Admiral Rogestvensky.
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japanese Warships
In Waters Near Borneo

SINGAPORE, Straits Settlement.
May 6.-Stories that japanese warships
cruisers. gunboats, and torpedo boat
destroyers-are prowling about Dutch
waters off Borneo are in the air here.
II was said at least one strong squad
ron of Vice Admiral Togo's forces-pos-
sibly one of the two squadrons other
than Kamamura' s. for which the naval
experts have not been able To account
OF Iate-was sighted in the Straits Of
Sunda. and that Admiral Nebogatoff
discovered their presence barely In time
time TO bend his course toward Malac-
ca Straits and escape capture or de-
structiou.
Nothing in support of the rumor is
known here, but II is said representa-
tious on the subject will be made to
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Fireboat F'ireiglater
To Guard River Front

For sixteen years efforts have been
made from time to time 70 persuade
Congress that the District of Columbia
needed firehoat for the protection of
It's water front Again and again rep
resentatIons were made TO the District
committees and failed In their purpose.
The District appropriation bill was be-
fore the second session Of the Fifty
eighth Congress. Efforts for the fire
boat had almost been abandoned. A last
the Fire Department, who had recon-
lContinued on Second Pasel
The Washington times., 1905-05-06
C.. H. SHEPARD DIES
SITTING IN A CHAIR

NIDDLETOWN. n. Y. May 6-Col
Charles Hamilton Shepard. who served
In the civil war and in the regular
army. died at his home here of heart
disease, while sitting in his chair
He leaves a widow and one son. Rob
ert Lawrence Shepard. OF Poughkeep-
sic. Colonel Shepard was a member
nf the Ioyal Legion and had n wide
acquaintance. He was born in New
York in 1886.
The Washington times., 1905-05-06
STENOGRAPHER KILLED
IN ISLAND OF J0L0

Ferdinand T. Vering. a stenographer
employed by an army officer In the
Philippines, was killed by unknown par
ties In Jolo on April TO-
Information TO this effect has been
received at the War Department. Yer
ing's next of kin is Bertha Counties"
Sarutheiln, of Staten Island. n. Z.
The Washington times., 1905-05-06
The FIREFIGHTER
LEAVES THE WAYS
At WILMINGTON
New Fireboat Success
fully Launched at
High Tide.
MARIAN WEST SPONSOR
Bottle of Water From Mt.
Vernon Will Be Used at
Christening.
MARIAN WEST SPONSOR
FACTS ABOUT FlREFIGHTER

Secured through appropriation by
Congress.
Cost of construction. $40, 7ss
Length over all, 1o1 feet.
Beam, z feet.
Speed, Il knots per hour.
To be stationed at wharf between
III and n streets southwest.
Displacement. 6.OO0 gallons a min
ute.
Engines can throw fourteen 21s-
inch hose streams
Builders. Harlan & Hollingswortn.
Wilmington, Del.
Ready for service early In June.
The Washington times., 1905-05-06
VengefuI Dynan1iters
BI0w Up New Church
Believed to BeMen Whose AppIi,
cation for Liquor License at Wilkesbarre
Was Opposed by the Pastor.

WILKESBARRE. Pa, May 6-The
handsome Welsh Congressional Church,
at Edwardsville. a small mining town
two miles from this city. was blown
up with dynamite at o clock this morn
ing and completely wrecked.
The citizens are greatly aroused over
the outrage, which is believed to be the
The Washington times., 1905-05-06

work of some parties whom the Rev.
DR.. T, C. Edwards, pastor OF the church,
opposed for liquor license.
A large amount of dynamite must
have been used, as the edihce is COM
pleteiy wrecked. part Of the front blown
in, and all the windows, including sew
eraI costly stained glass memorials be-
ing shattered.
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srzs to Baltimore and Return. s,.as.

