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Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24

From the house CT Stacey Cassidy,
near Fries Mill. thieves secured con.
siderable pluDder. -.
Two women, Mrs. Hewitt and Mrs.
Stump, have q successful mushroom
farm" in q cellar in Vineland
Farmers in Burlington county have
found quail and other game either
frozen or starved to death during the
winter.
An unexpected hitch has been en-
courtered in the proposed consnlida-
ton of Mount Holly's two lodges OF
Odd Fellows.
st. Stephens z. L Memorial
chapel, Of Riverside, has been incor.
porated. Rev. James Il. Fielding IS
in cilargs of the chapel.
Many glass blowers, thrown out OF
emploYment by the shutdown OF
Clayton and BridRctou, have secured
positions in Melville.
The Gloucester County Retail
Merchants Association expects 10
keep tab on those who ruu up large
store bills and then change their resi-.
dences.
Benaish P. Wills. Of Mount Holy,
has been selected secretary and treas.
urer Of the Burlington County Agri.
cultural Society, to succeed the late
Henry l. Budd.
The Columbian Dramatic Associa p
tinn, Wednesday night, rendered "a
Romance of the South" in ST. Msry's
Hall, Bordentown, for the benefit Of
st. Marv's CT urcf.
The Woodbury. council on Tuesday
night appointed q committee TO inves.
tiRate the matter of electric poles
erected without legal authority, and
report will he made to the next meet.
ing.
The Young Mems Educational So.
ciety. Of Vinelsnd, has elected Raw.
innnd Walls, president; Claude Van
Hook, vice president; Alton Fort, sec
rotary, and Ralph Bates, treasurer.
The members of Trinity NJ E.
church, Bordentown, have asked for
the return of Rev. Henry Betting, and
the First NJ. E. church the return IF
Rev. Charles G. Knight, as pastors,
for another year.
While hanging clothes in the back
yard of her home. at Sixth street and
KaiRhn avenue, Camder, "Wednesday,
Mrs. Joseph G. Binson, ~colored,
dropped dead. Coroner Lippincntt
gave q certificate Of death from hear [
disease.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
Scarcity of Childish Children.

Many people are beginning to regret
he fact that a really childish child is
becoming somewhat of a rarity. There
always have been. and no doubt will
continue to be, those children OF abnor-
nal mental development known as
prodigies. But they have been before
The public in astonishing numbers dur
ms the past ~twelvemonth, particularly
IS musicians, and perhaps by very rea-
son of being overdone,, The craze OF
prodigies will die a natural DEATH
MODERN Society.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
A Whole Kit.

That man you brought in" said the
desk sergeant. "carno De the principal
in the crime. II ny opinion he is mere
y o tool"
Il guess you're right. s~crge2at.' seiG
rho tctectiye. Did you notice that the
fellow is hatchet-tsced.' saw-tcotheo,
gimlet-eyed, aCd heElmer-he2ded?'-
Judge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
ATTACKED
BY BIG CAT.
MISS Kate AOehn Tried TO Sepa.
rate Two Which Were
Fighting.

Miss Kate Hoehn. of Main street. is
nursing q very sore left hand and wrist
the result OF a cat bite. Yesterday after
noon about 100 o. clock Miss Hoehn was
very much annoyed by two big cats,
which were fighting in the yard. She
went out with a broom and in attempt.
Ing to scatter the cats, one of them jumped
ut her.
The animal buried its teeth deep in
Miss Hoehn's left whist and before sb,
could shake it off the cat had badly
scratched the fleshy part of the hand
Miss Hoehn went at once to the drug
store of j. f. Bedell, across the street
where DR.. Bedell carefully washed th,
hand and dressed the wound. Later DR.
washington wa called.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
Japanese Idea of Bravery.

There is a time when death is much
easier for q maD than to fulfill his duty,
and if he dies inst for the sake of death
he cannot execute the duty that is as
signed them. True bravery is not in
hrowing away ones life. or counting
death. but in doing ones duty at the nae
ard OF ones lite. You must not forget
th2t.-"A Daughter OF Japan by Marui
GeuSGi.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
NEWS ITE M S.