Pennsylvania Railroad. Saturday and
Sunday: tickets good on all trains ex-
cent CONGRESSIONAL Limited, and COED
Tor return until Sunday night.-Adv.
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WarsaW's Strike Fails;
Workmen Ordered Back

WARSAW. May 6.-The attempt to
inaugurate Il general strike has failed.
The Polish Socialist party. responsible
for the effort TO call out all workmen.
has abandoned the project for the time
being.
A new proclamation has been issued
to the workfngmen, by the party. direct
ing them 10 return to work and TO await
an appropriate time for beginning rev.
olution. The slaughter Of innocent peo-
pie III abe massacre of May / is de-
nounced in the strongest language In
the proclamation.
Soldiers Fired on Soldiers.
The result Of the inquiry ordered by
the government to discover the cause
OF the casualties among the troops
during the riots of May has disclosed
the fact that the killing and wounding
Of many soldiers was due to q mistake
on the part of a patrol.
1t was known that the rioters did
not carry arms, and that they could not
have caused the injury to the troops.
| This led TO the investiga tion.
The inquiry brought out the fact that
an infantry partol became pantic-strick-
en- on the night Of May ! and began fir-
ing blindly down dark street, Another
PaN4pI was dt the Utter tiIu VI TIC
street.
As the bullets whizzed over their heads
and struck down several men, they
| imagined the rioters were making an
armed demonstration. The fire of the
first patrol was returned.
The two military forces fired several
yolleys at each other before the mis-
take was discovered.
Austrian Emperor May Resign.
VIENNA. May 6.-Francis Joseph, the
Austrian Emperor. is an honorary col
| onel in the Keksholm Regiment, which
! took q prominent part in the shooting
/ OF the people in the riots of May j al
! Warsaw.
/ The Polish party of the Austrian par
! Lament IS preparing to submit demand
| To the Emperor that he shall resign the
| commission he holds in the regiment. in
view Of its participation in the mas
| sacres.
Victorious Strikers Resume Work.
/ ODESSA, May 6.-AI1 the bakers and
other employees of the Russian Steam
! Navigation and Trading Company, who
have been on strike for several days
have returned TO work.
The strikers won a complete victory
Ali their demands were granted by the
| company.
The Washington times., 1905-05-06
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Cloudy, showery weather prevails in
the western portion of the lake region,
the middle Mississippi, and lower Ohio
valleys.
The temperature changes have been
generally unimDortant.
Rain is indica ted for tonight and Sun
day in the lake region and the middle
atlantic States, and rain Sunday in the
south Atlantic and east gulf States,
II will be somewhat cooler in the lower
Ohio valley.
TEMPERATURE.
y a. m b3
Y noon. .,'.s-s.s....st...6 81
! p nl-.-..-t.......''.....s ...-.1l
THE Sun.
sun sets today. ...,.,,,,,............6.5 6.57
Sun rises tomorrow. W...-................4:5I 4:5I
TIDE TABLE.
Low tide today. y.....................S:52 DIN.
High tide today -S:Si p fn
Low tide tomorrow 80 a. m. 4:33 p. m.
High tide tomorrow .9:45 a. m. 10:14 pm.
The Washington times., 1905-05-06
TEMPERATURE,
THE Sun.
TIDE TABLE

sun sets today4r.t..,,,',,,,, g. 81
Sun rises tomorrow oW....................4: :57
The Washington times., 1905-05-06

Cloudy tonight and
tomorrow, with
occasional rain.
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1Continued on Second Pasel
The Washington times., 1905-05-06

Despite the efforts of the sheriff and
police there was some disorder. and
several men were badly injured. Three
coal wagons, after making a delivery at
Ohio and Kingsbury streets. We're att
tackled by crowd which pursued them
half a mile, raining stones. bricks and
bottles on the police officers and the
drivers. The mob was composed almost
entirely of young men and women. the
latter taking an active part in the riot
ms; and urging the men &c further yio-
ieuce.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-23
HE NEEDED A POLICY ANYHOW.

"Uncle joe" Cannon, speaker of the
House of Representatives, was enter
tanning at luncheon a certain austere
Quaker friend, and was regaling the
latter with the story of the collapse
of a life insurance enterprise in
which he had lost money, says Sue
cess. "Uncle Joe" interlarded his re-
marks with burning phrases torrid
expressions and lurid words that
caused a great uneasiness on the
part of his stra t-laced guest. He
was filing his lungs prior to another
explosion, when the Quaker exclaim-
ed:
Joseph. will thee take some ad-
vice from me?"
"Why. certainly" answered Uncle
joe
We'll, then, thee had better ice
thy language or take out posthum-
Gus fire insurance policy"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-23

Mr. Crawcour drew back the door
and rushed out. His feet caught in
the rope, and he pitched forward. head
first, into the outstretched bag of SCOT.
He made frantic efforts to regain his
legs, and when he did he was as black
as his hat Coughing, sneezing and
trembling with rage be tried to get the
SCOT out of his eyes, mouth. ears and
nose. During this interval Jack Slip
ped downstairs. He cut away the cord
and entered the drawing room, meet
ing his father in the middle of the
room. The latter had been roused by
the noise outside and was going to SET
what it was about.
did you send for me?" asked Jack.
"Yes, my boy. What's all that noise
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-23

heen sent into the garden to look for
lack. e"l9f" f;.ta tl1r hall and cried
Master John. master wants Won sir
"0il, do'> hr: Al right I'll 90 "a
70 Inn Hes IL the drawing -fae=s,
i>il't Mc:'
Yes, AID Old Sw3sh;ail's with him
ftl,il"a +! @5;s, With Il SIN.
II" Wen aW@..."l,. .,scN s5il 10 I,la
NY; i s@S. E".4e.r. ai1tn thp i II. -
a i:ttI" w are III; ort lotd. Sir =ia~
'"11> N"i.,'d something's hdIu,p:,s. =
al i''.ij'',i ..~j.s,. ll,! his wife ; at IT,,
600 .i>,> - iI-the h->te.'
Jack rrtr"at"d 10 TIC staircase az.
'.iti va. = #.,.;., i the ,Xp.ct.c
si'os-; through the i;;t...turs.
Ea'ly mock, 4 ii s.o drawing rncl..
cor, lhtn ol.vi'. ii it and delivered tht
sht tS>d&e .;.st - .'3.gl< f1@d told i!cr.
my wife. Dcar ;.4e. What can have
happen :"
~ ling seii"us, hope" said Mr..
Het.in9tor.
Il hope n1t. indeed. You VIII exc,ss.
NY tit1' o.0;ij le absence for brjet
space
~ AL means, Pray ask your wife
in
"Ihank You kindly" answered the
princiI.!
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-23

CHAPTERS NVl and NVII-Saack.
les We're put upon Jack as if he We're
convict. With Coliinson, an cider
student as leader, the pupils re-.
Delled against this treatment Of one
cf their number. They barred the
teachers out Of the schoolrocm and
declared they would not open it Nh
without the removal of the shackles
from Jack and full pardon for all the
rebels. which was declined. The
teachers placed a ladder to window
and by a midnight attack proposed to
enter the room Mr.. Mole got into
the room, when the window was bar
led, and the shackles removed from
Jack and put upon Mr.. Mole. Mole
was then tarred ard feathered and
taken out into the yard. Next day
the attack was renewed, the teachers
broke open the door, and heavy
clothes press fell upon Lord Morden.
fed, who was aiding the teachers
in the attack.
CHAPTERS XVIII and XIX-Jack
is expelled from school, and found on
reads de by Mr.. Bedington, who ac-
companied him to his home with the
Sefatehleys, where Mr.. Bedington dis
covers that Jack is his son and Lady
Mordenfeld his mother. Young Lord
Nordenfeld dies Of injuries received
by clothes press falling upon him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-23
GatStl, :"
Il =. - a ,'...,.'..7 sv... =, e.