Miss, Davidson speut Wednesday with
her cousins, Mr. aud Mrs. A. L. William
sou.
Mrs. Scott b. Rathbun is visiting rels
tlves in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. W. Jones and Miss
Jones spent Wednesday with friends in
town.
Mis- Katherine Iiathbun entertained
Miss Anna Dixon Wednesday night.
Mrs. W. II. Demarest is visiting Mrs.
Johu Gage, of Brooklyn, this week.
Mr.. A. Z. williamson, of Rah way ave
ne, entertained bis brother and MIR. Kip,
of Passaic, over Washingtob's birthday.
william voorhees, and Miss Sadie Voor-
bees spent Wednesday at Spring Lake.
Mrs. Oscar Miller will entertain the
card club on FRIDAY afternoon.
Mrs. u. L. AcNulty is reported better.
Ellis Edgar is suffering with a severe
cold.
Mrs. John Pfeifier, of MauIer, spert
Thursday with her mother, Mrs. Seth
Loo kwood.
Assemblymau j.. Ii. Thayer Martin, IS
i'll.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wiss, Of Newark.
were the guests Of MIR. and Mrs. {. j.
Campbell, over Wednesday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
NEW SWITCH BOARD.

A new switch board Is being installed
in the local TELEPHONE central office. 1t
will have Il hundred drops. The old
board hal only sixty drops. OF late,
business has increased to such al extent,
under the careful, watchful management
Of J. F. Bedell that the telephone COM
pany found it would be necessary TO put
in O new board.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
SOUTH AM BOY
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED.
Miss Bertha Kaufman Shared Hon
0rs With the immortal Georqe.

Miss Bertha Kaufman celebrated her
sixteenth birthday with a number of
friends in this borough and from Perth
Amboy, Washington's birthday a tine
supper was served to the guests and the
time was spent with music, dancing and
game. All had a delightful time. Miss
Kaufman received a number of handson G
prt sents an ong them a gold locket and
chain and signet ring.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
A HEAVY FALL.
Parisen Confined to His Home
as a Result.

A. C. Parisen, druggist, is confined to
his home on the Heights with a bad cash
in his head received by falling on some
Ice in Augusta street Wednesday, night.
People who were going home from the
show In K of p. Hall saw him fall and
four men went to his assistance. He was
carried to the home of his sister, Mrs.
Green and later removed to his own hone.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
Trnn 70 Her Sci.

F'red-How did she come to accept you
the second time yCu proposed?
Jce--why. you see, her refusal the
first tins | proposed made me feel aw-
fully cheap, and, v0marlike. she
couldn't resist the opportunity to secure
a bargain.-Chicaeo News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
PUBLIC Sc, VICE TIME TABLE
Ehective Jan. y, W..

Effective Jan. -, 1860.
Cars leave Railway junction for Railway Re
furmatory ~ cry 80 minutes from 5.i0a a. N. untti
II. ~ n
Cars leave Railway Junction for Woodbridge
Greet every hour from $40 a. d. until ii.lOp. M
connecting with New Brunswick cars Il after
the hour. p.1o p. IL. car from Railway Junction
Brunswick
cars leaving New Brunswick at 40 a. m. and
every hour until $40 p IA. connect with car for
Spwareu. Woodbridge, Railway and Westheld.
Iars leaving Perth Amboy ferr, at III a u
and every hour until 955 p. m then 10 r p M
and fI.49 u. M com ct for SewareD Wood
bridge. Halfway and Westheld.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
WON THE BULL.

James Bloodgood, of the Heights, won
the bull and shot gun at the shooting
match at the Rooster Inn near Brown
town, Washlogton's birthday. This
makes the second bull that B~loodgood
has won this winter at the same place.
Bloodgood broke IS birds out of 80 being
a number of crack shots.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
In Doubt

You enjoy u classical composition
more after you have heard It q few
times"
Il don't knox" answered Nj. Cum
TON, whether l eujcy it or whether I
get used 10 It and don't ro'.cc it SO
nucb."-WasbiUgtCn star,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
Woodbridge
SCHOOL BOARD.

The Beard of Eiucarion met TGes-
dav night. The amounts were an
pointed for the budget of %appropria-
tions for the coming year. The annual
school meeting will he held in Masonic
Hall, March 81.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
LOCAL BOARD MET.

y meeting of the local board of Staten
Island was held Tuesday at the office OF
President George Cromwell, in ST. George.
In the absence of the latter, who is In
Washington in connection with the ferry
Terminal condemnation proceedings,
Public Works Commissioner Tribus. pre-
sided.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
NEWS iTE M s.

No free lecture in X. of =. Hall to
night.
Plenty Of ice in the sound yesterday
afternoon.
Edward LaPoint, of Main street, is on
the sick list.
Joseph Berger, of New York, has opened
a tailor shop at 30 Main street.
". c. T. U. met at their Hall III Cen
tire street, Monday afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
Absolutely Truthful.

Bacon-He a y he doesn't owe for 2
thing he wears between the crown of his
head and the sole5 OF his two feet.
Egbert-Why, he owes for the wig he
wears. and also for the shoesi
well. those things are outside OF
the territory covered by his statement"
-Yonksrs Statesman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
Largest Tin Users.

The United States is the largest con-
sumner OF. tin in the world, but derives
its supplies from the Straits Settlo =
ments. from Banka and other eastern
sources. Only Il few hundred pounds
OF tin are mined in this country,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
Honesty.

ITO lie honest as this world goes" said
Shakespeare. q good many years ago, "is
to be one man picked out of 10, 1000" Now
when a prominent public man talks OF
the costly experiment of being honest
it seems that things have not altered in
that respect since Shakespeare's day.
Baltimore American.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
An Eve 10 Business.

Head oftto Firm was just going TO
discharge that bookkeeper when he mar
rie6 a rich widow.
Friend-Well. it's all the easier now.
Heavens I wouldn't 90 it for any
thing now. We need her money in tie
brs'1fse. '--Grookjyn Life.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
Scattered Fruit.

The wreck of a ship from Spain
strewed the coast OF England for six
miles near the mouth of the Mersey a
few weeks ago with oranges, citrons.
grapes and barrels of port. Most of tie
people of a neighboring village were
intoxicated for several days.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
FLAG FAIR CLOSES.

church in X. of z. Hall, will close after
running for three successful nights. The
Ladies' Aid Society are 10 charge of the
work and they expect to clear a neat sum.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
Cured Fronts.

"Dld it ever occur to you. queriedthe
originator Of fool renarks. that the
maic7ityOf politicians are fat men?"
1T naver did" reioiEed the rspid-hre
thinker. but, nov that you have men
toned il, | begin TO understand why SO
'sW 81 them ar( s.7aight-forward.r-
Chicago News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
First Cultivated Rose.

It is said that the first cultivated
rose was planted in Belgium in the
year 1922. The darask rose was taken
10 England from France in 1878, the
moss rose about 1924 and the China
rose so years later.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
JEWELRY STORE.

Broadway to two young men from Perth
Amhoy for the iew6ry business. The
parties have possession and are getting
the store ready.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
N AT DOTY'S.

Many people attended the dance and
rec option given in Doty's Hall, Eltlng-
vile. Tuesday night by Father Drumgoolc
Council, c. B. L. 1t was a great affair
and all had a good time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
And Succeeded.

"What D Pathfinder Jones is; and he
used to have such q .%cOntentec DISPOSE
tlon before he was married"
Yes? l heard his wife say she a
married him to reform hin. '-Houstor
Post.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
MOVE TO HOSPITAL.

1t has been decided to remove Nh.
Client, who was struck by Il train, to u
hospital Her sister Mrs. S. %Isleton, who
lived with her will be removed to the
Tompkins Home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
Economy of Marriaes

Old Rocksey--If I let you marry M
daughter I'd have to support both q
you.
Jack Harduppe-i don't see how that
would make any difference TO you, sir.
Tour daughter has often told me thar
two can live for the same as one.-Towr
Topics.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
c.. {. CONVENTION.

The February convention of the Staten
Island Christian Endeavor Union was
held last night in the Brighton Heights
Reformed church. The Rev. DR.. Clark,
head of the Christian Endeavor move
mept, presided
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
A BIG SUCCESS.

To say that the fourth annual masque-
held Tuesday nikht in Amicitia Hall,
Pleasant Plains was a great success in a
mild way of putting it. The ball was an
invitation one and no prizes were award
cd. All had a fine time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
Rented Babies.