oatS.d,E'
Il fl..'' =. a ':..'s'.,a sv. -"
"A S-.e / - = h.: : 4 $
,'r.c r.! ;3srn a-% r.. H!y ;:
o.. Il ,ae .ro..t de- lack"
5arE ram - 55- front toor. N,
craNsan I'D ok Ike diuuA.
sweep
"iieto. VI i'll W. Nhqt'S t,1o ma.
Ing of - af, 4 NJ B,d=n-fon
In Y,:ia ~. Er"- cor ;r;ed II <, L.
he could OILY ..Htt5r out Il m .atf.ja
of SCOT
Get out. Get out. III teach Gr"al,
en- vaGal5on,:> He YOU Il less II"
AS h spo..r he kicked the }n'er..5
PRINCIPAL II i'oDona Iluus. H. III,
levied hl' *. and he r;in toward IL
trout door 10 save himself furth + i: r..
oct HoH %" said lack. giving hiu
parting kick as he passed him
The scpul.!r L.. sad Mr. J. el'r.t
locking ;;lol.ud In. .Nh"t i.
wo,d.vr*'
Little Emily h&- sunk G ~ N
mat II Coz ",.a WAS t;,i:s g IL Va
to Stitle her i. - T.
''N LAT Il t..,,ny =. TIA y" disc,
MIR. Bcd;n2tan. shes always ...,..:t-
ing
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-06-23

request She had been invited
to spend q week at Willow Copse. and
her Parents had been OILY too glad 10
allow her to accept the invitation She
was delighted to meet her old friend
again and called him dear old Jack
as she gave him a kiss and asked after
her camphor bag.
u like Emmy" said Jack to Blocks,
the butler, with whom he was great
friends. she is such a jolly GIRL
II ever there was a regular t9nl}oy. it
las Emily. She would engage II - the
.musements and games of boys. a!d,
housh she was very delicate al1l {, -
nine in Ler manner, she had nc affe IA.
ion about her. In short, she was just
be sort of girl that boys like.
Emily happened to be in the house
when Mr.. Crawcour came. and, hear
ing of his arrival, she hurried out to
Jack to tell him tie news Jack was
setting some bird traps made of bricks
in the shruhEery.
ooh. Jack" she cried "such news!
Who 10 you think has come? Old
CrawcOur!
what does be want?"
"You," said Emily.
Eyes, or else old Scratchley won't
pay his bill. and he's come for the
money. Farcy the old duffer coming
here! Well, like his cheek"'
Didn't you Ike the SCHOOL,"
II didn't object to the school The
fellows behaved stCnningly to me. Col
linSOn was 4 cock, and all the sixth
were bricks when | was chained up.
Hunston was the only skunk. It's
Crawcour himself | don't care about"
"Wou.d YOU like to 90 Dack?"
Now I've got Il mcther and a father
and good home, perhaps he w5uldn't
h.::i.e Il set at me as he did l,CtoI2 It
he did could easily stor IL and fah
tell you my name would soeH he YAK
er. Where is old Fireworks-1 raw
cour, | mean
I'm the drawing room
II must give him Il turn before he
goes. He mustn't come h1re without
knowing that your humble servant is
within hail. I'll wake the old dufter
UP. Where's Il bit of cOrd:'
"rhere's some drying cord in the
back yard
Get that and look sharp. You Will
find me on the steps of the front door,
said Jack.
Away went Emily, who executed her
mission without delay and joined Jack
with about fifteen feet of strong cord.
Gliding UP to the front door and
trcading noiselessly, Jack fastened the
cord about foot and Il half above the
drawing room door, tying it on one
side to the hall table, which he pushed
close to the wall, and at the other to
the hat and umbrella stand. The draw
ing room door opened inward, so that
he knew any one coming out in hur
ry must infallibly fall over it.
Just at that moment some sweeps
who had been upstairs to sweep the
bedroom chimneys came down with d
sack of SCOT. An idea struck Jack.
81 say, you Mayflowers, he exclaimed.
"the governor says that as sweeping
chimneys is dry work you're to so
downstairs and have some beer. and as
it won't improve the passages to carry
that stuff about everywhere, lay 1t
down OH the oilcloth just here"
At the prospect of speedy beer the
men did not hesitate. They set the
sack down and went away. No soon
er had they gone than Jack took out
his pocketknife and slit up the side of
the sack, turning the two sides over
and making what he called "a lovely
bed of sOOt."
At that moment Blocks. who had