Women beggars in London, who think
that they can excite more pity, and so
get more money, if they have a baby with
them, can rent a baby for II cents a day
OF several pieces in the city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
Daughter Asks Higgins For Pardon

Daughter Asks Higgins For Pardon.
ALBANY. n. Y. Feb. 24.-There was
much pathetic interest in an appeal for
Higgins by Miss Dorothy Boden of
Cooperstown, a sophomore in Cornell
university, in behalf of her father, Fen.
more Clayton, who was sentenced to
Auburn prison for life in 1885 for the
murder of his three-year-old daughter.
The crime was committed while Clay
ton was suffering from an attack Of
delirium, resulting from excessive
drinking.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
a BAD FALL.

Richard Simmonson, of Pleasant Plains.
while walking down William street in
Tottenville yesterday slipped on the ice
and broke one of his legs. He was car
ried into the house of Clarence Jacobie.
DR.. Washington was summoned. Later
he was taken home,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
a BIG SURPRISE.

The independent Four have sent out
printed invitsrions for q great surprise
party. 1t is said that ninety-six invita-
lions have been issued.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
A WHIST SOCIAL.

The Aquehonga Athletic Club of Tot
t~enville, will hold a whist social March
II, 10 the clubhouse on Garretson place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24

me ssIa of the season is ii full swing
i Greenbaum's, Join the crowds and
1artakc Of some of the great bargains
n sale. 1858 2-4 II
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
THEATRE PARTY.

The Ladies' of the Leiderkranz Singing
Society are anticipating a trip to New
York Saturday afternoon and will enjoy
seeing the play Fatinitza.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24

GresnEsnH's Ssia is nn--you'll DC more
han repaid for your trouble 10 paying
his store I visit 9953 2-l II
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24

f~rtrbaum's $ Is,yot white goods is the
town. 9953 "a If
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
lrA Gond.

Or. Goods-C ot O.. sh everything
AZ reduced prices at Gieenbaum's Mid
winter Sale 1858 - If
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24

No sae IKE G esnoaum's it is the
trade event of the season. 9903 "a tt
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24

new JERSEY CENTRAL
Corrected to November 81, 1904
TRAINS LEAVE PERTH AABCV

FOR New York, Newark and Elizabeth at 6.S3
~, -, T.5s, 9.j, Ills, u. M, 1900 10, a.22,
go, 800, Go, T.45, SOB, (9.4I Saturday only. 9.Jj
. N. Sundays, $50, s.37, q. M. SEQ, 9.45 ?. II.
For Philadelphia and Trenton via Bound Brook
~, Ills, 1884 IA. NJ, lie, 500 =. H., Sundays
S.a1. a. m. 80 p. m.
Tor Long Branch: ocean Grove, etc, 5.o7,
g.N a. M, Ia, eos sat. ouiy) 7.19 p. m.
1888 sunday 5 excepted (SundAys except Ocean
Grovel 9.55 a. IT., 4.5f, 9.13 r. 1T.
Tor Freehold, 5.V7, Ga, $50 a. ~, l222, 221,
SIS p IN.
Additional trains for Red Bank a.27, SIS, G.SS
=. H.. For South Amboy 6.A. I'll, go p. nj.
$50, 4.49 ?. Ii. 5.15, 5.52. 929.
TRAINS Foe PERTH AMBOY
Leave Npa York. 400, $50, els. $50, SIS, 100,
l'.:0 a.. lu.. ti2y Saturdays only i.30, eco, ga
4.IA. 4aa. $40. 5.3S. $50, $50 lf.50 p. III. Sun,
DAYS g.uJ d. ~, 4.GJ. $50 D. Ia.
Leaves Elizabeth 4.05, 6,22,S.49. f0.ou,lf.&, a. NJ.
t.i3. I.4e, 2.07. 3.49. 4.29. 40, 8 81. 6.4S. 6.5a, SIS
i!.5. D. IN. Sundays 9.25, a. IN 4.c2, s.87, p. m
Leaves Newark Gle, SIS, 9.42, 1I.92 a. m, l.2L
3.35. 4.4O. $40, 6.1S, s45, ll.50 ?. m. Sundays,
9.05 a. m. 355. s.io p. II.
Through tickets to all points at lowest rates
may be had on application in advance at the
ticket agent at the station.
W. u. BgsLuR, vice-pres. y General Manager
Z. N. BURT, General Passenger Agent
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
IT. A-As-SsS.

True greatness, frs; OF all. is a thing
If the heart. L is sll alive With roblst
Ind generou5 synip2thies. 1t is rel,ber
behind its age rgT TOO far before It.
t is up With rs age and, ahead If Il
)nly just so Tar as 10 be able 10 lead
is march. 1t cannot slrmber, Tor ac-
ivity is a necessity OF its existence.
1t is 30 reservoir, but a f~orntair.-
Roswell n Hjtchcne,.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24

If 10 0un where to get good shoes at
at sale prices try Greenbaum'sN Perth
Ainbov. 1858 '2-4 Il
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24
lEHIGH VALLEY R. R
Time Table In effect Zee. (, 1905.
Stations in New York foot Of Cortlandt, Des
brossee and West 2Srd streets, Penna.
L. Z. Ferries.

brossee and West 25rd streets, Penna.
Il. Z. Ferries.
TRAINS LEAVE STATE STREET STATION
FOR NEW YORK
clio, T.35 a. N. ard rs p. VI. t.5o .. n. daily
connects ali way train for Bourd Brook, Mauch
Chunk, Weatheriy, IIazeiton, Pottsvilie and in
termediate points.
FOR SOUTH P~LAINFTELD
Clio, 7.35 a. IN, 1.50, 4.2s y. III. Sundays $40
a. IN. 1.50, els p. n.
FOR OTHER POINTS
7.35 a. m. daily except Sunday connect with
express train for Easton. Bethlehem Allentown.
Pottsville, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, st. Louis,
Chicago. parior car Bethlehem 20 Buffalo con
meets with local train at South Piaindeld for all
Points east of Mauch Chunk.
SO a. in. Sundays only, Express train for Buff
falo, Niagara Fails, st. Louis and Chicago Stops
at Pennington Junction.
4.2S p. m. daily except Sunday express for
Wilkes Barre, Scranton, Hazelton, and principal
intermediate stations.
G15 p. In. Sundays only through train for Buff
falo, Niagara Falls, Suspension Bridge, st. Louis
and Chicago. connects for New York.
TRAINS LEAVE SOUTH PLAINFIELD
FOR PERTH AMBOY.
| s.3 q. n. 3.45. 500, T45 p. M. Sundays, 1926,
a. M. 500, 7.45 p. M. Trains arrive Perth Am
boy, 9.G5 a. m. 4.0J. 5..J, sic y. III, Sundays 1857
a. IN, 5.25, STOP. Il.
Tickets sold 10 all western points.
For further Information apply 70 ticket agents
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24

Classified ads. on page 3,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-02-24

Cusy Order department Opens 81 I u cto9cA
at ", D N Saturday Ct % p N
Il HsT1cn T. \
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-06-07
CHAPTER XXI.

%T&HE next morning after school
III Jack did not make his appear
lei ance in the playground for
some time. He had the county
paper before him and was writing let
tiers, not in his own hand, but in one
which he took some pains to disguise.
The first letter was apparently written
by lady in an elegant running Italian
hand and contained the following:
To Mr.. Burroughs. Undertaken. Lille
Bridge:
Sir-Will you oblige me by coming up
tomorrow about 3 % clock to Pomona
House to measure my unfortunate hus-
band for a coffin, as, 1 regret to say, he
has died suddenly? Yours,
MARY AMELIA CRAWCOUR.
The second letter was in a mans
handwriting and ran thus:
To the Editor of the Hertfordshire Mer-
curry:
Sir-If this comes in time. please insert
the following advertisement. for which /
nclose stamps in your next edition:
"A gentleman residing at Pomona
House, Lille Bridge, feels that he has
hitherto been wanting in that divine at
tribute of charity which should distin-
guish all mankind and wishes to make
amends for his deficiency. Therefore this
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-06-07

%W& HE mask had fallen from thu
XII ruffian's face, and the prin
l cipal of Pomona House ex
pected to see truculent fea
lures disclosed to his view. He started
back in establishment.
Whom have we hereY' he cried il
blank amazement.
Jacks face, smiling in spite of ad
versity, looked beamingly up at him.
ITS only l, sirw he exclaimed.
'Harkaway Bedtngton! Harkaway
under the guise of highwayman, has
dared to stop and rob his respected pre-
ceptor."
"Do you know the theft" asked one
Of the strangers. They were CONNER
cial travellers.
Don't you call me thief or I'll'-
began Jack, rising to his feet.
"What will you do, my young whip,
per snapper?" interrupted the CONNER,
cial traveller.
"Why, I'd eat you if you wasn't Sc
big and unwholesome looking" an
sWered Jack. LAS it is, consider your
self kicked"
you're a nice fellow, I don't think
and it's my opinion you'll come to a
bad end"
"This, sir" said Mr.. Crawcour, way
ing his hand impressively, sis my pu-
pill
"He doesn't do you much credit,
then"
Fright, sir. Your answer does credit
to your sagacity and perspicacity. If
these words are beyond your capacity,
their meaning will be found in john
sons Dictionary. The boy has been
playing a trick upon me, but l require
not your interference any further You
can go your ways"
"You might be civil, anyhow. Come,
Jim. Jump in and drive on. Any one
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-06-07

vould yu!nE it was tie LIST of April and
All tie fools had got let out for holl
day"
50 saying. the commercial got into
lis sig followed by his compahion, and
drove on.
Come along"' exclaimed Mr.. Craw-
cour. grasping Jack tightly by the col
lar of his jacket.
Hold hard a minute, sir" replied
Jack. You'll see those cheeky fellows
90 such a cropper directly"
AS he spoke the commercials horse
pitched over some concealed obstacle
n the road. and the inside passengers
as Jack called them, alghted on the
ledge top very much as Mr.. CrawcOur
1ad done Il little while before.
"What is the cause of that?" asked
he principal
III tell you presently, sir Get into
your trap and cut off. They'll be on to
US for damages if they know who we
are. Make haste. sir"
lack drew Mr.. Crawcour along and,
aking his knife out of his pocket, cut
rope he had stretched across the
road. This it was, that had caused both
horses to stumble.
Mr.. Crawcour was cunning enough to
zee what Jack meant, and, Selling the
reins of his own trap, they put it in
.he middle of the road, jumped in and
drove off.
Jack" said Mr.. Crawcour when he
deemed it prudent to slacken speed,
truly you show an ungovernable and
unruly spirit"
I'D have told those fellows to look
cut if they had not been so cocky, sir"
answered Jack.
at is not of them | speak,"
"NVhat then, sir?"
"This last outrage upon my person.
How l could have been so imposed
upon l cannot tell. l fear me that YOU
cannot stay at Pomona House. | have
scolded you, | have caned you, have
kept you at Coventry, have birched
you, l have reasoned with you, but
without any tangible result, and you
must leave my classical and CONNER
cial academy unless you alter"
"I'll try to reform, sir"
"Who was your companion in this evil
scheme"
Il would rather not say, SIR
"Let it not be bruited about the
school to my disadvantage, and l will
pass over your fault"
mot word shall be said, sir"
"And your companionT'
"He won't speak unless tell him to-"
"By the way, restore to me my val
uables," Mr.. Crawcour exclaimed.
thinking suddenly of his stolen proper
ty.
Certainly, sir. There is your grand
mothers watch and the signet ring and
the coin"
"The whatT'
"The money, sir"
81 wish you boys would cultivate ele-
CANT English" said Mr.. Crawcour in
tone of remonstrance. "Your epithets
are Objectionable, your nouns corrupt
and your adjectives in the worst posi-
BILE taste, but verify the rising genera
ton is perverse. | cane it, and it alters
not; l birch it, and, 10, there is no
change for the better"
Presently they reached Pomona
House. and Jack went round the back
way to the schoolroom. Harvey, who
had been his companion in the joke
played upon the principal had already
arrived.
Jack received a letter from Mr..
Bedington warning him that if his
misconduct continued he would be tax
en- away from the school and sent to
sea. AS matter C. course, Jack